#♪ I don’t know what it is but there’s something ‘bout you ♪ You’ve got me hypnotized with everything that you do ♪
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Shu Itsuki - The Beauty of Distance
Author: Umeda Chitose
Characters: Shu, Kuro
Translator: Mika Enstars
"Non! You mustn’t use such expressions in a public space! Watch your language!"
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Season: Summer
Location: Café COCHI
Shu: (A cup of tea after returning to the country truly is good for the body.)
(The storefront doesn’t appear to be busy either, so I can stay here for some time… Hm?)
(How come a shadow’s suddenly fallen on my table—)
Shu: !? Ryu~ku… I mean, Kiryu! What are you doing outside the window?
You’re pointing over at my seat… Do you want to come in and sit at the same table as me?
Ah, goodness, trying to converse through the glass will only bring attention. How about you just come on in?
Time passes…
Kuro: …Yo.
Shu: Quite the greeting you have there. You should be telling me what had you appearing outside the window out of nowhere.
Kuro: What’s the rush for? It’d be rude if I took a seat without orderin’ anythin’, wouldn’t it?
Shu: Hmph. Then hurry up and order yourself something to drink.
Kuro: I told you I’m choosin’ one now. Well, I suppose orderin’ ice tea would be a safe bet.
Shu: —Goodness. I was planning to take it easy for a bit, but to think you would show up.
Kuro: Take it easy and don’t mind me, then. Well, I’m the one who imposed himself onto ya, so guess I’m not one to speak.
Shu: …So, what do you need from me?
Kuro: Just spotted ya and thought to say hi since you’ve returned to Japan.
But well, there’s somethin’ I wanted from ya too. Or well, somethin I wanted to ask ya.
Shu: What do you want to ask?
Kuro: It’s about when I went to France with ya to film for a travel show. There was that incident involvin’ ya, remember? Y’know, the one with the erotic stuff appearin’.[1]
Shu: Non! You mustn’t use such expressions in a public space! Watch your language!
Kuro: …My bad. Didn’t know how else to describe it.
Anyways. Just was wonderin’ about that, if the incident was resolved, y’know. Since we sorta had to leave at a critical point.
Shu: …Sigh. I don’t believe you have the right to know, given you left me for dead at a crucial moment.
But it’s not like I’ve heard anything about the rest of your trip either. Did you get to finish filming?
Kuro: I heard the feature itself is still bein’ edited, but we should’ve gotten some good footage?
Shu: ? That’s quite the vague answer.
Kuro: …To be honest, what left the biggest impression on me was how the flight home was also really tough.
Shu: Good grief. Why don’t you just ask not to be given anything that requires you to be overseas, given you’re so poor with vehicles?
Kuro: ‘Cause we rookie idols ain’t in any position to selfish demands like that.
Shu: Don’t care, give your opinion regardless. You don’t want things like that to negatively affect your health.
Kuro: …Haha, how come your responses to me are always so snappy, Itsuki?
I felt we were able to speak rather peacefully all the way over there. Was it somethin’ about the foreign atmosphere?
Shu: Was it peaceful? Morisawa and Tsukinaga were there, I just have the strong impression that it was quite noisy. What did you and I even get to talk about…?
Shu & Kuro: ……
—By the way… (That reminds me…)
Shu: What is it?
Kuro: Oh no, it’s not a big deal, what were you sayin’?
Shu: Neither is what I had to say… I’ve got a favor for you since you’re here, but it’s nothing important.
Kuro: A favor?
Sounds good, lemme know what ya got for me…♪
Shu: Why are you so pleased? I’ve just figured to ask if you could carry my luggage.
I’m currently here at COCHI after leaving my luggage back at ES.
But my luggage contains my personal tools and such, so I’d like to bring them back to Starmony Dorms myself. However, with the luggage quantity, I don’t believe I can make it in one trip.
So I thought perhaps you could help me out, so I wouldn't have to go back and forth.
Kuro: That's all? No sweat!
Though…
Shu: Are there any concerns?
Kuro: It’s ‘bout our room. I haven’t heard anythin’ ‘bout Sena returnin’ to the country, so I’m assumin’ it’s more or less available, but…
Isara and I have been real busy, so we haven’t been able to give the place a good clean lately. Had I known you were comin’ in advance, I would’a gotten it clean.
Shu: Hm… That being said, you guys aren’t all too messy, right?
Kuro: Yeah. But if I knew ya were comin’, I could’ve taken the chance to hang and fluff up your beddin’ while cleanin’ up, y’know?
I’ll at least use the dryer to freshen it up for tonight. ♪
Shu: …As usual, you act as if you’re my mother.
Kuro: Hey, what’re you takin’ my bill for?
Shu: We’ve each finished our drinks, so it’s about time we leave. Though, I haven’t heard what you were going to say yet.
Kuro: I’m ready to tell ya ‘bout that anytime, but ya didn’t answer my question.
Shu: …As thanks for carrying my luggage. I’m going to go pay our for our bills, so you can wait outside.
Kuro: …And off he goes. He really doesn’t need to thank me for that…
Location: In Front of ES Building
Kuro: …That is a lot of luggage. Definitely not somethin’ you could’ve done in a single trip.
Shu: I’ll take the trunks, and you can take the suitcases… But isn’t it about time I hear about what you had wanted to say, Kiryu?
Kuro: Jumpin’ right to it, arentcha… Let’s start headin’ towards the dorms if you’re ready. …But it really ain’t that big a deal.
Shu: Still, it’s something you wanted to tell me. It wouldn’t be fair if you only had heard me out, wouldn’t it?
Kuro: ……
…A new shop opened on Time Street recently. It’s small, but they have a pretty impressive selection of stuff.
They carry those rare fabrics and threads you always seem to be orderin’ and buyin’, too.
So, I thought ya would like the place too, Icchan. I thought I’d let ya know, since I doubt ya hear ‘bout this stuff bein’ overseas and all.
Shu: ……
…Kagehira and others fill me in on things from time to time, you know… But this is the first I’ve heard about a shop like this.
Kuro: Really? Even I just found the place only the day before last.
Shu: I’ll head there right away once we drop off the luggage. This shop’s selection that you’re praising so much has piqued my curiosity.
Kuro: Jumpin’ right to it, arentcha… Wait, didn’t I just say that?
But well, ya don’t know how to get there, don’t ya? I don’t got anythin’ goin’ on after this, so I’ll show ya the way.
Shu: …I’m sure I can just figure out the way from others. But if you’d like to show me the way, then you’re welcome to.
Kuro: Alright. And ya can tell me ‘bout how that incident went while we’re at it!
Shu: Kiryu… Is that all you wanted to hear about in the end?
In that case, you can tell me everything you can remember about your trip, then.
We can try talking about what we’ve been up to in a normal way, can’t we? …It didn’t feel right hearing that we can’t interact peacefully in this country.
[ ☆ ]
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Referring to the incident from Astraea’s Atelier. For context, uncensored paintings and statues began to mysteriously appear in Shu’s atelier from time to time, causing him a lot of stress. Shu, Chiaki, Kuro, and Leo theorized it was one of Shu’s artist fans and beneficiaries leaving their art throughout Shu’s atelier in hopes of having their art recognized by him instead after having been dismissed as “vulgar” by him.
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A New Game Making the Rounds 2 - Rinne Feature Scout 2
The next day
Niki: Heh~, it’s Rinne-kun’s Feature Live! So that’s why you came to Cinnamon for this briefing, then.
But why are we all here, too? Well, I’m in the kitchen, so it's not like we’re all together.
Rinne: It’s ‘cause I told her, “Let’s hang out with all the guys from Crazy:B ☆”
Kohaku: Well I don’t really remember the details but…I didn’t really think we’d get a full Crazy:B gathering here.
HiMERU: If Amagi had called HiMERU, he would not have complied. If it is Anzu's wish, however, HiMERU has no choice.
—But the fact that all members are here means that there is something they wish to ask us…There must be some sort of reason.
Rinne: You’ve got good judgment ♪ Anzu-chan wants to discuss the candid shot for the live’s pamphlet.
Niki: Candid shot…Like the ones where you take pictures of people in their natural state?
Kohaku: Hmph. So to see what kind of photos would be good, you want to ask us, since we know Rinne-han well.
HiMERU: What do the other candid shots look like? …Their daily life, perhaps?
Niki: Ye~ah, well that’s kinda bad taste, ‘cause Rinne’s daily life is just playing mahjong here.
Kohaku: Still, that’s better than gettin’ him when he’s out at a pachinko parlor in town, don’t ya think?
HiMERU: It would not be desirable to publish a photo of him drinking… It is true, Amagi’s candid shot may be troublesome.
Rinne: Hey, what do you think I’m doing in my free time! There’s more to my daily life than you guys are aware of!
Ah~Ah, I’m hurt… I’m going to have to beat Niki up later.
Niki: Why just me!?
Rinne: (igoring) You think it’s unfair, too, Anzu-chan? Maybe you know more ‘bout what I do in my free time than I do?
Don’t you remember me doing a whole buncha stuff?
…Arcade? Ah, when we went on a date, I won you a stuffed animal, that’s right.
Then after that…I see, I see, we also met up at a shrine on New Year’s ♪ I’ve taken good care of the good luck charm you gave me.
Oh, you even know that I went to volunteer in that club, huh? Well, I’m not sure if you can call that everyday life or not.
Kohaku: Wow. Anzu-han, you know more about Rinne-han than I thought. And here I just thought he had a good face.
Rinne: Unlike you lot, Anzu-chan sees me as a good and wholesome Onii-san ♪
Niki: No, no, I’m sure he’s done some horrible atrocity somewhere! Nee-san, please do your best to remember!
HiMERU: —No. HiMERU doesn’t think there is much more Anzu-san can tell us.
Niki: ? Why did HiMERU-kun respond?
HiMERU: It was deduced from her behavior and gestures.
Of course, HiMERU does think that the relationship between an idol and their producer should be kept strictly professional, but...
A business partner relationship can be a restrictive perspective to see from.
If you don’t know your idols well enough, you can’t even take a candid shot that would please the fans.
That's why Anzu-san has called HiMERU and the others together to deepen their understanding of Amagi. Is that wrong?
Kohaku: Ah, she’s noddin’ her head. We also had a candidate for an off-work scene like we talked about, but it's not quite right for the pamphlet…
Rinne: The hell. You should’ve asked me out on a date in the first place.
You wanna get to know me better, right? We can go out together, and you can look at me in private all you want ♪
Niki: Didn’t she already tell you that idols can’t date anyone before~?
Rinne: That’s why we call this work. It’ll be an investigation—
Hmm? What’s wrong. If we’re going out as an investigation, you want the rest of you guys in Crazy:B to come along…?
Kohaku: With us around, we can definitely avoid havin’ just the two of them alone…
But that's not just it, I feel like Rinne-han’s private life is connected to Crazy:B, isn’t it? So it's good that we’re together, right?
HiMERU: —That is somewhat regrettable. Anzu-san, please tell us your opinion.
Niki: ...It’s ‘cause we meet up all the time to play mahjong at cinnamon?
HiMERU: And he's always trying to organize celebrations for us?
Kohaku: And 'cause he said he wanted to take and show us his personalized outfit first thing after it was done?
Rinne: …No, wait, wait. Anzu-chan, you’ve got this expression like you’re tellin’ us some heartwarming episode.
Niki: Nahaha ♪ He even buys us souvenirs when he wins at gambling.
Rinne: I’m just tryin’ to not let a penny sleep in my pocket overnight.
HiMERU: Thank goodness, Amagi. Anzu-san seems to think of you as a leader who cherishes his friends.
Rinne: …Tch. At this rate the me in the pamphlet will be some dumbass with no poison or needle.
Well then, guess I gotta show Anzu-chan my private life…!
HiMERU: —Good grief. In the end, we all ended up at an amusement park.
Niki: Nah, coming here was lucky for me! Right now there’s a limited cutlet inside the park, as well as limited seasonal food, that’s super popular…♪
I have to go look for it right now! Sniff, sniff… Is it in that direction~?
Kohaku: I see we’re already goin’ our separate ways. Well, why don’t you at least grab a map before you run off?
HiMERU: …Fufu. Oukawa must also be interested in food if he so obediently follows Shiina’s lead.
HiMERU doesn't have anything special to do, so he’d like to find somewhere indoors to rest…
Rinne: Merumeru’s off doin’ his own thing now, too. What’s the difference between this and just the two of us coming together?
Oh well. I just hope that today, this time, you can find the me you wanna show off in your pamphlet, Anzu-chan.
So now I’ll hand over this memo. Oops, don’t look at the contents yet, okay?
Well, this memo is a proposal compilation of all the ideas Rinne-kun’s come up with for his feature live ☆
Of course, I’ve also written down some stuff ‘bout candid shots, so? I’m the best person to decide what’ll please the fans, after all ♪
Gyahaha ☆ You didn’t think I’d come up with a plan?
It’s a thank you, it’s thanks. When you made me my personalized outfit, you didn’t mind pastin’ the “problem child” label all over me, and let me shine, you know?
Rinne-kun’s the type of person who sells a favor but never owes a debt.
...You’ll be observin’ me for the next few hours, right? Then, after the date is over, we'll compare your opinion with this memo.
Without this kind of tactic, everything’d be boring, wouldn’t it ♪ If two people see eye-to-eye—
Then they say that’s love ♪
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Sprout * Waning Hermitage - Sunday 2
Mika: Ngh~...
Shu: Don't make that deflated sounding noise!
What's gotten into you? You've been "ngh"ing nonstop since a bit ago. Don't make those obnoxious sounds.
Mika: Okay, Oshi-san~...'s just that since ya rarely ever get to come visit, I made lots of plans~?
But Oshi-san went into work mode immediately, 's a shame.
Shu: Plans...? for what?
Mika: Um.. There's a limited lunch dish at the cafe that looks real good, I wanna check it out with Oshi-san.
An' a handicrafts shop ya might like opened at the mall~ so I wanna take ya there too. An'---
Shu: Ha, that's enough of that --- did you forget why I came to Japan?
Mika: 'Course I remember~ 's for our new song, right?
But 's been so long since ya last visited, so I thought it'd be fine if we toured the city a little.
Shu: Don't waste my precious time on things like that. Other than spending bouts of time doing things like that, we could be improving the quality of our new song.
Mika: I know I know~ but we can have a little bit of fun, right?
Shu: My goodness...
(Speaking of which... I have not given Kagehira his present. I meant to give it to him after the meeting, but it'll probably lift his mood if I did it now. It might be better this way.)
(Yeah, I'll go get it from my room.)
Shu: Wait here, Kagehira. I'm going to my room to get something.
Mika: Eh? Uh, 'M fine with that...?
