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------------------------------------Washio Sumi is a Hero Radio------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ch 6:
The second chapter of the novel is Gin's story
Wait a sec!!
(slurp)
Oh, that startled me~
It's finally my turn to play the leading part and the 4koma turns black and white, what's the big idea!?
(grrr)
(awawa)
Complaining to me won't help~
(I didn't know about it)
(slurp slurp)
Well, about that~
Mino-san has been gobbling down so much udon at our expense that we ran out of budget~
(Bill 200.000 yen)
(phew)
(Udon's the best)
(Reference to --- the earlier 4koma.
Meh, can't be helped
(What a bummer)
Hey, not so fast

Ch 7:
Oh yeah, wasn't the gelato we ate together delicious?
(I'd recommend it)
(drool)
It tasted godly
(eeh)
Godly!?
The Uji red bean one I had...
With its richness and creamy texture, the slightly bitter taste paired with a hint of sweetness blends into an exquisite harmony...
(Aah...)
(hmm)
I had thought that Sumi was pretty adult-like, but...
Her taste and the way she behaves is, well...
Granny-like
(Now skedaddle, young'uns)
(nice and warm)

Ch 8:
"Wasshi Hero Radio" listener mail corner
(Tadaah)
(Mail puppet Sono-tan)
Ya-yaaay~
(clap clap)
That came out of nowhere
"I heard that Minowa Gin-san has a tendency to attract trouble. How far does it go?"
(The radio name is "I love udon"-san)
Hmmmm
I'm helping out people in trouble every day, but...
The most recent one was when a car had an accident
I called an ambulance to help the driver, but when it arrived its tire blew
(bang)
(So I helped out with replacing the tire)
(Woaaaah!?)
(Uwaah.)
It's almost like a curse
That's also some kind of talent as a hero, in a sense...
(Conclusion)
(Walking misfortune (Hero).)
(flail flail)
(Heeey!)
You meanies!
(It's not my fault!!)

Ch 9:
So you've got a little brother, Gin?
(He was so cute)
Yeah
He's still a baby, so he cries all the time. It's a lot of trouble, you know
(Like, seriously)
(Phone full of photos)
Well, I'm gonna make him my henchman and work his butt off once he's grown up
(She's doting on him)
But you were so good at comforting him~
You also did the housework like it's nothing
(I didn't expect that)
(There, there)
Both of my parents work, so someone's gotta do it
(And we can't afford to hire a housekeeper)
You'll make a wonderful bride~
Wha-whawhawha-!?
(Hawawawa)
(Woah)
(fidget fidget)
Don't say embarrassing stuff like that!!
(Ah)
That's where she gets flustered...

Ch 10:
Wasshi started crying after the battle, didn't she~
(And Gin gave her a hug~)
(geez)
I didn't know what I was supposed to do
Uu...
(steam steam)
Mino-san kept patting her for soooo long
(And that got her to stop crying~)
(Well)
I've got experience with comforting others
(Awawawawawa)
Please put up with me on that one
But that means Wasshi took the whole second chapter for herself
(gloom)
Waah... my leading part...
(drip drip)
(mope)
Th-
There, there...
(I'm sorry)
(See you next week~)
We'll talk about the third novel chapter next~

Ch 11:
Chapter 3 of the novel is all about Sonocchi...
(Oh? Where is Sonocchi?)
Sumi, shhh
Sonoko is fast asleep
(zzz zzz)
Ehh?
U-uhm...
In this chapter, Sonocchi became our captain
(yay)
(yahoo)
Viva our captain!!
(mumble mumble)
I can still eat more
(Ehehe)
(bohoo--.)
Captaaaain--!

Ch 12:
...ah
If she's sleeping now, could this be my chance!?
(There it is)
(looming)
To do what?
(That line doesn't sound very hero-like)
Sonocchi, what about me?
What do you think about me?
(slump)
(Tell me, tell me)
(zzz zzz)
Aah...
Sumi is still frustrated that Sonoko didn't mention her in her sleep-taling...
Mmmh~ Wasshi is~...
(clench)
(So close)
Wasshi is?
Granny...

Ch 13:
When you see her like this, you wouldn't think she's someone amazing
(But she's actually really clever)
(zz-zzzzz~)
(Sudachi Bukkake Udon)
(Granny...)
...well, yeah
It's probably that
Sonoko may look like she's always spacing out
But I believe that's just her way of paying attention to her surroundings
She's the kind of girl
who goes all-out when there are others in need with no regard for what happens to herself
(squeak)
She's got more than enough talent as a hero
I guess I'll write "hero" on her forehead
(squeak squeak squeak)
Sto- Gin... (pffft) Stop it already!

Ch 14:
But it's surprising that you weren't appointed captain, Sumi
(zzz zzz)
I didn't want to mention it earlier, but...
I had already come up with an inaugural address
(About 5 sheets of squared manuscript paper)
Woah!?
...uh
I'm sorry
But you know, I've realized it now...
My duty is to support Sonoko and raise her into someone deserving of the title captain
(bam)
(A hero burning with passion for her duty!!)
Sonoko has bad things coming for her...
(Uwaah)
But if it went by boob size you'd be the captain, Sumi
Stop it with that gag already
(Ahahahahaha)
(twitch)
Boobs~?
(mumble mumble)

Ch 15:
Anyways, we should wake Sonoko up now
(Look at the time)
You're right
(She has to say hello before the end at least)
Come on, Sonocchi. It's about time to get up
(shake shake)
Nnnh~?
Mooom
Just 50 more minutes~
I turned from granny to mom
You got promoted (?) so it's all good
(Well, see ya)
There'll be three new chapters per month now, be sure to check them out

Ch 16:
So, about the novel's fourth chapter...
(fidget fidget)
(Eheheee~)
Oi, wait a sec
Why am I wearing this stuff again?
I wanted everyone to be able to appreciate your cuteness, Gin...
(pfffft)
Shut it
You need to have some gap moe~
(whoosh whoosh whoosh)
You know...
(Cut that gap stuff out already)
Isn't this 4koma supposed to be something like a "radio show"
(Then they can't see a thing)
(Huh!?)

Ch 17:
B-by the way, wasn't the school trip fun?
(Changing clothes)
It sure was~
The guidebook Wasshi made really packed a punch~
(It was heavier than my luggage)
(School Trip Guidebook)
(Basically a blunt weapon.)
It did, physically
And the picture of a Japanese garden on the cover was so elaborate~
Ah
I drew that myself
(That's some perfectionism)
Wow, did you sketch it from a photo?
Uh-uh, I went to the actual place the day before to draw it
(Ahem)
...that girl can be a bit of an idiot sometimes

Ch 18:
"Wasshi Hero Radio" listener mail corner
(Tedeeh)
(You got a mail)
(Mail puppet Sono-tan)
Ah, there's more of this segment
Fire away!
"Of the udon you've eaten up to this point, which one struck you as the most memorable?"
The radio name is "Live doughy, die thick"-san
Uhmmm
So the key point here is "memorable" and not "delicious", huh?
Those "udon cookies" had a lot of impact
(and they were tasty)
(cookies)
(karintou)
(hard candy)
(steamed buns)
Seems like "udon candy" is also a thing
(I haven't tried it, though)
I heard there's a kind of sorbet with udon slices and green onions called "udon ice cream"
(sinister)
Seriously? Sounds scary!
That might work if it's dashi flavored ice cream

