Event Quest:Birth! New Hero of the Holy Night:VN

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== Tokyo Back Alley == Ryouta:(angry face) Haaa... haa.... they're still chasing uuuuuuusss! Maria:(surprise face) Sir Ryouta! I can't go on! I can speak with them-- Now's not the time to argue your case! Anyway, run, run! HURRY UP!! Nightfall was imminent, one December evening. Whilst exhaling white breaths in the cold winter air, a boy and girl ran with everything they had. Occasionally they glanced behind them with a nervous expression. After rounding a few more corners, the boy stopped dead in his tracks. -d, dang iiiit! It's a dead eeeeeeend. Immediate retreat! U-TURN! Maria:(surprise face) Sir Ryouta. This doesn't seem like the time for that.. You got involved in this... I'm terribly sorry. Ryouta:(angry face) I-It's okay! Th-that's just how it happened is all.... Man, if I could just use the "app". Heh heh... Did it finally sink in that ya can't escape us? Ya'll need a lesson on when to quit! ....hm! Ma-Maria? It's dangerous! Hey, wait... You were the ones, weren't you. Assaulting the students of our school, and stealing their money... you're the people who have done that. Immediately, reflect upon your actions- and apologize to those you've wronged! I-It's no use Maria! Our phones with the app... they took 'em, remember? If we get injured, we won't be able to get healed up. It's not gonna go down like it usually does! No, Sir Ryouta. The people who pile up their sins... I can't allow myself to abandon them. Wh-What strong force this woman has... don't say such bad things about people, lady. We're nothing special, simply showing you your place. You shouldn't be carrying around such unnecessary valuables. ...how dare you...!! When Maria had almost closed the distance between them, one of the thugs grabbed her arm. Ohh, look here. For sure, you're a strong-spirited gal. Without your app, do you really think you stand a threat as our enemy? Huh!? Maria:(angry face) Guh... Unhand me! Ma-Maria! Uwaaa! Get your hands ooooffffff! Ryouta rushed forward to do something, but stumbled in his haste, and fell to the ground. Heh, this guy too--seems like we need to make him understand, too, ehhh? Player... Class Rep, Kengo...! ... help...!!! Eh...? What's that sound...? A bell's jinglin'? It is Christmas, I guess... Hey, it's steadily getting closer! What is...? A chill...? S-s-s-s-something came out!? What... the hell's this bastard right here? You friends with these guys? You come ta help them? [Krampus Appears] But the one standing there... it wasn't Player, nor Shirou, nor Kengo. Covered in jet black fur--- a rough-looking beastman appeared. Carved into his body that overflowed with chisled muscles: terrible looking scars. Silently, his eyes glared menacingly at the thugs from underneath his hood. Krampus: You guys... are you "naughty children"? We're the ones askin' the questions here! Answer us! Krampus: "Naughty child"---what is it? This feeling, somewhere...? Y-you keep sayin' "naughty children", just what the hell do ya mean? Krampus: ... yes indeed. It's settled: you're "naughty children". Krampus: Your gang, who committed assault against innocent people who did not resist-- -- if you continue to go wrong, you can't be "nice children". S-So what! Whatever you do, I don't care, bring it! Krampus: What will I do? It will be decided. Christmas visits are also Judgment Time visits. Krampus: Every child receives the saint's judgment, divided into "Naughty" and "Nice" Krampus: To good children, generous blessings and rewards are given... Krampus: To naughty children, a rebuke from the saint's followers, and a merciless "punishment". Krampus: My job is, as a follower of the saint, to give an appropriate punishment to naughty children. Krampus: --and so, to you "naughty boys"... Krampus: I'm executing your "punishment" P-p-p-punishment!!? Krampus:(tasty face) HYAAAHAHAHAHAHA!! PREPARE YOURSELVES, YOU NAUGHTY BRATS!! Krampus:(tasty face) The "penalty" I'm giving you bastards-- Krampus:(tasty face) --beating you bags of ash would be good fun, yeah?! Krampus:(tasty face) It'll be like going into hell. This baptism by my claws ---　I'll let you receive it!! Huh!? Wh-what's with this guy!? Suddenly he's like a totally different person?! H-He's got claws! This dude--he's dangerous! Q-quick, run away...! Krampus:(tasty face) Running away, eh? I'm gonna devour you- Krampus:(4 Star Tasty face) "Swinging Bell" inevitable punishment: Der Wilde Mann! Black claws cut through the sky. And then, the people who were thus cut-- Aaaaahhhhhh! Scary! Stop! Don't come near us! They trembled in place, their faces twisted in fear. It was clear that they had lost their fighting spirit. Eh, what...!? That person... did they help us? Sir Ryouta, are you alright? Who is that person... Krampus:(tasty face) Kekeke... how is it, the taste of my "claws"? Does it make you tremble? Huh? You screamed in fear, didn't you? Krampus:(tasty face) In that case, swear it to me, you evil brats. Say that you're sorry for being naughty and change your ways. Yes, we won't do them! Those bad things, we won't do theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem! So for real, forgive us! Please forgive us! Those claws... please stop your claaaaawas...!! Krampus:(tasty face) Alright! If you understand, then it's over. Get yourselves home and go to bed! Go!! Yeeess! We're sorrrrrrryyyyyyy! Good niiiiight! Sweet dreeeeeaaams!! A, ah... thank you so much. There aren't words enough to express our appreciation for your help. Krampus: You don't have to thank me. I was just doing my job. Krampus: