E4 - Chocolate and the Devil
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[00:00] Shirayuki
It is nice to see you, Sly Fox-sama.
[00:03] Ichinose
Oh, come on. Do you think you can just add
"sama" to anything and it'll sound polite?
[00:08] Shirayuki
What exactly do you want today?
[00:10] Ichinose
Frosty as always, I see.
[00:12] Ichinose
I wanted to talk to you about something.
[00:15] Ichinose
Shirayuki, I have a question for you.
[00:17] Ichinose
Your master, Shinohara Hiroto,
has played four games so far.
[00:22] Ichinose
What rank do you think he is right now?
[00:25] Shirayuki
He cannot gain stars while
pretending to be a Seven Star,
[00:29] Shirayuki
so isn't he only a One Star?
[00:32] Ichinose
Wrong.
[00:33] Ichinose
Shinohara Hiroto's actual rank is Two Star.
[00:37] Shirayuki
Why is that?
[00:39] Ichinose
You know how the Unique Stars work, correct?
[00:42] Ichinose
When the holder of a Unique Star loses
a game, that star is always taken from them.
[00:47] Shirayuki
Yes.
[00:48] Ichinose
In the last game, he defeated the holder of
the Indigo Star: the Phoenix, Kugasaki Seiran.
[00:55] Ichinose
Shinohara is a false Seven Star.
He cannot gain any more stars.
[00:59] Ichinose
Yet he was still required to take the
Indigo Unique Star that Kugasaki held.
[01:04] Ichinose
In a case like that, a normal star would
usually be replaced by the Unique Star.
[01:09] Shirayuki
I see. Which means...
[01:11] Ichinose
Exactly. In Shinohara's case,
that wasn't possible.
[01:15] Ichinose
He already held one colored Star.
He didn't have any normal Stars.
[01:20] Ichinose
In a very unusual case like that,
the winner receives an extra Unique Star.
[01:25] Ichinose
So Shinohara is now "double-colored."
He has the Red Star and the Indigo Star.
SIGN Shinohara Hiroto
[01:30] Ichinose
If he keeps defeating
players with Unique Stars,
SIGN Shinohara Hiroto
[01:33] Ichinose
he'll eventually become
an "all-color" Seven Star.
[01:38] Ichinose
He's played four, won four, and two of those
were against the Empress and the Phoenix.
SIGN Name
SIGN Saionji Sarasa
SIGN Total Score
SIGN LOSER
SIGN LOSER
[01:42] Ichinose
He demonstrated his skills in
the Self-Made 27-Form Game.
[01:45] Ichinose
He wielded those exploits with exceptional
versatility, wit, and imagination.
SIGN of cards, the reveal phase ends
SIGN and the player with more round points becomes
the victor of the Self-Made 27-Form Game.
SIGN If both sides run out
SIGN If both sides run out
SIGN Conditions to End the Reveal Phase
SIGN If either side runs out
SIGN If either side runs out
[01:50] Shirayuki
Were you aware he had such skills when
you brought my master to Academy Island?
[01:55] Ichinose
What do you think?
[01:57] Ichinose
Well, it was at least obvious he was worth
more than his transfer exam scores showed.
[02:01] Shirayuki
"Worth"? Are you trying to use my master?
[02:03] Ichinose
Oh, certainly. I am using him
to fulfill my own ambitions.
[02:08] Ichinose
Shinohara must already
realize that himself.
[02:11] Ichinose
We're using each other, you see.
[02:13] Ichinose
Shinohara has a reason to stay on this island,
and I have my own reasons for needing him.
[02:17] Ichinose
See? Our interests overlap.
[02:20] Shirayuki
You're using each other?
[02:22] Ichinose
However, things may not
go this smoothly forever.
[02:26] Ichinose
If he keeps gaining stars,
he'll face greater and greater danger.
[02:29] Ichinose
And when that happens, what will you do?
[02:33] Shirayuki
You need not worry about that.
[02:35] Shirayuki
I will stay by my master's side,
no matter what happens.
SIGN Chocolate
and the Devil
[04:15] Shirayuki
My name is Himeji Shirayuki.
