This is amazing, Elbia!
You've really captured the traits of the characters!
Oh, stop. You're embarrassing me.
It's been a few days since we took Elbia on as our personal illustrator.
I got her to try her hand at drawing this season's anime characters, but...
I never expected you to draw them this well.
Well, that's because the hunting instinct is strong in us werewolves.
Huh?
I draw pictures instead of hunting.
If I let my instincts take control and did something reckless, I'd be punished heavily.
So werewolves like me are taught
to redirect our impulses into hunting and fighting toward something other goal.
Huh?
So you draw to distract yourself and endure your instincts?
But I like drawing, too, so this way suits me fine.
I see...
Then, keeping working hard, okay?
Sure!
5. This Really Is Another World
Thank you for the meal.
Here at my mansion, we have:
the master;
his bodyguard;
his maid;
his servant;
and a spy?
All sharing the same table when meals are served.
It's a most unusual breakfast table here in Eldant.
Hey, Shinichi-kun?
What is it?
Are you holding a lesson on BL today?
No, I hadn't planned on it.
I see.
Now, today, I'd like to begin discussing the history of bishojo games.
Games featuring only heroines began in 1991, with the release of this title:
Princess Prin Prin Maker
Princess Prin Prin Maker.
It's a life simulation game where you adopt a young war orphan,
and raise her to become a princess.
The next year saw the release of this title:
~ Graduation Again ~
Graduation Again.
In this game, you play the role of a fictional high school teacher
who's charged with seeing five problem children safely through to graduation.
Many felt the difficulty level was too high,
but it was a very well-crafted game.
The artwork was very pretty, as well.
Two years after that, a new title appeared that would revolutionize the genre.
Tokidoki
This one!
Trying to get a beautiful girl you adore to confess to you at the legendary tree...
In this game, the protagonist toils poignantly,
trying to inspire affection in different girls to finally achieve that goal.
It was astounding...
Tokidoki Critical
I was very hesitant when I first bought this one,
but the difficulty curve was just right and made it easy to get into.
The character expressions were detailed, and it was a well-constructed game.
Sir!
Yes, Romilda-kun?
Who was your favorite chara—
Fujimaki Iori!
Huh? Oh, okay?
Still, Fujimaki Iori was so hard to clear...
She was a real handful.
Are there any other questions?
Sir...
Yes, Dwara-kun?
Which game is your favorite, sir?
This one!
S.J.2!
It's the second title in a series of pure love games,
where the protagonist and those around him witness mysterious events,
all because of magic and the "Everlasting Plum Tree" on Hajime Island.
It's really touching to watch
Ume and Kotone do everything they can to help the protagonist, Toshiyuki.
Now then, let's all experience it together.
San Japo 2
First, please watch the scene where
your childhood friend, Ume, makes her first appearance.
San Japo 2.
Toshiyuki: Phew, it's gotten pretty late.
Toshiyuki: Brrr...
According to the weather forecast, today's high temperature was supposed to be zero Celsius.
And yet Ume is waiting for him at the entrance of the school.
I walked with my hands in my coat pockets.
Toshiyuki: This is a perfect day to just stay at home and keep myself warm under the kotatsu...
As I approached the school gate...
I saw a bored-looking figure leaning against the wall.
Toshiyuki: Is that... Ume?
She checked her watch, and then looked up at the sky to exhale white puffs of breath.
She hugged herself in order to stay warm.
"What's she doing out in this cold weather?"
I walked up to her quickly.
Toshiyuki: Hey, are you waiting for someone?
Ume: Huh? Ah, Nii-san! What a coincidence.
Toshiyuki: This isn't a coincidence. How could I miss you when you're standing right there?
Ume: That's not true.
"There are no absolutes in this world, you know."
Ume: Anyway, are you going home now?
Toshiyuki: Yeah. Are you meeting someone?
Ume: Nope. I thought maybe I'd go home with you.
"I see. Okay, see you tomorrow, then!"
I gave her a refreshing smile, said goodbye, and walked past Ume.
Toshiyuki: Geh—
My collar was grabbed from behind.
Ume: Nope, I thought maybe I'd go home with you, Nii-san.
She was smiling.
Her smiling face was scary.
Toshiyuki: ...
Ume: Teehee <3
Toshiyuki: ...
Ume: Teehee <3
Toshiyuki: ...
Ume: Teehee <3
Toshiyuki: Wh-What did you have in mind, miss?
I ended up asking politely.
Hey, Shinichi-kun...
Yes?
Are you holding a lesson on BL tomorrow?
No, I hadn't planned on it.
I see.
I'm home!
Huh?
Myucel?
That's odd.
Myucel?
Hm?
Oh, Master...
Myucel?
W-W-Welco—
Myucel?!
My apologies.
A-Are you all right?
Y-Yes.
I-It's not what you think!
I wasn't trying to breathe in the smell
of a woman's underwear or anything like that, and um...
Master?
I mean, that's a lot of laundry, isn't it?
Yes, most of it is Miss Elbia's.
