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---page 187---
Chapter title: Something you can do

I see...
Soon it'll be Valentine's...

Even though on the day itself, girls will want to pass me their choco,
they might hesitate upon seeing my hands full.

---page 188---

In that case I shall!
Always open my right hand to invite the girls!

However, even with that,
guys in school are all wearing school uniforms. // Will the girls be able to make it towards me without losing their way?

In that case, I will!
Open my right hand, // with my left hand holding a rose marker!

However, even with that, // will the girls be able to notice me with my rose marker...?

I see...
it's Valentine's soon...

---page 189---

Whose choco do you want on Valentine's?*
T/N: It literally says this, though it might be saying "who do you want to give choco to on Valentine's" as well. Although the latter is more likely contextually, the choice of words used seem to have a double meaning here.

Maki-sensei,
what's with the manner of talking about boys regarding Valentine's?

I won't talk about the St. part,
but don't you hear more opinions about guys as Valentine's draws near?

True, // there are no noticeable changes in boys when Valentine's draws near,
but within my heart I end up mindful of it.

---page 190---

Now, // when the word "Valentine's" mentioned, Fujioka's body reacts with a shock.
The body's reacting to it, eh...

Kana-chan, // ...have you snitched food from the kitchen before?

It reacted with a shock again.

Fujioka-kun, you're a guy so,
I guess you're under the impression that you can't choose who'll get choco from?

There's no such thing! // Please struggle!
There should be something you can do about it!

---page 191---

...
Something you can do...

Minami!

That looks heavy, // should I carry it?

Eh?
Sure.

...
...

---page 192---

Minami!
It's tough to do it alone, right? // I'll help out.

Eh?
Sure.

...
...

Recently, Fujioka-kun's appearances are super weird.

Riko told me there's a soccer match coming up, // it might be fatigue from practice.
I see, // so that's it.

---page 193---

Valentine's tomorrow, huh...

Tomorrow...
Let's work hard tomorrow...

Good morning, Fujioka!

I have something I want to pass to you today!
Eh!? // Ok...

Here!
It's good to have something sweet when you're tired!

---page 194---

So you gave Fujioka-kun some choco, // and here I thought you had no interest in Valentine's.
Eh?

It was today?
Yeah.

Eh?! // You forgot?! // What choco is that?!
Chocolate for when you're tired!

Chapter 122 End. To be continued in Volume 7.

---page 195---

---page 196---
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---page 1---

After Yuusha left for the Demon World <Makai>...
Chapter 8: The Demon World and its Gateway

Charge!

It is now that the demons will be smiten by the hammer of justice
of our Holy Key Expedition Army <Seikenenseigun>!!

Shortly thereafter-

---page 2---

the Holy Key Expedition Army occupied Demon World's Gateway City.

The chosen heroes blessed by the Holy Spirit of Light!

---page 3---

We have now cleansed this accursed land // of the Demon World from the hands of the evil demons!

The general of nobility blood has been stationed there as a "Hero", huh. // Hmph.

Thanks for your work. Please continue to supply information.
Hah, // also...
(TL note to proofer: Hah here refers acknowledgement, please replace with an english word you find suitable here considering facial expression/situation)

So it was like that after all. // This is all thanks to your support. Thank you.
No no, I should be thanking you for the kind treatment all this while. // Well then.

---page 4---

Seinen Shounin-dono.<Young Male Merchant>

Large orders came from the advancing troops of Holy King Nation and various Southern Nations this time...
In accordance with your command, we will use this land route.

However, may I ask why not to use a boat...
Currently, the world as a whole is embroiled in the flow of trying to keep up with Yuusha.

Anyway, be it wielding weapons, // or prayer contributions,

money is in the center of the world.

---page 5---

Oi, Seinen Shounin! <Young Male Merchant>

You are Chuunen Shounin-dono. <Middle-aged Merchant>
Did you hear?
The demons have once again advanced upon the human world <our side>....Aurora island! // Like this, the sea route is...

!
What! This is a disaster.

Honestly,
information is very much like money, eh?

---page 6 & 7---

Chapter 8: The Demon World and its Gateway

---page 8---

Wahhh!

What happened to the reinforcements?
All efforts were concentrated into the attack on Gateway City so...

---page 9---

Damn...this is the end, huh...
() Ahhh how mortifying...really mortifying...

Bring out the ships!
Eh?
But there are troops that still have not returned...

How dare you lowly peasant question me who has the blood of nobility!
Do you know which is more important, the life of 100 of you wretched fools or my life!?
Save me!

...I...
I beg your forgiveness.

---page 10---

Aiming for the Demon World and its Gateway when we're short-handed...

But I'll definitely avenge my subordinates!
First I have to retreat to regroup and make my stand...

Woah!?

What's with this blizzard!?
Ah, // the surface of the sea has been frozen...

---page 11---

What are you...
Leaving behind your subordinates and running away is a disgrace to a warrior.

A fool like the current Maou <Demon King> (or Queen. since it's a gender neutral term it doesn't say)
My name is South Arctic General, // the one who will rule South Arctic Sea once again from today onwards.

---page 12---

Whoops.
Be careful not to let the cargo fall over.
Ahh.

Eek!

---page 13---

Woah.
Damn it, the compass isn't working.

What's that? Is it a crag mortar?
How's that possible...

Uwaaah!

---page 14---

Aurora Island has fallen...?
TL note: wow, this version's prince dude's a beard guy.

Impossible! What were our colleagues in the south doing!
Were we distracted by Gateway City?
Damned demons, using underhanded methods to...

Useless Southerners!
...

Well, the thing affected is the western sea route...
There's not much loss for us Central to aid them.

---page 15---

A blessing amidst disaster eh, Outei Gensui-dono! <Royal Prince Marshal>
Hmm? // Ahh, I guess so...

Good, good.
And the defensive pieces have been reduced...are you bunch of fools getting impatient?
Seriously.

...to think that the other day, the requested goods came from land as that person said...

...as if that's possible, // it's a coincidence.
If there's a merchant who could predict like that...

---page 16---

I would preferably like to hire an army commander.
Ahchoo!

A cold, Seinen Shounin-dono? <Young Male Merchant>
Probably just someone gossiping about me somewhere.

I also have some gossip myself.
Predicting the fall of Aurora Island and preempting the use of the land route, // that rumor of yours has become the hot topic within Doumei. <Alliance>

You're steadily drawing closer to the 10-man council.
I suppose so...

---How worthless.

---page 17---

What sort of meaning is there in that position?

Everyone revealing their ugly faces in the face of money.
The nobles,
and even the clergymen.

That's right-in front of money, all man is equal.

I have bet my life within that against money and won.

However, I found no satisfaction.
I continue to thirst for something-
Is there something I can drink to quench this thirst?

---page 18---

Will the day to fulfil that come...?

Today is tedium as well... (use boring if tedium doesn't work, I'm not too familiar with the grammar for tedium)
Seinen Shounin-dono. <Young Male Merchant>

The nobles sent a letter and this thing.
What's that? It's pretty big...

This... // this is...!

---To be continued in Volume 2---

---page 20---

TL: It's a Touno Mamare comment/atogaki/author note kinda thing.

---page 22---

Oh! This is!

I hope I've not kept you waiting. // I am this mansion's mistress, "Crimson Scholar".

Mid Text: Fated face-off

reprinting next week, new releases on 2nd and 4th friday!
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha
Manga: Asami You ___________ Original Work: Touno Mamare ____ Supervision: Masuda Shoji
____________________________ Character Illustrations: Mizutama Keinojo, toi8

---page 23--- (bubbles only)

Ohhh.

Nice to meet you for the first time. // I am Seinen Shounin <Young Male Merchant>, who's in charge of "Doumei"'s <Alliance> South Arctic Sea transactions.

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Legend:
[] = box, narration or thoughts
"" = speech
// = split bubbles
() = small text, either outside or inside bubbles.
<> = sfx (if I tl it)

Line break = different panel. Bubbles in the middle might belong to either panel on my whim.

---page 45---

[] Nikaidou Sakina is a very common // female high school student,

[] except for one point...
[] This is bad...
Chapter 2: Zombitch, goes to a cafe.

[] If I don't think of ecchi things...
[] I'll die...!
() Heart Rate

[] That's right-- // if Sakina doesn't excite herself with erotic delusions to keep her heart beating, her body will decompose.
[] A bitch on top of being a zombie-- She's a Zombitch.
() Heart Rate
() Display gauge of Sakina's Heart Beat Rate.
If the gauge is empty, it means her heart stops beating.

---page 46---

[] I can't believe that my heart would act up...
[] in such a place... <Cafe>
T/N: <Cafe> is alternate text for 'such a place' (Do the same like for furi)

[] If I don't think of ecchi things before I die...
"" Sorry for the wait, Customer... // Is there anything else I may help you with?

"" Is this a takeaway?

[] Wai...eh?!
[] Are...

---page 47---

[] Are you asking if
() Heart Rate
"" My house is right over there, and you can rest soon.
"" Are we really only going to rest?
[] When her heart is in a dangerous condition, in order-- // to keep her heart beating, Sakina's defensive instinct kicks in and she unconsciously put all sorts of situations through her ero-filter.
[] you can take me home--?!

[] Wh-wh-what's with that all of a sudden?! I... // I'm not such an easy girl!!
[] I decided that my first time will be with Koharu...

[] No...I'll die if I can't get excited here... and I can't even be ecchi with Koharu
[] if I don't even see him another time...

"" What's the matter?
"" ~~~Ugh!

---page 48---

"" I-I would like the takeaway...
"" Can you do it right away...?!

[] It's because I have to keep my heart beating... that's why I don't have a choice...!

"" Understood. // Here's the bill
() Contents of the play
70min 10,000yen
100min 13,000yen
Kiss
Petti-
off sh-
[] Bill?! <Contents of the play>
T/N: <Contents of the play> is alternate text for "Bill"

[] You were the one who invited me right?! Do as you like!
"" It...it's my first time so...I'll leave it up to you.
[] First store visit?
"" Is that so...then,

---page 49---

"" how about frappuccino?
[] Is fe*la fine?!
"" How about a hot espresso coming right up?
() Heart Rate

[] Is that fine? Rather, hearing it makes me troubled!
"" W...well that's fine too! I'll leave it up to you!
"" Understood.

"" How about the size?
"" We have short and tall...

[] ...The- // the size...?!

---page 50---

[] That part's size...?!
"" You can choose which one you prefer, my girl.
[] Wh-what's with the short and tall?! Rather than being trendy, it's conversely vulgar instead!
() Heart Rate
T/N: it's covered by sfx though.

"" Th-th-th-th-that's impossible! Having the tall one suddenly is impossible!
"" SO you'll have the small size. Understood.

"" We'll prepare your order, please proceed to the counter over there and wait.
[] Counter

[] Asking me to wait here... // Exactly what do you want...?!

---page 51---

[] Wh-what?!
[] What's that sound?!
[] What's going on?!

[] Wait...his words at that time...
"" We'll prepare your order...
[] and that sound of flowing water...
[] His gaze! That hand position! I can't be mistaken...!

[] He's washing the area! <preparing>
T/N: <preparing> is the alternate text for "washing the area"
"" Just a little longer, honey...(*insert star shape*)
[] How meticulous that cool face is!
() In reality, it's just the sound of brewing coffee.

[] In other words, soon, he will...

---page 52---

[] come out from this counter when he's finished preparing!
"" I've kept you waiting, my girl. // Honey Milk Latte is served (*insert star shape*)
() Heart Rate
[] He must be planning to unleash his very black libido hidden behind that sweet mask!

"" Thanks for waiting.
[] It's here---!!

---page 53---

"" Eh...erm, // this is...?
"" ?

"" It's frappuccino...
"" Fra...?! // Rather than that, right now... what you want to...
"" ? Like I asked, I prepared it according to whether you wanted to takeaway or to consume it in the store...
"" ...?

[] Eh...?! Then...no way! At that time,
"" Is this a takeaway?
[] that "takeaway" had...

---page 54---

[] no sexual meaning--?!

[] When her heart beat rate stabilizes, // her defensive instinct releases her from forcefully deluding herself.
[] Sakina who regains her composure at this time--
[] realizes that she had made such a vulgar misunderstanding--

"" I-I-I-I'm sorry!
"" C-customer?!

[] Ahhhh I can't go to that store again!
[] That event's only saving grace is that Koharu was not there-- // That was what Sakina thought--

---page 55---

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[] = box, narration or thoughts
"" = speech
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() = small text, either outside or inside bubbles.
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Line break = different panel. Bubbles in the middle might belong to either panel on my whim.

---page 1--- (Volume Summary at the back)

Line 1: Nikaidou Sakina is an ordinary high school student that is everyone's role model.
Line 2: ...or at least she was supposed to be, until she lost her life in an accident.
Line 3: However, her heart started beating again thanks to having erotic delusions at her moment of death.
Line 4+5: Since then, she has to keep herself excited with erotic delusions, or her heart will not be able to beat, making her a Zombie as well as a Bitch, a Zombitch!
Line 6: Sakina mistaking things as erotic situations is cute,
Line 7: in Zombitch Volume 1!!

---page 2--- (Author's comments)

Hiiragi Yuuichi
Thank you very much for getting Zombitch volume 1 in your hands!
I think this one volume probably won't influence the lives of you readers too much,
but I'll be glad even if you only use this to waste away your leisure time.

---page 3---

---page 4---

---page 5---

---page 6---

Chapter 1: Zombie Girl in Love, Sakina.

Chapter 2: Zombitch, goes to a cafe.

Chapter 3: Zombitch, admiring the first death of the year.*
T/N: pun on "watching the first sunrise of the new year."

Chapter 4: Zombitch, dies?!

Oneshot 1: Zonbicchi wa, Bicchi ni Fukumaremasu ka?

Oneshot 2: Zonbicchi wa, Bicchi ni Fukumaremasu ka?

Omake: Sakina, watches a Zombie Movie.

Collab: <Akame ga Kill!> Collaboration Manga

---page 7---

Chapter 1: Zombie Girl in Love, Sakina.

---page 8---

"" ...Nikaidou-san's so great... // She's so smart and her character's great too...
"" Does she have a boyfriend--?

[] Nikaidou Sakina // Teitoa High School 1st year.
[] ...
() How embarrassing...
[] She heard them.

[] Currently has a crush on one of the opposite sex--
[] ... // A boyfriend, huh...

"" Sakina!

---page 9---

"" Are you free now?!
[] He is Hatsuno Koharu, // Sakina's childhood friend and...

"" What's wrong?! Being in a hurry like that...
"" Ah...no, sorry.

"" I just had something important that I forgot to tell you...
"" Eh?
[] Something important?!
[] also her crush.

[] Don't tell me that is...
"" Over here is a little...Can we talk on the roof?
[] Don't tell me...?!
"" That is...Sa- // Sakina,
"" go out with me!

"" Im...the important thing is...?
"" Ahh, // the truth is...

---page 10---

"" I didn't do my // Maths homework!!

"" Lunch break isn't the time for playing basketball!
"" Won't you let me see your answers?!

"" ...

"" Jeez...sit down here. // I won't let you see my answers, but I'll teach you the way to solve them.

"" Thanks, Sakina! // My bad for always doing this.
"" ... // It's only because I don't want to Koharu to be held back a year and become my junior or something...
"" Yea- // yeah.

[] For Sakina, nothing can replace her normal days-- // However, those normal days will fade into the shadows.

---page 11--

[] Because she // has a "secret".

[] Ah...my heart...

"" Sakina? What's wrong?!
"" I...I'm fine...Give me a moment...

(Text on book - top) France Shobo*
T/N: Pun on a H manga publisher, France Shoin.
(Text on book) After School Lewd Number Analysis
~Immorality's Formula~

---page 12---

[] Her secret--that is // if she, Nikaidou Sakina, doesn't have erotic delusions,
() Heart Rate
() Sakina's heartbeat rate display gauge. If the gauge is empty it means her heart has stopped beating.
[] her heart would stop beating; In other words-- she is a zombie.

[] As to why she would become a zombie-- // we have to go back to before a week ago, after school---...
() Q1: Age of first sex is?!
() Q2: How many times a month?!
"" It looks like 45% of girls // have their first experience in high school!

"" ...
"" Is-is that so.

---page 13---

[] No matter what, there's no way I really wanted...
[] to do something ecchi with Koharu...!!

"" ...How...I definitely won't tell Koharu.
() It'd be too embarrassing...

"" ...I wonder if it really // hurts during the first time...

"" But, Koharu will
"" definitely be very gentle...

---page 14---

"" You're the same as usual, Sakina-chan. // You don't have interest in such things, right?
"" Erm, well, // I guess...so.

"" Since Sakina-chan has many suitors after all... // You aren't worried and won't panic, huh...
() I'm so envious...
[] Miyauchi Yuuhi: Classmate and Friend
"" Eh?! Th-there's no such thing, or even if there is, that isn't it!

"" It...it's just that I think we shouldn't compare people on such a thing like early or late. // Besides, I myself don't have an interest in it yet...

"" As expected of Sakina-chan... // You're so firm about it~

---page 15---

[] Definitely...
"" Does it hurt, Sakina...?
"" Yeah... // I-I'm fine...

() Stare...

"" ...
() Turning red~...

[] What was I thinking about!
"" ?! // Ojou-san?!
[] During daytime! On the road!

[] Luckily the one beside me was a stranger...
[] If I <that face> was seen by Koharu...
T/N: <that face> is furi for 'I'

---page 16---

"" Watch out! A truck's pulling in over there!
[] Nikaidou Sakina is hit by a truck that day, // and died by being ran over--

"" It's going to run you over!

[] However, at that moment,
[] what the girl saw was...

---page 17---

[] her not yet experienced affair with Koharu, which // excited her despite being on the brink of death--
[] and her heart which stopped began beating again.

[] The result: She lives again as a --living corpse-- zombie.
"" Koharu, I like you!

[] Since then, if she doesn't have
[] erotic delusions to keep herself excited, her heart will stop-- and signs of something like decomposition will appear on her body.
() Heart Rate

---page 18---

[] "I want to do ecchi things with Koharu."
[] That was awesome... // doing it in the locker...
() Heart Rate

[] That thought made her live again, // a bitch on top of being a zombie,
[] I'd like to try it... with Koharu one day.
[] Nikaidou Sakina is a Zombitch--

[] She's slow, that Sakina.
() I totally can't solve them at all...

---page 19---

"" Impossible! I was beaten by Nikaidou in the End-of-Term Exams as well...!

"" Why! I, who wanted to leave the name of child prodigy in middle school!
"" EN, JJ, Maths; I'm inferior to Nikaidou in all of them...
[] Nogami Renjirou: Classmate and Friend

"" To me, the both of you are amazing, // to be 1st and 2nd in the level.
"" Ahh, they seem to be heavenly people or something...?
"" "Heavenly people", huh...

"" There's no meaning if it isn't 1st place!
"" Doesn't "World's strongest" sound cool and "World's 2nd strongest" sound humorous?!

---page 20---

"" I pledge! I will conquer the next periodic test!
"" His rant can't be helped, huh.

"" I don't really have any intention to compete... // rather than that, Koha...
"" ...ru.

[] Ah...?! This is...bad.
() Heart Rate
[] My heart is...!

[] If I don't refill it with ecchi things...
[] I'll die...

"" Now that that's decided, // I'll be going to Sakai Bookstore!
"" Are you going to buy something?

"" It'll be even more necessary now, // a Reference Book.

[] ...Wh...?!

---page 21---

[] Let's have an orgy...?!
T/N: She misheard "Sankoushou" (Reference book) as "Rankou shiyou" (Let's have an orgy)
() Heart Rate
[] Let me explain-- // When her heart is in a dangerous state, in order to cause her heart to beat, Sakina's defensive instinct kicks in and she unconsciously put all sorts of situations through her ero-filter.

[] What are you suggesting on the way home from school...!
[] I originally thought that you were just an oddball, but soon, you'll become a pervert!
[] Sakina Vision

[] Ah...but if I take part in the orgy...I'll be sure to get very excited...! I won't have to die...!

[] ...
[] But...!

[] If I do that, I will...
[] be hated by Koharu...!

---page 22---

[] This is something that happened in Koharu's house--10 years ago.

"" Hey~ Koharu, I'm bored. // Rockman can't be played with 2 people!
"" We'll switch after completing this level.

[] Sakina (6 years old)

"" Koharu! Look over here!
"" Eh?

[] Koharu (6 years old)

"" Here.

[] That was the trend in kindergarten.
[] To make fun of boys and make them flustered by showing them panties...

---page 23---

"" You turned red, you turned red! You pervert!
"" Fueh, I- // I didn't!
"" Lies, you did! Koharu is ecchi!

"" Ecchi is ecchi! // Koharu is ecchi!
"" I'll tell everyone tomorrow-
"" St...

"" Stop it, Sacchan!
"" Isn't Sacchan who let her panties be seen more ecchi?!

"" Stop it already. I...
"" hate an ecchi Sacchan...!

"" ...

[] The "I hate an ecchi Sakina" words that day // strongly shocked Sakina.
"" I'm sorry, Koharu. // I'm sorry, ok?

