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[Translation] Hayate Yogiri 2

"Whoo-hoo, I'm free baby! I've gotta go work on some props, so I'm leavin' the rest to you! Thanks, have fun!"

Location: School Gates

Hayate: Leeet's see, what was I supposed to do today... right, right, it was to help out the Drama Club.

It's not often I get a request from 'em, I wonder what it is~.

I guess I could fill in for a role if needed— then again, they said the performance was this coming weekend... It's gonna be pretty tough to memorize my lines before then, I think, if that's the case.

Chika: Spr~ong! Giri, riiight? Thanks for comin'. ♪

Hayate: Don't call me Giri. I'm here about the Drama Club's request, so what can I help you with?

Chika: Ugh, she's just the woooorst!

That Eight-Eyed Chick threw all the work onto me, the poor helpless backstage hand!

She was all like, "I'm a director, so I'll direct the actors and leave the rest to you"!

And then she just— gave me like two thousand flyers to hand out!

You heard me, right? Two thousand! There ain't even that many students at this schoooool!

Hayate: Eight Eyed Chick... Ah, you must mean Konan-senpai. I see your problem now.

In short, you'd like me to lend you a hand gettin' these flyers out, right?

Chika: You mind helpin' a gal out...?

Hayate: A request's a request, y'know. Besides, we've gotta help each other out when time are tough.

Chika: Whoo-hoo, I'm free baby! I've gotta go work on some props, so I'm leavin' the rest to you! Thanks, have fun!

Hayate: You're leavin' already?! I've gotta do this all on my own...?

Chika: You'll be fiiiine! If you need a hand, just ask Helpman!

Hayate: H... Helpman? Who the heck's that...?

Ah... Well, that's just how the cookie crumbles, I guess. Let's get this done.

... The Drama Club's puttin' on a play! You don't wanna miss iiiit!

Mmm, two thousand really is too much for one person... I'm gonna drop before I finish givin' them out, aren't I?

... Oh? If it ain't the Transfer Student~. On your way home?

You wanna give me a hand? Thanks a lot.

That Tommy gal's a real pain in the neck... She just up and left me to do everything, see~?

I'm just glad you happened to come by and give me a hand... Seriously though, who's Helpman...?

❖ peace (tler twit) ❖

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[Translation] Hayate Yogiri 1

"Haha, no need to thank me. I was just doing what anyone'd do."

Location: Courtyard

Hayate: Heads up, ball incomin'!

... Hup!

Whew, that was dangerous. Are you okay?

If you're walking close to where people are practicing, you've gotta keep your wits about you.

If I hadn't caught that soccer ball just now, it would've been a direct hit to the face.

Haha, no need to thank me. I was just doing what anyone'd do.

I was pretty cool and manly just then?

Hey, I'm a girl y'know~.

... Well, I've got nothin' but brothers in my family, so I guess they might've rubbed off on me a bit.

I've got two older bros and three younger, see, so is it any surprise I turned out a little more boyish than the average gal?

Well, it suits me better than being a girly girl anyway... It's 'cause of them that I've become a woman that can protect anyone, y'know?

Ahaha, maybe I'm throwing my chest out too much with that one... Feels sorta embarrassing, even if I'm the one who said it. ♪

❖ peace (tler twit) ❖

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Oh yeah I drew botan

ID: [ a digital sketch of botan komatsu from ensemble girls. She is wearing the kimisaki school uniform and standing in profile, holding a crepe. She is shaded in pale pink.] /End ID

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ruka commission!!

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「Tell me about your day」 💕

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tsukinagas ☆ !!

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[Translation] The Troubled, Lost Child

"How about you hop on my bike? Cutie baby...☆"

Location: Shopping District

Ruka: Oooooh my Goddddd, I'm gonna be late!!

(I'm such an idiot, a moron, a total dunce! Why am I always such a total mistake!

I got up a little earlier than usual, so I thought why not! I'll take a little detour through the shopping district on my way to school! And then I found where all the kitties hang out...

As I was petting their fwuffy widdle selves, I ended up falling asleep right there with them, all because I hadn't slept as much as usual... And before I knew it, soooo much time'd passed and I was late! Curse you adorable kitties...!

But actually, it's not so bad being late... Like, it's totally anti-establishment, right? Super rockin' roll! There's no way I'm gonna let the rules that adults decided all on their own tie me down! ♪

On the other hand, every single eye'll be on me if I come in during the middle of class! I'll be the center of attention! Nonono, I so can't do that! I--I've gotta get to school before homeroom starts one way or another!)

Haaa, ahhh... Gosh, I can't keep this pace up at all. Maybe I should start doing some daily exercise or something like that, since I just keep regretting how physically flop I am...

Shizuku: (Hm~...?

Ooh, I spy with my little eye a wild Ruka-chan.

Is she running late too? Nice, totally rock 'n' roll...♪

I got caught in the crossfire of Mama and Papa's argument about hair products myself, and even though I've pedaled as hard as I can... Even my bike can't save me from being late.

Man, and after I decided just to skip morning class and go in after grabbin' some lunch too... What should I do? I can't just pretend like I didn't see her, right?

