#UWAH this took so long

[orange-cheetah]

Makochi Townspeople Profiles

The People Who Give Makochi Town Its Colours!

Yama-jii (山じい)

An elderly man Sakura met at Café Pothos. He was grateful when Sakura let him know he'd forgotten something behind. Kotoha calls him "Yama-jii".

Satou-baachan (さとうのばあちゃん)

Sakura gave her a piggyback ride since her hips were hurting so much she couldn't stand. Jumped off Sakura's back and landed like someone from the Av*ngers.

Liquor store (酒店) - Butcher's (精肉店) - Fruit and vegetable store　(青果店)

Bakery (ベーカリー)

Taiyaki place (たい焼き店)

Monjayaki place (もんじゃ焼き店)

The People of Tonpu Shopping Street (東風商店街の人々)

The people running shops on Tonpu Shopping Street. They give Bofurin gifts from their shops like bread and fruit for protecting the town. There are also people like the owner of the liquor store, who challenges underage Sakura to a drinking match…

Granny of the first aid kit (救急箱のおばあさん)

A kind old woman who brought a first aid kit over to tend to Sakura, who had been stabbed in the leg. This became an opportunity for Sakura to start building relationships with others again.

The girl Nirei helped (楡井が助けた女性)

The girl who asked Sakura for help as Nirei was getting beaten one-sidedly by some delinquents. The reason Nirei got involved with the delinquents was to protect her from them.

Sasaki (笹城)

The junior high school student who found himself caught up with Shishitoren while chasing a shoplifter on the shopping street. Sakura and the others saved him while he was being attacked by Shishitoren.

The female student Kiryu helped (桐生が助けた女子生徒)

The girl Kiryu brought to Muscle Power. She was being harassed by some delinquents but received help from Kiryu.

Granny (おばあちゃん)

Asked Kaji and the others for help when her pet cat Risa-chan went missing. This doesn't seem to be the first time Risa-chan has run away.

Risa-chan (リサちゃん)

A cat with a pink ribbon as its defining trait. Perhaps because it was being chased by Sakura, its momentum caused it to jump into the river, but was saved by Kaji.

土屋 (Tsuchiya)

A childhood friend of Anzai who used to play with him at the park since they were little. Even now that Anzai has entered Furin High, it seems they still meet at the park of their memories.

長門 (Nagato)

Anzai's childhood friend. Mature and kind, he always went along with Anzai and Tsuchiya's recklessness. After that, the three of them went to different high schools and became separated.

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[kyunkyunscans]

A blu-ray preorder special edition for Beyond the Period came with a special drama extra. So here's my fan translation of that.

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Yotsuba Tamaki: Ummm, did it start recording?

Rokuya Nagi: Perfectly.

Yotsuba Tamaki: Alright! Let’s go.

Rokuya Nagi: Ok.

Yotsuba Tamaki: Ready, and-!

Both: Charge! Beyond the Green Room!

Rokuya Nagi: Shortened to,

Yotsuba Tamaki: BtGR! [1] Umm, this movie is a dream live show called Beyond the Period featuring us from the four groups IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, Re:vale, and ZOOL, for a total of 16 idols. 

Rokuya Nagi: Before the Day 2 performance today, IDOLiSH7 is bringing you a look into the different green rooms.

Yotsuba Tamaki: We, IDOLiSH7, told the staff we wanted to do this project, and they suddenly gave us the OK. Isn’t that awesome?

Rokuya Nagi: We wanted to share with you all of the details of what’s going on behind the scenes between rehearsal and the live show. 

Yotsuba Tamaki: We’re using the cameras on our smartphones, and behind us you can see the dancers in the hallway. You guys good?

Rokuya Nagi: They’re waving to the camera for us. Oh! Tamaki, what were you just eating?

Yotsuba Tamaki: [through a mouthful] Fancy seedless grapes from the refreshment corner

Rokuya Nagi: Oh, the gifts from Re:vale. In one corner of the hallway, there are many refreshments like this that we’ve received from everyone involved lined up.

Yotsuba Tamaki: Pudding and other things that need to be chilled are in the fridge. Amazing, right? There’s plenty of fruit and sweets and drinks, too. Over here, we also-

Rokuya Nagi: Tamaki. I think that’s enough. This is turning into Charge! Beyond the Refreshments.

Yotsuba Tamaki: Sorry, sorry! Ok, now let’s move on to the main segments, yeah?

Rokuya Nagi: Then let’s start with this group’s green room. Hello~!

Both: BtGR!

Isumi Haruka: You took so long!

Yotsuba Tamaki: Isumin!

Rokuya Nagi: Did you go out of your way to wait for us?

Isumi Haruka: I didn’t go out of my way. You were making a racket in the hallway without making any progress so I was just checking on you.

Natsume Minami: Isumi-san, most people would say they were waiting especially for them. 

Isumi Haruka: I dunno about most people, but whatever, I’m not saying that. 

Rokuya Nagi: With that, Tamaki and I will introduce you to ZOOL’s room!

Yotsuba Tamaki: Here, Isumin, Minami, wave to the camera.

Natsume Minami: Hello, let’s enjoy our time together until Day 2 starts. You’re really recording this on your own smartphone, aren’t you. 

Rokuya Nagi: Yes! We decided it would make it look more natural. 

Yotsuba Tamaki: Hey, Isumin.

Isumi Haruka: I’m not waving.

Natsume Minami: Isumi-san…

Isumi Haruka: Just waving is boring. What the people watching this really want… is this, right?

Yotsuba Tamaki: Huh? Are you pinching something with your fingers?

Rokuya Nagi: Oh? But you’re not holding anything.

Isumi Haruka: I’m not pinching anything! It’s a finger heart! You guys even did this too for fan service, how do you not recognise it?

Rokuya Nagi: Amazing! Isumin’s fan service…

Natsume Minami: After receiving so much energy from everyone yesterday during Day 1, we talked about how it would be good to return the favor with fan service. Right, Mido-san, Inumaru-san?

Inumaru Touma: [quietly] Got it. You really went for an offer I couldn’t refuse, huh. 

Mido Torao: Yes. Let’s pump it up with your power. I’m looking forward to it. 

Inumaru Touma: Leave it to m-uwah! Rokuya, Yotsuba, when did you get here?!

Isumi Haruka: A bit ago. But Marucchi, aren’t you a bit too surprised? What were you and Toracchi talking about?

Mido Torao: Ah, Touma was just-

Inumaru Touma: Stop! Don’t say that here!

Mido Torao: Well why not? You’re just-

Inumaru Touma: Shut up! If Haru and everyone find out, we’ll be teased like idiots!

Yotsuba Tamaki: Huh? What are you talking about?

Natsume Minami: I wonder…

Inumaru Touma: Maybe or maybe not, but probably. But this time I’ll get these shredded

Isumi Haruka: Shredded?

Yotsuba Tamaki: Marucchi, were you cooking during the live show?

Isumi Haruka: Cooking during the show?!

Inumaru Touma: No, it’s not like that-

Natsume Minami: Live cooking, hm? Serving meat roasted in scorching magma on top of shredded cabbage with ZOOL’s love. 

Mido Torao: It’s stimulating not only the visual and auditory senses of our fans, but also their olfactory senses.  Okay, now above the live show-

Inumaru Touma: Are you an idiot? No way we can do that.  I more or less know what we were talking about but, what kind of trauma are you trying to start?  

Mido Torao: I’m joking, I’m joking. If you’re feeling nervous, I thought I should hype you up

Inumaru Touma: No way, I just gotta make my mind up.

Isumi Haruka: Seriously, what the hell are you talking about?

Yotsuba Tamaki: Good luck, Marucchi. I don’t really get what’s going on, but I’ll cheer you on from the wings!

Rokuya Nagi: Me, too. Everyone on the other side of the camera and sitting in the audience will also be looking forward to see what Inumaru-shi cooks up-

Inumaru Touma: Support all four of us in ZOOL, okay?!

Natsume Minami: I look forward to seeing you from on stage.

Isumi Haruka: See ya.

Mido Torao: Spend an unforgettable day with us. 

Rokuya Nagi: Now, let’s introduce you to the next green room!

Yotsuba Tamaki: Iorin, Yama-san, Sou-chan! 

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Osaka Sogo: Tamaki-kun, Nagi-kun, thanks for the hand-off.

Izumi Iori: As he indicated, the next green room charge will be led by myself, Nikaido-san, and Osaka-san. 

Nikaido Yamato: Now, who could we be visiting? Let’s do this~ Huh? It isn’t opening. Excuse me, it’s BtGR time. Re:vale, can you two hear me? Ah, sorry, I spoiled who’s inside. 

Izumi Iori: It was unavoidable in this situation. But I wonder why the door isn’t opening.

Osaka Sogo: They should have expected we would be coming for the Charge.

Nikaido Yamato: They should but…

Momo: Yamato! Sogo! Iori!

Nikaido Yamato: Momo-san, what’s going on? Why is the door-

Momo: It won’t open!

Yamato, Sogo, Iori: Huh?!

Nikaido Yamato: By won’t open you mean…

Izumi Iori: Why so suddenly?

Momo: I guess the lock broke but it suddenly stopped working halfway through. Ah, Darling!

Izumi Iori: What happened? Did something happen to Yuki-san?

Yuki: It hurts….

Momo: Darling, are you okay?! Darling! Someone! Help! Someone please help us!

Izumi Iori: This is bad. Nikaido-san, hurry and tell the staff-

 Nikaido Yamato: No, no, this is clearly a prank

Osaka Sogo: Out of the way!

Nikaido Yamato: Sou?! What have you got-

Osaka Sogo: I borrowed some tools from the staff. It’s okay, I’ve removed a door once before.

Momo: Ah, the door!?

Osaka Sogo: Don’t worry. I’ll get you two out of there in no time.

Nikaido Yamato: Wait, Sou, you don’t need to go that far…

Osaka Sogo: What are you saying? Yuki-san is in danger. I have to remove it right away.

Momo: Wait, wait! Don’t remove it! I’ll open it! I’ll open it!!!

[a moment later]

Momo/Yuki: We're sorry.

Osaka Sogo: Please stop that. I can’t have Re:vale, whom I respect, sitting in seiza. If you must sit, please sit on top of me. Here!

Yuki: Are you sure? Well, okay…huh, your butt is surprisingly soft. 

Osaka Sogo: I’m honored to receive such a compliment. 

Momo: Don’t actually sit on him!

