#so much thankie for senpai!

[twilightmalachite]

Christmas Live - Dot to Dot 4

Author: Akira

Characters: Hinata, Tetora

Translation Team: Mika Enstars & 310mc

EN Proofer: ryuseipuka

"Huh, that’s unusual for 2wink; you’re pretty much always doin’ activities as the two of you together."

[Read on my blog for the best viewing experience with Oi~ssu ♪]

Season: Winter

Location: Dojo

Tetora: Anyway, I’ve got a message for you from Taisho, Hinata-kun. The outfit you requested is done.

He asked me to pass ‘em onto you if you come over.

Hinata: Oh, they are finished! Kiryu-senpai’s such a fast worker, huh~! ♪

Tetora: Heh, Taisho always keeps his promises! Umm, where were they again…? Ahh, it was this box… Here ya go~♪

Hinata: Thankies! Huh, what’re all these doing in here? I only requested an outfit for myself, but there's one, two, three… A whole buncha them in here?

Tetora: Ahaha, apparently he got really into it and made way too much.

‘Cuz Taisho’s brakes just stop working the moment he gets absorbed into sewing.

Hinata: Gotcha~. But us 2wink are still pretty small, I’m not sure if we’ll be able to afford all of these outfits.

Tetora: Ahh… He didn’t make the extra outfits ‘cuz of your request, so he said you can have them for free.

So just consider ‘em a Christmas present from Taisho~♪

Hinata: I see… I’ll kindly accept them, then. Though it’s not like I was a good enough kid to get a present from Santa-san or anything, was I?

Tetora: Ahaha. But that’s Santa-san’s outfit you’ve got there, right? Are you gonna perform a live show with it? It’s almost Christmas and all, so~?

Hinata: Hm… I guess you could call it a live show…

There’s a lot of demand at the end of the year, so I’ve been working part-time at a couple of stores downtown. And this time, I was asked to bring in customers.

I’ve kept my part-time job a secret from Yuuta-kun, so he’ll probably be angry if he finds out…

That’s why, I thought maybe it’s best I don’t wear my 2wink outfit.

I could have just gone with the academy’s shared uniform, but~… It’s Christmas season, so I went with Santa-san! ♪

Tetora: Huh, that’s unusual for 2wink; you’re pretty much always doin’ activities as the two of you together.

Hinata: No, not really, these days…

Yuuta-kun’s in his rebellious period, so I guess you can say we’re respecting each other’s autonomy~. It’s lonely, but I gotta get used to working separately…

Hinata: Whoops, but yeah—I gotta do my part-time job of bringing in customers, so I gotta go, ‘kay?

Tetora: Ah—I’ll help ya out with that job, if you don’t mind. I don’t need any pay; everything’s an experience, and I’ve got the free time now…

And for some reason, I feel like I can’t leave you on your own, Hinata-kun.

Hinata: Huh, is that how you see it~? Well, I suppose that’ll help, hm? We are short-staffed, and I’ll make sure you get paid, so come on with! ♪

Tetora: Ossu. Wait a sec, I’ll go change my clothes. I’ll just freeze from the cold if I go out in my karate uniform.

Hinata: Okay. I might as well save some time and change into my outfit while we’re at it, then.

Nihihi, I’m really happy you offered to help out, Tetsu-kun~. I was feeling a little lonely being all by myself…♪

Tetora: Mm? Didja say somethin’, Hinata-kun?

Hinata: Oh, no, just talking to myself. Anyways, hurry up and get changed already! Don’t be a little baby! C’mere, lemme help you undress~! ♪

Tetora: Hinata-kun, the way you’re moving your hands is kinda dirty…

If you’re really that short-staffed, should I call over a friend? RYUSEITAI’s got the day off today, so I think someone I know might have the free time…?

Hinata: Oh, are they? I saw some members of RYUSEITAI making a ruckus earlier, though…

Like, I saw Midori-kun, and Anzu-san was there too~!

And there was Shinobu-kun too, behaving suspiciously with my brother, Yuuta-kun.

Tetora: Huh, really? I didn’t hear anything… Mm~ Now I’m curious.

Well, aside from asking ‘em if they can help, maybe I’ll at least try to contact Taichou and the others to see what’s goin’ on~?[1]

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Taichou is a title that refers to the leader (sometimes translated as Captain). It literally means “Commander”.

