#netaro

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Audience A: Heeey, is the show not gonna go back on!? How long are ya gonna keep us waiting!? I’m gonna go home!

Audience B: Things sure went downhill fast… Maybe I really will head home.

Audience C: Let’s go. I was really looking forward to the concert, but now, it’s going to be a mess heading home.

Hakkei: (It looks like the audience is slowly getting tired of the situation… Now, what will they do? What will you do, HAMA Tours? No, Kafka?)

Sakujiro: Young Master… the audience is looking quite unhappy.

Kafka: Don’t worry, Sakujiro. The members of the Night Group are people that the Manager and I personally selected, after all.

Sakujiro: …Indeed, it’s precisely as you say.

Ryui: (Oh, shoot… people are starting to leave. They won’t even be able to see where they’re standing in this darkness…!)

Stupid Hachinoya! Forget the concert being cancelled, people are gonna get hurt at this rate.

Nagi: Wait. I’m thinking.

I’ve got an idea. I’ll paint my teeth in bright, fluorescent colours and–

Renga: W–Wait, don’t rush things yet…!

Ryui: Hey, you can’t just get up on stage like that… Huh?

Nagi: Renga?

Renga: N–Nagi! I’m here to help…! They’re not here with me right now, but Raito-san and Akuta are here, too!

Ryui: Just what the hell happened!? What’s going on!?

Renga: I don’t know, but it looks like the power’s been cut off. They’re trying to figure out what caused it right now…

T–That’s the situation, so pass me the mic. I’ll also…

Nagi: Huh? Oh, okay.

Ryui: What’re you planning on doing?

Renga: I’m gonna… turn the comedy duo into a trio…

Nagi: So… it’s going to be a comedy skit, huh? I like those, too.

Ryui: Sigh… Whatever. Just do whatever the hell you want…

Renga: Right! I’ll do my best, too…!

Nagi: The light…

Renga: Don’t lose hope, Night Group!

Raito: The hologram from the projectors have been materialised and increased in number, huh…? It’s not quite enough to light up the entire stage, but it’s not bad.

Akuta: Right? I always figured it’d be cool if we could see a holographic movie in 360 degrees, so it’s a special technique I came up with.

Now, the audience should be able to see the person next to them at least! 

Raito: Yeah, it’s a tender and gentle light, fitting for the Night Group. …Alright, it’s time we head out to catch the people who’re about to leave.

Akuta: ‘Kay, we’re doing it all together, right?

Raito: Yeah. On my mark, the Morning, Afternoon and Evening Group members will all come together to tend to those who’re leaving. We must do this for the Night Group and for my dear student, Nagi.

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Yuda: ……

Ten: There you are~

Yuda: ……! …Who’s there?

Ten: Oh~ just a passing staff member.

That switchboard you’re fiddling with? Yeah, that’s the lifeline of our event. Could you stop touching it, please?

Yuda: ……

Ten: Hm~? Not even a hello? Could you tell me why you’re doing this? In exchange, I’ll let you go. Do you have a grudge against someone here? Or did someone hire you to do this?

Yuda: …What’re you gonna do with that info?

Ten: Well~? It’s gonna be a pain in the neck if this sorta thing happens again…

I can tell we’re similar people. You know, like birds of a feather?

It’s an unspoken rule to not get in the way of someone in the same trade, right? That’s why I’ll let you go. But you’ve got to tell me why you’re doing this. Let’s coexist in harmony, okay~?

Yuda: …I don’t know what you’re talking about, but don’t lump me in with you.

I’m the one who’s in control here.

Ten: That so~?

Yuda: I have to crush the seeds that are causing my senpai’s headaches. And being a ward mayor will just get in the way of that.

Ten: Oh~ But I’m also sowing some seeds here. I don’t want you to break them.

Yuda: ……

Ten: This “senpai” of yours… is Yodaka-san?

Yuda: ……!

Ten: Bingo~ My intuition is never off. Where are you from? I wanna know, but I bet you’re not gonna tell me.

Yuda: ……!

Ten: Okay, okay, I’ve heard enough. I’ll get going. The concert’s starting up again, so I think people are gonna start coming back.

