Episode 5 - The Beautiful Oppressor/Act 1
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Episode 5 - The Beautiful Oppressor |
|---|
| ← Episode 4 - The Tactician of Scalding Sands ✦ Story ✦ Episode 6 - The Guard of the Underworld → |
This episode has been divided into acts based on the original release schedule.
| Act 1 | Act 2 |
Act 3 |
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-1: School Festival on Stand-by! | ||
|---|---|---|
| I can hear someone singing…? | ||
| Dream Sequence – Fairest Queen | ||
| Yuu | The Mirror of Darkness…!? | |
| Queen | Magic Mirror on the wall– Tell me, who is the fairest of them all. | |
| Magic Mirror | I see the figure of your fair step-daughter. With her lips as red as rose, hair as black as ebony, and skin as white as snow. | |
| Queen | (gasps) Snow White…! | |
| Snow White | This is a well that grants one’s wishes. And I wish for the man I love to come and find me… | |
| Prince | Hello, I’m so sorry for startling you. I finally found you! Please listen to what I want to say. Let me sing you this song of my eternal love. | |
| Dream Sequence – Fairest Queen - END | ||
| Choice 1: She was glaring at the beautiful girl from the window… | Choice 2: I feel like I’ve seen that beautiful woman somewhere before… | |
| ||
| Ramshackle Dorm – Your Room | ||
Grim  |
Brrr, it’s cold…! I wanna stay curled up inside the bed, yanno…? Hm, what’s the matter? Is there something wrong with the mirror? Check yourself all you want, but you don’t even have a single hair out of place, yanno? Come on, it’s time for school. | |
| ||
| Main Street | ||
Ace  |
Heya, Yuu, Grim! Mornin’~ | |
Deuce  |
Good morning to you both. It’s a pretty cold day today, huh? | |
| Choice 1: Ah…! | Choice 2: I saw this woman in my dream today…! | |
| (Grim crashes into Yuu’s leg) | ||
Grim |
Wha—?! Don’t just stop and stare, Yuu! I hit my nose on your leg, yanno? | |
Ace |
You’re staring intently at the Great Seven’s statue, Yuu. Something up? | |
| Choice 1: I’ve met these people in my dreams… | Choice 2: So today wasn’t the first time it’s happened… | |
Deuce |
Hello, Yuu? Are you feeling unwell? You keep staring into space. | |
Grim |
He’s been acting strange since he woke up, yanno? | |
Ace |
Eh? Did something happen during the holiday? | |
| ||
| Classroom | ||
| (murmur, murmur) | ||
Ace |
You see dreams of the Great Seven from that mirror in your room? I mean, it’s not that weird considering we pass by their statues every day, but… | |
| Choice 1: In my dreams, they’re a little bit different from what the legends say… | Choice 2: It felt so real, you know? It’s like I was in a movie… | |
Deuce |
I remember murmuring one of their names when I fell asleep during a test once before, but…
It seems like our cases are a bit different. | |
| Choice 1: Plus, I saw some guy named “Mickey” with big round ears inside the mirror, too… | Choice 2: A shadow calling himself “Mickey” has been knocking on my window, too. | |
Ace |
That’s scary, dude!! Who the heck is Mickey? | |
Deuce |
I don’t think they go to this school… | |
Grim |
Oh, wait… Are you talking about that time you stepped on my tail on your way to the mirror? | |
| Flashback Sequence | ||
| ||
Grim |
(mumbling, sleep-talking) This turkey is mine… | |
| The mirror is shining again…? | ||
| (step!) | ||
Grim |
Gyah—! (snoring) | |
| Flashback Sequence - END | ||
|
| ||
Deuce |
If it’s not a dream, then maybe… It’s a ghost? | |
Grim |
It’s possible considering how much those guys love pranks, yanno? | |
Ace |
Oh, I know! If that Mickey guy shows up again in the mirror, why don’t you try taking a pic of him using the Ghost Camera the Headmaster gave you? That’s a magical tool that can snap anything with a soul, right? Pretty sure a ghost isn’t that different! | |
Deuce |
I see! If we have picture evidence, we can look up who this Mickey is. | |
Grim |
If you meet him, go coax some tuna cans out of him since he made you step on my tail! | |
Ace |
And if he doesn’t show up, then we can just say that Yuu’s dreaming~ | |
| (bell chimes) | ||
Crewel  |
Back to your seats, pups! For today’s homeroom, I plan to give you a little test to see if you’ve gone soft during the holidays. I’m pretty sure that by now, you’re all aware of the Nationwide Magical School Joint Cultural Festival this coming February. And our Night Raven College has been chosen as the center of activities. | |
Grim |
Huh? Is there going to be a festival? | |
Crewel |
Which of you pups said that? All I can hear is proof that you’ve never looked at the school bulletin boards that have been updated since September! | |
| (whips!) | ||
Crewel |
But very well, bad boys need to be disciplined to learn their lessons, after all. The Joint Cultural Festival is a chance for all major magical schools to come and attend a gathering. And for two days, we hold competitions to showcase art, music, and even new magical discoveries. It is very much similar to an Inter-High but for cultural arts. Our 4th year students are dispatched all over the world to help with research and to train themselves, too. And on the festival day, the 4th years will be coming back to announce their research. | |
Ace |
Oh, yeah… I never paid much attention to it, but we’ve never met any 4th year students since the Opening Ceremony, huh. | |
Deuce |
I did know that they were doing research outside the school… We need to show them our gratitude properly. | |
| Choice 1: Oh, yeah, all I’ve ever seen around the school are 3rd years. | Choice 2: Ohhh, I guess even magicians need to train, huh. | |
Crewel |
The Magic Ministry, the Magical Board of Education, and the Magic University, Magical corporations, the Magical Research Board, and even celebrities come on the day of the festival to showcase many things. And I have to make sure to groom and prepare you little pups so you won’t disgrace us during the Cultural Festival. | |
Ace |
A cultural festival, huh. | |
Deuce |
I don’t think jocks like us really have much to show, really. | |
Grim |
Hey, hey…! You think there’ll be a lotta food stalls this time like during the Magift Tournament?! | |
Ace |
Is food all that runs in your mind? | |
Crewel |
Now, then, that will be all for homeroom. Today’s lesson will be all about defensive magic. Come here, you little pups! | |
 Battle
| ||
| ← Episode 4-41 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-2 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-2: A Must-see Program! | ||
|---|---|---|
| ||
| Mirror Chamber | ||
Crowley  |
All the Dorm Heads are here, I gather? | |
Vil  |
Malleus seems to be the only one missing as usual. | |
Lilia  |
I apologize. I had seen him right before he took his nap, however… I lost track of him right after school dismissed. | |
Idia  |
Maybe he ditched you on purpose? | |
Lilia |
Do not be so brazen. Us fairies are a little bit different from you humans. Moreover… I am sure that he is burdened by a fate so troublesome. | |
Kalim  |
Ahaha, I feel you! I completely forget about meetings sometimes that Jamil has to remind me about them. | |
Lilia |
(chuckles) Please let this humble Vice-Prefect attend the meeting in his place. | |
Leona  |
Hah, who cares where that hotshot is. Just start the meeting. | |
Crowley |
Ahem! Now, then, let us begin. It has now been two months since we have started preparations for the up and coming joint cultural festival. Can you please give us an update as head planner, Rosehearts-kun? | |
Riddle  |
With pleasure. Everyone, please take a look at the papers in front of you. We’re still in the middle of accepting applications for representative students for some of the planned programs. But we have finished evaluating applications for food and other craft booths. | |
Kalim |
Hm? I understand the food booths, but why crafts? | |
Riddle |
Clothing, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, and the like. It’s the perfect chance for them to showcase and sell them. There are also booths for live paintings and some for indie movies, too. | |
Kalim |
Whoa~! They all sound exciting and fun! | |
Riddle |
