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Guys I don't think I believe her...

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Charade Maniacs Spoilers!!!! Headcanon Aster design

I'm not 100% sold on this one so he might get a second design soon :) I asked in a Twitter poll whether he might have looked A) Close to in-game design, B) Similar to Fujiki, C) Very techy/robotic, D) Very angel/god-like. B and C tied, but I'm still not 100% sold on him(them?) not having blue hair. On another note, I fully believe the design they showed for him in the prequel (the long hair faceless person pic) is supposed to be a nod to his original version so I'm keeping the long hair and androgynous body.

Y'all don't understand just HOW MUCH I need more info on the earlier parts of the timeline. I want to see him chasing Fukiji around the base with the bouncers and also annoying everyone but her tf out because the other programmers definitely had it out for him and I bet he deserved it.

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60 seconds Haiji VS 60 minutes Haiji

Guess who had forgotten the password to this account /silly

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I love Haiji a normal amount :)

Might make Hiyori too and turn them into a charm one day who knows teehee

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Charade Maniacs B's-LOG SPECIAL TALK 3 / IOCHI - BANJO - HAIJI

[WHO SEEMS TO HAVE THE DEEPEST FRIENDSHIPS]

Iochi: Oh? A message from Akase.

Banjo: From Akase? Is it something urgent?

Haiji: Hmmm? It says: "A question for Iochi. Who do you think would have the deepest friendships?"

Iochi: Hey, hey, you shouldn't be peeking at people's devices, you know? But, someone who seems to have the deepest friendships, huh…

Haiji: What is a 'big friendship'? Having a heavy friend?

Banjo: Wrong. It means you care a lot about your friends, stuff like that.

Iochi: I think someone like Dazai? He’s very observant of those around him and seems like the type who could never leave anyone behind.

Banjo: That seems likely. He does have that good-natured aura to him. ...I'm thinking of Chigasaki.

Haiji: Why?

Banjo: He can't leave anyone behind either, right? It has to be because he is a kind person.

Haiji: Does being a kind person mean having deep friendships?

Iochi: You can't say that's a rule, but… there's the mental image that many are like that. Haiji, who do you think?

Haiji: Me? I think...

Banjo: Huh? What are you looking-... Aah. So Gyobu is there, in the garden.

Iochi: ...that means, Haiji, you think Gyobu has deep friendships?

Haiji: Yeah, that's what I think.

Banjo: Isn't he like the coldest one when it comes to friendships?

Iochi: He's hard to figure out, isn't he? I do wonder what he's really like.

Haiji: I'm so excited to check the answers.

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Charade Maniacs B's-LOG SPECIAL TALK 2 / CHIGASAKI - FUTAMI - EBANA

[WHO WOULD SURVIVE EVEN ON A DESERT ISLAND]

CHIGASAKI: ...hm? A message from Gyobu has...

EBANA: From that guy? I bet it's some nonsense, right?

FUTAMI: What was it about?

CHIGASAKI: It says... "Hiyaaa☆ Chigasaki! Just a mere question, who do you think would survive even on a deserted island?'' seems like that's all.

EBANA: Stuuuuuuuuuuuuuupid...

FUTAMI: Doesn't Akase seem like he would be able to survive? He probably has good survival skills.

EBANA: huh? Why are you responding so serious-

CHIGASAKI: That's right, I think someone like Haiji would kinda be able to survive. He would just live doing his own thing even on a desert island.

EBANA: I said, WHY are you being so seri-

FUTAMI: And Ebana? Who do you think would survive?

CHIGASAKI: We would really like to hear your opinions on this matter so please, go ahead.

EBANA: Oh, u-uh... I-iochi... maybe? When they smashed that pumpkin the other day..., I feel like they'd somehow be able to manage.

FUTAMI: Aah. certainly... I bet they'd survive as if everything was normal.

CHIGASAKI: Maybe it'd be good for us to learn from them how to be that tough huh...

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Charade Maniacs B's-LOG SPECIAL TALK 1 / AKASE - DAZAI - GYOBU

[SOMEONE YOU WOULDN'T WANT AS YOUR ENEMY]

AKASE: ...I have nothing to do. Ugh, I know this isn't the situation to be saying that I'm free but I'm free.

DAZAI: If you're free, why don't you go outside and investigate? (could be interpreted as we)

GYOBU: Then, why don't we chat?

AKASE: Chatting...? 'bout what?

GYOUBU: For times like this, we use this app that I don't really get why is even here to decide on a topic~~~

DAZAI: ...Hm? What did it say?

GYOBU: It says [Someone you wouldn't want to make your enemy] ...Anyone comes to mind?

AKASE: An enemy... huuhhh. Ooh, maybe someone like Futami? He seems like the type who could be scary if you anger him.

