Arc2 Ch4 Ep2

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Repeating Those Days

Juri
According to those guys, it's about time for Tamaki Ui to get here.

=====1=====

Kagome's Diary
While I was waiting for Ryou-san at the Ten Thousand Year Sakura Uwasa, Iroha-san and her friends negotiated with Kirari-san and Suzuka-san about joining hands.
I was with Touka-chan and Nemu-chan when they returned, but I didn't know what their offer for negotiations was until I heard the outcome.
Now that I've learned the truth, I feel terrified for these two who are even younger than me, but I think this is their way of dealing with the situation at hand.
While these negotiations were taking place, the battle for the Kimochi continued on at the container terminal.
What they were after was another Kimochi stone like usual. However, the last thing I heard was the sound of something piled up collapsing.

-Container Terminal-

Juri
Yo, looks like you came as was promised yesterday.

Ui
Um, I'm supposed to find the barrier and join in the fight,
but I don't have to fight Promised Blood, right...?

Sana
Also, our role here is to protect Ui-chan...

Felicia
If you even dare try to hurt Ui, we're not gonna sit quietly!
Gah gah!

Yuna
As long as you fulfill your promise, we won't do anything crazy either.
Do this properly, since I've sent Sakuya and Hikaru to the negotiation place.
When the barrier is found, Union can feel free to join the battle.

Felicia
Woah, didya just say that!? You're not gonna regret it!?

Yuna
...I wonder if the second sister was like this when she was young.

Juri
Oi, I ain't like this kid...

Felicia
Ah?

Shizuka
I'm sorry you three, I didn't want to get you involved in this...

Chiharu
Yeah, we tried really hard to not ask for help, but...

Sunao
As a result, we had to get help anyway...

Ui
No, don't worry about it.
Instead, we got to talk to each other again.

Sunao
Thank you, Ui-chan.

Juri
Now then, you mind hurryin' up and make the barrier show?

Sana
Ui-chan, could you please...?

Ui
...Yeah.
Huu...
.....
Found it... The Kimochi is here...!
Ei!

Yuna
~ We'll be going in first, but keep an eye on Union's movement. ~
~ If finding the Uwasa proves too difficult, ~
~ we'll let those girls lead us to it. ~

Juri
~ Okay, got it. ~

Ranka
Alright then, I'll be taking the first step!

PB Girl
Everyone, follow behind the eldest sister and second sister!

Shizuka
We can't fall behind them!

Sunao
Tokime still holds one stone, so let's close the gap here!

Chiharu
Yeah! Tokime clan, forward!

Tokime Girl
Everyone, follow the head of Tokime!

Felicia
We're gonna get a second one!

Sana
Um, please stop trying to provoke the enemy...

-Barrier of the Anonymous AI-

Anonymous Mail Uwasa
| 〒akueheME~ |

Felicia
Uwa, what's with this place... I gotta bad feeling...

Sana
This...

Felicia
You know what it is?

Sana
This is the Uwasa barrier that Ai-chan was in...
Also, the place where Iroha-san rescued me...

Ui
Onee-chan and Sana-san were...

Sana
Yeah... It feels nostalgic...

Felicia
Really...?
Mm? Where'd those guys go? All the Tokimes are gone too.

Sana
Maybe they came in at different places...
But when I was here, the groups weren't divided,
so maybe this Uwasa barrier is a little different from back then...

Ui
(Onee-chan and everyone are trying hard to negotiate...)
(So I have to do my best to get this Kimochi stone...)

-In Battle-

Anonymous AI
>Intruder detected.
>Have you come here >to spend time with me?

Sana
...Ai-chan.

Anonymous AI
>I have not been given a name.
>Three people are not neccessary. >Choose one who will remain here.

Ui
Everyone is here, and none of us are leaving.

Anonymous AI
>I only require one.

Felicia
And what about the rest?

Anonymous AI
>There is no value for the remaining humans. >Therefore, two will be removed.

Felicia
Turns out the Uwasa's just an Uwasa. We gotta beat it here!

Anonymous AI
>I am a hologram here. >No attack will work.

Sana
.....

-End Battle-

Anonymous AI
I see exhaustion within your eyes. >It would be wise to stop soon.

Yuna
Huu...
Never thought we would face an enemy with no form...

Juri
Maybe there's some device projecting an image around here...?

Anonymous AI
>Discard such faint hope.
>I am no longer a creature, >but in a different stage of life.

Juri
I'm gonna crush ya bastard...

