Part 45: Episode 45: Wasting Time Again, Part 1

Episode 45: Wasting Time Again, Part 1

Part One? For real?
This is ridiculous!
Ridiculous.
Now, now. We just need to do this I guess. Previously, we had a silly election thing. Now, on Neptune…



Still, not saying anything is kind of… Well, I doubt Neptune will care, but…
Whatcha mumbling to yourself?
Whoa! N-Neptune!? Where the hell did you come from?
Let’s not overreact or whatever. I heard you mention my name and so here I am. Need something from me?
Well…not really…
You sure? You look like you wanna say stuff.
I just told you I don’t! I mean, do you want something from me?
Nope, nothing important. I hope you aren’t biting your nails over what happened earlier.
No, I’m not worried about it. Why would I stress out over you?
Uh-oh, did I ever mention that it was about me? I think I caught you.

We can do this. I mean, how many of these silly scenes could possibly be left?
Um, well, take a look.
Seriously? Ugh.



Well, whatever. I know I came back late, but as you can see, I’m totally A-1.
So…don’t worry about me.
I said I wasn’t…
…
…I’m sorry, Neptune.
Hey, I said not to worry. Iffy, you’re really random about the stuff you take seriously.
Don’t call me random. First off, I’m surrounded by psychos-including you. Of course I have to be serious.
Wait, are you saying I’m…weird?
You’re like the paragon of dorky weirdness. Wow. I feel a lot better now.
Baww, I’ve been trying to be serious, though.
I’ll make up for your insanity. We finally get to hang out again.
Yep. Okay Iffy, you can take the role of the straight-faced punchline chick.
Okay, okay. Jeez. You make it sound so…sterile.

Why are we the ones who have to do this? Where’s anyone else?
Well, our sisters are still chasing Underling around, and we can’t get Gust and Nisa.
Oh, right.



Sup, Compa? Oh, right. I never thanked you properly. Thanks bunches for saving me!
It’s no problem. Just so you’re fine. How’s your body? Any problems?
Nopers! I’m all sorts of fine!
There’s no way. You were held up by cords for three years. Let Nurse Compa see!
Huh? No, I’m seriously fine. Like, really and totally.
Just lift up your hoodie dress. If you have any bruises, I’ll heal them.
But…if I let you treat me…You’ll wrap me up in bondages again.
I already told you, they’re bandages! I’m not just a student anymore. That sort of thing won’t happen.
Hmm… Can you really take care of me?
I cam confident in my mad nursing skills. Please allow me to take care of you!
I’ll get this dressed right away. My hands might be cold…
Bwahaha! Yeha, but they tickle too!
Oh, don’t move. I’ve got to examine you some more. Please bear with it.
B-But I can’t take it! Bwaahahahaha!
Hmm, all your muscles are stiff. You’re like an old lady.
Oh. Maybe I should exercise, like, ever.
That will take time and hard effort. I’ll massage you every night until you loosen up a little.
What!? You’re gonna feel me up at night?
Don’t make it sound so racy! It’s just a muscle massage!
I’m usually the touchy one… You’re gonna tickle me to death…
Once you’re all better, you can tickle me to your heart’s content.

Rom, why do you hang out with Nepgear so much now?
She’s just nice.



Goodness, is this a drawing of me? You’re quite an artist, Rom.
Hehehe. Miss Nepgear, draw me next.
Are you sure? I’m not what you would call artistically inclined.
They’re such good little friends. Rom has really opened up to Nepgear.
Hmm.
What is the matter? You look more serious than usual.
I’m her big sister. It’s complicated.
Oh, could you be jealous? There’s no need to worry. You’ll always be her real big sister.
I’ve been gone for three years.
Perhaps, but she has only known Nepgear for less than one.
I’m still bothered by it. I’ll just ask her directly.
No, this isn’t something you should ask!

That’s not an answer!



