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(Sutamai) Daily Mini Talk, 1 Apr 2018 ~ 15 Apr 2018
April 2018 LOG INDEX
T/N: By request of Beth, here's Kirishima in his idol outfit :')
Characters: Tsuduki Brothers
Title: Reverse birthday
For me, acting is my calling in life. That’s what I believe.
It’s for that reason that I get work. I even get to see the happy faces of many people.
And though it’s unfair of me, I sometimes use my acting to get out of situations.
Like now, for example.
-Kyosuke’s House-
Kyosuke: Yeah, like I said, it’s cools if you’ve got work.
This morning, I had heard that maybe we might not be able to see each other.
Kyosuke: (Even so, it was me who placed hope in that possibility of meeting up……)
I’ve had to cancel our plans before too, so we’re even.
…… Well then, if I say that I’m lonely, will you come over?
…… Right? Ahaha!
Makoto: ……
Kyosuke: Actually, brother is here. Yeah, so we’re thinking of having a drink for old time’s sake. Yep, this early on in the day.
It’s an urgent matter, right? Guess you should hang up soon. Yeah, speak to you later.
[Beep… Beep…]
Makoto: … It’s not as if I came here to drink with you, Kyosuke.
Kyosuke: But you brought over cake, didn’t you?
Makoto: ……
Kyosuke: Even after becoming an adult, it’s nice to have your birthday celebrated.
That being said, I wanna enjoy the cake and alcohol with just us siblings for today.
Makoto: Kyosuke.
Kyosuke: What’s up?
Makoto: …… Looking at you right now, there isn’t anyone out there who would get the feeling that you’re lonely.
That’s just how perfect your tone and inflection was in the conversation.
Kyosuke: Huh?
Makoto: But you can’t fool me, and probably not Sara either.
But that’s not all. You most likely also can’t deceive Izumi Rei.
Kyosuke: ……
Makoto: In the first place, the fact that you expertly gloss over things in these situations is something that I understand all too well as your brother.
That’s exactly why, for the purpose of today, Izumi Rei and I gave it some thought.
Kyosuke: Um, about what?
Makoto: Today is your birthday, Kyosuke. Add to that, what other day is it today?
Kyosuke: A-April… Fool’s?
Makoto: I believe it was noon that we would expose this whole morning’s farce.
What time is it now?
Kyosuke: 12pm?
[Ding dong]
Makoto: …… Happy birthday, Kyosuke.
Kyosuke: !
Makoto: I’ll be the one to say, “Just kidding~” for today.
Kyosuke: …… Thank you, brother.
Makoto: Don’t mention it.
Well? The doorbell is ringing.
Kyosuke: Mind if I go get it?
Makoto: Who else is supposed to if you don’t?
Kyosuke: Be right back!
When I opened the front door, the first thing I heard was “sorry”, just as I predicted it would be.
In which case, I also had a lot of things I needed to apologise for. There are many feelings that I’ve kept hidden away.
But for now, let me hold you.
Because against my better judgement, it felt like I would cry at your “happy birthday” to me.
02 April 2018
Characters: Hattori You & Arakida Sosei
Title: Make sure to pay your respects
-Shrine-
Hattori: So traces of the culprit ended here, is what you’re saying?
Arakida: Yeah. “They were meeting up with someone here” …… That’s about as far as the witness reports go.
Hattori: Hmmm. Is that so……
Well, for the time being, I guess we’ll get them to let us look around.
Arakida: Got it. Then how about—
Hattori: Hold up. Remember to bow and pay your respects before entering.
Arakida: Huh? Oh, yeah, sure.
Hattori: Even if it is necessary to the investigation, we’ll end up laying waste to the land.
So we ought to say our prayers before passing through the gates.
Arakida: …… That makes sense.
(You-san doesn’t seem like the type to be religious, so that was unexpected……)
Hattori: You were just thinking of how I don’t seem like the type to be religious, weren’t you?
Arakida: !? N-Not at all……
(Seriously, how the hell does he know what I’m thinking……)
Hattori: Even if you’re not religious, something of this level is obvious manners.
Arakida: …… You’re right.
(Even how he prays is strikingly elegant……)
(Does he always make sure to pay his respects when he comes to places like these?)
