It's finally time to get started!
Our objective is to be a guild
that investigates and seeks out every type of cuisine and ingredient in this world,
and enjoys eating meals together.
We'll call it the Gourmet Guild!
Now, let's get started!
From right here!
Cough.
A bug!
Menu 4 Welcome to the Gourmet Guild ~Beef Stew at Nightfall~
Gather, people!
Excuse me, but what is that place?! It looks like a haunted house!
I'm sorry.
We're a bit short on guild houses to lend out at the moment.
Forget people, there are snakes and centipede-looking things living in there!
This house wasn't the site of an accident or something, was it?!
You don't need to worry about that.
There just...
might be some ghosts and things like that in there...
Wait a minute! Did you just say "ghosts"?!
It'll be all right, Karyl.
We can eat our meals with the ghosts!
How crazy is that?
Do you even care who you eat with as long as you get to eat?!
Give me a break!
Still, I'm just grateful to be out of the elements.
Miss Karin, is it all right if we do a little work to make it more livable?
Of course.
Is everyone ready?
If we're doing this, we're going to be thorough! Don't leave a single speck of dust!
Yay!
I never thought our first guild activity would be cleaning.
Hey, Koro-ster, could you wash those curtains we took down?
Koro...
A-All right.
Hup...
I think there was a basin in the closet. You can use that.
Understood.
Splish, splish, splish, splish...
Splish, splish, splish, splish, splish...
There we go!
We've got just about everything outside now.
Mm!
The dresser, the sofa... I don't think we missed a thing.
What's the matter?
This is terrible, Kokkoro!
This house has a major problem!
Huh? What are you talking about?
It already has bugs and snakes living in it. What could be worse?
It's missing something very important!
There's no table for us to eat at!
Oh, yeah.
So that's what you meant.
Can't you just go to town and buy one, then?
Karyl, what is the goal of the Gourmet Guild?
Huh? Oh, uh...
Eating?
No!
It's for all of us to enjoy meals together!
Uh... Right...
Our table is too important a thing to just pick out at random!
I'm going to make a table where we can enjoy our meals together!
You're starting there?
Miss Karyl.
What, Koro-ster?
Koro...
If you could call me Kokkoro, that would be great...
Little things like that bother you a lot, huh?
Well...
I'm going to go buy some things we need.
Please take care of the cleaning while I'm away.
You can count on me! I'll have it all spic and span!
It's a good thing we still have some of the reward money from that dragon.
Still, it's always best to be frugal.
I'll be careful not to loosen the purse strings too much.
No bugs!
No snakes!
Or ghosts...
Gulp...
Perfect!
Now I can concentrate on cleaning.
This is starting to look like a person's face...
These are cute.
Oh?
Do you like those plates?
Yes.
But they're a bit over my budget...
This is a bazaar.
Part of the fun is haggling.
I'll give you a deal.
Thank you.
Um, my name is Kokkoro.
I'm Saren.
I'm the manager of Sarendia Orphanage.
How very admirable.
Not really. The children are the ones who give me strength.
Is there anything else you need?
I'll give you a special.
S-Stop!
Someone!
That was...
Honestly, that girl...
I'm so sorry, milady!
You startled me, you know.
I thought I heard your voice, and then you flew by like that.
I-I-I-I-I'm so sorry!
But I'm glad you don't seem to be hurt.
Yes, and our goods for the bazaar are safe, too.
By the way, who might this be?
Pleased to meet you. My name is Kokkoro.
Oh, how very polite.
My name is Suzume, and I have the honor of serving as Lady Saren's maid.
I'm glad you're here.
I'll keep an eye on our booth.
Suzume, please carry Kokkoro's things for her.
Th-There's no need to.
You'll have trouble carrying all that by yourself.
We've all got to help each other out.
That's right!
Now, let's load your things in the cart!
Thank you so much.
Perfect!
I did a perfect job!
I knew I could!
Now to keep it going!
Pecorine, how's progress on your end?
Looks like that's going to be a while yet.
So, you have someone that you serve, too?
Yes.
How lucky that person is, to have a cute girl like you serving them!
Oh, no...
I feel blessed to be able to serve my lord.
Have you been serving Lady Saren long?
Yes!
Milady used to be the vice captain of the palace knights,
but she abandoned her high status
to help children who had no families or were separated from their parents
by starting the Sarendia Orphanage.
I wanted to help her however I could in that endeavor.
How wonderful of both you and Lady Saren.
I-I'm not wonderful at all! All I ever do is mess up!
Me, too.
I hope to one day have the kind of bond with my lord that you do with Lady Saren.
You will. I know you can do it.
I'll try my best.
Eep...
Where...
...are we?
P-P-Please don't worry!
We're just a little bit lost!
Y-Yes...
But it's so dark, even though it's still midday.
There might be monsters...
M-M-M-M-M-M-Monsters?!
Wh-Wh-Where?! Where are they?!
Th-They're here!
M-Miss Suzume, please calm down!
Are you all right?
I-I'm fine...
Wh-Where's the donkey?
Somewhere...
Wh-Wh-Wh-What will we do?!
We can't pull the cart without the donkey!
That might be the donkey.
Is that...
The donkey? A horse?
I'm going to borrow this rope that was in the cart.
