Karina: TIGER & BUNNY 2, Special Audio Drama, The Heroes of the Girls Squad. This story is when we had a girl’s night out at Fire Emblems’ place. The first thing that comes to mind when someone says, a girl’s night out, has to be desserts, right? Like macaroons and pancakes and ice cream! Ah, it's making me hungry! It seems like I have a complete hold of your attention, so please take care of us.
(oven beeps. Oven door is opened and something is pulled out.)
Nathan: Mmm~ Smells delicious. It’s ready~
Karina, Lara, and Pao Lin: Uwah!!
Pao Lin: A perfect apple pie!
Lara: I’m amazed that you went as far as making your own pie crust.
Nathan: Impressive right~
Karina: Is this because of the cooking class you’ve been attending with Sky High?
Nathan: Pretty much. I never had any interest in making desserts but Sky High has been learning how to bake a cake in class so I latched onto my chance~
Karina: Huh, so Sky High is learning how to bake a cake…
Lara: I had the impression that he limits his sugar intake.
Pao Lin: He does. He says it’s to manage the health of his body.
Nathan: So I was worried too! But he has his own reasons. He’s attempting to make a cake with celery.
Karina: Why Celery?
Nathan: Apparently, he isn’t too fond of them. But he feels guilty towards the celery farmers so he figured that he might be able mask the taste if he mixed it in a sweet cake.
Lara and Pao Lin: Oooooh.
Lara: I see.
Karina: Very Sky High-like.
Nathan: Well then. Dragon Kid, bring over the decorative fruit from the fridge please.
Pao Lin: Gotcha!
Karina: Don’t you dare snack on any of them on your way back.
Pao Lin: I’m not going to! What do you think I am!
Karina: A glutton.
Pao Lin: (embarrassed) Correct…
(foot steps)
Lara: Um… Are all of the trophies in this cabinet yours, Fire Emblem?
Nathan: Yup. Trophies that I received from HeroTV or while I was a student and more.
Lara: Wow!
Nathan: The trophy you’re holding now is the most memorable one out of them all, Cat.
Karina: Oh! I bet it’s a trophy that’s entangled with an old love.
Nathan: No no no~ Back when I was a student, there was an art competition that I tried my oh-so-very-best to win, but alas, I wasn’t chosen in the end. When my parents saw how upset I was, they made me this participation trophy to cheer me up~
Lara: Wow, what a wonderful story.
(something snaps)
Lara: Heh!?
Karina: Hmm, that story didn’t flow like the typical Fire Emblem story. Right Cat?
Lara: (high pitch) Ah? Yes?!
Nathan: What are you insinuating with that?
Karina: It’s because you usually sneak in a love story whenever you talk about your past. But you left this one as heartwarming story~
Nathan: I’m not that obsessed with romance! What do you think I am!
Karina: (bluntly) A person absolutely obsessed with love stories.
Nathan: (without shame) Correct.
Pao Lin: Here you go! (places a plate on the table) I brought the fruit! What do we do next?
Nathan: Thank you. I suppose some tea would be nice to have.
Pao Lin: Ro-
Lara: Aaaaaaaaaaah!!
Karina: What’s wrong!?
Lara: (high pitched) I forgot to buy the pu’er tea!!
Karina: …Huh?
Lara: Kid-san, you said that the tea has to be pu’er, right!?
Pao Lin: Huh? I said that?
Lara: Yeah, you said that you have to drink pu’er tea with sweet things!
Pao Lin: Uweh… Why is your face so close to mine...
Lara: (panting) Pu. Er. Tea!
Pao Lin: Okay…
Lara: Then let’s go buy some~
Karina: Wait, right now?
Pao Lin: Sorry. Hold on a bit longer on that apple pie please.
(something is put back)
Karina: Hey, hold up!
(the door closes)
Karina: (sighs) And they’re gone…
Nathan: Don’t worry about it. Cat’s always been the type to obediently follow Kid’s words, so it’s nice to see that she’s finally begun to speak up about what’s on her mind.
Karina: She’s changed a lot since that event with Tiger and the others. Wonder if some good influence rubbed off onto her~
Nathan: Tiger and the others, huh~
Karina: What?
Nathan: No matter what happens, it seems like you’ll always have a bias towards old men with beards.
Karina: It’s not like that! It’s…not like that.
—
Pao Lin: Hey Lara. Are we really going to go buy pu’er tea?
Lara: Eh?
Pao Lin: By chance, did you drag me out here because of a problem?
Lara: You could tell?
