minagoroshi da

Part 1:

Taiga: Saki-san, let’s dance together. Here, take this hand.

Saki: Eh, your hand? L-like this?

Taiga: Thank you, Brünhilde. Dancing with you like this, it’s like a dream.

Taiga: If my wishes are met, I want it to be an endless dream that I never wake up from.

Taiga: Just like this, with you—

- card cg ends -

Taiga: Heh, Hehehe…

Saki: Taiga-san…?

Taiga: The surprise was a success, huh?

Saki: Surprise!? …What, that just now?

Taiga: Exactly, it’s the opening act for my birthday party.

Taiga: I tried to perform an extension of “Burning Breath”’s image.

Taiga: Since I went through the trouble of wearing a different costume, will that mean there’s a different ending?

Taiga: For an introvert, that was pretty good, right? Well, it was kind of embarrassing though.

Taiga: But well, I guess pathetic Mime needs a pity mechanic too.

Saki: Pity mechanic.

Taiga: The character I play, Mime, is killed by the hero he raised.

Taiga: To be killed by the one you raised, you’d never be able to rest in peace, right?

Taiga: So, pity mechanic.

Taiga: Wouldn’t you like to think there’s a future where he gets to dance with Brünhilde?

Taiga: What if Mime hadn’t been killed? I’d win the most from that kind of what-if route.

Saki: Hehe, that’s only possible on your birthday, right?

Taiga: Even if plots like this wouldn’t be possible in reality, I can express them in a delusion like this one.

Taiga: Otaku are creatures who indulge in delusion as easily as they breathe, right? Heh.

Saki: It’s the fruit of your imagination!

Taiga: Haha, it doesn’t feel bad to be praised by you.

Taiga: Of course, it wasn’t just the surprise. I’m also all motivated for my solo performance too.

Taiga: The key of this solo performance is to depict the drama that leads up to that point.

Taiga: A different point of view–. Yeah, Otaku love that too.

Taiga: One story can make you cry two or three times, that’s a really good bang for your buck.

Saki: Hehe, that sure is a great deal.

Taiga: So, that’s the reason why I crammed all of my abilities and desires into both my solo performance and the opening act.

Taiga: And that’s why I got a little carried away just now.

Taiga: …Ha—, I’m tired.

Taiga: Because I went and did something like dancing, something an extrovert would do, now I’m facing the aftermath…

- Taiga falls -

Saki: Taiga-san, are you okay?

Taiga: Er, no. If it’s for you it’s no big deal.

Taiga: Saki-san, my birthday party has just started.

Taiga: I’ve prepared all sorts of special stuff. It’s my long awaited party afterall, so let’s enjoy it together.

Part 2:

Taiga: This is for you. My birthday cocktail.

Taiga: Well then, take the glass…

Taiga: Cheers.

Saki: Taiga-san, Happy Birthday!

Taiga: Heh, this is awesome. A congratulation from you.

Taiga: Ah, please keep drinking. I’ve prepared some snacks that would go well with the cocktail.

Taiga: Beet flavored ice cream, and an amethyst cocktail. Both of them are sweet-ish, aren’t they?

Taiga: So that’s why I chose salty snacks like cheese and crackers.

Taiga: Here you go, have a bite right after taking a sip of your cocktail.

Saki: Okay, I’ll give it a try.

Taiga: What’s it like?

Saki: …Amazing! This is a wonderful combination.

Taiga: Right? This is truly a perfect, flawlessly built deck.

Taiga: Well… Saki-san, thank you for this and that and everything.

Saki: No, no. It’s really delicious.

Taiga: Ah, that’s true, but…

Taiga: It’s thanks to you that I was able to enjoy my solo stage so much.

Taiga: If it were me back then, I think I would have complained about wanting to skip it and stuff.

Taiga: I was able to go into the performance with my motivation at the MAX setting because you were watching over me.

Taiga: Also, after the performance we had a nice toast.

Taiga: Woah, my cocktail’s empty before I even realized.

Taiga: The drinks just keep flowing. I’ll go make some more cocktails.

- Taiga leaves for a moment -

Taiga: Sorry to keep you waiting. Now that your glass is full, um…

Taiga: Is it okay if I use my birthday privilege to toast one more time?

Saki: Hehe, of course! Taiga-san, happy birthday!

Taiga: Hehe, I feel soo great.

Taiga: Thanks. A second toast is too extravagant.

Saki: I’ll do it again and again.

