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Hellooo just curious☆ are u plannin on translating all of 4pieces idol stories or will it just be fuyuchan? (Fuyume)

I won’t be doing all of them since I don’t have as much time for translating lately but I’d love to work on Kanna or Raika’s stories when I have a free moment^^

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Fuyume Hanamura Idol Story 2

ーA basic studio within the ES building, two years since the establishment of ES

Fuyume: …

Midori: …

(What am I supposed to do?)

(This new kid…Hanamura-san, was it? The staff told him that I'm going to be using my experience in the field to guide him through today’s job.)

(It’s already been a whole 20 minutes since then and neither of us have said a word to each other..)

Fuyume: …

Midori: (I-I have to do what they told me to and teach him what he needs to do. I know I suck at this stuff but between the two of us, I’m the one who’s more familiar with this type of work.)

(But there’s no way I can bring myself to do it. I really, really don’t want to.)

(This kid is radiating an aura that screams ‘don’t talk to me’...this whole time, he’s been doing something on his phone while occasionally whispering and muttering to himself.)

(I think…he’s even been taking selfies and posting them online…?)

(It feels like he’s in a world of his own making.)

(I’m scared~, I don’t like it~ , I don’t wanna talk to him~...)

(Now that I think about it, he was there listening when the staff put me in charge of coaching him so he must know what’s going on too.)

(He should be turning to me and saying something like ‘Please give me your guidance, Senpai!’. It’s the polite thing to do, really.)

Fuyume: …Um.

Midori: !? Y-Yes? What’s the matter…?

Fuyume: …They’re calling Yume.

Midori: (Huh, what does that mean? Is he one of those people that hear voices that aren’t there? Is he crazy?)

Fuyume: It looks like it’s time for Yume to go up now.

Midori: (Oh, right, the staff are calling for him. Seems like they’re ready to start the shoot.)

(What do I do? I didn’t teach him how to do a single thing.)

(From what I’ve heard, it sounds like this kid is a popular amateur model? I think they call it a cos…player?)

(There’s no need for me to come in acting high and mighty and tell him what to do, right?)

(I bet he’s already familiar with how these jobs work. He seems so confident for some reason…?)

Fuyume: Fufufu. Yume will do his best.

Today, you’re all invited to step into Yume’s world

Fuyume: Sniffle. Sniffle sniffle.

Midori: (What am I supposed to do?)

(All that confidence he was giving off was just a front…)

(He doesn’t know the first thing about professional modelling and kept insisting on using methods from his amateur days.)

(I wonder what that one staff member did to have this kid going off at him the entire time? Just when I thought he’s behaving well, he suddenly started berating and denying that guy’s humanity.)

(Not to mention all the complaints he has about the lighting or the costume...)

(He started telling the staff to take pictures from his cutest angle and even asked to wear the outfit he had brought along himself.)

(After all the back and forth, it was agreed to put the shoot on hold for a while. When this guy realised the staff weren’t going to listen to his opinions, that's when the tears started...)

(The staff asked me to see if I could do something to motivate him or change his mindset but…is that even in the job description? Shouldn’t this be the responsibility of a manager or something?)

(Who am I kidding? We probably wouldn’t be in this mess if I had just done my job and shown him what to do from the start.)

(I’m at fault here too, so I feel like I should at least do something.)

Fuyume: Midori-sama.

Midori: Huh? Yes, what’s…wait, ‘Midori-sama’ ?

Fuyume: Yume has seen you in a magazine before and thought you were as dashing as a prince. Fufu.

So you’re Midori-sama. ‘Cause you’re a prince. Fufufu.

Needless to say, you don’t have what it takes to be called Yume’s prince, since that title is already taken by another.

There is no sin in beauty. Fufufufu.

Midori: (Huh…? What is he talking about…? I don’t understand a word that’s coming out of his mouth. Are all the kids like this these days…?)

(Hey, wait a second? He’s acting surprisingly unfazed for somebody that I thought was crying into his hands just a minute ago? Was he faking it…?)

Fuyume: Melon soda, plum and kelp tea, coffee.

Midori: ? What? Are you casting some kind of spell?

Fuyume: I’m trying to make the drink that Esu found during his adventure. What else was in it again…?

Midori: I-It’s going to taste awful if you mix so many random flavours together.

Fuyume: I’ll be able to drink it. I will drink it. I want to relive Esu’s story for myself.

Bottoms up. Glug glug…

……

Fuyume: …

Midori: Tastes awful, huh…? I warned you not to drink it. You can tell just from looking at it how bad of an idea that is.

Here, spit it into this cup.

Fuyume: Urgh, Yume has a long way to go.

His image of a perfect princess is still far out of reach.

—I’m sorry, Midori-sama.

Midori: Uh, for what? I can’t keep up with this conversation…

Fuyume: Yume messed up again…he couldn’t keep his ego in check and screwed up the job. He even made Midori-sama mad.

So…Yume is sorry.

Midori: Oh, uh, you did cause a lot of problems but…no, nevermind, that’s not true. I should be apologising too. I was trusted to be your mentor but I haven’t taught you a single thing.

I’ve failed as a senpai, huh?

Fuyume: It’s alright. Besides, even if you had given Yume some pointers, if he didn’t like what he heard, he'd probably just get annoyed and ignore you.

He’s always been like this—so egotistical. It’s the only princess quality he has.

Regardless, Yume is sorry. The staff member that Yume was blowing up at was someone he had met before. They'd shown up to one of Yume’s photo shoots in the past with a super bigheaded attitude.

They were giving out business cards and masquerading as a professional. It was seriously the worst, they started taking over and ruined the mood on set.

A photo shoot is supposed to be a part of Yume’s world.

Ever since that day, Yume hasn’t been able to forget all the hate and frustration that he felt. When he saw that they were here today, he couldn’t stop his emotions from bursting out.

Yume can’t stand being in their line of sight. He hates being treated like a toy and having that person making up their own ideas of him…so, uhm, he’s sorry.

Yume honestly never wanted to cause all this trouble for you.

Yume was hoping we could get along…he wanted to talk to you but he was too embarrassed and nervous to know how to.

You looked like you were in a bad mood today, Midori-sama. The vibe you were giving off made it seem like you didn’t want anyone to approach you.

Midori: (Oh…)

(So we both had the same impression of each other…I should’ve known that he’d be feeling nervous about his first professional job.)

(Even I was feeling anxious when I first arrived on set.)

(I know how it feels to be in his position…that’s exactly why they asked me to be his mentor today.)

(I’m terrible, aren’t I? I’m never going to make any growth.)

Hanamura-san.

Fuyume: Yes?

Midori: Let’s go and apologise to the staff once you’ve had a drink and taken a moment to calm down.

Fuyume: Yume doesn’t want to apologise.

Midori: Oh…okay, I understand. If you want, I can go and ask for the staff member that doesn't like you to be removed.

It’s within our right to request things like that. You can even step away from jobs you don’t want to do too.

Fuyume: …

Midori: That being said, if we don’t do our jobs properly, we’ll cause problems for even those that don’t have anything against you, Hanamura-san.

We'll end up being hated and labelled as 'someone I don't want to work with' by the people around us.

Fuyume: Yume hates being hated.

Midori: Then let’s go and give them a proper apology. Once we’ve done that, we can focus on finishing off the job.

It might be late, but I’ll teach you the correct methods to use. Since I’m your senpai, I’ll make sure I put you on the right path.

Admittedly, this’ll be tough for me…I’m not important enough to be bossing people around, and I suck at talking to people too.

Fuyume: Mm…Yume isn’t good at it either. People always seem to get confused when he tries to have a normal conversation with them. It’s weird.

Midori: That was meant to be a normal conversation earlier…? You really do live in a world of your own.

