Scenario:Nicholas - Family Bonding

Family Bonding

One day, Nicholas suggests a promising new control method for the destromatons inspired by Grand God Kaiser, and he and the others set to work bringing his idea to life. During a short break, Nicholas and family play with Tobias while reminiscing about childhood memories. Robomi and Kenji look on, their minds elsewhere.

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Some time has passed since the primordial abomination Wardant appeared in the Sky Realm, pushing mankind to the brink of destruction.

The spawn of a singular ancient law, Wardant proved to be a formidable foe that not even the primal beast Zooey could defeat.

However, owing to the wish of Tyrias the Destroyer—a being neither man nor abomination—she obtained a new power.

Thus Ultra Robo Grand God Kaiser was born—the ultimate fusion of Super Robo Gigantes, the Lord of Destruction, and Zooey herself.

After a hard-fought battle, Nicholas and his friends emerged victorious against Wardant, and peace returned to the skies.

With the Sky Realm safe once more, Nicholas and company now sit in the workshop of the Rashomon Research Vessel, engaged in a highly technical discussion.

Dr. Rashomon: Nicholas, you mentioned Grand God Kaiser could give us a clue for how to complete the destromatons. What did you mean by that?

Nicholas: Well, you know how we all had to work together to move the Kaiser? That gave me an idea.

Nicholas gleefully spreads out the design schematics he'd been working on night after night and explains his theory.

Dr. Rashomon: Oho... I see. So basically, you intend to equip it with multiple brains.

Kenji: A single primary brain will issue simple commands to each of the secondary brains, and the secondary brains will carry them out. Interesting.

Nicholas: Up until now, the primary brain has been sending the command "Bend... Bend... Bend..." to the arm over and over.

Nicholas: But this time, I'll have the primary brain issue commands like "Extend the arm" and "Bend ninety degrees" to the secondary brains and let them handle the rest.

Daimon: If the secondary brains are taught patterned controls beforehand, they should be able to carry out the commands without issue.

Nicholas: When you think about it, there's probably no need for us to completely mimic the way a living organism's mind handles movement.

Nicholas: Even if we could, I feel like it's safer and more realistic to use patterns to control movement, rather than process unnecessary information.

Dr. Rashomon: Indeed. Perhaps we were too caught up trying to apply our know-how from the Gigante Suit and Super Robo Gigantes.

Nicholas: That being said, I can't even begin to imagine how many motion patterns will be needed to carry out normal movement. Haha.

Robomi: That can always be solved later down the line with a breakthrough like this one, Nicholas.

Kenji: That's a good point. Might as well see if we can't optimize the cost-performance ratio and make this into a reality.

Nicholas: Yeah. Now that I've had the idea, I'd like to see it through.

Nicholas: The archduke's also betting on me, believing the destromatons will help his people. That's all the more reason to complete them!

Having settled on an objective, they begin drawing up a blueprint with Nicholas's concept in mind.

Half a day passes before they finally decide to take a break.

Nicholas: Clang... Kaboom...

Daimon: What's that you've been fiddling with?

Daimon notices the model in Nicholas's hands and leans forward to get a better look.

Nicholas: This is a model of the Kaiser. Since it obviously didn't come with any blueprints, I thought I'd make a replica while the image is fresh in my mind.

Daimon: Hmm... It's quite well-made.

Nicholas: Looking at it like this reaffirms how incredible it was. The perfect combination of machine and muscle. I'm sure it'll be a useful reference in the future.

Marie: You say that, but the truth is you just wanted to play with models, am I right?

Daimon: Hm?

Nicholas: M-Marie! Hey, that's not true. I really—

Marie: Hehe, I'm just kidding. Here, I brought snacks. You're welcome to have some too, Daimon.

Tobias: Bwah!

Tobias comes toddling into the workshop after Marie and latches on to Nicholas's leg.

Nicholas: Toby! Well, aren't you just the sweetest thing! Did you come to play?

Tobias: Peh!

Tobias: Dai.

Daimon: Heh.

Tobias totters around the workshop, his wide, curious eyes taking in all the gadgets and gizmos surrounding him.

Tobias: Goo?

Dr. Rashomon: You want to see this device? Here, your grandpa will show you how it works.

Nicholas: Oh! Were you working, Doc? Sorry if he disturbed you...

Dr. Rashomon: No need to apologize. What grandpa wouldn't want to play with his very first grandson?

Dr. Rashomon: Isn't that right, Tobias?

Tobias: Yah!

Marie: Just make sure he doesn't hurt himself, okay, Dad?

