Howling Power! The Tournament on the Snow/Story

### The Snow Festival has Finally Come

The Snow Festival in Winter Rose has begun. Cerastium and the others who came to do security at the festival are curious about the popular “Snowball Fight” event. At the recommendation of Diamond Frost and the others, they decide to enter into the event.

**Cerastium:** Waa, look look! There are loads of snow sculptures! There are lots of visitors and it's pretty crowded too!
**Chili Pepper:** Wa, there are so many stalls! It may be because of the snowy backdrop, but the atmosphere is completely different from Bergamot Valley's festivals!
Uh-huh, it's suitably lively seeing as I've offered to do security♪
**Snow Dragon:** Originally it was a custom for good harvests and health, but now it's more centred around that event.
**Cerastium:** Huh, really? You know a lot, Snow Dragon-san!
**Snow Dragon:** It's only natural to do a little research before taking on a mission.
**Chili Pepper:** Hmmm... W-well I also knew that!
**Cerastium:** You two are amazing... I'll do my best to not lose to you! Right, Chuu-san.
**Snow Dragon:** I don't mind people who are motivated. I look forward to working with you all today.
**Cerastium:** Yeah, you too!
**Chili Pepper:** A pleasure! Well there won't be any problems if you leave everything to to me! Unfortunately you guys might not get a chance!
**Snow Dragon:** I wonder if it's going to be alright to be *that* motivated...? That person has a unique way of expressing herself...
**Diamond Frost:** Welcome, welcome to the Snow Festival! Are you the kids that have come to help with the security?
**Chili Pepper:** Ye-es, I'm Chili Pepper!
**Snow Dragon:** Snow Dragon, a pleasure. This is...
**Cerastium:** I-I'm Ce-Cerastium... \*achoo\*!
**Poinsettia:** Wah, are you OK!?
**Cerastium:** Y-yeah, sorry. I'm just not used to the cold...
**Ghost Weed:** Aah, I understand! Winter Rose is pretty cold, isn't it? No matter how blessed you are by the World Flower, the cold still gets to your bones.
**Cerastium:** Yeah... But I'll do my best to get used to it!
Also, I really like the snow and ice. I'm from Lilywood so I don't really see snow, even though I use ice magic...
**Holly:** Eeh, aren't Lilywooders who can use ice magic pretty rare?
**Diamond Frost:** I'd like to see it sometime. Myself, Ghost Weed and the Viburnum sisters can use it but...
**Ghost Weed:** Ah, but I'm from Banana Ocean...
**Poinsettia:** Saying that, I wonder Viburnum-chan and Snowdrop-chan are entering the Snowball Fight this time?
**Snow Dragon:** Snowball Fight... Of course, it's the Snow Festival's main event. It's said to be a tournament that only Flower Knights can enter.
**Ghost Weed:** Um, I'm from Banana Ocean...
**Cerastium:** Yeah yeah! I'm also interested in the Snowball Fight! It's so intense that it's been called a “martial arts tournament on the snow” and a lot of people come to watch it!
**Chili Pepper:** Eeh! Then I really want to enter! If I enter the fray, then there's no doubt it'll get super exciting♪
**Cerastium:** I'm also interested in it, but today's my security job...
**Diamond Frost:** Ara, you can still enter. Anyone from other countries who want to join can do so since the number of patrol officers is quite high this time,.
But, you'll need to use your break times from the security job, so it might be a little difficult...
**Cerastium:** Eh, really!?
**Chili Pepper:** That's not an issue at all for me! It's decided, I'm going to enter the Snowball Fight!
**Cerastium:** Well, I suppose I'll also check it out...!
**Poinsettia:** Oh! Great great! Then let's all go to the tournament reception!

### The Strongest Flower Knight Joins the Fight

It is said that Kalanchoe, one of the best Flower Knights in Winter Rose, is entering the tournament. Snow Dragon, who wasn't interested in joining the tournament, suddenly decided to participate after Chili Pepper agitated her by saying “Are you afraid to lose to Kalanchoe?”