Ch 19:
Going to the pool was fun~
And Sumi's traditional swimming style was baffling
Traditional Japanese swimming style:
[A swimming style used to safe oneself in battles at rivers or the sea.
Developed during the Edo period.
There are actually 13 different schools of traditional swimming.
The style I use is called Suininryuu.]
It's a useful technique that lets you swim even when you're fully clothed
But I'm also good at the backstroke and the breaststroke
(Ahem)
(You're bragging)
Hmm... well, you were pretty fast
That's true~
Wasshi's backstroke looked like two peaches floating away in some really strong current
(Like this)
(*illustration of her mental image)
(donburakokko-sukkokko)
(Artist: Sonoko)
Pops, gimme those peaches!!
(wiggle wiggle)
(Hehe...)
(pull)

Ch 21:
"Wasshi Hero Radio" listener mail corner
(Todooh)
(Mail puppet Sono-tan)
(A submission from Kamatamaniac-san)
Uhm, "can you recommend an udon dish that can be easily prepared at home" ...is what it says
Mmmh...
Just put half of the ingredients of normal store-bought udon soup into a bowl...
Next, add heated instant curry and mix. You'll get curry soup with Japanese stock.
Now heat up some frozen udon, put it all together and enjoy your easy curry udon!
(Dipping the udon in ice water will bring out their flavor)
(Enjoy, enjoy)
(Thanks for the meal)
And if you add some fried vegetables it'll make a great dinner
Mino-san, marry me~
(Phwee phwee)
As expected of the girl who's goal in life is to become a bride
(Hmph)
Sh-shaddap
(Be quiet and eat)

Ch 23:
First, let me explain some things about the place we live in, Shikoku
(Shikoku)
(Peace)
As of the year 298 of the Divine Era, the people of Shikoku are living in an era of peace
A long, long time ago...
A deadly virus plunged the world into destruction, but thanks to the Divine Tree Shikoku avoided contamination
(Virus)
(Divine Tree)
(I will protect Shikoku!)
(So strong!)
After that, Shikoku was surrounded by a high wall and completely cut off from the outside world... is what's written in the history books
(Praised be the Divine Tree, right~)
(Hallowed be His name)
(Facing towards the Divine Tree)
Even the ritual to "rise", "bow", "pray to the Divine Tree" and "sit" for the greetings at school is so that we don't forget to be thankful and humble
Why don't we just plant a ton of Divine Trees?
(Plant them all over the world!)
(sparkle)
"That's it!" is written all over your face, but...

Ch 24:
The Divine Tree isn't just a "tree" but a "god"
(God)
So it's rude to make it sound like we could just grow more of him
Plus, it is the Divine Tree who has granted us our powers!
(hmph)
(In short)
(Praise the Divine Tree!)
Yeah
That's true~
But I wonder why we are the ones who can transform
(Wouldn't some strong guys like pro wrestlers or something be better for the job~)
Mhmmm...
I don't know either
Does the Divine Tree have a thing for *children*?
...that sounds somehow disturbing...
Well, if there's no cute girls in it then it has no appeal, you see~
(Meeeeta...)
Shhh, shhh
(Awa awa)

Ch 25:
It's time for "Teach us! Sumi-sensei" again
(Ding dong dang dong)
(Sumi's notes)
(Yaaaay)
Heeeere! Teach, I've got a question!
Our enemies, the Ve-... Vegetarians? What the heck are those?
(Like that?)
The "Vertex"
(Only the "Ve" was correct)
The thing is, other than "there are twelve of them" and "their souls are the weak points" we don't know much about them
(Hmm~)
And it looks like they're targetting the Divine Tree? That too~
(Ah, was that a thing)
....huh?
If you can't answer, than what's even the point of this seg-...
There!
(whack)

Ch 26:
That's classified!
(babam)
(ow ow)
What's the big idea?!!
A lot of information regarding the enemy is classified and must not be disclosed
(Uh-huh)
(crack)
(Vertex info)
(Don't spill it! Don't!!)
Normal people would just panic~
Even though she totally ran her mouth before...
Then, the censoring in those entries at the beginning of each novel chapter is also...
(gulp)
(Those totally blacked out ones)
That's classified
The information on Wasshi's boobs is also...
(boing boing)
That's classified (private)

Ch 28:
This is the final chapter, so
(1st episode Wasshi Hero Radio)
(chitty chitty  Last Chapter Special~!!)
(slurp)
let us take a look back at what happened in the past radio episodes~
Uhmmmm...
(sluuurp)
So, uhhh~
(seconds please)
(cling)
(fwoosh)
All I can remember are Sumi's boobs and udon
(bam)
(sluuuuurp)
(Gelato...)
Tsk!!

Ch 29:
Uhmm... come on, wasn't there something?
(You know, that one time?)
(sluuuurp)
(Wasshi can't think of anything either)
That doesn't really help~
Whatever, let's just eat udon and take it easy
(snap)
(cling)
(cling)
(fwoosh)
(sluruluuuurp)
Ah
It's the ending theme
(tenteeetetententeeeteten)
(munch munch)
Oh no!
(gasp)

Ch 30:
Yeaaah~ this was a mess from start to finish
(Ahahaaa)
(phew)
(grrr)
...a-anyhow, the final announcements
Let's see, the Wa-......
(fwhip)
The "Washio Sumi is a Hero" original light novel and comic volume will be released on December 20th~
Also, the Yuu-...
(fwhip)
The "Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero" comic volume is up for sale
That's it, see you~
(Bye-bye)
Ah, don't cut me off!
Uhmm... 4koma release will also be the 20th-

EX 1:
"Wasshi Radio Returns"~
(Yaaay)
Hip hip~
(slurp)
Hooray~
At long last, "Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero ~Washio Sumi's Chapter~" will be in cinemas this March
In the run-up to the screening, we'll aim for a "Radio that lets you enjoy the movie more"...
No way
(blunt)
(sluuuurp)
That won't work~
(Eeeeh)
Giving up right away!
'cause it's just three chapters with nine pages total
(munch munch)
(What can we do)
Ooh~ that's meta~

EX 2:
Today, let's introduce ourselves for our first time readers to start things off
Sure, I've got it!
(whoosh)
(whoosh)
got it~
This time around, we won't be doing our own introductions but look at how the others rated us instead
Ah, that questionnaire we filled out earlier
(fidget fidget)
H- huh!?
S-su-sure, I-I've gogogot it
...so that's what she isn't confident about?
In that case, Gin shall be first
(shine)
(Minowa Gin)
(shocked)
You sadist!!
("Doing housework is her strong point but all things considered she's rather boyish")
("She's good at soothing the baby but she's like a boy")
You'll be a stay-at-home daddy in the future
(pfffft)
(Waaah)
You could at least try to treat me like a girl!!

EX 3:
Sonocchi is next
(Let's see...)
(Nogi Sonoko)
(She is dependable. But I am worried.)
(It's like that girl is good at anything. But I'm worried.)
I'm trying to get it together, though!
(Hmmmmph)
Hahaha
(Yeah, right)
So, last up is Sumi
(Washio Sumi)
(Short-tempered)
(Short-tempered boobs)
You two-
...eh, they're gone!
(So fast!!)
(Until next month.)