Yuki: Momo, Would you like to sit, too? There’s half a butt left for you.

Osaka Sogo: Please go ahead, Momo-san.

Momo: Ah, really? Then just for a bit…wow, it really is soft! 

Nikaido Yamato: Don’t freaking sit on him, you two! 

Izumi Iori: All three of you, please stand up. At any rate, it’s a good thing nothing happened to Re:vale. 

Momo: Sorry. When I heard you three were doing the BtGR I thought I just had to do a fun prank…

Nikaido Yamato: Do you have to always have to do a prank? And there must have been a million other things you could’ve done that would’ve been quieter

Yuki: But I wanted to see Yamato-kun freak out. Right, Momo?

Momo: Right, Yuki.

Nikaido Yamato: There was no need to panic, though. It was obvious you two were up to something. 

Osaka Sogo: I’m sorry I didn’t see through such an obvious prank. 

Nikaido Yamato: No, that’s not what I meant.

Yuki: You don’t need to apologize, Sogo-kun. If this wasn’t a prank, you definitely would have saved our lives. Thank you. 

Osaka Sogo: That’s… I would without hesitation.

Izumi Iori: That aside, Re:vale really likes surprises, don’t you. There was that other time you tricked us before a recording, too. 

Nikaido Yamato: It’s just like Re:vale not to feel nervous even on days like this. 

Yuki: To that I say Yamato-kun is too stiff. You could relax a bit more.

Nikaido Yamato: Haa?

Osaka Sogo: In other words, you surprised us in order to calm our nerves? Re:vale is amazing…

Momo: Exactly. This one was mostly Yuki’s idea. 

Yuki: If we, the most senior idols, did something like this, everyone else would feel a little more at ease, right?

Momo: My darling is way too ikemen! I want to show this thrilling moment to everyone in the audience right away!

Izumi Iori: Right away?

Momo: When I talk with Yuki, every minute and every second I think, my darling is unbelievable. It makes me want to tell everyone, you know?

Nikaido Yamato: You’re reminding me of Sou when he brags about how much Tama’s grown. 

Osaka Sogo: Me? Really?

Izumi Iori: That’s something you don’t really notice when you do it yourself, isn’t it. 

Yuki: But, Iori-kun is the same way when it comes to talking about Riku-kun.

Izumi Iori: Huh?

Yuki: Huh?

Izumi Iori: Huh?

Yuki: Oh right, I thought of a way to share the thrill Momo gets from me with everyone.

Izumi Iori: Wai- Yuki-san, what does that mean?

Momo: [overlapping] What, what? What kind of way?

Yuki: It’s a secret for now.

Izumi Iori: Wait, I just said-

Momo: What do I do~? Ikemen darling made an appearance! So that means everyone in the audience, be prepared for a surprise from Yuki today!

Yuki: That’s it for Re:vale’s green room. 

Momo/Yuki: Bye bye!

Izumi Iori: But what did you mean by “the same way?!”

Nikaido Yamato: That’s just how Yuki is.

Osaka Sogo: Ah, to the next green room! Mitsuki-san! Riku-kun!

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Izumi Mitsuki: Alright! Sogo, Iori, Yamato-san, thanks for the hand-off. 

Nanase Riku: Next, Mitsuki and I will be charging into TRIGGER’s green room.

Izumi Mitsuki: Alright then, without delay, Charge!

Nanase Riku: : BtGR!

Yaotome Gaku: Ah, well done you two.

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Welcome.

Kujo Tenn: Thanks for coming.

Mitsuki/Riku: Thanks for having us.

Izumi Mitsuki: Jumping into it, how was yesterday’s Day 1?

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: It was so exciting! It was really so much fun, and multiple times I found myself wishing it would never end. 

Yaotome Gaku: On top of that, Day 2 will be exciting in a whole new way.

Kujo Tenn: That’s right. I’ll be counting on you again today for Incomplete Ruler, Nanase-san. 

Nanase Riku: Of course, Tenn-ni- Kujo-san. Same to you!

Yaotome Gaku: I’m looking forward to another fiery masturi from you two. 

Kujo Tenn: Is Incomplete Ruler a fiery masturi?

Yaotome Gaku: In terms of the energy! You’ve gotta be intense enough to blow the snow away and vaporize it! It’s a live show! Right, Nanase?

Nanase Riku: Yes, plus it’s a duet with Kujo-san!

Yaotome Gaku: So a matsuri.

Nanase Riku: It’s a matsuri. 

Kujo Tenn: Nanase-san is being kind. Sorry for Gaku making you go along with him. Although, with him that would be a different song. 

Nanase Riku: It really would…

Izumi Mitsuki: That reminds me, Yaotome is always in matsuri mode. I noticed yesterday during the MC. 

Yaotome Gaku: Do I really say it that often? 

Kujo Tenn: You do.

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Especially during live shows, yeah. 

Yaotome Gaku: Well yeah, because a show is a matsuri, isn’t it?

Kujo Tenn: But Incomplete Ruler isn’t a matsuri.

Yaotome Gaku: Then what is it? A festival?

Izumi Mitsuki: Why are you breaking out the loan word? [2]

Yaotome Gaku: Because that’s not a matsuri.

Kujo Tenn: Festival means the same thing, though.

Nanase Riku: I get what you mean, though. Being in katakana gives it a more stylish image.

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: I see! Just like how a stylish person might say trousers instead of pants.

Nanase Riku: Exactly!

Izumi Mitsuki: Is that really the same?

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: So if it’s different depending on the song, which would Daybreak Interlude be? 

Yaotome Gaku: Well that would be a matsuri.

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: What about Crescent Rise? 

Yaotome Gaku: Hmm, I’m not sure but since it’s a song from a musical, it might be a festival.

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: In that case, what about Last Dimension? 

Yaotome Gaku: Let me think… 

Yaotome Gaku: A matsuri. Kujo Tenn: [simultaneously] Isn’t it a festival? 

Tenn/Gaku: Eh?

Kujo Tenn: No, Last Dimension would be a festival. It’s also a song from a musical. 

Yaotome Gaku: No, it’s a matsuri. The theme is fiery.

Kujo Tenn: Even though you said Crescent Rise was a festival? 

Yaotome Gaku: It’s not like it’s a festival just because it’s a song from a musical. 

Kujo Tenn: What the heck, I don’t understand your logic.

Yaotome Gaku: I said it was a matsuri!

Kujo Tenn: A festival! [arguing continues in background]

Izumi Mitsuki: They got into an argument right before the show…

Nanase Riku: What should we do? If TRIGGER’s performance is affected by our charge on their green room…

Izumi Mitsuki: It’ll be fine. This kind of thing happens to us everyday, right?

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Right, don’t worry about it and watch this. Hey you two, calm down. Take a moment, how about a carnival?

Tenn/Gaku: That’s not it.

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: See? In perfect sync.

Nanase Riku: I should have known, Tsunashi-san!

Izumi Mitsuki: To even say it in the same breath is impressive coordination. And I think carnival is good, too. 

Kujo Tenn: Excuse us for getting into a sudden debate in front of you. 

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: You could say that’s Tenn’s and Gaku’s fiery passion coming out. 

Kujo Tenn: I’m extremely reluctant to admit this but...

Yaotome Gaku: Hey.

Kujo Tenn: But it’s true that this heated exchange of opinions may just be the warm-up for today’s Day 2.  Actually, it may be one of the requirements.

Yaotome Gaku: Tenn… Alright, let’s keep going all out for Day 2, too!

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Burning with all we’ve got, right?

Nanase Riku: We’ll give it our all, too.

Izumi Mitsuki: Alright, changing to the last scene for our Charge! Beyond the Green Room for this segment.

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Nanase Riku: Manager, are you filming, are you filming? Thanks!

Momo: Okay, everybody line up! Is everyone here?

All: Yes

Momo: Then before our performance, I’d like to hear some words from my King of Darlings. 

Yuki: Hello, I've been given the title of the King of Darlings, also known as Yuki from Re:vale

[laughter]

Yuki: Now, we can celebrate safely reaching Day 2 of this miraculous live show with 16 people. We have to go beyond. Beyond the invisible wall between the audience seats and the stage.  Beyond the large or small shackles within each of us. Beyond the period called today. In order to make the miracle that lies ahead of us happen again, this show is the first step towards our goal.  In order to cross paths with everyone here tonight once again, let’s give it all we’ve got!

All: Yeah!

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[1] They shorted it to Beyo-控 (the first part of green room). So a similar way of shortening it is to abbreviate it.

[2] "Matsuri" is of course a Japanese word meaning festival. "Festival" has been adopted as a loan word, so it's pronounced similarly and written in katakana. A few lines later, "carnival" is used the same way - pronounced similarly and written in katakana.

Thanks to Snowpuff for proofing, any remaining mistakes are my own. We are not professionals and aren't associated with the series in any official capacity.

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Charmed by the Sea ch.2 - What if Yuu had a different form? - Megalodon

“A warning would’ve been nice about the taste.” She stuck her tongue out. “And why is everyone looking at me?”

“Your form...” Ash answered.

Yuu felt larger for some unknown reason, she looked over to the twins and raised an eyebrow at how small they looked. They both eyed her in whatever form she was in, while Ash and Ruby seemed to have backed up by a few inches. She glanced down at her body and jolted as she spotted her very long and large brown and white tail. The white underbelly stretched from the middle of her tail up to her chest. She grabbed her thick tail and felt along the caudal fin, the sandpaper like skin scratched at her fingers. Yuu turned her arms, seeing the long and thick brown fins attached to them.

Twisting her body around, she spotted a large dorsal fin attached to her back with a pair of smaller pelvic fins attached to her hips. Yuu took a few moments and glanced back down at the Leechs. All four of them were looking up at her, up at her. She placed her hands over her face and sighed.

"I'm a fucking megalodon..."

Floyd swam up to her and circled her waist with glee. "Uwah~ You're so big now, Shrimpy~"

Jade joined his brother. "I believe she's no longer a shrimpy."

Ash swam up to Yuu and lingered a few inches away. "That's incredible, you're a titan."

Ruby piped up from below. "And one of our ancient predators to boot!"

Floyd paused and stared hard at Yuu. "Wait... that means I can't squeeze ya... You're too big!" He pouted and wrapped his body around Yuu's arm. "This ain't fair!"

Jade laughed as he hovered near Yuu's head. "Now, now , Floyd. Miss Yuu can't help it if this is what the Sea Witch gave her."

