Love's Light Dancing in the Petal Breeze/Story

### The Way of the Blade

Murakumo Academy, a school for swordsmen. The students, Setsugekka Kazamine and the others, are practising hard every day in preparation for the tournament. Meanwhile, a strange flower blooming in the training ground begins shining, and the girls are blown away to an unknown land.

*- It's name is “Murakumo Academy”.*
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Uuu, sleepy... Even though we have morning practice, it's still heartless to call people out this early...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Grr, get it together Momimomi! Aren't you still the eldest daughter of the prestigious Suzakuin family?
**Ririmu Tobe:** So you finally came, Se-chan and Momi-chi. Could it be that you two are going home after an all nighter of work in the president's office?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** You're wrong. We're just late due to having to wake up the ever lazy Momimomi and get here.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Ahaha, I get you. More importantly, I found something really interesting earlier.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Eh? Something interesting!? What is it!? A tsuchinoko? A UFO? Bigfoot!?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Nothing as huge as that, but there's a rare flower blooming over there. Look.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ooh! It's shining like a rainbow! Hey, take a look Momimomi! A rainbow!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** I don't really care for flowers... I'm tired, I want to sleep, I want to go home...
**Ririmu Tobe:** Doesn't this flower look super good? Should I take a picture and post it on the net?
**Asahi Kuki:** Honestly. It's long past the meeting time, you guys. Iori-sensei is already here.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ah, Asahi-chan and Muragaki-sensei! Good morning!
**Ririmu Tobe:** If it isn't the ogress. Perfect timing, go and get me a jug of water?
**Asahi Kuki:** Fufu. You're special talent of speaking with a rude mouth even works in the morning. How about we spar right now?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Sounds good, let's do it. Someone of your level would be great for some warm up practice.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ooh! The first match of the morning is between rivals! We should join in too, Momimomi!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** No, we're not rivals... That's only what you've decided on your own to call us.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** So you're saying you want to run away? It's written all over your face that your afraid of losing! Come on, come on.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Guu, stubborn... Ok Ok, I'll do it. If I do, then...

*- The sparring match between the four quickly began.*
**Ririmu Tobe:** Hey hey! You're only defending. You'll never win by doing that!
**Asahi Kuki:** You say that, but you've yet to land a single blow on me have you? It's like you haven't even learned what Iori-sensei has been teaching us.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Ah, really? Then should I ask Sensei for some private lessons once this match is over? Until then, you should practice your strikes!
**Asahi Kuki:** Private lessons!? Your menu for today should include some basic strength training!
Please don't disturb Iori-sensei's plans with your own selfishness. The tournament is fast approaching, so you'd be bothering everyone!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Those two are swinging hard and making sparks fly! I won't lose either! Haaaa!!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** The next attack will be from the right... A disguised leg sweep.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Aah, she dodged again! How!?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Because your movements are easy to read, Se-chan...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Wha---!? Annoying! You'll definitely eat this next attack!
**Ririmu Tobe:** You say I'd be “bothering everyone”, but you just don't want me to take away your precious Iorin-sensei! That makes you a lot more selfish!
**Asahi Kuki:** I don't want to hear you say that! HaAaaa!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Today's the day that I'll bring Momimomi to her knees! I'll make this Suzakuin lick the boots of Setsugekka Kazamine!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Grr, it's only morning but you're this full of energy! I want to go back to sleep, so I'm going to finish this now...!
**All Four:** [[[[HaAAaaaa!!]]]]

*- All four swords clashed violently together at once.*
*- At that moment, a blinding light emitted from the flower.*
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Eh!? What? This light... WaAaaa!!
Nng... Huh? What just happened...? That flower shined like a rainbow...
**Ririmu Tobe:** Huh, where are we!? In a forest!? But weren't we just having a sparring match in the training ground!?
**Asahi Kuki:** Y-yeah. I thought that... More importantly, where did Iori-sensei go to!?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Eh? Could this be a dream? Am I still in my bed...?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Get it together, Momimomi! I'll wake you up with this!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Ouch-ch-ch-ch! Stop it! My cheeks are tearing...!
**Pest:** Gichichichi...
**Ririmu Tobe:** Hii! So-something's coming! Something disgusting!
**Asahi Kuki:** A giant insect...!?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** It's flying this way! This is bad guys! Run away!
**Pest:** KishaAAAa!!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Haa, haa... We got away somehow...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** No way, I'm definitely awake. With all of this going on, there's no way I'm going back to sleep...
**Asahi Kuki:** We've found somewhere to hide, but it doesn't look like it's going to get bored any time soon...
**Ririmu Tobe:** So, what are we gonna do? Can we even fight against a monster like that...?
**Pink:** Otogirisou, Lychnis! We'll work together as three!
**Otogirisou:** Agreed!
**Lychnis:** Yes, master! Aizen Ito style, moving out!
**Pest A:** GishaaaaAAAaa!!
**Asahi Kuki:** Eh!? How did those people...?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Could they be swordsmen like us...?
**Kerria:** Good grief, there's quite a few pests. No wonder we've been called all the way from Blossom Hill.
What a bother, I'll have to do something... Soraa!
**Pest B:** GiiIIi!!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Amazing! These people are fighting on even ground with those monsters!
**Asahi Kuki:** Yes. Also, they look to be about the same age as us...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Hey. Does that mean we could fight them too...?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Eh!? No way, that's definitely...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** But we have to go and help our fellow swordsmen! That's what Muragaki-sensei would do!
**Asahi Kuki:** Wha- Wait! Setsugekka-san!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** First, greet them with my footwork! Mishima Style Instep Strike・Branch Cutter!
**Pest A:** GishaAa!?
**Lily of the Valley:** Eh, what? Reinforcements? I didn't hear anything about that...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ora oraaa! You've got the ugly face of a huge monster! Who do you think I am!
My name's Setsugekka Kazamine! I won't run or hide! I'll bundle you up!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Oooh, she did it...
**Asahi Kuki:** It appears that we can no longer keep hiding here...
**Ririmu Tobe:** Yo, we should get stuck in too! Taaaa!!
**Lavender:** Even more reinforcements!? Flower Knights from where!
What's the meaning of this, Danchou-san!? There's already too many people on the mission taking up Danchou-san's precious time...!
**Pink:** Oh, please calm down Lavender-san!
No matter what, we should be thankful that reinforcements have arrived. Let's fence them all in!
**Hebe:** Okay! Let's tidy this up right away!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Haa... Was that really all to it? But if we hadn't fought, we'd be dead, so we had no choice...
The flow of wind, monster's wings, quickly approaching, the sound of their breath... It's not enough, but it'll do for now.
Divine Eye Extreme, Commence.
**Pest A:** GiIi!?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** First swing, hit. Second swing, hit. Third swing, hit!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Looking good, Momi-chi! Well, I'll carry on too!
**Hebe:** Hey! Isn't that pest moving weirdly!?
**Lychnis:** Y-yes! It's like it's being hypnotised...!
**Ririmu Tobe:** How about it? This is my world “Whole World Vision” (The World is Mine). Can't you see beautiful butterflies flying around wherever you look?
Well, don't be fascinated by my illusion! I'll finish you with that opening!
**Asahi Kuki:** Everyone's attacks are working...! So does that mean I can fell that monster with “divine curse”!?
Then I'll do it! Secret Technique・Overflow Slash!!
**Pest A:** GigaAaaAaa!!
**Lychnis:** That's... Iai style!?
**Pink:** An interception oriented style that draws the sword and slashes at the same time... It's also incredibly fast!
**Nazuna:** I have never seen you four before...! Danchou-sama... Could these girls be...!?

### Drifting Classroom - Takamura Class

Setsugekka and the others are blown away to another world called Spring Garden due to the power of a mysterious flower. They encounter pests, but survive the crisis safely alongside the Flower Knights. Nazuna guides the confused Setsugekka and group to the city of Blossom Hill for the time being.

