Summer Pool Twilight Episode 4 Part 1 (Abridged)

In one of the most remote regions Underneath a temple, there is a gate. The world of Shangri La is a world of emptiness where nothing has anything unchangeable, a world with faith in karma. Here, all things in creation goes through the cycle of reincarnation and nothing is carried over to the next world. Everyone clings to proof that proves they are themselves, which is why all are imprisoned in the reincarnation cycle. In that world, only one person got out of the cycle.
Then the Buddha was born as the center of the world in a lotus blossom saying "I alone am the honored one." He alone reached enlightenment and escaped wheel of reincarnation. Logically, the world revolved around him within the caverns below the earth. He had clear wisdom, noble lineage, and a sturdy body, and all these traits were for helping him save others from reincarnation as well. His role was to reveal the truth of the world and guide all life, and everyone believed he was capable of anything. But as a World Representative, he knew that to clarify something, something of equal value must be relinquished.
Smoky God once had a friend named Asura. Asura raged against an atrocity committed to a girl and challenged the heavens and clung to war, and for that he was exiled. Savior Smoky God cannot save anyone who doesn't want to be saved, and his regrets remain in his heart even now.

Present
Nyarlathotep: Welcome, everybody! Join hands and dance crazy! Mix up fiction and reality, time for the big climax, baby!
Barong: Fire dance time, everybody!
Barong from Shangri La is part of the Yurakucho guild and is a dancer. Everyone's attention is drawn to his dance, and everyone claps when he winks at the audience.
Barong: There are two kinds of customers in this world: those who enjoy anything themselves and those who don't. Which one are you? Get on stage if you want!
Goemon: He's got fire and I got water! Kabuki show time, special show by the greatest thief in the world Ishikawa Goemon! Tonight only, special water tricks!
Merman: OMG my pic is becoming a hit tweet!
Mermaid: I'mma take a video for an even bigger hit tweet!
Tribal: YEAAAH! ...wait why is a thief doing water tricks
Wrestler: Nobody cares! Party!
Randos: YEAAAH!

Later
Goemon: Good show, everyone!
Leanan Sidhe: Yes, the lighting and choreography was perfect and the set up is awesome! A production of contrasts, everything put together for the built in message! Yes, a smoky Buddhist lyric from that man! He has something to say and someone to say it to, so I'll handle the production and get that message through!
Boogeyman: Great planning Leanan. Very brilliant, wooo~. But don't you think it's a bit much? I'd like to add some horror elements since it's night and all...
Leanan: No horror tonight! I know how great your taste is though, so next time we can do something together.
Boogeyman: Aww. Oh well, it's just a small suggestion, so no big deal. Back to backstage work.
Goemon: That DJ has been up there this whole time is he okay
Boogeyman: Nyarlathotep? I asked, but I didn't quite get it. He said he has substitutes so it's fine, but somehow I heard that 30 times over.
Goemon: Oh okay, whatever then. I gotta set the next stage up...
Gorozaemon: Haha, nice going everyone!

Goemon: AAHH! O-oh, it's the great youkai head! W-what an honor...
Gorozaemon: Oh don't sweat that stuff. Right now I'm just your guild kouhai. So novice tanuki, I mean Great Thief, great show!
Goemon: ! O-oh, thank you very... I mean, thanks!
Leanan Sidhe: Umm. If you're here, does that mean...?
Gorozaemon: Bingo! I came to introduce you all to my guest since I was here!
MC: Awesome show everybody! (clap)
Goemon: Ooh, MC you saw my show? Weren't those water tricks the best?
Boogeyman: Huh? Why are you here, MC? Oh, wait you being with Gorozaemon must mean you're the one the client was talking about.
Goemon: YOU ARE!? I wish I had a super rich patron too.
Leanan: Oh, you're MC? The guest tonight's sponsor invited, then. I'm Leanan Sidhe, a stage producer in Yurakucho.
MC: Hey there, Master Actor! / Boogeyman why are you here!? / Nice to meet you Leanan Sidhe
(A) Goemon: Thanks! Guess I'll see you in the box seats next?
(B) Boogeyman: Oh right I never told you. I'm a stagehand for the Entertainers. Making stages is fun... oh right, Shinjuku gave me permission to take a side job.
(C) Leanan: I sense inspiration coming from you! Let me produce something for you sometime!

Barong: Welcome, MC! Did you see my fire dance?
MC: Oh hey / Yeah it was great / I wanted to dance with you...!
Barong: We still have more coming tonight! Don't tell me that was enough for you already?
Goemon: Yeah, the party's just getting started! Come see my next show too, haha!
Barong: I'm making the best stage for just one special guest in this world. Look forward to it!
MC: Who? I'll come watch, but...oh my god is it me!? Kidding.
Barong: This world continues based on recognition from the majority, but pleasure's not like that. Only pleasure can be given to just one person because that's what people believe. That's what they think it is to begin with. It's also our Entertainers motto! Remember that, will you?
Gorozaemon: ...
Boogeyman: Is it okay for you to stick around here, Gorozaemon? Christine texted about the client coming over.
Gorozaemon: ...ha! I can see him coming from a mile away. But then again we can't have all the backstage people doing the greeting, so we should hang around somewhere. Later.

Later
Heracles: Oh you're back...oh, this? Break's over, so I changed out of my swimsuit... thank you, I've never taken my mind off work that much before here in Tokyo. And next time, let's... ahem, never mind. I'll tell you after work. S-so, the show's starting. Please enjoy it as much as you like.
Yamasachi: Awesome!
Gorozaemon: Livening things up is what we Entertainers do! Have fun!
Yamasachi: I never saw anythin' like this in Takamagahara before! The water's shiny too... wait, I see something!
MC: WHAT (knocked over)
Yamasachi: ...oh it was just a light reflection. God I jump at anythin' shiny now. Oh whoops, sorry MC! Here, take my hand.

Heracles: A-are you okay? I was worried when you suddenly jumped into the water...
Jormungandr: Aww, let me join too! I'm feeling lonely and saaaad.
Yamasachi: WAIT NO DON'T HUG ME SO SUDDEN--OOOF!
Heracles: W-wait, me as well!? S-stop!
MC: pain / w-why me too!? / I-I can feel all sorts of things...ohh
Gorozaemon: Wow, do you never learn? Mwehe! Well as long as you're having fun! ...hm?
Oz: MC! Everyone! I'm so glad I regrouped with you all again!
MC: Oz! Short time no see! Oh yeah how was your school stuff? How was the meet and greet?
Oz: Great! ...maybe. I at least saw everyone and greeted them. I always tried to not be afraid, but this time I tried thinking that it's normal to be afraid. Even my other self has things he's afraid of. Anyways, I have free time now, so can I join you guys in looking around?
MC: Sure! / Night pool parties are awesome! / (grab his hand)
(B) Oz: Uhhh...yay! I-is that good enough? Eheh...
(C) Oz: B-being touched all of a sudden still feels strange...but this feels good. Your hand is warm.

Gorozaemon: Haha! Okay, it's a private pool party now! Oh by the way Oz, how's your other self?
Oz: Well...I keep trying to call him, but he won't respond. I think he hears me at least...
Heracles: So it is my fault? Is there anything I can do...?
Oz: Ack! I-it's okay, Heracles. You might be the reason he's sunk to the bottom, but I feel like there's another reason for him staying there.
Gorozaemon: Haha, I see! Well this sounds fun so I'll help out again.
MC: I won't be expecting any real help then! / I'll help too!
Gorozaemon: Thanks! ...meh, I'm just a free floating, whimsical youkai. You better be careful or else I'll eat you up!
Oz: It's still thanks to you that I could do the social thing, so thank you.
Gorozaemon: ! HA! Well damn it's nice and weird to be thanked for being threatened... Okay enough out of character talks. Party paid by rich dude!
Jormungandr: Bwahaha! All you can eat! Let's get some!
MC: Hmm...didn't Ryouta say something about that...?

Later
Ryouta: Hi MC! Come to eat?
Gorozaemon: Oh hey it's you from earlier ago. Enjoying the food?
Ryouta: Of course, everything is great! Right now I'm going to Cafe Asterism's booth.
Gorozaemon: Oh, that's a lot of people. I'm gonna go somewhere else then and bring everyone else with me.
Heracles: I'll guide you then since I have the staff radio to handle this.
Gorozaemon: Nice. Okay, I'll call when the boss comes.
Heracles: I swear to welcome them with all I have. Also I reread my employee manual.

Ryouta: Oh, everyone left. I thought it'd be fun to eat together. But then again I get wanting food right away than food you have to wait in line for! I'll make sure to ask everyone to get together for food later! For now, Cafe Asterism!
Shinya: Welcome! Oh, MC.
MC: Shinya? Oh right, I knew I heard Cafe Asterism from somewhere...
Shinya: Welcome to our Yurakucho branch with special today-only dishes.
Ryouta: Oh my god they all look great! I'm gonna try everything!
Shinya: Understood. Sorry MC, I'd like to talk with you but I'm a little busy now. Taromaiti and Kalki are helping, but Kalki is apparently causing a scene somewhere. Taromaiti went to look for him. You know anything?
MC: The (Unapproved) Thot Police / N-nope! (innocent whistle)
(A) Shinya: ...what is that?
(BC) Shinya: Oh... well hopefully he's not caught up in some issue...

Shinya: Well anyways, sorry I can't do much with you until they...oh, welcome! All tables are taken, so...ah!
Perun and Volkh: !
Ryouta: Oh, there's some empty seats at my table if they're okay with sharing!
Shinya: ...thank you Ryouta. Would you mind sharing a table?
Perun: Normally I would have a reserved table but I shall be gracious, my equal. Take me to my seat! Volkh, join me!
Volkh: Yes milord!
Shinya: Okay. I'll bring a menu right aw--
Perun: No need. Bring me one of everything.
Shinya: ...e-everything on the menu? Understood. One moment please.

Ryouta: Oh my god you're gonna try out the whole menu!? Wow! Uhh...what's your name?
Perun: Peon. I, Perun, did not permit you to speak to me.
Ryouta: Oh you're Perun! Nice to meet you, I'm Ryouta!
MC: Bighead / Stop being a Karen / Oh my god Ryouta...
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(AB) Perun: HMM. Uppity little clown, aren't you? But I do not act self-important to him because he is a business employee. I act this way to EVERYONE! Get it right, AHAHAHA!
---
Ryouta: Perun's funny. And uh, you are...?
Volkh: ...my name is Volkh Vseslav.
Ryouta: Nice to meet you! This is--
MC: Nice to meet you stranger, I'm MC. / (quietly side eye him)
(AB) Volkh: Stranger? I shall also play the buffoon then and pretend this is our first meeting!
(C) Volkh: Oh, how cautious of you. That makes raiding you worth it, MC. Oh, you're wondering why I know your name? We are contemporaries of Smoky God.

Ryouta: Hey are you guys really gonna try out the whole menu? This place has good reviews so I'm looking forward to it! The recommendations are the summer veggie sandwich and the tropical fruit tart! All the ingredients are high quality! I think I heard they get it directly from some famous agricultural school...
Perun: So you know? Impressive!
Ryouta: W-what?
Perun: I acknowledge your recognition and taste for the best foods in Tokyo!
Volkh: Ryouta, Lord Perun is the student owner of the Setagaya Agricultural School you spoke of.
Ryouta: Oh my god you can have all the best ingredients you want!? Jelly...
Volkh: Milord I have no doubts to your farm talents but I still think going to eat at every place you supply to is a bit much and cannot have much more...
Perun: FOOL! I must check my goods everywhere because supremacy is constantly being polish--
Shinya: Hello, your order of literally everything.

