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Minami: It's true.
Minami: Tamako-sensei wanted to leave the goukon right away
Right Inumaru-kun?
Inumaru: Ya
Principal: She must not have much interest in men...
Minami: Soo, I asked her what she does on her days off.
She goes to hero shows alone, she goes to viewing platforms alone.
Principal: Ehhh, Seriously?
What is that? What's with her?
Minami: Ah, that’s it, Inumaru-kun
Minami: I don't know why he's relaxing here... Read More " "

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Kids: Ah... If you trade it, it evolves.
Kids: It's because Electabuzz was holding an electirizer
Kids: Electivire is strong among the electric types.
Inumaru: Everyone
Inumaru: Trade with me too

SFX: Putputputputput

Kids: Eh... Inumaru-kun, you bought Pokémon too?
Inumaru: Ya, I bought it yesterday!!
Game: Pachitto Monster
Platinum

(Note: Pachitto is Japanese for snap/pop)

Kids: That's not it...
Kids: It's a cheap knock off...
SFX: (excitement)
Kids: And shortened its Patimon.

Chapter 14
Got It!! Inumaru-kun

Page 164

Kids: In... Inumaru-kun… That’s...umm.....
Inumaru: I bought it was my savings I saved over two years
Kids: Eh... You used all your savings on... Read More " "

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Narration: 6 years ago, Northern France
Guys: Do you want a bet on who is going to win?
Guys: It's not even going to be a close bet.
Guys: It's just going to be...
Guys: those two again!

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Noboru: Anne!! Today's the day, I'm get excited just thinking about seeing your losers face!
Anne: Nonsense! Noboru!! You need to work on your humor more!!
Cyclists: They've completely broke away...
Cyclists: It's the same as always.
Cyclists: But those two are really fired... Read More " "

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Chapter 13
My City's Inumaru-kun

Narration: It's been four months since I moved to this city with the kindergarten school but
Narration: The areas I visit are limit to my neighbourhood and the school
Narration: I don't actually know the city well
Narration: So for that reason I came to this viewing platform.
Tamako: Ummm... There is the kindergarten school...
Tamako: Ah, I can see the ocean. It's a pretty nice city.
Tamako: There is lots of nature. It's a nice place.
Tamako: The shopping district is around here, huh
Tamako: Let's try zooming in some more.

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Tamako: For a second there, it looked like a butt...
Tamako: It... It was just my imagination, right?....
Tamako: Speaking of... Read More " "

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Tamako: Hey, Inumaru-kun
You aren't allowed to read Jump at preschool.
Tamako: Hey.. Inumaru-kun?
Jump: Please give me the right to end one manga I hate.

(Note: This is Niizuma Eiji from Bakuman)

Chapter 12
Goukon Go Go Inumaru

(Note: Goukon is a group blind date or mixer)

Page 144

Tamako: Good-bye everyone!!
Inumaru: Ryuichi-kun bye-bee!!
Ryuichi: Nowadays "Bye-bee"?
Minami: Ah, I forgot, Tamako-sensei
Tamako: What is it...? Minami-sensei
Minimi: Do you have any plans after work today?
Naration: Lily Class
Minami-sensei (31)
Tamako: I do!! I was thinking of watching Friday Roadshow's Ocean 11...

(Note: Friday Roadshow is a weekly TV event that plays movies on... Read More " "

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Tamako: Ah....
Tamako: Hehh, that brings back memories...
They are still doing these kind of things...
Maybe I'll go take a look...
Poster: Hero Show
Open Space Roof Top Event
5F Kids Floor
Lottery
Dappunda: Ahahahahaha. Leading the Ben Joker Army
Dappunda: I, Dappunda-sama, will control the world

(Note: Dappun, and Benjou are Japanese for bowel movement and toilet respectively)

Dappunda: But if all the little children together call for the Mida Rangers I'll be in trouble. Fuhahaha

(Note: Midare is Japanese for chaotic or disturbed)

Chapter 11

Champion of Justice Inumaru-kun!!

Tamako: Ah...
Tamako: There is more cast than guests...

Kids: All together
Mida... Read More " "

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Tamako: Whoa, Principal what are
Tamako: those cards!!
Principal: You aren't allowed to bring these things to school so
I just confiscated them from some students.
Tamako: Aww, poor kids. Those are treasures to the children.
Principal: Of course I'll give them back later
Tamako: But boys really love cards don’t they.
When I was a kid the boys had a lot too.
Tamako (background): Dragon Ball Carddass and such

(Note: Carddass are trading cards from Bandai trading card vending machines)

Principal: Older men like cards love cards too.

Top (from right to left): Credit Cards
General
Gold
Platinum
Black
Top Old man: This is my status!!

middle: common
uncommon
Rare
Super... Read More " "

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Kid: Ah, Mo...
Kid: T..teacher
Tamako: ...What is it?
Tamako: Ufufu... Right now he just mistakenly called me mom.
...It happens.
Kid: Ah, my mom, umm, you see.....the other day.
Tamako: Oh, he's covering it up well.
Inumaru: Ah, Kobuhei.

(Note: Kobuhei is a rakugo artist, TV personality, voice actor, and university professor. He is an older man, born 1962)


Tamako: Kobuhei!? I was just mistaken for Kobuhei!?

Chapter 9.1
Violet class's clay creations

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Tamako: Everyone's is well done.
Tamako: Now let's present them to the class.
Kid: Umm Tamako-sensei I'm not really confident in mine...
One of Mr. Bunny's ears is bigger than the other.
Tamako: It's okay!! It is cute this... Read More " "

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Inumaru: Tamako-sensei!!
Inumaru: Why didn't I win the Best Jeanist Award this year!!