**Momiji Suzakuin:** Wow, I'm more surprised at you. Don't tell me you're turning into a monster too...?
**Asahi Kuki:** What on earth were those bugs? They don't seem to be “demons” or any kind of spirit...
**Ririmu Tobe:** More importantly, where are we!? My phone has no signal!?
**Pink:** Thank you for your assistance. You are...?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ah, yes! We're students from Murakumo Academy's Martial Program, 1st year special class Takamura group!
**Lychnis:** Murakumo Academy? Is that a Knight school somewhere?
**Nazuna:** But I've never heard of a school by that name...
... I have one question, do you know the term Flower Knight?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** What's a Flower Knight...?
**Kerria:** They don't know about Flower Knights... They also think pests are some kind of monster. So that means they're definitely?
**Nazuna:** Yes, it seems they're visitors from another world...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** A-another world!?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** I have no idea what you're talking about...
**Pink:** It's confusing, so don't worry too much. First thing, please stay calm. We are not your enemies.
**Danchou:** Let's move to somewhere safe for now.
**Nazuna:** You're right, Danchou-sama. We'll leave the explanation for later.
**Asahi Kuki:** Spring Garden. A world made up of seven countries...?
**Ririmu Tobe:** So does that mean that huge tree that we can see is the World Flower that supports this world...?
**Pink:** We are Flower Knights, who protect this world's World Flowers and the people who live here from the “pests” I mentioned earlier.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** (Ah, so that's it. This is definitely not Japan.)
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Amazing...! Stunning! We've come to a genuine other world!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Sick...! What a rare chance... I mean, you don't normally do this in your life!
**Asahi Kuki:** Why do you two look so happy about this? No matter how you look at this, it's a weird situation?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** But it's another world!? Another world! A world of fantasy and fairy tales! Doesn't your heart start to pound at the anticipation of a huge adventure!?
**Momiji Setsugekka:** Not that kind of pounding...
**Asahi Kuki:** Honestly...
By the way, do you know why we have been sent from a different world, Nazuna-san?
**Nazuna:** I'm sorry, if you didn't know anything about pests and Flower Knights, it could mean... There have been many other people who have come from different worlds in the past.
**Pink:** Everyone has been able to safely return home though. So please don't worry.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** See, Pink-san said it! Let's change pace and enjoy this world!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Even if you're in the mood for a holiday, then...
**Otogirisou:** Hey hey! Let us ask some questions next! About Murakumo Academy? You said something like that, so what is it?
**Asahi Kuki:** Murakumo Academy is a school which trains swordsmen. We belong to the class called Takamura Group within that.
**Lychnis:** “Trains swordsmen”... Does that mean that your world is also at threat from something like pests?
**Asahi Kuki:** No. Our world has threats called “demons”, but everything's under control for now.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Depending on your career path, you can become a soldier who fights against those things, but all we're doing now is competing in a tournament called “Jindou”.
**Pink:** I see, so you have no real combat experience. It's wonderful that you were able to fight as well as you did.
**Kerria:** Yeah, you were even able to beat those pests, so you must have received the “World Flower's Blessing”.
**Asahi Kuki:** What's the “World Flower's Blessing”?
**Pink:** It's the power we receive from the World Flowers. All Flower Knights have this blessing and that's why we can defeat the pests.
**Hebe:** We don't know exactly the reasons why people get the blessings, but it's a “special power” that not everyone can receive!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ooh! So in other words, we're “chosen ones”! This is getting more exciting!
**Asahi Kuki:** I see, thanks to that blessing, I was able to use our Origami which only ever works in Japan... Or something like that?
**Kerria:** Well, I don't really know anything about that Origami... Are you talking about those swords of yours?
**Lychnis:** It doesn't look like any simple sword. It's more like a gadget...
**Asahi Kuki:** This is a ceremonial sword, commonly known as an Origami, which is used to change mental energy into physical phenomena by activating my “divine curse”.
**Nazuna:** Divine curse... So that magical sword is what caused that?
**Ririmu Tobe:** By the way, mine is a custom design. Take a look.
**Hebe:** No way! It's super flashy!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Hehe, thanks! You need to be discerning about not only performance, but appearance too.
**Hebe:** Ah, I super get you! No matter how good your equipment is, if it doesn't look good, then you're going to get bored of it.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ha! This is the interaction between gyaru! An overwhelming “yang” field is developing!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Uooo, so bright...
**Lily of the Valley:** Thank you for your kind and thoughtful explanation. But I'm not interested in your history or who you may be.
**Lavender:** The problem is that all four of you are girls. If you begin to show any signs of interest in Danchou-san, I'll show you no mercy, regardless of whether you're from another world or not!
**Asahi Kuki:** Is that so? So you two think very highly of him, of Danchou-san. Just like my longing for Iori-sensei...
**Lily of the Valley:** Huuh... This feeling... I feel strong emotion...! Could this be...!?
**Lavender:** ... So you have it too. You love with your whole spirit and don't want anyone to take them away from you...
**Asahi Kuki:** Yes...... I'm afraid of losing someone important to me. I understand that kind of pain.
But you don't need to worry. I'm not going to be someone to get in the way of your happiness. Fufufu...
**Lavender:** Re-really... Fufu, fufufu...
**Lily of the Valley:** My my... Fufufu...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Uwa! There's an “evil” black aura over there!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Scary...
**Pink:** Fufuu, they've managed to break the ice this much already. Do people who follow the same paths as warriors have this much in common with each other?
**Otogirisou:** I think it's something different with Lavender-chan and the others...
**Nazuna:** No matter what, it's always great when you can make friends. That means that we'll be able to work together to find a way for you to go home...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Eh? That sounds like hard work. Suddenly I don't feel like doing it...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Eeh, then I'll find the clue to go home before Momimomi! Then I'll go home first and become the top swordsman, the “Toujinegi”?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** H-huh!?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Then my name will be in all the magazines! “Suzakuin daughter withdraws from tournament! Enjoying a lazy slow life in another world!”
Then the Kazamine family will stand proud as the top samurai family! Thanks Momimomi! We'll always be friends, even when we're apart!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Wha! Wait Setsugekka!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Don't tease her, Se-chan. But that means I can go home first and have Iorin all to myself!
**Asahi Kuki:** What!? Wait a moment Ririmu-san! I won't allow you to escape...!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Is that the law? It's not, right? Well, then I'll go first!
**Asahi Kuki:** Kuu! Please stop!!
**Otogirisou:** Ueeh!? Wait! Everyone suddenly started running!
**Nazuna:** Please wait everyone! Don't go running off blindly!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ah! I've found some kind of creature that's holding a secret! Wait up!
**Pink:** Setsugekka-san! That's a spirit called a Manyu...!
**Lychnis:** Please don't chase after it!
**Ririmu Tobe:** The basics of information gathering is definitely asking questions! I'll stock up on info by using my finely trained communication skills!
Huh? But who would know about ways to travel to other worlds...?
**Asahi Kuki:** My heart is filled with Iori-sensei. As long as I have that, I'll definitely be able to go home! Iori-sensei, Iori-sensei, Iori-sensei...♪
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Haa, haa... No, so troublesome... No more, I give up...
**Nazuna:** They're all very unique individuals aren't they, Danchou-sama...
I really hope they find their way home...

### Crossing Fighting Spirits

Setsugekka and her classmates deepen their relationships with the Flower Knights. They train together every day in order to improve their skills to the same level. During that time, an unexpected turn of events reveals a clue to returning home.

