Shungiku: When fortune's smiling at you~ Bad luck is sure to follow~
Shungiku: Kah Kah! Ain't nothin' like drinkin' all nigh' After a hard day's work... hic!
Love it!!
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Jinbee: Good morning Koikawa-dono!! Where are you?! Shungiku: Owah?!!
...Tsk! Now my good mood's ruined.
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Hibachi: So a bug was sighted Somewhere around here then?
Kotori: Yes. In truth, during the past few days a number of people travelling on this route has disappeared. And yesterday...
We recieved a report claiming Someone saw a giant mantis in this area.
Hibachi: A praying mantis... quite serious. Kotori: That's why you will search this area in pairs And exterminate it ASAP.
Hibachi: Roger that. ......
By the way... Just what are the two of you doing?
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Shungiku: ...Tsk! It's nothing...
Jinbee: Koikawa-dono, I implore you! Please, please...
Please teach me your sword techniques! Become my master! Shungiku: I told you, I don't wanna!
Hibachi: ...huh? Master?
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Jinbee: ...It was three days ago. During my daily training, my mind was troubled.
....Kuh!
No good! I feel like these exercises cannot help me become stronger! Hibachi: ...Just how stupid are you?
Jinbee: To become stronger... To close the gap between me and Mugai-dono...
What do I have to do?!
AH?!
Koikawa-dono, look out!
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Shungiku: Yaaawn
...Tsk! Be careful!
Jinbee: ....With a worn katana like that, he cut those boulders in half...!!
What incredible technique!!
I was deeply moved! That is why, please! Masteeeer! Shungiku: Man, you're loud...
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Hibachi: Incredible technique... I think you need to get your eyesight checked. Kotori: Well then, why don't Shungiku-kun and Jinbee-kun pair up today? Handwritten: Since you're going that far Jinbee: Truly! Shungiku: Huh?!
...Geez. Handwritten: Treating people like objects...
Shungiku: Hey kid. There's a big bug around here, so the whole area is off limits. Handwritten: Here Ehehe Kid: Okay, thanks mi-
Kid: A... Aa... Shungiku: Hm? What's up?
Kid: ...Um... I-I'm sorry... M...
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Kid: Mister Manslayer.
Mommyyy!! Uwaaaaaan!
Mother: Hurry up, we're leaving!
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Hibachi: Aw, you made the poor boy cry! Mister Manslayer makes little kids cry! Shungiku: Shut it, you Kotori: ...Shungiku-kun is rather unpopular, isn't he...
Shungiku: ...Heeeey... Nasty bug... If you're here, come on out. I'll kill ya nice and easy.
Kotori: Hmm... Shungiku-kun has been to a lot of places, and made a lot of enemies...
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Hibachi: If you hang around that guy you'll regret it!
Shungiku: ....Hey bro.
You saw what happened earlier, right?
If you hang around me All of Edo're gonna hate ya.
Hm?
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Jinbee: Kuuuuuh! Koikawa-dono's swordplay is truly brilliant! Handwritten: Like this!
Koikawa-dono! What did you do To be able to perform a slash like that?!
Shungiku: ,...Hmph. I dunno.
I just kept killing and eventually I ended up as I am.
Jinbee: Killing what?
Man: ...Hmph! What else would it be...
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Man: But people! Is that not so, Koikawa Shungiku, Slayer of five hundred men!
Shungiku: ....Well. You aren't wrong...
What're you guys supposed to be?
Man: We are Men from the magistrate's office of the northern city.
Jinbee: From the city?!
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Man: We are here to avenge our friends Whom you killed!!
Shungiku: ....Huuuuh...
Man: ...You are one of the worst criminals alive Yet now, because you work for the government as a bug slayer You've been granted a full pardon and can live as a free man in Edo...
I'll not allow it!
Justice will be served!!
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Shungiku: Hup Hup Hup
Man: ...Why you! Why do you flee!!
Shungiku: I'll be nice. Quit while you can.
Man: D- Don't fuck around!
Man: Huh?
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Man: Uwaaaah! A ma- Mantis?!
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Jinbee: Hooold!!
Hibachi: Be careful Tsukishima, you hear?
The target is a praying mantis.
The mantis has very special eyes called "compound eyes". They grant the mantis an extremely large field of vision. Catching a mantis unaware from behind is impossible.
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Hibachi: But what you need to be most wary of Is the defining bodypart of the praying mantis
Its enormous scythes Can even cut through steel!!
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Jinbee: Oh no!!
Shungiku: Kah kah, perfect.
C'mere bugsy. I was really itching for something to cut up.
Jinbee: Koikawa-dono!!
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Shungiku: Ah... Much better!!
Jinbee: He cut through the mantis' scythes like butter... And that swordplay, berserk but graceful...
He is truly a man with the power To cut through anything!!
Shungiku: ...Hey, are you guys hurt?
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Jinbee: Koikawa-dono!!
Shungiku: Ugh...
B... bastard...
Man: Hah, you fool...
Did you think your actions now would be enough to redeem you?
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Man: ...Don't fuck around!!
A mere thing like this... No, no matter how much you would atone for your crimes There is no forgiveness to be had by the likes of you!
...Scum like you...
Deserve to fall down to hell, cursed and hated!!
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Shungiku: ....Heh. So in the end This is what it comes down to.
Guess I can't shake off my past That easy.
Guess that these pitch-black Hands o' mine
Can't do much more Than kill people.
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Shungiku: Wha?!
Man: Y- You?!
Shungiku: Hey, hey, bro... What're you doin'?
Man: Boy, don't interfere! Move!!
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Jinbee: I will not!!
Man: What the?! He can hold off the both of us with a broken sword?!
Jinbee: Please stop this!!
Your actions are unbefitting of government officials! They are also direct violations of your superiors' orders!
Also, it was your superiors who decided how to handle the case regarding Koikawa-dono! And you resent him for it? What kind of warrior are you!
Man: Shut up! Shut up, shut up, shut uuuuup!
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Jinbee: You people Shut up!!
The past is the past!
And the present Is the present!
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Jinbee: Look carefully at how Koikawa-dono Wielded his sword today!!
Today, Koikawa-dono swung his sword For the sake of the people of Edo!!
...And also
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Jinbee: Koikawa-dono is the man who will one day become my master.
Man: ...Don't!
Fuck arouuuuund!!
What! Another one?!
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Mantis: GISHAAAAAH!
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Shungiku: ...Hey. Bro.
C'mon! We got a job to do!
Jinbee: Indeed!
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Joujuu Senjin plus Zangiri!!
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Kotori: Heeeey! Shungiku-kun, Jinbee-kuuuun!
Man: ...Hmph! Don't think this changes anything!
Shungiku: ....Heh.
Jinbee: Koikawa-dono!! A job well done!!
That last attack was splendid! How do you manage to perform a slash like that? Handwritten: Like this? Or like this?
Shungiku: ...Tsk.
I'm only gonna show you once. Jinbee: Er?
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Shungiku: ...Got it?
Jinbee: Yes!! Text: Living for the present with all your strength! That is bushido!
Box: Night Jinbee: Koikawa-dono! Once more! Just once mooooore! Shungiku: I said I'd only do it once! Handwritten: Shut up already!https://mangahelpers.com/t/ayameforpresident/releases/17317Translation: Mushibugyo 32009-11-03T08:50:12+00:00AyameForPresidentadmin@mangahelpers.com01
Man: Faster, go faster dammit! Man: I'm going as fast as I can, boss!
Man: Shit, it's caught up!
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Title: Camp #3: Hibachi and Jinbee
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Hibachi: ...huh? Where's this...?
Hibachi: !!! M-mugai-san!
Hibachi: U-um, Mugai-san!
Hibachi: ...Eh?
Mugai: Today's job Was an easy one.
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Mugai: ...Also, when you bring your sword down, make sure to keep your sides shut. Jinbee: Yes! Thank you for your guidance!
Hibachi: Gyaaaa Aaaaaah!!
Hibachi: ....A... A nightmare...
Hibachi: Just one thing after another...
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Hibachi: Tsukishima Jinbee..!! It's all his fault!!
Jinbee: ....Phew! Good!
Hibachi: Aw, man! Could this morning get any worse?!
Jinbee: Good morning Hibachi-dono! Shall we start our patrol?
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Jinbee: Oh, my sincerest apologies. I see you were in the middle of changing.
Jinbee: Take your time, I shall be waiting outside.
Hibachi: You pervert!! Jinbee: Guaah!
Hibachi: ..... ..Oh yeah, that's right... I forgot...
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Hibachi: Starting today, I'll be doing my job Together with him
Jinbee: Heh heh heh... patrolling city streets... The cornerstone of governmental work.
Jinbee: Alright! I, Tsukishima Jinbee, will give this mission my all!! Handwritten: Father! Mother! Hibachi: You, stop that! (handwritten) And shut up!
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Hibachi: ...Jeez. Why am I the one stuck babysitting the newbie? Jinbee: Bugs! Where're the bugs?
Box: The previous day...
Kotori: Hey, Hibachi-kun, Jinbee-kun! During the regular patrols tomorrow I want you two to pair up, okay?
Kotori: Don't you worry, I'll be having Jinbee-kun pair up with each and every one of you in the future! Shungiku handwritten: Urk! Hibachi: Sigh...
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Jinbee: Hibachi-dono, if I may!
Jinbee: For today I am your humble student! Please regard me kindly!
Hibachi: ...I Hate weaklings.
Hibahi: ...Tsukishima, right? Your idiotic way of fighting and your stupid reliance on strength is beyond dumb.
Hibachi: Let's get one thing straight. I hate you. And in no way do I consider you a friend, or even a colleague.
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Jinbee: Alright! Then I'll grow stronger until you feel I am worthy!
Hibachi: ...Jeez... What's your problem...?
Jinbee: Oooh, Mugai-dono! Thank you for your hard work!
Hibachi: ...Ah.
Hibachi: M... Mugai-san...
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Hibachi: M-M-M-M-Mugai-san! G-G-G-Good work t-t-today!
Jinbee: .... Hibachi-dono?
Hibachi: Sigh...
Hibachi: He's so cool... Handwritten: Swoon
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Jinbee: What? You think so too?! Hibachi: Wah?!
Hibachi: ...Hmm. I get it. So you admire Mugai-san too...
Jinbee: Too?
Hibachi: Hmph. I do too!
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Hibachi: I was scouted by Kotori-san, who brought me here from the hidden village of my clan. About one year ago.
Hibachi: On my very first mission I was saved by Mugai-san.
Hibachi: It was the first time I'd ever met someone so strong.
Hibachi: One day, I'm going to become so strong that even he will acknowledge me. And I'll be sure to return the favor from that day!
Jinbee: ...!! Hibachi-dono is the same as me...
Hibachi: It's for that reason that I've learned all I can about bugs And practiced my clans' arts and skills to the point of puking blood.
Hibachi: Oh! Did you know? Mugai-san actually owns an entire array of weapons, not just that big sword! Jinbee: Really?!
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Hibachi: He's called "Mushikari" Because he uses parts from especially tough bugs he's killed to make weapons! Jinbee: Truly? Truly?!
Hibachi: Yeah, apparently a lot of the people in the office used to work in smithshops and iron casting factories. Jinbee: I see! Indeed!
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Hibachi: Wait, why the hell am I getting all excited with you for?! Jinbee: Gyaboh!
Jinbee: ...Hi, Hibachi-dono?
Hibachi: Don't get any funny ideas, Tsukishima. That nightmare from last night...
Hibachi: Was his fault too! Because I saw Mugai-san talk to him!!
Hibachi: But... Handwritten: Awawa
Hibachi: But Mugai-san has never Started a conversation with me!!
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Hibachi: And I'm much stronger than him too... Never...
Hibachi: I'll never acknowledge An idiot like you!!
Man: Ugyaaaah!!
Man: Ah... aaaah.... Jinbee: !! What's wrong?!
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Jinbee: A bug attack?! (I have no idea what he's actually saying here...)
Hibachi: This... this is!
Hibachi: Not good! And it's evening now! You two, get away from this river! This is its territory!
Jinbee: Hibachi-dono, what is-
Hibachi: .... It comes.
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Hibachi: The "Blue Dragonfly" ["Blue Oniyanma"]
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Hibachi: Belonging to the family of dragonflies, the blue dragonfly is an extremely territorial bug that makes its home around small rivers. [Belonging to the family of dragonflies, just like regular Oniyanma it's an extremely territorial bug that makes its home around small rivers."] It rests during the day and comes out at dusk, when its cooler, to search for food.
Jinbee: Amazing! Knowledgeable as always Hibachi-dono!
Hibachi: ...I'd at least know that much. Because...
Hibachi: My first mission Involved one of these things too!
Hibachi: Tsukishima. You get the two of them out of here.
Jinbee: B-but Hibachi-dono, you cannot fight alo- Hibachi: ...Heh heh. A perfect opportunity.
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Hibachi: This time I'm gonna bring you down myself!!
Hibachi: Get going Tsukishima!
Jinbee: ...!! Be careful, Hibachi-dono!!
Hibachi: Let's dance "blue dragon"!! [Let's dance "blue demon"!! (She calls it "oni" from "oniyanma"... and I'm sure most of you know oni means demon)]
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Hibachi: One year ago, on my first mission...
Hibachi: I was a miserable failure.
Hibachi: I was so scared, all I could do Was shake like a leaf behind Mugai-san...!
Hibachi: Happa Jutsu, first form... (Blasting technique, one)
Hibachi: Ajisai Dama!! (Hydrangea Grenades)
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Bug: GISHAAAAA!!
Hibachi: ...But
Hibachi: I'm completely different now From the me back then!!
Bug: GIYAAAAH!!
Hibachi: Hmph, it's over!! I'm going to beat this monster on my own
Hibachi: And prove My strength!
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Hibachi: Wha-?!
Hibachi: H, he dodged?!
Hibachi: I can't believe I forgot... Dragonflies can move freely in all directions, and even stop mid-air, all the while flying at top speed, which is around 100 km /h...
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Hibachi: It's the most Agile creature in the world!!
Hibachi: ...Hmph! Perfect!
Hibachi: !!! My explosives are drenched...!!
Hibachi: Cra-!
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Bug: GISHAAAA!!
Hibachi: .....Ah.
Hibachi: M... Mugai-sa...
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Jinbee: Are you hurt Hibachi-dono?!
Hibachi: ...Tsu! Tsukishima?!
Jinbee: I did as you asked and evacuated the couple!
Jinbee: Now then, let's go!! Hibachi: Ho-hold it!!