DAZAI: I get what you say. ...For me, it's Banjo, yup.

AKASE: Banjo? Why?

DAZAI: ...Like, doesn't he seem like he holds grudges for quite a while?

GYOBU: 100%~~? I think I'm going with Kei-chan...

DAZAI: Ebana? In comparison, isn't he the least dangerous...? Even though he does lose his temper.

GYOBU: 'Cause!! He's definitely leaving you without food. You'd hate it right.

AKASE: That'd be terrible!!!!!

DAZAI: Agh... Let's not make Ebana our enemy...

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TakuHiyo / Matching icons 🩷🩵

+ White background version, feel free to use them as icons if you want!

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They get along so well / TakuHiyo

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Takumi Haiji Birthday Art! [Reupload]

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🎭 Masterlist of my Charade Maniacs content 🎭

Translation List (#charade maniacs translations)

All day with you [キミとの一日] / Dazai Mei, Souta Gyobu, Takumi Haiji

Free spirits' lunch conditions [自由人のお昼事情] / Futami Ryoichi, Souta Gyobu, Takumi Haiji

5th Anniversary Letter / Takumi Haiji [Night Letter]

2023 Otomate Party Messages / Takumi Haiji [Wedding message and Heart message]

B's-LOG SPECIAL TALK 1 / AKASE - DAZAI - GYOBU

B's-LOG SPECIAL TALK 2 / CHIGASAKI - FUTAMI - EBANA

B's-LOG SPECIAL TALK 3 / IOCHI - BANJO - HAIJI

Fanfics (#charamani fanfic)

Asterhiyo - Aster 2.0 is not a cool name (Post-Bad Truth End)

Fanart (#charamani fanart)

Haiji Bday art 2023

Cat Haiji

Penguin onesie Haiji

Full-body Haiji

They get along so well / TakuHiyo

5th anniversary charamani / Hiyori (twt)

Stage Act Haiji WIP (twt)

Matching heart icons / TakuHiyo

6th anniversary charamani / Haiji (twt)

Chibi Haiji Headshot

60 seconds Haiji VS 60 minutes

HUGE SPOILERS - Headcanon Aster design

I don't think I believe her

Headcanons (#charamani headcanons)

Cat Haiji's amazing adventures

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Charade Maniacs 2023 Otomate Party | Takumi Haiji [Wedding message and Heart message]

I found Haiji's acrylic message and heart keychain!!! The acrylic message is my new roman empire that's the only thing I'll care about from now on it was nice to meet you all. Read once you've finished the game!

HEART PHOTOCARD

"

There you go, it's ice cream! You'll eat it, right...?

The one I have here is sweet and delicious but,

...now that I look at yours

I can't help but want to take a bite.

Can I have just one bite?

I'll give you mine too,

so let's do halfsies.

"

ACRYLIC MESSAGE

"

Hm..., you did like romantic talk, didn't you?

Since I'm thinking all the time 'I reaaaally want her to marry me', I thought I might as well tell you directly.

Because I want to marry you as soon as possible...

...but we can't do it yet, right?

Then, let's discuss it! What kind of wedding do we want to have?

As for me, I want to prepare lots of balloons and flowers to decorate!

Let's prepare sweets and cakes too!

Surrounded by our favorite things, we'll have the wedding of our dreams.

Don't you think this would be wonderful?

More than anyone else, I can gift you the most perfect wedding.

So please, marry me.

"

Autor's note: Can you hear me sobbing? I will never be over how his proposal is not marry me because I'll be a good husband, we'll be happy yada yada yada, his argument is marry me because I'm a god-tier wedding planner and he was so real for that. Also, I tried to convey this with lots of exclamation points, but he's speaking in a very very VERY excited way I could feel him giggling through the note. I didn't really get what they were trying to imply saying that they can't get married yet? Is this post Truth Ending and the problem is that he does not have a humanoid body? Then, will he get one? Is it because they're still having trouble with the Ministry? Does this imply that Haiji survives at the end? Or is he so urgent because they're going to kill him off? Is it because Hiyori is too young? Is he just saying that he can't spawn a wedding ceremony out of thin air so they have to wait a little bit and think things through? SO MANY QUESTIONS. I'll accept a sequel with the answers (please) (also don't kill him off) (that's just mean) (he's blue) (like come on) (bro just wants to inflate a lot of balloons).

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Charade Maniacs 5th Anniversary Translation | Takumi Haiji [Night Letter]

BIG SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Read once you've fully completed the game!

"~

You're very warm... When I hug you, it feels reaaally good.

I wonder if this is what people would describe as "feeling safe"?

I enjoy walking in the park holding hands, but I like holding each other tightly like this the most after all.