*- On the other hand, it would be a problem if their sword skills dulled during their stay in Spring Garden, so they have begun training with the Flower Knights in between gathering information.*
**Asahi Kuki:** Aizen Ito style, where the stronger your love is, the stronger your power is. I never knew such a style existed...!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** If I'm not mistaken, Lychnis-san and Otogirisou-san are also practitioners of that style, right? That's amazing!
**Otogirisou:** Well, I use more of my own style. Also, I'm no match for our master, Pink-chan.
Pink-chan has someone she su-uper loves, so that makes her ridiculously powerful!
**Pink:** O-to-gi-ri-so-u...?
**Otogirisou:** Ouch-ch-ch-ch!! B-but it's true!
**Lychnis:** M-Master! Could you please...!
**Asahi Kuki:** Aizen Ito... Is wonderful! I could learn the essence of it up close from someone who understands love the same way as I do!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** So it's true that Asahi's eye colour changes when she thinks of Sensei...
**Hebe:** She must really love this Iori-sensei person. I wonder what kind of person they are?
**Asahi Kuki:** A God.
**Hebe:** God!? No way! Not just like a god, but actually a God!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Because that's wrong!?
**Asahi Kuki:** Also, he's my fiance.
**Hebe:** Really!? So that makes Asahi a Goddess! A super Goddess! Worshipping her husband, godlike.
**Ririmu Tobe:** It's all a facade. Even after the ogress comes to another world, she's as unwavering as always...
**Nazuna:** Ah, so that was all a lie...
Even so, to be loved that much, they must be a splendid teacher.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** That's right! Muragaki-sensei enthusiastically teaches us every day in order for us to win the festival tournament!
**Pink:** “Festival tournament”... You did say something about a school wide tournament that is held once a year. So does everyone train hard for it?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Yeah. If you win there, then you get the title of the strongest swordsman in the school, the “Toujinegi”.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Every student in the academy is working hard to try and achieve that. Myself, Asahi-chan, Ririmu-chan, and even Momimomi.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Well, my parents always say “It's only natural for you to become the Toujinegi” so I don't have any special feelings about it.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Wha--! Such confidence, what an unconsciously strong presence! Even though you're a Suzakuin, you shouldn't get arrogant!
**Otogirisou:** Woah woah! Arguing isn't good! If you have an issue, settle it like swordsmen!
**Lychnis:** That's right! “The swing of the sword reveals more of the wielder's heart than a thousand words”... That's what Master always says!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** I see! That's a famous saying! Alright, I'm going to hit you with how passionate I am about the tournament straight away! Momimomi, get ready!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Now is the time for zen meditation. Sensei told me to focus on meditation.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** That just means you want to sleep! Coward! Wake up and fight me!
**Kerria:** Is she meditating, or is this an excuse to skip out? Please allow me to copy you.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Uwa, so she's also someone like Momi-chi...
**Nazuna:** C-can they really train properly with these mindsets...?
**Pink:** But their power is real. We should also learn their swordsmanship and styles through training.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Haa... It's no use, my head's still spinning...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Huh? Momimomi woke up.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** I already told you, I'm meditating. But I can't focus at all...
No matter how much I think about it, no way of getting home is coming to mind... All of these unexpected events have my thoughts scattered...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Grr, you're still worrying about that? We just need to relax at a time like this! Hey, say “Power!”
**Viola:** That's right! Funi♪
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Power♪
**Viola:** Funini♪
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Aah, there's no point trying to focus! Anyway, who's this child!?
**Viola:** I'm Viola! Pleased to meet you, Momiji-san!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Eh!? Aren't you a little too close? It's out first time meeting, right?
**Viola:** Um, Divine Eye Extreme...? That technique was super cool! I want to try it too! Please teach me!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** No, even if you ask me with such sparkling eyes, that technique is very...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Oya oya? Don't put Momimomi on the spot. She has little sisters, so will this type of child make her miss them?
**Hebe:** Eeh, so Momiji's a Nee-chan?
**Kerria:** I would never have thought that...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Wait, it's a little rude to have everyone sidling up to me...
**Viola:** Funi!? Wh-what's that sound...?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Uwa! Those two are at it again!
**Asahi Kuki:** You! Why do you have to drag your issues into another world!
**Ririmu Tobe:** That was going to be my line! Just because you're lonely without Iorin here, that doesn't mean you have to strike out in every direction!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Eh? What's with this amount of Divine Curse? If they use it so recklessly, they're both going to be grievously injured...
**Lychnis:** Awawa... You two, part swords at once! If you don't, you'll damage those around you...!
**Asahi Kuki:** Won't you give it a rest! Haaaa!!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Why don't you! Taaaa!!
Waa...!?
**Asahi Kuki:** Kya...!?
**Otogirisou:** Eh!? Wh-what just happened!?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Their Divine Curse...? No, not that... Looking at the location, those flowers...
Ha! That flower looks like the one that was blooming on the training ground. That rainbow one that sent us to this world...!
**Nazuna:** A rainbow flower...? Could you tell me more about it?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Yes, we came to this world after being enveloped in that flower's light. Right at the time where our Divine Curses clashed during sparring...
**Asahi Kuki:** Could it be that this flower reacts to Divine Curses? Ririmu-san, let's call a truce for now.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Ah, hey! Give back my Origami!
**Nazuna:** Ah! It's glowing again!
When Asahi-san's and Ririmu-san's Origami clash together, you can see it glow...!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** That light is exactly the same as that time! That time when we were sent here...!
**Ririmu Tobe:** So, if we clash with the same Divine Curses, then we'll be able to go back to our own world!?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** But if that were true, then you would have been sent back during your last fight with that level of Divine Curse you used.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ah, that's certainly true... We were only sparring and never used such strong Divine Curses when we we came here...
**Asahi Kuki:** Could it be that the level of our Divine Curses wasn't enough? It might be necessary to use a much stronger one in order to return to our world...
**Nazuna:** So you think that you might need to use a much greater energy than what you did when you came here.
Hmm, so now that we know how to get you home, the issue now is how to gather that amount of energy...
**Danchou:** I have an idea.
**Pink:** Eh? ... Aah, I see, if we hold the tournament...!
**Nazuna:** Do you some kind of idea? Danchou-sama, Pink-san.
**Pink:** Yes, well actually, my dojo will be hosting a swordsmanship tournament soon. Why don't you all sign up and give it a try?
**Asahi Kuki:** A swordsmanship tournament?
**Pink:** Yes, the Flower Knights will be divided up into teams based on where they came from, and test their skills against their rivals.
**Lychnis:** A Flower Knight's life's work is to fight against pests. We don't do man-to-man training like Asahi-san and the others do.
However, Master suggested to Danchou-san that we should do something so that everyone could understand the abilities of their allies and can work better together.
**Otogirisou:** You can meet with people you don't usually see, it sounds really exciting!
Also... The winning team will receive a prize from Danchou-san!
**Lily of the Valley:** A prize...!?
**Lavender:** Then, that means...!?
**Pink:** If you have a goal as big as a tournament, then you'll be more devoted to special training.
We plan to let customers in to watch on the day, so that when you fight amongst their cheers, your emotion will naturally rise which will in turn increase your Divine Curse, right?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** I see! It would be good practice for our Festival tournament! So it'll be like killing two birds with one stone once we get home!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Sounds awesome, it will be a chance to make Asahi lose on a great stage.
**Asahi Kuki:** Fufu, I'll return those words to you exactly as they are. I'll drop every one of your disgusting butterflies to the ground.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Eh, a tournament? I'm fine, pass...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ahaa. Are you afraid to lose to me? It can't be helped, Momimomi.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** No matter how many times you say it, I'm not joining. Of course I really want to go home, but that sounds too annoying...
**Viola:** Eeh! So Momiji-san won't join in?
But I wanted to see how cool Momiji-san was when she fought like that last time...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Ha! What, these crystal clear eyes...! Too bright...!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Hey hey! She can't escape from this gaze!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Shi- Alright... Do you mind if I join? Only if...

### Where you Are

In order to return home, they will need to clash their Divine Curses together at a swordsmanship tournament. Setsugekka and Asahi head out to Lilywood to exterminate pests and increase the strength of their Divine Curses. While there, the two of them meet the Flower Knight, Maple.