Taiga: That, are you serious?

Taiga: …With you, I want to toast every day, as many times as I can.

Taiga: Birthday or not.

Taiga: Because you’re just too cute. I can’t help wanting you more and more.

Saki: Taiga-san, are you possibly drunk…?

Taiga: What do you think? If you toast with me again, I might tell you.

Taiga: Saki-san, look at me.

Taiga: —Cheers.

Part 1:

Akira: Oh! It’s Saki-chaaan♪

Saki: Akira-san, are you on break?

Akira: I’m waiting for the vocal training room to open up.

Akira: Because of that, while I was looking at social media I saw a review of a movie that looked interesting.

Akira: I even ended up watching the promotional video for the movie. I heard it’s themed around vampires.

Akira: The action was cool and the music seemed good. Ahh–, I wish I could have seen it in theaters.

Saki: Is it not showing in theaters anymore?

Akira: It seems like its showings finished quite a while ago. I realized too late.

Akira: A vampire movie could serve as a reference for the 6th anniversary performance, right?

Akira: …Eh, performance?

Akira: Ah, maybe that’s it! It really fits the performance.

Akira: Well, If anything, I thought it would totally be perfect for a movie date with you.

Akira: …Ah, the voice training room will be free soon.

Akira: Saki-chan, come see me later. Cheer me on with a “Do your best~♪”

- Later -

Akira: You came as promised, I’m sooo happy. So? How’s my outfit?

Saki: It’s cool! You look amazing and strong.

Akira: I put my all into getting dressed. I wanted to show you how cool I am.

Akira: W is also first at bat for the anniversary performances. It’s seriously the best, isn’t it?

Akira: The show is nice too. The setting is sexy, especially my role.

Akira: My character is Jason, a vampire who carries a heroic bloodline.

Akira: My beloved heroine and I, seeking each other and waging war.

Saki: That’s passionate…!

Akira: If you’d like, I can show you a little of it here.

Akira: A special just for you. I’ll be a vampire that’s only yours.

Akira: Which do you like better, a gentlemanly vampire or an exciting vampire?

Option 1: Saki: A gentlemanly vampire… I guess.

Akira: I see, leave it to me.

Akira: Don't worry, Saki-chan. I’m a descendant of heroes, so I won't suck your blood.

Akira: I’ll protect you. I’ll be beside you, forever.

Option 2: Saki: An exciting vampire... I guess,

Akira: Okay–, even the descendants of Heroes need stimulation, right? For now it’ll be just a light trial version.

Akira: I can’t just keep saying naive nice-sounding things like I don’t suck human blood.

Akira: …Looking at you is making me thirsty.

Saki: Ah, umm… Akira-san?

Akira: I want to make you mine.

Akira: I want your neck to wear my marks.

Akira: Hey Saki-chan, show me the beautiful nape of your neck. Only for me.

Part 2:

Akira: Hey Saki-chan, show me the beautiful nape of your neck. Only for me.

Saki: Ah, Akira-san…?

Akira: Juust kidding~.

Akira: Sucking your blood, scaring you, and making you do whatever I say isn’t right.

Akira: It doesn’t feel like my way of doing things.

Akira: Well, this can continue at the show.

Akira: You can look forward to the melodic vampire that only I can create.

- Timeskip to performance -

Akira: “The dawn that will someday arrive. I have been awaiting it all this time.”

Akira: “But, finally I understand. You will bring the dawn."

Akira: “Thank you… I will be by your side until the very end.”

Saki: (...are our eyes meeting…?)

Akira: “Let’s enjoy this night.”

Akira: “In my last moment, show only me. You who have received the morning sun…”

- After the show -

Akira: So? Today’s show was the best, wasn’t it?

Saki: It was really wonderful! The scene with Jason was very exciting.

Akira: I said that line to you. Did you notice that our eyes met?

Saki: It wasn’t just my imagination…!

Akira: Of course. I was singing for you.

Akira: I will never hand you over to another vampire.

Akira: I’m glad you could see the 6th anniversary show.

Saki: I was also happy to celebrate the 6th anniversary with Akira-san.

Saki: I don’t want the 6th anniversary event to end.

Akira: I see, I’m also glad you said that.

Akira: …I’m selfish, aren’t I?

Akira: I won’t be satisfied if I bite your neck and take you by force.

Akira: I wanted to steal Saki-chan in my own way, with my own song.

