You know of a way to do it, don't you, Tesla?
You're always finding loopholes to give that clunky robot trouble.
How disappointing. I wish you'd simply call me astute.
Just hurry up and tell me already.
Being relied on so much sure is a bother.
I'll tell you... but will you do me a favor in exchange?
Yeah, sure. What do you want?
Matoi and Meg Meg?
Nico Nico!
Where are you, Tesla?!
Huh?
How dare you change my shakudama into...
And my Gatlin bullets into...
Shh!
These darn grapefruits!
Asparagus!
What the hell were you thinking?
They were just begging for me to mess with their weapons, leaving them unattended.
So, about my favor...
How about helping me escape?
I swear...
What? What's your problem?
Oh no! The portal keys are in danger!
Huh?!
Damn it all!
You're not getting away!
Nico Nico!
Tesla's Coil!
Stop right there!
Nico Nico!
Noho?
Tesla, was it you who swapped my saw blades with kombu?
It was, wasn't it?
Stop turning everything around you into food!
Bad children need to be punished, don't they?
We should be quick to cut down bad children.
Tesla...
Cut them down swiftly.
Just keep cutting. Cut everything down.
Why don't you just apologize for real?
In that case, the deal's off.
I can't wait to see your face.
Jeez.
Twist my arm, why don't ya?
My shakudama!
Wha?!
All yours.
Bang!
A grapefruit?
Operation Prank was a success!
You can thank me later.
See ya!
Hold it right there!
We made it out...
safely?
Okay, let's hear it. How do I dissolve a partnership?
#02 "Will You Be My Partner?"
Actually, to be honest, I don't know either.
But I think Violetta might!
So it was pointless to ask you.
Wait! Wait!
You've got to be kidding me!
That scared me!
Just as I suspected.
13 sliced through the fabric of the universe and sent Bugdoll back to its world.
Can he really do that?!
If I can harness this, then my comrades...
Huh?
No, it's nothing.
Connecting to the singularity... complete.
Begin channeling of the providence gate.
Total energy within #COMPASS is down due to Bugdoll's attack.
Malfunctions found at various points.
We must push battles between heroes. The energy is needed to maintain #COMPASS.
Initiate communication with all heroes and their partners.
All for the sake of a better world.
Battle Request
Battle Stage
A request to join battle?
Read Looking forward to playing with you! Read When can we meet again? Read Good evening! Read Are you free now? Read Are you already asleep? Read Good morning! Read Are you logged in? Read Let's talk? Read Hello!
Want to join a battle?
Hello, hello!
This is #COMPASS News!
The goddess is here!!!
And I'm your lovely yet fierce ninja girl, Kiryuin Kirara!
I was waiting for this!
That recent Bugdoll attack was pretty tough, wasn't it, everyone?
I see my fave is as stunning as ever today
Speaking of...
What's this about? *excited*
You all know 13, and he's finally partnered up with someone!
I'm here on a battle break
I'm here today to interview Jin, who's at the center of this breaking story!
What?! What?! Time for a scoop!
In my opinion, it was a pretty bold move to team up with a guy like him.
Did 13 have any motives for partnering with you?
Huh?
Let's not talk about the partnership right now!
That battle? Ancient history already!
Buh-bye!
Jeanne, I'm gonna use a card!
Okay!
Anywhere Door!
Anywhere Door Key Transfer
That attack has to be...
Maria!
Don't be naughty now.
You've got a long way to go.
What do you know?!
Let's hear that sweet little voice scream!
What are you doing?
I'm preparing for my next battle.
Didn't take you for the type to hold grudges.
A'plenty!
A'plenty of tomatoes! A little something to cheer you up! Here's a Margherita!
Th-Thank you very much.
Thanks for today!
Order whatever you'd like!
As food goes, he only sells Margherita pizzas, but they're the best!
Welcome, Jin!
Nice to make your acquaintance, Jin! The name's Sergeant!
I'm so happy!
You're his first partner since coming to #COMPASS!
Let us each do our utmost when we meet one another in battle!
So... what worlds do you all hail from?
You wanna know?
I'm the leader of ninjas, as well as a popular streamer with a billion followers!
