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(Sutamai) Daily Mini Talk, 1 May 2018 ~ 15 May 2018
Characters: Aoyama Itsuki & Yui Kotaro
Title: How to deal with crowds
-Downtown-
[Hustle bustle…]
Yui: … What’s with this crowd?
Aoyama: Seems like there was a music concert at a nearby venue.
We’re clashing with their finishing time.
Yui: … This is exactly why I said I didn’t want to be on patrol duty.
Aoyama: Even without this, you’d hate it either way.
Yui: ……
Aoyama: Don’t get all sulky on me. The case this time around wouldn’t have been possible without your brains.
Seki-san said it himself, didn’t he? That you’re all we have.
Yui: I will never forget…
That I was denied the right to have Izumi’s used chopsticks as a condition for my cooperation.
Aoyama: Obviously it’d be a no. Give it up.
Anyway, we just have to head back now. How about we stop by a cafe somewhere until the crowd thins out…
Yui: ……
I’ve got it.
Aoyama: What?
Yui: A way to overcome the mass.
Aoyama: … You thinking of taking the long way around?
Yui: No.
We’re going to pretend that we just came from the concert.
Aoyama: … What?
Yui: Take a good look. Those girls leaving the concert are walking without bumping into anyone.
Aoyama: Well, yeah… I guess.
Yui: In other words, it can be considered as a phenomenon having to do with attending the concert.
Aoyama: … I doubt that.
Yui: Most likely, it’s because their minds have been satisfied that their motor skills are improving.
Humans are creatures that can enhance their abilities by thinking in that way.
Therefore, if we also follow the same, and get into the mood like we just went to the concert, our motor capacity will go up.
Thus, we should be able to get through this mob with ease as well!!
Aoyama: Is that… really how it works?
Yui: Let’s go, Itsuki. We’re getting into the spirit of the concert-goers.
Aoyama: (Did he lose all his senses because of the horde…?)
Yui: “I’m coming back from the concert. It was a very fun concert. I can’t forget that melody even now.”
Aoyama: Y-Yeah… Sure……
Yui: Onwards, Itsuki! Let us head forward with this spirit!
Now we won’t get caught up in the wave of people—hngh!?
HEY, ITSUKI! WHERE ARE YOU!? ITSUKI!!
Aoyama: (… Figures it’d end up this way.)
Of course things wouldn’t go that smoothly. Thus, the two of them continued to be jostled around all the way to the station.
02 May 2018
Characters: Kawai Hikaru, Saotome Ikuto, & Hinata Shion
Title: Behind those words
-Psychology Lab-
Kawai: So basically, I want to ask you to survey the students at your school, Shion-kun. Think you’ll be okay with that?
Hinata: Yeah… Got it.
Kawai: Thaaanks~ We’re doing it as a joint research with high school students kind-of-thing this time, so…
Hinata: … Yeah……
Saotome: … Oi, Shion.
Hinata: … Hm?
Saotome: Are you sure you’re listening?
You’re responding with bare minimum effort. If you’re going to go and waste my time, then I won’t forgive—
…?
Kawai: What’s wrong?
Saotome: I’m going to touch you for a bit.
Hinata: … Hngh.
Saotome: I thought as much. You have a fever.
Kawai: Huuuh!? You don’t look any different so I didn’t even realise it!
And yet I kept talking on and on anyway. I’m sorry.
Hinata: A fever… I see. So that’s why I’m so sleepy.
Kawai: You weren’t aware of it yourself either?
Hinata: Yeah. Since I’m always sleepy.
But if the symptoms are not at a level of noticing, then I’m fine. Continue with what you were saying—
Saotome: Out of the question. Go home at once.
Hinata: But…
Saotome: How do you plan to make it up to me if I get sick?
Kawai: Jeez~ There you go again—
Saotome: First of all, there are instances where minor bad signs lead into even worse conditions.
If you remember feeling off, then get rest immediately. I’ll call a taxi for you now.
Hinata: Ikuto-san… Thanks for worrying about me.
Saotome: Don’t go all soft in getting the wrong idea.
If you’re down for the count then everything I’ve scheduled will be out of whack. That’d be a problem, is all.
Hinata: … Yeah. I’ll get better soon.
* * *
-Several minutes later-
-Psychology Lab-
Saotome: … I called the taxi to stop at the entrance.
(… This is him I’m dealing with, after all. I wouldn’t put it past the kid to go and fall asleep somewhere before reaching there.)
Tch. It doesn’t get more of a pain in the ass than this, but I’ll supervise you until you get into that taxi.