[tothemeadow]

heyaa 🥰🥰 i was wondering if i could req mui taking care of his sick s/o, and she just,, idk, cries because he's the first person that didn't get mad at her for being sick? idk i'm sick rn and my parents are getting mad at me because of that so i'm a bit upset ahahha.. ;; no pressure tho!! thankie, senpai~ ❣️❣️

I really do wish you’ll get better, my darling kohai!!!

‘in ill health’ Tokito M. / Reader

alright so you feel like shit

not a surprise

we all know being sick sucks, and you really hate feeling like a burden on everyone

so you keep to yourself and worry about your health on your own

with everybody fighting demons and, you know, protecting humanity, you feel even worse because you can’t help out / you’re not at your total power

Sanemi acts like a little bitch and kind of gives you shit about it (but that’s just his personality)

so now you’re feeling even worse

at the next pillar meeting, your head hurts so much and your body aches with your physical (and mental) illness

Mitsuri asks you if you’re okay, but you can’t get your own voice + Sanemi’s out of your head

you only grit your teeth and tell her that you’re fine

which she knows is a crock of shit but she doesn’t push it

the entire meeting more or less plays out like usual

some people (Mitsuri, Kyojuro, Shinobu, and Gyomei) can sense that you’re feeling absolutely down in the dumps

you refuse to look at any other them or else you’ll burst into tears :(

after the meeting, you find a secluded spot and just... sit there

honestly you’re feeling so weak and done with everything that you don’t even want to move

a wild Muichiro appears!

at first, you think he’s going to think lowly of you

but!!! he actually sits down next to you!!!

instead of asking how you are, he merely hands you a piece of candy

“I hear sweets make you feel better,” he says. “So eat it.”

ahhhh, straightforward as always

and you’re just like ????

mmm whatcha say

it’s so cute because he’s trying not to meet your eyes and you swear he’s blushing-

and yeah, you start crying, but you actually smile

he! gives! you! head! pats!

“Please don’t be sad around me, I don’t like it.”

weren’t in love with him before? sike bitch he’s yours now

you lay your head on his shoulder and he short circuits

the day ends with you two being cute little beans :(((((

[askteacupfollie]

Notice me Mod senpa-  Ok Im joking with the senpai bit but- still- notice me please and thankie uwu-  I don’t know about you but-  I got tired of seeing the typical modhead ship art-  And- well- me- personally- I like heartbreak- in ships  soooooooooooooooooooooooo please don’t kill me but  Here :D 

RESPONSE

Mod- AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I LOVE IT!!!!! I LOVE ANGST SO MUCH THATS GOOD SHIT RIGHT THERE!!! I love the way you drew the tears on my face and the coloring of the whole thing GOD it looks amazing!! Thank you so much!!!

[acrispyapple]

getting to know me~

Rules: Tag twenty people you want to get to know better, and ask them to answer the questions below.

Tagged by: @rikumorimachisgirl​ @tsubaki3192​ @galaxystarrr​ @xathia-89​ @yunohawkeye thankies! ✩‧₊˚

Nickname: i feel lame repeating the same answers i’ve done in all my past tags but like, continuity! so here comes the copy paste!

irl: anna banana, anna montana, princess

people on tumblr call me by a lot of random stuff, but the ones i can remember are: apple, apple strudel tart, apple crisp, apple-chan, ringo-san, ringochama, miss apple, senpai

Gender: female

Star Sign: aquarius

Height: 170cm

Hogwarts House: gryffindor (according to the now defunct pottermore)

Favorite animal: large wolfish dogs irl. for trinkets: owls, hedgehogs, bears ♡

Blankets: tbh i get hot easily but i keep 1 blanket so the monsters won’t get my feet. if they’re covered, no haunting can get to them~ (≧◡≦)

Where am I from: down under

When I started this account: june 2017

Why I started this account: for funsies and a place to post my junk game screenies / jokes because i was spamming my personal server with friends too much

i don’t know who to tag, so just do it if you want to, then tag me as the tagger! i’ll read it. (°◡°)

[theowoishere-blog]

[ From Here  @empressxchaos ] 

Kisa giggled happily “Yay! Thankie so much Haru-senpai! you’re one of the few people who agree to play dress up with me. Dis means so much! we’re gonna have so much funs!” She said exiciedly. She really didn’t have anyone to play dress up with, Kisa thought Haru was going to say no,but Haru proved her wrong. 