Hibachi: I'm going to defeat that thing on my own! And prove that I've grown strong...!
Hibachi: If... if I do that... Then, I'm sure...
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Hibachi: I'm sure that even Mugai-san Will acknowledge me!
Jinbee: .... No!
Jinbee: These missions Is no place for proving one's strength!!
Jinbee: I do not know much about you, Hibachi-dono.
Jinbee: But if Mugai-dono were here I'm sure he would have said the same thing.
Jinbee: ...You realize, do you not, Hibachi-dono?
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Jinbee: Just why we both Admire Mugai-dono's earnest strength!
Hibachi: ...Hmph. You talk pretty big for a newbie.
Hibachi: What, d'you think you know Mugai-san better than I do?
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Hibachi: Come on, Tsukishima! Time to work!! Jinbee: Yes!
Jinbee: Uoooh!
Jinbee / Hibachi: Ooooooh!!
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Jinbee / Hibachi: Joujuu Senjin plus Higi, Kodachi Senka!! (Short sword secret art, one thousand blossoms!! ...or something. I dunno.)
Hibachi: Tsukishimaaa, it's a little lukewarm. Jinbee: Yes, one moment!
Hibachi: ....Phew. I'm exhausted.
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Couple: Um... Thank you so much!
Kotori: Good work Hibachi-kun! I can always rely on you!
Shungiku: Whoa! Good goin'!
Hibachi: Giggle... of course!
Hibachi: .......Well.. I guess he's not half bad...
Jinbee: Ooh, Mugai-dono! Has your day been good?!
Hibachi: Wha?!
Mugai: .......Yeah. Jinbee: I see! Rest well tonight!!
Jinbee: Aaaalright! I have to grow even stronger!!
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Jinbee: Oh, Hibachi-dono!! Let's both work hard and do our best to make Mugai-dono acknowledge us!
Box: Hibachi's statement reads as follows: "Why do you get to talk to Mugai-dono like you're fast friends, huuuuuuuuuuuuuh??". Jinbee: ...Er?
Hibachi: ....!! I'll never
Hibachi: Acknowledge an idiot like you!! Jinbee: Gyabofuh?!https://mangahelpers.com/t/ayameforpresident/releases/16767Translation: Mushibugyo 22009-10-12T07:46:14+00:00AyameForPresidentadmin@mangahelpers.com01
Text: Tonight... will be another 'busy' night in the city of Edo.
SFX: Crack Snap Crack
Text: Second chapter of the new series! Mushibugyou
SFX: GRAAAAA
Man: Hi- Hieeeeee!!
SFX: Splurt
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(Oh wow, I'm really too lazy to translate all of this page...)
Formation #2: Gathering of Experts
Box: The story thus far: Swordsman of the Tsukishima Dojo, Tsukishima Jinbee has been called to Edo to work for the government. With joy he accepted this mission, but it turned out to be far from what he excpected. His workplace is called the Mushibugyousho and his job is exterminating monstrous bugs!
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SFX: Flutter
SFX: Chirp Chirp
Sign: Inner City Magistrate's Office Staff Rooms
SFX: Twitch
SFX: Roll Girl: Nmm...
Guy, handwritten: Kah kah kah
SFX: Zaaaa (wind)
SFX: Shine~
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Jinbee: Oh, good Sun-sama! I bid you good morning!
Girl, handwritten: Mfuh?
Jinbee: I thank you for shining your light Upon us for yet another day! SFX: Bow
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Jinbee: Right! Morning practice, 3000 swings...
Jinbee: Begin! One, two, three- SFX: Swish Swush
Guy: The hell...? Girl: ...What IS that kid doing? It's the crack of dawn... Midget: Nmm...
Jinbee: He he he... Today will finally be my first official day at Mushibugyousho.
Jinbee: Father, mother, watch me! I'm going to make you both proud of me... and I'll
Jinbee: And, Mugai-dono...
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Jinbee: I'm going to grow even stronger To return my debt to you!!
Sign: New Inner City Magistrate's Office
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Jinbee: Whoa... So this is the Mushibugyousho...
Kotori: Morning Jinbee-kun. Did you sleep well?
Jinbee: A good morning to you, Matsunohara Kotori-dono! Thank you, I slept like a log! SFX: Bow
Kotori: ...Alright then, Jinbee-kun. I think it's time I explained what we do here.
Kotori: It seems they don't appear much where you're from, Maybe they just don't like the cold weather, we don't know much about them ourselves, But since about 100 years ago there's been cases all over Japan Where humans have been attacked and killed by humongous bugs like the one the other day.
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Kotori: And ten years ago, in order to protect the people from these monsters, the government created The "New Inner City Magistrate's Office". In other words, us.
Jinbee: Yes! A story that Moves me, Tsukishima Jinbee to to the very core of my soul!
Jinbee: I hope that I will be able to live up to This mission that I have been granted And everyone's expectations of me! Please regard me kindly!
Guy: Kah Kah... Girl: Expectations... huh?
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Kotori: Um, well then. Why don't you all introduce yourselves to Jinbee-kun?
Guy: ...Kah Kah. What's the point Kotori-chan?
Guy: 'Sides, I don't have the kind of time To tell my name to a guy who's practically a goner anyway.
Jinbee: Er, sir... may I ask what you m- SFX: Dash Man: B-big trouble, Matsunohara-sama!!
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Man: There's been a bug attack Over by Tachikawa!!
Jinbee: How... ...Brutal...
Kotori: Looks like this one didn't just eat this man. Huge parts of the building's missing too.
Girl: .... Probably a ladybug.
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Girl: Ladybugs are usually divided into two groups. Herbivores and carnivores. But there is one specific kind that eats both meat and plants. And that one is especially ferocious!
Man: Matsunohara-sama, the bug appears to have gone west! Kotori: Thank you.
Kotori: Alright! Mushibugyou, your mission!
Kotori: The target is a ladybug! Find and eliminate it!
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Everyone: Yeah!
Jinbee: It's time! My first mission! Let's go!!
Kotori: Aah Jinbee-kun, over here.
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Kotori: For the time being, you are to observe. There's no need for you to fight.
Jinbee: ..... ....Huh?
Kotori: Alright everyone, move out! Jinbee: Wait a second!!
Jinbee: Why... Can't I fight...?
Jinbee: Aren't I part of Mushibugyou as well?! Why can't I fight with everyone else?!
Kotori: Erm, well... That's, uh....
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Girl: Duh. It's because you're weak.
Girl: Now, I don't particularly mind or care if you run and get yourself killed But I'd rather you not endanger the rest of us with your idiocy.
Jinbee: Wh, what?! Guy: Kah kah, that's how it is.
Guy: Don't mean to rain all over your happy parade after you got lucky against that spider, but...
Guy: Listen, Nii-chan. No one here is expecting a single thing from you. Handwritten: No offense
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SFX: Cough Cough
Boy: ....If you have someplace to go home to... ...I think it'd be better for you if you did....
Jinbee: Could... Mugai-dono too...? Er... Uhm!
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Kotori: ...Jinbee-kun. The truth is, during the last year, I recruited fifteen people to join the Mushibugyousho.
Kotori: Out of those, four ran away and eleven died. Nobody lasted for more than one month.
Kotori: And I don't have the time to constantly search for new recruits. That's why...
Kotori: For one month, you will not be doing battle and you're forbidden from drawing your sword. This is an order, as your superior.
SFX: Clench
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Guy: Listen, Nii-chan. No one here is expecting a single thing from you. Jinbee: ....Quite the reception!!
Man: Whoa!! Man2: Hieee!!
Man: Everyone! Fall back!!
Man: Matsunohara-sama, we've evacuated everyone. Kotori: Good work.
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Man: Ooooh! It's the Mushibugyousho!
People: We're counting on you! Squish that nasty bug! Mugai-dono, I love you!
SFX: Crack Snap Crack
SFX: Crk Crack
SFX: Chomp Chomp Chomp
Jinbee: ...!! So this is a ladybug!!
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SFX: GRUAAAAAH
SFX: Shk
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Box: You're forbidden from drawing your sword. This is an order. SFX: Stop
Jinbee: To a warrior, his lords orders are absolute!
Jinbee: ...But this one's on a completely different level from the spider from before! It's at least two... no, three times bigger!
Jinbee: How on earth Do you fight something that large?
Girl: You're in the way, move.
Girl: ...Hmph. No big deal, this one. Guy: Kah kah, got that right.
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Guy: Alright, let's go!
Man: Gooo! Man: All yours, Mushibugyousho!
Kotori: It's fine Jinbee-kun. You can just take it easy and observe.
Kotori: They're experts after all.
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Girl: Have a taste of this!
SFX: Jump
SFX: Toss Toss
SFX: Fizzle
Bug: GRUOOOOO
Kotori: Her name is Hibachi. She's the descendant of a certain ninja clan that specializes in the use of explosives.
Kotori: That man is Koikawa Shungiku. He's a real manslayer who has killed more than 500 people.
Text: A swords expert! Shungiku: Kah kah! YOU are really down on your luck, shoulda stayed away from Edo!!
SFX: GYOOOH Stomp Stomp
Kotori: And next is that boy. SFX: It's coming! Aaaaah!
Boy: Ha... have faith...! You... can do it...!
Boy: Matsukichi! Tamekichi!
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Boy: Heed my call!
Boy: Matsukichi, Tamekichi! Don't let that bug through! Text: A defense expert!
Kotori, handwritten: Impressive, right? Kotori: Ichinotani Tenma-kun is skilled in the use of Yin and Yang energies. His specialty lies in tapping into earthen energies, (NOT sure about the accuracy of this) Which allows him to control shikigami and the like.
Kotori: ... And lastly...
Kotori: The man known as Mushikari. He used to be a member of the anti-bug squad. (Alt. "He was the first member of the anti-bug squad". Not so sure about this either) Mugai-kun.
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Kotori: Jinbee-kun. This is what the Mushibugyousho can do.
Man: No less from Mushibugyousho! Man: Keep going! SFX: Ooooh
Jinbee: Incredible... Everyone... is unbelievably strong.
Jinbee: This is... Mushibugyousho!!
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Hibachi: ...We should end it soon. It'll be a bother if that thing pulls out "that". Handwritten: And I'm all out of explosives. Shungiku: You're right.
Girl: ...Mommy... Where are you...?
Shungiku: Wha-?! I thought everyone had been evacuated?!
SFX: GRAAAAA Girl: Eh?
SFX: Kyaaaaah!
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Jinbee: Sto-
Jinbee: STOP RIGHT THERE!!
Hibachi: What? Him?!
Kotori: Jinbee-kun, what about my orders? Handwritten: Heeey! Shungiku: Son of a...
Shungiku: We even had a headstart... But he left us in the dust...
Jinbee: Ooooh!
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SFX: Kaching
Jinbee: ...!! Ha... hard!!
Jinbee: That man named Koikawa... He cut through THIS?!
Bug: GUAAAAAA Jinbee: Guh...!
Shungiku: Move, moron! It'll crush you!
Jinbee: Grrr...
Girl: Uwaaaaan! Mooommyyyyyy!
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Jinbee: Grrrrr...
Jinbee: U- RAAAAAHHH!!
SFX: Stop
Hibachi: He! He stopped it! Shungiku, handwritten: No way Shungiku: What... stupid strength...
Jinbee: If... my blade doesn't reach you...
Jinbee: Then...
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Jinbee: How's this?!
Jinbee: Oooooh!
Jinbee: Joujuu senjin!!
Shungiku: He... flipped it over...
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Jinbee: Are you hurt?! Girl: N-no...
SFX: Puff
Hibachi: That's! Shungiku: Not good! Run, nii-chan!
Jinbee: Uh... smelly! What's that stench?!
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Hibachi: When ladybugs sense that they're in danger, they fake death And release a smelly fluid from their leg-joints!
Jinbee: Kh... It's... unbearable... my nose... my eyes... And... it's even affecting my body...?!
Hibachi: Oh no! This ones gas is poisonous! Shungiku: Damn! We can't get any closer!
Jinbee: ...Mushibugyousho! To think there was a place with this many strong warriors...!
Jinbee: Heh heh! I'm going to get stronger and stronger... And I'll get everyone to acknowledge me!
Jinbee: Wooooh, let's do it!! SFX: Gahahaha!
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Hibachi: ...Weirdo! He was forgiven this time, but then strung himself up. And he's doing sword swings by himself too. Shungiku: Got that right.
Kotori: Why, Jinbee-kun?!
Kotori: Why did you ignore my orders?!
Jinbee: I Have no excuse!
Jinbee: When I saw that child, I! Completely forgot about your orders!! SFX: He said it!
Shungiku: He's... A weird one alright...
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Mugai: ...Hey, country boy.
Mugai: Today's mission Was an easy one.
Text outside panel: Next issue will be about Hibachi.
Mugai: ...And. When you swing your sword, fasten up your side.
Jinbee: Yes! Thank you for your guidance!! https://mangahelpers.com/t/ayameforpresident/releases/16202Translation: Rico Oneshot : Rico2009-09-18T12:47:10+00:00AyameForPresidentadmin@mangahelpers.com01
Flashes of broken memories... Hers is the power to control peoples' fate.
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SFX: Stomp Stomp Stomp Stomp
Girl: Mom... My ears hurt...
Mom: Come here Mio.
Mom: See? If you do this... Then all the scary sounds disappear, right?
Soldier: Did you find "Skanda"?!
Text: Memories of her mother, stained by her sorrow...
03-04
SFX: Flap Flap Flap
Girl: Rico.
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Officer: I'll ask one last time. I advise you to answer.
Officer: Where is "Skanda" hidden?
Officer: Tell me, or your silence will be considered an act of treason.
SFX: Swp (Raising hand) Kachak (Readying guns)
Glasses: Wa-wait! I-I don't know the precise location, but!
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Glasses: There's a town to the northwest, Ladna! Look for a small girl, she has some problems with her ear-
SFX: Blam! Kachak
(More gunshots)
Officer: We're going to Ladna.
Officer: Apprehend any and all girls that might fit his description. Soldiers: Sir!
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Soldiers: Long live the Empire of Oris! Glory to the Empire!
Soldiers: Look upon this filth, traitors of our great nation! Spying for the enemy, Gondnea, they have sold their own people!
Soldiers: If you have information regarding these rebel scum, report immediately to an army officer! You will be greatly rewarded! Lady: It's the military! Quick, hide her! Man(?): I can't, I can't find her anywhere!
Lady: What?! SFX: Slam!