Hinata: ‘Kay. I’ll make sure to look over the documents.
Saotome: … Nuh-duh.
[Click… bam]
Kawai: Hehe. He really isn’t honest with himself.
Hmm, let’s see. These files over here look like they can be taken care of by me too, so…
I guess I’ll finish up Ikuto-san’s share as well.
The genius high schooler, who was soundly resting at home, went on his way to recovery…
And days later, the joint research would see a successful breakthrough.
03 May 2018
Characters: Tsuduki Brothers & Kagura Aki
Title: A job that loses all sense of season
-Makoto’s House: Living Room-
Kyosuke: Sorry for making you bring the files here for my brother, Kagura-kun.
Kagura: It’s no big deal.
I was in the middle of grabbing some old stuff out from the storeroom so that I could pick out a design for the winter catalogue anyway.
Kyosuke: Oh, you’re already starting to prepare for winter.
Even though it’s still the beginning of summer—that’s early.
Kagura: Well, that is our job, after all.
Thinking a season or two ahead is something that happens pretty often.
Kyosuke: I think I can sort of relate.
We also shoot our filming based on the season in the work, so the feeling of when is what becomes all muddled.
Brother is like that too.
Kagura: So that’s why he needed a catalogue. To get an idea of winter clothing, huh.
Kyosuke: Yeah. We just cleaned out all the magazines in the house, so you saved us one there.
[Click]
Kyosuke: Oh, hey! Kagura-kun brought over the files you asked for…
Woah…
Kagura: That outfit……
Makoto: Ah, yes… Thanks a lot. I just can’t seem to wrap my head around the concept of women’s apparel.
This will make it easier for the image to come to mind. I’m grateful to you, Kagura Aki.
Kagura: N-No, not a problem…
Makoto: … I see. This type of clothing… Of course, the design of the coat is like so…
In that case, the place to leave the coat in that scene would be… Hmph. I’ve got it.
I apologise, but I’ll be returning to my writing. Feel free to take your time here.
[Shuts]
Kagura: … Why was he wearing mid-winter clothes when it’s the start of summer…?
Kyosuke: Because at the moment, he’s writing a piece with the setting being right in the heart of winter…
He’s the method-writer type so I think his body is completely in that season. Probably…
Kagura: Hmmm. Maybe that’s the reason why he can write compelling works.
Kyosuke: You… think so?
Kagura: Either way, looking at him makes you think that our lack of a sense of season still has a long way to go…
Kyosuke: I guess you could say that it’s because he’s also in the middle of work, but…
Kagura & Kyosuke: … There was no limit to it, huh…
04 May 2018
Characters: Kujo Household
Title: I want to make sweets!
-Kujo Household: Living Room-
Miyase: Here, these are today’s snacks. I tried my hand at making cherry blossom rice cakes.
It’s a little bit past the season for it, but I wanted to stay in this feeling of spring for just a while longer.
Kaname: You’ve got a point there. It kinda feels like spring went by before we even got to enjoy it this year.
Kujo: It’s not such a bad idea to experience the season with these rice cakes in place of the cherry blossom trees.
Kirishima: …………
Shindo: What’s up? I believe your share has been prepared too.
You’re not gonna say that this amount is not enough or something, are you?
Kirishima: … You made these cherry blossom rice cakes, right, Miyase?
Miyase: That’s correct. I got a hold of some excellent red bean paste, so I thought I might as well…
Kirishima: I wanna try making it too. It doesn’t have to be cherry blossom flavoured or anything either.
Kaname & Shindo: …!
Kirishima: Remember that time before when Miyase was knocked out? I made sweets, yeah?
That was fun, so I wanna make stuff for Miyase from time to time!
Miyase: Kirishima-san… Thank you.
Kaname & Shindo: (Nuh-uh, nope, no way—)
Kaname: (Koya-kun’s cooking is definitely a hazard…)
Shindo: (But it’s always at times like these that he’s the embodiment of goodwill. How should I stop him…?)
Kirishima: Alright, it’s settled! I’ll be making the snacks for tomorrow!
Shindo: …! T-That’s…
Kujo: No… This is a great opportunity, so how about we all make it?
Kaname: …!
Kujo: I heard from her the other day that making cookies and chocolates with everyone is fun.
Isn’t this the perfect timing seeing as Kirishima is all fired up to go?
Kaname: I think that’s a fantastic idea.
You think so too, right, Kiyoshi-san?
Shindo: Yeah, it’s a genius idea. I’ll help you out for free, so we should all absolutely do it together.
