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"Hierarchy"
Characters: Gast, Jude, Marion, & Ren

Gast: —Hey, Marion. We booked out this room, right?

Marion: ? Of course we did. I reserved it for us.

Gast: But like… someone’s over there…

Marion: What?

Ren: … Who’s that?

Jude: Ah, Marion. What a stroke of good luck.

Marion: Jude Ares… What are you doing here? We’re set to use this room now.

Jude: That would be true. I was using it right up until just now, but I haven’t gotten my fill yet.

But I remembered that Sage told me “good things come to those who wait” this morning, so I decided to test that out now.

And lo and behold, you arrived. Come on, let’s get on with the bloodshed already.

Marion: … And why would I entertain a freak like you? Get out already, we have our own training to do.

Jude: Then let me join you guys.

Marion: Hah?

Jude: It seems like there’s enough of us to split into two. So to kill some time… I’ll be Marion’s opponent.

Marion: Are you stupid…? Well, I guess you’ve always been.

Dammit… Should I get one of the rookies to go get Bianchi?

But that’d be a waste of time… and letting this guy get in the way of our practice? No way.

Gast: S-So, Marion? Whadda we do?

Marion: … Fine. I’ll let you join our training.

Jude: Great.

Marion: But you’ll be going against these two over here, not me.

Gast & Ren: Huh?!

Marion: Don’t worry. He acts like a freak, but he’s one of the stronger guys from the 12th gen. He’ll make good practice.

Of course, he’s no match for me, though.

Jude: But I want to fight Marion. Are these guys… rookies from the 13th generation?

Marion: Yeah. They’re not much more than fledgling little commoners, but I put my time and energy into training them.

I wouldn’t make light of them if I were you.

Ren: Marion…

Gast: This is kinda becomin’ a pain in the ass… we seriously doin’ this?

Ren: I’ve spoken with that guy before.

Gast: Huh? Really?

Ren: He reached out to us once when I was hanging out with Will on the rooftop… They seemed to be pretty friendly with each other…

Jude: Will? Who’s that?

Ren: Huh…?

Jude: And I’ve never seen you before either.

Ren: ……

Marion: Don’t take it to heart, Ren. This guy forgets everything that doesn’t catch his interest.

But if you manage to shine today, there’s no way he’ll forget you.

So you have to leave an impression on him, like I did.

Jude: Why are you making it sound like I’m interested in you?

I just haven’t forgotten about you. I’m not interested in you. Well, you are strong, I have to admit.

But my worldview is simple… there’s “Bianchi” and “not Bianchi”. You’d do well to remember that.

Marion: What…?

Gast: ……

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Ren: Are we really doing this?

Jude: I should be the one asking that. I waited here just to find someone strong to have a bloodbath with—

Marion: Shut your trap. You’re wasting our time. Get in position, Gast.

Gast: O-Okay… But are ya sure about doing this 2 v 1?

Jude: … Why wouldn’t I be?

Gast: I mean, I doubt you’re weak or anythin’, but we both use guns, so we can do long range combat. But you…

Ren: Is your weapon just that hammer?

Jude: Yeah. I’ll toss it if it gets in my way, though.

Ren & Gast: ……

Jude: … But going against two gun wielders. This could be interesting.

Alright. Let’s get on with it already.

Ren & Gast: …!

Jude: HAAAAH…!

Gast: Urgh… He keeps comin’ straight at us…! Ren, shoot ‘im some more! Use your ice to stop him!

Ren: I’m trying! I’m hitting him too!

Jude: TAKE THAT!!!

Gast: The hell… he seriously smashed it all with the hammer…

Ren: With so much force, too… Isn’t he hurting himself like that…

Jude: If you want to stop me, then shoot, shoot, shoot!

Gast: But you’re like totally unarmed besides that hammer! And you’re not even using your ability!

Jude: Just shoot me already! What are you wimping out for? Is that gun just a toy?!

Gast: …!

Jude: Too slow.

Gast: ?!

Ren: Gast…!

Jude: KYAHAHAHA! Look, I’m on top of you! I’m beating the shit of you! I’ll kill you if you don’t fight back already…!

Gast: Urgh… Gah!

Ren: Knock it off! This is just a fistfight at this point!

Jude: Shut it. This is the most effective strat right now. What, there are rules we have to follow now…? Take that! And that! And that!

Gast: Argh… OOOOUUGHH!

Jude: … He stopped my fist?

Gast: … RAAAAAH!

Jude: …!

Gast: Thanks, Ren. Hearin’ ya say fistfight snapped me outta it…

Nah… it took a load off my shoulders, I guess? Fights are my turf after all.

Jude: Oh…?

───

Ren: —I’m off.

Marion: Oi, don’t go off by yourself, Ren. You go with him, Gast.

Gast: A’ight—

Jude: Gast Adler, was it? That sure was something.

Gast: Haha, I got in trouble with Marion, though. He got mad at me for makin’ this a fistfight. I guess it must’ve been pretty rough to watch, huh?

Jude: Beating each other to death isn’t bad at all. But you went about it in such a crude way…

Ah, right. It reminded me of when I was on the battlefield.

Gast: Huh…?

Jude: I spent some time being something of a mercenary. The feeling I got on the battlefield was the same as what I felt just now.

Gast: ……

Jude: Have you gotten up to something like that, too?

Gast: Nope. What business would I have on a battlefield…

Jude: That so.

Gast: Well, see ya around—

Jude: … “Adler”?

Gast: ……

Jude: Come to think of it, I feel like one of the higher-ups in the military we got a lot of work from was named something like that…

Are you connected to… Ah, he left.

Gast Adler… It wouldn’t hurt to remember his name, at least.

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"Sweet-Sour Memories"
Characters: Gast, Ren, & Akira

Akira: Ah, Gast!

Gast: Woah, Akira? What’re ya doin’ here?

Akira: Nothin’ much, just…

Gast: ?

Akira: Mm.

Gast: Mm?

Akira: MM!

Gast: … What’s this bag? Ya givin’ me somethin’?

Akira: It ain’t for you.

Gast: Then what the heck is it?

Akira: … Pass it to Ren, couldja?

I dropped by home, and Mom made me take it. It’s probably some snacks.

Gast: Huh…

Just give it to him yourself, then.

Akira: But, y’know…

Gast: … Fine, I’ll hand it over.

I feel like Ren always perks up a little when ya guys get into your fights, though—

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Ren: —From Akira?

Gast: From his mom is more like it. He got it from his place.

What’s in it?

Ren: … It’s umeboshi.

Gast: Umeboshi?

Ren: It’s Japanese. It’s plums but… pickled?

Gast: That so? Ya guys are Japanese, right?

I don’t usually think about it, but ya guys are related, huh? Your parents were siblings?

Ren: ……

Gast: Ah, my bad. Guess it’s not a fun topic for ya…

Ren: Our mothers were sisters.

Gast: Ooh…

Ren: They made umeboshi together every year, since it’s the food of our ancestors.

But Akira and Sis didn’t really like it, so I was the only one who got excited about it.

Gast: That so?

Ren: Yeah. It made me way happier than cookies or cake.

… Auntie probably remembered that.

Gast: Hm… Good for ya.

Ren: ……

What about you…?

Gast: Hm?