[04:17] Shirayuki
Until very recently, I was enrolled
in Ouka Academy in District 3,
[04:22] Shirayuki
but due to circumstances,
I have been transferred to Eimei Academy.
[04:28] Shirayuki
I am shy around new people and
I especially have trouble talking to boys,
[04:32] Shirayuki
so I apologize if I appear rude at times,
[04:35] Shirayuki
but I assure you,
it does not mean I dislike you.
[04:38] Shirayuki
I would be grateful if
you could be patient with me.
[04:43] boys
Whoa.
SIGN Himeji Shirayuki
[04:44] girl
She's so cute!
[04:46] Nana
All right, settle down.
[04:49] Nana
I have one more announcement to make today.
[04:52] Nana
It's about Eimei Academy's
traditional campus competition event.
SIGN 8:00 am — 5:00 pm
SIGN All students are
required to participate
SIGN All-Campus Elimination Battle
SIGN April 25 (Mon) —
April 29 (Fri)
[04:56] Nana
The All-Campus Elimination
Battle begins next week.
[04:59] Nana
All students will participate in mock games
using the special Trial command.
[05:06] Nana
In Trial games, Stars will not be exchanged.
[05:09] Nana
Also, you can challenge
anyone, regardless of rank.
[05:14] Nana
However, if you lose, you're out.
[05:16] Nana
It's a survival contest that ends
when only one is left standing.
[05:20] Nana
The event will also decide who competes
in the inter-academy contest next month.
[05:25] Nana
The top five players will
be chosen to participate.
[05:30] Nana
Whoever lasts the longest
will also get a wonderful reward,
[05:34] Nana
so give it your best shot!
[05:36] Hiroto
Here. This one's for you, Himeji.
[05:39] Shirayuki
Is it really all right to accept this?
[05:41] Shirayuki
After you worked so hard to
acquire this rare chocolate cornet?
[05:44] Hiroto
Totally. After all, it was thanks to your
exploits that I beat that guy.
[05:54] Hiroto
Hey, are you okay?
You don't need to eat in such a rush.
[05:58] Shirayuki
Oh! Excuse me. It is so delicious,
I could not help myself.
[06:03] Shirayuki
The All-Campus Elimination
Battle. In all honesty,
[06:06] Shirayuki
it is full of elements that will be
very disadvantageous to you, Master.
[06:10] Shirayuki
This event works on a principle
called "State of Conflict."
[06:13] Shirayuki
You approach the opponent you want
to challenge and make a Trial request.
[06:18] Shirayuki
The request is accepted automatically,
[06:20] Shirayuki
and you cannot send or receive
other requests until a winner is decided.
SIGN State of Conflict
[06:24] Shirayuki
That is the State of Conflict.
[06:26] Shirayuki
Also, if the State of Conflict continues
for 24 hours without a Trial taking place,
[06:32] Shirayuki
you will be eliminated.
[06:34] Shirayuki
Even though no Stars are exchanged
in this event, you still must not lose.
[06:40] Shirayuki
We should devise a strategy that will
secure your position as the strongest player.
[06:44] Hiroto
It sounds like just running away
would be the best move here.
[06:47] Shirayuki
Yes. If you can maintain a minimum distance
from others, requests cannot be accepted.
[06:53] Kagaya
Hiro-kyun, I think someone's coming!
[06:57] Noa
You're Hiroto-kun.
[07:00] Noa
Right?
[07:03] Hiroto
Oh, man!
[07:05] Hiroto
She's really pretty, but also looks
kind of innocent. Like a small animal.
[07:09] Hiroto
And those ponytails suit her perfectly.
[07:12] Noa
Hm? Hey, Hiroto-kun, are you ignoring me?
[07:16] Noa
When a girl this cute starts talking
to you, isn't that kind of mean?
[07:21] Hiroto
Oh, uh, I wasn't trying to ignore you.
[07:23] Noa
Really? Then you must've
been enchanted by my looks.
[07:26] Noa
I guess I can't blame you!
[07:29] Hiroto
So, who are you anyway?
[07:31] Noa
Me? I'm Noa. Akizuki Noa.