Kujo: Then it’s agreed. Can I count on you for the preparations, Go?
Miyase: Yes, I hear you loud and clear. Well then, let’s all make cookies tomorrow.
Kirishima: Alright! Cookies, huh. Sounds like fun!
Kujo: We may as well invite her, so let’s.
Miyase: Of course. I’ll be sure to contact her about it.
Kaname & Shindo: (T-Thank god…)
It was only for a brief moment where they felt relieved in thinking that they’d be able to make something proper out of cookies.
But on the basis that some thrill was needed, the bodyguard went and bought capsicums… and so their battle with him continued to rage on…
05 May 2018
Characters: Police
Title: He’s also suited to this sort of job?
-CIU First Division-
Sugano: *Sigh* The job this time was a toughie too, huh.
But your quick work in that instant was awesome, Sosei-san.
You seem like you’d also be able to pull off being a bodyguard.
Arakida: What?
(The hell is he saying all of a sudden?)
Sugano: Don’t you think so as well, Tsukasa-san?
Asagiri: Don’t just move your mouth, and get to work already.
… But, well, it’s not like I can’t imagine it.
Hattori: Though by the devil’s luck, it sounds like there’s also a chance of you attracting danger instead.
Arakida: (… That seems likely, and would be a bother.)
Sugano: I’ve never really given it thought to if I weren’t a police officer.
But there’s also that possibility that I could’ve lived out my life differently, right?
Hattori: Another way of life, huh.
Sugano: Like being a stuntman for actors!
Hattori: You making hero merch at a toy company doesn’t sound so bad either.
Sugano: Oh, that’s also a neat idea. Seems kinda fun too…
A job that protects the smiles of children! Definitely a possibility!
Arakida: (He looks like he’d enjoy any job though.)
Sugano: I can totally see you being in the IT industry and duking it out with a hacker, Tsukasa-san.
Asagiri: With a hacker?
Sugano: Yeah! Glasses means someone who’s smart-looking, so it’s gotta be up against a hacker!
Arakida: (What a thoughtless reason…)
Sugano: Last is… You-san, huh.
Asagiri: (An occupation that You-san would be in that’s not in the police force…?)
Arakida: (I can’t really picture it, but if there is anything, then it’d be…)
Sugano & Asagiri: (The boss of an underground organisation…)
Hattori: You guys were thinking something rude just now, weren’t you?
Sugano: NOPE, NO SIREE! NO SUCH THING!
Arakida & Asagiri: (……)
Hattori: … Well, let’s end the chit-chatting here.
It’s about time we get to work already, wouldn’t you say?
[SLAM!]
Sugano: Ugh… What a huge pile……
Hattori: I’m leaving it to you all to keep the peace of the city today as well.
All three: … Yes, sir…
While they were going through the work given to them…
The three couldn’t get the image of the lax section chief running the underworld out of their heads…
06 May 2018
Characters: Otani Hatori & Hiyama Takaomi
Title: For the you who endeavors till late
-Hatori’s Office-
Otani: Good work today. About the so-called issue, how’s that looking at the moment?
Employee: Right. We’ve detected the cause of the current error, and are entering work into restoring the program.
I believe we’ll be able to safely finish up if given another hour.
Otani: I see. Very well then. I apologise for keeping you back late, but hang in there a little bit longer.
Employee: Of course! Please excuse me then.
[Shuts]
Otani: I guess it feels like we somehow got through things.
(It’s difficult to do it so that there are zero issues.)
(But even then, they put in the effort to keep it to a minimum, and make themselves available to deal with it promptly if anything were to happen.)
… It’s promising and great that my employees understand that much for themselves as well.
[Knock knock]
Otani: Come on in.
[Click]
Hiyama: Pardon me.
Otani: I figured you’d be coming soon.
Hiyama: Well now, nothing gets past you, does it? I was in the area, so these are snacks.
Otani: Isn’t this… a rather large amount for that?
Hiyama: The stuff from Maki and Kagura are in there too.
We were thinking about how maybe it was almost time that things have calmed down.
Otani: That’s Revel’s information network for you, alright. No mercy, even internally.
Hiyama: Not to worry. This matter is equivalent to already having been resolved.
I don’t believe there’s any worth intel-wise that would seemingly lead to a scandal.
Otani: Ahaha. Well that’s good to hear.
… So whose idea was this?
Hiyama: Kagura’s.
Otani: Now, isn’t that rare? I thought for sure it’d be you.
Hiyama: Kagura also says nice things about you a fifth of the time when you’re not around.