---page 24---

[] Since then, in order not to be hated by Koharu, // Sakina became a "serious character".
"" Letting your panties be seen is no good.
[] Kindergarten
() How's that?
"" ?

[] Primary School
"" Sakinaa! Let's go play bomberman at my house!
[] Gradually, it was no longer an act, becoming her nature about that time--
[] Koharu and bomberman...?! I want to, but...
"" After we finish homework, ok?

[] "Koharu hates ecchi things", "I also hate an ecchi Sakina"; // these words became carved within Sakina's mind <heart> as trauma.
() End-of-Term Exam outstanding achievers
1. Nikaidou Sakina
2. Kishida Shigeo
3. Yamaguchi Jirou
4. Ganda Yuniko
5. Kurusu Oomari
[] Middle School
"" That's amazing, Sakina! I'm countable from the bottom... // I wish you could share some of your points with me.
"" ...If I could share, I'd like to share too, you know...

---page 25---

[] Even if I participate in the orgy and survive...
[] if I'd be despised as a "filthy girl" by Koharu...

[] It might be better if I just
[] die right here...?!

[] ...But...

[] If I'm dead, I won't...be able to hear Koharu's voice again...
[] or see his face or do ecchi things with him...!

[] Either way it's...!
"" I'll go along with Nogami-kun, // what about you 2?

"" ...

---page 26---

"" Wait! // I will...
"" I will go as well...!

[] If there's even 1% probability of connecting with Koharu...
[] I'll bet on living on...! <this way>
T/N: <this way> is furi for "living on"

[] Koharu is...?!
"" Sakina-chan wants it too, huh.
() A reference book.

---page 27---

[] Sakina's going to buy as well?
[] Sakina Vision
[] You were a bitch who would do it with anyone, huh...I'm gonna stay away...
[] No, that's not it... // This is, this is...I don't have a...!

"" Fufu...it wouldn't be interesting otherwise.
"" However, Nikaidou! No matter how much you tag along...

"" EN, JP, Maths; I will definitely make you submit in all of it!

[] E...Eikokusuu?! What do you mean?!
T/N: EN.JP.Maths is pronounced here as 'Ei.Koku.Suu' as in short for 'Eigou (English), Kokugou (National Language) and Suugaku (Mathematics)'
[] The things this pervert is saying...is definitely ero-related...

---page 28---

[] A Strip Suck?!
T/N: A (Ei), Strip (Koku), Suck (Suu)
() Heart Rate

"" Wai-idiot! Stop it!
"" Why do you have to say such things in front of Koharu!
"" Eh, m-my bad...?!

[] Sakina Vision
[] To announce that he'll discipline me <make me submit>...!
T/N: <make me submit> is furi for "discipline me".
"" There isn't anything to cry about, is there...?
[] This sadist...flawed personality failure...!

---page 29---

[] But...no matter how much you make my body like it...
[] you'll never make my heart submit...!

[] S...she's angry...
[] Did I provoke her too much...?!

"" I...I know! // Let's confirm how much money we have...

[] Wh...with the bag...
[] Standing bag practice has started---?!
"" Errr the wallet is...

"" How about you use your heart to remember how this hip movement taste like?
[] Is that what you're gonna say?!

"" I-I definitely won't let you do as you like!
"" Eh?! Ah, // i-it's just the way I wanted...!

---page 30---

"" Er, you know.
[] Koharu?!

"" What's the matter, Koharu?
[] You're disgusting so...stay away from me, ok?

"" Well, // I was wondering if I can go (to buy reference books)---...as well?

[] ...Eh...?

[] Ehhh
[] hhhhh--?!

"" Sure! You can also defeat Nikaido-...
"" W-w-why?! Don't you dislike such things...?!

---page 31---

"" Well--...I know it's a little unreasonable, but // I'd like to get closer below Sakina...
() 1 Nikaidou Sakina
2 Hatsuno Koharu
3 Nogami Renjirou
4 Mogito Souichi
5 Wakitani Hisami
6 Ou Asae
7 Azafuki Shin
8 Mitou Takeshi
"" since you're always teaching an idiot like me in my studies...

[] Condemning from below?!
T/N: She misheard "get closer below" (Shita kara semaru) as "Shita kara Semeru" (Condemning from below)
"" Is it painful?
"" Yeah...I'm fine...
() Heart Rate

"" Th-th-that's not unreasonable at all!
"" Is that so?!
"" Yeah, you can definitely do it! In fact, you can do it very well!

---page 32---

"" Ok, I'm gonna do my best! I'll also
"" join Sakina and the others among the top level!

[] Did he say he'll join us as a topless comrade---?!
T/N: Top level (toppu reberu) misheard as Topless (toppuresu). Among other stuff. Puns are annoying me by this time now, pain in the ass to translate.
Koharu: Player shows nipples-! <enters> // Joining the orgy!
T/N: <enters> is furi for "shows nipples"
Nogami: Hahaha, you sure are impatient huh, Koharu!
Yuuhi: Koharu-kun has already stripped, you know?
Sakina: Jeez, Koharu... // you can strip, but you should strip slowly, ok...<3
() Heart Rate

---page 33---

[] I didn't know...
[] that Koharu could be so aggressive like this towards sex!!

[] Don't tell me, I can do H with Koharu today...?!
[] I'm so glad I'm alive...!

"" I...am extremely happy that Koharu is saying that...! // I will also try my best...let's do it from the bottom until the end, ok?
"" Eh? // Ahh yeah!

"" Hold it hold it....!
"" This Nogami disagrees with what you're saying-

---page 34---

[] Shut your trap!!
[] Gyaaahhh!

"" Now, let's go Koharu! Let's not waste even a single second!
"" Ok?!

"" Ara? Wait up!
"" ?!

---page 35---

"" Sakai Bookstore // is this way, isn't it?

"" Saka...eh...?!
"" What is...?!

"" Were you planning on going to another bookstore?
"" But you can buy them over there too, right? // Reference books, that is.

() Hey
"" What are you talking about, Koharu too?!
"" Why are reference books necessary right now...

[] Wai...a min...eh...?!
"" Let's have an orgy.

"" Rankou shiyou ka

"" sankoushou ga
[] Don't tell me...at that time that was what...

---page 36---

[] he was referring to?!
"" A Reference book.

[] When her heart beat rate stabilizes, // her defensive instinct releases her from forcefully deluding herself.
[] Sakina who regains her composure at this time--
[] realizes that she had made // such a vulgar misunderstanding.

[] Ahhh I, in front of Koharu, // made such a misunderstanding...!
[] I'll be despised by Koharu!

"" Sakina?
[] Gyaaahhh!

---page 37---

"" Ah...no...
"" I...

"" ...

"" ...

"" So-so-something urgent cropped up! I-I'll be going back, k!
"" Ah...eh?! // Sakina?!

(doorplate) Nikaidou

---page 38---

[] ...Why did I make such a misunderstanding...
[] I'm, definitely hated by Koharu...

[] Maybe I should do nothing like this
[] Following Day
[] and wait for my body to rot away...

[] ...!!
() Calling
Koharu

---page 39---

"" Kohar...

[] About yesterday...what was that about?
"" Well...that is...
[] That was very attention-grabbing...I was shocked...
"" Ko-Koharu?!

"" Ng~~~~h!

() Connected

"" ... // Hello...

---page 40---

[] Sakina? // Did you settle your urgent matter?
"" ... // ?!

[] Since you went home in a hurry, // I was wondering if everything was alright.
[] ...Eh...?!
[] After that, the 3 of us bought reference books, but...

[] Does this mean that... // Koharu didn't notice...

[] Well, it's fine that we bought them but...
[] my strange misunderstanding...?!
[] Well, eh? Sakina?

---page 41---

[] Is it ok? I don't have to sleep anymore...?

[] Th-th...thank goodness!
"" Yeah I'm fine, // sorry for making you worried.
[] Ah, I see, then I'm glad.

"" Yeah, then, // see you in school.

"" ...
"" Ok!

---page 42---

[] Let's live on...!
[] Live and continue to live on... in order to get married to Koharu!

[] For that objective, so that I do not seem like an ecchi girl...
[] I'll have to take care not to appear like today again!

[] Now that I've decided on that...

[] Today I'll replenish myself with plenty of ero...!
() Terra-Store
() Temptation Private Beach (It's covered by the hand though)
[] Not letting herself be seen as an ecchi girl but having no choice but to have ecchi delusions-- // Can Sakina who is walking on a faily risky tightrope, bring her love to fruition?!

---page 43---

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"" = speech
// = split bubbles
() = small text, either outside or inside bubbles.
<> = sfx (if I tl it)

Line break = different panel. Bubbles in the middle might belong to either panel on my whim.

---page 48---

[] Thank you for waiting, everyone who's cheering for Kama Acad!
#92 True Strength
[] Finally, the match between our Kama Acad Soccer Club and Hakusan Academy is about to start.

[] While waiting for kick-off, I'll do a simple introduction of Kama Acad's 11 members.

[] First up are the Goalkeeper and the defenders!

---page 49---

[] The keeper is a regular since 2nd year called the Immovable Guardian God,
[] Gojou Masato, 3rd year!

[] With a height of 188cm and long limbs, he catches all kinds of shoots that come!

[] For the defenders, there are 3 backstoppers and they're all 3rd years.
T/N: Backstoppers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football_positions

[] Ichimura Kazushi on the right, // Kimizuka Naoki on the left are immovable!
[] And the regular since summer in his 1st year that established himself as one of the best in the prefecture is

[] Kunimatsu Hiromi, 2nd year! // Standing slightly behind, he's truly a sweeper that sweeps the enemy's attack to pieces!
[] The 3 of them in a normal team surpasses even 4 defenders, truly a steel wall defender trio!

---page 50---

"" Kunimatsu-san's amazing. To be the core of Kama Acad's defenders in his 2nd year.
"" Yeah.

"" Back in middle school, there were times you were shaken off completely.
"" Did something like that happen?

"" Ever since then, he must've worked really hard.
"" If we manage to win until the semifinals and get a match against Kama Acad, I think they will definitely be a difficult opponent.

"" ...Yeah.

[] The defensive midfielder on the left side is Ookoshi Yutaka, 2nd year.

[] On the right side is 3rd year's Shima Yuuki.
[] And the center is

---page 51---

[] taken by 1st year's Saeki Yuusuke!
"" Kya~! Saeki-kun~!
"" Saeki-kun!

"" How...how popular...
"" To be a regular in his 1st year, Yuusuke's really amazing.

"" As expected huh, but Kama Acad has another 1st year this year.
"" Ehhh?

[] The offensive midfielder on the left is 3rd year's Ikushima Takuya.

[] On the right is also a 3rd year, Hayase Atsushi.
[] And, the other 1st year is in charge of the center.

---page 52---

"" B-below top is a 1st year?
"" Until last year they were 2 top with 2 offensive midfielders, so it looks like they changed their system for him.

"" You can't be serious...? Exactly who is that guy?

[] Sera Ukyou!
"" Sera-kun, work hard!
[] Shounan Junior Youth's ace didn't elevate to Youth, but actually joined our Kama Acad's Soccer club!

"" Ehh?! Shounan's Sera-kun entered Kama Acad?!
"" Shocking, isn't it? It looks like he has already transferred, but // was always in France until just before the preliminaries when he flew back to join the team.

"" The rumors are that his study abroad in France didn't go smoothly.
"" Just as he was about to be a middle school ronin, Kama Acad seems to have helped him out.

---page 53---

"" Oi oi! I heard the rumor that an amazing guy had joined but it's Shounan's Sera?!
"" That's got to be a joke! Right, Kakeru?

"" I'm looking forward to it, Kouta!
"" Huh?

"" Isn't that right? // It's Kunimatsu-san, Yuusuke, Shounan's Sera-kun with Takajou-san in a one-top formation you know?
"" Don't you feel excited about facing such a team? // I've got to win until the semi-finals no matter what!

"" ...Hah-- I wonder since when you became such an optimistic guy.

[] Now I'll introduce the last one top forward.
[] The U-19 representative forward, last year's Kanagawa Prefectural championship's scoring king and Kama Acad Soccer Club's Captain,

---page 54---

[] Bib number 10!
"" Woah, Takajou-san!
"" Takajou-san!
[] Takajou Akira--!

---page 55---

"" Woah--!! Amazing, as I thought, even many people not from Kama Acad came to cheer.
"" Not just that, it looks like there's a lot of scouters from J-league who came as well.
"" Really?
"" I can't be mistaken.

"" Look! That guy in the red necktie's Urawa's scout,
"" the yellow necktie seems to be Chiba's guy, // and the one beside him in green as well...

"" It-it certainly seems so, but how did you know?
"" They came to my house...they double as female team's scouts as well.

---page 56---

"" What is it, Kakeru.

"" Th-that's amazing, Seven. // Can I get a signature from you now?
"" He-stop it! I'm going to get angry!

"" I still don't have the intention of joining the Nadeshiko League...
"" Nana-cha--n!

<> *fsshhh*
"" Wh-what, Kouta?!
"" No-nothing, I just wanted to take the chance to hug her...

"" Seriously--
"" Yeah, the 1st years seem to be having fun...

"" They're lacking a sense of tension!!

---page 57---

[] Now, it's finally kickoff!

[] Kama Acad Soccer club kicks off!

---page 58---

"" Damn it!

[] What the-! Takajou suddenly got into a shooting posture!

"" Eh? From there?!
"" Even though he only just left the center circle?!

---page 59---

[] It's a long shoot--!
"" Here goes!

"" Kuu!

"" Wah!

---page 60---

"" Damn it, getting ahead of yourselves. Right side, go!

"" Alright!
"" It was stolen by OOkoshi-san!

"" Sera!
[] Now--! Shounan Junior Youth's playmaker Sera has the ball!

[] And, as if to match it, Takajou has started to move!

---page 61---

[] Takajou-san exited from the back!
"" Damn it!

"" But the mark is still chasing him.
"" If it's Takajou-san, he should be able to shake it off and shoot, right?!

"" Don't let Takajou come out!

---page 62---

"" Eh?

[] What the-! Unexpectedly, it's a pass to Saeki-!

"" Wha- Yuusuke's overlap?!

---page 63---

"" Ohh!
[] Middle sh---oot--!

---page 64---

---page 65---

[] Go--al!!
[] Within the 1st min and a half after the match started, the anticipated 1st year Saeki Yuusuke's preemptive goal shook the net--!

"" A-amazing...

"" Did that guy have such a middle shoot?
"" It's because the back and muscle strength of male players grow the most from 3rd year in middle school till 1st year in high school. // He's grew 5cm since middle school, I think his power has changed as well.

"" But just now there was obviously a straight path to pass to Takajou-san...
"" If it's this team, I think they can score that way as well.

"" But...for example, if it's Youin,

---page 66---

"" to shake off Asuka-san from there and score a goal, I think it'll be difficult even for Takajou-san.
"" I think that's why Saeki-kun chose to do that.

"" You mean to say Sera-kun also made that decision in a split-second?
"" Yeah. His wide-vision and ability to make decisions is shocking.
"" It should've far surpassed the level of a high school student's.
"" Surpassing a high school student's level at only year 1?
(small text) What are you talking about?

"" Youin Academy should also be concerned about Yuusuke's pass, huh...
"" Yeah, and Saeki-kun is aware of...

"" us...

---page 67---

"" and Kakeru, and let us see that middle shoot.
() Yuusuke...

() Reach us, Kakeru, definitely...!

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[] = box, narration/announcer or thoughts
"" = speech
// = split bubbles
() = small text, either outside or inside bubbles.
<> = sfx (if I tl it)

Line break = different panel. Bubbles in the middle might belong to either panel on my whim.

---page 28---

[] The match ends! 2 v 1!

Chapter title: #91 - Truth

text on board (left to right) Game 1st half 2nd half
Enoshima 0 2 2
Shounan University Affiliated 0 1 1

[] Enoshima High School enters the best 8--!

---page 29---

[] In the first half, both sides failed to score, but not long after the second half started, Shounan University Affiliated robbed the first point.

[] Everyone thought that the match was set, but 27 minutes into the second half, the ace Araki's middle shoot burst!

[] 4 minutes after equalizing the score, the brilliant one touch play connected the ball to 1st year forward Aizawa Kakeru's heel.

[] At this time when Hibino, one of the "Four Arrows", came to stand in the way,

---page 30---

[] Aizawa's final weapon, the "Phi Trick" appeared,

[] and Hibino was completely broken through!

[] Followed by a reversal goal! It truly was a splendid reversal play!

[] Our Enoshima High School--!

---page 31---

"" ...Well then, it's our turn.

"" Kickoff starts in 30 minutes! Begin warmups!
"" Got it!

---page 32---

"" Next up is Kama Acad, let's see what they're made of.
"" Asuka-san, don't we need to take note of their opponent Hakusan?

"" For the High School soccer prefectural preliminaries, there wasn't much change in the evaluation before and after the matches.
"" In other words, our opponents in the semifinals will be Kama Acad, huh.

"" You can say so, Onimaru.

"" Unless...something unexpected happens.

---page 33---

"" The 1st round of the whole Kanagawa Prefectural preliminaries match between Enoshima High School and Shounan University Affiliated High School is 2 v 1, // Enoshima High School's victory!
"" Thank you very much!
"" Much-!

---page 34---

"" You did it!
"" Hibino!

"" As I thought, you really are an amazing fellow.
"" I thought I had already put in enough effort, but it looks like it wasn't enough.

"" ...Is your foot alright?

"" I didn't come here to get your looks of pity, you know!
"" Wah! It hurts!

"" It's true that it hasn't recovered completely, // but it's thanks to my knee being destroyed that I can learn the Canon Freekick.
"" I'm the kind of "bring it on" guy that goes through thorough training for the sake of making up for the torn ligament with my armor of muscle.

"" ...say, do you still remember those words I said in the park back then, Hibino?
"" Ah?

---page 35---

"" You were angry about me was saying that I understood how you felt so simply...

"" Ahh about that, with your serious play today...
"" I wasn't trying to say that I was slighting your efforts, that wasn't what I meant.

"" I still want to chat with you after all.
"" That's why, will you come to that park tonight?

"" ...Ahh,
"" that's fine.

"" Later!

---page 36---

"" You did it! You looked a little cool there!
"" Isn't that to be expected?
"" Good job. (Otsukaresama)

"" Laugh more!
"" Uwah!

"" Phi trick's fine too.
"" Yeah, it sounds a bit like a finishing move.

"" Yay!
"" How can we lose to those purposely foul-creating people aiming for the free kick!

"" Ugh!

"" ...Seriously, this is why you're a dude without delicacy...
[] As I thought, I...I definitely can't be friends with this guy...
TLN: get along works too, but 'be friends' seem to be the exact word used.

---page 37---

"" ...I have nothing to say,
"" you guys did well.

"" ...you did
"" ...your best...

---page 38---

"" Coach Asou...

"" We'll being our last reflection session later, // you guys head back to school first.

"" Last?
"" What does he mean?

---page 39---

"" Hey Kakeru, you're watching Kamakura High's match right?
"" Of course!

"" I'm looking forward to it, Saeki-kun's going to play.
"" It'd be great if that bastard Nishijima doesn't come out.
(small text on the bubble:) kekeke

"" Thank you very much for today, Coach Iwaki.
"" No, it's the same for us.

"" Are you going to watch the next match?
"" Yes, I was planning on it but...
"" Then before the match starts, can you spare me 10 minutes, no 5 minutes?

"" Sure, I have some things to talk to you about as well.
"" Is that so-

---page 40---

"" I have no excuse.
"" Huh?

"" The things that those players did.
"" Purposely creating a foul as though they had gone through a stimulation before... // That isn't the kind of conduct a sportsman should have.

"" I did not instruct them properly.
"" It is my fault as coach.

"" No...Honestly, it might be a little disrespectful for me to say this, // but that is Coach Asou's instructions... isn't that right?
"" I also realized it in this last match.

"" It was at the time of those fouls before we first scored.

---page 41---

"" It's true that I had much hopes in Hibino's free kick and was specially training him for that.
"" But I don't remember instructing the players to practice such a style of purposely obtaining free kicks.

"" Just that...I think I was
"" the one responsible for it.

"" Ever since Hibino joined,
"" whoever gets a foul near the goal,

"" would make me anticipate scoring with a free kick,
"" and become delighted straight away.

---page 42---

"" Because we have always fell behind due to the lack of a way to score,
"" it resulted in me unable to hold back the delight at the thought of scoring.

"" Perhaps because they all saw my attitude,

"" that's why everyone practiced
"" such a play in secret...

"" Coach Asou...

"" I decided to quit being a coach after this match.
"" Eh?

---page 43---

"" My health has never been good, and my doctor has told me to stop,
"" there was nothing that could have been done about it.

"" But the students must've thought that if they could produce results, then I won't have to resign,
"" and ever since I told them, their eyes changed.

"" So that's how it is...Sorry, I've misunderstood you...
"" No, you did not misunderstand. It's the truth that they did such a thing.

"" I just wish to tell you one thing.
"" They did not do it for themselves, they did it for me... // that's why they went against their own beliefs and played that way...