Hattori: …… Now then. Mind if I take a mini detour and visit the shrine office?
Arakida: I don’t mind, but is something the matter?
Hattori: Matori-chan was wanting the good luck charm from this place some time ago.
I was thinking of buying her one while I’m here.
Arakida: (He may be a twisted person, but he does have this sort of side to him, huh……)
Hattori: Hmmm…… Oh, this one will do. Don’t you think it’s perfect for Matori-chan?
Arakida: Err…… “Good luck charm for your pet”??
Hattori: Yep. It screams her name, doesn’t it?
Arakida: (…… Yeah, this person really does have this sort of side to him……)
As he was thinking of how he didn’t know whether to take it in stride or to be shocked…
The hard-faced detective bought a good luck charm for happiness to go with it, hoping that it would bring at least a little fortune her way.
03 April 2018
Characters: Shindo Kiyoshi & Tsuduki Kyosuke
Title: New store opening!
-Downtown-
Staff: We’re a newly established cat cafe! Please come on in!
* * *
Shindo: Huh, a new cat cafe is up……
…… ! T-This cafe—!
(Even if they’re all cats, it’s the long hair breeds that have been rounded up……)
(On top of the cafe’s solid concept, each and every one of the cats are fluffy and adorable……)
(But, still… Going in alone would certainly be, well……)
(But……)
Tch…
Kyosuke: Oh, hey, Kiyoshi-san. Long time no see.
Shindo: … ! Kyosuke, huh……
Kyosuke: Oh, the cafe on that flyer……
Shindo: I-I was just accepting whatever they were handing out over there right now……
Kyosuke: I’ll be going there next time for a scoop.
Shindo: I-I see. A scoop……
Kyosuke: …………
(The way his eyes are swimming about… Could he be……)
Hey, Kiyoshi-san.
I’m thinking that I wanna go visit that cafe before the scoop.
And seeing as I was contemplating over going alone, could you come with me?
Shindo: …… ! If that’s how it is, then I have no choice. I’ll accompany you, free of charge.
Kyosuke: Really!? Thank god. I owe you one.
I’m really looking forward to meeting the cute kitties.
Shindo: Yeah…… There’s also a healing effect to touching soft and lustrous fur.
I reckon it’s just the thing needed in your line of work, Kyosuke.
Kyosuke: Thanks a bunch, Kiyoshi-san.
(Like I guessed. He might actually like cute things.)
Although the back-alley doctor insisted on saying that he had no choice, he was completely letting slip a smile.
Seeing that head on, the popular actor quietly thought about how he ought to keep it to himself.
04 April 2018
Characters: Seo Lab (minus Saotome Ikuto)
Title: A kind mama?
-Psychology Lab-
Hinata: Zzz…… Zzz……
Kawai: Huh? Shion-kun’s gone and fallen asleep. When did that happen?
Hosho: You’re right. He was awake just a little while ago too……
Kawai: It’s not unusual for him to fall asleep, but he’ll catch a cold if he doesn’t remember to cover himself with a blanket.
Ummm…… Oh, here’s one.
Put a warm blanket over him, and… sleep soundly.
Hinata: Hngh……
Hosho: He looks kind of happy, doesn’t he?
Kawai: Hehe. Right~?
Oh, almost forgot. Here you go, Isagi-kun.
Hosho: …… ? Black… tea?
Kawai: Black tea with ginger in it. It’s good for the throat.
Your voice has been sounding hoarse since morning, Isagi-kun.
Hosho: O-Oh…… T-Thank you. Sorry you had to trouble yourself over me……
Kawai: Not a problem! It’s easy to get sick around this time of the year~
Drink this and warm yourself up!
Hosho: T-Thank you……
Seo: What a pickle……
Kawai: Oh? What’s wrong?
Seo: No, it’s just…… I can’t find the book I bought yesterday.
I’m sure I left it around here somewhere……
Kawai: I’ll also help you look for it.
Seo: Thanks. You’re a huge help.
* * *
Kawai: Ah, here! It’s this one, isn’t it, Seo-san?
Seo: Yes, that’s the one. You’re a lifesaver. Thank you.
Kawai: No worries. Glad we found it.
Hinata: …………
Kawai: Oh, you’re awake, Shion-kun. Morning sleepyhead!