**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Alright! Aim! Thousand Pest Cutter!!
**Asahi Kuki:** You're so loud, Setsugekka-san...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Fuufuufuu! I don't know what kind of special training Momimomi is doing, but I doubt it's anything as tough as this!
Earnestly defeating pests to hone your skills! If I carry on this kind of training, I'll definitely be able to drop Momimomi in one punch!
**Nazuna:** C-can you really get that good...?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Of course! Because I'm going to be the girl to finally beat Momiji Suzakuin!
**Maple:** Yes, you called?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Eh? Who may you be?
**Maple:** Oya, excuse me. I must have misheard you.
So you must be the people who came from another world. I'm the leader for today, my name is Maple. (Momiji in Japanese)
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** M-maple-san!? The same name as Momimomi!?
**Maple:** Mo-Momimomi? Umm, what could Momimomi ever be...?
**Asahi Kuki:** It's what we call our friend Momiji Suzakuin-san. Excuse us, we caused a misunderstanding...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** What a freak chance to meet someone with the same name as my rival! This must be fate! Could you be the same person from another world!?
**Asahi Kuki:** N-no, I don't think that's how it works...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** If not, then this is definitely fate! I have a request, Maple-san! Could you please teach me all about how Flower Knights fight so that I can win against Momimomi!
**Maple:** U-understood. If you don't mind. Then let's get started with subjugating pests...
**Nazuna:** So even Maple-san is full of surprises...
**Asahi Kuki:** I'm truly sorry for the trouble Setsugekka-san has caused you...
**Maple:** I have heard that both of you are excellent swordsmen. But fighting pests also brings threats to your life... No matter what happens, don't get reckless.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Yes, Maple-san! I'll keep that in mind!
**Asahi Kuki:** Setsugekka-san. I'm only going to warn you once, don't start a rampage.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** I-I got that. I got everyone into trouble because of that before.
**Maple:** Rampage?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Actually, when my emotions run high, I go out of control. Almost like I'm a different person...
If I can learn to control that state, then I'm sure I can win against Momimomi. But I'm not that good at it yet.
**Maple:** Momimomi... Is Momiji-san. You seem to see her as a strong rival, but what relationship do you have with her?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Thank you for asking! To fully explain that, I need to start by telling you about the Suzakuin family in which she was born!
There was a samurai organisation that created Murakumo Academy, the self defence committee. The leader of it was the Suzakuin family!
**Asahi Kuki:** That's why Murakumo Academy is in the Suzakuin's garden... In a sense.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** There's a Kazamine family swordsman who tramples through that garden! That's me, Setsugekka Kazamine!
If I can get the title of “Toujinegi” from the Suzakuin's garden, then that will raise the standing of the Kazamine family. I want to achieve that so that I can help my sister get a higher position in the organisation!
**Maple:** I see... In other words, you want to beat Momiji-san to help you sister.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Yes! For my sister, for Kei-chan, I'll do whatever it takes to get stronger!
**Maple:** Really... So it's all for your sister...
**Pest:** ShaaaaAAAAAAa!!
**Nazuna:** Everyone, a pest! Please get ready for combat!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Alright, here they come! I'm going to cut my way through! Mishima Heavy Style・Cannon!
**Asahi Kuki:** Setsugekka-san, you're too far ahead! Follow Danchou-san's orders...!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** It's fine! Thanks to the World Flowers, my Barrier Jacket's even stronger! This level of damage is nothing!
**Nazuna:** Barrier Jacket... That's something like a transparent armour that sword fighting competitors wear... Is what you said.
**Asahi Kuki:** Yes, but it's definitely not invulnerable. It's created using Divine Curse, so there's a limit to it's power. If it gets cut off...!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Momimomi is so far away from me! I need to chase after her even more in order to catch up! Mishima Fire Style・Piercing Flame!
OK! At this rate... Huh!? What's this!?
**Asahi Kuki:** Not good! A swarm of smaller pests has surrounded Setsugekka-san...!
**Small Pest A:** KiiiIIIIi!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Kuu, these small ones...! So stubborn...! Taaaa!!
**Another Small Pest:** Gichichichi...!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** What? This many...! No matter how many I beat, the just keep coming...!
At this rate, they're going to win...! I need to do something fast...! Kuuu...!
I need to beat these pests and get even stronger...! I'll do anything it takes for Kei-chan...! Guuuu...!
**Nazuna:** S-something seems strange about Setsugekka-san! Could it be what she said earlier...
**Maple:** A rampage...!?
**Asahi Kuki:** We need to save her...! But there are so many pests that we can't reach her...! If we do...!
**Maple:** Then I'll...!
**Asahi Kuki:** Wha- Maple-san!? Don't! Just one person can't...!
**Maple:** Setsugekka-san! I'm coming! HaAaa!!
Keep it together! Setsugekka-san!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ha! Huh? What was I...?
**Maple:** You were about to lose yourself and go on a rampage. It's fine now, we'll cut our way through together!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Yes, roger! Haaaa!
**Nazuna:** ... There doesn't seem to be any more figures around. What a relief, we managed to defeat the swarm safely!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** I'm so very sorry! It's my fault that Maple-san was put into danger...
I've messed up so bad that nobody will join me with special training any more...?
**Maple:** ... No, it's not like that. It's only natural for a Flower Knight to do anything to save a friend.
**Asahi Kuki:** Even so, why did you do something so crazy in the first place? If you get swarmed by pests recklessly, you shouldn't be able to get away.
**Maple:** That's...... Because Setsugekka-san reminded me of myself.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Eh? And?
**Maple:** I also had a sister. A Flower Knight like myself.
**Asahi Kuki:** When you say “had”...
**Maple:** ... Yes. This world no longer has...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** That's...!
**Maple:** But the promise I made to my sister still burns in my heart. “Become the best Flower Knight”... That promise is...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Become the best... That's the same as us...
**Maple:** You want to be the best in your academy for your sister. I couldn't abandon you like that. That's why my body moved before I thought.
Setsugekka-san, Asahi-san. If the two of you wish, then I will accompany you on special training as much as I can.
**Asahi Kuki:** Yes, please do. I can't be the one to fall behind everyone else.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Thank you! Maple-san... No, Great Teacher Momi-chan! No matter the training, I'll give it my all!
**Maple:** Mo-Momi-chan... Ummm, that name is a little embarrassing, so could you please just address me normally...?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** What! I think it suits you!
**Asahi Kuki:** Haa, She misses the point as always...
**Nazuna:** Fufuu. But some wonderful bonds have been made.

### A New Spring

Setsugekka and Asahi continue to train hard in Lilywood. However, Asahi feels distracted during that time. The Flower Knight Hebe appears before her and invites her to a crepe shop as a change of pace.

