Chain Story Archives Part 2.5

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Due to this event being released across 3 months, there are 3 separate videos.

1: The Investigation Team, Dissolved

Not long after Tagitsuhime, fleeing to the netherworld, spread aradama-- special hazardous waste across the entirety of Kanto.

Mihono: Excuse me.
Hashima Ema: I'm sorry to call you in here when you're so busy with your duties.
Ema: I wanted to speak with you about what you'll be doing from here on out, Asakura-san.
Mihono: ...From here on out?
Ema: You don't have to look so anxious. You understand what the state of things is like now, don't you?
Ema: The entire country, not only Kanto, has seen a rise in the frequency of aradama appearances. And not a day goes by without debate over Kamakura's special hazardous waste leakage issue being broadcast on television.
Ema: They're going to be airing Akane-sama's hearing very soon too.
Mihono: ...I know. Nothing's like it used to be.
Mihono: There weren't this many aradama before, and the STT didn't spend this much time busy with missions.
Mihono: Everyone from the investigation team never even gets to see each other anymore...
Ema: About the investigation team, its activities are going to be suspended.
Mihono: There's not going to be an investigation team anymore!?
Ema: It shouldn't go away just yet.
Ema: But, at least until the special hazardous waste problem is settled, you all won't be taking any action as part of the investigation team.
Mihono: ...Then, when you said we'd talk about what I'll be doing from now on, do you mean you're putting me in some other unit?
Ema: Asakura-san. There are two options available for you now.
Ema: The first is to be part of a unit under the Five Traditions, working with the Special Task Team.
Ema: The other is to become a provisional member of a unit under command of the Metropolitan Police Department. It will be difficult, but I think it would be a good experience for you.
Mihono: Umm, when you say the Five Traditions, do you mean Minoseki?
Ema: You wouldn't be wrong to think that.
Ema: You might be relocated elsewhere... say, to Renpu, but you'll primarily be working with Minoseki.
Mihono: ...That might be better then?
Mihono: Though, would I know anyone who's working with the MPD?
Ema: Of course. There are others loaned to them, some who you should be familiar with... Let's see, Suzumoto-san and Yamashiro-san should have transferred there.
Mihono: Suzumoto-san and Yamashiro-san did...?
Mihono: (Uuu... I don't know. I never did get their phone numbers, so maybe I should go there?)
Mihono: (But, if I get transferred, I don't really know what' I'd be doing. I feel like I'd get to be more useful working here with Mai and the others.)
Mihono: (Yeah, I'll go with that. I'll get their phone numbers sooner or later, I know it!)
Mihono: ...Okay, I've made up my mind, President Hashima. I'm going to work hard here helping the STT.
Ema: ...That's fine.
Ema: You'll be part of one of Minoseki's units, Asakura-san. Though, the offer to transfer to the MPD will always be available, so if you ever change your mind, come right here and tell me.
Mihono: Okay!
Mihono: HAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Nagae Futaba: Wha, Mihono!?
Mihono: We have to focus, Futaba! Let's take care of the aradama first! We can talk later!
Futaba: R-Right!
Futaba: (I just went along with her, but... Is it me, or did Mihono get a heck of a lot stronger!?)
Futaba: (I remember Mihono being a lot more... Did something happen to her when she was with the investigation team?)
Fukuda Sawano: ...
Sawano: (...It's only natural Nagae-san would be surprised. Compared to how she was during the tournament qualifiers... Asakura-san is fighting like a completely different person.)
Sawano: (Working with the investigation team should have benefited her, but... Would it have made this much of a difference?)
Sawano: ...Asakura-san! Can you take care of things here? I'll go support the other units!
Mihono: Sure, just leave it to me!
Futaba: Sawano-san, what should I do!
Sawano: ...Please come with me, Nagae-san! Asakura-san can handle herself here!
Futaba: ...Okay!
Futaba: (The way I am now, I'd just be weighing Mihono down... It's so frustrating! It wasn't that long ago that I could fight neck and neck with her!)
Mihono: HAAA!!
Aradama: GGGOOOOUUU!!
Mihono: Grr, it's fast...
Mihono: But still! I was working hard with the investigation team... So if I just calm down, I can do this!
Mihono: Alright! Now for the next one!
Futaba: ...Keep it up, Mihono!
Futaba: (You'll see, I'll be right there fighting alongside you again soon!)
Mihono: Pant... Pant...
Toji A: KYAAAAA!!
Mihono: -!? Are you okay!?
Sawano: Don't lose your focus! Help is already on the way!
Mihono: R-Right!
Sawano: Those who can't apply utsushi, help move the injured away from here! Nagae-san, keep them safe!
Futaba: On it!
Mihono: Sawano-san and Futaba can take care of things there! I have to... Defend this place no matter what!
Aradama: GYUUUUOOOO!!
Man: Whoa-!? S-Somebody help meee!!
Mihono: -!? --Jin'i!!
Mihono: Are you alright!?
Man: Why the hell would I be alright!? Do something about that monster already!
Mihono: O-Okay!
Mihono: HAAAAAAAAA!!
Mihono: Now's your chance, please get away to safety!
Man: Get away to safety?
Man: I never got attacked by aradama before... Before you toji screwed everything up!
Mihono: ...!
Mihono: S-Sorry...
Man: Goddammit, why did this happen to me...! You're supposed to show up before anyone gets hurt!
Mihono: (We're doing the best we can to fight... So why...)
Futaba: Mihono-, great work back there-.
Mihono: ...Yeah, you too, Futaba.
Futaba: ? You look kinda down; did something happen?
Mihono: ...Nah, it's nothing!
Mihono: I think I'm just a little worn out after how rough things got back there. Let's get back to school quick!
Futaba: Anyway, is it me, or did you seriously get way stronger, Mihono? What kind of training did you do? Did you hide away in the mountains or something!?
Mihono: It wasn't like that-.