Hinata: …… You’re a really kind person, Hikaru-kun.
Kawai: You think?
Hosho: I agree…… I feel at ease when we’re together.
Seo: Haha. You’re like the mother of this lab.
Kawai: Jeez~ None of this calling me “mother”!
…… But I’m happy with everyone being happy.
Hinata: Take care of us from now on as well, mama.
Kawai: Somehow, that nickname isn’t cute at all~
Although he kept turning down the title, the university student was happy that everyone honestly appreciated him…
Thinking that, he became all soft and warm inside.
05 April 2018
Characters: CIU First Division (minus Arakida Sosei), Watabe Satoru, Natsume Haru & Kawai Hikaru
Title: If you were to fall in love with an idol ♡
-Backstage-
Sugano: What sort of face is that? You should just leave him and choose me.
Don’t cry by yourself. I’m here for you.
…… I’ll comfort you.
Asagiri: What are you saying, Natsuki? The only one allowed to love her is me.
Isn’t that right, Rei-san?
For you, who’s struggling as a manager……
-Green Room-
Kawai: You’ve become even more sophisticated than before, Rei-san.
You feel like someone out of the entertainment industry! But I wonder who you’re doing all this for~?
Ehehe, I was teasing you. Because you’re turning more and more into my type.
Hattori: Oh, so you were around, Miss Manager. Were you perhaps waiting for me?
Goodness~ I’m right on the mark then.
Looks like you’re thoroughly intoxicated with me. Are you prepared for what awaits?
You continue to earnestly do your job all the while being played with by the idols.
-Agency-
Watabe: So you’ll make even that sort of face around me, huh.
…… I’ve lost my edge. I’m saying that I’m weak to that expression of yours, Rei-chan.
Natsume: Hey, I’ll make sure to repay my debt to you.
So don’t ever stop being Starry Prince’s manager.
Was it you or him that changed… And the one that you’ve chosen in the end is……
~FIN~
Thank you to everyone that participated in the April Fool’s project!
06 April 2018
Characters: Kujo Soma & Miyase Go
Title: Something perfect for that person
-Stationery Cafe-
[Jingle jingle]
Miyase: Isn’t it wonderful, Kujo-san? That we were able to find a stationery store right away.
Kujo: Indeed. I believe the ink for the pen at home has just about run dry.
Let’s use this opportunity to buy what we don’t have enough of all in one go…… Hm?
Miyase: This place…… has turned into a cafe.
Kujo: It would appear so…… Since we’re here, let’s order a coffee before we leave.
Miyase: In that case, I’ll go reserve us a seat.
* * *
Kujo: This cafe has a rather calming ambience. It’s nice.
On top of that, they have a lot of peculiar stationery.
Miyase: It looks like you can test use them as well.
Look, isn’t this glass pen simply marvelous?
Kujo: …… Hmph. How is one supposed to use this?
Miyase: Seems like it writes similar to a fountain pen.
Fill it with ink, and like so……
[Scribble scribble]
Miyase: There! A dog! Haha. I think I was able to draw it very close to home.
Kujo: This is……
(The dog from the apron that I gave to Go as a present… I see. It looks like he’s taken a liking to it. I’m glad.)
…… ? What’s going on with this stapler?
Miyase: Ummm. From the looks of it, you can create a saddle stitch by changing the shape of it like this.
[Staple]
Kujo: Fascinating. So it’s modifiable. Kirishima would be pleased by it.
Miyase: Yes, I reckon so.
Kujo: This fountain pen somehow gives off a similar vibe to Kaname.
Miyase: Yes, I think I can relate. The somewhat cool yet adorable design fits him perfectly.
Kujo: And this sticky notepad here has a white robe and plush toy for a motif……
Miyase: Haha, it’s like Shindo-san.
Kujo: I see you were thinking the same thing. Also, this memo stand……
Miyase: You mean the memo stand with the ribbon design? This lovely feeling……
Kujo: As I thought, she comes to mind.
Miyase: Yes, it’s a match made in heaven.
Kujo: Well then, let’s have them gift wrap these as presents.
Miyase: As you wish. I’ll go put in the request.
Kujo: If you would. Oh, right…… This one too.
Miyase: …… A memo book? It’s got quite the sturdy make.
