Nurse: All right. You'll only feel a little pinch.

Yuna: After our last battle against Vertexes, medics came [and ???] to get us into the hospital. Now they are running tests to make sure we're okay.

---- <OP> ----

Newscaster: And then local news. We have more updates regarding yesterday's highway overpass collapse. Firefighters confirmed that...

Fu: Hey, finished with your tests, too, huh?

Yuna: Yeah, they just took some blood, but it wasn't bad. Uh, what happened to your left eye, Fu?

Fu: Troubled by the sight of it? It was the dark war, and I was in a fight to the death with the Wizard King...

Karin: Because the doctor said she's lost her vision in her left eye, all right?

Fu: Do you mind? I was setting myself up as a powerful warrior who suffered an honorable wound and [???] the Wizard King!

Yuna: You're losing vision? Is that true?

Fu: Hmm? Yeah, I guess.

Yuna: Did one of the Vertexes do this to you?

Fu: Oh, no way. They think it's probably just fatigue from the fighting. After all, we've all gone to the battles as Heroes. It takes a lot of energy. But with the right treatment, I'll be fine.

Yuna: Are you sure you'll be okay?

Fu: Don't worry, Yuna. We worked together and managed to bring down seven devilish things one time. Our bodies just need recover.

Yuna: Ah, Hey, Togo. Hey, Itsuki.

Togo: We must be the last ones to finish.

Fu: Itsuki, did those needles pick you out a little? Hm? What's the matter?

Togo: Itsuki is unable to use her voice now. It's from the stress using the Hero system for an extended period. But they told that she'll make a full recovery.

Fu: That's what they said about my eye, too.

Yuna: Well, uh... Everything will be okay. You'll get better soon. The doctor said, you'd both be just fine.

Fu: Yeah, you're right.

Yuna: Hold on, do you realize we defeated all twelve Vertexes, you guys? We've gotta celebrate! Ta-da! I picked these up just for the party!

Karin: That's all the stuff you got there?

Yuna: For celebration, I like to go around. Okay, everyone, pick up a drink, but don't sip them yet. And now, a few words from the Hero Club's esteemed president.

Fu: I have to give a speech? U-Um... yeah, so... The weather outside today has been absolutely...

Karin: Are you serious?

Yuna: Maybe you should skip the formality.

Fu: Okay, then. You did an amazing job! Let's toast to our awesome victory! Cheers, Heroes!

Yuna, Togo & Karin: Cheers!

Fu: Nothing beats having a drink with your friends after a job well-done. Oh, hey! I've got a little something for you. Let's see... Here, and one for you, and you!

Karin: So what are these?

Fu: Phones for everyone. They asked us to give our other ones back, didn't they?

Togo: Yeah, when we checked into the hospital.

Fu: The phones are returned to us, but they'll have to do some maintenance first, and that'll take a while. So we can use these phones until then.

Yuna: Cool, they're brand new!

Togo: Huh? I can't download the app we were using before.

Fu: Oh, well, that's 'cause none of us have permission to use that app anymore. It's only for Heroes to access. And we've already sealed the twelve Vertexes.

Yuna: Oh, yeah. I guess that [???] Heroes are over now, aren't they?

Fu: There are plenty of other texting apps we can use, though. When our accounts are set up, we can chat as much as we want.

Yuna: How will I get in touch with Gyuki?

Fu: Sorry, but now that we can't use the app, we can't summon our faeries either.

Yuna: That's too bad. Wish we could have a chance to say goodbye.
Can you believe we only have two days left here? I can't wait to get back to school. It's so boring being stuck in the hospital.

Togo: You're lucky. They want me to stay a little bit longer for some more testing.

Yuna: Really? It's too bad that we cannot all go home at the same time.

Togo: Hey, Yuna.

Yuna: Hm?

Togo: Seems like you're not the same as before. Something wrong?

Yuna: Huh?

Togo: Earlier when we were all toasting at the party, you seemed strange when you were drinking juice.

Yuna: Hmm. Wow, you're perceptive as always, Togo. To say seriously, it's nothing to be worried about.

Togo: You can tell me.

Yuna: It's just... I couldn't taste anything. Not only the juice, but the food, too. I'm sure it's probably nothing. Before long, I know that'll come back, and everything will be fine like Fu's eye and Itsuki's voice. But I kinda miss not being able to taste my favorite snacks. Feels like I'm half-alive, you know.


