1. The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a CrisisCopy !req
2. Silvi. We said we'd start training
first thing in the morning.Copy !req
3. It's past noon now. Care to explain yourself?Copy !req
4. Well... I started to see why
the game was so legendary.Copy !req
5. I got so caught up in it,
I forgot to log out!Copy !req
6. Didn't she say she was turning in early?Copy !req
7. I knew she was playing another game.Copy !req
8. Order, please!Copy !req
9. Steak 500g×4Copy !req
10. MediumCopy !req
11. RareCopy !req
12. Rare (Lots of garlic)Copy !req
13. Well Done (Lots of garlic)Copy !req
14. I'm just going to make sure.Copy !req
15. You're eating all that by yourself?Copy !req
16. You bet!Copy !req
17. I gotta get my calories in for training!Copy !req
18. You're always such a glutton.Copy !req
19. Still, hard to believe you just woke up.Copy !req
20. That's right.Copy !req
21. Team Nitro Squad, our opponent
tomorrow, has posted their lineup.Copy !req
22. Why bother looking?Copy !req
23. K's the one who matters.Copy !req
24. Actually, there's something here
that might catch your interest.Copy !req
25. Two total unknowns.Copy !req
26. I'm sorry! I slept late!Copy !req
27. Um... by the way, I'm pretty hungry...Copy !req
28. You think you're in a position to make
demands after making us wait this long?Copy !req
29. I was wondering what was taking you so long.Copy !req
30. Can't believe you were still asleep.Copy !req
31. Sorry, but we don't have time to waste.Copy !req
32. You can eat after this.Copy !req
33. If you want.Copy !req
34. Natsume-shi always delivers!Copy !req
35. But before we can discuss
strats against Team USA,Copy !req
36. there's something else we need to do.Copy !req
37. What's that?Copy !req
38. Register our lineup.Copy !req
39. The entry deadline is at noon today.Copy !req
40. Me and Meg have done it already...Copy !req
41. But you guys haven't, right?Copy !req
42. Nitro SquadCopy !req
43. You can just put whatever for my name.Copy !req
44. Are you okay putting your
name and face out there?Copy !req
45. No way, I'm totally gonna hide them.Copy !req
46. It might be a bit much for
today's teens to handle!Copy !req
47. Yeah, celebrity model Towa Amane
participating in a gaming tournament...Copy !req
48. It'd definitely generate buzz.Copy !req
49. And her work would dry up if people
found out what she's really like.Copy !req
50. Sunraku, you're gonna keep hiding your face?Copy !req
51. Not sure...Copy !req
52. I don't wanna show my face at the match.Copy !req
53. But it feels a little weird
participating like this...Copy !req
54. About that, Sunraku-kun.Copy !req
55. If you're gonna hide your face either way,
how about we cosplay together?Copy !req
56. Cospla
Cosp
Cos
CoCopy !req
57. It makes way more sense to go in full
costume than to hide just my face!Copy !req
58. That's why I ordered a
costume just yesterday!Copy !req
59. You work fast!Copy !req
60. It should arrive today!Copy !req
61. Delivery's fast!Copy !req
62. And I tagged on a costume
for you in there too!Copy !req
63. "Tagged on," my butt!
