I'm Not Embarrassed about Changing So Many Times

All right, so this afternoon, we're gonna look for reference material at the beach! Woohoo!

Alter said she had a bad feeling about the beach and went to the aquarium instead. Her loss!

Take it all in, Master. Not a better beach to be found than this!

I'm referring to the ocean. Obviously. Beautiful blue water, and not a speck of garbage anywhere on the glittering white sands.

Sure, it's impossible to take pictures of it without taking photos of the people here too, but what're you gonna do? It's the beach!

There sure are a lot of Servants here... I don't think I even recognize all of them.

Most of 'em are probably here for ServantFes. Hey, at least we won't have to worry about running out of subjects! Excellent!

Then let's start taking photos.

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Of course. Although, I wonder who we should start with...

Oh...? That blonde woman over there...

Oh, hello, Mash. Hello, Fujimaru.

I didn't know you were all here too. Aloha!

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Hehehe. I was a little taken aback by how open and spacious everything is here at first, but here I am a week later, a full-blown Luluhawa Heroic Spirit.

I'm really enjoying Luluhawa. The sound of the waves... The gentle breeze...

The seemingly endless supply of cheap, delicious pizza... The friendly locals...

Just getting to see the ocean would have been enough for me...

...but as you can see, Marie and I are enjoying this so much it's almost embarrassing!

Oh, did I mention I met an unexpected guardian angel and learned a new attack too?

Anyway, I have to say that Luluhawa really agrees with me!

Hehehe. So you noticed, did you? You want to know more about it, don't you?

This might look like a floatie, but it's actually a halo designed to guide summer angels.

It's my special weapon! Think of it as the flag I carry into battle for summer.

Oho, interesting. That's quite an armament you've got for yourself, then.

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So, are you all here to enjoy the beach too? If you like, I'd be happy to teach you the finer points of swimming in the ocean.

No, that's all right. We only came here to collect reference material for our book.

Oh my. A book?

That's right. Alter wanted to make a doujin, so

(Shh! Keep that to yourself, Mash. You know Alter wants to keep that a secret for now.)

(Oh, right. I shouldn't have brought that up without Alter here too.)

I can't go into the specifics, but the short version is we've ended up joining a club as well.

So today, we're here at the beach taking reference photos. Right, Senpai?

Oh. You mean you want me to model for you? Well, of course I won't say no to you, but

Of course not, Senpai! I'd be glad to take one of you on the beach!

Uh, I'm pretty sure that's not what he meant... Oh well, at least Mash is happy.

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Well that's strange. Did I just hear you right?

You're going to go for leftovers when you have a gourmet banquet right in front of you?

But, I suppose you might just have something in your eye.

If you do, wash it out right now and feast your eyes on the true queen of the beach!

Medb!?

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Correct!

It has been exactly one year to the day since this queen was disgraced.

Now I'm reborn as a Saber, and I've got a brand spanking new swimsuit Spirit Origin to show for it!

...I see. A Saber, huh.

ExactUh, the nineties called...something about wanting their naming jokes back.

I've still got it safely tucked away, of course.

A queen has to dress for all occasions, you know.

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Um, Medb...? Could I ask you something?

All right. Permission to speak, granted.

Were you having a photo shoot here? It sounds like you have no problem with being photographed...

That's right. I'm in the middle of a major photo shoot at the moment.

Yours truly will be putting out a book at ServantFes too. A photo book, to be precise.

You're publishing at ServantFes too!? But why would you go with a photo book when...

(No, wait. She might be a tougher competitor than I'm thinking... Whatever her personality issues, the effect her magical energy has on men is real.)

(Remember, she took control of a nation with her charm spell alone. If she releases a sexy photo book...)

You don't say. That sounds fascinating. So who've you got working the camera? The lion-head?

Oh please. As if I'd let Edison get involved and then run off with most of the profits.

No, the only ones who get to photograph this gorgeous bod are my adorable, pitiful slaves.

I think I scooped up at least a hundred poor saps with cameras on this beach alone♡

...Something about this woman rubs me the wrong way. Shall we fight her, Master?

Now, now. It's against the law in Luluhawa to go around picking fights. Besides, I'm sure we can all get along.

(Aw crap. Fujimaru and the rest of them still don't get what a threat this is...)

(We're talking a photo book shot by a hundred skilled photographers. In which case...)

So where's your table then? I'm guessing it's lost in the middle somewhere, if this is your first time at this con?

Hehe, don't be silly. I got a spot near the wall, of course!

There was another club with a weird name in the spot I wanted, so I negotiated with them for it.