That aside.... is this yours? It seems those brats threw these back as they ran... Th-This.... it's our smartphones. Th-Thank you so much! A, ah, at least your name... could you please tell me that? Krampus: I'm not someone worth remembering. Please take care returning home. What a remarkable person. Refuses to tell us his name and just leaves... don't you think so, Sir Ryouta? C... What's wrong, Sir Ryouta! Your trembling... don't tell me you're injured! Co...! Coooooooooooooooooooooool!! ..... wha--? Wasn't that the coolest!? "Words aren't needed. I simply punish the wicked." So awesome, so great! He's like, a super Santa! The sudden appearance of the fantastic guy who wiped out the punks in one clean sweep, and who left after just a few words- To Ryouta's eyes, he looked like hero boldly struggling against evil. EPISODE 1 ~ "Black Santa likes heroes?" Shinjuku Academy So it went something like that. Well, well? Don't you think that's the coolest!? That was lucky, Ryouta. If that person hadn't shown up, you would've been in serious trouble, yeah? Yeah, it was during the break! And without our smartphones, we couldn't use our Sacred Treasure... Indeed... It's good that you were safe. Late at night, I always make sure to avoid the whole Kabukicho District... Sorry, sorry. Fine, it was pretty late at night. I'd been planning to escort Maria-chan to the Aoyama school... Without walking too much, it would have been good to use the subway. But, why were you out so late with Maria? Taking the time to go all the way out to Kamiyado Academy and back... Hehe. The truth is that Maria and I are both Executive Committee members for the "Santa Claus Departure Ceremony" Yesterday, since we had a meeting in the Conference Room at Kamiyado, I had to head out there. 1 option "Santa Claus Departure Ceremony...?" Ah, really? You don't know about it, eh? Well, Class Rep. Give them an explanation? The "Santa Claus Departure Ceremony" he's speaking of, is an event held annually on the night of Christmas Eve. It literally is a "Santa Claus Departure Ceremony". Accordingly, they'll be hosting a large party. It's organized by the Tokyo Santa School that Joul go to, and they invite students from all junior high and high schools. Students at each school put on programs and run restaurants. In a way, it's a sort of Santa School Festival. It's actually reasonably common now, that each year some high schools across different time zones will cooperate, in the form of "co-hosting". This year, the senior classes at our Shinjuku Academy are getting their turn. That's how it is. Ryouta is a class rep on the Executive Committee. As a class representative, I'll be going as well. When you do it, it's fairly hard work, eh? Because there's a lot of meetings, and you have to go to each one. Our cuisine club is supposed to be in charge of cooking at the next party. Us included, each school's cooking department is very busy preparing various dishes. Chernobog-san's also helping out. Lately, he's really gotten the hang of making roast duck. The almighty Demon King, huh... Chernobog-san... That aside --- Ryouta. Let's head out soon for the meeting. Are you ready? Yeah! The preparations are perfect! Writing instruments and notebook and candy and autograph paper! ... it'll be fine to have the snacks during breaks, I suppose. But why autograph paper? Because, maybe we might meet the cool guy from before! I've made 100% sure to prep in advance! With this, it'll be okay if we unexpectedly bump into him! Fuuu... Is Ryouta's "habit" showing? I'd thought it'd been hiding recently. 1 option What habit? Ryouta's like... falling in love. When he takes an interest in someone, he gets like this. Don't get me wrong, instead of romantic love, it's closer to being a fanboy. I think it's a byproduct of his personal connections. In any case, it's pretty active. For me, and Kengo, and Inuzuka, and everyone else, it made us become acquainted with each other and become good friends. What are ya doing, Class Rep! C'mon, c'mon! We're gonna be late! O-Oh. Let's head out now. Don't get too worked up, Ryouta. Well then, Player, Chouji. We're going to head out for a bit. Yeah, sure thing. Dinner's on the stove, so don't be out late. 2 options I wanna see Santa School too. May I come? Huh! Sure, sure! The more the merrier. Let's do it! However... the meeting is for representatives only. While it's going on, you'll have to wait outside. Is that okay? It's shaping up to be your usual crew, eh? Why don't you invite Kengo, too? Ah, Kengo? It's impossible for him. Because... Jinn:(angry face) Hey, you guys! Did that Takabushi come through here!? Eh? No... what's wrong with Kengo? Ah... it has to do with last term's final exam. Takabushi had red marks in every subject, and thus is on the list for extra tutoring... Even though it's Mr. Kyouma doing the tutoring, that punk set off a smoke explosion in the chem lab and ran away. Indeed... it's too cold to be covering people in demon's smoke, even just as a joke for a year-end party. Ah!? Should we use that smoke to smoke something? Because he's generally lazy, that guy is... Ah, teacher. Please wait right here... two more seconds... ..............um............ Jinn & Tritom: .................... Dang it...! Why did you stop right here? You shoulda been past here already...! Hey, wait! Stop, Takabushi! You have no hope of escape from us active P.E. teachers! He's been formulating an escape plan. That's why he was absent from class... There's nothing for it but to take the extra lessons. On the way home, should we buy him some limited-edition Christmas chocolate? Hey hey, both of you hurry up! The Santa School meeting's gonna start! Ah, that's right. Well then, shall we go? Ryouta, Player. Alright, to Santa School--Let's Go!

