Valentine Snow Fight Episode 2 Part 1 (Abridged)

Girimekhala: Wow, I wish I was that scary! Oh wait, meeting time.
Yoritomo: Allow me to brief you all on the plan for the first match: there is no plan.
Shennong and Yasuyori: what
MC: ... / what / Okay, here I go!
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(C) Yoritomo: !! Wait, stop you foolish brother. I mean, MC. No one else is keeping up with you. I'd be thrilled if you never came back, but you'd just--I mean, stay! Bad dog.
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Tanetomo: (gasp!) S-Sir, w-what do you mean by...
Yoritomo: I said what I said, Advisor. Oh wait, this is just a game so I should just call you Tanetomo, yes?
Tanetomo: N-not at all Sir! I mean, Milord.
Yoritomo: Oh. Advisor it is then. But no, I have no orders to give. I hope everyone enjoys themselves this game.
Tanetomo: A-as you wish, Milord.
Tanetomo: (I can't take him at his word. He must be setting up dissidents to reveal themselves. Or maybe he's seeing who can follow his orders when he hasn't said anything? Any excuse to cut people off...)
Yoritomo: Have fun everyone. Especially you, brother. I mean, MC.
MC: Me? / Looking forward to playing with you! / (go for a handshake)
(C) Yoritomo: TOOCLOSE oh we needn't be in that much proximity for friendship.

Yoritomo: I want you to get as far as physically possible away from m--I mean go enjoy yourself as a reserve member. No matter what I say, you'll just bring the biggest and worst victory back...
Tezcatlipoca: Ha, what a dull briefing that was! Let's make the front lines of battle interesting!
Yoritomo: ...huh, I didn't realize you wanted briefings to be interesting.
Tezcatlipoca: Hey, this is supposed to be a competitive game, not some boring training drill. Make it a heart pounding one, even if I don't have a heart to pound with!
MC: Heart joke! / ha. ha. ha. / Yeah!
Tezcatlipoca: I have an idea! How about you call me Tezkitty during this event?
Yoritomo: ...put someone else in charge then and you can go crazy all you like. I came to enjoy Mt. Hakone's hot springs instead of some plan I was stuck into.
Tezcatlipoca: You want to go to a hot spring instead of a fight? What kind of Warmonger are you? Don't you agree, BRRRROTHER?
MC: Not interested in the event? / Ahh, I see now. Sad. / (Hot spring visit!)
(C) Yoritomo: ...I don't know what you're thinking of, but stop looking at me like that.

Yoritomo: ...may I say something else?
Tezcatlipoca: Okay.
Yoritomo: Why did you turn our regularly scheduled winter drill into a game, sign me up against my will, and make those snow sculptures? You even spent our money on strange snow guns and brought that walking ulcer causer in front of--never mind that last bit. But anyways, isn't this rather hard to enjoy, General?
Tezcatlipoca: Haha! It's an event and it just started! You ought to enjoy yourself!
Yoritomo: That's rich coming from you...whatever. I've always known how farcical your ways of showing respect and making things happen without my knowledge were. Well anyways everyone, I personally have no commands to give. Do as you see fit.
Tanetomo: Sir, yes sir! Everyone, show off your maneuvers and cheer!
Shennong: Roger.
Yasuyori: Yes sir!
MC: Is this really okay...? / Yeaaah!

Tanetomo: Milord said we should all act at our own discretions, so I will do so.
Shennong: Haha, you're so stiff. He said to have fun, didn't he? I'm usually in the medic's office, so this is a nice change of pace. And these are snowballs so there won't be any injuries.
Yasuyori: Yes, this is a game. Aren't you a little too tense, Advisor?
Tanetomo: ...we're still supposed to win this.
Shennong: It's nice you're trying hard, but I'm ordering you off the field if you get hurt.
MC: Yeah, relax Tanetomo. / Chill a little / Let's all have fun!
Tanetomo: It must be nice to not use your brains. If we lose this because we worked clumsily...well if we're moving independently there's no need for an advisor, so I'll just be another officer.
Shennong: Okay Advisor Tanetomo.
Yasuyori: Understood! See my front line actions for yourself, Advisor!
Tanetomo: Then keep your eyes on me and see who the flower of the battlefield is.
Shennong: I'm more into grasses myself since they're bitter and good for sickness!
Tanetomo: How narrowminded of you, Doctor. Some flowers have poisons and poisons are a type of medicine too.
Tiger Man (from somewhere): Meeting time over, amigos! Come back to the field!

Later
Tiger Man: Time to get onto the field now, people! Let's have a big round of applause and cheers for them!
Mobs: YEEEAAAHHH
Tiger Man: ¡Gracias, amigos! Same rules as before, except for this new rule! If you get hit, you're out. Your snow guns will jam if we see you get hit, so pull out fast when that happens! Okay, got your tanks filled? Ready to go? Countdown time! 10! ...5! 4! 3! 2! 1! GOOOO!
MC: YEAH!
Tiger Man: Game on, people! The first one out is...
Jacob: I've been waiting for this, Warmongers. And MC. Let our fists of love talk!

Girimekhala: Hey don't just charge off alone like that!
Maria: Oh it's okay, Girimekhala.
Azazel: Indeed. Charging in solo is his strong suit.
Soldier A: WHAT!? Is he dissing us!?
Soldier B: And is using a goddamn knuckle gun!? Whatever, surround and shoot him! Suppress his movements first!
Jacob: Heh, clever plan. Guess what!?
Tiger Man (commentating):  ¡Ay dios mio! The blind man is grazing all those bullets! And now he's...doing a boxing counter!
Mob A: OOF
Mob B: How's he doing tha--OOF
Tiger Man: Double knock out! ...we're still having a snowball gun fight, right? Wow, he's not letting common sense trap him here!

Girimekhala: W-whoa...he's kicking so much ass.
Zabaniya: Yes, that level of skill I've never reached myself.
Azazel: His anime blindness battle bonus means working solo is better for him than acting with a group. He's also terrible with tactics so it all works out.
Girimekhala: I see. Well no I don't, but mad respect! Eat snowball, people!
Arslan: Follow Jacob!
Angels: YEEEAAAHHH
Tiger Man: The Missionaries are advancing! But the Warmongers aren't taking that lying down!
Wrestlers: Nobody told me the Missionaries were that strong! How'd they--(shot)
Arslan: Haha, you're getting into this Zabaniya!
Zabaniya: Yes, this is a rare opportunity. I will throw myself into this, and I will later punish myself.
Arslan: Stop bringing your fetishes to a game and chill!

Shennong: Hi guys, line's drawn here.
Arslan: Wow, it's Dr. Shennong! Funny how you're on the front line!
Zabaniya: This may be a game, but I will not hold back.
Shennong: Hahaha, strong boys popping up! Go easy on me, okay?
Arslan: You laugh, but you charged in alone too. Still one against many here...
Shennong: Hey don't lump me in with him! Fire!
Rangers: Yes sir!
Zabaniya: Where'd they come from!?
Shennong: Hey, I picked up some tactics from my own share of battles.
Arslan: Welp, you sure got me there! But we can't just lie down and lose here Zabaniya.
Zabaniya: Indeed. I shall battle to the end.
Shennong: What kind of preachers of love and charity are you people? Gotta stay on my toes here.

Tiger Man: Wow, this battle is just twisting and turning! This is one hot match people! Oh look, new squad appearing!
Yasuyori: I shall protect you, Advisor.
Tanetomo: Opening show's done, time for the masses to go now.
Angels: A gatling gun!? AAAAA
Tiger Man: ¡Híjole! Tanetomo and Yasuyori are working together to gun down everyone with Yasuyori covering the gaps in suppression fire!
MC: Good job guys! / Let's press our advantage, Tanetomo! / Yasuyori, I'll help!
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(B) Tanetomo: Of course. I will do what I must to fulfill Milord's orders.
(C) Yasuyori: No worries, I know what I need to do!
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Tanetomo: MC you should be careful. They're after you for some reason. Normally I'd make you bait, but since Milord hasn't ordered that I'm going to see how well you fight.
MC: Okay! / You believe in me? / Pamper me later?
(B) Tanetomo: Don't get carried away, that's just situational analysis.
(C) Tanetomo: The one who gets pampered here is ME.

Tanetomo: If the love tank finds us, he'll likely rout us all. MC, you hang back, get away, then flank him if you see him. You can handle that much, can't you?
Tanetomo: Okay, time to shoot down everyone else. Let's go Yasuyori.
Yasuyori: (blush)
Tanetomo: ...Yasuyori?
Bug A: I'm in love!
Bug B: My heart's going doki-doki!
Bug C: Love CAN bloom on the battlefield!
Shinya: Um, I'm sorry. (BANG)
Rangers: AAAAAA
Tiger Man: LOOK! It's the Missionaries MVP! He's not doing anything special but he's shooting down everyone! Actually it looks like the mobs are jumping into the shots? What?
Shinya: I honestly thought the Warmongers would be able to show something besides love towards me, but I guess not...wah, someone's behind me!
MC: Fight me Shinya!

Shinya: MC! ...my power really doesn't work on you, doesn't it? I'm bad at competing, but I'm going to try my best to face you head on!
Tanetomo: Stop, MC. Bad dog. Okay Shinya, I know all about you.
Shinya: Um, what do you mean?
Tanetomo: Your power of course. What kind of advisor would I be otherwise? I know how you can't do anything about it and I feel for you.
Shinya: Oh...
Tanetomo: ...but you know what? I hate you and your attitude towards it even more. You try to not use what you have and act like a nobody. But beauty is also strength just like bravery and wisdom are. You have power, so you should act like it! More importantly, I can't stand you getting more attention than me!
MC: Tell us how you really feel! / Actually this is kinda nice.
Tanetomo: ...Yasuyori, pay attention to me again. (smack)
Yasuyori: ...(gasp!) w-what was I doing!?
Tanetomo: I'll tell you later. Get ready to fight. And you, Shinya. Allow me to show you how soldiers live and how much bullets hurt!
Shinya: Sorry, I don't completely understand what you mean, but I do understand you don't like me. Thank you, I finally feel like I'm a part of the event! Cupid, full power!
End of Episode half

Live A Hero Virtual Fest Royale Episode 3 (Abridged)

??? (narrating): Dad was a strong hero.
Flashback!
reXer?: Cyber hero reXer is here! I can kick ass online and offline! Multiweapon change! Axe mode!
??? (narrating): Dad was a hero, online and offline. He did debugging work and made it look like a hero show to entertain people, and he fought villains and Monsters like it was debugging work.
reXer?: You like video games too, [REDACTED]? Keep at it! I'm cheering for you, son. Maybe you'll take up my torch one day. Kidding.
??? (narrating): When I also became a pro gamer and went to a tournament, he was my biggest cheerleader. I admired him and wanted to be like him. And then one day his joke stopped being a joke.
???: ...Dad? I've been working hard at the pro gamer thing even after you disappeared. I always place up in the top 8 or whatever and have getting famous...why'd you have to go? I wish you could've seen this.
??? (narrating): He was gone by the time my birthday came. But that was the day I got a message from him even though he was supposed to be gone.
???: A password? Isn't that...your avatar?

