# E2 - A First Job and a Partner
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**[00:07] Peeps**
Hmm. I didn't expect you to learn
intermediate spells so soon.
**[00:14] Sasaki**
It's probably because of the
magic you gave me, Peeps.
**[00:17] Peeps**
Independent of that,
your performance is impressive.
**[00:20] Peeps**
Most magic users in this world take more
than a decade to reach intermediate spells.
**[00:27] Peeps**
Advancing this far in mere weeks
is exceptional.
**[00:33] Sasaki**
In today's session, I learned
a recovery spell and a lightning spell.
**[00:37] Sasaki**
That should do it.
**[00:38] Peeps**
You're quite diligent.
**[00:40] Sasaki**
Well, I need to keep track
of all the spells I've learned.
**[00:43] Sasaki**
But memorizing the chants
is getting rather challenging.
**[00:47] Peeps**
Why not simply make use of a grimoire, then?
**[00:51] Sasaki**
A grimoire?
**[00:52] Sasaki**
*Like those things from games and manga?*
**[00:56] Sasaki**
Where do you get one of these grimoires?
**[00:58] Sasaki**
Deep in a dungeon or something?
**[01:01] Peeps**
You hold one in your hand as we speak.
**[01:05] Peeps**
"Grimoire" is a generic term for a
collection of transcribed chants.
**[01:09] Peeps**
It need not be made of paper and ink.
**[01:12] Peeps**
Your portable compendium serves equally well.
**[01:16] Sasaki**
Not very strict with the definition, are we?
**[01:21] Sasaki**
Anyway, it's time for our meeting.
**[01:23] Sasaki**
We'd better get to Marc-san.
**[01:25] Peeps**
Indeed. And afterward...
**[01:27] Sasaki**
Yeah, I know.
**[01:29] Sasaki**
We've worked up an appetite, so let's eat.
**[01:32] Peeps**
I wish to dine on meat this evening.
**[01:34] Sasaki**
You just had some last night.
**[01:36] Peeps**
I enjoy meat!
**[01:38] Sasaki**
You eat a lot for such a little guy, Peeps.
**[01:41] Peeps**
What of it?
**[03:13] Marc**
Sasaki-san, this is most incredible!
**[03:16] sign**
EP 2 A First Job and a Partner
**[03:16] Sasaki**
It is a rather handy device,
**[03:19] Sasaki**
but as I explained earlier,
it requires fuel to use.
**[03:23] Sasaki**
One of these small pieces of metal will
keep it running for just over a day.
**[03:29] Sasaki**
When the power stored
inside this metal runs out,
**[03:32] Sasaki**
it will cease to function,
so be mindful of that.
**[03:35] Marc**
Nevertheless, it's very impressive.
**[03:38] Marc**
Even if the fuel you offer
costs a hundred gold a unit,
**[03:41] Marc**
it would still be entirely worth it.
**[03:45] Sasaki**
* Excellent. My new imports*
* are going over well.*
**[03:49] Sasaki**
*I'm glad I won't get left holding inventory.*
**[03:54] Marc**
Sasaki-san, thank you for always providing
us with such astounding wares.
**[03:58] Sasaki**
Oh, please.
**[04:00] Sasaki**
I'm just sorry to have kept you waiting.
**[04:03] Marc**
Not at all.
**[04:04] Marc**
Have... things settled down for you?
**[04:07] Sasaki**
Yes, but of course.
**[04:09] Sasaki**
*Actually, they haven't settled in the least.*
**[04:12] Marc**
By the way, might I ask you one thing?
**[04:16] Marc**
If you have any more of these,
**[04:18] Marc**
do you think we could purchase
the entirety of your stock?
**[04:23] Sasaki**
What? You want all of them?
**[04:25] Marc**
Yes.
**[04:26] Marc**
Would that present an issue?
**[04:28] Sasaki**
No, I don't believe so...
**[04:31] Marc**
Thank you so much.
**[04:33] Marc**
I'll make you an excellent offer, of course.
**[04:36] Sasaki**
May I ask if something's happened?
**[04:38] Marc**
Well, the truth is...