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== Santa School== ...from Shinjuku Academy, it takes about ten minutes' walking to a place you wouldn't think was also in Shinjuku. There lay a splendid red brick school building. Up front was a tall Japanese fir tree. By the entrance was a plaque that had "Santa School" written on it. 2 options That's a really big tree. This school is so fashionable. This is the main school building. There's also the party hall too. That's nice Ryouta, but is this the right way? Today's meeting is in a different hall today. Have you been there before? Yep, leave it to me! To tell the truth, I've been to the Santa School tons of times before! The three walked around looking for the auditorium in this campus, which looked larger than it did from outside. I'm sorry! I'm lost! I! Can't! Believe! THIIIIIS! 2 options Whoa there Shirou! There's our Ryouta playing dumb. Huff, haah... Sorry. I lost control over myself... But this is bad...we're completely lost. We're going to be late like this! I-i-it's okay! Someone who knows this place is coming! Oh, there he is! Those big antlers! Hey! Over heeere! Ah, there you are. Oh brother, Ryouta. Where were you even going? Yahoo Youl! It's been so long! Thanks for coming! It has, hasn't it? Long time no see to you too Player. 3 options Not since last time. Nice antlers as always. Did you already forget the lovely meeting that night...? Has it been so long? I caused you a lot of problems that time. But I'm okay now. Thanks to you guys I've kept going without losing my way. So, who is this? He seems interesting... Nice to meet you. I'm Shirou Motoori. I'm in the same grade as Ryouta, and I'm a class representative. Thanks for the politeness! I'm the reindeer Youl. I was in the same grade as Ryouta in middle school and I'm an apprentice Santa. Shirou:(joy face) I've heard about you from Ryouta. He says you hope to be Santa while being a reindeer. Yes. And I've heard about you too Shirou-san. Ryouta's told me so much. Shirou:(joy face) Oh? And what sort of things...? Umm, that you're a very dependable class rep. But you're too straight laced, so maybe you should relax-- ANYWAYS, Youl! Can you tell us where the auditorium is? Shirou:(awe face) Ah yes. Excuse me. We've lost our bearings... Ah, earlier you called me and only said "hurry over! Come on!" You're lost? In that case I'm on my way over too. I'll show you the way. Let's go together. Thanks Youl! Come on class rep, Player! Let's do that. Also we're having a talk later. ...understood? Yeah... 2 options Hm? If you're part of the party planning committee... You aren't being Santa this year? Oh, I'm helping give out presents of course. But that's after the party. Wha? So Santa Claus isn't leaving at the same time as the departure ceremony? That's for the senpais who've brilliantly decorated for the event. It's business as usual for a beginner Santa like me. Oh. That's kinda sad. I wanted to see you take off with a bang. Ah! But my work got recognized, so I'm officially a Santa. I want to be able to join that line soon, and be a trustworthy Santa like the headmaster... 1 option I'm sure you can do it Youl. Ehehe, you think so? Thanks. That's gonna push me harder. Oh is it already that time? Let's go, the auditorium is just a little further. Here we are. The meeting is in this auditorium. Whew, we made it on time. Okay Player, we'll be going. This is for members only. What are you going to do? 1 option I'll wait here. ...okay. Don't catch a cold. Okay, see you later! If you get cold, be sure to go inside! Player sat on a bench in front of the building, waiting for Ryouta and Shirou to return. It may have been sunny out, but the season was winter. In the sunlit plaza, an occasional chilly wind blew. Salomon-kun:(cheerful face) Ta-daaaah! Here comes the pretty familiar Salomon-kun, for when you're free! Salomon-kun:(:3 face) How unusual for you to be alone Milord. If you like, I can keep you company~. 3 options No thanks. Buy me a coffee. Let me fluff you to stave off the cold! No? I see, I see... Hiieee!! You're as cold as the north wind, Milord! Such a long time since the two had been together. For a short time Player enjoyed themselves talking with Salomon-kun. Oh, Milord. It looks like one app user is coming closer. You are on school grounds, but it is after school now. You should be careful. Player looked around. As they did, they saw the shadow of a person among the line of trees. The approaching figure left the trees and drew nearer, gradually getting larger as they seemed to approach... ...and they were tall enough to have to look up to. Deep dark fur, and a rugged, sturdy frame. And then, an astonishing villainous look. The brutal looking beastman came to the front of the bench, and stared at Player. 