So bored...
I'm so bored.
Ojousama...
I know.
I just have to get great-grandfather to do this.
To get him to accept the plan that
the GHQ has enacted to dissolve the financial group, right?
I'll bring you something cold to drink.
Thank you.
A world in which no one can disobey me...
Everything is so boring, and the whole world feels pathetic.
But that's why it's worth it to fly away from here.
To fly away from this house, and throw everything away...
Huh?
Kudou Asuka
Asuka...
Asuka, are you awake?
Yes, I'm awake.
Good morning, Kasukabe-san, Lili.
G-Good morning.
Asuka, look at this.
You didn't have to push yourself to try to keep up with me.
Well, I guess it just shows he's trying his best as leader.
Izayoi-kun!
Oh, it's the rich girl.
Good night.
Wake up!
Jin-kun!
Hey, rich girl,
you could hurt yourself doing a shining wizard
right after you wake up—
This is important!
Look at this!
Celebration for the Rise of the Fire Dragon?
There will be a North Side arts and crafts display
along with discussion on the items, and in addition,
several of the organizers of the event will hold their own Gift Games.
The main event will be one held by the floor master.
Well, damn. That sounds like it could be fun.
How about we go?
Sounds like you're on board.
Where'd you get this from?
It seems that Black Rabbit was keeping it a secret from us.
Kasukabe-san just happened to find it.
Yes, I just happened to find it.
I see...
Kept it a secret, huh?
Y-You can't! Do you know just how far
the northern side border wall is from here?
You guys kept such a fun festival from us, sniff.
We've been trying so hard
to help out the community and have fun, I can't believe it, sniff.
It might be best to teach Black Rabbit
and the others a lesson, instead. Sniff.
You know, I can hear you.
"Dear Black Rabbit,
We're going to participate in the Celebration for the Rise of the Fire Dragon
being held on the border wall between the north and east sides.
If you cannot catch us sometime before the day ends,
as punishment for keeping this festival a secret from us,
all three of us will leave the community. Better start looking."
Those problem children!
Episode 6
Looks Like the Problem Children are Participating in a Festival?
So, I was thinking about
how we're going to travel to the North Side.
Since this is our first time going on a trip,
I figure we should have fun on the way.
I agree.
No disagreement here.
So do you have any ideas for something fun we can do, leader?
I thought as much.
But you guys really don't know how far it is
to the northern border wall, do you?
The Little World has a surface area similar to a star.
It's simple to travel to the various gates
if you use the astral gate, but it's rather expensive.
Surface area similar to a star?
How much is that?
I guess if it's the same size as the sun,
about 13,000 times the size of the Earth.
13,000?!
So how far is the north side border wall from here, then?
Just to throw a number out there, given that we're a little north already...
About 980,000 kilometers?
Wow!
Anyway, now that you all understand that,
how about we call it a day and laugh about this later?
How about we all just head back?
I-I think that would be best.
We can't just head back now, after we left Black Rabbit that letter!
Yeah!
We'll just have to get Thousand Eyes to take care of the situation
since they sent us the letter in the first place, damn it!
Yeah, damn it.
They weren't in the cafeteria.
They're not in the plaza or bath, either.
I'm sure they've headed north, as stated in the letter.
We haven't spotted Jin or Lili around, either.
They haven't touched the money in the safe.
Then they haven't used the gate.
Black Rabbit, head towards the gate.
You might be able to catch them, given how fast you are,
and in the worst case,
since you're an aristocrat of the Little World,
it wouldn't cost you any money to operate the gate.
Understood.
Watch the place for me.
Sure!
Those problem children!
I'm totally not going to forgive them this time!
Basically, we want you to take us to the North Side.
Trying to pressure me out of the blue... Not very polite, are we, boy?
Well, have a seat.
Since you were invited, I have given some thought to the matter.
Well, that makes things simple.
But before that, I would like to speak of a different matter.
There seems to be a rumor going around that you
would like to get involved with the Demon Lords.
Is this true?
Oh, that's true.
And do the higher-ups in this community also feel the same way?
We do.
The Eastern Floor Master would like to make an official request
to this community that would like to "take out the Demon Lords."
How about it, Jin-dono?
S-Sure, we'll gladly do it.
By the way, how much do you know about the floor masters?
Absolutely nothing.
Me, neither.
I know some.
The floor masters, controllers of a layer of the Little World,
are an arrangement we have in place where
an individual accepts the responsibility of protecting the peace,
ensuring that lower-end communities can grow.
