Scenario:Anne - The Magic Games

The Magic Games

The prestige of both Mysteria Academy and Leonard Academy are at stake at the annual Magic Games. Anne, Grea, and Owen have been selected to be this year’s representatives, but Grea feels uncertain about joining. After some encouragement from Anne, Grea decides to participate. The day of the competition arrives and Anne is determined to win against Leonard Academy.

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One day, after classes have ended at Mysteria Academy, a voice calls out to stop Anne and her group from leaving.

Ms. Miranda: Anne! Grea! Owen! May I have your attention for a moment, please?

Ms. Miranda: I'd like for you all to come with me to Mr. Bertrand's office!

Anne: Mr. Bertrand's office? Did something happen?

Ms. Miranda: Hehe, it's nothing bad, so put your worries to rest! We'll have plenty of time to talk all about it!

Ms. Miranda: But I suppose I can give you all a little hint... It's that special time of the year again!

Anne: That special time of the year again? Wait a second...

Anne: Oh, I know! Are we going to participate again?

Ms. Miranda: Clever as always, Anne! It looks like you've got it all figured out!

Ms. Miranda: Very well, shall we head to Mr. Bertrand's office?

Mr. Bertrand: Oh ho ho, thank you for coming.

Mr. Bertrand: I've gathered everyone here for only one reason...

Mr. Bertrand: The events of this year's Magic Games have been officially finalized.

Anne: Aha, I had a feeling it was going to be about this!

Grea: The Magic Games? What is that?

Anne: Oh, didn't you watch them around this time last year? We had the event back then too.

Grea: I'm not sure... It's possible I didn't go watch.

Anne: Well, it's not like attendance is mandatory. Not a problem then—let me explain!

Anne: The Magic Games is a tournament between Mysteria Academy and our sister school, Leonard Academy.

Anne: Students compete in three events—the mock battle, the summoning trial, and the labyrinth hunt.

Anne: The team that comes out on top will be crowned the winner.

Anne: It's a hotly contested event where both schools put their pride on the line!

Ms. Miranda: Hehe, a perfect explanation from our experienced participant!

Mr. Bertrand: Like Anne said, this is an event where both schools truly put their pride on the line.

Mr. Bertrand: Hence, it takes an entire year of careful deliberation to decide who will represent our academy.

Mr. Bertrand: And with that being said, I would like to propose that the representatives this year be Anne, Grea, and Owen.

Mr. Bertrand: In addition, I'd like to ask Anne to be the team leader since she participated last year as well.

Anne: Grea, we're competing together this year! Isn't that amazing!

Grea: Huh? I understand why Anne and Owen were selected, but why me?

Grea: I'm honored to be chosen, but I'm not so sure...

Anne: Whaaa! Grea, you don't want to participate?

Anne: But you were picked! Let's do this together! Please?

Grea: B-but, I don't know anything about the Magic Games...

Grea: And since I don't want to draw any attention to myself, my dragon powers are off the table... I'm not sure if I'm the right person for this.

Ms. Miranda: Oh, Grea, you've always been so modest.

Ms. Miranda: But this decision wasn't made lightly—all the teachers know how hard you've been working on your magic studies!

Ms. Miranda: And when it comes to the rules, you've got Anne to explain everything to you.

Ms. Miranda: I've also talked to Hanna and William who participated in last year's Games. They'll be your advisors.

Ms. Miranda: So don't you worry! You have lots of people to support you!

Mr. Bertrand: Of course, I'm not saying you have to, but it would be a good chance to test your skills too.

Mr. Bertrand: Think of this as an opportunity to demonstrate what you've learned at Mysteria.

Anne: Exactly! Please consider it, Grea!

Anne: Plus, I'll be able to work ten times harder as a leader with you by my side.

Grea: Nngh...

Grea hesitates for a moment, but relents to Anne's pleading.

Grea: Okay... I'm also happy to be on your team, Anne.

Anne: Thank you, Grea!

Anne: What about you, Owen?

Anne: I remember you weren't able to participate last year because your father called you at the last moment.

Anne: Do you think everything will be okay this year?

Owen: Yes. The knight captain has also informed me to give the princess my fullest support if I am to be chosen.

Owen: So please, allow me the honor of fighting by your side.

Anne: All right, then it sounds like everything's set!

Excitedly, Anne grabs Grea and Owen's hands and turns to Mr. Bertrand.

Anne: Mr. Bertrand, you can count on us! We're going to give it our all!

Mr. Bertrand: Oh ho ho, that's what I wanted to hear. We expect great things from you three.

Ms. Miranda: Believe in yourselves! If you need anything, don't be afraid to ask me!

The day of the Magic Games arrives. Students from Leonard Academy start streaming into Mysteria Academy.

Anne: Look, here they come! I see some participants from last year, but something's changed... There's more confidence about them.

Grea: I also expected a lot more students to come and watch the event too.

Grea: I wonder if they couldn't fit everyone on the airship so they only allowed a limited number of spectators.

William: Nope, that's actually the entire student body. Leonard Academy accepts very few students.

Hanna: It's not easy to enter, but once you do, they guarantee that you'll become an elite mage.

Hanna: At least, that's what they say.

Hanna: But from what I can tell, it's true—every year they send very powerful opponents to us.

William: What Hanna said. Don't let your guard down.

Anne: You got it! We're counting on your support today!

William: We've got your back!

William: Though I'm not sure what I can do... Last year, Anne and Hanna practically won the entire event by themselves.

Hanna: We've done as much research as we could on the Leonard's team.

Hanna: I'm sure we'll be able to provide some useful information.

Owen: Everyone, please come this way. Mr. Bertrand is calling for us.

Leonard Teacher: Once again, we look forward to another good fight, Mysteria.

Leonard Teacher: Of course, we have no intention of losing. Our students have been thoroughly prepared.

Mr. Bertrand: Oh ho ho, the same goes for us. We've taken the liberty of selecting our finest students to compete this year.

Mr. Bertrand: May the best academy win.

Leonard Teacher: Indeed.

Mr. Bertrand: Now everyone, please welcome the Leonard Academy team!

All Three: We look forward to a good match today!

Leonard Teacher: Please greet the Mysteria Academy students!

Leonard Student 1: ...
We look forward to a good match as well.

Leonard Students: ...

Obeying their teacher's orders, the Leonardian students politely bow to Anne and her team.

However, their eyes remain fixated on Anne as if searching for something.

Owen: How rude of them to look upon the princess with such expressions.

Owen: It doesn't matter if we're from different schools—manners must be upheld at all times.

Anne: It's okay, Owen. Sure, they may be our rivals, but they're still guests nonetheless.

Anne: And that look in their eyes shows their determination to win.

Anne: We mustn't lose to them. Isn't that right, Grea?

Grea: Absolutely. Let's give it our all, Anne.

Anne: That's been my plan from the start!

Anne: (After all, I'm the team leader this year... There's no way I can afford to lose!)

Exchanging firm looks with Grea, Anne readies herself.

Her eyes are full of confidence and strength as the Magic Games begin.