Paddington |
"We have arrived at Nishiki. This is the designated meeting place as stated..." |
As we got off the Mist Train, a girl ran up to us, seemingly waiting for our arrival. |
??? |
"This big railway car, no doubt about it. Um, are you all the Special Steel Squad that is here for the handover?" |
Paddington |
"Yes. I know you might have been worried about being in a strange place, but... this hasn't been decided yet." |
??? |
"That is definitely the perception without question. I had heard about this universe of Iris Cloud for the most part." |
Akane |
"Ryuuzouji Akane. Pardon my shortcomings, but I will be under your care for a while." |
Akane stood up straight and bowed deeply. She looks very strict, and I can see that she has been training herself as a jousting knight. |
Then Celia heard her voice, got off the Mist Train and approached her. |
When we met her in St. Iris, she was dressed in armour, but in normal occassions she said she dresses like this. This attire of hers was also unfamiliar and otherworldly. |
Celia |
"That voice, was undoubtedly Ryuuzouji, wasn't it? I am relieved that we have somehow managed to meet up." |
Akane |
"Celia-senpai...! You are safe!" |
Celia |
"I was worried too. I'm just glad to see you." |
Akane |
"Ce, Celia-senpai, I can't believe you were so worried about me... and, you're happy to see me...!" |
Akane |
"Ah, aaaah..! Senpaaaai..." |
Putra |
"This thick atmosphere, is getting harder and harder to weave in..." |
Queensway |
"And I don't know why this scene makes me so embarrassed to look at..." |
Paddington |
"But I could tell from their reactions that the two were separated companions. That's one step forward, isn't it?" |
Conductor |
Was Akane inconvenienced by being in an unfamiliar place, and in a different world? |
Akane |
"--Ah, thank you for your concern. But over here in Nishiki, the surroundings are very familiar to my hometown." |
Akane |
"It is fortunate that the food culture and the aesthetic of the city helped me to stay calm throughout." |
Akane |
"Undoubtedly, at first I was surprised by the fact that I was in another world, but I had immediate protection, so I did not have to worry about anything else other than for the safety of everyone." |
Conductor |
We are on our way to pick up your friends soon. I want you to be rest assured. |
Akane |
"Exceptionally grateful, and I am relieved to hear that." |
Putra |
"Hey, hey, does Akane's hometown existing means that there are many countries on your side of the world?" |
Akane |
"Ah, I am studying at Winford Academy to hone my jousting skills." |
Queensway |
"Studying abroad, that shows how much you care about jousts." |
Paddington |
"By the way, the armour that Celia was wearing, and the one loaded onto the train, I think there was three sets in total?" |
Celia |
"Oh. I was going to invite them to training, so I had enough for everyone. They've apparently have spirited away to this world with me." |
Akane |
"My armour? Celia-senpai, I really can't make you do something like carrying my luggage...!" |
Putra |
"No, no, there's nothing you can do about that. You're flying to another world. By the way, what kind of place is Winford Academy in?" |
Celia |
"You mean Helen's Hill, which, using Ryuuzouji's terminology, resembles the atmosphere of St. Iris." |
Celia |
"St. Iris is full of knights and the air is good. Especially walking along the cobbled streets, I was immersed in a feeling of nostalgia." |
Queensway |
"I am honoured that you like it!" |
Queensway |
"St. Iris is a gentle yet vigorous country with a strong chivalrous culture. It is the land of peace and iridescent clouds, blessed by the Iridescent Cloud God, and as such, I am proud of my hometown!" |
Paddington |
"It's strange that there are several countries in each universe that are so similar to each other~" |
Akane |
"If there is one thing that is different, it is this..." |
Akane took out a pair of fake bear ears from her pocket. |
Akane |
"I have heard that Nishiki is predominantly populated by beastkin. I felt it was a truly otherworldly place, but as the saying goes, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do', so I was trying to fit in." |
Putra |
"Oh, are those bear ears? Lend me, lend me~!" |
Putra |
"I'll put them on Akane's head and... Wow, you're so cute~!" |
Celia |
"Oooh..., you've turned into a really lovely bear. It looks great on you." |
Akane |
"I-I look... adorable?" |
Celia |
"Hmm, why do you take it off so quickly? Keep it on so you can show me better?" |
Akane |
"Ce-Celia-senpai, you're too close...! Ah, uh, uaaaaah--!!" |
Putra |
"And she's blushing again~" |
Paddington |
"I get it, Miss Celia loves bears and Miss Akane loves Celia." |
Queensway |
"In fact, it doesn't look like that's all it is..." |
Akane |
"Ye-Yes... I, as a jousting contestant, I really admire my senpai... That's why... No, no way, aaaaahh...!" |
Conductor |
...Their sweet exchanges notwithstanding. |
Conductor |
-Now that we've said a few words, I have to discuss about our next move. We're almost done with the mission we're undertaking. |
Paddington |
"Ha, you're right. We'll be heading to Flamarine next." |
Celia |
"Flamarine, what's this place?" |
Putra |
"Yes, yes, Flamarine is my hometown! It's an everlasting summer paradise of sea and sun-" |
Queensway |
"We understand there is an unidentified person there as well, and judging by Miss Celia and Miss Akane's testimonies, we are almost certain that this person is also from Winford School." |
Celia |
"So, if that prediction is correct, we can all unite together now." |
Akane |
"That is good, I was especially worried about Mio... I sure hope she is not homesick or world-sick by now." |
Celia |
"I'm allowed to accompany then, what about you, Ryuuzouji?" |
Akane |
"This is how my senpai came to welcome me. Now I want to be the one to welcome you." |
Paddington |
"Conductor, sir, I understand that Akane will be accompanying us, what do you think? |
Conductor |
No problem. But we have to pass through St. Iris from Nishiki. So first of all, we'll take a stop at the SSS base and take a break. |
Celia |
"Pardon me, thank you for everything." |
Putra |
"Well then, let's move forward, then to St. Iris we go~!" |
Paddington |
"Hawawa, that's my line~!" |