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Ride Kamens Event Snap | Ep.13: Expansion!!

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Fralio: Let's go! Rui: We'll end this in 10 secs. Fralio & Rui: Gadgemon, expansion!!

Source: Ride Kamens Twitter

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Ride Kamens Daily Snap | Ep.15: Meow

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Fralio: Meoow! Mya… mew! Meow!

Cat: Meowr! Mrow!

Source: Ride Kamens Twitter

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Gambitwin Relationship Chart

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Kushiro Kakeru’s thoughts:

About Fralio: “Hey, why are you slacking off? Get to work!”

Fralio’s thoughts:

About Kushiro Kakeru: “What’s with that tone of voice? I’m not yer pet.”

Notes

They’re roommates.

Source: Ride Kamens Twitter

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Ride Kamens Daily Snap | Ep.14: Peanuts

Text version and TL notes under the cut.

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Kakeru: Anyway… can ya give me food I can pay for with this money?

TL Notes

I took liberties with the 1koma’s title to make it punchier. The original title’s literal translation is more along the lines of “very little money”. I didn’t like the sound of it, so I was considering “just a couple of pennies” instead, but this wouldn’t really fit with RK’s general Japanese setting. In the end, I opted for the slang “peanuts” instead. Like, the kind of peanuts you’d hear in the expression “working for peanuts”.

Source: Ride Kamens Twitter

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Kushiro Kakeru 2024 Birthday Lines

Happy birthday, Kakeru!

TL under the cut.

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JUSTICE RIDE

Saigo: Kushiro Kakeru asked me to give him food that'd fill his stomach. I've got edible weeds I picked up earlier, if that counts. Haruma: I wanted to tell Kakeru-san a happy birthday today, but when I went to the place he put up his stand yesterday, he was gone… Shion: Happy birthday, Kushiro-san. Looks like you're not scheming anything and are genuinely having fun today. Jigen: It'd be nice if Kushiro behaved now that he's a year older, but… that might be asking for too much.

MADGUY

Kyosuke: Tch, I ain't gonna wish that guy a happy birthday! Narushi: Today is Kushiro's birthday? … There is nothing I would go out of my way to tell a gambler. Matsunosuke: It's Kushiro's birthday, huh? He must be having a grand celebration with Fralio at an izakaya or somewhere else as we're speaking.

SLAM DAYS

Rui: Should I ask him if there are any interesting casino games out there? … Nah, it'd be a pain if I got involved in that stuff. Lance: Kushiro doesn't look the scheming type when you watch him spend his birthday in such a relaxed manner. Q: Sounds like they're gonna do fun stuff for Kushiro Kakeru's birthday, so shall I go to the Old Town and play~? Shizuru: It's Kushiro's birthday, huh? Sounds like he's gonna celebrate in a flashy way knowing him, so that's nice.

WISDOM THINKS

Soun: Koki is preparing something for Kushiro's birthday. It's rare for him to appreciate other people. Hayate: It's Kakeru's birthday, huh~ he's probably at the yakitori stand right now. Makes me wanna eat yakitori too! Koki: … Shall I roast an entire boar? Jo: Should I wish Kushiro a happy birthday? I'm his senior Rider, after all.

TOWER EMBLEM

Taiten: I pray that Kushiro-kun will be able to safely live as a Rider for another year. Uryu: Please refrain from merrily causing trouble to the President just because it's your birthday.

GAMBITWIN

Kakeru: Oh, thanks for the birthday wishes, guys! Fralio and I are gonna have a grand party tomorrow to celebrate our birthdays! Fralio: Today's Kakeru's birthday! We're gonna have an absolute blast together~!

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Fralio 2024 Birthday Lines

Happy birthday, Fralio!

TL under the cut.

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JUSTICE RIDE

Saigo: It seems to be Fralio's birthday today… he told me "wish me happy birthday!" when I met him on the way earlier. Haruma: Fralio-san told me to give him something for his birthday, would my favorite burger be good enough? Shion: For some reason, I can't read Fralio-san's heart… but I can tell he's happy. Jigen: He told me to give him food for his birthday, is he planning to get some from everyone?

MADGUY

Kyosuke: That guy came to buy a buncha croquettes, is he gonna have a croquette party or what? Narushi: I can tell he's no mere human, but he's a birdbrain, considering the way he seems to rejoice when given anything. Matsunosuke: I got some time after work, so shall I give him a fish as a birthday present?