The next item on the agenda is about the stage for the speech contest. We’ve decided on preparing three special stages within the College as well. The schoolyard will be for the Red Stage, the gymnasium will be for the Blue Stage, while the largest– the Colosseum will be for the Purple Stage. However, we’re still in the middle of accepting interviews from the press, and… Um… | |
Kalim |
What’s with the troubled face, Riddle? | |
| ||
Riddle |
The Purple Stage will be used for the music competition. In other words, the “Vocal & Dance Championship.” This is the only event that seems to be getting a lot of media attention… | |
|
| ||
Azul  |
Ah, I think I know why. The Vocal & Dance Championship… The VDC, as it is known, is very well a world-famous tournament where each school’s great singers will be taking part in. | |
Riddle |
I thought it would be a simple choral competition based from the title… | |
Vil |
Indeed. When the VDC first started, it was no better than any school choral competition. But as the eras changed and as new genres were discovered, the music greatly improved together with the dances and performances. As a result, it’s recently been called one’s gateway to becoming a professional singer. | |
Azul |
And the audience gets to vote on the finalists in real time as well. The feeling of people appealing to the audience really excites a crowd, you see. And it is no exaggeration to say that this competition brings forth new stars. Moreover, Vil-san is a participant this year. It is no wonder that the press will be clamoring for interviews. | |
Vil |
… Hm… | |
Riddle |
Is that so…? | |
Azul |
Oh, my. I had thought that our exceptional Riddle-san would be updated with the latest trends. I see that you’re not aware of what transpires in the world Vil-san walks in. | |
Riddle |
You sure do like making people sound antagonistic, don’t you? I am aware that Vil-senpai is in the entertainment industry. | |
Azul |
Oh, truly? Vil-san is a very popular celebrity who started off with fashion but has now ventured into movies even! He gets flooded with invitations whenever Fashion Week comes around. He was the number one runway model during last year’s Autumn & Winter fashion collection. Moreover, he is one of the only high school students who have more than 5 million followers on his social media. Anything he advertises gets sold out immediately, or so the rumors say. An influencer in every sense of the word indeed! | |
Riddle |
He’s that popular, huh… | |
Vil |
Hm, you sure have a talent for baseless advertisement, Azul. | |
| ← Episode 5-1 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-3 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-3: Popular Among the Masses! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Mirror Chamber | ||
Vil |
Hm, you sure have a talent for baseless advertisement, Azul. All of those are so perfectly natural they’re not even worth bragging about. Can you stop exaggerating now? | |
Idia |
Oh, speaking of influencers… I heard that Neige LeBlanche would also be participating in this year’s VDC. It was really trending on the net a few days ago. Maybe the media wants in on that, too. | |
Riddle |
Neige LeBlanche…? Ah, I do remember seeing that name in the applications list. He’s the 2nd year representative for Royal Sword Academy. | |
Vil |
………… | |
Lilia |
Oh, indeed! Neige is currently the number one most loved actor of today, isn’t he? I see him every time I turn the television on. I never would have imagined that he was a student from Royal Sword Academy. | |
Idia |
Yeah, he’s totally living the life… Wait, people in Diasomnia watch TV…? | |
Lilia |
(chuckles) But of course! We are high school students, after all. We watch soap operas and even play games. | |
Idia |
H-heh… That’s unexpected… | |
Crowley |
Vil Schoenheit-kun and Neige LeBlanche-kun. This year’s Vocal & Dance Championship will be home to two very popular celebrities. It is no exaggeration to say that this competition is the star of everything. Rosehearts-kun, I ask that you please make sure everything is in order so we do not encounter trouble on the day of the competition. | |
Riddle |
Y-yes, Headmaster… It seems like we’re in for a busy competition… | |
Azul |
If something happens, we must also be prepared for a riot caused by the fans. Riddle-san, I will lend you a hand should you need it. After all, I do know what to do after that whole fiasco during the Magift Tournament. | |
Leona |
Hey, you octopus bastard. You want me to cut that silver tongue of yours off? | |
Azul |
How frightening…~ (chuckles) | |
Riddle |
I do not need your help, Azul. Moreover, I do not want to be in your tricky debts. I don’t know what I’ll be in store for, so I’ll just handle this to the best of my capabilities. | |
Azul |
Oh, that is unfortunate indeed. However, I shall be at your call should you find yourself in trouble. I am a very compassionate and kind-hearted man, after all. | |
Kalim |
Yup, yup! I’m here to help you out if you need me too, Riddle! Don’t be shy! I can hardly wait for the festival~! | |
Idia |
(sighs)~~~ How can you enjoy being under the sun for so long…? I can’t even fathom how I’ll stand on that stage to announce whatever… I just know that all I’ll hear from the audience when I stand up there will be “Wait, is his hair burning? Is he from the Shroud Family?” jesus… “Look at how gloomy he is…!” and all that stuff. Ahh, can’t deal… Someone as introverted as myself requires a lot of EXP just trying to stand on stage, ugh… | |
Riddle |
Idia-senpai, it is a tournament rule that those involved should be physically present on-stage. I will not give you special treatment. | |
Idia |
There’s Sir Riddle’s killer trick “Walking Rule-book.” Aren’t you a little too rational sometimes? In the first place, my voice transmission will sound so much better than my actual geeky voice, you know? | |
Riddle |
Are we not having a normal conversation currently? | |
Idia |
C-can you please not treat talking in front of an audience the same as talking with acquaintances? I definitely think it’s impossible for me to even open my mouth when I’m up there. | |
Riddle |
We still have more than one month before the festival. I suggest that you practice speaking out loud starting today. If you’d like, I will offer myself to personally train you. | |
Idia |
(shrieks) I-I’ll manage on the actual day, so no thank you! (whispering) I’d rather die than take Sir Riddle’s special classes…. | |
Riddle |
Very well. I’ll be looking forward to your appearance. That is all for the Event Committee’s reports. | |
Crowley |
Let us adjourn the meeting for today, gentlemen. Please continue making preparations for the festival. | |
Vil |
……………. | |
| ||
| Pomefiore Dorm – Vil’s Room | ||
Vil |
“Mira, Mira,” please enlighten me. | |
| Mira | Yes, what would you like to know? | |
Vil |
Currently, who is the most beautiful of all? | |
| Mira | The first web result that I obtained using the keywords “beautiful” is— Neige Rubanche. | |
Vil |
Neige…! (quietly) I see the time has finally come… | |
| Mira | I am sorry, I could not quite catch that. | |
| ← Episode 5-2 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-4 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-4: Public Announcement! | ||
|---|---|---|
| —A few days later— | ||
| ||
| Cafeteria | ||
Grim |
Phew, I’m starving! Days when we have P.E. feel so much longer, yanno? | |
Ace |
Aren’t you always hungry regardless of what day it is? … Hm? | |
Deuce |
There’s a lot of people gathering by the bulletin board. What’s going on? Let’s see… An audition for the Joint Cultural Festival’s Vocal & Dance Championship…? Oh, it’s that music contest for the cultural festival. | |
Ace |
I’ve seen them broadcast it on TV before, but I didn’t know that the contestants audition to appear on stage. “Come and join us! Aspiring singers and dancers, this is your chance for stardom!” “You shall represent our glorious school!” “In the case that you are chosen to be part of the finalists…” “The prize money of 5 million Madol will be divided among the participating members.” | |
| Grim, Ace & Deuce | 5 MILLION MADOL!? | |
Crowley |
Indeed! How very wonderful, is it not!? | |
| Grim, Ace & Deuce | WHA—?! DON’T SCARE US LIKE THAT! | |
Ace |
Headmaster, I’m gonna be blunt. Stop appearing out of thin air all the time! | |
Crowley |
