Episode 5 - The Beautiful Oppressor/Act 3
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| Episode 5 - The Beautiful Oppressor |
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This episode has been divided into acts based on its original release schedule.
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Act 3 |
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| Episode 5-57: Performance Gathering! | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
| (murmur, chatter) | ||
Grim  |
Oh! They’ve finally finished building the stage! | |
| Choice 1: There’s so many press around. | Choice 2: That’s a lot of cameras… I’m getting nervous. | |
| Filming Staff A | Hey, you two! The VDC rehearsals are about to start soon. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed. Go on, now. | |
Vil  |
That potato and the monster are part of my team. I believe they’re wearing their staff pass. | |
| Filming Staff A | Y-you’re Vil Schoenheit…! I’m very sorry. | |
Vil |
Very bold of you to arrive at the very last minute, Manager. | |
Rook  |
Have you enjoyed walking around the festival? | |
Grim |
There’re a lotta people lined up outside the Coliseum, yanno! | |
Kalim  |
Really? I’m glad they’re excited, too! | |
Jamil  |
There are a lot of press and paparazzi here, too. Vil-senpai and Neige really know how to draw a crowd. | |
Grim |
Oh, yeah! Ace, Deuce, Epel. Riddle and Jack said that they won’t forgive you if you half-ass this, yanno! | |
Deuce  |
…! D-don’t add to the pressure. | |
Epel  |
I-I’m getting nervous now, too… | |
Ace  |
We still have 3 hours before the actual thing. Nervous ain’t gonna cut it, guys. | |
Vil |
He’s right. That’s what rehearsals are for. It is part of VDC tradition for the host school’s performers to be the first to stand on stage. Let’s show everyone that we’re the only group worth watching. | |
| All | Yeah! | |
| ??? | ……Vii? | |
Vil |
Eh? | |
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I knew it was you~! | |
Vil |
Neige…! | |
Neige |
It’s been a while~ How are you? I’ve been looking forward to meeting you again after seeing you’d be joining the VDC this year~! | |
Epel |
That’s… Neige LeBlanche…! | |
Ace |
Celebs sure are something. His manners, his poise… Everything’s so prim and proper. | |
Deuce |
Hm… He is cute, yeah, but… He doesn’t have an overwhelming aura like Schoenheit-senpai… | |
Kalim |
True, he’s not overly flashy or sparkly. | |
Rook |
Behind his smile is a subtle beauty unlike Vil’s. Indeed, a small, charming flower that grows in a magnificent field. | |
Jamil |
Hm, people who can smile without problems like that are the type who hide something deep inside. All celebrities are like that, aren’t they? | |
Grim |
I don’t think you’re one to talk, yanno… | |
Neige |
I haven’t seen you much since our last movie together, Vii. I’ve been a little lonely. | |
Vil |
I haven’t accepted a lot of long-term movie contracts so I could focus on the school festival. | |
Neige |
I see what you mean. But I’m happy that I’ll get to hear you sing again, Vii~! I really think your voice is so cool~! I love it! The first time we’ve co-starred together was for a school musical drama, right? | |
Vil |
Indeed. You were the protagonist, and I played the role of your bully. ……Very well-suited for the both of us, if I must say. | |
| Staff A | Night Raven College performers, it’s your turn to rehearse! Please be on stand-by! | |
Vil |
We’ll be there shortly. Until then, Neige. | |
Neige |
Yeah~! I’m looking forward to your performance. | |
Vil |
Smile while you still can. I’ll destroy you and make you cry with our perfect performance. | |
Rook |
……… | |
 Rhythmic
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| Let’s Begin Rehearsals! | ||
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| Episode 5-58: Rushing Fever! | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
| (footsteps) | ||
Kalim |
Yuu, Grim! How was our performance!? | |
| Choice 1: That was so cool! | Choice 2: Let’s aim for a major debut! | |
Epel |
The stage is so much wider than the lesson room, but… It felt so much better dancing there, I think~ | |
Jamil |
Hm, you seem to be enjoying yourself now. | |
Vil |
I want to review the footage immediately. I want to see how it looks like from the sides as well. | |
| TV Staff A | Great work out there, Vil-kun! That was the best! I had goosebumps! We’re reporters from Shaftlands, and um— We want to showcase this for the news, so may we please interview you? | |
Vil |
Of course. | |
| TV Staff A | Thank you! Night Raven College was chosen to host this year’s VDC, correct? I’m sure there must have been a lot of pressure on your team. But your performance says otherwise! That was amazing! Powerful vocals, precise movements… Truly the work of an extra-ordinary high school student! I don’t think we’ll find a unit like yours even if we search the entire world! We should expect nothing less from a team you handpicked yourself! | |
Vil |
Thank you. We had endured a very strict training menu, so I’m very happy to hear your sentiments. When the time comes—No, I promise you that we’ll show you the best performance you’ve seen in your life. Please look forward to it. | |
| TV Staff A | I can imagine the other teams shaking in their boots after seeing such a wonderful performance, too. | |
Grim |
Whoa~ That’s a pretty good reaction! | |
| TV Staff A | Oh, yes. I would like to upload a short 10-second video clip of each team’s rehearsals in light of the livestream. The Headmaster did give me permission to help advertise the VDC more. Could we ask to watch a bit of the footage as well? | |
Vil |
Yes, I don’t mind. | |
Jamil |
I see… The VDC is, at its core, a student’s choral competition. The song titles and actual performances are kept secret until the appointed day. However, the commercial interest is very high. It will be necessary to raise expectations by advertising and giving short previews. | |
Ace |
Sounds like a problem for the adults. But, I guess it’s practically impossible to actually know what songs each school will use, huh. | |
| TV Staff A | Thank you for your cooperation! I’ll be uploading this video as soon as I can! | |
Vil |
Thank you as well. I’ll be excusing myself now. | |
Ace |
Oh! The video’s been posted on their social media account already! | |
Deuce |
Y-you’re right! I-I think I saw a glimpse of myself just now, but… Didn’t my dancing look a bit stiff? | |
Epel |
Show me, too! Amazing… The likes are just overflowing. | |
Kalim |
Oh~! Vil’s fans are all commenting “Finally!” | |
Jamil |
colspan="2" This video is mostly showcasing Vil-senpai. | |
Rook |
“He’s so cool!” “Amazing!” and most importantly, “How beautiful!” I can feel everyone’s excitement for VDC, indeed. | |
Vil |
………… “Mira, Mira,” please enlighten me. | |
| Mira | Yes, what would you like to know? | |
Vil |
Currently, who is the most beautiful of all? | |
| Mira | The first web result that I obtained using the keywords “beautiful” is— Vil Schoenheit. | |
Vil |
……!! Fufu… Fufufu… My time has finally come. With this, I can now…! | |
| Filming Staff B | Royal Sword Academy performers, please be ready on stand-by! | |
Neige |
Yes, sir~! We’re on our way. | |
| All | !!! | |
Ace |
Royal Sword Academy’s right after us?! | |
Deuce |
Bring it on. Let’s see what those guys can do. | |
Kalim |
Yeah! Let’s go watch them from the audience seats. | |
Vil |
Did you boys forget that we will be checking our footage first? | |
Rook |
Now, now, King of Poisons. Acknowledging what the rivals can do is valuable as well. | |
Vil |
…… Yes, you’re right. Let me see what Royal Sword Academy is capable of, then. Well, they are no match for our beauty. | |
| Filming Staff B | The lights and the sounds are all good to go! Please take the stage! | |
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| Episode 5-59: Performance Gathering! | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
| Filming Staff B | The lights and the sounds are all good to go! Please take the stage! | |
Neige |
Come on out, my friends~! | |
| ??? | Yes~! | |
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Vil |
…!!?? | |
Ace |
Huh? Kids? What can they do? | |
Jamil |
No, don’t be deceived by appearances. They are most likely… dwarves. | |
Grim |
Ah, those were the guys we ran into a while ago! | |
