Blitz Holly Shiori Yumeoji/Bond Story

*Sergeant in the 47th Special Ranger Division skilled in the sword. His serious personality leads him to brood over things, but once he's made up his mind, he doesn't stray from the path. From "Loyal Retainer."*

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Bond Level 15 Talk
* Bond Level 30 Talk

Loyal Retainer Rehearsal

 **Yachiyo:****(Cain)**
"My, I'd say I'm in a bit of a pickle... Huff, huff... Heh heh... You're pretty impressive for being able to take down the Coyote Cain..."

 **Yachiyo:****(Cain)**
"That's right... If you see a woman called Tia, can you help me deliver a message? Tell her that Cain fought for his superior and for love, and died an honorable death."

 **Shiori:****(Holly)**
"Cain, get down!"

 **Yachiyo:****(Cain)**
"Holly?!"

 **Shiori:****(Holly)**
"Sorry I'm late! Allow me to join in!"

 **Yachiyo:****(Cain)**
"You're really late. And you're still as inflexible as ever..."

 **Shiori:****(Holly)**
"Stop talking. Medic! Please tend to his wounds!"

 **Shiori:****(Holly)**
"Your opponent is I, Holly Taker!"

 **Shiori:****(Holly)**
"A soldier's path will inevitably lead to death. My sword will bring justice to the future!"

 **Yachiyo:**Ah, no matter how many times I hear that line, it still gives me chills up my spine. And it's so like Kuon-sensei to use Yasube Horibe's farewell poem here.

 **Shiori:**"If you believe the way of the samurai leaves a clear trace, try to draw your bow"... This line, right?

 **Yachiyo:**It's supposed to mean he'll continue down his path as a warrior with no hesitation and become a role model for future generations. Isn't that cool?

 **Shiori:**I agree. I'll do my best so that I don't get swallowed up by Kuon-sensei's influence or the important role of Yasube Horibe!

 **Yachiyo:**After practicing over and over again, you look natural with your Prince Charming-like entrance. Let's keep it up.

 **Shiori:**Yes! But you're exaggerating with the Prince Charming...

 **Yachiyo:**Anyone would look like Prince Charming if they're coming to the rescue in that sort of situation.

 **Yachiyo:**It might seem that way for me even more, because you don't get this kind of hero-type role very often.

 **Shiori:**Hero... I'm happy to hear that. I think it suits Holly more than Prince Charming does...

 **Yachiyo:**Hm, I didn't think so deeply about that. But you're right, Holly is a bit too stiff to be a prince.

 **Yachiyo:**Cain said it before too, but Holly is quite serious.

 **Shiori:**Hero... This might be the keyword to understand Holly even better.

 **Shiori:**If only I could put it to use when preparing for the role... But what is a hero...

 **Yachiyo:**Stuck?

 **Shiori:**Yes. Nothing really comes straight to mind... Just like you said, it's not the kind of role I've had much experience with...

 **Yachiyo:**I don't have any specific examples either, but... Oh, when it comes heroes, you should ask Lala-san.

 **Shiori:**That reminds me, when we were at the "Performance Festival" meeting, she was talking about her favorite hero.

 **Yachiyo:**Yeah, she did. Why don't you try asking her for advice?

 **Shiori:**That's a good idea... I'll try contacting Nonomiya-san later! Thank you, Yachiyo-senpai!

The next day...

 **Yachiyo:**And that's why she lent you this DVD?

 **Shiori:**Yes! After I got in touch with her, she went out of her way to bring me this. I heard someone say "Masked Bunnyfin is here!" out of nowhere, and then she jumped down from the tree next to the door... And even struck a pose!

 **Yachiyo:**Haha, so energetic. Lala-san must've been happy to be able to help you.

 **Yachiyo:**Since she lent this to you in such high spirits, we should refer to it properly. Let's watch it.

 **Shiori:**You'll watch it together with me?

 **Yachiyo:**Of course. I'm in that scene too. Let's go over it together and make it into an even better scene♪

 **Shiori:**Yes! Nonomiya-san also matched what I'd told her, so in this story, the protagonist rushes to save his friend who's in trouble.

