Hyde and Closer 19

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MAGIC BAN REMOVAL!! HYDE AND CLOSER

ACT 19: Unknown Bazaar (2)

Girl: I’m always messing up at something….

So don’t worry about it.

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Shunpei: Are you…

A ‘Device’ saleslady?

Girl: Y—yes…for now.

Thank you for your patronage!

Ah I man Sorry! Really sorry! So sorry!!

Shunpei: Ah…There’s no need for that…

You can stop apologizing~

Girl: I’m…

Paquwa Sunoallicchi.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

(TN- Long live cute manga girls!!)

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Shunpei: I’m Closer Shunpei.

Shindou: I’m Shindou.

Tomiko I am Tomiko.

Shindou: But what was up with that other guy? He sure was harsh….did the magical device he got from this store fail?

Paquwa: N—No…It’s probably something I did…

The power of a magician comes from ‘a power of belief.’

(Box- From manga volume 1 act two.)

Paquwa: So we as Magical Device salespeople keep this in mind,

And create or sell devices that people can place all of their trust into.

I pride myself on having service that customers can rely on,

But my magical device store isn’t doing too well..

To be honest, I don’t think I’ve sold anything that doesn’t come right back as a refund…

Oh no! I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to bore you with my story of woe..

Sorry! So sorry!!

Shunpei: She sure likes to apologize….

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Shunpei: Now that I look around Paquwa-san…your devices…

They’re a bit different from the other shops…

They all seem….cuter.

I don’t see prices….

Paquwa: So—Sorry

First impressions are important, or so I’ve heard…

So I came up with these designs hoping people would be drawn in..

Shunpei: But I don’t know the first thing about these…

I wish I could be handy with ‘em like you…

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Paquwa: Oh that’s the new ‘Meifu-606 model,

It’s a device that can use the ‘catch’ and ‘release’ module, something that’s useful for attacking and defending.

(TN- Meifu is the Japanese name for Hades, and I’m sure 606 is probably an allusion to 666.)

Shunpei: Catch and Release?

Paquwa: From the Japanese ‘Girl’s day festival’ tradition.

They would use dolls that they’d call ‘hitogata’ which are made of paper, to ward off any evil sprits.

Then they would send these downstream and pray for guidance against disasters,

That device works somewhat the same way,

By trapping anything you deem as an evil spirit…

So in essence, it will capture what you deem as an evil spirit, let’s say an attack in this case and store it inside.

Then you can release it whenever you feel like you don’t need it anymore. It’s rather handy!

Plus it can even function as an ordinary cell phone too! You can watch TV on it and ply a games,

People in middle school find it especially handy, and at that price it’s literally a steal! You’ll get a limited time guarantee but only if you act now….

Oh no! My sales pitch was too long!! I’m sorry!!

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Paquwa: However the ‘Meifu-606’ may not be a device that’s good for every day combat…

You’d have to train with it often in order to use it successfully.

Shindou: Closer-kun?!

Paquwa: We—well then..
If you’re lost, or don’t have anything else to do…can I ask you for something?

Shunpei: Huh?

Paquwa: I could give you that tool for free, just so you can test it out Closer-san.

Try it out! It may end up proving quite useful to you!

Shunpei: Huh?!

But we just met a minute ago!!

How do you know I won’t run away with it?!

Paquwa: That would be bad news~…

Shunpei: Yeah..

(Handwriten- Please dooon’t.)

Paquwa: But in this case I’ll believe in you, just so you can learn to use the ‘catch’ and ‘release’ module.

I suppose I won’t get anywhere if I can’t at least trust you with it for a while…

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Paquwa: To be able to trust the customer is the foundation.

If there’s no trust between us, nothing can begin.

Shunpei: Well then…

For letting me use this…

I’ll train really hard, and master it.

Paquwa: Okay!

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Shindou: Are you sure about your choice?

You saw that previous customer.

To be honest, while she seems like a nice girl, I question her Magical Device store.

I recommend going back to find another salesperson…

And finding something…

Shunpei: But Shindou-senpai..

Even if I go back and find another salesperson, they won’t trust me like she did…

Shindou: Yes…I suppose that’s true.