[scythe-swinging]

Deidara's a Matchmaker!? Pt.3/9

Yay! Pt. 3!!! Part 4 will likely be delayed because I'm going to hawaii for a vacation from like wednesday until uhh tuesday or somthing???

[ICANTDOAREADMOREUNTILINONMYTABLETREEEE]

Deidara waited until the next morning, when he knew that Hidan would be sleeping in – he always slept in, hungover or not – to go find Tobi. It was rare that he tried to seek out the orange masked ninja but it wasn’t that hard to find him. After all, Tobi was just being a ‘good boy’ coloring in the living room with Zetsu. When he wasn’t bothering someone he was almost always with the plant thing. Really, it was easier to find Tobi than it was to avoid him-

“Tobi, un.” Deidara started, not really sure how to get convince Tobi to come with him without electing suspicion from Zetsu. The less people who knew about his meddling, the lower the chance of Hidan or Sasori finding out and he had to make sure he wouldn’t be caught if he wanted this to work.

“Senpai!” Tobi happily called back, starting to sit up despite Deidara having not told him to. Turns out getting Tobi to follow him would be easy. He wasn’t sure why he had thought differently- now he just had to figure out some sort of excuse for even talking to Tobi when he always did his best to avoid him-

“Pein has something he needs us to do-“ He lied, figuring that pretending their leader was the reason for their interaction would sate Zetsu’s curiosity. Judging by the fact that he looked back down at his book Deidara would say he was in the clear. Good. If this got ruined because of a small slip up he would be upset, he couldn’t risk anything ruining this. If he didn’t push those to idiots together who would?

“Okies!” Tobi happily grabbed his coloring things, putting them up like the good boy he always claimed to be, before he grabbed Deidara’s arm and practically dragged him out of the living room.

“Tobi-! Let go, un! You don’t even know where we’re going!” He pulled his arm out of Tobi’s grasp as he yelled. This was going to be a pain and a half, he could already tell. Why had he chosen Tobi of all peple to help?

“We’re going on a mission! Right Senpai???” Tobi excitedly asked, not at all deterred by the other’s anger. It was a normal thing and, if he was being honest with himself or anyone else, it was one of the desired effects from his antics.

“Yes, but it’s top secret mission and you can’t let anyone know you’re on it, okay? Not even anyone here. If they ask what you’re doing tell them a lie.”

“But Senpai- lying is bad-!”

Right, he was asking Tobi because he was an idiot and wouldn’t question what he said. “This mission is /very/ important Tobi. You won’t be…” He couldn’t believe he was actually going to say this, to humor this child’s antics. He sighed deeply before continuing. “You won’t be a bad boy for lying-“

Tobi gasped, quickly getting too close to his senpai. “Tobi will still be a good boy!?”

“Yes- if Tobi moves back then he’ll still be a good boy-“

Tobi did as asked, though if it was because he was asked or because he was now jumping around happily Deidara wasn’t sure. “YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYTOBI IS A GOOD BOY AND SENPAI SAID SO!!!!!!”

“TOBI SHUT UP!”

“Sowwie senpai-“

“It’s fine just don’t do it again, yeah?”

Tobi nodded. “Yeah!” He paused briefly before continuing in a whisper. “What’s the secret mission senpai?”

“It’s a mission so secret I can’t even tell you what it’s for- only what I need you to do next.”

“That sound’s fun! Like playing spies!”

“Calm down, yeah? Remember, no one can know we’re on this mission.”

“Okies! Tobi understands!”

“Good.” Deidara leaned towards Tobi and whispered the plan into his ear, doing his best to explain things in a way that he would understand.

“Okies! Tobi will win the mission!”

“Whatever- just go-“ Dei urged, wanting Tobi to just leave. Hopefully he wouldn’t screw this up-

Tobi nodded and quickly hurried off.

It didn’t take long for Tobi to find Sasori as the redhead was in the kitchen, a place he had just checked on a whim - a whim called he was planning on checking literally every single room until he found him but a whim nonetheless.

“Sasori-san!” He called out excitedly, glad that he had found his ‘target’ so quickly. “Sasori-san!! Tobi has questions!!”

