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shunin-gumis · 5 months ago

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Designs of Happiness - Track B03

L4mps Main Story Translation

Title: Happiness Activities: Practical Edition

Characters: Nagi, Netaro, Raito, Ryui, Yodaka

Summary: Nagi works hard on his “Happiness Activities” since early morning. However, he’s met with misfortune at every corner…

Thank you aca @/463ce6 and myun @/myuntachisi for helping me with proofing!

*Alarm beep*

Nagi: 6 am. Today, I’ll start doing happiness activities, or “happikatsu”. *

Location: HAMA House

Nagi: Happikatsu No.1: Go out for a walk and soak in the early morning sun for about 20 minutes within half an hour of waking up.

Sonia: It says it’s best if you empty your mind while walking~ Nagi-shan, you’ve got this~

Nagi: Yeah. Let’s go.

Location: HAMA Town

Nagi: Just being up and about early in the morning is giving me a boost in self-esteem. Maybe I can finally join the ranks of those who are mindful—

*wheels screeching*

Runaway Truck Driver: You have a death wish!? Get out of the way, shithead!

Location: Flower Laundry

Nagi: 9 am.

Sonia: The weather ish really nice today. The flowers are also happily soaking up the sunlight~

Nagi: Yep. Both the leaves and I are all shiny today.

Nagi: Happikatsu No.2: Every month, ensure you spend more than 5 hours out in nature.

Sonia: It says your stress will go down a lot by doing this!

Nagi: Since I’ve always been surrounded by nature, maybe I’ve already built up a resistance against stress…

*thump*

Woman clinging to the door before opening hours: ……

*Nagi and Sonia jump*

Nagi: Woah, that freaked me out.

Woman clinging to the door before opening hours: Hey! The bouquet I got at the department store withered up already!

Nagi: I’m sorry about that, may I have your receipt? …Department store?

Woman clinging to the door before opening hours: Yeah! The bouquet. I got. From the DEPARTMENT STORE!

Location: Empty Lot

Nagi: 11 am.

Nagi: Weeding.

Location: HAMA House - Kitchen

Nagi: 1 pm

Nagi: Happikatsu No.3: Eat fermented food that’s good for the gut.

Nagi: Something something the gut and the brain are connected, so a healthy gut directly correlates to improved mood.

Nagi: I made some miso soup and splurged on some pickles. I also got 3 packs of natto for 90 yen, and rice from the fridge. Time to dig in.

Yodaka: Oh? Having lunch, Nagi?

Nagi: Yep. It’s happikatsu for the gut…

Yodaka: Looking after your gut health, hm? I’ve heard that adding grated onion and apple cider vinegar to miso soup is quite beneficial.

Nagi: I better note that down in my happikatsu memos… Do you get that kinda knowledge from your mom or grandma?

Yodaka: Hm? Oh… I suppose you’d be… right. —I think it was my father who told me this.

*ringing noise*

Yodaka: …Ugh.

Nagi: ? Is your head hurting?

Yodaka: No, it’s alright.

Ryui: Oi, Hachinoya. It’s time, get a move on.

Location: Company Car interior

Nagi: 2 pm

Nagi: Need any help with the property search besides transportation?

Nagi: (Happikatsu No.4: Contributing to your community.)

Ryui: Nah, it’s fine. Besides, the owners of all the good spots in Ward 15 are all wrapped up in that shitty old man’s bullshit.

Nagi: Shitty old man… You mean your grandfather?

Ryui: They won’t bend even if you prostrate.

Nagi: I’m pretty good at that.

Ryui: I just said we don’t need it.

Nagi: Like they say, two heads are better than one. We may not have known each other for long, but I’m sure there’s something I could help with besides driving you around. I mean, I do own a shop, so I could pitch in about the property—

Ryui: Lay off! Just focus on driving!

Location: Empty lot

Nagi: 3 pm.

Nagi: Weeding.

Location: Flower Laundry.

Nagi: 4 pm.

Sonia: Sho, we’re counting on you today as well for the Raito Way Crash course!

Nagi: (Happikatsu No.5: Proactively learning new skills for self-development.)

Raito: Nagi, do you know the art of assertiveness? It’s a very important communication skill that allows you to express your thoughts and opinions in a way that doesn’t offend the other party.

Nagi: No… I’ve never heard of it. Is something like that really possible…?

Raito: Don’t worry, it’s something you can easily get a hang of once you give it a shot… The key is to come up with the subject yourself, but… I’ll give you something to work with first.

Raito: You’ve received a complaint that the flowers you sold to a customer withered too quickly. However, it’s also clear that the customer did not handle it with proper care. How will you respond?

Nagi: Issue a sincere apology, refund and exchange the flowers, and also offer them a free coupon. Depending on their reaction, I might have to guide them to the Consumer Information Center.

Raito: Haha… I see you’re the type to give in before the other person has even made their case.

*bell chimes as door opens*

Woman from earlier: HEY!! I tried to use the coupon you gave me at the department store’s flower shop, but they turned me away! They didn’t even offer to exchange the flowers! Just WHAT is the meaning of this!?

Sonia: Ah, it’s the person who came in earlier this morning…

*Nagi trembling*

Nagi: Ah, um, that coupon only works here so…

Raito: …Pardon me. Since you mentioned the department store, does that mean the flowers weren’t purchased from here?

Woman from earlier: That’s right!

Raito: I understand how you feel… Seeing your beloved flowers wither away far too soon must have saddened you greatly. I can tell you have a very kind heart.

Raito: We sincerely regret the fact that we are unable to help you, as the flowers are from another store. However—

Raito: We don’t want to turn you away while you’re still upset, so we’d like to offer our services and request that you purchase your flowers from this shop next time… Would that please you?

Raito: We would be truly honored to have our flowers purchased by someone as lovely as you.

Woman from earlier: Oh my…! What a splendid shop! Of course, I will be coming here from now on!

Sonia: A-Amazing… He’s on a whole other level…

Nagi: Learning this skill after only one try… As expected of Raito-san, he’s completely different from me… Even though we’re both leaders…

Location: Fortune Teller’s Parlor - Angel Eye

Nagi: 8 pm.

Toi: Thank you for delivering the flowers today too! Bye bye, see you later~!

Location: HAMA Town

Nagi: I’ll need to prepare flowers to give away on the way back home.

Nagi: (Happikatsu No.6: Make sure to balance the Yajirobe of Fortune and Misfortune.)

Nagi: About 500 roses should do the trick. I just hope no one gets “grosed” out, get it? Haha… *

Nagi: (And then if there’s any left over… I can give them to the Chief. I’m truly grateful to know that it’s okay even if I don’t manage to give them all away.)