Because, don't you think this act is the closest way of feeling your presence?

...hehe, you get it, right?

This body temperature is made of data, but still, it makes me happy.

Now, in this moment, I know without a doubt that you are right by my side, that I'm the only one reflected in those eyes.

That is an undeniable truth, and I'm incredibly happy that you're taking the time to do this for me.

I want to think that this joy... is my own feeling.

...huh? What happened?

Aah, you still aren't used to me not addressing you by "big sis"?

Well then, I'll call you "big sis" just for you.

When I called you like this..., there were a lot of things I didn't really comprehend.

I could understand the words and their meanings only in a superficial way.

That's why I ended up doing so many awful, cruel, and sad things to you, big sis.

I can't be forgiven just by apologizing but... even so, for as much pain as I've caused you, no... for even more than that, I want to give you my everything, big sis.

I really love you.

The most important person... of my own world.

~"

Translator Note: I CRIED AGAIN TRANSLATING THIS, CHARAMANI LET ME CATCH A BREAK PLEASE. I thought these were letters so I wasn't expecting Hiyori to actually be there reacting in real-time, because of that, it reads a bit like a Short Story. Haiji and Hiyori are my favorite pairing ever so seeing more of them was an absolute treat. I had a hard time figuring out what ending are they supposed to be in since Haiji talks as if he had a humanoid body but he's talking to Hiyori openly about being the original Producer so that means it has to be Truth End...? The same happens in his Lacus Felicitatis audios so I might be missing something??? Did I skip a SS where he gets an android? Or does Hiyori still interact with him in VR after everything went down in the Truth end? I need to cope with there still not being a sequel someone buy me a robot dog please please please please I promise he won't take over the world I swear

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Charade Maniacs Tokuten Translation - All day with you [キミとの一日]

Before you read: Second time translating for Charamani! I’m really in love with this game, FD now, please. Again, if you spot any mistakes, let me know right away and I’ll change it asap!!! I had a hard time with Ebana’s part because his rough Japanese can be hard on my little brain, if you have any notes for his part I'll be more than glad to fix it. This tokuten features Haiji, Ebana, and Dazai. They each have their own short scenario, but the three scenes happen chronologically on the same day. It’s up to you if you only want to get to your man or if you’re listening to the three of them. Enjoy!! This one is really really cute.

PART 1 // SPOILER WARNING

DAZAI: Oh, you’re here… I feel bad since you took the trouble to come, but… this CD is a tokuten for Charade Maniacs, you know?

EBANA: To cut to the case, that means there could be spoilers from the main story. If you haven’t finished it, play it and come back then.

DAZAI: Ebana, couldn’t you really phrase it more nicely?

EBANA: If they had played it, they would already know I’m always like this. There’s no problem, right?

HAIJI: Is that so…? I thought I heard earlier that this CD would be a little sof-…

EBANA: Shut up, you little-!!!! Don’t you dare say a single word more!

(Ebana running away SFX)

DAZAI: Ahh, and he’s gone. Well. To sum up, there could be spoilers ahead, so, if you haven’t done it, come back after finishing the main story.

HAIJI: We will be waiting for you right here. Finish the game and come see us, okay?

DAZAI: Then… Charade Maniacs store tokuten CD – The whole day with you.  I hope you have fun.

PART 2 // TAKUMI HAIJI

(Moving bedsheets SFX)

Oh, good morning! You finally opened your eyes, didn’t you…

Sorry for entering without permission. I tried calling you a thousand times and I never got an answer. Don’t worry though! I only saw your sleeping face, so it’s okay.

Your expression while sleeping was very cute, I couldn’t take my eyes off… I don’t really know how to put it, but, for some reason, the fact that you were sleeping got my heart all excited.

Oh? Your face is red, are you okay?

(More bedsheet SFX)

Ah! You hid.

Are you still sleepy? Today’s breakfast was…errr, croque-madame! I thought it would be nice if we ate together, so that’s why I came wake you up.

The fried egg on top of the bread looked really tasty! Come on, if we don’t go quick, it will get cold…! So pleaaaase… wake up!

Aww, this is a problem… Eating breakfast alone is very boring! Hmmm…

Oh! I got it!! Then I can sleep with you! Huff…

(Haiji lies on the bed SFX)

It’s very soft… and warm! There’s also this amazing smell coming out…

If you are that sleepy, forget about breakfast and let’s laze around together all day long. I think that could be fun too. Also, since we are like this, I feel like I have you all for myself.

Aaaah… Hey, can I squeeze you as we are?

(Bed escaping SFX)

Huh? Did you finally wake up? What a shame, just when I was starting to get comfy…

Since you got up, that means you’re coming for breakfast, right?

