The Azure Brigade folk are the ones we can't be sure of yet.
Even when they're being so welcoming?
They're just hoping to appease us.
They probably don't want to get into conflict with the Seven-Light Faith
while they're exhausted from their battle against Gustave.
If a battle breaks out, people will get hurt and die.
If we can settle things diplomatically, that would be for the best.
Tsukasa-san,
do you think we'll be able to get along with those in the Azure Brigade?
I'll cut right to the chase.
It's impossible.
But the new leader of that brigade, Conrad, seems like a really good person.
He's told an unforgivable lie.
A lie, you say?
Yes.
Remember the statue we need to rebuild Gustave's lands?
When I asked where it was, Conrad said he didn't know.
However, that statue is likely already under his control.
The movement of his eyes and tongue, his expression...
All of it indicated that he was lying.
So you're saying the Azure Brigade is trying to pocket that golden statue?
I knew it. I had a feeling that was the case.
But if you already knew that,
then why did you say we'd bear the costs of the rebuild?
There are two reasons for that.
The first is that we have yet to confirm Gustave's death.
If he is still alive, then he'll be coming to steal back that golden statue.
I don't want something so dangerous anywhere near us.
The second is that publicizing the Azure Brigade's corruption
won't do them any harm.
Why's that?
Because, right now, public opinion in Gustave is with the Azure Brigade.
Right?
Yeah.
So the first thing we need to do is get that public opinion on our side.
Should our efforts to rebuild garner the trust of the people,
things will change.
It'll be more effective to expose the Azure Brigade's corruption then.
Until then, we'll let Conrad and the others line their own pockets all they want.
After all, money can be taken back by force, unlike people's hearts.
Now, with that plan in place,
let me give you all your directions.
Could you please wait a moment?
I don't mind you handing out directions.
But Tsukasa...
And you, Ringo...
I'm ordering you both to take five days rest.
Huh?
The way I see it, both of you have remarkably weakened immune systems right now.
If you keep going,
then Ringo will develop acute tonsillitis in five,
and Tsukasa will collapse with bronchitis in seven.
Both of which will require at least ten days for a full recovery.
So you should both rest now while you can,
and focus on recovering.
Seeing as you're the one prescribing it, Doctor Keine, I can't afford not to listen.
It's good when patients listen.
Man, the two who suck at taking breaks got hit good.
Yeah.
You should both take it easy.
Uh-huh.
Thank you.
I know. Ringo.
Since we're on break anyway,
why don't we tour the city toward the end?
Huh?
High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even In Another World!
Bear?!
A date with Tsukasa, bear?!
It Seems Ringo's Worked Up the Courage to Become a Hunter!
I-It's not a date.
He just asked if I'd go out with him.
That's called a date, bear!
Date! Date! Date!
A-A date...
But...
I've never been on a date before.
I don't have any clue what I should do.
What if I make him think I'm a boring girl?
Maybe I should just turn it down.
Why, bear?!
This is a golden opportunity, bear!
Are you okay with Lyrule stealing Tsukasa from you, bear?
No.
Absolutely not.
You want to know how to get closer to a man?
Y-Yeah.
Of course I know that.
I've had many experiences with those of the opposite gender.
M-Many?!
I'm even known for being a good kisser.
Y-You're known for that...
Well, I've had about a 70% success rate with resuscitation.
Huh?
There's just little that can be done when the wounds are too great.
After that, it's just a matter of fighting for survival.
The bonds between those who survive grow stronger
for every fallen enemy and every fallen ally.
D-Do you know a way to get closer to them without fighting for your life?
In that case, you should try sparring with them.
When you do, be sure to aim for their groin.
I recommend grabbing their balls!
Balls?!
When you do this,
and seize them by the balls,
even the toughest man will be incapable of acting.
Th-Thank you.
I'll keep your advice in mind...
Fight hard, Ringo!
Remember the balls!
Narrow your target to the balls!
How to grow close to a man?
Yes.
Well...
Gaze upon beautiful scenery together,
eat delicious food together,
and use that time together to close the gap between you.
Then, once the two of you have grown closer...
Uh-huh?
That's when you pull out the chloroform.
Chloroform?!
You soak a handkerchief in plenty of chloroform,
place it over his mouth, and render him unconscious.
Then you take him someplace out of public view
and strip his pants and underwear off of him.
After that, you just practice what you learned in sex-ed, and use your...
Was that helpful?
F-For the future, yes...
What do I do?
At this rate...
You seem troubled.
Huh?
Sh-Shinobu?
Nin-nin!
I see.
So this was all about Micchan, huh?
Y-Yeah.
Okay, leave it to me!
I'm skilled in the art of coaxing a man into a trap and keeping them from escaping!
I-I don't want to entrap him. I just want us to get closer normally.
Naive!
You're naive, Ringo.
Love is a hunt!
It's... a hunt?
Yes!
Nothing will happen if you don't capture them!
So!
Ringo,
I'll teach you a kunoichi's secret arts!
Ka-pow!
A kunoichi's secret arts?
First, it's an iron rule that you must go to the meeting spot earlier than the man,
but actually meet up later than him.
I'm doing just as you instructed, Shinobu!
H-He's here!
Today, I'm a love hunter!
Ka-pow!
Oh, Ringo!
There you are.
Oh? What's the matter?
Your face is a little red...
Are you not feeling well?
I-I-I'm fine!
Are you sure?
You shouldn't force yourself...
Y-Yeah, I'm fine, honestly.
That's good, then.
It's a little early, but shall we grab lunch?
