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[HELIOS: Rising Heroes] - Faith Beams Card Story “Mentor of the Same Age”

Translation under the cut.

Male Customer A: Ah, there she is, there she is! The most beautiful waitress in 4000 years!

Male Customer B: You're right! Hah~~ She's so damn cute, and beautiful too...

Male Customer C: I'll try talking to her today!

Male Customer A & B: Wha??!!

Marion: ......

Male Customer A: You can't just run ahead like that! Didn't we promise to just watch over her?!

Male Customer B: That's right! In that case, then I'm gonna ask for her contact info!

Male Customer A & C: What??!!

Marion: Tch...

???: Hey, Waiter-san.

Marion: ...Yes, what is it?

Oh, it's you...

Faith: You have something on your hair.

Marion: Huh?

Faith: I'll pick it up for you, so stay still, 'kay?

Marion: ...?

Male Customers: Wh-whaaat??!!

Male Customer A: What's with that guy... He looks so intimate with the most beautiful waitress in 4000 years...

Male Customer B: But I mean, what's with that face... Isn't he incredibly beautiful?

Male Customer C: Ugh, I lost! When they both stand side by side, they look too powerful and I can't look at them!

Male Customers: Damn itttt~~!

Faith: There, all gone ♪

Marion: !! Faith...don't do anything unnecessary!

Faith: It wasn't unnecessary. I mean, just a bit more and those customers were about to be crushed by the most monstrous strength in 4000 years, right?

Marion: Wha...

You don't have to worry about that either! I could just ignore those guys and get on with it!

Faith: Hah...Okay, okay, I get it. Sorry for doing something unnecessary.

Marion: It really was. Who do you even think you are?

Hmph. That kind of thing was very "Brad's younger brother" of you, wasn't it?

Faith: ......

I really am sorry for my behaviour, but I think you owe me an apology for that just now.

Marion: Hah? And why do I have to apologize?

Faith: Because it irritates me. Being called "Brad's younger brother".

Marion: ......

Faith: You don't seem to like Brad either. I thought we could get along well in that regard.

Marion: Y-you're right that I don't like Brad...

But I have no intention of getting along with you. I don't want you to have a sense of camaraderie with me.

Faith: Oh, that so... Then that's enough. It's too troublesome, this conversation's over.

Marion: ......

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Faith: (Ah... I've come to relax, but that exchange left a bad taste in my mouth.)

(Well, I got involved myself and I deserved it, but...)

(I'll buy some of my favorite hot chocolates to make me feel better.)

(No but I think I'll have some truffles today. I'll make some coffee, and with the sweet truffles--)

Marion: Wha...

Faith: Huh? Marion?

...Why are you here?

Marion: That should be my line. Why are you in Blue North even though you're not in charge of this area?

Faith: My favorite chocolate store is here. You see, the one on that corner--

Faith: You know about it?

Marion: "Arc-en-ciel"?

Marion: ...I was just about to go there myself. Their chocolate goes well with my favorite tea.

Faith: Ooh, tea is good too. I was thinking of having coffee today, but should I have tea instead?

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Marion: Oi, why do I have to walk alongside you?

Faith: Who knows? I mean, it was just a coincidence that it happened the way it did. We’re going to the same place after all.

Marion: ......

Faith: I'm glad they still have truffles left. There're other limited time chocolates that I like too... I'm looking forward to eating them ♪

Marion: ...I'm sorry.

Faith: Huh?

Marion: I've rarely been compared to anyone else in my life...

I hadn't imagined that being called someone's brother, or someone's son, would be so uncomfortable.

So, that's why...it was my bad...

Faith: ......

I don't really care anymore. From now on, it's fine as long as you get along with me, and not just as "Brad's younger brother".

Marion: ...You don't have to be that involved with me.

Faith: Haha, of course you'd say that.

Fine, fine. In that case--

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Junior: HUAAA??!!

Faith: Haha. Ochibi-chan looks like he's been electrocuted.

Junior: Wh-wha... Ma-Mari...

Marion: Pardon my intrusion.

Junior: Why the hell is Marion hereee??!!

Faith: He came here for the chocolates. Plus he told me he'd recommend a tea to go with the chocolates.

Junior: Hah?! Wh-why are you guys...why?!

