Blue Archive story · Act 2: Volume 2, Chapter 1, Episode 11
Act 2 Vol. 2 Ch. 1 Ep. 11: An Unfamiliar Peace
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Makoto seems so focused lately.
Yeah. It's nice to have some peace and quiet.
It's been a while since I've seen this brilliant, introspective side of Makoto. Did something happen?
Ahaha, Makoto looks so serious. This'll make a GREAT portrait!
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Wow, Makoto sensed the camera and even struck a pose. What a Pandemonium icon!
Of course I am photogenic. Someone in my position could be exposed to the media at any given moment.
Why are you looking so serious, Makoto?
...Um... Well...
It's because of those juniors, right?
You feel threatened because the Gehenna Heritage League has been getting more attention than you lately, right?
I-Iroha...! How did you...!!!
We're longtime coworkers. Of course I can read you like a book.
Makoto, you scolded those girls, and now their plan is actually working. It bothers you, doesn't it?
Oh that's it? That's SO you, Makoto.
But what does it matter if they're popular? All that has nothing to do with the Pandemonium Society.
That's where you're wrong, Satsuki.
The Heritage League is working tirelessly to bring irreversible change to Gehenna.
And from what I have gathered, their relentless struggle is yielding the intended results.
Besides that odious Prefect Team, there was no organization in Gehenna with enough influence to rival the Pandemonium Society. Until now...
For so long, I ruled with my philosophy of "governance through inaction"!
You NEVER had a philosophy!
Eeh, shut up! What do you know about statecraft? What matters is that we face a new threat to our very existence!
Iroha! Don't just stand there like an idiot. Prepare the THING!
I have no clue what "the thing" is. And you know I didn't prepare anything.
What? You should have known what I'd need and prepared it proactively!
Please be reasonable...
Makoto, how do their activities even harm us?
Frankly, they're taking a lot of work off our plate. Things are running smoothly.
That's a problem too!
As those arrogant juniors stir up Gehenna, they might cause unrest. They could investigate the Pandemonium Society's past.
If they learn of all the times we "resisted" the Prefect Team, the students could turn on us.
We must ensure the reputation and power of the Pandemonium Society remains whole and unblemished!
I'm not sure we have any sort of "reputation" or "power." And so what if we're criticized? It's happened before.
My position will be jeopardized!
Oh, right. How could I lose sight of what REALLY matters...?
I get it, though. I've felt a definite vibe shift.
I have as well. Especially in communal areas, like the convenience store and cafeteria.
Students have ceased cutting lines or rushing in, saying that "it's more efficient to line up properly."
Totally! I'm covering that new trend in the upcoming issue of the "Weekly Pandemonium Society."
I'm thinking of titling it, "Order Has Finally Come to Gehenna! What Does Our Future Hold?"
Vetoed! Gehenna should ALWAYS be free! You sound like some feather-assed Trinity teaholic!
Suppressing students with so-called "order" only begets a slave mentality. And THAT renders my significance meaningless!
A king amongst slaves is naught but a clown!
Whoa, high drama! I better record this.
Makoto, are you mad?
Boo... Ibuki hopes Makoto doesn't feel uneasy...
I-It's very faint! Truthfully, it's... not necessarily zero, but it's PRACTICALLY zero!
Rest assured, Ibuki! For I, Hanuma Makoto, am not so frail.
Good! Then Ibuki is happy!
Nice job, Ibuki. You got Makoto to stop screaming.
By the way, it seems like students are rarely firing guns now.
Ibuki hasn't heard many bombs lately...or seen students throwing grenades.
Right. It's all because the pesky Heritage League has been...
Which is good! Ibuki doesn't get startled or jumpy as much!
R-Right... So you like it, Ibuki...?
Makoto's out of steam...
Things do seem a lot quieter lately.
As a reporter, it is a shame to have fewer incidents and accidents to cover, but now I have space to head outside Gehenna for interviews!
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...It's peaceful.
Yeah. It's been a while since we've had a moment like this.
Did something happen? It's quite odd for our campus to be so quiet...
Looks like it's all thanks to the Gehenna Heritage League.
A single club...can have such an impact?
It was an ambitious project. They concentrated all the troublemakers in one area.
While we used to deal with widespread chaos, things have grown quite predictable.
Even the incidents we ARE called out for are usually minor. Overall, our workload's lightened a lot.
The number of injured members has decreased...as has the paperwork.
And, above all else...
It's been too long since we've seen the Head Prefect at peace.
To see Hina, who is always swamped with work, dozing off so peacefully...
Yeah, let's hope this trend continues.
Fufu... If this trend continues, perhaps the Prefect Team will no longer be needed.
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...Ah. That's not to say that it will ever happen!
Gehenna without the Prefect Team...
Would such a future...be okay...? The Head Prefect always wanted to retire...
And here's our official club registration.
We received approval from the Pandemonium Society. Is there a problem?
Nope. It looks good. Quite meticulous.
Yaha! And I assure you, all our activities will be carried out through fair and legitimate procedures.
That's surprisingly sensible for a club in Gehenna.
Even if it's a pain, you know how it is.
If I were just doing whatever I want... I might as well be a toddler throwing a tantrum!
Right... Just try to stay out of trouble.
We have it all handled. Oh, and the Prefect Team members should probably start exploring their options.
Eh?
After all, Gehenna's not going to need you anymore.
What are you talking about?
Oh, don't you get it?
It's just... We're making a Gehenna where everyone follows the rules. There won't BE any troublemakers.
So... Why would we need the Prefect Team?
...Well...
No, that's not right. You have to be prepared for any situation, and the Prefect Team serves as deterrence...
Yeah, but what if Gehenna becomes a place where we don't need "deterrence" anymore?
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Ah, it's nothing more than a lofty goal at the moment!
...It's a noble idea, but that's not Gehenna's reality right now.
Just keep in mind that if you start some trouble, the Prefect Team will pay you a visit.
Fufu. We'd never dream of it...
Still, now I'm curious... What exactly would you do?
...What?
What could possibly happen if you came to our doorstep? Hm?
Curious, huh? I could show you right here, you know.
Oh? Hm? Really? Shall we?
I'm in. Honestly, I only have faith in the Head Prefect, and she's not here. But wouldn't this be a glorious opportunity to learn more about your team?
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And that is why we, the Prefect Team, are here. We are those who draw the line that must not be crossed.
...No. Forget it.
Huh?
So I take it...that you're backing down?
...No. I see it in your eyes. You won't be goaded into it, will you?
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I'm sure you have your reasons. Some code, vague and inconsistent, like everything else the Prefect Team does.
Think whatever you want.
Yaha! If that's the case, then I better be off. Toodles.
And I hate being teased like this, so don't hold back next time, all right? I really hope we meet again.