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Chapter 3: 

Akira: Haah~~~....I sure worked up a good sweat~

Dino: Adequate breaks are important to a good rehearsal. Make sure to stay hydrated. 

Akira: Yeah—

Asch: ……….

Dino: Hm? What’s up, Asch? Is it your turn on the bad mood ? 

Asch: Don’t group me with that kid. 

Dino: But, you look like you’re in a bad mood,.... what’s up with that?

Asch: …..It’s about that commercial. Looks like it was just released. 

Dino: Could it be that they actually used our song in that commercial? 

Asch: It’s been less than 10 minutes since release, and the number of views is insane. Social media’s also buzzing with it. 

Asch: And the song used was from “LILIAN”. 

Dino: ……!

Akira: Lillion?

Asch: LILIAN. Don’t say it like it’s million or billion.* 

Akira: Ooh, that’s MC Asch for ya. 

Asch: Aah?

Dino: As expected……

Asch: Oi, what are you saying—

Dino: This is about LILIAN. 

Asch: …..!

Dino: Catchy tunes and outstanding vocals. But more than that, songs worth listening to…….

Dino: I’m definitely convinced this is the right song for this particular commercial. 

Asch: Oi, Why are you saying that like you’re admitting defeat? 

Dino: No, but……

Akira: …..They’re good.

Akira: Who are these guys? Are they famous? 

Asch: On the other side, how don’t you know them? 

Dino: LILIAN is an idol duo that debuted around three months ago, and have gotten popular really quickly. 

Dino: However, they haven’t actually face-revealed, and are said to be pretty mysterious. 

Akira: They haven’t shown their faces? You mean they got popular from their singing alone? 

Dino: Something like that. 

Akira: ………..

Dino: They’re really good at online promotion, and even if they don’t appear on music shows or even magazines, they’ve become something of a household name. 

Asch: This isn’t the kind of era where quantity of exposure equates to popularity. 

Asch: But these guys don’t show their faces, even at live performances, right? They just use images and silhouettes. 

Dino: It seems so. It’s become a conspiracy at this point as to whether they truly exist or not, but I think it’s also that kind of mysterious feeling that’s made them so popular. 

Dino: Many of the songs lean into that, and their overall brand image is very solid. How should I say this….it seems like they have a skilled producer. 

Asch: They’re managed by the TALON agency. It certainly seems like they’d have capable people over there. 

Akira: ………..

Dino: From Akira’s perspective, LILIAN’s probably pretty incredible, huh. 

Akira: ……Yeah. 

Akira: But, it feels weird to call these guys idols. 

Dino&Asch: …………

Akira: It feels wrong to call people idols when you don’t even know if they exist.**

Akira: And on that end, we definitely got that part right. 

Dino: Now that you say it….sharing your personal side via TV and magazines is important, alongside meeting fans face-to-face in live performances and events. 

Akira: Yeah, yeah!

Asch: They can’t predict if it will stay mainstream. 

Asch: In the end, it’s all determined by the fans. If more fans are drawn to them, then their method is right, simple as that. 

Asch: Well, even if someone tried to imitate them, it probably wouldn’t have quite the same flavor. 

Akira&Dino: ………….

Asch: W-what the hell….don’t give me those faces. You look like kicked puppies. 

Akira: Let’s get back to rehearsal woof…….***

Akira: Woof…..I can’t lose woof…..

Asch: Sigh……

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TL Note:

1. *Asch is actually saying here not to compare it to bean paste, because the romaji [ririan] when mispronounced by Akira sounds like [tsubuan] and [koshian] which are two ways to prepare red bean paste. But the general gist is that Akira mispronounces it and Asch corrects him, so I adapted it for English.  2. **boy have you heard of hatsune miku 3. ***YEAH HES FUCKING BARKING WHILE GIVING A PUPPY FACE. THATS MY PUPPY DOG. coughs. Anyways, yeah he’s saying “wan” after every phrase here, “wan” being the barking onomatopoeia in Japanese.  

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2-12 One Winged Wielders: A Stage Without “Me”

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If you want to blacklist these, you can use either the tag #one winged wielders for just this event, or #xdu event scripts for all these posts in general.