Title Card: Random Number Monstrosity

Present
Intermission time! The party is going to the port town where there's lots of NPCs and heroes there in a tavern. The party sits down to eat and talk.
Toshu: Delicious. It's like I'm eating genuine food.
Shaft: Weird how we can eat like this inside a game, but it feels real. How does it work...?
MC: Yeah, weird. Never seen these dishes but they're great.
reXer: You got into a capsule before getting into the game, yeah? They use light to stimulate the senses while the food and drink is them feeding nutrient jelly and drinks to us. Dunno the details since part of it is confidential Raidark tech.
Toshu: Magic, understood. Food is connected to energy though, so if it's delicious it's fine.
Shaft: Yes, thanks to space tech we can enjoy a meal together. Oh, this is a good time to learn more about each other!
Toshu: But we introduced ourselves already. What do we talk about? *(takes a drink)*
Shaft: Anything! ...oh I know. Why did everyone decide to participate? My agency recommended this of course, but it's been ages since I've done a team activity. Space taxi driving is mostly solo work.
MC: My agency recommended it too / Oh yeah, you're an ex-rugby player / oh yeah huh
(A) Shaft: Most agencies are doing this for publicity. And we get experience.
(B) Shaft: Yes, I've been doing team sports for so long that I miss it sometimes.
(C) Shaft: Right. Sometimes I miss when I was playing.

Shaft: So why are you here, Toshu?
Toshu: Same as you. Agency leaders sent us here last time too. I wasn't thrilled at first, but I was interested when I heard they were changing the setup. Sometimes struggling is necessary for wisdom.
MC: So this is like training? / Training every day is the basics, huh / How stoic
(A) Toshu: Indeed. The quickest way to being a samurai is studying the heart, strength, and technique of a martial artist.
(B) Toshu: Sort of.
(C) Toshu: I want to be a samurai, so training is obvious.

Shaft: What about you, Cerastium?
Cerastium: ...what is...my justice?
Shaft: Cerastium?
Cerastium: Huh? O-oh! Sorry, I was thinking about things.
MC: Ah.
Cerastium: This competition is like a festival for Orient City, right? That makes it UEHA Japan's jurisdiction so I couldn't join even if I wanted to. But now that I can join in while I'm in France, I joined thinking I could try out my justice.
reXer: ...oh, so it wasn't to win?
MC: What about you reXer? Winning?
reXer: M-me? Uhh...
reXer loudly clears his throat.
reXer: Winning of course. I'm a pro gamer, so I need to prove it sometimes. Why wouldn't I do my best to win?
Shaft: Oh, so that's why you made your suggestion.
reXer: ...right. I do this all the time, so me taking point should lead us to victory. Might as well since none of you are out to win exactly, right? Should be fine.
MC: I guess...? Winning isn't everything though.

Cerastium: That makes a certain kind of sense...
reXer: ...I'm not trying to start a fight. You can say what's on your mind.
Cerastium: We're a team, so we should support each other whether things are going for us or against us.
reXer: Will that guarantee us winning? Who's more used to this game world than me? Who can turn things around besides m--
Cerastium: I feel heroes need a reason to win even if they do. You fight rationally, but I don't see justice in it.
Shaft: Cerastium...? What are you...
reXer: Japan has the idea of "might makes right," doesn't it? Does that need to show justice?
Cerastium: Justice is respecting kindness and duty, saving people from Monster and the lawless, and correcting people who stray from the path. Saying things after you win isn't justice. At least, that's my belief.
reXer: ...but--
Cerastium: Yes, I'm repeating what Justice's justice is. So...I don't know, even though I came here to show what my justice is...
reXer: ...

Toshu: I don't think we got any closer.
Shaft: Yeah...
Awkward silence.
MC: Let's go look for it. Battles aren't just about fighting, you can find things in them too.
Cerastium and reXer: what
Shaft: I agree. That's the best path forward.
MC: Yeah! I have no proof but yeah!
Shaft: One for all! Let's try it!
Cerastium: !!
reXer: Hmm. I still want to win! Nothing else m--
Everyone's phones start pinging.
reXer: ...oh, time to go. I'll get the high score next time.
reXer runs off. Everyone follows after.

Later
The party goes to the port city wharf. Someone is coming.
???: bark bark!
Kouki: Sirius, stop that! Why are you--oh.
MC: Long time no see, Kouki! / Good boy! / Wow you dressed up
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(A) Kouki: Yeah, same to you. My agency suggested I go, but I didn't think I'd see you here.
(B) Sirius: Bark bark!
Kouki: NOOO, get off them I'm not paying anybody's cleaning bills!
(C) Kouki: Hello I am an entertainer, thank you. I have to look my best whenever I go out.
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Kouki: Wow, I never expected to go up against you--
???: Oh la la, is that you sweetcheeks? Did you come to see me?
Kouki: Oh no! The stench of sleaze is coming!
Alchiba: Well hello MC! Fancy seeing you again here.
MC: Alchiba! / Still a flirt I see / It's getting sexier in here!
(B) Alchiba: Heh. Everyone would do that when they see a charmer like you.
(C) Alchiba: Oh thanks. I keep myself looking sharp so I'll be good to see you whenever.

Alchiba: This must be fate. Hey wanna go on a date with me after this fi--
Kouki: Stop hitting on people right before we fight!
Alchiba: Man you are stuffy for a kid. Or maybe you just can't keep up since you're a kid?
Kouki: Screw you, the entertainment industry has been riding hard on my status as a kid!
???: What's all the noise? Have our next opponents arrived?
Rutilix: ...Master Sorcerer! Are you our next opponent!?
MC: Rutilix!? / huh, where's the king? / You AREN'T in armor!?
(A) Rutilix: Good to see you again after so long, Sorcerer. I never expected to reunite with you here. Space technology sure is magical...
(B) Rutilix: He is...somewhere. It was his idea for us to join. I do hope he is not causing problems okay.
(C) Rutilix: Yes, when we were brought to the capsules, His Highness told me to take it off. I haven't worn clothes like this since before becoming a knight. Do they look strange?

Kouki: What? MC, how do you know these people and what did you do to make them owe you?
Rutilix: RUDE! I've been telling you to show the utmost gratitude to MC!
Kouki: W-what's it to you!? Cultural imperialism!
Rutilix: How dare you take advantage of my showing kindness to you for being younger!
Alchiba: Ugh, the babies are fighting again.
Rutilix: Excuse you, I am a proper KNIGHT!
Alchiba: Yeah, sure, whatever. Anyways--
Red?: (stares)
Alchiba: It's great how this totally unsuspicious and unassuming guy is the strong silent type.
MC: Is that your fourth party member? ...nice to meet you?
Red?: ...MC of Parallel Flight, huh?
MC: w-what
Red?: Heh. (steps back)

Alchiba: Hey wait, at least introduce yourself like somebody on the up and up. Sorry baby, he's just like that.
Cerastium: Wow MC, you know almost all of the opposing party again...
reXer: We aren't here to make friends. Let's get suited and get ready to fight already.
Alchiba: So hasty. Welp! Operator!
Team Alchiba transforms!
MC: Us too then! Execute!
Team MC transforms!
Toshu: Hmm, an Aradician knight? How nostalgic. We may come from the same planet, but I will spare no quarter!
Shaft: ...sorry, can I make a suggestion before we begin?
reXer: Now? What is it?
Shaft: What if we try letting reXer do what he wants once?
MC: Huh. Let's try it!

Toshu: You what!?
Shaft: Please, Toshu. I don't plan on letting it happen every other time. We've been flustered from the start, so I want to try battling with reXer being the team center at least once!
Toshu: But...
Cerastium: I'm okay with that. He's been wanting to do so and been planning that from the start. So please, Toshu?
reXer: ...I'm in! I'll win it for us for sure this time!
Toshu: Fiiine, I see I'm outvoted.
Shaft: Thank you! Okay, MC can you strategize with the three of us in the back while reXer's up front?
MC: Time to give it a shot!
Everyone takes battle stances. Also...
Red?: (smirks at MC)
MC: w-wait what
System PA: 3...2...1...match start.
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Alchiba: OOF! Not bad, but I got a trick of my own!
Shaft: Rugby intuition intercept!
Alchiba: OOF, didn't see that coming! Still, you can't expect to win with th--
Shaft: reXer, now!
reXer: Right! Sword Mode, slash!
Alchiba: UGH, that was fast! I'm backing out, Operator!
reXer: One down!
Kouki: Hey, we're not going down that easy!
reXer: Oh no, an ambush!
Cerastium: Knight Defense!
Kouki: Where'd you come from!?
Cerastium: I have to be this fast to protect people! reXer!
reXer: ...right! Gamer Swing!
Kouki: OW! Dammit, if only you didn't get in the way...

Rutilix: What are you two doing!? Face me, foes!
Toshu: No, you shall face ME!
Rutilix: (gasps) You stopped me!? How!?
Toshu: Same home planet. I know those moves. reXer!
Rutilix: OH NO
reXer: Multiweapon, change! Axe Mode!
Rutilix: !? I still have enough room to get away!
reXer: ...! I misjudged the distance!
Rutilix: My turn! Saber Stab!
reXer: OOF! Dammit...
Toshu: (I knew it. He's unfamiliar with that weapon.)
reXer: One more time!
Rutilix: AGH! Not bad!
MC: Wow, this is actually working out better than expected!

Rutilix: I'M DOWN
reXer: One left! Just gotta keep up the pace and...!
Red?: ...
reXer charges at the last hero team member! Red? makes no attempt to move away.
Red?: ...hmph.
reXer: What, I missed!? He didn't even move!
Red?: Wow, your aim's that bad?
Red? is now behind reXer!
reXer: Wait, is he teleporting!? HAX!
Red? warps in front of reXer.
Red?: Weak.
reXer: OOF
MC: What just happened!?

