Whirlwind Setsuna Ichie Otonashi/Bond Story

Second captain of the Ghost Patrol Squad. Her extraordinary athleticism, mastery of the battle fan "Suzaku" and indomitable courage in front of evil entities have earned her the complete trust of the squad. From "Rerun - Ghost Patrol Story."

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Bond Level 15 Talk
• Bond Level 30 Talk

Rerun Preparations

Fumi:

Here are all the materials... Now to wait for Ichie...

*ding dong*

Fumi:

Speak of the devil. All right, I'm coming.

Ichie:

You called so, ta-dah! Ichie's here! What is it? Am I going to get to eat Fumi's special dinner?

Fumi:

Sorry to disappoint you, but there's something I need your help with.

Ichie:

Me? It's rare for you to ask me for favors.

Fumi:

Yuyuko is busy with the script, and Tamao and Rui are currently fixing up the big props. There was no one else I could ask.

Ichie:

So mean! You chose me based on process of elimination! I'm just the leftover! I'll have you know, I'm busy too. I have to go hunt for the props that Rui asked for.

Fumi:

Please, Ichie! Help me! I'll make you dinner in return!

Ichie:

Dinner...?

Fumi:

I'll make something delicious just for you!

Ichie:

Fine. I'll help you! But only because your cooking is really delicious!

Fumi:

Thank you. It'd be a big help.

Ichie:

All right then, what should I do?

Fumi:

Costume making. The action scenes in the rerun of the "Ghost Patrol Story" are more dramatic compared to the initial run.

Ichie:

Yeah! The movements changed and there's so much stuff we need to remember that I got so confused!

Fumi:

I suggested it to Yuyuko too, but I was thinking to alter the costumes to match the scenes so that it'd further emphasize the intensity of the ghost battles.

Fumi:

For example, I'm thinking to damage the cloak to match the fight scenes and to make armor as protection.

Ichie:

What? Can we even make armor?

Fumi:

I looked it up on the internet and it surprisingly looks like something we can make by ourselves. Here are the materials.

Ichie:

What is this?

Fumi:

Materials for the Patrol Squad's armor. It's lightweight and doesn't break when bent, so it's easy to work with. I thought we could use this.

Ichie:

Ohh, so we can make it from such soft, sponge-like material. When you said armor, I was imagining hitting iron.

Fumi:

Real armor would be too heavy for us to move around in. This kind of lightweight, but sturdy material is more suitable for the stage.

Ichie:

I see! I've learnt something today, Fumi-sensei☆

Fumi:

Start off with making a paper pattern of the armor and then shape it with the pattern as base. You can cut it easily with a box cutter. Think you can help me with that?

Ichie:

Hm, I actually want to ask you to teach me how first!

Fumi:

Don't worry. I'll teach you how.

Fumi:

(But to be honest, I've only looked it up on the internet, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it well...)

Fumi:

(Now's not the time to be unsure. When there's a will, there's a way! Let's do our best to make "Rerun - Ghost Patrol Story" into the best stage!)

Fumi:

Phew... It's finally starting to look like it. Ichie, how's it going for you?

Ichie:

I'm not good with detailed tasks.

Fumi:

When you want to make the rounded part of the armor, it's better to heat it up with the lighter before carefully bending it.

Ichie:

Huh? Isn't that a bit dangerous?

Fumi:

Yeah. When using an open flame, make sure to ventilate and be very careful. We're almost done, Ichie.

Ichie:

Yeah!

Fumi:

...Okay. Now to stick the decorative parts on with the glue gun and it'll be finished.

Ichie:

Look, look! The shoulder pad I made! What do you think? Pretty good, right?

Fumi:

It looks good! The shape is nice too. You've passed the test.

Ichie:

Yay!

Fumi:

Heh heh. We might have just dug out your secret talent.

Ichie:

What's next?

Fumi:

Next is painting.

Ichie:

Oooh! Painting at last!

