Addis

Addis
First Appearance	Dragalia Lost
Class	Attack
Year Created	2018
Voiced by (English)	John Arthur
Voiced by (Japanese)	Susumu Chiba

Addis is a playable character in Dragalia Lost. He is a samurai from Hinomoto who has worked for Ieyasu ever since his rescue.

Official Description

A samurai from the distant land of Hinomoto whose sword moves like the wind itself. Though coarse in terms of speech, he is polite and deeply honorable. Ever since Ieyasu saved his life, he has served him loyally.

Official Description (Valentine's Addis)

The warrior from another land throws on his (only) nice outfit for a romantic rendezvous! He's working hard to share his feelings, but his green attempts at courtship lead to distress. Still, his awkward kindness drives some wild!

Adventurer Stories

Addis

Adventurer Stories Episode 1 A Loyal Blade Euden: HAAAAH! Ranzal: Bah! Talk about your total screw-ups. There was only supposed to be a few fiends here, not a damn horde! Elisanne: We're not going to get anywhere like this. Euden: But people are counting on us. We can't withdraw now. ???: Well, well. Look what we got here. Euden: You! Addis: Hey there, Prince. Hey there, prince pals. Everybody's still breathin', yeah? Euden: You're Addis, the samurai from Hinomoto. What are you doing here? Addis: Just followin' orders. Euden: Ieyasu ordered you to come here? Fiend: KEEYAAAH! Addis: Looks like the details'll have to wait. Got ourselves some fiends to slay first. My blade strikes as swift as the wind; confusion will be the last thing you know! HAAAAAARGH! Elisanne: By Ilia! How reckless of him to simply charge into the horde like that! Cleo: No, wait. Look... Ranzal: He's dodgin' all their attacks! Elisanne: That's all well and good, but merely dodging attacks will not assure victory! Euden: I think he's doing more than dodging... Fiend: GRAAAAAGH! Elisanne: Interesting... The moment they miss, he responds with an attack. Cleo: He's cutting them down like ripe wheat! Fiend Leader: GRAAARGH! Addis: Last one, is it? Looks like you might actually be able to put up a fight. Yeah, okay. You got some skill. But my blade won't be blunted by the likes'a YOU! I wield this sword for justice, beast! Fiend Leader: GRAAARGH! Addis: HAAAAAH! Fiend Leader: GAAAARGH! Addis: Taste my blade. Fiend: Graaaaaaagh... Elisanne: I almost cannot believe my own eyes; you slayed their entire number! Euden: It was hypnotic... Addis: Eh, it was nothin' special. I may walk the path of the blade, but I got a ways to go. Euden: By the way, you said something about following orders earlier, right? Addis: Yeah, Master Ieyasu is concerned about you folks. Guess he wants to try'n help you out, what with the whole "fightin' for peace" thing you're all so into. Elisanne: So you came here to... Addis: Lend a hand, yeah. ...On his orders. Ranzal: Bwaa ha ha! That's great! We'll be stronger than a whole herd'a oxes with you at our back! Cleo: But is it acceptable for an attendant such as you to be so far from his master? Addis: Eh, I wouldn't worry yourself about that. Master Ieyasu's even tougher than me. Plus, I feel the same way he does. Some folks know what's right and still don't do it, which makes 'em no better than cowards. But you guys actually act— and that's somethin' I can get behind. Euden: Well, I'm grateful for the support— from both you AND Hinomoto. Ranzal: Right! Now that everybody's settled, let's head back to the castle and throw this lug a welcome party! Addis: A welcome party, eh? That'd be swell. That said, before we all party and pass out, I better introduce myself all proper-like. I'm Addis, attending officer to Master Ieyasu. I come here from Hinomoto in the name of justice, and will ever wield my blade in service to the Halidom. Right then! That's that. Now let's go see about that party you mentioned. Episode 2 Showing Gratitude Cleo: *yawn* Goodness, I'm still tired. Well, I'd better get the fire going... Addis: Mornin'. Cleo: Eek! Addis?! Addis: Didn't realize I was so surprisin'. Cleo: Apologies; I didn't think anyone other than myself was awake. Addis: Not many folks up at sunrise, I guess. You gettin' ready to start breakfast? Cleo: I am. And you? Addis: Waitin' to greet the prince. Cleo: Isn't this a bit early for a meeting? Addis: I rise before my master and take time to dress so I can greet him in a flawless condition. That's how it is when you serve. Plus, a guy who's refreshed and rarin' to go in the morning is more reliable than some bleary-eyed joker, yeah? Cleo: You're making me feel more alert already. Addis: Fortuitous. What say we greet the prince with a little bow together, then? That afternoon... Addis: HAAAAH! Elisanne: YAAAAH! Whew! Let us end today's training here. ...I must admit, Addis, your skill with a blade is extremely formidable. Addis: You're no slouch with that poker, either. Pretty handy to have someone around who can wield a weapon like that. I'm humbled and honored at the chance to cross blades. You have my thanks. Elisanne: The honor is mine. However, there's no need to thank me for sparring with you. Addis: 'Course there is. Every fight I experience makes me stronger; it'd be wrong not to express my thanks for that. Elisanne: Well, in that case, let me thank