Wait, we gotta clean up! There's no place for Marion to sit down with all this mess!

Shit, there's so many empty carboard boxes...is this a bottle of sake?! I'mma throw everything inside Mentor's room!

Faith: Haha, sorry about the ruckus. Well, just sit back and relax.

Marion: Yeah...

Anyway, why do I have to teach you about tea?

Faith: Now, now. We're the same age, but you're already a Mentor, right?

I know I'm not your direct mentee, but please teach me a lot of stuff.

Marion: ...Haah.

Faith: Haha, I'll be in your care ♪

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[HELIOS: Rising Heroes] - Marion Blythe Card Story “My Perfect Self”

Translation under the cut.

3 years ago.

Marion: Haa...!

Phew...

It's over, huh. I heard that it's level 3, but it's not much different from the rest.

Brad: Marion.

Marion: ...Brad.

So you came. I've already retrieved the Substance on my own.

Brad: Why did you handle this alone? I told you to wait for the Mentor's instructions first when you receive a call from HQ.

Marion: I thought I could do it, so I handled it alone. What is with your way of talking even though I've retrieved it properly?

Brad: That just happened to be the result.

Rookies who have only been in the Academy for less than a month are not allowed to retrieve a level 3 Substance. It's to avoid danger, so make sure you follow what is taught.

Marion: Hah? And why do I have to listen to you?

I didn't ask to be taught in the first place, and I don't agree with this useless training system.

I can do anything without someone telling me what to do. There is nothing more useless than lowering my level to meet the standards of ordinary people.

Brad: ......

Marion: What, do you still have something to say?

Brad: Marion Blythe. You are the youngest person ever to graduate from the Academy and become a Hero.

However, now that you're in this position, don't think that you can overcome anything from here on out by yourself.

Don't fall behind when you find yourself in a situation, and follow the instructions of those higher than you without a word. Pride can be fatal.

Marion: ...Who the hell do you think you are? What's so great about being a mentor? You were born before me, and you became a Hero before me, and that's it, right?

I was in fact earlier...

Brad: What is it?

Marion: ...Nevermind. Anyway, unlike ordinary people, I can do anything without being taught. You just need to understand that. 

Brad: It's in disarray.

Marion: ...Huh?

Brad: Your tie is in disarray. ...The knot is unbalanced. Did you tie it too tight?

Did you tie it while keeping it in shape? If you are not used it, you can practice while looking at the mirror.

Marion: Wha...

Brad: If you don't know how to tie a knot, I can teach you that as your mentor. If you don't like that, you can ask Dr. Nova instead.

There is no such thing as a person who can do anything without being taught. It's better to be a little more flexible in the future before you grow out of it.

Marion: Shut up! My tie doesn't matter now, does it?!

Wh-what mentor! I hate you, don't you ever talk to me again!

Brad: ......

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Marion: Uu...uuu...

Nova: Hey, Jack. What happened to Marion~?

I woke up and there he was, lying in front of the mirror the whole time. I asked him what was wrong, but he just told me not to talk to him...

Jack: He seems to be facing the mirror and tying and untying his tie over and over again.

Nova: His tie?

Jack: Sometimes, he throws it away as if he is having a tantrum, but he picks it up again and tie it back together...

Nova: Is he having trouble tying his tie? Now that you mention it, now that they're wearing uniforms, they have to wear a tie every day, don't they?

I didn't think it would be a problem since he hadn't shown any signs of being troubled over it until now... I wonder if I should teach him properly once~?

Jack: But you were told not to talk to him, right?

Nova: Yeah...

Jack: In the first place, can Nova even tie a tie?

Nova: Huh?! O-of course I can! What do you even think of me?

...Well, I haven't dressed properly in a while, so I might have forgotten how.

Jack: Jack figured...

Nova: But the fact that he came all this way to practice doesn't mean that he wants me to help, does it?

He's struggling so hard...I really can't stand this!

Jack: Please wait, Nova. Jack thinks that you should watch over him gently.

He has always been that way, but since he entered the hospital, he has become especially eager to do everything by himself. Please do not interfere and just watch over him.

Nova: I-I see... Marion is trying to grow up, isn't he?

When he was little, I taught him how to wear clothes, make pancakes, and many other things. I'm a bit lonely~...

