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(Sutamai) Daily Mini Talk, 16 Mar 2018 ~ 31 Mar 2018
Characters: Hosho Isagi, Hinata Shion & Kawai Hikaru
Title: Fight on, Isagi-kun!
-Downtown-
[Bustle bustle……]
Hosho: (I’m glad I got to see Izumi-san the other afternoon……)
(Maybe that swallow was guiding me towards her… as if.)
(I’m definitely being a bother in even thinking something like this……)
(I need to stop thinking about things unlike myself and hurry home…… huh?)
Izumi-san……?
(I-Isn’t that a……)
(H-Host club!??)
(C-Could it be that she likes those sorts of places……)
(Or maybe…… it’s because she’s lonely and doesn’t want to be by herself?)
(I wonder what she’s feeling……)
-Psychology Lab-
Hosho: (I can’t stop thinking about it……)
(Maybe she has some sort of reason to visit a host club……)
(N-No…… maybe it’s because I’m someone who doesn’t fit into a sparkling world.)
(So I could just be imagining things all on my own……)
…… Maybe I’ll know if I look it up on the net……
[Tap tap……]
Hosho: S-So this…… is a host club…… The homepage itself is overflowing with radiance!!
(B-But if I don’t look into this then I won’t be able to understand that person either……)
(If possible…… I want to come to understand her properly……)
Hinata: …… Host?
Hosho: ……!! S-Shion! When did you get here!?
Kawai: Huh? Are you interested in hosts, Isagi-kun?
Could it be that you want to try out being a host!?
Hosho: S-S-Something like t-that, I w-would n-n-never!
Hinata: Do you admire them or something?
Kawai: Hehehe. In other words, you’re also trying to change yourself, Isagi-kun!
Hosho: Huuuh!? N-No, that’s not it……
Hinata: You can definitely pull it off, Isagi-kun.
Kawai: Yeah, that’s right! We’ve got great material to go off from, so let’s try out a complete transformation!
Hinata: You would look good in these kind of clothes.
Kawai: I totally agree~! I think I saw a similar looking outfit during the campus festival. I’ll go see if I can borrow it from the people in my class.
Hosho: N-No! Something like that, I’m—!
Hinata: Relax. Have confidence in yourself.
Kawai: He’s right! Fight on, Isagi-kun!
Hosho: Huuuhh!!???
Just like that, the negative boy ended up being cheered on by his friends with all their might.
And without being able to say the real reason behind it all, he was helpless to their mix-and-match dress up.
The event “Wanted: Him! Dangerous Night and Sweet Seduction” runs up until 3pm today!
Dash with him through the last spurt ♡
17 March 2018
Characters: Imaoji Shun, Natsume Haru & Aoyama Itsuki
Title: How nostalgic that word is
-Investigation & Planning Division-
[Flip]
Natsume: Hmm……
Imaoji: What are you reading?
Natsume: Here, this. Ice cream that’s said to be upload worthy.
There’s starting to be more and more foods with this kind of focus on appearances lately.
I’m the type to want to be picky about the taste over the look of it though.
Imaoji: Yes, they do indeed run these kinds of special programs everywhere when you dial through the channels.
Natsume: …………
Imaoji: ……? Is something wrong?
Natsume: No…… You seem to somewhat know a lot on these things, Shun-san.
Imaoji: Haha. I’m actually a little bit of a sheep so I make sure to check the latest trends.
Natsume: (A sheep……)
Imaoji: Natsume-kun……?
Natsume: No, I was just thinking that I have to hand it to you there.
(...... His vocabulary sure is old school in some parts, huh.)
(It’s going to really stick in my head……)
-Several days later-
-Investigation & Planning Division-
Aoyama: Could you turn on the TV, Natsume? There’s a press conference I want to check out.
Natsume: You mean now? Give me a sec. Which station is it being aired on?
I’ll dial through the channels.
Aoyama: You’ll “dial” through the channels…… That’s a pretty nostalgic phrase there.
Natsume: Err……
…… I happened to hear it in passing so I said it without thinking.
Aoyama: ……?
(Has he been contacting his grandparents or something?)
Natsume: So, what station?
Aoyama: Right, sorry. Put it to channel 1.
Natsume: Gotcha.
(I feel like I’m catching Shun-san’s way of speaking by the day. I better be careful……)
But even so, he couldn’t get it out of his head no matter what.
Thus, the heir’s repertoire of old school terms ended up increasing little by little.