Ren: What… what kind of person was your mother?

Gast: Huh…?

Ren: … You don’t have to tell me if you don't want to.

Gast: Woah… look at you bein’ considerate.

Ren: You did the same thing.

Gast: Haha, guess it’s just that kinda day, then.

My mother, huh… hmm… She was kind, and really pretty too, I guess?

She actually came from a real nice family, so she always acted all graceful.

Ren: Hmm… wouldn’t expect that.

Gast: Cuz I’m her son?

Though I do remember getting scolded for all sorts of stuff back then.

Ren: Stuff…?

Gast: It’s all cute lil stuff, since I was just a kid. Like gettin’ too caught up in playin’ and breakin’ stuff and makin’ a mess, hurtin’ myself, that kinda thing…

Since she was brought up well, she was real strict about manners and stuff. Prolly even stricter than my old man.

Ren: Hmm…

Gast: But she wasn’t an ignorant young lady or anythin’. She was workin’ way before I was born…

Ren: That so?

Gast: Yeah. Lookin’ back, she taught me all kinds of stuff, not just manners.

Yeah… I guess the image of a frail lady I’d wanna protect stuck with me more, but…

But she was prolly a lot more capable and stronger than that.

Ren: ……

Gast: … I wonder what she’s up to right about now.

I’m sure she never wanted to quit her job…

Ren: ? Was she some kind of specialist?

Gast: Ah… I guess she could be out there workin’ somewhere. Prolly shouldn’t assume she isn’t.

Ren: ……

Gast: Hey, Ren. Lemme try one of those umeboshi things.

Ren: Huh…?

Gast: Do ya just pop it right in? How do you eat it, Ren?

Ren: … You can have one, but you might regret it.

Gast: Huh?

Ren: I told you Akira and Sis didn’t like it, right? Umeboshi’s pretty sour.

Gast: Sour…?

Ren: Yeah, sour.

Well, it wouldn’t hurt to try it. Apparently it’s supposed to be good for you.

Gast: Uuuhh… how sour is “pretty sour”?

Ya said it was pickled or somethin’, yeah? Is it not like that?

Ren: ……

It’s better than sticking a lemon in your mouth.

Gast: HUH?!

Ren: You have to try it to understand.

Gast: Hmm~... lemme take a look at it first—

Ren: That won’t tell you anything.

Gast: Wa… wait a sec, Ren!

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"Pushed by Voltage Max Winds☆"
Characters: Akira, Gast, & Will

Akira: Uooghhh…

Gast: Hm?

Akira: UOOOGHHHHH!!!

Gast: Oh, Akira! Heya.

Akira: Gast!

Gast: What’s got you in such a hurry?

Akira: I ain’t in a hurry or anythin’. I just couldn’t hold it anymore.

Gast: Whaddya mean…?

Akira: Y’know how we got a test next class?

Will was buggin’ me to study, so I tried, but I couldn’t hold back the dashies.

Gast: Aah, so yer good ol’ hatred of studyin’ flared up.

But like… we had a test comin’ up?

Akira: Yep! C’mon, study with me! You could help me get motivated.

Gast: Sorry, I’m headin’ out right now.

Akira: Huh, where to?!

Gast: Nowhere in particular. Gonna ride my bike with Asch.

Akira: BIKING?! WITH ASCH?!?!?

Gast: We head out together sometimes. Didn’t expect that, didja?

Akira: First time I’m hearin’ about it! No fair! I wanna go too!

Will: AKIRA!!!

Akira: Ah…

Will: Running all this way… wait, Adler?

Gast: Hey, Will.

Will: ……

Gast: Ah, just sayin’, but I didn’t call Akira out here. Ya two were studyin’, yeah?

C’mon, Akira. Back to studyin’ ya go.

Akira: Uu…

Gast: Haha, ya got this ♪ I’m rootin’ for ya~

Akira: DAMMNITTT!!!

───

(A few days later)

Akira: Stop~~~ I don’t wanna take the test~...

Gast: Yo, Akira. Finally time, huh?

Akira: Gast! You’re takin’ it too? Didja study?

Gast: Nope.

But I brought up the test with Asch, and he started yellin’ at me to take it.

Said he wouldn’t go drivin’ with me otherwise, so I figured I’d take it just to take it.

Akira: Hmm…

It’ll piss me off if ya still get a better score than me.

Gast: Ooh, wanna have a little competition?

Akira: Nah… I’ve gotta put my all into just gettin’ past this test…

Gast: Haha, ya really do hate tests, huh?

Akira: Bye, then… Hopefully, I’ll see ya on the other side…

Gast: Woah, dramatic much?

───

Akira: HAAAAHHH~~~...

Gast: Good work ♪ Glad to see you back in one piece.

Akira: Am I still alive…? It feels like I was trapped in there for a whole century…

Gast: You’re a-okay. Looks like the same ol’ Akira to me.

I was sorta stressin’ about you running out. I bet ya wanted to, right?

Good job holdin’ yourself back.

Akira: I can do it when it counts…

Gast: Yep. I remember ya started gettin’ good grades near the end of our Academy days. Ya can do anything ya put your mind to.

Akira: I’m not sure if I did well yet, though…

Gast: Well, don’t sweat it, ‘kay? What matters is that ya got through it…

Ah, right. Got some time, Akira?

Akira: …?

───

Akira: WOOHOOOO~~~~~~~! THIS FEELS GREEEEAAAAAT…☆

Gast: That’s good to hear.

Akira: Thanks a bunch, Gast! This is the best treat I could ask for ♪

Gast: Ya can still feel the wind behind me, right?

Akira: Yep! It’s been a while since I’ve ridden with you. This is great!

PHEW~~~~~!!! I’m so glad I pushed myself through that test~!

These things rock. Maybe I should get my license.

Gast: Why not?

Ah… but you’ll hafta study for it, though.

Akira: Ugh…

No—I can do this! Akira Otori can push through anything he puts his mind to!

Gast: Haha, that’s right.

Well, I can always give ya some pointers, and Asch might be willin’ to help out too.

Akira: WHOO!!! Just you wait, tests!

Akira Otori’s got this in the bag ☆

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Gast

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Deep within the depths

Of my scrambled mess of a brain,

I scream out a fleeting prayer,

As this traitor escapes to where he truly belongs

Into the night

(Blow wind blow,

It’s okay to bring the storm)

(Blow wind blow,

I can control it all)

Even if someone has to get hurt—

I always found myself sparing a glance

At the setting sun,

Telling myself hope was still within reach

No matter how sullied I got.

I don a mask of make-believe

And laugh in tears.

Nighthawk, just where will tomorrow’s winds blow?

As the days turn into months

And I receive these little acts of kindness,

Something wavers inside of me.

I want to forget it all, as we head into the end.

(Blow wind blow,

I can never run away)

(Blow wind blow,

I have no choice but to run)

Even if it destroys me—

I reached my hand out

Toward the lingering rays of the setting sun.

They slipped through my fingers,

Staying out of my grasp for good.

The light is gone

I’ll become one with this long, dark night,

(I swear I’ll protect you)

Playing the part of a fake

(Deceiving you all.)
Just destroy me already...

Please don’t share that warmth with me,

I want nothing to do with it.