Perun and Volkh: !! ...
Perun: Ryouta, what an interesting turn of fate! I graciously permit you to join in our meal! You may even take up to 70-80% of it all!
Volkh: Beg pardon milord, was the extravagance the plan?
Ryouta: Hooray, thanks!
MC: Me too, thanks! / Wow you can eat a lot Ryouta / Great food!
Perun: Like that, peons? Eat and praise my name!
MC: Ass. / You just couldn't eat it all. / Fatty. Fatass. One more hip. (rub his belly)
(C) Perun: Y-you shameless jester! You dare mock my perfect proportions!?

Perun: ...hmph. No one else could say that to my, Perun's, face. You are an interesting clown, MC!
Volkh: Yes, Milord was born a noble with no one to ever admonish him, leaving him alone. How sad...
Ryouta: Really? But his personality is so funny... On another note, this food is great! Oh look, Gorozaemon!
Gorozaemon: Yo MC, mind coming with me? The boss will be here soon.
Ryouta: Oh...I've got other recommendations, but I guess I'll see you later MC!

Later
Heracles: Oh you're back. The employer should be here soon.
Yamasachi: ...
Oz: ...
Jormungandr: Party!
MC: I see Jormungandr is having fun. What's with the other two?
Oz: O-oh. Heracles was bringing us food from the party but...
Yamasachi: As soon as we finished eating he brought us more dishes and we ended up eating too much...
Heracles: My manual told me to recommend new dishes to guests immediately. It was a trial bringing more food as soon as they were done.
MC: Uhhh...

Heracles: D-did I misunderstand something again!? I thought I noticed people making weird faces at me...
Yamasachi: No worries! You did bring me some good stuff!
Oz: Yes, I enjoyed all the things you brough. And Jormungandr looks like he can keep eating.
Jormungandr: MOAR
Gorozaemon: Haha, you guys are having fun. Oh wait he's here. You sure know how to make an entrance.
Smoky God: I'm back. What a touching reunion, MC.
Governor: The bishie sparkles, they blind me!
Yaksha: I wonder if he'll let me take a picture of him? I could sell it for tons!
Wrestler: Holy crap, I've never seen a guy bring dancers and elephants around with him before!
Smoky God: Thank you everyone. But right now I'm undercover, so let's leave it at that.
MC: You call this keeping a low profile!? / Rich dude swimsuit!
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(C) Smoky God: I changed into something for a more private party after making the rounds. Changing was worth it if it's drawing your attention so much.
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Smoky God: Okay, time for the big climax. Let's dance, MC.
End of Episode Half

Live A Hero Reminiscence of Ghostwoods Episode 2 (Abridged)

Wolf: Look at all these suckers! Time to make some money!
Some thug is rummaging through his stuff in an alley near the main street. He's got old ass veggies and stale fruit crammed in his bag.
Wolf: A little bit of cooking and bargain bin trash food can go for festival prices! Candy wrap these fruits, and no one will notice... Perfect! And now I got scrap soup and trash candied fruits! I think I'll set a combo for 1200 space coins! I only have to sell a few of those to break even. Bwahaha--oops, I gotta keep that customer service attitude. Then I can use this money and help Bro in the slammer and--
Fog wells up behind the wolf and starts filling the area.
Wolf: Wait what the hell is with the fog? I can't sell sh--
The fog starts approaching the wolf. Like it's alive! It's all very creepy and it feels like someone is in the haze.

Wolf: Was someone listening to me? Ugh, I gotta shut them up if ya know what I mean. (holds up vegetable knife)
The fog squirms. Someone the wolf recognizes is standing to their back to him.
Wolf: B-Bro!? But you're supposed to be in the slammer!
The wolf really wants to see him. The fog squirms some more like it's trying to swallow him up.
Wolf: Bro...w-wait, what!?
More shadows appear behind the wolf in the fog. Now there's his family who died from illness. His best friend he never saw again. That crush he never asked out.
Wolf: Impossible!
The fog changes color, and then...
Wolf: AAAAAHHH

Title card: Alert

The party is sharing festival food!
Sui: Wow, this edible flower gets sweeter every time I chew. These purple petals are kind of hot. Want to try some, MC?
MC: Sure, thanks. Try some of this one too.
Flamier: The storekeepers told me Wehrmalt's edible flower cuisine is both beautiful AND nutritious. They go great with meats and pasta. Gorou, would you like these snacks?
Gorou: Ooh, thanks! The seasonings are awesome! The fish and meat are great, and I can't stop drinking the booze.
Gentle sunlight shines on the dishes as the party talks over lunch.
Flamier: I've heard a lot of customs about the flower festival. Apparently it started by spreading flower petals to convey your thoughts and feelings.
Sui: Wow.
Flamier: Yes, the locals spread flowers to send all kinds of feelings, like love and friendship too. They associate sending flowers with feelings. Isn't that wonderful?
Sui: There's something similar on Earth, though I guess it being bigger here is because Wehrmalt having more flowers.
Gorou: Yeah! Like on Muirauqa, when you fish up a big whopper you send it to someone special! (drinks more booze)

Gorou: Whew! Having all this great food makes life awesome! I like this weird sauce I've never seen before.
Flamier: Wehrmalt seems to be a popular trading place with other planets, so that probably links to all the novel dishes. It's normally a quiet place, but the festival is important for business too.
Gorou: Oh, so they use their unique veggies and flowers for local specialties to export to other planets and get tourists. The festival's got some old customs that it can use to get other planets' interests.
Flamier: Yes. Lots of media outlets report on this festival actually.
MC: Oh my god, Gorou can have an intellectual conversation?
Gorou: Hell yeah I can! I read a lot and I like studying, you know? I can talk about even bigger brain topics! Hmm...I need more energy for that. Waiter! Bring me another barrel of booze!
Flamier: Tee hee, Gorou does better with some drinks in him.
Gorou: Good booze, good snacks, and good talks is the best thing ever! ...what were we talking about?
MC: Try not to drink too much, okay?

Sui: Oh yeah, I have heard a lot of news outlets talking about the flower festival. That must be why Crowne said it'd be a good chance to test out her research.
Flamier: Research? Crowne's a spaceship engineer, right?
Sui: Uh, for her day job yes. She's doing personal research with Hisaki and my master too.
Flamier: Oh my, she likes researching then? I love fireworks and aim to be the best I can be in teaching chemistry, so I know how it feels to do private research. What kind of research is it?
MC: Oh! Actually could you help us with it?
Flamier: ...hm? What's going on?
One explanation later.
Flamier: Oh of course! I'd be happy to help. I just have to wear that necklace for long enough?
MC: Yep. Thanks!
Gorou: Wow, that looks way prettier than I'd expect some trial product to be. First class design.
Sui: They did their best to make it. I wonder what Flamier's suit will look like? I'm interested as a fashion designer.
Flamier: How exciting! Let's go enjoy the festival in the meantime.
And so the party finished lunch and headed for the stall area.

Later
Gorou: Wow, I've never seen flower-made beer before.
Flamier: They also have herb and honey infused alcohol too.
Gorou: Ooh, lemme see... that looks good... and the bottle's cute too. Maybe it's too cool to send as a present for Isaribi...
Sui: It smells great though. Maybe I'll buy some for Master.
Flamier: They have non-alcoholic drinks too. Want to try some together?
Later again
Sui: ...this flower is beautiful. It'd look great with an all white dress.
Clerk: Yes, it's wonderful. This one only blooms high in the mountains. Oh, but the leaves are poisonous.
Sui: Wait, it's poisonous? I couldn't tell from its appearance...
Gorou: Every rose has its thorns as they say. When I was a greenhorn I got ripped off so bad...
Sui: ...what?
Flamier: Oh, this flower's an ingredient for headache medicine. This is my first time seeing it in person.
Gorou: Poison becoming medicine means it really is out of your league...
Sui: ...is he drunk?

Later
Gorou: Okay maybe I drank too much my head is starting to hurt...
MC: You okay? / Want a veggie smoothie?
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(A) Gorou: Yeah, it's just been forever since I cut loose like this. I'll be fine after sitting down a bit.
(B) Gorou: Those veggie juice things? Thanks, but I'll stick with water...
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The party sits down for a break.
Flamier: I'm a little tired from walking too. This place is so big I don't think I'll see it all in time.
Sui: They're apparently doing a circus and hero show by the stage too.
Flamier: I hear this year is a milestone year for Something, so it's bigger than usual.
Gorou: What's it a milestone for?
Flamier: I asked, but no one seems to remember...
MC: What? How?

Flamier: Well, I suppose it's less they don't remember and more they don't seem to care. Still seems strange though...oh?
The necklace is starting to glow blue!
MC: Oh! Maybe it's just about ready.
MC opens up their phone.
Phone: Compatible Path with reference point vision detected. Connect?
Sui: Looks like it's good. Flamier, are you okay to transform here?
Flamier: Yes, it's fine. Please do, MC.
MC: Right. Here we go! (click)
A blue light instead of the usual one wraps around Flamier. Once it goes away, Flamier is in a new outfit and Parallel Weapon.

Flamier: Oh my!
Sui: Wow, it looks like the tradition outfit that was on the ticket. It looks good on you.
Gorou: Wow, so that's what your research has turned up? You look like one of the locals now!
Flamier: Oh thank you! This research is fascinating! And this suit...hm? (stares at dress, then at the champagne gold shoes)
MC: ...Ms. Flamier? Is something wrong?
Flamier: Oh, no. I was thinking of how lovely it looks, but... the shoes seemed familiar. Don't worry about me.
Gorou: Well anyways, a tool to get new hero suits is an awesome invention. Can I look at that necklace?
Flamier: Would that be fine, MC?
MC: Sure. You interested, Gorou?
Gorou: Well I'm pretty good with my hands, so I was curious about how it was made. I'll borrow it for a bit. (accepts the necklace and looks at it in the light)

Flamier: So MC, what should I do n--
Fest Worker: Oh! Miss! The folk dance is starting soon!
Flamier: ...um, I...
The festival worker pulls Flamier towards the stage.
Fest Worker: Oh, excuse me I thought you were one of the dancers. Are you a tourist? The dance is open to everyone, so feel free to join in if you like. Your dress looks great! Come join us, the more the merrier!
Flamier: D-dance? ...okay. For one song then. MC, I'll be dancing for a moment. Please watch me.
Flamier and the worker leave.
Sui: Can Flamier dance...?
Gorou: W-wait, is this okay?
MC: If she's okay with it, then it's cool. Makes it easier to film too. How's the Views?

