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(Sutamai) Daily Mini Talk, 16 May 2018 ~ 31 May 2018
Characters: Kawai Hikaru & Saotome Ikuto
Title: Let’s share a diary! Day 1
-Psychology Lab-
Kawai: ~ ♪
Saotome: ……
Oi, what’s with that extremely generic notebook?
Kawai: Oh, you’ve noticed, huh? Ehehe~ This notebook is for our group diary!
Saotome: Tch. So you were serious about it.
Kawai: Of course! It’s not like I suggested it out of halfhearted feelings.
Saotome: Still, it’s pretty plain-looking for something you’ve readied.
Kawai: That’s because if I didn’t, you’d be against it, right?
Even though we’re all finally wanting to make something filled with fun memories.
If it turns out to be something that puts someone through a horrible time then there’s no meaning to it.
Saotome: ……
(That’s just like him to say…)
Kawai: With that being said, you’ll do it with us, right?
Saotome: … As usual, you sure are good at blocking people’s way out of things.
Kawai: You say that, but all in all, you’re also a nice person.
Saotome: Don’t interpret things to suit you. I wouldn’t be participating if it weren’t for Seo-san being on board with it.
Kawai: Ahaha, you’re so not honest with yourself~
Hmmm. But the notebook aside, I wonder if my page is turning out to be a little boring…
[Flip]
Saotome: Guh!?
(Colourful words and chibi illustrations…)
(What’s with this bubbly page… You call this boring…?)
Kawai: Oh, right! I got some cute stickers before so let’s decorate it with them!
Saotome: You’re going to make it even more flashy!!???
Kawai: This isn’t flashy at all~ Look, aren’t these dome stickers cute~?
Saotome: If you stick those things in then it’ll make the notebook hard to close.
Kawai: Oh, yeah! I’ll go with these glitter stickers then!
Saotome: Hey, just how many have you got on you? Is your bag a jolly 4D pocket or what?
First of all, what happened to you saying just a few minutes ago about how you won’t do anything others are against?
Kawai: That’s why the notebook is plain though?
Saotome: I’m asking whether you intend on handing over that rainbow-to-the-core notebook to me.
Kawai: The next person taking over is Isagi-kun, so I won’t be giving it to you~
Saotome: Don’t argue for the sake of it. At the very least, tone down the intensity…!
In the end, the first page was vibrantly decorated in boisterous high spirits.
17 May 2018
Characters: Police
Title: Could this be the winter blues?
-CIU First Division-
Sugano: *Sigh* …
Asagiri: What’s wrong, Natsuki? For you to be sighing…
Sugano: Yeah… Somehow, I can’t concentrate today.
Arakida: (Isn’t that always the case?)
Sugano: Hmmm. Maybe I’ve got the winter blues…
Asagiri: The winter blues…?
Arakida: You, Natsuki, do…?
Asagiri & Arakida: (That phrase doesn’t suit him…)
Sugano: *Sigh* …
Hattori: … Natsuki, what did you eat this morning?
Sugano: Huh? Hmm… I wasn’t really feeling up to eating anything…
Hattori: Then what about lunch?
Sugano: I didn’t eat any. I had no energy to move.
Not to mention, I was insanely sleepy… Even though I slept plenty.
Hattori: I see. Then, here. Check your temperature.
Sugano: Eh? A thermometer?
Asagiri & Arakida: …!!!
[Bi-bi-beep!]
Sugano: Huh!? Woah! 38 degrees!?
Asagiri: W-What on…!
Arakida: I’m surprised you could even function under those conditions…
Sugano: Wow, wicked! It’s been so long since I’ve had a fever! Maybe I’ve forgotten how to catch a cold!
Hattori: … By the way, have you had similar symptoms before?
Sugano: Huh? Well, yeah, every so often. Don’t tell me those were fevers?
Hattori: … Yep, but enough of that. For the time being, go to the sickbay.
Sugano: ‘Kaaay. I’m off to take a short nap!
Arakida: … Why is he getting hyped up over a fever…
Asagiri: Well, if he’s like that, then I don’t think he’ll get any much worse…
Hattori: He’s probably gone up until now always thinking that it was because of the change in weather every time…
Later on, the happy-go-lucky detective that slept for about three hours completely got rid of his fever and made a comeback or so…
18 May 2018
Characters: Revel
Title: A tiny flower for your soothed heart
-Revel’s Bar-
Kagura & Maki: ……
Hiyama: ……
Kagura: Aren’t you flat out exhausted today, Hiyama-kun?
Hiyama: If you’re going to say that, then you and Maki are also in the same boat.
Maki: Did the final touches for your designs clash with the catalogue photoshoot, Aki?
Kagura: Yep. But, well, both ended without a hitch.
More importantly, didn’t you say that you had presentations one after another, Kei-chan?
Maki: Yeah. Though having said that, it was practically just making minor adjustments to what everyone worked hard to put together.
Kagura: (That’s what he says, but the one putting in the most effort out of anyone is him.)
Maki: What about you, Hiyama-kun? Did you finish up with that large-scale contract?
Hiyama: Yes, it’s been safely established. It certainly was painstaking to go through three countries in one week.
