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Sukuna’s Wife and Yuuji’s Onee-chan (Sukuna x Reincarnated!Y/N) Part 4

Part 3

Request from @gojodeluluwifeu

Yuuji Itadori slowly awoke. With only the flames of several candles to illuminate this prison-like room with paper seals, he almost felt like a doomed protagonist in a horror movie. For better or worse, he had a companion sitting across from him.

Satoru Gojo wore a nonchalant, expectant grin. “Yo.”

“You are… !” The memories of the monster attack hit him like a train and he fussed around in his seat, soon realizing that his arms were bound behind him. He whipped his head towards Gojo. “Where is my sister? What happened to my friends? Are they still alive–”

“Hm, you’re not really in a position to be worrying about other people. Actually, you know what, I guess we should talk about your sister. Though I already know she’s just a neighbor.”

“Huh?”

Gojo pulled out a tablet and opened a file for Yuuji to see. At first glance it appeared to be your resume, as it had a 2x2 ID photo of you in formal wear and your basic information written right next to the image, but the more Yuuji read, he realized that it was far more terrifying than a simple resume. 

Gojo used his finger to scroll down the document, which had to be around fifty pages at least. “Age, birth place, height and weight… even her three measurements are here.”

Yuuji stomped his feet. “Why do you–”

Gojo turned the tablet around and began to read, “No clubs or extracurriculars. All her grades are either slightly below or slightly above the school average. Only two instances of getting called to office, once in middle school, and again in high school, both times were because teachers suspected that she was being bullied, but both times she told the adults involved ‘not to worry’ and that she ‘just doesn’t like socializing.’ 

Other notes from previous teachers were similar: ‘That kid was always quiet, never caused trouble,’ ‘She doesn’t seem to be hated but no one ever approaches her… she doesn’t approach anyone either,’ ‘I don’t know if she’s shy or maybe she really likes her space, either way, she won’t go far in life if she keeps to herself like this,’ ‘She never skipped class, though whenever she called in to say that she couldn’t come it was due to a family emergency,’ hm…

Her classmates and former employers didn’t have much to say about her, too. They kept using the same words: ‘keeps to herself,’ ‘doesn’t cause trouble but doesn’t talk either,’ ‘I don’t remember much about her,’ uwah–there is even a detailed calendar here full of her class and work schedules. Let’s see… apparently she missed school whenever you or your grandfather were sick or hospitalized. Same thing with her part-time jobs.” 

Gojo read on, nodding his head.

“Ichiji is surprisingly talented at this. It’s almost creepy.”

“Wait! What’s going on? Why do you have records on Y/N-nee?!”

“That’s what I’m trying to find out.”

“???”

“According to the other people in your neighborhood, you’re not blood-related and she’s not even your step-sister or adoptive sister, she’s literally just the girl from next door. And you’ve heard the things other people have to say about her, there is nothing special about that person. If anything, she has to be one of the most boring people I know.”

“Don’t insult her! S-sure she’s quiet and doesn’t like interacting beyond the bare minimum, but towards me she’s kind and selfless and even a bit overprotective! She’s not perfect but she’s not boring or average or horrible!”

“... Do you know what happened to her parents?”

If he were thinking more clearly, Yuuji would’ve kept his mouth shut but he was furious and couldn’t help himself. “They’re abroad. They send money regularly but Nee-chan has always been alone in that house. That’s why grandpa and I let her sleep over sometimes. She’s always been…alone.” Wait. Yuuji scrunched his eyebrows. Alone? That can’t be right.

“‘They’re abroad,’ is what she said to you.”

“That’s right.”

“Itadori, there are no records of her parents ever leaving the country.”

“Well, you’re wrong. Grandpa said that she told us that the first day we met her.”

“Hm. Itadori-kun, do you recall the date that you moved in with your grandfather?”

Yuuji didn’t remember much about his childhood before his grandfather, the two of them have always been together for as long as he could remember. It was the same with you. Always together…

Gojo showed him a page from the tablet. It was an affidavit of ownership. “Before that, let me ask you, do you know whose house your ‘sister’ used to live in? The one next to your grandfather’s.” 

“What kind of question is that? Obviously it belonged to her–her parents, of course. That’s her last name.” 

“This house belongs to a family with the last name L/N. But look here.” Gojo scrolled down and showed a picture of a family of five. There was a father, a mother, two young boys in middle school, a boy no older than two, and a dog. “This photo was taken back in 2003, a year before your birthday. They’re the only family members who lived in that house.”

“So? She’s probably a distant relative.”

Gojo shook his head. “We actually asked the other neighbors. Everyone also believes that she’s some cousin from the province. But it’s strange that you all believed that she belonged to that family when no one should be living there in the first place.”

“You just said that that family owned it.”

“Yup, you’re right, they owned that house.”

Yuuji blinked. What?

“I hope you have a tough stomach.” Gojo scrolled down. 

Yuuji’s stomach stirred and he bent over as far as his bondage would allow him. He wanted to throw up. He wanted to cry. He refused to look up, the image of those poor parents hugging their children will forever be burned in his memory. “Why are you showing me this?”

“This L/N family was brutally murdered on the night of **** **, ****.”

“That… that’s…

“That’s the same date your grandfather took you in, isn’t it?”

Yuuji doesn’t remember it himself, but his grandfather told him once and you often mentioned that date when you brought up his toddler days. 

He reluctantly opened his mouth. “Did… did she…” He couldn’t say it. He couldn’t even think about it. Memories of you smiling, laughing, taking care of him and grandpa, and welcoming him home flooded Yuuji’s senses. 

“Ah,” Gojo interrupted, “she didn’t kill them if that’s what you’re worried about.”

“Eh?”

“The doggie bit one of the burglars. Hard. And she bit him in the *ahem* boxers. He and his partner were caught almost immediately.” Gojo showed him the mug shots.

Yuuji: ??????

“She had nothing to do with this murder, but after the funeral, the house was bought immediately. After further investigation, we discovered that it was bought under a fake name. She was a child when the land was purchased, but it couldn’t have been her parents, and there are no signs of other people having lived there other than her. Not to mention, the whole neighborhood bought into her lie that she was a visiting cousin. Isn’t that odd?”

Odd? Major understatement. There were many holes. Number one thing was that no one seemed to remember the murders. Even if it was fifteen years ago, Yuuji would’ve heard of it, if not for his grandfather then from the other kids. Children love horror stories after all. And yet…

“You’re telling me that…Nee-chan has been sleeping, eating and bathing in a murder house?”

“Well, I assure you, there are no curses or ghosts in that area. Luckily, the family passed on without any grudges, perhaps because they were with each other when they died? Anyway, normal humans have no way of knowing that the house is clean. Usually, unless you’re dirt poor or an idiot, you would never even consider living in a potentially haunted house.”

“That’s…!” Yuuji stopped himself. “Wait. What did you mean earlier that her parents couldn’t have possibly bought the house?”

Gojo tilted his head. “Because they’re dead.”

He presented an old newspaper article. It was dated a few weeks before the family’s death. The headline read: COUPLE FOUND DEAD IN THEIR OWN HOME, ***-OLD DAUGHTER NOWHERE TO BE FOUND.

“The bodies were described as having been ‘torn apart from the inside,’ but there were no weapons that fit the wounds. There was only a large puddle of water soaking the corpses… ‘Based on testimonies from neighbors, the couple were suspected of abusing their daughter, whose current whereabouts remain unknown. It is likely that she has been kidnapped.’” Gojo glanced at him. “You get it, right? The couple mentioned here are Y/N’s birth parents. They lived in a rural area with a town population of less than 5000. They don’t even have a convenience store–or a mall. Ouch.”

Gojo looked at Yuuji. “The murder itself was brutal but it never reached national news. Still, a lot of things don’t add up.”

“...I-if they’re dead then…” then why did you act like they were still alive and well? How could you smile and walk around as if everything was fine?

“Well, anyway, those things are minor.”

“Hah?!” Minor?!

“The crux of the matter is this: you ate a finger of a cursed spirit known as Ryomen Sukuna, and he called Y/N his wife. Not to mention, just before passing out, she called you her child.”

“...!”

“From what I can tell, Sukuna seems to treasure her a lot, and yet there is nothing about her background that points to her being any more special than the average Jane. What are you? And what is your relationship with that woman?”

Yuuji gritted his teeth. ‘That woman’ was his precious older sister, who took care of him when Grandpa was at work, who cleaned up his wounds when he got hurt playing, who loved him so much she couldn’t stand by as a monster attacked him.

“She…”

***

Over a decade ago, in a tiny house by the foot of a mountain, you watched as gigantic icicles–bigger than yourself–tear through your mother. She was arguing with your father, who was now on the floor, gasping and clutching at his chest. He too had large pieces of jagged ice pierced all over him. 

When he caught you in the corner, a wry grin made its way to his face, that was the only time you ever saw a semblance of a smile from him. He reached out his arm towards you. “H-hurry up, c…call s-s-someone–ARGH!” 

The hand reaching out to you was cut by a blade of ice. 

He squirmed and screamed before another cold knife cut his face in half. The kitchen fell silent. 

At that time, did you feel afraid? Did you feel sad? You couldn’t remember.

“This servant deeply apologizes for being so late.” A handsome woman, or maybe they were a pretty man, stepped out of the shadows and walked towards you. 

The doll-like person with snow white skin and wearing traditional clothes knelt down. They offered you a small smile. “I offer my greetings to the madam.”

“...are you… going to kill me, too?”

He shook his head. “This servant would never.”

“Then…” 

“I came here to ensure that you were living peacefully until the lord’s return, but regretfully, even in this life you are treated like this. I tried to make them suffer before dying, but my temper has gotten the best of me. This servant apologizes.”

The person said things you didn’t understand, but you at least knew this much: they weren’t going to hurt you. 

“My lady, I’m afraid you can’t live here anymore.”

The beautiful, doll-like creature that introduced themselves as “Uraume” packed what few materials that belonged to you and led you away. Their skin was colder than the air of a fridge, yet you never felt more safe and warm than when they held your hand on the way to your new abode.

“Uraume-san–”

“Please just call me ‘Uraume,’ my lady, this servant doesn’t dare to be referred to in any other way.”

“R-right. Uraume, you said that I will be living in a different neighborhood.”

“Yes. I handled everything. Though humans have evolved into being more efficient, the paperwork was too much.”

“Will I be living alone?”

They gave you a sad smile. “It would be the highest honor to wait on the lady, but I still have much to prepare for Sukuna-sama’s arrival.”

“Sukuna…sama?”

“He has never tired of searching for you, I’m sure he will be very happy to know that you are now safe and well.”

“Does that mean… that he cares for me?”

Their eyes seemed to sparkle. “Such words are too light to describe the weight of his feelings. Sukuna-sama has devoted every part of himself to you. When you died, he never remarried, and when other sorcerers or village chiefs offered him brides, he would slaughter them all without hesitation. He was especially mad when the women looked like you in any way, be it height, skin color or hair color. This servant personally put their severed heads on poles to be displayed for all to see as a warning. One time, he…”

You didn’t really get it. This person spouted out a lot of information that you didn’t grasp, like a hardcore fan talking about their idol to a normie. 

They seemed to be having fun so you let them talk the entire trip to your new house. 

“Do you like it, madam?” Uraume asked as you examined the residence from outside. “It’s small, but putting you in an apartment complex was out of the question. It would’ve been nice if we got you a mansion but the people I spoke to claimed that only this house was available. Unbelievable, Sukuna-sama would never have tolerated this–”

“I like it.”

“Hm?”

You turned to Uraume and smiled. “I like it, Uraume. Thank you for your efforts.”

Uraume blinked. Then they slowly covered their mouth. “M-my lady, your smile is as radiant as I remember.”

“Are you crying?”

“This servant will go and organize everything so please relax as much as you like!” They then dashed inside.

What an odd person, you thought. But you didn’t want to go inside just yet, not because you were afraid of potential ghosts. Uraume explained the truth about the house before the drive here, and they didn’t seem bothered with it so why should you? 

However, the house was still full of movers carrying furniture and whatnot, and you’d rather avoid people. 

As you thought about where to pass time, something tugged the hem of your dress.

“Fwah…”

You glanced down and found a toddler pulling on your skirt. “Huh? Go away.”

“Mm?” The baby raised his head and met your eyes, and time stopped.

Your head felt heavy and everything around the toddler turned blurry. 

“Yuu…ji?” 

Huh? Did you say something just now? 

“There you are, Yuuji! You almost gave me a heart attack. I’m pretty sure I locked the door, how do you keep escaping?” An old man came over and picked up the child from the ground. “What on Earth am I going to do with you…hm?”

The old man finally noticed you. “I’ve never seen you here before.”

You kept your eyes on the child, who was clapping his hands. “I…I just moved in.”

“Moved in? Where? Oh.” He scratched his stubble when he realized it. “That’s unfortunate.”

You stared at the baby in his arms. Its cheeks were so chubby. You wanted to pinch them until he cried. 

“It’s not my place to say this but… maybe you and your family would be better off going someplace else…” The man whispered.

“What do you mean?” You finally looked away from the toddler.

He sighed. “It’s complicated, but since your parents bought the land they probably already know. It’s a pity. This little one and I will be moving out soon and you could’ve gotten our house instead.”