MC starts filming Flamier as she gets on stage. She is disoriented at first but soon tunes in with the music.
Flamier: Oh, how nostalgic. This reminds me of old times. It feels good to dance with nice music...Grandfather.
The dancers dance among the colorful petals. Flamier's new dress flutters in the wind as she joins in.
Gorou: Wow, her dance is amazing...
Sui: Yes, and she really seems to be enjoying it.
Flamier's dancing is attracting a lot of cheers. Once the music stops, Flamier curtseys and gets off the stage.
Flamier: That was fun! My apologies for leaving so suddenly.
Sui: You're great at dancing, Flamier.
Gorou: Yeah, did you hear the cheering? How was it, MC?
MC: Great! The View count data came out fine too.
MC checks the View count data on their phone and the records of the count change after Flamier got on stage.
MC: I THINK there was more than before. I dunno, Hisaki and Crowne can figure it out.
Flamier: I'm glad I could help. Thank you for the new suit. Would you mind cancelling the suit n--
???: WAAAAAHH

Sui: MC, something happened! Let's check it out, quick!
Gorou: There's an alley or something over there! Maybe it's a Monster! Transform us!
MC: R-right! Let's go guy!
Beep beep. Heroes transformed and ready to go!
Flamier: I'm going too. Let's hurry, MC!
The party goes over to find...
Wolf: AAHH! S-STAY BACK!
MC: Wait what
The transformed villain is flailing his weapon around wildly and breaking random stuff near him.
Gorou: Dammit, that's dangerous!
Sui: W-what's going on? Is he fighting with something?
Flamier: I understand your confusion, but we must make him settle down first before he causes any more damage.
Sui: R-right. MC, your orders!
MC: Here he comes! Ride on!
BATTLE START (more happens later) 

Wolf: B-Bro! You can't be here! A ghost! AAAAHHH! (continues flailing weapon around)
Flamier: Is everyone alright? There's too many people and things around to use any big attacks...
Sui: I-I'm okay! (dodges) Whoa! Calm down you! ...it's no good, he's not listening!
Gorou: Dammit, I don't really like hitting non-Monsters, but... oh well. Sui! Can you use your string to stop his weapon arm for even a second!?
Sui: Okay, I'll try! It's hard to aim because he keeps moving, but... there!
Sui binds the wolf's arm in a flash.
Gorou: You're open! Go take a nap! (pistol whips the back of the wolf's head with the backside of his drill Parallel Weapon)
Wolf: Ack! (flop)

Sui: W-whoa, you hit him with the backside of your weapon Gorou?
Flamier: And so smoothly too.
Gorou: Hehe, it's because of your assist, Sui! Anyways, fight's over I guess.
The frothing at the mouth villain's suit cancels out.
Flamier: He seems too confused to converse but... I wonder what happened?
Gorou: We'd have to ask him... he doesn't seem like waking up anytime soon though.
Sui: And it'd be a problem if he flipped out again when he wakes up. What do we do?
MC: Let's take him to the medic tent / Hand him over to other heroes! / Call the police?
Lilac: Is everyone okay!? Is there a criminal!?
A bunch of festival staff run over. A tall man shouts in surprise upon seeing the party.
Lilac: Are you guys the one who...Gorou? Why are you here?
Gorou: Oh, Lilac! Good, that can make things quick!
MC: You know him? / Nice to meet you Lilac! / H-he's hot...
(C) Lilac: O-oh, thank you. I'm not used to being told that but... you smell nice. Oh, I don't mean that in a weird way!
Gorou: Haha! MC, is that what you're into?
Lilac: Please don't tease, Gorou. You're bothering them too.
Gorou: It's fine, or I wouldn't have said as much. Oh yeah, MC. If you transfer over to Laborer's Site, we got tons of buff guys around! Kidding!
Lilac: Would you get off that and introduce us for real...?

Lilac: Hello everyone. My name is Lilac. I'm a hero in Laborer's Site, just like Gorou. I'm normally a florist, so I usually look like this...but I'm pleased to meet you.
Flamier: Oh, you're a hero. I am Flamier.
Sui: I'm Sui. We're heroes too, and this is Operator MC.
MC: Hello!
Lilac: Hello. So what happened here...? (looks at wolf)
Gorou: Oh right, if there's other heroes with you this works out. Take him somewhere quiet. He might need to be restrained just in case he goes crazy.
Lilac: Very well. Can you also explain the situation to me?
The other staff members take the wolf to a medical facility. The party quits out of their hero suits and explain things to Lilac.

Flamier: That man looked like he was swinging his Parallel Weapon at something invisible.
Sui: Gorou stopped him from hitting anyone else nearby by hitting him with his drill's back.
Lilac: ...oh. I think I understand the gist of things. Thank you all. It's dangerous to swing a Parallel Weapon in town no matter what is happening. It's a good thing you responded so quickly and prevented much in the way of damage.
Lilac looks around. There's not much damage to things besides the wolf's own stall and things have been cleaned up.
Lilac: I smell danger...what was that scent earlier? Things are fine here, so I will return to headquarters. But... why would he be yelling about ghosts?
Gorou: Dunno, but it's kinda creepy.
The party looks further past where the wolf was freaking out. Nothing seems to be there.
Lilac: ...I hope I was just imagining things.
The party leaves, not noticing the wriggling further down the alley.
End of Episode

Summer Pool Twilight Episode 3 Part 2 (Abridged)

In Olympus, a case of spiriting away once happened near Heracles. It happened to Hylas, some guy he found after a battle who decided to serve him and who Heracles fell in love with at first sight. Hylas would watch Heracles' back day and night without being asked and eased his loneliness. Heracles was kind of boring then, yet Hylas loved him and brightened his life and always stayed with him. When Heracles joined the Argonauts, Hylas came with him. Then somewhere along the way he went missing after he was spirited away on some island. He was taken by water nymphs to their world beneath the water, and Heracles tore through the island half mad looking for him. He never did, and he had to leave eventually. Afterwards, people spoke of rumors that Hylas married the nymphs and lived happily ever after. Nymphs are said to excel at singing and dancing to entertain people, so Heracles started thinking that he must be happy. Happier than being with a man who couldn't entertain anyone like him anyway.

Present
Heracles: Spiriting away!? The water IS dangerous!
Gorozaemon: ...
MC: Calm down Heracles. So Touji, details?
Touji: So I was walking around with Master Hougen when we saw someone in distress. They said they were waiting forever for their friend changing in the locker room to come out, but they never did. We got permission to go inside, but there was no one there. Their things were still there, so it's still possible someone called them out suddenly, but...
Gorozaemon: Hmm, I see. That's still not enough to go on though. Still, spiriting away reminds me of my younger days when...actually never mind.
Jormungandr: Does spiriting away happen a lot here?
Gorozaemon: Who can say! This surprising world is full of mysteries that stay that way. But anyways, I suppose we should look for that missing person?
Heracles: I'm about to radio about that. If any other staff member finds them, we'll know soon enough.
Gorozaemon: I see. So now we just need to go slow and steady...slow...and...steady...
Gorozaemon: MWAHA, THAT IS SUCH A PAIN IN THE ASS! You know what, how about I summon the chimimouryou of the deep dark night here!? A million eyes swarming around ought to find something! Mortals, behold the Night Parade of--
Hougen: STOOOOP!

Gorozaemon: Which asshole is getting in my way!? Congratulations on being the parade's main dish of t--oh hey it's the Kurama Tengu! You came to Tokyo too?
Hougen: ...you haven't changed a bit.
Gorozaemon: Haha, that takes me back to when I'd ride wanyuudo down the streets and you Onmyou Bureau types would chase us!
Hougen: Do you know how big an incident it was arresting you back then was? Are you trying to repeat all that?? It won't be five seconds before things go to hell if you call the Night Parade here.
MC: You two know each other?
Gorozaemon: Well we heard of each other back in Wa no Kuni. Call him an acquaintance from long long ago. So old man, you taking students again here? Still working hard I see.
Hougen: You're old too you know! But yes that's how it is, MC. Also, taking students is my life's work! Seeing my students grow makes life worth it...
Touji: Master do you actually need to touch my back side to see how I've grown?

Hougen: That's the whole point! Nice...hey wait! You two!
Heracles: Did you need something? I'm already in the middle of something but I'll help as much as I can...hm?
Yamasachi: Who's the old fart? You know him MC? ...augh!
Hougen: You two are buff! Wanna be my students?
Heracles: I don't understand your interest in my body, but unfortunately I cannot be your student.
Yamasachi: Why are you touching my thighs!? Is that normal for students!?
MC: Stooop! / Kaaarma! / Stop hogging them!
Hougen: OOF! The Buddhist art of Jinsokutsu! I have nothing left to teach you... (flop)
Hougen still looks happy as he falls down.

Yamasachi: W-what the hell is with this old man? And now it feels like there's another of him for som--
Jormungandr: STOOOP! You say you're Hougen?
Hougen: (gets up) Yes? Also, you have such talent!
Jormungandr: The way you eyed my manly man... you understand! I see how you try to evaluate them with your own true intentions from your stomach down!
Hougen: Oh my! Jormungandr!?
Jormungandr: SAME FETISH
Hougen: SAME FETISH
Jormungandr and Hougen: FRIENDSHIP!
The rest of the party is baffled.
MC: Me too! / We are all brothers from other mothers! / I am calling the police
(AB) Hougen: Oh you get the principle of the thing MC? You are a paragon of courage!
Jormungandr: Let us share in our love for heroes!
(C) Hougen: NO WAIT STOP! Let's just talk it out, no need to get the police involved. Take your hand off your phone, please?

Gorozaemon: Hahaha! Man, it's always hard to tell who's the law enforcer around here. So Kurama Tengu, any brilliant plans?
Hougen: ...hmm, well after stopping you the only option would be to split up and search everywhere. If anyone finds anything, be sure to call right away! Let's go!
Touji: Yes sir! Bye MC. I'm getting a bad feeling, so be careful.
Gorozaemon: Hmm...it might take all night if we search everywhere by hand.
Jormungandr: I don't think I'm suited for this delicate kind of work either. But maybe I am since I have no memories...
Yamasachi: We don't even know where to start looking. It's gonna be just as hard as what I'm already doing, searching the oceans for a fish hook...
Heracles: Would you all assist with the search? I realize this should be the staff's job though.
MC: I have to help! / Touji and Hougen weren't even pool staff and they asked / I want something nice after this is done!
(C) Heracles: Of course, I will do anything I can...oh, you were joking? Hmm.

Yamasachi: Too late to try talkin' me out of this! I wanna help my little brother!
Jormungandr: Haha! Watch how reliable I can be! You'll beg me to eat you soon!
Heracles: ...thank you. We should first search areas where security is light. I know the patrol paths.
Yamasachi: Nice! ...wait, you know all of them?
Heracles: I memorized the entire employee manual I was given. It took me two whole days, but I'm glad it will help.
MC: ...literally two whole days? Did you sleep?
Heracles: They made that manual just for employees, so I thought I should study it wholeheartedly...
Yamasachi: ...
Gorozaemon: Haha, you're funny! We have to really treat you once we clear this up!
Yamasachi: Bwahaha! Time to get searchin'! This should be easier than what my brother told me to do!
Heracles: Follow me.

Yamasachi: Huh, this place is way quieter than other parts of the pool. Barely anyone here...
Heracles: This pool is far from the main stage. It was meant for lower key enjoyment, but in a place with less traffic and security... wait, can you guys hear anything?
Yamasachi: N-no?
Heracles: No wait, I really do hear something! This way!
Later
Boy A: Help!
MC: I hear it! / We have to help! / (just run)
Wolf B: Hurry it up!
Yamasachi: Oh no! Kidnapping!
Gorozaemon: Wow, you've got great ears.
Heracles: If my body can help, then my days of suffering was worth it!
MC: We are here to help! / Stop, you! / (speed up)

Wolf B: Oh my god there's more!? Hurry up!
Boy A: I-I can't!
Yamasachi: Stop, kidnapper!
Wolf B: A-are you talking about ME!? You got the wrong guy! Shit we gotta get out of here!
Heracles: Wait, something's wrong! I sense something coming!
Mobs jump out of the water!
MC: Wait what I've never seen anything like them before!
Gorozaemon: Hey, something's wrong with these guys!
Heracles: They keep multiplying! Like they're propagating in the water in terms of oddly specific inferences!
Jormungandr: What!? ...uhh, I think I've seen them before?
MC: You have!?
Jormungandr: Uhh...oh! They don't take orders and they won't listen to you if they attack!
Party: ...
MC: ...why didn't you say so earlier!? (gets ready to fight)
Mobs: SCREEEE
MC: Oh no they got my feet and are pulling me in!
Heracles: (TRIGGERED) Unhand our gues--no, let go of MC! RAAAAH!
BATTLE START (more happens later)

Hylas (narrating): I'm Hylas, Heracles's attendant. He picked me up when I was younger, and then I started taking care of his day to day things. After being near him for so much I started getting an opinion about him.
Hylas (narrating): So yeah, Heracles is unbeatable. He crushes any sort of hate or jealousy thrown at him and keeps going, always serious and never hesitating, just like a real hero. Everyone in Olympus thinks so! Except for Heracles himself anyway. He Believes He Isn't. He's taken all sorts of fearsome monsters, cleared near impossible trials, and obtained treasures no one thought could be gotten, but still he says he just did as he was told with no choice in the matter. Maybe it's impossible, but there's no way he'd choose to accept being someone's slave right? A super awesome hero who doesn't and can't believe in himself. I might be the only one who's noticed, and I was confused about it at first. But as I watched him, I became sure...that he was so entertaining! And whenever he noticed, he'd just incline his head all confused.

