4★ Rui - Undefeated Core Gamer (Part 1)
Leon: ......What's this?
Noah: Something wrong?
Leon: We received a message from Rui-sama for the Kamen Cafe.
I’m not sure of the details, but it seems he’s requesting a coffee delivery.
Noah: Huh? Did we even offer that kind of service?
Leon: Unfortunately, we don’t offer that service.
Our cafe's concept is all about enjoying wearing masks inside the store.
That said, the message mentioned it’s 'urgent.' Could there be something keeping him too busy to come in?
Noah: I'm a little worried about him...
Leon: That being said, we can’t make special exceptions just for Rui-sama. I’ll go ahead and send him a message to decline.
Noah: Well... I think I'll go and check things out myself. I’d like to see how things are going.
Leon: Please wait, Noah-sama! If you're going then, I have to be there as well!
A butler cannot send his master out on errands!
Noah: But, an Agent's mission to to support Riders right? Just leave it to me.
Leon: As expected of you, Noah-sama... You truly are a reflection of the agent! [1]
Noah: Hahaha, you're exaggerating.
[ —At the Arcade]
Noah: (The location from Rui's message is here, right?)
(The address says 'Masked Fight'... Isn't that the name of a game?) [2]
(Ah, maybe I should go ask that kid if he knows)
Hello, do you know where the game 'Masked Fight' is?
Primary school student: .....
[SPLASH]
Noah: Waah?! so cold! Was that.... a water gun?!
Primary school student: Mwuahahaha!
Noah: He ran off?! What a terrible prank...
What should I do? My outfit is soaking wet...
???: Hey, make sure you didn't get my order wet.
Noah: Eh? ...Oh! Rui-san!
Rui: Where's the coffee?
Noah: Before that, what was the 'urgent' reason for requesting a coffee delivery?
Rui: You'll understand when you see it for yourself. I'm in the middle of a game right now. I can't leave until I finish it.
Noah: Huh? No way, you sent me for that reason??
Rui: Is that a bad thing?
[Then you should have said so! I was really worried!]
Rui: I see, good work.
[No... I'm just relieved that nothing bad happened.]
Rui: ...Heh, good to hear.
Rui: Better yet, can I have my coffee now?
Noah: Ah, sorry I kept you waiting!
Translation notes:
[1] [Spoilers for Main Story Prologue] what Leon meant here is Noah's father, who used to be an agent that supported Riders and was the one who created the Rider Station. He passed away due to an illness.
[2] Masked Fight or 覆面ファイト (fukumen faito) is wrestling while wearing a mask as part of their persona. They're more popular today especially in Mexico where it's called Lucha Libre