Chapter 3

The Peach and I is the 3rd chapter of the Peach Boy Riverside manga series.

Summary
Sally and Frau are shown in a prison cell in the Rimdarl Kingdom. As the two companions are wondering why is such thing happening to them, Hawthorn the captain of the Rimdarl Knights, appears and apologize for the inconvenience they have caused with their actions but then he explains that it is just a precaution because she is traveling with a demi-human, much to Sally's annoyance.

Unexpectedly he unlock their cell and reveals his identity. Sally then complains to Hawthorn about their arrest just because Frau is a demi-human. He agrees with her but then tells her the reason they were captured isn't because she is traveling with a demi-human but because Frau is powerful enough to defeat Oni barehanded. Then he tells them that they are free to go but Sally asks him if it's okay for them to be released that soon. Hawthorn answers that they are the ones in fault and that he is going to take care of all the paperwork. Out of nowhere Frau's stomach grumbles which is followed by Hawthorn asking if being free made her hungry. Sally decides to take advantage of the situation and tries to blackmail him to give them a meal or two before they go on their way. He is surprised by their shameless behavior but agrees.

Meanwhile two Oni appear in front of the city gates - the first looking as a giant walrus and the other being a young beautiful girl. They are revealed to be named Eye Oni and Sett.

The girl use her powers and destroys the gate and some of the houses which are in the way of the explosion. The city guards attack the intruders but are defeated instantly. Hawthorn tries to awake Sally, who just stand there. The Oni notices Sally strange eyes which are glowing for some reason. Seto tries to attack them but suddenly is kicked in the face by Frau. Sally finally comes to her senses but appears to not know what happened. She then see Frau and tells him to flee with them but Frau refuses and tells her to run far away. The Oni is surprised that a demi-human is not just attacking Oni but also is protecting a mere human. After realizing what is the reason for that he tells Frau that he has some guts and then reveals his name.

As they are fighting the Oni girl is shown standing next to a tree when she hears a voice. She is surprised she wasn't able to sense a human and says that she was looking for something to pass the time with and tries to kill him. He though easily evades her attack. The stranger is revealed to be Mikoto. He tells her it wont be fun if he is to attack her while she is recharging her power so he suggest to have a little chat while they are waiting.

Back in the city the Rimdarl Knights are evacuating the citizens when Hawthorn realizes Sally isn't with him. Frau and Sett are continuing fighting when Sett finally takes prevail and throws her in the air. While she is falling Sally appears and tells her not to lose. She suddenly feels her body is hot. The huge Oni attack them, thinking it is all over but somehow Sally cut his hand. In the meantime she asks herself if it is possible that the giant peach from the old Momotaro story isn't the only one.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * 1) Saltherine Aldarake
 * 2) Frau
 * 3) Hawthorn Grattor
 * 4) Sett (Debut)
 * 5) Carrot (Debut)
 * 6) Mikoto Kibitsu