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Neige |
It’s nice to meet you, everyone~! I’m Royal Sword Academy’s Neige LeBlanche. Please introduce yourselves, my friends~ | |
Snick  |
I’m Snick… (sneezes) | |
Dominic  |
And I’m Dominic! | |
Gran  |
The name’s Gran. Tch! | |
Shelpy  |
(yawns) … I’m Shelpy… (mumbles) | |
Hop  |
Yay~! I’m Hop! Peace, guys, peace~! | |
Timmy  |
I-I-I’m Timmy… Uwah… this is embarrassing…! | |
Toby  |
…Hm? My name is… What was it again? | |
Gran |
Stop daydreamin’, Toby! | |
Toby |
Ehehe~ That’s right~ I’m Toby~! | |
| (laughter…) | ||
| Choice 1: There are seven little dwarves… | Choice 2: They’re all very unique, huh. | |
Neige |
We practiced a lot so that everyone can enjoy, too~ Please watch over us. “Heigh-Ho!”[1] | |
| Rhythmic
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| Let’s have fun singing and dancing! | ||
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| Episode 5-60: Peaceful Melody! | ||
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| Coliseum – Stands | ||
Kalim |
Whoa…! What’s with this song?! The chorus keeps repeating in my head… | |
Rook |
This is a special arrangement of a children’s song from Shaftlands. Though I hail from Sunset Savanna, I have heard of this song as well. Quite famous, yes? | |
Ace |
Wha—It’s not that special, isn’t it? They’re totally not in sync, too. | |
Grim |
Ah, one of them tripped! Neige helped him up, but… That must’ve been dangerous for the others… | |
Jamil |
In all honesty, the quality is not something to be afraid of. | |
Ace |
They’re not worthy to be our rivals, huh, Vil-senpai. | |
Vil |
………………… ……… It’s over………! | |
| Ace & Jamil | Eh? | |
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| Filming Staff A | “Heigh-ho~ Heigh-ho~” This takes me back! | |
| Filming Staff B | Ah~ Seeing how cute they are on stage is such a great stress-reliever~ | |
| Filming Staff C | I feel you! It’s such a warm atmosphere, huh… I think I’m gonna cry… (sniffs) | |
| Filming Staff D | Their dancing isn’t perfect, and their harmony is all over the place… But, I can’t take my eyes off of them. I want to cheer them on! | |
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Deuce |
E-everyone is… They’re being charmed by Neige LeBlanche! | |
Epel |
Is this… Is this the “lovable” personality that I’ve been warned of…!? | |
Vil |
…………………! | |
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Neige |
Thank you for listening, everyone~! We love you~! | |
| (applause and cheers…!!) | ||
| TV Staff A | Hey, hurry and contact Neige’s agency! We’re gonna have this play on the news tonight! | |
| TV Staff B | Yes, I’ll ask for permission! | |
| TV Staff A | This is gonna trend more than any cute cat video online! | |
| Music Producer A | I didn’t expect that at all… I’ve never seen anything like this in my life. | |
| Music Producer B | Neige LeBlanche… I guess his fame isn’t just for show. A simply cool and beautiful song is not enough to capture the hearts of the country. It needs to be loved by everyone of all ages. | |
| (footsteps) | ||
Neige |
Thank you very much for your help with rehearsals! | |
| TV Staff A | Great job, Neige-kun! That was a wonderful performance! I was almost moved to tears! We’re reporters from Shaftlands. Would you please give us a small comment? | |
Neige |
Yes, it’d be my pleasure! | |
| TV Staff A | Why did you choose to sing a nursery rhyme? | |
Neige |
I wanted everyone who came to watch to enjoy our performance. I thought that a familiar song would make it easier for everyone to follow. I originally wanted to join the VDC this year because I wanted to make good memories with my school friends. But, I thought that it would be even more wonderful if I managed to make good memories with people from all over the world, too. | |
| TV Staff A | How magnanimous, Neige-kun! You kept everyone in mind while performing, didn’t you? I’ve already uploaded the short footage we took, and well— “So cute!” “My baby was mimicking the dance and singing along, too.” “This is the best thing I’ve ever seen!” The fans are all excited! I feel like victory is yours already! | |
Neige |
O-oh, no…! It’s too early to say that! But, thank you very much! | |
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Vil |
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Rook |
Vil……… Vil? | |
Vil |
Huh…? | |
Rook |
What is the matter? You look very pale. Are you unwell? | |
Vil |
No… I am quite alright. It is nothing to worry about. … It was not worth watching at all. I shall be heading back to the dressing room now. | |
| (footsteps) | ||
| Choice 1: Ugh… What was that…? | Choice 2: This is… My dream from the other day… | |
Epel |
Yuu-san, you’re staring into space… Are you alright? | |
Grim |
What’s wrong? Are you hungry? | |
Ace |
Don’t compare him to you. | |
Deuce |
But, I am hungry. Should we get something to eat first? | |
| (footsteps) | ||
Rook |
……… | |
Kalim |
That guy…… | |
Jamil |
……… | |
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| Coliseum – Hallway | ||
Vil |
………… “Mira, Mira,” please enlighten me. | |
| Mira | Yes, what would you like to know? | |
Vil |
Currently, who is the most beautiful of all? | |
| Mira | The first web result that I obtained using the keywords “beautiful” is— Neige LeBlanche. | |
Vil |
………… NEIGE!!!! | |
| (glass shattering!!) | ||
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| Episode 5-61: Matchless Compliment! | ||
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| Coliseum – Hallway | ||
| (footsteps) | ||
Vil |
………… | |
Grim |
(whispering) What’s the matter, Yuu? Rehearsals are over. They said we can go eat, yanno…? Why are we following Vil around? | |
| Choice 1: I have a bad feeling about this… | Choice 2: I don’t know, but… I feel like I had to do this. | |
Grim |
(whispering) Ah, Vil stopped in front of a door. Whose room is that? | |
| (knock, knock) | ||
| ??? | Yes~! Who is it~? | |
| (door opens) | ||
Neige |
Vii, what’s wrong? | |
Vil |
…… We weren’t able to talk much because of rehearsals earlier. I wanted to talk a bit more with you. | |
Neige |
! Yeah~! I was just thinking that, too. | |
Vil |
Oh, my… Where are your little friends? | |
Neige |
Dominic and the others went out to check the booths. They really don’t like staying put in one place, you know? | |
Vil |
Really? You’re alone, then? …… Your performance during the rehearsals was wonderful. Your cuteness still manages to capture everyone’s attention in an instant. You have always been like that. | |
Neige |
Your performance was amazing, too, Vii~! I feel like I can’t pull off such a cool song. Your dancing was so precise, too! I can’t help but fall in love with it~! | |
Vil |
Really…? Thank you. (chuckles) It seems like we’re both candidates for the win. Say, Neige dear. Aren’t you thirsty? I wanted to offer you some sweet apple juice. I’ve taken quite a liking to it recently, too… | |
Neige |
Oh, that! I saw you post about it on your account~! I wanted to try it, too~ I’m so happy, thank you! | |
Vil |
Come, enjoy every last drop. | |
Neige |
Thank you very much. | |
| Choice 1: Ah…! | Choice 2: That’s…! | |
Rook |
Neige-kun!!!! | |
Vil |
!? | |
Grim |
Wha—!? | |
Rook |
I am very sorry to trouble you while talking. The staff had something they wanted to ask you regarding your performance. Snow White… No, Neige-kun. | |
Neige |
Snow White…? That speech… Could you be…? | |
Rook |
Ah! Oh, dear. My throat feels so parched after running here to find you. The apple juice in your hands looks very cool and refreshing, indeed! Would you mind sharing some with me? | |
Neige |
Please, have some! | |
Vil |
……! | |
Rook |
Thank you. Neige-kun, hurry and head to the stage. And you must promise me not to return here. | |
Neige |
Eh…? But why…? | |
Rook |
Run! Hurry along! | |
Neige |
Y-yes! | |
| (running off…) | ||
Vil |
Ah… Rook… Why…? | |
Rook |
Hm~ … The refreshing yet complex aroma of apple juice. A vision of a pure, red apple comes rushing to me. A product born from dear Epel’s hometown is truly wonderful. I shall indulge myself if you don’t mind, King of Poisons. | |
Vil |
!!! Ah…! | |
| ??? | YOU CAN’T, ROOK!!!!! | |
| (shatter!!) | ||
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| Episode 5-62: Unforeseen Emergency! | ||
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| Coliseum – Hallway | ||
| ??? | YOU CAN’T, ROOK!!!!! | |