I was fighting in the United Space Force in the far reaches of space
when Voidoll heard of my valor and summoned me!
And I am the creator of the exquisite Margherita pizza,
as well as the head of the distinguished Puniatowski family.
By the way, my full name is Pierre the Ikassa-Maniaghi Facchinetti
What kind of world is 13 from?
Lallala Lovelyaura Dragonactor Hideyoshi Maximilian Caloverie Björlund Mocchi-Mochi
No idea.
I don't know.
He's not the kind of guy who talks much about himself.
I see...
He's a complete mystery.
Marioge Margherita Wilfred Punit Puniatowski the 77th.
Yeah.
Maybe he'll let you know since you're his partner!
Well, I have no idea where he is now.
I saw him just recently.
Huh?!
Where?!
Well...
At the arcade!
Why did it have to be me?
Jeanne, you've been too wound up about things since Bugdoll attacked.
Think of it as a change of pace.
S-Sorry about this.
Hey, it's 13's partner!
Atari!
Do you know where 13 is?
13? Yeah...
I'll tell you if you can beat me in a game!
I lost...
Wow, you finally won! That's great!
You improved at an amazing pace.
Now please keep your promise and tell me about 13.
Oh, 13?
He's always right over there.
Lyri-Luru Prints
He never plays any of the games. Just hits on the girls who pass by.
Doesn't look like he's here now, though.
I-I see...
More importantly, you're pretty talented!
Your reaction time is incredible!
With skills like that, you'll make a great partner for 13.
Oh, come to think of it, he told me about a new place he likes to hang out lately.
Huh?
Where?!
It's...
the gym!
More, Tadaomi!
Excellent! Just ten to go!
What is this place?
I've never been before.
I can't imagine 13 coming here regularly.
Um, excuse me. About 13...
You're doing great, Tadaomi!
H-Have you seen him?
Great! Another ten!
Gosh, would you listen to Jin when he's talking?
Don't interfere.
I won't stop until you hear him out.
Do you wish to be cut down again?
I'd love a rematch any day.
Calm down, Jeanne.
This isn't a battle stage, Jeanne.
Please put your blade away, Tadaomi.
No clue.
I've never seen 13 do any physical training.
If he visits at all, it's probably for that.
No, next to that.
I-I see...
I have no interest in the likes of him, but I do know where he might be.
Huh?
Where?!
That'd be...
The breath of the forest and the pulse of the river
are all blessings from our ancestors.
Buddy of 13, do you understand his heart?
No, not at all.
Do you know where he is right now?
I do not. You would do well to ask the spirits.
Near water?
Are you being serious right now?
Well, not that it hurt to stop by the fountain, but he isn't here.
Also, how does he know so many people? He's been seen all over the place.
I'm getting more and more confused about who he is...
I'm growing curious too.
You're so honest, Jin.
Huh?
Maybe that's what makes you such a great fit for 13.
Say, why'd you team up with a guy like him in the first place?
That's a little rude, Aojiru!
Aren't there a ton of better heroes out there?
Why?
He reminds me of—
Ow, ow, ow...
13?!
Hey, partner. I've been looking for ya.
I won't allow you to take the portal key on my watch!
Exactly!
I don't know about that!
Coordinate input complete!
Fire!
Come on!
Try to entertain us!
13 participating in a battle?
Expect some unexpected rain.
No way. No more battling for me.
The harmony you demonstrated with your partner in the last battle was beautiful.
Things just happened to work out at the time.
Now hurry up and tell me how to dissolve the partnership.
I really don't recommend it.
13, your buddy was here just now.
You met him?
It's rare to encounter someone with so much potential.
You should treasure him.
Fine, fine.
That's enough. I'll try asking someone else.
Then there's somewhere I'd like to suggest.
Useless!
Justice's multilayer hexa-barrier...
It's truly an impenetrable wall.
I'm surprised.
Yeah, he's a sturdy bastard.
Not that.
You said you weren't going to battle anymore.
Yeah, well, I changed my mind.
Now, let's focus on Justice!
We can't get through his barrier with small attacks.
Meaning we'll have to finish this in one fell swoop with a hero skill!