Reminder that these are copied straight from XD Unlimited itself, so any grammatical weirdness, mistranslations, and/or mischaracterizations are not my doing.

Maria: "They got the best of us."

Hibiki Tachibana: "I'm sorry."

Kanade Amo: "No, it isn't your fault."

Maria: "The karmified Noise this time around was a flying type. Its mobility is going to make it quite a pain to deal with."

Hibiki Tachibana: "It'd be nice if could just do it like Chris-chan would, firing from long range all like "ba-ba-ba-baaaam!"" [1]

Maria: "No, her ballistic power would drop with range, making it ineffective. We're going to need more firepower."

Maria: "Do you have any ideas?"

Elfnein: "There might be some hints in the data I received earlier. Could you give me a little time to investigate?"

Maria: "Go ahead."

Elfnein: "Okay, I'll do my best!"

Kanade Amo: "While the brains go brainstorm, how about the rest of us go and train?"

Hibiki Tachibana: "Yeah, that's a great idea! Brainstorming should be left to the "brains", after all."

Maria: "Yeesh, you sure are something... But yeah, I'll go with you."

Kanade Amo: "Huh? Aren't you one of the brains, though?"

Maria: "Anything Elfnein thinks up will be better than what I could. Come on, let's head to the simulator."

Maria: "It's like I thought. The simulator won't suffice."

Hibiki Tachibana: "The typical flying Noise are easy to counter because they fly right towards us."

Maria: "The Karma Noise, however, is distinct from these in that it tries to keep its distance. That's a problem."

Kanade Amo: "Our attacks could technically hit it, but that still leaves the issues of firepower and S2CA."

Maria: "Right. And this girl's the only one who can bring our powers together and unleash them."

Hibiki Tachibana: "Umm, well, for now we could just try one more ti-yaiiiiim?!"

Kanade Amo: "Hey, what's with the gibberish?"

Miku Kohinata: "Grrrrr!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "Mi-Miku, you, ah... H-Hi... I'm... back?"

Miku Kohinata: "Sheesh! If you were back, why didn't you come home right away?! I've been worried sick about you!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "S-Sorry! There's just been all this terrible stuff and--"

Miku Kohinata: "All the more reason to let me know! I heard Tsubasa-san was seriously injured, and so I wondered... Honestly, Hibiki!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "I know. Thanks, Miku. And I am sorry."

Miku Kohinata: "I'm just glad you're all right."

Hibiki Tachibana: "Eheheh. Miku, you're embarrassing meee. And in front of Kanade-san, too..."

Miku Kohinata: "Kanade-san? Wait... What? How?!"

Miku Kohinata: "That Kanade Amo from Zwei Wing came back to life... Whaaaat?!"

Miku Kohinata: "Wow, I didn't see this coming."

Hibiki Tachibana: "Right? I was shocked when I first met her on the other side, too."

Kanade Amo: "Sorry, I guess? For surprising you."

Miku Kohinata: "Oh, no! It's not your fault, Kanade-san."

Maria: "So then, what are we doing here?"

Hibiki Tachibana: "Ah, that! So, to make things up to Miku, I'm treating her to Flower's legendary okonomiyaki!"

Maria: "Right, you said that. But why are me and Kanade here?"

Kanade Amo: "What's it matter? Can't fight if you're hungry, right?"

Maria: "Well, I suppose that's true."

Miku Kohinata: "Hey, Hibiki. Want some pork and egg okonomiyaki? Give me your plate."

Hibiki Tachibana: "Thanks, Miku."

Miku Kohinata: "No problem. Eat up, yeah?"

Hibiki Tachibana: "Oh wow... Man, these okonomiyaki really are the best!"

Miku Kohinata: "Oh, Hibiki, you've got sauce on your face... There, all gone."

Kanade Amo: "......"

Maria: "What's the matter?"

Kanade Amo:  "Oh, I was just thinking back on old times, is all."

Kanade Amo: (Back then... Tsubasa and I used to eat together like this.)

Hibiki Tachibana: "Oh! Let me have some of the seafood okonomiyaki next!"

Miku Kohinata: "You're such a glutton. Okay, open wide."

Hibiki Tachibana: "Ahhhh... Mmm! That's delicious!"