2: Outbreak of a Large Scale Aradama Disaster

Announcement: A large scale aradama disaster has occurred. The toji on loan from the Five Traditions should prepare to sortie at once.
Announcement: I repeat--
Hana: We only just got transferred here, and we've already got a hard job to do.
Yui: How bad do you think it's going to be? Hopefully it'll be like, "They made it sound so much worse!", but...
Hana: I feel the same, Yui. That's all we can hope for.
Hana: Looks like they sent the info to our phones.
Hana: ...!
Yui: The affected area is an entire district...
Hana: We're responsible for a shopping mall?
Yui: A shopping mall; that's pretty big, isn't it...
Hana: At the bare minimum... There could be several thousand shoppers there now.
Yui: Several thousand!? How is our unit supposed to take care of all those people on our own!?
Hana: Let's calm down.
Hana: ...I think the MPD will have figured the same thing. I wouldn't be surprised if they're calling the Five Traditions for backup right now.
Hana: More importantly... Every moment we spend here, the number of victims is getting bigger.
Hana: We have to go now.
Yui: Right!
Man: (I never got attacked by aradama before... Before you toji screwed everything up!)
Mihono: ...We screwed everything up?
Mihono: I couldn't tell him no... I mean, after what happened with Tagitsuhime...
Mihono: ............
Mihono: ......This isn't helping! Sitting around like this isn't how I do things!
Mihono: I'm going to go ask the president to send me on more missions!
Mihono: Excuse m...
Ema: A large scale aradama disaster?
Ema: You're right, that location is right on our doorstep, however... We don't have toji available that quickly.
Ema: Yes, we need time to organize a unit, and.... Eh? I understand that, but...
Mihono: (Large scale aradama disaster...?)
Ema: Then let's see... I'll need an hour at the least, before they can arrive there...
Mihono: (An hour... By the time an hour passes, how many people will get hurt...)
Mihono: President Hashima, please let me go there!
Ema: Asakura-san!?
Ema: ...I don't have many, but I'll send out the toji who are ready at once. Prevent any casualties as best you can until our units arrive.
Ema: Are there any areas that are most threatened? ...Yes... Alright... Understood.
Ema: Asakura-san, you heard what we were discussing, didn't you?
Mihono: I did! Where should I go?
Ema: I want you to go straight to the shopping mall. You're to join forces with Suzumoto-san and Yamashiro-san there.
Mihono: Suzumoto-san and Yamashiro-san!?
Mihono: (Suzumoto-san and Yamashiro-san are already helping at the mall...)
Mihono: (Come to think of it... Why did those two agree to transfer to the MPD anyway?)
Ema: Do you understand? Rather than suppressing aradama, saving lives is your top priority. Think only about keeping casualties to a minimum.
Mihono: Got it!
Mai: Mihono-chan!
Mai: There was a large scale aradama outbreak! They're organizing units, so we should go!
Mihono: Yeah, I know about it!
Mai: Eh?
Mihono: Just now, they called President Hashima for help with it. So I'm... I'm going on ahead!
Mai: Be careful, Mihono-chan!
Mihono: I will!