(Crap, I didn’t mean to say that out loud. He’s probably going to get mad at me now. Judging by the way he seems to hate being challenged, I’ll bet that he always had his way in the amateur world.)

Fuyume: Fufufu. Thank you, Midori-sama.

Midori: (Huh? He took it surprisingly well? This kid doesn't make any sense to me…)

Fuyume: Yume wants to put his world on display for everyone to see.

He's grateful that you noticed its existence.

You made Yume happy, so Yume must thank you.

Fufufufu, Yume just had a sudden burst of motivation. He’s going to turn over a new leaf and do the very best he can to make sure this job is a success. 

Midori: R-Right…I’m glad you’ve found some motivation.

I’ll do some reflecting of my own and give it my all too.

Let’s work together to finish this job, Hanamura-san.

Fuyume: Stop saying ‘Hanamura-san’, Yume wants you to call him ‘Yume’ instead. It’s been getting on his nerves all day. Yume doesn’t feel like working anymore.

Midori: Whaaat…?

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Fuyume Hanamura Idol Story 1

ーThe Yumenosaki Academy library, two years since the establishment of ES.

Fuyume: Excuse me?

Are there any fairy tales here…?

Oh, the shelf over there is the section for picture books and stuff?

Thank you for your help.

~...♪

(Ah, she was right. Yume recognises a bunch of the books over here.)

(They’ve got a good selection to choose from but the categorising is a mess. They’re just randomly thrown onto the shelf without any care for alphabetical order or release date.)

(Oh well…apparently no one has any love for fairy tales…)

(‘The Little Mermaid, ‘Momotaro’, ‘Tale of The Bamboo-Cutter’, ‘Snow White’, ‘Urashima Taro’, ‘Cinderella’—)

(Oh! It might not be the one Yume was looking for but he’s in the mood to read Cinderella today.)

(This story is another one that Yume adores.)

(It’s a tale about love being rewarded.)

…♪

Fuyume: …? Hm? Oh, uhm, you’re that nice person from earlier—did you need something?

You were so kind to Yume earlier, so he’d be happy to give you some company.

Huh? The Yumenosaki Academy library is off-limits to anyone that doesn’t work for or attend the school?

How could you tell that Yume isn’t a student here?

Ooh, cause Yume isn’t wearing the uniform…?

That makes sense…no biggie, Yume will be sure to wear the school uniform next time.

Yume is really good at sewing, so it won’t be a problem…fufu ♪

Huh? That’s not the issue?

Yume doesn't like anything you’re saying right now.

Here he was thinking you were a nice person.

Fuyume: Huh? Yume’s name is Fuyume Hanamura.

And you are? …Anzu-san? You’re a graduate of Yumenosaki?

You’re here at your old school to do some producer work, huh? It made you feel nostalgic so you’ve been walking around the grounds…? 

Oh, is that the case? Hmm…♪

Then, aren’t you and Yume in the same boat? Yume goes to a middle school separate from Yumenosaki and you’ve already graduated…right?

It sounds like neither of us are allowed to be here.

Let's work together then, okay? If you pretend you never saw Yume, he won’t go around yelling, ‘There’s a trespasser in here!’ …♪

What do they call it? A contract, business, bargaining? Let’s do something like that…♪

If you’re willing to comply, Yume will leave you be. He isn't particularly interested in you anyway.

Yume is just here to read some fairy tales.

…♪

Fuyume: Huh? Did you need something else? You want to know what Yume is reading?

Ehehe, you’re interested in fairy tales? Sounds like we can get along.

Ehehehehehe. Yume is just reading a picture book about the massively popular princess, Cinderella. Though, he actually wanted to read something else. 

Maybe you’ve heard of it? For some reason, no one in Japan knows about it—it’s a fairy tale about an amethyst. 

Even if you don’t know the story, maybe you’ve heard this quote before?

—”The amethyst broke into pieces.”

Fufu. I guess you haven’t heard of it. Oh well.

Basically, it’s a story about an ordinary girl that comes across an amethyst that can grant any wish that she desires.

In fact, she actually fuses with the amethyst and becomes a crystalised-human of sorts.

It’s a curse put on her by an evil witch…ehehehehe ♪

The plot is kinda similar to ‘The Happy Prince’. Actually, something like ‘Arabian Nights’ or ‘The Monkey’s Paw’ might be a better match.

After transforming into the wish-granting amethyst, the girl wishes for her crush to pay attention to her, or to become better friends with people—

With each little wish she makes, the amethyst uses its power and gradually begins to crack—

Aah…♪ Eventually, her body becomes so fractured that it crumbles away and she loses all of the love and friends that she had been granted.

Her loved ones view her like a monster and chase her away in fear.

After everything, the final wish she makes is—

Fuyume: —Ah, wait, Yume thinks you should read it for yourself to find out what happens next. Spoilers are a crime!

Ehehe. If there’s one thing Yume can say, it’s that he empathises with the amethyst girl and even admires her.

At the end of it all, the final remaining piece of her—

Becomes a ring that showers the wedding between her best friend and the one she loved in joy.

After everything, her final wish is—wait, oops, Yume just realised how much he’s spoiling. He’s really really sorry.

You don’t mind? Really? You’re super kind, you know?

Ehehe. You see, Yume shares the same wish as the girl who became a ring.

—-“I wish for your life to be full of joy.”

During her final moments, the girl whose selfish asks led her to break apart used her last wish to bring someone else happiness. 

Ehehe. Yume doesn’t have the power to grant wishes but he’ll do everything he can to achieve that too.

For example, Esu goes to Yumenosaki so Yume snuck in to watch over him in secret.

Huh? Does Yume love Esu?

It depends how you define ‘love’ but yep, Yume loves Esu.

But it's sad, isn't it? The reality we live in isn’t a fairytale.

—The amethyst already shattered long ago.

#Fuyume Hanamura #enstars translation #Ensemble Stars #4piece

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Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes | Plum Blossom 5

Time: End of flashbackーback to the present

Hajime: An angel? No, it's me, Shino~.

Mayoi: Shino-san…?

Hajime: Yes, Hajime Shino. What’re you doing lying on the ground out here?

It doesn't look like you’re playing in the snow…

It’ll be terrible if you catch a cold. Come, take my hand and get back on your feet.

Mayoi: …No, just leave me like this.

A wretched bug like me should be left to die out here.

Hajime: …

…I see, then I’ll pull you up myself!

Mayoi: Huh!?

Please stop! You’ll be tainted if you touch me!

Hajime: I don’t mind getting dirty. I enjoy field work, you see.

I like doing laundry and cleaning too, so no amount of filth is a bother to me ♪

Besides, I’m more worried about you here, Ayase-senpai. It’ll be detrimental to your health if you stay like this.

Please, won’t you take my hand?

Mayoi: (That wasn’t the kind of ‘dirty’ I was referring to…)

…

…Very well, as long as you're sure…

Hajime: Ehehe, I’m glad you came around…♪

Hajime: Oh, your hand is freezing! How long have you been out here?

We need to get you warmed up quickly…let’s go to the infirmary.

Mayoi: T-That’s not necessary. You’ve already done enough by helping me to my feet, you don’t need to bother with me anymore…

Hajime: I’m afraid that won’t do. I apologise for this but…up you go!

Mayoi: Hyah!? Y-Y-Y-You’re carrying me in your arms!?

Hajime: I considered carrying you on my back but with my height, I imagine you would have been dragging behind me.

But don’t worry. As you can see, I’m rather confident in my strength ♪

Let’s be on our way then, Ayase-senpai ♪

Location: Yumenosaki Academy's Infirmary Time: A few minutes later

Hajime: Please take a seat over there while I fetch you a blanket and towel.

Mayoi: Ah, okay. I apologise for all this trouble.

(...Shino-san is truly kind-hearted. I feel a little more at ease now thanks to him.)