“Moving out?”

“It’s nothing a kid like you should concern yourself with. Let’s just say that after everything, it’d be bad luck to stay here, right, Yuuji?”

“Ehehe,” the baby garbled out a laugh, making a spit bubble. 

“You can’t leave…” 

“What’s that?” The man turned to you.

You gazed deep into his eyes and repeated, “You can’t leave.”

“We have to, little miss. It’s the best thing for us. I’m not sentimental but I don’t believe in tempting fate. I don’t know if you’re aware but living in this street feels wrong after the mur–ahem, after the incident.”

“What incident?”

“Like I said, you’re too young–”

“There wasn’t any incident.”

“What’re you talking about? Ah, I guess your parents didn’t tell you, after all.”

“There wasn’t any incident,” you said again, never breaking eye contact. “Nothing happened, everything is fine. You’re not going anywhere.”

Your mouth was moving but you couldn’t hear yourself. Your mind was muddied. 

The old man stared back at you, unblinking and silent for a whole minute, before his lips moved, “I haven’t seen you before.”

“No. I just moved in with the L/N’s.” You pointed at your new house. 

“Ah, I see. Are you a visiting cousin or something?”

“Yes. My parents are working abroad so my aunt and uncle decided to take me in.”

“Aha, I see. They’re good people, your aunt and uncle, though their sons are a bit rowdy.”

“Yes, they are.” You turned to the baby who was now looking at you with curious eyes.

The old man noticed and proceeded to introduce himself and the kid. “I’m your neighbor, Wasuke Itadori, and this one’s named Yuuji. His parents are… not here, so I’m in charge of him.”

The baby beamed before reaching out his fat sausage arm towards you.

You offered him a finger and he grabbed it tightly as he giggled.

“Nice to meet you. My name is…”

You opened your eyes, a bit groggy from a dream you could no longer remember. 

“Finally awake?” A woman asked. She had long brown hair and wore a lab coat. A doctor. “Hello, I’m Shoko Ieiri. Do you remember who you are?”

You rose to a sitting position, but didn’t answer. 

“Do you know today’s date?”

You stared at her. “Where is Yuuji?”

“Hm… how do you know that name?”

“Yuuji is my neighbor but we’re more like family. Where is he?”

“He was right…” Shoko murmured as she wrote something on her clipboard. When she noticed you glaring, she put it away and grinned. “Don’t worry, he’s indisposed but otherwise in good health. You’ll be able to meet up with him in a few minutes. We need to focus on your condition right now.”

“I’m perfectly healthy.” You raised your arms in an attempt to show how fine you were. “Nothing hurts and I remember my own name and the date today. Please let me see him.” 

Before she could reply, her phone buzzed and she excused herself.

As she stepped out to answer the call, you stared at your hands as they pulled on your blanket. 

“Yuuji…”

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A/N: This took longer than expected. But anyway, happy human holidays, everyone! Comments are always appreciated.

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The Wrong Fake Identity | Twisted Wonderland [pt.2]

part 1 <part 2> Part 3 Part4 part 5 part 6 part 7

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The lot of you decided to eat around the garden instead, all of them exhausted from all the running, not you of course, you are safe and secure in Jack’s beefy arms and the cushion of his abs. Although the mental panic and bashing of yours had left you sleepy and mentally drained. 

“I thought they are going to give a chase! I have never ran so fast in my entire life!” The orange head said sprawled in the grass.

“I second that! Vil is definitely going to kill me!” The purple haired boy said, sprawled as well near your feet. 

“Worse, riddle is definitely going to collar us like a dog and make us sleep in the flamingo cage! Erkk! The thought of it makes me shiver!” Deuce followed.

“If— if me, the great grim have to run like that again, i think i will just give up!!”

“Leona is going to make me run laps….” Jack more composed, still holding you in his lap.

“All of us could take sanctuary in ignihyde dormitory you know! I’m sure brother will take us in happily.”

“You! I can see through your pla—“Grim shouted

“I… i…”

“I .. i can’t believe it … i betrayed waka-sama, 

I BETRAYEDD WAKA-SAMAAA ARGHHH… how could i even repay this!! I have betrayed him! I am the unworthiest pawn in existence, ARGHHH…. What is wrong with mee. I beg for your forgiveness!!!! Kuuuuhuuu… please forgive this stupid lowly crocodileeee~.”

Sebek is curled up, hand gripping his hair tightly, crying his heart out and start to degrade himself. 

“D-damn… not so loud!” Grim grumbled

“Hey.. uhm.. don’t cry.”  deuce unsure how to console the green hair guy, sitting up. 

“Uwah.. he turns out to be quite a crybaby..”

You slide out of jack’s lap and hold, much to his disappointment, and crouched down in front of Sebek.

Sebek looked up at you, cheek wet from his teary eyes and mouth quivering. 

“Whaat…?” He whimpered lowly. 

Your plan to smack his head to the ground for being loud and hurting your newly enhanced ears, vanished as your eyes dilate into a full round. Then your self control broke.

“WHA—WHAAAA.”

Followed by a numerous “AAAA!!!!”

The lot of them froze from shock at your uncharacteristic behavior.

You had licked his wet cheek and the tears that is falling in his face. In a moment the red wet face of his had become a raging red as he hold the part where you licked him. 

“HUMANN! WHA—-…..are you trying to console me?”

You had your ears covered when he shout, bow that he is talking. Your sleepy brain went on over-drive and went full cat. You went to nuzzle your head to the crook of the aligator’s neck. 

Blushing even more Sebek then hug your waist as he scoop you to his lap. “OH HOW KINDDD! ill accept this with the greatest honor!” 

The sun shining on you had made you even sleepier, so you don’t mind getting a cuddle from the aligator man. Plus his toned abs and muscle had made a great cushion for you to sleep on. 

“HEY!! THATS NO FAIRRR!!!” Epel now snapped out of his trance stood up and point at the both of you.

“ you cheating scoundrel! I also want to hold themm!!” He continued.

“Yes not fair at all!!! Why does the one doing a half assed job get it all?” Ortho followed 

“Yeahh! Why do you have to be the one holding them..” deuce asked.

“We also deserved a rewards for saving her you knoww!” Ace said

“It should’ve been me the great Grim that they hold and pamper not you guys, i am the original so shooo! Find someone else!” 

“C’mon guys.. we can take turn.” Truth be said, Jack is disappointed that it is not him that you fall asleep on, but he is trying hard to save his dignity and so he chose to act mature as begrudgingly that is.

You had gone far from reality and off to the dream world. 

The lot of them decide to spend rest of the lunch break eating their food while also passing you around.

“Heyy.. heyy .. y/n.. its time for class.”

“Hnn.. what time is it?” 

You had woken up in deuce lap. Enjoying the plush of his thighs as pillow. You slowly wake up. Then your instinct told you to lick him and so you did.

“AA.. AA.. what ..”

“Oh sorry.. i didn’t realized  what im doing” you yawn.

“No no its alright!! you could do more if you want.” He mumbled the last part so you couldn’t quite hear it. The tip of his ears are now red.

Deuce has determined, he will never wash his face again.

Thankfully no one saw that action or the whole group is going to go for a whole banter show again. 

Then it’s time to separate to different class much to epel’s, sebek’s, jack’s, and ortho’s disappointment. 

“Ah.. i wish you are in my class y/n” epel said

“I double that!”

“Hehe.. too badd so sadd..”

“They belong with us.”

“Whomp whomp.” 

The trio idiots jeered making epel and the rest, veins popped out in frustration.

“Just ya wait ya bastards!”

Surprisingly even jack is quite annoyed as he let out a low growl.

Ortho is planning some mischievous prank to follow the trio. 

Sebek is hiding his jealousy although it is very apparent on his face how annoyed it is. 

Adeuce and grim are sneering at them like they had win something. 

Sulking the rest of them go to their respective classes.

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Finally the last class has rolled. Adeuce and grim not reallg excited to have to share you with the other four, and the other four anticipating your presence. You better prepare to say goodbye to your privacy time.

“Oh we dont have enough mushroom for this potion. We need to get more of it.” groaned grim your lab partner.

“Ooo..! Dont worry ill take it!” 

“Really?!! Thanks a lot y/n”

“No problem!” You hopped off your seat and begun to make an exit.

Into the glasshouse you go. 

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“This campus is too big im getting tiredddd..”

You groaned as you open the glasshouse. You begun to make your way to the garden-shed. 

A hand suddenly grip your ankle making to fall.. into a soft cushion?

Your hissing starts to quiet down as you slowly processing who just grab you.

Before you know it you are hold captive in the embrace of the great lazy lion. 

“Ohh.. look who is here, herbivore.” 

“Leona, you scared me.”

He chuckled in response. 

“Please let me go now.” You try to wiggle out.

“Why would i do that.”

“I need to go back to class before professor crewel kills me.”

“Hahaha, don’t worry you are safe within my arm.”

“But—“ 

Before u could continue your word Leona had rubbed the spot just behind your ears shutting you up. 

All of that human instinct thrown out the window.

Revert bacc to cats

You nudge your head toward his hand as you purr. 

“You like that don’t you.” he chuckled. 

He removed his hand away from that spot, craving for more you nudge your head to the crook of his neck.

“What should i do with you. Demanding a royalty to scratch your ears tsk tsk..”

“You better stick around with me you hear, after all who can protect you better if not me.” 

He lazily said

Leona’s sleepiness begun to affect you as you begun to feel comfortable in his hold. You decide the lion hair is messy you give it a lick.

“…”

“Ohhhh… sorry... i dont know why i did that…” you snapped

Leona held the back of your head and place your head to his chest. 

“Moving on too quickly on the relationship, are we? What an impatient and impudent herbivore of mine. I should teach you properly. but for now, let’s sleep”

Yawning He placed his arms and legs caged you and his tail intertwining with your new ones. He doubted anybody would disturb the sleeping lion, but this is you he is talking about. Everybody would do anything for you. Not taking any risk he draped over a tarp to cover the both of you, learning from experience that they are a good disguise material.

After all, the hunting game would start at the end of class, it will be an easy win for him, plus nobody could blame him or call him cheating, since technically you fall down to his arm and got caged. And on the extra side he wanted to see malleus dread angry face as he saw the both of you with burning jealousy.

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Meanwhile in class,

“Hey grim where is y/n?” Ace approach the doodling werebeast. 

“Oh they went to get more mushroom for the project. “ 

“Since when?” Deuce continued

“Around.. an hour ago..?” 

“GRIMM!!!” The both of them exclaimed

“Whatt.. i got distracted!!”

“The class is almost over noww!”

“And they are still not here!!”

“Ehem.. little pups, why are you making a fuzz over here?”

“Eeek!!!!” Trio idiots turn around finding crewel with the whipping. 

“One.. two.. three…, where is the other pup, or should i say kitten now?” 

“Uhmm you see proff, we ran out of mushroom.” Grim swallowed his saliva

“So they left to get some..” ace half mumbled.

A large heavy sigh escaped his mouth as he hold firm of his whipping stick.

“And they haven’t returned yet is that it?” The man tone getting lower.

“Eeek!! YES SIRE!” The three of them shrieked. 

“what am i to do with you, tch i know i should’ve prioritize that adoption paper sooner.” he whispered half of the part. 

“Well you better find them sooner— “

The bell has rung and in the same exact time the door flung open to reveal Epel, Jack, Ortho, and Sebek. 

“WHERE IS Y/N ?!!” Jack barged

“Geez you can’t wait can you.” Ace groaned.

“This is importantt!!” Ortho interjects

“It’s not thatt!! Its just—.” Epel word was cut off.

“THESE PUNY HUMANS ARE MAKING A HUNTING GAME OUT OF THEM!!” Sebek shouted. 

That is it, that is the breaking point for crewel. Fuck that bird brain crow, he is going to shave him bald. And for his naughty puppy, well lets just say disciplines awaits. 

“Is that so.” Slapping his whip to his hand creating a loud sound. 

“Oh goddd look he is emitting black aura! “ Ace shooks

“We are in trouble!!” Grim stammered.

There is a collective gulp throughout the classroom. 

“Well then what are you doing? FIND THEM!” 

“Yes, sire, yes!” The lot of them immediately jumped out of the door to find you. 

Soon news that you had gone missing spread throughout NRC.

Meanwhile in Heartslabyul,

“Where could they be? I hope those insolent fools haven’t broken any rules and trapped you!”Riddle hoped before he gave orders to his soldiers ,including ace and deuce, to find you. 

Riddle had thought that it is better for you in the care of heartslabyul since both he and trey have experience dealing with a cat beastman, hecc they can even invite Che’nya to help you adjust into your life as a new cat beastman, he just hoped che’nya won’t teach you anything wierd or questionable. 

Meanwhile in Octanaville,

“ oh my what a turn of event! My angel-cat fish is missing, i shall be the one to find her first. Jade, Floyd, our perfect plan can wait, for now its time to search them.” 

“Yes Azul.”

“Yes Azul~”

Meanwhile in Scarabia,

“Eh?!! They are missing?!! I hope they just got lost in the campus! Oh how scared must they be if they’re under the hands of one of the students.”

“Not now Kalim, we need to focus on finding them.”

