Episode 6

## Episode 6 Screenshots

**Drops of Friendship** (英知と希望の楽園,, **Eichi to Kibō no Rakuen**?) is the sixth episode of the RADIANT Anime.

## Short Summary

Seth's training with Yaga is hardly going as expected! His inexperience with sorcery causes the elder Sorcerer to flatout refuse to continue with teaching. To prove himself worthy of Yaga's teachings, Seth enlists the help of Melie and Doc in order to master a basic spell.

## Synopsis

* Melie has Seth go to the check-in station to enter the Artemis Institute.
* Seth learns that there is more than meets the eye with the Institute upon seeing his massive debt!
* Melie loses her temper and destroys a bar. Doc is sent flying in recoil.
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Melie awakens early in the morning and expresses her optimism towards the day to her cardboard dolls. Her tranquil morning routine is abruptly interrupted as Seth's screams can be heard from afar! The Sorcerer clumsily crashes through her window, slamming into the wall. Seth energetically leaps back up, declaring that he needs Melie help in learning how to use magic! He goes on to explain that in order to be worthy of Yaga's tutelage, the elder Sorcerer has required that he can successful conjure up a basic offensive spell, like the Meteor Drops technique.

While she'd love to be of assistance, Melie is only able to use offensive magic when having one of her "fits", as that form of magic is her second persona's area of expertise. Melie sheepishly explains that in her normal form, she can only use defensive magic! Unperturbed, Seth simply asks Melie to help him developing in his ability to gather Fantasia, however, the dimwitted Sorceress is of little aid. Before Seth can leave to continue his training independently, Melie declares that she has someone else in mind that may just be able to help the Horned Sorcerer with his goal.

In a short while, the duo is locate just the person for the job, Doc! At the time of their approach, Doc is at the Kettle Coffee, a cafe owned by the apple of his eye, Miss Melba. The researcher sits in anticipation, working up the nerve to confess his love once and for all. He is interrupted by the approaching Seth and Melie, with the latter being misled into believing that Doc's flower was for her. Miss Melba shows up shortly after, sending Doc into a flustered mess. As Seth and Melba become acquainted with one another, Doc is busy fantasizing about Miss Melba - although the fantasization is abruptly interrupted by an angry Mister Melba Papa who smashes a platter on Doc's face! As a token of apology and gesture of friendship for Papa Melba's continued harassment, Melba treats the trio of Sorcerers to a free meal.

Seth goes on to explain his desire to find Radiant, and his need to learn offensive magic in order to pursue that goal. To that end, the teen explains that as per Melie suggestion, Doc may be able help. Initially, Doc is dismissive of the idea, believing Radiant to be a mere fairytale and not having a single interest in helping Seth with anything. Miss Melba interrupts, stating her admiration in Doc's presumed willingness to help in the effort. She showers him with praise, changing Doc's tune, and prompting him to immediately begin tutoring Seth with effort of impressing the woman further! In celebration, Miss Melba brews up a few cups of her 'special tea.' After drinking a few disgusting cups, Doc uses the excuse of having to help Seth train to flee the scene and avoid drinking any further.

At training field, Doc expresses his desire to make his agreement a one-time deal. Instead of sparring with Seth, or using magic himself, he will simply read the instructions from a grimiore. Following along Doc's reading, Seth begins to feel out the form of the Fantasia in the surrounding area, and hopes to gather enough to invoke the Meteor Drops spell. Each attempt is a resounding failure, prompting Seth try even harder. In the last try, Seth is finally able to conjure up a wealth of Fantasia - but it ends up backfiring, exploding before he can even form it for a spell! The eruption of Fantasia is potent enough to catch Doc in the crossfire, and sends him blasting in recoil.

The group later regather back at the Kettle Coffee shop, with a mummified Doc licking his wounds. The researcher is adamant, refusing to ever help Seth ever again, despite Melie's pleas. The young woman is overcome with a feeling of impotency, distraught at her inability to help Seth in even the slightest. Seth complains to himself, failing to understand why he can't quite conjure up a spell. In the next moment, Melie's curse is triggered, causing her to enter another one of her infamous "fits." With a newly minted, stern persona, the Sorceress stands, proclaiming that she will help Seth learn from his mistakes by pounding the answers into him. Without another word, Melie goes on a tirade, sending off countless bolts of Fantasia via the Meteor Drops spell!

In Melie's carnage, she blasts Doc, sending the researcher flying off into the distance yet again. Meanwhile, Seth begins to run, hoping to evade direct combat with an enraged Melie that is in hot pursuit. The Sorceress is able to land a direct hit with one of her blasts, sending Seth rocketing off in recoil. The debris during the explosion partially rips Seth's Feather Gloves in the process. Melie is so focused on beating the instructions into Seth's head, that she is unaware of the bridge collapsing above her. As the rubble begin to fall, Seth leaps into action. Fully aware of his inability to get to the area in time for a Titan Punch, the Sorcerer instead places all of his hope on one final attempt for the Meteor Drops! Remarkably, the spell is able to be done successfully, destroying the rubble, and saving Melie from the impact.

With his success, Seth goes to embrace Melie, who immediately reverts back to her normal state after showing delight in the Seth's affection. She is shocked to see the destruction left in the aftermath of her rampage. Seth ensures her that all is well, as he was able to avoid the majority of her attacks. He goes on to thank Melie, letting her know that her aggression is the main reason he was able to successfully conjure the Meteor Drops spell. The duo moves on to go look for Doc, who had been tossed into a far off distance.

Later on in the day, the group goes to meet Yaga, where Seth is able to successfully show off his usage of Meteor Drops. Yaga criticizes his ability to gather Fantasia, but is impressed with the boy's improvement. The elder Sorcerer immediately shoots down Seth's excitement, making it clear that he was still far from being ready to track down Radiant. He explains that many of the world's most notable Sorcerers have tried in the past, and not even a single has come close to accomplishing that goal. As a final test to gauge Seth's worth, Yaga leaps into the air, and delivers a mighty beam of Fantasia, the Cauldron Crash! Remarkably, Seth is able to block the incoming spell, securing his spot as Yaga's official student.

The following morning, Melie awakens and greets her cardboard friends. Her morning routine is interrupted yet again as Seth crashes through her open window and begs her for a place to stay! Sleeping in the park as he had been, causes his debt - and Doc's by virtue of being his guardian - to increase. Melie obliges, allowing Seth to take her spare room. She expresses delight in having a roommate as Seth questions the cardboard dolls Melie has in her room, to which she sheepishly explains that they are her friends.

## Characters

MAIN
* Seth
* Melie
* Doc

SUPPORTING
* Yaga

ANTAGONIST
* None

NEW
* Miss Melba
* Mr. Melba Papa

BRIEF APPEARANCE/CAMEO
* None

## Magic & Items

### Magic

* Meteor Drops

* Cauldron Crash (Debut)

### Items

* Wand
* Feather Glove
* Grimoire
* Cauldron