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Welcome to Akebono-so! Translations [2020]

[Repost from twitter]

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[Opens today!] Omi: "Please let me be the lead. ... After all, this performance would be close to Nachi's death anniversary"

Special Login Bonus Lines

Omi: Autumn troupe's 7th performance is starting soon. Welcome to the grand opening of the former yankee's restaurant!

Sakyo: How strange... I can hear voices coming from inside of this small box...!

Azami: bucchigiri, airabuyuu... This world feels like a test with so many difficult kanji.

Taichi: Sword battles are so cool! Nanao slash! Ha!!

Juza: So here's the lid, here's the armor, the temple, bridge... got it.

Banri: Of course I'm the host for the night. I won't ever let you get bored.

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Note: bucchigiri (ぶっちぎり) - break away

airabuyuu (アイ・ラブ・ユー) - i love you

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2020 Main Page Sakyo birthday lines (2/2)

[Repost from twitter]

(Warning for awkward wording, I did this when I was still not as experienced with JP-EN translation. Would reword it but I don't really have the time now)

(fixed the translation on sakoda's however)

Banri: Sakyo-san happy birthday. Since it's better if you tend to your hair soon, I'm recommending this hair oil.

Juza: Sakyo-san, happy birthday. I'm always in awe everytime you perform. I won't lose to that either.

Sakyo: The ginsenkai and the company are all full of such naive people... but both are not bad places to be in.

Omi: Sakyo-san, happy birthday. Shall we have a drink this year? Just the both of us. I enjoyed our last session.

Taichi: Sakyo-nii happy birthday! Though I'm always berated by you, I think that's your way of showing kindness~

Azami: I'm planning a prank with Banri-san. Looking forward to Shitty Sakyo's face when he falls over in surprise.

Tsumugi: So it's Sakyo-san's birthday... I figure he'll get plenty of wine as his presents, so I wonder if I should get snacks to go with.

Tasuku: Sakyo-san happy birthday. It's been a while since we went to the bathhouse. We can have a drink afterwards too. How does that sound?

Homare: It's difficult to get Sakyo-san a present when he has certain conditions for it... It will be fun to see how I can meet them though.

Hisoka: I've bought Sakyo's favorite wine thanks to Azuma's advice. Do drink it with the wine glass I gave you before.

Azuma: The Japanese wine and Shochu has been prepared for. Because it's Sakyo-kun's birthday, we're going to do some wine tasting tonight.

Guy: Furuichi, happy birthday. Let's do our best in the company's accounting from now on too. I can assist you anytime.

Sakoda: Aniki happy birthday! For today I will do anything you want me to... ah, just be on my usual behaviour?

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Note 2: Shochu is a distilled alcoholic beverage

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2020 Main Page Sakyo birthday lines (1/2)

[Repost from twitter]

(Warning for awkward wording, I did this when I was still not as experienced with JP-EN translation. Would reword it but I don't really have the time now)

Sakuya: Sakyo-san, I want to put on a show as my present to you... so won't you take that seat at the theatre just like that time?

Masumi: It's not like I'll wish you because it's your birthday. But I can wish you all I want after I marry her.

Tsuzuru: Happy birthday Furuichi-san. I found a lot of bubblewrap at my place. It's rather old but... would you like them?

Citron: Happy Birthday Sakyo♪ Kyoto was fun~ I want to go on a secret training camp with the adults again!

Itaru: Sakyo-san, here's the continuation of the light novel I lent you the other day. LIME me if you want to share your thoughts in detail.

Chikage: Happy birthday Sakyo-san. I think it might be good to start investing in stocks soon.

Tenma: Tsuzuru-san has taught me how to obtain "Inkan Kudasai" from the snacks st- wait, Kazunari too!?

Yuki: Have a look at this heart-shaped bubblewrap. Isn't it cute? I look forward to how Sakyo will react.

Muku: Rather than a manga, Sakyo-san's present this time is a compilation of mythologies around the world!

Kazunari: Tada! Specially ordered for Frooche-san's birthday today! "Inkan Kudasai"!

Misumi: Because it's Sakyo's birthday, I'm giving him wine in a triangle bottle! I'll carefully hand it over~

Kumon: Happy birthday-! Hey hey Sakyo-san, does your mother want to join Nii-chan's fanclub too?

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Note: "Inkan Kudasai" 印鑑ください (lit: please give me a stamp) is a parody of the snack "Hanko Kudasai" ハンコください Ingame, it's a stamp-shaped chocolate snack and is Sakyo's favorite childhood snack as revealed in the ginji event story

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[Card Translation: SSR Nero - Thread of Life Finding Home in Silver]

Card Story + Episode + Homescreen line under the cut ^^

Card Story: Believing in Reunion

(1/3)

Snow, White: Over here, little ones!

Akira: (Looks like Snow and White have gotten friendly with the chickens.)

Akira: (It feels so soothing seeing the twins play with them…)

Akira: … Hm?

Chicken: …

Akira: (That one over there… It's been in a corner by itself all the while…)

Nero: You've noticed that too, Mister Sage?

Akira: Hey Nero. Yeah, it doesn't seem to look as well as the other ones…

Nero: It hasn't really eaten either, from what I've seen.

Nero: Might wanna ask the shop owner about this.

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Shop Owner: That chicken actually used to have another chicken it seemed close to, but the latter had died due to the effects of "The Great Calamity".

Shop Owner: It then separated from the herd, and had been moping ever since then…

Akira: So that's what happened…

Shop Owner: I'm worried about it as well, but it's difficult to constantly watch over it…

Nero: But of course. You gotta attend to many other chickens as well.

Akira: Hm… If that's the case, why don't we look after it while we're here?

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Nero: Man, that shop owner seemed really grateful to you, Mister Sage.

Akira: I'm sure it's because the owner was really worried about that chicken as well. It hasn't been taking in food for quite a while, either.

Akira: And thank you too Nero… For agreeing to this as well.

Nero: S'fine. I did say I was kinda worried about it too.

Nero: It's also a problem when it hasn't been eating.

Akira: The shop owner did try all sorts of combinations with the feed, but it didn't seem to work…

Nero: Yeah. As much as you try to feed it, it wouldn't accept it.

Nero: It's lost something important to him. That's not a pain you can easily soothe.

Akira: Nero…

Nero: In any case, lets mix in a little feed with stronger fragrance, and see how it goes.

Nero: I dunno if it's the same as humans, but this may perk up its sense of smell and hopefully makes it a little more willing to eat.

Nero said all these with a wry smile as he took a pinch of the feed laid before him.

Nero: I'll say, I'm good with preparing chicken for eating, but I never expected to worry about the diet of one.

Nero: Right, there you go.

Chicken: …

Akira: … It's not even paying attention to us.

Nero: Yup, guess it's not that easy.

Nero: It'll eat when it wants and vice versa, I suppose. We'll let it be for now. S'not like we're in a hurry anyway.

(2/3)

Chicken: Cluck cluck cluck…

Akira: … It's eating! Nero! It ate!

Nero: Haha. Looks like it finally got around to it.

Akira: I'm glad. Let's hope it feels a little better after eating.

Nero: Yeah. I added a little sugar in the feed, so it'll help regain its strength easier.

Nero: H-hey, slow down! You'd get something stuck in your throat at this rate.

Perhaps it was from the effects of Nero's sugar, but the chicken promptly ate up the food on his hand.

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The next day, as we stepped into the poultry farm, the chicken from yesterday seemed to have relaxed around Nero and rubbed its head against his foot.

Nero: …Hm? What's up?

Akira: Maybe it's thanks for yesterday? For the tasty sugar you've given it.

Nero: What a polite one. But you shouldn't thank me. Thank your owner who's been worried about you.

Saying that, Nero patted its head before making his way out. However, the chicken followed him closely behind.

Akira: It doesn't seem to want to leave you.

Nero: What a troublesome one. Well, s'good it got better.

Nero: Mister Sage. Can I leave you with the bird? I've got something I wanna talk to Faust with.

Akira: Oh… Sure.

The chicken chirped sadly as it watched Nero go, but Nero didn't turn back and left the place.

Akira: And he's off. I wonder what happened…

Akira: (He had been worried about the chicken yesterday, but he's kind of avoiding it now…)

Snow: I do think that is his way of kindness.

Akira: Oh, Snow and White… You saw everything?

White: Ever since both of you came here!

Snow, White: He's probably taken a huge liking to the cute li'l chicken, for sure!

Akira: Ahaha…

Akira: (I'm still not sure what they meant by Nero's way of showing kindness, though…)

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A few days later, the mission was wrapped up and done with, and we were finally ready to head back to the manor.

Chicken: Cluck cluck cluck.

Akira: Ah! Nero look! The fowl is trying to enter the herd! … Although it seemed to be hesitating.

Nero: S'been a while since it left. Probably trying to figure out a good way to return to the herd.

Akira: (Ah, we are so close. I wonder if we can think of something…)

Right after, Nero walked to where the chicken was and gently called out to it.

Nero: … Hey.

Chicken: Cluck.

Nero: You've come this far now, so keep going.

Nero: It'll be fine. I'm sure everyone else has been worried about you.

(3/3)

Chicken: … Cluck cluck cluck.

Akira: Oh, it's gone into the herd…!

Nero: That's a relief.

Akira: I'm really glad. And it's because you encouraged it, Nero.

Nero: Oh, nah. I didn't do anything of that sort.

Akira: That reminds me… A few days ago you were putting some distance between the chicken and yourself, and I was curious as to why you did that.

Akira: Did you have some kind of motive for that?

Nero: … So that's how you looked at it. T'was how it was, though.

Nero: No matter how much it missed me, it's gonna forget me right away.

Nero: That chicken's gonna be living here from now on. What it's gonna rely on isn't me, but the ones in the herd.

Akira: (I see… The chicken's finally opened up to someone at last, but if it's someone who's going to disappear from their life again…)

Akira: I apologize, I didn't think of it that way…

Nero: No need to apologize, Mister Sage. I didn't explain myself completely either.

And with that, the question at the back of my mind these past few days had been answered. At the same time, Snow and White ran past us.

Snow, White: See you, my darlings. Bye-bye!

Chickens: Cluck!

Nero: Pretty light-hearted for a farewell greeting there…

Akira: The both of you have gotten quite friendly with the chickens, aren't you reluctant to part with them?

