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Pre: It's creepy, it's like looking at monsters... x 11/04/17 MS: Man, Ogami-senpai’s completely lost his temper~ x 12/03/17 MS: Let's have a staring contest! Start~☆ x 11/01/17 MS: They made me cry from laughter. x 12/02/17 YC: We heard, we heard~☆ x 11/04/17 YC: Now that’s what I call a real high-five~ x 11/14/17 YC: Yeah, that’s no good. No good at all. x 11/15/17 YC: Hmph. But we’re the opening act~ x 02/05/18 ToC: Summer means girls in swimsuits! Fireworks! And ghost stories ☆ x 11/07/17 ToC: Yessir... Ahaha, we got scolded again ♪ x 02/05/18 KM: Sorry sorry, outta the way~! x 11/03/17 KM: There… and now I make a headstand on top~♪ x 11/01/17 BM: Now then, the star performers have arrived~ x 01/16/18 BM: Too bad, I'm faster! Ca~tch ☆ x 11/24/17 Aqua: Ahaha, you’re so lucky~ I wanna hear it too. x 12/17/17 SC: Ooh, as expected of him, he’s no pure white dove at all~ x 12/01/17 Toy: So it’s basically fellow “units” with matching interests. x 11/24/17 Toy: Oh, they’ve got wooden toys! Is this a horse~? Tabdak tabdak ♪ x 12/03/17 CL: Eh, what? A mugger? Do him in, Tetsu-kun. ♪ x 12/03/17 Setsu: When he’s alone, aniki doesn’t really have much of an aura.... x 12/05/17 Setsu: Onii-chan will take care of everything troublesome.....♪ x 12/03/17 Setsu: Since ancient times, twins have been symbols of good fortune! x 12/03/17 4Beasts: Ah! Welcome back, Tetsu-ku~n ☆ x (jan 2018 freebie) Comp: Don't use that language when I'm making sweets, all right? x 12/03/17 Comp: It's going to be our era, after all. I'm getting caught up in the moment~♪ x 02/01/18 Comp: And recently... I've truly started to love sweet things, too. x (march 2018 freebie) SCH: I reeeally love sweet fruits ☆ x (april 2018 freebie) I4: It’s no fun when you’re losing! x (dec 2017 charity freebie) DC: Ahaha - but now the loneliness has just flew somewhere! x (feb 2018 freebie) VO&D: Let’s beat him to a pulp, Yuta-kun ♪ x (feb 2018 freebie) Short: Oh, is that a giraffe over there? x (nov 2017 freebie) Short: Even a can of tomato juice can wake him up, huh…? x (dec 2017 freebie) Short: Heheh, sweets are the best after practice. x 12/02/17 Lore: Signature. x 01/16/17abilities
trapeze skills x 11/14/17 balloon art skills x 12/03/17 acrobatics skills x 12/03/17 firebreathing skills x 12/03/17 juggling skills x 12/03/17 singing skills x 02/03/18items
pink headphones x 11/24/17 pink hairclips x 12/01/17 cd 1 (sugar spice equation & greetings ☆ 2wink performers x 02/03/18 cyalume x 02/14/18
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MEMORY #1
MIDORI: Wow, wooow…♪ That sleepy face, its petite yet wide body! Aaahhh, it heals me~♪
TETORA: Midori-kun, Midori-kun. You can’t lean over the fence like that. Look, you’re being a nuisance to other visitors. Come closer.
MIDORI: Uugh. I’m sorry for being a nuisance… I will hang myself, so please forgive me…
TETORA: Don’t be hasty, Midori-kun!! Give me the rope!
HINATA: Ahaha, it’s so lively♪ Oh, is that a giraffe over there? It sounds fun to hop onto its back and make a lap around the zoo♪
TETORA: Just because it sounds fun, doesn’t mean you can jump around trying to hop onto it like that! What are you going to do if a small child tries to imitate you?
HINATA: No problem, no problem. It’s written here on this board that dangerous action is prohibited. I won’t seriously jump and hop onto it, so don’t worry!
Oh oh? Somehow I’m surrounded by kids! I’m not an animal, so I wonder why?
TOMOYA: Aren’t you being mistaken for a street performer because you were jumping around and doing a handstand? And now you’re playing around with the bean bags too.
HINATA: I think you mean juggling. But… I see. Kids are weak to these things. Instead of the animals, it looks like I’m the main attraction here! Nihihi♪
Alright, alright, come over here! Big brother will show you even more amazing tricks!
HAJIME: Fufu, seeing Hinata-kun and the kids having fun makes me feel happy too…♪
My mom gave me the entrance tickets to the zoo, but I was worried if I was able to invite everyone from the class. But I feel happy being able to go to the zoo with everyone like this…♪
Whoa, hyaah! I-it makes me feel ticklish if you lick my cheek like that…
TOMOYA: Ahaha, you are popular with the animals too, huh?
All right then, where to go next. We still have plenty of time, so it looks like we can enjoy ourselves to the fullest…♪
MEMORY #2
HOKUTO: Being in charge of educating the transfer student is my job, but......?
Well, whatever. What should I do?
REI: Hm, Hidaka Hokuto. You are the opposite of Akehoshi-kun. You pay too much attention to those around you.
You force yourself to fit a standard, are wary of those around you, and don't show your distinctive qualities. You are awkward. You should trust those around you more.
HOKUTO: I had believed that I trusted them but... Is that so? Is that what it looks like?
REI: You are also excellent. However, it seems that you underestimate yourself, you see.
On stage, an idol is a king or a god. It would be good to become more proud.
"Look at me, listen to my song!" Assert that in a loud voice. There is no need to hold back, is there?
You give up your spotlight to those around you, and when it seems that danger will befall your comrades again, you risk yourself to defend them.
That way of life is also a virtue of yours, however, it will be good to become more reckless.
On stage, it is better not to lie to yourself. Rather, that is a discourtesy to the audience. Be more at ease and let out everything about yourself.
If you do not fully express your heart, your soul, it will never affect the audience.
HOKUTO: ............
REI: It will probably be difficult to do it right away, no?
After all, that weakness of yours...... No, your idiosyncrasies probably came from your lifestyle up until now, from your environment at home, from those kinds of things that profoundly affect one’s spirit and one’s life.
However, at the least, when you are on stage, you must be aware of it so that you are able to remove such "restraints"
Hokuto-kun. Practice together with the twins for a while.
They are like representative examples of the expression “wild and free,” after all, are they not? There are surely many things you can learn from them. Is this fine by you two, Aoi-kuns?
HINATA: It's fine~ we love to mess around and play with these kinds of serious types~ ☆
YUTA: Don't put me with you, saying "we," Aniki.
But still, I really, really want to practice, so this may become good motivation, huh? I look forward to working together~♪
HOKUTO: I-I see. I'm counting on you. I'll also make an effort to be as flexible as possible and to be able to act more selfishly.
HINATA: Your attitude is already as rigid as a rock though...... Let's have a staring contest! Start~☆
YUTA: Smile, smile~♪
MEMORY #3
TORI: Zzz…♪ Mmnn…. Even if you keep feeding me like that, I can’t eat another bite…. Ehehe♪
YUZURU: Young master~? I hate to bother you in the midst of your adorable sleep talking, but would you please wake up~?
TORI: Unyu?
Ugh, you’re so noisy for a slave! Don’t interrupt my perfectly good nap, would you~?
YUZURU: Please wake up, young master. Honestly, since you were young, you’ve always had such a hard time waking up.
If you don’t wake up soon, I’m going to cut you in two with this chainsaw~
TORI:What are you talking about?!
Eep! What is this? I can’t move~! I’m trapped in some weird box!
YUZURU: To put it more accurately, you’re in a box with only your head and feet sticking out.
Rather than being trapped in a box, I would say you’re more like a turtle right now, or rather, “wearing a box”….♪
TORI: Who cares about the little details! And why’re you actually holding a chainsaw~?!
Wh-wh-wh-what is this? A dream? Why am I stuck in this kind of nightmare~?!
YUZURU: Please keep calm, young master. Your father has told you before that you must always act as a gentleman, has he not?
Good grief, you’re always such a child.
TORI: How are you just nagging me so casually like that~? Save me, slave! Your master’s in big trouble!
YUZURU: I am not your slave. Right now, I’m performing one of the acts for the “circus”…. The show where I cut the assistant in half.
It’s the one where they are cut in two together with the box, but escape unscathed afterwards♪
TORI: Ah, I know what you’re talking about. But when you’re actually doing that trick, your arms and legs are folded up fit inside one compartment of the box, so it only looks like your body was cut in two, right?
But I haven’t had any of those preparations done! If I’m cut with the chainsaw now, I’m obviously going to die….!
Oh, I know what this is! So you’ve finally grown sick of me and decided to rebel, have you?!
You sure are cocky for a slave! This is exactly what they mean when they say, to bite the hand that feeds you!
YUZURU: I would never do such a thing. Your lack of faith in me is saddening.
How would I ever think of rebelling against the master that I have served since childhood….?
Well, in reality, when I saw you cast aside the bento I spent painstaking efforts to make…
And had transfer student-san spoon feed you that katsudon instead, I admit that I was boiling with rage.
TORI: Y-you saw that?! It’s not what you think! That was just some self-indulgent aristocratic play to teach her the joys of serving me!
If you didn’t like it, then I’ll apologize! I’m sorry, okay? I’ll be good starting tomorrow and eat the bento you make me!
So just cut it out already~ The chainsaw is scaring me~!
YUZURU: lease bear with it, young master.
This is just part of rehearsal for the “circus”. I am also a member of “fine,” after all. If I don’t master even one skill to perform, I won’t be able to fulfill my role.
TORI: It’ll be fine even if you don’t do something this crazy, you know!
We’re idols, aren’t we? So we just need to make it look like a “circus”! It doesn’t have to be so serious!
YUZURU: Hm. Young master, I’m disappointed that you would think so lightly when we will be stepping up on a grand stage.
We, as “fine,” are the greatest unit that Yumenosaki Academy has to boast about.
We must show off perfect skills that no one else could replicate. That is the natural and predetermined course we must take.
It is the high road that His Imperial Majesty…. That the Student Council President and “fine” must take, is it not?
TORI: I-It’s too hard for me to argue once you bring the president into this! Alright, already! I’ll work my hardest, okay?!
I’ll do my best so that I can perform in the “circus,” so don’t cut me in two~!
YUZURU: Good. Well said, young master. You’ve come a long way.
I’m so moved to tears that I’m nearly blinded by them. I’m certain your father would also be quite pleased……♪
HINATA: We heard, we heard~☆
YUTA: We even recorded it~☆
HINATA: Just like you asked, we’ll whip you into shape~♪
YUTA: Time to begin the special training from Hell~♪
TORI: Ack, it’s you guys! The henchmen of Rei Sakuma, one of the “Three Oddballs”!
YUTA: Hmm, I’m kind of reluctant about being remembered that way.
HINATA: I mean, we are part of the Light Music Club that Sakuma-senpai is the leader of, but it’s not like we’re particularly his underlings or anything, you know~?
Squirts that say annoying things should be punished~! Tickle, tickle☆
YUTA: The student council’s made us suffer a lot, so this is payback! Tickle, tickle☆
TORI: Stop, hold on! Wawawah, cut it out, you idiots!
Dammit, what the heck is this?! What did I ever do to deserve this….?!
MEMORY #4
HINATA: Yeah, that’s no good. No good at all. You’re doing it all wrong. I don’t feel any passion.
YUTA: If this were a battlefield, you’d be dead. You’re just so bad at this. I can’t really explain it but you just suck.
TORI: Sh-shut up! What’s wrong with you two?! I’m doing the best I can here!
You guys sounded nice enough when you said you’d help me practice, but all you’ve been doing is boo at me. You guys are useless!
YUTA: When it comes to training a mongrel, the first thing you have to do is break their spirit and show them who’s boss. That’s what I learned from training my brother♪
HINATA: I was trained?! Anyway, it’s just as Yuta-kun says!
YUTA: So let’s quit the complaints and get back to practicing~! If you slack off too much, you’ll be met with scary Oogami-senpai’s bamboo sword~♪
KOGA: uuh? You still complainin’, pipsquek? Need me to help you get motivated?
Misbehaved brats like you won’t learn without a bit of pain.
TORI: Wh-what’s wrong with you?! What have I ever done to you guys?! Stop hitting me with that~! I won’t be able to get married anymore!
KOGA: Hmh. Not that it matters to me any how this “circus” turns out.
I’m only here ‘cause the twins are, and ‘cause the transfer student asked me.
….I’ve got no choice but to help out with practice ‘cause I owe her one, so what’s with that attitude? Huuh? Want me to beat your ass a hundred times and make it swell up three times bigger?
YUTA: Ahaha. Don’t punish him too much, Oogami-senpai. There’s only two weeks left until the “circus”. If you leave any lasting trauma or bruises, it’ll affect his performance on the day of, right?
KOGA: For starters, you’re all crazy tryin’ to learn the acts for the “circus” in just two weeks.
Somethin’ like balancing on a ball is the kind of acrobatic skill that takes even pros years of practice to get down, y’know?
Those “fine” guys sure are gettin’ ahead of themselves, thinking’ that nothin’s impossible for the so-called strongest “unit” in the school. Ugh, it pisses me off!
Come on, get up, pipsqueak! Quit tryin’ to go to sleep! Anyway, we won’t be gettin’ anywhere until you build some stamina, so we’ll start with a hundred push-ups and sit-ups!
TORI: I-I can’t do this anymore~…. In the first place, why is it the Light Music Club that’s coaching me? I thought it’s be Slave #2, Anzu, who would be teaching me nicely~!
HINATA: Well, I mean, she’s just an amateur, so it’d be impossible for her to teach you, right?