Kagura: Ugh… The travel time sounds like more of a hassle than the working hours.
Maki: Hiyama-kun seems like the type to do work and not waste a moment during it though.
Otani: For you three busy people…
Kagura & Maki: !
Hiyama: This is… a cocktail?
Kagura: There’s a flower floating in it…
(… It’s a pretty colour…)
Maki: Wait, Hatori, why are you behind the counter?
Otani: Isn’t it obvious? That cocktail is something I made.
Hiyama: Oh? You did…
Otani: Seems like all three of you have been busy, so here’s to a job well done. Also…
To celebrate Hiyama-kun’s contract being a success, I present you with a special flower cocktail.
Kagura: Ugh, sounds like a load of bull. You sure you’re not just using this as practice for making it to give to girls?
Otani: Ahaha, maybe.
Maki: This is amazing. Is this flower real?
Otani: The one for decoration is, yeah. The one inside is a fake made from jelly.
It dissolves bit by bit, and the final taste of the drink also changes slightly.
Kagura: (Enjoying the transition… Looks like I can use this for my next idea.)
Otani: Oh, Kagura’s making that face for when he’s hit with a spark for a new design.
Kagura: E-Excuse you? Don’t speak as if you know what you’re talking about.
Maki: (I bet he was happy…)
Thanks, Hatori. I was able to get rid of some of my fatigue.
Otani: You’re welcome. Now then, how about we toast before the flower disappears?
Hiyama: Of course. Well then, here’s to Revel’s bond and growth…
All four: Cheers!
19 May 2018
Characters: NCD
Title: The ultimate photo
-Cafe: Terrace Seats-
Seki: Thank for organising today’s get-together, Natsume.
Natsume: No worries. I just happened to find a great place right as I was going out for lunch.
Watabe: You’ve been working non-stop lately Seki, so doesn’t this make for a good breather?
Seki: Yeah, you’re right.
But I hear the lights in your office have been running late into the night as well, Watabe.
Watabe: Uh-oh, busted, huh?
Aoyama: The two of you should follow in Natsume’s example and leave work right on the dot.
Natsume: Ahaha, is that something for you to be saying, Itsuki-san?
Yui: ……
Imaoji: Oh, you don’t look very happy. Is something the matter?
Yui: Izumi’s used cup disappeared at some point…
Seki: Oh, right. If it’s that, I asked them to clear it away.
Yui: S-Seki-san…!
Natsume: Rei-chan did leave right after she finished eating.
Seki: She did say that she had plans, so I’d feel bad if we kept her back against her will.
Natsume: (Honestly, I would’ve wanted her to take her time savouring the taste just a little bit more.)
Aoyama & Imaoji: (We got to see her happy face so I guess it was a success.)
Watabe: Huh? Whose camera is this?
If you leave it in such a place like this then a drunk person might step on it, you know~?
Yui: Oh, it’s mine. I bring it around with me for research purposes.
Natsume: Oh, in that case, let’s take a group photo while we’re at it.
Seki: That’s a great idea. I’ll take the photo so everyone move closer.
Could I borrow the camera, Yui?
Yui: !
It’s my camera, so I’ll bear the responsibility and take the photo.
Seki: … Is that so? Well then, can I leave it to you?
Yui: Yes.
Watabe: M’kay, huddle up everyone~
[Click!]
-Several days later-
-Investigation & Planning Division-
Yui: ~ ♪
Natsume: You’re in a rather good mood today, Kotaro-san.
Aoyama: Those are the photos from the outing the other day that you’ve got on you, right? Let us see for a bit.
Yui: Don’t just go walking off with it as you like, Itsuki.
Imaoji: Haha, it’s a nice photo you’ve taken.
Aoyama: Even so, did you take this many shots at the time…?
Yui: ! Don’t look any further…!
[Flip]
Seki: !!
Imaoji: This is…
Natsume: Hidden snapshots of Rei-chan at the get-together, huh.
Yui: Y-You’re mistaken. These photos are for research.
Seki: … Could you come here for a second, Yui?
Yui: … O-Okay.
Aoyama & Natsume: ……
Although it was taken on the sly…
The members of the NCD couldn’t help but think about how they kind of wanted that photo when faced with the beaming smile captured in it.
20 May 2018
Characters: Hosho Isagi & Hinata Shion
Title: Let’s share a diary! Day 2
-Psychology Lab-
Hosho: …?
(Did someone forget their notebook?)
(Oh, but there’s a cute bunny sticky note on it…)
To: Isagi-kun
Sorry I can’t hand it to you directly.
Pass it on after you’re done writing in it ♪ - Hikaru
Hosho: (I-It’s the group diary…!! I promised to do it with everyone in the lab, but…)
(I-It’s finally my turn…)
[Flip]
Hosho: Hikaru-kun’s page is super pretty…
(It’s been cutely done up using pens and is easy to follow…)
(The page is decorated with just the right amount of glitter stickers casually strewn about…)
(His dazzling school life is described with enthusiasm…)
I wonder if I can put together a page this beautiful…
Just as he was about to gently put aside the notebook—
Hinata: … You’re not going to write in it?