EX 4:
(Appreciating the PV.)
(squeeze squeeze)
(Ooooooh)
Maaan
(That was great...)
(heartily)
I can't get enough of it~
(chitter chatter)
It's true
So we've gotta get cracking and do some advertising as well
(whoosh)
Gin said something smart
(That's unusual)
But concretely speaking, what should we do~?
Uh?
Uh!!
(dooon)
(gulp)
Basically, you didn't think of aaaanything at all
(I'm relieved, it's still Gin)
Such a smug face~

EX 5:
Something we could do, let's see
(Ah, I know)
We could think up a slogan or a poster
(gulp)
Uh...-huh!
Then, a slogan...
(You like the idea?)
(Sumi's attempt)
(tadah)
(This is... the story of the unsung heroes)
So normal~
Yeah, pretty much
(Gin's attempt)
(ta-daaah)
(Gin and the merry heroes)
What's that, a comedy?
Sounds fun~
(Sonoko's attempt)
(fwoosh)
(The moment when a honor student's face turns bright red)
(shooock)
Don't single out my scenes!!
Works only if you've seen the PV

EX 6:
Now, let's try the poster
Got it
(scribble scribble)
Oka~y
(Sumi's attempt)
(Ahem)
(Yakuza movie style)
(on lantern: maiden, on umbrella: hero, bottom left: This is... The story of the unsung heroes
Sumi-san?
(Something amazing right from the start)
Wasshi really likes that sophisticated stuff~
(Gin's attempt)
(Ohom)
(Hero movie style)
(Gin and the merry heroes)
(Uhmmm)
That's very much like Gin, or rather...
It's really rude to us~
(pout)
(Sonoko's attempt)
...uh
Sonocchi?
(Romance movie style)
(The moment when a honor student's face turns bright red)
That's just supply and demand~

EX 7:
When we're at the cinema
(Yeaaah)
let's mind our manners~
What's with that getup?
The movie's out already...
(It suits you, Sonocchi)
(tadaaah)
So we thought we'd better give a heads up
But to be perfectly honest, we've got no idea what to do
(gloomy)
(calm...)
(Heeey)
So we ended up [ripping off] thinking up characters (Taisha Record Department - Miko-sama / Censored)
You're way too honest!!
By the way, my name is Minokku
(Minokku)
(Charging straight in)
(Yaaay)
(Sonopin)
(Taking it easy)
And I am Sonopin~
The characterization is suspiciously detailed, too...

[*Gachapin and Mukku from Hirake! Ponkikki]

EX 8:
Number ooooone
Go to the toilet before the movie starts.
(Excuse me, excuse me)
Well, that's basic
Number twoooo
No recording! You'll get arrested!!
(Punishable by a prison sentence of up to 10 years. Or by a fine of up to 10 million yen. Or both.)
Doing bad stuff is a no-no! Don't!!
Number threeee~
Prepare five handkerchiefs for when you have to cry.
(pour)
(sniff sniff)
That many?
Number fooour
Get caramel popcorn.
(Butter)
(With just a bit of cinnamon)
(Plum bonito)
Now that's just a matter of taste

EX 9:
Oh, it's the ending music
We really did our best today~
(I think we nailed it)
(Tenteeeteten tenteeteten)
Did we really...
And here comes~ the usual sales promotion time~
(shock)
Sonocchi! Make it more subtle!
[Nogi Wakaba is a Hero]
[*LN Vol. 2 will go on sale March 30 2017]
[Manga Vol. 2 will go on sale May 27 2017]
[Washio Sumi is a Hero]
["Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero ~Washio Sumi's Chapter~"]
[advance screening in theaters since March 18 2017!]
[Washio Sumi is a Hero spin-off "Heroes' March Song" will go on sale April 27 2017]
(You can find the latest info in the G's Magazine)
Let's hear a wonderful final comment from Sumi
(Here you go)
Uh, please wait a moment
(rustle)
(Ehem)
Uhm- ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to...
You've prepared all that!?
(Come on, give me a break)
Well then, see you~
(Bye-bye)

--------------------------------Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero Club Member-------------------------------------------

Ch 11:
(side: There are already tears in Fuu-senpai's eyes. Will she be okay...?)
(You damn-)
In this moment, we are
Exploring this hospital that was abandoned 50 years ago
Its wooden interiors give the hospital a stifling atmosphere
Even though it's already autumn, a warm breeze is blowing
(Fire extinguisher)
It feels like something bad might happen any second
How did we get into such a...
(tremble tremble)
(I know, I knooow)
Because I took up a request
Hahahaha
(pull)
(ababababa)
(wriggle)

(side: The door creaks open, and beyond it lies-?)

(Cause it's scary by yourself)
But those children were having a fight
(waaahh)
(there, there)
What Yuuna is talking about all began yesterday
It seems like there was an argument about whether there were ghosts in that abandoned hospital or not
(Roar)
(There aren't any!)
(There are!)
(We'll be going, so please-)
(Awawawa)
We hastily stopped the children from going there
But Fuu-senpai
It would be fine to take care of things back here
(But if you still want to come along)
(surprise)
Erk
As the Hero Club's club president, that's just natural
Isn't it kinda scary to be all alone in the club room?
What you're thinking and what you want to say is the wrong way round, Onee-chan!

(Honorless)
But it sure has an atmosphere~
A wooden hospital is also rather... right?
Why do you look like you're enjoying yourself, Tougou!?
No matter how often I try, my tarot readings always end up with the upright "Devil"
(It means that what lies ahead is clouded by confusion)
(Uh-oh)
Why are you telling fortunes!!
First of all, since this place looks pretty big
Shall we split up to explore?
(giggle)
Will you forgive me if I kowtow?
(sob sob)
(Woah!)
It's fine, it's fine

(Knock knock)
That's the operating room, huh~
(In operation)
(startled)
(Aaaaaaah)
Night after night, a blood-covered surgeon with a saw and a hatchet seeks for a patient whose belly he could open and-
(fsssh)
(Hyaaaaah)
That's quite some imagination~
It's fine-
There's no way such a thing could be true
(knock knock)
(knock knock)
(freeze...)

(graahboohoo)
...so that's how it is~
You came to this hospital a while earlier~
And returned to look for something you lost here then~
Bubububut still, coming to sususuch a place a-all by yourself
(graah)
(Oh!?)
Are you angry or scared, make up your mind
Uh-huh... I see~
So it's a keepsake from your mother~
(freeze)
Le-lelele-Leave it to us!
(boohoo)
Do you want to cry or help, make up your mind

(The big sister I am proud of)
(Chair leg)
We-well, let's go!
(Bam)
(Bed sheet)
Fuu-senpai was completely useless before... I wonder what happened
(totally)
(She's even leading the way now)
......
You can be pretty blunt once in a while, Tougou
(shake shake)
Be it a ghost or something else, whatever appears... it would be bad if something appeared, so please don't
Onee-chan...
It's like I can see myself in my sister
Ah...
Gyaaah!
Something white got on my face - my faaaace!?
It's a spider web~
As expected of our prez
(So cool!)
That's the big sister I am proud of
(Ahem ahem)

(It's flawless reasoning~)
Do you remember where you dropped it?
(shake shake)
She said that she looked in all the places she's been at
If that's the case...
(hmm)
We've gotta search the whole thing... right?
This is where you've got to reverse your way of thinking~
(zing)
Sono-chan!
If it's a lost article, it should have been handed in at the nurses' station~
(smug)
If it was brought there, that would just be a reverse kind of horror

(blush blush)
These are...
The private rooms for the patients in the pediatric ward
(Pediatrics) (Inpatient Ward)
Have you been here?
(nod nod)
There's nothing around the beds
(rattle rattle)
(creak)
Nothing unusual on the shelves
There are lots of drawings pinned on the wall
(So cute~)
Woah, cute pictures. They're overflowing with girl power
(blush blush)
...Why are you getting flustered?