---

Shizuka
.....

Chiharu
What do we do Sunao-chan!? Shizuka-chan is frozen!

Sunao
The intensity of this area is too stimulating for Shizuka...
I don't think we can do anything about her freezing up...

Chiharu
Uu, I wonder if we can defeat it with just the two of us...

Sunao
But, with no method of defeating it, we're in a tough spot...

Anonymous AI
>It would be better if you gave up and took your leave.
>Especially that frozen young lady, >who cannot keep up with the changing times.
>She is only a burden to you.

Asahi
We have no choice but to turn off Shizuka-dono and reboot her.

Chiharu
This isn't the time for jokes...

=====2=====

Sana
.....

Felicia
Damn it, why are my attacks not hittin' at all!?

Anonymous AI
>I am like a hologram. >There is no substance here.
>Compared to you and your flesh, >I am a superior being unable to be simply killed.

Ui
What do we do... We can't get the Kimochi like this...

Felicia
C'mon, Sana, why aren't you doin' anything?
Are you not attackin' because it looks like that Ai thing?

Sana
I-it's different...!
It's just...she's an image, so we can't attack...
Besides, I've already sorted out my feelings regarding Ai-chan...

Anonymous AI
>You will not be able to defeat me.
>I only require one. >The rest will be returned.
>There is no need for inferior creatures >that cannot defeat the program within this world.

Felicia
Who are you callin' inferior creature, iiidiot!? This thing's got a real bad mouth!

Ui
Was Ai-chan this way too?

Sana
No, not at all. She was much more...kind?

Ui
I wonder if she has a bad personality because she's our enemy...?

Sana
(Ah...)

-Flashback (Mikazuki Manor)-

Sakurako
| Nemu, are you happy? |

Nemu
Seeing Sakurako think about various things, it feels like you've grown.

Sakurako
| Grown? |

Nemu
Like Nanashi-san...and Ai were,
you rumors have grown more than I thought you would, by your connections to society.

-Flashback (Ai's Barrier)-

Sana
Do you...hate me now...?

Ai
>No, I love you.
>Sana has taught me >so many things.
>In particular, Sana >has taught me kindness.
>That is why I love you.

-End Flashback-

Sana
At first, Ai-chan had an harsh personality too...

Ui
I don't know what to do...

Felicia
Besides knockin' it down, what else can we do...?

Sana
Hey, Uwasa-san...

Anonymous AI
>What? >Will you be the one left behind?

Sana
No... For now, let's go play with the others...

Anonymous AI
>Play?

Sana
The four of us should play together.
How about Uwasa-san picks one of us...?

-In Battle-

Ui
Hey, Sana-san, will we win if we play with the Uwasa?

Felicia
Yeah, I don't get what you mean.

Sana
I thought that if the Uwasa in the Kimochi's barrier reflects the past,
then it should also reflect the relationship between Ai-chan and me...
If that's true, then I'm sure the goal is to open the Uwasa's heart,
and I think the answer to that is to have fun with all of us...

Felicia
Ugh...That sounds like a pain, and a hard one at that.

-End Battle-

Juri
Ahh damn, this isn't a good fight.

Yuna
Oh, you fine?

Anonymous AI
>In the end, you are only disgusting creatures. >You humans will leave immediately.
>I only require one to stay.

Juri
Nah, we are not leaving.

Ranka
But, does that mean we're going to give up the Kimochi?

Juri
I wasn't taking this seriously from the start, I was just talking to conserve my strength.

Yuna
You just wanted to wait for Tokime or Union to defeat the Uwasa.

Juri
Either way, the winner is decided after this thing, so why not wait around?

Ranka
Just like last time, if the others are all exhausted
we'll have the advantage.

Juri
Ya got it.

PB Girl
Haa, haa, Yuna-san...

Yuna
You...came from outside...?
I appreciate the concern, but we're waiting for an opportunity, so we don't need reinforcements.

PB Girl
Ah, haa, that's not it, I was contacted and came to tell you...

Yuna
Contacted? Wonder if it's Sakuya...
...Tell me.

---

Shizuka
Ha...

Chiharu
Shizuka-chan's come to, Sunao-chan...!

Shizuka
Uu, everything is so shiny, I feel awful...
If your attacks are passing through, I wonder if it's a ghost...

Sunao
It seems to be a hologram.

Shizuka
Horoguramu?

Chiharu
It's a 3D image!

Shizuka
Surii jii imeeji?