Jack: Jack is also lonely, however Jack is really looking forward to seeing how Marion is going to grow up.

Nova: Uu, Jaaackkk~...

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A few days later.

Brad: --These are today's agenda. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Marion: ......

Brad: Marion, do you have anything to say? ...Or rather, you are in a good mood today.

Marion: Not really, it's the same as always, isn't it?

Brad: ...?

Marion: (I can finally tie my tie perfectly.)

(It's so perfect and beautifully tied that it's impeccable. Moreover, I did it by myself without anyone teaching me...)

(Brad also looked like he couldn't say anything. Hmph, I don't want to have to deal with that guy again.)

Brad: Ah, I forgot to tell you something.

We're going to have a medical checkup soon. All the staff members involved in HELIOS are required to undergo this examination without exception.

As in a general health checkup, there is a medical interview, palpation, x-rays and blood tests--

Marion: B-Blood test?!

Brad: What's wrong, Marion?

Marion: ......

(Blood test means...a-an injection, right?)

(I don't want to take it...but I can't say that in front of this guy even if I die!)

(Uuu~...  There's nothing I can't do...!)

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[HELIOS: Rising Heroes] - Will Sprout Card Story “The Missing Oshiruko”

Translation under the cut.

Will: There are only three mochi left that Akira bought. ...But they're getting a bit hard.

It's delicious when baked and sprinkled with sugar, but I think I'll have a hard time eating it like this...

I know! Why don't I just make it into oshiruko? It'll be soft when it's cooked.

Fufu, I'm the only one who'll eat it, so I'll make it really really sweet ♪

Now that I've decided that, I need to go buy some red bean paste. Since I'm already going out of my way, let's take a little trip to Little Tokyo.

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Will: (I like the usual Little Tokyo because it gives me a sense of a different culture, but the atmosphere of New Year's is especially exciting, too.)

(When I was little, I was too weak to go out much, so I only learned about Japanese culture from books and TV...)

(When I first visited Little Tokyo, I was so excited about everything I saw and experienced.)

Good afternoon, sir.

Shopkeeper: Ooh, if it isn't Will. Welcome. Gonna get some manju?

Will: Ahaha. I'd love some manju, but today I want to buy red bean paste. I'm planning to make oshiruko.

I really love Akabekodo-san's red bean paste... I've decided that whenever I cook something that uses red bean paste, I'll definitely use the red bean paste from here.

Shopkeeper: Happy to hear that. The manju is on the house.

Will: Wah, thank you so much...! 

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Will: Now that I have red bean paste, let's start making the oshiruko. First, let's boil some water--

Oscar: Will, do you have a minute? I have a favor to ask of you.

Oh, are you cooking something?

Will: Ah, yes. I was thinking of making oshiruko...

I'm still in the middle of preparing, so it's okay. What's the matter?

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Will: (Alexander-kun seems to be in a good mood after having his cage cleaned ♪ )

(I was asked to watch him while the cage was cleaned so he wouldn't escape, but he was very quiet and well-behaved.)

(Oscar-san said that Alexander-kun was given some splendid food on New Year, so maybe that put him in a good mood?)

Fufu.

...Huh? What's this?

(There's something in the pot where I was going to make oshiruko... Is this--ozoni?)

Akira: Oh, Will. You're here?

Will: Akira? You're back. I didn't notice because I was in Oscar-san's room.

By the way, that food you're eating....

Akira: Oh, it's ozoni. My parents taught me how to make it when I was back home the other day.

I remembered that I had some leftover mochi that I bought the other day, so I made them. And somehow there was already water boiling.

Hehe. My mom said it was the pride and joy of the Otori family for generations, and it was definitely delicious. It's not sweet, but do you wanna try it?

Will: Ah, no...I'm good.

Akira: That so?

Will: (Oshiruko...)

(I wanted to eat it, but I guess it's fine... I'll just buy the mochi again.)

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Akira: ...Will?

Will: Hm? What's wrong, Akira? It's rare of you to look so meek...

Akira: Well, actually. I heard from Oscar that you were going to make oshiruko.

When I think about it, of course you've decided to boil that water with the intention of using it. ...I'm sorry for turning it into ozoni without permission.

Will: It's not your fault. It's my fault for not keeping an eye on it...besides that mochi was bought by you anyway, right?