Otani: I’m sure that was something he wouldn’t have wanted me to know in his whole life.
Hiyama: Don’t poke at him too much.
Otani: I know. I’ll honestly accept this for today. Thanks.
Hiyama: Yes, please do.
Let’s drink at the bar when things have settled down again.
Otani: It’ll be my shout when that time comes.
Hiyama: I look forward to it. Well then, I’m off.
{Shuts}
Otani: ……
(I’m not the type to think stuff like this, but…)
(Friends really are nice to have, huh.)
The IT president returned to his desk, grabbing out one of the nutrition drinks with a smile on his face as he did.
07 May 2018
Characters: Seo Lab
Title: So that we can look back on our memories
-Psychology Lab-
Hinata: …? There’s a random box here.
Kawai: Oh, yeah, that. I put together all the photos we’ve taken up until now~ See!
Hosho: Y-You’re right… There was this many, huh.
Kawai: Ahaha. This one, for example, is a work of art~
The ponies are running away from Ikuto-san!
Hinata: He’s making a scary face.
Saotome: … Shut up. If you love ponies that much, I’ll gladly throw you into their sea of food.
Go on and fear them as they slowly advance on you.
Kawai: This one’s of Ikuto-san tackling his hand at solving mysteries!
Hinata: He’s agonising over it with all he’s got.
Saotome: That problem was a piece of cake. Don’t lump me in with you lot.
That aside, Kawai… Are you deliberately just picking out photos of me?
I’ll be dealing with you accordingly after I seize them later.
Kawai: Ahaha, I’m shaking in my boots~
Saotome: (This little… I’m so going to make him cry one of these days soon.)
Hosho: T-There really are photos of other people here too. See…
Hinata: It’s when we ate curry at Seo-san’s place.
Kawai: Oh~ That was also heaps of fun! He was particular with peeling the carrots~
Hosho: (It was a shame that we had to eat the bunny shaped ones…)
Seo: … Haha.
Before we knew it, we had taken this many photos.
Kawai: Yep. It’s so that you can look back on them whenever you want.
Oh! That’s right!
Hosho: W-What’s up…?
Kawai: Photos are nice, but with only this, it’s just a single shot captured, right?
So let’s create some memories out of words or something!
Hosho: Ummm. What do you mean…
Kawai: Let’s share a diary between all of us!
Saotome: Excuse me?
Hinata: Good idea. Sounds like fun.
Seo: A diary with others, huh… Come to think of it, I’ve never done that before.
Kawai: I’ll look for a cute notebook and bring one in, so how about we start right away from tomorrow?
Saotome: Who the heck is going to participate in something that childish…
Hinata: You don’t need any memories with Seo-san?
Saotome: … I’m not writing anything super long, got it?
Hinata: You’re on board too, right, Isagi-kun?
Hosho: U-Umm, I, someone like me joining…
(… But refusing would probably be rude…)
… C-Count me in…
Kawai: Yay! Are you fine with doing it as well, Seo-san?
Seo: Yes, of course.
… I’m looking forward to it.
To be able to leave behind some memories…
Everyone’s diary days were only just beginning.
08 May 2018
Characters: Kujo Household
Title: At least for your birthday
Shindo Kiyoshi is a swell guy. He’s polite, but has a sharp-tongue.
His hobby is working out, and he also has a great physique. But contrary to his looks, he loves adorable things (this is strictly confidential information).
Shindo: I may be a piece of work to handle, but I’ve got skills.
Today is Shindo’s birthday…
* * *
-Downtown-
Shindo: Oh right, what did those guys give me again?
While walking alongside her…
I pulled out the rectangular box I received at the birthday party that was held this year too.
Shindo: Hm? Oh, this, huh.
I got it as a birthday present. I haven’t seen what’s inside it yet.
(Even so, Kujo and the others sure were lively.)
Recalling that made me feel embarrassed, but it was a warm and comfortable time spent.
* * *
-Kujo Household-
Kujo & Kirishima: Happy birthday, Shindo.
Kaname & Miyase: Happy birthday!
Shindo: … What’s the meaning of this?
Kujo: What do you mean “what”? Surely you can tell by looking. It’s a birthday party.
Kirishima: Hm? Did you hit your head or something, Shindo?
Shindo: You’re the last person I want to hear that from. What I’m referring to is…
The message I received from Kaname telling me to “get here quickly, it’s an emergency” so I came.
But completely unrelated to that, there’s a birthday party going on. I’m asking why that is.
Kaname: It’s an emergency situation if the birthday boy is missing, no?
