Harveston's Kelkkarotu/Story/Episode 1

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Episode 1: Members Assemble!

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Mount Moln Kelkkarotu
Pomefiore Dorm
Epel	Right side, all clear. Left side, also clear.
Epel Epel	No one should be here right now, at least. Here I go…! AAARRRRGGHHH!! 'E DRIVES ME UP THE FRIGGIN' WALL!
Epel Epel	...Phew. That's a little steam blown off, at least. I accidentally let slip a bit of my local dialect when talking to Vil in the hallway and next thing I know, he's jumping right down my throat. But, y'know! I lived in Harveston my whole life. Of course I'm gonna slip into it here and there! He keeps warning me over and over again! I'm so darn sick of it! "Don't speak with an accent," he says. "Speak with elegant diction," or whatever. "Don't yell like that"... Just shut up already! Anyway, I really do need to make sure I watch my language around Vil... It's a total pain, though. Sigh... I wanna go back to Harveston... But it's still a long way to go until our next school break...
Brrr…
Epel Epel	Huh, a call? This number is…Nannan back at home?!
Beep!
Epel Epel	'ello, Nannan. It's been a bit, 'asn't it? Ye don't often gi' us a wee phone like this. S'demarra? Huh… HUUUUUHHHH???!!
Cafeteria
Epel Epel	Sigh… That phone call just now really put me in a pickle… I'm happy that I can go back to Harveston, really, I am! But... Tomorrow's way too short notice! Nannan…you're being ridiculous here… What's worse, she even said that I absolutely need to bring my schoolmates with me... What do I do?
Epel Epel	I got so distracted thinking about all of this that I've reached the cafeteria way later than usual. The place is so full already. I hope there's a free table somewhere... Ah! That's Yuu and Grim over there!
Grim Grim	Chomp chomp chomp…
Epel Epel	Hello there, you two! Is this seat available?
Choice 1: Yeah, go ahead.		Choice 2: He can have this seat, right, Grim?
Epel Epel Grim Grim	Thanks. I was struggling to find somewhere to sit, so this is a godsend.It's free, so you can just take it if you wanna.
Grim Grim	In exchange, lemme eat your lunch!
Epel Epel	What?! No way!
Grim Grim	Crunch munch crunch… There's no way this pathetic amount of food can keep me full, yanno… Hey, Epel, don't you have any apples with you today?
Epel Epel	I don't, actually. It's not as if I'm always carrying some with me...I guess. I'm from Harveston, so I sometimes end up getting a lot of apples sent to me from home. I just give out the ones I can't finish.
Grim Grim	Dang it…! Those apples were so delish, yanno. I wish I could eat them again...
Epel Epel	…Ah!! H-Hey, Grim! In that case, why don't you tag along with me when I go home? Then, you can stuff yourself with the best of the best of apples there.
Grim Grim	For real?! Let's go then!
Epel Epel	We'd sorta be, uh...going tomorrow, though...
Grim Grim	Tomorrow?!
Choice 1: Quite the sudden invite, indeed.		Choice 2: Even though we're not on break yet?
Epel Epel Epel Epel	You're telling me. I only found out about it just this morning myself! Sigh... Grandma really can be unreasonable sometimes.Yeah. I'll pretty much only get to go back for the weekend and then have to come back here straight after. This homecoming's got no time to waste for leisure.
Epel Epel	Harveston's actually got a yearly festival happening this weekend, so my family asked me to come home to attend it.
Grim Grim	I mean, I don't mind even if we gotta go tomorrow. As long as it means I can eat all the apples I can get my paws on!
Epel Epel	Don't you worry, I'll let you eat tons of them! A-And also… Will you race in the Mount Moln Kelkkarotu with me, Grim?
Grim Grim	The Mol-whatty-what now?
Epel Epel	Mount Moln is this super duper huge mountain that can be seen from Harveston. Kelkkarotu means "sled race". In other words, Mount Moln Kelkkarotu is a sledding tournament held in Harveston!
Grim Grim	Hmmm? Sled racing?
Epel Epel	Contestants form teams of four and compete to be the fastest to reach the finish line… So my grandma asked me to bring my friends from school with me. "Ye did manage t' make some pals at NRC, reet?" "Tek some young lads oam, will tha? Then yous can go take part and make t' race proper lively." ...Was what she said. But since it was all so sudden, I've been stumped over who I could ask to join. Please, I'm begging you!
Grim Grim	Fnagh... That explanation was so complicated I have no idea what you're talking about, but... It's a pain, so I don't wanna! I'm coming along to eat the apples, but I'm not gonna join that race.
