Wait up!
Hey!
Long, beautiful, pristine hair. Nothing like mine.
It looked like it was shining.
My, it's been a while, hasn't it?
Oh, my beloved raven!
You came all this way to see me...
my wonderful white swan?
Those glamorous lips!
Those willowy fingers!
And that black hair, darker than the deepest night!
Even a glimpse of you makes this trip worth it!
Ever the flatterer, I see.
Who the hell's that?
That's the mayor of Yanago.
The mayor?!
And what's he doing here?
He is one of Miss Veronica's suckers...
Er, rather, regular customers.
He used his holiday time to come here because he wanted to see her so badly.
Now then... I heard that you, the queen of the night,
have been moonlighting as an adventurer.
The queen?!
Of the night?!
Why would you do something so dangerous?
If money's an issue, you know I could...
I appreciate your concern, Mr. Mayor.
But many of the gentlemen who come by my place to rest their wings
are adventurers...
And in pursuit of providing better hospitality for them,
I found myself carried away on adventures of my own!
She...
She's a goddess!
How gracious can one woman be?!
The kindness you show others is enough to melt any heart, Veronica!
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EPISODE 10: A HAIRCUT AND A DECISION
I'll be waiting in Yanago, my sweet Veronica!
Good work.
Likewise, Tanya.
How long do you plan on staying in this village, Veronica?
Good point. I probably shouldn't tarry forever.
I bet customers come asking for me in particular.
They do.
But you don't need to worry.
You saved so many of us at the shop, myself included.
We can keep things going, so please, do what you like.
You don't want me back because I'm in the way? Is that it?
Er, no, um...
H-Honestly, I'd love to have you back!
I'm just playing! And thanks.
Wow.
It's all so glittery!
Generous old fella, isn't he?
If you want some, you can have it.
No thanks!
How do I make men eat out of my hand like you, Bosslady?
What are you yapping about?
Once you're as fine a woman as me, you'll be able to, Rirui.
Then Rirui's gonna become a fine woman too!
Well, to start with, how about growing your hair out like mine?
Yours is a lovely color. It's such a waste to leave it short.
A woman's hair is her life.
And having beautiful locks is a requirement for being a fine woman.
But Rirui is an adventurer and needs to be able to move with ease!
Adventurers can't waste time fretting about their hair.
You're just too lazy to do anything with yours.
Hajime...
What's up?
Your hair is getting awfully long.
Is it?
Let's cut it before you start looking too shabby.
Come with me.
What now?
Did you have other plans?
What kind of style would look good?
I notice you didn't have an answer!
I was only playing around.
You probably want your usual, right?
I'll do a good job, so relax.
I know what I'm doing, see?
Can Rirui help?!
You stay put!
Rirui could do a great job, too.
You know, we really do go a long ways back.
Never pictured you reaching pure silver rank, though.
I could say the same to you, "queen of the night."
One day, I want to be the queen of the night with shining, flowing hair!
Then I'm gonna become a super strong adventurer
who gets to eat his fill every single day!
Still, I'll admit it's impressive to have the mayor wrapped around your finger.
I never thought he'd actually follow me all this way.
You've been here too long.
You oughta run home already!
It's dangerous to move around, y'know?
Yeah, seems dangerous already.
You're unbelievable.
There we are.
We done?
Yes. Thanks for the help.
All finished, Hajime.
Oh, he's asleep.
Okay, time for a walk, I think.
Care to join me, Rirui?
Rirui's going to wait for Hajime!
Yeah?
Rirui will also put all the stuff away!
I appreciate it. I'll leave that to you, then.
Have a nice walk!
Rirui can make Hajime look cool too!
You saved so many of us at the shop, myself included.
Its time to go home.
My hair's a little long for adventuring, anyway.
And now that I've made up my mind, I'd better get to it.
What're we gonna do about this?
Something bothering you gentlemen?
Oh, Veronica.
Well, there's a spider in the shed, you see.
A spider?
