Episode 6-8: Harmonious Tribe!
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Ace
Ace
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Since we’ve gotten all that worked out…
…there’s something I’ve been wondering about since you were talking about Neige.
So did you really vote for Royal Sword because you knew about Neige’s off-camera life, Rook?
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Rook
Rook
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Most certainly not! I gave my whole reasoning there at VDC.
I voted for him because I felt that their performance was that much more wonderful than ours.
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Ace
Ace
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Hm? You sure about that? C’mon, you’re No. 2 in his fan club. You’re like a massive Neige stan.
So there’s no way you’d make a completely unbiased decision.
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Vil
Vil
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No, that’s not the case.
The only one among us who cast their vote based solely on the performance we gave that day was Rook.
Rook, I’m sure you noticed, did you not?
That our movements were not up to par compared to that of our rehearsal. It was rough all around.
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Rook
Rook
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About that…
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Vil
Vil
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Speak frankly.
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Rook
Rook
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…Oui. That’s correct.
From my position in the back on the side, I saw the whole of NRC Tribe throughout our performance.
All your sweat. Your tears and smiles. The beauty of a performance honed through repetition.
During practice, my heart would soar as you all captivated me.
That is the precise reason why it was plain as day to me that our VDC performance did not match that.
And I was ever so sad.
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Rook
Rook
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Although I did my utmost to make up for the difference, my own body wouldn’t move the way I wished.
We were all in the same boat, pushing through our pain to perform.
Which is why I—
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Epel
Epel
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You liar! You were singin’ our praises!
When… When we all got off the stage and just now you were callin’ our performance the best yet!
Were you lyin’?!
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Rook
Rook
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Epel…
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Vil
Vil
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While it’s true that Rook had called our performance wonderful,
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Rook
Rook
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You all also put on your best performance thus far.
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Vil
Vil
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he did not say a thing about it being absolutely beautiful.
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Epel
Epel
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*Gasp*
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Vil
Vil
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He has been observing us all throughout the whole process so he would know best if we weren’t performing at our absolute best.
Therefore he complimented our full power in the best way he possibly could.
However, he could not betray his own heart by giving his vote to NRC Tribe.
Am I correct, Rook?
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Rook
Rook
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……Roi du Poison, you have seen through everything.
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Vil
Vil
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There was never anything to see through. You have been this way since the day we first met.
Do you recall what you said to me at that time? The very first thing out of your mouth was…
“Why hello! I saw the play you were in the other day. You were—“
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*Boom*
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All
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?!
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Epel
Epel
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A-An earthquake?!
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*Crack* *Crack*
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Rook
Rook
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I doubt it!
Look out the window, everyone.
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Kalim
Kalim
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Who the heck are they?! There’s a bunch of skateboarder-looking guys flying around!
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Vil
Vil
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What did you say?
Outside of special events, there is a magical barrier surrounding the school to prevent intruders.
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Jamil
Jamil
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Then could that sound have been them ripping through it?!
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Vil
Vil
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How in the world…
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Rook
Rook
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They’re heading this way… I see one, two… Everyone, get back!
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*Zoogah*
*Shatter*
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Epel
Epel
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What the—
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Ace
Ace
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*Cough* *Cough* What’s goin’ on?!
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Deuce
Deuce
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Yuu, are you okay?!
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Jamil
Jamil
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Kalim, get behind me!
I’ve never seen that kind of equipment before. Just who are they?
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???
???
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Hepta Squad reporting in. Test subjects D and E have been located. Moving in to capture.
Commencing restraint procedures.
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Vil
Vil
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I may not know how you are or where you’re from, but entering through the window is terrible manners.
This is an emergency situation! On my authority as the Dorm Leader of Pomefiore, I give you permission to use offensive magic to repel these intruders!
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Rook
Rook
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Oui!
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Kalim
Kalim
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Scarabia will join Pomefiore! Kick them outta here!
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Jamil
Jamil
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Understood!
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Vil
Vil
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First-years, retreat to the back! Contact the Heartslabyul dorm leader!
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First Years
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Y-Yes, sir!
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???
???
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…Test subjects D and E are attempting to resist. Requesting approval to return fire.
…Granted. Following restraint plan C.
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Battle
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