Bittersweet Valentine's/Story

### To the Chocolate City

After completing their expedition mission early, the Knight Commander and Knotweed decide to spend their spare time by visiting the “Chocolate Banana Fest” which is being held at Platano. They meet up with Ghost Weed, who has already taken the initiative to secure a booking at an inn, and head out to the festival.

Someday, when Knotweed-sama rules the world, it might be a good idea to set up one of my fortresses here.
Well, it's the “Chocolate Banana Fest”, so I have to make accounts for that.
Even so, everybody and their man are getting really excited, flirting here and flirting there...
Oya oya? What's that, Danchou-san? Don't tell me, you came here alone with Knotweed-sama to...
Everyone around us might see us as a couple... Then they might get carried away?
Pukuku♪ I'm still of an age where I should be innocent. Maybe we should be moderate to avoid any misunderstandings?
**Ghost Weed:** It's not just the two of you! I'm here too!
**Knotweed:** Ah, welcome back. Did you manage to book an inn?
**Ghost Weed:** Yes, perfectly! A local place that isn't too showy!
**Knotweed:** Oooh, amazing. You were able to secure a booking in Platano, even at this time!
**Ghost Weed:** Ehehe, this much is... normal?
**Knotweed:** On top of that, thanks to Knotweed-sama's great success, we managed to finish up that expedition mission much quicker as expected.
It's alright to shower me with thanks, Danchou-san?
**Ghost Weed:** I'm thankful to Knotweed-san and to Danchou-san! Because of you, we were able to get permission to stop by Platano on our way home!
Thanks to that, I'm now able to get hold of all the new festival sweets! Oh famous Danchou who is very attentive, thank you!
**Knotweed:** Eh, what was that? What kind of new sweets do they have?
**Ghost Weed:** The tastiest one so far was from the stall just around the corner over there!
At first glance, it just looks like a normal chocolate cake, but it was rich and one mouthful filled my whole body with the taste of chocolate...
Even so, the dough is really light so you can eat as much as you want!
**Knotweed:** Waaa, just hearing your story makes me even more excited.
Ah, Danchou-san. No matter how tasty it looks, it's unsightly of you to drool?
**Ghost Weed:** I-it's fine! You're not drooling at all!
**Knotweed:** Noo, I saw it clearly with my own eyes. A flood of drool and desire is dripping from Danchou-san's heart.
**Ghost Weed:** ... Well, ummm... His eyes are really sparkly, so that's...
**Knotweed:** So what? Are there any other tasty sweets around?
**Ghost Weed:** Ah, yes! There are many ranging from simple chocolate to eccentric and creative sweets!
If I had more time, I would have been able to take a look around better though...
**Knotweed:** Oya oya? So the reason you went off ahead wasn't to book and in, but to enjoy the Fest before any of us could?
**Ghost Weed:** I-it's not like!
... That, is something I'd like to say...
**Knotweed:** Well, you can't help but be interested for a while. Delicious smells are drifting around from all over.
So in other words, we should enjoy this Fest! Will you show me to the stall yo were talking about earlier?
**Ghost Weed:** Of course! Let's get going, Danchou-san!
**Danchou:** Yeah!
**Knotweed:** Uuuwaa, it's so easy to see. If Danchou-san had a tail, it would be wagging with all of his power right now, look.
Should we buy him a collar or something as we're looking around the Fest?
It's fine, Danchou-san. Knotweed-sama always treats her pets with kindness, pukuku♪

### Unlucky Baysballer

At Sakaki's invite, Adlay and East Asian Eurya come to visit Platano. Those two meet with a dejected Common Sundew. It seems that she's passionate about baysball, which originated in Banana Ocean, but isn't very popular.

