Okay, everyone, put your hands together.
Let's eat!
- Let's eat! - Let's eat!
Okay, eat up!
I can't believe this would be my first morning in an RPG world.
Well, Ma-kun? Is it good?
Sure, I guess it is.
Great!
This is so amazing! Rice with raw egg and miso soup with seaweed!
It feels like so long since I've been in touch with my roots!
I can't... I can't stop crying!
W-Wise, are you okay?
Oh, goodness! I'm going to eat on my knees!
I want to enjoy every part of a Japanese meal, even my knees going numb!
Okay, I will too!
Me, too!
Give me a break.
They're like Japanese tourists...
Japan! Japan! Yes, Japan!
Gimme seconds! Gimme seconds!
I'm glad we bought the miso and eggs at the market, aren't you, Ma-kun?
Yeah, I guess.
Listen, everybody.
Today we're on a special quest to go to Maman Village.
Once we're done eating, we're going to go buy equipment for sure.
Okay!
Underwear is Armor. Make Sure It’s High in Defense. Otherwise, My Son Might Die!
You're after armor?
Then how about this?
This armor is all about freedom of movement. Looks good, huh?
But there's somebody in my party I refuse to let wear this!
Oh, how wonderful! Mommy's never seen armor like this!
The one I least wanted to try it wants to try it!
Ma-kun, I'm done changing! Take a look!
What do you think of your mom's new outfit?
Nobody understands how it feels for a son to see his mom in a bikini...
Nobody but me understands...
O-Oh? I thought you'd be happy. Does it not look good on me?
I mean, I guess it does look good on you! But there's a deeper problem here!
Just change back!
A-Alright, I get it.
I'll try the next one!
No, that's not what I meant!
Mamako Oosuki, age 15!
Mommy's made her decision.
With this dark power, I'll destroy everything!
Mom...
Please stop.
Just one more! See, this one!
But that's...
What do you think, Porter?
Yes! It's a Robe of Healing! It's mostly worn by healers and other magic users.
Your mom can only use warrior armor, like you.
I'm sorry but she can't equip it.
You heard her.
But look! The shoulder width is just right!
The size is fine!
Yeah, but it's not about the size. Your class can't equip it.
My class shouldn't be a problem, right?
Don't worry.
Mommy is just going to try it on.
Um, what happens if you ignore class restrictions and put something on anyway?
W-Well, I'm not sure either, but...
Ma-kun, Mommy needs you! Save me!
What's wrong, mom?
What's going on here?
Help mommy get her clothes off!
Plop.
We got the equipment we need,
but when my mom's around, things get really rough...
It's like, it's not really an adventure at all.
It's like normal life.
Ma-kun!
What's that?
They had a sale at that shop. I bought lots of clothes for everybody!
Hey, listen, Mom.
Haven't you been a bit too excited since getting here?
Y-Yeah. I'm just so happy to go on an adventure with you.
That's not it!
You've been immature, selfish and meddlesome.
There's a lot of that, isn't there?
I didn't mean to...
Well, you are!
No matter what I'm doing, you're always there. Are you trying to mess with me?
It's a pain just having you around.
Hold on, Masato, that’s too much. You’re being weird and mean.
Right, Porter?
I'm sorry.
I-I'm sorry...
I don't know how to apologize...
Oh, no...
Mommy won't act like that anymore. I'm really sorry.
Damn, I did it again!
Just because things aren't going how I want, I start sulking and get mad...
I'm like a kid throwing a tantrum.
I'm so lame.
Ma-kun.
Let me "tickle" your ears.
Huh? Why now?
Because I want to make up with you. So...
I don't know why you need to clean my ears to make up...
Okay?
Thank you.
Okay, here we go, Ma-kun.
Don't move!
I'm lying on your lap...
Yeah. You're lying on mommy's lap.
Hey, Mom...
What?
It feels like, when I talk to you, I sometimes say things I don't mean.
I'm sorry, really.
Ma-kun...
I really count on you.
Like right now, I can't clean my own ears, so I really appreciate it.
Oh, so I'm your ear cleaner, then? Is that the only thing I do?
No, no! That's not what I mean...
Hey, don't move.
Mommy loves it when you're kind and care about your mom.