3: At the Site

Ema: I want units sent to the three areas under the greatest threat!
Ema: Gather Inago Akira, Fukuda Sawano, and Yanase Mai! Organize each of them a unit as fast as you can!
Minoseki Instructor: President Hashima, Inago Akira still hasn't come to school.
Ema: Then find someone else with leadership experience. I'm going to try getting ahold of Inago-san.
Inago Akira: ~!
Akira: C'mon, I was just getting in a good mood here. ...Huh? President Hashima?
Akira: What's up? It's Inago Akira.
Ema: Inago-san? Where are you right now?
Akira: Just cruising 'round near school; you need something?
Ema: There's been a large scale aradama disaster. I wanted you to be in charge of one of the units responding, however...
Akira: Since you're not waiting for me to get back, it must've really gone to hell, huh.
Ema: I would appreciate it if you would return right away...
Akira: Hey-, you know it wouldn't be me if I came back so fast.
Ema: Really now, don't admit that about yourself.
Ema: Inago-san, I need for you to go to the shopping mall. I just allowed one of the middle school toji to leave for there in advance.
Akira: She's got guts. What's her name?
Ema: Asakura Mihono-san. She made it rather far in the qualifiers for this year's tournament...
Akira: ......Asakura Mihono, huh. Yeah yeah, I know her.
Akira: Alright, I'll be there before you know it.
Akira: First though...
Akira: Ah, you there? That mall right next to Minoseki... Oh, you heard already?
Akira: Yeah yeah... Anyway, it sounds like Asakura Mihono'll be there, so I'm going to go see for myself.
Akira: Alright, time to floor it!
Toji A: The insertion team has returned! Many people are injured!
Toji B: The civilians take priority! Any toji who can no longer fight, fall to the rear!
Toji A: Roger!
Citizen A: My friend is still inside there! You have to hurry and rescue them!
Toji B: You don't have to worry. They're working right now to rescue everyone they can...
Citizen B: Give it a rest! Instead of making excuses, why don't you get in there and save them! That's what you get paid for, isn't it!?
Mihono: ...This is awful.
Mihono: (Ordinary people... And toji too. There's so many of them getting hurt...)
Citizen C: I saw all about it on TV! It's because of their negligence that the aradama came spreading everywhere!!
Mihono: ...!
Mihono: (Because we defeated Tagitsuhime... Was it wrong for us to do that...?)
Mihono: ...I'm a toji from Minoseki, here to help. Where are Suzumoto-san and Yamashiro-san at?
Toji A: If you want Suzumoto-san, she came out with us just now. She should be...
Hana: Asakura-san?
Mihono: Suzumoto-san! Thank goodness I found you! President Hashima told me to meet up with you.
Hana: President Hashima did...? That'll help a lot.
Mihono: Where's Yamashiro-san?
Hana: She's still fighting inside.
Hana: We couldn't rescue all the people at once... So we're trading off leading the people we have saved outside.
Mihono: In that case, we should hurry in there!
Hana: ...
Mihono: Suzumoto-san? Are you feeling tired?
Hana: I am, but... I'm glad you're here, Asakura-san.
Mihono: Ehh!? I haven't done anything yet...?
Hana: Having someone as straightforward and positive as you around makes me feel like I can keep going.
Hana: The situation is awful, but it's reassuring having you here. So much so that I wish you'd gone to the MPD.
Mihono: That's...
Hana: You don't sound interested in it. But, I'd be happy if you at least thought it over while we deal with this incident.
Hana: That said, this is also our first incident right after we transferred.
Mihono: It is?
Hana: That's right.
Mihono: It must be hard on you, having to start with something like this.
Hana: That's for sure; I'm worried about where things are going at this rate. But... I'm glad I decided to transfer.
Mihono: ...Huh? Shouldn't it be the other way around?
Hana: Should it?
Hana: I am feeling nervous, about getting thrown straight into this, and whether I'll be able to keep up if it's nothing but cases like this in the future...
Hana: But I know for a fact that I'll get to protect a lot of people. I'm not going to regret that.
Mihono: (Protect a lot of people... Suzumoto-san put lot of thought into deciding to transfer, unlike me...)
???: KYAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Hana: ...! That scream came from...
Mihono: Let's go, Suzumoto-san!