3 options <same response> Hello. Who are you? Cool...! Krampus: ......... The unexpectedly gave a short nod. He then turned his eyes away and left somewhat quickly. Hyaahh... That was a shocking mood there. That Summon. What kind of person is he? He did look like a bad guy... The Sacred Treasure he has is so eye catching, doesn't he seem really strong...!? Ryouta:( face) Hey, Player--! The meeting's over! Where are yoou! Salomon-kun:(cheerful face) Oh your friends are back. Well then! I'm going back now. Sorry, sorry, did you wait long? The meeting dragged a little. I should have shown you to one of the advisory rooms inside. Sorry, Player. Shirou:(awe face) I know there's lots of sun here, but you still sat out in this cold... Are you okay? You didn't catch a cold did you? I've got to go get some things now, so I have to go back to my room. Hey aren't you interested in see what the Santa School dorms are like? Since we're already here, I was thinking like why don't we go to Youl's room too? 2 options <same response> It's good, but before that... I ran into someone suspicious. Someone suspicious? I wonder if an outsider came in... what did they look like? Player related the description of the strange beastman to Youl. Shirou:(awe face) He had black fur, had horns, and was covered in scars... he sounds like a very dangerous person... Could it be...maybe it's him? Player, that guy is-- Ryouta's description really did fit that giant. Then Youl became shocked. Oh my. Ryouta, you met Krampus-senpai? Krampus-senpai...? Well, I never got his name- Ah-hah, hey I didn't tell you yet did I? The story about the super cool guy I met! Youl:(mad face) --Make it quick. Ryouta:(Shocked face) Right... ...... Youl:(Shocked face) ...Huh, something like that happened? Yes, there's no doubt about it. That was definitely Krampus-senpai. That guy was your senpai...? So that means he's part of Santa School? Since he said his work was to punish Naughty Kids, I wondered if he was police or something. Well there are two varieties of Santas. I want to be a White Santa, while Senpai wants to be a Black Santa. We're in different departments, but Senpai lives in the same room as me. Eh, it's not a room for one? I think our dorm gives everyone their own private room... Our dorm rooms are too big for just one person. In general it's two people per room. 3 options He sleeps in the same room as Joul... Such a cool guy... Hmhmhm...! Eh, what's so funny?! I-I clean the room properly every day you know! Aah, pay no mind. Player's mind has a bad habit of wandering. But with two people to a room, well...doesn't that put you on edge? Um...not really? I've never felt that way. He looks frightening, but he's kind. He's quiet, but he's a good person. He does look like that, and he has sharp eyes so it is true he's often misunderstood though... Senpai is always by himself. Maybe...that's why. He's always kind to me. ....... Oh, I see..... .....oh I was about to forget. I have materials I need to give you. Alright, I'll show you the way to the dorms. It's okay, it's really close. ...he's...all alone? Even though he's so cool and so kind...? Black Ded:(sad face) .........

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Chapter 2: Black Santa's Dream Joul and Krampus' Dorm Room Krampus: .......... .....Senpai? You hit your head, um, are you okay? Krampus:(embarrassed face) This is so embarrassing... I just wanna drop dead... 2 options He isn't injured that badly....! The body is fine, but the emotional scars may never heal.... Um, I apologize for making a rude remark before. I promise, I won't tell anyone about... what we saw. Krampus:(angry face) R, really...? You'll take it your grave, do you swear?! Waah, Y-Y-Y-E-E-S-S-S, I-I-I-I-P-R-O-M-M-M-I-I-S-S-S-E...! Senpai! Stop, stop! There's no need to shake Shirou-san so violently! Krampus:(surprised face) ーというか, ヨウルがいるじゃないか。 なんだ、 お前の運れか? Let me reintroduce you all. This is Krampus-senpai, a third year. We're roommates. Senpai, these are my friends from Shinjuku. They're here for the Departure Ceremony. Krampus:(sad face) Oh, you're Youl's friends? Ah, he mentioned you guys the other day... 2 options Nice to meet you, I'm Player. Actually, we met a little bit ago...? Krampus: Hn? Then, these two... I'm Motoori, a second year student at Shinjuku Academy. And this is-- Ryouta:(angry face) N-n-nice to meet you!! I'm, I'm Ryouta Yakushimaru!! Ryouta and I were classmates back in junior high. He's been talking about you a lot, Senpai. You helped me out of a tight spot yesterday! I wanted to thank you! At the time, Maria-chan and I couldn't have gotten away on our own-- You were super cool! Just appearing outta nowhere, mopping up the bad guys and leaving with barely a word... You're like, a hero! So, please sign an autograph for me! Krampus:(surprise face) A-a-autograph?! Krampus:(sad face) Really, I just happened to be passing by. See, I was coming back from the rental store in Kabukicho to return some DVDs... Krampus: There's no need to thank me like this... It's just good that you're okay. Krampus: ...Hah. Me, a hero. Krampus:(grin face) ..................Hm. ....なるほど。 確かに、 ごろつきなら撃の迫力だな。 But, why go all the way out to Kabukicho...? There are closer rental shops around here. Krampus:(surpise face) N, no, that's... because I was going to borrow these. As he said so, Krampus gestured to a massive pile of DVDs labelled Rental-Only. Looks like... a bunch of old super sentai shows? I don't remember seeing any of these air on TV. Krampus: No, these haven't been on TV for years. Some of 'em are 40 years old. These are the shows the defined the tokusatsu hero genre. Krampus:(angry face) I had to search all over Tokyo for these babies, and I finally found them in Kabukicho! Krampus:(embarrassed face) I couldn't believe it when I finally stumbled on them. My whole body was shaking, and I couldn't hold back the tears. No, I understand completely. I've had similar experiences while browsing old book shops. You must've searched for a long time... You sure are passionate. Krampus: Yeah, these are great shows after all. Let me explain.... Krampus:(grin face) It didn't rely on CGI, everything had to be done with special effects! They had to employ a lot of ingenuity and creativity. Krampus:(sad face) Things like camera angles, wire acrobatics, sometimes admittedly dangerous stuntman work... Krampus:(angry face) It may be a genre staple nowadays, but they didn't have anything like robots or mecha! Krampus: Of course, those aren't necessarily a bad thing altogether. Modern shows have their own strengths and charms. Krampus: But I especially wanted to see this show, just look at this scene-- Krampus continued to rattle off trivia and tokusatsu history for around five minutes before someone finally spoke up. S-senpai, stop, stop! I can't follow any of this! Krampus:(surprise face) Hm? Aah! S-sorry, I get too worked up once I get started talking about tokusatsu. ホントに特撮ヒ-ロ-物が好きなんですね。 