Moon Festival ~Does Moon Goddess Dream of Dumplings~
EP 0: Moonlight Hunter
Dr. Roman:
Hmm-hmm♪
La-la-laaa♪
Dr. Roman:
Whoa, Fujimaru.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Dr. Roman:
Mmm, it's like you're saying “I, myself, don't know, but this must be a form of happiness.”
Dr. Roman:
Your expression is like a mixture of spiritual insight,
affection, and a little pity. Has something happened?
Fujimaru 1:
No, but, Doctor finally...
Dr. Roman:
What, were you watching me?
Dr. Roman:
And what do you mean by “finally?”
I didn't do anything!
Fujimaru 2:
Why are you walking around with an empty plate?
Dr. Roman:
Yeah, that's the problem. I keep waiting and waiting, but Mash hasn't come back yet.
Dr. Roman:
I asked her to grab something from storage for me,
but I wonder if something happened...
Da Vinci:
Hey, Romani, where are the dumplings?
I'm about to show footage of the moon.
Da Vinci:
Let's hurry up and hit the booze.
After all, we've been holding out for this day.
Dr. Roman:
...Hmph, yeah right. That's what you say,
but you've already started drinking like a fish, you lout...
Dr. Roman:
Wait a little while longer, Da Vinci.
Not all the staff members are here yet.
Fujimaru 1:
Alcohol?
Fujimaru 2:
Dumplings?
Dr. Roman:
Huh? Fujimaru, didn't you hear? The outdoor calendar shows it's almost the end of summer.
Dr. Roman:
Meaning it's almost time for the Moon Festival.
It's said the harvest moon shall liven up conversations between friends.
Dr. Roman:
The date isn't exactly right, but as long as there's a beautiful full moon in the night sky, it's perfect for the Moon Festival.
Dr. Roman:
There's not a lot to do for fun in Chaldea, so I prepared this thinking we could use a break, but...
Da Vinci:
Mash hasn't come back yet.
She was getting the dumplings from food storage.
Da Vinci:
She said, “I'm powerful now that I've become a Demi-Servant, so leave it to me.” Then she took off on her own...
Da Vinci:
I have a bad feeling about this.
Fujimaru, go see what's up—
Dr. Roman:
The alarm? What's going on?!
Mash:
This is serious, Doctor!
Someone has raided our food storage!
Mash:
As well as the offerings we prepared for the festival and everything else... Chaldea's food reserves are nearly down to zero!
Fujimaru 1:
What?!
Mash:
Ah. Good morning.
I'm happy to see you're as healthy as ever.
Dr. Roman:
Is this the place for that kind of conversation?
I'm impressed by how much you trust each other.
Fujimaru 2:
That aside, those glasses really look good on you, Mash.
Mash:
Ah... Thank you.
My eyes are good so I don't really need them, but...
Da Vinci:
Okay, look around you.
This is supposed to be a tense scene.
Dr. Roman:
No, this is not the time to discuss that.
Somebody raided our food storage. Who could it be?!
Mash:
The thing is... None of the surveillance cameras picked up anything... They're not broken, but...
Mash:
...but it's like all of the recorded footage has been painted over with a heart mark, so we can't see anything.
Mash:
The analysis team in the monitor room said...
Mash:
“When we watched the footage, we got dizzy and fell unconscious, one right after the other...”
Da Vinci:
Hmm...
I see. This is a real pickle.
Dr. Roman:
A pickle?!
Leonardo, have you gone bonkers, too?!
Da Vinci:
Ah, pardon me. I was just having a bit of fun.
But anyway, Romani, take a look at this Singularity.
Da Vinci:
Three minutes ago, someone Rayshifted to France.
That must've been the cause of the alarm.
Mash:
Rayshift... With no authorization, and solo?
You're saying the culprit escaped by Rayshifting?
Mash:
I can't imagine a Servant capable of something like that...
Dr. Roman:
Good point.
Right now, Chaldea doesn't exist in normal dimension.
Dr. Roman:
The only ones who can go outside are Master Fujimaru and contracted Servants.
Da Vinci:
On the other hand, a Contracted Servant can do evil deeds.
Da Vinci:
But only special and extremely powerful Heroic Spirits could bend the rules of time and space.
Mash:
...Um, did you make a contract with such a powerful Servant?
Mash:
There are no records of it, as far as I know...
Da Vinci:
Yes, but the order of cause and effect would be opposite, you see?
Da Vinci:
We're talking about a Heroic Spirit that could bend time and space, and stretch the string of possibility for “eventually forming a contract”
Da Vinci:
into the “eventual outcome of a contract.”
It would be an incredibly powerful Heroic Spirit.
Dr. Roman:
...If it finds the coordinates of Chaldea using nonsensical means like that, that's incredible...
Dr. Roman:
But... I see,
Dr. Roman:
if the culprit here is a Heroic Spirit who's willing to form a contract with Fujimaru.
Dr. Roman:
Then the damage we suffer wouldn't be critical.
Dr. Roman:
Because whatever the future, Fujimaru wouldn't form a contract with an outright villain.
Mash:
No, Doctor.
The problem is that we don't have any food left.
Mash:
At this rate, Senpai's health management and tea time after a Grail expedition can't be guaranteed.
Mash:
As the Master's Servant, I propose we take measures quickly.
Dr. Roman:
Y-yeah, I guess this is not the time to be thinking, “If we're out of sweet dumplings, we can just have sweet bean paste instead.”
Dr. Roman:
Fujimaru.