Meanwhile in Pomefiore,

“Rook, did you manage to target the spell onto them?”

“ Non, I’m embarrassed to say but since they were covered by jacket belonging to jack howl I am unable to track them down.”

“Tch. where can they be… Rook change of strategy, it’s time for a different kind of hunt.

“Oui, Roi du Poisson, let your wisdom guide us through.

Vil shudders on the thought that any other dorm leader had gotten his hand on you, and most certainly he hoped it is not Leona. What a lazy lion could do to affect your beauty potential, keeps him up at night. 

Meanwhile in Ignihyde,

“ what ortho, y/n is missing, and just before the hunt. My luck could never be better.” Idia moaned. 

“I’m sorry brother.” The robotic voice of ortho can be heard through his tablet.

“Thats alright, you’ve done well. Now if you could scan all the campus and i will access all camera.”

“It will take about 30 min with the school slow internet.”

“Its good enough. Now leave it to you brother. Its going to be an eazy Peezy catch. LAWL.”

“Heheheh, of course brother!”

Meanwhile in Diasomnia, 

Once the news had reached the ears of Malleus Draconia, a loud thunder light had blasted through. 

“ calm down Malleus, it’s not like the hunt is over yet.” He chuckled.

“ you’re right lilia. I need to make haste to find them. Silver, come with me lets us play this game of hunt.”

“Yes, Malleus.” Silver anticipatingly answered. 

“Khufufufufu, they can hide all they want but it will be an easy game for us” 

Meanwhile in Savannaclaw,

“Ohhh? Y/n is missing? Shishishi…Leona might’ve captured his prey on record time afterall. Oh well, less work for me and I get the spoil too, Yeahh! Lucky!” Ruggie chuckled as he can’t seem to find Leona as well. 

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>> to be continued<<

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'Black Wedding' Story Event: Chapter 1

Harrison's Route

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Harry, my boyfriend, is not very good at waking up in the mornings.

Waking him up every morning has become my job.

(Ah… I knew it. He’s still asleep.)

Laying on the clean sheets was a mystery novel left open, which showed that he had been reading till late at night.

I looked into his sleeping face that appeared more youthful because his eyes were closed, and I couldn't help but keep on staring at him.

Kate: … Harry? Good morning, it’s time to wake up.

Harrison: … zzz.

Harrison: … Hm?

(Ah, he’s awake.)

— Or so I thought.

Kate: Wah…!

He stretched out his arms and pulled me into a tight hug, nuzzling his face in my shoulder.

Harrison: … Let me sleep a little more.

(He’s still not wide awake. But…)

It made me happy that Harry was being cuddly with me, because he wasn't the type to show this kind of affection.

Harrison: Your body is so warm and cosy…

(I guess it's alright to stay like this a little longer—)

Victor: Good moOoorning, Harry! Oops, Kate seems to be in a very nice spot.

Kate: V-Victor!

Victor: I did knock, but there was no response so I invited myself in…

Victor: The two of you are as chummy as ever. Let me join in!

Victor: BED DIVE! WOOO!

Harrison • Kate: UWAH!

Harrison: Hm…? Why are the two of you in my bed?

I explained the situation to the still half asleep Harry and turned to Victor.

Kate: So, Victor. Did you come here because you had something to talk to us about?

Victor: Right, right. I want you two to get married. YAY, a round of applause!

Harrison • Kate: Get… married?

We had long gotten used to Victor’s whims but this one left us baffled.

Harrison: There’s a reason why you’re saying that. I know you too well. Explain it in detail.

Victor: There’s this organisation called “Amour”, and their motto is “we can make your love last forever”.

Harrison: Oh, I remember hearing something about couples being able to be granted eternal love if they hold their wedding ceremony there…

Victor: You’re very well-informed, Harrison.

Victor: There have been many cases of the couples who went there ending up being killed.

Kate: … Do you know who the culprit is?

Victor: Yes, William and I have done our investigations.

Victor: The culprit is a man who calls himself the “Founder” and runs the organisation.

Harrison: Did he kill them for money?

Victor: — Yes. All of his victims were couples with plans to tie the knot. It appears that he killed them with the intention to steal the money they saved for their new homes and future children.

(How could he take the lives of those innocent couples?)

Kate: If you’ve found out this much information already, what’s the reason why you can’t contact him?

Victor: Only couples who are acknowledged to be genuinely in love are allowed to have their wedding ceremony at Amour.

Victor: During the wedding ceremony, there will be a ritual held to grant them eternal love. That man only shows himself during the ritual.

Harrison: … It’s difficult to infiltrate them if you’re not a couple. That’s why you think we’re suited for the job?

Victor: That’s right! But it’s not a bad thing, you know.

Victor: Even though it’s only pretend, you get to wear a wedding dress and hear Harrison say words of love to you!

(Marrying Harry…)

Some sweet imaginations started to form in my mind.

Kate: It’s only for a mission, but I must admit that the thought of it does make my heart dance.

Victor: I know, right?

Harrison: …

Harrison: Are you okay with it, though?

Kate: Huh?

Victor’s words made me imagine a future where I was married to Harry and I was getting excited, but—

Harrison: If you’re positive about doing this mission, then I suppose it’s fine.

Harrison: Besides, since the matter has already been brought up to us, that means it’s already been decided in the first place, right?

Victor: Yes, it was Her Majesty’s decision to have the two of you complete this mission.

Harrison shrugged.

Victor: — Now, devote yourself fully to your wickedness.

…

We rode in a carriage, on our way to the church Amour was based in.

Harry’s words from earlier replayed in my mind.

(“Are you okay with it, though?”)

(... Was I getting too excited?)

Harrison: Why are you spacing out? I might kiss you if you keep your guard down like that.

Kate: Wah…

Seated next to me, Harry teasingly played with my hair, wearing a cheeky smile.

Harrison: Nothing wrong with spacing out, but shouldn't we act more lovey dovey than usual?

According to what Victor told us, we might be turned away if we weren't acknowledged as a couple genuinely in love, and we wouldn't be able to hold a wedding ceremony.

(I’m a fairytale writer, I can’t let myself get in their way.)

(Okay, I’ll give it my all.)

…

Cultist: Welcome to Amour!

(These people are…)

Everyone who was there to welcome us were dressed in the same white clothing, and wore gentle smiles.

Cultist: What is the purpose of your visit?

Harrison: We heard that we’ll be granted eternal love if we hold our wedding ceremony in this church.

Harrison held me by the waist and pulled me closer.

Harrison: Ever since I fell in love with her at first sight, I had to confess to her countless times before she agreed to date me.

(Huh…!?)

Harrison: I can’t imagine myself being in love with anyone else. I never want to part with her…

Harrison: And that’s why I’m here, hoping for such a miracle.

As I was astonished by his extremely loving attitude, all eyes turned to look at me.

Cultist: I see. What about you, lady?

(E-Erm!)

Kate: I- I uh… I love him too, and I want to be with him forever and ever.

(Ugh… my voice was shaking too much.)

Harrison: I’m happy to hear that… . Our feelings are always mutual.

Harrison: Come here, Kate.

Kate: Wah…!

[jujumin-translates]

[A3!] ★ Main Story | Act 14 - DREAM CATCHER | Episode 30 - Master’s Little Wish

Ali Baba: “Helm hard to starboard! I knew it, boat trips make it feel way more like an adventure.”

Aladdin: “Small island ahoy~!”

Ali Baba: “Alright, full speed ahead!” 

Sinbad: “Maybe we should examine the surroundings a little more closely…”

Ali Baba: “Not stopping for anything is the key to adventure!” 

Scheherazade: “And you wonder why you’ve been failing for this long.”

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Ali Baba: “Yep, there’s nothing here.”

Sinbad: “So what was even the point of getting off the boat?”

Ali Baba: “Don’t you know that landing on a deserted island is part of the romanticism of adventure?”

*Waves crash*

Aladdin: “Uwah!? Did the island just move!?” 

Sinbad: “My boat is being swept away!” 

Scheherazade: “This isn’t an island! This is the back of a whale!” 

*Waves crash*

Ali Baba: “EUUGHH!? WE’RE GONNA DROWN!!” 

Aladdin: “Save us, Genie of the Lamp!” 

Genie of the Lamp: “You’re not my master, so I can’t really…” 

Sinbad: “THAT’S NOT HELPFUL!” 

Aladdin: “Blublubblublub (Just letting you know, I can’t swim~).”

Ali Baba: “PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER, ALADDIN!” 

Aladdin: “Bluublbublublub (Please, God, just let me go in peace…).” 

Scheherazade: “Don’t start praying! You’re gonna jinx yourself!” 

*Puff of smoke*

???: “You called, Master?”

Ali Baba: “WHO THE HELL ARE YOU!?” 

Genie of the Ring: “I am the Genie of the Ring! I’m here to grant Master’s little wish!” 

Aladdin: “Blublbub (Save us!).” 

Genie of the Ring: “Huh? What?”

Aladdin: “Blubblubub (Bring us back to our ship!).” 

Genie of the Ring: “Aha, y’see, stuff like instantaneous movement is kind of a big wish and I don’t really do that sort of thing.”

Genie of the Ring: “I can handle it if you make a smaller wish.” 

Ali Baba: “Just what kinda shady salesman are you!?” 

Scheherazade: “That doesn’t matter, we just need him to do something so we don’t drown!” 

Genie of the Ring: “Yeah, so wishes that are vague like that are kind of hard for me to do too~.” 

Aladdin: “Blubbubublub.”

Ali Baba: “HEY, YOUR MASTER IS SINKING!” 

Sinbad: “What about asking him to get the boat to move closer to us!?” 

Genie of the Ring: “That’s a little bit too big of a target~ The sum of its sides can’t be more than about 300 centimeters~.”

Scheherazade: “Okay, Mr. Post Office! What exactly CAN you do then!?” 

Aladdin: “Blublub!” 

Genie of the Ring: “Huh? What?”

Aladdin: “Blublbublub! (A bag).”

Genie of the Ring: “Ahh, I might be able to do that…”

Sinbad: “Bag!? What are you going to do with--?”

Aladdin: “Blubbublublublublub! (A bag filled with air).”

Genie of the Ring: “As you wish~!” 

*The wish is granted*

Ali Baba: “I see! If you hold onto this, you’ll float!” 

Aladdin: “Haaah~ I thought I was gonna die…”

Sinbad: “At least he managed to save him.”

Scheherazade: “So what are we gonna do now?”

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Ali Baba: “Ughh~, how did we manage to wash up on this tiny island!?” 

Scheherazade: “Can you make up your damn mind? If you hadn’t said we needed to land on a tiny island in the first place then we wouldn’t have--.”

Ali Baba: “Oh, so if I see an island I’m just supposed to NOT go to it!?” 

Aladdin: “Okay, okay, you guys can continue your lover’s quarrel later.”

Sinbad: “For now, let’s gather some food and find a place to sleep before it gets dark. We also need to figure out if this island is even safe.”

Ali Baba: “We’re counting on you, Sinbad.”

Scheherazade: “You’re really starting to seem like a sailor.”

Sinbad: “I did a lot of thinking and preparation before I set off on this journey, you know! Unlike you all!” 

Sinbad: “You guys didn’t even do anything to prepare for this adventure, and you didn’t even have everything you needed in the first place.”

Sinbad: “The only reason you’re on this trip is because you suddenly just decided to go on it LITERALLY the day before we left and--.” 

Ali Baba: “Oh, we could probably make a tent out of those trees and some grass!” 

Aladdin: “Nice~.”

Sinbad: “You really have never listened to a single goddamn word in your life, have you, Ali Baba?”

Scheherazade: “Now you know what I have to deal with.” 

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Aladdin: “It’s done, it’s done! We should be able to sleep in this.”

Genie of the Lamp: “I desire a fluffy cushion. If you put me on the ground, my lamp will get scratched.”

Ali Baba: “You can’t get one of those! We’re on a deserted island! There’s nothing we can do, so suck it up.” 

Scheherazade: “We got some fruit.”

Sinbad: “And I caught some fish too.” 

Ali Baba: “Perfect timing, take a look.”

Scheherazade: “Ooh~, that’s pretty nice.” 

Sinbad: “You did a good job.”

Aladdin: “Alright, let’s start getting dinner ready!” 

*Wind wooshes*

???: “KEEEE!!” 

Ali Baba: “Wait, what was that?”

Sinbad: “Didn’t that kind of sound like wings flapping?”

Aladdin: “Ohnoohgodohnoohgod, the tent is gonna be blown away!” 

Scheherazade: “What was that? Some kind of big-- Bird!?” 

Ali Baba: “GYAGHH!! IT’S GOT ME!” 

Scheherazade: “It’s taking us away!” 

Sinbad: “Everyone better hold onto the tent tight if you don’t want to fall!” 

Aladdin: “HIEEGH!” 

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

*Tent is put down*

Ali Baba: “Owowowoww…”

Scheherazade: “Where are we? Is this… ore?” 

Ali Baba: “Amazing! These are all diamonds! If I mine all these out, I’ll be rich as--.”

Aladdin: “Uwagh! This place is crawling with giant snakes!” 

Sinbad: “We’re surrounded!” 

Aladdin: “Eeeep, what are we gonna do…?”