Present
Heracles: RAAAAGH!
Heracles rampages through with his heroic vessel given by the heavens with the limiters taken off. He never made it in time for Hylas, but that won't happen again!
Yamasachi: Holy crap!
Jormungandr: That turns me on.
MC: Oh my god...
Heracles: MC!!!
Heracles reaches out to MC with all his strength. And then MC passes out.

Later
Heracles: MC! You woke up! Sorry, I had to do some emergency treatment for you. Good thing I remembered my training from the Argonauts.
MC: Wow you can do anything!
Heracles: No, I cannot do anything without a master, like a slave...
MC: (stares)
Heracles: ...MC?
MC: HAHAHA, oh my god could you be any more of a serious hardhead!? That's hilarious.
Heracles: ...no one's ever said that to me before...
MC: (thank him) / (smile) / (hug him)
(AB) Heracles: ...MC...
(C) Heracles: ! ...MC... (hugs back)

Later
Yamasachi: MC, Heracles! You two okay?
MC: Oh, were the rest of you okay? What happened with those monsters?
Gorozaemon: Well...
Yamasachi: Hey they disappeared like fog. What the hell are they?
Gorozaemon: They're weird is what they are, and I am an ayakashi so that should tell you something. They felt like fog when I hit them too.
Jormungandr: I wasn't paying attention to how it felt, but I'm glad my heroes are okay!
Heracles: MC is one thing, but never mind me. How are the other guests who were attacked?
Wolf B: We're okay!
Boy A: Waah, I was scared!
Heracles: They seem fine, thankfully. First aid staff should be here soon, so...hmm?
Wolf B: Thank you dude! Wow you're strong!
Boy A: Thanks mister!
Heracles: Protecting the guests is my duty as staff, so you don't need to thank me...
Wolf B: Please, lemme thank you anyway!
Boy A: Yeah! It was a good thing you were here!
Heracles: ... (looks confused at MC)
MC: You don't have to believe them, but I think so too. / (smile and say nothing)
Heracles: ...oh... If you're smiling for me, then that's good. You're welcome.

Touji: MC I HEARD YOU WERE PULLED INTO THE WATER ARE YOU OKAY!?
Hougen: You look fine. My stomach dropped when I got the call. I heard you were attacked by unknown water monsters, so is anything off with you? Master can do you a special favor of checking you over! The cosmic forces of yin and yang and the five eastern elements are the ancestor of medical care, and the laws of the world will allow me to diagnose anything wrong with--
MC: Calling the police! / (silently call 911)
Hougen: NO STOP IT WAS A JOKE! ...well maybe not entirely. I sense some strange qi around you. Not just from your body, but from the dragon vein leyline in the land causing some disturbance with the water.
MC: ...what?
Touji: Feng shui term. Master Hougen specializes in yin-yang, the five elements, and the eight trigrams... I believe Sensei has said Chiyoda in Yurakucho is Edo Castle's land of water based on the auspice of Senshoukaku.
Hougen: Yes, Senshoukaku means a place where the dragon vein leyline wells up. If disturbed, the water qi in the area will become abnormal.
MC: literally what

Hougen: What I mean is, if there truly is something off about the dragon vein leyline then the water qi will go out of control and swallow up the eart--!
Hougen: You know what, I should look after the people who were attacked and bring them to the first aid station.
Heracles: I shouldn't let a guest handle it. I can do it instead as...
Hougen: It's fine! You can just lead the way to the station and I'll follow you. Plus as a policeman I need to hear more about what happened.
Gorozaemon: Haha, you really have taken to being a police officer like white on rice, Kurama Tengu!
Hougen: Heh! Who would have thought the Great Youkai would admire me? Now don't do anything the police would need to see you for!
Gorozaemon: Time to go crazy, got it! ...kidding. Go on, I got the rest. Shoo!

Touji: MC, we'll handle things here. We'll look into those water monsters too. I'll call you if I find anything out...stay safe, okay?
Hougen: Come on, let's go you two! They're not gonna wait forever for us!
Wolf B: Bye!
Boy A: Thanks again!
Heracles: Yes, please enjoy the night pool to your heart's content!
MC: Heh, you're doing great at your job.
Heracles: ...your eyes remind me of someone else from a long time. I've been feeling something strange in my chest!
Gorozaemon: Hey remember that thing where we were gonna entertain you? Let's get back to that!
Heracles: We're still doing that? But I'm in the middle of work and...no, I'll accept your kindness. One moment please.

Later
Heracles: Sorry about the wait, I needed to go change.
MC: Oh my god that swimsuit!
Heracles: Thank you. It's somewhat embarrassing being told that head on. I've asked for time off so I could accompany you with no hesitations. Allow me to join you all as myself instead of a resort worker.
Gorozaemon: Mwehehe, a Heracles who is nothing at all! Awesome!
Jormungandr: Ooh, ooh! Is it finally time that you feel like getting in my bel--OOOF!
Yamasachi: Don't get careless and accept his offers, okay!? Or else you'll lose your one good outfit! Now let's go have fun!
Heracles: Wait what are you...whaaa!?
Yamasachi: We are here at a pool so you better believe it's time to get in there! Watch me do my best hosting!
MC: Hey wait, me too! (runs after)
Heracles: ...I am myself, for better or worse. Yet you would all call me interesting. So this is what fun is for me...? MC, will you give me some of your time? I'd like you to accompany me with my own fitting trials if so.
MC: Sure!
Heracles: Thank you. There's something I've been curious about actually...
Later
Heracles: Whooooa! I cannot believe Tokyo has a water slide that emulates going down a dangerous river!
Heracles: ...thank you for accompanying me. This intention is my own, and it has taught me what fun is. 

Elsewhere
Smoky God: He really called himself Jormungandr?
Christine: He did indeed.
Smoky God: Hmm. It's good for one of the 1001 nights to have a chance meeting like this. But is This Time something the Yurakucho guild has set up, Christine?
Christine: Us? The Entertainers? Interesting idea, but a mistaken one. Tonight, you are the center of the play. That is what we feel is the most interesting thing right now. Do you believe that?
Smoky God: That's good. I'm unfortunately unused to doubting others, so relax.
Christine: ...so what do we do about Jormungandr, our uninvited guest?
Smoky God: Heh, the stage is finally set. I'm ready for whatever happens. Still, nothing about me has changed...I have things I must do.
Christine: That's what actors are for. Okay I must return to the party. You should too as the guest of honor.
Smoky God: Yes, I can't keep them waiting...let's go to where MC is.
End of Episode

Summer Pool Twilight Episode 3 Part 1 (Abridged)

Smoky God: Hi. Welcome to this urban Shangri La and party I invested in.
MC: ...who? / Oh my god hot rich guy!
Smoky God: Oh right I never met yet you this time around. I'm from super celebrity from Shangri La here on a secret vacation, so call me Smoky God.
Gorozaemon: Haha, it's the celebrity's big debut! And now my job is finally done. So yeah he's the one who invited you here.
Smoky God: Have you been having fun MC?
MC: Yep! / Yeah but...why did you invite me?
(A) Smoky God: Throwing this party was worth it then. I missed your smile...

Smoky God: Oh, you want to know why I invited you to this party? Sorry, I forgot to mention that. So you've lost your memories to this point and this is gonna sound weird, but I used to know you in Shangri La. My old friend MC...I mean Asura, who parted ways with me to be the eternal walker of the Asura path.
Heracles: You're Asura, MC?
MC: No! I guess it's a reincarnation or whatever?
Smoky God: ...heh. I've always wanted to talk to you again when I started hearing rumors about you. So I put this party together hoping to rekindle our relationship.
MC: Wait the point of this entire night pool party was to see me?

Smoky God: Yes. You like it?
Yamasachi: (stares in poor)
Gorozaemon: Haha, I thought he was joking when I first heard that!
Yamasachi: ...is this what a celebrity is like? The shiny lights almost blinded me.
Jormungandr: I don't care about money unlike Hreiðmarr and his ilk...but wow you're a buff man.
Smoky God: (frown)
Jormungandr: Wanna get in my belly? It's really comfy in t--OOF
Smoky God: I'm fine with giving to charity but I'm going to pass.
Yamasachi: Oh my god he dropped him in one punch!
Jormungandr: Whoa that hurt! That was awesome!
Yamasachi: OH MY GOD HE'S STILL FINE! Why's he happy about being hit!?
Smoky God: So MC, would you spend some time with me?
MC: Okay / Yeah you invited me and all / Is it a date!?
(C) MC: Whoa, are you sure? You might move my unshakable heart if you say that. But okay. Are you ready to accept everything I have...?

Smoky God: Alright, let's make this party even more exciting. I've got all sorts of things prepared if I do say so myself... no wait it's still missing something. More dancers! More elephants!
Backup performers come in! Most of the party (except for Gorozaemon) is shocked at this!
Smoky God: It's been 1001 nights. Take my hand, join me for a dance. Hehe, is this your first time taking a step like this? It brings back old memories. Now I want to run off with you...
Christine: Hello Smoky God, I see you're enjoying your reunion. But you can't just run out of the stage and carry someone off. Are you trying to become a phantom?
Smoky God: Figure of speech. Did you need something?
Christine: I'm going around making my introductions. You're the investor of this party, so it would be missing something if you were gone.
Smoky God: I invested in it for personal reasons, but if people want me for something then I'll rise to the occasion. Noblesse oblige! Sorry MC, I have to go. But I'll be back soon and we can socialize some more then.

Christine: Well MC, excuse my late introduction but I am Christine. I'm a hostess for this party tonight. If you are displeased by anything, please let us Yurakucho Entertainers know.
MC: Hi, I'm the Summoners guildmaster / what? / ...
Christine: Yes, we are the Yurakucho Entertainers. No one will forget us after this summer! And they may be absent at times, but Sanmoto Gorozaemon is a new member and my stand-in.
Gorozaemon: That's me! So I'm gonna stick around with you.
Christine: Tee hee, I'm counting on you Gorozaemon. Bye, enjoy the party!
Gorozaemon: Well she's busy too I see. Whatever, let's enjoy things too!
MC: Yeah that's good and all, but you've been gone more than half the time!
Gorozaemon: Oof, hosting isn't really my thing when tricks to play present themselves.
Heracles: Allow me to do so then. My manager has ordered me to do so.
Gorozaemon: Problem solved! Right person for the right job as they say! Mwehe!
MC: Okay! / Serious as ever... / You're doing this because you're ordered to?
(B) Heracles: Everyone tells me that but I don't believe I am. I'm just used to being given work.
(C) Heracles: Oh, sorry. I've accidentally misled you about things.

Gorozaemon: ...you are like hardcore strait-laced and can stand to relax a little.
Heracles: But I was the one to pick a job that involved helping people enjoy themselves. I'm not waiting for something to be given to me, I wanted to change...so I decided I should host with everything I have.
Gorozaemon: HA! You being that intense will just tire out guests. The best kind of hosting at times like this is enjoying things together. Don't you think so, MC?
MC: Yeah Heracles, I don't want you to force yourself but if you're here, let's do something fun together!
Heracles: Oh. Okay. If that's what you want then I swear to give my all to it.
Gorozaemon: Haha, man you're gonna be a tough nut to crack. Well let's go check out the pool! Oh yeah what about you two?
Yamasachi and Jormungandr are fighting or something.
Gorozaemon: Ooh that looks funn--I mean whoops I guess I should go stop them! Go have fun Heracles. 