Ruka-chan looks like she's about to burst into tears. I'm totally not surprised though, she's an honest, serious girl... There's no way she wants to be late on purpose, so I oughta help her if I can.

On the other hand, I don't know if we're close enough that I can just call out to her... Ruka-chan has called me her friend before though, but...

Well, I can't be too buddy-buddy with her... Especially since I wanna keep a certain amount of distance between us if I can. On the other other hand, it's fundamentally wrong just to watch her die like this.

What should I do...? What's the right thing to do in this kinda situation...?)

Ruka: ... Ahh?!

Shizuku: She fell over?! Ruka-chan, are you okay?!

Ruka: Mmm? Ah, who... Shizuku-chan?

Shizuku: Yeah. Are you hurt? I can grab some bandaids from the convenience store nearby if you need 'em.

Ruka: No, I'm okay... My feet got tangled and I landed on my back, but I'm alright.

Wait a sec, what're you doing here Shizuku-chan? Talk about a surprise~.

Shizuku: This is not the time or place for some casual conversation... Let's see, um...

How about you hop on my bike? Cutie baby...☆

Ruka: Shizuku-chan, you're sooooo coooool...! ☆

Alright, I think I'll take you up on that. Ehehe, like this? Wow, having two people on the same bike is a total violation of road traffic laws, this is super rockin' roll...♪

Shizuku: Ah, no... I was just gonna let you borrow my bike while I walk... I just wanted to try sayin' that. Man, it's hard to put your thoughts into words sometimes, huh?

Ruka: That's why we've got music, ehehe...♪ But there's no way I could just take your bike, Shizuku-chan, you'll be late yourself.

Let's see... Since I'm the one who needs a ride, I should pedal, right?

Shizuku: No, uh... We don't have time to go back and forth like this. I'll pedal first, and once I'm tired we'll switch off. Doin' that, we could probably get there faster than we would on foot.

Ruka: O-kaaay~! ♪ Then we'd best be off, immediately~!

I'll cheer you on! That way, you won't lose steam! Hang in there, Shizuku-chan, you got this! Spread your blackened wings and take me to a world yet unknown on this mortal plain~! ♪

Shizuku: I don't mind you cheering me on, but if you're not careful we're gonna topple over. Alright, let's GOOOOOOO!

Ruka: Whoa! Sorry, Shizuku-chan, but is it okay if I hug you...?

Shizuku: I don't really care either way, but it is probably better if you hold on tight. If you do that, then I can go full-throttle! With everythin' I've got...!

Ruka: Ehehe. Look, Shizuku-chan, if I spread my arms like this, it really looks like I'm flying~♪

We are... the Broken-Winged Lucifers...☆

Shizuku: You can't fly with broken wings, so hold onto me like you're supposed to! If you fall at this speed, you'll get more than just a few scrapes, you know?!

Ruka: Yes ma'aaam. Ehehe...♪ (Hugs)

Thank you, Shizuku-chan. You're always helping me when I'm in a bind. ♪

Shizuku: Well, that's what anyone would do. Seriously though, how'd I get into this mess...♪

Location: Path up to Kimisaki Academy

Shizuku: Ahh, yeesh! It's as exhausting as I thought it'd be!

Ruka: Are you okay, Shizuku-chan? Would you like me to pedal now?

Shizuku: Nah, I'm good. And we're already pretty much at the school gates anyway, I've just gotta park my bike.

You can hop off here and head to class if you want, Ruka-chan.

Ruka: No way. I'll stick by your side 'til the end of the road, Shizuku-chan.

Shizuku: We're in different classes, so we're gonna have to part ways anyway... Whatever, we've got one final obstacle to overcome before we hit home! This hill's hard enough on one person, never mind two...!

Ruka: Eek, we're tilting! We're gonna lose our balance!

Wait, I've got it! I'll hop off your bike, Shizuku-chan, and push it from the back! It'll be faster than your bike carrying both of us, won't it?

Shizuku: Sure, that makes sense. Let's go with that plan then, 'cause I don't think it's possible for us to get up this hill with two people on the same bike anyway... And if there's one of those Disciplinary Committee members lyin' in wait for rule-breakers like us, we'll be held up at the school gate.

Ruka: Got it. Alright, here I go! ♪

Ten point landing! And now, let's get this bicycle movin'~♪

Shizuku: O-Oh? Hey, we're movin' faster than I thought we would! Nice job, Ruka-chan, this plan's a total success. ♪

Ruka: Ehehe! I've been able to take it easy this far, so I've got plenty of energy to spare! I'll keep pushing, so you focus on keeping your balance, Shizuku-chan!

Shizuku: 'Kay. If I go down, we both go down. I'm gonna pedal too though, so lemme know if this pace's good for you. Want me to speed up? Slow down a bit?

Ruka: This is fine! Thank you, Shizuku-chan, you're always so considerate...♪

Shizuku: Uh... Now that I'm thinkin' about this again, what're we even doing? Everyone who's on their way to school around us is looking at us like we're stupid, aren't they?