Leave it to me!
Wh-What?!
Huh?
M-My hero skill...
It won't activate?!
What's wrong?! You can't win without using your skills!
Wh-What gives?
Shit! Well, let's buy some time for now!
Oh no! The portal key is in danger!
What's the matter? Go ahead and turn around.
I won't fall for that!
Thanks!
King of the Skies, Blaze Dragon!
Good job, partner!
All thanks to you, 13!
What's going on?!
13! Watch out!
Tadaomi...
An impossible request.
Even if I knew how to dissolve it, I would not tell you.
What, you too?
Your ally came by earlier.
Ally? Don't know of any.
He has a broad perspective and good intuition.
He's got a lot of potential.
Hey, you guys...
Don't you ever get tired?
Play card! Raging King of the Skies, Blaze Dragon!
Raging King of the Skies, Blaze Dragon
13! Above you!
As expected, it's just as I said.
Shaddup!
Then I'll just have to use him to the fullest! Partner, use my skill!
Got it!
Again?!
What the hell?!
Trying to scare me?
Prepare yourself!
The hell's going on?!
No time to think about it. Another card!
Divine Blessing of the Creator Spirit, Tyowa!
Divine Blessing of the Creator Spirit, Tyowa All, Power
Take this!
Curses!
Tadaomi!
I persevered!
Yeah.
Good job.
Tadaomi!
He's good. But things are about to get tough.
Huh?!
What the hell is this?!
Sorry for the wait, 13!
Now, let's fight!
I won!
Throwing in the towel already?
Your partner didn't give up.
You wanna go again?
I can't beat you when it comes to games.
You make it sound like you can beat me in a battle arena.
All right, I'll enter in fifteen minutes.
If you win, I'll answer your question.
Good grief. What choice do I have?
I'm sick of him buzzing around.
I finally found you.
You flew away, so it was really hard to find you.
I can cut you down now, can't I?
You really pulled a fast one on us earlier.
Shred you to pieces?
I'll blast you full of holes with my Gatlins!
Yes, that's right.
I should cut you up.
Sorry, they caught me!
I want to cut you up right now.
I want to! Right now!
Wait! I have nothing to do with that!
Kill, kill, kill!
Prepare yourself to be blown away!
I feel loads better now.
Sorry, 13.
13!
Hey, partner.
Take another horde!
There's no end to them!
Time to show what you're made of.
Atari's 8-bit monsters are really troublesome.
What should we do, partner?!
Hey, what do we do?!
It's game over! Take a look around you!
W-We're surrounded!
How careless. Failing to keep an eye on your surroundings is a novice mistake.
Bye, 13!
No! Don't tell me he was waiting for this! For just the right moment!
Now!
Play card! All-Range Attack!
All-Range Attack Pierce, Range
He used an area attack to take care of all of them at once!
Nice one, partner!
Let's use my skill to finish him off!
Got it!
I need to recover!
I won't let you!
Take this!
We did it! Thirteen seconds left!
Let's go for the portal key!
Don't forget about me!
I haven't forgotten.
You want to be shredded, don't you? Isn't that right?
He'll make it.
You wouldn't fall to despair over such a small setback, would you...
Tadaomi?
Tadaomi!
Go!
Pierce!
They're neck and neck!
Who was it?!
Wha?!
The battle is over.
Red team wins.
Consider it the honor of your life to witness my form with your own eyes.
Tadaomi!
That was a fine battle.
13 was pretty good!
He's only slightly less cool than me!
Not a bad fight, Tadaomi!
We were so close, partner.
Yeah, but it was fun.
That was a close one.
But you still beat me, so I'll answer you.
About the method to dissolve a partnership you've been looking for...
In truth, I don't actually know either.
That means that no one knows!
So you were looking for a way to dissolve our partnership all this time?
Uh, no.
Well...
Hey!
What did you say?!
You were fighting in order to dissolve your partnership?!
No wonder you couldn't activate your hero skill. Your hearts weren't united.
What about it?
Wait, 13!
What?
Move!
Wha?!
Behind me is a safe zone!
Justice!
Hey, Justice!
Justice!
Huh?
Seriously?