Later
Heracles: I shall now serve you! I may be new but I ask for your patience. Ahem. Would you like a welcoming drink!? Some food!? Famous sweets!? ...does something seem off? My employee manual told me to act like this. Would you like a massage!? I can go get an appointment at the private spa!
MC: Literal killing with kindness!
Heracles: Oh no, my hosting IS poor. The manager was making faces when they were training me. I apologize, perhaps you should ask a more experienced staff member for...
MC: No this is fine! I'd rather have fun with you.
Heracles: Oh...if that is your order, then... no wait, please allow this humble servant accompany you.
MC: Let's just walk for now.
Heracles: Understood. I shall lead the way, and I know all the establishments we have here!

Later
Fuxi: Oh how lovely they look, walking besides the pool. Don't you think so? You do, don't you?
Mephistopheles: I always admire your attention to detail, Invaders Master Fuxi. That said, are you planning to ever speak to them? This is now the fifth time you've run ahead of them. Are you concerned that your sister will think of you as an impudent insect or a suspicious sleazebag?
Fuxi: Heh...you understand nothing, Warmongers Mephistopheles. I am not just ANY big brother. I have watched over my free and uncontrolled sister for over a thousand years! I can foresee anything through the Eight Trigrams, but her irrational deeds always steal my attention away! No matter how she gets hurt, as long as she returns to me it does not matter!
Mephisto: Such caliber of big brotherliness and skill! But why do you keep worrying in secre--never mind.

Fuxi: ...so I know the Entertainers invited you, but why are you here with me?
Mephistopheles: Well I smelled the scent of an interesting idle game and--
Fuxi: Oh no! That staff member is passionate but oh so clumsy at attempting to do their job! The timing to speak up, the actual words, the drinks to offer, he is doing it all wrong! He could also offer to escort her to a seat... I can see the future and come up with so many ways to offer to escort her, so I cannot stand this! I would take my sister's hand, drink from the same glass, and after the date is over she would tell me "oh wow, you really are the best big bro--"
MC: ...uhh, did you need something? / (INSECT)
Fuxi: ...
Mephisto: Well hello! Enjoying the party?
Fuxi: ...oh! Ahem. Nice to meet you, sister...I mean, beautiful. What a coincidence meeting you in a place like this. I am Fuxi. How about a toast to tonight?
Mephisto: I have a non-alcoholic cocktail made in your image for you...oh excuse me, I am the butler Mephistopheles.
MC: I'm MC / Have we met...?
(C) Mephisto: Hehe, I suppose a part of myself is being a butler somewhere...perhaps you've met him?

Mephistopheles: Apologies to the staff for the drink they left, but I've prepared things for a toast.
Mephisto gracefully pulls out a chair and offers a drink.
Heracles: He's a pro!
Fuxi: To you and your beautiful eyes, MC...cheers!
MC: C-cheers / Cheers! / (SUS)
(B) Fuxi: Unbelievable, you accepted it so readily! Your brother is so hap--I mean tonight is going to be the best night ever. Are you hungry? Are your feet tired? Would you like dessert!?
(C) Fuxi: YES! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Mephistopheles: ...excuse me Master MC, but we are also old friends of Smoky God and that is why we know your name. Nothing suspicious at all. It is an honor to meet you. If anything displeases you or inconveniences you, feel free to order me as you see fit. I require no compensation...not until you are perfectly happy, hehe...
Heracles: No! ...oh excuse me, I have accepted the duty of hosting this person. I also have orders as one of the staff, so I shouldn't impose any more work upon other guests...
Mephisto: Oh my, did it look like I was offering refreshments?
Fuxi: I could see you struggling with the finer points of hosting. Would you like me to make a Youtube presentation on--oh pardon me, I wasn't trying to be sarcastic. I shouldn't be so rude to others. I just wish to devote myself, but it is difficult.
Heracles: ...
Fuxi: I don't act like this towards everyone of course. Just you, since you resemble my sister so.
MC: Literally who / can I call you big bro? / (brother!)
(BC) Fuxi: HHHHNNNGHH!!!

Fuxi: Oh whoops, I shouldn't be so clingy with a stranger. I had no intentions of causing you trouble, so we shall excuse ourselves here. I shall send you an invitation when a better time comes. Please look forward to it.
Mephistopheles: Allow me to thank you as well. Call me if the occasion arises.
Heracles: ...
MC: You okay?
Heracles: ...I am very inadequate. I'm sorry MC. Those other guests hosted you better than I did.
MC: Don't worry about it. Is it that hard to have fun? Is hosting that important?
Heracles: I've only ever done things were there was a correct answer, so I truly do not understand what it means to help someone enjoy things...

Heracles was once a hero of Olympus who cleared many difficult trials. Everyone would say he would choose the harder path without hesitation, but if you ask him he would say he only did what was given to him. Defeating lions and monsters or obtaining treasures was easy to understand. Being Queen Omphale's slave because an oracle said so was easy to understand. Offering himself was all he had to do.
But one day, Olympus was connected to Tokyo and Heracles learned of other worlds and other ways to live. There were people to push him forward, and there were people for him to push forward. He wanted to try living there, so that wish brought him to Tokyo.

Heracles: And that's how I got to Tokyo with a bit of rest and some distance to Olympus's trials. I thought I could find a new self for me here, the place everyone guided me to. It wasn't that simple...
Heracles: People tell me I can do what I want, do what I like. It was simpler undertaking trials and taking orders as a slave since I didn't have to think, somebody made my choices for me. Living as a student here in Tokyo is an irreplaceable bit of respite for me, but it also has its uncertainties. I could not have decided my fate, so what could I do?
Heracles: That was why I applied to work at this night pool. Perhaps all I did was look for a new master. It may be natural that I cannot entertain guests since I cannot decide what I want to do myself.
Gorozaemon: Man you are so stubborn! There's only one thing to do then!
Heracles: When did you get here!?
Gorozaemon: I'm just a youkai who slips in through the cracks and at dusk! ANYWAYS, wanna hear my super cool awesome idea?
MC: Are you going to suggest fighting again?
Gorozaemon: HA! I can't play that card all the time. If you want to entertain others but don't know how to have fun...then you should be entertained yourself first!

Heracles: ???
MC: ...uhh, explain please.
Gorozaemon: I said what I said. We should entertain this stick in the mud instead! If he doesn't know how to make others happy, then the first thing he should figure out is what makes him happy.
Heracles: Wait, I am an employee here...
Jormungandr: I HAVE HEARD EVERYTHING AND THIS SOUNDS FUN! If we're talking about enjoyment, then how about getting in my belly? It's scary at first but it's not so bad af--OOF!
Yamasachi: My time has come! I've been entertained for years at the bottom of the sea so I know a thing or two!
Heracles: You two!
MC: Somehow they're vibing. Anyways, Yamasachi where are your clothes?

Yamasachi: Jormungandr ate me earlier and I came out lookin' like this after I flipped out in his stomach! Never mind that. Heracles, your seriousness is a good thing but if you need help I'm happy to lend a hand! I'm the big brother here, so you can count on me!
Jormungandr: I'm here too! Count on me!
Gorozaemon: Mwehe, everyone's here. This is gonna be good.
MC: Well what do you think Heracles? You can say no if you want...
Heracles: As a slave I do not hesitate. No wait, that's not right... I don't know how to say this very well, but...thank you everyone.
Gorozaemon: It's cool! So, what should we do? ...hm?
Touji: MC, there you are!
MC: What? Weren't you with Hougen?
Touji: He's off doing something else. I need your help, it's an emergency!
Gorozaemon: That sounds fun awful! Tell me about it too.
Heracles: As an employee I should know too. Order me for any troubles you may have.
Touji: ...thank you for your help.
MC: So what's up?
Touji: ...we have a case of spiriting away.
Heracles: What?
Gorozaemon: Hmm! What now guys?
End of Episode half

Live A Hero Reminiscence of Ghostwoods Episode 1 (Abridged)

One day at Parallel Flight, MC is staring at their work computer.
MC: Uggggh...
Ryekie: We're back!
Huckle: ...MC, why are you making faces?
MC: Oh, Director! Ryekie! Welcome back! It's nothing. (closes computer)
Ryekie: What's wrong!? Are you having problems with work!? I can help you if you are!
Huckle: I can help you too if you need it. If it's really hard, that's what I'm here for.
MC: It's not like that!
Huckle: ...so what's wrong then?
Mokdai comes back with a tray of cups.
Mokdai: MC, you done yet? Oh hi guys, welcome back. Want tea?
Huckle: Oh, sure thank you. Any idea what's up with MC?
Mokdai: MC's making plans with their paid leave. 

Mokdai is making more tea.
Mokdai: MC hasn't used any of their paid leave since they got here, so they've been checking the schedule.
Huckle: Oh, okay. So why the big sigh then? Shouldn't making plans be fun?
MC: Making plans? Meh, effort. / Checking with other agencies is a pain / But I love my job!
Huckle: ...I see then. Well our job can be pretty demanding, which is all the more reason you should relax on your days off. We all know that.
Ryekie: Yeah, don't worry about us! How about you go put in your leave request and go on a trip!?
MC: Ooh, where should I go? / But there's nothing I really wanna do... / But I won't see anyone here...

Ding dong. Sui walks in.
Sui: Hi guys. Tea break? My master asked me to come over. Ryekie, your hero show suit repairs are done. Check it later to see if it's all good. I also have Akashi's...but he's not here today.
Mokdai: Hi Sui. Akashi said he has a big test coming up so he can't come in today.
Sui: Oh okay. Huh, that reminds me that Akashi really is a student.
Ryekie: He's doing his best in work and sports! I'm glad he's doing his best in school! Let's have a party when he's done!
Huckle: Oh right, I've seen him use those memorization apps lately in the office on his breaks.
MC: Maybe I should do something nice for him on my time off.
Sui: Oh, are you taking time off? Do you have any plans?
MC: Nope.

Sui: Oh, me too. That reminds me...
Sui pulls out her phone and shows a video of falling flowers and dancing people.
Ryekie: Whoa, it's an e-ticket!
Sui: Master gave it to me. Apparently some planet called Wehrmalt or something is having a big festival. It's a really famous flower festival. This ticket is for two, and you can use it if you want. (sends ticket to MC)
Huckle: That's a pretty peaceful place so it'd be perfect for relaxing.
Mokdai: Have you ever been there before, Director? It's pretty far away so I only ever heard about that planet.
Huckle: I was there for work once before I became an Observer. The festival was a lot smaller back then.
Sui: This year is a milestone anniversary festival, so Master said it's even bigger than usual. Apparently they're having a big fireworks show at the end. What do you think, MC? Since you're going on break, you could invite Akashi or Mokdai to go with you.

Mokdai hands tea to everyone.
Mokdai: Hmm. It sounds interesting, but I'm taking over MC's work while they're gone. And Akashi has his test to do and won't make it in time.
Huckle: ...hmm. Sui, you got that ticket from Maculata, right?
Sui: Yes, why?
Huckle: I was curious. Did she say anything when she gave it to you?
Sui: Uhh, she told me to take a real vacation...I don't have any plans though, and I don't have anyone to ask to go to another galaxy with me...
Ryekie: Haha! You two are so devoted to your work and that's nice, but great workers know when to take a rest! You two can grow in that regard! So, why don't you two go together then!?
Sui: Hmm...I've never been on a trip before, but if MC is going then I could go too. What do you think?
MC: It's cool. / Yay, trip! / What kinda souvenirs do you guys want?
---
(A) Sui: Okay, thank you. I didn't want to waste a present from my Master, and if I'm with you I don't need to get all worked up.
(B) Huckle: Make sure you're both ready so you won't have any trouble over there.
Ryekie: Haha, you sound like their parent! It should be fine, they got their heads on straight!
Huckle: I know, but I always worry about our employees.
(C) Mokdai: Ooh! Ooh! Their honey candy is famous!
Sui: Heh, you're always fast to check on that. I'll look for something good. I also want to get something for Akashi, Crowne, Exio, and everyone else.
---
And so Sui and MC started planning out their schedules.

