Sket Dance 122

Reserved for TrinityBakuma.


chp 122: Genesis World Grand Prix Part I

pg01:

Yamanobe:
...

Bossun:
...
E-eh? What's with that serious face, sensei?
Himeko:
I bet you brought some weird game again this time.
Yamanobe:
I have something to ask of you!

Yamanobe:
Do you..
want to aim for the top?

Bossun:
Huh?!
What?!
Yamanobe:
Aim for it.
Bossun:
For what?
Yamanobe:
The top.
Bossun:
The top?
In what?!

Yamanobe:
...

Yamanobe:
In Genesis.
Bossun:
GENESIS?!

pg02:

Bossun:
Ge-
Himeko:
Genesis World Grand Prix?

Yamanobe:
*gulp*

All:
...

Yamanobe:
Won't you consider taking part?
Bossun:
Hold up a second!!

Yamanobe:
Bearing the Japanese flag.
SFX:
*thump*
Bossun:
I said wait, dammit!

Bossun:
Huh? Since when was there a world championship?!
Yamanobe:
Of course there is.
It's Genesis.
Himeko:
That's why it's hard to believe!
There're other people playing that?!
Yamanobe:
Yes there is!

pg03:

Yamanobe:
There are 16 participant countries y'know?
Bossun:
For real?!

Himeko:
No way! There are other Genesists?!
Yamanobe:
I knew that just recently too. Who knew that it spread even further than China?
Bossun:
It did?!

Switch:
Honestly... It's like you didn't know the history of Genesis.
Himeko:
What, you actually do?!
Bossun:
This guy must've done some serious research.

Switch:
Well, it's still considered a minor sport since there aren't many competitive players.
However, it's gaining popularity at an alarming rate.
Switch:
There are 4 Generals responsible for spreading Genesis across the world.
Master Huang is one of them. He made it popular in Asia.
Bossun:
Oi oi, are you sure it's okay to go with that setting?
*TL Note: Huang means yellow in Mandarin*

Switch:
And then we have America's Reverend Brown,

Europe's Lord White,

and Africa's Chief Greengreen.
Bossun:
I bet all of this was added as an afterthought!

pg04:

Yamanobe:
... and that's all.
The Genesis World Grand Prix happens once every 4 years, it seems.

Yamanobe:
And this time, I received this invitation on behalf of the Japanese Genesists.
Here, take a look.

Bossun:
I can't read this!

Himeko:
The hell?!
WHat language is this?!
Bossun:
I've never even seen these characters before!

Yamanobe:
That's Mpruinese.
Bossun:
What the hell is that?!

Switch:
It's a language only used in the Mpruin Chipepesbu Kingdom.
Bossun:
What kinda country is that?!

Yamanobe:
It's a really small country, so most Japanese wouldn't have heard of it.
Thankfully I can read Mpruinese.
Himeko:
That's our geography teacher for you.
Yamanobe:
I was shocked that the MCK was the host country, though.
Switch:
It seems that Genesis is the national sport of the MCK.
Bossun:
Oi, how much research did you actually do?


pg05:

Yamanobe:
Hmm... I wonder why they sent me an invitation?
I didn't let them know that Japan had Genesists.

Switch:
That's because I contacted the Genesis Association via the MCK embassy.
Bossun:
What the hell did you think you're doing?!
Yamanobe:
That's our Switch!
There's no high-schooler Japanese Genesist as passionate as you!
Himeko:
Only the 3 of us fit that criteria!

Yamanobe:
By the way, the tournament will take place in the Mpruin Chipepesbu Coliseum,
during your holidays.
Bossun:
Is this some neighbourhood sports festival?!
Yamanobe:
Your air tickets are covered for, so no problem, right?
Bossun:
The Genesis Assiocation sure is something!

Yamanobe:
All we need is your consent!
So, please!
Bossun/Himeko:
U-Ummmmmm...

Bossun:
But...
it's Genesis, y'know?
Himeko:
Yeah, after all this time...
I don't feel like it...

pg06:

Bossun:
Honestly... It's such a minor sport that I feel embarrassed doing it.
Even though we were so into it the other time.
Himeko:
Yeah, I can't get hyped over going to some random country for a competition.
Bossun:
Sorry, sensei. We...

Yamanobe:
Wa-

Yamanobe:
WAKERRRRRRRRR!!!!!
Bossun:
Ehh?!!

