Event Story – Chocolate Mint Feud! ch.6

 

Nico: As for you guys...

 

Advisor & Executive: ......

 

Nico: You'll get executive treatment. I need you to help keep the family together.

 

Advisor: Thank you, boss.

 

Executive: ... Understood, young master Nico.

No, boss! I'm really glad you came back!

 

Nico: ... Is that right.

 

Jude: They wrapped that up pretty swiftly. A bit anticlimactic.

 

Teo: Big bro's the eldest son. He's been groomed as the heir way more than me.

 

Jude: Groomed? You can fight too?

Teo: I'm not a fighter, alright? I mean, come on, using violence to solve problems nowadays is just ridiculous.

 

Jude: I see. Then I have no interest in you.

 

Teo: W- What's with the attitude... Well, I'm glad you're not interested in me anyway.

 

Nico: Alright, I'm going to go negotiate with the Mozzarella Family. Can you tell me where their hideout is?

Advisor: Their hideout is in Red South—

 

Teo: Ah~ I looked into that earlier. Seems they already moved.

 

Nico: Where to?

 

Teo: That's what I can't figure out. I checked every suspicious registration record and every chat that looked like they were discussing something shady, but nothing.

I think they're probably laying low and avoiding the internet because they're wary of me.
When we were attacked, my phone was the first thing they destroyed.

 

Nico: I see. So they're hiding the old‑fashioned way now.

 

Teo: Exactly. Well, even then, you can't erase all traces. Give me about a month and I can track them down.

 

Nico: We don't have all that time.

 

Teo: I don't want to do it either, honestly.
 

Nico: ... Guess I'll have to rely on my apprentice.
 

Teo: ... Apprentice? You mean that guy, Billy?

 

Nico: Yeah. He's good at digging things up without relying on the internet.
 

Teo: Why not just use our underlings instead?

Nico: If they get caught, it'll inevitably lead to a clash. Billy can handle it quietly.
 

Jude: Billy...

 

Nico: The rookie with the goggles who also works as an informant.

Jude: Ah, that guy. Yeah, he was good at gathering intel.

 

Teo: Well, if big bro, the boss, says so, I don't care either way.

Jude: So, once we find the hideout, what then?

 

Nico: Isn't it obvious?

We storm in and sort things out.

 

 

Nico: Phew... we're here.

 

Jude: Your brother didn't come with us, huh.

 

Nico: That might have looked like a dump, but it's home to him.

And he said he's way too sleepy to move around.

 

Are you sure you don't want me to send you home?
 

Jude: If we stopped by my place, I'd have to feed you before sending you off.
 

Nico: ... You know me well.

 

Jude: We've sparred countless times. You pick things up when you fight someone long enough.

 

Nico: You can't remember people's faces, but you notice stuff like that.

 

Jude: ... Faces, huh.

 

Nico: What? Why are you staring at me?

 

Jude: No, I just thought you had an interesting look today. I've known you for quite a while, but I've never seen that expression on you before.

 

Nico: ... What expression?

 

Jude: Look in the mirror. You look like a cold‑blooded commander standing on a battlefield.

Nico: ......

 

Jude: Well, today was pretty fun. Let me know when you find the enemy hideout.

 

Nico: ... Got it.

 

Nico: ......

 

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Event Story – Chocolate Mint Feud! ch.7

ーThe day before Valentine's Day.

 

Sage: Wow, you've got almost everything ready!

 

Bianchi: Right? I threw it together pretty fast, but it turned out pretty cute.
 

Sage: Yeah, the mint green looks really nice.

 

Jude: You said the costumes are in this color too, right?

 

Bianchi: Yes, I've got four costumes lined up, so look forward to tomorrow.

 

Jude: Ahh, I can't wait to put on Bianchi's costume.

 

Sage: Nico, let's do our best tomorrow~

 

Nico: .......

 

Sage: Nico?

 

Nico: Ah, sorry. I spaced out.