(Problem solved~)
Hm...
We've looked just about everywhere now, but we just can't find it...
(In the exam room)
(The waiting room)
(The cafeteria)
President, should we try again some other day?
...Sorry, she wants us to help just a little bit longer
Where's Sonoko?
Now that you mention it...
(I haven't seen her since earlier)
(startled)
(stare)
I'm right here~
Is this what you've been looking for~?
(Tadah)
(nod nod)
Wow! Where was it!?
In the nurses' station's "lost and found" box~
(smuggy smug)
(freeeeze)
Ueh?

(Thank you)
So, anyways...
Don't drop it again, got it?
......
Thank you
Well, shall we go back?
(We've gotta take you home before it gets dark)
By the way, where do you...
live?

(side: A successful treasure h(a)unt.)
After that-
(slump)
(hyaaaah)
My fatigue left me unable to move
And it was by no means because I was paralyzed by fear or anything
I left the abandoned hospital behind with my companions supporting me
(heave-ho)
(Fuu, you're too heavy)
(Don't say that to a girl)
I wonder what we should tell the children who requested this...
And then...
I had a dream that night
There was this girl smiling happily
And a graceful woman bowing to me in the dream
Well, they found their peace and safely departed to the other side
(Let's start with club activities)
(How cute)
And everyone lived happily ever after
Happy end and all that stuff


Ch 12:
(side: Tougou-san's love is ironclad.)
(Three and a half hours to that point)
Hmmmmmph
(chew chew)
Is something wrong? Yuuna-chan
Midterms are pretty soon, right?
I've got even the teachers worried this time so I have no appetite
(munch munch munch munch munch)
(Tougou-san's nimono is yummy)
Her school performance deteriorated in the time she was hospitalized... it seems
(After school)
(Hero Club)
We'll begin the emergency meeting now
Well then, please take a look at the data (310 pp. in total) you were handed out
(Yuuna-chan midterm exam education program.)
(heavy)
(Yuuna-chan midterm exam education program)
Uhm
Tougou... san?

(side: The program to improve Yuuna's school performance begins!)

(The operation begins)
A-all right, I understand the situation
Hero Club Five Tenets number four:
If you're troubled, talk to someone right away!
(is how it goes)
It's a bother, but can't do anything 'bout that I guess
(I'll help you out)
Ooh, a real tsundere in the flesh~
(Nice, very nice~)
As such, Yuuna-chan will be staying at each of our homes for study sessions until the tests
(-We will focus on teaching each of our strong subjects.)
(-Don't overwork yourself.)
(-Yuuna-chan is cute.)
(Bam)
Roger!
By the way, which subjects do you think you're weak at, Yu-yu~?
Aaaall of them
(spin spin spin spin)

(First day - Karin (math & science))
If it comes to science and math, you've gotta cram!
(fired up)
(hachimaki: Keeping at it)
Gotta cram!
(whoosh)
First of all, we'll boost your memory with some DHA supplements and then wash it all down with (large quantities of) olive oil
(And now the... olive oil)
(made in Sanshuu)
She's a hopeless case
(Uh-oh)
It'll also quicken your wits
(It's flawless)
(Ehem)
Uuuuhrg...
(click clack click clack)
(diiiiing)
Huh!?
(It shouldn't boost you right after the first gulp!)
(shine)
(shock)
(Huh!?)

(Second day - Fuu & Itsuki (English))
I tell you: English is all about practice, practice!
She seems like someone you can trust!
...your grades in English aren't all that good though, Onee-chan
And because of that, as long as you're at our place conversations in Japanese are forbidden!
(whoosh)
O-okkee!
Ieeesu!
Dinnaa, Sanshuu UDON OK?
Gureito! Verri rabu!
...that's not really a conversation, just some English words
Basutaimu!
Yuuna saki hairu?
Issho hairu!
(step step step)
(Ah... even the words got weird)

(Third day - Sonoko (Japanese))
Reading comprehension is essential for any subject~
Uh-huh
Therefore, we should study Japanese with a focus on reading~
(I borrowed something from the library~)
(tadah)
(The Ogre Who Sank Down to the Bottom of the Sea)
Long ago, there lived a kind-hearted big ogre and a baby ogre deep in the mountains of Tosa.
When they met a crying old man one day, he told them: "The storms have been washing away the members of my family that live down in the village on the coast of Kure."
Some days later, an enormous storm came up.
The big ogre made up his mind.
He said to the baby ogre "You wait here, son" and shouldered his iron club, but the baby ogre wouldn't listen and tried to follow him with all his might.
The baby ogre raged so terribly that not even the big ogre could hold him back.
With boulders skewered on the metal rod, the big ogre and the baby ogre tried to obstruct the high waves.
Before long, the two were swallowed by the tides and turned into rocks.
The rock of the big ogre was named "Futanajima" and the rock of the baby ogre was named "Eboshiiwa".
Even today they still protect the shores of Kure from the stormy seas.
Yes, hello...
Ah, Yuuna-chan and Sonocchi? ...why are you crying?
Hmm... hmm...
The big ogre and the baby ogre are protecting Tosa?
(Eh?)

(Fourth day - Tougou-san (history))
History, that is
Proof of our achievements as humans
(Teach us!)
(Tougou-sensei)
(~History Edition~)
Memorizing alone will be enough to pass the exams but...
Getting to know every event in detail will make learning much more fun
(Studying the fun way.)
(The history of Sanshuu)
Okaaaay!
(Lecture in progress)
(National defensism)
(The heroic people of Sanshuu)
(The next day)
(rattle rattle rattle)
Thedoctrineofnationaldefensemustbeupholdoldoldold
What did you do to Yuuna!?
(hiss)
Maybe I was a bit too outspoken...

(The day before the exams - club meeting)
(The day before the exams. Karin's room)
(bam)
Two heads times 3 are better than one!!
By the way Yuuna, did you make some progress with studying...?
(Why did it have to be my room, geez)
(scurry scurry)
I don't even know myself
Seems like you'll need some overnight cramming~
(nodding off)
(You look sleepy already)
Then dinner will be just a small serving and some anti-fatigue supplements should...
Kariiiin
We've borrowed the kitchen
We made a ton of chanko udon, let's dig in and charge up for the night
(tadah)

(Everyone's staring)
Now I'm full and sleepy
(phew)
(zzz)
(hey!)
You asked for it!
I have an idea!
We could make Yuuna-chan listen to the formulas and all that in her sleep
(Amazing)
(There)
(Making the difference while asleep)
(zzzzz...)
(Like that)
(I've heard of that)
Sleep-learning, huh
I guess we should try it
(Practical application)
(snore snore)
......
This is wrong
(ba-bump ba-bump)
(Haaaaah)
Too graphic...

