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yurayura-kurage · 6 months
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A3! Fushimi Omi [SSR] Flustered Award Ceremony | Backstage Story Translation (3/3)
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Special thanks to Vera for the backstage’s recording!
Neither Japanese nor English is my first language so please forgive me if I made mistake. However, feel free to point me out, I’d love to hear your feedbacks on the translation ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶
Translation under the cut
.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.
VS Thieves Gang / 3
Thief: … Somehow I managed to give them the slip. 
Chikage: Hey, I’ve been waiting for you.
Misumi: Give Chikage’s handbag back!
Thief: W-Who the hell are you!?
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Even the police! Damn it, I’ll definitely run away…!
*Short  timeskip*
Thief: I’ve come this far, they’ll no doubt…
Chikage: I was allowed to go ahead of you.
Thief: What…!?
Misumi: Ahaha, somehow this feels like that time right! Chikage is really cool~! (*)
Chikage: Yeah. That was when we were chasing a thief in front of the dorm right. 
Thief: Why do you always go ahead of me wherever I go no matter what…!
Chikage: I’m good at chasing after people.
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Chikage: …Well then, may I have my deposited things back.
Thief: Deposited things… So that’s you, the four-eye the other day! This machine, no way, a GPS!?
Misumi: I told you–, just give up~!
Thief: There’s no way I’d let you catch me! If this is a GPS, I’ll win if I throw it and run away!
Omi: …That’s enough.
Thief: I got caught!? If that’s the case I’ll break through––.
Omi: I told you this is enough!!
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Thief: Eek!?
Misumi: Ah– You’ve been knocked down!
Chikage: Haha, Omi’s strength is amazing.
Policeman: Secure, secure! We have arrested the remaining member of the thieves gang…
*Shifts to ceremony*
Kai: Omi-nii, is it really fine for us to receive a letter of appreciation?
Gaku: That’s right–. Chikage-san and Misumi-san deserve this more than us, don’t they?
Omi: That’s not it, thanks to you guys, we were able to arrest the thieves gang. Not only the police, but Chikage-san and Misumi were also grateful.
Kai: Y-Yeah, that’s great but…
Announcer: Well then, Fushimi Omi-san, Kai-san, Gaku-san, please come to the podium.
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*Short timeskip*
Gaku: Fuu~, it ended safely–!
Omi: Haha, somehow I was a little embarrassed.
Police staff: Excuse me, do you have a moment?  There are a few requests I’d like to ask MANKAI Company-san.
Omi: Not to us, but to our theater troupe? What is it?
Police staff: Actually…
*Shifts to Veludo Way* 
Omi: I didn’t expect the three of us would be the chief of police for a day…
Misumi: I think Director-san and Sakyo support us a lot!
Chikage: Well, we were told that we can also advertise our theater troupe.
Omi: This is a theater town, so they told us that a collaboration with a theater troupe would help promote crime prevention…
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Chikage: But I think that police staff suggested it simply because he is a fan of MANKAI Company.
Misumi: Anyway, now that it’s decided, let’s do our best~! Salute!
Ahaha, I feel like I’ve become a real policeman!
Omi: Haha, you’re right.
By the way… Both of you, thank you so much for protecting my brothers.
Misumi: That’s natural! I know younger brothers are important to you, since I also have one!
Chikage: That’s right, it’s natural to protect your family.
Omi: …You’re right.
Translator’s note: 
(*) This was from PSYCHO PASS X A3! Special Collab event story 
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usotranslations · 3 years
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Director Birthday 2021 Voice Lines
T/N: Please do not say “hbd” to me, thank you
Go here for GODza’s Birthday Lines
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Sakuya: Happy birthday, Director! I’ll make sure you smile lots today, so please look forward to it.
Masumi: Every year we celebrate your birthday, my feelings grow. I want you to receive my love this year as well.
Tsuzuru: I’m always grateful that Director can warmly watch over us. … That’s kinda embarrassing to say.
Itaru: Director’s birthday is very special to me. Thank you. And happy birthday… I have a lot to say today.
Citron: Director, hbd dayo! … Ahem. Thank you for being born. … I said it right, right!?
Chikage: Director-san, happy birthday. I hope you can laugh freely today.
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Tenma: Here, this picture was taken the other day, the sunset looks beautiful. Since it’s your birthday… shall I take you?
Yuki: Director, happy birthday. Let’s celebrate grandly today. Will you follow my lead?
Muku: I’m happy to be living here with you, my princess. Let’s celebrate today wonderfully.
Misumi: Director-san, happy birthday~! This year, I’ll also give you a great triangle present too!
Kazunari: You’re another year older… You’re still as attractive as ever and my heart can’t stop pounding!
Kumon: Director, happy birthday! I hope you’ll continue to have a smile on your face! It really suits you!
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Banri: I’m glad we can celebrate another of Director’s birthdays. Do you want to spend some time together, just the two of us?
Juza: Happy birthday. Director always takes care of me. I hope I can return the favor in our plays.
Taichi: Today’s lead role goes to Director! Laugh a lot today, I want you to be overflowing with happiness!
Omi: Happy birthday. Acting, cooking, working—I love the opportunities I’ve been given here. Really, thank you.
Sakyo: Happy birthday. The celebrations lasted all day. … Hey, tell me about them later.
Azami: Here’s some makeup, it’s natural. Happy birthday. I hope you enjoy today.
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Tsumugi: Happy birthday. I got you a bouquet this year… again.
Tasuku: Happy birthday, Director. I’m glad I was able to meet Director and follow you. I’m looking forward to what we’ll do in the future.
Hisoka: Happy birthday, Director. Let’s celebrate. I’m glad I can always witness Director’s laughs.
Homare: Happy birthday, Director-kun. I’m delighted that we can celebrate your birthday again.
Azuma: Happy birthday. Director, I hope you have an eventful birthday.
Guy: Director, happy birthday. Everyone’s eager to celebrate grandly. And me as well.
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Isuke: Since it’s Director’s birthday, here… a Kamekichi strap![1] Huh, is it one of the leftovers?
Tetsuro: … Director… happy… birthday. If you… need… props made… let me know…
Ken: A present for Director-nee, which I prepared the day before. Here ya go.
Yuzo: A message from your fans: “Happy Birthday”
[1] An accessory on phones
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Iku: Director-san, happy birthday!
Arata: Happy birthday! I’ll do my best for Director!
Eiji: Director-san, happy birthday! Thank you for supporting me!
Miki: Happy birthday! Don’t forget to call me for Summer Troupe ensemble!
Akito: Happy birthday. I have a present in the form of a song… do you like it?
Takuya: Happy birthday! Let’s have a good year!
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Ichiro: I have a present for you. Hm, did I get stylish sunglasses? I wonder.
Kengo: Curry gifts for your birthday… It’s strange.
Julian: According to my fortune telling, you’ll have a good year this year.
Yuichi: Director-san, what do you want for your birthday? Of course, I’m getting you a gift.
Tsubasa: Happy birthday. My words are a double edged sword, so I won’t say anything careless.
Keita: I heard that it’s your birthday, so here’s a gift. Don’t worry, take it.
Go here for GODza’s birthday lines
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animaniachan · 3 years
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More New Characters for A3! Revealed!
This time, they are new backstage staff for Mankai Company!
Translations under the cut!
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Name: Serizawa Akashi (cv. Kobayashi Chiaki)
Occupation: Freelance Lighting Staff
Description: A lighting staff introduced by Yuzo. He’s bad at communication but his sense for lighting that was learnt from his grandfather is extraordinary. A scaredy cat who sometimes fumble with his words when nervous.
Quote: 「I want to shine the light on the actors in the colours that you desire, director.」
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Name: Kinozaki Rento (cv. Imai Fumiya)
Occupation: PA • Owner of a live (concert) house
Description: A junior of the school the manager, Matsukawa, attended and all in all simply admires the manager. His old friend’s way of speaking has seemingly passed on to him as he often accidentally speaks in a Kansai-like accent.
Quote: 「Hey, this place gives off the vibes like GAGAGA and SHAA and DON! right?」
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rainbowpacifiers · 3 years
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Tsumugi & Sakuya Talk (A3! Last Planet ep.01: Mini conversation)
SPOILERS for Act 11!!
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Tsumugi: "Apprehend him! Don't let him take off!" Sakuya: In this scene, Saku is with Doug, so as for the movements... Tsumugi: You're right; then let's talk it over with the ensemble cast comprising the space police during our next collective practice session, too. Sakuya: Okay! Sakuya: The manager will participate in tonight's leader's meeting and make all the arrangements, right? Tsumugi: Yeah, he said he got a call from Tetsurou-san as well. Sakuya: I am once again reminded that a stage is not just created by the troupe members, but through the efforts of a lot of people. Sakuya: The director, the manager, the backstage staff, everyone from the ensemble... Sakuya: Hakkaku-san, Madoka-kun, everyone from the first generation, all those supporting us... Tsumugi: That's true. It's not just the 24 members from MANKAI Company's 4 troupes. Tsumugi: Let's craft a Mankai play with all those who are involved in the performance. Sakuya: Yes! Let's join forces with everyone and put on the best of plays!