Marie: Hey, Nicholas. Can I ask you something? You just got paid for a number of jobs... but when exactly did you complete so many?

Nicholas: Huh? Er... Haha, I guess the jig is up. They were all things I could do during my downtime, like while Toby was napping or before bed.

Marie: Downtime? But you research during the day and play with Toby at night—I can't seem to figure out when you'd have downtime. Are you getting enough sleep?

Nicholas: Well, it takes a while before research actually pays off. And we have to pay the bills somehow, right?

Marie: I mean, yes... But don't work yourself too hard, okay?

Nicholas: Don't worry, I won't. I've been in tip-top shape recently, actually. All because of you and Toby.

Nicholas smiles as he watches Tobias happily playing with his grandfather.

Tobias: Gyaha!

Dr. Rashomon: Bwahaha! You'll never escape the fearsome abomination, Rashomon!

Nicholas: See? Your dad's got some serious pep in his step too. All thanks to Toby.

Marie: Ahaha...

Tobias: Pa!

Dr. Rashomon: Don't tell me you plan to use... that! I think not!

Nicholas: Good heavens, Toby's in danger! But we still have a trick up our sleeve!

Tobias: Yah!

Nicholas: Hang on, I'll lend you my Kaiser model. Just need to put some tape over the sharp parts... Okay, here you go.

Tobias: Goo-gah!

Nicholas hands Tobias the model, and his son takes off running with it.

Tobias: A-booo!

Dr. Rashomon: Urgh! What power!

Tobias: Gwoooh!

Daimon: Hm?

Tobias: Gwoh! Gwoooh!

Tobias produces his own sound effects as he pokes the model into Daimon's side over and over.

Daimon: Hmph. You dare challenge me, Grand God Kaiser?

Tobias: A-booo!

Nicholas: What! Grand God Kaiser's punch isn't working?

Nicholas: Daimon must have been researching in secret and powered himself up too! In that case, it's time for our trump card!

Nicholas: Tobias!

Tobias: Yaaah!

Tobias raises his arms, and Nicholas lifts his son and places him gently on his shoulders.

Nicholas: Docking complete! Behold—Megafusion Robo Toby God Kaiser in all its glory!

Daimon: Oho, so you've shown your hand. Impudent fools. Prepare to meet your maker.

Marie: (These boys... Even Daimon got roped in.)

Dr. Rashomon: Use all the tricks you want, but you'll never defeat us—the mighty Abomination Brothers!

Tobias: Bwah! Dyaaah!

Nicholas: Oh, you want to use that move? Roger that!

Nicholas begins to spin around with Tobias on his shoulders, while his son holds his fists out toward Rashomon and Daimon.

Nicholas: Witness the bond of father and son! Hyper Megaton Punch!

Dr. Rashomon: Gyaaah!

Daimon: Gwoooh!

Tobias: Goo! Hee-hee-hee... Bam!

Marie: Oh no! I'm hit!

Tobias: Gyahaha! Goo-gah!

Nicholas: Hahaha! Did you see that? This is the true power of Toby God Kaiser!

Marie: Hehe. Toby's been obsessed with playing abomination ever since he saw you suit up, Nicholas.

Marie: But Toby, don't you get tired of playing the same thing over and over? This is at least the tenth time.

Daimon: Hmph. Rashomon was the same when he was a child—always getting hooked on a single game for weeks on end.

Marie: Oh, Dad did it too?

Daimon: Aye. I don't know how many times I had to pretend I was a dragon so he could defeat me.

Dr. Rashomon: You were no different, Marie. I wore an apron once when we played house, and you got such a kick out of it you made me wear it every time.

Marie: Huh? Really? It's been so long, I don't remember at all...

Tobias: Dah!

Nicholas: Hahaha. Looks like you've really taken a liking to that Kaiser model!

Nicholas: All right. If you like it that much, it's yours, Toby!

Marie: Wait, are you sure? I thought you were going to use it in your research.

Nicholas: I can just make a new one. And I'll make this one safer by sanding down the sharp parts and gluing everything in place before giving it to him.

Marie: Thanks.
Isn't that wonderful, Toby?

Tobias: Dah!

Tobias bounces around happily before taking off toddling down the hall.

Marie: I guess we'll be going now.

Nicholas: Okay! Hope Toby doesn't give you too much trouble!

As Marie leaves the room, Nicholas and company return to the workbench and resume their research discussion.

Robomi: ...

Kenji: ...

Kenji: (Family memories, huh...)

Robomi and Kenji stand at a distance, the earlier conversation still echoing in their minds.