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Ramo: Yes, it doesn’t matter. As long as iit has the ingredients it can even make a smoothie. As expected of the Kagami’s technology.

Eiri: If it’s easy to use I’m assuming they plan to release this to the market?

Ramo: They plan to ease the life in the middle class by making this affordable. It seems like more people will stop going to cafes.

Eiri: If the functionalities are too good, people will end up losing their jobs.

Ramo: That might be true. I’ve been borrowing this machine for about a week already, but I can’t even remember what life before having this machine was like anymore.

Eiri: You seem to be liking it. Come to think about it, Hiero was complaining how their AI chef can only make omurice.

Ramo: Is that so? I wonder if that’s even allowed with their technology. Maybe it’s not updated?

Eiri: I don’t know because I haven’t seen it myself.

Ramo: Well Hiero is not familiar with those kinds of stuff and doesn’t bother to ask for help. Maybe I’ll go visit him to check.

Eiri: It would help if you could. He’s getting thinner again and it’s kind of bothering me. Hekiru is also worried about Hiero’s unhealthy diet.

Ramo: Ah that’s because Hekiru’s constantly monitoring Hiero’s health. Especially since we’ve decided to join ENLIGHTRIBE. If the numbers start looking bad it notifies them.

Eiri: Numbers? What does that mean?

Ramo: Oh, was it alright that I mentioned it? I might have said too much.

Eiri: Is it a secret with Hekiru? Please tell me.

Ramo: Heiro’s always wearing that choker right?

Eiri: The one with the emerald?

Ramo: It’s actually made by the Houou together with the Kagami’s AI technologies to monitor Hiero’s health.

Eiri: Does Hiero know about it?

Ramo: Truth be told, Hiero knows nothing about it. He’d definitely not like it if he knew.

Eiri: I can imagine him making a big fuss about it if he knew. So, since when have you been getting his data?

Ramo: Remember when he fainted during that business trip last summer? That’s when we changed the choker.

Eiri: So you’ve been survaling his health for over a year now?

Ramo: Survaling is not a good word, Eiri. We’re just worried about him because he’s like a little brother. I’m sure you can understand.

Eiri: I mean yes, but-

Ramo: I do feel bad for him but it’s not like we can attend college together and it would be bad if he passed out again.

Eiri: That time was hard. You were the one who found him first right? 

Ramo: Yes. I saw his cat Gamos come to my house so I thought something was up. If Gamo wasn’t around…

Eiri: He was saved by his cat.

Ramo: Hiero’s still in his teens. It would have been better if he was living with his family or with some helpers like us so that someone could look over him, but he doesn’t even have any permanent helpers.

Eiri: It's good that he wants to be independent, but it might have been too early for him.

Ramo: That’s why Hiero and Gamos have their chokers.

Eiri: Not telling Hiero is for his own good.

Ramo: Because of his personality, yeah. It would be nice if he could rely on us more.

Eiri: It can’t be helped because he’s still a kid.

Ramo: Hearing you say that about it makes me feel bad for Hiero. Hiero is quite similar to the old you, back when me and Hekiru first met you.

Eiri: Is that so? I wasn’t that stubborn though.

Ramo: Am I wrong? I remember you looking at us with eyes of distrust. And you don’t laugh.

Eiri: I don’t mean to be like that. There just wasn’t anything interesting to laugh at.

Ramo: Hekiru would be shocked to hear that because he was trying a lot of stuff to make you happy.

Eiri: Come to think about it, did it have something to do with me when you stopped for a year to match me and Hekiru’s grade level?

Ramo: What’s up with that? Why are you bringing it up now?

Eiri: All this time I’ve been wondering if you did it to let me blend in in high school. I didn’t see any other reason for you to take a break that time.

Ramo: Say Eiri, did you have a good student life?

Eiri: Yes, of course. I have nothing but good memories. That’s why we’re still friends.

Ramo: If that’s what you think then I’m satisfied.

Eiri: It is as I thought.

Ramo: Our drinks might be ready. I’ll go check on them in the kitchen. Wait here Eiri.

Episode 39 (ENLIGHTRIBE RADIO　第39回　With DRAMA)

Ramo: The bagels were all delicious.

Eiri: I didn’t think you’d finish them, did you need more?

Ramo: Bring some again next time. I’d be happy to try them for you.

Eiri: That’s very reliable. I’ll bring over some other sweets next time.

Ramo: Of course. I don’t have any preference when it comes to sweets. So Eiri, what’s up. You didn’t come here just for this right?

Eiri: You saw through me huh. You’re sharp.

Ramo: I thought it was quite rare for you to come over to my place. Did Hekiru ask you to check on me?

Eiri: Yeah, it’s as you said. Hekiru is very worried about you.

Ramo: Worried? Is it because I’m not focused on creating our songs? My parents have been getting me a lot of composition jobs recently.

Eiri: That’s not just it. Looking at the bags under your eyes, there must be something else that’s bothering you

Ramo: I have eyebags? Oh, it’s true. I didn’t realize it because I haven’t been leaving the house recently.

Eiri: You’re doing a radio during midnight right?

Ramo: R-radio? What are you talking about?

Eiri: Ride to the Edge, that’s the title of the radio. You’re the DJ, aren’t you?

Ramo: Ride to… I wonder, I don’t know about it.

Eiri: I can tell by listening to the voice. I heard from a young helper that there’s this radio that suddenly starts at midnight. I also heard that ESMERALDA’s songs have played there before so I tried listening to it.

Ramo: Hmm and then?

Eiri: The voice I heard at the start was absolutely you. There’s no way I would mishear that. I don’t plan on telling Hekiru or Hiero about it so tell me what that is about.

Ramo: I guess it can’t be helped that you found out. You’re the first one to realize.

Eiri: Is that so? I think anybody can tell by listening to your voice.

Ramo: I’ve been doing that radio since I was a student. It was apparently famous for a while, but you’re the only one who realized that it was me.

Eiri: You’ve been doing it for that long? Why were you hiding it from us? Were you planning to keep it a secret until someone found out?

Ramo: Hmm, kind of. I was planning to keep it a secret because it was against the law.

Eiri: Against the law? I’ve never heard about that.