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macaronnya · 3 years
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So I just saw the announcement about the EN server shutting down or at least dicontinued (hopefully just for now) and I might just burst into tears 🥲 I want to put my thoughts or rather feelings of the journy up until now on here to come down but maybe also as some form of comfort for anyone who needs it? It's very long and might have some broken english as it's not my first language so do keep it in mind please 😅
Anyways, I started A3! last year on march 7th because I saw a youtube video of people cosplaying Sakuya and Sakyo. At taht point, I already knew of A3! somewhere in my distant memories back when it was JP only. I decided to try out the game since I was getting bored of my current mobile games and the few reviews I could find of it were relatively positive. I had no idea just what a big part of my life this game was about the become 🤧
Btw I'm listening to some A3! songs right now, specifically Sakuya's 2nd character song, and it's not helping me 😢 So at the time, lockdown just started 2 days ago, which left me with a lot of time playing it and, I kid you not, I gulfed the main story down like it was the last slice of cake at home. I have 2 siblings. I think I finished it in a week or so despite it being only unlockable through leveling up, and if my memory serves me right, you need to be around lvl 75 to unlock all 4 episodes. As one can see, I was VERY invested in the story. It was just so....nice? I don't know how to exactly describe it but I was surprised by how likable everyone was. Of course I didn't hold such strong feelings for everyone back then as I do now but I was intrigued enough back then of nearly everyone, which is kind of rather rare in such types of games, no? At least for me it is, although I haven't played terribly a lot (Love Live, MLQC, Mystic Messenger).
I really like how the story actually continues through the events and how it alternated between stories exploring certain characters more (show events) and stories focusing on just them having fun. Getting to know everyone bit by bit and seeing how everyone grows closer to each other, not only within their respective troupes but the whole theater, makes me really all warm and fuzzy and it's found family, what more could you want?
Also, I really like Izumi, our dear MC 🥰 Even though she's supposed to be our self-insert, I found myself really enjoying reading her thoughts, observing her reactions to other characters' shenanigans (like her 'I do not see' to the members plan of faking their identity to bail Citron out lol) and just....her personality. Trying not to digress here but she has a lot more personality than other MCs in these joseimuke games and it makes her interactions with others not only bearable but even enjoyable. I'm not saying that this is what a perfect MC looks like or that she's superior to bland self-inserts. After all, it depends on the story, gameplay and other things. It's just a nice bonus I'm very grateful for. I mean, I got really emotional when Izumi performed with the other staff members all of the plays the actors have put out so far for the first anniversary. Her realizing she gained a new dream for her lost one just really took my heart, broke it in thousand pieces and then mended it again.
I also love A3! songs ❤ I did wonder how they would work in this franchise since it's not about idols but actors, though I guess there was nothing to worry about. I really like the duets because it's always a different duo and hearing them singing together, harmonizing with each other, complimenting each other, just fills me with undescribable joy. Of course the songs also slap pretty much every time. Even by limiting my options to 1 troupe, I still wouldn't be able to pick only one favourite (I like the majority of Winter's song tho, like Shoutai is just 🤌 and my sibling blasted Unmasked non-stop so I can't get it outta my head anymore). Gosh, I was so excited for 'Double Solitaire' since it would complete trilogy of the Hyodosakas singing together. I was really looking forward to getting all the songs and I was even saving up for Summer Troupe's 6th play.
If I had to describe the game A3! in one word, it'd be "charming". Coming to game itself, there are so many little quirks, that on their own aren't anything groundbreaking or big but together give the game its own flair. Live 2D is pretty common to see nowdays in games because it brings the characters to life through movements like 3D models. But I think A3! is able to illustrate it just as well, if not even better with their 2D sprites. Citron moonwalked by flipping the image over and sliding across the screen, Hisoka appeared out of nowhere by coming from above the screen, they do a little jump when they're happy, they go down a bit when they're sad. And that's just things with their whole sprite. The little drops when Tsuzuru finds himself in an awkward situation or is worried, the little note when Sakuya is happy, the hearts when Kazunari is lowkey flirting with Izumi, it's so cute! Or Omi's O.O face, Taichi's crying face (the usual one, not his face when he cried out of guilt of betraying Mankai), Yuki's done expression, H O M A R E AHA! They each have at least one personalized expression and also quote. Can you hear Kazunari's Yoropiko~☆, Citron's humming, Taichi's loud ass whining and scream of terror, Tsumugi's awkawrd laugh? It's brimming with life.
But also the UI (?how it looks) is joyful. The main screen's background cascading shapes changes depending from which Troupe your current character is from, the loading screen has sakura petals and a bird, the colors are very bright and saturated fitting to the overall color palette of the whole game, the little notebook during practice showing all the necessary infomation and a little sketch by the characters. It's just really charming.
As frustrating as it was, not getting halloween Tsuzuru after 110 pulls or Valentine Omi after 120, it was my first time ever understanding why gachas are called hellholes. Through my strong connections to the characters, their cards automatically appealed to me more. But the art is also so good???? Azuma is always looking flawless obviously but Omi's unbloomed Wolf card, where he is standing in the sunset looking at his camera or Kazunari's Shinobi card, unbloomed all concentrated on his panting and bloomed all shiny smiling like the fireworks in the background? Breathtaking everytime. I also appreciate it not needing multiple copies to unlock the whole backstage story.
I think I'm slowly running out of things to say, which might be good for whoever managed to come this far. I have to say though, A3! helped me through the pandemic. Being a perfect distraction to the world's chaos and more importantly my crushing schoolwork and worries for personal future. I'm a very pessimistic person but seeing the characters overcoming their hardships through the help of their to-be "family" and just being happy doing trouble, gave me a little hope and light for a bit every day. I came to cherish everyone, even those I like the least. I haven't felt like this since Mystic Messenger, which was also a game, that helped me through a difficult time. I can only wish to a shooting star, that it's not the end for the EN Server yet. While yes, the JP server is thriving and I could just switch to reading fantranslation, through my experience, my enjoyment considerably sinks playing like that and I wish to fully enjoy A3!.
Anyways thanks for reading (maybe again). Sorry for all the possible errors on the way here. I'm writing everything directly without too much thought. If you want, you can also share your experiences in the comments. It's always nice to share good memories with others.
Edit: I accidentally posted it already but I wasn't actually done 😓 When I said I had a lot to let out, I meant A LOT
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chia2901 · 3 years
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MANKAI Company & GODza Collaboration Play: Twin Kingdoms Chapter 1
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Chapter 1
Izumi: It is going to start soon
Tsumugi: I wonder if the remaining working member can come back on time
Omi: We’re back!
Chikage: Are we on time?
Itaru: We even paid for taxi to come back as fast as possible...
Taichi: Just in time!
Sakuya: ‘Ardent Archipelago’ is starting!
TV: “Behind a gorgeous stage, there are tremendous effort built on it”
“GODza, boasting their fame in Broadway, was built 26 years ago along with their personal theater”
“Now, they are a large theatrical company, consisting of more than 100 members of actors and technical staffs in total”
“And the man leading all of them is the chairman who build the theatrical company, Kamikizaka Reni”
Kazunari: There he is!
TV: “Standing on top of a large number of actors is the greatly anticipated young ace, Arakawa Shift”
“He is someone full of potential, holding the fastest record of becoming the top actor after joining the theater”
Azami: Pfft. They said too much
Kumon: How cool!
TV: “On the other hand, the one playing the second lead role is the theater’s star actor with extensive experience, Asuka Haruto”
Banri: So they also show us their practice room
Tsumugi: This can be a good reference
Kazunari: Their practice room is so wide~
Misumi: Wide enough to hold a sports tournament!
Reni: “One more time! From the second act!” 
Haruto: “Yes!”
TV: “Nearing the opening night, Kamikizaka’s guidance also becomes stricter”
Izumi: Amazing... Everyone is working so hard
Reni: “We were nominated for The Fleur Award last year, but failed to win it”
“And there was also the loss from the one to one battle act. If we continue to use the same method of performing, we will not be able to aim to the top”
“Right now, GODza is in the middle of exploring ways to make a fresh start”
TV: “GODza is starting a new challenge”
“Until before, GODza had operated using the top-down structure policy designed by Kamikizaka, but they have changed to let actors think of their own acting plan”
“Arakawa’s suggestion to show the practice condition through Inste Live is also well received by fans”
Tasuku: Reni-san sure has changed...
Izumi: (Tasuku-san is right. I feel that he has changed in a good way)
Reni: “I am also thinking of doing collaboration with other theatrical company”
Izumi: --
Kazunari: Here it comes!
Reni: “We have been thinking to cast actors from another theater for our next performance for the first time ever”
“This might not be a rare thing for other theater, but it is a first time for GODza that has always valued its own color”
“And our collaboration partner is-- MANKAI Company”
“It is the theater that won over us in the one to one battle act before. GODza might be bigger in scale compared to them, but I must acknowledge their ability”
“This will surely be a good motivation for the new GODza”
TV: “GODza will not stop moving forward. What they are aiming for is the domestic most prominent theater award, The Fleur Award”
Kazunari: Ooo! MANKAI Company is on the nationwide broadcast!
Sakyo: This has become a bigger advertisement than what I have imagined
Taichi: I can see ¥ (yen) appearing in your eyes!
Homare: What do you think after watching the current situation of your former troupe? 
Tasuku: There are lots of familiar faces. Seems like almost all the backstage staffs are the same as before 
Kazunari: Wow! The news has entered the trending topics!
Banri: Seriously? Almost all the trends are about ‘Ardent Archipelago’
Kumon: Shift is gonna get more and more popular...!
Itaru: There are also topics on MANKAI Company
Kazunari: Seems like they are searching for it because we are the collaboration partner
Sakyo: Our theater name appearing in the nationwide broadcast must have given a big impact
Izumi: Since GODza appears a lot in various media, they are very popular across the nation...
But our theater rarely appears in the nationwide broadcast 
(Honestly, I am very grateful)
*Flashback*
Izumi: You said that you were going to cooperate with us to win The Fleur Award, right?
