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[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 41 by Dowolf

2016-04-20T19:00:01+00:00

Rin 41 (FINAL)

Reserved for use by RyColaa Scanlations

p1: ===========================
[insert]: I’ll draw on, and on, and on / until my art brings me to you

p2: ===========================
[JR Nagoya Station sign is already translated]

[sign in last panel]: High Calorie Spot‼

p3: ===========================
Katsuo‼

Whoa, you can’t get this flavor outside of Nagoya.
And I’ve missed this spoon so much.
[sfx]: Slurp
When were you last back in town?
[bottom right]: Not since before last summer, so it’s been a year and three months.

Well, it’s more like you’re stopping by than coming home.
/ When’s your bullet train back?
Damn. For a ramen shop, this place has good softserve.

p4: ===========================
I mean, I figured I’d sleep tonight at my parents’ place.
My legs are killing me after all that walking we did at Kumano.
I need a day of R&R.

Why not stay a couple days?
Can’t you work at home.

Nope. Haven’t you read The Path of Manga?
It tells what happened to Maga Michio, who tried to work from home.
Why would I’ve read that?

Remember Mai-chan?

Huh? Who’s that?
You know how during Koubou-san, we bumped into that girl from your high school?
She was with her then.

p5: ===========================
Ohhhh,
the girl with Honda-san!

Me and her BF work at the same place.
And he goes to the same technical school as her.

Wow. The world’s a small place, huh.

He does DJ-ing, and they’re having an event today.
Wanna pop in?

…
Well, so long as it’s quick.

p6: ===========================
[sign]: Princess Odori

Whoa, all the buildings are so short!
/ And the streets are so wide!
And with so few people, walking around’s easy!
Compared to Tokyo.

Man, being in Nagoya really is relaxing.
You dissin’ us, or something?

p7: ===========================
[sfx]: Heavy beats

Ah, Katsuo-kun. Long time no see!

Mai-chan, remember this guy?
/ You met him during Koubou-san.
Hello. Long time no see.
You’re kidding. That Fushimi-kun?!

I read Re:Member!
I-I’m glad you enjoy it.

p8: ===========================
I figure Asuna’s coming later.

[insert]: Huh? Seriously?
[insert]: He’s like that?
[insert]: Damn!

Lu-san, I’m at the old club in Nagoya. You know the one. I never did figure out how to feel at home in here (lol).

p9: ===========================
I can’t believe I’ve come back to this place.
Whelp, I’ll just go to my normal spot in the corner.

!
Seriously~~?!
I’m in Nagoya right now, too.  (sweatdrop)
Specifically, a stone sauna in Nakagawa. <3 <3

Wow, what a coincidence!
I guess Lu-san’s touring the deluxe bath houses she likes so much.
Heck, her writing’s as cutesy as ever.

Wow!

p10: ===========================
Fushimi-kun, long time no see!

Honda-san!

When did you get back into town?
I only just got here. I decided to stop in on my way home from a vacation.
A vacation? Where to?
Wakayama Prefecture.

p11: ===========================
Wakayama?
/ To do what?
Uh, well, how do I say it…
i just sort’ve went with some friends, and…

Are they here, too?
[sfx]: Turning about
Nah, they flew back already.

…
Might they be the ones I bumped into before?

…Yeah.

p12: ===========================
The girl in that group…
Doesn’t she look a lot like Mirai-san in Re:Member?

Huh…?
[sfx]: Blush
M-Maybe, I guess?

[sfx]: Smile

Fushimi-kun,
just know that I’m never going to stop cheering you on.

Th-Thank you.

p13: ===========================
Asuna, your brother’s upstairs.
He was putting back tequilas like they were water.
Oh, Junpei!
Fushimi-kun, let me introduce you.

This is Junpei.
/ My boyfriend!

WHAT?!

C’mon. It’s Fushimi-kun, the manga artist.
Oh. You write Re:Volver, right?
It’s Re:Member.

p14: ===========================
Sorry. I don’t read much manga.
No, it’s fine.
And nice to meet you.

Your brother’s looking wobbly, so I’m gonna walk him home.
I’ve never seen him this drunk.
Oh, I’ll join you.

So take care, Fushim-kun.
Yeah. See ya.

He’s a dancer. I hear the girls are all over him.

p15: ===========================
They started going out soon after high school graduation.
They have their little breakups, then always get back together, and now here we are.
Least, that’s how Mai-chan tells it.

O-Oh…
…I better not probe too deep.
*Ring*

p16: ===========================
I’m heading to Sakae right now~ <3  <3

p17: ===========================
Oh, so you went to Kumano.
Yes!
Had fun?
/ Got pictures?
T-Tons!

p18: ===========================
Norito, I know this might sound threatening…

But the path you walk
is one of either creation or destruction.

No act of creation is without its risks.

p19: ===========================
I’m never going to stop—I’ll always keep moving forwards!

p20: ===========================
…Lu-san,

thank you for everything,
even what you did so, so long ago.

…
Then it would seem you got something out of your trip.

Yes…

And I’ve figured out who Yassan really is!

p21: ===========================
[sign]: Hotel Kumagusu Gardens

[sign]: Men’s Bath

[sfx]: Staggering
Damn. I’m so exhausted, I’m about to fall asleep on my feet.

Is it past 12 already?
Hm?

‼
[sfx]: Slide!

p22: ===========================
[sfx]: Silence

[sfx]: Open
[sign]: Please be quiet within the sauna.

Weird. Where did he…?
[sfx]: Splash

p23: ===========================
Fushimi…

Surely you understand by now
just what I am.

p24: ===========================
Yeah.
Yassan, you’re me myself!

[insert]: You’re what I lost that day:
[insert]: My insight, my intuition, my inspiration…
[flashbacks are literally pages 28-29 of chapter 40]

p25: ===========================
My soul.

Meeting Ishidou-san was probably the trigger…
that allowed you to appear before me.
[flashback (to chapter 4, p49-51)] {
Rin: I’m glad I was able to see you again.
Fushimi: I wonder why… / Why those words brought tears to my eyes.
}
[flashback (to chapter 7, p46)] {
Bird: If you always take the wrong path, / you’ll never arrive at the place you should be going.
}

p26: ===========================
I’ve never been as happy…
as I am right now, having figured that out.

…Am I never going to meet you again?

[sfx]: Drip

[sfx]: Drip

Yassan?
Could it be? Are you crying?
[sfx]: Splash!

p27: ===========================
No, that was just the steam condensing and dripping back down on me.
[sfx]: Snap!

Fushimi, I will henceforth be with you always.

In the very moments when your shadow seems thinnest,
let your thoughts fade and feel the world around you.

For in the passing of the clouds,
in the swaying of the trees,
in the conversations of strangers aboard the train,
in the movies shown on daytime TV,
in the news posted on the Internet…

p28: ===========================
In those ways and in every way shall I whisper to you.

p29: ===========================
[sfx]: Zahhhhhh

Have you been slacking on your art recently?
/ Your sketches are all over the place.
[sfx]: Wobbly
And really, couldn’t you try to make the girls look cute?
They all have the same face.

p30: ===========================
I liked the Near-Future Arc, but that ending was iffy.
Don’t you think it’s gotten a bit repetitive?
Are you out of ideas?
[sfx]: Trembling

CAN IT!
I can’t even eat with you like this!
Did I hit the nail on the head?

Thanks for the food‼
[sfx]: Phew!
Shit, I didn’t expect to get bombarded with the same things I hear online by my own sister.

p31: ===========================
You amateurs don’t get to talk smack. You don’t know anything!
You don’t have a clue how hard it is to be a pro!
Or are you saying you could do better?!
[sfx]: Sweep!

Oh, shit!
[sfx]: Fall

[sfx]: Panicking

A diary?

[sfx]: Glance
[sfx]: Heh heh heh.
You’ve gotta have better security than this, Nee-chan. So what have you been writing?

p32: ===========================
[diary]: {
November 19th, sunny
The neighbor’s dog wouldn’t stop yelping.
Aren’t toy poodles supposed be cute?

November 21st, cloudy
Grandma bought me some candies,
but they’re all iffy brands and I’m not sure how they’ll taste.
}

Is this something she’s doing to hold back the advancement of the disease?
It must have taken her hours just to write this much.

November 22nd, cloudy
I had a weird dream last night, maybe because of that recorded anime I watched.

I was lying on a bed
atop an empty beach.

p33: ===========================
The tide would soon come in.
[sfx]: Zah

My heart bounced back between surrender and rage.

[sfx]: Chirp, Whistle

Somewhere nearby, I heard a giant thump—like a triceratops was stomping around.

p34: ===========================
I will grant for you a single wish.

[sfx]: Flap x3

A wish?
Just one wish?

p35: ===========================
Zahhh

Zah

Zah

Flap x2

p36: ===========================
May Norito draw wonderful manga.

p37: ===========================
I wonder why I wished for that, of all things.

[sfx]: Tap

[sfx]: Drip

p38: ===========================
[sfx]: Zah

[sfx]: Clickety-clack

p39: ===========================
Norito! I bought some akafuku, so eat up!
Uh, I’m already on my way out.
Then eat them on the way.

[sfx]: Zoom!

p40: ===========================
[above the white’s are “Katsuo”; left of the dark bubbles is “Read”]
Gone home already? Then you never got to stop by Bizenkou’s.
Next time.
I’ll give The Path of Manga a shot (lol)
It’s scripture. There should be a copy in every house.

[sfx]: Munch x2 / Chomp x2

[sfx]: Ring

Katsuo
I can’t do anything real, but I’ll at least cheer you on.

[sfx]: Ahhh.

Katsuo
When I get to Tokyo, take me to Gotanda.

p41: ===========================

p42: ===========================

p43: ===========================
Yeah, this is just the cover for the first issue of the year!

p44: ===========================
Wonder what I’ll do for the insert text…
Hmm… “Happy New Year,” maybe?
Guess he’s still not giving that stuff much thought…

Oh, I finished the storyboard, too!

Next up, I’m beginning the Three Kingdoms Arc!

p45: ===========================
Wow~~~~‼

You have Bumgarner with the Wei, Mirai-san with the Wu, and Shun with the Shu.
/ I know this’ll be popular!
And the Polycoriac Man’s part of the Sima Clan?

To be honest, the episode following the Near Future Arc, where Shun took a trip with his father to the fishing hole,
caused you to drop all the way to fifth in the survey.
WHA?!

And on the flip side, Taki-kun took first place by storm.
/ He really does have chops.

P-Personally, I’m not looking to draw endless battles.
I’d rather create a more thought-out, more human drama.

I’m not against that kind of thing, either, but…

p46: ===========================
[sfx]: Slump
Manga’s such hard work…

[sfx]: Roll
If I want to tell Re:Member’s story right,
it’s the chapters with the little things that are the most important, and yet…

Did I present it wrong, maybe?
[sfx]: Slip

*Rumble*
[phone]: Mizuno Tooru
*Rumble*

H-Hello?‼
[sfx]: Shkeeen!

p47: ===========================
I heard you got the New Year’s cover.
Congrats!

Th-Thank you very much!

But… It was entirely a lucky fluke.
/ My ranking plummeted in the latest survey.
[sfx]: Slide
You worry about that stuff?
I-I mean…

p48: ===========================
…
A couple of chapters ago, wasn’t there a scene where he slipped out of a party?

Huh? In Re:Member?
Oh, yes!

[flashback]: {
Oh, there’s stairs.
There’s a slope over there.

[sfx]: Roll

You were the only one in the whole hall, Sakura-chan.
Huh? The only what?

The only person who came down to my eye level and talked to me.

Don’t you feel like, with every Reality you synchronize with,
/ the way you see people’s changing?

It’s like, you stop caring about how much worth the outside world says someone has,
and more about their worth on the inside.
}

[Black box in the upper-left corner of the bottom half of the page]: Mizuno-san reads my work!

p49: ===========================
That scene? I thought it was pretty great.
Maybe my favorite of yours thus far.

Thank you very much!
Yeah. I’m not on the wrong path.

p50: ===========================
I’m right to trust in my shadow, my inspiration.

Oh, I liked that scene, too.

My sister said the same thing.

Even though your sister’s your harshest critic?
Yeah. Her scathing remarks can bring me to tears.
She gives one compliment for every ten critiques.

p51: ===========================
She must really be supporting you.

I get so much support through the surveys, and through volume sales.
I want to live up to that large-scale support.

But I also want to do everything I can to live up to the little things that keep me going, too.

p52: ===========================
[sfx]: Smile

Oh, Mizuno-san asked about the Taurus Meetup…
Ishidou-san, want to come?
Huh? What’s this meetup?

It’s basically an end-of-the-year party for manga artists.

Oh, now that you mention it, Nishigaitsu-sensei said something about it.

If I can finish all the work I have, I was thinking of going.
I’ve never been, so…

p53: ===========================
[sign]: Shounen Taurus / Meetup

[sfx]: Chatter / Laughter

p54: ===========================
Nishigaitsu-sensei, allow me to introduce you!
This is my girlfriend!
It’s nice to meet you. I’m Furukawa.

Whaaaaat?! Nishi-chan got a girlfriend?!
The biggest shock of the year, right at the end!

At 30 years old, I, Nishiguchi Shuuhei,
finally got my first girlfriend!
[sfx]: Shaking

M-Miss, just as an aside, exactly what part of Nishi-chan do you like?
Please don’t ask something that rude‼
[sfx]: Smile

p55: ===========================
Shuu-nyan is truly a courageous individual.
[insert]: Shuu-NYAN…?

When a group of delinquents surrounded me…

S-Stop that, all of you!
Huh?

You think you’re cool? Huh?

[insert]: Awawawa.

p56: ===========================
Nishiguchi-san, take care of these punk…
and it’s 5,000 yen!

[sfx]: Twitch!

[sfx]: Pow!

[sfx]: Slam!