Go ahead and hate me,

Turn your back on me,

Hurry up and push me away…

I always found myself sparing a glance

At the setting sun,

Telling myself hope was still within reach

No matter how sullied I got.

I don a mask of make-believe

And laugh in tears.

Nighthawk, just where will tomorrow’s winds blow?

Songs Masterlist

Akira ・ Gast ・ Dino ・ Asch

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Sensation—the start of something new

Is never just a coincidence. (Ah)

Creation—The dream reflected in your eyes

Must be what they call fate.

Precious words,

Bonds worth protecting,

Lemme tell you right now—

One and only… what? You already know

All new days, the instant I spot your smile,

All your days, our eyes meet like clockwork.

So we don't lose each other, take my hand,

Let's come together, body and soul,

And right there, we'll join as one—

Listen to my heart

Ah We’re coming home now

Hey We’re coming home now

Ah We’re coming home now

Hey We’re coming home now

Comeback

I’ll bring my melody to your colorless world.

(Closer, close to you)

I’m always here for you.

This is our very own story, ah

The first chapter of our history.

(Dreaming, dreams come true)

I’ll show you what it means to dream!

All new days, I’ll be the light that brightens your days!

All your days, so let’s take in this whole wide world

And sneak past the horizon in search of the sun,

Standing side by side!

Looking for sunshine

I’ll never let go of you again.

I swear this isn’t a dream.

I’m right here…

One and with you by my side

(Oh yeah!)

No matter how far you are, I can always feel

Your light

Blossoming, for our future, will be

My light

Always, all right, just like this, keep going

In this single moment, a flower blooms!

Precious words,

Bonds worth protecting,

Lemme tell you right now—

Just be yourself!

Reaching deep into your heart

Like a warm spring day,

I just want it to reach you…

One and only… what? You already know

All new days, the instant I spot your smile,

All your days, our eyes meet like clockwork.

So we don't lose each other, take my hand,

Let's come together, body and soul,

And right there, we'll join as one—

Listen to my heart

Ah We’re coming home now

Hey We’re coming home now

If this is where you wanna be…

We’re coming home now

Hey We’re coming home now

I'll cherish this bond for the rest of time!

Listen to my heart

Come back

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"Do Idols Need to be Likable?"

Characters: Asch, Akira, Gast & Dino

Dino: Asch~ Lookie here~

Asch: HAH???

Akira: Yikes! I’ve never seen an idol look so nasty before… That’s Asch for ya.

Asch: Ya pickin’ a fight with me?

And ya better not post whatever ya just took anywhere, Dino.

Dino: What, why not?!

Asch: So ya were gonna post it… Just who’d let somethin’ like that fly?

Dino: C’mo~n…

Akira: Why not?

Asch: … What?

Akira: What kinda picture would ya let him post? I mean, he just took a picture of your typical, everyday Asch, right?

Asch: ……

Akira: Ah, I got an idea! Why don’tcha post a picture of Asch with a biiiig smile on his face? Like, “look, I can smile too”, y’know ♪

Asch: Huh…

Akira: Everyone’s dropped that “GS doesn’t get along” theory, but the fans still talk about how you’re not that friendly.

Bein’ likable’s a really important part of bein’ an idol, yeah? It wouldn’t hurt to be a little nicer to the fans—

Asch: Shut it.

Dino: Ah, Asch…!

Asch: I got my own way of doin’ things. Why the hell do I have to go along with your nonsense?

Dino & Akira: ……

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Gast: Phew, that was a productive lesson… In the mood for a bite, Akira?

Akira: Totally!

Gast: Alrighty. What about you two… Huh? Where’s Asch?

Dino: He said he’s staying behind. He talked about going hard on training this week, so he’s probably working on that.

Gast: Geez, training now? He’s always as cool as a cucumber.

Dino: I know, right? Let’s take him out to get some wings next week.

Gast: Roger that. So it’ll just be the three of us today…

Akira: Ah! I left my phone back in the studio!

Gast: Good job on rememberin’. Go run back and get it, we’ll wait for ya.

Akira: Sorry!

───

Asch: ……………………

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GOD FUCKING DAMNIIIIIT!!!

This is so fucking gross! How do ya get goosebumps lookin’ at your own goddamn face?!

What the hell even is “likability”? How’re ya supposed to get good at stuff like that—

… Huh?

Akira: Yeep…!

Asch: ……

Akira: I… I-I-I didn’t see anything, okay! D-D-Definitely not Asch smilin’ at the mirror—

Asch: Forget it.

You didn’t see nothing, and I didn’t do nothing. I was just workin’ out here, minding my own business, y’hear…?

Akira: Y-Yeah, totally. Ya were just workin’ out…

Asch: … Tch. Why’d ya even come back here? Hurry up and scram.

Akira: I left my phone… oh, there it is!

Asch: *sigh*...

Akira: ……

Asch: … What’s the holdup? Can’t find your phone?

Akira: What is likability?

Asch: Hah?

Akira: I’m not sure I really know myself…

Asch: What’re ya babbling about?

Akira: Y’know, cuz…

Ya were frettin’ because I made fun of you for not being “likable” earlier, right?

Asch: Huh…

That’s some wild assumption you’re makin’, shitty brat.

Akira: Huh?

Asch: I don’t got a clue what you’re talking about. Beat it already. My muscles are gonna stop achin’ at this rate.

Akira: ……

───

(The next day)

Dino: Asch~ Lookie here~

Asch: This shit again…?

Dino: Don’t worry, I’m not gonna take a pic this time.

Asch: Hah?

Dino: I wanna show you something. Take a look ♪

Asch: ? Why would I care about your social media… Huh?

What the hell?! You posted that fuckin’ picture?!

Dino: Look, I’ll apologize for that! Sorry!

But I had something to prove, or, to show you, I guess…

Asch: …?

Dino: “I always end up binging whenever I get pizza, so I’m really grateful that Asch is there to scold me. You guys all like that part of Asch too, right?”

That was the caption, and all the comments were agreeing with me.

Gast: “That’s Asch-kun for you!” “I want Asch-kun to look down on me too!” “If Asch-kun was there to scold me, I might actually make some progress on my diet!”

Ahaha, there’re a buncha funny ones.

Asch: ……

Akira: ASCH!!!

Dino: Woah, Akira-kun?!

Gast: Be a little quieter next time, got it? We can tell you’re at max voltage already—

Akira: I figured it out! I spent all night thinkin’... well, I got a good night’s sleep, and it hit me when I woke up!

Isn’t being “likable” just what people like about us?

Asch: What people like…?

Akira: Yeah, the parts of us that people really dig! Exactly that!

Dino: Uh huh… Then Asch is already plenty “likable”, huh.

Gast: You can tell as much from the comments.

Dino: Yep! You just need to be yourself, Asch ♪

Asch: ……

Tch, well ain’t you guys a merry bunch.

C’mon, we’re startin’ now. Hurry up and change. Don’t think I’ll let any tardiness fly…!

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"Searching for a Shooting Star"
Characters: Will, Akira, Ren, Gast

Akira: Hah~ That's a wrap~ I feel like the exhaustion hits ya all at once whenever we finish up an LOM.

Will: I'm pretty exhausted too. Probably ‘cause I can finally relax…

Hey, why don't we head up to the roof and do some stargazing to unwind?

