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[LOST GARDEN -Shin-] - Event Story Directory

Thank you @ginjithewanderer for helping me proofread this event!

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

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[LOST GARDEN] - Siams 4★ Card Story Translation

Ft. Shin & Bizele

Stray Cats Loneliness

[Lost Garden]

Shin: —Hey, useless piece of shit.

Siams: …The fuck do you want?

Shin: What did you say to me? After I wasted all this time tracking you down?

Shin: Only to find you jackin’ around doing nothing? Get your ass back to the atelier now.

Siams: What’s it to you? If you don’t wanna do it, then just stop followin’ me around.

Shin: But then Sirius is gonna keep pestering me until I do. You know how he is.

Shin: Nothing gets through that thick fucking skull of yours does it? …Ugh, now I’m pissed off…

Siams: …

Siams: (—With how prickly he gets, you’d think this guy would’ve bitten back by now, but he always follows Sirius’ orders to a tee.)

Siams: (I used to think it was some kinda devotion thing, but it seems like he’s got other reasons too.)

Shin: Ugh, I soo need a caramel macchiato right now. Let’s get one before heading back.

Siams: Why are you draggin’ me into this? I’m not takin’ some annoying ass detour.

Siams: Get it yourself. I’m headin’ back.

Shin: Well, I don’t wanna!

Siams: Wh—

Shin: I don’t wanna go by myself! You’re coming too!

Shin: Don’t leave me alone…

Siams: …

Siams: (Every so often he gets like this.)

Siams: (At first I thought I was dealin’ with a completely different person, but I’m more or less used to it by now.)

Siams: (...Still, what is up with the switcheroo?)

Shin: C’mon Siamsy, let’s go get a caramel macchiato together ♪

Siams: Are you like, a legit psycho, or somethin’?

Shin: Hm? Did you say something?

Siams: Uh, nope…

Siams: (What’s so wrong with bein’ alone, anyways?)

Siams: (I’ve never had a problem with it, so what kinda place did this guy grow up in?)

Shin: Hmhmhmm, caramel macchia~tos ♪ Maybe I should get Sirius something too.

Siams: (Did he use to have someone lookin' out for him…?)

Siams: (It’s not like I’ve ever asked him about his childhood… Though it’s not like I’ve cared much either.)

Shin: Ooh, some ice cream would be nice too. What do you think?

Siams: (...Yeah, I still don’t care.)

Siams: Do whatever you want.

Shin: Are you even listening to me!? It’s a yes or no question!

Siams: (............So annoying…….)

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[Atelier]

Siams: Bi—zele… Bi—zele?

Siams: (I can’t believe he wandered off again…)

Siams: (Though he does always come back if I wait…)

Siams: (Is this how that fuckin’ narcissist feels about me?)

Siams: (Nah, there’s no way. This is a totally different situation.)

Siams: (What am I doing? I gotta keep looking for Bizele—)

???: Mess up my clothes and we’ll see how many lives you’ve really got.

Siams: …?

Shin: Dumbass cat. You have no idea how filthy you are, do you?

Shin: Humans gotta shower every day to get clean, but cats only get a wash every now and then… What’s up with that?

Bizele: Meow~

Shin: It’d be one thing if you stayed inside all the time, but you’re always wandering off wherever you please. Who knows what you get up to out there…

Shin: Haven’t you brought home dead rats before too!? That was seriously gross…

Shin: Ugh, I can’t with you… Just thinking about all the dirt you’re tracking in gives me chills.

Bizele: Meow.

Shin: Agh!!

Shin: Did you just step on my shoes, you overgrown rat!?

Shin: Looks like you do need to be taught a lesson…

Siams: Bizele!

Shin: Is that you, Siamsy?

Siams: Touch him and you’re the one who’s gonna need 9 lives.

Shin: …

Bizele: Mi~aow.

Shin: Kyaha! The fuck was that? Kitty love? Or are you actually the family type?

Shin: I didn’t know you were capable of that. Got me re~al good.

Siams: …What are you going on about?

Shin: Did you actually think I’d kill your kitty?

Shin: What kind of freak kills a cat? I wouldn’t sink that low.

Siams: …

Shin: You’ve got a real helicopter parent, kitty. And all we were doing was playin’ around.

Bizele: Meow~...

Siams: Ah! Bizele.

Shin: Oh, will you look at that? Looks like he wants to be with me today. Guess my charm works even on a cat ♪

Bizele: Meow~

Shin: If I was serious about killing him, he’d already be long dead.

Shin: You really are a useless piece of shit if you didn’t realize that. Kyahaha  ♪

Siams: …

♡♥♡

Siams: (No matter how much time I spend around that damn narcissist…)

Siams: (I don’t think I’ll ever get him.)

Siams: (...Not that I care to in the first place.)

Bizele: Meow~...

Siams: Oh, Bizele. Are you takin’ a nap too?

Siams: C’mere. It’s warmer.

Bizele: Mi~aow

Siams: (I dunno the first thing about family…)

Siams: (But I guess it is nicer sleepin’ with Bizele than alone…)

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[Winter Fairy tale] - Event Story Directory

Ft. West Sector

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

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[Lock On The Lost Night] - Brad 3★ Card Story Translation

Ft. Akira, Will, Oscar, & Keith

Steel Angel

[Brad and Oscar’s Room]

Brad: …

Brad: …Hm.

Brad: (These are the documents for tomorrow’s meeting, and these need to be submitted the day after…)

Brad: (Maybe I should get some coffee before getting started.)

[South Sector Living Room]

Brad: (Akira and Will aren’t back yet? They must be getting some extra training in.)

Brad: (Well, that’s fine by me. Today, I feel like working out here for a change.)

♡♥♡

Brad: (To ensure the safety of the [Rookie League], perhaps the mentors should be stationed like this…)

Brad: (I’ll work out the details with the research department in our next meeting.)

Brad: (...That should take care of all the paperwork for now.)

Brad: (Perhaps I should rest my eyes for a bit.)

Brad: (It should be fine if I take a short break here…)

♡♥♡

[Door Slam]

Akira: Heheh~ ♪ I killed it in the training room today!

Will: We got a good session in. I’ll make sure to keep working harder too.

Akira: I could do this all day! Next time I’ll make sure to set a new record on the machine—

Akira: Huh?

Will: Akira? What’s wrong?

Akira: This is freaky… Come check it out.

Brad: Zzz…

Will: Isn’t he just… sleeping? Although, this isn't exactly something you see everyday.

Akira: Hehe, Imma take a picture ♪

Will: Don’t you dare wake him up.

Akira: I won't! I won't! Umm… Is this the right button?

[Shutter Sound]

Will: Maybe he tired out from work and fell asleep.

Akira: Knowin’ Brad, it’ll do him some good.

Akira: Hey, didn’t that pic of Faith sleeping go viral some time ago? I bet Brad could take the Internet too—

Will: Don’t even think about it.

Akira: I know I know, I was just sayin’.

Akira: Oh, but I can send this to Oscar though, right? He’s been worried lately since Brad seems busier than ever.

Akira: I bet seein’ how peacefully Brad’s sleeping right now would put him at ease.

[Screen Tapping]

Akira: Err, I think you press here and here, a—nd… Sent!

Akira: Oscar’s gonna be thrilled to see this—

Will: A- Akira, that’s not DMs! You just uploaded that picture for all of Helichan to see…! Delete it now!!

Akira: Crap! How do I do this… Umm, err…

Will: Give it!

Akira: …!

Will: W- We’re too late…! I can delete it, but it’s already blown up on the web…!

Brad: …Akira? Will? When did you get back?

Akira & Will: …!

Brad: What’s wrong? Did something happen—

[Door Slam]

Oscar: Brad-sama! Why is that picture…!

Brad: What picture?

Will: I- I can explain…

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Brad: I see. So my face is all over the web now…

Akira: It’s my bad! I swear it was an accident!!

Oscar: After hearing the story, it seems like Akira only wanted to reassure me. I’m certain he meant no harm—

Brad: And I agree with that.

Will: The post has even more views than before now…

Will: “He looks SO cute and innocent in his sleep.” 

“I can’t look directly at him! He has the face of an angel!” 

“I’d like to thank the universe for Brad-sama’s existence.”

Brad: You don’t have to read the comments out loud…

Will: O- Oh sorry… They just keep going too…

Brad: Why is this even happening? It’s only my face.