Ramo: There’s a law that limits the radio waves saying that they should only reach the upper class and middle class. But my radio doesn’t have that limit and even the people living in the lower class can listen to it as long as they know the frequency.

Eiri: I didn’t know about that limit. To think that even signal is restricted there.

Ramo: Most people don’t know about it. I just found out while reading through some family documents.

Eiri: Does that mean that people in Rainfall (lower class) don’t have much opportunity to be exposed to new songs.

Ramo: I wonder. New songs may be being created there. But I would be happy if they are able to listen to my radio and know new songs.

Eiri: Does radio even exist in the place? I’ve heard that the place is dark and gloomy as the name of the place suggests.

Ramo: When I took a break from school I secretly went to the streets near Rainfall.

Eiri: Isn’t that illegal?! Going near the area is already against the law.

Ramo: “I went there to look into something for the Toride family”. See, I can just make up reasons like that, so there’s no problem.

Eiri: The Toride name seems like a convenient one. And then? How was it? Did you see any residences?

Ramo: I went at night so I didn’t see much, but I was able to hear some laughter and music from a building that looks like ruins.

Eiri: Songs huh.

Ramo: It didn’t matter if they were good or bad, but you could tell that they were really enjoying themselves.

Eiri: I see.

Ramo: Then it made me think if behind the history of these classes, did music play a part in it.

Eiri: That’s a very you way of thinking.

Ramo: So when I heard that ENLIGHTRIBE was open regardless of class I was very excited.

Eiri: Is that so? Hiero was very against it though.

Ramo: It’s not like the people there are bad, it’s just that we were educated to think that way. It’s not like Hiero’s bad

Eiri: A difference of knowledge. So no one’s in the wrong.

Ramo: I want them to think we’re good. Not because we’re in the upper class, but because we’re ESMERALDA.

Eiri: I see. I agree. I don’t like the idea of getting bias treatment because of our names.

Ramo: We passed through the first screening, but we don’t know how we placed, and we don’t know what’s happening in the second screening so we can’t really put our guards down.

Eiri: That’s true. If you’re done with the new songs I would love to hear them. If there’s anything I can do I want to help.

Ramo: There’s a draft I haven’t asked Hekiru to listen to. I want to hear your thoughts on it.

Eiri: Of course, let me hear it

Ramo: Thanks. Let me prepare it.

Bonus: Ride to the Edge -> bring “to” to the front of the title -> To Ride -> Toride (Ramo)

Eiri: Ice cream only?

Hiero: It’s not the small cup, I ate the 470ml big one! That has quite some calories.

Eiri: Having just ice cream won’t give you the nutrients you need. You should eat something more nutritious or you might get sick.

Hiero: It can’t be helped. Our AI chef is quite stupid but I can’t really complain because it’s a product of the Kagami family, but it’s really not good.

Eiri: It’s still being developed right? People thought it was good at the release announcement, but is it not?

Hiero: It is amazing that it can cook food from scratch, but it doesn’t really taste like anything. And it can only make omurice.

Eiri: Just one kind?

Hiero: Yes, just omurice.

Eiri: I see why it’s hard.

Hiero: It can make ketchup art, but I’m not looking for the quality of that.

Eiri: What if you make a suggestion to the development team? I think your opinion as a user will be helpful to them.

Hiero: If I do that then I’d have to talk to my siblings and I don’t want that. It’s a pain having to contact them.

Eiri: Is that so? But having omurice and ice cream only is not healthy for you. Why don’t you try cooking sometimes?

Hiero: I don’t want to. It’s troublesome. The time it takes to make the food is much longer than the time to eat it, if you think about it like that isn’t it inefficient?

Eiri: I’ve never thought about it like that. But I rather enjoy cooking.

Hiero: Eh?! Eiri you cook?! Even if you have all these capable helpers?

Eiri: When I have time I ask them to teach me some easy recipes like pastas.

Hiero: Make me some! I want to try your cooking!

Eiri: If you help me I’d let you try it.

Hiero: Why do I have to help too…

Eiri: Then you’re fine with not eating it?

Hiero: Hmm I’ll decide what I want to eat, so you learn how to make it then teach me.

Eiri: Fine.

Hiero: Come to think of it, you also clean your own room right? I heard it from Ramo before and was surprised.

Eiri: Yeah, but it’s just my room so it’s not a big deal.

Hiero: Not a big deal?! It is a big deal! To think that the heir of the Futabagi family is cleaning!

Eiri: You’re exaggerating. I just want to do the things around me by myself, that’s all.

Hiero: You’re weird. Another article about you was published recently.

Eiri: Oh that stupid gossip again.

Hiero: “Heir of the Futabagi family walking around in the streets of the middle class” with a picture.

Eiri: I cannot understand why those kinds of things become articles.

Hiero: Maybe it’s because they feel a gap with how you don’t act like you’re from  the upper class despite being the heir of a prestigious family.

Eiri: Walk the street, people take pictures. Fail to meet the expectations of people, you get judged. What do the writers and readers even want from me.

Hiero: Maybe they think of you as a prince-like character.

Eiri: I hope they get satisfied with that by looking at Hekiru.

Hiero: Haha Hekiru is pretty good with the media and I kind of respect him for that.

Eiri: If you tell me to take Hekiru’s place even for just a day I don’t think I can last.

Hiero: I get that! Last time Hekiru got caught up in a paparazzi he was even striking a pose! “Be sure to take my good angle” is what is said. He probably has a loose screw.

Eiri: That’s very like him. Ramo would find the cameraman trying to take a picture of him and would even give him a drink.

Hiero: What?! Then I guess his screw is getting loose too. But they’ve recently been getting too active, it’s like we don’t have our privacy anymore.

Eiri: All the more when we passed the initial screening of ENLIGHTRIBE. There’s a lot of people around us who don’t think well of ESMERALDA passing the screening too. I guess it can’t be helped.

Hiero: I wish they would just leave us alone.

Eiri: It might be most important to live while not paying much attention to them.

Hiero: I see. It’s just some peasant nonsense, I guess we can leave them alone.

Eiri: It’s about time, let’s go to Hekiru’s house. If we’re going to walk we have to get going.

Hiero: Eh?! We’re going to walk again?! But it’s raining today!  Let’s take the car. My driver is already waiting outside anyway.

