#yuzo kashima

[izumi-fanclub]

A3! Event Story Translation “NEW ERA GARDEN” [Chapter 4]

An episode dedicated to Kasumi's feelings about his role and his past as a leader.

Kasumi

“Toshi-san, there’s this interesting rumor I’ve heard from an older lady.”

It’s hard to get the intonation right… The emphasis should be here…

“Kondo-san, I’ll stand guard here! I won’t let anyone escape!”

Kaede

Papa, are you playing as a woman?

Tsubaki

Or are you playing a guy?

Sakura

Which is it~?

Kasumi

Uh… Actually…

Kasumi

…Y-Yukio-san, this… is a mistake, right…?

Yukio

It’s not.

Kasumi

Eeh!? B-but I can’t believe I’m the only double cast…

Yukio

As for you, I wanted to see you play as both Kimigiku and Todo Heisuke.

You played Lady Shizuka in “Traces of a Dream” already, and just playing the beautiful Kimigiku is boring, isn’t it?

And I also want as many people as possible for the Ikedaya incident scene.

Kasumi

No, no, no, no way! I wouldn’t care much if it’s just a female only role, but I’ve been blank for too long and yet you already want me in the Ikedaya fight…!

It’s like a neighborhood kid getting caught in a gang leader fight!

Yukio

It’ll be fine. Yuzo said he’ll teach you.

Yuzo

…Yeah. Leave it to me. I’ll put you through the Shinsengumi hazing process.

Kasumi

!!!

Kasumi

(...Yuzo looked like a complete bully that time.)

This time, papa will play as two people, two roles at once, it’ll be a lot of work.

Kaede

You should practice a lot, then. Kaede and her friends always practice a lot of dances at the nursery.

Tsubaki

Do it everyday. You have to get it right.

Sakura

You’ll be able to do it after enough practice.

Kaede

Let’s play over there so we don’t get in the way.

Tsubaki

Okie!

Sakura

Good luck, papa~.

Kasumi

T-thanks…

…Sigh.

*He flips the page*

…

(In the other play I acted as Lady Shizuka after a long while of not playing female characters, and I got a lot of compliments from a lot of people. I'm looking forward to playing Kimigiku.)

(The only problem is Todo Heisuke… Hopefully… I’ll get the hang of it after some practice.)

(Now that I think about it, I remember the first time I was on stage there were three sword fights, it was a mess…)

“...Haah, haah, my bad…”

I’d be on my knees at first, it was hard to get up.

My body ached everywhere and my body felt heavy like steel.

It was as if the gravity only changed around me and pulled me down.

“...If the leader’s gonna be like this, there’s nothing to discuss, shouldn’t we just replace this guy?”

Syu-san’s bluntness and arrogance was nothing out of the ordinary, but it struck my heart this time.

I was pathetic and remorseful, I couldn’t even get myself to face them.

It was the first time I was assigned a role where I had to fight.

No matter how much I practiced, no matter how slow I took my time, I couldn’t reenact the movements properly at all.

I looked like I was doing a Lantern festival dance instead of having the form of a swordsman.

It’s no wonder that Syu-san, who taught it, was dismayed.

“Alright well, let’s leave the fight scene at that for today before you get hurt.”

I heard Yukio-san’s gentle voice interrupt and just bowed my head, devastated by my own shortcomings.

“...”

Yuzo looked at me like he wanted to tell me something, but with the state of my mind, I couldn't take another word, I left the rehearsal room as if to escape.

“...Today’s the day I’ll get it right.”

The next morning, I was determined and went to the rehearsal room early.

“Well, aren't you early?” “Eh, Yuzo? Why are you…”

Immediately after that, he threw a wooden sword at me and Yuzo told me to prepare myself.

“Get in form.”

Subconsciously, I handled the wooden sword as Syu-san had taught me.

“Try to move the same way as I do.”

“But, Yuzo, your role…”

“I already got your movements memorized in my head. Try to keep up the pace.”

“—T-thanks.”

Repeating it over and over and adjusting the speed, eventually I got it right for the first time.

“Yes! Finally!”

I was able to keep up with the other members at the same pace.

The joy of being able to do something I couldn’t before welled up deep inside me.

“This is just the beginning. Go show Syu-san, that this role is yours alone.”

“...Yeah!”

Yuzo usually only smacktalks me, but he helps me out so casually like this when I’m going through something difficult.

He really is a reliable childhood friend.

As a way to show my gratitude for being helped like this,

I definitely made that role mine, and mine alone.

I made up my mind and got back into the flow of things.

Kasumi

(Back then, I felt like I had to do my absolute best as the leader of the Spring Troupe.)

(...I wonder if Sakuya-kun also had a tough time with fight scenes.)

Rather, the upcoming play, Sakuya-kun might come to see it…!?

(He adores me as the first Spring Troupe leader, I can’t just show Sakuya-kun an unseemly sword fight.)

Sigh…

(I got no choice, I’ll just have to suck it up and ask Yuzo for help.)

(In the story, Kimigiku supports the Shinsengumi from the shadows, meanwhile Todo Heisuke leaves the Shinsengumi later.)

(It overlaps with my desire to support MANKAI Company in the shadows in different ways despite my departure from the theater.)

…You really are amazing, Yukio-san.

(Honestly, you’re like a wizard.)

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[jujumin-translates]

Event | Act 3.5 Event - NEW ERA GARDEN | EP: New Era Seeds

*Contains spoilers for Act 12 - eternal moment*

Shift: Whoaaa, Reni-san was so cool!

Haruto: Don’t yell! Think about the neighbors! We’re going to get complaints!

Shift: Okay, but like, wasn’t he so cool!?

Madoka: …

Haruto: What’s with the daze? Did you watch it properly?

Madoka: Ah, sorry. I was just imagining the two of you standing on that unfinished stage someday.

Shift: With your script, of course… right, Madoka?

Madoka: Yeah!

Haruto: And I’ll be the lead, obviously.

Shift: No way, I’m not handing that role over to you.

Haruto: Hmph, then you better work even harder if you want to shoot for the top. Otherwise, there’s no way you’ll be standing on that stage.

Shift: Bet. Leave it to me.

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Kabuto: …So this is Yukio Tachibana and the first-generation MANKAI Company, huh?

Aoshi: …That theater will be our new goal.

Kabuto: Yeah. We’re starting over from nothing. I don’t see how we couldn’t get fired up.

Aoshi: …By the way, I won’t be able to come and wake you up tomorrow. Please make sure you set four alarms.

Kabuto: Zznn--.

Aoshi: That didn’t take long…

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Fanboy: Uwhoooaaa! I didn’t really get some of the story, but that was so cool! It was sick as hell…!

Fanboy: (So this is the first generation of MANKAI Company… the ones who started it all…)

Fanboy: (If it weren’t for them, today’s MANKAI Company wouldn’t exist… I can’t thank them enough…)

Fanboy: (It was so worth skipping cram school to watch the stream.)