you formally as well. My skills improved during our last match, and for that I am grateful. My thanks. Addis: ...Right then. One errand down. Cleo said she was treatin' us to a real feast tonight, so let's hurry back. Ranzal: *sniff* Hold on a tick, yeah? My sniffer found somethin'. *sniiiiff* Yeah, it's comin' from that shop over there. Let's go check it out! Addis: We got a feast waitin' for us at the castle. Let's just get back to that. Ranzal: Bwa ha ha! Ol' Ranzal NEVER turns down a second meal! C'mon, it'll only take a sec. Don't be such a fuddy-duddy. Addis: I ain't a fuddy-duddy; Cleo's just workin' her tail off making food for us. You really wanna wander back all bloated and gassy and say you ain't hungry? Ranzal: No, but I... I mean, the food smells so... Ah, hell. Yer right. I was bein' rude. Addis: Then if we're done with this little crisis, let's make for the castle already. Euden: You're always so respectful, Addis. Are all samurai from Hinomoto like that? Addis: Nah, not everybody. We've got plenty'a folks who come at my master like a pack of wild boars. Honestly, before I went to Hinomoto, I was a pretty tactless ruffian myself. Didn't have the first clue when it came to manners and honor and all that. Euden: You're not from Hinomoto? Addis: Nope. I was born in a small country a long way from both there and here. Just a real garbage dump of a place, if I'm bein' totally honest. Place was poor in both money and heart. If you had a crumb'a food to your name, you fought like hell to keep it. That's why I took up the sword—to survive. I lashed out at anyone and everyone, and hurt a lot of folks along the way. Euden: That's hard to believe. Addis: Yeah, I'm a different guy now. A merchant eventually gave me a chance, and I took a job guardin' his ship. 'Course it sank on the way to Alberia. Euden: Good grief! Addis: Yep. When I came to, I found myself washed up on the shore of Hinomoto. Some government fellow arrested me for enterin' the country illegally. Tried to tell 'em what happened, but they didn't care. Probably woulda ended up with my head on a pike if not for him. Euden: Him? You mean... Addis: Master Ieyasu, yeah. He believed my story and told the government folks to let me go. Then he gave me work as a guard, since I had no place else to go. Euden: So that's how you came to serve him? Addis: You got it. And sure, I owe him for savin' my life and givin' me a job and all that, but there's more to it. I learned an entirely new way of existence from watchin' him. I never would have got that in my old life. I learned true love and respect from him. Learned what it means to be a samurai and why it's vital to protect the peace. Made me realize I wasn't goin' through this life alone. So the value I place on manners now is my way of showin' gratitude. Kind of a silent thank you, if you know what I mean. Euden: Your manners ARE your gratitude... That's a remarkable way of looking at things. I may need to adopt it. Addis: Too bad all that politeness can't scrub the rough talk outta my speech! Bwa ha! Episode 3 The Word of a Samurai Addis: So this is your local cuisine, eh? Pretty good chow—we don't really have flavors like this in Hinomoto. Euden: I'm glad you like it. This is actually one of my favorite places to take people. Village Girl: Halp! Haaaaalp! My village is being attacked by fiends! I got away but everyone else is still there! I need a mercenary or a soldier or a constable or something pleeeeease! Euden: Oh no! Mercenary: I'll help ya out, girly...if ya gots the coin what to pay me for my trouble. Village Girl: I'll give you everything I have! Please just help them! Mercenary: Right then! We got ourselves a deal. Where this town'a yours at? Village Girl: Just beyond the mountain over there. Mercenary: Cor, but that's a long way off! Considerin' how long it took ya to get here, yer village is already worm's food. Ain't no need for me to hustle all the way there to find that out. Village Girl: Th-that's not true! I know they're alive! Mercenary: Nah, best that ya move on with yer life. What say you'n me forget about all this business and go get somethin' to eat? Village Girl: Unhand me, sir! I have to help my father and the rest of my village! Addis: HAH! Mercenary: Gwargh! Euden: Are you all right? Village Girl: Y-yes, thank you. Addis: Show me the way to your village. I'll save 'em. Village Girl: R-really?! Mercenary: Hmph! Looks like some clown's tryin' to horn in on my payday. Yer a fool to go there! That place is dead, and ya damn well know it! Addis: I don't care about the opinion of a coward. When someone needs help, you help. That's just the way of it. Mercenary: Urk... Euden: I'm coming too. Village Girl: Thank you both so much! Addis: C'mon. We better hurry. Euden: HAAAAH! Fiend: GYAAAAA! Euden: Things are worse here than I thought. Village Girl: No... Where is everyone?! Addis: These fiends are struttin' around like they own the damn joint, and there's not a sign of any people left... Still, that ain't no call for me to sheathe my sword. HAAAH! Fiend: GRAAAARGH! Together: UWWAAARGH?! Euden: Addis? ADDIS! Addis: I-impressive attack there, friend... Uuurgh... Village Girl: Oh no! He's hurt! ...REALLY hurt! Addis: Heh. That? Just a