#dialogue transcripts

Saturday 12:00 Strong Breaker

Shinsekai Tsuutenkaku

Someone suddenly calls to you from behind…

Yamato: Well, well, Hibiki. What are you doing here?

Hibiki Kuze: - Ahhh! - It's been a while… - Let's end this…!

Aaah! Yamato: Do you take me for a monster? It's rather rude, reacting to my presence in that manner.

It's been a while… Yamato: The last time we spoke was when I invited you to stand at my side.

Let's end this…! Yamato: Hahaha…! Ever the joker. Don't be so hasty…

Yamato: I heard you put down the Nagoya faction… Very well done, Hibiki. Kuriki hadn't a chance… Anyone who challenges you is a fool, save me of course.

Hibiki Kuze: - Don't make fun of him. - He fought well, but was no match for me.

Don't make fun of him. Yamato: Hahaha…! Forgive me. Could it have been my personality that drove you away?

He fought well, but was no match for me. Yamato: Hahaha! What a sharp tongue you've developed. Then again, you're more capable than he.

Yamato: I'll ask once more: Won't you come with me and help me realize my meritorious world?

Hibiki Kuze: - Sorry, but… No. - I'll pass.

Yamato: How unfortunate. Then let us put an end to this… I will be waiting at the Tsuutenkaku.

Daichi: Hibiki! *pant, pant*

Hibiki Kuze: - What up, Daich? - Hey, Daichi.

What up, Daich? Daichi: Don't "What up, Daich?" me! Wasn't that Yamato!?

Hey, Daichi. Daichi: Hey, man--Wait, no! Wasn't that Yamato!

Daichi: What's with the friendly chat just now!? What if you'd gotten yourself killed!? What did he want, anyway? I mean, what did you say to him?

Hibiki Kuze: - We're finally ending this. - He's waiting up ahead.

Daichi: Ngh… He sure is confident. Although, this may be our chance.

Hibiki Kuze: - What do you mean? - Definitely.

What do you mean? Daichi: Think, dummy! This is way better than having him ambush us!

Definitely. Daichi: This is much better than waiting for him to ambush us!

Daichi: Going up against Yamato… Man, I'm getting chills, but… we can do this!

Yamato: There you are, Hibiki… I was staring to wonder if you'd fled.

Hinako: You stupid jerk! He's not like that!

Yamato: Silence, fool! How dare you speak of him. You're Hibiki's cancer. You're the ones who corrupted him! This ends here. I will turn you all to ashes and dust to see that he comes to his senses!

Hibiki Kuze: - Stop this madness! - This is worse than I anticipated…

Stop this madness! Daichi: H-He's right, Yamato! I'm begging you, stop this right now!

This is worse than I anticipated… Daichi: What are you so calm for man!? Yamato, don't do this!

Io: Yeah! If you can leave your merit system behind, we can work together.

Yamato: Silence, pawns! You ignorant masses are all the same… You cling to people of worth and drag them down to your level, wasting their talents!

Jungo: That's not true! We're friends…! We're not dragging down anyone. You're wrong.

Yamato: I'm wrong? Speaking to those without a clear vision is a waste of time.

Io: Yamato… will never understand.

Yamato: I'll not waste my breath on you! Merely send you into death, myself!

Mid-battle, first turn: Yamato: Mwahaha…hahaha…hhahaha…! Hibiki, why do you think I chose this place for our battleground!? The Tsuutenkaku was built to harness the power of the Dragon Stream as a barrier! Hence, all the power to activate the Dragon Stream is already inside! If those same functions are used on a human, it will strengthen their inner power tremendously!

Yamato: I'm not finished yet! I still have some power remaining… Let's see if you can keep up!

Yamato will now act more frequently in battle…

Yamato: Hahaha! I've still got more tricks up my sleeve! I am far superior to you pawns!

Yamato will now act even more frequently in battle…

Engaging Yamato with Hibiki: Yamato: It's unfortunate, Hibiki… If you'd allied yourself with me, I could have easily reached my goals… But that doesn't matter anymore… I will have my new world. I shall stand as the lone victor!