(However, the weight of my crime hasn’t changed. If anything, my sin has only grown now that I've caused trouble for Shino-san too.)

Hajime: Sorry to keep you waiting. Here’s a blanket~.

Ah, please don’t move so that I can dry off your uniform and hair.

Mayoi: You don't have to do that—

Hajime: It’s alright, I’ll take care of it. I have a skill for looking after people like this.

Although, now that I live in the dormitories, I haven’t been able to put my abilities to use in a while. I used to dry my little siblings' hair when they got out of the bath all the time.

Fufu, this takes me back…♪

So tell me, why were you collapsed out in the snow?

Mayoi: Uh…well–

Time: A while later

Hajime: …I see, so that’s your dilemma.

Mayoi: Yes, from what I gathered, my actions have caused problems for Chief…

I’m so ashamed of myself. I feel such awful guilt.

Hajime: Please don’t be so hard on yourself. You didn’t mean to hurt him.

In my opinion, what matters most is what you’ll do about it now.

Mayoi: I…

…

…Uhm, Shino-san, what would you do in my situation…?

Hajime: What would I do?

Mayoi: Please forgive me for asking. I know that this is something I must solve for myself….

But, uhm, making my own decision is what put me in this mess in the first place, so I thought you could give me something to refer to…

Hajime: Hmm, I see…

Hajime: Graduate, Ayase-senpai.

Mayoi: Huh? Graduate…?

Hajime: Yes. If it’s not guaranteed that you’ll repeat a year, then please find a way to graduate.

Last year, as much as I mentally prepared myself for Nii~chan to graduate, it was still upsetting to see him go.

But what overcame the pain was how happy I felt. I was able to properly send him off as both his junior, and as a member of his unit.

He looked so admirable and cool up there confidently accepting his graduation certificate…

I was so proud, you know. I wanted to go around and boast to everyone, “That’s our Nii~chan!”.

That’s why I want you to graduate as well, Ayase-senpai. I’m sure it’ll be hard but if you give it your all, you’ll be able to get through it, won’t you?

Do it so that Sengoku-kun can send you off with a smile…

Mayoi: Send me off with a smile…?

Mayoi: (...Ahh, now that I rethink it—)

(I gave up on forming a temporary unit and burdened Chief with using the Ninja Club as a reason not to graduate.)

(Repeating a year sounds fine if it means I won’t have to cause Cheif any loneliness. It’s an appealing outcome, really.)

(Yet in reality, that’s not at all true.)

(Even Tatsumi-san mentioned that people are usually more conflicted by situations like this.)

(But because I found a path that would let me run away, the idea of repeating a grade became easy to digest…)

(The choice I made has done nothing but hurt Chief's feelings.)

(Even if the others in ALKALOID supported my decision, I’m sure they feel terribly worried as well.)

(Aah, I don’t want to disappoint the people I hold dear anymore…)

Shino-san, I—

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"Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes" Translation Directory

Writer: Yuumasu | Season: Winter

Summary

“After failing to participate in enough events, Mayoi is at risk of repeating a grade. In his time of need, Hajime offers to help him gather members for a temporary unit to film a promotional video for a hotel, but an unexpected snowfall greets them…”

Story

Prologue ・1 | 2 Plum Blossom ・1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 Snowflake ・1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Epilogue ・1

* Slow updates

#Hajime Shino #Mayoi Ayase #Ensemble Stars #Ensemble stars translation #Enstars #Enstars translation #Shinobu Sengoku #Makoto Yuuki #Adonis Otogari #Hokuto Hidaka #Aira Shiratori #Tomoya Mashiro

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Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes | Plum Blossom 4

Time: After recording the radio program

Aira: …Y-You’re repeating a year!?

Tatsumi: Is this true, Mayoi-san?

Mayoi: Yes, it is. My study credits are faring well, but it would seem that I’ve failed to participate in enough school events.

It was shocking to initially learn that I may have to repeat the year but I’ve come to realise that there’s some merits to it as well…

I’ve made peace with the situation now.

Aira: Huh..? How are you being so chill about this?

Isn’t repeating a year supposed to be super bad…?

Hiiro: …

Aira: Hiro-kun? Don’t just stand there, say something.

Hiiro: What does ‘repeating a year’ mean?

Aira: Aah…you’ve gotten so much better since we first met that I’d forgotten about your deficiency of common knowledge.

Hiiro: That’s right! I’m glad you remember an individual quirk of mine, Aira.

Aira: Don’t call your lack of common sense a quirk~!

Tatsumi: Repeating means to undergo another year of school without advancing to the next grade.

In Mayoi-san’s case, it means that he’ll forgo graduating and will spend another year as a senior.

Although, considering that he has done adequate school studies, his second run of the year would differ a little from the norm. He’d be devoting his focus to participating in school events, it would seem.

Hiiro: I see…so instead of being expelled, failing students can attend school for another year? That sounds like a great deal to me!

Aira: Hooow~? With all the components involved in these situations, it’s not always as great as you make it sound.

This is hard to say in front of Tattsun-senpai but repeating a year isn’t something you go and speak highly of, y’know?

Hiiro: Why not? I never experienced my first year of high school and skipped straight to second grade, so I wouldn’t be opposed to the idea of repeating my third year?

Being classmates with you sounds like fun, Mayoi-senpai.

Aira: Ahh, you really don’t understand the severity of this…

Tattsun-senpai, what do you think?

Tatsumi: About Mayoi-san repeating a year? Hmm…

As I don’t understand how Yumenosaki Academy’s grading system works, I’d prefer to respect his judgement.

However, I’m concerned with how easily you’ve accepted the situation, Mayoi-san. Usually people would be more conflicted by the ordeal…

If you find yourself in need of help, please don’t hesitate to ask for it. We’ll assist you however we can.

Aira: Hmph…so that’s how you feel.

Well, I won’t butt in either then. This is a decision that Mayo-san has made on his own accord.

Aira: (...But still, is it really okay for things to play out like this?)

(There’s still time left, so there’s no need for him to give up so quickly.)

(Is it selfish of me to wish he’d try his best to graduate…?)

Location: Yumenosaki Academy Time: The next day, after school

Aira: (Aah, it’s freeezing! My hands have turned red from how cold they are.)

(The snowfall has been crazy.)

(But as cold as it was out there, getting to watch my senpais have a snowball fight was a big plus. My eyes were truly blessed~♪)

(Harukawa-senpai invited me to make snowmen of Branco with him, and I even got to take a pic of us together.)

(Turns out going outside does have its perks…♪)

(...Oh, there’s someone on the staircase landing…)

Shinobu: …

Aira: (Is he alright? He’s staring out of the window with a blank look…)

Hello, Sengoku-senpai~

Shinobu: Huh? Oh, it’s you, Aira-kun…

Aira: Is everything okay? It looks like you’re feeling down.

Shinobu: You could tell?

Aira: Yeah, you don’t seem like your usual self.

If there’s something troubling you, feel free to tell me. I’m here to save the day~

Just kidding, I probably can’t help in any substantial way.

But, I can lend you my ears! Hit me with your woes, or whatever it is you have on your mind!

Shinobu: …

…Right, you’re also in ALKALOID, so I should be able to talk about this with you.

Aira: ‘Also’ in ALKALOID…?

Shinobu: Yes, it’s about Mayoi-dono. I’m worried about him.

Aira-kun, have you heard about the problem with him graduating?

Aira: Oh…yes, I know about it.

He’s being weirdly positive about it, going on about how there’s some good to repeating and stuff.

Shinobu: …It’s my fault he’s so positive about it.

Aira: You think you’re the reason?

Shinobu: He told me so himself. If he graduates, I’ll be left on my own—

He says he doesn’t want to make me lonely, so he's going to repeat a year for the Ninja Club.