Ruka: Let them. As long as I'm with you, I don't feel a shred of embarrassment. ♪

Heehee. If there's still people coming into school, then I guess the chances of us being late were pretty low, weren't they? But I'm gonna keep up the pace until the very end! Let's do this, Shizuku-chan! ♪

Shizuku: Yeah, alright... Let's do it, Ruka-chan.

Ruka: Ahaha, this is starting to really pop off! No, it's super rockin' roll! ☆

Shizuku: Rock 'n' roll! You were right, Ruka-chan, it really does feel like I'm flyin' through the sky...♪

❖ peace (tler twitter) ❖

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[Translation] Authoress & Heroine

"Don't cry, Sasame-san. I'm sorry for teasing you... I'll take responsibility for your tears, so let's get married. ♪"

Location: Classroom

Hiyono: ...~♪

(Hee~! I made a lot of progress on the manuscript today!

It feels so good... Things are really shaping up~, I guess writing newspaper articles really has improved my writing skills a lot. The words are just spilling out ooooone after the ooooother. ♪

The Chief always gets onto me about writing too much, though~... A lot of what I put down gets rejected, but I think my writing skills really are improving.

But more than that, the fact that even one person reads my words is enough for me. The Chief always, always reads through them really thoroughly, and others, like Yogiri-san, always look forward to them too.

I'm happy just being able to write, but it makes me a hundred times happier to know it's being read! Ahh, I wonder if I'm even allowed to be this happy...? ♪

I'm so glad that the Chief found me and invited me to join the School Newspaper... Though the work itself is important enough, I've gained so much more than just that too~...♪

I used to spend my days fidgeting in the corner of the classroom, writing all by myself... And now I'm so relaxed, the words just flow right from my fingertips ♪

I want to write so many things, my hands can't even keep up. Ehehe, maybe I'll do what the Chief does and start running... I absolutely need to improve my stamina.

I'm the only one who can write this story! And I'll work hard so no one can even think about taking it away from me! Let's go go go~! ♪ )

Hayate: Sasame-sa~n. ♪

Hiyono: Eek?!

Yo-Yo–Yogiri-shan...?

(H-Her face is so close! What's going on? Did I somehow fall into a fantastical world while I was writing my manuscript?! Ohhhhh my godddd!

My heart's about to give out! Ah, I thought it was just my imagination, but Yogiri-san has been rather forward lately, hasn't she?!

It's more than I deserve, and I know I end up acting so weird around her because of it!)

Ah, um... Y-Yogiri-shan? Do you need shomething from me?!

Hayate: Not really. You were just making some pretty funny faces, so I came over to see what was up~♪

Hiyono: Hhh? I was?

Hayate: Yeah. I was worried about you because recently, it really seems like you've been on the verge of crying... But then you started making all kinds of other faces, like you were angry or happy about something. It really threw me for a loop, you know~?

Hiyono: Ahhh, I'm so sorry... I get really into whoever I'm writing at the time, so I end up making the same faces they do... For example, if a character gets stabbed in the stomach, then I end up having a stomachache myself.

Hayate: Ooh, so you really feel for the character you're writing, huh? I didn't know you could make that many faces. ♪

You always turn your head down and pull your bangs to hide your face when you're around me... You mumble your words, too.

But you know, I really do wanna see all kinds of expressions from you. Why don't you cut your bangs already? You should show off that cute smile of yours, Sasame-san. ♪

Hiyono: Eek?! D-Don't touch my hair! That's a really sensitive spot for some people, you know? They could label that as sexual harassment! Ah, but I don't really mind it myself...

I-I-I'm sorry, I'm so sorry! I must be a real eyesore, aren't I? If you'll excuse me, I'll go back to writing in my corner of the classroooooom!

Hayate: Wait, don't go... Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you while you were writing. Is it it for the newspaper?

I've been really busy with softball practice lately, so I haven't really been able to do anything Champion of Justice-like lately... I thought that maybe you'd been having some trouble with your writing 'cause of that.

But instead, you've been writing something up nonstop... I couldn't help but think that maybe you found yourself a new Champion of Justice besides me.

Hiyono: Oh nonono, absolutely not! To me, you're the only Champion of Justice in the whole world, Yogiri-san! I love you more than the stars do the sky...☆

Hayate: Oh, that's a relief. I love you too, Sasame-san. ♪

Hiyono: Ah, ahh?! Y-You shouldn't joke around like that! M-M-My heart's gonna give out! Uuu, I wish I'd recorded you saying that...!

Hayate: Heheh. If you want, Sasame-san, I'll tell you "I love you" as many times as you'd like~. ♪

Hiyono: W-What's going on? Did you hit your head or something like that? Or are you just saying sweet nothings to me as part of a punishment game? P-Please don't force yourself!

Hayate: Mm... Anyway, let's take it back a step. If it's not an article, then what're you writing? Can I read it? I'm a huuuge fan of your writing, you know~! ♪

Hiyono: Wait, not yet! I'm not done yet! Y-You shouldn't want to read it, I just–I just wrote it on passion alone, from the seat of my pants! A-At least let me edit it first, please!

