yumapii · 5 years ago
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [1/18]
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{ cracks knuckles, sometimes i think i must be a little mad } 
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(( Third Person POV ))
// 6:05AM in Japan. After an 18 hour 50 minute flight from Zurich, Switzerland amidst an inorganic scenery and the tumultuous jostling of persons confined in a narrow space, upon reaching his destination, he adjusts the time on his wristwatch. //
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???: ( The place I’m about to head to is-- Shinonome Academy, Main Branch. For the next 7 days, I’ll be participating in an Exchange Program. )
Airport Staff: Paging Judah-sama, Judah Baal Aversa-sama.
Judah: !
Airport Staff: Sorry to have kept you waiting. Here is your baggage.
// In the cage he received, his precious friend was enthusiastically running circles in its wheel. //
Judah: ( He looks to be in good health. )
// The glossiness of its fur hasn’t changed, and the heap of food that was left inside before departure had been completely finished. //
Judah: Please wait a moment, I’ll move to a calmer place to refill your food.
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// After signing the form for receiving his baggage, he was just about to move to the nearby chairs when he crashed into a boy who was rounding the corner with big strides. //
???: Oof, my bad.
Judah: No, it was my carelessness.
// The new boy took a quick glance at the cage that Judah had promptly held closer to himself. //
???: Is your baggage oka...y? What’s this? A mouse?
Judah: … It’s not a mouse, it’s a hamster.
???: Well as long as it’s fine. Take care when rounding corners, alright?
// With a toothy smile, the boy turned on his heel and left. //
Judah: …..
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// Shinonome Academy.
Producing specialists in various fields, like Politics, Entertainment, Science etc, a Super Elite prestigious school. Yet, even among those special people, the alma mater of many celebrities in their respective fields is the “Special Course”. Internationally, its name has become synonymous with the cultivation of talented youths. With a rich history of 100 years since its founding, its recent introduction of the cutting edge “Yume System” into its teaching methodology , and currently having branch schools all over the world - The Super Mammoth Academy, Shinonome.
And standing before that impressive school’s gates, the representatives from the American Branch and the Swiss Branch were just having a strange reunion. //
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Both: …..
???: You’re the guy from earlier.
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???: Outta the way! ! ! ! Don’t obstruct the front gate, you’re a hindrance! ! !
Both: ! !
// When they turned, in the midst of a bunch of girls who seemed to materialise out of nowhere, was a boy on a skateboard and another boy wearing roller blades. Along with the sound of wheels, the two were charging noisily forward. //
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Takaomi: It’s the last 30m spurt! Hah, seems like my win today is assured, slow-footed rabbit bastard!
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Senri: Pu! Thanks for blocking the wind for me up until this point~! Now I’ll prove which one of us has no physical ability and gift you a high school life of anti-popularity.
Takaomi: Bastard.
Female Student A: Good luck, Sen-chan!
Senri: Thank kyuu! There’s no way I’ll lose to that self-proclaimed detective, so I’m counting on you for support!
Female Student B: Shishimaru-kun, fighto!
Takaomi: Shut up and disperse!
// In order to support the two racers speeding towards the gate, on top of cheering, the girls hold out uchiwa fans and smartphones. //
Female Student A: Shishimaru-kun went by too fast, I didn’t get to take a good shot~!
Female Student B: Look at this! Senri-kun looked right at the camera! Even at that speed?! As expected of an actor, his face is handsome!
Female Student C: Ah! Yuma-kun and the others have also arrived!
// With one person’s shout, the girls at the gate simultaneously turn to look.
Lagging several minutes behind the other two, an electric two-wheeled personal scooter with a rear car attached could be seen trucking along with great effort. //
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Yuma: I wonder how many kilometers there are surrounding Shinonome. Though they said to take the opportunity to turn going to school into a race, this electric scooter borrowed from Harimiya… this Semway* is using all its strength just to maintain 10km/hr.
Yuma: Like this, we won’t be able to be referees for their match.
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Touji: Mochizuki-kun, this too is a stratagem. We might not be able to able to see to the outcome of this race but if you think of this as a parade, then this is a valuable position!
Touji: Students of the Shinonome Regular Course, a very warm morning to you all! It is I, Harimiya Touji, Harimiya Touji! Please enjoy the technique passed down from the current Prime Minister, from my esteemed Father, Killer Smile!
Female Student D: Kyaaa! Harimiya-kun! Please shake my haaaand!
Touji: Hawan, iiiiin terms of that sort of contact, at at at at at another opportunity!
Touji: Mochizuki-kun, please increase the speed!
Yuma: This is the Semway’s limit.
Female Student E: Erm, Mochizuki-kun, please accept this!
Yuma: ! Th-this is… Shiitake**.
Female Student E: I heard the deadline for your manga is soon so please eat this for your immune system!
Yuma: I love Shiitake but it’s expensive so I always eat Enoki** instead. This is a big help, thank you.***
Female Students: P-Please let me support you~!
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Both: …..
Female Student F: Kyaaa! Everyone, look up!
Judah: Up?
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note(s):
* semway is a parody of segway
** shiitake and enoki are types of mushrooms
*** yuma was speaking in dialect for this line
+ big howdy hello, i sure hope to god there aren’t too many mistakes/ typos/ inconsistencies because this document ended up being looong and i am but one dumbo
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [17/18]
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Senri: Don’t look down, don’t look down, don’t look down… Oh please, can this wind just stop! ! !
Dylan: Senri, calm down. If we get down safely, let’s go eat hamburgers again.
Senri: Dylan, don’t raise any flags!
Dylan: Flags? Oh well, let’s synchronise our descent. 1, 2. 1, 2. Err…
Senri: 1...2… 1… Eep, it’s shaking…
// His legs lost their footing and dangled in mid-air. All of his weight transferred to his hands, but due to poor grip strength, he began to slip downwards. //
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Dylan: Senri!
// A hand cuts through the air. At the moment the gathering crowd had given up hope, a hand shot out of the neighbouring window, catching Senri’s. //
Senri: …! ! Judah!
Judah: Are you okay?
Dylan: Damn! That was a great catch!
// From the side view of the building, through the window frame, Judah was supporting a person’s weight with his hands and legs, creating a strange sense of reliability. //
Senri: I was saved… Thank you, Judah… Can you lift me up, by the way? I’ve lost all strength in my hands.
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Judah: No that is impossible.
Dylan: Huh?
Judah: It’s taking everything I have to maintain this position for even another minute.
Dylan: Oi?! Didn’t you come here with any plans?!
Judah: None.
Dylan: Seriously?!
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Senri: Then the number of rescuees just increased! Help us~ ~ ~! ! !
Dylan: Shit. Then, Senri, try coming back to the ladder…
Judah: Fu
Senri: Is this the time to laugh?! Wait, I guess some might want to die smiling!
Judah: It’s a “prank”.
Dylan: What?
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Judah: Look down. Takaomi’s plan made it in time.
Senri: Down?
// Looking down, instead of the wide expanse of concrete ground they saw earlier, there was a large inflated balloon that was big enough to cushion their fall. And standing beside the balloon, was Takaomi looking up at their dumbfounded faces.  
……….
Above the school building, the Ryu-ou Corporation’s Fire Extinguishing Drone was making its rounds, a smoky smell starts to hang over the surrounding area. //
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Senri: Huff… Huff… That was so scary~ ~
Dylan: Haha, guess that was too much thrill.
Judah: It was rather stimulating.
Takaomi: “Stimulating” is rich coming from someone who was essentially Spiderman.
Dylan: Speaking of, where were the two of you?
Senri: That’s right! We were looking for you!
Takaomi: Erm…
Judah: I went all the way to the airport to rescue a soul who had lost courage.
Takaomi: HAH?! Speaking of, hurry up and return my guitar!
Judah: No need for concern, I have buried it in a safe place.
Takaomi: You what?!
Senri: What exactly is going on…?
Dylan: Who knows? But I’m glad the four of us are gathered again.
Mamoru: Pardon my intrusion! I’m from the Press Club! Firstly, it is a relief to know that you are all safe!
Mamoru: By the way, why were Nito-kun and Dylan-kun in the school building? It should have been made out of bounds shortly before the commencement of the Handsome Men Contest.
Senri: Oh… About that.
Judah: ?
// Stealing a glance at Judah, Senri takes out a squirming Mash from under his clothes. //
Judah: !
Dylan: This little guy is Judah’s precious family. We were running around campus looking for it and just happened to be in the school building-
Kiichi: Marvelous! ! !
Takaomi: Huh?
Kiichi: In order to protect the things dear to your comrades, you engaged in a rescue with no regard for your lives… This is exactly what it means to be a Superman! The victory is yours! ! !
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Senri & Judah & Takaomi & Dylan: …..
Senri: Se-seriously?
Judah: Superman?
Takaomi: I bet it’s the topic of the Third Challenge.
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Dylan: Haha, we did it!
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [8/18]
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// Upon entering the buffet area, the tempestuous Team Pheromones’ fervent attack continues.  //
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Shion: Enjoy.
Jin: What’s this?
Shion: It’s blueberry flavoured juice that has been made to resemble amethysts. With kyoho grapes inlaid onto the crushed ice, it suits your dress, don’t you think?
Jin: I see, what good taste.
Dylan: Alright, what about food? Look here I’ve got, pizza,  some cute cake made of something or other, and meat.
// Carrying a plate with all sorts of ungraceful foods piled messily about, Dylan approaches at the critical moment. //
Senri: Stop this, Father!
Takaomi: Now I understand daughters who say lines like that.