 **Yachiyo:**I see. And what's this DVD box?

 **Shiori:**She lent me the entire series to watch in case I end up enjoying it. I felt bad borrowing all of this at once, but she insisted on it, so...

 **Yachiyo:**I guess she didn't want to miss the chance to grow the fanbase. But since we don't normally watch tokusatsu shows, we might find this interesting.

 **Yachiyo:**Why don't we watch the ones in the box after the performance is over?

 **Shiori:**You're right. She went out of her way to lend it to us, and it could be good reference for future performances and acting too.

 **Shiori:**For now, let's watch the one she recommended. I'm playing it.

***\*beep\****

 **Yachiyo:**Huh... I always thought these were geared towards children, but the set looked legit and a lot of care was put into depicting the emotions.

 **Yachiyo:**Red?—the protagonist was also quite the serious character. I think he's a pretty good reference for Holly.

 **Shiori:**Yes...! At first, the dangers that came from his inflexibility stood out to me, but the part where that temperament of his is what saves his friend is nice.

 **Shiori:**No matter what difficulty he faces, he puts his friends first and rushes in. And how he takes down the villain makes him fitting to be called a hero.

 **Shiori:**I'd like to put this to use for Holly of course, but also for any other heroic roles I may get in the future... No, I'll definitely put it to good use!

 **Yachiyo:**Haha, looks like the Holly inside of you has appeared. If you told Lala-san about your impression in such a passionate way, I'm sure she'd be really happy.

 **Shiori:**That would make me so happy! I'll definitely tell her. I want to thank her again!

Campaign to Help Yachiyo-senpai

***\*clatter\****

 **Yachiyo:**......

 **Shiori:**Yachiyo-senpai, thank you for compiling the survey results. I have some free time – is there anything I can help with?

 **Yachiyo:**Huh? It's rare to hear you say something like that.

 **Yachiyo:**I mean, you've helped out before of course, but usually with things you pick up on yourself and without mentioning anything.

 **Yachiyo:**You're the type who worries about getting in the way by helping with things that you weren't asked to do, right?

 **Shiori:**Heh heh, Yachiyo-senpai, you see through everything.

 **Shiori:**In this play, Holly saves Cain, right? But since I'm the junior, you are always the one who helps me instead...\

 **Shiori:**That's why I thought I should try to be more proactive.

 **Shiori:**If it's not a bother, can I help...?

 **Yachiyo:**Haha, if it were Akira-senpai or Michiru-senpai, they'd probably tell you to go to the rehearsal room if you have the time to help. But I'd appreciate the extra help.

 **Yachiyo:**If anything, it seems fun. Why don't we hold a "Campaign to Help Yachiyo-senpai" during the "Loyal Retainer" rehearsals?

 **Shiori:**Really?

 **Yachiyo:**You're preparing for your role as Holly, and my role as Cain also has that calculating side to him. For both of our sakes.

 **Shiori:**Thank you very much!

 **Yachiyo:**Don't mention it. Then let's put you to work.

 **Shiori:**Yes, please leave it to me!

That Evening

 **Yachiyo:**Hm hmm♪

 **Shiori:**Oh, Yachiyo-senpai. Is that Captain Klaus' costume?

 **Yachiyo:**Bingo. I want to hurry and have Akira-senpai try it on, so I'm trying to finish it tonight.

 **Shiori:**In a hurry... Oh, then let me sew on the buttons. I learned it recently in your sewing class, so I'm sure I'll be able to do it well!

 **Yachiyo:**I see, then let's test out your skills. I'm warning you, I'm strict when it comes to costumes.

 **Shiori:**Yes! Bring it on!

A few days later...

 **Yachiyo:**(Of all days to have office work to do, it's a day when I'm raring to go rehearse. There's so much to do – I'm not even sure I'll be able to finish today...)