"" Please be understanding.
"" Isn't it fine already, Coach Asou?

---page 44---

"" They had a good fight,
"" isn't that fine already?

"" Thank you Very much, Coach Iwaki.

"" Enoshima High is an amazing team.

"" ...yes, but this is only the beginning.

"" They are...still high school students.

---page 45 + 46---

"" This is only

"" the beginning.

"" Coach Iwaki! The 2nd match is starting!
"" I'm coming now!

---page 47---

[] Kama Acad has come out!
"" Show us a great match!

"" Ka-ma Acad!
"" Ka-ma Acad!
"" Ka-ma Acad!
 https://mangahelpers.com/t/soranokira/releases/34608 Translation: Akame ga Kill 26 2012-05-27T06:20:04+00:00 soranokira admin@mangahelpers.com Note: This is a speed scanlation. TLC is necessary. But who cares amirite?! I'll review this if anyone provides me with HQ raws because the ones I used were extremely blur on some pages. Certain parts were omitted during translation because of blurred raws.

Certain things different from Lucifell's translation:
Esdese = Esdes (E-su-de-su)
Dangerous creatures/species whatever = Hazard Type(s)
I left Teigu as Teigu but I'm extremely tempted to translate it as Imperial Tool.

Legend:
[] = box, narration or thoughts
"" = speech
// = split bubbles
() = small text, either outside or inside bubbles.
<> = sfx (if I tl it)

Line break = different panel. Bubbles in the middle might belong to either panel on my whim.

---page 1---

[] A young swordsman who came from a village, Tatsumi,
[] joined the assasination group with many distinct individuals, Night Raid.
() <Akame ga Kill!> Summary of what happened until now

[] Tatsumi got over the deaths of his comrades,
[] grew up as a Teigu user,

[] had the strongest, sadistic general fall in love with him,
[] and waged a deathmatch against his nemesis Jaeger.

[] Tatsumi continues fighting for the sake of defeating the corrupt Empire--

---page 2---

"" An intruder from the foot of
"" the mountain...?!

[] Numbers are...
[] only one person...I guess.
[] What's with that movement speed...!

[] It isn't normal.

---page 3---

"" There aren't any Hazard Types from the mountain.
"" Stylish's keepsake's almost decimated too, huh...

"" Just in case I better head until that bend to take a look.

[] Climbed halfway up the mountain in a few minutes with the momentum...
[] I don't know whose this is but sorry...

[] I'll hide here
[] and let him go past!

[] Tatsumi hasn't came back down from the mountain top too,
[] I've got a bad feeling about this.

---page 4---

Story: Takahiro
Art: Tashiro Tetsuya

Is this a reunion of love, or death--?!

Chapter 26: Kill the Enormous Hazard Type

---page 5---

[] Tatsumi is--
"" Mmm.

[] captured by Esdes in an instant.
"" This is exactly Tatsumi's smell, // it's the real thing.
"" How dare you escape...I was so lonely...
"" ...Wh...
"" Why are you here?!

"" Recently, there's been a threat of Hazard Types nearby the Capital and I've been sent to eliminate them.
"" Battling them in the night.

"" What about you, why are you here, Tatsumi...

---page 6---

[] ...I'm being suspected.
[] If I don't think of a good reply it'll be bad...!

"" Erm... // before that, can we do something about this position?
"" I don't want to.

"" If we're this close, I can't calm down, or something...
"" I won't let you escape again.

"" ...I

"" I was testing my abilities!
"" Because I heard that strange Hazard Types came out from here!
"" Hmph...that mouth of yours.

"" Well... // have you joined the Revolutionary army?

---page 7---

"" Not yet, but
"" I have no intention of changing my way of thinking!

"" ...Right now I'm in the middle of warrior training for the sake of that...
"" Hmm.

"" I see.
"" Indeed, your body has leveled up finely by one round...

"" You've worked hard in this short period!
"" You're still growing.
"" We...well...

[] This isn't the time to be calming down--!!

"" The Hazard Types have nearly been wiped out...
"" They were a nuisance...

---page 8---

"" That's why we met again thanks to that,
"" I don't know what to say other than it's fate.

[] This is bad,
[] after getting over a pinch, a pinch of a different type is coming...!

[] At this rate, I'll be dragged back...
[] Should I fight...?
[] No way...against this person I still don't have a chance of winning!!

---page 9---

[] Tatsumi's face deep in thought is cute too.

"" ...Surprisingly there sure are a lot hindrances here.

"" Now, the guy who's hiding his presence,
"" come out.
"" If you don't, I'll attack without question.

---page 10---

"" I had thought that I had hidden well but...
"" not bad.
"" As expected of the Empire's Strongest, you live up to your title.

"" However, bumping into you is...
"" I guess this is the end of playing with this time's toys.

"" You look like you know all sorts of things,
"" let me guide you to the torture chamber.

"" Fufu... // since it's a rare chance...
"" how about I give you a real large toy to clean up!

---page 11---

() Teigu Shanbara
() activate!

"" Wh-
"" What the?!

---page 12---

"" Well then,

"" it seems that it's still a little early to go greet the Minister

"" on his return trip.

"" I wonder
"" what we should play next.

---page 13---

() Wh...
() What the hell is this?!

---page 14---

"" E...
"" Esdes-san...

"" please make me feel pain.
"" However, I request that you don't leave much of a wound on me, just a bolt of pain will do.

"" ...Tatsumi...

"" So you had such hobbies.
"" As I thought, we have excellent compatibility
"" No, I'm not saying that!

"" It's just that the guy just now might've let us see an illusion...
"" If that's the case, if our body receives damage we might be able to wake up!

"" ...I understand.
"" Let's do it!

---page 15---

"" It's not an illusion.
"" The feeling is too real.

"" The scent of the tide and the sea breeze... // the temperature and humidity...
"" I guess all of it is real.

"" In other words...
"" It's probably the ability of the guy earlier...
"" we were sent to another place...?

"" Sending to another place...
"" Is something like that possible?!

---page 16---

"" In the Empire, there are // 48 superweapons called Teigu.
"" Within them are the secret techniques of the lost kingdom. // I've heard of Teigu that can manipulate airspace...

"" Ehhhhh?!
"" Amazing...

[] Ah, but is this the feeling when you call Inclusio and the armor suddenly appears?

() Eh...?! If you think about it, it's somehow su~per scary...

[] I'm afraid among all the Teigu, to be able to use the ability of Five Fingers to such an extent...
[] who exactly is that guy?

"" Then this place is...is... // is...
"" I wonder what and where this coast is in the kingdom.
"" Calm down, Tatsumi.
"" I am.

"" In any case, let's take a look at our surroundings.

---page 17---

"" Wooooooooah!

"" It... // it's the sea all around...
"" Is this a lone island...!
"" This is another beautiful scenery.

"" Somehow, it seems like we're on a date.
"" ...you sure are calm.

---page 18---

"" Teigu, like the ice I control, // is a thing by itself that moves as a doll, used to kill living things.

"" Thinking that it will go easy on us is naive.
"" I see.

() But, it really is amazing.
"" ...let's get back to what we were talking about.

"" This situation is like we're on a date!
"" Wah...
"" Wa-wait a little!

---page 19---

"" An enormous Hazard Type...!!
"" Even such a thing is possible?!

[] ...This is bad.

[] It's similar to how Dr. Stylish looked after transforming...
[] If I'm not wrong, they should be related.
[] But at that time, it took all the members of Night Raid to barely defeat it...

[] Can we win?
[] There's only 2 of us...

---page 20---

"" Woah!
"" It's really coming towards us!

"" People who hinder us
"" will not be pardoned.

---page 21---

[] Bastards like you should be rewarded by being skewered!

() Weiss
() Schnabel
* German for Whitely Beak

---page 22---

[] ...Or rather, exactly what
[] Teigu does this person have?

[] I've only seen weapon or armor types, but it does not seem like it's expressed.
[] Anyway I have to take a closer look.

"" Hmm.

"" Ohh...?
"" It's unexpectedly tough, huh. // It looks like it'll be interesting.
"" ...Erm,

"" over at that guy's head, // doesn't it look really brittle?
"" Yeah, // my thoughts exactly.

---page 23---

"" Like I thought, we really are compatible!

() Grau Horn!
* German for Grey Horn.

"" Oh...?
"" Still being stubborn I see.

---page 24---

"" Ohhhh!

"" Tatsumi?!

"" GYAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!

---page 25---

"" Nicely done.

"" However, you showed me something nice, I think I'm falling deeper in love with you...
"" Though I'm already the one who's deeper in love...
() Even though it's a rare chance that I shout out the name of my sure-kill technique...

"" There's another one!!

---page 26---

"" Leave it to me
"" to give it a death befitting of it.

---page 27 + 28---

() Hagel
() Sprung!!
* German for "Hail Leap" or something.

"" Wh...
"" What a way of fighting...

---page 29---

"" The scale is totally different...

[] This is...
[] the ability of the Empire's Strongest...

[] How are you going to kill her--
[] Akame...

---page 30---

"" It looks like the fighting stopped after those 2.

"" I guess we can say that this is the hiding place of the new Hazard Types.

"" Even so, this is troubling.
"" What do we do after break time ends?

"" First we should explore the surroundings.
"" It's necessary to find out a lot of things.
"" That's true...
"" there are too many mysteries right now.

"" If we panic, we'll just end up self-destructing. // Let's proceed calmly.
"" Understood!
"" Let's go!

---page 31---

[] ...What am I doing, instinctively replying immediately.
[] This person is an enemy, you know...

[] Yeah...
[] it doesn't resemble...

---page 32---

---page 33---

"" Hah...

"" The day ended while we were exploring...
"" But it was fun!

"" And, this place became clear.

"" Right now, the place that we're at is
"" an uninhabited island even more southeast than the Empire.

---page 34---

"" Eh... // It...it...it's far southeast?!
"" That's right.

"" Even the timezone deviates far from the Empire.
"" From our exploration during the day, the flora and fauna we saw were listed in some of the documents, and they're

all native to the far south.

"" The decisive factor is the position of the stars.
"" Looking at them, we can roughly know our location.

"" We were sent so far away, huh.

"" In other words...
"" we can say that the 2 of us are alone on this uninhabited island.

---page 35---

"" Now then, what do you want to do, Tatsumi? // It's your destiny.
"" Choose yourself:
[] 1) It's not a bad idea for the 2 of us to live here for some time.
2) We must return to the Empire no matter what and live together over there.
3) Please hug me.
"" There's no room for me to choose at all!

"" You're a boring guy.
"" ...Or rather, somehow you're too composed about this.

"" I happen to know a way to return,
"" so rest assured.

"" Oo!

"" However...Tatsumi will have to help out,
"" got it?
"" Ye...
"" Yes!

---page 36---

[] I have an intensely bad premonition, but
[] a chance to escape won't come even if I make a ruckus about escaping.

[] I'll bet on it!
() The 2 of them's cooperative play are as expected...following in next issue! https://mangahelpers.com/t/soranokira/releases/34454 Translation: Area no Kishi 90 2012-05-08T13:16:32+00:00 soranokira admin@mangahelpers.com
Reserved for Endless Abyss

Legend:
[] = box, narration/announcer or thoughts
"" = speech
// = split bubbles
() = small text, either outside or inside bubbles.
<> = sfx (if I tl it)

Line break = different panel. Bubbles in the middle might belong to either panel on my whim.

---cover---

Story: Igano Hiroaki
Art: Tsukiyama Kaya

Left extras: (Chinese raws)
(Right) Tsukiyama
(Left) Igano
[] When Tsukiyama was young, he knew of a kid who liked to say "Life request". He often said "This is my life's request, please lend me 10 yen!" kind of things, but that was only because he wanted to buy ice, and happened to be short of 10 yen. Now that I think back, his life is really cheap...
-Tsukiyama Kaya

[Text/Summary on the back]
After the intense match with Shounan University Affiliated ended, the match between the one Kakeru and the others gaze at, the school that garners the most attention, is the favorite that Takajou is in, Kamakura Academy, and the champion school led by Asuka, Youin Academy, kicks off! The Kanagawa Prefecturals of the Interhigh heats up!

4koma title: Instinct

() The striker must not hesitate, and move according to his instincts!

() Move according to instincts...
<> kya!

() Move according to instincts...
<> kya!

() Move according to...
<> *impact*
"" You're not even a striker!
"" Give. It. Back--!
() This is also considered instinct.
"" Confiscated.
() Snacks

---page 2---

Story: Igano Hiroaki
Art: Tsukiyama Kaya

---page 3---
(Character page, text box from right to left)
[] Enoshima High Soccer Club

[] Nakayama Kouta
Midfielder, came from the same middle school as Kakeru.

[] Matoba Kaoru
Forward with speed and technique.

[] Takase Michirou
Forward post player.

[] Araki Ryuuichi
Midfielder recognized by Suguru as a genius.

[] Mishima Nana
Childhood friends with Suguru and Kakeru, nicknamed Seven. Is with the soccer club as a manager, but also a soccer girl genius known as "Little Witch".

[] Aizawa Kakeru
Enters the Enoshima High School Soccer Club as a bench player, but participates as a Striker that changes the flow and the situation. Although he's still a little weak in dribbling, but thanks to Seven's special training, the "Phantom Feint" is nearing completion!

[] Iwaki Teppei
Coach.

---page 4---

[] Shounan University Affiliated High School Soccer Club

[] Hibino Kouichi
Childhood friend of Kakeru and Nana.

[] Honda Michael
One of Kanagawa's best Defender.

[] Kamakura Academy Soccer Club

[] Saeki Yuusuke
Kakeru's former teammate.

[] Kunimatsu Hiromi
Captain of Kakeru and the others in Kamakura Middle School.

[] Takajou Akira
Japan's Representative by age with real skill.

[] Youin Academy Soccer Club

[] Asuka Tooru
Japan's Representative by age, Kanagawa's Regular. No.1 Defender

[] Mine Ayaka
Clinical Psychologist. Suguru and Kakeru's attending physician.

[] Aizawa Suguru
The one anticipated to shoulder the future of Japan's football, but passed away in an unfortunate accident. His heart was transplanted into the mortally injured Kakeru and his belief was inherited as well.

[] Leonardo Silver
Was Suguru's rival. Brazil's child prodigy.

[] Summary
Only the match with Shounan University Affiliated is left to reach the best 8 of the Kanagawa Prefecturals of the Interhigh! When troubled with the hard defense of the "Four Arrows" led by Honda Michael, Hibino's Free Kick also scored. However, Shounan University Affiliated's method of deliberately getting a foul riled up Enoshima High's Eleven! Then, Araki scored an equalizer, and Kakeru pulled off the Phantom Feint on a 1v1 with Hibino, turning the tables around!

---page 5---

Contents:
#90 Final Feint
#91 Truth
#92 Strength
#93 Victory Aftermath
#94 Sagami Gaura
#95 Astonishment
#96 Fertility
#97 Confession
#98 Heart

(Oh my, chapter 97, is that what I hope it'd be? No of course. <insert trollface>)

[] *This story is fictional, and has no relation to any real person, organization, event etc.
[From Weekly Shounen Magazine Year 2008 combined Issue no. 21.22 till Year 2008 Issue no. 30]

---page 6---

#90 Final Feint

---page 7---

---page 8---

[] Goaaaaal!
[] It's decided! Remaining time is 4 minutes!

[] Purebred Striker - Aizawa Kakeru has decided it at last!

---page 9---

[] 2-1!

[] Reversal Go-al!

---page 10---

[] Even so, the best part is what led to the reversal goal,
[] that phenomenal feint!

[] After the match the other day, I investigated the truth of // the "Disappearing Feint" that created a decisive chance.

[] That's right, it's the former Japan representative, who played Forward in the previous J League match against Holland,
[] "Lefty Monster" Ogura Takafumi's specialty, a miracle heel feint named the "Ogu Feint".

[] That is the move Aizawa used on a 1-on-1 against Hibino when
[] Hibino rushed out after Aizawa received a pass on the right side of the goal. // At that moment, Aizawa made a gesture as though he was looking at the ball as his feet...

[] which captured Hibino's gaze!

[] However, the ball was already no longer there,

[] but was kicked by the heel moving forward,
[] and pushed by Hibino's back!

---page 11---

[] From Hibino's eyes, the ball must've seemed to have completely disappeared.

[] As Hibino spaces out from losing sight of the ball, Aizawa quickly passes him. // When the ball that sneaked past returns to Aizawa's feet, the goalkeeper is the only opponent left!
[] After that, all's left is to observe the goalkeeper's movements calmly and score.

[] It truly is fantastic soccer from Enoshima High,
[] especially the super play shown by Aizawa!

[] The defender is sandwiched between the ball and the player that were separated,
[] and the trick move that reappeared looks like the Greek letter "Φ phi",

[] hence I would like to call this the "Φ Phi trick"!
T/N: I'm pretty sure we preferred it to be called the Phantom Feint. It actually sounds cooler.

---page 12---

"" Nice one Yamanashi!
"" Enoshima High's Furutachi-!
"" Phi trick! Aizawa's amazzzzzing!

"" Che! Looks like your time to shine!
"" Aha, I did it!

(All the small black bolded text reads *pant* for the next few panels)

---page 13---

"" Hibino! It's kickoff, there's still 5min if we include injury time.
"" They scored 2 points with 10 minutes remaining, there's no reason we can't do it too!
"" Got it!

"" Attack! // Let's show them that we're not all about defense!
"" Yeah!

"" Yosh, there's still 5 minutes left! Let's go finish things!
"" Yeah!

"" Don't be complacent! Keep the intention of getting even 1 more point, // attacking is the best defense!
"" Got it!

---page 14---

[] You're an amazing fellow.
[] I always knew that
[] you were not just Suguru-san's little brother.

[] I knew that my rival is you...
[] all along...

"" Hibino!
[] That's right...

[] I wanted to clash with you once more like that time,
[] that's why I Came back!

[] Shounan University Affiliated's movements have changed!
[] Everyone, including the "Four Arrows", have begun moving forward and to participate in the offense!

---page 15---

"" Hibino!
"" Damn.

"" Uoooooo!
"" I won't let it end like this!

[] The fast running defender who has successfully sealed off Matoba's dribble on the right side the entire match...
[] one of the "Four Arrows", Nishio Daisaku dribbles forward!

"" I won't let you go!
[] What the, it's Matoba! Winger Matoba, who rarely participates in defense, is // marking Nishio like he wants to settle the debt of being sealed off!

"" Damn!

[] The long ball of desperation is...

[] Tsukumo seems to be hanging on to it, but as expected, he can't catch up to it...

---page 16---

"" Why this---!

[] He stopped it-! How swiftfooted! // The ball that was going to become a goal kick no matter how you see it was barely stopped a few meters before the end line!

"" Why this!
"" Urya!!

[] It's a cross!
[] And the defenders and midfielders of both teams regardless are running after this ball!

---page 17---

[] Truly an all-out war! And...now, 35 minutes has passed on my watch!
[] Injury time is 1 minute!

[] Is Enoshima High getting away with it?!

[] Or is Shounan University Affiliated going to catch up?!

[] Shounan University Affiliated is attacking fiercely without caring for appearances!

[] Outperform us, Enoshima High Eleven!

---page 18---

[] The best 8 is right in front of our eyes!

"" Crap!

"" Damn it!

[] Oh, Honda fell!
[] The tenacity of Shounan University Affiliated's entire team's offense is stopped for now by Sawamura's foul!

"" Sorry.
"" Don't mind, Sawamura-san. // There's no choice but to let him fall in the area.
"" Yeah, but still.

---page 19---

[] Now...it's Hibino's turn! It's probably Shounan University Affiliated's last chance to attack in this match.
[] Is the Canon Freekick going to go in?!

"" Let's settle this.

"" Everybody form a wall! It's going to be time up after we block this!

"" Aizawa, move slightly right.
"" Araki and Oda, care more about your surroundings than the wall!

"" ...

[] Now, it's probably Shounan University Affiliated's last chance.
[] Is Hibino's Canon gonna explode?

---page 20---

[] Or, is Enoshima High going to pull through and win...?!

"" Why...

"" It's coming!

"" you...

"" ...!!

---page 21---

"" bastardsssssssssssss!!!

"" What?!

[] We were wrong!

[] It's a ground crawling ball!

---page 22---

"" Da...mn...itttttt!

[] It exited underneath the wall...
"" Equalize!

---page 23---

[] It was stopped!

[] Lee Akitoshi's super save by jumping right horizontally! The rebounded ball is...

[] cleared by Oda!

---page 24---

(Yay nothing to tl here)

---page 25---

[] And the long whistle echos across--!

"" ...

---page 26---

"" We did it---!
[] The match ends--!

[] 2v1! Re~ver~sal~Vic~tory--!!

---page 27---

[] And Enoshima High

[] enters the best 8~~!!