Hayate: Nope~, I'm gonna read it. ♪ Out loud, too~. ♪

Hiyono: Waaaaah, stop iiiiit! Don't look at it, Yogiri-san, I'll die from embarrassment! Haa... Haa... Whew, look! I've used up every last bit of air raising my voice!

Cough. Yogiri-san, you're such a bully. There's no way I'll marry you if you keep this up.

Hayate: Wow, you're that embarrassed by it? I don't really get it, since I've never written a book before... I'm more of a sporty girl, so I don't even read that much.

Don't cry, Sasame-san. I'm sorry for teasing you... I'll take responsibility for your tears, so let's get married. ♪

From today on, you'll be Hiyono Yogiri. ♪

Hiyono: Ooooh~! Oooh, ooh ooh ooh!

Hayate: Wow, you really sound like Umezono-san from Class B right now... Kind of like a monkey. Sorry, sorry, I went too far. ♪

But I'm serious, this is one interesting piece of work. There's some words I don't really know, but... from what I can get, it feels like something I'd like... Can I read it once you're all done?

Hiyono: Uuuu~! You're a bully, Yogiri-san! There's no way I'm letting you read it!

Hayate: I said I was sorry... I really have reflected on my mistakes, okay~? I promise. ♪

Hiyono: Uuu... I thought you were a picture perfect, ideal Champion of Justice... But when you're spoken to, it's more like you're airheaded — or rather, you're careless.

Hayate: Ahaha, sorry. Did I crush your image of me?

Hiyono: Mm-mm. Rather, the articles have been received pretty well recently, with others saying that they're thankful to see a more human side to the Champion of Justice. It really isn't right to just idealize someone in your mind.

I'm glad to know you, Yogiri-san, even if it's just through jokes like this... It's nice, like I've gotten closer to you even the littlest bit. ♪

But honestly, this novel is far from finished, and it may be a while before I can show you it. It's a long story, and since I'm handwriting the whole thing it's slow going.

Hayate: Uh... I can't say I know what you're going through, buy why don't you type it up instead? Or can't you?

Hiyono: I could, but... The Chief says that, "When you're young, you should write everything by hand. That way, you'll memorize words, phrasing, and idioms more than you would by typing them, so break open a dictionary and learn 'em one at a time."

Hayate: Huuuh. That girl's actually got a good point, huh? Yeah, you should definitely challenge yourself when you're young. If you don't and you just take it easy, you won't learn a thing, right?

But I've already read this far, so I'm pretty curious about what's next... Will you tell me what the story's about, or at least what you've got so far?

Let's talk more, Sasame-san. I'll challenge myself right beside you. ♪

Hiyono: Uh... Well, I guess talking to someone would help clear my head if I need it..?

Hayate: That's right. So, first off, tell me this: who's modeled off of me in this story? I wanna know who I'm gonna feel for when I read it.

Hiyono: Eh, huh? No one's modeled off of you, Yogiri-san, because everyone dies in the end! And even if it's just a story, there's no way I could cruelly end your life!

Hayate: Wow, that's one hell of a spoiler you just dropped...

But I'd like it if you put me in there too, okay? If everyone's gonna die in the end, then I'll swoop in and save them Champion of Justice style. ♪

Honestly, I don't really like myself that much... I'm too boyish, too awkward... But when you write me, Sasame-san, I really feel like I could love myself.

So please, Miss Authoress! Write about me even more~! ♪

Hiyono: Uu, uuu... But if it won't be good if I get attached to a certain character, you know? It'll make them harder to kill when I should... But, well... I guess I can try?

I want to write your story more, too. I want to fill out all the details, now and forever. ♪

Hayate: Good. Now then, I've gotta stay on your good side, Miss Authoress, so I don't die. You've got day duty, right Sasame-san? Let me give you a hand~. ♪

Hayate: I've been meaning to ask you if I could for a while, actually, but it took a while to get to that point, ahaha. ♪

Hiyono: Heehee. Yogiri-san, you really are pretty awkward around me, aren't you...♪

❖ peace (tler) ❖ honeyspades (proofer)

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[Translation] Prince & Princess

"... Having your face this close to mine is a little embarrassing, Chizuru-san."

Location: Student Council Office

Chizuru: Paaardon me...?

(Ugh, being in the Student Council Office really does put me on edge... Even though there isn't anyone who'd reprimand me for being a "Troublemaker" ''now''....

But I've gotta do this. I have to present our last show's financial report to them...

After all, Yako-chan's waaaay less like to show her face in the Student Council Room than me!

Compared to the butterflies I feel when I'm in front of a biiiiig audience during a performance, I guess this is nothing at all! I'll just draw a person on my hand and swallow my nerves! [1] ♪

Mm? I don't think anyone responded to me when I called out, so maybe there's no one here after all? Mmm... But there's no way I can return with these documents still in hand, so what do I do..?)

Mitsuru: ......

Chizuru: Oh, Mitsuru-chan! I guess you've been in the corner this whole time? What's wrong? Gosh, why didn't you say something?