Ali Baba: “This is the perfect time for the Genie of the Ring! Genie of the Ring! Make these giant snakes go away!” 

*Puff of smoke*

Genie of the Ring: “That’s a bit too much for me to deal with…”

Aladdin: “Then just keep us from benign bitten by the giant snakes!” 

Genie of the Ring: “That’s kind of a big ask too…”

Scheherazade: “And you’re still as useless as ever!” 

Roc: “KEEEE!” 

Aladdin: “UWAH! Even the birds are here!” 

Sinbad: “That’s it! Genie of the Ring, can you get us some raw meat?” 

Genie of the Ring: “Raw meat, huh? I can probably manage that. I can only get you the meat of birds or small animals though.” 

Ali Baba: “That’s limited to size too?” 

Sinbad: “Then get us some raw meat!” 

Genie of the Ring: “As you wi~sh~.” 

*The wish is granted*

Ali Baba: “What do we do with the raw meat?” 

Aladdin: “Are we using it as bait?”

Scheherazade: “But with snakes that big, we’ll run out in no time.” 

Sinbad: “Put it on top of the tent. Now hold on to the tent!” 

Aladdin: “Huh? What?” 

Roc: “KEEEE!” 

Aladdin: “Aghhh, here we go again!” 

Ali Baba: “It’s being brought in by the raw meat.” 

Scheherazade: “You’re right, it is.” 

Aladdin: “Uwaaagh! It’s got us again!” 

Sinbad: “Just let the bird take us and get us out of here!” 

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

*Wind wooshes*

Ali Baba: “You’re a genius, Sinbad!” 

Sinbad: “But we still have no clue where it’s going to drop us.” 

Scheherazade: “Well, at least we got out of that valley of snakes.” 

Ali Baba: “Alright, let’s set off on our adventure through the sky!” 

Roc: “KEEEE!” 

Aladdin: “GYAAAHH!” 

Ali Baba: “HOW DID IT DROP US ALREADY!?” 

*Splash*

Scheherazade: “The ocean again!? We’ll drown!” 

Aladdin: “Blubblbublub.” 

*Ali Baba pulls Scheherazade onto the tent and Sinbad pulls Aladdin onto it*

Sinbad: “The tent managed to keep us from sinking.” 

Aladdin: “What if we just keep drifting away like this…?” 

Scheherazade: “Look! There’s an island over there!” 

Ali Baba: “Okay, everyone, start paddling!” 

Sinbad: “Heave-ho! Heave-ho!”

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Intelligence - Disclosure 7

Season: Spring Characters: Kaoru, Yuzuru, Izumi, Secret! Translator: taiyaki-translations ENG Proofreader: verdantcrimson (Yuzuru), sunnyskiestls (Secret)

Mendako alien: …Menmen~

Kaoru: Hah… Hah… What’s with that mendako, are they really just someone in a costume!?

Yuzuru: They should be, but we can’t seem to catch up…

(Their feet move quickly even when wearing a costume. They appear to be someone with great physical ability.)

(That alien descended from this staircase to the floor below. In that case…)

Kaoru-sama, let us split up. Please follow the alien from this staircase.

I will go down the other staircase and try to capture them from there.

Kaoru: So you’re thinking of a pincer formation, huh? Roger that!

That alien is pretty athletic, so be careful, Fushimi-kun.

Yuzuru: You should also be careful, Kaoru-sama. We do not know what these aliens will do if cornered.

Kaoru: Yup. See you on the first floor then ♪

Man, you’re so fast~ For someone to move at this speed while in costume, who’s really inside there?

Mendako alien: …….

Kaoru: Ah, you were taunting me just now, weren’t you!?

Even though I’m already trying so hard to catch up, you’re still showing some leeway.

But how long can you keep that up?

Yuzuru: That’s enough, Mendako alien!

Mendako alien: …..!?

Yuzuru: There will be no escape for you now. Accept your fate, and reveal yourself—

Mendako alien: ….Men!

Yuzuru: (Instead of stopping, they sped up!?)

Could it be that you are trying to escape? Then I will show no mercy either. Prepare yourself!

Mendako alien: ……!

Yuzuru: Wha!?

Kaoru: Um, they slid past Fushimi-kun!?

Mendako alien: …Men ♪

Kaoru: Ah, they’re taunting us again! This is starting to get annoying.

Fushimi-kun, let’s go after them quickly!

Yuzuru: ……

Kaoru: …...? Fushimi-kun?

Yuzuru: (I never expected to be outmaneuvered by a head-on assault. What an unbecoming misstep for a butler in the service of the young master…)

(If they weren’t simply a Mendako alien, if they were someone who was after the young master, this would be no laughing matter.)

(I’ve underestimated them as someone just wearing a costume. If I don’t brace myself…)

Kaoru: Fushimi-kun, let’s switch gears and get going!

Yuzuru: …...!

My sincere apologies, Kaoru-sama. Indeed, we must go after the Mendako alien immediately…

Kaoru: I’m not sure what you were thinking about just now, but don’t worry, it’ll be fine.

Don’t sweat it. Normally, you wouldn’t expect someone in a costume to be able to move like that.

It’s not like we only have one shot at this, so let’s go for the next one. We can make up for our previous mistakes as long as we catch them in the end ♪

Yuzuru: …You are right. Being caught off-guard like that was making me feel a bit uncertain of myself.

I will definitely make up for my mistake. Kaoru-sama, let us once again employ a pincer attack to catch them.

Kaoru: Yes, roger that!

Mendako alien: ……

Kaoru: Hah… Hah… Finally got you cornered, alien.

Yuzuru: This time, I will not let you escape again. I implore you to give up now. 

Mendako alien: …Menmen!

Kaoru: Uwah, they’re coming this way!?

Yuzuru: (This Mendako alien… they seem fairly calm.)

(This continued pursuit has worn Kaoru-sama down considerably. The alien appears to calmly assess the situation to find the optimal escape route.)

Mendako alien: …Men ♪

Kaoru: Gah… They got away again!

Mendako alien: ...…♪

Izumi: Hah… That Itsuki, he must be asleep by now, right? It would be so awkward (1) if he’s still awake.

—Uwah!?

Mendako alien: ….!?

Izumi: Hey, that’s dangerous! If I end up with a scratch on my beautiful face, who’s going to take responsibility—

Tch, it’s you again!? Fooling around while dressed like that in the middle of the night, where’s your common sense?

Kaoru: Nice, Senacchi! Catch that Mendako alien!

Izumi: Hah? What are you all going on about? Don’t make so much noise when people are trying to sleep!

Yuzuru: I sincerely apologize, but we implore you, Sena-sama!

Izumi: Good grief, give me a break!

Mendako alien: ...…!?

Izumi: Now, let’s find out who is inside that ridiculous costume?

You have to take responsibility for almost running into me.

Kaoru: Hah… We’re finally going to find out who this alien is.

Um? You are…

Nagisa: …I fell down while trying to avoid Izumi-san. Even if it was only by coincidence, this is my loss.

Yuzuru: Ran-sama…?

Translation Notes: 1. ドン引き, slang, to be “turned off”, to want to create distance because of an awkward atmosphere, etc.

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Heaven and Earth / Discernment of Heaven and Earth - 4

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[The next day. In the Seisoukan Theatre Room.]

Keito: ‘Rumbling Heaven and Earth’ and a famous mangaka are going to be collaborating!

Souma: ……

Keito: Also, thanks to Hideyoshi-sensei’s connections, we’re slated to not only have a manga, but also various media adaptations, such as a stage play and an anime!

Kuro: Hold up, danna, I got no idea what you’re yappin’ about.

Souma: Indeed. Hasumi-dono, whenever you begin to speak on the subject of manga or glasses, your speech turns so brisk that one can hardly keep up what you are trying to convey.

Keito: Ah, my bad. I couldn’t help myself. I was just excited because the mangaka we’re working with is one I’ve been a big fan of for a long time.

Keito: Aah, Hideyoshi-sensei is seriously wonderful… It feels like a waste for him to stay as a mere scholar.

 Souma: ......

Keito: He’s a top-notch businessman, I’ll give him that. I ought to learn a thing or two from him.

Souma: (Mgh…… Could it be that Nobunaga-sensei’s prediction was indeed correct? Hasumi-dono seems to have become utterly enamored with, and swayed by Hideyoshi-sensei—)

Souma: (Nay, what else would one do if not have faith in Hasumi-dono! Hasumi-dono is by no means a person of weak-will who would be swindled and strung along by con-artists.)

Souma: Hasumi-dono!

Keito: What is it, Kanzaki?  ♪

Souma: Uwah, what a pleasant smile!? Hasumi-dono, I wish to hear a lengthy explanation of this matter!

Keito: Yes. Naturally, I’ll explain. I do like long tales. 

Keito: Firstly, let's re-establish the premise. Right now, we’re all attempting to create variations of ‘Rumbling Heaven and Earth’.

Kuro: Yeah, that’s right.

Kuro: There’s the version without any of the ‘Three Sages’, a version based on Hideyoshi-sensei’s plan, a version based on Nobunaga-sensei’s plan, and a version based on Ieyasu-sensei’s plan—

Kuro: —Basically, we’re makin’ four different trial versions of ‘Rumbling Heaven and Earth’.

Keito: It’s like food sampling. We’ll conduct a taste test and use whichever recipe is best.

Souma: Indeed. Since filming everything at the same time would be rather difficult, we opted to begin with the simplest part first, right?

Keito: Yes. We started off making the version without any of the ‘Three Sages’. Though the results of this were not ideal, to say the least. 

Souma: Umu…… ‘Tis an educational show that is in absolute need of expertise, however as a version composed solely of amateurs, I cannot fault it for turning out as such.

Kuro: I uh, don’t really remember much. What was it about, even?

Keito: You, why do you seem to have such terrible retention issues from time to time? Is it memory loss?

Kuro: I’ve been crammin’ my head fulla history knowledge lately to keep up with Ieyasu-sensei. ‘Insufficient memory’ y’know?

Keito: Hmph. Since you don’t remember, I’ll just show you again right now. 

Keito: Behold, ‘Rumbling Heaven and Earth [Sans Sages Version]’ that we made on our own.

Keito: Heaven and Earth!

Souma: Rumbling…!

Keito: Everyone, do you know about the Sengoku Era?

Keito: Today, we will take a closer look at the figures known as the ‘Three Great Unifiers’ of Japan.

Keito: The ‘Three Great Unifiers’ are Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu—

Souma: ...... If I may be frank, the more one watches this, the more boresome it becomes.

Keito: Yes. It’s almost painful, like a fan trying to replicate their favorite show.

Souma: Because that is the truth of the matter.

Souma: …… Kiryu-dono?

Kuro: Zzzz… zzzz……♪

Keito: Don’t sleep. You fell asleep during the last screening too.

Keito: That’s why you can’t remember anything. Utter nonsense.

Kuro: O- Ough… My bad, when I’m listenin’ to complicated talk in places that ain’t too bright, I get sleepy, can’t help it.

Souma: Fufu. One cannot blame Kiryu-dono, as he seems to be thoroughly engrossed in his studies as of late. He must not be getting enough rest.

Keito: Don’t be soft on him, Kanzaki. This fellow slept through the entire shoot.

Keito: More accurately, he was reading a history book for filming, conked out, and wouldn’t wake up even if he was shaken or struck.

Souma: Ah, that is right. It is for that reason that only Hasumi-dono and I are appearing in this iteration of the show.

Keito: Listen to the footage carefully enough, and you’ll hear Kiryu snoring away in the background.

Souma: In that matter as well, it is a disappointment…… No better than a school play put on by children.

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Lost in the Book with Stitch part 13

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Uninhabited Island - Cave

Lilia: “Nngh, what a refreshing morning! It’sca luxury to wake up to the chirping of birds.”

Everyone: “…………”

Lilia: “Did you all sleep well?”

Everyone: “WE COULDN’T SLEEP!!”

Lilia: “Oh my! You’re all awful bears. Are you the type that can’t sleep if your pillow is switched?”

Floyd: “That’s not the problem.”

Lilia: “Hm? Then, why didn’t you sleep?”

Floyd: “IT’S THE MOSQUITOES, MOSQUITOES!!”

Ace: “Yeah……they were fly, flyyyying all around us last night…”

Ace: “They’re noisy, and my entire body itches from being stung all over! I can’t sleep like that!”

Yuu:

“My feet are itchy.”

Ace: “My cheeks are especially itchy. I don’t want it to get swollen, so I try not to scratch it all the time.”

“My arm is itchy.”

Jack: “I got one in the brow…it’s a pity to get stung in such an conspicuous place.”

Grim: “My back is itchy, I can’t reach my feet… Somebody scratch me!”

Grim: “Stitch, that’s okay! Your claws are more than enough!”

Floyd: “Yesterday, Baby seal-chan was talking about a huge bug, but these mosquitoes are more troublesome.”

Floyd: “It’s the first time I’ve been stung so many times. I’m so itchy~~~.”

Floyd: “I can’t put up a magic barrier while sleeping…I want an anti-itch magic potion right now.”

Lilia: “What, that’s quite the exaggeration comparing it to the size of an insect.”

Riddle: “I wonder why Lilia-senpai is fine. Don’t fairies get bit by mosquitoes?”

