8.5th Anniversary Popularity Poll!/Story

### First Half

The party has defeated a gigantic pest that has been causing significant damage in Banana Ocean. A commemorative party is being held to celebrate their achievement. Turnip Rape and Saintpaulia attend the grand anniversary party dressed in dresses at the recommendation of Aphelandra.

**Turnip Rape:** Wait, just a moment! Kuu...
**Saintpaulia:** It's already got here... What an agile pest.
**Turnip Rape:** This thing's quick when it's running away. What should we do, Danchou?
... Right. We won't chase it. Roger.
**Saintpaulia:** If it's running away this fast, it's going to be quite some time before it comes back.
So what should we do while we wait?
**Turnip Rape:** We return to Banana Ocean's garrison. We have to make our battle reports.
**Aphelandra:** He-ey, how's it going over there? ... Ah, it seems fine!
**Saintpaulia:** Aphelandra-san. Good work. No major damage over here.
**Turnip Rape:** Well, it managed to get away. But we managed to deal a heavy blow to it, so it probably won't be back for a while.
**Aphelandra:** That's a relief. Your assistance has really helped us out!
That pest seems like it's sensitive to festivals and lively events. It shows up at every festival and wrecks the event before running off quickly...
But it's wonderful that you managed to deal a heavy blow to it. We can't stand it ruining every festival we have.
**Turnip Rape:** What a troublesome pest... It's a real problem.
Danchou. Are we going to hang around here for a while? If it appears again while we're still around here, then please leave it to me.
**Saintpaulia:** We can't let you go alone, Turnip Rape-chan. Danchou-san, please let me go out too.
**Aphelandra:** Thank you, you two! Thank you too, Danchou-kun.
So, shall we go back to the garrison!?
**Turnip Rape:** Haa, we can finally take a break. It's so hot outside, so a cold drink really hits the spot...
**Saintpaulia:** Keeping hydrated is important.
**Turnip Rape:** Also... Seeing as we don't have any missions to do, that means we can do what we want, right?
Maybe I should go on patrol by taking a swim in the sea? What about you, Saintpaulia?
**Saintpaulia:** Sounds good. I want to go shopping.
**Turnip Rape:** Yeah, that sounds good too! Yeah, it's starting to get fun here. Hey, Danchou. Can we go?
**Danchou:** Of course. Let's have an early Summer vacation.
**Saintpaulia:** Ya-ay, Summer vacation. What a great idea♪
**Turnip Rape:** Should we go shopping first? We should make a plan...
**Aphelandra:** Aah, you two... Danchou-kun too! So you're all here!
**Turnip Rape:** Ara, Aphelandra. What's up? Don't tell me more pests have appeared?
**Aphelandra:** No. Nothing like that...
**Saintpaulia:** Nothing like that...?
**Aphelandra:** It's a party!
**Turnip Rape:** A pa...
**Saintpaulia:** A party?
**Aphelandra:** Huh, you don't want to join? Hey, you guys just helped us chase away that giant pest, right?
You managed to deal a heavy blow and chase it away, so everyone has decided to throw you a party!
**Turnip Rape:** ... I forgot that. Parties are a fundamental part of Banana Ocean's character.
**Saintpaulia:** Ufufu, a party just before Summer vacation, I'm getting so excited♪
**Aphelandra:** Yeah yeah! I'm going to dance too, so I'm looking forward to it!
Ah, that's right. We're having a grand party, so if you have a dress with you, please wear that.
**Turnip Rape:** A-a dress?
**Saintpaulia:** I was thinking it was going to be a festival type party, but it sounds like it's going to be a more formal party?
**Aphelandra:** Well, you know. I don't know of any better way to express our gratitude to both of you and Danchou-kun for helping us repel that pest.
**Turnip Rape:** ... I understand. Apparently I have no choice but to dress appropriately.
**Saintpaulia:** Yes♪ I'm getting excited now♪
**Aphelandra:** I'll come back to get you when it's time, so I'd be happy if you got everything ready before then. Well, see you later!
**Turnip Rape:** Danchou, Saintpaulia. We can't mess around. We're going to need to set aside Summer vacation for now.
**Saintpaulia:** Get ready for the party, prepare♪
**Aphelandra:** Yes, we're here♪
**Saintpaulia:** Fuwaa♪ What a wonderful venue.
**Turnip Rape:** Is this a party venue...? It feels more like a ceremony hall. I'm getting nervous...
**Aphelandra:** Well, I think there's going to be some welcomes and formal addresses to begin with... Then the party will start.
