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Shinkuju Central Park
Right, it's about a 10 minute walk out of this park.
Let's hope we don't run into any more trouble...!
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2 options
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I'm really worried...!
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I'm scared, can we hold hands?
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Well, there's a Gate here in this park, but...
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Still, it's unusual to run into stray Summon like that!
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Nonono. That's exactly what happened when I thought that way just then....
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Uuaaaaaa.
Let's get outta here fast before we run into any more!
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Eh? What is it?
Did I say something strange?
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3 options
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What's a stray Summon?
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What's a "Gate"?
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What are your measurements?
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For real, how do you not know anything about Summon or Gates...?
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For real, how do you not know anything about Summon or Gates...?
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So, what are you exactly?
You look like a regular human to me... right?
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Eh? You're not sure yourself?
Are you lost, or did you lose your memory?
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Well, let's talk while we walk.
Maybe something will jog your memory while we're chatting.
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Hey, you can get a good view from here,
see that over to your left?
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A giant pillar of bright, shining light.
This is that "gate" I mentioned before.
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Quite a long time ago,
this Shinjuku Central Park was just quiet hangout place with a lot of food stalls...
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Suddenly, without warning...
a huge pillar of light just shot out of nowhere.
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Not just in Shinjuku, but all over Tokyo.
There's 23 of 'em altogether.
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The surrounding area at all of 'em are certified as under special protection, and blockaded from the public.
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Well, I say blockaded, but... it's not all that strict. It isn't under guard or anything, you're just supposed to stay away, like you enter at your own risk..
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A lot of people just ignore it and pass through here as long as its not night, because it's a convenient shortcut.
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....Well, I might stop cutting through here for a while. I might have traumatized myself a bit back there.
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In the past, the pillars were actually pretty popular sightseeing spots for a while.
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But one day, out of that shining light...
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Mysterious creatures appeared.
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I don't know much about the details since I was just a little kid at the time, but the police
and the Self Defense Forces got involved, it was a real mess.
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The mysterious creatures that came out of the light pillars are called-
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S-sorry, could you give me a minute for a bathroom break? I'll buy you a drink from the vending machine to make up for it.
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Actually, I need the toilet too...
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I'll check out the vending machine.
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Do you need help with that?
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I won't be long, just gimme a bit.
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Now promise to wait for me, 'k?! Please don't go off on your own!
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What is it, Milord...?
I was trying to take a nap.
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Hm, is there something you want to ask?
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Waha...
You want to know more about Gates and Summon?
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Understood!
Allow me to explain.
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First, pertaining to "stray Summon"-
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I'm soooorryy, I don't have a clue!!
Ah, please don't be angry Milord!
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Because, outside of the devils from my own home, I don't know anything about them...
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I can't tell you much about "stray Summon"... but Gates are another story!
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"Gates" are the tool of a summoner. When summoning, one essentially opens a door that connects to another world.
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Usually, the idea of connecting between worlds
is considered taboo.
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Temporarily connecting a phenomenon with another,
the concept of a "Gate" or a "Door"- eh you don't need detailed explanation?
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But the principle is that,
a door can only be opened while summoning.
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Because, if there are multiple existences in one place,
the balance of the worlds would tremble and- no need for this too?!
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Anyway, a "Gate" is a summoning door
that can only be opened temporarily.
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The way Milord materalized your sword earlier,
could be considered as opening a "Gate" too.
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Why does Milord know about the "Gate"?
I don't recall having mentioned that yet?
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WHAAAAAT?!?
How can a gate be so enormous?!
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Are you sure that's a Gate and not some tourist attraction?!
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3 options
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Did you not notice it?
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This isn't in the Shinjuku I know.
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Salomon-kun is such an idiot.
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Gaaaaahh!! Milord, you bully...!
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But the "Gate" can only be opened temporarily,
It was so written in the familiar textbook (year 1 version)....
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In fact, I can't feel any summon energy from the pillar over there.
Maybe there is a way to awaken its power.....