For the sake of Chaldea's future,
Dr. Roman:
and our fun Moon Festival, would you go check out the situation for us?
Fujimaru 1:
Yes I'll go, Doctor.
Dr. Roman:
I knew I could count on you.
That's why you're the Master of Chaldea.
Fujimaru 2:
You really like sweet bean paste, huh?
Dr. Roman:
Well, of course. Sugar is indispensable to someone who works with his brain.
Dr. Roman:
Actually, I was more of a pancake guy, but I got addicted to it when I went to Japan. Hahaha.
Mash:
All right, Doctor, please prepare for the Rayshift.
I'll get every last sweet dumpling back!
Da Vinci:
(The culprit must be a Divine Spirit-class Servant that can Rayshift by itself...)
Da Vinci:
(Well, some things are better left unsaid!)
Mash:
Rayshift is complete.
This is—the France we're familiar with, right?
Mash:
The one who raided Chaldea's storage is here—?
Huh? I hear something being fired nearby...
Woman:
Oh my. What do we have here?
Mash:
...Master.
There's a woman in strange clothes...
Mash:
She's holding a bow in an improper posture,
firing not so effective arrows, and—
Werebeast:
Ghraaaaaa!
Mash:
She's fighting a pack of werewolves!
What's going on here?!
Fujimaru 1:
I don't know, but let's help her!
Fujimaru 2:
For now, let's fight!
Woman:
Oh my! Are you here to give me a hand, stranger?
Hehe, aren't you a decisive one?
Woman:
I will take up on your kind offer. Let's fight together.
Woman:
We can leave the fun conversation for after the battle.
Right now, let's take out these bandits!
--BATTLE--
Mash:
Combat complete.
But, I still sense enemies nearby.
Mash:
Doctor, let me know the status of the surrounding—
Doctor?
Fujimaru 1:
Bad connection?
Mash:
Seems like it... We can perform a Rayshift to return to Chaldea from here, but...
Fujimaru 2:
Think Roman's slacking?
Mash:
Huh?
The doctor's being lazy, you think?
Mash:
I can assure you that is not the case.
Dr. Roman isn't the type to slack off at his job.
Mash:
The more pressing concern is this woman.
Mash:
Um... Excuse me. You're not a normal human, are you?
Are you...a Servant?
Woman:
Hmm? Am I a Servant?
Oh, you mean a Heroic Spirit! I know all about them!
Woman:
Indeed! I am a Servant!
The splendid hunter forever seen in the night sky—
Woman:
My name is Orion! That's me!
Round of applause, please!
Mash:
You heard her, Senpai.
What do you think?
Fujimaru 1:
Clap, clap, clap.
Orion:
Hehe. Thanks for the applause.
I don't know who you are, but I think we can be friends♡
Fujimaru 2:
Wasn't Orion a guy?
Orion:
Truth is stranger than fiction, you know.
Orion:
They say that Orion was a fast-talking, no-good skirt-chaser who'd go after any woman he saw,
but—
???:
PGRYU!
Mash:
Pgryu?
Orion:
Hehehe. Sorry, I think that's my tummy rumbling.
I haven't had anything to eat in so long.
Orion:
Anyway, they say all kinds of mean things about Orion in the legend, but he's actually a pure-hearted, wonderful hunter!
Orion:
And I've materialized to prove just that...
Well? Do you believe me?
Mash:
She's appeared in order to repair her reputation...
In other words, to correct an incorrect history!
Mash:
I know how you feel, Miss Orion.
Your skills with a bow—
Mash:
I'm really confused as to how you could hit a target effectively with that stance,
Mash:
but that was really impressive!
You're as good as the Greek myths say!
Mash:
The legendary hero who never misses, who seduced the Goddess Artemis!
Orion:
Oh my. Oh dear. Never misses, you say?
Hehehehe.
???:
Pgryyyrururur!
Fujimaru 1:
Your stomach again?
Mash:
Aww, that's bad manners, Senpai.
You shouldn't ask a girl about her tummy.
Fujimaru 2:
Huh? Seduced a goddess?
Orion:
Oh, that's true. More specifically, he made a goddess fall in love with him♡
Mash:
By the way, Miss Orion.
Have you seen anyone suspicious around here?
Mash:
We're looking for someone who stole a large amount of provisions from our base...
Orion:
Suspicious people... Maybe that trio I just saw?
Orion:
They were running that way carrying something strange.
Orion:
But, they were a little out of it.
All the food was falling out all over the place.
Orion:
See those wolves gathering?
They're here to get the food that fell out.
Mash:
Senpai! That's good information!
Let's hurry and follow them!
Mash:
Oh, but we need to get those dumplings back...
Especially those super rare dumplings. I have to defend them at any cost...
Fujimaru 1:
Huh... Super rare... What?
Mash:
Oh—that's right.
You don't know about it.
Mash:
Mixed with the other dumplings are some special ones,
made by a famous Japanese shop named Nanayabashiya.
Mash:
Their taste rivals a 10,000 yen sukiyaki,
and their value rivals a dozen Saint Quartz...
Mash:
They're special.
I'm not sure what I'm saying anymore.
Fujimaru 2:
Mash, calm down.
Mash:
Oh... Right. Sorry. I panicked.
It's definitely not that I'm hungry.
Mash:
Anyway, they're very special dumplings. They're humanity's greatest treasure, and must be defended at all costs.
Orion:
I see! I understand.
Can I help, then?
Orion:
I owe you for saving me, and I need to showcase my archery skills, too. You're a Master, aren't you?