(Note: annual fashion award in Japan)

Inumaru: S-sensei!!
I-is it because I'm not a celebrity!?
Tamako: No... Um... it's because you don't wear jeans... or anything at all.
Tamako: I wonder if Inumaru-kun will wear underpants before graduation.
Geez.
Principal: Well, the more work a child takes the more painful it is to see them graduate.
Tamako: Having him fully exposed until graduation is painful in another way.
Principal: But we are kindergarten teachers, so even if Inumaru properly wears pants and graduates...
Principal: eventually Inumaru #2 and #3 will appear....
Tamako: No way. We don't live... Read More " "

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Kids: Ken-kun, tomorrow came... Read More " "

**Pretty bad translation in it's current state, I put problem ares in the area to check. I would not recommend using it as is but you are free to do so you want**

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SFX: tatatata (running noises)
Inumaru: Wah.
Tamako: S-sorry. Inumaru-kun are you okay?
Inumaru: Ah I ran into sensei's Ogiyahagi.
Takamko: It's fukurahagi

(Note: Ogiyahagi is a comedy duo, fukurahagi is Japanese for leg calf.)

Tamako: But I've told you not to run in the hallways.
Inumaru: Being a mischievous boy is okay.
I want to raise him to be strong willed.
Tamako: Is, is that something you say yourself.
Tamako: Alright, let's continue on like this to the classroom.
It's time for studying.
Inumaru: Eh? No. I... Read More " "

Chapter 5.1
Inumaru Catches a Cold
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Tamako: I have 3 potatoes
Tamako: and I eat 2. How many are left?
Background: Teacher is hungry!!
Kids: One
One
Inumaru: IKKO

(Note: Inumaru is picturing the trans makeup artist and TV personality Ikko whose name is a homonym for one)

Inumaru: The potatoes were digested and turned to gas inside the body!!
Will it come out of Tamako-sensei behind!?
Tamako: He even said as if it was a next episode preview.
Tamako: ...... Inumaru you have a fever.
Tamako: Your body is a bit hot.
And your jokes were a bit dull
You aren't feeling well are you?
Inumaru: Ya
Inumaru: But I wash my hands properly, and even rinse my mouth! Why am I sick!
Tamako: The cause is... Read More " "

Title Page

"I passed the day with the always dull faced you with a dull story"

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Naruta: 'Morning Keita

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Keita: Umm... What was your name again?
Naruta: Haaa!?
Naruta: Are you saying you forgot my name because we are in different classes?
It's me from first year class 6. Naruta A o i!
Naruta: We're inseparable childhood friends right.
Keita: ...Oh
Naruta: What do you mean "Oh"!
Keita: We weren't really childhood friends,
we were just in the same elementary, middle, and high school.
Naruta: Hey! I'll end up hitting you!
Naruta: Look your tie is crooked!
Naruta: Even in high school now, you are still useless without me around.

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Naruta (outside... Read More " "

Title Page

Watching Him Watching Me

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Miki: I, Miki Kuriyama, a second year student from Sankou**

(**Abbreviation of some school name. I’m unfamiliar with Japan’s schools so I don’t know the full name)

Miki: am being tormented by a stalker
Miki: In the after school rush at the station,
mixed in with the high school students,

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Miki: He's there!
Miki: Everyday, he gets on the same train as me and off at the same station.
Miki: Well it looks like he's from Nishikou**, so it might be normal up to here.

(**Another shortened school name)

Miki: But even on the same bus.
Miki: There's no waaaay!!
Miki: No way, No way, No way. A stalker, how scary.
Miki: But I can't be faint... Read More " "

Title Page

The Girl Inside the Girl Inside the Girl

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Kami: Kuga-senpai!

Kaori Kami
Age 17

Ryou Kuga
Age 18

Kami: Come to club!
Kami: The 3rd years all have university entrance exams and quit, there is only us two left!
Kami: What are you doing going home!
Kuga: Kami, huh.
Kuga: Guys and craft club, you see, I only joined because there were
a lot of girls when I entered school.
Kami: If you're talking about girls there is a drop dead gorgeous one right here!!
Kuga: Speaking of which, I'm preparing for entrance exams too.

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Kami: If there aren’t any actual activities I'll be in trouble as the club director.
Kami: I'll pay close attention and teach you, so come Kuga-senpai!! Do... Read More " "

Title Page
"The thing called living"

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Student: Yes! It's finally lunch.
Student: I'm hungry

(SFX people loudly talking)

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Matsui: Are you eating lunch all by yourself?

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Matsui: Wada-san, I wonder why you are eating in a place like this
all by yourself?

(SFX: scheming laughter)

Wada: Matsui-kun...
Wada: Did you come here just to make fun of pitiful me?
Matsui: How cold. Pitiful? Make fun of you? No, no, no.
Matsui: Forget that, are you going to eat what you have in your hand there?
Wada: I am but...
Matsui: Then hurry up!!

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Matsui: Wada-san, a human, the pinnacle of life forms everywhere, has now just started
eating her meal which is made up of many... Read More " "

** Preamble: culture and vocabulary notes***

Hyoujou Fubu is play on the words Tenka Fubu (天下布武) which was Oda Nobunagas’s personal seal and roughly translates to “Under the heavens by force of arms.” Hyoujou (氷上) means on ice. So Hyoujou Fubu is “[conquer the] ice by force”

Suberi-gei (すべり芸) is a form of Japanese comedy. Suberu literally means to slip/slide. In slang it can also mean failing to make someone laugh; in English to “bomb a joke” would be a synonym. When a comedian fails to make someone laugh, there may be an awkward silence and a few chuckles. Then from that silence everyone starts laughing. Comedians who use that are called... Read More " "