Will: Faith’s picture also blew up a while back, but in this case, I think people are just interested in seeing the gap from your regular self…

Brad: Is that so?

Will: “Face of an Angel” is even trending now…!

Akira: I’m really sorry! I mean it!!

Brad: It’s fine. This isn’t a big deal, and I’m sure everything will settle down soon.

♡♥♡

—A few days later.

[Red South]

Brad: (It’s been a while since I’ve done a patrol. I wonder how the civilians are doing—)

Keith: Yo, Brad.

Brad: Keith. What are you doing in Red South? Are you done with your patrol?

Keith: I wrapped that up ages ago. And if you wanna know what I’m doing here, there’s a new bar I’m checking out.

Keith: Anyways, I saw that pic of yours. Ain’t it causin’ even more of a stir than Faith’s?

Brad: …It’s hardly a concern.

Keith: “Face of an Angel” was it? Heh…

Brad: And?

Keith: C’mo~n, aren'tcha a little embarrassed? Even the streets seem rowdier than usual.

Brad: Everything’s fine… And even if I am getting more attention than usual, I’ll handle it.

Keith: Huuh…

Young Woman A: Ee———k!!!! It’s really Brad-sama!!

Keith: …!

Young Woman A: Brad-sama———!! I’m always on your side!!!!

Brad: Thank you for your passionate support.

Young Woman B: You really did look as beautiful as an angel in that viral photo!!

Young Woman C: It’s gonna be my phone background for life!!

Young Woman D: I’m putting it on a T-Shirt and passing it down to my kids!!!

Brad: Thank you. It’s a little embarrassing to receive such praise, but I’ll do my best to uphold everyone’s expectations.

Brad: Just like an angel.

Young Woman A: H- His smile is so angelic…!!! I can’t!!!

Young Woman B: His very existence is healing my heart…!!!

Brad: Thank you everyone, I’ll be relying on your support.

[Walking Away]

Keith: …

Brad: …What.

Keith: Huuh, nothin’ at all.

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[Flower Fine Festival] - Junior 3★ Card Story Translation

Ft. Dino, Faith, Asch, Oscar, Ren, Nova, Marion

day dream

[Yellow West Living Room]

Junior: Ugh, I still don’t feel 100% back yet after all that lying around…

Dino: We didn’t do anything for that entire time after all, but there’s no need to rush. I’m sure it’ll all come back eventually.

Junior: Ughh… I don’t get how Keith is so fast on his feet when he’s always slacking off…

Dino: Well, Keith is a pretty strategic guy. By conserving his energy, he can maximize his efforts using the least amount of work possible.

Junior: That’s insane…

Junior: Well, whatever. I’ll just start off with some jogging to get back into it.

Dino: That sounds like fun. I’ll join you.

Junior: Hey Shitty DJ, if you’re free, you should join us.

Faith: Thanks, but no thanks. We just got done with sparring.

Junior: Huuh, you’re tired already? That’s lame as hell.

Faith: Yep, you got me. I’m just no match for you, Ochibi-chan.

Faith: Although… not even you could beat the pollen despite all that energy. I mean, you couldn’t even get up by yourself to take a shower.

Junior: Shaddup! I totally could!!

Faith: Mhmm, whatever you say.

Dino: I had an awfully hard time doing anything. It took everything I had to get to the venue when I tried to help out.

Junior: I tried to go too, but I just couldn’t do it.

Dino: Really? I thought you were resting in your room the whole time.

Junior: It sucks having to sit around and do nothing, so I wanted to help out where I could.

Junior: But whenever I’d try to go out, I’d somehow wake up in my bed again.

Dino: It must have taken all your strength just to leave.

Junior: I guess…

Faith: Now that you mention it, sometimes I’d come back to find you sleeping in your uniform.

Junior: I also had a couple of weird dreams around that time.

Dino: What do you mean by that?

Junior: Well there was one where I was saved by a lion that wouldn't shut up and just complained the whole time...

Dino: Ahaha, sounds like a picture book.

Junior: He wasn’t cute at all though. It felt kind of real actually the way he was roaring at me...

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[Helios Common Area]

Asch: Does this look like a bed to you!? Get up!

Junior: Hhhn…? A lion…?

Asch: What did you say to me!? You’ve got guts to be talkin’ back in your sleep!

Junior: Shut up… Just leave me alone…

Asch: To hell with that! You better get your ass in gear now!

Junior: …Zzz.

Asch: Hmph, did that substance do this to him? Pathetic.

Asch: Tch…

Oscar: Are you giving Junior a ride back to his room? That’s very kind of you, Asch.

Asch: Huh!? Oscar!?

Asch: Who said anything about me carrying him!? You take him!

Oscar: I can, but that’s what you were planning to do, wasn’t it?

Asch: Stop tryna chit-chat and just do it!

Junior: Hnn… I said shut up…

♡♥♡

[Yellow West Living Room]

Junior: And the dream ended with the bear following the lion’s orders and taking me out of the forest…

Dino: Wow, that’s just like a fairy-tale! ♪

Dino: Both the lion and the bear were pretty good guys, huh?

Faith: (...Is he talking about Asch and Oscar?)

Junior: The next day I tried again but somehow ended up back in my bed like before… That time I had a weird dream about getting lost in a dungeon.

Dino: A what?

Junior: A dungeon, like in some of the games I’ve seen Gray play.

Junior: Whoever was playing this one sucked at it though. We kept circling around the same place over and over again.

Faith: Going in circles, huh….

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[Helios Research Hallway]

Ren: …Doctor Nova? Huh…

Ren: Hey. That’s not a bed. Wake up.

Junior: Hnngh… Don’t wanna… Let me sleep…

Ren: …? Is this because of that substance Victor was talking about?

Ren: Fine then.

*[Lifts Junior up and walks off]*

♡♥♡

[Helios Corridor]

Ren: …I’m lost.

♡♥♡

[Yellow West Living Room]

Junior: We just kept going around and around for what seemed like forever until I finally woke up in my room.

Dino: That sounds like a nightmare to me. It must have been exhausting.

Faith: (Why do I get the feeling Ren was helping him out?)

Junior: I tried leaving my room three times and all three times I had weird dreams…

Dino: What happened the third time?

Junior: I can’t remember any details about that one, but for some reason I feel like I met God…

Dino: You saw God in your dream…? Was it like a message or…?

Junior: Umm, not exactly. I just remember being super happy when I woke up.

Faith: (Knowing Ochibi-chan, this “God” can only be…)

Faith: (Aha, better keep quiet. I won’t hear the end of it otherwise ♪)

♡♥♡

[Helios Corridor]

Nova: Marion, over he~re!

Marion: To think there’d be someone other than you passed out in the hall.

Nova: Ahaha, right? Junior has an excuse though unlike me; the pollen I told you about is affecting him.

Nova: Could I ask for your help, Marion? If I tried to take him back myself, these noodle arms and legs would give out in a second.

Marion: Understood. I’ll bring him back to his room.

Nova: Thanks Marion, you’re a lifesaver.

Junior: Hnngh… God…?

*[Marion lifts Junior on his back]*

Marion: Is he sleep-talking?

Nova: Haha, you look like a picture-perfect big brother right now.

Marion: Me? Well, I am the older one.

Junior: Hahh… This is heaven~...

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[Beer, Pizza, & Little Red Riding Hood]

Ft. Junior, Dino, Faith, Keith, West Sector

Junior: Once upon a time in a land far, far away, there lived an adorable little girl. Because she always wore the red cape that her grandmother made for her, everyone called her “Little Red Riding Hood”.

Junior: One day, Little Red Riding Hood’s mother called her in with a request.

Dino: Your poor grandmother has been feeling ill lately. Could you be a dear and go check up on her?

Faith: Hmm, nope, sounds annoying. Can’t someone else do it?

Junior: Hey! The hell are you doing, Shitty DJ!? Stick to the script!

Faith: I could say the same about you, Narrator…

Junior: Don’t use logic with me! Why am I the Narrator and you Little Red Riding Hood in the first place!?

Faith: Well if you want to be Little Red Riding Hood, I’d be more than happy to switch. You’d make a cute little girl, wouldn’t you, Ochibi-chan?

Junior: Hrk…

Dino: Little Red Riding Hood? Who are you talking to?

Faith: Aha, don’t worry about it.

Dino: Oh darling, don’t be like that. I’m asking you to go because I can’t for inexplicable reasons.