"Yeah, and besides." Yuu effortlessly pried Floyd off her arm and held him in her hand. "That just means you have to watch your fins around me." She smiled, sharp teeth on full display as she eyed him.

Yuu watched as Floyd processed the position he was in. Mismatched eyes flicked down to her hand and then up to her face. His pupils engulfed his eyes and his tail started wagging. Floyd started wiggling with excitement while Jade moved down to settle himself in Yuu's other hand. She watched him curiously as he did a mini circle and sat in her upturned palm. His pupils followed what Floyd's had done as his tail unintentionally wrapped around her wrist.

"...Are you both enjoying this?"

"Gross." Grim settled himself on Yuu's shoulder in all his chubby tuna and catfish hybrid glory and crossed his arms. "Nasty."

Yuu raised them both up until they were at eye-level. "Do my eels like being held?"

"Yes." They both said simultaneously.

"Oh sevens..." Ash sighed and shook his head while Ruby started laughing.

Jade and Floyd to Megaladon!Yuu.

Bonus: Jade and Floyd chill on Yuu when she swims around. These two are now the worse guilds cause they've both fallen asleep on her while she swims. But they also get a snack cause small fish flock to her in an attempt to stay hidden.

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Chapter (Japanese)

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Rough translation by me

P1

Yoshiki: It's pitch black, I can't see a thing

Yoshiki: 'Hikaru', the flashlight

Hikaru: Oh, yeah

(sfx: light turns on)

P2

Yoshiki: Uwah!

Yoshiki: What the...! Human heads!?

P3

Hikaru: No...If you look closer, these are carved out of wood.

Yoshiki: You're t-touching-?!

(sfx: smooth and dry)

Hikaru: Why...is something like this...

Hikaru: Ngh...it...

Hikaru: hurts...

(sfx: ears ringing)

Hikaru: Pa, what're these faces?

Hikaru: There's so many of them

P4

Kouhei: Scared?

Hikaru: Naw, I'm not scared at all. I'm already in the upper years* at elementary school!

Kouhei: They're all "heads" that have been offered up to Unuki-sama.

Kouhei: From a long time ago, this land has often suffered from misfortune

Kouhei: 'cause of that, life here has been especially poor and difficult

* refers to 5th to 6th grade at elementary school. So this flashback would probably be a year or less before Kouhei dies.

P5

Kouhei: So we have offered heads to Unuki-sama and asked for many different things

Kouhei: For an abundant harvest or for an end to a plague...

Kouhei: The offered head disappears on the spot

Kouhei: That's why we have carved replacement heads in order to hold funeral services for them in this hall

Hikaru: Then all of these heads are dead people?

Kouhei: That's right

Kouhei: We're the family that's managed this "hall" (dou) for generations so that's why we're the "Indou" family

Hikaru: Huh...

P6

Kouhei: The other parts of the body have to be buried as far away as possible

Kouhei: In order to do that more easily, the village was split into five parts.

Kouhei: 'cause of that, it just so happens to look like a human

Kouhei: Weird, right?

Hikaru:  Why? That's creepy...

Kouhei: Beats me...in the first place, why the parts needed to be buried so far away

Kouhei: isn't something well understood nowadays

P7

Hikaru: So whose heads are those heads anyway?

Kouhei: ...

Kouhei: Many of them were...people like the terminally ill and the elderly...who volunteered to become heads themselves...

Kouhei: But...

Kouhei: There's a small hokora at the outskirts of the village right?

Kouhei: When a traveling monk was forcibly made into a head, it was built out of fear that the monk would curse us in revenge

P8

Hikaru: ...So you mean they've been murdering people

Kouhei: ...that's right. It wasn't only that monk. Many others were killed and made into heads. Innocent people, when they wouldn't be noticed

Kouhei: Hikaru, this is the karma of this village

Kouhei: It must never be forgotten...

Kouhei: And the sin of the Indou family too...

P9

Hikaru: ...

(sfx: step)

Hikaru: As I thought, it's not here...

Hikaru: This is where "Hichi-san" was.

Yoshiki: ...Did you...

Yoshiki: remember something?

Hikaru: ...yeah.

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Next chapter: 2024/02/06

Twitter Extra (link):

Hikaru's Father

Indou Kouhei

Yoshiki took to him more than his own father

He was the type to thoroughly join in on the kids playing tag, and if you were caught by him, he would stick his boogers on you, so Yoshiki and Hikaru ran away desperately.

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T/N: the meaning of Indou

忌 - to abhor, taboo, but can also refer to mourning or death

堂 - hall (as in a building where lots of people gather) or temple/shrine (as in a building where a deity is worshipped)

[polyphonical]

Red Hot Island - Chapter 8

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Location: Aquaria Park (Cove)

〈15 minutes until the event ends〉

Chiaki: Hmm~… Not here, huh. This is where the last clue leads to, though…

There’s only 15 minutes left too… I wonder how the other teams are doing? It’s hard to tell if we’re doing better or worse since the treasure map is different for each team.

Eichi: There would be an announcement if someone finished already, so I don’t think anyone found the treasure yet.

Chiaki: What!? Then we have to hurry up and find it before anyone else does! Let’s look again!

Eichi: Okayーー

Woah…!

Chiaki: ! Tenshouin, you’re staggering! Are you okay?

Ah, now that I think about it… We’ve been moving a lot… All day, we’ve been swimming, treasure hunting, and just overall using our bodies a lot.

I wonder if it’d be fine if we took a little rest…?

Eichi: I wasn’t staggering. I just tripped over a small step.

Don’t make that kind of face. It’s different from last year. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been getting a lot better. My physical condition seems to be really stable right now.

Just because you were able to get healthier now doesn’t mean you need to treat me like I’m still the same sickly kid as before.

Chiaki: What are you talking about? You and I are the same, aren’t we?

I wasn’t treating you like that because I think I’m better than you, much less because I pity you either. It’s because I understand what it’s like. I’m just concerned as someone who’s been in that position before. I’m concerned because I’m your friend.

Eichi: ………

That’s all the more reason not to worry. That is, if you really do understand what it’s like.

Chiaki: Is that so? I guess I’m easy to worry. Other people say the same thing too. That I’m good-natured or something? It’s hard for me to not worry.

Alright then, let’s continue the treasure hunt! Because we could still come out first!

Eichi: Yes, let’s. Since we are participating, aiming for 1st place is the only way to go. Winning is what’s fun about games.

Chiaki: Okay! Then, let’s go check out those bushes over there!

Eichi: I’ll help you look too.

…Hm. It doesn’t seem to be around here.

Chiaki: Yeah, same for me…

Eichi: (Just where in the world is that treasure? I know I said I’d help out with looking in the bushes, but I don’t think they would hide it in a place like this.)

Chiaki: Say, Tenshouin~

Eichi: What is it? Actually, you’ve been talking a lot since the beginning, haven’t you Chiaki? If you want to find the treasure, it’s best to move your hands more than your mouth.

Chiaki: It’s fine! I’m still searching thoroughly. This is like… a chat while searching.

See, it’s not fun to search silently without talking to each other at all, right? It’s a timed event, after all.

Eichi: Well, I guess I don’t see the harm in it. Then? What is it?

Chiaki: Do you remember the promise we made that long summer ago?

Eichi: ………

What promise are you talking about? I don’t remember anything like that.

Chiaki: I see. If you don’t remember, it’s okay.

Alright! I finished checking the bushes, but I can’t find anything. I wonder where the treasure really is?

Let’s look on the other sideーー Uwah!?

(Oh no! I slipped! I’m gonna fall into the poolー!?)

Eichi: Chi-Chiaki! Wah!?

Chiaki: Cough cough… Fuah!

Eichi: Fuah…!

Chiaki: Haーー HAHAHAH! That shocked me! I accidentally slipped! HAHAHAH!

Eichi: Hah… Seriously. It was not funny, Chiaki. I got dragged into the pool too.

Chiaki: Haha, sorry. You suddenly held out your hand, so I pulled on it and accidentally took you down with me! … Hm?

Hey, Tenshouin. There’s a box that fell down. Was that always there?

Eichi: Eh? Whereーー Ah, you’re right.

When I was trying to help you earlier, I grabbed something like a string that was on the wall without thinking. Maybe it fell out when I pulled the string…?

Chiaki: Then, is that the pirate’s treasure!?

Eichi: Um… Umph, there. Since it’s called a pirate’s treasure, I was expecting something bigger. But it seems to be pretty small.

Eichi: Yes. This does seem like it’s meant to be the pirate’s treasure.

Chiaki: ! You, you did it, Tenshouin! There wasn’t an announcement yet either, so we must be the first ones who found it!

Eichi: Fufu. You’re right. I can’t believe it’s really…

Location: In front of the train station

Chiaki: Ah~. Today was super fun~ ♪

Eichi: It was. I truly never thought the day would come.

Chiaki: ………

Chiaki: I knew it. You really do remember that promise, right? You’re not an honest guy, are you.

Chiaki: That promise we made on that summer, long ago… “I promise that when we get healthier, we can go to the pool together as friends! Because, that’s the kind of future we’ll have!” is what we said.

Eichi: ………

Chiaki: Jeez. Why’d you have to go and say you didn’t remember it at all? It took a lot of courage to ask, you know! I felt so empty, thinking I was the only one who remembered something like that.

Eichi: Fufu, it was embarrassing to admit… That I kept such a small promise from the past so close to my heart. It felt childish.

Chiaki: I thought it was weird… I mean, you were the one who invited us. Plus, the pool looked pretty busy from what I was seeing.

At least, it felt like it was different than what you were telling us.

So, I thought about it and reached several different conclusions, but in the end, I think you just wanted to enjoy being able to go to the pool with your friends.

――Am I right?  

Eichi: …Chiaki. You really didn’t have to go on with some detailed explanation for my actions.

Especially when it was obvious that I wanted to hide those feelings.  That’s not being honest, it’s being insensitive.

Leo: HE~Y! You guys are too slow! What is taking you so long!?

Kaoru: I was just talking to Tsukinaga-kun, and we were wondering if you guys wanted to stop by a café on the way back home~?

Leo: Right! We’re going to leave you~! If you guys are too late, I’m gonna eat everything you order!

Eichi: Aah, sorry about that. We’re coming.

Chiaki: What were you saying, Tenshouin?

You’re not the only one who wanted to see this scene… this kind of future. I also wished for it.

That pinky promise we made in that hospital room belongs to both you and meーー the ones who shared it. Right?