Kujo: This is for you, Go. You often taken notes for cooking, don’t you?
Miyase: Kujo-san… Thank you!
Kujo: No need to thank me. In exchange, I want you to pick out the pen I’m after.
Miyase: Please leave it to me! I’ll go choose something perfectly suited to you, Kujo-san.
The lord and servant went home carrying a bunch of souvenirs…
After spending a fun and unexpected time at the cafe that they happened to enter by chance.
07 April 2018
Characters: Hinata Shion, Hattori You & Asagiri Tsukasa
Title: Perfect weather for dozing off
-Park-
Hinata: (The park bench I discovered the day before was comfy to sleep on.)
(It was warm and felt great, and had the smell of sunshine. It was a place where you could see sweet dreams.)
(I should be able to spot it if I continue walking down this path.)
?
Hattori: Zzz……
Hinata: …… There’s a mister I don’t know here.
(I was also hoping to sleep here……)
Hattori: …………
Hinata: …………
*Yaaawn* ……
(I’m starting to get sleepy from watching someone else sleep……)
…… Oh well. There’s space on the side, so I’ll sleep there.
Here we go……
Hattori: Zzz……
Hinata: …… Zzz……
* * *
Asagiri: (*Sigh* You-san hasn’t come back ever since leaving and saying that he was getting some fresh air.)
(Seems like he was up late last night going over things.)
(He’s most likely taking a nap or something somewhere around here.)
Hattori: Zzz……
Asagiri: I figured as much. He was here all along. You-san, it’s about time to wake up—
!!???
Hattori: Zzz……
Hinata: Zzz……
Hinata & Hattori: …………
Asagiri: T-They’re… multiplying!!???
For some reason, the police department’s ace struggled with deciding if it was a good idea to wake up his boss and the high school student, who were sleeping peacefully next to each other.
Thus, he remained glued to that spot for a while…
08 April 2018
Characters: Natsume Haru, Aoyama Itsuki & Watabe Satoru
Title: The secret to social media fame
-Reception Room-
[Snap]
[Snap snap snap]
Natsume: Watabe-san, what are you doing here taking photos of strawberry rice cakes?
Aoyama: …… Or rather, you sure are naturally making yourself at home in our break room.
Watabe: Well~ I brought over souvenirs and the design of the strawberry rice cakes were cute.
So I thought I’d take the opportunity to try my hand at—what’s it called—making it big on social media?
C’mon, look. What do you think of this photo? Don’t you reckon I got in a nice shot?
Natsume: I guess it does feel that way, but…… isn’t that the paperwork in the background?
Watabe: Oh dear, you’re right. This is quite hard to pull off.
Aoyama: …… In that case, place it at the edge of the table beside the window.
If you take the shot with the scenery behind it too, it’ll be inst*grammable.
Watabe: Like this?
[Snap]
Natsume: Hmmm. It’s turned into an impression of boundlessness all at once.
Aoyama: Also, for small, tiny objects like these…
It might be a good idea to line up several of them and take it from above.
[Snap]
Watabe: Wow, you’re right. It’s like a flower garden of strawberry rice cakes, that sorta thing?
But I’ll be~ It’s become beautiful beyond recognition just from doing exactly as Aoyama-kun said.
Natsume: So you had such a talent in you, Itsuki-san.
Aoyama: I wouldn’t go as far as to say that. I just happened to know about it.
Natsume: Come to think of it, you’re often taking down notes on photos of food.
Could it be that you’re actually on Inst*gram and all?
Aoyama: …… ! No, I’m not…… It’s just a coincidence.
Watabe: Now, now. We managed to take a pretty picture so let’s call everyone else over and have a party.
Natsume: I’ll go fetch her then.
I bet she’d come flying over all happily after hearing about these strawberry rice cakes.
Aoyama: Then I’ll go get Kotaro and the others.
Watabe: Okay~ Guess I’ll make my way to wherever Seki is then.
(Still… Where on earth did Aoyama-kun get his knowledge in photography?)
-Weekend-
-Aoyama’s House: Living Room-
Aoyama: Alright, done. I want to start taking photos for the blog right away, but before that—
There isn’t much colour to this dish, so I’ll place vibrant stuff around it, and……
[Snap!]