Maria: "You guys are really good friends, aren't you? It's like I'm watching Shirabe and Kirika."

Kanade Amo: "......"

Maria: "What's wrong?"

Kanade Amo: "Here, open up. Ahhh" [2]

Maria: "Phbbtt!"

Kanade Amo: "Ugh, that's gross! What are you doing?!"

Maria: "I could ask you the same thing! You made me spit tea everywhere!"

Kanade Amo: "Sorry, I was just trying to follow the crowd and all."

Maria: "You don't have to do that. Just be quiet and eat!"

Kanade Amo: "Yikes, someone's a sourpuss..."

Maria: "Ugh. You're not as--"

Kanade Amo: "Hm? Not as what?"

Maria: "No, it's nothing! I was just thinking about how hard things must have been for Tsubasa back then!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "Whew! I'm stuffed!"

Miku Kohinata: "Yeah, I ate way more than usual. You didn't over do it, did you?"

Hibiki Tachibana: "I'll be okay. I was training up until right before this. But I do kinda feel like lying down."

Miku Kohinata: "Hey, you shouldn't sleep right after eating, you know."

Kanade Amo: "That sound--it's an alert, huh?"

Maria: "Yes. Seems the Noise have turned up."

Hibiki Tachibana: "Miku, I have to go but I'll be back!"

Miku Kohinata: "Okay, I'll be waiting. Good luck, Hibiki!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "Hey, just got back!"

Genjuro Kazanari: "Yeah. Good work, girls."

Elfnein: "We're in your debt. I know this is sudden, but do you have some time?"

Maria: "I don't suppose you've found a way to deal with that flying Karma Noise?"

Elfnein: "We have. Would you like to hear it?"

Maria: "Of course."

Elfnein: "One of the characteristics of Karma Noise is that they're drawn in by phonic gain."

Elfnein: "Therefore, we should use the largest enclosed space possible to lure it in, and then launch our attack."

Kanade Amo: "Sounds good to me. I approve."

Elfnein: "Thank you. Now, does anyone know of any enclosed spaces suitable for this operation?"

Elfnein: "If possible, it should be a place where the surroundings aren't as liable to take damage, but..."

Hibiki Tachibana: "Hmmm. Where would work for that?"

Maria: "We'd want it to be someplace open enough that it doesn't hinder our ability to fight."

Hibiki Tachibana: "Ah, good point. If it's too cramped, we wouldn't be able to maneuver ourselves."

Genjuro Kazanari: "I've got an idea. But..."

Kanade Amo: "Don't hold us in suspense, here. Where are you thinking?"

Genjuro Kazanari: "A concert hall."

Kanade Amo: "A... concert hall...?"

Genjuro Kazanari: "I'm sorry. I heard a bit of what happened. The same place where you lost Tsubasa... If it's too hard..."

Kanade Amo: (Tsubasa...)

Kanade Amo: "No, I'll be okay. If that's our only real option, then beggars can't be choosers."

Elfnein: "Okay, then let's go with that. I would like to have Tsubasa-san come help with the operation, but--"

Kanade Amo: "Hold on! Why bring Tsubasa to a place like that?!"

Elfnein: "Ah! I... I'm sorry..."

Maria: "Calm down. You're scaring Elfnein."

Kanade Amo: "My bad..."

Elfnein: "I-I want Tsubasa there to sing with Maria-san, since that is the most effective way to increase phonic gain."

Kanade Amo: "Tsubasa's going to sing... there?"

Kanade Amo: (No... I can't let that happen.)

Kanade Amo: "If you're going to have Tsubasa sing there, then how about I--"

Kanade Amo: (Then I'll want? Sing? Like this? I still haven't gotten my song back.)

Hibiki Tachibana: "Kanade-san?"

Kanade Amo: "......"

Kanade Amo: (I can't possibly sing. I can't possibly take Tsubasa's place.)

Maria: "All right. Then let's go get Tsubasa."

Kanade Amo: "You--!"

Maria: "I said calm down. I'm sure it won't be a problem for Tsubasa. She's gotten over everything... unlike you."

Kanade Amo: "......"

