Hey, where's that item we picked up the other day?
You asked me to carry it, remember?
Well, that's because your inventory is so empty.
-Welcome back. -You choose a quest yet?
Not yet.
Hey...
There's a party doing the Calamity Monster Quest!
Are you serious? That's insane.
That's a super difficult quest that a party with
the top members from the elite Lightning guild only managed to beat once.
And that's only after half of them died.
-Nobody's tried since then. -Can you blame them?
If your HP reaches zero, it's game over.
You don't respawn, and you can't log back in.
Basically, it's perma-death.
So, what reckless party is doing it?
Oh, these guys.
Their leader is a fighter who crushes enemies with his powerful unique skills.
Their vice-leader is an all-powerful divine champion.
There's a wizard called the Queen of Elementals for her command of countless elementals.
And a shape-shifter, a dream mage, and an empath. And...
-That's a full set of all six Senses. -That's not all.
There's one with the rare ability to see into the future.
And when a bunch of player killers ganged up on them,
they fought them off with ease.
I've heard enough.
I'd feel too unmotivated to play if I heard any more.
You should at least learn their names.
They're the most powerful party in Union right now.
They're called Subaru.
This is just a rumor...
I heard that their avatars have been shape-shifted
and that they're in grade school in real life.
Hey, did you hear about that new quest called Mysteries of Darkness?
Mysteries of Darkness?
You heard of it, Takanori?
It's a recently added quest.
Apparently, nobody has beaten it yet.
I heard there's a crazy boss!
No, Asahi.
I doubt the monster is that difficult.
The last one was a joke.
No, no, Clive.
Don't you want to be the first to beat it?
Being able to beat a boss nobody else can makes us cool!
Cool?
Who needs that at this point?
Apparently the boss is really strong.
Every party has failed so far, and nobody even knows how to defeat it.
You heard about it too, Satsuki?
Gathering information is Adventuring 101.
Nobody here bothers to do it.
I see.
That was why those Lightning members were in such a rush.
That I don't know. How did it turn out?
They made it to the boss, but lost within ten seconds.
That sounds like fun.
It means we might actually get a challenge.
If nobody's beaten it yet, that means we're the only ones who can!
Yeah!
Aren't you curious about what kind of crazy attacks it has?
If Asahi insists that much, I'm in.
If you're going, then, um, I'll go as well.
I'm happy to finally get a challenge.
I'm a little hyped.
So we're going?
We can't get anywhere without my magic.
If we're doing this, we go all out.
Make sure you bring the right items, Takanori.
-What did you just say to me? -Uncle! Uncle!
Nozomi.
That was pretty crazy yesterday.
-Are you all okay now? -Yeah.
Did something happen?
We went to the pool together yesterday.
Nozomi got a cramp and almost drowned.
-Let's not talk about that, Asahi. -What to bring?
What's up, Satsuki?
Um.
Here, Haruto!
What's this?
It's a present.
You can have it because I'm not using it.
Get a room, you two.
It's not like that! It's to thank him for last time.
You're blushing.
I'm not!
Thanks, Satsuki.
Let me return the favor.
Is there anything you want?
I don't need you to thank me.
What?
I hope we'll always be together.
-Of course we will be. -Yeah.
Although I'm the only one who can't meet you guys IRL.
It doesn't matter what country you're in. I can't imagine us being apart.
I'd like to stay with all of you too.
-Looks like everyone's ready now. -Yeah.
This is our declaration as Subaru.
We trust our friends.
We hone our senses.
And we'll become stronger.
To shine brighter than anyone else.
In the name of our sworn bond.
And...
Let's all become legends together!
I've got items for sale here!
There're a lot of people here.
We're not the only ones looking to be first.
Where's Haruto and Asahi?
I haven't seen them.
They're probably looking through the stalls.
I'll go look for them.
There you are. What are you...?
What's up, Asahi?
What did you want to tell me?
So, Haruto.
Would you make a promise with me?
I...
I wonder what they're talking about.
So...
All right, let's go!
-What's wrong, Satsuki? -I'm fine!
Are you scared or something?
Of course not!
I thought it'd be a little harder.
That's just how strong we are.
All thanks to Asahi's Prophet Art.
We were able to avoid many of the traps.
Being able to predict the future is almost like cheating.
It's no wonder other parties want it.
But I only want to use this power for you guys.
Asahi, we already know that.
Oh, right.
Don't worry.
If anybody tries to take Asahi away from us,
I will stop them at all costs.
Let's keep going and beat the boss like this.
So this is the last stage.
Seems that way.
So this is Purgotorio the Darkness Pure.
The monster nobody has ever been able to defeat.
Don't be scared.
We're the invincible Subaru!
It's attacking from the front!
Takanori, take out its weapon!
You don't have to tell me!
Breaker!
It didn't work! It's going to regenerate!
-Clive, try to match my elemental. -Okay, Satsuki.
Nozomi!
I want to attack from above. Can you summon a bird?
Yes!
Now, Clive!
Okay!
Activate Disaster!
Turn to lead!
That should slow it down.
Let's go!
Don't overextend, Haruto!
