I've had it up to here with my DT!
Won't you help me lose my DT (lose my DT)
I want to return home as a real man
(Can I help?)
The treasure I've kept my whole life is too saddening to bear (saddening to bear)
I've long since hoped to give it up to you
Since I crossed worlds and met you, we've hardly been apart
I dream every night, but not always soundly
I toss and turn as my Hyperion bursts into flames
How can I cool my fevered aura?
The closer we become, and the further we clash,
the more my Alma Gear rises for battle
Won't you help me lose my DT (lose my DT)
My right hand has served me faithfully, but now we must part (Farewell!)
It is decided; we shall no longer be apart (no longer be apart)
I won't let you go until our score is settled
(Tonight's the night!)
I will fight to lose what is mine
The land of Mira contains a mystical energy known as "Alma". It is also buried underground as crystallized "Alma Ore"...
In some areas, water with traces of Alma Ore gushes forth from the ground. One such place is the therapeutic Tamatsukure Hot Spring.
So I guess this is a hot spring?
Smart ball pinball, a shooting game, hot spring dumplings...
The more I see, the more it's obviously a hot spring resort.
Is this really a different world?
The Tamatsukure Hot Spring...
This is the area's most famous Alma hot spring.
Alma hot spring?
It's supposed to be great for your skin!
I can't wait!
Can you please not say that stuff in your manly voice?
And that's not all!
It's supposed to be very effective against back pain, rheumatism, and restoring the libido.
I see.
What's that supposed to mean?
You have a problem?
Nah, I just feel like it's a waste to be at a hot spring with two dudes and a kid.
It won't be hot at all.
You're such a child.
What are you talking about?
This town isn't just famous for its hot spring, though.
It's also known for offering a plethora of services.
You mean like a companion for parties,
bars where the hostesses lie about their age,
and even sex museums?
He's really getting excited.
Not a word out of his mouth is making sense.
He seems to have a lot of secondhand information on sex.
Shut up!
I don't need to hear it from the tranny and the brat.
Hey, Kon, look over there.
That's...
The men's playground.
If you've got a desire, they've got a place to satisfy it.
Pops, your nostrils are flaring.
Why don't you go too?
You know, for future reference.
You'll look like such a loser when your first comes along and all you have is hearsay.
I'll think about it.
We're here.
This is the Tamatsukure Hot Spring's Jewel Inn.
I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but is this really a different world?
Welcome.
Welcome!
Are you all with Mr. Sainglain?
Let me show you to your rooms.
Follow me, please.
I'm willing to bet they even have a nice milk coffee for you after your bath.
I can't wait!
My skin is already tingling.
That reminds me, Mar.
Which bath are you going to?
The male bath? The female bath?
I doubt they have a tranny bath.
Don't worry about it.
We have a special room with its own outdoor bath just for the princess and Mariandel.
I could get used to this.
What about us?
This is ours.
It's tiny!
The men get stuffed into a little hole in the wall?
We are knights, and thus forbidden to indulge in overindulgence and luxuries.
I guess it beats camping.
Right then.
Ready to go?
God damn, you're fast!
Where are you going?
You have to ask?
What a foolish question.
Hey, Kon!
Didn't they teach you not to play around in hot springs where you're from?
Sorry, but I can't help it!
I can finally stretch out my legs and take a bath.
Hey, what the hell are you doing?
You're a knight. Behave yourself.
Hey, come on! This is really humiliating!
Simmer down and be quiet.
I guess the warm comfort is the same as back home.
Does it remind you of your home?
Not really.
We always went to hot springs as a family, so it's not that special.
Besides, only old people really go to hot springs.
Use this time to rest your mind and body.
You never know when we'll be plunged into a fierce battle again.
I keep praying it won't happen.
You and me both.
Huh?
Wh-What?!
Is something wrong?
N-No!
I'm fine!
Why is this happening?
It would make sense if this was a woman's bath
or if Sainglain was a woman with some kind of otherworldly beauty.
Neither of those are true,
so there's absolutely no reason for this!
Don't tell me...
this old sack of muscles is what's turning me on!
That's ridiculous!
Nah, I get it now.
I'm sure I just really like the look of that rock, or the bucket, or even that bottle of shampoo.
I'm so full of shit!
What's happening to me?
Uh, Kon?
I told you, I'm fine!
Can you just give me some space?
I'm kind of busy right now.
That's right, I just remembered something I need to do.
I'm going to get out first.
You just relax.
Peace!
Hey, Kon!
Jeez, what the hell was that about?
I can't be seen in public like this.
This stinks...
...and restoring the libido.
That's it!
Hang on.
That still doesn't make sense.
If that were the case, he should've been feeling it too.
Ah well, stressing about it won't help things.