**Cerastium:** We should be able to enter here.
**Chili Pepper:** There are so many other Flower Knights here. Is everyone here to enter the tournament? Well, it doesn't matter who shows up as I'm going to be the winner!
**Ghost Weed:** Ah, talking of which, there's meant to be a really amazing person entering the tournament this time.
**Chili Pepper:** Amazing person?
**Ghost Weed:** Look, it's Kalanchoe-san over there! Next to her is her friend, Kalanchoe Pinnata-san! She's one of the strongest Flower Knights in all of Winter Rose!
**Snow Dragon:** Kalanchoe-san... I've heard of her. She's from a remote village that trains the strongest Flower Knights and she was the only one to clear all the legendary trials...
**Cerastium:** I also heard that story too! For such an amazing person to show up here...!
**Diamond Frost:** So how about you Snow Dragon-san? Are you going to try entering?
**Snow Dragon:** No, I won't bother. It's not like I don't like snowball fights, but I really should focus on my mission...
**Chili Pepper:** Arere? You're running away Snow Dragon-san.
**Snow Dragon:** … What did you say?
**Chili Pepper:** Is it possible that you're afraid of being matched against that Kalanchoe-san person?
**Snow Dragon:** Nobody's saying that!
**Chili Pepper:** That's right. Snow Dragon-san's so smart and capable that she must have just decided to avoid all games that she couldn't win.
**Snow Dragon:** ... You really do seem to enjoy taunting people like that. The thing I hate most is you saying that I can't win or do anything. If you're going to keep saying this, then I'm not going to bite my tongue any longer!
I'm going to enter into the Snowball Fight! I'm going to show you that I can beat Kalanchoe-san, Chili Pepper-san!
**Chili Pepper:** Uh-hun, that's the spirit! I'll pay you back with my snowball fighting technique!
**Cerastium:** Wawa... Somehow those two have amazing motivation...
**Ghost Weed:** It feels like they both hate to lose. There's no getting in between them...
**Poinsettia:** Everyone, our entries are done.
**Holly:** Eh, already? You work fast, Poinsettia.
**Poinsettia:** Yeah, everyone seems like they had huge motivation, so I had to do the entries straight away! Or something like that!
Ah, that's right! You need to form teams of two for this tournament.
So I entered Snow Dragon-chan and Cerastium-chan, then Chili Pepper-chan and Ghost Weed-chan as teams!
**All three:** [[[Eh?]]]
**Ghost Weed:** ...... Eh?
**Chili Pepper:** Ghost Weed-san? I'd be fine by myself, but rules are rules.
Also, Ghost Weed-san's from Winter Rose, so she'll be used to the cold and won't hold me back♪ Well, for the time being, I'm counting on you.
**Ghost Weed:** I already told you I'm from Banana Ocean... I'm stuck between a rock and a cold place...! Uu, how unlucky...!
**Cerastium:** Ah, eh, ummm...
**Snow Dragon:** ... No matter, it can't be helped. I'll do my best to become champion. So, please stick with me.
**Cerastium:** Y-yeah! I'll do my very best! Um... It's a pleasure!
**Snow Dragon:** ... Yeah, once again I'm counting on you. Well then, let's get straight to it.
**Cerastium:** Eh? Where are we going...?
**Snow Dragon:** It's decided. We're going to introduce ourselves to Kalanchoe-san. An introduction to our declaration of war.

### This is a Team Snowball Fight

Kalanchoe and her childhood friend Kalanchoe Pinnata completed the tournament entry procedures. Kalanchoe Pinnata loves everything about the city, and so with sparkling eyes, she plans a way to compete in the urban snowball fight.