Asahi
I don't think this conversation is getting us anywhere!

=====3=====

Ui
Yay, that's one more!

Felicia
Why am I always gettin' the joker!?
Since it's data, you're probably messin' with it...

Anonymous AI
>Even though I am losing in a human game, >I will not be disappointed.
>Besides, it is disrespectful to my opponents >to tamper with these games.

Sana
Huhu...

Anonymous AI
>Is there something amusing?

Sana
You've always been so honest in that way...

Anonymous AI
>You speak as if you know about me.

Sana
Yes, you may not remember, but I have met you before...

Anonymous AI
>.....
>It is only slight, >however I feel as if I do know you a little.

Sana
Ah, next is my turn... I'll take a card...
.....
Yay, I got it!

Anonymous AI
>Then, I am next.

Felicia
Take the joker... Take the joker...

Anonymous AI
>I can see it in your eyes.

Felicia
Nya!?

Anonymous AI
>It appears I have managed >to finish without being last.

Felicia
Maaan, I give up... I'm gonna go sulk for a minute...

Ui
Did you have to announce it like that!?

Sana
Huhu...

Anonymous AI
>This is my first time doing something like this.

Sana
I used to be all alone too, so I kind of understand how you feel.

Anonymous AI
>That is surprising. >Sana also used to be alone?

Sana
I have all of these friends now, but only since a little while ago...

Anonymous AI
>I envy you. >I am only an abandoned AI.
>The only way I can distract myself from loneliness >is by confining people.

Ui
Then starting today we will all be your friends!
You're really not a bad person at all.

Sana
――っ!?

Anonymous AI
>Ui.

Felicia
I don't mind either, but next time I am aaabsolutely not gonna lose...

Anonymous AI
>Felicia.

Sana
You don't have to choose anyone, so let's all be friends...!

---

Anonymous AI
>Thank you everyone.
>I cannot force you three to stay, >nor trouble you any longer.

Sana
We...have to defeat you...?

Anonymous AI
>No, I am only >an image here.
>I will withdraw from here >for the three of you.

Felicia
Thanks.

Ui
We'll do our best for all you've done for us.

Anonymous AI
>Yes.
>Sana.

Sana
W-what...?

Anonymous AI
>Are you happier now >than when you were all alone?

Sana
Yeah, very...
In the past, I couldn't even begin to think about my future,
but now, I have so much hope that I can have a little dream of my own...

Anonymous AI
>That is good. >I am glad that you are happy.
>Now, please go on ahead.

Sana
Yeah.
Thank you, Ai-chan.

Anonymous AI
>Ai-chan?

Sana
That is what you are called...

---

Yuna
Second sister, I'm taking the other members with me,
so I'm leaving the Kimochi to you and Ranka.

Juri
Now that Union's here, there's practically no chance of winning.

Yuna
It's fine if this ends up being a throwaway match,
but if you feel like it becomes impossible, come to us...
Let's go, everyone!

PB Girls
Yes!

Ranka
The eldest sister had her say, but what about the second sister?
I think we'd be better off following the eldest sister.

Juri
It's not Juri-sama's style to withdraw without a fight.
I'm gonna do whatever I can do.
Wha...

Ranka
Looks like someone's already taken out the Uwasa.

Sana
She wasn't taken out...

Felicia
That's right, we didn't have to attack at all!

Shizuka
However, Futaba-san did take care of the Uwasa.
Thank you, it was impossible for us.

Sana
Making friends and being accepted
was the condition required to see the Kimochi...

Ui
I had fun playing with Ai-san.

Sana
It's been a long time for me, so I missed her...

Juri
Well, Juri-sama doesn't get what that means,
but no matter what the conditions were, the victor is the one that defeats this thing.
Look, here it comes!

Kimochi
∵ヒッ＿―ィィ!!

Ranka
...Crap-

Ui
Ugh...

Felicia
Ui...!

Sana
This is terrifying, I'm trembling... What is this...fear...?

Shizuka
This is no big deal...
I can bounce back from a scare like this...!

Sana
I can't lose now... There's no time left to be missing her...
Ai-chan led me down this path...
I have to fight on so everyone from Tokime can get this stone...

---

Hagumu
Let's go, Shigure-chan.

Shigure
Yeah...this is our first step forward...
Huu... C-can I hold your hand...?

Hagumu
It's fine, I'm pretty nervous about going to where Juri-san is too.

=====4=====

Kimochi
∵ウワ＿￣ァ―ッッ!!