Oh, my. Pardon me. I didn’t mean to startle you. There is a reason as to the prize money for this year’s Vocal & Dance Competition. That is because this competition is widely sponsored by a lot of major companies. The VDC is very different from local school band play-offs. The finalists are given thousands of offers from talent agencies for a professional debut. Being a top-performing artist will no longer be a dream. It’s an honest-to-goodness music battle with the school’s name and your future on the line. And of course, the prize needs to be just as grand to ensure groundbreaking performances. | |
Ace |
I see. If the sponsors can find their next star in this competition, 5 million is basically like pocket change for them. | |
Grim |
If I had that kinda money, I’d probably be drowning in all the canned tuna I can buy, yanno! | |
Deuce |
Wait just a sec. The prize money is divided between the members. If there are four members, then that would be… Wait, 500 ÷ 4 is… Tens, hundreds, uh… | |
Ace |
1, 250, 000 per person. That’ll buy you about 4000 of those 300 Madol canned tunas. | |
Grim |
Woohoo!! 4000 cans!!! Hey, hey, Yuu! Let’s join the tournament! | |
| Choice 1: You have to pass the audition first. | Choice 2: You won’t be able to finish 4000 canned tunas, Grim… | |
Crowley |
The members are traditionally chosen from the choral club and the light music club… But our College has chosen to allow any and all students to join the audition. | |
Deuce |
An honest competition where the best will stand out on top, huh! | |
Crowley |
Of course, there are students who have been training for this since last year, too, but… I just figured that everyone should get the chance to dream about stardom as well. Fufu, what do you think? How very kind of me, is it not? Anyone has the right to try out for the audition. I am looking forward to see who our representatives will be~ | |
| ← Episode 5-3 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-5 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-5: Aim for the Prize Money! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Cafeteria | ||
Ace |
“The prepared audition song will be ‘Piece of my world’.” “Please contact 3-A’s Rook Hunt if for applications,” it says. Heh~ This sounds fun! Ya know, I’ve seen how much fun the cultural clubs are having, so why don’t we try out? If we get accepted, we don’t have to help and lug around so much stuff, dude. | |
Deuce |
It will do my family some good if I did end up participating… Ah, but still… I can handle sports just fine, but I’ve never tried singing and dancing before. | |
Ace |
That “Piece of my world” song was very popular last year. I’m sure there are lotsa dance tutorials floating on the net. You can remember it if it’s easy enough, right? | |
Grim |
Wha—?! This guy just got a smartphone, so he’s been browsing the net a lot. Alright! I’m gonna practice my dance moves and take that audition! | |
| Choice 1: I think Grim dancing will look so funny. | Choice 2: I can’t imagine what Grim will sound like singing. | |
Deuce |
I’ll have to skip this one, sorry. I doubt that we’d even pass the audition. | |
Ace |
Eh~ Learn to play along, man~! | |
Deuce |
It’s not something we should meddle in if we’re not serious about winning. | |
Ace |
I think we’re free to try out for the audition anyway, y’know? | |
Deuce |
(scoffs) I just know you’ll need someone to comfort you if you don’t make it. | |
Ace |
Don’t just assume we’re gonna fail. I’ll show you! We’ll pass for sure. | |
Grim |
He’s right, yanno! I can practically taste that tuna already! | |
Deuce |
Sure, sure. Oh, yeah. Our next class is Alchemy, isn’t it? I’m on class duty today. I have to go help set the classroom. Lunch will be over if we just stand here. Let’s go eat. | |
Grim |
Agreed! I’m so hungry~! | |
| ||
| Courtyard | ||
Grim |
Class after a big lunch just makes me sleepy, yanno…? | |
Ace |
Don’t doze off and make things explode, you got that? | |
| ??? | (singing) ～～～♪ | |
Grim |
Wha—? | |
Deuce |
What was that…? | |
| Choice 1: What a beautiful voice. | Choice 2: It came from that direction… | |
| ??? | (singing) ～～～♪ (coughing) | |
Ace |
What the—? That’s gross. | |
| ??? | Singin’ outta the blue like that, ugh… Knew it won’t work… | |
| (rustling) | ||
???  |
Who’s there!? | |
| ← Episode 5-4 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-6 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-6: A Lesson by the Water Well! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Courtyard | ||
??? |
Who’s there!? | |
Deuce |
I-I’m sorry for bothering you. We heard singing, so we, uh… | |
| Flashback Sequence | ||
|
| ||
Deuce |
Stop moving around my feet, Grim! | |
| (crash!) | ||
Epel |
Ah…! | |
Deuce |
I’m sorry…! Are you okay? | |
Epel |
Ah… (sobbing)… | |
Deuce |
Wha—!? A-are you crying…!? | |
Ace |
Teacher~! Deuce made someone from another dorm cry! | |
Deuce |
Don’t joke around, Ace! I’m sorry, I didn’t know it hurt that much. I’ll take you to the infirmary, so hold on to me— | |
Epel |
I’ve… I’ve had enough…! | |
Deuce |
Eh? En—what? | |
Epel |
…! | |
| Flashback Sequence - END | ||
|
| ||
Deuce |
If I’m not mistaken, you’re that boy that ran into me at Main Street. | |
Epel |
Ah… I’m so sorry about that… | |
Deuce |
Oh, no, it’s no problem. You are… Epel, correct? | |
Epel |
Eh? How did you know my name? | |
Deuce |
I heard about you from Jack. He told me you were classmates. | |
Epel |
Yes, we are. You two are Deuce-kun and Ace-kun, aren’t you? And Grim-kun and Yuu-san. Am I correct? | |
Grim |
Oh, you know who we are~! I guess we’re pretty popular, huh! | |
Epel |
You guys were so funny during the Magift Tournament’s exhibition match. (chuckles) | |
Ace |
God, I wish everyone would forget about that… | |
Deuce |
Why were you singing by the well, Epel? | |
Epel |
I can hear my voice projected more clearly if I sing by the well. Our Prefect—Vil-san told me to practice my singing here… | |
Deuce |
Was being a good singer part of the Pomefiore Dorm requirement though? | |
Ace |
They’re not Heartslabyul, dude. They don’t have silly rules like that. | |
Epel |
That’s true. It’s not a requirement for the dorm, but… I’m going to be taking part in the Vocal & Dance Championship auditions. | |
Deuce |
Heh~ That’s amazing! | |
Epel |
So, I… I was told I have to learn how to sing better so that people will adore me… …………… (quietly) I wish that competition didn’t exist… | |
Deuce |
Eh? | |
| ??? | Goodness, Epel. Are you neglecting your lessons to talk to some pigeons? | |
Epel |
Ah…! | |
| ← Episode 5-5 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-7 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-7: Bitter Beauty! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Courtyard | ||
| ??? | Goodness, Epel. Are you neglecting your lessons to talk to some pigeons? | |
Epel |
Ah…! Vil-san…! | |
Deuce |
That’s Pomefiore’s Prefect Vil Schoenheit…! | |
Ace |
Good god, seeing him from this close is definitely something… | |
Grim |
That guy’s legs are like, 1 meter longer than yours, Yuu…! | |
| Choice 1: He is very beautiful. | Choice 2: I think you’re exaggerating, Grim… I think… | |
Vil  |
You there, nobodies. | |
Grim |
Wha—?! Is he talking about us? | |
Vil |
Who else is there? This is an important lesson for our Epel. There are less than two months before the VDC. He does not have the time to be fraternizing with lowlifes like you. Please do not bother him while he is doing his lessons. | |
Ace |
Hah? What’s your problem? | |
Deuce |
We weren’t bothering him at all— | |
Epel |
Vil-san, don’t shout at them! This’s—This is my fault— | |
Vil |
Epel, how many times must I tell you to stop with that vulgar way of speaking? It is not befitting a person of your standard. Surely you do not want to be referred to as a “Poisonous Red Apple,” do you? Let us go, Epel. | |
Epel |
But I—I don’t really want to do this—! | |
Vil |
Have you forgotten your promise with me already? Come along now. | |
Epel |
Uh………………. | |
Ace |
Hey, you. I don’t care whether you’re a Prefect or not, but you just look like you’re bullying him. | |
Grim |
Also, we’re not nobodies, yanno? | |
Deuce |
H-hey, you two…! Didn’t the Headmaster tell you both not to pick fights anymore?! | |
