Scenario:The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Ending - Episode 1

The Time a 37-Year-Old Former Imperial Soldier Got His Life in Order by Awakening to the Greatness That Is Saunas - Ending - Episode 1

Having triumphed over the Maddening Tub, Deliford proceeds with his last fresh-air bath and finally experiences the sensation of coming alive. This allows him to delve into his subconsciousness and reaffirm why he wished to reach Estalucia in the first place. Afterward, everyone gathers in the cafeteria for a celebratory feast.

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Yngwie: Huff... Huff...

Deliford: Phew...

Eahta: Hm, it's time...

Eahta: Yes, this is enough.

Sensing his body to be appropriately cold, Eahta steps out of the bath.

Yngwie: We should get out too.

Deliford: Right...

Their bodies numb from the cold, they muster up just enough energy to get out of the Maddening Tub.

Cheers of applause ring out for the two.

Yngwie: Phew... We did it.

Deliford: W-we really did it!

Seofon: Niiice. I didn't expect you guys to actually go through with the challenge.

Seofon: You've got just as much spirit as us Eternals. See ya around!

Deliford: Me? As spirited as an Eternal?

Daryl: Wahahaha! Deliford!

Zechs: Nice job! Even got acknowledgement from the leader of the Eternals!

Deliford: Yes, but I did not pull this off alone. You were all here to cheer me on.

Vane: You were way too cool, Deliford!

Percival: Agreed, most impressive.

Deliford: Thank you for your support! Both of you!

Alanaan: Ahahahah! I guess bein' stuck in the freezin' weather really toughens ya up, eh?

Deliford: Truly... If not for that harrowing experience, the Maddening Tub may have done me in.

Zaja: My friend... I'm glad to see you're safe.

Bakura: Agreed. That was most brilliant. I was deeply moved by your bravery.

Deliford: Zaja, Bakura, I must thank you two for giving me strength.

Ayer: Not bad, Deliford...

Deliford: Compliment accepted. And thank you for accompanying me until the end.

Deliford: Have you completed your final cold-water bath of the day as well?

Ayer: Yep, I just finished up with another group..

Yngwie: All that's left is to come alive.

Deliford: To the courtyard, everyone!

They move to the central courtyard and plop down on garden chairs.

Yngwie: This is it. Just unwind now.

Deliford: Ah... I love the feeling of the breeze against my skin.

Deliford: (I can hear my blood rushing through my veins...)

Deliford: (My mind enters an elevated state as my body warms up from within.)

Deliford: (My entire sense of self seems to blend in with the cerulean skies; I feel like a newborn baby in his mother's loving embrace...)

Deliford: (What bliss... My goodness...)

Everyone in the courtyard has their eyes closed, taking in the serenity of the moment.

All Five: I'm alive...

The Other Five: I'm alive...

Seofon: Hehe... Love the look on everyone's face.

Seofon: I suppose I should use this chance to come alive too.

Eahta: ...

Seofon & Eahta: I'm alive...
So good...

Having reached the peak of the sauna experience...

Deliford finds himself delving into his subconsciousness.

???: I'll be going now.

Young Deliford: Okay! Send us a letter when you get to Estalucia!

???: You bet I will! First chance I get!

Deliford's Mother: Sob...

Deliford's Father: What a fool of a son we raised...

???: Mom... Dad... I'm sorry. But reaching Estalucia has been my life's dream.

???: Deliford, take good care of our parents.

Young Deliford: Mm-hm! I will!

???: I'm gonna be famous when I get back!

???: And with all the money that brings, we'll be able to move out of here to a much bigger house!

Young Deliford: That sounds great! It's a promise!

???: Yep, one that I'm going to keep! Bye now!

Young Deliford: Take care!

Young Deliford: (When I grow up, I'm gonna be just like him and travel to Estalucia!)

His brother turns back and waves one last time with a cheery grin before finally setting off.

That was the last time Deliford saw him.

The dream of reaching Estalucia becomes a distant memory as Deliford passes the imperial army's test for enlistment.

Deliford: Father. Mother. I must go now.

Deliford's Mother: Take care of yourself out there, Deliford.

Deliford's Father: Fulfill your duty as a soldier and make us proud.

Deliford: Certainly. I'm going to make something of myself in the empire and return a hero.

Deliford's Father: That's my son! I'm blessed to be your father!

Deliford: ...

Deliford: (This is no time to be chasing a pie in the sky like Estalucia.)

Deliford: (What could you possibly be doing right now, Brother...)

Deliford returns from his subconsciousness.

Deliford: So that's how it started...

Deliford: I wished to chase after my brother by going to Estalucia...

Deliford recalls the reason he harbored this dream in the first place.

Back in reality, Deliford and the crew move to the establishment's cafeteria for a feast.

Deliford: Nom... Nom... Phew!

Deliford: Coffee milk after a sauna is really something else!

Daryl: Hahahah! As much as I love my alcohol, at Tranquil Wellness nothing beats the coffee milk!

Zechs: Something about its sweet taste takes me back home.

Deliford: Zechs... You have an interview after this, right?

Zechs: Mm-hm... But compared to the cold-water bath, the interview's gonna be a cinch.

Zechs: Watching you get past the Maddening Tub has given me the confidence to breeze through this interview.

Deliford: That's good to know. I wish you good luck.