YUTA: After all, we’ve been earning pocket change through street performing since we were kids. Right, brother? ♪
That’s why we, “2wink,” were chosen as the opening act for the “circus”.
I’m not too happy about having to be the ones to open the show, but it’s the same thing as getting the energy going at a DreamFes, right?
HINATA: So that’s the reason why we’re cooperating, understand?
Although I’m a bit reluctant to help out the “unit” full of members of the Student Council, if we mess up their show and make it fail on purpose, that’s going to cause “2wink’s” reputation to plummet too.
YUTA: We all share the same fate this time, so let’s do our best to make the “circus” succeed as fellow Yumenosaki students, um, Hime-kun, was it?
TORI: Who’re you calling “Hime-kun”? Sniff….
Well, fine. I understand what’s at stake now. I just have to make sure I don’t perform my act more pathetically than your opening act, right?
I-It’s too hard for me to argue once you bring the president into this! Alright, already! I’ll work my hardest, okay?!
I’ll do my best so that I can perform in the “circus,” so don’t cut me in two~!
HINATA: Right, right, that’s the spirit. Luckily for you, I heard that the act you’re in charge of isn’t all that hard, anyway.
If you put forth desperate efforts for these two weeks, you’ll make it in time for the day of☆
TORI: U-ugh~! I hate making effort, but this is for the sake of the “circus’” success! Not only that, but for “fine’s” sake, and for the president’s sake, too!
I’m gonna work hard! Just watch~ I’ll show you the difference between prodigies and vulgar people like you!
MAO: Hey, looks like you’re practicing enthusiastically~
Good work. I came with the transfer student to bring snacks for everyone~♪
TORI: Ah, Saru…. I mean, Isara-senpai! Did you come to cheer me on?
MAO: Yep. I came to help out this time not as a member of “Trickstar,” but as a fellow Student Council member. Looks like you’re working hard~ We could feel your enthusiasm all the way from out in the hallway! ♪
TORI: Heheh. Well of course! Who do you take me for?
I’m Yumenosaki Academy’s prided top idol, and President Eichi Tenshouin’s right-hand man, the great Tori Himemiya! ☆
MAO: Well, that’s a relief. I thought for sure that they were bullying you, you know?
But it looks like you’re all getting along, so that’s good. Here, I’ll give you this sports drink♪
TORI: We’re not getting along! I am being bullied! You’d better remember this, Light Music Club!
Once the “circus” is over, I’ll make full use of the Student Council’s authority and get my revenge! And then you’ll know who’s really in charge around here!
MAKOTO: Now, now, no need to get so worked up….
We should use this opportunity to make friends with each other. It’d be best if we could all just smile and hold hands~♪
KOGA: Huh, so you came too, four-eyed bean sprout?
Might as well train with us while you’re here. Didn’t you say that you get out of shape if you don’t keep training all the time? Huuh?
You’ve slacked off. I’ll have to train you again from scratch! Go and get changed!
MAKOTO: Ack! So you really were here, Oogami-kun!
B-but I’m not even participating in this time’s “circus,” you know~?!
KOGA: Hey, neither am I. But it doesn’t hurt to train anyway. Your body is your assets in this business!
And besides, I’ve got way too much free time on my hands with how inactive “UNDEAD” is lately! So quit your complainin’ and get over here, you bastard!
MAKOTO: Quit it~! Quit working me so hard just so you can relieve stress!
TORI: Ahaha, it’s gotten pretty lively…. This sort of thing isn’t like “fine” at all. It’s not the slightest bit elegant. But….
I’m always practicing by myself, so I guess this kinda makes me happy….♪
Ah…. Did you hear what I just said? Keep it a secret from everyone else, alright, Anzu?
No matter what, got it? Make sure you follow my every order, hehe~♪
MEMORY #5
HINATA: Why!? I've never heard of curry during summer before! Take your mind off of spicy things for once!
Summer means girls in swimsuits! Fireworks! And ghost stories ☆
So let's do a test of courage! I've been thinking about doing one when summer vacation starts~ but now we're ahead of schedule!
Fufufu, onii-chan lives in the future, after all...☆
YUTA: A test of courage, huh... being on the scaring side might be fun. But strolling around at night during the summer means bugs flying around everywhere and I hate that.
HINATA: Then let's do one indoors — in our Yumenosaki Academy! We can dress up as ghosts and scare the other students ☆
YUTA: You sure do like those kinds of things, unlike me. I can see the punchline already — we'll get found out by the teachers again and they make us write a written apology.
HINATA: Come on, let's do it~! I mean, Sakuma-senpai told us all about the "Seven Mysteries of Yumenosaki Academy" and all sorts of other scary stories, didn't he?
YUTA: He sure is knowledgeable. It feels like he know literally everything about this school.
— actually, aren't we always doing a test of courage, considering we see Sakuma-senpai, a so-called vampire, every single day?
HINATA: But Sakuma-senpai isn't scary at all. Actually, he'd probably even lend us a hand.
He's all energetic during the night, after all~ I have a feeling he'd come with us happily ♪
YUTA: Mm~... so you really feel like going through with it, huh. I don't really mind — I guess it could kill some time.
By the way, what are these "Seven Mysteries of Yumenosaki Academy"?
HINATA: Uh, let me think... every time you look at this portrait of Bach, his hair keeps growing, and even though nobody's around, you can hear the piano being played in the music room, and...?
I think there's a scary story taking place on this roof, too.
Ah, I remember now! A female student who was aiming to be an idol had to quit her dream due to some circumstances. Losing all hope in this world, she threw herself off the roof.
Every night, you can hear her sobs, and when an talented idol comes to the roof, she'll get jealous and push you off or something~♪
YUTA: Stop it, that's actually kind of scary! But what do you mean "female" student?
Isn't training male idols our school's specialty since the beginning?
HINATA: That part's a little weird, yeah. But it's most likely just a story somebody made up, you know? There's no point to get nitpicky with all the details.
AKIOMI: Hey!
HINATA: Eek!? There it is! I'm sorry, I'm so sorry! I'm sorry for being talented — please don't throw me off~!?
AKIOMI: You two! School has ended a long, long time ago — hurry along home!
HINATA: Ugh, Kunugi-sensei! Scarier than any ghost — he's gonna make us write written apologies!
AKIOMI: You two again... Please do not cause so much trouble. I have my own work to do, after all.
Honestly, the fact that this school is full of problem students has not changed one bit.
MEMORY #6
HINATA: Sorry sorry, outta the way~!
SOUMA: Hm, you should not be running in the hallway. It is written in the rules section of the student handbook.
HINATA: Yeah, I know~! But now’s not the time to be following the rules!
SOUMA: Halt! …Hmm, he has disappeared from my sight. What a nimble fellow.
MEMORY #7
HINATA: One… two… and three… Yep, I guess three chairs will do~
There… and now I make a headstand on top~♪
YUTA: Aniki.
HINATA: W-Wo.. ahhh…! T-That was close~ My posture was gonna get ruined and I was just about to fall off the chair.
Anyway, Yuta-kun. How’d you know I was in here?
YUTA: Anzu-san told me. Anyhow, can you tell me why you’re avoiding me?
We’re through as brothers if you run away again.
HINATA: S-Sorry! I won’t run away so don’t say that, okay!?
Well, an “S2” is coming up soon, right? I was trying to think of what sorta performance we could put on, but I couldn’t come up with anything.
I thought something might come to mind if I tried some acrobatic stuff, so I was doing a headstand on top of those three chairs.
YUTA: So, basically, you ran away from me because you felt awkward, seeing as how you couldn’t come up with anything for the performance?
HINATA: Ahh… yeah. If you put things bluntly, then yeah.
YUTA: Geez, just tell me if you haven’t decided on anything!
You’re always going straight ahead with an idea without ever consulting me, so no wonder I thought it was weird when you ran away from me.
At times like this, you should go and talk to Anzu-san, the “producer”… oh right, we split up a couple of minutes ago.
Wait, I could go back…
Huh? Anzu-san?
You came after me because you were worried? Huh? Since my brother’s here too, you’re saying that you’ll give us advice on what we were talking about before…?
Look, Aniki, Anzu-san’s going to listen to our issue!
MEMORY #8
HINATA: Wahoo~☆
This is so fun, Yuta-kun! Looks like even flying trapeze is something you can pull off without rehearsing beforehand~☆
YUTA: Unlike you, I’m breaking out in cold sweat here, aniki. This isn’t a playground, so if you slip up and fall, you’ll die, you know? Be a little more cautious!
HINATA: Being cautious is fine and all, but it’d be a waste to not have some fun, right? After all, you won’t find this kind of stage equipment even at Yumenosaki Academy!
It’s not often you get to do acrobatics like this! Spin, spin, ‘round and ‘round~ Ahahaha☆
YUTA: You sure are pumped up, aniki. You have my respect there, seriously.
HINATA: Yuta-kun! Let’s touch hands in midair! Now that’s what I call a real high-five~
YUTA: You’re so freewheeling both on land and up in midair, aniki. It’s so tiring just keeping up with you, sheesh….♪
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HINATA: And that concludes 2wink’s Great Flying Trapeze Strategy~☆
YUTA: What d’you mean, “Great Strategy”? Well everyone, a huge round of applause, please~!
MEMORY #9
HINATA: (So, there were times when we didn't get along with the people around us. It was like that even with our father, connected to us by blood.)
(I can't tell you apart, it's creepy, it's like looking at monsters, he would....)
from Star Chart 3, Christmas Live
HINATA: ....Unlike ordinary giraffes in this common era, our necks were short.
Eerie atavisms; different from others. Father also called us creepy, didn’t he.
from Deep Love 4, Setsubun Festival
YUTA: If they could understand us in that way, then even that father-like person wouldn’t say that we’re “creepy,” ever again, right.
That we’re creepy, because he couldn’t tell us apart.....
Our mother loved us, and wanted us to be born, and yet.... he looked at us as if we were creepy monsters. I refuse to recognize that person as my parent.
from Deep Love 5, Setsubun Festival
MEMORY #10
KOGA: Hey hey, it’s time to practice! You guys here?
HINATA: Yeeep. We are heeere.
YUTA: We are ready to go since before you came in, Oogami-senpai.
HINATA: He has to learn from his juniors. Right, Yuta-kun?
YUTA: That’s right. …Although you started screwing around midway and made me do the rest!
KOGA: Wha? I can see that you twins are here, but where’s that vampire bastard?
HINATA: Sakuma-senpai? Looks like he’s still sleeping.
YUTA: He must be inside the coffin like always.
KOGA: Hey, vampire bastard! How long are you gonna sleep for!? You said there’s gonna be practice today, so don’t make me wait any longer!
HINATA: Wow. Oogami-senpai is really into kicking that coffin.
YUTA: Even after all that, Sakuma-senpai still won’t wake up. That’s amazing too.
KOGA: Tch. This is not different from any other time where we end up practicing on our own! There is a set time for club activity, but we never stick to it properly.
For crying out loud. Here I have all the good intention to come and practice. But when the laziest person in the club is the captain, it just makes me look stupid!
HINATA: Well, once we start playing, he should get up like always, sluggishly. What should we do to make Sakuma-senpai feel motivated… What do you think, Oogami-senpai?
YUTA: Brother, there’s no way someone like Oogami-senpai, who always ends up getting coaxed by others, would know.
HINATA: You’ve got a point. Well, I don’t mind as long as we can do things as we please.
KOGA: I don’t know if you guys are trying to whisper between yourselves, but I can hear everything, you know!? Lookin’ down on this great me quite a bit, aren’t cha? huhhh?
HINATA: Aaahhh, stop!! Stop waving my guitar around! What if it hits something and breaks!?
KOGA: Huuuh? Then there’ll be a hole in the middle of it and that’s gonna make it cooler, right?
YUTA: Uwaaah, you’re a bully, Oogami-senpai!
KOGA: GAAAAAHHH! Shut up! I’m in a bad mood! If it’s that important to you, put it away somewhere!
HINATA: Jeez, how violent. There’s too much blood rushing inside that head of yours, Oogami-senpai! You should get Sakuma-senpai to suck up all that excess blood!
YUTA: Well, Sakuma-senpai doesn’t drink blood. Although if he did, those two would’ve balanced each other well.
REI: My, how lively, dearest boys of the light music club. What are you doing exactly?
KOGA: W-why are you there!?
HINATA: Whoa—Sakuma-senpai! We thought you were inside the coffin!
REI: What do you mean? I only came back from a walk. The little miss transfer student wanted to give me some tomato juice, you see.
It was on sale, so she wanted to buy some for me. How thoughtful of her…♪
YUTA: Huh? So, you weren’t here the moment we came in?
REI: Look, she gave me this much. I almost couldn’t hold them all with my bare hands…♪
KOGA: UGAAAAHHH!!! You ditched practice and went out for a walk!? Do you know how late you are!?
REI: Oh? So you were on time, Doggy.
Heh heh. I see that you have learned “stay”. Here, Doggy. I’ll share you some tomato juice…♪
KOGA: GAHHH! Listen to what people say to you!
I don’t want this syrupy drink! Don’t force whatever you like on me!
REI: Hmm, Doggy is doing well today, too.
HINATA: So, we didn’t have to go so far as to perform. Even a can of tomato juice can wake him up, huh…?
YUTA: Seems so. I didn’t know that…
MEMORY #11
HINATA: Ah, no fair! Oogami-senpai, you’re making your “own rules” again!
KOGA: Shaddup~ it doesn’t matter as long as I win! Look, my “Demon Wolf of Purgatory” has completely slaughtered your creature! It’s my win~
HINATA: No fair~! That’s not fair! Only cowards can be happy after winning like that~ You’re a disgrace to all samurai ~de gozaru!