Eiri: I see, it’s raining. Then I guess it can’t be helped. I’ll leave it to you.

Hiero: Okay, I’ll tell him to pull up somewhere we won’t get wet. Let’s head to the front gate.

Eiri: Okay.

Episode 36 (ENLIGHTRIBE RADIO　第36回　With DRAMA)

Hiero: O~h? It seems like no one is here yet.

Eiri: I guess there was no need to leave early.

Hiero: I told you no one would be here yet.

Eiri: We should have had some bagel sandwiches before we left.

Hiero: That’s true! I’m hungry.

Eiri: Let’s ask Hekiru to ask his chef to make us something when he comes.

Hiero: I agree! Say, don’t we always agree on a meeting time? But then no one ever comes on time.

Eiri: Come to think about it, there’s always someone running late.

Hiero: It’s mostly Hekiru though. Makes you wonder why we gather at his place but he’s always not here.

Eiri: It may not seem like it, but Hekiru is very busy with the Houou business. A big majority of the work he does we do not even see. 

Hiero: I mean I understand that…

Eiri: As for Ramo, he’s just like that. It’s raining today too so he might still be asleep. He said he sleeps well, especially on rainy days.

Hiero: Ramo is really like a cat, isn’t he? Our cat also sleeps well on rainy days. Not that I like the rain or anything.

Eiri: It’s not like we’re in a rush or anything. Let’s just wait for them.

Hiero: Come to think about it, were they also this tardy when they were students. You know what they were like right?

Eiri: Ah, for Hekiru going to school was like work so I’ve never seen him late.

Hiero: I see. Hekiru who’s carrying the Houou name can’t be running late attending a school under his name. How about Ramo?

Eiri: We were in different departments in college so I don’t know about that, but back in high school he was mostly asleep in class.

Hiero: But Ramo had good grades right? But I guess he can’t compare to you who skipped grades.

Eiri: If he can be the top of his batch while sleeping in class, I’m sure he could have skipped grades too if he tried. Come to think about it, he might just be matching me and Hekiru.

Hiero: I see. Since the program in the last year is quite different, if he was a batch higher then he wouldn’t be able to be with you two. Ahh I wish I was also around your age.

Eiri: I just remembered, Ramo also took a year off to do whatever he wanted. Speaking of grade level, he would have been the oldest.

Hiero: Is that possible? Was he sick? Did he fail to fit it?

Eiri: No, I don't think he had a reason. He already decided to take a break before he even started high school.

Hiero: Aren’t the rules a bit too lax?!

Eiri: Maybe he just wanted to be in the same grade as Hekiru? I’m not quite sure though.

Hiero: I see. It’s because Ramo took a break that he was able to be together with Hekiru who went through high school normally and you who skipped grades.

Eiri: And since we were in the same class for three years, I think the Houou family played some strings.

Hiero: For sure! That sure is nice. Unlike the three of you I’m five grades below, so everything up to the uniform was already different.

Eiri: Since you can continuously go up to Houou University, even if you were still in middle school it didn’t really matter.

Hiero: Well, I do go to the high school or university grounds often.

Eiri: We also had lunch together, and we had the same dismissal time.

Hiero: But our school festivals are different right? I was able to go to yours because it was on a different day, but I wish we were able to participate in it together.

Eiri: Is that so? I remember you complaining about it before.

Hiero: Because I’m the only one who’s a university student right now. Ah, I want to hurry up and graduate.

Eiri: What do you plan to do after graduation? Is there anything you want to do?

Hiero: Nothing in mind. Probably taking over the company. I don’t really have anything that I want to do. How about you? Taking over the Futabagi business?

Eiri: That’s what’s planned. 

Hiero: Are you okay with that? Don’t you have anything you want to do?

Eiri:I’m indebted to them because they raised me. I have to fulfill my duties back to them. 

Hiero: That thinking is so like the eldest son. Good thing I have siblings above me, with them being older than me I never have to take responsibility.

Eiri: Responsibility huh. I’ll continue doing the things I want until I take over. As long as we enjoy ENLIGHTRIBE, that’s fine.

Hiero: Are you saying you’re quitting ESMERALDA when you take over?!

Eiri: I wonder. I don’t want to give it up, but it’s not something we can keep doing for fun.

Hiero: So that’s your thoughts about it… I thought you were just accompanying Hekiru on his whims.

Eiri: To be honest I’m not sure if it’s still worth continuing ESMERALDA if we don’t come out as top in ENLIGHTRIBE.

Hiero: Well, true. Things have been getting rough since we passed the first screening too. There’s been a lot of articles too.

Eiri: That’s why we have to show some results so that they can’t complain about ESMERALDA.

Hiero: If we come out first I wonder if we can enjoy some freedom.

Eiri: I’m not quite sure what is the freedom that you envision.

Hiero: My freedom huh… I wonder.

Eiri: Hm? Did you hear a car stop?

Hiero: Hm? You sure have good ears. Hey, let’s hide on the second floor to make them think no one’s around yet.

Eiri: I don’t mind, but what do we do with our stuff?

Hiero: Just bring them with you.

Eiri: Got it.

Tetsuha: That’s right. Just as you know, our store doesn’t really get that busy anyway and Kyo says he doesn’t want to waste time

Toto: I see. Aside from doing the morning bentos, he just has to look after the store while you’re working. It makes sense why he would get bored

Tetsuha: That’s true. Writing articles in his spare time helps us gather information before ENLIGHTRIBE and we can also get money that can be used in the middle class so it’s two birds in one stone.

Toto: That sounds nice, you can get a lot of money from work in the middle class right?

Tetsuha: It’s not a lot. There’s a limit on how much work you can do in a day afterall.

Toto: I see. If only I had the talent to write like Kyo-chan

Tetsuha: Haha, on the contrary Kyo said he wished he had more physical strength. He seemed like he was really concerned about it one time

Toto:Really?!

Tetsuha: Kyo’s not good at physical work unlike you or Shishio. Remember that one time we went mushroom picking and he was the first one to get tired?

Toto: That’s true! He looked so pale!

Tetsuha: He apparently realized he really wasn’t good with physical work.

Toto:I’m surprised. But for us, this is all we have.