SLAM DAYS

Rui: Fralio told me to hand Gegadge over… but he probs already forgot anyway, so it's fine right? Lance: The probability that their birthdays would line up is roughly 0.5%… I feel it's too good to be just a coincidence. Q: I heard it's Fralio's birthday, so I brought him merch that Rui was decorating the base with! ♪ Shizuru: It's just like him to have a birthday party full of beer and fried food, isn't it?

WISDOM THINKS

Soun: Seems they were making a ruckus with their two-days long grand party… what a lively pair. Hayate: The anime Fralio recommended me was fun~! I'll give him my thoughts on it after I wish him a happy birthday! Koki: He fled when I saw him… I don't hate perceptive guys, but I don't feel like wishing him a happy birthday myself. Jo: A birthday party full of junk food… it's not my thing, but it sure sounds like Fralio's.

TOWER EMBLEM

Taiten: … Fralio-kun. I'll give you a present, so could you stop making a ruckus around me? Uryu: To think your birthdays are one after another… what a strange fate you share, Kushiro-san and Fralio-san.

GAMBITWIN

Kakeru: How long has it been since I didn't get to celebrate his birthday… Let's celebrate loud enough to make up for those years! Fralio: I'm not interested in birthdays, but getting things from other people's the best!

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Koki 2025 Birthday Lines

Happy birthday, Koki!

Translation and TL notes under the cut.

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JUSTICE RIDE

Saigo: "Happy birthday." He heard me when I said it like that, but he didn't reply. Did I say it wrong?

Haruma: Err… Koki-san? I'm here because it's your birthday? Thought I'd wish it to you!

Shion: Koki-san, you must be tired after having all of those people wish you a happy birthday, aren't you? Take care.[1]

Jigen: Koki doesn't seem to be interested in his birthday.

MADGUY

Kyosuke: It's yer birthday, ain't it! Bring me along if yer campin'!

Narushi: I heard it's Koki's birthday, but I don't think he'd be happy if he received my blessings.

Matsunosuke: Koki-san didn't respond when I wished him a happy birthday, but for a moment I felt like he was staring at me…?

SLAM DAYS

Rui: Ha! Me, interested in that guy's birthday? Nah.[2]

Lance: I kind of have the feeling he's happy, but… it's hard to read his expression.

Q: To think Koki was a kid too at some point… hmmm, I'm having trouble picturing it.

Shizuru: I thought, "let's give Koki alcohol he'd liiiiike~", but it looks like he's forgotten about his birthday.

WISDOM THINKS

Soun: Part of me wishes Koki would be more welcoming towards our guests, but… well, I suppose it's his charm point.

Hayate: Happy birthday, Koki-san! Today I'll be preparing you a meal!

Koki: I don't care about celebrating the day I was born. I'll just keep living the way I want, that's all.

Jo: Happy birthday, Koki. Let's get along better from now on, shall we? As friends and allies, I mean.

TOWER EMBLEM

Taiten: I'm afraid that approaching Koki-kun casually is akin to stepping on a tiger's tail.[3] Perhaps I ought to refrain from giving him my blessings.

Uryu: Er… is Koki-san interested in his birthday in the first place?

GAMBITWIN

Kakeru: Hey, white-haired boss! The yakitori restaurant's owner said you should go there since it's your birthday! He might give you something good!

Fralio: It's Koki's birthday? I got a bad feeling about this… tell him happy birthday in my place! Bye!

TL Notes

I took liberties with the wording of this line because frankly, もしかして疲れますか and お疲れ様 gave off the same feeling to me and I didn't want to sound too repetitive with my translation. Also put Koki's name first because I thought it flowed better with the wording I opted for.

Another case of me switching things up with my TL for the sake of flow and making it sound punchier. Something more faithful to the original would be "Ha, that guy's birthday? I'm not interested."

虎尾春氷 (kobi shunpyou) is a yojijukugo that literally translates to "tiger tail, spring ice" and is a metaphor for something that's both extremely dangerous and terrifying—after all, you wouldn't want to step on a tiger's tail and anger it, or walk on spring ice that's starting to melt and fall into the water. I was drawing a blank on an English idiom that would have fit here, so I went with the tiger part of the yojijukugo since I think that would make the meaning obvious enough.

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Araki Kyosuke 2025 Birthday Lines

Happy birthday, Kyosuke!

Translations under the cut.

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JUSTICE RIDE

Saigo: Araki Kyosuke approached me asking for a fight because it's his birthday. Is there a correlation between birthdays and fights?

Haruma: Happy birthday, Kyosuke! Come with me, I'll treat you to a delicious hamburger packed with meat!

