Bungy

Yuki: This one also looks good on you. Then, we’ll do this one next….

Omi: ….Hm?

Omi: Yuki, is that a new stuffed animal you’ve got there?

Powerroo: Grr….

Omi: Eh? It spoke….?

Yuki: This is Powerroo. A dinosaur that Azami found.

Omi: A dinosaur….?

Yuki: They met when Azami was walking home from school, and it seems like he became fond of him. It sounded like he was troubled, so he ended up bringing him home.

Omi: I don’t really get it but….alright.

Omi: ….Anyways, it’s pretty cute that you’re putting so many ribbons on him but, isn’t it about time you stopped playing dress up?

Yuki: Why?

Omi: Look, Powerroo looks kind of overwhelmed.

Powerroo: Grr~.

Yuki: Ah, sorry. Everything looked so good on you that I ended up getting carried away. Thanks for letting me dress you up.

Powerroo: Roar~!

Omi: Right. I was thinking that we could prepare dinner after this.

Omi: He specially came here just to play, so maybe we should make him something that he’d like.

Yuki: Ah, if that’s the case—

[Later, kitchen]

Omi: That looks really good. After this we’ll put the eggs in….

Yuki: …..

Yuki: Alright, it’s done.

Omi: Yeah, you did a great job. Now we just have to plate it….but it seems like I can leave that up to you, Yuki.

Yuki: Of course. Leave it to me.

Yuki: …..

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: Ketchup and ham, and then….

Yuki: Hey, do we have baby corn?

Omi: I just bought some yesterday.

Yuki: Alright, I think I can make it with this.

Powerroo: Roar?

Omi: Haha, seems like Powerroo is also excited to see what you’re making.

Yuki: Well, don’t look.

[Later]

Yuki: Ok, it’s done. Powerroo omurice.

Powerroo: Roar?!

Yuki: I also like omurice. So for you who likes the same thing as me, I’m giving this to you as a present.

Yuki: And I didn’t only make it delicious, but also cute. That’ll raise your spirits, won’t it?

Powerroo: Roar~!

Powerroo: Grr….

Yuki: Ahaha. You’re hungry aren’t you? I brought my portion over as well, so let’s eat together.

Yuki: Ah….are you ok Omi?

Omi: Yeah, I’m going to make some more for everyone else. You two go ahead and eat.

Yuki: Got it. Well then, thank you for the food.

Powerroo: Roar!

Powerroo: Nom nom…..grrr, roar roar~!!

Yuki: Pff. You’re really excited, I can’t make out what you’re trying to say.

Yuki: Hey, is it really that good?

Powerroo: Roar!

Yuki: (Just as I thought, he’s really adorable….)

Yuki: (But he’s more or less a lost child. I wonder if he felt lonely on his way here.)

Yuki: …..

Yuki: After we’re done eating, I’ll make you some clothes.

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: Because you look like a stuffed animal. I’m really good at making clothes for stuffed animals, you know.

Powerroo: Roar~!

Yuki: (I don’t know if my words are getting through to him or not. But I’m pretty sure he’s delighted.)

Yuki: Alright, so what type of clothing would you like me to make for you?

Yuki: His name is Powerroo…huh.

Yuki: (When Director told me to get this little one to write his profile sheet in order to get to know him better, I thought it’d be impossible.)

Yuki: (I can’t believe he actually knows how to write.)

Yuki: (After taking a closer look, it seems like he has a ribbon on his head and tail. Rather than having the scary dinosaur image, I’d say he’s pretty cute.)

Yuki: (Having some other kinds of ribbons would suit him pretty well…)

Powerroo: Roar?!

Yuki: Eh? Sorry, I ended up touching the ribbon on your tail, did I make you feel uncomfortable?

Powerroo: Grgrgrrr~n.

Yuki: …Ah, so this isn’t a ribbon after all. It’s just a part of your body.

Yuki: Sorry, I probably hurt you.

Powerroo: Grr!

Yuki: …..Are you saying that you’re alright? Thanks.

Powerroo: Grrgrr!

Yuki: I’ll try to be careful next time. ….Is this one on your head, a normal ribbon?

Powerroo: Roar!

Yuki: It suits you really well. You’ve got a pretty good sense of style.

Powerroo: Roar~ ♪

Yuki: (He really likes being praised. …Seriously, he looks so happy.)

Yuki: (Anyways, this profile sheet….)

Yuki: (When I heard that he’s a dinosaur, I thought he’d be more of the meat eating type, but it’s written here that his favorite food is omurice.)

Yuki: ….That’s funny, seems like we might have something in common.

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: (Speaking of his ribbon…)

Yuki: …Hey, there’s something that I’d like to try.

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: I just need you to accompany me for a bit. Come over here with me.

Powerroo: ???

[Later, lounge area]

Powerroo: Roaaar….

Yuki: Sorry for the wait. And for leaving you alone.

Yuki: There was a lot to carry, so it took a bit longer than I expected. Here you go.

Powerroo: Roar?

Yuki: You see, I also really like cute things. So I gathered up a bunch of ribbons for you.

Yuki: I thought that I could use these on a costume but, it seemed wasteful just letting them sit around unused, and more than anything….

Powerroo: ?

Yuki: If someone as cute as you were to use them, it’d look even cuter.

Yuki: So anyways, lend me your head for a second.

Powerroo: Roar?!

Yuki: Starting off with, this one.

Yuki: ….Nice. It looks good on you.

Yuki: This one as well….yeah, it’s cute. And this one….

Yuki: This one works too. Oh maybe, if I combine this one and that one….

Powerroo: Ro….roar….

Juza: ….Fuu….

Omi: That’s a nice expression you have on there, Juza.

Banri: Doesn’t seem any different than usual.

Omi: You’re very honest, seriously.

Banri: Shut it.

Banri: ….Well, it’s a good thing they were able to reach an agreement that this guy’s good with.

Omi: …..

Banri: Otherwise it would’ve been difficult to keep up. Anyways, he should be more grateful.

Omi: Haha.

Izumi: Juza-kun, are you ready?

Juza: ….Yeah.

Izumi: Go out there and let loose as much as you’d like.

Juza: ‘k.

[On Stage]

Izumi: (Some time after Chan and Yun retrieve the Mantou Fist scroll from Chilong…)

Chilong: “….I’m bored.”

Chilong: “I’ve obtained hundreds of secret techniques, and have taken control of this entire region. When it comes to things to do——“

[Later]

Hooligan A: “Ha, I ain’t know how strong Chilong really is, but I’ll ¹ be the one to bring ‘em down. Once I do that, this place’ll be all mine!”

Hooligan B: “Come on, hurry up and get out here!”

Shin: “Haa-a, dojo challengers and reckless punks seem to never get tired of it, day in and day out….y’all have hella free time.”

Shin: “Small fries like you don’t stand a chance facin’ off against Chilong. Go home already! Haaaa!”

[Kicks]

Hooligan C: “Oof!”

Hooligan D: “Why you! Don’t fuck with me! Eat this!”

Shin: “Hu, p. Ha!”

[Fighting]

Hooligan E: “Hiyah!”

[More fighting]

Shin: “Tsk….theres a lot of ‘em…..!”

Izumi: (Just as Shin is facing off against the punks, Chilong makes an appearance.)

Chilong: “——“

[Fighting]

Hooligan A: “GYAAA!”

Chilong: “Haa!”

[Fighting]

Hooligan B: “OOF!”

Hooligan C: “S-strong….gu”

Izumi: (As Chilong uses secret technique after secret technique, the hooligan’s are getting beaten to a pulp….)

Shin: “That’s pretty impressive.”

Chilong: “Humph!”

[Fighting]

Shin: “Whoa!?”