Mitsuru: Zzz.... Zzz...♪

Chizuru: (Huh? Mitsuru-chan's fast sleep!

She must be sooooo tired... She worked so hard as the Prince in our last play, and on top of that she's an officer in the Student Council ''and'' a member of the Track Team...

Mitsuru-chan is super duper kind, doesn't let her grades fall, and even helps others when they ask! ♪ It's soooo hard to imitate her, even for me... The least I can do is lie her down someplace comfier, I guess.

You're always working so hard... But that's why I love you so much, Mitsuru-chan! ♪)

Chizuru: (Of course, I mean that I love you as a friend, I guess! Ehehe...♪ )

Mitsuru: Mm...?

Chizuru: (Whoa-oh-oh? If I wiggle too much, Mitsuru-chan'll wake up!

Mm~... I ''should'' wake her up and give her the documents, though...)

Mitsuru-chaaaaan...?

(... Ehehe, I'll sit down next to Mitsuru-chan. Today Chizuru'll be a liiiittle bit daring, so let's get a good look at her sleeping face. ♪ )

Mitsuru: ...♪

Chizuru: (Mitsuru-chan really is so beautiful... I have a plain face compared to her, I just make it look pretty with some cosmetics.

She really can be quite princess-like, huh...? Nyufufu, she looks so young when she's asleep, and so lovely too, I guess~. ♪)

Mitsuru: ... Having your face this close to mine is a little embarrassing, Chizuru-san.

Chizuru: Eek?! Y-Y-You were awake, Mitsuru-chan?

Mitsuru: Nah, I was fast asleep. I must've dozed off... Yawn. ♪

Chizuru: S-S-Sorry! I totally shouldn't have looked at your face while you slept, what a total breach of etiquette! Chizuru's a bad girl, she knows that, she'll think about what she's done so please please please don't hate me!

I'm so so sorry, I promise, find mercy in your heaaaart~!

Mitsuru: Hold on, hey, where're you going...?

Is there something you needed from the Student Council, Chizuru-san? Sorry you caught me at a bad time, but maybe I can handle whatever it is.

Do you want some tea? I definitely need some caffeine to wake myself up, so I'll make myself a cup too. Take it easy, Chizuru-san~. ♪

Chizuru: Ah, um, please don't fuss over me, you're the one who's tired, Mitsuru-chan!

Mitsuru: Ahaha. Sorry, I'm not so good at going with the flow... I always feel tired, so don't let that hold you back. Honestly... I'm always making mistakes, always having to reflect back on them.

Even during performances with the Drama Club I've had my share of flubs. But Chizuru-san, you always follow up no matter what happens so easily, nothing bad comes of them. I knew I shouldn't have tried going beyond my day job~, I must cost you a lot, sorry. ♪

Chizuru: Oh no, not at all! If anything, each time you perform with us, we get more and more guests and our reputation boosts too, I guess! Lookie at these reports, we're in the black for the first time ever! ♪

Mitsuru: Ah, so that's what you were delivering. Thanks for all your hard work, Chizuru-san.

(Chizuru hands her the papers; Mitsuru looks over them.)

Wow, you really are in the clear. Congrats~♪

Chizuru: Ehehe. We can't rest on our laurels juuust yet though. It feels like ever since Yako-chan came back, we've been spending cash on super flashy things~. That girl's such a ditz, she spends money like we've got a tree that grows it.

But at the same time, that's why we get sooooo many people coming to see us! Every time I'm on stage, I get so scared that I'm gonna make a mistake and ruin everything... but it was totally smooth sailing this time. ♪

Mitsuru: Fufu. It seems to me that she's making very sound, economical decisionsーKonan-san's quite the capable person. Though for some reason, it feels like she's pretty considerate towards me.

Chizuru: Do you really think so? Isn't Yako-chan always being brutally honest towards you, even though you're being kind enough to help us out~? She mercilessly rips into your acting so much that it makes my stomach twist, I guess?

Mitsuru: I think it's only natural she'd do that. Doesn't that show how serious she is about all this? I want to do everything I can to meet her expectations, even if it does bother Reika.

... I want to redeem myself, after all.

Chizuru: Mm~... When you put it like that, I feel a little put out.

Mitsuru: No, I mean... Of course I'm happy to help out too, I wouldn't if I didn't want to.

Chizuru: Thanks. I'm glad you don't think you're wasting time with us.

But you really ''have'' been around for a long time, Mitsuru-chan! Not just as a helper, but as our Prince too. Ever since you became one of our leading actresses, I guess, you've gained a lot of fans!

Mitsuru: Ahaha. It's not just the students within the school who see your plays, but people outside of it too.

Chizuru: Especially after we got some results at that drama contest. Yako-chan said she even wanted to make some merch that'd be a hit with the younger fans.

Mitsuru: Ahaha, I'm not trying to become an idol or anything... Chizuru-san, are you okay with the numbers I'm pulling?

Chizuru: Mm? Why wouldn't I be, I guess?

I'm happy that you're so loved, Mitsuru-chan! After all, I love you juuuust as much! ♪ I-I mean, in the way a friend loves another friend, I guess!