YUTA: Since when did you become a samurai? Don’t make such a fuss – I can’t believe you’re getting all serious on a kid’s game~
KOGA: Huuh? What’d ya say, the other twin!?
This is a card game arranged in a Japanese style with a hundred years of tradition; its origins lie in the land of my admiration, England…☆
The gentleman of all games who was born in London, the town of mist where Jack the Ripper wandered around! This is “way more” stimulatin’ than chess or cards!
YUTA: Please don’t call me “the other twin”~, Oogami-senpai. You still can’t tell the difference between us?
HINATA: A hundred years of history sounds pretty shady – this is something elementary kids play, right? I’ve lost interest, this is boring! It’s no fun when you’re losing!
KOGA: Say what? I even spent time tryin’ to teach you the rules!
Just tag along to my trainin’, ya bastard. I’ve left my instrument at the music shop for maintenance, so I’ve got time to spare!
HINATA: Even if you call it training, what’s the point of improving your skills for a card game? Isn’t it completely unrelated to being an idol?
KOGA: Shut up!
That redhead, y’know, the nasty first year kid who acts like he’s a bourgeois, has started the same card game lately.
We’re gonna have a match, so I’m trainin’ for that!
That bastard, he’s burnin’ his money to collect all the rare cards… But I’d feel totally ashamed of myself if I lost to that first year kid, y’know~?
I’m gonna teach him that you can’t win by simply havin’ strong cards; card games are all about usin’ your intelligence!
The outcome of the game depends on how well you use your “head” – meanin’ I’m the strongest!
HINATA: What~? If we’re competing based on how smart we are, then don’t you think you’ve got no chance at winning, Oogami-senpai?
YUTA: That redhead first year is Suou-kun in my class, right? He does pretty well academically, you know~ He’s probably the top student in our year?
KOGA: Huuh? Whaddya mean? You lookin’ for a fight? Are you tryin’ to say I’m stupid? I’m always ready for a fight!
REI: Geez, what is all this…? It’s been rather noisy for awhile now, I can barely fall asleep.
YUTA: Ah, good morning, Sakuma-senpai ♪
HINATA: It’s night already, though~ It looks like we were too focused on the card game and quite a lot of time has passed. Ahh~ my eyes are “bleary”.
YUTA: I’ve got eye drops, Aniki.
HINATA: Thanks, Yuta-kun. Why’s the club room so dark…?
My eyes are tired after reading the explanations for the card game (flavour text)~!
REI: Ohh, it seems you were playing a fun game. Allow me to partake as well; playing with you all makes me feel as though I’m young again…♪
KOGA: Hey~! Don’t you dare touch my cards with your dirty hands! Ya vampire bastard~ Your putrid smell will dirty my cards!
REI: I’m not moulding, how rude… Although I have been damp because of the continuous rain.
I have a dehumidifier set up inside the coffin, therefore I am quite unconcerned, you see.
KOGA: Since there are different appliances in that coffin, I’ve got no idea if it’s old or new! Dammit, this is pissin’ me off!
REI: Don’t get so agitated, Doggy. Perhaps you’re irritated due to the long, continuous rain. I’ll take you on a walk later, so you best be a good boy now.
*Yawn…* I’d like to do a brain exercise to shake off my sleepiness. Let’s see, I shall be your opponent for this so-called “card game” ♪
KOGA: Huuh? You’ve got guts – card games are my home ground!
I’ll make you regret carelessly steppin’ inside my territory…!
REI: You’re always so lively, aren’t you, Doggy…? Bravo, bravo.
Although for an elderly person such as myself, I don’t quite understand these sorts of complicated games as of late, you see~
Let us play an old-fashioned card game. Here, I’ve got playing cards in the coffin~
I have hanafuda* and even uno~
KOGA: Is that coffin connected to the fourth dimension or somethin’… It’s irritatin’ me ‘cause it’s so confusin’!
REI: Doggy. I’ve got the “perfect” game for you. I’ll teach you the basics – come over here as well, Aoi brothers ♪
KOGA: Huuh? “Perfect” for me, you say…?
Interestin’, who woulda known you’ve got such a rock’n’roll card game!
REI: Indeed. Then, we’ll play as I explain the rules ♪
This card game is similar to one which was played in ancient Japan, “Oicho-kabu”…♪
KOGA: Hey~ I know that! It’s similar to “baccarat”, right? You chose it based on the name, didn’t you!?
Perfect for me? As if – you’re just callin’ me stupid, dammit! I’m gonna kill ya~!
REI: Aren’t you hasty, Doggy. Good, good. I don’t particularly dislike a scuffle; let’s get suited up with a light workout before the brain exercise~♪
MEMORY #12
REI: Now....! Hinata-kun, ochibi-chan! The opponent is careless—they are in a safe position, about to finish us off!
I will draw their attention, so you two should catch them off guard and escape!
HINATA: Eh, eh, but...?
SORA: Hina-chan, you don’t have time to be indecisive~? Follow me, there’s a secret path this way!
REI: I will leave him to you. Now, I suppose it’s time to overcome this crisis ♪
RITSU: Did you think I’d let you go....?
REI: I am good at running around~. And Hinata-kun most likely is, too.
So long as you want to show only your cool side to your “younger brother”....
The sides that you can show keep decreasing; and in the end, you lose even your common ground.
Even though you are family; it is sad to completely disappear from each other’s worlds.
There is a lonely peacefulness once you have escaped, but. That sort of thing cannot compare to the warmth of holding hands.1
Hinata-kun. So that you do not repeat my folly: listen attentively, look closely, and face reality.
Unlike me, you should still have time.
HINATA: ...........
RITSU: Spouting a jumble of nonsense—you’re clearly just stalling for time....
I don’t want you to resist too much, because it’s a pain.
Yuta-kun, I’m going to focus my attention on finishing off anija for sure. You make sure your “onii-chan” doesn’t take another breath.
YUTA: No, I don’t think being hit by beans will stop anyone’s breath, but...
....Aniki~, what should I do?
Aniki, you’re aiming to win this “Setsubun Festival,” right? Because if you do, you can perform a live on a big stage or something?
That’s why you’re working hard for “2wink’s” sake, right?
Then, should I cooperate with you, as part of “2wink”? But, I’m a staff member, so....?
HINATA: Yu-Yuta-kun should do what he wants to do~? So long as Yuta-kun is enjoying his life, onii-chan will be satisfied... ♪
Onii-chan will take care of everything troublesome.....♪
YUTA: Where and when did anyone ask aniki to do something like that....?
RITSU: ....Yuta-kun. If you don’t intend to fight, get out of the way. It’s bothersome to take them on one at a time, so I’ll get rid of them all at once.
Using the “Setsubun Festival” staff’s ultimate weapon, the “Fukumame gatling gun”....☆
YUTA: Eh, you’re seriously going to use “that”? It’s too dangerous, you know~.....?
REI: Ooh, there is an ostentatious atmosphere of sorts. What is that, a firearm?
It looks familiar. If I recall correctly, Sakasaki-kun created it during the conflict era to harass Hasumi-kun, who is not good with soybeans... a weapon that shoots beans.
Now that Sakasaki-kun is our enemy, it would make sense to bring out such outrageous weapons—relics of the past.
RITSU: Fufufu. The “Setsubun Festival” rules make no specification on how the beans must hit [the opponent.]
You can throw them, drop them from above, or release them from this sort of weapon—anything goes.
This “Fukumame gatling gun” releases six hundred beans per minute at high speed!
If it hits, “ouch” won’t cut it, so you should brace yourself.... A・ni・ja ♪
REI: Oh, adorable Ritsu is coming to kill onii-chan with a wonderful smile that I’ve never seen before~. There is no decency left in this world; it is making me cry. Sob, sob.
RITSU: Your fake crying is annoying. Just die, okay~, babababababam....☆
REI: Gyaaaah!?
HINATA: Sa-Sakuma-senpai~! Are you all right!?
REI: S-somehow I am safe. This underground library is quiet and calming, so I had carried this coffin, my sleeping place, down here.
It was conveniently close by, so I used it as a shield to protect myself from the bean-fire... ♪
RITSU: Tch... As usual, he has the luck of the devil; I couldn’t finish him.
HINATA: Eh? But, was that coffin there before.....?
REI: More importantly, do not mind me—flee!
Ritsu’s target is me; he is a kind child, after all.... He will not aim for you two with a gun!
RITSU: I wonder~? I’ve changed quite a bit while anija averted his eyes, you know?
Well, that’s fine. I’ll just keep shooting and nail anija; all I need to do is leisurely approach him and finish him off.
I can get rid of the biggest nuisance, anija, right here.
What happens if all the “demons” are defeated before the allotted time? Did you properly imagine that situation? You’re never, ever thorough enough, anija....!
There, die, die, die! Out with demons~, in with fortune~........☆
REI: Was setsubun like this? Was setsubun like this?
Please stop~, stop shooting! Onii-chan is sad! Uwaaan, please return to being the old, kind Ritsu~!?
RITSU: Hah? You’re so arrogant; what do “older brothers” know about “younger brothers”?
Deciding all sorts of things—like that we’re nice, or whatever, all on their own! It’s infuriating.....!
SORA: Hina-chan, we will evacuate! This way, this way... ♪
HINATA: Eh, uu~......? But, well, it’s not like we can do anything if we stay, so? Are you really all right, Sakuma-senpai?
REI: Yes! My heart is sobbing in pain because my younger brother will not be kind to me, but for now, I am scratchless!
But I will not last for long, so if you are going to flee, flee quickly!
RITSU: Yuta-kun, chase after them, okay. I will settle things with anija.
You should also confront your “onii-chan” face to face....♪
MEMORY #13
EICHI: Ah, Hinata-kun, Yuta-kun. Tori and Yuzuru… Anzu-chan, too.
Welcome to the student council room. Since we will be chatting, let me get you some tea.
YUTA: No, please don't bother. We can't go treating the student council president like a servant.
Plus, we can't make someone with a face that pale work for us. Are you really fine without going to the infirmary~?
EICHI: It's gotten cold, so my body is rather weak. The student council room has heating though, so talking isn't really a problem.
Let's get down to business already. This time our live won't be a collaboration between "fine" and "2wink"; instead it will use the "temporary unit" system.
Do I have to explain the “temporary unit” system to you?
HINATA: Hmm~, I’ve heard it somewhere before, but I don’t really know much about it~. Could you please explain?
EICHI: “Temporary units” are groups formed specifically for certain events.
Not "fine" or "2wink," but a "unit" created in order to liven up the opening live.
I was a member of “Knights Killers” not too long ago; that was also a unit formed using the “temporary unit” system.
As they are “temporary units,” once they meet their goals, they disband.
HINATA: So it’s basically fellow “units” with matching interests, like us this time, joining hands together? That’s a huge step forward from just being your opening performers, so I’m in~ ♪
YUTA: I have no objections either.
Since Anzu-san is our “producer,” will she be supporting us by making our costumes and stuff as always?
YUZURU: Costumes, the stage, musical compositions et cetera will all be arranged by the Himemiya family.
If Anzu-san could make fliers for the opening live, it would be a great help.
EICHI: Hmm~. Since this is an official DreamFes, let’s decide on a name for it as well.
To match the image of children playing around in a land of toys, how about “Toyland”?
TORI: Since the president is the one who came up with it, I’ve no objections whatsoever~. Anzu, don't you like it too?
Kids will watch our live, have fun, and smile in a way that could make flowers bloom.
I want to show them the very same sight the president showed me. That emotion you can’t feel even with all the money in the world.
And, someday, if other kids like me idolize the president and aim to become idols, I’ll be really, really happy ♪
MEMORY #14
HINATA: Ladies and gentlemen......☆
Everyone, have we kept you waiting? It's time for the event~!
Now then, the players have arrived. Please welcome them with a round of applause~ *clap clap* ☆
TETORA: Ossu! "Ryuseitai" representative, Nagumo Tetora!
HINATA: Oh my, what a good, lively greeting! Darararararara...... Tadaa ☆
I'm the "2wink" representative, Aoi Hinata. Everyone, please cheer for me, okay~♪
Yuta-kun. Mic, pa~ss
YUTA: Whoaa, don't throw it with that much strength, it's dangerous, y'know......?
HINATA: It's you, Yuta-kun, so I believed that you would catch it for sure! I'm the representative player for "2wink" right? I'll entrust the job of MC-slash-referee to you, Yuta-kun.
I'll leave the rest to you~☆
YUTA: Shoving the troublesome stuff to me again...... Well, it's fine though. I've gotten used to it.
Right~ I'm Aoi Yuta, who'll be acting as host and referee in place of Aniki. Runners, please lay down on your stomachs, facing the other way, and stand by.
Now then, in the meantime, for everyone that's gathered here, I'll briefly explain the rules of Beach Flag, okay?
At a fixed distance from the players, there is a flag standing. This will be a game to compete on who can grab it first.
That's right, isn't it? If you think of it as something kind of like Musical Chairs, then that's okay ♪
Originally, it was a sport that was performed by lifeguards, and...... Oops, it seems the players are in position. Are the both of you ready?
HINATA: I'm okay whenever~☆
TETORA: Same here!
YUTA: Well then, whether you win or lose, it's a one-round match!
And... *bang*......! ☆
TETORA: ......!
(Get up quickly, then aim for the flag and run~!)
HINATA: ♪~♪~
TETORA: (Hinata-kun, he's got room to hum, huh? He doesn't lose his footing in the sand, and has steady footwork.)
(The way he swings his arms is strong and wide too, it doesn't shift his running.)