Akira: After all, it’s the best when I see you so enraptured with my songs.

Saki: Akira-san…?

- Akira gets very close -

Akira: That’s cute, Saki-chan.

Akira: It’s about time I had you all to myself, right?

Part 1:

Taiga: Ah, there you are. I was looking for you, Saki-san.

Taiga: There are some things I can only ask you.

Saki: Ehh… What happened?

Taiga: Please spin on this gacha, I’m seriously addicted to this mobile game right now!

Taiga: This time it’s seriously serious, no joke. Please give me a boost before the performance.

Saki: I understand. I just need to press here, right? … OK

Taiga: …Oh … Ohh

Taiga: OOH!?

Taiga: Wow, that’s insane! In just one attempt?

Saki: Did you get the character you wanted?

Taiga: Yeah, what the hell. Oh my god, that was a god pull.

Taiga: Well honestly, I had a feeling I would win today.

Taiga: With this momentum I’ll do the performance too.

Taiga: Stuff like Greek mythology is common knowledge for otaku you know. I’m biased, but dead serious about it.

Taiga: Furthermore, my role is that of Ahire.

Taiga: Ah, it’s written in Romanji so it’s not familiar to you, right? He’s commonly known as Achilles.

Taiga: It’s crazy that I am that hero who murdered Hector with such a brutal line.

Taiga: What’s more, this time the show is a double punch of Greek mythology and vampires.

Taiga: I think it’s really crazy, right?

Taiga: That’s too much otaku bait. That’s why I've automatically gotten pumped up.

Saki: I have big expectations for this show.

Taiga: Oh, do you also like this topic?

Taiga: Wanna talk for a bit about vampires that don’t suck blood?

Taiga: Oh, shit. I gotta go soon.

Taiga: I’m gonna give it my all in the performance, so I hope you’re looking forward to it.

- Timeskip to performance -

Taiga: “Fellow monsters creeping at the depths of night, clashing with each other to the marrow of their bones. That's excellent, isn’t it?”

Taiga: “The dawn will not come. We will finish this night.”

Taiga: “I will put an end to this. The agony of existing in eternal darkness. This despair.”

Taiga: “Let it be enough that this curse just falls on us.”

Part 2:

Taiga: Saki-san, you were watching the show right? Thank ya’ very much.

Saki: It was a very wonderful show. I had a lot of fun!

Taiga: I’m glad that you liked it.

Taiga: Also… It was great to be able to celebrate our 6th anniversary with you.

Saki: Once again, congratulations on the 6th anniversary!

Taiga: ……

Taiga: I have something I want to tell you.

Taiga: Last year… From our 5th anniversary celebration up until now…

Taiga: It’s unreasonable to back down without telling you anything, right?

Taiga: So I ended up sticking my neck into something enormous, and that’s the way it is.

Taiga: Thanks to that, there were times when I got really nervous. The BLACKCARD stuff—

Taiga: … Sorry, this isn’t the place. Let’s change locations.

- To the balcony -

Taiga: I think you get what I mean, but……

Taiga: At one point you were being targeted… Well, things have calmed down a little.

Taiga: However, it hasn’t been completely resolved. Although, for now the things around you are quiet.

Saki: …That’s right.

Taiga: Everything about BLACKCARD is more complicated than I imagined.

Taiga: Haha, it feels like a puzzle.

Taiga: But, no one here can remain uninvolved. Even someone like me.

Taiga: No, it’s not about me. Above all–

Taiga: I want to be of help to you.

Taiga: The reason I was able to do my best was because of Saki-san.

Taiga: So once again, I’ll thank you.

- Taiga gets closer -

Taiga: Thank you, Saki-san. 

Taiga: I think I was saved by these warm hands.

Saki: Taiga-san, um….

Taiga: Usually I’d be nervous, you know.

Taiga: Right now, I’m a monster. A hero of the night, a vampire.

Taiga: It’s good that I’m bolder than usual. Maybe I’ll even bite you on the neck.

- Taiga kisses your hand -

Taiga: Let me make sure you understand how serious I am.

Taiga: I won't let go of this hand now.

-

Part 1:

Kei: Thanks for making time for me.

Saki: Of course! I’m happy to celebrate with you. Happy birthday Kei-san!

Kei: That feeling is merely enough to satisfy me. Come now, enjoy the cocktail to your heart’s content.

Kei: My birthday cocktail is a martini. I would be happy if it suits your tastes.