scratch, is all. I'm only gettin' warmed up. Village Girl: That terrible man was right. This IS hopeless... Addis: What? Village Girl: There's no one here. The fiends have clearly... Please, you must stop fighting now. There's no need for more people to die. Addis: 'Scuse me? Are you seriously sayin' that? Village Girl: What...? Addis: I told you. I'm gonna save your people. I'm a samurai. I don't break my word. And if I ain't givin' up, you can't either! Village Girl: *gasp* Euden: Right then. Let's take these fiends down! Addis: My blade is swift as the wind, fiends... and you'll meet your end on its edge! Together: HAAAAAH! *pant* *pant* Fiend: GRRRRR! Addis: Taste my blade. Fiend: Gwaaaargh... Village Girl: Oh my gosh! You did it! Addis: ...Ow. Mighta pushed it a little there. Euden: I may be shaking, but we did it. Now we can take our time and search for the townspeop... Wait, do you hear that? It's more fiends! Addis: That ain't fiends. ...It's people. Man: We heard it get quiet and came out of hiding to see what happened. Village Girl: Father! Man: My child! You're alive! Village Girl: Where have you been, Father? Man: Hiding in the mayor's basement along with the rest of the villagers. Euden: Looks like everyone is safe. Addis: Seems so. Man: More importantly, what happened here? Who killed all these fiends? Village Girl: It was these two men right here! We owe them both our liv... Huh? Where did they go? Euden: ...Are you really okay with sneaking away like this? Addis: If we'd stuck around, she woulda tried to pay us—then the whole village woulda tried to empty its coffers. They'll need that coin to rebuild, and tryin' to turn them down woulda been a hassle. Euden: You impress me more and more, Addis. Addis: Eh, ain't nothin'. Oh, and sorry for draggin' you along on my unpaid volunteerism. Euden: Don't apologize. I wanted to help. Addis: In that case, it's much appreciated. Episode 4 Old Friends The prince and his friends have been tracing the steps of a black market fence and thief... Elisanne: According to local rumor, the black marketeer tends to appear in this area. Euden: We should split up and look for clues. Addis: Yep. Let's find this creep and bag him fast.  ???: Addis? Aw, no hells-damned way! Is that you, Addis?! Addis: Domingo?! Is that you?! Domingo: Addis, old friend! You're ALIVE! I thought you went down with the ship! Addis: Thought you were fish food as well. The hell are you doin' here?! Domingo: I'm a businessman, same as ever. Looks like you cleaned up real nice. Addis: Yeah, I'm a samurai of Hinomoto now. Helpin' out at the Halidom at the moment. Domingo: Heh. Good to hear you're still waving a sword around like always. Speaking of which, I might have a little business proposition for you. Addis: Just like the old days, eh? What needs guarding? Domingo: Well, turns out I've sorta gone into business with the local thieves guild. And since I don't exactly trust 'em, some extra muscle won't go amiss. Addis: A thieves guild? What the hell kinda work are you doin'?! Domingo: They bring me goods and I sell 'em for a tidy profit. Pretty basic stuff, actually. Addis: Hold on. YOU'RE the black marketeer? But how?! What happened to keepin' your nose clean like in the old days?! Domingo: Honest business is a sucker's game. This pays ten times what I make playing things straight. Addis: As a samurai, I can't take part in a criminal enterprise. Domingo: "Criminal enterprise"? Well, la-de-DA! Maybe you should think back about who gave you the chance to leave that lousy country you used to call home! Wouldn't be right for a high-and-mighty samurai like you to leave debts unpaid. Addis: ...... Euden: Addis? Who are you talking to? Domingo: Are those the Halidom folks? Bah, they look like just the type to be into truth and justice and all that. Addis: ...Leave, Domingo. While you can. Domingo: You don't have to tell me twice. Still, if you're letting me go, that must mean you're interested, so meet me on the main road tonight after dark. Elisanne: Who was that man, Addis? It looked like you knew him. Addis: That was the merchant who first hired me on to guard his ship. Euden: The one that sank? Addis: That's the one. I haven't seen him since; never expected to run into him here. Anyway, we were just chattin' about old times. Let's finish this up. Euden: ...Did something seem off about Addis today? Elisanne: Once he ran into that old friend of his, he did seem rather...unsettled. Euden: Well, I suppose he has no duty to reveal every detail of his life to us. Ranzal: We got trouble. Addis is gone. Euden: What?! Ranzal: Left this letter behind, too. "I know this is selfish, but there's something I have to do now. I hope you can forgive an old ruffian." Euden: What could he be talking about...? Domingo: Heh. I knew you'd come, old friend. Addis: Who's the entourage? Domingo: My other bodyguards. In this line of work, the more people at your back, the better. Bodyguard 1: This the warrior you told us about, Domingo? Domingo: Sure is. Lemme introduce you to your new colleague—my old friend, Addis. Addis: I'm not joining you, Domingo. Domingo: Wanna run that by me again? Addis: I have the life I do because of you, and I owe you for that. But that's why I've gotta