I guess I'll just have to hang around here until it goes aw—
Wh-What is Erec doing here, of all places?
Why does the last person I'd ever want to see have to pop up now?
This way, please.
Thank you.
This is bad.
I've gotten into many mortal struggles with him already.
Each time, I honestly thought I was going to die.
I still don't understand how I ever defeated him.
I'm certain of it.
If we were to duke it out again, there's no way I'd win.
We can't run into each other.
I've got to do something!
So he'll be fine going on alone from here, huh?
Well, I guess I'd get in his way if he wants to enjoy himself.
I might as well just head to another hot spring.
If I hide out in my room, I won't run into him.
Oh no, it's locked!
Crap. I forgot to get the key from Sainglain.
This way, please.
Thank you.
I can't keep doing this.
There's no way I can do this without paying a price.
First I have to get out of sight.
Hey, Mar!
Princess?
It's me!
Lemme in!
This is an emergency!
So many damn emergencies!
Hey! Mar!
Princess!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Ah, this is just marvelous.
Princess, shall I pour water on your back?
I'll do it myself.
Marian, what do you say I call for a masseuse later?
Oh, you don't want a full spa treatment?
Hey! Are you listening?!
I know you two are in there!
I'm more desperate than a guy with constipation for the past three days!
If you don't save me, I'll be knee-deep in shit!
Please, open up!
I'm not asking you for assistance or anything.
I just need you to let me—
I am so sorry.
Your room is actually this way.
Please follow me.
Very well.
You gotta be shitting me.
If I can't depend on those two, I guess the old geezer is my last lifeline.
Yo, geezer!
Now where the hell did he go?
Don't even tell me...
...the men's playground.
If you've got a desire, they've got a place to satisfy it.
That damned sack of muscles must have snuck out to the playground.
Of all times to run out on me!
Can you stop showing up everywhere I go?
You're really starting to be a pain in my ass!
Am I cursed or something?
With him and... that.
All right, here's my chance.
God of Alma!
Huh?
I have but one wish to ask of thee!
I have never wanted something as much as this, so please...
Please let my little soldier salute once again!
Miracle of Alma, help my little man!
Breathe life back into it!
I can't even laugh.
It's no use.
This feels great.
We'd like a thirty-minute extension.
I would like to leave a message for Sainglain's expensive suite.
Tell them that Kon says they are not to leave their room under any circumstances!
I'll tell them.
I guess those two will be fine now.
Make sure you tell them!
Thanks!
That guy seems familiar...
Nah, there's no way he would be here.
The first thing I need to do is get myself under the geezer's protection before he finds me.
He's gotta be in there somewhere!
Hey, boy, you looking for a good time?
We've got plenty of cute young girls.
Actually, I'm looking for a hideous, old geezer.
You look like an upstanding young man.
Come on in, we'll treat you right!
I'm not like this 'cause I want to be.
Finding the geezer here is going to be like finding a needle in a haystack.
It's not like I can check each and every place.
That customer sure was a laugh.
I know, right?
That's it!
Randomly searching for him won't work.
I need to figure out what gets him off
and check places based on that.
And his fetish of choice...
is furries.
For a normal person,
that would be a place with girls in animal costumes.
He's hardcore, though.
Those half-assed costumes won't even get him a chubby.
That leaves...
There's no mistake. I must be on the right track.
I'll have a much better chance than looking in normal places.
That's...
Excuse me.
I have a question about this place.
What's up, my strapping lad?
You've never heard of this place?
You can leave off the "strapping".
So yeah, about this place...
A lot of people are talking about it.
They let you drink while you play with cats.
Here cute, little kitty kitty.
Why the fuck are you dicking around here when there's more important things to do?!
What? Erec is here?
That's really bad!
That's why I was running around all over in my embarrassing state,
expending massive amounts of energy,
suffering immensely, just to find your ass!
I see.
So you went through all that trouble to find me.
What I'm hearing is that you want me to be your wingman while you end this once and for all.
Dead wrong!
What did you need me for then?
I want to avoid running into him!
Don't you get it?!
Looks like he's gone.
Why does he have to show up everywhere I go?!
Is that bastard stalking me?
Well, at least that's taken care of.
I was getting sick of taking the little shogun around.
Yes!
That's one problem down!
I don't have to walk around like a beaten dog anymore.
Hey, Kon.
Huh?
Your body is glowing.
What the hell?!
Just what the hell is going on here?
Why do I have to attract everybody's attention now, of all times?
Let's just try to get back to our room first.
You're like a giant neon sign giving our location away.
I'm so tired.
Looks like we made it somehow.
Says the guy who was relaxing all day!
What are you going to do now?
Now?
That's a stupid question.
There's nothing we can do but lay out our futons and sleep.