The redhead regarded the childish man silently, wondering if there was a way he could get out of answering Tobi’s – more than likely stupid – questions.

“Tobi won’t take long! He promises!” The masked nin claimed when he didn’t immediately get a response.

Deciding it would probably be best just to humor him, Sasori nodded slightly. “If it gets you to leave quicker then I’ll answer.”

“Okies! Once Tobi get’s his answers he will leave to tell se- to go play tag-!”

Sasori stared silently at Tobi, not missing the slipup but not commenting on it either. This was Tobi after all, he knew he wouldn’t get a straight answer if he bothered to question it.

Tobi nodded to himself, pleased that his slip up had gone unnoticed before he started to ask questions. All he had to do was find out how Sasori felt about Hidan without asking that specific question – that would blow the secret part of the mission! – this should be easy.

“What is Hidan-san’s favorite color???” That’s something Sasori would know if he cared about him-!!

“Green-“ Sasori answered after a pause. He was able to answer the question without needing much thought but he had been expecting stupid questions not questions about Hidan-

“What does he like???”

Seriously- why was Tobi of all people asking things about Hidan of all people?? “Are all of your questions about him?”

“Yes-“

“Why don’t you ask him rather than waste my time?”

“Because Hidan-san can’t know!! It’s a secret-“

“What is?”

Quick- think of something-! “That’s another secret-!” Good job- he’ll never know now-

Sasori sighed ever so lightly, giving up with finding out via asking Tobi. Perhaps his line of questioning would provide a better answer.

“Ribs and that god of his.”

Tobi nodded. “This is very helpful! What would, uh, someone- do to make him happy!?”

“Pay attention to him, don’t belittle his god, give him ribs-“ Sasori listed off a few things that were quite frankly common sense to most of them, in his view at least considering Tobi didn’t seem to know that.

“And Sasori-san is sure???”

“It’s obvious.”

Tobi nodded, once, as if confirming something with himself before abruptly hugging Sasori. Luckily for him he moved back just as quickly – avoiding any poison the redhead may have used to get him off.

“Thankies!! This is all Tobi needs!” He called out as he left, rushing back to Deidara to report his findings.

Sasori watched the doorway the other left through in contemplative – and slight confused – silence until the object of their conversation walked in.

Hidan was looking towards where Tobi had run off – in the opposite direction the moment he had seen him – only looking at the room once he was all the way in.

“Hey-“ He started when he realized that Sasori was in the room. “What the hell was that about-?” He was sure it was something stupid but with Tobi one could never be too careful. He still remembered that time Tobi had hidden Deidara’s clay in the /wall/ of all places until the blonde exploded it. Man- Kakuzu was pissed for weeks after that. And if you think an angry Kakuzu was bad imagine sharing a room with the guy-

“I’m…not sure. He was asking me about you.”

“Wait really? Why the fuck was he doing that? I swear to Jashin if he fucking pulls some stupid stunt I’ll kill him-“

“He wanted to know how to make you happy.”

Hidan blinked in shock, stopping midsentence. “Huh-“

“And what things you liked.”

“He- what- that doesn’t make any fucking sense- why is he asking that? That’s the kind of shit you ask about someone you fucking like or some shit-“

“It is.”

“Yeah, so why is he- oh, fuck no- I swear to Jashin if he- I’ll fucking kill him-“

“It’s only a possibility, Hidan.”

“It shouldn’t even be a fucking choice-! Tobi is- I’m- just no. I’m gonna go fucking talk some sense into him right now-“ And with that, he turned out of the room, hunger forgotten.

Part 1

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[cheapcookiez]

(You might have already saw some.. but heh ^<^’)

I just wanted to thank you :3

Thank you for beeing such a nice senpai!! Not only your art is amazing but you’re so nice with me and all of your fans!! And that’s why I look up to you so much!!!

I never loved drawing that much and I never drew that much than since I ‘met’ you and other artists i look up to!

I had some senpais before.. but they weren’t really nice to their fans. So they’re not my senpais anymore.

But you will always be!! :3

So lemme say thankies again and give you some love ^3^ 🍎❤️💛💚💙💜🍎 (don’t question the apple)

(And i tried to submit it sooner.. but some lag happened..)

