Vol 1 Chapter 8 (1/2)

Season 1, Episode 8

Episode 8:

“Where is this ‘a.s.sembly Hall’?”

Having realized that, after das.h.i.+ng out of the front door in a surge of heroic pride, she was unfamiliar with this so-called ‘a.s.sembly Hall’ and had utterly no idea regarding its whereabouts, Rosalie stopped a middle-aged couple happening by in order to ask them the faithful question.

Her rather strange appearance seemed to shock the couple, but it didn’t take them long to find their feet, even when faced with such an odd situation.

“By ‘a.s.sembly Hall’, you mean…?”

“Ah, you must be looking for the National a.s.sembly Hall, right?”

“That’s right. I wish to go there.”

Her delicate features had hardened, conveying her seriousness regarding the situation.

“I have a duty that I must perform. I must go there.”

The couple, hearing the timbre in her voice, felt her unwavering determination and immediately gathered that something important must be up.

“In that case dear, do you know how to ride a train?”

“T-Train –?”

As Rosalie scratched her head in confusion, the male half of the couple seemed to have come to a decision.

“Mama.”

“Yes, Papa?”

“What we do now, our every word and action, can cause this girl’s impression of the j.a.panese people to change, for better or worse.”

“Oh my, Papa! You’re taking the macro view of everything, that’s what makes you so irresistible!”

“Oh no, Mama! You’re the one who’s irresistible! Anyways, if we leave her with a good impression here, I’m sure she’ll return to her country and tell everyone about it. At this moment, we are, even in some small way, standing at the pitch as j.a.pan’s representatives!”

“Papa, you always have such a clear and decisive view of everything!”

…

What a youthful couple indeed.

“In that case, what is there to even consider? We should personally escort her wherever she wishes to go!”

“We’ll go anywhere with her, be it fiery chasms filled with monsters or through where the devil resides in the deep blue sea!”

And there you have it. Rosalie had just gone and gotten herself an escort service.

Just before leaving though, the woman pulled a small cell phone out of her bag.

“That’s right! We’ve got to tell Shun-chan about this too!”

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Rosalie was gone.

“Rosalie…?”

Shun looked blankly around the living room. In the silence that followed, the sound from the television rang out loud and clear.

“That prime minister, he’s the king of demons! The ruling party is the demon’s army, and the a.s.sembly hall is their evil fort! This has all been predicted! The truth is, having dedicated years of my life to the research of the Holy Scriptures –”

“And now, time for the commercials! We’ll be back soon after the break.”

Shun turned to look at the television, speechless.

N-No way! She couldn’t have… could she?

Shaking his head, Shun tried to wipe clean that sinking dread at the pit of his stomach.

Knowing her, she’s probably just upstairs opening some drawers. He’d better go look for her now before –

“Beep, beep! You have one unread message.”

From his pocket came the uniform, automated voice of the telephone operator.

s.n.a.t.c.hing his phone, he flipped it open, proceeding to read the message before completely and utterly turning into ice.

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Sender: Mama

We’re now escorting a foreign girl (She seems to be super into cosplay! So cute, loves!) to the National a.s.sembly Hall. Managed to come home early for once, but, like, you know, we’re out on j.a.panese Representative (Isn’t this just so cool!) business. I know, it’s too bad, isn’t it, dearie. >.

Well, farewell! Until we meet again!

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By the way, just as a side note, you should know that Shun had already gotten used to his parents immature ways by now.