Shin: “Haa!? Hey, what the fuck are you doin’? You’re fightin’ the wrong guy, are you drunk or somethin’!?”

Chilong: “I can’t even warm up properly against those punks. I’m gettin’ kinda rusty, so spar with me.”

[Fighting]

Shin: “Ugh. What the fuck do you think you’re doin’ you punk!”

[Later]

Shin: “Haa….Haa….”

Chilong: “…..I’m hungry.”

Shin: “Haa, haa…..don’t fuck with me….just how much do you march to the beat of your own drum…”

Subordinate: “I placed an order a while ago, so I think our lunch will be comin’ soon.”

Chilong: “I see.”

Subordinate: “Speak of the devil.”

Han: “Um…”

Izumi: (Seeming somewhat uneasy, appears Han. The subordinate ordered a ramen set for home delivery from Han’s shop.)

Han: “It really was a home delivery for Chilong’s place….Well, I guess the customer doesn’t make a difference.”

Han: “…..Sorry for the wait. Your order has arrived.”

Chilong: “Ok.”

Han: “….For better or for worse, It seems like Chilong doesn’t remember me…..Honestly, I’m having mixed feelings….”

Subordinate: “Somethin’ wrong? Get up here already.”

Han: “Ah, sorry about that. Umm, then I’ll leave your delivery here. Thank you very much.”

Izumi: (Han drops off the ramen, and leaves as quickly as he can.)

Chilong: “The guy who dropped off the ramen, I feel like I remember him, or not…..”

Chilong: “Well whatever, more importantly the food’s here.”

Chilong: “Mmm…..it’s delicious.”

Chilong: “Nom nom nom….”

Chilong: “Ramen huh….Come to think of it, there were some brats who had the nerve to challenge me a while back….”

Chilong: “They were talkin’ about some “Tai Chi Lamian Fist.”

Chilong: “Tai Chi Lamian Fist. The secret technique that defeated me….a technique, that I don’t know yet….”

[Later]

Han: “Fuu, the busy lunch rush has finally died down, I’ve reached a good stopping point.”

Han: “Ah, welcome in—“

Chilong: “Is this the place those guys trained from?”

Han: “Chilong!? Why’re you here….”

Chilong: “Seems like you know of me. Then this conversation will be quick.”

Chilong: “The secret technique you taught those two brats, hand over the scroll for the Tai Chi Lamian Fist.”

Han: “Eh!? Lamian Fist…..”

Han: “ For starters, that was just something that the Old Master was blabbing about…..”

Chilong: “The fuck are you mumblin’ to yourself ‘bout.”

Han: “Well anyways, the scroll you’re talking about isn’t exactly something impressive.”

Chilong: “The fuck?”

Han: “I’m saying that the new technique or power you want….is something you’ll have to go through me to get.”

Chilong: “Oh…”

Chilong: “I’ve remembered. I met you about 5 years ago at some random dojo.”

Han: “It’s an honor that you seem to have remembered me. But I’ve changed since then.”

Han: “Since I parted ways with the dojo I’ve opened a ramen shop, and have continued to improve my skills through training.”

Chilong: “I see. Seems like you’ve been havin’ a bunch of fun this whole time.”

[Later]

Izumi: Ah Juza-kun, sorry for calling you over all of a sudden.

Juza: Nah, need somethin’ from me?

Izumi: Some letters have come for you in the mail, Juza-kun.

Juza: !

Izumi: Try giving them a read.

Letter A: “I watched your performance. You were extremely super cool! I came to love both Chilong and you even more!”

Letter B: “Chilong’s fierce yet somewhat amused expression in the moment when he was facing his opponent…..was so hot!”

Letter C: “Chilong’s constant strive for power is so cool and moves my heart!”

Juza: …..

Izumi: What do they say? ….I feel like I know even without you telling me.

Juza: …..Yeah.

Notes:

He uses 俺様(おれさま) Oresama here, which is a very arrogant way to refer to oneself

Taichi: Sniff sniff….something smells good~!

Izumi: Ah, Omi-kun. Taichi-kun and the others have returned.

Omi: Perfect timing. It’s almost done.

Juza: What’s almost done…..

Taichi: Ramen! Alright, let’s sit let’s sit!

Omi: Here you go, a special ramen as a late night snack.

Juza: ….I kinda feel bad, sorry.

Omi: No worries. Making this was a good way for me to take a breather.

Taichi: C’mon c’mon Juza-san. Let’s eat!

Juza: Yeah. …..Thanks for the food.

Taichi: Thank you for the foo—d!

Juza: ….’licious.

Omi: I’m glad, I was getting a bit worried thinking that you might be overthinking too much, Juza.

Juza: Why would you…

Taichi: We heard from Ban-chan. That your behavior this morning seemed a bit odd.

Taichi: It would’ve been better if Ban-chan had just outright said it, though.

Juza: …..

Izumi: Juza-kun, you can tell us if there’s anything you’re worried about.

Juza: It’s about my chosen role of Chilong from the supportin’ character survey this time around….

Juza: Mantou Fist was an action comedy play, which was rare comin’ from us in Autumn Troupe, wasn’t it?

Izumi: That’s right.

Juza: I kinda have an emotional attachment to every role I’ve had. Of course that includes Chilong too.

Juza: So, I tried givin’ it a thought as to what kinda Chilong I wanna show the audience. ‘Cuz Tsuzuru-san told me to.

Juza: And, I feel like actin’ out a Chilong that fits the comedic vibe of Mantou Fist would be better….

Omi: So that’s what you were worried about.

Juza: ….Yeah.

Juza: So I tried recallin’ the lines from Mantou Fist one more time while watchin’ the footage of one of Summer Troupe’s performances.

Juza: I thought that if I took action, somethin’ might turn up.

Juza: But even after all that, nothin’ came to mind….

Izumi: I see. So you’re feeling troubled over whether the Chilong you want to show everyone and the Chilong everyone wants to see are different, right Juza-kun?

Juza: ….Yeah.

Juza: It’s because it’s a role that everyone specially chose for me to do. I wanna show everyone what they wanna see. But….

Omi: It’s not a bad thing to feel lost. Just goes to show how invested you are in this role, Juza.

Taichi: Exactly!

Izumi: Which sides of Chilong do you want to show everyone, Juza-kun?

Juza: That would be….Chilong’s strength, and stuff.

Izumi: Then, let’s try showing that.

Juza: But——

Taichi: Yeah yeah! If it’s something that Juza-san wants to show the fans, then they’ll definitely receive it well.

Juza: ——

Juza: ….I see, thanks.

Juza: Still, even though I said that I wanna show his strength’s, that’s gonna be kinda hard.

Juza: It’s not just ‘bout relentless, intense action, so I think there needs to be another way of presentin’ it.

Taichi: Another method….that’s pretty tough.

Omi: That’s right….I’m sure Chilong’s strength can become more apparent if he’s facing off against someone.

Juza: Against someone….

Juza: !

Juza: Omi-san, could I ask you to do me a favor? And that fox bastard as well.

Omi: …..?

Sky: “Hoist the sails! Weigh the anchor! Yo-sorou!” ¹

Juza: …..

Banri: …..Hey.

Juza: …..

Banri: Hey!

Juza: !

Juza: …..What do you want?

Banri: What about school?

Juza: Huh?

Banri: You’ll be in trouble if you don’t start headin’ out now. Taichi left a while ago.

Banri: You were talkin’ to Taichi about somethin’ like that too back in third period, weren't ya?

Juza: !

Juza: I need to start headin’ out….!

Banri: ….Hah.

Izum: Banri-kun, good job.

Izumi: Nevertheless, it’s unusual to see Juza-kun so flustered like that.