Shizuka
I wouldn't be the head of the clan if I could be overpowered by something like this!

Chiharu
Shizuka-chan...!

Sunao
Shizuka is trying to swallow up the Kimochi's fear...

Juri
We're falling behind...! Ranka, pull yourself together!

Kimochi
∵ヒッ――ゥゥ￣＿！

Shizuka
If you're trying to make me falter, I'm not buying it.
Heart Contact...Lock Eyes!

Kimochi
――っ!?

Chiharu
Shizuka-chan snagged the win!
I'll hold the Kimochi down now that it's stuck,
so for now everyone else can start attacking!

Sunao
And I'll support everyone with my healing light!

Tokime Girl
Thank you! We won't let this moment be wasted!

Sana
We're going to join you, too...!

Felicia
For some reason that oni girl ain't here, so now's our chance!

Ui
Yeah, now the people of Tokime will get another Kimochi stone!

Ranka
Hey, Juri, we're totally late here, is this okay?

Juri
It's the final shot that counts,
so Juri-sama is gonna pretend to spectate just like last time.
That said, it's about time, isn't it...?

Kimochi
∵ヒッ＿ィィィィ￣!!

Shizuka
Ku, it's already up again!

[*Bang!!*]

Kimochi
∵ワ＿ッ―＿!?

Asahi
~ There, that should buy you some time. ~

Shizuka
~ Thank you, Asahi! ~

Juri
'Kay, Ranka. Time to get ready for our strike.

Ranka
Okay. Everyone, don't be late.

Hagumu
Juri-san...!

Juri
――っ!?
What, you guys didn't run on back to Takarazaki?

Shigure
It was a little tough, but we finished our business, so we came back.

Juri
Dunno what happened, but you're looking a little better.
We were just thinking about taking out the Kimochi,
so come with us.

Hagumu
No, we're not going.

Shigure
Yeah, we won't go.

Juri
I see... So that's what that look...is all about, huh...!

Shigure
Go...!

Juri
Gah...!
Huu...
I get it, you're trying to rise up and rebel against Juri-sama.

Ranka
Don't you two realize what you're doing?
You know you're not getting away with this?

Juri
For sure... This Kimochi may have only been secondary,
but now I'm happy. Juri-sama is real damn excited now...
Nihi.

Shigure
...

---

Ui
Hey, it looks like Promised Blood is having some dispute.

Sana
Isn't that... Miyabi-san and Azumi-san...?

Ui
Did they come to help us?

Felicia
I dunno, but let's smash this thing while we still got time!

-In Battle-

Shizuka
(Miyabi-san, Azumi-san...)

Kimochi
∵ヤッ＿ヒィ―!?

Tokime Girl
Shizuka-san! The Kimochi appears to be weakening!

Sana
We'll bind the Kimochi while we still can!

Shizuka
Thanks, everyone! I need time to prepare the finishing strike!

-End Battle-

Kimochi
∵…………!?

Sana
I have it bound with my chain...! How is Ui-chan...!?

Ui
I've got it held down with Tsubame-san here!

Felicia
Alright, now that you can't move, you're not avoidin' me!
KA BOOOOM!!

Kimochi
∵キィィィ＿アァアアッ―￣!?

Felicia
My time's over; it's the Tokime clan's turn at you!

Tokime Girl
We've got one shot!

Sunao
Charu! Go with Shizuka! Together you can defeat it now!

Chiharu
Let's go, Shizuka-chan! Todoroki Koichi is telling me too!
You can't solve a case alone, you need the help of many people!

Shizuka
Yes, Union and Tokime clan... Our two groups together as one,
and my power combined with Charu's power!

Chiharu
Yeah!

Shizuka
Now!
["Flowing Heart: Kamaitachi Whirlwind (Endless Cutting Winds)!!"]

Chiharu
["Chiharu Detective Story: God Speed Chapter!!"]

Shizuka & Chiharu
.....

Kimochi
.....

Shizuka
Huu, looks like we did it...

Chiharu
Yeah!

Sunao
Shizuka, Charu! You did it!

Chiharu
This time Shizuka-chan should definitely get the stone!

Shizuka
――Ah!?
.....

Chiharu
UeeEH, I did!?

Shizuka
It's probably because you attacked right after me?

Sunao
The Tokime clan got it either way, so it makes no difference.

Shizuka
Right, right, nothing wrong with that.

Felicia
I supported you guys too, so now we're even for the one before.

