The story opens up with Sand Cat and Serval together in the desert. Serval comments that the desert reminds her of a massive sandbox, and invites Sand Cat to play with her. Sand Cat agrees, as it is in her nature as a Sand Cat to do just that sort of thing. Serval begins to make a sand castle, asking for Mirai and the Protagonist to join her. However, after Serval finishes the sand castle, Sand Cat destroys it, causing Serval to cry. Sand Cat's only reaction to Serval crying is indifferently asking why she is so noisy. This prompts Serval to call Sand Cat an idiot.
Before the two can continue their quarrel, a Cerulean appears, and the duo fight and defeat it. Afterwards, Serval asks Sand Cat why she is acting like this to her, prompting her to ask why she is crying. Sand Cat is confused, as Serval seems to be crying about a "thing" made of sand that was wasting water falling over. Seeing how little Sand Cat cared about her sand castle, Serval begins to cry even harder. Mirai goes to console her, telling her that she thinks that Sand Cat does not have bad intentions. However, seeing that Serval has not stopped crying, Sand Cat tells her to shut up.
This upsets Serval greatly, causing her to ask if Sand Cat really hates her so much as to say something like that. Sand Cat disagrees, but has to stop and point out another approaching Cerulean, which the two fight. Serval compliments Sand Cat for being able to notice the Cerulean in the desert. Sand Cat refutes that this was anything special, stating it is normal and that Serval was simply slacking off for not noticing it. Sand Cat then covers Serval in sand, causing Serval to note that her body feels lighter. Mirai steps in, commenting that for Sand Cat, digging in the sand and getting it everywhere is the same as playing. Sand Cat responds confusedly, asking if there is any other way to play with sand. Serval finally understands Sand Cat's actions, and begins to play with Sand Cat in the sand the way she does, ending up covered in sand.
Transcript
Character
English
Japanese
Serval
Deserts look like a big sandbox! Hey, hey, how about if everyone played in the sand?
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Sand Cat
Alright. I like playing in the sand, too. After all, I’m a Sand Cat.
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Serval
Alright! Now then, let’s make a sand castle! Guide-san, [protagonist], let’s do it together!
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Mirai
Fufu. It’s been a long time, but let me channel my inner child... In the past, I was called Sand Player Mirai.
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Serval
First, I think we have to build the sand castle's foundation? After that, the tower, then the gate, and then the moat, in that order! [Protagonist]! Let's make this side bigger! Wah! It looks really good now! Huh? That reminds me, where's Sand Cat? Did she go to collect sand?
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Sand Cat
*throwing sand*!!
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Serval
Gyaaaaa!?
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Mirai
Oh my, Sand Cat threw that sand with all her strength, so the castle fell apart… …
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Serval
Waa! So cruel! Sand Cat, why did you do that!? I just wanted to get along with you by playing with the sand!
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Sand Cat
Eh? What’s wrong? Serval-san, you’re being so noisy right now.
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Serval
Noisy?!… … It’s because... it’s because! Sand Cat, you idiot!
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Cellien
*throwing sand*!!
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Serval
Boff!? Y-you’re throwing sand again!? But... Sand Cat is right here… …
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Sand Cat
That wasn't me, it was a Cellien! Serval-san, [protagonist]-san! Don’t be idle, fight!
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CELLIEN BATTLE
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Serval
Hey, Sand Cat, what do you have against playing in the sand!? You destroyed the sand castle everyone built!
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Sand Cat
What’s wrong? Why are you tearing up, Serval-san? First of all, that lump of sand doesn't look like a castle. You're crying on something like that, and wasting precious water in the desert.
Well, well, Serval-san. Sand Cat doesn't have any intention to be mean… … maybe.
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Sand Cat
!? Ssh! You’re being noisy, so be quiet!
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Serval
N-noisy!? Sand Cat, do you hate me!?
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Sand Cat
What are you talking about? Look, something coming this way made a sound! Look at that instead!
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Serval
Huh? T-that- Celliens, again!?
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Sand Cat
They're coming! Serval-san, [protagonist]-san, be cautious!
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CELLIEN BATTLE
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Serval
Even in a large desert like this, you noticed that Cellien coming closer. Sand Cat, you’re amazing!
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Sand Cat
Serval-san is too absent minded. This is normal if you spend your time in the desert like this.
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Serval
Uh, you're saying something mean again… …
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Sand Cat
Look, I'll throw sand on you. My sand has the ability to help you recover. *Throwing sand*!!
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Serval
Wah, it feels good! It feels like my body's become lighter!
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Sand Cat
Isn't that right? Like I expected, playing with sand is the best.
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Mirai
Hm? Could it be that… … For Sand Cat, is throwing sand around what it means to be playing with the sand?
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Sand Cat
Yes, isn't that natural? Is there any other way to play with the sand?
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Serval
I see, so you’re not bullying me, after all! The sand here is smooth... it feels good! Let's play in the sand, Sand Cat style! [Protagonist], let's attack together! *Throwing sand*!!
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Sand Cat
Uwah, you did it! Then, I will counter-attack! *Throwing sand*!!
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Serval
Kya!? Ahahahahahaha! Now everyone's covered in sand! Playing in the sand like this is refreshing and fun!