Epel Epel	N-No good, huh? Well, even if Grim doesn't participate, having him over would at least still make things more lively...I guess?

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A Merciless Race Where You Compete in all Seriousness
Cafeteria
Epel Epel	Okay, Grim, I understand. No point trying to force you, so let's go find people who look like they'd be willing to participate. Oh right, you should come along, too, Yuu. Since Grim's already tagging along, why don't you come and have some fun, as well?
Choice 1: Okay!		Choice 2: Is it alright for me to come along?
Epel Epel	Make sure you eat loads of yummy apples, as well, okay?Of course! You gotta come! Ah, although, I should note...it's a shame, but I don't think you can move the sled. Magic is required to move the sleds used in this race.
Grim Grim	What's with that?! That's such a weird sled.
Epel Epel	I was asked to bring my schoolmates with me precisely because the students here can use magic.
Grim Grim	I see, no wonder you chose to invite the future great mage himself. Quite the eye for talent you got there, Epel. Although, I won't be racing with ya, alright!
Epel Epel	Okay, okay, I got it already. The race consists of teams of four so…I still need to find three more people to join me. But...is there really anyone who'd be willing to go on a trip on such short notice?
Grim Grim	Why didn'tcha just ask Vil and Rook from your dorm?
Epel Epel	I mean, I could, but... (Being at home would make me so relaxed, I'd probably be way more likely to slip back into my dialect) (If Vil and Rook were there, I'd have to play cute in front of the family, too...) ...Nope, nope, there's no way! Isn't there anyone else?
Grim Grim	I mean, you can just invite anyone who catches your eye willy-nilly right?
Epel Epel	Willy-nilly…like how so?
Grim Grim	Isn't there anyone out and about? …Ah! Hey, Sebek!
Epel Epel	Huh? Sebek?!
Sebek Sebek	What is it?
Epel Epel	Ah, hello Sebek... I didn't notice you were sitting there. Uhhhmm, sorry for the abrupt request, but uh, you see…
Grim Grim	C'mon Sebek! Join the sled race!
Sebek Sebek	I refuse.
Epel Epel	Oof…but I haven't even gotten to the details yet…
Sebek Sebek	I overheard your conversation. I was thinking it's unusual for someone to return home in the middle of the term. But, too bad for you! I have no interest in little festival races which only serve to entertain.
Epel Epel	...Oh my, Sebek. Underestimating the Kelkkarotu, are we?
Sebek Sebek	Wh-What's with you? Why are you sneering like that?
Epel Epel	Kelkkarotu isn't just some leisurely entertainment. Participants compete with all their might in the merciless race by sledding down the Mount Moln race course all night long.
Sebek Sebek	All night long, you say?!
Epel Epel	Yeah, that's why just being able to use magic won't cut it. You also need the stamina to make it to the end.
Sebek Sebek	Oh ho…?
Epel Epel	Plus, it's already tough enough just getting the sled to move in the first place, so beginners have a lot of trouble with it. It's not like some average Joe from NRC will do. They need to have the athletic ability to take part, as well.
Sebek Sebek	I…see?
Epel Epel	Winning such a race is a super incredible honor. You'd absolutely wanna boast about it. And I'm sure... ...your friends and family would praise you for it, as well. They'd tell you, "Well done!" and be really, really, proud of you.
Sebek Sebek	……
Epel Epel	…… Ahhhh, woe is me. Is there truly no one out there who can come to my aid? Is there no one who's not only good at magic, but also really good at sports, and super unbelievably duper buff who could help me?
Sebek Sebek	BUT OF COURSE THERE IS!
Epel Epel	Huh? What? But where?
Sebek Sebek	RIGHT HERE!! If I show up for the race, I will easily dominate the rest of the competition and emerge victorious!
Epel Epel	Aw yeah! Got him!
Sebek Sebek	If the race is as merciless as you say, then that changes things. It sounds like it would make for good training anyway!
Epel Epel	Thank you, Sebek! ...Although, I'm still short two people like this. I wonder who else could join us.
Sebek Sebek	Such an obscure festival would not attract many willing participants, I imagine. Is this Mount Moln of yours even that famous in the first place?
Epel Epel	Of course it is. You see, Mount Moln is…
???	...a mountain situated near Harveston, a village located in the mountain ranges of the northern Shaftlands.
Epel Epel	Huh?
Jade Jade	It has been revered and sanctified as a sacred mountain by the villagers since time immemorial.
Epel Epel	J-Jade?!
Grim Grim	Oh, it's you. Were you sitting behind us this whole time?