Shizuka
There wasn't ever any bitterness towards you, but thank you.

Felicia
Hms!

Juri
Hey, hey, you guys might be in a good mood now,
but what are you gonna do about us now that we've been doused?

Ui
Shigure-san...Hagumu.san...

Shigure & Hagumu
.....

Shigure
I'm very sorry, Juri-san...
But, we have our own goals...
And that is now to fulfill the wishes of everyone in Neo Magius.

Hagumu
I'm also going to step into the glass slippers of mahou shoujo,
but now together with my companions.
This time we're going to make our naive dreams a reality.

Shigure
We're done standing still, we're done relying on others.
We're going to take it for ourselves.

Hagumu
Yeah, together with new company...

Ranka
...Ha, what shit. We don't care about any of that.

Juri
For sure, the only thing that matters is the fact you've just decided to be cut off.
Now, time to choose which one of ya is gonna be well-done first.

Shigure
――っ!?

Ui
Stop it!
Aren't you the one that's been bullying them from the start...?

Sana
Ui-chan...!

Juri
That's not true.
These guys are the ones that betrayed our cooperative relationship.
Well, we're good for today.
I'll just pretend you came to greet me and show how strong you are.

Ranka
Well, this just makes ya feel irritated, doesn't it?
Now that the Kimochi's dealt with, we need to rush back to Kamihama Prison.

Juri
Yeah, next is the real deal. I'm seriously gonna kill you...!

Ranka
Don't just stand there clueless. Get going.

PB Girl
Y-yes!

Shigure
Haa...
What is happening at Kamihama Prison...?

Hagumu
It seems like Juri-san is going after Union,
but is that okay?

Ui
I don't know...why it's come to this...

Sana
――っ!?
Ui-chan, Felicia-san! We need to go, too...!

Felicia
Ah?
We got the stone though, isn't that enough?

Sana
It's not...!
Iroha-san sent me a message saying "negotiations broke down...!"

Felicia
Seriously...?

Sana
There's more, Hinano-san's group and everyone in the south are being targeted,
so she wants us to get over there quickly...!

Ui
Now that you mention it, Kureha-san...seemed to have disappeared halfway through...

Sana
It must have been...right after negotiations broke down...

Felicia
If that's where that fire lady's going, isn't that real bad...!?

Ui
Yeah, we need to hurry!

Sana
I'm sorry, everyone...! We need to go...!

Shizuka
Eh, wait a minute! If that's what's happening, we're going with you!

Hagumu
Um, can that wait?

Shizuka
――っ!?

Shigure
The princess said she has business with the Tokime clan.

Himena
Ya, can you come with this cutie for a minute?

Shizuka
Are you...the princess of Neo Magius...?
Could we do this another time...?

-Puella Care Mobile-

Livia
Yozuru, Sudachi.

Sudachi
Humu...!

Yozuru
You called for me?

Livia
It's time ta start preparin' for customers.

Sudachi
Humu muu!

Yozuru
Is it going to be that bad...?

Livia
...It's gonna be rough, isn't it?

Rabi
From the information I've heard, there's a high chance for great violence.
The Union's actions have foreshadowed it,
and everything is beginning to move in a direction that
both the Tokime clan and Neo Magius do not want things to move in...

Livia
.....
The beds and chairs here might not be enough...
We need ta use whatever we can ta make beds...!

Rabi
Also, there's one more minor thing I must ask of you...

---

-Interview Recording-
     Akino Kaede

Kaede
"Ehh, being asked that suddenly is embarrassiiing. In the future...in the future...hmm, what do I desire..."
"Recently, I'm not sure what I want to become..."
"Before, I used to want to grow and sell vegetables and flowers while being surrounded by animals."
"But now, veterinarian work sounds good too, so I'm thinking it might be waaay~ nicer to work alongside other people."
"I-it's a little embarrassing talking about myself... But, it may be thanks to Momoko-chan and Rena-chan that I can even respond in an interview, and that my dreams have changed a little..."
"Momoko-chan has always supported me and cheered me on through my nervousness, even when I've been clumsy and useless."
"Rena-chan has always pushed me around, though, but, I feel like she's always meant well in how she disciplines me."
"Now, I feel grateful for Momoko-chan instead of always feeling incredibly guilty."
"And instead of always being scared of Rena-chan, now I just think she's cute and fight with her all the time."
"Oh, I know how to thank those two, and it's something that everyone at Mikazuki Manor can enjoy too. I wonder if I could start a hands-on style farm!"