Akira: Huh, again? We just did that with the mentors.

Will: True, but we didn't get to see them from the rooftop… Since there'll be nothing in the way, it's sure to be a great view.

Akira: Ah… I guess you're right.

But I need some grub pronto!

Fufun, I bought some hot dogs to eat after the LOM~ They're my top priority!

Will: Then I'll go on ahead.

Akira: Alright. See ya later.

───

Will: Hehe, I knew you'd get a great view of the sky from here. Imagine all the stars I'll get to see ♪

???: Ooh, look at ‘em go. Haha, ya could make all the wishes ya want like this.

???: Can you shut up and watch quietly?

Will: ? That's…

Ah, Ren!

Ren: Will?

Will: And… Adler…

Gast: Ahaha, I don't suppose ya could be a little less obvious than that, could ya…

Will: … You two came to watch the fireworks?

Gast: Yep.

Ren: No.

Will: Huh… So yes or no?

Ren: … I only came to get some fresh air.

And this guy won't leave me alone…

Will: Adler…

Gast: Hey, don't get the wrong idea! We watched the LOM, see?

Will: Huh…?

Gast: So after it ended, I wanted to do some stargazin’ myself, and Ren was headin’ up here, so I tagged along.

Will: You watched the LOM, Ren?

Ren: … It was on, is all.

Will: Hehe, I'm glad ♪ I wanted you to watch it.

What did you think? It was a bit hectic setting it up, but I think it turned out well.

Ren: … The part where you fought Akira was good. Especially when he lost.

Good job, Will.

Will: Haha, thanks. Hearing that makes me glad I gave it my all.

Gast: Not sure that's the way I'd word it…

Ren: But that was the best part.

Gast: Well, I gotta agree with ya there.

Oh right, I read your guys’ feature interview. It was a good read.

Bein’ a hero with your childhood friend is one thing, but fulfillin’ your childhood dream of becoming a hero is somethin’ else.

Will: … Not really. I mean, we're all heroes here, so it doesn't make a difference.

Gast: It does, though.

I became a hero to act up against my old man, so I didn't really dream of becomin’ one or anything.

Will: ……

Ren: I feel the same way…

Fulfilling your childhood dream is really impressive, Will.

Will: Ren…

But it's not like I fulfilled it all by myself.

I had my family, Akira, and you all supporting me… It's thanks to everyone that I managed to make my dream come true.

That's why I'm grateful to you, Ren.

Ren: … I didn't do anything, though.

Gast: Childhood friends sure are a great thing to have, huh…

Will: What are you gonna wish for, Ren?

Ren: ……

Will: There's gotta be something, right? Y'know, like getting up to AA rank, or getting closer to the type of hero you wanna be…

Ren: … I can't think of anything.

Will: That so…

Gast: Ah, just for reference, what are you wishin’ for Will? I mean, ya already fulfilled one ‘a your dreams…

Will: ……

Gast: Uh, ya don’t gotta force yourself to answer.

Will: … Well, I've got a couple, but I guess I'll go with becoming my ideal hero.

That's my next goal… my current dream.

Gast: … I see, sounds like a model answer to me.

Will: So what about you, Adler… I'll hear you out just this once.

Gast: Haha, thanks for that.

Let's see… Uh, nothin’ much, I guess…

Will: ……

Akira: Yo! Sorry to keep ya waitin’, Will.

Gast: Akira?

Ren: ……

Akira: Huh, Gast? Ren? Ya guys come to watch the meteor shower, too?

Will: There's ketchup and mustard all over your mouth, Akira…

Akira: Woah, really?!

Ren: … I'm heading back.

Will: Wait, Ren! Surely a little longer wouldn't hurt? I mean, how often do you get to see a meteor shower…

Ren: ……

Gast: We were just talkin’ about our wishes for the stars and stuff. What's your wish, Akira?

Akira: Oh, I've got tons. For starters, just becomin’ a major hero, but I also wanna make a name for myself, y'know? Like, “the youngest major hero ever”, or “the strongest hero ever”!

Gast: Haha, wouldn't expect any less from ya.

Ren: Only an idiot would wish for something like that.

Akira: S-Shut it! Just wait ‘til it comes true! Then you won't be able to make funna me!

Will: Hehe…

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(A few days later)

Akira: Lookie here, Oscar! They posted the article from the other day.

Oscar: The one that featured each set of rookies, right?

“Childhood Friends & Genmates: The Bond of Two Heroes Protecting South”... That's a nice title.

Will: It says “two”, but Ren actually gets brought up, too ♪

Akira: His pic's smaller than mine, though.

Will: Well, duh. It's nothing to get so high and mighty about…

Akira: I bet he's totally fumin’ right now ♪

───

Ren: ……

Gast: What's with the shakin’? Something the matter?

Ren: I just got a chill down my spine for some reason. It's nothing.

Gast: That so? Well, as long as it ain't a cold…

That reminds me. Did ya check out the article about South's rookies? It mentioned you.

Ren: They had me review it, so I gave it a lookover.

… There was nothing wrong with it. Well, since Will was there I had no need to worry, I suppose.

Gast: Haha, I wonder how it'd have turned out if it was just Akira ♪

Ren: … Don't even bring up such a horrifying idea.

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Oscar: “We'll be keeping a keen eye on their future activities”...

That was a good read.

Will: A lot of the fans seemed to enjoy it too. It was received really well.

Oscar: Well, three childhood friends becoming heroes together isn't your average tale.

Akira: Hehe, I guess so ♪

Brad: I'm back.

Oscar: Good work today, Brad-sama.

Akira: Ooh, you're back! Did ya see the article? It's blowin’ up online.

Brad: I reviewed it before it was publicized.

I heard about the reception from the PR Department. They're pleased at how popular it is.

Akira: Well, of course!

Will: I'm glad to hear that.

Oscar: Speaking of which, may I ask what you were meeting with the PR Department about?

Brad: It was brought up in the article, but you know about the large-scale meteor shower set to take place two weeks from now?

Oscar: Why of course. It's drumming up quite a lot of excitement, being the largest meteor shower in five years.

Brad: However, it's also made a considerable amount of citizens anxious about its advent.

Will: Anxious…?

Brad: Because of the incident surrounding the Brick River Bridge, there was a period where the sun didn't rise even once, correct?

Akira: Yeah, but wasn't that one of those, uh… “mass hallucination” thingies?

Brad: Yes, and the public's been made aware of that. But that doesn't change the fact that an event like the meteor shower won't make some anxious.

Will: Even if you restore the town, you can't mend people’s souls that easily…

Brad: Which is why the PR Department asked me if we could hold an LOM during the meteor shower to help everyone enjoy it.

Akira: An LOM? It's not the season for one…

Brad: It would just be a one-time event, unlike the Halloween or Easter leagues.

And since it won't be open to all sectors, it won't provide any league points either.

Akira: No league points, huh… hard to get hyped over that.

Brad: Well, the main goal is to make the citizens feel at ease—

Will: I'd like to take part in it.

Akira: …!

Will: I mentioned it in the article, but meteor showers hold a special place in my heart, and I'd love if that could be true for everyone.