Fumi:

Paint the base coat with a brush, then go in with the small brush for the finer details.

Fumi:

The armor the Patrol Squad uses should be damaged, so it might be a good idea to add scratches and wear and tear so it looks like it's been used for many years.

Ichie:

Yeah! I think that's a great idea!

Fumi:

All right, let's start painting.

Fumi:

Tamao's gauntlets are finished. Now I have to start on my own armor... No way! It's already this late? I was so focused I didn't notice.

Fumi:

Ichie, you all right?

Ichie:

This goes like this... Um...

Fumi:

It's already this late, shouldn't you go back to the dorm?

Ichie:

Nah. I'd planned on sleeping over, so I've already submitted the form to stay out overnight☆

Fumi:

You didn't even ask me first... But I'm glad you're here to help. I definitely wouldn't have been able to finish this in time by myself.

Ichie:

Right? Besides, making armor is fun! Oh, it'd look cooler if you added more layers of paint here...

Fumi:

All right, I gotta step my game too!

Fumi:

Whew, we're finished. Huh? What?! It's morning...?!

Fumi:

Oh, crap! Ichie!

Ichie:

Mrrngh... Hnngh... Fumi and ponzu... Perfect match.

Fumi:

Ichie! Wake up!

Ichie:

Yawn. Oh... Huh? The king of Hell?

Fumi:

Who are you calling the king of Hell? Just what kind of dream were you having?

Ichie:

Enough of that. Look at the armor I made☆ Well done, right?

Fumi:

...Wow! It's amazing! Even down to the smallest details! It doesn't look like it was made by an amateur.

Ichie:

And also, here! An eyepatch for me!

Fumi:

Eyepatch? Is there a scene for that?

Ichie:

I thought my Setsuna would look cool with this on☆

Fumi:

*sigh* ...If you're wearing it just because it looks cool, it'll end up changing the character.

Ichie:

There's a deep meaning behind this eyepatch. Wanna hear about it?

Fumi:

No, I'd rather we have breakfast instead.

Ichie:

What?! You're not gonna listen to me?! ...Whoa, look at the time!

Fumi:

We didn't end up eating dinner yesterday, so as thanks, I'll make you a delicious breakfast.

Ichie:

Yay!

Setsuna and Tsukumo

Yuyuko:

("Ghost Patrol Story" is a play that's been performed over and over again for almost a hundred years. That's why even if nothing gets added to the script, it'd already be interesting enough. But...)

Yuyuko:

(If we could delve deeper into Setsuna and Tsukumo's relationship in the last scene somehow...Hmm...)

Yuyuko:

(Kuma-san)
Hey, Hatchan.

Yuyuko:

(Hatchan)
Oh, Kuma-san. What's the matter?

Yuyuko:

(Kuma-san)
Do you know "Ghost Patrol Story"?

Yuyuko:

(Hatchan)
Obviously! It's a famous play! I'm not stupid!

Yuyuko:

(Kuma-san)
I don't think you're stupid. A bunch of young'uns from our housing complex has gathered to do a performance. And for some reason, I was roped into being in charge of the script.

Yuyuko:

(Hatchan)
You're working on the script?! I'm sure even the gods would be surprised.

Yuyuko:

Stop! Stop!

Yuyuko:

I've been thinking so hard that I started thinking in rakugo... *sigh*

Ichie:

I'm baaack! Oh? Only you, Yuyuko?

Yuyuko:

Yes. Tamao-senpai and Rui aren't back yet.

Fumi:

Hello there.

Yuyuko:

Oh, Fumi-senpai. I'm sorry I just dumped the Patrol Squad costumes on you.

Fumi:

Heh heh. It's all finished. I got Ichie to help me too.

Yuyuko:

Huh? You're finished already?

Ichie:

We stayed up all night to work on it! Now, praise me!

Yuyuko:

You're amazing, Ichie-san. You can do whatever you put your heart into.