Saki: Thank you very much. Well then, shall we toast?

Kei: Cheers to you.

Saki: Really, you say that even though it’s your birthday…

Kei: I want you to drink for my sake. It’s my birthday, so I’m being selfish.

Saki: —waa! It’s delicious!

Kei: I’m glad it suits your tastes.

Kei: The martini is a simple drink, but because of that it’s profound.

Kei: Even if you pursue the drink's perfection, you wont find it. Perhaps this is why it is called the king of cocktails?

Saki: The king of cocktails… that’s perfect for Kei-san, isn’t it?

Kei: I am happy to hear you say that. You’ve given me the gift of pride.

Kei: It’s a better birthday gift than anything else. Thank you.

Saki: But, I don’t feel like this is enough for your birthday celebration.

Kei: Because you thought of me I am satisfied.

Saki: It should be more. Kei-san, I wish to give you something you want.

Kei: Hmm, I’ve already received what I wanted, but…

Kei: For instance, how about asking for another drink’s worth of your time?

Saki: Well then, one more martini. But please, when you know what you want ask me.

Kei: If you really mean that, when I have what I want, I will ask you.

- Kei leaves to get another drink -

Kei: Well, here you are. I tried changing the balance of flavors, but what do you think?

Saki: This is also delicious! I may even like this one better.

Kei: That’s better than anything else.

- Kei comes closer -

Kei: Saki…

Saki: Er, it’s embarrassing to be looked at this much…

Kei: Ah, I’m sorry. Your happy face is just so adorable.

Kei: I was savoring the happiness I felt from this time spent with you.

Kei: There is little I can offer in return for this exquisite gift.

Kei: Let me dedicate my performance to you, as always.

Part 2:

Kei: Saki, you’re early today. Are you looking forward to my performance?

Saki: Yes! Today is your solo mini performance.

Kei: I’m overjoyed to hear that. It’s a joy beyond that of being a cast member.

Kei: I’m already ready. All that remains is to wait for the store to open.

Kei: ......

Saki: Is something wrong?

Kei: You told me, ‘When you know what you want, you can ask,’ right?

Saki: That’s what I said.

Kei: Then, will you come with me?

Kei: Before the store opens, I have something I want you to do.

Kei: The performance I chose for my mini stage is L'Aiguille Creuse.

Kei: I would like to stand on stage with you. Won't you come with me?

- to the stage; the instrumental for L'Aiguille Creuse plays -

Kei: The audience's seats are filled with people, the moment the lights come on, the stage begins.

Kei: From here, I always hope to deliver the highest quality performance to the audience.

Kei: Above all, I want to dedicate everything in my performance to you.

Kei: I always want every performance you see to be extraordinary.

Saki: There’s never been a time when Kei-san’s performance was not extraordinary.

Kei: …It will take eternity for me to forget the words you just said.

Kei: And– just for today, can you make this performance extraordinary for me?

Kei: Like that foolish man who kneels in L'Aiguille Creuse.

- Kei kneels -

Saki: Kei-san…

Kei: “If I could walk with you, I would throw away everything.”

Kei: “Yes, even this name.”

Kei: “All I want is you.”

Part 1: 

Akira: Ughh, seriously? I can’t believe it.

Kokuyou: You haven’t shut up for a while now. What has you making all that noise?

Akira: Isn’t it crazy that it’s already the 6th anniversary? It was just the 5th anniversary recently, wasn’t it?

Akira: Six years is enough time for elementary school students to go from enrolling to graduation.

Kokuyou: That example’s too real.

Kokuyou: It doesn’t matter if it’s fast or slow. Either way, time goes on I guess.

Kokuyou: What comes will come. Even the 6th anniversary. You better get your damn act together too.

Akira: Who do you think you’re talking to?

Akira: Don’t you forget. Starless’s main attraction is Team W.

Akira: Don’t look so depressed because of all the shit going on around you, Mr. Starless.

Kokuyou: Ha, as usual you’re so damn annoying.

Part 2:

Takami: Recently, the other teams have been having lively conversations reminiscing.

Taiga: It’s almost the 6th anniversary, isn’t it? I don’t know how I feel about it.

Sin: The revolving sun and moon have sunk into the space between logic and fantasy; Sealed casualties rest in their shadows.

Takami: Yes that’s right, there are some shows that left a lasting impression on me as well.

Taiga: Ah… by the way, the other day I saw this year's Valentine's Day costumes in the costume room.

