The Brave 'Yoshihiko'
The story is set in an ancient time, when the whole country was covered in thick forests. A mysterious plague breaks out, resulting in countless deaths. A pure young man named Yoshihiko becomes chosen as a hero, and he sets out on a journey in order to save a village. He has two goals – to bring back the legendary plant that can cure the plague, and to rescue his father Teruhiko who left to find the plant but never returned.
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The story is set in an ancient time, when the whole country was covered in thick forests. A mysterious plague breaks out, resulting in countless deaths. A pure young man named Yoshihiko becomes chosen as a hero, and he sets out on a journey in order to save a village. He has two goals – to bring back the legendary plant that can cure the plague, and to rescue his father Teruhiko who left to find the plant but never returned.
1.In Which the Sword Falls Out of the Stone
10.008-07-201129mThe Hero Yoshihiko begins his mission to find and defeat the Devil King.
2.In Which Hideous is Used Too Much
15-07-201129mThe Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to prevent a young maiden from being sacrificed to the Mountain God.
3.In Which Hisa Gains a Boyfriend
22-07-201129mThe Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to defeat a fearsome monster and save a village.
4.In Which Yoshihiko Basically Dies Twice
29-07-201129mThe Hero Yoshihiko searches for the first piece of equipment required to defeat the Devil King - The Angel's Robe.
5.In Which Tumblr's Gifset Makes Sense
05-08-201129mThe Hero Yoshihiko searches for the next piece of equipment, the Shoes of Invincibility.
6.In Which the Poop Looks Like Chocolate Cream
12-08-201129mWhile the Hero Yoshihiko rests after suffering a battle wound his party searches for the next piece of equipment, the Demon's Helm.
7.In Which Merebu-san is Only Worth 5 Gold
19-08-201129mYoshihiko and his party seek the Dragon Shield in order to continue their quest.
8.In Which Teen Idolship is Threatened
26-08-201129mYoshihiko and party visit the Job Change Shrine and inadvertently change his job to 'Teen Idol'.
9.In Which Merebu-san Learns Crickle
02-09-201129mYoshihiko searches for the final piece of equipment: the Ring of Life.
10.In Which Murasaki Secretly Proclaims Her Love
09-09-201129mHaving collected all of the necessary equipment to battle the Devil King, Yoshihiko and party search for the Magic Carpet in order to reach the castle.
11.In Which You Should Never Fall in Love with a Maid
16-09-201129mYoshihiko and his party try to avoid being corrupted while searching the Devil King's city for the castle.
12.In Which It Ends
23-09-201129mYoshihiko and his party battle the Devil King.
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