| (shatter!!) | ||
Rook |
King of Gold! Why are you here? Yuu-kun and Grim-kun as well…! | |
Grim |
Why’d you swat that glass away from Rook, Kalim?! | |
Kalim |
(panting) I—I made it…!! | |
Vil |
Why are you all here…? | |
| (bubbling, bubbling…) | ||
Kalim |
Wha—!? The apple juice on the floor is bubbling and turning green! … You’ve “cursed” this juice with your unique magic, didn’t you, Vil? | |
Grim |
What!? | |
| Choice 1: He wanted to curse his rival…? | Choice 2: Cursed apple juice!? | |
Kalim |
I felt something off with Vil after seeing the look on his face back when rehearsals ended. His expression was so similar to the one Jamil made during the holidays… | |
Vil |
……… ………Rook. What were you thinking? I’m sure you’ve noticed that drinking the juice would not have fared well for you…… | |
Rook |
Because I believed in you. You, who have worked harder than anyone to achieve the best. I had come here to make sure that you do not taint your beauty by doing something foolish. But at the same time, I felt it my duty to have a taste of what your curse should bring. I had wanted to experience beauty so maddening, so tenacious. I cared not whether it was a fruit that had been poisoned. | |
Kalim |
What are you saying, Rook?! That’s… You can’t let that happen! | |
Vil |
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Kalim |
Hey, Vil! Do you finally understand how unreasonable you were being?! Weren’t you the one who said that we’d give a performance so show-stopping that people wouldn’t care who we are!? And yet, here you are… | |
Vil |
Hah… Ahaha… Honestly… I want to ask myself that very question…. But you see? I finally understood. I KNOW NOW THAT I WILL NEVER WIN!!! That’s why, I… I… With my own hands, I wanted to…! | |
| (bubbling, bubbling…) | ||
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Grim |
Wha—!? The juice on the floor’s moving again…! I-it’s spreading quickly on the floor! | |
Kalim |
What is this smoke…?! I can’t… breathe… (coughs, coughs) | |
Rook |
Yuu-kun, Kalim-kun, hold your breaths! Vil’s unique magic is called “Fairest One of All.” He has the ability to put a curse on any object. This mist as well, it is vapour from cursed liquid. Breathing it in will render you immobile. But I have never seen such a reaction happen before… It was such a small bottle, too… … (gasps) It can’t be…! | |
Vil |
Please… Don’t look…! Don’t look at me with such eyes! Why? I just wanted to be the most beautiful in the world, and yet I’m… Unsightly! Ugly! Unfitting!!!! | |
Rook |
King of Poisons! You know that is not true! | |
Kalim |
He’s right! Both Neige and Rook were not hurt by anything you did! You have not done anything wrong yet, so please…! Open your eyes, Vil…! (coughing) | |
Vil |
QUIET! What could you possibly understand?! Even if everyone in the world forgives me, I… I can never forgive myself! | |
Kalim |
Black ink is coming out of Vil’s body…! J-just like what happened to Jamil…! (coughing) | |
Grim |
(coughing) That poisoned juice is still spreading on the floor! | |
| Choice 1: If we touch it, we’ll…! | Choice 2: (I’m shaking so much my voice won’t come out…!) | |
Vil |
(laughs) Yes, that’s right! Everyone aside from myself should just rot and lose their beauty! That will make me the fairest of them all, would it not? | |
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Vil  |
You shan’t be suffering for long. You will cease to breathe soon enough. Your blood shall congeal, and you will never wake up from your slumber. Hahahaha! AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! | |
Rook |
Ah, Vil… What a frightful, sorrowful form you have taken… And yet, it is beautiful in a dark, twisted way! I cannot get enough of marveling at your beauty. However… My eyes feel so heavy… | |
Kalim |
Damn… I can’t move… at all…! | |
Grim |
My head’s… spinnin’, yanno…? | |
| (WHOOSH!!) | ||
Vil |
What!? | |
| (NYOOM! NYOOM!) | ||
Vil |
!? Curse you…! Do not interfere! | |
Kalim |
Th-that’s… My magic carpet! Why is it here!? | |
| ??? | Good grief, I knew this would happen. | |
Jamil |
Get on, all of you! | |
Kalim |
Jamil!! | |
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| Episode 5-63: Secret Servant’s Maneuvers! | ||
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| Coliseum – Hallway | ||
Jamil |
Get on, all of you! | |
Kalim |
Jamil!! | |
| (WHOOSH!) | ||
Vil |
I will not let you escape…! | |
| (flutter…!) | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
| (WHOOSH!) | ||
Rook |
O, how the sun has disappeared. A lonely and dark sky… Exactly the visage that Vil has presented us with… | |
Kalim |
Jamil, we have to evacuate the students and the staff! Wait, what…? Where did all the people go…!? | |
Jamil |
Just how many years do you think I’ve been following you around, huh? I’ve already had them evacuated. | |
Grim |
WHAT?! HOW!? | |
| Flashback Sequence | ||
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| Coliseum – Stands | ||
Neige |
I thought they said a staff member was looking for me… | |
Jamil |
Pardon me. You are Neige LeBlanche, correct? | |
Neige |
Yes, that’s right. | |
Jamil |
I’m a huge fan of yours! I feel so lucky meeting you in person. Um, would it be alright to ask for your autograph? | |
Neige |
Yes, of course! Where should I sign? | |
Jamil |
Well, then… Please look into my eyes! | |
Neige |
Ah… | |
Jamil |
You have now been tasked to entice the audience. Take this mic with you. I would like you to make the audience waiting outside to have fun… Sing! Dance! | |
Neige |
Yes… Master. | |
| TV Staff A | What!? Neige is doing a special fanservice live outside?! Cameramen, come with me! We’re not going to let this chance slip! | |
| TV Staff B | Yes, sir! | |
| (ruckus) | ||
Jamil |
That should do. | |
| Flashback Sequence - END | ||
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| Choice 1: I knew we could trust Scarabia’s meticulous planner! | Choice 2: You managed to make everyone leave with so little risks…! | |
Jamil |
I had a bad feeling after seeing Vil-senpai’s reaction to Neige’s performance. I anticipated that a certain someone would try and stop him before he could do something inexcusable. | |
Kalim |
Wha—?! Why do you make me sound like the bad guy?! I couldn’t leave him alone, okay!? | |
Jamil |
Whether it was with good or bad intentions, the wasp’s nest has already been broken. All I could do was wait for the results. | |
Kalim |
(grumbles) But you saved our butts! Thanks, Jamil! | |
Jamil |
(whispering) Really, if we had kept quiet, Neige would have been the only victim. Why do something uncalled for…? | |
Rook |
Marvelous, Jamil-kun! Your sharp eyes surely do not miss anything that Kalim-kun might attempt. A deep bond that could only be harbored by an attendant for his master… How truly beautiful! | |
Jamil |
Please stop. That’s not the case. I’ve just been used to it. Plus… All my plans to redeem myself would have been for nothing if I left him alone! | |
| (footsteps) | ||
Ace |
Jamil-senpai! We managed to evacuate the other people loitering around by saying whatever, but… When we went out to confirm that no one’s around, a purple fog covered the Coliseum. | |
Deuce |
That mist… Just touching it made my skin hurt. We couldn’t do anything… What is that!? | |
Epel |
What the ‘ell’s happenin’!? | |
Rook |
King of Poisons has fallen into Overblot. | |
| Ace, Deuce & Epel | WHAT?! | |
Jamil |
We’ll leave the explanations for later! Get ready! | |
| (rumble, rumble… CRASH!!) | ||
| All | WHOA!! | |
| (flutter…) | ||
Vil |
You will not escape… Everyone who has seen my unsightly image will not leave here alive! AHAHAHAHA!! | |
Jamil |
The festival is ongoing. Strong magicians are gathered around the campus. Surely, someone has noticed what’s happening. But, in order for reinforcements to reach here safely, we need to hold him back. It looks like we’re in for a fight. | |
Kalim |
Yeah, if we let him run wild like that, Vil’s life will be in danger. We need to slap some sense back into him! | |
Epel |
Today… I will not lose today! | |
Rook |
Vil… I promise to rid you of your pain. | |
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| Battle – Overblot Vil Schoenheit | ||
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Rook |
Ah, Vil… I wish that such sadness will not taint your beauty any longer! | |
Epel |