Takami: Achievable Love, right? The original text was Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.

Taiga: I’ve really thought about it, burning hot in the middle of winter was way too out of season.

Takami: Well, I guess I can’t deny that.

Sin: That is why it can be said to be inscribed into the abyss of memory.

Sin: The fadeless inscription is the shadow on the moonless night. Even if not reflected in the mirror it will certainly continue to exist among the stars.

Part 3:

Akira: I’m really looking forward to the 6th anniversary show~.

Akira: It seems that the customers are getting excited too. “W’s anniversary show, everyone survived!” or something.

Sin: Shall we turn the light of dawn towards the God of death?

Takami: The hero and the heroine losing their lives in the end, it’s pretty traditional for Starless.

Akira: If possible, I’d like to try a Serenity’s Call-style show again.

Sin: Guided love runs through the heavens of destiny. It’s a dramatically tragic love.

Takami: Did you like this year's bridal performance?

Akira: The knight’s oath was cool, wasn’t it? The large scale sci-fi-ish stuff also felt great.

Akira: Oh, this time I’ll play the role of Ivanhoe. And then I’ll kill the villain Kokuyou.

Akira: No matter how tragic the love is, I will turn it into a happy ending♪

Sin: Will the heavens of destiny shine in the morning sparkle? Or will they sink into the empty sky?

Takami: Haha, how profound. That seems very Starless.

Part 4:

Taiga: It’s almost our 6th anniversary, well… W is pretty good, it feels firm.

Kokuyou: Huh? What’s this all of a sudden?

Taiga: I was thinking. For the past year W’s members have been relatively stable.

Taiga: Ah, well during N.S.D.A. Akira and Takami were battling.

Taiga: That– It was Nii-san who instigated it, right?

Kokuyou: That so?

Kokuyou: Even if it was stable, it’s only ‘cuz things were rough somewhere else.

Kokuyou: As long as the backstage fights don’t come out on stage, I don’t care how rough it is.

Taiga: Ehhhh…? I really don’t want W to get rough.

Kokuyou: Stop whining. It’s lookin’ like you haven’t been training enough. Stick around after this and I’ll deal with you.

Taiga: Eeeeek! You tyrant! 

Part 5:

Kokuyou: You guys are all here.

Taiga: I can’t believe the 6th anniversary is finally here… It doesn’t feel real.

Akira: Isn’t it like that every year? Before you realize it, it’s already begun.

Akira: First! W gets more “Kyaaa~”s than any other team.

Akira: And then, everyone in the audience falls crazy in love with my songs.

Taiga: Isn’t it impressive how you can say that so confidently.

Taiga: Well, I’ll do my best too. It’s lame to put in a lot of effort and do nothing with it.

Taiga: A truly strong person shows their strength at the right moment.

Sin: To be the best mikoshi¹ at the festival, one must be extravagant, yes?

Sin: For the sixth time, starlight surrounds void. The prayer of glass will bring dawn to the foolish.

Takami: I’m grateful for the past 6 years of support we’ve received. We’ll have to reciprocate that support on the stage.

Takami: I will do my best to put on a show that’s satisfying for our customers.

Kokuyou: Everyone’s looking good.

Kokuyou: Do what needs to be done now. Even if it’s the 6th anniversary, nothing’s changed.

Kokuyou: Show the audience a Starless performance. That is all.

-

Part 1:

Ran: It’s almost the 6th anniversary–. Time flies.

Hinata: Already? I feel it. A lot has happened this past year.

Hinata: There were crackles within B~, there was awkwardness within B~.

Ran: That’s right, that's right, crackles and awkwardness~. Don’t you think so too Lico?

Lico: Haa? Throwing the question at me, seriously can’t you read the room?

Ran: It’s not that I can’t read it, I don’t read it.

Ran: Now that you mention it, Hinata has gotten a little better at reading the room, right?

Hinata: Hmmm, is that so?

Hinata: I feel like I now understand that it’s not always “everyone together”.

Lico: Hmm.

Hinata: Of course, getting along with B would be for the best. I don’t want to worry Onee-san.

Lico: … You really can’t read the room, can you?

Part 2:

Mizuki: Heath, how are you doing?

Heath: What, all of a sudden? … ah, you mean the song?

Heath: If you mean the 6th anniversary song, it’s nearly done.

Kongou: Does it feel different from the 5th anniversary song?

Heath: Not a single one of my songs is the same.

