~ Magical Circle Guru Guru ~
A door hull of unknown has opened.
A door that will suck you in as soon as you take a peek.
Time has been broken. The world has started to tremble.
If you don't hold on tightly, you'll be thrown off.
Ah, my heart is throbbing.
An invisible premonition expands.
This mystic feeling will, ah, be put into my kiss too.
Overflowing with feelings.
Is it real? Magic of Love.
Gemjam, a continent under the rule of the Kodai Kingdom and its King, Uruga XIII.
To the south of this continent,
far south of the Kodai capital, was a plain little village.
In this small village,
a strange legend of a mystical beast was told up until the present day.
This mystical beast flew,
shot laser beams from its eyes, blew fire out of its mouth,
breathed poison from its nose, had 8 arms to attack,
caused cracks in the ground with its 200 legs,
made food go bad with the rays of light coming from its tail,
and, last but not least, kept on farting.
The people of the village called it Guruguru, and revered it as a god not to anger.
Everyone, gather up!
A fun, fun picture story is about to begin.
No way!
I don't want to hear no story from some old witch.
It's all lies anyways.
Let's go do something.
Yeah, let's go.
Don't be absurd.
Look, we can just jump over them.
You disrespectful kids!
Ouch! That's so mean!
Shut up, sit down and listen to the story!
Hmph!
- Let's begin! - Hmm, I see.
And then the seal which held the evil Giri, was broken.
So it's one of those "What will become of the world?" stories.
No it isn't.
Ow!
Don't be reading the climax!
Well, let's begin then, shall we?
A long time ago, in the time of King Uruga III,
the evil Giri, had plans of taking over the world,
and thus came against Uruga III.
Using his dark magic, Giri summoned monsters.
The King's army fought Giri and his powers of darkness with light magic.
This conflict was later known as the Magic War.
Giri's dark magic was very powerful and the Kingdom of Kodai was being cornered.
It was then when Uruga III sought the help of a tribe that specialized in light magic.
This magician from the tribe, using very powerful dark magic...
to her advantage, was able to seal the evil one.
And so the world was once again peaceful.
However,
300 years have passed and the seal has been broken.
Giri has returned and now threatens the world again.
A truly terrible story.
Huh?
Her attempts to scare them had no effect.
No effect, no effect.
Oh my, an official notice from the King.
Heroes wanted.
A reward of 50000 Rin...
and the seat as Prince of Kodai for the one who defeats the evil Giri. King Uruga XIII.
What's a Giri?
That's a fine wooden sign. I bet it would make great firewood.
We should wait until Bado sees this notice first. He loves this stuff about heroes.
OK now. Let's get back to tending to the Meke Meke.
Yes, the mighty Guruguru will be angered if we neglect our work.
Oh, Guruguru is just a myth.
Guruguru is no myth.
Geez, she scared...
the jeepers out of me.
Oh, it's the old witch who lives on the outskirts of the village.
She's really a queer one.
Oh, it's Bado.
Good news Bado. Take a look at this official notice.
What is it?
This is...!!!
He took the whole thing with him.
This isn't good news for his son.
NIKE!!!!
Hey NIIIKEEEE!!!!
NIIKEEE...
NIKE!!
Nike are you around?
I'm not going to do it.
What are you saying, Hero?
That's right, Hero.
You're going to the castle, Hero.
Stop calling me "Hero" already!!
Sheesh, what's with all this calling me "Hero"?
I'm never going to be a HERO.
STUPID BOY!!
When I was young, I was supposed to become a Hero.
I did the necessary training...
but I couldn't become one because there wasn't a great enemy to defeat.
You should be happy now because there's evil in the world now.
What's so happy about having evil in the world?
Yes, it was 13 years ago when you were born.
Is the baby here?
Yes, it's a baby boy Bado.
You did well Rena.
Let me hold him.
Critical hit!
Since that day, I decided to raise you to become a Hero.
Very good Nike.
That training.
And that training.
They were all done to prepare you in becoming a Hero.
Humph, you just had a lot of free time.
What's this getup for? Stop it!
If I really have to do this, I'd prefer to be a Magic User.
And cast some cool magic like a Fireball.
Oh no Nike. I wouldn't let you become one.
The most important class in adventures is always that of a Hero.