(Even though he's around the same height as me, I'm gettin' the illusion that I'm going against someone that's gigantic)
(If I lose my focus even for a moment, I get swallowed up by my opponent's momentum. He's an opponent I can't be careless with. I have to toss away random thoughts, and get a handle on my opponent......!)
HINATA: (Hm~ Tetsu-kun's running has changed? I'd planned on taking an overwhelming lead and grabbing the flag, but maybe I can't be careless?)
(I should be a bit more serious. Hehhe, what a brave hero. If he defeats the magnificent me, I shall reward him~ Juust kidding though ☆)
TETORA: I won't let ya......!
HINATA: Too bad, I'm faster! Ca~tch ☆
TETORA: Ahh......!?
HINATA: Hee hee hee, too bad for you~ Tetsu-kun. I've been declared the winner. Your training is still far from enough, huh?
TETORA: Nnghh, I lost. If only my arm had been longer~ I would have grabbed the flag sooner than you, Hinata-kun!
No, even though I lost, that's not sportsman-like of me. For a man among men, even if they lose, they don't fall to pieces, all shameful.
Praisin' his opponent with a smile, and sayin' "That was a good match!" That's more like my ideal image of a man, right!?
Hinata-kun, congratulations. I congratulate you on your victory, from the bottom of my heart~♪
HINATA: Ahaha, thanks. Tetsu-kun, you were on the right track, too, weren't you?
If you were to study under my esteemed teacher, you might be able to gain four thousand years' worth of Chinese secret techniques, you know?
TETORA: I'm glad for the offer, but I have a teacher that my heart's set on...... I have Taishou. I have no plan on being unfaithful.
I'll follow Taishou my whole life......♪
HINATA: That so? Sorry for saying something rude, okay~?
CHIAKI: Nagumo, you did well, didn't you? Victory isn't everything, let your defeat drive you onward and make you stronger......☆
SHINOBU: Tetora-kun, you are probably thirsty from all that running. It is the watermelon splitting, next. By eating some of the split watermelon, you shall ease your thirst~♪
HINATA: Ooh, there are one~ two~ three...... Yeah, there's lots of watermelon, y'know? If there's this much, then not only will the gathered customers be able to eat, but we could too.
YUTA: That's because we bought out the watermelon from the nearby supermarket. Before the customers leave, let's split the watermelon and distribute it.
HINATA: You're right, Yuta-kun. Then, As I promised, we'll start with Yuta-kun, right? Who'll do it from "Ryuseitai"~?
CHIAKI: Ah right...... Sengoku, will you try?
SHINOBU: Will it be me!? B-but~ It is inappropriate for I to be the first player from "Ryuseitai"! Or should I say that if we do it by turn starting with you, Taichou-dono, will that not be more appropriate?
CHIAKI: What are you feeling so timid for!? I'm telling you, I believe that you can do it. Go on! Sengoku! Shine as Ryuseitai's first player, go on and take the spotlight!
SHINOBU: Ehh!? Telling a ninja to try to take the spotlight is an unreasonable request! Be that as it may, it is a fact that I was also looking forward to the watermelon splitting~?
I was entrusted with this duty, thus I have no choice but to strengthen my resolve and accept the challenge! Errmm, I just have to cover my eyes with the hand towel, do I not?
HINATA: Anzu-san prepared the hand towel for us~ As expected, you work fast, don't you, Anzu-san? ♪
SHINOBU: Ohh~...... I cannot see anything in this total darkness. Darkness is a friend to a ninja, yet to have my vision physically taken away, it is disheartening......
TETORA: Are you okay? Take care to hold the pole steady so you won't drop it.
CHIAKI: Hmm. Anzu is clapping her hands to guide him? And it seems she is laying out some cardboard underneath the watermelon, to take countermeasures so that the sand won't get on the watermelon.
TETORA: That's because we're gonna hand the watermelon out to the customers, right? It's not nice to hand over watermelon that's covered in sand. That highly considerate side of Anego is what I really respect~♪
SHINOBU: Nnghh, I feel considerably uneasy, walking about, relying only on sound......? I am worried that I will splash into the ocean by accident~
Nay, if I do not trust in my lord, then who will I trust? Anzu-dono. My life, I entrust it to you, Anzu-dono~ Haiyaa......!
MEMORY #15
HINATA: Oh, they’ve got wooden toys! Is this a horse~? Tabdak tabdak ♪
TORI: Don’t touch the goods~! If you treat it so roughly, I’m afraid you might break it! If you break it, you’ll have to pay for it, you know?
HINATA: That’s fine with me~
… It's so expensive?! What even is this price? This is way too overpriced for just a wooden horse, Hime-kun~?
TORI: Don’t say such disreputable things; it’s made using domestic trees, so of course it’s gonna cost this much. It’s pretty upright pricing, isn’t it?
HINATA: Ee~h, are there really people out there who pay this much for just one toy~?
Ah, but you can buy the toys over here with just one coin. Now that’s gentle for my wallet~ ♪
TORI: Not everyone is rich like me, after all.
Through Yuzuru, I told Papa my opinions and thought up this booth myself.
Exploiting commoners for their money is not the job of nobles.
Eventually, I’ll become the head of the Himemiya family and guide people. I’ve got to become a good statesman who thinks about the mass, right?
HINATA: Is that so~. Hime-kun sure is thinking about his future, isn’t he, how admirable! ♪
TORI: Wai, don’t pat my head in such a brotherly way! If you get overly persistent because I'm so adorable, I'll bite you, you know! Grrr!!
HINATA: Ahaha, it’s like I’m playing with a cat, so cute~. We keep cats at our house so I have affinity for them, purr purr ♪
TORI: Wahaha! Don’t tickle me below my chin with your finger~, wahahahaha!
Haa~ haa~… A- are you trying to kill me?!
Uuu, I laughed so hard that my tummy hurts~. Anzu, I am a poor soul who’s been teased by the likes of Hinata, so protect me!
HINATA: Ah, hiding behind Anzu-san is unfair, you know? Hmm, Hime-kun’s hid himself in Amanoiwato. With what means can we drag him out, Yuta-kun?
YUTA: Eeeeh, leaving the hard parts to me again… Maybe he’ll come out if we ask?
Hime-kun, he won't tease you anymore, so you can come out. Okay?
TORI: …
YUTA: Ahh~, he’s clinging to Anzu-san’s back and hiding his face. Hmm, this sure is a serious problem.
Like the way Amaterasu left that cave, should I also make a racket and have fun without Hime-kun? Or rather...
Heheh, I’ve thought of a great idea ♪
“Hime-chan, play with me ♪”
TORI: Who do you think you’re calling “Hime-chan”… Eh?
YUTA: “I’m really happy you’ve finally shown me your face ♪ I am a teddy bear who doesn’t have a name yet. Will you give me a name, Hime-chan?”
TORI: Gu… Yo- your cuteness is nothing compared to mine. I’m not gonna fall for your tricks, you know?
YUTA: “Hime-chan, do you hate me…?”
TORI: Uuu… I know this is just Yuta acting, but if you use such a sad voice I can’t ignore you, can I~?
Uuu~… If you ask like that, I can’t not give you a name!
HINATA: With Yuta-kun's guidance, Hime-kun finally came out, didn't he? Ahaha, Hime-kun sure is simple~ ♪
TORI: Don’t call me simple! You, now that I look at you closely, you sure do look like “Momo”, don't you?
HINATA: Momo? Eh, your relative?
YUZURU: No, not his relative… There is a plush toy hanging from the pocket of young master’s uniform, yes?
Young master has named it “Momo”; he holds it very dearly.
Hm. It appears that while I was away on that school trip, young master did not really cause any trouble for the other servants.
As a reward for that, shall I make a "teddy bear" specifically for young master?
Anzu-san is also interested? Young master is happily engrossed in his chat with the Aoi-samas, so let us work out the details while we can ♪
MEMORY #16
REI: “To everyone assembled, gu-mmo-nin ♪
I don’t think I need to introduce myself again, but I ought to observe etiquette....
This is Sakuma Rei of “UNDEAD”; I am truly delighted that you gathered today... ♪
Fuaaafu.... I apologize; I’m unbearably sleepy in the morning. Come a little closer; it’s troublesome for me to even raise my voice.
But, well, an incredible number of people assembled, huh.
Will they all fit in this room? The ventilation here is poor, so I feel like I’m going to suffocate.”
NATSUME: “If you have complaints, get ouT, Rei-niisan.
Suddenly intruding and aLL.... I won’t give you a receptioN, but I hope you’re grateful for me providing you with a spacE.”
REI: “Yes. Thank you, Sakasaki-kun, good child, good child... ♪”
NATSUME: “Don’t pat mE. This is a storage space for “Switch’s” outfits and the likE, and there are also microphones and other stage equipment, sO.....
If your voice isn’t projecting weLL, use those, if you wisH.”
REI: “Thank you.
...Oh, little one, please don’t climb up my back.”
SORA: “HaHa~♪ I’m sorry; if I did something rude, I apologize!”
NATSUME: “Ahaha. That child doesn’t like feeling constraineD; there is a huge crowd, after aLL....
The oxygen near the ceiling is still densE, so Sora wants to be in a high place, righT?”
SORA: “Suu-haa.... It’s the “color” of things burning, it’s such a heated atmosphere...~♪
....Hm?”
NATSUME: “What’s wronG, Sora?”
SORA: “N~.... I feel like, someone is watching? I sense a gaze~?”
NATSUME: “Ah, there was a surveillance camera there, wasn’t therE. I set it up to watch over customers who came for fortune telling from abovE.
Fortune telling iS based off of observation and inference, after aLL.
The video may very well be sent and saved withiN the network of Yumenosaki AcademY.....
It’s not a problem if someone sees iT, but if it’s bothering you, turn the camera ofF.”
SORA: “Yes! Wink Wink.... For now, I’d like you to close your eyes for a bit~♪”
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YUTA: Um. He didn’t say anything, but aniki was also there, too.
MAO: Eh, I didn’t realize.... I don’t know if it’s because he’s usually lively and makes a lot of noise, but Hinata-kun is usually hard to ignore.
YUTA: Nn. When he’s alone, aniki doesn’t really have much of an aura....
MEMORY #17
REI: No need for thanks. Did I not say that it was simply an old man’s meddling?
With graduation ahead of me, I got a little sentimental, and wanted to bequeath something upon you two
If I was able to nurse a bud of fortune within you two, even just a little....
Then it was worth romping around unsuitably for my age; I cannot do any more than this, though
The rest is up to you. Old soldiers never die; they merely fade away2
My beloved children.... Please overcome your hardships; grow up sturdy, strong, and healthy
You are extremely good children, after all. Do become happy
HINATA: Yes. We’ll talk to each other lots and lots, and have everyone around us help.....
And we promise that one day, we’ll be able to hold our heads high and say, “We’re happy!”
YUTA: Ahaha, we’ll probably fight lots and lots too, but. Even if we hurt each other and spill blood, we can transfuse blood to each other, so
We’ll learn from our undying senpai, and live sturdy, strong, and healthy lives
No matter how unfriendly we get, we’ll use the “Sakuma brothers” as an example, and make up
REI: Yes; you should learn from us and become friendly, lovey-dovey brothers ♪
RITSU: There are all sorts of things I want to say, but....
Anija, you’re going to graduate this year? Thank goodness~, if you repeated another year, we would’ve ended up in the same grade
REI: So you intend to move up a grade as well; good, good
As an upperclassman, support your underclassmen in need. The same way you did today
Sprinkle kindness and love like a gentle rain, and make a myriad of flowers blossom in this Yumenosaki Academy ♪
RITSU: With Ma~kun and Anzu and the others, of course. Well, I’ll do as much as I can do
Anyway. The song’s introduction already started; is this “2wink’s” repertoire?
I don’t know it too well, so I’ll just match the rhythm and dance along, okay?
REI: Yes. The main actors are “2wink”; let us liven up the atmosphere without getting in their way
“Switch” should also appear soon, so the stage will become more crowded
It is the way of setsubun to chase out demons, but.... My beloved children invited me, so no matter how many stones or beans are thrown at me, I will stay here
I will become the shield that protects my beloved children, the flowers that decorate their departure into a new life, and the sign that points to their future
That is my happiness; that is the fortune that has existed within my heart since I was born
Aren’t we happy, Ritsu? Even in the daytime world, there are plenty of rare treasures ♪
Out with demons~, in with fortune~.....♪
RITSU: Out with demons, in with fortune. Well, it’s true—I guess it was worth waking up early
It’s surprisingly not a bad feeling at all.... Do you think you can exorcise the demon in your heart as well, Yuuta-kun?
YUTA: Ahaha, I don’t know just yet, but. Look at my aniki; doesn’t he have a good smile on his face?
That person is like my mirror, so, I’m probably making a happy smile as well ♪
“♪~♪~♪~”
HINATA: “♪~♪~♪~”
YUTA: “Out with demons, in with fortune~♪ To everyone here: welcome to the ‘Setsubun Festival’ stage!
We’re the two-in-one twin idols, ‘2wink’!”
HINATA: “To those who already know us, and to those who don’t: please remember us, always!
One day we’ll definitely be famous, so if you know us early on, you can brag about it then!
Please, favor us for years to come! Stop by and take a look!
Since ancient times, twins have been symbols of good fortune! Everyone who watches us will become happy, so please enjoy ‘2wink’s’ live~♪”
HINATA & YUTA: “Out with demons, in with fortune~.....♪”
MEMORY #18
HINATA: Wha—... UNDEAD's gonna be disbanded when Sakuma-senpai and co. graduate?
KOGA: Yeah... something like that.
The moment I heard that, my head just went blank... I couldn't process it or anything else, you know?
I just didn't — why did that shit... he said such a shitty thing so suddenly, I don't know how long he was thinkin' about it.