| Choice 1: Let’s stop here. | Choice 2: Abusing your authority as a Prefect is not good. | |
Epel |
そ、そうだよ。 I’ll be fine, don’t worry… | |
Vil |
Hmph, pretty bold of you nobodies to challenge me. This will be perfect exercise after a meal. Come now, I’ll turn you into mashed potatoes. | |
| Battle
| ||
|
| ||
| Courtyard | ||
| (pow!) | ||
Grim |
Wha—!? | |
| (hit!) | ||
Ace |
Geh—! | |
| (slap!) | ||
Deuce |
Gwah! | |
| Choice 1: Instant kill… | Choice 2: His magic is amazing, but his technical skills are great, too! | |
Vil |
It is unsightly moving about unnecessarily. One must take into account how one’s body looks as he moves as well. 5 points out of a 100 for all of you. Learn how to pick your enemies next time. | |
Epel |
Ah… Everyone… All because of me… | |
Vil |
Oh, my? I’m the bad guy now? Still… You only have yourself to blame for skipping your lessons during the holidays, Epel. You still have a lot to do before you can become a finalist. Do not think that you can get out of this easily. Come along. | |
Epel |
Yes……… See you later… | |
| ← Episode 5-6 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-8 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-8: Dead-set on Revenge! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Courtyard | ||
Epel |
See you later… | |
Grim |
Ugh… That guy got taken away… | |
Ace |
So creepy… Is being a shady guy part of the Prefect requirement for this school? | |
Deuce |
Don’t pick fights with another dorm’s Prefect…! What will happen to us if Prefect Rosehearts hears about this? | |
| Flashback Sequence | ||
Epel |
………… (quietly) I wish that competition didn’t exist… | |
| Flashback Sequence - END | ||
Deuce |
The Vocal & Dance Championship, huh… | |
| ??? | Mm-hmm, I see now… | |
| ||
| Gymnasium | ||
| —Break time— | ||
Ace  |
“It is unsightly moving about unnecessarily. One must take into account how one’s body looks as he moves as well.” | |
Grim |
“5 points out of a 100 for all of you.” GAH~~~!! He pisses me off!!! I’ll show him that I can sing and dance gracefully that he’ll have to beg me to join! | |
Ace |
Hell yeah! So, Deuce— | |
Deuce  |
Why’d you suddenly want to take the audition? I can’t stand being belittled like that, too. Plus… I’m a little worried about him. | |
Ace |
Him? You mean Epel? | |
Deuce |
Yeah. He didn’t look so eager about joining the VDC either. | |
| Choice 1: True, he did look a little hesitant. | Choice 2: It looks like his Prefect forced him to join. | |
Deuce |
That guy was crying when he crashed into me that time. As a model student, I just can’t stand by when someone’s being forced into something they don’t want. | |
Ace |
Kinda beats the purpose of being humble if you’re gonna call yourself a model student, dude… Epel did look pretty weak-willed though. I’d feel bad for him if he kept being forced into lessons. Then, let’s show a cooler performance than Epel’s and make him lose the audition! You did say that since we’re joining, we should at least aim for the top, right? If he’s not up to it, then we’ll just take his spot~ | |
Grim |
Alright~! Let’s start with dance lessons! Start the music, Yuu! | |
 Rhythmic
| ||
| Let’s start our dance practice! | ||
| #1 | ||
Ace |
Alright, let’s try dancing to the song first. Grim, you look like you’ve never danced before. Can you handle this? | |
Grim |
Hehe, I’ll show you my beautiful footwork! | |
Deuce |
I-I don’t know if I can dance like you guys, but… Yuu, can you please help us with the counting? Thanks! | |
| #2 | ||
Ace |
Alright, this is looking good~ ♪ | |
Deuce |
Move the right hand, step backward… Wait, which foot goes first? | |
Grim |
Wha—!! A peace sign?! I have paws! I can’t do that, yanno?! | |
Ace |
Pfft, you guys, don’t complain about the easy stuff. | |
Deuce |
Ugh… I’ll show you I can master this in no time! | |
| #3 | ||
Deuce |
Ugh… I can’t nail this step at all… | |
Grim |
How do you have it memorized already, Ace? | |
Ace |
I’ll tell you if you beg and say “Teach me, Master Ace!” | |
Grim |
Wha—!? Don’t get cocky just ‘cause you can dance a little! | |
Deuce |
Just you wait…! I’ll be a better dancer than you someday! | |
| ← Episode 5-7 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-9 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-9: Proficient Teacher! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Gymnasium | ||
Ace |
Ahahahaha! Deuce, you can’t do a simple step at all! | |
Deuce |
Ugh…! I can’t help it! I’ve never even danced before! | |
Grim |
(grumbles) I can’t move my hands and feet at the same time…! | |
| Choice 1: You have to do your best. | Choice 2: There’s a limit to how much you can do on your own… | |
Kalim  |
Oh? Are you guys dancing, too~? Let us join! | |
Grim |
Wha—? You’re Scarabia’s awkward duo. | |
Jamil  |
Stop it with the weird nicknames. We are not awkward at all. | |
Ace |
Are you two going to join the VDC auditions, too? | |
Kalim |
Yeah! It’s a huge festival, right? I wanna dance my heart out~! Jamil and I are pretty great at singing and dancing either way. Right, Jamil? | |
Jamil |
I don’t particularly want to stand out, but… (sighs) | |
Kalim |
I was watching you from behind, but you guys really suck, huh! You guys look like you have two right feet! Ahaha! Dancing is tiring on its own, but you have to sing, too. Will you be alright? | |
Deuce |
Ugh… I suddenly feel so unmotivated… | |
Ace |
That’s right. Jamil-senpai, I remember you teaching Floyd-senpai a dance during basketball practice. Dancing is your hobby, right? Please give us some tips~ | |
Kalim |
Sure thing! You can never go wrong with Jamil! | |
Jamil |
Why are you answering for me? Well, teaching someone will benefit me, too. I’ll help you. If you’re new to dancing, I’d suggest doing some stretching first. Deuce, relax your shoulders a little bit. Your body will look stiff if you let your fingers and shoulders move together. | |
Deuce |
H-how do I even do that in the first place…?! The more I think about it, the more difficult it is to do…! | |
Jamil |
Thinking while dancing is not recommended. You just have to make your body remember. | |
| (bell chimes) | ||
Jamil |
Oh, afternoon classes are starting soon. Let’s call this a day for now. | |
Kalim |
Eh? Already? Time flies by so quickly, huh~ | |
Deuce |
(panting) Viper-senpai, Asim-senpai, thank you for your guidance! | |
Ace |
I’d expect nothing less from Jamil-senpai~ He’s a great teacher. You guys are doing considerably better thanks to his help. | |
Jamil |
Sense of rhythm aside, your stamina is not bad at all. If you practice more, I’m sure you’ll be a decent dancer. | |
Deuce |
Thank you very much!!! | |
Jamil |
I’m a little unsure about Grim, but… He’s got potential. Maybe… I think… | |
Grim |
Dancing is really fun! I’ll show you a cleaner dance tomorrow! | |
Jamil |
I’m concerned that you might forget to sing if you’re too focused on dancing. You have to balance both, okay? | |
Deuce |
Oh, that’s right… We have more homework to do now, huh. | |
Kalim |
You guys, let’s practice together starting tomorrow! Jamil’s a really great singer! I want you to hear him sing~! | |
Jamil |
Wha—?! You’re going off on your own again…! | |
Kalim |
It’s fine~! The more the merrier, isn’t it~? | |
| Grim, Ace & Deuce | Thank you for your guidance! | |
Kalim |
No prob! Let’s work hard together! | |
Jamil |
Geez… You’re all so carefree, huh… Very well. Don’t expect me to be all nice though. | |
Ace |
We’ll be fine! We’re practically used to strictness by now. I mean, have you met our Prefect? | |
Deuce |
We’re ready to take on anything! | |
Jamil |
Alright. For now, let’s start with cleaning the area we used. Go get some mops from storage. | |
| All | Yessir~! | |
Jamil |
Kalim, you don’t have to join them… (sighs) | |
| (footsteps) | ||
Azul  |
Oh, perfect! I finally found you, Jamil-san. | |
| ← Episode 5-8 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-10 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-10: Impudent Days! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Gymnasium | ||
Azul |
Oh, perfect! I finally found you, Jamil-san. | |
Jamil |
Azul? What do you want? | |
Azul |
You do not have to look so sour about seeing a classmate. You’re on class duty today, correct? Afternoon’s History lesson will be self-study. Professor Trein asked me to come and get you to help him distribute hand-outs. | |