Cerastium: I can't believe they still had power like that hidden!
Shaft: Wait, something's wrong!
reXer: Dammit, I shouldn't be taking damage like a bitch like that!
Red?: Reeeally? Yeah, a hero like you shouldn't be chumping out with just a little stat hacking.
reXer: WHAT
Sudden forest stage change!
MC: WHAT
Toshu: Wait, we were just at a wharf!
Shaft: The rest of the opposing team is gone too!
Red?: What, that's it? I warped us so I'm the only one against y'all.
Toshu: I will cut your attitude down to size!
Shaft: No wait, it could be a trap!
Toshu: !? I'm in quicksand now!
Red?: Just like my research said! You can't move right in watery places!
Toshu: What!? !!
Toshu barely grazes Red?'s attacks but...
Toshu: I'm stuck!
Red?: Pfft, loser.
Toshu: OOF
MC: Toshu!

Toshu is gonna get Falcon Punched!
Cerastium: Toshu! ...I'll stop you!
Cerastium tries to block for Toshu!
Cerastium: Ow, that's so strong!
Toshu and Cerastium both get knocked into the water.
Red?: That's it?
reXer: There's still me! Gamer Swing! (attempts to backslash Red?)
reXer: Dammit, he disappeared again!
Red?: Ooh, close one. You fight dirty for a hero.
reXer: How is he doing that!?
Shaft: reXer, I'll stall for you! Get some distance and--
Red?: Ugh. Fine, you first!
Red? doesn't swing very hard at Shaft but still somehow slams him into the water.
reXer: How can he be so strong!?
Red? uses Glare on reXer!
reXer: ...!? I've been paralyzed!
MC: reXer, what's wrong!? How's he binding you!?

reXer: What's going on!?
Red?: Loser!
reXer: OOF
reXer gets Mega Kicked!
Red?: One more!
Red? lied. Lots more actually as reXer's weapon drops to the ground.
Cerastium: reXer! (charges in)
Red?: !?
Red? angrily deflects Cerastium.

Shaft: Rugby Slam!
Red?: OOF! Well screw you too for--
Red? realizes he's been bounced towards Toshu.
Toshu: If you're coming this way, it would be remiss of me to drop the ball even if I can't move.
Toshu quickslashes!
Red?: ...
Toshu: I know not what sorcery you are using, but I will not stand for any more needless brutality!
Cerastium: Injustice!
The party has regrouped with everyone covering reXer.
reXer: Y-you...guys...
Shaft: Don't let your guards down, everyone!
Red? stands down surprisingly. Still looks pissy.
Red?: I don't get this at all. Every other MVP I took out had the team fall apart. Some people even begged for mercy. Did I jack the wrong guy? ...no wait, it's you guys not me. What makes you all different from the others?

MC: what?
Red?: ...whatever. I gotta get back before this dude's teammates notice and start yelling and screaming. Plus I can only fudge the clock so far and can't tire myself out too much. This has to be perfect.
Red? raises his hand, and the party readies to fight. But...
Red?: Next time, I'll put you guys in your place and show you who really is better.
Red? disappears as the area reverts back to the wharf!
PA System: Game set. Team Blue wins, calculating points.
Oh yeah, Team MC lost.
Kouki: W-wait, we won? After that ass kicking?
Rutilix: Somehow...what just happened?
Alchiba: And where's what's-his-face?

Cerastium: ...hey, time apparently stopped when we were at that other place. (checks phone clock)
Shaft: Really? And the other team doesn't seem to know what happened. That guy is gone too. Who was he?
Toshu: >:|
reXer: I-I...lost... :(
MC: You okay?
MC holds their hand out to reXer.
reXer: Oh, MC...
After a bit of hesitation, reXer takes their hand.
End of Episode

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 1 Part 2 (Abridged)

Tiger Man: Mic test! Can you guys here me?
Tiger Man: Okay cool, thanks for waiting everyone! You guys ready for the Valentine Snow Fight!?
Cheerleaders War Mobs: YEEEAAAAHHHH
Tiger Man: Good answer, mis amigos! I'm your host, Tiger Man of the Warmongers! Wink! Let's get the introductions in, then get this show on the road! First off, the WARMONGERS! Representing them, Yoritomo!
Yoritomo: Hello, I have just one thing to say to everyone: do what you must, and win. That is all.
War Mobs: YES SIR!
MC: whoa

Tiger Man: SUCH PRESENCE!
Tanetomo: ...
Yasuyori: Are you cold or something, Advisor?
Tanetomo: ...no! Don't you understand how terrible it can be for your lord to order you to win?
Tiger Man: Introducing the group, the Missionaries! And a word from their representative, Jacob!
Jacob: Hello everyone. I can tell without looking that you are all filled with love, which is convenient because I cannot see anyways. Let us speak of love (with our fists)!
Angels: YEEEEAAAAHHHH
Girimekhala: Maria, is Jacob always like that?
Maria: Well...he's not that good at speaking since he's more of a physical person. Still, he's confident in his strength, and that drew a lot of members to us.
Girimekhala: O-oh. He'd get on great with the gang leader and the student prez at my old school.

Tiger Man: Wow I can feel that mic performance of love(??)! Make it an exciting game, guys! Now pay attention as I explain the one rule you need to remember: HIT THEM WITH SNOWBALLS! Comprende? Bien! Now you aren't making these snowballs yourselves. We got special snow guns of all kinds made for the event with accompanying snow tanks to fill for ammo! Hit someone for points, get hit to lose points. We got camera drones watching, so get yourselves ready and get to your starting zones!
Andvari (PA System): Testing, testing. Can you hear me? Good. Recorder, go join the Missionaries for this warm up match. Switch over at the next one. And don't forget the camera!
MC: Huh, gotta remember the goggles. Time to pick a gun.
Girimekhala: Hey, glad to have you on our side this game! I wonder if there's a snow gun my size?
MC: Hmm... / Maybe try them all? / Let's go look together
(B) Girimekhala: Good idea! There must be something that'll click!
(C) Girimekhala: Ohh, thanks! It's hard to pick with so many.

Girimekhala: Damn, they put together this many snow guns for the event? Andvari and Tezcatlipoca are the sponsors, right? Mad respect for getting this all ready. I gotta make this event a success!
MC: You're fired up! / ...why a snow fight anyway? Got a reason to make this work?
---
(A) Girimekhala: Well yeah, I really want to make this thing successful!
---
Girimekhala: Well, I can't really handle things veering off plans. I panic and trip, I skip over things I wanna say, lots of stuff. I try to make plans, but it never works out right, so...even though it hasn't, making plans became habit for me. Same as this time. I was thinking if there was something I could do for the guild until I saw the Valentine Snow Festival. Nothing I do goes right, and I didn't want to say this to anyone... Well I was looking at the site when Maria came by. Jacob heard about it, and now here we are. They helped me do something I couldn't do myself, so I want to at least make this great.
MC: Let's do it together! / ...you pushing yourself?
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(A) Girimekhala: Thanks! Let's enjoy it all together!
(B) Girimekhala: Nah. I'm actually glad there's something I can do!
---
Girimekhala: Oops! Let's go get a snow gun already!

Later
The Missionaries and Warmongers have lined up!
Tiger Man: Got your guns? Filled your snow tanks?
Angels: YEEEAAAHHH
Tiger Man: Cool! Just point and click now! There's no winners or losers in the warm up match, but we got a special prize for the high scorer!
Bug Soldiers: YEEEAAAHHH
Tiger Man: Time to do the countdown! 10 seconds!
Tiger Man: 5!
Tiger Man: 4!
Tiger Man: 3!
Tiger Man: 2!
Tiger Man: 1!
Tiger Man: GO GO GO
MC: Meh, here we go / NO MERCY / EAT SNOW
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Tiger Man: GAME SET!
MC: finally it's over / wow! / I STILL NEED TO SHOOT PEOPLE
Jacob: Good job, MC. I couldn't see, but I could tell. This was more intense than I thought. Next time I will graze through the snowballs and slip in for a straight punch!
Shinya: J-Jacob, please calm down. Things have only just started.
Girimekhala: Yeah, there's two more rounds after this...
Jacob: Thank you, but there is no need for concern over me. This is far less taxing than the days and nights in the past where I would do nothing but speak of love with my fists.
MC: I have to go against you...? / Had fun, Shinya? / How's your gun, Girimekhala?
(A) Jacob: Oh! Are you looking forward to talking with me later? We shall soon get close and personal, fists filled with love slugging each other! I am so grateful for this rare opportunity.
(B) Shinya: I have, but Cupid's enjoyed things even more. He got to cut loose after having to hold back all the time. I'm actually bad at direct competition, but since I'm here I'll try my best.
(C) Girimekhala: Mad respect for your work out there! I tried too, but I kept tripping... I spent like half the time buried in the snow.

Tiger Man: Results time, amigos! First, an announcement from the Warmongers side! Their MVP is...him!
Tanetomo: ...me? Was everyone taking this too lightly since it was a game?
Yasuyori: ...I watched you mow people down with your snow gun as an ally and...
Tanetomo: did you say something?
Yasuyori: N-no! Congratulations, Advisor!
Tiger Man: H-haha. Well good luck in the main battles! Now on to the Missionaries! Their MVP is...these two!
Shinya and Girimekhala: what
Girimekhala: This can't be right!
Shinya: M-me too!? I know Cupid went off, but I...
Azazel: Oh no, you two clearly did well.
MC: W-where were you watching? / Were you watching the whole time? / Explain!

Azazel: Heh. I can't say everything, but I'll tell you what I saw. Shinya's hit rate is leagues above everyone else. You clearly are an archer, aren't you? You and Cupid have scored plenty of points between you two. Girimekhala meanwhile was an ambusher, hiding in the snow and keeping people from scoring off you.
Girimekhala: But I just tripped into the snow...can I actually be happy about this?
Shinya: My hit rate? ...maybe people just didn't get out of the way?
Tiger Man: I-I'm getting a little down at the cold reception to the pow-wow, amigo. But anyways, come tell us about our fabulous prize, boss!
Tezcatlipoca: HAHAHA! Literally everybody shot me! I saw it coming but it still makes me sad! Oh right, the prize. Here. Special squad captain uniforms from the Crafters! Wear these in the real matches, and you'll be named captains. Meaning you'll be team leaders and worth so many more points! What kind of tactics will you use with your status? I can't wait to see what terrible ideas you'll use!
Tiger Man: Thanks boss! Okay guys, put them on!

Shinya, Girimekhala, and Tanetomo put on their stupidly bright snow combat outfits. And Jacob and Yoritomo too for some reason.
Tanetomo: It fits well enough I suppose. Fine for a war game.
Yoritomo: ...not bad. I'm not happy this declares my status as a leader though.
Girimekhala: Is it really okay for me to have this...?
Shinya: I don't know if I should have this, but it should make a good story to tell when I get back.
Jacob: So I'll be shot at more with this on. How exciting.
Tiger Man: Have you guys memorized who the leads are!? Make the real games a smash hit!
Players: YEEEAAAHHH
Tiger Man: Time to strategize people! 30 minutes to have your pregame meetings!
MC: Later guys! / No holding back!
Girimekhala: Oh right you're on that side now. I'm sad now...but this is for the event, so let's have fun!
Shinya: ...right. Let's all do our best.
Jacob: Come at me with all you have, MC. Up close and personal is where the love is.