Title card: A Brief Rest

It's the day of the trip! Wehrmalt or whatever is in the Sunflower Galaxy, and MC and Sui are taking a space taxi over. Shaft is the driver and he's getting things ready to go.
Sui: It feels kind of weird to take a vacation trip somewhere with you. Thanks for going with me. Thinking about how everyone else is working right now makes me restless.
MC: Yeah it's kinda awkward / You're a bit of a workaholic too
Shaft: Oh are you two taking time off?
Sui: Yes, we were told to use our vacation time. Not like we were forced to work though.
Shaft: I see. You guys usually call me for a business trip, so this feels new. And you're going to Wehrmalt? Sounds fun! (looks into the rearview monitor)
Shaft: I'm starting to have fun too! But I still have work of course...
MC: I'll buy you a present too / sorry about that

Shaft: N-no no, it's okay! I'd be happy to hear about how your trip went afterwards.
Sui: So you know about the flower festival over there?
Shaft: Yes. I've never attended, but I've taken other passengers to it. They told me about it. I've been there before, so I know how to get there! ...wait...I-I'm just rechecking just to make sure which path I'm supposed to take! Where do I turn...?
Sui: ...I'm worried now. Oh right, MC. Master gave me something, so I'll give it to you before I forget about it. Uhh...here it is.
Sui pulls out a ring-shaped pendant out of her bag. It's a silver ring with a faint blue light coming from it.
MC: Thanks Sui. Crowne told me about it.
Sui: I'm glad you understand. After I came to the agency to bring the suits, I told Master I'd be going to Wehrmart with you.

Flashback!
Maculata: Oh hey Sui, welcome back.
Sui: Hello, I'm back. I've delivered Ryekie and Akashi's suits.
Crowne: Hey Sui. There's something new about seeing you here.
Sui: Hello. So you've come here today, huh?
Crowne: Yeah, I got stuff to do with Hisaki and thought I'd swing by on the way to say hi.
Crowne is tossing teacakes into her mouth. Maculata disapproves.
Maculata: Crowne, we need to make a hero show suit for you too. Also stop wearing crinkly shirts all the time. You're a hero now, fix yourself up a bit in case you run into a fan.
Crowne: N-never mind me! Anyways Sui, I hear you're giong to Wehrmart? Maculata gave you a ticket, right?
Sui: Uh, y-yes...? I was thinking it over, but then MC...
Sui recaps what happened at Parallel Flight.

Crowne: Oh okay. If you're with MC you can transform if Monsters show up. Anyways, sounds like a good plan! Nice quiet place.
Maculata: Yes, if you have fun there then it was worth it giving you that ticket. Don't worry about us.
Sui: Thank you very much. I'll sort my work later so things will be fine while I'm out.
Maculata: Oh, well that would help... Crowne are you listening?
Crowne: Oh yeah. It's nice how dependable Sui's grown up to be.
Maculata: I mean yes, but stop trying to change the subject with jokes.
Crowne: Haha, I'll try. On another subject, got a minute Sui?

Crowne: If you're going to the flower festival, could you do me a favor? Hisaki and I are researching VP conversion efficiency.
Sui: And that means...?
Crowne: So you know how Observers can change one person's VP into energy right? But when events and stuff happen, the same amount of Observers can get even more VP. That means the VP conversion efficiency went up. If we can figure out how that works we can use it better in battle. Hisaki and I are looking into that, but we need more data. Would you mind getting some at the flower festival? We took that transformation context reference device we made before and modded it for this event. Try using it if you get a chance. (glances at Maculata)
Maculata: ...okay, I get it. You need new suit designs for the flower festival. But Sui and MC are going there for leisure, so no asking them to do work.
Sui: W-well if it's just a transformation it's not that big a deal...
Maculata: No Sui, you need to take a real vacation for once! So Crowne, go ask other heroes to help with your research.
Crowne: B-but it's just a transformation!
Maculata: Yes, and Sui works for me. She has a right to her time off and you can't barge in on that. Or you could go with them and I can bill your agency for the designs and the lost vacation time if you want.
Crowne: O-okay okay...I'll give you the device once it's done Maculata. Could you give it to Sui then? She can just give it to MC afterwards.

Present
Sui hands over the necklace and a note with it.
Crowne's Note: Hey, sorry to ask for your help while you're on vacation. If you can, try asking a hero to help you over there. If on the off chance you need to battle, it'll match things up. Have fun!
MC: Well Crowne seems busy. I wonder if we'll find anyone to help us?
Shaft: We're almost there guys! And I didn't get lost on the way!
MC: (Can't ask Shaft since he's in the middle of work)
Sui: Thank you. MC, we should get ready to go.
Shaft: Would you like to go to the festival directly? I can take your things to the hotel if you like.
Sui: Huh? Is that okay? Won't you have to drive more...?
Shaft: Of course! Parallel Flight has always done me favors! I know the way and you've also asked me for a return trip back, so I can throw this in for free.

Later
Shaft has dropped Sui and MC in front of the festival area. Lots of people are around.
Sui: Wow, it's beautiful. So this is Wehrmart. We're still at the entrance but I can smell the flowers from here. Look at that small purple one. What's it called?
MC: Look at all the flowers!
Sui: I like lots of kinds of flowers, so let's look around. What do you want to do first?
MC: I'm a little hungry / Let's check out the area by the stage
Sui and MC check their phones for the festival map data when someone from behind starts talking to them.
???: ...oh. Is that you, MC? Sui?
Flamier: Oh it is! Good day. It's been some time since we saw each other.
MC: Hi Flamier!

Sui: Hello Flamier. What a coincidence seeing you here. Are you on a trip?
Flamier: I'm volunteering for the festival, helping with the fireworks show on the last day. Most of the work is done, so I figured I may as well walk around the festival.
Sui: Oh right, you know a lot about fireworks.
Flamier: Yes, it's what I studied for. All that's left is to do smaller adjustments on the last day to account for the wind direction and humidity.
Flamier is getting turned on.
Flamier: Ooh, big bright flowers will bloom in the night sky soon...I can't wait! (stares into the distance)
Sui: U-UHH...?
MC: Oh right, she's just like that.

Flamier: Oops! Excuse me for getting carried away. Have you two had lunch yet? If you haven't, may I join you? I just got out of a meeting, so maybe going in a lab coat would be improper...
Sui: It's fine. We just got here, so we don't know what place is good. Do you  have any recommendations?
Flamier: Oh! I know a cafe with some nice salads and sandwiches. What do you think?
MC: Sounds great!
Flamier leads the way. The wind feels nice.
Flamier: This planet has many warm climates, so it's great for growing plants of all kinds. The cooking here uses a lot of locally grown specialty vegetables and flowers.
Sui: Edible flowers? I wonder what they're like? There's lots of shops here, so maybe we can look through them later.

MC hears somebody!
???: Look at all these local brews here at Space Oktoberfest! Festivals are great!
MC: Hey that voice!
The party looks over to the stalls where Gorou walks out from.
Flamier: Oh...I think I've seen him at a hero agency social party before.
Sui: That reminds me, I think I've seen him before at Laborer's Site's agency when I went there with Master.
MC: Gorou! Long time no see!
Gorou: Hmm? Oh, MC! I don't think I've seen you since that last Monster elimination job we ran into each other in.
MC: Yeah! / Not since helping at the Blue Sky classroom
(A) Gorou: Yeah, been a while. I'm glad you look fine! Hahaha!
(B) Gorou: Oh. Well you haven't changed much! Hahaha!

Gorou swills his booze.
Flamier: I am Flamier, from Heroic Educators. I'm a high school teacher by day, pleased to meet you.
Gorou: Oh, nice. I remember you two. Ms. Flamier and the tailor's...
Sui: This is my actual first time introducing myself to you. I'm Sui. I've come to your agency a few times about some suits.
Gorou: Sui, right. I'm Gorou, a carpenter. I'm not that good with formal intros, but ask MC about me. (winks)
MC: Are you on a trip? Beer tasting?
Gorou: Hey, did you forget what my job is? I mean yeah I love booze, but I'm a first rate carpenter you know! I'm here to built the special stage and tent!
Flamier: Ooh, that one?
Gorou: Yeah, ain't it cool? It came out great if I do say so myself. I gotta stay until the end of the event, so I'm taking it easy until then.
Gorou shows his bottle of booze and a plate of stall food. There's brightly colored veggies and meat and it smells great.
MC: W-whoa!

Sui: There's lots of good stuff down this street. I'm getting hungry.
Gorou: Wanna try a bite? It goes great with the booze!
Sui: Oh, is that okay? No thank you to the alcohol though. Space Japan law says I can't have any.
Flamier: How about we go pick out things we like and share them together then? I'll go buy some salad and sandwiches and we can meet at those benches later. (points at the dining area)
Sui: Sounds great! There's a lot of things I'm curious about but I can't eat that much.
Flamier: Hehe, it's something we can only do at these kinds of events. Please join us if you like, Gorou.
Gorou: You sure? Well having someone to talk with makes beer even better! MC, I just came from that grill place. I think they'll have things you'll like!
MC: Awesome! Maybe it's time to splurge.
And so the party starts enjoying themselves as they get into line. Oh no, some suspicious dude is looking at the party!
End of Episode

Summer Pool Twilight Episode 2 Part 2 (Abridged)

Gorozaemon: Ooh how fun awful.
MC: I heard that!
Heracles: I'm sorry, I made a careless comment and caused this.
Oz: Are they really fighting? ...it doesn't seem that way to me.
Heracles: Oz?
Oz: One of them is jealous while the other is impatient with the other. They both have something the other one wants. You know how Jormungandr called Yamasachi a manly man hero? He sees him as just as valuable as you Heracles. He's accepting him, I think. But he gets upset at seeing how Yamasachi keeps putting himself down.
Gorozoaemon: Wow Oz, for someone who can't figure anything out about themselves you sure understand other people quick. But yeah, that dragon just can't help but pick up every fight taken to him. Pour water into a larger empty vessel and it can do nothing but accept it all.
MC: What? / ...hmmmm

Gorozaemon: Okay, time for me to intervene!
Oz: Huh...? What are you thinking of?
Gorozaemon: I got a real good plan you guys!
Oz: Uhh...? Haven't I heard that statement earlier???
MC: ...oh no
Gorozaemon: Hey you two, mind if I cut in? I see how each of you is rubbing each other the wrong way. So in that case: FIGHT!
Yamasachi and Jormungandr: BRING IT!
Oz:
Oz: ...I knew it.
MC: Goddammit! / How are they vibing!?

Later
Merman: Oh my god, Jormungandr's getting on stage again!
Mobster: Please take me as your man!
Tribal: AAAAAHH
Jormungandr: Bwahaha! You hear the cheers for me!? Let me embrace you all and eat you up!
MC: ...so Gorozaemon told me to get up here for some reason.
Yamasachi: Am I bein' given a handicap!? Am I bein' called weak!? Is that what's goin' on!?
Gorozaemon: Mwehe, nope. I thought this would just highlight your differences.
Yamasachi: Whatever. MC! It's ME who's your brother! You should look only at ME! Not anyone else!