Jamil |
Understood, I’ll go right away. | |
Grim |
(quietly) Oh yeah… Azul humiliated Jamil to the entire world back when he went evil berserker mode… | |
| Choice 1: I wonder how things turned out between them. | Choice 2: W-will they be okay…? | |
Azul |
How vexing. Of course, everything I did then was all for show. | |
Grim |
Wha—?! | |
Azul |
Do you really think that someone as compassionate as I would do something so low as to ruin my classmate’s reputation like that? | |
Jamil |
I’m sure you will. | |
Grim |
Stop calling yourself compassionate… It doesn’t really suit you, yanno? | |
Azul |
Fufufu. To tell the truth, I was only in contact with Jade’s phone during that day. Unlike Leona-san, I do not enjoy destroying my enemies any more than necessary. I finally got a hold of a precious secret. I will not do something as stupid as reveal my upper-hand now, would I? | |
Jamil |
(sighs) Still shady… Either way, you’re right. It was vexing, but thanks to Azul’s little trick, my family and the Asim Family did not figure out the real reason why I went into Overblot. The dorm residents on the other hand… | |
| Flashback Sequence | ||
| ||
| Scarabia Dorm - Lounge | ||
| Scarabia Student A | Are you sure about letting Vice-Prefect Jamil stay as your Vice-Prefect?! | |
| Scarabia Student B | He’s been fooling you and all of us all this time! | |
| Scarabia Student C | He might be plotting something again! | |
Kalim |
Thank you for worrying about me! But this incident isn’t entirely his fault. I’m partly to blame. Also, there’s no one here that Jamil hasn’t helped out, is there? | |
| Scarabia Student A | W-well, that’s… | |
| Scarabia Student B | It’s true that he does help us out a lot, but… | |
Kalim |
See? He’s a really good Vice-Prefect! He’ll always be better than me. He’s a reliable guy. Don’t let one bad thing ruin your image of him. It’s true that he used you all to try and chase me out, but… He’s never once hurt me until he went berserk during the holidays. He could have done a lot worse, you know? But he didn’t. Not once for the past 17 years. But I won’t guarantee that he’s completely good. | |
| Scarabia Student C | Prefect… | |
Kalim |
Ah… I’m sorry I’m bad at explaining, but… Can you let us be with you for a little bit longer? | |
| Scarabia Student C | I-if that’s what Prefect wishes, then… | |
Jamil  |
……… | |
| Flashback Sequence - END | ||
|
| ||
Jamil |
I’ve been trying to keep my distance from them a little bit… Scarabia’s motto is “Meticulous and Forethought.” I know that they’re the type who won’t jump to conclusions without evaluating what’s best for them first. Of course, the same goes for me and Kalim. | |
Azul |
Fufu, how very like you. You are all so driven and forward. I’m surprised to see you both dancing together even after all that happened. | |
Jamil |
Hmph, say what you will. I’ve already experienced hell during that entire Overblot incident. I’m simply behaving and following Kalim around to make up for what I did. | |
Azul |
Fufu, I’m sure a lot of the other students are aiming for your position now. His denseness and naiveté aside, Kalim-san does make for a really good master. I’m sure that he’ll prove to be an asset someday. He holds power much greater than magic, after all. | |
Jamil |
That holiday incident was a once in a lifetime chance for me. I definitely thought I would be ruined once I failed. But nothing much has changed… You could say I’m grateful for it. As long as I’m not free from Kalim, I will continue to be by his side. Still, that doesn’t mean that I’ll be giving up on making a name for myself. I’ll prove it to Kalim, to my parents, to the Asim Family, and even to you lot. | |
Grim |
Jamil, you’ve changed so much since that incident, yanno? | |
Azul |
Fufu, but that’s what makes people intriguing. You are always welcome in Octavinelle should you find yourself freed from Kalim. Someone of your talents will be very much appreciated. | |
Jamil |
Well, thanks. But no matter what happens, Octavinelle will always be at the bottom of my list. | |
Kalim |
Hey, guys~! We have to go now or we’ll be late! | |
Azul |
Kalim-san is telling us to hurry… Very well, we have no choice. | |
Jamil |
I shouldn’t have wasted my time talking to you. I have to go help with the hand-outs now. | |
Ace |
Ugh… Our next classroom is like, super far from here. | |
Deuce |
Let’s go, Yuu, Grim! | |
Grim |
Wha—!? Wait for me, guys! | |
| ← Episode 5-9 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-11 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-11: Hurry and Register! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Gymnasium | ||
| —Three days later— | ||
Ace |
There are a lot more guys having their dance practice here now, huh. | |
Grim |
Are they all after the prize money?! I’m not handing you my canned tuna! | |
Jamil |
I think that more of them are aiming for the professional debut rather than the prize money. | |
Deuce |
Debut, huh… Now that you mention it, they do look like they’ve been training for this their whole lives. | |
Jamil |
Don’t lose heart. It will affect your performance, you know? And you’re doing so well compared to your “wild elephant” dancing days. | |
Kalim |
True! Your singing’s gotten better, too! You don’t sing off-key anymore~ This is all thanks to your voice lessons. You did great, you guys~! Alright, let’s try dancing a song fully! | |
| All | Yessir! | |
| Rhythmic
| ||
| Show them the results of your training! | ||
| #1 | ||
Jamil |
Alright, let me see you dance. Try to keep up with my and Kalim’s pace. | |
Ace |
Don’t mess this up, Deuce. | |
Deuce |
I know that! I’ll do this perfectly! | |
Kalim |
Don’t overthink it, Deuce! Just have fun! | |
| #2 | ||
Kalim |
Oh-ho! You guys have gotten better! Great job! Why don’t you try adding this dance move, too? | |
Deuce |
A-amazing! How did you do that?! | |
Kalim |
Use your hand and BAM! Hit the floor and then use your feet to WHOOSH! Easy, right? | |
Ace |
I didn’t really understand anything you said… | |
| #3 | ||
Grim |
Yeah! I nailed that up until the pose! | |
Deuce |
How did we do, Viper-senpai? | |
Jamil |
Let me see… You’ve gotten the hang of it, I’d say. You guys worked really hard. Great job. | |
Kalim |
Yeah! I knew you guys could do it! | |
| Rhythmic - END
| ||
|
| ||
| Gymnasium | ||
Deuce |
Alright! That felt good! I didn’t even forget the lyrics once! | |
Grim |
Nyaha! Me, too! I didn’t step on my tail at all, yanno! | |
Ace |
Thanks a lot, Jamil-senpai! To think you managed to whip us newbies into doing a good performance! | |
Kalim |
Right~! Jamil’s a really good teacher, isn’t he~? He’s helped me out thousands of times, too! | |
Jamil |
Ahem! Enough about me… I’ve taught you all I can. All you need to do know is practice on your own and do your best at the auditions. | |
Kalim |
We’ll be rivals by then! But I’ll still pray for you guys! | |
Jamil |
True, I don’t plan on losing. | |
Ace |
You guys look confident~ Well, we’re not losing either. | |
Grim |
We’ll rock the judges with our awesome dance and pretty voices! | |
Deuce |
Viper-senpai, Asim-senpai! Thank you for all your help! | |
Jamil |
Oh, have you three applied for the audition yet? | |
Grim |
Eh? Whazzat? | |
Jamil |
Good god, I should have expected this knowing you guys, but… I’m glad I asked just in case. | |
Kalim |
Ahaha! I knew you’d notice something like that, Jamil. | |
Jamil |
I’ve gotten used to it thanks to a certain someone. You need to register first before you can take part in the VDC auditions. Class 3-A’s Rook Hunt-senpai is the one accepting registrations. | |
Ace |
Oh, yeah, that was written on the poster. | |
Jamil |
The deadline for registrations is approaching, so make sure you don’t forget. | |
Deuce |
Yes, thank you very much! | |
Jamil |
You’ll know it’s Rook-senpai if you see his trademark golden bobbed hair and hat. Well… I’m sure you’ll be able to tell quickly. | |
|
| ||
| Classroom | ||
Deuce |
Class 3-A… Is this Hunt-senpai’s classroom? I’m a little nervous visiting an upperclassman’s classroom… | |
Ace |
We rarely even interact with them. Should we ask one of our seniors for help? | |
Grim |