**[04:40] Marc**
Viscount Müller told me that if you brought
any especially remarkable products,
**[04:44] Marc**
I should buy them all up.
**[04:48] Sasaki**
Viscount Müller?
**[04:49] Marc**
Yes.
**[04:51] Marc**
In truth, tensions with a neighboring
country have been growing...
**[04:55] Marc**
If I may be so bold,
**[04:57] Marc**
I'd wager this is in preparation.
**[05:01] Sasaki**
Are you saying...
**[05:02] Marc**
Do take care, Sasaki-san.
**[05:07] Sasaki**
I appreciate the warning.
**[05:17] French**
Sir! Sir!
**[05:22] Sasaki**
I'm terribly sorry for the delay.
**[05:24] French**
Not at all. I appreciate you coming.
**[05:28] Sasaki**
Wow, business is booming.
**[05:31] French**
Yes. The restaurant's doing very well.
**[05:34] Sasaki**
I'm so glad to see it.
**[05:36] French**
Oh, please do come in.
**[05:38] French**
I'll show you to a table.
**[05:40] Sasaki**
Thank you so much.
**[05:42] Sasaki**
Oh, but first...
**[05:44] Sasaki**
Your pay for this month.
**[05:46] Sasaki**
Please accept it.
**[05:49] Sasaki**
And here.
**[05:50] French**
What is that?
**[05:51] Sasaki**
Several new recipes for you.
**[05:55] Sasaki**
If it wouldn't be too much trouble,
could you possibly replicate them?
**[05:59] French**
No trouble at all!
**[06:01] French**
We can go over the details inside.
**[06:05] Sasaki**
* Peeps and I proceeded to enjoy*
* French-san's delicious cooking,*
**[06:10] Sasaki**
*then returned to the modern world.*
**[06:14] sign**
Reject
**[06:14] sign**
Answer
**[06:14] sign**
Hoshizaki
**[06:14] sign**
Incoming Call
**[06:18] Sasaki**
Yes? Hello?
**[06:20] Hoshizaki**
*Sasaki?*
**[06:22] Sasaki**
Hoshizaki-san? Good morning.
**[06:24] Hoshizaki**
*We have a mission. Can you come in now?*
**[06:27] Sasaki**
Huh?
**[06:29] Hoshizaki**
*Are you still sleeping?*
**[06:30] Hoshizaki**
*Didn't the chief call you?*
**[06:32] sign**
Call History
**[06:32] sign**
Received
**[06:32] sign**
Hoshizaki
**[06:32] sign**
Akutsu
**[06:32] sign**
Akutsu
**[06:32] sign**
Akutsu
**[06:32] sign**
Akutsu
**[06:32] sign**
Akutsu
**[06:32] sign**
Akutsu
**[06:32] sign**
Missed
**[06:32] sign**
Missed
**[06:32] sign**
Missed
**[06:32] sign**
Missed
**[06:32] sign**
Missed
**[06:32] sign**
Missed
**[06:34] Hoshizaki**
*Well, see you soon!*
**[06:45] Akutsu**
There you are, Sasaki-kun.
**[06:47] Sasaki**
I'm so sorry I'm late.
**[06:49] Akutsu**
I'm sorry for the urgent summons.
**[06:51] Hoshizaki**
An agent should be ready at any time, Chief.
**[06:54] Sasaki**
My apologies.
**[06:57] Psychic B**
What's this all about?
**[06:59] Akutsu**
Oh, let me make introductions.
**[07:01] Akutsu**
This is our new hire, Sasaki-kun.
**[07:03] Akutsu**
He'll likely be working
with Hoshizaki-kun often.
**[07:06] Akutsu**
Say hello.
**[07:07] Psychic B**
Heya.
**[07:08] Psychic A**
'Sup.
**[07:10] Sasaki**
I-It's nice to meet you all.
**[07:12] Psychic B**
All right, we'll head on in.
**[07:15] Psychic B**
Look after the newbie, 'kay, Hoshizaki-chan?
**[07:22] sign**
OFFICE
**[07:22] Sasaki**
What? A mass arrest?
**[07:25] Akutsu**
Yes.
