Twisted Wonderland: Glorious Masquerade - Let the Bell of Solace Ring

Chapter 2-11: I Feel Alive Again!

"Well, we all got what we wanted, and with plenty of time to spare," Ruggie says.

"Yes, we don't have to meet up with the others quite yet," Silver says.

He then asks, "What should we do next?"

Ruggie then hears something, ""Hm? What's that noise?"

Suddenly, Idia shouts, "...WHEW! I feel alive again!"

The boys become confused and notice he has a cup in his hand.

"Huh? What're you drinking, Idia?" Ruggie asks.

"Uh, famous Fleur City grape juice. It's grape-tastic. Why?" Idia answers.

"When did you even buy that...and who ditches their group to get a drink just for themselves?!" Ruggie asks, "You're a junior! You're supposed to be more mature!"

"Dude, you don't have to go full aggro on me," Idia says, "Unlike you guys, my stamina's nonexistent. My fatigue meter is beyond maxed right now. So I was replenishing my sugar and water before I keeled over. Wouldn't want you guys to just leave me collapsed on the street..."

"That looks good. I was just getting thirsty myself," Silver says.

"Likewise. Perhaps we could all go get some drinks?" Ruggie replies.

Suddenly, someone calls out, "Count me in!"

"Hm? I hear someone behind us..." Idia says, and turns around.

Soon, they see Professor Trein, Briar, and the rest of her group.

"Oh, hey there, Grim! Along with Briar, Sereia, Tanzanite, Jasper, Trinket, and Professor Trein," Idia says.

"I'll admit, I was a bit concerned when I saw the roster for Team Star..." Trein says, "But I can see you're all out and about, doing fieldwork as a proper group."

"Eh... More or less," Idia replies.

"Just barely," Ruggie says.

"We were about to buy some grape juice. Idia was telling us about it," Ruggie says.

"Oho, that's a fine idea. Fleur City grapes are delicious," Trein says. He then turns to Briar, "Briar, you should try some as well. I say we join them."

"Of course," Briar says.