Post-battle:

Yamato: Ngh… Impossible…! I've been defeated!?

Yamato leaves the area…

Daichi: Holy crap, I nearly had a heart attack! How'd Yamato get so strong…?

Hinako: Seriously! I never thought he'd be that tough. No wonder he was the Chief of JP's.

Hibiki Kuze: - We won, though. - I'm glad that's over.

Hinako: I'm with you on that one. But hey, at least we defeated Osaka and Nagoya!

Io: Mmhm. I'm glad the infighting is finally over.

Daichi: Now all that's left is Benetnasch. Ugh… I'm not looking forward to that fight.

Hibiki Kuze: - We have to stop that attack. - We need a countermeasure.

Jungo: We gotta think of something. We have to stop its attack…

Hinako: *sigh* What're we gonna do? We still haven't decided what to do with this world.

Daichi: Hm… Well, we have some time. Let's table that for now.

Hinako: Welp, no good sitting around here. C'mon, let's go!

From: Yamato Subject: Declaration

Your decision surprises me. I did not truly think you would oppose me. Perhaps you have simply let your emotions get the better of you?

Sunday 12:00 Strong Breaker

Shinsekai Terminal

You arrive at the terminal with Daichi and the others…

Daichi: We're here… I-Is this really the place?

Hibiki Kuze: - Definitely. - Maybe not.

Definitely. Daichi: R-Right. I can't think of anywhere else. Man, it's like I've got a fleet of butterflies in my stomach!

Maybe not. Daichi: C-C'mon, don't say stuff like that! There's no other place we could think of…

Al Saiduq: We should have no problem here. Shining One, you brought the dragon, yes? Perfect. Now use the Dragon Stream to strengthen this terminal.

Hibiki Kuze: - And I do that by…? - I don't know how.

And I do that by…? Al Saiduq: I… don't know either.

I don't know how. Al Saiduq: Hm… I had not anticipated this possibility.

Io: Oh… that's a good question. How exactly are we supposed to enhance the terminal?

Al Saiduq: Hm… At the Metropolitan Building, it became small because the Shining One wished it so. Why not focus your will in the same manner now?

Daichi: What? That's just ridiculous.

Hibiki Kuze: - That's it! - Let's give it a try.

Daichi: You're going ahead with this? Well… I guess it can't hurt to try.

Al Saiduq: Now, Shining One… test the power of the Dragon Stream.

Hibiki Kuze: - Alright. - Shrinky-shrinky!

Shrinky-shrinky! Al Saiduq: I believe it is already small enough… Must I re-adjust my perspective? Oh, I see, this is a joke, yes? Haha! How interesting.

Daichi: Huh…? Whooooaaa!

Io: Oh my… The entire room's changed!

Al Saiduq: Amazing. What powers of potential.

Jungo: Is someone there?

Yamato: …Well done. I knew you'd accomplish this.

Hibiki Kuze: - Thanks! - What're you doing here?

Thanks! Yamato: Yes, I had high expectations for you. Unfortunately, you chose to side with that man.

What're you doing here? Yamato: I had high expectations of you. I did not expect you to side with him.

Yamato: The time for talk has passed. You must all die here, and I shall take control!

Daichi: Th-This is insane! Do you think we're just gonna let you do that!?

Hinako: Right! We worked so hard for this! You think we'll just hand it over!?

Al Saiduq: Yamato Hotsuin. It is a pity we must do battle, but I will keep my vow to the Shining One.

Hibiki Kuze: - Let's do this! - Careful, everybody!

Daichi: A-Argh! We'll show you what the trash civilians ca d--Argh! I bit my tongue! D-Dammit, ow… Okay, l--letsh go, guysh!

Mid-battle, first turn: Yamato: Pathetic… Did you think I would come here without making plans in advance?

Al Saiduq: What…!? What is the meaning of this, Yamato Hotsuin?

Yamato: Hahaha! You'll come to understand when you die!