Elbia's?
She said this tends to happen when she's drawing illustrations.
Hm...
I'm glad to see she's working hard, but if she's increasing your work...
It's all right, I'm fine.
Miss Elbia is helping you with your work.
I want her to be able to work worry-free.
We're still in the prelim phases, though.
Though, at some point, I do want to see a doujinshi drawn by Elbia.
I'm envious.
Huh?
Oh, no,
it's because all I can do to help you are things like cooking and cleaning, so...
Myucel...
Um, but...
If Miss Elbia can work hard thanks to me doing laundry more often, then...
That means I'm helping you, too...
doesn't it?
Just how adorable can this girl get?!
Listen, Myucel...
Cooking and cleaning are a basic part of daily life.
Being unable to draw won't hinder a person's lifestyle,
but neglecting either of those will.
You think so?
I do.
I'm only able to work hard because of you, Myucel.
Thank you for everything.
Master...
I'll help.
Master, you mustn't! That's my job!
Don't worry, don't worry.
Huh? Where's Elbia?
Holed up in her room.
She said she didn't need dinner.
I tried calling her several times, but...
I see...
Elbia, are you sure you don't need to eat?
I'm coming in...
Elbia?
Hey?
Elbia?
Hm?
No, um...
I want you out!
Elbia?
S-Sorry for disturbing you.
What was she doing?
Outbreak Company
Romilda
Favorite Anime: Handsome Academy Favorite Character: Yuuichi
Outbreak Company
Loic
Favorite Anime: ISS Favorite Character: Koyamada Maya
Still, everyone's learning really fast, aren't they?
We'll have to change our plans to match.
Yes.
Don't you think it's about time? For BL, I mean.
What was that about last night?
Hey, are you listening?
Oh, sorry, what were you saying?
Sheesh...
How rude!
You're the rude one!
I've put up with it till now, but I'll take it no more!
That's my line!
Let's take this outside!
Oh no!
I've already told you!
Protect me, Onii-chan! 4 is the best in the entire series!
The clarity and beauty of its graphics go without saying,
and it has a wealth of variety in its kiss scenes and patterns!
It also has plenty of gameplay elements,
putting it on a different level from other galge!
A whole other level!
Yes, but all the graphics are still flat.
What?!
More importantly, pay attention to the figure...
that comes with the first print limited edition of Onee-chan Sword for the GS3!
There's pearl tone treatment on her brassiere,
and the texturing of her weapon captures the metallic look perfectly.
No, even more important than that,
is the beautiful clarity of her skin which is a work of art!
You call that art?!
You idiot! "Cloud" is life!
That's right! Exactly!
Tch! A 2D character certainly suits your two-dimensional lifestyle!
Dirty people like you will never understand how great that scenario is!
What'd you say?!
Wanna make something of it?!
Cut it out, you guys.
What's it got to do with you?!
Don't you think it's a bit silly to be arguing about such a thing?
Thank goodness. At least one of them is levelheaded...
Galge? Figures?
I'm exasperated at how far you've fallen.
Hm?
If you're going to debate,
you should show interest in a more noble matter, like we have.
Huh?
Yes, we are the "Society for the Protection of Loli Dwarves!"
Yup, he's just as bad, too.
So you're just plain pedophiles?!
How dare you?!
All dwarven women possess baby faces and a small frame,
and even after they mature, they're eternal lolis!
Is it not a gentleman's duty to watch over them from afar?
Yeah, DFC rules!
It is a gentleman's duty.
Shut up!
You perverted gentlemen!
That's a label of honor for us!
Wh-Wh—
Why are you saying such crazy things?!
Okay, that's enough.
Everyone in your seats.
The bell's already rung.
Yes...
You're all adapting way too fast...
Is this one of those cases?
Where injecting something into those with no acclimation causes it to work too well?
Master, you have to hurry!
Huh? What's wrong?
Her Imperial Majesty has summoned you to the castle at once!
Petralka's summoned me?
Elbia?!
Again?
What's going on with her?
Don't tell me?!
You let your guard down, didn't you?
You never even knew you were being targeted, Shinichi, you fool.
Elbia's an expert assassin,
and her silly manner of speech and her fluffy, furry figure
are all just part of her camouflage to make me let my guard down?!
First, the school, now Elbia...
Maybe I'm just too naive?
Still, I wonder what the sudden summons is all about.
I wonder if it's about Elbia...
What did you come here for?!
Huh?
I-It's not like I was waiting for you or anything, Shinichi!
Um, you summoned me, right?
Hmph!
What's gotten into her?
I don't know...
Shinichi!
Y-Yes!
Shinichi, I hate you, you hear?!
Hmph!
What's gotten into you, Petralka?
Oh, um...
Like I said,
I hate you, you hear?!
Hmph!
Um...
Have I done anything to offend you, Your Imperial Majesty?
Why are you saying that?!
Because you said you hate me...
You fool! Of course I don't hate you!
Huh?
Why, you!
You're the evangelist of otaku culture! Can't you figure it out?!
