Episode 4: Pure Exertions
As the winter sunset drew closer and the worshippers continued to come, Yuuki and the others busily went about their duties.
Woman
Miss, could you get me something to drink?
Man
Hey, Miss, could you make that two?
Yui
Okay! I'll be right back!
Yui
(I feel like I've become more of a waitress than a guard!)
Boy
Excuse me. I forgot to write down my wish ahead of time -- can I write it down while I'm here?
Hiyori
Sure, there's a place for you to write it down in the shrine!
Boy
Really? Okay, thanks!
Youth
Are you the security here? Someone was saying that their wallet was stolen.
Hiyori
Huh!? Okay! I'll be right there! Anyone who does bad things at a time like this deserves a spanking!
Later.
Rei
Ah, there you are. Yui and Hiyori are... still occupied with work, it looks like.
Yuuki
1. "Are you doing okay, Rei?"
Rei
I've finally got a bit of free time now. But I should get back to patrolling soon. We can't be sure when another wish will turn up.
Rei
Why don't you come with me? It'll be reassuring to have two of us there in case anything happens.
Yuuki
1. "I'm not sure how much help I'll be, though."
Rei
You shouldn't say such things. I rely on you very much already, so I'd prefer it if you didn't talk yourself down so much.
Yuuki
1. "Sorry."
Rei
No need to apologize, as long as you understand. Now, then, let's clear our minds and go on patrol.
Later.
Rei
There are as many people as ever, but it looks like nothing is out of order.
Woman's Voice
What! What's going on here!?
Rei
Has a wish materialized? Let's hurry!
Man
There!! Take this!! What's going on...? My weapon isn't hitting it at all!
Materialized Wish
... I wanted to find one. I wanted to find one...
Rei
I'm with shrine security! This could be dangerous, so please fall back! Leave the rest to me!
Man
So you guys are in charge of this year's security, then. I'll let you handle it!
Materialized Wish
I wanted to find one...
Rei
This one's color and form are more vivid than the others... I feel like this won't be as simple as the ones up untl now. You be careful too, Yuuki.
Rei
What was it that you wanted to find?
Materialized Wish
I wanted to find... a job... A job for this year...
Rei
... This wish must have come from a worshipper who was looking for work. How can we purify this wish?
Materialized Wish
A job... I want one... But I can't find one... Why?
Rei
It's... not like we can find him a job here, so what to do...
Materialized Wish
... More. I want more energy...
Rei
E-Energy?
Materialized Wish
More energy! Energy!
Yuuki
1. "We should try to cheer him up."
Rei
I see. We might just need to improve his mood, then. Let me give it a try.
Rei
I think Hiyori would be much better in this case, but I'll do everything I can do.
Materialized Wish
... A job.
Rei
Um... Cheer up, now! I'm sure next year will be better! You'll definitely find a job!
Materialized Wish
......
Yuuki
1. "He's not fading at all."
Rei
Ugh, I don't think I said anything wrong...
Materialized Wish
I want more energy...
Rei
(More... What more can I add to what I just said...? Is he saying that wasn't the best I could do...?)
Rei
Ahh, I don't know how to bring anything more...
Hiyori
Rei, do your best!!
Rei
Hiyori! Yui! You're here!
Hiyori
Of course! And I know you can do it, Rei! C'mon, believe in yourself! Let's go!!
Yui
Rei, I'm cheering for you, too! It might be difficult, but do your best!
Rei
Hiyori, Yui... Thank you. I'll see this through to the end.
Materialized Wish
Energy... Energy! I can still find a job...!
Rei
He responded to Hiyori and Yui's cheering more than mine...?
Rei
(It's true that their way of doing it is completely different from mine...)
Rei
... All right, then. I'll do it like those two!
Yuuki
1. "You can do it, Rei!"
Rei
Thank you... I can keep pushing onward thanks to you.
Rei
Deep breaths... And let's go! Take a look at this!
Hiyori
Whoa! Suddenly...!
Yui
Rei is serious now...!
Materialized Wish
Ohh, energy...!
Rei
D-Do your best! I... I know you'll find the perfect job! So don't give up -- keep at it!
Rei
For a bright future, let's goooo!
Hiyori
......
Yui
......
Materialized Wish
......
Rei
......
Yui
... Rei! Great effort!
Hiyori
That was great, Rei! I could tell you were giving it your all!
Rei
Thank you, Hiyori!
Hiyori
I wonder, were you doing an impression of me just now? ... Oh, never mind!
Rei
...!?
Rei
She realized...! T-This really is embarrassing!!
Hiyori
Ehh!? Is doing an impression of me really that embarrassing!?
Rei
I'm embarrassed that this is all I know to do! Please, everyone, just look away for a moment!
Rei
(I thought I'd swallowed my embarrassment, but it's all hitting me now...! Damn.... I shouldn't have done this...!)
Yui
Everyone, look! The wish is starting to glow!
Hiyori
Rei, that was great! You purified it! Nice work!
Rei
You're right... Did that do it...?
Materialized Wish
... Good enough, I guess...
Hiyori
... G-Good work, Rei!
Yui
......
Rei
......
Rei
... Ha ha, ha ha ha, ahahahaha!
Rei
What do you mean, you asshole!? Don't just disappear like that! Come back here! I'll cut you into a million pieces!!
Hiyori
Yui! We've gotta hold Rei back!
Yui
Y-Yeah! Rei, calm down!
Rei
Let me go, Hiyori! Rei! I'm! I'm gonna! I'm gonna slice that guy clean in half! I swear it!!
Hiyori
H-He's already gone!
Rei
I'm sure there's still some trace of him! And I'm going to cleave that trace in two!
Yui
W-What do we do, Yuuki!? Please, help us stop Rei!
Rei
Ughhh...! I'm never doing an impression of anyone ever agaaain!