Episode 6: Battle of the Milky Way!
Luka
Everyone, are you ready?
Yuuki
1. "I've got my swimsuit, so I'm ready."
Stechepalme
Heh, no problems here! ... Though I'm not very happy about this outfit...
Nanaka
Whoo, this sexy magical girl is all excited to take the stage!
Orihime
Let's move, Luka. We will surely bring Hikoboshi back to normal!
Luka
Yes. Nanaka, activate your magic!
Nanaka
At your service! Doors to the heavens, open! Milky Way Star Road!
Nanaka
Whoa! W-What's going on!? It's all floaty and wet!
Luka
I can breathe, but otherwise it's like being in the sea. It's rather hard to move.
Stechepalme
Hah! Whoo! Whoa! Huh, it feels easier to jump than it does to walk!
Orihime
Well done, Lady Anna, you've managed to grasp the basics quickly. There is still some distance to the meeting place where Hikoboshi is, but this way...
Nanaka
No, no, having to go the entire way like this would be super tiring! Which is why I brought this along!
Luka
That's a bamboo leaf. What are you going to do with it?
Nanaka
Well, if I do this, and then fold it this way... Okay, here goes! Code Nanaka, extra large!
Stechepalme
Whoa, we can ride the giant bamboo leaf like a raft!
Luka
Hey, I like the look of that. It's certainly mysterious how it's able to float like that, though.
Nanaka
It'll be a smoother ride than having nothing at all. Orihime, show us the way!
Orihime
Yes, follow me this way.
Later.
Orihime
It should only be a little farther to the meeting place with Hikoboshi... Ah!
Hikoboshi
My. So you've come to see me. Orihime...
Nanaka
Oh, the last boss has finally appeared!
Orihime
You... are not Hikoboshi!
Hikoboshi
N-N-No way, Orihime! It's me, me!
Luka
Sigh, you can drop the act, Uwakiboshi. No need to play the part of Hikoboshi any longer.
Hikoboshi
W-What are you talking about!? I've never heard of any Uwakiboshi... Ha ha ha.
Nanaka
Uh-oh, you're falling out of character. You don't have the awareness to be a pro actor. You've gotta put your soul into the part you're playing!
Hikoboshi
Um... So, you've found out, huh?
Luka
If your goal was to impersonate Hikoboshi, then you're uniquely unsuited for it. Hikoboshi would never wish to hurt Orihime like this, now would he?
Stechepalme
Now, give us back Hikoboshi!
Hikoboshi
No way! This is my body! I don't care what Hikoboshi would think.
Hikoboshi
Besides, it's no lie that he felt lonely. Doesn't that make Orihime the first one to hurt Hikoboshi?
Orihime
... Perhaps so. If he hadn't felt so lonely, then he would never have been possessed by you, Uwakiboshi.
Orihime
That's why I'll not allow him to feel so lonely again. So, give him back, Uwakiboshi!
Hikoboshi
You think I'm just going to roll over for you? I've been having so much fun with this body -- I'm not going to give it up! And if Hikoboshi also feels satisfied, then it's a win-win!
Hikoboshi
I want to have plenty more good times with more girls. So, all of you, join my harem, too!
Luka
Hah, of course. I never thought you were going to come along quietly.
Nanaka
So, just for the occasion, we prepared a special surprise for you!
Hikoboshi
Oh, oh, a surprise for me? Mm-hmm, I see... You finally understand!
Luka
Dear me, he really is shockingly stupid...
Stechepalme
Then, the time has come! ... Um, I just have to follow the plan, and it'll be fine, right?
Nanaka
Of course! Now then, just like we planned, let's do this!
Begin animated cutscene.
Hikoboshi
Hmm, hmm... Now, come over here! Come be a part of my wonderful harem!
Nanaka
Too bad, but I can't join a harem.
Hikoboshi
Playing hard-to-get, are we? Well, then...
Luka
Hah. Aren't you misunderstanding something?
Luka
Like this!?
Hikoboshi
Wha!?
Stechepalme
S-Sigurd, weren't you supposed to play with me today?
Luka
W-What are you talking about? We were supposed to take a... a b-bath together today!
Nanaka
C'mon, you two! Don't try to steal away my time, now! Tonight's supposed to be my passionate night with him!
Nanaka
But I'll share a little time with all of you, too!
Hikoboshi
Y-You're saying... this guy has already made a harem!?
Stechepalme
Y-Yeah! Sigurd's harem is so happy that I'd never think about joining a different one!
Hikoboshi
I-I-It's not like I'm jealous or anything! Grrr... What's so great about him!?
All Three
He's out!
Uwakiboshi
That body! Give it to meee!
Nanaka
Wait right there! You won't make it past my Super-Great Barrier! SGGK, cast!
Luka
So you've finally left Hikoboshi, have you?
Stechepalme
What a fool, falling for our plan completely!
Luka
You've caused these people quite a bit of pain. Prepare yourself!
Uwakiboshi
Grrrr! I'll take you all out myself!
Uwakiboshi
I don't care about your feelings! And I won't let you get away with this!
Nanaka
Ooh, he's gotten pretty angry, hasn't he? Get him, Luka sis!
Luka
No need for you to even ask! Orihime, stay close to us!
Orihime
U-Understood, Lady Luka!
Stechepalme
In the end, fighting is what we're most suited for! Annerose von Stechepalme shall be your opponent!