set you straight. You're in the wrong here. Domingo: Where the hell is THIS coming from? And why'd you let me go this afternoon if you were just going to hassle me later? Addis: I didn't want the prince or his people involved in this. It's between us. Give this up, Domingo. Let this life go and atone for the crimes you've done. Domingo: Oh, and just trust that you'll let us all walk away scot-free? I don't think so. Sorry it had to come to this, but...HAH! Addis: Gaaah! Domingo: I'm gonna give you two choices here: Nod your head and do what I say, or shake your head and lose it. Addis: Urgh... I'll never kneel to scum like— AAARGH! Domingo: Well, well. This is SUCH a shame. I invited you here because I believed in you, old friend. You know that, right? Addis: That's how I know you're not lost. How there's still good in—RRRGH! Domingo: Come on, Addis. How long are you going to keep making me do this? Addis: My answer ain't gonna change, Domingo. Might as well kill me and save some time. Bodyguard 1: I thought you said this guy was some great warrior—he ain't even fighting back! Addis: I didn't come here to fight; I came here to save my friend. Threatening him with my blade wouldn't turn his heart around. Domingo: ...... Bodyguard 2: Ah, to hell with this. I got things to do. HAAAAAAH! Euden: HAH! Addis, are you okay?! Addis: What the...?! What're YOU doing here?! Elisanne: Er, you ran away and left a mysterious note, remember? We're here looking for you. Ranzal: You chumps made a big mistake tryin' to work over our friend here! Bodyguard 1: Oh, you wanna test your luck, pal? Let's go! Domingo: Gya! These people are so strong! Euden: Looks like you're the last one... Domingo: S-stay back! Get away from me! AAAGH! Ranzal: Stop swingin' yer sword around like a crazy person and fight already! Addis: Apologies, but I can't let you attack him. Ranzal: You're gonna PROTECT this scumbag? He was ready to kill you! Addis: Maybe so—but I still owe him. Domingo: Old friend, I... Fine! Fine. I'll give up the thieving life... AND the piles of money that come with it. I found a new career once—no reason I can't go and do it again. Oh, and thanks. ...Old friend. Addis: So long. Ranzal: Well, now that we got THAT wrapped up, what say we head back to the castle? Addis: Not yet. I fled the castle without leave, and deserve to be punished for it. Elisanne: Don't be absurd. Just come back already. Addis: No. An insolent man who would leave his master's side for selfish reasons is a stain on all samurai. I must be punished! Euden: You acted on your convictions, Addis. I can't punish you for that. If that's not enough for you, then just keep fighting for my cause. Addis: I can't believe you're just forgivin' me... I won't forget this, Prince. Not ever! Episode 5 A Promise Forged Addis: I know I asked you here early this morning, Prince, but I'm grateful you came. Euden: It's no problem. What can I do for you? Addis: I've been at your side for a while now, and I've really come to admire you. But I need to know more. I need to know your heart. I need a duel. Euden: Why a duel? Addis: A person's blade holds something that can't be seen or even put into words. It holds their entire way of being. When you cross blades with a person, you can feel that being in your very soul. I realize I'm bein' impertinent, but please... I need to do this. Fight me! Show me your true self! Euden: Very well, Addis. I'll show you everything. Addis: I'm humbled and honored, Prince. And now...hold nothin' back! Together: HAAAAAH! Euden: *pant* *pant* You fought well. Addis: *huff* *huff* It's just as I thought... No—even MORE than I thought. What you think when you wield a sword? The burdens you bear while carryin' it? I felt it all. Every last bit. Bwa ha ha! It's burnin' in my chest even as we speak! I haven't felt this way about someone since I met Master Ieyasu! Euden: I'm flattered, Addis. Notte: Ah-ha! THERE you are! Cleo wants to know what you two chuckleheads want for lunch. Euden: Notte, I just got done dueling Addis. Eating is the last thing on my mind. Addis: Same. I need a breather—or three. Notte: Fine then, we'll just deliver it. Sandwiches are good, yeah? Addis: If this is going to happen regardless, I'd actually prefer a rice ball. Oh, and make it salty. ...Oh yeah, this is the good stuff! Euden: Yeah, the salt is really picking me up. Addis: You know, Prince? This Halidom of yours is pretty great. Nice weather, good food— and the folks ain't bad neither. They're all a buncha big-hearted, tolerant types, and that appeals to me. It's like Hinomoto in that way. That's why I wanna help the Halidom. ...And why I wanna help you. Euden: I'm glad to hear you say that. We'd be honored to have you. Addis: Then as proof of my oath to you, let steel strike steel. Euden: You mean our blades? Addis: It's a ritual among samurai of Hinomoto. We strike our blades together and forge our new promise inside the sound. A promise made in this way is one you must protect—even at the cost of your life. Will you give me this oath? Euden: I will. Addis: I'm Addis, attending officer to Master Ieyasu, and I come here from Hinomoto in the name of justice. Even if my sword should grow forsaken and clouded, I will fight for you!