Fanboy: (I’d kill to go see a play live on Veludo Way… I wanna meet my oshi…)

Fanboy: Oh, right! I gotta make sure all the other guys have seen it too…

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

*Phone notification*

Boy Who Stands Out: Hmm? “Did you watch it?”. I mean, I did, but…

Boy Who Stands Out: I didn’t really get any of it. No way it’s gonna be a banger.

Boy Who Stands Out: I’ll just give a vague response, or whatever. More importantly…

Boy Who Stands Out: …Kyaha! This morning’s post is doing crazy numbers! Literally blessed.

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Young Delinquent: I-I said I’m sorry… c’mon… gh.

Boy With Birthmark: …

*Smack*

Young Delinquent: Ughh--hg.

Boy With Birthmark: …

*Two smacks*

Young Delinquent: --Ghugh.

*Phone notification*

Boy With Birthmark: --.

Boy With Birthmark: …Give me a sec.

Young Delinquent: --Gh.

*Fabric rustling*

Boy With Birthmark: “Did you watch it?” …Mmhm, oopsie, I forgot. (1)

Boy With Birthmark: “I’ll just watch the VOD.” Anyway…

Young Delinquent: Haah, haaah… fuck…

Boy With Birthmark: …You’re a stubborn one, huh?

*Smack*

Young Delinquent: --Ghaugh.

*Fabric rustles*

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

*Phone notification*

Refined Boy: “I watched it.” …And, send.

Refined Boy: It was easy to understand with the Shinsengumi theme, and it was really profound and interesting, too.

Refined Boy: I’ll have to give Dad the link to the VOD later.

Refined Boy: --Right, but first I need to submit next month’s shift schedule to my manager.

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

Yukio: …So, congratulations on the great success of our first-day finale, cheers!

Hiro: Cheers!

Kasumi: Good work, everyone!

Zen: Good work.

Yuzo: The number of viewers of the stream seems to be goin’ strong.

Reni: Thanks to this, the number of subscribers for the New Fleur Award Channel increased, so it was a meaningful performance for the Award Committee.

Syu: Well then, how about we hear a few words from our director?

Yukio: Eh? Me?

Syu: Since you’ve made such a successful comeback, are there any ideas you have for the future?

Yukio: Ah, the future… umm…

Yukio: Actually, I have a favor to ask of you all!

Kasumi: ?

Hiro: Some kinda reform or something?

Yuzo: Are you gonna try and make us do somethin’ else?

Yukio: …Please do theater with me for the rest of our lives!

Hiro: Hah…?

Yuzo: The hell?

Zen: You make it sound like you’re proposin’.

Syu: Hah! So you finally said it. You finally said what you couldn’t say back then.

Yukio: H-Hehe…

Yukio: I was afraid to even think about it, and I didn’t want to say anything as to not interfere with anyone else’s plans. But I’ve been thinking about that ever since Reni and I had our fight and I just wanted to say that…

Yukio: Truly, I’ve always wanted to say that.

Zen: I getcha. Well, I’m livin’ in retirement with nothin’ else to do anyway. I’m with you.

Hiro: I’m also with you. I’ll stay this time until the end because I couldn’t protect what we had back then.

Syu: I suppose if everyone else is on board.

Yuzo: You’ve got my word. I’ll see this thing through.

Kasumi: You’re the one who said “I want to stay close to this troupe and love them forever”, aren’t you? There’s no going back on that now.

Kasumi: I’ll help in any way that I can!

Yukio: You guys… are you serious?

Reni: …I’m sure what you’ll do will continue to be utterly absurd. It’s irritating, but I’ll follow you.

Reni: You’ve been cleared of our long-standing grudge.

Syu: You’re sure piling it on, aren’t you?

Reni: There’s no denying it. I just thought differently then.

Yukio: HUH!? Scary…

Yukio: But are you really finally making peace with things?

Reni: I suppose so.

Yukio: …I’m glad. Because you’re the first person I ever wanted to spend the rest of my life making plays with, Reni.

Reni: --.

Reni: …Hmph, I’m probably the only person in the world who can go along with your recklessness.

Reni: There’s no avoiding it.

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T/N:

(1) Wasn’t sure if I was able to make it come through clearly enough, but he ends his sentence with “ッピ” which is like, a very cutesy way for a fictional character to end their sentences.

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[ginjithewanderer]

A3! Web Manga Translation — Chapter 312: Japanese

Citron gets confused about Yuzo calling Sakyo "chum," and…?

Featuring: Citron, Sakyo, Guy, Yuzo Original at https://manga.a3-liber.jp/comic/2036/

Note: Although I chose to translate this chapter in a way that'd make sense immediately upon reading it in English, the wordplay in Japanese is different and is worth knowing about. Yuzo has always called Sakyo "bouzu" or 坊主, which is a familiar way to refer to a boy much younger than you. However, the word 坊主/bouzu literally means a Buddhist monk, and in reference to Buddhist monks' shorn heads, can be used to refer to someone who is bald or has very close-cropped hair. In the same way, it's also a fishing term meaning to have caught no fish, and it's theorized that the term comes from those monks having no hair (no hair / no fish).

So, Yuzo calls Sakyo "bouzu" and Citron gets confused, saying that Sakyo has a lot of hair (so he's not "bouzu" as in "bald"). Guy then corrects him and brings up the fishing meaning, and then says Sakyo shouldn't feel bad about his inability to catch fish. Sakyo yells about how it's not the fishing "bouzu" Yuzo is using. I hope that's clear enough!

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[a3en-unofficial-archive]

This week's chapter is all about picking Faves! You can display your favorite members in your profile for everyone to see! You can pick a variety of members or just pick six of one character, if you prefer. What's your approach?

#a3game

Dec 15, 2019

#sakuya sakuma #isuke matsukawa #tenma sumeragi #muku sakisaka #masumi usui #yuzo kashima #a3! web manga #a3en #a3 #a3! #a3! act! addict! actors! #act addict actors #act! addict! actors!

[icharchivist]

New event cards featuring SSR Kasumi and SSR Zen, and R Yuzo!

#ichablogging a3news #ichatalks about a3 #yuzo kashima #kasumi hinamori #zen kuryu

[taruchisguide]

Act 3.5 Event: NEW ERA GARDEN Lesson and Event Missions

[ACT 3.5 EVENT: NEW ERA GARDEN]

A simple guide for the lesson and event missions with color coded words and names so you can glance at it quickly. Don't be afraid to tell me if something is incorrect!