What ‘e said! This ain’t like you! | |
Vil |
If only you were all gone… I would be the fairest of them all! | |
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Epel |
Ugh… ‘e’s strong! How powerful is ‘e…!? | |
Rook |
We must not give up, dear Epel. We must retrieve our beautiful King of Poisons! | |
Vil |
QUIET! You will disintegrate before my very eyes! | |
| #3 | ||
Vil |
I will be… the fairest… of them all… | |
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| Episode 5-64: Collision Max! | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
Vil |
Ah… What bothersome potatoes you are! You’ve forced my hand… I will take you all down with me! | |
| (ジュワアアア......！) | ||
Kalim |
Vil, that’s enough!! Your life will be in danger at this rate…! | |
Jamil |
Ugh… We were so close to removing the blot, too… | |
Ace |
(panting)…! I don’t have enough energy left! | |
Grim |
Me, too… Even a small fireball’s impossible for me now… | |
Rook |
Stand up, everyone! Let us at least try to run where the mist can’t reach us—(coughs, coughs) | |
Deuce |
All of you, get down! | |
Grim |
Wha—!? | |
Epel |
Ah… I see! Everyone, do what Deuce says! Hurry! | |
| All | EH!? | |
Deuce |
I’m bad at using my head to think. I can’t understand everything no matter how much I try to. But… There’s something I’ve always known I could do! | |
Rook |
What… Deuce-kun’s magical energy is growing…!? | |
Ace |
What?! Wait, don’t tell me…! | |
Vil |
What did you say…? Where were you hiding… such a powerful magical energy…!? | |
Deuce |
This isn’t my magic… It’s magical energy that you’ve thrown at me, Schoenheit-senpai! And this is the power that only I’m capable of!! I’ll have you regret everything you’ve done! Grit your teeth right now! BET THE LIMIT!!!! | |
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| Episode 5-65: Stage of Aspiration! | ||
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| Vil | Dad, listen to this! I passed the auditions. I will be starring in a school-themed musical drama! | |
| Vil's Father | Congratulations, Vil! What kind of role will it be? | |
| Vil | Of course, it’s the protagonist…! Well, his rival. I’ll be playing the villain “as usual.” | |
| Vil's Father | The director must have a weird sense of humor if he’s turning the world’s cutest boy into a villain. | |
| Vil | I was chosen to play the main character’s bully last time, too… I wonder why I keep getting cast as the bad guy… Do I look that mean…? | |
| Vil's Father | Not at all! But maybe it’s because you’re so beautiful that people think you’re special. A villain is a special role that is created to move the story in a very dramatic way. I dare say it requires a lot more je ne sais quoi to qualify for the role of a villain. So you should take pride in it and act the best you can. | |
| Vil | Yes, I understand, Dad. | |
Vil  |
But… A villain never stands on stage until the end. Once their role is over, all they can do is watch the happy ending from the sidelines. I… All I wanted was to stand on stage longer than everyone else. | |
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| Child A | Look over there! That guy was the bully in the drama I watched yesterday! | |
| Child B | He must have a really bad personality if he can make it look that convincing! | |
| Child C | He doesn’t look pretty strong. Let’s get revenge for the hero! | |
| Vil | …… | |
| ??? | HEEEEEEEYYY!!! Stop ganging up on one kid, you idiots!!! | |
| Children | Uwah…! It’s Jack! Run! | |
| (footsteps…) | ||
| Jack | You recently moved in around here, right? Are you okay? | |
| Vil | I am quite skilled in boxing and fencing. I could have made it home safely even without your help. | |
| Jack | I-is that so? Sorry for doing something so unnecessary. | |
| Vil | (chuckles) It’s nothing to apologize for. Thank you. I find it hard to believe that those children couldn’t separate fiction from reality… They must be quite daft. | |
| Jack | I don’t really watch TV a lot, so I don’t understand what they’re going on about… But doesn’t this mean that your acting was super realistic? | |
| Vil | Maybe so. I promise to play the main character’s role next time. I’ll make them cry their hearts out. | |
Vil |
All I ever aimed for was the seat of the protagonist. But… All I was ever chosen for was to play the villain. | |
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| Movie Staff A | I heard that the children’s movie Neige starred in grossed over 200 million Madol in its first week! | |
| Movie Staff B | Neige is really amazing! That charm and purity isn’t something a lot of people are born with. | |
| Movie Staff A | Vil was pretty great at playing his rival, too. At 12 years old, his acting is already so polished. I’m sure he’ll be bagging a lot of main characters’ roles in the future, too. | |
| Movie Staff B | But Vil is, you know… He’s so meticulous and well… His beauty is ephemeral, right? Vil is too special to be playing the role of a “normal, relatable teenager.” Someone as special as him would probably have trouble landing main character roles. | |
Vil |
I thought that being beautiful would grant me anything. Harsh training and troublesome treatments were nothing if it meant I could be beautiful. And yet… Why…? Why am I the only one not chosen!? I only want one thing… I want to stand on stage until the very end. | |
| Rook | Vil… Oh, my beautiful Vil. Please open your eyes… | |
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| Episode 5-66: Reunion and Reconciliation! | ||
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Vil |
……… Why am I here…? | |
Rook |
Vil! I am so relieved. The usual shine is back in your eyes. | |
Kalim |
I’m so glad… (sniff) Vil~! Don’t worry us like that…! | |
Jamil |
Why are you crying, Kalim? | |
Deuce |
I’m so relieved… I was wondering what we would do if that didn’t work… | |
Vil |
……It seems like I have shown you all something unsightly. Throwing a tantrum and lashing out on others… I’m the worst. The ugliest kind of behavior, wasn’t it…? | |
Epel |
That’s right. I thought you said tantrums were only for children up to 3. | |
| Choice 1: That’s what you choose to say? Really? | Choice 2: Hahaha… | |
Vil |
Indeed… It is as Epel says. Someone like me is not qualified to be your leader anymore… | |
Rook |
Do not lose heart, King of Poisons. As you can see… Not one of us are groveling on the floor. | |
Vil |
What…? | |
Kalim |
I agree with Rook, Vil! You haven’t hurt anyone yet. There’s nothing for you to repent for. | |
Jamil |
Neige LeBlanche and the Seven Dwarves are happily singing and dancing right about now. | |
Ace |
After all that torture you’ve put us through, do you really think we’d back down from something like this? | |
Jamil |
It was quite tough, however… We can just dismiss this as a little squabble between members after a passionate disagreement. | |
Vil |
You boys… Are you saying that we should pretend this never happened? | |
Jamil |
I wouldn’t go that far. We’re just saying we should hold off on explaining until everything’s said and done. | |
Vil |
Hmph, you really are quite the villain, Jamil. …Ah… | |
Rook |
Vil! | |
Vil |
I just winced a little. Do not react so strongly. | |
Rook |
You were badly hurt, weren’t you? Please do not push yourself. I would gladly lend you my shoulder. | |
Ace |
Oh, yeah. That magic you used at the end, Deuce… What the heck was that about? | |
Grim |
Yeah, that one shot was amazing, yanno! Where did you learn to use magic like that, Deuce? | |
Deuce |
Ah, it’s thanks to Schoenheit-senpai that I could produce strong magic like that. | |
Kalim |
What do you mean? | |
Deuce |
That magic allows me to store the opponent’s attacks in my body so I could shoot it back at them. In other words, Schoenheit-senpai’s magic allowed my own to be stronger. | |
Ace |
What the heck?! An eye for an eye, huh! | |
Deuce |
Don’t make it sound so violent! I just learned how to use it when Epel and I were attacked on the beach. I tried to hold off by guarding against their attacks, and it sorta just shot out and attacked them… | |
Jamil |
(sighs)… Don’t use magic against outsiders. That’s a basis for expulsion, you know? | |
Deuce |
…! I-I’m so sorry. But truth be told, I wasn’t able to use it at all after that incident. I finally understood how it goes after getting beat up by Schoenheit-senpai’s magic. | |
Kalim |