4: An Atmosphere of Unrest

Akira: Seriously? People won't stop calling today... Tch, and it just had to be these assholes.
Akira: Yeah?
???: If you're entering the large scale aradama outbreak, you are to gather as much noro from it as possible.
Akira: Huhh? Have you lost your damn mind? Try getting your priorities straight here!
???: For that person's desire to be realized, a great amount of noro is needed.
???: Inago Akira, you do understand, don't you?
Akira: You sure love running your mouth, huh. You think naming them would make me do whatever you say?
???: Everything is to fulfill that desire. It isn't as if I'm telling you to ignore the aradama, you know.
???: Suppress the aradama, retrieve their noro, and... Keep an eye on the girl. You can do that, can't you?
Akira: ...
Akira: Yeah, sure, I got it! While I'm suppressing the aradama, I'll get you some noro!
Akira: That good enough for you!?
???: We have high expectations.
Akira: FUCK!
Akira: ...Sigh.
Akira: Ahh, feels a little better letting it out like that! Damnit, this is starting to get on my nerves.
Toji A: Defend this position, no matter what!
Tojis: Right!
Mihono: There's this many aradama!?
Hana: It's like this everywhere inside. We keep killing them and killing them... And more aradama appear.
Hana: That's why we left our unit at a key location and went to secure an escape route.
Mihono: ...
Hana: Looking at it the other way, they can't move from there. So we have to force our way in.
Mihono: Okay!
???: No! Stay away!
Mihono: Suzumoto-san, someone's calling for help!
Hana: ...That way, huh. Let's hurry, Asakura-san!
Mihono: There she is!
Hana: HAAAAAA!!
Woman: ...
Mihono: Are you okay!?
Hana: Don't move her!
Hana: ...There's no injury on her head, and she doesn't seem badly hurt... Alright, she only lost consciousness is all.
Hana: It should be okay if we wake her up.
Mihono: H-Hang on a minute!
Hana: What is it?
Mihono: Ah, uh, it's just...
Mihono: (What if she starts acting the same as the people outside...)
Mihono: I think she was really scared of getting attacked by aradama... Wouldn't it be better if we let her stay asleep?
Hana: You have a point there.
Mihono: ...What's most important for us now is finding Yamashiro-san. I'll look to see if there's someone else around who can help her.
Hana: I'm counting on you.
Hana: I didn't expect that from you back there.
Mihono: Huh?
Hana: I was sure you'd offer to go and bring her outside yourself.
Mihono: Should I have?
Hana: No, it's good you didn't let your emotions get the better of you. You're right that we should focus on meeting up with Yui first.
Mihono: (Didn't let my emotions get the better of me? I did though...)
Mihono: Suzumoto-san!
Hana: Stay quiet... We can let this aradama go.
Mihono: Aren't we going to beat it?
Hana: Our number one priority is rescuing the people here. I know it sounds bad, but... Stopping the aradama comes second.
Hana: Good, it doesn't seem like it's noticed us.
Mihono: ...
Hana: Feeling frustrated?
Mihono: That's not it; there's just something on my mind... Um, can I ask you something?
Hana: What's that?
Mihono: Suzumoto-san, why did you choose to be transferred?
Hana: Why?
Mihono: My school's president asked me too; if I wanted to transfer.
Mihono: But back then, I told her no.
Hana: President Hashima must have high hopes for you, Asakura-san.
Mihono: She does...?
Hana: Yeah. It's very hard working here, so they'd never recommend a toji without the strength to back it up.
Mihono: Ah...
Hana: Are you getting interested?
Hana: When I decided to transfer, I was thinking about the future. I wanted to build up a connection with the police.
Mihono: Suzumoto-san... You're so mature.
Hana: You think so?
???: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Mihono: That voice was... Yamashiro-san!