**East Asian Eurya:** Don't look around so much. It makes you look like a tourist.
**Adlay:** Ah, I'm sorry.
But look, it looks so fun...! The children and everyone else have big smiles.
To be introduced to such a wonderful event... I'll need to express my thanks to Sakaki-san.
**East Asian Eurya:** Aah, I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you. My little sister has an appointment, so will get here a little late.
**Adlay:** Ara, is that so? I feel sorry that we'll be the only ones who are having fun.
**East Asian Eurya:** I don't think she minds. I'm sure it's just a matter of priorities for my little sister.
**Adlay:** It must be tough...
But we shouldn't speak about others. I'm...
**East Asian Eurya:** You're going to run into someone. Step back.
**Adlay:** Waa, I'm sorry...!
... Such happy looking children... They're so full of energy and having fun...
**East Asian Eurya:** ......
**???:** Eeeh-----!? Really!? It's not like that-----!!!!!
**Common Sundew:** That's cause Banana Ocean's the home of baysball, y'know! I was so looking forward to watching some top level play.
**Adlay:** ... What was that? I think I heard an extremely disappointed voice...
**East Asian Eurya:** They were saying something about baysball.
**Adlay:** Baysball?
**East Asian Eurya:** Banana Ocean's Bayside – It's a ball game that originated on sandy beaches. I've heard that there are some very enthusiastic fans.
**Adlay:** Hmm, is that so? I'm a little curious... Shall we go and take a look?
What's troubling you? If you don't mind, why not tell me about it?
**Common Sundew:** Ah, really? You'll listen to me?
Ya see, I really love baysball. And when you think baysball, then Banana Ocean's it's home!
I had no doubt that I'd be able to see some super plays here, but it seems like there's no games on.
**East Asia Eurya:** Aah, that's because we're in the middle of Chocolate Banana Fest. So they've been put off for the meantime.
**Common Sundew:** Eeeh, I never heard 'bout that. Where should I go with this burning passion I've got?
**Adlay:** That's such a shame...
But, um... Baysball? Don't you think that all the players will be enjoying the festival right now?
**Common Sundew:** ... That's it.
**East Asia Eurya:** Besides, this city isn't one where any big matches can be played. I'm really sorry, but I think you'll have to wait for another chance.
**Common Sundew:** No way, I asked that staff member a little while ago and they said the same thing.
**Adlay:** Hmm, I see...
It's a shame that you can't watch a baysball game, but on the other hand, how about enjoying this festival instead?
It's meant to be a very famous festival, so I'm sure you can make some wonderful memories here.
**Common Sundew:** Hmm, well, I guess that's not so bad...
**Ghost Weed:** Ooh! If it isn't East Asian Eurya-san, what a coincidence!
**East Asian Eurya:** Ghost Weed-sama. Imagine meeting you in a place like this... Did you come to see the Fest?
**Ghost Weed:** No, I'm on my way home from a job! We finished up our mission early, so Danchou-san said that we could stop by Platano on the way home.
**East Asian Eurya:** I see. That sounds nice.
**Ghost Weed:** How about you, East Asian Eurya-san? You're hear for the Fest... No, it doesn't feel like that.
**East Asian Eurya:** We're actually...

### Each Others' Feelings

Adlay's group meets up with the Knight Commander's party, and with Ghost Weed's advice, they decide to join in with the popular event “hand made chocolate classroom”, and among all the people who are signing up, they spot White Clover.

