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| Octavinelle Dorm - Lounge | ||
Vil  |
My special face lotion still leaves skin looking moist 10 hours after application. Anything sold in stores can't even begin to compare.
But you're telling me that you can come up with one that lasts even longer in less than a week before the entrance ceremony. | |
Azul  |
Of course. If you're willing to sign a contract, I'll be able to grant your wish of being able to attend the ceremony with even more beautiful skin.
You must have heard the rumors that I'm able grant any wish, no matter how difficult... After all, isn't that why you came? | |
Vil |
You seem quite confident. I don't trust men who make cheap promises. | |
Azul |
If you don't believe me, you're welcome to take your leave.
However, I don't think you'll find anyone else able to fulfill such a difficult request... | |
Vil |
The way you're grinning like that, how vile... Well then, what's your price? | |
Azul |
Yes, that...
How about you give me ten of the Pyroxenian "flowers" you've been growing in the botanical garden. | |
Vil |
....My "flowers". Well, that's certainly one way to put it.
I'm sure you're quite aware they're a prized species of poisonous plant. You really are a shrewd one. | |
Azul |
Fufu. But certainly a fair price for such a difficult request? | |
Vil |
...Fine. Then let's make a deal for the terms stated. I'm prepared to make a few sacrifices to get what I want. | |
Azul |
In that case, I'll draw up the contract! I'm looking forward to receiving my "flowers".
I'm so glad we could strike a deal that benefits both of us. Jade, Floyd. Vil-san will be on his way now. | |
Vil |
I don't need them to walk me to the door. If you have that much time on your hands, I suggest you get right to work. | |
Azul |
...Goodness. He sure does like to make a fuss.
Well then. It seems we'll be making the world's best moisturizing face lotion, as per Vil-san's request. | |
Floyd  |
But Beta-chan-senpai's skin already looks good enough. | |
Jade  |
All the more reason for Vil-san to desire something to surpass that. He's quite the embodiment of ambition. | |
Azul |
He's well-versed in potion-making. Surely he's already tried every medicinal plant that's good for skin.
We'll just have to make a lotion using an ingredient besides one of those; one that only we can provide. | |
Jade |
Why not put some of your excellent alchemy skills to good use?
The metals and minerals used in alchemy aren't very common ingredients for making potions, are they? | |
Azul |
It's true some metal and mineral powders have a medicinal effect. It may be worth giving them a try. | |
Floyd |
Eh~ but ain't that kinda boring? | |
Azul |
Boring? | |
Floyd |
I mean, don't those things seem kinda obvious?
It's no good unless Beta-chan-senpai ain't thought of it before, right? | |
Azul |
Floyd does have a point... An element of surprise may be key. They do say that a good surprise is the mark of satisfaction.
Then let's gather some rich moisturizing ingredients that wouldn't be found in in your average face lotion. | |
Floyd |
A moisturizer... Like what? | |
Jade |
In other words, you mean some kind of jelly-like substance? | |
Azul |
That's right. I'll have you both go and gather ingredients. I'll prepare what we need for the experiment. | |
Jade |
Understood. | |
| (A few days later...) | ||
Floyd  |
Ah~ I'm sick of this already. Can we stop now? | |
Jade  |
Trial 198... Another failure, I presume. | |
Azul  |
No matter what we try, our moisturizer's effectiveness always comes one step short of Vil-san's lotion! | |
Floyd |
We've only got one more day to deliver on our promise to Beta-chan-senpai. Don'tcha think it impossible? | |
Jade |
Something's missing. The permeability? Perhaps the consistency? | |
Azul |
No, since we're looking for an ingredient that provides an element of surprise, is it not necessary to tackle this from a more innovative prospective? | |
Jade |
In that case something more... Dare I say... | |
Azul |
But that's... On the other hand... but I don't believe... | |
Floyd |
Jelly, pudding, slime, a rubber ball, raw meat, a blister...
Ah, I'm sick at lookin' at all this jelly stuff. | |
Azul |
Floyd, don't ruin the ingredients for the experiment. | |
Floyd |
We don't need all this. You're already way more jelly-like in your octopus form anyway. | |
Azul |
I beg your pardon? ...What's this about me have to do with anything? Quit messing around. | |
Floyd |
But you're like the tastiest, squishiest looking thing in the sea. Even if I tried to squeeze ya I'd probably just bounce right off of ya like boing~. | |
Jade |
Indeed. Azul does look quite buoyant in the water... Fufufu. | |
Azul |
Don't you go taking his side, too, Jade. Quit laughing!
Besides Floyd, wouldn't you say you're just as slippery in the water yourself! | |
Floyd |
Eh, me? Ya think so? Then that makes Jade, too, yeah? | |
Azul |
...Oh?
Now that you mention it, Jade also has nice skin. In his human form as well... | |
Jade |
Is that so? I've never noticed. | |
Azul |
What I mean is, all of us are plenty moisturized. And something we all have in common is...