なんか、 ビリ ビリ好きなのが伝わつてきま したよ ! Shirou:(awe face) How amazing... It did run a bit long, but it is fascinating to learn so much about a culture I know nothing of. 2 options I understand. Shirou was into it because he's just as bad... ...I'm aware. When it's a subject you're passionate about, it's only natural to be talkative. But... sorry if it's troublesome at times. I'll try my best to curb myself. But, it's fine right? A Santa that's into kid's shows I mean. Like you can tune into the kids' wavelength and pick out a good present for 'em, right? Krampus:(sad face) ....Nn? I don't give out presents. Shirou:(awe face) You don't? You're here at this school learning to be a Santa, right? N-n-no way! Are you gonna be a reindeer?! 2 options He does have wonderful horns. Is the Santa getup just cosplay..? Aah, sorry, sorry, you don't go to this school so you wouldn't know, but there's more than one "Santa" department. In addition to the "Santa" and "Reindeer" training programs-- There's also the "Black Santa" program... Krampus:(embarrassed face) ....... Ooh, "Black Santa" like Ded-sensei's other personality? I think I get it! 2 options He's definitely scary enough. I'm convinced... Shirou:(awe face) Wait please, I've never heard such a thing. There's such a thing as a "Black" Santa? Oh yeah, before, we met both kinds of Santas. Krampus: "Black Santa" is a different thing than the traditional "Santa" It's a Santa Claus that punishes naughty children. Krampus: Scaring kids straight, in order for them to change their ways. It's a "necessary evil" sort of existence. Krampus:(angry face) Previously, Ded Moroz-sensei played this role... And recently, the number of bad kids is on the rise. Krampus: A few years back, he suffered a back injury from overwork. Although there are few applicants, that is why the "Black Santa" department was established. Krampus:(sad face) ま、 体裁もあり、基本はス力ウ卜方式。 公にはしていない。 それでも、 入学案内にも記されている立派な学科だよ。 I see. It sounds like an interesting department. Ryouta:(mad face) ガタガタ雲えろ悪ガキどもおっ ! 黒いサンタさんがオシオキしてやるっ! ダダダダダダダッ! 一みたいに、 ジエド先生は銃を構えてたけど、 クランプス先輩はちょっと違うみたい? 爪だったし。 ブラックサンタにも、 いろいろいるからね。 校長先生とまったく同じってわけじゃないみたいだよ。 「無償の贈り物を与える存在」 が, 色んな異世界に存在するように-- 「幼子に懲罰を与える存在」 もまた、 色々 と存在するというわけか... Krampus:(sad face) ……そうだな。 大体どこの世界にも、 似たような伝承は存在するら しい。 Krampus: ある世界では不定形な霊体の一族が。 別世界では、 藁を纏った赤鬼の-族が役を担ってきたように。 Krampus: 「悪い子」 が居る限り、 それを懲らしめる存在も必要になる。 オレの-族も、 代々生業としてきたことだ。 Krampus: オレの演じる 「黒」 と、 ジエド校長先生の 「黒」は、 全く の別物ではあるが……本質は同じってことさ。 「演じる」...? Krampus: クリスマスの晩に活動する、 「影のサンタ」 。 出身地によって、 仕打ちの内容は様々だが-- Krampus: プレゼン トを配るに値しないと判断された 「悪い子」 のところに出向くのが、 オレのー族の生業さ。 Krampus:(grin face) 灰袋で叩いたり、 ムチを打ったり、 袋に詰めて地獄の絶望を昧わわせたりとな。 な, なかなかにインパクトのあるオシオキですね。 それは確かに、 子供に影響がありそうだ。 Krampus:(angry face) とにかく ドギツウ~~いオシオキを与え、 無理矢理にでも改心させるッ ! Krampus:(angry face) それでも聞き分けのねえガキは、 お説教だけじゃ済まされねエ ! ! Krampus: カラーンカラ一ン……なんて` 鐘の音が聞こえてきて, オレ様のこの爪にガリッとやられちまうかもなア ! ? Krampus:(angry face) あの悪ガキどもの恐怖に震えたあの声 ! 「ゴメンナサイ」 を連発するあの泣き顔 ! ! Krampus:(grin face) ああ~~、思い出すだけでゾクゾクきちまう ! ! たまんねエ快感だぜエ!? Krampus:(tasty face) HYAAAAHAHAHAHAA!!! 一ひっ ! ? ビックリした! こ、 これがその姿なのか……! ! 2 options He suddenly changed?! What happened to the nerdy guy from a second ago?! 僕を助けてくれた先輩! こういうテンションだったよ ! コワモテのヒ-ローみたいな感じでさ! 今はまた元の先輩に戻ってるけど... 校長先生と同じで、 1人2役とか? Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) 今し方、 「演じてる」 と言っただろう? つまり…… 「演技」 なんだよ。 Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) オレには、 校長のような2つの人格は存在しない。 かといって、 素でブラックサンタできるほど度胸も無い。 Krampus:(hoodless sad face) 今のは、 オレなりに研究して作り上げた「超ー極悪人」の演技。 生まれもったこの顔と、 あの演技で「悪い子」を脅す。 Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) そしてこの 「神器」 で, 無理矢理恐怖を植え付け、 二度と悪いコトをしないように改心させる。 Krampus:(hoodless sad face) それが、 オレの仕事だ。 最も、 神経使うし喉も枯れるから..... Krampus:(hoodless sad face) 基本的に、 ブラックサンタの活動時期にあたる 12月にのみ、 演じることにしてるんだけどな。 先輩、 12月が近づく と毎朝かかさず基礎トレ一二ングをして、 台本の読み込み、 発声練習もしているんだよっ。 Krampus:(embarrassed hoodless face) あ、 あまり言うなヨウル! .....まあ、 プロだから当然のことだ。 Shirou:(awe face) 発声練習まで……。 そこまで来ると、 まさに「役者」 という感じだな。 まるで、 映画俳厘さんみたい……。 うん、力ッコいい! すごく力ッコいいですよ! 特撮を見てたのは、 その研究の一環でもあるのか……。 なんか、 ストンと腑に落ちたな。 あれ?でも真似してたとこって、 悪役の部分じゃなかつたような... Krampus:(embarrassed hoodless face) そ, そのことには触れるなツ ! ご, ごめんなさい、つい! Krampus:(sad hoodless face) ...まあ, そうだよな。 確かに、 おかしいよな。 Krampus:(sad hoodless face) ブラツクサンタと言えば、 子供から見たら 「善」 ではなく 「悪」 の存在だ。 Krampus:(sad hoodless face) 生まれながらにして、 「悪役」 側の存在であるこのオレが-- ヒーローに、 憧れを持ってるなんて。

