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paganakari · 4 months ago

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Meet my five little goobers!

1. Kurai Hyuga (F, 5, 3'4) (adopted into the hyuga clan, is actually a kurayami - advanced shadow manip, the ky clan is also heavily messed up)

Kurai Hyuga was originally born into an unknown clan, found in the forest by Akari's closest friend and whom she sees as a brother, [unknown name]. She was found with a wound across her eyes which later scarred and had made her blind. She was adopted by [un] and Akari basically became her aunt. She is not currently apart of any village. Kurai looks up to her aunt, Kurai enjoys Miko's company, Kurai dislikes Kumori, Kurai doesn't know Nuru. Kurai's personality, summarised, is shy but curious, she is friendly. She does not have a weapon. Kurai's sexuality is unknown, she is a child. She is Neutral Good.

2. Akari Kazemaki (F, 50, 6'5) (kazemaki is a mixed clan between kazekage and uzumaki, akari made it into a clan as it was for some odd reason a very common mix)

Akari Kazemaki was [backstory will be posted later, it's way too long, but she's from the sand, left the sand because of the kazekage and joined the leaf as a kid] Akari is currently the retired fifth hokage and current toad sage, also being the declared second strongest ninja who has been apart of a village in the known world. She is basically an aunt to Kurai Hyuga, as she lives with her friend-brother in a cabin out in the woods, as they are both retired. Akari adores her niece, Akari sees Miko as a good friend, she is Kumori's younger sister but they don't get along, Akari sees Nuru as a lost cause. Akari is anxious and secretive yet blunt, she has slight anger issues and trust issues- she is somewhat friendly. She uses a Bō Staff. Akari is lesbian and asexual. She does not have a love interest. She is Chaotic Good.

3. Miko Hozuki (F, 23, 6'1)

Miko Hozuki was [backstory will be posted later, it's way too long, she was originally from the mist but had to leave as a kid because of a civil war, ended up joining the leaf] Miko is currently the seventh hokage, best known trained doctor in the hidden leaf and former ninja academy teacher. She is a mother! (adopted) Miko thinks Kurai has great potential, Miko thinks Akari is a good person but needs to stop keeping secrets, Miko dislikes Kumori, Miko wishes Nuru would come back to the village. Miko is kind and respectful yet can act extremely serious at times, she is friendly unless you harm anyone apart of her village- or her friends. Miko uses a spear as her main weapon, but her weapon when she is seriously fighting is a Broadsword. (Executioner Blade) Miko smokes cannabis to stay calm. Miko is bisexual, she does not have a love interest. She is Lawful Good.

4. Kumori Kazekage (F, 52, 6'8) (kumori is also technically kazemaki but never joined the clan)

Kumori Kazekage was [backstory will be posted later, it's way too long.] Kumori is not apart of a village, but she is classified as an S-Rank Rogue Ninja. She is an ex sand Jonin, she was on the path of becoming the next Kazekage until the Kazekage was killed. Kumori uses a do-jutsu of sorts that she cannot deactivate, of which grants her jutsus related to the underworld. She used to own a cult, but after their goal succeeded she ditched it as she was only using it to help restore balance between good and evil. Kumori does not get along with her younger sister, Kumori doesn't care about Kurai, Kumori finds Miko to be annoying because of her kind and patient act, Kumori thinks Nuru has great potential. Kumori is mysterious and somewhat insane, yet she acts calm often- she is definitely not friendly. Kumori uses a Lochaber Axe as her main and only weapon, she originally had a dagger that could transfer blood, but it was put back into the village's possession and given to [un2] as she had originally stolen it while it was being transported to a vault. Kumori is aro/ace, she does not and will not have a love interest. She is chaotic evil.