Orion:
If you saw Orion being useful here,
I'm sure you would want to contract with her, right?
Mash:
That would be great.
Thanks for your help, Miss Orion.
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, let's get those dumplings.
Fujimaru 2:
Let the hunt begin!
Mash:
Right! We'll pick up the rare dumplings as we chase after the thieves!
Mash:
This is a special mission, unlike any we've done before,
but let's do our best!
EP 1: Antoinette and Company
Mash:
I see light ahead... It's a campfire!
We caught up to them, Master!
Mash:
But that's—that's—
Marie:
Here you go, d'Eon.
Open wide. Say aaah♡
d'Eon:
Th-th-thank you, Marie...
Okay... Aaah.
Marie:
Delicious, aren't they? They're so plump and chewy, and that sweet, sugary taste...
Marie:
And they're so cute, like snowballs.
I'd love to learn how to make them.
Marie:
Here, you have some, too.
Aren't sweet dumplings lovely, Sanson?
Sanson:
Y-Yes... I accept this gratefully, my Queen.
But is this really okay?
Sanson:
It said “Take what you like,” but for us to take all three tons of it...
Marie:
My dear Sanson, you need to take what you can, when it's offered to you.
Marie:
Your modesty is commendable, but it's not good to be too modest.
Marie:
What happened to the bold Sanson who readied the guillotine?
Sanson:
No... My queen, I didn't actually like the guillotine.
Quite the opposite...
d'Eon:
You complain too much, executioner.
Her Majesty said we're taking them.
d'Eon:
So we shall help her do it. That's all there is to it.
Fortunately, we have access to Marie's glass carriage.
d'Eon:
Carrying a ton or two of snacks is easy.
We should've taken more.
Marie:
Heheh. d'Eon understands a maiden's heart.
Marie:
They're so delicious! It's natural for a person to want as much as they can carry.
Marie:
Okay, say aah♡
d'Eon:
Aaah!
Sanson:
Wait, you're eating more?!
That's too much!
Sanson:
As a man of medicine, I must advise against consuming any more calories. You'll get fat...
Marie:
Really, you don't have to worry, Sanson.
Everything I eat goes right to my breasts.
Marie:
The more I eat, the bustier I get.
So there's no way I'll get fat.
Sanson:
Wh-what...did you...say?!
I-is that true, Marie?!
Sanson:
That's medically impossible!
But if it is true, I...I!
d'Eon:
...How crude. Sit down and stop panicking.
But it's true, executioner.
d'Eon:
Her Majesty has grown to have one of the finest bodies in France. It's truly amazing.
Sanson:
—Tell me more! Give me more details!
This is important for medical science!
Marie:
It's not medical at all!
It's something all girls have in common!
d'Eon:
(...I don't know...I think it's only you, your Majesty,
who doesn't have any fat go to her belly...)
Sanson:
—!
Chevalier!
d'Eon:
I know! Get back, your Majesty!
Mash:
You're all under arrest!
Surrender peacefully, you dumpling thieves!
Marie:
Oh, it's you!
Marie:
...You're ...You're...
Who are you again? Sanson, do you know them?
Sanson:
Of course not.
If you think you do, you're probably imagining it.
Sanson:
They're probably bandits, lured here by the light of our campfire.
d'Eon:
Indeed.
For once we agree, executioner.
d'Eon:
Take up your swords, brigands!
You'll pay for ruining her Majesty's snack time!
Marie:
Hm...
I really do think we've met somewhere, though...
Marie:
I can't remember it... This is so strange...
I have this feeling that we'd get along great...
Marie:
But, now that it's come to this, we shall fight!
Forgive me for the rough welcome, familiar ones!
Marie:
I'm sure you have your reasons, but we're enemies now.
I'm not letting you have these dumplings!
Mash:
That's Marie for you.
What a selfish declaration of war!
Mash:
Let's go, Senpai!
First, let's jog their memories in battle!
--BATTLE--
Sanson:
Gah!
d'Eon:
Tch... They bested me!
Marie:
Auuuggghhh!
Mash:
The battle is over.
Now we can talk—
Orion:
Wait, Mash. There's one more back there. This presence... It's the same type of loser, just like my darling!
???:
Hahaha...hahahaha...
So you saw me. Impressive...
Mash:
S-Senpai!
A really shady-looking pervert came out of the shadows!
???:
I'm no pervert.
I am Amadeus Mask. The wandering fairy.
Marie:
Oh my! Amadeus Mask!
You were following us in secret again?
d'Eon:
You again, pervert?
Go back to Vienna!
Sanson:
Heh... I can really count on you, huh?
You showed up in our hour of dire peril...
Amadeus Mask:
Hehehe... The one I think I'd get along with dislikes me,
and the one I don't care for finds me reliable... What's going on here?
Amadeus Mask:
Well, it doesn't matter. Maria is in trouble. I can swallow my pride and work with you, even if I don't want to.
Amadeus Mask:
Unknown travelers, prepare yourselves.
Amadeus Mask:
It's obvious that Maria and her friends are in the wrong,
but you know, I don't really care.
Amadeus Mask:
Let us begin the symphony!
Whew, I'm getting excited!
Amadeus Mask:
Can you beat these three true perverts, now that they're orchestrated by me, the God of Music?!
d'Eon:
—Wait a moment.
Did you just include me in your statement?!
--BATTLE--
Amadeus:
So yeah. A one-star Servant like me has no chance of winning.
d'Eon:
You truly are the worst!
All you did was slow us down!
Mash:
Did you see that, Senpai? ...When Amadeus' mask slipped off, it hit Sanson on the back of the head...