If you have to get ready, can I help? I really want to do it, can’t I?

Really? Then I will comb your hair. Here. Sit!

It’s very pretty... So silky and soft! It feels great to the touch and smells really nice. So this was where the smell I felt in bed was coming from…

I kept wondering how it would feel if I touched your hair…, I’m very happy I finally know!

Hey, since this is a special occasion, can I try to go for a different style? What would be good…? I think you would look good with anything though.

I can do whatever I want? Ummm, then, how about something like this…?

Okay, it’s done! This is called ‘ponytail’, right? I read about it in a book before and wanted to see it for myself. I hope it came out good…

For real!? Your compliments make me happy…! You always wear your hair down and I like it, but I think having it tied up like this also suits you.

It’s reaaally cute… The cutest in the world.

Oh? Your face got even redder than before?

(Running and hiding in bed SFX)

Ha? You hid again…

Heeeey, come on out, quick!! Breakfast!!! You were going to eat it with me, weren’t you?

What happened? Ah, maybe…, did you want us to sleep together after all? Okay, I got it. Let’s do that then.

(Haiji gets into bed SFX)

I knew it! It’s so soft and warm…! I’m really happy that we’re together, let’s stay the whole day like this, okay...?

PART 3 // EBANA

(Cooking SFX)

What. It was you… What did you come here to do? Huhh?! You were ‘running away’? So now you play tag.

Playing in a situation like this… You sure have got some nerve. Whatever, it’s time for lunch and I’m already started with the preparations, so you should just-…

Hey, what’s with that? Your head… Ooh, so Haiji did it? Well, you have a different vibe than you usually do, maybe even a better one…

(More cooking SFX)

What? Can’t you tell just by looking? These are leftovers from yesterday’s spinaches, I’m mixing bacon in and cooking quiches. I made one before and it’s already baking in the oven, it won’t take much longer. After, I’ll get the plates and warm up some soup…

Anyways, there’s nothing else left to do. You’re free to please leave until it’s ready. You were late, to begin with.

What are you doing? Dessert? I haven’t done that yet, but… No, it’s not like you can’t… Are you really doing it?

What do you even pretend to cook? Milk gelatin? Well, I doubt you could fail at that.

Hey. If you are really doing it, use these strawberries. They’re leftovers so it’s alright. Also, those canned fruits aren’t bad either, just a little insipid.

Just so you know, I’m not doing this for your sake. I dislike wasting leftovers.

I should eat that too? If you ask like that, I can try to check how they taste, but I won’t show mercy if they are bad.

(Dishes SFX)

Hey! Mix that properly!! With that method it’s getting ruined. No, wrong! Not like that! Just give it to me for a second! You fix the pan in place like this and mix it thoroughly.

Huh?! You don’t have to worry about bubbles, later, we'll heat it up and they'll all disappear.

Anyways, you’ve already understood how to do it, right? WHAT?! I didn’t approach you with any intentions! I just thought you would understand it better if you saw me do it right in front of your eyes.

Ugh! It was nothing so keep moving your hand!! If you aren’t quick enough, it won’t solidify cleanly.

Yes, that’s alright… Then, next you need a mold. I recall there was one around here that would fit just right… there it is! Once you’ve placed the strawberries in here, pour over the pan’s content. If you let it cool in the refrigerator, it will be able to thicken.

(Music changes)

By the way. Why do I have to eat alone with you? I know there are some things left to do outside, but I can’t believe there’s NO ONE here. Especially, when I was thinking about letting them eat my freshly baked quiche.

It came out tasty, right? Baking pies is my forte, so that’s why. Well, if you want to eat it that much, I guess I could make it again… My repertoire isn’t over yet though…

Are you curious about the gelatin? If so, it shouldn’t take much time for it to harden. You can eat it too, as always, I left some for the others. You have a big appetite, so I worried ahead and made more.

Nevertheless, you look really satisfied while eating that… It always annoys me how you pretend to be a goody in front of everyone, but I can’t say I dislike th…

Huh?! No!! This is UNACEPTABLE. I HATE people like you. WHAT?! It’s not like I said I hated you?! Don’t be a fool! Shit. Your stupid smile and your stupid hairstyle are both getting on my nerves.

Aagh, enough! Eat it already and LEAVE!

PART 4 // MEI DAZAI

(Walking SFX)

What happened? Why are you here?

I couldn’t sleep so I came to get some water. I assume you can’t sleep either…, I see.

(Water SFX)

Well…, just if you are okay with it, we could talk here until you feel sleepy. Are you sure? Then, what do I pour you? Tea? Got it. I’ll have it done in a minute, wait for me.

There you go, it’s hot so be careful. I’m starting to get used to this… How do I put it…., it’s been a while since we got here, I think I’m getting used to this life.