5: At a Crossroads

Aradama: OOOOOOOOUUUUU!!
Yui: Whagh!
Yui: That's it for my utsushi... But, I'm not done yet!
Yui: HAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Yui: Pant... Pant...
Man A: H-Hey, are you doing okay?
Yui: I'm fine, it's fine, this is a walk in the park!
Yui: ...ah, whoops.
Man A: Look at you, you can barely stand up straight!
Yui: Ahaha, I think I'm just getting a little hungry.
Man A: Why don't you rest for a while?
Yui: When Hana-san gets back, I'll take a break. Don't worry, she'll be back any minute now.
Man A: Still...
Hana: Yui!
Man A: It's that girl from before, and she brought help! Good, now you can get some rest.
Yui: Ooh! And she's a cutie too... Wait, that's Mihono-chan!
Hana: Mihono-chan? Yui, since when have you and Asakura-san been on a first name basis?
Yui: Never, but I'm in the camp that believes in calling cute girls by their first name!
Hana: I figured... Sorry about her, Asakura-san.
Mihono: Ahaha, I'm totally okay with it! I'll call you Yui too then.
Yui: Thanks, Mihono-chan! I feel like I could fight for another five hours now.
Hana: Five hours? You're keeping it realistic, huh.
Man B: What are you standing around gossiping for!? If you've got more toji, then start getting us out of here!
Mihono: -!
Mihono: (They're like this here too...)
Man A: Don't talk to them like that! These girls are risking their lives fighting for us!
Woman: You shouldn't pay him any mind. Thank you, for coming all this way... Really, truly, thank you...
Woman: It was horrible... So many times, I thought it was all over...
Mihono: Ah...
Mihono: ...You don't have to worry! We'll keep you all safe, no matter what!
Yui: Then, let's get to it... whoops.
Hana: Don't overdo it, Yui. Asakura-san and I will keep guard, so you can take a quick break.
Yui: Ugh, sorry. I'll do that.
Hana: Oh, right.
Hana: Do you mind if I ask why you decided to transfer, Yui?
Yui: Where's this coming from? Could it be, you're just so interested in me you can't help it!?
Hana: Asakura-san asked me about it before. Now seemed like a good time, so I figured I'd ask you too.
Mihono: Thanks, Suzumoto-san.
Yui: Does that mean you're joining us, Mihono-chan?
Mihono: Uhh, I'm considering it... After seeing things here, I started feeling sort of conflicted, I guess?
Yui: I see, so there's a chance, huh.
Yui: Hmm, okay. I guess I did it for the money? See, if you get loaned to the police, they start paying you a bit more.
Mihono: ...I kind of wasn't expecting that from you.
Yui: Fu fu fu, at Ayanokouji, they don't call me "the girl you never see coming" for nothing!
Hana: Did that help you any?
Mihono: Yeah. I can tell you and Yui both put a lot of thought into why you transferred.
Mihono: And I...
Mihono: (All I thought about was whether I'd stay with everyone. I should really... Think about it harder now.)
Mihono: What was that sound!?
Hana: It sounded like glass breaking, but... It's sort of unsettling not knowing what happened.
Mihono: I'll go check it out then! Suzumoto-san and Yui-san, you stay here!
???: ORA!
Mihono: (Somebody's fighting?)
Mihono: (The broken glass... Is that a motorcycle? Did the motorcycle come crashing through?)
Mihono: (But why in here...?)
???: C'mon, I don't have time for you small fry. Quit swarming me, damnit.
Mihono: (She's backup? She's wearing a Minoseki uniform, but... I've never seen her before.)
???: Finally...
Mihono: (!? She's collecting the noro? Why is she doing that now, like she's hiding it...)
Mihono: That's enough!
???: Huh?
Mihono: I'm Asakura Mihono, second year at Minoseki Academy's middle school division! What are you doing out here?
???: ...Asakura Mihono.
???: ('Course she'd be suspicious of a toji acting on their own in a place like this.)
???: (Wasn't planning on making contact yet, but... Can't exactly explain what I was doing with the noro to her...)
Mihono: ...
???: (Kashuu Kiyomitsu... It really is broken.)
???: (Or, well...)
???: You've gotta lot of nerve, don'tcha? Just gonna point your okatana at your senpai like that? Huhh?
Mihono: ...First, just answer me this. What are you doing here?
???: First, gimme an apology for pulling your okatana on me. I'm your senpai, y'know?
Mihono: ...
???: ...You asked for it.
???: (For starters, I'll knock some sense into this bratty kouhai of mine! I can come up with something after!)