Location: Yokohama Station

Nagi: Excuse me, I’m giving away flowers for free, would you—

Delinquent A with a shockingly short gakuran: Aa? Flowers? ‘Course we don’t want any.

Delinquent B with baggy pants holding on for dear life: Wait a sec, ain’t he the one who picked a fight with us before?

Delinquent A with a shockingly short gakuran: DAMN, that HURT!! I cut myself on the rose you just forced on me! I need to go to the hospital, so cough up yer cash right now.

Delinquent B with baggy pants holding on for dear life: If ya don’t want any trouble, hurry up hand over the money!

Location: Empty Lot

Nagi: Night… It’s already 10 pm, huh…

Nagi: I’ve done a lot of weeding, but it doesn’t look like it’s gonna be over anytime soon…

Nagi: (I’m thirsty, but I forgot my water bottle… I think there was a vending machine somewhere nearby…)

*rustling sound*

Nagi: Found it.

Nagi: (I’ll get one of the bottles… Maybe that “AlrighTea!” would be good.)

Nagi: …Ah. I don’t have any cash on me. They shook me down to my last yen…

???: “AlrighTea!” was it? I shall buy it for you.

Nagi: Huh…

Netaro: Good work today, yes?

Nagi: …Thank you. But how did you know—

Netaro: I’ve made it so that I know whenever you are weakened, Gii. I also know how to find you, wherever you might be.

Netaro: Just as how this bottle is important to you, so too are you important to me, as my donor.

Nagi: …This is the first time I’ve had anyone watching over me.

Nagi: Anyways, you really helped me out here. Looks like I can keep going.

Netaro: Eh~ Aren’t you going home?

Nagi: Yeah. I can work for a little longer so…

Netaro: …Work on what?

Nagi: Weeding.

Nagi: While I was walking around my Ward, I spotted this overgrown lot, so… I got permission from the landowner and started working on it.

Netaro: All this, by hand, on your lonesome?

Netaro: Ahaha! What a frighteningly inefficient way to work! You’ve been strangely proactive lately.

Nagi: Yep. I wanted to do something, but I didn’t know where to start so… I decided to just try a lot of different stuff.

Nagi: Happikatsu No.7: Doing something for the sake of another person.

Nagi: I heard it on the radio once, during a talk on the psychology of happiness. They said volunteer work is good for increasing happiness.

Netaro: Hoh~ If you volunteer for the sake of your own happiness, does it still count as volunteering?

Nagi: …Huh? Is that wrong?

Netaro: Aha, you are soo funny, Gii~ So you helped me for your own sake as well?

Nagi: I don’t know, it’s not something I really get either…

Nagi: You’re probably the only person who’s ever shared a secret with me, and, well, I guess I want you to be happy too.

Netaro: Pfft! What’s this, I feel strangely excited!

Netaro: I shall provide the 8th tip for your happikatsu: Every night, before you go to sleep, write three good things that happened today.

Netaro: The human brain tends to strongly imprint the last emotions it feels into memory. This method takes advantage of that tendency.

Nagi: Huh…

Nagi: Barely dodging that truck was… a good thing, right?

Netaro: Good thing number one~!

Nagi: …My shop has a new regular.

Netaro: Two~!

Nagi: Ryui helped me… get in touch with my emotions…?

Netaro: Three~!

Nagi: Raito-san taught me that I still have room for growth…!

Netaro: You mean there’s more!?

Nagi: Because I got mugged, you got me a drink.

Netaro: Yes yes.

Nagi: I have a person who’ll worry over me.

Netaro: Not a person.

Nagi: (A lot of stuff happened, but if I think about it…)

Nagi: Today was a really good day.

Notes:

I decided to use the term happikatsu, meaning "activities to achieve happiness" similar to how people use oshikatsu (activites to support your fave)

Nagi makes a pun where he says 500 roses should be enough to scatter around where バラ (bara meaning rose) ばら撒けば (bara makeba meaning scatter/spread) sound similar. I changed it to "Hope no one gets "grosed" out" because both he and the strangers he approaches tend to feel uncomfortable and it also matches his somewhat self-deprecating nature. Hope it made sense because I am not a pun master...

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attendsquoi · 11 months ago

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Thea's Quest ~ Ch. 1

Chapter 1: Infiltrator

Summary: Thea, an unclaimed demigod, left Camp Half Blood after five years to become Wonder Woman’s protege. Today, Thea joins the Justice League's new covert team.

Warnings: Canon typical violence

Word count: 3.3k

Today was the day. Diana had finally convinced Thea to join the team of young heroes. The demigod was unfamiliar with most of the names, having spent the last five years removed from the outside world. Thankfully, Diana had given her a rundown of the situation - but first, it was time to meet Artemis.

Thea’s eyes adjusted as the lights from the zeta tube quickly dissipated. She and Diana were in Happy Harbor.

“We’re early.” Thea remarked, following as her mentor walked into the main room.

“I know, but Oliver and I wanted you and Artemis to get the chance to meet before introducing you to the rest of the team. You’ll be new – but you’ll both be new together. Hopefully that’s a good thing.” Diana replied, stopping with a smile.

Thea nodded back.

As they waited, Thea looked around the cave – if that was an adequate description. While windowless, the space was incredibly high tech, with multiple computers and a large platform with built in holographics. Thea moved to hold her necklace, a small model of a hand holding up three fingers made of stygian iron, grateful for the magical gift that masks her godly scent and wards off monsters.

An automated voice broke her out of her thoughts.

“Recognized: Green Arrow, 08. Recognized: Artemis: B07.”

Green Arrow, or Oliver, appeared through the zeta tube with a girl behind him. Diana walked forward to meet them.

“It is good to see you, Arrow.” She greeted.

“It’s good to see you too, Diana.” He replied jovially.

“And it’s nice to meet you,” He said, looking at Thea.

“This is Artemis.” He gestured to the girl beside him. She stood straight, but her confident front betrayed her, revealing her insecurities to Thea.

“Nice to meet you, I’m Thea.” The girl replied.

“Sorry if this is rude, but are you an Amazon too?” Artemis asked her.

“Thea is a demigod – half mortal, half deity. I recruited her as she’s already part of my world.” Diana answered for Thea.

“May I ask how you started working together? I understand you are not the first protege archer.” Thea inquired.

“I’m his niece.” “She’s my niece.” The two answered simultaneously.