Tetsuha: I guess it’s what they call looking for what they don’t have.

Toto: Haha I see.

Tetsuha: Oh yeah, didn’t you come here for something?

Toto: Oh right! Look at this radio.

Tetsuha: Oh, it’s your favorite pocket radio that you’ve had ever since

Toto: Yeah! My beloved partner that has been received your help numerous times

Tetsuha: You sure say things that make me happy. But if you brought your partner to me, does that mean there’s something wrong with it?

Toto: Yeah, it was working fine until yesterday, but then it doesn’t respond anymore no matter what button I press, I wonder what happened. Hello there?

Tetsuha: Let me see.

Toto: Here.

Tetsuha: Did you try changing the batteries?

Toto: Yeah, of course. I borrowed some from Kyo-chan, but it still didn’t work.

Tetsuha: I see. I wonder if something’s wrong inside. I’ll open it.

Toto: Shishio said that if you hit it it would be fixed, but I stopped him!

Tetsuha: That was a close call. Good job stopping him

Toto: I remember you said before that these kinds of gadgets shouldn’t be hit

Tetsuha: That’s right. If you hit it, it might end up hitting some other parts which makes it even more broken.

Tetsuha: Ah, I think I found the problem.

Toto: Really?! Would I be able to use it again?!

Tetsuha: Yes, do you see this coil, it’s kind of elevated. So let’s just push it back a bit. See how it’s connected again?

Toto: Oh!!! You’re right!!!

Tetsuha: Then we just stick it so that it doesn’t come off again. And… done. This should be working again

Toto: Cool!! It’s like magic!

Tetsuha: Try turning it on

Toto: Oh! It’s working again!

Tetsuha: That’s good. Seems like you can keep using it.

Toto: Thank you!! Now I can continue listening to the radio.

Tetsuha: You’re welcome. You really liked radio ever since.

Toto: Yeah! Because you can listen to a lot of songs on it. Plus you get to learn about stuff you probably wouldn’t know about.

Tetsuha: That’s true. Even if we can listen to songs online, it’s usually limited to the few genres we like, unlike if you listen from the radio you can listen to all sorts.

Toto: Yes! If I become famous someday I would also like to have my own radio program to be able to popularize different kinds of songs too.

Tetsuha: I’m sure you can do it! As your band member, be sure to call me as a guest.

Toto: Of course! Be sure to come,

Tetsuha: I’m looking forward to it. The radio you’re listening to is called Ride to the… something

Toto: Ride to the Edge!

Tetsuha: That’s right. I always forget the name. It’s not a regular program right?

Toto: Yeah. That’s how it was before, but recently it’s aired quite often

Tetsuha: I see, did the DJ change?

Toto: I don’t think so. The voice of the person speaking is still the same as before so I think it’s still the same person.

Tetsuha: Then maybe it got popular so it became a regular.

Toto: It’s apparently because they want to play the songs of the bands who got through the first screening of ENLIGHTRIBE. So I’m thinking that our song might be played too!

Tetsuha: That would be nice. Is our turn soon?

Toto: I thought they would be starting from bands with the letter A and follow the aiueo order (T/L: a kind of Japanese phonetic system) but then it’s not quite

Tetsuha: If it’s random then you have to listen everyday or else you’ll miss it

Toto: Exactly! Ah, but remember that band called ESMERALDA we met in the online briefing?

Tetsuha: Oh the band from the upper class filled with rich people?

Toto: Yeah. Their song was the one played last in the ENLIGHTRIBE special episode

Tetsuha: I see. I wonder if it’s because they’re a sponsor of Ride to the Edge.

Toto: Hm? Sponsor?

Tetsuha: They’re from the upper class right? They might be paying the radio as a form of support, but also to have their song played on air.

Toto: I see. Since we didn’t give them any money, then that means our song won’t be played? Shock…

Tetsuha: Toto, don’t be too sad. We put our all into those songs so I’m sure they would reach someone. Plus, we passed ENLIGHTRIBE’s first screening

Toto: It’s because they thought our song was good that we were able to proceed to the second screening too.

Tetsuha: That’s right. We have to be thankful for just passing.

Toto: Even if our song doesn’t get played in this ENLIGHTRIBE special, I’m not giving up until they want to play our song!

Tetsuha: That’s the spirit.

Toto: Also, it’s almost time for dinner.

Tetsuha: I got it, I’ll go over once I’m done cleaning up.

Toto: I’ll go ahead of you then.

Tetsuha: Roger.

Episode 33 (ENLIGHTRIBE RADIO　第33回　With DRAMA)

Tetsuha: Oh, good morning Toto

Toto: Good morning Tecchi

Tetsuha: You seem sleepy. Did you spend the night listening to Ride to the Edge?

Toto: Yeah. It was raining last night and the signal seemed to be clearer which made it nice to listen to it.

Tetsuha: That’s good. Gotta be thankful for the rain I guess. You said they were still doing the ENLIGHTRIBE special right?

Toto: Yes! Our song was played on air! The very first song!

Tetsuha: Really?!

Toto: I guess they would play our songs even if we’re not a what you call sponsor

Tetsuha: We were probably lucky

Toto: Maybe because the DJ took an interest in us?

Tetsuha: If that’s the case then that would be nice

Toto: I was preparing myself for when they play our song, but since it was the first one to be played.

Tetsuha: You got too surprised?

Toto: Yeah! I got too excited and I ended up not being able to sleep. I kept thinking that I had to sleep, but in the end I listened to the show up until the end

Tetsuha: The more you think that you have to sleep, the more it doesn’t happen. But won’t your lack of sleep affect your work today?

Toto: I’m a little sleepy but it’s fine. Kyo-chan said that today’s morning deliveries will be less than usual so I’ll probably just take a nap when I get home.

Tetsuha: That sounds like a good idea. The bento business Kyo started is working out because you’re there to deliver them. I’m sure you’ll be sleepy before your nap, so be careful when you go out.

Toto: Yeah, got it! I won’t push myself too hard.

Tetsuha: We’re also going to the middle class next week so be sure to take care of your health.

Toto: Oh right! Kyo-chan was saying how it might be a good idea to bring our own bento.