**Asahi Kuki:** Right there! Haaa!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Shit... Aaah!
**Maple:** It's decided! Asahi-san wins!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ouch-ch-ch... Asahi-chan's as formidable as ever. I couldn't find a single opening at all...
**Maple:** Iai style has a lot of counters borne from her strong defence. It's not so straightforward as simply attacking.
**Asahi Kuki:** Thank you. But I'm not quite there yet.
There's no way I could stand side by side with some of the powerhouses with the way I am now. I need to study harder and acquire new strength...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** If that's the case, I'll go all out with you! I want to get strong enough that I can't lose to Asahi-chan!
**Maple:** I shall also join you as long as Asahi-san doesn't mind.
**Asahi Kuki:** Thank you, Setsugekka-san, Maple-san. Then I'll borrow your time for a little while more.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Haa, haa, so tired. Asahi-chan, it's about time to call it a day.
**Maple:** You should take a break at some point if you want to carry on. Doing any more is going to become detrimental.
**Asahi Kuki:** Fuuu... No, not good. I don't have time to rest if I plan on becoming Toujinegi...
**Hebe:** Oh, everyone's working hard so late! But it's not good to work yourself to the bone.
**Nazuna:** Good evening Hebe-san. Are you coming home from a mission?
**Hebe:** Evening, Nazuna! That's right, I've just gotten back right now.
Then I just happened to run into everyone here and get to watch their training.
**Asahi Kuki:** Is that so?
You've been watching my shameless way of fighting all this time though.
**Hebe:** Eh? But it's super cool? It feels like you're almost bored?
**Nazuna:** Ahasi-san, you seem to be acting quite distracted...
**Hebe:** Ah, I get it, it's a problem of focus. That's why you're forcing yourself to keep on training?
But it really is bad to work yourself to the bone! It's times like these that it's best to have a change of pace♪ So saying that, why not join me in going for some crepes?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Crepes!? I'll go I'll go!
**Nazuna:** Sounds nice, please let me join in too♪
**Maple:** Sweets... Um, could I come too...?
**Hebe:** Of course! If you three want to♪ Hey Asahi, Danchou said he'd come too?
**Asahi Kuki:** “Rest is also part of training” you say...? Alright, as long as it's Danchou-san saying that...
**Hebe:** OK, it's decided! I'll show you the very best godlike crepe shop in town!
**Maple:** Th-this is... su-super delicious...!
**Hebe:** Right♪ These crepes are literally god tier!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Yes! Super god tier! They're so tasty, I'm going to eat so many!
**Nazuna:** They certainly are delicious! I never knew about this shop...
Ah, Setsugekka-san! It's not good to eat too many of them!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** It's fine, it's fine! I've been moving around a lot! Hey, eat up Asahi-chan! They're tasty, right?
**Asahi Kuki:** Fufuu, I'm kind of jealous. Of Setsugekka-san's cheerfulness.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Wha- Asahi-chan! Could this be your special sarcasm!?
**Asahi Kuki:** No, I was really thinking of how jealous I was. Even though you've come to another world, you haven't changed a bit.
Compared to that, I've... Looking at how well trained the Flower Knights are, my own inadequacies are even more apparent...
**Nazuna:** ... As I thought, she's depressed.
**Maple:** Don't talk down about yourself so much. Asahi-san's abilities are undeniable. On top of that, your weapon is a Iai sword.
**Asahi Kuki:** Even so, that's all I have. I don't have Ririmu-san's supernatural powers, or Momiji-san's talent.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** You've been thinking like that, Asahi-chan...
Huh? But Ririmu-chan and Momimomi... Why am I the only one being left out...?
**Asahi Kuki:** Setsugekka-san isn't particularly...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** How cruel!
**Asahi Kuki:** Only joking. You're growth has been remarkable ever since you started receiving Sensei's instruction.
On the other hand, I haven't improved at all. At this rate, I won't even get through the qualifying rounds, let alone dream of being Toujinegi. And to be able to win against Ririmu-san is...
**Hebe:** ... I see. So that's why you're doing so much special training.
**Asahi Kuki:** Yes. That's all a nobody like me can do. Just stupidly keep on struggling.
**Hebe:** ... But Asahi-chan's strength is that you can keep on doing your best without getting discouraged.
**Asahi Kuki:** My strength?
**Hebe:** Yeah! A normal person would have already given up. But you've been training constantly for hours.
**Maple:** Yes, that amount of training is respectable. Also, that tenacity and perseverance is reflected in Asahi-san's fighting style. An impenetrable defence that no-one can break...
**Asahi Kuki:** Hebe-san, Maple-san...
**Hebe:** Actually, today wasn't the first day that I've watched Asahi and the others training. You've been going on until late each and every day, right? I've been watching from afar.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ha! I thought I was able to feel a dazzling gaze on me, so it was you, Hebe-san!
**Asahi Kuki:** Is that the truth? But why, and how...?
**Hebe:** I really love people who try hard. I always want to watch over those kinds of people and support them.
**Asahi Kuki:** ... But unlike us, you're a Flower Knight who puts your life on the line every day though?
**Hebe:** ... Well, it's certainly only a swordsmanship tournament, so it's not like you're fighting to the death.
But it's because you're not putting your life on the line makes it cooler.
Going all out for the things you love but can't have right now! That's what it means to be young, right?
**Asahi Kuki:** !! That's youth...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ooh! That's a great way of putting it, Hebe-san.
**Hebe:** Also when it comes to Ririmu, she seems to act all aloof, but she's also secretly working hard.
**Asahi Kuki:** Eh? Ririmu-san is?
**Hebe:** We talked for a while while we were on the road the other day. Ririmu also has a dream that she can't give up for anyone. She also has a lot of worries and is working hard because of that.
**Asahi Kuki:** Is that really true...? Even those with talent have to work hard...
Then that gives me even more reason to not to lose to Ririmu-san. To prove to her that my efforts have been even more than hers.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** O-K! That's the spirit, Asahi-chan! I'll join you for even more practice once we're done eating!
**Hebe:** Sounds good, sounds good! That's more and more of that “youthful” feeling! I'm not going to be participating in the swordsmanship tournament, but I'll be cheering for you!
**Asahi Kuki:** thank you, Hebe-san. I'll be sure to do my best to show you an amazing match.

### The World Inside Her

Momiji and Ririmu are training hard in Bergamot Valley. After training, Ririmu goes out shopping with Lavender to find some clothes that would suit her. The Knight Commander compliments the new outfit that Ririmu picks out for her, and seems like she's secretly happy.

*- A few days after supervising the Blossom Hill chapter's training, I have come to see how Ririmu and Momiji are doing.*
**Nazuna:** Ah, Danchou-sama. Ririmu-san is in the middle of some special training right now!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Thanks Lavender-san. Even though you're not participating with the tournament, you're still joining me for special training.
**Lavender:** This much doesn't bother me. Everything I do is for my beloved Danchou-san... Fufufu...
**Nazuna:** Eh, eeh!?
**Danchou:** Ah, is that Lavender helping Ririmu...!?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Eh, what's up? Danchou-san's so surprised. Is it really that weird?
**Kerria:** That girl doesn't open up to anyone apart from Danchou. That's especially true for other women.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Aah, so it's like that...? The weight of her love is certainly the same as Asahi and Lily of the Valley-san.
**Nazuna:** Ri-Ririmu-san... Ho-how on earth did you convince Lavender-san to help you...?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Nothing special? I just spoke to her like normal and she naturally opened up.
**Lavender:** It's not like I opened up or anything. Ririmu and the others have a special person from their own world... They have promised me that they won't make any moves to try and seduce Danchou-san.
**Nazuna:** Aah, I see... So they're not going to be any kind of “hindrance” to you, Lavender-san.
**Lavender:** Yes, so I don't need to be on guard all the time, and I can help them out so that they can win the tournament.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Well, Sensei is a very important person, but it's not like any of us have that kind of relationship yet...
**Ririmu Tobe:** Hey hey, don't sweat the small stuff. Thanks to that, she's helping our team.
So Lavender-san, please show me that thing you were talking about!
**Lavender:** Yes, here I come...!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Ooh, that magic really was awesome.
But my “Lily Style” swordsmanship won't lose to that! Haaa!
**Nazuna:** Is Ririmu-san attempting to use her Origami to smash the ice block that Lavender-san made with magic? What kind of goal does this special training have...?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Could she be preparing for a match against Asahi?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Exactly! I want to do special training so I can smash through her solid defence!
As expected of an ogress, but she's not as tough as this! If I can break through her defences then I will conquer her!
**Lavender:** Danchou-san, Danchou-san, Danchou-san...! I'll definitely get hold of him! Haaaa!!
**Nazuna:** Lavender-san's also working very hard. It's surprising to see her take an interest in a swordsmanship tournament.
**Kerria:** About that, I think there's been some kind of misunderstanding. Hey, the winning team will be given some sort of prize, right?
**Nazuna:** Yes, that's the plan.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** So she seems to think that she can win Danchou.
**Nazuna:** Eeeh!? Danchou-sama's the prize!? That's absolutely not the case...!
**Kerria:** Well, when you think about it normally. But she's helping out with the special training because of that, so we thought it would be best to keep quiet about it.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Fuu, what a good sweat. You're amazing Lavender-san. You're going all out even harder than me, right?
**Lavender:** I need to absolutely make sure we win because of that woman in the Blossom Hill team.
**Nazuna:** Blossom Hill... Aah, Lily of the Valley-san...
**Lavender:** Love needs to be fought for and won... It's a shame that I can't directly participate, but I'll definitely win Danchou-san's love...!
So please wait for me, Danchou-san...!
**Ririmu Tobe:** “Love is something to be fought for and won”. It can definitely be like that, but there are other ways to do it, you know?
**Lavender:** Other ways?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Yeah, instead of getting him by force, why not win his love through something like fashion.
**Lavender:** Fashion... I certainly steal this or that from Danchou-san...
... I only do it to collect them, but it's important to raise my own appeal too...
Will changing my outfit from what I normally wear really have that kind of impact...? ... Yeah, it might.
Hey, could you tell me more about this?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Okay! Well, we should go shopping! The best place to learn about what looks good is at store!
I'll pick out some clothes that will look good on you, Lavender-san! On that note, could you please introduce some good stores to us, Nazuna-san!
**Nazuna:** Yes, I don't mind. Well, let's go to Bergamot Valley's shopping district!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Huh? Are we getting dragged along too?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Naturally! Hey, come with us Momi-chi and Kerria-san!
**Kerria:** Huuh? Why me...? Hey, wa-wait, don't pull me along...!
**Ririmu Tobe:** All of these fashionable stores are pleasing to the eye. Ah! That store looks good!
**Lavender:** Wa-wait, don't rush off like that! How many times has it been now!?
**Nazuna:** Ririmu-san's forgotten the original plan and is just enjoying herself...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Haa, haa... Can we take a break? How long do you plan on being here, Ririmu? Don't tell me it's going to be until closing time...?
**Kerria:** How long does it take to pick out a single outfit...? Tch, I've gotten mixed up in something annoying.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** That's true. When it comes to clothes, all you need is a uniform and some pyjamas.
**Nazuna:** That's the other extreme...
**Lavender:** Haa, haa... I've finally caught up. Wait, what are you thinking about my clothes?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Aah! That's it! Sorry, I got so excited that I forgot our objective.
So, let's fix our course... What kind of coordination do you like, Lavender-san? Something girly? Or maybe something more adult?
**Lavender:** Eh? U-ummm... Now that you say it, I've never really thought about it. Whatever Danchou-san likes, I like.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Alright. Danchou-san, what kind of fashion are you into?
**Kerria:** What, are you troubled by being asked that so suddenly? We're doing this for you, Danchou? It would be best to answer quickly.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Good luck Danchou-san, be a man.

