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Play Spelldrive with Me! (Part One)
Sports Field
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Now that orientation's over, all the freshmen are supposed to be checking out the school clubs and picking one to join, right? So how come our club's a ghost town? People just take one look and keep on walkin'. |
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I can't hear you! LOUDER! FROM THE DIAPHRAGM! Do you want muscular beauty like mine or not?! |
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With that guy as our club advisor, can you blame 'em? |
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...Nope. Sure can't. |
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Hm? What's this? No freshmen have stopped by? |
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Not so far. |
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Spelldrive is the ultimate mage sport—a clash of both physical and magical might. And NOBODY wants to sign up?! This is an embarrassment to Night Raven College! |
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More like your passion for pectorals is scarin' off every frosh that swings by. |
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I don't wanna hear excuses! As club captain, it is your responsibility to bring in some new blood. Is that clear?! |
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Tch... I'm not here to do busywork. Hey, Ruggie. Go round up some random freshmen and bring 'em over. |
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Huh?! Why would you want me to do that? I'm pretty sure our club's training regimen would make mincemeat out of the average freshman! |
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Yeah, I know. I don't expect 'em to last. But if the musclehead just wants numbers, we'll give him numbers. I'll find us some decent prospects another way. You just round up a few mice with whatever works— tricks, threats, I don't care. |
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That's a small price to pay to shut Vargas up. Deal. Now get a move on. |
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Roger that! Time to do some canvassing. |
Exterior Hallway
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Let's see... What's the best tack here? Doing the barker thing would just send people running. And one-to-one talks wouldn't fare much better… |
Octavinelle Student A |
So, which way to the sports clubs? |
Heartslabyul Student B |
This campus is so huge, you can't even tell what clubs there are, let alone where they'd be. |
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Looks like they're lost. To be fair, I had a hard time finding my way around at first, too. Wait... Lost freshmen, looking at clubs... Shyeheehee, I think I know just how to hook 'em! |
Play Spelldrive with Me! (Part Two)
Exterior Hallway
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Hey there. You're new to campus, right? Where are you trying to go? |
Heartslabyul Student B |
Uh, do you know this guy? |
Octavinelle Student A |
Nope, never seen him before. |
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Oh, sorry. Did I startle you? I'm Ruggie Bucchi, and I'm a sophomore in Savanaclaw. I just couldn't help but notice you looked a little lost! |
Octavinelle Student A |
Oh, so you're a year ahead of us. |
Heartslabyul Student B |
We wanted to check out the sports clubs, but we're not sure where to find them. |
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Yeah, it's tricky. I got lost last year myself! To get to the sports field, you go up that way, take the second right, and then you'll have to... ...Actually, it's a bit confusing. How about I just give you a grand tour of the clubs myself? |
Heartslabyul Student B |
Wow, that's so nice of you! I think I'll take you up on that. |
Savanaclaw Student C |
You hear that? He's gonna show them the sports clubs. |
Diasomnia Student D |
Maybe we should ask if we can tag along. |
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That guy's taking them around to the clubs, Jack. |
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We don't know where they are either. It'd be good to join them, don't you think? |
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I'm normally not one for following herds, but I guess it would be quicker than trying to find them all ourselves. |
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It's cool if any other freshmen wanna come along! Might as well make it a group thing. Any takers? |
Everyone |
Yes, please! |
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Whoa, lotta bites there. I wasn't expecting a whole crowd. Oh well, let's get this club tour started! Make sure you all keep up! |
Sports Field
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We'll be jumping that hurdle next. Hup! |
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There's something real majestic about the way Silver gallops around on horseback, huh? You'd think horseback riding was just sitting in a saddle, but nope. It's a full-body workout. You'll get a balanced workout in the equestrian club. You won't just tone your core; you'll build muscles you didn't even know you had! |
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You there! Humans! You're distracting the horses. Cease your inane chatter and remove yourselves at once! |
Savanaclaw Student C |
I don't think I care for your tone. You wanna start somethin', punk? |
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Did you not comprehend my words? Then perhaps a display of magical might would get the message across! |