Tetsuha : I see, it might be a good idea just in case we get hungry along the way since there’s on the way. We can have tea in our tumblrs and make some onigiris.

Toto: We have to bring a big back

Tetsuha: It might be better that way

Toto: Got it! I’ll get ready with my biggest bag. We’re going to leave early in the morning right?

Tetsuha: Yep. It’s not only because we don’t want to look suspicious to other people, but the walk to the middle class is quite far.

Toto: You’ve been there a few times right? Do you still think it’s far

Tetsuha: It’s very far. Just going there and coming back makes me exhausted

Toto: You feel more tired than happy being able to go to the middle class?

Tetsuha: Not much of happiness… because there’s also the fear of getting caught. But going there is essential in order to get money we can use in the middle class so it can’t be helped.

Toto: You’re taking the items that don’t sell well here to sell it in the middle class right? Do they just buy anything?

Tetsuha: We’re just a recycle shop so we just usually sell whatever we find in the trash piles that still can be used.

Toto: Yeah. So sometimes we get some things we don’t know how to use

Tetsuha: Sometimes in those small things there are some rare parts so people buy them for a good price

Toto: But but the people who bought the items from you don’t know they were recycled right? 

Tetsuha: Yeah, they don’t know

Toto: Does that mean that they’re unknowingly using the things that you fixed

Tetsuha: That’s how it is

Toto: So if you weren’t around, trash just remains trash?

Tetsuha: As long as there’s no one who does what I do, then trash just remains trash

Toto: Then that makes you a person the middle class should be thankful for! They should even give you recognition for it

Tetsuha: That’s an exaggeration

Toto: Really?

Tetsuha: Because I’m just investing in the things that are only available in the middle class.

Toto: I see. Come to think of it, you use the money to buy medicine or things that are nowhere to be found here.

Tetsuha: That’s right. Because the medicines we can get here are quite limited.

Toto: There used to be a hospital here right? I heard that the building on the mountaintop used to be a hospital.

Tetsuha: The plan got canceled before it was even finish, so you could call it the place that was supposed to be the hospital

Toto: So the place we’re staying at can be called the place that was supposed to be the public hall?

Tetsuha: No, this place used to be the public hall. When I was born it was still here

Toto: This place was supposed to be something like the one in the middle class right

Tetsuha: That’s right. Before the construction was stopped there was supposed to be a way to the middle class, but now it’s all canceled

Toto: But if the construction wasn’t canceled, then we wouldn’t even have a place to stay or practice. Then maybe the cancellation was for the better.

Tetsuha: That’s true. We might not have even met if this class system wasn’t implemented

Toto: Eh?!?! I don’t want that! If we suddenly time leap and the world changes, I’ll definitely find you and ask you to be my band member. Tecchi, be sure to join me!

Tetsuha: Time leap.. I got it, I’ll definitely find the three of you.

Toto: Hehe, that’s good

Tetsuha: Now that you’re relieved, let’s go eat breakfast

Toto: It’s fine, he says it’s his punishment for waking up late

Kyo: Guess it sounds like him to do that. He could have told me before leaving

Toto: We decided to wash our own dishes because you cook the food right?

Kyo: Well yes, but it doesn’t make that much of a difference adding one plate so he could just let me know if he’s busy

Toto: No, no. If you say that we’ll start getting spoiled by you

Kyo: Okay okay, got it. So we’ll continue with washing our own dishes

Toto: Yes! That’s important! Anyway, what have you been looking at? Can I borrow your tablet thing

Kyo: Oh, this. I’m thinking of the article I have to write today, but I can’t seem to make it well.

Toto: Uwah~ That’s a lot of words. Just looking at it makes me dizzy

Kyo: I feel: you, that’s what I thought too

Toto: You thought that too?! This is the job Tecchi told you about right? Are you writing an article for a news site?

Kyo: Yep. I’m making an article that puts together the happenings in the middle class so that people can catch up on the news quickly

Toto: Catch up on the news quickly? Why?

Kyo: If it’s shorter, even busy people can read it. There are a lot of people who want to get a lot of information in a short amount of time.

Toto: I see. But it seems hard to put it together. Have you gotten used to it? Is it easier to do now?

Kyo: It hasn’t been easy, but I think I’m getting used to it. It’s interesting to know what’s happening in the middle class because we don’t know much living here

Toto: Tecchi was saying how hardworking and passionate you were about learning. To think that you’d look for more work on top of your current ones.

Kyo: Is that so? Weekday mornings are usually allotted for making the bentos for sale, but you’re the one who delivers them. And even if I’m assigned to look after Tetsuha’s shop in the afternoon, it’s not really that busy there.

Toto: That might be true…

Kyo: Being able to work in my free time is a good thing.

Toto: But but, don’t you get tired from working all the time

Kyo: Not at all. People living in the center of the middle class might be working even more.

Toto: Is that so? There’s a lot of rich people living in the center right?

Kyo: Not really, based on the articles I’ve created that’s not the case. Housing in the center is quite expensive, plus they’re experiencing a declining economy

Toto: Does that mean not being able to get a lot of money even if they work?

Kyo: Something like that. There are also cases where their current work can’t supply their needs anymore

Toto: Eh?! So they have to start working part time on top of their work?

Kyo: That seems like the case for some people. There are a lot of people who choose to make delivery services as their part time job. In the middle class they deliver food, daily necessities, and apparently anything else

Toto: Ehh?! Then that doesn’t make any difference from where we are. To think there are also jobs like that over there.

Kyo: A lot of them follow a commission system where you get paid depending on how many you deliver so it feels rewarding

Toto: Cool! I want to try it!

Kyo: If you were born in the middle class I’m sure you would have chosen to be a delivery man

Toto: Yep! I’ll be delivering at full speed until I run out of energy. How about you? What kind of work do you want to be in if you were born in the middle class

Kyo: Me? Hmmmm… I like cooking so maybe something related to food?

Toto: Then will you become a chef? The kind who cooks for rich people?

Kyo: No, probably in a small restaurant where different people can taste my cooking

Toto: Will there be delivery there?

Kyo: Probably if there’s a demand for it

Toto: Then I’ll deliver it! I’ll carefully deliver the food you put your heart into!