Aoyama: Yeah, it’s perfect. I’ve taken a delicious looking shot today too.
The fact that the ace’s photo taking techniques were actually for the purpose of updating his food blog was a secret still not known to anyone……
09 April 2018
Characters: CIU First Division
Title: Thinking of the town
-Sky Tower-
Sugano: Phew! That was delish~!
We’ve wrapped up the case for the time being, and the after work meal was yummy too! Best time spent ever!
Asagiri: It seemed like you snuck away and went to another shop just before though.
Wasn’t that what you were really after?
Sugano: Ahaha. Busted, huh?
Arakida: (It’d be obvious to anyone if you came out carrying an armful of hero merch……)
Hattori: Well, leaving aside the actual objective…
The restaurant you picked out was tasty, one way or another, Natsuki. That much I’m confident of.
We should send a photo to Matori-chan and the others to rub it in their faces later.
Arakida: …… Looks like the NCD are in the final stages of their matter.
Asagiri: When I heard that we would be going out for drinks with them, I was worried that I’d have to see Aoyama’s mug.
But apparently there was a call in for an urgent case. I’m relieved.
Sugano: You say that, but you made a sad face when they contacted you about it!
Asagiri: I don’t believe there’s any truth to be had in that at all.
Hattori: Moving on, we seemed to have wrapped up the night faster than expected.
Arakida: We did also get an early start into it.
Sugano: Shall we go for a round two then? I’ll look for a place somewhere.
Hattori: Right, in that case, there’s no need to.
Asagiri: Do you know of a nice place or so?
Hattori: Yep. Over here.
Arakida: (That way is…… the entrance to the top of the sky tower?)
Hattori: It’s not such a bad idea to look out on the city we’re always protecting from a high spot every now and then, right?
All three: …… !
Sugano: Sounds neat! Checking up on the peace of the city is a sure thing for heroes!
Arakida: I bet the night sky view is gorgeous at this time too.
Asagiri: Leisurely gazing out on the city that we’re normally running around in…… Feels like we’ll also be able to make a new discovery.
Hattori: Let’s get to it then, shall we?
While thinking of their pals in the NCD, who were doing their best somewhere out there even now……
The four members of the first division couldn’t help feeling a faint longing because of the breathtakingly beautiful night city that they were looking out over from the top of the sky tower……
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10 April 2018
Characters: Kagura Aki & Kirishima Koya
Title: I want a hit of inspiration!
-Downtown-
Kagura: (That man’s suit doesn’t fit him.)
(He’s pushing it by trying to wear a mature design. Now the suit is wearing him instead.)
(And that lady over there too. The hues of her clothes and shoes don’t match. That’s just asking to be bulky all over.)
(*Sigh* …… I wasn’t coming up with any ideas, so I went into town hoping to get a spark, but…)
(This hasn’t helped for reference at all……)
Kirishima: Hey you, whatcha doing having a staring competition all by yourself?
Are you… facing off someone around here that I can’t see or what?
Kagura: Perfect timing! Hey, give me a small hit.
Kirishima: Huh? A hit?
Kagura: What I mean is, you’ll wear the clothes I made. You’ve got nothing else to do anyway, right?
Kirishima: Y-You’re wrong! I’m busy! I have a duty to wait until Kujo-san is done with his work.
Kagura: That’s what we call having time to kill.
Whatever, listen. You already know that in my hands, you can become something of a host, right?
This time as well, I’ll transform you into someone cool.
Kirishima: Someone cool……
Kagura: I bet Kujo-san would definitely be happy if he saw you like that too.
Kirishima: Kujo-san would!?
Kagura: Well? I don’t think you have anything to lose.
Kirishima: If it makes Kujo-san happy then I got no choice!!! Alright, I’ll go along with you!!
Kagura: Yeah, let’s do this.
(I see. So he’ll do as I say if I mention Kujo-san’s name. I’ll remember that.)
* * *
-Atrium: Personal Quarters-
Kirishima: How’s this one on for size?
Kagura: Hmm. Not bad. So you look good even in that.
Next is this.
Kirishima: You sure this is how you wear a yukata?
Kagura: It’s bit exposing, but, well. It’s nothing out of the ordinary, right?
Seeing a bit of muscle isn’t so bad either. But perhaps……
Hey, wear this one next.