Ahaha! See, I told you that overthinking things isn’t your style. In other words, that’s what makes you unique, isn’t it? | |
Deuce |
Unique? Ah, I see… Does this mean that… This is my unique magic?! | |
| Choice 1: What? You weren’t aware? | Choice 2: Don’t you remember shouting it a while ago…? | |
Deuce |
Oh… I was growing desperate so I don’t really remember. Wait, did I say an incantation or something!? I don’t remember it at all…! Please tell me later, Yuu! | |
Rook |
Marvelous! How wonderful. You have finally broken out of your shell, Monsieur Spade. Behold, you have done a great job. I am sure that both you and Vil are quite thrilled about this. | |
Vil |
I am pretty sure that is not the correct sentiment. Still, I agree… Your last attack really did numbers on me. Very well done, Deuce. | |
Deuce |
……… Thank you!! | |
Jamil |
I can’t believe you were confident enough to tell us “Get down!” even though you haven’t fully grasped your magic yet. I am thankful it worked, but what would you do if it didn’t? | |
Kalim |
Aw, come on~! It worked so it’s all good! | |
Jamil |
Really, you… I can’t understand how your minds work. | |
Ace |
D-Deuce developed his unique magic before I could… Are you for real…? | |
Grim |
I wasn’t gonna let Deuce beat me to it, yanno? But look at him now. | |
Epel |
(chuckles) We need to do our best, too~ | |
Jamil |
Now, then… How will we fix the stage? Fortunately, since we had the Coliseum evacuated beforehand, no one but us knows that Vil-senpai has caused this. We are quite fortunate that Vil-senpai’s unique magic didn’t have a prolonged effect. It would do well to fix the stage and remove the curse while no one’s aware, but… It will be impossible to fix everything with what little magical power we have right now. … I can’t come up with a solution. Maybe it’s too late to do anything. | |
Grim |
Nooo… | |
Epel |
Oh, no… Does this mean that the VDC will be… | |
| ??? | Oh, my… What is the meaning of this? | |
| All | !!!! | |
Vil |
You are…? | |
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| Episode 5-67: Special Guest! | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
| ??? | Oh, my… What is the meaning of this? | |
| All | !!!! | |
Vil |
You are…? | |
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I thought of arriving early, but the stage is in shambles. | |
| Choice 1: Ah, Tsuno-tarou! | Choice 2: Tsuno-tarou, there’s still 2 hours before the appointed time, right!? | |
| All | TSUNO-TAROU!!!!???? | |
Grim |
Oh~! You’re the Tsuno-tarou that loiters around Ramshackle Dorm at night, huh! Yuu told me a lot about you, but you really do have horns on your head! Nyahaha—(mumbles) | |
Deuce |
Hey, Grim!!! H-h-how can you talk to a senior like that!? | |
Ace |
Yuu! How can you call him Tsuno-tarou!? How dense are you really, huh!? | |
Epel |
Y-yer tellin’ me ya don’t know who ‘e is!? | |
| Choice 1: He told me I could call him whatever I wanted to… | Choice 2: He never told me his name, you know… | |
Rook |
King of Dragons, what brings you to the Coliseum? | |
Malleus |
I was invited by the human child from Ramshackle Dorm. I have a proper invitation, I’ll have you know… | |
Rook |
No, that is not the problem… The Coliseum should still be under the effect of Vil’s exceptional unique magic. People who have been touched by that curse should be unwell. | |
Malleus |
Ah, now that you mention it, I did feel a certain charm… No matter how strong it may be, it does not affect me. | |
Vil |
Hmph, it seems that you have been playing with that child’s naivety and taking advantage of it. Diasomnia’s Prefect blessed by the Queen of Thorn’s gracefulness— Malleus Draconia! | |
| Choice 1: Malleus Draconia!? | Choice 2: The M.D. on the card meant… | |
Malleus |
Indeed, it is I. Malleus Draconia, the next head of Briar Valley. | |
Grim |
Wha—The “super strong dude” that Ace and the others were talking about during the Magift Tournament was Tsuno-tarou all along!? | |
Malleus |
I believe I’ve said so before. The mere mention of my name is enough to send chills down a person’s back. By the way, Schoenheit. What have you done to be so badly worn out? The Fairest Queen will surely weep at your countenance right now. | |
Vil |
……That’s… | |
Malleus |
What’s the matter? Tell me everything, children of man. | |
| Choice 1: Um… | Choice 2: The truth is… | |
Malleus |
I see. So all that happened here? Still, I cannot believe that the magicians scattered around the campus could not sense such strong, overwhelming power. | |
Kalim |
What?! Does that mean no one’s panicking outside!? | |
Malleus |
Indeed. Royal Sword Academy students are singing some little ways off from here. Everyone is currently watching them. | |
Rook |
This Coliseum is also used for Magift tournaments, defense magic tests, and as a stadium for bouts between students aiming to dethrone Prefects. I heard from the teachers that it is protected by a special barrier, but… | |
Epel |
If we weren’t able to defeat Vil-san, then… | |
Ace |
We wouldn’t have gotten reinforcements no matter how long we waited? Scary… | |
Malleus |
Hm…… Very well. You owe me one, Schoenheit. | |
Vil |
What? | |
| (roaring, rumbling…) | ||
Grim |
Wha—What’s going on!? My fur’s standing up…!? | |
Jamil |
H-how powerful…! | |
Malleus |
(chuckles) Children of Man, let me bestow you with a gift. | |
Vil |
Malleus, what do you plan on doing!? | |
Malleus |
Fixing something like this is but a small effort. Come, return from whence you came! | |
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Epel |
……! Wh-what…!? The stadium is back to normal! | |
Deuce |
You’re right! | |
Kalim |
WHOAAAA!! Did you do this with your magic, Malleus?!Amazing~~~!! | |
Ace |
Uwah… I knew this since the Magift Tournament, but he’s on a whole ‘nother level… | |
Rook |
How superb, King of Dragons! Your magic is always marvelous! | |
Malleus |
Everyone shall see your might once the stage is restored, correct? I was simply interested in seeing you perform. | |
| Choice 1: Thank you, Tsuno-tarou! | Choice 2: You’re amazing, Tsuno-tarou! | |
Malleus |
(laughs) You still call me by that name despite knowing my true identity? | |
| Choice 1: I got used to it, so… | Choice 2: Can’t I? | |
Malleus |
I do not mind. Now then, Schoenheit. I went to all this trouble to help you, so make sure to show me a performance I will never forget. | |
Vil |
Hmph, I don’t need you to tell me what to do. Get ready to join the standing ovation, will you? | |
Malleus |
That’s the spirit. Very well, I shall look forward to seeing you perform. | |
| (whoosh!) | ||
Rook |
(chuckles) I had not expected the King of Dragons to come to our aid. Truly, luck is on our side. Now is the time to show everyone what the NRC Tribe can do. | |
Vil |
Indeed. We can leave all the explaining for later. I will take full responsibility. We will take the victory for this year’s Vocal & Dance Championship! | |
| All | YEAH!!! | |
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| Episode 5-68: The Beat at the Apex! | ||
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| Coliseum – Hallway | ||
Jamil |
There’s only 10 minutes until we go on stage… | |
Vil |
Someone should be coming by to tell us to be on stand-by soon. Let’s get changed into—ugh! | |
Rook |
Vil… Are you really alright? | |
Vil |
I took a pain-relieving potion along with concealing my wounds under makeup. No problems here. | |
Rook |
Oui. If you say so. | |
Epel |
……Vil! Um… Would you let me take the center? | |
| All | What!? | |
Ace |
Epel, what’re you going on about all of the sudden? | |
Jamil |
I’m with Ace. Why would you bring this up right before we’re set to perform? | |
Grim |
First of all, wouldn’t it be hard for you to take Vil’s place up there? | |
Epel |
But Vil, isn’t just standing taking everything you have? | |
Vil |
*Sigh* | |
Epel |
You claimed that we would be victors no matter what, but what if...what if your body hits its limit on stage? I don’t want to see you expose an unbecoming side of yourself in front of the audience! | |
Rook |
Monsieur Crabapple… | |
Epel |
I’ve been working to become cuter and stronger since entering this school just like I promised you. I’m not just sweet and cute. Haven’t I turned into the perfect poisoned apple? I’ll stop Neige, so… | |
Vil |