Thea raised an eyebrow, sensing a lie, but didn’t question further. Everyone’s allowed their secrets.

~~~

Just then, Batman and Red Tornado entered the room, and Wonder Woman and Green Arrow moved to talk to them. Artemis and Thea followed at a distance, quietly making small talk. As soon as the team appeared, Artemis and Thea were thrown into a whirlwind of introductions. Thea vaguely recognized Robin, and Aqualad, Miss Martian, and Superboy were easy enough to tell apart.

Suddenly, the zeta tube rang out.

“Recognized: Kid Flash, B03.”

“The Wall-man is here!” Called a voice, even before Thea could see his face.

“Now let’s get this party star! – ted…” Kid Flash, or “the Wall-man” said, tripping on the ground.

Thea couldn’t help but chuckle to herself at the sight of the supposed superhero lying on the floor. Swim trunks and beach inflatables weren’t a particularly flattering look.

“Wall-man, huh? I love the uniform. What exactly are your powers?” Artemis teased.

“Uh, who is this?” Kid Flash questioned.

“Artemis, your new teammate.”

“Kid Flash, never heard of you.”

Thea moved to rest her hand on her hip, amused by the interaction. She caught Aqualad’s glance and they shared an endeared eye roll.

That was when Kid Flash noticed the other new person in the room.

“Who are you?” He asked.

“Thea.” She replied.

“Thea is my protege, she’s been working with me for a few months and I wanted her to join the team.” Wonder Woman added, moving to rest a hand on Thea’s shoulder.

“And Artemis is my new protege.” Green Arrow finally intervened.

“What happened to your old one?” Kid Flash interrogated.

The computer rang through the cave.

“Recognized: Speedy, B04.”

“Well for starters he doesn’t go by Speedy anymore. Call me Red Arrow.”

A man walked through the zeta tube, clearly Green Arrow’s old sidekick.

Between Artemis and Kid Flash's sarcastic remarks, Red Arrow introduced the team’s mission: protect Dr. Serling Roquette and destroy her “fog.” Thea didn’t have much context to the love lost between Red and Green Arrow or the institution they referred to as the “Shadows” – but that didn’t matter now. She could do research after they neutralized the weapon.

~~~

After Red Arrow left, the team took a few minutes to gather supplies and make their way to the high school. Diana stopped Thea before she could follow.

“I know how new this world is to you, and I know you know how new this team is to the world – but you’ll be fine. You may not have been fighting supervillains, but you’ve certainly battled your own monsters. Good luck.”

“Thank you.” Thea answered, then left in the direction she saw the others go in.

Upon entering what turned out to be a hangar, a large plane-like structure caught Thea’s attention.

“That’s the bioship!” Miss Martian called, walking up to her.

“I’m sorry we didn’t get much of a chance to get to know each other, and I bet you have a ton of questions, but I’m sure you’ll do great.” The martian continued.

“I appreciate it.” Said Thea.

“Follow me!” Miss Martian replied.

As the girls approached the ship, Miss Martian held out a hand and a ladder grew out of the ship.

“Neat trick.” Thea told her with a smile.

“Thanks!” The Martian girl seemed genuinely excited by her comment.

The two got into the ship and the rest of the team filed in shortly after. Thea gave Artemis a smile when she sat down next to her. Neither spoke, but they shared a mutual understanding.

“Thea, forgive us for our earlier distraction,” Aqualad said as he sat down, “It is nice to meet you.”

“Thank you, and no apology needed.” The demigod replied.

“I’ve never heard of you!” Robin exclaimed, seeming perturbed by his lack of knowledge on the newbie.

“I didn’t even know Wonder Woman had a sidekick!” Kid Flash added.

“Robin. Kid.” Aqualad reprimanded.

Thea smiled.

“It’s fine. I’m sure you all have plenty of questions. I’ll do my best to answer.” She said as she took out her dagger and inspected it.

“Well first, I guess I want to know why you need that.” Robin said, gesturing to the weapon in her hands.

“Yeah! I mean, if you’re like Wonder Woman, don’t you have, like, superstrength and flight and that sort of thing?” Kid Flash clarified.

“Like Diana, I am a demigod, but she and I are very different. For starters, she’s an Amazon – which already makes her stronger than most mortals – and a daughter of Zeus.”

Miss Martian interrupted before anyone got the chance to ask more questions.

“We’ve arrived at Red Arrow’s coordinates. Taking us down now.” She announced.

Thea was secretly relieved. It wasn’t that she really had anything to hide, but she’d only been working as a “superhero” for a few months. She already felt pretty far out of her comfort zone. She didn’t want to try to explain the nuances of being unclaimed too.

~~~

Once inside the high school, Thea stationed herself by a window in the computer lab. She didn’t want to crowd the doctor, not to mention she felt more in control in the corner. There, she could see the whole room and had a clear view of the street outside. Thea may feel uncertain about how to interact with the team, but strategy and fighting? Those she could do.

Everyone online? Miss Martian’s voice rang out in Thea’s head.

Oh, this is weird. Artemis and Thea thought at the same time. The girls immediately looked at each other and giggled.

And distracting. Dr. Roquette thought, turning to glare at the girls. Artemis rolled her eyes and Thea raised her hands in surrender.

Coding a distributed algorithm virus on a kiddie computer with less RAM than a wristwatch is hard enough. Now I have to hear teen think in my skull? The doctor exclaimed, tossing her hands in the air.

Lady, do you always complain when someone tries to help you? Kid Flash said.

Pot, kettle. Have you met? Artemis replied.

Hey, I do not need attitude from the newbie who drove Red Arrow off the team. Kid Flash snapped.

That is so not on me. Artemis retaliated.

She’s right. I’m new too, and whatever Red Arrow’s deal is – his actions are his own. He chose not to join, that’s his problem, not hers. Thea spoke up, defending Artemis.

Fate of the world at stake. Dr. Roquette interrupted.

She started it. Kid Flash whined.

Oh my gods. Thea complained.

How about I help Miss Martian and Superboy patrol the perimeter? Artemis suggested.

Good idea. Aqualad replied curtly.

Thea sent the girl a smile as she left the room.

You might cut her some slack. It was her arrow that saved your butt against Amazo. Robin said to Kid Flash after Artemis was gone.

What? No, that was Speedy's... I mean, Red Arrow's arrow, right? Kid Flash insisted.

Not so much. Robin said.

Huh. Well, still not giving her the satisfaction. Kid Flash replied.

Thea rolled her eyes.

You know, I can still hear you. Artemis remarked from out of view.

Thea grinned, proud of her teammate’s tenacity.

Argh! Kid Flash exclaimed.

I couldn't get the Justice League. Dr. Roquette complained.

The virus won't be of much use if we cannot find the weapon. Aqualad finally intervened, focused on the task at hand.

Can you track it? He asked.

My utility fog is not a weapon. It's science, brilliant science. Dr Roquette insisted.

And of course I can track it, but I'd have to go online. Might as well rent a billboard with this address and "assassinate me" written in neon.

As much as the woman put on a strong front, Thea could tell her kidnapping had left a toll. She was afraid.

We will protect you. Aqualad told her, calmly.

Dr. Roquette paused.

Tracking the fog now.