Oscar: I feel the same. I think everyone should be able to see the stars as beings that gently light up the night sky.

Brad: What about you, Akira?

Akira: ……

Will: Akira…?

Akira: You wanna take part, right, Will?

Then why not?

Will: Are you sure…?

Akira: Of course! How could I let a prime chance to be in the spotlight slip by?

Will: Akira ♪

Brad: Alright then. I'll let them know we'll be taking part.

And since the article was so successful, they suggested that Will and Akira be the main stars.

Akira: The two of us…

Will: As the main stars…?

Brad: It was just a suggestion, but if you two are fine with it, I see no reason why not.

Have any objections, Oscar?

Oscar: None at all. The rookies always stand out well during the typical LOMs, so I'm sure they can pull it off.

Brad: Then that's settled.

Will: Thank you very much. The two of us will see it through to the end.

Akira: Just leave it to the genius director, Akira Otori!

Brad: I'll be looking forward to it.

Akira: First things first: a meeting! How does after our patrol sound?

Will: Ah, then why don't we do some stargazing during the meeting?

Akira: Stargazing?

Will: There should be some shooting stars already visible, though it won't be as grand as the actual meteor shower.

Looking at the shooting stars should be a big help for our brain-storming.

Akira: … Really? I could come up with loads of ideas either way.

Will: But wouldn't it be better to come up with loads more?

And we could relive our childhood memories ♪

Akira: … Not sure I'm on board, but if ya want to, sure.

Will: Then let's go with that ♪

Brad: I saw that the weather was supposed to be taking a turn for the worse…

Will: Ah… it was supposed to rain, right?

Hopefully it holds off until nighttime…

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"Invincible Idol ☆"

Characters: Akira, Gast & Dino

Akira: MMM~~~... YUMMY~~~~~♪

? Dude, didja just take a pic of me?

Gast: Sure did. Ya look like you’re havin’ a ball with that hot dog, so I figured it’d make a great shot.

Can I post this later?

Akira: Sure! I don’t mind…

Gast: Sweet, thanks. Your account is practically empty, so your fans will totally get a kick outta this.

Akira: Ugh, shut it. I can't figure out how to post shit!

Gast: I know, I know. We’re posting stuff of you sometimes anyway, so you’re just fine the way you are.

Akira: … Also, why’re ya posting it “later”? Why the wait?

Gast: I can’t just post it now.

Akira: Why not?

Gast: Posting it in real time would just be advertising where we are.

Akira: Hm… Huh? … Okay?

Gast: Ya don’t get it, do you?

Speakin’ of, didn’t we tell ya to wear a hat and glasses when you’re out and about?

Akira: Ah, ya did, didn’t ya? Getting a hat totally slipped my mind. And I already have 20/20 vision.

Gast: Well… Geeeeez, I don’t even know where to start with this.

Akira: ???

Gast: We’re idols, yeah? Just look out how many followers we have. And if even this many people know what we look like…

Akira: Ah, I got it! So it's like there's wanted posters for us, right?

But I don't plan on doin’ any stupid or sus shit, so it should be fine, yeah?

Gast: That's not exactly the issue…

Akira: Hey, what about that?! Y'know, what's it called… couch surfing? Crowd-surfing? Let's do that!

Gast: ……. Ya mean “ego surfing”?

Akira: Yeah, that!

Gast: Hah… I'm probably the only person who can figure out what your gibberish means.

Let's see… “I just saw GS’s Akira on the train! It was totally the real deal! He was SO cool! OMG!”

Dude… you're totally out in plain sight.

Akira: That's fine with me! Hehe, they think I'm cool ♪

Gast: “I heard someone humming GS's Only One out in town and thought “woah, they're pretty good”, but it was Akira in the flesh… am I in a movie???”

“GS's Akira came to the convenience store I work at, and he bought some ice cream. I was totally panicked, so I asked if he wanted me to warm it up, but he just said “please do” 100% seriously. We both burst out laughing. I gotta stan.”¹

“I saw GS's Akira at a cafe, and he was super friendly when I tried talking to him. I asked him what to name my child, and he said “Voltage Max!””...

You're practically a walkin’ billboard at this rate! And why does everyone have a funny story about ya…

Akira: And what's wrong with that? Everything's peachy ♪

Gast: That's not the issue…

Some weirdo could bother ya, or ya could get a stalker, and at the very least all the fans crowdin’ near ya could cause problems for the other people around.

Akira: Ah, can't be causin’ problems, now can I? Hm… *chew*

Gast: … Enjoyin' that hot dog?

Akira: Yep! It's SUPER good!

Gast: *sigh* He didn't get me at all, did he…

───

Akira: Phew, I'm stuffed! That was delish~~~

Gast: I think I ate too much. I've been on a diet, so I haven't been able to just eat whatever.

Dino really got it good, don't he? He's always stuffin' himself with whatever he wants, and it only seems to give him more energy…

Is it cuz of his attitude? I heard ya gain weight if ya feel guilty over it…

Anyway, what's the game plan, Akira? Wanna head straight back, or… Huh?

… Akira?

───

Dino: 『Hey! Is this Gast-kun?』

Gast: … Dino? Ain't this Akira's number…

Dino: 『He left his phone at the agency. Like usual.』

Gast: Goddamnit~~~ Of course he did…! I knew he would! Why wouldn't he?!

Dino: 『W-What’s wrong, Gast-kun? Did something happen?』

Gast: Akira ran off somewhere. I only let my eye off him for second… Shit, how am I supposed to find him now?

Dino: 『Need some help? Where ar—』

Gast: Huh… Wait a sec…?

───

Akira: You are the Only One, Every Day ♪²

Your radiance sends my heart racing, I want to reach you ♪

Gast: (There he is…!)

Akira: You are the Only One, Every Time ♪

With those eyes that started have sparkling once more, watch me closely ♪

Gast: (Who knew I just had to look him up to find him so fast?)

(An impromptu concert at the park… the hell? And a ton of people are watchin’, too—)

Akira: ‘SCUSE ME! IS TAKUTO-KUN’S MOM AROUND?

Gast: (... Huh?)

Akira: If anyone’s seen her, give me a heads up! She should be carryin' his favorite cat plushie!

Guy in the Audience: Oh! I think I spotted someone like that on the street over there!

Akira: Woah, really?!

Mother: Takuto…!

Child: Mommy! It’s my mommy! MOMMY!!

───

Akira: Hehe, that’s a case closed ♪

I figured we could find her if we rallied this many people. Ain’t I a total genius?!

Guy in the Audience: Genius, Genius~! You rock, Akira~!

Gast: (Huh. So he was helpin’ a kid who got lost…)

(... Of course he was.)

(Maybe it’d be alright for him to stay like that. He doesn’t need to worry about stuff lik—)

Akira: Yo, Gast!

Gast: …!

Akira: You showed up too, huh~ Just on time!

Gast: Wait… Dun point me—

Female Audience Member A: What?! Gast-kun is here too?!

Female Audience Member B: NO WAY?! Where is he~?!

Gast: Shit… I don’t feel so good 'bout this…

Akira: C’mon up, Gast! Let’s put on a little show togethe—

Female Audience Members: KYAAAAA! GAST-KUUUUU~~~~~N!!!

Gast: YEEEEP…!