Dino: Uu, grandmother’s sick… And I can’t visit her… It’s too terrible… You’re our last hope!

Faith: Huh? Hey mom, are you alright?

Dino: Granny means everything to me, gramps too! Taking care of the elderly is… Love and peace!

Faith: Sigh… That got annoying fast. Alright, I’m heading to grandma’s.

Dino: Oh, wait, wait. Make sure to take this pizza and wine with you. I’m a bit worried about sending you off on your own, so make sure you don’t stray from the path and head directly to grandmother’s house.

Faith: Okay, whatever. This is annoying, but I’ll do it.

Junior: And just like that, Little Red Riding Hood headed off to the woods in search of Grandmother’s house…

Junior: …Huh. Why the heck is he bringing pizza to a sick person?

♡♥♡

Faith: Hmmhmm… Everything about this is annoying, but at least the weather is nice. It’s not so bad walking around like this. Mom told me to stick to the path, but there’s nothing wrong with taking the scenic route, right?

Junior: Little Red Riding Hood then did whatever the hell she wanted to and began to wander through the woods when a voice suddenly called out to her.

Keith: Afternoon, Little Red Riding Hood. Where are ya headin’ off to?

Faith: Umm, who’s asking?

Keith: I’m a wolf who lives in the forest.

Faith: A wolf… I did hear rumors about a big bad wolf who attacks people around here.

Keith: A big, bad wolf? I ain’t like that. I'm a wolf that never mingles with people, a good wolf. Sure, I got into some trouble in the past, but recently it’s been all smiles with everyone I meet. Right now, I'm just happy drinkin’ booze. Yep, that'd be enough for me, delicious booze. I can smell some of the really good stuff on ya so that's why I called out to you.

Faith: You smell alcohol on me? Oh, you must be talking about the wine I’m bringing for grandma. You want some?

Keith: Heh, you pick up quick. Gimme some of that and I’ll leave ya alone.

Faith: And if I don’t?

Keith: Heh, I think you know without me sayin’ it, yeah?

Faith: Yeah, yeah, I get you. Fine, you can have some, but keep your word, alright?

Keith: Thanks. Oh yeah, now we’re talkin’. This is the stuff. Seeya, Lil’ Red. Stay safe, ya hear?

Faith: Sigh… First time I’ve ever heard of an alcoholic wolf. Well, I’m glad nothing happened. Guess I’ll just keep taking my sweet time then.

Junior: And so, Little Red Riding Hood continued to ignore everything her mother said and idled away in the woods.

Junior: Unbeknownst to her, the wolf was watching from the shadows.

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Keith: That Little Red Riding Hood’s just taking a nap in the woods without a care in the world. Talk about a lack of survival skills.

Keith: I was lucky enough to score some wine off of her, but drinking the good stuff just makes you want some snacks to go with it, yeah? I’m pretty sure her grandmother’s house is somewhere around here. If I get there first, we can really get this party started.

♡♥♡

Dino: Is that you, Little Red Riding Hood? I can’t get out of bed right now, so could you get the key and let yourself in?

Keith: (Ohoho, score! It looks like Granny doesn’t have any survival skills either!)

Dino: Oh good, I’m so glad you’re here. I was so looking forward to my piz— I mean, to seeing your face.

Dino: Oh—

Keith: Too bad, Granny. I ain’t your granddaughter or your pizza. Why don’t you see for yourself who I really am!

♡♥♡

Junior: After a long, and I mean, lo—ng nap, Little Red Riding Hood finally woke up. Remembering why she was even there in the first place, she set off for Grandmother’s house and arrived long past scheduled.

Faith: Grandma’s house… Should be right by this river…

Faith: Huh? That’s weird… Why is the door wide open?

Faith: Grandma? Are you there? It’s Little Red Riding Hood.

Faith: (Hm, it’s too quiet. Is she outside?)

Faith: Huh? Were you sleeping this whole time? You shouldn’t leave the door open, Grandma. An intruder might come in.

Faith: It reeks of alcohol in here, Grandma. Have you been drinking?

“Grandma”: Just a bit.

Faith: Huh? 

“Grandma”: I mean, I was disinfecting the place with alcohol.

Faith: Grandma, you sound a bit different from usual.

“Grandma”: Well, I did catch a cold…

Faith: Okaay… Oh, right, I brought you a pizza.

“Grandma”: A pizza? Oh, yeah, I’ll eat that later if you could just leave that there…

Faith: Ok, that’s really weird. You love pizza, Grandma. Shouldn’t you be more excited?

“Grandma”: Yippee! I love pizza! Wow, I’m so happy! Surely this’ll make me feel better!

Faith: …Aren’t you gonna say that thing you always do?

“Grandma”: That thing?

Faith: Y’know? Your catchphrase? Blank and blank?

“Grandma”: Blank and blank? I- I got it! Black and white?

Faith: The hell is that?

Keith: It’s a whiskey brand… Haha, was I right?

Faith: Grandma… When did you know so much about alcohol? It’s like you’re a completely different person.

Keith: Ok yeah, sorry ���bout this but while Grandma loves a good pizza, when it comes to drinking snacks, nothing hits like a good hunk of meat!

♡♥♡

Keith: Gulp, gulp… Damn, that hit the spot. Swallowin’ those two whole sure filled me up, and the wine Lil’ Red had really topped it off. Maybe it’s time to take a nap.

Junior: With his stomach completely full, the wolf let himself drift to sleep. Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandmother were entirely gobbled up and never seen again… Until I had something to say about it!

♡♥♡

Junior: It’s finally my turn to shine! Everyone knows who I am! The amazing huntsman!

Junior: I’ll take down that wolf and save Little Red Riding Hood and her grandm—

Dino: Oh, Mr. Huntsman, heyo.

Junior: What!?

Faith: Ochibi-chan… I mean, Mr. Huntsman, right?

Junior: W- What is going on here? Did someone already save you? Even though it was supposed to be me!?

Faith: Oh, nothing like that. Grandma just smelled pizza and that woke her right up.

Dino: Yeah, I really wanted to eat it. You want some too? It’s great!

Junior: How the hell did Grandma get out on her own!? And win against the big bad wolf!?

Dino: Yeah, I’m not really sure why, but I happen to be a werewolf.

Junior: A w- werewolf? You!?

Faith: Yeah, compared to that big bad wolf, Grandma was bigger and badder, so he just gave in and started drinking.

Keith: Zzz, I can still keep goin'……

Junior: This is unbelievable... I was pushed into this when I wasn't even needed in the first place.

Faith: Haha, too bad, right, Mr. Huntsman? And after you made all that effort to show up.

Junior: KI—————————————————! Exactly! This was supposed to be my moment!

Keith: Shaddup. I’m tryna’ sleep here, who the hell is makin’ all that noise!?

Keith: Wait, ain’t that the huntsman!? Shit, this is bad! I gotta get outta here!

Keith: Shit! Fuck! I drank too much!

[Splash]

Faith: Huh, he fell into the river.

Dino: Sure did.

Faith: In the end, mother was right. Never stray from the path and head directly to your goal.

Faith: Sorry about putting you in danger, Grandma.

Dino: All’s well that ends well, right? We even got rid of the wolf, so it’s all good! Love and peace!

Junior: Don’t just end the story with whatever you want! What about me!?

[amorest-viesse]

[We Wanted To Know What Would Happen If We Switched Brothers For A Day] - Helios Drama Track Translation

Ft. Chris, Faith, Junior, Brad

Chris: Hello, everyone. I am Leo's, that is, Leonard Wright Junior’s older brother, Chris.

Chris: This may come across as sudden, but we’re doing a brother swap for a day.

Chris: The brothers in question are Leo and myself, and Leo’s team member, Faith, and his older brother, Brad.

Chris: What do you think would happen if we switched brothers for a day?

Chris: Truthfully, I don’t know either, but let’s not worry about the details for now. Just sit back and enjoy the show.

Chris: Now let’s get started! This is Faith and Chris’ side.

♡♥♡

Faith: Okay. What’s going on? Is this for an Ontube video? Are you an Ontuber now, Onii-san?

Chris: No, no! I rarely even watch that kind of stuff! We’re just mixing it up for the day.

Faith: I get that I’m swapping brothers with Ochibi-chan, but what are we even supposed to do?

Chris: I mean, doing what you normally do with Brad is fine. What’s it like hanging out with him?