(Classroom)

Student: Rise. Bow. And to the Shinju-sama.

Students: It's so hot.
Let's hang out.


(Hero Club room)

Yuna: Yuna Yuki reporting for duty.

Fu: Hey, what's up, Yuna?

Yuna: Wh-Whoa, your eyepatch!

Fu: So, what do you think?

Yuna: I think you look amazing!

Fu: Thanks. It's a lot cooler than the other one. Hey, have you seen Karin?

Yuna: What, she's not already here?

Fu: Well, well, skipping out, huh? Then I'll make sure she does 1,000 push-ups as punishment.

Yuna: I'm pretty sure she wouldn't really have a problem doing that.

Fu: You may have a point there. With her supplements, she'd say "Piece of cake!" and laugh at us. Hmph.
Yeah, maybe so.

Yuna: You are using a sketchbook now, huh?

Fu: It's just till she can use her voice again. Try and hang in there, okay? It'll be back soon, Itsuki.
All right, about today's activity, there may only be three of us. But I want to discuss our costumes today.

Yuna: Our what?

Fu: For the culture festival skit.

Yuna: Oh, I knew that!

Fu: You forgot about it because we were busy with the Hero stuff, didn't you?
All right. Maybe there's no point in having a meeting with two members gone. What else can we do then?
Oh, yeah. The Kendo club told us they wanted to get a little help practicing their striking techniques. They mention Karin specifically, but she's gone, so I guess that's out. There must be something else. I know, we can update our website.

Yuna: That's a good idea. We haven't added anything new to it since we've been in the hospital. Ah, e-except...

Fu: What's wrong?

Yuna: Well, I wouldn't even know where to begin without Togo showing me how to do it.

Fu: Darn. All right. And we're still gonna need to find someone who wants to adopt the cat, too.
I guess not. Okay then.

Yuna: Hmm?

Fu: Let's just chill out!

Yuna: That word's true.



Yuna: How did it get so hot all of a sudden?

Fu: Well, it is almost summer break, after all.
You and me both, Itsuki.

Yuna: It's hard to get motivated when there are only three of us here.

Fu: I know. Something's not right. Of course! We don't have enough of Togo's snacks!

Yuna: Even if we had some, I wouldn't be able to taste them anyway. Hope things go back to normal soon.


(Hospital)

Togo: Yuna.

Yuna: Thought you'd like some company. What are you doing?

Togo: Just looking something up.

Yuna: Yeah? What kind of stuff have you found?

Togo: Nothing. It's no big deal.

Yuna: Come on. You can tell me.

Togo: Huh, all right. I was making a comparative analysis of our nation to those prior to the Shinsei period in order to truly understand our country's characteristics and the importance of the association between contemporary national ideology and the ancient Yamato mythology, as well as what specific role our generation should play in the coming era-

Yuna: Sorry. I got learned to mind my own business. I just couldn't keep up.

Togo: That's okay. I'm glad you came to visit.

Yuna: Sure, I wouldn't miss a chance to hang with my best friend. I mean, without you in our class, the fun we have at school is reduced by approximately 30%.

Togo: Sounds like a pretty big reduction.

Yuna: Really? So you haven't be able to hear out of your left ear at all, huh?

Togo: Hmm.

Yuna: Don't worry! You'll have [a back] soon!

Togo: You are right.

Yuna: Fighting [to go a lot out of us].

Togo: Yeah. Maybe our bodies just need time to get better.

Yuna: Totally. All right, I'd better get going now. You [back] tomorrow, okay?

Togo: 'Kay, see you.

Yuna: Have a good night!

Togo: You too.

Fu: It is I.

Togo: Hi, Fu, there's something I need to ask you. Okay?

Fu: Seriously? No reaction? What's up?

Togo: It might seem kind of random, but I was wondering if you ever heard of possible after-effects from Mankai.

Fu: "After-effects from Mankai"? What do you mean?

Togo: Actually-

Fu: Hang on a sec. Yuna've lost her sense of taste, and you've lost hearing from your left ear. Something happened to everyone who went Mankai?

Togo: Yeah.

Fu: That's weird. Why didn't Yuna say anything to me?