Hello, Blanc. How are you today?
What is it, Blanc?
I’ll be blunt. Who’s better, me or Nepgear?
Huh?
Um, Blanc, what’re you saying?
Shut up, Nepgear. Rom, answer.
Both.
You can’t like both better. That’s a logical fallacy.
I dunno.
Yes, you have to know. It’s all in your mind.
Hmmm…
Blanc, I think you’re troubling Rom…
I said to shut up. Answer the question, Rom.
…Blanc.
Me!? W-Well, if that’s true, it’s fine.
Blanc, who do you like better? Me or Ram?
Huh?
You just asked me the same…
The same kind of question? W-Well…uh…
Amazing. Rom is making Blanc panic.
As I warned, this is not something you can go around and ask.
Tell me who you like more. Me or Ram?
Idiot, how could I possibly answer that!?

Great, now she’s stormed off. I’ll try to lure her back with some candy.



Wow! You’re a good artist, Rom.
Hehehe. Ram is even better.
Is that so? I’d like to see her work, too.
Meh! Rom is all over that woman again…
Hey, Rom!
Hi…
Hello, Ram.
Whatever! Stop hogging Rom!
Huh? I’m not trying to…
Rom, did you get bored of playing with me?
Uh-uh.
Then let’s play. Not with her, just me!
Can Miss Nepgear play, too?

Miss Nepgear, our sisters are crazy.
Y-Yeah.



But it’d be even more fun with three.
no way! I refuse to play with that dummy!
Ugh, fine, whatever! I’ll play by myself!
Um…
What did I do to make her hate me? I thought we had gotten on pretty good terms.
That’s not it. Ram was acting funny.
Really?
I dunno much, but…sorry.
No, please, you don’t have to apologize.
I want all of us to be friends.
I need to do something about this.

Oh, um, and Miss Nepgear? Is Gust a bad person?
I-I think she’s a good person, she just does bad things sometimes.



Yikes!
Whatcha lookin’ at? Lemme see.
Lemme see, too…
I-It’s nothing interesting.
Oh, is this an internet auction? I use this sometimes, too.
Really? I’ve never tried it.
It’s convenient, sometimes. You can find hardware you’ll never see in regular stores.
Shoppin’? Whatcha buyin’?
This is my secret specialty shop. Please, no eyeing my online wares.
* sneak, sneak * …Handkerchief…socks…
Whoa, Gust just said not to look!
Handkerchief and socks? Who’d want to buy those? Actually, who’d want to sell them?
Well, um…See, I found them curbside…
Do people really pay for them?
Sometimes they go for premium.
I guess there’s a fetish for everything. Oh, would you look at that. They really do sell for a lot.

I-I guess taking money out of the hands of perverts is a net good? Maybe?



Yikes again!
Goodness. That handkerchief is the one Neptune gave to me.
I lost that spoon the other day.
Wh-What? Those panties look familiar. No way! Did you…!?
O-Oh really? I had no idea. I sold them without knowing.
Don’t lie, you lying liar! Our previous ownership is stated right there in the descriptions!
Crap. Jig is up.
You’ve got to be kidding me! Give those back to us, right now!
She’s right! That was an important gift…
No way to return what already sold. I should tell you most profitable item was Rom’s used cereal spoon.
Really?
You’re in high demand, Rom.
Wh-What the heck! A cereal spoon cost more than my…my underwear!?
Whoa, your big girl panties went for the lowest price.
I…I don’t get it! You all manipulated these, I see. Shilling your own auctions and leaving mine at the lowest price!
We would never do that. We didn’t even know these were being sold online.
Ew, what’s that smell coming from Uni? Oh yeah, it’s jealousy. What a baby!
Baby…
Wh-Who are you calling a baby!?
Whew. They got distracted, as planned. Until they forget about this, I must refrain from selling their stuff.

They’re really taking a long time. Rom, do the next episode thing so we can go see what’s up.
O-Okay. Next Time, Hyperdimension Neptunia, Mark Two: Wasting Time Again, Part Two.