Faith: Ugh, you really had to step on that landmine immediately.

Chris: Huh!?

Faith: Well, I guess it’s really only a landmine for me. Aniki and I don’t get along at all. So even if you ask me what it’s like hanging out with him, I wouldn’t be able to tell you.

Chris: O- Oh… I mean, it’s not really normal for siblings to hang out and call each other all the time, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get along.

Faith: No, we actually have a bad relationship. I intentionally try to avoid speaking to or even seeing him.

Chris: Huh… That’s kind of sad…

Faith: Ahaha, isn’t it? But at least we’re aware it isn’t normal whatsoever. …We're the total opposite, aren't we?

Chris: That’s for sure. Hearing what your relationship is like makes me appreciate how well Leo and I get along in comparison.

Chris: Although, we’ve been trying not to talk to each other so much lately. It’s not because our relationship is worsening though since we’re doing it for each other.

Faith: Yeah, you agreed not to call each other as much, right? Sometimes Ochibi-chan forgets and tries to do his chores as fast as possible to make sure he's free at night.

Chris: Ahaha, this kind of stuff is easier said than done, huh?

Chris: Ah! Actually, that gives me an idea! Could I ask ya for some advice on how to avoid my little brother?

Faith: Huuh? You’re asking me for advice? Shouldn’t I be the one asking you?

Chris: A- Ah, I guess that is how it usually works. Now that I think about it, Leo was always asking me about stuff…

Chris: Alright then Faith! Ask me anything! I’ll do my best to answer as your big brother!

Faith: Ugh, this is so annoying. I really can’t think of anything right now…

Chris: Are you sure? It doesn’t have to be anything serious.

Faith: Hmmm… Oh! How do you escape a venue without being mobbed by fangirls?

Chris: W- Why are you asking me that?

Faith: Isn't it obvious? You’ve had lo—ts of experience, right? As the bassist of the legendary metal band, Metamorphose?

Chris: Hrk!

Faith: It’s amazing how you’ve perfectly concealed yourself all this time, so you should tell me about it. In fact, you should tell me a—ll about your past. That’s what brothers do… Right?

Chris: Hnngh, I feel like I’m being pressured into this…

Faith: Ahaha, but you’re fine with that, aren’t you? Chris-onii-san?

♡♥♡

Junior: Junior and Brad’s side.

Junior: T- This is kind of weird, right?

Brad: Yes.

Junior: (Grrr, he’s not trying at all! Why the hell am I swapping brothers with that Shitty DJ anyways!? This makes no sense whatsoever!)

Junior: (Brad’s barely said anything this whole time either. The only times I can really remember us interacting are when he’s lecturing me! But he is the mentor leader, so that makes sense… It’s so hard to tell whether he’s mad or not though! This is nerve-wracking as hell—)

Brad: Where are we going?

Junior: Huh!? Oh, I mean, since the idea is doing what I’d normally do with my brother, we're heading to the music shop.

Brad: The music shop? There’s one on Citron Avenue, right?

Junior: Yeah, that’s the one! I know the owner really well and it's on my patrol route so I swing by pretty often... After my patrol is done, of course! I take my job seriously! Don’t get me wrong!

Brad: I understood you the first time.

Junior: Y- You did?

Brad: It must be nice sharing a hobby with your brother.

Junior: A- Ah yeah, if there's anything I want to know about instruments or music, I can just ask him!

Junior: He even taught me how to play guitar!

Brad: I see.

Junior: By the way, can you play any instruments, Brad?

Brad: Me?

Junior: Yeah, that Shitty DJ could play a bunch of instruments even as a kid, so I figured you'd be the same way.

Brad: I see. I learned how to play the piano and violin, but since I was busy with other things, I never became very skilled at them.

Brad: Faith on the other hand, would whine and protest about practically everything. In the end, only music ever caught his attention.

Junior: Does that mean that if you’d continued practicing, you could've become a better musician than him?

Brad: No, that's not how it works. Judging from how our parents and his instructors reacted, it was clear Faith had tremendous talent when it came to music.

Junior: Huh.

Junior: This is it! The music store I always go to with my brother!

Junior: Whoa! look at that! It's a poster of the band my brother used to play in!

Brad: Huh? Which one's your brother?

Junior: He's just left of the center! Pretty hard to tell it's him with all that make-up on, right?

Junior: Metamorphose was a legendary metal band after all. I’m not supposed to talk about it in public, but it’s fine to brag a little, right? Did you know the store owner is a big fan too? He recognized my brother one day and totally begged him to sign a poster for him! That was so hype, ushishi.

Brad: You must be quite proud of your brother.

Junior: Of course I am! He’s super nice, an incredible bassist, so mature, and the world's coolest guy!

Brad: ……!

Junior: Whoops... Guess I got a bit too excited there. I've been trying not to talk about him so much too.

Brad: I think it’s fine. It's clear how much you admire him, and that's nothing to hold back on.

Junior: Yeah, yeah, you're right!

♡♥♡

Faith: Welp, this confounding day has finally ended. How did it go for everyone? 

Junior: We went to a music store and then a live house! 

Faith: A... live house? 

Junior: Yeah! One of my favorite bands, Final Force, was playing! 

Chris: Whoa! You got to see them! Nice one, Leo! Did you have fun too, Brad? 

Brad: I don't often go to these things, so it was an enlightening experience.

Junior: He said the songs were good and asked me to recommend more stuff like it! 

Chris & Faith: What!?

Junior: Man, Brad’s such a great brother, but obviously Chris is the best!

Chris: I- is that so? I mean, I'm glad you had fun, but I kinda have mixed feelings about this…

Faith: Brad? At a live house? Just thinking about it makes me laugh.

Faith: Although I do have to admit Brad does enjoy music, believe it or not. He listened to every single song I recommended to him when we were younger.

Junior: So? What did you two do?

Chris: We went out to eat together.

Chris: It was at that place where you worked part-time once, Uncle Jim's Diner.

Junior: Huuuuh? That’s not anything brother-related at all.

Chris: Aw, but don’t we meet up and talk too?

Chris: Oh yeah, and there's also this—

Junior: What'd you get your phone out for?

Chris: I got Faith’s number!

Chris: The two of us call all the time, right?

Chris: So I wanted Faith to have the same opportunity!

Junior: Huh!?

Faith: Don't look at me. He was the one who insisted even though this brother-swap was only supposed to be for a day.

Chris: Aw, don't be like that. If there's anything you need, I'm just a phone call away.

Chris: You're always looking out for Leo after all, so don't worry about counting on your Nii-chan when you need help!

Faith: What are you going on about...

Junior: No fair! Why does that Shitty DJ get to call you whenever he likes!

Faith: Calm down Ochibi-chan, I'm not trying to steal your brother.

Chris: Hm, ok, what about this? We can make a group chat with all four of us so we can all communicate.

Faith: Huh!?

Chris: What should it be called.... If we're the Wrights and the Beams.... What if we called ourselves the “Flash Brothers”!

Chris: Doesn't that make us sound like a real team?

Junior: That sounds awesome! Let's do it!!

Chris: I also never got the opportunity to sit down and chat with Brad-san, so I'd like for us older brothers to be able to talk too.

Brad: Ah, right... That's fine by me.

Faith: What the hell are you saying? And "Flash Brothers"? Really?

Faith: Yeah, I’m muting this instantly.

Junior: Then it'll just end up being a group chat with me, Nii-chan, and Brad. TBH that also sounds fun, so you do you.

Junior: Nice to have ya, Brad!

Brad: I might not be able to respond right away, but I'll read the chat in my spare time.

Faith: Ugh, I can't believe this is happening. Chris: Sounds great! Welcome to the Flash Brothers, Faith!

[amorest-viesse]

[LOST GARDEN -Shin-] - Chapter 13

Characters: Shin, Sirius, ???

[2 Years Later]

[Red South Main Street - Winter, Night]

Shin: It’s pitch black up there…

*[Phone ringing]*

Shin: …Hm?

*[Picks up]*

Sirius: “—Shin. Are you done with the job?”

Shin: Yep, it’s a—ll taken care of. I’ve got the substance. And before any of those HELIOS guys could get there too ♪

Sirius: “I see…”

Shin: It’s for you after all, so obviously the mission went flawlessly. That’s worth a treat once I get back, yeah? ♪

Sirius: “Of course I know I can trust you, but still make sure to contact me once you’re done. It’d be a shame to miss the mark at the last minute.”