Shu: Um, take this, Kagehira.
Mika: Ah?! For me? What's this?
Shu: It's a gift. I saw something nice so I got it for you.
Mika: Uwah♪ 'm so happy! Thank ya, Oshi-san! Can I open it now?
Shu: It's quite alright. Use this to lift your mood and focus on the song.
Mika: Mhm, I know! Lemme see ---
Eh?! A porcelain doll?! Can I really take something this nice?
Shu: Ah, with a stroke of luck, I came across her by accident.
You've been lonely without Mademoiselle to talk to, right?
It's not Mademoiselle, but it should ease it a little.
Mika: Thank ya so much! I'll treasure her well♪
Shu: Okay, happy now? Come back here and let's talk about work.
The new song's concept is created by Kagehira, and I'm handling the stage designs... How's that coming along, Kagehira? Do you have the draft yet?
Mika: Um...I did start it, but I kinda got stuck at a bottleneck.
Shu: Humu...What has gotten you stuck?
Mika: Uh, I want this MV to have a storyline... but I can't seem to figure out what impression I want it to leave.
Hm~ I dunno... I was thinkn' something about an artist so obsessed with beauty, he trapped his lover in a piece of art? That lonely and eternal kinda beauty.
Shu: Oh, that's darker than I imagined. I thought you'd go for a lighter topic.
Mika: Uwah, is that bad... but aren't a lot of fairytales tragedies? I kinda want to create a gothic fairytale, yanno?
Shu: I'm not saying that the topics of "eternity" and "lonliness" are bad.
Every artist has the want to explore beauty in depth. Plus it fits with Valkyrie's image.
Mika: That's good. 's just that the concept is so vague--- I dunno what to do next.
Shu: I see... I understand the situation well now.
It never hurts to try. How about we expand on the concept a little...
Shu: Humu...that should do it.
Mika: Oshi-san is so cool...! You expanded us this much over an hour of conversation, now it's all clear!
Shu: That's only because I was in charge of most events before this. This is the difference having experience makes.
As for the title --- how do you like "Acanthe"?
Mika: Acc...ount?[1] What a strange word... It kinda sounds like a word in kansai dialect.
Shu: Kagehira...you have to expand your horizons. It's Acanthus in English, the name of a flower.
Mika: But why is the song called "Acanthe"? I dont really see a connection...?
Shu: The flower language for it means "art" and "technique," doesn't that fit with our theme? [2]
Mika: Ahhh, flower language! Oshi-san is so cool.
Shu: I'd prefer you get to this level yourself, rather than just praising me.
Speaking of which, now that we've decided on most things, let's start practicing tomorrow.
Look up the pronouncation of the word "acanthe"
It also means "eternity"
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Antique Legends: Epilogue 2
Seiya: It would be terribly troubling if you were to cry endlessly over spilt milk after the fact, Anzu-san! Once you have decided, there’ll be no turning back, so do allow me to check with you one last time, just to be sure.
Season: Autumn
Author: Akira
Characters: Seiya, Mika, Kohaku
Seiya: —Well, anyway, this is just how it all turned out. Ibara-kun was the mastermind behind the whole incident all along, and Double Face has only been playing their part unknowingly in his self-directed monkey show.
You may not believe me when I say this, but there are no ugly truths which would bring about the destruction of any idols in this incident here—
No one will be eliminated like how GFK had been… … Well, not today, at least.
And as for Valkyrie, they just happened to be haplessly bowled over and swept along by the chain of events this time.
But still, it’s thanks to this the financial burdens Kagehira has been struggling under have been taken care of, and they seem to have come out of it as a more cohesive unit, so this should be considered a good thing for them, right?
They simply aren't fit to be idols if they’re sobbing and moaning like victims over something as trivial as this, to be honest—
Mika: Naaa~? Did I hear someone sayin’ my name?
Seiya: Oh, my? Ahaha, you are the rumoured shadow indeed ♪
Mika: Hmm? Ah~! You are—Oh! Hidaka Seiya-san! Er, thank ya kindly for all yer hard work today~?
And—eh? Why is Anzu-chan walkin’ together with Hidaka-san?
Oh, I get it now. The both of ya do belong to the P-Association, after all. Did the two of ya just get back after completin’ some work together or somethin’? It’s been a long and tirin’ night for ya, you must’ve worked really hard.
Seiya: That’s right. The same goes for you, too. What are you doing here, so late at night?
Mika: Oh, I’m here to—U~rm? How should I put it? I can’t very well say that I’m on my way to settle a debt… …
Seiya: And yet you’ve managed to say it out anyway! However, we already know about your circumstances, so there’s absolutely no need to hide it from us, you know?
Mika: Is that so? Oh nooo, ahaha… … It’s real embarrassin’ that you guys have found out about it, but yep, I’ve been bothered by money problems for quite a while now.
However, this situation is finally gonna be taken care of!
There’s someone who’s been goin’ around, helpin’ us to buy up an’ consolidate all the bits of debt into a lump sum. I’m headin’ over to meet with that person right now, to pay off the amount owed in full.
However, I'm not really sure why… That person specified the meetin’ place to be the Underground Live Stage of the ES building fer some reason. ・・・・・・That’s why I'm hurryin’ there as fast as I can right now—
Eh? Anzu-chan? Why’re we meetin’ at the Underground Stage of ES Building—yer askin’?
Even if ya ask me, I haven’t got the faintest clue why either~! It might be that person’s involved in the idol industry somehow, too?
Seiya: That’s right. That does seem to be the case. The party pulling all the strings in all the cases of fraud for which your orphanage has taken on the blame and debt for, seems to be a business rival who sees Valkyrie—
—or rather I should say COSPRO, as an eyesore.
It is my belief that another idol agency, one unaffiliated to ES, has been behind all of this—
—which is why they have managed to set up such a convincing deception of being able to offer idol training classes promising to fulfil the dreams of all the hopeful children.
Well, these are just my private speculations, of course!
Mika: Is that so? Well… … after all’s been said and done, I’m right as rain now. That’s why ya don’t have to worry ‘bout us no more, Anzu-chan. Cos’ even though our status is always wobbly, an’ we’re always havin’ our hands full with all sorta troubles,—
—we won’t ever do anythin’ that’ll betray the expectations of our fans, or disappoint the faith that all the Producers and Anzu-chan have in us, okay? I swear on it~.
Seiya: Fufufu~. Indeed. For that is the kind of person you are, Kagehira-kun.
Mika: NAAA~? Wha-what’s goin’ on? Why’s this fella bringin’ his face so close to mine… …?
Seiya: Fufu! It appears that I’ve managed to unearth a truly unexpected treasure on the stage of this Antique Market after all! That is—I’ve made the discovery of your extremely talented self, Kagehira-kun.
Mika: Eh? AH?
Seiya: You won’t let anything stand in the way of the ‘activation of your functionalities’. In fact, you wouldn’t hesitate to fulfil all the ‘functions’ requested of you even if it meant sacrificing your own life, isn’t that correct?
Hocchan has inherited my wife’s temperament along with my abilities, so it would probably be impossible for him to do something like that.
I’d once held out high hopes for Jun-kun too, since he’d already been thoroughly ‘educated’ by his parents, but that child doesn’t seem capable of forsaking his humanity at all, come what may—
—and that is why, it has to be you, Kagehira-kun. Of all the idols who are in ES, you are the only one who’s broken in the same way I am—
—the only one with the potential to become my—this ‘Super Idol Hidaka Seiya’s’—successor.
Mika: Uhn? Nnnngh~... …? Wh-what? What’s happenin’? What’s this guy goin’ on about? I don’t get what he’s sayin’ at all but he’s still freakin’ me out somehow!?
Seiya: Ahaha! Well~, you needn’t put too much thought into what I’ve said—not for now, anyway. This might just be my misunderstanding of the situation.
I haven’t any confidence in my ability to evaluate people—I’m an idol, not a Producer after all!
Besides, if we were to stand around talking any longer, everything might come to an end before we know it. Shall we hurry and make our way to the Underground Live Stage now?
Mika: Naaa~? Are you and Hidaka-san headed fer the same place I am, Anzu-chan?
Seiya: Yes, we are. However, for prudence’s sake, let’s make a final check before we leave, just to be sure, shall we?
If you continue going forth with us from this point onwards, Anzu-san, you might be forced to bear witness to unspeakably unpleasant things with your very own eyes.
If you would wish to live a normal, happy life, there is absolutely no need for you to subject yourself to a reality uglier than any nightmare—which is, the truth hidden in the deepest part of the darkness.
If none of that matters to you, and you don’t mind witnessing reality as it is—even if it means getting hurt!—then you are welcome to join us.
It would be terribly troubling if you were to cry endlessly over spilt milk after the fact, Anzu-san! Once you have decided, there’ll be no turning back, so do allow me to check with you one last time, just to be sure.
<A few minutes later, at the Underground Live Stage of ES Building.>
Kohaku: ——Eh? Oh, it’s you, Mika-han.
Mika: Wah~ Kohaku-kun. Ehehe~, yer finally callin’ me by my given name ♪
Kohaku: It’s true, now that you’ve mentioned it. I wasn’t even aware I was doin’ it.
Ya might be older than me, but doin’ that should be fine and dandy, right? We’ve performed together on stage before so we’re practically friends now.
Mika: Wahh~, we’re friends? Hearin’ that makes me so happy~! I’ve always wanted a friend in the same agency I could chat with fer the longest time, y’know~ ♪
Kohaku: Seriously? You’ve been chattin’ with Jun-han and the others happily all this time too, haven’t ya?
Mika: Yep. But then Jun-kun is part of Eden, one of the ES Big Three, y’know? So I feel kinda intimidated when talkin’ with him in public—
It feels like the people watchin’ us are thinkin’, “Who does that fella think he is? He’s so arrogant to be chattin’ with the amazin’ Jun-sama like that,” and so on… ...
Kohaku: Hoho~. So what yer sayin’ is—since Crazy:B’s ranked so much lower than ya, yer able to speak to me without needin’ to stress at all—is that it?
Mika: Wehhh~! No, NO! That ain’t my meanin’ at all! Quit sayin’ such nasty things on purpose, won’t ya?!
Kohaku: Hmph. If yer ain’t lookin’ to be stung till yer numb and twitchin’ all over, you better stop treatin’ me like I’m some newly-hatched baby chick, got that?
Friendships are supposed to be made up of equals, aren’t they? So there ain’t any reason fer you to be so chummy and grossly nice to me all the time!
Mika: Eh~? I get it, but this is just how I am with 2Wink too, y’know? I just get the urge to spoil the younger ones with kindness sometimes… ...
Back in the orphanage, I was always doin’ that as “Mika-nii” too.
Fer some reason~, rememberin’ those days are always so comfortin’ fer me—
Naaa~?
Kohaku: —Whoops. It would’ve been nice if we could’ve continued chattin’ merrily here, but God’s bein’ real nasty today too. That looks like my cue to step up to bat.
Mika: Eh? What do ya mean by ‘yer cue’? Are you performin’ on stage today too? The Antique Market was only just over. Ain’t that really tough on ya?
Kohaku: Well, we’re built different from ya; you could say we specialise in bein’ hardworkin’ and light on our feet.
However, that bein’ said, our performance has already ended. We’re just takin’ care of the housekeepin’ and tyin’ up loose ends now.
Mika: Naaa~? Ya mean, like ‘Cheki’? (1)
Kohaku: Uhh, what do ya mean by ‘cheki’? Is that supposed to be some kinda idol term? I really need to keep myself up to snuff with my learnin’.
If I keep carryin’ out these blood-stained jobs, I’m gonna forget I’m an idol, sooner or later.
Mika: Huh? ... … ‘Blood-stained’?
(To be continued)
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Translator’s Notes:
チェキ or ‘Cheki’ is a JP word referring to a fanservice activity where idols take Polaroid/instax photos with their fans after a concert. It’s a shortened form of the English phrase, “Check it”.
This isn’t proofed, so if you spot any mistakes, pls PM me.
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[TL] Wonderful/Chapter 3
Location: Garden
Hinata: The sun is so nice and warm~! I wanna bask in its rays, but I’ve got so many things I need to do.
Shinobu: It’s because a lot of things have suddenly taken shape all at once~
The stage set was flashy, and the opening ceremony performance had exceptionally good vibes.
Mika: Us five’ll also be takin’ part in Hibiki-senpai’s magic flower show.
I think what I learnt during the lessons can be put to my best ability at the show ♪
Hiiro: Another thing. The introduction of Easter related cooking, going to activities, standing on each stage…
I’m happy that I was allowed to take part in so many things during the Fes!
Wataru: Fufufu, I’m extremely busy thanks to everyone’s reprimanding. Please, continue to work your hardest and remain lively until the end.
—That being said, today allow me to give you all something too ☆
Shinobu: Uwaah, it’s time for Hibiki-dono’s chocolate!
If you think about, it has become the norm for us to eat chocolate from Hibiki-dono everyday~
Mika: Seems like chocolate has a lot of different benefits. Even if there’s actually no actual connection, I still feel like eating it will make me work super hard today too.
Hinata: I’ve been trying to finish my collection of colourful foil~♪ So, could I have the red one today?
Wataru: Most certainly. Look to the palm of my hand–
Hiiro: Huh? But there’s nothing in it, Wataru-senpai.
Wataru: Oopsies…? So it seems that today’s chocolate has escaped my grasp.
It seems that the spring weather is tempting you all to a game of hide-and-seek. What mischievous chocolates, hm~?
I believe that they’re hidden in the garden, so why don’t you all split up and look for them?
Mika: So this is an egg hunt? Nfufu, this is very Easter-y.
Hinata: We’re all excited to get started, but will you be joining us, Hibiki-senpai?
Wataru: Yes, as I know where it’s hidden. Also, today you're looking for one piece of chocolate.
Hiiro: What’s the grand prize?
Wataru: Whoever finds it will… Actually, nevermind. I shall reveal it once we find the chocolate ☆
You’ve got 10 minutes. Well then, let’s begin…☆
Time: 10 minutes later
Hinata: …Uhh. Did you guys find the egg-shaped chocolate?
Shinobu: Fumu? You’re holding a chocolate…shaped like a rabbit?
Wataru: Congratulations! The Easter Bunny chocolate that Hinata-kun is holding is today’s winning piece ☆
Hinata: I don’t really know how, but I’m happy I won! Thank you very much ♪
Wataru: As you found the correct chocolate, your prize is that you’re now this unit’s leader…☆
Hinata: Ehh~. I’m the leader…?
Wait, nonono! I can’t be the leader just because I found the right one! That’s weird!
Besides, you didn’t participate in the hunt, right?