HINATA: Don't use that language when I'm making sweets, alright? Oogami-senpai, can you take this bowl and stir everything together until it's all mixed up?
Pastry making requires a lot more heavy work than you'd think. It looks like you have a lot of excess energy right now, so... I'd appreciate it if you helped me out ♪
KOGA: Don't use me like that, Hinata. Why should I help you with something so dull?
Guh—... oh, you do have to work your arms, huh?
HINATA: Ahaha, weak, weak~! Put a little more spirit into it! You always act so high and mighty, but you can't even mix cake batter together~ ♪
KOGA: What did you say...? Somethin' like this is a walk in the park for me — just watch!
G-guh, damn it! I feel like my hand's cramping up!
HINATA: You're terrible at this~! Fold some more air into it! Right, right, that's the spirit~♪
KOGA: Why're you makin' sweets in the first place? You a girl? You did like sweet things though~.... Hinata?
HINATA: Well, yeah. I think I've really started liking sweet stuff lately.
But it's a part of my work too. We have a Dreamfest on White Day — the Repayment Festival, remember?
KOGA: Yeah... It's the one that's pretty much like Chocolat Fes, right? They're basically reusing the same idea — have they been running out of them or something?
HINATA: Mmm~... it's the end of the school year, so I don't think having Dreamfest subjects overlap is something we can really complain about.
I have a feeling there might be some other kind of intention behind this.
I mean, something like "Chocolat Fes 2" or "White Day Fes" would've work fine.
So why "Repayment Festival"? It's such an exaggerated name, don't you think?
KOGA: What? On White Day, you repay the person who gave you chocolate on Valentine's.
Isn't that why they used "Repayment", White Day being the theme and all?
HINATA: I agree with you on that, but, hmm... maybe I'm overthinking it?
Not that it really matters to you, Oogami-senpai. UNDEAD's disbanding after all.
It's already this time of year — with White Day around the corner, it's pretty much grad ceremony and then disbandment, right?
Watch our success in envy, while gnawing on some sweets even, fu fu fu ♪ Finally, the era of 2wink has arrived!
KOGA: There's no way I'd let UNDEAD disband...
Sure, our fighting strength'll be more than halved if our seniors leave, but even if it's just Adonis and I, we'll do it.
HINATA: Don't push yourself, Oogami-senpai~ As light music club buddies, why don't you join 2wink? We'll share with you some of our glory~♪
KOGA: Don't be stupid, being twins is the very reason why you're 2wink in the first place!
It's your important place where you belong — barging in from the sideline would be tasteless.
HINATA: The offer was a joke, but I appreciate it!
But you have those kinds of options, don't you? You don't have to be so hung up on UNDEAD.
This is something I heard about, though being a first year at all, I don't really know too much...
But back during the times when disputes unfolded between units, among the ones that were formed, there were a lot that got disbanded.
And there are units that get reorganized when the year changes too.
There should be a lot of people who get left out...
So why don't you look for those kinds of people and have them join you guys to form a new unit?
KOGA: Ah.... that's the kind of thing that's been happenin', huh.
Well, apart from Ryuuseitai and Knights, people like that had been springing up everywhere during those disputes...
But that's no reason why I should just abandon everything so easily!
MEMORY #19
TETORA: Ah—wait wait wait! I’m almost done!
Whew...that scared me for a sec. Thankfully the teacher was nice enough to let me finish writing~ ☆
I finally managed to solve a long question, so it would’ve been a pity if I couldn’t write the answer down in time!
Hajime-kun, was the answer for the last question like this?
HAJIME: Is that what you calculated, Tetora-kun? My answer seems to be a bit different from yours...
TETORA: Ahhhhhh?! Really?! Then I’m done for!!
Every time my answer’s different from yours, it’s always me who’s wrong. Ugh, and I thought I finally managed to solve it this time...
Then, what about the last multiple choice question? Did you choose the first one?
HAJIME: I chose the third option...?
TOMOYA: That’s a relief~ I got the same as Hajime.
I actually didn’t really know how to do that question either, but I chose it because the options were all long and the third was the only short one.
Just like what they say: complicated equations have simple answers. I believed it for the time being...
And in the end I hit the bullseye~ My luck might be pretty good today ♪
TETORA: You can do questions like that?! I didn’t hear the teacher say anything about that at all!
TOMOYA: Ahaha, it’s just guessing after all. Teachers wouldn’t ever teach it…and besides, it’s not a hundred percent reliable.
HAJIME: Right, you can’t always resort to trickery, you know? It’s better to be like Tetora-kun, working hard and calculating it yourself~ ♪
TETORA: But I still keep getting it wrong…so isn’t that just a waste of time...
Hajime-kun, Hajime-kun, do you remember the answers for the other questions? What was the answer for the seventh ques—
MIDORI: Uuuu…!
TETORA: Midori-kun, what happened? You really scared me, making that noise all of a sudden!
HAJIME: Why is Midori-kun sitting in the corner of the room...? There’s no day duty today, so the floors don’t have to be cleaned, you know?
But no matter, if your clothes get dirty you can leave them to me. Even if Midori-kun rolls around on the floor, I can make your clothes nice and clean again... ♪
MIDORI: Thank you, Hajime-kun… ♪ But anything works with these clothes...
Tetora-kun, can you not compare answers anymore…there’s nothing scarier than listening to other people do that after a test…
TETORA: But we’ll find out sooner or later, you know? It’s just comparing them, it won’t change anything.
Instead, real men would face even a dangerous end bravely~ ☆
MIDORI: No, this has nothing to do with being a man, just with my feelings...
Tetora-kun’s been mentioning men more and more lately…is this becoming an obsession…
TETORA: Is it? I don’t think so?
But never mind, it’s also my bad for not considering Midori-kun’s feelings and only caring about the right answers.
Sorry, Midori-kun. I’ll give you a hand, so get up from the floor.
MIDORI: You don’t have to be so serious…I can do it myself…
HINATA: Hnhn, I’ve already seen through Tetsu-kun’s heart!
Ooh, as expected of him, he’s no pure white dove at all~ the muscles on his arms are bulging, I’m enchanted~ pinch, pinch pinch ♪
Does Tetsu-kun want to become a man so he can capture everyone’s attention all the more~? The thought would make anyone blush~ ♪
TETORA: ...Wrong!
HINATA: That was a close one!! Thankfully I saw it coming in the nick of time~ or else that would have been a critical hit by Tetsu-kun, and I would’ve become the XP to his level up!
HAJIME: Ah, that backflip Hinata-kun did just now was really cool~ ♪
Actually, I’d like to show my cool side too. Do I just have to become a man for that…?
TETORA: Not everyone has to go down the tough guy road, you know? I think you’re fine just the way you are, Hajime-kun.
Taishou said before that everyone has their own way of being a man! Everyone’s different~ ☆
HAJIME: Really? Then what kind of person is a man?
TETORA: Let me think...physical strength, knows how to fight, a strong body...
That’s the basic impression of a man, yeah? That’s what Taishou is like!
HAJIME: Ehehe, I feel like I fit that too~
I can bridal carry Tomoya-kun, so I probably have a passing grade for strength ♪
TETORA: Nn...even though what you said makes a lot of sense, I still feel like something’s not right!
Though I can’t get myself to say why...
HINATA: Tetsu-kun’s too young, isn’t he~ Though we all are, we haven’t experienced enough.
Even if we gather here and discuss about it back and forth, we won’t be able to get anything out of it.
Why don’t you ask the seniors?
MIDORI: No.
TETORA: ...Yeah, I don’t want to either.
TOMOYA: Eh? Why? Your seniors…
Whether it’s Morisawa-senpai or Kiryu-senpai, they both seem to be the “manlier” people of Yumenosaki, right? And they look pretty reliable…?
MIDORI: Mashiro-kun...things are never as simple as you think they are...
TETORA: I just don’t want to hear a ready-made answer. Even if I went to ask Taishou, he’d definitely tell me to think about it myself.
HINATA: Alright, alright, I understand! Boys sure are stubborn at this age~ ☆
If you don’t want to ask, how about using something like movies or TV shows as reference?
Those are things that have gained approval from humanity, so it’s perfect~ ♪
TETORA: I think that’s a pretty good idea. How about it, Midori-kun? Want to hit the books¹ with me?
MIDORI: Huh? Why do you have to pull me in…will it be a pain...?
TETORA: It’s just watching some clips, it won’t be that much of a pain. If we watch something hot-blooded, it might even get you fired up.
Time passes by fast, and half of our first year at Yumenosaki has already gone by.
If we’re late to finding our path forward and stay in one place forever, then it would only trouble everyone else, wouldn’t it?
MEMORY #20
YUTA: Huh? What is this.... You're right! Aniki is on the main street over there!
HINATA: ~........♪
YUTA: W, what is he doing? Aniki? What is that get-up supposed to be? Maybe a Santa? But, he's got horns sprouting out of his head, so, a reindeer......?
Ahhh, enough, I'm irritated! He went off and did some thing I don't understand, again, without telling me!
SHINOBU: (The "without telling" part is, mutual for what Yuta-kun is doing, though, I get the feeling....)
(But, I am guessing he would get angry if I said that, de gozaru. I shall check my mouth, de gozaru. I am a kid with good social sense.)
TETORA: ~.......♪
SHINOBU: (Oh? Tetora-kun is next to Hinata-kun!)
(Tetora-kun is just wearing his regular outfit from the academy, like it was normal~ Wouldn't it be a bit cold at this time of year, de gozaru?)
(Uugh. It feels strange seeing a friend from my "Unit" walking with a friend from my class, getting along so well, de gozaru)
(I, what kind of attitude should I take...... Ahh, what a luxurious problem, but!)
YUTA: Aniki~!
SHINOBU: Eh-wha!? Yuta-kun, it is dangerous to run, de gozaru! There is ice here and there all over the street! Wait a... oh, o-whah!?
(Ohh..... Yuta-kun, you are so skilled at cutting through in this huge crowd, de gozaru! You must have trained your agility quite a bit, haven't you, de gozaru?)
(I can't lose out here, either, de gozaru! Nin nin......♪)
TETORA: Wha? Somebody is rushing up to us, you know?
HINATA: Eh, what? A mugger? Do him in, Tetsu-kun.♪
TETORA: No, it would not be good to do him in, huh...... It's your little brother, Hinata-kun.
HINATA: Urgh, you're right!
Y, Yuta-kuuun? What an unexpected meeting, huh, in this kind of place!☆
YUTA: Not "an unexpected meeting, huh☆"! What are you doing, aniki! Without telling me, ummm.... with that, that guy from "Ryuseitai," you're working with him?
Are you retiring from "2wink" and joining "Ryuseitai" or something?
That's fine, though! It's not like I'll stop you! I, you're always nagging me so noisily, I'm tired of you, you know!?
HINATA: That's, that's not..... This is a misunderstanding. Yuta-kuuun?
YUTA: Don't do things to make misunderstandings! You always do this! If you're going to do something, talk with me about it, you know! Aren't we two together, one "2wink"~!?
HINATA: No, um? That's not it! I'm not being unfaithful! Really!
TETORA: Calm down, wait a sec. Ummm, the Yuta-kun on-.... Yuta-kun.
It's not good to go off on someone screaming without listening to their side of the story. You should listen to what your oniichan has to say, okay~?
YUTA: Don't butt into this, third wheel! This is "2wink's," our family's problem!
SHINOBU: Hrgh, phew! I finally caught up to him! What is the situation, de gozaru?
TETORA: Ah, Sengoku-kun. Heeeeya~ It's unusual to see you out in the town, isn't it.♪
SHINOBU: Ah, uhh. I, do not like crowds, you see, de gozaru..... Te, Tetora-kun, what are you duh, doing in this kind of place, de gozaru?
TETORA: What's with the difficulty speaking?
Is it that your tongue won't move from the cold~? Ahaha. I'll make a quick run and go buy some hot coffee.♪
SHINOBU: No, um. More importantly, Yuta-kun is choking Hinata-kun, so stop him! With my arm strength, it would be difficult to restrain him, or, well!?
TETORA: Ohhh. Wait a minute~ If you make a fuss in front of the shop, it's going to hurt business, you know?
YUTA: Shut up! Aniki! Give me an explanation I can accept!
HINATA: Rrrghh. Uh, um, see. I'm just doing a little part time work! Look, see, I didn't have enough money for the ingredients for my Christmas cake, so....!
This year, see~ I'm going to make a super gorgeous one!☆
TETORA: Huh? Hinata-kun, what about the money for "2wink's" activities.... errrgh?
HINATA: D, don't say it! Please, Tetsu-kun!
YUTA: Whaaat are you guys secretly talking about? Not that I care, really! What aniki does with the money he earns is up to him, and all~!
I'm, gunna do whatever I want, too! Let's go, Shinobu-kun!
SHINOBU: H, huh!? Wait a.... Go? Where? Eh, huh, huuh!?
TETORA: Hey! Don't treat my buddy so violently! If you drag him around so forcibly, he'll fall down and get hurt, you know!
SHINOBU: Ah, ow, ow, ow! Tetora-kun, you are being violent, yourself, de gozaru! If you grab onto my arm so tightly, you'll give me a bruise! Or actually, you'll pull it off! You'll pull it off!?
TETORA: Ugh~...... Seriously, this situation is so exceedingly chaotic, I don't get what's happening! Everybody take a deep breath for a moment, okay!
Or else, I'll force you to be quiet with my fist!
It's just about to be Christmas, and you guys are squabbling like idiots! If you aren't good kids, Santa-san isn't going to come, you know!
MEMORY #21
KOGA: URRRAAAAA! GAAAAAAAAAAH!
Shit, shit! What is this, a goddamn cesspool!? My nose is gonna friggin’ fall off! Every last goddamn person here is rotten!