[sfx]: Thud

p57: ===========================
[sfx]: Boom!

I couldn’t believe it. In that narrow space, he took out all three in an instant.
I mean, he was as cool as Jason Borne.
I could literally hear Moby’s Extreme Ways in the background.

Nishiguchi-san…

[sfx]: Heh

p58: ===========================
5,000 yen, please!
Yes, yes. I’ll pay.

[sfx]: Cheers
[sfx]: Guffaw

p59: ===========================
Taki-kun.

Did Fushimi-kun sit this one out?

Editor-in-Chief, it’s been so long since you last saw Taki-kun,
but you immediately ask about Fushimi-kun?

Well, how can you blame me?

The man is practically the star of the evening; how can we have this event without him?

p60: ===========================
[sfx]: Smirk

Right about now, he’s working on his manuscript!

p61: ===========================

p62: ===========================
No freaking fair, Furukawa-san!
I wanted to go to the meetup, too.
[sfx]: Slide

Tajima-kun, you can get going soon.

So we’re goin’ to the meetup?
Not me. I’ve still got a little more work to do.
/ The art for the Three Kingdoms arc is awfully complex.
I mean, we’ve suddenly got some thirty thousand soldiers all in one panel.

Oh, so you ain’t goin’.
[phone is zoomed-in on next page]

p63: ===========================
[top bar]: R / Nishigaitsu Group
I got a fever. I’m so sorry, especially after you invited me, but I don’t think I can make it today. :_;

Nishigaitsu Hanako / Are you all right?
Nishiguchi / First Fushimi-kun can’t come, and now Rin-chan? Get some rest.
Falls / Copy that. Take care.
R / Please have fun, everyone.

What’s wrong?
It’s nothing; Ishidou-san’s just…

Hey, does Ishidou-san have a boyfriend?
Huh? I don’t think so?

p64: ===========================
That case,
you thinks I got a chance?

I wonder… She might not have a boyfriend, but…

But she’s got someone she likes?

Probably.

p65: ===========================
Aww….
[sfx]: Shit.
He hot? Rich?
Well, I get the feeling it’s not like that.

…
Anyone I know?

…

Oh, right. She’s in Nishigaitsu-sensei’s group, so…

By the way, what’s the guy think of her?

p66: ===========================
Incidentally, he…

He thinks he likes her.
…Probably since the day they met.

p67: ===========================
Sorry. I was so busy with work, I didn’t notice. Are you all right?

Yeah. I just need to lay down and get some rest. My fever’s mostly gone down already.

p68: ===========================
Would you mind if I headed over right now?

[left of bubbles says “read”]
I’ve got the first issue of the new year, and I’d like you to see it.
The unpublished new issue? I’d love to see it!
Mutou-san usually just half-asses things, but he really brought it home this time.

p69: ===========================
[top]: Gunners TV Anime Second Season Begins‼‼
Shounen Taurus
[upper-right]: Mizuno Tooru x Christie Sakuishi / A pompous conversation for the new year
[below that]: Center Color 24P
[bottom-left square]: High Fly Flow Girls
[bottom]: I yearn to see you once more / Re:Member
[bottom-right insert]: Time for the Red Cliffs!

[is zoomed-in version of above panel]: I yearn to see you once more

p70: ===========================

p71: ===========================
[first panel is conveniently in English]

Monthly Shounen Magazine Editorial Department
[left column] {
Eda Shin’ichi
Nakama Keigo
}
[right column] {
Takami Youhei
Hamanaka Shinsuke
}
Sakuishi-Pro
[bottom row, left column] {
Nakama Nobuyuki
Kido Seito
}
[bottom row, middle column] {
Sawada Shin’ichi
Mutou Taisei
}
[bottom row, right column] {
Saitou Hiroaki
Hirooka Shin’ya
}
p72: ===========================
To all the readers who have read this story through to the end, you have my thanks.

Harold Sakuishi

Next issue, we’ll be looking back on Rin’s completion and run an interview with Harold Sakuishi-sensei!
*The final, 14th volume on sale June 17th.*
[We plan to include Harold Sakuishi-sensei’s debut one-shot, “No, You Can’t”!]

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 40 by Dowolf

2016-03-15T04:24:39+00:00

Rin 40

Reserved for use by RyColaa

p1: ======================================
A pure dignity--
--Deceit is beyond you

p2: ======================================
Hmm…

I’ve got a single text from Chouno-san.
It came last night.

Maybe it’s to tell us who got the cover?
[sign]: Hotel Kumagusu Gardens

p3: ======================================
[sfx]: Glug

I’m going back to the room to give Chouno-san a call.

Huh? Is he going to be up this early?
It’s 7.
No worries. He doesn’t go to bed until after he’s seen the international sports results.
[insert]: Later.

……..Did Taki-kun get the cover?!

p4: ======================================
Hey, tell me more about the dream.

Huh?
You’re interested in it?
[sfx]: Nod

You see, Yuri-sama…

p5: ======================================
She’s so revered by the Five Princes, the few elites permitted entry into the main shrine,
that they bow their heads so low they touch the floor.

But to Kiou…

[sfx]: Pop!

He snuck in again?
Yeah. The second time was on the day of the festival, when security was lax.

p6: ======================================
Uh, umm… Here.
This is in thanks for saving my life.

[sfx]: Gulp

p7: ======================================
I had hoped to…
Hoped to…
To see you from up close.

p8: ======================================
Th-Thank you.

Afterwards, again and again,
/ he braved the dangers…

Oh, want to see the storyboard?
Huh? You sure?
Then I’ll read it while I’m holding down the fort.

p9: ======================================
[sign]: Kumano Road

[handwritten]: {
[right bubble]: Walking the Kumano Kodou
[top bubble]: Day 2
[text]: Kumano Nachi Shrine
(Big Kumotori Pass) (Small Kumotori Pass)
Kumano Honguu Shrine
}

That’s a pretty rough itinerary.

What’d Chouno-san say?
Oh, he didn’t pick up.
Sleeping like a log, I assume.

…
Well, I’m sure he’ll give me a buzz once he’s up.

p10: ======================================
It’ll probably be when we’re eating lunch, or something.

Good morning!
[sfx]: Rush!

p11: ======================================
So Fushimi-kun and Taki-kun are spending today hiking through the mountains.
They really are an austere group.

The path they’re taking it supposed to have some hard climbs, even relative to the rest of the Kumano Kodou.
They said they’ll be walking nine or ten hours.

Whoa… I could never do that.

Right?
[sfx]: Ring
Rin-chan said she’s going to be taking it easy in the hotel hot spring.

Hm…
It’s Rin-chan.
Remember: “Not one step back.” ♪ Don’t forget :D

p12: ======================================
What is it?
Oh, nothing…
We’re just going to see a movie; what’s with the message?

[sfx/insert]: Shh Shh / *Laughter* / *Slap*

p13: ======================================
[[same as previous chapter, but handwritten this time]]
Yuri-sama,
by its own body does wood give light to the flames.

I will use my own soul
to give you light.

And I…
will use my soul to light you, Kiou.

p14: ======================================
The New Year’s ritual is, to me,
the most trying of all.

On the final day of the year, starting from before the sun sets, I remove myself from my body.
I go to the rivers, the boulders, the waterfalls, the trees…
To all the gods, and converse with them.

p15: ======================================
it is difficult to demand understanding from one who does not understand.

Is it to know what sort of year the new year will be?
Well, roughly speaking,
/ I also pray that the new year be a good one.

Meanwhile, during my meager breaks, I sip a few drops of water.

It ultimately ends when the sun sets and the new year dawns.

Only then, with my body and heart exhausted, do I finally partake of the porridge.

p16: ======================================
Wow…
So that’s why the New Year’s Ritual requires two vessels‼

Well done, Bun’ou.
Your workmanship has such elegant beauty!

No matter what anyone else makes,
my vessels will be chosen.

No one knows Yuri-sama like I do‼

p17: ======================================
[sfx]: Panting

p18: ======================================
[sfx]: Crackling

[sfx]: Roar

[sfx]: Splash

p19: ======================================
Whoa!

Kiou, that looks awesome!
/ You’re totally winning this.
It’s friggin’ sweet.

Th-Thank you, everyone.

When I think of the 99 princes, the group I’m now a part of,
I’m truly glad I came to this place.

Aren’t you tired of gazing at the moon?
Huh?
Want to take a trip out of here, just once?

I can’t remember ever being anywhere but in here.

Let’s go see the sunrise, together.

p20: ======================================

p21: ======================================
[signpost] {
[top]: Big Kumotori Pass

: Mt. Nachi
[right side]: Koguchi (Noboritatechaya Trail)
[middle]: Lottery
[below that]: World Heritage Site: Kumano Sankei Michi
[very bottom]: Kumano Kodou
}

*Wheeze*
*Wheeze*
*Wheeze*
♪

Water…
[sfx]: Huff x2, *Rustle*
Water…

[sfx]: Flutter

Wah! Why did I even bring these?
Hm? What are those?

p22: ======================================
[sfx]: Zah

You’re normally not allowed to come in here,
but this waterfall is my absolute favorite.

Of all the fourty-eight waterfalls,
this is the most elegant and beautiful.

Yuri-sama said that, although the great waterfall is a male deity,
this waterfall is a goddess.

[bubble]: A storyboard I threw out.

Bun’ou-sama, what do these three characters mean?

They represent the gods of the three mountains.

…

Bun’ou doesn’t really seem like a bad guy.

Of course. Kiou respects him a ton, too.
[sfx]: Gulp

p23: ======================================
He’s clearheaded, and has by far the sharpest mind out of all the 99 Princes.
It’s generally assumed there was no writing system during that era, but somewhere, he learned how to write.

Hmmm.
Hey, are you getting hungry?

Oh, shoot.
What?
I’ve got no signal here.

We’ll probably be out of range until we reach our goal.
F-For now, let’s eat. We’ve got mehari-zushi.

p24: ======================================
[bottom-right bubble]: The storyboard ended partway through, right?
So what happens after?
Huh?

Did the two settle down together
and live happily ever after?
[sfx]: Munch x2

Nah.
[sfx]: Munch x2

Everything had gone fine so far,
but at a heavy cost.

p25: ======================================
Yuri-sama had lived like a bird in a cage.
Hiking through the mountains was rough on her.

[sfx]: Flash

It’s like she was allergic to the sun.
The parts of her skin that bathed in its rays swelled up.

Hmmm.
[sfx]: Munch x2
They returned long after they’d planned.

After all but killing themselves to get back to the shrine, they found it in an uproar.
[sfx]: Wahh

p26: ======================================
[sfx]: Slam / Crash / Snap

[sfx]: Thud

[sfx]: Munch x2
Executed?

It seemed like he would be,

but his friends begged on his behalf…

p27: ======================================
and Yuri-sama entreated that he be spared.

[sfx]: Gulp

Kiou, be gone from this shrine.
/ And never again show yourself here.
[sfx]: Wind howling

p28: ======================================
Bun’ou-sama,
…Stab, please.

?

In the village where I was born,
it’s said that the soul dwells in your shadow.

I will leave my soul behind.

p29: ======================================
Do it.

[sfx]: Stab!

p30: ======================================
So he was exiled.
It was a strange dream.
[sfx]: Munch
When I woke up, I felt like I’d been struck mute.

In the end, I never did find out who won the pottery battle.
[insert]: Thanks for the meal / The mehari-zushi was delicious.
Bun’ou smashed them.

Huh?

When Kiou departed,
he smashed them to smithereens.

p31: ======================================
[sfx]: Howl

…

p32: ======================================
[sfx]: Shatter!

p33: ======================================
….

As for Yuri-sama, she lost control of the New Year’s ritual
[sfx]: Stand
and from that day forth, she made a mess of all her duties.

…
How do you…?

I get the feeling this isn’t my first time walking this road.
[sfx]: Step
With every step, so many things flash back into my head.

[sfx]: Gyah x2
I’ll head on ahead.
Let’s each walk at our own pace.

p34: ======================================
Man, that movie was great.
And the action scenes had almost no CG.

I love spy-action flicks.

Oh, yeah. How about we take a pic?
We can send it to Fushimi-kun.
Oh, nice.
Let’s send it to Rin-chan, too.

[sfx]: Snap

p35: ======================================
[sfx]: Quiver
Hey, you bastards!

You takin’ a picture of us?
Gimme that phone!

Huh…? We didn’t take a picture of you.

Don’t play dumb!
Hand it the fuck over! We’ll be erasin’ all your data.

What…?
But I have reference photos for Re:Member on this…

p36: ======================================
Nishiguchi-san, let’s go!
[sfx]: Dash!
Oh, yeah.

Wait, dammit‼
[sfx]: Dash

Aieeee‼

[sfx]: Slam!

p37: ======================================
Fork over your whole bag!
We’re gonna fuck you up‼

[insert]: Awawawa!

I-I can’t—I’m gonna piss myself.
I know I will…

[sfx]: Turn
S-Sorry, Furukawa-san.

Remember: “Not one step back.” ♪ Don’t forget :D

p38: ======================================
S-Stop that, all of you!
Huh?

Huff.
Huff.
Huff.

Huff.
Huff.

p39: ======================================
Fushimi…

Huff.
Huff.

Huff.

Huff.

[sfx]: Flap x2

p40: ======================================

p41: ======================================
*Wheeze*
*Wheeze*
Yassan…
I did like you said, and came here.

Welcome to Kumano!

Actually, whoa…
I can’t believe I’m seeing you while I’m awake…
[sfx]: Freeze
Coming to this land has brought you clarity.

p42: ======================================
Isn’t that right, Kiou?

When you lived in this land,
you were a gushing fountain of creativity.

Simply being by her side
granted you inspiration.

p43: ======================================
[sfx]: Stab!

After losing your soul,

you never again attempted anything inventive.