__________

(it actually sent it 5 times haha)

Eeh SO MANY THINGS. (╯✧∇✧)╯

I DUNNO WAHT TO START WITH qshdfsdjklfsf

i’m sincerely glad i can inspire u to draw like this! It’s for me a huge compliment and that’s thanks to ppl like u if today i keep drawing and improve mah art !

i think it’s important to be respectful towards everywahn,not only followers and if an artist treats u like shiet, or talk shiet about other ppl ,the best is to avoid them. It’s important to not follow somewahn only for their art. 

This aside, i’m sincerely grateful for waht you’ve done, you’re such an incredible person and i hope you’ll keep drawing at the same rhythm all your life !You could become incredibly skilled in no time !

Keep practicing and drawin’ waht u want to draw! σ(≧ε≦ｏ)

[gojosattoru]

@envy-and-pride​ replied to your photo “Hey babes!! Hope you are all doing alright!! *hugs* So… I changed my...”

damn girl.... as pretty as always :'D

Oh gosh Yumii!! Thanks a lot girl!! ;D *hugs* ♥

@okita-senpai​ replied to your photo “Hey babes!! Hope you are all doing alright!! *hugs* So… I changed my...”

sooo pretty ana! The header is incredibly cute omg!!

FDXSFAGS!! Thank you Minnie darling!! *hugs you tight and smooches you all over* ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

@yaoyorozus​ replied to your photo “Hey babes!! Hope you are all doing alright!! *hugs* So… I changed my...”

this looks really great ana, i love it!

Ning honeyyy!! Thanks you bby! It made me so happy your message :D

@kmuiyato​ replied to your photo “Hey babes!! Hope you are all doing alright!! *hugs* So… I changed my...”

Beautiful as always, Ana x3

Thankies sweetheart! It means a lot ; //// U //// ; ♥

@rinsuokah​ replied to your photo “Hey babes!! Hope you are all doing alright!! *hugs* So… I changed my...”

Waaaahhh, looks so pretty as usual Anapie <3 Love the colors you used!

Kyyaaa!!! Seda my cutiepie!! I jumped from joy from your sweet comment!! Thank you for liking it :D *hugs* ♥

@ranpohedogawa​ replied to your photo “Hey babes!! Hope you are all doing alright!! *hugs* So… I changed my...”

Aww your theme looks gorgeous,Ana!!

Thank you very much Ashley!! *smooches you* ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

@natszume​ replied to your photo “Hey babes!! Hope you are all doing alright!! *hugs* So… I changed my...” 

gorgeous as always!

Elle!! ♥ Thankies darling, it made me smile so much!! :D

@leviackermans replied to your photo “Hey babes!! Hope you are all doing alright!! *hugs* So… I changed my...”

ahhhh ana you always have the best themes ❤️

Jayyy!! Thank u dearie!! You just made me blush so much!! ahhh >// 3//<

[notice-mesenpai]

Uwah...I never notice when you open up those palette request things...even though I have my notifs on ;u; and the senpai i'd request was already done too.... ...oh well I guess XD all I can do is wish your a happy birthday~♡ (and maybe valentine's day if you're into that~ you and your special senpai~ ) Also you sound like a cute person lol c: nica~

Nica: anony im v sorry i can’t open up for long (´;ω;｀) i was thinking of doing a timed thing like open for like a few days;; but i know the inbox would be flooded (;﹏;) i at least hope that the senpai you’d like to request was good!!

thankies v much for the bday n valentines wishes (♥ω♥*) anD THE CUTIE PERSON IS YOU ANONY SO SWEET SO PRECIOUS ˚‧º·(˚ ˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥ )‧º·˚

[twilightmalachite]

Twin Peaks - division by zero 1

Author: Akira

Characters: Hiiro, Kaoru, Hinata, Yuuta

Translator: Mika Enstars

Proofers: 310mc & feesh

"Hmm? What do you mean, “too”? No way, Hakaze-senpai, did you...!?"

Season: Autumn

Location: Starmony Hall Common Room

That night…

Yuuta: And so, this calls for a family meeting!

Hinata: Yup. We felt that there was no point in continuing from where we were, so we should rethink details, courses of action, and such.

Kaoru: And for some reason, we’re being pulled into your family meeting too...

Anzu-chan can’t enter the Starmony Dorms, and I’m in too deep to have the heart to leave, so now I’m here to accompany you guys.