AAAAaaAAH! I’ve got so much pent up anger, I’m gonna explode! Someone come help me blow off all this frustration! I’m beggin' ya!
I thought the “Dragon King Competition” would be a chance to relieve some stress! In the end, I never even got a chance to take it out on anyone!
UGRAAAAAAAH! Just rememberin' it pisses me off! Damn that Kiryu bastard from the karate club! And the student council! And that girl too......!
I could tear every last one of 'em limb from limb, but it won't be enough~! I’m so pissed!
HINATA: Man, Ogami-senpai’s completely lost his temper~
YUTA: Just keep your fingers crossed and let sleeping Ogami-senpais lie.
HINATA: What’s up with all that? Did something happen to Ogami-senpai~?
YUTA: I don’t know the details, but it sounds like he got whooped at the unauthorized match yesterday.
KOGA: What? No I didn’t~!
The match was terminated. Anyone’d be down in the dumps with a half-assed ending like that~!
It feels like my chest is being ripped in two, ugaaAAAAAH!
The wound Kiryu gave me is throbbing. It ain't gonna heal ‘til I rip him to shreds~!
HINATA: Senpai, don’t kick the wall~
The academy focuses its money on the idol trade. They’re “unenthusiastic” about club activities, so we can’t get much of a budget.
YUTA: We’re barely handling the club expenses as is, so even if you break the wall, we won’t be able to repair it~
We had to get the instruments we’re using ourselves too......
Speaking of which, isn’t that your guitar that Ogami-senpai’s playing, Aniki?
HINATA: Ah! It really is! Senpai, hold up, I told you not to use other people’s instruments without asking, didn’t I~?
KOGA: Oh, shut up, your guys’ stuff is my stuff too! If it’s mine, it’s mine!
I don’t even know which one of ya twins said that just now!
You two piss me off! Don’t pop up at the same time, it’s confusing! Just one or the other alone would be enough!
YUTA: Even if you say something like that, you know….
Anyways, if you make too much of a racket, you’ll wake up Sakuma-senpai, you know?
KOGA: Why should I care!? Why should I have to be considerate of that vampire bastard, huh?
If you’ve got a problem with me, bring it on. I’ll take ya both on!
YUTA: Please don’t snap at us too~ Ogami-senpai’s blood pressure is off the charts, huh?
HINATA: Maybe it’d be a good idea for you to get Sakuma-senpai to suck some of it out?
REI: Did you summon me, my dear children of the Light Music Club~? ♪
HINATA: Oh, he woke up. Good mooorning, Sakuma-senpai~!
YUTA: Actually, I’m amazed he managed to sleep until now with all the noise......
REI: Kukuku. Noontime is when I rest, thus I was sound asleep! See, I am a vampire, after all ♪
Oh, what’s this? I feel as though there are two Aoi-kuns......?
YUTA: There’s always been two of us, seeing as we’re twins. Please wake up and snap out of it, Sakuma-senpai.
HINATA: Senpai, would you like some cold water to help wake you up~? Here, here ♪
REI: Sorry to make you always do this, Aoi-kun. Ah, the cold water is seeping into every fiber of my being......♪
MEMORY #22
HOKUTO: That's right, we will absolutely win. If not, then the blood and sweat and tears we have shed will have been in vain.
MAKOTO: You cried, Hidaka-kun? Your tears, I can't imagine them, though.
HOKUTO: They made me cry from laughter. My special training had that sort of purpose. Since it was about how I should relax more, and be more flexible~ see.
I was shown nothing but the twins' manzai act, and when I sat there without laughing even a little, I was tickled all over my body. Like that, I was driven to within an inch of death by laughter.
Also, under the pretext of fostering flexibility, they made me eat a lot of sour food, too.
And I also did flexibility exercises, and things...... I haven't the slightest idea what the purpose was.
I laughed too much, my abdominal muscles and face hurt...... If I did not laugh with the appropriate timing while watching the twins' antics, I would be tickled. It was pretty much torture.
However, thanks to that, I have become quite knowledgeable, you know. About comedy.
MAKOTO: We... certainly, we were idols, weren't we......?
HOKUTO: Yeah. We should be, but for some reason, we were basically doing comedy practice. Through that process, they also made me do my own manzai act.
MAKOTO: Hidaka-kun doing manzai...... I can't imagine that either, you know. What was it like?
HOKUTO: I don't want to say, I want to forget it. However, I must get used to this.
I was told, over and over again, "Become an idiot!" And so, I tried to become an idiot...... Even though I tried and tried...
MEMORY #23
HINATA: Heheh, sweets are the best after practice. Yuta-kun, if you can look happier, your big brother will feel happy too, you know?
YUTA: You forced me to eat those sweets; it was terrible… First things first, having two guys going to a café together is embarrassing!
MEMORY #24
WATARU: Ah! Kanata looked over here!
Kanata~! My dear old friend! The splashes amplify your divine glow! Amazing…☆
REI: Nevermind that, Hibiki-kun, the doves within your clothes seem to be moving about everywhere…
Are they perhaps hungry? They do not feed on fish, though, do they?
SORA: HaHa~♪ There’s been an unusually strange color drifting in the air for awhile now~ Maybe it’s because of that?
WATARU: Hm? Aahh, I can hear a peculiar sound when I listen closely… Could this be the dolphin’s singing?
That sound is visible to you? How wonderful! ♪
SORA: Aaaahh, this is Mr. Dolphin’s singing? It’s a lovely color~! La~di~la~! ♪
HINATA: Ahaha, you’re so lucky~ I wanna hear it too. Are you able to hear it, Hibiki-senpai? Is there some trick to it?
WATARU: Hmm… Focusing your hearing sense on something for a brief moment can be difficult. But anyone could do it to some extent with enough training.
HINATA: Ah! Then please teach me sometime! I mean, it’s probably best I try to pick up that skill, since I’m an idol!
MEMORY #25
HINATA: Ah! Welcome back, Tetsu-ku~n ☆
Would you like dinner? Would you like to take a bath? Or would you like me?
TETORA: Sorry, Hinata-kun. I can’t afford to joke around with you right now
HINATA: Eh~? Boo boo, Tetsu-kun, you can never afford to do anything!
KOGA: ....Hinata. Come over here for a second
HINATA: Woah, don’t grab me by the scruff of my neck! What is this~; everyone looks so gloomy, what’s going on? Cheer up!
All right, let me perform an entertaining trick ☆
KOGA: Take a hint... There’s something I want you to help with. Come with me; we’ve already boarded this ship
HINATA: Ooh, Ogami-senpai is using fancy idioms~ ♪
N~.... I’m worried about Tetsu-kun, but it seems like he wants to talk about something important with Kiryu-senpai
So I guess it can’t be helped; I’ll take care of Ogami-senpai ♪
KOGA: Yup. You know a martial artist, don’t you? Introduce me to them. I wanna get ready for the “Ryuuousen,” which allows violence
I’m gonna prepare my ultimate moves and stuff by the day of the event ♪
HINATA: By martial artist, do you mean my master at the Chinese restaurant? That person is a kung fu master that I admire, but?
During this time of year, he’s often in poor health, so don’t force him too much, okay~?
He loves looking after children, so he’ll probably cooperate
KOGA: Is that so. Then, let’s go; I’ll go talk to that Vampire guy while we’re at it
Judging from his attitude in the Student Council room, shitty glasses seems like he won’t approve the “Ryuuousen,” so~
Let’s have that Vampire guy reason with that hard-headed guy. I don’t like this sort of behind-the-scenes negotiation, but this time, it can’t be helped, right
HINATA: Eh, you’re going to consult Sakuma-senpai? Do Sakuma-senpai and Vice President... Hasumi-senpai get along, or something?
They were enemies during the “S1” in the spring, so I thought they disliked each other~?
KOGA: Yeah, I think they get along needlessly well. I forget the reason, but~, the story is that they were friends before they entered this school
While we’re at it, let’s talk to Anzu, and rework the “Ryuuousen” proposal one more time. If the proposal passed through normally, that’d be awesome
HINATA: Understood~. I want to consult Anzu-san about “2wink’s” future, anyway, so....
I want to talk to her lots; though that person is also probably super busy during this period
KOGA: That’s the situation, so. I think the “Ryuuousen” will be held properly, so, don’t look so down, all right.... Karate club?
Unless you get fired up, I’m gonna KO you with one punch!
KURO: Yeah. Sorry for causing you trouble, Ogami. Prepare yourself; this time, I’ll give it my all for sure
TETORA: ........
MEMORY #26
MEMORY #27
HINATA: Yuta-kuun ♪
Look, look! Look at this purikura!
I’m making an illusion of me and Yuta-kun in the photo, even though I’m the only one there – I did it by creating an afterimage where I repeatedly jumped side to side by myself~♪
Look, I can make it look like we’re hugging or kissing!
Whaddya think? If you don’t want the Yuta-kun in my head to take me away then the real Yuta-kun better jump at me… ☆
YUTA: Don’t make such a fuss in public, Aniki.
HINATA: It’s all good! We’re at the arcade, you can hear explosions from all around! No one’s gonna think I’m “noisy” if I’m yelling a little ♪
YUTA: That’s not the problem here…
Anyway, it says that purikura corner is for girls only. Aniki, you seem like a girl because of your long hair, but you shouldn’t step inside.
HINATA: “Long hair”? Your hair’s the same length too, Yuta-kun ♪
YUTA: Being twins is the selling point for “2wink”, so there’s no point if we’re not matching.
It might be kinda interesting to tie our hair up differently once in a while.
HINATA: Say what~? I’d prefer being a match with you, though.
Anyway, what kinda game are you playing? A fighting game?
YUTA: Yup. The games I’ve played recently have been pretty easy, so they’re no fun. It’s like they’re aimed towards couples or something…
But fighting games are somewhat more of a challenge ♪
HINATA: Yuta-kun, you like indoor games like this too, huh~♪
I prefer games where I can move about, but do you wanna play air hockey* together?
YUTA: Hmm? Air Hidaka-senpai? What do you mean?
Oh, air hockey, huh… We always end up being tied when time’s up, don’t we?
Anyway, I need to focus for a while, so don’t talk to me.
HINATA: Oh, are you struggling? You’re playing the character that looks like a ninja, right?
YUTA: Yeah, I like the tricky characters…
I thought my opponent was the strong type who would use only brute force, but he’s surprisingly genuine. He’s pretty good – I might actually lose.
HINATA: Hmph. It may be a game, but it’s pretty frustrating to lose.
I’ll go have a chat with your opponent to distract him~♪
YUTA: Don’t, Aniki… It’s just a game, you shouldn’t get all serious about it.
MAKOTO: …………
HINATA: Ohh!? Yuta-kun’s opponent was Yuuki-senpai?
MAKOTO: Hm? Oh, are you… Hinata-kun from “2wink”?
I thought I heard a familiar voice, what a coincidence ♪
YUTA: I’m here too~ Yuuki-senpai ♪
MAKOTO: Hmm? Don’t tell me… I was fighting against you just now, Yuta-kun?
No wonder I thought my opponent was strong~ You’re both good at games, huh ♪
HINATA: Ehh~? That only sounds like sarcasm to me…
Yuuki-senpai, you’re super strong – you can talk to me while looking back and forth at the game screen. Yuta-kun’s getting clobbered.
MAKOTO: Ahaha~ I like gaming. In fact, if I lost in my field of expertise, I’d be more than just pathetic, huh.
HINATA: Ahaha. Yuuki-senpai, do you come to the arcade often?
We’ve got some time in between work, so we decided to head to the arcade for a bit.
But unlike us, “Trickstar’s” busy, right? Are you sure you’ve got time to dillydally here~?
MAKOTO: Yeah. Actually, I barely got to play any of my favourite games because I was busy for such a long time…
I’ve got the day off for the first time in a while, so I’m going around the arcade.
There’s been an increase of games I’m not familiar with since the last time I came here, so it makes it hard to choose.
The fighting game I’m playing right now is a sequel to one of my favourites, but the controls have changed and it’s hard to get used to.
YUTA: Ohh, is that an excuse if you ever lose~?
MAKOTO: I won’t lose~ Yuta-kun’s good, but he’s just using one pattern, so I can deal with him perfectly if I calm down and play.
A weak kick here, and take one step back and fire~♪
YUTA: Ugh. I-It feels oddly frustrating being toyed with by Yuuki-senpai…!
You’re the one who runs around in confusion on stage~ You’re cheeky for an untrained pair of four eyes!
MAKOTO: Ahaha. I’m good at doing things easily once I’m familiar with them; I don’t have trouble with simple tasks, either.
We do pretty crazy things in “Trickstar”, so I can’t help but panic, though.
YUTA: …Yuuki-senpai, I think there are more compatible “units” for you out there.
If “Trickstar” only makes appearances during contests, then you won’t be able to make the best of your distinct characteristics.
MAKOTO: Yeah, I hear that a lot. I like the internet too, you see…
People say stuff like he’s holding everyone back, or the balance is ruined because of him.
But still, I prefer “Trickstar”, even if I’m not suited to be there. I’ll fill the areas I lack in with effort – I want to get used to it quickly so that I can be helpful to everyone.
I’m clumsy, my movements are slow and I’m still useless, but
Everyone in “Trickstar” accepted me and treats me positively. I’d like to return those feelings with my life on the line.
Instead of thinking about whether it’s suitable for me or not, I love “Trickstar” because they throw away that sort of logic.
Not everyone teams up in a “unit” based on numbers and compatibility, anyway.
We belong to ourselves, and we chose the place where we’ll be living in.
You two – “2wink” – are the same, right…? There must have been a path where you two joined other “units” you were compatible with.