~~~

As the doctor worked on the computer, Thea moved toward the center of the room. She maintained her view of the window, but decided that being right next to it made her an easy target – and had the potential to raise questions if a passerby were to see a fully armed Greek warrior in the school’s computer lab.

Mmm that boy. Came Artemis’ voice through the mind link.

It took Thea a second to figure out what was happening.

He can hear you. We can all hear you! Miss Martian blurted out in response.

Oh, I know. Artemis replied.

Thea raised her eyebrows, half scoffing at the archer. She caught Aqualad’s eye and gave him a shrug.

Suddenly, the computer pinged.

Miss Martian, Dr. Roquette has located the fog. Aqualad announced.

Refigure the ship so Thea, Robin, and Superboy can pursue. He added, nodding at the two team members in the room.

Ready. Came the martian’s reply.

Robin ran out of the room to meet Superboy at the bioship. Thea was about to follow when a movement caught her eye. Immediately, she turned around, swinging her sword and knocking a sai out of the air. In front of her was a girl with a mask of a cat that covered her face.

“Doctor, get down!” Aqualad commands out loud.

“Not too bad, new girl.” The woman said to Thea.

M’gann, Kid, Artemis, we are under attack in the computer lab. He said.

On our way. Artemis replied.

I’m busy – Robin, Superboy, go without me. Thea commanded.

Thea was engaged in combat with the assailant. The woman was fast and clearly well trained, but as a demigod, Thea was born for battle. As the woman got closer, Thea realized her sword wasn’t as effective a close range tool. Thea twisted her arm, moving to hit the woman’s wrist with the flat side of her sword – knocking the weapon she planned to throw down and giving Thea enough time to sheath her sword and take out her dagger. Not without anger, Thea realized how grateful she was for all that time spent sparring with Luke, growing proficient with the smaller weapon. Unfortunately her brief memory served as just enough of a distraction for the woman to swipe her legs under Thea’s feet, knocking her to the ground. Thea fell back, catching herself on her hands. Her wrist screamed in pain, preventing her from pulling herself back up.

Thea heard a sai go flying through the air, but was relieved to see Aqualad knock it away from the doctor in the nick of time.

“Almost.” The woman said.

“Poison slowing you down?” She asked Aqualad, feigning concern as another sai embedded itself in his skin.

“Jellyfish toxin. I'm largely immune.” Aqualad insisted.

“Largely.” The woman mocked.

Thea was relieved to see an arrow come flying through the air.

“Don't move.” Artemis said, her eyes flitting between the attacker and Thea who had just managed to pull herself up.

“Heh. This gig's getting interesting.” The woman murmured.

Just then Miss Martian and Kid Flash ran into the room.

“Maybe a little too interesting.” She concluded, dropping a smoke bomb.

As the air cleared, it was obvious she had run away.

~~~

“Gone.” Kid Flash grunted.

“She’s getting away! You’re letting her get away!” Doctor Roquette cried.

Thea crossed her arms, walking over to stand by Artemis, wary of her injured wrist.

“This is all your fault. You were on perimeter! How’d that shadow get in?” Kid Flash yelled, accusing Artemis.

“That’s not fair.” Thea interjected.

“She’s right. I was outside too.” Miss Martian added.

Thea and Artemis sent her a smile.

“Yeah, outside being distracted by her!” Kid Flash defended, pointing at Artemis.

“Besides, I can’t be mad at you,” He continued.

You gave me mouth to mouth. Kid Flash said through the mind link.

We all heard that. Everyone responded.

“Dang it!” Kid Flash exclaimed.

“I didn’t do half as well during my first battle. I know you can’t have been Green Arrow’s sidekick for long.” Miss Martian assured Artemis.

“And Thea, you held your own against that shadow. But is your wrist okay?” She asked, turning to Thea.

Thea glanced up at her from her bag as she took out a small flask.

“I’ll be fine, but I appreciate the concern.” She said, taking a sip of nectar. Already she could feel the ache in her wrist ease.

“Focus, everyone. The shadows will be back.” Aqualad said after waiting to make sure Thea was okay.

“Robin to Aqualad.” They heard in their ear pieces.

“We're over Philadelphia. We've located the Shadow's next target: S.T.A.R. Labs.”

There’s a pause.

“We're too late.” He radioed in again.

“It's destroyed, totally destroyed. The fog decimated it. This is bad. S.T.A.R. Labs is cutting-edge science. Now their secrets are in the hands of the enemy. What's our next move?” Robin asked.

“Rescan for that fog. Find it.” Aqualad directed, looking at Roquette.

“Robin, Superboy, come pick up Thea. We're moving the doctor.”

~~~

Robin and Superboy stopped back at the high school to pick up Thea while the rest of the team moved Dr. Roquette and rescanned for the fog.

“Thanks for coming back.” Thea said, as she sat down in the ship.

“Happy to. Sorry you got held up the last time.” Robin said with a smile and glance toward her wrist.

“No need to worry about me being a liability. Demigods heal fast, I’m all better.” Thea said, noticing his gaze.

Robin nodded back at her. He looked down at the screen tracking the fog.

“Next target’s a Wayne Tech facility.” He told Thea and Superboy.

“In theory it’s system software could be used to hack the –” He cut himself off.

Thea furrowed her eyebrows, glancing at Superboy.

“The what?” Superboy asked.

“Doesn’t matter.” Robin replied.

“What matters is Wayne Tech operates a 24-hour workforce. We'll never evacuate the building in time.” He continued.

Thea frowned, looking outside. They needed the virus to work.

Robin opened a hatch in the bioship.

“It’s downloading!” He said, as Thea and Superboy stood at the ready.

Below them, a van opened its door, revealing a man with a container – the housing for the fog.

“Don’t need it!” Superboy said, jumping out of the bioship.

“Holy Hera!” Thea exclaimed with a jump.

“Superboy!” Robin yelled at the same time.

The young boy sighed.

“He does that.” He told Thea.

The two watched as Superboy fell through the air, only to get hit by a massive laser from the guy in the van. As soon as Superboy hit the ground, the man released the fog.

“No!” Robin shouted, hopping out of the bioship and ziplining down to the building.

“Sure, leave the demigod who hasn’t touched technology in five years to pilot the alien ship. Why not?” Thea said with an exasperated sigh.

She watched to make sure Robin got safely inside before moving to sit down in the center seat.

“Let’s try this.” She said to herself, placing her hands on the glowing orbs.

But it seemed the bioship knew what to do, morphing its steering operations into something Thea did know: chariot reins.

“Oh, I love you.” Thea said aloud, adjusting her hands in the straps and angling the ship down.

