[ES!] Hero Game

Chiaki decides to play superheroes with everyone in Ryuseitai to better their understanding of heroes…

This story is connected to the card [Negligent] Midori Takamine.

Story Release Date: August 26, 2017

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Season: Spring

Location: Classroom 1-A

Takamine! Nagumo! We’re going to play superheroes together for today! ☆

Hah…? Where did this come from…? Are you stupid…?

Actually, Taichou, aren’t we always playing around as superheroes?

How harsh! I had never once intended for Ryuseitai to simply be about “playing around,” y’know…?

And so, in other words — we are going to play superheroes in order to become true heroes!

Umm…? I don’t get what he’s trying to say…? Do you understand, Nagumo-kun…?

Mm~… Is it like kata training?1 Like, tryna get a feel of the movements before the actual match and stuff?

Yeah! Something like that!

You guys still don’t have enough experience or awareness as heroes, so we can’t throw you into a real battle just yet!

That is why! We’re going to start with playing superheroes together first!

Mmm…? What path are we heading…?

I know I’m the last person to say this, but weren’t we supposed to be aiming to be idols, not heroes…?

Let’s aim to be heroes, as well! Aren’t you a boy, Takamine!? You should grasp onto everything you’ve ever wanted with your very own hands!

Get yourself into the spirit like THIIIIS, and embrace everything whole! Fuhahaha! ☆

Could you please try to make sense when you talk…?

Ughh… This is such a paaain… Why do I have to play around as a hero when I’m in high school…

Heh~♪ You’ve no time to grumble, Takamine!

In tokusatsu shows, the enemy would wait for the hero to finish transforming, but in the real world, a villain would never show such mercy!

Alright, come on in, villains! Let’s see you try to invade planet Earth…☆

bwahaha~ we will [take over] this [earth]~…♪

Nin-nin! ♪ Once we’ve dominated the world, all of mankind shall wear ninja garments for the rest of their lives~…!

What’s with this comedic evil organization… Actually, wait a sec— The villains are gonna be played by Sengoku-kun and Shinkai-senpai…?

Yep!

I would feel bad if I were to involve other people in such an idiotic activity, so we’ll have our unit members play as the villains instead!

By playing the villain, you can better understand the feelings of your enemies, right?

We shouldn’t impose a one-sided, biased justice! We need to properly think about what is justice and what is evil!

Hold on, did you seriously just call this “idiotic” by yourself…

If you know how stupid this all is, then can we not do it…? I don’t wanna waste my energy over something so pointless… I wanna die…

Come on now, Takamine, what are you spacing out for!?

Stand up, hero! For the sake of mankind’s freedom! For the sake of the Earth’s future…! ☆

fufufu, chiaki— i mean, you over there! you must be the [boss] of the [allies of justice], right~?

i will start with [taking] you [down] first~♪

take this~ [industrial wastewater]…♪ it is time for [environmental pollution]~…♪

He says it in such a chill and relaxed way, but his actions are insanely vicious…!?

fufufu…♪ if nobody stops me now, the [ocean] will be [ruined] forever~

how sad~ is there no hero on this [planet]~?

I shall assist you! Take this—! Turn corrupt by my shurikens…☆

I don’t get their set-up at all… A ninja polluting the ocean…? They’re just weirdos doing random stuff at this point…

Either way, it’s still a hindrance to the people! We have to stop them! It’s time to fight, Takamine!

I’ll show you how to do it, so watch closely! Transform…!

(humming) Hmhm~hmhm~♪

Oh, so you just change normally…?

No peeking, Takamine! That’s lewd!

Now then, with my transformation complete, it’s time to battle! Don’t forget your catchphrase!

The red flame is the mark of justice! The sun of life, burning bright red!

Ryusei Red, Morisawa Chiaki…☆

I just realized this, but you expose your real name just fine, huh… Aren’t heroes supposed to keep their identity a secret…? Well, not that I care much…

C’mon, Takamine, Nagumo, you need to chang— I mean, transform, too! I’m at a disadvantage fighting all alone against two! Even I won’t be able to do much except evade their attacks!

Um, I’d much rather that you don’t make a mess in our classroom… W-What’re we gonna do, Nagumo-kun…?

Well, we’ve got no choice but to get this done ASAP. They’ll be satisfied enough if we play along, right?

Whaa, when did he change his clothes…?

Ossu! The black flame is the mark of effort! The burning fighting spirit, stained with mud!

Ryusei Black, Nagumo Tetora…! It just so happens that the Karate Club has the day off today, so for my training, I’mma go all out in this instead~♪

Ah! Don’t attack them directly, Nagumo! We don’t want anyone hurt!

Gotcha! I’ll take on Sengoku-kun, so you defeat Shinkai-senpai, Taichou!

Hehe! ♪ To be honest, I used to play superheroes a lot when I was young.

This takes me back~… I’d play with a couple’a boys back then, but I wonder what they’re doin’ now…

Personally, I never expected I’d do this for a job as a highschooler! ♪

Uu~… I thought Nagumo-kun would understand how I feel, so I didn’t expect him to get so into it… Now what…

Ughh… Being in the same room as this bunch will just make you go crazy…

Ryusei Beam! Ryusei Beam!

[evil] barrier~♪

Ah— So that’s how you fight…? It really is just a game for kids…

C’mon, Midori-kun, join us! It is much more fun than you would think~ Playing superheroes has its charm, as well~♪

Exactly! Boys love heroes! And aren’t you a boy, too, Takamine!? You should have the burning spirit of a boy swirling within your heart!

So come, fire it up as you please! Burn up the flame of your color…☆

Uu~… I seriously don’t wanna do this at all, but I guess it won’t matter what I say here…

Alright, fine, I’ll play along… I doubt I’d have anything to do if I went back home, anyway…

Even a dumb game works just fine as a time-killer…

T-Transform… One sec, I’ll go change my clothes in the hallway or something…

Ah—! He’s trying to get away! Not on our watch! Kanata, Sengoku, block his escape!

Wh—…? Aren’t you the hero here? Why’re you ordering the villains around like they’re your henchmen…?

I’m not gonna run away! It’s too late for that anyway, I can’t just quit school now that I’m here…!

I’ll go along with you guys as much as possible, so the least I ask is not to use any forceful tactics on me…!

Ughh, I can’t freaking take it anymore with these goofy idiots…!

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  1. More information on kata here.