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SFX: (Wind blows)
SFK: Flap Flap Flap
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SFX: (Eh... helicopter sounds)
Rico: Gyah!
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SFX: Glare~
Rico: Owwie...
Rico: Puah!
Rico: Huh? What's this...? Grass?
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Rico: Sigh...
Rico: Aaaaah!
Rico: A tiny girl hugging a tiny bear~~ Handwritten: How cute! Rico: Er? She's gone?
Rico: Heeey, waaaait~
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Rico: Wait up~~!
SFX: Bump
Mio: ! Lemme go! Rico: Oh! She spoke! So you *can* talk! Why're you running away~? I just wanna ask something~ Mio: Wh, what?
Rico: Umm, well~ SFX: Whooosh
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Rico: Where am I?
Rico: Huh?
Rico: Ouch, ouch, ouch~
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Rico: Wah! What a nice bonfire! Mio: Huh?!
Mio: Are you stupid?! That's the helicopter you were riding! It got shot down! Rico: ...I was....? Mio: Yeah!
Mio: ...And your clothes! You're from Gondnea, aren't you? Rico: Gondnea...
Mio: I don't know your circumstances, but You know you're in Oris now?! You've crossed the border! Do you understand that you're behind enemy lines?! Rico: ...Oh, I see~
Mio: "Oh, I see"?! Is that all you have to say?! Rico: Thanks alot! Now I know where I am! Actually, there's one more thing I wanna ask... Mio: What?
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Rico: Who am I? Mio: Huh?!
Mio: ......ha. ...Ha ha ha ha ha! Ha...?! !!! Handwritten: The bear moves?!
Handwritten: Here we go
SFX: Dig dig
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SFX: Fwp Mio: A note?
Note: Her name's Rico. My name's Memo. Rico's memory only lasts for about 3 minutes. Mio: You're Memo. And you're Rico. Rico: Oh. I'm Rico.
Rico: Then... huh?
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Rico: Heeeey! Waaaait! Mio: Stop following me!
Mio: Gondnea is that way! If you don't wanna get killed, then hurry up and-!
SFX: Whoooosh Rico: What's that sound?
Mio: Idiot! Don't just stand there!
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Rico: Wh.. What...
Rico: What was that?! Awesome! Boom! And I was swept away! Handwritten: Almost felt like I could fly!
Rico: What's wrong? Mio: ...My ears...
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Mio: ...It hurts!
SFX: Lift Rico: What should I do?
Rico: How can I make the pain go away?
SFX: Whoooosh Mio: R...
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Mio: Run!!
Rico: Roger~~
Rico: Oh, that's right.
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Rico: I haven't asked your name yet! Mio: Now's not the time for th-
Rico: Er...? ...Where am I? Uh... who... am I?
SFX: Wiggle Wiggle Note: Her name's Rico. My name's Memo. Rico's memory only lasts for about 3 minutes. Mio: Her memory only lasts for 3 minutes! That was for real?!
SFX: Fwooh (Deep breath)
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Mio: You're Rico, I'm Mio! Run! Run as fast as you can until we've gotten away from this field!
Rico: Roger~~
Mio: Sorry, but I can't bring you home with me...
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Rico: Why not? Mio: If I did, and the military found you Auntie would be in big trouble.
Mio: This way.
Rico: So you're living with your aunt? Mio: Umm, sort of... I guess...
Text: Again? Mio: I wonder how many times we've gone through this now... Handwritten: Sigh... Rico: Ummm?
Mio: You're Rico, I'm Mio... Just what kind of illness are you suffering from anyway? Handwritten: Sigh Rico: Illness?
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Rico: I'm ill? Mio: That's what I'm asking!
Rico: Wooow, so pretty~
Mio: Sigh... bringing her here was all well and good, but... What should I do with her now?
Mio: Anyway, I need to calm down and think it through carefully...
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Mio: I think we're safe now. Probably.
Mio: Come in.
Rico: Wooow!
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Text: Residence burned down. Death of the prominent scientist couple. Daughter missing, whereabouts still unknown. The invasion of Gondnea, as ordered by Oris' government. Mio: Careful.
Mio: This is my secret hiding place. The ceiling's a bit low-
Mio: Warned you too late, huh...?
Mio: Please, just stay put, okay? Rico: Okay!
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Rico: Mio-chan! This picture! Mio: Yep, that's me. And that's...
Mio: Mom and dad. They were killed a week ago. Rico: Killed?
Mio: Yeah, they're dead. It means that no matter where you look, you won't find them. Rico: You won't? Mio: That's why I'm living with auntie now. She was a friend of theirs.
Rico: Is it lonesome to not see them...?
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Mio: If I'm sad or lonely Then mom and dad'll worry.
Mio: I resolved Not to cry about it.
Rico: Umm...
Mio: You're Rico, I'm Mio. At first I thought your condition was really a pain, but... You forget everything after 3 minutes. Even if you'd experience something terrible, you won't remember.
Mio: ...I sort of envy that...
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Mio: Nevermind that. We have to think of how to get you back to Gondnea.
Rico: Gondnea? Mio: We're in Oris now. You're from Gondnea, right next to Oris. Oris and Gondnea are in war with each other, so relations are pretty bad.
Rico: I see~ Mio: Towns are crawling with soldiers. If we're caught, we're dead. We have to find a way to cross the border without anyone seeing us...
Mio: What's this...? I don't remember writing anything on this map...
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Mio: And what's this drawing? A church? Who could've...?
Mio: That place... Isn't too far from here... we could walk there.
SFX: Tap Tap Tap Tap (Footsteps)
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Officer: Skanda... Find her! Find the girl!
Mio: That church is pretty close to Oris' border.
Mio: It's in the opposite direction of the war front So it's a huge detour since we're going to Gondnea, but... I've heard that security's laxer there.
Rico: Huuuh~ Oh! Lotsa airplanes!
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SFX: Griiiind (Is it? Not sure about this one)
Mio: ...Agh...!
Rico: ...Mio-chan?
Mio: S-sorry... let's go.
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Rico: Mio-chan, you really don't look too well! Mio: I'm fine...
Mio: My ears are just hurting a little. Rico: ...Say.
Rico: Why do you wear those things?
Mio: Don't touch them!
Mio: Oh...
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Mio: ...You're Rico, I'm Mio. I've had this... condition ever since I was born. I guess you could say that my ears are overly sensitive. Rico: Overly sensitive...?
Mio: The sound of grass, rustling in the wind... the voices of people talking... The sound of a running car... I can hear all of it And it washes over me, like a flood of sound a noise. Black bubbles: The sounds of combating fighter planes... Not even the headphones I wear help... I can hear the gunfire, and the dying screams...
Black bubbles: I can hear the crackling sounds of burning houses... And it follows me wherever I go. Mio: And... I feel like I'm gonna be sick... Officer: Did you find "Skanda"?!
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Mio: Uh... Sob Hic Mom~ My ears hurt!
Mother: Come here, Mio.
Mother: See? If you do this... Then all the scary sounds disappear, right?
SFX: Rustling grass Someone: Mio-chan!!
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Auntie: We're running! Your mom and dad're already...!
Officer: Did you find "Skanda"?!
Mio: "Skanda"...? Soldier: We've searched everywhere, but there's no sign of it...
Mio: Mom! Dad!!
Officer: There's no doubt it's in the possession of this couple! Find it!
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Mio: Mom... Dad...! Rico: Ah!
Rico: You're up!
Mio: ...Where?
Rico: Memo told me to go here. Mio: The church...
Officer: Did you find "Skanda"?!
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Mio: "Skanda"! Rico: What's up?
Mio: There's 1, 2... 14 bench rows!
Mio: This number means...!
Mio: "L" is for left... And the 3/14 part means the 14th row...
Mio: 3rd seat!
Rico: What's that?
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Mio: ...! What the...!
SFX: Clack
SFX: Gooong Gooong
Rico: The church bell...
Mio: Gh!
Mio: My headphones?! Where...
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Mio: And... where is everyone? I'm sure that just a second ago...
SFX: Bam!
Bam! Slam!
Bam! Rico: Er? Are we locked in?
SFX: Tap Tap
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Mio: ...Footsteps! 5... no, 10 of them... no wait, even more!
Mio: I couldn't hear them because of the bell...!
SFX: RRRRRRRRR
Mio: That sound... SFX: Swallow Mio: It's... something even more dangerous than those soldiers...!
Rico: I wonder what that sound is...
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Mio: We have to run... quickly... I have to... get her away from here...!
Mio: Ri... Rico!
Rico: Oh? And who might you be?
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Mio: Bwah! Kh!
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Mio: Memo! You found my headphones!
Mio: It's... Quiet...?
Mio: ...No! My eardrums burst!
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Mio: Rico?! I can hardly hear my own voice... Figures! Now, when I need my hearing more than ever...!
Mio: Rico!!
Mio: Ricoooo! Are you there?!
Mio: RICO!!!
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Mio: Rico! I'll get you out of there!
Mio: Uh...!
SFX: Crack
Mio: Blood!
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Mio: Rico!
Mio: Her bleeding Won't stop!
Mio: Rico!!
Mio: You're Rico, I'm Mio! Look at me! Listen to me! Don't close your eyes! Don't you dare!
SFX: Fwp
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Rico: ...Mio...?
Mio: ...Rico...? My ears...
Mio: I... can hear?
SFX: Kachak Soldier: Don't move.
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SFX: Tap Officer: You're the daughter of that scientist couple, aren't you?
Officer: Get up.
SFX: Kachak Officer: I've a question, and you WILL answer.
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Officer: Where's "Skanda"?
SFX: Gleam
SFX: Rip
SFX: Beep
SFX: Flash Someone: We're recieving a transmission from Memo.
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SFX: Flash Flash Flash
Someone: The signal is coming from the northwest area of Oris. Direction, XX.
Someone: Rico... wounded. Others of interest are a small girl, early tens.
Beardy: ! That girl...
Mio: Skanda?! Why would I know about something with a ridiculous name like that?! Box: Beloved Mio.
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Box: If you're reading this Then that probably means we are no longer alive.
Box: Mio, we have something important to give you. And we want you to hand that over to a man named Adolf. By doing so, we hope that Oris will be able to return to a peaceful country again.
Box: Love, mom and dad. Officer: It's something your parents stole from us, and we want it back.
Officer: If you refuse Then we will kill the woman you lived with. Mio: ! Auntie!
Officer: Don't move, or I'll blow this girl's head off.
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Officer: Gondnean warships?!
Memo: Drop your weapons. We have you completely surrounded.
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Someone: How do you like the scenery of Gondnea?
Someone: I'm sorry for your loss... your parents were brave people and outstanding scientists. They sought to free the people of Oris from the oppression of the military, and so, sent us information regarding Oris.
SFX: Fwp
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Adolf: I'm a friend of your parents. Ruler of the Republican nation of Gondnea. My name is Adolf Juzenbeck.
Adolf: I've been searching for you, young lady. Mio: Adolf... this is him...
Adolf: I believe you have something you parents wanted you to give me?
Mio: ...Can you promise me something? Do everything you can to free the people of Oris...
Adolf: Of course. Box: Mio, we have something important to give you. And we want you to hand that over to a man named Adolf. "Skanda" is actually something we gave you a long time ago...
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SFX: Fwp
Adolf: "Skanda" Is actually the secrets of the Oris war machine. It contains information about Oris' weapons, military bases, important strategical points and more.
Adolf: I knew that your mother gave this to you for safekeeping. But when I heard that you'd gone missing, I asked Rico for advice. And she said that she'd go find you.
Mio: But... Rico's memory... Rico, handwritten: Cute kid~ Adolf: True, but... That might just be the source of Rico's strange powers.
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Adolf: Rico never panics, and because of her memory She's able to always make the best possible desicions in any given situation.
Adolf: And when she went looking for you, she decided beforehand where we should drop her off And, as we both know, she came through once again. Mio: What in the world IS Rico?
Adolf: No one knows. I first met Rico 30 years ago. Since then, she hasn't aged a day. And it's not just her age. If Rico suffers injury, then the wounds too disappear after 3 minutes, just like her memories.
Mio: ...Huh? Adolf: Rico is already known as the Protector Goddess of Gondnea. Rico will lead us to victory... that's what we believe.
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Adolf: And we... Want to share this fortune with the people of Oris.
Auntie: Mio!!
Mio: Auntie!! Auntie: I'm so glad you're safe!
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Auntie: Oh dear... You lost your headphones? Mio: ...Ah!
Mio: All those terrible sounds... Are gone...
Mio: Rico, did you... Heal my ears?
Mio: Rico! Wait!
Auntie: Mio!
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Mio: I'm Mio!! I'll never forget you!
Box: 20 years later... Mio: You're Rico I'm Mio. Text: Their friendship is eternal. https://mangahelpers.com/t/ayameforpresident/releases/15901Translation: Mushibugyo 12009-09-07T07:49:43+00:00AyameForPresidentadmin@mangahelpers.com001
The 6th year of the Kyouhou era. (Year 1721) By order of the shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune... A 'wish box' was created for the common people, where they could file complaints or or make requests.
Purplish text: Kunoichi, manslayers, exorcists and samurai... all the greatest warriors are gathering in Edo!
And, as per the request of one letter left in this 'wish box'... The following year, two events took place.
One were, for the people's sake, the founding of the Koishigawa Health Care Institution.
And the other, Was the establishment of the new Inner City Magistrate's Office.
And, this magistrate's office, would in time become known by two different names.
002 - 003
If you aren't strong, you can't call yourself a warrior! If you aren't just, you can't call yourself a warrior! If you aren't a warrior... You can't call yourself a man!
Title: Formation #1: Tsukishima Jinbee has come!
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The 16th year of Kyouhou. In the remotest village in Tsugaru-han (The west part of today's Aomori prefecture)
Glasses-guy: ...Phew! So this is the Tsukishima Ryuu Dojo.
Glasses-guy: I'd heard it was a gathering place for men of valor, but... Err...
Kieeeeeeh!
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Youngster: Joujuu Senjin! (Something like... everlasting battlefield. I reckon it's a warcry of sorts.)
Good!
Youngster: ...Phew. Thank you very much!
Glasses-guy: Nice! 3-on-1!
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Master: You fool of a son!
Master: How many times do I need to tell you to put your hips into your swings?! Youngster: Bueh?!!
Master: You won't even be able to cut a blade of grass with your shoddy technique! Youngster: Urgh... Father... no, Master...
Youngster: Thank you! For your guidance!!
Master: Alright Jinbee, now show me what you got! Jinbee: Yes, master! Handwritten: Sheesh... Those two are always at it...