...Hmph. You can talk-the-talk now, I see. But your worry is unnecessary. As long as the spotlight is shining down on me… ...even if a boulder comes crashing down on my head, I won't leave the stage. I will keep struggling until the final moment. That is a villain’s pride. ...Please give me, the villain, the chance to stand on the stage until the very end. | |
Epel |
*gasp* Understood. If that’s what you decided… | |
Vil |
...Hmph. Although, do you even have room to be worrying about others in the first place, Epel? You have a habit of making more mistakes when you get in front of people. Or did you forget the missteps you made during the chorus for your very important audition? | |
Epel |
Ngh! I-I don’t think we need to bring that up now! | |
Vil |
You are the one who told me to let them take center stage. I need you to make sure to stop the hearts of everyone in the audience, my little poison apple. | |
Epel |
...I will! | |
| Camera Staff A | Night Raven College, you’re on deck. Be ready to get on stage! | |
Vil |
Our time is finally here. | |
Ace |
Alrighty, time to go grab ourselves that first place trophy. | |
Deuce |
Yeah! I’m so nervous that I’m actually calm! | |
Epel |
Ah yeah! Time ta go stop the audience’s hearts! | |
Jamil |
We just need to perform exactly as we practiced. Don’t worry, everything will turn out well. | |
Kalim |
Jamil’s right about that. Let’s enjoy ourselves until the end! | |
Grim |
Listen up! My tuna-can-treasure-trove dream is riding on you guys, y’know. You better freaking win, y’know! | |
| Choice 1: We’ll put on the most beautiful show in the whole world! | Choice 2: Eyes on the prize, the top spot! | |
Rook |
Then, NRC Tribe! It is time to head to our decisive battleground! | |
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
| WAAHHHHHH | ||
| Announcer | Thank you for your patience. The National Wizarding Boarding School Joint Culture Festival at Night Raven College’s… ...music competition, Vocal & Dance Championship will now begin! | |
| WOOOHHHHHH | ||
| Announcer | Our first performance will be from… ...the representatives from the host school, Night Raven College… They will be performing “Absolutely Beautiful” | |
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| Time for VDC | ||
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| Episode 5-69: Raging Audience! | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
Vil |
(panting)… | |
| Everyone | (panting)… | |
Epel |
Ah… I-it’s over…? | |
| (crowd cheering) | ||
| Audience A | Kyaaah~ Vil-sama~!! | |
| Audience B | (crying) So… So beautiful…~~~! | |
| Audience C | Bravo! Bravo! Bravissimo!! How marvelous! | |
| (crowd cheering louder) | ||
| Host | G-goodness me…! A standing ovation from just one song~~~! That was a wonderful performance from Vil Schoenheit and Night Raven College! | |
Vil |
Thank you, everyone! Let’s meet again soon. | |
Rook |
Merci! Please enjoy the rest of the performances, too! | |
Kalim |
Thanks for listening to our song, guys!! I had a lot of fun! | |
| (crowd cheering) | ||
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| Coliseum – Hallway | ||
Vil |
………! | |
| (thud!) | ||
Rook |
Vil! Can someone bring me cooling spray and some bandages?! | |
| Staff | Yes! | |
Vil |
…… I was able to stand on stage until the end, right…? | |
Rook |
Yes, you have. You have stood there marvelously until the very end. | |
Epel |
Vil-san… You really did it… | |
Ace |
And he didn’t miss a single beat, too. | |
Deuce |
Schoenheit-senpai’s determination is no joke… | |
Rook |
No, it was not only Vil who did marvelously out there. That was your best performance to date as well. I am proud to have stood on stage together with all of you. | |
Jamil |
Isn’t it a little too early to be celebrating? They haven’t announced the winner yet. | |
Kalim |
But we did what we could. I’m sure that everyone felt our power out there, too! | |
Rook |
Indeed. All that is left is to pray for the Goddess of Victory to smile upon us. | |
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| Episode 5-70: Encouraging Reactions! | ||
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| Coliseum – Stands | ||
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Cater  |
Acey~! Deucey~! You two were so cool! | |
Riddle  |
It was off with their heads if they showed an unfavorable performance, but… They performed wonderfully enough to not disgrace our school’s name. | |
Trey  |
(sighs)… Just watching them is making me nervous. My hands are so sweaty. | |
Cater |
Trey, you’re sounding like a dad watching his little children’s recital, y’know~? | |
Riddle |
I guess our problem children have fulfilled their duties well. I shall pour them a soothing cup of tea when they return home later. | |
Azul  |
I expected nothing less from Vil-san! Such a high quality performance indeed! It seems like our very own NRC Tribe will gather quite an audience should they decide to perform independent shows. | |
Floyd  |
Heh~! Beta-chan-senpai looks so cool~ It makes me wanna dance, too~ | |
Jade  |
Oh yes, Floyd. You love singing and dancing, but why didn’t you audition for the VDC? | |
Azul |
Indeed. If you had become a member, I would have a say in their management choices, too. | |
Floyd |
I mean, I wasn’t in the mood that time. But, Kani-chan and Umihebi-kun look like they had fun, so maybe I’ll try next year~ | |
Jade |
(chuckles) I am looking forward to that. Though, I am quite sure you might not be in the mood again next year. Moreover, Floyd… Is it not your shift to sell some drinks? You have not been slacking off, have you? | |
Floyd |
Hm~? I got bored doing that, so I left it by the entrance. Oh yeah, I also put a sign that says “Take one, free.” | |
Azul |
Come again?! What in the world have you done?! Go and get it immediately! | |
Floyd |
Eh~ Nuh-uh. I’m not in the mood anymore, so Café Floyd is closed for the day. | |
Jade |
(chuckles) Oh my, you have closed? That is a problem, indeed. | |
Azul |
(sighs)… Really… I will deduct this from your salary, then! | |
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Jack  |
Vil-senpai’s performance was wonderful as usual, but the first years aren’t losing to him either. Not bad at all! | |
Ruggie  |
(sighs)… All the program data we used for lighting after rehearsals were so corrupted that I was getting worried for a second there… It’s a good thing we managed to restore them, huh. | |
Leona  |
I set it to automatically upload back-ups online, so I’m glad it worked. I really dodged a bullet there. I didn’t want Vil to pester me. Even though it’s a program to be used for the cultural festival, VDC is a special string on its own. And I’m sure that Headmaster’s got some tricks up his sleeve, too. | |
Ruggie |
I don’t really get all that complicated stuff, but the equipment itself wasn’t damaged. Only the data was completely wiped out… I wonder what caused all that… | |
Jack |
Unlike Leona-senpai, the rest of the Athletics Club aren’t familiar with all this high-tech equipment. It would be a good idea to ask Ignihyde to take a look at the equipment later, too. | |
Leona |
…… A clumsy oaf like you might not have realized it, but there were traces of strong magical energy around the stadium. If I’m not mistaken, it’s… | |
Ruggie |
What is it? | |
Leona |
No, never mind. We have a lot of work to do today. Let’s not add any more than necessary. VDC commenced as planned. That’s all we need to think about. Don’t you dare slack off until everything’s over. | |
Jack |
Yes! | |
Ruggie |
Gotcha! | |
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Malleus |
Hm, that was not bad at all. It was worth fixing the stage for them. | |
Lilia  |
Oh my, Malleus. You seem to enjoy this more than my concerts. | |
Sebek  |
PLEASE DO NOT SAY THAT!!! Lord Lilia’s performance is wonderful enough to excite all kinds of audiences!! Moreover, Lord Lilia’s singing voice as he rises from the coffin gave me chills!! | |
Silver  |
Quiet, Sebek. The next team is about to start. | |
Malleus |
I shall enjoy myself until the very end. I do not want to waste a precious invitation, after all. | |
| Host | Let us welcome Royal Sword Academy’s performers next! | |
Chenya  |
It’s Neige’s turn~! Good luck, n’yall~!! | |
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Neige |
Hello, everyone~!! | |
| Dwarves | Good afternoon! | |
| Audience A | Neige-kun~~!!! | |
| Audience B | Who are those little children? They’re so adorable~!! | |
