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.