Sounds like a lot of fuss over a spider.
I can get rid of it for you.
Well, I know we called it a spider, but—
H-Hey!
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Excuse me. Is Mr. Shinonome around?
H-Hajime's asleep, so keep it quiet!
Really? It's kind of an emergency.
I'm up.
Thank goodness, Mr. Shinonome!
What's up?
A spider kidnapped Miss Veronica—
A-Are you... trying a new look?
Huh? What are you talking about?
Mr. Shinonome, you're all smooth!
What got into you?
I'm sorry, Hajime...
It's just such a surprise!
What is? What's so funny?
No wonder my head feels so light!
Rirui!
Where is she?!
Sh-She said she was going on a walk.
Veronica!
A hawkkite spider, after catching its prey,
will leave it be until it grows weak.
And that thing came up through this hole?
Bosslady...
I think Lady Veronica should be fine, as long as she wasn't seriously injured.
If only I hadn't been preoccupied with ranking the monsters I'd like to hit me!
We're sorry about this, Hajime.
Had our hands full just trying to get away.
Nah, this is a job for an adventurer.
Mr. Hajime...
Please, save Miss Veronica.
Sure.
I'm gonna clobber her once I do, though.
Are you okay, Rirui?
Rirui is just fine.
This can't be happening.
The nest seems to cover this whole area...
And there are worm moles to contend with too.
We'll need to take care not to get knocked off the cliffs.
Let's split into two groups for the search.
I'll leave the other direction to you.
Sure thing.
Now, where'd that idiot get off to?
These things eat deer too?
It's so big...
Is the bosslady going to be okay?
Veronica!
Where are you?! Answer me if you can hear me!
Because you're dead when I find you!
H-Hajime! If you yell that loud, the magic beasts...
Oops, guess I goofed up.
Though I bet icing a few of these spiders
will make things safer for the idiot.
Here I come!
Nice one! Looks like you're yourself, with or without hair!
Shut up!
Right! The worm moles!
Hajime!
Forget about me! Find Veronica!
Hajime...
I've got it, Hajime! Rirui will find her, no matter what!
Bosslady?
Are you around?
Bosslady?
Is someone there?
That voice!
It came from down here.
Bosslady!
Rirui? Have you come to save me?
Yeah! Let's go back together.
Stay away!
Don't come any closer. I can't go back.
Why not?
I just can't. I can't move from here.
I'm sorry.
It's fine! We can figure something out!
Don't pull me, Rirui!
Are you hurt?
Oh no!
I'll protect you, Bosslady!
Rirui!
A woman's hair is her life.
And having beautiful locks is a requirement for being a fine woman.
Oh, my beloved raven!
Oh, whatever!
Bosslady?!
Ugh, why is he never around when I need him?!
Who's never around now?
Uh...
Who're you?
What happened to your head?! Is this a joke?!
What're you laughing at?! You're the one who did this!
Hey, I gave you a proper haircut!
Don't lie!
I'm not lying! Did you somehow do this while you were half asleep?
You were the one who cut it!
Rirui thinks Hajime looks great like this!
It was you!
I'm so sorry! I thought I could make you look cool!
Come on, you're really owning the monk look!
It's not that funny! Let's get a move on!
Short hair looks lovely on you too.
I know.
Rirui means it!
Please, watch your step.
You really do look good, Hajime!
Do you even realize what you did?
I do!
I'm willing to skip dinner tonight...
I don't care about that!
She had such beautiful hair.
Maybe if mine was that beautiful...
that brilliant, I could...
I could be like her and smile that happily.
Hajime! You can have Rirui's hair in exchange.
Don't want it, damn it!
Dragon's willing to share his feathers with you too.
Knock it off!
Chair guy will give his up too!
If it means Lady Veronica shaving my head? Absolutely!
Enough!
Rirui, you're good at shaving heads.
And since my hair's short for now, I'll keep adventuring here for a while.
Go home already!
NEXT TIME: THE POWER OF CHARM