Twitter Version Here

↓↓↓ Text version below!  ↓↓↓  

Act 3.5 Event: NEW ERA GARDEN Lesson Missions

Kasumi Hinamori: 2 Summer and 1 Autumn, Complete lessons 3 times Hiro Hyuga: 2 Spring and 1 Winter, Complete lessons 3 times Zen Kuryu: 2 Summer and 1 Spring, Complete lessons 3 times Syu Otomiya: 2 Autumn and 1 Spring, Complete lessons 3 times Yuzo Kashima: 2 Winter and 1 Autumn, Complete lessons 3 times Reni Kamikizaka: 2 Summer and 1 Autumn, Complete lessons 3 times

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Act 3.5 Event: NEW ERA GARDEN Event Missions

Complete 5 Lessons: 1 Limited Onigiri Complete 15 Lessons: 30,000 Coins Complete 30 Lessons: 1 Limited Onigiri Complete 50 Lessons: 5 Lead Actor Trophies Complete 75 Lessons: 1 Limited Bento Complete 120 Lessons: 3 Gems

Complete 10 Shows: 3 Limited Kame Buns Complete 30 Shows: 3,000 Friend Points Complete 55 Shows: 3 Limited Kame Buns Complete 85 Shows: 5 Lead Actor Trophies Complete 120 Shows: 1 Limited Kame Box Complete 180 Shows: 3 Gems

Read All Event Story Chapters: 2 Limited Kame Boxes Complete 33 Encores: 5 Gems*

* The 33 Encores reward is only available after November 25th 0:00 JST.

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[yuzokasu]

sorry this is a big one i love love love mankai's 1st generation

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[garden-of-omegas]

⚜ FIRST MEETING [A3! - OTHERS] ⚜

┌── ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ ••✎•• ──────────

characters: izumi tachibana | isuke matsukawa | tetsuro iwai | yuzo kashima | ken sakoda | reni kamikizaka | haruto asuka summary: the details of your first meeting with your future mate. warnings: homelesness, bullying, implied organized crime, rating: sfw a/n: why was this the fastest i've written one of these? why? i don't even particularly like some of these people?

~🎕

└── ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ ••✎•• ──────────

≿━━━━༺❀ izumi tachibana ❀༻━━━━≾

✿ you were... well, you were a little baby back then, nothing remarkable yet. you were the only child of your parents, a pair of famous actors. and they just so happened to be friends with yukio tachibana, izumi's father.

✿ you were about three years old, while izumi was a newborn, only a few months old. you'd been eager to meet yukio's new baby for the longest time, but you'd been busy travelling with your parents.

✿ obviously, your parents brought you over to the tachibana household so you could all be introduced to the new baby. you were pretty much dragging your parents over, as much as you could with your wobbly baby legs. and when yukio finally showed you izumi, you were entranced.

✿ you made it your mission to look after izumi whenever you were over. your parents thought that it was because you wanted a sibling, but in reality you just thought she was far too tiny to survive without any supervision.

✿ ...izumi had no thoughts on you at the time. you, on the other hand, became extremely protective of izumi. she was so tiny, so cute, far too fragile. the adults thought it was precious, while you thought that they were stupid for not being as careful with the tiny thing as you.

≿━━━━༺❀ isuke matsukawa ❀༻━━━━≾

✿ you were homeless. to put it simply, you'd recently lost your job and apartment and were looking for somewhere to work where you could also get board, preferably anyways. previously though, you were a marketing manager for a small movie theatre.

✿ you were 26, the same age as isuke. you'd been homeless for about two months, living in your car. isuke on the other hand had been the manager of mankai company for about two years.

✿ you were waiting in the lobby of the mankai theatre, waiting for the manager for a job interview. you'd come across the barista/ticket seller job advertisement and immediately applied, mostly due to the room they were offering to go along with it. isuke walked into the room, took one look at you, and immediately hired you.

✿ after the most confusing job interview you'd ever had, you quickly moved in to the dorms, right next door to isuke. it turned even more confusing when you discovered that you and isuke were the only employees. you really had no idea what you'd gotten yourself into.

✿ isuke was mostly just grateful to have someone else to help around with the company, even if the barista position was the least of his worries. but meeting you, and realizing how hard working you were after a bit of living with you, he started to really admire you. isuke was... something. that's certainly a way to describe him. messy, bit rough around the edges, literally a living disaster. but he was too cute to scold whenever he did something wrong, even if you desperately wanted to every time you saw his work schedule.

≿━━━━༺❀ tetsuro iwai ❀༻━━━━≾

✿ you were a weird little kid, obsessed with puppets and marionettes. everyone else in your local pre-school thought that you were far too weird, and your parents were extremely concerned by your unwillingness to socialize with anyone.

✿ you were 6 years old and you'd just recently been moved to a new kindergarten after the bullying at the last one got too much. tetsuro was 5 years old.

✿ you were trying (and failing) to put together a new puppet from scraps of broken toys, when tetsuro wondered into the room you were in. you didn't pay any mind to him, especially since he didn't say a single thing and simply came to sit by you. a few minutes later when one of the older and meaner kids came by to drag tetsuro away, you scared them off by literally growling at them.

✿ you sort of became tetsuro's protector, though largely unintentionally. it just happened to be that you scared the other kids and tetsuro took advantage of that to not get bullied and to get some silence. eventually it became weird to see the two of you apart.

✿ tetsuro thought that you were the coolest kid, both with your attitude and your creativity. you took thrown away stuff and made them into funny little friends. that, and sometimes you put on some puppet shows for him, which was the best thing he'd ever witnessed. tetsuro was a person, that was for sure. but he was also really quiet and didn't bother you or your puppets, so you allowed him to hang around. but if anyone asked, you didn't like him. not at all. he was just someone who hang around. read that with the most amount of sarcasm possible.

≿━━━━༺❀ yuzo kashima ❀༻━━━━≾

✿ you were a little baby actor, working at various theaters and films as opportunities came. you'd only started professionally acting a year ago, though you were a natural at it, at least according to your nightmare coach.

✿ you were 20 while yuzo was 21. while you'd been professionally an actor for only a year, prior to that you'd only done some school plays. yuzo had been acting for several years already.

✿ you'd been invited as a guest actor for one of the spring troupe's plays, as they needed someone with your exact talents to play the co-lead, with yuzo as the lead. he wasn't there when you were hired, so the first time you saw each other was at the first rehearsal. everyone thought it was going to turn out horrible, but the two of you had excellent chemistry on stage.

✿ the following rehearsals kept going better and better, and eventually yuzo came to also like you as a person instead of just as an actor, which lead to the two of you actually hanging out and developing even better chemistry.

✿ yuzo was mostly impressed by your skills, you bounced off of him so effortlessly and beautifully. frankly, it was the most attractive thing he'd ever seen. though he heavily denied this when his troupe mates started asking about it. yuzo kind of reminded you of your coach, both of them being absolutely dreadful with their criticism. thankfully, yuzo didn't find much to criticize (yet), which lead to you liking him way more than the old man coaching you. way, way more.