After wandering various lands for years on end…

I died in obscurity?
No…

p44: ======================================
You found a home in a small, seaside village.
The village shaman took a peculiar liking for you.

p45: ======================================
Well, this “shaman” was pretty much a charlatan.

The ocean’s goin’ crazy.
Like there’s a huge storm comin’.
Damn…

Must be a giant storm, the kind that only comes once a decade.
A lot of people might die.

Your prayers, please!
No, no. That’ll never work!
Forget it—we need to evacuate.

p46: ======================================
[sfx]: Howl

[sfx]: Dash
!

I went back to the shrine?

You did.

You had lost your father, your mother, and your sister.
So in those days you spent as one of the 99 Princes, you found true family.

p47: ======================================
[sfx]: Roar

What about Yuri-sama?

The elites immediately evacuated her to high ground; she was fine.

Yet most of the princes, including the children…

p48: ======================================
It’s Kiou‼
Kiou’s come back‼

Time in the ocean had made you a strong swimmer,
and that strength let you save two, maybe three of the children.

p49: ======================================
Yet the good and bad alike fall victim to a storm’s wrath.

[sfx]: Zah!

p50: ======================================
[flashback to ch. 37]
Kiou…!

Bun’ou-sama…
You’re the one Yuri-sama needs by her side.

p51: ======================================
[sfx]: Rush

p52: ======================================
Fushimi…
[sfx]: Flap
In all likelihood, this will be the last time I ever appear before you.

Huh?!

Yassan,
I still don’t know who you are!

[sfx]: Flap x2
Surely the answer has largely come to you…

p53: ======================================
[sfx]: Bah!

p54: ======================================
[sfx]: Screech

[sfx]: Pnph

p55: ======================================

p56: ======================================
*Wheeze*
*Wheeze*
*Wheeze*
[sign]: Towards the Honguu Area (The Little Kumotori Pass) / Kumano Kodou

I might’ve come up with the plan myself,
[sfx]: Wobbling
but I was a reckless fool.

Will I be able to get straight to work after getting back?
[sfx]: *Wheezing*

Huff.
Huff.

Hey!
!

p57: ======================================
I think this view makes walking all the way up here worth it.

Maybe it was somewhere around here
that you saved my life, Fushimi-kun.

p58: ======================================
Huh? You’ve got a signal?
I’m still out of range.
Ah.

[screen]: Taurus Editing Department

H-Hello?

p59: ======================================
Sorry to interrupt your trip,

but it’s about the new year’s cover:
/ Re:Member’s won it‼

p60: ======================================
…Don’t tell me…

R-Right now, Taki-kun’s by my side.

p61: ======================================
Okay. I think Chouno’s going to call him later.
Though he’s seriously pissed.

…

…Oh.

[sfx]: Fwamp

p62: ======================================
Congrats, Fushimi-kun.
Th-Thanks.
[sfx]: Ring

I’m at the finish line, Kumano’s Honguu Shrine. Call me when you get here!

Ishidou-san said she’s at the goal.
Huh?

p63: ======================================
The old shrine’s site is across the road. Beyond there lies a river. I’ll be waiting by its shore.

Wow, that’s truly amazing.
I mean, should I really be doing it?
I’m no good at coloring, and…
Fushimi-kun, don’t hold back on my account. Go ahead. Be happy.
Now I feel even more down.

p64: ======================================
I think somewhere upstream or downstream from here…
lies the place you drew, Fushimi-kun.

Huh?!
But the river’s so shallow!
You’d never drown in this.
[sfx]: Splash

…Even if it had been there, I doubt there would be any vestige of it.
After all, everything took place oh-so-long ago.

…

p65: ======================================
I’ve been wondering…
What happened after?

p66: ======================================

p67: ======================================
Yuri-sama’s gone‼
[sfx]: Running
Sh-She’s what?!
Wake everyone and find her‼

p68: ======================================
I yearn
to see you
once more.

p69: ======================================

p70: ======================================
Huh…? What’s wrong?

It was in the same spot…
Huh? What was?

…

[insert]: Next issue, the final chapter—Every mystery will be answered‼!
[box]: To be continued in the May issue.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 39 by Dowolf

2016-02-19T16:33:04+00:00

Rin 39

Reserved for use by RyColaa Scanlations

p1: ========================================

p2: ========================================

p3: ========================================
[sfx]: Scratch
In essence, the test subjects find Shino Mirai to be their anima,
while Shino Mirai finds the test subjects to fulfill the roll of her animus.
Within the Realities, the Polycoriac Man she creates plays a number of archetypical roles…

[sfx]: Chatter

p4: ========================================
[sfx]: Chatter

That presentation was superb.
Ryuu Bumgarner is an exemplary man.

But of course—he is the scion of one of the East Coast’s greatest families.
And hasn’t he erased the most Realities?

Shun!

It’s all pretty tasty.
Especially the roast beef.
Sakura-chan!
You haven’t eaten anything, right?

p5: ========================================
And it’s like, sure Ryuu’s amazing,
but you’re the one conquering the most difficult Realities.
Yeah, Ryuu’s got you beat on number, but…

I guess all the research scientists don’t get any of that, maybe?

Well, all the details are part of a top-secret project.
[sfx] Munch

[sfx]: Yawn

Hey, Shun—wanna slip out?
/ Another minute in here, and I’m totally gonna die of boredom.
[sfx]: Huh?

p6: ========================================
Oh, there’s stairs.
There’s a slope over there.

[sfx]: Roll

You were the only one in the whole hall, Sakura-chan.
Huh? The only what?

The only person who came down to my eye level and talked to me.

Don’t you feel like, with every Reality you synchronize with,
/ the way you see people’s changing?

p7: ========================================
It’s like, you stop caring about how much worth the outside world says someone has,
and more about their worth on the inside.

Says the middle schooler. That’s what you’ve been thinking about?
Hey, are you making fun of me?

Regardless, I think that’s what my sister’s teaching us.

p8: ========================================
And we’re definitely going to wake her up from her sleep.
[insert]: Ahahahaha
That’s gotta be a bit weird for her to hear from us, the people who live in her dreams.

Thanks for all the hard work!!

Furukawa-san, wanna go eat some jumbo gyouza on the way home?
I’ll pass.
Huh? Furukawa-san, you don’t like gyouza?
Xiahou Dun, the place in front of the station, makes a pretty good one.

p9: ========================================
Oh, right. You got a date tomorrow.
No, it’s not a date.
We’re just going to see a movie.
Huh? With who?

Nishiguchi-san!
Well, I’m free, so I thought “Why not?”

WHAAAAAAT?!

You’ve already finished packing, I see.
Yeah. We’re heading out early tomorrow, so…

Have a good trip!

p10: ========================================
Heck, you’re goin’ to Kumao, right?
I really don’t got a clue why you’d wanna go there.

[insert]: Hahaha…
Good question.

It’s because Yassan’s been hinting that I should…
Not that I can tell anyone that.
[top-right magazine]: Kumano / Trip through a World Heritage Site
[bottom-right magazine]: Three Kumano Shrines / Nachi / Honguu / Shinguu
[upper-left magazine]: Nanki / Kumano Kodou / A Professional Trip
[middle-left]: Perfect Guide / Kumano / The Raging Thunder Road
[bottom-left]: Let’s walk the Kumano Kodou!!

p11: ========================================
[sfx]: Roar

Kumano Trip Rough Plans
[bubble]: Day 1
Depart from Haneda -> land at Nanki-Shirahama
Rent a car
1) Kumano Honguu Shrine
2) Kumano Hayatama Shrine
3) Kumano Nachi Shrine
[bubble]: Visiting the Three Kumano Shrines
Stay at Hotel Kumagusu Gardens
[real text bubble]: ……

p12: ========================================
Morning!

Ah!
[sfx]: Jump!

I-I’m happy to be going with you.
[sfx]: Bow x2
Oh, and I’m happy to be going with you.

p13: ========================================
That night…

Would you like to go on a trip some time? There’s a place I’d like to take you.

[sfx]: Bathump

*Ring*
Ugh, that was quick.

I can’t believe she instantly said “OK”…

p14: ========================================
You can afford to take off from work?

It’s just a three-day, two-night trip; we can manage.
I haven’t spent any time thinking about what comes next, so I did bring what I need to make a storyboard, just in case.

You’re sure I wouldn’t just be a third wheel?
[sfx]: Rattle
!

p15: ========================================
O-Of course not.
I did force you to let me come after I heard the news.

Really, though—I won’t be a nuisance?

I-I mean…
Neither of us has a license, so…
Oh.
Then leave the driving to me.

[sign]: Nanki-Shirahama

p16: ========================================
[sfx]: Roar

I can’t believe Ishidou-san showed interest in the mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, of all places.
/ Why’d you want to go to the shrines, Fushimi-kun?
Hmm, how do I say it… I want to know more about ancient Japan, so…

Regardless, I’m interested in seeing how Ishidou-san reacts out there.

p17: ========================================
[sfx]: Roar

[magazine]: Shounen Taurus

p18: ========================================
Taki-kun,
/ Fushimi-kun,
/ and Rin-chan, too—they’re all crazy.

Normal kids their age would be partying at Disneyland or Universal Studios Japan.
Yes, they’re a sober bunch.

Back during the Heian and Kamakura eras, all the nobles would visit the Kumano shrines.
[sfx]: Eh heh heh
It’s supposed to be an ancient place of faith.

[sfx]: Ring

Rin-chan!
Nishiguchi-san, the keyword to making things go well with Furukawa-san is “Not one step back.” ♪

p19: ========================================
What’s wrong?
No, it’s nothing.
L-Let’s go.

[sfx]: Roar

Fushimi-kun, I read Taurus during the flight.

Sakura-chan’s gotten irresistibly cute lately!

[sfx]: Haha
That costume was my editor’s idea…

p20: ========================================
…But I’m having a lot of fun drawing the near-future arc.
I really like the setting and its twin Mirai-sans: one light, one shadow.

Which do you like more: Presence or Re:Member?

p21: ========================================
Let me be a bit more specific: From September through last week’s, which did you like more?
Why that question?
It’s extremely important to us.
[sign]: Welcome to Shirahama

Whichever work comes in first on the survey the most times over that period is going to grace the cover of the first issue of the year.

Huh? What’s with that?
It’s something the new editor-in-chief came up with.

Taki-kun, your five straight weeks of double issues were a masterpiece.
Yeah, well, as you’d expect I was all but dead by the end of it.
I literally had to skip the week after because I was sick in bed.

p22: ========================================
Drawing manga really is a harsh business.

[sign]: Expendable Rent-a-Car

We might know the results today or tomorrow!

Huh? I hadn’t heard a word of that from Mutou-san.
I’m sure he’ll call once the results are in.
After all, the winner has to draw the cover.

I have zero confidence…
Both our works have amazing energy.

I’ve been so focused on my work lately that I haven’t heard any of the rankings.
I wonder how it’ll go.

p23: ========================================
[sign is already translated]

There’s so much green here.

p24: ========================================

1) Kumano Honguu Shrine
[side bubble]: Kumano

We’re almost to the first destination.

[sfx]: Roar

[sfx]: Bathump

[sfx]: Roar

p25: ========================================
*Ring-a-Ding*
*Clap, Clap*

p26: ========================================
H-How was it, Ishidou-san?

Hmm. I liked it.

That’s it?

Retired emperors visited the Kumano Shrines a number of times from the Heian Era through the Kamakura Era.
[upper right]: Kumano Hayatama Shrine
[upper left]: Kumano Guutai Shrine
[bottom]: Kumano Nachi Shrine

Later, the common folk were told of it and went as well. To the people in the mountains, the pilgrims looked like ants. That’s where we get its nickname: the Ants’ Kumano Pilgrimage.

p27: ========================================
There’s a hundred bookmarks in those guidebooks.
Okay, here’s a question:
/ Which retired emperor visited the shrines the most over his lifetime?
a) Emperor Toba b) Emperor Goshirakawa c) Emperor Gotoba
So, who was it?

I couldn’t care less.
First hint: he’s famous nowadays.
That was delicious!

Okay, let’s go to the next destination!
[sfx]: Stand
Second hint—and I think this’ll let you figure it out.
/ “Japan’s greatest Oo-Tengu”!

[again, a snippit from the earlier handwritten plans]
1) Kumano Honguu Shrine
2) Kumano Hayatama Shrine

[signs are already translated]

p28: ========================================
[sfx]: Vroom

[sfx]: *Clap, clap*

[sfx]: Fidget

W-Well, Ishidou-san?

p29: ========================================
Yeah. It’s a nice place.

Huh? Again, that’s it?

Fushimi-kun, I’ve got your answer.

[sign]: Emperor Goshirakawa / Thirty-three Times

It’s three hundred-odd kilometers each way from Kyoto to Kumano.
/ So a round trip took just under a month.
Wow. He must have been a great walker.

Umm, Fushimi-kun?
You’re sure this was the right trip?

p30: ========================================
Okay. Next up is the final destination.

[again, the previous handwritten message]
3) Kumano Nachi Shrine

I completely get that the people were heavily religious in the Heian and Kamakura eras,
but there’s nothing I can use here for manga.

I’m just pretending. Pretending to sleep…

It started way before then.
Huh?

p31: ========================================
Long, long in the past…

Though I doubt any of this is recorded in history.

p32: ========================================

p33: ========================================

p34: ========================================
[sfx]: Sparks

Yuri-sama,
by its own body does wood give light to the flames

I will use my own soul
to give you light.

p35: ========================================
And I…
will use my soul to light you, Kiou.

[sfx]: Shake
Fushimi-kun!

We’re here.

[sfx]: Spaced-out

p36: ========================================
[sfx]: Zaahhh!

p37: ========================================
…Well, I get to see a waterfall, so all’s good.
You do like your waterfalls.