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==Residential zone== This is the home of Daisuke Ikusaba, captain of the Yoyogi Sports Academy's wrestling department. And-- HA! The burning-hearted wrestler, I am TAURUS MAAAASK!! --that as well. But on this day, he finds himself faced with a problem. ---Christmas is just around the corner. 僕たちは依々祇学園からの代表として、サンタスクールでレスリ ング大会を開催することになった。 ま、 レスリングと言っても「アプリ」使用も条件付きで解禁。そ の方が派手で盛り上がることを重視した。 それなりに門戸を広げ、 各校の参戦もそれなり。 だが! だが! どうしても肝心なものが足りない! はあ..... どこかにいないものかなあ。 迫刀とスタ一性を兼ね備えた、 奇跡の逸材が。 「期待の二ュ一ーヒ一ロー」 のような、 そんな存在を! サンタさんが! 持ってきて! くれないものか! 刻一刻とタイムリ三ツ トが迫る中-- 僕はとうとう、 サンタさんにまで願いを託したのだつた。 CHAPTER 4: Invitation to the Ring! Ikebukuro Streets そんなわけで! ゃってきました、 いっけぶっくろーーーーっ ! Krampus: 池袋……戦闔狂が多いと して有名な街、 か。 溢れんばかりの 「悪い子」 の気配、 胸が高嗚る……! お、 落ち着いてください。 どうどうどう。 クランプス先輩が、 邪気に当てられてる...! 池袋のここは特に治安が悪く 、 血の気が多い連中だらけ。 黒サンタの 「オシオキ」 の血が薫いでいるのか? Kengo:(shock face) 物騒な体質になっちまったな! 職業病一って言っていいのか、 わかんねえけど。 Ryouta:(shock face) い, 一刻を争う感じがあるね ! よ-っし、 さっそくレツツゴー! それはいいけど... リョウタ、 今日はどこヘ行くんだい? ヘヘっ、僕、考えたんだ。ジブリールちゃんという 華ゃかなアイドル的人気者を見た今! Ryouta:(angry face) 僕たちが見るべき次なる人気者は- 恐怖ではなく、 純粋なパワーとパフオーマンス ! なるほど、 一理あるな。 むしろクランプスさんなら、 そつちの方が近いかもしれん。 Krampus: ジブリ 一ル……ちゃんも言つていた。 人の魅力は、 人それぞれだと。 Krampus: もし、 仕事のためにつく りあげたこの身体を活かし、 輝ける道があるんだとしたら……ってことだな? Fu-fu-fu~ In other words, that's it! 行く場所はわかつたが…… 戦閻狂の集団相手に、 参考になるャツがいるのかね。 せ、 戦贋狂の集団! 大丈夫かな…! そんな恐ろ しい場所へ、 今から行くのかい ? Krampus:(grin face) オレの 「悪い子」 センサーが振り切っちまいそうだぜ…… 気を引き締めねぱ、 いけないな…… ! Outside Berserkers Guild --わふん? This child is... Krampus:(surprise face) 戦蘭狂...?! Awooooo! Masteeer! Shirooou! Ryoutaaaa!! Kengo, no like! Shoo! Go away! Kengo:(angry face) Since when do dogs shoo away people, dumb mutt! Hey Garmr, don't they teach manners at obedience school?! Grrrrrr...! Bark! Bark bark!! Tch... why's he singlin' me out? Krampus:(surprise face) You guys... know eachother? You have some interesting friends... Ryouta, are you sure... うん、 そうだよっ。 前にプレゼントを届けにきた場所さ! わあっ、 懐かしいなあ~っ ! この前は上空から入つたから、 気づかなかつたよ。 時聞があれば、 あの時の子たちにも会いたいけど、 今は、 クランプス先輩が侵先だから、 また今度 ! うん。 わかつてるよ、 リヨウタ。 さ、 先輩。 中に入りましょう。 Krampus: Y-yeah... STOOOOOOOP! Garmr, watchdog! Strangers, not get through! ひゃあ! ピ、 ビックリしたあ。 そうか、 キ三はここの番犬なんだね。 Krampus: ......な, なんだ? オレをじい一っと、 親の仇みたいに睨んで……。 おまえ! おとなしいけど、強いャツ! わかる! ガルム、 ここ、通すわけにはいかない! Krampus:(surprised face) お、 オレが....強い....っ ! ? そ、 そんなこと言ったら、 クランプス先輩泣いちゃうよ? だからー緒に通してくれないかな? ガルムちゃん、 お願いっ。 Krampus:(angry face) 人を泣き虫みたいに言うなッ ! これしきの扱いで、 泣く もんか…… ! ダメッ! ぜったいにダメ一一一一ッ! みんな好きだけど……ガルム番犬 ! ダメ ! 言葉のアヤなのに、 ダブルで怒られちやつたよ……。 ....そういえばここ、 会員制だつたね。 忘れてた。 Kengo:(angry face) そこは忘れんなよ! Krampus:(sad face) 忘れてたつて、 お前今更……。 あの番犬、 融通が利かないぞ? 仕万ない、 他の手を考えよう。 ガルムは職務を忠実にこなしているだけだしね。 Ryouta:(crying face) う一ん....それもそうだょね... 逆に、 ガルムの迷惑になっちゃうし。 え一一一一一一っ! 帰っちゃうダメ一一一一っ! ガルム、 まだ遊んでない! ご主人サマ--ッ! 2 options <same response> 割と本気で困った...... 入れないのに帰れない ???: 随分と騒がしいょうですが.... 何事ですか、 ガルム。 これはまた珍しい来客ですね。 ようこそ、 池袋バ一サ一力一ズの地下格闘技場へ。 1 option It's been a while, Snow-san. お久しぶりでございます。 各所でのご活躍、 私共の耳にも届いておりますよ。 あっ、 スノウ! あのね、 あのね! ! Playerたち, 遊ぴに来て、でね! でね! ガルム、少し落ち着きなさい。 ああ、 ヨダレがつ。 順を追つて、 きちんと説明するのです。 Snow:(surprise face) おや? そこの責万は…… いつぞやのサンタ見習いの卜ナ力イですか? お久しぶりです、 白獅子さん。 しかし、 まだクリスマスには少々早い。 なにか他の御用事でしようか? あの、 それが-- 成程……お話は理解いたしま した。 つまりは、 我が池袋地下格閻場を見字したいと。 ゃつぱダメですよね…… すいません、 ご迷惑をおかけして。 一構いませんよ。 特例でお通しいたしましょう。 で、 ですよね一っ ! それじゃあ失礼いたします一。 Krampus:(hoodless surprise face) お、 おいおいおいおいっ ! 良いって言ってるぞ` 良いって ! え、 本当に!? やった-っ、 スノウさんありがとう! 本当に構わないのですか? 部外者なうえ、 俺たちは時に対抗勢力になるかもしれないのに。 仮にそうせざるを得ない時が来たとしても、 貢方がたはそのような行動は取らないでしよう。 それにー そこのサンタ様とリョウタ様、 Player様には, 以前、 うちのギルドの若者が世話になりましてね。 その時の礼とお受け取りください。 さあ、 こちらヘ一御案内いたしましょう。 案外あっさりOKしてもらえるもんだな。 そんなにセキユリテイ緩かつたか、 ここ……? むしろ俺達の動向を把握されているのだから, ある程度以上の評価をされていると判断していいだろう。 Shirou:(joy face) ま、 今の主目的は試合の観戦だ。 お言葉に甘えてさせてもらうとしようか。 Krampus:(sad face) ホン卜にお前ら、 いつもどんなことやっているんだ...? Berserkers Arena お一お一、 盛り上がってんじゃねえか。 やっぱいいよな、 この歓声。 Krampus:(blush face) すごい声援だな.... 特撮ヒ一ローショ一でもゃってるのか? 熱狂的なフアンの声援ですから、 同じようなものだと思っていただいて差異は……ないかな? Krampus:(blush face) ……観客にも, 血の気が多い連中が多いようだ。 なんだかゾワゾワと して落ち着かないぞ。 こちら、 本日の試合プログうムで御座います。 なにかの参考になれぱと-- ありがとうございます、 スノウさん ! え一っと……あったあった。 14時なら、 すぐの試合だね。 誰の試合を見るか、 アテがあるのかい? なんか、 あつさり見つけてたけど。 うん、 もつちろん! 下調べしてきたんだよ ! この時の為に、 友達みんなにも意見を聞いてたんだ。 ……犬塚と-緒に夜中まで付き合わされたんだ。 オレの貢重な鍛錬の時問を無駄にすんじゃねえぞ? えヘヘ、 ありがとね。 今度、 リヨウタくん厳選チヨコを御馳走するよつ。 Krampus: ............ Krampus: 薬師丸は何故、 ここまでしてくれるんだ? 恩返しの礼なんてレべルは超えてるだろうに。 Krampus:(angry face) できないはずのことなのに、 応えたい…… こんな気持ちに、 なるなんて。 Krampus:(sad face) オレは....体どうすればいいんだ。 わからない……わからない... ........ ほら、 クランプス先輩! ョウル! もうすぐ、 お目当ての試合が始まりますよ。 Krampus:(surprise face) あ、 ああ! ちょっと待ってくれ。 ANNOUNCER: We've kept you all waiting, haven't we! Now, on to the third match! ANNOUNCER: First up, we have the Demon World's Fashionista! The unique but fascinating thorned flower with a mastery of kicking techniques! ANNOUNCER: Fresh from the salon and in top form, it's Everyone's Beauty Demon, Bathym-chaaaaan!! Yahooooooo! Everyone, thanks for coming out to see us! Shirou:(awe face) I'm looking forward to seeing Bathym-san in action. Certainly, his fighting style is a sight to see. Kengo:(angry face) Dumbass. Bathym's got nothin' on Krampus-senpai's raw power. He's all dancin' around and somersaults. Kengo:(shock face) Besides that, he's always showboating between attacks and blowing kisses to the audience and crap! Ah, just rememberin' it's making me mad! Haha, this next guy though... Well, see for yourself. Think he's a good pick? Announcer: And his challenger, the one and- Hey, what gives?! Every time with you! Don't bring a microphone! ???: Ha! The real show can't start til I say so! Ehh, test test, mic check, A, E, I, OH!! ???: さあ、 行くぜフアンのみんな ! この俺を前に、 掛け声を知らねえとは言わせねえぞ ! ???: さあ、 熱い魂の叫びで俺を呼んでくれ! そうだ、 もっと! もっとだ! もっともっともっとオー! Krampus:(suprise face) T-this is... This hyped up atmosphere in the crowd...!! Ha, you too Krampus-senpai! Let's all cheer the name together-- Crowd: TAAAAURUS MAAAAAAAASK!!! WAHAHAHA!! Sorry to keep you waiting folks! That's right, my name is Taurus Mask!! 今日もこの池袋地下格闔場でー この俺檬が! ド派手なフアイトを! 見せてゃるぜ! Wait a sec, Taurus-chan. Aren't you stealing my thunder? Hahaha! My bad, Bathym. You know I never hold back on a performance! Oooh well, it is what it is. I'll just make up for it in the fight. Let's put on a great show! The kind of ultimate showdown the audience can't tear their eyes away from! READY-- YAAAHOOOOO!!