Hinako: Yamato tricked us! You okay, Hibiki? It looks like the attack hits inside the light! Head to the sides of the room!

Mid-battle, defeating the first enemy blocking the exits: Yamato: Hmph! There's no point in maintaining the attack under these circumstances.

Mid-battle, Yamato attacking Hibiki: Yamato: It's still not too late. Join me…!

Hibiki Kuze: - No, Yamato. - You should join us.

No, Yamato. Yamato: Hahaha! Very well, Hibiki. Then perish!

You should join us. Yamato: Hahaha! You know I cannot. This dream is my utmost desire!

Defeating Yamato: Yamato: Ha… What power… To think that I would be defeated…

Post-battle: Yamato: Hahaha! You monster… You give me information, and now you wish to defeat me. You aren't human… What are you? Why're you aiding Hibiki!?

Al Saiduq: Yamato Hotsuin, no one can truly say what they are in this world. I… am following my heart. Just as you are.

Yamato: Preposterous! You're nothing like me. You're not even human! Benetnash is dead, and Polaris has not appeared. It's obvious what you are now! Hear me Hibiki! I'll tell you what that "man" really is!

Al Saiduq: …Don't, Yamato Hotsuin.

Yamato: Mark me! That creature's name is Alcor! He is the last of the Septentriones! He is nothing more than a monster sent by Polaris! He wants to bring the world to ruin! You are being deceived! If you believe in him, you doom all humanity to annihilation!

Daichi: What!? Th-This guy's a Septentrione? Seriously?

Io: Huh? Saiduq's… I-Is this true!?

Al Saiduq: ……

Hibiki Kuze: - Are you our enemy? - Is this true, Saiduq?

Are you our enemy? Al Saiduq: I am a Septentrione… One of those that has subjugated mankind. Yet, I have abandoned my task to grant you new potential. As a result, the world is slowly disappearing. It is an unchangeable truth. If you say that you wish to slay me… I leave the decision to you. Hibiki Kuze: - I wouldn't do that. - Help us create a new world. Al Saiduq: …!?

Is this true, Saiduq? Al Saiduq: I won't deny it… It is the truth.

Hibiki Kuze: - I'm fine with that. - No big deal.

Al Saiduq: …!?

Yamato: …What!?

Hibiki Kuze: - I believe in you. - You're still my friend.

Al Saiduq: I'm surprised… Though I might be your enemy, you still approve of me? You still grant me your trust?

Hibiki Kuze: - I do. - Is there a problem?

Yamato: Hahaha! Blind fools!

Daichi: What's going on!? I… I can't move!

Al Saiduq: You… You still had such power left…

Yamato: I won't let this continue! I'll never accept something like you!

Al Saiduq: Don't do this… Stop!

Al Saiduq attacks him.

Yamato: Gyah!

Al Saiduq: Yamato Hotsuin…

Jungo: Yamato? Yamato?

Daichi: Wh-What're you doing, Yamato!? Why would you go so far!?

Yamato: Fools… You could never understand what I'd risk to realize my ideals… You were striving to get me to compromise, but that would never work. I feared this day would come, ever since you came to JP's. That's when it all began to come apart… Ngh… It is… It is unfortunate that my ambitions will never come… to fruition!

Hibiki Kuze: - I wish we could get along. - What a shame.

Yamato: Ha! So naive… Hibiki. You've chosen a path: to create a new world with that monster. …Don't hesitate. Follow the path you desire without looking back on what's been sacrificed. But… Perhaps I could… accept your invitation… in the next life…

Yamato jumps to his death.

Makoto: N-No…! Why…!? Chief Hotsuin, you didn't have to…

Io: No… Yamato…! He was always kinda scary, but… to die like that…

Hinako: What an idiot! Why did he have to rush to his own death?

Jungo: Yamato… I wanted to get to know you better…

Daichi: That bastard! He has to go and die on his own…! After all you've said, it was still you who helped us survive this long, Yamato! How can you just leave us like this…? You moron!