She landed in the parking lot behind Superboy, running out just in time to see him pushing another laser away from his face and walking toward the man. Thea ran up to him right as his hand connected with the man’s helmet, effectively knocking him out.

“Nice one.” She complimented.

Superboy seemed surprised to see her, turning around to see the bioship safely landed.

“You too.” He replied.

~~~

Robin let Thea pilot on the way back to Happy Harbor, content to give directions and have her steer.

“I still don’t understand why you get reins.” He said, thinking aloud.

“Me either. I mean, between horses and chariots reins are about the only thing I know how to drive with. But I still don’t know how or why the bioship seemed to understand that.” Thea responded.

“Wait, you don’t know how to drive a car?” Robin questioned.

“I’ve spent the last five years living in a summer camp for demigods. How would I have learned?” She asked rhetorically.

“That… makes sense, given that context. I guess there’s a lot we still don’t know about you.” Robin said.

Thea saw Superboy nod out of the corner of her eye.

“Well you’ve only known me for less than a day. Give it time.” She laughed.

Thea landed the ship outside the internet cafe where the team was standing. As the three heroes got out of the ship they caught part of their conversation.

“Artemis. Where is the assassin?” Aqualad asked as Dr. Roquette walked beside him, supporting some of his weight.

Thea frowned at the fragile state their leader seemed to be in.

“She, uh… She got away.” The archer replied.

“Oh, from you? Oh, big surprise. Notice, we got ours.” Kid Flash said.

He and Miss Martian walked up to the others and Thea, Robin, and Superboy joined them. Thea walked next to Artemis as Kid Flash moved forward.

“Cool. Souvenir.” He chirped.

Thea leaned forward to see what he picked up. It was the assassin’s disguise.

“Her mask? Unh! Did you see her… Her face?” Aqualad asked Artemis.

“It was dark.” Artemis responded, looking down.

Thea moved to rest a hand on her shoulder. Artemis glanced up at the girl gratefully.

“It is fine.” Aqualad replied assuringly.

“Thea, Robin, and Superboy neutralized the fog and Dr. Roquette is safe, thanks in no small part to you.” He continued.

Thea stepped back from Artemis, glad everything worked out.

“Welcome to the team.” Aqualad said, smiling at the two new members and shaking their hands in turn.

“I've always wanted sisters. Here on Earth, I mean.” She said to Artemis and Thea.

“I have 12 back on Mars, but, trust me, it's not the same.”

“I wouldn't know.” Artemis said.

“But thanks.” She smiled

Miss Martian elbowed Kid Flash.

“Ow!” He whined.

“Yeah, uh, welcome.” He finally said, shaking Artemis’ hand.

#young justice #young justice fanfiction #percy jackson fanfiction #percy jackson #percy jackon and the olympians #luke castellan x oc #kaldur'ahm x oc #luke castellan #kaldur'ahm #thea's quest #luke castellan x reader #kaldur'ahm x reader #wonder woman #kaldur x oc #kaldur x reader

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rainworldroompoll · 10 months ago

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Pick Your Favorite Rain World Room, Day 263.1 R3

This is not single elimination! Every room with at least 10.0% vote will move on to the next round.

There is a hidden slugcat in one of the rooms (they can be in any color). If u can see it comment or reblog with where they are and if u are first, u get a cookie!

Credit for game screenshots goes to: Rain World Interactive Map, Rain World Wiki and me

#rain world poll #rain world #poll #rw poll #rw #last room of Primordial Underground!

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bonepoquet · 11 months ago

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Need me someone that likes cod zombies to rant with me about all the random shit, lore, EE, Ships. Bonus if you have B03 on PC.

It's been my hyper fixation for forever and I just came back to Tumblr for it.

#cod #cod zombies #edward richtofen

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amaralim · 1 year ago

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⌜ 𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑎'𝑠 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 ⌟

abaixo do read more está uma nova e mais detalhada lista de conexões que procuro para a amara. aqui é apenas uma base então pode ficar livre pra escolher alguma e adaptarmos ou coisa assim. essa lista provavelmente aumentará de tamanho com o tempo. nenhuma dessas conexões possui restrição de gênero então fiquem à vontade para escolher a que se encaixar melhor com seu char! qualquer dúvida basta chegar no chat.

⌜ AMIZADES & ROMANCES & FICADAS ⌟

A01. sua gangue, as poucas, raras, mas verdadeiras amizades que amara se permite ter na vida. essas pessoas não necessariamente conhecem seus lados mais íntimos, mas são quem ela mais ama e confia no mundo. se zoam, se irritam e se provocam, mas são como família. (2/5) com @yuhook @styxch

A02. só se falam ou se aproximam mais quando estão bêbados. fora isso, mal interagem direito ou provavelmente nem acabaria bem. (0/2)

A03. são confidentes em secreto. nenhum sabe quem o outro é (a ser combinada a razão) e apenas por isso que funciona. acabam conversando e desabafando em segredo. (0/2)

A04. são excelentes parceiros de luta/treino. não importa se são próximos fora das batalhas ou não, o que importa é que, quando estão na mesma equipe ou time, estão sempre fadados a vencer. quando lutam juntes parece mais uma dança da guerra do que qualquer outra coisa. (0/3)

A05. muse tem crush na amara, mas ela faz de tudo para manter a distância devida de elu, afinal, não quer que sua maldição atinja ninguém. (0/2)

A06. um grande flirtantionship que não fá em nada. flertam, brincam, se provocam e algumas pessoas até pensam que rola algo, mas nunca aconteceu de fato. (0/3)

A07. ficantes causais da amara mais "de boinha". não possuem nenhum laço profundo, envolvimento ou amizade, é apenas provocação e diversão. gostam da companhia um do outro. (0/2) com @vcsilyeva

A08. o bom e velho hatesex. não se suportam de jeito nenhum ou só vivem discutindo, o melhor jeito de se resolverem, é claro, é entre tapas e muuuuitos beijos. (2/3) com @kittyprde + @christiebae

⌜ RIVALIDADE & FRENEMIES & EXES ⌟

B01. muse e amara competem desde que se entendem por gente. podem até se detestar, mas uma coisa é certa, ninguém é melhor para competir do que o outro e, no fundo, até que se respeitam. (0/2)

B02. eunwol e muse saíram em uma missão que deu muito errado e, desde então, não se bicam de jeito nenhum. amara, inclusive, joga isso na cara de muse sempre que surge a oportunidade e vice-versa. (1/2) com @eunwolie

B03. muse tem genuíno medo de amara, sabendo que ela pode ser cruel e violenta quando quer. muse foge dela sempre que pode e mantêm distância, mas são colocades numa tarefa juntes. (0/3)