Miyase: … Haha. You’ve been one-upped here, Shindo-san.
Shindo: Ugh.
Kirishima: For now, blow out the candles on the cake, man. We can’t eat it if you don’t.
Shindo: No kidding. The thirty or so candles on top of this cake are like a small fire hazard.
*Ffffff……*
[Clap clap clap clap!]
Kujo: Now then, let’s all dig in together. Go, could you cut and split it for us?
Miyase: Yes, of course. The Mr Rabbit meringue doll will all go to Shindo-san, and…
Shindo: (C-Cute.)
W-Wait a second.
I’m going to take a picture before you start cutting it up. I have an acquaintance who likes this sort of thing.
Kaname: (What an obvious lie.)
Kirishima: Oh, yeah, almost forgot! We gotta give out presents. Here, man!
Shindo: What’s with this size… Is it a gift voucher or something?
Kaname: Close, maybe?
Kirishima: It’s a must-have for guys, yeah? We gave hella thought into choosing it, so go ahead and use it—tonight, even!!
Shindo: (A must-have for guys? Tonight?)
Kaname: Open it up later. You promised to meet up with her at night, right?
Miyase: I don’t think there’s that much time left, but please do join us until then.
Shindo: (Putting up decorations and preparing a cake isn’t a simple feat.)
Yeah, I think I will.
* * *
-Kujo Household-
One week prior to Shindo’s birthday party.
On this day, it was especially lively at the Kujo household with the choosing of the present for Shindo.
Kirishima: Ain’t something strong-looking good? Like this!
Kujo: Not bad, but how about this one here with the animal print?
Kaname: Isn’t something with a design of stuff he likes on it fine? Like here.
What do you think, Go-san?
Miyase: Me? Let’s see then… This one.
Everyone: OOH!!
Kirishima: Damn, that’s some bold move there!
Kujo: It’s decided then.
Kaname: (Kujo-san’s taste in things is pretty out there…)
* * *
-Downtown-
Shindo: … What the heck is this!?? Hey, wait, don’t you look at it!!
(No one said it would be underwear… Why is there a bowtie design on it?)
(Is it because we’re celebrating my birthday? This is way too much of a unique taste in a weird way… Still…)
Pfft, haha—
(I bet it was just a bunch of adults coming together to discuss something ridiculous.)
(Sure is overly peaceful.)
Why are you laughing as well?
I see. You’re also happy because I look happy, that it?
Yeah, I guess. I feel at peace, almost like I have no worries whatsoever.
It’s precisely because we’re adults that there are times when ridiculous things are necessary too.
Otherwise, we’d exhaust ourselves completely.
Shindo: (This present definitely isn’t going to get any use made out of it.)
But I’ll dearly hold onto this tender time that came with it close to me so that it doesn’t slip away… All the while lovingly thinking of that warmth.
09 May 2018
Characters: Aoyama Itsuki, Seki Daisuke, Hattori You, & Asagiri Tsukasa
Title: A peculiar statue
-Police Department: Corridor-
Aoyama: … Hm? What’s with this stone statue?
Seki: It looks relatively new…
Hattori: What are you two doing here?
Seki: We’ve got all the paperwork here from that meeting the other day, so we came by to drop them off.
Hattori: You both went out of your way to do that?
Seki: Haha. We were passing by the area and all.
Hattori: Goodness. Why, thank you. See ya then.
Aoyama & Seki: (In the end, what was that stone statue…?)
Seki: Well, I’m sure there’s no need to think about it that deeply.
Aoyama: I guess you’re right. Should we get going then?
* * *
-Several days later-
-Police Department: Corridor-
Aoyama: (Hm? There are steamed buns left in front of that statue from a while ago…)
Hattori: Did you bring us the documents we asked for by any chance, braided boy?
Aoyama: Yes, here you go.
Hattori: Thanks for taking the trouble to. Well then—
Aoyama: Hattori-san, why are there steamed buns here?
Hattori: Oh, those are…
Aoyama: ?
Asagiri: You-san, if you’ve got all the documents on you, then could you hand them over?
Hattori: Oh dear, they’re calling me. Till next time then.
Aoyama: ………… What the hell…
-A further several days later-
-Police Department: Corridor-
Seki: There was an offering for the statue?
Aoyama: Yeah. I think there’s some meaning to it or so…
Seki: Hmmm. What on earth could it be?
Aoyama: —!? Take a look, Seki-san!
Seki: There’s a bouquet of flowers laid at the statue?
Aoyama: (Could it be exorcising the thing…?)