Valentine's Addis

Adventurer Stories Episode 1 A Loyalty Loophole Valentine's Addis: (I ain't no stranger to lost causes. Hell, I fought my way through battles I had no business survivin' more times than I know. But this...)  ???: Addis! Helena: Sorry I'm late! Have you been waiting long? Valentine's Addis: No problem, Helena. Only just got here. Valentine's Addis: (For the first time in my life, I got no idea how to proceed. Am I even gonna make it through this...?) A few days earlier... Addis: My blade strikes as swift as the wind; confusion will be the last thing you know! Euden: Your skills are as impressive as ever. We're truly blessed that you came all the way from Hinomoto to aid us. Addis: You honor me with your words, Prince— but don't be lowerin' your guard just yet. Botan: Uh, HELLO? I'm here too, you know! Did you forget about me already?! Naginata Cutie Botan Addis: Well, hell. Looks like I did. Er, but what are you doin' here, anyway? Botan: What do you think I'm doing?! Botan: I came to Alberia to train, and I'm itching for combat!  ???: KYAAAHHHH! Together: Huh?! Village Girl: G-get away from meeeee! Fiend: Gwaaargh! Village Girl: Nooooo! Village Girl: ...Huh? Addis: Taste my blade! Fiend: Grruurk... Addis: You all right there, ma'am? Village Girl: Y-yes, I think so... Euden: Are YOU okay, Addis? Botan: *pant* *pant* Geez, give the rest of us a chance to catch up! Addis: If you're here to train, might wanna start with those little stick legs. Village Girl: ...... Addis: You sure you're okay, ma'am? Say somethin' if you are. Village Girl: R-right! I'm okay! Oh, and thank you ever so much for saving me. Helena: My name is Helena. What's yours? Addis: Addis is the handle. Now c'mon and let me see you home. Helena: Thank you very much, Mr. Addis. Er, but I have to tell you something... Helena: I am COMPLETELY in love with you and would do anything for us to go out on a date together! Together: WHAAAA?! Botan: Love at first sight is a real thing? Well, I never. Helena: Since the moment I first laid eyes on him, my heart has been pounding so fiercely that I can scarce draw breath! Helena: I've heard the bards sing of this feeling, and know that it can only be love! Addis: Look, you seem like a real nice gal, but I'm afraid I don't feel the same. Helena: Why not?! Euden: Maybe the fact he's known you for less than five minutes...? Addis: Sure, there's that. But more importantly, I'm sworn to the service of Hinomoto. Addis: I ain't about to forsake my loyalty to my lord by takin' a wife, and I'm not the type to lead a lady on if nothin' can come of it. Helena: I'm not asking you to marry me. My only request is a single date. Helena: Give me that, and I swear to vanish from your life as quickly as I arrived in it. Philia: ...Wait, and he AGREED? Holy smokes! So when is this mystery date, mmm? Love Seeker Philia Botan: I'm pretty sure it's today. Philia: Ohmigosh, this is SO exciting! Love at first sight is such a rare and wonderful thing. Philia: But she is one brave lady to stake everything on a single date like this. Botan: And speak of the devil! The man himself! ...Wait, you're not SERIOUSLY going out dressed like that, are you? Addis: I always dress like this. Philia: I can't believe I have to explain this, but you're going out on a DATE. Dates are supposed to be SPECIAL. Botan: Are you even taking this seriously? Addis: So what do you two jokers think I should wear, eh? Somethin' with a buncha buttons, probably... Botan: Hee hee! Just leave eeeverything to us. Valentine's Addis: ...... Philia: ...And voila! Your makeover is complete. Her heart is gonna tear clean out of her chest when she sees the new you! Botan: Honestly, Addis. Why do you even have these other clothes if you never wear 'em? Valentine's Addis: I wasn't aware you COULD wear a kimono like this. ...Feels kinda weird. Botan: Yeah, but it doesn't LOOK weird, so relax. Heck, if anything, it's a big improvement. Botan & Philia: Now good luck on your big date! Valentine's Addis: (...That's how I ended up in this mess. Is there even a clean way outta this, or am I in more trouble than I thought?) Helena: Addis? Shall we be off? Valentine's Addis: Uh, yeah. Sure. Valentine's Addis: (Gotta remember what Botan told me— it'll be a serious slap in the face to Helena if I don't take this seriously.) Valentine's Addis: (So I'll just do everything in my power to give her the date of her dreams!) Episode 2 The Art of Dating Valentine's Addis: ...... Helena: ...... Valentine's Addis: (I ain't sure what to say.) Valentine's Addis: (I guess all the resolve in the world don't mean squat when you don't know how to execute on it.) Valentine's Addis: Er, so where do you wanna go, Helena? Helena: Well, since you were kind enough to agree to this, I thought perhaps we might do whatever YOU wanted to do. Valentine's Addis: Oh. Well, uh...maybe we start with a walk, then? Helena: That sounds lovely. Valentine's Addis: ...... Valentine's Addis: (Well, hell. Now what do I do?) Botan: How did I KNOW this would happen? Philia: He doesn't have a clue where to take her. He hasn't thought about this at all! Orion: She asks him out in the expectation of being swept off her dainty feet and all he does is make her feel like the village fool? Such villainy cannot go unrepaid! Maiden Protector Orion Botan: Okay, when did you get here? And also WHY are you here?! Orion: I couldn't well allow two lovely maidens like yourselves to tromp about without a proper escort, now could I? Orion: Also, I wanted