I may not look it, but I’m great at keeping secrets. If you’ve left any traces, I’ll get rid of them for you… After all, we’re birds of a feather.

Yuda: ………………

*Yuda runs off*

Ten: ……

Man… that must be nice. Even if the things he does are bad…

He’s still prepared to go to hell for someone else’s sake.

Nagi: “...And so, that’s why you should be careful when riding your bike in winter.”

Renga: “Let’s be careful! Right, Ryui!?”

Ryui: “I don’t even wanna respond anymore… You two are like bulldozers – I can’t keep up…”

Nagi: (Ah… I see the Manager over there…)

Momiji / Kaede: (Nagi-kun! It’s okay now!)

Nagi: (...Right. Thanks, Manager.)

……

“I still have more unlucky stories, but the concert’s ready to start, so we’ll stop here for now. Ryui, thanks for sticking with me through this.”

Ryui: “I don’t wanna hear any more jokes…”

Nagi: “Renga, thank you as well for playing the funny man with me.”

Renga: “I–I was trying to play the straight man, though…”

“Well, I’m gonna make my exit, but I hope you guys can enjoy the Night Group’s concert until the very end!”

“These guys are… the real thing that I’ve acknowledged!”

*Renga leaves and the audience claps*

Nagi: “Uhh…”

“As I’ve been saying… I’m a really unlucky guy… I couldn’t find ‘happiness’ no matter where I looked…”

Yodaka: I’m sorry I’m late…!

Toi: Yodaka-san! Thank goodness…!

Netaro: Did you have a nice dream~?

Daniel: Welcome back… I dunno if that’s appropriate, though…

Momiji / Kaede: Everyone’s finally all here…!

Nagi: “In my eyes, someone that’s happy is someone surrounded by family, lots of friends and has a partner they cherish. I thought as long as they had those sorts of people around them, then they were 100% happy and content.”

“...But it seems I was kind of wrong…”

“Happiness and misfortune go hand-in-hand. 100% happiness or 100% misfortune doesn’t exist.”

“Good things can still happen on days where you feel hurt, and it can still rain on lucky days.”

“In other words, even if we’re covered in wounds and misfortune, we still have the chance to be happy.”

“Even if you don’t have someone important to you, even if your heart is broken into pieces… we can still be happy somewhere out there.”

“It’s fine for us to be happy.”

Momiji / Kaede: ……

(Nagi-kun, you’ve grown so much. So much has happened, huh.)

(I… can’t stop the tears…)

…Congratulations, Nagi-kun.

Nagi: “At the end of the day… at night, before you go to sleep… please reflect on the memories you made today. There must have been both happy and unhappy things that happened.”

“Pick out one instance of happiness that you experienced today and keep it within your heart.”

“When that 1 day turns into 1 week, then into a year, and maybe after 100 years…”

“On the day of your final rest, I hope you can look back and think, ‘Ahh, I was happy.’”

“Today, we, L4mps…”

“Would like to be the light that gently shines down on your happiness at night.”

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Toi: Sigh…

Man in White A: Master doesn’t seem to be in a good mood these days. Oshisha-sama hasn’t made much of an appearance, either.

Man in White B: It’s all because he decided to be a ward mayor on a whim!

Toi: (What… should I have done…? What should I do about Nagi-kun? And about me and Ani-sama’s differing ideas on happiness…?)

*The phone rings*

Toi: …… It’s from Netaro-san.

Ryui: Hey, you got a minute?

Momiji / Kaede: Ryui-kun, you’re still here? You’ve been working so hard.

Ryui: Right back at ya – you look way more exhausted. There was a mistake in the estimated delivery date that our absent blockheaded leader made, so I fixed it.

Momiji / Kaede: Oh, you’re right! Thanks…!

Ryui-kun looks ill-mannered on the outside, but he’s so detailed and thorough… He also neatly organised the chart, so that’s great.

Ryui: Hey, you’re letting your thoughts slip out.

Momiji / Kaede: Huh? Whaa, sorry!

*The phone rings*

Momiji / Kaede: Oh! The phone! Hello? Netaro-kun? What is it?