Mitsuru: Huuuuh. So you are like that...

Chizuru: ...? Um...?

Mitsuru: Sorry, that was weird to say. Back on topic... Konan-san wants to do all kinds of plays, not just romance ones, right?

Chizuru: Yeah... She's really into comedies.

Mitsuru: And yet, I play the prince every time... But even if it's not me, there's no need for such a cool role, right? I thought that maybe the script and cast were being adjusted for me, no matter how unreasonable.

Chizuru: Ah... If you ask me, we might've fudged it just a teensiest bit. But that just means we've been adjusting things like that to make sure you look your best, okay?

Do you wanna try a different role out, Mitsuru-chan? I totally get it~, it's pretty tiring having the same role over and over again, huh? For both the actor and the audience both.

I feel the same way, I keep auditioning for all kinds of plays... I'd like to try as many kinds of roles as possible to challenge myself, to grow from it.

My acting skills aren't up to snuff and my résumé's not impressive enough to land a lead role, not yet. But one day, I'll stand on the biggest stages, catching the eye of the whole world as a princess. It's my dream to~♪

Right now, I'm practicing for the role of a young lady who bullies her servants in the Taishou Era; it's a small role with few lines, but...

Mitsuru: I heard you auditioned for something like that, Chizuru-san.

You played a small role on a TV Drama the other day, right? I was so surprised when I saw, I spit out my tea.

Chizuru: Hmph, hmph... I wonder what I did wrong...? The audience was over here, and the angle of the hand was like this, right? They had to be as nitpicky as possible, huh.... Hmph, hmph...

Mitsuru: Chizuru-san?

Chizuru: Ah, I'm sorry. I'll do my best at the next performance we put on too, of course! I'll put on a splendid show without missing a beat!

Mitsuru-chan, if you wanna try out a new role, why don'tcha talk it out with Yako-chan? It might be fun to switch parts sometime~, I can be a prince and you can be a princess! ♪

Mitsuru: No, it really is fine. If I'm asked to play the role of the prince, then I'll put my all into it. It's actually more fun than I thought it'd be, and I get something out of it too.

The chance to be close as I am to a lovely Princess... ♪

Chizuru: Oh gosh, your face is way too close, Mitsuru-chan! I guess this is payback for me peeking at your sleeping face earlier, but you're way too unkind to be a suitable prince!

Mitsuru: Ahaha, well then... I'll strive to become a prince as strong, kind, and lovely as my princess. ♪

A common practice in Japan, seen in many high school-centered anime. The kanji for "person", 人, is drawn on the palm and then "swallowed"; this is a trick for calming down, as the ticklish sensation distracts your thoughts briefly.

❖ peace (tler) ❖

[chizuruyakumo]

[Translation] Koyoi Hoshiumi Solo 1

"D-Don't talk t'me outta the blue. I'm a shy gal, so you'll startle me like no tomorrow if ya do."

Location: School Store

Koyoi: ... Fwah?! Ahh, um– Oh, Transfer Student-kun.

D-Don't talk t'me outta the blue. I'm a shy gal, so you'll startle me like no tomorrow if ya do.

Ahh, don't gimme that kinda look. It ain't as if ya troubled me none.

I ain't usually got anyone I talk to on the norm, y'see... So bein' talked to alluva sudden surprised me, that's all, ehehe. ♪

Do ya need somethin' from me? Oh– Ya just happened t'see me an' came over t'say hi?

Yer really somethin' else, y'know, bein' able to talk to just about anyone easy as can be...♪

What brings ya to the School Store, anyway? Doesn't Minami-san always make ya lunch?

Hee. I see, so yer givin' her a break by rotatin' where ya get it... From her one day, then the cafeteria proper, an' today's the school store. Ya sure are awfully considerate, Transfer Student-kun. ♪

Me? Oh, I always make my own lunch.

It's easy-peasy lemon-squeezy just t'make somethin' real quick by thrownin' together leftovers... but I didn't have none to do that with today.

''Yawn''... I stayed up real late last night stargazin', so all I wanna do is sleep... I just figured I'd buy myself a sweet bun from the store instead of makin' anything.

But when I was just standin' around in a daze, figurin' what I wanted... Fer some reason, people started givin' me bread an' such.

Even the old lady who runs the place told me not t'be so picky, see; she said I "oughta eat plenty of stuff ♪" while handin' me sandwiches that hadn't been sellin'. Accordin' t'her, I've got no meat on my bones.

Koyoi: But why? It happens t'me a lot, see, but I don't get it...

Ah, but it ain't like I'm in any kinda trouble though. What're you lookin' so worried for?

Mmm? T'you, I ''do'' look like I'm in a spot of trouble...?

Speakin' of, do y'want a sweet bun, Transfer Student-kun?

I've got a lot more than I can handle all on my lonesome, so it'll go t'waste if I keep it all to myself.

Every now an' then... I'd like t'do somethin' for someone else, since I'm the one who's always bein' helped out by everyone 'round me. ♪

❖ peace (tler) ❖ remi (proof)

[chizuruyakumo]

[Translation] Hajime Kodama Solo 1

"This is food... This is absolutely food... It is most certainly, definitely something edible..."

