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Let's have you four come forth.

From Cecile Hall, first-year, Anya Forger.

From the same class, Becky Blackbell.

From the same class, Damian Desmond.

From Wald Hall, first-year, Bill Watkins.

During the recent busjacking incident,

the four of you contributed greatly to its swift resolution,

and because you remained calm and supported one another,

you were able to persevere through such a dangerous situation

without a single casualty.

To honor your bravery, wisdom, and strong will...

You have each been awarded a Stella Star!

ANYA'S ERA HAS COME

My first Stella! I'm so moved!

Me, too! Me, too!

Heh. This was as expected.

Keh. I mean, I didn't do anything special to get one.

That's not true, Lord Damian!

Your "I'm Gonna Crap My Pants" plan is what led that incident to being resolved!

Shut up right now.

Apparently, one of the newspapers wants to interview us!

Oh, gosh! What if we become famous?

Oh?

Due to safety concerns, we have declined that offer.

The authorities have also told us not to speak on the matter.

I'm sure the State Security Service

doesn't want their spotlight stolen by a bunch of kids, either.

What? But my dreams of debuting as a singer!

But truly, the fact that none of the children were hurt in that huge ordeal

is a miracle.

Arrest them! Arrest all of the suspects!

All snipers, stand down.

Take X-1, X-2, and X-3 to Station 13.

You're all right now. Way to hang in there, kid.

Don't call me "kid"! I'm a Desmond!

I wasn't scared of that thing at all!

You can get off the bus now.

This thing's a fake.

We've confirmed the safety of all the hostages.

All right. Now, lift the information blackout.

Contact their parents and guardians, and have them pick up the students.

We'll have them come by again in a few days for questioning.

Understood.

Those staying in the dorms may also head back for the day.

Becky!

Papa!

Papa!

Becky! I'm so glad you're safe!

Where's Mama?

I couldn't bring her to a dangerous place like this.

She's at home worried sick.

Let's hurry home so she doesn't have to worry anymore.

Okay!

See you later!

Wh-What?

Don't worry.

It's not scary.

You really are amazing.

I know I made fun of you a bunch, but...

I guess I'm sorry... or something...

You were really, cool, too, Second Son!

You tried to take my bomb for me! You were like a hero or something.

Wha...

Th-Th-Th-That's just normal! It was nothing!

It's... It's... It's only... It's only natural to help a friend!

Friend...

Battle of the Friendship Schemes

Battle of the Friendship Schemes

A friend!

I guess Anya has finally become your bestie!

Sorry, Mama. Anya has won this battle.

Huh? What're you talking about?

Also, I never said you were my bestie.

Anya's going over to your house tomorrow!

Huh? Why?

Shock.

B-But friends are supposed to go to their friend's house and introduce their parents,

then we all go to your room and talk about peace.

Like I'd suddenly invite you over.

What's all this about introducing and peace or whatever?

Why would I even do that?

Also, what the heck? So you only cared about the Desmond name after all?

Man, you almost had me fooled.

You're never gonna be my friend! Hmph.

Double shock!

Also, I'm sure you can tell.

No one from my family is coming to pick me up.

Even if you got closer to me, you won't be able to get closer to my parents.

What the hell?! Also, your family isn't here, either!

If your parents haven't picked you up yet, the police will give you a ride home.

We get to ride in a police car? So exciting!

Miss Anya!

Miss Anya!

Miss Anya!

Miss Anya?

Miss Anya!

Mama!

Oh, thank goodness!

I looked for you everywhere and then heard the news of what happened here!

You ran here?

Are you hurt?

Are you hurt at all?!

Were you stabbed or shot or crushed or ripped apart at all?!

Anya is okay...

Mama!

There, there. You're safe now.

I'm sorry I took so long to come save you.

Perhaps she doesn't have nerves of tungsten.

I'm relieved that she's acting her age.

Hmph! Talk about lame.

Man... I never thought this would wrap up without the strike team.

Looks like we came racing back here for nothing, huh?

Papa was here, too!

Whew...

I don't know what happened, but if everything ended safely, I'm heading back.

I can feel my stomach start to rip apart just from being around

all these State Security Service officers.

You don't need to have a touching reunion with your daughter?

Loid from the hospital is also currently supposed to be on a business trip,

so it's too early for him to show up on the scene after hearing the news.

It would look too suspicious.

I'll make her something she likes to eat once we all get home.

I see.

Hamburg steak!

By the way... You're Damian, right?

I saw Melinda's car on my way over here,

though I passed it.

I think she'll be arriving any moment.

Oh, there she is.

Mama's Friendship Scheme partner! She's my rival.

Damian!

M-Mother?

Oh, Damian! Damian!

Mother... You came for me?

What are you talking about? Of course I did!

I'm late because I didn't hear about this until now.

Please forgive me.

Ah, Damian. My precious Damian.

If anything were ever to happen to you, I would just...

Ah, Damian. My adorable Damian.

I'm just glad you're safe.

She's sorta like Unkie. Urp.

Oh, thank goodness.