| (crowd cheering) | ||
Neige |
Let’s all sing together~! “Heigh-ho~!” | |
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| Episode 5-71: Judgment of Votes! | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
| Host | Welcome back to the Inter-school Cultural Festival in Night Raven College! All of the teams have finished their performances for today’s Vocal & Dance Championship! Let us welcome our performers back on the stage! | |
| (crowd cheering) | ||
| Host | Our victors for today will be decided by your votes. Who among our teams showed exceptional singing, dancing, and world-building? All of our teams have showed us high-leveled performances, but… Please vote for the team you thought shone the most! Please start voting by scanning the QR code we’ll be providing soon. | |
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| Host | Today’s real-time vote counter is provided by the Olympus Company, an agency that prides itself in actively supporting student activities. | |
Epel |
Choose Night Raven College, and vote… There we go. | |
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Epel |
I-I feel like my heart’s about to jump out my throat… | |
Deuce |
I understand now what Schoenheit-senpai meant when he said that voting for yourself takes some courage, too. There were a lot of great performances out there, after all… | |
Kalim |
Yeah, they were all amazing, too. But, I’ll be voting for NRC Tribe! | |
Ace |
Well, duh! We endured that hellish training, so we gotta take that trophy home! | |
Jamil |
Really, where do you get that confidence? But, I dare say that we were among the favorites, all things considered. You can vote for us with confidence. | |
Vil |
Yes, we have given it our all. I promise I will be the one to take the world by storm this time. | |
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Rook |
... | |
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| Host | Voting will be closed in 30 seconds! …… 10, 9, 8, 7…… 3, 2, 1…! Phones down~!! | |
| (ring, ring, ring!) | ||
| Host | All votes are in! All votes have just been counted! Th-this is… I-is this even possible!? The difference between the first and second placers is only one vote!!! | |
| (murmur, murmur…) | ||
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Grim |
J-JUST ONE VOTE~~~!? I’m gonna explode if we lose by one point, yanno!? | |
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| Host | All our students here have gathered from all over the world. They have proven that their songs and dancing are brighter than any jewel in existence. I would like to present our winners the trophy with a smile on my face, but I can’t stop the tears from coming. The winners who have captivated the world are from… | |
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| Choice 1: Who captivated the world…?! | Choice 2: I can’t take it anymore… Please say it already…!! | |
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| Episode 5-72: Announcement of Champions! | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
| (drum roll) | ||
| Host | Royal Sword Academy! | |
| (crowd cheering) | ||
| Host | Their performance enveloped the stadium with such a warm atmosphere. It was a peaceful performance that took us on a little fairy tale trip! Yes! Truly something only they are capable of! Our second placers are Night Raven College! They lost by one vote, but they surely overwhelmed the stage with their wonderful performance, too! | |
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Grim |
AHHHHHHH~~~~~~~~~!!!! My canned tuna dream is ruined~~~~~~~~~!! | |
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| Host | Please give a warm round of applause for the students who have entertained us with their skills today! | |
| (crowd cheering) | ||
| Host | Let us have our champions take center stage! | |
| (applause) | ||
Neige |
Eh…? R-really…? Did we just win the world over…? | |
Gran |
What’s with the surprised look, Neige? Let’s hurry and go get our trophy! | |
Hop |
We did it~! Happy-ppii~! | |
Shelpy |
Huh…? Was I sleeping just now…? | |
Timmy |
N-number 1… I-I’m happy, but… this is embarrassing~! | |
Snick |
Yay~! Thank you~! (sneezes) | |
Dominic |
(crying) I-I-I’m so happy…! I’m so glad I did my best during rehearsals…! | |
Toby |
Why are you crying, Dominic? Everyone’s having fun, look~! Yoo-hoo~! | |
| Host | Here’s your trophy! Congratulations! | |
Neige |
Thank you… Thank you very much! I’m so happy! | |
| Host | Let’s hear an encore from our victors! “Heigh-ho!” performed by Royal Sword Academy! | |
| (crowd cheering, more applause) | ||
Deuce |
…… No way…… | |
Ace |
One…… By…… one point………? | |
Epel |
…………(holding tears back)…… DAMN IT!! I’m so frustrated~~~~~~~!!!! | |
Kalim |
Don’t be so sad, Epel. If you cry like that, then… I’m gonna end up crying, toooooooooo~~~~~!!!! | |
| Epel & Kalim | (crying) | |
Jamil |
Hey, Kalim! Show your family name some dignity! What will you do if your reaction got caught on camera? | |
Kalim |
I mean…! (sniffs)… I’m so frustrated…! Don’t you feel the same, too, Jamil~~?! | |
Jamil |
I am frustrated that I can’t find the right words nor cry. My mind is completely blank right now. | |
Vil |
You boys, we are still on stage. Do not disgrace yourselves any more than that. Stand tall, stand proud, and do not forget to applaud our rivals’ victory as well. | |
Jamil |
You are quite calm as expected, Vil-senpai. Are you used to experiencing such results? | |
Vil |
Calm? Used to? OF COURSE NOT!!! I want to kick those guys off the stage, too!!! Someone please hold me back before I run my mouth off disgracefully! …… I want to curse everyone who voted for them……… | |
Rook |
Ah, my beautiful Vil… Our very own King of Poisons. I apologize for letting my choices cause you such pain. However, I could not lie to myself. | |
Vil |
Huh…? What are you talking about…? | |
Rook |
The lone person you should curse is me, Vil. | |
| All | What…………? | |
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| Episode 5-73: Pomefiore Finale! | ||
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| Coliseum – Special Stage | ||
Vil |
……What? What do you mean by I should curse you…? | |
Rook |
Very well… Look. | |
Vil |
…………………… (sighs)… | |
Kalim |
AHHHHHH!! VIL!! HANG IN THERE!! | |
Deuce |
P-please don’t force yourself! Here, lean on my shoulder! | |
Ace |
Rook-senpai!! Why did you vote for Royal Sword Academy!? | |
Epel |
Wha—I can’t believe ya! ‘ow could ya do that to us!? | |
Rook |
I have mentioned it, haven’t I? I could not lie to my own heart. Neige-kun sang and dance on stage with full trust in himself and in his friends. The moment I saw them perform, all I could think of was how strong they were. Truly, the most beautiful in the world, you see… | |
Vil |
That’s… | |
Rook |
Vil, you should trust in your own power the most. Your strictness with yourself as you strive to defeat your rival is a beautiful sight. However… As long as you do not believe in yourself… No matter how many people in the world vote for you, you will never truly feel fulfilled. But if one day, you find yourself groveling on the ground, disheveled, old, and even emaciated… As long as you believe in your heart that you are still the most beautiful in the world, then you will be capable of magic so legendary that the world will not cease to talk about it. The strength to believe in yourself, the strength to be proud of yourself is the most beautiful power there are. King of Poisons, our beautiful Vil. Please believe in yourself more than anyone. Beauty will always be with you. As I see, you are your most beautiful now! | |
Vil |
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Neige (off-screen) |
Vii~!! | |
| (footsteps) | ||
Vil |
Neige…? | |
Neige |
This is my first time seeing you cry off-stage… | |
Vil |
I’m so sorry for showing you something unsightly. I really can’t win against you, can I? | |
Neige |
Win…? That might be what the numbers declared, but… Your performance was amazing, and it’s something only you are capable of. We did win the competition, but… You are the most deserving to the people who voted for you. | |
Vil |
Neige… | |
Neige |
So, you know? Give me a smile, Vii~ | |
Rook |
(chuckles) It is as Snow White says. A smile suits you more, Vil. Here, please take my handkerchief. | |