18 March 2018
Characters: Sugano Natsuki, Asagiri Tsukasa & Arakida Sosei
Title: The Police Department’s trivia game!?
-CIU First Division-
Announcer: “Right then, let’s get started with the high school quiz competition!”
Sugano: Looks like it’s finally that time of the year again for the high school quiz show!
Arakida: Yeah, now that you mention it, they air it every year.
Sugano: Sure, quizzes are interesting and all.
But you can’t help but be touched by the sight of high schoolers teaming up and doing the very best that they can~
Asagiri: I feel as if I understand.
Their passion can be felt even through the TV.
Arakida: (I can’t just up and say that I sometimes cry as well when they do……)
Sugano: Alright! Let’s also do it!
Asagiri & Arakida: …… Huh?
Sugano: You know, a trivia game! You gotta do these kinda things while they’re still sitting in your head!
Asagiri: All we said was that it didn’t get tiring to watch a high school quiz show though?
Arakida: In the first place, we still aren’t finished with today’s work.
Sugano: Isn’t it fine at least for our break?
Let’s see, we’ll start with a quick buzzer question, and Tsukasa-san will be the one asking it!
Asagiri: You’re refusing to listen to what others are saying, I see……
Sugano: Well then, Tsukasa-san! Please take it away!
Asagiri: Sigh. There’s no use saying anything more. Here’s your first question then.
Arakida: (Are we seriously going to do this……)
Asagiri: What is the official name for the cubes of meat in cup noodles?
Sugano: Huh!? You mean that mysterious meat!?
Arakida: …… Diced mince.
Asagiri: Correct. Well done.
Sugano: Huh? Why on earth do you know that!?
Asagiri: Second question. Why is there an after add-in packet for the soup of the cup noodle?
Sugano: Another cup noodle question……
Arakida: …… So that the noodles won’t be able to revert back to normal due to the osmotic pressure effect depending on the salt content in the soup.
Asagiri: That’s exactly right. Correct.
Sugano: Sosei-san… Why do you know such lame stuff……
Arakida: (It’s thanks to the cup noodle freak that appeared in Tsuduki-sensei’s novel……)
Asagiri: Next question. In cup noodles—
Sugano: I’ve had enough of your cup noodles!!!
Surrounded by his two colleagues who were pleased to be able to show off their knowledge…
The happy-go-lucky detective regretted that he so readily suggested a trivia game.
19 March 2018
Characters: Revel
Title: A ladies’ man through-and-through?
-Cafe-
Hiyama: Hmm, so this is the cafe where you can go fishing.
Kagura: Apparently, it’s become all the talk lately. I don’t get what’s so fun about fishing though.
Maki: But I get the feeling you’d somewhat be able to while away the time when fishing.
Even if it’s just for a brief moment, there’s a relaxing effect in that sort of thing, right?
Otani: If I’m going to fish for anything, then I’d much prefer it to be girls.
Kagura: Ugh…… There you go again saying that kind of stuff.
Hiyama: Sorry, but please make do with fish for today.
It’s also crucial to have knowledge of the world’s latest craze.
Otani: I know. I was only joking.
Now then, I take it that all I have to do is use this fishing rod?
Kagura: Looks like it. But still, they sure gave it thought to have a fishing pond inside a cafe.
Hiyama: Precisely. I wanted to come here to inspect it because I was intrigued by the idea.
Maki: Seems like you can get them to prepare and cook the fish you caught over there.
Otani: Oh? So you can deliciously eat it while it’s still fresh?
Kagura: It sounds like something else when you say it, so be quiet.
Otani: Really now? Whatever do you mean by that?
Kagura: Shut up.
Maki: …… Oh, he’s already got a bite.
Kagura: No way!?
…… God, you’re right. Only Hatori’s one is tugging.
Otani: Sweet. Could it be that I have quite the talent?
Hiyama: At the very least, we were able to secure one fish with this.
Otani: Well then, maybe I should catch everyone’s share.
Kagura: Just because you managed to catch one, that doesn’t mean it’ll go so easily—
W-Wait, what… the…
Maki: He reeled in one again……
Hiyama: This is amazing. It’s just one after another……
Kagura: More like, aren’t the fish approaching Hatori on their own!?
Otani: Ahaha, I’m happy to be a favourite.
Staff: This sort of thing is a first even for this cafe……
…… Oh!
Hiyama: What’s wrong?
Staff: These fish…… they’re all females.