Lilia: “No, I was stung. What’s more, I’m incredibly itchy.”

Lilia: “Still, if you have spirit, you should be able to sleep.”

Ace: “It's impossible to sleep while keeping your spirits up.”

Jack: “If this lack of sleep continues, I won’t be very active before long.”

Azul: “That’s right. Furthermore…”

Stitch: !

Grim: “Uwah, it’s Gantu’s robot!”

Ace: “Looks like it’s been hunting around trying to capture Stitch…”

Ace: “We break it and use it to repair the ship, right?”

Lilia: “Right! We should all go for morning exercise.”

To be continued…

[dialovers-translations]

Diabolik Lovers LOST EDEN ー Kou Dark [Prologue]

CHAPTER MASTERLIST

ー The scene shifts to the living room of the Mukami manor

Yui: ( I want to stay with Kou-kun forever... )

Kou: ...What’s wrong, M-neko-chan? Are you getting cold feet, perhaps~?

Yui: W-Well...

ー Kou moves closer

*Rustle rustle* 

Kou: Don’t worry! Your Kou-kun will keep you safe~!

Yui: Thanks.

Kou: No need to thank me!

It only makes sense to protect the girl I love! Besides, I want us to be together forever as well...

So rest assured and stick to my side. Okay?

Yui: S-Sure...

( Kou-kun is really such a sweetheart. )

Azusa: ...Kou. 

Kou: ーー Uwah!? A-Azusa-kun!?

Azusa: ...You totally forgot about us, didn’t you...?

Kou: Eh!? Ahー ...

Ruki: ...I don’t mind you getting intimate with her. However, you choose the time and place accordingly.

Yuma: Get a fuckin’ room ya two!

Kou: Geezー I know! 

We’ll take the lovey-dovey stuff to my room now~!

ー Kou grabs hold of Yui’s hand

Kou: Let’s go, M-neko-chan~

Yui: O-Okay.

( I totally forgot that the others were still here as well. How embarrassing... )

ー The scene shifts to Kou’s room

Kou: ーー Ah, M-neko-chan!

There’s a beautiful view from the window! The skies are clear tonight, so want to watch the stars together?

Yui: Sure!

ー The scene shifts to the balcony

Yui: It really is beautiful...Kou-kun, thank you for inviting me along.

Kou: We might not be able to sit back and watch the starry sky together once we head for the Demon World. 

I’m also glad to be able to watch it with you here tonight.

ー He steps closer

Kou: So thanks from me as well. ...Nn. 

*Smooch*

Yui: ...!

Kou: Fufu~ Your cheeks are flushed bright red, M-neko-chan~

Yui: B-Because...!

Kou: ...’Because’? You just love me that much, is that what you’re trying to say?

Yui: ...Gosh, don’t tease me...

Kou: Hm~? That wasn’t my intention, really.

It’s just...I can’t help but want to pick on you when I see you react like that. 

ー Kou suddenly bites her

On certain CGs, little black roses will appear on the screen. If you click on them, you get an extra line of dialogue.

“Your body’s heating up like crazy...Fufu~ I wonder if it’s because what I’m doing to you~?”

“You’re filling me right up. Aah...I’m afraid I might lose my mind.”

Kou: Nn...Nnh...

Yui: Ah...K-Kou-kun...

Kou: My bad...But you’re just so adorable, I can’t stop...

I promise I’ll carry you to bed in a bit...

Nn...Haah...Nn...Nnh...

Yui: Uu...

Kou: ...Yui, wrap your arms around my back...?

Yui: ...Okay...

Kou: Mmh, thanks...Nn...Nnh.

Yui: ( Whenever I’m with Kou-kun, I nearly forget about what’s going on over at the Demon World. )

( However, I’m sure things will turn out fine in the end. I have faith in Kou-kun after all... )

Monologue

ーー I saw a strange dream.

There’s this girl,

staring right at me. 

I wonder who she is? 

I don’t recall ever seeing her before.

But I wonder why?

When I look at her,

there’s this sadness spreading through me,

from the very bottom of my heart.

Tears naturally begin to flow.

Having no idea what was going on,

I simply stood there for a while ーー ...

ー The scene shifts to Kou’s room

*Creaaak* 

Kou: Nn...Uu...

*Rustle rustle* 

Yui: ( ...I wonder what’s wrong with Kou-kun? )

( He’s crying in his sleep. I wonder if he’s having a nightmare? )

( His expression seems somewhat pained and sorrowful as well. Perhaps I should wake him up. )

H-Hey, Kou-kuーー

*Rustle rustle* 

Kou: ーー Haah, haah...

M-neko-chan...?

Yui: ...Are you alright? Did you have a bad dream...?

Look, you’re crying...

*Rustle* 

Kou: ...Huh? You’re right? I wonder why?

Sorry for making you worry. But I’m fine now, okay?

Yui: ...I see. Okay then...

( We’ll be leaving for Eden in the morning, so perhaps that’s causing some worries for him as well... )

( I’ll try to stay by his side as much as possible so I can be there for him. )

Monologue

ーー The next morning,

the three of us passed through the gate in the human world,

as we headed towards Eden. 

Since the nights at the Demon World are very long,

the moon was shining brightly in the sky. 

I was soaring through the sky with everyone,

as Kou-kun carried me in his arms.

Kou: Are you okay? Not too scared? 

Yui: Yeah. I’m fine because you’re holding me.

Yuma: Anyway, Kou, are ya sure ya want to just throw all of yer celebrity responsibilities out of the window...?

Kou: Hmー? I’m sure it’ll be fine? I did send them an email, you know!

Yuma: An email, seriously...?

Ruki: ...You should inform them of such things personally. 

I suppose it is my fault for not thinking of that.

Azusa: Kou...Shouldn’t you head back...?

Kou: It’s fine, don’t worry! I honestly wouldn’t mind if my agency decides to fire me!

I mean, Eden is top priority right now, isn’t it?

I wouldn’t want the situation to get completely out of hand while I’m enjoying the sweet idol life over in the human world!

While it’s fun to be an idol, it’s not like I have any kind of special connection with my job. I wouldn’t mind putting a stop to it right here, right now!

Azusa: ...I see. 

Yui: ( I guess Eden is just that important to Kou-kun. )

( Of course, to Ruki-kun, Yuma-kun and Azusa-kun as well... )

Ruki: ...Eden has come into view.

Kou: Ah, you’re ri ーー Eh...?

Azusa: Something seems off about it...?

Yuma: ...Yeah. Let’s get a closer look for now. 

Kou: Y-Yeah. Hang on tight, okay?

Yui: G-Gotcha.

( Is that the Eden I’ve been hearing about...? )

( I do believe Azusa-kun was right when he said something seems off... )

ー They descend to the front of Eden

Kou: What’s going on...?

Ruki: ...

Yuma: ...

Azusa: ...Ah...

Yui: ( Has Eden always been this rundown of a place...? )

( Both the flowers and trees have withered and even the building itself looks as if it could collapse at any second. )

Kou: This isn’t the Eden we know...

How...? How did this happen!? 

Ruki: ...Accept it, Kou. This is what has become of Eden. 

Kou: ...I can’t!

ー Kou runs away

Ruki: ーー Kou!

Yui: Kou-kun! Wait!

ー Yui chases after him to the forest

Yui: Kou-kun...!

*Rustle*

Kou: ーー Let me go!

*Rustle* 

Yui: Sorry. But you suddenly ran away by yourself...

Hey, Kou-kun? Where are you going...?

Kou: To Subaru-kun! He’s the current owner of Eden after all!

If only he got his act together, Eden would have never gotten to this state, would it!? 

So I have to go talk to himーー 

Yui: E-Even so! Let’s calm down first...Okay?

Kou: ...Ugh...

Yui: There might be a good explanation as to why this has happened.

I honestly can’t believe that you’ll do the situation any good by going to see Subaru-kun in your current state of mind...

So don’t you think it’d be better to discuss the topic with Ruki-kun and the others first?

Kou: ...But...

Eden is the only place we have to return to...It’s our hometown. 

I can’t possibly remain calm after seeing what has become of it.

This would have never happened if only Subaru-kun did his duty as a King...! 

Yui: I understand where you’re coming from...but I’m sure it’s more difficult than that.

Subaru-kun might be having a hard time too after he had to inherit Karlheinz-san’s overwhelming powers out of nowhere...

Kou: ...Why are you taking his side!?

Why can’t you think of how I feel first!?

Yui: ...K-Kou-kun...

Kou: What? You have a problem with what I said!? 

Yui: I don’t, but...

Why are you so irritable...?

( He should know that I chose him... )

Kou: Because it’s no fair how that guy always gets it all!

I mean, he’s obviously in the advantageous position here...

Social standing, power, you name it! And what’s more...Without doing jack-shit for it!

Yet he won’t even fulfill his duty in return. I can’t let that slide!

Yui: Ugh...

But I don’t think it’s fair to say that Subaru-kun has got it all?

I mean, I don’t know everything about him but...

I can’t imagine that he’s been living a perfect life without any obstacles.

Kou: ...Ah...

Right. I got the thing he wanted most in this world after all...

...Sorry. I lost my temper for a bit. 

Just like you said, it might not be easy to have such immense powers.

Yui: Kou-kun...

Kou: ...My bad, M-neko-chan. Can we make up...?

Yui: Yeah, of course.

( I’m glad he understood. )

( Kou-kun is working on bettering himself. He’s no longer the guy he once was. )

( He can relate to other people’s emotional pain now. )

*TIMESKIP*

ー The scene shifts to the guest room at Eden

*Creaak* 

Yui: ( Here comes yet another sleepless night... )

( ...In the end, nothing was resolved even after returning to the others. )

( I wonder what we should do now...? )

Kou: Hey, are you still awake...? 

Yui: Yeah, what’s wrong? 

*Rustle rustle* 

Kou: ...I figured I’d tell you about the dream I had the other day.

Yui: Eh...?

Kou: There’s this woman I don’t know who just kept on staring at me.

As I constantly shed tears while looking back at her...Fufu, strange, isn’t it? 

Yui: ( I see. That’s why he cried yesterday. )

...Is this lady someone you knew?

Kou: Nnー ...She’s a stranger to me. 

But...At the same time, she seems oddly familiar too...Pwaah...

ー Kou dozes off again

*Rustle* 

Kou: ...Zz...

Yui: ( ...I wonder who this woman could be? )

( However, I’m sure he was just uttering some trivial pillow talk... )

Goodnight, Kou-kun... 

*Rustle rustle*

ーー TO BE CONTINUED ーー

[kyabetsuhime]

Rinne Amagi 4☆ – Please, God☆

Writer: Yuumasu Characters: Kanata, Hiyori, Rinne, HiMERU, Kohaku, Niki Season: Autumn Translation: ksts Proofreading: mai (ENG)

Rinne: (So my next job is in an hour... I wanna play pachinko, but guess I'll only end up gettin’ there and comin' right back.) (And there's no point in goin' to Cinnamon either as Niki isn't there.) (Well, it seems I have no choice but to stay here and kill time. If only something could keep me from gettin' bored...) (...Oh.) Hey, Hiyori-chan♪ What a coincidence, nice to see you. For some reason, your mere presence is like a good omen. As if I'm gettin' an "fine weather" blessing...♪

Hiyori: Rinne-senpai, I know you're tearfully happy to see me, but now it's terrible weather…

Rinne: Hm? What's the matter? You don't look well. Did you caught a cold or somethin'?

Hiyori: I wanted to pick up some snacks for a light meal, but the quiche I was looking for was out of stock. Even though I was the one who wrote the letter asking them to add quiche to their repertoire, me not getting it in the end is simply unforgivable!

Rinne: Ehh, so your favorite food is tissues? Are you a goat eatin' paper?♪ Come on, Hiyori-chan, say maa maa...☆

Hiyori: I won't! And I'm not a goat! I'm not in the mood to be teased, why do you keep messing with me?

Rinne: But isn't it natural to greet acquaintances when you meet them in your free time? Why don't you get along with me since we're roommates? Gyahaha☆

Hiyori: Roommates, huh... Then you should ask Kanata-kun to keep you company. He'll bring you luck too, though not as much as me.

Rinne: What do you mean?

Hiyori: It's just a rumor. When I was still at Yumenosaki, I've heard that some people worship him, believing that he can make any wish come true for them.

Rinne: Any, huh? Gyahaha, that definitely isn’t true then. There's no way he could be a god, is there?

Hiyori: Fufun. Whether you believe me or not is up to you, Rinne-senpai.

<6 hours later>

Rinne: (Phew, all done. Good job, me~) (Now I'll drop my stuff off here and leave. My beloved gambling is waitin' for meee~♪) (There's a new pachinko machine, so should I try that first?~) (...Hm?)

Kanata: (Sleeping sounds)

Rinne: (So Kanacchi's back too. I didn't notice him at all.) (He looks so peaceful sleepin'. Is he havin' a good dream?) ... ("Make any wish come true", huh...) (I know it's just a baseless rumour, but... Guess it can’t hurt to try—) (In a low voice) May I win big! (Aight, I'm off now♪)

<Several days later>

Niki: Thanks for waiting~ Here are your two daily special sets~

HiMERU: Thank you.