**Danchou:** I feel the same, I'm happy that we could meet.
**Knotweed:** Oya oya? Whyyy are you blushing, Danchou-san? Did you really fall for what she said just now?
It's just pleasantries, a simple pleasantry. Don't you know that, even though you're an adult?
**Ghost Weed:** Danchou-san's a simple man. It's the same when he's with me, he's always feels like he's tripping and stammering.
**Knotweed:** Should we hold back if we make Danchou cry? Pukuku♪
**Common Sundew:** Yo, don't bully Danchou-kun like you're cooking rice.
Hey Danchou-kun, don't look so down. You're with Sun-chan now, so you don't need to feel alone any more, Danchou-kun.
**Adlay:** I've always been friend of Danchou-san. I'll give you lots of head pats♪
**Knotweed:** ... Could it be that this group doesn't have enough straight men?
**Ghost Weed:** Possibly. East Asian Eurya had to go and meet someone, so went a different way after all...
**Adlay:** I'm happy that you've cheered up too, Common Sundew-san.
It's a shame about your baysball, but let's all enjoy this festival together♪
**Common Sundew:** Yeah, that's another thing. It can't be helped that they aren't playing.
On top of that, we've ended up meeting with Danchou-kun, so there's nothing else to do but have some fun for a little while!
If Danchou-kun's here, then there's a high chance that lots of other Flower Knights will gather...
If that many people gather, then we could all play baysball!
**Ghost Weed:** Ah, I found it! Over there!
**Knotweed:** Hohoo, a hand made chocolate class... Is it? So that's your recommended event, Ghost Weed-san?
**Ghost Weed:** Yes! A super famous chocolatier will supervise you, and it seems to be really popular with Platano's young women right now!
**Adlay:** There's even a line to sign up. Everyone has done so great to line up neatly♪
**Ghost Weed:** We should also line up quickly!
**White Clover:** ... Ara? If it isn't Danchou-san and his happy company?
**Clover:** Uwa, it really is. Just as I get to spend time with my big sister, this happens...
**Adlay:** Fufu, you really love your older sister, don't you. It's really great that you get along.
**White Clover:** So are you all going to sign up for this event too?
**Ghost Weed:** Yes, that's the plan!
But there are so many people lined up. Can this many people actually join in...?
**White Clover:** that's probably impossible. A lottery will be held for all the applicants to see who will participate.
**Ghost Weed:** Eeeh!? They're doing that!?
**White Clover:** Obviously. At least for the participants...
The Chocolate Fest “Otter Samba” edition will be handed out!!
**Common Sundew:** ... The otter what? An otter eddy?
**Clover:** It's “Otter Samba”. Don't you know it?
There's a chance that the Chocolate Fest edition has a hyper super rare “Chocolate Banana Otter” inside it!
**White Clover:** I'd do anything to get hold of it...! I'm not going to let a chance like this get away...!
**Clover:** I'm going to do my best too, let's find it together! Big sister♪
**Knotweed:** ... Ah, yeah. Well, each person has their own things they find valuable...
**Ghost Weed:** A-anyway! If this is the case, then let's sign up for the lottery!

### The Battle of the Chocolate Classroom

The hand made chocolate class is starting. Knotweed is off to a good start, but after some teasing from Ghost Weed, she gets mad and starts to lose her temper. On the other side, Adlay is planning to use Hraesvelgr as a motif to make her chocolate.

**Clover:** Congratulations, big sister...! You've gotten past the first hurdle...!
**White Clover:** That's right. I'm definitely going to get a Chocolate Banana Otter...!
**Common Sundew:** Well, I got through too, but is it really such an impressive thing?
**Ghost Weed:** Whether it's impressive or not is another thing, but I think you should be happy that you can join in!
**Adlay:** That's right. It's a popular event, so I'm excited to see what happens♪
**Knotweed:** Having the strength to pass is also essential to become the ruler of the world. It's only natural that Knotweed-sama would be chosen.
**Danchou:** .........
**Knotweed:** What's that? Danchou-san's going to be split up from us? But that's fine.
Knotweed-sama has a very kind heart, so I'll have enough fun for the both of us at this event.
**Adlay:** Fufuu. Knotweed-san says such things, but...
She spoke to the organisers and asked if she could let Danchou-san to join in on her behalf.
But they said that wouldn't be fair on all of the other people... You really are a very kind person, aren't you Knotweed-san.
**Knotweed:** Huh? That's wrong! What a misleading thing to say!
I'm just... I thought it would feel really great if Danchou-san owed me one!
**Ghost Weed:** OK, let's put all this aside!
**Knotweed:** Gu, gununu...
**Ghost Weed:** Well everyone, let's go! Please watch over our trials, Danchou-san and Clover-san!
Well, the hand made chocolate class is finally starting! As the name would suggest, we will be learning how to make hand made chocolates!
First of all, we'll be seated at pre-assigned tables! All the ingredients and utensils have already been prepared! It's all perfectly ready!
Then, we can watch how the other participants are doing from here!
**Knotweed:** ... Why is Ghost Weed-san acting like she's some kind of presenter?
**Ghost Weed:** To make this event even more exciting!
So, the person who is closest to me is... Knotweed-san! What kind of chocolate will the future ruler of the world make!?
**Knotweed:** Eh, I don't have anything weird in mind...
**Ghost Weed:** How... Normal. So you'll follow the teacher's instructions carefully and make the example chocolate.
A-haa, I see!
Then you're going to pour all your heart into that chocolate in order to give it to poor Danchou-san who couldn't participate!
**Knotweed:** I-it's nothing to do with that!? Danchou-san should pay tribute to me, not the other way around!
**Ghost Weed:** Oooh, you've gone all shy! So you could say that you're a tsundere!
**Knotweed:** H-hmph... When you tease me in such a childish way, you just like like a big kid. Maybe I should call you Baby Weed-chan instead?
Whatever, I shouldn't be surprised that the one being ruled over by Knotweed-sama couldn't understand her true intentions.
**Ghost Weed:** What!? Where did you get this spice come from!?
That's super spicy stuff! Also, you're... putting it into the bowl!
**Knotweed:** This is the essential secret ingredient used in all of my cooking. I'm sure this will be the flavour that will dominate the world of sweets.
I hope! I expect!
**Ghost Weed:** Wow! You broke into a cold sweat because I was teasing you too much, but my style is to go with the flow!
Let's leave her alone for now, and move on! Next is... Let's go take a look at Adlay-san's table!
Th-this is... Hraesvelgr!!
There's no doubt, Adlay-san has made chocolate in the shape of Hraesvelgr...!
**Adlay:** I want to show all of the children the blessings of Hraesvelgr. So I'm making all one thousand of his wings one by one♪
**Ghost Weed:** What...! I have visions of a tremendous masterpiece...!
What will come of all of Adlay-san's hard work...!? I think I'll focus on the results of that...!