Master: All wrong! You fool! Jinbee: Yes! Thank you very much! Glasses-guy: Hmm... Interesting kid.
Glasses-guy: Umm, excuse meeee.
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Master: Is that your best?! Jinbee!! Jinbee: I'm just getting started, father!
Glasses-guy: Uh.... huh? Handwritten: Hello... Student: Apologies sir... Those two completely lose sight of their surroundings when they practice...
Master: Jinbee! Do you know why a warrior has the right to wield a sword? Because he possess 'strength'!
Master: A weak warrior is no warrior! Understand?! Jinbee: Yes, father!
Master: Hah! As if a weakling like you could understand me! Jinbee: Guaaah! Yes! I'll grow stronger!
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Jinbee: What?! I'm being asked to go to Edo and work in the service of the government?!
Glasses-guy: Yes. Handwritten: Finally... Glasses-guy: My name is Matsunohara Kotori. By order of my master, I'm searching the country for capable individuals.
Jinbee: It would be my pleasure! I can think of no greater honor for a warrior!
Master: ...Heh. It seems that the time has come for you to stand on your own, Jinbee.
Master: Listen! In Edo there are plenty of powerful warriors! Meet them, and improve yourself! And then, when you've gained the strength that won't lose to anyone and fulfilled your duties in a way you can be proud of, return here!
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Jinbee: Father!
Mother: Sob, Jinbee... Become a splendid man...
Students: Incredible, you're going to work in Edo?! We'll be rooting for you, young master! Don't let those Edo folks look down on you!
Jinbee: Mother... Everyone... Thank you very much...
Jinbee: I, Tsukishima Jinbee Will become a warrior So great even the heavens will know my name!
Handwritten: Keep dreaming, shorty! You really don't need to go that far...
Jinbee: By the way, whose service will I be entering?
Kotori: Ah, yes. You'll be joining...
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Kotori: The new Inner City Magistrate's Office. Also known as The Mushi Bugyousho. (lit. Bugs Magistrate's Office)
Jinbee: B-bugs? What the...
Edo.
011
White-haired man: ...Hmph.
White-haired man: So another nest Has been built today.
012
Jinbee: Whoa... So this is Edo...
Jinbee: I've never seen this many people before...
Kotori: Okay Jinbee-kun. Let's go right over to the Mushi Bugyousho. Jinbee: Y-yes!
This won't do. As a warrior I must be more firm and resolute. They'll think me a country bumpkin.
But still...
013
Jinbee: What kind of work will I be doing at this 'Mushi Bugyousho'? Kotori: Oh, that... uh... well, you'll see when we get there!
Jinbee: Since it's the government, I suppose it's something to do with law enforcement... But it bothers me...
No! As a warrior I will take on any task that is requested of me!
Jinbee: But, but... Handwritten: It still bothers me... ...Er. Kotori-dono?
I'm lost?! Failure, Jinbee!!
014
Man: Huh?! Mushi Bugyousho?! Can't you see I'm busy?!
Woman: Your way of asking Is really unsightly...
Kid: Hah! Get lost! Hillbilly!
Jinbee: Uuuh... Father, mother... everyone back home... The people in Edo are very cold.
Girl: Samurai-sama, what's the matter?
Girl: Are you injured?
015
Jinbee: Um... thank you, for going so far as to guide me. Girl: Not at all! The Mushi Bugyousho is right next to my home after all!
Girl: I'm the daughter of the owner of the tea shop "Four Seasons", Haru.
Jinbee: I am a warrior who, starting today, will be in the employ of the Mushi Bugyousho. My name is Tsukishima Jinbee.
016
Haru: Is something the matter? Jinbee: No... not at all!
Haru: Are you perhaps thirsty? Jinbee: Not at all, not at all! Please, don't mind me! Please, don't mind me at all!
Haru: Heehee! You seem like a rather original character too, Jinbee-sama. Jinbee: Er?
Haru: Well, I've heard that All the people in the Mushi Bugyousho are all very... original.
Jinbee: Oh, I... see...
017
Haru: Especially the man called the "Silver-haired Mushikari". He's supposed to be the most peculiar of the bunch! And they say his skill with a sword is unrivalled!
Jinbee: ...The "Silver-haired Mushikari"...?
Jinbee: And he is in the Mushi Bugyousho?
Jinbee: I'm getting excited... what kind of warriors will I find there?
Handwritten: Hm?
Haru: I'm sorry, I let my mouth run... Jinbee: Not at all, Haru-dono! Actually, may I ask one thing?
Jinbee: Er, would you happen to know... Just what in the world they do at the Mushi Bugyousho?
018
Someone: Gyah!
Jinbee: ...Eh?
Haru: Ji-Jinbee-sama, was that a person just now...?! Jinbee: Haru-dono, you stay here!
Jinbee: Hey, what hap-
019
Jinbee: What?! A... human skin?!
Jinbee: What the... Spider: Zzrrhhh... Zrrooohhh...
020
Jinbee: A... spider?!
021
Spider: Zzzuuuhhh...
Man: Argh... khh...
Jinbee: ... You!
Jinbee: Stop that!! Monster!!
Spider: Graaah!
022
Jinbee: Wha?! Spiders' silk?!
Jinbee: Gah!
Haru: Kyaaah! Ji, Jinbee-sama?!
Jinbee: No! Stay away!!
023
Haru: Kyaah!
Haru: Uuuh...
Jinbee: Damn! What should I do?! At this rate...
Spider: GUO?!
Jinbee: ...What now?
Box: Standing there...
024
Box: Was a lone warrior. His appearance like that of a demon.
Box: In his hands, a grotesque sword. Silently watching.
Jinbee: The... silver-haired... Spider: SHAA...
025
Spider: SHAAAAAA!
Jinbee: The spider... fled...
Jinbee: Haru-dono! Get away! Haru: Eh?
Haru: Kyaaaah!! Jinbee: Haru-dono!!
Jinbee: ...! Shit!!
Girl: Awww, man. Looks like that spider sure had a good time. Handwritten: Eww...
026
Girl: We'd better eliminate it soon or it's gonna cause a huge uproar.
Jinbee: Another one?! When did she?!
Girl: Spiders Don't have mouths or even a proper stomach.
Girl: What they do is inject digestive fluids into their prey through their front fangs Melting their insides and then sucking everything out. Having your insides melt while you're still alive... pretty horrific way of dying.
Silver-hair: We're going after it. Girl: Right!
Jinbee: You there! Wait, please!
027
Jinbee: I don't know who you are But please allow me to lend you my strength!
Jinbee: I'm begging you, I want to save Haru-dono!
Girl: Huh? I don't get a thing you're saying.
Silver-hair: You? Lend us strength?
Silver-hair: You think you can aid us with that clumsy fighting style?
Silver-hair: Don't make me laugh.
Jinbee: Wha-?!
028
Silver-hair: Begone. Weakness is a sin!
Jinbee: That...! How... dare he...!
Jinbee: That silver-haired warrior...! He's disgraced me!
029
Haru: A... aaah...
Spider: SHARAAAAH! Haru: Nooooo!!
030
Jinbee: Hold!!
Jinbee: Don't you dare take another step towards Haru-dono! You abomination!!
Haru: Ji- Jinbee-sama!
Jinbee: Just as I thought... by following the fluids that spider left behind I've found my way to its' lair!
Jinbee: But... That silver-haired warrior isn't here?
Spider: RRUUH... UUURRRUUHHHH!!
031
Jinbee: My first battle in Edo...
Jinbee: Tsukishima Jinbee! Here I come!!
Jinbee: Don't rush! Don't falter!
032
Jinbee: No matter the opponent... Just swing your sword like you do in practice!
Spider: GUGYAAAA!
Haru: Watch out!
Jinbee: Hah! Like I'd fall for the same trick twice!
033
Jinbee: Rapid-fire?!
Jinbee: Damn! The swordedge!
Jinbee: Guaah!
Haru: Jinbee-sama!
Jinbee: .....Grh.... Weakness... Is a sin... huh?
034
Jinbee: ....Hah hah. Father said that alot too...
Jinbee: ...Of course. As long as you've drawn your sword, losing to any opponent is absolutely unforgivable.
Jinbee: If you do... Then your own life...
Jinbee: Those you want to protect... And all that is important to you... is forfeit!
Jinbee: THAT... Is a warrior!
Jinbee: That's why...
035
Jinbee: I! Cannot lose!!
Spider: GAAAH?!
Haru: He hit it with the hilt...?
Jinbee: Until I breathe my last... I'll keep winning!
Jinbee: Because that is The bushido I've learned!!
036
Jinbee: Joujuu Senjin!!
037
Jinbee: Whew... Haru-dono, are you hurt? Haru: I'm... okay...
Haru: Oh Jinbee-sama, I was so frightened! Jinbee: Hiya?!
Jinbee: Umm... ....Er...
Jinbee: Ack, ouch... Haru: Kyah! I'm sorry!
Haru: I'll get you to the hospital, they'll tend to your wounds! Jinbee: I'm... in your debt...
Haru: Huh?
039
Haru: A... aah... So... many...
Jinbee: Gh... my body won't move anymore... Urgh...
Jinbee: ...Is... This as far as I go?
040
Jinbee: The... silver-haired warrior!
041
Box: ...At that time...
Box: I discovered a star.
042-043
Box: That star... Was like the ones I admired as a boy. It shone brightly like the glittering stars in the night sky.
044
Jinbee: Um... young master! Haru: You mustn't move, Jinbee-sama!
Jinbee: Thank you very much For saving me once again!
Jinbee: Weakness is a sin! Kh... I'm really still a weakling...
045
Jinbee: ....But! However, I'm still a warrior.
Jinbee: That's why, someday, please allow me to return This debt I owe!
Jinbee: When the day comes that you find yourself in danger... I will definitely return this debt!
Jinbee: Because one day I will become a warrior like you Whose strength and skill won't lose to anyone!!
046
Silver-hair: ...I see.
Haru: Kyaaah! Jinbee-sama?!
Kotori: Huh? Jinbee-kun?!
Kotori: Jinbee-kun, why are you here?!
047
Kotori: You suddenly disappeared, so I thought you'd found out what kind of work you'd be doing and ran away.
Kotori: You see, we at Mushi Bugyousho...
Kotori: Destroy monstrous bugs like these who run rampant in Edo. That's our job!
Kotori: Just what... Has he been up to?
Silver-hair: Obvious, isn't it?
Kotori: Wh, what do you mean? Mushikari Mugai-kun? (Mushikari is his title, which means smth like Bug Hunter. And Mugai is his name.)
048
Mugai: He...
Jinbee: Those you want to protect... And all that is important to you... is forfeit!
Mugai: Has been... Working.
Box: Mother... Father... Handwritten: Oww... Box: I still don't quite understand the details around Mushi Bugyousho...
Box: But...
Box: I've met... A very strong person.https://mangahelpers.com/t/ayameforpresident/releases/14033Translation: Ashita no Yoichi 242009-07-13T06:35:44+00:00AyameForPresidentadmin@mangahelpers.com[The use of this translation (in scanlation releases) is reserved for Kono-Basho.]
Index
24th Strike: You Are The One To Overcome The School!
25th Strike: Spinning The Youngest Sibling.
26th Strike: The Warrior, The Pharmacist and The Womanizer.
27th Strike: Tiny Tiny Yoichi.
011
Lucy: From Envy-sama. It's a letter of challenge. You may tell those who absolutely must know but none else. I will stop at nothing to see this through.
Yoichi: Angie-dono was beaten. Most likely, Tsubasa-dono too is in danger!
Yoichi: Please, be safe, Tsubasa-dono! Tsubasa-donoooo!
Tsubasa: Ka... Karasuma-kun...
012
24th Strike: You Are The One To Overcome The School!
013
Ibuki: Tsubasa-chan, Angela-san! How're you feeling?
Ibuki: Hey! Ayame, what do you think you're doing?! Ayame: Oh, shut up. I'm redoing these bandages. Since samurai here can't do it to save his life. Yoichi: I, I'm sorry...
Ibuki: Okay! That should do it! Tsubasa: Thanks...
Ibuki: Perhaps it'd be best if we stayed at home for a while. I'd feel bad if we left you two alone. Here, feel free to use these clothes. Angela: Sorry...
014
Angela: Lucy nee-san and Envy-sama are the best of Tsubame Benten School. I can't even begin to compare...
Angela: "You, who've lost your reason for fighting, couldn't defeat anyone..." No... I've simply become weaker...
Yoichi: So, according to this letter I am to do battle against Envy-dono. If I do not win, then Angie-dono and Tsubasa-dono will be forced to return to the mountain. Chihaya: Lemme see! It'll be good for my manga!
Tsubasa: Karasuma-kun.
Tsubasa: I... swore to Him That I would fight my destiny In order to become a normal girl fit for Him!
Tsubasa: Please Karasuma-kun! Win! I want to stay here!
015
Yoichi: Tsubasa-dono... Angela: Tsubasa-sama...
Everyone: Who is "Him"?
Yoichi: Rest easy, Tsubasa-dono. A warrior will not run once a challenge has been issued.
Angela: Karasuma.. Tsubasa: Karasuma-kun...!
Ibuki: I will go too, as the master of the Ukiha Kamikaze dojo. Ayame: D-dunno how much use I'll be, but I'll go too! Not for your sake though!
Yoichi: Ibuki-dono, Ayame-dono. I'm grateful. Ayame: I just said it wasn't for you! D-dumbass!
Yoichi: The battle will be today, at Umanuma Park!
Chihaya: By the way, where's Kagome? Ibuki: Oh I sent her out on an errand, but that was some time ago...
016
Ibuki: I wonder where she could've gone...
Envy: 40 minutes left. I look forward to crushing those devious Ukiha Kamikaze for what they did to Tsuu-tan!
Envy: I'm sure they used some devilish sorcery to confound Tsuu-tan! That's why she... But either way, since I punished her I'm sure she's returned to her senses.
Envy: She'll no longer involve herself with the Ukiha Kamikaze.
Lucy: Is that truly fine, Envy-sama? To cause your beloved sister pain...
Envy: No helping it! This is for the sake of Tsubame Benten too! If I don't do this much, Tsuu-tan won't break free of her brainwashing!
017
Envy: I'm already an adult! Being able to discern that much i-
Envy: Eeeeeeek! A spider!
Lucy: An adult... I see...
Envy: Haah... haah... I didn't expect to see spiders in the city... No matter what, I can't stand them...
Envy: Ouch!