≿━━━━༺❀ ken sakoda ❀༻━━━━≾

✿ you were just your average joe, a store clerk at a small convenience store. the most interesting part about you (besides your little puppy) was your dream of one day becoming a famous crime writer. thriller books and detective stories had always been your favorites.

✿ you were 19 and you'd been living by yourself since you were 16. you'd been lying about your age for years to work, but recently you'd gotten a proper job. ken was 18 at the time.

✿ you were closing up at work, locking the door when you spotted a body laying by the backdoor. you stared at it for a while, realizing whoever it was was unconcious, before picking him up onto your shoulder to take him home. it wouldn't be the first time some unfortunate outcast had ended up on your couch. so you decided to take care of him.

✿ ken woke up confused on your couch, though after a short explanation of what happened he became extremely grateful to you. he stayed for a day to recover and then left. you didn't except to see him again, but he turned back up a few days later and then would show up every once in a while for a place to sleep.

✿ you were an angel to ken, even if you continuously denied his praises. but really, you were way too nice to someone like him. you always had some food ready for him, and a warm bed to sleep in even if you never knew when he was going to show up. ken was fun. that's the most you got out of him the first time he stayed over, but after that you came to discover how helpful he liked to be. you really enjoyed having him over, and eagerly waited for a familiar knock from the door, even if you told him he could just walk in.

≿━━━━༺❀ reni kamikizaka ❀༻━━━━≾

✿ you were a famously reclusive playwright, known for your god-like scripts. but despite your reputation in the theatre world, nobody had ever actually met you, at least not knowingly. people commissioned you, and received their scripts in mail, never in person.

✿ you were 25.. no one knew your real age though, so everyone thought you were some old guy. reni was 24 back then, and the newly minted director of god-za.

✿ you have really no idea how reni managed to find you, but he showed up at your house with a request for a play. usually you'd never open the door for someone, but you were expecting a food delivery and foolishly decided to open the door without checking. after a moment of staring at each other, you tried to slam the door on his face but he was really determined to not let you.

✿ you reluctantly allowed reni inside, where he fell into a spiel about commissioning a few plays from you. it was then that you discovered that this idiot wasn't aware of how you took commissions (mail). but you did decide to write the plays for him, which started a several decades long work-relationship.

✿ you were very different to everyone else reni had ever met. you hated being outside, you hated having to interact with anyone, but you seemed so fascinated with everything he did. but you were so real, he instantly knew you were the best choice for the job. reni was pushy, kind of rude, incredible fucking stupid. but also so sincere, even if he came across as arrogant that way. he was a fascinating person that definitely got all your creative juices flowing. he was perfect, in a way.

≿━━━━༺❀ haruto asuka ❀༻━━━━≾

✿ you were an unknown little talent that kamikizaka had found and just recruited for god-za. nobody had ever heard of you before, ever seen you act anywhere or even happened upon your name. but somehow, kamikizaka was certain you were the next star of the show.

✿ you were both 23. haruto had been at the company for over a year at that point, while your joining was suddenly announced just a week prior.

✿ kamikizaka brought you to the company to introduce you to everyone, though you weren't particularly interested in anyone until you got to haruto, who's scathing eyes locked onto you immediately. it was the first time the whole night you bothered to do your own introductions, to kamikizaka's surprise. haruto didn't seem particularly impressed though.

✿ kamikizaka immediately realized you latched onto haruto, and partnered the two of you up. haruto didn't really enjoy this, but seeing you interact with anyone else at the company he realized why that happened, and started to try and mentor you. it didn't exactly work, but it was funny to everyone else.

✿ haruto sort of thought that you were enroaching on his turf. kamikizaka was so keen on you, he felt like his opportunities were being snatched by some unknown nuisance. then you liked him, and suddenly he liked you too. haruto was the only interesting person at the company. people often saw you as far too perfect, which you hated, while haruto didn't. he clearly didn't like you, and you liked that. and then he started to like you, and weirdly enough you didn't hate that.

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[maritessa]

YuzoKasu doodle + brain spill

I think Yuzo's always known that Kasumi was a girl at heart. He tends to be strict at times but Kasumi's always known that Yuzo has a soft side for her.

When Kasumi first presented as female, she was nervous and she didn't know how people would respond. Yukio complimented her, the Spring Troupe remarked how the colors matched their theme, and the other leaders were extremely supportive. Yuzo, on the other hand, didn't comment on it at all which made Kasumi overthink.

'Of course, Yuzo's shocked....'

'He probably doesn't recognize me anymore....'

'Someone as cool and manly as Yuzo probably doesn't want to stand next to someone like me...."

Poisoned thoughts that resulted from her past haunted her. Still, Yuzo accompanied her to go outside.

Kasumi was happy to finally dress like the heroines in the shoujo manga she loved but the stares she got from people made her extremely conscious. When Kasumi obviously seemed tired, Yuzo offered to carry her piggyback style. Kasumi hid her face behind Yuzo's head, extremely confused and embarassed about the turn of events.

"You have to be more confident, this is the most your clothes have suited you," Yuzo groaned at Kasumi.

Since then, Kasumi felt more confident in her own skin.

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A3! Translation: The 10th FBG Grand Tournament (The Champion of April Fools) [1/3]

A big thank you to @reddoransu​ for sharing the story with me, and @moonlight404-translates​ for helping me out with the translation!  You’re both great and I am giving you a homemade eclair

This was REALLY fun to translate, and I hope you can tell that in the finished product!  Like is kind of standard for me, I localized it just enough that it sounds normal in English--anything further than that I’ll make a note of

Also like is standard, it can be very difficult to find translations out in the wild thanks to shitty tumblr and twitter search features, so if this has already been done I apologize for stepping on toes OTL

The translation is under the cut. If you see anything that doesn’t seem right, please let me know!

[Part 1 - You’re Here!]  [Part 2]  [Part 3]

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Name Key:

Tem Per: Matsukawa

The Spring Troupe names are written with their first name split into two names.  For example, Sakuya (さくや) becomes Sakku Yaa (サック＝ヤー).  I romanized them exactly as they’re written in katakana, just replacing the = with a space.  It’s not always exactly their first name, but it’s always obvious who it is

Sparkle Sunshine: Tenma

Poison Lily: Yuki

Mad Bad Bellflower: Muku

Dahlia Delta Jetman: Misumi

Super Party Painter: Kazunari

Darkness Glory: Kumon

The Autumn Troupe names are their full names in katakana in the western order.  So バンリ＝セッツ (Banri Settsu).  Once again, I romanized it exactly as it was written, which is why Juza became Juuza (ジューザ) but Sakyo stayed Sakyo (サキョ)

C.N. Narcissus: Tsumugi

C.N. Orchid: Tasuku

C.N. Sleepy Hollow: Hisoka

C.N. Minstrel: Homare

C.N. Snow White: Azuma

C.N. Poker Face: Guy

C.N. stands for “Code Name”, which is written in their full names in the title screen but cut out in the story

1

—the stage, a certain giant continent.