(Awooo)
Let's do something else for a bit to wake you back up
(tick tock)
I'm sorry for the trouble
In that case, how about a game that requires some thinking~
Like mahjong?
I don't have any tiles
(And we're too many people)
Werewolf, maybe?
(awoooo)
(Yuuna-chan is just a cute little villager)
(Uhm uhm uhm)
(Awawawawa)
(chatter chatter)
(Yuuna's suspicious)
(shock)
Huh!?

(Try not to give up!)
W-we got a bit too excited
(Wooooof)
That's just what happens during cram sessions~
Guys... just leave me
At this rate, you're gonna end up like me
(Yuuna-chan!)
(pah!)
Hero Club Five Tenets number two!
Try not to give up!
And number five: You're likely to succeed if you try!
...I've still got an ace up my sleeve
As expected of our president!!
(What's with that triumphant look)
This is it
(Ta-daaaah)
Glasses!!?

(side: Faith can move mountains)
(You're likely to succeed iiiif yooou try)
You knooow, don't you look kinda smart when you're wearing glasses?
(Ah, she really means it)
(This plan)
(I'm really sorry about my Onee-chan...)
Excellent idea, Fuu-senpai
(Like that, I can do my best)
(drip drip)
She bought it!?
(Some days later)
(Hero Club)
My rank went up a whole bunch
(Japanese 90)
(Mathematics 82)
(Bam)
(Eeeeh!!?)

----------------------------------Heroes' Room---------------------------------------------

Bonus Ch:

Heroes' Room Extra Edition
The heroes' get-together

Zzz...

I'd like to have a get-together
(Conference room)
A get-together?
If we get to know each other that will strengthen the unity of our team
But since I'm not well-versed when it comes to leisure activities and such I'd like to hear everyone's ideas
You can count Tama in!!
Me as well
Sounds fun!
(Waah)
Isn't that rather sudden...
It must have been that book you read yesterday
(Gah)
(100 ways to create a harmonious working atmosphere)
(How to read your superiors' mood and handle your work with a smile.)
What are you, a dad in middle management?!

Well then, let's hear your ideas
First up is...
(Leave the vanguard to Tama)
(Here HERE here heeeeere!)
Uh, Tamako.
(Get down from the desk)
Tama'd say we've gotta go camping
Eating meals from the same pot,
talking to your friends with the stars as your pillow-
Did Tama say something neat!? Come on, did I!?
(Hahaa)
It would have been fine without that remark
(sniff sniff)
(the-stars-as-your-pil-low)
Yuuna is writing it down crying
Our dormitory doesn't allow spending the night elsewhere, though
(tap tap)
So that's no good

Next is... Anzu. Tell us your idea
Uhm, well
(Flower gardens of Kagawa)
How about we go flower viewing?
Perhaps in Ariakehama or Mitoyo, and have a picnic while we're there
Such a maiden
(Oooh)
That kind of thing is nice once in a while
(Yeah)
Ehehe
We're just fighting all the time, so I'd like to do girly things for a cha...
(Pew pew peeew)
(Here, have another tea)
(Thank you)
(Kanonji's tasty)
Girly...
I'm sorry, please forget about it
(mope)
Huh!?

What about you, Chikage?
(tap tap)
...I don't
have much experience with doing stuff with others
......
Sorry
(gloom)
D-don't look so depressed now!
Uhmm...
I-
I've got plenty of board games with me, how about that?
(game: Conspiracy)
(Awawawawah)
I have never played them before, but I've memorized all the rules!!
(Soldier shogi)
(squeeze squeeze)
What!? What's going on!?
(They're all such good girls...)

And Yuuna?
(stroke stroke)
Let's see
How about we go to a recreation center?
We could go bowling or do all kinds of other stuff!
(Hey-heeey hey-heeey)
Like getting fired up at karaoke
Eating fast food when we're hungry...
...eh
Huh?
Ah, well
That's so normal
(blunt)
Read the mood
(shooock)
Eh!? That's what this was about!?

...so
Nogi-san, do you have something?
(menacing)
(There, there)
(sniff sniff sniff)
(I'm sorry!)
Well, like I said, I...
Is that the limit of your power, Wakaba!?
(roar)
(Uhm)
I'd like to hear Wakaba-san's thoughts while we're on the topic
Mmh... if you want it that much, I guess
Uuuh, you know
(Ma-)
Maybe, like
(sweat sweat)
How about we go to Toukouji temple and meditate together?
Any other ideas?
(ignored)
(gasp)
That's mean!!

Oh well
(caw caw)
We couldn't decide on anything
(tired)
Too bad
(grooowl)
I'm starving
(In a boss battle)
Right, Hinata? Do you have some-
-wait!? Where's Hinata!?
(Come to think of it, she disappeared a while ago)
(Aah, that was heavy)
I'm back
(clatter)
I've brought
this!

Yaaay!
...it's delicious
(simmer)
But why did you prepare that without saying anything?
(Tama can't resist!)
I have to back you guys up when you can't decide
And if I don't make Wakaba-chan look good she'll be sulking later
(That's why I did it secretly)
(Nguh!?)
(Like a long-married couple!)
He-hey!
The next round is done already so hurry up and eat!
She's a bossy husband!
A bossy husbaaaand
Shut up!

[Note: sharing a hot pot is supposed to be a relaxed social activity, so telling others how fast they should eat comes off as domineering]

I've got another opportunity to draw Wakaba-san and the others, so I think I'll pamper Gun-chan all the way to the end. - Kotamaru, March 2017
(Heroes' Room closing party)
It's a yummy soba delivery contest!
(Fujimori Shipping)
Wait for me, Utanooon

(Merch set purchase tribute!)
Teach us! Gun-chan-sensei!! Ways to use a hand towel
[Right side:]
Why me?
Gun-chan-sensei (oversized lab coat)
[Main part, left to right:]
(smug)
As a replacement for table napkins.
But tying it around your neck is for children only.

(whoosh)
For fashion.
It would be even better on Takashima-san, but it suits Yuuki-san well, doesn't it?

For interior design, as well.
Well, it kind of works.

(wobble wobble)
As a blindfold.
Please use it only when you want to sleep.

(whoosh whoosh)
Soak it in water and use it as a weapon.
...no. Against dust and pollen I mean.

(The falling flowers remain not in the heart of man
yet in this world, Yuuna-chan is cute  -Tougou)
As a cloth to perform seppuku.
I won't comment on that.