Ichie:

Hm-hmm☆ What are you doing, Yuyuko?

Yuyuko:

I'm working on the script adaptation.

Ichie:

How far have you gotten?

Yuyuko:

I'm at the scene where the Nine-tailed Fox has taken over Tsukumo's body.

Fumi:

That's an important scene.

Yuyuko:

Yes. And that's where I got stuck... Can I ask you two for some advice?

Ichie:

Of course♪ You can leave all of your worries to me☆

Fumi:

Sure.

Yuyuko:

In the initial run, after the first Patrol Squad was destroyed, Setsuna and Tsukumo took over the captain's will as the sole survivors and rebuilt the Patrol Squad.

Yuyuko:

And while fighting the ghost, a demon forms in Tsukumo's heart and her body ends up being taken by the Nine-tailed Fox... Meaning Tsukumo's desire for revenge towards the ghost ended up breeding the demon inside her.

Ichie:

Yes. That's how the initial run went.

Yuyuko:

Of course, it's fine to keep it like that, but I want to try digging deeper into Setsuna and Tsukumo's relationship to make the last scene more touching.

Fumi:

Setsuna and Tsukumo's relationship... Ichie, why don't you tell her about the backstory you came up with?

Yuyuko:

What kind of backstory?

Ichie:

Sure. I've also been thinking a lot on how to deepen Setsuna and Tsukumo's relationship... So then I made this.

Yuyuko:

An eyepatch?

Ichie:

Yeah. It's not written in the play, but what if Setsuna had to pay the price to protect Tsukumo when the first Patrol Squad was defeated by the Nine-tailed Fox?

Ichie:

The Nine-tailed Fox takes over the captain's body and Setsuna ends up having to fight her savior. I think you need a lot of determination to be able to kill someone you don't want to kill.

Ichie:

So I'm sure Setsuna wasn't fighting for herself, but to protect Tsukumo. While crying...

Yuyuko:

And then that eye ends up being eaten by the Nine-tailed Fox... A fox who bewitches humans and turns them into demons would do that.

Fumi:

And even after she loses an eye, Setsuna still keeps on cheerfully smiling as if nothing had happened. Every time Tsukumo sees Setsuna like that, she blames herself.

Ichie:

Yes. Tsukumo couldn't forgive herself.

Yuyuko:

Tsukumo blamed herself and gave birth to a demon...

Yuyuko:

Good idea... That's a really good idea! That backstory goes perfectly with Setsuna's cheerful personality and Tsukumo's strictness towards the other squad members!

Fumi:

I thought so too after hearing your idea. Good for you for coming up with that.

Ichie:

Heh heh☆ Feel free to keep the praise coming, you two.

Yuyuko:

Thank you very much. I think I can continue with the script now.

Ichie:

Heh heh heh☆ My evil eye that was sealed away by a mystic has finally been awakened. Come out! The capital has fallen into darkness...

Fumi:

All right, all right. Stop playing with the eyepatch. It's now officially a costume piece, so I can't have you play around with it and break it.

Ichie:

Waugh, Yuyukoooo, the old Fumi is back.

Fumi:

The costumes turned out cool, so we have to take care of them properly until the performance day,

Ichie:

Yeah! It sure is cool. It's a dream of mine to fight with an eyepatch on♪

Fumi:

...! Don't tell me that this was all because you just wanted to wear an eyepatch...

Ichie:

Heh heh☆

Ichie:

We'll be using projection mapping for the ghosts this time☆ I'm already looking forward to see how the fight scenes with the ghosts will turn out♪

Ichie:

My Tsuchimikado Setsuna-chan is absentminded and doesn't think too deeply about things.

Ichie:

Can I call it Setsuna's way of living? It feels like she tries to live while enjoying every single moment to the fullest. That's what I love about her♪

Ichie:

The script, direction, stage effects, and performers have all leveled up since the initial run, so look forward to it!