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What's this collar?! Rgh! I can't get it off! |
Everyone |
Whoa, what was that?! |
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You may be new, but your membership has been officially approved, which means you will not do ANYTHING that brings disgrace to our club. Consider this a learning opportunity, Sebek. I'll teach you how to behave toward those who are not in Diasomnia. |
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See that guy? That's Riddle. He's a sophomore, the Heartslabyul housewarden, and top student in his year. If you sign up here, he'll give you plenty of lessons on horseback riding AND proper manners. Fair warning, though—he can be a tad strict if you step out of line. |
Octavinelle Student A |
A TAD?! That was way beyond strict, if you ask me. |
Diasomnia Student D |
The last thing I need is someone collaring me for a little sass. |
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Well, it's your choice! Let's move on, shall we? |
Gymnasium
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You're wide open on the left! |
Diasomnia Student D |
Check out that guy. He broke through three defenders like they were nothing. That crossover dribble was sick! |
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Woo! Nice one, Jamil! The crowd would be goin' wild by now. Basketball's a sport where everyone plays offense and defense. Every position can be a key player. And our Basketball Club... |
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Dude, this isn't dodgeball! |
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I can't catch a pass that's coming at me like a freight train! I've only been a member of this club for like five minutes! |
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So? Not my problem. Maybe you should learn how to plant. If you're REALLY struggling, how's about we do some passing drills? |
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Whoa! You hurled it again?! I can't catch that! I don't wanna get all bruised my first week here! |
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Our Basketball Club's a meritocracy. Even freshmen can earn a spot on the starting roster! But you gotta take on some real talented upperclassmen to do it. |
Heartslabyul Student B |
And go up against that terrifying guy? No thanks! |
Diasomnia Student D |
I don't need someone pelting me with a high-velocity basketball! |
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Ya don't say? Let's move on, shall we? |
Sports Field
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C'mon, don't stop now! Feel the burn! You gotta WANT IT to WIN IT! |
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Wow, their coach is intense. You'd never know it was just practice! |
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No wonder Night Raven College is a top Spelldrive competitor. |
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Oh, are you interested in the Spelldrive Club? |
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Sure am. I caught their last tournament on TV and was real impressed. |
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Me too! That's the club I've had my heart set on. |
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(That's one of our dorm's freshmen. Jack, I think? I thought he had a decent build...) (And now that I see him up close, I can tell how much work he puts into it. He's definitely got promise.) (The scrawny Pomefiore kid won't count for much, but Leona will owe me big if I reel this guy in!) (And he's already leaning toward joining. I'll just give him a little nudge.) Yup, our school's a Spelldrive heavyweight. We've got a dedicated practice field, and guests swarm the school on tournament days. You guys aren't the only ones who watch our games on TV. Club members are basically superstars in the eyes of our fans! |
Ignihyde Student E |
Looks like serious business, all right. I dunno, though… |
Octavinelle Student A |
We'd probably have to do those brutal training exercises every day. |
Diasomnia Student D |
Not to mention we'd most likely spend game days warming the bench. |
Heartslabyul Student B |
And that's if we even make it onto the bench. What's the point of all that training if we don't even get to play? |
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...... You're right. Sometimes it can be pretty rough. But still... |
Play Spelldrive with Me! (Part Three)
Sports Field
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You're right. Sometimes it can be pretty rough. But still… I can guarantee that if you join the Spelldrive Club, every day will feel rewarding! It's the funnest sport around, and I came to love it even more after joining up! |
Heartslabyul Student B |
Hmm... Yeah, right, a likely story! This was all one big Spelldrive Club pitch, wasn't it? |
Octavinelle Student A |
I knew something was up. You were trying to pull a fast one on us! |
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Hey, I resent that. None of you ever asked what club I was in. Look, the point I'm trying to make is this: Coming to Night Raven College and NOT joining the Spelldrive Club would be a wasted opportunity! |
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Um, question. Would someone as small as me have a hard time playing? |
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!! Far from it! In fact, you could be a star player if you knew how to leverage your build. |
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Really? You think I could be a star player? |
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Someone your size would be able to swipe a disc even when the other team's running a tight defense. That's the beauty of Spelldrive—agility and dexterity are just as valuable as strength! |