-------------------------------------------------Heroes' March Song--------------------------------------------------------

Bonus Ch:
(side: A folk tale-style special chapter to celebrate the release of the "Heroes' March Song" volume!)
(Please imagine those nostalgic times and enjoy.)
A long, long time ago, an old couple lived at the foot of a mountain.
One day, the old man encountered a crane caught in a trap. Out of compassion he set it free.
"Did you poke your nose into trouble again?"
(Good grief)
(Just the usual)
"Today I've rescued a crane, saved an abused turtle and gave my hat to Jizou-sama"
At that moment, a knock sounded from the door.
(knock knock)
"Who might it be this late at night?"
The door opened slowly and revealed a beatiful girl...
standing there asleep.
(zzz)
(Manga Hero Folk Tales)
(Heroes' March Song side story)
What kind of situation is that

As a thanks for your hospitalisnoresnore.... I'd like to repayumblemuble... but don't try to peek~
She's half asleep
But you don't have to repay us
(Have some shippoku udon)
We've gotta stick together in times of need
But you've released me from that trap earlier~
(Yummy~)
Huh? She's just spoilering everything like that!?
It's also convenient for the plot~
By the way~ my token of gratitude is the list on the next page~
And she's talking meta

The old man and old woman got worried about all that at night.
She told them not to "try to peek" but they secretly looked through the gap in the sliding door
(Draft entry deadline in 1 day)
(I'm workin' on it, I'm worki-)
(snore snore)
(totally blank)
Why do we have to!?
Can't be helped, she's fast asleep!
(clatter)
We've come to repay the favor
The favor
(zzz)
Good timing! Help us out!!
(chirp chirp)
Good morning~
...ooh~? My token of gratitude is done~
(I wonder if the dwarves came to help me~)
...good for you
After that,
the three lived somewhat happily together.
(side: But where did Jizou and the turtle help...?)
[Kotamaru's next project is in the works! Please stay tuned for further details]






-------------------------------NoWaYu Manga----------------------------------------------

Ch 6:
Pheew~
It warms you all the way through
[Wakaba-sama! Your expression is getting soft!]

You look like an old man, Wakaba-chan
I've been waiting for this break~
And the inn staff was kind enough to reserve the place for us
[Welcome]
[Heroes]
It would be rude not to enjoy this to the fullest
Ah!?
So you did go in ahead of us!!
But I wanted to be first in the bath~

[The heroes wash their worries away!]
[Chapter 6 - Overconfidence]

Now, let's do that routine thing
Tamako-san, what are you trying to...
Obviously, it's time to check your body's development!!
Kyaah!!
Tamacchi-senpai!!
You don't inspect other people's bodies in an onsen
Hmnmnm...
...hm!?

Anzu... now that I got a proper look, haven't you grown as well...?
Hweeh!?
I'll inspect every nook and cranny!!
Hyaaaah!!
Sto-... wai-... hyaahaah!!
What are you doing.....
Speaking of body exams

Guys, did they find anything odd during the exams at the hospital?
There were no issues
And Yuuna, did it affect you somehow?
I'm still exhausted from using my trump card (Ichimokuren), but otherwise I'm in perfect health
Tama's also totally fine
My dislocation from earlier has healed already
*Haaah* *haah*
So am I... my body is more resilient now than it used to be
Same here...

There are no problems with my body
I have to kill more enemies...
so I can't let myself get injured or sick
[She has changed]
[It must have been around the time she returned to her parents]
[Be it in training or in battle]
*Haa* *haa*
[she's going at it with frightening zeal]
I don't know what happened, but...

The one who is most aware of her role as a hero
might just be her
What are you staring at?
*glare*
N-no... it's nothing...
But that part of her hasn't changed
Hey, hey
Let's play a game after the bath!!
A game...!!
*phew*

I've brought a shogi board
I've got cards
There was a game console ...at the room
If we had a paper, pen and the phone app, we could play Mafia
Okaaay!!
We'll do all of those!!
And Tama will win 'em all!!

[Complete defeat]
[I couldn't do anything...]
[Shogi, and even Mafia...]
Wow, Gun-chan! You've won them all
I'm good... at this kind of thing
The next one... will decide this match
[Spit three round match]
[Hi Waka Yuu]
[Chi Tama Anzu]
I'll win... this one, too
We've got one win each right now
This round, I'll take the victory

[These unfamiliar games had me confused at first]
[but I finally got the hang of it]
I won't lose... never... not to you...!!
Never...
[It's by a hair's breadth, but the victory is mine-]

*nibble*
Fuaaaah!!
Hinata!? What are you...!!
Last card
Ah!!

*gloom*
Winner: Gun-chan!!
Don't make such a scary face now
It's just a game, you have to enjoy it
Bu...but... you tickled me...!!
I know all of your weak points, Wakaba-chan
Weak points!?
Where!?
They came back to life!!
*frankly*
Wakaba-chan's weak points are her ea-
Heeey!!!
[Stop iiiit!!]

Hey, wait for me
...Hinata?
You approach any issue seriously, no matter what it is
That is wonderful about you, Wakaba-chan
But...
please try to take a good look
at the people around you, as well

You see, just now...
Just now?
...nevermind. If you don't realize this yourself
it would be meaningless
Let's go back to the others
He- hey, Hinata
"Take a good look"...
What does she... mean...?

There are too many...!!
[Those have to be over a thousand... ten times more than ever before]
[They might overwhelm us with numbers]
[...no. I'm the leader, I can't get scared now!!]

Wakaba-chan!?
I'll take the lead!!
[I'll dive right into the enemy line on my own]
[I have no need for people who follow after me, no need for people who fight by my side]
[I will carry this great burden all by myself]
[That is the way I fight!!]

The enemy stopped invading...?
...no
[One part of the swarm headed to the Shinju-sama to keep the others occupied]
[while the remaining Vertex surrounded me]
[Their tactics have "evolved"...]
They're splitting up and picking us off

You want to kill me first?

Guuuh!!
If it's... just that...!!

*whoosh*
*crack*

Yuuna!?
Why did you come!?
I can fight by myself, and more importantly-
I could never
abandon a friend

You'll survive this, got it?
You too, Wakaba-chan

Some...how...
*haah* *haah*
we've... survived
[The others...]
[The others are...]

Yuuna...!!!
[Overconfidence led to disaster]





Ch 7:
*beep*
[Yuuna has not yet returned to consciousness]
*beep*
*beep*
This is... the outcome of your actions

Do you even understand...
...why it has come to this?
...it's because I stuck out without any plan
[A charge that was nothing more than me rampaging in a blind rage]
[All I thought of was to give their just rewards to as many enemies as possible]
Wrong...!!
Eh...?

...you don't understand anything after all...!!
The real problem is
your reason for fighting...!!
You lose yourself in rage!!
You put those around you in danger
and you don't even realize it...!!
You're just fighting to get your revenge...!!

[Chapter 7 - Recovery]
[A thousand thoughts are running through Wakaba's head...]