Hiiro: Heheh, well, we live under not only the same roof, but in the same rooms as well, so I think we count as family in a broad sense![1]

Hinata: Yes, Hiiro-kun said something great once again! You’ve earned 50 Hinata-kun points! There’s somethin’ I like about the way you put things... ♪

Yuuta: Y’know, he’s perfect for you, Aniki—strong and simple. You’re too reckless, you’ll end up breaking anyone who needs to be handled sensitively.

Hinata: Oh no~, you’d even call Onii-tan something like brutish?![2]

Yuuta: It’s not like I’m any different, but I’m talking about how you keep up that act of yours…

Hiiro: Haha, I don’t fully understand what you’re talking about, but I’ve finished preparing our dinner for tonight. Why don’t we continue talking while we eat? Besides, even if nothing else, we all need nourishment to keep living.

Hinata: Thankies! Usually it’s Shiina-senpai makin’ something even if we don’t ask, but he’s on some expedition today, right?

Hiiro: Indeed. Crazy:B is still in a difficult position, so he’s been pretty busy as a chef.

He flew to Alaska because he apparently said he has to gather ingredients for cooking contests and the like.

Hinata: Why Alaska, of all places…? Though considering we’re talking about him, it’s likely he just blurted it out without thinking.

Hiiro: Yeah, Shiina-san tends to say thoughtless things when he’s hungry.

Kaoru: Alright now, I get you guys might not like facing your problems, but let’s talk about ourselves rather than other people, ‘kay?

Though I am a little concerned about Shiina-kun, too. We’ve worked together before, so I feel as if we’re friends.

Yuuta: Personally, I don’t really care about Crazy:B... I’d prefer to not involve myself with them as much as possible. It’d be a problem if they pour poison in me again.

Hinata: But Yuuta-kun, you think that poison is so delicious that you always slurp up every last bit of it!

Yuuta: Zip it...

Anyways, what should we do? I don’t think the idea of whoever wins a showdown between Aniki and I gets to appear on Volcano Island was a bad one by itself, though.

Hinata: Well, it doesn’t seem like the both of us making an appearance is an option, so we can’t really escape choosing which one of us gets to perform. They won’t wait for us to make a decision, either.

Yuuta: Yeah, the program originally had a policy to not let idols appear, so…

If we keep dawdling about some problem, the mere possibility of appearing on the program will likely go up in smoke.

Hinata: If we come to the conclusion that it won’t benefit us in any way, then that’s a way to solve this issue, as well. A wise man keeps away from danger, so we could ignore it, and move on.

Yuuta: But if we do that, it won’t be a good look for us regarding music programs, and even the Vice Prez. Going “Oh, we can’t do it after all” after we’ve already taken something on is just going to make them think, “The hell?”

Hinata: Mhm, not to mention, we practically forced Anzu-san into this mess, so it’s not gonna impress her if we don’t give her anything to come back with.

Actually, never mind, I don’t think anything would change, considering it’s her we’re talking about.

Maybe it’s ‘cuz of my move during the Repayment Fes, but I feel she’s even more stubborn than usual…[3]

The line drawn between idol and producer is starting to feel more like an impassable valley.

Kaoru: Huh, what? Did you do something like confess your love to her at Repayment Fes too, Hinata-kun...?

Hinata: Hmm? What do you mean, “too”? No way, Hakaze-senpai, did you...!?

Kaoru: No no no no, it’s not anything like that![4]

...Ahh, would you look at that! Anzu-chan’s calling me!

Hinata: Don’t change the subject, now~! How’d you propose? “I want to be your Yuuta-kun”, perhaps?!

Yuuta: You would confess like that, wouldn’t you? Do you really think that’ll make someone’s heart flutter?

Kaoru: Okay, quiet down a little! Anzu-chan’s voice is soft and quiet, so it’s hard to hear her over the phone—

Hmm? Ah, yes! I’m talking about the matter with 2wink and Hiiro-kun over dinner right now!

Hinata: Ah~... Did Anzu-san call because she was concerned about us?

Yuuta: Then why is she talking to Hakaze-senpai instead of contacting us directly...?

Does this mean you’re able to talk freely about even more sensitive matters? Congrats to the newly wedded couple!

Kaoru: Don’t tease… She’s genuinely worried right now…

It’s probably just because of what happened at the Setsubun Festival that she’s too nervous about interfering with 2wink directly.