Banri: …..Director-chan, did you tell Hyodo about the results from that survey too?

Izumi: That survey?

Banri: The results from the supportin’ character spin-off short story project.

Banri: The survey results for the role that Hyodo’s gonna be playin’ have already been collected.

Izumi: Yeah. I’ll let Juza-kun know.

Banri: Hah….alright then. So about Summer Troupe’s performance footage….

Izumi: ?

[Later, Yosei University]

Tsuzuru: What do you want to do, Juza?

Juza: …..I haven’t decided on what I wanna do yet. Sorry.

Tsuzuru: Haha, so that’s what you’re so worked up about.

Tsuzuru: Right…. So you suddenly have to play Chilong again. Maybe you should think about what kind of Chilong you want to show to the audience.

Juza: But——

Tsuzuru: ….oh, crap. My next lecture’s about to start.

Tsuzuru: Feel free to let me know whenever you’ve decided on what you wanna request for your spin off story.

Juza: ‘k.

[Tsuzuru leaves]

Juza: ….Hah.

Tenma: Hm? Isn’t that Juza-san sitting over there?

Taichi: Oh! Perfect timing! Juza-sa~n, let’s go home together!

Juza: …..

Taichi: Juza-san….? He left without realizing that I called out to him.

Tenma: Maybe he was lost in thought.

[Notification sound]

Tenma: Isn’t that your phone, Taichi?

Taichi: You’re right. Um, what is it what is it….?

Taichi: …..

[Later, practice room]

Juza: “You’ve come again. You’re a pretty persistent fella.”

Juza: “Are you startin’ to understand? You guys will never be able to win against me for all of eternity. If you wanna hold a grudge, then blame your own weakness.”

Juza: …..

Taichi: “Take this, Tai Chi Lamian Fist!”

Juza: !?

Taichi: I knew you’d be here~! If I knew you were doing voluntary practice, then I’d come to help too.

Juza: Nah…

Taichi: So….what’s wrong?

Juza: …..

Taichi: Ki-dding, I was tryna copy Ban-chan! But, it seems like you’ve definitely hit some kinda dead end, Juza-san.

Taichi: I was just like that, so I get it. You and Ban-chan reached out and helped me a ton during that time, remember?

Taichi: So this time around it’s our turn to help you! Tell us about whatever you want.

Juza: …..

Taichi: Ah, right. You’ve been practicing here this whole time, right Juza-san? Aren’t you hungry?

Juza: Hungry…

Juza: ……

Taichi: Ahaha, looks like your stomach replied! Hey, let’s go have a late night snack!

Taichi: And from A-chan, shhh! Keep this a secret. If we’re discovered, he’ll definitely get really mad! Hehe.

Juza: …..Yeah.

Notes:

Yosorou is a ship command which means to straighten the ship. After giving a steering instruction, the captain issues this command to tell the helmsman to straighten the ship in the direction it is facing (TL Credits: NIDS on Yaycupcake)

Misumi: Hello everyone~!

Students: Hello~!

Kazunari: We’re Mankai Company’s Summer Troupe!

Muku: Today we’ve come here to scare all of you!

Kumon: Have you guys ever been to a haunted house~?

Students: We have~!

Students: We have—n’t!

Muku: Ghosts are scary, aren’t they?

Students: They’re not scary~!

Students: They’re kind of scary, I guess.

Tenma: Today we will be playing the roles of ghosts, there won’t be any real ghosts. So, don’t worry about it.

Yuki: Well then, we’ll see you later.

Misumi: Bye by~e!

[Later]

Tenma: We did a pretty bad job at choosing similar ghost-like costumes. ¹

Yuki: It doesn’t really fit with the school setting, so it looks like we’re cosplaying. ²

Kumon: But I feel like they look really great in a darker setting! ³

Muku: I wonder if we’ll be able to scare all of them….. ⁴

Kazunari: Dwdw! ⁵

Misumi: I’m so excited~! ⁶

Izumi: The routes and arrangements the children will be following are just as we discussed, so I’m counting on you guys.

Muku: Yes!

[Later]

Yuki: “Taking one human child with me….Who should I take?…..Is there any child that wants to go to hell…..!”

Student A: UWAH!?

Student B: That scared me~!

Tenma: “Hand over your soul!”

Student A: EEP!

Student B: Eat this, erasure pin attack!

Tenma: “UWA! Hey, you! Cut it out!”

Student B: I took ‘em down~!

Tenma: “Hm, hmph! I’ll remember this!”

Student B: Ahaha! He ran away!

Student A: Let’s get going quickly!

[Muku rushes in]

Muku: “I want the lifeblood of children——.”

Student C: UWAA!? U, U, UWAAAAAN!

Muku: *Shaking* “Lifeblood——“

Student C: UEEEEEN!

Muku: Ah, um, are you alright…..? Hey, look, it’s not scary. I’m just an Onii-san from Summer Troupe who’s dressed up a bit.

Misumi: I’ll let you touch my fluffiness~!

Kazuanri: I’ve got a super fluffy tail toosies~!

Student C: Ah, you’re right….fluffy…..

Kumon: “Disperse evil spirits!”

Misumi: “Uwa~!”

Kazunari: “We’ve been caught~!”

Muku: “Uu, can’t move….”

Kumon: “Quick, run now while you still can!”

Student C: Y-yeah!!

Student D: So there are good ghosts too~!

[Later, St. Flora High]

Muku: …..Ah.

Yuki: What’s up?

Muku: I just got a text from Director-san saying that the test of courage project we did ended up being featured in the local newspaper.

Yuki: You’re right.

Muku: I’m so glad that they all seemed to enjoy it.

Yuki: I was wondering what to do the entire time since elementary schoolers have too much energy.

Muku: Our usual guests aren’t normally small children, so it really felt like a valuable experience.

Yuki: Well, their reactions were a bit different than expected.

Muku: ——Ah, it’s almost time for cram school. Let’s go home, and thanks for accompanying me, Yuki-kun.

Yuki: In any case, I have to study no matter what as well, so it’s the same for me.

Yuki: Studying by yourself at school once in a while isn’t such a bad thing either. I feel like I made good progress.

Muku: Me too.

Muku: …..

Yuki: Something wrong?

Muku: …..We won’t be in this school building anymore next year.

Yuki: Yeah…..the building was different, but we passed through here everyday during middle school, it feels kind of weird. ⁷

Muku: Right now this is our everyday scenery, so I wonder if we’ll feel nostalgic when looking back on the scenery of this classroom one day.

Yuki: Kumon and Kazunari have mentioned it before. It hasn’t sunk in for us yet.

Yuki: Ah….I left something behind in my classroom, let me go get it real quick.

Muku: See you.

[Yuki leaves]

Muku: …..

Muku: (I won’t get to look at the scenery from this window anymore next year.)

Muku: (I’ll only be a high school student for a bit longer…. I’ll make sure to treasure not just how I’ll live in the future, but also how I’m living “now.”)

Muku: (The voices of everyone heard from afar, this air, it’s like it’s a given that they feel so close to me right now.)

Muku: (I’m sure I won’t be able to return to this when I graduate next year.)

Yuki: ….ku, Muku?

Muku: ?

Yuki: What, were you daydreaming?

Muku: I was just trying to get a feel of my “now.”

Yuki: What the heck. Well, I guess that’s fine. Then for our “future,” let’s start heading to cram school.

Muku: Let’s!