Mamoru: Multinational Team is facing a huge struggle! Team Pheromones’ hosting is just too smooth, they’re unable to display their own appeal!
Mamoru:Now let’s take a moment to look at the scores from the student votes! Team Pheromones’ current points is, unbelievable! It’s already passed 100,000,000! Over 100,000,000!
Mamoru:Team Pheromone is at 522,872,317 points while their opponents, Multinational Team is only at 2 points! Won’t Multinational Team put up a fight?!
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Mikage: Well then, next, how about a round of tango with me?
Jin: Very well.
Mikage: Your hand please, My Princess.
// Jin accepted Mikage’s outstretched hand, taking a step in his slim high heel, and- //
Jin: Urk!
Judah: What happened? He suddenly turned into a newborn fawn.
Shion: Don’t tell me…
// There was no mistaking what was happening right now… //
Senri: ( A blister! )
Minato: Oh no.
// The fastest to react was Minato. With an anguished expression he rushed over to Jin and held the wounded foot in his slender hands. //
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Minato: Pain, pain, go away~
Jin: ….. Exactly what use is that incantation of yours?
Minato: Huh? It didn’t work~ Ehehe.
Mamoru: It was useless against the pain but it was definitely effective on a woman’s heart! The points just keep increasing!
Senri: Ugh, even I have never played such a flashy role! Now that it has come to this-
Dylan: Senri?
// Senri who suddenly dashed out, knelt on one knee before Jin and turned around. //
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Senri: Get on.
Jin: What did you say?
Senri: Your leg hurts right? Then I’ll become your legs. So get on!
Female Student: Senri-kyun…!
Jin: Hmph, then I shall accept.
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Senri: Heavy! Heavy, heavy! Wait, wait, wait, time out, time out! !
Female Student: Eh? Did he just call a lady “heavy”?
Takaomi: tch What the heck is he doing?!
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Takaomi: Old man, put your right leg here.
Senri: Shi, ty lion…
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Judah: Let me handle the left leg.
Yanagi: A portable shrine?
Shion: … A cavalry battle.*
Mamoru: This is… yes, just like a pose you would see in a cavalry battle, the Multinational Team is showing us the charm of their bonds by cooperating together to carry their injured partner!
Senri: Even Judah… Thanks.
Takaomi: Come on, we’re standing, on 1, 2!
Female Student: They stood up! The three of them stood up!
Judah: I can’t see ahead from my position, Senri, I leave the guidance to you.
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Senri: I got it! Then let’s head there… Slowly so we don’t shake Ryugasaki-senpai, 1, 2… 1, 2…
Female Student A: Somehow I feel moved…
Female Student B: Ikr! It’s like in Lord of the Choker when Tom was carrying Harold on his back… **
Senri: Ryugasaki-senpai, I cannot carry your burdens for you… but I can carry you.
Jin: !
Mamoru: What’s this?! As the Multinational Team take step after step, 1000, 2000, their points are steadily increasing!
Mamoru: However this mode of transportation is not a durable one and they can’t do this forever, just where do they intend to go?!
// Each step they take sinks into the carpet, as they slowly but surely head towards the exit.
With one last burst of strength, Senri pushes his face against the door, flinging it open to reveal-- //
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* for a clearer visual representation of calvary battle (aka kibasen)
** a blatant parody of a lord of the rings
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [16/18]
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// A booming sound goes off and a portion of the school building collapses at the same time. The glass from the window shatters and falls like cherry blossoms. //
Kiichi: What a grand show! How did you construct such a realistic explosion? Is it the latest Projection Mapping technology?
Jin: I only remember preparing a few fire simulation holograms… Maybe this is Rintarou-san’s request?
Issei: I don’t know. Rintarou-san is in Mongolia right now participating in a Naadam.*
Masachika: I only approved the use of smoke bombs though?!
Yosuke: So like, that’s real, right? It’s burning.
Mikage: Aha. The school building is on fire.
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Dylan: cough Senri, are you alright? What about Mash?
Senri: cough I thought I was a goner…
// Senri rose slowly. From his cupped hands that he held close to his chest, Mash poked its little head out. //
Dylan: It’s too early to be relieved. Looks like that explosion caused the building to catch fire.
Senri: You’re right! We can’t approach the stairs!
Senri: Er, Dylan, what are you doing?
// Dylan took out his rope again and began to tie something like mesh patterns into it. //
Dylan: I’m making a ladder. To prevent Mash from inhaling too much smoke, we’ll have to go outside, otherwise it’ll be tough to endure.
// 1 floor, 2 floors, 3 floors, while tying, he gets a whiff of the smoke and coughs violently. //
Senri: Dylan!
Dylan: I’m fine, don’t worry. If I can’t protect my precious friends, I have no place to return to anyway.
Female Student A: Something’s coming out from the window!
Female Student B: Eh?! You mean there were people in the building?
Male Student: But that area should have been out of bounds…
// The rope ladder that came out from the 4th floor window caused a stir among the onlooking students. //
Issei: Hey look at that! I see human figures in the smoke.
Jin: ?!
Minato: Something’s waving. Hello~
Yosuke: It’s not the rescue mannequin?
// As the flames grew in intensity and more sounds of rubble fell apart, some urgent voices could be heard. //
Dylan: Senri! We’re going down!
Masachika: Now, impossible, this must just be another act.
Dylan: cough, cough, cough Senri, are you okay? Go on ahead and descend first.
Senri: Eh? But you were the one who made the ladder!
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Dylan: It’s alright. I’ll follow soon, right behind you and Mash.
Senri: …! I understand.
// Rearranging Mash, whom he’d tucked under his shirt, Senri held the rope ladder that lead downwards. The window frame had gotten unbearably hot and as the ladder was swaying, it was hard to maintain footing. //
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Senri: …!
// Stamping out the nerves, Senri encouraged himself and climbed out the window. //
Yuma: It’s Nito!
// The rope ladder Senri had descended sometimes swayed in the wind. During those moments, he would stop, making his descent extremely slow. But quickly after, Dylan’s form also appeared, moving downwards. //
Touji: I-I-I-I-I-I’ll contact Yoshi-ji** right now! And the Harimiya private police!
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???: Oi, what’s going on here?
Shinya: Ah…
Shinya: Takaomi-kun!
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Shigure: It appears an accident occurred during the final battle. Late to escape, the two appear to have been caught in the flames.
Shion: Though they’re attempting to escape by rope ladder, the wind is strong and I can’t bear the sight of it. Do something.
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Chizuru: I have just contacted the specialised forces RRR (Ryu-ou Corporation Relief Rangers), they are heading over right now.
// What Takaomi was looking ahead at was Senri, who was clinging onto the ladder with great effort as the hot wind fanned the rope unsteady. //
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Takaomi: …..
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Takaomi: Old man, how long til the rescue team gets here?
Jin: Roughly 7 minutes.
Takaomi: Judging by the look of things, even if Dylan is able to withstand it, that stupid rabbit can’t. Isn’t there-
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Judah: I’ll go.
Takaomi: ?!
Judah: There is no problem. You should know my speed.
Takaomi: Judah, go buy us some time.
Judah: Understood.
// Faster than you can speak, with a speed like a beast’s, Judah headed for the school building. //
Minato: Wow, he’s fast~
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Takaomi: Oi Hanabusa, assist me!
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 Yanagi: Er, me?
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* naadam is a traditional mongolian festival comprising of mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and archery. interestingly enough, the festival this year actually took place while this event was running
** jic but yoshi-ji is touji’s butler/ aid
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [9/18]
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// Each step they take sinks into the carpet, as they slowly but surely head towards the exit.
With one last burst of strength, Senri pushes his face against the door, flinging it open to reveal-- //
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Dylan: Will you let me pay for your alcohol?
Mamoru: A Cadillaco!
Female Student: ! ! ! <3 <3
Mamoru: Ryugasaki-kun just got into Dylan-kun’s Cadillaco! ! ! The voters are speechless, they just keep tapping votes on their Yume Bands without saying a word! The points won’t stop! The huge surge of points directed towards the Multinational Team won’t stop! ! ! !
Jin: The courage to push yourself to support others, and compatibility to support your friend’s actions… The respect you have shown my garments, to maneuver in such a way as to not incur any damages to it, from forming a human horse to employing an actual car, these points are worthy of praise.
Senri: Thank you very much! ! !
Dylan: Just call me anytime your feet hurt.
Jin: Then I will do that.
Mikage: Awww, and I was gonna bring out my bike too, guess I was beaten to the punch.
Shion: You intended to make a person wearing a dress get on a bike? The worst. Minus 500,000,000 points.
Mikage: Hm? We’re teammates, right?
Yanagi: Haha.
Minato: Woah~
Mamoru: In a strange turn of events Team Pheromones’ Mikekado-kun docked off points from his own team! Does this mean… ?!
[scene change: hamburger place]
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Senri: Cheeeeers! !
// That night after the splendid results of the Gentleman Showdown, the four were having a modest celebration at a fast food restaurant. //
Takaomi: Ah, a glass after a win just hits the spot.
// Taking a big chug of his cola, Takaomi lets out a loud exhale and cocks his head towards Dylan who was sitting beside him. //
Dylan: Man, I was on pins and needles when Senri knelt on the floor.
Takaomi: Even though he couldn’t support the weight at all, what a showoff.
Judah: That’s not something you can say either.
Senri: Exactly, I’m sure Judah supported most of the weight! But seriously the Cadillaco that showed up at the end was super cool! The audience was so loud, they no longer sounded human!
Dylan: Yeah. That felt great! Let’s keep this up and win the next rounds, then we’ll be the final victors!
