Cliff, it's Rudeus.
Come in. It's not locked.
Are you here alone?
Yes. Cliff is getting ready for the wedding.
Cliff proposed to Elinalise when we left for Begaritt.
That's right. They're getting married.
In any case, congratulations.
Is something bothering you?
Cliff has been so busy lately, I can only get him to do me once every three days.
But once your love nest is ready, I bet you won't leave it for a week.
How I envy you.
I mean, you're sleeping with Sylphie and Roxy at the same time.
Oh, no, no, no!
We're not having threesomes.
What, you're not?
Doing it with a group can be awfully nice.
You ought to try it at least once.
Stop! That's a devil whispering in your ear!
Just try suggesting that, and watch both of your relationships fall apart!
Don't listen, Rudeus!
Begone, Mara!
If you'd like,
I wouldn't mind laying some groundwork with the two of them.
Please do, O great Elinalise!
Goodness.
But there isn't anything in that for me, now is there?
What can I do for you?
I believe I've heard tell of a prized aphrodisiac in the Asura Kingdom.
Do you even need it?
I'd like Cliff to go at me like a beast, at least on our wedding night.
Understood. I'll do what I can to get you some.
When I think of Cliff losing control because of it...
Do you, Cliff Grimor,
vow to love only Elinalise Dragonroad so long as you live?
I vow to love Elinalise to the end of my days.
Do you, Elinalise Dragonroad,
vow to love only Cliff Grimor so long as you live?
I vow to love Cliff as long as there's life in my body.
Then, let husband give wife the necklace of Millis.
Lise, bend down a little.
Oh. Do forgive me.
Let wife give husband a kiss to seal their vows.
Of course.
O god!
Grant these two eternal love and everlasting prosperity!
III
Mushoku Tensei
Jobless Reincarnation
Wasn't that amazing?!
Elinalise looked so pretty!
I'd love to try on that dress!
Do you think all girls dream of that kind of thing?
I guess. But our wedding was homey and nice in its own way.
That's true.
Would you like to have a big wedding, too, Roxy?
No.
Roxy and I didn't have a ceremony.
Apparently it's not a Migurd custom.
Still, I bet seeing that could make her want one after all.
I don't need a ceremony, but, well... you know?
Pardon me. Your forehead was just so beautiful.
Y-You think so?
Me, too, Rudy. Me, too.
Brother, would you stop doing things like that in public?
Aw. Feeling left out?
Hey! Stop that!
Oh, honestly. How can you be so shameless?
Aisha.
Big Brother!
Aisha, don't you latch on with your legs.
Oh, all right.
Honestly. You're eleven years old.
I wish you would learn to control yourself like a proper young lady.
Now, now. We're all family here.
Hang on. Eleven?
I got a kiss from Big Brother.
Is it me, or did no one ever celebrate their fifth and tenth birthdays?
You're welcome to it.
I doubt Paul got a chance during the fallout from the mass teleportation.
We'll have to throw a big party with everyone when we get home.
Okay. That settles it.
I'm throwing a party.
The city is always so lively this time of year.
Yes. All sorts of people come for the harvest festival.
It's the best time to get rare goods from abroad;
perfect for finding presents.
I bet they'll both be surprised.
Once I decided to throw my sisters a surprise party,
the first thing I did was get Sylphie and Roxy involved.
But that's not the only reason we're out on the town today.
I laid the groundwork for you, as promised.
Rudy? Rudy?
Are you okay?
You're drooling. Are you hungry already?
Whoops. I let my fantasies get the better of me.
I'll take the time to pick out presents for Norn and Aisha right.
And I'll make sure Sylphie and Roxy enjoy our date.
Both parts matter.
Sorry. I suppose my jaw went slack for a moment.
Now, what are we waiting for?
This pot that freezes its contents when imbued with mana might be good for Aisha.
I think Aisha would like something cuter.
Oh, good point.
Speaking of which, what do you think Norn might like?
Norn? I wonder.
She seems to like the same things as boys. Armor and swords and horses.
Really? I'm surprised you knew that.
I'd like to make friends with her.
Hm...
Sorry for making you help choose my clothes on top of everything.
Don't mention it. I had a good time, too.
Don't you think it's about time for dinner?
To tell the truth, I already made reservations.
I know this place.
My grandma told me about it.
She said to make up with you here if we ever had a fight.
What, you, too, Sylphie?
Elinalise told me that Rudy
might invite us both to this inn.
So, then, I mean...
I see how it is.
Rudy's lechery knows no bounds.
It doesn't matter what they say about me.
The great Elinalise has already planted the seeds!
Oh, but if we spend the night, what about Lucie?
Not to worry. I asked Lilia to take care of her.
Just like that?
Well, I do know she'll be in good hands with Lilia.
Sylphie probably doesn't like the idea of us both being gone overnight.
I know we shouldn't, too.
But, well... I won't make excuses.
I'm sorry, Lucie. Forgive your father for caving to his desires.
Now, both of you.
Yes?
What is it?
The thing is... I booked us a room.
That's a line I always wanted to say once in my life.
Okay.
Um, Roxy, I know I'm repeating myself,
but you don't mind doing it together, do you?
No. I'm fully prepared.
Please be good to me.
This just might be the best night of my life.
