E2 - Companionship
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[00:02] ---
Sei, if you could have anything,
what would you want?
[00:05] ---
Where's this coming from?
[00:07] ---
We received bonus funding for our
assistance with the Salamander incident.
[00:12] ---
That, and the Knights will be making
regular purchases of your potions.
[00:16] ---
As such, we've got a bit
of a budget surplus.
[00:21] ---
Oh. Well, that's nice, I suppose.
[00:25] ---
You have just as much a right
to the surplus as we do, Sei.
[00:29] ---
You're responsible for our
recent success, after all.
[00:35] ---
Is there anything you want to have?
[00:38] ---
There is one thing...
[02:19] ---
A pleasant surprise, I hope?
[02:21] ---
Absolutely! I can't believe you
put this together in a week's time.
[02:24] ---
Doing all this in a week would
make any Japanese contractor cry.
[02:27] ---
Guess Salutania's work standards
can be pretty brutal, too...
[02:29] ---
I'm surprised you wanted
a kitchen, of all things.
[02:34] ---
I'm no noblewoman, Ser Director.
I cook for myself.
[02:38] ---
I suppose that's true.
[02:39] ---
By our kingdom's standards,
you're quite well-educated,
[02:42] ---
even concerning matters outside
of your specialism in herbalism.
[02:44] ---
I sometimes forget you
are of common stock.
[02:46] ---
And I only have a hobbyist's
knowledge of herbs...
[02:49] ---
We'll hire a chef to work in your kitchen.
There's no need for you to cook.
[02:54] ---
Oh, uh...
[02:58] ---
I actually really enjoy cooking!
[03:00] ---
I'm not about to tell him I'm doing it
because the food here is awful.
[03:05] ---
You'll be cooking, then? I'd like
to give it a try, if you don't mind.
[03:08] ---
Huh?
[03:09] ---
Right then, what are you making first?
[03:10] ---
W-Well, I'm going to need
some ingredients first.
[03:14] ---
I see. Then I wait with bated breath.
[03:16] ---
Didn't I see you eating lunch
just earlier, Ser Director?
[03:21] ---
W-Well, as a researcher, I'm very
interested in your homeland's cuisine!
[03:27] ---
What does that have
to do with herbal research?
[03:30] ---
You can use our budget
for your ingredients!
[03:33] ---
All right. But please don't
get your hopes up too high!
[03:37] ---
Yes!
[03:43] ---
Well, if he's going to get that excited,
I might as well make him something!
[03:52] ---
What are you making?
[03:53] ---
Herb-crusted chicken with a light salad.
[03:56] ---
Herb-crusted?
[03:59] ---
Yes, I'm using some of our
medicinal herbs in the cooking.
[04:02] ---
Is that all right?
[04:04] ---
Yes, of course.
[04:05] ---
I've just never heard of a chef using
medicinal herbs in their dishes.
[04:11] ---
Is that right?
[04:15] ---
This world resembles
my own in so many ways...
[04:19] ---
...that it's all the more
apparent when it doesn't.
[04:27] ---
Here you are.
[04:37] ---
Delicious! Absolutely amazing!
[04:40] ---
I'm glad you like it!
[04:42] ---
To think using medicinal herbs would
enhance the flavor to this degree...
[04:45] ---
No, it's not just that...
[04:50] ---
In my home world, we used lots of
medicinal herbs in our everyday cooking.
[04:55] ---
There's also a form of medicinal cooking
that uses herbs to ward off disease.
[04:58] ---
I've got an idea! Why don't you teach
our chefs some of those recipes?
[05:03] ---
If all of them are as delicious as this,
I'm sure everyone would want some!
[05:09] ---
Marjoram here can be used in soups
and sauces, as well as in salad dressing.
[05:13] ---
Sei, you around?
[05:15] ---
Yes, what is it?
[05:17] ---
The Director wants you to deliver these
missives to the Third Order barracks.
[05:25] ---
I'm a little busy right now.
[05:28] ---
He insisted that it had to be you, though.
[05:30] ---
He did?
[05:33] ---
Well, all right. I'll go, then.
[05:38] ---
Find the Knight Commander
up in his office.
[05:41] ---
Got it. Don't eat too much, now!
[05:45] ---
I won't! Thanks, Sei!
[05:52] ---
Oh, there she is. Come on in.
[05:55] ---
Pardon the intrusion.
[06:01] ---
Here are the documents you requested.
[06:03] ---
There we go. Thank you, Sei.
[06:05] ---
Of course. I'll take my leave, then.
[06:07] ---
Hold on.
[06:15] ---
This is Sei.
[06:17] ---
I see. That was you.
