Off to Harveston We Go!
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The next day
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Epel
Epel
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I never thought the day would come that I would be bringing my schoolmates back home to Harveston with me.
Thank goodness the headmage was willing to give us permission to use the Dark Mirror on such short notice.
…Ah, there's Grim and Yuu. Good morning!
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Grim
Grim
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Yawn... I'm still so sleepy. My head's all fuzzy...
Isn't the race tomorrow? Do we really gotta be there a whole day early?
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Epel
Epel
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We have pre-festival prep work to do, so it's important we get there early.
Plus, the others will need practice since they'll be controlling a plush sled for the first time.
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Sebek
Sebek
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WHICH MEANS THE COMPETITION HAS ALREADY BEGUN!!
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Grim
Grim
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Fnagh!! You spooked me there!
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Epel
Epel
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Good morning, Sebek. Were you alright waking up so early?
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Sebek
Sebek
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But of course. I already wake up early every morning to train. Something as puny as drowsiness can be fought off just by moving your body.
Why don't you try that out too, Grim? I'll be sure to accompany you.
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Grim
Grim
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No way I'm gonna do that!!
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Sebek
Sebek
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I reported to Lord Malleus and Master Lilia last night about my participation in the sled race and-
-they encouraged me to put in my best effort. I can't lose no matter what!
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Epel
Epel
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You sure are motivated to the max, Sebek.
I also told Vil that I'd be participating in the sled race and…
He warned me to "be careful of sunburns from the snow, and most importantly…make sure to emerge as the champion!"
I was so sure he'd warn me not to cut loose.
It goes to show just how much he hates losing, huh? Hehe!
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Jade
Jade
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Oh my, everyone's early I see. Have I wound up making all of you wait?
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Epel
Epel
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Ah, Jade. Good morning.
Don't worry, there's still more than ten minutes left until we were supposed to meet anyways.
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Jade
Jade
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When I informed Azul that I'd be going to Harveston, we ended up spending some time discussing various matters.
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Epel
Epel
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What about?
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Jade
Jade
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You see, the Mostro Lounge will be holding a Harveston Fest event.
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Epel
Epel
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Whaa-?!
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Jade
Jade
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He said that we should turn my visit to Harveston into a business opportunity.
Thus, I was tasked to survey Harveston's specialty dishes and procure ingredients.
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Sebek
Sebek
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Shouldn't have expected less of Azul. His business spirit is truly something...
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Jade
Jade
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The budget and target revenue have already been established, you see. It's quite the surmountable task.
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Epel
Epel
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I understand. I'll make sure to introduce loads of the village's local specialties then.
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Jade
Jade
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Thank you very much, Epel. I will be counting on you in that regard.
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Idia
Idia
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…sup
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Ortho
Ortho
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Good morning, everyone!
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Epel
Epel
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Good morning, Idia and Ortho. Thank you for coming along to help us out.
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Sebek
Sebek
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Quite the amount of luggage you've got there. I don't think there's anything we need to bring in particular, though.
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Idia
Idia
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fuheehee, i brought all sorts of equips so that I could enjoy my love sled pilgrimage to its fullest!
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Ortho
Ortho
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Thank you so much for inviting my brother, Mr. Epel Felmier!
I was so shocked when big brother said that he was invited to go on a vacation! I still can't believe it, in fact!
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Epel
Epel
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Ahaha, it's not that big of a deal.
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Ortho
Ortho
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But it is! It was such a shock that my internal circuits couldn't keep up with processing the situation! It truly is a miracle!
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Epel
Epel
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Th- That shocking...?
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Ortho
Ortho
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Everyone, I'll be leaving my big brother in your kind hands while you're there, alright?
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Epel
Epel
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Huh? Aren't you joining us, Ortho?
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Ortho
Ortho
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Me? No, actually.
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Epel
Epel
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What?!
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Idia
Idia
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HAAAAHHH????!!! Wh-What are you talking about, Ortho?!
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Ortho
Ortho
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It'd make for a more valuable experience if you went on your own, brother.
After all, this is your first time getting to go on a trip with your friends from school!
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Idia
Idia
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No way! Not a chance! IM-POSS-I-BLE!! Vacationing with total strangers is way too much!
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Ortho
Ortho
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C'mon, it'll be fine. I'll be waiting in anticipation for all your stories about your time in Harveston, okay?
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Idia
Idia
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DON'T WANNA!! If Ortho's not going, then I'm bailing!
Then I'll retreat to my room and host a Love Sled viewing party for the two of us, Ortho and I! There, it's decided!
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Ortho
Ortho
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Oh, Brother... I knew you'd say this.
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Epel
Epel
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What do we do now, Ortho? Idia seems super duper uncomfortable with this…
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Sebek
Sebek
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Dragging along someone who's unmotivated would just result in them being a hindrance to us. I say we leave him behind and go.
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Ortho
Ortho
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Come on, it's way too early for you to abandon him! Give me a second!
I…wish for my big brother to enjoy more experiences befitting of a student.
If he lets this chance go, he may never get to travel with his schoolmates ever again.
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Epel
Epel
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I see…I get how you feel, Ortho.
...Either way, we can't participate in the race if we don't have enough members!
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Idia
Idia
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Ah! Ortho! Sir Epel and Sir Sebek?! Why are you all lifting me up?!
Don't tell me, you're all going to force me into the Dark Mirror?! STOOOOP!!
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Epel
Epel
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Now! Off to Harveston we go!
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Ortho
Ortho
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Make some fun memories, okay Brother!
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Jade
Jade
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What a good little brother you are, Ortho. You've moved me deeply.
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Ortho
Ortho
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Bon voyage~!
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