Jade Jade	Apologies, I heard mention of Mount Moln and instinctively barged in on your conversation as a result. Mount Moln... I have heard that its mystical beauty enamoured the hearts of many mountaineers. The foot of the mountain is also said to be widely admired by artists and photographers alike for its ever-evolving yet consistently beautiful natural scenery across the seasons…
Epel Epel	Wow, Jade… You really know a lot about it.
Jade Jade	Yes. It had actually piqued my curiosity before now, so I already did research into it previously. …Epel. If it is of no inconvenience to you, as I am interested in visiting Harveston myself, may I join you on your journey?
Epel Epel	Huh?!
Jade Jade	I wish to make at least one visit as a member of the Mountain Lovers' Club, you see.
Epel Epel	Sure, please do join us!
Sebek Sebek	Oi, Epel, are you sure you can skip discussing the sled race with him?
Epel Epel	Ah, right. Um, Jade, so there's actually a sled race called Mount Moln Kelkkarotu, and…
Jade Jade	Ah, I am aware. While it was impolite of me to do so, I overheard everything you were discussing. It seems that you're in quite the bind, Epel. If I would make a satisfactory candidate, I would be more than happy to lend a helping hand. Bearing witness to Mount Moln at night while riding down it on a sled... I can only imagine how it would look. I am genuinely curious to see the sight.
Epel Epel	The sled race is the bonus to Mount Moln for him…? B-But, thank you truly! Alright, just one more to go!

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God-Tier Development Ahoy!!!
Cafeteria
Epel Epel	One more to go... It's almost the end of lunch, so I need to hurry and find someone.
Idia Idia	…U-uh…S-s-s-so…
Epel Epel	Whoa?! I-Idia?!
Grim Grim	You were sitting around here, too?
Epel Epel	Is there something you need?
Idia Idia	U-Uuuhhh…E-e-e-earlier, your…u-uh…
Epel Epel	Excuse me?
Idia Idia	S-s-s-so…I-I mean… Guh... I was right, this was always going to be hopeless! Slipping into the normies' convo? That's way harder than the hardest games ever!
Zwip!
Idia Idia	something you said in that convo just now caught my interest
Grim Grim	There he goes. Talking through his tablet.
Idia Idia	you mentioned a sled race, ye? and harveston? tomorrow? what time are u all meetin?
Epel Epel	Huh?! Wha?! Uh…
Grim Grim	He started firing a whole bunch of questions at Epel the moment he switched to his tablet!
Epel Epel	C-Could you ask your questions one at a time, please?
Idia Idia	were you born in harveston, sir epel?
Epel Epel	Yes, I was...
Idia Idia	aw hell yeah!! that was where love sled was set, right???
Sebek Sebek	And what is that supposed to be?
Epel Epel	It's a TV cartoon set in Harveston. It's more than 10 years old by now. I remember watching it as a kid, but I only remember bits and pieces of the story.
Idia Idia	nothing to be ashamed of, sir epel. even yours truly right here only learned about it recently they were doing this special online showing of a collection of old nostalgic classics that i caught the other day. was my first time seeing it
Sebek Sebek	What sort of animation is it?
Epel Epel	The story's about a bunch of cute girls who started a Sled Club and aimed to win the nationals.
Sebek Sebek	What a mysterious setting for an animation.
Jade Jade	Really? Apart from the sled element, it sounds like a staple plotline in fiction, no?
Idia Idia	SIR JADE!
Jade Jade	I-Is something the matter?
Grim Grim	Why'd he start speaking by himself out of nowhere?!
Idia Idia	It's beyond ridiculous to lump Love Sled together with other plebeian anime! It's a touching, passionate anime all about the girls' devotion to plush sledding! You are 100% guaranteed to bawl your eyes out!
…Plush sledding?
Grim Grim	What even is that? I get the sled bit…but plush?
Idia Idia	SIGH~… This is exactly why noobs are so… Obviously it's short for plush toy sled race, DUH!
Epel Epel	Ah, that reminds me, I didn't mention it, did I? Mount Moln Kelkkarotu is a sled race that utilises plushies.
Sebek Sebek	You mean the plush toys ride with us while we race?
Epel Epel	Nope. We inject magic into the plushies to pull the sleds, actually.
Sebek Sebek	The plush toys are the ones pulling the sleds?! Th-This is very different from the grilling race I imagined it to be.
Epel Epel	It's a competition that's been held year after year in Harveston for the festival.
Grim Grim	So this is wha'tcha meant by we need to be able to use magic to move the sleds.
