Quest 01 The RPG That Begins with "Nice to Meet You"
All right! We beat the dragon!
We did it!
Seiga Academy
Hey, let's go check it out sometime!
Great idea!
Please present your ID card.
Okay.
Give me a second.
Are you really one of our students?
Yeah, I'm in class 2-B.
You're awfully suspicious.
I promise I'm not.
No, you definitely are.
He definitely is.
He's a Seiga Academy student.
He's Tachibana Itsuki-kun from class 2-B.
What?
Izumi-san, you know him?
No.
The student council president knows the faces and names of every student.
Ah, I wouldn't expect any less from her.
You, look for it again.
O-Okay.
Rules are rules.
And things have been dangerous lately.
Thanks for your hard work.
There it is!
I found it.
See? I'm not suspicious after all.
Save that for after your card checks out.
Okay, okay.
Um, thanks.
Oh, right.
See? I'm not suspicious.
Hey, Itsuki.
You're back, huh?
Took you long enough.
Hey, Kota.
I roused the guard's suspicion because I couldn't find my card.
That's unfortunate.
Izumi-senpai, welcome back.
Thank you.
It's good to see you again. This is for you.
I'll cherish this.
We prayed super hard for you to pass the national exam.
Thank you. I'll do my best.
You must've really enjoyed your summer vacation
if you're coming back on the very last day.
There's nothing to do at the dorm.
And it's not like anyone's waiting for me.
Oh, right.
My sister told me to share these with my friends.
How was Chizuru-neesan?
She was moaning and groaning about finding a job.
She was furrowing her brow like this.
What a waste.
She'll ruin her good looks if she does that.
Hey, Tachibana.
Long time, no see.
That looks good. I'm taking this.
Kota, you wanna play tonight?
Sorry, but I'm not doing anything until after the meet.
Oh, right.
Another time, then.
What was that about?
PSO2.
PSO2?
I told you about it before.
It's Phantasy Star Online 2, or PSO2 for short.
I told you to give it a try.
I seem to recall you mentioning something like that.
You know, if you're not playing online games in this day and age,
you'll get left behind.
Yeah, right. It's just a game, right?
Seiga Academy Student Council 1 New Mail
Message for Tachibana Itsuki-sama of class 2-B.
Tomorrow, after finishing your club activities,
report to the student council room in the main building at six o'clock.
I have an important message for you.
Sincerely, Student Council President Izumi Rina.
The student council president?
The opening ceremony will begin shortly.
Students, please report to the auditorium.
Wha—?!
What?!
You received an invitation from Izumi-senpai?
Yeah, for after school.
When did you and Izumi-senpai become good enough friends
to start emailing each other?
Actually, we just started.
Don't give me that.
Why are you acting so smug?
I'm joking.
It wasn't a personal invitation.
It was an official message from the student council.
Ah, there he is!
Tachibana!
Hey. What's up?
Sorry, but could you give us a hand again?
It's just a practice game, but a first-year caught a cold.
Sure, as long as we're done before six.
Thanks for the help.
She's always so beautiful.
It seems like Izumi-senpai is always surrounded by people.
As the headmaster mentioned earlier,
Opening Ceremony
the second semester is an important time for us third years.
Additionally, we'll be holding the school festival,
a major event for the academy.
I'd like to take this year's festival as an opportunity to strengthen the bonds
between all members of the academy.
Huh?
Let's make this a festival that couldn't have been done
Come to think of it, isn't Vice President Mishima-san missing?
without every student's participation.
She's studying abroad, so she withdrew from school over the summer.
I hope I'll have your support.
Seriously?
I heard Izumi-senpai ranked in the nation's top percentile in August's mock exams.
She's an outstanding athlete, too.
She does great at everything and looks good doing it.
But despite that, she's not haughty about it.
It's no wonder she's Seiga Academy's once-in-a-decade stand-out student,
the star of Seiga!
Thank you!
Thanks for waiting.
Thank you.
Thanks, Tachibana.
You made some good passes, and the captain was happy about it.
It's no wonder they call you the master sub.
I know you actually call me "the handyman."
It's a compliment.
Anyway, you handle everything thrown at you pretty well.
Another way of saying "pretty well" is "just okay."
In other words, I never do better than "just okay."
Did you hear?
In Chiba, an unmanned train ran out of control in the middle of the night.
Maybe the rest of my life will be "just okay," too.
I saw that online.
Near my parents' house, there was a car accident in the middle of the night.
No dramatic changes.
But not only was no one injured, there wasn't a single person at the scene.
An ordinary, "just okay" life.
Yesterday, I fell asleep with autorun on while questing.
Me, too.
Hey, it's already six. Let's eat.
Six?
The president told you to be here at six.
Sorry.
How could you be so thoughtless as to keep the student council president waiting?
You think this is a joke?
President, I'm against this.
I agree.
Me, too.
The matter has already been decided.
It's not up for debate.
Isn't that right?
Tachibana Itsuki-kun.
Yes?
I'm appointing you the student council vice president as of today.
What?
And as vice president, this is your first task.
PSO2?
[PSO2] (Pee Ess Oh Two) An abbreviation of "Phantasy Star Online 2," an online RPG that gained popularity with youth worldwide as widespread use of Ethernet helped realize high speed communication.
[ARKS] The organization to which the player characters of "PSO2" belong. Based around the interplanetary fleet "ORACLE," it operates on various planets to wipe out the "Darkers," who seek to invade and destroy all of space.
What? Teach you how to play PSO2?
I see.
So you finally feel like trying "the RPG that begins with 'nice to meet you.'"