The land is divided into four divisions—the Spring Nation, the Summer Nation, the Autumn Nation, and the Winter Nation—each of which developed under its own culture.

At the halfway point between these four nations, there exists an underground arena, commonly known as the “FBG (Fleur Battle Ground).”

Once every 10 years, at the arena, a large-scale martial arts tournament involving the entire continent, called the FBG Grand Tournament, is held.

Only 32 powerful men who make it through their nation’s qualifying rounds are permitted to stand on that stage.

There are no restrictions on the martial arts, weapons, or abilities that can be used.  The one who knocks their opponent out of the ring first wins, a clashing of forces…!

The ones who have climbed to the top in this tournament have not only acquired fame as the best martial artist on the continent, but have also won from the Fleur God, the goddess who watches over the continent, divine protection, making the flower of any one wish bloom.

For the sake of having their wish granted, for the sake of earning the title of the strongest martial artist… desire in each of their hearts, martial artists from all over the continent are now gathered at the FBG.

And, here as well, was a man.  A man aiming to reach the top of the ultimate martial arts tournament using Muay Thai—

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???: The once-every-ten-years moment has comeeeeeeee!!!  The 10th FBG Grand Tournament~~~!!!

Tem Per: Acting as both your referee and live commentator is me!  FBG’s general manager, Tem Per!!

Tem Per: Everyone, ARE YOU READYYYYY!!!

Crowd: YEAAHHHHH!!!

Yuu Zoo: (It’s finally begun…)

Yuu Zoo: (When I win this tournament, I’ll—...)

Yuu Zoo: …no.  I’m counting my chickens before they’ve hatched.

Yuu Zoo: Get your head back in the game… let’s go…!!

ー

Shito Roon: This is the Fleur Battle Ground…

Sakku Yaa: The atmosphere is so intense…!

Tsuzu Run: Haah, I can’t sit still… I’m supposed to be His Highness’ attendant, but somehow, someone like me ended up making it through the preliminary rounds…

Chika Chan: Hm… looks like masters are gathering from each country.  I feel like we can have a lot of fun.  I’m itching to get started.

Masu Mii: I’ve trained for this day.  No matter what, I’m going to win and be wed to the goddess…

Taru Chii: I wanna get this done and go home ASAP… I wanna get back to my board games.

Tsuzu Run: There’s a lot to keep in mind, and it looks like there are guys who’d completely overshadow an imperial prince’s attendant too…

Tsuzu Run: Alright Your Highness, please, you mustn’t overexert yourself.  And of course, the fact that you’re the Spring Nation’s imperial prince is top secret!

Taru Chii: You’re participating incognito, so.

Shito Roon: I understand.  This is my final act of selfishness before I inherit the imperial throne, after all…

Chika Chan: When you become emperor, you won’t be able to participate in anything like the FBG no matter how sneaky you are.

Sakku Yaa: But, you’ve advanced this far with everyone.  Let’s enjoy this as much as we can, Your Highness!

Shito Roon: True.  I will rampage to my heart’s content!

ー

D. Glory: Uuuu, w-what should I do…!?  I’m so nervous, my mind is blanking out…!

M.B. Bellflower: C-Calm down, Glory!  It’ll be alright, we’re here too!

S. Sunshine: With the goddess’ wish, you’ll meet your long lost brother.

D. Glory: Th-That’s right…!  Sunshine-san called everyone out to participate for my sake!

P. Lily: Seriously, you’re such meddlers.  I had no choice but to come along.  Everyone looks sweaty here.

DD Jetman: I’ll win the tournament~ and ask the goddess for a bunch of triangles~!

SPP: For the gang to be participating in the FBG together, this is the most hype I’ve ever been!  Let’s make some great once-in-a-decade memories~!

P. Lily: Even so, we’re not really organized.  What are you even here for?

SPP: Come onnn!  Least we can do is have some fun!  Oh yeah, Lorie, what was your bro like when you guys were kids?

D. Glory: My bro was the coolest, and the kindest, and super strong!  He was the strongest guy who wouldn’t lose to anyone!

DD Jetman: Whoaa~!  I wanna meet him too~!

S. Sunshine: With a brother that strong, maybe he’ll be participating in this tournament too…

ー

Juuza: Achoo!!

Banri: Ha, you got a cold?  Oh my god, you’re that pathetic?  Can’t take care of your own health either?

Juuza: The hell was that?

Banri: Looks like today’s gonna be the day I take you down.

Juuza: I ain’t losin’ to you.  No, I ain’t losin’ to anyone else either.  I’m makin’ kokuryoukan judo the strongest school.

Banri: Hmph, ever since that day I lost to you in that cross-discipline fight, I’ve been training ‘til my fists bleed.

Banri: Finally, I can take you head-on.  Or we could settle this right here, right now.  Yeah?

Taichi: Ahhhh!  Knock it off, you two~!  Save it for the ring!(1)

Omi Ookamiyama (2): Hey, you’re still in, you’re still in.(3)  Haha, it’s good that you guys are so lively.

Sakyo: Jeez, you lot don’t have any of the virtues of a martial artist.  For starters, this tournament is blah blah blah…

Azami: Gramps’ sermons are still lame as ever.

Sakyo: What was that?

Taichi: Ahh man, you two calm down too~!  This waiting room is way too dangerous~!

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Narcissus: We are the proud Guardian Knights who serve the Winter King.  With the power of our magical blades, we’ll surely carry out this imperial command.

Orchid: Right.  I’m looking forward to getting to test my abilities too.

Sleepy Hollow: Zzz…

Orchid: Hey, are you listening?

Poker Face: He holds an ability that allows him to strengthen himself through sleep.  He must be gathering his strength.

Minstrel: —ha!  Eureka!

Minstrel: La~ la la lu la la~  Fleur Battle Ground~♪  an oath to not be weaker~♪(4)  a ring ring dreamer~♪

Sleepy Hollow: Shut up… you woke me up… Don’t disturb my sleep.

Snow White: Now, now.  I’ll put up a barrier for you.  Then interruptions won’t get in.

Sleepy Hollow: Mn… zzz…

Narcissus: …our team might be lacking in chemistry…

Orchid: *Sigh* Well, these are one-on-one matches so it shouldn’t be a problem.

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Tem Per: Alright!  The tournament bracket has finally been announced!  Who will be taking who on… take a look at the monitor!

Notes:

1. Originally this was “Battle in the ring!” 2. I believe this is Omi’s shikona (しこ名), his sumo wrestling name.  Ookamiyama (狼山) has the kanji for wolf and mountain. 3. Omi says のこった (nokotta), which refers to when a sumo wrestler is still in the ring.  So he’s saying that the battle hasn’t been decided yet. 4. The original line here was “friendly rivalry.”  I changed it a bit to make it rhyme

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OTHER CHARACTERS PART 1: ROUND 1 SIDE A [sakoda vs yuzo]

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A3! Event Story Translation “NEW ERA GARDEN” [Chapter 6]

These old men got so much drama even I'm stressed out 💀

Yukio

I think Soji Okita isn’t inhuman, rather, a soldier who clung dearly to his life.

