The night after meeting Celia and Akane, the two are aboard the Mist Train with the Special Steel Squad and was heading towards Flamarine. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"You two, did you both sleep well last night?" |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"As it should be, we're on the right track. I thank you again." |
Conductor |
It's a good thing there were empty rooms in the dormitories. Now then, we have arrived at Flamarine, our destination. |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Flamarine, I see... An everlasting summer, a paradise of sea and sun? Understood. Well, it certainly looks like Putra is right." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Right right? I hope you'll take your time and have a look when you're done~" |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"The view from the window pane and the people in the city are also somewhat pleasant. It's a nice break from the heat here that I'm unaccustomed to." |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Oh, please don't be afraid to tell us if you're feeling unwell." |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"Not exactly cozy, but don't worry. The thought of having everyone here naturally lifts my spirits." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"The Flamarine Army is here. Oh, from the center, is that...?" |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"...Kisaki, that's for sure." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Celia-senpai, Akane-chan!" |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Mio, it really is Mio!" |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Waaaah, I've missed you so much~" |
Conductor |
The girl under protection by the Flamarine military - Mio Kisaki, hugged Akane, relieved to see her again. |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Me too, hmhmm. I am glad you are all right." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"I couldn't sleep much because I kept worrying about what happened to everyone..." |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"I'd like to join in the pleasantries, but we'll talk about it later. First of all, you'll have to introduce yourself to the SSS, who are looking after us." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Yes, that's right. Roger that!" |
Mio paused to salute Celia, then turned to face us. |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
'Conductor, nice to meet you, I'm Mio Kisaki, thank you for letting me meet Celia-senpai and Akane-chan! |
Conductor |
"You also seems to have heard about the SSS. You said you hadn't been sleeping well, but your face is full of energy and you seem to be in high spirits. |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Mio's strength is that she is always cheerful and always positive." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Akane-chan, you make it sound like I'm a no-nonsense person who doesn't think about anything. I told you I was worried about everyone." |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"But you did not doubt that you would see us again. That is the point." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"I'm so embarrassed! You got it right." |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"Like us, you must have been bewildered by being suddenly whisked away to a strange place. I'm amazed that you were able to keep your nerves." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Yes, the natives found me very quickly, and we had a lot of enjoyment cooking and having fun." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"As Miss Akane said, I think Miss Mio's strength as a knight lies in the fact that you are able to maintain your calm in this way." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Umm, as a knight, well..." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Oh... My apologies. Did I said something rude...?" |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"No not at all! I... I was originally a general studies student." |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Then, due to a minor misunderstanding, she suddenly ended up playing in jousting matches without any experience..." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Ahaha, it's a long story, I'll tell you next time." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Eeeh, proud of you though. I'm curious." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Hey hey, I wanted to treat you all to good stuff! I made these before we met up." |
Mio held out her lunch box. We were just a little hungry, everyone had some together. |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Wow, that's a delicious looking sandwich! I'll have some then~ ...mmmnh~!" |
The sandwich that Paddington was eating has flaked fish meat as an ingredient. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Sir Conductor, do you know what the ingredients of these rice balls are? I can see it's some kind of seaweed and some small fish." |
Conductor |
These are kelp and whitebait. They are each very tasty ingredients that can be used as soup stock or as an accompaniment to rice. |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"I see, so if it's good with rice, it should also be good with bread... I can see that Miss Mio has a certain culinary flair." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Eheheh, I included fresh seafood straight from Flamarine~" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"They're all very appetising~ Well, I'll have this... sandwich with a light pink filling! Nom..." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"H, N...NG, UNNNG...!?" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Miss Putra!? What's wrong all of a sudden?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"M, uh... It's very salty, sweet, and with an alien texture... aaahh... my mouth... artistically... Death." |
Conductor |
I would like to ask, what are the ingredients used in these sandwiches? |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Um, I think it's shiokara and whipped cream, that's my secret ingredient-" |
Conductor |
Surely you didn't just say 'I think'...? I think I get it now, I'm fine. |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"I knew you had been sneaking them in - Mio's Special." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"What do you mean she had been sneaking in?" |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Mio is a good cook, but sometimes she puts her own spin on things. I would describe that as very creative..." |
Conductor |
So Putra was deeply touched and amazed by Mio's creativity? |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"Huh... you can say it that way, I suppose that's correct." |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"...By the way, I haven't seen Mizuno for awhile now. Where is he, Kisaki?" |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Eh...? I thought Takahiro-kun was with the SSS?" |
Conductor |
I had never heard that name before. Are there still others in your group? |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"...Now we have to share our perceptions once more." |
Conductor |
The SSS received information on three unidentified persons. That would be Celia, Akane and Mio. |
Conductor |
So I just assumed that you would all be safely together on this mission... |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"No... Mizuno was there in Helen's Hill. He got caught in a gust of wind, just like us." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"But I haven't heard of anyone in Flamarine who said they saw Takahiro-kun, have you?" |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"I have not heard any such information in Nishiki either." |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"I'm also the only one protected in St. Iris... Does that mean Mizuno is still lost somewhere in one of the three countries...?" |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"That is also on the assumption that Mizuno is even here in Iris Cloud." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"No way... Takahiro-kun..." |
Conductor |
Nay, we still have two guesses. Right, Paddington? |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Oh, really? What do you mean, Sir Conductor?" |
...I'll just say that the lack of closeness is part of her mischievous charm. I gently give her an earful and urged her to continue. |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Ahah, that's how it is. Erhem..." |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"According to the SSS, Mr. Takahiro is probably in Verforet or Eisengrad." |