I wasn't scared at all.

This is just because I'm sad I didn't get to see the museum.

You don't need to act tough, my dear.

Mother... um...

Please don't tell Father... that I was crying.

I don't want him to worry.

I shouldn't have come here.

Of course I won't tell him.

And make sure you absolutely do not tell your father that I was here.

If only he had died in the busjacking...

Oh, Damian...

Oh, I'm so glad you're safe.

If only he were gone, I...

Look at you, acting all tough. How adorable.

I can't stand the sight of you.

You're my treasure.

You're my curse.

Could you just leave on your own already?

Once we get home, I'll cook you something myself. It's been ages.

I love you, Damian.

I couldn't care less about you.

Promise me.

Starlight, starlight!

Starlight Anya!

You mustn't leave your green peppers, Miss Anya.

Starlight Anya doesn't need to eat them. It's fine.

What kind of ridiculous logic is that? Eat them, now.

I'm proud that you earned a Stella,

but I can't praise you for recklessly standing up against the suspects.

He's right. You mustn't do anything dangerous.

Teacher told me that, too.

I heard that you demanded food from the suspects.

W-Well, Anya was hungry.

I'm so sorry!

The breakfast I made must not have been satisfying enough!

Your classes resume today, don't they?

I'll drive you to school, so eat quickly and get changed.

Yup.

She may look okay, but that ordeal must be weighing on her quite a bit.

I have to make sure I keep an eye on things.

Papa's car is junky junk.

It's so much smaller and tighter than a bussy bus.

Ah, so tight.

Becky's car is so widey wide and sparkly clean.

Shut up.

Or perhaps it's not weighing on her at all.

Anya and Mama rode in a police car the other day!

It went all fast, like "nyoom"! It was super fun!

I see. So the police escorted you home.

I'm sorry I couldn't come pick you up myself.

It's okay.

You were actually there, Papa.

Papa.

Hm?

Did the families who came to pick up their kids get along?

Hm? Well, I'd assume so.

Most families would come pick up their kids in that situation.

What brought this on?

Even if you got closer to me, you won't be able to get closer to my parents.

Damian!

Mother...

Oh, Damian...

I can't stand the sight of you.

You're my curse.

Promise me.

Second Son's family was really weird.

Is it actually bugging her that I didn't come pick her up?

That's right.

She spent her days at the orphanage with no one to come pick her up,

just like the other children there.

She must be deeply hurt.

I must heal her heart, or it'll affect the mission.

What should I do?!

Ah... Anya suddenly feels like eating cake today.

Do you? All right, then!

Let's buy some on your way home from school!

The very best kind!

Yay!

Are you all better now?

Yes, thank you.

Though there are times when I remember what happened and start to tremble.

I could introduce you to a quite renowned psychiatrist if you'd like.

Though I'm more worried about the children than myself.

Of course, but the health of those who support the children is also important.

By the way, I heard that the parents' briefing didn't go well yesterday.

Well, the State Security Service was in attendance,

so we hardly felt as though we could speak freely.

But the parents have every right to be angry and anxious.

As the faculty, we must do everything we can to help the students through this.

Indeed.

Have a good day, Young Master.

Ah!

Good morning, Lord Damian!

Hey.

It's rather strange being driven to school, isn't it?

Was it fun spending time with your family after so long?

Hm? Yeah...

Hey, Jeeves. Where's Mother?

She has returned to the villa.

I see.

It is not my place to say this, sir,

so please consider this me talking to myself.

But your mother cooked every dish you see on the table.

I see.

Well... it was just the usual, I guess.

That's great.

Man... Today we're back to cruel dorm life.

Good morning, Damian!

Oh, good morning.

Oh my gosh! He actually replied!

She's from Class 4...

Well, you're the savior of Class 3 and 4 right now, Lord Damian.

Oh my gosh! Becky! Good morning!

What?

Your SOS plan was brilliant, Becky!

Uh... Well, I suppose it was.

Oh my gosh! It's Anya the Hero!

Hero?!

You looked so cool standing up to those bad guys, Anya the Hero!

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Call me "Double Starlight Anya."

Double Starlight Anya!

Good, good.

H-Hey, Forger. Good morning.

Mornin'.

Good morning, Anya.

Sorry for all the bad stuff I said about you.

Hey, wasn't the bomb scary?

How'd you convince the bad guy to stop?

Good morning, Miss Forger. Let's go to the classroom together.

Want to eat lunch together?

Heh. Anya's era has come.

What should I do?

Anya's so popular, she might end up with a hundred friends.

I'll end up with so many friends that I can probably take over the world!

Keh. Look at that idiot getting all cocky.

What's this? Are you jealous?

As if!

Now everyone's going to know just how charming Anya is

and might try to steal her away from you.

Man, you're awesome.

You're amazing, Anya.

I'm impressed.

Shiver

Shiver

Wait. What am I shivering for?

It's not like I have any feelings for that shrimp!

Keh. She didn't convince him of anything.

She was just a greedy commoner begging for food!