Thanks... And um, you're glowing, Mom.
They made up!
Yup.
Walk, walk, walk.
Welcome to Maman Village
It happened just the other day...
A demon called the Empress of Night appeared in the village.
With her incredible power, she brought the villagers to heel, and gave them her demand.
If they valued their lives, they were to bring the best-looking guy in the village, a hot host,
one whose pecs and abs she could rub all day and still not get tired of them, as a sacrifice.
I'm getting an image of some dumb, horny old cougar.
That idiot...
The sacrifice is to be handed over tonight.
But just when we were lost and didn't know what to do, you all appeared before us.
Well, we understand what you're thinking, Mayor.
It's what I think it is, right?
That's right.
I planned on having you stay as long as you like, giving you free food and rooms,
making sure you didn't leave until the empress showed up,
in the hope that you could deal with her!
Oh, he was planning on trying to make it happen naturally?
Well, that's fine.
Oh, thank you so much!
But first, please enjoy "Maman's Milk Bath," the village hot spring!
This is wonderful.
Wow, I think it's made me more beautiful.
No, that's not right...
Hey, mom, got a second?
What is it?
Hey, what are you doing, Mom?
I thought I'd join you in the bath.
The mayor said that we could have it to ourselves today.
The bastard...
So then...
Come on in, you two!
Ma-kun can't take his eyes off me, so now's your chance!
I'm already in up to my shoulders, so I'm fine!
I'm really getting in the bath with him? No way...
Oh, you can't join a mommy and her son in the bath?
Guess you can't be my daughter, after all. Such a shame.
Hold it! If that's still on the table, I'm getting in.
Becoming your daughter is my best shot.
Especially after what I just heard.
Come on in, then!
As I'm sure you're aware, it's bad manners to wear a towel in a hot spring.
I'm quite strict about that.
S-So I get no armor, then? Fine!
Masato, if you look over here I'll kil—
Hey, Wise, I don't think girls should speak like that.
Nothing will happen if you look over here, but don't look too much.
R-Right...
Wise.
This place is so nice. Why not take a moment and relax?
Okay.
So, you wanted to talk about our battle with the Empress of Night, right Ma-kun?
Am I right?
Y-Yeah, that's it! That's the thing!
According to the mayor, she's like a demon.
But I wonder what she's really like.
Mom, was there anything in the guide book?
Well, there was lots of stuff about monsters, but nothing about the Empress of Night.
Did they screw up? Or maybe it's a new monster.
It's very dangerous to fight a monster with no information,
but the villagers need us!
We took the quest, so we kind of have to, I guess.
The Empress of Night uses magic.
Offense, buffs, healing. She uses all of it.
And she has the cast cancel skill, so you can't interrupt her when she's casting.
She also has invincibility barriers, which need three hits in a row in order to damage.
She's a really big pain to fight.
Wow, I see!
You're really well-informed, Wise!
You know a lot about her, huh?
Of course I do! She's my—
She's your?
Um... um...
I heard a rumor about her before joining up with you.
You expect me to believe that?
You'd damn well better!
We're party members, right? You shouldn't doubt a fellow party member!
It makes you scum!
Huh?
Wait, Wise. Give me time to say my last words.
Mom, I'm going to die from a magical blast as punishment for seeing a girl naked.
I might die multiple times. But don't worry, I'll come back to life.
That's right. This is a game.
I'll believe in and watch over you!
I've got healing items ready, so don't worry about a thing!
Thank you, Porter.
Come on, Wise. Make it quick.
D-Don't underestimate me!
I bet a perv like you would want me to punish them!
S-So I refuse!
What's that? No punishment?
Does it bug you? I bet it bugs you!
If it bugs you, go dig a hole somewhere and scream all those "thank you's" you couldn't say!
Thank... you.
Masato, you jerk!
That's strange.
Given the way hot spring events usually work, Masato should be flying past me any minute now.
Something wrong?
No, don't worry.
So? Is there something else?
No, everything's fine. I fully understand how you feel.
Your actions are far from what this game's designers intended.
You leave us no choice but to remove your access to the service.
Is that so? What a shame.
I've already prepared the means to neutralize you.
Did you try to erase me from the system?