This might be the coolest one I’ve seen all my life.
I could stare at it for ours.
[sfx]: Roar
The Nachi waterfall is the tallest and fastest-flowing waterfall in all of Japan.

I-I wonder what Ishidou-san’s thinking.
There’s no point just asking her.

[sfx]: Smile

p38: ========================================
How’d you find it, Fushimi-kun?
/ How was the first day of the trip to you?

Huh…?
Oh, personally? Umm…

Did you get anything out of your long-awaited trip?

[sign]: Hotel Kumagusu Gardens

p39: ========================================
The hot spring was great.
There’s an open-air bath here where you can see the sea.
[sfx]: Open

p40: ========================================
[sfx]: Thud

Oh, sorry. Am I interrupting?

p41: ========================================
Huh?
You’re storyboarding, right?
Oh, well…

I wanted to write down everything from my dream so I wouldn’t forget,
but doing so makes it sound cheap…

I was just jotting down some ideas of mine.

[sfx]: Swipe!

Your handwriting’s awful!
I mean, I’m the only one who’ll look at it.
[handwritten section is largely unintelligible; only the middle bit is really readable and not covered by speech bubbles. Also the (?) bit is literally in the text; it’s not me guessing]
[…] shrine in the sanbank; working (?) are a total of 99 people named Kiou, Bun’ou, Saiou, Ishiou, Meiou etc. “Ou” here is used in male names […] Five Princes […] Absolutely cannot enter […]

p42: ========================================
[sfx]: *Crumple*

!!

You don’t need any of this!
[sfx]: Thunk

I say, don’t write an idea-book.
You won’t forget something if it’s really good.

You’re forcing your style on me?
[insert]: Now, let’s eat some grub.

p43: ========================================
It sounds like Nishiguchi-san gave a good impression during his date.
They’re meeting up again tomorrow.
Wow. That’s awesome.
You said Furukawa-san’s cute, right?

And now he’s going on about if he should formally ask her out.
[insert]: Hahaha

p44: ========================================
!

p45: ========================================
[sfx]: Scratch x2

p46: ========================================
Hey, don’t go leaving your Shadow.
You’ll get your Shadow—your soul—sealed within.

I wanted to put this comb with my sister in her grave, so…

How beautiful.
I can only conclude that divine spirits rest within your craftwork!

p47: ========================================
Everyone makes fun of me, saying how my fingers are as nimble as a girl’s.

I’m awful at hunting,
and I’m always holding everyone else back…

Yet with your sister’s passing, all your relatives have departed this world. Now what are we to do with you?

Elder!
A messenger from the shrine has arrived.

You have our true appreciation for the fortuitous offerings you made last month.
Well, well. The one good thing about this village is how blessed it is with trees.
[insert]: *Panting*

By the way, as part of that offering…

Was there some sort of trouble?
[sfx]: Bathump!

p48: ========================================
Who in the world crafted this well-used vessel?

[sfx]: Bathump x3

Worry not, young one.

Various rituals take place at the shrine throughout the year.

In doing so, we require a variety of religious tools.
And I believe you can make ones appropriate to the tasks.

W-Wait a second.
*Huff*
*Huff*
*Huff*
M-My thighs are killing me.

p49: ========================================
*Huff*
*Huff*
*Huff*

See the river there, the one that goes from Heaven to Earth? On its sandbank stands our temple.

p50: ========================================
Saiou-dono, is your mind certain?
Only those bound by blood with they who have for generations served the gods of these three mountains
are permitted to serve at this shrine.
(TL/N: Saiou: Literally “Festival King”)

Bun’ou, the occasional exception is permissible.
/ Take a look at a vessel this young man made.
(TL/N: Bun’ou: Literally “Literary King”)

You are well-versed in the ritual tools; I would ask for you to judge its beauty stringently.

Were those made by this “Bun’ou” person?
They’re so beautiful…

p51: ========================================
Show it to me.

[sfx]: Trembling

!!

You’re fine with me staying here for a little while?
I’ll work super hard at crafting!
Good. Yet let me give you a warning.

You may tread only within this front shrine.
/ Entering the main shrine is absolutely forbidden!

p52: ========================================
For there dwell the Gods.
Only a scant few people are permitted entry there. Bun’ou is one.
I myself have never stepped within.

S-Saiou-sama?
Hm?
Incidentally, what would happen if I did go in?

To date, two people have made such plans. Both were killed before they could.

p53: ========================================
Hey, novice. I hear ya got specially appointed.
Y-Yes, luckily.
The name’s Maiou. Nice to meet ya.
(TL/N: Maiou: lit. “Rice King”)

Whoa, what a feast!

Hungry? Here’s a tochimochi.
Th-Thank you very much.

Today, the local clan chief is coming to pray for rain.

Afterwards, everyone from the temple’s gathering for a grand feast.
/ Ya oughta come, too.
[sfx]: Munch

[sfx]: Chatter

First, I have to focus on my work and earn everyone’s acceptance.

p54: ========================================
!

[sfx]: Flap x2

[sfx]: Flap x2

p55: ========================================
It’s like the butterfly’s inviting me.

[sfx]: Glance x2

[sfx]: Gulp

Once in my life is all I want—
I just want to see the form of the Gods.

And to ask them…
why they took my father, my mother, even my sister.

[sfx]: Bathump x3

p56: ========================================
[sfx]: *Gulp*

p57: ========================================
It’s not a god—it’s a person!!

[sfx]: Flick x2

[sfx]: Drizzle

[sfx]: Drizzle x2

p58: ========================================
[sfx]: Pour

p59: ========================================
Hey, what’re you doing there?!

B-Bun’ou-sama!!

[sfx]: Gust

[sfx]: Slip

p60: ========================================
I’m loving this kettle; I use it for rice porridge divination.
Maiou-san.
Thanks, man.

This is the greatest talisman I’ve ever seen.
Ishiou-san, thank you very much.
(TL/N: Ishiou: Literally “Stone King”)

I’ll use this earing as a charm.
It feels truly blessed.
Keou-san, I’m glad to hear it.
(TL/N: Keou: Literally “Measurement King”)

With that, I appoint you a youth in service to this shrine.

Since you were raised in a village bountiful with trees, I name you Kiou.
(TL/N: “Ki” can also mean “tree,” while his name is written with the characters for “chronicle king.”)

p61: ========================================
!

Umm, Bun’ou-sama?
Why did you not censure me for what happened that day?

Naturally, I would have liked nothing more than to tear you limb from limb, then to toss your corpse into the valley.

Yet Yuri-sama said I mustn’t.

Would that be the lady’s name?

Yuri-sama converses with the gods of these three mountains, and grants oracles to we the people.
She is this temple’s secret medium.

Listen well. Should you reveal Yuri-sama’s presence to any other individuals…
I get it. I won’t tell a soul!

p62: ========================================
More importantly, what are you doing for the equipment to be used in the new year’s ritual?
Huh?

That ritual is the most important one out of the entire year.

There is the vessel used to offer holy water to the gods at the main temple before the new year dawns,
and then there is the one used to offer holy mochi to the gods after the dawn.

Everyone serving the temple is free to submit a pair of such vessels.
/ The offerings are impartially judged, and one pair is picked to be used.
Who makes the decision?

The five Great Princes who can enter the main shrine…
and Yuri-sama.

By the way, mine was chosen last year.
Whoa, that’s impressive.

…This time, I suspect
that yours or mine will be chosen!

Ahhhhhhh!

p63: ========================================
Wh-Who said you could read that?!!
Hey. Morning.

Fushimi-kun,
is this really Re:Member?

No, it’s actually…

p64: ========================================
A dream?

Yeah. While I was dozing off in the car yesterday,
I had a really odd dream.

So in the end, who won?
[sfx]: Munch x2

Dunno. I don’t really remember that far.

………

p65: ========================================
Hmm…
I’ve got a single text from Chouno-san.
It came last night.

!!

Maybe it’s to tell us who got the cover?
[insert]: Re:Member vs. Presence: who wins? Find out next issue!
[box]: To be continued in the April issue / On sale / March 5th

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 38 by Dowolf

2016-01-18T04:15:06+00:00

Rin 38

For use by RyColaa Scanlations

p1: =============================
Their destinies intersect

within the ceaseless flow of mankind.

p2: =============================
Shun-kun, how are you feeling?

How am I feeling?
All of this stuff…
…is totally boring.
And heck, I’m tired.

p3: =============================
Dr. Tokiwa, what is Shun doing right now?
Please relax, ma’am.
None of the danger from when he synchronizes with one of Shino Mirai’s realities is present here.

Could you give me a rough explanation, one I could understand?

Roughly speaking,
we’re measuring his brain activity.

Specfically, we show a constant stream of footage in his mind, and measure the changes in blood flow to his brain.
That flow takes certain patterns, which our computers will be able to recognize after three full weeks of training.

p4: =============================
Wh-What purpose does that serve?
It will let him interact with the new system we’ve had installed!

That’s the new system?
It doesn’t look any different from the usual MRI.

p5: =============================
Sakura-chan, are you ready?
Yahhh! Give me a second!

I haven’t finished eating my cream puff,
and I can’t synchronize on an empty stomach!

You’ve met Sakura-chan, right?
Yes, at your birthday party, though we only said hello.
She’s Shino Mirai-san’s little sister, right?

Remember what happened last time you ate too much? You nodded off, and weren’t able to synchronize.
Then Dr. Tanaka, wanna go halfsies?

Sakura-chan is the first test subject for our new machine.
But she seems nothing like Mirai-san.

p6: =============================
Synchronization successful!
Heartbeat and brain waves within range.

Huh?
That’s…

We’re seeing what Sakura-chan’s seeing inside the Reality.

Using the data on changes in blood flow to the brain from the MRI scans,
our computers reproduce the images she’s seeing.

p7: =============================
Mirai-san!!

HOLY SHIT!
Isn’t that Reality Delta?

p8: =============================
Re:Member came in second?!
[background page] {
Ryuu Bumgarner!!

Have you met Ryuu?
Yes. We met for a moment during the medical check last month.

He’s the man who’s erased the most Realities!!

Yeah. Never saw that coming…

This is the first time Fushimi-kun’s moved above me.

The margin of victory between it and Presence was tiny, but…
Well, we did spend this chapter doing a lot of foreshadowing and buildup.

p9: =============================
However, the gap between us and first-place Lumina is still huge.
And in the end, our objective is to dethrone Lumina!

[sfx]: Grin!

And then, whoever comes in first the most times…
will grace the cover of the first issue of the new year.

Chouno-san, I’ve got a bit of a plan…

p10: =============================
Huh?

Furukawa-san, you ‘n your boyfriend’ve broken up?

Argh. I never want to see that man’s face again.

Huh? But didn’t you only just start going out?
You showed me a pic of him, and he seemed pretty hot.

p11: =============================
When we went to see the fireworks, a bunch of gangster types surrounded us.
So he left me behind and ran off on his own!
Can you believe it?

Whoa.
An officer happened to be passing by, so everything wound up fine, thank goodness.

Well, but you know. There ain’t any such things as a perfect man.

Right, Fushimi-kun?

Huh?

[sfx]: Snore x2
Fushimi-kun?

p12: =============================
[sfx]: Splash

Shoot, shoot. I’ve made a fool out of myself.
Of all things, the man in charge falling asleep in front of his staff…?

Fushimi-kun, why don’t you take a nap?
/ I’ll wake you up in an hour.

Thanks. I’ve been fighting to get the storyboard done this week, so I’ve barely gotten any sleep.

But with you and Tajima-kun working so hard, I can’t be the only one resting!
[sfx]: Glug

p13: =============================
Okay. We’re almost finished. Let’s get to it!
[bottles]: Sandman’s Bane

[sfx]: Scratch

[sfx]: Draw

p14: =============================
[sfx]: Chirp

Good work today!
Then I’ll see you next week.

[sfx]: Sigh / Wobble / Thwump
Again we’ve somehow managed to pull through.

Every week’s a struggle to the death.
Every week, I nearly drop dead from exhaustion…

Oh, that’s right. Didn’t the new issue of Taurus show up?
[sfx]: Stand

[sfx]: Fall

[sfx]: Wobble

[sfx]: Rip

p15: =============================
[insert]: PRESENCE / Double Issue / As Thanks for Our Huge Popularity

Whoa!

A double issue!
And the quality’s incredible, too…
[sfx]: Pour

Does Taki-kun have a bottomless well of talent?

p16: =============================
[sign]: Stake House Texas Clover

Turns out it was Taki-kun’s idea.
That stuff tends to reflect directly in your popularity, after al.
[sfx: Sizzle

Presence came in second, but it got enough votes to massively close the gap with Lumina.
[sfx]: Sizzle x2

Fushimi-kun, we’ve gotta keep up with him.
Huh?
I’ve already gotten the okay from the editor-in-chief.

p17: =============================
There’s not much point doing the same thing,
so we’ll do double issues for two straight weeks!

?!

Twenty pages times two, so forty pages…
[sfx]: Sizzle
And you want me to do that twice?

[sfx]: Sizzle
Plus two color pages for each!

C-Can I take off the week after?
Nope! No breaks!
WHAT?!!

p18: =============================
Now that its entered the next chapter, Re:Member’s getting interesting.

Reality Delta corresponds to Ancient Rome.
The dictator, the hero of his country, is assassinated in the Senate by an opposing faction.
The mastermind behind the coup d’état is dictator’s blood brother, the polycoriac man.

Within the reality, Mirai-san…
is the murdered dictator’s daughter.

p19: =============================
Sakura-chan was synchronized with it, but the whirlpool of sex and violence that defines this adult, political world flusters her.

Good morning.

[sfx]: Dash!

Was Sakura-chan crying?

The girl needs rest.
Shun-kun, are you ready?