Notes:

1. Tenma’s costume is from his “Strength to Match a Thousand Men” card

2. Yuki’s costume is from his “King Soutei of the 21st” card

3. Kumon’s costume is from his “Wizard of Longing” card

4. Muku’s costume is from his “One Man Act” card

5. Kazunari’s costume is from his “Rawr Rawr ☆ Mode” card

6. Misumi’s costume is from his “Daidarabotchi's Apathy” card

7. St Flora is an Elevator School where both the middle and high school is on one campus, but the classes students take are in separate buildings depending on whether they are middle schoolers or high schoolers, so what Yuki is implying here is that they passed through the high schooler’s section of St Flora to get to their classes when they were in middle school

Kazunari: There were a bunch of things on this year’s moon-viewing menu too~.

Kumon: It’s like autumn ended before I was able to conquer it all!

Yuki: Speaking of which, I ended up trying that limited edition frappe today.

Misumi: Another bucket list item completed!

Muku: Congrats!

Kazunari: Tenten and I managed to complete one thing off of our lists today too.

Tenma: It just sort of ended up happening.

Kumon: You only have “trying the famous fruit sandwich that sells out before noon” on your list, Kazu-san?

Kazunari: Yesyes. And then Tenten wanted to get the hamburg steak set meal that’s limited to ten servings! Right?

Tenma: After accompanying Kazunari to get his fruit sandwich, I went to the school cafeteria and ended up buying it since there was barely anyone there.

Kumon: So everyone was able to complete their lists of things they want to do within a year, huh~. I’m the only one that’s left behind~.

Muku: Your’s is a bit difficult, isn’t it Kyuu-chan.

Kumon: “Doing a test of courage at school” …..I definitely won’t find a chance to do that….

Kazunari: If it’s like a school festival or smth, maybe?

Kumon: I should’ve planned this better~!!!

Tenma: You still have a whole year left, a chance for you to do it will arise one day.

Yuki: If it’s not limited to a school setting, realistically, you could do it.

Kumon: Hmmm, even in our play, it all started when they went to do a test of courage at the abandoned school, didn’t it?

Kumon: The vibes of a classroom are really nostalgic, and it would be fun, so I definitely want to do it at school!

Kazunari: I see~.

Tenma: Well, I understand the nostalgic part.

Kazunari: Even working on the big props was kinda fun~.

Misumi: Oh really~?

Yuki: Anyways, isn’t it almost time?

Kumon: Ah, YOU’RE RIGHT!

Kazunari: What could we be discussing for our Summer Troupe meeting?

Tenma: Summer Troupe’s performances are about to come to an end soon too….

[Later]

Izumi: I’ve gathered all of you here to tell you about a new project offer that has come for Summer Troupe.

Yuki: Is it like that ☆Mon Festival ¹ thing we did before?

Izumi: Right. This time it’ll be at an elementary school in the Veludo neighborhood, and they requested to have all of you appear as ghosts for their Halloween event.

Misumi: Heh~! Sounds fun!

Izumi: Apparently one of the school staff saw your 12th play performance, and specially requested all of you in Summer Troupe.

Muku: Ah, could this be about a test of courage at the school for Halloween?

Izumi: Seems like it.

Kazunari: Btw Kumopi, isn’t this a chance to cross off that thing on your bucket list!?

Kumon: You’re right! Though I’ll be doing it as a ghost!

Muku: I’m scared of tests of courage, but I feel like I could do it if I were acting as a ghost.

Yuki: Since we’re talking about ghosts, shouldn’t we wear ghost-like costumes or something?

Misumi: Like sheets?

Tenma: That was way too quick.

Izumi: I think it’d be fine if we use the costume we have now.

Yuki: Don’t get them dirty.

Kumon: Yes sir!

Misumi: It’d be nice if we could wear costumes that the elementary schoolers would like~.

Tenma: We’re supposed to be scaring them, not pleasing them.

Kazunari: So what kinda costumes should we use?

Muku: I think it’d be good to go with something that gives off a Halloween vibe.

Notes:

1. I’ll put the reference here once I figure out what event he’s talking about lol

Muku: …..

Muku: (I’m glad that I was able to finish my homework surprisingly quickly today. I guess it was worth it to change my environment.)

Muku: (Since I ended up coming to a book cafe, I suppose I should take a breather and read a book, then go home.)

Muku: —Ah, right.

[Later]

Muku: …..

Muku: (They have it. Thank goodness….)

Izumi: Oh, Muku-kun?

Muku: Ah, Director-san….?

Izumi: What a coincidence that we met here. I thought you were still at cram school.

Muku: A private study room is nice, but I thought that changing my environment every once in a while would help me make good studying progress…..

Izumi: I see, that’s quite commendable.

Muku: What about you, Director-san?

Izumi: I’m just killing some time in between my meetings.

Muku: Good work today.

Izumi: —Ah, could that book you’re holding be “The Little Prince?”

Muku: Yes. With this I can check off a box on my bucket list ¹ of things I want to accomplish within a year.

Muku: It doesn’t seem too long, so I’ll probably finish reading it quickly, and I’m planning on sharing my thoughts with Misumi-san once I go home.

Izumi: I bet Misumi-kun will be really happy. Have you reached a good stopping point with your studying today?

Muku: I’ll do whatever I have left tonight after I get back to the dorm.

Izumi: Good work. Then as a reward for working so hard, I’ll get you a sweet treat. What kind of dessert would you like?

Muku: Eh, is that alright?

Izumi: Yeah, take your pick. It seems like Juza-kun’s recommendation are cream puffs.

Izumi: He said that the custard cream is a work of art. Actually, that’s why I ended up coming to this cafe.

Muku: Then, I’ll go with Juu-chan’s recommended cream puffs.

Izumi: If it’s Juza-kun’s recommendation, then there’s nothing to worry about.

Izumi: Excuse me, could I get two cream puffs please?

[Later]

Misumi: Cassiopeia, Pegasus, Perseus, Andromeda….. ²

Muku: Misumi-san.

Misumi: Ah Muku, welcome home~.

Muku: I’m home. I read “The Little Prince” book today.

Misumi: Eh, you read it!?

Muku: It’s written for children, so it was a pretty easy read.

Muku: I still can’t quite remember what it was like when I read it in the past, though…..

Muku: I felt so many different emotions reading it this time around, so I think it left a deeper impression on me.

Muku: Thanks to you Misumi-san, it’s become a very important book to me. Thank you so much for telling me about it.

Misumi: Likewise! I’m really happy that you came to like it so much, Muku.

Muku: Reading the book made me want to see your dramatic reading even more, Misumi-san.

Misumi: If there’s ever another showing, I’ll definitely take on the role.

Muku: Ok. I’ll definitely make sure to come watch next time.

Misumi: With that, you’ve completed one thing on your bucket list, Muku.

Muku: What about you, Misumi-san?

Misumi: Actually, me too—look!

Muku: Ah, is that a triangle futon?

Misumi: Yuki made it for me~.

Misumi: He said that it’s definitely too big and impossible for a human to make, so he made a Sankaku-kun futon as a substitute.

Muku: It’s so cute. I’m glad!

Misumi: Eheheh, Sankaku-kun feels so fluffy and cozy~.

Notes:

1. Referring to the event story for “Summer Night Escape.” (I suggest reading it first to understand why they’re doing bucket lists :))

2. Misumi is naming different constellations here

Personality*: Joining us today is Kumon-kun from 6NATZ, a group very popular among middle and high school students!

Kumon: I’m looking forward to working with yo—u!

Personality: I’ve heard that you are very good at giving massages, Kumon-kun. Would you happen to have any massage recommendations for our listeners?

Kumon: Umm, maybe a hand massage. It’s really easy to do!

Personality: Hoho, what are the specifics?

Kumon: Gently apply some hand cream on your hand while warming it in your palm, then massage each finger from the base to your fingertips—.