Ryui-kun! It’s Nagi-kun, he…!

*Momiji / Kaede run over*

Momiji / Kaede: Netaro-kun!

Netaro: It’s Ryui and Doo Doo! WB~!

Ryui: Yowa, you ain’t lyin’, right!? You said that stupid fool is headin’ back here!?

Netaro: Wha–ugh–wha…

Yodaka: Ryui, stop shaking him. Look at Laika.

Laika: 31 kilometres and 138 metres, 30 kilometres and 954 metres…

Momiji / Kaede: Is that how far Nagi is from here? How does it know…? Ah.

(Come to think of it, when we stormed into Angel Eye, Netaro-kun mentioned something about having some sort of function that allows him to watch over Nagi, didn’t he?)

Toi: Ani-sama, Nagi-kun is coming back…!

Ryui: Yeah…

Yodaka: Let’s wait for him. That’s all we can do right now.

Momiji / Kaede: Right…!

*Nagi’s motorbike nears*

Momiji / Kaede: He’s here…!

Nagi: ……

Momiji / Kaede: Nagi-kun…!

Nagi: Wait, what? Is there a festival going on today or something?

Ryui: Tch, why’re you just standin’ there in a daze…!?

Nagi: Well, what’re all of you guys doing out here…?

Toi: Na… Nagi-kuuuuun!!

Nagi: Woah.

Toi: I’m sorry! I’m so sorry! I hurt you and made you unhappy because I performed that divination, right…!?

It doesn't matter whose fault it was, or if it was anyone's fault… I wanted to apologise to you for a long time…!

I’m so happy you came back…!

Nagi: …… Thank you for thinking about me to the point of tears.

It’s true I didn’t get to hear the answer I wanted when you did the divination, but you still helped me.

You might’ve seen things differently, but I’m not unhappy.

Toi: …What…?

(Does that mean I just assumed he’d be…?)

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Ryui: Toi, if you were freed from the Shiramitsu Family’s shackles – if you didn’t need to do those divinations anymore – what would you want to do?

Toi: (In Ani-sama’s eyes, does my being in the Shiramitsu Family and doing divinations equal unhappiness?)

Toi: …I see.

(It felt weird when Ani-sama assumed what my “happiness” was, but I guess I did the same thing to Nagi-kun…)

Oh, so you weren’t unhappy, Nagi-kun.

Nagi: Yeah. In fact, I’m grateful to you since you gave me the opportunity to face what I needed to face. Thank you.

Yodaka: Nagi.

Nagi: …Yodaka-san.

Yodaka: Right now, I don’t know if it would be right for me to say, “Welcome back”, but on the chance that you do come back, I talked with the others and thought it would be nice to “give you flowers” – just like how you’ve always done for us.

Everyone chose these flowers themselves. They’re gifts in return for your sincerity.

Nagi: What…?

I’ve given flowers countless times, but I don’t think I’ve ever received any.

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It feels a bit strange… but it makes me happy.

Yodaka: Yeah?

Momiji / Kaede: Alright… then Toi-kun will start.

Toi: Nagi-kun, I’m sorry for assuming you were unhappy. This is from me.

Nagi: (Yellow persian buttercups. In the language of flowers, it means… “kindness and consideration”. The ribbon’s tied well and the flowers like the ribbon, too.)

…It’s beautiful. Thank you.

Toi: I wanted to quickly lift your spirits, so I picked this flower. …I love you lots, Nagi-kun!

Nagi: ……

Yodaka: Alright, I’ll go next.

You must be exhausted from your trip. Here are my feelings – I hope you’ll accept them.

Nagi: Lilacs…

Yodaka: It means “modesty” in the language of flowers. I thought it’d be a rather fitting compliment for you, Nagi.

Nagi: Thank you. It makes me happy seeing that you were thinking about little ol’ me.

Yodaka: (You’re rather calm, Nagi. Your expression tells me you’ve completely overcome something – you look refreshed.)

(...Unlike me, you managed to cross over to the “other side”, didn’t you? Congratulations.)

Nagi: By the way, Yodaka-san. Did you know these flowers also have another meaning aside from “modesty”?