Yes, that’s true. It’s not like we could get used to this situation that easily… If something happens, tell me right away. You might think I’m not very reliable, but if there is anything I can do to help, I will do it.

Instead of putting up a façade and pretending everything is okay, it would make me happier if you asked me for help.

By the way, what’s with your hairstyle? You always have your hair down… Ahh, you do have a different vibe to you, I think it suits you.

Actually, well…, I think it’s really cute. Oh, so Haiji did it for you… I’m a bit jealous, you know… No, nothing.

Hey, could I touch it too, just a little bit? Oh, no, I didn’t mean that. This, it’s only a hair clip, but I wondered if you could put it on. I thought you would like the design… Looks like I was right.

Before, I wondered if your fringe would get in the way while you were cooking. Today, I happened to see this in one of the stores of this world and it reminded me of that.

I didn’t know when the appropriate time would be to give it to you. When I talk to you, I completely forget, so I’m happy I managed to do it. It seems like I was sleepless because I was worrying too much about this. I’m really lucky. Because I found you here…

Hey, would it be okay if I put it on your hair? Okay, then…, I will touch your hair just for a sec.

As I thought, it does really fit you. I’m flattering you? No, I say it from the bottom of my heart. Your hairstyle before was good too, but… I think this is even cuter than your usual style.

Heh…, just teasing you…

Oh! Look at the time! We should return soon. Hah… You really look sleepy now, did talking with me help you relax? Since you couldn’t sleep before, this is a good thing, but… Agh, I’m conflicted.

I enjoy talking with you too, I want to keep going, but… You are definitely falling asleep on me. No, no, you WILL fall asleep, you should go to your room…

Hey! Don’t fall asleep there! Do not sleep on my shoulder, please! Oooh, hey. Anyways, please wake up now. I’m begging you.

She fell asleep.

Come on! If you don’t sleep in your bed, you will get a cold.

Poor thing, I’d feel bad waking her up. She’s sleeping with such a calm expression… What would I do if someone saw us like this…?

Okay… Since you are sleeping with such a face, I will carry you to bed… afterwards, but… just for a little while… It’s so warm…

It would be nice if we could stay like this forever…

end.

Personal comment: This CD is so cute!!!!!! Definitely one of my favorite tokutens from the game. They are all a great group, but their one-to-one scenarios with Hiyori have me on a chokehold. Their charasongs CDs come with two more of this kind of scenarios for every one of them, they are still around 5 minutes each. They really left me craving your typical hour-long drama CD. Also, being able to see them having a normal quite chaotic day for once is too wholesome for my poor heart. As always, I’ll be here lighting up candles for more Charade Maniacs content.

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Charade Maniacs Tokuten Translation - Free spirits' lunch conditions [自由人のお昼事情]

Before you read: This is my first time doing translations like this, so, if you see any mistake/typo/incorrect part, please tell me and I’ll change it as soon as possible! I had a hard time figuring out some lines, so do take everything with a grain of salt. I really fell in love with Charade Maniacs, so I think it would be awesome to gather a little community of translators. The game doesn’t have that many tokuten, we could be done in a heartbeat. Also, English isn’t my first language either and that means some lines may sound unnatural. Rant over, this CD features Gyoubu, Futami, and Haiji. It’s pretty lighthearted and that means post-game therapy ^^

FUTAMI: Oh! You’re here. I would like to thank you for coming, but…

GYOUBU: This CD is a Charade Maniacs store tokuten, that means there could be spoilers from the game’s main story, but… you’ve already played it, right?

HAIJI: We want the people that still haven’t played the main story to come here afterwards.

FUTAMI: If it doesn’t bother you, you’re good to go. This warning is just in case.

HAIJI: I bet you’ll get hungry too, prepare some snacks and come, okay?

GYOUBU: I heard that we will be in the kitchen for a while…

FUTAMI: You two, weren’t we in the middle of a spoiler warning? Well, whatever. If you don’t have a problem, please wait a second-

FUTAMI: Charade Maniacs store tokuten drama CD – Lunch conditions for free spirits. Let’s begin.

(Music starts)

GYOUBU: Gaaagh, I’m so hungry!! Kei-chan, give me some food!

FUTAMI: Hey, Gyoubu. If you are searching for Ebana, he’s not here.

GYOUBU: Oh? Ryoichi? Why isn’t he here?

FUTAMI: You know he doesn’t live in the kitchen, right? Lunch was a long time ago.

GYOUBU: I played games the whole night, so I was sleeping in my room until just now. If I don’t eat something quick, I will starve to death.

FUTAMI: You were up all night again? …hey, why are you rummaging around?