White: This is no final farewell! If fate has it, we will surely meet again.

White: For that chicken, it's true that it's lost something dear to it. That cannot be returned, but you can come back to visit it whenever you like.

Akira: … That's right. It'd be great if we could come back to meet it again.

Chicken: Cluck cluck…

Akira: Oh…

Nero: You…

The chicken that had previously gone into the herd came over to where we were, as if it wanted to say something.

For a second, Nero seemed to hesitate, but then gently held up the chicken and patted its head.

Nero: Don't you get eaten up by those scary wizards, got it? See you.

Chicken: Cluck cluck~

The chicken chirped into Nero's arms before flying out of his hands with vigor.

Akira: That's the first time I hear it sound so happy.

Nero: Yeah…

Snow: Hohoho. Guess we now have to comfort our lonely Nero-chan.

White: Hohoho. How adorable.

Nero: C'mon, let it go already…

We all giggled upon seeing Nero, who was now looking truly at a loss.

Card Episode: A Kind Sense of Distance

[Cat Meowing]

Akira: Alright, little one. What a good kitty you are~.

[Walking sounds]

Nero: … Haha, Mister Sage really do like cats, huh.

Akira: Whoa, Nero!

[Cat Meowing, Scuttling Away]

Nero: Ah, sorry. I must've given you a surprise, suddenly calling you out like that. Even the cat's run away…

Akira: Don't be, I did yell quite loud, so I apologize for that.

Akira: That cat is a regular in the courtyard, so I expect it would come back to play tomorrow. So don't worry about it!

Nero: Oh? That's great.

Nero: I can prepare some grilled fish for it as apology tomorrow.

Akira: Thank you Nero, I'm sure it would love it!

Akira: Oh by the way, what do you think of cats?

Nero: In what sense… If I like them…?

Akira: If you like them, find them cute, or want to get one as a pet, for instance.

Nero: I don't hate them, and I do find them adorable, but it's difficult to answer if you ask me if I want to adopt one.

Akira: D-Difficult?

Nero: Well, not just cats. If I get a pet I'd definitely feel something for them, and I'm no good at emotions…

Nero: That's why seeing you fawn over the strays and feeding them sometimes is enough for me.

Akira: I see…

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Nero: ? What's with that look?

Akira: I do think Nero is kind… Kind enough to find a stray cat in the rain and bring it home. Somehow.

Nero: Hahaha… What's with that.

Homescreen Line

"East Wizards like being by themselves. That's something I have in common with them, and even now that hasn't changed. But bit by bit, I realized I've gotten used to the hustle and bustle of the manor. What about you, Mister Sage?"

edit 23/2: changed fowl to chicken. while fowl is not exactly wrong i feel like chicken would make more sense in the context of the event

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[Event Translation] Sleepless Night at the Campeggio 「眠れぬ夜のカンペッジオ」Chapter 10

Thank you En for proofreading!

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Heathcliff: So that's what happened!?

Nero finally withdrew his magical tools that had been chasing after Bradley.

Nero: Yeah... We didn't want to cause a stir, so we kept it on the down low.

Mitile: But to get thrown into a pool of magma, won't you normally die that way...

Shino: So that means we're looking at a dead Bradley.

Lennox: ... Really?

Bradley: Don't just kill me off! You can see it for yourself. I, who was just about to be beat up before your eyes, am the one and only Bradley!

Bradley: Though it's true I was thrown right into the magma pool.

Bradley: I was getting dragged into the door in the air, and only narrowly missed by sneezing, and somehow ended up on this island.

Figaro: I see, you've been rescued by your injury from the calamity.

Rutile: But why didn't you return to the manor straightaway?

Bradley: I wanted to, but I was gettin' attacked by a monster.

Bradley: I returned those attacks, and it retreated into this place. It was a damn pain in the ass trying to chase it around.

Bradley: Well, I killed it off anyway. Y'gotta be shit outta luck if anyone wants to pick a fight with me.

Murr: So, what did the monster look like? Was it something like a huge spider?

Bradley: Ah? And how do you know that?

Everyone: !

Bradley: What, was Mister Bowl-Cut looking for it too? It's too late anyway. Monster's turned into mana stone and is long in my stomach.

Shino, Mitile, Heathcliff: ........

As expected, the truth of the island's big spider legend was indiscernible… even until now.

Akira: In any case, I'm really glad you're alright, Bradley.

Bradley: Yeah. I can finally return.

Bradley: Nero, make some fried chicken for me when we get back to the wizard manor, okay?

Nero: Don't you talk like everything's fine already. Go apologize to Mister Sage properly. You sure worried him a ton.

Shino: In any case, you were really intense back there, Nero.

Heathcliff: Yeah. It's my first time seeing Nero this angry.

Heathcliff: You were facing a northern wizard, but you weren't holding back at all...

Nero: Heh?

Nero's eyes swiftly darted around.

Nero: Uhm... Well... Actually... Right now, this guy's also at the manor, eating the food I've prepared with you guys.

Nero: So I guess he's one of us kinda... a comrade, if you will. And that's why... y'know... That's why I didn't hold back...

Nero: Yeah?

Bradley: Wow, those're some really nice words you got there...

Bradley: But yeah, it's something like that.

Stumped as he was, Bradley nodded along. He seemed to be a little happy, even.

I doubt the loosening of these intertwined strings would stay that way forever, but even so, I was still very happy at the outcome.

Heathcliff: Shino.

Heathcliff: Whatever you do, don't just decide for yourself and rush out like that. If you do the same thing next time, I will be mad.

Shino: ... Sorry. I'll do my best to give a good heads-up from now on.

Heathcliff: You can't just do your best. Same goes for how you report back.

Shino: Got it. I'll be careful.

Heathcliff: ... You're surprisingly good about this today.

Shino glanced over at Nero.

Shino: I don't want Heath to get that mad towards me.

-

In our hands, we have the ingredients for the Dream-Eating Wheel, souvenirs for everyone back at the manor, and even a Bradley.

We met with many twists and turns on this deserted island, but had to wave goodbye to the fun and exciting vacation we had, and went back to the manor.

-

Heathcliff: Mister Faust, this is from us.

Shino: It's a charm, called a Dream-Eating Wheel. It’s said to feed on nightmares, so you can let it have a go at yours.

Heathcliff: We actually went to an island in the South Country just to make this, by the way.

Faust: Ah is that so. I didn't know. Totally. Not in the slightest.

Shino: Are you surprised?

Faust: Yeah. I'm surprised. Really, very surprised.

Shino, Heathcliff: Hooray!

Murr: Faust, that was some sick monotone!

Figaro: Clumsy yet earnest, that's a trait of his that didn't change.

Lennox: Does that mean Master Faust knew right from the start?

Figaro: Well, you could say an adult would get the drift when it comes to knowing what the kids are up to.

Figaro: Looks like he did his best to pretend not to know, for the sake of the kids.

Mitile: Everything turned out well though! Mister Faust looks really happy about it.

Rutile: I'm sure that part isn't pretense at all.

Faust: Shino, Heath. Thanks for going all the way to do this for me.

Shino: Hehe. It's okay to cry from being deeply emotional, you know.

Faust: Eh, I'm not crying, but...

Shino: Yeah?

Faust: I'll take good care of it. Thank you, both of you.

Heathcliff: You're welcome!

Shino: Sure thing.

-

Once Bradley was out of sight, Nero and I began to plan how we would go about our drinking party.

We've put off this plan for so long that we've decided to definitely make it a reality, once and for all. And so I was here at the dining hall.

Akira: ...Hm?

Nero was present at the scene, but the main man, Bradley, was nowhere in sight.

Akira: Now what will we ever do...?

Nero: Hm... Maybe he's...

[Ground shakes]

Akira: !? What's with that sound...?

Nero: Likely went off to settle his scores with Mithra.

The atrociously loud, ceiling-shaking sound went on for two, no, three more times.

Akira: B-Bradley... He's able to make it today, right...?

Nero: Hey, he was the one who brought the idea up. He'll come over even if he has to crawl over 'n all that.

Nero had his elbow on the table, and his face was somehow rather relaxed.

Akira: Nero, you look well today.

Nero: Well, I too got the Dream-Eating Wheel from Shino and Heath. It's probably thanks to that.

Nero: A’ight then... Let's have a bite of the fried chicken before it goes cold.

Bradley: Hey! Don't go startin' without me!

The star of the party made his appearance, and as if he came back from a war like in the stories, brought along injuries all over himself. He looked a little more battered than when we met him at the deserted island.

Akira: Bradley, are you alright?

Bradley: For sure. I got sucker punched big-time the second time, but I got a blow onto his face the first time round. And that's a wrap for the day.

Bradley: So, shall we begin?

Nero: Stubborn guy, isn't he. Same goes for you.

Bradley: Ha. Who do you think I am? I'm the One and Only Bradley, who even shuts crying kids up.

Nero smiled and said one thing to the smirking, tough-looking Bradley.

Nero: 'Course you are.

As if they were long-time buddies.

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[Event Translation] Sleepless Night at the Campeggio 「眠れぬ夜のカンペッジオ」Chapter 9

Thank you En for proofreading!

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Nero: Are these all cobwebs...?

There was a cobweb-like structure, wrapping around every nook and cranny of the building.

Considering the fact that it's just cobwebs of a spider, the entire thing was oddly enormous.

Against my will, the anecdote about the big spider retold by Murr last night resurfaced in my mind.

Mitle, Heathcliff: ......

Akira: (That aside, this place seems rather worn-down...)

There was barely anything left of the ceiling. On the other hand, the walls and the floor were full of holes, the stairs were broken, and the remains of a stone statue were scattered all over.

It was not exactly the result of the building collapsing over a long period of time. Rather, something rampaged through the area and damaged everything in the building, leaving behind fresh marks of the aftermath.

Figaro: This place was damaged recently.

We all fell deadly silent. Only the sounds of our footsteps could be heard in the temple, but there was an unsettling feeling throughout the area.

Nero: There's definitely something in here, alright.

... Stay close to us, Mister Sage.

Soon enough, a huge reception hall-like open area came into sight. The ceiling was supported by thick pillars, and entrances linked to other places were practically uncountable.

This seemed like the heart of the temple.

Heathcliff: Shino! If you're out there, say something!

However, the call yielded no reply.

Mitile: I guess he isn't here...?