Akira: No, that's not going to make me feel any better!

So, here's a little something for you.

Will: Akabekodo's manju...!

Akira: There was some red bean paste from Akabekodo in the fridge. I figured you must've been planning to use it to make the oshiruko. I'm really sorry about that...

Will: ...I'm sorry to have made you go out of your way, too.

Fufu...but this manju is delicious. Thanks, Akira.

Akira: Is that so. Then I'm glad ♪

Will: (I guess I'm so simple that eating sweet things can make me happy so easily.)

Hey, do you still have the ozoni that you made?

I think I'll have a taste of the pride and joy passed down in the Otori family for generations.

Akira: Yeah! There's no mochi left, but there's still plenty of ingredients.

Will: Let's buy some mochi another time. Maybe I'll ask you to eat my oshiruko, too.

Akira: I-I'll hold off on that...

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[HELIOS: Rising Heroes] - Gray Reverse Card Story “Gamer Gloom”

Translation under the cut.

Gray: Sigh...

Already the mid-boss? That was fast...

From the looks of this map...if I don't block the passage over here, enemy reinforcements will come after a certain time from the start of the boss battle...

The recovery item in the middle looks like a trap, too... If I take it, additional small fries will invade the area... I'd better destroy the enemies here first.

...It's a new game in a long-running series, but each time a new one comes out, the difficulty level seems to go down as well.

If they don't make it as difficult as the early series, I'll be able to clear it in no time...

Okay, it's the big boss... I've got enough firepower on hand, and if I keep pushing, I can win...

...Alright, I won.

......

(But when you win a game...)

(In the real world, I failed again today... I didn't notice the people in trouble when I was leading the evacuation, and when I saw them panicking, I got nervous too...)

(By the time I realized it, Billy-kun had already called out to me...sigh...)

...?!

Billy: Gray, what are you doing in the dark~?

I thought there was no one in the room because the lights were off, but then I saw that only the back of the room was lit up, which scared me a little. It was like a horror movie.

Gray: Uu, sorry for scaring you...

Billy: Don't mind it~ You were playing a game, weren't you?

Ah, I like that game, too! The new one just came out, right? Did you buy it, Gray?

Gray: Y-yeah...

Billy: I got into it from the middle of the series, but even the early ones have a reputation for being really fun.

By the way...

Gray: Um...which number do you like, Billy-kun? I like the first one...

Billy: Hmm, I guess I like the fourth one. I haven't done the early series yet.

Gray: Ah, I see...

(Billy-kun is trying to talk to me, but I can't keep the conversation going...)

(I'm not very good at reading the timing of conversations...this is why I can't get along well with people in the city...why am I so...)

Billy: By the way, are you good at playing games?

Gray: Eh? Y-yeah, I guess...

Billy: Can you teach me, then? There's a game I can't seem to get through. It's a game on my phone...

Look, it's this one! You've done this before, right?

Gray: Yeah, I have. I can more or less help you clear it. I haven't played it that much, though...

Billy: Clearing it is enough! Yay, I'm glad to have a strong friend ♪

Gray: ...I remember this game not being that hard, though.

(The basic quest part is an RPG, and only the boss battles have more action elements to it...)

Billy: Really? It's hard for me~ I'm having a hard time with the first boss.

Gray: I see...

(I wonder if it's hard for people who aren't used to action games...?)

Billy: Alright, Gray! Let's go kill the boss...☆

Gray: W-wait a minute...! Um...can you show me your equipment?

Billy: Okay, of course! Here.

Gray: Um...ah, this might not be enough firepower.

First, you need to talk to the people in the city in the quest part to gather information...

Billy: Information?

Gray: Yeah. In this game, buying new items and level-up events are triggered by conversations with people in the city.

You can talk to people who seem to be in a bit of trouble, or who are behaving differently than the others.

Billy: I see~ Oh, I found someone suspicious right away! Let's go talk to him ♪

Uh-huh...I see...

Wow, this is my first time seeing an event like this! Hyu~ Level up ☆

Gray: (Looks like it went alright...)

Billy: Hey, don't you think this hero is kinda like me?

Gray: Eh? I guess...

Billy: You know, gathering information from various people to level up...kinda like an informant, y'know?

Gray: ...Now that you say that, I guess you're right.