Zechs: Thanks.

Deliford: Oh, I'm the one who should be offering my gratitude.

Daryl: All righty! I say we have a toast to your futures! Bottles ready, and...

All Three: Cheers!

The pleasant clinking of the coffee milk glass bottles resonates throughout the cafeteria.

Deliford: Why don't you try one yourself, Ayer?

Ayer: Sure... Glug, glug...

Ayer: That's good...

Deliford: Heh... It's not until you have Tranquil Wellness's curry with coffee milk that you've truly experienced what this place has to offer.

Yngwie: Couldn't have said it better myself.

Deliford: Yngwie...

Yngwie: So? How's it feel to come alive?

Deliford: I feel like it's shown me the way forward.

Yngwie: Glad to hear it.

Deliford: I owe you so much for setting me on the path of the sauna-goer.

Deliford: I promise to return the favor someday—

Yngwie: There was a point when I was new to this stuff myself. It was by pure coincidence that I met someone who introduced me to the world of saunas.

Yngwie: Bringing you along for the ride was just my way of paying it forward.

Deliford: Paying it forward?

Yngwie: You remember the list of bathhouses with sauna facilities I gave you?

Yngwie: The guy who made that list and taught me everything there is to know about saunas is the founder of this place.

Deliford: That's quite the connection!

Yngwie: So don't worry about paying me back. Focus on paying it forward instead.

Deliford: Understood!

Yngwie: In fact, I think you might have already done that.

Ayer: Huh? Why are you guys looking my way?

Deliford: Join us for a toast, Ayer!

Ayer: Think I'll pass... Who toasts with milk anyway—

Yngwie: All right! Let's do this!

Deliford: Ready, and...

All Three: Cheers!

Hearing Deliford's voice, someone calls out to him.

Eugen: Hey, Deliford! Over here!

Deliford: Eugen!

Eugen: Get your glasses ready! And...

All Four: Cheers!

Soriz: You enjoyin' the drinks too, Deliford?

Deliford: I certainly am! Though it's just coffee milk in my case...

Soriz: Don't matter what it is as long as you're enjoyin' yourself!

Jin: We are glad to be here on this festive occasion of you coming alive, Deliford.

Eugen: Wahahaha! There's no better reason to celebrate!

Deliford: Eugen, Soriz, Jin... Thank you so much!

Another group vies for Deliford's attention.

Vane: How's it going, Deliford!

Percival: We're making the rounds ourselves.

Deliford: Vane, Percival! It's a pleasure to have you here!

Vane: Likewise! I was hoping to talk more with you!

Vane: You were sooo cool the way you took on the Maddening Tub!

Percival: It was most impressive, to say the least.

Deliford: Knowing you two were watching gave me the strength to pull through.

Vane: Oh yeah? We're happy to hear it.

Percival: You deserve to take it easy today.

Deliford: Thank you, both of you.

Vane: Well, you know what this calls for...

All Three: Cheers!

Before Deliford can fully revel in the moment, another voice calls out.

Alanaan: Deliford! I've gotta hand it to ya for survivin' that crazy hell of a bath!

Deliford: Your support definitely made a difference.

Alanaan: Ahahahah! Always happy to help! That goes for all of us!

Zaja: Let us rejoice in your safe return.

Bakura: I propose a celebratory toast.

Deliford: Gladly.

Bakura hands him a cup and fills it with wine.

Alanaan: Ready, and...

All Four: Cheers!

They cheerfully indulge in their drinks.

When Deliford gets up from his seat shortly after, another voice speaks to the ex-soldier.

Seofon: Howdy. Mind if I share a drink with you too?

Deliford: Y-you're Seofon of the Eternals!

Seofon: That's right! But don't let it get to you.

Seofon: More than the sauna itself, me and Eahta prefer the festive moments that come after.

Eahta: ...

Deliford: Ah! My apologies for interrupting.

Seofon: No, no, my apologies for calling you out of the blue.

Seofon: We just wanted to take this chance to thank you.

Eahta: Seeing the effort you and your friend put into coming alive greatly bolstered our experience.

Eahta: Allow us to give thanks.

Deliford: B-but I hardly did any—

Seofon: Can you do the honors, Deliford?

Deliford: But of course! Here goes! Glasses ready...

All Three: Cheers!

Just then, a familiar voice rings out in the lively cafeteria.

Lyria: Hello, Deliford!

1. You look well!

Choose: You look well!

Deliford: Lyria, (Captain)! Did you not have a mission today?

Vyrn: We finished up early and thought we'd come hang out at Tranquil Wellness!

Cagliostro: Hope you've been doing okay.

Deliford: Yes, thanks to everyone's help, I've finally been able to experience coming alive for myself.

Izmir: That's wonderful. The sauna here must be really nice.

Lunalu: Can we use the facilities too?

Deliford: Of course. Just keep in mind that there are separate facilities for men and women.

Vyrn: All righty! Let's get in on some sauna action ourselves!

Lyria: Mm-hm, starting with a bath!

Before (Captain) and company head off, Deliford stops the captain to ask a question.

Deliford: (Captain), there's something I wish to discuss with you...

Deliford: We'll have to go somewhere first. Will you be available tomorrow?

1. Sure.

Choose: Sure.

Deliford: Great! See you tomorrow then!

And so the two agree to meet on the following day.