**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** ... OK, with this, our entry is complete.
**Kalanchoe:** A snowball fighting tournament. It's my first time, so I'm a little nervous.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** You'll be fine, Kalanchoe. I'll also do my best to support you properly.
Also... Haa... Isn't this city Snow Festival wonderful, Kalanchoe...? It's not only the city people on the streets, but as expected all the stalls, and the food, are also fashionable.
**Kalanchoe:** Yeah, it's completely different from the village. I was also surprised by everything when I first got here,.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Eeh, really...? I was really a country bumpkin at that time. Even now, I haven't completely separated myself from it.
**Kalanchoe:** Is that so? You've been to so many places to learn about city life though, Kalanchoe Pinnata.
By the way, today's snowball fighting tournament is meant to be an “urban snowball fight”.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** I-is that true!?
I used to despise it when the children would play around by having snowball fights in the country, but there's no way it would be the same in the city as there will be rules set...!
Aah, it will be so sophisticated! With this, I'm sure I'll be able to get one step further away from being a bumpkin.
**Kalanchoe:** Ummm, I wonder...
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** You should also get more experience with the city ways, Kalanchoe. Then you'll see how unneeded the country ways are.
Old fashioned traditions and irrational customs... That's right, it would be best to not even have those dangerous trials...
**Kalanchoe:** Kalanchoe Pinnata...
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** In order to not have any more losses because of the unique circumstances of our village, we need to get various experiences of city life and take them back to convince the chief.
**Kalanchoe:** Yeah, you're right. That's all we can do. Let's do our best.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Yeah, let's do our best... Kalanchoe.
**Stall Lady:** Ladies! How about a hot crepe? They're warm and delicious!
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Wow, hot crepes!? They look so gorgeous and urbane...! We'll have two of the chocolate ones, miss!
**Stall Lady:** On the way!
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** ...... Ah, eh, umm, isn't it important to learn about the food that is unique to the city?
**Kalanchoe:** Fufu, I don't mind if you want to look at fancy clothes or taste delicious food.
We should also do our best to make the most of the snowball fight too.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** ... Yes, of course.
**Snow Dragon:** Excuse me, are you Kalanchoe-san and Kalanchoe Pinnata-san?
**Kalanchoe:** Yeah, that's us. And you are...?
**Snow Dragon:** Pleased to meet you, I'm Snow Dragon from Blossom Hill. I've come to declare war.
**Kalanchoe:** De-declare war...?
**Snow Dragon:** I've heard about your ability! Winter Rose's strongest! That's why I dare to challenge you to your face!
We will be the ones who will defeat you and win this snowball fight!
**Kalanchoe:** ............
**Cerastium:** Y-you really do come from dead on...
**Kalanchoe:** Umm... You caught me off guard with your suddenness, but are you also joining the snowball fight?
... Yes, I see. For the sake of Kalanchoe Pinnata, and for your sakes too, I'll fight with all my strength. Nice to meet you.
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, I look forward to it.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** That was a passionate handshake... It's a bit surprising, but it seems like issuing challenges head on is a trend in the city!
**Cerastium:** I-I don't think it's like that...
**Viburnum:** Everyone, thanks for waiting! It's now time to start Winter Rose's Snow Festival snowball fight!
**Snowberry:** W-wait a minute onee-chan! Why are we doing a live commentary!? If we do this, we can't participate in the tournament!
**Viburnum:** This time for a change, we're going to provide an explanation on the situation and try to discover all the hopes and expectations!
I've been thinking that in this day and age of competition, it's important that we nurture the younger generation...
**Snowberry:** Ooh! I see, I see...
Hey, we're still fit and capable!
**Viburnum:** Ahaha, well♪ Then let's skip all the bothersome explanations and go straight to the first round!
The first match up is...
Snow Dragon and Cerastium team vs. Chili Pepper and Ghost Weed teeeeeeeaaaaaam!
**Snow Dragon:** I can't believe it, we're against you in the first match.
**Chili Pepper:**Uwaa, I'm sorry? It's going to be such a pity, but I'm going to need to cut you off in the first match.
**Snow Dragon:** Ara, are you talking to yourself? If you keep wagging your tongue like that, then you're going to end up in tears!
**Chili Pepper:** Humph, what's that! I'll beat you to a pulp with my skills!
**Cerastium:** Th-the sparks are flying yet again...
**Ghost Weed:** Chili Pepper-san's amazing! Let's do it, Chili Pepper-san!
**Snowberry:** Round one, ready! Set............ Start!

### We Won But...?

The Snow Dragon and Cerastium team has one the first and second round. However, when it comes down to the play by play of the match, the teamwork's not great. If they keep winning like this they're going to lose at some point, so Snow Dragon suggests that they practice until the third round starts.