* * *
Kirishima: Yo, ain’t this one pretty sick?
T/N: By request of Beth, here's Kirishima in his idol outfit :')
Kagura: Yes! This is it! This is the one!
It’s precisely because you’re ripped all over that you don’t necessarily expose your chest……
Instead, a strong sensuality is felt when you show off your arms……
Yep, it’s perfect. I think the ultimate idea just popped up.
Kirishima: I’ve got no clue what you’re saying, but good for you?
Kagura: You can have that outfit, so go on and take it with you.
Oh, but before that, a photo! From the front, side, and back!
Kirishima: Yeah, no sweat! Hehe. Get in a cool shot, will ya!
Afterwards, the designer was able to create something that he could be proud to call a masterpiece.
And the bodyguard returned home and received compliments from the lord. Thus, the two of them had a very satisfying day.
11 April 2018
Characters: Miyase Go & Hiyama Takaomi
Title: In a spring of smiling flowers
-Downtown-
Miyase: (*Sigh* …… It has well and truly become warmer.)
(There are even more gardens full of life now that the flowers have bloomed—)
…… Wow. The garden in this house has been tended to with care. It’s lovely.
I can feel that each and every one of the flowers have been looked after with their whole heart.
I wonder what sort of person is raising them…..
Hiyama: Hm? If it isn’t Miyase.
Miyase: Huuuh!? Hiyama-san!? Then, don’t tell me, this garden is……
Hiyama: This is my garden.
Miyase: I should have known! It’s such a wonderful garden that I was wondering what fine person was taking care of it.
Hiyama: Your words flatter me.
If you’d like, how about a look inside?
Miyase: Are you sure? Well then, I’ll gladly take you up on your offer.
-Hiyama’s Garden-
Miyase: Wow…… It truly is a marvelous garden!
It’s vibrant, and the many colourful and different types of flowers are in bloom……
Hiyama: It was right around yesterday that they all began blossoming at once.
The flowers in spring in particular are abundantly splendid in colour, so it’s the most liveliest at the moment.
Miyase: It’s also the season for new beginnings in life, after all. It’s nice to be able to feel cheerful.
I heard that you also visited our gardens previously, so I was hoping to see yours someday.
I’m very happy now that I’ve made it a reality.
Hiyama: Yes, I had a look of your garden too, and it truly was in your taste.
But I reckon our garden is the only one capable of producing this much of a vibrant colour.
Miyase: Nonsense. My garden is overflowing with flowers that show off their lovely charm.
Hiyama & Miyase: …………
Hahaha.
Hiyama: It’s fun to be able to boast of one’s garden like this as well.
Miyase: Yes, it really is.
Hiyama: Since you’re already here, how about a cup of tea in the gardens if you have time to spare?
I’d like to talk some more.
Miyase: Yes, I’d be happy to. Let’s talk plenty.
And so, the very satisfied pair were able to discuss their interests in a sometimes heated, and other times, unhurried manner.
12 April 2018
Characters: Seo Lab (minus Seo Narumi)
Title: Let’s make it with everyone
-Psychology Lab-
Hosho: ? This is… wool felt?
(Cute…… Is this kit for making the sheep here?)
Kawai: Oh, it looks like you’ve already spotted it, huh~
Hosho: K-Kawai-san! S-So it was yours. I’m sorry that someone like me was looking at it without asking……
Kawai: Not at all, don’t worry about it. It’s mine, but it’s also yours, Isagi-kun.
Hosho: What… do you mean by that?
Kawai: I got a lot of these wool felt kits from my friends.
So I was thinking of making it together with everyone!
Hosho: A-Are you sure it’s okay… for s-someone like me to?
Hinata: …… I wanna have a go too.
Hosho: Eep! Y-You were there, Shion……
Hinata: Yeah, I was asleep the whole time. That looks fun so I want to do it too.
Kawai: Of course! Let’s all make it together~
Ummm. Shion-kun can have the otter, Isagi-kun the zebra, and for me, the sheep!
Hinata: I’ll do my best.
Hosho: I-I’ll put everything I have into it.
* * *
Kawai: Done~! Ta-da, it’s a sheep!
Hosho: Wow…… You’re really good at this.
Hinata: It’s all fluffy and cute.