Of course, we will also work on raising MANKAI Company own popularity...
Can Kamikizaka-san use your connections to invite the board of directors to come watch our performance? 
Reni: This brazen attitude--
Yuzo: Just like Yukio-san, right?
Reni: Exactly the same
I will try inviting them, but the result itself will depend on you
Izumi: Thank you very much!
*Flashback Ends*
Izumi: (In the first place, the collaboration play is suggested because suddenly inviting the board of directors to watch MANKAI Company’s performance will be difficult)
(There is also a higher chance that they will watch if it is a collaboration play with GODza)
(After that, they might take an interest in MANKAI Company...)
(Honestly, I am a bit afraid on how they will judge us, but we can’t possibly let this chance slips away)
(We will definitely make this a success and secure a foothold for The Fleur Award!)
*Haruto’s House*
TV: “GODza will not stop moving forward. What they are aiming for is the domestic most prominent theater award, The Fleur Award”
Haruto: ...Huff
(It is a good promotion for GODza. How they handle my appearance is also not bad, so-so I guess)
(Let’s sleep early for tonight)
[Lime Notification sounds]
Haruto: ?
Lime Chat
Shift: Wow! My first TV appearance!
Madoka: Both of you looked cool just now!
Haruto: (I think it is fine to just reply tomorrow...)
[Lime Notification sounds]
Haruto: (They are still going...)
Lime Chat
Sakochin: Gen-chan, I saw you on TV! Amazing! Do your best ‘kay?*
Haruto: Sakochin...
Lime Chat
Haruto: Thank you. But this is still not amazing. I am still not the top actor*
Sakochin: You are already amazing enough. Are you coming home this year?*
Haruto: ---
...Not yet, I still can’t go back yet.*
(I have never once went back home since coming to Tokyo. I am sure my hometown has changed a lot)
(After joining GODza, I gave my everything to practicing and practicing. Somehow I rose up in the theater, even reaching the top actor spot once...)
...
(I still can’t go back)
(That’s why with this collaboration play with them, I will certainly--)
To be continued...
T/N:
*All of these lines are expressed using dialect
Chapter 2
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jinghes · 3 years
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our blooming day AU with @otomebubble
nanami sugita. 19 | theatre student, musical enthusiast. mankai volunteer and temporary vocal coach for the company's first musical production.
"kumon and i asked her to sing for us once and she totally sounds like a disney princess. naachan is also really pretty, so i think she would make a good shoujo manga lead. should i ask her to model for me? i hope she agrees though!" —muku
"naachan always helps me out with my homework whenever she's around, her explanations are always easy to follow that it makes me feel a bit smarter. if only she's a teacher in my school, i think studying would be more fun." —taichi
"i hardly get to interact with sugita-san outside of practices but i think she's cool n'all. she gets along well with hyodo and 's even patient with that slowpoke, stuff like that accounts for some real nice skills ya know? 'sides, all the young'ins took a likin to her, makes me feel like i'm lookin at mother hen and her chicks or somethin." —banri
"sugita's quiet and often blends in the background but she's very reliable and does a lot of things outside her usual task for this company. it's surprising that she isn't complaining with the amount of work she's got here when even sakoda's asking me not to make her 'run around like a hamster'. well, it can't be helped since we're always short-staffed and low on budget, but i guess it wouldn't break the bank to treat her and the girls once in a while." —sakyo
"behold, a true artiste! i was fortunate enough to witness her soulful singing in the garden once, and it's a splendid performance that stirred my poetic heart. i plan to dedicate a poem to her as my thanks, i'm sure she would be moved to tears. why, you ask? of course it's because artiste appreciates another artiste! hohoho!" —homare
"nami-san had a bit of a hard time interacting with the troupe members so i was worried that it might to be too much to task someone so young to manage the troupe's vocal training. however, after a few meetings she eventually adapted and even started getting dragged into their sheananigans after practice. now, having her around surely took off the burden of managing everything alone. my only concern is that since she's so reliable, it's hard to say no when she extends a helping hand and volunteered to help with backstage and on stage preparations. i hope that nami-san won't end up pushing herself a bit too hard and overwork herself." —izumi
kichou souma. 18 | visual arts major at veludo arts university, kazunari's underclassman and (unpaid) creative assistant. a temporary adverstising and PR staff at mankai company under kazunari's recommendation.
"i've known her from when i'm younger. she used to bring her brother at the park where i hang out and let us play. i haven't seen her in a while though since she's often so busy, so i'm glad that i can meet her in the dorms at least once week. now, if only a certain someone would stop trying to steal her attention." —azami
"hmm, kichou's pretty intimidating when i first met her so i thought she'd be a bit snobbish and hard to get along with. but turns out she can be pretty amusing to talk to. the last time she's here, i mentioned that she looks like this one character from a game that recently came out. made her curious so i showed it to her, we even played a bit. i'd say she's a natural and has potential to be a top tier gamer, think it'd be fun to raise her gaming stats and watch her wipe the floor with banri. heh, sounds like a plan ain't it?" —itaru
"our chou is a really smart and capable cookie~ i can't think of anything that she's not capable of. she's helped me a lot with my projects so i was trying to somehow repay her, but she only insist that i give her more work. of course it's all paying! well aside from the work in mankai but we're still negotiating that with frooch!" —kazunari
"no one gets the importance of saving money as well as souma, that kid got a good head on her shoulders. she's always had some alternative plan when we need to cut down on the budget without giving up the quality of her outputs. well, even bon listens to her so i probably shouldn't expect anything less. i know she volunteered to temporarily work with us thanks to miyoshi, but that shouldn't be the case for much longer. the director and i are still discussing it, but we do want to recruit her as our staff in a more permanent position that also benefits her career." —sakyo
"the kids held a fighting competition in the garden some time ago, and i saw her take down banri-kun before he could even react. heard from azami that she's diligently training since she needs it in her part-time work. she's not doing anything dangerous is she?" —hisoka
"when kazunari introduced kichou-san to us, i thought she's a celebrity, like a model. she's really pretty and carries herself like one, and it's a bit daunting to converse with her. sakyo ended up doing most of the talking and i'd say it's really surprising how polite she is the whole time, even when we're the ones asking for a favor. figured she's a lot nicer than how she seems, i eventually find her the easiest to talk with. she gives very insightful commentaries on our plays, and points out things that we might have missed. i make sure to invite her in practices and ask her opinion afterwards.—izumi
yua misato. 20 | aspiring film director and screenwriter; a well-known social media personality. currently in talks of promotional collaboration with mankai company.
"a crybaby. it's hard to believe that she's 4 years older when she doesn't act or look like it. she would often say "since i'm your older sister, i will now look after each one of you." but we always end up looking after her. she does volunteer to drive when i'm out shopping and insist on paying whenever she hangs with us summer troupe, like a capable older sister." —yuki
"i was not expecting to find someone as influential as yua-san to volunteer in mankai. well, since she knows miyoshi, i guess it also says something about his connections. hm? is she that great? well, she's quite popular in her field and i did watched some of her short films in film festivals; it's inarguably good—both her directing and screenwriting. getting to know a skilled writer like her is definitely an opportunity, i'm learning a lot of things from her." —tsuzuru
"i heard from tenma that yua lives alone and often orders take out. it's unhealthy to always eat fastfood so i tried to make food for her as well, she ended up crying saying that she got reminded of food from "gram's house". i guess she's happy? well, i started cooking for her whenever she visits and before i realized it, she would also bring back different ingredients and cookbooks as thanks. " —omi
"this collaboration with misato surely felt too-good-to-be-true. no matter how much i look at it, the company greatly benefits from it, so it felt like it'd be unwise to turn it out down. if this were not personally brought to the table by miyoshi, it would have been too suspicious. that guy, he's got a good eye for people. maybe we should also give the HR position to him."—sakyo
"some regulars of mine were a fan of hers, they got excited when they realized she's acquainted with us in one of her broadcasts. they would often try to bribe me to bring her gifts, or ask for her autograph. when i told yua about it, she got so flustered her ears turned adorably red. she looks so confident in front of the camera, who would have known that she's actually a shy one in real life." —azuma
"yua-san's an actual angel. everyone loves her, that's a rule, so our troupe members often end up treating her preciously. she's closest to summer troupe and she would often say that she likes looking after the kids since she's an only child. nowadays, it's hard to imagine their little circle without her, she's become a fixed presence among them." —izumi
ran terada. 19 | mankai's mystery music producer, an eccentric 'ojousama' and musical prodigy. often seen in a variety of disguises, and branded as someone who does what she feels like.