Kohaku: ...Hey, Niki-han. I wanna ask you somethin'.

HiMERU: Oukawa.

Kohaku: But HiMERU-han, you're curious too, right? If we can't get anywhere on our own, then let's bring in Niki-han. Look... See Rinne-han sittin' at the counter?

Rinne: ......... ...(Sigh)

Kohaku: He's been lost in thought like that for quite a long time now. Did somethin' happen? Maybe he ate somethin' strange?

Niki: Eh!? Please don't suspect our food! But it's really weird that he didn't try to pester me. Well, now that I think about it, he sure looks different from usual~

HiMERU: So in other words, you don't know anything either.

Kohaku: HiMERU-han, where are you goin'?

HiMERU: To ask him directly. Since we don't know the situation, our discussion is just a waste of time. Amagi, can I have a minute?

Rinne: ...Hey, Merumeru. Do you believe in God?

HiMERU: ...What.

Kohaku: Oh no, Rinne-han's snapped!

Niki: Uwah, it's quite troublesome. Who can fix him then? Little brother-san?

Rinne: Nah, I'm totally fine. I don't know how it works, but lately I've been winnin' big at pachinko every time I pray to my roommate, Kanacchi. I suspected it was just a dubious rumour, but turns out he might really be a god of gambling... I haveta cherish this bond♪ Gyahahaha!

<Several days later>

Hiyori: I'm home! If there's anyone here, greet me with open arms!

Kanata: Welcome back, "Ohisama"-san.

Hiyori: Kanata-kun, what's the matter? Even though I'm back, you're in such a bad mood!

Kanata: No, I'm "fine". Just a little "bewildered". Lately, "Chief"-san has been "pampering" me so strangely often.

Hiyori: Pampering?

Kanata: Yes. Like giving me a "vinyl pool" or trying to take me to a "fish" restaurant. And now I'm stumped as I don't understand the "intention" behind it.

Hiyori: Ah, I think I might have an idea. Let me tell you.

<Some time later>

Hiyori: ––So it looks like his gambling luck increases in proportion to how much attention he pays to you. And now he seems to be completely devoted to the "god of gambling".

Kanata: Uu... That's why he's been "cozying up" to me... I don't like to feel used at all…

Rinne: I'm home~...

Kanata: Oh, "Chief"-san. We need to talk. I'm not a "god of gambling", you know!

Rinne: Eh... Haha–– So you found out about my prayers? Wish I had known this sooner. I lost big just now. (Sigh)... It really was too good to be true after all…

Hiyori: No sighs in front of me! If not Kanata-kun, you can worship me! If you treat the one of "Eden", named after the paradise ruled by the omniscient and omnipotent God, respectfully enough, you will surely earn His favor!

Rinne: Oh nooo~ Are you imposin' a religion on me~? What should Rinne-kun dooo~♪

Hiyori: It's worth a try! You'll have a bronze statue of me, so you can worship me everyday!

Rinne: Hehe~ Hiyori-sama~☆

Hiyori: Hmph, I don't like the way you say it! Show me more seriousness, will you!

Rinne: Oh, this god is so demandin'. ★ directory ★

[sunshine-overload]

[BSTS] Hinata Prestorm Reward 4* Card Story

chapter 1 -starless costume storeroom-

aogiri: Alright, there are no problems with Team W’s outfits, all the parts are here too.

hinata: After checking them we place them in the cardboard boxes and leave them in this storeroom. Man~ Stage outfits really are so cool… I want to have one of my own already~

aogiri: Team P and B’s outfits should be arriving here soon.

qu: Good work you two. Is this where you’re checking the costumes? Team B’s arrived so I’ve brought it over.

hinata: Oh my god, B’s costumes! They’re finally here!

menou: I’ve got Team P’s here, this box is pretty heavy.

aogiri: Thank you, will you be leaving them here?

menou: I forgot we even had a room like this.

qu: Probably because not many people come in here normally. By the way, are you two the new recruits I’ve been hearing about?

hinata: Yep! I’m Hinata.

aogiri: My name’s Aogiri.

qu: Aogiri… Ohh, so it’s you. I’ve heard all about you already. I’m Qu, I apologise for how demanding our team’s leader has been of you.

aogiri: No it’s alright. Rather, I think it’s a great opportunity.

qu: Quite the positive one aren’t you. I think you’ll get along well with Hari.

menou: Hmm~? So this are what our outfits look like this time.

aogiri: They’re nice designs once again aren’t they. The way Starless’ outfits are easy to move in yet don’t sacrifice any of the style is wonderful. Getting to actually feel the outfits like this is good research, I’d like to incorporate these sorts of design choices as much as I can.

qu: If you work here as both a cast member and a designer you’ll get to test what the outfits feel like first hand.

aogiri: I’d like to properly reflect everyone’s opinions in the designs, so if there’s anything you’d like in particular don’t hesitate to ask me.

menou: Is that so? I think costumes that don’t get all wrinkled when you sleep in them would be good.

aogiri: When you sleep in them…?

menou: I get yelled at because of it all the time.

qu: That’s because costumes aren’t built for getting slept in on the floor before the show starts.

hinata: Hey hey! Can I open B’s box?

aogiri: Sure, go ahead.

hinata: Woaahh, I can’t even, these are so amazing…! Who are the goggles for? They’re super cool!

aogiri: Whilst maintaing the sense of unity in the outfits, these small accessories have been added to give a sense of ‘Team B’. I see, this is a good reference.

hinata: How nice… They’ll all get to go on stage wearing these… Hey Aogiri, could you make me a costume design that suits B too?

aogiri: Sure, come back to me when it’s decided you’ll be getting on stage. Let’s get back to work for now.

-

chapter 2 -starless hallway-

hinata: Hey hey, Miss! Are you free right now?

saki: Is something the matter, Hinata-san?

hinata: I want to show you something cool! Come on come on.

-costume storeroom-

hinata: Look look! These are Team B’s new costumes!

saki: By new do you mean they’ll be used for the fourth anniversary performance?

hinata: Yeah exactly. This is Mizuki’s, here’s Lico’s. Ran’s and Kongou’s… You can easily tell which is which can’t you~? My favourite is Heath’s though! What do you think? Cool isn’t it?

saki: Yes, it’s very pretty. Is it ok for them to be out of the bags like this though?

hinata: I took them out just now. Cause I mean, you can see them better this way right?

saki: You can’t be doing that. We should get them packed back up right away.

kasumi: She’s right~

saki: Woah!

hinata: Uwah!?

kasumi: Ah, sorry. I tried to enter the room normally but I guess my presence still wasn’t very pronounced.

saki: T-that was quite the shock, Kasumi-san…

kasumi: You shouldn’t be taking the stage outfits out on a whim. What are you going to do if they end up getting lost or dirtied?

hinata: Got it, sorry.

kasumi: Saki-san, we’ll be opening up the store soon, I’ll escort you to your seat.

saki: Yes, thank you.

kasumi: Ok, make sure you put those outfits right back where you found them now~

-kasumi and saki leave-

hinata: Whoops, I got scolded. But… these costumes really are just so cool. Heath’s especially! Ahh… It really is the best… One day, I too will…

-cg

aogiri: Hinata, what are you doing?

hinata: Wah! How long have you been watching for?

aogiri: Just now, I saw that the light was on so wondered if anyone was in here. That outfit you’ve got…

hinata: I know I know, I’m putting it away. What will I do if it gets lost or dirty, right? It’s one of B’s precious outfits, I wouldn’t let that happen.

aogiri: …….

aogiri: No, it’s not that. I’ll help you tidy up.

hinata: Hmm… You really are a nice guy after all, Aogiri.

aogiri: I’m not sure why you had to attach ‘after all’, but thank you.

—end

[naha-division]

Once the karate assistant opens his dojo’s doors to welcome the sunlight of a new day, his eyes then spot an unknown ice box hanging in front of his residence with a pink memo attached to its lid.

“Ohaiyo Sekiguchi-san☆

First of all, Happy Birthday to you!

My name’s Asahi from Nara Division and I gotta confess that this is a bit abrupt to come at your house haha. I just heard this from one grandma at the tea house in your town that today happens to be your birthday so I think of gifting you something would be nice as I’ve a bit of business to take care of in Naha today after all.

By the way, the teammates of mine haven’t yet been aware that today is your birthday though. So, please pardon them. I’ll be the one who takes on the representative job for this time!

P.S. Don’t tell Yuuya that I was visiting Naha city today. He probably gets a bit salty once knowing I go visiting the seaside town that he has always wanted to go to without him.

—Asahi Tomoharu (Nara Division)”

Inside the ice box is the cool monaka ice cream with some fruity stuffs to try out;

It was an early morning and another day of a peaceful sunny weather. One can hear a sound of a beetle in a distance as Ryuunosuke opens the dojo door, getting ready to head out for his usual morning jogging after he do some stretches while feeling a nice breeze all over his face but as he about to step forward, he noticed a suspicious ice box that was on the front door carpet that was in front of him.

Puts on a confused look on his face on why is the ice box left alone at his doorstep. He calls out his dad with a loud voice asking if his dad was the one who usually orders stuff online or food delivery

“Hey pops! did you order something online? I found an ice box that’s been hanging here at our doorstep!” there were no response from his dad. He probably is still a sleep, he guessed.

He lets out a small sigh and decided to check out the box. As he gets close to get it, he also noticed a pink colored piece of note on top and carefully reads it. Guess he was wrong about the suspicious box he thought it would be but it’s actually a relief it was a birthday gift for him and the note was written by one of the members of Nara Division, Asahi. “Asahi?…Asahi……oh! that pink hair artist guy I’ve heard about! wow even though we haven’t met in person but that’s thoughtful of him bringing me this gift”

He opens the lid and see two delicious cold dessert of monaka ice cream that’s been nicely reserved inside “Uwah! these looks so good. Hmm, I guess I could skip my morning training for today and head back inside eating some of these ice cream as my breakfast dessert. Damn…it looks so good my mouth is watering. Maybe I could share another ice cream for dad……y’know what, he wouldn’t mind me taking it all since it’s my birthday after all” he happily grins with a smile on his face how was he excited to eat such rewarding gift

“Although I’m happy about this gift that he sent me but shouldn’t it be better if he and his team could come over to my place greeting me with a gift in person, instead so I can thank him but I understand he had to attend some business here in urgent. That’s kinda shame……” he lets out a sigh again how it was disappointing. He was actually looking forward to meet Nara Division team as an ordinary person. Of course he will keep Asahi’s secret for coming here without his team knowing but he should invite his team to go along with him to Naha next time, I mean…it’s a tropical paradise so he gets Yuuya’s feeling.

“Oh well that can’t be help and regardless thanks for the treat, Asahi and others. I really appreciate it. I’m definitely gonna thank him once we get the chance to meet eventually” Ryuunosuke gets the ice box then went back inside bringing the ice box. He had the nicest gift and enjoys the taste of that sweet ice cream in a morning daylight

[jewwyfeesh]

The Lost Tome - 4

Writer: Mitsuki

Characters: Narukami Arashi, Suou Tsukasa, Sakuma Ritsu

Translated by: jewwyfeesh

Ritsu: Mm, yes. That’s why I said to stop bothering me. One more time and I’ll really get pissed off. (Lies down and covers himself with the blanket.)

[ ♪ ]

Season: Autumn

Location: Yumenosaki Academy Garden Space

Arashi: The air is cooler now – seems like Autumn is finally here. And if I recall, it’s also the season of chrysanthemums.

At a time when most plants are withering and falling, it really is a special treat to see them start to bloom.

This kind of feeling is akin to seeing a hardworking young man; I wonder if I should find some spare time to go admire those yellow blossoms~? 

Hm? There’s a blanket here, and it seems to be covering something. Is there someone sleeping underneath?

Honestly, it is kind of weird to sleep in such an open-air environment…

Curiosity did kill the cat… I suppose a little peek wouldn’t hurt…

UWAH!! R-Ritsu-chan… Why are you sleeping here?!

Ritsu: Yaaaaawn~ Don’t go ‘round causing such a ruckus and disturbing my rest…

Arashi: Ritsu-chan, don’t go back to sleep, do you even see where you’re dozing?

Ritsu: Mm, yeah I know. I picked this place on purpose.

Nevermind. If I don’t explain it properly to you, Nacchan~, you might just nag me non-stop, so… Let me give you a TLDR…

Today’s sun isn’t too bad, so Anzu had wanted to air a blanket for me, but I really wanted to sleep.

But she thought that the sun would be gone by the time I woke up; keeping my health in mind, she insisted on helping me air that quilt.

I can’t turn down her kindness, so I worked out a compromise.

Arashi: So… What you meant is… You decided to take a nap here and air the blanket at the same time?

Ritsu: Mm, yes. That’s why I said to stop bothering me. One more time and I’ll really get pissed off. (Lies down and covers himself with the blanket.)

Arashi: Hahahaha. While I’m unable to comprehend your train of thought sometimes, Ritsu-chan, this isn’t such a bad idea after all.

If it were me, I probably wouldn’t even be able to come up with such a plan.

I won’t keep you up any longer, then. Go have a good rest, but don’t forget we have practice later.

Ritsu: Uuu… How annoying. But Nacchan~’s finally gone. At long last, some peace and quiet… Perfect to go eep… (Flips over, and covers the book that fell by his side.)