Kongou: Eh–? Ahh, yeah… That’s right. I’m sorry for asking in a strange way.

Kongou: I’m looking forward to the next song.

Heath: Yeah, I’ll focus on it in the voice training room later.

Mizuki: Hmmm–, it looks like you’re doing good.

Mizuki: Kongou, can I talk to you for a moment after this?

Kongou: I understand, you want a staff meal for one. Something you can eat with one hand.

Heath: ……nosy.

Part 3:

Hinata: Ah, Heath! Are you going to the voice training room now? Then, before that together lets—

Heath: I won't do it.

Hinata: I haven’t said it yet! Together let’s try the anniversary menu—

Heath: I don’t need it.

Hinata: A quick reply!

Kongou: Timing aside, if I could please confirm with you too, Heath.

Kongou: I want to hear everyone on the team’s opinion on this.

Heath: …… I get it.

Heath: Also, if you’re looking to build the team’s cohesion, don’t worry.

Heath: I’m sure Mizuki is fine now.

Kongou: …haha, that’s true.

Kongou: I’m relieved to hear those words from Heath.

Part 4:

Lico: —So, What do you think Ran?

Ran: I agree with Lico!

Ran: Up until the middle, I felt like “I’m waiting for it to fall apart mid-air!”

Ran: In the end, all the members understood though–.

Mizuki: What the hell you guys. What are you talking about?

Lico: Huh? We’re talking about you.

Mizuki: Oh? You think you understand me? What'cha gonna do about it?

Lico: Why are you fighting me? That’s the opposite of what I mean.

Ran: We were talking about who has changed the most over this past year.

Ran: So, we both thought of Mizuki.

Mizuki: Oh what, that’s it? What’s changed?

Lico: You should think about that yourself.

Lico: …Well, that’s just how our Top is.

Part 5:

Kongou: Before I knew it, it’s already the 6th anniversary. It’s been a turbulent year.

Hinata: I thought the same thing during the 5th anniversary, but there’s something exciting about the atmosphere before the festival.

Mizuki: Don’t say half-assed things. You’re all pumped up for the show, right?

Lico: Of course. Do you know who you’re talking to?

Lico: …Well, I’m surprised we’ve made it this far without collapsing.

Lico: There’s some views I can only see because I’ve built up 6 years of experience. More than anything else–

Lico: We have to make sure that the little bird enjoys our show to her heart's content.

Heath: All of my spirit and experiences have been loaded into the lyrics.

Heath: The gears are in place. There’s no need to worry.

Hinata: Team B’s 6th anniversary stage, the customers are definitely looking forward to it!

Hinata: I’d be so incredibly happy if we could stand there together. I’ll give it my all!

Ran: It’s our 6th anniversary. Now might be a good time to show Ran-chan all dressed up.

Ran: Let’s go into B’s show baring our fangs♪

Kongou: Let’s deliver a 6th anniversary show that surpasses our previous best.

Kongou: …Isn’t that a bit too cocky?

Mizuki: What are you talking about, it’s okay to act cocky, right?

Mizuki: Everyone looks like they’re ready to go on a rampage. That’s how B should be!

Chapter 1:

Takami: Hmm…..

Saki: Takami-san? Is something wrong?

Takami: Occasionally, there are times when I want to eat something from an izakaya¹ menu.

Takami: Grilled edamame and hiyashi tomatoes². The staff meals at starless are also delicious, though.

Saki: There are days when you have that kind of craving, right?

Takami: …Saki, That’s right. Why don’t we go home together today?

Takami: I don’t mind going to izakaya’s alone, but today I feel like it would be a bit dull.

Saki: Sure. Of course I’ll accompany you.

Takami: Thank you. I think I’ll work hard today too.

Saki: Grilled edamame and hiyashi tomatoes are waiting.

Takami: I’m looking forward to it. But first, you need to enjoy Starless.

- Time passes -

Saki: Takami-san, you look happy. Shall we order first?

Takami: That’s right, grilled edamame and hiyashi tomatoes…

Takami: Well no, first I’ll get a drink, a draft beer. You like draft beer too, right?

Takami: And, is there anything else you want to eat?

Saki: Order to your cravings.

Takami: Thank you, then I won’t hesitate.

Takami: Deep-fried tofu, and umaki³ sound good too. I also want to have some kabobs.

Takami: I think a daikon⁴ salad would be good today.

Takami: And a rolled omelette, yeah. It’s perfect. Let’s order.