Senri: YAY!
Takaomi: Hey, eat your burgers. This place’s patty and sauce combination is seriously good.
Dylan: The frying style of the fries looks like that one place…
Takaomi: Fifty Guys.*
Dylan: That’s right! It’s an American shop, I’m surprised you know about it.
Takaomi: I’ve been a few times at my folk’s convenience. That one with the almond crush is damn great.
Senri: Eh, what’s that, sounds like a good pict-
Takaomi: Unfortunately it’s not available in Japan, but there’s this.
// He quickly took out a teriyaki burger and dipped a fry into its sauce. //
Judah: … Delicious.
Takaomi: It’s a technique transmitted by Babirusa.
Dylan: Babi…?
Judah: Babirusa… You mean Uribos’ vocalist?
Senri: Eh.
Takaomi: You know ‘em?!?!
Judah: When I was duty-brought to an outdoor fes in Switzerland, there was a band performing there that was covering their songs. Amidst the Loud Rock, the guitar strummed earnestly, like a lone wolf, it was quite splendid.
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Takaomi: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Someone gets it!
Judah: However, it’s hard to attain music from a defunct Japanese band in Switzerland, I’ve only heard about 3 songs.
Takaomi: No worries, I’ll let you listen to as much as you want right now.
// With a proud look, he whipped out his prized headphones as Judah looks on with surprise. //
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Senri: Geez~ Couldn’t they wait til we get back to the dorms… Come on Dylan, let’s go get more nuggets.
Dylan: Haha.
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* reference to american fast casual restaurant ‘five guys’
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [14/18]
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// The airport lobby where many people come and go.
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Takaomi who carries a guitar case, and one person who stands in his way. //
Judah: …..
Takaomi: What is it?
Judah: Will you abandon your country?
Takaomi: Huh?
Takaomi: No way… My shitty parents are abroad right now so I was just going there for a while. Though, by the time I’m back, you guys would be done with your exchange.
Judah: It doesn’t change the fact that you are running with your tail between your legs.
Takaomi: I don’t know what kind of stunt you’re trying to pull here but it’s not like what I do concerns you. Didn’t you say you didn’t have any intentions of herding with people either?
Judah: …..
Takaomi: Then do your best for the next two days.
// Stepping past Judah, Takaomi heads for the boarding gates as Judah watched silently-- or so that was supposed to be the case. //
Takaomi: ?!
// His shoulders suddenly felt light. Turning around, his disappeared guitar case was in Judah’s hands. //
Takaomi: Bastard…
// His beloved Gibson Les Paul Model. As Takaomi reached out his arm with the intention of taking it back, silent as a shadow, Judah slipped away. //
Takaomi: !
// With no warning or footsteps. //
Judah: Not flocking with with others and not facing others is not the same thing. You are simply running away. A coward has no use for this sort of thing, I shall give it a burial.
// Whilst holding on to the guitar case, Judah turns and runs. //
Takaomi: Burial… WHAT?!
[scene change: gym]
// Meanwhile. In the Shinonome gymnasium, the students’ gazes were all fixed upon Kiichi. //
Kiichi: A measure of their ability to escort woman, a battle of dignity and chivalry, the Gentleman Showdown.
Kiichi: A measure of their ability to live in society, a battle of manners and currying favour, the Salaryman Showdown.
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Kiichi: The great battle for the title of Handsome Man, the Worldwide Handsome Men, 3 Point Contest is finally reaching its final mission.
Yanagi: Gentleman, Salaryman… I wonder what’s next?
Shinya: Debridement*, maybe?
Mikage: What’s that?
Kiichi: --This world is filled with outrageous things. Justice does not always prevail. As the result of poor luck, unfortunate accidents could occur that jeopardise your lives. When something you treasure is threatened like this, a man needs the strength not just to protect himself but also those around him.
Kiichi: Exactly! The final topic is, protecting your loved ones through any means necessary, whether brute strength or brains, the Superman Showdown!
Yosuke: Having said that, this time we’re not using the Yume System, it’ll be a real physical battle so good luck.
Mamoru: The last topic of the 3 Point Contest is “Superman Showdown”! After this, a dummy rescue mannequin will be placed somewhere on school grounds, the team that finds and rescues the dummy will earn points.
Jin: The development of this mannequin was entrusted to us. However, there is one warning to heed, listen well. Tell them, Chizuru.
Chizuru: Yes, Jin-san. The rescue mannequin that was developed by Ryu-ou Corporation is naturally, a super high performance humanoid robot but due to the busy schedules of our teams, it must be noted that durability tests were not complete. Hence, upon encountering the mannequin please treat it as if it were made of glass and handle it with caution. We seek your cooperation.
Mamoru: All teams will start at the same time for the last challenge. Dear Handsome Man candidates, are you ready?!
Touji: Mochizuki-kun, Nito-kun and the others are not back yet…
Yuma: Yeah, at this rate they will lose by default.
[scene change: school road]
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Dylan: Senri, did you see it?
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Senri: Doesn’t seem to be here. But earlier I asked for eye witness information on Shinonome Network…
// The two of them look at Senri’s smartphone together. //
Senri’s Switter Friend: I might have seen a mouse like shape run towards the school along the school road.
Senri’s Switter Friend: Don’t see it around the water fountains but I’ll look out!
// As notifications pop up one after the other, Dylan’s eyes begin to spin. //
Dylan: It’s like you’re an informant with a ton of allies. Senri has a lot of friends, huh?
Senri: Unlike a certain someone, I want to connect and treasure my bonds with everyone I meet.
Mamoru: In a few moments the Handsome Men, 3 Point Contest: Superman Showdown will begin! If the Multinational Team do not enter ASAP, they will be disqualified!
Dylan & Senri: ! !
// Both the announcement and the voices of the Regular Students were brought to them by the wind. //
Dylan: ( ….. )
[flashback:
Senri: I was serious so I don’t think it just “couldn’t be helped”. I wanted to win with everyone.
/end flashback]
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Dylan: ( Last night, Senri and Takaomi got angry at me for not being serious about the matches. Being sent on an exchange at the reprimand of my brothers, to be honest I did think of half-assing the 7 days but now… )
Dylan: Senri, please give up on the match. Right now, finding Mash is a bigger priority.
Senri: ! Of course! We have to find Judah’s precious family! !
Dylan: Alright, we’ll definitely find him!
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Senri: AHHHHH! Dylan, over there! !
Dylan: ! ! Mash!
Senri: Wait up~!
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* debridement: the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound (also note that it ends with a ‘man’ sound in japanese and hence is shinya’s little joke)
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [11/18]
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Judah: I don’t have confidence that my shadow is shaped like a human’s.
Takaomi: Haa?
Senri: What do you mean?
Judah: … I am not like normal humans. As I am someone who was unable to live amongst people, and so I have drifted away.
Dylan: …..
Judah: To be honest, I did not want to come on exchange, I had no intention of getting along with anybody. I thought it wasn’t possible for me to blend in anymore, after all this time… but then you lot came and searched for me who was buried in the bustling streets of Shibuya…
Senri: …..
// In the midst of the words Judah hesitates to speak, the sun continues to sink lower, thinning out their shadows and mixing it with the approaching darkness. //
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Takaomi: --That don’t matter. Just by being able to appreciate the guitarist of a legendary band already qualifies you as being more human than that stupid rabbit over there.
Judah: …..
Senri: Excuse me. You sure expertly snuck in a diss right there.
Dylan: Well, you might have your circumstances but we all do, I guess. Don’t you think so too, Senri?
Senri: Eh? Yeah, of course. Everyone has a little something they want to hide, there’s no saying whose burdens are tougher than others.
Takaomi: Besides, whether I like it or not, there are way too many not-”normal” people at Shinonome, it’s hardly surprising at this point.
Dylan: Haha, that’s true.
Judah: …..
Judah: I suppose.
Senri: Hmm I thought this earlier too but Judah’s smile…
Judah: …?
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Senri: is SUPER! ! IKEMEN! !
Senri: If you’d continued to stay in Shibuya unguarded, you’d have been eaten alive by onee-samas for sure! I’m so glad we found you!
Takaomi: Are you an idiot?
Judah:  I will not sit around and passively be eaten by females.
Senri: Judah is a carnivore! Judah is a carnivore! That’s going to make him even more popular!
Dylan: If that’s the case then we’ll be Worldwide Handsome Men!
// Even if the exchange comes with some uncertainty, there is only 3 days left… //
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Mamoru: Good evening, fellow students of Shinonome! The topic that’s been the centre of attention, the “Worldwide Handsome Men: 3 Point Contest”, is finally beginning its long-awaited Second Round! After the Gentlemen of Shinonome battled it out tooth and nail, the ensuing result is as follows! Everyone please check the overhead screen for the rankings!
Senri: Hold on…
Dylan: For real?! Overall, we are in second place?! Wow, we’ve really got a chance!
Mamoru: The highlight of this event, the Multinational Team comprising of two exchange students and two first-years, are at an unexpected 2nd place! Could this be?! Could this be?!
Male Student: whistle Good luck, exchange students!
Female Student: Takaomi-kun, Senri-kun, good luck for the next match!
Senri: Thanks for the support!
Dylan: Thanks!
???: Waon!
Female Student: ?!
Senri: Did you just hear a howl?!
Mamoru: And now, on to the Second Round. The topic is about to be announced by none other than…
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Masachika: I’m Inoh Masachika. Before they are handsome men, they are first and foremost, man, who are social creatures by nature. It is by forming communities and building agreements with one another that we have been able to live together, and to prosper. Of course, there are moments when one is inflated on ego. Thinking of oneself as “special”, as being superior to others, a period when they wish that the spotlight falls upon them more than any other.