When Shun first experiences the new system,
he succeeds in synchronizing with Reality Delta.

p20: =============================
[sfx]: Cheers

A number of the soldiers who had distinguished themselves in battle
/ back when the now-assassinated dictator had been a provincial governor-general
found that the Polycoriac Man’s stratagems had sent them into the Coliseum, where they were to be executed by swordsmen.
[sfx]: Cheers
And Shun is one of those people!

p21: =============================
[sfx]: Cheers
Take your sword, runt!
If you want to make it out of the Coliseum alive, you’ll have to kill me.

[sfx]: Bathump x3

If you use all the pages in the double issue to cover the Coliseum battle, I guarantee you you’ll make new fans!
After all, Shun has to make it through seven of Rome’s finest swordsmen, one after another.

p22: =============================
Understood. Please let me give it a try!

Okay. Now let’s eat some meat!

p23: =============================
We’re publishing a double issue two weeks in a row?

You have to give us some advance warning.
We’re barely staying on-schedule as it is.

[[note: the manga page is the same as on page 21]]

Seeing it live in front of me, it’s terrifying.

Stop, Shun-kun.
Take a break, and let’s iron out a plan.

You can’t! There’s no way! You’ll never win!

p24: =============================
[sfx]: Cheers

Mirai-san!!

[sfx]: Pull

p25: =============================
Shun-kun!!

Are you retarded? Even though you’re up against dreamt-up shadows,
don’t tell me you’ve forgotten that dying inside a Reality exacts an equivalent toll on your real self, too?!

[sfx] Bathump x2

It’s only inside a Reality…
that I feel like I’m really alive.
[sfx]: Vrong

p26: =============================
[sfx]: Clang!

p27: =============================
[box]: Coming next week
[below that]
Re:Member Double Issue
and furthermore…
TWO STRAIGHT WEEKS!!

Whoa. Fushimi-kun, that’s amazing.
Are you competing with Taki-kun?

[sfx]: Wobble

Oh, Furukawa-san!!

[insert]: Hey…

p28: =============================
Really, we only barely finished before deadline.
This week makes my time at Mizuno-pro’s feel like a cakewalk…
You were walking around like a ghost, Furukawa-san.

[sfx]: *Sigh*.
I went thirty hours without getting any proper sleep…
My body and heart are in tatters.

And you’ve got that for another week?

Yes. We don’t get a day off; we’re diving straight back in tomorrow.
I have to get home and sleep.

But Fushimi-kun’s gotten way less sleep than I.
I mean, he never cuts corners.
Plus he’s got work on the new volume.
W-Would you like a croquette?

p29: =============================
Ah, this is delicious.
[sfx]: Whoosh
I feel like fall’s hit us before I knew it.

If you’re that busy, is there any time left for your boyfriend?

Oh, we’ve already broken up.
[insert]: Yum. / Munch, munch
?!

But Re:Member’s an amazing manga, so I’m fine right now with just work!
Furukawa-san!

CANYOUTELLMEYOURNUMBER?!!
Huh?

p30: =============================
[sfx]: Slash / Scrape

p31: =============================

p32: =============================
[sfx]: Slice!

[sfx]: Roar!
*Huff*
*Huff*
*Huff*

p33: =============================
Whoa, this scene is sick.

Shun’s gallant battle moves the hearts of the people.
[sfx]: Dahhhh!

Between the murder of their country’s hero
/ and their dissatisfaction with the polycoriac man’s misgovernment,
/ the coliseum is on the verge of a riot!

[sfx]: Stumble

[sfx]: Thwump

Fushimi-kun, what happens next?

p34: =============================
Hm?

Fushimi-kun?!

I never thought he’d go for the double-double.
He’s going all-out against me.

p35: =============================
Should we go for a double-issue run, too?
I brought a gift of bean daifuku for you to eat.
[sfx]: Stand
Hmm. We could do the same thing, but…

In the history of Taurus, what’s the most extra pages anyone has ever done?

Around when I joined the company,
I know Lumina did a run of four straight double issues.
Then I…
will do five straight!

p36: =============================
T-Taki-kun, are you all right?!
I really hate losing, so…
Go eat the bean daifuku.

[wall]: Honma Hospital

p37: =============================
[sfx]: Screech

Thanks for all your hard work.

[sfx]: Dash!
Mutou-san, it’s awful. Fushimi-kun’s—!!
Huh?

p38: =============================
[sfx]: Creak
Fushimi-kun?

……
Mutou-san?

Y-You all right?

Ooh, shoot. I’ve slept two hours!

Furukawa-san, I told you to wake me up after an hour!
[sfx]: Stumble
But I… I mean, you only just recovered from your fever of 40 degrees!
F-Forty?!

p39: =============================
I’m fine. After I got the IV, it did go down a lot.

Didn’t the doctor tell you you’ve been overworking?
And you look like you’ve lost weight, man.

[sfx]: Slowly

Okay, there’s just two pages left.
Let’s do it.

p40: =============================
[sfx]: Scratch / Scratch / Cheers

Shun-kun…
His injuries—will he be all right?

What are you, stupid?
Why’d you have to act so cool and fight them?

[sfx]: Pull

You’ve done enough, Shun-kun. Come back.

p41: =============================
[sfx]: Turn

Mirai-san!!

[sfx]: Chirp…

[sfx]: Tap x2

Good work!

p42: =============================
Good work!!

It’s a miracle, but we finished…
[sfx]: Collapse
I’mma sleep now.

With this, we’re back to the normal page count next week.

I’m sorry the manuscript’s late.
All the art in the second half was rough, so…

Nah… I spent the whole time I was waiting reflecting on all of this.

p43: =============================
Mizuno-san always says…
that the manuscripts a newcomer draws have to be filled with the things he likes.

I can feel that emotion in every panel of Re:Member.

But I’m worried pushing you like this will cause you to lose that.

p44: =============================
I’m sure that “like” isn’t enough to cut it.

If manga leads to amazingly wonderful things…
then maybe manga can knock you all the way down to hell, too.

This isn’t the kind of job you can do unless you love it, you love it, love it until you drop. I know it!

p45: =============================
Mutou-san, I’ll see you again next week!

Was he just a high schooler when we first met?
The manga he drew were these niche martial arts works that made no sense.

When was it that he became the man who can say something that cool?

Dammit, I nearly cried!

p46: =============================

p47: =============================
[sfx]: Rise

Hm…?
When is it? Day? Night?

Huh? What about work…?
Right, I went to bed after handing in the manuscript…

WAH!!
[sfx]: Pop!
I slept two days straight?

p48: =============================
Love it, you love it, love it until you drop…
Damn, I must’ve sounded so full of myself…

And I haven’t even started on the storyboard!
[sfx]: Slump
Wah! And I’ve got a ton of missed calls from Mutou-san.
Six of them.

I’m through!!
[sfx]: Roll
I’m ruined!!

!!

p49: =============================
Hello?
Been sleeping

Yes. Sorry.
Hahaha. Thought so.

I feel better now.
But…
So Fushimi-kun…

The editor-in-chief said he’d like to have a meal with you.
Can you make the time?

Huh?!!

p50: =============================
[sign]: Payment

Mutou-san, he’s not about to tell me that I’m being cancelled, right?
Of course not.
Wasn’t your storyboard for this week pretty great?

p51: =============================
While Shun recuperates at home,
this time Bumgarner synchronizes with the same Reality.

Within, Bumgarner is at once a politician and a philosopher.
He faces the citizens gathered in the Foro Romano and gives a grand speech calling for the ouster of the coup d’état party.

[sfx]: Cheers

No wonder he graduated from Harvard Law.
[sfx]: Heh

p52: =============================
The coup d’état party flees the country,
but the polycoriac man dallies, which costs him his head.

At that moment, Bumgarner runs to where Mirai-san was being kept to find…

Shun-kun, we’ve safely closed Reality Delta.

What about Mirai-san?

When Ryuu ran to her location…

p53: =============================
he found one of the remaining members of the coup d’état…
had stabbed a sword into her heart!

Th-That’s the exact opposite of last time!!

What’s going on? Why the overlap?

p54: =============================
Maybe the guilt from committing murder…
caused her to bring on herself the pain of being the victim.

What in the world’s going on inside Mirai-san’s brain?
Well…
I figure anyone would be the same way.

The world that lies inside every man and woman
is no less infinite an expanse than the one that lies outside.

p55: =============================
I really liked that line.
I can feel the story’s depth.
Th-Thank you very much.

The rest of your party has arrived.

Thanks for all of your hard work!

Did your meeting end without incident?

Huh?
What?

p56: =============================
Taki-kun!!
Hey. Long time no see.

Taki-kun happened to be dropping by the editor’s office,
and he said you two are friends, so I figured, why not have him join us?

I myself just ran here after getting back from a business trip in Sendai.
We can’t have Taki-kun alone without his editor, right?

I-I see…
But us editors get along horribly…

p57: =============================
Weren’t you both twenty?

Yes.
I’m now able to drink.

Oh, I’m still only 19.
We were in the same year in school, but I was born in winter, so…
I’ll have some warm tea.

p58: =============================
Didn’t we first meet back in high school?
At the Sawamura Prize reception ceremony.
Yeah.

You won the grand prize,
while I only showed.
[background:
Prize money: 1,000,00 yen
Prize money: 100,000 yen
]

The speech he gave at the time is legendary.

Taurus today…
is simply boring!

But he’s proven as good as his word: right now, his serialization is a linchpin of the magazine. Amazing, isn’t it?
Dammit, don’t go immediately shooting down everything I say!

p59: =============================
Mori-san was completely pissed off at me that night.
[bubble]: The conversation started revolving around Taki-kun before I knew it.
Huh? I was sure Mori-san had set you up for it.
Hah hah hah

That’s right… I’ve always been chasing after Taki-kun.

The Sawamura Prize,
the Young Blue Cup,
serialization,
every single time…

Your pot is ready.

p60: =============================
Oh yes. Today,
we got the results for the most recent survey.

[sfx]: Sizzle
…Magical Girl ? Lumina’s stronghold has finally crumbled!

Huh?
You’re kidding!
This is the issue where our second double-issue ran.

And furthermore, Lumina… came in third.

p61: =============================
Huh?! After holding the top spot for a year and a half, Lumina came in third?!

That chapter of Presence had the payoff from the foreshadowing and a gun battle—it’s a winner!!

Our two youngsters here…
have finished in first and second.

!!

p62: =============================
Presence…

came in second!

Remember came in first!

p63: =============================

p64: =============================
AWESOME!!

E-Editor-in-Chief, shouldn’t it be the other way around?
With Presence on top?
[insert]: SWEET!
The gap is so small, that would not have been a surprise.

At any rate, this means history has shifted.

The manga I drew was ranked the best in Taurus!!

p65: =============================
F-Five straight?!

Yeah. We’ll start in the issue after next.
Just doing two issues in a row nearly killed me…

Our contest isn’t over yet. I’ll be the one getting the cover of the first issue of the year!
Huh? What are you talking about?

Heh heh heh. You won’t be able to mimic us this time, Mutou.
You really hate losing, don’t you?

p66: =============================
Earlier, I asked him to do another set of two double issues,
but Mutou turned me down.

Huh?

…I want to wait a little while.
That’s the sort of thing an artist should do when he’s got more experience under his belt and a huge staff.

I don’t want Fushimi-kun to be the sort of artist who burns out in a flash.
[insert]: I never had any idea…
I’d rather keep reading his works ten, twenty years down the line!

p67: =============================
Because he’ll keep exceeding our expectations…
and keep on growing!
[flashbacks (first is to ch8p61, second is to ch12p59, third is to ch26p51)]: {
I know it’s during the match,
but I thought I’d specially let you see me in a swimsuit

Who will win this dance-off?!

I am no one's clone!
}

Are you trying to imply there’s something wrong with my methods?
Well, there’s that too, of course.

You’re just taking out your grudges from all the drinking parties.
The problem’s with your human nature.
Oh, there’s a taxi!

p68: =============================
As promised, I’ll give up on my plans.
My plans to journey with Ishidou-san.
Huh?

Truth is, I surreptitiously tried sounding Ishidou-san out.

Paris,
/ Sicily,
/ Barcelona,
/ Athens,
Eastern Europe and South America too.

But none of them seemed much to her liking.

I bet she’s not interested in taking a journey.

p69: =============================

p70: =============================
Would you like to go on a trip some time? There’s a place I’d like to take you.

[insert]: As he bathes in the afterglow of victory, where is Fushimi inviting Rin?

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 37 by Dowolf

2015-12-14T16:36:20+00:00

Rin 37

For use by RyColaa Scanlations

p1: ==========================

p2: ==========================
[sign]: Shinjuku Subnade

p3: ==========================
Hah hah hah! Rewarding him with a trip to gather materials? Doesn’t that beat all!

Well, I still haven’t talked it over with the Editor-in-Chief, but…
And do understand, we’d be taking the trip seriously.
How many volumes of Presence are out now?

The third volume comes out next month.
And as for the first two volumes, we can’t print enough of them.

But don’t think you’ll be taking first place that easily, Chouno.
There’s a powerhouse sitting at the top.
[sfx]: Turn

p4: ==========================
[sfx]: Hah hah hah
Sensei, draw Lumina~
On my thigh.

When is Ozu-sensei going to sleep?
Didn’t he just pull an all-nighter?
I guess a manga artist has to have that stiff a constitution to survive.

[sfx]: Lay

That said, the magazine needs fresh faces.
Editor-in-Chief!

p5: ==========================
[sfx]: Scratch x3
[sfx, in the panel]: Whoosh

[sfx]: Whoosh

p6: ==========================
[sfx, over the three panels]: Whoosh

p7: ==========================
[sfx]: Kabang!

p8: ==========================
[sfx]: Step x2

Ooh.
Hey. Nose-dick.
[sfx]: Step x2
Where’s your boss?

p9: ==========================
I-I ain’t got no clue.
And I ain’t tellin’ ya even if I did.
[sfx]: Heh heh heh
And hey, you’re callin’ me “Nose-dick”?

“Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.”
[sfx]: Click

“He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down:”
“he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.”

p10: ==========================
[sfx]: Kabang

Whoa. First, a Mexican standoff…
and then she finishes the guy off while chanting a verse from the Bible.
So cool~
Mirai-san really is attractive, huh.

[sfx]: Scratch x4

p11: ==========================
My editor told me the other day that,
if I came in first in the survey, he’d treat me to a research trip.

Wow. That sounds amazing!

Ishidou-san,
would you like to come with?

[sfx]: Rush!
Fushimi-kun,
if you don’t want Ishidou-san to go on a trip with me,

[sfx]: Clickety-clack
Then snag first place before I do!

[sfx]: Clickety-clack x2

[sfx]: Scratch x6

p12: ==========================
Fushimi-kun! I just finished doing research down at the gym;
mind if I stop by?

I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever.

*Ding-dong!*

Nishiguch-san, long time no see!
I bought you a present.
In the midst of this sudden downpour.

p13: ==========================
You guys looks busy. I bought you some hot dogs, so please dig in!

Oh! Thanks, dude!
Thank you very much!

Umm, I always read Money Boxer!
It’s super funny!

p14: ==========================
[sfx]: Giggle
But man, the protagonist really is just like you, Nishiguchi-san!

Kazuya! Take this round, and you’ve got yourself five thousand yen!!

[sfx]: Kapow!

Really? He is?
No, my story is just a work of fiction; there are absolutely no similarities with any specific organizations or individuals.
500 yen if you eat all those hot dogs!

p15: ==========================
[sfx]: Twitch

[sfx]: Splash

[sfx]: Munch x4

[sfx]: Wow!
He devoured four people’s worth in five minutes…
And heck, weren’t those supposed to be a gift?

p16: ==========================
[sfx]: Cackle
Nishiguchi-san, maybe you should aim for the hot dog speed-eating contests in New York.
You’re hilarious.

Fushimi-kun, isn’t she cute?
You mean Furukawa-san?
I’m pretty sure she lives near your place, Nishiguchi-san.

SERIOUSLY?!

By the way, she does have a boyfriend.

[sfx]: Slump
Oh… Of course she would.
Incidentally, Nishiguchi-san,
over here I’ve got…

p17: ==========================
[book in three places: big horizontal on back and front, top of the spine]: Re:Member
[book in two places: horizontal under title on front, bottom of the spine]: Fushimi Norito

Wh-Whoa! The design for your first volume?!!
Mutou-san just had a deliveryboy bike it over.

AWESOME!
/ Publishing a full volume’s the dream of every manga artist out there!!
Right?!

Fushimi-kun!

Nishiguchi-san!

p18: ==========================
500 yen!
Yeah, I knew it.

The dream of every manga artist out there, huh?

[sfx]: Rumble

p19: ==========================
[sfx]: Bwohhhhhhh

[sfx]: Crash!

p20: ==========================
Kiou…!

Lord Bun’ou…
You’re the one Lady Yuri needs by her side.

p21: ==========================
[sfx]: Doh!

p22: ==========================
Huff.

Huff.
Huff.
Huff.

What’s the matter, Fushimi?

Is it because of you
that I had that strange dream?

p23: ==========================
A dream? You would think that a dream?

p24: ==========================
[sfx]: Be-be-beep! x2

…

[sfx]: Ahhhhhh.

[phone, main]: Re:Member vol. 1 goes on sale this month, right? :D
[phone, buttons]: Close / Display

p25: ==========================
Ishidou-san!!

[phone, outside the bubble]: Read
[grey bubble]: If you want, I’ll send you a free copy!
[next bubble]: No. I’ll buy my own.
[next bubble]: Will you sign it?
[outside bubbles]: Read

O-Okay… I’ll put in some practice.

Chirrrrp.
/ Chikachika chirrrp.

p26: ==========================
Man, it’s suddenly gotten so hot.

Just coming here from the office has left me covered in sweat.
Thanks for coming here.

Now then, first, let me give you this.
?

Here you go, hot off the press.

[book]: Re:Member / Fushimi Norito
!!

p27: ==========================
[back and spine of book]: Re:Member
Wh-Whoa…

Fushimi Norito, this is your first volume!

M-Mutou-san…

Now, while you bask in the joy of the moment, hand me your manuscript.
Also, can you turn up the AC?
S-Sure.

p28: ==========================
How long you gonna keep playin’ follow-the-leader?

I’m searching for the same man you are.
/ I have to kill him, whatever it takes.

…
Please, make me your disciple.
/ I want to be an ace gunslinger, just like you.

Hmm.

…I’n teach ya the basics,
[sfx]: Flick
But’re you willin’ to keep my three rules?
Huh?

p29: ==========================
First, I ain’t your master. Don’t go callin’ me that.

Second, don’t go shootin’ your gun blindly.
Third, things ever go south on me, you don’t come tryin’ to save my ass.

Keep them three rules,
and you’re free to follow along.
Yes, ma’am!!

p30: ==========================
Hmm. This truly is good.
Next, the two begin their travels in a bizarre master/pupil relationship.
Yeah. All while searching for the polycoriac man, who’s got a bounty on his head.

And where is the polycoriac man?

In Mexico.
After the train robbery in Texas, he crossed the international border and joined up with the Federales.

Whoa! That sounds pretty good. Reminds me of The Wild Bunch!!

Could you read this?
/ I’ve actually got a new storyboard ready right now.
HUH?!!

p31: ==========================
“Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath the Lord cast into the sea.
“The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.”

[sfx]: Click

[sfx]: KABOOM!

p32: ==========================
Whoa! During their journey, they help a group of revolutionary guerillas blow up a bridge as the Mexican Federales cross it…
This is pretty good!

This scene is going to make for some amazing art.
P-Please don’t add to the pressure.

[sign]: Ibushi Bookstore

p33: ==========================
[sfx]: Kah x5

[sign]: Presence / Recommended / Current best-seller!!

Gunners
[bottom strip on the Gunners volume]: Now, to the world!!

Re:Member?
We just sold our last copy a minute ago.

p34: ==========================
Norito, I’ve tried three shops, but I can’t find a copy of Re:Member.
Lu-san!!

There’s no need to buy one yourself. I’ll give you one as a gift!

A signed copy, please.

p35: ==========================
[sfx]: Cheep x2

Sorry I’m late!!
My bad.

Oh, no no no!
[book]: To my dear Lu-san

p36: ==========================
It’s not for me, but for a relative of mine.
Oh, I didn’t realize.
Sorry. I have another copy, so…

I’m heading back to my parent’s for Obon.
Make it out to Shuuhei-kun, please.

They live in Amami, right?
[sfx]: Scribble
Nice. The ocean must be beautiful there.

[sfx]: Huff

Can you swim?
Yes. I might not look it, but I can manage every major stroke but the butterfly.

p37: ==========================
Oh…

But these past few days,
I’ve kept having these dreams of drowning…
right after I save some guy I know.

p38: ==========================
Heavy rains,
a flooded river,
/ driftwood.

That was you, in some other era.

In other words, a past life.

[sfx]: Tap
Now, why did you see that?

…I mean, I was shown it.

p39: ==========================
By this guy, who shows up in my dreams!

The Yatagarasu…

…Perhaps he’s trying to beckon you.

p40: ==========================
Ah.

After this, I was going to give Ishidou-san a copy, too…
/ The plan was for us to meet up near here.
*Ring*

I just happened to be walking by. ;_;
Sorry to intrude.
See you later!
[buttons]: Close / Display

p41: ==========================
The choice has been made, I take it…

Choose one, and hell awaits.
Choose one, and you will be saved.

And Ishidou-san is the one who leads to hell?

p42: ==========================
On the contrary:
she is unequivocally your muse!

However, things aren’t as simple as I once thought.

In this unpurified world, beings such as her…

are like shadows cast on the walls.
/ Not even I know
/ what price you’ll have to pay.

p43: ==========================
The day may one day come
when you wish you had never met her.

Maybe the lukewarm hell would be better.
/ Though there, you would grow stagnate, frozen in time, no longer able to advance.
No, I can’t do that!

p44: ==========================
I’m not living just for myself anymore.

Then take care.
Yeah. Give my regards to Shuuhei-kun.

p45: ==========================
Huh…?

I just wanted to try doing that.

See ya!

p46: ==========================
Was Lu-san doing well?
[upper-left]: Oh, yeah, same as always.
[bottom-right]: You and her have a pretty weird relationship, huh.
Y-Yeah, I guess we do.

[book]: To my dear Ishidou-san.

p47: ==========================
Wow, this is awesome!

Wait, you’re signing it like this?
[upper-left]: Well, I couldn’t really think of a cool way to do it.
[bottom-right]: Can you make one out to Akane-chan, too?
Of course.

I wonder why Lu-san gave me that hug…

p48: ==========================
[sfx]: Chirrrrp chikachika chirrrp chikachika / Jwah jwah

It’s so hot, I’m gonna melt…
[sfx]: Unsteady

There anyone around selling shaved ice?
Lemme search around the neighborhood.

p49: ==========================
[sfx]: Cheeeep x3

[plaque]: Kumano Shrine

p50: ==========================
There was also one near my family home…
[plaque]: Kumano Shrine

And on Ishidou-san’s island…
[plaque]: Kumano Shrine

Oh, here’s the sign of the Yatagarasu.
It’s super cute~.

It was the Yatagarasu who led Emperor Jinmu through the Kumano Mountains.

p51: ==========================
[sfx]: Jwah x2

[sfx]: Chikachika chirrrp chikachika chirrrrp

I get it. Yassan’s…
trying to beckon me towards…

p52: ==========================
Huh?!
S-She’s gone!!

p53: ==========================
I simply ain’t gonna keep dragging you ‘long with me.
So go back to the simple life of rubbing one out every night ‘fore you go to bed.

Mirai!!

Whoa. Looks like next chapter, we’re finally getting the climax.
A duel with the Polycoriac Man in a town under the control of the Mexican Federales.
I can’t wait to read what happens next.
When Shun charges in, he’ll find Mirai-san captured.

p54: ==========================
Wow. And then they’ll be torturing her in the sexiest style you can get away with in a shounen magazine!

W-Well, within the bounds of necessity.
Please stop it with that glint in your eyes.

Oh yeah. That Chouno jerk,
he went straight to the Editor-in-Chief and asked if he’d take him on an overseas research trip if Presence came in first in a survey.
And he got the plan OK’d.

p55: ==========================
Fushimi-kun, we can’t lose either!
Huh?!

Come in first, and we’ll go to Italy, eat awesome food, drink great wine, buy brand-name goods and go to San Siro!
And while we’re there, we can get some quick looks at the ruins.
Uh, I’m pretty sure they’re aiming for a serious research trip.

Aren’t you yourself getting sick of this chain-store Italian pasta?
Nah, it’s plenty tasty.

Is there anywhere you want to go?

Huh?
Me? I…

p56: ==========================
…If I could get some time off…

[sign]: Selflessness

Having topped the surveys for a full year and a half,
Magical Girl ? Lumina is doubtlessly the greatest hit in Taurus’s history.

p57: ==========================
Volume sales have reached a cumulative total of 160 million.
It’s fair to call it the most famous work currently being published by the Japanese manga industry.

[sfx]: Clink
And talks with Hollywood for a live-action version finally feel like they’re getting somewhere.

Between meetings with the film people and various events across the globe,
Lumina will likely skip a number of issues starting in the fall.
And as the Editor-in-Chief, I’ll be busy, too.

Ozu-sensei’s really amazing!
He’s practically on top of the world.

However…
[sfx]: Lay

p58: ==========================
To be blunt, I’ve never once thought his work was interesting!

H-Hey, Taki-kun!
It started out better,
but now? Momentum’s all that’s carrying it along.

I’ll surpass Lumina within the year.
I’ll be upset with myself if I don’t.

p59: ==========================
This is somewhat hasty,
but it’s traditional for the manga that’s currently the face of Taurus to adorn its first issue of the year.

For the past four years, the cover has been Lumina’s.
[book]: : Taurus : Mahou Shoujo ? Lumina

However, for this new year, I’ve been considering going with the manga…
that comes in first in the most surveys from September through November.

Huh?!

So many works have grown in strength.
Taurus has never had so many exemplary works filling its lineup.

p60: ==========================
That includes Presence, of course…
but also Gunners, Juice…
Even Sanada, now that it’s entering the Osaka Winter Campaign, is growing by leaps and bounds.

And of course, Re:Member!
Lately, its vote totals have skyrocketed!

p61: ==========================
I wasn’t expecting much out of this meeting, but I got a pretty big shock.
After all, I hate to lose.

[sfx]: Vroom

I’m sorry. He can be cheeky at times.
I kept breaking out into cold sweats.
It’s fine. The young and talented should be like that.
…I’m jealous.

It’s like he has the vigor to seize anything and everything he desires!

p62: ==========================
MASTER!!

You idiot…

Who’s he?
He just call her “master”?
[sfx]: Murmur
That make him the woman’s friend?!

p63: ==========================
Oh? I done seen that brat somewhere before…

[sfx]: Da-da-da!
?!

EAT LEAD!!

[sfx]: Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da

p64: ==========================
Whoa… In a rage-fueled barrage, he broke all three of the initial promises he made with his master!!

It brings tears to my eyes!!

Every page is filled with gun-battle action.
I bet the ones dying here are Fushimi-kun himself and his staff.
Is Furukawa-san hanging in there?

p65: ==========================
Ugh…

…

Out o’ all them pastors you killed,
one of them’s the guy what raised me, the daughter of a whore. Saved my life, he did.

“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again.”

[sfx]: Kabang!

p66: ==========================
[sfx]: Spin! x2

Hmmm.
We really do have an exemplary lineup right now.

Huh?