Hattori: Should I take a guess at what it is that the two of you are thinking?
Aoyama: !
Hattori: “In this statue lies the grudge of a little girl.”
“Offerings are being made like this because she still hasn’t moved on.”
Something along those lines?
Seki: Is that true…?
Hattori: Well now, who knows?
If you pray for her, she might benefit from it as well…
Seki: … I see. May you rest in peace.
Aoyama: May you sleep soundly…
[Click]
Asagiri: … What are the two of you doing?
… Oh, right, You-san. Please take home that statue you got at the banquet already.
Those steamed buns and that flower bouquet are also gifts from the other divisions, aren’t they?
I’m sure it’s bulky to carry, but there are a large number of complaints coming in from other departments too.
Hattori: That so? I guess I’ll bring them home with me tomorrow then.
Asagiri: Please do.
Aoyama & Seki: …………
Hattori: … Well now, what say you we hurry up and begin the meeting?
Aoyama & Seki: …… Yeah……
Thus, the kind-hearted pair ended up being completely taken for a ride by the lax section chief’s misleading behaviour.
10 May 2018
Characters: Revel
Title: The two that disappeared
-Japanese Inn-
Kagura: We were able to warm up a lot more than I would’ve thought. It wasn’t so bad.
Maki: If not for the excuse of an inspection, the four of us wouldn’t really get a chance to come to a hot spring together.
Kagura: Speaking of, where is Hiyama-kun and Hatori?
Maki: They said they’d be back after having a look around the place.
Kagura: Hmmm. Well, I guess we can take it easy and wait then.
* * *
Kagura: … Hey, aren’t they taking too long?
Maki: A bit, yeah…
Kagura: It’s already been an hour since, right?
Maki: Maybe they got lost?
Kagura: This inn certainly is quite large, but…
Child: WAAAAAHHH!!!
Maki & Kagura: —!?
Child: SIS IS GOOONE!!! THE GHOSTS HAVE TAKEN HER AWAY!! WAAAHH!!!!!
Maki & Kagura: …………
(Surely not…)
Kagura: … Oh, right! How about we try giving them a call?
Maki: Yeah, there’s that. I’ll do that now.
……?
[Beep… beep…]
Kagura: What’s wrong?
Maki: It’s not connecting through…
Kagura: !?
… Mine isn’t either…
Maki: Y-You don’t think they really were… you know?
Kagura: There’s no way they could’ve just up and vanished like—
[RATTLE!]
Maki & Kagura: —!?
[THUMP!]
Maki & Kagura: Hngh…!
Otani: Phew, we were finally able to make it back…
Hiyama: It took some time.
Maki: Hiyama-kun! Hatori!
Kagura: You both were okay!?
Otani & Hiyama: … Huh?
Kagura: The two of you weren’t coming back any time soon, and the phone wouldn’t connect either…
Maki: We thought that you were maybe spirited away…
Otani & Hiyama: … Pfft… HAHAHAHA!
Kagura: Hey! We were worried here, you know!?
Hiyama: No, I’m sorry. We were inside the cave behind the inn.
Otani: We heard that we’d be able to find our way out right away, but it was larger than we had thought. It was also dark and there was no reception…
But I’m so happy that you were worried about me.
Kagura: Excuse me!? Giving us a false alarm like that…
Maki: Well, I’m just glad you’re safe. How about some tea to drink?
Hiyama: Yes, that’d be great.
Otani: Thanks.
Maki: (… Though come to think of it, what was that child’s crying voice from before?)
With one mystery still left unresolved, the night at the inn grew late…
11 May 2018
Characters: Itty-bitty club
Title: Prayers denied!?
-Shrine-
Kyosuke: It’s been a while since the four of us hung out.
Maki: Oh, yeah, now that you mention it. I guess it’s rare for everyone to all be here.
Kaname: It would often be with the two or three of us, but our schedules don’t really line up when it comes to everyone.
Kagura: Maybe a miracle happened since we’re headed for the shrine today?
Kyosuke: Ahaha. That’s not something I’d usually hear coming from you, Kagura-kun.
Kagura: Hey, what’s that supposed to mean?
Kaname: That aside, let’s finish up with the praying first.
Maki: Yeah. Wanna get going to the main hall then?
* * *
[Jingle]
[Gong gong]
[Clap clap]
Maki & Kaname: …………
Kyosuke: Us too… Oh, here we go—found one! A five-yen coin!
By the way, Kagura-kun. Do you normally carry around spare change on you?
Kagura: You shouldn’t speak lightly and call it ‘spare change’ when asking the Gods for something.
