Scenario:A Slice of Summer - Chapter 5: Summertime Survival - Episode 4

A Slice of Summer - Chapter 5: Summertime Survival - Episode 4

Anna notices their campfire bending in strange directions, leading the crew to investigate the possible existence of another cave exit.

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(Captain) and crew complete their work as the sun begins to set and retire to the cave to preserve their strength.

Volenna: If we're done eating, we should probably get to sleep as early as possible.

Lyria: Kaz must be worried about us... I wonder how the morning glories are doing...

Sara: And after we said we'd help him too...

Jin: I must apologize. We finally get a vacation, and then this happens.

Jin: If only I hadn't mentioned watermelons...

Vyrn: Nah, don't beat yourself up, Jin! Roughing it has been pretty fun!

Zeta: And besides, I was the one who suggested going to Watermelon Island.

Jin: But Zeta, I—

Volenna: Humph. No use talking about it. Save your energy and get to bed.

Anna: ...

Sara: Is something wrong, Anna?

Anna: Yeah... Have you noticed that the bonfire sometimes seems to sway in odd directions?

Anna: Is it possible there's a breeze coming from within the cave?

Volenna: As in there's another entrance? If so, we might have more monsters on the way...

Narmaya: Right. We should check it out before we go to sleep.

(Captain) nods to Narmaya. The crew readies their weapons and prepares to explore the cave.

A Slice of Summer - Chapter 5: Summertime Survival - Episode 4: Scene 2

The crew heads deeper into the cave, and discovers a bat roost. (Captain) and company run past the angry bats, fending them off all the while.

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Anna: Look! The torch flame is bending away from us!

Lyria: Wow, you're right... It's really moving!

Helnar: Where do you think it's leading us to? We've been walking for a while now.

Lyria: Aaah! Wh-what was that sound? Ghosts?

Volenna: No, just bats. They must have a nest farther in...

Bats: ...!

Zeta: Do they seem... angry to you?

Vyrn: Uh-oh! Look out, (Captain)!

The torch reveals a swarm of bats that suddenly assaults the crew.

Jin: There are so many! (Captain), run! We have to get out of here!

A Slice of Summer - Chapter 5: Summertime Survival - Episode 4: Scene 3

After escaping from the bats, the crew finds another cave exit, which leads to a field filled with watermelons. Drawing the crew's attention in particular is a massive watermelon next to a small shrine.

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Sara: Huff... Huff.. I don't think the bats are chasing us anymore...

Lyria: Thank goodness... Oh, look! There's the exit!

Narmaya: Wow, look at this huge field it was connected to!

Jin: Hm? What's that in the middle of the field?

Jin: Is this... a shrine? Whatever is it for?

Jin: Is this sphere in the back the object of worship? What the?

Gigamelon: ...

Jin: I-is this... a watermelon? It's almost bigger than I am!

Lyria: Did someone make it? I mean, it's not like there are real watermelons this size...

Vyrn: Hey, everyone, look! There are watermelons everywhere!

Helnar: You're right! A little on the small side, but they're watermelons all right!

Jin: Unbelievable... Watermelon as far as the eye can see! Were we on Watermelon Island all along?

Anna: Huh? That's an incredible coincidence if so!

Volenna: We got lucky. With this much watermelon, we should be able to stave off hunger for a while.

Narmaya: And it's all thanks to Anna! Good work!

Anna: Wait, what do you mean?

Jin: Anna, if you hadn't noticed the bonfire moving, then we never would have come here.

Jin: Truly an observation for the ages!

Anna: Ah, er, well, you know...

Nightmare: Just take the compliment already!

Volenna: Well then, shall we grab a few watermelons to take back? Taking care not to annoy the bats, of course.

Vyrn: Hear, hear!

The crew begins gathering some of the smaller watermelons.

Lyria: ...!

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Lyria: Uh, (Captain)? I think I just saw something move...

Lyria: I'm sensing anger... But we're the only ones here, right?

Lyria: Strange... I hope it's not a ghost or anything...

(Captain) looks over the area, but doesn't see anything out of the ordinary.

The crew finish gathering watermelons and return to the campsite with the fruits of their labor.