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I don't really get it, but in this world,
it seems like "Gates" is kept opened.
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This is a different world than the one Milord came from.
It may be similar, but I assure you it's different.
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An alternate world, cool!
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How do I get back to my world?!
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That's it, it's time for a spanking.
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Wow, you're taking this surprisingly well. But that roll-with-the-punches attitude is a good thing about Milord!
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......but you really, forgot?
That you were "summoned" by someone.
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In other words you're the "labor" side.
Simply put, it's the same as the Red Oni you just met.
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Like the Red Oni is working for Milord.
Milord is on a position to be working for your summoner.
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In principle, after a summon is established,
certain "summon conditions" will be listed out to each other.
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"In exchange for this, I want you to do this",
setting a contract like that.
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The conditions are set on an individual basis by each Summoner,
you should be able to return home if you satisfy the "summoning condition"
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By the way, do you have any idea who in the world....
could have summoned Milord?
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3 options
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You mean you don't know?
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............
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That's it, put your butt out so I can spank you.
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Hiyaaaaa!
I-It's because I was summoned suddenly by Milord before I can report my duties....
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Well, it's okay, there's still a way to find out.
Just look for the mark that stands out on the summoner's body!
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All Summoners have a Summoner's Crest somewhere on them!
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2 options
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When I held that sword earlier I noticed...
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I don't know where mine is, I'll have to get naked.
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Oh, that's it! There on the back of your hand!
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It uses the summoner's power Milord,
to summon sacred treasure and link with your sword with a contract.
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The star mark on your hand is the summon mark between you and your sword!
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That is to say, the person who summoned Milord should have a matching mark!
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And here comes the important part!
There's one way to invoke the summon mark.
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When the "Summoner" touches the "summon",
a "summon mark" with the same shape will show on their skin.
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There are no identical summon marks.
It's a contract between two souls. It's unique.
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So, if you find someone with the same "summon mark"!
That mean that person is your "summoner'! Ahem!
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Eh, how many people should you search?
Well, the worst case scenario is to touch everyone in Tokyo-?
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-aaaah.
There are tens of millions of people in the Tokyo of this world so....
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So, until next time!
Good ni-ght!!
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Ha-, sorry for the wait!
Ah-, I feel a lot better now.
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What's the matter?
You hungry? Got a stomachache?
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We're almost out of the park,
we can eat something after that.
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I got hungry after the chase.
It's okay to be slim, but I don't want to be all skin and bones.
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A nice meal sounds good right now.
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I don't think you have to worry about that.
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I'd rather eat you.
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Right, right! So let's get going!
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Delicious food's always better with company.
It warms my heart AND my belly!
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(Let's change the topic.
Did you regain any of your memories?
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......I see. You still can't remember anything.
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And you summoned that sword,
isn't it possible you're also a Summon?
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H-hey, don't look at me like that!
I'm sorry, it was just a joke!
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You're definitely not a Summon!
I mean, you don't have feathers or fur or whatever, no matter how I look you're definitely a human.
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....Eh? Why do I keep saying "Summon"?
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Well... It's what I've been taught.
What do they call people from other worlds where you come from?
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For the the "Summons" without summoners and wandering outside,
we simply call them "Stray Summons".
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Oh, don't get me wrong, there's lots of friendly Summon too.
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There's this great restaurant too with dishes from all the different worlds.
It's great!
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Eh? How many kinds of Summon are there?
Well, there's a bunch...
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Some are beastmen, or they have wings, animal ears, glowy eyes, or, uuuum...
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-I think it'd be easier to list what kinds there aren't.
I guess the short version is anything that's not a human being!
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Are there ones with blue skin?
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Yeah, yeah! If you have red you gotta have blue too.
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Exactly, yep, just like tha-
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Hieeeee, a-again!?
Impossible! Bumping into them twice in one day!!
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3 options
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Leave it to me!
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Let's escape!
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Take off your clothes now |
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Y-you can do it, just do like you did before! Please, Player!
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BATTLE
Y, you did it! Awesome!
