Masashi's Supports

Krista / Sam / Ecco / Hikaru

Krista

C Support
Your Highness! May I have a word with you?
Oh, Masashi. What is it?
I would like to humbly apologize for my behavior when we first met. It was, quite frankly, a terrible first impression.
You can say that again.
Why, your beauty is unparalleled! You swing your blade with such grace. The way you lead your army has such refinement. I was completely wrong about you!
Dear Medea... Look, you don't gotta say stuff you don't mean.
What? But I do mean what I said.
Sure, sure. Anyway, I've got more important things to do than listen to shallow compliments. See ya.
(Krista leaves the scene.)
Ah, Your Highness! Hm... Perhaps words alone are not enough. I shall prove to her my honesty by any means necessary!

B Support
Masashi!!
Your Highness? Is something wrong?
Yes. Multiple somethings, actually. It's about all the gifts from you that were outside my chambers.
Oh, is that all? Did you not like them?
Look, I will admit this is very flattering. But, dear Medea, I can just feel Forrest staring daggers at you from across the room. I'm saying this because I'm honestly fearing for your life-
You actually care about me?
I never said that. I just don't want Forrest to commit murder. So, just cool it with the gifts, alright? I don't want to lose a valuable member of the army because he's being stupid.
(Krista leaves the scene.)
Oh, Merin... She said I was valuable! Masashi, you're in now!

A Support
Ah, Your Highness! I did not expect to see you at the archery range.
Hm.
A master of the bow yourself, I see. You're just full of surprises, aren't you?
(Krista shoots an arrow.)
...
A bullseye! You have great aim, Your Highness, even while I'm conversing with you like this. You have great focus-
Shut up already.
P-Pardon? I apologize. Am I distracting you?
Technically, no. Just... Just don't talk to me while I shoot, okay?
Er, alright.
(Krista shoots another arrow.)
...
...
(Krista shoots a third arrow. It misses.)
D-Damn it...
Your Highness? What's wrong? Why are you crying?
Masashi, I'm sorry. It's just... When you started talking like that, it reminded me of Ervan...
Ervan?
My fiancee. ... Ex-fiancee. And former prince of Fuegsol. He taught me everything about the bow, and we would talk just like this during training.
I see. ... I deeply apologize, Your Highness. I did not mean to bring up such memories.
It's okay. You didn't know. If anything, I should be sorry for snapping at you earlier.
It's understandable. Just me being stupid. Haha...
Heh.
Alright, let's get those tears dried, Your Highness. And if you'd like, we can train together. Perhaps you could give me some tips? I'd love to hear about Fuegan archery techniques.
Sure. I'd like that.

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Sam

C Support
Sam, you are a fellow appreciator of the female form, correct?
Are you asking if I like girls? Don't all guys do? Anyway, I don't like where this is going...
et's go into town, find a nice restaurant, and woo some lovely maidens. First, though, you need to get a shirt on.
Not happening.
But the staff won't let you in otherwise!
Then find a place that's less picky.
But... Fine. *sigh*
(Scene transitions to a tavern.)
So now that we're here, you can see there are several lovely-looking ladies. But don't be hasty in your pursuit. You must observe the maiden. Watch her mannerisms. Ensure she has grace, charm, and is a proper, cultured lady.
Why.
"Why"!? Did you just say "why"??
That was the question, yes.
Because, my good friend-
We've only met. We're hardly friends yet.
Irrelevant, my companion. Now, to answer to your baseborn question, you don't want to get with some mannerless oaf who can't tell which fork to use at the table! She must have some refinement, manners, grace of movement. A *lady*!
(A buff barmaid enters the scene.)
Pardon me, gents! Would either of you like a refill?
I'll take one, thanks.
Not a problem at all, good sir!
(The barmaid leaves.)
And THAT is exactly what I'm talking about. How crude! Such a cur, that one. I'd look elsewhere.
Yeah, but did you see how thick her legs were? And those shoulders! She could carry a beer barrel with one arm!
Whaaa?
She's buff, Masashi. Did I stutter?
No, no, my friend.
By Merin, what kind of a wingman is this man? He has no taste!
Oh, she's swinging by again! One sec.
Sam, you can't just-
(Sam walks offscreen.)
Ma'am? You off soon?
In two hours I will be, handsome.
I'll be waiting!
H-He actually-?! Dear Merin, what am I to do?

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Ecco

C Support
So many cool things to buy, so little gold to spend. What's a girl to do?
Oh, what a dazzling ray of sunshine!
What the hell? Can't a girl think without some idiot making comments?
(Masashi enters the scene.)
Most fair of maidens, you have made this already beautiful day even more dazzling with your presence.
Uh-huh. Look, buddy, I'm a little busy right now. There are plenty of other women around for you to "converse" with.
Oh? What has consumed your attention so?
I'm shopping. It's how I unwind.
Shopping? As in PAYING for things?
I'm not a thief, Maso.
It's Masashi.
Yeah, whatever, Mason. Anyway, I'm trying to decide what to buy.
A goddess like you shouldn't have to spend money. Tell me what you want, my lovely lady, and I'll buy it for you. I can even help you carry your purchases.
Oh? Why, thank you! It's so nice for a gentleman to offer to pay for me. Now, I need this dress, that platter of pastries, oh and that pearl necklace...
Wait, slow down-
I thought we could get some pie from the tea shop over there, some more shoes would be nice too...
Oh Merin, my poor wallet!
Why, of course! Certainly.
Merin, Oreg, Medea, Fueg, Folia, please spare me!