Maki & Kagura: …………
Hiyama: So you really did reel in the girls. That’s quite the feat.
Otani: Huh, so my charm reached even those other than people.
Maki & Kagura: (Is that the issue here……?)
Even the fish couldn’t help being pulled in by the gallant’s allure.
Surely that wasn’t it…… or so his childhood friends wanted to believe.
20 March 2018
Characters: Aoyama Itsuki, Miyase Go & Yamazaki Kaname
Title: A formidable high schooler
-Supermarket-
Aoyama: (Alright, I’ll spend all my time experimenting on a cheese omelette this weekend.)
(First, I have to start by carefully selecting the ingredients. Though it’s obvious that if I use high quality ones then it’ll be delicious.)
(But so long as I’m uploading it onto my blog, it has to be ingredients that housewives can get and it’s important that I think about how to—)
Miyase: Oh, Aoyama-san. It’s been a while.
Aoyama: ……! M-Miyase……
Kaname: Aoyama-san? You were making a super happy face in front of the eggs just now…
Aoyama: …… No, I was just feeling hungry is all. That aside, it’s the two of you today, huh.
Miyase: Yes, it was decided that Kaname would carry the groceries for me.
I see you’re also out grocery shopping, yourself. What will you be making today?
Aoyama: …… A cheese omelette… is what my friend said.
Miyase: Oh, yes. Come to think of it, you did also say the other day that you were running errands for a friend.
Kaname: Hmm, is that right?
Aoyama: Y-Yeah…… Well then, I’ll be leaving right about here—
Miyase: Oh, before that……
It’s about the omelettes, but I can’t seem to make them very well no matter what I do.
Do you know of any tricks behind it?
Aoyama: No, I……
Miyase: So you don’t know……
Kaname: …… What about your friend? Haven’t you heard something from them?
Aoyama: Er…… yeah.
(If I say anything too careless then they may find out about my hobby of cooking……)
They’ve said that it’s a good idea to put a little over one teaspoon of mayonnaise in when cooking the eggs.
Miyase: I see.
Aoyama: Vinegar or fresh cream is fine as well…… apparently.
It doesn’t have that much of an effect on the taste, but I hear the texture changes.
Miyase: That does sound promising. I might try giving it a go right away tonight.
Aoyama: Sure.
Kaname: Your friend’s knowledge came in handy.
Aoyama: …… Yeah. I’ll pass on the thanks.
Kaname: Cools. Also, tell them that I’d love to try out their food sometime.
See you later then.
Aoyama: ……
(Could he have… caught onto my hobby?)
(...... I’m just imagining it… right?)
As he prayed for that to please be true if possible…
The ace worked up a cold sweat thinking how he shouldn’t let his guard down around the genius boy.
21 March 2018
Characters: Tsuduki Makoto & Otani Hatori
Title: I can only rely on you!
-Otani’s Office-
Makoto: Pardon the intrusion.
Otani: I’ve been waiting for you, Makoto-san.
…… Now then, is that the…
Makoto: Yeah. It’s in the same state as it was when the data completely disappeared.
I made sure to regularly save what I wrote.
But to think I would run into a wall such as an unexpected error……
Otani: Ahaha, even computers have tempers.
They’re like girls on the inside. If you don’t pay attention to them, then there are even some that end up sulking.
Makoto: (So he’s likening computers to that of women. That’s a rather interesting approach.)
And? Is it possible to recover the data?
Otani: Is it alright if I take just a small peak at the inside?
Makoto: Of course. I don’t mind.
Otani: Thank you. Well then, please excuse me……
[Rattle rattle rattle……]
Otani: Oh? Our girl is this sort of type, I see. So that means, I do this here and……
Makoto: Hmm……
(What a gentle manner of handling……)
(And his face from the side as he inspects the monitor is almost as if he’s escorting someone.)
(...... Perhaps he is literally doing what he said so earlier and is treating the computer like a woman?)
…… Fascinating.
* * *
Otani: Yep, all done with restoring her.
The data is safe and back to normal…… Hm?
[Scribble scribble scribble scribble]
Otani: (Haha, he’s taking down notes at an incredible speed.)
Makoto: …………
Otani: (I’m not sure what set him off, but maybe he’s come up with something more interesting than the recovered data?)
Makoto: (...... The computer begins to develop a self that harbours love towards the protagonist. It’s quite a good idea.)
In a way, the IT company president had lit a fire within the author’s heart as well.