5. Nuru --- (NB-he/they, 17, 5'7) (half sarutobi half perashiki - sound wave manip)

Nuru was created by [un3] by combining dna as [un3]'s original goal was to create a clone but it backfired and they ended up creating a completely different human, and as it was a test Nuru's DNA is not genetically correct, meaning that because he is half sarutobi his body will randomly burst into flames, but he has grown used to it. He does not have genitals, he basically just has a 'pee hole' (too tired to find it's name) and nothing else. He was dumped in an orphanage when he was a baby and grew to hate his creator. - His creator was killed by akari on accident three years ago. Nuru is a rogue ninja, he left the leaf because of the sixth hokage's (<--- not miko or akari) incompetence and actions and accidentally committed a war crime by crossing out the leaf's sigil on his headband and leaving it at the hokage's office. He is classified as a Capture Type Rogue Ninja as Miko wants him returned to the village safely. He doesn't know Kurai, he hates Akari, he doesn't mind Miko, he looks up to Kumori. [<--- being manipulated by kumori.] Nuru is calm and nonchalant, (selective mutism) he is also very observant. He uses a long spear as he has haphephobia and hypersensitivity. (because of being a failed experiment) Nuru is aro/ace, he does not have a love interest and will not have a love interest. He is Lawful Neutral, soon to be lawful evil if certain things happen.

Ask these characters questions on my blog! Don't ask : Sexual questions, (unless questioning the love life/virginity of an ADULT.) pedo bullcrap, incest bullcrap.

!! DON'T SHIP ANY OF THESE CHARACTERS WITH ANYONE WITHOUT ASKING !!

Fun Facts :

All of these characters are from a Minecraft bedrock edition custom naruto roleplay that I own alongside one of my close friends!

I am changing my name irl to Akari upon becoming 16 as I realised how much I hated and felt uncomfortable with my current legal name, and whenever I played as Akari being called such name (which was also my online nickname) just felt right.

Nuru is based off of a mix between W.D Gaster (good side of fanon) and Grillby! (also good side of fanon)

Nuru canonically can 'speak' wingdings, but it comes out similar to morse code. He can also uses sign language.

Kumori was made completely out of the blue during a roleplay because I wanted to make a villain to help progress the plot and the character became much more. (i think atleast)

Miko and Akari are canonically only friends because they both ruled under corrupt daimyōs. (the fifth hokage wasn't in power long enough to meet them more than once)

Kumori is technically stronger than Akari because of Akari's mental barrier.

Miko has asperger's syndrome, Akari is on the spectrum, Nuru is also on the spectrum.

Kumori canonically got heavily poisoned with her old weapon and couldn't do much for around a year because of it.

Akari and Kumori canonically hate eachother, but Akari would never go full power on Kumori because she secretly misses her and hopes that she will return to being her older sister one day, Kumori doesn't care about Akari like that and wants to see her die a horrible and painful death. BUT, Kumori secretly misses Akari and wouldn't let anyone else kill her. (a kinda "noone kills my lil sis, only i can" situation)

Kumori wants to become a Jonin again but cannot as she was exiled from the sand as she followed the old (corrupt) kazekage. But if someone who canonically follows 'lord jashin', merked a kid and is or was apart of a cult was allowed into the leaf, Kumori probably can.

Akari is currently the only good sage alive as (un3), the slug sage, was killed by her accidentally, and she is literally petrified of the snake sage.

Nuru does not know about Kumori's rank and reputation, he is being manipulated.

Kurai is canonically being trained in sensory from a young age to help adapt with being blind by using chakra to get around.

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shiningwonderland · 1 year ago

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Ren Jinguji (Repeat)

Translator: Akari (Twitter: akari)

Proofreader: Raz (Twitter: agnadance)

Editors: Snail (Twitter: herbert_snail), Lacey (Twitter: fairyharp), Terry (Twitter: turtlemudge)

QA: Rei (Twitter: wolfe_raine)

July — Unexpectedly Toccata

Today's the long-awaited pool opening.

I'm really looking forward to swimming in the enormous pool at Saotome Academy. It's so gorgeous, it's like a luxury hotel pool.

But…

As I get to the pool entrance, I notice that Tsukimiya-sensei and Hyuga-sensei are chatting about something.

Ryuya Hyuga: I thought my class was supposed to use it today.

Ringo Tsukimiya: Yeah, I heard you say that. But it's just not true~ I heard it with my own ears!

Ryuya Hyuga: Did we double-book it? Or maybe it's a mistake on the part of the office…

Ryuya Hyuga: Guess we don't have a choice. It'll be a bit cramped, but we'll have to make a joint effort to share this time.

Ringo Tsukimiya: You're right. Let's go, then.

And then, in the distance…

Shining Saotome: Ha ha haa~ That's no fun! Let's have a match!

The principal falls from the sky.