[bottom right box]
Interhigh - Kanagawa Prefecturals
Tournament Finals Round 1
(0-0)
Enoshima High School 2 (2-1) 1 Shounan University Afilliated High School

Second Half 27 minute Araki Second Half 5 minute Hibino -> Honda
Second Half 31 minute Aizawa
 https://mangahelpers.com/t/soranokira/releases/34284 Translation: Body Double puts on a Skirt! Oneshot 2012-04-19T15:00:33+00:00 soranokira admin@mangahelpers.com
Reserved for Village Idiot Scans


Legend:
[] = box, narration or thoughts
"" = speech
// = split bubbles
() = small text, either outside or inside bubbles.
<> = sfx (if I tl it)

Line break = different panel. Bubbles in the middle might belong to either panel on my whim.

---page 1---

[] Right now, the me in front of my eyes is,
[] strong, cool,

(top left text) Kagemusha wa Skirt wo Haite!
(bottom right text) The identity of the girl who appeared gallantly is...?!
[] and very beautiful.

---page 2---

[] But...

"" Str...strong...
"" Hmph!
"" Urgh...

"" Are these people after my life as well...?

"" Ah, that's right, damned pigs that get carried away are a hundred years too early to be my opponent!
<> *stomp*
<> *stomp*
[] But, this definitely isn't me...
"" Nigyaaahh!
Alternative: Gaaaahhh!
T/N: I'm not sure if Nigyaah is a 'character' trait of yelling or not.

<> *impact*
"" Bu-!

"" What are you doing, Princess!?

---page 3---

"" That's my line! I won't use such coarse language and I'm not that violent!

[] That person is a "body double" with my appearance,
"" ...
() Not that violent...?

"" Got it, Kotarou? You need to behave more femininely like me, ok?
"" Eh~~ more femininely? But you know,
[] and

"" I think that I'm more feminine than you, Princess <3
[] a guy.

---page 4---

Title: Kagemusha wa Skirt wo Haite! (Body Double puts on a skirt!)
Top left: The other me is...
Left: a guy!?
Bottom: Cooler than that cute appearance,
Bottom: it's the grand entrance of the latest action comedy!
Bottom left: Aoki Aki

---page 5---

[] Why did we end up in such a complicated situation...
[] Houjou Family Main Residence

<> *katonk*

"" Ageha,
"" you are being targeted.
[] Houjou Group President Houjou Hideo

"" It's completely spring now, huh...
"" It's the season where there's an increase in the no. of people uttering strange things. It's troublesome isn't it, father?
[] Houjou Ageha (Real)

"" ...
<> *katonk*

---page 6---

"" Don't group me with those group of sugar-high people making merry*!!
T/N: She's saying he's sugar-high and has gone a little crazy, and is making up stories to be festive.
() Noooooo!
<> *smack*
"" Then, what sort of reaction do you expect me to have?! // In the first place, what's the point of telling a mere high school girl that she's being targeted?!

"" It's a long-awaited meal together too...

"" Forgive me, Ageha.
"" But, it's the truth.

"" In the unknown side of history, the bodies of the females of the Houjou family have always been entrusted with and protected the "inheritance". // The Houjou family's, which has been destroyed once during the warring states period, prosperity is due to the power of this "inheritance",
"" and, the one that is entrusted with the "power" that gives prosperity, is you, Ageha.
[] Somehow, it seems like a Zashiki Warashi...*
T/N: Google it if you seriously don't know.

---page 7---

"" That Grand Advisor Hideyoshi* is also after the "inheritance", and wants to attack and decimate us, the Houjou family as well.
T/N: *I took some liberties here. Taikou(Grand Advisor) refers to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, but also appears to be his title, 'father of the Imperial advisor'.
"" That damn annoying monkey!
<> *grr*
[] Eh? Father sure is irritated about it even though he married into the family.*
T/N: He married into the family so he's like an outsider, in Japanese custom.
(Note below panel 1:) *Toyotomi Hideyoshi is not a monkey, he's a human.

[] Grr...talking about Hideyoshi makes the wound that I received from a monkey when I was young hurt.
[] Unjustified Resentment

"" Then, I don't want that "inheritance" of mine. Who should I give it to?
<> *munch*
<> *munch*
"" I'd rather not die after all.
<> *doomed*
[] Apologize to your ancestors right now, my daughter!

"" It's not such a simple matter. // Once the "power" has been entrusted, it can only be retrieved when the host dies.
"" What's with that...?

"" In order for this mighty "power" to not be misused,
"" it is sealed with the power of the Houjou female's blood.

"" I see, so in order to release the seal, I'm being targeted...?

"" That...that's right.

---page 8---

"" It's enough, I no longer know what to retort after you.
() As I thought, when spring comes, your head becomes messed up...
<> *turn*
"" Like I said, all of it is true!

"" Looks like the information was correct.

"" What? Who is it?!

"" Oh, it's just a maid.

<> *fwip*
"" Houjou Ageha, I'll be taking your life!

"" Wha-?
"" No!

---page 9---

<> *chink*

<> *blocks*

---page 10---

"" Tch, I was under interrupted.
[] What? What? Did a ninja event show start or something?

<> *charge*

<> *chink*

<> *fwip*

<> *clang*
<> *clang*

---page 11---

"" Curses~ I'll have all the SP's members' necks for letting the assasin infiltrate.
[] Ah...I really am being targeted...

"" ...so, who's the other black haired girl?
"" That is the Fuuma* Ninja who worked for us Houjou family for generations. // Also, he isn't a girl, you know.
T/N: *Fuuma = Wind Demon

"" Eh?

"" He is part of the Fuuma Clan, the 15th generation head,
"" Fuuma Kotarou-kun!

---page 12---

"" Yup, good job Kotarou-kun.
<> *click*

"" Erm...
"" Thank you for saving me.

"" Hmph. You should feel more thankful, receiving protection from this super first-class expert shinobi,
"" princess!

[] Uwah. What an elitist gaze.
"" Prin...cess...

"" ...wait, father, are you serious about making this guy my bodyguard?!

"" That is so, but it's slightly different.

"" He will...
<> *pon*

---page 13---

"" be your body double, Ageha.

"" HUH?!!
"" The great me is suitable for anything. But you know, the problem seems to be that I'm even cuter than the real thing.

<> *vein pop*

---page 14---

"" Father! My eyes and personality aren't that bad! I'm also taller than him by 2 millimeters! // We don't look alike at all!
"" No, that is...
"" But, princess,

"" Wh-what?

"" our bust size are the same.

<> *kaboom*

(Letter in background) Kill
[] Certain Kill - Chopping Board Crush!

---page 15---

"" I'm not crying ok. It's just that water is flowing out of my eyes.
"" To be able to defeat me in one strike...you're pretty good...
<> *twitch*
<> *twitch*

"" In the first place...

"" if my body double is around, what am I going to do?
"" I didn't overlook that.

<> *next to*
"" Huh?!

"" Then, I'll be counting on you guys.
<> *thud*
<> *thud*
"" Eh? Eh?! What's going on?!

[] Elegant* glasses
T/N: Can also be 'Just-for-show', but kanji play here is probably giving it dual meaning on purpose.

[] Hair color change

[] Hairstyle change

---page 16---

"" Hm...hmph. Well it's pretty ok. But I'm still a hundred times cuter.
[] Why are you even comparing...?

---page 17---

"" Wait a minute, that means, I have to live as someone else?!
"" Yeah, starting from the high school entrance ceremony.

"" How can that be?! I wanted to be with my middle school friends!

"" I beg you, Ageha.
"" Fa...father...

"" I'm powerless. I had the same duty to protect your mother, but I failed to protect her and caused her death...
"" Now that I've lost your mother, I can't lose you as well.

"" If that's going to be the case, I'll use the Houjou Group's approximately 15 million elite bodyguards to protect you!

---page 18---

<> *clench*
"" I...I understand already.
<> *rises*
"" Really, Ageha?

"" So, stop having bodyguards over at the entrance to the Tokyo Metropolitan area!
() How am I going to live like that...
"" But it's better to be perfectly and completely safe...

"" Hmph, be at ease. I alone will be more than enough.
<> *thud*

"" I'll protect you even if I have to give up my life,
"" Chopping Board Princess!

"" That's right, I'll be relying on you,
"" Pervert homosexual-kun!

<> *threatening atmosphere*
"" Kukuku...
"" Fufufu...
[] Eh? It looks like the things I have to worry about have increased...

---page 19---

"" Though, to be attacked on the first day of my high school life... // Ninjas and assasins really exist, huh.
"" ...or rather, where are you walking on, you stupid ninja.
"" That's because I am one with the shadows.

"" Shinobi is an occupation that has existed until now, undertaking dirty work that is not recorded down in the history textbooks.
"" Rather, in this modern information age, it is the government and businesses who need us.

"" If they exist, then it is only a matter of time before we are busted...
"" Perhaps. Well, even if we're busted,
<> *jump*

"" I'll just beat them until they forget about it!
<> *smack*
"" Stop that...

"" If that's no good, I can freely use Fuuma Ninjutsu* to brainwash or modify their memories.
T/N: *Ninja Techniques
"" But, if it fails, their memory until now will be completely wiped <3
[] What's with the refreshing smile when talking about heresy things as though it's normal girls talk...

---page 20---

"" Ah.
"" Morning, Ageha.

"" Morning, Suzu.

"" ?

[] Crap! I did it unconsciously by habit!
[] The me right now is meeting Suzu for the first time!

"" Sorry, Suzu.
"" That girl is a little 'that' because she was a little high about becoming a high school student, but don't mind it.
[] What?! How does me being a very pitiful child follow at all?!

"" Oh, so that's what it was!
[] So you were convinced my friend.
"" Speaking of that, you didn't come for the entrance ceremony, right? Introduce us, Ageha.

---page 21---

"" This girl is my distant blood relative, Suzuki Himeko-san.
<> *nervous*
<> *nervous*
"" My family is looking after her because both of her parents went overseas to work.
"" Ni-nice to meet you.

"" So you're Hime-chan, nice to meet you! I'm Fujiwara Suzune, // just call me Suzu.
"" Ok.
[] Sorry, I know you very well.

"" and, Hime is my house's maid and has been my manservant <3
(BG text) I'm sorry, Master...
"" Who's a manservant?! I've not heard of such an inner setting!
"" Maid and manservant?!
"" Setting?!
<> *Heart Throb*

"" As expected of our Ageha, the adult, knowing things that high school students don't. Although you don't have breasts.
[] What are you talking about, my friend.
"" That's right! Why don't you show me how you look as a maid when I go over to play next time, Hime-chan?
"" Ok... // su-sure...

<> *guhh*
[] Anyway, it's shocking that my identity wasn't busted by my friend...

---page 22---

<> *thunk*

"" Wow.
<> *spin*
<> *spin*
<> *stop*

"" Was Houjou that athletic?
"" You were from the same middle* as her? Introduce us.
T/N: *same middle school, but abbreviated. (Onaji Chuugaku -> Onachuu)

---page 23---

"" When did that Ageha...is that her high school debut?
"" Is that so...?
[] That idiot is standing out too much...

"" Next, Suzuki!
"" Here.
[] Ok, me too.

<> *slip*

<> *roll roll bang*

"" Owwie...

"" Deja vu! It's like seeing Houjou when she was in middle school again!
<> *murmur*
<> *murmur*
"" That girl is cute too! Who is she?
[] Crap...so princess had such amazing athletic sense*...
T/N: This is him thinking sarcastically.
() Even though it's still too early to be the straight man.*
T/N: Google for Manzai/Tsukkomi.

---page 24---

"" Are you ok, Hime-chan?
"" I'm fine. Before we change, let me go get a plaster from the classroom.

"" Houjou-san, isn't it bad for you to be changing here?
<> *wow*
<> *slam*

"" But it's troublesome to go to the changing room.

<> *woohoo*

"" Besides, I don't mind being seen at all <3

---page 25---

"" But I mind!!
<> *clunk*
"" Ah~

"" Suzuki~ damn you~ (tears)
"" A guy's romance~
"" Hime's so mea~n (monotone)
"" Shut your trap!
[] Although they don't know about his real identity, for their bodies to get this excited, boys really are idiots.

[] 1-A

"" ...and the two disappeared.
T/N: lit. 'and the two's appearance were no longer there.'
"" That was an excellent translation, Suzuki-san.
"" Thank you very much.

---page 26---

"" Then, let's move on and have the top student of the entrance ceremony, Houjou-san, translate the next part for us.
[] Come to think of it, is Kotarou ok in his studies?

"" Before that, Sensei, can you please look into my eyes?
"" Oh, did something get into your eyes?

"" ?

"" Ei!
<> *shine*

<> *dizzy*
"" Ah...

---page 27---

"" H-how foolish of me to think of teaching someone as outstanding and beautiful as Houjou-san! I was too presumptuous, // I should be sorry I was even born.
"" No no, I'm glad that you understand, Sensei.
[] Wait a minute!! What did you do now Fuuma Ninja?!

"" Seriously, doing messed up things like that,
"" he's not acting like my body double at all.

"" That is regrettable.
<> *shock*
"" Wait...wha...
"" What are you doing here Kotarou?!

---page 28---

"" You want a girl to say such embarassing things out loud?
<> *blush*
"" Shut up you homosexual.

"" Why are you here in the girls toilet you pervert, pervert, pervert!!!
<> *snap*

"" kukuku...a pervert, huh.

"" Then, it's fine if I go into the boys toilet in this appearance and get the pervert treatment?
"" Yo.
<> *threatening atmosphere*
"" Urgh.

"" ...what's with that...

---page 29---

"" Anyway, you're doing it to make fun of me because it's amusing isn't it?! Idiot!!

<> *shock*

"" Kotarou you baldie!
<> *slam*
<> *Nervous*
"" Bal...baldie...

"" She didn't have to get so angry, right?
"" I was also fairly nervous about entering the girls toilet, you know.

---page 30---

"" Aha, she's finally alone.
"" *croak*

<> *ding dong dang*

"" Ah~ 6th period is over. To think I ditched class on the first day...

"" I guess I said a little too much~...
"" He is taking my place to protect me from those targeting me after all.

"" But he did so many extra things that's not his job...
<> *roll over*

---page 31---

"" Even though all I want is to live a normal high school life.

"" Oh well...
"" I should go back to where everyone is.

"" Ah, Hime-chan, where did you go?
"" Ditching class so quickly is bad.

---page 32---

"" Why is everyone staying back?
"" Well,

"" Hime-chan couldn't come to the entrance ceremony, right?
"" We should at least take a class group photo.

"" Ageha said that.

[] What's with that...
[] I thought he was just making me look absolutely foolish.

[] Even though he is in danger
[] and can die any time...

"" But, I'm glad.
[] What's with him, acting cool like that...
"" Eh?!

---page 33---

"" Ageha is still the same nice person she was
"" in middle school!

[] He really
[] is an idiot...
"" Yup.

---page 34---

"" But you know, Houjou, who said that, has been missing since 6th period.
"" Eh?!
"" But I don't think she's the type to ditch class...

"" What's wrong, Hime-chan?
<> *dash*
[] Don't tell me, another assasin...?

"" Sorry everyone, please wait a while longer!
"" I'll go and search for Ageha!

"" Wait for me, Ageha-chan!
<> *flop*

---page 35---

<> *hop*
"" *croak*
<> *thud*
"" Wait for what?!

(Eyepatch bandana text) Poison
"" Ah~ I want to kill Ageha-chan so much that my body is itching <3

"" As if I'll die from an ambush by a catfish monster!
[] Which syndicate hired the Watari Ninjas?
"" That's rude, it's not a catfish but a tadpole you know.
"" As a ninja, you should be accompanied by either a giant frog or snake you see.
"" Then come after at me when it becomes an adult! And also...

---page 36---

"" don't be so conceited!

"" Here!
<> *fwip*

<> *thunk*

<> *fsshhh*
"" Hm~m, so Ageha-chan was a ninja too~<3

[] What?! The kunai...this guy?!

---page 37---

"" ?!
<> *suddenly appear*

<> *bam*
"" Wha-?!

<> *fsshhh*
<> *fsshhh*
"" Fufu, you know, I love to kill girls slowly.
[] Damn it, I can't gather my strength, this guy's body is dampened with poison.

"" Kotarou...?!

"" ...wait, what are you hugging?!
<> *smack*
"" You're mistaken!

---page 38---

"" That catfish monster and weird woman are assasins?
"" ... // you idiot!! If you are here then it's meaningless!
"" What do you mean by idiot?! You don't even have a weapon!
"" A girl's tears is already a weapon by itself!
"" Don't say meaningless stuff that I don't understand!

"" Besides...
<> *slow movement*

"" there's a lot of secrets in a girl's skirt.
<> *ta-dah*
"" Girls don't have such a disturbing* secret!
T/N: Some kanji wordplay here, it can mean both disturbing and dangerous.

---page 39---

"" Hold on, your chest can be seen. Wouldn't it be good to somehow cover it first?
"" It's fine even if I'm seen.

"" Ahahahaha, that's right, there's no value in seeing such a small chest!
<> *doom*

[] Such a small chest(omission)... there's no value...there's no value...no breasts die...no breasts die...(people with) no breasts should die?!
<> *doom*

<> *bam*
<> *foam*
"" Eh? Why are you angry?
"" I'm just thinking of my friends and getting pissed off for them!!!

---page 40---

"" You are my type of cute girl as well, but I'll be troubled if you interfere so I'll make you be good!

"" Kyaa!
<> *crunch*
"" Princess!

"" I'm alright, so quickly defeat that guy,
"" Kotarou!

"" Yeah!
[] Even so, attacking the poison lady directly will be like the kunai just now all over again...

"" Then, I'll start by defeating that catfish!
"" It's a tadpole!

---page 41---

<> *slip*
"" Eh?

"" Damn~ looks like it was skillfully repelled.
"" Ahaha, you're mistaken. We didn't move a step at all.

"" I scattered a poison in the air which disrupts your senses, that's why you couldn't grab the sense of distance.

[] Looks like a more difficult opponent than I thought.

"" Now you should understand how futile it is to resist?
"" Fufufu, I'm looking forward to seeing the sort of voice a cute girl like Ageha-chan would cry out with <3

---page 42---

[] This guy...?!

<> *bounce*
"" Now, come into my breasts and cry out with a cute voice, Ageha-chan <3
"" *croak*

<> *squeeze*
"" I've caught you!

"" Kotarou!

"" ?!
"" This is a decoy?!

"" My bad, but I can't meet your expectations.
"" That's because, I am

---page 43---

"" a boy!

[] Why (did you reveal) your identity...*
T/N: Words in brackets are not said but hinted.

---page 44---

<> *bam*
"" Iyaaaaaahhhh, a boy...?!!
[] Really no bust
[] Underwear for males

"" Eh...What's going on?
"" Hmph, as I thought.

"" Since you kept going on and on about girls, I wanted to see what sort of reaction you would have towards a boy.

"" Aaah~~I've been touched by a boy, I've been tainted~~I'm gonna rot~~and die~~!!
"" Stop saying that already, poison lady.

"" Now then,

"" prepare yourself, poison lady, gehehe...
<> *inch forward*
<> *inch forward*
<> *panic* x3
"" Uwah~ stay away from me!
() Even (though it's) a girls outfit...*
T/N: Words in brackets are not said but hinted.
[] Like this, all I can say is he's nothing but a pervert...

---page 45---

"" I understand, I'll stop going after you.

"" My motivation has withered knowing that Ageha-chan is a cross-dressing pervert.
<> *sigh*
<> *twitch*
"" That recognition is troublesome but...

"" Oi oi, you can't be seriously thinking that you can just go back like that right,
"" poison lady?!

"" Scary, that smile is scary, // but there's the matter of you not being able to land an attack on me, right?
"" You fool, once I understand the root of the problem here...

"" Wind?

---page 46 & 47---

"" Dressed in wind, howl, Onimaru Kunitsuna*
T/N: The name of his sword.
"" Wha...how is this...

<> *howl*

"" The poison that I scattered is wound up by the wind...

() Fuuma Zangeki Jutsu - Zero-Shiki*
T/N: Fuuma Slashing Technique - Style Zero
() "Kazaguruma"*
T/N: Insane Demon

---page 48---

<> *smash*
"" She probably won't appear again...
"" The sunset is beautiful.

"" ...Sorry Kotarou, for putting you in danger.
"" What are you talking about now. This is my job.

"" Then is proposing to take a class group photo part of your job too?

"" Th-that is, to put it into words*, to sell an obligation to princess which I will make you return it tenfold after...
T/N: lit. How do I say it. (But it sounds odd when combined as a whole sentence)
() *sweat*
"" Even so,

---page 49---

"" thank you,
"" Kotarou.

"" Y-yeah.
<> *thump*

---page 50---

"" Th-that's right, I have to free princess.
"" Yeah.
"" Ageha, Hime-chan...

"" Erm...sorry, was I intruding?

[] Ah...my friend...
[] Sexy half-naked girl
[] Tied up girl
[] you'll definitely misunderstand, huh...?

"" Hime-chan...so you really are Ageha's manservant... // but you two are a little daring to be doing this at school.
<> wow
"" Is that how it is? Are you two in such a relationship?
<> wow
"" Between two girls...
[] And so the destruction of the school building is overlooked.
[] Ah~ my normal high school life has become abnormal...

---page 51---

[] That's right! Fufufu, if we use Fuuma's memory modification...
[] ...wait, what am I thinking about?!