**Viburnum:** The winners of the first round are...
... Snow Drrrragon and Cerrrastiuuuuum!!
**Cerastium:** W-we won... We won!
**Snow Dragon:** Hm, as expected.
**Ghost Weed:** Ah... Umm, Chili Pepper-san... Th-that's a shame...
**Chili Pepper:** …............
**Snow Dragon:** That wasn't a bad match. But it seems that your efforts weren't enough.
**Chili Pepper:** ... ----!! Shit! I'll remember this! This won't be the last of me!!
**Ghost Weed:** Eh!? Ch-Chili Pepper-san, wa-, Don't pull... Waa----!!
**Snowberry:** They've abandoned the field like old trash... Anyway, congratulations Snow Dragon-chan and Cerastium-chan! Get ready for round 2!
**Cerastium:** Ah, um, understood!
**Snow Dragon:** ... Cerastium-san, there were a lot of worrying moments in that last match. I'm going to be straight with you from now on, so please improve your game for the next round.
**Cerastium:** Y-yeah! But I don't really know how to get better immediately...
**Snow Dragon:** Really? Firstly, your snowball making speed is...
**Diamond Frost:** Snow Dragon-san, it's already time for the second round. I wonder if it'll go well?
**Holly:** ... Hmm, I wonder.
**Poinsettia:** ?? What do you mean “I wonder”?
**Holly:** It's true that they are superior when it comes to the match itself, but I wonder if the two of them are on the same page or not?
**Poinsettia:** Ah, now that you've said it, you could be right! It feels like Snow Dragon-chan is running ahead, and Cerastium-chan is doing her best to keep up!
**Diamond Frost:** It seems like they aren't very compatible. They won this time, but at this rate...
**Viburnum:** The winners, Snow Dragon and Cerastiuuuuum!!
**Cerastium:** Haa... haa... W-we won! Great...!
**Snow Dragon:** ... Not good.
Winning with such a close margin is not allowed! It's nowhere near a perfect victory!
**Cerastium:** Um, y-yeah, that's right... I must have held you back... I'm sorry.
**Snow Dragon:** Luckily we have some time until the third match. Cerastium-san, let's have a practice match until then.
**Cerastium:** Y-yeah, OK! I'll do my best to get better!
**Poinsettia:** Good work you two! You know, that match...
**Snow Dragon:** I'm sorry, we have no time. Let's do this later. Let's go, Cerastium-san.
**Holly:** Ummm, are they going to be alright?
**Diamond Frost:** If they practice and get a little better, then there shouldn't be an issue in the next match...
**Poinsettia:** But I have a feeling that's not going to be enough. Right, Ghost Weed-cha...
Huh? Where did Ghost Weed-chan and Chili Pepper-chan go...?

### Acknowledging Effort

Cerastium is worried that she'll never get in sync with Snow Dragon. Kalanchoe Pinnata, who just happened to be passing by hears Cerastium's woes and she says that it's important to acknowledge each other's efforts.