Kyosuke: Ahaha, you sure say cool things.
[Boing!]
Kagura: What the!? My offering came bouncing back…?
Kyosuke: Maybe it got blown away because they’re notes?
Anyhow, I’ll also—
[Clink!]
Kyosuke: …Eh!? It rebounded…
Kagura: You’ve got to be kidding me… Our offerings are being turned down!? Is that even possible!?
Kyosuke: You don’t think the Gods are trying to drive us off, do you?
Kagura: There’s no way something that supernatural could happen…
Kyosuke: Oh, but I… Yesterday, I ate my brother’s bean-jam pancake by mistake…
On top of that, he wasn’t at home either so I haven’t been able to apologise yet…
Kagura: Are you saying that’s why you’re being punished?
… Come to think of it, the other day…
I dropped Hiyama-kun’s teacup and it got chipped.
I made sure to order the same design, and I was planning on switching them out before he noticed…
Kagura & Kyosuke: (This can’t actually be… divine punishment, can it!?)
* * *
Maki: … Hey, those two…
Don’t tell me they haven’t realised that there’s a plastic board on top of the offertory box, right?
Kaname: Maybe. There’s also a notice saying it’s being repaired, but…
Maki: Well, this is Aki we’re talking about here.
He’s probably unsettled from having his offer sent back, so he can’t see what’s going on around him…
Kaname: Perhaps it’s about time we let them know already?
Maki: Yeah, you’re right.
Even so, the pair’s ‘misdeed’ was quite the adorable confession…
Was what the toy maker and genius high schooler thoroughly thought.
12 May 2018
Characters: Kirishima Koya & Shindo Kiyoshi
Title: Your wish on the Ema
-Shrine-
Kirishima: Hm…?
Hey, Shindo. That wooden plank hanging over there—what’s it called again?
Shindo: It’s an Ema.
Kirishima: “Emma”… Oh, yeah, I guess they had a name like that.
Shindo: Don’t make it sound like you’re talking about a person. It’s misleading.
Kirishima: And what is it exactly? Do you hang it up after you finish eating the fish paste cake?
Shindo: It’s not that sort of board. You write your wish on the back of it and entrust it to the shrine.
Kirishima: Oh, I getcha.
Hey, let’s do one as well!
Shindo: What?
Kirishima: Even you’ve got at least a wish, right?
Like, “I want money” or “Give me money”.
Shindo: Something of that level is possible even without relying on the Gods…
Kirishima: Alright, let’s get going!
Shindo: Hey, stop pulling on me! Christ, there’s no arguing with you. I’ll tag along so don’t run!
* * *
[Scribble scribble…]
Shindo: Right, I’m done writing mine.
Kirishima: Ey, whaddya put down?
“Increase in luck with money”
Kirishima: In the end, it’s still “give me money”.
Shindo: (As if I can write something like “To be surrounded by cute things” in front of him.)
… And what did you put down?
Kirishima: Hehe, here!
“KUJO FAM SUPREMACY”
Shindo: … W-What in the…
Kirishima: Hm? Did I spell it wrong?
Shindo: No… It’s miraculously correct.
Kirishima: Haha, right!? I’ve got it clearly memorised!
Shindo: … For the record, do you know what it means?
Kirishima: Yeah! In short, it means for things to “go well”!
So with this, everything will be smooth sailing for the Kujo Household!
Shindo: … I see.
(He probably understood it somehow after conveniently interpreting it to make it all nice-sounding…)
Kirishima: Hopefully Kujo-san and everyone else sees good things now!
Shindo: (… I don’t get the feeling I can properly explain it to him…)
Thus, the back-alley doctor was overwhelmed by the full-blown smile and couldn’t say anything.
13 May 2018
Characters: Natsume Haru, Aoyama Itsuki, & Imaoji Shun
Title: Who are you thinking about?
-Cafe Terrace-
Natsume: Hmm. There was a cafe terrace here, huh.
Aoyama: Looks like it operates as a cafe during the day, and a bar at night.
Imaoji: The menu is also plenty colourful, so it’s apparently popular with women.
Aoyama: Considering all that, they even have a jumbo steak lunch available.
Natsume: Ahaha. Sounds like something that would make Rei-chan happy.
Imaoji: She does have a very hearty appetite on her, after all.
Aoyama: (… Imaoji sure does plainly say brutal things sometimes.)
Natsume: Plus, check out their wide range of shochu. They’re not leaving any effort gone to waste there.
Aoyama: They even stock Izumi’s favourite brand.