### Tears Falling in the Chocolate Classroom

Common Sundew's motif is “The baysball she loved so much”. So she has somehow made a baysball game out of chocolate. Aside from that, White Clover has left hers boiling in hot water.

She wasn't interested in Chocolate Fest, but let's look at what chocolate she has made in the end!
**Common Sundew:** Fuhihii♪ Open your eyes and take it all in.
This is! My! Masterpiece filled with my love of baysball!
**Ghost Weed:** Umm... What is this? It looks like some kind of tool...
**Common Sundew:** Arara, don't you know? Well, it can't be helped.
This is equipment you use when playing baysball. This is the bat, and this is the ball.
**Ghost Weed:** And that huge one is...?
**Common Sundew:** That's the stadium♪ The original sandy beaches are good, but nothing gets you burning more as the real thing, y'know?
Look here, this is where they roll the ball, and here is where they hit it back with the bat...
The place where the ball stops determines whether it was a hit or an out.
**Ghost Weed:** Ah, so it's a board game! Waa, how interesting.
**Common Sundew:** You get it!? It's a fully fledged piece that is packed with everything that makes baysball interesting!
**Ghost Weed:** Um, but... Is this a game... Something you can play with?
**Common Sundew:** So what?
**Ghost Weed:** Is there a reason you dared to make it out of chocolate?
**Common Sundew:** ...
**Ghost Weed:** Look, it'll melt while you're playing with it.
**Common Sundew:** ......
**Ghost Weed:** Also, weren't you ever told to not play with your food?
**Common Sundew:** Well, time to go and take a look at the next one! I need to make home base! OK, let's go!
**Ghost Weed:** ... Common Sundew-san has escaped from reality, so let's go and take a look at the next one.
Umm, White Clover-san is... It looks like she's still boiling her chocolate.
It might be just me, but do you have enough time left to make your chocolate?
**White Clover:** Fufuu. What a stupid question.
If you make it normally, only normal chocolate will be born. I don't approve of standard chocolates.
What I'm looking for is extraordinary chocolate...!
So in order to make extraordinary chocolate, I need to use a special formula.
So while I'm boiling it, I'm in the process of devising a production method which will break the mould and bring in a new age of chocolate making...!
**Ghost Weed:** Ah, so that's what it is. So you're the type who fails because they never look at the recipe and arbitrarily creates something that fails.
**White Clover:** Fuu... Those who take on new challenges are always exposed to the lack of understanding from those around them.
**Ghost Weed:** (I always thought that the most important thing was that it was tasty...)
**White Clover:** Do you have an objection?
**Ghost Weed:** No, not at all! This thing is chocolate! I'm cheering for you, good luck!!
... Oya? The teacher looks kind of down...
Eh? Nobody is following your instructions at all in this group...?
Ahaha... Well, these kinds of things happen. There are a lot of unique items around here.
Please take a look around. Almost every participant is earnestly making chocolate.
Your passion has certainly reached each of them! So chin up!
There's always a silver lining! The sun will rise again! There's no doubt tomorrow will be a sunny day!