But…I don't want him to worry about that. I want him to graduate.

I’d hate for him to throw away a valuable year of his time for me.

I want to tell him all of this too, but I haven’t had the chance yet…

In the time I’ve been brooding over this, it seems like he's only grown more fixed on going down this path. I’m stuck, I don’t know what to do.

At this rate, he’ll end up repeating the year—all because of me. The idea of that is just awful.

Aira: I can’t believe it…if he’s that determined to repeat, then I don’t know what else we can say.

Mayoi: (Oh no, oh no no no…)

(I was curious to see what they were talking about and stopped to listen in, but now I’ve overheard the truth that Chief has been bottling up.)

(You’re not to blame at all, Chief! This is entirely my own fault…!)

(How utterly spineless I am…I’m sorry, Chief…)

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Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes | Plum Blossom 3

Time: After school, a few days later

Shinobu: May the day's Ninja Club activities begin!

Mayoi: I’ll do my best today, Chief…♪

Shinobu: Today, we will focus on practising stealth. Stealth is essential in exercising the way of the ninja, so it was one of the first things I taught you when you initially joined the club….

However, your skills will deteriorate if you fail to continue honing them, so it’s crucial that we regularly review our abilities to avoid losing a feel for them.

We’ll begin with a small test of skill. Please go from one end of the hallway to the other!

Mayoi: As you wish.

Sneak sneak sneak…♪

Shinobu: Woah, your movements are incredibly light!

I can’t hear your footsteps at all, even when I strain my ears. If my eyes were closed, I wouldn’t have a clue you were there.

Mayoi: Fufufu. It’s all thanks to your attentive teaching ♪

Shinobu: You’re far too humble, Mayoi-dono~.

Your eagerness to learn is an indispensable quality for a ninja to have! As the head of the Ninja Club, you’ve made me proud.

Now, I have a new task for you, Mayoi-dono.

There’s a treasure hidden in an empty classroom that I want you to find! 

Mayoi: A treasure hunt? I thought we were practising stealth?

Shinobu: This isn’t just a regular treasure hunt, you see. 

Follow the directions laid out on this map and use the skills of a ninja to navigate towards the designated room without being spotted by anyone.

If you’re able to successfully make it to the goal, you will be victorious! You’ll even get to keep the treasure at the end!

Mayoi: I see. The hide-and-seek element has made it a touch more difficult, but the promise of a prize at the end has made me even more eager to win.

You truly are incredible, Chief! I’ll hold on to the sincerity you’ve shown me and try to complete this in record time ♪

Shinobu: I'm glad to hear it. The challenge will begin once the minute hand points to 12 o’clock.

While you're still here, Mayoi-dono, I couldn't help but notice how happy you seem today~. Has something good happened?

Mayoi: Ufufu, thinking about how much longer I’ll be able to stay with you just puts me in a wonderful mood…♪

Shinobu: Um, I’m not sure what you mean?

Mayoi: The truth is, I’m falling behind and may have to repeat the year.

But even if I were able to graduate, it would mean leaving you in solitude again. I couldn’t bear to put you through such isolation.

So I’ve decided that I’ll repeat the yearーfor the Ninja Club.

Shinobu: You’re repeating…? Huh? You mean we’ll be in the same grade?

Mayoi: Yes, we will be. Aah, to be in the same grade as you…if luck is on my side, we might even be in the same class.

I’ll be able to legally stare at you during lessons. Fufufufufu ♪

Let us continue to follow the way of the ninja together, Chief…♪

Oh, the minute hand has reached twelve. I should be on my way then.

Shinobu: …

…Hah!? I was so dumbstruck that my brain stopped working.

He’s repeating a year for me…?

I don’t want that at all, Mayoi-dono…

Location: Radio recording booth Time: A few hours later

Hiiro: “---Alright, let’s read our last letter of the day. Aira, can you take this one?” 

Aira: “Sure thing. This comes from listener ‘ALKALOID Addict’ !” 

“Hello, ALKALOID! I’m a high school student in my third year preparing for graduation.” 

“I love going to high school and the time I’ve spent with my friends is something I treasure like nothing else.”

“But once I graduate, we’ll all go our separate ways. We spend everyday together so the foreignness of the idea scares me a little.”

“I’m excited to be entering a new environment but I’ll be so lonely without my friends.”

“If you’d be so kind, please give me some advice in the lead up to graduation!”

“—Advice for someone graduating, huh?”

Hiiro: “Aren’t Mayoi-senpai and Tatsumi-senpai both graduating this year too? Congratulations, you two!”

Mayoi: “Oh, uhm…t-thank you.”

Hiiro: “Huh? Why’re you making such a grim face?”

Aira: “It’s probably hard to respond to something like that when you haven't actually graduated yet. Right, you two?”

Mayoi: “Y-Yes, that’s right. I’m still attending school at the moment…”

Tatsumi: “Similar to ‘ALKALOID Addict’, the reality hasn’t set in for me either. Howeverー”

Mayoi: (...Ah, thank goodness, Tatsumi-san is taking lead of the conversation.)

(That’s the reliability you’d expect from someone with an advice radio show…♪)  

(I still haven't addressed that problem either. I completely forgot to tell them that I’m repeating the year.)

(Now’s not the time to bring it up. The program is about to end, so I can’t derail the conversation.)

(I’ll tell them after the show.)

Tatsumi: “...Let’s treasure every day we have, lest we walk away with regrets.”

“That’s all the time we have for today. Mayoi-san, could you introduce our final song?”

Mayoi: “O-Of course. Thank you for listening to today’s show, everyone.”

“This is dedicated to ‘ALKALOID Addict’ and to everyone else who will be starting a new stage of life in the spring. Now playing “Tsubasa Moratorium” by ALKALOID—”

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Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes | Plum Blossom 2

Madara: “A big thanks to everyone for coming to our live today~!”

“Let’s get excited and stop Mayoi-san from needing to repeat a year, woo-hooo ☆”

Mayoi: “Madara-san, I would appreciate it if you didn’t say that so loud…”

Eichi: “Yes, there’s no need to raise your voice. I’ve had speakers installed so that you can be heard all throughout the school.”

“In fact, we’re broadcasting across the entire world ♪”

Mayoi: “Hyaah! D-Did you say the entire world!?”

“This is too much shame for me to handle, I want to crawl into a pit…!”

Niki: “Mayo-chan, Mayo-chan. Before you go hiding in a pit, can you do me a favour?”

“I’m feeling hungry, so would you go backstage and grab me something to eat?”

Mayoi: “Huh? But we’re in the middle of a show!?”

Niki: “I’m a danger when I get hungry, I’ll go on a rampage if this doesn’t get fixed!”

“If you won’t go backstage then I’ll just have to eat you instead!”

Mayoi: “Uhm, Shiina-san, I’m not food?”

Niki: “Nyahaha, that mouth-watering scent I’m picking up says otherwise~” 

“Can I take a bite? Just a finger will do!”

Mayoi: “Ah, please get away from meeee!”

Mayoi: —What if it ends up like that…!? Aaah, just thinking about it makes my stomach churn.

Akiomi: Why would you ever pick those people?

Mayoi: I thought it would be better to imagine the worst possible scenario.

Akiomi: I see. Well, Mikejima-kun and Tenshouin-kun have already graduated, and Shiina-kun isn’t even a student here so the combination you’ve thought of is entirely irregular…

Besides, you don’t need to form a team entirely with strangers. Don’t you remember? I said I’d prefer you to find people you don’t interact with often if possible.

I assure you, there’s students out there that want to help you. Even if it has only been half a year, you must have formed some sort of bond with the others.

I’m eager to see what you’ll do, Ayase-kun.

Time: A few minutes later

Mayoi: —I’ll excuse myself then.

(How pathetic of me. I’ve been living carefree without any concern for how my credits have been faring.)