Shion: Araki-kun likes meat dishes, so I'll bring some to him later as a birthday present.

Jigen: He's challenging everyone to a fight because it's his birthday? What a hot-blooded guy…

MADGUY

Kyosuke: Today's the birthday of the strongest man, ME!! I'll be taking the number one spot once again today!

Narushi: Ah… I've never wanted to curse someone as much as I do right now.

Matsunosuke: Happy birthday, Kyosuke. Keep up the good work, just… try not to fight with Narushi as much.

SLAM DAYS

Rui: It's good enough if I give that guy training equipment, huh? Feel like anythin' would make him happy.

Lance: A present for Araki, hm… knowing him, he'll be happy with anything, won't he?

Q: I'm giving him a present box that'll open if he solves a puzzle! It'd be nice if it opened. ♪

Shizuru: Araki, I made a playlist of songs I think you'd like. Take a listen!

WISDOM THINKS

Soun: He went off to search for Chaostones in high spirits because it's his birthday. That incredibly cheerful and earnest side of his isn't bad at all.

Hayate: I gave Kyosuke training equipment I'm not using anymore and he was super happy! I got the feeling I did something good! ♪

Koki: Protein powder? There's no point in preparing that.

Jo: Araki's high-spirited nature is his strength, but… I wish he'd be a bit more mature with age.

TOWER EMBLEM

Taiten: Impulsive and reckless… no, I'd say Araki-kun is someone with dauntless courage. I wish him a year filled with good health.

Uryu: I wanted to wish him a happy birthday directly, but he was, er, "meat training", I think? … so I couldn't get a hold of him.

GAMBITWIN

Kakeru: Messy-haired Punk challenged me to a fight. Be it his birthday or whatever, he's still as hot-blooded as ever.

Fralio: Fightin' Araki would be like a present for him? Hm… I don't feel like it, so I'm gonna pass!

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Mikami Saigo 2025 Birthday Lines

Happy birthday, Saigo!

Translation and TL notes under the cut.

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JUSTICE RIDE

Saigo: Everyone in Justice Ride taught me that my birthday is something worth celebrating.

Haruma: Happy birthday, Saigo! Let's enjoy today to the fullest!

Shion: I hope Mikami-kun will have fond memories of today.[1]

Jigen: I suppose Mikami's training hard today like always.

MADGUY

Kyosuke: I heard it's your birthday today, which means we gotta fight! I'll give ya a taste of loss as your present!

Narushi: So what if it's Mikami's birthday? No one but me is worth my blessings.[2]

Matsunosuke: Happy birthday, Saigo. Your face… you're wondering why I'm wishing you a happy birthday, aren't you?

SLAM DAYS

Rui: He's catching bugs outside even on his birthday? His teammates hanging around him are amazing too…

Lance: Mikami asked me why we celebrate birthdays… he's got a point. Why are so we happy about them?

Q: It'd be nice if Mikami Saigo was happier on his birthday…

Shizuru: It's nice to see Justice Ride having fun… Happy birthday, Mikami.

WISDOM THINKS

Soun: It's Mikami's birthday. He seems to have made clear progress both as a person and as a Rider.

Hayate: I'm giving Saigo drip coffee bags! He's always drinking water, so I'm gonna teach him the wonders of coffee.

Koki: There's a spring with great water[3] on the mountain path. Check it out if you're interested.

Jo: Mikami doesn't seem to be interested in his birthday, but that's about what I expected.

TOWER EMBLEM

Taiten: Happy birthday, Mikami-kun. You're a man worth a thousand, and I have high hopes for your outstanding abilities.

Uryu: It's Mikami-san's birthday today. I'll work hard so that he doesn't take the lead not only in terms of age, but also in terms of combat skills.

GAMBITWIN

Kakeru: I heard it's Blue-hair's birthday today. So that's why his class is all together? They're getting along well~

Fralio: Happy birthday, Saigo! My present for you is a song, so you better listen!

TL Notes

I took some liberties here for the sake of flow. The original line is a bit closer to Shion hoping that day will be a special memory to Saigo.

I initially wanted to TL this as "I give my blessings to no one but me," which is closer to what the original is, but thought it sounded clunky, so I opted for this wording instead for the sake of flow.

口当たりのいい is more about the water having a nice mouthfeel to it, but it was awkward to include that nuance with the wording I opted for, so I went with "great water" instead.

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Rui 2024 Birthday Lines

Happy birthday, Rui!

Translation and TL notes under the cut.