I can talk to people in the city like this because it's in a game world, but you can also talk to various people like this in real life...

Billy: I know you'll soon learn how to converse with people.

Besides, compared to before, I think you're able to evacuate people in the city when Substance or Eclipse appears now, right?

Gray: ...But I failed at today's patrol...I still haven't...

Billy: You think so~?

Ooh, Gray! We're entering a boss battle at Area 6!

It's much stronger than before. Alright, I'll take you down...☆

Gray: G-good luck! As long as you have the right equipment, this enemy isn't that hard...

Billy: Eeh, it attacked me out of nowhere...! Whoa, I can't escape~~!

Gray: C-calm down, Billy-kun!

If you watch them closely, you'll find the right moment to attack it.

This enemy will have a gap before and after a big attack, so it's best to keep a good distance while swinging down and attacking at the same time.

Other enemies have their own characteristics, so if you observe them, you'll know when to attack.

Billy: I see, observation's important, huh~ Just like dealing with humans.

So just like the quest part earlier, you can figure out your next move by observing your opponent's situation ♪

Gray: (Just like dealing with humans... I've never thought about it that way...)

Billy: Ooh, I think I can win...! Go, go, go, go...!

Yay~, I won! This is the first time I defeated this boss, yay!

It's because you called out to me that I was able to calm down.

Your teaching method was thorough, so it was really helpful. I was only able to clear it because of you, Gray ♪

Gray: No, I didn't really... Thank you, Billy-kun.

Billy: Hm? But I didn't do anything? I should be the one thanking you.

Gray: (Because of what Billy-kun said, I also noticed something.)

(Just like in a game, if you observe the other person, you'll be able to see what they want...)

(You may be able to notice people in trouble and prioritize your actions even when evacuating a large number of people. At the very least, I might be able to reduce the number of mistakes like today...)

(I'm quite a good observer...I'll try to do my best, little by little.)

(Let's start with what I can do tomorrow. In order to become a proper Hero...)

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[HELIOS: Rising Heroes] - Gray Reverse Card Story “First Fan”

Translation under the cut.

Gray: The weather feels nice, doesn't it, Buddy?

Buddy: Woof woof!

Gray: (I have the day off today so I can hang out with Buddy all day...♪)

I'm glad that the sector I was born and raised in was Green East. I can meet Buddy on my way home and go for a walk with him.

I want to see Buddy as much as possible, since I can't live with him...

Buddy: Woo~of.

Gray: I'm still no good as a Hero, and I have all kinds of problems...

Aah, but my roommate...Billy-kun, is a good kid. I think I can get along with him...

Billy-kun and I sometimes go out for dinner together. He knows a lot of restaurants, and we have a lot of fun just talking...

Buddy: Woof!

Gray: ...It's unfortunate that I'm on the same team as Asch, but other than that, I'm fine. That's why I'll do my best.

Buddy: Woof woof!

Gray: (Since I always see Asch whenever I'm in the tower, I'll try to get out of the tower on my off days.)

(It might be a good idea to take Buddy for a walk around the city...♪)

Passerby A: Hey, hey, that guy in the uniform, is he a Hero?

Passerby B: Eh, which one? ...Was there someone like that? I'm not a Hero fanatic like you so I'm not that familiar with it, but I don't think I've ever seen him before.

Passerby A: Hmm...I'm not too sure, either. I thought I saw him in the video of the entrance ceremony, but...yeah, maybe it's just a costume.

Passerby B: Speaking of Heroes, who's your pick for rookie of the year?

Passerby A: Let's see... Faith-kun is definitely a candidate; but I guess Junior-kun, whose father was also a Hero, is a good choice, too ♪ Oh, and North's Ren Kisaragi also has a great reputation...

Gray: (Co-costume...)

(Even the other kids have fans...Uu, I can't believe they can't even remember me...)

(...But it's no wonder I don't have any fans. I haven't done anything remarkable, and there's no way anyone would recognize me as a Hero yet...)

Buddy: Wo~of...

Gray: Are you trying to cheer me up? Thanks, Buddy.

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Gray: Phew...let's take a little break at the park.

Boy: Uu...hick, hick, sniff...

Gray: (Ehh, he's crying...?!)

(No one seems to care...what happened here...)