That's twice you beat the monsters!
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What is this.... looks like a jewel.
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Eh, you'll ask someone who knows?
Wait, why are you closing your eyes?
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Yawn...
Milord you're abusing your bulter too much......
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Yaya! Yayaya!
Congratulations Milord!
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This is an reward from the game "App"---
Namely a "Luminous Stone"!
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They have a strong power to connect two souls
which allows you to do special summons.
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Eh, that's all you want to know?
Don't you think you're treating me a bit too terribly?!
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I got Luminous Stones!
Let's meet new companions in the summoning gacha!
Erm, are you done yet?
Who are you talking to?
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We're reaching the exit of the park soon!
Let's get out and eat something-! My treat!
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Shinjuku Academy
Phew-----We're finally out.
Thanks Player, couldn't have done it without you!
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You're welcome.
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Hug him.
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Yea!...Hehe, you'll be a nice friend.
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Now we left the park, let's eat!
Wh-at should we eat-!
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The hand-made hamburger steak in front of the station is good too,
but considering the portion we should go for fast food...
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Oh? The guys over there.....
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Tch, Ooww! Shirooouuu!
Quit pullin' on my ear damnit!
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You're going to be late for dorm curfew!
Honestly.... if you just came with the rest of the club members...!
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-Crap, he saw me!
G, good eveniiing, Mr. Chairman! Eh, ehehe....
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There you are, Ryota!
It's almost past curfew!!
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The foundation of community life is timeliness and adherence to the rules!
-one troublemaker causes a disturbance for everyone!
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N-noooo, that is, ahaha....
I mean, I ran into a little situation...
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Hold on, look at you!
You're covered in scratches and mud... wait a minute! Unbelievable!
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That blocked area in the park....!
Did you take that shortcut past the shrine?!
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Er, uh, um, well, that is....
All I can say to that is....!
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Geez... what were you thinking?
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You've been told, numerous time, not to pass through that area because stray Summon may appear in-
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Shirou:(awe face)
.....Hm?
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Nice to meet you.
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Shirou:(awe face)
.......
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-Hey, Shirou? Earth to Shirou, you there?
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Chairman? Something wrong?
You're staring awfully hard at Player...
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Shirou:(awe face)
I'm s-sorry. Eh, erm......
Ahem. It's nothing. Nothing.
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Ryota. This person here....
Do you know them?
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Yeah, yeah.
They helped me out at the park.
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...By the way chairman, you shound strange.
You sound high-pitched. And you bit your tongue.
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Shirou:(awe face)
N-no I did not!
A no is a no, alright.
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Nice to meet you, Protag-san.
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My name is Motoori Shiro. I'm Ryota's classmate.
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It sounds like Ryota really owes you one...
Thank you very much.
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As his friend. And as Class Chairman.
I would like to thank you.
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No, no, it's no problem.
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I like you.
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No, it's far from no problem... You saved a classmate's life.
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Hey, you just met, don't be rude!
Sorry, Protag.
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This is Kengo. Kengo Takabushi.
He's also a classmate of mine, same as Mr. Chairman.
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.....Hey, you look kinda tough.
You don't have to say a word, you can't hide it from me.
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What do you mean by tough?
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Splendid, you see right through me.
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That's right, you looking for a fight?
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Oioi, stop playing dumb.
I'm talking about fist fighting of course?
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You being humble, or just crude?
It doesn't matter if you're not a wimp.
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Don't talk like this to people you've just met, Kengo!
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Please excuse him. He's been a violent meathead ever since we were kids...
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Who's a meathead, huh! Also!
It's not violence! It's martial arts, ARTS! Don't mess it up!
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It's because you always try to solve things with a fight.....
It's quite troublesome, really.
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If you want me to stop calling you an idiot,
get at least a passing- no, half a passing grade!
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Do you realize you'll definitely have to repeat the year at this rate?!
I'm tired of holding a study sleepover every year already.
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Ah-ah-, stop nagging.