"ran-san is a very upbeat person, it's always fun whenever she's around. apparently, she travels all the time so there are instances when she wouldn't show up for weeks or even a month. she always makes sure to bring back souvenirs though. citron once said that she's a very dutiful daughter-in-law though i have no idea what that means. anyway, it does felt like the family has grown ever since they joined." —sakuya
"i've heard of the name terada before...igawa said that dad mentioned a possible sponsorship deal with their company. if i'm not mistaken, the teradas are part of a wealthy conglomerate. i'm not prying since ran-san don't seem to like talking about her family, but there's no mistake that she's definitely part of that family." —tenma
"i only ever saw her hang around the spring troupe or with na... uhm, with the other girls and the director. heard from them she doesn't get along with settsu, well that's understandable. what do i think of her? since nami likes her, then she must be a good person." —juza
"that young lady is hard to deal with. i don't really understand what goes on in that head of hers but i have to remind her not to use the company to run away from her family. well, we agreed that her personal problems are her own and that her relationship with mankai would be strictly a professional one as there's only much that i can do to help. despite this, i am quite glad that she's getting along well with everyone. she's still young so she should at least experience to live like one." —sakyo
"ran brought a potted plant the other day, when i asked her what it was, she answered that she doesn't know. it was one of the things that she brought back from her recent travel citing that the vendor said it was a rare plant so she bought it for our garden. well, i couldn't tell what it was since it's barely grown but i do plan on trying my best to look after it and hope that it blooms." —tsumugi
"perhaps the most fitting word to describe her would be... unique? tsuzuru said that ran typically does her own thing in her own pace, often running around to drag him to different locations saying that she needs inspiration. that probably made her seem irresponsible and too free-sprited, but i have seen ran when she's too engrossed with work— her laser-focus won't let you distract her until she's done with what she's doing. others might have a problem with how unpredictable she gets sometimes but we in mankai don't really mind it since she always gets her work done in time. i think that's the most important thing to consider here." —izumi
writing a year's worth of brainstorming fried my brain bye
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chiaki-translation · 4 years
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SSR Kazunari [Mankai Glitter]: Backstage Translation
I’m back with Backstage Story Translation~ A bit overdue but it’s here~ Love this card and I’m very happy that I actually got him in my main. The translation will be under the cut as usual, enjoy~
Summary: Summer Troupe searching for Instablam Spot for Kazunari’s Birthday Celebration.
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Disclaimer:
A3! is owned by Liber Entertainment
Translator’s Note: Kazunari’s slang is hard. Please excuse me for my lack of creativity.
To Leo: Kazunari
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Kazunari:
Today’s lecture finally ended!
Time to go home~
Banri:
Oh, isn’t it Kazunari.
Are you going back now?
Kazunari:
Ah, Settzer! Yep yep, Settzer too?
Banri:
Yeah.
Then, let’s go together.
Kazunari:
Let’s go go~!
Banri:
Oh yeah, it’s going to be your birthday soon right.
Are you going to use ‘that’?
Kazunari:
Settzer, you actually remember my birthday!?
Also, by ‘that’ you mean the ‘Hello Celestial Sphere’?
Banri:
Yep, that one.
Kazunari:
Courz, I’m going to use it!
Banri:
During your birthday month, if you wish upon your star sign, your wish will be granted for 1 day. It’s that kind of item right.
Kazunari:
Yes! It’s such a fantastic item that’s overflowing with dreams!
Though, I haven’t thought of my wish at all~
Banri:
That’s surprising. I thought you would be one who immediately decides what to wish for.
Kazunari:
Cauz I have a lot of wishes!
Banri:
So that’s the problem.
Well, I do think that the ‘Celestial Sphere’ is an interesting thing too.
But you don’t actually know whether it will actually grant your wish or not right.
Kazunari:
Eh, but I don’t want to regret it after my wish came true?
As I thought, I have to carefully think of my wish, I just can’t decide!
<Shifts to Kazu’s Room>
Kazunari:
I’m home~
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Misumi:
Kazu, welcome home~
Muku:
Welcome back~
Kazunari:
Eh? Everyone from Summer Troupe is gathering here, what’s happening?
Ah! Are you guys maybe talking about my birthday!?
Tenma:
You know. It’s still too early isn’t it.
Kumon:
But you’re not exactly wrong, we are talking about Kazu-san’s birthday!
Kazunari:
You mean?
Muku:
How to say, we were talking about where will be a good place to celebrate Kazu-kun’s birthday…
Yuki:
We haven’t decided at all.
In the end it’s faster to just ask the actual person where he wants to go, that’s why we’ve all been waiting in your room.
Tenma:
We were planning to find Instablam-able place because we thought you will be happy with it.
Misumi:
But the one who knows those places best is Kazu after all~
Kumon:
Everyone will go to the place that Kazu-san wants to go and we will all celebrate together over there!
Kazunari:
Seriously…~
Everyone, thankz much~! I’m really happy!
I know! If that’s the case, I have a place that I want to go with everyone!
Let’s invite Director-chan too, then we will all go there during my birthday~
Yuki:
It’s decided immediately.
Kumon:
As expected of Kazu-kun!
You’re so well informed of all the fun Instablam Spot!
Muku:
I wonder what kind of place it will be?
I’m looking forward to going out and celebrating it with everyone!
<End of Part 1>
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Kazunari:
We’re here, Outlet Mall!
Muku:
Woah, there are a lot of different shops lining up, it’s so lively!
Misumi:
The place that Kazu-kun wants to go with everyone is here?
Kumon:
You want to go shopping with everyone?
Tenma:
Well, I guess that sounds like Kazunari to actually go shopping with everyone for his birthday celebration…
Kazunari:
Courz, going shopping with everyone will definitely be fun, but…
That’s not all!
Come here, come here!
Director:
Where are you going?
Kazunari:
Actually just beyond this, there is a totz cute picture spot~…
Tadaah! It’s over here!
…Wait, there’s nothing!?!?
Yuki:
There’s nothing over there.
Muku:
No, nothing…
Kazunari:
Eh, it was here just a while ago!
Wa, wa, wait!
Let me try to ask the Staff!
Ah, excuse me! There was an Instablam Spot over here previously right!?
Staff:
I’m really sorry. The Photo Spot over here has just been removed the other day…
Kazunari:
Eh, that’s…
Director:
That’s too bad… The timing is just bad huh.
Kazunari:
Uh, I wanted to take picture  with everyone here, it was a hyper cutesy Summer-like atmosphere…
Misumi:
Kazu, cheer up~
Kumon:
You’re right, see, since we’re here…!
Eh umm, is there any other thing…
Ah! Kazu-kun, look, look!
The café over there has a very big parfait!
Muku:
You’re right! There are a lot of ice creams and fruits on it, it looks so delicious and it looks cute too.
Kumon:
Let’s celebrate Kazu-kun’s birthday in that shop!
Director:
Yeah, you’re right.
Yuki:
Well, isn’t it fine.
Tenma:
We’ve come this far.
Come on, let’s go.
Kazunari:
Everyone… Thank you~
Alright, let’s go!
<Shifts to Café>
Waitress:
Sorry to keep you waiting.
It’s your Special Big Parfait.
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Kazunari:
Super lit tension!
So big!
Misumi:
Woah~! There’s a sparkler too~!
Director:
It looks so gorgeous and it looks delicious too!
Muku:
It really fits well for Kazu-kun’s birthday parfait.
Yuki:
Come on, Kazunari.
I’ll take a picture of you with the parfait, so move over there.
Kazunari:
Yukki, so nice…~
Yuki:
Shut up. Do it fast.
Kazunari:
Take it take it!
Yeay! Is it taken properly!?
Director:
Ahaha, what a great smile!
It was taken properly.
Tenma:
Alright, the drinks have come too.
Then let’s start…
Kazunari, happy birthday!
Summer Troupe:
Happy birthday!!
Kazunari:
Thank you!
As I thought, I’m so happy to be able to celebrate it with everyone~
Super happy you know!
Really really, thankz much~!
Muku:
Me too, I’m happy to celebrate it with you.
Misumi:
Me too~!
Kumon:
Me too!
Director:
Kazunari-kun, why don’t you try eating the parfait now?
Kazunari:
Yeah! Then, let’s eat!
Woah! This is lit, super delicious!
The original ice cream is the best!
Everyone try it too!
Misumi:
Waa, I’ll eat too~
Muku:
Then, I’ll eat too.
Yuki:
Yeah, the cookie on top is delicious too.
Tenma:
Hee, it’s really not bad at all.
<Shifts to Outdoor>
Kazunari:
Ha~! That was so interesting~!
The parfait was very delicious too, everyone went to different kind of shops too!
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Choice 1: You had fun shopping too right
Director:
You had fun shopping too right.
Kazunari:
Courz! Talking to everyone while looking at clothes and accessories is so vibe!
Tenma:
Everyone tried to find clothes and hats that will suit Kazunari, it was interesting.
Misumi:
Kazu’s fashion show looks so cool~!
Muku:
Yeah! He looks wonderful no matter what clothes he wear.
Kumon:
Everytime he came out from the changing room, he brings out a different atmosphere, it was so exciting!
Yuki:
I had a lot of fun too.
It’s a different way to celebrate a birthday for once.
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Choice 2: I’m glad that you can buy nice clothes too
Director:
I’m glad that you can buy nice clothes too.
Kazunari:
Yep!
But that moment I found that clothes, Director-chan also asked me at the exact same timing, “Kazunari-kun, how about that one?”
You know you know, I was so surprised!
Director:
The moment I laid my eyes on that clothes, I thought it’s exactly what Kazunari-kun likes.
Kazunari:
As expected of Director-chan, you know me so well!
I already like it from the first sight, but since Director-chan recommended it, I ended up buying it immediately.
Hehehe, I’m going to treasure it~!
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Kazunari:
Haa~ Even thought it would be perfect if we can take pictures in the photo spot too~
Director:
(Kazunari-kun, as expected he’s still a bit disappointed.)
Kazunari:
But, if MANKAI dorm becomes an Instablam Spot, we won’t have this kind of problem anymore.
Tenma:
What did you just say. It will be a problem if it suddenly becomes so flashy.
Director:
Ahaha.
It seems that it’s going to be fun if the atmosphere change though.
Kazunari:
Ah!!
I know! Isn’t it fine if I just wish to the ‘Celestial Sphere’!
Muku:
To ‘Hello Celestial Sphere’?
Yuki:
Eh, you’re going to use it for such things?