Kyo: That’s not really much different from what we are doing right now, is it

Toto: Oh! It seems like it

Kyo: That probably means we’re fit to live anywhere

Toto: I guess so

Kyo: Oh right, the bentos to be delivered for today are over there

Toto: Oh that’s a lot! But it’s probably alright since it fits in the box

Kyo: Don’t push yourself too hard. There’s more than usual today so be careful

Toto: Okay! What’s that?

Kyo: Oh, that’s Shishio’s bento. Seems like he forgot it

Toto: I see, since he left in a rush. Don’t worry, I’ll bring this to Shishio too

Kyo: That would be nice. I’m sure he’ll get hungry doing manual labor.

Toto: Where was Shishio working today again?

Kyo: If I’m not mistaken, he said something like the East Tower?

Toto: I think I know already! They’re repairing something over there. I’ll probably get there asking directions

Kyo: I see, then I’ll leave it to you. Want to take some onigiri with you?

Toto: Nope, I’m fine! I’ll come back if I get hungry

Kyo: Got it. Assuming that Shishio’s eating at work, guess the three of us are having lunch together.

Toto: Yep! Then I’ll go now

Kyo: Be careful.

Toto: I will~ See you later

Kyo: See you later

Episode 30 (ENLIGHTRIBE RADIO　第30回　With DRAMA)

Toto: I’m back~!

Kyo: Oh, welcome back Toto. Good job on the morning deliveries. There were quite a lot but you’re back earlier than usual

Toto: Right?! It might be a new record for me!

Kyo: You were aiming for a new record?

Toto: Well yeah! You know, I changed my usual delivery route to deliver Shishio’s bento and then something lucky happened!

Kyo: Oh? Which route did you take?

Toto: I passed through the town square as a shortcut. Did you know that there have been exercise sessions in the town square that started about 3 months ago?

Kyo: Is that the one Shishio was talking about before? He said more people started joining 

Toto: Yes that one! There were apparently only about two to three people when they started, but now they have over 20 participants!

Kyo: Well, that’s amazing! Everyone’s starting to think about their health. What about it?

Toto: When I passed by they were exercising, and some of the old people who were supposed to be the recipients were there! So when they finished, ¼ of the deliveries were done too

Kyo: So that’s why. That is very efficient. It could also bring us new customers if they continue exercising at the same time

Toto: There were already people who were interested so I took note of it! Here’s the list! 

Kyo: Nice one Toto! To think that you would also advertise there

Toto: Because the food you make is delicious! So I want more people to try it. Plus, I want them to stay healthy

Kyo: Right, we have to repay them back for their support

Toto: They used to look after us when we were kids after all. Right, are you done with the article you were working on this morning?

Kyo: It’s done. Here.

Toto: Oh!!! It became so much shorter! Was it harder this time?

Kyo: A bit. The article was quite long too, so I had to start from understanding it. But it was quite a good study

Toto: Do you also write articles about ENLIGHTRIBE?

Kyo: Sometimes. Like articles about bands that are being interested upon

Toto: Eh?! Then is there an article about us?

Kyo: I don’t think there is… It would actually bad for us if there was

Toto: Why?! Isn’t it a good thing to have ourselves known?

Kyo: It would be a good thing to be famous, but it would be bad if people found out we are from the lower class

Toto: Oh I see. Is it really something that would get revealed?

Kyo: The more mysterious something is, the more people would want to know. Plus, there’s no information about where we’re from

Toto: I see. Even if we want to make ourselves known, we can’t

Kyo: Gossips are a hot topics in articles

Toto: Gossip?

Kyo: There are some journalists who dig up information about people and use it to write badly about them. It would be bad if those people got onto us

Toto: I see. Among the bands who joined ENLIGHTRIBE, is there anyone who has been gossiped about?

Kyo: I think ESMERALDA. Well, regardless of ENLIGHTRIBE, I think those people often get written about in articles

Toto: Oh those rich people?

Kyo: Apparently people in the middle class don’t think well of those in the upper class, so they tend to pick up even the slightest gossips

Toto: For example?

Kyo: Their company, family are a given, but sometimes they include what they wear, or even what they have for meals, even the slightest details

Toto: There are people who read those kinds of things? Does that mean they have a lot of fans?

Kyo: They’re not all fans, there are also some who write hate about them. These kinds of articles are meant to get them more money the more people pay attention to them. They say that gossip gets you the most money

Toto: Then does that mean rich people don’t have freedom? Since a lot of journalists go after them

Kyo: I wonder. They might not have privacy, but they definitely live a better life than us because they can buy everything with money

Toto: If we were super famous, would things like Shishio oversleeping get turned into an article?

Kyo: With a picture on top of that!

Toto: Wow! That’s so embarrassing

Kyo: But if we’re rich we would probably have an assistant who would wake us up

Toto: I see, then there would be no reason to be late. But what about if he forgot his bento

Kyo: There would probably be no need for a bento. He could just eat out

Toto: Their lifestyle is so different for ours I can’t even imagine when an embarrassing picture would be taken

Kyo: That’s true

Toto: Oh right! I got this a while ago. Almost forgot to show you

Kyo: Wow, that’s a lot of vegetables

Toto: They said the sizes are different because of the recent typhoon

Kyo: I don’t mind. I’m actually thankful we get to receive so much

Toto: The tomatoes might have gotten squished… Sorry, I should have handled it better

Kyo: Don’t mind it. Tomatoes are really soft, but we can still eat them so no problem. I’ll make your favorite tomato soup with it.

Toto: Yay!!

Kyo: Who did you get these from?

Toto: While I was going to Shishio’s workplace, there was an old man with a farm and said to take it because they have extras

Kyo: Then we have to give him something in return

Toto: I’ll go help out in their farm once I’m done with the deliveries

Kyo: That sounds like the best option. I’m sure they’d feel energized looking at your smile too

Toto: I’ll share my energy with everyone!

Kyo: Don’t try too hard, okay? Let’s have lunch. Call Tetsuha from his room

Azumi: That’s not it. Plus, it’s impossible to see someone from the Houou family walking alone, isn’t it?

Izumi: That might be true, but I think that he should at least keep his time. He’s even making you wait. That’s overtime. The time you spend with me gets shorter too.