to lend support to my fellow pursuer of love. First dates are just ever so stressful. Valentine's Addis: Your support's the last thing I need. Botan: A-Addis?! What are you doing here?! Valentine's Addis: Pretty sure that's my line. Anyway, I could tell someone was watchin' us. so I came over to see what's what. Orion: And what of your date, mmm? Valentine's Addis: Told her to wait by the fountain. Philia: Wait, you ABANDONED your date? Addis, that is NOT how a gentleman treats a lady! Valentine's Addis: Hey, this whole date thing was your idea in the first place. Now then, what are you all doin' here? Botan: We were worried about you—and clearly we were right to do so, because you aren't even talking to that poor girl! Valentine's Addis: Yeah, well, how am I supposed to know what to say? I ain't never done this before. Orion: As an accomplished veteran in the war of love, perhaps you will allow me to share a few of my battlefield secrets. Orion: Now then! The key to a date is sensing your partner's every whim and desire, then responding accordingly. Orion: For example, if you see her glance at some small boutique, you immediately whisk her inside! That manner of thing. Valentine's Addis: Yeah, I ain't much for...all that. Philia: Look, I know it sounds hard to take the lead like Orion, but you don't have to make it quite so difficult. Philia: She'll be happy if you just listen to her and care about what she's saying. Orion: The girl speaks sooth! Because, you see, time spent with a lover is like honey... Orion: For it turns even the most insipid of conversations into a treasured delight! Philia: If you need good topics to talk about, you could always discuss your future... Valentine's Addis: We ain't got a future. We got one date. Philia: Don't be so quick to dismiss her! Who knows what fate has in store for the two of you? Valentine's Addis: The only reason I agreed to this was because it would be one and done. Valentine's Addis: Figured it would go so badly, she'd just give up without me havin' to reject her outright. Botan: So you're just gritting your teeth and enduring this? Yikes. Botan: Look, if you want to get this over with, I honestly think it would go faster if you were just talking to each other and... you know. Enjoying yourselves? Valentine's Addis: But I can't make that happen, and it ain't right to put that on her. Botan: You take the WEIRDEST things seriously. Just like someone else we know... Botan: If you're not even considering your date, then how does this help anyone? Valentine's Addis: ...Huh. Valentine's Addis: Hey, you know what? You're right. Dunno why I've been so determined to fight this battle alone. Valentine's Addis: Thanks for openin' my eyes. I'd better get back to her. Helena: You were gone a long time, Addis. Is everything all right? Valentine's Addis: Yeah, sorry about that. And, uh... Well, sorry if I made you uncomfortable. Helena: What? Valentine's Addis: I know I ain't exactly a sparklin' conversationalist. Truth be told, I don't got much experience with this sorta thing. Valentine's Addis: And if we lay our cards on the table, I don't have a clue where to take you. Helena: Oh, goodness! And here I am trying to put you in charge of everything. Valentine's Addis: Yeah, so maybe you can just tell me? About what you like, I mean. Helena: Oh. Well... I like flowers, I guess? Valentine's Addis: Then we're goin' to a florist. Helena: That would be wonderful! Together: Well done, Addis! Episode 3 Paper Rose After the flower shop, Addis and Helena's date proceeds smoothly. And it turns out time really does fly when one is having fun... Helena: I can't believe it's evening already! Addis, would you mind terribly if we visited this one last shop? Valentine's Addis: Fine by me. Shopkeeper: Welcome, friends! We deal in all manner of strange and unusual items in this shop. Do let me know if I can help find anything. Valentine's Addis: Well, I'll be damned. They even got a couple'a things from Hinomoto. Helena: What is this beautiful paper used for? Valentine's Addis: That's called origami paper. Folks in Hinomoto fold it into various shapes to entertain each other. Valentine's Addis: Never thought to see its like around here. Hey, shopkeep! I'll take a sheet. Valentine's Addis: So you fold it like this, and here, and... All done. See? It's a rose. Helena: Oh my! That's incredible! Valentine's Addis: Yeah, it's a neat little trick. Here, you can have this one. Helena: Thank you so much! Er, but to be honest, there's something I want to give you... Helena: THIS rose...is for you. Valentine's Addis: This is the rose you bought back at that first flower shop! Helena: Consider it my way of saying thank you for a wonderful day—as well as an apology for being so selfish. Helena: You made it clear this date held little interest for you, yet I persisted and forced you into it. That was wrong. Valentine's Addis: You don't gotta apologize for that. Helena: Hee hee! Well, it's good to know that my eyes haven't failed me. Valentine's Addis: What's that mean? Helena: It means I'm glad the man I fell for at first blush turned out to be so nice. Valentine's Addis: I'm a lot of things, but I dunno that "nice" is one of 'em. Helena: It most certainly is! Most men would refuse a date with a woman they've already rejected out of hand. Helena: To be honest, I could hardly believe the words coming out of my mouth that day. Valentine's Addis: Coulda fooled me! I didn't see any way you were gonna take no for an answer. Helena: And when