*- No matter whether you choose option 1 “A Lavender-like outfit is fine.” or option 2 “What she has on right now is fine.” is chosen, the result is the same;*
**Ririmu Tobe:** I see. Well, it's a safe answer, but let's try it anyway! I'll go pick something out!
Lavender-san looks good in purple, so let's look for something in a similar colour? No, should I dare... Hmmm.
Ah, a great discovery! How about this?
**Lavender:** This green dress...?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Yeah, green is a complementary colour to purple. I think it'll make a great match with Lavender-san's purple hair.
**Nazuna:** It'll definitely suit Lavender-san's atmosphere! It's like she's got a new air of freshness...
**Kerria:** Before I saw it before my eyes, I would never have imagined it would have looked so neat.
**Lavender:** ............ So it's just a change of colour. How do I put it, it feels a little fresher...
**Danchou:** It looks really good on you.
**Lavender:** Eh.........!? R-really!? Danchou-san...!
Th-then I'll get it! I'll buy this dress! Please give me everything in this store!
**Nazuna:** Y-you don't need to buy that much!?
**Kerria:** A rash decision...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Amazing Ririmu, you have excellent fashion sense.
**Lavender:** .........♪
**Nazuna:** Fufu, isn't that great, Lavender-san!
**Lavender:** Ah! Eh, eeh, whatever...
......... Um, I'm thankful Ririmu. I was wondering what was going to happen when you were dragging me around, but I learned a lot.
......... I also got a compliment from Danchou-san.
**Ririmu Tobe:** No no, you're welcome. I'm happy that you liked it.
**Nazuna:** Even so, that was amazing Ririmu-san. To be able to find an outfit that suits Lavender-san in such a short amount of time.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Well, as we did our special training together, I slowly came to realise Lavender-san's world view.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** She's a lot like Asahi and kept her distance at first, but now they're good friends.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Yeah. After all, you can't really understand a person's world view or what drives them until you actually come into close contact with them.
(But when will the day come that I understand Asahi? I just can't imagine it ever happening at all.)

### RiVAL **～**Friend**～**

Momiji and Ririmu move their special training to Winter Rose. In contrast to the high spirited Ririmu, Momiji couldn't find a purpose to practice her swordsmanship. The Flower Knight Aloe appears before Momiji and volunteers for some one on one training.

**Momiji Suzakuin:** Soooooo cold!!!!
**Ririmu Tobe:** So this is Winter Rose? Just as the rumours say, it's a silver world as far as the eye can see.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Uuu... No no, this isn't right. How are you alright while being dressed like that Ririmu...?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Ah, this? My legs might be bare, but I've secretly got thermal gear on everywhere else.
I bought them when we went shopping with Lavender-san. There were so many things, so I ended up buying a lot♪
**Momiji Suzakuin:** I see, as you'd expect from an active high school girl. You're always prepared.
**Nazuna:** You're a high school student too, Momiji-san...
**Kerria:** Anyway, why have you come out of your way to here? If it's for special training, you can do that anywhere.
**Ririmu Tobe:** No, since we've come to another world, I want to go around and take a look at all of the scenery.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** If that's the reason, we didn't need to come to such a cold... Uuu, I can feel my motivation draining away...
Haa... What am I going to do in this place? Actually, why am I alive...?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Uwa! Momi-chi is having negative thoughts because of the cold!
**Nazuna:** A-are you alright, Momiji-san? If you have any problems, please don't hesitate to tell me.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** No, it's not like it could be called a problem, but I've been having these thoughts recently.
“Because you're a daughter of the Suzakuin”. That's the only reason that I've been continuing to learn swordsmanship, but is that really enough...?
**Kerria:** Come to think of it, you did say you were born into a family of famous swordsmen, Momiji. So it's absolute obedience to the teachings of your family... Or something like that? Is your usual lazy nature a reaction to that?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Yeah, something like that. When it comes to things like this, I feel like I just carry on out of habit.
**Aloe:** I see... But that's fine! You'll definitely find your answer sometime!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Eh? You are...?
**Nazuna:** Ah, Aloe-san! Nice to see you!
**Aloe:** Nazu-chan, everyone else, yaho! I'm here to help today!
**Nazuna:** She is a Flower Knight of Winter Rose, Aloe-san. At the request of Danchou-san, she is going to support the members of Takamura Class today.
**Aloe:** Exactly! So if you don't mind Momiji-chan, then I'll lend you my strength to help with your troubles!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** No, it's not really that serious...
**Aloe:** Don't hold anything back!
Ah, that's right! If we do a lot of exercise, then your troubles will melt away! My grandma always said that “sickness begins in the mind”!
So saying that, why not have a match with me?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Ummm... I'm sorry, I'm not feeling it today.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Hey hey, she went to the trouble of inviting you, so why not go with her? Or are you afraid of getting bruised?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** It's nothing like that... Well, if you're going to say that, then one match...
**Aloe:** It's decided! Then I'll get things ready!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Yes. Well, I look forward to working with you.
**Aloe:** Eeh, you're so polite, even when fighting!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** As a swordsman, I must always pay utmost respect to my opponents. That's my way.
**Aloe:** Uwaa, that's so cool! Alright, I'm going to do my very best to show you respect too!!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Divine Eye Extreme, Commence!
**Ririmu Tobe:** It happened! Momi-chi's special technique!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** The first move will be a feint, followed up by a cut from above. Then finally a thrust from a blind spot...!
**Aloe:** Kuu, you're good! You managed to counter every one of my attacks!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** You too. As expected of a Flower Knight, you're accustomed to battle.
**Kerria:** That foresight of hers is pretty astonishing...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** (I can read her moves. So why am I so slow to respond? Flower Knights really are strong...!)
**Ririmu Tobe:** ... Wait, it's not decided yet? Normally they would be completely exhausted by now...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Haa, haa... You can still go on...?
**Aloe:** Haaa, haaa...! Of course! Because my grandma always said “If you never give up, then you'll definitely open up a path”!
So I'll keep challenging Momiji-chan's foresight until I can eventually break through! Yaaaa!!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** (Haa... Aloe-san's amazing. She's still coming at me even though she's this out of breath. It's just like Se-chan.)
(Is being able to try this hard really such a wonderful reason to fight?)
(On the other hand, why am I even a swordsman? I'm in another world, on top of that in this cold place?)
(Aah...... This tiredness and cold has caused me to zone out...)
(Huh? What's this, a dream?)
**Young Momiji:** Excuse me. Would you please be my partner for a sparring match?
**Classmate A:** I-I'm still a little... Sorry, maybe next time.
**Classmate B:** Just looking at you makes me lose my confidence, Suzakuin. After all, it's impossible for us normal people to cross swords with you.
**Classmate C:** I can't fight someone like you. We're just too far apart.
**Classmate D:** Are the rumours that you have demon's blood in you really true? There's no reason it's not...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** (Aah. Those were my childhood memories.)
(That's right. I got this good at swordsmanship but lost all my friends doing so. Until they all started to hate me.)
(When I think about that, Se-chan's amazing. Even if she's doing it for her sister's sake, most people would normally get frustrated at losing all the time...)
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Really? I don't really get frustrated though.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Eh, Setsugekka...?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** I might never be able to win against Momiji my whole life. But I still have to become Toujinegi.
More importantly, I want to be Momimomi's friend. No matter if I win or lose, as longs as Momimomi wants it!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Setsugekka...
(Aah, that's right. When did we have that conversation...?)
**???:** Momimomi! Wake up! Momimomi!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Eh? This voice...?
Huh? What am I...?
**Aloe:** Aah, thank goodness! You suddenly stopped moving, so I was worried.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Aloe-san... Excuse me, my tiredness got the better of me...
By the way, did you just call me “Momimomi”?
**Aloe:** Ah, sorry! I'm quick to give people nicknames.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Fufuu, so it's “Momimomi”?
**Aloe:** S-sorry? You don't like it?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** No, someone already calls me that. I have a friend who uses that nickname. I was reminded of her when I was fighting you, Aloe-san.
23 matches, all losses. No matter how many times that girl loses, she keeps on challenging me. Is she really that tenacious, or is it just bad to give up...?
**Ririmu Tobe:** Eh!? Have you really done it that many times with Se-chan, Momi-chi!?
**Aloe:** Eeh!? But the fact that you never refuse her must mean that you don't hate it, right Momiji-chan? Fighting against your friend, I mean.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Yeah...
**Kerria:** Bullseye. Then, isn't that enough? For a reason to carry on swordsmanship.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Because of Se-chan...? What an epiphany.
Well whatever, that much will do. Not because I'm a “Suzakuin”, but because I'm a swordsman.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Oh! Momi-chi, your expression has changed!
**Nazuna:** Yes, she's so full of motivation now!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Well, my body's warmed up now... Shall we continue our training, Aloe-san?
**Aloe:** Okay! Let's do it thoroughly until we're both huffing and puffing!