(I need to find people outside of ALKALOID that I don’t regularly talk to…I could ask Narukami-san or Kagehira-san, couldn’t I?)

(The idea of working with people I’m not close to is terrifying, so I can’t even begin to muster up the courage to approach anyone.)

(But I have to form a temporary unit in order to graduate. If I end up having to repeat the year—)

(...That reminds me, Ritsu-san mentioned how he had to repeat a grade.)

(He said it wasn’t entirely a bad thing.)

(Although I’ve been enrolled at Yumenosaki for three years, I’ve only been attending like a ‘real’ student would for six months or so.)

(If I repeated a grade, I could remain a student for one year longer…)

(I might even be able to create the memories I longed for to make my own graduation album.)

(Not to mention, I’d be in the same class as Hiiro-san and Chief—)

Mayoi: (Ah, I forgot about Chief! If I graduated, he’d be left all alone in the Ninja Club!)

(Aah, I couldn’t possibly abandon him like that!)

(I don’t know what I'd do with myself if I put him through such misery…!)

(...)

Mayoi: (...I’m terribly sorry, Kunugi-sensei, but I’m going to surrender myself to the course of fate. I’ll repeat another year without resistance.)

(For someone as socially-inept as me, forming a temporary unit was a lost cause from the very start.)

(This is the best choice. I’m sure of it.)

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Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes | Plum Blossom 1

Akiomi: —Oh, hello there, Ayase-kun. Thank you for coming.

You were taking your time so I assumed you had already left the school for the day.

Mayoi: I’m so terribly sorry! I’m sorry for being late! I’m sorry for being an unsightly weirdo, I sweeear!

Akiomi: A weirdo…? Well, I would certainly consider your sudden outburst to be ‘weird’.

We're at fault for summoning you so abruptly, so don’t feel bad for taking a while. If anything, I’m glad you showed up at all.

The sooner that we can talk about this, the better.

Mayoi: It’s that urgent…? Aah, why did you call me here…?

Akiomi: Let’s continue this conversation in the staff room. This isn’t something we should discuss in the hallway.

Mayoi: I-I understand…

Location: Staff room, Akiomi's Desk

Akiomi: We want to propose a repeat of the year.

Mayoi: …? For who?

Akomi: You, Ayase-kun.

Mayoi: I see, so it’s for this ‘Ayase-kun’ person…

…

Mayoi: …Wait, huh!? That’s me!?

Akiomi: Correct. Granted, the decision hasn’t been set in stone yet.

But as it stands now, you will be repeating a year.

Mayoi: T-That sounds so definite…

Uhm, I understand that I didn’t attend school for a long time but shouldn’t the credits I earned from home-study be sufficient…?

It was enough for me to complete the grade in past years…

Akiomi: You’d be right, there’s no issue pertaining to your schoolwork. However, the new system has introduced another evaluation criteria…

Ayase-kun, you’re overwhelmingly lacking in regards to the number of days that you’ve participated in campus events.

Mayoi: Campus events…?

Akiomi: Like the name suggests, it refers to events held on the school grounds. Chocola Fes or Repayment Fes are some upcoming examples.

In the new system, idol activities are considered to be equally as important as schoolwork, so students are able to compensate for low credits by doing more jobs…

In an extreme case, a student could graduate off of idol work alone.

To prevent school-life from falling into a monotonous routine, we introduced an additional evaluation category pertaining to the participation of campus events.

That being said, the conditions are fairly loose. As long as you participate in events on a regular basis, it shouldn’t affect you. However…

Mayoi: I didn’t attend in-school classes until summer, so my overall participation is poor…

Akiomi: That is correct.

Mayoi: I-I see…

Uhm, I’m not sure how to respond.

Mayoi: I’ll do my best to graduate next year…

Akiomi: Next year…? You’re saying you’ve accepted repeating a grade?

Mayoi: Yes. With the time I have left, it wouldn’t be feasible for me to participate in enough school events.

I’ll be joining Chocola Fes with ALKALOID but that won’t be enough to put me in the clear.

It’s impossible for me to get myself out of this, so I’ll just have to do my best next year…

Akiomi: (Good grief. I knew this kid was pessimistic, but he’s so readily willing to accept his fate like this…)

(The entertainment industry is a cruel world. It’s not a place where you can live your life being coddled.)

(But…this boy is a student, and I am his teacher. As a beacon of guidance I should at least set him on the right path.)

(A lack of solution is likely what led him to give up.)

…It’s not impossible. We have measures set in place to help students in situations such as yours.

It would be rather sad to see a student fail to graduate because of the introduction of a new system.

Mayoi: There’s a way…?

Akiomi: There is. In order to meet the requirements to graduate, you’ll have to work on an individual assignment.

Mayoi: Individual…? Without ALKALOID, you mean…?

Akiomi: Yes. ALKALOID has been putting out exceptional work and the group has a strong sense of unity. There’s no problems to speak of there.

Ayase-kun, you’re often acting as a support within ALKALOID, yes?

That’s a wise role to undertake for your unit. In truth, your support has allowed the other members to grow and increase ALKALOID’s strength as a whole.

However, are you sure it’s beneficial to be devoting yourself to a backing part?

Won’t that pose a problem when you can’t bring yourself to stand on stage as a singular idol?

Mayoi: …

Akiomi: School is a place for students to receive an education and to increase their potential. With this preventative measure, you should see a development in your own growth too.

To begin, start off by seeking out some peers to form a temporary unit with.

Mayoi: A temporary unit…?

Akiomi: Yes. Look for people outside of ALKALOID, preferably ones you don’t interact with often, if possible.

I’ll need you to find a job and work together with your temporary unit to complete it. However, given the time of year, you may not be able to find a substantial project.

In that event, I ask that you hold an S3 Dream Fes.

Mayoi: You want me to form a temporary unit and complete a job…

Finding other members on its own will be terribly difficult. Would it even be possible for me to hold an S3?

And if I'm doing it with people I barely know—

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Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes | Prologue 2

Arashi: Ritsu-chan, I know I’m late to mention it, but you’re not usually active in the tea club around this season, right?

This time last year, you were practically inseparable from the kotatsu.

Ritsu: Yeah, I know. I happened to check the weather forecast yesterday and it said to expect 'a warm, spring-like day' so I exercised my power as club leader to call a meeting.

Nothing beats drinking Haa~kun’s tea on a warm sunny day.

Arashi: Is that so? Hajime-chan, it must be so hard putting up with Ritsu-chan’s fickleness.

Hajime: Oh, not at all. I’m happy to be doing an activity for the tea club ♪ The weather will be much colder by tomorrow too—

Not to mention, the third year students will be getting very busy soon.

Arashi: Oh…graduation season is fast approaching, isn’t it?

Ritsu-chan, do you think you’ll be able to graduate?

Ritsu: Don't worry, I've got it covered~. I’ve been working hard to make sure I can graduate with Maa~kun.

Arashi: That’s a relief then. I’m sure our fans would be outraged if you repeated another year.

Mayoi: Oh? Uhm, Ritsu-san, you’ve repeated a year before…?

Ritsu: That I have. Fufu, I'm seasoned with many life experiences, as you can see…☆

Arashi: Oh please, it’s not something to be proud of, now is it?

Ritsu: Yeah, yeah~. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom, you know?

I got to be in the same grade as Maa~kun and bask in all the extra time I had.

Haa~kun should follow in my footsteps and repeat a year too…♪

Arashi: Hey, don’t try to make it sound appealing. Repeating a year is a big deal.

Ritsu: I’m kidding, I’m kidding. It’s just a little Rittsu Joke ♪ Haa~kun isn’t going to repeat. Right? 

Hajime: Yes, I believe I'll be fine. The teachers haven’t reached out to me about any problems so I should be able to move up a grade.