Shin: Whatever…

Sirius: “Where are you right now? You should come back quickly.”

Shin: Hmm, don’t feel like it yet. The surface’s all holly and jolly right now with Christmas coming up…

Sirius: “That’s exactly why I need you to come home now…”

Sirius: “You’re becoming unstable again. I’m worried about you, Shin—”

Shin: You can’t see a single star in the sky.

Sirius: “...”

Shin: Even though the atmosphere is clear, you can’t see a~nything with all this snow.

Shin: Orion and the Winter Triangle are supposed to be visible from here. Your namesake star as well.

Sirius: “I didn’t think you were interested in the stars.”

Shin: I wouldn’t be on my own, but I suddenly remembered something from my childhood… A memory…

Sirius: “...”

Shin: Hey, Sirius… What happened to Air?

Sirius: “...So you remember again.”

Sirius: “While your abilities are remarkable, it’s concerning how poorly they mesh with mine.”

Shin: I should’ve known you did it again…

Shin: Air… The fact that he ran away… You…

Sirius: “It’s not like that. I altered your memories for your sake.”

Sirius: “Does it not cause you pain to remember him? I was only trying to protect your fragile heart.”

Shin: …

Sirius: “Hurry home, Shin. There’s no need for you to go through this pain.”

Sirius: “There’s plenty of Christmas cheer in the Lost Garden. We can celebrate it together.”

Shin: …I absolutely despise Christmas.

Sirius: “Shin…”

Shin: It’s fine, Sirius. I’ll come back.

Shin: I wouldn’t do something like run off on my own…

Shin: I wouldn’t abandon my precious family like that.

Sirius: “...I understand. Take care on your way back.”

*[Hangs up]*

Shin: …

Shin: Hey, where did you go…

Shin: …Air—

???: Don’t get too excited now.

Shin: Hm?

???: Papa. Mama. I didn’t get a chance to say this at dinner but—

Shin: Huh… Well, don't they look ju—st merry? A family celebrating the holidays, hm?

Shin: …Having fun, are we?

*[Explosions]*

Shin: KYAHAHAHAHAHAHA…!

Shin: Merry Christmas ♪ I’ll burn a~ll your cold, dark feelings away…

Shin: No matter how fierce the blizzard, my flames will rage through it all…

Shin: Are you warm now, Air…? You’re weaker than most to the cold, aren’t you?

Shin: Are you spending Christmas all alone now that you’ve abandoned me?

Shin: Or have you found someone else? A new family…?

Shin: If that’s the case, then I’ll never ever forgive you…

Shin: More… More… I’ll burn it all to the ground…

Shin: May Christmas be ruined for all…!

Shin: Kyaha… KYAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!

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[amorest-viesse]

[LOST GARDEN -Shin-] - Chapter 12

Characters: Shin, Air, Sirius, Brad, ???

[Sirius' Lab]

Shin: This is awesome. I can’t believe it’s really dead…

Air: … Shin…?

Shin: Air! You’re awake!

Air: You… Your hair… And your eyes…

Shin: What are you so surprised about? Yours changed too.

Air: …What?

Shin: Oh, but your eyes are still the same. …Maybe they have to turn red for it to work?

Shin: Red eyes and white hair, the same as Sirius…

Air: Ngh… Gah…

Shin: Whoa, don’t push yourself. Go back to sleep. You’re still in pain, right?

Air: We need to get out of here…

Shin: What?

Air: That guy… Sirius is dangerous. We never should’ve gone here…

Air: There’s still time… We can still go back…

Air: We can return to the surface… Shin…

Shin: Fuck that.

Air: …Shin?

Shin: You’re saying that now? That we never should’ve gone here…?

Shin: That I messed up? That I never should’ve taken Sirius’ offer?

Shin: Oh, I see what’s happening now… You’re just mad my experiment was a success and yours wasn’t. Is that it?

Shin: Newsflash! But I don’t have any reason to leave this place. Not to mention Sirius told me to stay here.

Air: Don’t trust him! We might have survived this time, but who knows what’ll happen in the future!

Air: You don’t want to go through that pain again, do you…? It might be even worse next time!

Shin: …Whatever it is, I can deal with it.

Shin: I… I want to be with someone who needs me.

Air: Shin…

Shin: …

Air: Is that… why you came here…?

Shin: …Yeah, it is.

Shin: Let’s stop this here. You should go back to sleep. Sirius said your strength will return if you rest up.

Air: …

♡♥♡

[A little while later]

Shin: Zzz… Zzz…

Air: (...So it wasn’t until he returned to the Lost Garden he once forsook that he found his place.)

Air: (He wanted to be useful all this time…)

Air: (He was starving for it…)

Air: (...There’s nothing I can do to satisfy his hunger is there?)

Air: (If that’s the case, then there’s no reason for me to stay here—)

Sirius: Leaving so soon?

Air: …!

Sirius: I have no intentions to stop you. You can do as you please.

Sirius: However, before that, there’s something I must do first.

Air: …What are you planning?

Sirius: You don’t have to be afraid. This won’t hurt like the experiment.

Air: Hngh…

Sirius: I wouldn’t run if I were you.

Air: …

Sirius: Hehe, there we go. I fully understand this procedure, so there’s no chance of failure.

Air: (What is he doing… What did he do to me…?)

Sirius: Now then, I wonder how far I should take this...

Sirius: It’d be a waste to just let you go, wouldn’t it? 

Sirius: Since we’ve already come all this way… Perhaps I ought to send a wolf after you. 

Shin: Air…?

Sirius: …Shin. You’re awake.

Air: Hh!

*[Runs off]*

Shin: Air!?

Sirius: …

Shin: Where are you going!? Wait—

Sirius: It’s useless.

Sirius: Air left of his own accord. I tried to persuade him to stay, but his mind was made up.

Shin: I can’t believe it…

Sirius: Let it go, Shin. You can make a new start here.

Shin: But… Air…

♡♥♡

???: …Hey…

Air: (...)

???: …Hey, wake up.

Air: (...Whose voice is that…?)

???: —Hey are you alright?

[Red South Main Street - Night]

Air: …?

Air: Where am I…?

???: This is Red South’s Magenta Avenue. What happened to you?

Air: …Who are you?

Brad: My name is Brad Beams. I’m a hero from HELIOS.

Air: A hero…?

Brad: What’s your name?

Air: My name…

Air: My… name is…

???: …I can’t remember?

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[amorest-viesse]

[LOST GARDEN -Shin-] - Chapter 9

Characters: Shin, Sirius, Air

[Rooftop - Winter, Night]

???: Oh? So you had a disagreement over money.

???: Did you want him to give you more?

Shin: Not exactly…

Shin: That’s not really what I’m upset about…

???: It’s the fact that he’s not letting you have your way that’s irritating, isn’t it?

Shin: …

Shin: I hate it when Air tells me I’m wrong or that I can’t do something…

Shin: That’s not how family should be, right?

???: Hehe, you must’ve been well-loved as a child.

???: Or… It’s actually the opposite, isn’t it? You’re starving for love.

???: Either way, if you want people to do things for you, you have to give them something in return too.

Shin: …Give?

???: Have you ever done anything for Air?

???: Think deeply now. What would make Air happy…

???: How would he want you to live?

♡♥♡

[Rooftop - Night]

Air: You want to… work?

Shin: Yeah, I was given a job.

Air: …By who?

Shin: Sirius.

Air: Who’s Sirius…? Where did you meet him?

Shin: …Why does that matter?

Shin: Oh, by the way, I was thinkin’ of getting out of this place.

Air: What…?

Shin: The new job’s kinda far from here, so it’d be hard to commute.

Shin: Don’t worry though, he’s got a proposition for you too, so you can come along.

Air: Hold on, you can’t just spring this on me…

Shin: You’ll have to leave 6-Feet Matches, of course, but isn’t it better to be working together, anyways?

Shin: C’mon Air, let’s go together ♪

Air: I can’t just pack up and leave for someone I’ve never even met…

Shin: What’s the issue? We’ll be together, won’t we?

Shin: Besides, the old man’s always been sketch as hell. I told you not to take that job from the start, remember? But did you listen?

Shin: Sirius is way more legit than him, trust me. He’s the nicest guy I’ve ever met.

Air: …

Air: Are you really okay with this, Shin?