**[07:26] Akutsu**
Of a group that operates here in the city.
**[07:29] Akutsu**
Its members are all irregular psychics.
**[07:33] Sasaki**
Irregular?
**[07:34] Akutsu**
Psychics can be extremely dangerous.
**[07:36] Akutsu**
That's why the government
registers and monitors them.
**[07:40] Akutsu**
But this group refuses to comply.
**[07:43] Sasaki**
So we're arresting them
for refusing registration?
**[07:47] Akutsu**
Not that.
**[07:48] Akutsu**
One of their members used
his powers to cause harm.
**[07:53] Sasaki**
Th-This man...
**[07:55] Sasaki**
He's the one who attacked Hoshizaki-san.
**[07:56] Akutsu**
The other members
are suspected as complicit.
**[07:59] Akutsu**
We've been investigating them for a while
**[08:02] Akutsu**
and just recently located their hideout.
**[08:05] Akutsu**
We need to take them into custody
to prevent any further harm.
**[08:17] Hoshizaki**
No need to be so nervous.
**[08:20] Hoshizaki**
It's not like you have to fight.
**[08:22] Sasaki**
R-Right...
**[08:23] Sasaki**
* Except, even so, playing front-line*
* support makes me a potential target.*
**[08:29] Psychic B**
Well, we outrank all of those losers,
**[08:33] Psychic B**
so we'll be fine.
**[08:34] Psychic A**
You said it.
**[08:36] Hoshizaki**
Could you try not to be
a bad influence on the newbie?
**[08:40] Psychic B**
Ooh, I'm so scared!
**[08:45] Sasaki**
If I may ask...
**[08:46] Sasaki**
Hoshizaki-san, aren't you afraid?
**[08:49] Sasaki**
Isn't a psychic battle a bit like a gunfight?
**[08:55] Hoshizaki**
High risk means high reward!
**[08:58] Hoshizaki**
I see it as a big chance to shine!
**[09:02] Sasaki**
I see...
**[09:03] Sasaki**
You're very impressive, Hoshizaki-san.
**[09:06] Hoshizaki**
I'm going to be counting on your support.
**[09:10] Sasaki**
I-I'll do my best.
**[09:13] Sasaki**
Er, if I could ask one more thing...
**[09:15] Hoshizaki**
What is it?
**[09:17] Sasaki**
This job offers workers' comp, right?
**[09:30] Sasaki**
*I wish I'd learned a barrier spell.*
**[09:33] Comms**
All teams are in position.
**[09:35] Akutsu**
Then it's time to begin the operation.
**[09:38] Akutsu**
All teams, roll out!
**[09:43] Hoshizaki**
There's nowhere to run! Put your hands up!
**[09:52] Hoshizaki**
No one's here?
**[09:55] Sasaki**
Sure looks that way.
**[09:58] Psychic B**
What the hell? What's going on here?
**[10:01] Psychic A**
Hey, you think we got the wrong place?
**[10:05] Sasaki**
What's going on, Hoshizaki-san?
**[10:07] Hoshizaki**
I have a bad feeling about this.
**[10:10] Hoshizaki**
Sasaki, we're leaving.
**[10:12] Sasaki**
Copy that.
**[10:17] Agent A**
HQ! HQ! Please respond!
**[10:19] Agent A**
HQ!
**[10:22] Agent C**
*Where are they—*
**[10:24] Psychic A**
Hey, this kinda seems bad.
**[10:26] Psychic B**
You! What's going on?!
**[10:28] Agent A**
W-We don't know!
**[10:29] Agent A**
We've lost contact with HQ—
**[10:57] Hoshizaki**
We walked right into a trap.
**[10:59] Sasaki**
It appears so.
**[11:02] Sasaki**
*A wind power? No...*
**[11:05] Sasaki**
* The others are showing*
* no sign of being buffeted.*
**[11:08] Sasaki**
*Perhaps it's psychokinesis, then?*
**[11:10] Psychic B**
Hey, this wasn't the deal!
**[11:12] Psychic B**
They said these would be small fry!
**[11:14] Psychic A**
That's a high-rank psychic power!