Later
MC: The Warmongers are supposed to be around here...
Tanetomo: Oh, MC. What a shame we weren't in the same place earlier so you could admire my cuteness.
MC: I can just do that as an ally now / R-right / I-I guess...?
(A) Tanetomo: I'm glad you know who is cute. If only some people in the guild were like you that way.
(B) Tanetomo: I see you thinking there. Please, share with us. We're friends, aren't we? Come, admire me.
(C) Tanetomo: ...oh, that's sad. And I tried so hard to look for you. I can't believe you don't know what should come next.

Tanetomo: That's enough of a greeting. I've heard you're joining us...you don't see certain people here? Well we're usually busy at this time of year. There's one training alone in the mountains, one off making rounds with his fan club, and one who says going outside in itself is a problem. Everyone besides them usually comes for a snow field drill...but this year SOMEONE used up all our budget to set this event up so now we had to come here. Still, our lord bade us to bring victory, so you shouldn't hold back even if you know the other side. We should get started soon...where is milord anyway? You stay, I will go look.
Yasuyori: Hello MC! Long time no see!
Shennong: Hey Problem Child, it's been a while. Feeling sick?
MC: Wow, you're both here! / Doctor, check up please! / Yasuyori, nice to see you again!
(A) Shennong: Haha, the generals dragged us in.
Yasuyori: As the good doctor says. The advisor was...very displeased when he heard about the event.
Shennong: We should at least enjoy the resort while we're here.
Yasuyori: I can't say this in front of the advisor...but having worthy opponents will good stimulation.
(B) Shennong: That's the first thing you say to me? You shouldn't tease adults like that. Look, see how easy it is for me to catch you.
(C) Yasuyori: I'm more excited than usual here on the snowy peaks. Uh, not like I enjoy snow or anything! P-please stop looking at me like that!

Shennong: Say, where's our advisor? We don't have that long to plan.
Yasuyori: He was just here a second ago, so I hope it's nothing bothersome...
Shennong: Oh wait look, there he is.
Tanetomo and Yoritomo walk over.
Tanetomo: Thank you for waiting everyone. Time to start our strategy briefing.
MC: Wow, a real military briefing! I am inordinately excited about this!
Yoritomo: (stares) ...oh, so you are here. Well I was informed of such...
Yoritomo: Now onto the briefing: I have no instructions. Do as you will.
Yasuyori and Shennong: ?
MC: ??
Tanetomo: ?!?!?!
End of Episode 

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 1 Part 1 (Abridged)

Tezcatlipoca: BRRRROTHER!
Andvari: Hey MC, good on you for coming!
MC: BYE
Andvari: Hey wait, get back here and listen at least!
Tezcatlipoca: Nooo, don't leave me BRRRROTHER!
Andvari: Come on, I promise I'm not gonna bite.
Tezcatlipoca: With you here, this is going to be great!
Andvari: ...you want me to get on with it, don't ya?
MC: Fine I guess I can hear you out / this is my life now / I'm actually excited for this!

Andvari: Yep! I guess you know already, but this is my newly opened winter resort! Not that many people know about it yet though, so I planned a Valentine Snow Festival. The original plan was seasonal sweets in the hotel, but then the Warmongers called.
Tezcatlipoca: My time has come! To explain, we were going to do our usual winter military drill this time of year, but then...I GOT SICK OF IT!
MC: what???
Tezcatlipoca: I can excuse using the same plans every year, but I draw the line at an all white battlefield! There were FOUR of us with different colors each! Black, white, red, and blue! There at least needs at least two colors on the field or else I'm going to get bored! But then I heard this resort was opening near where our drills are usually held, so I called the owner to make a suggestion.
Andvari: Well I couldn't actually have them doing drills during my event, so I changed it up a bit.
Tezcatlipoca: I placed an order with the Crafters for some special equipment, and when I arrived...
Andvari: Yeah! This is the Valentine Snow Festival's main attraction event! AKA...

Andvari and Tezcatlipoca: THE VALENTINE SNOW FIGHT!
MC: what
Tezcatlipoca: BRRRROTHER! Are you tired of snow fights already?
Andvari: This ain't just any snowball fight! It's a survival game! You'll get it once you see the Crafters' new gear. Honestly I never thought I'd be collabing with the Warmongers. But whatever makes my event more exciting!
Tezcatlipoca: We will gladly offer our support if it benefits us as well. Now for the main part, BRRRROTHER!
Andvari: We want you to be the recorder.
MC: Like...the camera man? / I don't get it but okay!
(C) Andvari: What? Where's that confidence coming from? Still good that you're down for this.
Tezcatlipoca: Yes! I love how you charge ahead so recklessly, BRRRROTHER!

Andvari: We want you to film and stream the event. Prep work's all done for that. Also we want you to be in event with these on.
Tezcatlipoca: Crafters special snow goggles! Built in camera! Water resistant! Impact resistant!
Andvari: You can join either side since you know like literally everyone. They'll be open with you, so go record it all! I'll edit it all afterwards and sell it specially to the players as memorabilia! You'll be paid and have fun with the event, while I make all the money! Cool, huh?
MC: Well I WAS planning on joining in / I'll do it if you thank me personally / I'll kick everyone's asses!
(B) Andvari: What!? I CHARGE FOR THAT! I'll do it!
(C) Andvari: Raise some hell out there!

Andvari: Verbal contract, sealed! Make me my money! So the event has three rounds and I'll switch you to a different team each time.
Tezcatlipoca: Yes, you're fighting BRRRROTHER! This will be great, hahaha!
MC: You think so...? (thinks of the Warmongers) Isn't this going to be lopsided?
Tezcatlipoca: No it won't. You know how much I hate wars I'm sure to win. Also I'll be going up against that man I can't use my tricks on, so this will be a war that's worth betting my body on.
Andvari: Eh, don't think about it too much. Just have fun! There'll be an announcement when things start, so go wait in the hotel until then.
Tezcatlipoca: I am so excited, BRRRROTHER! How about we do a preliminary skirmish of sweets speed eating?
Andvari: Hold up Tez, you gotta stay.
Tezcatlipoca: Why? I passed on the construction work to the necessary people.
Andvari: Not that, there's people looking for you. You never explained things to them, did you...?
Tanetomo: Commander. Care to explain why our budget is gone and the drill is now a mere game?
Yoritomo: And those snow statues. Are you trying to provoke me with them? Because it's working.
Tezcatlipoca: Of course. I'm sure you know, but I can indeed explain all this...SURPRISE!
Yoritomo and Tanetomo: >:|
MC: Uhh...bye!

Inside
Shinya: MC? Wow, what a coincidence meeting you here.
MC: Shinya, long time no see! Wait, were you always one of the Missionaries?
Shinya: I'm glad to see you're doing alright...oh, does it seem weird for me to be here? I was originally in a different guild, but I left because of Reasons. The Missionaries have graciously allowed me to temporarily join them. There's an event today, so I wanted to improve my relations with them. There's also a lot of sweets here I wanted to use for cafe treat ideas.
MC: Wow! How is the cafe doing by the way? And your usual gang?
Shinya: Taromaiti, Kalki, and Hermes are holding the fort so I could go. It's nice how busy the cafe is this time of year, but there's a bit too many people coming to see me...

Cafe Asterism
Boy A: Shinya! Take my chocolates!
Wolf B: Take my love!
Girl C: Have my babies!
Randos: SHIIIINYAAAA
Taromaiti: Shinya's out on guild business.
Kalki: That is true. If Shinya is your only business for being here, get out and stop obstructing ours!
Hermes: Cafe's still open as usual. Eating in? Come back later? Whichever.
Randos: NOOOOO
Taromaiti: I'm so glad we let Shinya get out.
Kalki: It pains me to be away from him, but this is for his sake!
Hermes: Meh, pay me and I'll do my job. I'm glad the salary's good because I've done more kicking Shinya fans out than cafe work! Hey, how about we close for--I'm just kidding, stop looking at me like that.
Andvari's Resort
MC: oh
Shinya: Yes. It feels awkward being here when everyone else is working so hard, but we all discussed it and agreed I should do this since staying back would bother the people just wanting to eat and relax. I'll enjoy myself here so that I can go back with a smile. See you later, MC.

Later
Maria: Hello MC! It's been so long.
MC: Maria, long time no see! Big crowds!
Maria: I'm happy to see you're doing well, and I'm glad we're participating together. This was suddenly thrown together, but I'm excited for the event as one of the players.
MC: Wait, you didn't decide to join yourself?
Maria: No, we normally hand out free chocolate and do other charity things, but then someone suggested we do this. We're still doing our usual event, which is where the rest of the Missionaries are doing. Chouji, Kimun Kamui, and Gabriel are there. Everyone else chose to either go here or there.
MC: That one sounds like fun... / And yet there's still a lot of people here
(A) Maria: Hee hee. We always do it this season, so please come visit after this event finishes.
(B) Maria: Well we are the biggest guild in terms of members. We can't have everyone join in, but at least some of them can enjoy it.

Maria: Oh! Let me introduce you to the one who suggested we do this.
Girimekhala: Hey, Maria!
Maria: Oh look, it's him!
Girimekhala: It's about to start! Are you re--
Maria: Wait, don't run or you'll--
Girimekhala: (trips) AAAAAA
MC: OH NO
SLAM
Maria: Are you two okay!?
Girimekhala: Oh no, I tripped again! ...oh. Hey, are you alright!?
MC: heavy / ow / mmm...
(AB) Girimekhala: Medic!
(C) Girimekhala: Y-you're smiling!? Did you hit your head? MEDIC!

Maria: Girimekhala, calm down.
Girimekhala: Oh! S-sorry.
Maria: It's okay. You both seem unhurt, and no apparent head injuries. If you don't feel well later, I'll ask one of the medic staff to help.
Girimekhala: Okay. Crazy how you're always so calm.
Maria: I'm just slightly more used to things than most people. MC, let me introduce you. This is Girimekhala, he transferred from Umamichi.
Girimekhala: Sorry about just now! Nice to meet you, uh...
MC: I'm MC. Nice to meet you! / BIG
(C) Girimekhala: Never seen an elephant before? Well look and be amazed! I'm huge and strong!