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Yosuke: A dark past?
Masachika: However! If that attitude is allowed to cultivate, the fabric of society will be torn asunder. A majority will have no choice but to live like gears in a machine. Merely surviving in a world that oppresses them through power harassment, OT, and stress. Accepting the unreasonable and unjust, if you can’t beat them, join them, yielding to political power, to be obsequious, but even so! To protect what you ought to protect, that is to be an adult.
Takaomi: Lame…
Kiichi: What a speech!
Yosuke: Let’s just start…
Masachika: tch
Masachika: Now then, the topic this time is “Salaryman Showdown”.
Senri: Salaryman?!  
Dylan: What’s a sala-ry-man?
Takaomi: In short, it’s a white-collar worker. It’s a Japanese office worker.
Judah: To be a handsome man is a profound task.
// Jin approached Masachika’s side, and the chattering noise fell silent. //
Jin: This time I will be the Heart. Let’s get this started.
// Despite the four still being bewildered, the scenery begins to change around them irregardless, and opens to a scene of… //
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Senri: Wh-where…?
Jin: A place where a corporate warrior’s true skill is thoroughly tested. The place of a Drinking Party (First Site).
Kiichi: Nomi-nication!* After 5 is when the common man can shine!
Shinya: This… is Ryugasaki-senpai’s dream, right?
Shion: It’s a detailed recreation but… has that person ever been to such a place before?
Chizuru: As expected of Jin-san! He even perfectly understands the lifestyle of the lower class! This is why he stands at the top!
Jin: Hmph. Well then, bring out the current top-ranking teams, they shall start the battle.
Takaomi: So sudden…
Dylan: I still don’t know a thing about Japanese salaryman though.
Senri: Fo-for starters, just try reading the atmosphere! Don’t disrespect people senior to you-
Judah: Detecting scents in the atmosphere is my specialty.
Senri: ( Of all things, this topic is the least suitable for that shitty stupid lion~ ~! In any case, I should try to come up with something… )
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???: Ha-ha-ha-ha! We shall be taking this victory! !
Senri: ?!
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* nomi-nication, portmanteau of 飲み(nomi) and communication, is a drinking get-together that is like a social experience. here’s a more eloquent article
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [10/18]
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Senri: 16 piece nuggets and an orange juice smoothie and, Dylan, you want anything to drink?
Dylan: Ah, I’ll get this.
// Saying that, he ordered a Smile Set that comes with a random kids toy. //
Senri: Didn’t you order that earlier?
Dylan: I got Buns-kun earlier but I think my brother would prefer Lettuce-kun.
Senri: O! So kind! A fast food toy from Japan wouldn’t be available in America, I’m sure your brother would be pleased.
Dylan: … I hope so.
Senri: ? Did something happen?
Dylan: Ah… We had a quarrel just as I was about to leave.
Senri: With your brother?
Dylan: Yeah. In our family it’s just us 3 brothers. Since I’m the oldest naturally I gotta look out for them. So if we have money to go on exchange, I thought I’d rather spend it on something for them.
// It’s only been a few days since their meeting, Dylan pondered about their closeness for a second, about how he should finish what he had started to say. //
Dylan: But anyway! While complaining about how I should do something for my own sake for once, they basically chased me out of America! My brothers! Haha.
Senri: I see.
Dylan: …..
Senri: I’m sorry if this is inappropriate but I’m really jealous of brotherly bonds like that.
Dylan: Is… that so?
// In that strange atmosphere of hesitation and uncertainty, Senri suddenly perks up. //
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Senri: Well but now I’m not as lonely as I used to be! Because it’s been really fun since I entered Shinonome.
Senri: Like today! Hanging out with everyone like this, talking and talking and talking for hours then going back to the same dorm, it makes me super happy!
Dylan: Is that so…? No wait, I think you’re onto something.
Senri: Yup.
Waitress: Here’s your order.
// And sitting upon the tray… //
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Senri & Dylan: Lettuce-kun!
Senri: You’ll definitely make up with this!
Dylan: Maybe I’ll brag about it to Takaomi and Judah.
Senri: Ahaha! What if they get super jealous!
// Just like that, the third night comes to an end, as the four of them, after exhausting every topic, narrowly made it back before curfew. 
// The next day. //
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// After school, Judah was making preparations to leave when… //
Judah: ?
// … he saw Dylan apprehensively beckoning him over from the door. //
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Judah: Why are you imitating a suspicious person?  
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Dylan: Sssh! … Takaomi and Senri aren’t around, right?
Judah: Yeah, their smells are far away. It seems they are near the school gates.
Dylan: You can tell?!
Dylan: Well, anyway, follow me shopping after this.
Judah: Shopping? For what purpose?
Dylan: We’ve got to repay the favour for our exchange, right? I was thinking of surprising them with something during the last hours of free time we have.
Judah: Indeed. To that end, bones are a good choice.
Dylan: Right?! Ah but, rather than the bone, we should have the meat. I was thinking the four of us could have a BBQ. I have some experience in that field so it should go pretty well. How about it? Will you join me?
Judah: Not a bad idea.
Dylan: Alright! Then let’s get to shopping!
[scene change: supermart]
// Super Dorimi. A shop that’s been around since the early days of the Showa era, and has been receiving love from the locals for three generations. //
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Senri: Of course when you think of Japanese snacks, you can’t leave out “Happy Yotaan”*! Let’s buy the 800% version and let those two try it ♪ 
Yuma: Then how about this. “Pote Pote Yaki”*. It comes with a Japanese grandmother’s worldly wisdom.
Takaomi: What kind of lame choices are these. Buying nothing but senbei is going to turn their senses old. Ok, I’m buying this new potato chip flavour. Onion Apple Pepper flavour.
Senri: Junk food~
Takaomi: If you ask for any later, I won’t give it.
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// Some ways from where the trio were standing in the Snacks Aisle, Judah and Dylan were in the Meat Corner, finishing up their order under the guidance of part-time staff Rintarou. //
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Tamamori Yoshiko: 2kg of meat (plus bones) for BBQ, right? Leave it to me, I’ll get you the best quality around!
Rintarou: Tama-chan’s eyes for meat is definitely trustworthy ☆
Rintarou: Still, a BBQ is a great idea! Kinda like IKK ( foreign culture/  exchange/ for sure ) 
Dylan: IKK…?
Judah: Ahh, I think it’s a good thing.
Dylan: You can understand?!
Tamamori Yoshiko: Well then, the other meats you need are sausages, fish… Vegetables can be procured on the day itself.
Judah: Make all the meats with bone attached.
Rintarou: Okie ☆ Leave it to us, leave it to us!
Dylan: Then we’ll come to pick it up in 3 days, after school-
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Judah: Wait, shouldn’t we ask them what sort of food they’d like?
Dylan: Eh?
// Dylan followed Judah’s line of sight, and familiar faces appeared from a shelf about 10 metres away… //
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Senri: Huh? It’s Dylan and Judah! Hey!
Dylan: ?!?!?!
Dylan: Wait, what are you planning Judah?! Didn’t I say it was a surprise?!
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Judah: What’s a ‘surprise’?
Rintarou: When you receive something pleasant without expecting it, that unexpectedness makes you happy, right? So you intentionally keep it a secret, that’s a surprise.
Judah: You mean concealing facts?
Dylan: They’re coming over… They’re totally coming over!
Rintarou: Well then, I gotta go restock goods~ ☆
// Right as Rintarou disappeared, the three arrived. //
Takaomi: What are y’all doing at the supermarket?
Dylan: Ahh- Err, it’s that! Judah’s that, that thing, you know, food, for the hamster! ! !
Judah: Its name is Mash.
Dylan: That’s right. We came to get food for Mash, right?!
Judah: snicker Exactly.
Senri: Eh, what’s with the laugh?
Judah: Dylan’s panicky state is also a surprise.
Dylan: Why you… You think this is funny?
Judah: Fufu.
Senri & Yuma: ????
[scene change: riverbank]
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// After hearing about a special sale, Yuma runs off to the pharmacy, leaving the four to walk back against the backdrop of the setting sun.
The plastic bags they got from Super Dorimi were flapping noisily in the wind. //
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Senri: Look, our shadows are suuuper long. I’m stepping on Dylan’s shadow.
Takaomi: Are you a kid?
Dylan: Then I’ll be going for Takaomi’s shadow!
Senri: Wow, your legs are long.
Takaomi: Judah, where are you going?
// Hidden in the shadow of a tree on the roadside, Judah looks over at the others. //
Dylan & Senri: ?
Judah: …..
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Judah: I don’t have confidence that my shadow is shaped like a human’s.
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* i have assumed these two names to be references to real world snacks but don’t have enough cultural knowledge
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [7/18]
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Mamoru: Good afternoon fellow students of Shinonome Academy! I’m Hodo Mamoru, President of the Press Club here to support your bright and vigorous school lives. Because of Representative Board Chairman Saruwatari’s sudden “Handsome Men, 3 Point Contest”, the tension right now is explosive!
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Rintarou: Rascals, are you handsome men? I am Shinonome Academy Student Council President, Kuma Rintarou… “Kumarin” for short ☆
Rintarou: The first round, Gentleman Showdown, will be hosted in my dream. Let’s assess how sharply these guys can escort a woman, okie?  
Kiichi: Then I will now announce the first challengers! Please come to the stage if your name is called.
// A nerve wrecking moment.