Yodaka: ……

Nagi: Actually, I’m more familiar with the other meaning. It also means–

Toi: Go on, Ani-sama~ Give him your bouquet already!

Ryui: It’s fine… I can give it to him last.

Yodaka: …It’s your turn next, my boy.

Ryui: Tch…

Here, take it. I… heard dry flowers are all the rage these days, so I made ‘em. It should still smell nice.

Nagi: (A dried poplar flower. In the language of flowers, it means “courage”... Yeah, sounds like a flower Ryui would pick.)

Thank you. It smells great.

Ryui: …… Yeah, and uh… I said a lotta stuff and I don’t think everything I said was wrong.

Nagi: Mm-hm.

Ryui: I commend you for coming back, but I still hope you can see things in a more positive manner.

Nagi: Mm-hmm… Speaking of which, I haven’t thanked you, have I? I realised that when I was coming back.

Ryui: What?

Nagi: You gave me an amulet for good health when I got sick, right? I think it was all thanks to you that I didn’t get into any accidents.

Ryui: T–That…!

Y–You idiot! I didn’t give it to you! I just lent it to ya! It’s a product from my business!

Nagi: Oh. I assumed you gave it to me. That’s embarrassing.

Toi: Ani-sama, are you red from being embarrassed!? That’s so cuuuuute~~!

Nagi: How long can I borrow it for?

Ryui: Ugh, dammit! I’ll lend it to ya for 100 years, so ya better treasure it! Stupid Hachinoya!

Nagi: Wow, I guess I’m going to be fit as a fiddle for the rest of my life.

Ryui: Yeah? Good for ya.

…And, uh, I also wanna say I’m sorr–

Nagi: Oh, Netaro.

*Nagi leaves*

Ryui: (You’re just gonna leave…!?)

Netaro: Gii. Here.

Nagi: (Chrysanthemum… they’re usually offered to Buddha or the dead, but there’s no rule that says they can’t be given to people. After all, in the language of flowers, it means…)

(“You are a wonderful friend.”)

……

Netaro, I’m sorry about the other day. I was stressed and lashed out at you.

Netaro: It’s strange that you’re apologising, Gii. I understand that you were angry because of what I said.

I’m also sorry.

Nagi: “Sorry”... I think that’s the first time I’ve heard you say that, Netaro.

Netaro: That’s because it’s the first time I’ve ever said it.

Nagi: …Will you be my “friend” in the future, too?

Netaro: …Of course!

Momiji / Kaede: (Nagi-kun has both arms full of flowers. He looks like he’s never been happier. Everyone’s feelings got through to him…)

Nagi: Manager.

Momiji / Kaede: Y–Yeah! What’s up?

Nagi: I feel really bad for saying this when there isn’t a lot of time left until the tour, but… I’d like to change the concept for it.

I want to change it from “a trip to deepen bonds between you and someone you cherish” to…

“A trip to deepen your bond with yourself.”

Momiji / Kaede: Your bond with yourself, huh… So the tour will be focused on travelling by yourself?

Nagi: Yeah. I want to change it to that no matter what.

It’ll be a trip you can still enjoy even if you don’t have that cherished someone. If we end up having someone like that in the future or even if we don’t…

We can go anywhere we want – we’re happy.

Momiji / Kaede: ……

Nagi: And…

I’d like to be the leader again. I hope you’ll let me.

Momiji / Kaede: Ah…

Of course, you can! You’re the only leader for the Night Group! Right, guys?

Toi: Yeah!

Yodaka: You were always the leader in my eyes.

Netaro: It’s a happy ending~!

Ryui: Man, I’m finally free. Ugh, it’s freezing. Let’s hurry back inside, Toi.

Toi: Yeah! Danny-san made warm pot au feu, so let’s have some!

Yodaka: Danny’s waiting inside.

Netaro: Pot au feu~♪

Nagi: I’ll be right there once I park my motorbike.

Momiji / Kaede: Oh, Nagi. Could you wait a minute?

Nagi: Yeah.

Momiji / Kaede: I’m a few minutes late, but here. Sorry, it’s not a bouquet like the others.