I never asked you for that!Copy !req
64. You think you can nix my ideas when you
can't even make it to meetings on time?Copy !req
65. It'll look way better on you
than that gas mask.Copy !req
66. I'll drop it off later.Copy !req
67. How often do you get a celebrity model
putting together your outfit, anyway?Copy !req
68. B-By the way, what will you be wearing?Copy !req
69. You'll just have to wait and see!Copy !req
70. How can you guys be so laid-back?Copy !req
71. Do you understand how important this event is?Copy !req
72. This is a seriously big match, darn it!Copy !req
73. But it's basically a big party, right?Copy !req
74. We've gotta have fun!Copy !req
75. And being a pro is about
putting on a good show, right?Copy !req
76. Grr!Copy !req
77. Fine, I get it.Copy !req
78. Are we good with Sunraku and
Pencil Knight for names?Copy !req
79. Nah, let's do something new for the big event.Copy !req
80. Let's see...Copy !req
81. Sunraku can be "Mortar Ration"
and Pencilgon can be "Ringmaster"Copy !req
82. Did you just call me cannon fodder?Copy !req
83. And I'm not running this show, you are!Copy !req
84. Maybe we should ask Meg-chan
to pick our names!Copy !req
85. What? Me?Copy !req
86. You're really putting me on the spot, here...Copy !req
87. Someone who wants to hide their face and
someone who wants to hide their name...Copy !req
88. Nitro SquadCopy !req
89. No Face and No Name?Copy !req
90. Last-minute ringers, huh?Copy !req
91. Well, I'd heard that a few of their
members couldn't participate.Copy !req
92. Whoever they are,
they can't be better than K.Copy !req
93. You're right. K's the one
we have to worry about.Copy !req
94. I've really been waiting for this.Copy !req
95. Don't disappoint me, now...Copy !req
96. Okay, K?Copy !req
97. So, regarding our strategy...Copy !req
98. BossCopy !req
99. From my manager?Copy !req
100. Yes? K speaking.Copy !req
101. Yes.Copy !req
102. No, it's fine.Copy !req
103. Yeah...Copy !req
104. What?Copy !req
105. W-Wait, why do I have to—Copy !req
106. You're kidding, right? You better be—Copy !req
107. No way! Hang on a—Copy !req
108. The jerk hung up...Copy !req
109. What's wrong?Copy !req
110. For the match tomorrow...Copy !req
111. I'm not gonna be able to be there.Copy !req
112. What?Copy !req
113. Wh-What do you mean?Copy !req
114. Orders from a sponsor.Copy !req
115. They volunteered me to fill a slot for
a different game tournament tomorrow.Copy !req
116. What game is that?Copy !req
117. The Ruins War Hounds 6 world championships.Copy !req
118. They want me in the finals.Copy !req
119. But doesn't that team have its own alternates?Copy !req
120. Apparently they all got food poisoning.Copy !req
121. What in the world were those idiots eating?Copy !req
122. What's this Ruins War thing again?Copy !req
123. Pretty sure it's an FPS.Copy !req
124. That's right!Copy !req
125. But why would they ask for you,
a fighting game player?Copy !req
126. I played an FPS in front
of the sponsor before.Copy !req
127. It's my next best genre after fighting games.Copy !req
128. I guess I ended up showboating a little...Copy !req
129. I get it.Copy !req
130. And because you showed off
like a dummy, they picked you.Copy !req
131. For a world championship, at that.Copy !req
132. Your own fame was your undoing.Copy !req
133. Looks like it.Copy !req
134. And since it's a direct order from a
sponsor, your organization can't say no.Copy !req
135. An exhibition versus a world championships...Copy !req
136. Ours is just fun and games by comparison.Copy !req
137. According to tomorrow's schedule,Copy !req
138. the Ruins War Hounds 6
championship starts tomorrow at nine.Copy !req
139. Our exhibition match starts at ten.Copy !req
140. So we've got an hour?Copy !req
141. How long does this
Ruins War Hounds thing take to play?Copy !req
142. It'll be five matches,
about thirty minutes each.Copy !req