Reni

I want to show off Okita’s way of life beautifully.

Yukio

Reni, I want to see your more human and flawed Soji!

Kasumi

…Wait, more fighting from the two of you this time? Are you good?

Yuzo

I think they’re both getting heated up since they wanna make the performance good. Maybe it’s best to leave them be.

Reni

I have to disagree with what you’re saying, I just can’t picture it.

If you insist on it so much, you do it then.

Yukio

——...

Even if I do it, it’s not the same Soji Okita who’ll bloom the way Reni does.

Reni

…

*Syu claps to get rid of the tension in the air*

Syu

Alright alright, let’s take a break here.

Reni

——.

Yukio

You’re right, my bad. I’ll go buy a few drinks.

Reni

…

Syu

Looks like you guys reverted back to the old days too.

Reni

No way. At my age, I can’t afford to get mad.

Syu

I sure hope so.

(But I had to step in between them again.)

(——Back then, I was the same as I am now, and got dragged into it too.)

I had never liked Yukio Tachibana since I first joined the troupe, even after Reiji left the troupe, I had a hard time changing my mind about him. The reason I even joined MANKAI Company was because Reiji asked me to.

Should I even continue starring in the play without him?

At that time I was worried when he left the theater, wondering if he’ll be replaced by someone new, we didn’t have much contact anymore.

I blamed it all on Yukio Tachibana for befriending him.

My frustrations built up so much I felt like I could have a heart attack, so I avoided any contact with Yukio for a while, as much as possible.

The first day of the Winter Troupe’s performance comes amidst the circumstances,

I ignored all of Yukio’s directional orders and acted on my own selfish impulses during the production.

My actions were 100% anti-Yukio, I moved immaturely without thinking about the members of the troupe.

After the performance, Yukio came up to me as I was changing, looking calm as ever.

“...Was that the way you wanted to bloom, Syu-san?”

Interrupted, I nodded in frustration.

“I see… That’s fine.”

Yukio said quietly, it felt like I was caught in a lie.

I wasn’t thinking about the stage at all.

I just wanted to take out my frustrations on Yukio.

That must’ve been the worst thing I could have done as an actor.

It was the biggest mistake in my long career as an actor since I was a child.

Eventually, not just the Winter Troupe got worried, but the other troupes members were concerned as well, that’s when I came to my senses.

Soon after, I followed through with the original directions the next day and continued to perform.

I thought about what a total sham of an actor I’ve become.

Then, when the final days of the performance came, Yukio stopped by again.

I’d rather get punished for the show I put on the first day, or better yet, get kicked out of the troupe entirely.

Just when I made up my mind about it, Yukio’s next words came as a shock to me.

“I’m thinking of having you play the lead role in the next Winter Troupe play.”

“Hah?”

“I got the idea after seeing your performance on the first day. It doesn’t fit this performance, but it showed a new side of Syu-san.”

“The darker side of Syu-san, who’s always cynical and masculine, was hidden away…

I was thrilled to think that even in that kind of direction, you might flourish onstage. Perhaps I was a little caught up in stereotypes. So I’d like to try a new take on your play in the next show.”

Yukio said all that with a twinkle in his eyes…

At the same time as I was swayed by his courage, I also realized that I really didn’t like this guy.

Even in the most tough situations, he sees through his opposition calmly and follows his heart as a director and theater artist rather than his own personal feelings.

It was a far cry from me, who almost ruined the play with my personal grudges.

As a theater guy, I couldn’t help but grind my teeth.

I didn’t like him as a person, but as a theater artist, I respected him and thought that’s what I want to be.

That's why, I decided I couldn’t end things there.

At that moment, I swore to myself that I wouldn’t quit the troupe… until I’ve stolen all I can learn from this man.

Reni

…Cheers.

Syu

Yukio and Hiro are also going out for drinks today.

Reni

It seems they take turns in inviting one another during rehearsals. Another thing I can’t quite comprehend.

Syu

It was interesting that he happened to invite Yuzo to a drink first.

Reni

To be fair, they don’t really get the chance that often.

Syu

Yuzo, me, now Hiro, then Zen next. Has he already invited you too, Reiji?

Reni

…We already made plans to go well before rehearsals began, there’s nothing that needs to be said between us now.

Syu

I think you two need to make up and take the time to discuss Soji Okita’s image and compromise on something.

Reni

…And your own image of Toshizo Hijikata is?

Syu

About that…

I also talked about it with Yukio the other day when we had drinks here.

Yukio

He differs as a leader compared to the straightforward Isami Kondo, he will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals in an open-minded way…

I think that kind of image best suits you, Syu-san.

Even back in the first generation, you thought more about the stage than your own personal feelings, you always put yourself first as an actor and a performer, right?

I think I saw Hijikata in you…

Syu

(...This man got no idea I learned it all from him, though.)

Reni

An open-minded approach, huh… I see.

Syu

…Speaking of, I secretly informed the members of the first Winter Troupe about the occasion.

Reni

…We settled on making this confidential.

Syu

Come on, GOD-za knows about it too anyway, don’t they?

Reni

…

Some mishaps happened last time in “Traces of a Dream”, so I couldn’t tell them in advance.

Syu

Because of Yukio’s indiscriminate cast scouting, many of the first gen actors had jobs on the side and didn’t really have an intention of making a living doing theater anyway.

Even though most of them aren’t in the industry now, they were all happy.

Even if they’re not in theater, even if they’re not on the stage now, we won’t ever change. We’ll always be the friends who were once on the same stage.

The bonds of a relationship aren’t something you can completely break off… That’s the conclusion I came to after witnessing the newborn troupe.

Reni

…

Syu

…For all that we’ve lost, we still gained something. You’re one of those, aren’t you?

Reni

…Yes.

…However, there are times where I recall that I was once lost.

Syu

The Soji in your mind is Yukio, isn’t it?

Reni

…

An aspiration that will be never fulfilled, an idol.

That was all I could think about and follow throughout the rehearsal.

I vowed to stop chasing after what I’ve lost… I’ve sworn on it.

Syu

Talk to Yukio and open up before the actual show starts. He reminisces about the past, too.

That’s why I’m telling you, you have to let him talk this time.

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Event | Act 3.5 Event - NEW ERA GARDEN | Chapter 9

*Contains spoilers for Act 12 - eternal moment*

Reni: Seems like you’re finally ready to put an end to things and face me.

Yukio: Ah, yes, well… is that okay?

Reni: Why don’t you just say what you want to say? I’ve already hit you with everything I had.

Yukio: Say what you want to say, huh… I don’t really have anything like that to say, but…

Reni: Liar. Hurry up already. Or are you planning on downing some whiskey right off the bat?