If this was how you were going to decide who the leader was, why did you exclude yourself before we even began…
Wataru: I suppose it’s a little devious for me to have done that. But there was always the possibility that no one would find the rabbit, therefore I wasn’t completely excluded.
Being the oldest here is quite enough. I also felt that I would fit the role of mentor better rather than leader.
Hinata: But, being the leader of an important shuffle unit…
Is it alright for me to be the leader just because I found the bunny?
Mika: Umm…I think Hinata-kun would be fit for the job? I wouldn’t wanna do it myself, but Hinata-kun could.
It came up when I was talkin’ ‘bout costumes with Anzu-chan.
I was able to paint Easter eggs, and those were put on display…
Hinata-kun must have heard what we were talkin’ ‘bout at school, ‘n told Anzu-chan ‘bout it.
Hinata: Well, that’s only because I happened to have consulted Anzu-san about it beforehand…
Wataru: Though, you’ve been consulting rather than talking. Have you been working towards the Easter Fes this whole time, Hinata-kun?
Shinobu: You asked everyone here to form a shuffle unit, and you said that you wanted Hibiki-dono to join.
Hinata-kun has set everything in motion since the beginning. I also think there is no one more qualified to be leader than you ♪
Hiiro: Umu. I am glad that Hinata-kun was the one who discovered the Easter bunny.
As the leader of our unit, I want you to rally us together!
Hinata: I-I couldn’t? Wouldn’t that be kinda embarrassing…?
Wataru: Fufufu, is that so? Hinata-kun, please relish in that feeling of indescribable embarrassment ♪
Hinata: Hnnng, what’s that supposed to mean?
I became the leader of 2wink because I’m the older brother. This is the first time it’s been decided not based on something like that.
So it’s pretty embarrassing, right? Going from two people to five is a big jump, so is it even okay for me to…?
Wataru: We don’t have any concerns. It’s a 100%, completely unanimous result, Hinata-kun ♪
Well then, would our leader like to give a few words of inspiration?
Hinata: Ah. So you guys want a few words of inspiration? Sure thing…!
Shinobu: ...♪
Mika: ...♪
Hinata: …Ehh~. This has all happened quite suddenly, but I’m Hinata Aoi, leader of this shuffle unit.
Nonetheless, Hibiki-senpai has been guiding us up until now. Each of you have been working really hard.
We’ve all grown as friends. We share the same feelings as we’ve been on this journey together.
Though I’m the leader now, nothing will change, and I hope we all continue to get along and have fun until the last day of the Fes.
However, you’ve all entrusted me as leader, so I must meet your expectations. I think we need to strengthen our bond, so that we can become an even better unit.
Hiiro: ...☆
Wataru: ...☆
Hinata: For both the shuffle unit, and for the Easter Fes. Let’s put the strength of us five together so this is a huge success…☆
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HiMERU Idol Story 2
Author: Akira
Characters: HiMERU, Kohaku
"(Let's get properly involved with the world, "HiMERU".)"
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Season: Summer
Location: Seisoukan Common Room
HiMERU: ~...♪
Kohaku: Mm? O~i, HiMERU-han, what're ya doin' this late at night?
HiMERU: —Oh? HiMERU could say the same to you. Are you out on a walk at such a late hour... Oukawa?
Kohaku: Koh koh koh ♪ I'm jus' happy I'm able to walk 'round freely.
Also, when I was at home, I got used to stayin' up late, so sleep don't come to me easy at this time of night.
I keep thinkin' "I oughta go to bed early," but I can't.
That bein' said. If we both don't go to bed soon, it'll have an effect on tomorrow, 'cos human beings can only recover through sleep.
HiMERU: —Is that so. HiMERU's view differs from that, and Shiina, for example, would most certainly hold a different opinion.
Kohaku: Yeah. That moron's a special case in that he can't recover from anythin' that ain't food.
As we spend more and more time together, I've unavoidably learned that he's like a single-celled organism that'll put anythin' and everythin' in his mouth.
He's eatin' all the time. I lose my appetite jus' by lookin' at 'im.
HiMERU: —Fufu. Shiina would surely be unhappy about that, since he seems to love serving food to others.
Kohaku: For real. That guy's like, his whole life's centered 'round his stomach.
HiMERU: Fufu. To HiMERU, that is an enviable thing, to have something so irreplaceable—things like that.
Aah, what does the world look like to such a person?
—Anyhow. To answer your first question, as you can see... HiMERU is writing a reply to a fan letter he received.
Kohaku: Fan retaa[1]?
HiMERU: Yes. HiMERU takes pride in his long career history and is a popular idol in his own right.
Letters from fans arrive in boxes, and all of them are piled up here.
Kohaku: Oh? Really, all of these?
Haah... I can't help but sigh. I'm still unfamiliar with idol culture, so this's new to me, y'know?
It's real impressive that they're all handwritten, even in this age of the Internet, ain't it?
HiMERU: Yes. HiMERU is very grateful for it. Even then, these don't include those that were slanderous in nature. The agency censored and removed those.
Kohaku: Huhh~... And despite that, there's still these many left. HiMERU-han must be a real popular guy, huh?
HiMERU: Rather than it being a result of his popularity, HiMERU is one of the rare types of celebrities who reply to letters. His fans are likely to know this, and thus, they send him more and more.
Anyone would be happy to receive a reply to their letter, after all.
Kohaku: ...That's right. Communication's only possible when you speak or write and get a proper response.
To communicate with someone can be a pleasure hard to come by. Screamin' into the abyss will only hurt yer throat, and nothin' worthwhile's gonna come of it.
HiMERU: —Oh dear. Oukawa, you look a little hurt. Apologies, did HiMERU unknowingly tread on a sensitive topic for you?
Kohaku: Hm. It ain't good to be too sharp, HiMERU-han.
...No need to worry 'bout it, I'm fine. I was jus' thinkin' 'bout an old pen pal of mine.
Hm. Even though I thought I'd come to terms with it and forgotten 'bout it, the wounds in my heart'll remain unhealed and hurt forever.
Oh, well. Sorry I called out to ya while you were workin', HiMERU-han.
I'm goin' back to my room to rest. When it comes to yer letter writing... there ain't anything I can do to help ya, anyway.
HiMERU: Indeed. The senders of the letters, the fans, would most certainly want to receive a reply from their favorite idol written by the person in question.
HiMERU cannot ask someone to write on his behalf, so even if he gets tendonitis, he will have to write them all by himself.
Kohaku: Hmm, "the person in question", huh...?
HiMERU: —What is it?
Kohaku: Nothin'. If you've convinced yourself of that, then I've nothing to say. ...Jus' be careful not to break yer body or mind by overdoin' it, HiMERU-han.
HiMERU: —Yes. Thank you for your concern, Oukawa.
Goodnight, have a pleasant sleep ♪
Kohaku: Koh koh koh ♪ ...Though that surprise attack was meant to shake ya up, you didn't even tremble a lil while you were writin'. I gotta praise ya for that.
You've got a calm face and guts, I'm glad I can rely on ya as a unitmate.
Welp. For real now... G'night, HiMERU-han ♪
~...♪
HiMERU: (...Hm. It looks like he's gone. That made me break out in a bit of a cold sweat.)
(It's the same for you. You have a cute face, but I should never be too careless around you... Oukawa Kohaku.)
("Oukawa". I've heard rumors that they have a family history of single-handedly taking care of dirty work...)
(Sure enough, the more someone wants to hide something, the more likely it is for it to reach their ears.)
(But. Even if you heard about the secret that "I'm" carrying, you should've pretended to be unaware of it.)
(And yet, just now, you deliberately gave me a warning, as if to say, "I know"—why?)
(Maybe you were so sleepy that you slipped up, or maybe you didn't mean anything by it...)
(Was it a threat, or a sign of trust as a colleague? I don't know. There's not enough material to speculate, either.)
(Aah, it's really... interesting. Communication, that is.)
(That which is called life! Overflowing with pleasant discoveries and emotions, the most valuable treasure room in this world!)
HiMERU: (—So. "You". You can't keep averting your eyes and pretending you don't see it... Let's get properly involved with the world, "HiMERU".)
Kohaku repeats this in hiragana, indicating his unfamiliarity with the term.
In his inner monologue at the end, you can notice I didn't make HiMERU talk in third person. The reason why is that in most of his dialogue, he actually omits personal pronouns entirely. In those cases, translators default to making him speak in third person. However, given the context of what he's saying, I felt it appropriate to make him use first-person pronouns. In the Japanese script, he only uses "ore" once, where it's in quotation marks.
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Sandstorm - Pointless Death Game: Chapter 10
Location: Hotel Resort
Characters: Yuuta Adonis & Kaoru
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ< A few hours later. ES idol hotel. >
Kouga: Hey, what’s goin’ on, Adonis!?
Adonis: As I’ve said before, there’s no use asking me.
All I can do is guess. The image that was sent to us from the desert shows Hakaze-senpai on his own and he appeared to be at a loss.
There was another image that showed he tried to enter the safe zone – the accommodation he and Hinata had been staying at this whole time – but he couldn’t enter because he didn’t have enough money.
Kouga: And that’s why I’m askin’ how come? He didn’t have any issues enterin’ before. He always slept inside the safe-lookin’ hotel at night.
That’s why I thought he could always take refuge there and we weren’t that worried ‘bout him.
So why is that idiot locked outta that place today!?
Adonis: As I said before, it’s probably due to the fact that he doesn’t have the money.
This is also a guess but the currency they use in the desert are the “SSL$” we send over that are converted into “Desert Coins”.
If Hakaze-senpai cannot use the safe facilities, that means it’s highly probable that he has lost all of his “Desert Coins”.
Kouga: So how did he lose it all of a sudden? There was an image of Hinata too and he was movin’ around on a sand buggy with a bunch of treasure on the back of it.
Is he tryin’ to find Hakaze-senpai because he got lost or somethin’?
Adonis: I don’t know. They were moving together before, but we also don’t know why they’re in separate places now.
I’ll say this over and over but we only receive still images, so it’s difficult to figure out what sort of situation they’re in. We don’t know what’s happening over there.
Kouga: Dammit! I can’t take this anymore! I’m sick and tired of all this – I’m gonna build a raft if that’s what I need to get outta here! Then, I’ll meet up with Hakaze-senpai and–
Adonis: That’s not a realistic approach. We don’t know where he is nor do we even know where we currently are.
Calm down, Oogami. We should hear what Sakuma-senpai has to say first, at least…
Kouga: Huh? He’s just got a stupid mask covering his mouth so he’s useless right now!
We’re takin’ matters into our own hands, Adonis! We can’t always keep relyin’ on them forever, ya know!
Adonis: I don’t recall there ever being a time that has succeeded when you’ve said that.
Kouga: Huuuh!? Ya sayin’ we’re a bunch of babies who can’t do anythin’ unless our seniors are leadin’ us by the hand?
Adonis: No.
But… hehe ♪
Kouga: ? Why’re ya laughin’, Adonis?
Adonis: Well, it reminded me of our past selves. Our seniors wouldn’t help us, Oogami, you’d be carried away by your anger and I would be trying to stop you.
I’m fully aware our circumstances are not something we can laugh about. But it felt nostalgic and I couldn’t help but laugh.
I’m sorry. It was inappropriate. Did I use that word correctly?
Kouga: Yeah! It’s been awhile since I last heard you say somethin’ like that, so it definitely feels nostalgic, dammit!
Yuuta: What are you guys making a fuss about?
Kouga: !? Yuuta! You~...?
What’re you doin’ over there?
Yuuta: You can’t tell?
Kouga: Pretending to be king or somethin’? Sakuma-senpai’s kneeling down on the ground and you’re sittin’ on top of him like a king?
Yuuta: It’s not like I’m forcing him to play with me.
Kouga: Then, what is it? Just why are you treating your senior like that!?
Yuuta: Him? I think he’s a good-natured idiot that’s let himself be deceived by us.
Adonis: What do you mean, Yuuta?
Yuuta: Haha. You really didn’t think twice about trusting us, huh.
Aren’t you underestimating “2wink” a bit too much?
Kouga: …………
Yuuta: Otogari-senpai. I also noticed you were using sign language? Well, some sort of non-verbal communication to converse with Sakuma-senpai.
Adonis: …………
Yuuta: I’m always using a language I only use with Hinata-kun too. Signalling with eyes, specific finger movements – you name it.
It’s just a little trick for those who think we have some sort of twin telepathic connection, though.
We’re twins so we don’t need to speak for us to know what the other is feeling.
Everyone seems to be overjoyed when they think that’s the case.
It’s just ridiculous. If we can understand someone without muttering a word, then we’d obviously be communicating using something other than our mouths… right?
I’ve sent a message to Hinata-kun in the videos using non-verbal communication.
The videos are reviewed by the management, so I wasn’t able to express the things I wanted to say in the beginning and I was worried about that.
There’s also a time lag and Hinata-kun can’t send messages to me…
But right now, I’ve managed to convey most of the things I wanted to say.
I told Hinata-kun my wish using this method and he acted exactly like I wanted him to.
Hakaze-senpai and the other idols all basically had no choice but to do things on their own.
But that’s exactly why they can’t win against us – we’re fighting together, the two of us.
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To The Gentle You 3
Writer: Mitsuki
Character(s): Kagehira Mika, Hakaze Kaoru, Aoba Tsumugi
Translated by: stcrfeesh
CN Proof by: jewwyfeesh
Tsumugi: Ahaha ♪ Well, it’s not like I could have heard something that you’ve never really said, no~?
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Season: Summer
Location: Seishou Hall Common Room
Mika: (Ugh… the hell was I even on about, tellin’ Tsumu-chan-senpai I’d make a design so perfect it’d impress Naru-chan…)
(I kept thinkin’ ‘bout what Naru-chan might like while designin’ and ended up drawin’ a whole buncha drafts. Now I dunno which one ‘ta choose.)
(Back when I took on a jewellery designin’ gig, I got Naru-chan ‘ta model fer me and successfully designed a necklace that everyone liked.)
(Or maybe it's ‘cause this time ‘round, t’was only outta my personal desire ‘ta gift Naru-chan a brooch that's uniquely fer her and her alone, an’ not for anyone else. So now……)
???: Kagehira-kun, are you currently struggling with something very important?
Mika: Nnah~ bingo…
???: If that's the case, do you need this kind and considerate nii-san to give you some advice~?
Mika: That’ll do me a world of good— hold up, who the hell are ya?!
Kaoru: Ah, sorry, my bad. Did I interrupt your musings?
Mika: Eh?! Ha-Hakaze-senpai?! How long have ‘ya been standin’ there?! Have I been unconsciously sayin’ my thoughts out loud?