This class is quite competitive...
but it's quite easy to make it big quickly and your future's set.
You make a good point...
But I won't become a Hero.
I want to live a carefree life.
Nike!
Hero is hit with a paralysis dart.
Oh you're feeling sleepy. Take a nap.
Yes, you need to have plenty of rest just before you begin any journey.
Children really grow up quickly, don't they?
Yeah, our child's time has finally come.
Humph, I'm not going to any stinking castle.
Darling?
Yes?
I knew that this day would come some day,
but now that this day has come it's...
Mother...
Rena...
I'm sorry...
Good night Nike.
Oh good night.
You are a...
Hero!!
Oh a Hero!!
Oh, a Hero!!
Nike is a Hero!!
I'm not sleepy...
I'm not sleepy at all!!
Oh I see.
Well then, I'll make you lunch then shall I?
It's something really special.
A good idea.
You need to eat something before your journey.
Oh no...
I'll eat, but I still won't go to the castle.
You're still saying that?
You'll change your mind once you have something in your stomach.
Dig in.
It's...
It's a Hero's lunch.
It's all shaped into a map.
I-I feel sick...
Hero is poisoned.
That's the poisonous swamp.
Quickly! Eat the cure herb above it!
Oh no! That's the shrine! What kind of Hero eats the castle?
If you don't hurry, you'll die!
Hero is confused.
Confused, Confused.
If you eat the church, then you won't be able to come back to life!
This, too, is part of your training.
Oh no, you ate the devil's castle. There's nothing left but to die.
I've had enough of this!!!!
Hero finally gave in and decided to go to the castle.
I'm so glad that you finally changed your mind to go.
Well I didn't want to die, did I?
Nike, stop by the old witch's place first.
What?! Why?
'Why', you ask?
Because it's a tradition tor people who leave the village.
A tradition.
Nike.
Father.
Take this.
What?
It's the helmet I used when I was young.
It may save your life someday.
Father.
Darling, it's cracked here.
Oh you're right. That'll affect its defense value.
That's OK father.
Oh really?
Yeah, this way's better.
You think you're some gang boss?!!
Forget about it. I'm not giving you anything. Go as you are.
Take care of yourself.
I guess it is a good idea for me to go on a journey.
But I'm a bit disappointed about not getting anything though.
Oh well... Nike nii-chan~!
I heard that you were going to the witch's place?
That's right.
News really travels fast in the country.
What's the matter?
You shouldn't go to the witch's house.
Why?
I saw a monster come out of that house last night.
That's a monster house!
By monster house you mean...
What in the world is that witch's house?
Maybe I should go home?
Oh Hero.
Where do you think you are going?
I'm going, I'm going.
Hello there...
It's so dark here.
Oun Mrs. witch?
Mrs. witch?
Looks like she's not around.
Who is it?
Aaagh, it's the monster!!
Who's the monster?
Oh it's the old witch.
Well it's pretty much the same thing.
Oh, so you're the Hero eh?
So someone who calls himself a Hero has knocked on my door.
Am I the first to come?
Everyone around here is a coward.
So for someone so young, you do not wish to live?
Y-yes I do.
As a matter of fact, I think I'll go home now.
You cannot leave now because the door is sealed.
Heroes cannot flee.
Well then Hero.
Do you know of the legend of Guruguru?
Guruguru?
Guruguru is a word not to be spoken by children.
No one would tell me what it meant.
Mother, what does "Guruguru" mean?
Oh no, you must never say that word again.
Ever since then, I've always thought that it was an ecchi-related word.
It isn't!!
It is an ancient magic, which has been kept secret up until now.
Guruguru is a kind of magic?
Yes.
It is a magic...
created by the Migumigu people.
Only the Migumigu can use it.
The Migumigu?
Do you know of magic circles?
Guruguru is very similar to it.
One engraves a diagram and summons its powers.
I will give you this Guruguru magic.
To me?
Yes.
It was twelve years ago...
when one of the last people of the Migumigu came here.
I apologize for the sudden intrusion but I wish to ask you for a favor...
That is the magic book and staff to use the magic circles.
This is the remaining survivor of the Migumigu people.
With the eminent arrival of the evil Giri,
many of the evil ones agents wish to obtain this child for his evil purposes.
Please give this child refuge.