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==Berserkers Arena== [Scene Opens on Bathym vs. Taurus Mask] すごい、 すごいょっ ! こんなに迫カと盛り上がりがある試合なんて ! 2人とも、 すごいな。 だが、 厘勢なのはバテイムさんか? あの空中殺法はさすがだぜパテイム。 あのタウラスだつて、 手を焼くだろうな。 あ, 危ないー! Gotcha!! Gyaaah!! り、 リヨウタ! 見て、あのマスクの人! 血が、 いつぱい出てる…… ! うつわ一、 タウラスさん。 顔面がもう血だらけだよ……ひいつ ! Krampus:(angry face) ........ Too slow, Taurus-chan. Looks like this match is my win. It's your time to shine, Tail-chan! This next technique will blow him away! HATHANINIM HAGADOLIM!! ANNOUNCER: Ooooh!! Taurus Mask is down, folks! He's been blasted head on by Bathym-chan's infamously beautiful triple kick! He lost...? Hey, Ryouta, is the match over? 黙ってみてな、 ヨウル。 アイツの見せ場は一こつからだぜ? CROWD: ....rus......Ta....Ur.....us.... CROWD: TAAAU-RUS, TAAAU-RUS, TAAAU-RUS!! Huh, what? The audience.... They're still screaming his name? Krampus:(angry face) I know this feeling... This is the aura of... a hero! Taurus_Mask:( face) Haah, owowowow... OOORAAAAAAAAAA!! Triumphantly pointing a finger to the sky, the raging bull shouts! ウッソオッ! ? モロに入っちゃったのに!? タウラスちゃん、 ちょっと気合入りすぎてないかい!? どう! こも今回! ま負!ナられねえ言亢合プよんでね ! 今度はこつちの番だ! 行くぜ! おっとっとっ! 力比べは不利だかんね! いったんは距離を取らせてもらうぜ? Somersaulting backward, Bathym attempts to gain some distance. But -- Taurus Mask is already set up. CORONA BOREALIS!! Taurus' Sacred Treasure is activated, with its 'Rule' of Reach. OORAAAAAAA!! Charging forward, the masked Taurus closes the distance, lifting Bathym and slamming him to the floor with his own signature move. The referee hurries to Bathym's side, and- ANNOUNCER: IT'S OVER, FOLKS! The winner is, TAURUSSS MAAAASK! As the stadium erupts into thunderous applause, the curtain falls on the heated match. Berserkers Guildhall Maaan, that was an intense fight! My palms are sweaty just from watching! Shirou:(joy face) Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, just as you'd expect from a hero. I can see why people are so captivated by him. Kengo:(angry face) ここは戦闘狂っまり、 バトルが好きで好きでたまらねえャッの巣窟だ。 だが一時折, タウラスみてえなのもいる。 少し仰々しいところはあるが、 それでも実力は確かだぜ? 一言に 「バ卜ル」 と言つても、 その求める先は様々。 そう思えば、 タウラスさんは一番 「ヒ一ロ一」 に近いんだろうな。 Shirou:(joy face) うん, 楽しかつたよ。 また観てみたいなと、 思わせてく れる。 どうでした、 クランプス先輩。 ョウル。 手に汗握つちやうバ 卜ルだつたでしよ ? うん! ハラハラドキドキしちゃつた。 ああいう逆転劇は、 見ていてス力 ツとするね。 Krampus: ……まるで、 ヒ一ロ一ショ一を観ているようだった。 オ レの憧れる ヒ一ロ一像が、 あそこにあ つた...。 僕も、 先輩の進みたいヒ一ロ一はこの方向かなつて。 見た通り、 タウラスさんは人気もありますし。 よーー一ーっし! そんじや、 さつそく会いに行つてみよう! Krampus: ............................ ............................ Krampus:(surprise face) はアツ ! ? それでは、 お声をかけてまい り ます。 少々ーお待ち く ださいませ。 一礼して、 ス ノ ウは選手控室の方へ歩いていく 。 まったく.....交渉する身にもなつてほ しいものだ。 特に ス ノ ウ さんは、 物腰は柔らかいが油断ならない と いうか...... まあ, いいさ。 これがクランプス先輩の為になるなら、 な。 Kengo:(grimace face) なんだよ、 水くせえな。 言ってくれりゃあ、 選手だった俺かPlayerが……。 今回は特例で入れても ら えたからな。 できるだけ規則に準じた万が、 怪しまれないで済む ってもんだ。 ???: ああ? なんだ、 クランプスじゃねえか。 Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) ......... Dark Beastman (Santa School): よう、 クランプス先輩。 珍しいところにいるもんだな。 Fire Mage (Santa School): なになに ? なにか出場でもすんの ? クランプス先輩、 見た目コワイから似合いそう~。 Dark Fencer (Santa School): いいから行こうぜ。 「黒サンタ科」 の優等生サマは、 俺達と違つて追試もないんだからな。 Kengo:(angry face) なんだあの野郎どもは! おい先輩! 良いのかよ言わせといて! Krampus: ー構わないさ。 ……事実なんだからな。 Krampus:(sad face) 「黒サンタ」 はその性質上、 気の荒い奴が多い。 そうなると ....普段から, 素行が悪い奴もいるもんだ。 Krampus: だが、 そういう者に限つて 「黒サンタ」 の本質が見えていない。 ジエ ド校長先生の追試が多く なるのも必然だ。 気持ちはわかるな。 俺も昔……そうだったから。 Krampus: 悪かつたな、 空気を悪く しちまつて。 そろそろー来る頃なんだろう ? お待たせいたしました。 どうぞ一こちらヘ。 Ryouta:(shock face) え, 移動するの? Fighting Ring 待たせちまったなみんな! タウラスマスク ! ファンの為に降臨だぜ! 一って、 なんだよケンゴとPlayerかよ。 なんだなんだ、 最近、 元気でゃってるのか? 1 option It's been a while, Taurus. ああ、 臨海学校ぶりかね? あの夏、 お前たちは夏の太陽以上に輝いてたぜ! Krampus:(surprise face) コイツが……さつきのタウラスマスク! マジモンのヒ一ロ一は、 近く で見ると迫力が違うな。 うん。 とてもパワフルで、 こつちまで熱くなつちやいそうです。 ............... Krampus:(surprise face) な、 なにか? お前さん、 良い目を しているな。 それにそのガタイ……その人相……ッ ! いい! まさに今、 ビピつと来たぜ! 今日のこの試合は、 お前と出会うためにあつたと ! Krampus: え っ.....! ? い, いつたい!可を言つているんだ? 悪いな ! 俺はお前の事が.... 気になつてきちまつた ! そうとなつたら、 見せてもら うぜお前のカ ! Krampus:(angry face) これは……特撮によ く ある、フイ一リ ングト一ク ! わかる、 わかるぞ。 お前は俺のカを欲している。 Ryouta:(shock face) クうンプス先輩, 何を言つてるんですか ! ? それにタ、 タウラスさんも ! 僕たちは話を聞きたいだけ-- 会話は拳で聞かせてもらう ! これが! 肉体言語つて言うャツだ ! Kengo:(shock face) あ, コイツ, こつそり 「分房走牛」 しゃがったな! これじや逃げられねえじやねえか ! こちらも少 し事情があつてな ! 