Mash:
...And instantly knocked him out... Is that level of coordination only possible because they've known each other for years?
Marie:
Don't worry about that, Mash.
If Sanson was awake this discussion would take longer.
Mash:
Marie, do you remember us now?
Marie:
Yes, as we were fighting, somewhat.
There's a lot to talk about, but first, here.
Marie:
You can have these wonderful confections back.
We had a small amount. I'm sorry.
d'Eon:
(A small amount... A small amount?
N-no, if her Majesty says so, then it's fine...)
Mash:
No, as long we have them back, it's okay.
We were going to give these equally to everyone...
Mash:
Huh? Um...is this all? You were saying there were three tons worth a moment ago...
Marie:
That was at the start.
I did load up the carriage, but...
Marie:
We ran into a group of three people passing by,
and gave them most of the dumplings as a sign of friendship.
Mash:
What?!
You gave them almost three tons worth?
Marie:
Of course. When you think about it, no matter how good they are, you can't eat three tons, can you?
d'Eon:
Yes, that's right. I would've preferred you to think about that sooner, though.
Mash:
That's a very good point, Marie...
So where did the three strangers go?
Marie:
They said they were going to pray near the waters of Marseille. If you hurry, you might catch them.
Mash:
Senpai!
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, let's hurry, Mash!
Fujimaru 2:
Yeah, let's get the grinding going, Mash!
Mash:
Marie, I'd love to talk more, but we're in a hurry...
Marie:
Yes, I know.
Please be careful, Fujimaru.
Marie:
May fortune smile upon your journey!
Vive la France! And whassup!
d'Eon:
My queen?! (Turns around in shock)
EP 2: Battle at the Coastline
Georgios:
Hmm...
Martha:
...
Georgios:
...It's quiet.
Very quiet. Don't you think, St. Martha?
Martha:
Indeed. The ocean waves are calm tonight.
By the way, St. Georgios...
Georgios:
What is it?
Oh, you want a photo?
Georgios:
Unfortunately, my specialty is landscapes, not people.
Martha:
No one wants one of your photos.
I'm talking about those.
Georgios:
Oh, these?
My apologies. It's about time, yes. Will you go first?
Martha:
Oh, my. I'm a little embarrassed.
Martha:
But I cannot turn down your offer, St. Georgios.
Martha:
Excuse me... Aaah.
Martha:
Oh! These smell so good, and its texture on the tongue!
It's super-duper yummy—Ahem.
Martha:
It tastes splendid.
The wisdom of the East is not to be dismissed.
Georgios:
I'll have some for myself—Ahem.
This is...Oho! It's hot! It's hot, but sweet!
Georgios:
It seems simple, but you don't tire of it.
It has a smooth surface, but a complex taste.
Georgios:
Simple, yet deep.
How to describe it?
Kojirou:
You describe it as tasty, you two.
If you'll excuse me, I'll have one myself.
Kojirou:
Hmm... Mm...They're bite-sized, but not so small that it's not enough.
Kojirou:
These dumplings are clearly the work of a master.
I am in awe.
Kojirou:
Truly, you can find geniuses in any era.
Martha:
...
Kojirou:
What's wrong, Martha?
Is there something stuck on my face?
Martha:
No, I was just wondering what that black,
honey-like sauce was.
Martha:
I don't want one for myself.
For one thing, I don't trust you.
Martha:
You've been tagging along with us for days.
Why don't you tell us what you're after?
Kojirou:
My goal is as I spoke of when we first met.
I seek a duel with you. That is all.
Martha:
And I refused.
I preach the folly of battle.
Martha:
Besides, why must I fight you?
I'm not the type.
Kojirou:
Oh?
Is that really true?
Martha:
It's true! You sound like you don't believe me!
Are you making fun of me?
Martha:
What is your problem, anyway?
Are you even a real samurai?
Kojirou:
Hahaha. You saw right through me.
When I have to act like a samurai, I can.
Kojirou:
I am a wanderer, I act differently at different times.
Kojirou:
But I'm not the only one.
You seem to be carrying such burden as well.
Kojirou:
A particularly big one.
Tarasque, was it?
Martha:
Huh!? You're after my Tarasque?
Not me!?
Martha:
I don't know how many wyverns you've taken down,
but I doubt you can do anything with that skimpy sword?
Martha:
Don't underestimate the scales of the Tarasque.
They were thick enough to withstand one of my punches!
Kojirou:
Oh, your punches? How interesting.
I thought your weapon was a staff?
Martha:
!!!
Oh, how silly of you. Ahahah.
Martha:
Perhaps you're hard of hearing?
I'm a saint. I would never punch anyone.
Georgios:
Hahaha. Come to think of it, before “He” gave her the staff, St. Martha was completely empty-handed, I'm told.
Georgios:
So before you settled in as a Saint, you were fighting dragons with your bare hands, huh?
Georgios:
I find that fascinating. As a fellow dragon slayer,
I would've liked to have caught that with my camera.
Martha:
I have not punched any dragons! I don't street-brawl anymore, and I've never fought with my bare hands in my life!
Martha:
And Georgios, didn't you say you only photographed landscapes?
Mash:
...Another set of three Servants.
I guess you could call these the three dragon slayers...
Mash:
We're lucky Siegfried isn't here.
...Let's get ready to head in, Master!
Mash:
Enough cooking and eating dumplings!
Surrender peacefully to the ropes!
Martha:
Huh? What's this about ropes?