[Ground shaking]

Just as we were getting discouraged, one of the pillars holding up the temple started to violently shake right before our eyes.

Akira, Mitile: ...!

Rutile, Heathcliff: Master Sage!

Lennox: Mitile!

Heathcliff: "Repsev Aivulp Sunos"!

Rutile: "Ortonik Setomaouge"!

Using their magic, Rutile formed a wall around us, and Heathcliff swiftly diverted the movement of the pillar away from me.

Lennox stretched out his arms and pulled Mitile away in an instant.

[Ground shakes, dust appears]

And just like that, the pillar collapsed heavily onto the floor. A thick fog of dust whirled around, blocking our line of sight.

Rutile: Cough... Are you alright, Master Sage?

Akira: Cough, cough... Sorry for all the trouble.

Murr: ....

While we were coughing away, Murr was intently looking at his surroundings, much like a focused cat.

Murr: Something's coming.

Mitile: Huh?

Murr: I knew it, there's something near us.

What is it...? Was what I wanted to ask, but at that very moment, it happened.

A shadow suddenly flew towards us from the other side of the cloud of dust.

Heathcliff: ...! Master Sage, behind you!

Shino: ...Heath?

Heathcliff: ...!?

Rutile, Mitile, Nero, Lennox: Huh?

The shadow turned out to be Shino. There were cobwebs stuck onto his head, and he looked surprised upon seeing all of us.

Akira: Shino...!

Figaro: So you did come here after all.

Shino: Yeah. Last night, I did say I would protect all of you. So I came here to scout around for any monsters.

Shino: Monster or beast, if I defeat them first, you guys would be able to safely enter the temple.

Nero: Then at least tell us! You got us all worried when you disappeared all of a sudden...

Shino: I was intending to just check out the surroundings before returning, but I found a lot of cobwebs inside the temple. I went to collect it while I still could, but it took more time than I realized.

Shino then glanced down at the fallen pillar and made a face.

Shino: I heard a huge noise so I came hurrying over to see what happened. And it turned out to be a collapsed pillar, huh...

Shino: Heath, you're not hurt?

Heathcliff: .... You.

Heathcliff: You idiot! That's my line!

Heathcliff: A good thing nothing really happened...

Shino: Easy there. Look. I got a huge pile of them here. We can make the Dream-Eating Wheel with these.

Shino held out a pouch, proudly puffing out his chest as he did so. Seeing how he was behaving the same as always, I felt the tension ease off my shoulders.

Heathcliff: Haa...

Nero: Seriously...

Mitile: That's a relief though, to know that Mister Shino is safe and sound.

Rutile: For sure. This temple was a little scary to navigate, and there's always the possibility something may go awry, even if it's unlikely...

Murr: The huge spider probably got eaten up!

Shino: I didn't find anything in this temple. I sure had hoped to get the head of the spider as a souvenir.

Lennox: So that means the huge spider was actually just a legend.

Akira: ...But if that's the case, what was the thing Murr detected just now...?

All of a sudden, Nero yelled out.

Nero: ...! Everyone down!

Nero: "Adnodus Omnis"!

Akira: !?

In a state of confusion, I went for the floor. Nero's magical tools rapidly flew over my head.

The relaxed atmosphere quickly turned tense.

Akira: (S-So there's a monster after all...!?)

However, any growling or furious sounds were not heard. On the contrary, it was deadly silent.

Cautiously, I raised my head... Only to set my eyes on a spectacle I would have never expected.

Bradley, Nero: ...

Bradley was holding Nero at gunpoint. Nero's cutlery was stationed at Bradley's throat. Both of them were aggressively facing each other, head-on.

Bradley: ...Ah?

Nero: ...Eh?

The both of them exclaimed at each other at the same time, and lowered their magical tools in confusion.

Rutile: Mister Bradley, what are you doing here...?

Bradley: That's what I wanna ask. You guys drifted up this no man's island too?

Shino, Lennox: "Too"?

Murr: So Brad, have you been here all this time?

Bradley: All this time? Couple of days, more like.

Bradley: 'Nuff of that, get me something to eat already. I haven't had anything proper ever since coming here so 'm absolutely famished.

Nero: ... You. Don't you start fucking around!!

Bradley: Woahh?

Nero: Showing up here with that insanely carefree attitude of yours, do you know how much worry you've caused!?

Nero: Who knows where you've gone off and died somewhere... how d'you expect anyone to get a good night's sleep from that thought! If you're still kickin', get your ass back already you blundering idiot!

Bradley: H-Hey...! Back off already, we're walkin' into danger!

The cutlery that had previously been withdrawn was once again closing in on Bradley.

Nero's terrifying demeanour had the rest of the wizards floored, where they could only stare flabbergasted at the scene.

Akira: N-Nero, please calm down...!

Mitile: Uhm... I don't think we know what's going on here...

Shino: What happened? Didn't Bradley go on a solo mission or something?

Murr: Well, that's what they say to cover it up!

Murr: The truth is, Mithra slipped up and threw Bradley into a pool of magma, together with the legendary beast. Or so I was told!

Rutile, Mitile: Huh!?

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[Event Translation] Sleepless Night at the Campeggio 「眠れぬ夜のカンペッジオ」Chapter 8

Thank you En for proofreading!

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Nero: Shh.

Nero winked at me, a finger to his lips.

Perhaps he was one to have implicitly understood, but not say anything about it.

And thus it was possible the kids' plan had been uncovered by the adults, despite everything.

Both of us gently blew at the tea before slowly sipping it. I felt a bit warmer after that.

Akira: What a soothing scent... I do feel a little sleepy now.

Nero: Not surprising, since it's the teach's recommendation.

Akira: And if you combine this tea together with the Dream-Eating Wheel, I feel like you would be able to sleep better.

Nero: Haha, for sure. It's an amulet that engulfs your nightmares, or so they say.

Nero: What a terrible diet... probably suits me, though.

Akira: Have you been having nightmares too, Nero?

Nero: ...Yeah. Well, it's been happening lately, that is.

Nero muttered in reply, as if he was holding something back.

Akira: (Just lately...)

As I took in the scent of the tea, my mind drifted to the happenings of the past few days.

Akira: (I'm still not able to sleep well either... No matter what, I can't help but worry if Bradley's holding up well now...)

Akira: (... Oh...)

And that was when I realized it.

Nero was the one who comforted me when I brought up Bradley. Everything will turn out fine, he said with a bright smile.

However, the Nero before the bonfire seemed at a loss, as if he had just spent the entire night floundering without sleep.

Akira: (... So Nero was actually worried about this all along...)

Akira: ... It's only natural to feel like this when you know of a fellow wizard going missing, you know.

Nero: ... Fellow wizard?

I didn't think too much about my choice of words, but Nero seems a little startled at what I said.

Akira: Ah, I mean... A northern and eastern wizard like you two wouldn't really have much of a connection with each other, I don't think...

Akira: But Bradley loves indulging himself in delicious meals, and Nero is good at making them.

Akira: And as the Sage's wizards now, everyone is living at the manor and having the meals you make for us.

Akira: So that's why I don't think it's weird if you call them a fellow wizard, a friend, or something to that effect. What do you think?

Nero: ... Well, if you put it like that, I can't disagree.

Nero smiled at that, albeit a little conflicted. His gaze was also a mixture of feeling bitter and nostalgic all at once.

Not to mention, both Nero and Bradley share plenty of history with each other, which is more complicated than it really looks.

And to be intertwined with such a complicated history with each other would take no small effort for them to return to how things once were.

Akira: (I don't know what their past is like...)

And if they were to build a new relationship from this point on, it would turn out to be complicated, to the point one could not really find a name for it.

Akira: I hope Bradley returns soon.

Nero was about to say something, but stopped as if something was stuck in his throat, and went silent; his expression turning unreadable as his locks covered his face.

Eventually, he slowly stood up, only to reveal a smile bright enough to forget about the earlier silence.

Nero: ... Sorry 'bout that. Got a little sleepy.

Nero: You should get back to sleeping too. I'm gonna put out the fire. See you tomorrow, Mister Sage.

-

It was next morning when I was woken up to the sound of a commotion, and heard a panicked voice from outside my tent.

Akira: Good morning everyone. Did something happen?

Heathcliff: Master Sage! We couldn't find Shino anywhere...!

Akira: What!?

Nero: We've checked all the tents just in case, but it doesn't seem like he mistook someone else's sleeping area for his.

Lennox: I did a quick check around the vicinity, but there was no sign of Shino.

Rutile: All of the ingredients are still intact, so I don't think he went off to find something to eat for breakfast...

Akira: Oh no... Where could he have gone...

Mitile: Don't tell me, he went off to the temple by himself...

Everyone: !

The realisation hit me upon remembering how Shino was behaving last night.

Akira: Did he really leave to face off the gigantic spider...?

Nero: If you're talking about him, it's likely. We should take a peep.

Nero: Murr, lead the way. Figaro, come along just in case.

Murr: Sure thing!

Figaro: Hmm, I may have underestimated the younger wizards...

Heathcliff: Nero, I'll go too!

Nero: No Heath, you stay put. We're just scouting out for now.

Nero: It's like we're going on a stroll, so I don't think anything major's gonna happen from that.

Heathcliff: But it's possible that something might happen!

In a rare turn, the ever-reserved Heathcliff replied in an emotionally-charged voice.

Heathcliff: I can't take this anymore. Shino's always, ALWAYS, been putting himself in danger and bleeding out for my sake.

Heathcliff: I'm inexperienced, which is why I'm not a very reliable wizard. I know this all too well, and yet...

Heathcliff: I still want to help Shino out. My cherished friend that I always want to be with... I want to protect him with my own efforts.

The voice that was wrung out from Heath softened into that of a sigh at the end.

Heathcliff: Really, that's all I've ever wanted...

Akira: ...Heath...

Nero tousled Heath's hair as he patted him on his head.

Nero: ... Troublesome indeed, to have a friend so reckless and rash.

Heathcliff blinked. It was as if Nero was talking about someone else who was guilty of the same.

Heathcliff: Y-yeah...

Nero: Alright let's get going then! You can get mad at Shino all you want after.

Mitile: Uhm, I'm going too...!

Mitile: I did tell Mister Heathcliff yesterday, that we'd put in our best efforts the next day. That's why...