Shining Saotome: Weeell, you youngsters and your friendly rivalries! By constantly pushing each other…

Shining Saotome: … You'll have a better chance of shining as an idol!

Shining Saotome: This is all from my favorite book “Volume for Idollars”!

Shining Saotome: If you read this, you’d swim in money. YOU'd have a million Idollars tomorrow! Everyone, let's go big!

Shining Saotome: With that being said, only the winning class gets to use the pool!

Ryuya Hyuga: Geez. President… where did you come from? I mean, giving such a self-confident opinion and quoting from a book…

Shining Saotome: Hahaha~ Where there are shadows, there's light; and where there's trouble, there's Shining!

Ryuya Hyuga: More like you cause trouble, rather than fix it… Geez…

Shining Saotome: Hahaha~~! You're right! Chance for attack!

Ryuya Hyuga: You actually realize this about yourself?? If you do, then don't act so rashly, for God's sake…

Hyuga-sensei mutters with a worn-out look on his face.

Shining Saotome: Speaking of pool games, water polo is the way to go! Three representatives from each class will compete in water polo!

Ryuya Hyuga: Water polo… It's another crazy competition…

Student A: This water polo competition is too sudden…

Student B: Moreover, they're asking for three representatives. I don't really want to do it. It's a big responsibility.

Shining Saotome: The rules are simple: One person will be at the goal and the other two will fight for the ball in the pool! Weeell, if I were to explain further…

It turns out that the game the principal is talking about isn't strictly water polo, but more like Japanese portball.

One person acts as the goalie and stands on the diving board, while the other two fight for the ball in the pool.

Then, when the goalie receives the ball, the team gets a point.

The team that gets the most points within the allotted time wins.

Shining Saotome: By the way, the losing team will be punished by dressing up as women for a day. When you become an idol in the future, you'll have to be able to act! By acting as a girl, your acting skills will improve!

Ryuya Hyuga: A crossdressing punishment… what the hell. The reason for doing this is absurd, as always…

Shining Saotome: If you're going to play a game, there has to be a punishment to make it interesting! AND, more than anything else, I want to see it!

Ryuya Hyuga: Ah, that's why. I guess it's no use trying to stop you anyway. You all heard him!

Ryuya Hyuga: The ones who lose will cross-dress! Only those who are willing to say “I'm in” are welcome to join the game.

The ones who lose will dress up as women. Those words placed a heavy responsibility on them. Everyone is hesitant about stepping forward.

Select the Phrase!

立候補します. I'll volunteer! (+0 Love +10 Music)

Ryuya Hyuga: You will volunteer?

Haruka Nanami: Yes. If there are no other volunteers, I will.

Ryuya Hyuga: Sure, but the punishment is cross-dressing as a woman and you are a girl, so it's pointless if you do it.

Haruka Nanami: Ah…

Ryuya Hyuga: However, you should hang onto that feeling of trying something that no one else wants to do. I think that's important.

Hyuga-sensei kindly pats me on the head.

Haruka Nanami: Thank… you.

Ren Jinguji: That’s terrible, Lady. You’re trying to stand out more than me... Are you teasing me?

Jinguji-san chuckles mischievously.

Haruka Nanami: I-I didn’t mean to.

Ren Jinguji: It's okay. Guess I have to up my game if my partner is trying to outshine me.

Ren Jinguji: It's a good thing that last month's fight wasn't settled. I'll take this one. Tokiya, Syo, you're going to help me out, right?

Last month's fight…? I have a bad feeling about this…

Tokiya Ichinose: Help you? If we lose, we will have to dress up as women… won't we?

Syo Kurusu: I see, I guess so. I’d like to compete, but the cross-dressing part…

Ren Jinguji: Even if the punishment is cross-dressing, it'll be okay as long as we don't lose. Right?

Jinguji-san flashes a bold smile.

He's still full of confidence, as always. This is what I admire about him. He's so cool!

Tokiya Ichinose: I understand. Apparently the chances of success are in your favor… Yes, it seems so. It just might be a good exercise for some variety.

Syo Kurusu: We’re definitely gonna win this!

Ren Jinguji: Phew. It’s all settled, then. Let’s pick it up from where we left off last time. Shall we, Masato Hijirikawa? Of course you’re going to take up this match.

I-I knew it!

Last month’s dispute was with Hijirikawa-sama.