**[11:24] Psychic A**
Damn you!
**[11:27] Psychic A**
How d'you like that?
**[11:38] Hoshizaki**
Sasaki!
**[11:40] Hoshizaki**
Support me.
**[11:42] Hoshizaki**
R-Right!
**[11:45] Hoshizaki**
Hoshizaki-san, delivery!
**[11:58] Hoshizaki**
Nice one.
**[11:59] Sasaki**
I-It was nothing.
**[12:04] Sasaki**
*Still, we're completely on the defensive.*
**[12:06] Sasaki**
*If only I could locate the psychic...*
**[12:18] Psychic B**
H-Hey! Don't do it!
**[12:20] Psychic B**
P-Please!
**[12:36] Hoshizaki**
*Sasaki.*
**[12:36] Sasaki**
Y-Yes?
**[12:38] Hoshizaki**
*Get out of here.*
**[12:40] Sasaki**
B-But...
**[12:41] Hoshizaki**
*Just go. And hurry.*
**[12:42] Hoshizaki**
*You'll die if you stay.*
**[12:46] Sasaki**
*She's right, given the circumstances.*
**[12:50] Sasaki**
*But if Hoshizaki-san loses her water supply,*
**[12:54] Sasaki**
*she'll also...*
**[12:56] Sasaki**
* No, I'm your partner.*
* I can't turn tail and abandon you.*
**[13:03] Hoshizaki**
Sasaki...
**[13:04] Sasaki**
* Leaving her to die would*
* scar me psychologically for sure.*
**[13:08] Sasaki**
* Also... I read once that deserting*
* is considered a serious crime.*
**[13:15] Shizuka**
Oho.
**[13:17] Shizuka**
We've got a few survivors, do we?
**[13:26] Shizuka**
I wasn't expecting you to
put up such a good fight.
**[13:36] Shizuka**
Now, now. None of that.
**[13:38] Shizuka**
Remain where you are.
**[13:53] Shizuka**
Oh? You can control its temperature as well?
**[14:08] Sasaki**
*She's fast!*
**[14:29] Hoshizaki**
No way!
**[14:31] Shizuka**
I shan't kill you.
**[14:33] Shizuka**
Your ability seems rather useful.
**[14:40] Shizuka**
Now then...
**[14:42] Shizuka**
There's one more rat
scurrying around, isn't there?
**[14:47] Shizuka**
Won't you reveal yourself to me?
**[14:50] Shizuka**
Or does the girl's fate mean nothing to you?
**[14:53] Sasaki**
*The mission's a failure.*
**[14:55] Sasaki**
* I suspect the whole squad's*
* been wiped out, too.*
**[14:58] Sasaki**
*I don't even know how many enemies there are.*
**[15:02] Sasaki**
* And I doubt I could outrun someone*
* with that kind of leg strength.*
**[15:07] Sasaki**
*I'm out of options!*
**[15:08] Sasaki**
E-Excuse me.
**[15:11] Sasaki**
Do you think maybe we could
tone down the violence?
**[15:14] Shizuka**
Huh. You're an unfamiliar face.
**[15:17] Sasaki**
I-Indeed.
**[15:19] Sasaki**
It's a pleasure to meet you.
My name is Sasaki.
**[15:23] Shizuka**
How unsettling...
**[15:30] Shizuka**
Are you the source of this water?
**[15:33] Sasaki**
E-Er, yes, that's about the size of it.
**[15:37] Shizuka**
I see.
**[15:38] Shizuka**
An effective ability when
used in tandem with this girl's.
**[15:43] Sasaki**
*She figured us out instantly!*
**[15:45] Sasaki**
*This isn't going well.*
**[15:47] Sasaki**
*Gotta regain some ground.*
**[15:49] Sasaki**
Well, I must say, you all have some
truly fearsome abilities of your own!
**[15:54] Sasaki**
The power to send objects flying
gives you control of an area,
**[15:57] Sasaki**
and then you can take out any stragglers.
**[16:01] Sasaki**
Might I ask your group's name
for future reference?
**[16:07] Shizuka**
Have you... not heard of us?