Hosho: Woah!? S-Shion, since when were you there…
Hinata: From the very start. I was sleeping on the couch.
Hosho: S-Sorry I didn’t notice… Did I wake you up by any chance…?
Hinata: Nope. I woke up on my own. More importantly, you’re not going to write something?
Hosho: … I can’t think of anything to put down…
Hinata: I don’t think you need to ponder over it that hard.
Hosho: Huh…?
Hinata: I haven’t had a look yet.
But I’m guessing Hikaru-kun definitely wrote about the things he loves however he liked.
So it’s fine if you also do the same, Isagi-kun.
If everyone writes about something they enjoy then it’ll turn out to be a notebook crammed full of fun memories.
Hosho: A notebook full of fun memories…
… Yeah, you’re probably right.
Hinata: Oh, yeah, how about animals? That seems like something you’d have the most fun writing about.
Hosho: Oh… Then, I’ll write about the kitty I saw at the park recently.
Ummm… The date and time… and the place… and the kitty’s features…
And I’ll also add in a sketch to go with it…
Hinata: (… Rather than a diary, it’s turning into an observation journal.)
(But it’s like Isagi-kun to do, so whatever.)
[Scribble scribble…]
Hinata: *Yaaawn* …
(The sunlight’s all warm and cozy, and there’s a gentle sound…)
(Looks like I can sleep well…)
He closed his eyes, and the sound of the pen resonating in those ears in that warm room was tender and comfortable…
21 May 2018
Characters: Tsuduki Brothers
Title: A poem right here
-Makoto’s House: Living Room-
Kyosuke: Hmmm…
Makoto: Is there something troubling you, Kyosuke?
Kyosuke: Oh, hey! Perfect timing, brother.
It’s been decided that we’ll be composing a senryu poem as part of the program this time, but…
I’m not sure how best to go about it…
Makoto: Is it for a variety show?
Kyosuke: Yep, bullseye.
Makoto: In that case, I reckon it’s better to go with one that can grab a chuckle over something that’s orthodox.
As an actor, you have the highest reputation.
That’s exactly why, if there’s at least a slight opening in that wall, then won’t it make you more approachable?
(… Plus, I’d like to avoid having him being compared to me from trying to seriously come up with one, at all costs.)
Kyosuke: I see.
Rather than thinking up something literal, that way seems more easily doable.
For example…
“You called, so I came! — Thanks for hosting me today — Let’s hear those cheers now~”
Makoto: … No, err, isn’t that far too child-like in feeling?
Kyosuke: Whaaat. Was it no good? I’m sure it’d get a laugh though.
Makoto: It’s a fine line between whether a laugh will be amiable or mocking.
That aside, how about something like this?
“Look forward to it — My next work will pull you in — You can count on me”
Kyosuke: … That one sounds like it would probably make me super conscious of a bunch of things…
Makoto: … I think so too…
Hmph. It’s surprisingly difficult when actually putting it to practice like this.
Kyosuke: So, even you have things you think of as difficult, huh.
Makoto: For things targeted towards variety shows, yes, here and there…
Kyosuke: “What a real pain, huh — Nothing is coming to me — No idea, nadda”
Makoto: “Working out daily — Tis but a shortcut to death — No to exercise”
Kyosuke: “Jeez, enough of that — And help me out here, will you? — I need you, brother”
Makoto: *Chuckles* Not bad at all.
Kyosuke: Right back at you. I’m somehow starting to enjoy this.
Then, next is—
Supposedly, the brothers who were having fun, continued their conversation in 5-7-5 syllables thereafter as well.
22 May 2018
Characters: Hiyama Takaomi & Otani Hatori
Title: The trick to raising plants
-Hiyama’s Office-
Otani: I’ve brought you the stuff that you asked me for previously, Hiyama.
Hiyama: Thanks. Sorry for making you go out of your way.
Otani: Not at all. I just happened to have plans to drop by the area.
Plus, I had something I kind of wanted to ask you.
Hiyama: Something you want to ask me?
Otani: Are you also well-versed in cacti?
Hiyama: Yes, for the most part… But what’s this all about?
Otani: They say there’s a healing effect to looking at nature.
I was thinking how it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to start giving one of them a go as a daily enrichment.
Hiyama: It certainly would be enriching. That is, if that’s what you’re really after.
Otani: Ahaha, so you saw through me, huh?
My having an interest in nature isn’t a lie though.
One of our girls at work bought a cactus, hoping to be rejuvenated, but she says it’s not growing well.
As the company representative, raising the motivation of your employees is an important task, right?
Hiyama: (He says that jokingly, but that’s most likely how he truly feels.)
Let’s see… Cacti tend to be thought of as a plant that you can leave unattended, but that’s not the case.
There’s a small trick to it.
Otani: Oh? You mean like with a sunny or airy spot?
Hiyama: Yes. If you’re going to raise cacti, a place with lots of sunshine and where rain doesn’t hit is good.
Furthermore, if the soil is dry in the spring or autumn, then give it plenty of water.
On the other hand, even if the soil’s surface is dry in the summertime, it’s fine to leave it as it is for three days.
