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MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎁

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My piece for @tftarotproject

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the art of malicious compliance

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When you've got task paralysis but your blorbos are waiting for you to finish your fucking hw so you can draw them

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HE is the precious precious bot that’s been loved by all.

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"Mystery on a Moonlit Cruise" Translation Directory

Story

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Summary

"A company looking to make a return of their dormant ‘Night Cruise’ invites HAMA Tours to board the ship and attend their pre-opening as consultants.  Although Nanaki accepted the Chiefs offer to join, he finds himself alone on the deck sighing to himself. After being found by Yukikaze, the two start heading back inside and happen to run into Ryui, Netaro and Muneuji along the way. When they open the doors, they’re bombarded by the sight of everyone who had been enjoying the party before…now completely out cold. Who, what, why? It is up to the 5 of themーthe last ones awakeーto solve the mystery and uncover what truth is hiding in the darkness."

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[Ushio SSR] Hell's Tormenting Amanojaku - Night Owl Student and Night Worker Teacher

Part 1

Ushio: Seven seconds to midnight… six…

Here it is… the latest news from Web Dive's midnight update is…

… ……

A… A PATIBATO COLLAB CAFEEE!?!?

(Shit, I yelled on impulse, is Muuchan—)

Muneuji: Zzz… zzz…

Ushio: (—No, I didn't wake him. Thank god he's a deep sleeper…)

Sigh… so? When is it? Where? What new merch will there be? Why is that info always released later? No, maybe just a little bit at a time is better for my heart…?

… Well, all I can do now is spam my priv.

(Though, if I had any fellow otaku to talk about it with…)

(No, most people aren't as into it as I am. And it'd be a pain for our relationship to sour from different interpretations.)

Phew… my throat's all dry from excitement. I'll go grab a drink.

Ushio: (…? The lights are still on. Is someone here?)

*fwip*

Sakujiro: Do this here, a little bit there, thread through like this, nfufufufu…

Ushio: (K-Karigane-san…? It looks like he's making costumes again, but his hands are moving so fast that the afterimages make him look like an Ashura*… that's so uncanny, I'll just slide on by…)

Sakujiro: Hm… I fear this fabric may be rather chilly when worn.

What do you think, Kurama-kun?

Ushio: Nyah!? You noticed so quickly… also, the fact you knew it was me without even looking gives me the creeps…

Sakujiro: It may not be exam season, but staying up without reason is poison for your body.

Ushio: …I was doing something important to me. Also, midnight doesn't count as "late".

Sakujiro: Excuse me then. Do forgive my needless concern.

Ushio: Well, I don't expect you to get it, so I'll just drop by the kitchen and head back to my room.

Sakujiro: Is that so? How about taking a breather here for a late-night change of pace? I was just thinking of having a small break myself.

Ushio: Sigh…

(I can't tell what this guy's intentions are, so I'd rather keep my distance… but, the costume he's making right now is…)

Um, is this… a character from that super famous TCG? "Malice of the Guardians**"… I think it was.

Sakujiro: Oh my, are you familiar with it?

Ushio: The popular rare cards go for so much that collectors started keeping them in safes… …or something like that, I think I might've seen it on SpiNet.

Sakujiro: Indeed. This is a cosplay of the "Crying Red Demon" that appears in MotG… a red demon with striking tears of blood.

Ushio: Huh… the resemblance is so good that even someone who doesn't know it that well like me could recognise it.

Sakujiro: Thank you. However, I fear I may have chosen fabric that's too thin.

Though I suppose it can't be helped, as I split the budget to accomodate the weapon.

Ushio: Wha… you made this weapon yourself too? It's a metal club, but this… isn't real metal, is it…?

Sakujiro: Oh! You can tell? Replicating the texture was my biggest fixation this time. Those who aren't familiar with cosplay tend to look only at the costume, but you—

Ushio: No… it just happened to catch my eye…

(Shit, I'll out myself as an otaku if I say too much…! I've gotta change the subject…)

Anyway, why are you making a costume like this? Has the subject come up with Hama Tours or something…?

Sakujiro: Not at all. This is something I'm creating for personal use.

Ushio: !

(Making a cosplay of a TCG character for personal use…? No way…)

Um… Karigane-san—

Sakujiro: Yes?

Ushio: Are you… an otaku…?

*Ashura are demons with multiple faces and arms

**"Malice of the Guardians" is the card game Yukikaze likes

Part 2

Ushio: Are you… an otaku…?

Sakujiro: Yes. I am indeed.

Ushio: Wh…!

(He's coming out with it so openly…!?)

(No, wait, calm down. It's possible he's a casual who's just acting like an otaku for fashion*…)

Sakujiro: I am… yes, I suppose you could say I'm an otaku for fashion.

Ushio: Huh.

Sakujiro: As you know, Kurama-kun, I make the stage costumes for the Hospitality Lives, but I also sew more practical items… the Young Master's suits, for example.