### Love's Light Dancing in the Petal Breeze

The day of the swordsmanship tournament has finally come. Flower Knights from each country come together to test their sword skills against each other. During all of that, Setsugekka and the others' turn finally comes up. As the four of them use their Divine Curse to clash, the rainbow flower shines. However, a giant pest emerges from it.

*- The day of the swordsmanship tournament has finally come. The four girls from Takamura class and the Flower Knights all gather at the arena.*
**Asahi Kuki:** The day has finally come. This is the day to decide who's the wheat and the chaff between rivals.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** And this is the day where we go back to our own world! Let's go all out using the Divine Curses we've been training!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** But have you gotten good enough? If someone's Divine Curse isn't good enough, then we might not be able to get home.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** You actually said it!? I'll say it right now, but I'm the best that I've ever been! I'll come at you with an unprecedented Divine Curse, Momimomi!
**Ririmu Tobe:** You're full of spirit, Se-chan. Momi-chi too, you better not be lazy today?
**Pink:** It's been a while, Takamura class members. Are you fully prepared?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Pink-san! Of course we're ready! I'm in the mood to start fighting right now!
**Lychnis:** I'm fully prepared too! Also... Look over there!
**Asahi Kuki:** That's... The rainbow flower from before!? On top of that, there are so many of them blooming!
**Otogirisou:** We went looking for a place where lots of these flowers are blooming. Then we chose that place as the event venue.
**Lychnis:** We thought that would be the easiest way to make use of your Divine Curse energy!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Thank you Otogirisou-san, Lychnis-san! With this many flowers blooming, then the light will be a lot stronger than before and we might be able to go back to our own world!
**Pink:** But we don't know what will happen when the time comes. There's no guarantee that you will return home, and we might even summon something else here instead...
**Asahi Kuki:** I don't mind either way. There's someone waiting for me... No, for us to come home.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Ah! But that means we're going to be parting ways with the Flower Knights if we succeed...
**Nazuna:** You're right... Also, we're not even sure if you'll even remember anything about this world...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Well, that can't be helped. I don't want to part from anyone from our world, or from this world. But that selfishness is impossible.
But even if we're apart and we forget each other, we'll still be friends? As long as everyone wishes.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Momimomi...
**Momiji Suzakuin:** What, did I say something weird? I was trying to sound like Se-chan.
**Lychnis:** No, you're exactly right! We'll all definitely never forget the days spent with you!
**Pink:** So, please fight to your heart's content. In order to get back to your world, and to the person you love.
**All Four:** [[[Yes!!]]]
**Nazuna:** thank you for coming to the Flower Knight Joint Swordsmanship Tournament! I will be your commentator, Nazuna!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Hey Nazuna, what are you doing!?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** As expected from Danchou's assistant! She can do anything!
**Lychnis:** Alright! I'll go all out to show Master all of my strong points!
**Otogirisou:** I'll show you the power of a ninja!
**Pink:** I have high hopes for you two. I'm on the management team, so will be joining as a judge.
**Asahi Kuki:** The Aizen Ito style fight will be burned into my eyes!
**Kerria:** Good grief. This is a bother, but if I'm going to do it, should I do it seriously?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Please do your best, Kerria-san.
**Kerria:** Yeah, you too.
**Nazuna:** At the end of all the matches, the team with the highest amount of points will win! Let the games begin!

*- Flower Knights from every country cause sparks to fly on the stage. During that time, the members of Takamura class' turn arrives.*
**Nazuna:** Our next match will be between our visitors from another world, Murakumo Academy's Takamura class!
**Spectator A:** Good luck!
**Spectator B:** I'm expecting a great match!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Uooo! Amazing, Momimomi! Everyone in the audience is cheering for us!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Wait Setsugekka, you're too excited... This is embarrassing...
**Ririmu Tobe:** Mmmm. Everyone's gaze on me feels nice. Doesn't it feel like we're models walking down the catwalk?
**Asahi Kuki:** This is reminding me of how it will feel at the festival tournament.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Don't say that. When you're on stage, you should only think about that one performance.
**Maple:** The fruits of your training... Now is the time to show them off. Setsugekka-san, Asahi-san.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Maple-san's come to watch us! OK, that means there's no way I can lose!
**Hebe:** Fight hard, Ririmu, Asahi! I look forward to a good match!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Thanks, Hebe-san! I'll show you the best match ever!
**Asahi Kuki:** She came to watch, just like she promised. Then I can't show her a shameless fight.
**Aloe:** Go go! Momimomi! Don't lose to your feelings!
**Viola:** Do your best, Momiji-san!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** They're cheering? They remind me of Miyako and the others. Is this how it feels to be called out by spectators?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** You're thinking of your little sisters, aren't you? Then we need to get back to our own world for their sake!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Yeah, that's right...
**Pink:** We will now begin the match with Murakumo Academy's Takamura class. Please allow myself, Pink, to introduce them.
In the East corner is Blossom Hill. Setsugekka Kazamine and Asahi Kuki!
In the West corner is Bergamot Valley. Momiji Suzakuin and Ririmu Tobe!
Get ready, fight!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Win in one move! Mishima Style Yang Type・Flame Fang!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Divine Eye Extreme, Commence.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Kuu...! I knew you'd never overlook this move! As expected, Momimomi!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Haven't I told you? You're movements are far too easy to read. Next is my turn!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Kuu....! So fast...! But! Mishima Style Spicy Form・Silver Shield!
**Aloe:** She blocked!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** That sets this up now!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** You're moves are still easy to read... Huh!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** New Style Inner Type・Flaming Tiger's Fierce Slash!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Kuuu...! That wasn't Mishima style!? A self made martial style that combines multiple techniques...!?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** “If what you have isn't enough, then make it more than enough”. I'm nowhere near a master yet, but I can do this much!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** That was my line... Fufuu, You seem to have found a lot of confidence.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Of course! I've been fighting lots of pests alongside the Flower Knight Maple-san! There's nothing that I'm afraid of any more!
**Maple:** Setsugekka-san...
... A Natural. She'll definitely be able to claim number one.
**Nazuna:** The battle between those two is also getting even more intense--!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Eh, my partner's getting fired up! Well, then there's no way I can lose either! Haa!
**Asahi Kuki:** You know you shouldn't look away, Ririmu-san? I'm the one who's fighting you right now!
**Ririmu Tobe:** I know that! I'm fighting a stubborn, black hearted ogress right now.
**Asahi Kuki:** You've got a foul mouth like always! If you keep that brave facade up, then nobody will ever understand your feelings!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Huh!? What do you mean by that!?
**Asahi Kuki:** ... I heard from Hebe-san. You're also working hard to achieve your dreams.
**Ririmu Tobe:** Ha... What, were you talking about me?
**Asahi Kuki:** Yes. It came about because of your greed to always get one on one tuition from Iori-sensei. Something different from romantic feelings...
**Ririmu Tobe:** So what? Did you think I was trying to monopolise on Iorin's personal life?
**Asahi Kuki:** Fufu, you're taunting me like always. Well, I'll ask your blade what your true feelings really are!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Sounds good. I've tried my best to understand your world view, but words alone seem to have a limit.
So I'll ask your blade too. That rustic, unadorned blade of yours! Haaaa!!
**Hebe:** Those two are amazing...! This is going to be a real swordsman's match...!
**Lily of the Valley:** You absolutely must win, Asahi-san!
**Lavender:** There's no way you can lose, Ririmu! Because I'll definitely get hold of Danchou-san!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Well, shall we talk more! Until we're bored of it!
**Asahi Kuki:** That's what I'm thinking! Haaa!