Jade Jade	I would understand if the sleds were pulled by dogs or horses, but plushies? Even I am surprised.
Epel Epel	It's strange, maybe? But this is linked to a folktale that's been passed down for generations in Harveston.
Sebek Sebek	A folktale?
Epel Epel	Yeah. Once upon a time, a beautiful young girl's life was put in danger by an evil villain while she was in the forest. The animals of the forest were worried about her, and ran desperately through the mountain trails to call for help. Their earnest dash bore fruit as they finally managed to find someone who could help them, and frantically pulled them along, rushing back to the girl's aid. At least, that's how the story's told. So we started sled racing in honor of the animals' brave actions and devotion.
Jade Jade	I see. That is a wonderful tale indeed.
Epel Epel	Naturally, it wouldn't be right to force real animals to run all night for the race, so we use plushies instead. The race also serves as a way to revitalise the village nowadays, too, so importance is placed on the appearance of the race, too, I guess.
Idia Idia	The four heroines who earnestly challenge the traditional Plush Sledding contest with all their might… While there are times where they laugh together and other times where they fight, they band together for the singular goal of clinching victory… That's what the touching anime, Dashing through the Snow - Girl Gang! Love Sled, is all about! Not only does it have colorful and in-depth characterization, the backgrounds are breathtakingly realistic! Unprecedented, heartwrenching plot twists hit you one after another, keeping it engaging in a way you'd struggle to find in today's anime! I'm so completely addicted that I went straight to buy its DVD and everything published about it during its release~~ Fuheehee!
Grim Grim	I don't think I've ever seen him talk non-stop like this before.
Epel Epel	And to think that he was communicating through his tablet up till then…
Jade Jade	It seems Idia becomes quite the chatterbox when talking about his favourite things.
Idia Idia	I've always wanted to visit the place it was set in one day.
Sebek Sebek	Going to the place that appeared in an animation? What meaning is there to such an act?
Jade Jade	It seems that among the fans of animations, movies and dramas, there are those who visit the places featured in such works.
Sebek Sebek	I see. There really are all manner of hobbies in the world. I can't say it's something I personally understand, however.
Zwip!
Idia Idia	i seeee, so sir grim and sir yuu are going to harveston for a vacation, huh? probs means youll get the chance to see mount moln and stuff right? quite the enviable position oh and sir sebek and sir jade are going as far as to join the sled race too! how fortunate you all are! well, not that any of this has anything to do w/ me anyway ive got zero plans to go to harveston and tbh it's not like anyone invited me anyway so now then, wonder what i could do to kill time this weekend~ dont have any plans in particular either~ im so free wowie
Epel Epel	…… U-Um... Are you trying to say that you want to come to Harveston...maybe?
Idia Idia	huh? didn't say anything of that sort tho? although hypothetically if i were to be invited itd be rude to say no. if and i mean if i were to actually be invited i wouldnt be reluctant about it tho
Epel Epel	Idia... Would you like to come to Harveston and participate in the sled race, as well?
Idia Idia	GOD-TIER DEVELOPMENT AHOY!!!!
Epel Epel	Wha-?!
Idia Idia	N-No I mean… I-If Sir Epel requests so, then I can't help it can I~ Can't say no, no can do. I-I can't even afford the time, but I guess just this once! I'll join you oh so kindly!
Epel Epel	But you literally just said you were free... Ah, right. Will Ortho be coming along with us, Idia?
Idia Idia	O-Of course he will. Ortho and I stick together forever and always after all!
Epel Epel	Okay then. I'll arrange for the lodgings to accommodate Ortho, too. So we've got Sebek, Jade, Idia…plus myself. All four members needed for the sled race are here! Since Grim, Yuu, and Ortho are coming with us too, I'm sure things will be lively. This means I'm able to fulfill Grandma's request. Thanks, guys!

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Off to Harveston We Go!
Mirror Chamber
The next day
Epel Epel	I never thought the day would come that I would be bringing my schoolmates back home to Harveston with me. Thank goodness the headmage was willing to give us permission to use the Dark Mirror on such short notice. …Ah, there's Grim and Yuu. Good morning!
Grim Grim	Yawn... I'm still so sleepy. My head's all fuzzy... Isn't the race tomorrow? Do we really gotta be there a whole day early?
Epel Epel	We have pre-festival prep work to do, so it's important we get there early. Plus, the others will need practice since they'll be controlling a plush sled for the first time.
Sebek Sebek	WHICH MEANS THE COMPETITION HAS ALREADY BEGUN!!