**Snow Dragon:** You're too slow at passing the snowballs! Pass them quicker!
**Cerastium:** Y-yeah!
**Snow Dragon:** You need to time breaking cover to the exact moment of my signal! It's not just for show, so you need to do it!
**Cerastium:** U-under... stood!
**Snow Dragon:** .........
**Cerastium:** Ouch-ch-ch... S-sorry. I'm not getting better at all...
**Snow Dragon:** ... We'll take a short break. There won't be any difference if we keep going like this.
**Cerastium:** You're right, I'm sorry...
**Snow Dragon:** ... I'm going for a walk.
**Cerastium:** ... Haa. I'm just holding Snow Dragon-san back.
You think so too, don't you Chuu-san...? Uu, I've been watching Snow Dragon-san's movements and habits... But I'm not getting better fast...
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Ara, you're the one from before...
**Cerastium:** Ah, Kalanchoe Pinnata-san! You were with... Where's Kalanchoe-san?
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** She got hungry and went to the food stalls, fufu. I'm in the middle of looking around the Snow Festival, but...
What's happened? You've got such a long face.
**Cerastium:** ... Actually...
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** ... It's certainly tough to get in sync with people who you've teamed up with for the first time.
**Cerastium:** Yeah... Snow Dragon-san has a gruff way of speaking, but she's a diligent and hard worker. I learned that well by working with her at today's tournament.
She's made her feelings clear of wanting to win this contest. So I want to do my best.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Fufu, Cerastium-san is also a very diligent worker. You're thinking this hard all for someone else...
It'll be alright, as long as you can take note of each other's efforts, then you'll definitely match paces.
For that to work, it might be a good idea to have a little chat with Snow Dragon-san. If we do that, then I'm sure you'll both find things to take note about each other.
**Cerastium:** Kalanchoe Pinnata-san... Yeah, you're right. I'll try and speak to Snow Dragon-san more!
Thank you, Kalanchoe Pinnata-san! I'm glad you listened to my story! It feels like you've given me the push I needed.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** I'm glad I could help. We also want to meet you guys in peak condition during our match.
**Cerastium:** Ehehe, that's right. I also want to challenge the Kalanchoes with our perfect teamwork! Yeah, I'll do my best!
–At the same time, At the Edge of the Snow Festival Venue–
**Snow Dragon:** ...... Haa. I need to cool my head.
**???:** That's exactly right, right?
**Snow Dragon:** ! Chili Pepper-san...! Did you see that?
**Chili Pepper:** Hm, I just happened to pass by. Well thanks to that, I was able to see Snow Dragon-san looking pathetic.
**Snow Dragon:** What did you...
... No, it's just as you say. The fact that I can't get in sync with Cerastium-san must be pathetic.
**Chili Pepper:** Wh-what was that, admitting it so openly.
If you can be so honest now, then you should talk honestly with Cerastium-san! You're just heavy handedly forcing your own selfish orders on her and not even seeing all of Cerastium-san's effort at all!
**Snow Dragon:** Cerastium-san's efforts...
**Chili Pepper:** She's been working hard to match you, Snow Dragon-san. It's not only Snow Dragon-san who's trying to win!
**Snow Dragon:** ......!!
**Chili Pepper:** ... You don't have anything to say. Or is it more like it's not worth listening to what a defeated opponent has to say?
**Snow Dragon:** ... No, you've opened my eyes. Right, you're right...
I need to apologise to Cerastium-san. Then, we'll show everyone a perfect victory together! Thank you for opening my eyes, Chili Pepper-san.
**Chili Pepper:** Eh!? H-how sudden! I-It's not like I'm happy to hear you say that or anything!
I don't think it's going to be that easy to get a perfect victory though! Next time, it'll be me that'll take the clean sweep!
**Snow Dragon:** Next time, eh... I don't think you're going to get a chance to fight in the snowball fight tournament any more...
... No, Cerastium-san's more important right now. I need to hurry back!
**Cerastium:** Ah, Snow Dragon-san...!
**Snow Dragon:** Cerastium-san...
**Cerastium:** Ah, you know...
**Snow Dragon:** I'm sorry Cerastium-san.
**Cerastium:** Eh?
**Snow Dragon:** I've been completely blind to your efforts. Instead, I've just been getting annoyed...
You've been working hard to follow my arrogant instructions. Even though you couldn't do anything at first, you've gradually reduced the gap from my ideals. Your efforts have been... Wonderful.
**Cerastium:** Snow Dragon-san...
**Snow Dragon:** So, I'm also going to push myself. Please tell me what you're comfortable with and your special skills. I'll do my best to match it too.
**Cerastium:** Snow Dragon-san... Yeah!
Me too, I'm going to work even harder! Let's both do our best! If we do that, we should be perfectly in sync!
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, let's work together to achieve that perfect victory!

### A Huge Mix Up, the Final Match!?

Snow Dragon and the others are in peak condition from the third round. Thus in the final round, it is decided that Kalanchoe's team and Chili Pepper's team, who had won in the consolation rounds, would compete in a three way match. However, a swarm of pests with bad timing appears.