In a flash the regular lights go out and colourful spotlights start dancing about the audience. //
Kiichi: Social standing, lineage, familial connections, all those things mean nothing on the stage! With true skill, he’s made it this far by himself on his own efforts, Black Dorm’s mood-maker, Nito Senri-kun!
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Senri: Us already?!
Kiichi: There is no mystery that can’t be solved. The extolled Special Course entrant. With unparalleled problem solving abilities, he completely saw through the intentions of the exam setter, deducing his way to full marks with overwhelming originality, the former detective, Shishimaru Takaomi-kun!
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Takaomi: How tiresome…
Kiichi: No fault can’t be fixed with a solid kick! This man has crossed all of America with his trusty old companion. The Bounty Hunter who’s hard at work earning money for his family, Dylan Ales-kun!
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Dylan: I just have to do this.
Kiichi: Living in the deep forests of Switzerland, a boy wrapped in a mysterious fog that you might mistake for a missing person. A wandering spirit whose destination is unknown. The lone wolf who doesn’t stick with people, Judah Baal Aversa-kun!
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Judah: …..
Mamoru: The first group to be selected is the buzz of the town, with the two exchange students, they are the Multinational Team! When you speak of foreigners, they’ve got an image of handling ladies well but is that really the truth?!
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Yosuke: And the opposing team will be announced by me. Okay, Hanabusa~ Ushiwaka~ Mikekado~ Asagiri~
// To match his flat beyond imagination delivery, the lights also shone without fanfare but in the next moment-- //
Mamoru: Wh-wha-wha-what-what?! The school, no Japan, no it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say the world, at the name of the most atrocious feminist, Hanabusa Yanagi, the venue is about to erupt!
Yanagi: Haha, well when it comes to girls, I more or less have knowledge I suppose.
Minato: I’m good at giving hugs~
Mikage: Hmm~ I’m better at making them cry, I guess.
Shion: sigh
Mamoru: Battling the forces of an unreasonable society by the sheer power of his face alone, the unfairness of being handsome! The model Ushiwaka Minato and-
Mamoru: An aura of languidness, he’s been given the title of investor since he was conceived! Playing with stocks as if it a toy, perhaps he’s addicted to them?! Asagiri Mikage!
Mamoru: And the final nail in the coffin! Possessing the daintiness of a girl, and an exceptional singing voice, his whimsical nature turns from hostile to kind, and you can’t your eyes off him, Mikekado Shion!
Female Students: Kyaaaa!
Mamoru: It’s like these men were born to compete in the Gentleman Showdown. There is no need for further affirmation, the Multinational Team is in a pinch!
Dylan: They’re super popular.
Yanagi: Please go easy on us.
Female Student: Good luck, Yanagi-kun!
Female Student: Minato!
Senri: Th-they’re strong!
Rintarou: Nyahaha! Both teams ready? Then let’s go!
// Rintarou put on the Heart Yume Mic and the surrounding began to change…
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An elegant space where a grand fountain flows. It was the scene of a high class hotel lobby. //
Rintarou: YKP ( Yay / Tonight’s / Party night ) ☆ 
Rintarou: This is the setting! A good investor friend of yours is holding a party to celebrate his 60th birthday! You are to perfectly escort your fabulous partner, who hails from London, and demonstrate your Gentleman powers for all to see!
Shion: Partner?
Minato: Are we supposed to escort Shion-chan?
Takaomi: That would be unfair.
Rintarou: Fu fu fu… The anticipated Princess is here! Come on!
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Jin: Escort me.
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Takaomi & Dylan & Senri: ?!?!?!?!?!?!
Mikage: lmao
// The moment Mikage let out a laugh, a large illuminated board appears over the participant’s heads, and on that display numbers were moving furiously. //
Mamoru: Oh?! The team led by Hanabusa-kun, Team Pheromone, received negative points right at the opening! Their current points are at -200. What is the meaning of this?!
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Male Student: Anyone who scoffs at Jin-sama’s crossdressing appearance is unfit to be called human…
Female Student: There’s no way someone can laugh at Jin-sama! ! !
Mamoru: Ju...just like that, the votes from the Regular Students are rolling in left and right.
Senri & Takaomi: ( … A little longer and that would have been us. )
Mikage: Oh dearie me, I’m sorry, but it’s even more impossible not to laugh at that sudden appearance, no?
Shion: The worst.
Yanagi: But the match is just beginning.
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Jin: Escort. Me.
Yanagi: Let’s go. We can’t keep our lovely Sweetie waiting.
Minato: Yup~
Jin: …..
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Yanagi: Sorry to keep you waiting, My Sweet Sugar Queen. For you are too ethereal that I mistook you for a Charles Mallerin* Fairy and was late to approach. Do forgive me. Now then, I offer my hand. To be beside you, whose beauty and brilliance knows no equal, that must surely be every man’s pride.
Female Students: Yanagi-kun~ ~ ~! My Prince~ ~ ~!
Mamoru: As expected of Hanabusai-kun! After escaping countless bloodshed, he has polished this skill with his very life, his escort technique is the real deal! The points are rolling in! From -200, Team Pheromone have suddenly shot up to 18,000 points!
Dylan: For real?!
Judah: As it stands we will lose.
Yanagi: Shall we go? Oh watch your step.
Senri: This is bad! We can’t win against them~
Takaomi: tch We gotta look for some kind of opening to attack from…
// However… //
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* charles mallerin is a type of rose, so yanagi called jin a flower fairy
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [6/18]
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Dylan: Eh?
Takaomi: Judah isn’t here.
Senri: Huh? But he was with us just a minute a… go?
// Taking a look at their surroundings, that attention-grabbing silver hair was nowhere to be seen. Even though he usually stands out from the crowd. //
Senri: Eh? Wh-wh-wh-wha-what do we do?! He got lost?!
Senri: Judah said it was his first time in Japan and yet I lost sight of him-- What if he gets kidnapped and smuggled by foreigners?! Taken out of the country by boat?!  
Dylan: Calm down. First of all, I’ll get my Cadillaco.
Senri: That’s the worst possible decision! This. is. public road!
Takaomi: Stop panicking, stupid rabbit. First the police station, we should give them a description of his characteristics. Since he was definitely with us until just awhile ago, we’ll search the nearby areas. Incidentally, we should contact the pancake shop from earlier too, just in case.
Senri: Are you okay? You suddenly sound like a detective.
Takaomi: We should split up and search. If you find him, phone the others. Even if you don’t, we’ll gather in an hour.
Senri: I understand.
Takaomi: Dylan, you might not know the geography well so you’re with me, let’s go.
Dylan: Roger!
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// One hour since Judah’s disappearance-- //
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Takaomi: Did you find him?
Senri: No…
Dylan: We tried asking around too but no one’s seen a person matching his description.
Senri: Where on Earth did he go…
Dylan: Maybe he walked back to the dorm?
Senri: Unlikely, it’s quite a distance and he doesn’t know the way. It’s not like he’s a dog.
Takaomi: ! Wait, don’t tell me…
// As the sun began to set, the number of people on the streets increased. The station entrance was teeming with people meeting up with their companions. Ignoring that mass of people, standing in front of the bronze statue. //
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Judah: …..
Judah: ( That’s a good tail. )
Takaomi: Oi!
Judah: ? What’s the matter?
Dylan: What do you mean, what’s the matter?
Senri: I’m so relieved we found you~ ~ ! Sheesh, here let’s hold hands. Don’t wander off and get lost again, you hear!
Judah: I didn’t intend to get separated, I was just too curious about Tarokou so I returned.
Takaomi: Just on that impulse, are you nuts?
Dylan: We searched for you, you know.
Judah: Searched? Why?
Senri: Because we came to play today as four people, it’s scary to imagine what might happen to someone who suddenly disappears. It’s concerning! It’s worrying!
Judah: …..
Judah: I’m sorry for causing trouble.
Dylan: Shouldn’t you be saying “thank you” instead?
Judah: Thank you?
// The light turns green and a huge wave of people start moving. Amidst the throng, in order to find him, the reason the others were so out of breath is made abundantly clear. //
Judah: …..
Judah: I give you my thanks.
Senri: Well we were able to reunite without any casualties, come on let’s go get that tapioca.
Judah: No thank you.
Senri: Eh.
Takaomi: I agree.
Senri: Then what about tonkotsu ramen!
Judah: I’ll go.
Dylan: Haha!
// The next day. 
On stage, a single light shines upon the Representative Board Chairman. //
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Kiichi: Heya, my beloved little lambs. Good day to you! It is finally the day, yes, today is the First Round of the 3 Point Contest!
Touji: Calm down, Harimiya… Approach this competition with peace of mind for there is no doubt that the one who diligently studies over the course of their days in the strongest! Hard work will not betray you! Harimiya Touji has no blind spot!
Kasuka: This “handsome man” or whatever is of no consequence… I just feel everyone’s malice in wanting to laugh at my blunders…
Kiichi: And here are the judges. The pride of Shinonome Academy’s faculty, Kiritani Yosuke-kun and Inoh Masachika-chan.
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Kiichi: Additionally, as fickle as the weather, the elusive third-year trio who may or may not be in Japan at any given time.
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Kiichi: --Last but not least, the final deciding factor of a team’s victory: every single student across all the Shinonome Branches each have a vote! Though it has been said that these points do not count towards graduation of “Top Seat”, as men, don’t you think there is merit in accumulating supporters?
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Senri & Takaomi: … !
Kiichi: Haha. The fighting spirit burns, the look in their eyes sparkle like gemstones. Why, I should have brought a treasure chest to collect them.