At the time, the entire school was in an uproar over the Ohayaho News reporter showdown.

In the end, the principal won, and it ended in a tie between them…

Both of them seem to have become more on edge because of that…

Masato Hijirikawa: No... I…

In contrast to Jinguji-san picking fights arbitrarily, Hijirikawa-sama doesn’t seem to be too keen on conflict, so if things keep going like this, nothing will happen…

I'm sure that…

Ren Jinguji: You’re running away? Losing by default is unseemly.

Jinguji-san is provoking him into accepting the challenge. It's just as one would expect.

Masato Hijirikawa: I wouldn't be a man if I backed down after being told that much. Fine, I’ll take you on.

I knew he was going to accept... Hijirikawa-sama is also serious about this… or rather, it’s more like a matter of pride…

In the end, the two of them seem to be destined to fight in some way.

They seem to have a complicated relationship with each other, but in a way it’s very easy to understand... I wonder if there is anything that can be done about it…

Natsuki Shinomiya: A water polo match with Syo-chan sounds very fun. Let’s do it!!

Shinomiya-san, who has been watching the exchange between Hijirikawa-sama and Jinguji-san, says that very happily and claps his hands together.

Otoya Ittoki: I don’t want to dress as a woman, but it’d be a good story if we don’t lose.

Ittoki-kun also has a daring grin on his face as he looks at Ichinose-san.

According to Tomo-chan, Hijirikawa-sama, Shinomiya-san and Ittoki-kun are all good friends in A class.

Shinomiya-san shares a room in the dormitory with Syo-kun, while Ichinose-san shares a room with Ittoki-kun.

If you think about it, this fight is between A class and S class roommates.

A confrontation of fate... maybe that’s an overstatement, but I feel some kind of invisible bond.

And so, the water polo showdown begins!

Ringo Tsukimiya: Let the water polo duel begin!

The goalie for A class is Ittoki-kun, and the goalie for S class is Ichinose-san.

Hijirikawa-sama doesn’t seem to be very good at swimming, and his movements are poor.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hahhh!

On the other hand, Shinomiya-san's movements are so inhuman… No one can keep up with him.

He looks like he’s wearing his usual glasses, but...

I was told that he’s wearing goggles that were made to not fall off so easily.

According to Syo, these goggles’ prescription is just a little weaker than his glasses.

However, I don’t think they’re that different from his regular glasses... I wonder where his power comes from?

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hyaaahhh!

Whenever Shinomiya-san runs through the pool shrieking, the water in the pool parts down the middle like in the story of Moses in the Old Testament.

Ren Jinguji: Ah! That guy with the goggles is a monster!

Syo Kurusu: Yeah, well, this is still okay. He becomes a real monster with his glasses off.

Masato Hijirikawa: Ittoki, Shinomiya is not normal right now. I'll follow up with you, so you just think about catching the ball as it flies by!

Otoya Ittoki: E-eeehhh?! Catch it? Easy for you to say, but… O-okay. I’ll give it a shot!

Masato Hijirikawa: Shinomiya, over here!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Fuuu!

Masato Hijirikawa: He can’t hear me... Then I have no choice. Ha!

Hijirikawa-sama is able to control Shinomiya-san well by throwing himself at him and waving his hands wide to get his attention.

His movements are calm and collected, and he doesn’t seem to be in a hurry at all, no matter what bizarre moves Shinomiya-san makes.

Haruka Nanami: Wow... It's like Hijirikawa-sama's training a wild predator...

On the other hand, Jinguji-san is...

Ren Jinguji: Looks like stopping that monster will be hard… If that's the case, then I’ll hold Hijirikawa.

Ren Jinguji: Shorty, you have to stop the ball from getting to that guy somehow.

Syo Kurusu: A-alright. I’ll see what I can do.

This is how we end up with Jinguji-san vs. Hijirikawa-sama and Syo-kun vs. Shinomiya-san.

Jinguji-san reads Hijirikawa-sama's moves, weaving around him, making feints, and blocking him from catching the ball, but…

From time to time, Shinomiya-san would come running in at high speed from an unexpected direction, so he had trouble maneuvering.

And then…

Syo Kurusu: Wahhh! Why do you keep coming after me? Get away from me, Natsukiii!!!

Shinomiya-san starts chasing after Syo-kun. It seems that Shinomiya-san has recognized him as a target.