Eichi: … I see. That’s right… That’s why I shouldn’t have to hide what’s hidden in my heart from you, correct? Ever since then, you’ve been my kindred soul.

Chiaki: Yeah, exactly!

Now, let’s go, Tenshouin! We shouldn’t make our friends wait on us any longer!

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[iceicewifey]

mohammed avdol 🙏 (of course tanaki has to know what shay thinks of her brother) for the ask game

uwah thank you dale i was kinda hoping someone was gonna ask me about avdol,, didn’t mean to keep this in my drafts for so long 😭 hfbvjhdfv

send me a canon character and i’ll share shay’s thoughts, opinions, etc.

Shay’s thoughts — Muhammad Avdol

It’s conflicted. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before; I can’t remember exactly when or where, but before the events of Stardust Crusaders began, Shay had a few run ins with him. She arrived in Cairo in early 1987—a year and some months before canon events began (Holly falls ill), but she’s definitely had a few run ins with him.

Shay was basically an ‘errand girl’ (for lack of a better term) and was frequently in the Khan el Khalili bazaar where Avdol mentioned his shop being, and because of the nature of stand users being drawn to each other, it was inevitable they’d have a run in or two. It was never a friendship of any kind, but he pointed her in the direction of where/how to find certain things a couple times, showing her how to properly pronounce some of the Arabic words on this phonetic ‘cheat sheet’ she’d carry around and she even got a reading from him for the hell of it once. She did wonder what happened when she stopped seeing him all of a sudden, however. (around the time of Avdol’s encounter with DIO, but she was unaware of that.)

Before the Joestar party arrived in Cairo, she didn’t even know his name, only his face. She’d heard DIO and others mention an Avdol, but she didn’t know it was him, and that gave her a weird almost disappointed feeling she couldn’t describe, like she didn’t want to believe that it was the same guy.

She was impressed by Magician’s Red during their 1v1 in the mansion, especially how well he wielded his stand despite being injured and armless—his ‘replacement’ arms made of flames especially took her by surprise. She didn’t want to fight him, but she knew she was as good as dead if anything happened to Lord DIO, so she had to.

All in all, perhaps they may’ve gotten along in another universe, perhaps they’d even be friends.

[taiyaki-translations]

Murmurs of Flourishing Blossoms - 2

Season: Winter Characters: Kaoru, Mika, Tatsumi, Midori, Izumi, Leo Translator: taiyaki-translations

Tatsumi: Mika-san…

Midori: Kagehira-senpai…

Kaoru: He’s not over here? I couldn’t find Kagehira-kun either. I’m really worried about what might have happened.

Tatsumi: Yes, Anzu-san is trying to contact Mika-san by phone, but she can’t get through. I think it would be best if we can find him quickly.

Being alone in an unfamiliar place where you can’t speak the language… Even if nothing unexpected happened, that would be scary enough. Mika-san must be very anxious right now… May God bless this lost lamb. Amen.

???: Leo-kun—

Izumi: Sooo annoying. Where did that guy wander off to again? There should be a limit to how much you make others worry!

He even left his cell phone with me. That’s even more aggravating!

Kaoru: Senacchi~ Over here, over here!

Izumi: Kao-kun? Anzu? Why are you guys here?

Kaoru: It’s a long story. Anyway, the biggest problem we have right now is that we lost Kagehira-kun. Have you seen anyone on your way here who looks like him?

Izumi: Actually, since I was looking for Leo-kun, I was paying close attention to everyone I walked past, but there was no one I recognized~

Tatsumi: Hm? Anzu-san, you said that since the road ahead splits into three directions, we should divide into three teams to find them and keep in touch with our cell phones?

Izumi: If you're going to help me find Leo-kun too, then of course I won’t refuse~ It’ll be more efficient that way. Let’s do it.

Mika: Ngah~ What am I gonna do? I was gonna see Oshi-san soon but in the end I wandered off ‘n got lost… 

Everyone’s probably real worried ‘n it’s all my fault… What if I can’t find everyone? What am I gonna do?

Huh? Where is that harmonica sound comin’ from? The melody… is that a "Knights" song? I’ve heard Ritsu-kun playin’ it before…

Could it be that this maze is a shortcut…? If I get outta here, I’ll find everyone at ES?

Tsu…Tsukinaga-senpai?! What’s goin’ on here?!

Leo: Uwah~ It’s Mika! Did Archangel Michael hear my music and send you to save me? 

My stomach started growling ‘cause I was so hungry! So I wrote “The Song of Suddenly Being Hungry in the Rose Garden” outta that rhythm! I can play it for you on the harmonica ☆

♪~♪~♪~

Mika: Ngah, after hearin’ Tsukinaga-senpai play “The Song of Suddenly Being Hungry in the Rose Garden” my stomach's growlin’ now and I started feelin’ hungry too…

Leo: Wahaha, Michael’s ensemble was perfect! Let’s get out of here and play this song for everyone!

Mika: Mm! After meetin’ up with everyone, I can go see Oshi-san!

Leo: Then quickly lead the way!

Mika: Eh—?! No, no, I dunno how to get out either ‘n I already forgot the route I took t’ get in earlier…

Nnah~ I guess we’re stuck here forever… 

Leo: Nah, I’m sure Sena will know how to get us out. I just need to give him a call ♪

Mika: I was tryin’ to call Anzu-chan earlier, but my phone battery died… Is that the reason why Tsukinaga-senpai couldn’t call anyone either? It can’t be helped…

Leo: Wahaha, the way you’re spinning around in a panic is like a black cat chasing its own tail~

Mika: Ngah, Tsukinaga-senpai doesn’t seem panicked at all…?

Leo: Didn't you say earlier that Anzu and the others are here too? Anzu will definitely find us. There’s no need to worry at all ☆

Right, right, I can play "Valkyrie"’s songs too! I’ll play the harmonica, so would you like to sing?

Just like you followed the sound of my harmonica, our ensemble will surely spread even further. Then you won’t have to worry anymore~

Mika: T’ think we could do somethin’ like that too! Tsukinaga-senpai is so smart!

Leo: Wahah, of course! I’m a genius!

Tatsumi: I didn’t expect to be on the same team as Kaoru-san. I’m not too familiar with smartphones, so I must trouble you with helping me use the navigation app.

Kaoru: Haha, of course, it’s no problem. Actually, the one I’m worried about is Takamine-kun. He must be nervous because an unexpected incident happened as soon as we arrived. 

And since I haven’t interacted with Takamine-kun much, I thought it would be better if he paired up with Anzu-chan.

Tatsumi: Kaoru-san is very reliable— Hm? This place seems familiar, wasn’t it near this park that we realized that Mika-san was missing? 

It’s memorable because even though it’s winter, the flowers are still in full bloom.

Kaoru: I think so… But I don’t think there were so many people around earlier. What are they all doing here? I can hear music…

Wait, that’s Kagehira-kun’s voice, isn’t it?

Mika: The dream that the gods longed for is shaped in this moment~♪ (1)

Kaoru: Is that Kagehira-kun and Tsukinaga-kun? It’s just a simple harmonica accompaniment, but combined with Kagehira-kun’s singing voice, it makes a beautiful natural sound.

Tatsumi: Yes, everyone passing by is entranced. This is the power of music, isn’t it? One that overcomes borders and languages to connect everyone together…♪

Kaoru: Look, Anzu-chan and Takamine-kun also came in from the other side of the maze. 

Haha, even at times like this, Anzu-chan is always filming with her camera. The atmosphere of this moment is so beautiful that it makes people want to record it.

Leo: Oho, that handsome figure in the crowd… I found you, Kaoru! Here, I'll let you sing the next song!

Kaoru: Eh?! Me…?

Translation Notes: 1. Taking a stab in the dark, pretty sure Mika is singing Eternal Weaving here.

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Perplex - Prank Intersection 7

Season: Spring

(Location: Starmony Dorm (Kaoru, Yuta, Nagisa's Room))

Kaoru: I’m home~.  Wait huh? The lights are off so is no one else here?

I heard that Ran-kun would be working starting in the evening, but I guess Yuuta-kun hasn’t come back yet either.

Speaking of, today was the prank filming day. Maybe it’s going long……

Well, whatever. If I’m gonna be alone in the room, I might as well relax.

(The lights turn on)

Yuuta: ………

Kaoru: Uwah, you scared me~! If you’re in the room, you should tell me, Yuuta-kun.

Yuuta: ………

Kaoru: …… Eh, what’s wrong? O~i, if you can hear me, I’d like you to respond.

You’re lying face down on the bed and not moving at all, so I’m a little bit worried too……

Yuuta: Uuuu~……

Kaoru: Ah, that’s a relief. You’re alive, after all.

Making that kind of moaning sound– is something wrong? Could it be that the prank filming went haywire?

Yuuta: ………

Kaoru: …… Ah. Did I actually guess right that it went wrong?

Yuuta: …… That’s right. It was a total flop. I’m so defeated that I can’t even say anything.

Aaah, I’m so pissed off in so many ways……

Kaoru: Ahaha, that’s rough, huh~. So that’s why you’re feeling all depressed.

Yuuta: …… I thought I had done pretty good with this too.

But the Vice Prez took control of the project and crushed me.

I understood the Vice Prez would be a tough opponent. He’s not someone I can just deceive for the fun of it……

But I never expected he’d deal with me so easily.

Kaoru: I see. Looking at the situation, it really seems like Saegusa-kun did a number on you.

Well, they say “if you curse someone, dig two graves.” If you’re gonna play a prank, you better be ready for some painful payback, right?

Yuuta: …… That might be true. However, I’m not going to let it end like this.

Kaoru: Hmmm? What do you mean by that?

Yuuta: I hate getting the short end of the stick, so that’s why I’ll be getting revenge on the Vice Prez.

Kaoru: Revenge, huh. Can you even do that sort of thing?

Yuuta: …… Honestly, I don’t want to owe that guy anything but I decided to ask Rinne-senpai to lend me his strength.

It seems like Rinne-senpai was also thinking of pranking the Vice Prez like I did.

Kaoru: …… Hmm, I gotcha. I never thought that you’d ask Amagi-san to lend a hand.

So that must be how frustrating it was for you. To deal with it, you’re prepared to team up with people you don’t like. 

Ahaha, Yuuta-kun, your persistence scares me sometimes.

Yuuta: Calling it scary is an exaggeration, isn’t it……

Kaoru: No no, I’m not exaggerating. That persistence reminds me of the qualifying rounds for SS, y’know~

Remembering that time still gives me chills.