I understand. As a member of the magic council, I will do so. Don't worry.
We must take care of you first.
I thank you, but it's too late for me...
Hey, hang in there. Hey!
After that, I raised the child in the art of Guruguru under secrecy.
I will bring you the child. Wait.
A Guruguru Magic User?
Might be a monster...
Oh no, he ate the Hero.
We'll just have to find another Hero.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
A...A...A...Actually, I think I'll just go home now.
What are you talking about?
Come out now.
OK!
This is the last survivor of the Migumigu people, Kukuri.
Pleased to meet you.
It's a girl...
Please take care of Kukuri, Hero.
The world's fate lies in the hands of both of you.
I'm so happy that she wasn't a monster.
You haven't heard a word I've said, have you?
LISTEN WELL,
Guruguru is a very dangerous magic!
It can be a blessing or a curse depending on how it is used!
TAKE THE UTMOST CARE!
Oh yes, Kukuri, I have a staff that I must give to you.
It's in that treasure chest.
It's a lot more powerful than the staff that you currently have.
I don't want it.
Huh?
I like the staff I have.
Don't be silly. You're a goner if you venture outside with that staff.
It's not a matter of what you like or don't like, you stupid girl.
Well I do like it, so there, you old hag!
If I can't take this staff, then I'm not going anywhere, you cow!
You airhead! It's for your own safety.
If I don't like it, then I don't want it!
This conversation is going downhill... If I don't like it, then I don't want it!
This conversation is going downhill...
Anyway, take a look at it.
Here it is.
Magic Circle staff.
Can only be used by the Migumigu people. It is used to engrave magic circles.
No way, not on your life. The design's so NOT CUTE!
Take care of her Hero.
No way, no way, no way.
Here's the key. No way, no way, no way.
Hurry!
OK, OK...
Open the door!
OK OK... Open the door!
I don't want it!!
Take the Magic Circle staff too. I don't want it!!
Take the Magic Circle staff too.
Yes, yes.
I'm counting on you, Hero!
I don't want it!
At last!
I don't want this staff!
Hey.
How do you use Guruguru?
Show me some magic.
Come on.
All right.
I'll do an easy fire circle.
First you have to engrave the fire symbol, Taura.
It's like drawing graffiti.
Then you go like this.
And it's done!
Then?
Then what happens?
WOOOAH!
W-what is this?
Hero.
It can't be...
Disappear you dumb thing!
Your spell failed!
I tried to cast a fire spell. Your spell failed!
I tried to cast a fire spell.
Big-bad-monster~!
The symbol for fire is a Tora, not Taura!
I'm sorry.
Humph, summoning another strange thing again...
Um, excuse me..."again"?
Would yesterday be...
Oh, you know about it?
The same thing happened yesterday.
So the story I heard about a monster was because of her.
I didn't want to mention it, but I guess I'll have to now.
What?
The real horror of this magic is when a spell fails.
Like what happened just then?
Yes.
It draws upon an unknown energy so you don't know what will happen.
N-no way...
On top of that, the girl's not very good at remembering things,
so she tends to forget the symbols.
Oh god...
Well then, good luck Hero!
I'm feeling a bit tired now.
W-wait!
Good luck and have a nice journey to Kodai Castle!
How irresponsible is that!
Let's go Hero.
To Kodai Castle!
I have the feeling that...
I'm going to get into more of the same trouble being with this girl.
Hey, you don't really like that staff right?
How about going back to exchange it?
It's OK.
I'll keep it because you gave it to me.
Well, let's go then?
And so the Hero Nike and the Magic User Kukuri left Plain Old Village.
However could what lies ahead for the two be more confusion?
Can these two really be capable of defeating the evil Giri?
The journey is one full of uncertainty.
Let's go!
I'm impressed at myself for walking alone on the side road.
Yet I unleash heartless words on those people that get tired from walking.
My small self gets enthusiastic as the wind plays with me.
And finally I stand here.
Today - a day where nothing worked the way it was supposed to.
But a plain life would sure be boring.
Tomorrow is a day where I live my life with you.
So this is a good way to get out of the rut.
Today - a day where nothing worked the way it was supposed to.
But a plain life would sure be boring.
Tomorrow is a day where I live my life with you.
So this is a good way to get out of the rut.