A while later…

Tsukasa: Onee-sama, you’re on your way to go look for Ritsu-senpai, is that it?

It’s because it’s nearly time for Knights’ practice, so you’re preparing to go wake him up, and also make use of the remaining sunlight to help him sun his blanket?

Haha, you’re very kind. In that case, allow me to accompany you on your quest to look for Ritsu-senpai.

You’re asking about me? I, too, am on my way to participate in Knights’ practice.

Besides, I have some Time now. If I am able to offer my assistance here, then I would gladly do so.

I’ve found Ritsu-senpai, he’s over here ♪

Ritsu-senpai, please wake up! It’s time for you to get out of bed!

Ritsu: Yaaawn~ Why’re there other people here disturbing my beauty sleep again…?

Eh? Why are you here, Suu~chan?

Tsukasa: Ritsu-senpai, Onee-sama and I are here to wake you up. The Time of our shared practice session is upon us.

Ritsu: Oh? Anzu’s here too… Seems like it’s time. Let me pack my things up and I’ll head over.

Anzu, you’re saying I don’t need to tidy up because you’re intending to utilize the last bit of sunlight to sun the other side of the blanket? Ah, thank you very much.

Suu~chan, shall we go ahead first?

Tsukasa: I would like to assist Onee-sama with tidying up for a little while. Ritsu-senpai, how about you head over there first? I’ll be over soon.

Ritsu: Okay~ See you there. Suu~chan, don’t take too long~ Bye bye~

Tsukasa: Onee-sama, you’re thanking me? No no, I should be the one thanking you. Previously, you’ve helped us a great deal during Knights’ various activities, so… I, too, want to lend you a hand.

That’s why… Please don’t mention it. Feel free to take this as my way of repaying you.

I’ll help you air out Ritsu-senpai’s blanket – you can take a breather over here.

Huff~ It’s done, Onee-sama. If there’s nothing else, I’ll get going.

You’re saying that you found a book where Ritsu-senpai had been resting earlier on? He probably forgot about it and left it here.

I can help pass it to Ritsu-senpai — I am headed to practice after all.

You’re saying you’ll deliver it personally after you’ve kept away Ritsu-senpai’s blanket, because you’d like to see how our practice is like?

Alright then, thank you very much Onee-sama. I’ll take my leave now. See you later!

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[bluiex]

you know the drill, it’s night, i have trauma, here’s some fluff

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“Ok so, right here I was planning on adding in-“

“Scar.”

“Grian? Everything alright? Oh please don’t say I built this crocked,” Scar groaned out throwing his head back weakly causing Grian to roll his eyes.

“No, no you built it fine, Scar Land is looking awesome but…” Grian trialed off giving Scar a worried expression.

“What’s up? You doing alright Grian?” Scar asked frowning and reaching a hand out to Grian. Grian took it looking at Scar.

“I should be asking you that, I know you say when you’ve got a rhythm going to not break it, which normally I respect but your ‘rhythm’ has lasted for like 3 days at this point. You’ve barely slept! I feel like your about to summon phantoms in the day time,” Grian said holding Scar’s hand in both of his giving Scar an worried expression. “I know I’m kind of hypocritical to say this, but you do the same for me, and I’m not the one who’s not in 100% perfect physical health.”

Scar looked at him surprised staying silent as he thought about what Grian was saying. Yeah he can’t remember actually sleeping at night, just little quick naps to make sure he didn’t pass out, he did kind of throw himself into the rhythm. But at the same time he didn’t want to break it, it could take weeks to get back.

“I see you internally debating. Come on, just us two for the evening, have a nice homemade dinner while watching a movie, play some board games, have some ice cream. Just us, like a self care night, or double care? I don’t know, you know what I’m talking about,” Grian said rubbing Scar’s hand giving him a soft hopeful smile.

“Alright, alright we can do that, but you let me pain your nails.”

“Oh your insufferable, fine,” he sighed out “you better not make a complete mess like you did last time, I somehow found nail polish on the kitchen counters, WE PAINTED OUR NAILS IN THE BEDROOM, I DIDN’T EVEN GO THE THE KITCHEN TILL THE MORNING!” Grian exclaimed throwing his hands up in an expatriated motion making Scar chuckle.

“Yay! Ok, let’s go, let me go grab Jellie, she should be chilling somewhere around here,” Scar said rolling backwards looking around slightly for the cat.

“Scar.”

“Grian?”

“Scar. Look down.” Grian signed out face paling as Scar did that confusedly. On his lap lay the cat he just mentioned purring lightly sleeping soundly on the lap of her owner.

“OH! I didn’t even realize she was there!” He laughed out bring a hand to scratch between her ears chest rumbling her with his laughter.

“Scar you’re hopeless,” Grian sighed out with a faint smile on his face as Scar looked up and beaded at the man.

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ok so like I was going to write some of the actual self care night but i’m really tired and about to pass out so i might do that later, might not. we’ll see lol

-🍞

UWAH WE STAN A GRIAN CARING FOR SCARS WELL BEING this is so cute qoq i would love to see some of the night, if you feel up to writing it of course! /nf

[shiningwonderland]

Tokiya Ichinose (Repeat)

Translator: Koto (Twitter: kotowari16)

Proofreader: Mimi (Twitter: _mimisaurora)

QA: Raz (Twitter: agnadance), Rei (Twitter: wolfe_raine)

November — Tremolo of Winter

(*Tremolo = vibrating)

Otoya Ittoki: Oh. Good morning. Nanami! Thanks for your hard work the other day.

Haruka Nanami: Good morning. Thank you so much for what you did during the performance.

Otoya Ittoki: Aah, don’t worry about it. By the way… How did it end with Tokiya? Did he actually show up?

Haruka Nanami: Yeah… Though he didn’t make it in time for the performance, he did come rushing in.

Otoya Ittoki: I see. That guy always seems busy somehow, doesn’t he? It’s often already midnight when he returns.

Otoya Ittoki: In the morning he’s also up really early. At 4am he’s already left. Just when does he sleep…?

Ah… I see, it’s because there’s the recording of Ohayaho News… He has no choice but to wake up early.

Otoya Ittoki: Wont it be a problem for you if you’re partner is so busy you can’t practice all that much?

Haruka Nanami: No… that’s…

Otoya Ittoki: Ah, well... I would have been glad if I could have been your partner. That way we could always be together.

Otoya Ittoki: I really do love your songs a lot! When I hear Tokiya listening to them on his side of our room, I always seem to get a jealous.

Tokiya Ichinose: Otoya… Could you please not make a pass at someone else’s partner?

Otoya Ittoki: Ah, Tokiya, morning!

Haruka Nanami: Good morning.

Otoya Ittoki: ’Making a pass’, I wasn’t really… Besides, isn’t she wasted on you? I would never make her feel lonely.

Haruka: A… ehm…

I somehow felt like the situation had turned dangerous.

Tokiya Ichinose: I am doing my best.

Somehow, Ichinose-san seemed more angry than usual… Why?

Otoya Ittoki: But, you’re not too concerned about it, are you? Like during the performance, she did her best all by herself and I felt for her.

Otoya Ittoki: You too, it would be better if you just said what you want to say without holding back. This guy’s super thick-headed. If you don’t say it clearly, it won’t get through.

Select the Phrase!

もう少し一緒に・・・ If we were together more... (+20 Love, +5 Music)

Haruka Nanami: I was also wondering … if we’d be able to practice a bit more together. Ah. But it’s alright. Being busy is a good thing.

Haruka Nanami:Ichinose-san will continue to grow more popular from now on. He’ll definitely be busier than he is now.

Haruka Nanami:That’s why… I can’t just selfishly speak up. I just got to do my best a-…

Tokiya Ichinose: You don’t have to hold back. If you feel like we don’t get enough practice, I will take care of it properly.

Haruka Nanami: REALLY!? T-Thank you very much!

Otoya Ittoki: Pfuh. You’re nicer than I thought. I’m a bit relieved. Sorry for saying those rude things.

Otoya Ittoki:You know… I really wanted to hear your song as well, I got a bit frustrated… Seems like I was taking out my anger on you now, so don’t worry about it.

Tokiya Ichinose: I have never been concerned about your opinion.

Otoya Ittoki: Uwah. Rude.

While they were saying that, both of them were laughing. Friendship between guys is nice, isn’t it…

Haruka Nanami: Ah, it’s already this late.

HAYATO: OHAYAHO~! How are all the ten million HAYATO fans all over the country doing nya?

HAYATO: We have decided that today’s theme will be “autumn colours”. The colourful leaves are very beautiful, aren’t they?

HAYATO: That said, I’ll be going to Mount Takao later today!

HAYATO-sama… No. Ichinose-san… you’re working hard today as well.

That’s right… I am HAYATO-sama’s partner.

…………………….

A, ah… Somehow … Once that realization kicked in, my heart suddenly started pounding.

Oh no... I'm not sure if I can look at him directly anymore...

Ichinose-san… He’s cool after all, isn’t he…?

Tokiya Ichinose: …What is it?

Haruka Nanami: Ah… No. Erm… Today HAYATO-sama was really wonderful as well.

Tokiya Ichinose: Is… that so…

Ichinose-san turned away with a sullen look on his face.

Hm…? Did I say something I shouldn’t have?

Tokiya Ichinose: You prefer guys like HAYATO after all, don’t you?

Haruka Nanami: ???

HAYATO-sama and Ichinose-san are the same person, so I thought HAYATO-sama was a side of Ichinose-san…

Tokiya Ichinose: … You also seemed to have a lot of fun when you were talking to HAYATO before.

Tokiya Ichinose: You wore an expression that you usually don’t show me when you were with HAYATO, …

What? I-I guess so. Though I thought that I for sure was making a fuss… 

Tokiya Ichinose: By the way, you were acting close with Otoya just now, weren’t you? Since when did you become friends?

Haruka Nanami: I wouldn’t go as far as to say we’re close… But since the school festival when…

Select the Phrase!

助けていただいて・・・ He helped me out… (+10 Love)

Tokiya Ichinose: Helped? You? Don’t tell me that Otoya sang your-…

With a grim expression, Ichinose-san raised his brows in worry.

Haruka Nanami: No… he just happened to be the MC at that time, and he was making the talk before the performances exciting.

Tokiya Ichinose: Is that… so… That was rude of me… Your song belongs to you, not me…

Tokiya Ichinose: Even though it should be okay if that song is sung by anyone…  After we debut and this song is added to the karaoke database, people in the entire country will end up singing that song.

Tokiya Ichinose: Though I understand it in my head…  When I thought about Otoya singing that song, I somehow couldn’t control my emotions.

Tokiya Ichinose: Otoya resembles HAYATO a bit, doesn’t he?

Haruka Nanami: …You think so?

Tokiya Ichinose: Yeah. I’m sure that if Otoya was made to act a bit more artificial, he would become someone closely resembling HAYATO.

Tokiya Ichinose: When I saw Otoya for the first time, I was surprised. I’m sure that if HAYATO was real, he’d be like that…

Tokiya Ichinose: Bright, unrestrained and free, can’t help but to attract people. Almost like the complete opposite of me.

Haruka Nanami: But... I think you also have a charm that attracts people.

Tokiya Ichinose: Then, I ask you, what is my charm?  Is it my skill? My looks? What do I have that he doesn’t?

Haruka Nanami: …

He kept asking questions in rapid succession and I was at a loss for words.

Even though I know that Ichinose-san has oh-so-many good qualities… I couldn’t put it into words very well.

Haruka Nanami: Erm… How about trying to sing like HAYATO-sama, once…?

Tokiya Ichinose: …Why?

Haruka Nanami: HAYATO-sama and Ittoki-kun are different. But Ichinose-san and HAYATO-sama possess the same thing.

Haruka Nanami: I don’t think that HAYATO-sama is an artificial being. You deny him too much…

Haruka Nanami: I want you to bring out his charm more, it does exist within you …

Tokiya Ichinose: The HAYATO within me…?

Haruka Nanami: …Yes.

Tokiya Ichinose: I’m sorry… Let’s stop here for today. Even if I sing now, I’m sure it won’t turn into something good with how I’m feeling now.

Haruka Nanami: …Alright.

Ichinose-san was frowning deeply again…

I was wondering if I ended up saying some things that I shouldn’t have…

I didn’t feel like returning to the dorm, so I was working on the arrangement in the classroom by myself.

I knew that Ichinose-san was HAYATO-sama, and l knew of the charm that Ichinose-san had been desperately hiding until now.

I just wanted to pull that out, no matter what.

I am absolutely certain, however that he was trying with all his might to hide it so that it wouldn’t be found that he was HAYATO-sama.

Haruka Nanami: I wonder if Ichinose-san hates HAYATO-sama...

Kuppuru: Meow.

Haruka Nanami: Ah… Kuppuru… You shouldn’t enter the classroom.

Kuppuru: …Meow meow!

Kuppuru just shook its head sideways in denial.

That’s weird.

Even though it’s always such an obedient little one…

Haruka Nanami: Then… just for today, okay?

I put Kuppuru on my lap and patted his head.

Kuppuru: Meow.

Haruka Nanami: Say, Kuppuru… I wonder if I’ve made a mistake…

Kuppuru: Meow?