These individuals are also entrusted with the duty of
leading the charge against a Demon Lord,
should one appear, as they greatly disrupt the peace.
Us floor masters are given a number of
privileges for accepting this responsibility.
This joint festival is taking place because
one of the northern floor masters,
the head of Salamandra, is shifting power to its progeny.
Salamandra?!
Do you know them?
Our community had close relations with theirs
when our old leader was around.
I didn't know their leader had changed.
Who's the leader now?
The leader is the daughter, Sandora,
who has assumed the name Fire Dragon for her role.
It's Sandora-chan?
W-Wait a second. She's only 11.
You're 11, too, and you're our leader.
Well that's true, but...
So that's why it's the "Rise of the Fire Dragon," huh?
Indeed.
This festival is to also announce publicly
the next northern master, Sandora.
But given her young age,
I was asked to come and be a joint host, as I am the eastern master.
Well, that's an interesting story.
So when you said, "one of," that means there are other floor masters, right?
Would it be more proper to ask one of them?
Well yes, but...
There are people out there who don't want
someone so young wielding all that power?
Something like that.
That's sad.
Well, there are actually a lot of reasons for it...
Hold on a second, will this story take a while?
Well, I guess it'd take another hour at least.
Shiroyasha, take us to the northern side right now!
I don't really mind, but I can assume you've accepted my request, right?
Sure, that's fine!
We'll talk about what's going on as we go.
Besides, it'll be more fun that way.
I see. Fun, huh?
Well, I guess I'll just have to go along with that.
All right. We're here in the northern side.
Huh?
Wow, this is great!
Wow, the cultural style is pretty different from the east.
Let's go down there right now.
I want to see that glass promenade!
That won't be a problem, right Shiroyasha?
I don't mind.
We can continue this after nightfall—
I found you!
I've finally found you, problem children!
Run!
I'm not letting you get away!
I'm going to give you a good talking-to later.
U-Understood.
Hey, Black Rabbit!
Haven't you been a little rude lately?
Watch You-san for me!
Black Rabbit is going to catch the other problem children.
Huh? I-I see. Good luck!
Thanks!
See her?
Doesn't look like she's there.
We can leave.
I didn't think we'd get caught so fast.
Even if it was a joke, it was pretty effective
at getting Black Rabbit riled up.
In any event, let's go for a walk.
Will you escort me?
Oh? I thought you thought of me as dangerous and unrefined.
You can't be a wonderful gentleman
if you constantly worry about trivialities.
If you'll allow me to be so bold...
I see.
Now I understand.
But don't you think it was a bit much to say you'd leave,
even if it was supposed to be a joke?
Yeah, a little, but...
You know, there's a game I want you to enter.
Me?
The name of the Gift Game is "Duel of the Creators."
In order to enter, one must have a Creation-type gift.
Creation-type gift?
In order to endure the harsh conditions in the north,
Creation-type gifts that can be used continuously are sought after.
The gift that you received from your father,
that genome tree, excels in both art and engineering.
So much so that I'm willing to buy it at any price, if you're willing.
I won't sell it.
I know you won't.
The deadline for the exhibition has already passed,
but I imagine you'll be able to win a contest of strength,
given the gift that resides in that wood carving.
On an unrelated matter,
I would like you to help me with
something in order to make the festival more exciting.
How about it?
I'm also planning on providing the winner with a powerful gift.
Hey, Shiroyasha...
What is it?
Do you think I'd be able
to make amends with Black Rabbit with that gift?
You will,
provided that's what you truly want.
Exhibit by the Salamandra Community.
Title: Spirit-made tektite carving of
our first leader, Seikairyuuou-sama.
By spirit-made, I guess they mean they used
artificial tektite for it.
Tektite?
It's a type of naturally formed glass.
It's a rare rock that forms due to
the impact energy and heat of a meteorite hitting a planet.
I've thinking this for a while,
but you're rather knowledgeable, Izayoi-kun.
Not really. I just know a lot of trivia.
Look, look!
There's a walking candle stand and a floating lantern!
I wonder if there's a pumpkin monster somewhere!
I hear it comes out in this hallo-something festival!
Wait a second, a pumpkin monster?
You're talking about a jack-o-lantern, right?
Everyone knows about Halloween...
Wait. You're from right after the war, right?
Yes. You're from a little bit further in the future?
It was really boring where I was from.
Since I was born with an ability to control people,
I was practically kept isolated in this boarding school.
I see.
But I'm really happy I came to the Little World.
I've been able to have so many wonderful experiences.
By the way, did you know that Halloween was originally a harvest festival?
Huh?
