Episode 20 From the Ring, Hope
So you know, the thing to be most worried about in a crowd is catching a cold, right?
And for me, my voice is my life, which leaves me vulnerable in crowds.
So I thought I'd go to the pharmacy at Shibuya's scramble crossing
to get myself a mask.
Fast, like lightning. I only meant to be gone for a few seconds!
But when I bought my mask like the wind and came out,
everybody was gone. Haha! Thought you all left me behind!
Then again, there's no way you guys would do that.
You guys left because you got caught up in a battle, right?
So to wrap everything up, Lucy's super strong. Right, right?
I don't want to talk to you.
-Don't think that I'm like you. -Huh?
What did he mean?
Do you want to know what it is?
Listen closely. You...
took my mother away.
That's not possible.
It was my first time meeting him.
But why did seeing him
make me feel nostalgic?
-See ya. -Yeah, see you later.
Let's all greet each other with some Oparios tomorrow!
Bye! See you all tomorrow!
Hm, I guess that helped a bit.
Opario.
I'm super duper sleepy.
Me too. I couldn't really sleep.
I just kept thinking about losing.
-Akira, you too? -Opario!
-Good morning. -Good morning.
What happened to you guys?
I couldn't sleep at all.
It's frustrating, isn't it?
Well, actually,
a strange sound's been bothering me ever since last night.
See? It's happening again.
What's that? Sounds so annoying, not cute at all!
Nothing good about that.
Hey, this reminds me. This was like when you first showed up.
Huh? What's that sound?
-I wonder if this is related. -No clue.
It's here.
What's this'?
Oh right. You don't know about this.
It flashes after battling in MS?
Yup. lt's telling you that the time's come to meet your new monster.
It's probably from the experience
against lzanami, Doom, and Lucy.
Really?
Sup. Seems like you've been getting along with everyone lately.
This used to be a rare sight. Did you stop being shy? Huh? Whoa!
Bang!
We're here. This is where you'll meet your new monster.
Here...
The MS Colosseum in the basement?
Going there's kinda scary, huh?
Especially with what happened recently.
Hm? How's everybody doing?
Oh, it's Taiyo.
I just had a fantastic shopping spree. How about you?
And whoai that ring's flashing! Heading to the Coliseum, huh?
Then I'll tag along, too!
Wow, he's annoyingly energetic.
Welcome.
I'm very sorry for the inconvenience.
We're still fixing things up,
but the monster summoning system is available.
He's awfully polite.
Or more like a completely different person!
He probably doesn't remember.
Right over here.
So you see, this is--
Is the new monster summoning system!
You can get new monsters here!
All right, I'm first!
Who-will-come-out? What-will-come-out?
So cute!
It's another bunny!
That's amazing!
People say monsters can observe you through the ring.
They end up choosing the player they want to team with.
If that's true, it's like players and monsters are bound by fate.
Yeah.
Let's get along, okay?
I'm going next.
What's up, bro?
Whoa! It's John Manjiro!
How's it going glasses bro? What about this funky flow?
Is that a no for John Manjiro?
Yeah, yeah, say it like so!
What the heck was that?
Unbelievable.
Next is my turn!
Napoleon?
Awesome!
A monster with great stats, plus Deity Slayer!
Wow.
Aoi and Minami are going to improve with them.
My bunny!
-Put your hands up in the Sky! -Akira's gonna leave him behind.
I need to evolve with my monster, too.
Defeat Haruma, and unravel the truth of my memories.
Yes. Yes, indeed.
With our ultimate duo, we'll be able to overcome any--
What about me?!
I'm going to get stronger.
Let's team up in MS!
The purpose of one's existence lies in one's ability to accomplish their duty.
Let us fight back to back!
Yeah!
Whoa! It's Ryoma Sakamoto!
He's one of the best fire element monsters!
So that noise was coming from you.
Nice to meet you, Ryoma.
All right, we're just getting started!
Yeah.
First, we have to become the best in Kaminohara.
Oh, so we're going there, huh?
Then, you four will have to beat the top four in Kaminohara.
And you know, I heard they put on quite a show.
To be continued