Togo: You know her. That's just how she is. I'm sure she didn't wanna talk about it, because she was afraid we'd start worrying.

Fu: Yeah, that sounds about right.

Togo: Have you heard anything from the Taisha? Did they try contacting you about this at all?

Fu: No, not a word.

Togo: I wonder if they even knew that something like this could happen.

Fu: I kind of doubt it. But I'm really sorry it ended up like this.

Togo: Don't blame yourself. It's not your fault. Besides, I'm sure we'll all get better. It's just gonna take a little time.

Fu: Yeah. You're right. The doctors told us it was only temporary.

Togo: Until then, we've just gotta wait for the Taisha to respond.

Fu: Yeah.

Togo: Okay, I need to go. See you soon!

Fu: 'Kay, good bye!
After-effects from Mankai? What's going on?

---- <Eyecatch> ----

Karin: It's done. Fighting's over. I guess I don't serve any purpose now.
That means... everyone besides me. So Yuna and Togo, too. [Far together.] I'm the only one that would scratch. [Hard as I tried,] it feels like I was the least helpful one in the group! The only reason I came here was to fight, and somehow I still let everyone down...


(Hospital)

Yuna: Uh, I think I'd better get going now.

Togo: "It's but a dream. Spring time in Naniwa of Settsu watches the wind flows through the dying reed leaves."

Yuna: What's that mean?

Togo: One minute you think it's spring, but then you realize the leaves are falling. In other words, time flies when you're having fun.

Yuna: Makes sense, 'cause time really goes by fast when I hang with you. I'll see you tomorrow.

Togo: Uh-huh.

Yuna: Thanks for the HTML book. [???] have a back soon. Bye, Togo!

Togo: Okay, bye!


(Hero Club room)

Yuna: Let's see. H-E-A-D.
Huh, it just doesn't feel the same with that all of us here.
And she hasn't responded to our texts either. When class is over, she leaves the school and heads home everyday.

Fu: Really?

Yuna: All right. I'm gonna try and look for Karin.
Maybe she is not at home.
I've got to find her. Wonder where Karin usually goes.
I can't give up. Where could she be?
Hey, Karin!

Karin: Yuna?
What was that all about?

Yuna: Why didn't you catch me? I was just trying to give you a hug.

Karin: You've gotta be kidding. Here.
What are you doing here?

Yuna: I want to make sure you come back. Because you've been skipping out on a lot of our club meetings lately. And so you know, there is a penalty for missing them. At this rate, Fu's gonna make you do 1,000 push-ups, 3,000 squats and at least 10,000 sit-ups.

Karin: I think you got some zeros wrong.

Yuna: But if you [???] come with me today, you won't have to do any of that stuff. So, have I convinced you to join us yet?

Karin: No, thanks.

Yuna: Really? Why not?

Karin: Come on, I wasn't a member of the club in the first place.

Yuna: Sure you were.

Karin: Besides, there is no reason for me to go now.

Yuna: Why do you say that?

Karin: Look, Yuna. I came here to this school so I could fight as a Hero. I went to the club meetings to supervise you, and make sure we could all coordinate our skills in battle. That's all I was supposed to do, okay? I don't even get it! What's Fu thinking anyway!? The whole point of having a Hero Club is defeating Vertexes, right? We've destroyed twelve of them! It's over! The club is pointless!

Yuna: That's not true! I'm a member, but Fu started it. She [ran into] Togo, Itsuki joined us too, then you, Karin. I'm proud of our Hero Club. We have fun together [and] really try to help people. That's why we want to keep it going even without the fighting.

Karin: Yeah, but-

Yuna: It's not the battles that hold us together.

Karin: -that's why... I'm here. Now that there's nothing left to fight, I don't have a way to fit anywhere. I haven't a bit around, because I wasn't sure what to do. I thought the Hero Club wouldn't need someone like me.

Yuna: Hero Club Tenets, number four!

Karin: Huh?

Yuna: "If you're troubled, talk to someone"! I know it must be hard now that all the fighting's over. But we hope you'll come back. The club room is such an empty place without you there. And I really appreciate all the time we spent together. You've taught me so much. You're really special, Karin.

Karin: Dammit, fine! I can see you wouldn't take "no" for an answer. So I'll come back to the Hero Club. [???]