Al Saiduq: ……

Hibiki Kuze: - There was nothing we could do… - What's the matter?

Al Saiduq: You did choose to follow my path… Are you alright with what happened here?

Hibiki Kuze: - Don't make me say it again. - Yes, I am…

Friday 06:30 Yamato & Io

Nagata-cho Tokyo Branch

You find Io speaking to Yamato…

Yamato: Yes, Nitta? What do you want?

Io: Er… I-I wanted to ask you something. Why did you, um…

Yamato: I've seen this for some time now. You are wise and open-minded, Nitta, but rather poor at relationships. It is a noticeable defect.

Io: S-Sorry, I'll try to keep that in mind.

Yamato: So long as you understand. Now, what do you want? Keep it brief, please.

Io: Wh-Why did you say those things when you know they could cause a split?

Yamato: Hahaha! A split? How very amusing. I assume you mean my speech about the meritocracy.

Io: Wh-What's so funny? You… You hide things from people, make them angry and scared! How is that funny?

Yamato: Silence, girl. It is not required that you understand. Think what you will.

Io: Why do you say things like that? If you were nicer, people would be more understanding.

Yamato: I don't doubt it. That is how the world rotted in the first place.

Io: What…!? Rotted?

Yamato: Nitta, you must be quite happy with the status quo. All your good intentions and sincere endeavors will never succeed over self-interest. No one takes the long view. Any civility man maintains is only to prevent the loss of social benefits. Those dregs are worthless! They rise up while the worthy are crushed underfoot! What is the point in such a world? To be a true leader, one must jettison the past that has built up like so much filth! If no one else will do it, then I must. I'll fight to the bitter end, even if I stand alone!

Io: But… I…! E-Excuse me!

Io rushes from the room…

Yamato: Now then. You're here, aren't you, Hibiki?

Hibiki Kuze: - I wasn't hiding that well. - No, I'm not! - Don't be cruel to Io!

I wasn't hiding that well. Yamato: Hahaha! You knew I noticed your presence, didn't you?

No, I'm not! Yamato: *sigh* How flippant. You knew that I noticed your presence, didn't you?

Don't be cruel to Io! Yamato: Oh, is that one yours? Pardon me for saying so, but she seems to lack discipline.

Yamato: I can see the pawns have begun to think. Now, the question is: What conclusion will they reach?

Hibiki Kuze: - Same goes for Ronaldo. - It'll vary, I think.

Same goes for Ronaldo. Yamato: The fool in Nagoya? He is trivial. If he gets in my way, I will crush him. That is all.

It'll vary, I think. Yamato: Indeed it will. But regardless of what anyone thinks, I'll not waver from this path.

Yamato: No matter how desperately they struggle, only one world can be made. Only one world is worthy of being made. Those filth waste their lives propping each other up. If they cannot agree to my merit system, then I will gladly sacrifice every last one for my ideal. I do respect you. I won't force you to my side, but I hope you will consider this carefully.

Yamato gracefully salutes before leaving…

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Yamato telling Io she sucks at relationships absolutely clotheslined me the first time I ever heard it, and the fact that her only response is 'oh ok' and not laughing her ass off just kills me. NOT LIKE YOU, RIGHT, BUDDY?!

I also felt a lot of feelings about Yamato assuming that Io is 'Hibiki's' if you choose to defend her, and while I'm not sure that they're necessarily good ones, I do find it interesting that he's not totally oblivious to romance. He has a pretty snobby attitude about anything sex-adjacent, but he clearly has some understanding.

Thursday 08:00 Poisonous Day

Minato Shiba Park

You find Daichi staring at something…

Daichi: Oh… Hey, Hibiki.

Hibiki Kuze: - What's wrong? - What're you doing here? - Not doing much?

What's wrong? Daichi: I found something unusual. Check this out…

What're you doing here? Daichi: Well… How should I put it? I found something kinda weird. Take a look…

Not doing much? Daichi: C'mon, gimme some credit. I found something crazy. Come see…

You follow Daichi's gaze to Yamato, who is staring at the sky with other JP's agents…

Hibiki Kuze: - Let's go over there. - Let's go talk to him.