 

Sage: Are you okay? You seem tired lately.

 

Nico: ... Really? I feel the same as always.

 

Sage: No, I'm pretty sure you're tired. You barely ate any omelets yesterday...

If something is bothering you, don't hold back.

 

Nico: ... I know.

 

Jude: ? Nico, you haven't told Sage about that thing?

 

Nico: ... Something like that.

 

Sage: 'That thing'? Jude-kun...?

 

Jude: If you don't know, ask him directly. I don't know if I'm allowed to talk about it.

Nico: ... It's fine. I figured I should tell him anyway.

 

Sage: Um...

 

Nico: My old man was shot and killed. And after a bunch of stuff happened, I ended up leading the Giorno family.

 

Sage: What!?

 

Jude: And I've been appointed as a fall guy.

 

Bianchi: ... Do you even understand what that means?

 

Jude: No, not really. What does a fall guy do, Bianchi?

 

Bianchi: ... You're better off not knowing. Though it might be the kind of job you'd like.

 

Sage: Nico, could you tell me a bit more about it? Only what you can share, of course...
 

Nico: The thing is—

 

Sage: I see... so that's what happened...

 

Nico: Sorry for keeping quiet. I didn't want you worrying about weird things.

Sage: No, it's okay... I don't really understand the underworld anyway.

 

Bianchi: But if the mafia goes into an all-out war, we won't be able to stay uninvolved.

 

Sage: Yeah, civilians could get dragged into it.

 

Nico: I'll make sure that never happens.

 

Sage: ... Hey, is there anything I can do? I'll help with anything.

Nico: ... I want you to wait, Sage.

 

Sage: Just wait?

 

Nico: Yeah. With Licht...

Oh, and I want to eat your apple pie.

 

Sage: Hehe, apple pie, huh? Okay. I'll bake plenty and have them ready for you.

 

Nico: Thanks.

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Event Story – Chocolate Mint Feud! ch.8

Sage: Hehe, apple pie, huh? Okay. I'll bake plenty and have them ready for you.

 

Nico: Thanks.

Bianchi: ... Jude, I have a favor to ask.

Jude: Just say the word, Bianchi. If it's your wish, I'll grant not just three, but however many you desire, no matter what it is.

However, I won't agree to any request that involves leaving your side.

 

Bianchi: ... I know.

This situation is right up your alley, isn't it? Take good care of our sweet Nico.
 

Jude: What about the Chocolate Mint Fair, though? Will that be alright?

 

Bianchi: We'll handle that ourselves. So you focus on doing everything you can on your end.
I'm counting on you, Jude.

Jude: That's quite a powerful request.

Leave it to me, Bianchi! I'll stop this mafia conflict even if I have to take down every last one of them!

 

Bianchi: Don't go overboard.

 

Nico: ? It's Teo.

Yes?

Teo: 「Aah~ Are you done with your talk, big bro? I have an urgent matter to discuss.」
 

Nico: ... You're watching us on the security cameras, aren't you?

 

Teo: 「No, I just checked your location 'cause it was urgent.」

 

Nico: What is it? Did you find the hideout?

Teo: 「Almost! I'm using the info I got from your apprentice and checking surveillance cameras and stuff to track them down.
And then I spotted someone who looks like a Mozzarella Family member. I listened in on their conversation and heard something crazy...」

 

Nico: What?

 

Teo: 「They say tomorrow they're launching a full assault on the Giorno Family, turning it into a Bloody Valentine...」

 

 

—Valentine's Day.

 

Executive: Bloody Valentine, you say? Guess we've got ourselves a full‑scale war!

 

Jude: Right, the only way forward is a full-scale war.

Teo: I found out the exact location of their hideout. We can storm it anytime. What's the plan?

 

Advisor: Why wait? We should strike first. We can catch them off guard.

 

Jude: Yeah, attacking is best. Waiting is boring anyway.

Executive: I've let our guys know to gear up. We can move whenever.