*- The match between the four becomes even more intense. The cheering of the audience grows along with it.*
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** My heart's beating so hard it's going to explode...! That's right...! This heartbeat shows my true feelings...!
I really do love swordsmanship! The same as Momiji and everyone who practices it!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Setsugekka...!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** I wish this match could go on forever...! But it's about time to finish this!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Yes. Return to our world... And fight in the festival tournament!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Yeah! Let's go Momimomi! Mishima Style Flowing Type・Catastrophe!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Secret skill, Swallow's Trinity!
**Asahi Kuki:** Mystery・Overflow Slash!
**Ririmu Tobe:** My View of the World (World is mine)!
**Nazuna:** An intense clash between Heavenly Curses! I can feel the shock waves all the way from the commentator's seats...!
**Otogirisou:** Aah! Look, the rainbow flower is...!
**Lychnis:** Is it reacting to the Divine Curses!? It's starting to shine!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Great, now we can go...!
**Pest:** Gigi, GiiiIIIII...!!!!
**Pink:** Wha-!? That's a pest!? Why is it here!?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** It came out of the light...!? What's the meaning of this!?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** So big... It looks pretty strong too! Don't tell me that the flower's power summoned it...!?
**Asahi Kuki:** We have the World Flower's blessing right now. It might have been part of the Divine Curse that summoned this pest...!?
**Pink:** It's certainly not an impossibility...! Anyway, dealing with it is our top priority right now! We'll have to suspend the match for now!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Roger! We just started the match but it's getting in the way...!
**Spectators:** Kyaaaa!!
**Nazuna:** Ladies and gentlemen! Please follow our instructions and evacuate in a calm manner!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Danchou-san! Awaiting orders! We need to protect all these people who came to support us!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Yeah... Let's go Setsugekka!
**Pest:** GaaaaaaAAAAAaa!!!!
**Ririmu Tobe:** We might have been the ones to call you here, but there's no way we'll let you run rampant without taking you down!
**Hebe:** You're messing up our match...! There's a limit to being rude! Taaaa!
**Viola:** I'll show everyone how much my power's grown!
**Lily of the Valley:** I won't let you hurt Danchou-san!
**Lavender:** This meddlesome pest...! Crush it!
**Pink:** In order to protect the people we love...! Aizen Ito style, moving out!
**Lychnis:** Yes, Master!
**Asahi Kuki:** For the people we love! That is definitely the essence of Aizen Ito style...!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Let's go everyone! We'll overcome this and return to our own world!

### Epilogue

A giant pest suddenly appears during the swordsmanship tournament. The Flower Knights and the students of Takamura brilliantly repel it. The tournament was forced to be suspended, but they were all invited to a banquet as a reward for looking out for everyone, and they renew their determination to find their way home.

**Pest:** GiiiiIIIi...!!
**Aloe:** It's obviously weakened! Alright, now's our chance everyone!
**Maple:** Yes! Let's work together!
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Roger that, Maple-san!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Hit him with all of our divine curses at the same time...!
**Ririmu & Asahi:** [[Haaaaaa!!!!]]
**Setsugekka & Momiji:** [[Yaaaaa!!!!]]
**Pest:** Gugii...!!? GigiiiiIIIIIi...!?

*- Thanks to the brilliant work of the Flower Knights and Takamura class, the giant pest is defeated.*
*- The tournament had to be suspended, but all of the participants were invited to a certain place, thanks to some special arrangements made by Pink.*
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Uooo!! Sushi! Tempura! A banquet!
**Asahi Kuki:** Setsugekka-san, you're drooling...
**Pink:** Thank you from the bottom of my heart for joining the tournament and defeating that pest.
Originally, this banquet was only going to be for the winning team... But to thank everyone for such a good fight, then I've changed some things.
**Otogirisou:** Let's start with everyone! Pink-san is so generous!
**Golden Lace:** Fufu, she's rented out the whole place, so please relax to your heart's content.
**Lily of the Valley:** Haa, so the prize for winning the tournament was going to be just this. Not Danchou-san...
**Lavender:** Either way, my place is next to Danchou-san...!
**Lily of the Valley:** What!? I won't let you take him from me...!
**Asahi Kuki:** Fufuu. You two are pretty proactive. I'll have to take a leaf from your book!
**Ririmu Tobe:** No, you don't need to learn anything from them! What would we do if you became even more greedy!?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** All of Golden Lace-san's dishes are amazing! They're so delicious that I might end up eating the whole store!
**Golden Lace:** Eh, eeh? My whole store...?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** No, are you a monster...?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** It's just a turn of phrase! What do you think I am, Momimomi!?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** I know you well. Well, just like you say, Se-chan, everything is delicious.
Even if we had a silver bullet, then we wouldn't have anything more to say.
**Kerria:** A silver bullet? What's that?
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Non-alcoholic beer. Basically, a drink that doesn't make you drunk.
**Kerria:** Eeh, so your world has stuff like that? No matter what world you're in, people's desires are the same.
**Viola:** You two look like you're having a lot of fun! Can I join in too?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Aah! You can't Viola-chan! We don't want you to become a layabout too, Viola-chan!
**Maple:** Fufu, everyone's having fun.
**Asahi Kuki:** But in the end, we couldn't make our way home...
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** It's fine! We'll need to pass many challenges before we can go home!
“Whether you win or lose, life carries on”. That's what Muragaki-sensei said, right? If you fail, then get up and try something different!
**Asahi Kuki:** Setsugekka-san...
**Ririmu Tobe:** Well, what Se-chan says is right, nothing can be done by worrying about it.
**Asahi Kuki:** Yes, it looks like we can keep relying on Setsugekka-san's carefree spirit.
**Momiji Suzakuin:** That's true, we'll be saved from her.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** Oi hey! Were those compliments!?
**Lychnis:** Just as Setsugekka-san says, there's still hope!
**Pink:** Yes. After training with the Flower Knights, everyone's divine curses seem to be more powerful than before. If you keep improving like this, then there's no way you won't go home eventually.
**Nazuna:** Also, in light of recent events, we'll hold our next one in a place where there are no pests or general public. So don't worry about it and continue to challenge yourselves!
**Asahi Kuki:** Really? Thank you for your concern, everyone.
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** O-K! Then let's get to training as soon as we finish our meal! So we can get stronger, and our divine curses get stronger too!
**Momiji Suzakuin:** Eh? I don't want to... Can't we do it tomorrow?
**Setsugekka Kazamine:** No, then you'll never start! We can't let that happen!
**Ririmu Tobe:** Ahaha. No matter where those two are, it's always the same story.

*- The students of Takamura class who came to this world by chance have formed strong bonds with the Flower Knights through their swords.*
*- The four of them spend their days working hard together with the Flower Knights until the day they can return home...*