MC: Relax, Yamasachi / C-could you not!? / You have no chill
Yamasachi: ...hm? What's up?
MC: ...say, you can take it easy you know.
Yamasachi: W-what!? I'm not pushin' myself or anything!
MC: He's a different type of bro than you are. You're doing great at it. Like, you're the supportive type.
Yamasachi: (stares)
Yamasachi: Oh hell I was about to do it again. (slaps his face cheeks)
Yamasachi: I was jealous of what other people had and didn't see what I had myself... but if you accept me as a brother... alright MC! Follow me!
Jormungandr: Bwaha! Come at me with anything you got, I can tank anything!
Crowd reaction shot!
Yamasachi and Jormungandr: AAAAAAA
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Yamasachi (narrating): I've always wanted shiny things, and things other people had were shiny. I got my brother's shiny fishing hook, and then I lost it. I went off to look for it, and since then I've lived my life lookin' for all sorts of shinies. Still, whenever I look back there's always someone there to give me a push forward. And after a long journey I finally realized something. I had always had a shiny in my hand this whole time.
Present
MC: Dammit, he's too tough! My arm's getting numb and he's getting bigger!
Yamasachi: I'll show you my true power!
Jormungandr: Awesome! I'm liking you more and more!
Yamasachi: Bwuh!? No, I can't give up in front of MC!
Jormungandr: Oh, you're approaching me again? NO MERCY!
Yamasachi: OOF
The crowd goes wild!
MC: Oh no! Medic!

Yamasachi (narrating): I remember the times I was in that castle meant to clean up and heal injuries. When I was little, my small perfect world was just the sea, the mountains, my brother, and myself. He was always shining in the seal...a real ideal in my eyes. I was okay with just chasing after him since there was nothing else.
Yamasachi (narrating): I now sort of get what my brother felt back then when he told me to look for his fishing hook. I bet that's why I mad excuses to myself over looking for something I'd never find in forever. And then I turned up at that undersea castle of repeated banquets. It was a kind world that's irreplaceable to me. I can say now that I needed some time to sit down and stop. I'm a dumbass, so I only noticed my own pain and never noticed my brother's. Constantly being chased by someone is scary, especially by your brother. I just never realized it then.
Yamasachi (narrating): And then one day that world connected to Tokyo. I realized there was more outside that box. I looked up, and I saw the shining light. I learned there were other paths and shiny things than the one my brother took. I came to Tokyo and decided I wouldn't just be the one chasing after him anymore. I may have lost his hook, but I'd become someone better than him.
Yamasachi (narrating): Actually...I thought I HAD to become better than him. I was still a dumbass who didn't see anything around me...

Present
Yamasachi: ...huh?
Gorozaemon: Oh, you're up! Nice fight back there!
Oz: You're okay! Thank heavens! You looked...so brave.
Heracles: Everything okay, big brother Yamasachi? We can call for treatment right away if you need it!
MC: Yamasachi! / Oh good...bro, you made us worry!
Yamasachi: Thanks MC. I'm good. But wow I got my ass kicked...it felt great!
Heracles: ...
Gorozaemon: Well yeah. Looking at only the results, you sure got your ass handed to you!
Yamasachi: Dammit, you didn't have to say that!

Gorozaemon: Haha, aww poor baby. Did you want me to lie to you? You look like you had fun though. In life and fights, the ones who have fun win. Smooth it over however much you want, but no one can trick themselves! And you sure looked like you enjoyed yourself while Jormungandr was trying to eat you!
Oz: I want to be brave as you one day, Yamasachi.
Heracles: Brother, I think you looked brilliant trying to take on challenges by your own will instead of being ordered to do so.
Yamasachi: !
Yamasachi: I... I...!
MC: You were cool back there!
Yamasachi: MC...!

Gorozaemon: Okay, time for me to check on Jormungandr. He kept fighting other challengers who stepped up after you.
Heracles: I should go too. The battle arena will close soon, so I need to get everyone out of there.
Oz: Oh, I should get going myself. See you at the party.
MC: Ugh, they went out of their way to excuse themselves... / You okay? / Good job fighting back there again!
Yamasachi: Yeah I'm good. What about you? ...ahaha, you look fine!
Yamasachi: ...hey MC. I'm...really unreliable. Jormungandr's amazin'. Kinda reminds me of my brother. And here I went and challenged him to a fight and got you mixed up with it too.
MC: It's cool. Just another Friday.

Yamasachi: Well damn, you're lookin' bright for sayin' that. I said I'd be better than my bro, right? I'm actually nervous about it. I moved here to Tokyo, and I've admired how bright you all shined. I wanted to be a proud brother who could stand next to ya, cuz' I'm still stuck in my brother's shadow. Damn, I'm lame. Haha.
MC: You've always been cool. / I like that you're lame. / (say something else)
Yamasachi: Oh...huh. I'm still scared...but if you still call me your brother... huh? You're looking shinier than ever today I think I might have lost my mind.
Yamasachi: ...MC? Will you take my hand? If I'm with ya, I think I can always be a brother. I can keep going forward, even if I'm a loser.
MC: (take his hand) / (hug)
(A) Yamasachi: Thanks. When I'm with you, I'm as strong as 100 people!
(B) Yamasachi: MC!? W-what? Your heart's pounding...are you sick!?

Yamasachi: S-so how 'bout we meet up with everyone else? I can't look lame all the time!
Gorozaemon: DID SOMEONE CALL? Mwehe, feel better yet?
Yamasachi: BWAAAH! H-how long have you guys been there!?
Gorozaemon: Whoops I got caught peeking... I don't know nothing, honest
Heracles: Sorry...we were so worried that we brought everyone together here.
MC: Welp...wait, who'd you bring with you?
Gorozaemon: Details! Anyways, look.
Jormungandr: ...
Yamasachi: Jormungandr...s-sorry, it's my fault that...
Jormungandr: MANLY MAN! (big hug)
Yamasachi: OH GOD I SAID I'M SORRY, STOP YOU'RE GONNA BREAK MY BACK
MC: W-why me too!? / Y-yay, sandwiched...! / I-I don't think that description fits me...
(C) Jormungandr: Your vessel can look however it is, but your fighting style was that of a hero's!

Jormungandr: You two did excellent! Ehehe, a hottie in each hand. How about I eat you bot--OWWIE
Yamasachi: HEY! Let go of MC at least!
Jormungandr: Hahaha! You still got some fight in you!
Gorozaemon and Heracles smile.
Jormungandr: MC! How about we fight one more time t--hmm?
MC: W-what? / Shut up and let go already! / (slide deeper into his arms)
Jormungandr: (sniffs) Now that I'm closer it's even more obvious, but are you--
Smoky God walks up.
Jormungandr: Who are you!?
Smoky God: Hi. Let go, I met them first.
Gorozaemon: Hey, look who finally showed up. Where have you been slacking off?
Heracles: I'm surprised you came yourself, Investor. I was about to fetch everyone...
Smoky God: It's fine, I'm not mad because I'm rich and fabulous. Now let me welcome you all to my party. Heh, this isn't enough of a welcome wagon, so I'll call in some elephants and dancers soon.
MC: ... / Um, who are you? / YOU!
End of Episode

Summer Pool Twilight Episode 2 Part 1 (Abridged)

Jormungandr: ...who am I?
Gorozaemon: ...
Oz: !?
Gorozaemon: Huh. Been a while since anyone scared me.
MC: OH MY GOD
Jormungandr: ...hmm. I seem to be too big here. Let's see...hrnngh! (shrinks down and transforms)
Jormungandr: There we go! Hmm...this form feels familiar for some reason. Once again, I'm Jormungandr and I don't remember anything else about myself! Haha!
Oz: He transformed again!? I mean some Transients do that but still!
MC: Shrinking AND transformation. So he has two powers?
Gorozaemon: Nah. That's the power to propagate himself, which he uses to change his cellular states. There are powers out there that just make you bigger, tall as the clouds or as vast as the seas. That dragon has no size limits...or rather, he can make his vessel bigger than the world.
Gorozaemon holds up their phone to show that Jormungandr is listed as an Infinity elemental.
Gorozaemon: Everyone Believes Him to be Infinite. Something beyond the ends of the world. He can always become the majority, so he can freely choose how he'll be seen in Tokyo...so that's how it works, huh.
MC: What? / ...
(B) Gorozaemon: Whoops, I didn't say anything, hehe.

Gorozaemon: Anyways, you're pretty calm for an amnesiac. I dunno what's up, but aren't you scared?
Jormungandr: Panicking won't help. I AM bothered, but still...by the way, you! You smell faintly familiar...were we in love!?
MC: Yes! / Probably not! / I've never seen you before!
---
(A) Jormungandr: Oh, so I DO know this smell...but something still seems different...
(BC) Jormungandr: Oh...well something does seem off, actually...
---
Oz: C-can you remember anything at all?
Jormungandr: Well...my manly heroic fighters. During the day we fight, and at night we f--
Oz: OKAY THAT'S ENOUGH REMEMBERING THANK YOU
Gorozaemon: ...well, you don't need to make yourself remember anything. How about we just leave him along, MC?
MC: Maybe? He doesn't seem too upset. Hmm...

Kengo: DUDE WHAT HAPPENED!? Who's Jumbo!? If you're fighting, then I'll join in t--
Jormungandr: !? Y-you...!
Kengo: Oh, you know my partner? Sweet, gramps! I'm--
Jormungandr: MY MANLY MAN
Kengo: THUNDER KICK!
Jormungandr: OOF...m-more...more! MY HEROOO!
Kengo: OMGWAT, Thor's Belt Whipping!
Jormungandr: I-I...remember this feeling downstairs...from somewhere...urk
MC: Oh my god, Kengo??? / Uh, he looks happy about this... / (avert your eyes)

Kengo: D-damn, did I overdo it? No wait, I thought he was gonna eat me!
Gorozaemon: Welp, he's out. Look how happy he is. Still, I see... a bigger vessel seeks to fill itself, so he tries to eat?
Oz: Q-quick, we need to take him to a first aid station! I'll call for Heracles!
Gorozaemon: Oh, I'll go lie to explain things to the staff, so you guys just wait over there.
Kengo: B-but he...! ...o-okay I don't think I can explain any of this myself.
Gorozaemon: No problem! It's cool, you laid him out real good. I enjoyed the show, so I'll do it. C'mon, go on! Time flies when you're having fun. Mwehe! It's a party, don't miss out on enjoying yourself!

Later
Kengo: ...y'know, it's weird. Ever since I saw that old dude my artifact's been acting up. I couldn't help myself from knocking him out...
Triton: HMMMM. Couldn't help yourself, you say?
Jinn: Goddammit, Takabushi what did you do now!?
Kengo: Oh god no, why are you guys here!?
Triton: Don't you "oh no" me! I was about to call out to one of my lovely students when...
Kengo: N-no it ain't like that! Partner, say something!
Kresnik: Haha, Shinjuku students are just as hotheaded as I've heard. It reminds me of my own problem students in Kabukicho. The worries never end for teachers, do they?
MC: Uh...who are you? / Hello I am MC / Super hot and wild guy!
(AB) Kresnik: Wow, you're politer than I thought you'd be. Is this the good influence of your teachers?
(C) Kresnik: Whoa, you trying to hit on someone you just met? The Shinjuku teachers were right.

Kresnik: I'm Kresnik, a teacher from Kabukicho Academy. You two are...Takabushi Kengo and MC Fullname? Mononobe's told me about you two, and how you're huge problem cases. I may not have much room to speak, but try not to cause too much trouble.
Kengo: Not happening! ...say, where is Mononobe anyway?
Triton: The invite was originally for him, but he said he has plans.
Jinn: Then he gave it to us and told us to relax...the two of us, here.
Kresnik: My invite came through some other connections. I'm here for a preliminary inspection of sorts. I'm sure the Night Walkers at my school will be causing hell at this new pool.
MC: ...what? / Oh right, aren't they--
Kresnik: Those Who Walk the Night. People of the Dark. Ye gui, yashas, vampires, and so on. The students who go to our school are night types like that.