Kazunari:
It’s fine! I’m sure it’s going to be fun! I’ve decided!
Let’s go back to the dorm quickly and make a wish!
<Shifts to Kazu’s Room>
Misumi:
Here, kazu.
‘Hello Celestial Sphere’!
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Kumon:
There you go Kazu-kun, state your wish!
Kazunari:
Alright.
Hello, master of the star of Leo…
Make MANKAI dorm an Instablam spot please~!
<End of Part 2>
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Muku:
Kazu-kun, good morning!
Kazunari:
Muku-kun, morning~
(Hmm~, there’s nothing special in the room, everything looks normal as per usual…
Maybe the ‘Celestial Sphere’ is unable to grant wishes after all… That’s a bit disappointing.)
Muku:
Kazu-kun, you said that you have the first lesson today right?
Is it okay for you not to change now?
Kazunari:
Ah, I’ll change I’ll change!
<Short Time Skip>
Kazunari:
Okay, I’m done changing, let’s go and eat breakfast.
Muku:
Yeah!
<Shifts to Courtyard>
Kazunari:
!?
Eh! What’s this!
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Muku:
Kazu-kun, what happened…?
Kazunari:
Eh, but this object!
Why is this kind of object in our inner courtyard suddenly!?
Muku:
Object? It’s always been here…
Kazunari:
Re, really?
Muku:
Kazu-kun, are you perhaps feeling a bit tired?
You have been busy recently after all…
Kazunari:
Ye, yeah!
It’s fine so no worries!
(So this is…
My wish that has been granted!?)
Seriously!? This is so lit!)
<Shifts to Lounge>
Kazunari:
Woah! The lounge becomes super cutez too!
I have to take some pictures!
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Yuki:
…What’s that.
Tenma:
That guy, is he feeling tired or something?
Kazunari:
This is great!
Since everyone’s here, let’s all take a picture together~
Hey hey, Kumopi and Sumi too, come here!
Come, cheese!
Kumon:
Ch, cheese!
Misumi:
Triangle~!
Kazunari:
Next will be everyone from Summer Troupe!
*shutter *shutter
We take a lot of good pictures! Best!
The usual lounge feels calm, but this kind of lounge feels so fashionable, it’s a super nice feeling!
Kumon:
…Is, isn’t this the usual lounge…?
Kazunari:
Ahahaha!
<Shifts to Kazu’s Room, The Next Day>
Kazunari:
(Ha, I took a lot of pictures yesterday!
I mean the inner courtyard and the lounge becomes miraculously cute.
Let’s take a lot of pictures again today!)
<Shifts to Courtyard>
Kazunari:
Eh!?
The objects not here… why!?
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<Shifts to Lounge>
Kazunari:
Eh-…
Where did the fashionable lounge go!?
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Kumon:
Fashionable…?
Tenma:
Are you still asleep or something?
Misumi:
Kazu, are you sleepy~?
Kazunari:
No no, I mean come on!
Yesterday, everyone were taking pictures like this…
Eh!? The picture’s not here, they disappeared…
Seriously…
Yuki:
Maybe that’s just a dream, since you wanted to go to that Instablam Spot so much.
Kumon:
Kazu-san, cheer up!
Muku:
Ka, Kazu-kun. let’s find a wonderful Photo Spot together, then we can go and take pictures with everyone this time?
Misumi:
I’ll search too~!
Tenma:
There’s no other choice, I’m going to find one too.
Kazunari:
Mukkun… everyone…!
Right! Let’s find a place where everyone can have fun together!
<End of Part 3>
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romijuli · 3 years
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I was gonna talk about how excited I am for more backstage characters in Mankai specifically for OC friendship reasons but then I realized that more backstage staff probably means that Mankai’s been making a name for itself and getting bigger and better and now I’m EMOTIONAL—
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jumukus · 4 years
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A3! Event: Blooming Squadron Mankai Rangers Episode 7 Translation
It’s showtime! Names of their characters before transformation are literally the name of their voice actors so (lol) For Tenma and Tasuku, since their character names are Takuya, I’m putting their real names so you can differentiate who’s talking. Omi and Masumi play Bear and Fly respectivily but I’ll explain a little bit more about their names on T/N. 
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Hiro: It's about time for us to perform. Are you ready?
Omi: Yes!
Tenma: Since our rehearsal went smoothly, let's give it our all during the actual show as well.
Banri: Of course  we will.
Izumi: Looks like we have a lot of audience today.
Staff: Mankai Company, please get ready backstage!
Homare: Understood.
Izumi: I'll be watching from the audience seat, then. Good luck, guys!
Masumi: Make sure to watch over us.
Tasuku: Okay, we'll be going then.
Staff: Ensemble actors, please get ready as well.
Ensemble Man: …
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Takuya (Tenma): "Hey! Hello!"
Takuya (Tasuku): "You're as noisy as ever… Be quiet when entering a restaurant, at the very least."
Takuya (Tenma): "What the hell? Look at you, always trying to look cool when you're actually an awful guy."
Takuya (Tasuku): "What a coincidence, because I also think you're awful."
Takuya (Tenma): "What did you say!?"
Toshiyuki: "Since you two share the same name, you're getting along well today too."
Chiharu: "I'm not sure how you see that as 'getting along'."
"*sighs*... Super sentai heroes usually have at least a girl among them, right? Why does our group only consist of men…"
"I'll be more motivated if we have a girl here with us."
*sparkling sounds*
Takuya (Tasuku): "My transformation device is reacting!"
Takuya (Tenma): "We've gotta head to the site right away!"
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Daisuke: "..."
Takuya (Tenma): "Daisuke-san!? Why are you here…"
Chiharu: "Hey, now, I thought you were retiring? You're already at that age, aren't you?"
Daisuke: "Watch your mouth, boy. ...The situation has changed."
"It seems like… the enemy that we should have defeated before, Bear, is coming back."
Takuya (Tasuku): "What did you say…!? I'm sure we have defeated both Bear and his underlings with our own hands…!"
Underlings: "Hihi!!"
Toshiyuki: "--!"
"Please take a look at our enemies over there! Furthermore, the one leading them is…"
Fly: "..."
Takuya (Tenma): "That's Bear's right-hand man, Fly! Did he rise from the dead too!?"
Fly: "We've come back… You all are no match for our reborn Lord Bear."
Chiharu: "Wha…"
Fly: "Attack them!"
Underlings: "Hi! Hihi!!"
Takuya (Tenma): "At this rate we've got no choice but to defeat them again! Daisuke-san, please lend us your help!"
Daisuke: "Certainly."
Takuya (Tenma): "Let's go, Guys!"
Chiharu: "Yeah!"
Red: "The Raging Sun, Mankai Red!"
Black: "The Ebony Breeze, Mankai Black!"
Gold: "The Golden Land, Mankai Gold!"
Silver: "The Glistening Vigor, Mankai Silver!"
White: "The Pure White Light, Mankai White!"
Rangers: "Together, we are Blooming Squadron Mankai Rangers!"
Child A: Whoa, so cool!
Child B: Go get 'em, Mankai Rangers!
Underlings: "Hihi!"
Black: "Ha! Take this!"
Gold: "Oopsies… Eat this!"
Silver: "You're not getting away!"
Red: "Hey, hey, hey~!"
Bear: "...It's been a while, Mankai Rangers."
Red: "There you are… Bear."
Bear: "Fufufu… Mankind shall perish from this world so this will become a world that we rule!"
Fly: "Be terrified of Lord Bear's strength!"
Bear: "Eat this…!"
*attacks*
Silver: "Wha…!"
Gold: "Ugh…!?"
Black: "Wha, what kind of power is this…"
Red: "Guys…"
Fly: "Mules! Get them!"
Underlings: "Hihi!!"
White: "Ugh…"
"Calm down! We still have power!"
Red: "He's right… As if we're going to give up! Let's join our forces, guys!"
Black: "Yeah…!"
Gold: "Leave it to me!"
Silver: "That's right…!"
White: "Let's go!"
Red: "Let's show them the power of our bond!"
Rangers: "Mankai Flower Fling Arrow!!"
*attacks*
Fly: "Urgh…!?"
Bear: "How in the world…!? We're not supposed to be…"
"...Aarrgh!"
Child A: You did it! Mankai Ranger!
Child B: Amazing! So cool!
*applause*
T/N:
Now, getting to Omi and Masumi’s characters... First Omi’s character Bear is based on Kumagai Kentarou’s nickname which is Kuma, and as you may already know, Kuma is Bear in Japanese. Moving on to Masumi’s character Fly, I actually find two theories about this, with the first one being the fact that Fly is written as Furai in Japanese and it might be a twist of Shirai Yusuke’s name. Second, it’s actually referring to Shirai acting out as Fly during one of the past Boueibu stream that you can watch here. (I’m actually more convinced in the second one www.)
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tsukishima44 · 4 years
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Day 5- Outside Work
Kazunari was dragging an excited Misumi and a scowling Masumi to a public bath.
“Come on! The others are already waiting!”
“Will there be triangles, Kazu-kun?”
“Yes there is! The bathtub in this bath was extraordinary! They are in triangle shapes!”
“Triangles~triangles~”
“I don’t want to go there..unless Izumi is inside too”
“You can’t take a bath with a girl too!”
“I can...I’m her-”
He cut his own words.
Kazunari sighed.
He has no problem being Misumi’s courrier. Masumi on the other hand was much much more a problem. Ever since the day Izumi actually introduced Tetsuro, the backstage staff, as her boyfriend, Masumi was in a depressed state.