"" Kotarou, do something about it!
"" ...
"" I understand.

"" We~ll, everyone, this is our relationship, but please watch over us kindly <3
<> *shyness*
<> *shyness*
<> *Ohhhh~*
"" Nyaaahhh! Why are you admiting to it you idiot!

"" Today in the afternoon, there was a mysterious phenomenon where
"" a giant tadpole fell from the sky onto the field owned by Tanaka-san...
"" I wonder if those 2 are getting along...?
(Text on the left) The formation of the princess and body double combo?! We await your thoughts!

---Translator's Notes page--- (If there's not enough space on the manga itself to insert the notes)

page 6, panel 1: She's saying he's sugar-high and has gone a little crazy, and is making up stories to be festive.

page 6, last panel: Zashiki Warashi - A Japanese Youkai said to have the appearance of a child. It is said that once a zashiki-warashi inhabits a house, it brings the residence great fortune; on the other hand, should a zashiki-warashi depart, the domain soon falls into a steep decline. (from wikipedia) Ageha is referring to the part where the power grants fortune/prosperity.

page 7, panel 1: I took some liberties here. Taikou(Grand Advisor) refers to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, but also appears to be his title, 'father of the Imperial advisor'.

page 7, panel 1: He married into the family so he's like an outsider, in Japanese custom. The actual word used here is 'son-in-law'.

page 11, panel 2: Fuuma = Wind Demon

page 15, panel 6 (with the glasses): 'Elegant' can also be 'Just-for-show', but kanji play here is probably giving it dual meaning on purpose.

page 19: Ninjutsu = Ninja Techniques

page 22, last panel: *same middle school, but abbreviated. (Onaji Chuugaku -> Onachuu)

page 23, last panel: About the athletic sense: This is him thinking sarcastically.

page 23, last panel: Retorting/Tsukkomi: The straight man in Manzai (Japanese stand-up comedy) that retorts the boke (funny man).

page 25, panel 4: lit. 'and the two's appearance were no longer there.'

page 38, last panel: Some kanji wordplay here, it can mean both disturbing and dangerous.

page 43, last panel: Words in brackets are not said but hinted.

page 44, last panel: Words in brackets are not said but hinted.

page 46, panel 1: Onimaru Kunitsuna is the name of his sword. Which translates to Perfect Demon Country Rope, if you will.

page 47: About the skill name, it can be interpreted as 'Berserk Wind Demon' or 'Insane Demon'

page 48, last panel: 'to put it into words' is lit. 'How do I say it.' (But it sounds odd when combined as a whole sentence) https://mangahelpers.com/t/soranokira/releases/34283 Translation: Mortal Metal Shibagane 1 2012-04-19T14:45:16+00:00 soranokira admin@mangahelpers.com
Legend:
(Panels are separated by line breaks)
“” = New bubble
[] = Thoughts / text boxes / mike
(SL) = Small text / text in background
// = double bubble

---page 1---

---page 2---

[] Vess...

[] It's full name is "Metal Vessel*"...also known as
*furi is "Ship of Steel"

[] "Metal Vessel*",
*furi is "Blood Chalice of Steel"

[] because what is poured into it, is "Blood of Steel".

---page 3---

(SL) Author: Sadamatsu Ryuichi Illustrator: Satou Junichi
Main Mechanic Design: Kawamori Shoji Production Support: Satelight

Mortal Metal Shibagane

---page 4---

(top left red circle) Thanks to superb staff, a new generation mecha comic
Roll Out!

(SL) The single outcome that the desires of people arrived at。
(SL) Is there hope in that――?

---page 5---

---page 6---

"" Really? I'm really going to believe you, ok?

"" It's the truth.

"" I'm willing to do anything for you.
"" Iya~

"" Ahaha, that was pretty cute.
"" ...jeez.

"" Uwah!
"" It hurts!

"" Hey, don't scratch me with your nails!
"" S...sorry.

---page 7---

"" What? A blackout...?
"" I...I don't know, but...

"" ...?
"" Eh?

"" ...what is that?
"" Eek!

---page 8---

"" E...eh?
"" Eek!
"" Hold on...

"" a second...
"" Hey, wait...

"" I said wait,
"" damn it!

---page 9---

"" This is beyond gruesome...

---page 10---

"" How is it?
"" Well... // this time, thanks to the student ID, the body was identified quickly.

"" And...the guy that was present at the scene...
"" is saying // that he only saw a "skeleton".

"" ...

"" Corpse, huh...

---page 11-12---

"" Woah amazing!
"" I know her...the girl that was killed! // She dumped Tanaka recently!

"" Shhh, listen to the news.
"" The victim is Saitama Prefecture, Nishiurawa's High School student, Kanbara Sanami-san (16).
"" The statement given by the man with her // during the incident is "I do not know what exactly happened"...

"" The police has already taken measures to protect the man as an important witness of the incident, and the truth behind the case is still being investigated...
[] Unnatural death of female high school student

"" Well, but

"" Honestly, aren't there many fellows who wanted her to die? // It seems that,
"" in reality, there are a lot of people that have a grudge against that girl.
"" For real!?

---page 13---

"" Hey, Io, did you hear!?

"" ...

"" It's scary, isn't it~, the recent incidents.
"" I don't know, even I could be killed for being too cute!

"" No matter how you look at it, you belong to the side that kills, // since you keep telling the teachers to go die.
"" But they always get pissed off at my hairstyle!

---page 14---

"" It's fashion! It's my individuality! // Killing my individuality is like killing me!
"" That's why, die!

"" ...
"" But well, it's truly a ruckus this time...

"" This is already the 4th incident... // and it's even so close.

"" That's right~~~~

"" Is there any cool knight around // who can protect me~?
"" For example...

"" IO!!

---page 15---

"" Sorry I'm late!

"" Tch.
"" How long were you going to make me wait.

"" That's why I said sorry...
"" The consultation dragged on a little...// Ah, Miyabi.
"" Ahhhhh~ // heya Yuiri!

---page 16---

"" A love consultation again?

"" Yeah...pretty much. // It's about Hase-kun's feelings towards Yukina.
"" He doesn't know if he really likes her.

"" Even though I can hear his feelings // of liking her so strongly...

"" !

"" You can hear it?
"" Ah, oops... // I meant, anyone around them can see that how they feel!

---page 17---

"" Pretty much~ Hase can't even think things like fooling around.
"" Rather than that, you should just be supporting my love.

"" Miyabi's?
"" ...with who?
"" Tch.

"" Oi Yuiri, // it's about time we go.
"" Ah...ok.

"" Hmm? // The 2 of you are leaving early together?

---page 18---

"" You 2 are going to do wrong things, right!? // Be done in by the random killer!

"" ...erm, today is the debut, you see.

"" Debut~~~?
"" ...Ah I see, don't tell me...

"" That's right!
"" Our* Vess's!
TL Note: Both of them say this together, Yuiri using 'Watashi-tachi' and Io using 'Ore-tachi'

---page 19---

[] Sigma-Ciel New Mech Combined Announcement Event Location

"" Professor Jin!

"" Hey!

---page 20---

"" You sure arrived late.
"" Ehh?

"" Well, well. // Nothing can start without this plug and you 2~

"" Hey wait a second... // we had to leave school early to come you know...

"" Besides, wasn't it you who said it would be fine as long as we arrive before 17 o' clock...?
"" It's only 15 o' clock, you know...
"" Is that so?

"" Well, // forget the minor details...

---page 21-22---

"" Congratulations.

"" Today,
"" is the day your Vess stage its debut in the world.

"" ...

"" It means a lot to you 2, right?

"" To have finally made it this far,

"" aren't you going to shock the world?

---page 23-24---

[] Everyone! We're very sorry for the wait!*
TL Note: the Emcee is being very formal here.

[] The cutting-edge technology of mankind! The dream product! Metal Vessel!

[] The first New Mech Combined Announcement by the top 2 corporations officially begins!

---page 25---

"" Long time no see eh, // Professor Jin.
"" ! // Ohhh~, I believe you are Ciel's...

"" It's Shimoa.

"" Why, in the time we've not met you've... // grown fine...

"" But...this event sure is flashy.
"" As we are the top corporations, this isn't much...

"" Besides, there are big shots from many countries gathered here today, // so it is better to have bigger fireworks.

---page 26---

[] Metal Vessel... // commonly known as "Vess", are
[] those that are borne as the shape of the vehicles of the next generation...

[] Cars... // ships...planes...

[] and strategic arms as one...

---page 27---

[] FMV-10 Atalante.

"" That is my corporation's new model of strategic arms, Model Atalante.

"" How is it? It has a truly beautiful frame, doesn't it?

---page 28---

"" This FMV-10 Atalante uses // the aircraft development technology that Ciel Corporation possesses,

"" with light and strong materials for its body,

"" and both arms shaped like a bird's wings...

"" Oh my, this is simply too amazing.
"" Oh no, // this is all still within the limits of imagination...

"" But, at this rate, it's a pity the demonstration is going to end like this... // How about it?
"" Should we turn things up a notch?

"" ...what do you mean?

---page 29---

[] How is it!? Ciel's latest machine!!

[] But, // Atalante's true capability can't possibly be demonstrated with the small antics that you've seen!
[] Professor Jin over there has given us a great suggestion,

[] which is to have Sigma Corporation's new mech
[] have an actual battle with ours! Please, monitors!

---page 30---

[] This way, the capability of our corporation's Vess
[] can be seen more clearly!

"" You won't run away, right?

"" ...Well, // as expected of Ciel's new mech, // to be completed much earlier than expected...
"" Why, thank you.

"" That idiot actually...!

"" No, no.

"" I never thought the capabilities would differ so much...

---page 31---

"" Suddenly, an actual battle, huh.

"" It'll be fine...
"" right...?

"" Are you nervous?
"" I-idiot! // How can that be possible!

---page 32---

"" Hey wai-!?
"" It'll be fine...
"" !

"" Believe
"" in me and our Vess...

"" Ok...

"" Now,
"" it's time for Sigma's latest nimble strategic mech's debut!!

---page 33-34---

"" Ginco

---page 35---

---page 36---

"" ...It's ok right,
"" to beat that up.

"" Yeah...
"" there doesn't seem to be any attempts from Professor Jin to stop the... // ...fight.

"" Io! It's coming!

---page 37---

"" !!

"" Dodged, huh.

"" But, // the back is open!!

"" Damn it...the mech's too heavy...
"" Yuiri! The link is falling!

"" Sorry,
"" I got a little irritated.

---page 38---

"" Why can't it catch up!? // Are they really using their full power!?

---page 39-40---

"" Yuiri...are you alright!?
"" I told you to believe in me and this guy right!?

"" We can't let it end like this here!

"" That's right...not like this...

"" Accept my everything...*
TL Note: Are you proposing on the battlefield!?
"" Yuiri!!

"" Io's...
"" everything...

---page 41---

"" In the present condition, what is deciding the outcome is not simply the difference in efficiency.
"" ?

"" The reason we have 2 pilots is...

"" because if we assume that your corporation's Vess has always been superior in performance so far...

---page 42---

"" then Ginco,

"" has to made on an entirely different concept.

---page 43---

---page 44---

"" What!?
"" To make a revolution at that speed...!?

"" That precise reaction...

"" It's as if it's a living thing!

---page 45-46---

"" How about that.

---page 47---

"" ...tch!!

"" How can it be...

"" Impossible...

---page 48---

"" Ouch...

"" Are you alright, Io!?
"" My neck...

"" That's because you made such absurd movements...
"" !

---page 49---

"" It's the entrance to our dreams...
"" Yeah.

"" Our Vess,

"" will become the world's top runner*.
TL Note: He probably means something like "Our Vess will become the most energy efficient in the world". Top Runner Program: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?page=view&type=99&nr=38&menu=137

---page 50---

"" HAHAHAHA!!
"" Such maneuverability!
"" Reaction! // Overwhelming feeling!

"" This is what I sought for...

"" No,

"" this is what the world sought for!
"" The new generation's Vess!

---page 51---

[] -ecutive unnatural death incident investigation HQ*
TL Note: It's supposed to be consecutive I think, but signboard was cut off.

"" Hey hey, that's insane...Sigma's new mech...

"" Look...Ciel's mech's armor turned flabby... // what sort of heat was that?

"" ...heat, huh...

"" Hey, where in the world is that Combined Announcement event?
"" Eh? I believe it was at the coast... // ...eh, even the police inspector is interested in such things?
"" You're an idiot.

"" I've just got some questions to ask them.

(SL) Ginco, with Io and Yuiri together, certainly captured a great response! However, an ominous cloud lingers on the horizon...

-end-

TL Note: Leaving the line below, but not to be typesetted into the manga. It's what I got from a jp-en tl-er friend whom I consulted on.
The Ginco that Io and Yuri captured certainly received a great response! However, an ominous cloud lingers on the horizon... https://mangahelpers.com/t/soranokira/releases/34282 Translation: Family Compo 76 2012-04-19T14:40:27+00:00 soranokira admin@mangahelpers.com
Reserved for and released by Village Idiot Scans

Legend:
[] = box, narration or thoughts
"" = speech
// = split bubbles
() = small text, either outside or inside bubbles.
<> = sfx (if I tl it)

T/N: Vacation/Trip are somewhat interchangeable here due to context.
Place = Imazu, Inn = Matsuya
signboards etc. will not be tl-ed, they're pretty much based on the 2 above.
It might be beer or sake but I'll just use alcohol for all.

---page 1---
Chapter title: Shion's Graduation Trip

---page 2---

[] Spring--March, Shion successfully graduates from the Girl's High without issue.

[] If...Shion really is a guy--
[] I'm really impressed with how she managed to hide her gender from her surroundings for 3 years...

"" Shion~!

"" Risa, Mika...
"" We've already decided on the date! We'll depart next monday!

---page 3---

"" Eh? It has already been decided? You girls sure act fast~!

"" That's because Risa is more motivated in searching for the place than for her exams, right~?
"" I don't have much confidence in getting into the university of my 1st choice, so I wanted to go on a trip before the results are announced.

"" After all, if I fail to enter a university, my parents will definitely not allow me to go on a trip.
Shion: What are you saying! You'll be fine!
"" Hey, did you know? The university that I'm enrolling in has already been confirmed, but I still have to spend at least 2 weeks to convince my parents! Hey Shion, what about you? Have you obtained your parents' approval yet?

"" Ah...not yet.
() Things were pretty hectic because everyone caught a cold...

"" What!? Hey, we're not letting you back out on us on the last moment ok! My parents only agreed because I said you would be coming with us!
"" I know, I know. It'll be fine.

"" Graduation Trip!?

---page 4---

"" How cheeky~! It's understandable if you're university graduates, but why do you need to go on a graduation trip when you're only high school students!
T/N: I really want to shorten it to uni-grads. Well it actually is literally university students and not unigrads, but I think the meaning is the latter.
"" Masahiko, you're falling behind times. Now even middle school students are doing that.
"" No way, are kids these days that rich? It's all money from their parents isn't it?

"" All of you be quiet for a bit!
"" It all doesn't matter right now!

"" Well then, where are you planning on going to?

"" America...we're planning on going to New York, Chicago and Las Vegas to play for a week.

"" I...

"" I do not approve!
"" How can a whole group of girls go overseas! Even more so to the world's no.1 city in terms of crime! The people there all carry guns! What if you're attacked!?

---page 5---

"" Hey, calm down, Yukari!
() You're a little too agitated!
"" What about money!? Do you have any!? Don't I have to pay for you!? Anyway, I won't approve it!

"" It's a lie...

"" It was just a joke!
"" As if I would go tour at such places that don't suit me.

"" How about 3D2N at the Imazu Hot Springs? It's a rather reasonable short trip right?

"" Th-that's true...
"" Our aim is to relieve all the stress brought about by our exams at the hot springs. Regarding the money, I'll pay for it myself, so let me go, ok?

---page 6---

"" Well...if that's the case...it should be fine, right?
"" I guess...so.

[] A-amazing!

[] She succeeded in convincing them with a feint...

[] I wonder if I should say she's smart, or if I should she say she's devious.

() Ha...

<> *knocking sounds*

"" Masahiko, can I talk to you for a moment?
"" Ah, what is it?

---page 7---

"" I guess I fell for Shion's trick completely.

"" Are you talking about the trip?
"" Since I've already promised her, I can't take my words back...but they're all girls, so I'm still worried.
"" It will be fine. It's only 3 days after all. Besides, that's a sightseeing place.

"" But recently, there's been an increase in the no. of brutal crimes, such as crazy murderers and random slaughters...I get very worried when I think of them...
() If that's the case, wouldn't you even be unable to step out of the house?
"" Haha...

"" That's why I wish to count on you for something Masahiko...

"" Huh...?

"" Ehhhhhh!?

---page 8---

"" Ah~! We're free!
"" It finally feels like we're free from the hardships of exams!

"" You still dare to mention that Mika!? In the first place you didn't have to study since you were already recommended for a university!
"" What's with you? I know that your results are on the borderline, but you don't have to vent it out on me~!

"" Ah~! Stop talking about it already! Don't remind me about it!
"" That's why I said that we should go on the trip after the announcement of the results!
"" Uuuu~ Now that things have come down to this, I'll just have to forget everything and enjoy myself to the fullest!

---page 9---

"" What's wrong Sora? Why are you so unsettled?
"" W-well...
"" ever since Shion went out, I suddenly became...anxious...

"" You're only saying that now? Why did you have to act like such an understanding father just before she went out?
"" A-aren't you worried yourself?

"" Really now, you men are always like this at critical moments. Please pull yourself together.

"" Hey, I think the one who should pull herself together is you. Why did you only bring out 3 sets of utensils? You forgot about Masahiko!
"" It's correct like that...
() hohoho...

---page 10---

"" Woah! It looks delicious!
"" Aaa~ your's looks amazing! If I knew I would've bought claypot rice too!
"" That special bento looks great too!

"" Hey~ lemme have that~<3
"" Hey! What're you doing!

"" I'll exchange with you and give you this!
"" Mika~ you're doing this because you know I hate that right!?

---page 11---

"" Ah~!? Masahi...

"" What's with you? Don't scare people like that!
"" What happened?

"" Eh? Isn't that Shion?

"" What a beauty!
"" Huh? Someone you know?

"" That is...Yanagiba...Masami...
"" She is...a senior...of the university...that I'm going to...

---page 12---

"" Uwaah~ That's nice! To think that the university that Shion is going to would have such a pretty senior!
Masami Thanks for the compliment! Are you girls on a graduation trip?
"" That's right! We were going to the Imazu Hot Springs!

"" Oh? What a coincidence! I'm also heading there!

"" Is that so? Then let's go together!
"" That's right, it'll be more fun with more people, don't you think so too Shion?

"" Really? Then please excuse the intrusion.

"" ...Senior.

"" I need to talk to you...
"" Shion...?

---page 13---

"" It's mom right!? Mom told you to come watch out for us right!?

"" Bingo! Aunt Yukari was worried about you girls and asked me to come look after you girls, and make sure nothing happens!
"" You're still speaking like a woman! And what's with this get-up!?

"" This is Aunt Yukari's idea.
() Now that I take a closer look...
() this get-up...with a male's voice...is a little creepy.
"" She said that rather than following you as a male, it would be less conspicuous if I dressed up as a woman...either way I also didn't want to do it like this!

"" Never thought that you'd confess so easily.

"" I guess so...

"" If I sneaked around, I might be labeled as a pervert, so I was thinking we might as well go together as a group as it would be easier and more fun.
"" That's not funny at all!!

---page 14---

"" As if a vacation that's being monitored by my parents can be any fun! Go back!
"" Wa-wait! I don't intend to monitor you at all!
"" What do you mean by that!?

"" Aunt Yukari's worried but I know you'll be safe as you are.
"" Besides...

"" why would I worry about someone who's going to turn into (turn back?) a guy in university?
"" Just that, since Aunt Yukari is counting on me, how can I go back?

"" Think about it, how can I follow you like this for 3 days?
"" That's why I decided to enjoy this vacation. You can just treat me as a woman and let me tag along. I won't disturb you girls!

"" H-hey..Shion?
"" Even if I don't let you tag along, you will still come along right?
"" Yup.

---page 15---

"" I got it already. Well then, I'll have you help out!! // Really, you get a lot bolder when you dress up as a woman don't you!
"" Hehehe...

"" Wah~ the air's so fresh!
"" To think we had to change trains thrice! It's so tiring...I can't wait to get to the inn and have a good meal!

"" That's right, where are you staying at, Miss Masami?
"" I'm staying Matsuya Inn.

"" Wow, the same as us, what a coincidence! Then we can all eat together!
"" Eh~ really?

"" Coincidence...huh?

---page 16---

"" Whew...so tiring.

"" Never knew that acting as a girl in front of girls would be so tiring...
"" Anyway, it looks like it's going to be difficult to enjoy this trip...

"" Miss Masami~!

---page 17---

"" Wah~ the scenery here is great!
"" Please excuse the intrusion~
"" Haha...please come in...

"" Oh, Senior, your hair appears to be a little messy.
() Wah~ so pretty~!
"" Wah!
"" Shut it! You girls should've knocked before coming in!