Nice to meet you!
[07:36] Noa
I'm a little smaller than everyone else,
[07:38] Noa
but I'm a third-year,
which means I'm your senpai.
[07:42] Noa
Anyway...
[07:46] Noa
You really are strong, Hiroto-kun.
[07:49] Hiroto
Hey, you won a battle for the cornets, too!
[07:53] Noa
Yup! Because I'm so strong, smart, and cute!
[07:58] Hiroto
Ahem. So what did you want?
[08:02] Noa
"Want"? Hm, what do I want?
[08:05] Noa
Well, I guess there is something.
[08:08] Noa
So, are you two going out or what?
[08:11] Hiroto
Me and Himeji, you mean?
[08:13] Hiroto
If so, you've got the wrong idea.
[08:15] Shirayuki
At least for the time being, we are
maintaining a wholesome relationship.
[08:19] Noa
Huh. Okay. I guess not, then.
[08:22] Noa
In that case...
[08:24] Noa
Yay!
[08:26] Hiroto
Huh?
[08:27] Hiroto
Hey, get off me.
[08:29] Noa
Huh? Why?
[08:31] Noa
This is your chance to snuggle
with someone as cute as me!
[08:34] Hiroto
Ah! She smells so sweet!
[08:37] Hiroto
Ow!
[08:39] Hiroto
Get to the point, Akizuki.
[08:41] Noa
Jeez, you're so pushy, Hiroto-kun.
[08:44] Noa
Fine, I will.
[08:46] Noa
It's about the All-Campus
Elimination Battle.
[08:48] Noa
Libra did a survey on it. Who you want to
do a Trial with the most, that kinda thing.
[08:53] Noa
And well, I'm so strong and cute,
I was naturally near the top of the list,
[08:58] Noa
but it looks like you're by far
the most popular, Hiroto-kun.
[09:01] Noa
Did you know?
[09:02] Hiroto
No, I hadn't heard.
[09:04] Noa
Huh. You don't look too interested.
[09:08] Noa
I see. I guess that makes sense.
[09:12] Noa
Well, that's about all.
[09:14] Noa
All right. Bye-bye, Hiroto-kun.
[09:17] Noa
Thanks so much for chatting with me!
[09:22] Shirayuki
Keep your guard up around her.
[09:24] Shirayuki
Akizuki Noa-sama,
nicknamed the Little Devil.
[09:27] Shirayuki
She's one of only three
Six Star students at Eimei.
[09:31] Hiroto
A Six Star? Seriously?
She's really that strong?
SIGN Six Stars
[09:34] Shirayuki
Yes. But in addition to that,
I am getting a very bad feeling about her.
[09:39] Shirayuki
Something monstrous. I am unsure what.
[09:43] Shirayuki
By the way, Master,
is that the type of girl you are into?
[09:47] Hiroto
Huh?
SIGN District 4
SIGN Ichinose Natsume
[09:55] Ichinose
My, my. This has been difficult.
[09:58] Ichinose
In that critical game against Kugasaki,
[10:00] Ichinose
in order to save you, Shirayuki
had to expose herself to the masses.
[10:05] Ichinose
Yet on Academy Island, it's unthinkable to be
supported by a student from another District.
[10:09] Ichinose
In order to smooth things over,
I had to transfer her to Eimei.
[10:13] Ichinose
It was also necessary to recruit her to help
you win the All-Campus Elimination Battle.
[10:19] Ichinose
Do you realize how troublesome it is
to transfer a student on Academy Island?
[10:24] Ichinose
Thanks to you, I got into a lot of trouble.
[10:28] Hiroto
Does that mean you're going to
make me do something for you in return?
[10:31] Ichinose
You're quite perceptive. I don't
dislike that part of you, Shinohara.
[10:36] Ichinose
At the present moment, there are two
very curious things happening on campus.
[10:41] Ichinose
The first involves outside forces sticking
their noses into the upcoming event.
[10:47] Ichinose
They've been setting off alerts
here and there since yesterday.
[10:50] Hiroto
What could they be after?