There's nothing my lion claw can't cut!
Come.
Watch out, Nozomi!
Oh, no!
No!
Asahi!
HARUTO: I CALLED ASAHI, BUT SHE'S NOT ANSWERING.
CLIVE: I CAN'T BELIEVE ASAHI GOT A GAME OVER.
Haruto, it's your fault. You wanted to go.
Everyone agreed.
It wouldn't have happened if Haruto didn't rush in.
It's not Haruto's fault.
If I was paying more attention...
It's nobody's fault.
She must be pretty disappointed if she's not even joining the chat.
We'll all need to go console her.
THE LATE ASAHI KUGA
I can't believe she died after her character died in the game.
Apparently, the police came.
They said it was a sudden heart failure, and the game wasn't the cause.
I heard the company running the game announced that they're suspending service.
You...
You killed Asahi!
Stop, Takanori!
Takanori.
I'm begging you, Amo!
You're the only one left.
-No. -Hiyane is the only one with an account.
You two can play alone.
We need to form a party of at least three people to join the event.
Why me, then?
You had an account in grade school, didn't you?
For Union.
I heard that Union and Re'Union share accounts.
I don't play those anymore.
I won't be any use.
That's fine! We just need the numbers.
You know how only certain people can log into this game.
Sorry.
You're up early.
You always sleep in until noon since summer vacation started.
-Shut up. -I didn't think you'd be up,
so there's only bread.
That's fine. Where's Mom?
Shopping.
-I could make you some eggs. -Thanks.
On to our next topic:
Ms. Momoi, have you heard of Re'Union?
Re'Union?
It's an MMORPG developed by
the internationally renowned company Pleroma Industry.
In other words, it's an online game where many people play at the same time.
Here. Your cute sister is so kind and generous.
Isn't this the game you used to play a long time ago?
No.
The reason this game is garnering so much attention
is that players who do well in the game
are given the privilege of becoming executive candidates for Pleroma Industry,
receiving real-world benefits such as study abroad opportunities and scholarships.
That is amazing!
While Re'Union is free to play, it is not available to just anybody.
Only people with a special trait called "Sense" are able to participate.
Sense?
The game first checks all applicants to see if they have this Sense trait.
-That is strict. -Thanks for breakfast.
YOU RECEIVED A MESSAGE
Come on, you're the only one we can turn to!
This afternoon's the deadline for entry.
Just this one time!
I'm begging you, do me this huge favor.
Today would be six years.
He doesn't give up.
Access.
Play environment meets our requirements.
Checking for necessary updates.
Upgrading from Union to Re'Union.
Scanning retina.
Connecting to server.
Identity confirmed.
Registered user name: Haruto Amo.
Account confirmed.
Sense compatibility confirmed.
It's a little different,
but it still has the eight paths.
Starting equipment and no bonuses.
My level has been reset too.
Not that levels mean that much here.
There you are!
You look gloomy even when you're digital.
What's with the sad equipment?
Hey, don't get a game over before we beat the quest.
I promise to try.
I somehow doubt that.
Be careful, Amo. It's really easy for noobs to die here.
A game over means your account gets deleted immediately.
We're lucky enough to have the Sense to be players, so let's avoid that please.
Yes, we're basically the chosen ones.
If things go well, we can join the elite at Pleroma.
Right?
I would've been better off never having that to begin with.
You say something?
No.
-I think we're close. -I see food stalls!
Dungeons are pretty scary.
Don't tell me this is your first time.
I mean, we've only been playing for two months.
It's the policy of the guild we're in.
They told us to get used to the field first.
If you're in a guild, you could've found a third without asking me.
We did ask them!
They said they didn't want to do a beginner quest.
Nobody would do it with us!
What are your Senses?
-Shape-shifting. -Magic.
-What about you? -Fighter.
I guess I'm the only frontline player.
Here they come.
-Monsters? -They're going to be trash!
Two from the front.
Seriously?
Are you, like, really good at this, Amo?
Aren't you scared?
I'm a fighter.
I can't be scared of being attacked.
This would've been a lot easier before.
What was that?
Something changed.
Is it me, or did the cave change?
Wow!
This made the whole trip worth it.
There weren't any dungeons in Union that teleported entire spaces.
Probably an added feature in Re'Union.
You're overthinking it too much, Amo.
And it looks like there's no more monsters.
That's the thing.
I can't sense any monsters now.
It's like we've been isolated.
Looks like a dead end.
The map made it seem way more complicated.
We just walked straight.
And there weren't any traps or monsters.
Plus, it didn't even have a boss.
What a letdown.
-Although, I like that it's easy. -Is it a bug?
Is that all that's here?
Amo, mind opening it for us?
Why me?
Isn't it the fighter's role to open these things?
You can block traps with your ability.
Of course you'd know about stuff like that.
Huh, Haruto?
Asahi?
Reunion and Restart
Seven Senses of the Reâ€™Union
Are you really Asahi?
Who else could I be?
-I have one basic question though... -What is it?
Why were you in a treasure chest?
Episode 2, "Untold Feelings."
Um... I don't know!