Heathcliff: Mitile...

Rutile: So everyone's going then? I mean, we did plan for everyone to seek out the temple in the first place.

Lennox: That might be a safer bet. What do you think, Master Sage?

Akira: But of course. Let's all head out then!

Murr: And the Heathcliff Squad will now embark!

Rutile, Nero, Lennox: Heathcliff Squad...?

Heathcliff: I- Don't pay that any mind!

-

Following Murr, we pushed our way through the forest. The dense and overgrown forest made it difficult to walk the more we advanced.

When even the trail left behind by beasts came to an end, the temple suddenly came into view.

Mitile: Woah...

It was a building made of stone.

It's not known when exactly it was constructed, but its ancient feel did make it look like ruins of long ago, and very impressively so.

Akira: To be able to find this in the middle of the forest...

Heathcliff: ... I don't see Shino around here either.

Figaro: I do sense an odd presence about, though.

Lennox: Let's go in.

-

The inside of the temple looks even more desolate than its outside.

The vegetation has practically taken over the place and propagated as they please, vines creeping along the walls as if they were trying to cover it.

But as for what grabbed our attention most-

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[Event Translation] Sleepless Night at the Campeggio 「眠れぬ夜のカンペッジオ」Chapter 7

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Murr: Long ago, people on this island used to revere this huge spider as their god.

Murr: But this spider was greedy, and no matter how much offerings he had been bestowed with, he was never satisfied.

Murr: In the end, he ate up all the people on the island. Or so I heard!

Mitile & Heathcliff: ... Erk.

A huge gulp could be heard from Mitile and Heathcliff, who turned pale upon hearing this unconceivable, horrible-sounding anecdote.

Shino: Does this spider even exist? It sounds like an ancient legend more than anything else.

Murr: Dunno! But I did find a place where it could have lived before.

Murr: There's a temple in a deep part of the forest, and I had a feeling something's hiding in there.

Heathcliff: Don't tell me…

Murr: It could be the spider, or it could be a bunch of beasts nearby who've taken to that area. I wonder which is it?

Akira: ..........

The darkness of the night made it easy to conjure images of terrifying-looking monsters roaming the forest that we stepped into earlier.

The huge spider that has engulfed humans might as well be crawling around in that darkness... I felt a shiver down my spine at that thought.

Shino: It'll be alright, Sage.

Shino paused in his eating.

His red pupils stared at me straight-on, betraying no worry or fright in his eyes.

Shino: I'll protect you.

He said, in a calm and measured voice.

Shino: And I will do the same for Mitile, and Rutile, and Lennox.

Shino: And of course, Heath as well.

He turned towards each and everyone of us, nodding sincerely each time.

Heathcliff: Shino…

Figaro: You're really reliable, Shino.

Figaro: We're finally here on an adventure. I think this is a good experience for us to become more of a full-fledged wizard.

Figaro: If anything happens, we'll be around to back you up. You also have the world's most reputable doctor and a brilliant scholar in the mix, so you don't need to worry.

Murr: Don't worry! Don't worry!

Shino: Sure, leave it to me. Spider or monster, they'll all be at the mercy of my scythe.

Shino: They could turn into something on the dinner menu too. Just like that wild boar.

Mitile: I-I'm not too sure about that…

Rutile: Are spiders edible...? I wonder how they'd taste.

Before we knew it, the light-hearted atmosphere was back. Nero smiled as he served another slice of steak onto my plate.

Nero: No need to be so afraid, y'know. Typical of a western wizard to spice things up around here.

Nero: It's something you'd do to make the trip more exciting, to talk about scary tales of the place you're at.

Akira: Yeah, it's like ghost stories told on a school trip to the Ryokan, which makes the whole journey all the more exciting…

Nero: What's that?

Akira: Ah, I was thinking of a similar practice from my world.

I directed my vision towards the sound of laughter, and just beside the bonfire, the southern wizards were all having their share of fruit with a sense of closeness.

Rutile: Master Sage, would you like to join us?

Rutile called out to me and in his hand was an appetising-looking fruit, sliced into half.

Mitile: Did you know, Mr Leno cut the fruit with his own hand without a knife!

Akira: He did? On this fruit? How did he do that?

Lennox: Like this.

Lennox took one of the fruits and with a casual twist of his wrist, sliced the fruit without hesitation.

Akira: Woah! You actually halved it...!

Rutile: Amazing, isn't it?

Mitile: I thought Master Sage would definitely be surprised, so I wanted you to come see!

Akira: I AM surprised! How are you able to so cleanly slice the fruit like that…

Akira: You're amazing, Lennox. I suppose it's because of your strength?

Lennox: Not really, there's a trick behind it. Anyone can do it if you get the hang of it.

Rutile: Wow, I want to learn too! How did you do it?

Figaro: Leno, help me with my fruit too.

Mitile: Hey, you've been relying too much on Mr Leno, Teach! Come learn with us!

The warm atmosphere created by the southern wizards remains unchanging on this faraway island.

And as if accompanied by a sense of familial bonds, a relieving atmosphere descends over the place.

Akira: (If this place were really dangerous, Figaro would have known...)

Figaro noticed my gaze on him and smiled in return.

Figaro: In any case, let's head to the temple tomorrow.

Figaro: We did come here for the Dream-Eating Wheel's ingredients after all.

Akira: That's right. Let's do just that.

Mitile: Uhm, Mister Heathcliff, so I heard it from Mister Shino…

Mitile: But did both of you come here to obtain the ingredient, so you could make it into the Dream-Eating Wheel for Mister Faust?

Heathcliff: Yes. Mister Faust would not appear to sleep well at times, so we thought of giving him the Dream-Eating Wheel.

Mitile: ... So you see, I was pretty much in Mister Faust's care earlier.

Mitile: That's why I was wondering if there's anything I could do for him…

Heathcliff: Ah, is that so.

Heathcliff: Then come with us to get the cobwebs. For the sake of Teacher. The legends on this island may be a little scary, but I'll give my all regardless.

Mitile: Got it! Let's do this!

Murr: Let's all start exploring tomorrow!

It got late into the night, and the wizards have retreated into their tents to rest for tomorrow.

I, too, sought my place near them, and closed my eyes, only for the sleepiness to not hit me.

Akira: (... I can't sleep...)

After tossing and turning for the umpteenth time, I gave up and slipped out of my tent.

I was drawn towards the sound of the waves and headed to the seaside. It was then I realized someone was there before me, as a figure by the bonfire came into sight.

Nero: Oh, it's the sage.

Nero acknowledged me and gave a faint smile, as if asking, "What's up?"

I wondered if he wasn't able to sleep as well.

Akira: I can't seem to close my eyes for long... Maybe it's because it's too quiet around here.

Nero: Probably. A bit of noise in the atmosphere would be just right.

Nero had been warming up some water over the bonfire which he prepared some tea with. He then offered a cup to me.

Nero: Here. Some herb tea to help you fall asleep.

Akira: Thank you.

I accepted the cup. The relieving scent from the steam gently caressed my cheek.

Akira: ... It smells good.

Nero: I got these as refreshments from Faust. Told me to watch over Shino and Heath so they don't get into any trouble.

Akira: Wait. Faust said that...?

It had been a secret from Faust; that Shino and Heathcliff came to this island to look for the ingredient to make the Dream-Eating Wheel, and to surprise Faust with it later.

Akira: Did Faust catch on to that...?

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[Event Translation] Sleepless Night at the Campeggio 「眠れぬ夜のカンペッジオ」Chapter 6

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Heathcliff: Mm, it's sweet!

Akira: It is, isn't it!

Heathcliff: It leaves such a refreshing aftertaste.. It's perfect as a dessert!

Heathcliff: The guidebook says it's great even if you juice it, so I think it'll make for a good souvenir.

Akira: I think so too! Everyone would be delighted. You sure know your stuff well, Heath.

Heathcliff: Oh, I just read sometimes. I'm sure Murr would be more knowledgeable about plants and other greenery, and it's not something I could match up with...

Akira: That's not true! I doubt I can find these fruits by myself. I'm glad you are here to help me out, Heath.

Heathcliff: Thank you for saying so, Master Sage. I'm happy to have helped.

Heathcliff looked bashful for a bit, before he turned silent, his eyes downcast. Then he spoke, albeit awkwardly.

Heathcliff: ... I apologise for what happened earlier. I'm sure you must be concerned because of us...

Akira: Ah, that's not it...

I was at a loss of words upon remembering the quarrel from earlier. A shadow fell over Heathcliff's perfectly-shaped profile.

Heathcliff: Shino's always like this... even if it's something trivial, he would always try to keep me away from anything that's unpleasant or dangerous.

Heathcliff: I know he's doing all these so I don't get hurt. But to tell you the truth, I'm most hurt because of that. It's as if he's trying to create a divide between the both of us...

Akira: Heath...

Akira: I see... because Shino sees you as someone important to him, he does all these to protect you...

Heathcliff: And I see him the same way as well.

Heathcliff smiled bitterly.

Shino and Heathcliff have this unwavering devotion to each other, yet their methods of showing it are met with conflict.

I once again keenly feel how complicated their relationship must be.

Heathcliff: Ah, this is no good. I'm only going to hold myself back if I think like this.

Heathcliff: I should face my weaknesses and slowly progress from there.

Heathcliff: I want to be as strong as the likes of Nero and Mister Faust.

-

After that, we gathered together heaps of the fruits, which was plenty enough to fill both hands.

Thanks to Heathcliff's spell, we were able to pick the fruits as they are with nary a bruise on them, and as glossy and delicious-looking as if they were on sale.

Akira: We picked quite a lot of them!

Heathcliff: I think we’ve gathered enough to last until tomorrow. Let's go surprise Shino with what we have.

Akira: Ahaha. I'm sure he would be quite taken aback!

It was then when we heard the rustling of leaves.

The greenery parted, and all of sudden there was a gigantic boar in sight.

Akira: AHH-!?

Heathcliff: Woah!

Akira: .... Hm?

Shino: Oh, it's just you guys.

On closer look, it was a gigantic boar... on Shino's back.

And just behind it was Nero, appearing from the gigantic boar's shadow.

Shino: We caught a big one. Going to make steak out of it too. Right, Nero?

Nero: Uh huh.

Heathcliff & Akira: ......

Akira: Looks like we're the ones who got surprised instead...