22 March 2018
Characters: Imaoji Shun, Watabe Satoru & Sugano Natsuki
Title: Let’s decode it!
-Investigation & Planning Division-
Watabe: This is……
Imaoji: I thought so. You appear to be struggling as well, Watabe-san.
Watabe: Hmmm. Yeah, you got me there.
Oh, maybe…… it’s also possible that it’s not in Japanese.
Imaoji: Then, do you mean it’s using the alphabet?
[Click]
Sugano: Wassup~ Here’s your delivery of documents!
Imaoji: Oh, hello.
Watabe: Oh, Sugano-kun. You came at the right time.
Sugano: Huh? What’s going on?
Imaoji: The thing is……
Watabe: It’s about this post-it note.
Sugano: You sure it’s okay for me to see?
Imaoji: Yes, that’s not a problem. I believe it’s probably something to do with running an errand.
(There’s no need for me to purposely spill that it was from Aoyama-san.)
Watabe: But man oh man, this one’s also a real toughie.
Sugano: Is it like cracking a code? I suck at those.
Imaoji: If you could take a look at it, I think you’ll understand what we mean.
Sugano: Hmmm……
…………? What the heck does this even say?
Watabe: It really is tricky, huh.
Sugano: Hmmm. Maybe I’m looking at it upside down…
Wait, is this… the right way up? Isn’t this is a lot harder than solving any puzzle!?
Imaoji: I was asked to go out and buy some things and was given the memo, but…
The handwriting is a mess—
…… It’s written in a somewhat unique handwriting so it’s difficult to decipher.
Sugano: I getcha……
Watabe: You can even see the kanji, and the hiragana…… No, it might be English.
Imaoji: Yes, and even the numbers can be made out. It’s needlessly confusing.
Sugano: Uh-huh~~~...... But still, this is way too complicated…
Ta…… Nope. Co……? Wait, 2?
……
Watabe: Well, there’s really no choice but to ask the person himself later, don’t you think?
Imaoji: Yes, that does appear so—
Sugano: Oh! I’ve got it!
Imaoji & Watabe: Huh!?
Sugano: This is in English!
Watabe: Huh? Really?
Sugano: Here, look. If we make this a Z and this a T, then……
Ahaha, it’s fun when you crack it! You got anything else?
Watabe: Our decoder appears, huh.
Imaoji: Do you think you’ll be able to decipher the other memos as well?
Sugano: Leave it to me!
Thanks to the quick-witted and happy-go-lucky detective, the returnee somehow managed to avoid any further problems.
23 March 2018
Characters: Saotome Ikuto, Kawai Hikaru, Hinata Shion & Hosho Isagi
Title: The limit to being generous
-Psychology Lab-
Kawai: Uuuh~ What should I do…… I think I left my eraser at home. I have to hand in my report right after this too~
…… Oh! Hey, could I borrow the one that’s here?
Saotome: Out of the question. That’s mine.
Kawai: What’s the big deal~! You cheapskate~
Saotome: You can buy it at the school store so just go get one there.
Kawai: Honestly!!
Hinata: Hm…… sleepy……
Hey, can I use this cushion for a pillow?
Saotome: Stop right there. Don’t use my cushion.
Kawai: You’re doing it again with saying that kind of stuff. It’s not like you’re going to use it any time soon so why not lend it to him?
Hinata: Is it really… a no?
Saotome: Don’t think that you’ll be treated favourably just because your reason is that you’re a kid.
Saotome: There’s Kawai’s plush toy, isn’t there? Use that.
Hinata: Okay.
Hngh, it’s soft and feels good…… Zzz…… Zzz……
Kawai: Jeez. It’s mine so I don’t mind, but I think there’s something wrong with freely offering up someone else’s belongings, you know?
You really are a cheapskate in the end.
Saotome: ………… Shut up.
Kawai: (Oh, he’s thinking it over? Maybe he’s bothered by it for a change.)
Hosho: U-Um…… I want to use one of these post-it notes, if I may……
Saotome: That’s mine…………
Hosho: Oh! S-Sorry…… Someone like me using it is no good……
Saotome: No, it’s fine.
Hosho: Huh?
Kawai: Ikuto-san……!
Saotome: In exchange, pay me back later.
Kawai: Ikuto-san……
The members of the lab then realised that this was the limit to the elite assistant professor’s generosity.
24 March 2018
Characters: Seki Daisuke, Aoyama Itsuki, Natsume Haru, Yui Kotaro & Imaoji Shun
Title: It’s a case of Anime Japan!