Akira: Woah… Surprised he can move so fast, wasn’t he full? Look at him go.

───

1. As made clear in the event story, the GS storyline takes place in Japan. In Japanese convenience stores, the clerk may ask you if you want to have your food heated up if you buy certain items. ↑

2. Akira is singing the lyrics of Only One here. ↑

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"Good Night's Sleep"

Characters: Akira, Oscar & Gast

Akira: —Huh? Ya makin’ coffee, Oscar?

Oscar: Yeah. Brad-sama said he’d keep working for a little longer.

Akira: Make me a cup too, then. Oscar Mountain Blend, please.

Oscar: Why? If you drink it this late, you won’t be able to sleep, won’t you?

Akira: Hey, stop treatin’ me like a kid!

Oscar: I’m not trying to. It’s just, your injuries are pretty serious… wouldn’t it do you some good to head to bed already?

You must be exhausted regardless. I mean, with what happened with Gast and all…

Akira: … I guess. But that’s why I wanna think things through a bit more before headin’ to bed. Y’know, about how to bring Gast back to Helios and all that.

Besides, there’s no way I can just go to sleep when my friend’s in such a rough spot.

Oscar: Your friend, huh…

Brad-sama told me that Gast was acting like a completely different person.

He said he was harsh and unsociable… that’s nothing like the Gast I know.

Akira: Yeah… that’s probably what Gast is like deep down.

It totally slipped my mind, but that’s the impression I had of Gast when we first met, back when he was known as the top dog among us delinquents.

He wouldn't let me into his group at all, and he was pretty forceful when drivin’ me out…

I mean, sure, I was just a kid back then, but most adults prolly woulda been intimidated too.

Plus, I heard he'd get into fights with some pretty sketchy people too…

(Billy said he'd been enrolled in a military academy since he was small, and already had experience on the battlefield… Well, that makes sense, I guess.)

(... It's all so much more than I could've ever imagined.)

Oscar: I see…

Akira: Huh?

Ah! Oscar, you're thinking Gast was just puttin’ on an act around us this whole time, ain't ya?

Oscar: ? Well, wasn't he?

Akira: No he wasn't.

The Gast you know is also the real Gast.

Oscar: …?

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Gast: —Hey. Didn't I tell ya to scram, kid?

Akira: And I told you! No matter what, I'm not budgin’!

I'm gonna keep comin’ until ya let me join in! I won't give up no matter what! That'd be super lame!

Gast: ……

Akira: Grr…

Gast: *sigh*... You're being a real pain in the ass, y'know that? If ya weren't so small, I woulda punched ya and shut ya up for good already.

Akira: Punch me then! That won't be enough to make me give up!

Gast: ……

Don'tcha got a perfectly fine home to return to? Head back and munch on the snacks your mom makes for ya.

Akira: … I do. I have a house, and a mom, and there's snacks too.

But there's no space for me…

Gast: …?

───

Gast: Hmm… Alright, I got the picture.

Akira: ……

Gast: That doesn't mean ya can just stay here, though. I've got no interest in bein’ a babysitter.

Akira: …! I ain't asking you to babysit me!

I'm gonna defeat you and become the top delinquent! I'll snatch this place from you using my own two fists!

Gast: … Oh yeah?

Alright. Let's have ourselves a little showdown, then.

Akira: … O-Okay…? Bring it on.

───

Akira: WHOO~~~~~ That was a blast ♪

Gast: You've got quite a knack for this, don’tcha? Ya kinda sucked at the beginning, but ya picked up every tip I gave ya.

Akira: I've never even played darts before. Who knew it could be so fun!

I'm gonna nail this ♪ And then I'll definitely beat Gast!

Gast: Keep at it, then. I'm rootin’ for ya.

Akira: Hehe ♪ I've never been to this kinda place so late.

This is loads of fun! So this is what delinquents do for fun…

Gast: Pfft…

Akira: Huh?

Gast: You really are a kid, huh. I bet your nice folks back home raised ya well.

Akira: S-Stop callin’ me a ki—

Gast: ‘Kay, ‘kay. If ya really like it that much, I can bring ya around again some time.

Akira: ……

───

Akira: I was a little scared of him at first, I'll admit, but he acted like a totally different guy once I told him all that stuff.

And once we got close, he took really good care of me. He treated me like family.

That was also the real Gast. I'm sure of it.

Oscar: ……

That time you spent with Gast was real, so the Gast you saw back then was also real, huh.

Akira: That's exactly what I'm sayin’!

Oscar: … I see.

… Friends are a nice thing to have.

Akira: Yep! No doubt about that ♪

Oscar: Here's your coffee.

Akira: Sweet! Thanks, Oscar.

Hehehe. I think I'll head to bed once I finish this.

Oscar: ? You changed your mind…?

Akira: Yeah. Thinkin’ like that doesn't suit me, and I prolly won't come up with anythin’ either.

I'll leave tomorrow's problems for tomorrow! I'll definitely come up with somethin’ better that way!

No matter what you're doin’, more energy’s always a good thing to have!

Oscar: You're right about that. In that case, you'll definitely need plenty of rest.

Akira: Hehe, I knew you'd say that ♪

Oscar: Well then. I'll go bring Brad-sama his coffee.

Akira: Thanks, Oscar. G'night.

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Ren: “The Gast Incident—”

Gast has been acting strangely.

Marion & Victor: Huh?

Ren: I said, Gast has been acting strangely.

Victor: What do you mean by that, exactly?

Ren: He hasn't been one bit irritating today.

Marion: Hah? “Not irritating?” That's why you reached out to us during patrol?

Ren: Yeah.

Victor: Why don’t we calm down and think this over, Marion? Does the fact that he went out of his way to report that to us itself not suggest that something is amiss?

What he said might not mean much on its own, but considering it’s Gast we’re discussing…

Marion: Oh, it’s Gast.

Gast: Ah, Marion…

Huh, and you two… Y’were all together, huh…

Marion: Ah! Just so you know, we weren’t planning on a cute little walk together for today’s patrol or anything! Don’t get any weird ideas!

Gast: Ah… ‘kay. I’m gonna check out what’s goin’ on over there…

Marion: ?! What the hell was that…?! He wasn’t irritating at all! There has to be something wrong with him!

Ren: That’s why I said he was acting strangely…

Victor: He certainly is acting odd. Were he the usual Gast, he would first grow suspicious and inquire as to why we are all gathered as one.

After that, he’d take advantage of the situation and suggest we all patrol together.

Ren: Yep. And then Marion would probably go “like hell we’re doing that!”.

Victor: Just what could be the matter? I’m a bit curious.

Marion: Didn’t his hair also look a bit off?

Ren & Victor: Huh?

Marion: Even though he wastes his time every morning putting together that ridiculous hairdo, his hair looked pretty unkempt today. Isn’t that strange?

Victor: So that piqued your interest…

Ren: I didn’t notice. Not like it matters.

Marion: Huh?!

Victor: Marion always pays surprisingly close attention to the people around him. Very well, let’s keep that in mind.

Marion: Oi, don’t think I’m letting that fly—

Victor: Just what could’ve happened to him… do you have any ideas, Ren?

