You are here
Holy Mahjong War Act.2
| category | story | ending | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| 聖雀戦争 | Holy Mahjong War Act.2 | Holy Mahjong War Act.2 |
[-] After spending a peaceful night at Ayane Kisaragi's house, Illya and the others go out early in the morning to look for other contestants who have a Jyanshi Card. [-] None of them manage to find any useful information related to the Holy Mahjong War after asking around all morning, let alone find any other contestants. As it gets close to noon, they decide to end their aimless search and go to a famous café nearby called Éternité to have lunch before making further plans. [-] Do you think that suspicious nun is deceiving us? Maybe there's no such thing as this so-called Holy Mahjong War? [-] Who cares whether it's true or not? Let's fill our tummies first. I've decided on what I'm going to eat. What about you two? [-] I've decided too... Sorry, Miyu, I'll pay you back after we return to Fuyuki City. [-] It's alright. I can treat you to whatever you want to eat, Illya, so order everything you want. [-] After coming to this foreign world, the thing troubling Illya and the others the most is money and not the loss of their transformation ability. Fortunately, for some reason, Miyu's bank card is still able to withdraw money here, so they don't need to worry about funds in the short term. [-] While waiting for their meals to arrive, they start discussing what they'll do in the afternoon... [-] What should we do? [-] Please enjoy your meal. [-] Eh?! T-Thanks. [-] They have yet to come to a conclusion as too many things are still unclear. At this time, a tall waiter delivers their meals to them. [-] Let's eat first. We won't think of any good ideas on an empty stomach. [-] That waiter... [-] Kuro looks at the waiter's disappearing figure seriously. Although he hasn't done anything suspicious, Kuro notices a strange aura of dissonance from him. [-] Am I thinking too much? [-] Is there something strange about that waiter? [-] No, I just think his service attitude is great because he doesn't disturb customers. Anyway, this cake looks so nice! We should start eating now. [-] After eating lunch, Illya and the others decide to go to a nearby mahjong parlor to learn more about the Holy Mahjong War based on the clue that the winner will be decided in a game of mahjong. [-] Some time after they leave, the tall waiter, A-37, comes to the table where they were eating and starts to clear the table. After he puts the chairs back into place, he notices an envelope on the spot where Illya was sitting. He doesn't know who put the letter there, but the familiar wax seal on it reminds him that this letter is for him. [-] After clearing away the dishes, he goes behind the bar and opens the envelope, which only has a card and a photo in it. The photo is of the three girls he saw earlier, and around the head of the white-haired girl's face is a red circle and some eye-catching red letters. [-] Target... [-] ...It's getting late. Let's call it a day. [-] Yeah, Miss Ayane will start to worry about us if we're too late. [-] The girls need to pass through an old street to get back to Ayane Kisaragi's home. [-] Ayane Kisaragi led the way yesterday, but now that they are walking back to her house without her, Illya realizes that this street is dimly lit with fewer street lamps than the streets in the busy city center and eerily quiet. [-] It would be bad if a stalker is secretly following us at this time. [-] K-Kuro! Don't say such scary things! [-] Hahaha... Then it's a shame that I'm not trying to scare you. [-] Eh? [-] Someone is following us?! [-] Miyu turns around immediately and looks into the distance vigilantly. Kuro, who has already noticed something, looks relaxed on the surface, but she has already grabbed the hands of her two companions and is ready to escape at any time. [-] Mr. Stalker, it mustn't have been easy to follow us all this time. Why don't you appear and say what you want to say in person? [-] ... [-] A-37 walks out of the shadows as silently as ever. In response to the confused looks on the faces of Illya and the others, he reveals a card in his hand to answer their questions. [-] That's a Jyanshi Card?! [-] Whoa, it looks like today isn't a fruitless day after all. [-] I'm afraid it won't be that simple. If he just wants to challenge us to a mahjong game, why would he need to follow us all the way here? Does he want to snatch our card by force?! [-] As if to confirm Miyu's concerns, A-37 takes out a pistol from his waist, but he aims it at the ground in front of them instead of at them. [-] Jyanshi, Gunner A-37 requests a mahjong game. [-] After speaking, A-37 shoots at the ground. As Illya and the others look on in surprise, an automatic mahjong table rises slowly from the ground... [-] A mahjong table appeared from the ground?! [-] T-This is so weird... Mahjong tables shouldn't appear out of thin air! [-] Although it's weird, I don't think two Magical Girls like you who can transform should be complaining about this. [-] According