O' your "majesty", the model student chairman.
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I'm fine.
I've decided to make a living with my fists.
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I don't give a damn about repeating or being kicked out of school.
It's not like I'm gonna listen to my old man's crap anyways.
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Man, what a pain in the ass.
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Your father has asked me to guide you become a decent man while he serves his sentence.
That's why I....
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Hmpf, what is "decent" anyway.
I'm not going to listen to everything you say.
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Besides! My dad can break a waterfall by his bare hands.
Who are you trying to fool, saying he's life-sentenced!
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Hey, hey, both of you.
Can you not do this in front of Protag?
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Sorry, you must feel pretty lost right now.
These two have been friends since they were kids-
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I guess you could say they're unfortunately inseperable.
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Although they're like that, but-
Sorry, they don't get along too well.
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Shirou:(awe face)
A-ahem.
I'm sorry you had to witness this embarrassing scene...
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Thank you very much for saving my friend.
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I would like to express my gratitude but......
we're almost past the dorm curfew......!
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Eh! Wow we're running late!
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Erm......that's why......er....
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I will, express my gratitude in another day.
Eh-...I mean if you don't find it an inconvenience that is...
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Gimme your number, [Player]!
I'll have to keep my promise to treat you one day!
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Hey, me too. Have a match with me.
I'll be your opponent one day!
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Shirou:(awe face)
Eh, ah, that's....
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Do you have any messaging apps?
Just something to keep in touch....
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Lemme see your phone.
Hey, this one! This magic circle thingy!
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The SUMMONS app.
It's super multifunctional, voice chat, messaging, all kindsa stuff.
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It's good that you have it,
my friends asked me to install but I never touched it afterwards.
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If Player is using it,
then I should start using it too maybe-
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Yeah, add me too. Here, I'll give you my ID.
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Eh, Kengo? That's weird.
I didn't think you were into that.
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Well, I just thought it was kinda interesting.
I only use it for chatting.
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Shirou:(awe face)
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Mm? What's wrong, Chairman?
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Shirou:(awe face)
Can you......add me as well?
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Eh-, that's rare!
You always say this kind of stuff is vulgar.
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N-no......Ahem. This is called social studies.
It's not bad just to try it out, I think....
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Shirou:(awe face)
S-so I mean......!
Let's......start with being friends......!
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Chairman, I think you're getting off track now.
Let's install the app now shall we?
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Okay, I'm done adding in everyone's ID!
We should get going now.
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We're heading back to our dormitory,
which way are you heading Player?
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What's wrong?
Is your home really far away?
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What? You run away from home or somethin'?
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Runaway? That is no good!
Your parents will be worried about you!
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.........
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I don't want to leave you guys.
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No, you don't have to say a word......
I understand. There are times when a person doesn't want to say anything.
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I'm sorry if I'm sticking my nose in your business too much.
It's up to you, but....
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Would you....
like to stay in our student dorm?
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Shirou:(awe face)
What are you so surprised about?
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Well, hey......Ryouta.
Of all things from Mr. Chairman, yea?
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Y-yea. Are you sure Chairman?
Inviting someone without a permission like that.....
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If you must say......Player, Ryouta.
Look at yourselves, both of you.
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You see. Both of you are covered in mud and cuts.
Even if you want to go back, you can't take the public transport like this.
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I'm covered in mud.
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I'm living in the dorm so I can always shower there, but.....
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It's really rare for you. What's wrong Chairman?
Usually you'll say things like rules are rules.
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I'll explain things to Monobe-sensei.
It'll be fine, just leave this to me.
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That's only my suggestion, Player.
Would you, want to drop over to our place?
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If you insist.
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Why are you so kind to me?
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If you keep this up I'll end up falling for you, you know
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You're quite honest, aren't you.
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I won't allow myself to abandon
someone who helped my......classmate.
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On top of that, it's only natural to help someone in need,
it's written so in books.
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Way to go, Chairman!
If it's decided then let's---Go go go!
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-Ah-I'm getting hungry already.