### Adlay's Secret

The handmade chocolate class ended in such a disaster that it could have been called an extinction. But, it is an extremely rare occurrence to have so many Flower Knights meet in a single place. Because of this, Ghost Weed suggests throwing a party so they can all deepen their friendship. However, Adlay wants to do something alone and disappears off somewhere.

**Clover:** Meddling in other's affairs... You're also part of this extinction.
**Ghost Weed:** Ehehe, I was so busy reporting on everyone else's chocolate making progress that I didn't have enough time to make my own!
**Knotweed:** But didn't you say that Adlay-san had a good one? That it tasted good at least?
**Adlay:** There weren't enough ingredients to fully reproduce Hraesvelgr. I had barely enough to make a few wings.
**Common Sundew:** I'm pretty sure mine is good when it comes to taste. It's not like I put anything weird into it.
**Ghost Weed:** But you didn't give me any to taste, did you? You said we weren't allowed to eat it because it was a game for you and Danchou-san to play with.
**Common Sundew:** Yeah, I managed to save it. Let's play together later, Danchou-kun.
**White Clover:** Haa...
**Ghost Weed:** Huh, why are you so down, White Clover-san? Did your original piece not go so well after all?
**White Clover:** Yeah, well. But honestly, I don't care about that.
I wanted to participate so I could get my hands on the Chocolate Banana Otter...
But I didn't even get a glance of it... What a waste.
**Clover:** B-but, didn't the Kung-Fu Otter and the Backflip Otter show up, big sister. That was pretty rare, right?
**White Clover:** It's rare, but nothing on the Chocolate Banana Otter...
**Sasaki:** It seems pretty exciting over here.
**Adlay:** Ah, Sasaki-san! It's been a while. Have you finished with your jobs?
**Sasaki.** It's been a while, Adlay-san. Yes, they're all done.
**East Asian Eurya:** Danchou-sama, sorry for troubling you. We'll take care of Adlay-sama from now on.
**Ghost Weed:** Hmmm, it's getting pretty lively now.
That's it! Seeing as we're all here, why don't we have a party? Let's all get some tasty food and make loads of noise!
**White Clover:** I'm not in the mood for that... My Chocolate Banana Otter...
**Clover:** Cheer up, big sister! Once you eat some tasty food, you'll forget all about your woes!
**Common Sundew:** I'm fine with whatever, there's still plenty of daylight, so I've got time to kill. But I ate a lot of chocolate during the class, so I'm pretty full up.
**Ghost Weed:** I see. Then, how about we all take a walk around the Fest and take a look?
**Adlay:** Ah, I'm sorry. There's somewhere where I'd like to go.
Would you mind if I met back up with you later?
**East Asian Eurya:** Then I'll go with you.
**Adlay:** No, I'd like to be alone if possible...
**East Asian Eurya:** ... Really? Take care not to get lost then.
**Adlay:** Yes, alright. Well, until later...
**Knotweed:** ... I'm curious. What could she be up to, going off by herself?
**Ghost Weed:** You're right! I smell a secret!
**Knotweed:** I heard all about Adlay-san's story. How did a single person like her form such a huge organisation so long ago...?
Maybe I can learn some tricks to win over people's hearts from her. That would come in useful when Knotweed-sama becomes ruler of the world.
**Ghost Weed:** Well... Should we maybe tail her?
**Common Sundew:** Oh! That sounds fun! That's a great way to kill some time, let's go!
**East Asian Eurya:** I'm not very impressed with prying onto others' privacy... But it's my job to keep an eye on Adlay-sama too.
**Knotweed:** You're not very honest, are you. If you're curious, then isn't it fine to say you're curious?
**East Asian Eurya:** A-Adlay-sama is a wonderful person! The kind of person who wouldn't get up to anything suspicious!
**Knotweed:** So, in order to confirm that, why don't we go and see what Adlay-san is up to?
If it turns out to be some private matter, then we can give her some space. Danchou-kun always has good judgement about those kinds of things, right?
**Danchou:** Well, I make do.
**East Asian Eurya:** ... I see. If Danchou-sama is going to come with us, then there shouldn't be a problem.
**Knotweed:** Then, let's go!

