Character Story 2: The First Tag Team
Scene: Landsol square.
When Yuuki went downtown to go shopping, he heard a lively voice call out.
Nanaka
Nyahaha! I brought in a big haul today! This is the best!
Nanaka
Just seeing all these magic grimoires and new releases from authors makes my heart race!
Nanaka
Ah, I'll take three of these, please! And put down "Twilight Caravan" on the receipt!
Nanaka
One for preserving, one for admiring, and one for reading -- these three copies are the true obligations of an otaku! Now, for the next shop...
Yuuki
1. "Good morning."
Nanaka
Hmm? Oh! What a coincidence, meeting you here!
Yuuki
1. "What are you up to?"
2. "Going shopping?"
Option 1.
Nanaka
Fufufu.... I'm glad you asked!
Nanaka
Today, I'm researching some new volumes from authors I like!
Option 2.
Nanaka
This is no mere shopping! These are my daily rounds!
End of branches.
Nanaka
It's my hobby to buy promotional goods from my favorite authors, so I come downtown regularly.
Nanaka
I especially like magical girls, and I really want to be like the magical girls that appear in manga.
Nanaka
The magical girls in manga are usually just normal girls, but when it's neccesary, they fight with everything they have, you know?
Nanaka
They're strong, and on top of that, they're also cute! They're the best! Ooh, I can't get enough of them!
Nanaka
That's why I'm also aiming to be a magical girl who protects people -- the cutest and strongest magical girl ever!
Nanaka
Ah, could it be that... You're also interested in magical girls!?
Nanaka
After all, there aren't many people around who listen to my otaku talk like you do, so I'm a bit surprised.
Nanaka
That's why I thought you were interested, so how about it? Well!? How do you feel about it!?
Nanaka
No, theres no need to answer -- Nanaka knows the answer! You definitely like magical girls! No complaints!
Nanaka
Ooh! That's what as I thought! All right! From now on, you're a magical boy!
Nanaka
I can prepare cute clothes and a magic staff for you, and I'd also be happy to show you the ropes!
Nanaka
That's right! Let's come up with some epic lines for you! Uwaa! My imagination is overflowing!
Yuuki
1. "I think I'll pass."
2. "The cute clothes are a bit too much for me..."
Option 1.
Nanaka
Ehh!? How come? I was just getting all excited about it!
Option 2.
Nanaka
W... What!? Aw, I was having a lot of fun thinking about costumes for you.
End of branches.
Nanaka
... Well, if you're not into it, then theres nothing I can do. But if you ever change your mind, just tell me!
Girl A
Nanaka is just as noisy as usual.
Girl B
She's so energetic... It's pretty amazing that she doesn't get tired.
Girl A
For me, just following the conversation tires me out. I'm surprised that boy can keep up.
Girl B
Following Nanaka's conversations... He's a rare one.
Nanaka
W-What a mean thing to say.
Yuuki
1. "Who are those two?"
Nanaka
They're just classmates from when I was a kid. Actually, we used to pretend to be magical girls together.
Nanaka
Not understanding something this fun, they're really missing out on life, definitely! But well, I'm used to not being understood.
Nanaka
Wham! But it doesn't affect Nanaka at all!
Nanaka
... H-Hey, don't make that face, okay? For real, I'm fine, see, see!
Yuuki
1. "I think I'd like to be a magical girl after all."
Nanaka
Eh!? S-Seriously!? Why'd you change your mind!?
Nanaka
If there were two of us, then we won't have to care even if people make fun of us? Ooh... But like I said, I already take zero damage from that!
Nanaka
But, but, but! Whatever the reason, this plot twist makes my heart race!
Nanaka
Can you use magic!? After all, if you're going to become a magical girl, that's the most important question!
Nanaka
What, what? You can't use magic, but you can boost the powers of other girls?
Nanaka
Rather than a magical girl, that's more like the animal pet that's always supporting the magical girls!
Nanaka
Waaaa! This makes me feel even more like a magical girl! Be still, my...
Girl A
Kyaaaa!
Girl B
Robber! Give me back my bag!
Nanaka
Oh!? A robber? It seems an incident has just happened!
Nanaka
All right, Magical Girl Nanaka will capture that robber!
Nanaka
Hold it right there! Give back what you stole!
Robber
W-who are you!? Don't follow me!
Nanaka
That will never happen! As a magical girl, I can't allow evil to escape!