Envy: Did I sprain my ankle? How unsightly... getting all worked up over a small bug... Normally I'm not at all like this...
Envy: ...No.
018
Envy: This feeling Isn't because of the bug.
Envy: Tsuu-tan...
Kagome: Ummm... Are you okay?
019
Kagome: Okay! It's alright now! It doesn't hurt anymore either, right? Envy: D-don't get the wrong idea! I wasn't crying because my foot hurt or anything!
Envy: You're quite skilled at tending injuries... Kagome: Well... I'm sort of used to it, I guess. Ayame: Gyaaah! Chihaya: I stabbed myself with my pen!
(Small box) Envy: But why are you walking around with a first aid kit? Kagome: Um... no reason...
Envy: Are you on your way home from an errand? Kagome: Yeah!
Thugs: Hey, fix me up! Go buy food! Envy: I see. You seem to have it tough even though we look about the same age...
Kagome: Oh no, you've got it all wrong... See, at home, me and my sisters take turns making dinner...
020
Kagome: And it makes me really happy when they compliment my cooking! It makes me want to try cooking again!
Kagome: I love my sisters!
Envy: I see... you seem to... get along well.
Kagome: What's wrong? Are you feeling ill? Does your foot hurt?
Envy: I... have a sister too... But she left home, and never came back...
021
Tsubasa: "This shirt... and everyone of Ukiha Kamikaze School... They're all really important to me! I won't forgive you if you hurt either!" "I just wish you people would leave me alone!"
Envy: I believed that those words were some sort of trick or a lie... But...
Envy: Perhaps I just didn't want to face the truth... Maybe... Ane has hated me all this time... And that's why she won't come home...
Envy: And yesterday... I really wanted Ane to come home, so I ended up doing something horrible... She probably won't forgive me...
Kagome: That's not true.
022
Kagome: My sisters fight a lot too, and they always end up saying stuff like "I hate you" But they usually make up again right away! There's no one in the world who actually hates their younger siblings. That's what I think!
Kagome: So cheer up! Okay?
Envy: Thank you. You're kind.
Lucy: Envy-sama. It's almost time. Envy: Oooh! Allow me to introduce you! This is Lucy, and I'm Envy! We're about to bring some evildoers to justice, so-
Kagome: Ah! Onee-chan!
023
Ibuki: Kagome?! What are you doing here?!
Kagome: I'm Ikaruga Kagome! Envy-chan These are my sisters!
024
Kagome: Envy-chan?
Envy: To think that you would still involve yourself with those... Are you still not free of your brainwashing?
Envy: Tsuu-tan...! For someone who's my sister, you're pathetic!
025
Envy: I shan't be too hard though... I almost fell for it myself! Deception through kind words... I see! So this is how Ukiha Kamikaze fight their battles!
Ayame: Brainwashing?! The hell are you on, you little snot?! And you leave Kagome out of this! Let her go!
Lucy: Envy-sama...
Tsubasa: Envy. I... I've always admired the sort of life That normal girls live in the city.
026
Tsubasa: Since I came here, I've been able to get a part-time job, Make friends, Fall in love. Just like a normal girl! I've finally found the place where I feel at home!
Tsubasa: This is no trickery or brainwashing or anything else! This is me, the true me!
Tsubasa: Just stop what you're doing! I hate you all!!
027
Kagome: Wah! Ibuki: Kagome!
Envy: Liar.
Envy: ...Fine.
Envy: If you really hate me that much...
028
Envy: Then I! I hate you too, Tsuu-tan!!
Angela: Tsubasa-sama!
030
Envy: Lucy!
Envy: Lucy, why do you interfere! Let me go!
Lucy: Envy-sama... enough. You did your best. I'm proud of you. But don't hurt yourself any more than this.
031
Lucy: You shouldn't lie to yourself And do things you do not truly want to.
Envy: ......sob!
Kagome: Envy-chan!
Lucy: I'm sorry for making you experience something so scary.
032
Kagome: Onee-chan... Ibuki: Kagome!
Ibuki: Don't get too close, it's dangerous! What'll you do if you get hurt? Kagome: B-but...
Yoichi: Dangerous? No... it's the very opposite!
Yoichi: Doing whatever she could to protect everyone... Even injuring herself in the process.
Yoichi: Come to think of it, it was the same thing with Angie-dono. She said "I will stop at nothing to see this through" but still she made sure no one was hurt more than absolutely necessary.
033
Yoichi: I don't understand... Just what is Lucifer-dono thinking...?!
Tsubasa: Yay!
Angela: Tsubasa-sama! Tsubasa: Envy can't fight like that, right? So Karasuma-kun wins by default!
Tsukasa: Thank goodness! I won't have to go back home!
034
Angela: Nee-san! What do you think you're doing to-!
035
Lucy: For how long will you keep on running away?! Tsubame Tsubasa!!
Lucy: Causing so much trouble for this many people Making your parents worry And then hurting your younger sister and think nothing of it!
036
Lucy: Understand the weight of your position! And, the weight of your responsibility!
Lucy: No matter where you run, where you hide, we will follow and catch you. For as long as you remain the heir to Tsubame Benten School!
037
Lucy: I never thought that you'd be such a dullard. Tsubasa: No! I don't wanna go back!
Tsubasa: I'm not running away! I'm doing my best to fight my destiny!
Tsubasa: Right Angie?!
Angela: I am... Tsubasa-sama's attendant... But... At the same time, I am a warrior of Tsubame Benten Ryuu...
Angela: My apologies, Tsubasa-sama... I... Do not know for whose sake I should fight...
Tsubasa: No way... At this rate, I'll be dragged on home... I'll return to the weak me from before who never dared going against the current!
038
Tsubasa: I definitely don't want that!! Yoichi: Hold it!
Yoichi: The letter of challenge issued to me is still valid, is it not? If I win in a duel, then Tsubasa-dono may remain in the city?
039
Yoichi: Karasuma Yoichi of Ukiha Kamikaze Ryuu! Lucifer-dono! I request a duel!
Tsubasa: Karasuma-kun!
Ayame: Hey, samurai! I don't really get it, but isn't it the Lucy girl who's in the wrong?
Yoichi: Perhaps. Ayame: Right?! So why are you picking a fight?!
040
Yoichi: To bring A smile to everyone's faces again!
Lucy: "For as long as you remain the heir to Tsubame Benten School!" Yoichi: I see... Lucifer-dono!
Yoichi: I finally understand what you are aiming for!
041
Lucy: Very well, Karasuma-san.
Lucy: In the place of Envy-sama I, Takatsukasa Lucifer, shall be your opponent!
043
Yoichi: Ukiha Kamikaze Ryuu, 8th Form!
Yoichi: Tsumuji! (Windslash)
044
Ibuki: Aaah!
Lucy: It seems That I still require more training.
045
Lucy: You win Karasuma Yoichi!
Ibuki: Yoichi-saaaaaaan! Yoichi: Um! It's not! This is a form that doesn't actually touch the opponent, and-! But you should know that, Ibuki-dono!
Ibuki: Pervert!! Yoichi: Hebhuh! Lucy: Wind pressure...? I guess it was wind pressure...
046
Tsubasa: Thanks, Karasuma-kun!
Tsubasa: Now I'll be able to stay here forever! You guys really are the best friends I could wish for!
Yoichi: Tsubasa-dono. Won't you return to the Tsubame Benten School?
047
Tsubasa: Um... why? Then... why did you just...? Yoichi: Yes.
Yoichi: Why, you ask? Well, first of all, do you not find it strange that Lucifer-dono would go to all this trouble When she could have just forced the both of you to return to the mountain?
Angela: Now that he mentions it... Was nee-san's goal something else?
Yoichi: Do you still not see?
048
Yoichi: Living your life going against the current Is, in the end, still a life *in* the current!
Yoichi: For example, in a river. If you fight too hard against the current, then the water will flow over the banks And sweep away all the people around you.
049
Kagome: Envy-chan was just feeling lonely because her sister wouldn't come home! And sad, because "you hate her"...
Kagome: It's nothing complicated, like schools and stuff...
Yoichi: Do not try so hard to defy your destiny as heir, rather, attempt to change it. That is what it means to fight one's destiny. And the only one who can do that is you, Tsubasa-dono.
Yoichi: Lucifer-dono And the person you made a promise to as well Were both probably trying to tell you that.
050
Yoichi: Tsubasa-dono, you will always have a place to return to here. So worry not, and go forth and change your destiny!
Yoichi: So you can become one who doesn't flinch from people's shadows. One who can be proud of oneself, from the bottom of one's heart!
Tsukasa: Envy... It's not like I hate my family, or the school... It's just that, I've finally found what I want to do.
051
Tsubasa: So... I don't want people to see me as the next heir. I want them to look at me, and like me for who I am!
Envy: Tsuu-tan...
Tsubasa: Karasuma-kun...
Tsubasa: Thank you. I'll be gone for a while.
052
Envy: Tsuu-tan. I feel like I understand it a bit. You wanting to stay here.
Envy: They're Very warm, kind people. Ayame: It's not like I'm touched or anything, okay?!
Tsubasa: Eheheh! I know! I'm proud to call them friends!
Lucy: That's great. They're friends again. Angela: When did you change...?
Angela: Nee-san. You lost on purpose against Karasuma, didn't you? I find it hard to believe that someone of nee-san's skill would...
053
Lucy: Of course not. Wonderful skill! Nothing less from the warrior you've fallen for!
Angela: Wha-! What are you spouting now?!
Lucy: It's not such a bad thing to fall in love you know.
Lucy: Angela. Your fist It's fine to just swing it for those important to you.
Lucy: He is important enough to you that You wish to stay by his side, no?
Lucy: Thank you, Karasuma-san.
054
A few days later... Ibuki: Yoichi-san! It's a letter from Tsubame School!
Yoichi: Is i- What are you wearing, Ibuki-dono?! Ibuki: Wah! Well, I was showering when this carrier pigeon arrived... Ayame: Pigeon?!
Box: Greetings. First, allow me to apologise for the trouble caused the other day.
Box: After that Tsubasa-sama returned with us to the mountain and... Tsubasa: Father, Mother. I'm sorry for causing you worry all this time.
Tsubasa: I've Come back because I want you to know the real me.
055
Abandoning her position as heir... this is a great insult to the traditions of the school. Of course, the master would have nothing of it. However, someone did suggest that Envy-sama who possesses greater ability and the desire to advance martial arts should be appointed heir instead. I believe there will be more talk about this.
Box: In a few days, those two will be in your care once again. I hope they will not be too much trouble. Ibuki: Alright!
Yoichi: Lucifer-dono... from the very beginning you were aiming to relieve Tsubasa-dono of this burden. And to put her on good terms with her family again... splendid work!
Yoichi: One day, and this time for real... I'd like to challenge you to a duel again!
056
Ibuki: Hey, what's with that suspicious smile! Ayame: You were thinking about that girl's boobs, weren't you! Well sorry for being small!! Yoichi: ...Ah. Er, that's not it! I was just... basking in th- Hebpuuuuuh!
Box: At that time, "He"... Chihaya: What's this Wa-san? You're not very good at this... Handwritten: More like, you suck... Washizu: Huh?! Box: Was working as an assistant.https://mangahelpers.com/t/ayameforpresident/releases/14032Translation: Ashita no Yoichi 232009-07-13T06:24:50+00:00AyameForPresidentadmin@mangahelpers.com[The use of this translation (in scanlation releases) is reserved for Rycolaa.]
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Box: Somewhere deep in the mountains.
Girl: Hah! Taah! Yaah!
Master: Strike! Fire! Just like that! First is training! Second is training! Third and fourth are not, fifth is training! (I'm not really sure how accurate this is...)
Master: For the sake of reviving the Tsubame Benten style Strive to achieve the strength that will not lose to anyone!
Girl: Yes! Master!
SFX: Silence...
Master: How lonely it is... Other: Indeed... Handwritten: A dying breed...
147
Master: Where could my daughter be? I know she was offered an astounding amount of funds for our school, so she left with her attendant... Something about defeating some Ukiha Kamikaze style swordsman... Girl: Master!
Girl: A letter from Tsubasa-sama! Master: What?!
Master: Oooh! Perhaps it is to announce her brilliant defeat of the Ukiha Kamikaze Ryuu swordsman! Girls: Master!
Letter: Hi, how are you guys? I'm doing great over here, me and Angie are having fun every day so don't worry about me, okay? I've met this person that I really like a lot, and right now I'm working hard to make love bloom between us! These are sticker photos!
Girls: Master?! Someone get some medicine!
Master: Wh... what's the meaning of this...? Where in the world did she learn this foreign language...? Handwritten: What are sticker photos?
Envy: Mother, please calm down. That is most certainly a trap laid by the Ukiha Kamikaze Ryuu.
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Envy: The Tsuu-tan who was raised so strictly by mother and father.. She would never write a silly letter such as this!
Master: Envy...! Girls: Incredible... from that distance, she turned the letter into confetti! Skill becoming of Tsubasa-sama's younger sister!
Envy: You dogs of Ukiha Kamikaze Ryuu... No doubt they thought to decieve us by pretending to be Tsuu-tan and then running away! How simple... and how sorry excuses for warriors they are!
149
Title: 23rd Strike: Black Kneesocks and White Tights.
Envy: Bad children like them Needs to be punished! Allow me, Tsubame Envy! Come Lucy! Follow me!
150
Yoichi: Aaaah! How refreshing morning jogs are!
Yoichi: I used to do mornings jogs with father in the mountains too... Father: Wah hah hah... Yoichi, it's good to be quick on your feet But sometimes, we must stop... and cleanse our souls in the beautiful scenery... cough! SFX: Zeeeh Haaah Zeeeh Haaah Cough Cough Yoichi: You're right, father!
Yoichi: Crap, I'm gonna hit her!
151
SFX: Smack!
Yoichi: ...Er?
Lucy: Oh dear... my apologies.
Lucy: Are you alright?
152
Lucy: I was spacing out a little... So my body moved on its own accord.
Lucy: My deepest apologies. Bye.
Onlookers: Man, that surprised me... She wore tights, right? Yeah, white tights.
Yoichi: In a split second she moved behind me and struck my neck with pin-point precision... She is no ordinary person...
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Yoichi: And... something about her...
Yoichi: Who could she be...?
Ibuki: Welcome back Yoichi-san! Ayame: We have kendo practice today, so get to clea-
Ayame: Yo! What're you bleeding outta your nose for?!
Ibuki: You scumbag! Yoichi: Bupeeeh!
Onlookers: Whoa, china dress! She's tall! Maybe a model?