**Turnip Rape:** Y-you say that, but...
**???:** Danchou! Turnip Rape and Saintpaulia too!
**Turnip Rape:** !
**Saintpaulia:** Helianthus-san, thank you for inviting us.
**Turnip Rape:** Thank you for inviting...
**Helianthus:** Wait, wait, you don't need to be so stiff!
It's true that this is all a bit formal, but that's just to properly convey our gratitude!
Once everyone has properly thanked Danchou and the others, then there will be a more lively after party!
**Aphelandra:** That's night, not everyone likes this kind of formality! You should enjoy yourselves, as you're the guests of honour.
**Saintpaulia:** That's right, Turnip Rape-chan. Let's all relax♪
**Turnip Rape:** ... This is all getting crazy... But once again, thank you for inviting us.
We only did what we had to do as part of the Knight Company, but I'm happy to be honoured like this.
**Saintpaulia:** Yes♪ This makes me want to work even harder now♪
**Helianthus:** I'm happy that we set all this up today now that you've said that!
Well, it's about time I got moving! Aphelandra, I leave the wonderful Danchou to you!
**Aphelandra:** Okay, leave it to me!
**Saintpaulia:** It's finally starting, Turnip Rape♪ I'm so excited.
**Turnip Rape:** Yes, that's right... To be honest, I'm still a little nervous... Ara?
Fufuu, it looks like Danchou is getting nervous too.
**Saintpaulia:** Ara ara? Danchou-san too? Relax, relax♪
**Helianthus:** Well, to begin with... Let's start the party to celebrate the great achievement of driving away that gigantic pest that's been causing all that damage recently, with style! Let's go!!

### Second Half

After the grand and beautiful ceremony, the after party begins. The party meets up with the Banana Ocean Flower Knights, but reports come in that the giant pest that is the reason for this party is once again attacking. The party decides that it must be defeated instead of being repelled, as they go to face off against it again.

**Turnip Rape:** Fu... I was so nervous.
**Aphelandra:** You were so nervous that everyone who was near you could tell, Turnip Rape.
**Saintpaulia:** I was so nervous too. The greetings from Casablanca-san and Helianthus-san was so reserved and formal.
**Turnip Rape:** That's right. But being praised over and over made me feel awkward.
**Aphelandra:** It was an achievement worthy of such praise though. If it wasn't for you guys, then the damage might have gotten even worse before we managed to repel it.
**Danchou:** That's all there was to it. Take pride.
**Saintpaulia:** Ufufu. Thank you, Danchou-san, Aphelandra-san♪ It really does feel great to be complimented♪
Right, Turnip Rape-chan.
**Turnip Rape:** W-well... But we weren't able to defeat the pest, so we can't get too carried away.
We need to take advantage of this opportunity and be even more careful.
**???:** What a wonderful idea. I still have much to learn from your way of life.
**Turnip Rape:** Casablanca-sama!
**Casablanca:** I would like to express my thanks to you once again.
That gigantic pest that you repelled has recently been appearing at festivals and causing great damage.
Due to it's belligerence and agility, it was quite difficult to capture it, and it would often escape...
I heard that your attack was a decisive factor, and that you repelled it while inflicting a fatal wound.
As a member of Banana Ocean's royal family, please allow me to express my thanks.
**Saintpaulia:** Ara, ara ara ara... I think I'm starting to feel how Turnip Rape-chan feels...
**Turnip Rape:** You really are far too relaxed, Saintpaulia...
But it's just like you said earlier. All we did was just wound it and repel it, but once it's heals, then it might attack again.
Of course, if that does happen again, then I don't mind if you call on us again. Isn't that right, Danchou, Saintpaulia?
**Saintpaulia:** Of course. We will protect all the bright and enjoyable festivals of Banana Ocean.
**Mountain Lily:** As a knight of Casablanca's, I would also like to thank you.
This knight's mission is to protect the country that will eventually be ruled by Casablanca-sama. We've been frustrated by that pest for a while, but thanks to your efforts, I think our worries have been lifted a little.
We'll definitely take that guy down the next time it shows up. There will be many opportunities for us to appeal for your cooperation... We're counting on you.
