Saike Once Again 28

God, has it actually been more than a month since I last translated something? Granted with a trip to Japan, a new job, and general laziness all being quite needy, I guess I have an excuse. Still, I hope to never go that long without translating again.



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SAIKE ONCE AGAIN

Take 28: Day of regret.

(Side text- Ana's past that we know nothing of unfolds for us to see in her heart of hearts...)
FUKUCHI TSUBASA
Saike: Why do you hate abilities so much?

002
(Side text- Ana was once so innocent....what happened to her...?)
{One year earlier.}
Ana: The convention is tomorrow right, Hitomi?
I'm definitely gonna come and cheer you on!!
Hitomi: Thanks Ana!
Though I don't have much confidence...
Ana: You'll win for sure, Hitomi!
After all you're always doing your best.
I'm sure you'll be the best at the 100 metre dash in the entire country!
Hitomi: Yeah...
It is my dream.

003
Hitomi: But it's really tough, y'know...
Ana: Hm? What do you mean?
Hitomi: Cause Mikami-san on the eastern side is around.
I haven't once been able to outrun Mikami-san.
So that's why I'm sure even at the convention tomorrow...
Ana: You'll do fine!!
You're amazing Hitomi.
I guarantee you that.
All right?

004
(Sfx- Paan paaan pop pop)
Ana: Hitomi!!
Hitomi: Ana!
Ana: Knock 'em dead, Hitomi!
You're gonna be the best in the country!
Hitomi: Ana...
It really does look like it's going to be impossible.
It's laughable isn't it...
I'm scared....
On a day like today, it feels like all of my hard work might be for nothing...

005
Ana: Hitomi.
You're the very first friend I made when I came to Japan.
I...don't believe I'll make another friend as great as you.
Hitomi: Ana?
Ana: So that you'll be able to be brave....
I'll bravely confess something to you.
(Sfx- Pan clap)

006
Hitomi: Ana...
That's....?!
Ana: The ability to turn my composition into packing tape....
I can control the adhesion of the packing tape I create freely.
It's creepy isn't it?
It's cause of this ability that while I was in Britain I was mercilessly bullied.
That's why I decided that I wouldn't show this ability before others ever again.

007
Ana: But you're my friend Hitomi.
I want to show you even my weaknesses.
I wonder if I was able to convey...
my bravery.
(Sfx- Sohh sfft)
Hitomi: Ana...
Hitomi: I'll do my best...
With the courage you gave me!!
(Sfx- Wah wah wah)
(Sfx- Pan pan pop pop)
Ana: Good going Hitomi!!
All that's left now are the finals!
Hitomi: Yeah...
???: Oh, if it isn't Akai Hitomi-san.

008
Hitomi: It—It's been a while....!
???: It appears that we've only got the finals left, huh?
Don't be too hard on me, okay?
Ana: Who's that?
Hitomi: Oh she's the one I talked about earlier, you know, Mikami-san.
Ana: Oh yes!
Hitomi's rival, I presume?
Mikami: Rivals?
She and I?
Ahahah, no way.
If you take a good look, it's the opposite
She's shameless.

009
Mikami: I don't mind if you want to boast or whatever....
But if you must, please do it when I'm not around.
You'll embarrass me.
(Sfx- Katshhh tk)
Ana: Hitomi will win for sure.
She won't lose to the likes of you.
Mikami: Whatever you say.

010
Announcer: And now the finals for the female 100 meter dash.
Mikami: There's always next year.
Announcer: On your marks...
Go!!
(Sfx- Paaaan pop)

011
Ana: Hi...
Hitomi...!!!
Ana: Hitomi....
You can do it....!!!
I want you to win!!
(Sfx- Gyuuuhh grrrrp)

012
(Sfx- Katshhh dssh)
{I changed the soles of her shoes to packing tape.}
{The adhesive's stickiness is zero at this moment in time.}
{I'm Akai Hitomi.}
{Pleased to meet you, Ana-chan!}
{Yup.}
{Because it's my dream.}
Ana: Adhesive ability....

013
Ana: Activate!
(Sfx- Pehhh sthitk)
(Sfx- Gakuuunn tathoook)
Mikami: Huh?!

014
(Sfx- Zusaaaaah thooook)
Mikami: Ow!!
(Sfx- wahhhh!!)
{Hitomi.....!!!}
???: Cheating!!!

015
Mikami: She tripped me up!!
She cheated!!
Hitomi: Huh?
Mikami: Is it that difficult for you to accept defeat to me/!
Hitomi: Wa--
Mikami: You're the absolute worst!!
Hitomi:W---Wait....
Mikami: Are you really happy to win that much?
Dude: Is this the truth?
(Sfx- Zawa zawa hustle bustle)
Dude2: To be fair there is something strange about how she suddenly fell....
(Sfx- Zawa hustle)

016
(Sfx- Baahahh fwaaap)
Someone: Number 519!
You have been disqualified for hindering another's movement!!
Hitomi: I'd never do something like...
trip someone else up....
{I can control the adhesion of the packing tape I create freely.}
Hitomi: Ana...?
Ana: I...

017
Ana: I didn't...
Mean for this to happen.

018
Hitomi: Yeah...
I get it.
Ana: Um...
I...
That is Hitomi....
Hi...
Hitomi: I'm sorry but,
I don't want you to talk to me ever again.

019
Ana: It was just be better...
If these abilities didn't exist.
That's all there is to it.
(Side text- The deep darkness hidden within Ana....Can Saike do anything to clear it up?!)
TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 42.