Uwakiboshi
Do not make a fool of me!
Luka
Then, this is it. Everyone, steel yourselves!
Stechepalme & Nanaka
Yeah!
End of cutscene.
Awakened Uwakiboshi
If you love acting like friends so much, then... Take this!
Stechepalme
Heh, no matter the pain or the suffering, we'll... W-Wait, what's going on!? Uwakiboshi is multiplying...!?
Orihime
What is it, Lady Anna...?
Stechepalme
You fool, this is nothing...! I see the real you! Watch me soar -- hi-yaah!
Nanaka
Eh? Whoa, watch out!
Luka
What are you doing, Anna!?
Stechepalme
What impertinence! Fall before my blade!!
Nanaka
Ahhh!?
Stechepalme
... What!? Nanaka!? Somehow, Uwakiboshi got me...!
Luka
Tch, so this is your power!
Awakened Uwakiboshi
Ha ha ha, exactly! You knew that I am a star who can deceive people, didn't you? When this light strikes you, all of you will appear the same as me!
Awakened Uwakiboshi
There is no way you can defend against such an instantaneous effect! Now, destroy each other...!
Nanaka
Ouch, ouch... Anna, your attack hurt way too much... But if that's how it is, then take this! My yin-yang bullet!
Awakened Uwakiboshi
Hmm? Seems like you hit, but is that all? Try another one!
Awakened Uwakiboshi
Come on, hurry and attack! If you can tell which one is the real one, that is!
Nanaka
S-Stay calm! T-T-This is no time to panic.
Luka
Aren't you panicking right now...?
Nanaka
... As if! Nanaka Shocking Spark!
Awakened Uwakiboshi
Wha!?
Stechepalme
There you are -- haah!
Awakened Uwakiboshi
Gaah!? H-How...!?
Nanaka
Heh heh, I left a mark on you with that yin-yang bullet from earlier! That'll teach you to let your guard down! We've got you now!
Stechepalme
By using magical perception, it's easy to tell which one is real. We see right through your tricks!
Awakened Uwakiboshi
D-Damn! But this one can't use magic, can she!? So she'll be the one to take you down by friendly fire...!
Luka
Haah!!
Awakened Uwakiboshi
Gah! W-Why...!?
Luka
Did you think a small trick like that would work on me? I can distinguish my enemies and my allies without relying on sight!
Nanaka
Luka sis's attack got him good! Looks like you're out of tricks to use on us -- how about you surrender?
Awakened Uwakiboshi
Damn it... Damn it! I'll remember this!
Luka
He's escaping! Nanaka! Anna!
Stechepalme
We're on it! Nanaka, give your power to Luka!
Nanaka
Got it!
Yuuki
1. Strengthen Luka.
Luka
I will end this in an instant! Yaaah!!
Awakened Uwakiboshi
Gyaaaaah!?
Nanaka
We won! End of Act 3!
Uwakiboshi
Gah...
Stechepalme
Looks like he has no more energy to fight. Now, what to do about him...
Hikoboshi
Ah... W-Wait... Please, don't blame Uwakiboshi for this...
Orihime
Hikoboshi! Are you feeling better?
Hikoboshi
My head is spinning, but I'm fine. ... There's a reason why Uwakiboshi possessed me.
Stechepalme
... A reason?
Hikoboshi
Yes. I was the one to speak to him first, after seeing how lonely he looked in the night sky.
Nanaka
Ah, did we read anything like that in the books...?
Orihime
It was written in the legends that, because of Uwakiboshi's power to deceive people, he was estranged from the rest of the stars.
Luka
Uwakiboshi. Is what Hikoboshi said just now true?
Uwakiboshi
Yes, it is. I was really happy when Hikoboshi spoke to me... And he also seemed lonely over not being able to see Orihime, so I figured I'd do something about that.
Luka
And that's why you caused this giant uproar.
Uwakiboshi
You don't need to worry, I'll go off and disappear... I'll go off to some part of the sky without anyone else around, and you'll never have to see me again.
Luka
Honestly, what a problem. Then, Orihime, Hikoboshi! If it's all right with you two, how about you have Uwakiboshi stay with you in the Milky Way?
Orihime
With... Uwakiboshi?
Luka
Right. When you two can't see each other, you can have Uwakiboshi act as a bridge for you to share your feelings. That way, you'll be able to talk with each other, and Uwakiboshi will be able to talk with you two as well.
Hikoboshi
That sounds nice! It'll be another person to talk to, and I'll also be able to hear how Orihime is doing.
Orihime
Yes, it's a bit of a strange way to correspond, but it sounds fun. Ha ha.
Uwakiboshi
Y-You'll... forgive me?
Orihime
I'm still upset about you possessing Hikoboshi. I suspect I won't be able to let go of this for some time.
Orihime
But... I can also understand your feelings. And so, if you'll stay with us in the Milky Way, then I can forgive you.
Uwakiboshi
... W-Well, guess that's how it'll have to be then! I'll keep you two company!
Luka
So, that's that, it seems.
Nanaka
Yeah, everyone lives happily ever after. They should be able to put on the festival now!
Orihime
Then, Hikoboshi. Our annual banquet of Tanabata... Let it begin!
Orihime, Hikoboshi, and Uwakiboshi were reconciled through the actions of Luka, Anna, Nanaka, and Yuuki, and they finally began preparing to celebrate Tanabata.