As a side note, behind the no-names, there's the remains
of a great area that used to be farmed,
and if we were able to restore the land there,
I think it'd help out the community a lot.
What do you think?
Y-Yeah, you're right.
Basically, I'm suggesting that we revive the farm land
and have our own little Halloween.
Ojousama, what do you think?
That'd be wonderful!
How about we use the name Halloween
to register the first Gift Game we have?
If we're going to continue to live here in the Little World,
I think we need to experience what it's like to host one ourselves.
Yes, yes, that's a wonderful idea!
It'd help out our community, and it sounds like it'd be a lot of fun.
But first we'd need to...
...get the farm land back in decent shape.
Yeah, and then we could...
We'll need the two of you to host, so when I try to take you back right now,
you won't put up a fight, will you?
Not happening!
Give up, Asuka.
Izayoi-kun, I won't let you hear the end of it if she
catches you without a fight!
Roger that! Leave it to me, Ojousama!
I won't let you get away!
Today my patience has finally run dry!
I'm going to give you a very long and wonderful Black Rabbit lecture.
Sounds like a lot's going on out there.
Take a look at this, Mandra-sama!
It's a rabbit! There's a moon rabbit up there!
Why is there a Little World aristocrat in the lower levels?
I never would have thought I wouldn't be able to shake you off.
You all made me like this.
Leaving behind that letter wasn't funny.
I agree that saying we would leave the community
as a joke wasn't funny.
I admit that.
Then you plan to surrender without commotion?
Don't be ridiculous.
Our gallery wants to see a show.
So how about we have a game of our own, Black Rabbit?
Huh?
Let's see...
As an apology, you don't have to bet anything.
And I'll be betting that if you catch me,
I'll do any one thing you command me to do.
How about that?
Huh?
What is it?
You unsatisfied with only being able to control me once?
N-No, that's not it.
Black Rabbit would like equal terms in the game!
So you'd bet the right for me to command you to do something, as well?
It doesn't feel like you've accomplished something
if the opponent has a handicap.
I want to fight fair and square, without any tricks.
Black Rabbit will give you one hell of a lecture!
Sounds interesting.
The start of the game will be signified by a coin toss.
Whoever is able to catch the other in the palms of their hands first wins.
The winner will be able to command the loser to do one thing.
You fine with this?
Yes.
Let's go.
What is this?
A crêpe. You've never heard of one?
They're good.
You should try different foods.
Having different experiences in life is what makes life worth living.
This is good!
It's really sweet!
What is that?
It's a faerie.
It's rare to see one that size.
I wonder if it got separated.
Separated?
Those types of miniature faeries travel in flocks.
You can have this!
Asuka?!
I'm going to follow her!
Lili, head back to Jin and the others.
I'll go after Asuka and bring her back.
U-Understood..
I knew you'd jump backwards.
Oh, you noticed?
Of course!
My speed equals hers.
I'm told Black Rabbit's ears are
connected with the Little World's central systems.
And if her ears actually work,
I'm sure she's got an excellent sense of hearing.
In that case, the best chance for me to win would be
for me not to let you out of my sight!
Wow! So that's the strength of a bunny.
But the guy chasing her is good, too!
Hey!
I keep thinking I should be able to see up your skirt, but I can't!
What the hell is up with that?
That's why you're upset?
This outfit, thanks to Shiroyasha being wonderful,
has the gift of "letting people almost see the contents of its mini skirt"
bestowed upon it.
That chick... What the hell?
I can't tell if she wants her to show off skin or what.
I guess I'm just going to have to put my head straight up that skirt.
That's enough, stupid!
Of course, you won't be able to go blathering about any longer.
What?
Black Rabbit has won, Izayoi-san.
Crap.
If I jump down now, she's going to catch me.
And if I don't, I'm going to lose track of her.
You're good, Black Rabbit.
But here's where I cage you in!
Wha—
That human is crazy!
It's gonna fall! Run away!
Match Results: Draw.
Each Geass Roll can be used for a command.
Huh?
Oh, you know, it was a draw, so we both got the right
to command the other to do something.
Why was it a draw?!
You can totally tell I was faster there!
That's not true.
The Little World's decisions are final.
I want you to ask them about this mistake right now!
That's enough, the two of you!
Huh?
Who are they?
They're the Salamandra community's MPs...
All of the entrances of the branches of Thousand Eyes
throughout the Little World are connected to one shop.
If we use that technology think about
what we can do with the women's and men's bath...
Next Time
Someone Might Get All Kissy with Asuka in the Dark?
Are you
a genius?