[10:53] Ichinose
It seems you, the Seven Star,
are their most likely target.
[10:57] Ichinose
You're in a very enviable position.
[10:59] Hiroto
I see. So what's the other thing?
[11:03] Ichinose
This one is even more troublesome.
It has to do with the Unique Stars.
[11:08] Ichinose
Each campus on Academy Island
is issued one Unique Star.
[11:12] Ichinose
Eimei had one, too. The Green Unique Star.
[11:16] Hiroto
"Had"?
[11:17] Ichinose
Yes. It was stolen.
SIGN Robbery
SIGN Robbery
SIGN Robbery
[11:23] Ichinose
We were moving its save location to use it as
a prize in the All-Campus Elimination Battle
[11:27] Ichinose
when it was seemingly taken in a hack.
SIGN Server Failure
SIGN Server Failure
SIGN Server Failure
[11:30] Ichinose
The Green Star. It definitely has
some kind of effect on perception,
[11:34] Ichinose
but the abilities it grants differ
greatly depending on the person.
[11:38] Ichinose
If it's in the hands of someone
who had enough skill to steal it,
[11:42] Ichinose
who knows what might happen?
[11:44] Hiroto
The outsider attacks are one thing, but whoever
took the Unique Star must be a student, right?
[11:49] Ichinose
It isn't clear yet if the
attacks are connected,
[11:51] Ichinose
but there's a definite possibility
it's the same person.
[11:55] Ichinose
I'd like you to help us
to root out the culprit.
[11:59] Ichinose
They will probably take advantage
of the event to come after you.
[12:02] Ichinose
So as long as you stay alive in the game,
they should make the first move.
[12:07] Ichinose
And remember what I just told you?
The culprit holds a Unique Star.
[12:13] Ichinose
The Green Star, which you were supposed
to win in the All-Campus Elimination Battle.
[12:19] Ichinose
You must have some idea
what that means, yes?
[12:23] Hiroto
You're telling me to get it back myself?
[12:27] Ichinose
As such, you have three
missions during this event.
SIGN Find the
Culprit
[12:31] Ichinose
Expose the identity of whoever's trying to
infiltrate the All-Campus Elimination Battle.
SIGN Recover
the
SIGN Unique
Star
[12:45] Ichinose
Recover the stolen Unique Star.
[13:02] Ichinose
And lastly...
SIGN The Strongest
on Academy Island
[13:03] Ichinose
Score a decisive victory and clinch the
position of strongest on Academy Island.
[13:10] boy
Tch.
[13:14] Shirayuki
They left.
[13:16] Hiroto
This is gonna be harder than I thought.
They chase me wherever I go.
[13:19] Shirayuki
The thought of a no-risk game against
a Seven Star must be very appealing.
[13:25] Shirayuki
Indeed, at the moment, I believe
we have no other strategy, Master.
[13:30] Shirayuki
We must disable their ability
to see all participants' locations,
[13:33] Shirayuki
and temporarily block Trial requests
with some kind of basic jamming
[13:38] Shirayuki
so you can hide from them.
[13:41] Shirayuki
In short, you have to keep running away.
[13:47] Shirayuki
If we can get through this extracurricular
lesson, the first day is over.
[13:51] Shirayuki
Just a little longer, Master.
[13:53] Hiroto
Yeah.
SIGN Message from Akizuki Noa
[14:08] Hiroto
Huh?
[14:10] Hiroto
The jamming didn't work!
[14:12] Tatara
Shinohara-kun!
[14:14] Tatara
Please play a Trial game with me!
SIGN Akizuki Noa
SIGN Tee-hee-hee.
SIGN Never mind
[14:20] Hiroto
Did she target me directly?
[14:22] Hiroto
Has this Akizuki girl
seen through our strategy?
[14:25] Tatara
Shinohara-kun?
[14:28] Hiroto
Yeah, I guess I have to,
since you asked.
[14:32] Hiroto
But don't come crying to me when you lose.
[14:37] Hiroto
Ugh. Tatara was really tough.
[14:40] Hiroto
No wonder she's president
of 2-A, the top class.
[14:45] Shirayuki
Master, are you certain it was all
right for me to take my bath first?
