Blue Archive story · Volume 3: Eden Treaty, Chapter 1, Episode 3
Vol. 3 Ch. 1 Ep. 3: Tea Party
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1. Part 1
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I've been wondering what you might look like, Sensei. You don't look all that different from us.
I think I like you, Sensei! What do you think, Nagisa?
I don't believe it's polite to comment on such things in front of Sensei, Mika.
There's no shame in affection, but there's a proper time and place for it.
Oh. Is that how it works?
Sorry, Sensei. I guess I was being too informal. I guess I should say something like...I'm pleased to meet you!
"Well, it's nice to meet you too."
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Heehee.
If memory serves, you're the first person outside of Trinity to be invited to the Tea Party.
This is normally a place that ordinary students could scarcely hope to be invited to.
Sheesh, Nagi! Don't make such a big deal out of it!
Right. My bad. I'll keep a lid on it.
"And what's that?"
Hold on, Nagi. Are we really going straight to the point?!
Shouldn't we, like, make small talk or something? Chat a bit to break the ice?
We could talk about how great the weather is or what we ate yesterday. Should we really be skipping all that?
Isn't the Tea Party supposed to be all about social gathering?
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You can stare at me with those pretty eyes all you want, but I'm not backing down. This has to do with proper Tea Party etiquette!
You're more than welcome to uphold those values when you're the host, Mika. I am the host at the moment, so you will be following my lead.
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Forgive me. It's unsightly of us to quarrel in front of a guest.
Why don't we change the subject as Mika suggested?
"You all act as Trinity's Student Council presidents, right?"
Whoa, Sensei can really read the room! Take a good look, Nagi. Those are some grownup conversational skills. Listen to the eloquence and flow!
...Ignoring that, yes, you are correct, Sensei. We are the Student Council presidents of Trinity.
You might be wondering why there are multiple presidents. It's a tradition of Trinity's Student Council to have multiple presidents serve simultaneously.
Hey! Why did you ignore me, Nagi?
Before Trinity was unified, the representatives of each branch academy would hold tea parties to resolve any disputes...
Are you really doing this? That's so mean. My feelings...
The representatives of the Pater, Filius, and Sanctus academies came together to hold tea parties meant to create an atmosphere of reconciliation, and since then...
You're just straight-up ignoring me, Nagi. Are you doing this to get back at me? You're the worst. Is this how you treat a friend that you've known for over ten years?
...the Student Council of Trinity has been called the Tea Party, and the representatives of each faction host...
Will you shut up?!
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I'm in the middle of something! Can you not keep your mouth shut?!
Mika!
On and on and on!
If you don't shut that little yap of yours...
...I'll stuff it shut for you with a roll cake!
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"..."
S-So scary...
"(I hope we can get to the point eventually...)"
What we're requesting of you is rather simple, Sensei.
Yeah, simple but important.
"Make-Up Work Club?"
Yes. To put it plainly, we want you to operate a special class meant to save failing students.
Trinity is an academic institution with a long history of intellectual and martial excellence.
But somehow, this proud institution has no fewer than four failing students.
Yup. We've got a lot on our plate right now.
Things are pretty disorganized due to the Eden Treaty.
We need to deal with these failing students pronto, but we're short on manpower and time...
That's when we read this! An article about all the amazing things Schale has been doing!
Finding cats, cleaning streets, delivering packages, Schale may just be the greatest errand runners Kivotos has ever seen!
To think there was someone we could stick with all our most tedious work, right under our noses! You're our savior!
"..."
I wouldn't go quite that far, Mika...
Why not? That's what we're doing, isn't it?
Besides, you're a teacher, Sensei.
These days, lectures are held on Blu-ray discs. While we still have faculty members, administration, guest lecturers, and associate professors, a regular old teacher is pretty rare.
A teacher is someone who uses their own knowledge to guide others, right? In other words, a leader.
In that sense, a teacher is also someone who commands respect and gives others direction in life. That sounds perfect for the Make-Up Work Club.
Yes, but I've heard Sensei here isn't quite someone I'd consult with about my direction in life...
Haha. I feel you. We've heard a lot of stories about you. I'll save you the embarrassment of repeating what we've heard.
"(What kind of reports are they getting?!)"
"(I don't even want to know...)"
Anyway! We're in a bit of jam, so you taking care of this would be great!
Anyway! We're in a bit of jam, so you taking care of this would be great!
The Make-Up Work Club is simply an interim arrangement, established to give failing students the help they need.
Given it's being formed under these special circumstances, Schale's extrajudicial authority will be necessary to have it established.
It's a necessary expenditure if it's to help failing students.
What do you say, Sensei? Surely you wouldn't turn away students in need...
"I won't refuse if it means helping students who need me."
Yes, we did it! Thank you, Sensei!
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Very well. I didn't necessarily expect you to decline our request, but...
Never mind. Then please, take a look at this document.
Take the list.
These are the students.
Yup. Each one a thorn in Trinity's side, so to speak.
You could put it more tactfully than that, Mika. We'll put it this way: These are the students in need of Trinity's love.
Sure, whatever.
"(Wait a minute...!)"
Hmm? Do you recognize any of the students, Sensei?
"Well, not exactly..."
Answer vaguely.
We'll send you some documents with all the details. Do you have any other questions?
We'll send you some documents with all the details. Do you have any other questions?
"What's the Eden Treaty?"
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Hmm... That's a toughie.
It is quite a long story, so we'll set aside some time for that at a later date. The information is classified after all.
Regardless, it doesn't concern your work with the Make-Up Work Club.
"Shouldn't the Tea Party have three Student Council presidents?"
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Well, yes, but...
Seia isn't at Trinity right now. She's taken ill.
Correct. Seia is supposed to be the one hosting this party, but...since she's absent, I'm hosting in her place.
We all take turns acting as the Tea Party's host. Though that also isn't any of your concern.
"I guess that's it then..."
Splendid.
You can officially work for Trinity once preparations are complete.
Once again, we appreciate your assistance. This will be a great help to us.
Bye, Sensei! See you next time. Hopefully.
It's actually unusual for every Tea Party host to be gathered in one place.
Oh, don't act like we're always busy. Still, this meeting with Sensei is the first time I've seen your face in a while. It's nice.
I feel the same way, Mika.
Heehee.
We'll be counting on you, Sensei. I will be escorting you from this point forward as the host of the Tea Party.
"I'll be in your care."
(I decided to see a student whose name I recognized on the list for the Make-Up Work Club.)
"It really is you!"
