Jude's Rising 4* Hero Story

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"The People's Voice"
Characters: Jude, Bianchi, and Sage

Sage: Ah, take a look at this, Bianchi-san!

Bianchi: Hm? What is it, Sagie?

Sage: Jude-kun's trending on social media again.

Bianchi: Oh, him? You don't have to bother telling me that, dear…

Sage: It's like he takes over social media at regular intervals. That's amazing!

A lot of the hype is coming from foreign visitors this time. “New Million had such handsome heroes?!” And such.

Bianchi: Gracious, everyone always gets fooled by his looks. If only they knew what he's really like…

Sage: I get why so many people love him though.

I mean, true, he can be a little violent… and reckless…

But he's always helping the citizens out, so I'm sure they admire that part of him too ♪

Bianchi: … I wonder?

Sage: ?
 

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Market shopkeeper: Ah, Jude-kun! Do you have off of work today?

Jude: No, I've got some work later in the evening. I just wanted to do some shopping before I head to the Tower.

Market shopkeeper: Then please, take a look at my store! We have nothing but the freshest tomatoes~♪

Jude: Tomatoes… You have anything else?

Market shopkeeper: Why of course~! Let me give you some freebies, as a thank you for always protecting New Million!

Jude: Alright, then—

Man's voice: Oh my god, apparently there's a fire at Emerald Street!

Jude: … Fire?
 

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Rescue worker: It's not safe here! You need to back up!

Apartment resident: My dog's still in there! He’s my precious family…!

Rescue worker: You live on the top floor, yes? We're doing everything we can to put out the fire, but heading up to rescue it is too—

Jude: Which room?

Rescue worker: Huh…?

Apartment resident: I-It's on the right side, furthest from the stairs! I beg of you! Please save my family…!

Jude: Leave it to me.

Rescue worker: W-Wait! Just what do you think you're doing?! The fire’s too strong right now! It's too dangerous!

Jude: Heh, that just makes it even better—
 

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Dog: Woof woof! Arf!

Apartment resident: I can't thank you enough! I'm in your debt…!

Rescue worker: That was amazing, not even we were willing to risk it in this situation… You're not hurt, are you?!

Jude: I don't think so…

Ah… I burnt my back a little, but it's no big deal. Well, I've got places to be, so I'm off.

Rescue worker: Ah, wait…!

Apartment resident: He's something else! Just who was that super cool hero…?!
 

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Jude: (That was easier than I thought it'd be. I was expecting more of a challenge…)

(Well, what's done is done. Time to head back to that shop and buy some vegetables—)

Woman's voice: EEEEEEK! SOMEBODY, HELP~!

Jude: …?
 

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Jude: What's the matter?

Female tourist: A bird snatched my phone and dropped it in the ocean! I think it sank somewhere over there, but… I can't swim…

Jude: Well that's good news. The sign says no swimming today. Must be because of a jellyfish outbreak or something.

Female tourist: !! So there's no hope…?

Jude: When did I say that? I'll go get your phone, so wait here.

Female tourist: Huh?!

Jude: Hehe, I wonder if there are any poisonous jellyfish waiting to spice up my day—
 

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Female tourist: I can't thank you enough! Thank you so much…!

Jude: When did this crowd get here?

Female tourist: Um, are you okay?!

Jude: Yeah. These sting wounds must've come from a jellyfish…

But I don't think there were any poisonous ones… Too bad…

Female tourist: Oh no! We need to treat them! And then, please let me repay you!

Jude: Don't bother. I've got places to be, so I'll be going now.

Female tourist: S-So that's one of New Million's heroes… OMG…
 

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Sage: Wow! Look at this, Bianchi-san!

Bianchi: Yes?

Sage: Jude-kun's trending again…! That's twice in a day!

Bianchi: A-Again…?

Sage: It looks like he helped a tourist. Woah, he's soaked for some reason…

And a lot of people in the comments are saying he's helped them too.

Wow… He's so cool ♪

Bianchi: … It's a miracle none of his bad sides come out. Well, I suppose he is helping people, so things may be alright like this.
 

Jude: Bianchi…!

Bianchi: ?!

Jude: I went out and bought some fresh vegetables for you, Bianchi. They'd be perfect for your smoothies, right?

I thought they'd make you happy, so I bought a whole bunch. Please, take them.

Bianchi: A-Ah… thank you for that…

Sage: We saw you blow up on social media, Jude-kun. You've been making yourself busy today, huh?

Jude: Busy?

All I remember doing is buying the vegetables.

Sage: Huh?

Bianchi: … I suppose you could say he has no desire for that sort of thing.

Jude: Sorry for bothering you, Bianchi. You can ignore me and carry on with your work and conversation.

I'll be keeping a close watch, so I can find more ways to please you, of course.

Bianchi: … Why does everyone fall for it…?

 

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