Shin: Okay with what?

Air: Why are you suddenly looking for work? Is this really what you want?

Shin: …Of course it is.

Shin: I want a job. Besides, isn’t this what you wanted me to do too?

Air: I…

Air: …

Air: Fine. If that’s what you’ve decided, then I’ll do it.

♡♥♡

[A Few Days Later]

[Red South Street - Night]

Shin: Sirius!

Sirius: Hello, Shin. I’m quite happy that you came.

Shin: No way I’d let a chance like this slip by, or I’ll never get to see you again, right~?

Sirius: Haha, how cute.

Sirius: I presume you’re… Air?

Air: …!

Shin: Yep! That’s him! This is the family I was talking about ♪

Sirius: I see. It appears you were able to make up.

Sirius: I’m glad it seems he decided to come along with me as well.

Air: …

Sirius: Well then, shall we head off?

♡♥♡

[Abandoned Subway Tunnel]

Shin: Huh. I feel like I’ve been here before…

Sirius: Ah, that’s right. You said you used to live underground as a child, yes…?

Sirius: Perhaps this was the route you took to reach the surface.

Shin: Huh…

Air: …Is that true, Shin?

Sirius: I had an inkling of this while you were telling me, but were you a part of Tronis?

Sirius: They’re a rather superstitious group of people, so it’s quite admirable you were able to escape on your own. It takes a lot of courage to do such a thing.

Sirius: That’s why I wanted you to come with me.

Shin: …

Air: Shin, are you okay? We can still turn back—

Shin: I’m perfectly fine. We don’t have to be on the surface to be happy… We can find happiness down here too.

Air: Shin…

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[amorest-viesse]

[LOST GARDEN -Shin-] - Chapter 8

Characters: Shin, Air, Sirius

[Red South Main Street - Winter, Night]

Shin: Caramel macchiatos always hit different after a hard day of work~

Air: What have you been up to?

Shin: Cheering you on of course. It takes a lot out of me.

Air: I see…

Shin: Hey, look. The city’s all decked out with lights ♪

Air: It’s almost Christmas, after all.

Shin: I’ve always been fond of this street, but it’s even better during this season. Someday, I’m gonna make it a—ll mine ♪

Air: You always want more, don’t you, Shin?

Shin: That’s what you like about me, right? There’s no point in being stingy, and I especially hate it when people tell me I can only have one thing or to give something up.

Air: I think that’s what’s good about you too. You have the power to make anything happen.

Shin: Hehen ♪ In that case, I’ll start with Christmas. Let’s go all out celebrating it this year!

Air: How so?

Shin: Hmm… Last year we spent it at a coffee shop, but this year, why don’t we kick it up a notch and find a nice restaurant?

Shin: Ooh, how about that one? I’ve always wanted to try it~

Air: Isn’t that… a bit out of budget? I think that’s where Master celebrated his wedding anniversary.

Shin: Which means it’s gotta be good, right? Hearing that makes me wanna check it out even more ♪

Shin: We’ll have dinner there, and then… Let’s go shopping! We can buy presents for each other!

Air: W- We don’t have that kind of money…

Shin: Don’t be ridiculous. You make plenty of money, so it’s not like something bad’ll happen if you indulge for a bit.

Air: …I can’t. I won’t spend it this time.

Shin: What?

Air: I…

Shin: …

Shin: What the hell’s your issue? You literally just told me a moment ago that you liked it when I ask for more…

Shin: Isn’t that what I’m doing? Or are you getting cold feet now ‘cause I’m spending your money?

Air: That’s not…

Shin: Shouldn’t family get to be a little selfish anyways?

Air: Shin…

Little Boy: Wow~! Look, Mommy! It’s a Christmas tree!

Mother: Look where you’re going! You’ll bump into someone!

*[Bump]*

Little Boy: Ah!

Shin: …

Mother: W- We’re sorry! Come on now, apologize to him.

Little Boy: I’m sorry…

Shin: …It’s stained now, you brat.

Air: Shin!

Shin: You dared touch my clothes with those filthy hands? And these are brand new too… Fuck this shit...

Shin: Fuck, fuck, fuck it all!!!

Air: Stop it, Shin!!

Air: What are you trying to do here? He’s just a kid… Calm yourself!

Shin: I… Air…

Shin: Fuck it! I’m done here!! Get lost! I don’t even wanna look at you right now!

*[Slaps Air away]*

Air: Shin…!

♡♥♡

Civilian A: —Huh? What’s all the commotion about?

Civilian B: I think they found substance over there.

Civilian A: Are the heroes coming?

Civilian B: Most likely… But Eclipse has already arrived, so there’s probably going to be a fight…

Shin: (Fuck this! Why the hell did he get mad at me!?)

Shin: (I didn’t do anything wrong… It was that stupid kid that bumped into me…)

Shin: (Family should never yell at each other… Doesn’t he know that!?)

♡♥♡

[Rooftop - Winter, Night]

Shin: (...Air, did you get home first?)

Shin: (The caramel macchiato is cold now. I didn’t even take a single sip…)

Shin: (Ugh… This doesn’t feel like Christmas at all… Hm?)

Shin: (!! There’s someone here…!)

Shin: (Shit, this is bad! If he finds me, it's over!)

???: Is someone there?

Shin: (Shit…!)

Shin: (...Huh?)

*[Snow crunching]*

Shin: (He’s so pale and beautiful… I’ve never seen someone like that before…)

???: Found you.

Shin: !!

???: To think a beauty like yourself is hiding up here.

Shin: Huh?

???: With those golden locks and eyes… You would look marvelous with gold accessories.

Shin: …W- Who are you? Why are you here?

???: Oh, is this where you live? My apologies for the intrusion then.

Shin: I- It’s fine… You’re not here to kick us out, right?

???: Kick you out? Certainly not. I was simply looking for a good place to take in the view.

???: You can see both the city and the sky quite well from here. ...Also, did I hear you say “us” earlier? Does that imply someone else lives here as well?

Shin: Ah… Um, it’s family…

???: Your parents?

Shin: No, he’s, umm… Like a brother to me…

Shin: …Although I’m not sure I wanna call him that right now.

???: Oh dear, did you have a fight recently?

Shin: How did you know!?

???: Hehe, how cute… You have such rich emotions. Your expressions are always changing.

Shin: You think I’m… cute?

???: You could tell me what happened if you’d like. It’s a painful experience to have a falling out with those who are dear to you.

Shin: …

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[amorest-viesse]

[LOST GARDEN -Shin-] - Chapter 5

Characters: Shin, Air

[Red South Alleyway - Afternoon]

Burger Shop Employee: You’re back already? Weren’t you here yesterday?

Air: …He wanted a hamburger.

Burger Shop Employee: Well, I haven’t seen you around before. Are you also homeless?

Shin: Nah, I’ve got a home, I think?

Air: Huh? Um, we…

Burger Shop Employee: I’m glad you’ve made a friend around your age.

Burger Shop Employee: I suppose I'll have to give you two cheeseburgers to celebrate. Although I can’t do this everyday, alright?

Air: ! Thank you…!

Shin: Wow… We get hammy burgers today too!? Yayay!

Burger Shop Employee: Don’t pick up and eat strange things, alright?

Shin: Thank you so much, missus! Bye-bye!

♡♥♡

Shin: We got another hammy burger! ♪ So that’s where you get them…

Air: We can’t always do this though, okay? If we cause trouble, then we’ll never be able to go again.

Shin: Huh… Then how often can we go?

*[Rummaging]*

Air: Maybe once every 10 days…?

*[Rummaging]*

Shin: Whaaat!? Only once every 10 days!? That’s ridiculous~!

*[Rummaging]*

Shin: …Hey, Air? What are you doing?

*[Rummaging]*

Air: I’m digging through the trash.

Shin: Uh, why?

Air: So I can find food or something useful to take back.

Shin: Huh!? From the trash!?

Air: Yeah. I don’t have money to buy things, and it’s not like burgers fall from the sky.

Shin: That’s gross though!? My clothes will get dirty!

Air: I don’t really care about that. My clothes are already dirty anyway.

Shin: I can’t believe this…

Air: Huh, what’s this?

Shin: …? What?

Air: Oh… It’s just a book.

Shin: A book! I wanna see!

Air: It's dirty, y'know.

Shin: Uh… Y- You can open it for me!