-Tokyo Big Sight-
Seki: We’re here. This is the place that we got the tip-off for.
Natsume: Isn’t this…… Tokyo Big Sight?
Yui: It’s jam-packed with people. Seems like there’s some sort of event going on……
Imaoji: “Anime Japan”? Perhaps it’s an exhibition to do with anime?
Aoyama: This is where content related to Japan’s entertainment is gathered in the one location.
Natsume: You know your stuff, Itsuki-san……
Seki: There’s this many people here.
After mixing in with the crowd, it wouldn’t be strange for a trade to be occurring whenever.
Let’s proceed cautiously with the investigation everyone.
All: Roger!
* * *
Natsume: …… Having said that though, everyone’s just walking around looking like they’re having fun……
Imaoji: You can feel in reality how popular Japanese anime and games are.
Yui: I want to hurry up and leave already……
Aoyama: ……! Seki-san, that’s……!
Seki: Huh?
……! Why are there photos of our faces in a place like this!?
Natsume: It has the words “SELECT ME” written on it……
Woah, isn’t that the photo that was taken on New Year’s?
Imaoji: It seems like the ones shot during Christmas are also among them……
Yui: Don’t tell me this is…… a wanted poster!?
Aoyama: Your one certainly looks like you’re being restrained……
Imaoji: Hmm…… This is quite the pickle we’re in.
Seki: Yeah, there’s a chance that the culprit could escape now that our faces are recognisable.
There’s nothing left for it…… Let’s buy it all up.
Natsume: Oh, I get you. If we secure everything, then we’ll be able to settle it without exposing our faces everywhere.
Aoyama: Understood…… In that case, we’ll do everything in our power to hoard it all!
Yui: I’m coming too. Honestly, I would’ve preferred getting my hands on Izumi’s photos, but……
Well, I’m just glad her face wasn’t made known.
Imaoji: Haha, that’s true. Well then, let’s split up the work and buy everything.
Seki: The counter for purchases is over there. Let’s get to it!
All: Roger!
Several minutes later, there may have been a bunch of NCD agents looking lost after being confronted with the hurdle known as a purchase limit……
“Stand My Heroes” will be on display at Anime Japan for the 24th (Saturday) and 25th (Sunday) of March!
We’ll be waiting for you at booth A08 on the day.
More details are on the official twitter (@myhero_event) ♪
25 March 2018
Characters: Revel
Title: Hurry to Anime Japan!
-Hiyama’s Office-
Hiyama: I’ve got a hold of some exceptional information. Please gather around.
Otani: You’re making quite the ecstatic face. What sort of information are we talking here?
I’ll be happy if it’s something relating to her.
Kagura: Not again, Hatori……
Maki: …… Does it have to do with what you’re holding in your hand, Hiyama-kun?
Hiyama: That’s right. I had the information that I obtained from a certain channel put into print.
Take a look at this.
Otani: Hmm, so it’s called “DREAMY PASTEL”. There are illustrations of all of us.
Hiyama: Supposedly, it’s something you can purchase at the event that’s been running since yesterday.
They’ve firmly got down each of our distinctive features. How adorable.
Otani: Is this one Maki? Isn’t it pretty well made?
Kagura: (...... Kei-chan’s so cute.)
Maki: I guess…… it is cute, in a way……
(Isn’t this a bit too baby-faced looking?)
Otani: And it’s lovely how even someone who’s normally unfriendly has been made cute.
Such as Kagura.
Kagura: Excuse me? Who are you saying is unfriendly?
In the first place, I’d rather they not put me next to you in these sorts of images.
Otani: Ahaha, no use saying that to me.
So, what event is this being sold at?
Hiyama: The one that’s being held at Tokyo Big Sight, “Anime Japan”.
Kagura: I see.
Otani: Oh, where are you going?
Kagura: Isn’t that obvious? Tokyo Big Sight. I’ll go arrange for a car so wait here.
Maki: After saying all that, he must have taken an interest in it.
Hiyama: We should also get ourselves ready and head towards the venue.
I want to collect all versions of the clear sakura bookmarks that come as a bonus with purchases.
Otani: Ahaha, how very like you.
Later on, after having got their hands on the items they were eyeing, the group of informants were spotted looking very satisfied.
The “Stand My Heroes” related merchandise are up for grabs at Anime Japan A08 today as well ♪
For the customers who have completed their purchases, we’ll be handing out a “clear sakura bookmark” as a bonus for every 3000 yen spent!