Kojirou:
She means to not struggle against her. In old Japan they'd tie up criminal's bodies with ropes before taking them away.
Martha:
R-Ropes... Couldn't they just tie our hands...
That's crazy, tying up someone's whole body...
Georgios:
Criminals?
I've no idea what you're talking about.
Mash:
...Um, I'm sorry, Mr. George.
Those dumplings were stolen from Chaldea.
Mash:
So I think you became guilty the moment you ate them.
Mash:
But if you just give them back, we can forget all about it...
Georgios:
...I see.
Even if we didn't know, how could we do such a thing?
Georgios:
We paid for this food, but if it was stolen in the first place...
Georgios:
Miss, we've never met before, but you seem to be telling the truth.
Georgios:
I'll return this bag of food to you.
That is the least we can do.
Mash:
Huh...Oh, right.
That would be a big help, but...
Fujimaru 1:
We're not...fighting?
Fujimaru 2:
I can't believe you actually listened to us!
Martha:
Of course.
We're famous saints, you know.
Martha:
We admit when we're wrong, and strive to correct it.
Though I do wish I could've had some more.
Martha:
And only St. Georgios paid any money.
Since I am not at any loss I don't really mind.
Georgios:
That's right. Now, please take them.
And return to this “Chaldea” place of yours.
Kojirou:
I'm simply a freeloader, so I have no objection.
Battle solves nothing.
Mash:
Everyone...
Senpai, let's go back. The mission is complete!
Orion:
Hmm? Wait a second.
Orion:
That was very touching, but I think that samurai's hiding a rare dumpling in his pocket.
Kojirou:
Hmm? Samurai? Do you mean me?
Orion:
And the saint has some behind her back, right?
Martha:
Wh-what are you talking about?
Georgios:
How disgraceful, you two...
I do apologize.
Georgios:
I'll stay here. Feel free to take these criminals back with you.
Orion:
And you, the man with long hair, your camera pack is stuffed with hidden dumplings.
Georgios:
THOU ART A DRAGON!?
Mash:
Mr. George...
Georgios:
Huh!? What a sharp-eyed lady...
It seems we have no choice but to fight...
Martha:
Indeed. It's not fair to call me a thief,
and I want more dumplings anyway.
Martha:
Just this once, I'll abandon my holy vows.
Even though they are weightier than Tarasque.
Mash:
Tarasque's pretty light then, huh?
Martha:
Kojirou, you fight, as well.
You've eaten plenty of free food up until now.
Kojirou:
Yes, I've got nothing to do with this, but fair enough.
You shall taste the wrath of my secret blade.
Fujimaru 1:
They're coming, Mash!
Fujimaru 2:
That's the problem with saints...
Mash:
Right! They weren't listening to us at all!
--BATTLE--
Georgios:
What have I done...
What got into me?
Georgios:
It must be the magical energy of the moon that compelled me to use Ascalon.
Georgios:
Please realize, milady...
The true enemy...is close at hand... (ka-thud)
Fujimaru 1:
Georgios?!
Fujimaru 2:
Mr. George!?
Kojirou:
...I never before fought out of greed, and now greed has dulled my blade...
Kojirou:
In the moment greed took over, my defeat was assured...
Bean paste buns are scary...
Kojirou:
Oh, and I was strangely strong not because I'm on my home ground, but because of my class affinity? (ka-thud)
Fujimaru 1:
LEGEND OF SAMURAI?!
Fujimaru 2:
Kojirou what's-his-name!?
Mash:
Both of them died well... We have the dumplings right here, so I'll get some incense for the funeral.
Martha:
They haven't disappeared. They're just pretending to pass out because they're embarrassed.
Martha:
Men can be so proud over the silliest things.
Who cares if you lose a fight?
Georgios:
A brutal strike! DWAH!
Kojirou:
Such merciless truth! KWAH!
Fujimaru 1:
...That one really did knock them out.
Fujimaru 2:
...Is she really a saint?
Mash:
It's true that men and women may have different views on fighting.
Mash:
Statistical data shows that women engage in competition on a daily basis, and don't obsess over a single defeat.
Mash:
They'd prefer to use the extra calories obsessing over more constructive things, I hear.
Fujimaru 1:
Is that true for you, too?
Mash:
I...I don't know. I haven't fought enough to really find value in the outcome of a fight.
Fujimaru 2:
Mash:
Yes, but this is just statistical data.
It differs for each individual.
Orion:
Hey, guys, I hate to interrupt, but that scary woman is running straight for the sea.
Martha:
Hahahaha! It's too late!
Come forth, Tarasque! Scramble ride!
Martha:
I'm outta here, kiddies!
Next time we meet, I'll get you for this!
Mash:
Oh! The sea parted, and a dragon came out...
No, a turtle? An extremely tired-looking iron dragon?
Mash:
Whatever it is, it's spinning up into the sky!
Mash:
It looks just like an unidentified flying object, doesn't it, Senpai?
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, that's what everyone thought.
Fujimaru 2:
She just made the morning papers.
Martha:
Oh, but as a way of expressing our gratitude for the dumplings...
Martha:
Yes, we did buy them off of a strange group in a glass carriage—
Martha:
But later we ran into a fat man calling himself an emperor, and gave him the other half.
Martha:
He was very skilled at persuasion...A professional debtor.
The type who never pays back what he owes.
Martha:
Be careful!
You'll find him in the wasteland!
Orion:
Hmm, after saying all that, she just flew off.
Orion:
Looks like we've got more work to do.
I don't mind, though. I'm having fun.