Yuna: Awesome! Well, we'd better get going then. But we'll need to stop first.

Karin: Wh-What for?

Yuna: I've got shopping to do.


(Hero Club room)

Yuna: Yuna Yuki reporting for duty, Heroes!

Fu: Welcome back, Yuna. Hey, it looks like you found Karin.

Karin: I'm only here 'cause she kept insisting I come back!

Yuna: Mm-Hmm. And by the way, I brought some snacks with me, too!
Yup, you guessed it, Itsuki.

Fu: Wait. Yuna, you sure? I thought you can't taste things now.

Yuna: Really? You noticed it too, huh?

Fu: It's all my fault. I'm sorry. If I hadn't brought you into the Hero Club, you'd both be fine.

Yuna: But the doctor said we're all gonna recover. So there's no reason for you to feel bad.
And besides, I chose to be a Hero. Nobody forced to me into it. Beginning now, I will no longer listen to your apologies, nor let you feel guilty for our chosen path.

Fu: Thanks, you two.

Yuna: Since all that settled, [how one's] try the cream puffs? I picked them up because I thought you might be close to passing out of starvation.

Fu: Hold on, do you honestly think I feel hungry 24 hours a day or something?!
Et tu, Little Sister?

Karin: Notice she gets upset [and] managing to reach in the box to grab the cream puff.

Fu: Well, the thing is I, uh... I-I compel you to stop, right hand! The savage beast within me has a will of its own!
Yes! That's right!

Karin: Anyone else freaked out?


(Karin's home)

Karin: I'm a fighter. And before today, I thought that was the only reason for my whole existence. It's why I became a Hero. It's why I came to this school and I went to the battle. I became a Hero to fight, and I came to this school to fight. But now... I'm starting to see things in a different way. What if I can be here regardless of my fighting?


(Hospital)

Yuna: Uh. Hey, Togo!

Togo: Hi, Yuna!

Yuna: Can I take it from here?

Nurse: Sure.

Yuna: I really appreciate it. Thanks.

Togo: That's nice of you, Yuna.

Yuna: Of course. After all, it's where I belong, isn't it?

Togo: Mm-Hmm.
Mimori Togo, here, reporting for active duty!

Fu: Good to have you back, Lieutenant Togo!

Togo: Sir!

Karin: It's official. I'll never get used to how weird you guys are.

Yuna: It might have taken a little while, but the Hero Club together.


(School roof)

Yuna: The breeze feels nice, doesn't it?

Togo: Sure does.

Fu: It's cooling down now that the sun's setting.

Yuna: Just look at there. The five of us protected this city.

Fu: Yeah.

Karin: Not that everybody realizes it. People here will live their whole lives without knowing what happened, like we never did the thing.

Fu: That's true. But we'll always know that if it weren't for us, this world wouldn't exist. And every person on it would have been destroyed now.

Yuna: Yeah.

Togo: At first, when we were all getting ready to fight, I felt so scared inside, like I just wanted to run away. But I'm so glad I didn't hide. Yuna, do you think I made a good Hero?

Yuna: Oh, yeah, Togo. Without a doubt, you weren't a good Hero. You were awesome.
You look happy, Karin.

Karin: Wh-Whatever?! I'm so not happy right now.

Yuna: What was that email about?

Karin: Does it really matter?

Yuna: Come on, I want to know.

Karin: No way! I don't wanna show you, all right?

Yuna: Well, Togo wants to know, too!
Okay, Heroes. Summer break's right around the corner. What should we do?

Karin: Uh, maybe we could... go beach?

Fu: What's that, Karin?

Karin: Nothing! Nothing at all!

Yuna: Good call. The beach is a great idea.

Togo: And I can't wait for the festivals either.

Fu: What about fireworks? We should try to send up at least 100 bottle rockets in a row!

Yuna: Sounds like a perfect summer! Can't wait.
The battles we fought were like a strange dream, but now we're back to our normal lives. Though we are not Heroes anymore, I know the Hero Club will go on. We've got lots of time to enjoy it.

---- <ED> ----

Fu: We're all girls. Don't be shy.

Togo: I have a hot topic that will be perfect.

Karin: I just need to warm up a little.

Togo: Come home past your curfew, and I'll tie you to a post.

Yuna: Whoa, the water feels really nice.