"Eiyuu" Kaitai (Eiyu Kaitai)

If the heroes who saved the world could find peace, their missions would be over.

However, those heroes were denounced and set to be killed by the people they once saved.

People who said they had no more use for titans with extreme power.

But that was wrong.

Heroes who had achieved legendary deeds

shouldn't have had to die such brutal deaths.

If they were to be killed when they were still heroes,

then they ought to return to being regular citizens.

Helping heroes become normal citizens:

that was the job of the Hero Retirement and Return to Everyday Life Assistance Agency.

Twin heroes?

Yeah.

Sisters, who were dispatched as heroes together,

worked together, and returned together.

Really? That's quite something.

The older sister's name is Tsuranari Hakua.

The younger sister is Kougyoku.

Which will I be taking care of?

The older sister? The younger sister?

Both.

Both?

Yeah.

Since this is such a rare case, we decided to have them transition to normal life together.

Giving you, Uro, this dangerous job,

was a unanimous decision.

Do the higher-ups think it's okay to just give me any job they want?

You can't refuse or talk your way out of this one.

I'd at least like an apology.

Which means that from now on,

you two will be living here on Earth as regular citizens.

Do you have any questions?

"Do you have any questions", he says.

First you ought to bow down, peasant!

It's rude of you to speak on the same eye level as I.

I've said this over and over. You are no longer a hero, but an ordinary person.

From here on out, you'll study and work like everyone else.

Calling a lady knight "ordinary" is most irritating.

If I am ordinary, then what do you suppose you are? A worm?

Or rubbish, perhaps?

I will not change!

Defiant, I see.

Well, kids like you adapt quickly to everyday life.

Heh. Impossible.

That I would mingle with commoners is unthinkable.

Is is not, sister of mine?

Surrounded with the sword, armor, and ornaments I made,

my sister will forever stand as a hero...

She won't change.

Of that I am sure.

I'm home!!!

Ah, today work was tiring! I worked soooo hard!

Uro, make dinner!

Good work.

Recently you've been doing full shifts every day.

I have to build up experience quickly so I can level up my skills!

I can't keep being a bother to the shop manager forever.

How admirable of you.

And with me there, the atmosphere of the shop has improved, so I can rise quickly.

Really?

And there is something I want.

I should be able to get it if I save up just a little more.

Don't work yourself too hard.

You're just an ordinary person now—

Ah, I'm tired of hearing that!

It's just a matter of time. They say it's good to keep a goal in mind.

Oh, sister of mine.

Do you want to hear my talk?

What do you think you're doing?

Where's your pride as a hero?

What are you getting so upset about?

It's not as though I can avoid rubbing shoulders with the masses,

but that doesn't mean I have given up my pride.

On the way home from work at the café, I got a little cake so cutesy you'd squeal!

I don't understand... what are you saying?

And what's with that ordinary outfit?

Where's the silver armor I gave you?

No, no, no, I'd feel out of place wearing that!

Why don't you try being fashionable?

There's tons of cute clothing in this world.

That's right.

Kougyoku, you should join us next time we—

Shut up!

What about the sword? The sword I gave you!

Eh? Don't you know?

The earth has this legal system.

They'll arrest you if you have a blade over 6 cm long.

A law?

And gems?

What about the ruby in which I instilled divine protection?

If I wore that it would get stolen!

That would be dangerous.

I won't get shot, so don't worry!

And anyway, there's no such thing as demons in this world,

so I don't need divine protection.

You're not my sister anymore.

Wait, Kougyoku.

What do you want?

Take off that eyepatch.

I know you can actually see.

It's probably dangerous to not have depth perception.

Shut up!

What's up with that attitude?

Uro, hurry up and make dinner.

And the floor's sopping wet! Wipe that up!

Aren't you going to eat dinner?

You don't like ginger roast?

It's delicious.

Are you making a weapon?

Something wrong with that?

No, that's what you've been doing your whole life.

The days keep coming, and you keep working in your studio,

making weapons and armor and protective ornaments.

All for Hakua.

Hey, wasn't it hard for you?

That no matter how much work you put into the weapons,

the only one who received the honor and praise was the hero Hakua?

That's...

Even though you're the one who gave Hakua her power,

no one paid any attention to you.

You just keep giving, but you can't get anything in return.

That's the fate of a supporting character.

When the crowds speak of Hakua, my swords and armor are included.

That is my pride.

I don't need any reward.

And that's exactly why it's so hard for me to forgive Hakua for changing.

Tossing away the things I've made so carefully,

for some "part-time job", for some "fashion"!

Why are you changing my Hakua?

Yamada Uro!

That's my job.

Just like you made Hakua into a hero, I'll make you two into regular citizens.

I won't change!

Of that I am sure.

And I'll show you, and make Hakua a hero again!

Hey, that sword's all bent.

That's proof you're not looking at what's in front of your eyes.

You can't make a weapon that way.

Unlike the world you want to be in, you can't easily use magic here.

If you want to become a craftsperson in this world, it'd be best to start from scratch—

If I use it that way, it's a weapon.

Hmph!

Uh... huh.

Tsuranari Kougyoku. Former craftsperson.

Item-maker who used all of her power for her older sister, a hero.

It seems like she's still trapped in a dream.

And that dream is probably...

Why are you looking so gloomy?

You can't forgive the world that takes the sister that she gave her all to,

and turns her into something mediocre, isn't she just the model younger sister?

Ahh, how innocent...

Having dreams is an admirable thing.

But I'd like if she'd stop having her dreams depend on another person.

I can't believe she's entrusting her entire worth as a person to her sister...

She's a fool.

Do you think we should try to arrange a little get-together?

Get-together?

Assemble Alice and the heroes you've worked with so far at the beach,

and let Kougyoku-chan meet someone other than Hakua-san.

You can count on me to be there to help.

That's a pretty good idea,

but you're not just asking because you want to see girls in swimsuits, are you?

I refuse to confirm or deny my motivations.

Don't try and hide your fetishes.

We'll relax on the beach in the afternoon, and have barbecue for dinner.

Then, with full stomachs, we'll have fun with fireworks.

It's a good chance for you to get to know each other better.

Hakua, Kyogyoku, say hello.

Aye.

To be honest, I thought this was a pain,

but as long as I'm here I plan to have fun.

I'm counting on you all.

Come on, you too, say hello.

Wow, I bet it'll be a lot of fun! I can't wait to eat some barbecue!

Karon-san's as energetic as ever!

But to be sure, this is a great chance for us to meet new people and strengthen our relationships.

Don't you think? Airo-san.

Not really.

If I have to say one way or the other, this feels like a bother to me.

I hate the heat.

Little one, remember to play nice with your friends.

Since when have you been my mother, Alice?

Oh my. You don’t have to call me your mother, "young lady" will do fine.

Take this!

Killer technique, Ultra No-Way-In-Hell Super Spike!

With an exceedingly lame attack name like that, there's no way you could defeat me, Karon!

Which means, it's my turn!

Miracle Hyper Jump-Powered Smash!

Alright, I did it!

To think I couldn't stop it at this range...

Working part-time all night might be hard,

but I haven't felt this kind of indignity since I was a hero!

How irritating!

Working part-time all night sure is hard.

When you're tired, you can't summon any strength.

However. That physical limitation is a good thing!

Striving to reach new heights,

dealing with a body that refuses to do as it's told...

Yes, yes, your will may be broken harder than your body in the end, but even so!

Buckling down and refusing to give in

creates its own kind of light at the end of the tunnel!