Kiichi: Then, I shall announce it now! The first topic of the Handsome Men, 3 Point Contest is… “Gentleman Showdown”! ! !
Senri: Gentleman?!
Dylan: So like testing our chivalry or…?
Judah: A showdown means we’re against another team? Who are we-
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???: It seems like your first battle will be against us.
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [5/18]
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// Meanwhile. //
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Takaomi: Ugggh, I feel terrible…
// Recuperating from the effects of Yume Sickness*, Takaomi was lying on the sofa. Elsewhere Senri, in a rare display, was sitting at his desk. //
Senri: Done! I call it, “Exchange Student Must-See ☆ Nito Senri’s Special Selection: TOKYO Shutter Snap Sightseeing Tour ♪ 
Senri: Shishimaru-kun! Tomorrow’s a day off so we’re setting out at 8am ☆
Takaomi: Huh?
Senri: Mikekado-senpai also scolded us for it but if we keep fighting we can’t be proper ambassadors for Dylan and Judah.
Takaomi: …..
Senri: Perhaps you don’t understand but I really do want to make friends with the people I meet. Really, I’m not lying. Even without ulterior motives, this feeling is true.
Takaomi: Doesn’t that mean you have an ulterior motive?
Senri: Right now I’m stripped of motive!
Takaomi: What kind of phrasing is that?
Senri: Well, are you coming or not?!
Takaomi: sigh ( It’s not like I can have a good conscience if I turn this down… )
// The next day. //
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Senri: With that being said, let’s start the Nito Senri Special Selection: TOKYO Shutter Snap Sightseeing Tour IN Shibuya ~ ~ ! ! ! Let’s get this party started-
Dylan: Waaaah, so this is the famous Scramble Crossing?
Senri: I guess it is pretty well known worldwide? Foreigners often take photos of it, don’t they?
Dylan: Yeah, it kind of has “Japan” feel to it! Maybe I’ll take a photo and send it to them too. Bet they’ll be jealous.
Dylan: Come on, Judah and Takaomi should be in the shot too.
Senri: Yay ☆
Takaomi: … Don’t have a choice I guess.
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Judah: ! Takaomi.
Takaomi: Hm?
Judah: That bronze statue over there…
Takaomi: Statue… Ah, you mean Tarokou**?
Judah: Tarokou. Can I pet Tarokou?
Takaomi: Yeah sure probably…
Senri: The light changed! Hurry up, you two!
Dylan: Our schedule today is packed to the brim apparently so you guys better run~ !
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Senri: Ahhhhh, the pancake was delicious~! It was so fwuffy and swoft!
Dylan: Oh, I could eat that for days.
Takaomi: It was a shop filled with girls and the colour of the walls and plates gave me goosebumps but eh, the taste was passable.
Senri: Right?! That shop is the most popular one in Harajuku and Mikekado-senpai and I are regulars! Their seasonal flavours are always super delicious!
Judah: Is there bone flavour too?
Senri: Bone?! You mean like tonkotsu desserts or something like that…?
Dylan: Senri, where are we going next?
Senri: Erm next is… Oh I see it! Look there! It’s a specialty tapioca shop that just opened last week!
Takaomi: Tapioca? Now?
Senri: I heard their tapioca is really good! Mixing the 7-coloured pearls with pure white milk tea, that’s definitely picture worthy!
Takaomi: Isn’t pure white milk tea just milk?
Senri: Just give it a try~
Takaomi: Wait if it opened last week, then that means you haven’t tried it either.
Senri: And that’s why we’re here! Geez, if you have so many objections then you don’t get to drink! Tapioca-Prohibition!
Dylan: Oh then Takaomi can take the photos in my stead!
Takaomi: Ahhh, guess that’s fine.
Senri: In that case, use this app to take photos! It’s really trendy now~! You can decorate your photos with stamps and even use filters!
Dylan: Filter…?
Senri: It means you can become cute! Look, let’s use the picture of cotton candy we took earlier. You do this and…
// Senri tapped the screen of his smartphone. Suddenly Judah, who had been photographed while eating cotton candy, sprouted dog ears. Doodles of fur and fangs also appeared. //
Dylan: Haha! This is great.
Dylan: I was a bit concerned about suddenly being told to go on exchange but it’s pretty fun. Senri, send me the photo, I want to show it to my younger brothers.
Senri: Ohhh, I didn’t know Dylan was an older brother!
Dylan: Yeah. It was also my younger brother who recommended I go on exchange.
Senri: Ohhh~! You feel like a good older brother.
Dylan: I wonder about that…
Senri: ?
Dylan: No it’s just, we had a little fight just before I came to Japan.
Senri: A fight…
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Takaomi: Hey, where’s Judah?
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* yuma sickness is talked about in the main story but it is essentially akin to motion sickness
** tarokou is surely an ode to hachiko, a loyal dog who is immortalised as a statue in shibuya (among other means): brief summary here
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [4/18]
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// Afternoon.
To put on a demonstration for the exchange students, the Special Course students have gathered in a dream. //
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Yosuke: So basically just remember the one who constructs the dream is the Heart, and the Buddy’s job is to support that. And, if they’re not in Unison with the Heart, then the dream becomes a nightmare.
Dylan: Nightmare?
Shinya: Like seeing a nightmare, both the performers and the audience will feel unwell.
Shigure: The Yume System has yet to be introduced in the Branch Schools, it seems.
Judah: No.
Yosuke: Then, first up’s the team with the exchange students. Stand on stage and try it out for yourselves.
Senri: Hey, hey, since it’s Dylan and Judah’s first time, why not I be the Heart?
Takaomi: Hah? If you can do that, then I can too.
Senri: Won’t you pity them if their first experience in a Yume Live was with a tasteless dud like you? That’s why it should be me.
Dylan: Come on guys, let’s not fight. I’ll be the Heart then. Let’s take it easy. That’s fine with everyone, right?
Senri: …..
Yosuke: Oh yeah, by the way, when the Buddy touches the Heart during the Live, the Buddy’s innermost thoughts and feelings could be exposed. Well, just do something about that yourselves.
// Yosuke said it so nonchalantly, like he’d only just remembered, but upon hearing that, Judah put distance between himself and Dylan’s outstretched hand that was offering the Buddy Mic. //
Dylan: Judah?
Judah: …..
Dylan: Would you rather I not be the Heart?
Yosuke: If the four of you can’t get along with each other from the bottom of your hearts, it’ll become a nightmare, you know.
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Dylan: ( “From the bottom of your hearts”. There’s going to be a limit to how much we can get along in just 7 days. )
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Takaomi: ( What a truly troublesome situation… I wish it were next week already. Deciding the ambassador using darts, how half-assed. The sooner it’s over with the better. )
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Senri: ( If we succeed at an amazing Live here, my appeal will surely increase! Why, maybe I could become popular~? )
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Judah: ( Truly, a diabolical design. I don’t intend to get friendly with anybody. )
Dylan: Alright! Then let’s give it a spin!
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// Dylan put on the Yume Mic and the surroundings stretched into a plateau with clear skies.
However, that dream was a fleeting one- //
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Judah: !
Dylan: What’s going on?! For a second, that scene seemed like the best place to go for a drive.
Takaomi: Geh…
Senri: Oh no, there’s friction in the Unison!
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Yanagi: Yeah, this is…
Yuma: Just like that time with Harimiya. A nightmare.
Shion: The worst kind of Live.
// As more students started feeling unwell, the four-man Yume Live was forcibly terminated. //
[scene change: room]
// Their first night in Japan. Upon reaching their co-assigned room, Dylan immediately pulled out his phone. //
Dylan: Hey, it’s me. I arrived safely. Yup, I received the Cadillaco too. Thanks. Yup, it was great. It’s cool, well and a little bit crazy, but that makes it fun, well, it’s only for a week.
Dylan: By the way, erm, is Noel* around? … I see, it’s already that time over there…
// The only sounds in the room were Dylan’s speaking voice, and the squeak of a hamster wheel turning round and round. //
Dylan: I wonder if he’s still mad… I said I was sorry. I know. Then, I’ll call again when Noel’s home. Yeah.
// A simple room with their respective suitcases strewn about haphazardly. Upon opening the door, the cheerful voices of the other students can surely be heard. //
Dylan: You take care too. Like with rounding corners and stuff. See ya.
// Ending with a gentle tone, Dylan puts down the phone and lets out a loud sigh. //
Dylan: … Huh? What is it?
Judah: That was a loud sigh.
Dylan: Oh, sorry bout that.
Judah: Why do you apologise?
Dylan: No one wants to hear other people sighing, right?
Judah: That is true.
Dylan: …..
Dylan: Pfft. Are you fine with not phoning your family? Surely they must be worried.
Judah: There is no need. My family is only Mash.
Dylan: Mash? Wait, you mean the mouse?
Judah: …..
Judah: I’m going to bed so stop your sighing.
// Standing up, Judah put a cloth over the cage and headed towards the spiral stairs leading to the bed space, stopping briefly at the base. //
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Judah: It’s a hamster.
// And on those parting words, he climbed up the stairs. //
Dylan: ( It’s only 7 days but the prospects look grim. )
// As he heard the sounds of Judah slipping into bed, Dylan scratches his head and sighs once more. //
[scene change: takasen room]
// Meanwhile. //
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* noel is the name of dylan’s brother
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [3/18]
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Shigure: Now then, from here on out, Shishimaru-kun, Nito-kun, please guide the exchange students around the school as ambassadors.
Senri: Leave it to me!
Takaomi: Why us… This is such a pain.
Shigure: As for the 3 Point Contest that the Representative Chairman announced earlier, you four will be a team so please get along with one another. 