Even I don't know why the busjacker gave up because of that.

Wow! It's amazing that you can go to Eden College as a commoner.

You must be real tough. No wonder you could face off with the bad guys!

I wonder if I can be as strong as Anya the Hero if I become a commoner.

Tell us the secret to being a commoner!

What do commoners eat, anyway?

Eat up.

Something really burnt and black, and something really prickly and salty.

It's always like that.

Eek!

That's insane!

So commoners eat that kind of stuff every day to strengthen their stomachs?

No wonder they're so strong.

Hmph! You must be real poor if your parents are cooking for you!

Isn't that super lame, Lord Damian?

Huh? I-I think that's fine.

Mother's cooking was delicious.

Really?

Lord Damian, you've gone really sweet on her lately.

I'm not sweet! I'm super spicy!

Please don't tell Father I cried.

Her imagination

Ah, my adorable Second Son.

But I hate weak children who cry.

Everyone says if you copy Anya the Hero, you'll get stronger!

Yup, yup.

Commoners, huzzah!

Rats! I want to be a strong boy, too!

I've come to Miss Anya's place to learn how to become a commoner.

With my dad!

Take care of Second Son, please and fank you.

Indeed.

Borf.

Anya never thought of that...

Plan B, the Friendship Scheme...

Anya only ever thought about going to Second Son's place.

All I have to do is invite him to our place.

Yes... This is the opposite of Plan B.

I call it...

the B Plan.

B Plan

Isn't it scary eating that stuff?

Heh. I eat it every day, fully prepared to die.

Anya will show Second Son just how strong her family is.

Wow, that's amazing, Miss Forger!

If you train hard every day, you can become a strong kid who doesn't cry.

So cool!

You liar. You were just crying your eyes out.

What else? What else do you usually do?

Hmm... I study like a demon.

Papa makes me.

Did you do your homework?!

Eek!

Well, that's pretty normal...

Also, when we go shopping at the supermarket, Anya has to hold heavy stuff.

Anya will hold those snackies.

Don't eat them before they get rung up.

I see. So that's how you're getting more muscles.

Wait, you go shopping all by yourself? That's awesome!

Um... Also, my toothbrush weighs about 100 kilograms!

What?!

The bath water is about 100 degrees.

Seriously?!

Also, I fight a white monster every day.

Borf.

Oh, no! Anya's starting to exaggerate again!

There's a monster in your home?!

She's going to be called a liar again.

W-Well, you know...

the true secret to Anya's strength is her mother's training.

Her mother is very strong.

I had her train me, too.

Wow.

So are commoner moms strong?

She's trying to give Anya's popularity to Mama.

How dare you, Becky?

Are you a spy here to interfere in the Battle of the Friendship Schemes?

If we go to Miss Forger's home, do you think she'll train us?

Nuh-uh. You won't get strong at all if you come over.

She's lost sight of the plan's goal due to jealousy

Aw, man...

Er, uh... Mama's neck is broken right now, so she's resting.

Huh?

She broke her neck and lived?

Commoner moms are insane!

Hope she gets better soon.

Anya will train you instead.

This is how you punch.

Like this?

This is really informative, Miss Forger!

Keh, how stupid! Don't bother, you guys.

You'll just bring shame to your families' names by being friends with her.

Yeah, yeah!

Second Son is trying to steal Anya's popularity, too...

Well, you're not exactly wrong, since he's jealous.

Uh, I'm not, though, by the way.

She lost sight of the goal

I hate you, Second Son. You shithead.

What'd you say?! Well, I hate you, too!

Stupid! Moron!

You're a dumb uggo with short legs and bad grades and bad handwriting!

You greedy female hyena!

Your mom's a gorilla!

Your dad's nothing but a fraud!

Wow, Lord Damian's insult skills have improved!

Anya doesn't have short legs...

Wow, Damian made Miss Forger cry.

I wonder if Damian is stronger.

The Desmonds really are unbeatable!

No! But Anya's the strongest!

Anya wants to conquer the world!

What are you even saying, Anya?! You need to calm down!

There, there...

Er, I...

You did it, Lord Damian! This is a flawless victory!

I-I'm sorry, okay?

I'll bring you those cakes you wanted, so, um...

Stop crying.

Lord Damian just...

...apologized.

N-N-N-No, I didn't!

The bell just rang! We're going back to class!

He apologized...

Shut up! I did not!

I-It's just that the one who can properly apologize is stronger.

Which means I won!

Oh, I see!

That's brilliant!

Anya didn't lose.

What?!

Anya's stronger, too.

How?! You were just crying!

Nuh-uh. You were crying when you got picked up, Second Son.

Don't tell them that, damn it!

Well, you were just wailing with snot coming out of your nose!

Nuh-uh. And Anya's adorable, so she doesn't have any snot.

Wha? Did you just call yourself adorable? What a moron!

You're the moron for calling me a moron, you moron!

Shut up! Moron! Moron! Moron!

That's the only word you know.

Now I'm really mad! Why, I oughta...

And so, they were both late together.

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