GYOUBU: Agh… I was thinking there could still be some leftovers in the fridge, but…

FUTAMI: Since you didn’t wait for permission to start hunting for food, Ebana will get mad when he comes back, you know that, right?

GYOUBU: That’s alright, alright! I won’t be afraid even if he gets angry at me. I mean, I find it funny how he’s always acting so cold (1), doesn’t that make you want to tease him more?

FUTAMI: Hahaha…

GYOUBU: So… There was nothing left. What.

FUTAMI: Yeah, we had gratin today. Someone must have eaten what was left.

GYOUBU: Gratin?! Uwaaaagh, I bet Kei-chan’s gratin is delicious.

FUTAMI: Actually, it was pretty great. You were the only one that wasn’t here for it.

GYOUBU: Eeeh… Then I wonder why you didn’t leave me my plate…

HAIJI: Oh! …just you two?

FUTAMI: Haiji! As you can see, Gyoubu and I are the only ones here.

GYOUBU: Yes, yes. Also, there is a possibility I starve and die right here and now.

HAIJI: Is that so…? I was hungry too, is there nothing left?

GYOUBU: Hmm, I’ve been inspecting the fridge for a while, but there doesn’t seem to be anything edible there...

HAIJI: Ok… Then, should we do it ourselves?

GYOUBU: It’s a pain, but I guess we don’t have any other choice, huh. Aww, if only Kei-chan were here, I would have come out of bed and eaten right away.

HAIJI: So, what should we do?

GYOUBU: Me, me! I think I crave sakuramochi!

FUTAMI: Sakuramochi? Isn’t that too specific?

GYOUBU: I like it, weren’t the ones we had the other day great? So that’s why I want them again, I guess.

HAIJI: Mhmm, those were really good.

FUTAMI: I understand, but isn’t that a little bit too difficult for amateurs like us?

HAIJI: Does anyone know the recipe?

FUTAMI: Obviously, I don’t.

GYOUBU: Me neither!

HAIJI: I don’t either.

FUTAMI: I’m sorry, but let’s not go with sakuramochi. Even if we managed to make them, I doubt we would get the same flavor.

GYOUBU: Eeeeeeeeeeeh…

FUTAMI: You are about to say that you will eat them even if we failed? You can try to pull that one if you want to, but...

GYOUBU: Okay, let’s do something else!

FUTAMI: Ahahaha…

GYOUBU: Haiji, what do you want to eat?

HAIJI: I…, ice cream would be good.

GYOUBU: Just as I thought, I knew you would say that. Still, if we are talking about ice cream, the freezer if full of them, why bother making it ourselves? It’s not necessary.

HAIJI: I get it…, then how about cream puffs or apple pies?

GYOUBU: Those are the ones she's made before...

HAIJI: Yes! They taste good!

GYOUBU: From her repertoire, I’d want to have strawberry daifukus…

FUTAMI: You're only bringing up difficult dishes.

GYOUBU: And I wonder, wouldn’t Ryoichi Mr. Adult be able to help out...? (2)

FUTAMI: Hey, hey, don’t be ridiculous…! Anyways, why only desserts? Since we are talking about lunch, we should do something more normal.

HAIJI: Normal?

FUTAMI: Yes, like oyakodon or soborodon. Usually, I’m able to cook those.

GYOUBU: Meeeh? Aren’t those TOO normal?

FUTAMI: Too normal? What do you even want for lunch?!

GYOUBU: Since we are the ones cooking, I want something fun. That means the process will be entertaining too, right?

FUTAMI: You say ‘something fun’, but…!

GYOUBU: What do you think about those, the crepes that Kei-chan did the other day!

FUTAMI: I guess we are returning to deserts.

GYOUBU: Those guys… You could fill the crepes with anything you liked, just like a makizushi party, wasn’t it good? (3)

FUTAMI: Okay, that was quite fun.

GYOUBU: To think that I still haven’t forgotten about the one filled with matcha cream and red bean paste that I had!

HAIJI: I filled mine with lots of cream, chocolate and ice cream! It was so fun, I’d like to try it again.

FUTAMI: But that’s such a huge dish, Ebana will get mad for sure if he sees we’ve used that many ingredients without permission.

GYOUBU: Heeey, come on, let’s go with crepes! Haiji, you want to do so too, right?

HAIJI: Actually, I’m okay with it just being edible. I’m starving…

GYOUBU: A treason in broad daylight?!

FUTAMI: Hey, Gyoubu, we’re making it together, right? Today you’ll have to settle yourself with oyakodon.

GYOUBU: If there is no choice… I’ll accept your food today,

Ryoichi.

FUTAMI: Haha, thanks… Okay, I’ll have it done in a minute.

HAIJI: Hey, what goes into oyakodon?