Orion:
What will you do, Mash, Fujimaru?
If you're going to give up, now might be the time.
Mash:
No, we'll get as many dumplings back as we can.
Mash:
Let's go, Master.
That fat man is definitely our next foe!
EP 3: Moon Over the Ruined Castle
Caesar:
Not bad. Not bad at all. I prefer plump, delicious fruit, but this is not bad.
Caesar:
Excellent form. Easy to transport. Keeps for days.
And more than anything, easy to eat!
Caesar:
Yes, yes, yes, yes!
What is this? I can't stop putting them in my mouth!
Caesar:
Once you start, you just can't stop! I've got no choice but to eat all the dumplings in the world!
Caligula:
WWAAARRHH! NNEERROOO!
Caesar:
Heh, I see you're devouring them, too.
You're not a true Roman emperor unless you love to eat.
Caesar:
Though I guess I'm not really an emperor.
I just laid the foundations for an empire.
Caligula:
WAAARGGHH! FATSO!
Caesar:
I am not fat! I am plump!
Orion:
There's a huge pile of dumplings behind them...
We finally reached our main target, I guess.
Orion:
What will you do?
Try to talk to them?
Fujimaru 1:
I don't think that'll work.
Fujimaru 2:
Let's heed Martha's warning.
Mash:
Y-yes... The tyrant Caligula is a Berserker.
We won't be able to talk to him.
Mash:
Caesar is a Saber, so we can communicate with him,
but he's also a little TOO good at talking.
Mash:
If we try to talk to him, he might just “round” up the conversation in his favor.
Orion:
Yeah...He's really...round.
Mash:
For now, let's approach them, Senpai.
Mash:
If we attack them from the front then we're in accordance with the laws of chivalry, we won't be cowards.
Fujimaru 1:
You seem like you're getting angry.
Fujimaru 2:
Chival...ry?
Mash:
Stop acting like a food processor.
Mash:
Those provisions belong to Chaldea, not Rome!
Caligula:
...? Not...Rome?
Rome...isn't...a dumpling...
Caligula:
But great Caesar is...round...
What is...the meaning...of this?
Caesar:
Stop comparing me to things that are round!
Caesar:
...Sigh. You interrupted my wonderful snack time...
A mess. This is truly a mess.
Caesar:
But I guess you've appeared at last.
You're here for these Moon Festival dumplings, right?
Caesar:
I managed to embezzle these from that wicked Rider...
Mash:
(Senpai, did he just say “embezzle?”
I'm not hearing that wrong, right?)
Caesar:
And I have a just reason for doing so.
Well? Will you listen to me, milady?
Caesar:
You will, of course! Everyone listens to me!
My speeches are said to be worth their weight in gold!
Caesar:
So allow me to tell you how I made these dumplings mine.
Mash:
U-um, that's not necessary...
Let's just fight. Yeah. Fight.
Mash:
I'm not really interested in the reason.
Please just give them back...
Caesar:
Ahem. I haven't introduced myself.
How could I forget?
Caesar:
I am none other than the famous flower of Rome,
the Crimson Swordsman, Red Saber!
Mash:
Sorry. You're going to get sued for that.
Caligula:
Impossible!
Caesar:
Hmm, no good, huh?
I thought I could pull it off.
Caesar:
And Caligula, you too?
Caesar:
Anyway, allow me to continue. Traveling this bountiful land, I encountered a delicious scent.
Caesar:
And then—
Fujimaru 1:
You came, you saw, you bought! Right?
Mash:
I understand how you feel, but be quiet, Master.
Fujimaru 2:
... (Deliberately say nothing)
Caesar:
...No response, huh?
Sad...How very sad...
Caesar:
Anyway, I sensed a wicked plot was involved. Thinking I should probably take action, I confiscated them.
Caesar:
But if they were stolen, I can understand your anger.
A sense of righteousness can create stronger feelings than revenge.
Caesar:
I dislike fighting. It's a pain.
So let's do this.
Caesar:
First, I will trust you, and give you back these dumplings.
Caesar:
You will go around and sell them at three times the price, then come back.
Caesar:
I'll take the money, and give you no less than double what they're worth!
Caesar:
Well? Your gain, not loss, and I get the satisfaction of having trusted you.
Caesar:
How about I give them back to you under these terms?
Fujimaru 1:
Ooh...So peaceful!
Orion:
Calm down, Fujimaru!
Orion:
I'm easily tricked, so I'm not one to talk,
but you're being tricked right now!
Fujimaru 2:
Ooh...Such a rip-off!
Mash:
That's right, Master.
Mash:
Martha was correct.
Talking to Caesar is a waste of time.
Caesar:
Hmm. It didn't work, huh?
I tried copying Cleopatra...
Caesar:
But, very well. Fighting it is.
Caligula, prepare yourself.
Caligula:
KWAAAOOOHH!
They're clearly in the right, but WWWRROOAAH!
Caesar:
Heh. Come, then!
I'll give you a taste of my Crocea Mors!
--BATTLE--
Caligula:
GGGNNOOOAAAH!
Caesar:
Hmph, there's limits to what I can do as a Saber?!
If only there were a class where I could win more easily.
Mash:
Combat complete. We won, Master.
Mash:
We'll take the dumplings back, then.
Now we can return to Chaldea—
Mash:
Huh? It's so...heavy?!
I was able to carry it before, but...
???:
...Nom nom...nom nom...
Orion:
Wait, Mash?!
There's someone in the bag!
Caligula:
What?
Wait...I'll look...inside...
Caligula:
Glory is given...to the victors...