Otani: Oh, is that to replicate its original living environment?
Hiyama: There is that. But water is a must during its growth period.
To begin with, cacti have aspects to them that aren’t all too adjusted to the environment in Japan—
Otani: Stop right there, Hiyama.
Sorry to cut you off while you’re getting heated, but I’d say even my memory is at a point where it can’t keep up anymore.
Hiyama: … Right. I apologise.
Let’s see. I’ll send you an email later regarding the data with the main points compiled together.
Otani: That would help me out heaps.
Hiyama: Lastly, this is the most important part.
Otani: Okay?
Hiyama: Plants are also living beings. Talk to them as much as possible and communicate with them.
First, when you wake up in the morning—
-Several dozen minutes later-
Hiyama: That’s all.
I still have much left to say, but… if the situation doesn’t start to improve, then come ask me again.
Otani: A-Ahaha. Thanks, really.
(Yeah, I didn’t think Hiyama’s love for plants went this far.)
Afterwards, the IT president apparently received a massive email concerning plants…
23 May 2018
Characters: Police
Title: The wolf being doted on
-CIU First Division-
Hattori: Guess what day it is today, Sosei.
Arakida: Why all of a sudden?
Sugano: Do you know what day it is today, Sosei-san?
Asagiri: Surely, you must know.
Shiba: Let’s hear the answer then. Today is—
Arakida: T-Today is…
* * *
Arakida: !?
(Shit, I almost passed out for a sec there.)
Asagiri: How unusual.
Shiba: Oh my, are you getting the beddy bye-byes?
Sugano: I guess pushing it to three all-nighters really is the limit, huh~
Even I fell asleep before.
Hattori: That’s more paperwork for you, Natsuki.
Sugano: Wow, I’m wide awake now.
Arakida: … I’m gonna go take a nap.
Shiba: Yeah, go—
Wait, no, don’t go!
Arakida: (Which is it?)
Hattori: Five…
Asagiri: Four.
Sugano: Three!
Arakida: (Is a bomb going off or something?)
Shiba: One!
Sugano: SOSEI-SAN!
Hattori & Asagiri: Happy—
Shiba: BIRTHDAY!!!
[Pop!]
Arakida: ………… What?
Hattori: Look at the clock.
Arakida: It’s midnight?
Asagiri: It’s 12am on May 23rd.
Shiba: It’s your birthday, Sosei.
Sugano: Huh? Could it be because of the one too many all-nighters that you’ve lost all sense of time?
Arakida: (No, I’m fine.)
Hattori: Well then, how about we double it as a break and start getting into it?
Asagiri: We’re all set with the pizza and fries.
Sugano: I got Natsume-kun to teach me a little something that’s perfect for birthdays.
So let’s get to it right away.
Shiba: Camera’s rolling, aaand go~
[Hzzz…]
Sugano: Now then, I hereby announce the opening to the “Exposing why Sosei-san is great!” show!
Arakida: (I’d rather you not…)
Hattori: *Clap clap*
Sugano: We’ll start from that scene where Sosei-san revealed his determination.
* * *
-Street-
Arakida: ……
Sugano: Jeez, like I said already, it’s not going to come across no matter how hard you glare.
Rei, Sosei-san is saying that he wants to go as well.
Arakida: !
Rei: Huh? You mean to the beach?
Arakida: … If it’s not a bother.
Rei: N-Not at all. Kyosuke-kun did also say that it’d be more fun with a lot of people!
But, Arakida-san… Aren’t you guys swamped with work at the moment too?
Arakida: … I’ll finish up, even if it kills me. Then I’ll rest.
Rei: (His voice is a whisper, but there’s an insane force to it…!)
* * *
-CIU First Division-
Hattori: You could really feel his zeal in wanting to go along to Sensei’s research trip.
Arakida: (You-san, from where were you watching us…?)
Asagiri: I’ll be presenting that scene on that late summer’s day where Sosei let loose a cutting remark.
* * *
-Rundown Hospital: South Ward-
Shiba: Now, my dear ghost, open them.
After getting into his role of D*caprio, and gently whispering those words…
The ghost opened her sunken eyes wide.
… Eyes that looked like they had been painted over in complete blackness.
Imaoji: In reality, ghosts don’t exist. But when faced with one right in front of you, it truly is a surreal sight.
Shiba: Neeaaar~ Faaar~ ♪
Watabe: Huh? Um, he’s started singing though…
Imaoji: Could this be Cel*ne Dion?
Shiba: Ooonce~ mooore~ hmm~ hMMMhmm hum huhmm~ ♪
Arakida: No, most of what he’s singing is gibberish.
* * *
-CIU First Division-
Sugano: I was moved to tears at Shu-san’s singing voice that time.
Asagiri: It wasn’t so bad.
Arakida: (Weren’t Tsukasa-san and Natsuki both on a different team?)
Seriously, what is all this?
Sugano: We’re finally reaching the end of our time.
Last to make the list is that scene where my and Sosei-san’s bond was on perfect display.
Arakida: (He’s straight-up ignoring me.)
* * *
-European Manor: Hall-
Sugano: Oooh! Check this out, Sosei-san.