Enjoy a slightly early flower viewing with him…… ♡
26 March 2018
Characters: Seki Daisuke & Hattori You
Title: When you’re starting to get a cold…
-Pharmacy-
CM inside the shop: “When you’re starting to get a cold, the answer is sleep and nutrition drinks ♪”
Seki: …… Nutrition drinks, huh.
(Come to think of it, maybe it’s because of the extreme temperature difference as of late but everyone’s been looking slightly unwell.)
(I’ll get these as refreshments for today, and I’ll make them finish up work early.)
Hattori: Oh~? If it isn’t mister section chief.
Seki: ! …… Oh, Hattori-san.
That thing you’re carrying in your hand……
“Spectacular recovery! A stimulating and vigorous drink for your cold!”?
Hattori: My bunch have been showing small signs of weakness lately, you see.
I was thinking that maybe they’ll be back on their feet if I give them a kick.
Seki: A kick, huh……
(He says all that, but goes out of his way to buy a drink that’s effective against colds.)
Hattori: Goodness. You were thinking something unnecessary just now, weren’t you?
Seki: Haha. Do you mean something like, “he sure is someone who loves his subordinates”?
Hattori: Exactly. Hate to break it to you, but I’m not as soft as that.
Seki: That’s not true at all. You were thinking of your subordinates who are feeling slightly under the weather.
So it’s very like you to have an aspect that’s not just only kindness, and that’s wonderful.
Hattori: …… I’m sometimes thrown out of loop when I talk to you.
Well, this isn’t the time to be wasting away talking forever, so how about we buy our things already and then leave?
Seki: You’ve got a point there…… Oh, maybe I should buy this too?
Hattori: Well now…… This also packs a punch and looks good.
Seki: Also, this one too……
Hattori: And this one as well……
After all was said and done…
The two overprotective superiors stocked up on a bunch of things for each of their subordinates before leaving……
27 March 2018
Characters: Kirishima Koya, Yamazaki Kaname & Hinata Shion
Title: Someone you don’t know?
-Downtown-
Kirishima: This is everything that Miyase asked us to go buy, yeah?
Kaname: Yep. Looks like we’ve basically got it all.
Kirishima: Alright! Miyase’s waiting too so let’s go home.
Kaname: Yeah. Well then……
Oh.
Hinata: Oh, it’s Kana.
Kaname: …… Long time no see.
Kirishima: (......! A classmate of Kaname’s!?)
(Kujo-san told us to pretend to not know each other when outside.)
(A-Alright…… I’ll just slip pass them……)
Hinata: ? Is that mister over there leaving by himself?
Kirishima: ……!? C-Cause I don’t know that brat and all.
Hinata: But it looked like you were talking to him really happily up until a moment ago?
Kirishima: T-That’s ’cause…… I was asking him the way to the supermarket.
Hinata: Even though you just left that same supermarket?
Kaname: …… That’s enough, Koya-kun. It’s obvious you’re lying with that kind of acting.
Kirishima: You’re kidding me…… There’s nothing we can do if we were seen, but……
Hinata: No, there is that.
But Kana, you were making a really gentle expression when you were talking to him.
Like you’re comfortable around this Koya-kun person.
Kaname: …………
Kirishima: You were making such a face, Kaname!?
Kaname: …… Isn’t that just your imagination?
Hinata: Nope. You must trust this person.
Kaname: That’s……
Kirishima: Kaname—!!
I thought you weren’t cute ’cause you’re always so stuck-up—
But you actually got a pretty cute side to you, huh!!
Kaname: Not really. That’s just what was randomly said about me……
Kirishima: Alright, let’s pop by the convenience store! I’ll treat you to something!
Thanks, Kaname’s classmate!
Kaname: Woah! H-Hey, Koya-kun! Don’t pull!!
Hinata: (So there are people that even Kana can trust.)
(...... I’m glad.)
The genius boy warmly thought as he watched their noisily receding backs.
28 March 2018
Characters: Seki Daisuke & Natsume Haru
Title: The superior’s unknown hobby?
-Amusement Park-
Seki: Hmm…… This place really is huge.
Natsume: No kidding…… But that’s exactly why it would make sense for a trade to happen here.
I did a round of the area but there were a lot of places that seemed like they’d be a blind spot.
Seki: You’re right. Let’s sort out the information we have for a bit.
Natsume: Oh, in that case, I’ll go buy us some drinks.