Vil |
… Thank you. | |
Neige |
Oh, you’re Rook-kun, aren’t you? You called me out to the stage earlier. | |
Rook |
Indeed, I am so sorry for the sudden trouble. | |
Neige |
Rook-kun… You’re R, aren’t you? I’ve seen you attend my handshake events, and you’ve even sent me fan letters, too. | |
| All | WHAT!? | |
Vil |
Handshake events!? | |
Epel |
Fan letters!? | |
Rook |
What…? How did you know…? | |
Neige |
There was only one person who graciously calls me “Snow White,” after all. I realized it when you called for me earlier. I didn’t expect that the person who would buy all my bromides and attend all my fan events would be a boy. I’m pleasantly surprised~ | |
Deuce |
Eh…? Hunt-senpai is a Neige’s fan…!? | |
Ace |
And buying all the bromides, too… That’s a hardcore stan, dude…! | |
Jamil |
…! That thick album that he brought with him during the training camp was… | |
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Vil |
Lastly, Rook. I trust you the most out of these people, but what exactly were you planning by bringing such a thick album? | |
Rook  |
Haha, it is but a record of my life’s work. I always carry it around with me, you see? It is very private, so I would be very embarrassed if you open it here… | |
Vil |
How rude. I have no plans on invading other people’s privacy, don’t worry. | |
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Jamil |
Don’t tell me… That album was filled with Neige’s bromides? | |
| All | WHAAAAAAATTT!? | |
Kalim |
Heh~ I’m so glad you got to meet him in person, Rook! Go ask him for a handshake to celebrate~! | |
Rook |
Y-yes, you’re right… ……………… | |
Epel |
Rook-san’s all quiet now… | |
Vil |
He might be feeling awkward. | |
Rook |
……………… (sniffs) | |
Vil |
H-he’s crying…! | |
Rook |
Snow White… This is my first time introducing myself, but… I am Rook Hunt, Member #0000002 of your fanclub, Eternal Snow. | |
Deuce |
He’s even in the fanclub!? | |
Ace |
And number 2!? | |
Rook |
I was captivated by your beauty and it is all thanks to you that I could live my life filled with hope. I am very honored to talk with you in person today. Thank you very much! | |
Neige |
You were so different from when you attend handshake events, so I’m sorry for not recognizing you earlier. Thank you very much for always supporting me! | |
Rook |
I will send you another letter after all this is over. | |
Neige |
(chuckles) Please write your name properly instead of an initial this time~ | |
Jamil |
How interesting… I see now why Neige LeBlanche is loved by people of all ages. Not only is he talented, but he is very compassionate. That is strength indeed. | |
Ace |
Man… I feel like it’s all ‘cause of Rook-senpai’s reaction, but… | |
Vil |
…… (sighs) What a cruel man you are. That was some betrayal, I must say. | |
Rook |
(sniffs)… Me voting for Royal Sword Academy is not because I am Neige’s fan… I simply… | |
Vil |
Stop, I know full well you are not as shallow as that. Do not take me for granted. …We have been friends for two years, but I never realized you were his fan. What a deceitful man, truly. Wipe those tears away now. Here’s your handkerchief back. | |
Rook |
Thank you, King of Poisons… (sniffling) | |
Neige |
(chuckles) Vii, I’m glad to see you smiling again! Let’s sing together! I’m sure everyone will smile more if we sing together~! | |
Vil |
What? | |
Neige |
Come on, let’s go~! | |
Vil |
W-wait, Neige! | |
| Audience A | Look! Neige and Vil are holding hands~! | |
| Audience C | The world’s two top stars are celebrating each other’s achievements…! What a wonderful sight to behold! | |
| (crowd cheering) | ||
Neige |
Let’s sing together, too, Night Raven College~! | |
| All | Eh…? WH-WHAT~~!!?? | |
Neige |
Here we go~! Ready, and— | |
| (Everyone starts singing~!) | ||
Neige |
Thank you~! | |
| (crowd cheering) | ||
Neige |
Thank you very much, everyone~! Join me, Vii~! | |
Vil |
(chuckles) Until we meet again! | |
Kalim |
I’m so glad they’re friends now, too! | |
Rook |
What a beautiful sight… Beautiful! 100 points…! | |
Epel |
V-Vil-san’s amazing… | |
Jamil |
Being able to show such an award-winning smile while singing next to his rival… As expected from a professional. | |
Vil |
………… AH~~~~~~!! SOMEONE PLEASE HOLD ME BACK THIS INSTANT!! | |
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| Episode 5-74: Principals’ Chat! | ||
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Crowley  |
Again… We lost again…! I really thought that we could win this time, too…! What were we missing…? | |
???  |
It has been a while, Headmaster Crowley. | |
Crowley |
You are… Royal Sword Academy’s Headmaster! Ambrose the 63rd! | |
Ambrose |
Watching the youth have fun is a marvelous sight indeed. We have taken the victory this year again. | |
Crowley |
… Yes, it seems so. Well, it was only one point. That is practically a draw. | |
Ambrose |
But a competition is a competition, and we won. Ohohohoho! | |
Crowley |
(grumbling…!) We promise that we will win next time!! | |
Ambrose |
I am looking forward to the next Magift Tournament, then. It might be Royal Sword’s long-awaited 100th win, after all. All that aside, Headmaster Crowley… I could sense traces of strong magical energy around the stadium earlier. | |
Crowley |
What do you mean…? | |
Ambrose |
It is not magic a student should be capable of. What in the world happened here before the VDC commenced? | |
Crowley |
Whatever are you talking about? As the host school’s Headmaster, I will not allow the students to be in jeopardy. It might have just been a few students who got carried away during rehearsals… It must have been, don’t you think? My students are very unique in their own way, but… They are quite exceptional, too. | |
Ambrose |
… Hm… If you say so, Headmaster Crowley. I will keep watch over the students starting tomorrow as well. | |
Crowley |
How very reliable! Please do enjoy yourself during the festival, Headmaster Ambrose. Please excuse me… | |
Ambrose |
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Grim |
A lotta things happened today, yanno? My canned tuna dream is down the gutter, too…… We were worked to the bone as managers too, yanno~~! Damn it! That stupid “heigh-ho” song is still spinning in my head! I wanna forget it already! They all returned to their dorms after the VDC ended. Our dorm feels so much more spacious now. | |
| Choice 1: It’s kinda sad. | Choice 2: Every day was very lively, huh. | |
Grim |
Alright, I’ve bathed already, so let’s go get some sleep soon. | |
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| Ramshackle Dorm – Your Room | ||
| (knock, knock……) | ||
| Is someone knocking on the door……? | ||
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| Episode 5-75: Mirrored Dreaming! | ||
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| Ramshackle Dorm – Your Room | ||
| Mickey | Hey~ Are you there, Yuu? | |
| Choice 1: Mickey! | Choice 2: You managed to contact me through the mirror again! | |
Mickey  |
Good evening! It’s been a while. How have you been? How long has it been since we last saw each other? We can only see each other in dreams, so I guess saying “saw each other” is kinda weird, too… Ever since we met, I tried experimenting with a lot of stuff to see you again. Like wearing the same pajamas to sleep, reading the same book, but… it didn’t help. How am I able to talk to you today…? I didn’t do anything special, too. | |
| Choice 1: (Isn’t this something Mickey controls himself?) | Choice 2: (I guess we’re connected by something else.) | |
Mickey |
We ended up saying good-bye when we were talking about your camera last time, right? I’ve always been curious about that. | |
| Choice 1: Thank you! Can I take your picture? | Choice 2: Oh, that’s right. I need to take your picture before we say good-bye again. | |
Mickey |
Of course! | |
| Choice 1: Alright, say cheese~! | Choice 2: Smile~! | |
| (click, whirr…) | ||
Mickey |
How was it? Does it look okay? | |
| Choice 1: I can finally prove to everyone that you exist. | Choice 2: I see it! I can finally prove you’re not just a dream! | |
Mickey |
Haha! That looks good! I want that picture, too. Oh, that’s right. I guess it’d be impossible to get it if we’re inside a dream. But I feel like I’m getting closer to where you are, Yuu. I can hear and see you better now, too. It looks like we’re only separated by one glass now | |