to the rules of the Holy Mahjong War, the owner of a Jyanshi Card can summon a mahjong table anytime and anywhere to start a mahjong game. [-] For some reason, seeing something ridiculous like this is making me believe that this Holy Mahjong War is real. [-] Which of you will play against me? [-] His cold voice awakens Illya and Miyu from their confusion and brings them back to this unbelievable reality. [-] We need four people to play mahjong. Don't we have just the right number of people? [-] There are four people on your side. [-] Four people? [-] Haha, so I've been discovered, huh? [-] Illya looks up at where the sound is coming from and sees a familiar figure standing on the telephone pole above their heads. [-] Gil?! [-] You're here too?! [-] More importantly, how did you climb up there...? [-] I was enjoying the scenery when I heard a familiar voice. I understand that you have many questions, but you don't need to know so many things about the king. In short... [-] Gil jumps and lands nimbly beside the mahjong table. [-] There's no need to be nervous. As a fellow visitor to this strange world, I'm your companion this time. [-] ...That depends on what you actually do. [-] You're so cautious, but I guess being cautious is a good thing in this Holy Mahjong War. [-] Gil, you already know about the Holy Mahjong War? [-] Oh, I heard about the general situation from that suspicious nun. I wasn't interested in this at first because my absolute luck means that mahjong can't even be considered entertainment to me. [-] So I was thinking of exploring this city while waiting until you deal with everything. [-] What changed your mind then? Don't tell me you suddenly realized that you should be nice to the girls? [-] It's because I encountered someone I dislike. [-] Although Gil is still smiling, there is a faint murderous aura around him. [-] This may be our first meeting, but somehow... I don't like you very much. [-] One opponent has been confirmed. Have you decided who the other two players will be yet? [-] You're quite confident. It'll be the three of us against you. Aren't you afraid that we'll work together? [-] It'll be challenging, but it is still acceptable. [-] Would it be fairer if you count me in? [-] A cheerful voice breaks the tense atmosphere. A red-haired boy who looks like a high school student walks over from behind A-37. [-] Good evening, Mr. A. [-] ...Hi. [-] After seeing a regular customer of the café, A-37 hesitates about whether he should complete the mission elsewhere. But when he sees the other person take out a card much like the one in his hand, he knows he was worrying too much. [-] Hi, everyone. I'm Natsuhiko Takigawa from Asaha High School. My card is the Brother card. Can I also play in this game? [-] Red hair... [-] A cheerful and warm smile... [-] And he has the Brother card... I don't even know where to start complaining about this... [-] ...You don't need to force yourself if it isn't convenient. I can watch from the sidelines. [-] No, no, no, it's not inconvenient. We're just... [-] If I look closely, I can see some big differences, but... they are still somewhat similar. [-] As it is Natsuhiko Takigawa's first time meeting Illya and the others, he obviously doesn't know that the girls are surprised because he is very similar to someone close to them in both appearance and temperament. [-] In that case, Gil, let's be partners in the first game. [-] Okay, but before that... [-] Like magic, Gil takes out a box and places it on the mahjong table. Judging from the sound it makes, it seems that its contents are quite heavy. [-] What the... Gold mahjong tiles?! Are these made out of pure gold?! [-] You want to use this set of tiles? What's your purpose? [-] What a foolish question. The king is playing in this game, so it's only normal to use pure gold mahjong tiles that are befitting of the king! [-] That's enough. Let's start already. I won't have the energy to play if I keep complaining about things... [-] Haha... I'm no match for you guys at all. It looks like my run in this competition will come to an early end. [-] Natsuhiko Takigawa is obviously not in a good condition today. Not only did he fail to ""shoot a good ball,"" but his score also became negative really early on, which meant he had no chance of winning after that. [-] Everyone will start attacking you once you are at a disadvantage. The more you want to attack, the easier it is to lose points. I need to be more cautious when I play, or else I'll drag Illya down... [-] Although Kuro won quite a few points, I feel like it's despicable to always lay traps with Suji... [-] Hey, which side are you on?! Geez... I'm working hard so that we can return to our own world. [-] Kuro is always able to avoid dealing in and win via unexpected methods. On the other hand, Gil is able to dominate the game with his powerful luck as he said. [-] As for A-37... [-] Ron, All Triplets, Three Concealed Triplets. [-] As always, he uses the strategy of using Damaten until the very end. Although he doesn't win lots of points, he is