happy beans day ~the harpless brawl~ episode 16 "all-out in tag"

[mandytl]

 

Location: Woods Behind Campus

Ka-cha!

Epel: Uwah! T-That was close…

Jack: Tch. A little closer and you would’ve been mine!

Voom!

Riddle: Kh! That arm weapon is dangerous, but… the capture net is even worse, with the broad range it covers!

Vil: Don’t get too close, you two!

Keep your distance from the enemy. Our numbers are greater!

Azul: —! We should pull back for now, Jack-san.

Jack: Why?! Don’t tell me we’re gonna let them escape?!

Azul: The Monster Team can’t afford to stay engaged in combat in the same place for so long.

Chases that result in one-on-one confrontations are more advantageous for us… 

If the Farmers Team encircles us with their numbers it’s over.

There’s something about Vil-san’s statement earlier that bothers me… They may be trying to lure us into a trap. 

It’s also likely they’re bluffing, but I’m not willing to expose ourselves to a second disturbance. 

Let’s take this step-by-step.

Knowing when to withdraw is quite vital when it comes to winning, Jack-san.

Jack: Grrr… Tch, fine!

Dash!

Epel: W-We did it! The Monster Team friggin’ beat it!

Vil: I knew he’d take the cautious route. Azul’s wary behavior certainly came in handy.

… Just the same, they almost saw right through our bluff. If it weren’t for my exceedingly convincing performance… 

That caution will prove a major challenge.

Riddle: Wheeze, wheeze… That was a close call. I’m grateful for your assistance, Epel, Vil-senpai.

Vil: You can save your thanks, dear. More importantly, let’s get moving.

They might’ve simply pretended to retreat, only to return with reinforcements.

Riddle: Certainly.

I was told Yuu and Cater, who are also on the Farmers Team, were headed for the botanical garden.

What do you say about rendezvousing with them?

Vil: That sounds like a plan.

I had some allies of my own just moments ago, but… 

I had no choice but to let them go, so I’m in a hurry to expand my entourage.

Though with you at my side, I won’t have to work hard to impress any Heartslaybul members of our team.

Now then, let’s start moving for the garden!

Crunch crunch…

Vil: Still… Azul was covered head-to-toe in rare equipment.

During my second-year…

He happened to ask me an excessive amount of questions about Happy Beans Day.

I suppose his interest in the past games was to obtain the whereabouts of the supplies.

Riddle: It seems that way. I questioned Azul just moments ago after suspecting as much.

Though after hearing of his various plans, his attitude towards this event goes beyond positive thinking. It’s borderline obsessive, even.

Epel: The people on the Monster’s Team are so serious about this that they’re downright scary… I guess. Kind of like Rook-san yesterday.

Vil: You think? I think being cynical and wishy-washy about this whole affair is far less elegant.

Besides… We won’t be able to go all-out in tag with this many people once we’re adults.

So enjoy yourself to the fullest.