Triton: (sigh) ...how did I get roped into a nighttime pool party with Jinn instead of Mr. Mononobe...?
Jinn: That's what I want to know! I wanted to come with him instead...
Triton: Hah! The sun's baked your brains!
Jinn: Haha! You've swum in the water too long and need a break!
Jinn and Triton: >8C
Jinn: Eat it, punk!
Triton: YOU eat it, hooligan!
Kresnik: Excuse me, one of your students is trying to escape.
Kengo: ...dammit he saw me! Bye partner!
Jinn: WHAT!? Get back here Takabushi!
Triton: Stop running! And actually don't run near pools at all!
Kresnik: ...teaching truly is a battle. I see I'm not the only one in the trenches.
MC: You must work hard... / Um, haha... / Gasp, that refined crease to your brows!
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(AC): Kresnik: Haha, I don't know how to respond to that coming from another school's problem child.
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Kresnik: Ever since I became a teacher, I've been reminded of how small my contained skills are... I suppose people with great skills and large vessels have their own worries and troubles. Oh whoops, I started lecturing again, and that's why Ellie doesn't like me. Bye MC, see you again if the fates allow.
MC: ...welp, I'm alone now. I guess I'll walk around then.

Later
Branch time!
MC: Hey look there's people flirting / Hey look there's people trying to stop the flirting
(The Flirts path)
Seth: ...h-hey there you...
Mermaid: Hm? Something up?
Seth: Umm, h-hey...cu...tie, wanna swim...with me in...the...GOD I CAN'T SAY IT! (runs)
Mermaid: Huh. What was that about?

Later
Typhon: W-w-wait, Seth! ...oh, he came back.
Gouryou: Aww, get your head in the game BROOO! ...I honestly thought you could swing it.
Tyhpon: Our plan to get Seth to join us and make Operation Babe Hunt a success is going down the tubes...
Gouryou: Aww...I guess my plan sucks on anyone that isn't my old wife...
Seth: I CAN HEAR YOU GUYS! I thought it was weird of you guys to tell me to say that to a staff member who could teach people to swim!
Gouryou: I mean, I thought that really would get her to teach you to swim?
Typhon: That's kinda stretchi--OW! OW! Nah stop, my fin!
MC: Seth! Aww, poor baby. / Hey playboys, why'd you bring a surfboard to a pool?
(A) Seth: S-s-shut up, I'm not crying! I am the great GODDAMN ruler of the desert! I can totally bag someone or two if I felt like...weh, Big Brother could do way better if he were really here... If I was as big as him, big enough to swallow the whole desert then...

Typhon: Good eye! It's our secret weapon, ya hear?
Gouryou: Hehe, nobody else has one, so we stand out. And it's a night time pool party! We brought it on the idea of looking good.
Typhon: Our mentor in lookin' good said "Oh my god you guys need to blow up first before you go viral!" I ain't never heard of words so deep before!
Gouryou: Oh man what if it's the birth of the super popular surfer dude!?
Seth: It doesn't feel like talking to anyone's worked yet...actually, doesn't it seem like everyone is staying away from us?
Gouryou: It's too early to give up, brah! It's a night time pool party! So the big event will happen tonight...right?
Typhon: Right! Our teacher in the ways of blowin' up on social media can't be wrong...right?
Seth: ...whatever gets me taught how to swim. Let's go already you guys! I'm going get good enough to swim from one end of the other today! I-I mean, I already can! You can just help out!
Gouryou: Yeah yeah. You owe us when night comes, okay?
Typhon: Damn y'all really leanin' on Set--OW GOD AAAAHH
Seth: Later, MC! N-next time... let's go to the beach! (Hooray, I said it big brother!)

(Thot Police path)
Ranger: S'up babe, wanna go to the private spa?
Mermaid: Me? Umm...well the spa's supposed to be awesome so that might be...
Ranger: That's a yes, right!? I already have an appointment, let's go!
Mermaid: O-oh no the pressure! This is too sudden!
MC: I should stop that... / (step in) / O-oh no, can any staff help...?
Aizen: STOP! I can hear it...the suffering of those buried in one-sided love... I can see... the frivolous deeds of those who do not realize their aggressive love is burdening others! So we, the summer morals committee must correct it! We are...THE (UNAPPROVED) THOT POLICE!
Kalki: ...
Tadatomo: ...
MC: S'up Aizen / K-Kalki? / Tadatomo, what...?
(A) Aizen: You! Wait there! I will see to your corrections in short order!
(B) Kalki: MC!? No, don't look at me like that! I just got separated from Shinya while taking a walk. And somehow I got involved in this...SHOOT ME NOW!
(C) Tadatomo: N-no, milord! I've just been hired as a lifeguard! This man just started acting like a hall monitor, so I chased him and...p-please stop looking at me with those understanding eyes!

Aizen: Comrades, what is wrong!? We must protect public decency!
Tadatomo: I'm not your comrade, I am actual hired staff here! It's my job to handle problems between visitors and--
Aizen: Yes! We cannot allow problems between visitors! Why else would we proudly call ourselves the (UNAPPROVED) THOT POLICE!?
Tadatomo: Would you shut up, that's not even part of a lifeguard's job!
Kalki: ...by the way, those other two people have left already.
Aizen: What!? I look away for five seconds and this is what happens! And just when I find out about the new love singularity that is Tennouji Shinya! I only saw him for a moment but I saw all those people hitting on him! The hussy!
Kalki: What!? What is Taromaiti doing!?
MC: Yeah Shinya's like that / (gasp) how could you Aizen? I thought I was your only love singularity!
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(BC) Aizen: W-what!? You are the only love singularity I will be supervising and...wait, what am I saying!?
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Kalki: No one is allowed to flirt with Shinya!
Aizen: Yes, that is the correct idea, comrade! You know what we must defend?
Kalki: Yes, I do! The Kali Yuga has come!
Tadatomo: I'm not paid enough for this, dammit! Stop running by the pool! And stop going crazy! Excuse me, milord, please enjoy the pool.

Branch convergence!
MC: Welp, they're having fun. I'm going to pretend nothing happened.
MC: (Go do the other branch) / Meh, I've hung around long enough.
Later
Heracles: Oh, you're back. Sorry, could you wait a moment? I've called the management but no one has seen a lost fish hook.
Yamasachi: Oh. Oh well, no biggie. Not like it was gonna turn up that easy!
Heracles: But it is my duty to fulfill my guests' every desire. Allow me to help until you do find it...
Yamasachi: Uh, I'm really startin' to feel bad! No worries, really! I didn't really think I'd find it here...and I just gotta be patient is all.
Heracles: ...I see then. I will contact you if I do find it.
Yamasachi: You sure? Didn't the other staff say you were on break now?
Heracles: It's no problem! I've always worked doing the unreasonable 24/7/365 with no breaks!

Yamasachi: O-oh. Life must've been hard for you. Reminds me of my own past.
Heracles: Well there's more. Something about you makes me want to help you personally. You must have been born under the star that makes people love you and want to help you.
Yamasachi: Y-ya think? I wanna be a dependable big brother like you though...well alrighty then! Here's my app contact details! Call me by name, and ask me if you need help.
Heracles: Understood Yamasachi. I am Heracles, pleased to meet you.
Yamasachi: Cool! Oh yeah, there's somethin' else I'm looking for. Or someone, rather. And after I just asked you to rely on me. Ugh, I suck.
Heracles: No, please. Ask me anything. Who is it and what do they look like?
Yamasachi: MC. They look like this and uhh...
MC: Yamasachi! Long time no see!

Yamasachi: Oh, MC! Wow I actually found somethin' I was looking for! ...no wait, I wasn't the one to find it. Whoops, never mind me. I'm glad to see ya! Is this fate? Haha.
MC: I'm glad to see you too! / Don't just say that so casually! / A natural lovable gigolo!
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(BC) Yamasachi: W-what? The pool chill you or something?
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Yamasachi: Man, I've been searchin' for my brother's fishing hook this whole time since gettin' out of the Dragon Palace. And I've been studyin' nature preservation.
Heracles: I see you found who you were looking for. It would be great if you found your other missing thing. What is this fishing hook to you anyway?
Yamasachi: Right, I only said I couldn't find a fishing hook when I was asking about it earlier. It ain't that interestin' and it's kinda embarrassin', but you wanna hear about it?

Yamasachi: So, I have a brother named Umisachi and he's totally cool and can do anything! I wanted to be like him...actually I wanted to be him. One day we traded tools in a contest of skills. Didn't get any fish and lost his hook on top of that. Ever since then, I've been lookin' for it so I can give it back to him.
Heracles: So everyone has their own trials to overcome.
Yamasachi: Haha, lame story right!? Umisachi's skills were as great as the sea, and I admired him. I wanted to be him, and then I lost his hook. I didn't know what to do, so he told me to look for it. And then I came to Tokyo so I could learn to be even better than him!
Heracles: I see. So you try to make up for your mistakes not just by obeying your given orders, but also by considering new methods and thinking on it. That reminds me of how I used to obey the oracles given to me.
Yamasachi: R-really? Haha, you can just call me big brother then Heracles!
Heracles: Okay I will.
Yamasachi: O-okay, cool...oh yeah aren't you on break?
Heracles: It just ended. My apologies for keeping you waiting, MC. Gorozaemon just asked me to tell you to go back. Jormungandr is fine but...well, you'll understand quicker if you see him.
Yamasachi: Ooh, a problem? I'll come too!
Heracles: Is that acceptable to you?
MC: (nod) / I guess. Jormungandr might like him.
Heracles: Understood. I will lead the way.

Battle Stage arena
The crowd goes wild!
Jormungandr: Hahaha! What's wrong? My stomach isn't satisfied yet!
Merman: omg he's so cool!
Mobster: please call me a manly man too!
Tribal: Bro! Bro!
Yamasachi: !?!?
MC: ...well he looks fine...
Oz: Oh, MC! You're back! How was the pool?
Gorozaemon: He woke up right after you guys left. Said something about liking tough guys and went into the arena like that. Everyone's been challenging him! And he won them all so now everyone's into him as tonight's star.
Oz: I wish I could be as confident standing in that arena as him...
Gorozaemon: Mwehe. Well you have your own courage, no need to worry about anyone else's... so, MC. New hot date?
Yamasachi: N-nah! I'm Yamasachi, their big brother figure.
MC: I never met him before in my life / He's a guy I kinda know... / He's my soulmate
(A) Yamasachi: T-that's so MEAN MC! Lemme be your brother more even if it is a joke!
(B) Yamasachi: Hey, no need to be shy! C'mon, call me Bro whenever you want!
(C) Yamasachi: W-WHAT!? I-I mean, if that's how you feel then...!

Gorozaemon: Hehe! Oh you two are funny. Nice to meet you... oh look he's coming back.
Jormungandr: Hahaha! Come at me tough guys! ...ooh, manly man Heracles! Did you come to see my gallant figure? HAHAHA!
Yamasachi: S-so many big brother vibes! As big as the sea!
Jormungandr: Oh look, another manly hero! C'mon, I'll swallow you up!
Yamasachi: Hey! Don't you get all full of yourself just because you got the big brother trait to some level!
Jormungandr: ...hmm?
The party looks surprised.
Yamasachi: MC and Heracles's big brother is ME!
MC: Yeah! / His old habits are coming out again! / what kind of competition is this

Yamasachi: Right, you two?
Heracles: ...my opinion? Well I do respect you and have vowed to call you brother.
Jormungandr: What? Someone I call my manly hero is picking someone other than me?
Heracles: No but...I don't serve you. You call me a hero...but you overestimate a slave like me. I would prefer you take someone more fitting to you than myself.
Jormungandr: HMM!?
Jormungandr: Okay then... Yamasachi, fight me!
Yamasachi: Just what I was thinkin'! I can't lost and I can't back down! I'll show ya I'm the big brother here!
Jormungandr: I'll show that I'm more worthy of heroes!
MC: Wait stop, how did we get to this point!?
Gorozaemon: Ooh, this is getting fun...I mean terrible!
End of Episode Part