Nagi: It’s a… four-leaf clover.

(The same thing my mother gave me…)

Momiji / Kaede: Do you know what it means in the language of flowers?

Nagi: Oh… I’ve never sold clovers at my store before, so no.

Momiji / Kaede: It’s “good luck – fortune”. I found it at the park while I was praying for good things to come your way, Nagi-kun.

Nagi: ……

Momiji / Kaede: I’m sorry to hear about your mother and, um… even I can’t tell you if she loved you or not, but…

Nagi: No, I think she did.

Thanks to you, Manager, I just realised she did.

Momiji / Kaede: Huh? Really?

Nagi: I was always alone, but I wasn’t really.

Manager, it’s because you sent me off on my way that night that I was able to find my way back, with you as my guide. …Thank you.

I hope you’ll take good care of me starting tomorrow once more.

Momiji / Kaede: Of course! Likewise!

And welcome home, Nagi-kun.

Nagi: Mm-hmm… I’m home.

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Translator’s Notes ☽.‎˖

Gyaru: Derived from the English word “gal”. It’s a Japanese fashion subculture which consists of showy clothing, heavy tanning, bleached or dyed hair, and lots of makeup. Associated items can be brightly coloured.

Cica: This is the Hungarian term for “cat/kitten”.

Momiji / Kaede: (Kafka went around giving a toast to all the ward mayors, but I wonder if he’s doing okay. He looked like he couldn’t handle his alcohol very well during his coming-of-age party…)

Kafka: Heey~ Manager, so this is where you were~ Huug~

Momiji / Kaede: Wha!? I took my eyes off you for a second and you’ve gotten this drunk?

Yukikaze: He must have gotten into a good mood seeing things finally take shape. Should I carry him?

Momiji / Kaede: Oh, thanks. But maybe it’ll be better to ask Sakujiro-san to take care of him instead.

(It was inevitable during Kobe, but I bet he’ll sulk again if he finds out Yuki-nii carried him.)

Yukikaze: But Sakujiro-san went out to get a set of mahjong tiles to play with Liguang, Kinari and Yodaka-san.

Momiji / Kaede: Huh? Why mahjong tiles?

Kafka: Noo~ I’m not sleeping until Netaro gets here! We’re gonna conquer the world together~

Momiji / Kaede: (After having an interview with Netaro-kun through Daniel-san’s recommendation, Kafka has really taken a liking to him.)

(But it’s nice having more ward mayors that are like friends. Right, Kafka?)

Chihiro: Oh, I wanted to take a picture with Manager-pii but looks like they’re having a hard time with a dead-drunk President-chii. Guess I’ll come back later.

Tao: Hmm… ……? Can you hear something?

Chihiro: Huh?

??: …Steamed buns~ Addicting steamed buns~ Straight outta the steamer ♪

Netaro: How about some crazy delicious steamed buns?

Laika: Buns!

Chihiro: Wow~!! These are great! They’re so cute ☆ The pet robot also has a [1]gyaru look to it – you’re the G.O.A.T~♪

Tao: Oh, are you Yowa-san? The one who runs that steamed bun cafe…? You said you were gonna be late, right?

Netaro: That’s right. I’m indeed Netaro Yowa, the one who will be the mayor for ward 18! I ended up arriving late since I was steaming these new limited buns for the party.

Chihiro: Chii’s Chihiro! And this is Tao-Tao! I’m so psyched – these strange steamed buns look so good~♪

Netaro: This is the “Interstellar Mirage ☆ Natto Bean Curry Bun” and this one is “Smiling Bon Voyage ☆ Mushroom Cheese Bun”.

Laika: Nattuuu~♪ Lalala, beep beep beep.

Chihiro: OMG! This lil’ robot just started singing outta nowhere – that’s sooo cute ☆ Can I take a picture with you both, Taroppu? And post it on dazzle~?

Netaro: Why, of course, Chii!

Tao: Wow, they’re already calling each other by their nicknames…

Chihiro: Hey, do you have fingers~? Can you make a heart with Chii~?