What are we going to have for dinner-?
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Our dormitory's cafeteria is actually quite good.
Player, you're going to eat with us right?
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What are you looking at?
You found someone strong? Player.
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What's wrong?
You're looking around like there's something strange....
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3 options <same response>
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Uuum...
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Should I be worried about this...
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I don't think I'm hallucinating...
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giant animal people walking around....?!
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Ah, were you surprised?
Don't worry, those aren't stray Summon.
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I told you about them before, didn't I? People with wings, tails, beast people, there's lot of non-humans around Tokyo.
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Is that uncommon where you're from?
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I don't see what the big deal is. They're everywhere in Tokyo.
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There's a bunch at our school too. Not just the students, but-
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Outside Academy Building
2 options <same response>
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T-those clothes...
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N-nice clothes...
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Well, yeah. That's Triton-sensei.
He's a Merman Summon.
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He's the PE teacher, and the Water Polo department advisor.
He's always dressed like that.
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Crap, just look at his face.
He's gonna give us hell for breaking the curfew.
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Uuugh...
I ran as fast as I could, but I wonder...
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Kengo Takabushi, and Ryota Yakushimaru!
You two have some nerve to break curfew so brazenly, don't you?
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Triton-sensei, I apologize for being late.
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I'm here to report the results of the dorm roll call. With these two, everyone is accounted for.
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Triton:(Grin face)
I'd expect nothing less from the one Kyouma-sensei entrusted with the chairman position.
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It seems you're very adept at handling problem children.
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No... that's just a matter of experience.
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...What was that? You should be more discreet if you're going to make snide remarks!
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Hey, hey, it's awfully loud out here isn't it? You guys know you're breaking curfew?
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1 option
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Someone even more amazing showed up..
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That's Jinn-sensei, also from the PE department. He's always radiating heat and smoke like that.
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He's the advisor for the baseball team. I think he was... a genie of a lamp.
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Gahaha!! Breaking curfew again eh, you two?
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You guys! Well, it's good to be reckless and lively while you're still young!
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......Jinn-sensei. Do you think it's appropriate, as a teacher,
to speak this way to students flagrantly breaking rules in your presence?
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Wa~ sheesh. Petty as usual, aren't you Triton? You're too damn serious all the time.
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Jinn-sensei, dressing like that in front of students.
Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
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Nono. After all, Triton, are you any better?
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This is swimwear! Moreover, they're custom-made!
There's nothing shameful about it!
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You're just wearing underwear! It's nothing but underwear! Underwear!!
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Jinn:(angry face)
This ain't underwear! It's traditional garb back in my world!
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That isn't the point here at all.
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You think you can just badmouth my homeworld's clothing!?
I'll make smoked fish outta you!
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Yeah. Bring it on!
I'll douse your fire but good!
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-there they go again. They fight like cats and dogs.
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S-sensei, sorry to interrupt, but I needed to consult someone.
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Um, about this person over here---
Err, their name is Player and-
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Oh, I remember! Player!
Aaah, you're the transfer I heard about!
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I think I haven't seen a Summon since working here? Mmh.
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Alright, good good, come on!
I'll take you to see Kyouma-sensei!
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Hey, stop right there Jinn! Get out of the way!
I'll take them!
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There they go.....
What should we do?
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Elsewhere in Shinjuku Academy
Kyouma-sensei-!
I've brought that Summon here!
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Hey Jinn, are you trying to take all the credit?
Kyouma-sensei, I've brought the Summon here!
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Kyouma:(frown face)
Oh, well done.
Jhinn-sensei, Triton-sensei.
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Kyouma:(frown face)
I'll handle Player from here.
Thank you very much.
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No sweat! It's all for our wonderful students!
I shall show them love as hot as fire!
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It should be me dealing with the students.
I shall show them love as deep as the sea!
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Hahaha. Surprised?
Those two are our school's famous teachers.
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They're always competing restlessly over who's the favorite among the student body.
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They both love their students from the bottom of their hearts but,
they also tend to overdo it.