Daichi: Huh? Wait, you're gonna talk to him!? Hey…!

Yamato: Hrm…

Hibiki Kuze: - What's the matter? - Is something up there? - is something bothering you?

What's the matter? Yamato: Ah, Hibiki. There's something on my mind.

Is something up there? Yamato: Ah, Hibiki. The sky, clearly.

Is something bothering you? Yamato: How pedantic. I expected something more interesting from you.

Yamato: Since dawn, neurotoxin deaths have been on the rise in Tokyo. What do you think's behind it?

Hibiki Kuze: - Perhaps Ronaldo and his rioters. - Perhaps the Septentriones.

Perhaps Ronaldo and his rioters. Yamato: Hahaha! You've a long way to go as a commander. That man would never have the nerve. Casualties keep rising but there are no witnesses or other information. It must be Septentriones.

Perhaps the Septentriones. Yamato: Correct. You're quick to assess a situation. Casualties keep rising, but there are no witnesses or other information, it must be them…

Yamato: Extrapolating from the time of the outbreak and the proliferation of cases so far… The enemy must be moving at a constant speed. For optimal distribution of the toxin, it would have to be flying overhead.

Hibiki Kuze: - Amazing. - Stands to reason.

Amazing. Yamato: You're impressed by such simple things. It was the most natural conclusion to draw.

Stands to reason. Yamato: It's a theory still, but I don't see any holes.

Yamato: Its target… is here.

Hibiki Kuze: - The tower. - Shiba park?

The tower. Yamato: I'm sure of it.

Shiba park? Yamato: Tokyo Tower is just past this park. It will definitely go after that.

Yamato: The towers are strategically vital. We must defend them at any cost.

Hibiki Kuze: - Why? - What's with the towers?

Yamato: I suppose it is time to let you know. I told you once that JP's carries the burden of protecting Japan from the supernatural.

Hibiki Kuze: - I remember… - When was this?

I remember… Yamato: Mmm… You did a superb job against Merak at the time. I should thank you again for that.

When was this? Yamato: Before the battle against Merak. Do you recall now?

Yamato: We of the Hotsuin learned of the Dragon Stream long ago. With ancient incantations, we created a spell that twists its power into any shape or form we desire. After the war, it was applied to build these towers. To defend Japan against all foreign invasion.

Hibiki Kuze: - It creates a barrier? - How does it protect us?

It creates a barrier? Yamato: Very keen of you. The tower focuses the Dragon Stream into a barrier.

How does it protect us? Yamato: It creates a barrier. One that cannot be seen or touched. It is the strongest bastion we have.

Yamato: This is why they target the towers. This is why we must defend them at all cost.

Hibiki Kuze: - What if one's destroyed? - What if the barrier breaks?

What if one's destroyed? Yamato: The barrier will disperse. Cities that lose their towers are doomed to destruction.

What if the barrier breaks? Yamato: The city will lose its only defense. It is certain to crumble and perish afterwards.

The JP's agent standing nearby approaches you…

JP's Agent 1: We've been exposed too long, Sir. You must fall back immediately.

A hot pink and purple pod falls from the sky and lands behind Yamato and the agents.

JP's Agent 2: What is that thing!? It came from the sky!

JP's Agent 1: Stand back, Chief Hotsuin! We'll handle this! I'll flank it! You assault the front.

JP's Agent 2: Roger.

The agents flank the pod.

JP's Agent 2: Stay alert! I can't even tell what it is…

JP's Agent 1: No reaction? I guess it's just a coward. Wait… What's it doing!? Ngh!

JP's Agent 2: It exploded! Hey, are you alright!?

JP's Agent 1: I'm good. I've been through worse… What is this stuff? Huh…! Gyargh!

JP's Agent 2: H-Hey! What's happening!? Sit-rep, now!

JP's Agent 1: Stay back…! Don't come any closer! Rgh… unh…

JP's Agent 2: Hold on! I'm coming!