Unexpectedly, Sakyo the residence yakuza was also heart broken. In fact, he was more depressed than Masumi. But he was better now in his new relationship with Omi. The college student had confessed to having fallen in love with the older since the first time they met.
After Tsuzuru brought Masumi’s problem in surface, Taichi have the idea of bathing together. He talked about the Autumn Troupe’s day of bathing together and how it deepen their relationship.
Since the dorm’s bath was not enough to contain 20 males, they decided to rent a public bath for two hours, courtesy of Summer Troupe biggest funder.
Although Masumi was a pain in the arse, Kazunari couldn’t help but be happy. A long time ago he was still an insecure child, afraid of being left by his friends. Now here he was, being his extra self and still considered as part of the Mankai Family.
Outside their work, nobody could guess the bond between actors. They could pretend to be friend, family, lovers on stage. Not many could have real family inside and outside the stage, unlike them in Mankai Family.
“Oi, blondie..what are you stopping for?”
Kazunari bursted out of his bubble to face Masumi.
“Kazu okay? Here, have a triangle”
Misumi asked, his teal orbs full of worry, and handed him an onigiri.
“You will be happier with triangle~”
“Who would be happy, you idiot”
Kazunari smiled. Definitely noticable by his friends.
“See? Kazu loves triangle~”
Masumi clicked his tongue in annoyance.
“Whatever..let’s just get this over with. Are you coming?”
Kazunari ran to follow them.
“Hai hai!!”
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usotranslations · 3 years
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Christmas Voice Lines || Backstage Staff
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Uuh uu… Hurts… I ate too much cake… Fushimi-kun’s food is delicious as always… 
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……….it’s snowing ………a dream… powdered snow …………….does that guy see it?
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Ah, Aniki![1] Santa came to the dorms, I saw him! I’m serious!
[1] Aniki refers to big brother or a superior and in this context, Sakoda is talking to Sakyo
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rainbowpacifiers · 3 years
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Twin Kingdoms (A3! Event story) - Chapter 2
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Chapter 1 | Index | Chapter 3
Tsuzuru: ...Director, this is edible, right? Izumi: P- probably? It's not decoration, is it? Tsuzuru: It's too complicated, I want them to bring out the raw ingredients altogether. Izumi: Haha...I feel you. Madoka: This is delicious. Reni: Yeah, the sauce's sourness works really well. Tsuzuru: Even though I'm eating something definitely fine, it tastes bland... Izumi: (That's what I think too, but Tsuzuru-kun is super nervous.) Izumi: Tsuzuru-kun, you alright? Reni: Are you not feeling well? Tsuzuru: N, no, I'm fine. Reni: I heard you'd be nervous if you met with me directly, so I thought we'd do it during a meal while in a relaxed atmosphere. Tsuzuru: Th, thank you. Izumi: (Though this restaurant doesn't really give off a relaxed atmosphere at all...) Izumi: This sort of establishment makes you nervous in another sense, doesn't it? Madoka: If you concentrate on the food, it might distract you a little. It really is delicious. Tsuzuru: I see... Izumi: You're right, coming to a restaurant like this is rare and it'd be a waste not to enjoy the taste. Tsuzuru: That's true. Izumi: Speaking of, we saw "Fervent Islands" the other day. The atmosphere of your rehearsals was nice, it was super inspiring. Reni: Yeah, unlike before, discussions have become livelier, which our troupe members got seemingly all passionate about. Tsuzuru: Ah, also, the play that was featured on the programme, I went to see it before with Ikaruga-san, and the composition of it was incredibly interesting. Reni: That was Madoka's idea. Madoka: Thank you. Tsuzuru: How do you go about constructing your stories each time, Madoka? Madoka: I receive the motif from Kamikizaka-san and then I often expand on my image. Madoka: I create a rough plot outline and then I fill it up with details while in discussion with Kamikizaka-san. Madoka: How about you, Minagi-san? Tsuzuru: Often, we first hold a meeting with the troupe members and come up with ideas, and then, I make the plot. Tsuzuru: I listen to individual requests and try to incorporate them too. Madoka: So you hear directly from the troupe members! It sounds tough since you have to cover a lot of ground. Tsuzuru: Hm, but what's interesting is that thanks to these unexpected ideas, it develops in a direction that you wouldn't think of yourself. Madoka: I see... Izumi: (Tsuzuru-kun was able to calm his nerves a little.)
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Reni: By the way, about the scenario for the collaboration play... Reni: Fundamentally, it was supposed to be written by Madoka, but since this is a collaboration, how about making it a joint script with Minagi? Reni: "Stray Devil Blues" from the other time was very well done. I was thinking that I definitely wanted to take this opportunity to work together with Minagi. Tsuzuru: M, me? Izumi: Isn't that fine, Tsuzuru-kun? I believe it'll be a great experience. Madoka: I have never collaborated properly with anyone before, so I'd really appreciate it too. Tsuzuru: I don't have any experience either, but I'd like to give it a try. Looking forward to working with you. Izumi: (There is also the matter of the 'material' that dad and Hakkaku-san left behind for us...) Izumi: (I'm sure that the experience of working together with Madoka-kun will be stimulating. It should also be useful for writing screenplays for Mankai performances.) Reni: It would probably be difficult for the two of you to come up with ideas here and now. Try to discuss it amongst the two of you on another occasion. Reni: This time, I'd like to leave it to your free conception. Tsuzuru: Is that okay? Madoka: I'll try my best! Tsuzuru: Err, well, for now...shall we exchange LIME IDs? Madoka: Y, yes! Thank you. Reni: Although it's a collaboration, it will be a play with GOD Troupe at its core, performed at GOD Theatre. We will take care of any necessary expenses. Reni: Regarding the production, I would like the backstage team on MANKAI Company's side to actively mix with the staff and make use of their talents. Reni: This should make for a nice experience for GOD Troupe's creative staff as well. Izumi: Thank you! This new challenge should be a good study for our members too. Izumi: (I'm sure they can do it with a budget that is several times more than our usual...! Azami-kun and Yuki-kun will be happy.) Izumi: (Since Sakyo-san negotiated the distribution of income, the terms are favourable. This is really a big opportunity for us.) Reni: The collaboration this time will be an important challenge for GOD Troupe as well. Reni: As one of the new initiatives, I intend to hold auditions for the cast of this performance among all members, trainees included. Izumi: Huh? Madoka: Auditions? Izumi: (I thought for sure the lead would be the top actor, Shift-kun..) Reni: In order to form a new GOD Troupe from now on,  I would like to have people with strong sentiments stand in the centre. Izumi: (Kamikizaka-san is thinking of this collaboration as a very important play.) Izumi: (How should we make our decision?...) Izumi: (That the board of directors will come to watch means that this will become an essential performance for us in order to gain a foothold in the Fleur Awards.) Izumi: (To that extent, the performing members ought to be under a lot of pressure.) Izumi: (On top of that, it will be put on stage at GOD Theatre and not our home, the MANKAI Theatre.) Izumi: (I could feel out the members who've already stood on stage at GOD Theatre once...) Izumi: (For the time being, let's worry about this after seeing the completed script.)
Reni: Alright, we will now hold the auditions for the main cast of the collaboration performance between GOD Troupe and MANKAI Company. Reni: As judges this time, we have members from MANKAI Company joining us. Reni: If you could give a short self-introduction--. Izumi: I am the supervising general director, Tachibana Izumi. It's nice to meet you. Tsuzuru: I, I'm in charge of the screenplays at MANKAI Company, Minagi Tsuzuru. I look forward to working with you. Madoka: I believe there are some of you who know me, but... I'm responsible for the scripts at GOD Troupe, Ikaruga Madoka. Pleased to meet you. Izumi: (The plot that Tsuzuru-kun and Madoka-kun made up... I would have never thought that they would make two countries appear in order to take advantage of the characteristics of the two theatre companies.) Izumi: (It was unexpected, but it's a really great idea and fitting for a collaboration play.) Tsuzuru: (The ice country that Tsuzuru-kun created while imagining GOD Troupe, and Madoka-kun's fire country with MANKAI Company in mind...) Izumi: (I think they said that they each made a draft of the country that reflected their image of the other theatre company? What a fun challenge.) Reni: Today, we will determine two people for the main cast compromising the country of ice, representing GOD Troupe. Reni: I will make the final decision, but I also intend to ask for the opinions of MANKAI Company's side. Reni: Alright then, all but the first group, exit the room. Troupe members: Yes! Reni: Recite your name and your scenario lines in order, one of by one.
Reni: That was all of them. Tsuzuru: ...As I thought, everyone's really good. Izumi: They all have the basics down, the trainees included. A wide variety of people. Reni: ....This was the only task planned, but I will make a sudden addition. Reni: Improvise for your respective role and demonstrate original lines. Izumi: Eh!? Tsuzuru: That, that's sudden. Troupe member A: Improvise... Troupe member B: Original, huh?.... Madoka: This might be difficult even if they're told to do it for the role, since only the plot has been decided so far. Tsuzuru: That's true... Troupe member A: Something like improv is rare, isn't it?.... Troupe member B: Yeah, up until now, we've been told to stay faithful to the lines in the screenplay.... Izumi: (Looks like Kamikizaka-san hasn't really asked them for improvisation very often.) Izumi: (If I remember right, what GOD Troupe conveyed during the act-off was the appearance of pursuing the actual ideals inside Kamikizaka-san with all of its troupe members...) Izumi: (It didn't really have the image of demanding independence of individual actors or of emphasizing their individuality.) Izumi: (This might be one of Kamikizaka-san's changes, which I felt during "Fervent Islands" too.)