Heathcliff: That's right...

Akira: (What a pity...)

-

On the same night, Nero deftly used the ingredients gathered by everyone to prepare dinner.

It was quite the spread, with steak prepared from boar meat and roasted fish.

Without worrying about getting our hands dirty, everyone sank their teeth into the food wholeheartedly. The next moment, everyone's faces lit up all at once.

Mitile: It's so good~!

Akira: It tastes heavenly!

Rutile: Even if the steak is this thick, I feel like I can have more of it!

Shino: That was from the boar I caught. Be thankful.

Shino: If not for the kills running around, Lennox's sheep might've turned into dinner.

Lennox: Yeah. Thanks, Shino.

Akira: (He hid his sheep fast...)

Figaro: Getting our ingredients while they were alive really makes us feel like we're out there in the wild, and I don't mind that.

Nero: Fresh foodstuff does make for a simple meal, and that makes it the most delicious.

Heathcliff: The fish that Rutile and Lennox caught was really tasty too!

Rutile: I'm glad! There were plenty of fish thanks to how clear the water was. Although I did let a big one escape...

Lennox: Ah, I remember that. It was probably as big as Rutile.

Mitile: Huh!?

It felt like a special occasion, to be gathered under the starry sky, all the while stuffing our mouths with smiles all around.

With no roof over us and the inconvenience of relying on the bonfire to light up the place, tonight felt different from what we're normally used to. The delicious dinner made it all the more exciting as well.

Heathcliff: We managed to pick plenty of fruit, everyone can help themselves to it after we're done with dinner.

Figaro: How delightful, we even have dessert.

Mitile & Murr: Yay!

Mitile: ... Huh?

Akira: Murr!? Since when did you get here?

Lennox: Welcome back. Glad you could make it in time for dinner.

Murr: I'm back~!

Murr: So, I found a place that might have the ingredients for the wheel.

Rutile: Oh, word?

Mitile: Let's go retrieve it tomorrow!

Shino: And speaking of which, Murr, it's high time you tell us. The ingredient you need to make the Dream-Eating Wheel... exactly what kind of plant is it?

Murr tilted his head, puzzled.

Murr: Plant?

Heathcliff: Hm? Is it not one? We were so sure it was going to be something manufactured from plant fibre.

Murr: Nuhhh uhhh. Wrong!

Nero: Then what is the wheel made of?

Murr: It's made of cobwebs~

Murr: The Dream-Eating Wheel is made of the cobwebs of a spider that's unique to this island.

Being scared of bugs, Heathcliff flinched from Murr's words.

Heathcliff: A s-spider...

Heathcliff: I mean, I have to do this, for Mister Faust...!

Not realising Heathcliff's turmoil, Murr innocently began to ask.

Murr: There used to be people living on this island, once upon a time. And now everyone's gone! Why do you think that's the case?

Akira: Huh? Why, you say...

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[Event Translation] Sleepless Night at the Campeggio 「眠れぬ夜のカンペッジオ」Chapter 5

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[Splash!]

Murr: Phew!

Murr: Look look, I got something amazing! It's bigger than Chloe's face!

Heathcliff: I-Is that really a shell...? It seems to be hissing…

Nero: Isn't its mouth open?

Murr: Ahaha, I got bitten!

-

Shino, Lennox: .....

Rutile: .....

While Murr was picking up some mysterious shells, just a little away from the beach, Rutile, Lennox and Shino had gathered around to work on something.

Rutile was focused with a small tree branch in his hand, while Lennox and Shino quietly watched over him.

Rutile: ... Ah.

Lennox: Have you lit it?

Rutile: No, I broke the branch.

Shino: What now.

Akira: Uhm, what are you three doing...?

Shino: We're preparing a bonfire. When wizards make camp they use their magic to light fires up. But humans scrape wooden planks and branches together to make fire.

Lennox: Rutile wanted to try doing it like the humans, so he's now attempting that.

Akira: I see...! It's definitely something you'd do on a deserted island.

Rutile: Isn't it? I've been wanting to light up a fire survival-style for a really long time now!

Rutile: Alright! I'm going to try it again.

Following his enthusiasm, Rutile rolled up his sleeves and once more gripped onto the branch with his hands.

Rutile: .....

Shino, Lennox, Akira: ....

Rutile: ... Sigh. It's not easy after all.

Rutile: "Ortonik Setomaouge"

Shino, Lennox: Ah.

Akira: (He lit up the fire using his spell in the end...)

Bustling with the cheerful voices of the wizards, the beach seemed wide and free, with everyone mingling together with no obvious order, and with the freedom to do whatever.

It went a little differently than expected, but in the here and now, this may actually turn out to be a fun holiday.

-

Lennox: Master Sage. I think we should procure the foodstuff for dinner before the sun sets.

Akira: Good thinking. Shall we all get to our preparations before sunset?

Figaro: I'll set up our base in the time being. Mitile, want to help out?

Mitile: Sure, leave it to me!

Nero: Guess the rest of us will be in charge of the foodstuff while we leave the base to you two, then.

Murr: I'll be off to find the ingredient for the Dream-Eating Wheel!

Heathcliff: Huh? Murr?

Rutile: He's already off... I wonder if he will be okay by himself?

Shino: He’ll be fine. He's the most familiar with this island after all.

-

In our search for foodstuff, we went to the forest first.

Nero: Now, if we were to find anything edible on this island…

Shino: It'd be meat.

Nero: That's just something you want to eat.

Shino: I saw footprints of wild beasts and nests marks on our way here.

Shino: There are definitely some huge kills in this forest. I'm going to hunt them down.

Lennox: I'm trusting Shino on this. We'd need plenty of bait if we are hunting down prey this big.

Rutile: We might need to get some fish and fruits as well. How about borrowing the fishing rod that Mitile made earlier?

Lennox: Good idea. I'll be fishing with Rutile then.

Akira: Looking forward to all the fish!

Heathcliff: Take care, you two!

Rutile: I'm going to reel in a huge one, so look forward to it! We're off!

Shino: And we're not losing to them. Nero, let's hunt down a big one.

Nero: A'ight.

Heathcliff: I'm coming t-

Shino: You don't have to, Heath. You're only going to drag us down.

Heathcliff: ..... What are you trying to say?

Shino: Nero and I are fine hunting by ourselves. Go find some fruits with the sage.

Heathcliff: ..........

Alright.

Heathcliff: Let's go, Master Sage.

Akira: Ah.... Alright.

Nero: You two... Don't just start a fight in a place like this.

Shino: We weren't fighting.

Shino: I was just telling the truth about him holding us up. He isn't used to the sight and smell of blood, so killing live animals isn't for him.

Shino: When we went out hunting for the first time, Heath didn't manage to strike down the prey that was right in front of him the entire time.

Nero: He's a kind one, that's why.

Shino: Yeah. He's kind and smart and these are very admirable traits. Which is why it's alright if he can't hunt.

Shino: Because that's my job. Since he's not good at hunting, it's alright if I just bring back the head of the kill to him.

Nero: ........

Shino: Heath and I are different. I can do what only Heath can't do.

Shino: And that's it really, but he never gets it.

Nero: ... I see, alright.

Shino: Don't pat my head like that. I'm not a kid.

Nero: Haha. ...Hm?

Nero: (What was that just now...)

Nero: (Could it be...)

Shino, Nero: ...!

Shino: Did you hear that? The howl of a beast.

Nero: A beast... Huh.

Shino: It's coming from over there. Let's go.

Nero: Ah... Yeah.

Nero: (... Ugh, I'm definitely overthinking this...)

-

Heathcliff: Oh! That tree…

After a while of walking around the forest, Heathcliff pointed upwards.

On looking, a tall tree with red items dangling off its branches came into view.

Heathcliff: I saw these in a guide before. They're found in a certain part of South Country.

Heathcliff: There are signs of birds having eaten into some of these, so I think us eating those should be fine.

Akira: Wow, so we did find some fruits! Let's pick the remaining uneaten ones for ourselves.

Akira: ...The fruits are quite high up, however. I guess we have to climb up and pick them.

Heathcliff: Ahaha. Master Sage, that won't be necessary. I'm a wizard after all.

Heathcliff: "Repsev Aivulp Sunos!"

As Heathcliff recited his spell, the fruits slowly fell into our hands like a gentle drizzle.

Akira: Wow... Thank you so much, Heathcliff. It smells sweet. Let me have a bite.

Fumbling for the fruits on my outer clothes, I enthusiastically bit into it in an unrefined manner. A refreshing sweetness then filled my mouth.

Akira: It's delicious...! It's cooling and crunchy, and reminds me of how it's like when you eat watermelon sherbet.

Akira: Heath, would you like to have a bite as well?

Heathcliff: Ah... Alright, I'll have one too…

Heathcliff awkwardly took the fruit and copied me from earlier, nervously biting into it.

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[Card Translation] - SSR Bradley: The Mischievous Wolf

Card Stories + Sub Episode + Homescreen Line all under the cut~

Credit to the resource masterlist for the card title!

Card Story - A Tale of Two People at Odds

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On a night with a crescent moon in the sky, I attended a party with the wizards at the castle where we had our mission at.

Akira: There are so many lovely sweets…! Maybe I'll have this pumpkin pudding…

Bradley: Hey, Sage. What a tasty-looking thing you got there. Hand it over.

Akira: Ah… Bradley! Aren't there plenty for the taking over at that table?

Bradley: Heck if I know. It'd be great if I steal those.

Bradley: Even better if it's just before you eat 'em. Feels good seeing the face of someone who just had their food taken away from them.

Akira: But…

Akira: (What a wicked grin he has… Is this what it feels like to be extorted?)

Figaro: Trick or Treat!

Akira: Figaro!

Bradley: Ugh…

Figaro: I'd want some sweets too. If not, a trick's coming your way.

It was Figaro who appeared behind us. Turning around, I was surprised to see him unexpectedly up close as he leaned forward and smiled gently.

Akira: (Please don't tell me I'm now being terribly extorted from…!?)

Figaro: Oh my, did I scare you? Sorry, sorry. I just wanted to playfully approach you.

Bradley: …

Figaro: Moreover, Master Sage, it's dangerous if you're alone with a Northern Wizard. He's a prisoner too, so you have to be careful.

Bradley: I really don't wanna hear that from you.