Yukio: Waah, okay, okay!

Yukio: …I think Zen-san was the one who figured it out. Actually, I was a little afraid, too.

Yukio: Afraid that you and I would have a fight like back then.

Yukio: Whenever we disagree in the practice room, I can’t help but feel like we’re back in the old days.

Yukio: If we continue on like this, our paths won’t be able to cross again. We’ll just drift apart again.

Yukio: Because I’m just not an actor like you say I am, Reni, no matter how hard I try.

Reni: …

Reni: You may not have changed, but I have. I am much more patient than I was back then. It’s not the same.

Yukio: I know that, but… that’s just how traumatic it was for me back then.

Yukio: I don’t want to mess up the start of the New Fleur Award. I want to make sure it’s a success.

Yukio: Even back then, I really, truly wanted to work with you at a theater company, Reni--.

Reni: I wanted that too.

Reni: …You’re overall too self-conscious. Do you really still think I want you on stage as an actor?

Reni: GOD-za has also grown. Don’t you think there are many actors better than you there?

Yukio: Haha, I see. I guess you’re right. Maybe I’ve been the one stuck in the past.

Reni: …Well, I’ve long since given up on being an actor, but one thing I’d like to do came to me today.

Yukio: ?

Reni: You’ve been telling me this ever since back then, to the point where I’ve grown sick of hearing it…

Reni: Do you remember the phrase, “I want to make each actor bloom in their ‘own’ way”?

Yukio: I do.

Reni: I’ve only recently begun to understand that as I’ve become a director and started creating plays with younger actors.

Yukio: Really!? That’s quite the change… I feel like I’m getting left behind. I’m the only one who hasn’t grown up, huh?

Reni: That’s why I want to have a thorough discussion about Okita Souji for this performance. We only have a few days left to finish things.

Reni: Tell me what you’re looking for-- tell me what you’re looking for in Reni Kamikizaka’s Okita Souji, tell me how you’re going to make him bloom.

Reni: Of course, I get a say in things too.

Yukio: So this is going to turn into a fight, after all, huh?

Reni: Wouldn’t that call for whiskey, then? It’s not a fight. It’s just a discussion.

Yukio: Right.

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Staff: The equipment check went okay.

Syu: We’re ready to go over here too.

Hiro: It’s about time.

Zen: It ain’t every day that you get to have an opening day at a theater with no audience.

Yuzo: Well, there is one person.

Izumi: …

Yukio: Sorry, my daughter is the only one who gets special treatment…

Yuzo: You’ve caused a lot of trouble. She deserves a front-row seat for your comeback.

Yukio: I’m going to go talk to her.

*Footsteps*

Kasumi: Well then, before the show begins, how about we get a few words from the chairperson!?

Hiro: What is this? An interview?

Syu: …During our one-on-one drinking session, Yukio told me the reason why I got the lead role this time.

Syu: He said he’s relieved that I’m the one who hasn’t changed the most since back then.

Zen: Huh.

Kasumi: So am I just old now…!?

Yuzo: Nah, we’re all old now.

Hiro: Yuzu will never change, so we don’t have to worry about him.

Yuzo: Somehow that doesn’t feel like a compliment.

Syu: Well, that’s why we can understand what Yukio wants and what he fears for this performance.

Syu: I’m sure that deep down, he wants something that will never change.

Syu: An impossible fantasy, an ideal, a dream of eternity that we old people can’t believe in… Yukio wants that, but he can’t say it.

Kasumi: Now that you mention it, Yukio-san doesn’t use words like ‘forever’ or ‘everlasting’ very often…

Syu: I think he can’t wish it away because of his separation from Reiji.

Zen: He always thought the troupe members would leave eventually.

Hiro: I mean, the first generation MANKAI Company did turn out to be exactly what Yukio thought it’d be.

Syu: We grew old in the exact same way. Maybe it’s because the future is shorter now than it was back then that we can see what’s ahead now.

Hiro: …Let’s reassure, Yukio.

Kasumi: …Yeah.

Yuzo: Let’s show him somethin’ he won’t be able to believe.

Syu: Let’s let him be the one to say it.

Zen: Yeah, he’s the one who started it.

Staff: …Five minutes until showtime!

Syu: …We’re the flowers he made bloom.

Syu: That’s why “only on blooming days, the blossom scatter”.

*Buzzer sounds*

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This chapter of the A3! manga delves into the topic of Ranking Up and leveling cards. It's important to treat those Yuzo cards well since they make leveling cards way easier!

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Nov 3, 2019

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Happy Birthday to our Demon Coach, Yuzo Kashima!

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Act 12

Episode 3: Reassuring Companions

Working w/ Maybelle Lace

Note: As you read, you will see that some sentences highlighted in a different color, this is what they indicate.

Pink: Flashback

Blue: Characters are acting

𑁍𑁍𑁍𑁍𑁍𑁍𑁍𑁍𑁍

Syu: You’re being quite thorough, making us come to a restaurant during afterhours. We could’ve just met in your office you know?

Reni: The office has been busy lately with discussions about plays and other things. Troupe members and writers often come in as well, so it’s not secure.

Syu: That’s pretty impressive.

Reni: Anyway, let’s organize all the information we’ve gathered.

Zen: Before that, you should fill your stomachs first.

Syu: Isn’t it past the orders cut-off time?

Zen: Today’s an exception.

….

Syu: Phew… Thanks for the food.

Reni: Sorry to make you do this so late.

Zen: I’ll just add it to the service charge.

Yuzo: Yo

Kasumi: Good work today.

Hiro: The heck? Only they get to eat?

Reni: Why are you all…

Syu: I called them.

Reni: What?

Kasumi: I was recording my show earlier today and Hiro came on as a guest.

Hiro: And as if the timing couldn’t be more perfect, I got a call from Yuzo.

Yuzo: Since you guys were going out to drink anyway, I thought I’d join in.

Syu: And I guess that’s when I had called. Anyway, it’s good that we all gathered here so quickly.

Yuzo: You guys were already here. Are we just extras or somethin’?

Reni: It’s a bit of an important discussion. I was going to tell you all when I got everything together.

Syu: Might as well talk about it to all of us at once, that way it’s less complicated, right?

Reni: Haa… I guess there’s no way around it.

Hiro: Is this important conversation about bringing Yukio back to Japan?

Reni: Yes. Given the nature of the other party, I had no choice but to move with caution.

Reni: During the second act-off between the God Troupe and Mankai Company, someone sent a copy of Tsuzuru Minagi’s script to Kusumi Ikaruga and encouraged him to plagiarize it.

Reni: Furthermore, that person had sent people to attack the members of Mankai Company as they headed to the God Theater the day of the act-off.

Zen: Those must’ve been the guys Banri and I fought against.