And yet, you guys became the two-in-one “2wink” together.
YUTA: Hmph, you’re speaking like you know everything…
Ahh geez, I lost the match. That’s frustrating, it’ll just look like I’m making excuses if I talk back now.
HINATA: Yuta-kun, your big bro will help you in the second round~ I’ll be the movement and defense, so you focus on the offense!
We won’t lose to anyone when we’re together~♪
MAKOTO: Ahaha, normally people will only end up holding each other back, though. I bet you two can show me an extraordinary combination.
Alright~ Come at me! Your senpai will fight with you ♪
HINATA: Ah, being with Yuuki-senpai when he’s gaming really gets on my nerves! He’s getting ahead of himself~!
Let’s beat him to a pulp, Yuta-kun ♪
YUTA: OK, Aniki ♪ Do you think you’ll be able to defeat him with our single synchronised twin attack~?
MAKOTO: Ahaha. I’ll do my best. I definitely won’t lose when it comes to gaming.
Even in reality someday, I’ll prove it to you and say “it’s my win!” no matter what it is.
MEMORY #28
EICHI: Fufu. You shouldn’t boast too much like that, dear Himemiya. It’ll make us seem cheap, instead.
For the real show, we’re going to pull it off in a silent, elegant, and refined manner.
TORI: Ah, President~☆
Look, look, I’m making the “producer” of that despicable “Trickstar” serve me! Praise me, praise me~♪
EICHI: I see. You’ve made good progress, learning how to rely on others, Tori.
He can be a handful, but I’d appreciate it if you would continue looking after him from now on, as well…. transfer student-chan♪
Cough, cough. Anyway, it sure is bright out here. I’m starting to get a headache… Feels like I might pass out before the show even starts.
We’re thinking of heading back to the waiting room as soon as possible, but what about all of you?
HINATA: It’s almost our time to go on, so we’re heading over to the tent. Transfer student, you and the others should hurry and go find your seats~
REI: He’s right. The area reserved for people related to the show is gonna get crowded, after all. You should hurry and find good seats and watch over us from the special seating! ♪
HINATA: Thank you! The moment right before the show starts is always so exciting~☆
EICHI: Right. We leave the opening act to you two gentlemen, “2wink”.
HINATA: The same to you. We’re going to really warm up the stage for you guys, so you all better not put that to waste with some kind of crappy act, alright~?
YUTA: Please don’t hold us back, Mr. President. You don’t look so good, either. Are you gonna be alright~?
EICHI: Fufu. There’s no need to worry, this is how I always am. A slight illness ensures one a longer life. Knowing my weakness allows me to go stronger than anyone else.
Allow me to show you my brilliance, having been reborn after learning of defeat, much like a phoenix rising from the ashes♪
REI: Hmm. “Immortality” is supposed to be “UNDEAD’s” specialty, but you seem quite confident, hm?
KOGA: Keh, lookit that show off. Taste the shame of failure, stupid!
REI: Don’t howl like that, doggie. How embarrassing….
In any case, let us make our way to the seats now. Urgh, the sunlight is quickly sapping away my strength.
EICHI: I can only imagine. Although you all share the title, “Three Oddballs,” it seems that each of you have your own unique characteristics.
As for our Wataru here, he becomes even more energetic the more time he spends bathing in the sunlight, you see?
WATARU: Come now, everyone, gather around! You’ll face a lifetime of disgrace is you were to miss this!
The “circus” show put on by Yumenosaki Academy’s prided idols is about to begin….☆
Amazing! You, the gentleman walking over there, and the lady, too! Boys and girls! Dogs and cats!
This is the showtime of the century that you simply cannot afford to miss…. Fuhahahaha☆
REI: Why is he putting on a street performance again? Oh, there’s so many doves flying out.
EICHI: Although he might say it’s to attract a crowd, in reality, he’s probably just doing it because he finds it fun. Wataru truly is an enigma….♪
HINATA: Hmph. But we’re the opening act~ I can’t believe he just went ahead and got started without us.
YUTA: Well, since he’s attracting a crowd, it’ll benefit us in the long run, you know?
YUZURU: Mr. President, I apologize for interrupting in the middle of your socializing.
EICHI: Oh, Yuzuru. What’s the matter? You don’t look so well.
YUZURU: Yes, well, it seems that a problem has occurred, so the vice-president requests your presence. I do hate to ask, but would you please come with me?
EICHI: Hmm. I wonder what could have happened right before the show…. Since it’s Keito, is it something to do with the Student Council?
Have you heard anything?
MAO: No…. It’s a holiday, and the “circus” is an off-campus event, anyway, so the Student Council shouldn’t have that much to do with it. I seriously wonder what it could be, too.
I’m kinda worried now. I think I’m gonna go with the president to see the vice-president.
Makoto and the transfer student should head to the seats first. Ahh, geez, I’d really rather not have to deal with anything troublesome!
MAKOTO: Ahaha, Isara-kun, you say that every time, but you’re always the one taking initiative to carry the burdens of things, huh~ ♪
MEMORY #29
YUTA: Aniki~!
HINATA: Ah, Yuta-kun! Yahho~☆
Hey hey, so how was the test of courage? I didn't have any time to prepare, so I had to keep it simple~♪
YUTA: So it really was your doing~! Because of our conversation earlier, I had a feeling it was you!
I saw somebody on the roof of the other school building from the hallway! It's always you, Aniki — stop doing all these no-good things!
Is this how you treat your little brother who always does your written apologies for you and gets lectured in your place!?
If you don't start shaping up, I'll quit being your brother, okay...!?
HINATA: Hey now, calm down. Don't be angry~ I was just adding a little excitement to our boring lives, that's all.
In fact, I wanted you to be grateful — you had fun, didn't you? ♪
YUTA: Not at all! I really was genuinely scared, you know!? Even Anzu-san passed out!
I'm just impressed that you managed to prepare all of that in such a short time period!
When you were telling me about the "Seven Mysteries", that was just foreshadowing for when we heard the piano being played in the empty music room, wasn't it!
Your tricks were pretty detailed — you should just die!
HINATA: Huh? I didn't do anything with the music room though.... hm~? Did you really hear the piano being played?
YUTA: So you're playing dumb, huh? It's all your fault! Just like always — cut it out~!
If you keep getting carried away like this, I'll be the one to push you off this roof!
HINATA: Mmm... fine. Sorry, I ended up having such a fun time, I got a little ahead of myself.
I'll take notes from this rehearsal and make the real deal even scarier ☆
YUTA: You're still planning on doing it!? Why don't you use this kind of enthusiasm for 2wink activies too!? Tests of courage have nothing to do with idols, you know!?
IZUMI: Heey! What are you doing in a place like this, Yuta-kun?
RITSU: [pant pant]... I knew climbing up to the roof while carrying Anzu would be a pain. Switch with me or at least help me out here, Secchan~?
IZUMI: You're the one who caused her to pass out in the first place, Kuma-kun, so you should take responsibility and carry her to the end, don't you think? I'm not a fan of physical labour ♪
More importantly, let's cut it out with the pranks and go home, okay? The date's going to change at this rate — jeez, I feel like I wasted so much time!
YUTA: ... there you have it. Let's go home, Aniki. I feel so uselessly worn out, so let's get home and sleep like logs, okay~?
HINATA: Right, Yuta-kun. Night is time for ghosts to come out, so living humans shouldn't be wandering around right now~♪
AKIOMI: What are you all doing here?
HINATA: Geh, Kunugi-sensei!? Uh, are you on night patrol~?
AKIOMI: Indeed, I'm on night watch duty right now. So you all were still in school?
It's past the point of "after school hours". I've already said not to enter the rooftop before as well... This is what people mean by "talking to a wall".
However, this is not the time for scolding, so please come to staff room tomorrow — all of you.
Everybody will be made to write written apologies, as well as given a firm lecture.
Sena-kun, you are the senior student here. You are in a place to take the lead and guide your juniors, and yet you participate together with their practical jokes?
IZUMI: Geh.... hey, do something! Why am I getting scolded too — I did nothing wrong this time!
RITSU: Blame your usual behaviour, Secchan ♪ You're such a useless senpai~
IZUMI: Ugh, you've got the nerve, considering we're the same age! It's only during times like these when you play the junior!
AKIOMI: Now, now. Getting along is a splendid thing, but please leave it at that.
It is an inconvience to be staying in the school like this. I will drive you all home, so please follow me.
If any of you cause a problem again... even if it is such spotting you on the roof, it won't end with just a lecture.
HINATA: Yessir... Ahaha, we got scolded again ♪
YUTA: Don't "we got scolded again ♪" me. Reflection on your actions a little, Aniki!
HINATA: Yeah, yeah. Ah, Kunugi-sensei. You were patroling the school, right?
It looks like the piano was being played in the music room — was anybody in there?
AKIOMI: Ah.... No, the only ones left in this school are you. It must have been a ghost.
YUTA: What!? Please don't say scary stuff like that~ I don't think I'll be able to sleep now!
AKIOMI: (.... fufu. Actually, I was the one who was playing the piano.)
(I won't be able to save face as a teacher if it was found out that I used the piano on my own.)
(When Ritsu-kun came to check out the music room, I hid immediately.)
(Today is the anniversary of the day I first met "her", after all. Every year, I perform songs she and I created together.)
(Well.... by "her", it was actually Jin dressed as a girl.)
(Without knowing that, I spent my youthful days pining — I cannot allow anyone to know about my mistake.)
(When I realized the truth, at that time I was so full of shame I wanted to throw myself off...)
(Which seems to have been strangely distorted and now passed down as one of the "Seven Mysteries of Yumenosaki Academy".)
(If one came close to the roof and searched "Seven Mysteries"...)
(My old shame might be dug up. That is why I am determined to keep anybody away from the roof top.)
YUTA: What's wrong, Kunugi-sensei? You don't look very good~?
AKIOMI: .. it is nothing.
There are countless thing more frightful than any ghost... such as a truly "old story".
MEMORY #30
YUTA: Sakuma-senpai, we're sorry for being so late! Aniki wouldn't wake up until the very last moment......
Even though I'd warned him that he wouldn't be able to wake up if he stayed up that late. This idiot, Aniki!
HINATA: But, but, Yuta-kun, you were really praising it too, saying "This manga's really interesting, huh~" weren't you?
If I don't reach a good place to stop reading, I'll be preoccupied thinking about it and won't be able to sleep at all.
YUTA: It's pointless if you sleep in late because of that......
Ummm, as you can see, we really regret it, so please forgive us!
REI: Although you've arrived somewhat late, it isn't open for business yet. There is no need to for you to be so apologetic. Is there, Chiaki-kun?
CHIAKI: Mmhmm. We'd also just arrived, after all. "2wink"...... You Aoi-kuns, please don't worry about it.
YUTA: Th-thank you very much......! Thank goodness that Morisawa-senpai's such a nice guy, huh, Aniki?
HINATA: You're right about that, Yuta-kun ♪
Now then, the star performers have arrived~ I've thought up a fu~n event to liven up the beach house, so everyone lend me your ears ☆
MEMORY #31
HINATA: Hm~ maybe they just don't want to pass those miserable memories down to the younger generation.
It's too much of a burden — adults are always like that.... or something ♪
KOGA: I don't know about other units, but vampire bastard did say something like that.
He said it so matter-of-factly, like he understood everything.
Don't make me laugh. Is that the kind of guy he is...?
He was all dispirited, like a retired old man — not that he wasn't like that before too. I didn't want to think that even his heart's gone senile too.
"Live freely. You don't have to be restrained by me anymore, Koga." ... seriously? You're screwin' with me?
Did he think I was tied together unwillingly by collar and chain?
"Koga"? Don't think you can call me by my name so freely!
It's not like anything significant even happened — I haven't won against him once yet! And yet — "Koga"! Like we were having some idle chat!
Why did he think I kept callin' him vampire bastard, vampire bastard all the time like an idiot who couldn't even remember people's names!
Bullshit...!
Ah yes, once you have graduated, we will just be strangers — is that right, Sakuma-senpai!?
HINATA: Don't make such a mess~ I'd be in a trouble if the kitchen became off-limits...
I'm planning on handing out handmade sweets for Repayment Festival — I'm practicing right now.
KOGA: Huh? But didn't Chocolat Fes have a way larger attendance than people thought...
so there was a problem when there weren't enough chocolates made by all the idols?
There was a good part of the audience that didn't get anything, so there were a lotta complaints.
There was a big scramble for those precious handmade chocolates and that caused some trouble, or something like that, right?
So in Repayment Festival... I heard that they're having a contractor mass produce sweets with recipes created by the idols.
HINATA: I'm giving those out too, of course~ but the guests would love sweets personally made by idols too, right?
It's not like forbidden, making sweets yourself.
I'm sure other units will take the easy way out with massed produced sweets.
But only us 2wink will offer sweets handmade with all our hearts. We're secretly getting a head start~♪
That's the strategy we've thought a lot of about... that's how this "weak" unit is doing its thing.
For the Repayment Festival performance itself, I'm studying recipes and practicing~ ♪
KOGA: Huh. But why aren't you doing this together as 2wink?
Why're you the only one making sweets? I've noticed that the two of you have been doin' separate activities lately.
Did you get into a fight again? You guys okay? I can listen to your complaints if you want.
HINATA: Ahaha. Do you have the time to worry about other people, Oogami-senpai?
It's fine. Sure, we were joined together in our mother's belly...
But now we're separated into two. But that's exactly why there are things we're able to do.
I can't put it into words clearly right now — not yet. But we're stable and not clashing against each other, so there's no need to be concerned ♪
Besides, the reason I'm doing this by myself is pretty simple. If Yuta-kun works on the recipe, the sweets will turn super spicy.