Girimekhala: Okay, let's enjoy this thing together! Oh that reminds me, I wanted to go greet the guildmaster...
Maria: Jacob? He was here just a second ago...
Girimekhala: Really? Then I should see him soon...oh, there he is!
MC: Jacob's here too? / The guildmaster ISN'T Maria!?
---
(A) Maria: Yes, he came back the other day. We talked about the event, so he said he wanted to come.
(B) Maria: Yes, lots of people think that. I'm just a representative and Jacob is the actual guildmaster. Then again, I do almost all of the communications so it's no wonder people think that...
---
Jacob: Somebody call me? Hello Maria, Girimekhala...oh, and MC. How nice to see you again, blindness notwithstanding.
MC: Long time no see! / (shake hands) / (hug)
(A) Jacob: I can tell how full of love you are by hearing your voice.
(B) Jacob: Thank you for your consideration for my eyes. Can you sense the love I've built up over my journey through discussions (with my fists)?
(C) Jacob: Thank you for your consideration for my eyes. Your body warmth is filled with love. I'd like to cross hands and love with you someday.

Girimekhala: (stares)
Jacob: What is it, Girimekhala? I can tell you've been staring at me even though I'm blind.
Girimekhala: Oh I was just thinking about how you weren't scared of my size. But then again, you're blind. Tokyo is a big world...
Jacob: So why was I called?
Girimekhala: Oh right! Guildmaster, it's almost time so--
Jacob: You can just call me Jacob.
Girimekhala: Really? Okay, Jacob it's almost time for the event to start. Uh, should I carry you?
Jacob: Thank you, but no.
Maria: I'll go call everyone else, Girimekhala. See you later, everyone.
Girimekhala: Let's see, next is...
MC: Say, didn't you plan this event?
Girimekhala: Yeah I like planning, and I took Jacob's advice on the stuff I thought up.
Jacob: This was on the list, so I said I wanted to join in. I can feel the love already, filling snowballs with your whole heart and throwing them at people. And we'll be up against the Warmongers. My fist wants to make friends with them already!
Girimekhala: I-I don't know what that's about, but thanks to Jacob joining in, everyone's been excited.
MC: what...?

Arslan: Hahaha, calm down Jacob! We haven't even started yet.
Azazel: Heh, you're so excited yourself Arslan.
Arslan: Of course I am! It's a game, but it's a game against the Warmongers. It's not every day that happens!
Zabaniya: Their tactics would be meaningful to study.
Arslan: You're no fun. Then again you're excited in your own way, so I guess that's okay...?
MC: Arslan, you're getting into this! / Zabaniya, are you having fun? / You're in too, Azazel?
---
(A) Arslan: Oh, hello cub! You here too? This is gonna be even better!
(B) Zabaniya: Hello, MC. I'm not sure if I'm having fun, but I shall do my best.
(C) Azazel: Oh hello MC. Yes, I am admittedly somewhat interested. I bet you weren't expecting someone to make playing in the snow sound sinful now were you? Despoiling pure snow. Baring your inner thoughts. Clashing bodies. Mmm...
---
Girimekhala: Y-you guys, sorry to cut in but it's almost time!
PA System: The Valentine Snow Fight will begin shortly. All participants, please come to the ski slope.
Girimekhala: There it is! Let's go now! You too, MC!
MC: Wait, don't trip!
Girimekhala: (trips) AAAAAA
End of Episode part

Live A Hero Virtual Fest Royale Episode 2 (Abridged)

Red: OW
Green: Come at us, bros!
The opposing team challenges the party to a fight in classic Pokemon style. Cerastium takes point.
Cerastium: Shaft, I'll weaken them! Cover for me!
Shaft: Okay! Here I--
reXer: Leroy Jenkins!
Red: A pincer attack! I can't tell what they're doing!
Cerastium: W-what!? Wait, reXer, you'll hit my shield!
Toshu: Get back here! You are supposed to be behind me!
reXer: I got the front. Get back.
Toshu: Listen here, you little punk!
MC: reXer, no! / The enemy side is panicking! / LISTEN

reXer: Urk...! No, I'll do it! I have to!
reXer hesitates for a second at MC's directions.
Purple: What? Whatever, attack!
reXer barely grazes the attack!
reXer: Ha! Missed! (oh my god that was close) Multiweapon, Sword!
Purple: Whoa crap! That looks strong, but you didn't hit me either!
reXer: Ugh, one more time!
Shaft: AAAAAA
Purple: wait wha--OOF
Shaft charges in to follow up on the opening and blows Purple away!
Toshu: Shaft followed up? I can't handle kids these days and their thoughtlessness...but this is our chance!
MC: Now, Toshu! Attack from the right! / Ceras, support!
(C) Cerastium: Okay! Toshu, I got your back!

Toshu: Understood! Cerastium, come with me!
Cerastium: In that glorious hero's name!
Cerastium tanks the enemy attacks, and Toshu rushes in to attack.
Toshu: Sword Samurai X!
Oh wait, someone else is there too.
reXer: I can do this! Overtake "Oversynchro Execution"!
MC: Wait, what? When!? And he's hogging the VP!
Red: What ARE they doing!? Is that the rising star Operator I heard about!?
Toshu: WHAAAAT
Cerastium: What? reXer!
Shaft: D-did reXer hit Toshu too?
Yes he did. Toshu got bombed along with the rest of the opposing team.
PA System: Game set. Team Red wins. Calculating points.

Title Card: The Justice I Admire

PA System: Points have been calculated as follows. MC: 319 pts. Cerastium: 422 pts. Shaft: 554 pts. Toshu: 576 pts. reXer: 228 pts.
reXer: What!? Why do I have the least again!?
Toshu: Why is that a mystery to you!? You went off on your own, and you got me caught up in your special attack! Thank goodness Shaft was there to save me! And we have a whole audience watching everything! [insert more lecturing here]
reXer: But I tried so hard...
Toshu: I am not done yet! Why did you cut in and hinder us?
reXer: Getting in the way wasn't the plan. I just went in because I thought I could do it. I have to keep an eye on the flow of things if I want to bring us to victory and--
Toshu: Who CARES so much about winning!? Do you realize how much danger you put yourself in chasing desperately after glory!?
reXer: !! I-I'm not...desperate...

Shaft: Okay, that should be enough. We've won, so why don't we celebrate that with a drink? We are in a game, and there's many choices I'm unfamiliar with. (steps in between with drinks in hand)
Shaft: Here, Toshu, some super konbu tea. And this one is Mega Blue.
Toshu: ...fine, I'll stop here this time. But reXer, getting too focused on winning can cloud your eyes. I don't know why you are so fixated on it, but you should look around yourself some more, especially for your own sake.
reXer: ...!
Toshu sideeyes reXer who is balling up his fists, then takes a drink and sits down.
reXer: ...why? (goes to sit elsewhere and turns around)
MC: The team is falling apart. If only they could get along.

Shaft: Yeah, but they did only meet like today or however long it's been. The old reXer I heard of did move on his own sometimes, but that was still coordinated with his team. What do you think, Cerastium?
Cerastium: ...I might be misreading things, but he seems anxious about something.
MC: Huh. About what?
Cerastium: I don't know how to put it, but it's something I see a lot in new or transferred heroes. They try to do everything themselves instead of just their parts. Like responsibility and duty makes them feel like they HAVE to do it all...am I making sense?
MC: Hmm...so what's his deal?

Shaft: Huh. When I first started playing rugby, my senpais warned me against that. One for all, and all for one and all that. In group sports, what people wanted was team work. It's the same for pro gamers...yet reXer really wants to stand out for some reason. It's almost like he's somebody else--
Cerastium: Sorry to interrupt, but this is all conjecture. Only he knows the truth, but if this is how reXer wants to play things, then I want to support him.
MC: Really? Shouldn't we do something about his attitude?
Cerastium: We can do something if we know his motives, but not yet. We still don't know him, and he doesn't know us, so I want to try to match his pace. I think that's what teams are like. Okay?
MC: Alright, I guess we were rushing things too. / I wanna know more about you, Ceras.
---
(C) Cerastium: Hehe, same. In that case...
---
Beep beep!
reXer: Our next matchup! This time, I'll...! (runs off towards the marked location)
Shaft: Wait, reXer! ...we should go too.
Cerastium: R-right. Come on, Toshu, MC.
Toshu: Sigh...
Shaft: (What did I learn in rubgy and my old battles? I should first know my allies, and that's how I'll figure out my position!)

Later, at some rocky area
Subaru: ...oh, MC. Are you the Operator for the opposing team?
MC: Subaru, long time no see! / Nice outfit!
---
(C) Subaru: T-these clothes? I didn't picked them out to be fashionable. I change clothes too sometimes, please stop staring.
---
Hydoor: Oh, MC. You here too?
MC: Hydoor! / Hydie! / Awesome outfit!
---
(B) Hydoor: Stop calling me that! You wanna piece of me!?
(C) Hydoor: Heh, it's not like I wear the same clothes all the time! ...it's cool? Hell yeah it is!
---
Pubraseer: What's up? Are they here yet? ...oh, MC! It's been a while, how've you been?
MC: Yay, Pubraseer! / Wow, cool clothes!
(C) Pubraseer: Nice, huh? I was told to dress up since it's an event, but I don't know much about fashion...I went with the store recommendations.

Cerastium: Sacre bleu you know ALL of them!?
Subaru: Meh, it happens. If anything could be bad luck, it'd be not getting along with a new face.
Hydoor: You wanna start shit with me, Mister Romance Novelist!?
Subaru: Could you calm down? I was just making an observation.
Hydoor: What? Speak up, Mumbles!
Subaru: I want to go home and lock myself up in my office.
Pubraseer: Hey, hey, don't fight. We're supposed to be on the same side. Shake hands! How about we run around all day until the sun goes down? ...kidding. If I can be serious, you really should treasure your friends so you won't have regrets.
Hydoor: Yeah you've only said that a million times already. You're gonna drive me crazy with how I can't get a read on you.
Subaru: ...I have to agree.

Shaft: Uhh...what a quirky team.
Toshu: You HAVE seen our own team, yes...?
reXer: ...is it just you three? Isn't there a fourth hero to your team?
Hydoor: Huh? Where's the old man?
Subaru: Can't say, he's been wandering around for a while now.
Cerastium: ...! Fangirl senses tingling!
???: HAHAHA! Sorry to be late, you guys!
MC: It's him!
Cerastium: OOH
Ryekie: Hey you guys! ...oh! MC! Wow, I can't believe I'm up against your team already!
MC: Justice! / Welp / What, I have to go against you!?