Graduation, huh? ...It hurts to think about everyone leaving.

Ritsu: We’re not really leaving though, are we? Setting aside the people that move overseas, the rest of us live together in the dormitories.

Arashi: True, but with how busy the third years get, you don’t think much of it at first.

But once it settles in, you get hit with a sudden wave of loneliness.

When that happens, don’t be afraid to get in touch with me anytime you want. Be it just to vent, or anything else, I’ll listen to whatever you have to say.

I’ll always be there for a hard-working boy ♪

Hajime: Ehehe, I appreciate it.

Ayase-senpai, I’ll refill your cup.

If you’d like, why don’t you tell me which flavours you prefer? We have quite the collection of tea leaves, so I’m sure we have something you enjoy.

Mayoi: You don’t need to go to all that trouble, I’m happy with whatever you’re willing to offer.

Arashi: Mayoi-chan, it’s better to be honest about your preferences during these types of interactions. Sharing each other's likes is the first step in getting to know one another.

Mayoi: Y-Yes, you’re right. Uhm, I like—

Akiomi: “...This is Mr. Kunugi. If I may have the attention of a certain student—”

“Ayase-kun from class 3-B, if you are still on the school grounds, please report to the staff room immediately.”

“I repeat, Ayase-kun from class 3-B—”

Mayoi: …Huh? …Huh?

Ritsu: Ohh, he said your name, Mayomayo.

Arashi: Kyaa! Even hearing Kunugi-sensei call upon other people gets my heart pounding.

The fact that it’s after school makes this feels like one of those dramas! Aah, if only it were me.

Mayoi: …

Arashi: Oh dear, are you alright, Mayoi-chan? You’ve gone pale?

Mayoi: …Hyah!?

My apologies, I was caught off guard and my mind just went blank.

Aah, the thought of being scolded makes me want to run for the hills…

Ritsu: Hmm, do you know what it’s about?

Mayoi: …I don’t, but I was a failure of a student until this summer so I’m sure I’ve messed up somehow.

Ughh, I wish I could unhear it and go home! Why can’t I just disappear!

Arashi: None of that will do you any favours. If you left now, you’ll just be summoned again tomorrow.

Mayoi: But…

Hajime: It must be shocking to be suddenly called out on the school’s broadcasting system.

It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s for a bad reason though. I’ve also been called upon before and it was only because my family had dropped off some things that I had forgotten.

If you can’t think of something you did wrong, then it’s probably good news, right?

Arashi: Totally. Kunugi-sensei didn’t sound angry either so you have nothing to be scared of.

Mayoi: I-I see…then there’s no reason to think that I’m going to be berated, and even if I run away, I’ll have to face it eventually.

I’ll try to be brave and go.

Hajime: That’s the spirit! Do your best, Ayase-senpai.

Since I wasn’t able to give you another cup of tea, I wrapped up some cookies for you instead. 

Mayoi: Y-You’re too kind. Well then, I’ll be going now…

Ritsu: Bye bye~.

…Will Mayomayo be alright on his own?

Arashi: As his friend, part of me wants to go with him. I can’t stand the idea of waiting around here if it turns out to be something bad after all.

Just think of it as a little trial and do your best, Mayoi-chan.

ーSome time later

Mayoi: (...In all my reluctance to come here, I ended up dragging my feet.)

(I finally made it to the staff room.)

(Kunugi-sensei is right behind this door…)

(...Aah, I’m too cowardly to open it.)

(What could I have done wrong? I can’t think of anythi—)

(Ah, I know what it is! I’m a blatantly suspicious person that spends all his time in the ceiling…!)

(But nowhere in the school rules does it say 'No hiding in the ceiling!' and it’s not as if it causes trouble for anybody!)

(...Yet the fact that I feel guilty is proof that I recognise my wrongdoing…)

(Sigh…I’d rather not do this at all. Even now, I'm still fighting the urge to flee far away from here.)

(Ahh, no, I can’t think like that. You’ll never grow if you keep running away from your problems, Mayoi!)

(Overthinking isn't doing me any favours. I need to empty my mind and—)

(Hyah!? The door opened…!)

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Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes | Prologue 1

Mayoi: Aah, I’m sorry, I’m so so sorry.

I’m sorry for being alive, Chief—

Gyah!?

Urgh, I slipped on the snow and fell to the ground.

(Sigh…I don’t have the will in me to move right now.)

(I’m sorry, Chief. I didn’t consider how you’d feel and wound up making the wrong choice.)

(You should detest the person I am now. I’m nothing but a worm that isn’t worth keeping alive…!)

(Aah, it’s so cold. If I fall unconscious, engulfed by this snow, would my disgusting self be purified in the slightest?)

(Aaahhhh…)

???: —Uhm, are you alright?

Mayoi: Huh? The sound of a sweet voice? I must be hallucinating.

Fufufu…maybe an angel has come to take me away.

???: An angel? No, I’m—

Time: FlashbackーAfter school, a few days earlier Location: Yumenosaki Academy's garden terrace

Hajime: ♪～♪～♪

Ritsu: Looks like someone’s in a good mood.

Hajime: Ehehe, we’re doing a tea club activity for the first time in a while, so I can't help myself. I even ended up baking cookies in my excitement ♪

Ritsu: You really made this ordinary day feel luxurious. Can I have a cookie?

Hajime: Of course, have as many as you like~♪

An ordinary day, you say? That reminds me of the time last year that we role-played Alice in Wonderland here.

Ritsu: Oh, yeah. Ecchan asked us to play along and do some improv acting with him.

I played the Cheshire Cat but really, I’m more suited to be the Dormouse.

Oh, to do nothing but eat and sleep. Zzz, zzz…♪

Hajime: Fufu. I think I’m more like the March Hare.

We may not have a Hatter, but let’s enjoy this Mad Tea Party of ours.

Arashi: …Oh my? If it isn’t Ritsu-chan and Hajime-chan. Are you two doing club activities?

Ritsu: Nacchan, Mayomayo. What’re you doing here?

Arashi: We’re just out on a walk. We’ve been wandering around, making idle chatter and enjoying the day.

We won’t be able to do things like this once we graduate so we’ll have to make lots of memories to avoid leaving with any regrets. Right, Mayoi-chan ♪ 

Mayoi: Y-Yes. Though, I’m not very competent at communicating, so I end up as the listener much of the time…

However, Narukami-san keeps it at a pace I can follow so I’m able to enjoy myself too.

Ristu: Hmm, so you’re making memories, huh…?

Why don’t you join us then?

Mayoi: Join…you? In your tea party?

Ristu: Yeah. We’ve been enjoying an ordinary day of our own too. You’re fine with it, aren’t you, Haa~kun?

Hajime: You’re more than welcome to join us. Ehehe, this is feeling a lot more like Alice in Wonderland now.

Please have a seat. Alice, White Rabbit, I’ll have a cup ready for you in just a moment ♪

Arashi: Oh, it’s wonderful to be compared to Alice ♪

You don’t mind if I be Alice, do you, Mayoi-chan?

She’s simply adorable, and her name gives off a similar feeling to 'Arashi' ♪  I’ve always wanted to try being her at least once.

Mayoi: Of course, go ahead. Although…

It would be terribly arrogant for somebody the likes of me to be the White Rabbit. I’m more deserving of the role of the Caterpillar.

I’ll go and feed on the grass over there like a bug should.

Hajime: Grass? Ayase-senpai, you eat grass too?

Mayoi: “Too”...? Shino-san, you’ve eaten grass before?

Hajime: Yes, I come from a poor family, so it was a common source of food when I was a child.

Mayoi: O-Oh, I see. I apologise, it seems I made you touch on a difficult subject…

Hajime: Oh, there’s no need to apologise~. I’m the one that brought it up.