Hinata: That’s gonna affect us forever, huh…

Yuuta: I personally feel like it had to happen, though. But okay, I get it now—she contacted you instead of Hiiro-kun, since he doesn’t know anything about the Setsubun Festival. So it was just a process of elimination.

Kaoru: Uu...! I’m happy she picked me, even if it was only just that…!

Hiiro: Hmm, at this point, even a process of elimination would be okay—we just need to decide who from 2wink will perform.

Kaoru: Yep, that’s why we’re discussing the matter together right now—To find the best way to do that.

Two heads are better than one—And we have four people with us now, so I’m sure we’ll come up with really nice ideas! ♪

Uhyah!? Anzu-chan says “there are five people!”

Should we let her participate in the meeting using HoldHand’s telework function, then?

Yuuta: Oh yeah, there was a function for that, wasn’t there? It was some sort of video call function like Skype’s. Then, let’s go ahead and invite Anzu-san to our room...

Hiiro: I see! Since the dormitory doesn’t allow women, Anzu-san can’t enter, but using data it becomes possible to invade and explore. You found the rule’s blind spot, huh?

Kaoru: Yep. I doubt we’d be allowed to do this in private rooms, of course, but this is a shared space, so it’s okay. ...Oh, it’s connected!

Hinata: Heheh~! Welcome to the rumored men’s dormitory! ♪

Yuuta: Ahaha, good evening, Anzu-san~! ♪ Are you at home right now?

Kaoru: Ggh, Anzu-chan looks so cute in casual wear...!

Wait, is that... is Anzu-chan in her room right now?

Oh right, you commute to ES from your home, right? I-Is this really alright for me to see?!

Yuuta: Get a hold of yourself, Hakaze-senpai. What happened, I thought you were supposed to always be reliable...?

Hinata: Hehe. But y’know, I’m happy. There’s all sorts of people thinking of us. It’s not just the two of us anymore.

Yuuta: But that’s also what makes it so hard. We can’t be burdening the people around us...

Though that doesn’t mean I want to return to that simple mindset where it’s just you and I, and everyone else are our enemies…

Hinata: Yeah, especially since we now have to fight amongst ourselves. I doubt we would’ve been able to survive this.

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Another reference to Ainu culture! Unlike large historical Japanese families, Ainu families would live on a single plot of land among one another, and reside in a single house. For example, upon marrying into a family, that person would move onto their land and into their house. If a couple had children, the house would be expanded to make room, so on and so forth.

The return of “Atai Hinata!” Refer to last chapter’s TL note.

Referring to the Repayment Festival of the previous year, Hinata made a subtle move towards Anzu, asking her if she had a crush on any of the idols in Yumenosaki. She responded firmly that a producer/idol relationship is unprofessional and she cares about her work, as well as her idols, very much. This caused Hinata to feel upset, nearly accusing her of “treating her idols as a mere job”, because Anzu had decided to keep a distance with her idols despite having previously encouraged Hinata not to keep a distance. Looking back, he recognizes it was a cruel emotional outburst of his.

It is.

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Sweets Box - assort 4

Author: Kino Seitaro

Characters: Hinata, Hiiro

Translator: Mika Enstars

Proofers: 310mc & Amagiiz

"Mhm, you see— I thought the reason Nii-san and I never had fights was because I don't know anything and can't think for myself."

Season: Summer

Location: Suburban Shopping Mall

The next day...

Hiiro: ...... *picks up product and inspects it closely*

...... *eyes shine as he looks at the label*

Hinata: Hiiro-kun.

Hiiro: ......

Hinata: Hiiro-kun?

Hiiro: Hm...?

Hinata: Were you listening~? Can you put that seasoning over there in our cart?

Hiiro: Aah, my bad. I was so mesmerized by all the "new things" that I got caught up in everything around me.

Coriander, cumin, nutmeg... These are all new to me. Aah, I've heard of cinnamon though. That one appears in a café's name[1], right?

However, I still cannot see "spaise" anywhere. I wonder where one is supposed to go to find it.

Hinata: Ahaha. A "spice" isn't a specific thing, it's more like a whole category of seasonings.

You sprinkle them in to add flavor to your dishes, cover up the smell of meat, and stuff like that ♪

Hiiro: Ooh! My hometown has herbs that are used for that. Spices must also be used fairly similarly, I'm guessing?