Air: …Okay. There’s a picture of the night sky. Maybe it’s a book about stars?

Shin: It says “Constellation Myths” here…

Air: Wait… You can read?

Shin: Yep! I can read and write 'cause I’m super smart! ♪

Air: That’s amazing…

Air: You’re amazing, Shin. I can’t do any of that, so you’re incredible.

Shin: …! Right, right!? I am incredible!

♡♥♡

[Rooftop - Night]

Shin: “Sick and tired of the selfish and greedy people fighting, Astraea finally returned to the heavens.”

Shin: “Legends say that Astraea’s scales became what we now know as the constellation Libra.”

Shin: So Astraea also ran away from people she hated~

Air: Poor Astraea… If only Pandora’s box was never opened, none of this would’ve happened.

Air: Why did the gods give her that box anyway…?

Shin: I wonder where the red star is in the Southern sky… That’s how you find Scorpio and right next to that constellation is Libra.

Air: A red star to the South…?

Air: Is that one maybe…?

Shin: ! Yes, that’s it! You really found it! Wow wow!

Air: I bet I can find some more. Hey Shin, can you keep reading?

Shin: Yeah! I’ll read the stories and you can look for the stars.

[Night Sky]

Shin: Wow, this is so much fun… We’ll probably be experts at this rate!

Air: I don’t know if I can remember all this though…

Shin: I bet there are way more constellations than we can see right now.

Air: …I’ve never noticed how many stars there were.

Air: Even though they’ve been up there this whole time, I never cared about them until now. They’re shining so brightly too…

[Rooftop - Night]

Shin: The first time I saw the sky, I was really scared. It was so huge… and dark…

Shin: But now I love it! Really love it! I wanna know even more about it!

Air: Yeah, me too.

Shin: …Hey, Air? Do you have a family?

Air: Me? Nah. …I’ve never had one.

Shin: You must’ve had a mom though, right?

Air: I guess so… But it’s not like I know her name or even her face.

Air: I mean, I didn’t even have a name until I met you.

Shin: I see…

Air: What about you? Do you have family in the Lost Garden?

Shin: …I do. There’s lo——————ts of them!

Shin: I wouldn’t really call that family though. I hate all of them…

Shin: Hey, Air? What do you think a real family is like?

Air: I wouldn’t know.

Shin: Do you think I can stay here forever? With you?

Air: …I guess so.

Air: You can sleep here if you want, and we could probably find things to eat…

Shin: Hooray!

Air: You don’t mind sleeping here though? What if your clothes get dirty?

Shin: That’s okay. I feel safe here.

Shin: Yeah, I’m really glad I came to the surface.

Air: …You really are a weirdo.

Air: I didn’t think you’d stick around honestly…

Shin: I’m not going anywhere!

Shin: We’re best friends after all… ♪

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[LOST GARDEN -Shin-] - Chapter 4

Characters: Shin, Air

[Rooftop - Day]

Shin: … Mmngh…?

Shin: S- So bright…

Air: Oh, you’re awake.

Shin: Whoa!?!?!?

Air: What?

Shin: Is that the sun!? Wow wow wow! It’s so bright!

Air: That surprises you…?

Air: Oh right, I guess sunlight doesn’t reach underground.

Shin: Wow! There are birds flying too!

Shin: And is that… A plane!? That’s so cool! I’ve never seen one before!

Air: …

♡♥♡

[Park]

Shin: Oh wow wow wow…!

Shin: There’s so much green everywhere! And that’s the sky and those are clouds and that’s the sun… And the water from the fountain is so~ sparkly. It’s so~ beautiful!

Shin: Ah! There are flowers blooming over there! And a butterfly! From the color, it looks like a common yellow!

Air: …

Shin: Hey, hey, Air! Hey!

Air: Are you talking to… me? What is it?

Shin: Look! There’s a squirrel on that branch!

Shin: I bet that’s Mr. Squirrel!

Air: …?

Shin: Whenever Shin runs into trouble, Mr. Squirrel shows up to save the day! He knows lots and lots of stuff!

Air: …Is he talking about that picture book again? Probably yeah.

*[Whoosh]*

Air: !?

Shin: Whoa!! He’s riding on your shoulder now! That’s so cool! It’s like we’re about to start on our own adventure!

Air: H- Hey, don’t climb on me like that….

Shin: Ahaha, he’s so cute! I think he likes you!

Shin: I lo~ve you too, Air~!

*[Splash]*

Air: Whoa! That’s cold!

Shin: Ahaha! It’s hot today, so the water feels great, right?

Air: …Take that!

*[Splash]*

Shin: Waugh!

Air: Now we’re even!

Shin: Hey~! Now I'm totally soaked!!!

*[Big splash]*

Air: Whoa… Ahaha! That was way too big, Shin!

Shin: Ahahahaha… ♪

Shin: Let’s keep playing! We’re on an adventure, Air!

♡♥♡

[Red South Main Street - Afternoon]

Shin: A~ir, I’m hungry~.

Air: If you play like that, of course you’ll be.

Air: I’m hungry too though. We should find something to eat before going home.

Shin: …

Air: ? Shin?

Shin: Is this where we were yesterday? Now that I’m really looking, there are so many fancy shops around here…

Air: This is the heart of Red South after all, so of course it’s a nice area.

Shin: Oh, what’s that!?

Air: What's what? ... You mean that coffee shop?

Shin: It's so neat... I wanna dress up all nice and go to a store like that.

Air: …Was that in your picture book too?

Shin: Nah, I saw it in a magazine that had lots of pretty clothing.

Air: Now that you mention it, you do dress well.

Shin: Really!? I would ne~~~ver wear something ugly! Never ever ever!

Shin: I’m too cute for that, so I gotta dress cute too! Don’t you think I’d look good in that shop?

Air: I- I guess so…?

Shin: What’s… a caramel macchiato? Is it yummy?

Air: What’s that?

Shin: It’s the drink on that sign. It looks really good.

Air: It probably is then. Especially for that price.

Shin: How do I get one?

Air: You’ll need money for that… But the only way to get it is to find a job and work.

Shin: How do I do that?

Air: Um… I’m not sure either…

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[LOST GARDEN -Shin-] - Chapter 1

Characters: Shin, Sage, Robin

[Tronis Compound]

Shin: —Air took off into the sky in search of Shin, the boy who saved him.

Shin: Mr. Squirrel would also drop by every so often to guide them in their journey.

Shin: And so the adventures of Shin and his friends continued… The End.

Shin: Were you listening, Robin? I’m a really good reader, right?

Robin: You certainly are. It’s amazing how much you can read for your age.

Shin: Ehehe~ ♪ Everyone tells me that! They a—ll say I’m super smart and clever~!

Robin: I often hear the others singing your praises too.

Robin: We’re all looking forward to seeing how you'll grow from here.

Shin: Then can you teach me today too? You’re my favorite tutor—

A Baby’s Voice: Waaah… Wahhh…

Robin: Oh my…

Robin: Have you woken up, little one? You must’ve had a good rest.

*[Rustling]*

Robin: Good morning, Sage. You certainly slept well.

Sage: Wahh, wahh…

Robin: Hush dear, you don’t have to cry. I know, I know, you must be feeling hungry.

Shin: Ro~bin~ Let’s read together~

Robin: Unfortunately, it seems I have my hands full right now. Could you wait for me?

Shin: But Ro~bin~...

Sage: Waaaaah! Waaaaah!

Robin: There, there, it’ll be alright. You’ll get your food shortly.

Sage: Wah…?

Robin: Oh? He stopped crying… Did you understand what I said?

Robin: Good boy. You’re already living up to your name.

Shin: …Is he?

Robin: ‘Sage’ can refer to a person of great wisdom or in some cases, a divine figure… Either way, it means Sage is a very special child.

Shin: No way! I’m way more special than he is!

Robin: Oh…?

Shin: I’m also way cuter, and I can read…

Shin: See! I have the same name as Shin from my book! Which means I’m amazing too!

Robin: Ahaha, it’s as you say. Although… isn’t Shin known for being kind to everyone? That should include Sage too, shouldn't it?

Shin: Huuh~ But I don’t wanna~ Sage is a—lways sleeping except when he’s being loud and annoying.

Robin: Now, now, Shin, don’t—

*[Door opens]*

Robin: Ah, Sage’s mother is here. It looks like you’ll finally get to eat.