[14:50] Hiroto
It's fine.
[14:51] Hiroto
If not for that, you'd change into your maid
uniform all sweaty and go back to working.
[14:55] Shirayuki
I see. Of course, when you
compel me to take a bath, Master,
[14:59] Shirayuki
it makes you come across
as a rather seasoned pervert.
[15:03] Shirayuki
Oh, pardon me.
[15:04] Shirayuki
At any rate, the first day is over.
How did you feel about it, Master?
[15:09] Hiroto
Well, I'm at least relieved that the Device
sensor and basic jamming seem to be working.
[15:14] Hiroto
But since it's an elimination game,
[15:16] Hiroto
the ones left at the end will be
the toughest players, like Akizuki.
SIGN Akizuki Noa
SIGN Tee-hee-hee.
SIGN Never mind
[15:19] Shirayuki
Yes. I am doubtful we will be able to
keep avoiding her until the final day.
[15:24] Shirayuki
For that reason, I have summoned
the Company's Head of Electronics.
[15:28] Kagaya
Here I am!
[15:30] Kagaya
Your big sis, Kagaya,
brought you a little gift.
[15:34] Hiroto
Kagaya-san? In the flesh?
[15:38] Hiroto
Sh-She looks scruffy, but what a babe!
[15:42] Kagaya
How 'bout it?
[15:43] Shirayuki
That logo. Is this from
that new shop in District 17?
[15:48] Shirayuki
Kagaya-san. What were you doing
while we were in deep trouble?
[15:52] Kagaya
Gulp! D-Don't get the wrong idea!
[15:56] Kagaya
I mean, I was still, like, doing support
and programming while waiting in line.
[16:01] Kagaya
That's fine, right?
[16:02] Shirayuki
I never said otherwise.
[16:04] Shirayuki
However, I fail to see why
you had to go all alone.
[16:08] Kagaya
Huh? So you're not mad,
Shirayuki-chan? But you are pouting.
[16:12] Shirayuki
I am not pouting.
[16:13] Kagaya
Huh? Huh? Huh?
[16:15] Kagaya
Hey, are you seeing this, Hiro-kyun?
Isn't she acting, like, super cute?
[16:19] Shirayuki
I-I am not acting cute!
[16:21] Kagaya
Aw, Shirayuki-chan. My bad, my bad!
[16:23] Kagaya
I'll feed one to you. Open up and say "aah"!
[16:26] Shirayuki
Huh? But... I cannot do that
with my master watching.
[16:30] Kagaya
It'll turn Hiro-kyun on, so don't sweat it!
[16:34] Kagaya
See? Here!
[16:37] Kagaya
You always have such pretty hair. Like, swoon.
[16:41] Hiroto
K-Kagaya-san! Is that what you came here for?
[16:44] Kagaya
Oh, yeah, right. I came to
explain something to you.
[16:49] Kagaya
I figured it'd be tough for you to run away
using the programs we already have,
[16:53] Kagaya
so I wrote a new Device ability for
all the worrywart Hiro-kyuns out there.
[16:59] Kagaya
I'll overlap Hiro-kyun's location
data with Shirayuki-chan's.
[17:02] Kagaya
And any requests Hiro-kyun receives
will go to Shirayuki-chan's Device.
[17:06] Kagaya
So, basically, she'll accept them instead!
[17:09] Kagaya
I call it the Scapegoat Technique!
[17:13] Kagaya
This should at least buy you a few days.
[17:16] Kagaya
If it comes down to it,
there is a way to emergency bail, too,
[17:20] Kagaya
but you can only use that once.
[17:22] Hiroto
Yeah, but are you okay with it, Himeji?
[17:26] Shirayuki
If this helps you in some way,
Master, I am very happy to do it.
[17:30] Hiroto
O-Oh, yeah? Then, sure. I guess it's okay.
[17:41] Hiroto
Looks like I don't have to worry.
In that case, I have only one job.
[17:46] Hiroto
I just have to run!
[17:56] Hiroto
Who's there?
[18:03] Shirayuki
We are in trouble, Master!