Yamato: Imbecile! Don't risk your life!

She runs into the toxic cloud anyway and dies immediately.

Yamato: The Septentrione is here…

Hibiki Kuze: - We have to save them! - Where is it?

We have to save them! Yamato: Leave them! It's their own fault!

Where is it? Yamato: I don't see it. Perhaps it has some kind of camouflage.

Airi: They're… dead!?

Yamato: Hm… That explains where the toxins are coming from at least. The falling objects explode after a time, releasing the toxins into the air. This is a great opportunity, Hibiki. We shall not let it pass us by. Prepare for battle. Defend me as I obtain the enemy's location. I will now present the details of the operation.

Hibiki Kuze: - Please do. - We don't need that.

Please do. Yamato: I shall use the fallen objects to calculate the coordinates of the main body. To maintain accuracy, I'll need to make multiple calculations. I will be vulnerable. I need the rest of you to destroy the fallen objects before they explode and release their toxins. That is all. Do you understand? Hibiki Kuze: - I do. - Not quite. - Not quite. Yamato: Of course. Let me explain it again. Listen closely this time.

Yamato: Alright. As my subordinates are trash, I must depend on you. Now… It's showtime.

Mid-battle, Yamato's first turn: Yamato: Alright… Let the operation begin. I need you to defend me.

He approaches the first pod and captures the coordinates.

Yamato: I have completed my calculation at the first location. Now advancing.

Mid-battle, Yamato's second turn taking poison damage: Yamato: The toxin is spreading. This will be rather troublesome.

Mid-battle: Yamato: I have completed the calculations! Let's eradicate the demons!

Post-battle: Yamato: Excellent. All the demons have been destroyed.

Yamato: Data input complete. Coordinates calculated. Beginning scan… There!

Daichi: What the! There's something floating up there!

Yamato: "Alioth" designation confirmed. It's already passed above… That's unfortunate.

Daichi: Wh-What do you mean "unfortunate"?

JP's Agent: Yes, Chief Hotsuin?

Yamato: A Septentrione is approaching your location. Don't let your guard down.

JP's Agent: What!? We don't see anything here.

Yamato: It's invisible to the naked eye. I'm sending over a filter module now. Check the skies!

JP's Agent: Understood, Sir!

Alioth appears in the sky.

JP's Agent: Holy hell! What is that thing!? Chief Hotsuin! There's an unidentified flying object up there!

Yamato: I figured as much. Cut the power!

JP's Agent: What!? D-Did you just say to…

Yamato: Was I somehow unclear? Cut the damn power! Temporarily freeze the barrier!

JP's Agent: That's crazy, Sir! If we do that Tokyo will fall!

Yamato: Don't question me! If the tower loses power it will no longer be an active target!

Hibiki Kuze: - Will we make it in time? - But Tokyo will fall!

Yamato: What do you suggest? We sit idly by and watch while it destroys the tower? There will be some casualties but it's better than losing the tower. Cut the damned power!

JP's Agent: Yes, Sir!

Yamato: …… Can you hear me? Respond!

Hibiki Kuze: - Is he dead? - Did the tower fall?

Yamato: I don't know…

JP's Agent: Chief! Chief Hotsuin! Can anyone hear me!?

Yamato: What happened!? Report!

JP's Agent: We're safe, Sir. The power has been cut. Alioth is changing course, Sir. It's headed north!

Hibiki Kuze: - We're saved! - Thank goodness…

Yamato: We're not out of the woods yet. North, huh?

Hibiki Kuze: - What's wrong? - What's up north?

Yamato: The active towers are in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sapporo. It must be…

Hibiki Kuze: - It's going to Sapporo. - What's up north?

It's going to Sapporo. Yamato: Precisely. It hasn't given up on attacking the towers.

What's up north? Yamato: To the tower in Sapporo. It hasn't given up its attack.

Yamato: Based on its flight speed, it'll take a few hours to reach Hokkaido. We can't leave the barrier in Tokyo off indefinitely. Unless we defeat it, it will eventually return here.