Shaft: Whoa, we have to go against Zap the Justice!?
reXer: Heh! I'll win in the end.
Ryekie: Impressive! Go ahead, come spar with me! I'll take on anyone who comes at me!
Ryekie laughs loudly. Toshu's ears flatten.
Toshu: My hearing...
Cerastium: OooOOOoooH!
Toshu: Cerastium, why are you shaking like that?
Cerastium: MON DIEU, JUSTIIIICE
MC: WHAT / oh, she's a fan

Cerastium runs up to Justice, squealing.
Cerastium: It's you, Zap the Justice, the perfect hero of justice!
Ryekie: Whoa! Who are you...?
Cerastium: I am Cerastium, a hero with UEHA France! I've always admired you! You call yourself Justice, my favorite word in the whole wide world!
Ryekie: Oh, you like justice too? That's good! I! AM! ZAP THE JUSTIIIICE!
Cerastium: YES, I CAN DIE A HAPPY WOMAN
MC: uhhh / SIMP / hey, we're supposed to be fighting here?

Subaru: ...is she on your team? She's checked out mentally.
Shaft: ...I'm not sure what you expect us to do.
Pubraseer: I'm glad she's enjoying herself.
Toshu: ...she's ignoring us too.
Hydoor: Stop showing off for the fans and get ready to fight already, dammit! That's the whole point we're here!
reXer: Yeah, I'm waiting for it to start.
Ryekie: Oh right! Cerastium, I'll give you an autograph later.
Cerastium: Okay, I can wait forever for your signature! I should get it to say "Justice for Justice"...
Ryekie: Okay, let's go Operator!
Team Ryekie's Operator transforms Team Ryekie.

reXer: MC, us too!
MC: Right, execute!
The party suits up.
PA System: Preparations complete. Beginning battle in 30 seconds.
Ryekie: So MC, I've always seen your abilities as an ally, but today I'll be seeing how you operate as an opponent! Don't hold back!
MC: Okay! / I hope I can do this! / B-be gentle
reXer: An S Rank Hero on the other side...but stronger opponents is where the points are. I can do this! I can win! YEAH!
PA System: 3...2...1...
BATTLE START (more happens after)

PA System: Match set. Team Red wins. Calculating points.
Everybody detransforms.
Ryekie: Hahaha, excellent operating MC!
MC: omg we somehow won! / Thanks for the match! / It's nerve-wracking going against an office senpai!
Hydoor: Ugh, we lost. You should've moved faster, Nobeyama.
Subaru: This isn't ALL my fault. They were stronger than I thought they were. And trying to break through Cerastium's shield was folly.
Hydoor: WHAT!? T-that was...willpower, you know!?
Pubraseer: You can't help going over a battle you just lost. I underestimated them, so I'll have to think about that going forward in the next match. Isn't personal introspection what we need rather than trying to pick at the flaws of others?
Hydoor and Subaru: (stares)
Pubraseer: Kidding! Don't worry about it too much. This was fun, but let's enjoy everything coming up too!
Hydoor: ...w-well, your support after I got knocked back was helpful, Nobeyama. Keep doing that, thanks.
Subaru: R-right...taking initiative isn't my strong suit, so it helps when you do so...
Pubraseer: Friends!
MC: Awkward / They teacher and student? / Somehow they're working together

Cerastium: Justice! Um...great fighting out there!
Ryekie: You did great too, Cerastium! Awesome shield slinging with defense, support, and attack!
Cerastium: T-thank you very much! Oh, I can't believe my hero is complimenting my justice! I'm so happy that I could fight against the one I feel is the greatest justice!
Ryekie: Oh cool, thanks! HAHAHA!
reXer: The one she admires...?
Shaft: Wow, who'd have thought we'd see a new side of Cerastium so soon after the fight? I'm a little jealous that she has someone to aspire to be like.
Toshu: Is that what that is....?
MC: Something wrong, Toshu?

Toshu: No, but perhaps I am just overthinking things. There is something concerning in the way Cerastium admires Justice.
MC: what?
Toshu: I noticed because I also have people I aspire to be like. It isn't like being a fan though...I'm not sure how to put it.
Cerastium: Justice, let's talk more about justice!
Ryekie: Huh? You want to know what my justice is?
Cerastium: Yes! Your justice is the justice I want to achieve!
Ryekie: What...?
Cerastium: Please tell me more!
Ryekie: W-wait. My justice is...
The party is shocked.
Cerastium: Huh...? Did I do something rude? You're the justice I admire most, so I wanted to learn about it and walk the path of justice too...
Ryekie: W-well...
MC: Awkward!

Ryekie has to think a bit.
Ryekie: Cerastium, justice is different for everyone. This may sound harsh, but...my justice is mine alone.
Cerastium: B-but...
Ryekie: If you take my justice from me, what does that leave me?
Cerastium: I-I'm not...!
Ryekie: I know. You're touting my justice because you admire me. If you just haven't found your own kind of justice yet, that's fine for now.
Cerastium: M-my...own...?
Ryekie: ...if you ever want to be someone with true justice, you should look for your own justice inside yourself. Never forget that you can do that.
Cerastium: My justice...?

Ryekie: (smiles) Sorry for being so harsh there. I'll be waiting for the day you tell me what your own justice is.
Ryekie holds his hand out for a handshake. Cerastium shyly takes it and shakes hard.
Ryekie: Good luck! Later! (leaves)
Hydoor: Hey don't just walk off on your own, old man!
Subaru: He just comes and goes as he pleases...excuse us everyone.
Pubraseer: Bye MC! Next time, let's hang out and celebrate the festival!
MC: Bye Hydie! / See you, Subaru. / Yeah, let's hang out Pubraseer!
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(A) Subaru and Pubraseer smile.
Hydoor: DAMMIT I'm punching your face in the next time you call me that!
(BC) The other team smiles.
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The other three head off too.
reXer: Well they sure were talkative. Dunno what they said though.
Shaft: It's great you got to talk to your hero, Cerastium.
Cerastium: Y-yes, I suppose...
Toshu: Hmm...
MC: Figure something out?
Toshu: ...if you meet your heroes, you must never lose sight of yourself.
Cerastium: My...justice...?

Elsewhere
Ryekie's walking around, arms folded and head down thinking.
Ryekie: Maybe I said too much...? But then...if she's pursuing justice...
Someone is coming up from behind. Ryekie is too distracted to notice.
???: ...
Someone stares.
???: ...nice.
End of Episode

Live A Hero Virtual Fest Royale Episode 1 (Abridged)

Remember how last summer we had heroes fighting each other to be number one? It's that time again! Team Parallel Flight is walking down an underground hallway beneath Raidark HQ. Matrix Capsules abound.
Mokdai: The O-1 Hero Grand Prix is here again! I was confused when I heard about it earlier, but seeing it all now is making me excited!
MC: Down here? What is all that? / Wait what's happening
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(C) Mokdai: We had the O-1 Hero Grand Prix before. Summer thing, heroes fighting each other. This year we're going virtual for it!
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Huckle: Raidark's focusing everything into rebuilding Orient City, so they had no resources to get an arena ready. Instead they had an in-house group develop an SR arena area for the competition, and those capsules will link us in. We're here to get in and access the event area.
Akashi: The Supervirtual Reality World The World Neoaxis, huh? Even I've heard about it. But can we really fight in it like we can in the real world?
Mokdai: D-dunno. But isn't it exciting? You can move just by thinking about it!

Ryekie: Hahaha! Real heroes don't get to pick their battlefields, Akashi! And being in a virtual space means we can get heroes from all over the universe! Doesn't that sound great!?
Crowne: Apparently we'll have the most participants coming here ever. I'm surprised they got that many capsules ready for it.
Mokdai: Yeah, that's why I'm personally excited! I might get to talk to heroes I might only get to see on away trips! You think I can get autographs!? Even e-signatures!?
Akashi: Nerrrrd. You think this is a fan club meeting or something?
Sui: I heard we're randomly mixed into new teams instead of sticking as an agency, right? 5 people teams of 4 heroes, 1 Operator...I wonder if I'll do well like this.
MC: Wait what!?
Huckle: Well lots of people were hoping to get in, so there's special rules put in. The competition is a round robin setup, and the scoring is the same as last time. Viewers give points and your score accumulates throughout. There's the best team, best hero, and best Operator categories, and you'll need to beat out great rivals if you want those titles.
Yoshiori: So we'll have to fight our agency mates eventually? I dunno if I can do it if I have to go against Exio...
MC: What if it's me? / Simp / Nice outfit!
(A) Yoshiori: Why are we talking about YOU!? No mercy for anyone!
(B) Yoshiori: N-NO I'M NOT
(C) Yoshiori: Yeah, Exio's looking great today! ...wait, me? W-well...thanks then.

Exio: Heh, no use holding back on me if I'm against you. You know how this is. I've seen your abilities as an ally, but not as an opponent yet so this could be interesting.
Yoshiori: O-oh...! I'll do my best if I go against you then! You'll see how dependable I can be!
Melide: This is getting exciting. It was worth it asking you to join.
Monomasa: Yeah. I never expected to be in here too. It's nice to have battle events too.
Melide: I didn't think you'd be into this.
Monomasa: Well, "Monomasa" wanted a break, so this is good timing.
Okitaka: Hey y'all! Doin' good Huckie and friends?
MC: Okitaka! / whoa those clothes / Nice outfit!
(BC) Okitaka: Look good, don't it? I'm off at my day job too. How's Summer Okitaka lookin'?

Huckle: Okitaka. You're participating too?
Okitaka: Yup, the newbies are lined up too. Go easy, ya hear? Then again we might be on the same team! Oh wait right, work. Look, there's someone who wants to see y'all. Over here!
Sadayoshi: Hello, it's been a while.
MC: Col. Ikusabata! / OMG, NOT military fatigues! / Cool clothes!
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(C) Sadayoshi: Huh? O-oh, thank you. It feels awkward seeing someone I met through work while out of uniform...
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Okitaka: I just ran into him, starin' at y'all all flustered. I decided to talk to him and now here we are. Cute how scared he was.
Sadayoshi: N-no I wasn't! I was just...wondering how to speak up to someone I've worked with before after so long while not in a work context. This is embarrassing.
Okitaka: Dude, relax.

Mokdai: Hello, Col. Ikusabata. You know Okitaka?
Sadayoshi: Japan's Defense Bureau cooperates with UEHA, so I often see him. The commander always greets me amiably, but I'm awkward personally...
Okitaka: Holy cat, just take a chill pill and stop worryin' about how to talk to me!
Sadayoshi: I-I haven't been worrying about that!
Akashi: bruh
Okitaka: In other news, Raidark sure put in a ton o' money into puttin' this all together. This was cheaper than settin' up a physical arena? I get how it's marketin' the product placement up front to more people tho. And they stuck a tagline about a battle for the #1 Cyber Hero.
Ryekie: It helps us too! Now we can market ourselves even further across the galaxy. And this time we get cyber battlefields to allow for different terrain and combat types for other hero specialties. This could work out for us too!
Sadayoshi: So we can experience other planetary environments while remaining on Earth in an SR-RPG? I suppose we can think of it as training.
Okitaka: Ohhh, I get it. Raidark is advertisin' its new tech to customers and we can show off to fans in new stage battles. That ain't bad at all. They scratch our backs, we scratch theirs.