What will it be for you, Seki-san?
Seki: Thanks. I’ll have a coffee then.
Natsume: Gotcha. I’ll be right back.
Seki: (Perhaps I should go over what I know until Natsume returns……)
Kid: WAAAAAHHH!!! MOOOMMY~!! DAAADDY~!!
Seki: Hm? Are you lost, little one?
Kid: WAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!
Seki: Take a deep breath. I’ll help you look for your mommy and daddy.
Kid: …… You mean it?
Seki: Absolutely. So let’s head to the the lost children’s centre……
Kid: ………… Hey, uncle. This balloon and you look good together.
Seki: Huh?
Kid: Hold!
Seki: L-Like this?
Kid: These ears look good too! Wear!
Seki: Umm…… How does this look?
Kid: Yep, looks good! Uncle looks cool!
Seki: Haha, I look cool, huh. I’m happy to be told that.
Now then, once again, how about we make our way to the lost children’s centre?
Kid: If I go there, will mommy and daddy be there?
Seki: It’s a place that will find your mommy and daddy for you. So let’s get going, shall we?
(I’ll send Natsume a message to wait for me a little……)
* * *
Natsume: …… Isn’t that Seki-san?
(Why’s he suddenly walking around holding a balloon and wearing a pair of mascot ears?)
(Maybe he likes cute things or something……)
(...... I’ll pretend I didn’t see anything.)
The heir was confused after witnessing a sight that he wouldn’t have predicted.
But according to the message that he received afterwards, the misunderstanding was safely cleared up.
29 March 2018
Characters: Tsuduki Brothers
Title: The famous siblings’ daily life
-Makoto’s House: Living Room-
Kyosuke: Hey brother, do you have a coin or anything?
Makoto: Yeah. If I recall, there should be a commemorative medal that I received as part of my research material somewhere over there.
…… Will that do?
Kyosuke: Thanks. Now, watch this……
Ummm…… Like this, and like so……
Ta-da! Your medal is now a regular coin!
Makoto: (I see. A magic trick, huh.)
That’s Tsuduki Kyosuke for you. It was very well done.
But I can see a spare coin peeking out from your left hand.
Kyosuke: Huh?...... Woah, no joke.
Hmm. I really can’t get this part down right, huh……
Makoto: Are you going to perform magic as part of a programme or something?
Kyosuke: Ahaha, I guess you clearly saw through it then?
The magic trick itself is simple to do, but the motions are a little intricate……
Makoto: Could you lend it here for a moment? I might be able to do it.
Kyosuke: Yep, sure. Um, so the steps are—
* * *
Makoto: …… I understand now. The part that you’re stuck on is indeed a difficult spot.
Kyosuke: Right?
(But I feel like he’s managing to pull it off well……)
Makoto: Also…… How about doing it like this for this step?
Kyosuke: …… Oh!
Sorry, but it’s time for me to head to work. I’ll be back later.
Makoto: Yeah, take care on your way out.
Kyosuke: Yeah, yeah. See you soon~
* * *
Kyosuke: I’m back.
[Clang]
Kyosuke: (......? This sound is……)
I knew it! Don’t tell me you were practising this whole time!?
Makoto: …… Just a little bit more and it feels like I’ll be able to do it.
Kyosuke: No kidding. You’ve gotten good.
Makoto: If I utilize my wrist like so for this part……
Kyosuke: (What an amazing amount of concentration. He really is a perfectionist.)
Makoto: …… Voila.
Kyosuke: Huh!? No way! Show me!!
Makoto: Very well. Look closely. The key is to do it like so here.
Kyosuke: Oh, that makes sense. I think I somewhat understand the trick behind it.
Afterwards, the two brothers mastered the magic trick together…
And surprised a great number of people by performing it on TV and within their books.
30 March 2018
Characters: Saotome Ikuto, Kawai Hikaru, Hinata Shion & Seo Narumi
Title: In the pleasantly warm afternoon
-Psychology Lab-
Saotome: Yaaawn……
………… Tch.
Kawai: What’s this~ Are you not getting enough sleep, Ikuto-san?
Saotome: …… Cease that annoying voice of yours. I’m exhausted because I got caught up in the drinking party of those old pudgy racoons.
Kawai: Wow…… It really feels like you’re at the peak of your foul mood~
Hinata: Sleep is important…… Do you want to sleep?
Saotome: Don’t lump me in with you who has hypersomnia all year round.
Kawai: Honestly, you’re going to wear yourself out even more by being angry, you know?