Lumina’s still fixed in the top spot,
but this time, coming in second…

p67: ==========================
is the work you’re editing, Re:Member!

[sfx]: Boom!

[sfx]: Thwump

[sfx]: Scratch x2

p68: ==========================
[sidebar]: He’s finally overtaken Taki! Keep making Re:Member shine even brighter, and reach the apex of Taurus!

[bottom box]: To be continued in the February issue.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 36 by Dowolf

2015-11-14T20:41:06+00:00

Rin 36

For RyColaa Scans

p1: =============================
[insert]: An emissary of the abyss / lit by the moon

p2: =============================
What’s your girlfriend like, Tajima-kun?

Just a plain ol’ student at a technical school.
What about yous? How’s your BF?

He’s a classmate from back during middle school.
We connected over Facebook.

p3: =============================
Things goin’ well?
Hmm, I wonder.
We’ve only been going out for two weeks.

Me, I’ve been with my girl all of three months and we ain’t done more than kiss.

Aren’t you burning with a little too much desire there, Tajima-kun?
[insert]: Heh hem.

How far you and him gotten, Furukawa-san?
We’re almost to the point of kissing.
Seriuosly?!
I mean, we’re mostly drunk together.
Come to think of it, the other day, me and the girl went down to Kamakura and…
[sfx]: Blah blah blah x(a lot)

p4: =============================
Oh, sorry…

p5: =============================
[sfx]: Scratch x4

He looked like he ready to snap.
I can’t blame him. He’s a newcomer himself who’s just started his first serialization.
I bet he’s spending every day doing nothing but work.

Y’think he got a girl he likes?

p6: =============================
[sfx]: Slump

[sfx]: Sigh
The fleeting moments before I fall asleep are the only time I have to relax…

!

[sfx]: Jump!

[sfx]: Open!

p7: =============================
[sfx]: Slide

p8: =============================
…

[cell]: Call / Nishigaitsu Hanako (Nishi Hanako)

Uh, sorry to call you out of the blue.
This is somewhat awkward, but… Would you happen to know Ishidou-san’s address?

What, are you going to go stalk her?
No‼

I heard about what you were up to the other day, you dirty dog you!
Weh heh heh.
No, that—it wasn’t like that, Nishi Hanako-san!
Quit using my real name!
Sorry. But there’s something I’d like to send her, so…

p9: =============================
Two-day delivery, please.
[bottom sign]: Home Delivery
Thank you very much.

[sfx]: Vnnn / Smack
Okay.

I’ll take a nap, then work on my storyboard.
[sfx]: Dash!

[sfx]: Draw x2

[sfx]: Draw x2

p10: =============================

>>p10a: ======
Yeah, apologies for suspecting you of something as ridiculous as being a murderer.
[insert]: A-Alcohol?
Uh, I’m underage, so…
…I guess that doesn’t matter inside a Reality.

Truth is, the man the culprit killed was her father.
Huh?

He was a master of Hung Ga Kuen, and was considered one of the Big Four of Guangdong.
Yet during the night that was black as pitch, he was caught unawares and…

[sfx]: Stare

<Hm? Is there something on my face?
This man, he… He’s not the Polycoriac Man‼

Ever since, the girl has lost her voice.
Only from her bowstrings can she express emotion.

Grand Master Chi, there’s trouble‼
[sfx]: Dash!
Master Fong’s been—‼

Hm?

p11: =============================

^>p11a: ======
Master Fong‼

[sfx]: Whoosh!

[sfx]: Slap

[sfx]: Bah!

^[sfx]: Bash / Bash / Clash / Thud / Smack

Those fists are unmistakable.
You are the one who killed my Master‼

You thought I looked like him?
Heck, we’re nothing alike.

Chief!

p12: =============================
You… You’re the man who once committed theft and murder, who climbed to the heights of villainy. Yet didn’t the Big Four of Guangdong manage to capture you and hand you over to the authorities?‼

Yes, and it took a lot of work to bribe those authorities.

The chief doesn’t forget a grudge.
He’s going to eradicate all the Big Four of Guangdong’s kith and kin‼

[sfx]: Scratch x3

p13: =============================
‼
There’s two pupils—he’s the Polycoriac Man‼

WHAT?!

[sfx]: ROAR!

[sfx]: Whoosh

[sfx]: Whoosh

[sfx]: Slap x4

Whoa! Chi’s the champion of the martial arts tournament, but this guy’s blocking his attacks with one hand‼

p14: =============================
The Chief’s defeated all the Big Four of Guangdong and obtained the books detailing their secret techniques‼
So there’s no move he can’t counter‼

[sfx]: Slam!

Don’t worry. I’ll be fine. Just take a few steps back.

[sfx]: Dash!
I’ll take on the rest of these pipsqueaks!

[sfx]: Zoom!

[sfx]: KAPOW!

p15: =============================
[sfx]: Thud

What…? He defeated the man who felled my brother in a single attack?

[sfx]: Step x2

You’re not half-bad.

[sfx]: Gulp

Shun-kun, finding the polycoriac man is more than enough.

I’ve said this once already, but death within a Reality exacts an equivalent toll upon your actual self.

I’m aware.
[sfx]: Bathump x3
Wait, you’re going to fight him?!

Shun-kun, don’t think—feel!
[sfx]: Whoosh

p16: =============================
[sfx]: Bah x2

p17: =============================
I have a package for you!

[label]: Sender: Fushimi Norito
!

p18: =============================
[big, top]: I forgot to give you this, but here’s your present. Happy birthday.
[bottom left]: This is the first time I’ve ever drawn something as a gift.
[bottom right]: Fushimi Norito

p19: =============================
[sfx]: Scratch x2

p20: =============================
Nice. With this, coming up with a hook’ll be easy.
[sfx]: Bah x2

Think back on your sparring match with the hard-S Dr. Tokiwa, and fight‼
/ You know, like that.
I-I’ll leave that to you.

p21: =============================
[sfx]: Slide

Oh, I know you’re not the type to worry about these things,

but you came in fourth in the most recent survey!

You’re getting some steady support here, too. I’m glad.

Take care!
Thanks for all your work!
[insert]: Taurus, the place I’ve dreamed of, supports me.

p22: =============================
We’ve finally got the results, Taki-kun!

You nabbed the top spot in the survey!
You’re the first teenage author to pull that off in the history of Taurus!

Hmmmm.
Huh? I thought you’d be happier.
[sfx]: Flip x2

After all, Magical Girl? Lumina was on break this week.
[bottom-right]: After coming in first for a year and a half straight.
Well, that’s true.

p23: =============================
It’d be really amazing if you snatched the top spot from Lumina.

Yeah! When that happens, let’s take a research trip overseas!
/ I’m sure the editor-in-chief will nod his head “yes”!

…I like that idea.
[sfx]: Grin

p24: =============================
By the way…
/ Is Remember popular?
[sfx]: Jump!

It’s making an honest effort, at least, but the number of votes its getting pales compared to Presence.
[sfx]: Hmph.

[sfx]: Glare

What is your style?
I’ve never fought fists like yours.

My style is my own.
[upper left]: Which means it formless.
[bottom]: Which means…

p25: =============================
[sfx]: Pow x5
[insert]: I’m pretty sure I’ve heard that line somewhere before… Well, whatever. Next time, with an opening color page‼

Although, Mutou’s not putting much thought into his hooks.

p26: =============================
[sfx]: Kapow!

p27: =============================
[sfx]: Bam x4

[sfx]: Strike!

[sfx]: Thud!

…
Curse you, you despicable, base human…

p28: =============================
[sfx]: Huff x3
The Polycoriac… Man… is disappearing…

You defeated him?!

…Seems like it.

[sfx]: Charge!

…
LOOK OUT‼

[sfx]: Stab!

Fushimi-kun, what’ll happen next?!
/ He just up and stabbed Shun-kun

p29: =============================
He reacted quickly enough to avoid a fatal wound, so he won’t be dying.
Though he will be stuck in the hospital for a while.

Is Reality Pi closed off now?
Yup.

So the China Arc’s over with? I’m gonna miss it.
Because the backgrounds were easy, right?

By the way, what’s happening next?
First, there’ll be some daily life segments.
/ After that…
[sfx]: Ring

Oh, that’s right. I have to go take reference pictures.

p30: =============================
‼

I bought a swimsuit XD <3
Last year, you said you liked this type, right??

What’s wrong?
Your face is bright red.
Oh, it’s nothing…

p31: =============================
I’d love to go to the beach this year :) <3
Will you be back this summer??

And send.

Whoa, Remember’s fucking amazing!
It always ends on such a cliffhanger.

As it happens, I’m chatting with Fushimi-kun right now.
/ I’ll tell him you like it.

p32: =============================
However… You’re not showin’ up, Asuna.
Huh?

I mean, you showed up before
in Fushimi’s previous manga.

No—I mean—That wasn’t me!

[sfx]: Flip x2

I’ve been reading this manga since chapter 1,
and you’re not in it.

p33: =============================
*Vibrate*

Sorry. I don’t think I can make it home this summer.

p34: =============================
[sfx]: Clickety-clack x2

[sign]: café Sandbar

p35: =============================
‼

[sfx]: Smile
Welcome!

This is my assistant, Tajima-kun.
I brought him along to help take reference pictures.
[apron]: Café Sandbar
Nice to meet you.
[sfx]: Bow
H-Hello. I’m Tajima!

p36: =============================
Omurice, right?
Yeah, the heart’s desire one.

Oh, I’ll have the same!

Fushimi-kun, who’s she to you?!
[sfx]: Slam!
Huh? She’s part of Nishigaitsu-sensei’s group, and…

Damn, she’s hot!

Huh?

What’s her name?
Ishidou Rin.
How old?
She’s the same as us.

p37: =============================
He’s stuck on her.
If she’d agree to be my girl,
I’d dump my current GF come tomorrow!

[sfx]: Spit!
Look ‘round this place!

Every customer’s a man,
and I bet they all got eyes on her.

Y-You think so?
One of them’s an old man with the shakes.
Man, I’m certain of it. This shop sure knows how to draw in customers.

p38: =============================
Thanks for waiting!

[sfx]: Slurp

Whoa… I’m gonna start comin’ here three times a week.

[sfx]: Drip x2
Wah! Tabasco?!

p39: =============================
My tongue…
It was delicious.

Umm, about last time…
I’m really s—

I hung up your present.

Ah.
I’m glad you liked it.

p40: =============================
And tonight’s another full moon!
[apron]: Café Sandbar

p41: =============================

p42: =============================
So Fushimi-kun, I’m good to show up at the same time I’ve been next week?

…
I certainly hope so.
[insert]: Huh?

With the new chapter starting up, I’m not so sure…
[sfx]: Rush!

[banner on the right]: Magical Girl ? Lumina
[banner on the left]: Happiness Kokeshi Doll
[sign]: [Tokyo metro is already translated] / Gokokuji Station

p43: =============================
Yeah, okay.
I’ll call you again tomorrow.

What’s the matter, Mutou?

Fushimi-kun couldn’t finish the storyboard.
Even though he’s usually on top of things.

What a bummer… One of the guys my age set a bunch of us up to have drinks with an amateur fashion model, too.
That’s what you’re worried about?

What a shame, Mutou.
I’ll be participating without a care in the world.
You were invited too, Chouno?‼

p44: =============================
What’s wrong?
Is Fushimi-kun running out of steam already?

…

p45: =============================
Let me think over things once more…

I can’t really remember the accident.
There’s flashbacks, sometimes, but…

But I wish I had died
and that my sister had lived.

Maybe there was some way to save her, if I’d just…

p46: =============================
Shun-kun, your sister’s death wasn’t your fault.

…

Regardless,
if someone needs my help, I’ll give whatever aid I can!

Everything up to here, I like…

He then meets new friends…
[bubble]: Two people who can access the Realities
[upper-left]: Ryuu Bumgarner (half-American)
Shino Sakura (Mirai’s sister)

p47: =============================
I’ve also created the setting for the new Reality.
[upper-left]: Early 20th century, near the Mexican border
[lower right]: The Polycoriac Man (Has a bounty on his head for committing the most violent acts imaginable)
[in the center]: Underling (has a weird nose)
[lower left]: An orphan raised by a pastor. Loves reading the Bible. (Shino Mirai)

But I…
I… I can’t get the story to move. Why?!

[sfx]: Thud x2
Ring!

This week’s Remember was super sad. 

p48: =============================
What chapter was published this week?
Oh, the one that ended with Shun getting stabbed.

Geez, is Mutou-san ever going to come up with a hook that isn’t off-the-cuff?
[sfx]: Stab!
[insert]: Huh? Seriously?! …….Find out the rest next week.
[sfx]: Ring!

Though the girl strained her voice, it wasn’t enough.
And, before her rage or sorrow could heal, her Reality was closed off.
[buttons]: Close / Display

????

*Vibrate*
*Vibrate*

p49: =============================
Hello?

Sorry. Did I wake you?

No, it’s fine.
The messages you sent me—I can’t get them out of my head.

Huh? Why?
It’s just the feeling I get.
[sfx]: Flip
Huh?

p50: =============================
“I’m so weak and useless.”
“I don’t want this to ever happen again.”
/ “I need to be stronger. So much stronger.”

Won’t her final thoughts crystalize and go on to shape her next personality?

Huh?
[insert]: That’s what you assume?

The Realities are chained together,
and there’s all sorts of Mirais out there!

p51: =============================
C-Can I use that idea?!
Huh? It’s not much of an idea…

…
But if it’s useful to you, I’m glad.

[sfx]: Grind

p52: =============================
[sfx]: Roar

Shun-kun, what do you see in front of you?
Heart rate elevated.
Brain waves fluctuating.

Shun-kun, what’s going on?!

p53: =============================
[all bubbles]: Huff

[sfx]: Tremble x3

p54: =============================
[sfx]: Gremble x4

What’s wrong, kiddo?
Hmph. Spill the beans, or the pastor’s kickin’ the bucket.