Isn’t this fork super awesomely wicked? It’s like a weapon!
Arakida: … Put it back where you found it.
Sugano: Take that! Bon Appetit!
[PRICK]
Arakida: Ouch.
You bastard… What was that for?
Sugano: Now, now. It’s necessary to have flexible thinking to solve the riddles~
For you, who has wrinkles on his forehead, it’s a well-intentioned acupressure point to help you relax!
Arakida: For the love of—go over there.
* * *
-CIU First Division-
Arakida: Damn you, that really did hurt, alright.
Sugano: I thought it was for the best though.
Arakida: (He definitely wasn’t thinking that.)
Hattori: Well, it’s stuff like this, huh.
Asagiri: You don’t really assert your opinions, and you also often end up putting yourself second.
I think it’s okay for you to speak up a bit more.
Sugano: Though as your partner, I’ve started being able to read your mood a little.
Just from your silence that day.
Hattori: Leaving aside the jokes, do what you want however you like this year too.
But as Arakida Sosei of the First Division. Got it?
Arakida: … Yeah.
Hattori: Good boy.
Shiba: Then, how about we give out the presents?
Hattori: !
Tsukasa, bring me my pen. And also my wallet.
Arakida: (No way, is he going to do it this year too…?)
Just for a little while longer…
The cheery voices driving away the fatigue echoed within the busy police office.
24 May 2018
Characters: Kujo Household
Title: Hidden feelings in the scent and kiss
-Kujo Household: Living Room-
Kirishima: Hm…? Hey, doesn’t something smell good to you?
Miyase: Oh, have you noticed?
It said in a magazine that you could arrange together perfumes to make a room fragrance.
So I bought the floral scents that I was interested in and gave it a go.
Kaname: Oh yeah, the perfumes you were checking out before finally hit the shelves, huh.
Miyase: That’s right. I was a little nervous seeing as the place had a lot of women.
Shindo: (In reality though, it sounds as if he bought it like it was nothing…)
Kujo: So in other words, this fragrance is for ladies?
Miyase: Actually, it seems like the perfume itself was made with the image of men using it.
Kirishima: Wow, even smells have a ‘for guys’ or ‘for girls’ thing to it!
Kaname: It’s not something you can see with the eyes, so it’s not like it’s strictly split between the two.
Miyase: But it’s true that women pay attention to scents.
After all, there’s that famous saying of applying perfume to the spots where you want to be kissed.
Kaname: Oh, right, now that you mention it. They say there’s a different meaning to each kiss location.
Kirishima: Seriously!? They even thought up something like that…
Hm? Wait, then in the movie I watched with you not too long ago…
When the guy kissed the girl’s hand—is there also some meaning to that?
Kaname: It stands for a love with respect.
Kirishima: That right? You really do know a lot, Kaname!
Then, I’d go for the hand!
Shindo: (He sure is well-informed for a high school student…)
(Still… the location of the kiss, huh…)
(It’s a bit pompous, but if I were to do it, it’d definitely be on the wrist.)
(If I’m right, the meaning is “desire”…)
Kujo: (The location and meaning… The spot that’s closest in essence to my feelings for her would be…)
(The waist, I suppose.)
Kaname: (If I were to convey my feelings to her, it’d probably be a kiss on the hair.)
(… What comes after that is for when I’ve become an adult.)
Miyase: (For me—)
*Chuckles*
Kaname: …? What’s up, Go-san?
Miyase: Oh, no, I… was thinking how I perfected a lovely room fragrance, is all…
Kaname: Yeah, you did. It gives off a somewhat calming feeling.
Miyase: I’m glad that everyone is able to take a liking to it.
Now then, I’m off to make preparations for dinner.
* * *
-Kujo Household: Hallway-
Miyase: …………
(If I’m going to kiss her, it would be on the neck…)
(Haha. If she knew I was actually harbouring such feelings…)
(I wonder what she’d think.)
T/N: For fun, here’s a list of the meanings behind each of their preferred places to kiss.
Kirishima Koya = back of the hand (respect or reverence)
Shindo Kiyoshi = inner wrist (desire or lust)
Kujo Soma = waist or hip (a binding possessiveness)
Yamazaki Kaname = hair (yearning or longing)
Miyase Go = neck (a deep attachment or obsession)
25 May 2018
Characters: Tsuduki Kyosuke & Maki Keita
Title: Before we knew it, we were all-out sprinting
-Athletics Park-
[Patter patter patter]
Kyosuke: (Seems like it’ll be tough if I don’t have stamina for the next movie we’re shooting so I’m giving jogging a go in a while, but…)
(The morning air sure is nice and refreshing…)
Maki: Huh? Kyosuke?
Kyosuke: Oh, are you out jogging too, Kei-chan?
Maki: Yeah, I’ll lose shape if I don’t move my body every now and then.
Kyosuke: I’m in a similar boat as you. I was thinking of getting in some stamina for my next film shoot.
Hey, since you’re here, wanna run together?
Maki: Sounds good. Guess I will.
Kyosuke: Then how about this route? That okay?
Maki: Yeah, no worries. Alright, let’s get going.