Reni: The next group is the last one. Enter. Haruto: Pardon me. Shift: Excuse me. Izumi: (Shift-kun is waving at Madoka-kun. As always, he's quite at ease.) Izumi: (Haruto-kun has a stiff expression, but he's earnest. I feel an uncommon preparedness for the audition...)
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A3! Settsu Banri Valentine’s SSR 「Alluring Orangette」Backstage Story - Merci Orangette / 1
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Izumi: Hmm, what should I do......
Banri: Oh, it’s a recipe book of confectioneries. Is it perhaps for Valentine’s?
Izumi: That’s right. I thought I might as well make some for everyone.
Banri: Might as well? As our Director, you should put in more effort for the chocolates.
Izumi: Is that something the person who will be receiving my chocolates say?
Banri: I mean, you even bought a recipe book for it. Why not?
Izumi: Actually, while watching TV with everyone some time ago...
Yuki: Ah, this chef is appearing on TV again. We see him quite often recently.
Izumi: The food he makes always looks extremely delicious, right.
Kazunari: No no, if it is about cooking, our very own Ultra Chefs won’t lose either! Right? Omimi and Director-chan!
Yuki: Well, it’s true that the meals here are always really delicious and of high quality.
Omi:  That’s great to hear. I’m really flattered that you’d say that.
Taichi: I really like Tsuzuru-kun’s “THE☆MEN’S COOKING” style of food too! And without any doubt, Director-sensei’s curry is also one of my favorites!
Kazunari: You bet! Director-chan’s curry is already Pro Level! So much so that we can open Curry House MANKAI any time!
Izumi: For a moment there, I actually thought about doing that seriously.
Omi: Then, that’ll make us troupe members cum staff of a curry house.
Yuki:  Somebody, stop them. Seriously, I don’t know whether I should call you a Curry Alien or a Curry Maniac. If we leave you alone, you’d probably be the type of person to have curry for all your meals for an entire week.
Izumi: ???
Yuki: Hey, don’t look at me like as if you don’t know what’s wrong with it.
Kazunari: Rest assured, Director-chan! I think it’s really lovely how your eyes sparkle and get all serious the moment you talk about curry!
Taichi: Just as I thought, if one can cook, they’d be pretty popular~ Come to think of it, how did Omi-kun learn how to cook?
Omi: My family is made up of guys entirely. So, I kind of just picked it up as I was doing it. Well, I’d look for recipes on the internet and take a look at recipe books as I slowly expand my repertoire bit by bit.
Kazunari: As expected of Omimi~! I totally respect you! MANKAI Company’s Three-star Cheft!
Izumi: The internet or cook books, hmm... (Come to think of it, Valentine’s is just around the corner. Maybe I should buy a recipe book sometimes too.)
Izumi: Thus with that, I went to the book store to search for something that looked simple.
Banri: I see.
Izumi: But, there’s so many to choose from so I’m kind of troubled. As I thought I should make--
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Banri: Just don’t make curry, yeah?
Izumi: Eh, how did you know?
Banri: No, it’d be weirder if I couldn’t tell from how that conversation was going.
Izumi: I thought Curry Chocolates would be a genius idea though. You know, people add chocolates into curry as a secret ingredient, right? So, maybe the opposite might work too?
Banri: No no no, that’s kinda pushing it. Moreover, you’re not making use of the recipe book you went out of your way to get.
Izumi: I thought that maybe it’d be surprisingly delicious.
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Banri: There’s not gonna be any surprises about that.
Izumi: So, it won’t work out?
Banri: I’m glad I stopped her...... I just saved MANKAI Company’s Valentine’s.
Izumi: Then, what would be good? Ah, it seems nice if I were to add some spices into this milk chocolate.
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Banri: There’s nothing on the recipe that told you to add spices! How the heck did you even think about adding spices?
Izumi: I mean, in curry, the taste would change even if I added a little bit of different spices and it would turn out superbly good.
Banri: Stop linking chocolate making to curry.
Izumi: Ah, this recipe seems to go great with spices!
Banri: Listen to me!
Izumi: This chocolate...... Seems like a perfect secret ingredient for curry. I shall try it out next time.
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Banri: Okay, let’s forget about curry for a while, Director-chan.
Izumi: This is not going to work. Even if I stare at the recipe book, nothing good really comes to mind. ...... Right, since I’m planning to go shopping tomorrow anyways, it might be better to think about what to make as I am buying the ingredients.
Banri: Ah-, it might be better that way......
Izumi: That’s right, Banri-kun, are you free tomorrow? Since you have good tastes, could you come along and give some advice?
Banri: Eh-...... (To be honest, it’s a pain... But, it’d be terrible if she made curry chocolates......) Alright. Since I got myself into this, can’t really back out now. I’ll accompany you for the shopping tomorrow afternoon.
Izumi: Thanks! I look forward to it!
To be continued in Merci Orangette / 2
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SSR Tasuku [Solid Mankai Black]: Backstage Translation
Distraction is real, I will upload the epilogue in a few mins after this one...
Anyway, literal translation for the card name is ‘Jet Black Mankai Black’, but repeating the word ‘Black’ in English sounds very awkward so I got a suggestion to put it as ‘Solid’ for ‘Solid Black’ instead.
Summary:
Touring with Tasuku that ends up with more shenanigans. I’m still suck at summary, please excuse me.
Translation is under the cut as per usual and the card I’m referring to is this one, chuuni Tasuku~ Enjoy~
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Disclaimer:
A3! is owned by Liber Entertainment
Translator’s Note: Retort pouch curry is packaged curry(?). Just google it if you want to see how it looks like I guess.
Gakuran is a type of Japanese school uniform.
Youth Extra Appearance
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Director:
Yeah, it’s delicious!
Kumon:
This sandwich is so delicious!
Omi:
That’s great.
Juza too, would you like to add some cream?
Juza:
Yeah.
Tasuku:
Morning.
Director:
Good morning. Were you running again?
Tasuku:
No, I was riding the bike today.
I didn’t let it run recently.
But I was thinking that I want to go touring soon.
Omi:
Ah, that sounds great.
The weather’s nice recently too.
Juza:
Right.
Kumon:
I also want to ride behind my brother again~!
Juza:
Yeah, I’ll let you ride behind me next time.
Kumon:
Alright~! It’s a promise!
TV:
“Wolf Ranger, assembled!”
Director:
Ah, that’s the show I saw last time.
Kumon:
It seems to be the current Sentai series!
Juza:
He… It’s that kind of feels.
Tasuku:
Director:
(Tasuku-san’s staring intently at the television.
He might have been influenced  by Shouta-kun.)
<Shifts to Door>
Director:
Coming.
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Delivery Man:
You have a delivery.
Director:
Thank you so much.
Mid-year gift…
I wonder who it’s from.
(The sender is… Hero Show management company?
They went all the way to send this to us.)
<Shifts to Lounge>
Director:
(I wonder what’s inside.)
Tasuku:
What’s with the stuffs.
Director:
Tasuku-san, what a great timing!
It’s a mid-year gift we received from the Hero Show management company from that time.
Tasuku:
Hee, I see.
What’s inside?
Director:
I’m going to open it now—
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Tasuku:
This is…
Director:
Previous generation Sentai Heroes’ retort-pouch curry…!
Tasuku:
If you look at it closely, it seems to be made for children.
Director:
The tension’s getting pretty high with this much packed inside.
In addition, it’s curry too…!
Tasuku:
It’s not only curry, it seems that there’s a postcard inside too.
Director:
Ah, you’re right.
Eh umm—
“Thank you for the previous time.
If you would like, please enjoy it with everyone.”
They even write the postcard politely… I have to send my gratitude to them later.
The photos at the back looks very beautiful too.
Tasuku:
It seems to be a port somewhere.
Director:
Perhaps, it’s a sacred place from the Hero Series or something.
Tasuku:
…I see.
It doesn’t seem to be a mistake.
Director:
Really?
Tasuku:
Like what Director said, it looks like a famous garden from a location in the Sentai series.
Look, this one.
Director:
Ah, you’re right…!
I don’t expect it to really be a sacred place…
After saying that, now I feel like going there~
It’s such a beautiful place after all.
Tasuku:
Then, why don’t we go together?
Director:
Eh, really, is it fine?
Tasuku:
It was just right that I was thinking of letting my bike run a bit more.
The distance seems just nice too if it’s this place.
Director:
I want to go!
(Touring with Tasuku-san, I’m looking forward to it.)
<End of Part 1>
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Director:
I’m glad it’s sunny today.
I’m looking forward to spend the day with you!
Tasuku:
Yeah. It’s the ideal weather for touring.
Director:
It’s been a while since I wear this helmet that I’ve received from Tasuku-san.
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Tasuku:
Have you forgotten how to fasten the helmet?
Director:
I’m fine, I remember it properly!
…There, I’m done!
Tasuku:
The front belt, it’s twisted you know.
Director:
Really? ….Ah, here is it.
Eh umm… Eh?
Tasuku:
Geez… Come, turn this way.
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Director:
Sorry, thank you for fixing it.
Tasuku:
Then, let’s go.
Director:
Yes!
<Shifts to Park>
Director:
Fuh… The wind feels great!
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Tasuku:
It’s been a while since I let it run, as expected it feels nice.
Director:
The scenery’s beautiful too, since we’re here why don’t we take a short walk.
Tasuku:
Yeah.
Director:
…Hmm? It seems that people are gathering over there.
I wonder what’s happening?
Tasuku:
They have equipment around, is it a shooting?