悪いが、 付き合つてもらう ! 行くぜ! [BATTLE] Krampus:(tasty face) ヒヤ一一一一ツ/ヽツ/\ツ丿\ツ/ヽツ/ヽツ ! ! Ryouta:(shock face) あ、 あれえ!? なんでクランプス先輩が、 「黒サンタ」 にフオ一ムチエンジしてるのおっ! ? Youl:(Embarrassed face) もしかして、 この格闔場の 「悪い子オ-ラ」に、 あてられちやつたりしたんじや、 ないかな……たぶん。 まあ、 確かにさっきいたからなあ。 「悪い子」 と想定される三人組が-- ーオレが求めていたものは、 これか ! ついに……ついに見つけたのかも しれない ! おっと! オレは大人しく当たつてやらない... ぜッ!! Krampus:(hoodless surprise face) ぬうつ!? はあっ! ! おっ、 なかなかの蹴りッ ! そうだ、今の調子で来いッ! ! Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) くっ、 ちょこまかとッ ! ! Ryouta:(shock face) な、 なんか戦いの流れがおかしくなってない? 特訓みたいになってるというか… Shirou:(awe face) ナチュラルにスパ-リ ングに移行したな。 クランプス先輩も、 素に戻っているようだし。 よっと。 そろそろフイ二ツシユだ。 お前、なカヽなかいいパワ-系になれる……ぜっ! ! Krampus:(hoodless surprise face) あっ、 足払いっ ! ? うおっ!! ああっ! 先輩! 大丈夫ですか! Krampus:(hoodless sad face) あてて……。 だ、 大丈夫だ。 人並み以上に、 身体は丈夫だからな。 おう、 悪い悪い。 うん、 だいたいわかった。 あんた一名前は? Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) ・・・・・・クランプス。 クランプス! 今日からヒ一ロ一に、 なってみないか ! Krampus: ーえ? 1 option まさかのオフアー ! ? Krampus:(hoodless sad face) す, すまん.... 展開が急すぎて、 話についていけん。 僕達も同意見です。 タウラスマスクさん、 説明をしてもらえますか? それはもちろんだ。 同意害と契約害は、おろそかにはしないつもりだ。 まず一突然の無礼を詫びよう。 こっちもピンチだったから、 事を急いじまった。 Shirou:(awe face) ピンチ……つまり、 タウラスマスクさんも 何か事情があって、 困ってるんですか? その通りだ、 メガネマン。 なかなかの分析力。 セコンド向きだな。 ....その呼ぴ方はゃめてください. タウラスマスクさんも、 「出発式」 の関係者だったの!? ああ、 俺は依々祇学園の生徒……じゃなく て! 助っ人オツ! 出し物の一環で、 協力することになっている。 だが、 どうにもピンと来なかつた ! 最後の一工夫が足りないと、 俺の力ンが告げているんだ ! その出し物でクうンプス先輩に出てほしい。 そういうことなんですね? その通り。 サンタスク一ルからのゲス卜で、 な。 察しが早くて助かるぜ、 トナ力イマン。 Youl:(angry face) あの…… やめてくれませんか、 その呼ぴ名……。 Krampus:(hoodless surprise face) いゃいやいゃっ ! ! オレ、 プロレスとかやったことないし-- Krampus:(hoodless surprise face) そもそも、 大勢が見ている前でなんて、 は、恥ずかしいじゃないか……! ! 誰だってそんなもんさ。 誰だってそんなもんさ。 なあ、 頼むよ! オレ、 絶対イケると思うんだ! お前のフアイトスタイル、 ー応プロでゃってる オレが見ても、 惚れ惚れするモンだった ! 頼む! この通りだ! 失敗するわけにはいかねんだよ ! これには部の……いゃ! 俺の大事なものの存続と評判も、 かかっているんだ! Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) ........... Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) (イヤなのは確かだ... 目立つし... 正直、 大衆の前で.... 死にたくなる....!) Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) (だが……なんだ、 この気持ちは。 俺の中に……なにかが, ある……) ふとークランプスは皆の方ヘ視線をゃった。 そして微かに微笑むと、 タウラスマスクの方ヘ向き直る。 Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) 正直なところ、 気は……進まない。 否定するだけなら、 簡単にできる。 Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) だがそれでは一オレは 「視聴者」 だ。 決して、 オレが好きなヒ一ロ一にはなれない。 Krampus:(hoodless angry face) このオフア一……是非、 受けさせてほしい。 やるからには、 真剣に取り組ませてもらおう。 2 options おおっ!? い、 意外....! ! せ、 先輩……良いんですか? 本当に、 この約束受けてしまって。 Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) ヨウルの友達たちが、 あそこまで オレのために行動してくれてるんだ-- Krampus:(hoodless grin face) その気持ちに応えないようじゃ…… なんだか、 格好悪いじゃないか。 先輩……っ。 ホ、 ホントか!? ホントなんだな!? ウッソ-ッとか絶対にナシだからな! ? Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) その代わり…… ひとつ、 頼みがあるんだ。 Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) あの試合の時にゃつた名乗り…… もう一度、 見せてくれないか? Krampus:(hoodless blush face) その……最高に力ッコよかったんだ ! もう一度! もう一度だけ、 見せてくれ! なーんだ、 それならお安い御用だぜ! 見てなあっ! これが俺の名乗りだアッ! ! Taurus_Mask:(christmas capeless face) オレこそっ!巷で噂の学生レスラー! 人呼んで……タウラア一一ス、 マスクつ! ! (決まつた!) 2 options キャ一ッ、 タウラスマスクウッ ! 手慣れたものだね オ一ケイオ一ケイ、 ブラザー! 黄色い声援、 サンキユ一なッ ! ! Krampus:(hoodless neutral face) こ, こうか? 違う違う! こう! こうだ! もっと腕を伸ぱして、 胸を張れ! Krampus:(blush face) こ! こうだなっ!! Kengo:(grimace face) あれは……仲良く、 なつてんのか? タウラスマスクさんに、 ステ一ジシヨ一のヒ一ロ一の 幻影を見てる、 と言った方が正しいんじゃないか? よ一しよし。 ーそんなわけで、 だ。 実は神宿学園からも参加者が欲しくてな。 ブラザ一, お前ーちよっと出てみないか? お前の実力なら、 絶対イケると思うんだ! 別にプロレスゃれって言ってるわけじゃないんだ-- いつものアプリパトルの調子で 全然いいからさっ。 な? 2 options Shirou, pass. Kengo, your turn. Ryouta, GO. Shirou:(shock face) なっ、 何で俺に回すんだ! ? お、 俺はダメだぞっ ! Shirou:(shock face) そもそも俺の神器は そこまでパトル特化のものでもないし ! Shirou:(joy face) ゃってみたらどうだ、 Natsuki。 君なら、 きっと活躍できるよ。 ま` 結構イイ線行くんじゃねえか? 応援してるぜ、 相棒。 Player。 フアイトッ! ガッツ! 頑張って! 1 option HUUUUUUH?! --かくして、 クランプスを「ヒーローにする計画」は、 「リングのヒ一ローに仕立て上げる計画」ヘと.... 瞬く聞に、 変貌したのであった。 それは同時にー 彼が、 世にも珍しいヒ一ロ一ヘと生まれ変わる為の. ハ一ドな修行の日々の幕開けでもあった。 そしてまるで、 至極当然のょうな流れで一 Playerもこの渦中に巻き込まれたのだった。 ょしょし... これで試合は盛り上がること間運いなしだ。 本音を言えば、 やはり他校からの参戦者が、 もう少しほしいところなんだなあ。 でも、 ま、 ある程度の妥協も肝心か。 参加者の質なら、 妥協どころか大満足だもんな ! ・・・・・・これもクリスマスだから、 かな。 ありがとう、 サンタさん。 ???: ........ゃあ。 話は聞かせてもらつたよ。 ???: その大会なのだが、 もうひと りー 「サンタクロース」 が参加する事は、 可能かね? でええええええええええええっ ! ? あ、 あ、貢万はアッ! ! END: CHAPTER 4 PART 2