PA System: Online systems ready. Particpants, please enter through your assigned pods.
Okitaka: There's the bell. See y'all in the game!
Sadayoshi: Excuse us, and good luck.
Huckle: I hope we all do well. See you later.
Huckle: Okay everybody, time to split up. Don't somehow hurt yourself in cyberspace.
MC: Yes sir! / Good luck guys! / I'll do my best!
MC goes to their assigned capsule.
MC: Uhh... put on this visor, this collar thing, and put my hand here...
MC settles in and the capsule closes up. It's dark during login, but things start filling in.
System: Biodata read. Avatar setup complete. Transferring...
System: Welcome to The World (of Neoaxis)

Title Card: Virtual O-1 Grand Prix

MC is in a cyber plain. Wind blowing. Grass smells. Yep, sure feels real.
MC: This is all virtual!? Oh my god, space tech is amazing.
Moving around feels just like moving in reality. Someone is calling to MC. Also a message window pops up.
Sys. Message: Team assignments completed. Your team is... MC, Operator from Parallel Flight. Toshu, Hero from Heroic Educators Japan. Shaft, Hero from Global Drivers Union, Earth.
MC: Toshu and Shaft! Yay, familiar faces!
Sys. Message: Cerastium, Hero from UEHA France. reXer, Hero from Neotalents Production, Pro Gamer subdivision. Press OK to teleport to meeting area.
MC: who are they
MC clicks OK.

MC warps to somewhere else.
MC: omg teleporting!?
MC is on top of some hill with a nice view. There's a world tree and a town at its roots because of course there is. Definitely needs a reminder that this isn't reality.
MC: Nice, I'm in a fantasy zone.
???: Hello! Are we on the same team?
Someone's calling from behind. It's some big horned lady in dark gear walking up looking all serious.
Cerastium: Can I see your team ID? I'm AX-177.
MC checks their phone to find a new menu added to it. Clicking on that opens up the team ID.
MC: Oh, same ID. So that means you're...?
Cerastium: Oh good, it matches. You don't seem to be a hero, so I guess you're MC?
MC nods. Cerastium stands up straight for a formal posture.
Cerastium: Pleased to meet you. I am Cerastium La Forge, riot policemember and hero of UEHA France. Let's do our best together, Operator. (smiles)
MC: I'm MC, nice to meet you! / Riot police!? / Pretty...
(A) Cerastium: Hee hee. I feel a little better having someone close to my age around.
(B) Cerastium: Yes, I fight on the front lines. Isn't that cool?
(C) Cerastium: ...! O-oh...thank you.

Cerastium: You can call me Ceras. Everyone in my squad does, and we're going to be teammates. (stares at MC)
Cerastium: By the way...you're in Parallel Flight, yes?
MC: Y-yes...?
Cerastium: I knew it! That means you...talk to Justice, right?
Cerastium looks excited as hell.
MC: Y-yeah...why? You a fan?
Cerastium: Yes, I want to ask about more...but not now Ceras. Justice isn't here. Since they work with him, I want to ask their thoughts on the idea of justice...but if I suddenly start talking about that, they'll think I'm weird! And then what if they bring that to Justice's lovely ears!?
MC: O-oh. So she has her quirks too.

???: The HUD is pointing...oh, over there! It's them!
???: Seems so. We've finally rendezvoused then.
Two more people are coming. It's Shaft and Toshu!
MC: Shaft! Toshu! / oooh, Shaft in casual clothes...
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(C) Shaft: Oh, right this is my first time meeting you in casual clothes. Every other time was work. I haven't worn casual clothes much since doing a job with a uniform, so this was back from my athlete days. Do I still look good in them? Hehe...
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Shaft: It's been a while, MC. Thank you for your previous patronage. Today I'll be working with you as a hero instead of a space taxi driver.
Toshu: Was the last time the workshop? I never expected to fight alongside you. Still, I'm glad to see a familiar face. I am in your hands.
Toshu walks over, noticeably awkwardly.

Shaft: Toshu...? Are you okay?
Toshu: I-it's nothing. This feels different from the real thing, so I am just a little disoriented.
MC: Y-you okay? / Huh, I got used to it fast / Is it really that different?
Toshu: STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT! I have trained in roaring flames and dense forests! This will be nothing to me!
Cerastium: Excuse the interruption, but I take it you're my teammates?
Look, Cerastium is calm now.
Cerastium: I'm Cerastium, from UEHA France. Pleased to meet you. I checked your data earlier, but I see you're based in Japan. We're from different cultures, but as warriors I can feel some similarities to you. And you, I've heard you're a space taxi driver...
Shaft: Heh, well it's hard to tell what I can do without my beloved car here. I'm Shaft from Global Drivers Union. Nice to meet you.
Toshu: A Western soldier? I am Toshu from Heroic Educators. Regards.

Cerastium: I'm a little jealous that everyone already knows everyone besides me.
Shaft: I do see them often around Orient City, but it feels weird seeing them here in both cyberspace and at somewhere so pretty.
Toshu: I suppose it is picturesque, but... (looks at the ocean)
Toshu: A seaside city? If there are various battlefields, I suppose we'll have beaches or even inside the ocean...
Cerastium: Y-yes, most likely. I heard a lake shore come up as an example earlier.
Toshu: Oh... (frowns)
MC: Something wrong, Toshu?
Toshu: ...no. Worry not, I shall fight well no matter the stage.
Cerastium and Shaft: ???

Shaft: We're still missing someone. They should be here by now.
Someone warps in. It's reXer!
reXer: Free warps are great. You my teammates?
Cerastium: I-I guess, since you're here? Which means you're reXer?
reXer: Yep, that's me. Pro gamer and cyber hero. Nice to meet you.
MC: Nice to meet you / Literal alienware color scheme! / Hot...
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(C) reXer: Oh...well thanks. I'm a cyber hero, comes with the territory.
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Toshu: What, pro gamer? How do you fight? Zipzap sounds and bouncing balls to break bricks?
reXer: What time period did you fall out of!?
Shaft: Oh he's what's used to be called an esports player. Competitive gaming. reXer's part of the mu-Hyperions gaming team, that one strong and famous group.
Cerastium: You sure know a lot, Shaft. Are you into games?
Shaft: Oh, not really... I'm an ex-rugby athlete and esports and physical sports are close enough. reXer's famous as a gamer and a hero, so everyone knows him!
reXer: F-famous? Hehe... Ahem, yes. I fight in games and defeat evil offline.
MC: So that's why you're a cyber hero? / I think Mokdai's watched you before / oh so games are sports these days now...

Shaft: I never expected to team up with reXer, what an honor! He hasn't made a media appearance in a while so the industry people were wondering if he retired. When he did come back, he scaled back his appearances and people wondered if he'd skip the Grand Prix and--
reXer: Oh no! The look of innocent faith! I mean, I've just been busy with stuff. As a pro gamer, I figured it'd be appropriate to make my official comeback at a game event.
Shaft: Oh, makes sense.
reXer: ...so yeah.
MC: Hmm...
reXer: Now that I'm here, we're sure to win. Which is why I want to ask you guys to let me handle everything.
Toshu: Beg pardon?
reXer: I'm saying I want to solo all opposing teams. I won't mess it up.
MC: I-is that a bit much?

reXer: We're in a game world and I'm a pro gamer. Wouldn't it be smarter for me to carry the team?
Shaft: B-but this is supposed to be a team thing!
Cerastium: Teamwork is about trust and working together. Your plan is unacceptable!
reXer: Yeah, that is ideal, but I get a slight edge here for being a pro gamer. So please leave it to me. I'm confident in my gamer and battle skills, and I promise to get us the gold cup.
MC: We're not getting through for some reason, but I get he's confident...
Toshu: You have no faith in our abilities, don't you!?
reXer: Don't get me wrong, you guys are strong. But that's in the real world. If we're going to win here, it's best for me to pull the team along.
MC: Then why would we be in a team? Isn't that sad?

Toshu: Cease your jests! I at least am not here for victory! My only goal is to test my strength, and I have no intentions of being carried by you. What meaning is there in a crown you did not fight for?
reXer: W-well...because this game has a championship title, and that's enough! It's the entire reason this world exists!
Toshu: Hmph. Everyone has their reasons for fighting, and your suggested one is not the only one. All you have said thus far is a desire to win. Why care so much?
reXer: Well... (looks down) ...it has nothing to do with you.
MC: wait what
Toshu: It has everything to do with us. If you insist on suggesting fighting every match alone, you must convince us of your plan.
reXer: ...I said it's got nothing to do with you! It's my own personal problem! ...I-I mean, I have my own circumstances, and I'd like you to not press me about it.

Shaft: Oh no, we have to stop them!
Cerastium: W-wait, Shaft!
Toshu: I said that plan is unacceptable! Who would agree to that!?
reXer: What!? But I--
Shaft: H-hey, guys! Let's all chill out for a bit! We're supposed to be a team, and we're gonna lose if we fall apart here!
Cerastium: R-right! This may be an ad hoc team, but we're still comrades in battle! Let's try to get along, okay?
Toshu: But...!
reXer: ...
Toshu and reXer have a short staring contest. reXer breaks off first.
reXer: ...just leave things to me. I at least...want to win too... let's go to town. That's where the other teams are gathering. (walks off)
Cerastium: W-wait, reXer!
Toshu: Hmph. He never did explain himself.
MC: Welp...this looks bad.
The party follows after reXer. The O-1 Grand Prix is on!
Offline
Someone is sneaking around the capsule hallway. He looks at the capsules as he walks up the stairs, then hacks his way past a security locked door. Inside are a bunch of computers on racks beep booping away. The guy smirks.
End of Episode

Valentine Snow Fight Prologue (Abridged)

Gorozaemon: Sooo, you the guy who said he wanted to transfer over to the Missionaries and Daikanyama?
Stomping noises
Girimekhala: Y--(bam)
Li Chou: OH MY GOD HE JUST SLIPPED
Girimekhala: Ow, I tripped again. Let me try that again, ahem.
Girimekhala: Yeah, that's me. I need to find my own way of life, so I wanna go somewhere else and look at other places!
Gorozaemon: Wow. And you'll go as far as giving up your current place in things?
Girimekhala: ...yeah, it's why I came to Tokyo.
Gorozaemon: Haha, okay. It's a rough road you're taking, yet you're still trying for it! Sounds great! Love and service mentality don't mean that much to me, but you might find that over there. Show them the old Umamichi spirit!
Girimekhala: R-right! Thanks Prez!
Gorozaemon: Cool! Now go ask the paper pushing teachers to get that sorted out.
Li Chou: wait WHAT you're the student council president, do it yourself!
Gorozaemon: Eh, let the specialists do their thing. kthanksbye
Li Chou: uhhhh
Girimekhala: Okay, I'm going now. Thanks for everyth--(trips)
Li Chou: HE TRIPPED AGAIN! Is this gonna be okay...?