[18:05] Shirayuki
I received a transmission from Kagaya-san.
[18:07] Shirayuki
She said the All-Campus Elimination Battle
survivors are closing in on your location.
[18:13] Shirayuki
There's 200 of them!
[18:14] Hiroto
What are you saying?
[18:15] Shirayuki
Your coordinates were sent to
everyone simultaneously, Master!
[18:19] Shirayuki
Leave that area right away!
[18:21] Hiroto
Right!
[18:33] Kagaya
But why? There was no signal a second ago!
[18:36] Noa
I guess I bumped into you again, Hiroto-kun.
[18:39] Hiroto
Akizuki? But why?
[18:44] Shirayuki
Master!
[18:51] Noa
You really shouldn't. I know I'm so cute
you'd want to have your way with me,
[18:56] Noa
but I don't like people who use force.
[18:58] Hiroto
Then let me go!
[19:01] Noa
No way! What are you talking about?
[19:04] Noa
I'm just stuck because you've pushed
me down and gotten on top of me.
[19:10] Noa
You can't run away now, can you?
[19:18] Hiroto
Send a Trial request, Himeji!
[19:20] Shirayuki
O-Okay!
[19:27] Noa
Aw, too bad!
[19:30] Noa
And right when we were about
to become a big news scandal.
[19:35] Noa
Oh well. At least I achieved
my number one goal. I guess that's enough.
[19:41] Noa
All right, see you later, Hiroto-kun!
[19:43] Hiroto
Wait, Akizuki! What goal do you mean?
[19:49] Noa
I'm just too cute and silly. How would I know?
[19:55] Shirayuki
I am sorry I could not help.
[19:57] Hiroto
What are you talking about, Himeji?
[19:59] Hiroto
I'm safe, thanks to you.
[20:01] Shirayuki
Thank you very much, Master.
[20:05] Hiroto
What was she after, anyway?
[20:11] Hiroto
Uh, what's this?
[20:14] Shirayuki
A cutlet.
[20:15] Shirayuki
I put my maid's heart and soul into it,
hoping it aids you to be a cut above the rest.
[20:23] Hiroto
Thank you.
[20:24] Shirayuki
I shall prepare it now.
[20:28] Hiroto
What's wrong?
[20:30] Shirayuki
We have no cutlet sauce.
[20:32] Hiroto
Oh. Yeah, we might be out. We should
still have Worcestershire sauce, though?
[20:37] Shirayuki
No. You and I are both on
Team Cutlet Sauce, Master.
[20:40] Shirayuki
My pride will not allow me
to compromise on sauce.
[20:43] Shirayuki
I shall go to the store.
[20:45] Hiroto
Why don't I go instead?
[20:46] Shirayuki
You cannot. It would tarnish my reputation.
[20:55] Hiroto
So Himeji went out, just like that...
[21:02] Hiroto
Something's not right.
SIGN Himeji Shirayuki
[21:08] Hiroto
Hello?
[21:09] Noa
Hiya, Hiroto-kun. Having a good night?
[21:12] Hiroto
Hey. What the hell do
you think you're doing?
[21:15] Noa
Huh? What do you mean?
[21:17] Noa
I just bumped into your little "maid-chan."
[21:20] Hiroto
You'd better not have
done anything to Himeji.
[21:22] Noa
Jeez, you have such a short temper.
[21:25] Noa
Fine. I'll put her on.
[21:28] Noa
Your precious, precious little "maid-chan."
[21:31] Hiroto
Himeji?
[21:33] Shirayuki
Master...
[21:35] Shirayuki
I beg your pardon. I will not
be able to return home today.
[21:39] Hiroto
You can't come home?
Did she do something to you?
[21:42] Shirayuki
Forgive me. I cannot say that, either.
[21:45] Shirayuki
Master, in order to shut out
Trial requests from others,
[21:50] Shirayuki
you and I are now in a
temporary State of Conflict.
[21:54] Hiroto
Right.
[21:55] Shirayuki
And, well...
[21:57] Shirayuki
About that...
[21:59] Shirayuki
I am no longer able to
lose our game tomorrow.
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