"" This room sure is nice~ it's so much better than ours!
"" Amazing~ let's have dinner over here!
"" You're right~
"" This was the only room available, since it was a last minute reservation!
() Why are you girls deciding things on your own?

"" Miss Masami! We have a request!
"" The 3 of us are sharing a room,
"" and it's smaller than this room!

"" So we're hoping that one of us can come sleep with you.
T/N: please leave the wrong-sounding part untouched in this sentence, for lols.

"" That way, the other 2 can have more space, and you won't be so lonely right?

"" You wouldn't mind so much if it's Shion right?

---page 18---

"" Sl-sleeping with Shion?
"" Shion won't object, right?

"" That's right, I have no problems.

"" For real...?

---page 19---

"" Cheers!

"" Fuwah~
"" Hey, hey.
"" Congratulations on our graduation!
"" We can finally drink openly!
"" Risa can drink more and more openly, right~

"" I'm not stopping you girls from drinking, but since you're still underaged, try not do drink too much, k?

"" So conservative~ Senior, today's special! So it's fine!
"" Don't go overboard, since you have low alcohol tolerance just like your dad.

"" Now now, don't say such things.
"" Here, 1 more cup!

---page 20---

"" Uuuu~ I guess I really have to monitor them.

"" Ok! Let's go to the hot springs!
"" Open air bath!

"" I think let's forget about it tonight, since we've all had alcohol.
"" Open air, open air!
"" Shio~n, Shion, Wake up~ It's time for hot springs!

"" It's hopeless, this girl can't be woken up...
"" Oh well~ it can't be helped~ let's~ go~!

"" Jeez, and I already told her not to push herself.

---page 21---

"" Miss Masami! Let's go~!
T/N: "Let's go" is said is English.
"" H-hey! I think I'm not going tonight!

"" It's fine, let's go together!
"" W-wait!

"" Hot springs~ hot springs~

"" This is bad~! I'll be found out once I strip!

"" What's wrong Miss Masami? Hurry up!
"" Even if you say "hurry up"...

---page 22---

"" G-go on ahead! I need the toilet!

"" I'm saved...for the time being...
<> Haa
<> Haa
<> Haa
"" But what am I going to from here on!?

"" Wah~ it feels like we own this place~<3
"" It's late after all.

"" It feels good~ if only Shion was here as well.
"" Miss Masami sure is slow~!

"" Miss Masami! Over here!

---page 23---

"" Ha...

[] Rolling the towel around the chest a few times and keeping the pads on...will that be enough to lie to them?

"" Hey Miss Masami, how long are you going to keep the bathtowel on?
"" Well...

"" My breasts...are small, so it's embarassing...
"" Hmmm...

"" But we can't see it like this~
<> tug!

"" Kyaaah!

"" Mika, don't forcefully do things that others dislike!
"" But she didn't have to yell out so loudly right...?

[] It's useless...! It's only a matter of time before I'm found out!
[] I should leave before they find out!

---page 24---

[] ...found out?

[] Wait...Shion must've soaked in the hot springs with her female classmates during the study trip as well!
"" It seems to have grown bigger?
"" Let go.
[] If she was a guy, she would've been found out long ago!

[] That means to say...
[] She really is...a girl!?

"" Erm, I have a strange question that I'd like to ask.
"" During the study trip, you 2 bathed with Shion, right?
"" Eh...?

"" Shion...
"" didn't enter the bathhouse...

"" That's right, she didn't enter because she caught a cold...right?
"" Yup!

[] A cold...?

---page 25---

[] Is it really true...? Or is it because she was a boy, so she found an excuse not to enter the bathhouse...?
"" Ah~ Soaking in the hot springs after drinking has made me a little woozy.

"" I'm going to rest for a bit~

"" Kya~! Miss Masami!
"" Blood, there's blood!!
"" I-it's nothing! I think I must've soaked too long! I-I'll be going back first!

[] Really...
[] It's so tiring even though it's only been a day...how are the rest of the days going to be like...?

---page 26---

[] T-the day hasn't ended yet...
[] Tonight...I'm going to be alone in the same room with Shion...

"" Well, forget it. Anyway Shion's already drunk.
"" Besides, she might actually be a guy, so how can I have funny thoughts about her?

---page 27---

"" ...you're not asleep yet, Shion...?
"" I was woken up by the cleaning staff...saying that she had to arrange the mattresses...
"" Ah, is that so...

"" Mattresses...
"" Why is there only one set of mattress?

"" I was the one who said...
"" that one would be enough...

"" Eh...?

--- Next chapter title: Shion and Masahiko's First Night together --- https://mangahelpers.com/t/soranokira/releases/34281 Translation: Eighth 2 2012-04-19T14:36:36+00:00 soranokira admin@mangahelpers.com
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Chapter 1: Miracle Girl
Chapter 2: serviceability! (Conservative)
Chapter 3: Amazon Inspection
Chapter 4: ..., respectively (Sorezore ni.)

Legend:
[] = box, narration or thoughts
"" = speech
// = split bubbles
() = small text, either outside or inside bubbles.
<> = sfx (if I tl it)

Line break = different panel. Bubbles in the middle might belong to either panel on my whim.

---Page 117 of 264---

"" Eighth Research Lab is a research lab under Gravico Company, // and the collective term for the 4 research buildings is "Eighth".
T/N: furi for the 1st 'Research Lab' is 'Research' only. furi for "research buildings" is "labs".

"" Among them, the one in charge of genetic engineering is this 4th Lab.
"" Naoya is also working here as a security guard. // And then...the Director of the 4th Lab is also the Director of Eighth.

"" Ah...Director...// the one who gave the order to save me, right?
<> *step*
<> *step*
"" Yup. // Well, I think you'll see him sooner or later.

"" Impactfully, that is.
() Haha.
"" Im...impactfully?

---page 118---

"" ...then if you proceed straight down this road, you'll reach the Security Team's Dormitory.
"" Ok. // --Ah!

"" There's a church over there!
"" Yeah.

"" Well, the church is for staff to pray at. // Although there's a doctor there, the medical center is elsewhere.
() Eh
() Italian girl, huh...
"" Rather than saying that that place is for psychological treatment, // might as well say that it is helpful for those who need it.

"" Wow...// even that sort of thing is...this is too amazing!
"" It's just for staff welfare though.
T/N: lit. Welfare only.

---page 119---

(top right, author name) Kawachi Izumi
[] If there's any problem---,
[] you can count on big sister
(T/N: The 3 above only appears in the mag ver. I believe, add it in if you want.)

Chapter title: Operation 2 serviceability! (Conservative)

---page 120---

"" Wahhhh!! // I overslept--!!
<> *suddenly*
(SL on the right first) The breasts in the dream
(SL on the bot left now) squeezed me too much!

"" Eh? // Why was I sleeping outside?

"" Ah Naoya, you're finally awake. // Morning, did you have a good sleep?
<> *step*
"" Mari-san! // Where did you go with Celcia?

---page 121---

"" I took her around the premises...rather than that, // are you going to be alright? It's almost noon you know.
<> *shock*
"" Eh?! // Uwah, Uwaa! Crap! I'm late!

<> *thud thud*
"" Ah.
<> *slam*
"" Oh yeah, Naoya, the team leader was asking for you.
T/N: furi for team leader both above and below is 'Officer'. The kanji lit. is room monitor but I think it means team leader.

"" Team leader?
"" Yeah, the greatest person on the Security Team, // and also Naoya's superior.

<> *creak*

"" ...for real...?
"" Yes, please quickly go once you're ready.

---page 122---

"" I'll be going!!
<> *bam*
"" Ok, have a nice trip! <3

"" Well...that is, // it really would've been better if we had woken him up earlier, right...?
<> *door opening*
"" It's fine, it's fine. He seemed very tired after all.

"" Well then, it's about time for me to go too.
"" Ah, ok. // Thank you very much for giving me a tour.
<> *bow*

"" It's fine.
"" Ah but... // even though I've already given you a tour Celcia,

---page 123---

"" but basically, please stay in Naoya's room. // Just tell me if you need anything.
"" ! // Well...but that is...

"" ...no. // Ok.
"" ...I'll bring you problems if I walked around as I pleased...

[] Whew...
<> *steps*
<> *steps*

<> *all alone...*
T/N: foreveralone.jpg
"" ...

---page 124---

[] Ah, that's right! // If it's just cleaning up the room...
<> *tap*

"" Kyaa--!
<> *ero~*

[] Awawawa! // P-p-personal privacy... // Naoya's... // Nonononono, I can't anyhow touch them...
() There...
[] Whew...ok...!

[] Hau...
() Ha...
() That was shocking...
[] Naoya...well well, // do guys always look at women like that?

<> *pour*
<> *pour*
<> *pour*...
[] If it's just things like... // watering the plants...

---page 125---

[] --I,
[] am just in the way after all...

[] Even though I got rescued with much difficulty when I said not to fight anymore, // ...was the me back then really more useful...?
"" --Ah? // I'm working on it, there won't be any problems.

---page 126---

"" That is being analyzed, // that's the purpose of 4th after all. // Huh?
"" Recently, 3rd has been half-assing things. There won't be any problems if they buck up, right?

"" That's why I'm asking why it's taking so long! What if you piss off the cells?! // --Huh?! Do your best to shorten the time?!
"" HOW CAN THAT BE POSSIBLE, STUPID?!

"" Ok, then I'll be counting on you.
<> *clink*

"" Sorry about that. // Please enter, Marippe. What's the matter?
"" You look busy, huh.

---page 127---

"" Too much time and money have been spent so I got angry.
"" Is it headquarters?
"" It was a call from 3rd about them lacking manpower. What a nice topic, eh? // Ah---it's about time for me to drop by the scene---

() I don't want~to do
() such things.
"" That is the job of the Director.
() Don't be angry.

"" So, what is it? // Are you here to comfort me with those amazing breasts of yours?
"" Staff welfare?
T/N: lit. Welfare only.
<> Hehe.
"" Do you want to crush 4th Lab's with legal expenses?
T/N: lit. Judge expenses.
"" Sorry.

"" It's about Celcia.

"" Celcia? // Who's that?
"" It's the girl Naoya brought back. // She's currently staying in the dorms.

---page 128---

"" Ah--that girl from Sicilia, eh. // Yup, yup.
"" I know that nothing can be done about it but... // hiding her like what Leon Lab did--it's like imprisonment, nothing has changed for her. What should we do?

"" ...
"" Did she say it herself?

"" She didn't say it but...
"" Doesn't that mean she has accepted it?
<> *ring ring ring*
<> *click*
"" Yes, yes. Why, thank you, we've been under your care.

"" Seriously! How is that possible?!
<> *impact*
"" How can you expect a girl to say things like she's pitiful?!
"" Well, from my experience, I've never seen any women who doesn't say what they want.

"" Director!
"" All the more so if she's in Eighth.

---page 129---

"" Here, Mari. Phone.
<> *squish*
"" THAT PLACE ISN'T MARI!!!

"" She's asking for you.
"" argh...
"" Hello?!

"" ... // This is Gravico Company's License Department.
"" Eh? // Headquarter's Licen....
"" Mari, right? Please call Dr. Shinya over.

---page 130---

"" Wait-wait a minute, Director!
"" Isn't it the Director's job to handle this call?!

<> *empty*
"" That bastard...!!

"" ...How is that he is able to run away from working properly when you're here?
"" Well, that is, // I'm sorry, I'll go and catch him immediately. // Ok <3.

<> *bang*

"" Hey you guys, where did the Director run off to?

---page 131---

"" That way.
<> *shock*
"" ...Why you... // AREN'T YOU GUYS THE GUARDS BESIDE THE DIRECTOR?! WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING, NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO HIM?!

"" ...My apologies. // The Director said not to follow him...

"" ---so. // You handed your own gun to the girl that you're supposed to protect?
"" ...well, // that is...erm.

---page 132---

"" Your voice is too soft, Naoya.
"" We-well... // I was thinking that...the gu-gun was certified so...it won't misfire...

"" THAT IS YOUR REASON?!
<> *bang*
<> *slam*
"" I'm sorry.

"" What are you going to do in the event that the certification failed?!
"" (Bot right) Yes.
<> *tremble*
"" In the chaos, there are times when it might lead to suicide! As if there's any guard that promotes such actions!
"" (Bot left) Yes.

"" And what was that? // Using the target of protection as a shield, was it?
"" ...Yes.
"" I...I'm sorry.
"" When something happens here, are you going to use a staff as a shield again?
"" No.

---page 133---

"" I believe I didn't teach you such things before.
<> *grab*
"" Ye- // Yes.

"" At least your honest report was good, // Arm-raising Naoya.
"" ...Ha.

<> *gaaaahhh*
"" ...I've heard that the matter this time is to be considered as your personal matter, Naoya.
T/N: Furi for 'this time' is 'Rome'

<> *huff*
"" I apologise for acting on my own...
"" ...no.

"" Since it was a personal matter, it wasn't actually necessary to call you here.
<> *steps*

---page 134---

"" But the Security Team's Skill Trainer is me.

"" Regarding the incident, // do you think you had handled it calmly?

"" ... // I already did all that I...could.

"" Very well.
"" I've already heard about Celcia as well. // --Take good care of her.

<> *door close*
"" Go, Naoya. It's time for work.

---page 135---

"" Whew--
<> *slide*
"" Ah! // There you are, Naoya!

"" This is bad! What should I do?!
<> *thud*
<> *thud*
<> *thud*

"" ! // Mari-sa...
"" Celcia is---

"" Mari-san! Lend me your breasts!
<> *smash*
"" For what?!

---page 136---

"" It was scary... // if you lend me your breasts, I think I'll definitely get stronger!
<> Ouch...
"" Get yourself together, Naoya!

"" You must not become like those cheap men!
<> *bad!*
T/N: sfx form of dame!
"" Eh? // Ah, ok.

"" Seriously, rather than that--- // this is bad! Celcia is missing!
"" Eh...?!

---page 137---

"" Ehh?! // Wha-why?!
"" I don't know! // She wasn't there When I went to the dorm just now!

"" How can that be?!
"" If she disappeared, someone definitely saw her come out!

"" There are also security guards in the dormitory!
"" That is, // everyone's saying that they didn't see her or they don't know!

"" ...disappeared?

---page 138---

"" And I just told you to take good care of her.
<> *steps*
<> *steps*
() That's asking for the impossible!
"" Mari, how does she look like?
"" She's blonde...I think she's a girl that stands out quite a bit.

"" A pretty and young girl in plain clothes,
<> *steps*
"" Check for any witnesses, // within all the research labs from 1st to 4th.

"" Erm, Mira-san, // please check for the Director as well in the meantime...
<> *slink slink*
() I'm really sorry about this.
() Please search for him at the same time...
"" At the same time, // catch a blonde male wearing a white coat and sunglasses.
"" Him again?

"" Naoya, // any idea?
"" ...I don't know. // --but, she's not the kind of girl to wander away on her own,
"" I think.

---page 139---

"" Then, what if she was kidnapped?
"" Don't tell me, // someone among Eighth's security guards?!

"" That's right. It's strange.
[] How can this be... // I only brought her here because it was safe here.

[] Yet I'm letting her experience something scary again.
[] She's already trying her very best!
[] This isn't funny damn it! Stop it already...!

"" ...no good, // they do not appear anywhere.
"" That's not possible, // check one more time.

---page 140---

"" This is a list of entry and exit of staff and visitors.
"" There are no suspicious individuals, // everyone's identity is clear.

"" I wonder why they do not appear on the survelliance cameras.

"" Is that girl an amateur?
T/N: furi for girl = kid
<> *impact*
"" ... // how do I explain that is rather...

"" Naoya, // can you avoid all of the cameras?

"" ...
"" Well, I wonder. What about it?

"" If it's those that I know inside Eighth, I can avoid them.
"" But for those floors with security guards that have gone through security training, avoiding them all while leaving no trace on the camera records is impossible.

---page 141---

"" Then wouldn't it be strange to not leave any trace on the camera records?
"" An internal crime?

"" ...
"" No, but, // the people that Celcia know are few...

"" ...Mari, // you can go and search for the Director.
"" Eh?!
"" It's ok, it's ok! Rather than that, Celcia is-

"" The Director's ID stopped before noon and hasn't moved.
"" Yeah.

"" Eh?
() But he should have escaped...
"" Oh yeah, // why are there no signs of the Director on the survelliance records?

---page 142---

"" ...I, // went to find the Director to discuss about Celcia's treatment.
"" Treatment?
"" It's about how we're telling her something like "Don't leave the room", even though it is for her own protection.

"" Celcia also seemed to be a little depressed, // and...

"" ... // depressed...
"" she probably was taken away by the Director.

"" I can't believe it...It might be possible if it was him. // Our security can be forcefully silenced, if the ID card was used.
() I'm in a pinch...if I don't do something about it.
"" But is it possible for them to avoid getting caught until now? // In the first place, I wonder where they are currently at.

---page 143---

"" ...could it be like,
() looking at it from another angle
"" a place where there's no camera or security personnel?

"" TOILET?!
<> *shock*
"" For what reason is he bringing her there?!
"" Hey! That's criminal you know?!

"" Can you say that it definitely won't happen?! It's the Director, you know?!
() That Perverted Guy!!
"" We-... // Er...yeah...you're right...
() Why // are you // so untrustworthy...?!
"" There's still one more place.

"" The Church.

---page 144---

"" Yup!
"" The Director brought me here!
<> *stun---ned*

"" Eh?
"" ? // The Director brought me here...
"" No, I got that part but...

---page 145---

"" You're late.
<> *pops out*
"" What's with our security?

() This is for
() the team leader's
() share!
"" What were you doing, Celcia? Coming to such a place.
T/N: Alternatively: What were you doing coming to such a place, Celcia?

"" I'm in the process of cleaning!
() The uniform was borrowed!
<> *raise*
<> *clench*
"" What for?!

"" We heard that you suddenly disappeared and we had to search for you, you know?!
"" Ah.
<> *sobs*...
"" I-I'm sorry, // for...for troubling you...I-

"" Naoya! Celcia didn't do anything wrong! // It's all because the Director forcefully brought her here!
<> Hey!
() The bad one is that bad uncle!
"" Th-this is, well...
<> *eh!?*
"" No! That is, it's fine!

---page 146---

"" I-I am...well that is, I said that you can ask for anything,
"" But why this?
"" I'm not saying that you can't let us worry. // Ah, are you not comfortable with staying in my room?

<> Sorry...
"" Ah, // no! It's not like that!

"" You see, // if I don't use my power, I am useless, Naoya.
"" ! What...

<> Ehe...
"" I understand that it's fine myself, // but that's why, I can't use my power again, or else it will spark a conflict.
"" It's so troublesome, eh...

---page 147---

"" After I said that, // the Director then said to please go work at the church!

"" Although the work is tough because I just started,

"" but I'll work hard! // Erm...in order to improve my cleaning skills, please let me clean your room as well, Naoya!

"" But, please clean up your own ecchi books!
T/N: or porn. But I prefer ecchi books, cos it sounds cuter.
<> *fwah*
<> *shocked*
"" Wahh! I'm sorry!

() Well---it's cute and it suits you---
() It's fine even if I wear it? This...
"" ...

---page 148---

<> Kyaah!
<> Kyaah!
"" ...How do I say it, // it feels like I did something wrong.
"" What is?
() The perverted books?
"" No...I told Celcia "It's fine not to use your powers."

"" ...Heh, so you said something like that.
"" That's too bad.
"" ! // What's with you!

"" Don't tell me you also wanted Celcia's power?!

"" No, you see, doesn't it look like you can pull it off 3 times?
() Soon you'll be able to release it again.
() Although you're not supposed to do it in this place.
"" Ah--that kind of usage, huh. // ...you're the worst.
T/N: If you didn't know, he's talking about 'releasing his load'. Obviously same goes for Celcia's...'power'.

"" Well of course there's a simple way of making money with it.
That's a simple way of making money.
"" Using that power?

---page 149---

"" Haven't you heard of the reason for everyone to fight over that power?
"" No...is it "Fast Forward"?
"" They want that power because if it can be used, the results of all sorts of experiments can come out earlier.
T/N: use "They want that power because if it can be used, all sorts of experiments can be accelerated." if the above doesn't fit the box size.

"" Well...I guess the majority will say it like that.
"" But even so, do they want it that badly, to fight and kill others over it? // That's the part that I don't understand.

"" Celcia, // ...I really think that...she's small but great and amazing.

"" Great and strong, eh?
"" ? What's wrong with that.
() Then, Matui stick~<3
T/N: Matui stick: a must item for a major cleanup in Japan apparently.
() Oh~!
"" Hmm? // A woman with the genes, huh.

---page 150---

"" Er, males and females are both humans, right?
"" Halfway through, // the difference in sex chromosomes decides the difference in gender.

"" If the shape is different, the contents are different as well. // For guys, the chromosome is shorter and fewer in number. This is the part where errors can occur and the gender resets. // About 1000 vs 70, I guess.
T/N: Furi for resets is "follows".
T/N: I find myself stupid for attempting to figure what they were talking about...These perverts. I just tl-ed exactly what they were saying.