Kaoru: Ahaha, it’s nothing like that~ It’s just because your thoughts are clearly written on your face. I’m free right now, so you can talk to me if you have any worries.
Mika: Sorry ya had ta see me so unkempt… I actually wanted ta make a unique brooch as a gift, but I just ended up gettin’ stuck with the design.
When it comes ta usin’ cute elements as the design’s main theme, I just kept thinkin’ how all of them suit each other — I couldn’t pick. So now I’m here, mullin’ over the design drafts.
Kaoru: Huh… if you don’t mind, could you show me those design drafts?
(Hm… looking at it, it seems that most of these brooches have flowers, bows, hearts, and the like as the design’s core, which is rather cute. It’s definitely something a girl would like—)
(Wait, didn’t Kagehira-kun say he wanted to hand make a brooch as a gift? Is he going to give it to a girl?)
(For him to go to such lengths, then it must certainly be for someone who’s important to him, right…?)
Mika: …Hakaze-senpai? I see yer lookin’ like ya’ve got some stuff ya wanna ask me?
Kaoru: Ah, well, you see… What I'm trying to say is that, if you’re aiming for a design that’s more intimate, why not try getting inspiration from the mundanes of their everyday life?
For starters, you can go with how they dress — whether their usual style is more suitable for simpler or fancier jewellery, and identify colour palettes that would act as a complement to them. Just things like that.
Oh, yeah! How about using your outfits during your date as a starting point? It’ll be something rather memorable ♪
Mika: Woah… as expected of senpai who’s a part of the “Date Plan” project [1], ya really know a lot ‘bout these type of things.
Hmm~ If I were ta look at it from an everyday-life perspective, then I do wanna make this brooch suitable for goin’ out on dates too. I’ll trash these, then.
But it’s so hard to choose the best one among the bunch, and I keep thinkin’ how it could be way better… Could I ask for yer help with this again?
Kaoru: Ahaha, no worries~ I’ve got you covered ♪
(…I was just testing the waters by mentioning the word “date” earlier, and he didn’t even try denying it? Could it really be that he actually came looking for me to ask about relationship advice?!)
(Now that I think about it, other than Anzu-chan, who else would he be close with that isn’t also a guy…?)
(………)
(N-N-Nah, it can’t be. It’s probably just a misunderstanding cause I care too much about Anzu-chan… it’s nothing, let’s calm down. My priority now is to help Kagehira-kun with his troubles.)
Location: Seishou Hall Library
(And so I ended up accompanying Kagehira-kun to look for info at the library. I’m a member of “Biblion” [2], so the library here at Seisou Hall isn’t really new to me.)
I remember seeing it here… Woah?!
Aoba-kun, what are you doing just standing behind the shelf and not saying a word? You scared me…
Tsumugi: Oh, it’s Kaoru-kun and Mika-kun~ Apologies, I’ve been so into arranging these books over here that I hadn’t noticed someone entering.
Oh, I see. So you guys are looking for reference materials on jewellery making. You should find them on those shelves in the back row.
Kaoru: Uhh… about jewellery… not this one… not this either…
Aha~ found it! “Classic Jewellery Illustration and Design” and “A Selection of a Hundred Brooches”. Both books don't seem too shabby ♪
Mika: You have a good eye for things, Hakaze-senpai~ I only found one, “A Manual on Jewellery Making”.
Tsumugi: Ah, Kaoru-kun just reminded me. There are a few brooch designs in that “Classic Jewellery Illustration and Design” book that are quite similar to Mika’s ideas for his design drafts. He could check those out…
Kaoru: Eh? You’ve already seen Kagehira-kun’s design drafts?
Mika: Uh-huh~senpai even gave me some real helpful advice. Both of ya are such reliable senpais ♪
Tsumugi: Ahaha, you flatter me too much, Mika-kun~ I’m also an amateur when it comes to designing jewellery, so I decided to skim through some of the books while I was rearranging the bookshelves today.
I was planning on recommending these books that would be useful to you, Mika-kun. Let’s take a look at them now, shall we ♪
Take the design on this page for example. A technique that can be used to convey the delicacy and elegance of flowers could be adding ribbons to a fretwork.
Or perhaps these types of simple yet stylish designs over here aren’t too bad either. I think it would go well with everyday wear.
Mika: Hmm…
Kaoru: …How about we approach it like this — Kagehira-kun, what do you think about going over the person’s likes and dislikes with us? This way, if it’s someone we know, it’ll be easier for us to help you narrow down those ideas.
Tsumugi: (Huh? Does Kaoru-kun not know for whom Mika is making the brooch?)
(He’s been uneasy since earlier, could it be that he’s misunderstood something…?)
Mika: Nnah… when it comes to the things Naru-chan likes, it should be anythin’ that’s beautiful ‘n cute—things that’re called “Pretty”, y’know?
Kaoru: I see I see, so it’s someone named Naru-chan and not Anzu-chan. That sounds like a really cute name too~
Mika: — Naru-chan’s style seems to be more handsome rather than cute when she’s doin’ idol jobs with Knights, but no matter how ya look at it, she’s still very charmin’ either way~ ♪
Kaoru: (Eh…? This “Naru-chan” is a member of Knights…? So are you telling me that I… I’ve been under the wrong impression about this whole situation the entire time?!)
Mika: Hmm? Were ya sayin’ somethin’, Hakaze-senpai? Sorry, I was talkin’ to myself earlier, so I missed what’cha said~
Kaoru: I-I didn’t, though? Haha, I didn’t say anything earlier, I prommy! Cross my heart and hope to die!
Tsumugi: Ahaha ♪ Well, it’s not like I could have heard something that you’ve never really said, no~?
(But there’s something about this recklessness that makes you feel like you’re reliving a spring from once upon a time… ♪)
Translator's notes:
[1]: Mika is referring to Kaoru’s shuffle unit project, √AtoZ.
[2]: Biblion is an existing ES archive circle composed of the following members: Hajime, Kaoru, Nagisa, Tsukasa, and Tsumugi. The members gather out of their love for books of all genres.
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Saga: Rivals - 5
Writer: Akira
Season: Winter
Characters: Hiyori, Jun
Proofreading: moricchiichan (JP) & hyenahunt (ENG)
Translation: kotofucius
Jun: And y'know, it makes me wonder... is it really okay for me to be so lucky?
Location: Reimei Academy Dormitory
Time: That evening, the same day
Hiyori: Jun-kun, I'm home!
Would you just listen to this~! Goodness knows when, but at some point they set a rule that residents are to wear standardised roomwear while in our dorms!
I took all that trouble to dress up and everything, but they forced me to change!
Those high-and-mighty bigshots certainly love enforcing such pointless rules, don't they~ Perhaps they can’t quite relax unless they have us children bound up in their regulations.
Hiyori: ...Whoopsy-daisy! Ahaha, hello to you too, Bloody Mary ☆
Come, come, come to me! What a spoiled little pup you are, my sweet, blood-stained Mary!
Fufufu~ Jun-kun, perhaps you should learn a thing or two about being loveable from her!
Jun: ......
Hiyori: What's this, have you nothing to say?
Any other time, you'd be all, "Don't call her name so loudly, she's supposed to be a secret!" or like, "Just where have you been off to until this time of night?" So on and so forth.
It's starting to make you sound rather like a possessive husband, you know?
Jun: ......
Hiyori: Whoa, what’s the matter, Mary? You won't find a scrap of food inside this paper bag, so don’t go poking your nose in!
Jun-kuuun, don’t tell me you’ve forgotten to present our dearest Queen with her most scrumptious feast?
What an absolute goose you are! Oh, my poor, poor Mary! I’ll fill your bowl to the brim right away~♪
Jun: ... I just fed her 'bout an hour ago, so please don’t give her any more food, ‘kay~?
Dogs will eat every last crumb they're fed, so we’ve gotta take care of just how much food we give ‘em.
Hiyori: Ah, alive, were you? Then you should have at least said something — It isn't as though I'm asking you to wag your tail ♪
Jun: ... Sorry. As you can see, it's a lil' hard to talk in this state.
Hiyori: Nn? I had no idea as my eyes were on our lovely little Mary this entire time, but what are you doing, Jun-kun? A new religious ritual of sorts?
Jun: ... Sit-ups.
Hiyori: Whatever for? Jun-kun, you’re almost excessively buff the way you are already. Wouldn’t gaining any more muscle only work against you by slowing your movements?
People tend to expect femininity out of us as Eve, so I do believe it’s undesirable to bulk out our bodies too much.
Don’t you agree, Mary~? Kiss, kiss ♪
Jun: ... Couldja brush your teeth before kissing her? Mary's gonna catch something from you.
Hiyori: Ah, that's the most hurtful comment of the century! I’ve already taken care of my teeth and all other cleanliness matters before I got here, so I'd rather you refrain from any statements implying I'm dirty, yes?
But well, Mary is indeed rather frail... We truly must treat her with care.
Yes, yes, how it delights me so to know you cherish her in your own way, Jun-kun.
Jun: Well, I gotta fulfill my duties as one of her owners, yeah~? And we've got a little bond going on by being in the care of the same dumbass... Whew.
Huff. I tripled my workout routine just ‘cause today’s a day-off, but that might’ve been a kinda dumbass move.
I've strained my muscles and now I'm sore all over~ Well, I've got no one to blame but myself.
Hiyori: You've got that right. I do wish you’d stop training inside our room — you stink it right up with your sweat.
Jun: And you keep filling the room up with fragrances without asking me, so we're even.
On that note, didn’t we agree to not complain 'bout any inevitable sounds or smells from each other?
Hiyori: True, but you ought to let me complain, at the very least. That’s the secret to stress-free room-sharing.
There is nothing good about letting frustrations grow pent-up, really.
Jun: You've got a comeback for everything, huh... Geez, I just can’t win any argument with you.
Hiyori: Ahaha. In fact, is there anything in which you can win against me?
Jun: Um, whuh~? How much muscle I've got, I guess...?
Hiyori: Is there nothing else you have to be proud of? Wait, don't tell me... did you spend our long-awaited day-off just shutting yourself in, Jun-kun?
Hiyori: No, no, that simply won't do! You must soak up a little more sunshine! I mean, you’ve been so gloomy lately, Jun-kun — at this rate, you’ll wake up being covered in moss one day!
Jun: Hmph. I can’t run around grinning my head off all day long the way you can, y’know~?
Hiyori: Anyone and everyone can still put on a smile at any time, no? That's the strength of humanity, and precisely what makes it so precious.
Well, I can certainly understand why you’d be frowning, of course.
After all, you're soon to finally realize your greatest wish, of facing off against your arch-nemesis... Sagami-sensei.
But that being said, it's not like you're out to kill each other, either — if you don't soften your features a little you'll scare our fans, you see! Everything depends on your pretty smile when you're an idol... ☆
Jun: ... that’s actually not the reason I’m looking glum. In fact, I’m feeling more happy and refreshed than anything else over getting to fight Sagami Jin.
But things’ve been looking pretty dark around CosPro recently, y’know?
Some of my old peers have quit, and they're the ones who strived together with me back when I was at the bottom of the barrel with them.
Yet I'm the only one who gets to grasp glory in comfort as a member of Eden — and now, I'm even getting the chance to face off against the target of my revenge...
Jun: And y'know, it makes me wonder... is it really okay for me to be so lucky?
Hiyori: Fufu. There’s no need to feel guilty over the blessings and happiness you have.
In fact, if you've come to realize what a fortunate position you're in, you ought to offer a loving hand of kindness to those in trouble and hardships.
Jun: Seriously? Is that the noblesse oblige thing you love going on about~?
Hiyori: It is indeed. Love and happiness are the sweetest of fruits that one can never get enough of, but if you feel you’ve been bestowed with too many, then you can share them with others.
We can’t do anything about those who've lost hope and quit, but there are still people suffering a living hell, unable to escape from CosPro no matter how much they may wish for it.
And as Eden, there must be something we can do for them.
After all, Ibara has been replacing the executives as he steadily comes to power, and we’re becoming the face of CosPro both in name and reality.
If our people are tormented and struggling through such painful hardships, then it is the duty of us nobles to show them compassion and guide them to salvation. No — we have the duty to protect them...
It is for that reason they pay the taxes that allow us our comfortable lives, after all.
If exploiting the people is all we’re good for then, why, our heads ought to roll. But being idols is our life's calling... so we can’t just let things end here, can we?
No, it is far too soon for us to ascend to Heaven where our God resides ♪
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(追い求めるは愛の直実? is likely a double-meaning title as there is no の following the 追い求める. The presence of the の would definitively indicate that the only meaning of the title is the first, “Is What You Seek the Truth of Love?” — by omitting it, the title can be interpreted in another way, “Is the Truth of Love an Obsessive Chase?”. We’ve included both titles in our graphic for this translation as a result, but the first is what appears on the wiki).
Part 1 — The Messengers’ Secret Meeting
~ One Early Afternoon ~
Ally: Ehhh?! Is that true?!
Annie: Yes, of course♪
Silvie: If it’s about love or affection, you can leave it to us! We'll come roaring in with a BANG!
Ally: In that case… I’m excited to witness your work with my own eyes!
Odette: We’ll do our best to show you as many examples as possible!
Mao: Yes, let’s. We should give it all we've got while we're at it.
Ally: Hehehe… My heart is pounding in anticipation!
Rafisol: …..? I am…somewhere I do not recognize...
???: Oh nooo! What do we do nooow?! We won’t meet the quota without her…!
Rafisol: ...What was that? I heard something from over there…
Annie: Haaah… I wonder, did Serena forget about our plans for today?
Mao: It is Serena we’re talking about. She tends to lose track of time when she's playing dress up.
Silvie: If we wait any longer, the day might be over before we get to amp things up!
Odette: Th...that’s something we must avoid at all costs! ...Huh? Who is that…?
Rafisol: ...What? You want something from me?
Odette: N...no. Not exactly… It’s just… You look similar to that girl… Ally…
Rafisol: Ally…
Odette: Actually, now that I look closer, you’re nothing alike! That was a mistake on my part!
Rafisol: ……
Mao: Hey there! You’ve got a nice, honest gaze. What’s your name?
Rafisol: I am...Rafisol…
Mao: Great. Could you maybe help us out a bit, Rafisol?
Rafisol: With what…?
Annie: Wait, Mao?! I don't think we can just have a random amateur stand in for Serena like that!
Mao: Really? I think she’s got potential…
Annie: Hmm… Then I have a question for Rafisol here! Tell us, what exactly is “love” to you?
Rafisol: Love… I know not what that is… Regardless… I will seize all…
Odette: Wait, that’s just like Miss Serena! She’s always saying, “Never fear, I’ll capture your heart♪”
Annie: In that case… You pass! Let’s work hard together, Love Hunter Rafisol!