Lucy: My... This is quite delicious.
Lucy: That boy just now... Any normal person would've lost consciousness from that blow.
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Lucy: Interesting.
Envy: Lucyyyy!
Lucy: Envy-sama! Envy: Where've you been? I looked all over for you!
Envy: Explain yourself, or I'll punish you! Handwritten: There, there. Lucy: My apologies. I did some scouting around the area.
Lucy: Envy-sama, are you hungry? This here seems to contain nutritients for a full day's worth... Envy: I don't need that city trash! I have rice balls!
Envy: Poor Tsuu-tan... Having to eat this watery goo every day...
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Envy: Good thing I made enough rice balls for Tsuu-tan too... I hope her spirits will lift a little by eating them...
Lucy: Envy-sama...
Envy: What was thaaat?! Handwritten: That's why I hate cities! There, there
Tsubasa: Angie, hurry up! This way, this way!
Angela: Wait, Tsubasa-sama! That shirt is too large for you! Handwritten: Please change into this! Tsubasa: It's perfect! Right now, it's the item I like best!
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Envy: It's Tsuu-tan!
Envy: That's the Ukiha Kamikaze Ryuu dojo... They're going in.
Lucy: Looks like they visit regularly.
Envy: Ah! Could it be...
Envy: That Tsuu-tan is fighting for Tsubame Benten Ryuu even now?! Truly the heir of Tsubame Benten Ryuu! The reason she wrote that letter was to keep everyone from worrying!
Envy: And I mistook it for a trap laid by the enemy... I'm so sorry, Tsuu-tan! Handwritten: There, there
Envy: I mustn't interfere in this warriors' battle. I'll just stay back and watch!
Tsubasa: Excuse meeee!
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Yoichi: Tsubasa-dono, Angie-dono! Kids: It's the ramen shop guys! We haven't ordered any ramen today though~ Ayame: What's she wearing?
Ibuki: You're just visiting today? Handwritten: I'm happy~ Tsubasa: Ehehe~
Washizu, handwritten: No I don't! Torigaya, handwritten: Want some candy?
SFX: Tap tap tap Tsubasa: Uh, um... Thanks for giving me this shirt the other day... In return, I made you some cookies...
Tsubasa: Umm... Er... Do I... look good in it?
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Washizu: Crap... Er... a little too large, huh? Torigaya: Men's wear... Tsubasa: It's okay! It's really cute as a one-piece! Washizu: You can tell with a glance it's a guy's shirt... Ayame: Men's wear...
Tsubasa: Ehehe! Handwritten: You don't have to pretend you're happy... Washizu: Uurg... I'm sorry! That was the first time I've ever given a girl something...
Ibuki: Washizu-kun! Washizu-kun: Ikaruga-san?
Ibuki: You only gave Tsubasa-chan a present? Nothing to Ayame?
Box: Washizu Vision Vision: You don't have a present for Ibuki? Ibuki's sad...
Washizu: I'm such an ass... I'm such an ass! Ibuki: Washizu-kun?!
Torigaya: You don't have to get that depressed! Handwritten: Wassan! Awa, awa Ayame: What a pain in the ass... Tsubasa: He's so nice~
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Ayame: Nice? That moron? Tsubasa: He's super-nice!
Yoichi: Tsubasa-dono seems rather cheerful! That's great, isn't it Angie-dono? Angie: Karasuma.
Angie: Yes... to think that Tsubasa-sama, whom hated martial arts so, would willingly visit the dojo... Perhaps she has become conscious of her position as the heir to Tsubame Benten Ryuu?
Yoichi: Then the revival of Tsubame Benten Ryuu draws closer as well! Ibuki: That's great!
Yoichi: I cannot help but dread that day a little though. Angie: Eh?
Yoichi: When Tsubasa-dono takes up her position as the heir, you will have to return to your mountain, right? When you do, we will not be able to meet like this anymore.
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Ibuki: You're right, we'll be a little lonely, won't we... Angie: I, I guess... But, well, we cannot keep on imposing on Asamigawa forever either...
Angie: Haha...
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Envy: What... what is this...? I thought they would be locked in fierce battle about now...
Envy: They're like animals who've lost both their bite and bark... They've even brought tributes...! (The cookies)
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Envy: What in the world...? Tsubasa: Pyah! Angie: Guah!
Washizu: Hah hah hah... is that all, Tsubame Benten Ryuu? Tsubasa: Ugh! I admit my loss...
Washizu: Hold it! You think we'll just let you go after picking a fight with Ukiha Kamikaze Ryuu? Losers are no better than slaves! You'll serve, slave... and strip! Do as you're told, or who knows what might happen to the others of Tsubame Benten Ryuu... Angie: Aaaaaah!
Tsubasa: Forgive me, father, mother, Envy! Please, do not worry about me... Envy: Tsuu-! Tsuu-tan!
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Envy: Damn you, Ukiha Kamikaze School!
Lucy: Envy-sama.
Lucy: I think that... They appear to be friends.
Lucy: It could be that Tsubasa-sama Has long forgotten about the Tsubame Benten School...
Envy: Th...
Envy: That's not true!! Tsuu-tan is trying her best for the Tsubame Benten School! She's just being threatened by the Ukiha Kamikaze School, she can't help it!
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Envy: If you say anything weird again I'll punish you Lucy!
Lucy: You're right, Envy-sama. I apologise for my rudeness. Handwritten: Here, blow your nose.
Envy: If...
Envy: If... what Lucy says is true, then...
Envy: I won't forgive Tsuu-tan.
Lucy: Envy-sama...
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Yoichi: Oh, that's right, Angie-dono.
Yoichi: I met a girl today who looked just like you.
Yoichi: Even her clothing looked similar As well as her figure... Ah! My nose...!
Ayame: So you just splurted blood everywhere and came on home, is that it?! Ibuki: You lech! Yoichi: Gyaaah!
Angela: Is that true?
166
Yoichi: Angie-dono?
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Angela: There, you're all clean Tsubasa-sama. Tsubasa: Thanks Angie!
Tsubasa: Wheeee!
Angela: Tsubasa-sama.
Angela: It seems that My sister has come to this city. My elder sister Lucifer.
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Angela: And if my sister is here Then, most likely, Tsubasa-sama's sister, Envy-sama is here as well...
Angela: We of the Tsubame Benten Ryuu normally do not mix with regular people. For those two to have left the mountain Most likely means they've come to bring us back...
Angela: Tsubasa-sama!
Angela: Please wait!
Angela: Those two are heralded as the strongest champions of the Tsubame Benten Ryuu. Tsubasa-sama too should well know their martial prowess. If we should try to resist... I don't know what...
Angela: Besides, Tsubasa-sama seemed to enjoy herself at the Ikaruga dojo! Did you not open your eyes to martial arts? Let's return to the mountain!
Tsubasa: I did have fun at the dojo... But that was because everyone I like were there! Not because I like martial art or anything!
Tsubasa: I don't want to live on the mountain again. I want to stay here and live a normal life with everyone!
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Tsubasa: I don't want to leave! Never ever!!
Angela: The me from before... Would probably have barged into her room and pulled her out forcefully.
Angela: The presence of Lucifer nee-san and Envy-sama would've been reassuring to me.
Angela: And preparations for Tsubasa-sama's return to Tsubame Household would've already been underway. It would be a happy day!
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Angela: ...But
Angela: What is this Uncomfortable feeling Stirring in my heart...?
Envy: Tsuu-tan, are you okay?! Me and Lucy have come to save you, so it's all alright now!
Envy: Where are you going Tsuu-tan?
Tsubasa: Ouch... that's right. What an idiot I am... There's no way anyone can run away from Envy...
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Envy: You should stay at home like a good kid! Because it's dangerous walking alone at night!
Tsubasa: The weapons of Tsubame Benten Ryuu are all hidden, or secret, weapons. Envy is hiding all sorts of weapons in those large sleeves! Handwritten: Angie's hidden weapons are her nails.
Tsubasa: Envy is a genius who mastered the use of all Tsubame Benten weapons at the age of 8! She's a weapons expert!
Envy: Come! Let's go home, Tsuu-tan!
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Angela: Aaagh!
Lucy: You're full of openings. I'm sorry, but I can't have you supporting Tsubasa-sama right now. Angela.
Angela: Gh! ...Lucifer nee-san... Damn! I couldn't sense her intrusion at all...?
Angela: She's really a top-class assassin! Kuh!
Lucy: Why do you resist?
Lucy: Our goals should be the same. To have Tsubasa-sama return home and take up her position as master.
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Lucy: For What reason do you swing your fist?
Tsubasa: I don't want to leave! I want to stay here and live normally with everyone!
Kids: Hey, it's the ramen store girls! Thanks for delivering!
Yoichi: I'm grateful, Angie-dono! Angela: I... I am... I... am...
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Envy: Wow, that's an incredible amount of manga there. Those dogs of Ukiha Kamikaze, they'd force Tsuu-tan to stay in a room like this! Tsubasa: Um! Th-that's not right Envy... actually-
Envy: What's this strange piece of clothing?
Tsubasa: That's the shirt He gave to me...!
Envy: Hmph!
Envy: This sort of flamboyant and thin clothing doesn't suit you Tsuu-tan! Nothing looks better on you than the uniform of Tsubame Benten Ryuu!
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Envy: You don't need something as useless as this! I'll destroy it for you!
Tsubasa: STOP!!
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Lucy: And Again. Full of openings.
Angela: Guah!
Lucy: Pathetic.
Lucy: You're pathetic.
Angela: Kh! I'm not-
Lucy: Give it up.
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Lucy: You have no answer. Why do you fight?
Lucy: You cannot defeat anyone With that weak fist of yours.
Lucy: Since you left Tsubame Household Have you ever given any thought as to how we, or rather How Envy-sama has spent each day?
Envy: Guh!
Lucy: Envy-sama. Why don't we rest for a little while?
Lucy: Training from dusk til dawn without even eating Will ruin your body.
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Envy: ...No.
Envy: Tsuu-tan and Angie are, for the sake of Tsubame Benten Ryuu Even now fighting against another school with all they have.
Envy: As Tsuu-tan's younger sister Keeping up this level of training is all I can do!
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Lucy: Envy-sama, who used to be such a crybaby, pushed herself. Each day she would keep that harsh training up, without even so much as a sniffle.
Lucy: And not only Envy-sama. Master, and all the other students of Tsubame Benten are all waiting for your return.
Lucy: And yet, you've done naught but fool around and befriending the enemy...
Lucy: Know the pain You've caused Envy-sama and everyone else
Lucy: With your foolish actions!!
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Envy: ...Tsuu-tan?
Tsubasa: This shirt... and everyone of Ukiha Kamikaze School... They're all really important to me! I won't forgive you if you hurt either!
Tsubasa: I! Won't ever become the head for Tsubame Benten! I just wish you people would leave me alone!
Yoichi: Just now... I think I heard Tsubasa-dono's voice...
Yoichi: That's... in the direction of Asamigawa store! What a dreadful fighting spirit!
Lucy: That is the spirit of my master, Envy-sama.
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Lucy: And Her grief, and her fury.
Yoichi: You...
Lucy: We met Before, didn't we? I am Angela's elder sister, Takatsukasa Lucifer.
Angela: Uh... Yoichi: Angie-dono!
Lucy: Do not worry. I have avoided her vitals. I just struck her where it would inflict pain without leaving actual wounds.
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Yoichi: This woman... she has incredible physical ability, as well as deep knowledge of human anatomy and a cool head...
Lucy: From Envy-sama. It's a letter of challenge.
Lucy: In the place of Tsubasa-sama and Angela Me and Envy-sama will do battle against you Ukiha Kamikaze Ryuu.
Yoichi: Wait! That was a trap set up by Saginomiya! We no longer have any reason to- Lucy: Be that as it may.
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Lucy: You will not tell anyone of this. And Neither will I.
Lucy: You may tell those who absolutely must know but none else. I will stop at nothing to see this through. I shall be waiting for you at the time and place specified in the letter.
Lucy: Then, Until we meet again...
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Yoichi: Takatsukasa Lucifer-dono... Replacing Tsubasa-dono and Angie-dono... No... there is more to this than meets the eye.
Yoichi: Just what in the world...?https://mangahelpers.com/t/ayameforpresident/releases/10689Translation: Ashita no Yoichi 222009-03-23T20:54:07+00:00AyameForPresidentadmin@mangahelpers.com[The use of this translation (in scanlation releases) is reserved for Rycolaa.]
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Title: 22nd Strike: The man with the purple shirt.
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Masashi: Waah!
Yoichi: Are you well, Masashi-dono? Masashi: Ow, ouch... Man, you're crazy strong Yoichi-niichan
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Masashi: I'm glad you're back. You don't have to practice theatre anymore? Yoichi: Indeed. I will once again be able to turn my undivided attention towards fencing. Masashi: Really?! Yaaay!
Yoichi: It's true, when I practiced for the play I were not able to even show my face here. Kid: Yeah, yeah! Kid: Only Wa-san's been here and he's boooring! Washizu: Wha!
Kid: And Ibuki-sensei too, she looked really lonely while Yoichi-niichan was gone! Kid: Yeah! Ibuki: Heh?!
Ibuki: What...
Ibuki: What are you kids saying! I never looked lonely!! Kid: Wah! Don't get mad!
Ibuki: Really! Kids say the strangest things...
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Ibuki: No helping it, I guess... Right? Yoichi-san.
Yoichi: Ibuki-dono...
Kid: See? She looks totally happy now that he's back!
Ibuki: Hey you! Why don't you practice instead of spouting nonsense! Kid: Ahahaha, she got mad again!
Yoichi: This feels nostalgic somehow...
Yoichi: For me to feel like this... It would seem that I too have become a proper member of this dojo.
Ayame: Was Aneki really that lonely when we were gone? Washizu: Even if I think I'm gonna burst every time I see her, you seriously expect me to remember that?
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Ibuki: Alright, that's it for form practicing today! Next, I thought we should pair up and do some sparring!
Kid: I wanna pair up with sensei! Kid: No way, I'm sparring with sensei! Washizu: Wha!!
Washizu: You snot-nosed little shits!
Washizu: If anyone's gonna pair up with Ikaruga-san, it's gonna be me!! Kid: Whoa, scaryyy! Something's coming outta Wa-san!
BG: Scaary! Scaaaaryyyy! Ibuki: Washizu-kun
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Ibuki: You don't have to put that look on. I know what you're thinking, Washizu-kun. Okay?
Washizu: Ikaruga-san... Are you for real? ...Ikaruga-san!