Anime and game cosplays, such as what I'm making now, are primarily requests from acquaintances. I'm an all-accepting all-rounder clothing otaku.

Ushio: Aah… so it's like that. You don't stan any particular work, you just like the act of making and wearing costumes itself… is what you're saying?

Sakujiro: Precisely.

Ushio: (An otaku's an otaku, but he's a different type to me… his enthusiasm's the real deal, though. You can tell just by looking at what he's making.)

(I only really saw him as a bizarre teacher who acts strange sometimes, but it's been fun hearing about a different kind of interest… I feel a little closer to him, maybe.)

…

Sakujiro: Do you not have much interest in this yourself, Kurama-kun?

Ushio: I mean, I wouldn't… say I don't…

Sakujiro: Hoho! Wouldn't you, now!!

Yes, in light of your reactions thus far, it is clear that you have great potential sleeping within you!

Ushio: Huh? What do you…

Sakujiro: Would you like to try making one? Wearing one, perhaps? Ah, since it's you, I found some costumes that would suit you perfectly when I was organising my cabinet the other day, but if there are any designs in particular you desire, then by all means, tell me every little detail and—

Ushio: H-hold on. Why is this the direction the conversation's going?

Sakujiro: No need to hold back. It's just right for a young person to be shameless.

Ushio: No, this is just what you want to do! I didn't get it until now, but you're the one behind those weird clothes Fuefuki-san sometimes wears, aren't you? Could you not treat me the same way?

Sakujiro: Oh my, I see… Well then, it's getting late, so on some other day…

Ushio: No, what exactly did that "I see" mean!? Maybe sew your eardrums up before sewing more clothes?

Agh~~~ damnit… You weren't kidding when you said staying up late is bad for you. Thanks for proving it, I'm going to bed now!!

*running*

Sakujiro: …Hm. He's missing out, leaving without even giving it a go.

Ushio: Haa, haa… what was with that strong pressure. Like I thought, there's something wrong with that guy… Though, the quality of his costumes is legit…

He was essentially asking what design I'd like, but I don't have any costumes I'd want to… ……

(…If I stayed, could I have gotten a costume of my oshi?)

He said he took requests from acquaintances… so then, a replication of my oshi—

—No, there isn't anyone to wear it in the first place. And I wouldn't be able to display it without revealing that I'm an otaku.

……

I don't think I've… missed out on anything at all…

*"ファッションオタク" (fashion otaku) refers to either "fake" otaku who only "act the part", or otaku who are into fashion

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Kinugawa Kiroku - Qualia of Colors: Take a Breather, and Down Your Drink [Part 1]

I recommend reading on my site!

This was in my drafts for so long... I finally got the time to tidy things up...! At the time of translating this, I didn't see anyone do it yet, so idk about now.

I had fun translating this story!!

Translation: seo-julie

Proofreading: leen

📍 Location: Snake Room, HAMA House

Nanaki: Haa….. I can finally calm down.

Nanaki: I had to install the equipment and greet people. There were many things happening, but I can now sit down, relax, and enjoy my coffee.

Nanaki: Yeah…. Now that's delicious….

Kiroku: (Enters)

Kiroku: …..!

Kiroku: I'm…. Sorry for…. Disturbing your…. Break....

Nanaki: Hold up, Kiroku. If you don't mind, would you like to drink some coffee with me?

Kiroku: C-can…. I…?

Nanaki: Of course you can. Hold on, just give me a moment.

Nanaki: This is actually my first time brewing coffee ever since I moved here, and I was hoping that I could drink it with anyone who came in here.

Nanaki: Kiroku, your cup….

Kiroku: U-umm…. Here….

Nanaki: Would you like some sugar and milk?

Kiroku: Ah…. Yes, please. I'm a fan…. Of adding them.

Kiroku: For you, Nanamegi…. You like…. Black coffee?

Nanaki: Yeah. Before, I used to drink sweet things like café au lait, but before I knew it, I couldn't anymore.

Kiroku: So grown-up….

Nanaki: Alright, here you go.

Kiroku: Thank you, for the coffee.

Kiroku: …. Delicious.

Nanaki: I know right??? Plus, it's perfect for the mood at the moment.

Kiroku: (.... I never thought that…. The day would come where I would drink coffee with people…. Other than my family….)

Kiroku: ….. Ah, right. As a thanks…. For the coffee….

Kiroku: ….. Would you…. Like to eat this?

Nanaki: This is…. A cookie tin?

Kiroku: Yeah. These cookies…. Are really really delicious. They come in a variety of flavors…. I think…. They'd go well with your coffee.

Nanaki: ….

Nanaki: Hey, Kiroku――.

Kiroku: W-what is it….?

Kiroku: (Did I…. Say something un-called for…? Maybe Nanamegi…. Doesn't really have a sweet tooth?)

Kiroku: (Or maybe…. It was weird, coming from me….?)

[To be continued…]

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