And that'll just be harassment. Everybody's gonna be wanting sweet things, after all.
The ones who will provide what the audience wants are the idols... Oogami-senpai ♪
KOGA: Don't talk like you know everything, you and everybody else... You're being cheeky for a first year brat, Hinata.
HINATA: Fufun. It's going to be our era, after all. I'm getting caught up in the moment~♪
At the very least, as soon as we get released from our collars...
As opposed to Oogami-senpai, who can only stand there petrified while having no clue about what to do, we'll put on a first class live show.
Hey, Oogami-senpai... have you been so tamed that you can't live in the wild?
If you're going to act like a senior, I'd wish you'd at least show off before your juniors.
It might not seem like it, but I really do respect and admire you.
Don't get all dishearted — reject what you can't stomach and struggle and rage with all your might.
That's the kind of senpai I know and love.
If you keep acting like your sorry self... in all seriousness, I'll surpass you in a snap.
MEMORY #32
KURO: Hmm?
HINATA: That’s as far as you go!
You must be this Academy’s strongest, Kiryu Kuro! I can’t have you feel satisfied just by taking down small fries!
Next I shall be your opponent! Yaccho~☆
KURO: ……
HINATA: Ouch ouch ouch - stop! Don’t grab me hard on the face like that! I give I give I give!
KURO: …What’s with you, came to challenge our dojo or somethin’? I’ll take the fight you’re picking, bastard.
HINATA: T-T-That’s not it! Seeing the two of you have a heart-to-heart though clashing your fist tickled my boyish spirit, I just couldn’t resist!
Please let me off! I’m against violence!
KURO: Hmm. The transfer student little miss. Is this idiot with you?
Do you have some business with me?
I don’t really get it, but I can’t refuse you, lil’ miss.
Oi, Tetsu. Prepare tea for our guests. How long are you planning to lay around like that? Stand up. You’re a man, aren’t you?
TETORA: O-Ossu! But the only tea we have is the one in the flask; it’ll be an indirect kiss!
KURO: What are you, a maiden? Then go buy some.
TETORA: Ossu! Anything for you, Boss! I’m off then~
KURO: We’re in no hurry, just be careful… Anyway, if you need something from me, just say it, miss.
HINATA: Ah, Transfer student-san was only showing me to you! It’s me who have something to ask from you!
You see~ I’m in this unit called 2wink with my younger twin brother…
Lately, that brother, Yuta-kun, has been complaining about our outfit, see~
KURO: 2wink, huh. Come to think of it, I did make the outfit for that. So you didn’t like it. Which part bothers you?
HINATA: Hee~ I did hear from Transfer student-san, but you're really the one making costumes and stuffs, Kiryu-senpai?
Ahaha! I guess you can’t judge books by their covers~
KURO: I’m sewing as hobby - is that bad? What, you have any complaints?
HINATA: Spare me, I have not! No I mean, I like it, see, that outfit.
But Yuta-kun seems to be thinking something along the lines of, ‘I hate how we’re wearing similar outfits just because we’re twins! I need my own individuality!’, you know?
But since that outfit looks great on Yuta-kun…
If someone’s going to be different and change their outfit or hairdo, I think it should be me.
If we twins wear different outfits, I’m sure Yuta-kun will feel satisfied too~
KURO: Isn’t being twins your selling point in 2wink? You guys look best in symmetry.
That said, I can’t insist when the person in question doesn’t like it. Then why don’t you try on a few outfits as test?
I have almost all the other units’ idol outfits and stuffs. I’ll go get them, so take off your clothes while you wait.
Oi, lil’ miss. Look the other way. There’s nothing interesting looking at some guy change, right?
HINATA: Ooh, I’m grateful for your enthusiasm in this! You like dressing people up, huh?
KURO: You won’t get clothes until you wear them, after all. Look. Judging by your stature, this should fit you well, shouldn’t it?
HINATA: Ooh, Ra*bits! It’s so cute~
KURO: You’re in the Light Music Club, right? Then you might get used to this one too.
HINATA: Hyaho, UNDEAD! I’ve dreamed to wear this! Makes me feel a little baddish~
KURO: We’ve got others. You should tell me if there’s any you like best.
I’ll decide on the direction based on that and make you a new outfit.
HINATA: Waai, 'fine’! AKATSUKI! Trickstar!
KURO: Wanna try changing hairstyle too? I’ll give you a little make-up if you want. I have some accessories too. It’s gotten pretty fun…~
HINATA: Uwah, your eyes totally look serious! You’re plainly more into this than the karate practice just then, aren’t you, Kiryu-senpai!?
Well, do whatever you want~ And take it easy. I don’t really need it immediately, anyway.
But someday. There might come a day where Yuta-kun and I will walk different paths. This is like rehearsal for that.
You can make me your dress up mannequin l as you like~ Though… I’ll be happiest if he and I can walk on the same path.
Ahaha. Somehow I’m feeling a bit lonely, the tears just come out…
KURO: Hey, you - are you interested in crossdressing?
HINATA: I don’t have any plan on walking that path!
Ahaha - but now the loneliness has just flew somewhere!
It’s gotten fun for me too~ Thanks, Kiryu-senpai! Transfer student-san, too~
MEMORY #33
HINATA: ~.....♪
[munch munch] Alright — a satisfying piece of work, if I do say so myself! The audience should be super pleased with these~♪
(Whoops, I shouldn't snatch too many. They're supposed to be handed out during Repayment Festival, so I can't just eat them all up.)
(But I've been making sweets since this morning, so I'm hungry... If I don't get my nutrients, I won't be able to move during our very important live show.)
(I'll go fill my belly while watching the other performances~.....♪ That's pretty elegant, even for me. But it's going to be our turn soon, so I should head to the auditorium.)
(Ack, right. I should contact Yuta-kun before I forget.)
(It's still hard to get used to this kinda thing~ But this is important for us.)
("i'll be going now~ yuta-kun! i love you~ (^3^)—☆" ... there we go ♪)
... huh? Ah, Anzu-san!
Great work~ You look a little unsteady — are you alright?
Ah~ this feeling... You met with Sakuma-senpai, didn't you? It always feels like he kinda drains your life force, doesn't he?
Sometimes he does me in before live shows too~♪
Hm? Uh, I dunno if it's some kind of vampire ability or something...
But, like — he's just strong, so your entire body gets achy and tired when he hugs you, I guess?
Ooh, you're in the middle of carrying snacks to the sales booth in the auditorium? Let me help! I'm heading the same direction ♪
In return, can you taste test some sweets for me~? Here, say "aah"... ♪
How is it? Awesome! Considering how you almost never express your emotions on the outside, the fact that you made a big smile means it's "super duper tasty", right!? ♪
Yep, I spent the entire morning making sweets~♪
I wonder if they'll even get to every member of the audience who came to see 2wink, though~ If there's not enough, I'm planning on making more between lives.
You want to help? It's alright — the fact that they're made by us is the selling point here!
If I got you to help, I guess it'll mess up with our goal, or something?
I know you're really good at making sweets, though — the chocolates you gave me for Valentine's Day were really good!
Well, I know it was giri chocolate. Did you give anybody honmei chocolate, Anzu-chan? Who do you like the most~? Tell me! ♪
Huh? "I love everybody"? Wait, no, I don't mean a statement you make to the public like that!
This isn't an interview, so tell me how you really feel~ I'll keep it a secret! ♪
... what, were you serious? You really meant it when you said you "love everybody"?
How cruel of you, Anzu-san~ Everybody basks you in the aura of their love, and it aaaall just rebounds back. I feel so bad for everyone~
Hm? They're idols and you're a producer, so you shouldn't get into that kind of relationship...?
Right, that's totally right! That's impressive of you — you're properly protecting your boundaries! ♪
Hmm, I see... Even though you won't give anybody honmei chocolate — even though you don't love anybody, you're still putting on airs and proudly producing us?
No, that's not — that's not it. "We're betting our lives here, and you're just treating it as a mere job~" ... is what I started to think, but.
You're keeping your distance because it's important to you. But that was what I was doing — didn't you tell me I shouldn't do that, Anzu-san?
But it's fine. We don't have the time, so we should hurry to the auditorium.
HINATA: Ah, right. It's White Day, so... I should give you a proper return gift, and not just a taste test.
Thank you so much for everything, Anzu-san. Here, take this ♪
Here's a cake I'm giving to you with confidence — from Aoi Hinata, who has been established as somebody who loves sweet things.
And recently... I've truly started to love sweet things, too.
MEMORY #34
MIDORI: *siiigh*...... So depreeeessed, I want to diieee......
Even though it's the long-awaited spring break...... Helping out a relative, making me work without pay......
I wonder what I did to deserve this? It would be fine if everyone died......
HINATA: You're saying something not very "Ally of Justice"-like, aren't you~, Midori-kun! Cheer up!
What is it, what is it, you don't have enough guts! Become even hotter, like the sun......☆
MIDORI: Stop it with that expression...... When I remember a certain someone, I want to die, unngh I want to kill......
HINATA: Scary! Huh, I really thought you were feeling down because Morisawa-senpai and the others had graduated already, though?
That's why, I imitated him for you. It's me so I can't be the sun, I guess
At the most, a sunflower? Look, if you rearrange the characters in "sunflower" you get "Aoi Hinata," right!?
Sunflower, ahhahahaha ☆
MIDORI: What is it, this excitement...... Why are you so lively? I'm feeling way beyond jealousy, it's getting hateful......
Ahh...... I wonder why I have to spend time "alone together" with a classmate that I'm not even that close with......
If it's like this, it would've been more "preferable" if I was alone......
HINATA: Ahaha, don't say such a lonely thing~?
We don't know if we'll end up in the same class again next school year, so for now, I should make my intimacy level 100% in advance!
I might not have a chance like this again, y'know?
MIDORI: There's no need for a chance like that...... That aside, where Hinata-kun is standing...... There are strawberries planted there so don't step on them, okay? The plants will die......
HINATA: Whoa, really? I couldn't tell the difference~ my bad!
You know about things like that, huh? As expected of the son of a grocer! Yo, Year 1 Class A's plant expert ☆
MIDORI: Urgh, what's with that high excitement......? They're making fruit wine on the other side, did you get drunk from the smell......?
HINATA: But I’m always this way~ You can say that it's the remnants of the time when I was distinguishing myself from Yuta-kun's character?
I ended up taking to it, a completely cheerful personality! Ahaha~☆
Anyway, it's fun to do something for the first time, huh? Gathering up experience and techniques within myself is a good feeling......☆
Thanks for inviting me to strawberry picking today, Midori-kun ♪
MIDORI: No, it's not strawberry-picking, we're helping out with my relative's farm work...... We're not playing, so don't do pointless chitchat and do the work......?
If we don't work hard, we seriously might not finish up by the time that the spring break ends......?
Besides, I didn't particularly invite you, did I......? Before the spring break, I was groaning "So depressed~ so depressed~" in the classroom, so you forcibly got the details out of me......
HINATA: I was worried, y'know~ as a classmate. Sorry, was I a bit insensitive?
MIDORI: It's fine...... Hinata-kun, compared to others, you look around you a lot, huh......? If there's someone that's feeling down, you do things like saying things an idiot might say to make them laugh......
Hinata-kun's a good guy...... Probably, though I don't know......
HINATA: Hoho, that's because I have a troublesome little brother, don't I? I've become good at showing concern ♪
YUTA: Who are you calling a "troublesome little brother"~, so conceitedly?
MIDORI: Whoa...... Huh? The younger half was coming too......?
YUTA: Hm? Aniki, you didn't tell him that I was coming?
HINATA: Ahem. That's because Oniichan is always offering surprises, right? ♪
YUTA: That's just "carelessness" isn't it~? It's really because you're being absentminded.
I'm sorry, erm, Midori-kun. Is it okay if I join in with the strawberry picking?
MIDORI: Yeah...... It'll help me if we add more workers...... Though, I'm worried how I'll pay you back for the part-time......
YUTA: Ah, we don't need money. Since we're helping out a friend. Right, Aniki?
HINATA: Yeah, yeah, it's exactly as Yuta-kun said! After this, let me eat some strawberries, okay? That'll be my compensation! I reeeally love sweet fruits ☆
YUTA: Though for me, I don't like sweet things...... Well, since Aniki is happy, I'm happy too ♪
SHINOBU: Yu-Yuta-ku~n! I wish that you would not desert me, the loneliness is the size of a mountain! I beg of you, do not leave me alone......!
MIDORI: Huh......? You're even with Sengoku-kun, hullo~...... It's kinda been a while......?
SHINOBU: Hoho. It seems it has been at least a number of days, Midori-kun!
I am pleased that we can meet. Ah, to happen across a face I know in a land that I am unfamiliar with, it is heartening......☆
MIDORI: Waah, don't jump on me...... It's like we're small kids, isn't it? From now on we're going to be second year high school students, right......?
SHINOBU: Ehehe. It is because somehow, when we moved anywhere as "Ryuseitai", Midori-kun was often carrying me, giving me "piggy-back rides"!
When I embrace Midori-kun, I feel at ease~♪
MIDORI: Ah, I see...... It's fine, though, huh, Sengoku-kun, since you're light, you won't even be a nuisance......
HINATA: Look, look, Yuta-kun! "Ryuseitai" is showing off their closeness, we "2wink" shall be unbeatable, acting lovey-dovey too~♪
YUTA: What are you touching, Aniki......? I'm sorry, Midori-kun, are we being troublesome?
MIDORI: It's fine though...... Since being lively is a better distraction......
Whenever I see the red color of the strawberries, I get completely and heavily depressed...... Really, although I was so depressed, enough that I'll die......
Thanks to everyone, somehow, even just a little, I felt a "sigh" of relief......♪