Yamanobe:
Remember! That's how you shouted when you entered the Wake Up Zone, Bossun!
Bossun:
!!!
Yamanobe:
You were brilliant then!

Yamanobe:
Have you forgotten how you burnt with passion during those days of training?!

pg07:

Bossun:
Burnt...
Passion...
Himeko:
Days of training...

Bossun:
Waker!!
Himeko:
Uwah, you got me...

Yamanobe:
Generation Gap (28) - My Generation (21) !!
Himeko:
Yes!!

Yamanobe:
Flip or flop.
And your response, Himeko?
Himeko:
Huh?

Yamanobe:
Gimme A Break!

Yamanobe:
HAI-HAI-HAI-HAI-
Himeko:
I've really gotten used to it.

Yamanobe:
Nice netting!

pg08:

Bossun:
...
Umm...
Well...
Bossun:
You see...

Bossun:
Actually, I!
Erm, how should I put it...
Bossun:
It's not like I dislike Genesis...

Bossun:
Erm
Rather
Bossun:
I've never been so passionate about a sport before...

Bossun:
But you see!
Bossun:
I'm fine with it, but...
Switch and Himeko...
Bossun:
I don't think they want to,
Bossun:
Right?

Himeko:
...

pg09:

Himeko:
Eh?
What?

Himeko:
Eh? Eh?
It's not like I, y'know.
Himeko:
I'm not against playing Genesis too, see?
Bossun:
Really?
Himeko:
Don't assume, will you?

Himeko:
Even though I'm not that hyped right now.
It's not like I forgot about that enthusiasm then, y'know?

Yamanobe:
...
Hmm? Then...
Yamanobe:
I see you guys got slightly fired up...

Himeko:
No no no! You see, I'm not that willing to play Genesis, y'know?
More like, I have nothing better to do, so I'll just tag along, right?
Bossun:
Yeah me too!
Don't make it seem like I really wanted to do this, alright?

Bossun:
H-How about you, Switch?

pg10:

Bossun:
Huh?
Bossun:
He just took out the Morning Star!

Switch:
Nothing's wrong with the tail...
Hmm, what?
Bossun:
You're really pumped, aren't you!

Switch:
No, I'm not.
I'm just doing maintenance on club equipment.
Switch:
Oh hey, this is what I used for Genesis.
Yamanobe:
You guys are too complicated!

Himeko:
Fine! Let's decide this once and for all, Bossun!
We'll do it if you want to! Final decision time!
Bossun:
As I said, it's not like I really really wanted to do this!
I don't think...
How about you guys decide? I'll go with your decision!
Switch:
I'll do whatever you tell me to, Bossun. You're the leader.
Yamanobe:
How long is this going to take!?

Bossun:
...
Ummm...
Well..
Erm
*cough*

Bossun:
S-Shall we?

pg11:

Himeko:
OHHH!!!
Let's do this!
Bossun:
Yeah!
Himeko:
Here we come, Genesis World Grand Prix!
Actually, I really wanted to go!
Bossun:
Me too!
Switch:
Honestly, me too!
Yamanobe:
You guys really are a pain!

Bossun:
Ahh I'm somehow nervous! I think I forgot what a netting is.
Himeko:
You'll remember once we practice!
You were a great Defensist!
Yamanobe:
Hahaha his break ratio sure was low.
Note: You don't have to read this part.

Bossun:
But I gotta practice more, I had tons of read airs since I wasn't used to the flippers.
Yamanobe:
You know what they say, "He who can control the flippers controls the game"!
*The slanted writing reads 'Hahaha'*

Himeko:
Hmm, what should I do with the tail..
What colour should I pick?
Switch:
The tail's the life of a Genesist, after all.

Bossun:
I think I'll go with a red tail.
With a blue grip!
Himeko:
That sounds like what you'd pick. Maybe I'll pick pink...
Bossun:
How 'bout you, Switch?

Switch:
Mine's pretty normal, but... I'll use a metallic green One Piece Fairy Tail.
Bossun:
Whoa, good one!

pg12:

Bossun:
Alright, let's hurry up and practice!
We don't have much time til the tournament!
Himeko:
Yeah!!
Yamanobe:
Ah!

Bossun:
Hmm?
Himeko:
What?

Yamanobe:
Now that I've re-read the invitation letter...
It seems like I missed a section under "Participation".
Bossun:
Eh?

