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There once was a powerless prince who saved a kingdom with his tiny courage.

The courage to face challenges...

The courage to never give up...

The courage to trust others...

A treasure chest of untold courage is now about to be opened.

Ranking of Kings

— The Treasure Chest of Courage —

The callous absurdity I've carried with me since birth

meant playing shadow tag to find my next meal

Bit by bit, my heart got bent out of shape

until I tuned out both the cheers and the jeers

That's how I survived my initial loneliness

Night falls and the darkness grows

blending in, coalescing

around so trivial a fate as my own

Hey, I want to get through to you

though I may only know commonplace words

It's so frustrating having to be like this

Hey, never mind that it may not be easy

to become angry or let yourself cry

because someone could be listening in

The only thing that's certain is the temperature

whether or not we can speak heart to heart

After the fighting was over, Bojji took the throne as king.

However, his best friend, Kage, had secretly disappeared.

Bojji the King

Many scars remain from all the fighting.

As it stands, this budget will not be enough.

Somehow, we must raise more funding.

The deterioration of the soldiers' barracks is also becoming an issue.

How are we going to address that?

King Bojji...

King Bojji, do you not miss your friend now that he is gone?

I see.

I was thinking of going into town to conduct an inspection.

How would you like to come along, King Bojji?

Hokuro!

Y-Yes, sir!

We're going into town. You come with us.

A-As you wish, sir!

I'm always a bit awkward around Master Bebin.

He has that scowl and everything.

The town has mostly recovered,

and it's on its way to being as busy as it was before.

Oh, King Bojji...

Go on, children.

Hello.

Hi!

Hi!

King Bojji!

King Bojji!

Aw, not again. King Bojji...

My clothes!

Crying won't do any good.

Just give them up.

What's this? He can borrow those?

You're sure?

Thanks.

Ha-ha! They're baggy on you!

Say, are you by any chance the king?

Huh?!

You're right! It is the king!

Wait up, King!

King Bojji!

King Bojji, thank goodness you're safe!

H-Huh?

K-King Bojji?!

The king let me borrow his clothes.

My clothes got ruined, you see.

King Bojji, you're always much too kind.

King Bojji, helping others is good, but you are the king of this land.

Were you to catch a cold, you could not defend the country if necessary.

Now, let's get going.

Pippy!

Pippy!

Is something the matter?

Well, our pet bird has disappeared.

Pippy!

You want to help them find their bird?

Very well. There's no guarantee that we'll find it, though.

Pippy!

Pippy!

I'm exhausted!

Pippy...

King, I have something for you.

Old habits die hard. I sure did buy a huge loaf of bread.

I doubt I can eat all of this by myself. If only Bojji were here...

Hmm? What, are you hungry?

Heh heh. You like it?

Hmm? Where did you come from?

I bet you've got a family or friends, don't you?

If so, you should go home. They'll be worried about you.

Hmm?

Be careful flying home! And appreciate what you've got.

I wonder... how Bojji is doing now.

A leaf whistle.

Pippy!

It's Pippy!

Pippy!

Pippy!

Oh, Pippy!

Thank goodness you're all right.

Sorry about that.

Are you okay? Are you hurt?

I'm so glad.

Thank you, King!

See you later! Thank you!

It's great that Pippy got back safely, isn't it, King Bojji?

Now, we should get back to the castle, too.

I'd like to know where he is. See to it.

Heh heh! I found a great spot. I think I'll turn in early today.

My bed!

Honestly, what's a guy to do?

Ranking of Kings

Resolving to meet up again with his dear friend,

Bojji departs on a journey.

And so, carrying on in his footsteps, his brother Daida becomes king.

The Melancholy of King Daida

The kingdom was about to take a new step forward.

Miranjo,

how do you like living like this? Are you starting to settle in a bit?

Yes...

I know you're just trying to be stoic.

Huh?

You said you wanted to do something for the country, right?

Yes.

Give it a little while longer.

There are those who still don't think too highly of us.

Let's take things slowly.

Thank you very much.

I understand how you feel, King Daida.

King Daida!

What's all the fuss about?

I'm terribly sorry, sire.

We just received word that the Ranking judge

will be coming to the castle soon!

I see.

Have the Big Four assemble in the throne room.

I'll be there shortly.

Yes, sire.

Sorry, Miranjo. We'll talk again later.

The judge, huh? Things are about to get busy.

Lady Miranjo...