But it's useless. I have a special power.
This is... a stun effect.
Yes! That's right!
I only got a basic explanation, so I don't really recall, but it sure is helpful!
One last thing.
I inform you that your daughter is quite close, along with the rest of her party.
There's still time.
Do you have any intention of making up with your daughter and starting over?
None.
You're absolutely sure?
Of course I am! I'm living free.
I don't need that stupid girl.
These kids are smart, unlike her. They do whatever I tell them.
These are the kinds of kids I wanted!
What kind of parent uses her children as furniture?
No, nothing I say will matter, will it?
Goodbye!
It's not over yet. There's still hope.
I'm sure when I open my eyes again, I'll see a mom and child that I can count on.
Blargh.
Maman's Milk! Really?
No, this is to help me grow into a strong boy!
So good.
Masato...
You're in there, right? Can we talk?
Y-Yeah, I'm right here...
Are you here to punish me?
Give me time to put on some clothes, at least. I don't want to go flying while naked.
What are you talking about? I'm not here to punish you.
I just want to talk.
O-Okay.
Hey, I'm going for a walk, I guess.
Huh? A walk? Where?
Where? Just around the forest nearby, I guess.
Wait, we're doing a boss fight right after this. Why go for a walk now? And in the forest?
You're right, but...
Want to come with me, then?
Huh? Why me, too?
Wise, you're acting kind of weird...
Listen, Wise, I think I might know what's going on here.
Between you and the Empress of Night, I mean.
Shut up, stupid Masato.
Forget it. I'm going on my own. See ya!
Wait! Hold—
H-H-Hey! What are you doing?
S-Sorry!
Ma-kun!
I actually bought you and me matching pajamas as a surprise...
If you’ve started dating, I'd like you to properly introduce us first!
- We haven't! - We haven't!
Jump!
Okay, now, Wise...
I think it's time you tell us what's going on.
I've pretty much figured it out already.
But you should tell the others.
We're all on the same team. It's not right to keep them in the dark, right?
Is this about your mother, Wise?
You knew, Mom?
You're amazing, Ms. Mama!
Fine. I'll tell you.
That Empress of Night the mayor was talking about is my mom.
Your mom?
Oh my!
My mom's the worst, really.
She'd spend all her money at host clubs.
My real name is Genya, which was the stage name of one of her favorite hosts.
What? Seriously?
She named her daughter after a host?
That's right. That's right...
And because of that, my parents divorced.
Of course, I decided to live with my dad.
I thought I was done with her.
But then, one day she just walked back into my life.
And she wanted to make up with her family?
That's right!
I was totally against it, but she started talking about this game.
She tried forcing us to make up.
But when she figured out she was kind of strong and could make lots of money,
she began saying she needed to "blow off steam" and spending her time fooling around with men!
I blew up and we got into a big fight, and then that was it!
So that's what's up with my family.
We're finished.
Finished? You don't...
It's not just me! Mom feels the same way!
She doesn't care about me!
I'm sure she cares about you!
The truth's the truth.
My relationship with my mom is over.
That's not true.
It's never over between a parent and child. It's never over.
There's something between parent and child that goes beyond genes or the family tree.
A connection that can never be broken.
So it's never over.
My family's not like yours.
There's nothing between—
I know there is.
You don't realize it, but it's there inside you.
Mamako?
Wise, try to feel my arms around you.
How's it feel?
How?
Your breasts are big, and you're soft and smell good.
But you think it's also not quite right, don't you?
I do. It's not quite a familiar feeling... Kinda.
You smell kind of different.
Not in a bad way, just not what it should be.
Different compared to who?
Who? Of course, it's my...
My mom.
What's important to a parent and child is within you, Wise.
That's why... right?
Let's make your mom remember the bond between a mother and her kid.
I'll be receiving my sixth son today.
I'll have him do a bridge and make him into an abs table.
And then I can rub his abs while I drink wine.
Such luxury!
Abs...
I inform you that your daughter is quite close, along with the rest of her party.
Having a daughter is such a pain.
No matter.
Kids Are Kids and Parents Are Parents but Also Human Beings, and It Takes All Kinds, but They Get Through It Together, Right?
Mom's going to do her best, Ma-kun!