**Viburnum:** Ohoho! That's some outstanding teamwork from Snow Dragon and Cerastium's team! The opposing team is overwheeeelmed!!
**Snowberry:** You're right, compared to their last match, their movements have become so much better! They're both working as one!
**Cerastium:** Snow Dragon-san! Now!
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, focus fire!
**Viburnum:** Match compleeeete! The winners are... Snow Dragon and Cerastium's teeeeeam!
**Cerastium:** Yay! We did it, Snow Dragon-san!
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, victory to us!
**Kalanchoe:** Amazing, you're winning streak keeps growing! It's like you're completely different people with how much your teamwork's improved since the second round.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** That's right, definitely... You've both properly acknowledged each other's efforts.
At this rate, it might be possible... To have the final match against them.
**Kalanchoe:** Yeah, it definitely seems so. We'd better not get distracted. We need to have a good fight against them in the final match.
**Diamond Frost:** You guys were amazing, Snow Dragon-san! You've made it to the final round!
**Cerastium:** Well, I'm surprised that we made it to the finals in our first appearance...!
**Snow Dragon:** The tournament's not over yet. Rather, this is a crucial point, so we can't lose focus.
Also... Our final opponents must be...
**Kalanchoe:** Yeah, I was sure I'd get to fight you guys.
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, I thought so too. I'll be honoured to fight you as per my declaration.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Let's all do our best.
**Cerastium:** Yeah, we won't lose!
**Viburnum:** It's now what you've all been waiting for! The final round of the Snowball Fight Tournament is about to start!
... But, first, there's something I need to tell you first! There has been a sudden addition of special rules for this final round!
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Ara, a special rule? This is sudden... Does this happen often in the city?
**Snowberry:** There has been a team that has won the consolation rounds with a furious momentum! So for this final round, we're going to include that team and make it a three way match!
**Cerastium:** Three teams!? Ho-how do you even fight in something like that? Also, whoever won the consolation rounds must be an amazing team, who on earth could it be...?
**Viburnum:** It's this team who won the consolation rounds!
Chili Pepper and Ghost Weed's teeeeeeam!!
**Snow Dragon:** Chili Pepper-san! Don't tell me that you guys won...
**Chili Pepper:** Of course, I told you so! I told you that I'd win with a clean sweep the next time!
Were you just going to congratulate me on losing the first round!? After that, I came up with a foolproof strategy with Ghost Weed-san and won the consolation rounds! It's going to be me who will win the championship!
**Poinsettia:** Gh-Ghost Weed-chan... It's because of this that you haven't been around all this time...
**Ghost Weed:** Uuu, all the joints in my body are already screaming... Let's finish this final round... quickly...
**Viburnum:** O-K everyone! Are all your preparations made?
So, the three way finale! Who will be the last team standiiiiing!?
**Snow Dragon:** We'll definitely be the champions! Gaze upon out heroic figures!
**Chili Pepper:** Put aside that kind of talk for now! It's already decided that I'll be champion!
**Kalanchoe:** What amazing determination... I'm not going to lose either. I'm seriously aiming for the championship too. I'm counting on you, Kalanchoe Pinnata.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Yes, I don't plan on holding back. I'll give it my all until the very end in this urban snowball fight!
**Ghost Weed:** Mumumu, my stomach's so empty but I've come this far! I'm going to give Chili Pepper-san all the support she needs!
**Cerastium:** ... Fufu, Chuu-san's also full of enthusiasm! Please support us!
With the teamwork with Snow Dragon-san, we'll definitely be champions!
**Viburnum:** Yes, great great! That's the finale spirit! I'm excited to see which team wins♪ Well then, let's get to it...
**Stock:** Viburnum-san! I' sorry, but it's an emergency!
**Peperomia:** A pest swarm has appeared and is heading to this location! It's going to be a little tough by ourselves with their numbers, ...
**Viburnum:** Eeeh!? Seriously!? Uwaa, but the promise...!
**Lion's Ear:** I-I'm sorry that it's in the middle of the match...! But, we'd really like you to lend a hand...!
**Chili Pepper:** Eee-----h!? Those pests! I absolutely won't forgive them for getting in my way! It's not going to be enough just to crush them with all my power!
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Let's go everyone! I'll also provide support.
**Snow Dragon:** Let's go Cerastium-san! With our collaboration, it won't take long to deal with these pests!
**Cerastium:** ... Yeah! Let's join our power and protect the Snow Festival!

### Howling Power! The Tournament on the Snow

Snow Dragon and the others cooperate with their comrades and destroy the pests one by one. Chili Pepper was determined from the start, and joins forces to confront the leader of the swarm of pests. In order to protect the Snow Festival and resume the final round, the Flower Knights join together to challenge the pests...!