you accepted, that made it feel all the more like a dream come true. Valentine's Addis: Huh... Helena: But now it's time to wake from my dream. So thank you again for a wonderful day. This will be the last time you need see me. Valentine's Addis: Look, at least lemme walk you home. Helena: Oh, there's still plenty of light; I think I can get home by myself. Helena: And honestly, if we spend any more time together, it...it will be that much harder for me to part from you. Helena: So thank you, and farewell. Valentine's Addis: ...Helena! Wait! Valentine's Addis: Love at first sight, eh? Mysterious Person: ...... Valentine's Addis: ...... Botan: Soooo? How'd it go? Valentine's Addis: Wait, so you actually don't know? Figured you'd be camped out in the bushes with a spyglass the whole time. Botan: We most certainly were not! How rude! ...Also, we couldn't take the chance you'd see us and get distracted again. Botan: Ooo, what a pretty rose! Is that from Helena? Valentine's Addis: Yeah... Botan: You sound a little deflated there, bud. What's up? Did something happen? Valentine's Addis: Nah, it's nothin'. Botan: Liar! Stop being coy and give it up. Valentine's Addis: I told you, it's nothin'. Just... Valentine's Addis: Well, on the way back, I started thinkin' that maybe I'd been...cruel. Botan: Cruel? What do you— Valentine's Addis: Get down! Botan: A shuriken?! Valentine's Addis: Who's there?! Show yourself! Botan: Looks like they dropped something... What the heck? It's an origami rose. Valentine's Addis: Ah! Head Shinobi: Listen well, peons of the Boar Clan! We who lurk ever in the shadows have taken your precious Helena. Valentine's Addis: What do you scumbags want? Head Shinobi: The life of the seventh prince. If you wish to save the girl, you will bring us his head. Valentine's Addis: Some ninja you are! Why don't you just go assassinate him your damn self?! Head Shinobi: Are you truly too large a fool to see? There is great value in having your hand be the one to strike the killing blow. Valentine's Addis: You wanna dirty my hands in order to stain Ieyasu's reputation. That it? Valentine's Addis: Which means you're tryin' to overthrow my master and maybe even take over this country in the process. Head Shinobi: You can save only his reputation or this woman's life. Which will you choose? Valentine's Addis: Or I take the third option and cut down all you filthy cowards! Haaaaah! Head Shinobi: Blast! He spotted us! Valentine's Addis: Botan, now! Botan: Hyaaaaaaah! Botan: Damn it! Head Shinobi: Did you really think to take me down with so feeble an attack? Head Shinobi: Bring the prince's head to the Western Woods before dawn! Valentine's Addis: They got away. If only I had my bow... Botan: I'm so sorry, Addis. I screwed up. Er, so what's the plan? Valentine's Addis: I'm gonna chase these guys down and save Helena. You go find that protector fella and watch the prince's back. Botan: "Protector fellow?" Wait, you mean Orion? Why not just get the whole Halidom to— Valentine's Addis: 'Cause they'll make too much noise. If the ninjas realize what we're up to, they'll kill Helena on the spot. Valentine's Addis: And if anyone's used to protectin' folks on the down-low, it's that guy. Botan: Gotcha. Then you go save Helena and leave Euden to us! Valentine's Addis: I'm countin' on you. Valentine's Addis: (Hold on, Helena. I'm comin'.) Episode 4 Romantic Resolve Head Shinobi: He's still not here? Ninja: No, sir. No sign of him. Helena: This is completely insane—we don't even KNOW each other! I just forced him into going on a date he didn't even want! Helena: Huh? Head Shinobi: Not so insane after all, it seems. Valentine's Addis: ...... Head Shinobi: I trust you've come with the item we discussed? Helena: Addis, why?! Head Shinobi: Show me the head. Valentine's Addis: I ain't bringin' you a head. Valentine's Addis: The master I serve values virtue above all else. Valentine's Addis: We ain't the sort of scumbags who'd sell each other out to protect our own honor. Head Shinobi: And yet, are you not selling out this poor girl for the sake of your master's "honor"? Valentine's Addis: Nope. Head Shinobi: Ha ha! Explain, if you would. Valentine's Addis: Knowing what's right and choosin' otherwise makes you a coward— and I ain't no coward. Valentine's Addis: So I'm gonna protect my master's honor AND save Helena! Hyaaahhhh! Head Shinobi: Urk... Such speed! Valentine's Addis: Helena! Helena: Aaaah! Valentine's Addis: You okay? Helena: Y-yes, thank you. Valentine's Addis: Hold on tight, okay? I ain't gonna drop you. Helena: Eeeek! A-Addis?! Valentine's Addis: Apologies for takin' the liberty, but I'm gonna have to carry you for a spell. Now let's make tracks while we can! Head Shinobi: Do not let them escape! Helena: I'm so sorry, Addis. This is all my fault! Valentine's Addis: Less talk, more hangin' on, yeah? Valentine's Addis: Hmph. There's no way they'd let us escape this easily... Valentine's Addis: Stay behind me and keep your back to this tree. Valentine's Addis: Oh, and take this. Helena: Addis, I don't know how to use a blade! Valentine's Addis: Stick the pointy end in the bad guy. Helena: But what about YOU?! Valentine's Addis: I'm gonna do what I can to keep 'em away from you. If this goes well, you won't have to stab nobody. Helena: Wait, you have a bow? Valentine's Addis: Yep—and also I got a damn good idea how to use the thing. Haaaaah! Ninja: Gwargh! Valentine's Addis: Hah! Hah! Ninja: Argggh! Ninja: His aim is impeccable! Valentine's Addis: Ninjas are supposed to stay quiet, pal— but thanks for pointin' yourself out! Haaah! Helena: ...Is it over? Valentine's Addis: Sure looks that way. Valentine's Addis: (But why is my heart still pounding? Did I miss one somewhere?) Helena: Nnngh... A-Addis, you have to run! Valentine's Addis: Huh?! Valentine's Addis: Helena, what's wrong?! Helena: I c-can't...control my body... Head Shinobi: Allow me to introduce you to the secret ninja technique of the Spider Puppet. Those I ensnare with my silken strands of mana have no hope of escape. Head Shinobi: The more you pull against the strings, the more you rend your own flesh. Now dance, my puppet! Dance! Helena: AAAAAAH! Valentine's Addis: So you're gonna make Helena do your fightin' while you hide like a whipped cur? Valentine's Addis: You really are the lowliest of cowards! Head Shinobi: Cowardice holds no meaning to those who live in shadow. Oh, and I must thank you for kindly lending the woman your blade! Helena: Addis, please... R-run... Head Shinobi: Run and she dies! You know full well we cannot permit you to survive now that you know our plans. Valentine's Addis: (Damn it, where is this creep? I can't sense him anywhere!) Valentine's Addis: (Think, Addis, think!) Helena: I...I won't let you make me do this! HRRRAAAAAAAAAGH! Head Shinobi: Have you gone mad, you fool woman?! If you struggle against these strings, they'll rend your limbs from your body! Valentine's Addis: Wait. Look at those leaves fall... He's under that tree! Haaaaaaah! Head Shinobi: Urghh... Y-you... Helena: *pant* *pant* Th-thank you... Valentine's Addis: Stay still—your arms are all torn up. Helena: Such wounds are a small price to pay for protecting you, my dear Addis... Valentine's Addis: I can't even imagine how much pain you went through to do this... Helena: Yet how could I not when faced with the thought of him harming the man I love? Helena: Love makes people stronger. I understand that now. Valentine's Addis: Thank you, Helena. I owe you one. Now let's get you patched up... Episode 5 A Parting Wish Helena: Come in! Valentine's Addis: Sorry for the late hour. Just wanted to see how your wounds are healin'. Helena: You can barely see them anymore. Thank you again for taking me back to your castle to get treated. Valentine's Addis: Least I could do after I put you in danger like that. Helena: I'm the one who should apologize. I've been nothing but a thorn in your side since the moment you met me. Valentine's Addis: You got nothin' to be sorry for. Helena: But I do. I'm a terrible person. Helena: I promised I would give you up, and yet my heart leapt in my chest when I saw that you'd come to save me. Valentine's Addis: ...... Helena: When we first parted, I said that seeing you again would only cause me pain. And yet when I DID see you again, I felt not pain, but joy. Valentine's Addis: And I'm grateful for that. But... Helena: ...But? Valentine's Addis: Look, Helena? I got somethin' I gotta say. Helena: What is it? Valentine's Addis: The day you walk outta this castle, I want you to forget you ever knew me. Helena: ...... Valentine's Addis: If you and I were together, what happened back there could easily happen again, and I don't wanna put you in danger. Helena: You really are a kind soul. Valentine's Addis: No, I ain't. This is just me lookin' out for myself. Valentine's Addis: Ever since you confessed your feelings, I've been thinkin' about what it would mean to be in love with somebody. Valentine's Addis: You know I don't got the first clue about love, but I DO understand the desire to have someone you care about at your side. Valentine's Addis: But I'm already committed to my master, which is why I need you to forget me. Helena: Now I understand why I fell in love the moment I first saw you. Helena: There was a focus in your eyes that day— the same focus I see in them now. Valentine's Addis: My eyes got...focus? Helena: Remember how you ran in to save me from that fiend without a moment's hesitation? Helena: Then you went out on a date even though you were clearly uncomfortable, and then you saved me a SECOND time. Helena: You see the world for what it is; you face reality head-on, no matter what. Valentine's Addis: ...... Helena: There is an earnestness and honesty that informs your every action. How could I not love such a man? Helena: So I will do as you ask, so long as you promise me that nothing will ever spoil that wonderful heart of yours. Valentine's Addis: Can I ask you for one last favor? Helena: Anything. Valentine's Addis: Find happiness. Helena: I will, Addis. I promise. Botan: Did Helena make it home safely? Valentine's Addis: Yeah. Orion: Are you certain this is the course of action you wish to undertake? Valentine's Addis: Yeah, I am. I can't reciprocate her feelings, which means there's nothing to be done. Botan: Whoops! You dropped something there... Hey, isn't this the origami rose that ninja creep tossed at you? Orion: Was that not meant to be a gift for your special lady friend? Botan: You should give it back to her! Valentine's Addis: Nah. It ain't of use to no one anymore. Valentine's Addis: (So am I really some kind fellow, or was SHE the nice one all along?) Valentine's Addis: (Hell, she's the one who opened her heart to a fool ruffian like me. Ain't nothin' kinder than that.) Valentine's Addis: (Still, it's better for everyone if she lives a peaceful life.) Valentine's Addis: Thanks for lovin' me, Helena. ...And have a good life.

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