 

Jude: Then, make sure to tell them to go all out. Anyone who holds back won't be forgiven.

 

Executive: ... You sure know your stuff.

 

Advisor: As expected of the boss' right‑hand man... Excuse me, I mean, fall guy. You seem well‑versed in mafia tactics.

 

Jude: I don't know anything about mafia tactics. I'm just coming up with ways I can enjoy myself.

 

Teo: ... How is someone like this a hero?

 

Nico: Everyone, shut up.

 

Executive & Advisor: ... !

Jude: Oi, Nico, you can't just tell us to shut up in the middle of a strategy meeting.

 

Nico: I'll decide what we do. So be quiet… Especially you, Jude.

 

Jude: Me?

 

Teo: Duh? You're the craziest of them all.
 

Jude: I see. I thought I was helping, like Bianchi asked...

Well, whatever. Just tell me what you want to do, then.

 

Nico: Jude and I will settle things with the Mozzarella family. The rest of you do nothing.

 

Executive: Boss, they're coming to attack us. What do you mean, 'do nothing'?

 

Advisor: No one's going to sit still and get shot.

 

Nico: I'll talk to them before it comes to that. Jude, you're coming with me.

 

Jude: Just the two of us? Haha, that's way more fun.

 

Nico: I'd rather avoid whatever you consider fun...

 

We're heading out. Teo, take care of the rest.

 

Teo: Okaaay~ Good luck, big bro~

 

Executive: O- Oi. The boss really went to their hideout with just that Jude guy?

 

Advisor: Even if it's the boss' decision, I doubt the two of them will make a difference...

 

Teo: Oi, this is big bro's decision. Going against it is betrayal, got it?


 

???: ーOh? Betrayal, huh.

 

Teo: ...?

 

???: Mind repeating what you mean by betrayal?

Teo: Really... are you kidding me...

 

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Event Story – Chocolate Mint Feud! ch.9

 

Jude: This place looks abandoned, is their hideout really here?

 

Nico: Seems so. A place like this would be hard to find even online.
 

Enemy mafioso A: ? Who's there?

 

Jude: Heh, looks like they've shown up. What now?

 

Nico: Even if they come at us, keep the fighting to a minimum. Let's head straight for the boss office.

 

Jude: Leave it to me.

 

Enemy mafioso A: ...! Intruders! Shoot! Shoot them!!

Mozzarella boss: Damn it, intruders now of all times!?

I made sure to hide the base so thoroughly that even Teo Giorno wouldn't be able to find it.

They must've had one hell of an informant...

 

Jude: Is this the boss' office?

 

Mozzarella boss: The hell... A hero!?

 

Jude: Haha, that was a decent number of bullets. The equipment isn't up to military standards, but I still had a blast.

What's this? I thought this was a mafia boss' office, but all I see are lackeys.

 

Mozzarella boss: What did you just say...!? I'm the boss!

 

Jude: That so? You looked so weak I mistook you for a grunt.

 

Mozzarella boss: Wh- What was that...!?

 

Jude: Whatever. I came here because I need something from you.

 

Mozzarella boss: Need something...?

 

Jude: Yeah. But ask the details to the guy behind you.

 

Nico: You're the Mozzarella boss?

 

Mozzarella boss: Nico Giorno!? Why are you here!?

 

Nico: I'm just here to stop the conflict.

Mozzarella boss: That's not what I meant!

 

Nico: ...?

 

Mozzarella boss: Why aren't you at the Chocolate Mint Fair!?

 

Nico: ... What do you mean?

 

Sage: Alright, setup and stocking are all set. I'm glad we made it in time for the opening!

 

Bianchi: Good work, darling.

Fufu, the costume also looks great on you. If I may say so myself, it turned out perfectly ♪

 

Sage: I think so too. Thanks, Bianchi-san ♪

I wish Nico and Jude-kun could've worn theirs with us...

 

Bianchi: No need to worry. They said they'd come later, remember?