Pao Lin: I’ve never said, “I won’t eat unless I have pu’er tea!” or anything selfish like that. So what’s wrong?
Lara: Well… (whispers to Pao Lin)
Pao Lin: What!? You broke the trophy!?
Lara: Shh shh!!
Pao Lin: That’s also the trophy that Fire-san treasures the most… How did it break!?
Lara: I don’t know… I was thinking about how pretty it is but when I touched it, it broke…
Pao Lin: Ahh man… Did you put it back?
Lara: Only the top part is broken so I put it back on the trophy. Nobody should be able to tell.
Pao Lin: But it’ll fall off as soon as someone touches it, right?
Lara: What should I do…
Pao Lin: I think you should be honest and apologize.
Lara: I want to do that too but I’ve heard some strange rumors about Fire-san.
Pao Lin: Rumors?
(take out phone)
Lara: It’s in this article…
Pao Lin: Um… “A hero loses their temper over a scratch on a car. It’s of Fire Emblem while they were on duty. Fire Emblem may come off as well-mannered, but those involved with them find that they are quick to lose their temper and are difficult to calm down.”... What is this?
Lara: Mother sent this article to me when I told her that I was going to Fire’s party and cautioned me to, “be careful.”
Pao Lin: Ahahaha!
Lara: Why are you laughing?
Pao Lin: Cause you believe in such an article!
Lara: But…
Pao Lin: Have you ever seen Fire Emblem angry? Saying that they’re quick to lose their temper is ridiculous.
Lara: Really?
Pao Lin: Don’t worry! I work with them so you can trust my words! They’ll forgive you as long as you honestly apologize.
Lara: Okay… No, wait, I can’t!!
Pao Lin: Why?
Lara: How am I supposed to apologize now… It’s been a while since I broke it…
Pao Lin: Hmm… Then how about pretending to break it?
Lara: Eh?
Pao Lin: The broken piece of the trophy will fall off as soon as you touch it, right? Then if you touch it again, wouldn’t you be able to act like it broke for the first time and properly apologize?
Lara: Oh! Let me try that!
—
(sfx of a kettle on the stove)
Nathan: Really, I’m so relieved to see that Kid and Cat were able to become good buddies.
Karina: Especially when they had the mom and hospitalization problem. You planned for this girls party because you were worried about the two, right?
Nathan: Oh~ you noticed?
Karina: You’re too caring, Fire Emblem.
Nathan: I am the oldest in the girl group so isn’t it a given that I look after you all?
Karina: I guess you are saying that you’ve matured since the time your art wasn't chosen and you were upset about it.
(something falls off)
Karina: Ah!!
Nathan: Hmm? What’s wrong?
Karina: Nothing!
Nathan: It’s not, nothing! You clearly said, “augh!!” right now.
Karina: That’s cause, um… Cause I was wondering if we have enough hot water for tea in the kettle!! And I said, “hah!!”
Nathan: So that “hah!!” is the same as that “hauugh!!”?
Karina: Yes!! That “hauugh!!” is for when I worry about hot water!
Nathan: Hmm. Whatever. The kettle is ready so I’m going to make some tea now.
(walks away)
Karina: That was a close one… What’s up with this trophy? I only touched it and it broke. What should I do… Let’s put it back together with some ice for now but… It’s not going to last…
(Nathan humming while setting up cups and pouring the tea out)
Karina: Umm, pardon me for asking you this, Fire Emblem-san…
Nathan: Why are you so formal all of a sudden.
Karina: This is just ‘what if’... But what would you do if someone broke something you really really treasure?
Nathan: Huh? What’s with that question?
Karina: Just felt like asking!
Nathan: Well if I was to give you an answer, I’d tell them to shave their head.
Karina: What?
Nathan: Any old shaving won't do~ The only hair that will be left behind will spell out the words “sorry” on their head.
Karina: Oh…
Nathan: The tea is ready now.
Karina: That sounded like a real threat… Maybe it’s a better idea to apologize after I fix the trophy.
(the door opens)
Lara and Pao Lin: We’re back!
Nathan: Oh my, back already~ Did you find any pu’er tea?
Pao Lin: Nah. It was too much of a hassle to go buy some so we just came back.
Nathan: What? Really? Aren’t you picky about that? If you want, I can get the car out! I’ll get the car out!
Pao Lin: It’s fine, it’s fine. Plus, I’m starving for some apple pie.
Nathan: Really? Then I guess it’s fine.
Lara: (high pitch) Uwaaaaaaaaaaah!! What an absoluuuuuutely stunning troooooophyyyyy!!