In other words, time to hit the hay.
Um. You're really bright.
It's not like I'm trying to be bright!
It doesn't look like it's going to fade soon.
This is a problem.
Can't you just ignore it for tonight?
Think about it.
What if the glow doesn't fade?
What if you keep glowing for the rest of your life?
What are you going to do then?
Interview Room
O X Pty. Ltd.
For the rest of my life...
So, can you tell us why you would like to work for our company?
Yes.
Your company's corporate spirit and policies really speak to me.
I see.
And why are you glowing?
I was born this way.
We'll call you.
I'm not ever going to make it through a job interview looking like this!
I won't be able to donate blood either.
I'm type O.
Sorry, but we can't use glowing blood.
Does that mean I don't get a glass of milk?
Kon, I'm shy.
Can you please turn the light off?
I'm sorry.
I can't turn this off.
Piece of shit.
This is way too awkward!
Like I'd even get that far looking like a lightbulb.
Now I get it.
It sucks to always be in a state of heightened attack power, forever on monster power pills.
Goku only showed his full power in very select situations for this very reason.
In other words...
If you're always glowing, your daily life is ruined!
I'll be back.
Hey, Kon!
I'm starting to understand it a little.
This is all because of these Alma hot springs.
First when I got in with the geezer.
Then, when I put my feet in.
The reason I'm the only one affected is because I'm a Hyperion.
I suppose Erec's also here because of this effect.
I don't know what will happen if I get in a third time.
If I don't do something about this glow,
I'm going to be a virgin for the rest of my life.
I'll do anything to avoid that!
Well?
It worked!
Just like I thought!
I don't know what's going to happen now, but anything is better than glowing.
I thought that was you.
Erec!
I never thought I'd meet you again here!
DT!
What the hell are you doing here?
Didn't you just have a bath?
W-Were you watching me?
I wouldn't exactly say watching.
And I definitely didn't see or hear anything.
Silence!
I don't have to explain when and where I take my baths!
But that doesn't matter.
Fight me, DT!
We're going to put an end to this matter.
Now, just a minute!
This is a hot spring!
Didn't you come here for some rest and relaxation?
Someone said that pointless battles only end in sadness.
And will you please stop calling me DT?!
I won't let you talk your way out of this anymore!
You don't mean what you say.
Look, your body is already getting ready to fight.
What are you talking about?
Huh?
I'm even brighter than before!
The glow of Alma proves it!
Bring it on!
Hang on!
It's not what it looks like.
The hell it isn't!
Your very existence is a provocation against me!
Provocation? But I...
Why does this have to happen with this delicate guy around?!
As far as results go, I couldn't have hoped for a worse one.
In this state, anything I say will just provoke him further.
What should I do?
I'm done talking to you.
I'm coming!
Stay back!
Wait!
Are you afraid all of a sudden, DT?
I am afraid!
Let me go!
Never!
Then why do you even bother asking?!
Like I said, there's nothing you can say that can save you!
Fine, fine.
But will you at least listen to my opinion?
Your opinion?
Think about it.
If we fight here, the damage to this hot spring will be irreversible.
Not only will it be a problem for the owner, but the loser will also die buck naked.
Don't you think that's pretty cruel, regardless of who loses?
The body will have to be cleaned up by the proprietress or her workers here.
And once word gets out that someone died here,
it's obvious that this place will begin to lose its customers.
Y-You're right.
You're a warrior too.
Let's at least put on some clothes.
Fine.
But listen.
Once we're clad, we're continuing right where we left off.
A man always keeps his word.
One moment.
I'll be dressed soon.
Sorry, Erec.
I'm starting as soon as I've got my clothes on.
DT, are you rea—
Please come again!
I wanted to take another bath.
You've always had smooth skin, so you'll be fine.
That place is famous for its sumptuous meals.
I thought knights were supposed to avoid all luxuries!
For a servant,
you've got a lot of nerve making me walk in the dead of night.
That's why...
I'm your friggin' flashlight!
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Grab his precious balls!
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Love and dreams aren't so important!
Give me some balls!
You can't do much when you're all respectful, right?
Come on! Hit me!
Behold an anime of shock & awe!
We're all like guys from next door, that's what makes it great!
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Be yourself and break through their lines!
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Being safe is boring
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Grab his precious balls!
Let's go, ED! Go, go, go, go!
Nobody cares about your dreams and love and offspring once you're dead!
Let's go, ED!
Next Time
What the hell is going on?
It's been a week and I'm still glowing!
Shouldn't this type of thing reset itself by the next week?
Damn it, I'm not a god!
Or am I...?
In a certain village, Kon, whose glow would not subside, is mistaken for a god.
Why is Kon glowing? It's probably the "Mysterious Power of Alma" (lol)