Azumi: Sorry, but it can’t be helped because it’s part of work. I’ll go straight home after this, okay?

Izumi: …

Azumi: Izu

Izumi: Fine. Give me a message when you’re done.

Azumi: Oh, looks like Hekiru-san’s done. I’ll get back to you later.

Izumi: Okay

Azumi: Hekiru-san, good evening.

Hekiru: I made you wait a while, didn’t I

Azumi: No worries sir.

Hekiru: There were quite a number of guests tonight. Recently I’ve been keeping you waiting. The Madams won’t let me go even if they know my ride is waiting for me.

Azumi: So that was the case. I did think that you might have been held by some people after the dinner party.

Hekiru: You’re right. It seems like the Madams forget their stress when they’re with me.

Azumi: You’re as popular with them as ever. I’ve heard that some people even come from afar to see you.

Hekiru: It’s a surprise. To think that they would want to see me. It’s an honor.

Azumi: It must be expected that they want to see you, with you being the heir of the Houou family.

Hekiru: It’s just the name that they’re looking at. According to my father, the grand prize always gets the honor but it easily creates enemies for you.

Azumi: Come to think of it, I often see a lot of supporters around your father. Mostly women recently.

Hekiru: Well, there’s the right people for the right place. I have to do well with the Madams my father doesn’t deal well with.

Azumi: You really can’t underestimate women in authority these days so the pressure on you must be heavy. You do seem tired these days.

Hekiru: You can tell? Well, just a little. As you know, I’ve been living this kind of life ever since. I’m used to it.

Azumi: But I still think you shouldn’t push yourself too hard.

Hekiru: You worry too much. It makes me happy that you’re concerned. Thank you. Come to think of it, what’s my schedule tomorrow?

Azumi: Tomorrow, in the morning you have a regular meeting in Houhou University followed by a lunch party. In the afternoon you have three meetings, and in the evening, you have another dinner party at 8PM. 

Hekiru: Three meetings huh, that’s fewer than usual. Can you put in a meeting with Ramo in my spare time in the afternoon?

Azumi: Understood. Would it be good to assume that this would be in your secondary house?

Hekiru: Yes, no problem.

Azumi: Understood. I’ll contact him.

Hekiru: I’m looking forward to tomorrow.

Azumi: Is there a new song?

Hekiru: Yes! He told me about it last week but we haven’t been able to work out a schedule for it.

Azumi: I see. You have indeed gotten busier recently. Is Ramo-san feeling sad about it?

Hekiru: I’m the one who’s sad! But thanks to the schedule you made I have time to meet with my friends next week. Thanks.

Azumi: That’s nice to hear. Please do get more time to relax.

Hekiru: Oh right.

Azumi: What’s the matter?

Hekiru: I heard something interesting from the dinner party a while ago and thought that you might be interested in it too.

Azumi: What is it?

Hekiru: It seems like a big event called ENLIGHTRIBE will be taking place.

Azumi: ENLIGHTRIBE? It’s the first time I’m hearing about it.

Hekiru: Me too. Apparently it’s a music fes with the concept of making the world together with the best music.

Azumi: The best music huh. That sounds rather romantic.

Hekiru: The registration is open to all classes and they’re aiming for it to be the biggest event with the largest audience.

Azumi: Where will this big event be held?

Hekiru: I haven’t heard about the details myself but I think they would be making a new place for it, since they're aiming for the largest audience.

Azumi: It can’t be?!

Hekiru: It’s not impossible. On top of that, the fes will be streamed all over the world, so the number of participants both online and offline will be out of this world.

Azumi: Then I guess the idea of making a new place doesn’t sound too wild anymore.

Hekiru: Right?! I’m so excited about it.

Azumi: Isn’t it hosted by your family?

Hekiru: I just heard about it a while ago so there’s no way. But it seems like our company is already one of the main sponsors of the event. It’s the first time I’m hearing about it so I’m thinking of asking my father but it might be a bad idea.

Azumi: What if your father was hoping that you and your friends would join the event?

Hekiru: Hahaha, it might be possible. As you know, my father doesn’t really think well of me doing music. He also wants me to put more focus on my job.

Azumi: What do you think about it?

Hekiru: I’m joining. Regardless of what he says.

Azumi: That’s…

Hekiru: It’s not just because I want to perform, I also want to improve myself, and to be able to do that, I need a rival. Do you see where I’m getting at?

Azumi: I apologize, I don’t think I quite understand. 

Hekiru: What I want to say is how about you join together with your little brother. I think there’s no other place where we can compete head on like this.

Azumi: Out of nowhere… Unlike you, I have no talent for music, so I wouldn’t.

Hekiru: Oh what are you saying? You were the one who taught me about music in the first place.

Azumi: Music… I only taught you how to hold the instrument.

Hekiru: That’s not true. I think of you as my mentor.

Azumi: Mentor… Holding the instrument and playing it are two different things. Your skill now is because of your efforts.

Hekiru: Hekiru… san… You used to call me just Hekiru. At least call me like that when we’re alone.

Azumi: We have to be careful because of the statuses. You never know who could be listening to us.

Hekiru: Don’t say that. I think of you as my brother. Who would even care about statuses at this point.

Azumi: I apologize.

Hekiru: That! You really are too serious. Ah, can you stop the car here for today

Azumi: Are you really okay here? There’s still quite a distance from your house.

Hekiru: It’s fine. Thank you.

Azumi: If it’s because I made the mood bad with my actions, then-

Hekiru: No no, I just wanted to feel the night breeze. You’re too stiff with me now. I don’t mind if you treated me like before.

Azumi: Is that so

Hekiru: For now try considering ENLIGHTRIBE, I’ll look into the details.

Azumi: With regards to that-

Hekiru: Well then, see you tomorrow. Good night.

Azumi: Understood. Please have a good night. ENLIGHTRIBE huh… It doesn’t matter to me.

Izumi: You’re late~ And I told you to message me when you’re coming home.

Azumi: Oh, sorry, I forgot.

Izumi: Try to be in my place waiting for you to come home who knows what time.

Azumi: My bad.

Izumi: It’s fine. The stew has gotten cold so let me reheat it first.

Azumi: Okay, thank you.

Izumi: Hey, listen! Something annoying happened in class today.