Nathan: But you were just looking at it.
Lara: (high pitch) I was but after looking at it again, I can tell that it’s shining brilliantly because it’s full of Fire Emblem’s mother and father-san’s lo~ve!! Is it okay if I touch it again, this trophy—
Karina: No!!
(takes it away)
Lara: Why!?
Karina: Because!! Because… Don’t you know? If you keep persistently touching people’s trophies, then you’ll lose your luck! So it’s better if you don’t touch it, okay~?
Lara: This is my first time hearing this but—
Nathan: If one is to receive any influence from someone's trophy, I'd argue that touching the symbol of their success would raise their luck rather than decrease it.
Pao Lin: Yeah. I agree.
Karina: But my theory might be right too!! So, just in case, you can’t touch it a~nymore.
Lara: But!! Just a little bit should be—
Karina: No!! As a senpai, I don’t want to see my kouhai plagued with bad luck!
Lara: Mhmmn… I understand.
Karina: Thank god… The~n, let’s eat some apple pie~☆
Lara: Ye~s, and in this opening I’ll—!!
(Lara grabs the trophy)
Karina: Sto-! Wait a moment Cat!
Lara: I’m so sorry! I wanted to touch it no matter what so, uh, um… Why isn’t it falling off?
Nathan: Hm? Falling off?
Lara: Ah, no, nothing!
(Karina also grabs the trophy)
Karina: Hurry up and give it back! You’re satisfied now, right? From here on, I’ll be in charge of this trophy.
Nathan: Don’t appoint yourself to be in charge of other people’s stuff!
Karina: It’s better this way! No need for unnecessary stress. More importantly, let’s eat some apple pie~☆
Nathan: Alright. I want to put ice cream on top of the pie so let me reheat it.
(walks away)
Pao Lin: Hey. Hey! Wasn’t it supposed to fall off as soon as you touch it?
Lara: Yeah but… The part that’s supposed to fall off is frozen on the trophy…
Pao Lin: What? Does that mean Blue Rose also broke the trophy?
Lara: Probably… I think Blue Rose wants to hide the fact that the trophy is broken so she doesn’t want us to touch it.
Pao Lin: She probably thinks that she’s the one who broke it… We need to tell her the truth.
Lara: That’s true! But it’s too awkward to tell her now after that weird interaction…
Pao Lin: I’m sorry. If only I didn’t suggest such a weird plan.
Lara: That’s not Kid-san’s fault though…
Pao Lin: Let me think of another plan. This time, we can break it and properly apologize.
Lara: Okay! But… How?
Pao Lin: (takes a deep breath) Can I ask you two something? There’s something I need your opinions on.
Karina: Our opinions?
Pao Lin: I’ve recently been mulling over how Cat and I appear on tv.
Nathan: Why?
Pao Lin: Lara’s introduction is super flashy when she appears on tv, right? So we were wondering if there is a way to balance our introductions when we appear together.
Karina: Oooh.
Pao Lin: Can I ask for your advice if we act it out in front of you guys?
Nathan: If that’s the case then give it a go.
Pao Lin: Thank you. Okay, so you’ll use this ladle as a substitute for your staff, Lara. (whispers) Swing your staff with everything you’ve got so you break that trophy on the table!
Lara: (whispers) Ah, alright!
Pao Lin: We are ready! Lara’s introduction in three, two, one!
Lara: Twinkle Winkle! Baddies like you who steal things deserve a Magical Splash! Yaaaaah—!
Karina: Be careful!! (catches the ladle)
Lara: Ah!?
Karina: You can’t spin the ladle that aggressively! What would have happened to the trophy if I wasn’t here to protect it?
Lara: I’m sorry.
Pao Lin: Ah… So close…
Lara: Um, could I do my intro one more time? It didn’t go as planned because we were worried about the trophy… (whispers) I promise I’ll hit it this time.
Pao Lin: (whispers) Alright! (claps) One more time please!
Nathan: No, I’ve seen enough.
Lara and Pao Lin: Eh!?
Nathan: I realized what the problem is and had an epiphany. Essentially… If Dragon Kid also enters like Magical Cat, then you’ll be able to balance your introductory appearances~
Pao Lin: Eh?
Nathan: Do the “twinkle winkle” with her! It won’t be weird if you do the same thing as your buddy!
Karina: That’s a good idea!
Pao Lin: No no, I can’t do it!
Nathan: Don’t limit yourself before trying! Just go on and try it once.