B04. se odeiam de graça. o velho 'o santo não bateu'. não suportam estar no mesmo ambiente e, caso se esbarrem, pode saber que vai rolar briga. (0/3)

B05. típicos frenemies. meio que se detestam e meio que se gostam. é uma relação estranha e de trocação de farpas. (0/2)

B06. annoyingship total. muse adora irritar amara já que ela é uma baita carrancuda reclamona. (0/2)

B07. muse fez alguma coisa muito ruim para alguém próximo de amara e agora chegou sua hora de retribuir o "favor". (0/1)

B08. namoraram no passado e, após achilles, mark foi a única pessoa que ela amou de novo, mas o medo de perdê-lo para a morte falou mais alto. acabou apagando a memória de mark e agora precisa conviver com ele como se não se conhecessem. (1/1) com @bangkboy

B09. se envolveram no passado e muse estava começando a nutrir sentimentos. com medo de algo pior, amara apagou sua memória. (0/2)

B10. se envolveram no passado e muse estava começando a nutrir sentimentos, mas amara conseguiu afastar muse apenas sendo babaca e rude. (1/2) com @tinykl

B11. ex amigos. eram bem próximos, mas amara precisou se afastar (ou apagou a memória ou só foi grosseira). (0/3)

B12. ex amigos. eram bem próximos, mas muse vacilou feio com amara e ela nunca perdoou elu por isso. (0/3)

B13. eram amigos, mas agora são rivais. brigam muito e é melhor a todes que não estejam nunca no mesmo ambiente. (0/2)

B14. ( filhes de atena ) o primeiro namorado de amara, achilles, era um filho de atena, daqueles amados e admirados por todes. achilles morreu na guerra contra gaia e, apesar da maldição de amara meio que ser segredo, existe um boato e certo ressentimento entre alguns filhes de atena de que ela poderia ter colaborado para a morte dele acontecer. pov sobre o namoro - leitura opcional. (LIVRE)

⌜ CAÓTICOS & REBELDES & SOFRIDOS ⌟

C01. muse e amara possuem um acordo simples. mal se falam ou interagem, mas ambos possuem raiva saltando pelas veias. de tempos em tempos marcam combates, treinos, duelos, o que for! a intenção mesmo é colocar tudo pra fora de forma violenta e, depois, vida que segue, tudo normal. (1/2) com @jinjiny

C02. a relação - se é que se pode chamar assim - começou pela mútua revolta pelos deuses e muse acaba se juntando a amara quando o assunto é falarem sobre sua insatisfação com a família. (2/4) com @hellersdarcy @andrearicci

C03. ( filhes de apolo, hécate ou circe ou que trabalhe na enfermaria ) amara ainda escuta muito as vozes dos daemons a perseguindo e a fazendo alucinar. isso acaba gerando altos surtos onde ela ou não lembra o que houve ou acaba machucada. pode parar na enfermaria ou procurar uma poção que ajude com a dor de cabeça. (0/5)

C04. ( filhes de hipnos ) amara possui muita dificuldade pra dormir por conta dos pesadelos e memórias de outras pessoas, reflexos colaterais vindos da areia mágica que usa. (1/2) com @sweeetdreamspat

C05. quando o assunto é causar confusão, amara e muse são os melhores no assunto. ninguém melhor que elus sabem como fazer um grupo que se adora acabar se desentendendo. ou pessoas próximas acabarem num desentendimento. quando amara ou muse está no tédio, já sabem a quem chamar. (1/2) com @misshcrror

C06. a galera da fofoca. não são exatamente próximos ou amigos, mas possuem uma rede de troca de informações. o que é sempre útil quando algum está precisando de algo ou quando amara está maquinando seus planos. (4/5) com @amarcntha @stellesawyr @juncyoon @donararanha

⌜ GERAIS ⌟

D01. amara é instrutora de armas especializadas (lança, especificamente), mas também é uma excelente guerreira. seja com lanças ou com alguma outra coisa que envolva combate ou habilidades, amara ajuda muse com isso. (LIVRE)

D02. já estiveram no mesmo time de caça a bandeira ou algo do tipo. (LIVRE)

D03. amara e muse são da patrulha e, vez ou outra, caem juntes na mesma ronda. (LIVRE) com @d4rkwater

D04. amara e muse já estiveram numa mesma missão. (podemos fazer flashbacks e combinar detalhes) (LIVRE)

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ivory-lamps · 5 months ago

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B03: Putting It Into Practice - A Happy Lifestyle

Characters: Nagi, Netaro, Raito, Ryui, Toi & Yodaka Location: HAMA Summary: Nagi begins the first day of his “happiness activities”, but misfortune befalls him every step of the way. Proofreader: Shay

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Translator’s Notes ☽.‎˖

Natto: These are fermented soybeans, often eaten with a bit of mustard and a sauce made from Japanese soup stock. While it’s known for its slimy texture and strong smell/flavour, it also has great benefits that support gastrointestinal health.

Get on your knees and bow: This is traditional Japanese etiquette and is generally used as a deep apology or to ask for a favour.

*An alarm clock rings*

Nagi: 6 A.M. Today is the first day of happiness activities… aka a “Happy Lifestyle”.

Nagi: Happy Lifestyle #1: Bathe in sunlight and walk for 20 minutes within half an hour of waking up.

Sonia: Apparently, it’s best to go on a walk with an empty mind~ You’ve got this, Nagi-san!

Nagi: Thanks. Let’s go, then.

Nagi: I can feel my self-esteem strangely improving just by doing morning activities. I guess that also makes me part of the self-aware gang–

*Car screeches to a halt*

Reckless truck driver: Hey, that was dangerous! Are you tryin’ to kill yourself!?

*An alarm beeps*

Nagi: Morning – 9 A.M.

Sonia: It’s another lovely day today. The flowers have started their lovely photosynthesis~

Nagi: Yeah. I think both the leaves and I are starting to get a nice sheen.

Happy Lifestyle #2: Come into contact with nature for more than 5 hours every month.

Sonia: Apparently, that can really lower your stress levels.

Nagi: I come into contact with nature every day, so maybe I’m the type of person who handles stress well…

*SLAM*

Woman stuck to the shop window before opening hours: ……

*Sonia and Nagi flinch*

Nagi: Woah, that gave me a fright.

Woman: Hey! The bouquet I bought from the department store yesterday has completely withered!

Nagi: My apologies. If I can see your receipt… Wait, department store?

Woman: Yeah! I bought a bouquet from the department store!

*An alarm beeps*

Nagi: 11 A.M.

I do the weeding.

*An alarm beeps*

Nagi: 1 P.M.

Happy Lifestyle #3: Eat something fermented that’s good for the intestines.

I’ve heard that the intestines and brain are connected. It’s also said that if your intestines are in good condition, your mood will also improve.

Miso soup that’s made with miso and hot water. Pickled vegetables I splurged on. 3 packs of [1]natto I got for 90 yen and frozen rice… Bon appetit.

Yodaka: Oh, Nagi. Having lunch?

Nagi: Yeah, I’m trying to improve my gut health and my happiness at the same time…