6: Evaluation

Mihono: ...
Mihono: (This girl, she was collecting noro in secret...)
Mihono: (The head of the Origami family was doing the same thing, when she was possessed by Tagitsuhime...)
Mihono: (Whatever her reason, I'd better stop her!)
???: It's not in me to waste breath arguing.
???: Let's go.
Mihono: -!?
Mihono: (That was so fast... And she hits hard too!)
???: HAAA!!
Mihono: Grh!
Mihono: (She's... Really strong!)
???: (...She's got some muscle. But, eh, that's how it is.)
???: ...Alright, I get the gist of it.
Mihono: Of what?
???: (Can't go wasting much time here in these circumstances.)
???: Just say goodnight for now!
Mihono: ...!!
Mihono: ...
???: Man, what're they teaching in the middle school these days? Don't go turning your okatana on your senpai like that.
???: ...Well, actually, I guess it was my fault this time.
Yui: Mihono-chan!
???: Huh?
Yui: GET AWAY FROM MIHONO-CHAAAAAAN!
???: Thought you'd get me by surprise!? Too bad; I'm used to that!!
Yui: Gh...
???: What was with her?
Hana: ...What do you think you're doing, Inago-san?
Akira: Me? She's the one who jumped me. Wait, do I know you?
Hana: Suzumoto Hana. I've seen you a few times through Mokusa.
Akira: ...Ohh, you're with Mokusa too. That's perfect.
Akira: I'm juggling what Mokusa and President Hashima want from me. Things've been getting annoying, so I was going it alone, and this one spotted me.
Hana: ...Is that how it went.
Hana: (President Hashima likely told her to do the same thing she told Mihono... So what did Mokusa want her to do?)
Hana: (Well, she probably wouldn't give me an answer even if I asked.)
Akira: That's my story, so when they wake up, I'm counting on you to help explain.
Hana: Please try explaining things yourself before you get into a fight...
Akira: Hey, they're the ones pointing their okatana at me?
Akira: If someone tries putting me down, I'll make them regret it.
Hana: Anyway, that's Inago Akira-san.
Akira: I'm Inago Akira. Good to meet you.
Akira: Sorry about before; I just took you out on reflex.
Yui: No, don't worry about it! More importantly... Can I call you Boss!?
Akira: Sure, call me whatever.
Yui: Will do!
Akira: And, I didn't mean for things to get out of hand before, Mihono. I lost my cool and wasn't thinking straight.
Mihono: No, I shouldn't have taken out my okatana before I even asked you anything.
Mihono: Though, if President Hashima sent you, you should've said so sooner.
Akira: My bad, but President Hashima didn't tell me anything more than to head over here.
Akira: So, to make it up to you, let me help you guys out.
Akira: I won't feel right if I don't pay you back.
Mihono: Sure, we'd be glad to have you, Inago-san!
Akira: Akira's fine, Mihono.
Mihono: Okay! Akira-san!
Mihono: (Still... Why was she taking that noro? Was that part of President Hashima's orders too?)