Staff:
Eh, are you perhaps, Tasuku?
Tasuku:
…Yoshida-san?
Director:
(It’s Tasuku-san’s acquaintance I guess?)
Yoshida:
Are you still doing theatre?
Tasuku:
Still continuing.
Yoshida:
…I see.
That woman over there…  Perhaps, your girlfriend?
Director:
Eh! No no, you’re mistaken!
Tasuku:
She’s the director of my theatre troupe.
Yoshida:
Theatre troupe…? If that’s the case then just nice!
Tasuku:
Yes?
Yoshida:
Actually, we’re in the middle of shooting a special program for a Sentai series now, there’s a vacancy for extras and I need to make the arrangement for it.
If you’re fine with it, can I get the two of you to make the appearance.
Director:
Eh!?
Yoshida:
It’s a role with one or two lines, but of course, I believe that Tasuku-san and troupe director-san are used to it right.
Can I request for your help, please?
Director:
I’m sorry, but I myself have stayed away from performance for a while…
Anyway, I’m not confident in acting.
Yoshida:
It’s fine. You just need to appear for a little bit!
It’s the role of teenage student couple, so I want you to wear school uniform though…
Director:
School uniform!?
(In addition, the role of student couple…)
Yoshida:
There’s only one line for the dialogue.
Think of it as helping others!
Director:
Even if you say that…
Tasuku:
Yoshida-san, I’m sure you know my age.
I don’t think I can wear that kind of thing.
Yoshida:
If you decide to appear, I’ll put your names on the ending credit as well.
I can put the troupe name in too if you want to.
Director:
Ending credit…? Are you for real?
Yoshida:
Of course., since I’m asking for a favour from you guys.
Director:
Tasuku:
Oi… You don’t say.
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Director:
Tasuku-san, should we do it?
Tasuku:
…Are you serious?
Director:
If it’s this way, it might become a good publicity for the theatre troupe.
Yoshida:
Yes yes, you don’t know when another chance like this might come up again.
Director:
Let’s do it!
I’ll do my best with all I have too…!
Yoshida:
I’ll depend on you too, Tasuku.
Tasuku:
…Hah, I have no choice right.
<End of Part 2>
Director:
(I tried taking it for myself and change, but…
As expected, I’m not comfortable wearing a school uniform.
I wonder if Tasuku-san’s done changing?)
Tasuku:
I can’t believe I’m wearing a school uniform at this age.
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Director:
Eh… Tasuku-san, don’t look so uncomfortable with it!
Tasuku:
How can I not.
I can’t help but to think of what age I would be this year.
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Choice 1: You look really cool.
Director:
I’m not flattering you, but it really looks cool on you.
Tasuku:
Geez…
…If you say that, it fits Director pretty well too.
Director:
Eh? Really?
Tasuku:
Yeah, don’t look so uncomfortable with it.
Director:
That, what do you mean by that!
Tasuku:
I’m just joking. It really fits you.
Director:
…If Tasuku-san said so, I guess I feel a bit more confident now.
Tasuku:
You’re such a simple person.
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Choice 2: It sure looks  fresh.
Director:
It feels like I’m meeting the high school version of Tasuku-san, it sure is a fresh feeling.
Tasuku:
My body is of an adult though.
Director:
Tasuku-san, if I’m not wrong your high school wears gakuran too right.
After all, I wasn’t able to see Tasuku-san’s photos…
Tasuku:
Does that kind of thing happened…
Eh, was it the time when we went to Tsumugi’s house.
Director:
But, I can’t help to think that it will feel exactly like this and it’s cute.
Tasuku:
…I want you to tell me how you can look at it as cute.
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Tasuku:
To appear in this kind of role, definitely don’t tell anyone on the troupe.
Director:
You’re right… Even if it’s for the sake of publicizing, I’m still against wearing school uniform.
Yoshida:
Oh, it seems that you guys are ready.
It fits the two of you very well!
Well then, can I give you a brief explanation.
Tasuku:
Understood.
Director:
Pl, pleased to work with you!
<Shifts to Dorm>
Kumon:
Today’s breakfast is delicious as always!
Azuma:
Thanks for the meal.
Director:
Azuma-san, would you like to drink some coffee?
Azuma:
Thank you.
Tasuku:
Morning.
Director:
Ah, Tasuku-san.
Breakfast is ready.
TV:
“Following this, a large gathering of Sentai heroes from previous generation! Look forward to it!”
Kumon:
Eh, it seems that there will be another new Sentai series starting!
Azuma:
Hee, it seems that they’re doing a special program.
Director:
(Eh, is this maybe…)
Narration:
“This is a Port Town somewhere in the world…
People lived in peace.”
Director:
“Today’s date was fun. Thank you.”
Tasuku:
“Me too.
…Let’s go out like this again together someday.”
Kumon:
Hmm? Hmm?
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Wait, I can’t tell from afar but…
These two, isn’t it Director and Tasuku-san!?
Azuma:
You’re right.
Fufu, I never thought I’ll be able to see the two of you in school uniform.
Kumon:
A couple role some more! Amazing!
Tasuku:
… Haa.
Director:
(We got found out so fast…!)
No, there’s a reason for this…
Masumi:
What’s this, what’s the meaning of this.
Director:
Masumi-kun!?
Tasuku:
Since when…
Azuma:
You got found out by the person you don’t want to find out the most.
Director:
Eh, this is more or less, a job that we took for publicity purposes…
Masumi:
I also want a uniform date with you.
Director;
Eh? That!?
Masumi:
It’s not fair if it’s only Tasuku who can have a uniform date with you.
Director:
For the uniform to have such force…
But anyway, Masumi-kun have also graduated from high school, right?
Masumi:
Even Tasuku wore it, so I thought it’s fine for me to wear it too.
Tasuku:
… This, I guess you won’t listen to whatever we say.
Director:
Wait, Tasuku-san!?
Aren’t you going to help me!
Kumon:
Masumi-san, you’re the same as ever~!
Azuma:
Fufu, it seems this battle will continue for a while.
<End of Part 3>
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Re:FebMAGIC 1/11
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Summary: The actors of Mankai Company are going to be participating in the well-loved ‘Actor’s Cafe’ event! This year the themes are a little different than last, including a glasses theme...
THIS IS A 10 PART STORY WITH AN EPILOGUE.
[part 1] [part 2] [part 3] [part 4] [part 5] [part 6] [part 7] [part 8] [part 9] [part 10]
Epilogue “Happy Valentines”
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Izumi  
Is everyone here?
Sakuya  
Spring troupe here, all present!
Tenma  
Summer too.
Banri  
Autumn troupe all good.
Tsumugi  
Everyone in Winter Troupe is also present.
Izumi  
Thank you so much. So, let’s begin. I have a favour to ask of you guys. Well I have this stuff here and...
Tenma  
.... Hey, I totally remember that thing you have in that paper bag. Banri  It’s.... it’s an apron, of course.
Citron  
Looks like pajamas!
Tsuzuru  
Now that you say that I think I remember....
Masumi  
We did it last year too.
Izumi  
I had a feeling everyone would catch on. We will also be hosting the Valentine’s Day exclusive Actor’s Cafe this year too.
Azami  
Actor’s Cafe?
Kazunari  
Yea the actor’s Cafe is well, I guess you could call just a theme cafe!
Homare  
The staff are all actors that rotate each day serving customers. 
Tenma  
During last year’s during the event, we performed in a segment called “Theatre Time” where we performed an etude with a given scenario .
Itaru  
Honestly that was the only unreasonable part of the job....
Omi  
Oh, I got the feeling that it helped us train our acting skills.
Muku  
That’s right..! Even though it was a little rough at times, it was fun just being together.
Kumon  
Wow~! That  does sound pretty fun! Did the whole troupe do it?
Juza  
Yea. Last year everyone had to work a shift.
Kazunari  
Yea, it was a pretty exciting Valentine’s Day. Even on SNS, people wouldn’t stop talking about it~!
Taichi  
Wow I’m feeling nostalgic~! The theme for last year’s event was ‘family’ and we each played a role of one of six brothers as we served the customers.
Izumi  
That’s right! However last year they announced the theme the day of, but this year they gave us the theme ahead of time.
Azuma  
Oh, yes that is different from how they did it last year.
Tsuzuru  
Well knowing the theme beforehand gives us time to think about who will be working when and such, bless us.
Izumi 
 This is the theme list.
Misumi  
Wow, so many themes!
Guy  
For my teacher, my brother..
Matsukawa 
.. OH!! One of the themes is, ‘glasses’!
Could this be… My big break!?
Sakyo  
What the hell are you saying? You’re supposed to be helping backstage.
Banri  
Anyway, that glasses theme sounds a bit tough, don’t you think? It stands out from the others on the list too.
Izumi  
Glasses hmm.. But I think it shouldn’t be too hard to pick people who fit the theme, right?
Chikage  
.. Director, I think I know what you’re thinking,
Sakyo  
Tch.
Izumi  
Ahaha, sorry, well umm..
Sakuya  
So does that mean it’s decided? I think the ones who would do the best are the ones who already wear glasses all the tine.
Tasuku  
That is true. If those two do not have any objections, let’s go with them for this theme.
Kazunari  
Ah, how about I join the glasses-wearers line up too? My eyesight’s pretty bad so I’ve worn glasses before!
Yuki  
If that’s your reasoning, then should the deciding factor should be people with bad eye sight, right?
Izumi  
I see, yea maybe we should go with that.... Alright then, let’s see a show of hands of who has bad eye sight!
To be continued.... Read part 2 here!
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