* * *
[Patter patter patter…… Patter patter patter……]
Maki: (…? Kyosuke’s a lot faster than I thought.)
(I was thinking of taking it a bit leisurely, but maybe I can speed up a little more.)
[Patter patter patter……]
Kyosuke: (Wow, Kei-chan’s fast. Maybe it’ll wear him out instead if I don’t speed up a bit more.)
[Patter patter patter……]
Maki: (Is this still too slow…? In that case, just a little more…)
[Dash dash dash……]
Kyosuke: (That’s Kei-chan for you, alright. I hear he takes up judo so I bet he has stamina. Okay then…!)
[Dash dash dash……]
[Dash dash dash dash dash dash dash…!!!]
Maki: (H-Huh…?)
Kyosuke: (Isn’t this too—!)
W-Wait, time out!
Maki: Y-Yeah… Don’t you think…
Maki & Kyosuke: We’re going way too fast…?
Kyosuke: Were you being mindful of me, Kei-chan?
Maki: Meaning, you as well…
Kyosuke: Pfft… Ahaha! What the heck. We were both too worried about the other.
Maki: It feels more like we should’ve realised that before we started all-out sprinting.
Kyosuke: Ahaha! No kidding!
Maki: Yeah… Well, unexpectedly enough, we also got our bodies moving…
Do you have time after this?
Kyosuke: Today’s my day off. What about you?
Maki: I’m also off for today. Wanna eat breakfast or something before heading back?
Kyosuke: Count me on board! I’m starved because of all that intense moving around.
Maki: Let’s get going then. But this time…
Maki & Kyosuke: At a nice pace!
26 May 2018
Characters: Kujo Soma & Watabe Satoru
Title: A miraculous shot
-Park-
[Snap! Snap!]
Kujo: … Hmmm.
Watabe: Hey there, Kujo-san. That’s a neat camera you’ve got on you.
Kujo: … Why, thank you.
Watabe: Do you enjoy taking photos?
Kujo: You could say that. I only just recently bought it, so I’m in the middle of practicing using it.
Watabe: Oh? It’s not something you’d say to the head of the Kujo Family, but…
Looking at you right now layered in those clothes, it feels like you’re a dad coming to a sports festival.
Kujo: Haha, how fittingly put.
Actually, it seems like the neighbourhood will be holding a sports meetup in the near future.
So I’m thinking of capturing photos of everyone who participates in it.
Watabe: Ahaha. I wasn’t totally off the mark then.
Kujo: Although it’s not hard to capture a stationary target…
It doesn’t quite work out when taking one of something moving.
I also got to take photos of animals or of my acquaintance while they were exercising, but it just wouldn’t…
Watabe: Yeah, that sure sounds like it’d be tough.
Is it alright if I take a look at them…?
Kujo: Not at all. At the moment, they look like this.
[Beep]
Watabe: Is this… cerberus?
Kujo: I got to take a photo of a dog during its walk, but it was an energetic one…
Watabe: And this one… is a two-tailed cat?
Kujo: When I aimed the camera at the cat passing by, it strangely wagged its tail at me.
Watabe: (In a way, isn’t it amazing that he’s able to take this many unusual photos…?)
[Beep]
Watabe: Oh, this one’s taken super clearly.
It’s Maki-kun and Kyosuke-kun.
Kujo: Yes, they let me take their photo when I bumped into them earlier.
… I hadn’t noticed it before, but it certainly is beautifully taken.
Watabe: Add to that, they both look like they’re having fun running…
If you give it to them as a present, then won’t they be happy with it?
Kujo: That’s true… I’ll speak to Kaname about it next time.
Watabe: Oh boy, isn’t youth wonderful~?
Kujo: Yes, honestly… It’s dazzling.
The diplomat and lord felt at peace as they gazed at the pair of boys running like they were enjoying themselves.
27 May 2018
Characters: Police & Otani Hatori
Title: Keep up the barrage!
-Downtown-
Otani: Oh, look, a police officer. What perfect timing.
Arakida: (This person is…)
Otani: Here you go. I found it lying over there.
Arakida: Is this… a beanbag?
Otani: Hmm. It could be one of the ones used in the ball-toss game.
There’s an elementary school near here, so maybe they’re having a sports festival.
Arakida: (Did he bring it to me after knowing all that…?)
Otani: Still, a sports festival, huh. Once you’re an adult, it kind of feels nostalgic.
Doesn’t it make you want to have a showdown for old times’ sake?
Arakida: A ball-toss showdown……
* * *
-Mid-imagination-
-Sports Field-
Hattori: Keep in mind that I won’t forgive you if you lose.
Sugano: ‘Kaaay, just leave it to me! I’ll show you these bad boys that I built up from the snowball fight.
Arakida: (Even though he went through hell after hitting Kleiner, hasn’t he learned his lesson yet…?)
Asagiri: I still can’t forgive you in regards to that matter, Natsuki.
But if we’re having a battle, then losing is not an option. Let’s go all out.
Arakida: (… I was right. Tsukasa-san’s still holding a grudge.)
Hattori: Off you go—start.
Asagiri: Hmph. They say that with things like these, you’ll hit the target given enough shots. Try not to falter on the assault.