Huh? But look over there… Hey, Leona~~!! Come here for a bit! | |
Leona  |
Hah?! | |
Ace |
Grim…?! Really?! Him!? | |
Deuce |
That’s Savanaclaw’s Prefect!! | |
Grim |
I mean, he’s the only guy I know in this classroom. | |
| Choice 1: He looks like he’s in a bad mood. He’s glaring. | Choice 2: Those stares [from the others] hurt so bad… | |
Leona |
You’ve got guts demanding me come to you. If you need something, get in here. | |
Grim |
It’s like, 10 meters, yanno? You’re so lazy. | |
Deuce |
Sometimes I think that Grim is a little amazing… | |
Ace |
Me, too… | |
Leona |
So, what do you need, you herbivores? I’ll spit-roast you if it’s not important. | |
Grim |
We’re here to see some guy named Rook Hunt. Introduce us! | |
Leona |
Huh? Introduce you to that weirdo? | |
Grim |
Yeah! We’re here to register for the Vocal & Dance Championship auditions, yanno! | |
Rook  |
Really?! Wonderful! I welcome you as challengers whole-heartedly! | |
| Grim, Ace & Deuce | WHAAAAA!!!! | |
| ← Episode 5-10 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-12 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-12: Full-fledged Eccentric! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Classroom | ||
Ace |
Th-that shocked me…!! | |
Deuce |
He wasn’t there a while ago! | |
Rook |
Hahaha, did I shock you? Pardon. It has always been an old habit of mine to try and mask my footsteps. I am Rook Hunt. My entire life’s motto is to aim for beauty and to protect it. A Hunter of Love, as I would like to put it. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. | |
Leona |
Tsk… There’s the weirdo… | |
Rook |
Goodness me, if it isn’t the Beastly Gentleman. It is lunch break so pray, where is Monsieur Dandelion? | |
Leona |
He has his own classes to attend. Just take those herbivores with you and get out of my sight. | |
Deuce |
Monsieur Dandelion…? | |
Rook |
Fufufu~ Why, it is none other than our Beastly Gentleman’s one and only confidant Ruggie-kun. | |
Grim |
But why a dandelion? Is it because his hair is yellow and fluffy? | |
Rook |
Non-non, it is much more complex than that. Yes, I remember it vividly—It was around the time that the spring was blowing its gentle breath around the school last year. | |
| Flashback Sequence | ||
| ||
| Sports Field | ||
Ruggie  |
Alright, this should be more than enough. I have to get these back before they start wilting. | |
Rook |
Bonjour, Monsieur! | |
Ruggie |
Wha—?! Who are you!? | |
Rook |
Pardon my rudeness. I am Rook Hunt from Pomefiore. I saw you doing something rather interesting, so I called out to you. | |
Ruggie |
Interesting… I was just plucking some dandelions. | |
Rook |
And what do you plan to do with all of those dandelions? | |
Ruggie |
I’m gonna eat them, what else? | |
Rook |
Come again?! | |
Ruggie |
Dandelions can be used in salads, they can be boiled and turned into tea. And they grow everywhere, too! It’s a real blessing for poor people like me. Well, it’s not like pompous rich people like you will ever understand. My food allowance is in trouble, so I just had to do something. That’s the story. I don’t really have time to deal with you, so please leave me be. | |
| Flashback Sequence - END | ||
|
| ||
Rook |
And there you have it! To him, dandelions were not merely flowers, but also something that could sustain his life. Thus, I refer to him as Monsieur Dandelion. | |
Ace |
Ruggie-senpai ate dandelions?! Wait, aren’t you insulting him then?! | |
Leona |
That guy’s really fine with anything, huh… Has he been feeding me that stuff, too…? | |
Rook |
Non-non, it is not poisonous. Do not judge things so easily now, Gentleman. | |
Grim |
Are dandelions delicious? Maybe I’ll have some next time, too! | |
Deuce |
I keep telling you to stop eating things you find on the ground. | |
Ace |
(gasps)…! I got caught up in his story, but we’re here for the audition, remember?! | |
Deuce |
Oh, yeah! Hunt-senpai, we would like to register for the VDC auditions. | |
Rook |
Oh, pardon me. It is another bad habit of mine to get carried away with stories, see? You boys are from Heartslabyul— Ace Trappola from Class 1-A, seat number 25. Your height is 172cm… And you are Deuce Spade from Class 1-A as well. Your seat number is 24 and your height is 173cm. Lastly, we have Ramshackle Dorm’s Prefect, Yuu, and the mysterious being Grim-kun who stands at 70cm. | |
Deuce |
Eh? How do you know all of that…?! | |
Ace |
How do you know our heights, too!? | |
Rook |
Fufufu, as a hunter, it is but simple information to obtain. It will be troublesome if I left it for later now, would it not? | |
| Choice 1: For what purpose exactly…? | Choice 2: (This school is so full of weirdos…) | |
Rook |
If I know it, then I would not need to have you write it down on applications, after all. Three days from now, the auditions will take place in Pomefiore’s ballroom after school. Do not be late. | |
| Grim, Ace & Deuce | Understood! | |
Leona |
How long are you gonna talk in front of me? Get lost. | |
Rook |
Oh, Leona-kun! Would you like to audition for the VDC as well? Height and looks aside, I am sure that your athletic abilities will translate well into dancing! Your voice is wonderful as well. I have not seen a lion sing and roar with the sunset as the background, but I can just imagine how intense that would be. | |
Leona |
As if I’d participate in something like that. That annoying Vil is there, too, so no. Not in this lifetime. | |
Rook |
Vil who possesses wholesome beauty, and Leona-kun who sports a wild grace! Seeing you two perform together would be a wonderful sight! Two wildly contrasting beauties…! Oh, how magnificent! | |
Leona |
Tsk… He really doesn’t know how to read the room… | |
| ← Episode 5-11 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-13 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-13: A Gathering of Challengers! | ||
|---|---|---|
| —Three days later— —Vocal & Dance Championship Audition Day— | ||
| Pomefiore Dorm | ||
| ||
| Pomefiore Dorm – Lounge | ||
Grim |
Whoa…! There are lots of people here auditioning…! | |
Ace |
There’s more than 50, huh. | |
Deuce |
I-I-I’m so nervous…! I-I think I already forgot the lyrics…! | |
Ace |
You’re way too tense, man… | |
Cater  |
Oh~? It’s the DeuAce pair and the Ramshackle duo! Are you here to take the audition, too? | |
Grim |
Cater! Are you here for that? | |
Cater |
Yup, our school will be hosting the event this time~ Plus, Vil’s in it, too. Wouldn’t it be fun to snap a pic with a guy who has 5 million followers~? | |
Ace |
Deuce isn’t acting like himself, but I guess it’s nice to see that the pressure’s not affecting you… | |
Cater |
Eh~? I thought everyone was here for a similar purpose. Look over there. | |
Ruggie  |
(singing) La-la-la~ Singing’s so not my forte, but I hope that my dancing covers for it. I’m definitely taking that 5 million Madol prize money! | |
Grim |
Wha—?! That guy’s so easy to read, yanno? | |
Lilia  |
Greetings, Cater. I see you have come, too. | |
| Grim, Ace & Deuce | WAHHHHHHH!!!! | |
Lilia |
(chuckles) What a pleasing reaction. Your dorm is as lively as ever. | |
Cater |
Geez, Lilia-chan~ You know that scares people, right~? | |
| Choice 1: You’re the one who delivered the holiday card to me… | Choice 2: Ah, does he always do that? | |
Lilia |
Very much so. The name is Lilia Vanrouge, a humble messenger. | |
Grim |
Oh, yeah, Yuu. You did say you got some holiday card. Does that mean this guy sent it? | |
Lilia |
The initials written on the card were not mine, correct? Fufu, I am sure the sender is quite easy to recognize. | |
Cater |
Are you here for the auditions, too, Lilia-chan? | |
Lilia |
Indeed. I am in the Light Music Club, and it is tradition for the members to participate. I tried inviting Malleus, but he did not want to be seen by humans so he refused. He is quite the shy child, after all. | |
Cater |
Heh~ I feel like it’s a little bit more complicated than that, but okay… You’re kinda bold for inviting him out to audition in the first place~ | |
Lilia |
I was thinking that it would be nice for him to do some school activities once in a while, too. Did you not invite your partner Trey? | |
Cater |
I did, but I got rejected~ He said he was busy helping Riddle-kun with the Event Committee. | |