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JUSTICE RIDE

Saigo: He talked about how the turnips would be on his birthday… does he want some as a present?[1] Haruma: Today's a special day, so you should go out and have fun, Rui-san! Shion: I found unusual snacks from overseas, so I might as well give them to Rui-san. Jigen: Rui, you're older now, so change up your habits and stop playing games non-stop.

MADGUY

Kyosuke: Dude's holed up indoors even on his birthday? What a wimp! Narushi: Hmph, I have no need to wish that man a happy birthday. Matsunosuke: Haha, so Rui-san's staying in his room even on his birthday? Talk about being stuck in his ways…

SLAM DAYS

Rui: The date changed? Looks like I'll be busy gathering up all my birthday login bonuses today. Lance: I want to find a present that'll keep Rui distracted outside of a game. Q: Rui, stop playing games and play with me today~! Shall I unplug your stuff? Shizuru: At the end of the day, you're going through the trouble of being our leader, so here's some alcohol. Let's drink 'till morning comes!

WISDOM THINKS

Soun: I'd like to have a serious conversation with Rui as a Rider, but… it seems like it'll be difficult. Hayate: It's Rui's birthday, yet he's holed up in his room? Shall I give him café recommendations~? Koki: … As usual, his meat is terrible no matter how you look at it. It's none of my business though. Jo: Rui's on his phone even on his birthday… no way, is he getting non-stop messages from ladies? … That's impossible, isn't it?

TOWER EMBLEM

Taiten: Rui-kun is very talented, but freewheeling. Ah, well, some people do live like this, after all. Uryu: … Is Rui-san also going to laze around today?

GAMBITWIN

Kakeru: Thanks to you, sleepyhead, Fralio's happy he's made more friends into anime, so have my gratitude on top of the birthday wish. Fralio: I thought about givin' him a rare Ganbaru card 'cuz it's his birthday… but I can't! I want it for myself!

TL Notes

The Japanese words for "stock market" (株) and "turnip" (カブ) are read the same way (kabu). Saigo misunderstood Rui talking about stocks as him wanting turnips as his birthday present.

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Jo 2024 Birthday Lines

Happy birthday, Jo!

Translation and TL notes under the cut.

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JUSTICE RIDE

Saigo: There were rare flowers in the bouquet Jo was holding. I wonder where they come from… Haruma: Jo-san's glasses are different from usual, right…? Is it because it's a special day? That's neat! Shion: I heard Jo-san likes sweets, so I baked him cookies. Jigen: Jo said that he's going make memories with ladies once more this year… he never changes, huh.

MADGUY

Kyosuke: There's no way I'd give a shady dude like him a gift even if he asked me directly! Narushi: I saw Jo receive gifts from women when I was sketching outside today. Matsunosuke: I don't think it'd affect Jo-san much if I told him happy birthday…

SLAM DAYS

Rui: That guy's birthday schedule is full of plans to meet up with people… it's just like a RTA…[1] Lance: I wonder who Jo's going to spend this special day with? Finding that out is going to be a tough nut to crack… Q: I saw Jo holding a lot of bouquets… Are they all gifts from his customers? Shizuru: It's that guy's birthday, huh… I feel like he'd tell me he doesn't need birthday wishes from a guy, so I'll keep quiet.

WISDOM THINKS

Soun: Today's the day where customers can show their love and appreciation for Jo. Now then, let's have a toast for him. Hayate: Jo's going out with women again today? When he comes back I'll make him go out with me! Koki: I hid a special ingredient in Jo's cake when I prepared it. I'm looking forward to seeing his face when he'll eat it. Jo: Today's the day where I can feel the ladies' love for me. I swear to give everyone my love this new year as well.

TOWER EMBLEM

Taiten: Jo-kun's a loose cannon. We may need to keep our guard up, but let's at least wish him a happy birthday, shall we?[2] Uryu: Why should I be the one to wish Jo-san happy birthday? Please tell someone else to do it.

GAMBITWIN

Kakeru: That four-eyes totally looks like a sweet tooth. Shall I give him the stand's leftover taiyaki? Fralio: Man, having that many people celebrate your birthday must be great. Well, one day I'll have even more people doing that for me!

TL Notes

RTA stands for "Real Time Attack" and is a speedrun term to refer to speedruns done from start to finish in real-time without the use of assisting tools. They're generally done in one gaming session using timers external to the in-game timer. So… yeah, basically, Rui's calling Jo a dating speedrunner.

I believe Uryu and Taiten's lines are meant to be direct responses to each other, hence why I worded Taiten's line like this.