7: Inago Akira, the Toji

Mihono: This is the third time we've gone in, isn't it?
Yui: At this point, it's hard not to feel a little exhausted.
Akira: Oi, no losing focus.
Mihono/Yui: Right!
Hana: She looks okay now, but... Yui's stamina might be reaching its limit.
Akira: Doesn't that go for you too? Your swings are losing their sharpness.
Hana: ...You could tell?
Akira: How could I not?
Akira: You ready? This is the last insertion. We're too late in the game for somebody to get seriously hurt here.
Hana: ...I know.
Akira: But still, don't go complaining. We're not about to leave a single person behind either.
Hana: Right!
Mihono: Hmm, there's nobody around here.
Yui: It'd be a lot easier to search for people if we could shout for them, but then the aradama would come running...
Hana: We're just going to have to search place by place as we go.
Yui: Pant, pant...
Mihono: Are you okay?
Yui: Fine, just fine, I'm just so happy, surrounded by all these cuties.
Hana: If she can joke around like that, she must be fine.
Akira: ...Shut up for a second.
Mihono/Yui: I-I'm sorry!
Akira: Just shut up!
All Three: ......
Akira: ......
Akira: I knew I heard something.
Hana: Heard what?
???: ......dy.
Mihono: Ah, someone's saying something!
Yui: Over that way!
Boy: Ah... Some toji ladies...
Hana: You were hiding in here?
Yui: It's easy to overlook, isn't it.
Akira: Damnit, why don't you pick somewhere easier to find.
Boy: Eep...
Akira: Huhh?
Boy: UWAAAAAHHHHH!
Yui: Boss made him cry!
Akira: C'mon, if you're a man, then quit crying.
Boy: B-Buttt...
Akira: You managed to hold out on your own for this long, didn't you?
Boy: Y-Yeah.
Akira: Then, quit crying. You'll never keep anybody safe if you're crying all the time.
Boy: ......Okay!
Akira: Good, 'atta boy!
Mihono: He stopped crying...
Yui: That's why she's the boss!
Hana: Does that have anything to do with it?
Akira: Alright, Mihono! You're in charge of this brat!
Mihono: Eh?
Akira: He was crying up a storm.
Akira: 'Course it was gonna attract aradama.
Boy: It's my fault...
Akira: Don't start crying! ...Just wait there!
Boy: ...!
Akira: Good boy; like that. Just leave all this... to me!
Akira: ORAA!
Mihono: Wow... Ow, hey, you're grabbing on too hard...
Boy: ...
Mihono: (He's watching her so seriously now... Even though he was crying before...)
Boy: You can do it, toji lady!
Mihono: (To this kid, Akira-san must look like a hero... She is pretty cool, isn't she.)

8: Self-Consciousness and Determination

Toji: You can leave that boy with me.
Akira: Counting on you.
Akira: So long, brat! You be good!
Boy: Thank you, toji lady!
Akira: Yeah, take care.
Akira: 'kay, he should be fine from here. Let's put in some effort and check the rest out.
All Three: Yeah...
Akira: Guess it's about time we took a break. You've all gotta be at your limit, right?
Hana: I am...
Yui: That's our boss... You can tell it all...
Mihono: Yeah, the usual missions are tough, but... This is on a whole different level.
Yui: That's cause it isn't so easy as just coming out here, beating all the aradama, and everything's okay.
Mihono: From now on... There's going to be a lot more disasters like this happening, won't there.
Mihono: And... A lot more people will get hurt...
Hana: That's what we're here for; to save as many of those people as we can.
Mihono: That's true...
Akira: Is something on your mind?
Akira: Go ahead and let me know then. I've always got time to give a kouhai some advice.
Mihono: I always have this feeling like, I've gotta do something, but I'm not sure what it is I should be doing...
Akira: ...Ahh, I think I get it. A buddy of mine, they've got the same kind of worries.
Akira: I don't know if it's exactly the same, but you're wanting to change yourself, right?
Mihono: I guess I want to change?
Akira: Yeah. That's mostly how it is for them. Wanting to get tougher.
Mihono: -!? I think you might be right!
Akira: In that case, you've got to challenge yourself. Do whatever's toughest, cause that's what's best for you.
Hana: (...Inago-san, she seems like the type who's good at looking after others. Calling her boss wasn't too far off the mark.)
Mihono: Whatever's toughest... Maybe I will transfer to the police.
Yui: You mean it!?
Yui: Between Hana-san and Mihono-chan, I'd have a pretty girl whichever way I look!
Akira: Dumbass! Don't drop your guard!
Yui: Eh?
Aradama: UUUOOOOOOOOO!!
Yui: Gah!
Akira: Mihono, Hana, get your utsushi up!
Mihono: On it!
Hana: Kh...!? I can't...!
Aradama: GAAAAAAAAAA!!
Hana: Ggh-!
Akira: Tch, you're both at your limit then... Oi! If you're still breathing, then say something!
Yui: I'm hurting, but, I'm fine...
Hana: Same here... But, I don't think I can fight any more.
Akira: HAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Akira: Don't sweat it! I'm not letting you two get hurt again!
Yui: Boss...
Akira: Mihono!
Mihono: Y-Yes!
Akira: You get it now, right? What a toji needs is strength!
Mihono: ...Right!
Akira: Now, do what I tell you! We're not gonna let the aradama come near Hana or Yui anymore!
Akira: Push out, and stop that aradama coming for us!
Mihono: YAAH!
Aradama: OOOUUUUU!!
Mihono: Urgh...! I managed to stop it, somehow, but...!! Akira-san, I can't hold it off!
Akira: That's plenty; you did good, Mihono.
Mihono: Ah...
Mihono: (Akira-san, she really is strong... I'm... nowhere near that.)
Akira: ORAORAORA! Let's keep it going!
Mihono: (...I do want to get stronger.)