Later
Shinjuku
Guy A: Thanks for always! Here's chocolate!
Wolf B: Thanks. Here's some for you too.
Mermaid X: Happy Valentine's...here...
Girl Y: Wow, that's the same kind of chocolate I got for you! Thanks!
Guy C: These are fruit tarts or something with fruits from my homeworld. You guys can share.
Girl D: I got this new product from the convenience store corner. Wanna try them out?
Merman E: This is the chocolate I couldn't give this year...you can have this too if you want.
Behemoth: Wow these are all great! Thanks dudes, here's chocolates I made too!
C, D, E: HOLY CRAP IT'S HUGE
Ziz: Oh my, everyone's having fun. I'm so glad.
Girl D: Ms. Ziz! Have some chocolate!
Ziz: Thank you, I'll have it later. Actually, why don't I put some tea on now?

Touji: Everyone is getting carried away, not that I have anything against celebrations as a Shinto priest...
Moritaka: It's fine, isn't it? The school year needs breaks.
Touji: Maybe, but maybe these love affairs are too open...
Kengo: Details! I'm just glad I can eat chocolate without worrying about people questioning it because I'm still on my toxic masculinity BS!
Moritaka: I bought a lot of Seven Fortunes Daifuku, so let's share them.
Touji: You two are terrible. Huh, this daifuku is nice...
MC: Touji, aren't you going to open up? / Feed me, Moritaka! / oh my god Kengo all those chocolates in your bag
(A) Touji: WHAT? A-a-are you talking about passionate secrets...? No, I would never hide anything from...what are you making me say!?
(B) Moritaka: Okay! Open wide! ...wait, what are you making me do!?
(C) Kengo: Yep! Bought them with all the money I made in Ikebukuro! Here, you can have one...wait this one looks good actually, lemme have a bite.

Ryouta: YOU GUYS I DID IT
Shirou: Ryouta I know you're happy, but you can't run in the hallways!
Ryouta: Hehe, I know Class Rep, but I wanted to show everyone.
Moritaka: W-what's going on!? Do you want some tea?
Ryouta: Thanks! ...ohh, Seven Fortunes Daifuku! And Ikebukuro special chocolates!
Kengo: Focus, dammit! I'll give you one later, so let go!
MC: Sooo, what's up? / (quietly prompt Ryouta to talk)
Ryouta: Hee hee...look, I made chocolate!
Moritaka, Touji, and Kengo: (GASPS)
Shirou: Yeah I know how you feel. It's okay though.
Ryouta: I know it's not as good as Class Rep's.
Shirou: No need to be modest. I know they're good.
Moritaka: I-is that so?
Kengo: O-oh. Well it LOOKS like a decent chocolate...
Touji: Y-yes...
MC: Here goes. I'm ready to die... (gulps the chocolate)

The rest of the gang tries the chocolate.
Kengo: ...w-whoa, it's edible! Actually, it's pretty damn good!
Touji: How surprising. Such diligence, Ryouta.
Moritaka: You've worked hard! Thank you!
MC: Wow... / Great work, Ryouta! / Shirou, did you help too?
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(B) Ryouta: I know, I'm surprised too! Thanks for helping me so much, Class Rep!
(C) Shirou: War flashbacks...
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Shirou: Haha, I was close to giving up so many times, but this success came from Ryouta never giving up.
Ryouta: You think? ...if you say so, then I'm glad I stuck with it! I got more guys! And now I'm hungry now that I'm relieved!
Shirou: I've baked some new things too. I'll hand them out in the safehouse later.
MC: Thanks for the chocolates! / Ryouta, say 'ahh'! / Great work, Shirou!
(B) Ryouta: Ahh! Mmm, this is good too! Funny how great they are when I'm with you, MC!
(C) Shirou: Thanks MC. Like I said, Ryouta never gave up. But since you're happy with it, I'm glad I stayed on with him...a-also I made a special one for you. Have some later.

Chouji: Hi guys, I see you got it to them. Nice work you two.
Ryouta: Chouji! Thanks for helping me make them too!
Shirou: Yes, especially since you're busy this time of year. Truly, thank you.
Chouji: I wanted to throw in the towel a bunch of times myself. I'm so glad it worked out...and since everyone's enjoyed it, I'm glad I helped. Oh right, there's something I want to give to you all! There's an event giving out sweets I've made. Check it out if you have time.
Ryouta: Really? Yay! Let's see...Valentine Snow Festival?
Chouji: Yeah, a winter resort opened up recently and they're doing an event from Valentine's to White Day. I'll be making sweets for the resort hotel during that time.
MC: ...a winter resort? So, a place like THAT thing we can't say? Sounds fun!

Ryouta: Oh wow, they made a resort on the mou--up there!
Shirou: R-right! They've got skiing, snowboarding, snowdrifting...so many options.
Moritaka: A-and sleighs too? Not that I want to pull one.
Touji: And they have hot springs too...haven't I seen this place before? Isn't that M--
Kengo: SHUT UP hey hot springs are great!
Chouji: Yeah, Andvari's the owner. The resort is over at Mount Hakone--
Shirou, Ryouta, and Kengo: oh no
MC: All hands brace for impact! ...wait, why hasn't it happened yet?
Kengo: H-hang on, he could come in through the window!
Shirou: No, he'd still be in here by now if he did. Maybe...
Touji: He...didn't hear? A man can dream.
Moritaka: These things just happen...?
Chernobog: WANDERVOGEL
Ryouta: AAAAAA, IT'S HIM! ...no wait, no it's not. Chernobog?
Chernobog: Indeed, though I am late. I still have a long way to go to match the club president.
MC: Wandervogel! / You could, you know, not.
(A) Chernobog: Yes, you live a good mountain life, my brave! ...no, my comrade!
(B) Chernobog: Hehe, you believe so? I am happy to have a goal as a respectable overlord.

Shirou: So Chernobog, why are you dressed like that?
Chernobog: Oh yes, our club is going on a trek tomorrow and I am checking our equipment. There are still unseen mountains to visit around Bald Mountain...or Mount Hakone as it is now.
Yeah that Singularity overworld shift is still up there.
Chernobog: Companionship! Accomplishments! Would you all like to literally join the club?
Shirou: N-no thank you. Haha, wow you've really grown into the mountain hiking club.
MC: Speaking of, where's Zaoh?
Chernobog: Oh yes, that. He's caught up in something, I believe he should be done soon...
Zaoh: need...mountain...fix...
Shirou: Oh my god what!?
Touji: H-he's fading away! What happened!?
Jinn: THERE YOU ARE, ZAOH
Triton: Stop running away! Mr. Mononobe is so mad!
MC: Oh. Karma.

Chernobog: Yes, we went on hiking trips in the autumn, at Christmas, on New Year's...I took classes in between, but the President...did not.
Triton: I can't think of any more ways to shoehorn the word "mountains" into the tests...
Jinn: Yeah that's a bit much for two weeks of make up classes...he just needs to finish one more subject.
Zaoh: the mountains they are so beautiful...
Chernobog: Control yourself, President! Today is the summit you must surpass, then you may see the snowy peaks!
Zaoh: Summit...? Wait what, what am I doing here?
MC: Wandervogel! / Snap out of it, Senpai! You going to the mountains or not!?
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(A) Zaoh: Wandervogel! Excellent greeting, Kouhai!
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Zaoh: Thank you, my underclassmen. I see your love for the mountains! I will finish these steep classes and climb a new mountain! It will be so wonderful!
Triton: NOW, GET HIM TO MR. MONONOBE JINN
Jinn: Gottem! There's no mountain you can't climb!
MC: Welp let's pretend nothing just happened

Triton: ...okay, they're off okay. Just one subject left to do, so Mr. Mononobe can relax about this now.
Triton's Missing Dialogue Tag: He's working so hard in the make up classes hoping that everyone graduates! I'm so touched!
Chernobog: Thank you, Mr. Triton. We should be able to go on our club trip together now.
Triton: Haha, this is nothing if it's for my beloved students! Oh speaking of which, I need to talk to you MC.
MC: Me? / NO I DON'T WANT EXTRA CLASSES
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(B) Triton: It's not that...wait, go to class if you're worried about that! Ugh. Oh wait, I'm getting sidetracked.
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Triton: Some chocolates came in the mail for you at the dorm. I know it's that time of the year, but it is a LOT. You got a parade of dancers and elephants bringing a ton chocolate and what looks like...a 1/1 scale model chocolate of someone who says he's your older brother? A-anyways, what didn't fit in your room has been put in the dining area.
MC: I'm sorry / That was some rich and fabulous dude, no bigs / I'm gonna take a blackjack to my brother
(A) Triton: It's okay. It's great you have such a vast social network!
(B) Triton: What planet do the rich and fabulous live on!?
(C) Triton: You can't just drop that so casually! ...just, be gentle.

Triton: Oh wait, I gotta go. Can't have Jinn getting alone time with Mr. Mononobe! Don't go overboard and make your homeroom teacher worry, okay?
Kengo: Hey Partner, I can help you eat your chocolates!
Shirou: Eating even half of all that would be bad for you, MC. This is clearly just my concerns about your health as your advisor.
Chouji: Ahaha...well if you ever get sick of chocolate, I can give tips on spicing it up. The Missionaries are going to be handing out chocolates to Strays too. Oh right, that reminds me of something from earlier. The Missionaries will be going to the Valentine Snow Fight this weekend. I'm too busy to go...but if you go, the others would be happy.

Kengo: Oh. Moritaka and I already have plans.
Moritaka: Mountain training. Thank you for the invitation though.
Touji: I have drills with the police school. They'll also be at Mt. Hakone so I might happen to run into people there...
Shirou: I'm networking with other guild-sponsored events, but I'll see if I can fit a day in somewhere.
Ryouta: I'm going on a new sweets tour with friends, but I'll add the place to the list!
MC: Hmm...I might as well go.
Chouji: Thanks, I'll let them know!
Chernobog: Chouji, is this event at Andvari's snow resort?
Chouji: Yes. Oh right, you helped a lot too.
Chernobog: Indeed, I wished to help my friend however I could...also, my brave? If you are going to join the Valentine Snow Fight, could you help my friend!?
MC: wait what
End of Episode