...Jade, come here if you will. (hushed whispering) ....the sea...skin...mucus... | |
Jade |
Gelatin...collagen...extract... | |
Azul |
...seawater...rich in minerals... | |
Floyd |
I've got a bad feelin' about this. What're you both whisperin' about? | |
Azul |
Floyd, would you mind turning back into your eel form for a moment? | |
Floyd |
Eh, no way. Jade, what're you pretendin' to wring a rag for?! | |
Jade |
(huffing noises) | |
Azul |
This is just to ensure our deal goes through. Now if you'll hold still for a moment... | |
Jade |
I've finished visualizing how to proceed. I promise this won't hurt a bit, dear brother. | |
Floyd |
H-Hey... Cut it out!! | |
Azul Ashengrotto/Personal Story/SR Ceremonial Robes
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This story has been fan-translated by j-mee. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
| It's a Trade Secret |
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| Pomefiore Dorm - Hallway | ||
Pomefiore Student A Pomefiore Student A  |
Take a look at Schoenheit-san... Doesn't he look beautifully picturesque today? | |
Pomefiore Student B Pomefiore Student B |
He's even more extraordinarily beautiful than usual. His complexion looks so clear and smooth... Almost like it's glowing. | |
Pomefiore Student A Pomefiore Student A |
I wonder what kind of skincare routine he's been doing? Must be something us regular guys would never think of. | |
Rook  |
Do you hear that, Vil? You're all everyone's been talking about these past few days.
Everyone is captive to your beauty, Roi du Poison. Myself included, of course. | |
Vil  |
Well naturally. Right now I look my absolute best. Perfect from every angle. | |
Rook |
Ah! The way you continue to outdo yourself for the entrance ceremony... How marvelous! I'm looking forward to the big day! | |
Azul  |
Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise, Vil-san. It's been awhile. | |
Vil |
If it isn't Azul. Good work during the ceremony rehearsal. | |
Azul |
You're looking more lovely than ever today. You wouldn't happen to have some kind of secret, would you? | |
Vil |
Fufu. Well... I don't suppose it could be the special face lotion I received from you a week ago, could it? | |
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Azul |
Its cool gel gently nourishes skin showing traces of damage from over the summer. And despite being incredibly moist, it doesn't leave any unpleasant stickiness.
The more you use it, the more moisturized and beautifully clear it makes your natural skin look. ...It's one of my best inventions yet. | |
Vil |
Certainly, I've never had such great results from a face lotion before.
It seems that it wasn't just a rumor after all... That you can grant any wish for the right price. | |
Azul |
I'm glad you were able to judge for yourself firsthand. | |
Vil |
I'll admit at first I thought you were joking when you brought me that strange, goopy-looking blue-green gel... | |
Azul |
Hahaha. You can't very well judge the quality of a good product before giving it a try. | |
Rook |
Oya, was Roi d'effort your beauty secret?
In that case, allow me to express my gratitude as well. You've helped him reach a new stage. What impressive work. Don't you agree, Vil? | |
Vil |
Indeed. I should be one to boast. | |
Azul |
Thank you. However, receiving such high praise from my seniors makes me feel terribly awkward. | |
Vil |
Don't misunderstand. I'm not complimenting you personally, but my own good eye.
I've always thought so that you must be privy to some kind of special skincare routine. | |
Azul |
Oya, and why would you believe that? I don't recall us ever discussing anything related to beauty before. | |
Vil |
I just mean that if you look closely, your skin is quite nice. Not only yours, but those twins that always accompany you everywhere.
Now let's see... What could the secret behind this lotion be? | |
Rook |
Indeed. Now that you mention it, I wonder how you able to work out a formula for a facial lotion that not even Vil could come up with.
Did you discover a new variety of medicinal herb by chance? Or did you use your exceptional alchemy skills? | |
Azul |
...It's a trade secret. | |
Jade  |
There you are, Azul. I have something I wish to discuss with you regarding the entrance ceremony... | |
Azul |
Oya, I should head back to the rehearsal then. I'm afraid I must bid the two of you farewell. | |
Vil |
Leaving so soon? And just when the conversation was starting to get good.
For you to be in that much of a hurry, I wonder what it could be? | |
Azul |
You'll have to pardon me. This is a tad embarrassing, but seeing as it's going to be my first time attending the ceremony as a dormitory leader, I still have many things to attend to...
We'll have to continue some other time. | |
Vil |
....
...Hmph. I suppose I'll let it slide this time. I'll call you up if I need anything else. | |
Azul |
Please do!
I appreciate your request this time. I hope we'll be able to make another deal the next. | |
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| Hall of Mirrors | ||
Azul |
...Goodness gracious. That was excellent timing, Jade. | |
Jade |
Not at all. Floyd is finally able to walk again, so I thought I'd inform you.
The air doesn't appear to be causing him any discomfort. Thankfully just in time for the ceremony. | |
Floyd  |
Shit, that really hurt... Felt like all my scales got ripped off... | |
Jade |
I don't believe moray eels have any scales in the first place. | |
Azul |
Floyd! Vil-san was very satisfied!
And it was all because of the sacrifices you made. Thanks to you, we were able to come up with a wonderful face lotion! | |
Floyd |
Easy for you to say when you weren't the one that got wrung out like a wet rag!
There won't be a next time, got it? | |
Azul |
Fine, fine. We'll decide by a coin toss next time. | |
Floyd |
You ain't listenin' to a word I said, are ya? | |
Azul |
Ah, isn't the mother sea wonderful! What would we do without its life's blessings! | |
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