Rafisol: Love… Hunter…??
Mao: Fufu. Don’t worry, we’ll give you a rundown that’s easy to understand. We have one task today—to induce love in as many people as possible, throughout Pwurp… Simply put, to make others “Lovestruck”!
Rafisol: ……….
Odette: Ack, Miss Mao! It looks like you just confused Miss Rafisol even more!
Silvie: No two ways about it, then! It’s time for me to hit her with my own super-duper simple summary!
Rafisol: ...Unnecessary. It is all...pointless…
Silvie: Ahahaha! No worries, it's no trouble at all! Happy to explain! Since we’re runnin' a tight schedule, how ‘bout we walk while I talk?
Rafisol: ...I don’t understand. Why...do they keep misinterpreting my words...
Silvie: C’mon, full steam ahead! Blast off~!
Serena: Sorry to keep you waiting~! I got a lit~tle too absorbed in dressing up… Eh?
Serena: HUUUH?! Where'd everyone go—?!
Part 2 — Observing the Love that Sways in the Wind
Silvie: So lemme give it to you straight! First things first… We hunt for people who give off a Lovely Aura!
Rafisol: Lovely…Aura…
Silvie: Yeah! Once that Lovely Aura's in sight, that's your "cue" to take it away! Everythin’ after that is all up to you! BAM! And then you’re done!
Rafisol: ... ... ...
Mao: Fufu. Nervous? Don’t worry. You only need to take it one step at a time.
Annie: All right, everyone! Let’s split up and get started!
Odette: Roger! See you all at our next progress report!
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...I still don’t understand. At all…
Emilion: There, there, good flower…
Love Hunter Rafisol: ... ... ...
Emilion: You like the vase I made that much? What an adorkable sprout you are. Hehehehe...
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...Is that a...“Lovely Aura”?
Emilion: Augh! You there… How long have you been watching?! C...can you pretend like you didn’t see anything?
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...Fine. In return, I want you to explain… Why you were talking to that flower with such affection…
Emilion: D-didn’t we just agree not to talk about that…?! ...Well if you’re not gonna make fun of me, then… Fine. It’s ‘cause...I love flowers. I made this flower a vase because I wanted it to be happy.
Love Hunter Rafisol: You wanted the flower...to be happy?
Emilion: Yeah, that’s right. This might just look like any ol’ flower to you, but... Me and it, we have a heart-to-heart connection. “I feel the same, Emilion!” Hehehehe… I knew it!
Love Hunter Rafisol: “Love”... “Heart-to-heart”... And what seems to be a “Lovely Aura”... Comprehension still escapes me. But this must be that...“cue”?
~Flashback~
Annie: Hmm… Then I have a question for Rafisol here! Tell us, what exactly is “love” to you?
Rafisol: Love… I know not what that is… Regardless… I will seize all…
Odette: Wait, that’s just like Miss Serena! She’s always saying, “Never fear, I’ll capture your heart♪”
~Back to the Present~
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...So here… I should…
Emilion: Hey! What are you grabbing my vase for?
Love Hunter Rafisol: I will…capture all…!
Emilion: AAH! W-WAIT! Where are you taking Francois?! I just made that vase! Let go!
Love Hunter Rafisol: More… If I capture more… I may understand something... ...Even if it is all meaningless… Even still…
Part 3 — Love’s Many Names
Onion Pixie: On! On-on! Love’on!
Oniko: Oon! Love’on~♪
Love Hunter Rafisol: I found it… The Lovely Aura… My next...target...
Oniko: Oon?!
Love Hunter Rafisol: I shall...capture you…!
Oniko: O...onioooon!!
Onion Pixie: Ooon?! BAD’ON!
Kisaragi: Fufufu... My beloved Kuramasa is as beautiful as ever... Your blade glitters more ominous and dreary than any other...
Love Hunter Rafisol: .........
Kisaragi: Huh? Who are you? Would you mind not interrupting my quality time with Kuramasa?
Love Hunter Rafisol: That sword… I will...seize it...
Kisaragi: ...What was that? Don’t tell me… You intend to sever the bond between me and Kuramasa?
Love Hunter Rafisol: So long as you are surrounded by a Lovely Aura… There is but one option...
Kisaragi: “Lovely Aura”...? The heck is that…?
Love Hunter Rafisol: Now... Hand it over…
Kisaragi: Aah! Wh-what are you doing that for?! Can't you see that Kuramasa doesn't like that?!
Love Hunter Rafisol: Is that...so…? I don’t understand…
Kisaragi: Now you’ve really done it…! Kuramasa hates being held there.
Kisaragi: Oh, but it loves being pet over here. Isn’t that right, Kuramasa? Fufufu…
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...... This feels…extremely troublesome...
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...Haah. I managed to capture this katana…
???: Ufufu… Aww, Satan~♪
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...A voice… Someone is approaching…
Romance Hunter Rulue: “Taking a stroll with my lovely Rulue in such a sweetly nostalgic location is bliss!” you say... You’re coming on too strong, darling~!
Love Hunter Rafisol: My next target is… That statue...?
Love Hunter Rafisol: This time… Before anything can get in the way… I’ll seize it…!
Romance Hunter Rulue: EEK! My (3rd) Golden Darling Satan—?! Stop right there! You can’t just take people’s things as you please! What do you think you’re doing?!
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...I do not know. But this is all for…the sake of “Love”...
Romance Hunter Rulue: The sake of love…? ...Hey, don’t you dare run away from me! Return that to me this instant—!
Carbuncle: Gu-gu-gu-gugu~
*rustle rustle rustle*
Satan: Ooh Carbunny… You’re as adorable as ever! Mwahaha… I’ll jump out with a loud voice and give it a scare~! This’ll be “Satan’s Epic Heart-Pounding ★ Scare Operation”!
Satan: Heeey~! Carbunny~!
Carbuncle: Gugu?
Love Hunter Rafisol: I will capture...all there is to “love”!
Carbuncle: Gugugugu?! Guguu—!!
Satan: Wh...WhAT?! Wh-who was that?! A surprise attack as it may be, what insolent scoundrel would dare to whisk Carbunny away right before the Great Satan?!
Satan: I’m coming to save you, so hang tight, Carbunnyyyyy—!!
Part 4 — Love Nurtured by Time
Love Hunter Rafisol: Now… My next target is...
Serena: Wait, wait! You’re Rafisol, yes?!
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...And you are?
Serena: My lovely name is Serena♪ I heard what happened, Rafisol! I’m very grateful that you covered for me when I was running just the tiniest bit late, but... You can’t go around taking the things people cherish, you know?
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...Love is something to be captured. I was simply following those instructions...
Serena: Oh sheesh~! Now just who was it that taught you that nonsense...
Emilion: Haah… Haaah… Finally caught up...
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...You’re from before...
Emilion: I’m so glad that nothing happened to my precious Francois...
Onion Pixie: On-on-o! Oni~on!
Oniko: Onion! Love’on~♪
Kisaragi: Ooh, Kuramasa…! You’re truly the only sword for me in this entire world...
Romance Hunter Rulue: My beloved Golden Darling Satan~! You mustn't ever leave my side again!
Satan: My adorable Carbunny♪ Look, I came to pick you up~! Come, leap into my arms!♪
Carbuncle: Guguguu...
Romance Hunter Rulue: My, Darling Satan! Whatever are you doing here…? Oh! Did you come all this way because you were suddenly overtaken by the burning desire to see my face…?!
Satan: Huh? Ack, Rulue?! No… Uhh… I wouldn’t say that...
Romance Hunter Rulue: No need to be shy, Dar~ling Sa~tan! We can take all the time in the world to converse over there♪
Satan: I… I was planning on chatting with Carbunny, actually… Owww?! I get it! I’ll come with you, Rulue, so let go of my arm—!!
Carbuncle: Gu-gugu~♪
Serena: Ufufufu♪ Looks like you hit every bullseye after all, Rafisol!
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...Huh?
Serena: By purposefully separating everyone from their beloved ones, you made them lovestruck all the more… That was your brilliant plan, right?
Love Hunter Rafisol: That was not...my intention.
Serena: Oh my, truly~? You know, Rafisol... I’d say you actually understand love very well… That’s how I feel, at least~♪
Love Hunter Rafisol: Love…? All I know about love comes from...
Ally: Now, let’s fall in love!
Lovestruck Ally S: Here… This is my love, from me to you!
Chance-meeting Ally: As long as you have love, you can meet whoever you wish, any number of times!
Kitty Ally: Me-wow! The paw-er of love is infinite!
Luminous Ally: Without further ado! Let’s fall in love more and more!!
Love Hunter Rafisol: I do not understand… The more I think about it...the less I comprehend…!
Serena: H-hey, are you alright? You look rather pale.
Love Hunter Rafisol: Love… In the end… I cannot understand it...
Serena: Ufufu♪ Don’t force yourself, Rafisol! It’s natural not to understand something as complex as “love”, after all♪
Love Hunter Rafisol: ...Really?
Serena: Well… If you become the focus of all of Pwurp’s “Love Power” like me... You just might be able to comprehend what love truly is♪
Love Hunter Rafisol: …….
Serena: ...Huh? Uhm, Rafisol? There's no need to scowl like that...
Love Hunter Rafisol: If I seize that…“Love Power”... I will finally comprehend it…? This time…I’ll capture the truth of love...
Serena: W-wait, where are you going?!
Serena: Don’t tell me… Did she fly off to go steal things again?! Aaaack… If I don’t stop her soon... Being late won’t be the only thing they’ll be mad at me for!!
After this...the 5 Messengers of Love spent the whole day running after Rafisol all over the island?!
~ The End ~
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Big Ocean - Baby-Faced Honor Students 2
Author: Nishioka Maiko (with Akira)
Characters: Hinata, Yuuta, Tetora, Hajime
Translator: Mika Enstars
"AnikiiIIII!"
Season: Winter
Location: Yumenosaki Academy Library
Hajime: —I see. You should be able to find reference material for that around here, I believe…
Ah, found it!
Hinata: Uwah, thank you…♪
Hajime: The stages and productions for past idols and bands should be organized by year.
The evolution in fashion can be easily observed with it being sorted like that~. ♪
Hinata: Heheh, you’re right! What an easy-to-read book!
Thanks, Hajime-kun. The library has so many books, I had no idea where to start, so you really saved me~!
Hajime: Ehehe, I’m just a bookworm. I’m glad I could help. I wish you the best of luck on your planning.
Location: Classroom 2-B
Yuuta: Aniki, I tried to put together a composition. Could you check it for me?
Hinata: Oh, amazing as always Yuuta-kun! You work sooo fast! ♪ Lemme look!
Hmm hmm… Yup, looks fine! Let’s keep on proceeding!
Tetora: Hinata-kun, Yuuta-kun, ‘sup. Just wanna confirm somethin’ about that day’s arrangements.
Yuuta: Oh, okay, that’s fine. What is it?
Tetora: It’s about the thing you sent on HoldHands—
Location: Yumenosaki Academy Garden Terrace
Hinata: —Hm? Ahh, I got a demo for our live’s song on my smartphone!
Talk ‘bout lucky! I’ve got my headphones, so I can listen to it as I eat lunch!
…♪~♪~
(It has a different feel from our usual songs, but isn’t it nice?)
(Once we got our song, we just can give it our all on-stage. Yes, everything’s going great! ☆)
……
(…It’s going great, but… I dunno… I feel somewhat uneasy…)
(We’ll sing and dance, and show our gratitude in an utmost performance. Make it a great success. That’d be wonderful.)
(That’s just par for the course when it comes to the Repayment Fes. So I’m sure that's the correct answer for what we should do.)
(It should be the correct answer, but…)
(Why do I feel so uneasy, then… It doesn’t feel like it fits in the mold. It’s like I’m working on a project that isn’t mine.)
……
Location: Starmony Dorm Room (Kaoru, Yuuta, Nagisa's Room)
Yuuta: —There we go!
Phew… The boxes are light since it’s just an outfit, but there’s so many boxes with all the details.
Hmmm. I’ll open them carefully so I don’t damage the contents…
Ooh~! I really can’t help but get so excited when new outfits come in~…♪ And when the new song comes in, too.
Nobody else is in the room today, so I’m gonna go and show it to Aniki~!
Location: Starmony Dorm Room (Hinata, Hiiro, Niki's Room)
Hinata: ……
Yuuta: ‘Scuse me. Ah, you’re here. Aniki~?
Hinata: ……
Yuuta: A. Ni. Ki.
Hinata: ……
Yuuta: AnikiiIIII!
Hinata: Gyaah!? Y-You scared me~. What is it, Yuuta-kun? What’s wrong?
Yuuta: I’ve been calling your name, you know! I came to show us our outfits that came in!
Whats up with you, Aniki? You’ve been acting strange the past couple days. It’s like you’re not excited at all… Even though you were super motivated at first.
Hinata: Huh?
Ahaha, that’s not true. Maybe I’m just nervous since the day of the performance is approaching? I wanna see the outfits too. How are they?
Ahh, look at them~. Uwah, they’re super great! Yuuta-kun, let’s try them on right now!
Yuuta: (Sigh… Aniki really is an idiot. Is this what they think will fix things?)
(It’s obvious he’s getting less and less excited every day. It’s like he’s less excited because something’s troubling him…)
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A New Game Making the Rounds 1 - Rinne Feature Scout 2
Kohaku: (Yeah, it was a mistake to open the script in the office. Before I knew it, it was pitch black.)
(I should go home and get ready for tomorrow. Nah, maybe get dinner first?)
(It’s a pain to do stuff at Seisou Hall, so I’m gonna’ stop by a convenience store today—)
(...Huh. Is that Anzu-han who just walked in front of me?)
Good evenin’, have you been working all the way ‘till now?
Hey, you don’t gotta jump so suddenly. It’s not like I’m concealin’ the sound of my footsteps right now, ya know?
You were so lost in thought, so you didn’t notice me, huh? Sorry, ‘cause it seems I startled you.
Me? I was reading the script in the office, and it got late. I was on my way home right now but…
—Your eyes look like you got somethin’ to say to me. I’m curious ‘bout all the things you’ve been thinkin’ about, so I’ll at least listen to what you have to say.
a few minutes later
Huhuh, so you stayed out late, looking for Rinne-han, all around ES…
When I last heard from him, he said he was at ES, but I couldn’t reach him after that, so here we are.
We already got confirmation he ain’t gone back to Seisou Hall, and he isn’t at Cinnamon, either. Maybe he’s out gamblin’ in town or something.
Hm~, but Rinne-han was the one who asked you to come to ES, after all…
I’d like to think he ain’t the kind of useless bastard to string you along, so I’ll help you look for him.