 **Shiori:**Yachiyo-senpai, can I take care of half?

 **Yachiyo:**That'd be a great help, but are you finished with your work already?

 **Shiori:**Yes. I want to practice with you, so please let me help. I'll be careful to not end up giving you more work instead!

 **Yachiyo:**Wow... How efficient♪ I gotta keep up.

A few days later...

 **Yachiyo:**What...?!

 **Shiori:**...? Is something wrong?

 **Yachiyo:**This... Why are there pineapples in the sweet and sour pork...? There never used to be...

 **Shiori:**Oh, you're right... Maybe a different person made it this time?

 **Yachiyo:**\*sigh\* Just my luck today.

 **Yachiyo:**Maybe I should get Holly to save me from this predicament too.

 **Shiori:**Huh? Me?

 **Yachiyo:**Thank goodness for the campaign to help Yachiyo-senpai.

 **Yachiyo:**I'll feed you. Open up...

 **Shiori:**Oh, but...

 **Yachiyo:**Hm?

 **Shiori:**Please give me a moment to think. Um... I feel like eating the pineapples isn't going to help you...

 **Shiori:**Like, I feel like Holly won't choose to help this way...

 **Yachiyo:**Well, yes, you're right... I was hoping you wouldn't pick it up.

 **Yachiyo:**Then let's try changing our way of thinking... What would Holly do in this instance?

 **Shiori:**I feel like he'd encourage you to get over the things you don't like. Even when I put aside my role, I think that'd be the right way to go about it.

 **Shiori:**So all that I can do is to cheer you on with eating the pineapples.

 **Yachiyo:**Oops. I thought I'd be able to distract you from the pineapples by bringing up role preparations... Do I HAVE to eat them by myself?

 **Shiori:**How about just eating one? I'll eat the rest.

 **Yachiyo:**Ngh... The way you stubbornly stand your ground is like the uncompromising Holly.

 **Shiori:**I'm sorry if I sounded mean.

 **Yachiyo:**Not at all. You said it for my own good.

 **Yachiyo:**This sounds like a conversation Holly and Cain would have.

 **Shiori:**Oh, you're right. Holly is the youngest member of the 47th Special Ranger Division, so he seems like he'd be worried about stepping over the line.

 **Yachiyo:**Cain would probably end up eating it one way or another... All right, I guess I'll give it a try.

 **Yachiyo:**Ugh... \*nom\*... Hm... Mhm...

 **Shiori:**Are you okay, Yachiyo-senpai?

 **Yachiyo:**Gulp... Yuck. I managed to eat it, but there's no way I can overcome it.

 **Shiori:****(Holly)**
"Cain, good job on eating the pineapples you dislike so much!"

 **Yachiyo:**......!

 **Shiori:****(Holly)**
"That's Coyote Cain of the 47th Special Ranger Division for you. I, Holly Taker, will take care of the remaining pineapples!"

 **Yachiyo:****(Cain)**
"Well, now, Holly. Please don't bring up my 'Coyote' name for a mere slice of pineapple."

 **Yachiyo:****(Cain)**
"Cain Hude is a cunning and shrewd coyote. If some girl were to see me struggling over a slice of pineapple, they'd be so disappointed in me."

 **Shiori:****(Holly)**
"All right then. Are you saying you'll eat all of it then?"

 **Yachiyo:****(Cain)**
"...Half. I can do it if I put my mind to it... \*nom\* ...Ugh, hnng..."

 **Shiori:****(Holly)**
"Haha! That's it! Then I'll have the remaining half!"

**Yachiyo & Shiori:**...Pfft. Heh heh!

 **Shiori:**After I talked to Nonomiya-san, she brought over DVDs right away. She was so cool. Just like a hero.

 **Shiori:**Thanks to Yachiyo-senpai's help, I was able to deepen my understanding of Holly.

 **Shiori:**But it was heartwarming to see her try her best to eat the pineapples in the sweet and sour pork. I can't help but chuckle whenever I remember it.

 **Shiori:**I'm sure Holly would be able to hold back his laughter though. I have to focus harder.