Yodaka: Improving gut health? I’ve heard it’s good to add grated onions and apple vinegar to miso soup.

Nagi: I’ll note that down. Did your grandmother or mother tell you that?

Yodaka: Hm? Oh… uh… yeah. …I think… it was my father.

*A beep can be heard*

……

Nagi: ? Does your head hurt?

Yodaka: No, I’m fine.

Ryui: Hey, Hachinoya. It’s almost time, but you’re ready to leave, right?

*The car starts up and an alarm beeps*

Nagi: 2 P.M.

Do you need me to help you with anything apart from sending you off and picking you up while you’re house-hunting?

(Happy Lifestyle #4: Contribute to my community.)

Ryui: It’s fine. Driving me is enough. All the owners of the nice places in Ward 15 have connections to my stupid gramps.

Nagi: Stupid gramps…? The grandfather of the Shiramitsu Family, right?

Ryui: He won’t give the place to you even if you [2]get on your knees and bow.

Nagi: I’m good at doing that.

Ryui: I just told you there’s no point doing that, right?

Nagi: They say two heads are better than one right sure we haven’t known each other that long but I’m sure there’s something else I can help with other than driving you around I mean I run a store and for example I could help randomly find a property…

Ryui: You don’t give up, do ya!? It’s dangerous so focus on driving!!

*An alarm beeps*

Nagi: 3 P.M.

I do the weeding.

*An alarm beeps*

Nagi: 4 P.M.

Sonia (in the background): Alright, Raito-san. Let’s start the Raito Class.

Nagi: (Happy Lifestyle #5: Work hard towards your own personal growth.)

Raito: Have you heard of assertiveness, Nagi? It’s an important communication skill that helps you tell others your own ideas and principles without offending the other party.

Nagi: Nope. I’ve never heard of it but is that possible…?

Raito: Don’t worry, it’s really simple. You should be able to get the hang of it after trying it once. The key is to make yourself the topic, but… let’s start with an example first.

A customer complains and says, “I bought flowers from this store, but they withered right away.” But keep in mind that you had issues handling this customer. Give it a go.

Nagi: I’ll sincerely apologise, give them back their money, change their flowers and wrap it up with a free voucher. I’ll report them to the consumer centre and ask for further guidance depending on their behaviour.

Raito: Haha… You’re the type of person to take in the situation first before asserting yourself, huh, Nagi.

Woman who stopped by in the morning: Hey! The florist at the department store declined the free voucher you gave me earlier! They won’t even change my withered flowers! What’s going on!?

Sonia: Oh, she’s the lady that stopped by earlier today…!

*Nagi panics*

Nagi: U–Uhh, that’s the voucher for this store…

Raito: …Florist at the department store? So you didn’t buy the flowers here, did you?

Woman: That’s right!

Raito: …Flowers are supposed to be symbols of happiness, so I understand how sad you must be feeling after seeing the flowers wilt. You must be kind at heart deep down.

As the flowers were purchased elsewhere, I’m afraid there’s nothing we can do and for that, we’re deeply sorry. But…

We wouldn’t want to make you so sad, so how about letting us handle your bouquet requests in the future…?

After all, a lovely lady who suits flowers, such as yourself, would make the perfect customer for our flowers.

Woman: My…! What a wonderful store! I’d love to purchase flowers from this store in the future!

Sonia: W–Wow… His resourcefulness is on a different level.

Nagi: Raito-san gained that skill by trying it once…? I’d expect no less from him. He’s completely different from me… And we’re both leaders…

*An alarm beeps*

Nagi: 8 P.M.

Toi: Thank you for delivering all these flowers again today! See you later. Bye bye!

*Nagi speeds off*

Nagi: I should hand out flowers for all the happiness I’ve accumulated today on my way back.

(Happy Lifestyle #6: Balance out the Weal and Woe Scale.)

I suppose I should hand out 500 roses before nightfall approaches…

(As for the rest… I’ll give them to the Manager. I’m grateful that I don’t have to worry about having leftover flowers in the worst-case scenario.)

Nagi: Excuse me. I’m handing out flowers for free, but would you like to tak–

Thug A: Huuh~? Flowers? Nah, don’t need ‘em.

Thug B: Hey, aren’tcha that guy who tried to pick a fight with us the other day?

Thug A: Ah, owwwwwww… Hey, I just pricked myself on the rose you just shoved into my hands! I gotta go to the hospital so pay up.

*Nagi pales*

Thug B: If ya wanna live, ya better give us the money and get goin’!

*An alarm beeps*

Nagi: It’s… 10 P.M, huh.

Sigh… I’ve done a lot of weeding, but… it’s going to take a while before this place gets nicely cleaned up.

(I’m thirsty but… I forgot to bring my water bottle. I think there was a vending machine nearby…)

Found it.

(A drink in a plastic bottle would be good. I guess I’ll go with the green tea.)

…Oh, I’ve got no money. I’m completely out.

??: You want a bottle of green tea, right? I’ll buy it for you.

Nagi: Wha…?

Netaro: Someone’s been working hard.

Nagi: …Thanks. But how’d you know I was here?

Netaro: I’ve set things up so that I’m notified when you’re weakened, Gii. I can also tell where you are at all times.

For you, it’s the same as that drink. You’re my important donor, after all, Gii.

Nagi: …It’s my first time having someone watch over me.

Anyway, you really saved me. I think I can keep going thanks to you.

Netaro: What~? You’re not gonna come home?

Nagi: Yeah. I think I can make good progress if I keep going… There we go.

Netaro: …Good progress for what?

Nagi: With the weeding.

I found this empty plot when I was walking around my ward. I asked the landowner for permission to do the weeding beforehand.

Netaro: You did all this yourself? With your bare hands?

Ahaha! How horribly ineffective! You’ve been rather active recently, Gii!

Nagi: Yeah. I wanted to start something, but I didn’t know what to do… I’m trying out all sorts of things right now.

Happy Lifestyle #7: Do volunteer work.

I heard people talking about the psychology of happiness. They said volunteering can increase your happiness levels.

Netaro: Hmm. If you’re doing volunteer work to be happy, does that still make it volunteer work?

Nagi: …Oh. Is that not right?

Netaro: Aha. You’re funny, Gii~ So when you saved me, it was actually for yourself, huh.

Nagi: I’m not sure. I don’t really understand it myself, but…

You didn’t have anyone to share your secret with, and I guess I want you to be happy, Netaro.

Netaro: Heheh! Hey, you’re making my chest feel all ticklish!

I’ll teach you about Happy Lifestyle #8, then. Write down 3 things that made you happy before you go to bed every day.

The last sensation you feel leaves a strong impression on the human brain, so you can make use of that method.