Kawai: Ehehe~ What about you guys?
Hosho: I-I couldn’t make it very well, but……
Kawai: Whaaat! You did a good job!
Especially the leg area. You even recreated the joints……
You can really, really tell that you pay attention to the actual animal.
Hosho: Y-You… think so?
(Thank god I was able to make it adorable……)
Kawai: Shion-kun…… are you having a bit of a hard time?
Hinata: Yeah. Just a little more and…… the face should be, err……
…… Done. But why is it that……
Kawai: The aura coming from the face… I get this feeling like I’ve seen it somewhere before.
Hosho: …… Oh. This is……
Hinata: Did you figure something out?
Hosho: Um, that is…… it kind of looks like…… Ikuto-san……
Kawai: OOH! You’re right! It does!!
Like with how shrewd the eyes are or the slightly mean mouth!
Hinata: Yeah, it’s the spitting image of him.
[Bam!]
Saotome: Hey, what’s with this eyesore of a mess……
Who gave you all permission to litter the table with cotton-candy-like fluff?
Kawai: Oh! Pfft, haha… T-The real deal is—!!
Hinata: It looks exactly like him no matter how many times I see it.
Saotome: What was that? The hell’s gotten into you lot? Cracking up just as you look at someone’s face……
Hosho: U-Umm. I-I’m sorry! It’s all because I said something unnecessary!!
Saotome: You’re not making any sense, but cease that obnoxious laughing and jittering. It’s pissing me off.
Kawai: A g-grumpy pants a-and… a-an otter… AHAHAHA!!
Hinata: Haha, sounds like from out of a dream.
Hosho: I-I’m sorry! I’m so, so sorry!
Saotome: …… I swear, you guys better knock it off right now.
And so, the wool felt toy that livened up Seo Lab was brought home to the animal-loving university student’s place…
On account of it being the reason why everyone would end up laughing as soon as they saw it.
13 April 2018
Characters: Kirishima Koya & Sugano Natsuki
Title: Big news, everyone!
-Kujo Household: Garden-
Kirishima: Oof! Oomph!
Phew…… I’m done with today’s workout!
But I still got time to spare….. Guess I might as well do another set then.
[Ring ring… Ring ring…]
Kirishima: Hm? Oh hey, it’s Sugano.
[Beep]
Kirishima: Yo man, what’s up?
Sugano: “This isn’t the time for that! It’s a major bomb drop!”
Kirishima: Huh? Whaddya mean?
Sugano: “You’ll know soon enough, so just get here asap! I’ll be waiting at the park.”
Kirishima: H-Hey!
[Beep beep]
Kirishima: …… I can’t tell if something happened or not, but it sounds fricken serious!?
I gotta get moving fast!!
-Park-
Kirishima: *Pant*…… *Pant*…… Hey, Sugano!!
Sugano: Kirishima-san! You’ve finally made it.
Kirishima: Yeah, so hey, what the heck is going on!?
Sugano: It’s this, here! Take a look.
Kirishima: Isn’t this…… the “Sutamai Channel subscription page”?
…… Huh?
Sugano: There’s nothing “huh?” about it! Feast your eyes on the amount of subscribers.
13,000 people! That’s a whopping number, dontcha think?
Kirishima: …… I don’t really get it, but is that supposed to mean something?
Sugano: Jeez~ What a weak reaction. This is a pretty amazing record, y’know!
For this many people to subscribe to Sutamai Channel……
Not to mention! Get a look at this, here! This!
Kirishima: Huh?
“For the people who send in mail to the show, you can now get the special background” ……
…… For real!? That’s fricken nice as heck!
Sugano: Right?
If you set it as your homescreen background, you can get a taste of having become the show’s emcees!
Best send in some mail prompto, now!
Kirishima: No kidding! Alright, I’ll send in something too!
“The ultimate bodyguard” for my Sutachan name, and……
Sugano: Everyone else, as well~ Chop chop and get to it ♪
More details in Episode 37 of Sutamai Channel, airing on April 12th!
We’ll be waiting for all your messages ♪
14 April 2018
Characters: Natsume Haru, Aoyama Itsuki & Imaoji Shun
Title: Even though it’s this hot…
-Downtown-
Natsume: Ugh, what a complete strike out……
Aoyama: What’s wrong, Natsume? If it’s about patrol duty then you should hate yourself for pulling the losing straw.
