Fate/Grand Order story · Events, Eternal Tropical Summer Altar, Luluhawa
The Gasoline Called Passion
Eternal Tropical Summer Altar, Luluhawa. Hotel
2 scenes, 135 lines
1. Before the battle
117 linesOh man! I wanna go out, but I'm totally in the zone now!
The mission can wait. Just gotta keep on typing.
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I don't know if it's the island resort giving him a boost or what, but Senpai really is doing great today.
He's been typing away since morning, writing up the ideas and plotlines you discarded.
The last thing he said before he got to work was...
"These are too good to just throw away! We could make a whole novel out of them!"
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Is that so. All right, fine, I'm not gonna stop you. But don't forget, you're still only human.
Why don't you lie down on the bed and rest up for a bit. I'll let you know if I need your help again.
Don't wanna push yourself too hard.
Oh, right.
Shielder, mind going outside and taking some photos for me?
O-oh, sure. What would you like me to photograph?
Here. I wrote down the primary subjects I'm looking for.
Now I see... Got it. Ushiwakamaru?
Roger that. All right, Master, I'll accompany Lady Mash on her mission.
Guess I might as well find out what I can about the other clubs then.
Just don't go slacking off, you hear?
Right back at you. Only two days left to go, so hang in there.
Okay, I'll go get some sleep.
You do that.
...It's pretty calming, hearing him breathe in his sleep.
It's also a little irritating. Or well...maybe it makes me feel guilty.
There's no reason for him to help me with this.
We're in Luluhawa now. He's got every right to be out there enjoying his vacation.
But instead, he chose to stay here and help me. ...Weirdo.
I turn back to my drawing, keeping him in the corner of my eye.
I realize the panels don't flow well and inadvertently click my tongue. I'll have to change what happens on the other half of the page a bit to match.
How should I do that...
After agonizing about it, I finally say what I've thought to myself countless times by now.
...Does it really matter?
No, it doesn't. So what if one page reads a little unnaturally? What's the big deal?
And yet, I can't let it go.
This is supposed to be for fun. It shouldn't be this hard.
But, then...if nothing else...
If nothing else, you mustn't lose sight of your passion.
It's because this is supposed to be fun that we put every ounce of our energy into it.
...Okay.
The new layout seems like it works well. At least, I think it does.
Relieved, I sigh out loud and stretch my back as far as it can go. ...Master's still fast asleep.
Hey, wake up. I said, wake up.
I try pinching his nose shut, just for laughs. He gets a pained expression on his face and tries to squirm away.
Oh no you don't. You're not getting away that easy.
I decide to keep messing with him until he finally wakes up.
C'mooon, wake up. Wakey wakeeey.
Damn, you're starting to turn blue. Well, that's what you get for not waking up sooner.
Told you you weren't getting away, didn't I?
I'd give in and wake up already if I were you, or it's only gonna get worse.
H-hiii. We just wanted to ask you about
Hehe, so you're determined to sleep through this, huh? You've got guts, I'll give you that.
Though you know, for the Master who's gonna save humanity, you sure leave yourself wide op
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Sorry to interrupt...
It's not like that!
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Good morning.
Ohallo, Master.
Uh-oh. Did I conk out?
...I-it's fine. Don't worry about it...
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Do you remember anything from while you were sleeping?
(Death glare)
...Well, let's just say, both you and I were just treated to one of those rare CG events!
What are you talking about?
Hey! Different subject! How about those other two? What'd they even want?
They just saw me trying to work up the courage to knock and came in with me for moral support.
But anyway, I'm here because I just talked to Abby, from Tentacle Iron Bar.
Okay. And?
She said someone else took their spot by the wall.
So she wanted to know if we'd be willing to share ours...
But I don't think we'll have enough room for them in our section alone, so I was wondering if you might be willing to share too.
I think that should be all right...
Fine, whatever. Not like we're gonna be able to make more than one book, anyway.
...Who's ringing?
It's just the room phone. I'll get it.
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Hello, this is the front desk. I'm afraid we've got another spot of trouble.
Medb has suited up for battle, and is out claiming Diamond Head Beach as her own.
She also said something about how she's "here for Lord Fujimaru," I believe.
At any rate, she's bothering the other customers, so I was hoping you might chase her away?
Oh...
Does this mean...she thinks I'm one of hers!?
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Hello? Jekyll? ...That works out just fine. I was thinking I could use a change of pace.
Thank you, that'll be a big help. Help yourselves to the drinks in the minibar once you're done.
Throw in another mocha tomorrow and you've got a deal. All right, let's do this, Fujimaru!
Are you going to help us, Osakabehime?
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Me? I just wanna hole up in my room...
You should get some exercise now and then. Unless you wanna get flabby.
Gah!
You can be a real jerk sometimes, you know that!?
Besides, Servants don't get fat. We don't!
...A-at least, I don't think we do. Y-yeah, I'm pretty sure we don't.
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I-I suppose it wouldn't kill me to get a liiittle exercise now and then. All right... Let's, uh, go save the world...
Heh heh heh... So, you've come, Fujimaru.
Blackbeard told us how you made it through PaiKet with your camera skills alone... How your subjects seem to make love to the camera with every shot...
So why are you throwing your skills away on a weak-ass noob club?
No, you belong with us. You're going to help us make Queen Medb's photo book even more perfect!
Are you stupid? Your dinky club's a "noob" one too.
I'm sure you're just trying to poach my assistant here to try and get on Medb's good side...
...but you're wasting your time. Fujimaru here's mine, and I wouldn't give him up for a million bucks.
A-a million...? R-really...?
Yeah, really. Surprised?
It's so rare to see such an unabashedly straightforward tsundere in this day and age! We should get a picture with her!
...All right. I tried to be nice, but you guys asked for it.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Burn in hell, losers!
Hey! I said just a LITTLE exercise!
2. After the battle
18 linesDammit! Retreat! Retreeeat! We'll get you for this, noobs!
We'll also get some pictures of you next time, 'cause katana and hottie? Talk about a match made in heaven!
There's not gonna be a next time!
Ugh, I'm so sweaty...
Yeah, I bet, considering what you're wearing. Being a Servant can only get you so far.
Grrr. Just you wait! Next year'll be my turn to get a swimsuit!
Well, at least this made for a nice diversion. Any doubts I still had are all gone now.
Come on Master, let's go make some serious headway on our manga!
You know it!
That's what I like to hear!
Two days until deadline!
Hehehe, I must say, I've got a good feeling about my own chances after seeing how far they have to go!
...That's really nothing to be proud of, is it...
How far along are we, anyway...?
Just gotta give it everything you've got! Full power all the way!
Long as we do that, time'll take care of itself!