Ren Jinguji: 5 points down and 3 minutes left to go... Let’s give up this time. Don't you agree, Icchi?

He calmly checks his watch and speaks with a seriousness I've never seen before.

I can’t believe that the word “give up” came out of Jinguji-san for any showdown…

Jinguji-san enjoys competition more than anybody and doesn’t like to lose.

Tokiya Ichinose: Looks like we don’t have a choice. At this rate, Syo’s life is in danger.

Ichinose-san, as if understanding what Jinguji-san is thinking the moment he sees his face, immediately accepts the proposal.

Ren Jinguji: Hey, Shorty. Game’s over. You can get out now.

He gives a slight signal to Hyuga-sensei, who is counting the points, and urges him to stop the game.

Ryuya Hyuga: So, the game is over! Class A wins!!!

Syo Kurusu: You don’t mind? It's cross-dressing as a woman! As a woman!

Syo-kun is splashing here and there as he wades towards Jinguji-san, who is just about to climb out of the pool.

It looks like Syo-kun hasn’t accepted defeat.

Ren Jinguji: Sometimes it’s important to know when to give up. Would you rather dress up as a woman for a day or be in a hospital bed for a few weeks, Shorty?

Ren Jinguji: I wouldn’t want to win if it meant having my teammates get hurt.

Syo Kurusu: … I get it.

I see, Jinguji-san… is looking out for Syo-kun.

He has so much pride and was committed to the game, but he easily threw that away for the sake of his friends...

How sportsmanlike and cool of him.

He’s a bit harsh with his words, but he’s actually very kind. Maybe Jinguji-san cares about everyone more than anyone else.

Lately, I’ve noticed that even though he has a gentle smile when whispering sweet words to other girls...

I think the look in his eyes is kinder when he’s speaking more frankly and bluntly.

When Jinguji-san gently smiles at the girls, I feel like he’s putting on an act and is a bit different from the real him.

But when he worries over others while scolding them, his words have power and leave a deep impression on me.

It’s only a small difference, and I’m sure not many people would notice...

Jinguji-san is a kind person, but maybe he's refusing to appear to be as kind as he truly is.

Anyways, I don’t really know what he’s truly like, so I may be mistaken...

After that... S class participants had to admit defeat and dress up as women.

Ren Jinguji: Well... it’s frustrating, but let’s just admit that a loss is a loss, be mature, and take our punishment.

Ren Jinguji: However, I don’t know much about wearing girls’ clothes. Can you help me? I specialize more in appreciating girls’ clothes on other people, rather than wearing them myself.

Haruka Nanami: …Uhm…

Select the Phrase!

わかりました！！Okay!! (+20 Love +0 Music)

Haruka Nanami: If it’s okay with you, I’ll do my best!

Ren Jinguji: That’s promising. Okay, then, I'm counting on you. I need you to put your skills to work on making me the most beautiful woman in the world.

Haruka Nanami: Yes! Leave it to me

And so, I'm helping Jinguji-san change his clothes.

Haruka Nanami: Let's see... Should he wear a bra as well, after all? Should I put a pad in here…? Or maybe he doesn't need it…

Haruka Nanami: Now, the skirt... I think it needs to be a little longer. It’s too mini…

Haruka Nanami: He's got great style, so he'll look good in anything he wears...

Then I'd have to combine this with this... This is so much harder than picking out my own clothes on a regular basis.

Ren Jinguji: Have you decided, Lady?

I've been concentrating so much on choosing clothes that, before I know it, Jinguji-san is standing behind me.

Haruka Nanami: Oh. Yes, I’ve just decided.

When I turn around and reply, Jinguji-san huffs and smiles.

Ren Jinguji: Then dress me.

He whispers in my ear and lays his hand on my hand holding the clothes.

My back and his chest are so close. It’s as if he’s hugging me from behind.

His breath tickles my cheek, and my face naturally turns red.

Haruka Nanami: U-um.... First of all, this goes around your chest…

I press the bra into his hand.

Ren Jinguji: I guess so. That’s just the beginning. But I don’t know how to put on one of these. Won't you teach me how to put it on?

Oh, that's right... Men don’t usually wear these, so he probably wouldn't know how.

Haruka Nanami: … Okay.

I turn around and glance at Jinguji-san in his swimsuit.

