BA+ Volume 1: Foreclosure Task Force+ Chapter 1: First Steps, Lost in Memories

Episode 13: The Black Market Bank Siege

[The episode opens a few moments before the events of the last episode. Problem Solver 68 are waiting inside the Black Market Bank while Ana finishes filling out paperwork with the clerk.]



Bank Clerk: All right, thank you so much for filling these out. We'll proceed to withdraw the funds from the account. Please wait here.

Ana: Understood.

Aru: Hmph, the Black Market Bank. This place gave me nothing but sour memories to hold on. Those pain-staking six hours of waiting just to get turned down our loan in the end.

Kayoko: Wasn't that because you had no credit and a frozen account?

Mutsuki: Not to mention the bounty the Disciplinary Committee put on us.

Aru: (sweating face) ...

Ana: Wait, you outlaws have poor credit and a bounty? (angry face) ...Outlaw Leader Aru, my opinion on your notorious business slash escapade is dropping exponentially, and that's saying something.

Aru: That's not it! Our business is just starting over again! (Ah... Keep it together Aru! Don't let this little chef get on your nerves. What do you have that she doesn't? That's right, experience! If there's anything I've remembered in the previous year, it's staying true to your beliefs. The hard-boiled path of the outlaw, not bound to anything or to fear. This time, I'm getting what I want!)

Aru: U-Uh... Ahem, Ana-san. In the past year I've hesitated too many times. It happened when we took on the Abydos students, when I failed to get a loan at the Black Market, and all the other bizarre things that happened in Kivotos. Only when I was inspired by seeing real outlaws in action was I able to get on my feet and strive forward!

Aru: Well no more holding back! If I am going to become the greatest outlaw in all of Kivotos, I need to give it my all this year!

Aru: And it all starts here, getting compensation for my well-earned injuries.

Kayoko: President, technically your injuries were an accident.

Ana: Hmm... Your speech... was annoying. Although, it was oddly inspiring. Well said.

Aru: That's right, I won't tolerate any of your opin- ...Huh!? What did you say?

Haruka: A-Ana-san, are you praising Aru-sama?

Ana: Yes. She is a good leader. Still an aspiring outlaw, but a leader regardless. Each of you see that too, unless there are any objections?

Haruka: N-None! I would follow Aru-sama no matter what!

Mutsuki: Aru-chan's way too much fun to stop hanging out with. I'm with her all the way!

Kayoko: Same.

Aru: (embarrassed face) Ah... you guys...

Bank Clerk: Excuse me. I do apologize for the interruption.

Ana: What is it?

Bank Clerk: We are having trouble with certifying the account ownership. There's a discrepancy between the ID and the name under it. Do you happen to possess anything to confirm the bank account is yours?

Ana: Right, the account would be under our "family" surname. (Ana pulls out a very worn-out ID card) Here, check this ID. The serial number should also still work.

Bank Clerk: Let me see. (The clerk checks the ID) ...!!? (Suddenly the Bank Clerk goes into a cold sweat and returns the ID) A-Apologies Madam, I-I didn't know! I- We'll check the information immediately! Please wait!