143. With breaks, I'll be tied down for three hours.Copy !req
144. I'll be going two hours over
no matter what happens.Copy !req
145. We're down to the wire,
and now Kei can't compete?Copy !req
146. What will we do?Copy !req
147. I think he can make it.Copy !req
148. The exhibition match uses a knockout format.Copy !req
149. We'll just make Katzo our anchor,
the last one to play.Copy !req
150. We can bet Silvi's gonna be their anchor too.Copy !req
151. The time limit for each round is ten minutes.Copy !req
152. First to win two rounds wins the match.Copy !req
153. So if we let our opponent take one round,Copy !req
154. and make all three rounds
run the full time limit...Copy !req
155. Each match'll end up being thirty minutes.Copy !req
156. If we manipulate things so
we win and lose one match,Copy !req
157. Nitro SquadCopy !req
158. there'll be six matches before
the anchors play each other.Copy !req
159. In other words, we could theoretically
drag things out to 180 minutes.Copy !req
160. You could squeak in then, right?Copy !req
161. Fight three rounds, letting
them all run to the time limit?Copy !req
162. Manipulate things so we win and lose one match?Copy !req
163. Wh-What are you talking about?Copy !req
164. You think you can arrange things that
easily against the USA's top team?Copy !req
165. I'm just talking theoretically.Copy !req
166. Any time we lose, you can make up
for it if you get back fast enough.Copy !req
167. Come on, man.Copy !req
168. We're facing a powerhouse German team
that won their way to the world finals!Copy !req
169. Just beating them will be
hard enough. You want me to—Copy !req
170. Katzo.Copy !req
171. The question you should be asking
isn't whether it's possible.Copy !req
172. It's how you're gonna make it happen.Copy !req
173. If you just give up on that,
you won't get to fight Sylvia.Copy !req
174. At least, that's how I see things.Copy !req
175. What do you think, Pencilgon?Copy !req
176. During the Wethermon fight,Copy !req
177. I planned our strategy around
you, Sunraku, as our sword.Copy !req
178. For this, we'll all have to be swords.Copy !req
179. In other words, it's a multi-sword style.Copy !req
180. If even one of us breaks,
any plan I make goes up in smoke.Copy !req
181. Quite frankly, a plan to beat the US team
with just the three of us would be easier.Copy !req
182. What you're proposing is basically
trolling the US's top team.Copy !req
183. But...Copy !req
184. There's a way to do it.Copy !req
185. Sunraku-kun, you said earlier.
An exhibition match is "fun and games," right?Copy !req
186. In other words, it's entertainment.Copy !req
187. Enter... tainment?Copy !req
188. If we can take advantage of that...Copy !req
189. We could get ourselves that 180 minutes.Copy !req
190. It's... something I can do, too, right?Copy !req
191. Of course.Copy !req
192. It wouldn't be a good plan otherwise.Copy !req
193. All right.Copy !req
194. I'll play along, then.Copy !req
195. Meg?Copy !req
196. Sounds like we're agreed.Copy !req
197. What about you, Katzo?Copy !req
198. You guys...Copy !req
199. You really think we can
work through this disaster?Copy !req
200. Oh, c'mon.Copy !req
201. We run into stuff like this in
games every day.Copy !req
202. Conquering adversity is what
gamers like us do, right?Copy !req
203. Auto-Translate
I'm looking forward to a rematch with you.
My "Meteors" will beat your "Lava" again
at the next GGC.Copy !req
204. I see.Copy !req
205. That's right.Copy !req
206. K-Kei?Copy !req
207. Sorry. The unexpected glitch
had me panicking a little.Copy !req
208. Guess I've got a lot to learn.Copy !req
209. Sunraku's right.Copy !req
210. Even if I can't solve this
myself, I'm not alone.Copy !req
211. I can put my faith in Meg and these two.Copy !req
212. Mind explaining your plan, Pencilgon?Copy !req
213. Certainly.Copy !req
214. In that case...Copy !req
215. Let's get scheming.Copy !req
216. From Katzo?Copy !req