[06:20] ---
My name is Albert Hawke. I'm the Knight
Commander of the Third Order of Knights.
[06:27] ---
Such beautiful blue-grey eyes...
[06:30] ---
I've seen lots of handsome men
in this world by now,
[06:34] ---
but out of all of them,
he's the one who's most my type.
[06:36] ---
What a wonderful world.
[06:41] ---
Oh, i-it's a pleasure to meet you.
My name is Sei.
[06:48] ---
I'm sure you recall the Third Order's
most recent expedition, yes?
[06:52] ---
The incident with the Salamander?
[06:54] ---
You treated a gravely wounded
man with a high-grade potion.
[07:00] ---
Oh!
[07:02] ---
This is that man.
[07:06] ---
Wow. You wouldn't know
he was ever on death's door.
[07:10] ---
He healed up beautifully. He looks great.
[07:13] ---
Thank you for saving my life.
I would be dead if not for you.
[07:17] ---
Oh, don't mention it.
[07:18] ---
Shoot, I was staring too long.
[07:24] ---
Ser Director?
[07:25] ---
Oh, no, pardon me.
[07:30] ---
My apologies.
[07:31] ---
Sei, you wanted more ingredients
for your high-grade potions, correct?
[07:34] ---
Th-That's right.
[07:35] ---
Then you may journey into the
Southern Woods to gather them.
[07:38] ---
Huh? B-But Ser--
[07:40] ---
I know, I know,
there are beasts there, yes.
[07:42] ---
But that is where he comes into play.
[07:46] ---
Huh?
[07:47] ---
This is his way of thanking you.
[07:48] ---
If you would do me that honor.
[07:51] ---
Sure, but you've already thanked me.
[07:55] ---
He'd like to thank you
personally for your service.
[07:58] ---
Johan! That was unnecessary!
[08:00] ---
--Personally?
--Now, now.
[08:04] ---
Our Order was already due
for a hunt in the southern woods.
[08:08] ---
It only makes sense for you
to accompany us then.
[08:11] ---
That does make sense.
[08:13] ---
I wouldn't have to worry about monsters.
[08:15] ---
And I did want more of those herbs...
[08:22] ---
As long as it isn't a bother,
I'd love to join you.
[08:26] ---
Let us go then, Sei.
[08:34] ---
Sei! Stick with us, all right?
[08:37] ---
Got it!
[08:39] ---
It may be more peaceful here
than in the Western Woods,
[08:41] ---
but that doesn't mean you're not
going to see any monsters.
[08:43] ---
I know, sorry. I'd just never
seen an herb like that before.
[08:47] ---
Not to worry.
We're keeping a close watch on you.
[08:50] ---
As long as you stay close, you'll be safe.
[08:53] ---
Commander Hawke...
[08:56] ---
Still, I'm surprised we haven't
encountered any monsters,
[09:00] ---
especially being so deep into the woods.
[09:02] ---
I'm surprised, too.
[09:03] ---
I would expect to have
encountered several by now.
[09:07] ---
It's rather strange that we have
yet to see a single one.
[09:09] ---
Oh, really?
[09:12] ---
Let us worry about any potential beasts.
[09:14] ---
You and your colleagues focus
on gathering the herbs you need.
[09:17] ---
Thank you so much.
[09:23] ---
Th-This is delicious!
[09:30] ---
Your soup is quite the hit.
[09:32] ---
Commander Hawke!
[09:33] ---
Please, Commander, have some.
It's got medicinal herbs in it.
[09:37] ---
Very well, if you insist.
[09:46] ---
Incredible!
[09:47] ---
I'd heard rumors about the
quality of meals at the Institute,
[09:51] ---
but I never fathomed it was you.
[09:53] ---
Oh, no, I just shared some recipes
with the Institute's chefs, that's all.
[09:57] ---
I'll admit, I'm jealous that you get to
eat such luxurious meals every day.
[10:03] ---
I'm flattered.
[10:05] ---
So, uh, why is he sitting
right next to me?
[10:11] ---
You mentioned there were
medicinal herbs in this soup, yes?
[10:14] ---
Y-Yes, that's correct.
[10:16] ---
Today I added some shaved
galangal to the soup.
[10:19] ---
It has a bit of a spicy aftertaste
and pairs well with onions.
[10:24] ---
It also helps to warm
the body and relieve fatigue...
[10:28] ---
I see. You truly are quite
knowledgeable about your craft.
[10:33] ---
O-Oh, I wouldn't say that.
[10:36] ---
Thank you, Sei.
[10:43] ---
Right, then. Let us head a bit
deeper into the woods!
[10:47] ---
Prepare to head out!
[10:48] ---
Yes, Commander!