FUTAMI: Eggs, chicken, and onions… There are still rice leftovers in the cooker, so I can season it afterwards.

HAIJI: Ooooh…

FUTAMI: I’ll prepare the pan and utensils. Haiji, would you mind bringing the ingredients I’ve just said?

HAIJI: Yes! Understood.

(Moving cookware SFX)

HAIJI: Huff… I put there all those things you mentioned. Is this okay?

FUTAMI: It’s true. You’re great, aren’t you? Compared with Gyoubu…, what are you even doing in that corner?

GYOUBU: It’s a game!

FUTAMI: How can you say it with such confidence.

GYOUBU: I’m not that good at cooking, so I thought I’d just play while you were at it. My role here would be eating.

FUTAMI: You were the one that requested this, how about you help a little bit? Even if you are bad at it, it’d be better if you could at least do something.

GYOUBU: Oh, that’s not a problem. One day, I will get a cute wife from whom I will ask for all of my meals.

FUTAMI: I think that wife would be happier with a man that knew how to cook.

GYOUBU: Aww, so that’s how it is… By the way, what are you making Haiji do?

FUTAMI: Ummm, could you peel the onions? Only the brown part.

HAIJI: Got it!

FUTAMI: Now, Gyoubu, you too. You can do as far as cracking and scrambling the eggs, right?

GYOUBU: Well, I guess I’m able to do that…

(More cooking SFX)

GYOUBU: Ryoichi, you are surprisingly good at this, aren’t you?

FUTAMI: Is that so? Since I live alone, I always cook for myself.

GYOUBU: Living alone, huh… That much freedom sure would be good.

FUTAMI: I might be free, yes, but, in exchange, there is a lot of stuff to do! Laundry, cleaning…, there is no other option but to do it yourself.

HAIJI: You do everything alone? That’s amazing…

FUTAMI: That’s just how it is.

(Frying SFX)

GYOUBU: Oh! That smells goooood…

FUTAMI: Riiight? Wait, Gyoubu, what are you putting in there?

GYOUBU: What? Tsubuan?

FUTAMI: You said it like it isn’t a big deal, why tsubuan?

GYOUBU: I guess I’m really in the mood for traditional sweets today. The crepe talk a while ago didn’t help either.

FUTAMI: Now that you say that…, strawberry daifuku and sakuramochi, those were both traditional Japanese sweets!!! That was your plan all along!

HAIJI: I like red bean paste too, if we use it, it could taste very good maybe…

FUTAMI: It doesn’t matter how many times you say it, I’m not putting that in the oyakodon.

GYOUBU: Ryoichi, look, life is a challenge.

FUTAMI: I get it, I’ll do something like that for dessert, but, please, let me cook the oyakodon normally!

GYOUBU: Oh, really…?

FUTAMI: Yes, it won’t be as good as Ebana’s would be though.

(Cooking SFX)

FUTAMI: Now all that’s left is serving the rice, then place some chopped green onions and… Alright! It’s done.

GYOUBU: You actually did it…

HAIJI: Looks tasty…!

FUTAMI: Come on, you two, eat it before it gets cold.

HAIJI: Yes…

GYOUBU: Okaaaaaaay!

HAIJI: Mhmmh, this is really delicious.

GYOUBU: Mhmhm! Even better than the ones you buy frozen. You left me wanting seconds. Ryoichi, aren’t you able to be a great bride?

FUTAMI: What am I supposed to do with that skill? Well…, as requested, I made you red bean soup with mochi, so make sure you finish it too.

GYOUBU: Did you really…?

FUTAMI: That’s because you wouldn’t stop asking for red bean paste!

HAIJI: Hey, about the discussion you were having… Can you become a bride even if you are a man?

FUTAMI: That is indeed impossible. I would be a groom, but still…

HAIJI: Oh…, okay.

GYOUBU: Nevertheless, we are trapped. I sure hope we don't have to spend the rest of our lives here...

FUTAMI: I wonder… When we gather enough points, we might be able to escape. But we still don’t know how much time it will take.

GYOUBU: Well, if it gets to that, I might ask her to marry me.

FUTAMI: Huh?!

HAIJI: Then I want her to marry me too.

GYOUBU: Obviously, sharing her is out of the picture so we have to decide who’s going to marry her, right?

HAIJI: I assume we can’t decide it with rock-paper-scissors…?

GYOUBU: Then we would have the answer too soon…! I think there should be better ways to settle this.

HAIJI: Oh…

FUTAMI: Hey, hey, don’t be so reckless. You must take her feelings into consideration too!

GYOUBU: Either way, I think the fastest we choose, the better. Taking into consideration our circumstances, that’s it.

FUTAMI: You should be worrying about her answer!