Then I can scold him on your behalf, askin’ why he’s such a nuisance to you, Producer-han ♪
Fumu, fumu. So we haven’t looked in the dressing room, the props room, the information room, the fire escape, and the heliport yet…
Well let’s go look in order then, from here the closest is—
Kohaku: I don’t think Rinne-han’s got any business in the dressing room but…
…… (examining the state of the room)
Nah, he’s here. Anzu-han, if you listen carefully, you can hear that bastard snorin’ away like an idiot.
…Hah. What’s this blockhead doing sleepin’ on the sofa with his stomach out?
You’re gonna wake him up with a shout? Fufu, Anzu-han, you’re so kind. If it were up to me, I’d take a swing right at that defenseless belly of his.
Rinne: Snore, snore, exhale.
Fuha… Who dares wake me from my slumber~?
Sorry, but could ya let me sleep a little more? This bed’s real comfy.
Why the hell’s Anzu-chan in the dorms, anyways? Ain’t it a rule that women aren’t allowed in Seisou?
This ain’t Seisou, it’s ES? And this ain’t a bed, it’s a sofa…?
Ah, no wonder. Since you were starin’ at me, I thought I’d get a good view, that’s all ♪
…This room, too, it’s the ES dressing room, now that I look closely. Damn, I never thought I’d doze off in a place like this.
Hmm? You got worried when you couldn’t reach me?
…Ah~, I remember now. We’d set up plans to meet, right, Anzu-chan?
Wow, my phone ran outta juice. No wonder you couldn’t get in touch.
Kohaku: …Don’t just laze about forever, apologize first!
Rinne: Gyah, that was close~… Kohaku-chan, you seriously tried to take a swing at me, didn’tcha!?
Kohaku: It’s your fault for sitting on your ass, and dronin’ on and on. Look, I’m sorry.
Rinne: Anzu-chan, I’m sorry?
…Or rather, I’m glad we could finally meet up, but I guess we can’t take care of business this late, can we…?
For now, I’ll take responsibility and get us a cab home. Let’s head out.
Nah, but it was really my bad! Rinne-kun will reflect upon his actions!
It was my bad I made you stay up late to look for me, and it was my bad I made you worry about me.
So as an apology, from here on out, I’ll go out with Anzu-chan as much as I can ♪
And if you want, I can even let the other guys in Crazy:B tag along too… ☆
Kohaku: Hey. Don't make us your add-on.
Rinne:…Oh, the cab finally came. Look, Anzu-chan hopped in real quick.
Kohaku: Yeah, we’ll be home soon too, so don’t worry. Anzu-han, be careful on your way home too.
Rinne & Kohaku: ……
Kohaku: —Rinne-han. You were awake when we entered the dressing room earlier, weren’t you?
Rinne: Hm~? What’re you on about?
Kohaku: You suddenly started snorin’ so. You’re a bad person if you were feignin’ sleep.
Rinne: Which one of us is the bad guy here? ‘Cause Kohaku-chan, you snagged something off of me, right?
Kohaku: Kokoko ♪ When you said I snagged something from you, you mean this memo?
It seems that even you couldn’t stop me while Anzu-han was botherin’ you, Rinne-han…♪
Rinne: And I even hid it under the cushion as quickly as I could. Good grief, if you got no carelessness or weaknesses, you don’t got charm.
…So, what’s inside? You see it?
Kohaku: Nah. I only saw some bullet points.
Rinne: So you saw it, huh.
Kohaku: I didn’t even read what was in there. So, what’s that memo about, anyway?
Your plans with Anzu-chan, they’re also related to this memo, right?
Rinne: Ah, Anzu-chan wanted to talk to me about my Feature Live, you see.
And so here we are. I, being the kind person I am, holed myself up in the deserted dressing room to write some ideas down for Anzu-chan’s sake but…
That sofa, it’s soft and fluffy, you see? So I really fell right asleep, just before you two entered the room, get it?
Kohaku:But you were in good spirits for the live…Well, it’s fine. You shouldn’t be gettin’ seduced by the sofa and causin’ trouble for others.
Rinne: Don’t gotta tell me that.
I mean, isn’t it admirable that I’m preparin’ for the meeting in the first place?
Kohaku: Hah?
Rinne: I’m so fired up for the live that I’m standin’ solo, carrying the whole unit on my back, don’t you see how cute your little Rinne-kun is?
Kohaku: How can you be cute? Stop joking around, we’re goin’ home.
Ah, that’s right. I wanted to stop by the convenience store. In any case, you might as well tag along, Rinne-han.
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Diabolik Lovers VANDEAD CARNIVAL ;; Shuu Route ー Chapter 4
Yui: ( Never thought I’d get to visit an amusement park with Shuu-san one day... )
Shuu-san, have you ever been to an amusement park before?
Shuu: Haah? ...Do you truly believe I’d come to this noisy of a place?
Yui: R-Right...
Shuu: ...
Yui: ( However, I’m kinda happy. This is a first for both me and Shuu-san. )
Shuu: Geez...Can’t you do something about that dumb (1) expression of yours? It’s an eyesore.
Yui: Sorry...
( However, when surrounded by this upbeat of an atmosphere, my lips just naturally curve into a smile. )
Ah, Shuu-san! Since we’re here now, would you like to try out one of the rides?
Shuu: I’m not a kid who gets excited over rides, it’s a pain...
Yui: But, we’ve come all the way here...For example...
Selection
→ The ferris wheel (☾)
Yui: How about the ferris wheel? I’m sure the illumination will be beautiful!
Shuu: Not interested. ...Aah, but.
Yui: ...?
Shuu: Getting to do with you as I please in the private cabin might not be too bad...
Yui: N-No way I’d let you!
Shuu: I see. ...Well, if you fight back, I’ll push you to the ground from the very peak though.
Yui: ( ...I’m definitely scratching the ferris wheel off my list. )
→ The merry-go-round
Yui: How about the merry-go-round? All you have to do is sit down!
Shuu: You’re making fun of me, aren’t you?
Yui: Eh...?
Shuu: I don’t want to move, so no way I’d go on an attraction which forces me to move even when I’m sitting...
...Just go by yourself already.
Yui: ( Uu...So he still won’t give any of them a try, huh? )
Yui: In that case, I’ll forget about the rides. Instead...Someplace we can...
Ah! There’s an arcade over there! I’m sure they’d have something you’ll like as well!
Shuu: Haah? Of course not. No way I’m going to such a vulga...Hey, wait!?
ー Yui drags him with her
Shuu: Hold up! Let me go!
Yui: Oh come on, no complaints!
( Fufu, I hope there’s something we can enjoy together... )
ー The scene shifts to the game center
Yui: ( Hm...Now which game to go for? ...Hm? I wonder what’s going on? ...People seem to be crowding together over there? )
Shuu-san, why don’t we go take a look at what all the fuss is about?
Shuu: Don’t wanna...It’s already loud as is, so why go join the crowd? Are you a fool?
Ayato: Aah? Well if it isn’t Chichinashi!
Yui: Ayato-kun!
( Woah...All the others are here as well. I wonder what they’re up to? )
Shuu: Every last one of those pests is present, huh? ...Che.
Reiji: Oh? Shuu? I must say, I am surprised to see you here.
Kanato: Hey, have you come to play darts as well?
Yui: You can play darts here?
Laito: Exactly~ You should join us, Bitch-chan. ♪
Yui: Eh? ...But...I have no experience...
Subaru: We’re not askin’ whether you’ve tried it before or not. You’re in? Or not?
Yui: Uhm...
( Wait, huh? Shuu-san has vanished all of a sudden!? Where could he have run off to... )
U-Uhm, where is Shuu-san...?
Laito: Hm? Shuu said the crowd’s noisy so he walked off the other way? Seems like he’s not playing.
Nfu~ ♪ What will you do, Bitch-chan?
Ayato: Hm...But you know, I doubt it’d be any interestin’ even if she joined us.
Ah, right...I just had a great idea.
Hehe...Right, Chichinashi?
Yui: ...?
Ayato: How ‘bout bein’ our prize?
Yui: Prize...?
Ayato: Whoever wins this game of darts gets to suck Chichinashi’s blood.
Yui: Hold up! I don’t want that sorta prize...!
Ayato: What? ...Got a problem with it?
Yui: I don’t know if you’d call it a problem but...This is just messed up.
Ayato: Bold of you to say that. However, I don’t want to be lectured by the woman who’s crazy (2) enough to pick Shuu.
Laito: My thoughts exactly~ Both of them walking hand-in-hand like that, kind of lewd, don’t you think?
Kanato: Exactly...I doubt Shuu will participate in this match, so please give up.
Yui: We don’t know for sure until we ask him...!
Reiji: Good grief, I suppose you leave us with no other choice. If you dislike being the prize that much...
Why don’t you play in Shuu’s place?
Yui: Me...?
Ayato: Haah? The fuck? Chichinashi’s gonna join in even though she’s the prize?
Laito: Heeh, I’m all for it~? Shall I teach you the ins and outs of the game so you can win~?
Yui: ( I’d rather not but...Honestly, where has Shuu-san run off to...? )
Subaru: ...Oi, whatcha gonna do?
Yui: ( Uu...I guess it’s better than not doing anything at all? )
Okay then. I’ll play darts in Shuu’s place.
Ayato: ‘Kay, that settles it. Hehe...Let’s get started then?
Explanation: The dart will move from left to right, following the bar underneath the board. Try and aim for the middle (black area), by pressing the button at the right time to get as high of a score as possible. You get 10 tries in total and the goal is to fill the red gauge on the right side of the screen. As the game progresses, the darts start moving faster, so be careful!
You can play this game in EASY, NORMAL or HARD mode.
Yui: I did it! I won!
Kanato: No way...Does this count as Shuu’s win?
Reiji: Haah, that would be the case. To be frank, I am surprised but the results are indisputable.. It cannot be helped.
Ayato: The fuck...Boring. Didn’t you cheat or somethin’?
Yui: I didn’t!
Ayato: Che, I wonder?
Laito: Hm~ What a shame. Say, let’s go for one more game~?
Subaru: In that case, count me in too.
Yui: Eh...!?
Kanato: Me too...Come on, let’s do this.
Yui: ( N-No way...I just pulled out a victory too. What now...? )
Shuu: ...Haah...
Yui: ( Ah...Shuu-san! )
Shuu: You guys are still at it...?
Yui: Shuu-san...!! Where have you been!? I had a rough time, you know!?
Shuu: Does that matter? This place’s noisy, so I was looking for a quiet spot to sleep.
However, no place would work. The noise is driving me nuts...
Yui: ( ....Now that’s definitely a very ‘Shuu-like’ reasoning... )
Shuu: So, what were you talking about when you said you won...?
Yui: Wellーー
Laito: Listen to this! Bitch-chan pulled out a victory! Seems like she really didn’t want to be our prize.
Shuu: Prize...?
Laito: We were playing this game where we’d challenge each other to a round of darts and whoever won got to suck Bitch-chan’s blood as a reward.
Shuu: Hm, I see...And you won against them?
Yui: W-Well, yeah...
Laito: Nfu~ But we’re moving to round two right now. You’re joining as well?
Shuu: Aah? Why me...? You can just throw in my place again, can’t you?
Yui: Eh? Me...!?
Laito: You should just win again~ Nfu, Bitch-chan...Break a leg, okay~?
Reiji: This time, we shall decide the winner with just one throw each. ...Everyone agrees?
Ayato: Game’s on! I’ll go first, ‘kay? There...!
*Thud*
Yui: ( Geez, they just went ahead and started! Ayato-kun’s dart...Thank god, it’s pretty far from the middle. )
Subaru: Heh, don’t be missin’. I’m up next. ...Hmph!
*Thud*
Yui: ( Subaru-kun’s is...Eh? It’s not even stuck on the wall!? )
Subaru: Che...The fuck? Talk ‘bout a damn frail wall.
Kanato: It’s my turn next. ...!
*Thud*
Yui: ( Kanato-kun’s dart...Ah, it’s pretty close to the centre! ...Oh no. )
Laito: Woah, look at you go, Kanato-kun~! However, I won’t lose either! There!
*Thud*
Yui: ( Laito-kun...You might be going a little overboard with that pose...But thank god, his landed more towards the edge of the board. )
Reiji: Hmph. Rather weak (3), I’d argue.It is my turn next. ...Phew!
*Thud*
Yui: ( Eh? ...No way. Bull’s eye? )
Ayato: Aah? The fuck!? Don’t be winnin’, you damn Four-eyes!
Reiji: Ayato, please do not be such a sore loser. It is painful to watch...Fufu, seems like victory is mine.
Yui: W-Wait, please! I haven’t thrown my dart yet!
Subaru: Heeh? You really think you can win ‘gainst that?
Kanato: The first game was a beginner’s luck. There is just no way you’ll win, don’t you think?
Yui: W-Well...
Laito: Come on, Bitch-chan~ It’s important to know when to give up, you know? ...Wait, Shuu?
Yui: ( Eh...? )
Shuu: Haha...You truly think you can win?
Yui: ...The chances are low, but I don’t want to become someone’s prize.
Shuu: Heeh...?
Yui: ( Uu...What should I do? My hands are shaking. )
Shuu: Haha...If you throw like that, your chances of winning are zero, you know?
Yui: But...When I think of what will happen if I lose, I get so scared and...
Shuu: Haha...Say, if you kiss me right here, right now, I don’t mind throwing in your place?
Yui: Eh?
Ayato: Haah? What are you sayin’!? No way she’d do that!
Reiji: This is rather unpleasant...Come on, hurry up and throw.
Yui: ( What should I do...? I definitely won’t win when my hands are shaking like this. But, a kiss is... )
Shuu: Despite the troubled look on your face, you actually want to become the prize after all, don’t you?
Yui: I-I don’t!
( This is way better than becoming the prize, right...? )
ー Yui walks up to Shuu
*Smooch*
Shuu: ...Haah?
Laito: Nfu~ Look at you playing the cute girl card by kissing his cheek, even though we all know you’re a little slut. (4)
Yui: It still counts as a kiss!
Kanato: ...For some reason, I feel really irritated.
Subaru: Che...Oi! If you’re gonna throw, get it over with already!
Shuu: Haha...Oh well, I guess this works.
Shuu: Well then...Time to put an end to this already.
Yui: ( Shuu-san’s actually throwing for me...! )
Reiji: Well, even with Shuu throwing, I should not lose regardless.
Subaru: How does he plan on winning when the other one’s in the dead middle?
Ayato: Exactly? Hehe, it’s hopeless!
Shuu: I’m different from you guys. ...In each and every aspect... ...!
*Swoosh*
Yui: ( Shuu-san, please...Win! )
*Thud*
Yui: ...!