It is not good...to deny them...that...
???:
No need.
These belong to me.
Caligula:
Gnuh?!
Altera:
Oops. Have I cut the bag, as well?
Forgive me. I do not destroy life. (Nom nom)
Fujimaru 1:
Something crazy came out?!
Mash:
That's um...Who is that?
It's clearly a top-class Servant, but...
Fujimaru 2:
Well, he had to be a good guy at the end...
Caesar:
Indeed. I suppose it's Caligula's destiny to be killed through a cloth...
Orion:
No way...Altera?!
What's she doing here?!
Altera:
Why are you surprised, woman?
Wherever there is civilization, I appear.
Caesar:
Altera? The Great King of the Western World,
a warrior of the Huns, the avatar of destruction?
Caesar:
But how did she get here?
And how exactly did she get inside that bag?!
Altera:
I walked here, basically.
Rayshift is civilization, so I do not use it.
Caesar:
You walked again?!
Orion:
...Mash, Fujimaru.
She looks calm, but don't underestimate that woman.
Orion:
She's a natural predator, not just of us,
but of you humans.
Orion:
She destroys any buildings she sees, as well as some she doesn't see. She doesn't target anything of nature, but she ends up destroying it too.
Orion:
She's a giant pain in the neck, who destroys everything around her just by walking.
Altera:
That is a misunderstanding.
I do make distinctions.
Altera:
In the end, it comes to feelings.
I've realized there are different types of civilization.
Altera:
Nom, mmm.
Basically, there are both good and bad civilizations.
Altera:
Dumplings are good civilization.
Moon Festival is bad civilization.
Altera:
So I am taking these dumplings, nom, and destroying you for having Moon Festivals, nom.
Altera:
If you get in my way, I will show no mercy.
Altera:
I will use this War God's sword, I happened to find on the ground, to destroy you.
Orion:
What do you mean “happened to find?”
Anything you use turns into that thing!
Caesar:
Hmm, this is bad. I'll help you!
I can't let what happened to Rome be repeated!
Mash:
Master! The mysterious enemy Servant is coming!
We'll fight her with everything we've got!
--BATTLE--
Altera:
...Well, that was not successful.
The dumplings were good, though.
Altera:
Oh—When will this dream—When will my Noble Phantasm attain its true power—
Mash:
Good...The enemy Servant has vanished.
Now we can finally—
Dr. Roman:
Whew! Finally made it through!
Hello? Hello?
Dr. Roman:
Are you two okay!? I just detected an incredible vortex of magical energy!
Mash:
Doctor, are communications back?
...Did you activate the Rayshift?
Dr. Roman:
Yeah, I detected the provisions near you,
and activated the Rayshift.
Dr. Roman:
You have nothing else left to do, right?
Then hurry and come back to Chaldea.
Dr. Roman:
The Moon Festival party will be waiting for you.
Mash:
Yes...That's right.
We did achieve our goals, but...
Fujimaru 1:
Huh? Where's Orion?
Mash:
That's right. I don't see her anymore.
I wanted to thank her for her help...
Caesar:
Hmph. I'm still here.
Do you have any goodbyes for me?
Fujimaru 1:
You were useless against Altera.
Caesar:
I can't help it. It's my class affinity.
I wouldn't be more useful than that woman Archer.
Fujimaru 2:
Want to join us for the Moon Festival at Chaldea?
Caesar:
No, thank you. The offer is enough.
Unknown Master, I hope we meet again someday.
Mash:
Thank you for your help, though.
Mash:
Just having you on our side was a big help.
Caesar:
Yes, it means one less enemy.
You understand war well.
Caesar:
And so I shall give you one final warning.
Caesar:
When it comes to food, the first owner and the last owner are different.
Caesar:
So who is the true owner of these dumplings?
Caesar:
Was it the one who prepared them? No.
The one who cooked them? Even less so.
Caesar:
Then who do they belong to?
They belong to the one who is last to eat them.
Caesar:
You claimed ownership of the dumplings, but from
“that person's” perspective, that's nothing but a joke.
Caesar:
Listen well. If you fail to realize this, the truth will remain forever hidden in darkness.
Mash:
Caesar, what do you mean?
Caesar:
Hahahaha!
Stay hungry, and you'll find the answer someday!
Caesar:
Farewell, farewell to you, girl with a bosom that's soft like a dumpling!
Mash:
I-I take back my thank you!
I think Rome is a bad civilization!
Dr. Roman:
I was a little worried for a while there, but I'm glad to see you both safe.
Dr. Roman:
We're handing out all the dumplings you recovered now.
The Moon Festival party will begin soon.
Dr. Roman:
Just rest a little until then.
Dr. Roman:
I'd love to know what happened out there, but I'll wait.
Dr. Roman:
You can tell all the staff about your adventures.
Mash:
Sure, but, um...Doctor.
Did you find the cause of the communications problem?
Dr. Roman:
O-Oh, no. I couldn't find it.
All our equipment was working normally.
Dr. Roman:
But if there was a cause—
Da Vinci:
It wouldn't be on Chaldea's side, but your own.
Da Vinci:
Some kind of problem should have shown up during the time you Rayshifted and when the comms came back online...
Da Vinci:
Fujimaru, any idea?
Fujimaru 1:
...A little.
Fujimaru 2:
...Pick...Up...
Da Vinci:
Well, if it wasn't a problem, you can forget it.
Good work out there!
Da Vinci:
Enjoy the rest of your time at the Moon Festival party!
Mash:
...Something doesn't feel right.