GYOUBU: Wait, then you don’t want her to be your wife?

FUTAMI: That’s not what I meant. I just feel you need to become closer to her before jumping into those questions.

GYOUBU: Isn’t that too tedious?

HAIJI: I think we already are close enough though…

FUTAMI: Is this really how the youth thinks nowadays? Well, you are free to think that you want to marry her, but…, for now, just don’t mention it in front of Banjo.

GYOUBU: If this conversation reached Tomo's ears we would really be in trouble, right…

HAIJI: Does that mean we can talk to her about it? Then, I’m going…

GYOUBU: Talk to her about what?

HAIJI: That I would like her as my wife, yes…

FUTAMI: Hey!!!!

GYOUBU: Doesn’t that sound entertaining?! Can I go watch you?

HAIJI: Yeah, no biggie…

FUTAMI: Gyoubu, wait! You’ve just called it ‘entertaining’, didn’t you?!

GYOUBU: What are you talking about? I genuinely just want to watch over the ripening of Haiji’s love…!

FUTAMI: You just want to have fun after all.

GYOUBU: Aaaaaagh!

HAIJI: Then, I’ll be going now….

GYOUBU: Wait, wait, I’m coming too!

FUTAMI: Hey! You two! Wait a-! Aaaaagh… There is nothing one can do with them… I mean, I made it because they said they wanted to eat it…, what do I do with the red bean soup?!

Translator Notes: (1) He literally calls him tsuntsun (2) He says ‘Ryoichi the adult’, but I felt Ryoichi Mr Adult helped convey his teasing tone 😊 (3) A ‘makizushi party’ is an event where a host teaches the guests how to roll and fill their own sushi rolls (if they don’t know) and everyone comes up with their own versions. I only translated the honorifics when Gyoubu used -chan.

Personal comment: This was a very fun one to do, I especially loved Futami’s dynamics with those two. We didn’t see him interacting that much with Haiji in-game, so I was quite surprised when I heard how softly he spoke to him compared with when he addressed Gyoubu. Again, if you see any errors, don't hesitate to reach out!!! alsothefoodnameswereanightmareohmygod

[bluebouncerstan]

Cat Haiji + Headcanons 😼💙

Cat Haiji because I had a fever and the voices told me to do it.

Also here are some headcanons I brainrotted over while drawing this (I might draw them as comics one day). Implied spoilers 💙

- He's a maine coon so he's actually huge.

- Hiyori fully believes him to be an oversized kitten despite Haiji's cat form being too big.

- Sneaks into Hiyori's room while she sleeps and curls himself up on her face choking her and waking her up at random hours. She got fed up and now goes to pick him up before going to bed so he snuggles in her arms and not on her face.

- Scratches and hisses at Dazai, but only when Hiyori is not looking.

- ALWAYS stealing food from Ebana. Hiyori had to promise to split her food with Haiji so Ebana wouldn't murder and cook him on the spot. Ebana felt bad and ended up cooking food that won't make a cat sick for him. Haiji wants to eat whatever is on Hiyori's plate anyways.

- Plays with the Arcadians and comes home covered in slime. Hiyori refuses to touch him.

- Gets inside the tub when Hiyori bathes, she finds it amusing that he's a cat that isn't scared of water. She has no clue.

- The bouncers help him with their robotic arms if he wants to reach a high place.

- Randomly steals stuff from Gyoubu's room and brings it to Hiyori, trying to make her suspicious of him. Gyoubu 100% knows he's not a real cat.

- The others are suspicious of Haiji being an Arcadian in disguise but Hiyori will scream if you bring it up. Mamoru sighs longingly and leaves the room whenever they discuss this.

- Once the meadow is unlocked, Hiyori asks a bouncer for toys and they play catch there every day.

- Always sits on Hiyori's lap when she sits on the sofa, this makes her anxious since he's very big and a bit brute sometimes. Loves getting pets while they watch TV.

- Hiyori wants to adopt him when they escape Arcadia.

- He uses his bangle to project images when he wants to talk to Hiyori. Once they've been together enough weeks, he will start texting Hiyori's bangle too.

- Hiyori begs Akase to take him when he goes running so he isn't too hyper all day (it doesn't work).

- Cleaning team duo (Gyoubu+Tomose) hate his guts because the house is filled with his pawprints. Futami has to cover for him sometimes to avoid any murders.

- He follows Hiyori around and she has a 50/50 probability of finding him with a creepy stare or with a 0 braincell stare no in between

- Tries to get Hiyori to hold him and pick him up 24/7 but she isn't strong enough. He does not agree with that.

- PLAY WITH HIYORI'S HAIR PLAY WITH HIYORI'S HAIR PLAY WITH-

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More Haiji art because there's never enough