Yuuta: …… Are we really digging that story back up? You’re really an unpleasant person, Hakaze-senpai.

Kaoru: No no, don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining or anything.

I just meant that when you’re serious about tricking someone, you’re pretty merciless.

Yuuta: …… Even if you say that, it doesn’t clear up the mixed feelings at all.

Kaoru: Really? But you two really scared me at that time.

You’re twins, so you did everything possible to trick us. I could tell you were “serious” about it.

Surely, you’re just as skilled at being a strategist as that Saegusa-kun, I think.

Yuuta: …… Maybe, Hakaze-senpai— are you trying to encourage me with that?

Kaoru: More or less. Ahaha, I didn’t do very well at it, did I?

Yuuta: ………

(I’m saying that kind of nosiness makes me feel like a child no matter what I do, and it’s pissing me off.)

Kaoru: Fufu. You’re pissed at me right now, aren’t you, Yuuta-kun?

Yuuta: …… And what if I am?

Kaoru: …… I knew you would think so. That’s why I’m trying to be careful to not butt in too much.

But when I see a cute junior in trouble, I can’t help but want to call out to them.

After all, I want you two from 2wink to spend your time laughing♪

Yuuta: …… Haah. You’re saying things like that without any shame.

Ple~ase use those pick-up lines on Anzu-san instead of me.

Kaoru: Wh-Why is Anzu-chan’s name coming up there? Isn’t she irrelevant right now?

Yuuta: Ahaha, that side of Hakaze-senpai is like Aniki, so fun to tease~♪

Anyway, thanks for the encouragement. You cheered me up a little bit.

Kaoru: Really? Then I’m glad.

Yuuta: Yes. So please look forward to it and wait for my next prank on the show, Hakaze-senpai.

Kaoru: I’ll be sure to. But, I’m a little worried, y’know~

Yuuta: Worried? About what?

Kaoru: I just thought if things continued like this, you might wind up at Amagi-san’s beck and call.

Yuuta: That’s……

(…… Certainly, I feel like that might happen if things keep up like this. That’s what’s been bothering me the whole time.)

Kaoru: Well, since it’s Amagi-san’s prank, it’s only natural but……

Rather than doing something like “revenge,” I wanted you to leave your own trace behind on it.

A prank is all about the element of surprise. So it’s okay to be “serious” about it and go a bit wild♪

Yuuta: (…… I see. That’s right. “That” was my main reason for appearing on the show.)

…… Thank you very much, Hakaze-senpai. Thanks to you, I know exactly what I want to do.

Please look forward to it. I’ll show you what it’s like to be a “bad boy”♪

(Location: CosPro Offices)

(At the CosPro offices)

Ibara: —I see. So Rinne Amagi-shi is also targeting me for a prank.

He knew I had seen through Yuuta-kun’s prank, so I thought this might happen……

How troublesome. I never thought I’d be chosen as a prank target like this……

Haah…… It can’t be helped. This is also the result of my own carelessness.

Let’s give them a thorough education so they can’t even think of messing around like this.

However…… I never thought my informant would be “you”……

Alright, I’ll go along with your plan this time, Yuuta-kun.

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[suginami-division]

It was later in the day in the city of Suginami and the birthday of a certain stalker detective was in full swing. After receiving gifts and birthday wishes from his precious friends and family, the private investigator was currently taking a break, enjoying a delicious pastry and sipping happily on some hot chocolate in the cafe that was below his residence and workplace, free of charge of course, as it was the owner’s treat. As Shuu was basking in the warm and fluffy feeling that came with being pampered on his special day, the bell to the cafe rang, signaling a new customer has entered, as Shuu, being the nosy little guy he is, looked over to see who had entered only to pause at the sight of white hair and icy blue eyes piercing through him despite the sunglasses he wore.

Kaiji Sano gave a wink before walking over to the counter to give his order, a peppermint latte, Shuu couldn’t help but note, an odd choice given that it was still summer but somehow it was fitting for the crossdresser. As the staff member wrote down the order and got to work, Kaiji turned and strolled over to where Shuu was sitting, the detective immediately straightened up, feeling a mix of fearful anticipation and…excitement?! The first one he could understand but why would he be excited to see Kaiji after what happened on Valentines Day and that one night that he would not dare to mention—

“Hiya Detective~” The snow haired male greeted and Shuu mumbled one back in response, fiddling with his hands. He took notice of the large pink gift back the model was holding and before he could stop himself, he asked, “Is that for me?”

The detective could feel his cheeks warm and his heartbeat faster as Kaiji gave a giggle and nodded. “A little birdie told me it’s your birthday today, I wanted to do something special for you.”

Shuu thought back to the last time Kaiji did something “special” for him, he wouldn’t ever admit that he still kept the note and the pictures but nonetheless he nodded and graciously took the bag when Kaiji offered it to him. “Thank you.” He gave the crossdresser a sheepish smile to which the albino male responded back with a more genuine one of his own.

The moment was cut short when the employee called out Kaiji’s order making the said male sigh and retrieve it, however not before swooping in and giving the detective a peck on the forehead. “Well, wish I could stay longer, Detective but I unfortunately got business to handle, you however, I hope you have a wonderful birthday. See you~” With that, the snowy haired male took his leave.

Shuu watched him leave until he was no longer in sight before turning to the gift bag and immediately digging through it, he pulled out the first thing he grabbed which was…

…a cute and heavily decorated phone case.

Next was by far the biggest gift, which was an entire new outfit.

Finally was…a huge bundle of pink rope which Shuu immediately placed back in the bag with a red face after connecting the dots.

Happy Birthday Shuu! 💖

Crumpling the bag tightly, Shuu buried his face into the gift. That crossdresser was going to give him grey hairs at this rate. And the worst part is, the little voice in the back of his mind was happy to be put under such stress.

“Shuu-san?”

“Uwah!”

Jolting upright, Shuu’s red face was met with one of the cafe’s staff, looking down at the detective with concern on their features.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you. You just looked upset after that girl gave you that gift. Should we keep an eye out for-”

“N-No, it’s okay! You don't have to ban him!” Shuu waves his hands about, trying to dissuade the barista. “They’re just… A uhm…”

Shuu’s words drifted off as he pondered. What does he call Kaiji? He used to be someone Shuu looked up to, but things got muddied when he had entered the D.R.B. Not to mention that night…

“Complicated, huh?” The barista huffs. Shuu could only nod hesitantly, muttering a weak apology as the barista continues. “Look, so long as you know her... Or him, then it should be fine. Just… You didn’t hear this from me, but the owner is getting a little worried about you. I know you and your old man are involved in some dangerous work. Just be careful, okay? For the owner's sake.”

The speech wasn’t anything Shuu hadn’t heard before. And he was thankful to hear that the staff that worked below him cared about him despite all the trouble he brought. “Thank you, I’ll try to be more mindful.”

“Good! Now, you want a refill on that cocoa?”

“Actually, I think I could go for some coffee.” Setting the crushed gift to the side, Shuu slouched back into his seat with a loud exhale. “I think I might need some extra energy for today…”

With a worried smile, the barista complies. “...Coming right up.”

Kaiji has been spared... But thank you for the gift!

[bluiex]

Now, this is not desert duo, but it is part of my desert duo fake dating AU. I came up with this on the spot. Just to make excuses for them to meet each other. I. I don't know what happened. But it did.

--

Xisuma opened the door, stopping everyone in their tracks. 

Xisuma turned his gaze at all of them (except Skizz and Impulse, who Scar could still hear struggling to clean the casserole), and tilted his head.

“Am I interrupting something?”

Zedaph waved at him, walking towards him to welcome him in. “No, not at all! Tango totally doesn’t want to tear my body into pieces.”

Xisuma cocked an eyebrow. “Does he now?”

Tango growled, and Scar shrugged. “Zedaph triggered the fire alarm,” he said instead, much to the displeasure of said man, giving Scar a hurt look. Tango burst into laughter. 

Xisuma chuckled. “Already burning down the kitchen without my help?”

“Yeah,” Tango laughed, “Impulse and Skizz are still trying to clean the mess.”

He led them to the kitchen, checking on the mess Skizz made around the sink, while Impulse looked at the oven.

“So, what kind of monstrosity will I learn to cook today?” Xisuma asked, mirth in his voice.

“Hey!” Tango protested. “Cheesecake isn’t a monstrosity.”

Zedaph snorted. Tango turned his gaze sharply to his friend, but Zedaph just burst in laughter. Scar snickered in his hand as Skizz patted Tango’s shoulder and Impulse let out a laugh.

“Don’t worry X,” Impulse reassured, finally taking out the long handle tongs of the drawer, “this time we’ll do some bar-b-cue.”

He grinned as he looked at everyone. Skizz let out a whoop of joy, Xisuma hummed in interest, and Zedaph’s face looked like he had been deprived of dessert for a month. Scar let out a snicker at that imagery. 

He wondered if Zedaph even ate dessert. He would never break a lifelong tradition, but he learned time and time again he wasn’t most people. Maybe if he checked the fridge, he might find some dessert. He was getting a bit hungry and snacking wouldn’t hurt anyone.

He walked to open the fridge until he heard his name.

“Hm?” He turned to the sound, and his heart almost tore itself out of his chest when he saw Skizz beside him.

“Did you zone out?” Skizz asked him, tilting his head. 

Scar focused his gaze on the little scruff Skizz’s face wore proudly. The hair looked sharp, short, maybe even prickly. 

“Scar?” Skizz’s voice echoed in his head.

Scar blinked and realized Skizz had asked a question. He smiled at the man sheepishly.

“Yes?”

Skizz shook his head fondly. “Can you get the vegetables in the fridge? I think Impulse labelled them.”

Scar nodded and Skizz left him, murmuring something about Impulse being a mad man to organize everything in the apartment. Scar brushed it off, took a deep breath and readied himself to cook.

-- bloop anon (i often stick to certain characters, especially those that i read a lot, but i like reaching out to other hermits. I added Skizz because ZIT cannot be left unattended. This really is just me having fun lmao)

aww yes YES THE OTHERS. SKIZZ UWAH i love it!! this is so ososo perfect! amazing writing X3

[koyoba]

Also re: my last post, I just had one of my greatest days out in a long time, uwah....

So I've been visiting various places in Japan with a couple of friends for the past few weeks- We've been to Osaka, Kyoto, and now Kobe. Osaka was pretty neat, but I truly didn't care for Kyoto, and was even starting to feel a bit homesick.