**Aphelandra:** Wait a moment, Casablanca-sama, Mountain Lily-san. Although this is a chance to talk, you're all too formal!
All the formalities ended with the welcoming ceremony, so from now on, we should be thanking them in the flashy Banana Ocean style!
**Helianthus:** That's... Right, you two!
Hey hey, we have tasty food and great music playing!
Let's get this party started by eating, dancing, and having fun!
Aphelandra! Can I ask for your help with that thing?
**Aphelandra:** That thing...?
**Saintpaulia:** What's this? What is this really fancy thing?
**Helianthus:** How observant! Fufufu... It reaaaally is fancy!
Hey, take a look above the stage!
**Turnip Rape:** Wh-what is that!? What, has the tempo of the music sped up...?
**Saintpaulia:** There's a looong stick over the stage.
**Aphelandra:** Are you having fun everyone?
Great! Well, in order to liven up today's celebrations even more, let's all perform a super popular dance!
**Turnip Rape:** Th-this is...
**Saintpaulia:** Waa, what a wonderful dance♪ You're so good at this, Aphelandra-san.
**Helianthus:** How was that, everyone? A lot of people say that Aphelandra is really good at dancing, so I thought I'd have her perform!
**Mountain Lily:** It's certainly very flashy, but... I-Isn't it a little too stimulating!?
**Casablanca:** Mountain Lily? You won't see it if you close your eyes...
**Mountain Lily:** E-excuse me! It's very stimulating, so I...
**Casablanca:** ... Ooh, so that's how it is...
That movement, that flexibility, that core strength... It might be a good idea to start incorporating this into your training.
**Saintpaulia:** That's a wonderful idea. Danchou-san, we should do this for our training too.
**Turnip Rape:** How would we even include this in our training regime...?
**Aphelandra:** ... And that's the end of my dance! Did you enjoy that, everyone? There's still so much more we can do to party!
**Saintpaulia:** That's a very lively stage♪ Just looking at it makes me feel like I want to exercise♪
**Casablanca:** Umu, it's a brilliant stage. Mountain Lily, Helianthus. Now that it's settled down, why don't we have something to eat?
**Mountain Lily:** Roger that. Please wait a moment.
**Helianthus:** Great! There's so much different food, so let's take all the best ones!
**Turnip Rape:** It's true that I'm a little hungry. What kind of food should I take...?
**???:** Tengo, tengo. How about some hot and steamy tengo?
**Turnip Rape:** ...? What's this? Tengo?
**???:** Tengo, tengo. These ones are chilled.
**Saintpaulia:** Chilled tengo...?
**???:** Tengo, tengo...
Oh, the main characters for today! Congratulations on repelling that pest!
**Cat?:** Meow
**Turnip Rape:** Th-thanks. By the way, what's this “tengo”?
**???:** Arara, you don't know “tengo”? It's the new gourmet hot topic! Tengo!
**Cat?:** Meowow
**Saintpaulia:** Ara ara, what a cute cat. It even responds. Pss pss pss♪
**Turnip Rape:** ... I really don't know what it is, so I'm going to try this “tengo”.
**???:** Thank you! Seeing as you're here, please take a chilled tengo as a free gift!
**Saintpaulia:** Waa, what a great deal♪ I'll take a hot tengo and a chilled one too.
**???:** Thank you! This tengo is perfect for days of celebration! Please come again next time!
**Turnip Rape:** Mmm... Hey, this tengo is delicious.
**Saintpaulia:** Mmmm! It's soft, melts in your mouth, and is full of flavour... It's delicious♪
**Turnip Rape:** Hey, do you make and sell these? If you have a store, please tell me where it is...
**???:** Aah, sorry. There's no store. I only ever make them for these kinds of celebration.
**Turnip Rape:** Ara, really... That's a shame. Then, at least tell me your name...
**Cat?:** Me-ow
**???:** This one's called “Nyanpakumaru”! He says thank you too!
**Turnip Rape:** Eh, no, not the cat's name...
Ah, she's gone...
**Saintpaulia:** Let's meet again, Nyanpakumaru-chan♪
**Nyanpakumaru:** Mee-ow
**Danchou:** What a strange person...
**Saintpaulia:** Ufufu, I'm sure we'll meet her again at another celebration. I want to eat more tengo♪
**Aphelandra:** Are you two enjoying the party?
**Saintpaulia:** Ah, Aphelandra-san. That dance of yours was absolutely wonderful♪
**Turnip Rape:** Thanks to you, we're having loads of fun. We even met a new gourmet chef.
By the way, once your dance on the stage ended, there was still a crowd of people hanging around on it, what was that about?