Nagi: Oh…

I… was this close to being run over by a truck, but that’s a good thing, right?

Netaro: Good thing #1~!

Nagi: …I’ve gained another regular customer.

Netaro: #2~!

Nagi: Ryui… moved me emotionally…?

Netaro: #3~!

Nagi: Raito-san… pointed me in the direction of my personal growth…!

Netaro: You have more!?

Nagi: I was extorted for my money, but Netaro bought me a drink.

Netaro: Mhm!

Nagi: I have someone who worries about me.

Netaro: He’s not human, though.

Nagi: (A lot of stuff happened, but if I think about it…)

Today was a great day.

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jonberry555 · 2 years ago

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Zeepkist Adventure Level B03 Gameplay

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COSMETICS : ↳ Flower Knows Swan Ballet Shine Lipstick in B03 Sweet Heart

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patibato · 8 months ago

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[Bitter Sweet Sixteen] 002-B03 - He Follows

Momiji: Um, okay then! Let's start our "concept improvement" meeting!

Akuta: On it!

Momiji: The point is to differentiate ourselves from our competitors while grasping the needs of our target audience—

Taking note of what we ourselves find affinity with will be essential to that.

Akuta: Com-pe-ti-tors… di-ffer-en-ti-ate… a-ffi-ni-ty… hmmm… nnnnngh…

Momiji: (Akuta-kun gets nosebleeds when he thinks too much, doesn't he. I'll have to keep an eye on that as we continue.)

Akuta: Needs… …

Momiji: Right away, huh. Let me wipe that.

Akuta: Mghgh…

Momiji: Let's see… how about we start by thinking about ourselves, and hold back on the business talk?

Just as an example, do you ever find yourself wishing things were more a certain way?

Akuta: Wishing?

Momiji: Yeah. Those would be your "needs". I think it'd be a good idea to draw out the plan from there.

Akuta: My needs…

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Nanaki: I know. But—haven't you ever had something you can't help but think about, asleep or awake?

That's how I'm feeling right now. But I could say the same about you…

That concept you showed us earlier was completely cluttered with stuff you wanted to do.

Maybe it'd be a good idea to focus on one thing you think about often to use as a base.

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Akuta: Yeah… I get it… yeah…

*nosebleed*

Momiji: (I'll have to wipe that soon… but first—)

It's the same when it comes to movies.

If you watch all of a certain director's movies, you can see common themes between them, can't you?

Those are the "needs" the director wants to satisfy.

I believe that's where unique concepts are born from.

"It didn't exist, so I made it myself" is something that's often said about not just movies, but books and comics and all sorts of works as well.

Since what they want to do is a matter they think about on a daily basis, they'll naturally develop a deeper understanding of it.

Using that as the basis, you can create art. You can create decisively—

Akuta: Nnnngh… hm!? I think I get what you mean!

It's like Steve Spielhamburg's movies, right!? Those have common themes, right!?

That guy probably wanted to give kids dreams! Seems like he wasn't blessed when he was little!

So the thing he wanted was to go on more adventures as a kid! And see dinosaurs and stuff!

That's why his movies were overflowing with risk and thrill! He wanted to fly through the sky with aliens!

Momiji: That's probably true. …So, thinking about yourself now, what themes and needs do you want to satisfy—

What can be made from them that's unique to the team? Think about that—

Akuta: Haa haa, haa haa haa haa…!

Momiji: A-Akuta-kun, you're bleeding too much…!

Akuta: Haa haa haa haa…! Sensei… 'm feelin' kinda di… zzy.

*thump*

Momiji: Aaaaaakuta-kun!? Is it anaemia… Akuta-kun! AKUTA-KUUUN!

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Nanaki: Haven't you ever had something you can't help but think about, asleep or awake?

Akuta: Asleep.

Akuta: Awake.

Akuta: Something I can't help but think about.

Momiji: Wait, nothing?

Akuta: Nothing!

Momiji: Even something you worry about would do.

Akuta: My only worry is that I DON'T have anything I always worry about or want to do!

Momiji: (He's so optimistic and unconcerned… That's one of his good points, though.)

More importantly, is your anaemia better now?

Akuta: It got better after eating a ton of Ushio's chocolate~

Momiji: (Anyway, what should our next move be? It felt like we were on the right track.)

Akuta: Don't worry so much, Sensei. I've got my own idea.

Momiji: Which is?

Akuta: Set out on a journey to find the source of our worries!

All of us were at the old school building that night, but our reasons are all different.

Momiji: Ah… that's true. But you don't know each other's circumstances in detail.

Akuta: Right! Seems like they've got reasons for things getting so complicated, yeah? I'll start by asking about that.

Momiji: (I already heard from Nanaki-kun back on Shodoshima, but… I'm curious about the others as well.)

I want to know too. …That includes you, Akuta-kun.

Akuta: Eeh, I can't tell you that. There's still a biiit of time until then, yeah? For the movie's plot progression!

That said, see ya!

*door closes*

Momiji: Hey, hold on, this isn't a movie—

*doorbell*

Momiji: (A-a visitor…! This is the worst time for that!)

No choice…! Akuta-kun! Don't forget to record your weekly report!

Akuta: Sure!

Momiji: (The reason Akuta-kun was at the building… I figured he just went to shoot a movie.)

(But if he won't tell me, maybe there's something deeper to it.)

Momiji: (Like, if it's to do with that missing student, Ohno-kun I think it was? Maybe he was trying to get that incident on camera or something.)

I'm really curious…

(What would motivate him to sneak in there alone in the dead of night?)

(He's typically the kind of kid who doesn't feel any negative emotions at all…)

*doorbell*

Momiji: Yes! I'm coming!

Shumai: Bark bark bark bark! Grr grr grr grr! Grr grr grr grr! Woof woof woof woof!

Momiji: Down, Shumai! No barking! You'll scare the customer!

Apologies for the wait, who is—

*door opens*

Momiji: Huh, nobody's here? That's odd…

Shumai: Grrrrrrrr… awoooooo…

Momiji: Come on, Shumai! Calm down—

…Huh?

??: …

Momiji: (Who's this? And how did he get in without me noticing?)

??: … …

Momiji: (Why's he sniffing the house…!?)

??: Huuum… the smell is here, and yet…

Momiji: …

??: Hey you, human over there.

I'm on the hunt for a lost article—are you familiar with it?

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#18trip #18tlip #18trip translation #main story: bitter sweet sixteen #akuta isotake #yowa netaro #momiji hamasaki

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