always able to accurately hit the target he is aiming at. [-] Tsk... You won't call Riichi even with that hand? Since you've made it impossible for me to do anything with an 8 Pin after your Kan, you have a very high chance of winning off a tile I play, as well as a chance of assembling Four Concealed Triplets. However, you finished the game in such a petty way. [-] Victory only requires a reliable strategy. [-] Haha... You still don't understand. [-] Gil lifts the hair in front of his forehead. Although the direct attack just now doesn't affect the overall situation, no matter how serious it is, an offense against the king is an offense nonetheless. [-] Those who drown with their dreams are ridiculous, but those who don't have dreams are not worthy of victory... Double Riichi. [-] You call a Double Riichi right after you become the dealer. This luck is just too... Never mind, I don't care as long as it doesn't affect me. [-] Everyone has no choice but to take the dealer's Double Riichi seriously. The other three players all choose to defend by using the Last Discard Safe Tile tactic or playing relatively safe tiles. [-] Riichi. [-] Gil, didn't you already call Riichi?! [-] This is obviously against the rules! I've never heard of any rules or special rules that allow a player to call Riichi repeatedly! [-] Rules? How ridiculous! The king makes the rules. [-] Listen up. After this, I'll call Riichi whenever I play a tile until I win the game or it ends in a draw. Each Riichi Bet will count as 1 Han. [-] What's up with these ridiculous rules? Even though the Han count would be impressive if you win, do you understand the risks of doing this? [-] That's right. If any of us win, it's possible for us to make a comeback with these points. [-] This is my mercy for you. Gunner, this isn't a bad thing for you, right? [-] ...This is indeed an effective way to finish you off. [-] Then be grateful to me for my mercy and struggle as hard as you can. [-] After that, Gil places Riichi Bets on the table one after another like he said he would. Seeing that they have so much to gain, the other three players give up on playing defensively and try their best to build a good hand... [-] ...Okay, thank you all for trying your best, but the game's over now. Tsumo. [-] Gil reveals his hand. According to ""the king's rules,"" this hand, which uses up 18 Riichi Bets, is a Counted Yakuman. [-] It's a Counted Yakuman with a three-way wait... And didn't you already reach Tsumo a long time ago? [-] You called Double Riichi but only called Tsumo on the last tile. If I remember correctly, this means... Gil, were you aiming to defeat all three opponents at the same time?! [-] That's right. This hand is not only a Counted Yakuman, but is also a recreation of the local yaku Double Riichi & Under the Sea. Only one person can stand at the top. This is how the king wins. [-] But local yaku are generally not counted in games unless all parties agree to it beforehand. [-] I just don't want to waste time meaninglessly. If you want to see another Double Riichi & Under the Sea, then I don't mind accompanying you all for a little longer. [-] That's not necessary. We'll count it as a Double Yakuman. This game is over. [-] ...Fine. We'll be getting the card either way, so I don't mind. [-] My points were already negative anyway, so let's leave it like this. [-] In the end, because A-37 accepted Gil's Tsumo Double Yakuman for some reason, the Holy Mahjong War game ended with Gil defeating all three opponents by himself. [-] As for the cards' ownership, Gil generously gave the card to Illya and the others and then left after waving goodbye. The girls who received two cards at once, happily continued on their way home. [-] Meanwhile, the two contestants who lost... [-] It looks like Miss Kisaragi has nothing to worry about. Those children are playing well, so they'll be fine. [-] But still, I wonder if that omnipotent wish-granting device really works. Maybe I can use it to get the limited-edition sneakers I wanted earlier... By the way, Mr. A, don't you feel sad about what happened? You would've had a chance to turn the situation around if that wasn't a Double Yakuman. [-] It doesn't matter. It doesn't affect my mission. [-] After confirming that Illya and the others have left, A-37 takes out his mobile phone and starts writing a text message to report on the situation. [-] His mission this time is mainly to evaluate Illya and the others by testing their strength through a game, which was requested by someone. [-] At present, it seems that Kuro has the strength of an Expert, but it doesn't seem like she displayed her full strength because of a major unpredictable factor in this game: Gil. [-] Gil did not rely on tile efficiency in terms of the tiles discarded. He only relied on his strong luck to get an ideal hand. If his strong luck is ruled out, his skill might even only be at the level of a beginner. [-] But... strong luck also is a type of strength. Judging purely based on this, there's no question that Gil should be evaluated as dangerous... |
