Blue Archive story · Volume 3: Eden Treaty, Chapter 4, Episode 25
Vol. 3 Ch. 4 Ep. 25: Someone Special
2 scenes, 157 lines
1. Part 1
134 lines"Is everyone okay?"
I can stand, at least.
Yes...
I-Is it really over?
Beatrice...
"She ran away."
She got away?
"But she won't be able to hurt you anymore."
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Sensei, thank you for helping us.
"I'm glad you're okay. Do you need your mask?"
...I think I'll be fine.
Madame was the one who gave me that mask.
When I got caught in Azusa's bomb, some kind of device protected me. I believe it came from the mask.
It must have been Madame's failsafe. To ensure I didn't die before the ritual.
"Then you should wear it when you need it."
"A lot of people would be sad if you got hurt, Atsuko."
You're right. I don't think I have to hide my voice again...but I will keep myself safe.
"Whatever I need...?"
I was the culprit behind everything... The Eden Treaty incident, the Seia and Nagisa attacks... Misaki, Hiyori, and Atsuko's pain... I'm responsible for all of it.
The General Student Council, Trinity...or the Corrections Bureau... Send me wherever you think is fitting.
What are you saying, Saori?
L-Leader?!
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This is a bad joke, Leader.
No... I've done too much harm with no consequences.
But I'm ready now. I want to take responsibility.
L-Leader...
"........."
"You're right. You're responsible for a lot, Saori."
"You've been responsible for protecting everyone around you, all this time."
"You've been taking care of them, protecting them, and enduring the pain."
"You've shouldered that responsibility all by yourself."
"You grew out of the concrete and had to adapt."
"You made horrible decisions and learned even worse lessons."
"You're all delinquent students who've caused everyone trouble."
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"But that doesn't mean you deserve to suffer."
"Kids deserve to make mistakes. Kids don't deserve hurt and pain."
"Adults like me are responsible for creating a world that hurt you."
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Leader...
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"You're just supposed to live, Saori."
Live...? I don't understand.
I do. I think.
Hime?
Saori, is there anything you want to do?
Azusa said she liked learning and spending time with her friends.
Is there anything you want to try? What do you WANT to do, Saori?
Do you have a favorite food? You've never spoken of anything except protecting us.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you have any dreams?
I've never...
I don't know... I've never thought about anything like that before...
What I like? What I want? They're foreign concepts to me...
Saori, you're responsible, strong, and...
A-And you're really good at teaching, even though you're kinda scary...
You never stop working and can come up with a plan in any situation. And you take so much initiative it exhausts me.
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"Hmm, I see. Then Saori could..."
"...be a good teacher one day."
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L-Leader as a teacher?!
It is hard to imagine, isn't it?
Do you think so? I can see it perfectly.
But I can't fathom having a future at all, let alone what I would do with it.
I've never thought about life beyond surviving the current moment. I don't know what that means...to just live.
I...
Do I deserve...to dream of a future?
"You need to find those answers on your own, Saori."
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"With that, it's time to say goodbye, Squad."
You're leaving? S-Sensei!
"I'm sorry, but another student needs my help."
"I know you will, Saori. I've always known."
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S-Sensei left so fast!
Another student in need... They're going back to save Mika.
A-All alone? Will they be okay?
Yes. I'm sure of it. Sensei pulled through last time, after all.
Last time?
Yes, and every other time. Sensei will have a plan.
Beatrice and all her powers suppressing the Arius district have disappeared.
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Leader...
Saori? How are you feeling?
I'm okay. I'm confused, and I don't really understand everything Sensei said yet.
But for the first time in my life, I feel like it's okay for me to be alive.
*cough* *cough*
Ugh. I'm so not cute right now.
It hurts a lot, but at least I made it to sunrise.
They must have saved Atsuko by now, right?
With Sensei by their side, Saori and the rest must have had their happy ending.
That's...good... What a relief...
Yeesh, I guess this is it for me. I'm sorry, Sensei.
I really would've gone back with you, if I had the chance.
"Mika!"
S-S-Sensei...?!
"I'm sorry I'm late. Did you wait long?"
It's really you. What are you doing here?!
"Infinite chances, remember?"
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"Whenever you're in danger, I'll come running."
B-But...I'm the villain here...
I don't deserve your mercy...
Did you think this through? How are you going to fight the Council?
I-I'm the strongest, and I couldn't do anything. It's honestly unfair, how strong they are.
You have to run, Sensei. I won't let you get hurt for me.
"Mika, you really are a troublemaker."
"But I won't abandon even my bad students."
"No teacher should turn away from a student in danger!"
Take out your credit card.
"How...how dare you..."
"How dare you treat my precious student like that!"
"How dare you treat my precious princess like that!"
2. Part 2
23 lines
What happened? Why can't we reach Madame?
Emergency! The catacombs have been breached!
Trinity forces are pouring out of the entrances!
H-How is that possible?
This way!
Let's go!
Wh-Who are you?!
Stop right there!
Forgive me. I allowed my personal memories and feelings to impede my duties.
Serina, Hanae. Treat them.
Yes, Captain!
From here on out, your role is to quickly rescue and treat any enemies I injure.
Stay close behind me!
Captain...
This is our motto: Mine destroys everything and her knights pick up the pieces! It's like some kind of self-generating perpetual power!
I-I don't know if I would call that a motto...or even a correct statement...
Remedial Knights! Remain diligent!
Go forth with faith and honor in your heart! Medicine knows no borders!
Charge! Liberate the Arius district and save Sensei and Mika!
Yeah!
I can't believe we're on such a big mission at the break of dawn... Augh!