Kumon: Then massage the back of your hand between the bones, and lastly to finish, you bring your hands together and squeeze them!

Personality: I see, that sounds like it’s fairly easy to do and feels good~!

Kumon: But, you have to make sure to loosen it by gently rubbing, and that’s it! If you do more than that, then you’ll be more likely to hurt yourself.

Personality: I see! Everyone, make sure to rub very gently when you’re massaging!

Personality: Come to think of it, from what I’ve heard you went to a gate ball tournament recently, right Kumon-kun?

Kumon: Yes! With AKIVE’s Azami!

Kumon: There was a big age gap between all of the contestants, but everyone was so in to it so we ended up having hella fun too!

Personality: Ahaha, the veterans these days have such a youthful spirit~.

[Later]

Personality: Now let’s start the live phone call segment. Today we are connected by phone to a listener who really loves flowers—radio name Kochō Ran-san.

Kumon: Hello Kochō Ran-san~! I’m Kumon!

Kochō Ran: “Hello? Hello? Oh my, I can’t hear you…..”

Kochō Ran: “Hello? …..Maybe it’s broken.”

Kumon: Hell—o! Can you hear me now!?

Kochō Ran: “Oh my, what an energetic voice! I can hear you!”

Kumon: Thank goodness—!!

Kumon: (I need to make sure to speak loud and clear!)

Kumon: It’s pretty cool that you really love flowers! Which type do you raise? I’d like to see them next time ~!

Kochō Ran: “Then you are more than welcome to come over next time.”

Kumon: Ahaha, I’d really like to go! Kochō Ran-san, what is your favorite type of flower? Judging by your name, could it be moth orchids?*

Kochō Ran: “You’re wrong, I like lilies the best!”

Kumon: Ehh!? For real!?

Personality: Hahaha, well it seems like we’re out of time Ran-san. Thank you very much!

Kochō Ran: “Already? Well I guess it cant be helped.”

Kochō Ran: “Kumon-kun, you seem to be quite a polite and cute child. Let’s talk again.”

Kumon: Yeah, let’s talk again sometime—!

Personality: Up next for our live phone call segment, we have Shigeru-san whose hobby is shogi.*

Kumon: Shigeru-san, it’s nice to meet you, my name is Kumon! Do you have something to discuss with me today….?

Shigeru: “Yes. To tell you the truth, I haven’t even been able to beat my grandchild at shogi lately…..”

Kumon: Eh, is that so!? But isn’t that a good thing?

Shigeru: “Eh?”

Kumon: I mean like, your grandchild must’ve practiced shogi a whole bunch to put up a fight with you, Shigeru-san!

Kumon: So being able to beat someone with as many decades of experience as you Shigeru-san, I think that’s pretty awesome!

Shigeru: “That is true, my grandchild is such a kind child. I’m happy just playing with them, but to go as far as practicing…”

[Later]

Kumon: I see, they must be a really great grandchild for even going as far as visiting you and coming over to help out with stuff!

Personality: Well then Shigeru-san, it seems like we’re out of time.

Kumon: Shigeru-san, I hope you two keep playing shogi together forever! Send my regards to your grandchild—!

Personality: Shigeru-san, thank you very much! Next up is—.

[Later]

Personality: ….. And this has been our guest for today, 6NATZ’s Kumon! Thank you very much—!

Kumon: Thank you very much!

Kumon: (I had hella fun talking to all of those grandpa’s and grandma’s—!)

[Later]

Kumon: I’m home—.

Kazunari: Welcome home~! Look at this! You’re going kinda viral on SNS, Kumopi!

Kumon: Eh, why!?

Kazunari: Seems like you suddenly gained popularity among the elderly.

Kazunari: Stuff like, “My grandma has become a fan of Kumon’s!” and “I was so surprised when I heard my grandpa talking about Kumon!”

Kumon: You’re right!

Kumon: Ah this one says, “It was shocking to hear my grandmother talk about how cute and grandchild-like he is.” …..!

Kumon: Could this all be the work of the radio!?

Kazunari: Seems like it!

Kumon: I’m so happy that the grandpa and grandma listeners received it well!

Kumon: I’m super glad that I appeared on that show!

Notes:

A radio personality is a person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting, i.e, a radio host

胡蝶蘭 (こちょうらん) Kochō Ran are literally moth orchids

将棋 (しょうぎ) Shogi is a type of Japanese chess

Kumon: I’m home—!

Azami: Haaah, so tired…..

Muku: Welcome home, where have you two been?

Kumon: The shopping centers gate ball* tournament!

Muku: Eh, gate ball?

Kumon: To tell you the truth…..

[Flashback]

Kumon: Oh, the fan letters are all sorted! The ones addressed to 6NATZ are, hm….in this box!

Kumon: There’s so many letters that are decorated with cute envelopes and seals, just looking at them makes me feel super stoked—!

Kumon: I guess it’s ‘cuz there’s so many fans that are around the same age as us, right?

Izumi: Ah, Kumon-kun. Perfect timing. It’s been decided that you’ll be appearing on a radio variety show!

Kumon: Eh, I’ll be on the radio!? What kinda variety show?

Izumi: It’s a really popular informational variety show intended for the elderly.

Kumon: Ehh!? I’m going on a variety show intended for seniors even though 6NATZ’s fans are mostly students?

Izumi: Right! It’s because all of you in 6NATZ are well-known young people that they want to take an approach towards a different age range.

Izumi: I’ve always wanted people from all different walks of life to get to discover your appeals.

[Flashback Ends]

Kumon: …..So, they said they reached out to me ‘cuz that variety show also shares health related information!

Muku: I see, so that’s why you went to the gate ball tournament that’s so popular among grandfathers and grandmothers.

Kumon: Yeah yeah! I’ve also heard that they have a segment where they have live phone calls with listeners’ grandpa’s and grandma’s.

Kumon: So to make sure that I’ll be able to respond accordingly to whatever I’m asked, I thought it would be best to do some research.

Azami: But, it’s kinda weird for someone to just enter a competition like that though.

Kumon: Azami, thanks a bunch for tagging along!

Azami: At first I was wonderin’ why it had to be me…

Azami: But he bought me black candy, and I was able to really relax and take a breather so I’m glad I went.

Kumon: I was kinda nervous ‘bout appearing on the radio by myself but, I managed to learn a bunch about gate ball—.

Kumon: And once I figured out what kinda questions the grandpa’s and grandma’s will be asking, I felt like it’ll be alright!

Muku: That’s great to hear.

Kumon: Besides that, I feel like I’ll be able to figure things out if I do some research on the topics I was given today, and look a bit into senior health.

Azami: Good luck.

Muku: I’m rooting for you!

Kumon: Thanks you two!

Notes:

Gate ball is a mallet team sport inspired by croquet

Male Student: …..

Kazunari: GJ~!

Male Student: Wah, Kazunari-kun? W-What’s up?

Kazunari: Sorry for scaring ya!

Kazunari: Y’see, I haven’t talked to you yetsies. So, I thought it’d be nice if we talked for a bit!

Male Student: You’re pretty amazing, Kazunari-kun…

Kazunari: Eh?

Male Student: I just recently transferred here. But, I haven’t been able to make a single friend yet.

Male Student: So, after seeing how quickly you befriended everyone, I ended up staring at you out of jealousy.

Kazunari: (I see. Then, I wasn’t imagining things when I felt like someone’s eyes were on me earlier.)

Male Student: I know asking something like this so suddenly may be troubling but, how are you able to make friends?

Kazunari: I think it’s better not to rush things. And more importantly, you should want to take care of yourself first.

Male Student: Take care of oneself?

Kazunari: Yeah. Like giving your all and having fun when it comes to your hobbies and stuff you like!