Pao Lin: But… It’s not in character…
Nathan: (claps) Stop. Nitpicking. Are you ready, Dragon Kid? Kid’s version of Cat’s introduction in three, two!
Pao Lin: Um…
Nathan: Three, two!!
Pao Lin: Fine. Twinkle Winkle! Baddies like you who steal things deserve a Magical Thunder!
Pao Lin: I can’t do it!! It’s so embarrassing and… I feel sweaty…
Karina: You look sick…
Lara: I’m sorry… Because of me you’re…
Pao Lin: Don’t worry, it’s not your fault.
Nathan: How pathetic. How can you be a hero if you think this is too embarrassing?
Pao Lin: Even if you say that…
Nathan: In that case… (cutesy) Guess I’ll just have to show you how it’s done~☆
Karina: Nobody is asking you to do it.
Nathan: Ready~? Twinkle Winkle! Baddies like you who steal things deserve a Magical Fire!
Nathan: How was that? I pull it off, right?
Karina: You just wanted to show off.
Nathan: You don’t know what you’re talking about. I did this for Dragon Kid. Why don’t you show them how to do it too, Blue Rose?
Karina: Eh? Why me?
Nathan: Because you said, “As a senpai, I don’t want to see my kouhai plagued with bad luck” a moment ago.
Karina: Well, that’s cause…
Nathan: Are you ready?
Karina: For real?
Nathan: Blue Rose’s version of Cat’s introduction in three, two!
Karina: Twinkle Winkle! Baddies like you who steal things deserve a Magical Blizzard!
Karina: Aaaah, that was so embarrassing!
Nathan: Huh? Why?
Karina: I’m a college student!
Nathan: Not that! My trophy!!
Karina, Lara, and Pao Lin: Eh?
Pao Lin: It’s broken…
Karina: The ice melted while I was distracted by the introduction performances…
Nathan: What? Melted? What are you talking about?
Karina: Um, well…
Karina and Lara: I’m so sorry!
Karina: Wait, why is Lara apologizing?
Lara: I’m so sorry!
Karina: Eh?
Nathan: That’s my line! Hey! What’s happening? Why won’t anyone tell me what’s happening?
—
Nathan: I see. So Cat was the one who first broke the trophy.
Lara: I’m so sorry…
Karina: I should have told you as soon as it happened too. I’m sorry.
Nathan: I see. I need to apologize to you two as well.
Karina and Lara: Eh?
Nathan: The top part of this trophy has always been broken.
Karina, Lara, and Pao Lin: Eh??
N; It keeps falling off no matter how many times I glue it back.
Pao Lin: Really!?
Lara: So you aren’t angry?
Nathan: All matter breaks down. That’s natural. So don’t worry about it, Cat.
Lara: Thank you very much.
Nathan: More than that, I’m upset that you think I would be mad over something like this.
Karina: Well, you were talking about shaving people’s heads so…
Nathan: That’s just a threat.
Lara: But in the article it says “ those involved with them find that they are quick to lose their temper and are difficult to calm down”…
Nathan: Those are just rumors. I’ll have you know, I’m ranked three in the ranking for the most well-mannered person.
Pao Lin: What even is that ranking to begin with?
Nathan: Regardless, let’s put this past us and eat some apple pie. I’ll be angrier if we don’t enjoy the apple pie I spent a lot of time baking~
Pao Lin: That’s right! I’ve been holding in my hunger this entire time!
Karina: Alright, alright.
Lara: Thank you for the meal!
Karina and Pao Lin: Thank you for the meal!
(eats)
Karina, Lara, and Pao Lin: It’s delicious! It’s so good!
Nathan: I’m so glad~
Karina: The cinnamon really comes through nicely!
Nathan: The cinnamon! Good good!
(something crashes through a window)
Everyone: Mhn!?
Lara: What… Was that?
Karina: I heard it coming from the yard.
(walks over)
Karina: Aah! Something went through the window of Fire Emblem’s car!!
Pao Lin: I think it’s a baseball.
(door swings open)
Nathan: (low pitch) You rascals!!
Karina, Lara, and Pao Lin: Eh?
Nathan: (low pitch) Just what the hell do you think y'all are doing!! Breaking people’s cars!! How many goddamn times are you going to make me tell you to stop playing baseball here!!
Karina: Wow, they’re pissed.
Pao Lin: Where did all of their “well-manners” go…
Lara: So that article was true…
Karina and Pao Lin: Yeah.
Nathan:(low pitch) Whose car do you think this is!? I’ll be coming over there with my clipper so y'all better be prepared to have your heads shaved!