[10:55] ---
I'm back!
[10:57] ---
Not like there's anyone else here...
[11:02] ---
I'm exhausted.
[11:10] ---
But in a good way. Not like I was before.
[11:50] ---
Okay!
[11:55] ---
Good morn--
[11:59] ---
Sei.
[12:03] ---
"Companionship"
[12:08] ---
We've received a startling report
from the Third Order of Knights.
[12:12] ---
Yes?
[12:13] ---
Apparently, during yesterday's expedition,
[12:15] ---
the knights' physical abilities
were significantly heightened.
[12:19] ---
Uh-huh.
[12:20] ---
As we were investigating
the possible cause,
[12:24] ---
someone raised the possibility that it
could have been their lunch that day.
[12:30] ---
Okay.
[12:32] ---
The researchers came together
to eat this cooking for every meal,
[12:36] ---
and found that depending on the recipe,
[12:38] ---
all saw improvements
to various physical abilities.
[12:42] ---
And that's not all.
[12:45] ---
So... what else?
[12:46] ---
The 50% increase in efficacy
measured in your potions
[12:51] ---
also appears to affect
the recipes you cook.
[12:55] ---
Yeah, figured...
[12:58] ---
Let's put discussion of your mysterious
50% efficacy increase on hold for now.
[13:02] ---
Sei, please try not to cook out
in public for the time being.
[13:06] ---
If word gets out about your abilities,
it could mean chaos.
[13:09] ---
Yes, ser.
[13:16] ---
Doesn't look like we'll get
much work done today.
[13:18] ---
You should take the day off, Sei.
[13:21] ---
What? But...
[13:35] ---
Shocking nobody, I'm bored out of my mind.
[13:43] ---
"Principles of Pharmacology
On Herbal Medicine"
[13:51] ---
Let's learn a bit more about herbs,
[13:53] ---
and pharmacology, too...
[14:01] ---
Wow. She looks like a porcelain doll.
[14:09] ---
That's quite the difficult tome you
have there. Are you with the Institute?
[14:13] ---
Huh? Oh, yes, I am.
[14:15] ---
I knew it! Few people can read
Classical Salutanian, after all.
[14:21] ---
Oh, uh, well...
[14:24] ---
My apologies, I've been remiss.
My name is Elizabeth Ashley.
[14:29] ---
Pleased to meet you. I'm Sei.
[14:31] ---
I hope we'll meet again soon!
[14:34] ---
Of course, likewise.
[14:50] ---
Sei!
[14:52] ---
Commander Hawke!
[14:53] ---
Good afternoon. What a coincidence,
seeing you here at the Palace.
[14:57] ---
Are you headed back to the Institute?
[14:59] ---
--Yes, I am.
--Climb on. I'll give you a ride there.
[15:01] ---
Huh? Oh, uh, thank you for the offer,
but I've never ridden a horse before!
[15:06] ---
Take my hand.
[15:16] ---
Right then, let us be off!
[15:20] ---
Don't worry. I've got you.
[15:31] ---
What business did you have at the Palace?
[15:34] ---
Uh, I have the day off today,
so I wanted to visit the library.
[15:39] ---
--Is that so?
- What kinds of books did you find?
[15:40] ---
--The Commander's voice
is so close to my ear...
--Is that so?
What kinds of books did you find?
[15:44] ---
I'm a little nervous being
so close to him,
[15:48] ---
but for some reason, speaking with
him makes me feel so at ease.
[15:53] ---
What other hobbies do you enjoy?
[15:55] ---
Let me think...
[15:57] ---
Actually, I can't think of any!
[15:58] ---
Is that right?
Then perhaps on your next day off...
[16:03] ---
Pardon me, disregard that.
[16:10] ---
I said he didn't have to take me
all the way back, but he did anyway.
[16:16] ---
After that, the Commander would give me
a ride back from the Palace quite often.
[16:25] ---
Stare...
[16:27] ---
I also ran into Elizabeth at the library
often enough to befriend her.
[16:31] ---
We're close enough now that
I call her by her nickname.
[16:35] ---
Staaaaare...
[16:37] ---
--Yes, Liz?
--You have such lovely skin, Sei.
[16:40] ---
I do?
[16:41] ---
Yes! It's so very easy
to tan in this hot season,
[16:44] ---
but your skin hasn't taken on any color
at all! It's only grown more lovely!
[16:47] ---
Your skin looks far lovelier
than mine to me, Liz.
[16:50] ---
Well, I do try to take care of it.
[16:53] ---
Maybe it's the cosmetics we use.
I've been making my own.
[16:57] ---
Wow! That's incredible!
[17:00] ---
I use medicinal herbs to craft them.