He has a slender physique with no extra muscle or fat. The lines of his collarbones are beautiful. His body is really as gorgeous and well-formed as a sculpture of a Greek god…

This isn't good. I can't look directly at him. He's so dazzling.

I keep my head down as I stretch out my arms and try to put the bra on him.

Nevertheless, Jinguji-san is so tall that I won't be able to fasten the hooks properly if he doesn't get close enough.

Haruka Nanami: … Hm…

I tiptoe to stand taller and try to fasten the hooks.

Ren Jinguji: Maybe you can’t get to it?

Jinguji-san notices and bends down.

Haruka Nanami: Oh, I-I’m sorry. I'll put it on now.

I put my hands behind his back and try to fasten the hooks. As a result, my face draws close to his and my heart starts racing.

I can’t have him bend over for me forever, so I have to hurry up…

Haruka Nanami: Okay… Ah, it’s on. Thank you.

When I finish putting it on, our eyes meet for a moment and I see Jinguji-san smiling happily.

Haruka Nanami: Let's see… Next is... I think I’ll start with the camisole.

Oh, but I can't reach him like this.

Select the Phrase!

座ってもらってもいいですか？ Can you have a seat, please? (+20 Love +0 Music)

Ren Jinguji: Sure. I could sit on your lap if that's okay.

Haruka Nanami: On my lap? Erm... Wouldn’t that make it harder for me to reach…?

Ren Jinguji: I'm just kidding. Why do you take every single thing you do seriously?

Haruka Nanami: I-I'm sorry.

Ren Jinguji: I would love it if you acted a little more bashful.

Haruka Nanami: Eh? What did you say?

Ren Jinguji: No, nothing. It’s just that... I just thought about how vulnerable you are. A wolf might just eat you right up.

Haruka Nanami: Wolf...?

Ren Jinguji: If you don't understand, that’s okay. See? Your hands are getting sloppy.

Haruka Nanami: Oh! I'm sorry.

I help Jinguji-san change his clothes and apply makeup to his beautiful face.

Jinguji-san has a very unblemished skin, so I'm able to apply foundation well and don’t need to apply it too thickly.

Ren Jinguji: I don't like makeup that’s too thick. Can you give it a natural look?

Haruka Nanami: Y-yes. Um, please don’t close your eyes because I’m putting mascara on.

My hand trembles as I hold the mascara. I can't fail!

B-but he's so handsome. I feel so dazzled by looking at him so closely…

Ah! There's no time to be captivated. I have to work hard.

I'm very nervous and my heart's beating fast as I apply lipstick…

Still, I manage to get his makeup done.

Ren Jinguji: Hey, I make a pretty good-lookin' lady…

After finishing dressing as a woman, Jinguji-san looks in the mirror and mutters with satisfaction.

Oh, thank goodness…

Tokiya Ichinose: Seriously… you exhaust me... You really are a narcissist.

Ren Jinguji: Really? I'm only speaking the truth though…

Syo Kurusu: Aaah, my legs are cold… How can you guys be so unconcerned?

Tokiya Ichinose: Unconcerned? Me? No way.

Ren Jinguji: You both hate it that much? I’m having fun.

Tokiya Ichinose: You’re a special case.

Ren Jinguji: Heh. I guess I would call it being mature. Well, a child wouldn’t understand.

Syo Kurusu: Don’t call me a child!!

Tokiya Ichinose: Don’t put me on the same level as Syo. It makes me uncomfortable.

Ichinose-san looks so beautiful and Syo-kun is adorable.

And Jinguji-san looks very much like a TV personality.

Ren Jinguji: The clothes and makeup turned out great. Hey, Lady. Is there any place you want to go to?

Ren Jinguji: I’m going to take you on a special trip to pay you back for helping me.

Haruka Nanami: Okay, then, I'd like to go to practice. Please, come to the recording room tomorrow.

Ren Jinguji: Heh. Thinking about practicing even now. You must like the recording room a lot. Okay! It's not a charming place, but let's do it.

Haruka Nanami: Thank you.

I’m so thrilled that he likes it!!!

It's the next day. I left the dormitory a little early and now I'm waiting for Jinguji-san.

Haruka Nanami: I wonder if… he'll come…

It's half an hour after the appointed time... I sigh as I look at the clock.

Ren Jinguji: Sorry to keep you waiting.