### Bittersweet Valentine's

The party tails Adlay. Adlay seems to be obsessed with looking for chocolate. Could it be... That they are all a selection of items to give to someone she likes? While the party is getting excited, White Clover's eyes are drawn towards the “Otter Samba”.

**Knotweed:** ... Another one.
**Ghost Weed:** And another!
**Common Sundew:** Hey, is it just me, or does it look like this person going to every single store to buy up all the chocolate?
**White Clover:** How mediocre. Shopping around before Valentine's Day for chocolate is so plebeian.
**Ghost Weed:** Ah, well, that might be so...
But on Valentine's Day, you are meant to give chocolate to the person you like, so I think it's quite a special day for girls.
I wonder if is a little sad to be denied that kind of opportunity...
**White Clover:** It's not like we're denying her of that. If you put all your heart into it, then anyone will find that present to be special.
But using the excuse of Valentine's Day to give gifts to people of the opposite gender who they don't know very well is a little...
But doing acts such as giving gifts while expecting something in return, I must say that is a little bit shallow.
**East Asian Eurya:** Adlay-san isn't that kind of person.
**Common Sundew:** If she just wanted to go and buy chocolate, she didn't need to say “I want to go alone”.
**Knotweed:** You would only normally say that if you didn't want people to know what you were doing.
Aa-haa, I think I got it!
**Ghost Weed:** Eh, what is it, what is it?
**Knotweed:** Right now, the chocolate that Adlay-san has already bought is definitely for a special someone!
It's the so called genuine chocolate! That's why she didn't want anybody to know!
**Ghost Weed:** Kyaaa! That's definitely it! Adlay-san is a young lady after all!
**White Clover:** Do you mean that the essence in people's hearts hasn't changed in over 900 years...? Now that's a very interesting topic.
**Common Sundew:** But y'know, you don't need to buy that much, right?
**Ghost Weed:** She must be unsure!
She thinks “This one looks good”, then she sees another chocolate and thinks “Ah, this one looks better”...
You can't help but get confused! I know it well!
**East Asian Eurya:** ... Grr, should we go back? If this is the case, then it's not like she's doing anything strange.
**Knotweed:** No no no! The most important problem is still standing, isn't it?
**Ghost Weed:** The important problem? What could that be!?
**Knotweed:** Who is this chocolate for... Right? Who is the special person that Adlay-san wants to keep secret from us...?
**Everyone:** [.........]
**Danchou:** Why is everyone looking at me?
**Common Sundew:** Eh? You say that after what we just said? You're a cruel one, Danchou-kun. But right now...
**Clover:** ...! Big sister, look over there! Isn't that the “Otter Samba” in Adlay-san's hands?
**White Clover:** Eh!? ... You're right! Also, it's none other than the Chocolate Fest Edition...!?
They told me before that it was already sold out...! Did they get an extra shipment...!?
No, they can't make more in such a short time. If that's the case, they were keeping some stock help back... Or it was through the black market...
**Common Sundew:** Isn't it a bit too much to say there's a black market for chocolate?
**White Clover:** Either way, it can't be like this! My “Chocolate Banana Otter” might be over there too!
**Clover:** Wait, big sister! It's dangerous to run through crowds of people!
**Common Sundew:** Aaa-ah, she jumped out. What should we do?
**Ghost Weed:** What should... We can't leave them alone together! We need to press on too!

### Epilogue

All the chocolate that Adlay had bought turned out to be an offering to the children that she couldn't protect. After learning the circumstances, the party turns sombre. That is until a scream from White Clover breaks the silence. Feeling refreshed, everyone decides to try making more chocolate.