Lilia |
I see. | |
Cater |
In any case, since we were both rejected by our besties, let’s take a pic to commemorate~ | |
Lilia |
Very well. Come, freshmen. Let us take a picture. | |
Deuce |
Us, too…? | |
Grim |
We weren’t rejected, yanno? | |
Cater |
Never mind that~ Just go with the flow~ Yay~! | |
Lilia |
Yay~ | |
| (click~) | ||
Cater |
#NRC, #VDC Auditions, #We’re gonna pass!, #Dumpies Alright, uploaded~ | |
| (ping!) | ||
Ace |
Diasomnia has the famous Malleus-senpai, so I imagined you’d all be a lot more formal, but… You’re very friendly, huh? | |
Cater |
Aww~ I mean, you, me, and Riddle-kun are all different, right? | |
Deuce |
Now that you mention it, we are. Prefect Rosehearts is very scar—very strict, after all. So I wonder what part of us the Mirror of Darkness considers to be fitting for a certain dorm… | |
Lilia |
(chuckles) It is because we encounter people with a different point of view that we can learn something new every day. Behold. Ignihyde is known for having students who hate standing out, but— There are some from their dorm who are here at the auditions. | |
Cater |
Oh, isn’t that Idia-kun’s younger brother? It’s rare for him to be by himself. | |
Ace |
Younger brother… He looks like he’s in elementary school. Plus, what’s with the superhero lookin’ outfit…?! | |
Cater |
Oh, yeah, you guys didn’t know. Ignihyde’s Prefect, Idia Shroud-kun, and his younger brother Ortho Shroud were accepted into the school at the same time. | |
| Deuce & Ace | WHAT!!?? | |
| Choice 1: Is that even possible? | Choice 2: They were both accepted…? | |
Cater |
I don’t know all the details since I only met Idia-kun during my third year. They take the same classes, but the teachers don’t particularly mind. | |
Deuce |
No matter how close they are, I don’t think it’s normal for them to do everything together… | |
Grim |
That guy Idia’s got a bad case of brother complex, huh…! | |
Ortho  |
Don’t badmouth my big brother! | |
Grim |
Wha—?! | |
| ← Episode 5-12 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-14 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-14: Enthusiastic Developer! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Pomefiore Dorm – Lounge | ||
Ace |
(whispering) The guys here all have devilish hearing…! There was like, 10 meters between us, you know…!? | |
Ortho |
The mic Big Brother gave me can hear whispers from 50 meters away. | |
Lilia |
That is amazing indeed. I did not know that there are people outside of us fairies and the human beasts would have such great hearing. | |
Ortho |
Ehehe, right~? Big Brother is amazing! Ahem…! Plus, the Headmaster gave Big Brother and I permission to attend classes together. It’s not because he’s lonely that he took me here with him! | |
Cater |
O-oh, yeah~ Sorry about that! The Shroud Brothers are kinda like in the school’s Seven Mysteries, so we got a little carried away. | |
Ortho |
I’m fine as long as you understand. I’m so sorry for shouting, too. I don’t want people to have all sorts of ideas about Big Brother… | |
| Choice 1: We’re very sorry, too. | Choice 2: (A very rare angel in this school…!) | |
Cater |
Are you joining the VDC auditions, too, Ortho-chan? | |
Ortho |
That’s right! Well, Big Brother was— | |
| Flashback Sequence | ||
| ||
| Ignihyde Dorm – Idia’s Room | ||
| (clack, clack) | ||
Idia |
I did promise Sir Riddle that I’ll be practicing my speech for the cultural festival, but… Talking in front of a crowd is still impossible no matter how many times I simulate! But I’ll do anything to avoid his lectures… The only thing I could think of in the end was using a recording of my voice. And now, I have successfully finished a program that can project my voice in real time as I type the words! It is exceptionally good that I can hardly believe it’s my own voice! Surely, this should flow smoothly! Ortho, what do you think? Is it not a genius move on my part? No one will notice that it’s just a programmed software, right?! | |
Ortho  |
You’re so amazing, Big Brother! It sounds so convincing! | |
Idia |
Right~? Man~ I actually have a pretty nice voice, huh~! This way, I can answer anything smoothly! Fuhihi~ Work smarter, not harder! I’m such a genius, huh~ | |
Ortho |
Yup! I’m sure even Riddle Rosehearts will be surprised! | |
Idia  |
Ah, ah, no, no… Keep this a secret from Sir Riddle until the event is over, pelase. Wait until he looks all smug and says “See? You can do it if you try,” okay? Then I’ll say— “You didn’t notice I was lip-syncing? Haha! Amateur~!” That’s my big master plan. Uhihi! | |
Ortho |
Geez, Big Brother… Don’t be so mean to your juniors, okay? | |
Idia |
It’s fine. He’s only a year below me, but he’s been Prefect longer than I have. He’s practically my senior in that department. Still… The world of sound and acoustics is pretty deep, huh… Virtual idols are trending lately, so maybe I’ll try some of those vocal synthesizers on you, too… | |
Ortho |
I’m excited~! I wanna try singing, too! | |
Idia |
Alright~ Leave it to your big brother. | |
| Flashback Sequence - END | ||
|
| ||
Ortho |
Big Brother’s been hooked on vocal synthesizers lately, so I’m here! He said he wanted to try seeing how far he can take this. That’s why he made me audition~ | |
Ace |
EH?! Is it possible to make songs using vocal synthesizers?! | |
| ← Episode 5-13 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-15 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-15: Auditions Start! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Pomefiore Dorm – Lounge | ||
Ace |
EH?! Is it possible to make songs using vocal synthesizers?! | |
Lilia |
Hahaha! I see that Ignihyde’s engineering expert is full of interesting ideas as always. | |
Cater |
That sounds like fun! People making songs using vocal synthesizers and turning them into PVs is super popular! I like electric pop, too, actually~ | |
Grim |
I don’t get it… | |
Cater |
You’ve never seen a virtual idol before, Grimmy? I’ll show you a video right now. Wait a sec— We need to watch a short ad first before we can see the video. | |
| ||
Neige  |
Hey, did you know about a magical drink that can relieve your stress with one sip? It’s fizzy and refreshing! Dyed deep red with the flavor of love~ It’s the newly released “Red Apple Soda~!” | |
Cater |
Oh, it’s that popular ad. I guess I’ll go check if the school store sells that stuff, too~ | |
Lilia |
Oh-ho! That young man Neige was quite the topic during the Prefect’s meeting, too. I heard that he will be participating in this year’s VDC. | |
|
| ||
Ace |
Eh?! This competition accepts celebrities, too!? | |
Deuce |
What a demanding competition…! We need to take this more seriously. | |
Cater |
Do you think Neige-kun will take a pic with me if we get to participate~? | |
Ace |
Cater-senpai, you’re still talking about that? | |
Cater |
I mean, Neige-kun is the hottest MagiKame ‘grammer, y’know? Grab a chance while you still can~ It’ll be a buzz if I get to take a pic with both Neige-kun and Vil-kun~ | |
Grim |
Hey, Cater~! I can’t see the video at all. Stoop down a little, will ya~? | |
Ortho |
Do you want me to enlarge the video with my built-in projector~? | |
| (BAM!!) | ||
Vil |
Stop it with that ruckus! | |
| (sparkle, sparkle!) | ||
Deuce |
T-too bright…! What is with this sparkle…!? | |
Grim |
My eyes hurt!! | |
Epel  |
………………………… | |
Vil |
Though I believe that there’s not a single person here who doesn’t know me, a greeting is still part of etiquette. I am Pomefiore’s Prefect, Vil Schoenheit. The Headmaster has entrusted me with producing the members for this year’s Dance & Vocal Championship. Very well, let us begin with the auditions. Rook, the rest is on your hands. | |
Rook  |
Oui, King of Poisons. I am Pomefiore’s Vice-Prefect, Rook Hunt. I hope you all become familiar with me after this. | |
Grim |
Ah, it’s that weirdo who registered us. He’s Pomefiore’s Vice-Prefect, huh! | |
Rook |
We will be watching you perform the given piece. We shall be judging you based on the lyrics as well as your dancing. We will be doing auditions three at a time. Please come inside once your names are called. | |
| ← Episode 5-14 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-16 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Shel_BB.