Subaru: He knocked off the other dart...and hit bull’s eye!?
Kanato: No way...
Ayato: Oi! The fuck’s this!? Unbelievable!
Laito: Woah~ Shuu, that was incredible! You actually went out for Bitch-chan’s sake, didn’t you~?
Reiji: Well, well...It is quite laughable how you’d get so desperate for a mere prey.
Shuu: ...No way I’d lose against a bunch of chumps like you.
Yui: Shuu-san, that was amazing...!
Shuu: ...Haah, we’re done now, right? Let’s go...
Yui: Yes...!
*TIMESKIP*
ー The scene shifts to the illuminated gardens
Yui: Shuu-san!
Shuu: ...
Yui: ( No good, I can’t seem to get a response out of him... )
( We’ve walked quite a bit but...This isn’t the same road as earlier. )
Shuu: ...Guess around here will do.
Yui: ( ...? Why did he suddenly come to a halt...? )
Shuu: I doubt those guys will still come and pester us all the way out here.
Yui: ( With ‘those guys’ he means Ayato-kun and the others, right...? )
Shuu: I’m beat from having to deal with those annoyances.
Yui: Then, well...Shall we take a little breather on that bench over there?
ー They walk towards the bench
Shuu: Pwaah...Gonna nap...
Yui: ( I’ll let him get some peaceful sleep for now... )
Shuu: ...Oi.
Yui: ...?
Shuu: You should sit down too.
Yui: Eh? But weren’t you going to lie down? (5)
Shuu: Just take a seat.
Yui: Okay...
( I wonder what’s wrong...? )
( Huh, wah!? )
*Rustle rustle*
Yui: ( Shuu-san rested his head in my lap... )
Shuu-san, this is...
Shuu: What? You’re my reward, aren’t you? No complaints, I assume?
Yui: ‘Reward’, you say...
( I guess if we go by the rules from earlier, that would be correct... )
( Ah, right...I have yet to thank him for saving me... )
Uhm, Shuu-san. Thank you very much for helping me earlier.
Shuu: Haah? I didn’t save you or anything.
Yui: Butーー
Shuu: Well, if you insist, I’ll suck your blood plenty later on.
Yui: Uu...I think I’ll pass on that.
Shuu: Haah...Whatever, I’m honestly just tired right now. Let me sleep for now...
Yui: ...Yes...
ー Shuu nods off
Shuu: ...
Yui: ( As to be expected of Shuu-san, he’s already asleep... )
( This happens all the time, but it really is a mystery how he falls asleep so easily... )
( However, today he accompanied me the whole time, so I guess I can’t complain... )
( We did a bunch of things which he usually wouldn’t even think of doing as well. )
*Groooooowl*
Yui: ( ...! )
( Oh no, my stomach growled... )
( Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve had a single proper meal today. )
( Ah, I’ll eat the sweets Shuu-san bought for me earlier. )
*Rustle rustle*
Yui: ( Fufu, I’m looking forward to this...The wrappers are cute too! )
Shuu: ...
I hope you know you’ve been making noise this whole time...?
Yui: ...S-Sorry...
( What to do? I wanted to let him rest, but I woke him up by accident... )
I-I felt a little peckish, so I figured I’d try some of the sweets you bought earlier...
Shuu: Haah...
Yui: ...Sorry.
Shuu: ...
Yui: ( He won’t say anything... )
Shuu: ...Oi.
Yui: ...! ...Yes?
Shuu: Hurry up and give me one.
Yui: Eh...?
Shuu: The thing in your hand. If you feed me one, I’ll forgive you.
Yui: ...!
Shuu: My sleep was disrupted because of you. So it should be a small price to pay, right?
Yui: But...
Shuu: Hurry up. Or would you rather have me suck your blood? In that caseーー
Yui: No, sucking my blood would be...
In that case, uhm...Please open your mouth.
Shuu: Ahn...
Yui: ( He’s kinda cute, waiting with his mouth open like that... )
Shuu: Nn...It really is sweet.
Yui: Geez, that’s all you have to say. Isn’t there anything else?
Shuu: Nope. It really is just sweet...Nn...Tired...I’m gonna sleep...
Yui: Eh?
ー Shuu falls asleep once more
Shuu: Zz...
Yui: Shuu-san...?
Shuu: ...
Yui: ( Gosh... )
( ... )
( Vandead Carnival, huh...? )
( I had tons of anxieties before coming here... )
( However, I’m glad I explored the Carnival together with Shuu-san today... )
( Ah, speaking of which, what was this ‘Queen of the Carnival’ thing about in the end? )
( Oh well, no point in worrying about something I don’t know. )
Shuu: ...
Yui: ( Fufu, Shuu-san is sound asleep... )
( I wonder what we’ll do next after he wakes up...? )
Clown A: Hello there miss~ Are you enjoying the Carnival?
Yui: ...!?
Clown A: Fufu...Did I surprise you? Oh dear, oh dear? Is that gentleman over there asleep?
What a shame, in that case...How about I give you poor little thing something nice?
Well then, what could be inside this totally-not-suspicious cursed coffin~?
Yui: ( Cursed coffin, he says...? I’m pretty sure there would be something weird inside though... )
ー The coffin opens
Yui: Eh? A rose...?
Clown A: Hihi...Oh my, oh my, now this is something you don’t see every day.
Yui: Is that so?
Clown A: Why of course~ Usually you get a lot of bats or skeletons. Too bad!
Yui: N-No!
( Thank god I pulled a rose... )
Clown A: Well then, here you go?
Yui: ( ...I was told to stay away from the food, but a flower should be okay, right? Shuu-san’s right here too after all. )
( Besides...It’d be one more souvenir to remember today. I guess I can press it once we’re back home. )
Thank you very much.
Clown A: Don’t mention it...Well then, hold it nice and tight, okay?
Yui: Yes...Ow!
( I pricked my finger on one of the thorns. ...It stings. )
( Also, for some reason I feel a little dizzy... )
( Don’t tell me... )
Shuu-san! Please wake up! My head feels...somewhat heavy...
Shuu: ...
Yui: Please, wake up...
( Ah...I can’t...I’m dizzy, everything’s spinning... )
*Rustle rustle*
Yui: ( Ah, the confetto... )
*Rustle*
Yui: Shuu-san...
ー Yui faints
*THUD*
*TIMESKIP*
Shuu: Nn...
...My head feels strangely heavy...Che...
Oi, you...
Aah? She’s not here...?
If I recall correctly, I suddenly felt really sleepy after eating those sweets...
...The confetto are scattered across the ground.
...? What’s this...?
A letter...? ...’To the King of the Carnival’?
*Rustle*
Shuu: Fuck...!
The fuck is this...!?
ー Shuu runs off
*SCENE SHIFT*
Yui: ( ... )
( Nn...Where am I...? )
( My wrists kinda hurt... )
ー Yui wakes up in the party ballroom
Yui: ...What...?
( I’m chained to a post by my wrists...Why...!? )
Butler: Have you awakened, young lady?
Yui: You are...The butler from the castle? What on earth...is going on...?
Butler: My sincere apologies for my rude behavior from earlier.
I was convinced things would go smoothly, however...
However, I never expected Shuu-sama - out of all people - would go outside on his own accord.
He completely ruined my plan.
Yui: ...!
Butler: Well...I suppose that proves just how valuable you truly are...Fufu...
Yui: ( Ah, this gaze is...scary. Just like that time he saw my blood...as if it’s piercing right through me... )
Butler: Now please offer us your high quality blood.
To all the Vampires present in this room, okay?
Yui: ( All? ...Ah...There’s a countless amount of Vampires beneath by feet...!? )
ー They approach Yui
Yui: No! Stay away!
( They’re clinging onto my feet...It’s giving me the creeps! )
Stop...Don’t come...No, help me...
Butler: Who are you begging for help?
Aah. To the man who is currently sound asleep on a bench admist the ruckus of the carnival after eating a sweet which had been spiked with a sleeping drug?
Yui: Sweet...? Don’t tell me, those confetto?
*Rustle rustle*
Yui: No!! Stop...!!
( Shuu-san...!! )
*THUD*
Shuu: Haah...You lot, you don’t think you’ll get away with drugging me, do you?
Butler: Oh dear, you have finally showed yourself, it seems? Rather late, if I may note.
Fufu, please take a look. At this beautiful sacrifical bride...who holds the finest of blood.
Yui: Shuu-san!!
Shuu: Che...I don’t know if that guy ordered you all to do this or not but cut out the crap, will you?
Butler: That guy? Now who could you be referring to?
Shuu: Don’t play dumb...!
Butler: Oh dear, please calm down. For the eldest son of the Sakamaki family to throw such a fit...
I did not think you were so fixated on this lady, Shuu-sama. Fufu...
Shuu: Shut up...Silence. Oi, the same goes for you lowlife Vampires swarming together over there.
Yui: ...!!
*Rustle*
Yui: ( They grabbed my foot/leg!? (6) )
Male Vampire B: Smells delicious...
Yui: No! Stop...!!
Shuu: ...Che...Don’t you dare touch her so casually.
Vampire B: ...Haha.
Yui: ( His fangs are touching my foot/leg he’s holding onto...! )
( What to do...? At this rate, they’ll actually suck my blood...!! )
Shuu-san...!
Shuu: I told you to back off.
Vampire B: ...
Shuu: Get those dirty hands off her. I’m in an incredibly foul mood right now...
...That woman belongs to me.
ー The screen fades to white
Yui: ( What...!? This blinding light...!! I can’t see a thing...!? )
*Rustle*
Yui: !?
( Somebody grabbed my arm... )
*Rustle rustle*
Shuu: Oi, I removed the restraints. Hold onto me.
Yui: Shuu-san!?
Shuu: Come!!
Listen, don’t you dare let go of my hand, okay?
Yui: ( Just what is going on...!? )
*Rustle*
Shuu: ...
Yui: ( Ah...My sight’s slowly returning... )
*Clap clap clap clap*
Yui: ...Eh?
( The atmosphere has completely turned upside around. )
*Clap clap clap clap*
Yui: ( The Vampires which were standing below me have vanished all of a sudden... )
( Instead, they’re surrounding us with smiles on their faces? What is going on? )
Hey, Shuu-san. Why is everyone applauding for us?
Shuu: Haah...Beats me.
Maid: Congratulations! Shuu-san, young lady!
We are extremely honoured to welcome you here today, King and Queen of the Carnival...Our new Adam and Eve.
Yui: ( Eh...? This person is...The maid from the abandoned house...? Why is she here...? )
Shuu-san, what’s this ‘King and Queen of the Carnival’? ...Also, Adam and Eve?
( She’s talking about us, right...? )
Shuu: Che...So that’s what this was about...I thought something seemed fishy though.
That guy was pulling the strings behind our backs after all.
Yui: U-Uhm...What do you mean? I don’t understand at all...
Shuu: You don’t need to know. ...What a joke.
He gets us involved in this mess...Observing from afar like the disgusting creep he is.
Yui: ...?
Shuu: Haah...Geez, getting us to lower our guard (7), he might still be toying with us right now for all we know.
Yui: Toying...? T-Then...Everything that happened up till now was all part of a plan!?
Shuu: Yeah...
Yui: But who on earth would...?
Shuu: That shitty Father of mine.
Yui: Eh!? W-What do you mean?
Shuu: That’s what I want to ask. Hey, give me a proper answer.
Karlheinz: Fufu...As to be expected of my son. Seems like you saw through me.
Yui: ...!?
Shuu: This is disgusting...Getting a kick out of pushing others around...
Karlheinz: Doing things the normal way is boring, don’t you think? You should think of this of the ultimate present from me to you.
Shuu: What part of this is a present...? Geez...I can’t deal with you for another second...
Oi, you! We’re heading home.
Yui: Eh!? Uhm, this man is...?
Shuu: Haah...My dad...
Yui: ( This man is everyone’s Father...!? )
Shuu: I’ve had more than enough for today, having to play along with his little games.
Yui: Games...?
Shuu: What else could it be? What’s this ‘Adam and Eve’ crap...?
Yui: ( Then everything was just a misplaced prank set up by this person, by everyone’s Father...That’s what he means, right? )
( That being said, he sure went overboard... )
Maid: The party to celebrate the King and Queen and the Carnival will now commence. Please, enjoy it to your heart’s content!
*Clap clap clap clap*
Shuu: Haah...I don’t want to be pushed around any more
ーー TO BE CONTINUED ーー
Translation notes
(1) しまりのない顔 or ‘shimari no nai kao’ literally means a ‘slack’ or ‘loose’ face. However, in this case, I think he’s referring to the big smile she has on her face.
(2) Literally he says that she has bad taste (in men).
(3) 甘い or ‘amai’ does not always translate as ‘sweet’ referring to taste, but can also be used to mock someone for being naive, weak, simple, etc.
(4) In this case, the nickname ‘Bitch-chan’ is used to imply that she is a lewd girl/girl with loose morals. Even though I’ve been translating it as ‘bitch’ because the nickname is so iconic, ビッチ in Japanese is actually closer to the English ‘slut’ in terms of meaning.
(5) 寝る or ‘neru’ actually doesn’t refer to the act of sleeping, but can be used for someone lying down (with their eyes closed) but without actually falling asleep as well. If you want to say that someone is actually asleep, you’d use 眠る or ‘nemuru’ instead.
(6) 足 or ‘ashi’ can mean both ‘foot/feet’ or ‘leg(s)’ in Japanese, so it’s up to your personal interpretation of the scene.
(7) I think Shuu is talking about the Carnival itself here, implying that the fun attractions and the different encounters they had throughout were all meant to distract them from the ‘Queen of the Carnival’ thing and eventually let Shuu to lower his guard and get drugged by the sweets.
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[TL] Careful/Chapter 1
Location: Starmony Dorm Common Room
Mika: Hello, Oshi-san? Somethin’ real good happened today~♪
…Eh? You can tell from my voice?
Ehehe, I’m glad you can. I was happy so I knew I had to call ya ‘n tell ya ‘bout it.
Today durin’ lunch, I met up with Anzu-chan, Hinata-kun ‘n a few others in the cafeteria. We was talkin’ about—
Shu: …the shuffle unit for the Easter Fes?
I see no reason why you shouldn’t participate. More than anything, I can tell how much you want to.
The majority of the group will be your juniors. It’ll prove to be a nurturing experience.
…Ah, I see. The members have not been finalised since Wataru is still undecided. However, I see no reason why he wouldn’t be interested.
He was also a part of last year's event. We stood on the stage together and watched…
——Actually, nevermind, it does not concern you.
Anyhow. Do not sully Valkyrie’s name with poor behaviour, and cooperate with the others. The most important part is making it a pleasant event.