"" Are you trying to say that guys are weaker over here?
() Of course I've never thought of winning against those amazing breasts before.
() Ah, breasts for the win!
T/N: Well, that's pretty much what he's trying to say I think.
"" Oh? // I think that they're practically another kind of lifeform.

"" ...because you see, you know what sort of monsters are in Eighth, right?
<> *hehe*
"" Er...that is, well...
"" Seriously, Director! // I can hear you, you know. Please don't teach Naoya weird things!
"" Look, here it comes.

---page 151---

"" You were in the middle of a call from License, weren't you?
T/N: I'm not going to put it as License department since they didn't mention department.
"" Hm? Ah-
<> *beep beep beep*
"" Please answer the call seriously, we had to find you for that, you know. Well then.

"" Ok, ok...
"" Ah.

"" Oh yeah, Naoya. // I have some work for you.
"" Huh?

"" What are you talking about? I'm working right now! Aren't you the one who made me go on this unnecessary fire drill practice?
() You do your job properly instead!
"" No, no.

---page 152---

"" You'll be going to the lab of License from now on.
T/N: furi of lab is 'place' or 'location' (use either one)
"" Eh?
"" You have questions such as...Why the conflict over Celcia can cause people to go to the extent of killing, right?

"" Eh...?! // W-Why...?!
"" You'll know if you go. // I was really supposed to go instead but, you should go as my representative.

---page 153---

"" Hey hey, wait a moment! You're doing things as you please again!
"" Not again...
"" Erm, // what is "License"?

"" Hmm, well,
"" it's the department where all sorts of "patents" are managed.

"" They handle contracts for the monopolized usage of any inventions.
"" Oh--I see.

"" It's like the work that I do at other research labs are patented, right?
T/N: Original Sentence: The things that I do at other research labs, even though there's a patent, they're related right?

"" Ah, // that's quite true, eh...

---page 154---

"" ...Representative? // ...the Doctor was not found?
"" No! Well, that is, // the Director has urgent matters to attend to so he couldn't make it.

"" Is it ok for Naoya to represent the Director?
"" Naoya...
"" Ah...the Doctor's nephew. // ...It'll be fine as long as you can understand what I'm saying.

---page 155---

"" ...Can that kid follow us? ...Mari.
T/N: Follow as in keep up with us in terms of all the scientific convos and stuff.
"" Ah, yes! Please leave it to Naoya.

"" His mouth might be a little bad, // but he's a young man so he has the vitality, the Director said to use him as you please...
"" ...is that so.

"" ...I don't specialize in young soldiers...
<> *appears*
"" Huh? // What?!

---page 156---

"" ...I was joking. // ...I just wanted to try saying it.

"" ...thanks for your thorough preparation.
<> *steps*
<> *steps*
"" It's nothing.
"" ...please tell Naoya,

"" ...if you're late, chopped...
T/N: next small text is supposed to follow up.

() What will be chopped...?
[] Naoya, // I seem to be kinder...?

[] bot right text found only on mag: Under Naomi's care, What will happen to Naoya...?! https://mangahelpers.com/t/soranokira/releases/34280 Translation: Genzaikan Ryoukei Mofu 2 2012-04-19T14:32:04+00:00 soranokira admin@mangahelpers.com Because this manga is so fking annoying with all those complex terms which I have no idea where to get my reference from most of the time, I’ve decided to just briefly throw in something that makes sense and is more or less in line with the story. It’s not like readers pay that much attention and actually spend time googling every bit and piece of the technical terms mentioned in this manga...
Legend:
!! = New panel
“” = New bubble
[] = Thoughts / text boxes
(SL) = Small text / text in background
<sfx> = SFX
// = double bubble

057
Chapter 2: MOF, Overcoming Difficulties.

058
[] The job of Zaimu-sho’s 1st year elites is…
<sfx> *whine* *whine* *whine* *whine* (whine is the sound of the machine o.o)
“” *sigh*…it’s been photocopying and photocopying since the morning…
[] photocopying.
!! “” photocopying…photocopying…photocopying…photocopying…photo…copycopying… copyphotoing…copyphotoing…
(SL) copyphotoing?
<sfx> *whine* *whine* *whine* *whine*
“” Either way, I didn’t come to Zaimu-sho after graduating from Toudai to do this kind of work!
!! “” This is wasting the brains of the Japan! It’s a great loss for the nation!
[] Budget Bureau Coordination Division 1st year
Yamamoto Kenichirou (nicknamed Yamaken)
!! “” Isn’t that right, Shigeo!?
<sfx> *whine*

059
(SL) Paper please come out a bit more! <3
“” Rather than asking me to go do some complex job, I prefer photocopying!
“” Shigeo...
[] Budget Bureau Coordination Division 1st year
Hirayama Shigeo (nicknamed MOF)
!! [] This guy...
<sfx> *sigh*
!! “” Seems like everyone thought too highly of you.
<sfx> *fwump*
!! [] Even though he relied on the fact that he’s Minister Takehara’s bastard son to get in, He’s only a graduate from Houkoudai anyway.
[] He’s suited for manual labor after all...
!! (SL) Sense of accomplishment
“” Whew...
[] I even changed the carbon powder, it sure feels like I’ve done my work.

060
“” Seriously! What are they thinking!
<sfx> *smack*
<sfx> *heart thump*
!! “” I’m sorry for relaxing like this even though I’m a newbie!
(SL) Like carbon powder!
“” I’m not talking about you!
!! “” Midori-chan, are you angry again?
[] Budget Bureau Coordination Division 2nd year
Hasegawa Midori

061
“” You won’t be as pretty as me if you don’t work with a smile!
(SL) Ei~ Iyaah~
[] Budget Bureau Coordination Division Assistant to the Recording Division Head
Gamou Kazuho
[] He appeared!!!
!! “” I can’t smile even though I know losing this beauty is the nation’s loss!
“” What sort of shitty job is this!
!! “” You say what sort of shitty job this is!?
<sfx> *depressed*
!! “” The battle is starting again.
“” Yeah...it’s starting again.

062
“” Eh...that...
“” What’s going on?
!! “” Outfitting the bullet train! (I’d say use bullet train as Shinkansen but up to the group)
“” In order to simplify the construction budget, // I’m organizing details regarding the case rejected by the division* (Little T/N for the team: I only posted the message at the top of the script when I reached this part)
!! (SL) *the division here refers to the Budget Bureau for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT)
“” Shinkansen?
(SL) bullet train
!! “” Is another bullet train going to be constructed? // I love bullet trains the most!
“” The 700 series is very cool! It’s fast and convenient!
!! “” That line really is...
(SL) Why...why do you know so much about it, and in such great detail?

063
“” Midori-chan-senpai, please work hard!
!! “” MOF!!!
<sfx> ka-boom!
“” Eh? Huh? Did I say something wrong?
“” Ah...adding oil to the fire...
!! “” You really don’t know anything...
<sfx> *slow movement*
“” Eh?
!! <sfx> *flomp*
[] Outfitting the bullet train refers to the planned bullet train line extensions at Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku and Kyushu regions.
[] Although the plan was completed in 1960, the Zaimu-sho has always taken an opposing stance.

064
“” Do you know why?
!! “” Of-of course I know!
[] I don’t know!
(SL) Idiot...I’ll take it that I didn’t see that.
<sfx> *turns*
“” I don’t deny its benefits such as the reconstruction of social capital, making use of the land and promotion of economic and other booms, // but all of these require enormous construction expenses.
!! [] Besides, unlike the Tokaido line, is it that necessary to establish a line to regions with less people?
“” Hmm...the newbies this year are actually pretty capable.
“” Pretty capable. (He speaks that way like an echo of the guy so don’t really need to fix the sentencing, same for next page)

065
“” That’s amazing! Yamaken-san used only 125 words to sort it out!
T/N* Fuck if I’m going to actually explain all of that in 125 words. (I’m not going to bother making sure if that 125 is from the original jap or from the chinese. Go ahead and change the number if you want to suit the English translation)
“” Hahaha, now you know my ability right!?
!! “” Amazing isn’t it!?
<sfx> *clap clap clap*
“” It’s amazing!
!! “” Amazing isn’t it!?
<sfx> *clap clap clap*
“” Really amazing!
!! “” Owwwww! // Didn’t I already praise you!?
“” Shut up! Anyway you just piss me off! // I dare you to laugh like me!
“” What’s with you! I don’t want to!
!! “” This year’s newbies go crazy pretty easily.
“” Already gone crazy.
!! [] But, Yamaken-san really is amazing...
[] I have to buck up!

066
“” The question is...why did they have to carry out this bullet train outfitting plan...
!! “” Gaden Intetsu*
(SL) *The MLIT pressured the Japan National Railway (JNR) to construct railway tracks at their hometown
!! “” It’s a move pushed by the ruling political party in order to get votes!
<sfx> *click*
“” For example, the Kyushu Shinkansen was constructed due to that. // It can also be referred to as “Politics Shinkansen”

067
“” That’s right! They really treat us as fools.
“” Haha, really now, look at your angry face. That’s why I told you to say...
!! “” Recording Assistant! Enough with your jokes already!
“” Right now as we’re discussing this, work is being carried out at 3 places this year!
<sfx> *pupupu* (strange laugh)
“” We’re already in the red!
!! “” I’m so pissed! Yamaken, you explain!
<sfx> *sharp turn*
<sfx> *flinch*
“” O-ok!
“” Just the construction fees for the Tohoku, Hokuriku and Kyushu regions will reach $1 trillion.
[] But, a company can’t possibly pay for it all normally, so the money comes from loans on the premise that it’ll be paid off through the revenue from the bullet train operations in the future.
(SL) I’ll pay it off in the future!
(SL) I’ll be counting on you at that time.

068
“” But now we’re handling $20 trillion worth of debt or so...
“” the question of why they still want to do such a thing, is the greatest mystery.
<sfx> *close*
!! “” Shut your mouth!
“” Even you’re going to oppose it like Midori-chan!?
<sfx> *flinch*
“” N-no! I was just...
(SL) trying to explain...
!! “” This is not opposing! // This is a discussion!
“” Midori-chan, you really don’t learn. // You’re already a 2nd year but you’ve not grown at all.
!! “” You’ve have to learn to be smarter.
!! “” I...will definitely not allow it!
!! “” The reason why the ministry is allowing this, from another viewpoint is...

069
“” Even if the final decision lies with the political parties, I will oppose it to the end!
“” Isn’t that right, Assistant Advisor, chief clerk!?
!! “” Even if we are hated by everyone, we from the Zaimu-sho are the only ones who can step on the breaks and stop this wastage of public funds!
!! “” Isn’t that right, Yamaken!?
!! “” Well...that is...
!! [] In this kind of situation, it’d be better to follow the Recording Advisor’s stance on this...

070
<sfx> *angry angry angry*
!! <sfx> *grits teeth*
(SL) These guys all the same!
[] Midori-chan-senpai...in the end, you’re just working hard for the sake of the citizens...
!! “” Really, just give up already Midori-chan.
(SL) Wi-will it be alright, Midori-chan-senpai...?
“” Even if I’m the only one, I will also get rid of this “sanctuary”!
!! “” I...
!! [] I also have to work hard!
“” I will also fight!

071
“” MOF...
!! “” MOFF...
“” M...MOF...
“” MOF...
!! “” That’s because it’s really strange like this!
“” Why do we have to isolate Midori-chan who’s speaking the truth?

072
“” Gamou-sa- No! Recording Advisor!
“” Can you still be considered a man like this!?
!! [] Th-this guy...
<sfx> *glup*
!! <sfx> *frightened*
<sfx> *tremble*
!! <sfx> *grin*
!! “” This is also fine...
“” I am a real man after all!
!! “” Gamou-san...
“” I understand.

073
“” You guys follow me! It’ll be fine as long as we discuss it properly with the Head!
!! “” Gamou-san!
<sfx> *footsteps*
“” I’m going as well.

074
[] Budget Bureau
Coordination Division Head
!! “” I...see! Division Head, you’re right! <3
[] Division Head
Katou Yoshio
(SL) Fun with Shogi!
“” Ah...I see, so you make this move at this point.
!! (SL) Eh?
!! “” Doing a favor for politics isn’t a bad thing.
(SL) Ei~ The meaning is deep, the meaning is really deep! It’s as deep as the Sea of Japan!
(SL) A look where nothing employees of MOF say will convince him otherwise
“” The meaning is really deep!<3
!! [] This sly fox...
[] intended to act dumb from the very start didn’t he!?
!! [] My apologies, but I’m not an ordinary Recording Advisor! // For something like the discontentment of my subordinates, using the Division Head to push the responsibility back is common practice for me!
(SL) Bootlicking the Division Head at the same time, it’s really killing 2 birds with 1 stone!

075
“” Now then, the decision is final, let’s go back!
(SL) Go-!
“” Please wait a moment! Isn’t this different from what we discussed earlier!?
!! “” Ryo-chan... (Can’t remember how that character is pronounced so just used a random one. Ryo comes from Ryoku, one of the 2 chinese readings of Midori’s name)
!! “” I remember...you wanted to study overseas at Harvord right?
!! “” ...Yes.

076
“” I will recommend you to the Secretarial Division Head.
!! “” ...Thank you very much.
!! “” Then...this matter is now settled, ok?
!! “” ...this...
<sfx> *tremble*
[] Midori-chan-senpai...
!! “” Of course!
<sfx> *bounce*
“” Eh?

077
[] Eh!?
[] Ev-even Midori-chan-senpai has...
!! “” Hmph! Even though she was so angry just now, her attitude completely changed when you give her some benefits!
(SL) angry angry
“” But...I guess you did grow up a little Midori-chan.
(SL) Forget it...
[] There’s still one person who doesn’t get what’s going on
[] Eh...?
!! [] I see...
[] So this is the so-called “straight line”.
!! [] Understood.
[] Understood.
[] Understood.
“” I, Yamaken, will also take this lesson to heart. Following orders and handling matters without complaint is a part of being a public servant.
(SL) Don’t understand
078
“” Wa-wait a moment!
“” Hmm?
!! “” Didn’t we stand together and come here in order to oppose the outfitting of the bullet train...?
“” What exactly is going on here!?
!! “” Eh, we’re still standing together.
“” You’re the only one who’s slow MOF.
“” It’s all because MOFF said he wanted to come here and complain...// We only came here because we had no choice Division Head Katou!
“” H-how did it end up like this...
!! “” M...MOF?
<sfx> *shock*
[] Damn...
!! (SL) MOF broke down!
<sfx> Mofufu...
<sfx> Mofufu...
<sfx> Mofufufu...
[] Damn it!
(SL) I became the scapegoat!

079
“” The child of a frog is a frog,
“” speak your mind...
!! “” Eh?
!! “” He...really is Minister Takehara’s bastard son?
!! [] Eh? Everyone seems to be misunderstanding something...?
“” Don’t tell me...MOFF, you talked about this to the minister already?
!! [] Al-alright...
(SL) Even though this is a little underhanded...
[] Since it’s come down to this, I’ll make use of it!
!! “” Of-of course! I’ve already told my father everything!
<sfx> *threatening atmosphere*
<sfx> *scared*
“” Is that fine even so?

080
“” Go ahead.
<sfx> *deep bow*
“” I’m sorry, I lied!
(SL) So fast!
!! [] Exactly what was the lie!?
[] Was it about him being the bastard son? Or was it what he just said?
(SL) I want to know so bad!
!! “” Takeyama...// You still intend to negotiate?
“” We are, at best, employees.
!! <sfx> *smile*
!! “” If you intend to change anything, then please inherit your father’s territory, become a politician, and we’ll talk it over.

081
“” Before that, please withhold your discontentment.
!! “” This is...a service order.
!! [] A service order...huh...

082
“” A lot of employees don’t know that you can play basketball up here on the roof.
!! “” Ei!
!! “” Score!
<sfx> *whoosh*
!! “” You’re still sulking down here?
!! “” Really now...
!! “” MOF!
!! <sfx> *impact*

083
“” To a minister, his Superior's orders are absolute!
“” We are administrative officials,
“” if we anyhow do things behind the backs of our superiors, administration would become messed up and be unable to operate!
!! “” And it’s not just that, this is also for the sake of Kasumigaseki’s survival.
!! [] If you’re an entrepreneur, no matter how much your superior hates you, as long as your sales are good and you come up with hot sales goods, you will be able to accomplish something
[] But it’s not so for public servants.
!! [] What we have is only the absolute evaluation criteria,
[] the opinion of our superiors!

084
“” Even though it’s mortifying, this is reality.
“” Reality...
!! “” Midori-chan-senpai, can you really accept it!?
“” Didn’t you say you’re going to break apart “sanctuary”!?
!! “” Hahaha...
“” You really are cute, MOF.
!! <sfx> *rub rub*
“” If the sanctuary can be destroyed so easily, it won’t be called the sanctuary.
!! “” From the start, my aim was only to...
“” do a favor for the Division Head.
!! [] Eh?

085
“” After that, I...
“” made the Division Head promise me, that he’ll return a blank paper for the dam construction project R budget claim, and request them to recalculate the expenses!
!! “” But, as compared to the bullet train project, there’s still a difference of $100 billion yen.
(SL) but it still counts for a step forward.
[] Don’t tell me...all of these were within her calculations...?
[] Even just now...her anger was only an act?
!! “” Alright, let’s go back! There’s still a pile of materials for you to photocopy!
[] Looks like I’m lost within an unimaginable pandemonium.

Chapter 2 -FIN-
 https://mangahelpers.com/t/soranokira/releases/34279 Translation: Genzaikan Ryoukei Mofu 1 2012-04-19T14:22:41+00:00 soranokira admin@mangahelpers.com
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(Official here refers to government official kind of thing, it is likely that the officials mentioned thereafter is referring to government official)
Legend:
!! = New panel
“” = New bubble
[] = Thoughts / text boxes
(SL) = Small text / text in background
<sfx> = SFX
// = double bubble


000_frontcover
Title: Modern Ministry Relations M.O.F. Ministry of Finance
Chapter 1: MOF, Entry

000_backcover
Entering! The Ministry of Finance!
Inspections live in Kasumigaseki, startling intelligent life form! This is a Japanese ministry comedy!
(SL) H-hey! Midori-san!
The stage is the Zaimu-sho (formerly Ookura-sho, MOF). Holding the power to control the budget of all the ministries, controlling all the yen, is the Ministry of Ministries which is erected on treacherous ground. Who knows what went wrong, but a graduate of a 3rd grade university was employed as a newbie. His name is Hirayama Shigeo (known as MOF). With a performance like that of a surprised puppy, the various individualistic senpais also get to enjoy the snack they like today!

001-002
Modern Ministry Relations M.O.F.
[] MOF, Entry (Entry into the ministry, alternative would be something like ‘hired’)
[Bot left] Author: Nabeda Yoshiro
[Bot right] Artist: Namiki Hiromi

003
Modern Ministry Relations M.O.F.
Contents
Chapter 1: MOF, Entry
Chapter 2: MOF, Breaking through obstacle.
Chapter 3: MOF, Humiliation
Chapter 4: MOF, Shine.
Chapter 5: MOF, Competition.
Chapter 6: MOF, Dance –Part One-
Chapter 7: MOF, Dance –Part Two-
Chapter 8: MOF, Acceptance? (Can be ‘Acceptance’ or ‘Received’, since I don’t have the chapter for reference I have no idea which one it is referring to)

004
(SL) Ministry of Finance
“” Starting from today, everyone is 1 of the 5 million public servants.
“” But, everyone is expected to become the pillar for our country in the future…the 18 most special people.
!!”” Everyone, congratulations on entering!
!!<sfx> *clap*

005-006
Chapter 1: MOF, Entry
<sfx> Aho~
<sfx> *tears*
[] I did go to the wrong place after all! <3

007
[] Ministry of Finance, commonly known as MOF.
[] In charge of the nation’s wealth of more than $100 trillion…
!![] issuing of national debts…
!![] interfering with the FOREX market in order to stabilize it…
!![] capture goods smuggled in through the sea,
!![] collect tax money…
(SL) This work is based on ideas formed through information, but the characters and situation are fictional.

008
[] Within here, holding the overwhelming power to control budgets, located in Kasumigaseki, // the ministry of the ministries letting Japan continue operating, (SL on the right reads ‘name of location’)
[] is the Zaimu-sho (formerly Ookura-sho)
T/N*: The current Ministry of Finance is called Zaimu-sho, formerly known as Ookura-sho. English name remained the same however.
!!”” Nakamura Kin’ichi, assigned to the Chief Cabinet Secretariat!
“” Yes! (SL refers to the Head of the Secretariat department)
!![] The number of staff total 80,000…
[] but in reality the ones with power in the Ministry of Finance…
!![] are only those 600 people known as ‘elites’ who pass the national public servant special exam.
(SL) Pyramid illustration of exam battle
(SL) Those who are here
!!”” Yamamoto Kenichirou. // Assigned to Budget Bureau, Coordination Division
“” Yes! (SL: Equivalent to the budget administration department)

009
[] And these elites all seem to be graduates of Toudai. (Tokyo Uni)
“” …o…
“” …o…
[] Odd one out.
!!”” Hirayama Shigeo! Not here!?
<sfx> *jump*
“” Ahhh…yes! // Here!
!![] Uwa…ah! He seems to be angry!
!!<sfx> *stare*
!![] I probably will be fired…
(SL) only one day
(SL) He really looks like he’s very angry…
“” Assigned…
!!”” Assigned to the Budget Bureau, Coordination Division!
“” …eh?