**[16:09] Sasaki**
*Hang on, are they famous?!*
**[16:13] Shizuka**
I see.
**[16:15] Shizuka**
You're a new recruit, are you?
**[16:18] Sasaki**
*Oh crap.*
**[16:20] Sasaki**
*I accidentally revealed how green I am!*
**[16:22] Sasaki**
*But this* does *confirm my suspicion
that she's not the only one here.*
**[16:26] Sasaki**
Indeed, you've accurately ascertained
that I'm a recent acquisition.
**[16:30] Sasaki**
I just joined up the other day, in fact.
**[16:33] Sasaki**
I was hoping for a proper
introduction, if you don't mind...
**[16:37] Sasaki**
I'd really like to meet
your companions as well.
**[16:40] Sasaki**
I'm afraid I'm unable
to pinpoint their location.
**[16:43] Sasaki**
*I'd at least like to know how many there are!*
**[16:46] Shizuka**
You appear quite calm,
given the circumstances.
**[16:49] Sasaki**
All I have to lean on right now
is my ignorance.
**[16:53] Shizuka**
How optimistic of you.
**[16:56] Sasaki**
Forgive me for repeating myself,
**[16:58] Sasaki**
but how about that introduction?
**[17:00] Shizuka**
I'm afraid I can't oblige.
**[17:02] Sasaki**
That's a shame.
**[17:05] Sasaki**
* I've got to make sure*
* I don't hit Hoshizaki-san.*
**[17:10] Shizuka**
Reciting a mantra?
**[17:24] Shizuka**
What was that?!
**[17:27] Sasaki**
Crap!
**[17:45] Sasaki**
*That was close...*
**[17:47] Sasaki**
*There were two hidden psychics.*
**[17:50] Sasaki**
*I think that's all of them.*
**[17:54] Shizuka**
Just what are you?
**[17:59] Sasaki**
As I mentioned before, I'm a very
recent newcomer to this business.
**[18:06] Sasaki**
I would like to offer you a proposal.
**[18:10] Shizuka**
Do proceed.
**[18:11] Sasaki**
If you promise not to reveal
what happened here,
**[18:15] Sasaki**
I'll allow you to go on your way in peace.
**[18:18] Sasaki**
Do you think we might agree
to a draw in this case?
**[18:23] Sasaki**
I'd prefer not to press the issue
and risk getting hurt myself.
**[18:27] Sasaki**
What do you say?
**[18:31] Shizuka**
Very well.
**[18:33] Shizuka**
You called yourself Sasaki, did you not?
**[18:36] Sasaki**
I did.
**[18:37] Shizuka**
Would you be interested in joining us?
**[18:43] Sasaki**
I'm afraid I'm the sort who's
more comfortable following the herd.
**[18:48] Shizuka**
What a pity.
**[18:50] Shizuka**
We'd love to have you,
should the inclination ever strike.
**[18:54] Sasaki**
If it does, I'll be sure to reach out.
**[18:57] Shizuka**
We'll be taking our leave, then.
**[19:00] Sasaki**
Ah, please wait!
**[19:03] Shizuka**
What is it?
**[19:04] Sasaki**
Might I inquire about the fate
of our superiors?
**[19:07] Sasaki**
We lost contact with them a bit ago...
**[19:12] Shizuka**
So be it.
**[19:13] Shizuka**
As we've called off the fight,
I'll release them.
**[19:17] Sasaki**
I'm so very appreciative!
**[19:22] Shizuka**
Farewell.
**[19:28] Sasaki**
Thank goodness!
**[19:32] Akutsu**
And the enemy withdrew of their own accord?
**[19:35] Sasaki**
Yes.
**[19:39] Sasaki**
U-Um... do you not believe me?
**[19:43] Akutsu**
I get it.
**[19:44] Akutsu**
I'll choose to believe your story.
**[19:47] Akutsu**
Sorry for putting you through
all this on your first job.
**[19:50] Sasaki**
It's okay...
**[19:51] Akutsu**
Go home for now and get some rest.
**[19:53] Sasaki**
Yes, sir.
**[19:55] Sasaki**
If you'll excuse me.