Mika: I willl~…. Yup, I’ll say hello to Anzu-chan ‘n everyone else for ya.
Well then, I’ll catch ya later. Oshi-san needs to study ‘n work real hard too~♪
(...Fufu. I’m relieved I got to tell Oshi-san all ‘bout it. Seems he’s cheerin’ for me, so I’ll put my everything into this ‘n do my best ♪)
Tsumugi: Mika-kun. Was that Shu-kun you were talking to?
Mika: Tsumu-chan-senpai. Yeah, I rang him as soon as I got back ‘cos I had somethin’ to tell him.
Tsumugi: Apologies but I’ve been eavesdropping for a little while but… you were talking about the Easter Fes, right?
I was a part of it last time, so I was curious as to whether they’d be anything happening this year too. I’ve been keeping my ears out for any information regarding it~
Mika: Ah, that so? Well then, you’ll already know about the shuffle unit, right?
Tsumugi: I do. I get the feeling that Mika-kun’s already talked to the other members about this but…
Don’t you think Hibiki-kun will be happy to take part? Last time, he was the one who told me about it.
I think he said something about being fascinated by it, or something along those lines?
Mika: Really? Maybe I should take that as a good sign then. I’ll tell everyone else right away.
I wonder what they’ll think ‘bout Hibiki-senpai joinin’. Err, now I gotta contact them…
Tsumugi: Oh? You’ve already made a groupchat. You youngins move so fast…Well, you all get along just fine after all.
Anyway, it’ll be nice if Hibiki-kun’s part of it too.
Mika: Yup. Thanks for tellin’ me this, Tsumu-chan-senpai. A full stop anddd… message sent ♪
Location: StarPro Office
Hiiro: (...I see. Does Kagehira-senpai’s text mean that he will be joining?)
(Anzu-san said they’d contact me first but–)
Wataru:Fufufu ♪ Your face is the colour of a rose, though this exact hue is still unknown. Ahh, everyone sees life through rose coloured lenses…☆[1]
Hiiro: (He’ll be able to hear me if I call out for him so I’ll give it a go.)
…Hibiki, Wataru-senpai. Do you have a spare moment?
Wataru: Fufufu, at last you come speak to me. I’ve been able to feel your sharp gaze piercing into my flesh for some time now.
Do you have some work for me?
Hiiro: Ah, I’m sorry. I couldn’t look away because those flowers appearing and disappearing from your hands were changing colours.
That’s not what I came for though. We want you to join our shuffle unit and participate in the Easter Fes with us.
Wataru: …Well, this took a sudden turn, didn’t it?
Hiiro: Oh, okay. If that’s the case, I shall apologise again. I’m sorry, I’ve been thinking about you since lunch, so I may have gotten a little antsy.
Wataru: Since lunch? Is this related to what you just said?
Hiiro: Yup! It’s because we want to form a shuffle unit with our senpais and—
Shinobu: Arghhh, Hiiro-kun. I don’t think Hibiki-dono has received notice from Anzu-dono yet.
If you don’t explain from the very beginning, he won’t be able to understand fully!
Hiiro: Shinobu-kun…. And Shinkai-senpai too.
Kanata: wataru and hiiro, good evening~. this is an unusual group of people, hm?
Wataru: Mhm, well I think I’m being handed an invitation to something by this child, am I right? Most likely to a shuffle unit.
Shinobu: That’s it! Uhh, as Hiiro-kun said, it’s essentially…
Time: After a moment or two
Kanata: i see~ is this why you two are together, because hiiro was about to explain the Invitation to wataru?
Hiiro: Umu. I was saved by Shinobu-kun’s skillful explanation.
Shinobu: I was a little nervous about suddenly taking on an important role, but Shinkai-dono was able to explain it, so I think the results will be alright.
Kanata: hehe. please do your best, shinobu. I am sure it will be a pleasant Experience.
what about wataru? these children are saying that you will Join the easter fes.
I think it will be a good Experience for you too.
Wataru: —Easter Fes! It shall be a brilliant festival, one that will showcase the joy that accompanies spring.
I have been made aware of the shuffle unit. It makes me happy to know everyone of thinking of my name…♪
Hiiro: So, what do you think? Will you do it?
Wataru: To answer your question, it is a resounding YES. You may contact them too, but may I speak to Anzu-san myself?
Hiiro: Umu, that’s okay….. But uh, I don’t know if it’s a good thing if I do.
We’re all expecting a positive response from our senpais... ♪
i think he’s quoting from an anthology of waka poems called the shinkokinshu, commissioned by emperor gotoba in like the 11th century. i can’t find exactly what tho. he also could just be being hibiki lol
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Seven Bridges - Hate Control: Chapter 13
Location: Tanabata Fest Stage
Characters: Adonis & Kouga
TL Note:
For those who don’t know, “Dekosuke” (lit. forehead boy) is the nickname Kouga uses for Mao.
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ< At that time. Downtown (“Tanabata Fest” Venue 3). >
Adonis: …………
Kouga: A–do–nis?
Why do ya look so dejected, huuh? It finally cleared up and we can see the Milky Way – It’s all gonna be ruined if you’ve got such a gloomy look on ya face.
Is it bothering you that Sakuma-senpai and stuff are comin’ here late?
They’ve got their schedules stuffed with that stupid programme and it looks like they’re leavin’ the school events to us current students.
But thanks to Anzu fixing that “Tanabata Fest” proposal up real good, it’s turned into a large-scale event that’s got not only ES but the entire local area involved.
It’s got a lotta attention from the public so there’s no choice but to take part, right?
If only those seniors skipped out on that impertinent variety show work and met us earlier.
Adonis: They can’t do that. People will lose faith in them if they abandon a job they’ve already accepted. Cancelling last minute leaves a bad impression.
Kouga: I didn’t say that – Now, you’re speakin’ even better than I am.
Adonis: Thank you, Oogami.
Kouga: Huuh?
Adonis: I was feeling down but you were worried about me and talked to me a lot, didn’t you?
Kouga: Bah, I didn’t mean to do that!
In reality, “UNDEAD” is just me and you if our seniors don’t get their asses here and it’s only gonna cause problems for me if you’re useless!
Adonis: Right. It’s fine – I’m in perfect shape.
Sorry. There was something on my mind – My head wasn’t in the right place. I’ll buy some meat from that stall and remotivate myself.
Kouga: If you eat somethin’ heavy like that, your stomach’s gonna hurt.
Adonis: It’s fine. I’m confident in my digestive strength.
Kouga: You just wanna eat meat, right~...? Fine, now you’re soundin’ more like your usual self ♪
…Anyway, what was on your mind?
Adonis: Narukami.
Kouga: Everyone’s been worryin’ ‘bout her this time round. That’s not Ari’s~ usual self.
Adonis: Yeah. But it can’t be helped. The wall in Narukami’s heart is thicker than I had thought and I wasn’t able to ask about the details.
That does irritate me though.
But I’ve got the basic gist of it. It seems the cenotaph in the school that’s supposed to be demolished is something important to Narukami.
Probably even more important than Narukami realises.
Kouga: Cenotaph, eh? I heard Anzu or Dekosuke[∗] who’s the current student council president did their best to stop it, but it looks like it’s still gonna be demolished, huh.
Adonis: If anything, the removal was done so unnaturally quickly, it felt like it was wiped off the face of the earth.
I heard this from Anzu but apparently, the removal was already underway by the time the first proposal was submitted.
It seems they had already spent the money on the construction fees and they also had to send a request to the local municipality, so it wasn’t possible for them to stop the removal.
Kouga: Sure sounds suspicious. They didn’t hafta rush that – and I’d forgotten that we even had a cenotaph at our school in the first place.
Was it somethin’ that they had to remove otherwise it would end up bein’ a bother or somethin’ even worse than that? It’s just an object.
Adonis: This is also what Anzu told me, but it seems there is a cave underneath the cenotaph…
On the outside, they made it look like they got rid of it to avoid the ground from caving in.
Kouga: An underground cave?
Adonis: From a geology perspective, the ground around Yumenosaki is fairly weak. We learnt that in class.
If there’s a cave underneath then all the more to fear of the ground collapsing in.
Kouga: Hmm~ I don’t really get it. Sure, it’d be an issue for the entire region, but what’s the cenotaph got to do with that?
Adonis: I don’t know. That’s the reason they had for pushing ahead with the construction. That’s all.
Kouga: Hmm~... It all sounds weird and odd – like somethin’ ain’t right. Sounds like some kinda conspiracy. It’s not connected to some sorta crazy story, is it?
Adonis: Even if it was, it has nothing to do with us.
Kouga: Not exactly. It’ll be somethin’ to do with the school that we’re goin’ to every day.
Adonis: I’ll rephrase that: It’s something we shouldn’t get involved in.
We’re students and idols. We should live up to our duty. Meaning, we should be focusing on our studies and idol activities – nothing else.
Kouga: Yeah but–
Adonis: This country is a peaceful one.
So it might be harder for you to understand, but it’s really too big –too much – for one person to face “those sorts of things”.
We’re taught at school that we can do anything. We’re taught we can be anyone we want to be.
But reality isn’t like that.
Kouga: …That doesn’t sit right with me.
Adonis, what’s your dream? You probably want to be like your cool mum and make all the poor kids who have faced tragedies smile by singin’, right?
But are you gonna get scared and run away when a big chunk of reality looks you dead straight in the eye?
You’re someone better and cooler than that, right, Adonis?
Adonis: Oogami.
Kouga: Keh, this is disgustin’, dammit! It’s so irritatin’! Sorry, Adonis. I was in a bad mood so I ended up takin’ my anger out on you!
Adonis: You don’t need to apologise, Oogami. I’m confused.
Kouga: Shaddap~! Stop treatin’ me like some kid who doesn’t know what’s goin’ on! I hate that part ‘bout everyone from “UNDEAD”!
It’s true I’m stupid and inexperienced. I ain’t anythin’ close to someone amazin’ like Sakuma-senpai or a proper person like you or Hakaze-senpai.
That’s why I’m doin’ my best here to be a better version of myself, but don’t you dare hug and comfort me and say that that path is dangerous!
Adonis: I always have a difficult time understanding what you’re saying.
Kouga: Ha! Well, sorry I suck at explainin’!
Adonis: But, oddly enough, I understand what you’re feeling.
We’re the same species of animal. That’s why I can understand your soulful cries.
I too want to learn from you and cry out.
I want to howl with all my strength. For my important friend who is hurt and tired.
At the very least, I want to tell him that I’m right here. So there’s no need to be anxious.
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Seven Bridges - Hate Control: Chapter 5
Location: Underground Live House
Characters: Adonis, Kouga, Arashi & Hitsugi
TL Note:
This can both mean a vague “long time ago” or specifically a “decade ago”.
In the original script, NEGI says this line in English.
???: “~......♪”
Adonis: Guys, look at the stage. It’s starting.
Kouga: Geh, so she’s finally made an appearance ♪
Adonis: You seem happy, Oogami.
Kouga: I don’t hate “her” music. I just don’t like the things she does and how everyone reacts to her, I guess.
NEGI’s songs and the way she handles her instruments are first-rate, even though she’s always changin’ ‘em every performance for some reason. When I saw her recreate those amazin’ classic rockstar techniques, I had my soul blown outta me.
Reminded me of the old Sakuma-senpai…
This might just be how I feel ‘bout it but somethin’ feels off. This sounds like someone recorded mechanical sounds – it doesn’t resonate in my heart at all.
I’m sayin’ it ain’t the real thing.
???: “♪~♪~♪”
Arashi: …………
Adonis: ? What’s wrong, Narukami? You look pale…
Kouga: Hmph. Does Lil’ Miss Arashi Narukami over here not like this kinda underground, shady space, huuuuh?
Arashi: Sorry, keep quiet for a sec.
It can’t be… This song is…
Adonis: You know this song, Narukami?
Arashi: Yeah… No, but that can’t be possible.
Adonis: ……? Recently, a mysterious artist by the name of NEGI appeared and has been the talk of the underground live house. She’s known to have sung a variety of songs.
She chooses to sing songs that were popular a long time ago[∗] instead of recent idol songs.
People say she’s even more real than the actual artist or even better than the original. It doesn’t change the fact that the song is still from many years ago, but I suppose you could say her arrangement and style of singing is modern.
Kouga: And that’s why the recent visitors have taken a likin’ to it. Sure, it’s good but does she even have the permission to do that?
Even if we’re in the underground, there’s still stuff you can and can’t do.
Adonis: People seem to like it but NEGI is known for being able to perform the songs the audience wants to hear. She apparently does this every time.
Giving what the audience wants. She gets a perfect score in terms of being an artist.
Kouga: Huuh? No, if she doesn’t have the rights and decides to perform her own arrangement anyway, then she’s basically usin’ underhanded methods.
I don’t acknowledge her as an artist! Does she feel good cheatin’ her way up there? You’ve gotta be kiddin’ me!
Adonis: You’re very serious when it comes to music, Oogami.
Kouga: You got a problem with that? I’m serious, all right! You’d get irritated if someone got a gold medal by cheatin’ in a track and field competition too, right!?
If that’s allowed, then the people who did their best just look like idiots!
NEGI: “–Shut up.”[∗]
You guys are making quite some noise over there.
Kouga: NEGI spoke! That’s rare! Wait, is she actually angry about us?
Adonis: Yeah, it appears so. Look, NEGI’s fans are glaring at us. They’re saying we’re too loud and ruining the performance.
Kouga: Geh, we’re completely treated like we’re on enemy grounds.
Arashi: Oh, wait a minute. I can’t really see because it’s dark on stage, but isn’t that Hitsugi-chan?
Is Hitsugi-chan the mysterious artist NEGI?
Adonis: You think so too, Narukami? I had the same thought but I simply thought it was because I have yet to differentiate the faces of the people in this country.
Kouga: Huh? Yeah, I guess they look alike? But I asked that Hitsugi dude at school and he didn’t have a clue, ya know?
Arashi: What’s going on…? But that’s him, right? I’m a model – I can still tell who’s who even with a whole load of makeup on!
He definitely does feel a bit different compared to before…
NEGI: “Didn’t you hear me the first time?”
“It looks like you have something you want to talk to me about, but wait until I’ve finished this one song.”
“No. Wait until the soul I’ve called forth has settled.”
“The dead are unstable, unlike the living. If a dog who can’t read the room howls and barks, the ghosts will be scattered.”
Kouga: Who’re you callin’ a dog!? You lookin’ for a fight?
NEGI: “It’s a compliment, actually.”
“Besides, I wouldn’t look for fights. We’ve always been much weaker than you all, after all.”
“Avoiding battles with the powerful and sinking into the darkness is our one secret trick to remaining in this world.”
“♪~♪~♪”
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