Generally, my group's travel plans have aligned; in that I didn't have many big wishlist items when I came here, so I've mostly tagged along with the sightseeing they've wanted to do. However, typically my style of travel is a bit more freeform, I just want to go to places and see what I see. So, today, my travel party decided to head to somewhere that I really wasn't interested in, so instead I just decided to do a bit of wandering on my own. I saw a sign for a little local park festival, and decided to go because I love little dinky community events, but the bus I was supposed to take had changed routes confusingly, so I was like, what the heck, it's nice weather, I'll walk it.

Along the way to the park, I:

stopped in at three different delicious local bakeries

walked through the first non-touristy shopping arcade of our trip

watched an entire set from a musically-talented vintage American rock cover band headed by an Elvis impersonator who had all the requisite charisma but barely spoke a word of English

took a nice stroll down a river beneath blooming sakura

And then once finally in the park, I walked around the little tiny festival, encountered my first ever public restroom with not even a spot for toilet paper, got to watch some traditional dancing from some cute old ladies, bought a ¥100 coffee from some other cute old ladies, and then took it all back down to the river to have my own little one-man flower viewing.

Then, while I was sitting by the river, some pigeons came along and I started throwing bread to them, when a pair of little girls came by and were delighted, so I gave them some bread to feed the birds too. One of the two had been studying English on her own and was very excited to talk to me, and so between their stumbling English and my stumbling spoken Japanese, we worked out a conversation. The two ended up demanding the rest of one of my breads to feed to the birds, but in exchange, one of the girls unprompted gave me her necklace, the other gave me a cute little bag with some hand towels, and they brought over their little sister to give me a piece of candy 😭 I waited around while they ran back and forth to their parents and up and down the river because they kept coming back to talk, until I had to head home.

It's the sort of interaction that I feel like those girls will probably very soon forget, since random childhood memories fade fast, but I don't think I ever will. Children truly are wonderful, wah

Anyway, it's days like this that make traveling truly worth it 🙏

[leaderoffestivals]

EnStars x Merc Storia Ch 3 Pt 2: Let the Melodies Resound

Yuu: Huff, huff… That Madara-san… he really has lots of stamina… doesn’t he… …? I guess… he’s been singing and dancing… for long periods of time… …

Merc: Are you going to be alright, Yuu-san?

Yuu: Yes, I’ll be fine somehow—

—GEH! UWAH! WH—WHAT ARE YOU DOING ALL OF A SUDDEN!

Madara: HA-HA-HAA! It’s much faster this way, riiight?

Yuu: Yes, but that doesn’t mean you should carry me under your arm!

Madara: Putting that aside, with this game trail winding its way through tall trees and nary a man-made structure in sight… …, this is a bona-fide natural forest. 

Who would’ve thought there would be such a place filled with so much nature so close to the event venue?

Hmmm. With this much overgrown greenery here, it’s reeeally conducive to hide and lie in wait, though—

Yuu: … …!

Segideel: Fuwawawawa~!

Madara: Making a grand entrance, huh… …? It looks to be the same species as Segi-san, doesn’t it? 

The colour’s really different, though…

Yuu: Yes, when Segideel gets into an excited state, the colour of their body changes!

Madara: (I wonder if it’s the same phenomenon as when humans get red in the face when they’re excited?)

Segideel: 💢 FUWAWAWAAAAA~! 💢

Madara: I’m reeeally not a fan of indiscriminate attacking at all. Yuu-san, are you good to go?

Yuu: Yes! But first—PLEASE put me down! My vision is spinning around so much I feel drunk!

Madara: Whoops! That isn’t good at all. Oh myyy,  I thought I was carrying you properly but apparently I wasn’t… … 

Segideel: Fuwawaaa~! 

Madara: … … Whoops!

HA-HA-HAA! You’ll never land a hit like thaaat! 

Merc: Madara-san is dodging the attacks so effortlessly even though he’s holding onto Yuu-san like that. Madara-san, who in the world are you?

Madara: Who in the world am I, huh? Well, I’m probably not just an ordinary idol. 

… … Yuu-san. I’ll draw Segi-san’s attention away. You’ll be able to focus on your Healing technique then. 

Yuu: Yes! Got it!

Madara: Right, leave it to me. COME ON, SEGI-SAN! OVER HEEERE!

Segideel: Fuwaa~, fuwaaaa~! 

Madara: Haha~! You’re pretty good! How about this, then?

Segideel: Fuwawa~!

Madara: You managed to dodge that too! Brilliantly done! 

Merc: They look like they’re dancing… …

Madara: (It’s been dodging attacks in a set rhythm for a while now. If that’s the case, intentionally disrupting the tempo might do the job—) Yuu-san!

Yuu: Not yet… …! Segideel, listen to me! 

Segideel: … … —gh! Fuwaa~, fuwawa! 

Yuu: Ah! It took to the sky!

Madara: It must’ve sensed Yuu-san was about to do something.

(If this keeps up, we’ll be in for a protracted battle. Now then, what should we do?)

Segideel: … … ! 

~ ♪

Madara: … …Music? Is it coming from the direction of the town?

Yuu: This melody—is it one of those being used in the event?

Merc: It indeed is. The music actually managed to travel this far, huh?

Segideel: Fuwawa… …

Madara: Has its movements slowed down in response to the sound? 

Segideel: FUwaAAA~

Aira: Ahaha, he’s started to dance. It feels so healing to watch Segi-san like this, huh~... …

Madara: Ohhh, I see now. So, Segi-san loves singing and dancing, huh? 

Yuu: Ah, yes! I only just learnt about this, but Segideels appear to be monsters with a strong affinity to sound. They’ve been observed to gather in places where music is playing—

And there, they’ll dance together. 

Madara: If that’s how it is, that means it’s time for the real deal to take centre stage, riiight?

Yuu: Madara-san?

Madara: It’s the job of an idol to captivate and entertain after aaall! Come, enjoy this idol’s stage to your heart’s content! 

(Blooming World BGM plays)

~ ♪

~ ♪ ~ ♪

Yuu: ... Oh. That's... that's amazing...!

Segideel: ... Fuwawa ♪

Merc: 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸... ...

Ah! We went and got lost in the music too! Yuu-san!

Yuu: Yes! Now that its movements have stopped… …! Let it be delivered… …!

Segideel: Fuwaa~?

Fuwawawaa!

Madara: Hm? Whoops...?

Merc: It’s trying to climb onto Madara-san’s shoulders now?!

Yuu: UWAAH! What in the world are you trying to do, Segideel?!

Segideel: FUWAAAaaa!

Madara: A-HA-HAA! If this is all it wants to do, it’s no sweat to me at aaall!

Yuu: You’re way too strong!

Madara: By the way, you’re sooo affectionate, Segi-san! I’m really surprised you’re willing to come so close and cuddle like this even though you were attacking so aggressively before!

Is this the power of Healing magic? It’s really impressive, you knowww!

Yuu: Ah, that’s not it.

The reason this Segideel is so friendly towards Madara-san is not due to any effect of the Healing technique, but because of Segideel’s own free will. It is Segideel’s own earnest wish to be Madara-san’s friend. 

Monsters are just like humans; they have their own hearts. There are monsters who, even after using the Healing technique, will still fear humans and keep their distance far away from us. 

Madara: … … Heart...

Is that so… …

Segideel: Fuwawa?

Madara: I don’t know what it is you like about me, but if this is from Segi-san’s own free will, I’m reeeally happy you feel that way! 

Segideel: FuWAaa! 

(Meanwhile, back in town...)

Tatsumi: Please, do definitely make time to come down to watch ‘The Prince of The Land of Tears’. 

Mayoi: This is the last bundle of flyers, right? I think I should be able to distribute them all without collapsing somehow… …

Aira: We didn’t manage to learn anything about inter-world transfer, but the townspeople promised they would help us out, so I guess we can say we made an acceptable kind of progress after all?

Rustoa: Thank you! Thanks to all of you chipping in, you’ve really helped me out! 

? ? ?: Urm, may I please have the remaining flyers? I want to give them out to my friends and family!

Rustoa: Eh? Oh, you came to visit me!

Village Boy: Ehehe~! I heard you were distributing flyers with some cool onii-chans here. 

Mayoi: Is he an acquaintance of yours?

Rustoa: Yes. We’ve known each other since my days in the private army. He came to watch my debut performance as well!

Back then, Segi-san wasn’t with me yet, so it was a true-blue solo performance. 

Segideel: FuwaAAaa!

Village Boy: 🌸 I see. The number of friends you’ve made have increased! 🌸

I was really surprised and worried when Rustoa said he wanted to become an actor, but I think it's amazing he's working so hard towards his dream!

I'll definitely come to see your show no matter what, so be sure you get everything perfectly done, okay?

Rustoa: I promise to make it a stage you can truly enjoy with all your heart. I believe a true actor is one who can put up such a moving performance, the audience forgets about the time!

Aira: (I can feel a strong determination in every word he says. It might be presumptuous of me to think this way, but he truly reminds me of myself after all.

He’s just like the ‘me’ back then when I was so desperate to continue being an idol. That’s why when I look at Rustoa-san, I want to cheer him on!)

We'll definitely support you with everything we’ve got!

Rustoa: Thank you so much!

—————-To be continued——————-

Chapter 2 | Chapter 4

Translator’s Notes

1) I hope you enjoyed it!

2) This is unproofed, so if there’s any feedback, please DM me.

[sonderwrit]

C95: You knew after opening your eyes

I Have to Be a Great Villain - Masterpost

The daily trials of a slime's one-sided crush.

Daily Missions for He Came from Horizon's Edge

[1. Go crazy at the male lead.]

WY: Aha~ Beautiful!**this part originally written in English

WY: Scrape off all the scales, turn the eyeballs into specimens, and the bones and organs too—

[2. Go crazy at the female lead.]

WY: SO WHERE'S MY MERMAID FLESH?

Xiao Yu: I, I'm doing my best.

[3. Go crazy at everyone else.]

WY: THERE'S NO POINT TO CONSERVATIVE RESEARCH! SCIENCE NEEDS TO ADVANCE! THE WORLD NEEDS TO ADVANCE!

WY: I WANT THAT MERMAID!

[Along with #4—]

*All-Protective Suit*

Researching experimental subjects

WY: Heheh~ I'd like to see you try anything now.

As for X…

X: Like. I like my human.

X: Even though—he wants to cut apart this body.. …

X: I still like him.

WY: (I wonder if it'll eat the scalpel.)

X: As long as it makes him happy.

X: !?