Kazunari: People are naturally drawn to those who look like they’re having fun, aren’t they?

Male Student: That’s true…..I haven’t really been in the mood to take any pictures lately, despite it being my hobby and all.

Kazuanri: So, your hobby is taking pictures? BTW, I really like snapping pics as well~.

Kazunari: Y’know, I was actually thinking that I’d go around various places of campus and take some commemorative pics with all of our classmates later.

Kazunari: If you’d like, wanna tag along? I’d be super stoked if you were to give me some tips on how to take those pics!

Male Student: ….Fufu, alright.

Kazunari: (Ah, he finally smiled.)

Kazunari: Now that it’s been decided, let’s just try taking one before our break ends~!

[Later]

Kazunari: I’m home~.

Muku: Ah, welcome home Kazu-kun. How was your school experience?

Kazunari: It was super fun! And I feel like I was able to take the bestest pic for my “youth’s best shot!”

[Later]

Kazunari: Ah, welcome home Izumi-chan!

Izumi: I’m home.

Izumi: Huh? Are you guys watching the variety show that Kazunari-kun appeared in?

Misumi: We are~. It looks like Kazu had a lot of fun being a high school student!

Tenma: You’re just in time for the climax scene.

TV: “Kazunari-kun, are you really leaving already?”

TV: “Sniffle, I had so much fun today…thank you.”

TV: “Hey now everyone, don’t cry! Let’s gather around and put on our smiley faces so we can take the pic!”

Muku: Everyone looks so reluctant to part ways…It really seems like they all had a lot of fun spending the day with Kazu-kun.

Kumon: The guy who was having a hard time making friends looks so happy now!

Kazunari: After getting together and taking that pic with all of our classmates, it seems like he naturally opened up to everyone~.

Yuki: Heh, thats a relief.

Izumi: It seems like the group photo in the magazine that went on sale today of Kazunari-kun’s “Favorite Best Shot from my Youth” is also of this moment.

Kazunari: Yeah. I couldn’t decide until the last minute on whether to use the onigiri pic or not….

Izumi: An onigiri picture?

Kazunari: That pic is also super duper great, so I’ll make sure to show you later Izumi-chan!

Izumi: Fufu, thanks.

Yuki: Don’t you have any other youth-like pictures that stand out to you?

Kazunari: I have a bunch! But the pic I took with all of you screams “youth’s best shot!”

Kazunari: That’s exactly why it’s so hard to choose~.

Kumon: 6NATZ’s concept is “youth” after all!

Kazunari: Anyways, there’s still time until the deadline so I’ll think about it some more.

Muku: If there’s anything I can do to help you, please feel free to ask.

Kazunari: Yeah, thankies~!

Kazunari: Alright, now that I’ve collected myself, let’s see which filling is in my onigiri… it’s a hybrid of salmon, tuna mayo, bonito flakes, and konbu!

Misumi: Kazu, you got the ultimate jackpot!

Kazunari: Yippee! By eating this, I feel like I’ll be able to do my very best at the shoot tomorrow~!

Muku: Speaking of which, you said that you were going on a short outing during your shoot tomorrow, Kazu-kun.

Misumi: An outing, where’re you going?~?

Kazunari: To schoolsies.

Tenma: School?

Kazunari: It’s a part of a documentary-style variety show project, I’m scheduled to join a high school class and experience being a student for a day.

Kazunari: The concept of the variety show is to reclaim just one day of your lost student life.

Kumon: So that means you’re gonna be a high schooler for a day, Kazu-san!

Yuki: Are you going to wear a uniform too?

Kazunari: OFC! I’m probs gonna wear a uniform, dye my hair black, and wear glasses like a high schooler.

Tenma: Seems like you’re going to become a proper high schooler more than I imagined.

Muku: It sounds like it’ll be a valuable experience.

Misumi: I hope you have a fun school experience~!

Kazunari: Yeah!

[Later]

Kazunari: (It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been to school~. Stuff like the vibe of this hallway feels kinda nostalgic.)

Staff: Kazunari-kun, we’re looking forward to working with you today.

Kazunari: I’m looking forward to working with you!

Staff: We’d like for you to greet the classmates that you will be spending the day with today, but…

Staff: Try not to be too conscious of the camera while we’re filming, and just act naturally.

Kazunari: Got it!

Staff: Alright then, get the cameras rolling!

[Later]

Kazunari: I’m 6NATZ’s Kazunari! Looking forward to being your classmate today~!

Student A: Wah, it’s really Kazunari!

Student B: Isn’t he giving off a completely different vibe than usual?

Student C: But the black hair and glasses totally suit him!

Kazunari: For reals? That’s a relief~!

Kazunari: (Judging from their reactions, it seems like they’re accepting me pretty well.)

Teacher: Hey everyone, settle down! Alright, Kazunari-kun, would you like to sit in that available seat back there?

Kazunari: Ok!

[Later]

Student A: No one told me that there was going to be an English quiz first thing in the morning~.

Student B: It would’ve been better if I had reviewed the material once I got home yesterday.

Kazunari: Y’all weren’t expecting that quiz from earlier either?

Student B: Ah, Kazunari. Yeah, it was completely out of the blue…

Kazunari: I see~. I wasn’t mentally prepared at all either, it was like my heart was trying to pound out of my chest.

Student A: Huh? But, you got a pretty good score didn’t you Kazunari?

Student B: You’re right, could it be that you’re really good at English?

Kazunari: I wouldn’t say I’m particularly good at it, but I don’t exactly hate it either.

Student A: I’m so bad at it, and totally messed up that quiz earlier. Could you show me how to answer this question?

Student B: Could you…teach me too?

Kazunari: I totes can! Feel free to ask away, I’ll try my best to answer your questions.

Students: Yay—!

Kazunari: (I feel like I’m getting super stoked over such a trivial matter, this high schooler-like tension is so cutesy~)

Kazunari: Hm?

Male Student: …..

Kazunari: (That male student… It’s hard to tell from afar, but it seems like he’s looking this way.)

Kazunari: (Could it be that he wants to talk to me or something?)

Izumi: Kazunari-kun, do you have a second?

Kazunari: Wassup, Izumi-chan?

Izumi: I’ll make sure to send the data later just to be safe… but before that I thought I’d give you this.

Kazunari: Is this the magazine’s questionnaire?

Izumi: That’s right. Make sure to answer it by the date written here.

Kazunari: Ok!

Kazunari: (I guess I should go over the contents for now. Um, what is it what is it~?)

Kazunari: “Tell us about your favorite best shot from your youth.” ….?

[Later]

Kazunari: Sumi’s handmade onigiri is a super duper pretty triangle!

Misumi: Eheheh, I know right~.

Kumon: That’s Sumi-san for you!

Muku: Fufu, making onigiri’s with everyone is really fun.

Tenma: I guess that’s true but…

Yuki: What? It’s written all over your face that you want to say something.

Tenma: Nah, I was just thinking that it’s rare that everyone is off work at the same time, so why are we making onigiri?

Yuki: It’s because we’re the only one’s in the dorm today.

Kazunari: Everyone in AKIVE left early this morning for their CM photoshoot~.

Tenma: But we’re the ones who are tired from getting off work late yesterday… so why don’t we just get something delivered…

Misumi: But I wanna eat the onigiri that we all made togeth—er!

Kumon: And I wanna make a hugeeee onigiri!

Tenma: Seriously, you guys… Well, I guess spending our day off like this every once in a while isn’t the worst thing in the world.

[Later]

Muku: Alright, and with this, we’re done!

Misumi: There’re so many triangles on the table~!

Yuki: Looking at it again, I think we made too many.

Tenma: All the rice in the rice cooker has been made into onigiri.