We'll catch that animal and have it pull the cart.
That's a great idea, Kokkoro!
Rima-ma?!
I can't breathe!
Don't eat me, rima!
It spoke!
PriConne
You scared me, rima!
Does my hair look okay? I styled it up so cute...
Well?
It doesn't look funny, does it?
M-May I ask a question?
Are you a do—
I mean, a mon... um...
Excuse me! I'm neither a donkey nor a monster!
Have you ever seen a monster this cute?
Yes, I know I'm a little fluffy, but still!
Indeed, you are...
And you talk, too.
And I'm wearing the latest fashion!
I thought there was no way I'd be mistaken for an animal.
What a shame!
Th-That ribbon looks lovely on you.
Really? You really think so?
Being complimented makes me feel so happy!
Whoopsie!
I'm sorry. It's a habit. I always spit when I'm excited!
I-It's okay...
I apologize for what I said.
My name is Kokkoro.
I'm Suzume. Nice to meet you.
I'm Rima.
I work at a farm just beyond this forest, called Elizabeth Park.
What are you two doing this deep in the forest?
Well, we were pulling a cart,
but our donkey ran away.
How awful!
Would you like me to pull your cart?
Would you?
Despite how I look, I'm very strong!
Up we go.
It's not too heavy, is it, Miss Rima?
No problem!
A load like this is a piece of cake!
There we go.
Hey.
I want to wipe down those windows. Could you help me?
Mm.
Yes, that's it!
They say a disorderly life reflects a disorderly mind.
This house is going to be the foundation of our lives from now on,
so we've got to get it sparkling clean!
I don't know what you're talking about.
Are you smart?
If course I'm smart! Are you mocking me?!
You ought to study a little yourself!
You can't just keep relying on others because you lost your memories.
Righto.
Hey! You didn't even mean that, did you?!
A bug! A bug!
Hey! Are you okay?!
Hey... Hey, come on! Wake up!
Hi. Long time no see.
It looks like you've been through a lot,
but it seems you managed to start a guild.
Don't worry.
You've just lost consciousness, that's all.
You've found a surprising group of companions, though.
You started your guild with girls who are connected to the mystery of this world.
Mystery?
Yes.
What everyone in that world naturally accepts as the truth
isn't actually the truth.
Pecorine and Karyl, and Kokkoro, too...
They each have their own problems, and their own missions.
Karyl is in a particularly difficult position.
Even if I told you everything I know right now,
it wouldn't solve anything.
Be careful.
The enemy is aware of your existence.
The bonds you form with those girls from now on
will help you grow.
When the time comes I will aid you, as I did in the past.
Good luck.
Thank goodness.
This house almost became the site of an accident right after we moved in!
How do you feel?
Karyl is in a particularly difficult position.
Mm.
Looks like you're okay.
Yuuki! Karyl!
What do you think?
Doesn't it look like we could really enjoy our meals here?
You really are handy, and not just at cooking.
Well, I set out on this journey to train, after all.
It does look like the four of us could eat at this.
Nice!
Thank you!
Now, let's carry it into the house!
Yeah!
Oh, my...
Don't worry.
PriConne
Rima, rima, rima, rima, rima...
We appreciate your help.
I wasn't sure what we were going to do.
Please, don't be dramatic!
There are no monsters in this forest, but we occasionally see—
It's them!
Bandits!
What?!
Yo! If you want to pass through here, give that donkey to...
Wait, donkey? Horse?
You're so mean! I'm all dressed up and everything!
It's not a donkey?!
Wh-Whatever! We'll grab it for the circus!
Stop!
We should get to know each other before we do this!
Miss Rima!
It's really strong!
It's too fluffy to grab hold of!
Damn it! Hold still, donkey!
Snap!
I told you...
I am not a donkey!
Have you ever seen a donkey this stylish?
Finishing move: Fluffy Strike!
Hmph!
I hate pushy people!
Rima...
I'm hungry after all that fighting.
This is precious, but it's my only choice right now.
Rima, rima, rima, rima...
Rima!
Eating a metamorapple...
gives me a human body like everyone else!
Amazing, huh?
We managed to get it all cleaned up before dark.
Perfect.
Anyway, Koro-ster's running kind of late.
I'm getting worried. Should we go check on her?
Welcome back.
I have returned.
How'd it go? Did you find some nice things to buy?
Yes, lots.
This is for you, my lord.
You're late, Koro-ster.
Take a look inside.
Wow...
I know, right?
Go ahead and praise my cleaning skills.
Kokkoro, Kokkoro!
This is...
How wonderful.
What do you think?
Crazy, isn't it?
Yes, very crazy.
That should do it.
Milady!
You're late, Suzume.
Today's dinner is beef stew made with beef I got to celebrate our move!
Have all the seconds and thirds and fourths you like!
Isn't the restaurant owner nice?
This looks great!
I'm glad we don't have to eat bugs on our first day here.
Oh, you sound rather intrigued!
That's not what I meant!
Miss Pecorine, Miss Karyl...
I look forward to working with both of you.
There's no need to be so formal.
Come, now, before the food gets cold!
Thanks for the food!
Watch again next time!
Menu 5 Porridge Made With Love ~Topped with a Twilight Fate~
Perfect!