Location: Courtyard

Hajime: ......

... Mm? Do you need something from me?

Oh, it's a boy. Ah, you must be... that Transfer Student I've heard everyone speak of.

Hajime: It's nice to meet you. I am a third year in Class C, Hajime Kodama. I also run the Archery Team here at Kimisaki Academy. A pleasure.

Mm? Why are you staring at my bento so intently?

Ichika... My younger sister made it for me.

I tend to make them myself, but I was quite busy with the Archery Team's practice this morning.

And so... She offered to do mine today, in repayment for every bento I've prepared for her. ♪

I was so happy, I was nearly brought to tears... I've been in a daze ever since...♪

Fufu. It seems lunch is nearly over now, though. If I'm not ''careful'', I'll be late to class... but it would be a shame to simply waste the rest of this bento, however, so I must eat every bit.

Let's see what she's prepared for me.

Ah... mm?

Hajime: What... What is this? There is something rather gooey and yellow filling every corner of my bento.

Could it be... pudding? It has a strange, living quality to it, almost like an amoeba. H-How grotesque.

No, I mustn't be so suspicious. Ichika put all her heart into making this bento for me, so I must relish it completely.

Hajime: This is food... This is absolutely food... It is most certainly, definitely something edible... (This is the power of mind over matter.)

... Hurk! Mm, mmm... Mm!

Huh? It tastes like curry...

I really cannot tell what this is supposed to be... but despite its looks, it ''is'' edible. Or perhaps it's simply to my taste...♪

We really are sisters, aren't we?

Fufu. I'm pleased as can be.

... Would you like to try it as well? I don't mind if so. Open wide. ♪

❖ peace (tler) ❖

[chizuruyakumo]

[Translation] Sora Tokikuni Solo 1

"I am Sora Tokikuni. I am a third year in Class C, as well as a member of the Occult Research Club. In truth, I am an investigator within it."

Location: Rooftop

Sora: Beep boop...♪

Fufu. How curious, a guest has joined me today.

While the twins are usually the only ones who do so, I could tell it was not them; there was only one pair of footsteps, not two.

If it were a teacher or a member of the Student Council who had come to scold me, then the atmosphere would have been far more harsh...

That's why today, I was hoping, just a bit... That I would be visited by someone nice, rather than one of those uninvited sort.

Thank you. You answered that hope.

Ahum ahum. Let us begin the Occult Research Club's "Cosmic Telecommunication Assembly".

Now then, shall we call out into the universe together?

... My, what a blank look. You know not of what I speak?

Sorry. I am not famously renowned for my way with words, you see. Um... You are that Transfer Student boy, yes? That is what all refer to you as...♪

Sora: I am Sora Tokikuni. I am a third year in Class C, as well as a member of the Occult Research Club. In truth, I am an investigator within it.

That is why I am in correspondence with the universe after school.

However, my power alone is insufficient to do so... That is why I have posted recruitment flyers in order to have at least one other to lend their strength to mine.

Certainly, you must have seen it... I thought that you had come to call upon the cosmos as I had, but it would seem you had not.

Mm? You're curious about the telecommunication process despite that? Then, shall we hail them together...?

Even if it's only a whim, I'm happy. I know such people exist. However, most of the time they become bored of it, and fail to join the following meetings.

Sit here. I have prepared cushions for the occasion.

Boop, beep. In the meanwhile, I have prepared all things necessary to contact our alien kin.

The twins have full control over the Occult Research Club's budgeting, so my personal projects, such as "Hygiene via Cosmic Rays", are donation-based... However, raising funds has not been going well.

As the state of things is such, I am only able to offer you inexpensive sweets. Is that alright?

Let us eat, drink, and speak with one another.

Yes, if we provide a fun enough atmosphere and await them... Then our outer space brethren shall fly down, declaring that they should like to join us, and drop in for a visit. Wouldn't you, with an air so inviting?

Sora: ... You didn't laugh. Whenever I say such things, many others would simply make fun of me.

But you took me seriously, you earnestly heard me out. I know from the sound of your heartbeat that you aren't lying in your interest.

Fufu. That makes me a little happy. My whole body is light and warm.

Now then... Let us speak of the cosmos and the truth of this world while we enjoy our sweets.

Beep, boop...♪

❖ peace (tler) ❖

[chizuruyakumo]

[Translation] (Hypothetical) Wedding

"I want to be by your side as an equal, as your partner in life."

Location: Chapel

Hayate: Hiyono... Thank you for allowing me to be the Champion of Justice.

But from here on, rather than be by your side in that way... I want to be by your side as an equal, as your partner in life.

Hiyono: P-Partner in life...?! This— This is happening all so fast! I— I—!

Location: Hiyono's House

(Yawns...♪)

Ahh, what a nice dream...

Yogiri-san and I... getting married? It couldn't happen anywhere else but in such a sweet dream. ♪

(Sighs...) I slept in until noon... At least we're off this week.