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Senri & Dylan: Yes! / Sure.
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Takaomi & Judah: …..
Shigure: Now then please proceed with the tour until this afternoon’s Yume Live Experience Lesson-
Dylan: Ah!
Senri: Wh-what? What’s up? Did you forget something in America?
Dylan: An item I had ferried over from the States has arrived! Senri, Takaomi, can you take me to the parking lot?
Senri & Takaomi: Parking lot…?
[scene change: pavillon]
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Takaomi: Agagagaga (^the car is rattling)
Dylan: Isn’t this great?! My little brother found it just before it was about to be scraped and we all fixed it together. It’s a little seasoned but that’s what makes it great!
// Dylan’s ferried over item turned out to be an antique Cadillaco. //
Senri: Err, and if you look to your right, you’ll see a statue of the First Board Chairman, Saruwatari Saichi.
Takaomi: Un-un-un-un-unlike in America, 15 year-olds ca-ca-can’t drive in Japan-an-an-an.
Senri: Well too bad, this is a private road so it’s okay~
// Judah, who had neglected to speak up throughout their journey, suddenly starts sniffing the air. //
Judah: Who’s hiding there?
Dylan: Hiding? Where?
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Trio: DAH!
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Kasuka: Eeep! ! ! ? ? ?
Dylan: Wh-wha-what was that?! You mean Japanese ghosts can appear even in midday?!
Senri: Weeell, that’s second-year Shibutani-senpai. It seems he’s so famous for the accuracy of his readings, even celebs consult him. It’s likely he climbed up the tree to catch some bugs or something…
Takaomi: Every bloody time, this is bad for the heart.
Judah: ( He’s got a demonic smell… just like me… )
[scene change: school road]
Senri: This road connects the school and the dorms, so it’s primarily used to get to school.
Senri: Ah, and that person over there is Mikekado-senpai! Hey, senpaai!
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Yuni: Sen and Leone! That’s a stylish car you guys are riding!
Dylan: I’m Dylan, the exchange student. If you’d like I can give you a lift.
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Shion: What do you say?
Yuni: I wanna give it a go! This car looks a little like the ones in the Famiglia.
Shion: Then we shall accept. Although 6 people is a bit tight.
Senri: We’ll squeeze, we’ll squeeze!
Senri: … Come on, shitty lion should make himself sparse.
Takaomi: If it’s too narrow, I’ll just get o-oof! (^senri shoves takaomi)
Yuni: Were Sen and Leone giving a tour?
Senri: Well, since we are ambassadors.
Shion: I see. That’s very responsible of you.
Senri: As expected, whether in entertainment or in life, broadening one’s circle of friends is sure to be a good thing, no? I wanted to be good friends with the exchange students so I requested to take the position of ambassador.
Takaomi: tch There you go again, well done…
Senri: Excuse me, you’re going to dampen the mood so please stop with that attitude.
Takaomi: Can it. I get motion sickness easily so shut up for a sec.
Senri: What? But riding in a car is the best! Sides, is that something you’d say in front of the driver?!
Senri: Since it’s cramped in here, don’t spread your legs, you troublesome, short-legged lion!
Takaomi: I told you not to push!
Yuni: Yaay! We’re flying!
Judah: …..
Senri: Ah, he hit me! This person just employed violence!
Dylan: Hey now guys…
Shion: Look out.
Dylan: ! ! ! !
// With a screech, the Cadillaco comes to a sudden halt. //
Senri & Takaomi: Ouch. / Urgh.
// In front of the bonnet, a large bike that had just rounded the corner also came to an abrupt stop. //
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Mikage: Wow. Seconds from disaster.
Dylan: My bad! Are you alright?!
// Dylan extends his body out of the window, calling out to the duo sitting on the bike. //
Mikage: Ah, we’re fine, we’re fine. Just a little surprised. Chizu-chan, you bit your tongue, didn’t you?
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Chizuru: Shwut aup. ( Shut up. ) Neeithre paurties ere luuking aheed. ( Neither parties were looking ahead. )
Dylan: And are you guys okay? Sorry for hitting the brakes so suddenly.
Yuni: That was fun!
Shion: In the first place, this was all because the two of you were fighting, no?
Senri: I’m sorry…
Judah: “Take care when rounding corners.”
Dylan: Oh boy…
[the sky darkens]
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+ i added little (^...) for moments when something is conveyed by sprite animation instead of text but is necessary for context
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [2/18]
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Female Student F: Kyaaa! Everyone, look up!
Judah: Up?
// Looking up, there was a huge hot air balloon with a gondola attached to it, and from there two humans could be seen leaning forward, waving their hands. //
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Minato: Good morning, everyone~
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Yanagi: It’s as if I am about to alight upon a field of flowers. Good day to you, my cute Sweeties.
Female Student G: Kya! It’s Yanagi-kun and Minato-kun, two of the “Heaven’s 3”! The three students with unparalleled pheromones secretion! They came to school by hot air balloon today!
Female Student H: Yanagi! ! ! Hurry up and get down here! ! ! Who was that girl you were at the cinema with yesterday? I swear upon this chainsaw that I shall make you speak the truth! ! !
Yanagi: Whoops… Maybe we should turn up the fire a little.
// As the hot air balloon started to rise once again, in the next moment, as if to stop the balloon from rising any further, a helicopter arrives, obstructing the sun. //
Male Student: Oh! That’s… The Ryu-ou Corporation helicopter?!
Female Student I: Yanagi-kun and Minato-kun on the hot air balloon, and on top of that Jin-sama’s heli… Then right now, the H3 are assembled!
// Amidst the commotion that rivals the sound of the helicopter’s hovering, the door opens and three people could be seen. //
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Rintarou: Ready… Set, Go!
jump
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Jin: Ha.
jump
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Issei: Righty. You guys better not loiter along the way and become late~!
jump
Female Student J: By some miracle, the third-year childhood friends trio have parachuted to school today! We have to go greet them! !
// Resembling a retreating wave, the large number of students dashed towards the landing point, and in a few minutes, the sound of morning twitterings returned. //
Judah: …..
???: What… was that…
// Just as the boy opened his mouth. //
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???: Are you by chance Dylan-kun and Judah-kun?
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Shinya: I hope I didn’t keep you waiting. Nice to meet you, I am a second-year, Special Course, Shibasaki Shinya.
???: Oh, ohh…
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Dylan: I’m Dylan Ales, from America. In America I would be a second-year but it seems I’ll be treated as a first-year here in Japan. I’ll be in your care for the next 7 days.
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Judah: … Judah. Judah Baal Aversa. I hail from Switzerland.
Dylan: So you were an exchange student too!
Judah: …..
Shinya: Oh so the two of you already met. Glad to have you for these 7 days!
Shinya: Shigure~ I found the exchange students~!
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Shigure: Welcome. I am the Student Council Vice-President, Hakka Shigure. It must have been a long journey for the two of you…
// Where Shinya had turned towards, the boy known as Shigure was requesting a handshake from the trees along the street. //
Shinya: Shigure, Shigure! That’s a tree! Dylan-kun and Judah-kun are over here.
Shigure: Ahh…
Shigure: My apologies, mornings aren’t my strong suit. Once again, I am Hakka Shigure. As the Vice-President I have come to welcome you two but… I let you see an embarrassing scene instead…
Dylan: Haha, no sweat. And, erm, so being Special Course Students… Does that mean you guys have some sort of strange talent as well?
Judah: I hope it’s not going to get even more annoying.
Shinya: Eh? Oh, I’m nothing special. I work as a doctor but Shigure here is a mafia heir! Isn’t that super cool!
Dylan: Mafia?
Judah: Heir…
[scene change: gym]
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Kiichi: Heya, my adorable little lambs! Are you leading a satisfactory school life? It’s been awhile since I’ve spoken to the whole school like this so my heart is throbbing with excitement.
Kiichi: Now I believe some of you already know this but… starting today, for the next 7 days, we will have some exchange students in our school.
// That day, before lunch, in light of an address, the entire student body gathered in the gymnasium. //
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Senri: Ah! That person was at the school gate, I think.
Takaomi: Huh?
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Kiichi: From Shinonome Academy, American Branch, Dylan Ales-kun.
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Kiichi: And from the Switzerland Branch, Judah Baal Aversa-kun.
Kiichi: These two will be spending time with the first-year Special Course. While letting them experience the Yume Live, I’m also thinking of issuing a special challenge at the same time, as part of the Exchange Student Programme.
Touji: A special… programme?
Kiichi: It shall be called-
Kiichi: “Team Battle: Worldwide Handsome Men*, 3 Point Contest” !
Senri: Worldwide Handsome Men, 3 Point Contest? ? ?
Yosuke: Woooow. Clap, clap, clap.
Masachika: What’s that? I didn’t hear of this…
Kiichi: Since we have such excellent male students joining us, why not let us decide who are the “handsome men” who possess the ability to operate anywhere in the world over this 7 day period. The rules are extremely simple. Over the next 7 days, 3 challenges will be held on different aspects of a “handsome man”, and the team with the most points at the end will be the victors! To test your decision-making and knowledge, the topics will only be announced before the challenge. Everyone, I suggest you polish your abilities.
Dylan: Did you hear about this?
Judah: No.
Touji: Representative Board Chairman! May I be allowed to put forth a question!
Kiichi: Thank you for that splendid raise of your hand, “handsome man” candidate Harimiya Touji-kun. Go ahead.
Touji: Is there any form of reward for the victors? It is of my opinion that all things in life should be approached with the utmost effort but I also believe it is best to understand any situation thoroughly in advance, and besides it might spur a change in motivation in some others.