Natsume: Not that. Don’t you think it’s hot today?
I’ve come fully decked out in winter gear here.
Aoyama: Oh, that’s what you mean. I guess it was cold all day yesterday and this morning too.
Natsume: And yet, this afternoon feels close to being a summer’s day. This is way too absurd.
Ugh, I shouldn’t have coordinated my clothes to this morning’s cold……
Aoyama: You’re sweating all over. Well, not like I can talk either……
Natsume: How you faring, Shun-san? You’ve been silent this whole time.
…… What the? You look perfectly a-okay……
Imaoji: You think so? I do believe that it’s hot today.
Aoyama: You’re making a relatively cool face though?
Natsume: Even though you’re packing on quite the layers, you’re not breaking a single sweat at all……
Don’t tell me you’re a cyborg or something?
Aoyama: Hahaha. That’d be a stretch even for—
Imaoji: Oh dear…… Have you caught onto me?
Natsume & Aoyama: !!???
Imaoji: I’m just kidding. I too am of the opinion that it’s hot.
Now then, let’s get going. We have to finish patrolling and be back by evening, after all.
Aoyama: Y-Yeah, true……
Natsume & Aoyama: (It didn’t sound like he was joking……)
The two couldn’t help further doubting the returnee…
When they themselves were sweating from head to toe compared to his completely unfazed look……
15 April 2018
Characters: Asagiri Tsukasa, Arakida Sosei & Tsuduki Makoto
Title: The ultimate partner
-Park-
Asagiri: Kleiner, fetch!
Kleiner: Woof!
[Patter patter patter……]
Asagiri: Yes, yes. Good boy.
Kleiner: Woof!
Makoto: …………
Asagiri: Hm? You’re……
Makoto: It’s Tsuduki. Asagiri Tsukasa, there’s something I’d like to ask you.
Asagiri: Something you’d like to ask?
…… If it’s to do with my job, you’ll have to kindly allow me to decline.
Makoto: No, I wish to discuss with you something far more important than your work.
Asagiri: More important than my work? What exactly would that involve……
Makoto: That is……
Asagiri: …………
Makoto: It’s about the dog beside you.
A black golden retriever is not such a common find. What’s more, it has a clever looking face.
Asagiri: …… ! Thank you.
(Nothing less to expect of Tsuduki-sensei’s eyes. They seem to be the real deal.)
Makoto: The truth is—
* * *
Asagiri: I see. A novel with a dog as a main character.
Makoto: That’s correct. This park is often used to walk dogs.
So I was thinking of doing some observing, but then someone I knew just happened to be there.
Asagiri: If that’s the material you’re after, then allow me to answer as much as you want.
There are many things about Kleiner that I can boast of.
Makoto: You sound like you have quite the confidence.
Asagiri: That’s right. This little one will wait for me without complaining, even when the days I can’t see him continue to drag on because of work.
I’m sure it causes him to feel lonely, but despite that, he’ll comfort me with everything that he has when we do see each other.
He also listens to what I say, and he even helps me out. He’s my most proudest partner.
Makoto: Are you telling me that’s just how dear he is to you?
Asagiri: Of course. I have no intention of parting with him whatsoever, in rain or shine.
To me especially, he’s very much family.
Makoto: You don’t say……
(I had thought simply of a pet and its owner, but I ought to change my direction of thinking a little.)
Thanks. I’ve taken what you said in as reference.
Asagiri: Not a problem. I’m looking forward to you coming up with a great piece of work.
* * *
-Arakida’s Room-
Arakida: (It looks like I’ll get to start reading Tsuduki-sensei’s latest work while I can today. Nice.)
(He said in the magazine interview that an encounter while collecting data sealed the deal on this story for him.)
(They’re the person who influenced Tsuduki-sensei. I bet they’re an extraordinary person, for sure.)
[Flip]
Arakida: ……
…………
T-These distinctive features……
(It’s Tsukasa-san and Kleiner no matter how you think about it…… Right?)
…………
After swallowing down the wave of envy at the back of his throat…
The book that the hard-faced detective was reading was so interesting that, in the end, he couldn’t stop crying at the touching events in the story thereafter.