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They're definately not bad teachers... despite themselves.
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Well, let's end the talk here.
Please come in. I'll gather the documents for you.
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Let me introduce myself again.
I'm Monobe Kyouma. I'm a teacher of this school.
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Have a look at the documents.
These are all the papers you need for school transfer-
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These are the law-binding documents for me becoming your guarantor.
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2 options
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Transfer stuent??
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My guarantotr?
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Kyouma:(frown face)
Yes, that's right. Is something the matter?
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This is your signature here on the document, right? Is there a mistake?
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2 options
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WHAAAAA?!
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That's... my handwriting...
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Kyouma:(frown face)
.....What's wrong?
You don't seem satisfied.
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2 options
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This is all news to me...
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I don't remember signing this.
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.....You don't remember?
Did you, lose your memory?
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Kyouma:(frown face)
That's a problem.
But for the time being, let us teachers sort this out.
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Kyouma:(frown face)
I know that you feel insecure.
It's hard to believe everything from someone you've just met.
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Kyouma:(frown face)
But with these papers here,
you are already a student of this school-
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To me, the students and faculty of this academy are like family.
I won't do any harm to you.
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If you want to say something or do something,
just say so, Player.
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2 options
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Okay.
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.........
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Yes, that's a good answer!
So, look behind you.
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Kyouma:(frown face)
Good grief, even the teachers...
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Kyouma:(frown face)
Your peeping skills are shoddy.
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Aha, ahahahaha.
I heard Player is going to live with us.
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Shirou:(awe face)
Th-that is....!
I merely wanted to stick around to welcome....
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I don't really care or nothin'. It's these two.
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Triton:(smile face)
More students to love!
It's as wonderful as the ocean!
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Come this way to the dormitory!
I'll show you right away!
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....Just like that they're getting carried away again. About your decision,
you can think of it once you're settled.
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From today, you're free to stay in Dormitory No. 1 of Shinjuku Academy.
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I hope you'll get along with your fellow students.
Nice to meet you.
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Elsewhere, in an Office
Young Master, forgive my rudeness for disturbing your night's rest.
There is a matter I'm sure you would wish to hear of.
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.....You're forgiven. Speak.
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An "App" battle was observed at the Shinjuku Central Park a few hours ago.
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The participants were several "Stray Summon", and a human...
or at least what appeared to be a human.
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As far as we know, there is no Summon on record
matching their appearance.
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Our collaborators in the area have reported...
The unidentified person's Rule is "Severance."
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-ho? "Severance" you say.
The "Rare" ability everyone was waiting for, at last.
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Yes, as you expected, young master.
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The "rule" of Severance. It was only expected to appear by assumption...
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This is the first time it has been observed in Tokyo, as far as I know.
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What is the attribute of their Sacred Treasure?
If it is Holy, presumbaly it's the scissors of the three sisters, or the reaper's sickle if Dark...
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That would make sense, Young Master.
....However, neither of those is the case.
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Their attribute is not Fire, Water or Wood as well. Not even Demon.
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The app display reads "All."
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Fire, Water, Wood, Holy and Dark all simultaneously.
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……Yes, I understand. You had a good reason to disturb my rest, my faithful servant.
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Seems the stalemate between guilds will come to an end soon. The next step is about to begin.
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You are correct, young master.
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Snow, my loyal familiar. Your master has a new order.
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Prepare a welcome for our future guest, in the traditional Ikebukuro Guild fashion.
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But first, there is one last thing.
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There is a definite possibility that other guilds are privy to this newcomer as well. Roppongi in particular.
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I believe we should send an envoy right away, before they take action.
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Skulking about in the shadows isn't how we do things. We make a show of force.
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……Ah, how foolish of me. It would be a betrayal of the principle of "Strength" this guild was founded upon.
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I do admire your commitment to your ideals.
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Snow, I do hope that person is stronger than anyone else.
If not.....this Tokyo, will be filled with corpses.
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CHAPTER 1 END