What were they called again...? I think it was "Tentacle Iron Bar" or something.

Their club rep was absent though, so the only one I talked to was Abby, one of the underlings.

The rep for Tentacle Iron Bar was absent...?

That's strange... Nothing short of the collapse of humanity itself would make them miss ServantFes...

...Just a moment. You don't expect us to believe these "negotiations" were on the up-and-up, do you?

Huh?

The hell are you talking about? Of course they were. I said give, and they gave. What else is there to it?

So you threatened them? No, I doubt it was even that. I'm guessing you think they just gave you what you wanted out of the goodness of their hearts.

Oh, I recognize that look of yours. It's the look of someone who thinks they deserve everything they want just for being pretty, and shouldn't ever have to give anyone anything in return.

Clearly, Lady Masako had nothing on you.

Is that so? You've got guts, saying that to my face.

Your own figure's...okay, but it's obvious your only beauty regimen is working out.

When you get right down to it, "sporty" is really just another word for "stocky." You don't have an elegant curve to your name.

So how about you just stick to sports and leave the swimsuits and sex appeal to those of us who know something about them, tengu girl?

Uh-oh... I don't like where this is headed! Do something, Robin!

Sorry, this is out of my hands. These two are natural enemies.

Oh yes. Since we're on the subject, it's not just that look of hers. The way she moves, the way she acts...

On that, we agree. It's not just the look in your eyes I hate. Those spindly arms and legs...

...make me sick!

Let go of me, Master! Who does she think she is, having just the right amount of fat on those gorgeous legs!?

You can tell she doesn't work out at all, yet she still has a perfect body! Every breath she draws is an affront to us athletic types!

Whoa there! Come on, Ushiwaka, settle down!

Let go of me! Let GO of me!

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Hmph. This is exactly why I hate yokels from the mountains.

You really think you get as much out of training as you put in? How clueless can you get?

Whatever. As a true queen, it's incumbent upon me to show you what sets royalty apart from the rabble.

Consider yourself lucky that you get to see my power in action!

These are the heroes who swore loyalty to my beauty...my Good-Looking Braves!

Good-looking? Brave? Something's not adding up here!

Fou? Fou fo, fou fou.

Don't be silly♡

These guys all want to look good for me, and they're bravely willing to do anything if it'll help.

Yeeeah!

I thought you said the photographers were your slaves!

What are you talking about? Celts don't do slavery.

If we did, we'd call my Celtic warriors slaves, but we don't. Is that so hard to understand...?

Of course, that rule doesn't apply to non-Celts, though!

All right then, my beloved braves!

Remove these cretins from these lovely shores, that my reign as the even lovelier Queen of the Beach might continue unopposed!

...There you have it, Master. We are now well past the point of diplomacy.

Since the only worthwhile reference material we might get off her is from the neck down, you won't mind if I chop off anything above that, right?

She could even contribute to the arts as the next Venus de Milo, but with a missing head instead of arms!

Come on. Pretty please?

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Well, well, you sure talk tough. Fine, if you think you can make me into an old Greek statue, you go ahead and do your worst!

Oh! I recognize that sport. They're sumo wrestling!

I thought it was usually practiced by half naked men, though... I guess those two must be very good friends...

Well, don't hog all the fun, you two! Let me join you!

Aw crap. The Luluhawa heat must be getting to her even more than it is Alter...! Looks like we've got no choice but to join in too, Master!

We've gotta get Ushiwaka to settle down before she kicks up a storm and ruins this awesome weather for the rest of the tourists, including me!

Ugh, that fan of hers kicks up a literal storm! What a pain in the ass!

Braves, we're leaving! There's no point holding a photo shoot if she's going to rain on my parade!

Roger that! I'd suggest switching over to a wet T-shirt shoot in that case, but I suppose we would need special equipment for that!

All right guys, you heard Her Majesty! Remember, we're still on for the deep-sea dive shoot this afternoon!

Welp, this has been "fun" and all, but I'm afraid I'm too busy to play with you dweebs anymore.

Good luck with your little book project! You're gonna need it, since there's absolutely no chance a club of newbies like you could ever make anything good!

Hmph! Newbies! She should talk! She'd better hope she doesn't get a cramp and end up drowning!

Hehe, that was fun! I think I'm getting the hang of being an Archer!

Anyway, I'd better get going. I don't want to keep Marie waiting for our lunch date.

You've all got a club too, right? Then I'm sure I'll see you again at ServantFes!

Sheesh... So we just ran into the reps for two major clubs purely by accident, huh.

Between Jeanne's production talent and Medb's unorthodox approach, we've got our work cut out for us...