Wait, what?
I was being, um...
you know... that thing.
Tsundora!
Petralka...
What?
It's tsundere.
They're different?
Completely different.
Hm...
Otaku culture is deeper than I thought...
Indeed it is.
Huh?
Shinichi, I know I once said Otaku culture must be worthless,
but it seems I will need to rethink my opinion.
Galius-san, why do you say that?
I've learned a bit about it, as well.
Minori.
Thank you. It was very informative.
Really?
Huh?
Oh, do not worry, Shinichi.
I'm only returning what I borrowed.
Returning what?
Sought from all sides ~ Tokio Sou-uke Book ~
Huh?!
Wait, M-Minori-san?!
Huh?
What kind of book did you lend him?!
I thought Galius-san might like it.
You thought he might like it?!
Fear not, Shinichi.
Huh?!
I am not "the kind of guy who'll go after normals, too."
I'd like to believe you're using that phrase without knowing its meaning...
I thought I'd already studied tsundora enough, but...
Can we please move on to the real business?
Huh?
Her sudden summons was just so she could act tsundere?!
So, now we have official approval from her advisors to add BL to our classes!
Master, I have a question.
When Shino-sama says,
Seitokai no Yakuintachi
"Today's a heavy day" in this manga, what does she mean?
Uh...
Oh, sorry.
Um, what did you say?
My apologies.
Why are you apologizing?
You're already tired from your classes, yet you're helping me...
Th-That's not it.
I just had something on my mind, so I spaced out.
Is something troubling you?
Well, Elbia...
No, I was just wondering if everything is all right like this...
What am I even saying?
Okay, study time, study time.
What was next?
You really are a mysterious person.
Huh?
So much has happened since you came here, Master.
Not only do you treat someone like me equally,
but I've also grown close to our Empress.
That was all your own doing, Myucel.
No,
it was thanks to you, Master.
Because you taught me this culture,
I was able to believe that it might be possible for two people of different status
to understand each other someday.
Thank you.
Um, Master...
You'll be returning to your home country one day, won't you?
Hm, probably.
But I think that's still a long way off.
When you finally return to your country...
I was hoping you might take me with you...
Myucel said that a while back, but...
does she still want to do that?
Myucel.
If... What if...
Would you, um...
If I were to go home to Japan,
would you want to leave Eldant and come with me?
Yes.
Even if it meant you couldn't return?
Yes.
If I'm allowed to, that is.
I see.
Yes.
I see.
Yes.
I see.
Yes.
Um...
Please take me with you, Senpai!
Huh?
Please! Senpai!
Myucel...
You smell nice...
Huh?
You smell so nice...
Myucel... Not as good as you.
You let your guard down, Shinichi!
E-Elbia?!
Your life is mine!
A dream, huh? Hm?
Elbia?
Wh-What's wrong?
I-Is she really trying to kill me?!
I'm sorry!
I'm really... sorry!
What are you doing?
Minori-san, it's not what you think, pleas list—
D-Don't go, Myucel!
At least let me explain!
I really am sorry.
When that time of the month comes, I always lose control.
Yeah, I was shocked...
You mean you go into heat or something?
Yes.
When the full moon's out, I become more animalistic,
and all kinds of desires grow stronger.
It becomes harder to fight my instincts and...
Huh?
Then, the reason you've been acting strange is...
Not because of Bahailam or anything?
Huh?
What does Bahailam have to do with anything?
Well...
I don't plan on going back home anymore.
Then, that strange illustration...
Oh, that.
When I was drawing you, I couldn't hold back anymore...
I really am sorry.
No, I'm the one who should apologize.
Huh?
I thought you might be after my life.
Though, there's no way you'd do that.
I really am sorry.
No, don't sweat it.
But do you go after any old man?
Do you lose yourself completely?
No... That's not the case, but...
In other words, you don't mind as long as it's Shinichi-kun?
Huh?!
B-But that's creepy, isn't it?
I'm not the same as humans...
That's not true.
Huh?
I told you before, didn't I?
Fluffy ears and fluffy tails are great.
Lord Shinichi!
Th-They're touching me! Th-They're touching me!
Looks like you can't dillydally anymore, doesn't it?
Oh, yes. I'll do my best.
Huh? No, um, that's not what I meant...
You've already met the conditions for your harem
with a maid and furry girl living under the same roof as you.
Aren't you the popular one?
I'm jealous.
Give me a break!
Like I said!
Kinako no Yama tastes better!
No, Tatsunoko no Sato is better, right?!
You, say something, too!
I prefer Doala no March.
What are you saying?!
E-Elbia?!
Are you in heat again?! Isn't that too soon?!
I'm not in heat, but I can't hold back!
Next Episode: Soccer... Soccer?
I mean, I mean... not after Lady Minori showed me that!
Wh-What did she show you?!
Not a BL boo—
Balls!
Huh?!
She showed me huge balls!
I just can't resist them!
Um, I think something's a bit off here...
But I guess I'll find out next time...