Tsubasa Kazanari: "What the hell were you thinking? Proposing a concert right after we've come back."

Maria: "I know it's a bit of a shock, but there wasn't time for any other options."

Tsubasa Kazanari: "You said the other side has a means of dealing with the Noise?"

Maria: "Yes, Shirabe was over there. We sent Chris and Kirika over there to back her up, as well."

Tsubasa Kazanari: "And I told Kanade I'd keep things safe, too..."

Maria: "Wait, is that what this is all about? Did you want to show off your good side that badly?"

Tsubasa Kazanari: "No, no, it's not like that! I just... well... I just figured if I did well, Kanade might praise me a little."

Maria: "Wow, for a sword, you're pretty blunt, but adorable, too."

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Hm? Did you say something?"

Maria: "No, it's nothing. I'm looking forward to singing with you, even if the circumstances are what they are."

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Yes, me too. Shall we get started?"

Maria: "Ah, whew... Next song is yours, Tsubasa."

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Sure, just let me rest a bit... Kanade! Are...you not going to sing with me?"

Kanade Amo: "Tsubasa, you really want me to...?"

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Yeah. I know it's a weird place to do so, but I'd like to sing with you, Kanade. Is that not all right?"

Kanade Amo: (A chance to sing with Tsubasa again... Nothing would make me happier, but...)

Kanade Amo: (I just... I can't.)

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Kanade?"

Kanade Amo: "I can't do it. I'm not the person I used to be anymore. I don't have songs for anything except for battle!"

Tsubasa Kazanari: "I'm sorry, Kanade."

Kanade Amo: "Don't apologize. Please, don't."

Maria: "Fine, then you can just sit and watch from the sidelines! Come on, Tsubasa! Let's go!"

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Er, right..."

Kanade Amo: "......"

Kanade Amo: (Why aren't I out there with Tsubasa? Why isn't it ME on stage?)

Kanade Amo: (No one loves Tsubasa more than I do. No one should want to sing with her more than me, so why?!)

Elfnein: "Girls, I'm picking up a signal! Noise are starting to appear! And I bet we'll have that Karma Noise, too!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "Kanade-san! It's time to fight!"

Kanade Amo: "Okay, I'm ready!"

Maria: "Tsubasa, you take care of things from here once we're done, okay?"

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Maria? I was going to head out together with--"

Maria: "You're still recovering from earlier. Leave this to us."

Hibiki Tachibana: "The Noise's numbers have been thinned out. Let's go! SC2A Tri Burst!"

Hibiki Tachibana: Yaaaaaaaaaahhh!"

Maria: "Rgh! That Noise is still too quick!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "It managed to dodge us again. What should we do? --Wha?!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "Kanade-san? Why are you grabbing my hand?"

Kanade Amo: "Send the power we've gathered through me! Do that, and we can take this thing down!"

Maria: "Have you got an idea?"

Kanade Amo: "Yep."

Maria: "All right."

Maria: "I'll use Airget-lamh to reposition our power. Here we go!"

Kanade Amo: "Ngh... Grrrraaaaahhhhhh!"

Kanade Amo: (Here, with Tsubasa, and the Karma Noise...)

Kanade Amo: (I want to sing with Tsubasa. Which means now is the time to start over--)

Kanade Amo: "Give me your power!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "D-Did it work?"

Maria: "Looks like it."

Kanade Amo: "Thank you. I won't let this power go to waste!"

Maria: "It's reforming!"

Kanade Amo: "Oh no you don't! Taaake thiiiiiiis!"

Hibiki Tachibana: "Hooray! You did it, Kanade-san!"

Kanade Amo: "Somehow or another, yeah. Thanks."

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Kanade!"

Kanade Amo: "Tsubasa..."

Tsubasa Kazanari: "That was incredibly reckless of you, Kanade... But also amazing!"

Kanade Amo: "Sorry, but I'm kinda tired. I'm going to head back."

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Huh? Kanade?"

Kanade Amo: "......"

Tsubasa Kazanari: "Kanade..."

Notes:

[1] "It'd be nice if I could just do it like Chris-chan would, (...)" They left out who would be doing the firing, but checking the Japanese script, she goes with singular "I"

 ​[2] There was no period here