Please give it to me...! Haaa, haa...
**Adlay:** Ara, White Clover-san.
... And everyone else? What's wrong? Did something happen?
**Knotweed:** I'm sorry! We were curious what you were up to, so we've been following you!
I was the one to suggest it, so if you're going to get mad, get mad at me!
**Ghost Weed:** Ah, no no, I couldn't help it... I was the one who instigated it, so it's my fault!
**Adlay:** Fufu... Meh, right?
**Common Sundew:** Hey, so what's the truth?
**Adlay:** The truth...?
**Common Sundew:** From our point of view, it looked like you were in some confusion as to which chocolate to get to give to your favourite guy.
In other words... Puppy love? Or could it be more romantic?
**Adlay:** Ro-romantic... Me?
Ahaa... Ahahahahaa! What's this, where did this misunderstanding come from?
**Ghost Weed:** No, that's... Well it's Valentine's Day tomorrow, and you were keeping a secret from us!
**Adlay:** It's not really a secret at all! It's a personal thing, so I thought it would have been bad to drag you all along with me.
**East Asian Eurya:** Then... So it's about 900 years ago?
**Adlay:** ... Yes.
In the end, all of the children who believed in me, adored me and followed after me... I guess you could call it a mourning gift.
**Ghost Weed:** Mourning...
**Adlay:** The damage the pests caused long ago was much worse than it is today, to the point that a festival as peaceful as this would have just been a dream.
... I couldn't save those children that I set out to save, and on top of that I'm the only one who survived and was able to enjoy this peace.
It's pathetic, shameful, and I'm so sorry.
**East Asian Eurya:** That's...!
**Adlay:** I understand. I don't intend to hate myself for it.
But, I still can't forget about those children. Above all, I'm going to do everything I possible can to save more children this time.
**Knotweed:** Umm... Once again, I'm sorry. I didn't know the situation and light heartedly...
**Adlay:** No, it's fine.
It's not a fun story to listen to and I don't want to dampen the festival mood.
**Knotweed:** I see...! So that kind of concern is the key to winning over people's hearts!
**Adlay:** ... What?
**White Clover:** AAAAAAAAAAah----------!!!!!
**Clover:** What's wrong, big sister!?
**White Clover:** It's here... It just came in! “Chocolate Banana Otter”!!
Day after day I've been searching for how to get hold of it, even participating in classes I couldn't understand, trying so hard for this gem...!
**Ghost Weed:** Wait, did you say “couldn't understand”...? You made that teacher cry, you know...?
**White Clover:** I finally got it! My work here is done!
**Clover:** That's wonderful, big sister!
**Adlay:** Did you get hold of the thing you wanted? That must be a blessing from Hraesvelgr.
**White Clover:** ... Is having faith in Hraesvelgr really this beneficial? If it is...
**Clover:** Don't trust in that kind of thing, big sister. Hasn't it always been your policy to cut open your own path, big sister?
**White Clover:** ... That's right. I got this “Chocolate Banana Otter” because I struggled without giving up.
**Common Sundew:** So why did you buy so many different kinds of chocolate? If it was for an offering, only one would have been fine, no?
**Adlay:** I was remembering each and every child one by one. What did they liked, what did they hated, what would have made them happy...?
I picked out these chocolates to match what would make each of those children happy.
**Ghost Weed:** Here here! If that's the case, I have a good idea!
**Adlay:** A good idea?
**Ghost Weed:** Yes! They would definitely be most happy with hand made, ha・nd・ma・de!
What does Danchou-san, who always gets loads of chocolate think?
**Danchou:** ... No comment.
**Common Sundew:** O-K! Then let's ask that classroom we went to before and see if we can borrow it.
**Knotweed:** Then leave the procuring of ingredients to Knotweed-sama. I'll get all of the necessary stuff in an instant.
**White Clover:** Do you think that only one person would be able to carry it all? Take someone with you who has a lot of strength and a strong spirit.
**Ghost Weed:** A strong spirit...?
**Common Sundew:** Someone who has a lot of strength?
**White Clover:** You two. I'm best suited to do the negotiations with the classroom.
**Clover:** That's my big sister! Definitely the right people in the right places!
**Adlay:** Um, but, everyone going out of their way all for my own personal circumstances is...
**Ghost Weed:** Please don't say such pitiful things! We're all Flower Knights like you!
**Adlay:** ...!
**East Asian Eurya:** You've found some good friends.
**Adlay:** It seems so... I really think so. Also...
... No. This is all of our fates.
**Knotweed:** Alright, let's do our best at making chocolate! Knotweed-sama will show you all a perfect handmade example!
**Ghost Weed:** Eeh? Is it that one with the secret ingredients?
**Knotweed:** I-I'll do it properly next time!
**Common Sundew:** O—K! Let's play ba----ll!!
**Adlay:** Thank you everyone! Also... I look forward to your handmade chocolate!