Besides, they’re memories that I look back fondly on.

It was exciting gathering wild plants with my family—like we were going on a treasure hunt. I also found interest in learning which plants were and weren’t edible.

But rather than grass, I have cookies for us to enjoy today.

I baked a large batch, so please help yourself ♪

Mayoi: Thank you. You’re very kind, Shino-san.

Ritsu: Look at you seducing your seniors again. Haa~kun, you really are a naughty boy, aren’t you? 

Hajime: I’m not trying to seduce anyone? Gosh…

Narukami-senpai, thank you for your patience. Here’s a cup of ‘Nacchan Tea’ for you.

Arashi: Thank you, Hajime-chan.

Mayoi: What is ‘Nacchan Tea’ ?

Hajime: It’s a herbal tea blended to Narukami-senpai’s tastes. Its floral flavour and the refreshing hit of mint are its stand-out qualities.

Would you like to try it, Ayase-senpai? Or would you rather a regular cup of tea?

Mayoi: No, I’d like to try ‘Nacchan Tea’...

Arashi: Nice going, Mayoi-chan.

Let’s take advantage of the beautification properties in ‘Nacchan Tea’ and become gorgeous together ♪

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Hello, everyone! It's been a while since I last posted here and I'd like to say that I will be reverting this blog back into a multi-fandom translation account. It was originally intended to be that, but I happened to get really into Technoroid haha 😅

I'm still open to translating for Uniheart so if there are any events, memory stories, ect that you'd like to see, let me know or send a request to my inbox and I'll see what I can do.

For now, I'm hoping to translate the upcoming Mayoi/Hajime tour in Enstars so stay tuned if that interests you!

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Neon MFD ‘23 Memory Story “The Good in Me, The Good in You” Part 3

Neon: …Oh, there’s a bench here. Can we take a quick break?

Chrom: Of course.

Neon: We’ve looked at a lot of sculptures…

Chrom: Indeed we have. We’ve seen approximately half of them so far.

Neon: So we still have around the same amount to go? Good.

Chrom: Neon, which pieces did you find to be the most intriguing?

Neon: Hmm…I've had a great time looking around since I like them all, but there was that one with the pond…

Chrom: Ah of course, you must be reffering to that abstract piece of art.

Even with the explanation of its fish in a pond motif, I was simply unable to see a fish no matter how I looked at it.

Despite being a fish, it had nothing resembling a caudal fin or a dorsal fin…

Neon: But the flickering shadows in the water looked a lot like fish.

Plus, all of the colours they used looked really pretty…

Chrom: Hm…it seems you see something that I don’t.

Neon: ……Chrom, are you glad you came with me?

Chrom: …? Why would you ask something like that?

Neon: Even though we look at the same sculpture, you and I have completely different interpretations…I just wasn’t sure you were having a good time.

Chrom: Of course I am. If anything, that’s exactly why I wanted you to accompany me here.

Neon: Huh…?

Chrom: For us androids, understanding the arts can prove to be rather troublesome.

With your artistic flair, you could be considered to be an exception amongst androids.

Neon: Are you…sure?

Chrom: Yes, that’s what I think. Even I myself am still unable to comprehend the qualities of aesthetics.

However, I thought that if I heard your thoughts and feelings, I'd gain both knowledge and a deeper understanding of the arts.

Neon: So that’s why you invited me?

Chrom: Yes. From the conversation we've shared so far, I feel assured that my decision was correct after all.

Neon: Really…?

Chrom: …In actuality, I somewhat envy you for being able to understand the things that I am unable to.

You could say that I both respect and admire you.

Neon: …Huh!? You think that of me?

Chrom: I do. In a way, it shows the extent of your kokoro's developement.

For quite some time now, I’ve thought that your ability to do those sorts of things that I can’t, is incredible.

Neon: When you put it like that, I think the same about you. I think it’s amazing how you know so many things that I don’t, and how you take so much stuff into consideration.

Even today, you gave me so many explanations on different artworks or artists and ultimately changed the way I interpreted them.

I’m glad that I came with you too, Chrom.

Chrom: You are? Thank you.

Neon: Yeah…thank you too, Chrom.

Chrom: …Now then, shall we resume our appreciation of the arts?

Neon: Yeah. There’s still a lot I want to see.

Chrom: The next work is down this path.

The ones we’ve viewed so far have prohibited touching, but the piece ahead of us allows you to appreciate it with your hands too.

As both humans and androids interact with it, it changes over a long period of time…that’s what the core of this work is.

Neon: Ooh…that sounds cool. Quickly, let’s go check it out, Chrom.

Chrom: Very well.

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Neon MFD ‘23 Memory Story “The Good in Me, The Good in You” Part 2

Neon: Wow…

Chrom: Oh my…this looks far larger than I imagined it would be.

Neon: Yeah…it’s amazing.

…Ah, there's sculptures over there.

Chrom: Please wait a moment, Neon.

Neon: Why?

Chrom: Before our visit, I took the time to research the most time efficient route for viewing everything the exhibit has to offer.

According to my findings, it would be best for us to go in a clockwise rotation from the entrance.

Neon: Then…do we start from here?

Chrom: Precisely. Let’s be on our way.

Neon: Yes, let’s.

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Neon: This sculpture looks cool…

Chrom: It appears that this sculpture was created to replicate one that was crafted approximately 300 years ago.

It’s a gate that was featured in a prominent poem that was written long ago.

It would seem that this is a gate to a place known as “Hell”.

Neon: Hell…? What’s that?

Chrom: It is believed that after a human’s body dies, their souls will go to either a place known as Heaven or one called Hell.

From what I’ve heard, Hell is a terrifying place ruled over by the Devil—a sinister demon.

Neon: Hmm…I don’t know much about that, but I think this sculpture is really impressive.

Chrom: Certainly. It’s unbelievably magnificent.

The original sculptor spent many years working on it but ultimately, he never finished it in the end.

Neon: This isn’t finished?

Chrom: Apparently so.

Neon: …Maybe he wasn't happy with the end result?

Chrom: Huh?

Neon: This sculpture is decorated all over with people that look like they’re in pain.

It’s like I can feel the suffering of the sculptor too…

Chrom: I see…

Though, it’s unimaginable to think the feelings of someone from so far in the past could still be conveyed…

Neon: Yeah…I think it’s an amazing work of art.

Chrom: As do I.

…Well then, shall we proceed to the next one? There’s still an ample amount of sculptures to see.

Neon: Yes, let’s go.

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Neon: Fufu…this one is kinda cute.

Chrom: These…seem to be animals. They’re rabbits, yes?

Neon: The sign here says that it’s two rabbits boxing…what’s boxing?

Chrom: If I recall correctly, it’s a combat sport of sorts. It involves two people wearing gloves on their fists hitting one another in the face or upper body areas.

Neon: So…it’s a sport that humans play? That sounds like it must hurt, right?

Chrom: It does seem that way. Although, perhaps it’s a game of pursuing a strength that surpasses that pain.

Neon: Hmm…y’know, this sculpture kind of looks like they’re playing too.

Chrom: …Oh! I can certainly see that, now that you mention it. In a way, it looks like they’re having fun.

Neon: It’s nice. I like it.

Chrom: As do I.

Neon: …The next one is this way, right?

Chrom: Yes, it is.

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Neon MFD ‘23 Memory Story “The Good in Me, The Good in You” Part 1

Chrom: …Oh? What’s this…?

Ah, thank goodness. It appears I’ve been selected

Neon: Selected?

Chrom: There was a ticket lottery that I entered into and I’ve just been informed that I was selected.

Neon: Ohh…

Chrom: …By the way, Neon. Would you happen to be free next weekend?

Neon: Next week? I don’t have anything planned…

Chrom: Is that so? In that case, would you like to accompany me somewhere?