Stress fractures caused by
inflamed joints
...I can't go back to battle training yet
I'm just fighting to get my revenge... huh
Giving the enemies (Vertexes) their just reward
That was the principle behind my actions

Giving them a taste of their victims' anger and grief
That was my only desire as I stood on the battlefield
If I am being denied this (revenge), then
Then--

...how am I supposed to fight...
...seems like she's still awake

Wakaba-chan
I'm sorry, it's so late
but I need to talk to you
What have you been doing?
I'll leave this dormitory tomorrow
Eh!?
But why...!!
*panic* *panic*
No, what has... that's...!!
*Pfft*

You're panicking way too much
*Ahaha*
I've just been called to the Taisha head office
*Pheeeew*
I- I see
But what about you, Wakaba-chan?
*Uhm, you see*
Uh... that's...
...it's just...
*rustle*
*tap tap*
Wakaba-chan, come over here for a bit

You're a master of the craft when it comes to cleaning ears, Hinata
Thank you very much
Did it calm you down a little?
*nod*

Wakaba-chan, you're worrying about
what happened at the hospital ...aren't you?
Please tell me... I just don't know...
I have no idea what I'm supposed to do...
...Wakaba-chan

You have to find the answer to this problem yourself

...but why...
*drip* *drip*
[Whenever I was stuck, Hinata would always give me a helping hand...]
[...and yet...]
Don't make such a face
I'll take a photo of your crying face, you know?
Do as you please
*hmph*
*click*
I've obtained some extra Wakaba-chanium for when we're apart
*Haha*
You really took one...
*Uah...*

I believe in you

You can overcome this, Wakaba-chan
I'm sure you can find the answer all by yourself
I believe you can

*gloooom*
[What's the answer...]
[It seems like even Hinata has run out of patience with me now...]
[That's to be expected...]
[Even though I'm their leader]
[not only did I fail to protect my comrades, but I even put them in danger]
[I'll have to accept any punishment at this point...]

She looks like a zombie
[Being paraded through the city, whipping, crucifixion...]
*Hehehehe*
It seems like that issue is still dragging on
Isn't it all because you went and said that, Chikage?
Now do something about it
E- even if you tell me
But we can't just leave her like this...
Wakaba-san
Could I have a word with you?

[Ah, they're our esteemed heroes]
He- hey Anzu, why did you take me out here...?
The lady that lives here
has been suffering from the "sky fear" since three years ago
But apparently her symptoms started to get better when she heard of the heroes' achievements

The family that owns this house, too. They have been living in Marugame for a long time
And the residents of this apartment who are refugees from outside Shikoku
They've all been watching us (the heroes) as we fight
and gained the stength to overcome their fear of the enemy and face forward
So that's... how it is
Are you perhaps... Wakaba-sama?
You saved my life on that day three years ago, at the shrine in Shimane

This girl was born because I could escape to Shikoku
I named her "Wakaba"
after you, Hero-sama
Eh...
[During this tragedy that took so many lives]
[There were a few lives I managed to save]
[And from these, new lives were born]
I am so grateful
that you saved me back then

I didn't see anything
Not this city and everyone that lives here
nor the people around me
I was shackled by the memories of that day
and lost sight of it all
I sought revenge for the dead
to the point that I lost myself in rage
[I finally found the answer, Hinata]
The burden I need to bear isn't that of the past (the dead), but of the present (the living)

Should we return to Marugame Castle?
Yeah, Tamako might worry
What's that about Tama?
*jump*
Wah!?
What are you doing here?
You left the school together making those serious faces
So I thought you wanted to fight something out and went to look for you
That's not it!!

Looks like I even made you worry, Tamako
I- it's no big deal at all
Ah
Hey, stop hiding and come out already
*twitch*
...Chikage
I'm just here because Doi-san dragged me along

Though you were all fidgety before
[Good grief]
I wasn't...!!
[Now, now]
[You totally were]
[I wasn't!!]
[Girls]
[You were all so concerned about me, so]

I am sorry
I was trapped in the past
and lost myself in my thirst for revenge
I worried you by fighting all by myself
From now on, I will no longer fight this way

Now, I shall fight
for those who live
So I ask you, will you still fight by my side?

Of course! Wakaba-san is our leader, after all
Hell yeah! Just leave it to Tama!!
...words alone are meaningless
so
make sure to follow them up with actions
I'll be watching... from the sidelines
Yeah, I'll take it to heart

All of that happened while I was asleep?
It turned into such a big deal
Sorry that it made you worry
No... it was my fault
I'm glad you regained consciousness
Yuuna
I'm very sorry for everything that happened until now
I'm still inexperienced as a leader in both mind and body, but...

Would you fight together with me from here on?
*smile*
Of course
Let's keep working together!!
Thank you, Yuuna...!!

The oracle ceremony
begins now
I'm ready
[What will the oracle reveal?]




Ch 8:
An all-out attack...!?
[The oracle has foretold imminent danger for Shikoku!]
The latest oracle has made it clear
A Vertex invasion of Shikoku will occur soon
and it will be... on an unprecedented scale

No worries, just leave it to Tama!!
I'll do my best as well
I'll have them witness the power of a hero...
I'm sure we'll be fine if we work together
You're right
*Ah*
There were also some good news
I heard it from Aki-san...
Aki-san?

She's the miko who told Tama where Anzu was
on the day we awakened to our hero powers
I wouldn't be here right now
if it wasn't for Masuzu-san
How's she doing?
She's been worrying about you two
whether you're doing your job properly
Geez, I'm giving it my all here
*pout* *pout*
Now, now
So, what about the good news?
Ah, you know...

[Completely on the same wavelength, the two share all the stories that have piled up]
[Chapter 8 - Budding]

There are signs of survivors outside Shikoku...
We don't know for sure yet, so
the Taisha wants to launch an investigation when time allows
I see, we can't let Shikoku be destroyed
just to look for survivors that may not even exist

It seems like you found your answer
Yeah
It took me some time
but I truly managed to realize my own weakness
It's all because you believed in me
and watched over me, Hinata
It was for my dear childhood friend, after all

Thank you
I won't fight by myself anymore
I will do what I have to as our leader
so that we can unite our powers and fight to the bitter end
Once more, I'll face each hero--

As I thought, the problem is the moment when the enemy splits up and picks us off
You're right
We have to avoid spreading our forces too thin like we did last time
But there's nothing we can do about the fact
that the enemy has a clear numerical superiority...
*Mhmmm*
[When it comes to knowledge and quick-wittedness]
[she's number one among us heroes]
[If they came this way, then...]
[I'm glad I asked her about the strategy]
Anzu

Thank you
What's this all of a sudden?
If it's about discussing the strategy, I'm always...
No... I don't mean just this time
When I was feeling down before
you called out to me, didn't you?
At that time, I didn't know what I was supposed believe in anymore...
Being unable to find the answer made me feel helpless
I'm really glad that you talked to me
Wakaba-san...

You're actually pretty spoiled, aren't you?
*giggle*
Now I can see why Hinata-san loves to pamper you so much
...please stop teasing me
--That's it
If the heroes are gathered around Wakaba-san at the center
we might be able to pull off a completely different fighting style
What do you mean...?

A battle formation
There are many examples of battles that were won through the use of formations in military history
Though they're only seeing use in sports these days...
*Uh-huh*
I think I had a book about that somewhere
I'll go look for it
Thanks in advance
I'll see you then~
Yeah
I'm counting on you
*Ichikame*

Let's dig in!!
So good!!
Yup, "chick" meat is definitely the way to go for honetsukidori!

"Hen" meat doesn't even come close
*twitch*
I can't allow you to claim such a thing
Firm meat and a complex taste that oozes out as you chew
The true deliciousness of honetsukidori
lies in the meat of mature chickens, "hen"!!
Plump, tender and easy to eat
The one that you can bite right off-
"chick" meat of spring chickens is the best!!
*chomp*

Stop!
All chicken is yummy
so stop fighting!
...we're sorry

[Bye bye]
That girl is totally right
"Chick" and "hen" each have their good points
both of them are delicious
[That's right]
It's amazing that there are so many different types
Different types, huh...
Try some of this "chick" meat!!
Tama has ta make ya realize its greatness
Then, how about some "hen" meat...
[Tamako's energetic personality]
[and my rigid disposition]
[both of them have good points]

[In this way, one's comrades (heroes) are just the same]
*Ichikame*
So good!