Umm, are you okay...?

Boy: Hick...my mom is gone...she was here a while ago, and before I realized she was gone...

Gray: Eh, does that mean...you're lost...?

Boy: Hick, mom...

Gray: Uh, um, don't cry... Should I get someone else to help me...?

Buddy: Woof, woof!

Gray: (Is Buddy trying to comfort this kid...?)

Boy: A big dog...wah, he's coming to me...♪

Gray: (The kid has cheered up... Good job, Buddy!)

(What can I do...oh!)

Hey...do you like Heroes? I'll give you a Hero badge if you want.

Boy: Really?! I like Jay!

Gray: Fufu, there are different types so you can choose the one you like...here.

Boy: Umm, which one should I choose... Huh? Isn't that you?

Gray: Huh? Y-yeah...I'm also a Hero. I'm still just a rookie though...

Boy: That's awesome! Heroes are so cool~!

Gray: Haha, I'm still not very active...

Now that you've stopped crying, should we find your mother together?

Boy: Yeah! I have a Hero with me, so I'll be okay! ...That's how it is ♪

Gray: Y-yeah... Heroes are the citizen's allies...

Hey, do you have anything that might help us find your mother...?

Boy: Well...ah, I have a handkerchief!

Gray: Thank you. Buddy's got a good nose, so we'll have him follow the scent of the handkerchief to your mother.

I'll be counting on you, Buddy.

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Mother: Thank you so much for protecting my son!

Boy: Moooom!

Mother: I'm sorry I took my eyes off you...I'm so glad you're okay...

Gray: (I'm glad they both look happy...)

Boy: Thank you, Big Bro, Buddy! I'll always support you!

Do your best from now on! Bye~bye!

Gray: !

(That's the first time someone gave me their support...!)

Buddy! That kid said he's going to support me. That means...he's my fan, right?

Fufu, my first fan...

It's thanks to Buddy that he found his mother, and that I got a fan...!

Buddy: Woof woof.

Gray: Ahaha! That tickles, Buddy.

You're really amazing, Buddy; you opened up my heart while I was feeling helpless...

It's because of you that I was able to help that kid. Buddy really is my precious "buddy", after all.

Buddy: Woo~of...♪

Gray: (I still have a lot of work to do as a Hero, but I'll keep working at it like this, step by step.)

Buddy, please watch over me...♪

Buddy: Woof!

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[HELIOS: Rising Heroes] - Leonard Wright Jr. Card Story “Casinos Are Full of Dangers!”

Translation under the cut.

Junior: ♪ ~

Faith: You seem to be in a good mood, huh, Ochibi-chan?

Junior: I'm going undercover on a special mission, it's natural I get excited. I can't believe you and Keith don't want to do it.

The day to infiltrate the casino has been decided.

Brad just told me that the investigation of Keith's earlier infiltration isn't progressing well, so I'm gonna have an interview at the casino the day after tomorrow.

Faith: Hmm, is that so...

Junior: Ah, you can't replace me even if you wanna go undercover now!

Faith: I don't want to, so don't worry.

Junior: Absolutely not! 100% not!

Faith: Yeah, yeah. Absolutely, definitely, 100% not.

Junior: Fufun, then it's fine ★

My first special mission is an undercover investigation into a casino, huh. I wonder what kind of place it is...

Faith: ...Ochibi-chan, are you maybe looking forward to going to the casino, and not just the undercover investigation?

Junior: Huh?!

Faith: Have you ever been to a casino?

Junior: Uh......nope.

Faith: Aha, no wonder you're so excited. Casinos give off an image of being fun and glamorous, don't they?

Junior: Th-that's not it!! I just can't wait for my special mission!

Faith: Sure, sure. You don't have to get angry.

Junior: ...It's true that I've never been to a casino, but since the day I heard about the special mission, I've been watching movies about casinos every day to find out what kind of place it is.

Faith: You looked it up in a movie? Fufu, you're serious about this, aren't you?

Junior: Fuuuuuck! What's so funny in what I said just now?! You're making fun of me!!

Faith: I wasn't making fun of you, I just think it's a good idea. That was a compliment.

Junior: Th-that's kinda annoying...

Wait, have you ever been to a casino?

Faith: I have. My clubmates took me there. It's pretty recent.