Bradley: What luck getting caught by this troublesome guy… I'm telling you, I didn't do anything to them.

Figaro: Really? You seem to get along pretty well with Master Sage. I'm quite envious.

Bradley: You think? If you wanna have fun with them then get going and take them with you. Go "trick" them or whatever you like.

Figaro: Now don't say that, how about let me join. I won't get in the way.

Akira: (N-Now isn't this tense…)

At a glance, this rather trivial exchange had a hint of a prickle in it. It would seem that there was a long history between the two of them.

Akira: Uhm…

I couldn't stand being in this situation any longer, so I decided there and then to raise my view.

Figaro: What's up, Master Sage?

Akira: I wouldn't go as far as to want everyone to get along, but today's party is a special one… So I'd like it if nobody breaks out into a fight.

Akira: What's more, Rutile and Mitile are here too…

Bradley, Figaro: …

2/3

Akira: Ah… That reminds me. Bradley, you like betting, don't you?

Akira: Why don't you two play a game? You can get along better that way. The winner gets candy or something.

Bradley: No way in hell. That guy's definitely gonna end up cheating and make me hella mad.

Figaro: Understandably so. If I lost to you I wouldn't feel great either.

Figaro laughed in an easy-going manner.

Figaro: I kid. Sure, let's play.

Figaro: Since it's at the request of Master Sage, and what's more, we're having a party now.

Bradley: Wha-?

Figaro: Here, let's go with the game from Master Sage's world, "Rock-Paper-Scissors". It's simple to play as well.

Figaro: And the winner gets to spend some time with Master Sage. How does that sound?

Akira: With me…?

Bradley: … Fine. I'm cool with either outcome anyway.

Bradley: You ok with that, Sage?

Akira: Y-Yeah!

Akira: (Phew… I'm glad… Both Figaro and Bradley are on board.)

Akira: (Or perhaps this is how they're trying to take into consideration my feelings…)

Bradley: Right, let's get this over and done with. Before I get played on with a lousy trick.

Figaro: I will do no such thing. I'm an honest Southern Wizard, after all.

Bradley: Bullshit.

And with that, both were back to facing off each other without a word. It felt as if a decisive battle was about to start.

Akira: (Such a tense atmosphere… But isn't this just Rock-Paper-Scissors?)

Figaro: Master Sage, could you give us the signal to start?

Akira: Ah… Alright! On your marks…

Akira: Rock Paper Scissors!

In the midst of an unexpectedly tense atmosphere over mere Rock-Paper-Scissors, the match came and went. I held my breath upon seeing the result.

Akira: (Bradley's scissors, Figaro's paper…)

Figaro: Ahh, looks like I lost. What a pity.

Bradley: Stop screwin' around. What's your plan?

Bradley: You're not one to lose that easily, so you're definitely up to somethin'.

Figaro: Alright, I give. Don't give me that scary look.

Figaro: "Possideo".

Bradley: …!

Figaro suddenly chanted his spell, causing Bradley to go into a defensive stance.

But in the next moment, Bradley and I could only blink at the sight before us, as we somehow wounded up holding a glass of drink each.

3/3

Akira: This is…

We somehow wounded up holding a glass of drink each.

Figaro: Just my way of apology; Mister Figaro's specially handcrafted drink. I might have taken the prank a little too far, so I'm sorry about that.

Figaro: The jail cell is a rather narrow place, and since you could now spend some time outside of it, I'd want to let you have a good time, is all.

Figaro: That goes for you, and Master Sage alike.

Bradley: …

Figaro: And with that, have a great night ahead.

Figaro then walked away from us with a smile.

Akira: … I guess it’s how Figaro looks out for us.

Bradley: Dunno 'bout that… Nobody knows what that nasty son of a bitch is thinking, as always.

Bradley: At least I won the match, I guess. Whether or not some underhanded tricks were at play, a win is a win.

Bradley: That aside, I quite liked that Rock-Paper game.

Akira: You do?

Bradley: Yep. I like that the winner is decided in a flash. Next time I'm going to play it with the bob-cut guy, since he likes to bet as well.

Akira: Please do! And if you call me over, I can be in charge of giving the signal.

Bradley: Oh? Well, if I feel like it that is.

With a gentle clink of our glasses, Bradley toasted with me. His mood seemed to have improved.

Bradley: Hey, by the way… What's with that "Trick or Treat" thing just now?

Akira: It's a sort of slogan in my world. It means, "Give us candy or you'll be pranked!"

Bradley: Trick or Treat!

Akira: Eh…!

Bradley immediately started to practice it on me. Flustered, I held out the pudding that was in my hands.

Bradley: … What, just this much?

Akira: (Ahh… and just like that…! He downed it like a drink!)

Bradley: D'you think that was enough? I won't be satisfied even if you gave me all the candy in the castle.

Bradley: Too bad. Guess Imma blast through your skull and stuff myself with whatever's in there.

Akira: Eek..!

Before I realized, Bradley had already readied his gun, muzzle pointing at my temple. Without thinking, I let out a gulp. It was then he laughed out loud.

Bradley: Haha, what's with that kinda face you're making! I'm obviously just playin' around.

Akira: Y-Yeah you are…

Akira: (God… That was frightening… Thank goodness it was just a joke.)

Bradley: Ahhh, I had a good laugh. That was great.

Bradley: Look, I don't wanna agree with Figaro or anythin' like that, but I totally feel I'm gonna have a great time tonight.

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Akira: Bradley, I had a great time with you at the party the other day.

Bradley: Oh, that so?

Bradley: It wasn't half bad, but I got sick of eating nothin' but sweets.

Would be awesome if they had a plates an' plates of meat as well.

Akira: Ahaha…

By the way, did you say "Trick or Treat" to anyone else?

Bradley: Yeah, to the little ones from the South.

Bradley: I thought I'd be able to plunder their sweets, but that bastard Figaro came up to us and asked to join in.

Bradley: And just like that my mood for this little entertainment vanished. For fuck's sake, can't he read the room or somethin'.

Akira: Do you think he might've done that on purpose…?

Bradley: That's exactly why I'm annoyed. In any case, I gotta strike when he isn't nearby…

Bradley: I've got it. Sage, let that guy go on a solo mission next time.

Akira: What!

Bradley: With him gone, I can play "Trick or Treat" with the kids all I want.

Akira: (It's totally possible for "Trick or Treat" to be misunderstood as a spell for extortion at this rate…)

~ Homescreen line ~

I'm a frightening and evil Northern Wizard. Y'say you're prepared…? Then tonight I'll let you have a taste of a prank so full with fear and excitement it'll leave you shakin' non-stop.

[starry-cosmos]

[Event Translation] Sleepless Night at the Campeggio 「眠れぬ夜のカンペッジオ」Chapter 4

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Akira: You're coming too, Nero! Did Shino invite you?

I didn’t expect to see him there, which is why I asked. Nero seemed stumped by my question and shrugged.

Nero: No... This is a long journey, and it involves many of the kids, and also Figaro asked me to come with...

Nero let out a sigh. A huge lunch box was suspended in the air between his hands.

Nero: Don't you need someone in charge of the meals? I've packed everyone's favorite food for lunch, so just chow down when you're hungry.

Shino: Nice one, Nero.

Mitile: Thank you so much, Mister Nero!

Nero: You're welcome.

Nero: What's more, we gotta thank the tailor, since he made these outfits for us.

Akira: That's right. These outfits are very well done.

Murr: Chloe said I'd like mine!

Rutile: Chloe is so kind! I would have loved for him to go with us, but it seems like our schedules didn't match up.

Heathcliff: Yeah. We asked him but he seemed to have other things to attend to.

Rutile: That's right... So we have to find souvenirs Chloe would love and return with tons of trinkets in tow!

Heathcliff: Yeah!

Mitile: I'm going to find souvenirs for Riquet on the island too!

Mitile: I wonder what kind of place it'll be? It'd be great if we could find pretty things there.

Akira: Have the south wizards not been to this island?

Lennox: We haven't. There’s word on the grapevine about it, but this is the first time going there ourselves.

Figaro: It's quite a distance away from civilization. If Shino had never invited us, we would have never found the opportunity to go there.

Murr: Everyone ready? Let's barrel into this adventure as soon as we can!

Rutile, Mitile, Shino: Ready!

Akira: (Hm...? When did this turn from a holiday into an adventure...)

With light-hearted footsteps, the wizards entered the lift in an orderly manner.

Carrying our expectations together with our material belongings, we very quickly began to look forward to what the island had to bring.

Akira: (I should do the same and find something to bring back from the island.)

Akira: (Something that Bradley would be happy to receive when he gets back.)

-

We got onto our brooms from the South Tower and flew over the plains like a flock of migratory birds.

Stopping to rest at times, we flew for nearly three days over stretches of deserted land. With a huge mountain behind us, a stretch of water finally announced itself over the horizon.

The island in the distance was farther than I had realized. We had to surpass the rough seas before reaching the subsequent island of rumor.

-

Rutile: Wow!

Shino: Huh.

The fixated wizards stared at the scenery, eyes wide, seemingly forgetting how worn out they were from the journey.

Before our eyes was a patch of bright white sand that extended in both directions, bordered by the shimmering blue sea.

In addition, everything around us was just nature, nature, nature... and more nature.

Akira: (...Certainly, this is...)

Nero: A deserted island...?

Lennox: Indeed.

It was a remote island. The kind of island where boats drift and wash ashore.

There were no buildings or shops, and not another person in sight. It was a place with nature entirely untouched in every corner of the island.

The sight of wildlife overflowing the island made it look more like a life-or-death survival area rather than that of a leisurely vacation.

Murr: Isn't this place fun? Such excitement! Such thrill!

Figaro: Spirits are pretty active in the south. It certainly is exciting and thrilling if you think about the vast amounts of unknown out there.

Akira: I-I see. So that's what Murr meant by fun...

Akira: (I did visit Borda Isle a while back. I might’ve gotten the wrong impression of this island because of that…)

Mitile: That means we're all alone on this island... Will we be alright?

Heathcliff: We should properly set up a sleeping area and our food supply, just in case.

Rutile: It's such a beautiful island though. We might be able to find a plethora of unusual animals in the forest!

Shino: A place to hunt, huh. Bring it on.

Lennox: We can do that for the foodstuff, but we need to find a place to get some raw materials too. Where can you find the ingredients for the Dream-Eating Wheel?