There he is!!
...and here I was wondering why you'd come to my room all of a sudden
To think that you'd want to play a game...
[Let's go hunting!!]
[Huh!?]
I started playing to kill time, but it turned out to be so exciting that I got really into it
*grumble*
I've only ever played this solo, but...

But I never managed to beat this guy by myself
And that's why... you asked me for help, huh?

Since you're playing this game as well
I thought we could work together to defeat him, Chikage
...work together...
...you've really changed, haven't you...
Huh? Did you say something?
...no...
It's nothing

I'll show you
the power that I... that "C-Shadow" possesses!!
We did it!!
You're really good, Chikage!!
Of course I am

...supporting me and going for focused attacks where it counts
It seems like you have a talent for games
Hearing that from you honestly makes me glad, Chikage
So...
What are these?
I picked out twenty games that are good for beginners
What!?
You have to nurture that talent
I- I see
I'll check them out

*___ Hospital*
*Takashima Yuuna*

How am I supposed to talk to her
after she got hurt so badly because of me...
No, I've made up my mind
What I have to do as the leader
is to "face them" all one more time
If we try to understand each other
and get to know our different views and personalities to make full use of our strengths
then we can surely survive that all-out attack

Wakaba-chan
You're already better?
Yeah
They said I can leave
I'm all out of practice, so I've gotta do some extra training when I'm back
*whoosh* *whoosh*
Just don't overdo it
...Yuuna

...is there anything you'd like to do?
Huh?
Uh... well...
I mean... you know, to celebrate your discharge
As long as it's something I can do, anything is fine
Hmmm~
In that case...
*smile*

Why ear cleaning...!!
I heard from Hinata-chan
that "Wakaba-chan's weakness is ear cleaning"
*Ho ho ho ho*
Why did you have to tell her!!
But this might be just fine
I can use ear cleaning as a topic to strike up a conversation with Yuuna
*shine*

And talk about all kinds of stuff with her...
*touch*
*bliss*
This is...!!
It's on Hinata's level
No... going by technique alone
this might actually be...!!

It feels too good
I can't think of anything anymore
[Pure bliss that robs you of any clear thought]
...you're so good... Yuuna...
I know, right~?






Ch 9:
Our enemies are without any doubt "countless"
[The vertex swarm approaches!]
But it's still possible that humans have survived outside of Shikoku
and to preserve that hope
we will not be defeated
We will protect Shikoku without fail!!
Fight-!!

-on!!
[The hearts of the five become one!!]
[Chapter 9 - Flowers of War]

[Agony]
[Wrath]
[Hatred]
[The regrets of the people they (the Vertex) have slaughtered]
[This is what fuels my rage]
[This is the past that cannot be erased-]

Wakaba-chaaan!!
Caaaalm dooown!!
I know you can do it, leader!!
...Yuuna
[That's right... as the leader, I have decided]

[to protect the people that live here]
*fizzle*
Just leave it to me
Everyone,
let's set the plan in motion!!
[The strategy that Anzu devised for today involves using a battle formation where every hero is assigned a role]
[One person each would defend the front, east and the west sides of Marugame castle]
[Anzu and the remaining hero remain on standby at the rear]

[The three in the vanguard]
[are to bring down the attacking enemies]
Thanks, An-chan
You can rely on me
[while Anzu covers their backs]
Tamacchi-senpai!!
There's one group coming in from below!!
Got it!!
Yuuna-san, please fall back a little!!
Roger!

[And in preparation for a drawn-out battle]
[those who show signs of fatigue]
Wakaba-san, please switch out
I can still-
Nevermind... I got it.

If you had refused to switch out...
I'd have slapped some sense into you there...
When it's time to shine, you shine. When it's time to back down, you back down
It's just like playing co-op in games, right?
*heh* *heh*
I'll leave the rest to you
...I'll massacre them...

Fighting together with your friends
can be this reassuring, huh

Wakaba-san
Please switch out with Tamacchi-senpai
Finally!!
Tamako!!
I'll take over
Let Anzu focus on supporting Yuuna
I'll secure this place
Yuuna's at a disadvantage against clusters of them
It's just natural

Just leave it to me and take some rest
Yeah, I will... looks like it's a bit too much for me
Wakaba
It was great to know that you're on standby right behind me, Wakaba
Because you guys are there, Tama can rest easy
Even if Tama goes down, it's no problem
I feel the same

[Fighting together with my friends made me realize]
[that strength isn't just your power in battle]
[To give your friends a feeling of security]
[That, too, is strength]
But you've got one thing wrong, Tamako

There's no way you'd ever go down
I won't allow that to happen!!
The enemy has pulled back?
No... I feel like it's finally showing its true power
Wakaba-san!!

Please be careful, it's an evolved form!!
It's no problem

Wakaba-san!!

It's still alive!!
Did it... multiply!?
We have to destroy its whole body in one attack...!!
Just leave it to Tama!!

Behold!! The power of "Wanyuudou"!!
You launched it from all the way back there, huh?
But still

Its power is immense
Can you handle the trump card backlash on your body?
No sweat
[Haah, haah]
More importantly, look ahead
I thought it would just burn the enemy to a crisp
but it doesn't seem like it was enough
Aah
You're right

It's even larger than before

Wakaba-chan
I can't do anything against that huge thing!!
It's big for sure... however
If it was so hastily assembled
it has to have a weak seam somewhere
Somewhere...
Some parts of its body are still fragile!!
We might defeat it if we attack those!!
But... how do we get there... when there are so many enemies?
It's fine, guys
Tama... knows how ta make it

Yeah, we can get close like this
Right?
But... there's another problem...
How do we... get those enemies out of the way to reach the weak spots...
Do not worry

I'll protect everyone!!
[For the people that live in this land]
[For my friends]
[The power I seek is "speed"]
[As if I was flying through the skies]
[From enemy to enemy]
[Fast]
[Even faster]
[Just like the leap known as Hassou-tobi]

[The heaven-soaring warrior]
[Minamoto no Yoshitsune]
Now!!

...everyone...
we did it...

I'm at my limit...
Wakaba-chaaaaan!!

Wakaba-chan
Everyone...
On that day three years ago, I alone survived
without protecting any of "you people"
Therefore, not only those things (Vertex) should get what they deserve
but I too...

But you got it already
You see, because you fought for us, Wakaba-chan
our families can keep on living here
[To keep risking my life protecting the people of this land]
[that is my reward]
[If that's the case]
I vow

That I will forever...
forever protect the people that live here
A reward for everything... that is the Nogi way of life

Are you all right?
Ah...
I kind of... had a dream
Somewhat gentle, but also harsh... ...it was such a dream
...I see
What about the enemies?
They managed to clean them up safely
Thanks to Wakaba-chan and the others,
everyone was protected
On your (the heroes') side as well, there were no...
Heeeey!!

That's right...
we won, didn't we
[Cherry blossoms in the blue sky, and friends that survived without losing anything-]