**Aphelandra:** Aah, no... Once I got off the stage, I was surrounded by fans. It took me some time to reply to each and every one of them.
**Turnip Rape:** ... I see. You had some amazing cheers.
**Saintpaulia:** Aphelandra-san is cool and exciting, isn't she♪ I can see why you would have so many fans♪
**Aphelandra:** Fufuu, thanks. Have you two become fans?
If so, then I can show you my dance any time. I'd be overjoyed to have you support me♪
Yeah... Of course, Danchou-kun too♪
**Turnip Rape:** ... There's another crowd of people forming.
**Saintpaulia:** ... Hmm? It's getting pretty lively around the exit doors, isn't it?
**Aphelandra:** I thought all of my fans had calmed down though...
**Turnip Rape:** Could there be another performance? ... No, it doesn't feel like that.
**Aphelandra:** I'll go and ask. Please wait here everyone.
Everyone, bad news! That pest has come back to attack!
**Turnip Rape & Saintpaulia:** !!
**Danchou:** ... Everyone, can I ask you make ready to move out?
**Turnip Rape:** ... Of course, Danchou. Your instructions please. This time, we'll defeat it.
**Saintpaulia:** I'll go too, Danchou-san. I can't have it ruin such a wonderful party like this.
**Aphelandra:** Me too. It's back even after it took such a heavy beating last time... We need to punish it harder this time.
**Casablanca:** ... All of you, have you heard the news of the appearance of the pest?
**Turnip Rape:** Yes. We just heard. Leave it to us, we'll cut open the frontline.
**Casablanca:** I see... Excuse me.
We cannot allow it to disgrace the party by offending our guests...
**Saintpaulia:** It will be fine. We'll take down the pest properly and then be able to continue our party♪
**Turnip Rape:** That's right... I want to eat more tengo.
**Aphelandra:** Danchou-kun, it appears that the pests are approaching the party hall with ferocious momentum. Your orders!
**Pest:** Goo... Goo, gogogoo.........!!!!
**Turnip Rape:** It's full of motivation... Also, what's this? The sound of it's cry?
**Saintpaulia:** It's feels like it's trying to say something...
**Aphelandra:** It seems to have even more momentum than before... We can't let our guards down!
**Turnip Rape:** Prepare yourselves!
**Pest:** Goo!
**Saintpaulia:** I don't know what you're planning, but crashing parties and festivals is just the worst. I absolutely can't forgive that!
**Pest:** Ngoooo!!
**Aphelandra:** Could it be that you wanted to join in with the party? But... It's unforgivable to cause all this trouble for everyone!
**Pest:** TeEEeeEngoOOooo!!!!
Goo......... Gogogoo, go......
O............ Ooo...... Ome, De... Ngoo.........
**Turnip Rape:** ... Yahoo, maybe?
**Saintpaulia:** Don't move any more...
**Aphelandra:** This will finish things! This feeling is too much! Good work everyone!
**Mountain Lily:** Everyone, are you alright!?
**Saintpaulia:** Ah, Mountain Lily-san. We're all fine here.
**Turnip Rape:** The pest was already heavily weakened, so it was only attacking through force of will. It wasn't a tough battle at all.
**Mountain Lily:** I see. It's good to hear that there weren't any injuries... We'll handle everything from here, so you three can go back to the party.
Casablanca-sama and Helianthus-sama are waiting. Everyone is talking about having a “third party” if you all returned safely.
**Turnip Rape:** A-a third party!? Everyone sure loves celebrations and festivals.
**Saintpaulia:** I wonder if we can eat some more tengo at the third party? I'm thinking I'll ask for seconds the next time♪
**Aphelandra:** I want to try some of these tengo things... You also look like you want to eat some tengo too, Danchou-kun?
**Turnip Rape:** That's right. I want to try these tengo one more time.
Well, shall we go back... To the third party!
**Aphelandra:** It looks like we'll be able to enjoy the party without interruptions this time! Hey, let's sprint back!
**Saintpaulia:** Ufufu, let's go♪
*- So, the gigantic pest who just wanted to celebrate was successfully defeated, and the Flower Knights continued their grand feast...*