Tao: Taking a picture’s fine and all but I’m gonna have a steamed bun. Uhh… I’ll take the mushroom and cheese…

Chihiro: Then Chii’s gonna have the crazy natto curry one. Thanks for the food ♪

Tao & Chihiro: Munch…

Netaro & Laika: ……

Tao: …Pfft, ahahahahahaha! What the heck is this? It’s making me laugh like crazy!!

Chihiro: Huh!? Tao-Tao…!?

Tao: Ahahahahaha!

Chihiro: Uh, I dunno what’s going on but Tao-Tao’s going LMAO and it’s so SSR worthy! I totally have to film this!

Tao: My stomach, it hurts…!

Laika: Natuu, Giovanni, piroppu~

Chihiro: Cuteeee ☆ He’s rolling around on the floor~ Sigh I think my maternal instincts are overflowing! OMG!! I’ve never felt this way before! I can’t stop taking pics~♪

Toi: I–It’s Chii-sama…! We’re standing on the same ground…! Breathing the same air…!

Ahh… I want to pray for this miracle! Thank you for letting me be born in the same generation as my idol…!

Mashiro: Chii-sama is certainly one of the most important people destined to be born in this world!

Sonia: Ohh~ So Chii-sama is one of the chosen life-forms! I see!

Chou un: …I think all life is equal but I shall refrain from tactless comments.

Momiji / Kaede: Oh, Netaro-kun is here. Kafka’s asleep, though.

Kuguri: Hey, [2]Cica. Are you enjoying the banquet?

Ten: I figured we haven’t had a drink together yet. Anyway, good job selecting all 18 ward mayors.

Momiji / Kaede: Thanks, you two. Cheers!

(A lot of different relationships are being formed now that they’re all living together under one roof, but… it’s a bit strange seeing Ten-kun and Kuguri-san get along so well already.)

Ten: Oh, right. Shumai was howling up a storm when that guy from the steamed bun cafe came.

Kuguri: Hehe. It must be one of those wild instincts. Are you sure you want to let him in?

Momiji / Kaede: Oh… you’re talking about Netaro-kun? He is a bit of an enigma but I think it’s fine.

(According to Toi-kun’s divination, Netaro-kun was also a necessary individual that will guide us to his brother. We have to help him find his brother, just as we promised.)

Akuta: Haa, haa, all of these are so good I think I might go to heaven…!

I think I’m gonna stuff myself like it’s my last day on Earth, so don’t get in my way, okay!?

Ushio: What an idiot, walking to and fro like that. I don’t wanna watch you pig out.

Kiroku: …But… Kurama… that’s your… third plate of fried noodles…

Ushio: Hey, we’re not talking about me right now.

Kiroku: …It’s delicious so… you don’t… have to be embarrassed…

Ushio: I’m not feeling any bit embarrassed, just so you know.

Muneuji: Hmm… I’d like some more. I’m going to get seconds.

Nanaki: Oh, I’ll go with you, then. The pizza I had before was pretty good… Hm?

Tao: Sigh I finally calmed down… My cheeks hurt from laughing too hard.

Chihiro: Huh? Why did I take a gazillion pics of Tao~? I had these weird maternal instincts that washed over my entire body…

Netaro: Ahaha! Perhaps I added too much of that one secret ingredient~! Right, Laika?

Laika: Shwaa.

Nanaki: ……! …Huh…!?

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??: “Euclidean Instant Disassembly Stripping Pen”. Why, I’m rather proud of my invention!

Human clothes… they tend to get stuck at the throat.

Kiroku: …W–Where is he…?

Nanaki: Who even is he? Where did you come from? The door’s supposed to be over there…

Akuta: Wait, what about the egg?

Nanaki: Ah…!

Muneuji: What’s wrong? You’re trembling.

Nanaki: T–That’s… that guy…!

Muneuji: ?

……!

Akuta: Maaaan, I can feel the calories seep into every fibre of my being~!

Muneuji: Everyone, I want you to listen to me closely.

Kiroku: ?

Muneuji: The individual we met on the rooftop after the concert is right there. It’s that secret agent with the egg.

Ushio: What!? You’re kidding…

Nanaki: I’ve been staring at him and it has to be him. There’s no way I wouldn’t be able to recognise him.