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That's true. One of the major supporting players at this school is known for his speed and finesse. |
Heartslabyul Student B |
Oh yeah, I know who you're talking about! He's a real live wire; you never know if he's gonna steal or pass! |
Diasomnia Student D |
He's a starter, right? Commentators call him the Discswiper. |
Savanaclaw Student C |
Isn't he a hyena beastman? |
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Wait a minute... |
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Boy, sounds like my reputation precedes me! |
Everyone |
Whoa, it's him! Now I recognize you! |
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You carry yourself so differently off the field, it didn't even register… |
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How'd you get good enough to play in tournaments? How did you make the roster?! |
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I didn't grow up playing Spelldrive, and I'm definitely not a born athlete. I was pretty inexperienced at first, but the way I got on the roster... Well, that's all thanks to Leona, our captain. Practices are rough. Vargas is a demanding coach. And frankly, I considered throwing in the towel more than once. But Leona kept giving me all these different assignments. Y'know, do this, do that, etc. |
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And eventually it hit me. Doing all those absurd—*cough*—I mean, RIGOROUS assignments gave me the strength to persevere. Now I can handle our toughest practices, no sweat! Leona makes every session worthwhile. |
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He must be an incredible person if he's captain of such a prestigious club. |
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Oh, for sure! He makes all the calls during our games, but otherwise lets us do our thing. Which means we can work out our problem spots for ourselves. He's a great captain! Stick with Leona, and ANY of you could have a shot at the starting roster. So, what do you say? Come play Spelldrive with me! |
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Wow... Count me in! And you can bet I'll make the roster one of these days! |
Heartslabyul Student B |
If that pipsqueak's joining, what's stopping us? |
Octavinelle Student A |
At least I know I won't be dead last in this club. |
Heartslabyul Student B |
Yeah, I think I'll give it a shot! |
Everyone |
Me too! I want in too! |
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(Shyeheehee, perfect! I knew if I could hook the little dainty guy, the rest would follow.) (What a haul! I'm gonna be swimmin' in donuts for days!) (Though, they're probably nothing special if they fell for that act.) (Who knows how many of them will stick around? At least the Savanaclaw guy looks like he could hold his own.) Just push through the hard training, and eventually you'll all be contributing to the…team… (Uh... Why is he looking at me like that?) |
Dwarfs' Mine - Campsite
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Oh yeah, I guess that's how it went down, huh. |
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I was so inspired by your passion when you invited me to join the club. Oh, how little did I know. |
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You and me both. I figured you'd be the first to turn tail and quit. |
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Ouch. |
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Hey, lemme finish! I'm saying I was pleasantly surprised when you proved me wrong. Those other guys bailed on us so fast, but you stuck it out and trained hard every day without a single complaint. And now you can keep up with me and Leona! You're way tougher than you look. |
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Heh heh. Our training's no joke, but I'll keep at it. I want to get stronger! |
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Haha. Just don’t work TOO hard. |
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Setting up the tents went smoothly enough. |
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Yeah. Now we have to go catch our own food. |
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(Man, I'm kicking myself all over again for that corny "Come play Spelldrive with me!" routine...) (I focused on team solidarity without realizing Jack was so fiercely independent. And it totally backfired.) (Track's all about individual achievement. He might've joined their club anyway, even if I hadn't biffed it.) (But every time I see him play Spelldrive at Savanaclaw's morning practice, it reminds me of the one that got away.) |
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Something on your mind, Ruggie? |
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(Eh, no use crying over spilled milk.) (The moment I opted for quantity over quality, I was never gonna lure Jack in.) (At least I got a decently behaved freshman with some moxie out of it. We take those.) (That, and I was dining on donuts for nearly a month thanks to Epel. Talk about a meal ticket!) |
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Oh, sorry. I was just musing on efficient ways to procure food. I'm glad you're on my team at this camp too, Epel. |
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Thanks! |
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Okay, let's get our campfire going and catch ourselves some fish. Just you wait. I'm gonna have our cooler filled in no time flat. After all, I've always been good at fishing. |
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