Haruka Nanami: Jinguji-san…

Select the Phrase!

ありがとうございます. Thank you. (+20 Love +5 Music)

Ren Jinguji: It’s a promise. However, whether I take this seriously is up to you, Lady.

Ren Jinguji: Now, what do you want me to do?

Haruka Nanami: Can you sing this song for me?

I hand the sheet music to Jinguji-san as I speak.

I heard Jinguji’s song during the recording test in June.

The way he sings reminds me of the way he plays the saxophone, and it brings back that feeling I had in April.

For him, his voice and the instruments are just means of conveying his overwhelming presence.

Maybe that’s what it’s all about.

For the recording test, each class will sing the assigned song and edit all their takes into a single piece of work.

It's a test of both the singer’s skills and the composer’s ability to direct his or her partner.

I prefer to listen to the song and give instructions, sometimes re-record a portion of it, and then combine the best takes to get it done.

But Jinguji-san told me... "There's no need to re-record, I can do it in one take."

Really, he only had to sing it once.

And there is no room for me to interfere in his song.

I think that’s the best he can give. There’s no point in re-recording it. That’s how I feel.

His voice is overflowing with confidence, radiating presence. It's gorgeous, attractive, and has the strength to forcefully draw everyone who listens to it into his world.

But… For some reason, this song, which seems so perfect, isn't resonating with me.

I think he’s matching the sheet music perfectly, so there must be something wrong with the song. Maybe it’s because he doesn't fully understand the deeper part of the song...

Jinguji-san doesn't feel love for the song, and that’s why it feels so superficial.

If that’s the case, I need to write a song that he can love and cherish...

And so I began to write the music. This score is still pretty rough.

I’m sure that if he sings it more times, I'll definitely understand.

Ren Jinguji: Hmmm. Here...

Jinguji-san glances at the sheet music, lets go and drops it on the floor.

Ren Jinguji: It’s not enough. It would be a shame to just sing such a boring song when we’re finally alone together.

Haruka Nanami: Well... Um, it's still rough... But I’m confident I can make it better. I just need your help.

Ren Jinguji: Better… huh? If you say so, you might be right, but I don’t see your vision. I can’t see it in the sheet music you gave me.

Ren Jinguji: Well, no matter what the score is, I can sing it with enough flair to pass. I’m sure of it.

Ren Jinguji: So it doesn’t matter what the song is. You can keep polishing it, but you don’t have to make me help you. Am I right?

It doesn't matter? I knew he doesn't have a lot of love for the songs, even during the recording tests.

Of course, he sounds cool enough when he sings. However, I’m sure Jinguji-san could sing much, much more amazing songs...

Haruka Nanami: Yes, you might be... But…

Haruka Nanami: I can't see your “song.” Your “song” is just superficially matching the sheet music, but I can’t feel your desire to express yourself.

Haruka Nanami: Your “song” is not a real song…

Ren Jinguji: You can't say it's not a song. A song is just singing along to the lyrics, isn't it?

Select the Phrase!

心に響きません. It doesn’t resonate with me. (+20 Love+0 Music)

Ren Jinguji: Resonate? If so, how can I make it resonate with you?

Haruka Nanami: I want to find the answer with you, but you won’t seriously listen to me…

He has so much to offer, but to have it end here is too much of a waste.

He can sing so brilliantly without putting his heart into it, but if he did put his heart into it, it would be even more amazing. I want to hear his real song.

But in order to make it happen, he has to be motivated.

That's why I hope he'll be motivated to do something about it. That's everything I hope for…

Ren Jinguji: Unfortunately, I’ve always been kind of a jerk. I’ve never taken anything seriously. Even if you ask me to, I wouldn't know how to start.

Haruka Nanami: … Why?

Ren Jinguji: Because I’m not needed…

Haruka Nanami: Not needed?

Ren Jinguji: The only thing that the Jinguji family needs is... my oldest brother. Even in case something happens to him, there’s my second eldest brother.

Ren Jinguji: No matter how diligent you are or how hard you try, you'll never get what you really want.

What… you really want?

Ren Jinguji: Besides, my brother has always snatched away the things I've felt were most important to me.

Ren Jinguji: That’s why I just do whatever I want. That’s how I've been living my life. That's how I’ve always done it and how I always will...

He smiles sadly.