Imaoji: Haha. The both of you have been pointing out things that Rei-san would be thrilled about for a while now?
Natsume: You say that, Shun-san, but you were thoroughly checking out the restaurant’s mood.
Aoyama: … All said and done, we couldn’t get her out of our heads, huh.
Natsume: Seems like it. Oh, the terrace seats over there have been freed up.
Imaoji: Should we order something then?
* * *
Aoyama: That reminds me, we haven’t decided on the place for the next outing yet, have we?
Natsume: Yeah. That’s why I was checking out what sort of drinks they have before.
It’s not just shochu. Looks like they also stock beer and wine from around the world.
Imaoji: Nothing less to expect from our party planner.
Aoyama: Well then, I guess it’s settled where we’re having our next night out drinking.
Imaoji: Yes, if it’s here then everyone will probably be happy with it.
Natsume: (On top of that, what’s most important is…)
Imaoji & Aoyama: (I want to see her happy face.)
“I want to share these wonderful places with the person I hold dear to me.”
And so, they passed their lunch time while thinking that thought as a whole.
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14 May 2018
Characters: Arakida Sosei
Title: Getting through via the heart
-Park-
Arakida: (Just one more witness to interview then I’m done. I got myself plenty of useful information from this.)
(After I confirm where I’m off to next, I’ll move out right away and gather intel…)
… Hm?
[Flap flap!]
Crow: Caw caw~!
Arakida: A crow…?
(Are crows the type to come close to humans?)
Crow: …………
Arakida: (…? Why is it looking this way…?)
Crow: Caw~!
Arakida: (Could it be hungry or something?)
Crow: Caw caw!
Arakida: (Pity, but I don’t have any food on me at the moment…)
Crow: Caw?
Arakida: (No, wait… Why does it seem like we’ve been having a conversation for a while now…?)
Crow: Caw! Caw caw!
Arakida: (No way, can it read people’s minds…!?)
Crow: Caw~!
Arakida: …!?
Thereafter, the heart-to-heart conversation between the crow and lone wolf continued or so…?
15 May 2018
Characters: Hosho Isagi & Kirishima Koya
Title: Two people and one animal
-Park-
Hosho: (I wonder if the cute kitty appearing at this park recently is here today too…)
(Going by the usual, it should be at the bench up ahead—)
!!???
* * *
Kirishima: Hm…? If it ain’t a cat!
* * *
Hosho: (!!!)
(That guy with the blonde hair has a scar around his eyes.)
(He also has a tattoo. What if he’s not a decent person…?)
(W-What should I do… If something happens to the kitty…)
(No, I have to protect it when that time comes.)
* * *
Kirishima: What’s with you, little guy? You sure are a friendly one!
Cat: Meow~
Kirishima: Haha! Quit rubbing your head against me~!
Cat: Meow meow~
Kirishima: What, you hungry? But I ain’t got anything on me right now…
Cat: Meooow.
Kirishima: Oh, you forgive me? Sorry, I’ll bring you something next time!
* * *
Hosho: (Huh…? He’s making such a soft expression at the kitty…)
Cat: Meooow~!
Hosho: (Oh, it came over…)
Kirishima: Hm? Where you going?
Hosho: (Hngh…! The blonde guy is looking this way…!)
Cat: Meooow~
Kirishima: Oh, what, you were going to this dude over here, huh.
Hosho: U-Umm, I-I’m sorry… This makes it look like I snatched them away from you…
Kirishima: Hm? Why are you apologising? This fella wanted to go over to you, right?
He’s super attached to you. That means you guys are ultra close buddies!
Cat: Meooow. *Rolling…*
Kirishima: The gist of it is that you’re a good guy, yeah!?
Hosho: Um, n-no, that’s…
Kirishima: Wait, hang on a sec.
Hosho: Hnngh!? W-What is it…
(His expression changed! Maybe I really did get on his bad side…)
Kirishima: … Your face is ghostly pale. You okay?
What’s more, looking at you closely, you’ve got crazy bags under your eyes.
Hosho: … Huh?
(Could he be worrying about me…?)
T-This is how it usually is for me, so I’m fine.
Kirishima: You sure?
Hosho: Y-Yes.
Cat: Meow~ meow~
Hosho: Um, this little one also looks like he wants to play, so please go ahead and play with him.
Kirishima: Oooh, that there’s a cat toy, huh! You passing it to me?
You’re a good guy, man!
Cat: Meooow~ ♪
Hosho: … Haha.
Thus, the blonde haired youngster, the animal-loving university student, and the cat enjoyed a fun time together.