ーーThe day the time machine is due.
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…el… Epel!
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 Epel
Epel 
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*yawns*…?
Huh? Ahh! When did I go to sleep!? And Vil, what’re you doin’ here?
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 Vil
Vil 
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Your deadline is today at noon, so I came to check up on how you were doing. Honestly, I cannot believe you were sprawled out asleep on the floor.
So? Have you finished the time machine?
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 Epel
Epel 
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Oh… I did. Take a look at this!
There’s a story where the Fairest Queen of All made a poisoned apple, right?
So this time, I used that as my inspiration.
The color of the whole body represents a ripe, red, shining apple.
Like one you reach out to take without even realizing it… Anyway, I made sure it looked delicious!
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 Vil
Vil 
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Hmm… Go on.
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 Epel
Epel 
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Right. The other thing I worked especially hard on was this design that’s hidden when the machine is stopped, and only gets revealed when it starts up.
I’ll turn it on to let you see.
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 Vil
Vil 
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! You painted the tire kept inside… Is that a skull?
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 Epel
Epel 
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Yes! One of the stories mentioned that a skull rose up before the poisoned apple the Queen made turned red…
So I added a symbol that can’t be seen from the outside unless you start it up.
This time machine is as “beautiful and fitting for the setting” as I can make it right now!
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 Vil
Vil 
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…Allow me to ask you one thing. Why did you change to a poisoned apple?
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 Epel
Epel 
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Um… When I tried to use a peacock in my design, I honestly couldn’t tell if it was good or bad…
But then I thought, no one would be able to resist a design that makes apples look appealin’…!!
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 Vil
Vil 
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……
…Heh. You finally came up with a design that reflects you.
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 Epel
Epel 
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…! Yeah!
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 Vil
Vil 
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Now, I will leave you with the keys to this magical wheel.
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 Epel
Epel 
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Huh? Why me?
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 Vil
Vil 
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I’m heading back to our set. You’ll deliver the machine to the film studies club yourself.
You have until noon to bring it, just as we discussed. Don’t be late. Understood?
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(Vil leaves)
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 Epel
Epel 
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…If he was in such a rush, he could’ve just taken it himself… Wait, hold on!?
Does this mean I can ride it back to the set… maybe?
AHH~! ALL RIGHT!!
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 Idia
Idia 
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Ugh… Sir Epel, you’re too loud… Your voice is ringing through my sleep-deprived head…
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 Epel
Epel 
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Oh! S-Sorry, Idia.
I’ve always wanted a magical wheel… And I get to ride one I designed myself. I just can’t believe it…
Alright, let’s get to the school building!
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Film Studies Student A
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Hm…? What’s that? There’s something coming towards us from the front gate.
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 Rook
Rook 
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That is a magical wheel. And the one driving it is… Monsieur Cherry Apple, Epel.
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Film Studies Student A
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It’s so glossy, like a real apple… And his Pomefiore uniform looks so nice. It’s beautiful!
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Film Studies Student B
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Driving that machine, Epel’s got a radiance that’s different than his usual frail beauty.
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Film Studies Student C
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Yeah. That piercing cold look and his unconsciously curled-up lips… I’m so drawn to it; I can’t look away.
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 Rook
Rook 
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Did you hear that, Vil? Everyone is praising Epel!
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 Vil
Vil 
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Hehe, these potatoes’ reactions are perfect.
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 Epel
Epel 
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Oh… There he is! Vil! Just as promised, I’m here to deliver this.
Let me stop the machine… Okay. Well, I’ll get going now.
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 Vil
Vil 
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Hold it, Epel. Stay right there.
Film studies club, your attention, please! I have an announcement to make regarding our next film.
For our undecided leading role… I’ve decided to cast Epel right here.
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 Epel
Epel 
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Wh… What!?
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 Vil
Vil 
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You all saw how he looked riding that time machine, yes?
I believe there’s no better person out there more suited for this role. Are there any objections?
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 Rook
Rook 
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It’s true, the sight of him riding that time machine up here almost felt like a scene from a movie.
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Film Studies Student B
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Yeah! Hats off to you for how dashing you looked. I’ll let you have my seat today.
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 Epel
Epel 
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W-Wait a second. I thought I was just helping with the design——
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 Vil
Vil 
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I’ve already made up my mind. I’ll thoroughly train you to be an actor, so please prepare yourself.
Now, you must do a costume fitting. Costume committee, take Epel to our club room.
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Costume Committee
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Okay!
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 Epel
Epel 
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I-I still haven’t said anything about doing th——Let me go!!
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 Vil
Vil 
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…I see now how drastically the sparkle in his eyes changes depending on whether he’s interested or not. Honestly. He’s a difficult apple to deal with.
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 Rook
Rook 
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Epel was shining like a completely different person than he was yesterday, yes…
But perhaps were you anticipating this finale from the start?
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 Vil
Vil 
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Well, now. Who’s to say?
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