Ren: No… I’m pretty sure he was acting normal yesterday, though. He was blabbering about his day before bed like usual…

But when he woke me up this morning, he was already acting kind of strange, I think.

Victor: I see… Then we can assume something must’ve happened sometime last night.

There’s a possibility his behavior is due to the influence of substance.

A couple of days ago, the rookies from East Sector came into contact with a level one substance, and had their personalities changed as a result.¹

That substance had the power to turn a positive disposition into a negative one, and vice versa…

Ren: And a substance like that could’ve made Gast stop being annoying?

Victor: I don’t believe he could be inflicted with the same substance—we’ve already recovered that one, after all.

A substance that causes something irritating to not be irritating anymore is a possibility, but I’m not sure about any of the particulars… How very interesting indeed.

Marion: But that’s just a “possibility”, right? Something other than substance could’ve caused it too.

Victor: For instance…?

Marion: He could’ve fallen down the stairs and hit his head, or had his body taken over by aliens, or been abducted a UFO…

Victor: Maybe you’ve been watching too many movies recently… All of those are much too unrealistic, and quite a massive leap of logic.

Marion: Huh?!

Victor: Well, I’m not completely sold on my own theory either. However, we’ll get nowhere if we do nothing but pass speculations back and forth.

We’ll require a bit more information before we reach any conclusions.

Ren: So? What should we do?

Victor: Let me think… For now, why don’t we just observe him for a little while?

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Victor: Hmm… he seems to be going through his patrol with utmost diligence.

Ren: It looks like he’s just waddling around to me.

Victor: Well, that can’t be helped when the patrol is so uneventful, can it?

Marion: Hey… doesn’t he look really unsteady? With all that staggering… he looks pretty disoriented.

Ren: …! He isn’t drunk or something, is he?

Marion: What?!

Victor: That is a possibility.

I’m not aware of Gast having a fancy for alcohol, but intoxication could certainly explain his behavior.

Marion: He’d do that and still have the gall to face all the citizens, in uniform and everything?!

Victor: It’s just another possibility for now. Let’s just keep a close eye on him from here—

Marion: God, I’m sick of this!

Why do I have to sneak around for that guy’s sake?!

Ren: H-Hey, Marion… he’s gonna notice us.

Marion: I don’t care! I feel stupid wasting my time like this. If we want to know why, we should just ask the guy himself!

Ren: Ah…

Marion: Oi, Gast!

Gast: Uh, Marion…? Woah…!

Marion: I don’t… smell any alcohol. So then why are you wobbling around like that?!

Gast: Um… Marion? Y’ should stay away from me right now…

Marion: What?! Speak up, would you! Just what’s the matter with you?! What happened to your usual babbling?!

Gast: Ah… well, today ‘m just, um…

Marion: Hurry up and start babbling already!

Gast: Huh…?

Marion: Get on with your usual stupid, pointless blabbering!

Gast: Woah…! Hey, d-dun shake me so much—

(Gast groaning)
Marion: What’s wrong with you?! Start blabbering already!

Gast: Urgh, m-my head…

Marion: Huh?

(Gast falls over)

Marion: Woah…! What’s wrong? Steady, pull yourself together, Gast!

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Victor: Hmm… his fever has gone down quite a bit…

Gast: Doc…?

Victor: Ah, did I wake you? My apologies. I was just taking your temperature.

Gast: My temp…?

… Where are we…?

Victor: We’re in the tower’s infirmary right now.

You collapsed during our patrol, so we carried you back. Do you not remember?

I took the liberty of investigating while you were resting, but you seem to have nothing more than your everyday cold.

You aren’t inflicted by any substance, nor were you abducted by any aliens or UFOs.

Gast: Aliens…? UFOs…?

Victor: Thankfully, Marion’s short temper worked to our benefit this time around, but why did you keep quiet about your poor condition?

Gast: Ah… I thought it wasn’t a big deal or anythin’, so I’d just keep an eye on myself…

Victor: It “wasn’t a big deal”? Even though you didn’t even have the energy to speak…?

Gast: So… how’d I end up here?

Y’ said I passed out or whatever, right…? I don’t really remember anythin’ that happened after Marion called out to me and grabbed my collar…

Victor: Well—

Marion: You had the nerve to collapse on me. Really, all your weight with not a single shred of consideration…

Gast: Huh, Marion and Ren…?

Ren: You’re lucky that Marion was the one in front of you when you fell. I doubt there are a lot of people capable of supporting your weight.

Marion: And just what do you mean by that, Ren?

Gast: S-Sorry ‘bout that, Marion. And… thanks.

Shouldja guys even be here? I’d hate to get ya sick…

Marion: I’ll be just fine. There’s no way a cold you caught could get me sick.

Victor: What kind of reasoning is that?

Marion: Oh, shut your trap.

Gast: I’m the most worried ‘bout Ren catchin’ it. Sure you’re doin’ alright?

Ren: I’m doing just fine. I doubt I’d catch it either.

Gast: Haha, oh you…

Welp. I’ll stay here until I’ve completely recovered, so you guys don’t gotta worry one bit, ‘kay?

Ren: ……

Gast: What’s wrong, Ren?

Ren: I got you a sports drink. I’ll leave it here.

If you need anything else, just text me.

Gast: W-What’s the matter, Ren? Yer not the type to say that kinda stuff…

Ren: …I know I owe you one.

Gast: Owe me…? Are ya talkin’ about when ya caught a cold and slept in? Haha, I thought ya already forgot ‘bout that.

‘Sides, I forgot all about that till just now, too.

Ren: I just wanted to repay you. That’s all.

Gast: Ah, Ren! Wait a sec…!

Make sure ya don’t sleep in tomorrow, ‘kay?

Ren: … You…

Victor: Hehe, should I wake you up instead?

Ren: There’s no need for that. I’ll… get up on my own tomorrow.

Gast: Well, he sure doesn’t seem confident. Will he be okay?

Marion: Like you’ve got the time to be worried about other people.

Good grief… Victor, hurry up and jab him with something that’ll put him to sleep.

Gast: W-Wait, don’t do that…! I can sleep on my own…!

Marion: Hmph… I suppose I should add something about maintaining one’s health to the omertà².

Victor: Fufu, the two of them must've went out of their way to drop by after their training.

Gast: Huh?

Victor: Ren was the one who brought our attention to your unusual behavior, and Marion was quite alarmed when you collapsed on him.

Gast: T-That so… huh.

Victor: You'd best recover quickly, to put them at ease.

I'll be taking my leave now.

Gast: Ah, got it. I owe ya a bunch, Doc. G'night.

Victor: Good night, Gast. Sweet dreams.

───

Gast: Sorry for worryin’ ya guys! Thanks to you, I've completely recovered! Voltage Max!

Juuust kiddin’! I feel great, I can hardly believe I was sick! It's gotta be because ya were all so kind to me!

Ya guys are usually so cold, but I got a lot more confidence in this team now! It feels like we actually have a chance here!³

Victor: Well then, I'll take this route for my patrol today.

Marion: Then I'll take a route that won't run into yours.

Ren: I'll head that way… no, this way.

Gast: H-Huh? Hey, guuuys?! Ya guys see me, right?

Well that's strange… I don't think I dreamed all that up…

Wait, ya gotta be kiddin’ me! Doc?! Marion?! Ren?!?! Why can't ya guys be that nice to the regular me…?!