Saki: Hehehe, that sounds fun.

Takami: Thanks to you, it’s already fun even before the food is served.

Takami: But, I have to be careful not to rush and order too much. It’s times like these that you have to discipline yourself.

Saki: Hehe, you won’t lose to temptation, right?

Takami: By the time we got here, I had already lost. Don’t you think so?

Takami: Chain izakayas have a unique taste that you can only find here.

Takami: I hope you don’t find this surprising.

Saki: Then I’ll try not to say anything.

Takami: Besides, I brought you to a place outside Starless.

Takami: Starless is a nice restaurant, but you’re always going between the hotel and the shop.

Takami: In this area, your safety is guaranteed today, so don’t worry.⁵

Saki: Guaranteed safety……?

Takami: That’s my story. I hope this can be a distraction for you.

Saki: Maybe I’ll get to see the side of Takami-san who loves izakayas?

Takami: Something like that.

Takami: Moreover, there’s a lot of good things about a lively restaurant.

Takami: Even if you and I complain a little, nobody is listening to us.

Takami: Occasionally it’s okay to have a day like that. Don’t you think so?

Saki: Ocassionally, well that’s right. I’ll listen to your complaints, Takami-san.

Takami: Of course, and I’ll listen to your complaints too.

Takami: Let’s not tell anyone either, and forget about them ourselves. How does a promise sound?

Saki: Hehe, that’s good.

Takami: Ah, it looks like the drinks have arrived first. Shall we start with a toast?

Saki: To the izakaya, kanpai!

Takami: Yes, kanpai to the izakaya, and your smile.

Chapter 2:

- Later that night -

Saki: I’m so full. Everything was so delicious, that I couldn’t help but…

Takami: I think I got a little carried away and requested too much, but it was really delicious and I enjoyed it.

Saki: I enjoyed it too. Thank you for inviting me.

Takami: I’m glad to hear that.

Saki: Really, thank you so much. I’m glad to have had a change of pace.

Takami: …Let’s walk a bit while sobering up. I’ll escort you.

- Time passes -

Takami: I think that when your surroundings become unstable, it can make you feel a little anxious.

Takami: In my case, it was the first time I came to Starless.

Saki: When did you first come to Starless?

Takami: I joined the store around the time they decided to move to the current location.

Takami: Kei opposed me once, and that was kind of interesting.

Saki: That’s somewhat surprising because you suit Starless well.

Takami: I’m happy to hear you say that. At the time, I was doing my best in my own way.

Takami: But, it was fun to learn W’s standard numbers, and stand on stage.

Takami: Even so, I was anxious about whether I could perform as W.

Takami: But that— you solved it for me,

Saki: Eh? I didn’t do anything special.

Takami: It might have felt that way to you. But, I felt supported.

Takami: I was happy to see you enjoying the show while I was on stage.

Takami: You are a special guest at Starless.

Takami: But— you are also a special person to me, that’s a secret though.

Saki: It’s a secret?

Takami: The two of us were drinking together, and a little of my true feelings ended up coming out.

Takami: You’re now at a big crossroad. I think there is a lot of anxiety.

Takami: But, don’t worry. You are not alone.

Saki: Takami-san……

Takami: No matter your situation, everyone in Starless is here for you, I am here for you.

Takami: I… will protect you— Everyone feels the same way.

Saki: …Thank you.

Takami: It’s been awhile since I’ve spoken so openly. I hope you don’t mind.

Takami: And, I’m happy even if you casually listened to my resolve.

Saki: Was it okay to casually listen?

Takami: I don’t want you to take it too seriously. …So let it go in one ear and out the other.

Takami: Once the situation calms down, I want to go drinking again. I’m sure you’ll feel more at ease than you do now.

Saki: That may be true… No, I’m sure of it.

Takami: Of course, though, that’s only if you’re interested in me.

Takami: I’d like to ask you to take it easy on me when that time comes. Without formalities, we’ll meet at an izakaya or something.

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¹ Izakaya a type of japanese pub

² Couldn't decide if I wanted to translate this or not, but "chilled tomatoes" didn't seem to give off the right image? From google it's more of a tomato salad or cold tomatoes served with some dressings; It's a popular izakaya dish

³ A rolled omelet with eel in it. I didn't want to translate it to rolled omelet and omit the eel, because he mentions rolled omelettes (tamagoyaki) in the next line, so I just left it.

⁴ A Japanese radish