Junior: ...Hmm?

Faith: It's a casino in the Yellow West, but it's not the same one as Bel Age, the one you're going to visit, and it seems to cater to a younger crowd.

Junior: ......

Faith: What's wrong, Ochibi-chan? You look uneasy.

Junior: N-no, I don't!

Faith: Are you wondering what an actual casino is like?

Junior: I'm not! ...But if you really wanna say it, then I'll gladly hear you out.

Faith: Aha, I'll tell you if you beg ♪ 

Junior: Wha?!

Faith: When I was taken there, there seemed to be a relatively young crowd. On the other hand, there weren't many older people; maybe they went to Bel Age, the place you're gonna infiltrate.

Basically it was a fun place to be, but...I never expected something like that to happen...

Junior: Huh? Wh-what happened?

Faith: ...It was my first time in a casino, so I was having fun with a guy who told me he was a regular.

Then all of a sudden there were cheers from the nearby seats.

Junior: What? Did they hit the jackpot or something? Like the one I saw in the movie...

Faith: Right. A customer who bet a lot of money won the game.

The game was roulette, and the amount was a whopping...one million dollars.

Junior: Wha?! That's a lotta money!

Faith: Yup, so even the guests at the surrounding tables joined in and made a huge deal out of it.

Junior: That's an amount of money that the average person won't see.

I guess there are times when you can really win that much money. But for some reason in casino movies, they're often always cheating...

Faith: They did cheat.

Junior: What?! Something right out a movie...?!

Faith: The regular customers started saying that the dealer was acting strangely, so they surrounded him.

It was a critical situation, and we've never experienced something like that before so we could only watch...

Junior: ......

Faith: Then all of a sudden the police came. We were all told not to move.

Junior: ?!

Faith: So, while we were sitting there like we were told to, the police searched all over the place--

The next thing I knew, the police and the dealer were gone, and the number of the customers was down by half. And, of course, the customer who won the huge money was gone, too.

Junior: ...He was taken by the police, for cheating.

Faith: Nope. The police who came to the casino were fake and members of the Ikasama group.

On the contrary, it seems that more than half of the people in the room were in on it, including the customer who said the dealer was suspicious and the customer who was making a lot of noise around him.

By the time the real police arrived, most of the store's sales had been stolen. The fake police were in and out of the rooms for some reason, like they were inspecting the scene or something, and that gave them the opportunity...

Junior: W-whoa... I didn't know something right out a movie happened...

Faith: ......

Junior: ...I seriously had no idea. Even though I've been checking SNS and stuff to know what's going on in the city.

Hm? If there was a major incident like that in a Yellow West casino, I'm sure us Heroes would've heard about it, right?

Faith: ...Pfft.

Junior: Wha?! Oi, shitty DJ! Why the hell are you laughing?!

Faith: Ochibi-chan is so simple... No, more like honest...

Junior: Hah! D-did you make that up?!

Faith: Haha, I did. I thought you'd find out halfway through, but you kept asking me all the way through the end, so I was wondering how I was going to end the story.

Ah, but it's true that I've been to the casino. I played a little bit of slot and left without incident.

Junior: Guhhhh~~!! So you've been there!!!!

Faith: That's what you're irritated about?

Are you sure you can go undercover even when you got tricked by a story that's so obviously fake?

Also, don't show your emotions too much in a place like that. Otherwise, you'll be sitting ducks. Haha, maybe it's a bit hard for you, Ochibi-chan.

Even if you're excited about your first time in a casino, focus on your special mission and don't play around ♪ 

Junior: Fuuuuck!!!! Are you my guardian?! Don't treat me like a fucking kiiiiid!!

[grayrevrs]

[HELIOS: Rising Heroes] - Leonard Wright Jr. Card Story “Pipsqueak the Hero”

Translation under the cut.

Manager: Hey, Pipsqueak! Bring this and this to table 8!

Junior: Y-yes! I'll bring it right away!

(The manager called me "Pipsqueak" again. Shit, just because he's the manager--)

Boy: Pipsqueak?

Junior: ...Hah?

Girl: Is your name Pipsqueak? Ahaha, that's so funny!

Junior: Wh...what the hell is with you kids? I'm not a pipsqueak!

Girl: Kyaaa! The pipsqueak got mad!