1.This is a reference to East's Drama CD, which includes a part where Gray and Billy switch personalities. ↑

2. Marion says 血の掟 here, which means omertà, an Italian code of silence and loyalty in the face of the law. In other translations, it's referred to as his "blood rules" (which is the literal meaning of 血の掟), and are the Spartan rules Marion enforces on his rookies (and others). ↑

3. Gast literally says that the team "isn't something to be thrown away". This wording seems very intentional, given later developments... ↑

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Jacqueline: Marion-chama!

Marion: Jacqueline, Jack. You two managed to make it here.

It's not like I'd expect any less from such talented robots, so I wasn't worried, though.

Jacqueline: Jacqueline bought a souvenir for you! This hot dog is from a popular stand in Red South, so it's super tasty ♪

Gast: Ahaha, someone's excited! So, ya wanted us to give some pointers on Blue North, was it?

Jack: Yes. Brad handled it for Red South. Could I leave the matter of Blue North's to you?

Gast: Wait, why me?! Shouldn't one of the mentors do it?

Right, Marion?

Marion: And why is that? You're perfectly fine for the role, with how you're constantly running your mouth.

Gast: But I ain't an expert on this place or anything… Like, there are all these fancy houses and brand shops here, and I'm way more familiar with Red South.

Victor: Blue North City does attract a lot of people with expensive tastes, after all.

The crime rate and such is rather low, but much of the available entertainment here has a steep price tag.

But well, there's an art gallery and museum located here, so it's a sublime place to spend your time off. The museum has an exhibit dedicated to substance, so it's a fine place to learn something new.

Gast: Haha, Doc gets really excited when it comes to substance~ He's always telling us he's "a researcher before a hero" or whatever and locking himself up in his lab with his experiments.

And hey! Stop being so standoffish and join us, Ren!

Ren: Don't force your conversation onto me. I'm not particularly interested in this place, so I have nothing to say.

However, I think it's a quiet place. It's easier to relax here, since everywhere else is so noisy.

Gast: Haha, that blunt answer is just like you~

So uh, Commander? That's the kind of area Blue North is?

Victor: Well then, it appears we've just about finished, so I'll be on my way. I'd like to pay an overdue visit to the museum.

Marion: I'll be heading back to the tower. Jack, Jaqueline, I know things are probably really hectic for you, but be careful, okay?

Jacqueline: 'Kaykay! Jack and Commander-chama are with me, so everything will be a-okay ♪

Marion: But isn't the Commander new here? Well, whatever. Take care of the two of them for me, Commander.

Jack: Please be careful too, Marion.

Ren: I can leave now? Bye.

Gast: Wha, why's everyone leavin' already? Sorry, I'll be on my way too!

Wait for me, Ren!

Ren: Why are you following me? I have no plans of going with you. Go away.

Jacqueline: They all left…

Jack: Next, we'll be heading to Yellow West Island, which is handled by the West Sector. We'll be meeting with 13th Generation's Keith, Leonard, and Faith.

← Part 3 | Part 5 →

Rise Sunshine CD Masterlist

Akira ・ Gast ・ Dino ・ Asch

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When my dream came true,

I gained something to protect.

I'll be a sun that shines for you alone.

I'll be there for you.

Enveloped by my intuition that resounds

In the never-ending "present",

The things I wanna make reach you overflow,

And the things I wanna tell you grow,

No matter what the future holds, it won't change the fact that I'll be

Right here for you.

Until this flower blooms,

You know it all

Gast・Dino: I want you to stay the same old you.

You are the Only One, Every day.

Your radiance sends my heart racing,

I want to reach you.

You are the Only One, Every Time.

With those eyes that have started sparkling once more,

Watch me closely.

You are the Only One

As soon I hear your voice, (No matter when)

I'll come to your aid. (No matter where)

I gain the power to change the future

Gast・Dino: When I connect with you.

I'll dedicate these passing days and dreams to your happiness.

I might not show it, but all I wanna protect

Is your smile.

Your existence gave birth to light.

BREAK IT BREAK IT

I'll never stop singing out these unshakable feelings!

Until this flower blooms,

You know it all

Akira・Gast: I want you to stay the same old you.

You are the Only One, Every day.

Your radiance sends my heart racing,

I want to reach you.

You are the Only One, Every Time.

With those eyes that have started sparkling once more,

Watch me closely.

You are the Only One

The world in front of us is irreplaceable.

Surrounded by such a sight, keep your gaze on me.

You are the Only One

I wonder if the signal made by the city sounds

Will carry these feelings to you?

Even if this place

Changes one day,

All I'd want is to protect you.

Until this flower blooms,

You know it all

Akira・Dino: I want you to stay the same old you.

You are the Only One, Every day.

Your radiance sends my heart racing,

I want to reach you.

You are the Only One, Every Time.

With those eyes that have started sparkling once more,

Watch me closely.

I'm in my dream

Make it Sunshine

Watch me closely.
You are the Only One

There's something I wanna protect.
There's a flower I wanna make bloom.
I wanna support you, so
I'll be there for you.

Songs Masterlist

Ren ・ Gast ・ Marion ・ Victor
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I feel the calm before the storm,
This feeling that won't stop gnawing at me.
"Do I carry this burden?" "When will it come true?"
Victor・Marion: "Ah, Is there still hope left within me?"

I don’t know, you don’t know
But we still want to advance right now
Ren・Gast: We have no time to ask ourselves, so let's head off…

The beat of time is rioting;
It pounds at my chest.
Accepting wishes that go beyond my imagination, it grows passionate.
I don't know where it's headed,
Nothing's for certain, after all.
Shall we go find out? TIMELESS BEAT...I feel the beat

Staring back at you is a version of yourself not giving up,
Not content to let his dedication waver,
If, one day, today's pain was to vanish,
Victor・Marion: Ah, I'd want to tell him that it wasn't all in vain.

I know you, you know me
I want to advance further into the present.
Ren・Gast: It’s fine to rush a little;
Time is precious, after all…

To the point where my heartbeat swelled
All the way down to my freezing fingertips,
The impatience from not reaching that hope accumulated, and grew passionate.
I don’t know if that will stir up my anticipation,
Nothing’s for certain, after all.

Through this wide, blue sky within your heart,
Will you fly, even with your eyes closed?

The beat of time is rioting;
It pounds at my chest.
Accepting wishes that go beyond my imagination, it grows passionate.

I don't know where it's headed,
Ren・Marion: Nothing's for certain, after all.
Shall we go find out? TIMELESS BEAT...I feel the beat
We can’t stop anymore, Ah, I feel the beat

Songs Masterlist

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Gast's Other Side 4* Hero Story
Gast's Overflow 4* Hero Story
Akira's Overflow 4* Hero Story
NIGHTHAWK
Homecoming
Asch's 4* Goldenxxsection 3* Hero Story
Will's Starry Night 4* Hero Story
The Starry Night We Dreamed of That Day — Chapter 2
Akira's GoldenXXsection 4* Hero Story
Akira's First Storm 4* Hero Story
NORTH DRAMA CD: "The Gast Incident"
Rise Sunshine CD: New Million's Way of Life ~BLUE NORTH CITY~
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