Azumi: Was there any problem?

Izumi: You know how International Business is a popular course in the economics department? People were using my name badly because they knew you’re working for the Houou family.

Azumi: I see.

Izumi: He was saying something like “I’m close with Izumi so I have a connection to the Houou family”. I’m not even close with him, he’s just in the same class. I don’t even remember his face.

Azumi: And then?

Izumi: That’s terrible right? It would have been fine if he just wanted to talk to me, but it was really unpleasant that he was using my name like that behind my back. Well, those kinds of people will end up hurting themselves. It would be hard for him to attend class tomorrow.

Azumi: I see.

Izumi: Those kinds of people should just miss their units and repeat the year. And then eventually they won’t have enough money and drop out of college.

Azumi: I see.

Izumi: I’ll let them know that they messed with the wrong person. Hey! Are you listening to what I said?

Azumi: Today’s class was boring?

Izumi: That’s not it. You’re not listening at all.

Azumi: I was thinking about something.

Izumi: Thinking about something? You look high in the clouds. Is that thing you’re thinking about more important than my story?

Azumi: That’s not the case. But I was remembering something Hekiru-san said.

Izumi: That guy again?! That’s enough of him, I don’t want to hear about that guy anymore.

Azumi: Izu, I told you, don’t call him “that guy”, he’s Hekiru-san. It would be bad if that slipped out outside.

Izumi: I don’t care about that, he annoys me. Houou is just a name. I’m not scared of anything.

Azumi: You might think that way, but if word gets out I might lose my job. I’ve been working for them ever since. Please understand this.

Izumi: Fine, I got it. So what was this Hekiru-san talking about?

Azumi: On the way home, he asked if I would join this music fes called ENLIGHTRIBE.

Izumi: ENLIGHT…? Music fes? What’s that?

Azumi: It’s a music fes that will be broadcasted around the world.

Izumi: And he invited you to join? Are you going to perform with Hekiru?!

Azumi: No, he suggested that I join with you. The events up until now were all class-restricted, but this ENLIGHTRIBE is different and allows entry from all classes. It’s a never before seen music fes with the largest audience.

Izumi: Hmmm. But it’s unusual for him to bring that up to you. He doesn’t even know you’re still into music.

Azumi: I wonder. He might have a special sense because he interacts with all kinds of people.

Izumi: Sounds like a dog. A high-class bred dog.

Azumi: The Houou would have their own ways. And he said he wants to compete with music head on.

Izumi: Hmm. I see. He’s joining too.

Azumi: Izu?

Izumi: If he’s joining I want in too.

Azumi: Are you serious?

Izumi: Yeah! I know your talent the best and it would be a waste to just keep it in.

Azumi: My talent is not world class quality.

Izumi: What are you saying, if it’s a fes it would be up to the audience to decide that. And this is a good chance for us.

Azumi: It’s not that easy. If it’s a world class fes there would be a lot of popular artists and groups who would be joining too. Do you have the confidence that we’ll make it amongst that.

Izumi: But didn’t you tell me about this because you thought it was possible?  

Azumi: Uh

Izumi: What are you worried about?

Azumi: Izu, I’m uncertain. I know you have the talent to charm people, but if people like us from the middle class start to stand out, what would the people around us think?

Izumi: Then just leave them be!

Azumi: Also, try thinking about it. Do we even have the time to prepare for it? We need time to make the songs, it’s not something that we can do half-heartedly. Can you handle it?

Izumi: Don’t underestimate me, I’m the best student in class. If the goal is to defeat him, I’ll do even better.

Azumi: It’s not just about the practice time. Our instruments now are not good enough. Plus we need to look for a practice space.

Izumi: Those are just physical problems, are you still not convinced? Then I’ll use my last resort. If you don’t want to perform with me, I’m dropping out of college tomorrow. Wasn’t it your dream for me to graduate from Houou University?

Azumi: That’s a different topic.

Izumi: Because if I don’t say that you won’t be convinced.

Azumi: Izu

Izumi: But you love playing the guitar! Don’t you want the world to hear it?

Azumi: Izu, Do you not remember the troubles we ran into before? What are you planning to do going back there and throwing away this peaceful life we have now away from music?

Izumi: That’s true. But class doesn’t matter here right. Then maybe this time- It feels frustrating not being able to do anything.

Azumi: Frustrating...

Izumi: It might be peaceful now, but are you really okay with this forever? You know what you really want right? I know it. I know what you want to do. I know what I want to do.

Azumi: To think that you’d leave me speechless.

Izumi: I guess that’s my win.

Azumi: Okay. I was thinking that I can’t stay like this forever, but we’re joining after we get enough information.

Izumi: Then we can join together?!

Azumi: It’s not yet decided. We’re withdrawing if anything looks suspicious.

Izumi: Okay, I’ll leave that to you. Guess we’re going to need a practice studio.

Azumi: We can probably rent a studio, but I wonder if there’s a better place…

Izumi: Why not just have a street live. If it’s with you I feel like it’s going to be fun.

Azumi: I know it will be fun, but it’s not very realistic.

Izumi: Is that so? Then what about the music room in the university.

Azumi: Isn’t that room used by the band?

Izumi: What are you saying? The last few members graduated last year, and now it’s gone. I told you that last time.

Azumi: Is that so? There were a lot of people back in my time.

Izumi: Anyway, I’ll try asking if we can use it tomorrow.

Azumi: Even if I’m an alumni, wouldn’t it be bad for me to just enter campus?

Izumi: Is that so? But if you’re working for the Houou family wouldn’t it be normal for you to enter the campus of Houou University?

Azumi: As long as it doesn’t become a problem.

Izumi: I’ll be sure to get permission so don’t worry.

Azumi: Then I’ll leave that to you.

Izumi: Yeah! I’ll let you know.

Azumi: Izu, if we’re going to join we’re going for the top. We’re going to be the best regardless of class.

Izumi: Of course! We’re going to show those who were just born in rich families what they’re really worth.

Azumi: Right.

Izumi: Oh, the stew’s probably good now.

Azumi: Izu. Let me help you too.

Izumi: Just stay there. I thought about it, all this time we’ve been supporting each other, haven’t we?

Azumi: That’s true.

Izumi: So now, let me be your support.