Reni: When I questioned Kusumi, he denied involvement with the latter incident, but confessed the name of the former’s perpetrator.

Reni: Moreover, it’s not the first time this person’s done something like this, as they’ve also had someone plagiarized Hakkaku Ikaruga, once before.

Hiro: No way, THAT plagiarism…?

Reni: Kashima knows about this.

Yuzo: It was his son, Kusumi, who plagiarized Hakkaku’s script.

Yuzo: Yukio decided to protect the theater company on the condition that he’d take full responsibility for the plagiarism and leave the theater world.

Yuzo: Its thanks to him that Mankai Company still exists and is eligible for the Fleur Award.

Hiro: I see… So, he did it to protect the company…

Yuzo: Yukio must have thought about Hakkaku's feelings of wanting to protect his son, Kusumi, so the truth of the plagiarism was never made public.

Zen: So who was the person who urged Kusumi to plagiarize on both occasions?

Yuzo: I’m not sure. Yukio didn’t elaborate on it.

Reni: … Keiju Amadate. He’s the head of the Hyakka Troupe, to which Kusumi was once a scriptwriter for.

Kasumi: The Hyakka Troupe?!

Yuzo: Isn’t he also a member of the Board of Directors?

Zen: So he would have the money and power to do something so bold…

Reni: At the time of the first plagiarism scandal, apparently it was Amadate who suggest Yukio to leave the theater world for the sake of Hakkaku and the theater company.

Reni: He promised that if Yukio did so, the truth about the plagiarism would never be exposed.

Hiro: It was more of a threat to stay silent and withdraw from the theater world than a promise.

Zen: Even though he’s the one who tempted Kusumi into doing this.

Kasumi: Kusumi was working for the Hyakka troupe, so why put the blame on Mankai Company…?

Reni: It was Amadate’s plan.

Reni: Mankai Company would’ve been put at a disadvantage had it been brought to light.

Yuzo: If we made one wrong move, it would’ve been Hakkaku being blamed for plagiarism instead of Kusumi.

Syu: Even if they were to go to court, it’d just cause tension between the parent and child, and Hakkaku would’ve had a rough time with that.

Zen: Did Hakkaku know about this?

Reni: Yes, but he didn’t know the details. The only thing he was aware of was that Kusumi had plagiarized.

Reni: Though, there’s a chance he vaguely knew that Tachibana took the blame for all of it.

Reni: Anyway, for some reason Amadate harbors strong animosity and hatred towards Yukio and the Mankai Company.

Hiro: So, they tried setting up this new scandal after the success of the first one.

Zen: However, this attempt is different than the first's.

Zen: If we weren’t careful, there's a chance that both Kusumi and the God Troupe would have been denounced.

Reni: I thought so too. If the God Theater was targeted, it would have been a hindrance as a Fleur Award nominated theater company.

Kasumi: But, the Hyakka Troupe doesn't have to resort to such tricks, they're good enough to win the Fleur Award on their own merit.

Hiro: Even so, at the end of the day, it's all up to the consensus of the Board of Directors that decides. It isn’t surprising that they’d try to nip any sort of competition in the bud.

Zen: Even if they’re only able to take down Mankai Company instead of the God Troupe, it’d still be more than enough for them.

Yuzo: Are the other members of the Board are unaware of this?

Reni: It’s no exaggeration to say that Amadate has almost complete control over the Board of Directors, even though he holds a mid-level position.

Syu: All the members of the Board of Directors have become watered down.

Yuzo: They ain't bad people, though.

Reni: That's how good Keiju Amadate is at gaining control over people's hearts. And there’s no doubt that he’s a man who will go through any means to an end.

Reni: Because of such a situation, I decided it was necessary to get inside the Board of Directors that Amadate was in control of.

Yuzo: Hey, it's not that easy to get inside...

Reni: Of course not.

Reni: But when I talked with the Chairman through a personal connection, it seems that he had been feeling uneasy about Amadate's movements for a long time.

Reni: After promising to side with the Chairman, I was added to the Board of Directors as a candidate on the Chairman's recommendation.

Reni: I need to grab Amadate by the tail and expose everything he's done up until now before he completely rots the Board of Directors council.

Kasumi: But if you become a board member, wouldn’t it be difficult for the God Troupe to be nominated?

Kasumi: The Hyakka Troupe is top class in Japan both in name and recognition, so if they don't get nominated, it'd be suspicious...

Hiro: Board members would be suspected of collusion if the nominated theater companies were related to them.

Syu: It's funny how the president of the Hyakka Theater is so sincere in this aspect, even though he’s so sinister.

Yuzo: You gonna be alright Reni?

Reni: What a foolish question. Just like Hyakka, my theater is recognized well enough that the public would think it strange if it wasn’t nominated.

Kasumi: So true~ .

Hiro: If you're prepared to do all of this, then I'll do my best to help.

Kasumi: I also have to pay back Yukio.

Zen: And we should also send Amadate our regards for all that he did to us.

Yuzo: So, what's your next move?

Syu: I'm trying to contact people within Hyakka Theater Company without being noticed by Amadate.

Syu: I’ll just be giving a progress report today.

Kasumi: How are things going Syu?!

Syu: Well… The more I investigated, the more I realized how tightly Amadate controls all the members in the theater.

Syu: But just when I thought I was out of luck, I received an anonymous email. –Look.

Syu: “Man was born for love and revolution.  – K”

Kasumi: K reminds of Natsume Soseki’s novel, Kokoro.

Zen: The quote’s by Dazai Osamu though.

Syu: Based on the address, it looks like they from the Hyakka Troupe.

Syu: However, it’s possible that this is a trap set up by Amadate, so I’ve held off on replying.

Syu: But, sitting around doing nothing won’t help us. I can try reaching out to them if you want, Reiji.

Reni: Do as you’d like.

Yuzo: Syu, you called us over today to tell us something. Is there something else going on?

Syu: Right. I'm running out of information I can gather on my own through my contacts, so I’d like to ask you all for your help.

Hiro: In that case, I'll try to find for information in the entertainment industry from people that seem to have a close connection to Keiju Amadate.

Kasumi: Once we get enough material to corner Amadate, I can collaborate with Nadeshiko Publishing to get it published in their weekly magazine.

Zen: There’s a performer here at Gentiana who came from Hyakka, although he goes by a different stage now.

Zen: He doesn't talk about his past much, but I'll try to ask him about his time at Hyakka and get as much information as I can.

Yuzo: What should I do then?

Kasumi: You can come babysit my daughters. They like you because you play a good monster.

Yuzo: That has nothing to do with Yukio's case!

Syu: Then I’ll get props for Yuzo’s wonderful performance

Hiro: You could be my bodyguard with that face—

Yuzo: Again, that has nothing to do with Yukio!

Reni: (How reassuring it is, to have companions like this...)

Reni: (We need to get Yukio back as soon as possible. Everyone’s waiting for him.)

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