Haruka Nanami: Ah, I’m sorry. You don't understand what I'm talking about. What happened was…

I told Kuppuru about what happened today.

I’m the only one who knows that Ichinose-san and HAYATO-sama are one and the same, and I can’t consult anyone about it either…

But talking to Kuppuru about it should be okay, right?

And so, I continued talking to Kuppuru until nightfall.

…

……

…………

Hm? I fell asleep?

???: Good morning, Little Princess.

…Who?

In front of me stood a man I had never seen before.

Glossy hair, tanned skin and well-carved facial features…

He almost looked like a prince who escaped from Arabian Nights…

Haruka Nanami: E… erm… May I ask who you are?

Cecil Aijima: Please call me Cecil. My Lady…

… He kissed the back of my hand. 

His behaviour was also like that of a prince…

Cecil Aijima: I have come to save you from a lake of tears.

Haruka Nanami: What…?

Cecil Aijima: You are finding yourself amidst the darkness of confusion which is called uncertainty.

Cecil Aijima: It is a sin to not reach out when one is capable of doing so… And in the name of the gods, I cannot sin.

Cecil Aijima: And therefore, tonight, I will be the apostle who will save you.

W-What should I do? Even though he’s speaking Japanese, I don’t understand at all.

Cecil Aijima: I can see the light.

All of a sudden, Cecil-san drew closer to my face and looked into my eyes from a very close distance.

Cecil Aijima: There are stella shining brightly within your eyes. Those are the lights of hope that will guide starving travelers to the oasis.

Cecil Aijima: You have nothing to worry about.

Haruka Nanami: Erm… What does that…

Cecil Aijima: You love the song of the person you love, don’t you?

Select the Phrase!

・・・はい。…I do. (+20 Love)

Cecil Aijima: In that case, you have nothing to worry about.

Haruka Nanami: Is that… so…?  What if I do something wrong…?

Cecil Aijima: No. Your eyes are directly looking at him. There is no way those eyes could have made a mistake.

Haruka Nanami: I wonder what was up with that guy yesterday?

After I took my eyes off him for a split second, Cecil-san disappeared.

Could it be that I was hallucinating?

Haruka Nanami: Anyhow, I’ll try talking to Ichinose-san properly one more time during today’s practice.

I was walking through the backyard with such things on my mind, when I saw Hyuuga-sensei and Ichinose-san.

Haruka Nanami: Ichinose-sa…

Ryuya Hyuga: So, Nanami… I wouldn’t have thought… I see, that’s why you’ve been feeling bad recently…

Eh…? Me?

I hesitated calling out to them the moment I heard my own name.

Tokiya Ichinose: … I’m sorry. I caused you to worry about me, teacher.

Ryuya Hyuga: Nah, taking care of our students’ mental health is also part of a teacher’s duty, don’t worry about it…

Ryuya Hyuga: But I gotta say, I thought you were the type of guy who absolutely wouldn’t fall in love. It’s unexpected. You’re all grown up as a man, aren’t ya?

Tokiya Ichinose: …I’m also human. I fall in love as much as everyone else. …However, I do not intend to break the no-love rule established by Saotome-san.

Tokiya Ichinose: Cost what it costs, I want to… I want to debut as Ichinose Tokiya.

Tokiya Ichinose: Not as HAYATO… Not as that fabricated thing which behaves according to a prepared scenario… but as my own self…

Tokiya Ichinose: For that I have no choice but to seal my love away. I am still… capable of doing so.

Ryuya Hyuga: …Serious, aren’t we? Well, I’m not telling you this as your teacher, but you can still date in secret.

Ryuya Hyuga: But if you do, you’ll have to completely deceive the eyes of the teachers and that president…

Tokiya Ichinose: …Aah, it’s impossible, isn’t it? … It’s probably the first time I’ve falling in love with a person.

Tokiya Ichinose: She’s a composer. In the future, with her talent... she’ll charm a lot of people with her music.

What? Could it be that he’s talking... about me? 

That he was thinking about me in that way…

Tokiya Ichinose: I don’t want to take away her future because of a temporary emotion. I want to keep listening to the songs she makes…

Tokiya Ichinose: And I want to continue singing for as long as I can. For that, I will overcome a few pains like this.

Tokiya Ichinose: If I have no choice but to discard my feelings for us to be together, then I will do so.  That is my resolve.

Ichinose-san… You were thinking that much of me…

What should I do? I love this man so much.

I want to meet his expectations. And I want to bring out his charm that only I know of.

And for that reason...

Select the Phrase!

好きにならないと。I have to like him more. (+10 Love, +5 Music)

More… I will make a lot more songs with as much love as possible.

I left that place with neither of them noticing me.

Tokiya Ichinose: I’m sorry. I’m late.

Haruka Nanami: Don’t worry… I just got here myself. Say… Ichinose-san.

Select the Phrase!

いい歌にしましょうね。Let’s make a great song, shall we? (+20 Love, +5 Music)

Tokiya Ichinose: Yeah. Of course. I’m the only one who’s able to express your song for a 100%. I take pride in that.

Haruka Nanami: I also think that I’m the only one who can make a song that will bring out Ichinose-san’s charm.

I love this person. I want to debut with this person.

For that, I have no choice but to abandon my “love”.

The feelings I realized for the first time. I really wanted to cherish them… However.

Let’s lock my heart for now, and seal away these feelings.

Regardless of what I have to do, regardless of what sacrifices I have to make, I want Ichinose-san to debut.

Mini Game

Ryuya Hyuga: We’re gonna do an unannounced test today, first time in a while.  Get your textbook.

Ryuya Hyuga: If you get a low score, you’re taking supplementary classes for a week! Do your best and aim for the perfect score!

Ryuya Hyuga: The format is the same as before, but I think you have learned and gathered some knowledge as well. The level of difficulty of the questions will also be higher than before. Get ready!

Ryuya Hyuga: Choose the answer you think is right from the options! Alright, it’s time. START!

S Rank

It seems like I can aim for any height when I’m with you.

Happy that I managed to get a good score, I showed my score sheet to Ichinose-san the next day.

Tokiya Ichinose: You’re a hard worker, aren’t you? Continuing to work hard is also a talent. Please have faith in yourself.

Haruka Nanami: I will! Thank you!

Let’s continue to work hard from now on as well.

Chapter End

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SIFAS Daily Theatre Classic: 2021-06-12

(Transcription after the break.)

[Image transcription:]

SIFAS Daily Theatre for 2021-06-12

Sleeping Together

[End transcription.]

Kanata: Karin-chaaan, Emma-chaaan, where are you~?

Emma: Kanata-chan, over here~

Kanata: Ah, found Emma-chan~! ....and, Karin-chan?

Karin: ...Mmnh, the music room is over there.... zzz....

Kanata: It’s so rare to see Karin-chan sleeping, isn’t it~

Emma: It seems like she was up late yesterday doing her assignment, she looked like she was going to fall asleep all morning.

Kanata: Even the usually sexy Karin-chan makes a cute face when she’s sleeping, huh. Kanata wonders if she’ll wake up if Kanata pokes her cheeks? ....Uwah, Karin-chan’s skin is so smooth.

Emma: Fufu, Kanata-chan, she’ll wake up if you poke her too hard, you know. There’s still time, so let’s let her sleep a little longer, shall we?

Kanata: Okaaay. Then, Kanata will also sleep. Let’s sleep together, Emma-chan.

Emma: That’s right, the weather is also great, so I guess we can all take a nap together.

~Sometime Later~

Karin: Fwah, did I fall asleep....2 Wait, huh, I remember being with Emma, but since when did Kanata get here?

Kanata: Fufufu.... Haruka-chaaan.... zzz....

Emma: I’m so full, I can’t eat anymore~.... zzz....

Karin: Fufu, I wonder what dreams they’re having.... Wait, it’s already this late!? Emma, Kanata, wake up!! Class is about to start!!

[twilightmalachite]

Cruise - Preparing the Stage 2

Author: Akira

Characters: Natsume, Tsumugi, Sora, Shu

Translator: Mika Enstars

Proofers: rui

"Well, that’s the thing. When it comes to matters of scorn and trauma, they are not so simple to overcome, don’t you think?"

Season: Summer

Location: Cruise Ship Suite

⚠️ This chapter is not yet JP Proofread!

Two days later, in Shu’s room…

Tsumugi: …That’s good for now.

Sora: HaHa~! Thanks for working so hard, Senpai! Although, Sora was only able to help a little.

Tsumugi: Not at all. It’s because of Sora-kun’s help I was able to make so much progress, really.

Shu: Hm? Have you guys finished?

Tsumugi: Yep. Thank you very much. You basically saved the day, Shu-kun~!

Sora: Even though we only just recently decided on the performance, we won’t have to stand onstage in regular clothes~!

Tsumugi: That’s right. Shu-kun graciously provided us with some sample outfits, which I’ve been able to modify into proper costumes.

Shu: I’m glad it proved useful. By the way, how’s the boy doing?

Tsumugi: Natsume-kun has been recuperating. I’d say he’ll probably be able to leave his bed sometime today.

Shu: I’m glad to hear that. I’ll have to drop by and see him for myself later.

Sora: HiHi~! I think that would make Shisho~ very happy! ☆

Shu: By the way, Chibisuke, how are things on your end? Have you come up with any good magic for the boy?

Sora: Ugh… Not yet~. It’s really hard! Senpai is helping Sora, but Sora still doesn’t know what to do…

Tsumugi: Well, that’s the thing. When it comes to matters of scorn and trauma, they are not so simple to overcome, don’t you think?

Even though it may not be to such an extent in this case, it’s still pretty difficult to change negative feelings into good ones.

But that’s why I’m puzzling over this with you, I have no idea what we should do.

Shu: Hmm. Well, everyone has their reasons to dislike something, big or small.

Tsumugi: Yeah, that’s true~, and Natsume-kun is an indoors person too, so I doubt he’s ever been amicable with summer to begin with.

And if he can’t swim on top of that, then it makes sense why he’d shun the summer season…

Shu: …Hmm. Why don’t you ask Kanata for his perspective?

Sora: Sea-oni~san? How come?

Shu: Because Kanata can’t swim either. Yet despite that, he takes to water without shying away from it.

Despite having the same situation, Kanata and the boy are both on opposite extremes. In this per contra, I must muse to myself if there’s some world only Kanata can understand.

Sora: A world that Sea-oni~san adores…

Tsumugi: ……

…! Shu-kun, Sora-kun! I may have come up with an enchanting magic that Natsume-kun would like.

Sora: Eh, really!?

Tsumugi: Yeah. Shu-kun, didn’t you say your performance would be utilizing projection mapping?

Shu: Hm? Yes, that’s right.

As it will be onboard a ship, there are inevitably restrictions regarding stage shape and set.

Thus, we hope to realize the coalescence of sound, video, dance, and outfit by utilizing projection mapping. What about it?

Tsumugi: Would you allow us to use it too?

Location: Cruise Ship Suite

Natsume: HmMM, I’m finally starting to feel bettER. Though as you’d expect from sleeping for two daYS, my body’s rather sluggiSH…

UmMM, Sora and Senpai have gone to Shu-niisan’s place to finish the outfiTS, I belieVE?

They said they just need to modify Shu-niisan’s sampLE, so they should be returning soON. Once they’re baCK, I’ll have to prepare for the performance tOO…

(Hm? I sense a presence outside the doOR… Seems like they’ve returned the moment I happened to bring it to miND)

Sora: Sora’s returned~!

Natsume: Welcome baCK. ♪

Sora: Uwah!? Is it okay for you to be up, Shisho~!?

Natsume: MhM. My body feels a lot better nOW. I’m sorry for worrying yOU, Sora.

You went to Shu-niisan’s plaCE, rigHT? Has the ensemble been completed without incideNT?

Sora: Yep, they’re all done! Senpai is always so amazing! He was able to produce them lickety-split~!

Natsume: …Hm? ActualLY, I see Senpai isn’t with yOU. How coME?

WeLL, this is Senpai we’re talking aboUT. Maybe he’s getting lectured by Shu-niisan for ruining a collection of hIS?

Sora: Uh. S-Senpai is… Umm. Senpai’s out doing a couple of things!

Natsume: I sEE. Preparing the staGE, mayBE? In that caSE, we should find Senpai and join hIM. The more manpowER, the bettER.

Sora: Ah~, Shisho~! We can’t do that! Maybe let’s not do that~?

Natsume: HuH? WhY?

Sora: Uhh…! Umm…

Right! Senpai is at the pool! Senpai said he was gonna do waterfall training because he couldn’t think of any good ideas!

Natsume: At the poOL…? And he’s doing that as trainiNG? Is that some sort of joKE…?

WeLL, whatevER. I’d never want to go to a poOL. Let’s leave that four-eyed mophead to his own strange devicES.

So, should we work on preparations together thEN, Sora? ♪

Sora: Yes! Let’s work together, Shisho~!

(Agh… Sora made Senpai seem like some strange-acting person because he’s bad at lying~! Sorry, Senpai…!)

Location: Cruise Stage

Tsumugi: Hah, achoo…!

Hmm. Did I catch a cold from being in the sea breeze too long…? Summer colds are the worst~.

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