I can make you some, if you'd like.
[17:03] ---
I'd love some! Thank you!
[17:05] ---
You're such a girly-girl, Liz.
[17:07] ---
Oh? Did you think otherwise before?
[17:10] ---
Oh, no, I'm sorry!
[17:18] ---
What is it?
[17:20] ---
Oh, nothing. I was just thinking upon
the endless struggle for beauty.
[17:24] ---
But you are beautiful, Liz.
[17:27] ---
Thank you, Sei.
[17:29] ---
But I was thinking of
someone other than myself.
[17:34] ---
I feel terrible gossiping about this,
but I suppose you should know.
[17:40] ---
The trouble started when a girl
joined the class mid-semester.
[17:45] ---
She grew unusually close with a number
of boys who are already betrothed,
[17:48] ---
causing quite the ruckus at the academy.
[17:51] ---
Many warned her what would
happen if she continued, to no avail.
[17:56] ---
Then, one of the boys' fiancées
stopped attending classes.
[18:00] ---
She was just the right age for
acne to be a constant problem,
[18:04] ---
not to mention a constant
source of anxiety for her.
[18:08] ---
Try as she might, nothing seemed to
prevent her breakouts, but then...
[18:14] ---
Wow. So she started comparing
herself to that popular new girl...
[18:20] ---
If her skin condition were resolved,
I think her confidence would return.
[18:25] ---
That makes sense.
[18:26] ---
I might be able to help her
with her skin, actually.
[18:29] ---
Really?!
[18:45] ---
Hey! You're making cosmetics again?
[18:47] ---
Yes. I'm trying to make
something to help with acne.
[18:51] ---
Wow. I bet yours will be way more
effective than anything else out there.
[18:56] ---
Y-Yeah, probably.
[18:58] ---
I just wanted to get rid of my bags,
but now my eyesight is better, too.
[19:01] ---
Honestly, I kind of scare myself.
[19:03] ---
--I'm sure your potions helped,
but it's more than that.
[19:04] ---
--Huh?
--I'm sure your potions helped,
but it's more than that.
[19:05] ---
--I'm sure your potions helped,
but it's more than that.
[19:07] ---
You've gotten so much prettier
since first arriving here!
[19:11] ---
Wh-Where did that come from?!
[19:16] ---
Sheesh, don't tease me!
[19:31] ---
Sei!
[19:33] ---
This is Lady Nicole Adler. She's the
woman we discussed the other day.
[19:38] ---
Please, just Nicole is fine.
[19:40] ---
My name is Sei.
I work over at the Institute.
[19:50] ---
Here's a lotion I crafted.
Please, give it a try.
[19:55] ---
I'm sure Sei's lotion will be
of great help to you, Nicole.
[19:58] ---
If you believe so, Lady Elizabeth,
then I am hopeful.
[20:02] ---
But if it still doesn't work, then...
[20:08] ---
It's only natural to be
afraid of the unknown.
[20:11] ---
There's no rush.
Give it a try at your leisure.
[20:16] ---
Hey!
[20:17] ---
Liz! Do a patch test first!
[20:20] ---
My word... this is incredible!
[20:28] ---
Your skin looks so lovely, Lady Elizabeth!
[20:40] ---
You see, Nicole, you shouldn't try
to look a certain way for someone else.
[20:45] ---
I want to make myself happy.
[20:48] ---
I want to look lovely for my own sake.
[20:52] ---
Isn't that what matters most?
[20:54] ---
You agree, right, Sei?
[20:56] ---
Huh? Oh, absolutely. I totally agree.
[21:01] ---
Lady Sei... Thank you so much!
[22:41] ---
"Thank you again for your help.
I'd love to invite you over to speak more
over dinner. - Nicole Adler"
[22:43] ---
Really? I'm so glad to hear that.
[22:44] ---
As am I!
[22:47] ---
Word of your cosmetics has spread
throughout the academy and nearby town.
[22:51] ---
I'm not sure I'm so glad to hear that.
[22:54] ---
But it if helps everyone feel prettier,
then sure, that's good.
[22:57] ---
They would still pale in
comparison to you, Sei.
[23:02] ---
After all, your beauty is due to more
than just well-crafted cosmetics.
[23:08] ---
You're in the midst of a
budding romance, are you not?
[23:11] ---
Excuse me?
[23:12] ---
Rumors tell of a lovely young lady
melting the Ice Knight's frozen heart!
[23:18] ---
Who's the Ice Knight?
[23:20] ---
Don't be coy, now.
[23:21] ---
Why, many have spotted you riding
tandem with him on horseback!
[23:26] ---
W-Wait, what?!
[23:34] ---
"Next Time: 'Capital'"
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