Neon: Huh…? Going outside is so tiring…

Chrom: Oh, don’t say that. The tickets I just mentioned grant admission into a large park that recently opened, and…

With all the sculptures displayed on the grounds, it almost feels like an art gallery.

Neon: …An art gallery?

Chrom: Yes. I’m considering going in order to expand my knowledge of the arts, so if it isn’t any trouble, why don’t you join me?

With your interest in the world of art, I’m sure you’d find it to be an enjoyable experience–

Neon: I’ll go.

Chrom: —Eh?

Neon: I want to go.

Chrom: T-Truely? You decided faster than I anticipated…

Neon: It’s ‘cause I want to see the sculptures. How many will there be?

Chrom: Have a look at this pamphlet. I’ll share the data with you.

Neon: Wow…it’s huge.

Chrom: The site is approximately 70,000 square metres large with over 100 sculptures on display.

For a human travelling by foot, it would seemingly take over 3 hours to see everything. I'm sure it would be quite an impressive sight.

Neon: I wonder if the sculptures will be big.

Chrom: I'm interested to know that too. Since it’s an outdoors display, I assume they should be over a certain threshold of size.

It appears that we can confirm for ourselves with VR. Would you like to see?

Neon: …No, I’m good. I’m excited to see them in person so I'll hold off on that until then.

Chrom: Very well then. Let’s treasure the initial surprise and admiration of seeing them for the first time.

Well then, until next weekend.

Neon: Mhm.

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Time: The day before going to the park—

Chrom: Oh? Neon, were you in the lab?

Neon: Yeah. Doctor was giving me maintenance.

Chrom: Do you have some kind of bug?

Neon: No, nothing like that. Since we’re going to the park tomorrow, I thought I’d ask them to check that everything’s working fine.

I don’t want something to go wrong while we’re there.

Chrom: That’s…remarkably thoughtful of you.

Neon: I want to fully charge so I’m going to sleep now. Night.

Chrom: Of course…good night.

Since Neon is always playing games, he ends up going to bed at the later hours of the night. For him to be going to sleep this early is…

It looks like he’s really looking forward to tomorrow.

I’ll follow his example and go to bed early today too in preparation for tomorrow.

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We Are Friends - Part 2

Cobalt: Let’s see…what should we ride first?

Silve: How about the roller coaster?

Cobalt: Good idea! That sounds like fun! Rhodi, what do you think?

Rhodi: Hmm…I guess I’ve got no complaints.

Cobalt: That settles it then! Let’s see…ah, it’s over that way!

Silve: Let’s run there!

Cobalt: Yeah!

Rhodi: Seriously, why the hell do these guys have to run everywhere!?

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Cobalt: That was awesome! It was suuper fast!

Silve: For sure! It felt as fast as when I use my expansion to leap around and jump to the ground!

Rhodi: That’s just the type of thing roller coasters are. I could easily go on one ten times faster than that.

Cobalt: Ten times faster!? I bet that would be heaps of fun!

Silve: Alright, let’s go to the next attraction! What do you guys want to ride?

Cobalt: That over there looks like fun! The one where you go crashing into the water!

Silve: The water coaster, huh? I was hoping to ride that one too!

Rhodi: Another coaster, huh…?

Cobalt: That’s what it looks like…do you want to go on something slower, Rhodi?

Rhodi: Huh!? Are ya makin’ fun of me!? Didn’t I say I could easily take a faster one!? Oi, we're going. Hurry the hell up!

Cobalt: Yay!

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Silve: Ahaha, you guys are totally soaked!

Cobalt: Ahaha, so are you, Silve! It felt pretty nice though!

Rhodi: Dammit…Cobalt, this wouldn’t have happened if ya hadn’t suggested we ride right up front…!

Cobalt: So–rry! But the spot at the very front looked like the most fun!

Silve: Oh? It looks like the photo they took came through!

Cobalt: Woah, you’re right! It’s a photo from when we plunged into the water!

Rhodi: Hah. What the hell is this? We look goddamn terrible.

Silve: Ahaha, it’s still a great expression nonetheless!

Rhodi: …Hey, what’s that?

Silve: It looks like a shooting game! Let’s go check it out!

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Silve: Mm~? I’m having a hard time hitting anything.

Rhodi: That’s some lousy technique! You’ve gotta do it like this.

Cobalt: Wow!

Silve: You’re amazing, Rhodi!

Rhodi: Hmph, I wouldn’t be worthy of helpin' out Aniki if I couldn’t even do this!

…Oi, Cobalt, keep your eyes open! There’s an enemy approachin’ from over there.

Cobalt: Got it!

Silve: Alright, I don’t plan on losing here either!

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Cobalt: We went on a ton of rides, huh? I had a lot of fun!

Rhodi: Well…I suppose this couldn’t have been worse than just lazin’ around.

Silve: Woah!? Even Rhodi is smiling! It’s great to see that you had a good time!

Rhodi: Huh!? I ain’t smilin’!

Cobalt: I’m really glad the three of us came together!

Silve: Me too! We should spend even more time together!

Rhodi: Geez…I guess I don’t have a choice, so I’ll hang out for a little longer.

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We Are Friends - Part 1

Rhodi: Haa…we’ve got some down time, huh…? There ain't a damn thing to do…

Xyo: We’ve just finished up with a huge case we had and Bora-san isn’t home either, so it’s to be expected.

…Ah, I know! Why don’t I use this time to give the office a big clean up?

Rhodi: What? Why would ya do that?

Xyo: We haven't had the chance to tidy up in a while, so this place is a total mess.

Alright, I better get to it then. Rhodi, clear out of here.

Rhodi: Huh…the hell are you talkin’ about!? I’m tryin’ to relax over here…

Xyo: Are you going to help me with the cleaning then?

Rhodi: Agh…as if! I’m out of here!

Xyo: Alright then, take care out there.

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Rhodi: (Geez, that bastard Xyo gets caught up on the smallest things. A little bit of mess never hurt anyone.)

(Aah…I came all the way to the city but I still have some time to kill. Can't say I really feel like wanderin’ around though…)

Cobalt: Oh? It’s Rhodi! Hiii!

Silve: Hey, fancy seeing you here!

Rhodi: What? Cobalt and Silve? Looks like you guys are out killin' some time too.

Cobalt: We’re not! Me and Silve are on our way to Denta Park together!

Someone from around the neighbourhood gave me tickets but they expire today.

Silve: So Cobalt invited me along!

Rhodi: Really? Alright then, I won’t hold ya up—

Cobalt: …Hm? Wait a second! Rhodi, didn’t you just ask us if we were killing time too?

That means you must be free now, doesn't it?

Silve: That’s right, Rhodi!

Rhodi: Huh!? Do I really look like I’m slackin' off to you?

Cobalt: Are you busy with something then?

Rhodi: ……………

Ah well, I mean, I wouldn’t say I’m doing anythin' in particular but…

Cobalt: Then come with us, Rhodi! I have three tickets in total!

Silve: That's perfect! We’re sure to have a blast with Rhodi tagging along!

Rhodi: Why do I have to be dragged around Denta Park?

You’re better off invitin' one of your unit mates or somethin'!

Cobalt: I know but…everyone else is busy today.

Silve: Sadly, it’s the same for me too!

Cobalt: C’mon, c’mon, join us, Rhodi! It’ll be a shame to let the ticket go to waste~!

Rhodi: I don’t give a damn! Go on yer own!

Silve: Three people is better than two! Rhodi, let’s all hang out!

Cobalt: I want to hang out with Rhodi too!

Cobalt & Silve: RHODI!

Rhodi: Arghh, fine, fine! So damn noisy…I’ll come, alright!?

Cobalt: Yay!

Silve: Great! Let’s get a move on then. C’mon!

Rhodi: Oi…don’t just suddenly run offfff!

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