The Essence of Being a Bro
Last updated 2026-03-02
The Essence of Being a Bro is the third episode of A Call From the Hollow's Heart (A) in Phaethon's Story.
Stories
Searching for the Grappler
- Model: Passion
- Resolve
Dialogue
Start Commission: Let's Go, Bro!
Searching for the Grappler
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Searching for the GrapplerVideo Summary: In search of a real bro...
Story Description: While searching for the heavy-duty grappler, the group speculated whether it had run away due to the monotony of its work. However, Anton believes that mundane work builds character.
- Anton: Proxy, according to the signal, seems like the grappler we're looking for is somewhere in this Hollow.
- Anton: It's outside the construction site and we don't have a Carrot, so we'll be relying on you to find it!
I'll make sure your commission fee is well-spent.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'll make sure your commission fee is well-spent. Leave it to me.I'll make sure your commission fee is well-spent. Leave it to me. /
You're in good hands. I'll make sure your commission fee is well-spent.You're in good hands. I'll make sure your commission fee is well-spent.) - Anton: Hahaha, the Cunning Hares did mention that you excel at everything, including making sure you're generously compensated...
- Anton: Uh, I really have no filter. Anyway, lemme tell you about the grappler.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'll make sure your commission fee is well-spent. Leave it to me.I'll make sure your commission fee is well-spent. Leave it to me. /
- Search operations in Hollows are Phaethon's specialty.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Finding things in the Hollows is my specialty.
- Anton: Hahaha, I'm relieved to hear you say that.
- Anton: Anyway, lemme tell you about the grappler first.
- Anton: The grappler was responsible for transporting on-site waste before it went missing. It spent its days going from point A to point B, and it's real quick! We really can't do without it.
- Ben: Hmm...
- Anton: What's wrong, Ben?
- Ben: Oh... N—Nothing... Listening to you just reminded me of an old story...
- Anton: Oh? Is it a story about fearless bros?
- Ben: Uhh...The main character is a man, but it's hard to say whether he's fearless or not...
- Ben: The story is about how a man is punished by having to carry boulders over and over again, day after day.
- Ben: Now, this is just my humble opinion, but... Our company's autonomous machines are all very intelligent. Maybe once the logic core was upgraded, the grappler just couldn't stand such monotonous work...
- Anton: Monotonous work? Ben, that's not true!
- Anton: The man in the story — and our grappler — are doing some awesome muscle training every day!
- Anton: People with real ambition would never look down on such work. Muscles only grow after backbreaking training day after day.
- Anton: And it's only through the mundane that the soul can grow, becoming hard as iron, and as strong as steel!
- I'm not sure whether to feel awkward or cheer him on.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'm not sure whether to feel awkward or cheer him on... Who am I kidding, cheering is not my style.I'm not sure whether to feel awkward or cheer him on... Who am I kidding, cheering is not my style. /
I'm not sure whether to feel awkward or cheer him on.I'm not sure whether to feel awkward or cheer him on.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'm not sure whether to feel awkward or cheer him on... Who am I kidding, cheering is not my style.I'm not sure whether to feel awkward or cheer him on... Who am I kidding, cheering is not my style. /
- Well said!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I have to say, even I felt something.I have to say, even I felt something. /
Nicely put, Anton!Nicely put, Anton!) - Anton: Proxy, you're a real bro! I knew we'd get along!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I have to say, even I felt something.I have to say, even I felt something. /
- Koleda: That's Anton for you. Such speeches are how he motivates people at the start of each new project.
- Koleda: Let's be off. Our priority now is to retrieve the grappler so Grace can inspect it.
Model: Passion
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Model: PassionVideo Summary: In search of a real bro...
- (Cutscene Start)
- Hans: Oh? My pursuers are finally here. I've been waiting!
- Anton: Huh? This guy's had a complete change of personality. His installed voice was nothing like this.
- Koleda: Grappler, your smart core may have malfunctioned.
- Koleda: Come back with us so we can fix you.
- Hans: Don't treat me like a child refusing their medicine.
- Hans: I'm a real bro, fearless and unyielding!
- Anton: ...A real bro?
- Anton: You call yourself a real bro after that sneak attack?
- Hans: Oh? Look who's talking!
- Hans: The answer is simple then. Let's battle, one on one!
Resolve
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
ResolveVideo Summary: In search of a real bro...
Story Description: When the heavy-duty grappler is besieged by foes, it is so impressed by Anton's unwavering commitment and adherence to his promises that it decides to return to the construction site and learn from Anton how to be a real bro.
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Gallery
Video Archive Act Image
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | The Essence of Being a Bro |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 男子汉的真谛 Nánzǐhàn de Zhēndì |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 男子漢的真諦 Nánzǐhàn de Zhēndì |
| Japanese | 漢の真理 |
| Korean | 사나이의 진리 Sanaiui Jilli |
| Spanish | El verdadero significado de ser un hombre |
| French | Ce qui fait un frérot |
| Russian | Настоящий братюня Nastoyashchiy bratyunya |
| Thai | ความหมายที่แท้จริงของชายชาตรี Khwammai thi Thaeching khong Chaichatri |
| Vietnamese | Chân Lý Của Đàn Ông |
| German | Die Essenz der Männlichkeit |
| Indonesian | Esensi Pria Sejati! |
| Portuguese | Ser um Homem de Verdade |
Change History
Released in Version 1.0 - Welcome To New Eridu
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