Kiichi: What a wonderful question. A round of applause for him. There is a wonderful medal of honour that you can look forward to-
Senri: gasp Don’t tell me, it’s something to do with getting Top Seat?!
Kiichi: fufu It’s even better.
Takaomi: Even…
Yuma: … Better?
Kiichi: That I, shall recognise you, as a worldwide “handsome man”!
The Entire Student Population: …..
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Kiichi: …..
// And so, the school assembly came to a close. //
[scene change: student council room]
Shigure: Now then, from here on out, Shishimaru-kun, Nito-kun, please guide the exchange students around the school as ambassadors.
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* ‘handsome man’ is hard to describe in english, it’s similar to ikemen but has a focus on personality traits considered handsome/ manly on top of the visual aspect
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [15/18]
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Dylan: Senri, I see him!
Senri: Okay, leave it to me! … Come on, Mash, no need to fear~ We’re Judah’s friends, see?
Senri: Ah, he ran over there!
Dylan: Dang it, he’s nimble!
// Taking out a piece of rope, Dylan ties a loop and spins it in the air 2 or 3 times. //
Senri: Where’d you get that?!
Senri: More importantly, isn’t it pitiful to be caught by a rope?! I’ll try to corner from here so you grab him from the other side!
Dylan: Is that so? Then I’ll depend on you!
// Senri stretches out his hand and slowly backs up towards Dylan. Cut off, Mash begins to look right and left in panic but- //
Dylan: Alright! Caught ‘im!
Senri: Yahoo! Then let’s put him back in the cage so he doesn’t get lost again.
// Senri rushes over to Dylan who was handling the tiny Mash with the biggest care. //
Dylan: Still, rather than humid, don’t you think it’s pretty hot in here?
Senri: Well~ We did run around a ton, must have worked up a sweat! But we found Mash uninjured, let’s go back to the dorms and take a shower, then get a glass of cool orange juice ♪
// Descending the steps in good spirits, they were soon engulfed in smoke coming from their feet. //
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Senri: Hold. On. A. Second! Something’s really burning?! It’s a fire! It’s a real fire! !
Senri: Dylan, if we don’t get out of here quick, us and Mash will become roast meat!
Dylan: Hold on! There’s someone in the smoke.
Senri: Eh, but there shouldn’t be anyone in the school building right now…
Dylan: Sssh!
// They strained their eyes and ears towards the other side of the smoke-- //
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Someone Seeking Assistance: Help me~ Help me~
Senri: Someone’s super there! They’re totally reaching their hand out asking for help! What’s this, it’s like something out of a television programme!
Dylan: Are you okay? I’m coming over right now!
Dylan: Senri, take Mash.
Senri: O-okay… Wait, hold on, it’s dangerous to dash in with all this smoke around! I heard that during a fire, the most hazardous thing is to inhale the smoke!
Dylan: But I can’t not do anything…
Senri: Hey! I don’t know who you are but can you come over?!
Someone Seeking Assistance: I’m scared and cannot move~ Help me~
Dylan: I still think I should go.
Senri: I got it, I got it! What about using that rope of yours from earlier to pull them over?!
Dylan: ! Nice idea!
// Quickly taking out the rope, Dylan spins it around over his head 2 to 3 times, then throws the loop into the smoke, towards the person’s shape. //
Senri: It hooked! That’s amazing!
Dylan: Alright! I’m gonna pull hard so you better hold on tight! Here we, GO!
// Giving the rope a strong tug, the human form splits into two along the waist, where the rope had caught it. //
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Dylan: ?!
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Senri: KYAAAAAA?!?!
// The upper body that was hooked by the rope, having been much lighter than Dylan’s anticipation, flew into the ceiling and then landed at the duo’s feet. //
Senri: Hie!
Dylan: What’s this, there’s sparks coming out of it, this ain’t human…
Rescue Mannequin: Ah, Ah, Bad News, Explosion, System, Run Away…
Senri & Dylan: ?!
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Dylan: Get down! !
// Dylan held up the mannequin’s arm as a shield. That very instant. //
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[Event Story] FRIENDSx7DAYS [13/18]
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// The Salaryman Showdown ended pitifully. After the four log out of the Yume System, without looking each other in the eyes, they gathered behind the school building that night. //
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Senri: I guess it’s to be expected…
// Checking the homepage of the Shinonome Network, the Multinational Team who were just 2nd have dropped to last place. //
Judah: An appropriate evaluation.
Senri: Just when we had all that great expectations from placing 2nd… Just when we became a hot topic in school… Just when…
Takaomi: If you got a complaint, just spit it out.
Dylan: I’m sorry. It’s because I was saying weird things to Takaomi.
Takaomi: What, you’re going to apologise? Lame.
Senri: Hey, can you please stop it. Can’t you tell that Dylan is trying to compromise?
Takaomi: Who asked him to do such a thing? Flattery, self-servingness, it’s only “friendship” for profit. And to replicate that kind of shit here for no reason? That’s not a joke, don’t mess with me.
Senri: Then how are you going to have mutual relations? You say that about eloquent people but in reality, an argumentative brat like you won’t be able to make friends no matter where you go!
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Takaomi: I’m saying it’s lame to have to stick to groups all the time. Besides, bending over backwards and compromise are two different things, study Japanese before you want to come and talk shit, stupid rabbit!
Senri: What?! More like I don’t even wanna try and reach any agreements with people who talk like you! Nor do I want to hear about taking Japanese lessons! 
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Senri: Just because you can’t read the mood, you don’t get to make light of cooperation or the Japanese spirit of virtue!
Takaomi: It’s not about what I can or cannot do! It’s the fact that Japanese people blindly subscribe to an illogical culture. Haa, seems I can’t have a proper argument with you, hysterical rabbit.
Senri: Grrr ! ! Then get the hell out of this country! !
Takaomi: Sure, I’ll leave this past its prime country!
Dylan: Come on guys, you two should calm down.
Senri: Dylan, I didn’t say anything wrong, did I?
Dylan: Ahh, well, Senri isn’t wrong but neither is Takaomi. Today’s result is a pity but it couldn’t be helped. There’s only two days left so let’s all get along, alright?
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// Dylan forcibly pulls the two together in a huge shoulder hug. //
Takaomi: Hah?
Senri: What’s that?
Dylan: ?
Senri: So you don’t feel anything about today?
Takaomi: Guess not, since you’re just gonna go back to America in two days anyway.
Dylan: That’s not true. But what’s past is past, there’s no use quarrelling over it.
Senri: But still!
Takaomi: That’s the worst part about being an adult. In the end, you think that sloppily taking care of troublesome things is good enough.
// Letting out a loud harumph, Takaomi leaves. Because of his height, Dylan is able to see Senri’s downcast expression. He makes eye contact with Judah but no conclusion comes through. //
Dylan: Senri, I just want to end things on a good note…
Senri: I was serious so I don’t think it just “couldn’t be helped”.
Dylan: …..
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Senri: I wanted to win with everyone.
// Never once looking up, Senri also leaves the area, in the complete opposite direction that Takaomi had gone, and they scatter- //
Dylan: sigh
Dylan: ( That didn’t go well. )
// Dylan scratches his head. //
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Judah: Your sighs.
Dylan: ! My bad.
Judah: Let’s go back, it will rain.
Dylan: Eh…
// Looking up at the starry sky, it didn’t look at all like it was about to rain though…
That night, the weather turned, just as Judah had said.
The dawn after a rainy night, amidst the strong sun rays, a cheerful voice rings out with a school announcement. //
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Mamoru: Good morning, fellow students of Shinonome, it is Hodo Mamoru of the Press Club.
Mamoru: Fresh on the tails of yesterday’s passionate Salaryman Showdown, today the Final Round of the Worldwide Handsome Men, 3 Point Contest shall occur!
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Kiichi: A sunny day after last night’s rain, meeting a new day with such a refreshing feeling is better than anything.
Mamoru: Saruwatari-sensei! Do you have an announcement to make regarding the Final Round?
Kiichi: Ah! All students, do gather in the gymnasium immediately! I shall explain the rules there.
// -- In a flash, the gymnasium was packed with students who had rushed to come. //
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Yuma: Why in the gymnasium?
Touji: Perhaps there is possibility that the decisive match will not be held in the Yume System.
Yuma: Graffiti Showdown?!
Senri: Oh there you are! Yumapi, Hari, did you guys see the runaway lion?
Touji: You mean Shishimaru-kun? Nope, I haven’t seen him today.
Senri: When I woke up today his guitar and games were all gone, don’t tell me he…
Dylan: Senri!
Dylan: I can’t find Judah anywhere. We returned to the dorms together last night though.
Senri: … Is that so…
Yuma & Touji: ?
// As Yuma and Touji inclined their heads towards Senri who had an unpleasant look on his face, Minato cut across them while letting out a loud yawn.
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Minato: yawn Senri, Dylan, good morning~
Yuma: Ushiwaka-senpai, it’s rare for you to reach school in the morning.
Minato: I was asked by Kasuka to definitely participate in the Handsome Men Showdown~ Because I’m on the same team as Yanagi. But thanks to that, I was able to see something cute on my way to school. There is value in coming to school early~
Touji: Something cute?
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Touji: gasp Don’t tell me it’s Shishimaru-kun and Aversa-kun? But no matter how you slice it, I wouldn’t think either of them to be cute…
Minato: Nope. It was brown and fluffy, something round that fits in your hand. Seeing it run pitter patter on its little feet was so cute~
Senri: Pitter patter?
Dylan: ! !
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