Nanaka
The strongest magician in Astorum, Nanaka, will punish you!
Robber
W-what's wrong with this girl!?
Robber
I can't let anyone to capture me... Take this!
The robber casts a spell.
Nanaka
Whoa, that was close!
Nanaka
To think that you also use magic!? Ooh... An unexpected but exciting event!
Nanaka
The evil mage versus the magical girl... Isn't this just like a novel!?
Nanaka
This is the most magical girl-like thing that's ever happened... My pound is hearting!
Nanaka
I'll show you the incredible power of the strong and cute Nanaka! Wait right there!
Scene: An overlook in Landsol.
Nanaka
You don't know when to give up! How far are you going to run!?
Robber
S-shut up! I won't let you capture me that easily!
Robber
With that damn weird outfit... Take this!
Nanaka
Useless, useless!
The robber tries to cast a spell.
Robber
W-what!? My magic just dissapeared!?
Nanaka
Fufufu... Did you really think that normal magic like that would affect me?
Nanaka
I've been reading tons of magical grimoires! An expert on grimoires like me can't be affected by such normal magic, so give it up!
Robber
Damn...! In that case, I'm pulling my trump card...! Aaaaah!
The robber casts a bigger spell.
Nanaka
W-what's that absurdly big magic!? I've never seen that type of magic, probably...!
Robber
Hah, this is your punishment for understimate me! I'll blast you away!
Nanaka
What should I do!? I've never heard of magic like this! This is like Lunatic difficulty!
Yuuki
1. Strengthen Nanaka.
Nanaka
Oh! That's right! You have your power! ... Ohhh! Something's coming!
Nanaka
I can feel power welling up! With this, I should even be able to beat that magic!
Robber
Disappear!
Nanaka
Take this... Nanaka's full power!
Robber
W-what? How can I stand against this magic!?
Nanaka
No matter how dangerous the situation, a magical girl will always overcome it!
Robber
D... Damn it! She's... pushing me back!
Nanaka
With a flash of my digital brain... I'll wipe out my enemies!
Robber
Aa... aa... aaaargh!
Nanaka
Mission... complete...!
Robber
Eeep! Please forgive me! It was my fault!
Nanaka
I refuse! Look forward to reflecting on your actions in jail!
Nanaka
More importantly! Where did you learn that kind of magic? It wasn't any sort of normal magic, right?
Robber
I-It was from a man I didn't know... He gave me this grimoire and said that I could learn incredible magic from it...
Nanaka
Wow! A grimoire I've never seen! What kind of grimoire is it!? A rare one!?
Robber
I don't know the details... He said that, even if I didnt have any magical talent, I could still obtain its power.
Robber
I thought that, if I used this, I could take out everyone who had ever made a fool of me.
Robber
I got too carried away and thought I could do anything...
Nanaka
Uh, I kind of understand your feeling, but in the end, magic needs to be used to help other people!
Nanaka
If you protect and help people as best you can, then one day, you'll be recognized for your deeds!
Nanaka
If you do that, you'll be able to show the people who looked down on you!
Robber
T-that's right... yeah, I understand. I won't do anything bad anymore!
Nanaka
Good! With that, we can close the book on this! Though, I wonder... who was that unknown man...
Nanaka
I'll just have to investigate that some more, later!
Scene: Back at the square.
Nanaka
Here's your stuff back. The stolen bag was yours, right?
Girl A
Y-yes... Thank you... And, um, I'm sorry, okay...?
Nanaka
Eh? Why are you apologizing?
Girl A
Because up until now, I've been making fun of you, so...
Girl B
I'm sorry, too. After watching you capture that robber, I think a lot better of you, now.
Nanaka
I-it was nothing, so um... You really don't need to thank me!
Nanaka
I just did what a magical girl ought to do! And besides... I was able to get this grimoire, too.
Nanaka
Why do I have this? Heh heh, before turning the robber over to the knights, I sneakily took the grimoire off of him.
Nanaka
I'm curious about the owner of this grimoire. He might even know something about the Legendary Grimoire.
Nanaka
From now on, I'll be looking into this man and trying to search for him -- and I'll be counting on your help, too!
Nanaka
I was able to capture the robber thanks to you, after all! We'll for sure be able to do awesome things, as buddies!
Nanaka
With this, the curtain rises on our magical girl tale!
As an actor in Nanaka's magical girl tale, Yuuki found himself a new companion.