Murr: Dunno.

Heathcliff: Huh?

Murr: It's somewhere on this island. I may be able to find it right away, or I may never!

Rutile: I see... It's not a specific place on this island, you have to find it yourself.

Akira: Does that mean we might be here for quite a while...?

Figaro: Why not, I say. Since we came all the way here for a vacation, let's stay and enjoy the nature around us.

Shino: That's what I was thinking. I'm going to conquer this island.

Nero: We should find a place to settle down first. Let's set up our base now, alright?

Rutile: Why don't we have some tea first? We're pretty worn out from all the flying.

Lennox: Good point. We should rest so we can recharge ourselves for ventures on this island.

Figaro: Agreed. I was thinking of resting for a bit myself.

Mitile: I'll get the refreshments ready!

The southern wizards laid out a cloth and arranged the leftover baked sweets on top of it. The scene looked just like a picnic.

Nero: ...Well, guess we should take it easy.

Heathcliff: Haha, indeed.

Since we came here for a holiday, it would be a waste to stress about things.

We began to settle into enjoying ourselves on this island as we filled our stomachs.

-

Mitile: Not like that, Mister Figaro. You tie it up like this here.

Figaro: Huh? Oh, that's right.

Akira: What are you two making?

Mitile: We're making a fishing rod! Mister Leno taught me how to make it, so I'm teaching Mister Figaro too!

Mitile: With just a tree branch, you can make a fishing rod anywhere!

Akira: Oh! Did you make the fishing rod over here? It's very well done!

Mitile: Ehehe...!

Figaro: Right? Mitile is one skillful boy.

Akira: As for Figaro's...

Akira: (...Isn't it a little bent out of shape?)

Figaro: Picking up new things is honestly pretty difficult. It's definitely faster if you use magic though.

Mitile: You can't do that, Mister Figaro! Didn't you say we should do things the deserted island way?

Mitile: I'm going to go over it one more time, so please pay attention!

-

Heathcliff: Oh! This is gorgeous.

Nero: Huh... That shell’s got some unique colors.

Heathcliff: It has quite the wonderful color. It even changes into another color under the light.

Nero: There's another one here. Pretty interesting shape.

Heathcliff: Wonderful. You can make this into a brooch.

Murr: What's up? Found some shells?

Heathcliff: Yeah. I was thinking of gifting them to Chloe.

Murr: Awesome. I'm going to find some too!

[Splash]

Heathcliff: Eh?

Nero: Murr really just straight-up jumped into the sea?

[starry-cosmos]

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Akira: Oh! No, it's nothing.

Akira: (That was close... Only a few people know about Bradley's disappearance.)

Shino: You sure you're ok?

Heathcliff: You don't look well... Please be careful not to overwork yourself.

Akira: Thank you both, but I'm alright.

I gave my best smile to ease their worries.

Shino: If you're having trouble sleeping, why don't you come with us?

Akira: Where are you going?

Shino: To the south country. Earlier I was talking with Heath about making a "Dream-Eating Wheel.”

Akira: A "Dream-Eating"...?

Murr: Wheel!

Akira: !?

I tilted my head upon hearing the unfamiliar terms, and right after, an upside-down Murr appeared before my eyes.

Shino and Heathcliff: Murr!

Murr did a backflip and landed on the seat next to mine, sitting like a cat.

Murr: Do you want one too, Master Sage?

Akira: Th-that surprised me... Murr, do you know something about the Dream-Eating Wheel?

Murr: I do! It's an antique talisman. You use a special ingredient from the south country to make it ring-shaped.

Murr: If you hang it up while you sleep, it’ll gobble away all of your bad dreams! Or so the legend goes.

Heathcliff: We knew of the Dream-Eating Wheel from Murr as well.

Shino: Having your bad dreams encircled and trapped should make you sleep better.

Akira: Huh... So it's a talisman for restful sleep.

Akira: Oh, speaking of which... Does that mean you two have trouble sleeping?

Shino: Not us. We're giving it to Faust.

Heathcliff: Mister Faust goes the occasional night without restful sleep.

Heathcliff: That's why us getting the Dream-Eating Wheel would benefit him.

Shino: Not a word of this to Faust. We wanna keep this a secret and surprise him. It'll feel more satisfying that way.

Akira: Haha, I'm sure he would be delighted.

Shino: Right? I'm sure he'll weep.

Heathcliff: I don’t think he will... But I hope getting the wheel helps him, even if just a little.

It wasn’t just Shino, bold as ever, who was on board. Heathcliff was typically more reserved, but he was equally enthusiastic about the idea.

Seeing the two's adoration and care for Faust made it all the more endearing.

Heathcliff: The ingredient to make the wheel is quite rare, and it can only be found at a small island that resides at the borders of the east and south countries.

Heathcliff: We asked Murr what the ingredient is like. Murr told us to look forward to it when we get there.

Shino: That's so vexing. I know we're going somewhere far away, but I don’t have the patience for all this “wait and see” stuff.

Murr: It's a very, VERY fun and exciting place! Master Sage's worries will definitely disappear too.

Murr: So are you coming with us on holiday?

Right away, I was stumped coming up with a response.

Of course I was happy to be invited. But the sinking feeling in my chest made it difficult for me to agree to the arrangement.

Akira: (I'm not sure if I should be in a celebratory mood at a time like this. Because even now, I'm not sure where Bradley is...)

Murr: Master Sage. Say “ah”.

Akira: ...!?

Without much warning, Murr scooped up a spoonful of soup and fed it to me.

Murr: Moments of sorrow and moments of joy come and go, but you never get a second chance to live your life, you know?

Murr: What's more, if you're that worried about that guy, that also means you're doubting his abilities. It might feel like an insult to him as a northern wizard!

Akira: (...That might be true.)

Bradley is a strong and reliable wizard. Whenever his injury sends him flying, he always finds his way back to the manor.

Remembering Snow’s words, I decided to believe that he’s still out there alive. All I can do now is wait for him to make a safe return.

Akira: ...You’re right. Then I would like to come along as well!

Murr: Yay!

Heathcliff: It’s going to be an even better trip if we get to travel with Master Sage.

Shino: Nice. Now we have four people in the Heathcliff Squad.

Heathcliff: Wait, why is it named after me?!

Shino: For convenience's sake.

Heathcliff: That isn't necessary at all! And since the Master Sage is here, it would be better if we went with the Akira Squad...

Akira: Eh? O-oh, I don't think so. Heathcliff is the one who introduced the idea, so we’ll go with the Heathcliff Squad.

Shino: There you go. Sage agrees with me.

Heathcliff: Not you too, Master Sage...!

Murr: Hey, are we going with just us four people in the Heathcliff Squad? Shouldn't we get more people on board?

Shino: More people is good. Shall we go ask the others?

Heathcliff: If that's the case, why don't we ask the south wizards? After all, we are going to an island in the south.

Shino: Then it's settled. We'll go get more members for the Heathcliff Squad. Murr and Sage will be in charge of the preparations.

Heathcliff: Again, I told you not to call it the Heathcliff Squad...!

-

Nero: ...Yawn...

Faust: Didn't sleep well?

Nero: Whoa!

Nero: Oh, it's just you, Teach. Don't scare me like that.

Faust: I just walked in like usual...

Nero: Do you need anything... Right, coffee.

Faust: You get some for yourself too... Actually, if you’re lacking sleep, that’s not a good idea.

Nero: S’not that I didn’t sleep...

Nero: I just got a bit of a bad dream, that's all. A dream from the past, which is rather uncharacteristic of me.

Faust: ...A nightmare, huh.

Nero: Well, yeah.

Nero: That kind of dream leaves a bitter taste stronger than coffee.

Faust: ...I have some incense that calms you with its scent. If you'd like, I can...

Figaro: Hey, Nero. ...Oh, Faust too.

Nero: Huh, Figaro?

Faust: ...Sorry, I just remembered I have somewhere to be right now. I'll pass by your room with the incense at a later time. See you.

Nero: H-Hey!

Figaro: Oh dear, there he goes. Well, that’s fine. I've come here to discuss something with you, and he mustn't catch wind of it, it seems.

Nero: Sigh...

Figaro: I have a request. Don't worry, it's not anything bad. And I think it's something you two might want to know about, given the topic of nightmares.

-

Thus, a few days later, we set out for the island.

Shino: Is everyone here?

Heathcliff: Yes. All present.

Figaro: Have you packed everything?

Rutile and Mitile: Yes!

Lennox: I think we can head out earlier than expected.

Akira: That's because everyone arrived earlier than scheduled.

Murr: I was here first. Been waiting since before daybreak!

Nero: Does that mean you were sleeping here?

The wizards, who had all prepared for the journey, were in high spirits as they gathered in front of the lift.

Unexpectedly, Nero was among one of them.

[starry-cosmos]

[Event Translation] Sleepless Night at the Campeggio 「眠れぬ夜のカンペッジオ」Chapter 2

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Snow: It’s quite simple, really. We found a huge legendary beast rampaging the remote borders of the northern country when we dropped by. We are sure it has not been there before.

Snow: Most likely it had been resurrected as an effect of The Great Calamity, seeing how ancient it was.

White: Even so, five of us northern wizards were together, so it should not have been too tough of a battle.

White: Such endurance, however! No matter how much we boiled or burnt it, it refused to die.

Snow: And at that moment, Mithra turned impatient and suddenly opened a vortex...

Mithra: It seemed like it was about to die, so I threw it into the pool of magma and tossed everything into the vortex.

Mithra: And that was when I realised Bradley was nowhere to be seen.

Mithra: That's when I thought, ah... I probably threw Bradley in as well...

The key to the entire thing was revealed to the wizards as Mithra spoke through the thick of the tension.

On the contrary, my face turned pale hearing his words.

Akira: So Bradley really...?

Mithra: I'm sorry. I was careless.

Akira: No way...

White: I am sorry for making you worry about one of our own, Sage.

Snow: You do not have to worry so much, though. He is not someone who can be killed off that easily.

Snow: Not once has he turned to stone whilst in the northern country, and he has outwitted many a wizard, like the rascal he is.

White: Unlike me, he would not die even if he were killed. Am I right, Oz?

Oz: He takes charge of situations well and is quick on his feet. I have not once killed him before.

Shylock: It's very convincing, coming from you.