Washizu: You finally understand how I feel about you! Ibuki: Okay, sooo...
Ibuki: We'll be sparring in these groups! Me and Yoichi-san will fight two at a time.
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Washizu: I Ikaruga-san...
Ibuki: No need to thank me, Washizu-kun! You wanted to pair up with Ayame, right? I'll be rooting for you!
Ibuki: Okay, let's start!
Washizu: Ikaruga-san...! Box: Washizu Vision Vision: Right now's the time for practice! I won't pair up with Washizu-kun if he thinks of other things all the time!
Washizu: You're right, Ikaruga-san! I'll have to do my best to become a man worthy of you!! Here we goooo!! Ayame: Daaah! What're you getting so worked up for, you're annoying!
Yoichi: Wow. Those two always impress me with their fierce exchange of blows. Ikaruga: It's 'cause they're so close! I'm sure!
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Angela: We're here, Tsubasa-sama!
Angela: Visiting a dojo like this Sends your blood rushing and you can feel your spirit burning with excitement.
Angela: Can you feel it, Tsubasa-sama?
Angela: Come, we have ramen to deliver! Delivery!
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Yoichi: Oh! It has been a long time, you two! Ibuki: Thanks for coming, Angela-san, Tsubasa-chan.
Angela: Karasuma!
Angela: Long time no see! I heard you were doing theatre...? Yoichi: Yes, well... it was difficult, I ended up being more trouble than help...
Yoichi: Tsubasa-do- Ayame: Ow, ouch! T... take it a little easier...! Washizu: Huuh?! Bear it, you wuss!
Tsubasa: This voice...
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Ayame: Look, if you use that... much force...! I'm gonna... go.. numb... Hii... Augh! Washizu: Finished so soon? We're just getting started! Come on, keep going!!
Tsubasa: Pya- Pyaaa... Yoichi: My, it must be Washizu-dono and Ayame-dono.
Yoichi: They haven't seen each other for some time So I think they're both rather excited today... Ibuki: Really! Those two are so close!
Washizu: Did you see, Ikaruga-sa- She's gone! Ayame: My fingers've gone numb... That dick, he seriously annoys the hell out of me...
Angela: Tsubasa-sama! What's the matter?
Tsubasa: Aagh, I knew I shouldn't have gone to the dojo! I knew He and Ayame-chan were close!
Tsubasa: I suppose that's to be expected... Ayame-chan is fashionable, slim and cute, exactly like a normal girl... Arrow: Here's the slim area. Tsubasa: She's perfect for Him.
Tsubasa: And compared to that, I'm... Voice: Watch out!!
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Kid: The ball!
Voice: Those iron beams!
Voice: That runaway truck with no driver!
Voice: Those wild rabid dogs!
Voice: You there! Watch out!!
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Angela: Tsubasa-sama! Tsubasa: Hah?! Oh no! I was so busy thinking I blanked out...
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Tsubasa: ...Eh. Pyaaaah!
Angela: Brilliant, Tsubasa-sama! You are indeed the future head of the Tsubame Benten Ryuu! Watch! The awed looks of all around!
Onlookers: Whoa, it's Supergirl! Incredible, and with that small frame of hers... Nevermind incredible, that's downright scary! Youngsters these days... That girl...
Kid: She ain't normal!
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Tsubasa: Waaaaaaaan! Aaaaaaaaan!
Angela: What's the matter? Tsubasa-sama?
Tsubasa: Leave me alone!
Tsubasa: Uuu... I did it again... Why do I keep embarassing myself in front of other people?
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Tsubasa: When we first met, he showed me the way when I'd lost myself. Washizu image: The staff room's that way, chibi-chan. Leave the rest to me. Tsubasa: And then, he wanted to protect me... Such a kind and normal high-schooler...
Tsubasa: And on the other hand, there's me, who was born on a mountain and raised to be the next head of the Tsubame Benten style of martial arts. And then there's *that*... There's no way someone like me... Can be with a normal person like Him...
Angela: I wonder what's troubling Tsubasa-sama... She has seemed to feel rather down for a while now...
Angela: She looked especially rejected when we visited the dojo... And I finally got her to follow me out too. I thought a change of scenery would be nice...
Angela: Wait... she looked rejected when we visited the dojo? Could it be that Tsubasa-sama...?
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Angela: I understand now, Tsubasa-sama, what's bothering you. And I apologise most profoundly for not realising before.
Tsubasa: Angie...
Angela: Tsubasa-sama. Let's go home, to the Tsubame house.
Tsubasa: A... Angie... What're- Angela: You were so reluctant to visit the dojo... In other words, visiting the dojo made you remember the strict but fun days when you practiced the Tsubame Benten style! And then, you couldn't hold it back and did that brilliant display of skill...
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Angela: Finally... you've finally fallen in love with the Tsubame Benten style! I have been waiting for this day to come... The day when the blood of the martial artist in Tsubasa-sama would awaken!
Angela: Tsubasa-samaaaa!
Angela: Please, listen! As per the law of the Tsubame Benten style As the eldest daughter, you must inherit the position of head. There can be no other!
Angela: This has been decided upon your birth! It is your destiny! Living an ordinary, normal life like this is out of the question!
Angela: It opened! Tsuba-
Angela: An excellent kawarimi... wait, where'd you go?!
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Angela: Some day, I will definitely bring you back to Tsubame house, Tsubasa-samaaaa!
Tsubasa: That stupid Angie... She said she understood, but she doesn't get it at all!
Tsubasa: At this rate, I'll be dragged back to Tsubame house... Back to the days when every day was just training... BG handwritten: No TV! Training! No manga! Training! Tsubasa: No way! I'd rather die!
Yoichi: Tsubasa-dono.
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Tsubasa: Karasuma-kun.
Yoichi: Are you well? You look troubled. If you don't mind, would you speak to me about it? Tsubasa: Karasuma-kun...
Tsubasa: With just a glance he could tell something's wrong... what a good person! Thanks...
Yoichi: Not at all. We are both martial artists, after all. When we are troubled, we should turn to each other!
Man: Man... That Washizu punk really pisses me off.
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Man: We oughta teach him good What it means to make an enemy out of the Dokuro Union!
Tsubasa: Washizu... That's His name!
Kid: Thanks for today~! Ibuki: Be careful on your way home!
Ibuki: Ah!
Ibuki: Almost forgot, Ayame! Would you please go grocery shopping for tonight's dinner? BG Handwritten: Here's the list Ayame: Eh?
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Ibuki: Washizu-kun's house is in the same direction, right? Look after my sister for me, okay? Chihaya: Kei-chaaaan, help me out today too? Torigaya: Sure~!
Ibuki: Well, see you later then!
Ibuki: Great, now those two will get some time alone! Chihaya: Looks like Ibuki-nee's gotten some funny ideas...
Ayame: Y'think Maybe Aneki's gotten the wrong idea about us?
Washizu: Huuh?! You picking a fight?! As if Ikaruga-san would ever get the wrong idea about anything! She's just got some really deep scheme you stupid broad! Ayame: Talk about 'blindly in love'... emphasis on blind.
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Washizu: Enough about me, what about you? Did you get any closer to Samurai during that theatre business? Ayame: Eh?
Ayame: Er... Well... Maybe...
Washizu: Hmm? What's with that reaction, something happened, didn't it! Ayame: N-not at all! Thug: Hey, hey!!
Thug: You guys're getting along well as usual, aint'cha? Keep it private though, cause the rest o' the world don't wanna see that crap!
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Ayame & Washizu: Who? Thug: Yo!!
Thug: I won't let you say you've forgotten! Because of losing to you, twice, our reputation's hit rock bottom! We're the ones people are pointing fingers at whisper behind our backs, the Dokuro Union! Washizu: That any way to introduce yourself? Have some pride!
Thug: Last time we were a little lax... But now's the real thing.
Thug: Every single one's brought a little something to bash your skull in with. It's a real street fight, punk. You ready for this?
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Tsubasa: Oh... Oh no... He's been surrounded by those scary-looking men...
Tsubasa: What to do... if I use the anki Angie always make me carry, then-
Tsubasa: No wait, saving someone like that is definitely not what a normal highschool girl would do! Isn't there a more normal way of saving someone...?
Tsubasa: But...
Tsubasa: What if... He loses to those scary men... And thereby fails to protect Ayame-chan... Wouldn't that ruin their relationship?
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Tsubasa: Th-that's right... And afterwards, I can just nurse Him back to health...
Tsubasa: There's nothing bad in that... This is the only chance I'll get...
Tsubasa: So... I should just... Keep quiet and...
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BG: Ukiha Kamikaze Swordplay, 5th Strike Nagi!
Thug: Holy! It split right off! Thug: What the...
Ayame: Ah...
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Ayame: Samurai!
Yoichi: You people again. Grouping up against an unarmed opponent Do you not think it cowardly?
Thug: That's our line, dick! And what's with your getup anyway? You cosplaying fag!
Thug: You don't give up, do ya? Spouting that sermon crap... What are you, a preacher?
Thug: Or maybe you think yourself some sort of hero of justice? Striking down evil men? How chivalrous! You fucking pretend-samurai!!
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Thug: You wanna be a martial artist? You're living in the wrong millenia, punk! Prancing around like a boy scout... You're just a fucking pest!
Thug: You don't belong in the city, samurai-boy. Why don'cha just scurry on back to whichever mountain you came from, and stay there til ya die! 'Cause we don't wanna see you around here!!
Thug: Yeah, get the fuck out of here! Get out!
Thug: Fuck off! Get out!
Yoichi: You say some strange things.
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Yoichi: I merely wish to protect that which I treasure. What does it matter if I am a martial artist or not?!
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Ayame: Treasures... Treasures!!
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Thug: ...Hah!
Thug: Aren't you a fucking hero?!
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Tsubasa: I... can't believe myself... I blamed everything on martial arts... And wallowed in my own misery...
Tsubasa: As long as I don't Lose sight of what's really important...!
Tsubasa: Thank you, Karasuma-kun. I...
Tsubasa: Was on the verge of hating The me who isn't a martial artist.
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Tsubasa: Wha...
Tsubasa: Wha!
Tsubasa: What's going oooon?! Why'd my clothes tear apart?!
Tsubasa: Was that... in my pocket?
Angela: In order for Tsubasa-sama do be able to summon her true strength at any given time, I weakened the seams in your clothes. I hope you'll find it useful. Takatsukasa Angela.
Tsubasa: Thanks a lot!!
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Tsubasa: Oh no, what do I do? Standing out on the streets in only my underwear is... Embarassing...
Tsubasa: At this rate, *that's* going to... No... I can't... Fight it...
Thug: Gyaaah!
Thug: Wha- what's with this girlie?! And why's she only wear- Gyah!
Thug: Shit! This girlie's strong!
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Yoichi: Tsu... Tsubasa-dono...
Angie: Angie's info corner. Box: It's been a while, so allow me to explain.
Thug: Gyah! Box: From certain training I have put Tsubasa-sama through I have conditioned her mind to, if Tsubasa-sama is embarrassed enough
Thugs: Guh! Guah!
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BG: Drop all reason and become an avatar of martial might. Tsubasa: Embarrassiiiiing!!
Yoichi: Tsu... Tsubasa-dono!
Tsubasa: Ah... Er... Where...?
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Tsubasa: ...Eh! Eeeeeeeeh?!
Tsubasa: I... did it again!!
Tsubasa: And... in front of Him and all! BG: Worry Worry
Tsubasa: Uhh... Ueeh...
Tsubasa: Waaaan! Yoichi: Tsubasa-dono?!
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Tsubasa: Waaaan! Aaaaaaaan!
Angela: Tsubasa-sama?! What's the matter?!
Tsubasa: Leave me alone!
Tsubasa: Uuu... Not once, but twice I've been completely embarrassed in front of Him... I hate martial arts...!
Tsubasa: There's no way that I, with this... impossible... body Could ever enjoy love like a normal girl...
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Tsubasa: I might as well Give up on Him...
BG: Another day...
Chihaya: Oh, Tsubasa-chan. Thanks for delivering.
Chihaya: You coulda just delivered all that straight to the dojo though... Tsubasa: Ehehe...
Tsubasa: No I can't... because I can't face Him...
Tsubasa: I should hurry home so I won't run int- Torigaya: Oooh, it's the ramen kid! Wa-san, over here!
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Tsubasa: It's Him!
Tsubasa: Well, I'll be taking my leave... Washizu: Hey you, wait!
Tsubasa: Pyaaah! He's probably gonna yell at me or say something mean...
Washizu: Here. Take this.
Tsubasa: This is... a shirt? Washizu: Well, you're always sort of... lightly dressed when I see ya. Thought ya might be cold.
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Washizu: She's probably so poor she can't even buy clothes... She's just a kid but she's doing a part-time job... Keep fighting! (Fighting poverty)
Torigaya: Wa-san, this's the first time you've given a girl a present, isn't it? Washizu: Sh, shut up you!
Tsubasa: His... First present... To a girl...
Washizu-vision: Keep fighting shorty! Fight that destiny of yours! Tsubasa: Yes... I'll fight! All the while holding the purple shirt you gave me close to my heart...
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Kid: Heehee! I found you, Tsuu-tan!https://mangahelpers.com/t/ayameforpresident/releases/10433Translation: Ashita no Yoichi 212009-03-15T22:06:09+00:00AyameForPresidentadmin@mangahelpers.com056
Blonde: You'd better prepare yourselves, drama club! We'll make you pay for your cheekiness back then!
Title: 21st Strike: Dance! The big play!
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Announcer: The festival will be taking place in the gymnasium. If all visitors would please head that way.
Girl: Let's do our best! Girl: Yeah!
Sign: Drama Club
Ayame: Ah... Senpai... please... I want more... more!
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Kujaku: More? I think you'll be fine with this much padding though... Ayame: Eeeeh? But I'm scared the dress'll slip on stage...
Fukurou: All the preperations are finished, right Ayame-kun?
Ayame: Buchou! Samurai!
Fukurou: Ladies! Today is finally the day! I thank you for all your hard work!
Not only on the acting, but for all the energy you've spent on painting backgrounds and making scene equipment, big and small.
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Fukurou: Let's review our story quickly. A pair of normal siblings sharing their roof with a mysterious girl. In reality, she is a magician who was interested in the human world and made her way there. Committing an awful taboo in entering the human world, she is targeted by other magicians who end up seriously injuring the elder sister. I can't keep exposing those dear to me to danger...