**Snowball Throwing Pest:** ShuShuu! ShuuShuu!!
**Kalanchoe:** !! So quick...!
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** It seems their numbers are just like we were told. Take care, Kalanchoe!
**Chili Pepper:** Hnn, their numbers mean nothing! This'll be over as soon as we defeat them all!
**Snowball Throwing Pest:** ShuuShuuShuuuu!
**Chili Pepper:** Uwaa! Kuu!
**Kalanchoe:** Chili Pepper-san!
Fuu... Haa!!
**Ghost Weed:** A-are you alright!? Chili Pepper-san!
**Chili Pepper:** I-it's nothing... I can do this much by myse...
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** No, there's too many to take on by yourself. Also, looking at how these pests move, they're used to being in the snow... You're not allowed to do anything crazy.
**Ghost Weed:** Th-that's right! Aren't you going to win the snowball fight? Then don't waste your strength here, let's work together with everyone!
**Chili Pepper:** Gu... I-I understand...
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Luckily, they're not so strong individually. If we all work together, then they won't be undefeatable.
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, then let's come up with a cooperative strategy straight away.
There are a lot of us who are fighting together for the first time, so I'll show you how to fight together properly.
**Chili Pepper:** ... Eeh, it's like you're a completely different person from that selfish one before.
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, thanks to the advice I got from someone.
**Chili Pepper:** Tch, it seems like I've given my enemy quarter.
... Ehehe, I'm looking forward to the snowball fight finals.
**Snow Dragon:** Fufu, me too.
**Peperomia:** I won't let you come here! Eeii!
**Stock:** Kuraeee!!
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** I'm going too, haa...!
**Snowball Throwing Pest:** Shuu!? ShuuShuu!!
**Kalanchoe:** Yeah, perfect teamwork. Leave the rest to me... Haa!!
**Snowball Throwing Pest:** Shuu! Shuuu!
**Chili Pepper:** Don't think you can flee from me! YaaaaA!!
**Snowball Throwing Pest:** ShuUu...! ......uu!
**Snow Dragon:** Keep up the pace, their numbers are thinning!
**Cerastium:** Eh, what's the matter Chuu-san? Over there, eh....!!
Get down Snow Dragon-san!!
**Snow Dragon:** Ha!? Ku....!
**Large Pest:** GooO... GooooOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**Snow Dragon:** So big...! This must the swarm leader! If we take it down, the others should slow down...!
**Cerastium:** I'll distract it with my magic, so with that ski Snow Dragon-san...!
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, got it!
You pests who would interfere with our final match! Prepare yourselves! I'll deliver a full body blow to you!
**Chili Pepper:** Oho! Isn't monopolising on all the glory a bit unfair? I'll also lend you my power!
**Kalanchoe:** Don't let down your guard. We should move as one and challenge it with all our power.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** I'll also join in with the support, Cerastium-san!
**Cerastium:** Thanks, Kalanchoe Pinnata-san...!
OK, if everyone joins forces, we'll definitely win! Let's go!!

### Epilogue

Once the swarm of pests were all beaten down, the final round of the snowball fight resumes. The winners were Kalanchoe's team. Although frustrated at her loss, Snow Dragon still thanks Cerastium for all the things she's gained by teaming up with her. With today to think back on, she once again decides to continue with her efforts.