X: It hurts.

X—a nickname for the humans for this organism that can heal endlessly.

X: It hurts so much…

But actually, I don't have a name at all.

I was only a particle floating in endless darkness.

When did I become sentient?

As if I was impelled by something…

I knew the first second after opening my eyes—

I wanted, to get close to a certain human.

But humans all look the same on the outside, and I still couldn't find them by the time I was captured here.

X: This transparent wall is too big for me to consume…..I can't get out.

Luckily, it was you who took me away in the end.

Luckily, you were the person I was looking for.

[Note: In X's eyes, humans all look similar; it needs to verify identity through the soul.]

X: —it's so painful!

*CUT*

X: The human is so rough.

X: … …

X: If I didn't like you, I would've eaten you last night. Not sit nicely in a box and wait to be tormented.

WY: Huh?

WY: The inside is identical to the outside.

X: But because he's my human…it's fine.

WY: There's nothing like a nucleus or core (heart) found in normal organisms.

X: That's right, X has no heart.

X: I shouldn't feel things like "affection," which is a human emotion.

X: But why am I still so…obsessed with you?

WY: Uwah—it's a little gross.

X: Hurts to death…

X: I like him so much… …can't he sense anything?

S-0: Host you seem to be…overdoing it. (It's all broken to pieces)

X: … .. … …

WY: ? It's not that excessive right?

WY: Did I complete the missions? *wipe wipe*

S-0: It's done, it's done.

S-0: Dr. Wang's reputation is almost on par with the lunatic in Kichiku Megane now*  _(:3」∠*)_ *I looked up the Chinese 鬼畜眼镜 and yes they are literally referencing this yaoi visual novel. Help.

S-0: (He's pretty callous towards non-human species.)

WY: That's fine, then. I'll clean up the lab station before getting off work, you can go slack off* too, it's fine. *The Chinese he uses for "slack off" here literally reads "touch fish" lol

S-0: Okies.

S-0: Recently I found another cute kitty, so I'll go play with them~

WY: …. 

WY: (He hasn't learned his lesson yet)* *Alternatively: he only remembers the good and none of the bad. Literally: he only remembers how to eat, not how he got beaten.

WY: Huff—forget it. 

WY: Since the plot's progressing smoothly, just go with the flow.

WY: I haven't done experiments in two lifetimes, but I've finally found the feeling back, so that's worth celebrating.

WY: (Moreover this slime's suddenly grown docile for some reason.)

WY: As long as it's not doing that crappy consciousness attack, it's rather cute.

X: !

X: Cu…te? *attempting to understand*

X: … … *blush*

X: He's praising me?

[Experimental Subjects Storehouse]

Frog: *turns*

Frog: ! 

Slime: Gluglugluglug…~

Slime:*scurrying noises*

[Dr. Wang's Laboratory]

WY: Phew!

WY: Okay, see you again tomorrow.

WY: Hm?

WY: Wait…

WY: Did you get bigger again?

WY: What's going on…

Slime: !

Slime: Get away…

Slime: Hurry, get away—

Slime: My other body ate something bad…

*expand expand expand*

Slime: I'm gonna.. …

Slime: GONNA—

[toytoriyadorm]

I JUST NOTICED YOU REBLOGGED THE FANDORM ASK WHEN I WANTED TO ASK " ⛺ how our dorms would get along" FOR TOYTORIYA'S OPINION OF HEXEONS

HIII SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG DHFHDJ. there was a lot of writing.

Uwah, Hexeons is the terrible witch dorm! Students from Toytoriya are initially afraid of their supposedly hostile classmates, but will still try to befriend them nonetheless! After all, everyone can be a friend, no matter how mean, right?

🧸.

Lotsie finds Winona to be delightful (at times). Sharing a love for sewing and family communities, he sees the two of them as similar. Lotsie will admit, however, that she can be quite… distasteful. While he’d usually correct that behavior through punishment in his dorm, he knows that he can’t do that with the other houses. For now, he treats her with the all-encompassing politeness Lotsie has for all his colleagues.

Malvina's supposed chill personality might be hard for Lotsie to adjust to, so he’d initially avoid her. They both have a tendency to bottle up their emotions, so I can see their conversations being awkward at best, weird at worst. Lotsie would enjoy her cooking, though, even if it comes alive sometimes.

The sister Lotsie likes the most, Sabrina would be his best friend if he didn’t already have one! This cuddly dorm leader wouldn’t mind the hugs or kisses Sabrina tends to give everyone. He finds her destruction upon others to be inspiring for the play scripts. Thankfully, none of Sabrina’s little acts of arson have been instigated upon his little heaven of Toytoriya after Lotsie (forced) asked Winston to negate them.

⛏️.

Winona is a good choice for a leader, for the “messed-up” Hexeons, that is.He thinks Winona especially has a terrible temperament. It’s no wonder his underclassmen come crying to him about the scary leader of witches! However, Pat does believe it's good to have a devoted drive like hers. That, and an appreciation for a fancy lifestyle.

Malvina and Pat could be acquaintances one day, and enemies the next. Pat’s terrible evaluation style along with Mal’s hatred for unfair critics could surely cause an explosion in NRC if pushed too far. Overall, they shouldn’t be left in a room together, or else all of the school might be brought into their argument!

Pat isn’t fond of Sabrina whatsoever, for both her failure to charm him and the devastating messes she makes. Anytime he sees her, Pat tends to turn the other way, even if the place he’s going to is right behind her! He has no clue how Lotsie ended up making a new friend out of her.

Overall, Sabrina is considered the most immature girl Pat has met, and he’s in the dorm known for its childishness!

🚀.

I can actually see Saturn and Winona having some kind of friendship! Saturn probably introduced WInona to the fireworks he’s made, and thinks that her necromancy magic is pretty sick! He can understand her love for family too, knowing that kind of bond is truly irreplaceable! He probably sees his upperclassman as a little weird sometimes, but that won’t deter him too much (unlike Malvina).

After glimpsing at the sight of Malvina’s scary expression, Saturn won’t even talk to her, much less be near her! She’d likely find it odd that this punk of a second year avoids her but not her sisters. In his nightmares, Malvina’s expression might appear with all the dolls Saturn hates. Other than that, he does think her cooking tastes good.

Sabrina and Saturn would be good buddies if not for her love of fire! After he caught her trying to fire his unfinished pyrotechnics at some innocent students, he has found her more of a nuisance than anything. Anytime Sabrina happens to be nearby, Saturn puts extra effort in hiding any of his fireworks.

🤠.

Winona might be the only person Winston likes out of Hexeons’ entire dorm, and that’s only because of her leadership style! They’re both quite courteous with each other, and Winston always asks about what it's like to be a dorm leader. Winona herself might find Winston to be a little annoying, though, considering he’s the pinnacle of Toytoriya’s childish trait.

Winston doesn’t know too much about Malvina, but what he’s heard about her from Saturn and Pat makes him a little unnerved. Deathly expressions and monsters coming out of food…all these rumors sound almost untrue. He’d have to see it for himself though.

Winston initially found Sabrina to be quite cute, but that all ended when Lotsie decided to make him a “living target” to deter her from touching Toytoriya’s realm. Any day Hexeons visits is a day of dread for this poor cowboy. He’d ask to have a break from needing to distract that “terrorizing witch” all day, but his hero complex always stops Winston from doing so.

🔋.

Zackery doesn’t think Winona or his sisters are evil. Well, not as “evil" as him anyways. However, he does still hold a respect for her, like he has for all dorm leaders! Ironically, I can see him managing to convince Winona that he really is a truly evil overlord (thanks to his roleplaying skills and the power of stage effects). Overall, he sees her as pretty cool!

From what he’s seen of Malvina, Zackery likely believes she’s some kind of master beast summoner. While anyone can summon animals in NRC, what Zackery thought was a ritual was likely just Malvina’s cooking at work! That won’t stop him from practically running up to her and asking how exactly she created such a demonic monster, and now he can do it himself. Such a question about her cooking might offend Malvina, though…

Anyone who steals from his henchmen might as well be stealing from Zackery himself! This overlord initially found Sabrina to be hilarious when Winston was tasked with making sure doesn’t do any damage to their house’s realm. But after Saturn mentioned how she tried using his fireworks, she’s become banned from ever entering his (workshop) lair. No one is allowed to mess with anything his dorm works on, not even a super magic witch!

[twilightmalachite]

Big Ocean - Repayment Fes of Thinking and Being Thought Of 1

Author: Nishioka Maiko (with Akira)

Characters: Hinata, Yuuta, Tetora

Translator: Mika Enstars

"I mean more like, how I don’t think your udon is supposed to be redder than tantan noodles?"

Season: Winter

Location: Yumenosaki Academy Garden Terrace

Hinata: Hmm~, wherever I look, there’s people everywhere.

Yuuta: It seems to be no good over there, Aniki. Not a single spot open. What about over there? See any spots?

Hinata: Looks rough over here too, Yuuta-kun~. Every spot already seems to be taken, there’s no empty seats.

Yuuta: I see. Well, there’s nothing we can do… we were in the staff room, so we were late coming out to the garden terrace. Maybe a spot will open up if we wait a little longer?

Tetora: He~y, Hinata-kun, Yuuta-kun!

Hinata & Yuuta: Hm?

Tetora: Here, over here!

Hinata: It’s Tetsu-kun!

Hinata & Yuuta: Ossu~☆

Tetora: ‘Sup~! Ahaha, you guys really are like twins~! The way you turned around at the same time was too good!

Are you guys lookin’ for somewhere to sit? You guys kept looking around, so I figured that might’ve been the case.

If you’d like, how ‘bout sharin’ a table with me?

Hinata: Eh, is that really alright!? You’ve saved us~! ♪

Yuuta: There were no more spots left when we arrived at the garden terrace, so we were in a pinch~!

Tetora: I sure am glad I called out t’ya guys, then!

I’ll save your spots here so go and order your food sooner than later. It’s pretty busy over there too.

Hinata: Ah, good point. Let’s go then, Yuuta-kun!

Yuuta: ‘Kay.

Time passes…

Tetora: Hmm? Oh, welcome back you two. That sure took a while, huh?

Yuuta: Uu~… Even though I chose the instant udon with deep-fried tofu, it still took ages to get to me…

Ah, Aniki. Could you pass the shichimi pepper?

Hinata: Okay~☆ Here ya go. The line to order food was long to begin with, so it was unavoidable, wasn’t it?