Fukurou: ...She thinks, and with her magic she makes the protagonist lose all memories of her with a kiss and tearfully makes her exit...
Fukurou: Um... are you two alright?
Fukurou: Anyway, if our play isn't ranked among the top three Then we can kiss the Drama Club goodbye.
Fukurou: But! It's nothing you need to worry about! Because I belive in you guys.
Fukurou: So you guys believe in me too! Suzume: Buchou...!
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Fukurou: Let's go everyone! We'll never let them dissolve our Drama Club! All: Yeah!
Fukurou: Right, let's head to the gymnasium...
Ayame: Today's the last day I get to act with Samurai... And... it's the last time I'll do the kiss scene with him...
Ayame: Til now, we haven't actually kissed yet... but...
Yoichi: Is something the matter, Ayame-dono? Ayame: D- Dumbass! It's nothing, you dumbass!
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On the boards: The drama club sucks! Trash! Die!
Yoichi: Wha... The background pictures... Fukurou: All our stage equipment's been broken too...
Suzume: That's terrible! Who would do that? Girl: H-hey! Are you blaming us?
Suzume: We worked so hard on this, every day...! This is terrible...
Yoichi: Suzume-dono. The culprit is not one of these people. Suzume: Eh?
Yoichi: True, after we had brought all these things here yesterday, there have only been students in here. But...
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Yoichi: Those standing here today have also been doing all they can for this day! The ones who know the value of hard work Would never do a thing such as this!
Suzume: Yoichi-chan... Background: Samurai-kun...
Suzume: Then... Who in the world could've...?
Blonde: Heh heh. I sure would like to see their faces about now. It'll be impossible for them to fix all that in time for the show... guess they'll just have to give it up!
Blonde: Now... let me see you, pathetically surrendering your dreams, Fukurou! Ah hah... I'm gonna enjoy this...
Suzume: Buchou-san...
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Fukurou: Mm! All right, no problems!
All: Huh?!
Fukurou: I admit it's frustrating to have all our things ruined by some imbecile But in the end, what makes a great play great is the acting! Suzume: B, but...
Fukurou: Who do you think I am? Ladies, just relax and act like you've practiced and everything'll be fine.
Fukurou: Now, let's go! Yoichi: Buchou...
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Yoichi: Buchou-dono... she is trembling. Of course. Having a thing like this happen just moments before the real thing, no one would be able to remain calm.
Yoichi: But as leader, she could not lose heart in front of the others. She is strong...!
Yoichi: This play... We have to make it a success! Announcer: And that was it from the Puppet Club.
Blonde: That was great, right Ibuki? Ibuki: Yeah! Unknown: Whoa, even Washizu's shown up. I wonder if it's raining outside or something?
Ibuki: Washizu-kun, you've come to see Ayame act, right? Thanks! Washizu: Oh! Ikaruga, she's looking over here!
Announcer: And next up we have...
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Announcer: The drama club's "A Magical Love"
Ibuki: Er? They only have chairs...? I wonder if they might be planning something?
Guy: Hmm... hey, that girl's hands! Look closely!
Guy: Oh! I get it, she's cooking something!
Guy: Oh, now she's adding something... Actually, just by looking at her...
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Fukurou: You two~ Food's almost ready~
Afro: Incredible... They're not using a single piece of stage equipment But I can still totally see that they're in a kitchen!
Ibuki: That's not all.
Fukurou: Oh no~ We're all out of salt~ Ibuki: Each and every little thing about her is different, I don't feel like I'm watching the Drama Club's buchou at all. She's completely become a kind and caring older sister!
Kujaku: This is...
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Kujaku: What our Buchou can do...! Fukurou: Er? Now it tastes great...! Background: When'd that happen? Yoichi: I wonder why... D'you have any idea? Ayame: N-none at all...
Narrator: Yes, that girl could use magic... Changing the flavor of something was an easy task to her.
Blonde: What the... They're actually doing it? Normally you'd give up when you find all your equipment's been busted, right?
Blonde: And everyone else too. Didn't they all hate the drama club when we spread those rumours around? Blonde: Is their play *that* fascinating?
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Blonde: They're really pissing me off!! Hello? Yeah, move on to plan B!
Blonde: Just you watch... I'm gonna embarrass you big time In front of all these people!
Unknown: Incredible! That girl's doing all roles except for the protagonists' by herself! Samurai boy's working hard on his acting too, huh? And that blonde girl's doing her best too, so cute!
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Girl: This play is... really interesting! Torigaya: Looking good, drama club!
Box: And so our story enters its climax. The fated last scene! Ayame: You understand now, right? I'm a witch who committed the worst taboo... I'm a wanted criminal.
Ayame: What happened to your sister was all my fault too. Fukurou: Phew... that wraps up my part in this. The rest is all yours.
Yoichi: Maybe so. And I'm sure all those people who've come here recently were all after you. But I damn give a damn about who you are or what you've done!
Yoichi: Are you worried about my sister? I'll protect her... and you too! From anyone!
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Yoichi: Come... Take my hand, and stay with me.
Free text: It's time... Now, the heroine hugs the hero and the story seems to end happily. Ayame: I can't drag you into this...
Ayame: But then, with a kiss, she steals away his memories...
Ayame: Today's the last chance... And afterwards, I can just say I accidentally put too much force in it because of nerves and apologise...
Ayame: Today, I won't do any mimicing. I'm gonna kiss Samurai for real!
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Blackhaired boy: H-huh? An outage? Other: Ain't it just a pause? Handwritten BG: Can't see anything...
Ibuki: No... I've only read a bit of the script, but this wasn't a scene that required a pause! Something must've happened...!
Fukurou: Suzume! What's going on?! Suzume: Awawa~, Buchou-san~~ All the electricity's been cut!
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Ayame: S, Samurai... Yoichi: What's going on?
Kujaku: We don't know when electricity's coming back, so stay on stage... Yoichi: Y, yes...
Yoichi: Ayame-dono!!
Ayame: Eh?
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Kujaku: That's... the padding I put in Ayame-chan's dress!
Kujaku: What's...
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Ayame: Ah... Aaah...
Fukurou: Kh! The cable's been cut clean off! Suzume: The ceiling lights won't come on either... I wonder if someone's flipped the breakers...
SFX: BVV BVV Fukurou: It's the stage! Suzume: Hello, Kujaku-chan?
Fukurou: Eh... Ayame-kun's dress has what?!
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Fukurou: We can't turn the lights on now, Ayame-kun's pratically naked! So even if we manage to somehow get the lights back We can't continue the play!
Yoichi: Coward! Who are you?! Kujaku: Don't move!
Kujaku: We might still be able to save this performance! We should wait here for instructions from buchou... Yoichi: But...!
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Ayame: Sigh... And we all worked so hard for today too...
Ayame: To have some stupid thing like this happen at the very end... We didn't even get to finish, and it's all over...!
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Ayame: At the cultural clubs and research festival I wanna play the part of the heroine too!
Suzume: Buchou-san changed this drama club! She turned it into a club for people who actually love theatre!
Fukurou: We all did our best on this play! Please come watch it!
Fukurou: Let's go everyone! We'll never let them dissolve our Drama Club!
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Kujaku: Karasuma-kun!
Kujaku: Wait, Karasuma-kun!
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Boy: Hey... isn't this pause a little long? What's going on?
Ponytail: H-hey... I flipped the breaker like you told me, but... Don't you think this is going too far?
Blonde: What?! What are you, that broad's friends or something?!
Blonde: Anyway, it's all her own fault! She's the bad guy here!! Compared to what she did, this is nothing!
Yoichi: Nothing, you say...?
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Yoichi: It is you, then? The cowards.
Blonde: Y You're part of the Drama Club? What, you've any proof it was us?!
Yoichi: When lights went off, everyone in the gymnasium exchanged surprised looks... Everyone... except for you.
Yoichi: The hard work everyone has put in for this day... The hopes and dreams everyone had for this day...
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Yoichi: To take that hard work, those dreams And shatter it all in the blink of an eye And then stomp on the broken pieces... You call that "nothing"?!
Blonde: Wh... what's with you...? She's the one who started it... she stole everything from me... After that incident, I became depressed... I didn't feel like doing anything, and in the end I even failed to get into the university I wanted to go to!
Blonde: We were her senpai's, but she! No matter what we did to her, she refused to give up! She stubbornly continued doing theatre, and she looked like she was having fun too! I'll never forgive her!!
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Blonde: I'll make her life miserable Like she made ours!!
Yoichi: You are underestimating The strength of those who believe in their own path and walk it.
Yoichi: Buchou-dono and the others are not so weak as you Who gave up because of a pebble on the road!!
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Black-haired boy: Huh? All those rumors about the theatre club were lies...? We heard everything you said... Boy: I even believed that crap... Girl: That's low...
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Blonde: W What's your problem...?
Teacher: I'm gonna have you come with me to the teacher's office.
Fukurou: Whoa... It was the senpai's who were behind it all... Suzume: But who in the world could've turned the lights back on~?
Fukurou: No matter, in the end, ev-
Fukurou: Oh no! Ayame-kun's dress is ruined, if the lights are back on...!
Yoichi: Ayame-dono!!
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Ayame: This writing is...!
Ayame: Aaah! This must be divine retribution!
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Ayame: For the skies to suddenly darken so...! This is my true form... If I stay in complete darkness, where even moonlight cannot reach me, I cannot maintain my human image!
Ayame: Now that you know... Will you still accept me?
Yoichi: Ayame-dono...!
Fukurou: Adlib! I see... with that, even if Karasuma-kun isn't in on it, it wouldn't be strange for him to remain silent!
Ayame: Sigh... I knew it. Without Aneki, I'm completely helpless...
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Ayame: I'm not qualified To share a kiss with Samurai...
Ayame: Wait, he fainted?! BG: Lost consciousness from (nose)blood loss
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Ayame: Sorry, Samurai-boy... This is Intentional
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Ayame: With this, all your memories of me are gone. BG: I'm sorry... from now on...
BG: I'm gonna do my best to cheer Aneki and Samurai on. Ayame: Forget all about me And please, live happily.
Narrator: And so, the heroine stole our hero's precious memories and left. Thus does the tragic story of their impossible love end. And I pray that your loved ones are no magicians...
Glasses boy: H Hey. Announcer. Girl: Oh! Right. And that was everything from the Drama Club.
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Spectator: Awesome! Some idiots tried to ruin everything, but you sure as hell delivered anyway! You're awesome, Drama Club!!
Unknown: Wow He's still fainted. You're too serious about your acting!
Washizu: Ikaruga-san! I found the janitor and got him to switch the lights back on! Is it alright now? Ibuki: Yes, perfect! Thank you, Washizu-kun, Torigaya-kun!
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Handwritten: Heeey, come back to earth Karasuma-kun!
Announcer: And that was everything from the Wind Instruments Music Club, our last performance. The cultural clubs and research festival has now ended!
Everyone: Good job guys!!
Fukurou: I was worried for a second there, but Ayame-kun's quick improvising saved us! Suzume: Yes, it was incredible, Ayame-chan!
Ayame: That was... Aneki's idea... I didn't really do anything...
Fukurou: Ayame-kun...
Yoichi: That is not true, Ayame-dono.
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Afro: That was a sick performance! Longhair: You managed to continue acting during that pressured atmosphere... I'm moved!!
Yoichi: Indeed, Ibuki-dono's quick thinking was brilliant. But withou Ayame-dono's amazing acting and, above all, incredible courage, nothing would have come of it.
Yoichi: It was a fantastic performance! You are indeed incredible, Ayame-dono!
Ayame: And here I thought I could give up on him...!
Teacher: We're gonna overlook this incident. But just this once. If something like this happens again, you'll be sorry.
Ponytail: H Hey, let's go. Blonde: I never had anything I could get that excited and fired up about. For me, there were never anything but exams.
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Blonde: I wanted something I could get absorbed in and have fun with too. I wanted something, to have lived my high school life to its fullest...!
BG: Several days later... Group: A - I - U - E - O Do~ Re~ Mi~ Fa~ So~ Fukurou: Your voices are low. Don't be afraid to speak up!
Yoichi: Good day! Looks like it our play was a great success! Fukurou: Karasuma-kun! Ayame-dono!
Fukurou: Thanks to you, we managed to get ranked within the top three! And we've even gotten some new members! Yoichi: That's great! I am glad that the misunderstanding with those senpai was cleared up too.
Fukurou: No... We weren't totally undeserving of it.
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Fukurou: I did a lot of things that I thought were for the good of our club, but in the end, I just made our situation worse. From here on out, I plan on making this club a genuinely fun place to be for those who are interested in theatre!
Fukurou: I wouldn't have thought of this if I hadn't seen everyone's smiling faces when we were handing out fliers. Yoichi: Buchou-dono...
Fukurou: To be honest, I've learned a lot from you... So... That's why, um...
Fukurou: Won't you stay in our club And continue doing theatre...?
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Yoichi: I thank you, but I must refuse. It was thanks to Ayame-dono and Ibuki-dono that the play was saved. While I lost to my anger and almost ruined everything.
Yoichi: I'm sorry But I am, after all, a swordsman of the Ikaruga dojo. My path lies not with theatre, but with the sword.
Yoichi: I thank you for this experience you granted me. Though our paths differ, let us both devote ourselves to what we love and press ever onwards!
Kujaku: Buchou...
Fukurou: Not with theatre... But the sword... huh?
BG: Buchou-dono and the others are not so weak as you Who gave up because of a pebble on the road!! Fukurou: It's true, more than any lines you recited during your performance Those words touched my heart.
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Fukurou: The strength and conviction To walk your path without faltering...
Fukurou: Thank you, Karasuma-kun. Alright! Now, let's hear those voices! Others: Right! Fukurou: You are indeed the man I recognized!
Yoichi: Are you sure about this, Ayame-dono? Just because I am not staying in the Drama Club, that does not mean you too should leave... Ayame: Eh?
Ayame: W-well... That's cause... there's no point in staying if you're not there...
Yoichi: I could not hear what you said. Ayame: Daaah!!
Ayame: Would you cut it out and get with the program already?! Just why do you think I wanted to join that play so bad?!
Yoichi: That... I am already well aware. Ayame: Heh?!
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Yoichi: Of course. It is quite obvious, Ayame-dono. Ayame: Eh... Er, um...! That's...!
Yoichi: I know. It's love, right?
Yoichi: Love for theatre.
Yoichi: Acting is amazing! On the stage, people can become bold and daring and... Oh? Ayame-dono, is something the matter?
Ayame: You dumbass Samurai-moron! Yoichi: Eeeeeh?!