Yamanobe:
"A team must consist of 4 players."
Bossun:
Yeah
The 4 of us would do, right?
Yamanobe:
No, we also need a supervisor over the age of 20.
Bossun:
A supervisor?!

Bossun:
That means it has to be you, sensei...
Himeko:
So we're short of one...
Yamanobe:
Y-Yeah...

Yamanobe:
...

Please!! Do you have an atheletic and passionate friend?
Bossun:
No we don't!

Bossun:
!!
Actually...

pg13:

Captain:
Yeah sure, why not?

Captain:
It seems interesting, plus I love sports.
Captain:
And I'm glad that I get to go overseas for free!
Sket:
Thank god!!

Captain:
I'm gonna have to bring lots of bentos!!
Bossun:
No, you don't have to!
Box:
Thus,

The Sket-dan + Captain team
had barely enough time to practice before the actual tournament.

pg14:

Box:
On the way to the Mpruin Chipepesbu Kingdom.

Bossun:
Whew, we're finally here.

Bossun:
The Mpruin Chipesbu... Chipepe... Chipepebus... the MCK!
Himeko:
You couldn't pronounce it properly, huh.

Yamanobe:
Now ladies and gentlemen. Let's head to the coliseum!
The opening ceremony's already started.
Switch:
Sensei! I can't find my canteen!
Himeko:
Can you stop acting like you're going to a neighbourhood sports festival?

pg15:

Bossun:
W-Whoa... This does looks like a serious tournament.
Himeko:
There's really a bunch of people from different countries.

Yamanobe:
It sure seems lonely,not seeing anyone we know.
Himeko:
If we did that'd be scary.
Huang:
Yamanobe-san!

Yamanobe:
Ah! Huang-san!
Himeko:
There really was someone we know!

pg16:

Yamanobe:
If it isn't the Huang brothers!
Huang:
We're the Chinese representatives.
We knew you'll be here, Yamanobe-san.
Captain:
Who are they?
Bossun:
Master Huang's grandsons.
Himeko:
The Genesists with the Hyperhythm. //reference to Hyperion again :D
Switch:
My comrades in crappy games.

Yamanobe:
Hahaha, this is actually our first time, so we don't really know our way around...
It'll be great if you could guide us.

Huang:
Alright, first, get your number tags from the reception counter.
You will get a bottle of juice each.
Bossun:
This looks like Yakult.
Himeko:
This isn't a neighbourhood sports festival, dammit!

Masked man:
Yo
If it isn't the Huang brothers from China.

Huang:
Ah!
The defending champions...

Bossun:
Champions...!!!

pg17:

Huang:
East Cupeel!!
Bossun:
The hell is that!
Himeko:
Where's that supposed to be?!

Masked man:
Kukuku... To think you'll come back again... You guys never learn, do you.
Himeko:
I bet he has a stupid looking face under that mask.

Masked man:
And those are the Japanese?
You sure have too much free time to be talking to others.

Masked man:
Well, you guys are gonna get steamrolled by us anyway, so good luck.

Huang:
Good afternoon!
Masked man:
...
Bossun:
He didn't understand their language after all!!

pg18:
Captain:
What's this?
Switch:
I've modded the Whisper-In-Your-Ear earphone. Now it's the Translating earphone.

Switch:
I've looked up on the other participating countries, and added their languages into my translation software.
The laptop will then send the translation to your earphones.
Bossun:
Are you fine with becoming more and more like Doraemon?

Speakers:
The tournament will be starting soon.
Himeko:
Hey, it really is in Japanese now!
Bossun:
This is awesome!

Speaker:
Those who did not get their Yakult, please ask for it at the reception.
Bossun:
It just said 'Yakult'!
Bossun:
Don't just translate randomly!

Himeko:
Wow, there's so many people from so many countries.
Huang:
Genesis can now be considered as an international sport. Winning would not be easy.

Huang:
Look! The favourites for this year's championship!

pg19:

Huang:
Gajoun.
Himeko:
What country's that!

Huang:
Lesoppocountsland.
Himeko:
The hell is that!

Huang:
Zoolzoonlooznoo Republic.
Himeko:
Stop messing with us!

Huang:
You will have to beat them to be the champions.
Himeko:
Why the hell are they all some unknown countries?!
Box:
The Genesis World Grand Prix is finally starting! Which country will emerge as the champion? To be continued!