Hinata: Yup, yup! They're basically the same! Wow, amazing as always, Hiiro-kun. Didn't you get a perfect score on your test the other day? You really do have an amazing memory~!

So, let’s put that chili powder in the cart~ ♪

Hiiro: Okay. Is this one adequate?

Hinata: Yup, thankies! After that, we’ll put the rest of what Shiina-senpai needs in here, and... looks like we only have chocolate left!

Ummm. The other shopping list has...

Hiiro: Hinata-kun, is that thing over there some sort of food?

Hinata: Over where...?

Oh, they’re selling chocolate on that side, so it must be the candy section.

What you saw just now are probably those candies that come with a toy.

Hiiro: Candy that comes... with a toy?

Hinata: Yup. For example, this Sentai Hero ramune comes with a hero finger puppet!

Hiiro: Whoa, so there's a puppet in this small box...

Hinata: And it's not just sentai heroes! There’s candy toys of idols and magical girls[2] too ♪

I think there are fans who collect this Idol Bromide Gum here.

Hiiro: Aah, Aira has been buying a lot of these, actually! That explains why he's been chewing so much gum.

So the city has a culture like this, huh! How interesting!

But why sell candy and toys together, I wonder? Aren't there also stores that specifically specialize in selling toys?

Hinata: Hm~. Even I don't know what's up with that. Maybe it’s a marketing strategy or something.

Well, we're idols, not businessmen, y'know? If we were to start thinking about how to sell ourselves on top of everything else, the possibilities would be basically endless!

Hiiro: That's true, now that you mention it. The producer will do this type of work for us, so we should probably just follow orders.

Alkaloid is a unit of soldiers. By following orders, we're able to put on our very best performance. Perhaps that is why Tenshouin-senpai named us that way?

I didn't realize it until only just recently. Up until the end of MDM, I was so caught up in my own issues, I didn't have time to think about it.

But everyone living in the city helps teach me things that aren't common sense to me. It's an amazing thing.

Hinata: What's wrong, all of a sudden-? Your composure cooled so much that I feel like I'm going to catch a cold!

Hiiro: Ah, sorry. I seem to always act outlandish, huh? What you said just now made me find the answer for something I was thinking about yesterday.

Hinata-kun, you asked me if my brother and I have fought before, right?

Hinata: I did, but... what about it?

Hiiro: Mhm, you see— I thought the reason Nii-san and I never had fights was because I don't know anything and can't think for myself.

Hinata: ......?

Hiiro: And the reason I thought there wasn’t any need to think about how to sell myself, was because I didn't know anything about idols. I would just accept what I was told.

But recently Aira had organized the project Feather Touch, right? It was such a surprise to me, because it’s something I would’ve never thought of doing.

Because, Aira was thinking for himself. He had his own beliefs, and expressed it in the form of a project... It left a deep impression on me.

Aah, sorry. I really went off topic there, didn't I? I have what I want to say in my head, but I can't seem to be able to find the words.

What I'm trying to say is—it's the same thing when it comes to sibling fights. Fights occur when two people's viewpoints differ. If that's true, then are fights really all that bad?

2wink is a unit that can exchange beliefs and develop together. We in Alkaloid want to be that way, too.

You guys aren't taking any steps backwards... At least, that's what I think.

Hinata: Hiiro-kun...

Hiiro: Hinata-kun, can I also buy one of these Idol Bromide Gums?

I want to think for myself as well, so—I wish to collect this! I can't help but wonder what it's like to chew gum every single day. ♪

Hinata: Ah, yeah. I think that's good~. Seeing our idol work pay off in places even like this is pretty motivating as well, right?

...Whoa, and we're back to normal just like that?! After saying all that inspiring stuff, I was nearly knocked off my feet!

Hiiro: Aah, my apologies, I fell into my bad habit again...

Hinata: No, thank you, actually. It made me feel better.

"We" have been having fights throughout our entire journey, up until now. That won't change, and that's alright ♪

Hiiro: Mhm. Our futures have endless potential. Let's not look back, Hinata-kun!

Referring to Cafe "Cinnamon". Niki works there as well.

The specific text used here is actually "henshin heroines", aka "transforming heroines". Magical girls count as one, but the genre encompasses more than that.