Kumon: With everyone’s power combined, we’ll definitely be able to finish it all!

Kazunari: Def, and they taste really yummy too!

Kazunari: Right! Since the opportunity has risen, mind if I take a commemorative pic?

Tenma: Yeah, I don’t mind.

Yuki: I swear, Kazunari really likes taking pictures.

Kazunari: It’s kinda just like a part of my life~. Alright, with everyone holding an onigiri…

Kazunari: Say cheese!

Kazunari: (Yeah, this picture turned out great! With this…)

[Later]

Kumon: This onigiri is he—lllla yummy!

Misumi: They turned out to be such great triangles because of all the love everyone put into making them~.

Muku: Ah, my onigiri has salmon in it. What about yours, Yuki-kun?

Yuki: Tuna mayo.

Tenma: Mine has bonito flakes and konbu* in it, so I hit the jackpot.

Yuki: I mean, you’re only saying you “hit the jackpot” because you really like bonito flakes and konbu.

Kazunari: But it makes you really happy when your favorite filling is inside! What could be in mine~?

Kazunari: …But, before that. I need to ask y’all something.

Misumi: Something to ask us?

Kazunari: Actually, I got the question, “Tell us about your favorite best shot from your youth,” in the magazine questionnaire.

Kazunari: So if y’all don’t mind, could I use the picture we took earlier as “my youth’s best shot” and send it to the magazine people?

Yuki: Sure but…. with a theme like that, wouldn’t it be better to choose something with more of a special vibe?

Tenma: While it’s true that the picture we took earlier wasn’t half bad, I feel like its impact falls flat when it comes to “a youthful best shot.”

Notes:

1. 昆布 (こんぶ) Konbu is kelp

Muku: Ah, Kazu-san! Did you find Salmon-chan?

Kazunari: Nuh uh, not yet. We’re looking all over the place with Sumi but…

Yuki: I just checked the lounge area and the kitchen myself, but they weren’t there.

Misumi: Where could they have gone…

Yuki: There are still places we haven’t checked yet. Don’t feel discouraged until we‘ve searched every place we possibly can.

Muku: We’ll go look in the storage room as well!

Misumi: Thanks you two….!

[Later]

Misumi: Ah, Juza!

Juza: !? Why’re you in such a rush—

Misumi: Juza, have you seen Salmon-chan!?

Juza: Salmon… I-I haven’t…

Juza: Could they have gotten lost?

Misumi: Yeah, I left their cage open and before I knew it, they’d disappeared.

Misumi: Even though I told them not to go past the door…

Juza: Then, they could still be inside your room.

Misum: Eh? But I had thoroughly searched my room~?

Juza: Or maybe they could be hidin’ in a really obscure spot in your room which made it so you still couldn’t find em even after searchin’ everywhere…

Juza: I dunno much about cats but, I heard from Kumon that the cat you’re takin’ care of got really attached to you, Misumi-san.

Juza: You told the cat not to leave your room, so I kinda get the feelin’ that they actually followed your orders…

Misumi: I see… yeah, that could be the case too. I’ll go search my room thoroughly one more time!

[Later]

Misumi: Ah—! Salmon-chan!

Salmon: Meow?

Misumi: I found you—!

Misumi: And, you’re on the cushion!? You weren’t there before, were you?

Salmon: Pu~rrr.

Misumi: Eh, you hid on purpose just to surprise me?

Misumi: Could it be…. that you like hide and seek?

Salmon: Meow!

Misumi: So that’s what it was… I’ll make sure to find you wa—y more quickly next time!

Misumi: Ah, I need to let everyone else know that I found you, Salmon-chan!

[Later]

Variety Show Staff: Alright then, let’s start shooting the farewell scene—.

Misumi: (This day has finally arrived…)

Misumi: Salmon-chan… I had a lot of fun with you throughout this past month. I’m really grateful.

Salmon: …Meow.

Misumi: Take care.

Salmon: Meow~…

Tenma: Misumi seems really sad.

Kazunari: Salmon-chan also looks really sad being pet by Sumi…

Yuki: And to think how shy Salmon was at first.

Muku: Now they’ve become so attached to Misumi-san…

Misumi: …..

Kumon: Right! How about we all take one final picture together?

Variety Show Staff: Ah, in that case I will take the photo.

Misumi: Is that really ok!? Thank you so much…!

Variety Show Staff: Alright then, everyone gather around Misumi-san as he holds Salmon-chan in his arms—…..

Misumi: (Right. I was contemplating on what to send to the magazine people as my best shot…)

Salmon: Me~ow.

Misumi: (I took so many pictures with Salmon-chan, so I’ll choose one out of those that sticks out to me the most.)

[Later]

Variety Show Chairman: Well then Misumi-san, cue the VTR!

Misumi: Ye—s! Alright then…

Misumi: Please enjoy watching my life with Salmon-chan!

Misumi: Salmon-chan, I’ve brought you some food~. Make sure to eat a lot~.

Salmon: Meow~.

Misumi: Wah, they’ve quietly let me pet them…!

Misumi: I should take a picture of this.

Kumon: Compared to earlier, it seems like they’ve become fairly attached.

Misumi: Yeah! So I was thinking that it’d be nice to let them come out of their cage to get used to their surroundings .

Misumi: Salmon-chan, I’ll keep the cage open from now on, so try to come out at your own pace.

Salmon: Meow.

Kumon: Shouldn’t we try to be careful when leaving our room so they don’t end up slipping out?

Misumi: That’s right~. We should try to be careful when leaving!

Misumi: You too Salmon-chan, make sure not to leave through that door.

Salmon: Meow.

[Later]

Misumi: (For Salmon-chan’s snack…this should be enough.)

Tenma: So you were here, Misumi. The President says that she wants you to come to her office.

Misumi: Got it~! But, why are you telling me Tenma?

Tenma: She more or less sent you a LIME message, but thought you were too busy taking care of the cat, so she asked me to tell you.

Misumi: Eh?

Misumi: You’re right! She messaged me.

Tenma: Since you’re busy taking care of the cat, she said you can come whenever you have the time.

Misumi: Tenma, thank you~! I’ll go after giving Salmon-chan their snack!

[Later]

Misumi: President-san! I’m here~.

Izumi: Aah, Misumi-kun. The magazine questionnaire has been sent out in advance, so could you take a look at it?

Misumi: U—m…oh~. There are so many questions!

Izumi: Also, they said that they’d like to include some of your best recently taken shots, so they asked if you could send them some pictures.

Misumi: The theme is…triangles?

Izumi: They chose a theme that would suit you, Misumi-kun.

Misumi: I’m so happy~. But, it’ll probably be really hard to choose!

Izumi: Give it some thought until the deadline.

Misumi: Got it!

Izumi: Now that I think about it, how’s it going with the cat?

Misumi: Once I started feeding them, they let me pet them!

Misumi: I feel like I’m becoming friends with Salmon-chan one step at a time~.

Izumi: Fufu, I’m glad. Your kindness and consideration seem to be contagious, Misumi-kun.

[Later]

Misumi: I’m back….huh, Kumon’s not here~. Did he have work to do?

Misumi: Salmon-chan, I’m back!…Seems like they’re not in the cage.

Misumi: Where could you be, Salmon-chan~?

[A little later]

Misumi: Not here…! Where are you Salmon-chan!?

Misumi: (I’ve searched the entire room, but I can’t find them…Don’t tell me they left our room!?)

[Outside]

Misumi: Salmon-chan!

Kazunari: Sumi, what’s up?

Misumi: Ah, Kazu! You see, Salmon-chan seems to have left our room…!

Kazunari: Eh, that’s not good! Let’s get everyone else to help search!