Shin: …

♡♥♡

[Several Years Later]

Shin: Hey, where’s Robin?

Tronis Boy: Isn’t he usually with the Savior?

Shin: …Ugh, Sage?

Tronis Boy: Don’t call him that, or you’ll get scolded again!

Shin: Isn’t that literally his name though?

Shin: Anyways, why is Robin always with Sage?

Tronis Boy: The Savior requires a lot of attention.

Tronis Boy: He has lessons every day and since Robin is his instructor, of course they'd always be together.

Shin: Why though? Doesn’t Sage have a mom?

Tronis Boy: And? Moms are just there to give birth and feed you.

Tronis Boy: That’s how it was for all of us… Don’t you know that?

Shin: No! You’re wrong!

Shin: I don’t have a mom! Why is that!? Why don’t I get one!?

Tronis Boy: I…

Shin: It’s not fair that Sage gets to have a mom and Robin!!

Tronis Boy: I- It’s not… But throwing a fit won’t make Robin come, so why don’t you just calm down.

Tronis Boy: Here, Shin. Don’t you like this book? Let’s read it together.

*[Slap]*

Shin: I don’t wanna!!!!!

Tronis Boy: Whoa…

Shin: It’s not fair! It’s not fair! It’s not fair!. It’s not fa——————ir!!!

*[Something breaks]*

Tronis Boy: Watch it! You’re breaking things! Someone! Someone come help…!

♡♥♡

Male Believer A: Think about your actions, Shin!

Shin: …

Female Believer: I can’t believe he would go so far as to try and harm the Savior…

Male Believer B: Didn’t he also throw a tantrum this afternoon? This behavior is getting out of hand.

Female Believer: We’ve doted on him his whole life too… Perhaps we spoiled him too much?

Male Believer A: Mixing poisonous herbs into the Savior’s food goes far beyond a mere trick… Why on earth would you do such a thing?

Shin: Because I hate him.

Female Believer: Goodness! How could you say such a thing!?

Shin: Why do I have to be nice to someone I hate!? I’ll never ever like him!

Male Believer B: That’s enough, Shin! If you keep this up, we’ll have to expel you!

Male Believer A: That’s right… You’re a smart child, so you know what happens to those who misbehave, don’t you?

Shin: I’ll get banished, won’t I? To the surface.

Female Believer: Exactly. The surface is a filthy and inhabitable place. You don’t want to be abandoned there, do you?

Male Believer B: If you want to live a happy life with the rest of us, you will sit here and reflect on your behavior. We will check on you tomorrow morning.

*[They walk away]*

Shin: …

Shin: Bo~~~~~~~zos!!!

Shin: (Stupidheads! Every last one of them!)

Shin: (I’m not scared at all! They’re the scared ones, not me!)

Shin: (Yeah… I bet I’ll be way happier on the surface than here…)

Shin: …

*[Door opens]*

*[Shin runs out]*

♡♥♡

[Tunnel]

*[Shin keeps running]*

♡♥♡

[Night Sky]

Shin: Haa, haa… I made it… outside…

Shin: (Is this… the sky…?)

Shin: (I’ve seen pictures of it in books, but I never thought it’d be so… high…)

Shin: (...and dark.)

???: Hey, you. What are you doing?

Shin: !?

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[LOST GARDEN -Shin-] - Chapter 2

Characters: Shin, ???

[Red South Street - Night]

Policeman: It’s a bit late to be wandering around. Where are your parents? Are they nearby?

Shin: W- Who are you…?

Policeman: Just a regular old policeman. I won’t scold ya kid, so you can tell me anything.

*[Shoving sound]*

Shin: Ngh…

*[Running]*

Policeman: Hey! Wait!

♡♥♡

[Red South Main Street - Night]

Shin: Hah, Hah… Haah…!

Policeman: Wait…!

Shin: Don’t wanna…! Why are you chasing me!?

Policeman: Look out!!

*[Car Honking]*

*[Swerving Sound]*

Shin: Whoa!

Policeman: Hey kid! Are you alright!?

*[Runs off]*

Shin: Ngh…

♡♥♡

[Red South Street - Night]

Shin: Hah, hah… Hnn…

Shin: (I’m scared… I’m scared…)

Shin: (Everyone was right… It’s just as they said…)

Shin: (I feel like my heart’s gonna explode… I can’t do this… I wanna go home…)

???: Over here.

Shin: Huh!?

♡♥♡

[Red South Alleyway]

Policeman: …Huh? Where’d that kid go?

Policeman: Sheesh… Can’t believe I lost him…

*[Walks away]*

Shin: Mmfgh…

???: Shh.

???: I’ll let you go, but you can’t scream.

Shin: …

???: …That car didn’t hit you, right?

???: Why was that cop chasing you?

Shin: Who are you?

???: I…

Shin: You’re probably around the same age as me, right?

???: Hey, answer me. Why were you running?

Shin: ‘Cause I was scared.

???: …Are you lost?

Shin: No. I’m not lost.

???: Then where did you come from?

Shin: Umm, it was lower than here… A place where you can’t see the sky!

???: Lower… Like underground?

???: Are you… from the Lost Garden, then?

Shin: Whazzat?

???: I heard it’s a real dangerous place that’s all underground. People say that even if life up here gets tough, you should still never ever go down there.

Shin: …?

???: If that’s where you came from then did you live there?

Shin: I guess? Maybe? Or not…

Shin: I dunno!

???: Uh… Huh…

♡♥♡

[Rooftop - Night]

Shin: Wowzas!!! Where are we!?

???: Shush! You have to be quiet or they’ll find us and kick us out!

Shin: Who will?

???: It doesn’t matter. No one is supposed to live here.

Shin: Huh? Does that mean it’s dangerous up here?

???: I… guess you can say that, but it’s better than living under the bridge or in the park.

Shin: Huh. I don’t really get it, but I guess you surface guys live just about anywhere.

[Night Sky]

Shin: (The sky is so high up… It’s kinda scary…)

???: Hey, do you want to eat this?

Shin: …Huh?

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[amorest-viesse]

[Winter Fairy tale] - Chapter 11

Ft. Junior, Faith, Dino, Faith

—Winter Festival Day

Junior: C’mon Shitty DJ! I said make it rounder!

Faith: Cut me some slack. I never got a good look at him.

Faith: I’d let you handle the details yourself, but it’s not like you can reach up here, right?

Junior: Fuck you! I totally can!

Junior: Now make his cheeks rounder! Rounder, I said!

♡♥♡

[Winter Festival]

Junior: Alright! We’re finished!

Child A: Wow! It’s the flying snowman ♪

Child B: He’s huge now though!

Junior: Right? I did a pretty good job if I do say so myself.

Faith: Should we get Dino now that we have the children’s stamp of approval?

Junior: Yeah!

Junior: He—y! Dino!! We're done!!

Dino: Oh, you’re finished already? What did you guys make?

Dino: Huh? Wait, could this be…

Junior: Yeah! You kept saying you wanted to see him, right? So here he is!

Dino: Jack Frost!!

Dino: Ahaha, I didn’t realize he was this cute ♪

Faith: Doesn’t he just look like a snowman though?

Dino: No way! Wow, he really is the cutest! ♪

Dino: I was surprised when the two of you said you wanted to participate in the winter festival, but it was all for this, wasn’t it?

Junior: It’s not like you or Keith could’ve helped.

Dino: Well, I’m absolutely thrilled to see it ♪

Dino: Hey, Faith! I wanna show Granny and Gramps too, so can you take a picture for me?

Faith: Already on it—

Junior: Ushishi, you look pretty happy.

Dino: Of course I do ♪ Thanks, you two.

Keith: What’s so special about making a snowman for our entry, though?

Junior: Who cares about it being special? Isn’t it fine as long as the kids are happy?

Keith: I guess.

Dino: Hey, since the four of us are here, why don’t we all take a picture with it?

Junior: Great idea, Dino! I wanted to send a picture to my brother too.

Faith: Ah, that reminds me. You’re doing a present exchange with him, right?

Junior: Huh!? He told you about that too!? We just decided on it!

Faith: Well, I was the one who suggested it.

Dino: That’s wonderful, Junior.

Junior: …Well, whatever.

Keith: Hey. Are we gonna take this picture or not? I wanna get outta the cold as soon as I can.

Dino: Ahaha, coming, coming.

Dino: Okay, smile everyone! Love and… peace! ☆

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