Ren Jinguji: Do you hate me when I’m like this? If you do, I won’t stop you. If you want, I’m willing to terminate our partnership.

Haruka Nanami: That's not… You can’t get rid of a partner once you’ve made up your mind.

Ren Jinguji: Usually. But if, after three months, it’s decided that a pair’s taste in music doesn’t match, you’re allowed to dissolve it as long as you get permission from your classroom teacher.

Haruka Nanami: Um... So if we have different tastes, we can…

Ren Jinguji: Yeah, that's right. Didn’t you know that?

Haruka Nanami: No.

I know that, for various reasons, some partners retire, pair with others, or work hard on their own.

Is that so…? You can terminate your partnership over different tastes in music...?

Ren Jinguji: I don’t want to be held responsible for you not being able to debut.

Haruka Nanami: That's not…

Terminate our partnership?

Why is he saying that? I’ve been so fascinated by his voice…

I don’t want his talents to go to waste or give them to anyone else.

I want to make him be real, with my own hands.

That’s the only thing that’s driving me right now, and yet…

I can’t break up with my partner after all this time. If I do so, I will regret it for the rest of my life. So…

Haruka Nanami: … You're my partner, Jinguji-san. There’s no one else I want to partner with.

Ren Jinguji: How can you be so sure? I’m the lazy partner who doesn’t come to practice, remember?

Haruka Nanami: Because you are the one I need…

Ren Jinguji: You need me…? You don’t even know what I’m like.

Jinguji-san looks into my eyes with a stern gaze, as if he is testing me.

But these words don't lie. If I don’t know him, then I should. Jinguji-san has a hidden charm.

There is nothing false about my desire to bring that out in him.

Haruka Nanami: Yes, I find your voice more attractive than anyone else’s. You have a gorgeous voice. Your voice has a lot of presence.

Haruka Nanami: That’s all I need to know!

When I say this emphatically, Jinguji-san’s eyes widen in surprise.

Haruka Nanami: I want you, and no one else, to sing the song I wrote.

I want your talent to blossom. This is my sincere desire right now.

Besides… I really want to do something for this person.

I can’t help but do something with this life that was saved in June.

Haruka Nanami: But... those are just my one-sided thoughts.

Haruka Nanami: I'll write the song again. I'll write a song that you would like to sing with all your heart.

Ren Jinguji: A song that I'd want to sing from my heart...? That sounds interesting.

Jinguji-san smiles wryly.

Haruka Nanami: You do as you please, so the song won’t be good if I try forcing you.

That's right, even if I ask him to sing them for me, his songs won't improve.

He's got to love the song with all his heart.

Haruka Nanami: If you don't want to sing, I'll write a song that makes you want to sing!

Ren Jinguji: Oh, yeah? Looking forward to it. I’m sure this will be very interesting if you’re able to pull it off

Haruka Nanami: Yes, you can count on it.

After saying that, I leave the recording room.

Ren Jinguji: Heh. She’s a really interesting lady. It’s a little scary, actually.

As I leave the recording room, I think Jinguji-san mutters something under his breath.

I don’t know what’s going to happen now. Maybe this was the wrong choice for my future.

I probably would have a higher chance of debuting if I gave up on Jinguji-san and started looking for a different partner.

But... I can’t just discover a raw gemstone and turn a blind eye without trying to polish it up.

So I’m going to have to face this challenge with all my might. For the sake of that man and his talent... I’ll do whatever it takes!

Mini Game

Ryuya Hyuga: We’re going to start learning music in earnest now! I’m sure you’re already arranging your assignments for class…

Ryuya Hyuga: That’s what we’re going to have you actually play today. You’ll get a better understanding of the song by playing what you arranged.

Ryuya Hyuga: Also, other than playing the instrumentals, it will also be easier to imagine your finished arrangement with the voice overlayed on it.

Ryuya Hyuga: By the way, the performance level of the song is also a factor to be evaluated. Don’t get distracted!

Ryuya Hyuga: Are you ready? Now, let’s play!

S Rank

Ren Jinguji: I see. So there’s a lot I could say. Your music soothes my soul. Maybe it’s an innate characteristic of your music.

Haruka Nanami: My music is soothing…? I’ve never received a compliment like that before. Thank you.

I’ll write more songs to soothe him.

Chapter End

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