|
| Episode 5-16: Explosive Character! | ||
|---|---|---|
| ||
| Pomefiore Dorm – Ballroom | ||
Rook |
Well then, my dear challengers, we will begin the audition. Starting with entry number 1…music start! | |
Ruggie |
Dance to this twisted rhythm Stubborn but adorable when you look away Who cares? Isn't it better to be just a little bad? | |
Rook |
Monsieur Dandelion. You were light on your feet for every step and your smile never faltered. Your performance was equal parts many and adorable. Beaute! 100 points! | |
Vil |
The way you held yourself wasn’t bad, but there was a crudeness to you movements and voice that stood out. Next! | |
Cater |
Dance to this twisted rhythm Stubborn but adorable when you look away Who cares? Isn't it better to be just a little bad? | |
Rook |
Monsieur Magicam. Your voice shines like a gorgeous diamond! I could bask in it all day. Beaute! 100 points! | |
Vil |
Your dancing and singing was on point, but I couldn’t feel any spark of passion from you. Next! | |
Lilia |
Dance to this twisted rhythm Stubborn but adorable when you look away Who cares? Isn't it better to be just a little bad? | |
Rook |
Monsieur Curiosity. You lovely appearance with your deep voice make for a truly bewitching combo. Beaute! 100 points! | |
Vil |
For some reason...I don’t feel the normal freshness you’d get from a high schooler coming from Lilia. Next! | |
Ortho |
Dance to this twisted rhythm Stubborn but adorable when you look away Who cares? Isn't it better to be just a little bad? | |
Rook |
Monsieur Doll. A completely novel performance! I couldn’t take my eyes off your on point voice and robot dance. Beaute! 100 points! | |
Vil |
Even calling it genreless has its limits. Next! | |
Kalim |
Dance to this twisted rhythm Stubborn but adorable when you look away Who cares? Isn't it better to be just a little bad? | |
Rook |
Roi d'or. Like a breeze dancing across the hot sands! Your light and cheery voice made me want to get up and join. Beaute! 100 points! | |
Vil |
Hmm. You are ever so slightly better than all the other vegetables bumbling their way through this. | |
Jamil |
Dance to this twisted rhythm Stubborn but adorable when you look away Who cares? Isn't it better to be just a little bad? | |
Rook |
Monsieur Multi. Wonderful. I can feel your hot soul burning under that cool visage. Beaute! 100 points! | |
Vil |
His performance stands out as the best so far. Not bad. | |
Epel  |
Dance to this twisted rhythm Stubborn but adorable when you look away Who cares? Isn't it better to be just a little bad? | |
Rook |
Monsieur Crabapple. Completely adorable! Completely charming! I can tell you polished your skills leading up to today. Beaute! 100 points! | |
Vil |
He messed up right before the chorus again. There’s no point in a 100 point practice if you’re going to mess up opening night. And, Rook, you’ve been giving everyone full points this whole time. Do you have any inclination to take judging seriously? | |
Rook |
But of course. It’s just that everyone has their own charm and I just can’t assign anything less. If there is beauty in perfection, then there is also beauty in imperfection because it’s imperfect. Don’t you think so? | |
Vil |
It was my mistake to have you judge. Jeez… Well, the next group is our last. Bring them in. | |
Rook |
Oui. | |
| *Click* | ||
Rook |
Ace Trappola, Deuce Spade, Grim, and Prefect. All of you are welcome inside. | |
Grim |
It’s finally our turn, y'know! | |
Ace |
Alright, we definitely got this. | |
Deuce |
There’s no turning back now! Let’s go! | |
Vil |
Oh, well if it isn’t the dirty little potatoes that tried to challenge me to pointless fight. Have you done something about unsightly performance from before? | |
Grim |
Heh heh. We went through a special training regime. We’ll show you the performance that Scarabia helped perfect. | |
| Rhythmic
| ||
| Attend the Audition! | ||
| #1 | ||
Rook |
I’m so glad to see you three at this audition. Merci! | |
Ace |
We’re not gonna let you call us ugly or hard to look at like before, got that! | |
Vil |
You talk big for potatoes. If you wish to win my approval then show me you’ve earned it. | |
Rook |
Et C’est parti. Let me see your potential! | |
| #2 | ||
Rook |
Mm-hmm. You are like baby swans who have just learned how to fly. Your unsophisticated behavior is adorable! Beaute! 100 points! | |
Vil |
Good grief. You’re really just complimenting everything. | |
Deuce |
100 points?! W-We might be getting a high score! | |
Ace |
I don’t think they’ll go that easy on us. Don’t get lazy and mess up in the second half. | |
| #3 | ||
Grim |
How’s that? Our dance was perfect, y’know! | |
Vil |
Are you finished? If so then please be on your way out. | |
Ace |
What? No thoughts to share? | |
Deuce |
Pa-Pardon us! | |
Rook |
Their tenacity came through in their dance. You were certainly correct that they are still rough around the edges and covered in mud. Nevertheless… | |
| ← Episode 5-15 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-17 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-17: Bright Judgment! | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Pomefiore Dorm – Ballroom | ||
Vil |
Having such amateurs as a part of this competition is out of the question. | |
Rook |
………… I see. Very well. Gentlemen, that will be all for the auditions. We will be deciding on the winners by tomorrow. We will contact only those who passed, so please look forward to it! | |
Grim |
Tomorrow already, huh…! I’m already getting nervous. | |
Deuce |
I feel like I was a little bit off-key at the bridge… | |
Ace |
Singing and dancing’s tiring, huh. Let’s go back to the dorm and eat something. | |
| (door closes) | ||
Vil |
I’d say that it’s about 50/50. We definitely cannot lose this year’s VDC. Let’s sort out the ones that actually performed well first. | |
Rook |
Beautiful Vil, please wait a moment. Jewels already polished are beautiful indeed. However… Polishing a diamond in the rough is truly just as rewarding. They might turn out more beautiful than the jewels you already possess. | |
Vil |
……………… True… I see merit in what you’re saying. We have to deviate from what is common if we want to find beauty. What’s important is how they will shine brightly as new jewels once they’re trained. | |
Rook |
Fufu… If it is hidden potential that you are looking for, I nominate the last group of freshmen. | |
Vil |
Eh? Those worthless little nobodies? | |
Rook |
Let us take this into account, Vil. Say you polished them enough to be diamonds that turn the eyes of everyone that looks at them. A tiara with a big jewel perched on top, so to speak. I think that it would look more promising compared to a tiara littered with little dull jewels. Of course, the decision lies upon you. I do not mind even if you reject my idea. | |
Vil |
…………………… | |
Rook |
Still… I am sure that you yourself understand this the most. A simple retouching will not win against that brilliant Neige LeBlanche. You need to be more open-minded. | |
Vil |
………… You’re right. This year’s Vocal & Dance Championship participating members will be— | |
| ← Episode 5-16 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-18 → | ||
| Jump to top |
|
|
This story has been fan-translated by Kanade Musings.
|
| Episode 5-18: Selection Arrow! | ||
|---|---|---|
| —The next day— | ||
| ||
| Exterior Hallway | ||
Ace |
Ugh… Professor Trein caught me sleeping in class so he gave me extra homework… | |
Grim |
That guy definitely specializes in sleeping magic so he has an excuse to give us more homework. | |
Deuce |
I wear a little rubber band on my wrist that I pull to stop myself from falling asleep. | |
Ace |
You’ll go that far? Oh yeah, they’ll be announcing the passers for the auditions today, right? | |
Grim |
It’s almost lunch, but there’s still no announcement. | |
Deuce |
If we didn’t get called, then that must mean we didn’t pass. | |
| Choice 1: Maybe we failed… | Choice 2: Let’s try waiting a little bit more. | |
| (whoosh—bam!) | ||
| All | WHAAAA?!?!?!?! | |
Ace |
Wh-what just came flying by?! | |
Deuce |
Something just went whooshing past my nose!! | |
| Choice 1: There’s an arrow stuck on the wall! | Choice 2: S-someone shot an arrow from outside…! | |
Grim |
Wha—?! An arrow?! A-are they trying to kill us just because we failed…?! | |
Ace |
Don’t say that! Wait a sec… This arrow has a letter attached to it…! | |
Deuce |
What did you say?! Is that a threat?! | |
Ace |
Stop getting ready to throw hands all the time, man! Let me read it first… | |
| (rustle, rustle) | ||
Ace |
“Thank you very much for participating in the Vocal & Dance Championship auditions.” “After a little bit more impartial decisions, we are happy to inform you that Ace Trappola and Deuce Spade have successfully passed the auditions.” “If possible, please come and visit us at Pomefiore’s ballroom after class.” Eh…? | |
Deuce |
We passed……? | |
| All | WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?! | |
Deuce |
W-we passed…?! That means we’ll be part of the selection team, right…?! | |
Ace |
What else could it be? Alright! We don’t have to help Prefect out~! | |
Grim |
Wha—?! What about me?! I didn’t pass even after that brilliant performance?! | |
Ace |
W-wait, there’s a continuation. “To Ramshackle Dorm’s Prefect:” “We have something to discuss, so please come to Pomefiore’s dorm together with your two aforementioned friends.” That’s all. | |
| Choice 1: What do they want to discuss? | Choice 2: Why was I even mentioned…? | |
Deuce |
In any case, let’s all go to Pomefiore after school today. | |
Grim |
My 4000 canned tuna dream is ruined… | |
| ← Episode 5-17 ✦ Main ✦ Episode 5-19 → | ||
| Jump to top |