Faust: ...Well, someone as powerful as him is likely able to find a way out from getting tossed into magma...

Figaro: That's right. He'll make his way back here if he survived.

Shylock: Shall we just keep a good lookout for the time being?

Figaro: If we’re to watchfully wait, that's fine by me.

Snow and White: Yes, watchfully wait.

Faust: Let's also not disclose this to the others. There are people who would be affected by this.

Shylock: I agree. For the others not present, they should continue with their own duties for the time being.

Murr: Talking about a secret?

Akira: Murr!?

Murr appeared right behind the chair I had been sitting on.

Figaro: Oh? Looks like the prankster cat has been keeping his ears peeled all along.

Snow: Murr! Not a word of this to anyone else.

White: It is of utmost confidentiality.

Faust: That aside, when did you even get in...

Murr: I wonder when?

Shylock: Is it not when Master Sage entered the room?

Oz: You perched on top of their shoulder as a butterfly.

Murr: Ding! Correct! I'm giving you candy as a reward.

Shylock: Now, Murr.

Mithra: Give that candy to me please. My stomach is getting sick of all the tea.

Faust: Coming from someone who ate all the teacakes...

Akira: (...Everyone looks pretty calm over this.)

There was not a single sign of worry in the group of wizards, but I continued to feel unsettled.

Akira: (I know very well that Bradley is a powerful enough wizard, and yet...)

-

That night, I knocked on Nero's door.

Nero: It's Mister Sage. What's up?

Akira: I apologise for calling on you this late. I have something I’d like to speak with you about. Would now be a convenient time?

Nero: Oh? Sure, come in.

-

A few days prior, we talked quite a bit about the drinking party with Bradley, so I thought Nero would care about the latter not having returned.

If I tell Nero, I’m going to make him worry.

But this is Nero—a kind person.

If he catches wind of it afterwards, he would definitely be shocked.

While I was fretting over this, I then remembered the amicable-sounding banter between the both of them, and decided that I should let Nero know after all.

Nero: ...I see.

Nero nodded in acknowledgement after I finished explaining everything.

Right after, he laughed it off.

Nero: Bradley? He'd be alright. He'll definitely come home in one piece, so don't worry.

Nero: Unlike me, he's an incredibly bold northern wizard after all.

With just a touch of misfortune in his words, Nero comforted me rather frankly.

Nero: There's no need to worry so much if the mentors also thought he’d be okay, you know.

Nero: You're wearing yourself out otherwise.

Akira: Nero...

My depressed state of mind slowly lifted from those words laced with concern.

Akira: Thank you, Nero. You are really kind...

But Nero averted his gaze upon those words, a bitter expression briefly appearing on his face.

Nero: That's not who I really am.

Nero: I'm more cold-hearted than you think.

Akira: ...Nero?

And just like that, he was back to being all smiles.

Nero: I think it's about time you head back. Go get a good rest for the day.

Nero: Don't you worry too much over this.

Akira: ...You're right. Good night.

Nero: Yeah, 'night.

-

Nero: ...Sigh.

Nero: (I don’t have the right to act like that anymore, especially now...)

-

Akira: (...Looks like I couldn't sleep well.)

Before I knew it, the sun was up while I restlessly tossed and turned in bed.

I headed to the dining area with eyelids drooping.

-

Upon arriving at my seat, I caught a whiff of something delicious in the air, and felt my appetite, which had faded away, slowly returning as a result.

Akira: ...Ah.

The breakfast laid out before me was nothing but my favorite food.

Akira: (Nero... He prepared all of this just to cheer me up...)

I was touched by how Nero had casually shown his concern through these freshly made meals.

Akira: (He did say he’s a cold-hearted person...)

Akira: (But I myself do not think so.)

Shino: Sage, you're up early today.

Heathcliff: Good morning, Master Sage.

Akira: Shino, Heath. Good morning.

Shino: ...Is something wrong?

Akira: Huh?

Heahthcliff: Those eyebags... Did you not sleep well?

Akira: Ah, well... Not really. Not from what happened yesterday.

Heathcliff: Yesterday? What happened?

[starry-cosmos]

[Event Translation] Sleepless Night at the Campeggio 「眠れぬ夜のカンペッジオ」Chapter 1

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It was on a night after a day's worth of work. I was kind of thirsty and made my way to the dining room.

Along the way, I heard the sounds of cheerful chatter and paused.

Akira: (...Hm? This sounds like...)

Nero: If you're looking for a drinking buddy, find someone else. I'm not in the mood.

Bradley: You fool, just look at this rare thing I got for a bit.

Nero: ...Huh. This wine's an antique alright. Where did you nick it from?

Bradley: Popped over at a shop I frequent and this rather deaf old woman gave it to me. Said I looked like her husband when he was young, handsome and all that.

Nero: That old lady's sight's gotten worse too?

Bradley: Wrong. At times like this you should say, "You have a good eye!" C'mon, just have a glass with me already.

I took a peek and saw Bradley and Nero. Bradley was holding an expensive-looking wine bottle and a wine glass in his hands.

Before I could call out to them, Bradley and Nero seemed to have sensed my presence.

The light-hearted atmosphere instantly turned cold.

Bradley: ...I changed my mind. Let's not do this after all.

Bradley: I was crazy to have wanted to hang out with a gloomy, unfriendly east wizard.

Bradley's attitude changed all of a sudden, his face turning into that of complete apathy.

Nero: That's right... A lowly person like me isn't someone you'd want to hang out with.

Nero once again became distant, and stepped away from Bradley.

Bradley, Nero: ..........

Akira: Uhm... I apologise. I didn't intend to eavesdrop...

Nero: Don't worry. It wasn't something secretive anyway.

Bradley: Just so happens he's the only one around, thought I could make it happen even if it's him.

With both their faces turned away, their voices steadily grew harsher. Anxiety made its way to me in this unpleasant atmosphere.

Akira: (Guess I came at the wrong time...)  

Akira: I-Is that so. Certainly, there are times where you just want to have a drink with someone.

Akira: Ah, why don't we make this an opportunity to get more acquainted with each other?

Nero: Get more acquainted?

Akira: Yes. Since both of you don't know each other well, a drink together may help understand the other party better.

Akira: Bradley's going on a mission tomorrow morning, we could arrange for the drinking party after he comes back. What do you think?

Akira: It could also serve as a job well done event for him as well!

I tried to keep my voice as upbeat as I could as I brought forth this suggestion. And at that, Bradley's glum face immediately perked up.

Bradley: Now you're talkin'!

Bradley strode up to me, wrapping his arm around my shoulders, and patted my head briskly as if I were a dog.

Bradley: And you're coming too, Master Sage. You'd need that sort of recognition as well.

Bradley: Nero, be sure to prepare some delicious snacks for this occasion.

Nero: Why're you dragging Mister Sage into this too... Hey, you don't have to come along if you aren't able to.

Akira: Hmmm...

Akira: (I AM kind of curious as to how a drinking party with Bradley and Nero would go...)

Akira: I'll tag along too. If it's not too much trouble, that is.

I sneaked a glance at Nero, who gave it a bit of thought before nodding.

Nero: .... Since it's at the request of Mister Sage. I'll ready the refreshments.

Bradley: Haha, of course you would!

Bradley, now in a good mood, heartedly slapped our backs.

Akira: Ow-

Nero: Bastard, that hurts!

Bradley: Just you wait. I, Bradley, will take care of missions and such in no time!

-

A few days later, the north wizards came back from finishing their mission.

Akira: Welcome back, everyone.

Snow, White: We're back~!

Mithra: Sigh...

Owen: We're FINALLY done...

Akira: Hm? All five of you went on the mission, right? Where's Bradley...?

North Wizards: ..........

Of the north wizards who came back, only Bradley was nowhere to be seen.

-

After that, I sat at the meeting with the mentor wizards. Mithra was somehow there as well.

The mentor wizards followed the meeting agendas orderly, exchanging information and reporting as they went.

Figaro: Lately, one of Leno's sheep has this tendency to escape and run around. I heard it even disrupted a Central lesson.

Oz: Yeah. Because it was right after a transformation lesson, Riquet thought he might have turned someone into a sheep by accident and panicked.

Faust: Is that why on my way to the courtyard I see him sternly talking to his sheep…?

Shylock: Haha, this is all quite delightful.

Figaro: He says to let him know if anyone comes across his sheep again. He'll be more careful next time as well. And that's it for lessons.

Shylock: Alright, let's move on to the topic at hand. This is about Bradley, who went missing in the middle of a mission.

Faust: ...I certainly haven’t seen him around for a while. Did something happen during the mission?

Snow: I will let our Mithra do the talking.

White: Come on, Mithra.

Mithra: .....

Throughout the meeting, Mithra had been leisurely biting on a teaspoon, only releasing it from his mouth upon the twins' coaxing.

Just as everyone turned their gaze towards him, he uttered a single line.

Mithra: I killed him.

Faust: You wha...?

Faust choked on his black tea as Mithra flatly confessed. Without thinking, I stood up from my chair.

Akira: M-Mithra, is that true!?

Figaro: Did you really kill him?

Mithra: Yes. Perhaps.

Shylock: That is really vague.

Oz: ............

Faust: I'm not following this at all. Snow, White. Please explain everything in detail.

Snow, White: Hohoho.... All because Mithra-chan is not good at explaining himself.

Shaking their heads in mild despair, they started to detail the happenings of the mission in question.

[starry-cosmos]

8 Aug 2021 Blog Entry

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It was really hot the other day so everyone ended up eating shaved ice. I searched around the dorm for shaved ice machines with Taichi, but we didn't expect to find three of them.

Omi prepared quite a bit of syrup and topping for the occasion, so I made my shaved ice to my liking. It was super delicious.

Along the way, Kazunari-san started a "Shaved Ice Topping Competition", and I got to enjoy a variety of flavors and toppings. The ones with just fizzy drinks added were also unexpectedly delicious.

Settsu's shaved ice won the competition. Taichi took a picture of that moment and wanted it up on the blog, so here it is.

It's frustrating to admit, but its flavor was really balanced and turned out really delicious.

On the other hand my shaved ice was apparently too sweet. Was wondering if I got the balance just right, but it wasn't that simple. I guess I should take note of that if there ever is another "Shaved Ice Topping Competition".

8 August Autumn Troupe Hyodo Juza