Sugano: I’ve rounded up tonnes of ammo~ I’m passing them to you, Tsukasa-san!
Arakida: !
(The beanbags are coming down this way one after another ‘cause I’m standing opposite to them…!)
[FWOOSH!]
Arakida: (Not to mention, there’s way too much force put into it… Won’t someone get hurt if that hits them…?)
* * *
Arakida: … I shudder to think about it.
Otani: Huh?
Arakida: …! No, it’s nothing…
Otani: Umm… Are you perhaps feeling tired?
Arakida: … I’m fine.
(*Sigh* Why was I thinking about something like that…?)
(… I’ll go home early today and sleep…)
However, that very night, the awkward detective would have a nightmare where he saw the same thing in his sleep…
28 May 2018
Characters: Seo Lab
Title: Switching over to be a P.E. instructor!?
-Psychology Lab-
Hosho: Good afternoon… Huh?
(Seo-san’s wearing a jersey… I wonder if it’s okay for me to point that out.)
(But if it’s something to do with his private life, then I might end up making him tiptoe around me instead…)
Seo: Oh, are you perhaps wondering about the jersey?
Hosho: (He saw through me!)
Y-Yes… I was just thinking how it was an unusual outfit on you…
Saotome: It’s only because some aloof professor here with his head in the clouds magnificently spilled his coffee.
Hosho: Huh…? W-Were you okay…?
Seo: Haha, I’m fine. Although my papers and clothes were beyond saving.
Saotome: This isn’t the time to be laughing.
Kawai: Jeez, don’t be so on edge!
You can just print the documents again.
Hosho: I-It’s a good thing you didn’t get burnt or anything…
Seo: Yeah. The coffee had gone completely cold, after all.
Even I had forgotten that I poured myself one…
Hosho: Huh? Could it be that there was actually something bother—
Saotome: Nope. He’s just a klutz.
Seo: Ahaha. What a pickle I’m in.
Saotome: …………
Hosho: (H-His aura is terrifying…)
Kawai: But you know, when speaking of jerseys, you get this image of a P.E. instructor.
But when you wear it, Seo-san, it feels like what’s flowing out is how smart you are.
Seo: Is that so?
Hosho: S-Somehow… I think I know what you mean…
Seo: How fascinating. It could be the work of preconceived notions.
They do say that first impressions come from a person’s clothes and behaviour.
Maybe if I try doing some physical exercises as a test, I’ll also give off a P.E. instructor-like vibe?
Saotome: (I’ve got a bad feeling about this…)
Seo: Now then, I’ll give it a bit of a go—
… Oomph!
[THUD!]
Saotome: I knew it!
Kawai & Hosho: ARE YOU OKAY!?
Seo: Haha… I lost my footing there.
Thank you for catching me, Ikuto-kun.
Saotome: I predicted that it would turn out like this…
So don’t move around anymore, and please stay still for all eternity.
Kawai: That’s Ikuto-san for you! He’s mastered handling Seo-san!
Hosho: He moved so fast…! I-I should learn from him too…
Kawai: You’re also plenty quick when it comes to animals, Isagi-kun, so don’t worry~
Seo: You really are amazing, Ikuto-kun.
Saotome: … As the person who was about to fall over, you shouldn’t be taking it easy.
*Sigh* What is this place, some carefree country farm?
Seo: Oh, how nice. I kind of like the sound of a carefree country farm.
Saotome: Please don’t be happy over something weird.
The assistant looking out for him while also being angry, and the other members of the lab who were helping him to get up…
“This place really is one where I can feel at ease,” the professor thought without a care in the world.
29 May 2018
Characters: Yamazaki Kaname & Hinata Shion
Title: If we meet next time
-Bookstore-
Kaname: (The book Kujo-san asked me to get him is… here. Found it.)
Hinata: Oh, if it isn’t Kana.
Kaname: Yeah, long time no see…
Hinata: …………
Kaname: …? What’s up?
Hinata: Do you like mystery novels?
Kaname: Oh, right… This isn’t for me. I was asked to get it by my acquaintance.
Hinata: You don’t read them…
Kaname: … Well, I get him to let me read the ones I’m interested in from time to time.
You a fan of them?
Hinata: Yep. I love them. I pretty much read all mystery novels but I especially love Sherlock Holmes.
Kaname: Right, the one by Conan Doyle?
Hinata: Yeah. Among all the detective ones out there, it’s my absolute favourite.
Kaname: I see.
Hinata: Sure, Sherlock Holmes is a famous work, but it definitely has the appeal to back it up…
The set of characters making an appearance and the tricks set up are amazing.
Kaname: (… I thought he was someone who didn’t speak much normally, but…)
(When it comes to the things he likes, he’s the type to be this talkative.)
I think I’ll give Sherlock Holmes another read too.
Hinata: You mean it? Then, I’ll bring it over with me next time.
Kaname: Bring it over, as in… Where to?
Hinata: Your house. Was that not okay?
Kaname: (Deciding to come over to my house all of a sudden, like… Honestly, his way of getting close to others isn’t normal.)