217. There better not be some new issue...Copy !req
218. Modor Katzo
To: Sunraku
Why are you doing
all this for me?Copy !req
219. Why, he asks?Copy !req
220. This whole thing was serious enough
that you invited us, right?Copy !req
221. I said I was gonna help you look good, dummy.Copy !req
222. If it goes well, let's go out for yakiniku.Copy !req
223. On your tab, of course.Copy !req
224. The match with Sylvia-chan
is important to you, right?Copy !req
225. Big sister here is giving the
shirt off her back to help you!Copy !req
226. Well, my costume will have
a shirt, more or less...Copy !req
227. If it all goes well,
I'd sure love to eat some sushi!Copy !req
228. Your treat, of course.Copy !req
229. They're gonna take me for all I'm worth.Copy !req
230. And I'm already paying their hotel fees...Copy !req
231. I was feeling pretty lousy when
my boss gave me that order...Copy !req
232. But now, I'm excited as hell.Copy !req
233. Wait for me, guys.Copy !req
234. I'll beat that other team
and get right back to you!Copy !req
235. Day of the Exhibition MatchCopy !req
236. Silvi's third?Copy !req
237. Unexpected, right?Copy !req
238. Our plan assumed Sylvia would go fourth.Copy !req
239. We're gonna need to cut some time off the plan.Copy !req
240. How fast do I have to win the
Ruins War Hounds 6 match now?Copy !req
241. It means the rest of us can't
afford mistakes, either.Copy !req
242. Just means the difficulty level's
gone from hard to very hard.Copy !req
243. We knew from the start that
it wouldn't be easy, right?Copy !req
244. That's what our preparations were for.Copy !req
245. You're right.Copy !req
246. The only thing each of us
can do is give it our best.Copy !req
247. Yeah!Copy !req
248. Fine.Copy !req
249. But are you guys really gonna
compete in those outfits?Copy !req
250. Of course we are!Copy !req
251. That's part of the plan.Copy !req
252. C'mon, it'll makes it feel like a real event.Copy !req
253. Nobody's stopped me from wearing
this to the event hall,Copy !req
254. so I guess it's a "costumes welcome" thing?Copy !req
255. That's right. I wanted to
give you something, Sunraku.Copy !req
256. Riot Blood made in the USA!Copy !req
257. You kidding me?Copy !req
258. I can't believe you got me the real thing!Copy !req
259. And it's the newest in the
lineup, Riot Blood Tonight!Copy !req
260. It's the bestial energy drink that's set
millions of energy drink users quaking!Copy !req
261. Got me a Tonight!Copy !req
262. They're calling me in.Copy !req
263. I guess I'd better get going.Copy !req
264. No worries, Katzo.Copy !req
265. We'll make sure you get your turn.Copy !req
266. Go kick some ass!Copy !req
267. Sure. And then I'll do the
same in Galaxia Heroes: Chaos.Copy !req
268. Exhibition MatchCopy !req
269. Attention, everyone!Copy !req
270. We're about to start the
Galaxia Heroes: ChaosCopy !req
271. game demonstration and special exhibition match!Copy !req
272. Galaxia Heroes: Chaos was developed
with technologies provided byCopy !req
273. Utopia Entertainment Software,
the makers of Shangri-La Frontier,Copy !req
274. and is thus a new evolution of the series!Copy !req
275. It's the long-awaited second
SLF-generation title!Copy !req
276. What kind of battles will we see?Copy !req
277. I'll be your MC and play-by-play
announcer, Eight Sasahara!Copy !req
278. Eight SasaharaCopy !req
279. And on color commentary, we have Ayato Asama
from the pro gaming team Colt Bison!Copy !req
280. I'm afraid I don't play enough fighting
games to provide adequate commentary...Copy !req
281. Colt Bison Ayato AsamaCopy !req
282. But thank you for having me.Copy !req
283. Now, let's bring on the players!Copy !req
284. From the American esports
organization Zodiac Cluster,Copy !req
285. led by the USA's number one
player, Sylvia Goldberg,Copy !req
286. their fighting game arm... Star Rain!Copy !req
287. Sylvia Goldberg!Copy !req
288. Lucas Garcia!Copy !req