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Hikaru

C Support
Oh, Hikaru... Our lives surely have taken a turn, haven't they? One moment, I led Emperor Samegoro's most powerful military unit with you by my side. And now, we're nothing but lowly soldiers.
I do not see what has you so distraught, milord. You are under the command of Medeas' princess now. I would have assumed this is nothing but a positive turn of events by your standards.
You'd think that, but that girl is... She's nothing like Lady Tsubaki. Let's just put it that way.
That is true. Lady Tsubaki is quite demure. Mindful, even. Still, you must look at the positives, milord. The emperor would have your head if he found out about our failure at Fort Daijima. You said so yourself.
Ahh... Right as always, Hikaru. I suppose having our lives still intact is better than nothing. And yet, that is the bare minimum for relief, is it not? *sigh*
As much as I loathe suggesting this, milord, would you... feel better if we socialize with the local women of Medeas?
Hikaru...! Oh, you always know how to brighten up my mood. Let's be off, then! The beauties of Medeas await us!
(Masashi leaves the scene.)
I am regretting this already...

B Support
I see... If an infantry unit were to go in this direction and wait... Hm... but wouldn't it be better if...
(Hikaru enters the scene.)
There you are, milord. I should have guessed you would peruse the Medean Castle's library at some point.
Hikaru! Good to see you. Care to join me?
Of course, milord. What might you be reading?
It's a textbook on various war strategies and unit formations. I was curious about how Medean and Merinese military strategies differ.
I see. Anything noteworthy that you've noticed?
While it is covered, there aren't many specific chapters on maritime combat. Which is understandable, of course. Other than that, there are some rather... interesting tactics listed here, such as this formation. While I do see some merit to positioning one's foot soldiers in the forest like this, wouldn't that leave the fort wide open for an assault? I think they would have been fine in their initial position.
Hmm... Hold on, milord. I think I see what's going on. Notice how the calvary and pegasus knights are positioned. They are far enough to be outside of the enemy's range of vision. By moving the infantry to a nearby forest, this can bring a false sense of security to the enemy. With your own forces out of sight, that can lead to a successful ambush as the enemy forces approach the fort.
Aha! I see now. Good eye, Hikaru. This is why you will always be my second-in-command.
You flatter me too much, milord.
Oh, I also wanted your opinion on this maneuver.
Let's see... Now, this one looks fascinating...

A Support
O Great Merin, may you bless this day and grant us protection.
...
Thank you again for joining me, Lord Masashi.
No need to thank me, Hikaru. I enjoy being together with you in prayer. It's the only time I get to see you without that permanent scowl on your face.
...
And there it is again. My dear Hikaru, you must understand that while I do jest, it does seem you are most calm when addressing the Great Merin.
Knowing that she watches over us does put my mind at ease. "For she is the anchor in the roughest storms."
Always on top of knowing the scriptures. I never would expect less from you, Hikaru.
Again, you flatter me too much, milord. This is something a priest such as myself should know at minimum.
While that may be true, I do not believe that should stop me from admiring your devotion.
You could easily say that about any other devoted priest of Merin, milord.
I don't believe I could. Because they're not you, Hikaru.
Milord, I... Th-Thank you.
And the scowl disappears once again. Perhaps I should praise you more to keep it away?
That is unnecessary!

A+ Support
You know, Hikaru, you're getting up there in age-
I am barely older than you are, milord, but go on.
Haven't you considered looking for a wife?
Quite frankly, no, milord. My religious studies and being your second-in-command already occupy a lot of my time. Adding a spouse to the picture will just be too much.
But what about all those times you have been my wingman? I'm sure at least one of those stunning beauties caught your eye at least once.
I am not obsessed with women like you are, milord.
I will choose to ignore that remark. However, Hikaru, please understand. I am not saying this as your superior, but as your friend. I don't want you to be alone and unhappy in the future.
Milord, I promise you that I am happy with the way I'm living now. And I won't be alone because I'll have you. Unless you want to hire another right-hand man anytime soon?
I wouldn't dream of it. But what about when I find a wife of my own? It will happen someday, I'm sure.
"A fisherman who casts will eventually reel something in," as the saying goes... That aside, The Great Merin provides some company as well. Her teachings will always provide comfort. You need not worry about me, Lord Masashi. Though, part of me is glad you show so much concern for my well-being. I am grateful to have someone like you in my life.
I can say the same to you, Hikaru. And you're right. I have nothing to worry about. You have already found fulfillment despite your young age.
Didn't you just say that I am "getting up there"?
You are barely older than I am, though. You've still got some youth in you.
Whatever you say, milord.

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