Tetora: Hmm. Yuuta-kun got udon with deep-fried tofu and Hinata-kun got curry, huh? I don’t think I’ve had either of those recently, actually~.

Hinata: Oh, whats this? Are you eying our food? Want a bite?

Tetora: Oh, no no, it’s not like that.

I just thought that maybe I should order it sometime, since I usually just end up getting the kalbi meal for whatever reason.

Yuuta: I imagine you usually end up ordering the kalbi, katsudon, or ginger pork to eat~!

Tetora: Uu… Right on the mark. That’s usually what I end up getting~… I’m a little peeved that I’m so predictable, it feels like I’m not fresh or interesting enough.

Hinata: Eh~, you’re fine! You have a routine. There’s tranquility in that.

Tetora: You think? I wanna try all sorts of things though~. But the meat… The meat calls me…!

Yuuta: Ahaha. Y’know, you’re very meat-y, Tetora-kun!

Tetora: ……

Actually, you’ve been sprinkling shichimi on your food while chatting for a long time now. Haven’t you put enough on?

Yuuta: Eh? Ah, right.

The inner lid always gets in the way. It’s difficult since only a tiny bit comes out at a time. I never end up putting enough on.

Tetora: I’m not commenting on not much is coming out, though…? If only a small amount comes out, it means that the inner lid’s doing its job!

I mean more like, how I don’t think your udon is supposed to be redder than tantan noodles?

Yuuta: Really? I still don’t feel like it’s enough, though…

Well, my udon will just grow soggy at this point, so might as well give up and eat it as is. Thanks for the food~! ♪

Tetora: I can feel my mouth burn just by watching…!

Hinata: Uwah!?

…Ah, don’t worry about it. I’m alright~

Tetora: You good, Hinata-kun? There’s so many people right now that you got bumped into~.

Yuuta: There’s always way too many people out here at noon. Actually, don’t you feel its worse than usual today?

Hinata: Hmm… I guess there’s not really any units out doing work. So everyone’s here at school instead… maybe?

Tetora: I do know that not too many units go out of their way doing work around this time of year~.

Like, it’s about time for the Repayment Festival, right? So I guess they’re all busy preparing for that?

Hinata: Ah, that’s true.

Tetora: We at RYUSEITAI get to take it a bit easy, since we don't have any third years.

But I do have seniors who do take care of me~, so I’m gonna do my best. I’m working on things little by little.

Hinata: I see. Well, 2wink is just Yuuta-kun and I, so~…

Tetora: But you have Oogami-senpai in the Light Music Club, yeah? I’m sure you’re indebted to Otogari-senpai too.

Hinata: ……

Yuuta: ……

Tetora: ?

Hinata: Yup, that’s right! That’s why we’re both fired up! Right, Yuuta-kun?

Yuuta: Yup, right.

Hmm~… I can’t seem to get it spicy enough~. Tetora-kun, could you pass me the shichimi pepper over there?

Tetora: Ehh!? You’re gonna put even more in!?

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[justsoohi]

Makoto Yuuki (Gamer's soul) 3*

Work that makes the most of yourself

Characters: Makoto, Sora

Season: Autumn

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Yuuki: uwah... It's cold!?

(I took a walk around the school for a change of pace, but it's getting chilly even after school and it feels like winter already)

(I don't have work or lessons today, I think I'll go home early, warm up, and finsh the games I have piled up)

Sora: HaHa~♪ Yuuki sensei~! sora finally found you!

Yuuki: Hm? What's wrong, Harukawa-kun? It seems you were looking for me...

Sora: Yes! Sora has come to invite Yuuki sensei~ to the game research club!

Yuuki: Such a grand welcoming again... Could it be that you made a new game or something?

Sora: No, it's not. Sora is inviting you because he wanted to play with Yuuki sensei~ in the clubroom today!

Sora always plays with Yuuki sensei~ in the dormitory, so for the first time in a long time, I want to play the game in the Game Research Club!

Yuuki: Ah, is that so... come to think of it, I feel like I haven't been in the clubroom much lately.

If I remember correctly, there were some maniac games that weren't kept in the dormitory at Game Research Club. It might be nice to play with it after a long time...

Well then, I guess I'll impose myself to the clubroom for the first time in a while today♪

Yuuki: Pardon me for intruding…~ it seems Sakasaki-kun isn't here today?

Sora: Yes! Shisho~ seems to be very busy today, so we're alone in the club room.

Yuuki: I see. does that mean Harukawa-kun was a little lonely?

Sora: Ah sora have been exposed! You can play games by yourself. But today, sora feels like he want to play with someone~♪

Yuuki: I know how you feel. Sometimes you want to have fun by yourself, and sometimes you want to get excited with a party play ♪

Sora: HiHi~♪ yes yes, sora knew Yuuki sensei~ could understand how gamers feel~

So, Yuuki sensei~, what would you like to play today?

Yuuki: hmm... let's see

(Recently, with the official release of "VS" live showdown, I've been spending a lot of time playing with the new games.....then..)

Yeah, let's go back to the basics and play little games!

Sora: Little game it is. If that's the case, it should be around here... Ah, found it! Is this okay, Yuuki sensei~?

Yuuki: Great! I feel like it's been so long since I've played that game. I hope I remember the controls......

after a few minutes

Sora: .......There is a gap!

Yuuki: You rushed into the game, Harukawa-kun! It's a counter!

Sora: Whoa......!? sora lost again

Yuuki: Haha, it's an old fighting game. Compared to the latest one, the movements are quite sluggish and the timing of offense and defense is difficult.

Sora: One more round please! Sora can't leave with a loss!

Yuuki: Of course! As long as time permits, you can challenge me as many times as you like!

Sora: Yes!....., Ah... Speaking of time, sora forgot that he had something he wanted to say to Yuuki sensei~!

Yuuki: something to say? Was there more to it than just wanting to play games together?

Sora: Yes! Sora also watched the livestream of the showdown "VS" the other day!

Yuuki sensei~ Congratulations on setting the RTA world record for "VS"!

Yuuki: Ah so Harukawa-kun also saw it. I'm glad you said that, thank you♪

Well, I guess the record has already been rewritten now that the full version has been released.

Sora: HuHu~♪ But the excitement that Yuuki sensei~ showed at that time was special~♪

sora couldn't take his eyes off the battle with the "king of darkness" when you were on the verge of setting a world record!

Yuuki: Haha! If it was that exciting for you, then it was worth my effort.

I never thought I would be asked to work on a game as an idol. That's why I was even more excited than usual.

When I lost to Hidaka-kun by a large margin in the mid-term presentation, I remember wondering how I was going to recover.....

Sora: Yuuki sensei~ You're giving off a warm "color"~

You must've really enjoyed working on the game didn't you~ ♪?

Yuuki: Yes! I feel that working as an idol in my favorite game has made me love this job even more, and my love for games has deepened

As an idol, I am able to make my favorite game more successful together with everyone. And through the game that I love, I have been able to grow as an idol...

If I have the chance, I'd like to do a job related to games again, and I'm thinking now I need to improve my skills on a regular basis in order to be ready for that.

—So, this is not the time to be looking over your shoulder¹, Harukawa-kun!

Sora: Eh... wh, woah!?

Yuuki Sensei~ is so tough isn't he? Sora lost again

Yuuki: Fufu, just now I was only taking advantage of Harukawa-kun who had completely let his guard down.

Sora: That's not all~ Yuuki sensei~, you've become much better at the game than before!

Yuuki: Do you think so...? I don't think I've gotten that good at all though

Sora: But Yuuki sensei~ hasn't lost any of his skill even though it's been a long time since he played.

Also, it's amazing that even if you play while talking, the controls don't become sloppy at all~♪

Yuuki: Come to think of it, I can concentrate on playing while talking more than before.....

Thank you, Harukawa-kun. I realized that only because I played with you today.

Sora: HeHe~♪ you don't have to thank me. Sora had a great time playing with Yuuki sensei ~!

Talking about "VS" makes sora want to play it next~

Yuuki: Oh, Harukawa-kun are you playing "VS" too? How far are you going now?

Sora: Sora has now advanced to the seventh stage boss. But it's so strong that sora can't beat it. Yuuki sensei~ do you know "The black dragon"?

Yuuki: Ah, Yeah that boss has a lot of nasty attacks anyway. I can see why you'd get stuck~.

Sora: Yuuki sensei~ Have you already completed it!? As expected!

By the way, is Yuuki sensei~ going to be doing any more live broadcasts of "VS"? Sora would like to see Yuuki Sensei's playing with commentary again~♪

Yuuki: hmm, Well I don't have any plans to do so at the moment. I feel I'd like to take my time and enjoy the strategy by myself.

Besides, if Harukawa-kun saw what I'm doing right now, it would be a spoiler isn't it...?

I'd love to play multiplayer in Harukawa's kun world, but I'll end up playing in a state where I know the story......

Sora: That's certainly true....!

It's a pity that I can only choose between playing the game for the first time and playing the game with Yuuki Sensei~ in commentary play. Sora wish he could erase his memory and play again...

Yuuki: In that case, let's both clear the first time, and when we start the second round let's meet in either room again

And with a second round, we should be able to watch each other without worrying about spoilers.

Sora: ... But won't sora make Yuuki-sensei wait?

Yuuki: Don't worry! My progress is not so different from Harukawa-kun's. I'm still in the middle stage

So let's compete with each other to see who can clear the first time first.

Sora: HoHo~ Then there's nothing to worry about! If we're going to compete sora is not planning to lose ~♪

Yuuki: Me too. I was in charge of the promotion of the game so I won't give up on winning.

Alright, since that's decided, I'll go back to my dormitory right away and take a look at the "VS" strategy—

Sora: Please wait, Yuuki-sensei~! Our battle isn't over yet~?

Yuuki: Huh? I won the fighting game, right?

Sora: Sora has yet to admit defeat. Yuuki-sensei~ said, "You can challenge me as many times as you want as long as time permits"

There is still some time left before school lets us out. So, let's play with this for a little while longer~♪

Yuuki: I see. So you can't end the game on a losing note. As I thought Harukawa-kun you're really competitive in games aren't you?

But I feel the same. If you want to play and have fun, that's aside but as a gamer, you can't lose!

The time limit is until the chime of the complete dismissal from school rings. Until then, I won't let Harukawa-kun beat me even once. I swear on my gamer soul!

Sora: sora will definitely win against Yuuki-sensei! I won't allow you to win and run like this~♪

End.

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¹, to worry or think about the possibility that something bad might happen,