Grim Grim	Fnagh!! You spooked me there!
Epel Epel	Good morning, Sebek. Were you alright waking up so early?
Sebek Sebek	But of course. I already wake up early every morning to train. Something as puny as drowsiness can be fought off just by moving your body. Why don't you try that out too, Grim? I'll be sure to accompany you.
Grim Grim	No way I'm gonna do that!!
Sebek Sebek	I reported to Lord Malleus and Master Lilia last night about my participation in the sled race and- -they encouraged me to put in my best effort. I can't lose no matter what!
Epel Epel	You sure are motivated to the max, Sebek. I also told Vil that I'd be participating in the sled race and… He warned me to "be careful of sunburns from the snow, and most importantly…make sure to emerge as the champion!" I was so sure he'd warn me not to cut loose. It goes to show just how much he hates losing, huh? Hehe!
Jade Jade	Oh my, everyone's early I see. Have I wound up making all of you wait?
Epel Epel	Ah, Jade. Good morning. Don't worry, there's still more than ten minutes left until we were supposed to meet anyways.
Jade Jade	When I informed Azul that I'd be going to Harveston, we ended up spending some time discussing various matters.
Epel Epel	What about?
Jade Jade	You see, the Mostro Lounge will be holding a Harveston Fest event.
Epel Epel	Whaa-?!
Jade Jade	He said that we should turn my visit to Harveston into a business opportunity. Thus, I was tasked to survey Harveston's specialty dishes and procure ingredients.
Sebek Sebek	Shouldn't have expected less of Azul. His business spirit is truly something...
Jade Jade	The budget and target revenue have already been established, you see. It's quite the surmountable task.
Epel Epel	I understand. I'll make sure to introduce loads of the village's local specialties then.
Jade Jade	Thank you very much, Epel. I will be counting on you in that regard.
Idia Idia	…sup
Ortho Ortho	Good morning, everyone!
Epel Epel	Good morning, Idia and Ortho. Thank you for coming along to help us out.
Sebek Sebek	Quite the amount of luggage you've got there. I don't think there's anything we need to bring in particular, though.
Idia Idia	fuheehee, i brought all sorts of equips so that I could enjoy my love sled pilgrimage to its fullest!
Ortho Ortho	Thank you so much for inviting my brother, Mr. Epel Felmier! I was so shocked when big brother said that he was invited to go on a vacation! I still can't believe it, in fact!
Epel Epel	Ahaha, it's not that big of a deal.
Ortho Ortho	But it is! It was such a shock that my internal circuits couldn't keep up with processing the situation! It truly is a miracle!
Epel Epel	Th- That shocking...?
Ortho Ortho	Everyone, I'll be leaving my big brother in your kind hands while you're there, alright?
Epel Epel	Huh? Aren't you joining us, Ortho?
Ortho Ortho	Me? No, actually.
Epel Epel	What?!
Idia Idia	HAAAAHHH????!!! Wh-What are you talking about, Ortho?!
Ortho Ortho	It'd make for a more valuable experience if you went on your own, brother. After all, this is your first time getting to go on a trip with your friends from school!
Idia Idia	No way! Not a chance! IM-POSS-I-BLE!! Vacationing with total strangers is way too much!
Ortho Ortho	C'mon, it'll be fine. I'll be waiting in anticipation for all your stories about your time in Harveston, okay?
Idia Idia	DON'T WANNA!! If Ortho's not going, then I'm bailing! Then I'll retreat to my room and host a Love Sled viewing party for the two of us, Ortho and I! There, it's decided!
Ortho Ortho	Oh, Brother... I knew you'd say this.
Epel Epel	What do we do now, Ortho? Idia seems super duper uncomfortable with this…
Sebek Sebek	Dragging along someone who's unmotivated would just result in them being a hindrance to us. I say we leave him behind and go.
Ortho Ortho	Come on, it's way too early for you to abandon him! Give me a second! I…wish for my big brother to enjoy more experiences befitting of a student. If he lets this chance go, he may never get to travel with his schoolmates ever again.
Epel Epel	I see…I get how you feel, Ortho. ...Either way, we can't participate in the race if we don't have enough members!
Idia Idia	Ah! Ortho! Sir Epel and Sir Sebek?! Why are you all lifting me up?! Don't tell me, you're all going to force me into the Dark Mirror?! STOOOOP!!
Epel Epel	Now! Off to Harveston we go!
Ortho Ortho	Make some fun memories, okay Brother!
Jade Jade	What a good little brother you are, Ortho. You've moved me deeply.
Ortho Ortho	Bon voyage~!

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