(another thing that was supposed to be a quick reply to someone and spiralled rapidly out of control, that's...well it doesn't really make sense with the context either, just accept the bleps into your life)
a couple of super quickies whilst I contemplate all the new ~lore~! despite the lack of any mention of pretzel sticks whatsoever, for some reason I choose to believe that Malleus was just chomping down on pretzel sticks the entire time we were having that pajama party.
(also I wanted that Ambrose and Crowley scene to go on forever)
I just binge read the rest of Book 8-1 so last minute. It was so sweet of Grim to confidently tell Yuu he was definitely going to find a way home for them. No matter what, Yuu is going home. Personally, that is so sweet, but Grim, dear, I may never see you again.😂 If it were me, by this point, I’d stay, tbh. I can totally make a life for myself here lol.
I really was not expecting anything to come from the last couple of chapters with the teachers. Like, okay Trein, I see you. When he read Ambrose’s name, I was like “THE HEADMAGE OF RSA?!” No wonder this school has everything going for them! I know we’re all excited to see the RSA students, but I just know these are the real villains🤣 Neige and the dwarves have proven it before. I still haven’t forgiven the dwarves for the Harveston event, either.
That cup is going to be a key component. Imagine this is the thing that helps Yuu return home😭 I could be wrong as always, but that thing supposedly performs miracles. 99 years of losing, NRC finally needs to win this one. Please, knock RSA down to the ground!🙇♀️
Octavinelle Student A: “The theme of this debate is, ‘Which is the more essential subject for a mage: Potions or Defensive Magic?’”
Octavinelle Student B: “Now, let me present the argument of the potions sect. Logically speaking, potions are an indispensable skill.”
Octavinelle Student B: “Being able to make a wide variety of potions means you can deal with any situation or event.”
Octavinelle Student A: “No, defensive magic is absolutely essential.”
Octavinelle Student A: “Even with excellent blending techniques, since they depend on the materials, whether or not they can actually make the most of them depends on the environment.”
Grim: “What's going on? Everyone suddenly started arguing!”
Jade: “That’s not an argument; it’s a debate competition that we hold regularly in our dormitory.”
Azul: “Previously, one of our dorm students came crying to me, claiming that another dorm student had falsely accused them of failing a potions experiment.”
Azul: “He said that he ended up admitting he was in the wrong after being persuaded by the other party during an argument.”
Azul: “If even one Octavinelle student makes such a mistake, the entire dorm will be looked down upon. Therefore...”
Azul: “To ensure that the same thing never happens again during my tenure, I made it a point to hold debate competitions as practice for argumentation.”
Floyd: “I've tried it once when I felt like it, but isn't it just too easy and boring?”
Floyd: “You can just say ‘You're the one who got the question wrong’, and they'll surrender on their own and it'll be over.”
Azul: “Indeed, when that topic came up, Floyd's opponent immediately started trembling and admitted defeat.”
Grim: “Telling someone to tremble sounds like a threat, doesn't it?”
Azul: “Taking a firm stance and pressing the issue is one approach. However, honing your analytical skills and expanding your repertoire of arguments is paramount.”
Azul: “The key to winning a debate lies in how well you can exploit the weaknesses in your opponent's arguments and block their escape routes.”
Grim: “Are you guys always thinking about things like that? You're such troublesome guys.”
*Murmuring*
Jade: “My, it looks like ‘Mostro Lounge’ has closed.”
Grim: “Wow! Everyone's brought over a huge pot! Is that...shrimp pilaf~~?!”
Floyd: “When there are leftover ingredients at ‘Mostro Lounge’, they serve them as staff meals.”
Azul: “Eating together fosters a sense of unity among the dorm residents. It also helps reduce food waste, killing two birds with one stone.”
Jade: “Okay, here you go. This is Azul's portion.”
Azul: “It’s fine, I’ll give my portion to Grim.”
Floyd: “It looks so delicious, aren't you going to eat it? Come on, come on!”
Azul: “So I heard. Yuu, you’re welcome to have some too.”
Grim: “Is it really okay to have this much...? It smells amazing... It looks incredibly delicious!”
Azul: “This isn't something we normally serve to customers, but you’re okay with this, I'll offer it to you.”
Azul: “But that's probably not enough. We have exactly what you truly want, Grim.”
Azul: “It’s this can of tuna. You can have it if you’d like.”
Grim: “A can of t-tuna?! Woohoo! I'm so happy! I'm going to eat it right away!”
Azul: “I had a dorm resident rush out to the store to buy it, so I'm glad you were pleased with it.”
Grim: “Munch, munch... Delicious! It goes really well with the staff meal!”
Grim: “If they can serve us something this delicious, maybe even the shady Octavinelle has some redeeming qualities after all.”
Yuu:
“Staff meals are delicious!”
“I have a bad feeling…”
Azul: “Hehehe... It would be disastrous if something unnecessary were reported to the headmage during the lifestyle survey.”
Azul: “I’ll shower them with compliments to put him in a good mood, then treat them to some inexpensive canned tuna, and a meal made with leftover ingredients...”
Azul: “It’s so cheap to be so pleased with such a simple service! They are the best customers!”