Hibiki Kuze: - We need a plan. - Now's the time.

Yamato: You're right. We must devise a countermeasure before it reaches Sapporo. Do you read me? Alioth is advancing towards Sapporo. Relay that to all JP's personnel and begin work on a countermeasure at once.

JP's Agent: Understood, Chief Hotsuin. We'll post status reports as soon as possible.

Yamato: Do we have your support?

Hibiki Kuze: - Of course. - Do we really have a choice?

Of course. Yamato: Thank you. Alioth's altitude is far higher than our demons' effective range.

Do we really have a choice? Yamato: Ha! No. Alioth is flying far higher than our demons' effective range.

Yamato: If this continues, it could destroy the tower without us ever intercepting it. You must find a way to shoot it out of the sky. We'll be making our own preparations. I have every faith in you.

You say your farewells to Yamato before leaving…

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Wednesday 07:00 Bud of Malice

Minato Tokyo Tower

Post-battle phone call:

Io: Hm…? I think your phone's ringing.

Yamato: I have been told that you subdued Megrez. Well done.

Hibiki Kuze: - We only beat one of them. - There's still more out there.

We only beat one of them. Yamato: That's fine. The others have already been taken care of.

There's still more out there. Yamato: Not an issue. The rest have already been destroyed.

Yamato: What are your thoughts on that engagement?

Hibiki Kuze: - Which part? - It was a piece of delicious cake. - I could use a nap.

Which part? Yamato: So you didn't sense anything? Very well.

It was a piece of delicious cake. Yamato: I see. So you felt the same as I. Compared to the last three, this "Megrez" was rather weak. I'll keep you posted as we learn more. Well done.

I could use a nap. Yamato: Very well.

Yamato hangs up without saying goodbye.

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Yamato immediately hanging up on you if you say 'I could use a nap' had me in stitches.

This is another scene that Yamato himself isn't present for, but it is about him, so I wanted to include it.

Tuesday 13:00 Man of Fury

Hisaya Blvd Nagoya Branch

Post-battle:

Airi: We… We won! Everything's okay now, right?

Hibiki Kuze: - Yes. - We defeated it.

Fumi: Ronaldo, are you alright?

Ronaldo: Mostly… Damn, what was that thing!?

Makoto: That was Phecda. An enemy of JP's.

Fumi: Hey, Mako. You're a little late for the fun.

Makoto: My apologies, I got here as fast as I could.

Ronaldo: Sako… You're here too? Ah, this is not my lucky day.

Makoto: Ronaldo Kuriki… I thought you'd be behind this.

Ronaldo: That's right. I'll oppose your evil group and Yamato Hotsuin until my dying breath.

Makoto: I'll let you go, this time. Thank you for helping us.

Ronaldo: I don't need mercy from JP's!

Makoto: That's not what I meant. Attacking you now would be repaying your kindness with malice.

Airi: Are you kidding me!? He's the one who destroyed the branch… and Nagoya!

Makoto: You must be Agent Ban. I've heard of you. Please understand, JP's does not hold personal vendettas.

Fumi: Um, Mako… Do you have the authorization for this? I'm pretty sure the Chief'll be pissed.

Makoto: Hm… I'll make the report. This is my decision.

Ronaldo: Hmph! Sako, I'll leave today because I can tell you're sincere.

He turns to talk to Hibiki.

Ronaldo: Don't let your guard down. JP's isn't the organization you think it is. You hear me? Hotsuin is up to something. Do not trust him!

Ronaldo leaves.

Airi: Hey! Wait, you coward!

Fumi: I don't get it. You're going soft, Mako.

Makoto: Fumi… That's enough.

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It stuck out to me that we're having another conversation about Yamato that's largely about how mad he'll be about the cast doing something he doesn't like. I had kinda dismissed the first time as Daichi just being a weenie who let his first impression of Yamato wanting to jail them color the rest of their interactions, but Fumi and Makoto know him a lot better, and they're still leery of his anger.