We can go to that place you told me about.
Yeah!
They really are the angels.
I'm not mistaken.
Hey, what do we do?!
I suppose I draw attention with this outfit.
Wh-What should we do?
Hmm...
I know!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
It's both cool and cute,
making it too awesome!
Ringo?
Y-You look very good in that!
You think so?
Thank you.
You look very cute too, Ringo.
What?
How lovely!
A Byuma noble?
How beautiful!
Looks like we're still attracting attention, but not enough to worry about.
Y-Yeah.
Is it really okay for someone like me to walk alongside him?
Listen.
You can't lose your nerve.
You need to line up your target, pull the trigger, and shoot him down!
That's right.
Today, I'm a love hunter!
My first step...
is to casually hold his hand.
If it's too difficult to make the move yourself,
then pretend to slip and cling onto his arm.
Do that, and he'll be considerate and try to hold your hand himself.
But the most important part...
is to link hands like lovers, no matter what!
If I can't do this,
I can't move forward.
So I have to do it!
Whoa, what's the matter, Ringo-kun?
I-I-I just slipped a little.
I see.
You should be careful.
We don't need to worry now, though.
Huh?
This is it, right?
The place you were talking about?
Y-Yeah, it is.
It's fine.
I tried!
I can still recover from this point!
Step two!
Indirect Kiss Event!
First, you pick out a restaurant with counter seating!
Then once you enter, make sure you sit on Micchan's dominant side,
which is his right side!
Then, you casually place your drink cups next to each other,
and when you accidentally grab his cup,
it's happening!
That's an idea I never would have come up with!
But I have to do it.
H-H-Happening?
Huh?
A-Ah-Ah... Ha, ha, ha, hap...
Hm,?
What's the matter, Ringo?
Ringo?!
Get a hold of yourself!
What's going on, Ringo?!
Ringo!
You did it, Dr. Ohoshi!
Your research into genetics has given birth to the prodigy of the century!
Ringo, it's time to eat.
The youngest to receive this award at six years old,
Ohoshi Ringo has advanced science and technology by leaps and bounds.
Ringo, I really am proud to have you as my daughter.
Award Winner Second Year Running
The nuclei of radioactive elements emit radiation and decay over time, naturally transforming into other elements. However, Ohoshi-san's research has created a technique to accelerate |this decay using...
Ohoshi Ringo-san at last year's award ceremony
Ohoshi Ringo-san, third time winning three years in a row
first time an individual has won the award thrice
Mother! I made the super high-efficiency solar panels and liquid metal!
Also, I helped out with the RRM System you were working on and finished that for you.
Huh?
Mother?
Don't get full of yourself!
You're just a manufactured product!
Mother?
It's fine.
If I work hard again, then she'll go back to being my kind mother.
It's fine...
Mother! Wait!
Please, don't go!
Mother!
I never should have given birth to a monster like you!
Why am I even alive?
Excuse me.
You're the genius inventor, Ohoshi Ringo, right?
I have a favor I'd like to ask of you.
This ended up broken...
Even if I wind the key, the hands won't move.
I was hoping you could fix it for me.
Huh? Why me?
Because it's easy for you, right?
Please. It's something precious that my father gave me on my birthday.
Thank you.
You were a big help.
Next, I was hoping I could ask you to fix this, too.
Please.
Why?
Why does that boy keep bringing me broken things day after day?
There's no point in working hard anymore.
Mother...
Oh, well.
You'd rather be used if you still can be, right?
So what's wrong with you?
Oh, it's controlling the sound with the design of the frame and the unit's material.
Repairing the circuit inside won't be enough to restore the sound.
Ah, they're out of production!
I guess I'll just have to do it myself.
I'm sorry.
I won't be able to fix things anymore.
I want to spend my time on the things I want to build.
I see. I'm glad to hear it.
Why was he smiling when I turned him down?
Oh, sorry to keep relying on you, Mikogami.
It's fine. Just, about this handycam...
And, well, not only that...
I won't be able to help you with the repairs anymore.
Really?
Huh?
Well, thanks for your help thus far.
Still, she's a talented girl, fixing everything like that.
Yes, she is.
Was he doing all of that for my sake?
Good. You're awake now?
Tsukasa?
Wh-Wh-Why was I sleeping on your lap?!
Oh, it's already evening.
What's the matter, Ringo?
Falling asleep? I'm such a failure, it's laughable.
None of it matters anymore.
Huh? What do you mean?
I had a dream just now, a happy one.
A happy dream.
There were hardships too, but I managed to meet Tsukasa.
I'm a lucky girl.
I might have messed up this date,
but I can just have another one.
After all, I've already found someone I can love this much,
and he's already this close to me.
Ringo?
Hey, um...
What is it?
C-Can we take a picture together?
Yeah, sure. Let's take one.
I'll cherish this.
Can you send it to me later?
Sure.
Tsukasa, thank you for asking me out today.
I had a lot of fun.
Yeah, so did I.
It was a very worthwhile day off.
What a nice city.
All the more reason we need to protect it.
Our seeds of democracy have finally begun to sprout.
Ringo,
there's something I need you to do.
Huh?
It's something only you can do.
Tsukasa?
Tell me.
Welcome back, bear!
How did your date go, bear?
It was very fun.
Oh! You both look very cute!
It's like you're already a couple, bear!
Looks like spring has finally arrived for you too, bear!
Go, go, bear!
Bearabbit.
Hm? Ringo, what's the matter, bear?
Tomorrow, we start working on our biggest project yet,
so prepare yourself.