 

Sage: Yes, you're right. And Jude-kun would never break a promise to you.

 

Bianchi: ... Well, I suppose that's true. Though sometimes I find Jude's take on our promises to be a bit excessive.

Haah, even if he's dealing with the mafia, I hope he's not going overboard...

 

Sage: Hehe, it's Jude-kun we're talking about, after all.

Okay, we need to focus on the shop! Customers should be arriving soon, right?

 

Bianchi: ... Speaking of, dear, don't you think the customers look strange?

 

Sage: ... Strange?

Hmm, they do seem kind of frenzied, but maybe they're just people who really want chocolate mint?

 

Bianchi: You mean those scary-looking guys with wrinkles on their foreheads?

 

Sage: Uh… then maybe they're just super against chocolate mint?

 

Bianchi: That's definitely creepy in its own way.

But this sensation... if anything—

 

 

Nico: ... What did you just say?

 

Mozzarella boss: The target of this attack isn't the Giorno family's hideout. It's you, Nico Giorno.

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Event Story – Chocolate Mint Feud! ch.10

Nico: ... What did you just say?

 

Mozzarella boss: The target of this attack isn't the Giorno family's hideout. It's you, Nico Giorno.

Nico: Why me?

 

Mozzarella boss: Isn't it obvious? With the boss dead, the only successors left are you or Teo Giorno.

Teo Giorno is a nuisance too, but he broke our agreement and teamed up with Eclipse. No one would accept him as boss.

Meaning, if we get rid of you, the Giorno family will fall into a succession dispute and tear itself apart.

That's why we chose today. We heard you'd be helping at the Chococolate mint Fair.

 

Nico: I see...
So you were planning to drag Sage and Bianchi into this.

 

Mozzarella boss: I didn't care who got dragged in. As long as we killed you.

 

Nico: Kh...!

 

Jude: Nico.

 

Nico: You're going to wish you hadn't done that.

 

Jude: NICO!

 

Nico: What?

 

Jude: Forget that small fry and get to the venue, now!

 

Nico: But this guy—

 

Jude: We just need him to order his men to stand down, right? I'll take care of that!

You go! Don't let them ruin the fair Bianchi worked so hard on.

 

Nico: Jude...

 

Jude: If you get it, go already! You have to make sure Bianchi and Sage don't get dragged into this.

Nico: Got it. I'm counting on you.

Mozzarella boss: Hah! Is he really just walking right into our attack?

 

Jude: Hey, you.

 

Mozzarella boss: What?

 

Jude: You heard me, right? I was just in it for the fun of this mafia war, but if Bianchi gets dragged into it, that's a different story.

 

Mozzarella boss: Eh-...

 

Jude: I have no mercy for those who hurt Bianchi.

 

Mozzarella boss: W‑ Wait...! Let's talk this out...!

 

Jude: Sorry, but I'm only interested in what Bianchi has to say.

 

Nico: ーーSage, Bianchi!

 

Sage: Ah! Nico?

 

Nico: ... Huh? What about the attack?

 

Sage: Ahaha, I knew that's why you came rushing over.

 

Nico: What do you mean?

 

Sage: Well, that's...



Bianchi: The mafia guys who came to attack? I neutralized them all.

With my ability ♪

 

Nico: They're all asleep...
Err, what happened exactly?

 

Bianchi: The moment we opened, a bunch of rough-looking guys rushed in and tried to fire machine guns.

 

Sage: But since we sensed it beforehand, Bianchi-san used their ability to make them see illusions.

 

Bianchi: I don't like using it on civilians, but this counts as self‑defense, right?

 

Sage: I don't think people carrying machine guns would count as civilians.

 

Nico: Haah... thank goodness...

Sage: Did you come because you were worried?

 

Nico: If they attacked out of the blue, you could've been in danger.

 

Bianchi: That's true. But of course we'd take precautions.

 

Sage: Yeah. After all, we're heroes.

 

Nico: Right.

 

Sage: Yep ♪

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