**[20:02] Sasaki**
Hoshizaki-san?
**[20:04] Sasaki**
Are you all right?
**[20:05] Hoshizaki**
Y-Yes.
**[20:07] Sasaki**
I'm glad to see it.
**[20:10] Hoshizaki**
H-Hey.
**[20:12] Hoshizaki**
Do you have some free time after this?
**[20:14] Sasaki**
I suppose so.
**[20:17] Sasaki**
* She'll probably get mad if I tell her*
* I need to get home and rest...*
**[20:21] Sasaki**
*I need some Peeps-based rejuvenation!*
**[20:23] Hoshizaki**
Well... I'd like to express my gratitude.
**[20:28] Sasaki**
*What?*
**[20:30] Sasaki**
*What?!*
**[20:35] Hoshizaki**
Sasaki, thank you so much for today.
**[20:38] Sasaki**
Well, I think we were both
just doing our jobs.
**[20:43] Sasaki**
And in the end, you got hurt
because of my lack of ability...
**[20:50] Sasaki**
In that regard, I should apologize.
**[20:53] Hoshizaki**
Even so, you really saved my hide back there.
**[20:58] Sasaki**
It was nothing, really.
**[21:00] Sasaki**
Well, I'm hungry. Shall we order?
**[21:03] Hoshizaki**
Yes, of course.
**[21:07] Staff**
Have you decided?
**[21:08] Sasaki**
Let's see...
**[21:10] Hoshizaki**
Octopus-vegetable marinade
and beef tagliata.
**[21:12] Hoshizaki**
Boscaiola pizza and today's pasta special.
**[21:16] Sasaki**
*Th-That was fast.*
**[21:18] Staff**
And what would you like to drink?
**[21:20] Sasaki**
Craft beer, if you please.
**[21:22] Hoshizaki**
I'll have an orange juice.
**[21:24] Staff**
Right away.
**[21:27] Sasaki**
Hoshizaki-san, you don't drink?
**[21:29] Hoshizaki**
Not don't. *Can't*.
**[21:32] Hoshizaki**
I'm underage.
**[21:37] Hoshizaki**
Wh-What's with that face?
**[21:39] Sasaki**
Oh, it's just...
**[21:40] Sasaki**
Would you be offended if I asked your age?
**[21:45] Hoshizaki**
Sixteen.
**[21:48] Sasaki**
You're joking, right?
**[21:50] Hoshizaki**
I *do* go to school in my off hours.
**[21:53] Hoshizaki**
And I dress up like this so no one
looks down on me for my age.
**[21:57] Sasaki**
Is that also why you talk the way you do?
**[22:03] Sasaki**
Why are you so devoted
to your job, Hoshizaki-san?
**[22:07] Sasaki**
If you're a high schooler, you must
have other interests and aspirations.
**[22:13] Sasaki**
Surely this dangerous work
isn't the best use of your time.
**[22:18] Hoshizaki**
As I told you before,
**[22:20] Hoshizaki**
this job pays well!
**[22:25] Staff**
Here you are.
**[22:26] Staff**
A craft beer and an orange juice.
**[22:30] Hoshizaki**
Let's make a toast.
**[22:31] Hoshizaki**
To a job well done on your first mission!
**[22:33] Sasaki**
Thank you very much.
**[22:35] Hoshizaki**
I'll be counting on your support from now on.
**[22:38] Sasaki**
Huh?
**[22:45] Sasaki**
*It's getting chilly...*
**[22:52] Sasaki**
*A kid?*
**[22:54] Magical Pink**
What is it?
**[22:56] Sasaki**
Oh, er, nothing.
**[23:00] Sasaki**
*What do I do?*
**[23:02] Sasaki**
*Should I report her?*
**[23:04] Sasaki**
*But I'm so tired after today...*
**[23:07] Sasaki**
* If I end up having to file something,*
* it'll take forever to get home!*
**[23:10] Sasaki**
*Still, I can't just leave her out here...*
**[23:13] Sasaki**
*My hand's forced.*
**[23:14] Sasaki**
H-Huh? Where'd she go?
**[23:29] Magical Pink**
Later, mister.