Akuta: …Really? I don’t remember.

Ushio: I never expected anything from your brain cells, idiotake. Anyway… why is he even here? I don’t get it.

Is he the mayor of ward no.18? The one who said he’d be late?

Muneuji: Most likely. He must be Netaro Yowa-san.

Nanaki: What was it? He’s supposed to be from the secret special forces… It’s called ponzu or something…

Akuta: Yorozu!

Ushio: You remember that?

Kiroku: …The… egg… it’s there… too…!

Ushio: Huh?

Kiroku: Look…

Laika: Beep beep beep. Zee zee zee. Boing.

Nanaki: Hmm… That’s not the egg. I think that’s just a normal pet robot.

Ushio: I agree with the panda.

Kiroku: N–No… that’s… definitely…

Muneuji: You were the one who shared a deep emotional bond with the egg. I believe in Kinugawa’s intuition.

Nanaki: Even if we ignore the egg, is it okay for us to carelessly approach him?

Ushio: Who knows…? He seems dangerous so maybe it would be best to keep our distance. There might be an explosion or we might get our clothes stripped.

Akuta: Hey, did we meet on a rooftop in the summer?

Netaro: Hm?

Ushio: That guy…! He shouldn’t have strolled up to him and asked him that directly…!

Akuta: Well, everyone’s saying we all met then.

So is it true~!?

Ushio: Pretend we don’t know him.

Nanaki: …… Muneuji…!?

Muneuji: Pardon my impertinence. I’m Muneuji Kaguya, the mayor of ward no. 8. Do you recall?

Netaro: Uji, your eyes are beautiful. I feel like I’ve seen them a long time ago…

Muneuji: ……

Netaro: I don’t really remember. How about we call this our first meeting?

Muneuji: ……

Akuta: Nice to meet you. Je m'appelle Akuta Supa Hero!

Ushio: Mu-chan, we’re leaving! You, too!

Muneuji: …I see. It’s because he’s a part of Yorozu.

He is a secret agent who performs his duties in civilian clothes, so he’ll blend into society by working an ordinary job. He must not be able to reveal his identity – just like the time on the rooftop.

Ushio: Mu-chan, what’re you mumbling about?

Nanaki: So this just means he doesn’t know us, right?

Muneuji: Right. If he says he’s never seen us before, then we should also get our story to match with his. We mustn’t get in the way of his mission.

Kiroku: ……

Ushio: That’s fine. Let’s just leave it at that.

Nanaki: Hmm… Oh, well.

Akuta: Then I’m good too. Anyway, let’s eat!

Muneuji: ……

Nagi: …Sigh…

Sonia: Are you okay, Nagi-san?

Nagi: Yeah…

Sonia: This is worrying.

Nagi: Yeah. At this rate… things might be really bad.

Maybe I should go back to the store and start handing out flowers.

Sonia: But… the temperature’s gone down and it’s cold.

Nagi: That’s even better.

Sonia: ……

Nagi: Yeah. It’s better this way. …Anyway, I’ll be back.

Sonia: Nagi-sa–

Momiji / Kaede: Oh, Nagi-kun. What’re you doing over here?

Nagi: …Uhh… um.

Sonia: O–Oh, we suddenly received a work request…!

Nagi: Yeah. A sudden work request.

Sonia: Y–Yes, we’re in quite a pickle since we’re temporarily closed!

Momiji / Kaede: Yeah? Okay. We’ve got cake too so hurry back, alright?

Nagi: Y–Yep. Thanks. I’ll be going, then…

Momiji / Kaede: Come home soon!

Nagi: Ugh!

Momiji / Kaede: Are you okay!? You’re suddenly clutching your chest!

Nagi: It’s nothing… I’ll be back…!

*Nagi leaves in a hurry*

Sonia: Are you okay, Nagi-san!?

Nagi: I’m still… fine.

But if anymore happiness starts spilling out… then things will start getting really bad. I need to regulate it…

…Let’s go, Sonia. We’ll bear with the numbing cold and hand out the flowers – we need to dilute these happy feelings.

Sonia: Gotcha!