E4 - Chocolate and the Devil Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [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.