I ended up pulling an all-nighter writing a rough draft... I really shouldn't, though— it's a bad habit to fall into.

If I get too used to sleeping in like this, then I'll still be waking up late by the time spring break ends...

I'm the Student Council's secretary now. I have to do my best to break bad habits and get my life together.

After all... Since I'm a member, the rest of the students will look to me as an example of a model student...

... But can I really be that girl for them?

On top of that, Mother and Father are away on a trip together...

It's wonderful that they're still so close after all this time, but was it really a good idea to leave their only daughter and a cat behind...?

Well, at least I'm not alone.

Hiyono: Mao~, c'mere kitty cat...♪

I'm always so busy, aren't I? We don't usually get to spend time together...

But I promise, I'll do my best to take care of you this week. Meow, me~ow! ♪

Mm... You don't really react too much to your name, huh?

Having three of them is tough, isn't it? All of us call Mao something different...

Ahh, it sure is difficult to decide on just one... ♪

Oh? Are you hungry, Mao? Let's get you something to eat then, wait right here. I'll get you a little milk...♪

Um, we should still have some in the fridge... Huh?

Hayate: Oh, you're awake! You know, I was about to go give you a shake myself, Hiyono.

You're able to get up yourself even on spring break, huh? Man, you're amazing. ♪

Hiyono: H-Hiyono...?! Wh—Why're you using my first name out of the blue like that?!

M-More importantly... Wh-Why're you in my house, Yogiri-shan...?!

And wearing an apron on top of that! It's almost sinful— no, it's a blessing from God himself to see you like this!

Hayate: Why this, why that... Huh. So you don't remember?

Even though our registration was accepted just the other day?

When all was said and done, you told me we'd be using each other's first names from then on. ♪

Hiyono: Re-Registration..?! Th-Then... Then we really did get married?!

Hayate: Yup, we did. Women who're at least sixteen years old can get married, so against our parents' wishes we did just that.

Hiyono: Th-There really is one... So... That wasn't a dream? This is real?

Hayate: It wasn't a dream at all~. We went to a country in the south, remember? Everyone from Kimisaki joined us, and we had a biiiig ceremony...

You and I swore we'd never leave others' side, remember?

Hiyono: Oh, oh my gosh... I do remember something like that from my dream, but to think that it really happened...♪

Hayate: Leave your doubts behind. That's why... You oughta call me by my first name too, y'know?

Hiyono: H... Hayate-san.

Hayate: Ehehe... Now I'm the one feelin' shy. ♪ Thanks, Hiyono.

Hiyono: M-My heart's beating so fast... but I couldn't be happier. ♪

Hayate-san... that apron really suits you. ♪

W-Wait... Are you making lunch for me?!

Hayate: Yeah, I was cooking somethin' up. Should I have asked before I took over the kitchen?

Hiyono: Th-There's just no way I could make you cook something for me, Hayate-san!

Please, allow me! Take a seat! I'll make something for you instead!

Hayate: Everything's already done though, y'know~? C'mon, you're the one who oughta be taking a seat.

You were working aaaaall night on a story, weren't you? I tried waking you up in the morning, but you just wouldn't get up.

Hiyono: Y... You saw me sleeping?! Oh my gosh, how embarrassing...!

Hayate: Why's that a big deal? We slept together, y'know?

Hiyono: Huh?! Ahhh, oooh...

Hayate: H-Hey Hiyono, are you okay? Your face is red as a beet.

Hiyono: Oooooh my gosh...

Fumi: Ooooh, what a delicious look on your face! ♪

Hiyono: Eek?! C-Chief...? What... What're you doing here?

Fumi: Hiyono~, really? Don't you remember what today is?

Hiyono: Um, uh... Oh! It's April Fool's, isn't it?

Fumi: Ding ding, we have a winner! I really pulled the wool over your eyes, huh?

You got me good with your little trick during Halloween, so I thought I should return the favor. ♪

Hiyono: Yeah... you did. Haya... Mm, Yogiri-san, were you in on this too?

Hayate: Yeah, sorry. Midori-san's not that great of a person, but... Let me explain.

You've always done so much for me, so I just thought I'd try and help you out in return.

So... when she mentioned that she'd get me a spare key for your house if I pitched in, I jumped at the chance.

You've been so hard at work with the rest of the new Student Council, and... I couldn't help but worry about how you'd be doing over spring break, Sasame-san.

Hiyono: Ah, I see... My parents do trust the Chief, so that makes sense.

Hayate: Haha, some "Champion of Justice" I am, huh? Even if I went into this for you, it was still inexcusable.

But... I won't ask that you forgive me after the fact, there's probably nothing I can do to make it up to you.

Hiyono: No, you don't have to worry at all, Yogiri-san. In fact... I'm really happy. ♪

But... if you really do want to make it up to me, then... Is it alright if I call you "Hayate-san"? Just for today.

Hayate: Yeah, of course. We can be married, just for today. Through sickness and health, Hiyono. ♪

Hiyono: For today and today alone, I'll be in your care, Hayate-san...♪

❖ peace (tler) ❖

[chizuruyakumo]

北川ゆき~✿

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