Today's the day of the surprise birthday party.
We have a lot to get ready,
but we've got to get my sisters out of the house first.
Oh, there you are.
Roxy, Norn, Aisha.
I'd like a word. Would you come with me for a moment?
A word about what?
All right. We'll go with you.
Master Rudeus is inviting you out.
Aisha, go along.
Fishing?
Yes. Just the thing for getting to know each other better, right?
Norn still acts standoffish with Roxy.
And Roxy said she wanted to make friends,
so hopefully this will bring them closer together.
I've never fished before.
Me, neither! Me, neither!
I've always wanted to try it!
Big Brother, let's see which one of us can catch the most!
R-Right! I'm game.
How about the loser has to do one thing the winner says, to keep it interesting?
You're on!
Oh, Brother! What do I do with this?
I don't know, either.
After all, I've never fished a day in my life.
Um...
Would you like me to teach you?
Yes, please.
Spike the worm on the hook without tearing it.
I think we'd better cast at the opposite bank from here. Under those trees.
Do you think you can do it?
I'll try.
You're good at this.
Thank you for saying so.
I wish I could do that.
When I was traveling alone, I had to catch my own food as often as I could.
That reminds me.
Ruijerd caught fish for us when we were traveling with him.
He fishes, too?
No. He'd jab his spear into the water and skewer three fish on the tip.
Oh, Norn, you have a bite.
Try pulling.
R-Right!
Yes. That's the way.
Pull! Pull!
Hang in there. Easy does it.
I... I did it! I caught one!
I caught my first fish!
Wow! It's a big one!
It looks like it was only a matter of time until they got friendly.
There!
That makes three!
It looks like you haven't been doing too well, Big Brother.
Whatever is the matter?
How could this happen?
I wonder what I should make you do.
What if I had you cuddle me all night, whispering,
"Aisha, you're the cutest"?
I guess I could live with that.
But wait. Surely I'd better impress her with what her big brother can do.
Fish!
All right! It's a big—
Big Brother...
A fisherman has a duty to keep his fishing spot clean.
Aisha, I'm about to get serious.
You mean you weren't before?
Just you watch.
Isn't that...
I've been experimenting ever since I learned Lightning from Roxy.
The key to this spell is compression.
You spread a ton of mana through the sky to make clouds,
then compress them to cause a lightning strike.
But if I keep the size of the clouds under control from the start,
I can fire off a less powerful shock.
I call it...
Electric!
How about that! I'd call that a win for Big Brother!
Big Brother, magic is cheating!
Brother...
Rudy, that wasn't very mature of you.
Look! Look at all the fish I caught!
How'd you do, Norn?
I learned from Roxy and caught a fish this big!
Roxy, teach me next time!
No. You caught way more fish anyway.
I need Roxy to teach me again!
Don't fight over me.
I'll teach both of you.
We're home!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday.
Um... We're already eleven, though?
We know. But we didn't get to throw you a party when you turned ten.
So, Rudy said, what's wrong with doing it a year late?
Big Brother did?
Go on in.
Ahem.
Does everybody have something to drink?
It's been seven years since the mass teleportation in Fittoa.
It's been a long time, but our family is finally together again.
Dad is gone, and we don't know if Mom will ever go back to how she was.
But Dad wouldn't want us to stay in mourning forever.
So, I think I—we—ought to smile.
When I met Dad in Begaritt,
I promised him a big party if we all got back together.
Let's cut loose and enjoy ourselves today, like he would have wanted.
Cheers!
Cheers.
These are for you, from Rudy and us.
We hope you'll like them.
Thank you so much.
Can I open it?!
Of course you can.
I love it!
Look, Norn! I got boots!
You both got wonderful presents.
Look, Mom! Look!
I got a present!
I'll wear it next time we go out together, okay?
Did she just smile?
Mom...
My lady...
Thank goodness.
This is from my lady and I for the two of you.
Thank you very much, Lilia.
Um, Mom, may I have one, too?
Yes, of course you may.
You're Lord Paul's daughter, too.
Thank you, Mom.
My lady... I hope we'll have many more good times together.
Thank you very much.
Roxy.
Yes? What is it?
Here. This is from us to you.
Huh? Oh, uh...
What for?
It's a wedding present.
Roxy, congratulations on your marriage to Rudy.
Uh, um...
Go on. Open it.
Is this...
Do you remember when I told you I got lucky?
Yes.
If I hadn't met Rudy, I don't think I'd be standing here alive now.
You're exaggerating.
I am not.
Meeting Rudy changed my life.
So, I'm glad that someone who changed his life for the better
loves him, too.
But if Rudy couldn't return her feelings because of me, I'd feel—
Oh, I can't find the right words.
So, Roxy,
let's be like Zenith and Lilia.
Thank you... very much.
We're all a big, happy, smiling family.
I'm sure this is what Paul wanted for us.
Bluie-bluie-blah!
Go on, Lucie! Smile!
Aisha, what kind of face is that?
Happy fifth birthday, Rudy!
I wish you a very happy birthday, Master Rudeus.
Isn't that great, Lucie?
Let's throw another big party when they both turn fifteen.
Peek-a-boo!
Oh, look. She smiled.
Lucie!
She's so cute!
Episode 5 Celebrations
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