Mash:
I still feel like...
I want some more rare dumplings.
Mash:
We haven't caught the thief, and the greatest question still remains.
Mash:
Who was that Orion?
EP 4: Does Moon Goddess Dream of Dumplings?
Mash:
Oh?
Fujimaru 1:
Huh?
Mash:
These...appear to be the hills of France...
Mash:
But what are we doing here?
We were gathering rare dumplings...
???:
Hehehe. I'll tell you, Mash.
???:
“Thank you for all the work you've done for me and Orion. Good job, you two!”
Orion:
Just kidding!
Good evening, Master of Chaldea.
Mash:
Miss Orion!
Orion:
Hey, how've you been, Mash♡ It's a bit late, but do you need an introduction and explanation?
Fujimaru 1:
Yeah, I think we kind of do.
Orion:
Hehe. Soft on the outside, and prickly where it counts.
I like it.
Orion:
All right, time to explain!
I was the one who attacked Chaldea's food supply!
Orion:
Or at least, that was the plan.
But it didn't work.
Orion:
Um, I virtually proved the causality of being summoned by you, and managed to get into Chaldea,
Orion:
but then it was just one failure after another.
Lots of nasty traps kept me out of the storage.
Orion:
All I could do was transport your entire storage into the Singularity.
Orion:
And once I'd done that, I jumped to retrieve them, but...
Orion:
By an unfortunate coincidence, a passing queen got to them before I could.
Orion:
You know the rest.
I chased after the dumplings,
Orion:
gathered almost enough rare dumplings for the special Craft Essence, and waited for the time of my full revival!
Fujimaru 2:
No, I think we're good.
Orion:
R-Really?
Hmm, you don't need an explanation, huh?
Orion:
But, that's fine. It makes this easier.
All that's left to do is fight.
Mash:
So you were the real culprit?
But why?
Orion:
For the dumplings, of course.
The dumplings.
Orion:
The dumplings are a manifestation of faith, created for the moon... An offering to the moon.
Orion:
Do you understand? They're a way to win the favor of the gods and bring them here.
Orion:
Even if Chaldea didn't intend for it to happen, doing a ritual like that in a place with a summoning system...
Orion:
...was enough for me to awaken.
More specifically, it slapped me awake.
Orion:
But when I woke up, I was starving.
I didn't have nearly enough magical energy.
Orion:
So I wanted dumplings.
The sacrifices that were created for me.
Orion:
They are thoughts, created for me.
A rare source of magical energy that exists to feed me.
Mash:
Then—for the last few days Senpai and I have been running around to try and revive you!?
Orion:
That's right♡
But please don't treat me as evil or anything.
Orion:
I'm on your side...well, I'm not.
But, I'm not your enemy.
Orion:
If my darling is on your side, then I'm willing to be, too.
Orion:
Anyway, thanks to all the rare dumplings that Fujimaru found, I can join your other Servants.
Orion:
All that's left is to wait for you to summon me—
But first, don't you think we need to test your skills?
Fujimaru 1:
[♂ Agreed. You'll pay for tricking me. /♀ Agreed. You're going to regret this.]
Orion:
Hmm... I guess you're right.
I didn't trick you, but it is true that I was having fun...
Fujimaru 2:
Can we talk instead of fight?
Orion:
Impossible. I don't like humans to start with.
And I dislike the weak ones the most.
Orion:
So I want you to show me that you're strong enough to beat selfish, unreasonable, and inhuman old me.
Orion:
Otherwise, you can't handle a Servant like me.
Mash:
Sigh...I figured it would end like this.
Mash:
But I was kind of ready for it, so it's fine!
Mash:
Mash Kyrielight— Ready to go, Master!
Fujimaru 1:
Right! Let's beat this goddess, Mash!
Orion:
That's the spirit!
Let me reintroduce myself then.
Orion:
I am the deity of moonlight, the elegant representation of purity, virginity, hunting, and eternity—
Orion:
One of the ancient gods of Mt. Olympus!
I, the Moon Goddess Artemis, shall test you!
Orion:
I hope you do well. Try and beat me, just like my darling did that day♡
--BATTLE--
Artemis:
Kyaaahh!
You! Beat! Me!
Mash:
We did it! A perfect victory, Master!
We defeated the Moon Goddess Artemis!
Artemis:
(Sob, sob) I told you to fight hard, but you didn't have to hit THAT hard... Oww!
Artemis:
Now causality is established.
I don't know when we'll meet again.
Artemis:
Maybe when we do, I won't remember Mash, or you, Fujimaru.
Artemis:
But I have become a part of you. The Moon Goddess shall flow from Olympus to Chaldea.
Mash:
No...
Goddess Artemis is disappearing...
Artemis:
Aww, silly.
Next time, just call me Artemis, Mash.
Artemis:
This is just a temporary goodbye. I'm sure that before long...we'll see each other again on those familiar seas.
Artemis:
Until then, goodbye! It wasn't very long, but I enjoyed our Moon Festival night adventure!
Mash:
Artemis...disappeared.
Fujimaru 1:
We'll see her again.
Mash:
You're right. Even if none of us remember what happened tonight, I'm sure we'll be able to get along.
Fujimaru 2:
I hope we can see her again.
Mash:
We will. She loves humanity so much.
I'm sure we'll see her soon.
Mash:
I know she said she didn't like humans, but I'm sure that's just because she can't leave us alone.
Mash:
...The dream is ending.
Our night of adventure is coming to a close.
Mash:
Good work this time.
I'll see you when you wake up, Senpai.