Kazunari: Lemme send a message in the group chat….alright, ok!

Kazunari: I’ll help you look too!

Misumi: Thanks, Kazu…

Kazunari: It’s ok, Sumi! We’ll definitely find them!

Misumi: Yeah…!

Misumi: President-san, I’m here~!

Izumi: Thank you for coming. To tell you the truth, a new job offer has come for you Misumi-kun.

Misumi: For me? What kinda job?

Izumi: It’s a project from an animal variety show. The show is called, “All Out! Fluffy Share House”—

Izumi: The contents say that you’ll have to look after a rescue cat within the span of a month, and take some pictures while doing so.

Misumi: A rescue cat!?

Izumi: You often post videos and pictures playing with stray cats on social media, don’t you, Misumi-kun?

Izumi: The people in charge of the variety show saw that side of you, and reached out asking if they could put you up to the challenge.

Misumi: After seeing me with those cats…!

Izumi: There will be a camera set up in the room at all times, but there will still be situations where you’ll have to take some pictures yourself, Misumi-kun.

Izumi: So caregiving aside, there still seems to be a bit of a burden…but what do you think?

Misumi: I wanna do it!

Izumi: Thanks. I had a feeling that you would say that, Misumi-kun.

Izumi: Then, I will contact the staff and let them know that you’ll take on the challenge.

Misumi: I’m looking forward to it!

Izumi: And you’ll have to take care of the cat here in the dorms, so I’ll let the other members know as well.

Misumi: O—k!

[Later]

Misumi: Kitty, this is your new home~. It’s not scary, so take your time coming in.

Facility Staff: This little one’s name is Salmon.*

Misumi: Salmon-chan! I’m looking forward to it~.

Salmon: …

Facility Staff: This little one has gotten somewhat used to being around people, but it seems like they’re still a little timid…

Facility Staff: I would appreciate it if you were able to slowly become acquainted with one another.

Misumi: Got it!

Facility Staff: If anything happens, feel free to contact me anytime. Well then, I’m looking forward to it.

Misumi: Thank you very much!

Misumi: Now it’s just the two of us~. Salmon-chan, let’s get along from here on out.

Salmon: …

Misumi: (They’re staring at me from inside the cage all the way over there…They must be feeling stressed since they just got here.)

Misumi: (Maybe they’d like to be left alone for a while~…)

Misumi: Well then Salmon-chan, I’m going to step out for a bit so call me if you need anything!

[Leaves]

Salmon: …

[Outside]

Kumon: Ah, Sumi-san! The cat finally arrived, right? How’s it going?

Misumi: They seem kind of stressed.

Misumi: So, to make sure they to get used to our room I was thinking that I should give them some alone time~!

Kumon: I see. Then, I’ll make sure not to go into our room for the time being as well!

Misumi: Sorry for dragging you into this, Kumon.

Kumon: No worries! If anything, when I heard that we were going to be living with a cat, I was really really looking forward to it!

Misumi: Kumon, thank you!

Kumon: Anyways, those clothes are really animal variety show-esque! Did the staff prepare them for you?

Misumi: That’s right~! These overalls are nice, aren’t they!

Notes:

1. Literally the word for salmon in Japanese, しゃけ (shake) written in katakana to be シャケ

Muku: Kumon-kun, good morning…Are you awake?

Kumon: Ah! Sorry Muku, I kinda overslept—! I’ll get changed right now, so just wait a bit!

Muku: Fufu, seems like he’s awake.

Muku: Then I’ll be waiting outside.

Kumon: Yeah, I’ll be right there!

[Later]

Kumon: Sorry for the hold up—!

Muku: No no, it’s ok.

Muku: Well then, now that Kumon-kun has arrived, we’ll be starting our run.

Muku: One’s form is very important after waking up, so I will be turning the camera off for a bit.

[Later]

Muku: Earlier while we were in the middle of our run, we came across some empty cans that had fallen on the road, so we changed our route a bit to throw them away in the trash can here in the park.

Muku: Ah, and Kumon-kun has gone to buy us some water from the vending machine.

Muku: To be honest, my motto or goal is to “do three good deeds a day”…

Muku: And with this, I’ve completed my first deed of the day pretty quickly! It’d be nice if I could complete the other two somewhere else.

Kumon: Sorry for the wait, Muku!

Muku: Ah, Kumon-kun has returned.

Muku: After this, we’ll be running back to the dorm. So I’ll be turning the camera off now!

[Later]

Kumon: We’re home—!

Muku: We’re home.

Omi: Welcome home, you two.

Kumon: Uwahh, looks so good!

Omi: Haha, I made sure to prepare both of your portions right away.

Muku: Yes, thank you very much.

[Turns on the camera]

Muku: Omi-san has prepared our breakfast here today. The Egg Benedict…it looks so delicious!

Muku: Also, I was given some of a vegetable-fruit smoothie that Azami-kun had made.

Muku: Well then, thank you for the food.

Muku: Nom nom… The Egg Benedict is really delicious!

Muku: The smoothie as well, the flavor of the fruits are really strong and makes it easy to drink, it’s very refreshing and delicious.

Muku: Now, I would like to focus on my breakfast, so I will be leaving the camera on the table here.

Muku: It’s a bit embarrassing but…please enjoy watching me eat my meal for the time being.

[Later]

Muku: …Thank you for the meal!

Muku: And with that, this has been my morning VLOG. How did you like it, everyone?

Muku: I hope this video has allowed all of you to get to know me better.

Muku: Please look forward to the afternoon segment of the VLOG!

[Later]

Muku: (My segment of the VLOG is being released today, I wonder if everyone has watched it…)

Muku: Ah, there’s so many comments!

Comment: “This is like the ideal morning!”

Comment: “It’s just as amazing as I had imagined!”

Muku: Wah, I’m so happy!

Muku: There’s people who even wrote, “I’ll try to spend my time in a similar manner!”…!

Muku: (I’m really happy that everyone was able to get to know me better, even if it was just a little bit. I’m glad I did this project!)

Muku: Next is Itaru-san’s VLOG, I can’t wait to watch it.

[Later]

Muku: (It’s been two weeks since my segment of the VLOG was released…It seems like Itaru-san’s afternoon segment hasn’t been uploaded yet.)

Kazunari: Mukkun, wassup?

Muku: Ah, I was just wondering why Itaru-san’s segment wasn’t uploaded on the scheduled posting date.

Muku: People on SNS are wondering things like, “The afternoon segment isn’t here yet, huh?” and “When is it coming out?”…Did something happen with Itaru-san?

Kazunari: Oh that, apparently Itarun hasn’t been able to wake up before noon whenever he’s had a day off, so the daytime segment hasn’t been filmed yetsies.

Muku: Eh, is that so?

Sakyo: It’s just as he said. Arisugawa and I have already finished filmin’ our segments, but we can’t upload them until the daytime segment has been finished, and who knows when that’ll be.

Muku: So the evening and nighttime segments have already been completed.

Sakyo: Yeah. We can’t exactly force Chigasaki out of bed just to make him film, and it wouldn’t do us any good to let the world see him lookin’ disheveled, so we have no choice but to wait…

Sakyo: If it continues like this, there’s a good chance that we might have to scrap the project all together, or have to assign the daytime segment to someone else.

Muku: Everyone was looking forward to the VLOG, so it would be nice if we could continue the project…

Kazunari: We’ve already completed the morning segment, so I think it’ll be better for us to hand it over to someone else!

Sakyo: Well, the probability of that happenin’ seems higher.

Kazuanri: But, it all depends on Itarun!

Muku: Yeah, you’re right.

Muku: (…May Itaru-san be able to wake up before noon on his next day off!)