Boy: Uwaah, let's run! Kyahahaha!

Junior: Hey, wait! Don't run around the diner--

Billy: HEY, HEY! Lightning Boy, you're supposed to deliver the order to the customers, right?

Junior: But it's because of those brats!

Billy: You shouldn't get upset with little kids. I'll take care of them, so hurry up and bring the food.

----

Junior: ...O-okay, fine.

Billy: Don't worry about them ~ ♪ They went back to their seats quietly, thanks to my magic and sweet candies ♡

Billy: Did you get the food to the customers before it got cold?

Junior: Hmph, of course... What happened to those brats?

Junior: Hah? You have to scold them harder or they won't understand.

Billy: Now, now. That's exactly what the mothers did after they returned to their seats.

Junior: Seriously... They were so rude to me, even though I'm a complete stranger.

Billy: Ah, "Pipsqueak~♡", right? Isn't it fine? It just means they feel familiar with you.

I think it's much better than being hated or feared~ Not only as a waiter, but also as a Hero ♪

Junior: Familiar, my ass... I've had to put up with being called that by the manager, so why do I have to put up with those kids--

Male Customer: Oi, Junior! Thanks for the food, I'll drop by again.

Female Customer: Me too. Thanks for serving me. Good luck, Junior.

Junior: !! Thank you...so much...

Billy: Wow, aren't you popular ♪ Are they maybe your fans?

Junior: ...I never said they were.

Billy: How nice ~ ♪ I'd be happy if they could also talk to me like that. I guess that's what you call being familiar--

Junior: Those people seem to be more of my dad's fans than mine.

Billy: Your dad... You're the son of "The Lightning", so they're happy to see you and want to support you.

Hmm, I get it, though. So that's why you don't look so happy.

Junior: It's not that I'm not happy about it... I just feel sensitive when people bring up my dad...

Billy: Hmm? If I were you, I'd use my dad's name and accomplishments as much as I could.

But I guess you want people's support without that. 

Junior: ......

--The next day--

Boy: Ah, it's Pipsqueak!

Girl: It is! Pipsqueak~!

Junior: !! It's you brats again!

Boy & Girl: Kyaaaaaaa ♪ 

Junior: (Shit, they're running around in the diner again...)

(Goggles just went out to clean the front. I have to do something about them today...)

Masked Man: Give us all your money!!!

Junior: ...?

Masked Man: You're the manager here, aren't you? Now be quiet and fill this bag with money!

Manager: I-I understand... I understand, so don't shoot.

Masked Man: All of you customers better keep your mouths shut! If you make any noise or do anything strange, I'll shoot you with this gun!

Junior: (A-are you forreal... This is a robbery without a doubt, isn't it?)

(...What should I do? He's alone, and if I use my ability I can take him down quickly.)

(Right now he's pointing the gun at the manager, I'll take him down the moment he walks away with the money--)

Boy: Wow, it's a pistol! A pistol~!

Junior: ?!

Girl: Uncle, you look weird. I can only see your eyes and your mouth.

Masked Man: Wh-what's with these kids? Don't come over here!

Manager: Oi, stop it! Don't point your gun at the children!

Masked Man: You bastard, I told you to be quiet!!!

Junior: (Shit...!)

Stop it, you fucker!

(Junior uses his ability)

Masked Man: Gaahh?!

----

Manager: You saved me... Thanks, Pipsqueak.

Junior: N-no. I'm just doing my job as a Hero...

I'm glad we were able to catch the robber safely and no one got hurt. Those brats gave me quite the fright--

Boy: Pipsqueak~!

Girl: You're so awesome! So Pipsqueak's a Hero!

Junior: Whoa?! What the hell are you doing, stop clinging to me!

Boy: You caught the bad guy using that lightning strike! So cool!

Junior: ...Huh?

Girl: Thank you, Pipsqueak! I loooove you!

Junior: Y...yeah...

Billy: Nihihi. Seems like you've gained another fan, Lightning Boy.

They don't seem to know your dad, and they seem to have taken a liking to "Pipsqueak" for who you are. Good for you ♡

Junior: ...I ain't "Pipsqueak".

Billy: You keep saying that~ You're bursting with happiness, y'know.

Junior: !! S-shut up! I'm going back to work...!