010
“” –that’s all.
!!”” mfwa… (muffled laughter, not sure what to put it as)
“” aaa…
!!”” Hahahaha!
!!<sfx> *smack*
“” You really are an interesting fellow!
!!”” We are assigned to the coordination division, so that means we’re rivals!
“” Nice to meet you! I’m Yamamoto Kenichirou!
!!”” Nice…nice to meet you…I’m Hirayama Shigeo.
<sfx> *grab*
[] Wah…completely different from me, he looks really capable…

011
“” But, as long as you follow, nothing bad will happen.
!!”” So, let’s start by having you lick my shoes.
(SL) I don’t want to even if I die!
[Word in box:] Same period
[] This…What’s wrong with this guy!
!![] The Budget Bureau, Coordination Division
“” Here! Fetch!
“” I’m not a dog!
[] along with the Minister’s Secretariat - Secretarial division and the Overall Coordination division are known as the 3 big divisions with the potential to shine.
(SL) Equivalent to the secretarial division and coordination division of each department.
!![] And…if there are 2 newbies of the same batch sent to the same division, then 1 is supposed to be an extra.
(SL) Eh, am I an extra?
!!”” You guys sure are having fun!
<sfx> *stomp*

012
“” Ok, come! It’s time to enter the battlefield!
<sfx/SL> *bouncing breasts*
!!(SL) H-how did that come about!?
!![] Here comes another strange person.
(SL) An individualistic person huh… (Someone who has a strong personality)
(SL) sure has big breasts though!

013
“” I’m Hasegawa Midori, 2nd year with the Budget Bureau’s Coordination Division.
<sfx> *bounce*
(SL) Woah! It’s really like pudding.
“” 2nd years taking care of newbies is the standard practice.
(SL) Please take care of me.
!!”” But Midori-senpai, isn’t it exaggerating too much to say that the office is a battlefield?
(SL) Woah! This is cool! Was it made like this?
!!<sfx> *smirk*
!!”” Look at the faces of the staff you’ve walked past, don’t you realize something?
!![] Their faces?
(SL) Woah that guy’s wearing a wig…
!!”” Ah! // I’ve got it!
[] What, he’s found out something?

014
“” Everyone’s walking on the left!
!![] Idiot…
(SL) I better buck up and rely on myself…
(SL) Eh? Eh?
(SL) *sigh* Forget it…
[] An idiot…
!!”” Final Answer?
<sfx> *shake*
!!”” …ah…yes…
<sfx> *jump*

015
“” Everyone’s eyes are bloodshot due to the lack of sleep.
!! “” And it’s not only like that.
<sfx> *smile*
!! “” Look at the windows over there.
!! “” This…this is!?
(SL) Why are there marks here?
“” Because the no. of suicides from jumping the floor never stopped, // that’s why the windows in the Ministry used to be covered with metal wires.
“” But it’s already removed.

016
[] Some committed suicide, some collapsed from overwork…
[] There’s about 1 sacrifice every year on average
!! (SL) Sacrifice…
<sfx> *bounce*
“” We call this “killed in action” (death during duty)
!!“” That’s why this is a battlefield where you risk your life!
<sfx> *ribbit*
(SL) Let’s proceed!
(SL) Battlefield…
“” Please don’t speak of such things with a smile on your face!!!
(SL) Please don’t be like that!
!! [] I don’t want to be killed in action!
<sfx> *eeeeeehhhhhh*
!! [] So the point is…don’t lose!

017
<sfx> *sense of doom*
(sign/SL) Budget Bureau – Coordination Division Head
“” Enter.
!! “” Division Head, // I’ve brought those 2.
(SL) This…this is the place I’m going to work at from now on?
<sfx> *doki doki* (*Nervous*)
!! (SL) Woah…this person is…

018
“” Please do a self-introduction in 10 seconds.
(SL) Division Head – Katou Yoshio
(SL) Fun with Shogi (Name on book)
!! “” My name is Yamamoto Kenichirou.
“” Please call me Yamaken!
!! “” I am Toudai’s top graduate! (No.1 graduate works as well but top sounds better)
(SL) T-top…Toudai…
!! “” Although I’ve also already taken the judicial special exam,
(SL) also…already…what!?
!! “” I believe that such an important job of letting Japan continue operating, this is the best place-
“” Yamada,

019
“” Enough.
!! “” …what?
“” Eh, that, I’m not Yamada, I’m Yamamoto-
!! “” Shut up!

020
“” The division head himself already said enough~ya!
[] Assistant to the Recording Division head – Gamou Kazuho
!! “” D-did he just say ‘shut up’?
T/N*: Japanese are generally polite and would normally use ‘urusai’ (lit. noisy) to ask people to be quiet instead of saying ‘tamare’ (lit. shut up). It is not clear but he might’ve sounded affeminate (gay-ish) as well from the disgusted looks of the newbies. He says it in an authoritative manner though.
<sfx> *disgust*
“” What I’m more concerned with is the ~ya he ended with…
!! “” It’s a…guy right?
<sfx> *wiggle**wiggle*
“” It’s a…guy…
!! “” You should say that Yamaken is boring! Your experience is way too normal!
(SL) N-normal…? Normal…?
(SL) You can still call this normal…?

021
“” K~ raise your hands if you graduated from Toudai’s law faculty and passed the public servant special exam!
(SL) Here! We’ve also taken the judicial special exam!
<sfx> *Freeze*
!! “” I even won the Miss Toudai once before.
(SL) *So jealous*
(SL) Hng! (Both of these are located on the top right of the background)
<sfx> *cheers*
(SL) My bad, I won! <3 (Sumimasen)
“” Ah…now that I think back again, it’s natural that I won back then!
!! “” …understand? You can’t win against others just with experience.
[] Is that so~
!! “” That’s right.
“” Here…those without A+ grades…

022
!!<sfx> aah! <3
[] Part-time working student – Hitomi-chan
“” will die! <3 (Kawaii~)
!!<sfx> *stunned*
!! “” You can speak if you want to, I won’t stop you. <3
!! [] …I see!
(SL) Hmph!
[] So that’s how it is!
!! “” Then…
!! “” What about you?

023
“” Me?
<sfx> *heart thump*
!! “” O-ok, I-I’m a graduate from Houkoudai, Hirayama Shigeo…
T/N*: I tried to find it but I believe this university does not actually exist. Correct me if I’m wrong.
!! (SL) Eh?
“” Houkou?
“” where is it?
“” Someone more stupid than me? How irritating! (How superficial Hitomi-chan, </3)
!! “” Takayama, is it?
T/N* lit High Mountain, hence the picture in the background
<sfx> *freeze*
“” I’m Hirayama!
!! “” Houkou? I see…
<sfx> *spaced out*
“” It’s Minister Takehara’s bastard son huh…

024
<sfx> *shine*
!! “” …huh?
!! “” Now that I take a closer look, you’re right…
“” Ah! There’s a little resemblance!
(SL) Just a little.
“” Woah, is that so…no wonder he could get in despite graduating from a 3rd rate university
!! “” Eh! Wait! I-
<sfx> *steps*
!! “” “Just take it as it is.
(SL) Amazing!
(SL) Yeah…
!!<sfx> *clap* (clapping hands together to signal attention)
“” Ok enough! Get back to work~ya!

025
“” Eh…Houkoudai? // It’s that Uni strong in physical activities right?
!! “” So you’ve ran the Hakone Ekiden?
T/N*: Ekiden = Relay Marathon, Full name is Tokyo-Hakone Round-Trip College Relay Marathon Race (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakone_Ekiden)
!! “” Doesn’t seem so.
“” His appearance doesn’t seem to show it, he must play Rugby.
!! “” Er…
“” Not all Houkoudai students know how to play Rugby or run the Hakone Marathon…
!! “” Ah! These resources are heavy!
“” Ah!
<sfx> *fwump*
“” Oi! Don’t release the dust!
!! “” Ah…
<sfx> *itchy*
!! (SL) Ahchoo!

026
“” Ah…
“” Ex-excuse me.
!! (SL) *doki*
!! (SL) Eh?
!! “” Poor thing…he’s targeted by Gamou.
(SL) Come! I’ll treat you tenderly!
(SL) Yaaaa!
(SL) “Tenderly” has a lot of meanings! It’s scary!
!! “” Recording Assistant! The job of taking care of 1st years belong to 2nd years!
T/N*: Assistant to Recording Division Head will be shortened to Recording Assistant henceforth
<sfx> *bam*
“” Ah…Midori-chan’s joining in…
!! (SL) Hmph! It’s against the rules to use yourself as a weapon!
(SL) Mi-midori-chan senpai…I can’t breathe…
[] Ever since I remembered, I’ve always been in the spotlight, receiving the cleansing of the light…
!!<sfx> *Threatening atmosphere* (Build up of intense emotion)
[] The bastard child of the Minister? Isn’t the Minister just another pawn under the Ministry?
[] To actually overlook my existence, and bootlicking that guy instead!
(SL) Unforgivable!

027
<sfx> *ring* *ring*
!! “” Good Morning-ing~ // This voice belongs to the Prime Minister Secretariat’s Takitaki-chan right?
“” It’s really been a long time…
!! “” …What did you say!?
!! “” Yeah.
!! “” I understand.
!!<sfx> *shutters closing*
!!<sfx> *door slam*

028
<sfx> *click click*
!! “” America is attacking Middle East’s country A,
“” President Bush just called requesting our country for support, and Prime Minister Koizumi appears to have agreed to provide support the best we can.
!! “” Country A, that country known as the 2nd Iraq.
!! (SL) Where is…Country A?
(SL) This is England.
!! “” Hitomi-chan, please.
<sfx> *crinkle*

029
“” As usual, just buying enough nutritious drinks for everyone will be fine right?
“” Yes.
!!<sfx> *grab*
!! “” Everyone has understood right,
<sfx> *glare*
!!<sfx> *slam*
“” we definitely can’t waste even a second!

030
“” UNDERSTOOD~!

031-032
<sfx> *war cry*
!! “” Hey Yamaken-san.
<sfx> *war cry*
“” Yeah?
!! “” I know this is an emergency, but what are we supposed to do?
<sfx> *whoa*
“” How would I know?
(SL) I also only just joined the Ministry!

033
“” The self-defence force’s dispatch expenses, support expenses etc.… // Where do you think they come from!?
!! “” Oh yeah!
“” It’s the citizens-
“” Dumbass! It’s the Ministry of Finance!
!! “” That’s right! // For the country to operate, it needs money!
“” All of these are decided by us!
!! “” That means to say…to rescue our Japanese comrades in country A, // construction of hospitals and providing water…
<sfx> *tears of joy*
“” All of it is because of us!
!! “” Joining the Ministry of Finance was the right choice after all! Right, Hirayama?
<sfx> *hearty laugh* (wahahaha)
<sfx> *shake*
“” Owwww! // It hurts! Stop it!

034
“” Midori-chan-senpai! Please let us help!
!!<sfx> *smile*
!! [] Why…
<sfx> *flinch*
[] Why do I suddenly have a bad premonition…
!! “” Then… // please calculate how much budget we need!
“” This can also be to see whether you are suitable to be in the Ministry of Finance or not…
<sfx> *creak*
“” This is a “Thought Inspection”!
!! (SL) Good chance!
[] Why…why is it suddenly like this!?

035
<sfx> *scribble scribble*
!! [] To have to calculate budget on the 1st day…
<sfx> *sigh*
!! [] I know nothing at all…
(SL) Blank.
[] I went to the wrong place after all…
!! [] I guess that’s how it is.
!! [] Since…I relied on rolling my pencil to enter the Ministry of Finance.
(SL) Aim! A stable life!
(SL) Aim! Be a public servant!
[Text in box] *Nation-1 Test
(SL) *Refers to the National 1st class Public Servant Examination

036
[] I never thought that I would be able to pass…
[] Staring into the distance
!! [] To me, I don’t aspire to be a Minister… (I understand how you feel Shigeo! Cute children too)
(SL) Dear, welcome back.
(SL) Daddy, don’t go to work! [Do not ask me why it contradicts the sentence above; it’s exactly what was written D:]
[] A stable life, spending days normally, being an ordinary public servant is enough.
!! [] Dreams…
Father “” Men should live for their dreams!
(SL) I bought it! Michelangelo!
(SL) I bought it! A Lacroix dress!
Mother “” Even if you have money you also need to have dreams!
!! [] and Hope…I don’t want either…
(SL) What is Romantic expense? (This is not Hayate is it?)

Text on book: Home Accounts Book
Romantic Expense – 499,000
Food Expense – 1,000
Electricity Expense – NIL
Water Expense – NIL
Health Expense - *obscured*
Gas *obscured*

!! (SL) Tasty Side Dishes (On the book)
[] I want…side dishes… (I have no idea what the words in the bracket mean in this context)

037
[] Just once a month,
[] I would like to eat a large hamburger steak…
!! [] …my wish…
[] is only that…
!! [] I don’t wish to…
<sfx> *depressed*
[] control this country’s money at all…
!! “” I’m done, Midori-chan-senpai!

038
“” Regarding the dispatch expenses for the self-defence force, including the expenses to rescue our Japanese comrades, it is estimated to be about 5 trillion yen! (No idea if it’s actually 5 trillion yen or dollar, but I’ll take it that the Chinese didn’t try to convert the amount)
<sfx> *smartly*
“” Regarding the portion for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recovery and support expenses is estimated to be about 20 trillion yen!
(SL) I’m basing these numbers off those in the Iraq war.
!! “” I think that the total budget should be about 25 trillion yen!
!! [] How’s that, Hirayama!? This is the strength of one who has passed the judicial special exam!
[] I don’t know what Minister’s bastard son you are, but how can a graduate of a 3rd rate university compare with me!
!! “” *looks*

039
<sfx> *seagulls crying*
<sfx> *jump*
“” What!?
!! (SL) Aaaahhhh
(SL) Hirayama’s already broken…
(SL) that was fast…
!! “” Like this huh… // What about you Hirayama?
<sfx> *hides quickly*
<sfx> *fwip*
!! “” Here.
<sfx> *depressed*
(SL) I’m already at my limit!
“” Thanks. (or Otsukare I guess.)
!! (SL) Hirayama Shigeo
(SL) A snow white field~

040
[] kekeke, the outcome is obvious…
<sfx> *relief*
!! “” This is…
!! “” Final Answer?
!! “” Ye-yes!
[] Anyway, I’ve already written all I know! (which is only my name…)
!! [] This is already my limit!
(SL) For now…
(SL) Hirayama Shigeo
!!<sfx> *pat*

041
“” Well done!
“” It’s ok like this!
!!<sfx> *cheers*
“” Eh?
<sfx> *applause*
(SL) As expected of the Minister’s bastard son!
“” Wha-?
!! “” What are you talking about Midori-chan-senpai!? He handed in an empty paper!
<sfx> *poke out*
“” Yamaken, it’s your loss.
!! “” Wh-why!?

042
“” The meaning of an empty paper is…everything reverts to 0!
<sfx> *doom*
!! “” Remember this!
!! “” reduce,
!! “” save,
!! “” that is the job of MOF!

043
“” Since just now, everyone was working hard and full of killing intent, and it was all for the sake of decreasing the budget to the very minimum.
!! “” If we are slow by just a minute, the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs will, under the guise of ensuring the safety of our Japanese comrades or offering humanitarian aid, claim money from us, isn’t that right?
!! “” We are going to shoot down all of these reasons,
“” and beat them completely.
!! “” I-I see…so this is what it meant by “Thought Inspection”…
<sfx> *stunned*
(SL) Just now I still didn’t really understand what it meant…
!! “” Erm…
“” That…

044
“” Isn’t it strange like this?
“” I can still understand if it’s thinking of how to use the money for the people…
!!<sfx> *silence*

045
[] Eh…?
[] D-did I say something weird?
!! [] Everybody’s gaze…
!! [] is so sharp…
!!<sfx> *stands up*
!!<sfx> *grabs*
“” You come with me for a bit!
!! “” Mi-Midori-chan-senpai…
<sfx> *thud thud thud*

046
“” The rooftop here is pretty isn’t it?
“” Yeah…
!! “” I’m sorry…I often speak my mind accidentally.
“” I do feel that you are a bit slow, but I never thought you’d speak without considering your surroundings.
!! “” I say… // do you know how much Japan’s debt is?
“” Yeah…I remember…it seems to be a lot…

047
“” If I include the debts that are more obscured, it’d be approximately 1 quadrillion yen.
T/N*: quadrillion = 15 zeros, 3 zeros after trillion.
“” That’s why someone has to step onto the breaks.
!! “” Perhaps you may think that this kind of thinking is wrong… // but, if we only think that it’s for the sake of the people, money will never stop flowing out.
!! “” I’m sorry…
“” I-I just feel that I don’t fit in with everyone…
!! “” Everyone are elites…
“” they’re smart and individualistic, totally different from me…

048
“” How can they be individualistic!
!! “” They kept studying and studying since young, until they graduated from Toudai!

049
<sfx> *shocked*
<sfx> *shrug*
“” …everyone is only ‘acting’.
!! “” Recording Assistant Gamou’s effeminate appearance, or the Division Head’s useless appearance…
“” even the part-time worker Hitomi-chan only settled on the sharp-tongued personality recently.
!! “” Eh? Everyone is only acting?
“” That’s right.
!! “” That means to say…letting others see your weakness or loophole, letting the impression of others become a person or individualistic personality that you like…
(SL) Hmph! What’s with that guy!?
(SL) Good at academics and sports
(SL) Handsome and Gentlemanly
(SL) Ahh! So this guy is actually pretty cute!
(SL) Wahaha! There’s a dog!
(SL) Who is this guy…
“” that is “positive valence”
T/N* Positive Valence: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valence_(psychology)
!! [] Positive valence…
“” I forgot which president it was, but he bent backwards because he choked on a butterfly-shaped snack right? // I heard the impression of him improved greatly because of it!

050
“” Of course, it’s not only like that.
!! “” Whether it’s a discussion or your own intention, it’s all powerless here.
“” No…if you let them see it, you’ll be routed immediately.
!! “” That’s why everyone is acting.
!! “” “Loophole” is just a mask…To protect themselves, everyone wears a mask…
“” then try to find out each other’s true face hidden beneath the mask…
!! “” That’s the kind of place this is.
!! “” Before you think about others, // think more for yourself first…
“” for the sake of surviving in the Ministry of Finance.
!! “” Just like me.
(SL) It was already very big originally, but in order to be more prominent, I made it seem bigger. (The actual word at prominent is too small so I assumed it to sound something like prominent. It might actually be the reverse but I doubt so.)
(SL) Woah…that’s also an acting technique!?
<sfx> *bounce*

051
“” B-but…I feel that I am not able to be like that…
!! “” It’s not a problem!
!! “” You are already full of loopholes now.
<sfx> *freeze*
!! “” But I feel that is only because you are dull enough.
(SL) stand up!
!! “” Since that’s the case, then turn it into a weapon…
<sfx> *gentle touch*
!! “” and make full use of it!
“” Understand, Hirayama Shigeo?

052
“” Ah!
!! “” Your name “Shigeo”…It can also be read as “mofu” which sounds like MOF!
T/N*: Shigeo is the Kunyomi (Kun-reading) while Mofu is the Onyomi (On-reading). For more info: http://japanese.about.com/blqow43.htm
“” Eh?
!!<sfx> *stretches out hand*
!! “” Welcome to the Zaimu-sho (MOF), Mofu-san!

053
“” Wait!
!! “” Wait!
!! “” Wait!
!! “” Hold on a minute!
<sfx> *smash*
!! “” Why are you 2 behaving suspiciously here? Seriously! // I can’t let my guard down for even a second!
“” Recording Assistant…
<sfx> *pant pant*
“” When did you…
!! [] But this is great! Gamou-san was only acting…
<sfx> *sparks fly*
<sfx> *fiddle*
(SL) Woman’s battle
!!<sfx> *turn*
<sfx> *flinch*

054
(SL) *touch*
<sfx> *forced smile*
[] This is to raise the degree of positive feeling…right?
!! “” I heard it! <3 Your nickname is Mofu right?
“” Eh!? Since when!?
“” That’s right, Recording Assistant!
!! “” Let’s get along, Mofufu~! <3
(SL) That’s referring to you! <3
<sfx> *hugs tight*
!! [] Nooooo!!!!
!! [] First I have to protect myself!
!! [] I entered an unsuitable place after all!
<sfx> *laugher*
<sfx> *hehehe*
<sfx> *hehehe*
<sfx> *moan*

055-056
[] Rather than “for the sake of others”, it’d be “for the sake of own self” first…
[] Like this, are we really public servants?
(SL) Hirayama Shigeo, nicknamed “Mofu”. // Takes a step forward as part of the elite ministry.