9: The Next Step

Mai: HAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Sawano: With that, nearly all the aradama in the area should be suppressed now.
Sawano: You were working hard, Yanase-san.
Mai: Yes, you too.
Mai: Um... Fukuda-san, do you know where it was that Mihono-chan went to fight?
Sawano: If I remember... She should be at the shopping mall.
Mai: The shopping mall...
Sawano: You can go if you want. I can take care of the rest here.
Mai: Thank you very much!
Mai: Mihono-chan!
Mihono: Ah, Mai!
Futaba: Hey, Mihono! Since when did you become friends with Yanase-san?
Mihono: Uhh, a little while ago?
Mai: ...I'm glad you're safe, Mihono-chan. I heard lots of people were getting injured, and it made me worried.
Mihono: Yeah, I'm just fine, but...
Mai: But?
Hana: They seriously did a number on the both of us.
Mai: Suzumoto-san, and Yamashiro-san too!? Are you two okay...?
Hana: Doesn't feel like I'm doing that great.
[ambulance siren]

Yui: Ah, sounds like our ride is here, Hana-san.
Hana: That's our ride...?
Yui: Seeya around, Mihono-chan! If you have the time to pay us a visit, you'll make my day! Okay!
Mai: She really wanted to make a point of that while they carried her off...
Mihono: That's Yui for you!
Futaba: Anyway, Mihono, since when did you become friends with girls from Ayanokouji?
Mihono: Umm, a little while ago?
Futaba: You just keep saying that!
Mihono: Excuse me.
Ema: Asakura-san? Thank you, for your efforts the other day. What did you need?
Mihono: Err... About what you said, about transferring to a unit under the MPD's command, can I still do that!?
Ema: Of course, that would be fine, though... Did something happen?
Mihono: Yeah. I talked to Yui and Suzumoto-san, and Akira-san gave me advice... I made up my mind.
Ema: It sounds like you got the encouragement you needed.
Ema: I understand. In that case, starting today, you'll be transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Mihono: Starting today!?
Ema: Yes. Ever since you asked to be sent to the mall, I've been expecting this to come.
Ema: The preparations were taken care of.
Mihono: Uwah... Is it really that easy to tell what I'm going to do?
Ema: I've seen a lot of girls like you, Asakura-san. For all of them, working with the MPD was a good experience.
Ema: I hope the same will be true for you, Asakura-san.
Mihono: ...Okay! I'm going then!
Mihono: Hey, is Inago Akira-san here?
Sawano: If you're looking for Inago-san, she isn't here yet...
Mihono: Do you know how soon she'll be here?
Sawano: Hmmm, I'm not sure? There are plenty of times Inago-san doesn't even come to school...
Mihono: Oh, okay...
Mihono: (I wanted to thank her about what happened before school started...)
Mihono: (But I guess Akira-san's a delinquent after all.)
Akira: Hello?
Akira: Yeah, sorry. It wasn't in the plan, but I made contact with her.
Akira: Mm... Yeah. There's no signs of her awakening yet.
Akira: I think it's probably gonna take a bit more time.
Akira: Yeah, got it. I'll keep on watching Asakura Mihono.

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