**Chili Pepper:** Haa... Haa...!
**Kalanchoe:** ...Gu....
**Snow Dragon:** Ha...... Ha......
**Snowberry:** The victors of the final match are -----
**Viburnum:** ---- Kalanchoe and Kalanchoe Pinnata's teeeeeeeam!!
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** W-we did it... We did it Kalanchoe! With this we've become wonderful city folk!
**Kalanchoe:** I'm not sure about the city folk part, but... Yeah, we did it!
**Snow Dragon:** ... Fuu, in the end my ability to become Winter Rose's top was vainglorious.
**Cerastium:** Yeah,they were really strong...
But, we did the best that we could! We even managed to hit Kalanchoe-san with a snowball..!
**Snow Dragon:** ... Yes, Cerastium-san's collaboration went really well. It's all because of your effort.
**Cerastium:** Ehehe... It's because you also met me in the middle, Snow Dragon-san! I'm so happy you said it went well!
**Snow Dragon:** ... Cerastium-san. Thank you for sticking with me and not giving up.
We lost in the end, which is pretty annoying. But... I gained a lot by fighting alongside you. With the experience I gained, I'm going to improve even more.
**Cerastium:** Snow Dragon-san... Yeah! I also made some amazing memories!
It would be nice to enter together again! Next time, let's win it!
**Snow Dragon:** That's right, if we made it this far, there's no way we can do anything but win. I need to start special training for the next time...
**Cerastium:** Eh, a-already!? I know you're talking about yourself, but isn't it a bit too soon...!?
**Chili Pepper:** ............
**Ghost Weed:** Y-yaa, we got this far from the consolation matches! Thanks for all your work, Chili Pepper-san!
... Ch-Chili Pepper-saan?
**Chili Pepper:** ......U......Uu...!
**Ghost Weed:** Wa, wa, wa! Pl-please don't cry! It was an amazing fight, wasn't it!
**Chili Pepper:** B-but! A loser's still a loser...! Shit......!
**Snow Dragon:** Good work, Chili Pepper-san.
**Chili Pepper:** Snow Dragon, san... What is it, have you come to laugh at the dogs who ended up bottom of the three...?
**Snow Dragon:** I wouldn't ever do something like that. You worked your hardest.
I said it earlier, but thanks to you I'm now able to see the efforts of others. I now know that everyone is a comrade who's worked hard.
That also applies to you too, Chili Pepper-san. Your words and attitude are still bad, and my first impression of you wasn't good but...
**Ghost Weed:** Wa- Straight to the point...
**Snow Dragon:** I can see from the way you've won your matches up until now that you're not all talk, but someone who works hard.
**Chili Pepper:** ...!
**Snow Dragon:** I truly have respect for you for getting this far through the consolation matches. So, congratulations Chili Pepper-san.
**Chili Pepper:** ... Next time, I'll absolutely crush you! Make sure you've signed your will!
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, when that time comes, I'll face you with all my power.
**Kalanchoe:** Kalanchoe Pinnata, once again, thanks for your hard work. Also... Thanks.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Ara, it's fine. I'm also really grateful. This is the best city experience I could get.
**Kalanchoe:** Yeah, well that might be so but... I'm happy I left the village with you, Kalanchoe Pinnata.
As long as I have a bond with you, I'll definitely get stronger, Kalanchoe Pinnata. So... We can change so many things. So thanks.
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Kalanchoe...
Yeah, me too... As long as I'm with you, I'll definitely get stronger and be able to protect everyone.
Then, we'll be able to change that village... Fufu, I'm looking forward to working with you from now on, Kalanchoe.
**Kalanchoe:** Yes, of course.
**Cerastium:** Kalanchoe Pinnata-san, Kalanchoe-san! Good work on the match!
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Cerastium-san! Snow Dragon-san and Chili Pepper-san too... Good work, it was super fun.
**Cerastium:** Yeah, I had a lot of fun and learned a lot too! By the way, once I finish all my remaining jobs, would you all like to go and get something to eat together. Like a victory feast? Something like that!
**Kalanchoe Pinnata:** Well, that would be wonderful! Victory feast... It sounds so city like and wonderful♪
That's right, I was recommended a wonderful shop by a friend in the knight company! If you don't mind, shall we go and check it out?
It's meant to have a really stylish limited menu for the Snow Festival♪
**Cerastium:** A Snow Festival menu!? I'm really curious! Let's go! Is it alright with Snow Dragon-san and the others?
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, I don't mind. It's a rare opportunity, so I want to ask Kalanchoe-san about all the secrets to her strength.
**Chili Pepper:** Ah... M-me too! I want you to teach me too! The way to get strong! I-is that alright...?
**Kalanchoe:** ... Yeah, if I'm good enough. A way to get stronger to protect everyone.
**Snow Dragon:** Yes, I'm in your debt.
-*Although there may sometimes be friction, the bonds between these beautifully blooming Flowers is the strongest power that brings out their best. The bonds formed in that snow field will surely become a wonderful force.*