What could she be doing in the library?

The judge will be visiting the kingdom soon.

As its king, I cannot afford to lose out a second time.

I want you to train me.

I need to be strong enough to defend the nation.

Please.

Then, Domas, let me spar with you.

Dispose of Apeas and Sandeo for not voting for me.

King Daida has been training ever since the day we heard, huh?

Hmm. The look on his face has become much more favorable.

Yeah. That is the look of someone carrying a country on his shoulders.

We're not finished yet!

King Daida...

It is time for our meeting.

Excuse me. That will be enough for today.

Hey, what's the meaning of this?!

What do you mean, construction has been halted?!

I don't know what else to tell you.

All I know is that until those above us settle on a reconstruction policy,

all construction is on hold.

Without a job to do, we can't make a living!

Where are we on the matter of the deteriorating barracks?

Sire,

demolition work has gotten underway,

but the decision of whether to rebuild the barracks,

or whether to build something else has not yet been made.

Why the holdup? What's taking so long?

I-I beg your pardon, sire.

I'll see if I can come up with any good ideas about rebuilding it.

And if you have any ideas, feel free to speak up.

Y-Yes, sire.

Y-Yes, sire.

Delaying construction is putting others out, as well.

Continue the demolition as scheduled.

As you wish, sire.

Miranjo?

King Daida, begging your pardon,

but I need you to look over these documents.

Right...

Do you mean it, sire?

Yes. I'd like to go as soon as tomorrow.

There may be things we can find out by touring the town.

I think that's a good idea.

The people will also be delighted.

It's King Daida!

Imagine, him coming here!

King Daida!

Yes, we are aware that there is a dispute over the matter of the barracks.

Now that the peace has been restored,

there isn't much need to bother rebuilding the barracks at all.

True enough. But if that's the case, what should we build?

Are you all right?!

Your cane.

Wh-What is it?

Th...

...a...

..n...

...k...

...s.

"Thanks."

Sorii, Bebin, can I...

ever become the kind of king

who can stand by the people, the way Brother did?

Imagine,

hearing those words coming from King Daida.

Now Prince Bojji is the one King Daida wants to be like?

Hurry! There's been an accident at the barracks demolition site!

Someone's been pinned under the rubble!

Damn it, it won't budge!

Hang in there!

Bebin! Sorii!

K-King Daida?

Let's lift it off him!

Right!

Ready, set...

M-My arm!

Just sit tight! You'll be fine!

Oh, amazing!

He's healing him!

King Daida! Thank you so much!

Hmph, you're making too much of it.

Not just for that!

We heard that you were the one who let the construction start up again!

That's right! We've been able to work today because of you, King Daida!

Yeah! Yeah!

Thank you very much!

Yeah, King Daida!

Thank you very much!

You are starting to feel right at home as king, aren't you?

Hmph!

No one asked you.

King Daida,

there is something I have to tell you.

Miranjo came all the way out here?

Yes. Apparently, she has been visiting here for a month now.

Okay, everyone, hold out your hands.

You do know what will happen...

if you mess this up, don't you?

Here we go.

Miranjo!

"Hello"!

Hello...

King Daida?

I had no idea you were teaching the children to read, write,

and even sign, too.

I apologize for not telling you.

The children kept begging me to read books to them, so...

When they said thanks, I just went ahead and ended up teaching them...

Teacher, come play with us!

Tell me, are your teacher's lessons easy to follow?

Mm-hmm! I can do addition now!

You can?

I've gotten so I can read books!

You have? That's great.

I can read books now, too!

Is that right?

Me too!

Me too!

Me too!

Miranjo...

Yes?

Let's start a school.

Huh?

I've been thinking about what to build on the site of the barracks.

I'm building a school. You'll teach there.

For the country's future, as well as the children's.

Will you do it?

Miranjo...

Yes.

Yes!

Thank you so much, King Daida.

Your precious words are now fluttering through the sky

The nights when I was alone still had countless stars

Even now, they're close at hand whenever I close my eyes

With no destination, I kept on walking

Although I was tired, I kept on walking

I just wanted to remain in prayers forever

Covered in scars, covered in mud

stretching out hands that won't reach

I want to seize a fragment of my hopes and dreams right this minute

Keep smiling, keep smiling, you don't have to be strong

That sweet smile, that sweet smile is all you need

Your unique smile brings the power and strength

to chase away all the clouds

Your precious words are now fluttering through the sky