GUDAGUDA Hot Springs Story

Wahahahaha! Honnoji New Year!

And what better way to ring it in than with an Okehazama party at a hot springs inn!

Just keep the food and booze coming, Fujimaru! Don't stop for anything!

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Thank you so much for all this kind hospitality, Master.

Between all this delicious food and wonderful hot springs, my illness will soon be a thing of the past!

It certainly has been a long time since we last visited some hot springs, hasn't it, Mr. Hijikata?

The Shinsengumi was always a bit...lax when it came to employee welfare, so we never did have much in the way of company retreats.

(Munch munch) Huh? You say something, Okita?

Just shut up and have some of these pickles. They're so good they'll make you forget all about Serizawa's stupid face.

Seriously, they go well with anything, not just the wine. Whatever seasoning they use tastes oni-ishly out of this world.

Chacha was a little concerned by how plain this inn looked, but the food's super yummy.

Chacha might just have to give this place the Chacha Ultra Seal of Approval after all!

This konjak with sweet miso sauce is delicious.

Hm? It's called miso dengaku? I had no idea there were more ways to eat konjak besides oden.

Interesting. Another worthy entry for the Ms. Majin Notebook. Wonderful.

Careful, Little Okita, you've got a miso mustache! Honestly, you can be such a handful sometimes!

Man, when I first became a Heroic Spirit, I never thought I'd get to go on another hot springs trip one day. Good thing we came to Chaldea, huh, Oryou?

What're you eating there, Ryouma? It looks good. Gimme.

You mean this? Okay, okay, here you go. You know, this really takes me back to my days at the Teradaya.

Um, that's my hand. I'd appreciate it if you didn't eat that, too.

Wahahahaha! All right, everyone, now's your chance to cut loose and go nuts! Don't worry, I've got the tab!

When the drinks come out, you've either gotta dance, or you've gotta sing! That's how we do it in Honnoji!

How 'bout I kick things off with my killer new single, "NEW Atsumori 2021"?

How 'bout I kick things off with my killer new single, "NEW Atsumori 2022"?

There it is! I've been waiting for your weirdly off-kilter Atsumori, Sister!

It may not be much, but I, unworthy as I am, will do my best to make sure you shine as brightly as possible!

Just what I like to hear! Wait. Nobukatsu!? You're still manifested!?

Ah, I guess that's okay, especially since it's New Year's and all! How about you, Mysterious Something Or Other? Enjoying the drinks?

Oh yes, don't worry about me. (Munch munch) Mm, this broiled fish is the best!

Oh, sorry for dropping in like this. It's just, Nobbu and I go way back, so... (Munch munch)

Not at all. I'm sorry for all the trouble our Nobbu caused you back during that swimsuit race.

Go on, eat as much as you like. Enough that your Spirit Origin actually gains weight.

Well thanks! That's really nice of you.

You totally look like a Saberface, but I'm also picking up hints of Assassin.

Eh? You heard reports of someone perfectly matching my description going on a rampage just outside not long ago?

I'm sure I have no idea what you mean. It definitely wasn't this hardboiled space cop. Maybe you've got me mixed up with someone else?

Senpai, we don't have nearly enough food or drink to go around. Let's go ask the kitchen for more!

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Phew... Guess this party is winding down.

All that's left now is to take a long, luxurious dip in the hot springs.

Heh heh heh. You just don't get it, Okita! Everyone knows what comes next on trips like these!

They do? What could it be...?

Ow!

Wahahaha! You can't go on a trip without having a pillow fight!

You might not think it to look at me, but I was quite the renowned pillow fight daimyo back in Owari.

...You've got some nerve, that was a total sucker punch of a pillow.

If that's how you want to play, then so be it! Feel the power of my pillow!

Prepare to feel my pain at being passed over for a swimsuit yet again! Sandanpillowki!

This had better be the year they deliver on my swimsuit!

...Be quiet. You're ruining the wi

Don't you know walls have ears, scary-faced jerk!? You left yourself wide open!

...You've got guts.

Very well then. Kid or not, prepare to face my unbridled wrath!

Eee! Aren't you a grown-up!? Why're you getting so worked up over a little childish fun!? And seriously, your face is absolutely terrifying!

Little Okita! Little Okita! This might just be the time for you to use the power of the Counter Force to save Chacha!

A pillow fight... I see. So this is another thing done on trips.

I am the Guardian of the Counter For... I mean, Pillow Fight.

I am Mapillow Okita Souji!

Wha!? Another careless Saberface signal! Huh? She's actually an Alter Ego?

No way! That face can't fool me! It's too bad, though. I was hoping to save the tan ones for last!

Come on, guys, let's all just take it easy. Remember, we're not the only guests staying he

Huh!? Was that a gunshot!?

Wahaha! You're wide open, Sakamoto, or whatever your name is!

I am Oda Nobunaga, supreme warlord of the Warring States! I have no qualms about mixing pillows with firearms if it will help me win this battle!

That's just like you to bring a gun to a pillow fight, Sister! You've gone right past "no mercy" all the way to "no discernment"!

This reminds me of when we were kids not held back by any preconceptions...

...and how we'd go around beating up bullies in the castle town nearly to death in the most heinous ways!

Hey. You just shot at Ryouma with that gun, didn't you...

Take it easy, Oryou! Remember, this is just a pillow fight! I mean, I wonder what she was thinking bringing a gun to it, too, but still!

Oryou is the un-pillow-able god... Orochi of Takachiho...!

Advance! Keep throwing! Fire! ADVAAANCE!!! I am...the Shinsengumiiiiii!!!

Turn Back into Ashes of the Third Heaven... I am Oda Nobunaga, Pillow Demon King!!!

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We'll have to subdue them by force, Senpai! I'll do my best to contain the damage!

(Sigh) So that's how this guest room ended up razed to the ground.

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Well, nothing to be done for it now. Besides, fights between gods used to be a common occurrence here.

But they'll still have to be punished, so we can set an example for all the others, chirp.

You can start by cleaning up the hot springs. That goes for all who took part in this, okay?

Aw man... How did the superstar daimyo of Owari end up scrubbing grit out of floorboards?

YOU'RE asking US that!?

This would never have happened if you hadn't started that stupid pillow fight!

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Come on, Mr. Hijikata, you tell her off, too!

...Damn, it looks like the woman's bath is empty.

Ugh. I really need to do something about our vice commander, and soon.

Chacha has never lifted anything heavier than a chopstick in Chacha's whole life! What were they thinking, making Chacha clean a bath!?

In that case, Chacha, you can ride on my shoulders.

This Majin is actually quite skilled at cleaning baths, thanks to the times I've helped out at Chaldea.

They even give you ice cream when you're done. It's delicious.

Chacha knows what this is. It's taking advantage of people by exploiting their passion!

Mmm, the coffee milk at hot springs really does taste better. Huh? Stop drinking and start mopping?

Sure! I'll mop the floor with Saberfaces any day of the week!

Hm...? Come to think of it, I don't see that Okada guy anywhere.

You mean Izo? Now that you mention it, I didn't see him at the party, either... Maybe he's off drinking alone?

You did invite him, right, Oryou?

Don't look at Oryou. Oryou thought you invited him.

Uh-oh.

So you all went traipsing off to a hot springs inn without me, huh...

Explain yourself, Ryoumaaa!

Footnote: After Oryou reluctantly came back to collect him, Izo went on to enjoy the hot springs as well.