Shunpei: And I want Paquwa-san to continue trusting me so…

I’ve decided I’m going to keep this.

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Shindou: If you say so…

For now we should focus on your training now that you have a device.

Starting from tomorrow on, you have to work hard!

We’ll keep it a secret from Hyde, but I’m sure he’ll be surprised!

I can’t wait to see your progress myself.

Shunpei: Shindou-senpai!!

Shindou: I’ll be a little bit busy tomorrow morning, so you may have to call in a proxy.

Do you know anyone that can help?

Someone that wouldn’t mind collaborating with you…

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Tatsumi: ALLL RIGHT!!

Let’s do this!!

(On ball- Evil)

Shindou: Hahah…

She’s a firecracker!
A girlfriend perhaps?

Shunpei: It’s not like that….

But why Baseball Tatsumi-an?

Tatsumi: Why not? It makes perfect sense!

You want to practice ‘catch’ and ‘release right? So why not ply a game where those are the main rules?!

Just the other day I was watching this hot blooded baseball drama, ‘If your right for that woman, than hurry up and become the first real pro in 100 years’ And it brought me to tears! That pitcher was sooo manly!

Shunpei: Seriously….

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Tatsumi: Okay! Here it comes Shunpei-kun!!

My high speed pitch!

Catch it if you can!!

{The power of a magician comes from a ‘Power of Belief’}

{So first I need to gain self confidence….}

{I will get stronger!! I believe in myself!!}

Shunpei: Ca---

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Shunpei: GYAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!

Tatsumi: I guess we need to start from the basics….lets practice playing catch…?

Are you okay Shunpei-Kun?!!

Your nose…it’s…it’s….

Shunpei: Sorry Tatsumi-san…

I’ll catch the next one….I promise..

Don’t mind me….

Keep ‘em coming!

Tatsumi: I got it! Next up is my marvelous fork spin!!

Shunpei: Wait…

I didn’t say throw weird pitches though!!

Shunpei: Catch!!

GYAH!!

Catch!!

GUEEEH!!

Catch!!

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Tatsumi: Are…Are you okay Shunpei-kun?

Maybe you should take a quick break…?

Shunpei: I guess so..

I thought having this cellphone would make catching it easier…

But things aren’t going so well…

(Handwritten- Why though?)

Shindou: Well there are several types of magic, maybe this one just isn’t for you…

We still have other choices…

Shindou: It’s just as I thought, perhaps the device is the problem…

Tatsumi: Yeah!

Your life is at stake here Shunpei-kun…

You should go back to the Unknown Bazaar and pick out a new device…

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Shunpei: P…Paquwa-san?!

Paquwa: I’m so sorry…

I knew it! It’s because my device sucks isn’t it?

Why can’t I create anything that makes people happy….

I’ll just take it back and never bother you again….!!

Shunpei: Noo! It’s not like that!! Really!!

Paquwa: More like I shouldn’t have come here and overheard your conversation!! Sorry!!

Tatsumi: Somehow, I think I understand a lot now…

Paquwa: Sorry! Really sorry!!

I’m so very very sorry!!

Shunpei: Well…no…really!!

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Tastumi: My marvelous fork!!

Tomiko: Child’s play.

Paquwa: I’m sorry for not having any talent…

I guess I’ll never be as good as daddy…

Shunpei: Daddy?

Paquwa: Ah…yes my daddy is a Device salesman…

Daddy’s amazing though, his devices are known all around the world,

Magicians are more than willing to travel halfway across the globe just to buy his creations.

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Paquwa: When I was little, I’d see the faces of the happy customers and it would make me happy too.

Magician: As usual thanks…

This medicine is a lifesaver.

Bald guy: I can’t believe it! Just like you said…it started raining!!

You really know your stuff!

Paquwa: Daddy would bring them smiles, and make their dreams come true.

And he’d always tell me…

‘The Magicians believe in the device salespeople, and it’s that belief that’s essential.’

‘Devotion,’

‘To both the craft and your devices, will bring the people in without fail.’

---I’ll never forget it.

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Shunpei: I never thought for a moment….

That you were the one at fault Paquwa-san.

Paquwa: Eh?

Shunpei: And now I know…

How to prove it.