It's the student council vice president's job.
Student council vice president?
Who?
Me.
What?!
That's a very appropriate reaction.
You're the vice president? Why?
Because my grades are pretty decent and my attendance is perfect.
Is our student council okay?
I'm wondering the same thing.
I'm sorry,
but we need to find a replacement for Mishima-san immediately.
Then you should hold an election.
I'm solely responsible for managing the student council.
We haven't consented to this decision.
But during second semester,
between formulating next year's budget, helping students prepare for exams,
and the academy's biggest event, the school festival,
the student council needs help from everyone and their cat.
In other words, you're just a cat.
At least treat me like a human!
You've got a lot of nerve for a mere cat.
Why me?
Your grades and lifestyle make you a suitable candidate for the student council,
and you're not a member of any club.
In other words, I've got nothing better to do.
Will you help us?
Sure.
Don't get the wrong idea.
The president isn't asking you to help.
She's ordering you to help.
I am asking him!
You mustn't refuse the president's request.
You understand that, don't you?
Yeah, but why play something like PSO2?
Something like PSO2?
The academy requires me to create and submit reports on PSO2.
Submit reports to the academy? Why?
To obtain an accurate understanding of the academy's social network
and report on it.
The student council's purpose is to demonstrate
a style of management appropriate for this academy.
Got it?
I don't get it.
He's an idiot.
An idiot.
I'd like you to play PSO2
and report your thoughts on your experience to me.
But I don't really play games.
Aren't you pretty good at everything?
They do call you the handyman of clubs.
At the very least, I can play games.
Though I'll probably be just okay at it.
I expect great things from you. Thanks.
Lessons with Kota! PSO2, the game that begins with "Nice to meet you!" Beginner's Guide First! Why is this handwritten?! Because that's my policy! Anyway, it's already installed on your PC, so just click on it and you'll be OK!!
I'm taking a break from PSO2 right now.
I can't log in with you, but I'll show you what to do.
First, I'll start the game.
PSO2 is an online RPG set is space.
As a member of the planetary investigation organization ARKS,
the player goes to various planets to do missions.
Next up, creating my character.
This looks like it'll take some time.
Randomize All
Accessory Selection
Edit Voice
Save Data
Randomize All
I'll just randomize it.
Randomize All
Hey, that looks like me!
This'll do.
Now to choose a name.
Accept
Enter Name
Cancel
I
Accept
Itsu
Itsuki
President, shouldn't we get going?
I want to finish this first.
You go on ahead.
B-But...
Good work today.
See you later, then.
U-Um...
What?
What's your favorite food?
Monkfish liver.
What?
I see...
Monkfish liver, huh?
I'll look up how to make it.
For my weapon, I'll use...
BANG BANG BANG SLASH SLASH SLASH The Gunslash! You can shoot and cut with it! Super versatile!!
The gunslash.
You can melee or shoot with it, huh?
Sounds good.
Okay, let's give it a shot!
Your team disbanded?
We weren't compatible.
Are these all in-game characters?
Nice to meet you.
SORO?
Did you just start today?
Yeah.
A robot?
A CAST, then.
If you'd like, I can offer you some advice.
What?
I'm actually a veteran player.
It's been a while since I started playing PSO2.
I see.
He's not an NPC,
but a character being controlled by an online player like me.
I'm just trying to be nice.
Anyway, no need to act tough. Relax your shoulders.
I'm not acting tough.
You don't need to thank me.
Don't worry.
U-Uh...
It's only natural for a veteran to help a beginner.
Well, actually...
Now, let's be off on an endless adventure!
Whoa there.
You truly are lucky.
I actually just changed classes, too.
Changed classes? Like at school?
So I can level with you.
It must be chance that brought us together today.
No, destiny!
You really don't have to do this.
There's been an emergency.
The ARKS ship city is under attack by Darkers.
All ARKS members, use the Quest Counter to help immediately.
I'm going to this.
Hey, wait.
Emergency quests are too hard for beginners.
Thanks for the invite.
This is my first emergency.
This is the city?
Where am I supposed to go for the emergency?
Wh-What is that?
A bug?
No, wait. Is this a Darker?
Eggs?
Are you okay?
Th-Thanks for saving me.
Now's your chance.
Got it.
Damn it.
What am I supposed to do?
Switch to gun mode!
Gun?
Oh, right!
Its weak spot is facing our way.
Aim for that!
Got it!
Dodge that!
Easier said than done.
Aim for the head, right?
Did I kill it?
Nice job.
I can't believe you made that headshot without using the aim assist.
Head... What?
Don't be afraid to fail.
You should be proud of who you are.
The courage to take on adventures will make your soul shine.
Itsuki-kun.
See you tomorrow.
He's better than I expected.
Will he be back tomorrow?
PSO2 Report Tachibana Itsuki
How did it go?
Just okay.
This is the vice president's job, right?
Yes.
I'll do it.
After all, I'm the vice president.
Thanks.
However, no matter how into PSO2 you get,
don't let your current grades slip.
What?
This is one of your responsibilities, too.
Whether or not this sight disappears from the academy
depends on you.
Next Episode
Izumi-senpai, you play PSO2, right?
Let's play together sometime.
Tachibana-kun, you're awfully motivated.
Yeah. A considerate player named SORO taught me a bunch of things.
Oh, really?
They can be a bit of a pain, though.
And they can be overbearing and sort of scary.
R-Really? A pain, huh?
They're probably a busybody in real life, too.
Izumi-senpai? Is something wrong?
It's nothing!
Wh-Why are you upset?