Sorry, but there are a bunch of things going on at home, so I’d probably want to avoid that.
Hinata: I see… What a shame.
Kaname: Instead, would it be alright to meet up at the park in front of this bookstore?
Hinata: !
Yeah, that’s fine. Well then, it’s a promise.
Kaname: Sure. I’m looking forward to it.
(How long has it been since I’ve gotten together with friends after school like this…)
With that thought in mind, the two high school students softly exchanged a promise.
30 May 2018
Characters: Tsuduki Makoto & Aoyama Itsuki
Title: For a beautiful day like this
-Park-
Makoto: Ugh… Such good weather…
Aoyama: Er, why are you groaning because of the nice weather?
First things first, I heard from Izumi and Kyosuke that you’re a touch lacking in exercise.
You’re going to be sticking with me all throughout today.
Makoto: So there was another busybody here…
Aoyama: Don’t think badly of me. Although it can be said overall for people who do deskwork…
There are a lot of writers who fall into bad shape due to a lack of exercise.
You should get yourself moving before that happens.
Makoto: But don’t they also say that exercising suddenly is bad for your body?
Aoyama: That’s why we’re only going to be doing light running today.
It’s fine to go at a reasonable pace. Even a near-walking speed has plenty of meaning to it.
Makoto: (I see. Count on him to at least look into it that far, huh.)
Aoyama: I’m sure moving your body and also working up a sweat feels good.
Makoto: That’s not my hobby…
Aoyama: Plus, I bet the meal had after exercise is especially delicious.
Makoto: … The meal?
Aoyama: There are snowballs made with milk chocolate for dessert as well.
Makoto: …!!!
Aoyama: I was thinking of bringing them out once you’ve safely finished up running, but…
You up to the challenge?
Makoto: … Is it something you prepared?
Aoyama: Y-Yeah. If you mean by me picking them out in the store, then you could say that I prepared them.
Makoto: (Haha, he really isn’t upfront about it.)
… Very well then. However, I literally will be running at walking-speed.
Aoyama: That’ll do. Or rather, don’t try and force yourself to up the speed.
Today’s goal at most is to get your body moving.
Makoto: Got it.
Aoyama: Alright then, let’s go.
* * *
Aoyama: Right, I guess we’ll take a break around here?
Makoto: Phew… That tea hit the spot.
Aoyama: It’s refreshing to have after working out your body, isn’t it?
Makoto: It’d be more refreshing if I didn’t have to.
Aoyama: …………
Makoto: But regardless of the course of things, the meal was certainly delicious.
Above all, this snowball is perfection. I feel like I could come up with any number of words to praise it.
Aoyama: I see.
Makoto: With something like this as a reward, I’d even put in the effort towards things I hate doing. Please make it again for me.
Aoyama: Leave it to me… Wait, no.
I’ll pick some out at the store so look forward to them.
Makoto: (You’re not hiding that happy expression of yours at all, Aoyama.)
(… Well, I suppose the same goes for me too.)
The meal had after the exercise was definitely a treat…
And under that sun, the renowned author and ace of the NCD smiled brightly.
31 May 2018
Characters: Hinata Shion & Seo Narumi
Title: Let’s share a diary! Day 3
-Psychology Lab-
Hinata: Hmmm…
(It’s now my turn to write in the group diary. What should I put down…)
(Hikaru-kun’s one is cute, and Isagi-kun’s one is done seriously. In that case…)
(I did tell Isagi-kun to write about the things he loves, so…)
Yep. I’ll write about the different types of pillows.
Err, the reference material for this is…
[Shuffle shuffle]
Seo: Oh? Is that a catalogue for pillows?
Hinata: Yeah.
Seo: Are you planning on buying a new one?
Hinata: Nope. I’m gonna put it in the diary.
I told Isagi-kun that he should write about the things he loves, so that’s why I’m going to do the same as well.
Seo: I see. So that’s why the pillows.
You all have many things that you love, don’t you? I can’t wait to read the diary.
Hinata: What about you, Seo-san?
Seo: Naturally, I do too. But for now, I think I’ll keep it a secret.
Hinata: Boooo.
Seo: Haha. If I say it here, then I won’t have anything to write about when it comes to my turn, right?
Hinata: Oh, yeah. Well then, when it’s time, tell us.
Seo: Of course.
… is what I’d like to say, but I may forget by then.
Hinata: Oh, right.
Seo: Hm? You seem rather happy.
Hinata: Yep. If you forget about it, then that means…
You probably had fun talking to me, was what I thought.
Seo: Haha… Yes, you’re right.
Hinata: Oh, I’ve thought up something good.
Seo: Something good?
Hinata: I’m going to note down in the diary for everyone to write about the things they love.
That way, even you won’t forget it, Seo-san. And maybe Ikuto-san will do it too.
Seo: I see. There was that approach. I do also want to hear about the things that Ikuto-kun loves, so it’s a brilliant idea.
Hinata: … Haha. I’ll get to writing it ASAP then.
Seo: Yes, of course.
(… This warm feeling Shion-kun has given me… I’ll note it down while I still can as well.)
That day, there was the sound of two flowing pens echoing within the lab.