Oh, here’s an idea! I got Sayo-chan to teach me hypnotism just before.
I’ll try it out on you, so take a seat there!
Saotome: Hah. As if I’m going to let you waste my time with something that ridiculous—
Kawai: Yeah, yeah, enough stalling! Here I go~
You are getting sleeeeepy~
Saotome: Like hell I’m going to…… fall… asleep…… from this… childish…… trick……
…………
…………
Kawai: Wow! It really worked!
Hinata: …… Zzz……
Kawai: Huh!? When did Shion-kun fall asleep too!?
Haha. Get a good sleep, you two.
Umm. Right, a blanket……
…… Yaaawn……
Today’s such a nice and warm and sunny day that I’m starting to get somewhat sleepy myself……
Yaaawn……………………
* * *
[Click]
Seo: …… Oh, is everyone taking an afternoon nap together?
Hinata & Kawai: Zzz…… Zzz……
Saotome: Zzz……
Seo: (Haha…… What a heartwarming picture.)
Supposedly, there was a university professor who firmly readjusted the blanket covering the lab members…
All the while peacefully watching over them.
31 March 2018
Characters: Seki Daisuke, Aoyama Itsuki, Natsume Haru, Imaoji Shun & Yui Kotaro
Title: A tiny pleasure
-Investigation & Planning Division-
Seki: …………
Aoyama: What’s on your mind, Seki-san? You’re looking rather happy there.
Seki: Huh? Was I making such an expression?
Aoyama: Yeah. Extremely so.
Seki: Haha…… Well now, what can I say? I’ve still got a long way to go if it completely shows on my face.
The truth is, I’m planning to go to this today.
Aoyama: A beer festival, huh. I see. You do love your beer, Seki-san.
Seki: Work has also been pretty calm lately, so at least for today—
[Bang!]
Natsume: Seki-san, we’ve just got word in!
There’s apparently some suspicious movement at an abandoned building in the suburbs.
Seki: What was that!? Get us some further information, Natsume.
Natsume: You got it!
Seki: Aoyama, can I get you to gather the members who can move out for today?
Aoyama: Understood.
Seki: I’ll be coordinating things at the place in question. Please be ready for despatch at once.
Aoyama & Natsume: Roger!
* * *
-The next day-
[Scatter]
Seki: (Oh…… The flyer for the beer festival. Come to think of it, I missed out on going.)
(Well, there’s not much I can do about it now. If there’s a next time, then……)
Imaoji: Seki-san, if you’d like, how about you have one of these?
Seki: Hm?...... It’s beer!
Imaoji: Yes, it’s a bit of a rare find, so I’m sharing it with everyone.
Seki: Are you sure? Sorry you had to do this. Thanks.
* * *
Natsume: Hey Seki-san, you fancy beer, right? If you’d like, how about having a drink of this?
Seki: Huh? This is……
Natsume: I happened to get my hands on it, but there were a lot so I haven’t been able to finish drinking it all.
Seki: In that case, I’ll gladly accept it. Thanks.
* * *
Yui: Seki-san, I have some beers left over from when I was running experiments, so if you’d like, how about drinking them?
Seki: Beers… in an experiment? Just what were you experimenting……
Yui: That’s…… a secret.
Seki: I-I see…… But well, these beers are store-bought so…… I’ll take them, thanks.
(This pattern……)
* * *
Aoyama: Seki-san, if you’d like, please have this beer—
Seki: I predicted as much.
Aoyama: What do you mean?
Seki: It was you, wasn’t it, Aoyama? The one who told everyone about the beer festival.
Aoyama: …… So the cat’s out of the bag, huh.
Seki: Sorry for making you worry.
Aoyama: No…… I got the feeling that you were really looking forward to it.
Seki: Hmmm. To think that it showed on my face to that extent……
But thank you. Now I won’t be for a lack of beer any time soon.
Aoyama: That’s good to hear.
Seki: The case from the other day has also just about settled down, so let’s go out and celebrate with everyone for tonight.
Aoyama: Sounds like a plan. Let’s drink it up.
Seki: It’s more delicious to drink that way than by yourself.
Aoyama: You’re right. Well then, I’ll go let the other guys know as well.
Seki: Yeah, please do.
(Seems like I’ll be able to drink beer that’s more fine than the ones at the festival.)
Supposedly, the section chief who was sitting in his seat and drinking beer at the outing had a huge smile on his face from start to finish that day.