289. Alex Taylor!Copy !req
290. Johnson Sean Underwood!Copy !req
291. Silvi-chan!Copy !req
292. Johnson! Crush an apple in one hand!Copy !req
293. Lucas-sama!Copy !req
294. Hey, Alex! You've got wings! Macho man!Copy !req
295. Star Rain has amassed an
incredible record this year,Copy !req
296. winning six out of the eight
tournaments they've participated in.Copy !req
297. No one could deny they're a top team.Copy !req
298. I see!Copy !req
299. And most of all...Copy !req
300. Silvi herself remains undefeated.Copy !req
301. I-Incredible! A rare undisputed champion!Copy !req
302. Now, who faces these tough opponents?Copy !req
303. From the Japanese esports
organization Cyber Battalion,Copy !req
304. their fighting game arm led by
Japan's pride and joy, the genius K,Copy !req
305. it's Nitro Squad!Copy !req
306. Kei-kun!Copy !req
307. Been waiting for you, Kei!Copy !req
308. Kei!Copy !req
309. Due to various circumstances,
they'll be taking on two alternates...Copy !req
310. Hey, you kidding me?Copy !req
311. Now, is everybody ready?Copy !req
312. It's time for our entertainment show!Copy !req
313. Wh-What in the world is happening?Copy !req
314. Nitro Squad...Copy !req
315. Its members are K, No Face, No Name, and Nu2meg!Copy !req
316. What a unique-looking team!Copy !req
317. An unknown quantity.Copy !req
318. I don't know what to make of them.Copy !req
319. I love this!Copy !req
320. Typical celebrity.
She knows how to command a stage.Copy !req
321. Do I look weird right now,
as the only one not in a costume?Copy !req
322. If you're that worried, you could've
cosplayed too, Natsume-shi.Copy !req
323. No freaking way!Copy !req
324. What in the world?Copy !req
325. When did Nitro Squad become a cosplay group?Copy !req
326. That pumpkin-head guy...Copy !req
327. Isn't he from that FPS, Requiem For Armies?Copy !req
328. Sunraku-kun, you will play the characterCopy !req
329. who sometimes hinders the protagonist,
sometimes fights beside him,Copy !req
330. and in the end disappears into the
ocean's depths with a nuclear bomb...Copy !req
331. His true face unknown to all,
the faceless mercenary Jack!Copy !req
332. That's the story behind your costume.Copy !req
333. Perfect for "No Face" right?Copy !req
334. Seems a little early for Halloween, though...Copy !req
335. And... what's your costume?Copy !req
336. Protecting the castle of a
doomed country to the death,Copy !req
337. the lady knight of Silent Grace, Nameless!Copy !req
338. So, they are "No Face" and "No Name"?Copy !req
339. I like it. It's fun!Copy !req
340. But... there's no Kei?Copy !req
341. Now that both teams are here...Copy !req
342. Huh? Nitro Squad, are you missing a member?Copy !req
343. Where's Kei?Copy !req
344. Rest easy.Copy !req
345. He'll be here...Copy !req
346. To beat you.Copy !req
347. Um... so he's running late?Copy !req
348. He's fighting a brutal battle in the bathroom.Copy !req
349. Just go on without him.Copy !req
350. R-Right.Copy !req
351. Nitro SquadCopy !req
352. Then let me officially explain the rules.Copy !req
353. This is a simple knockout tournament!Copy !req
354. The battle stage will be Chaos City!Copy !req
355. Cube victory and NPC civilians
will both be turned on!Copy !req
356. Now, the Galaxia Heroes: Chaos
special exhibition match...Copy !req
357. Star Rain versus Nitro Squad shall begin!Copy !req
358. Nitro SquadCopy !req
359. The lover of trash games, Rakuro Hizutome;Copy !req
360. celebrity model Towa Amane;Copy !req
361. and professional gamer Megumi Natsume...Copy !req
362. Will they be able to hold out until Kei arrives?Copy !req
363. And will Sunraku be able to
defeat the unique monster,Copy !req
364. Ctarnidd of the Abyss, in Shangri-La Frontier?Copy !req
365. AkitsuCopy !req
366. Rust
MoldCopy !req
367. TodayCopy !req
368. It goes down on X-Day.Copy !req
369. Abyssal time draws ever nearer.Copy !req
370. Abyssal TimeCopy !req