Th-The Polycoriac man, he’s…
He’s right in front of me!
[small bubbles]: Huff

WHAT?!

p55: =============================
That’s the perfect opening to get readers’ attentions.
I never thought the Polycoriac Man’d show up just like that.
This reality is inspired by towns near the Mexican-American border in the early 20th century.

p56: =============================
[sfx]: Flip
But I really like what happens next.

I’ve finally found it.
The Polycoriac Man’s henchman is supposed to be inside that brothel.

[sfx]: Step

Boy, peepin’ in on that stuff’s a bad habit.
Not ‘less you’re plannin’ to swim in a puddle o’ dick-juice.
[sfx]: Whoooosh

p57: =============================
Shino Mirai-san‼

I never expected her to show up acting like this.
[sfx]: Tap x2
She’s a woman gunslinger, come to use her sharpshooting mastery to take out the bounty!

p58: =============================
I was a fool to worry!
It’s amazing. I can’t wait to see the finished manuscript!
[sfx]: Here!

And best of all, I won’t be late for drinks!
[insert]: Take care!
He made a snap decision…
and was ready to run straight out the door.

[sfx]: Dash!
Oh, hello? Ishidou-san?

p59: =============================
How do I say it? Umm…
I was hoping to thank you for yesterday.

[insert]: I made a satisfactory storyboard, / so tonight, I’m living on cloud nine!
Thank me?
I wouldn’t have come up with such a good storyboard without your idea.

If you’re willing,
umm…
Have you eaten yet?

p60: =============================
Oh, why don’t you join us?
“Us”?

[sign]: Seasonal Cooking / Ebisu

[sfx]: Creak

‼

p61: =============================
Hey.
Aren’t Ishidou-0san’s ideas totally useful?

Huh…?
Taki-kun, you’ve done the same thing?

Two or three times, maybe.

Powerful manga bear inside them a soul.
All I did was sense that energy.
It happens, sometimes, when my head’s really clear.

p62: =============================
I’m glad I was useful.

Hey, go sit over there.
Oh, no, I’m heading home soon, and—

No need to hold back.
The two of them aren’t on a date or anything.

When I told him about this place,
Taki-kun said he wanted to come.

I’d never come somewhere this simple for a date.

p63: =============================
But keeping someplace this awesome secret from me?
That’s a low blow, Fushimi-kun.

[picture]: To the proprietress: / Fight strong!

I mean, it wasn’t really a secret or anything.
Sawamura Eichi isn’t here today?
Hmmm… He doesn’t seem to be here on Tuesdays.

Oh, yes, yes.
Back in the day, we took Tuesdays off.

Here’s your Isobe-age!

p64: =============================
All said, Ishidou-san, that power of yours—
If you develop it, I think it’ll become amazing.

Huh?

Maybe you could capture everything Sawamura Eichi saw,
everything he thought—no, that would just be the tip of the iceberg.

p65: =============================
My editor told me the other day that,
if I came in first in the survey, he’d treat me to a research trip.

Wow. That sounds amazing!

Ishidou-san,
would you like to come with?

p66: =============================
N-No, you can’t‼
[sfx]: Slam!

…

p67: =============================
Th-The readers wouldn’t allow it.

A break in serialization for the sake of research?
Presence is Taurus’s big draw right now. Without it, who knows how big a blow Taurus will suffer.

Your master, Mizuno Tooru, takes breaks now and again due to sudden illness.
U-Uh, well…
[sfx]: Uh, bwuh

p68: =============================
…
Come to think of it…

Doesn’t Shino Mirai from Remember
look something like Ishidou-san?

p69: =============================
Your prize is getting to go on a research trip? Awesome.

Is there anywhere you want to go?
Nah, not really…

[sfx]: Clickety-clack x4
But I’ll go anywhere Ishidou-san desires!

[sfx]: Rush!
Fushimi-kun,
if you don’t want Ishidou-san to go on a trip with me,

p70: =============================
[sfx]: Clickety-clack
Then snag first place before I do!

[sfx]: Clickety-clack x2
[box]: To be continued in the January issue

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 35 by Dowolf

2015-10-16T06:24:40+00:00

Rin 35

Reserved for RyColaa Scans

p1: =========================================
[insert]: A freedom named loneliness

p2: =========================================

p3: =========================================
[sfx]: Whoosh

[sfx]: Clickety-clack x4

[sfx]: Psshh

[sfx]: Dash!

p4: =========================================
[every bubble on the page]: *Huff*

p5: =========================================
Thanks for waiting!

p6: =========================================
[first three bubbles]: *Huff*

Fushimi-kun!
You’re the same as ever!

p7: =========================================
Honda-san, you changed your hairstyle again.
Or rather, you went back to the way you had it in high school.
I had it out long till a little while ago.
I chopped it all off.

But forget that—congrats on your debut!
That’s awesome.

Well, I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me if I don’t want to get canceled.

Honda-san, where are you staying tonight?
At Maki’s place.
Huh? Sakai-san’s here in Tokyo?
She’s a cabaret girl down in Kabuki-chou.
Bwuh?!

p8: =========================================
By the way, where are you headed right now?

To the Budokan, to see a BECK concert.

…
Alone?

No, with a friend from back home.

p9: =========================================
…
A girl, eh?

Huh? Well, yeah.

[sfx]: Smoke

…Yes.
You’ve made a good choice…

p10: =========================================
[sfx]: Open!
Welcome!!

Hey.

Huh? Where’s Fushimi-kun?

He’s running late.
He’s planning to join up with us after watching a concert at the Budokan.
Huh? That would make him pretty late.

Apparently, he’d already made plans for today.
He said he was going with a friend from back home, or something

I wonder. Is this person really just a friend?
[sfx]: Heh-hem.

p11: =========================================
…

[sfx]: Blam!
[sfx]: Blam!

Wow, this’s a heck of a feast!
[sfx]: Heh-hem
Of course it is.

Today is Rin’s birthday party!

And we’re celebrating my and Fushimi-kun’s serializations!

p12-13: =========================================
It starts at 7… Even if this goes as long as a Led Zeppelin concert,
I’m certain I can make it to Nishigaitsu’s place before midnight!
But if it goes as long as a George Clinton show…

No—I have to make it.
I’ve even got her present in my backpack.

Thanks for waiting~~!
Oh, a BECK T-Shirt!!

[sfx]: Roar

p14: =========================================
[sign]: Budokan
[second sign]: BECK Live Tour “Major Dandy”
[sfx]: Gwooohn

p15: =========================================
[sfx]: Digadigadigadigadiga Bam!

Welcome
to the BUDOKAN!!

p16: =========================================

p17: =========================================
[cake]: Happy Birthday Rin-chan

p18: =========================================
[sfx]: *Crowds*

Damn, that was awesome. I’ve still got goosebumps.
[sfx]: Cheers

I’ve always wanted to hear Human Fly live; I’m so glad I got the chance.
[sfx]: Jing

And wasn’t Chiba so cool in person?
I mean, since my brother’s such a big Chiba fan and all!

p19: =========================================
[sfx]: Cheers
Oh, right! Mind if I take another look at the merchandise?
I have to pick up a souvenir for my brother.

It’ll take me 40 to 50 minutes to get to Nishitaitsu’s.

I’d like to leave first,
but I haven’t even thanked Honda-san for the ticket yet.

I love BECK, and loved seeing them live,
but to be honest? I spent the whole second half staring at the clock.

p20: =========================================
Thanks for waiting.

Honda-san, thanks so much for today!
Umm, I’ve got some business after this, so…

Hm? What’s wrong?
The number you have dialed is currently…
That’s weird. She won’t pick up.

Who won’t?
Maki.
I’ve called her again and again, but…

p21: =========================================
WHAT?!

[sfx]: Clickity-clack x2

It’s no good…
Did she forget? Or write down the wrong day?

Wh-What do we do?
[sfx]: Ring

p22: =========================================
[phone] {
Nishiguchi / Fushimi-kun, you’re late!!
Nishigaitsu Hanako / Is this person really just a friend??
Nishigaitsu Hanako
Nishiguchi / Send a picture as proof, lol
}

!

Nishiguchi-san, I’ve got Fushimi-kun’s text.
Hm?

p23: =========================================
That’s a pretty old friend.
Look at his skin… There’s no way he’s the same age as Fushimi-kun.

Everyone, are you still hungry?
Help me make some gyouza!

R / We’ll be making gyouza while we wait  !

Ohhhh!!! I love gyouza! :D

p24: =========================================
You still can’t get a hold of her?
…Nope.

I also got a hold of a friend from middle school who lives in Saitama,
but she said it’s a bad time for her, too.

…

[sfx]: Glance

Fushimi-kun, didn’t you say you had something to do?
It’s fine. Go.

p25: =========================================
What’ll you do, Honda-san?
I’ll wait around here for Maki to get back to me.
Worst-case scenario, I’ll sleep in a manga café.

A-A manga café?!

Here, take this.

Wow, a BECK T-shirt!!
You bought one for me, too?!!

Wait a second. How much was it?
Don’t worry about the money.
/ This is thanks.
Huh?

p26: =========================================
Thanks for coming, even though you’re so busy!
/ I had a wonderful time with you tonight.

It’s so amazing that a classmate from Morishige High’s made it big!
I’ll be cheering you on the whole way!
[sfx]: Shake

p27: =========================================
Th-Thanks.

p28: =========================================
Honda-san!!

Are you sure? What about the thing you had to do?
Well, this is an emergency.

[sfx]: Click

p29: =========================================
Wow. It feels so professional!

Long ago, this is where Mizuno-san penned The Shunpei Chronicles’ Abu Dabi Combat chapter!
[sfx]: Heh-hem!

Then this is holy ground to you, isn’t it?

Please, make yourself at home!
Mind if I take a shower?
I’ve worked up a sweat.
Oh, then I’ll heat up the bath.

p30: =========================================
I’m sorry, but some work suddenly came up, so… There’s no way I can make it. I’m sorry. I was looking forward to the gyouza, too. 

Happy birthday, Ishidou-san!!

…
Fushimi-kun said he’s not coming.
?!

I wonder what came up.
Maybe his editor made him redraw something?
Not that that’s ever happened to me.

p31: =========================================
We’ve got so much gyouza left over.
[insert]: *Sigh*
And we cooked up such a tasty batch, too.

Mind if I take some home?
Go for it!

Think Fushimi-kun’s eating a storebought lunch right about now?

Oh, I know where Fushimi-kun lives, so I’ll go take him some right now!
[sfx]: Hic
We’ve gotta share the festival spirit!

Huh?!

p32: =========================================
Good idea!
And I want to see Fushimi-kun’s workplace, too!

p33: =========================================
[sfx]: Shahhhhhhh

I didn’t have to lie, so why’d I go and do so?
Did some part of my heart feel guilty over this?

Nah, Honda-san’s a friend.
I didn’t do anything wrong!!
[sfx]: Shake x2

p34: =========================================
And besides, I am actually working!
[sfx]: Pat

That felt great. You can go ahead now.

[sfx]: Gulp

p35: =========================================
[sfx]: Squeak

[sfx]: Splash

Whoa!
Think pure thoughts.
But it’s so cold~

p36: =========================================
[sfx]: Brr x3

[book]: Iwase Middle School

Fushimi-kun, you look so cute!

You’ve got such an innocent smile!
[book]: Iwase Middle School / Bonds

[below picture]: Fushimi Norito

My graduation album, huh?
It’s a useful reference, so I brought it with me.

p37: =========================================
Didn’t I meet him during Koubou-san’s day?
Yeah. That’s Katsuo.
[yearbook, center]: Masui Katsuo

…
Hey, Fushimi-kun, who’d you have a crush on?

Huh?!
Let’s see if I can guess.

…Yokoi-san?

Who was that?
/ Oh, Yokoi Chiba. Her dad runs a bookstore… No no no.

Then what about Yamamoto-san?
Not a chance. There’s something wrong about that smile…

p38: =========================================
Yamada Nana?
/ She’s pretty cute!
Nah. The girl was a dictator. Anyone who went against her got purged.
We called her Class B’s President Amin.

I’ve got it: Aoki Yuri, right?!!
[yearbook]: Aoki Yuri

…
I plead “no comment.”

Oh, then it’s her!

She was on the volleyball team. Pictured right in the center, too, so she’d be the captain?
Do you like this orthodox look?
P-Please stop profiling me.

p39: =========================================
[kanji on book, in the middle of the triangles]: High
[sfx]: Slide

Then next up’s high school!
WHAT?!

Who’d you have a crush on?

Uh…
Why do you want that personal information?

What’s the big deal? I won’t tell anyone.
[sfx]: Bump
But I mean, we went to the same school, and…

p40: =========================================
A-And heck, in that case, who’d you like?

Me?
[kanji on book, left page, middle of the triangles]: High
[kanji on book, right page]: Aspirations

I…
[sfx]: Flip

[sfx]: Point

p41: =========================================
[yearbook]: Fushimi Norito

??!!

Is that a joke?

p42: =========================================

p43: =========================================
[sfx]: Bathump x6
[kanji on book, between the triangles]: High

p44: =========================================
[sfx]: Ding-dong!
?!
[kanji on the book on the floor]: Bonds

Wh-Who’s there at this hour?

[sfx]: Ding-dong!
Uh…
Isn’t this kind of scary?

[sfx]: Crunch x2 / Swoosh / Ready

p45: =========================================
!!!

[sfx]: Click

p46: =========================================
Oh, it’s open!!

p47: =========================================
Ah.

p48: =========================================

p49: =========================================
H-Here’s a gift.
Th-Thank you very much.

S-Sorry…
See you later.

[sfx]: Close

[sfx]: Silence

Okay, let’s split up…

p50: =========================================
[sfx]: Clank

[sfx]: Roll x2

Fushimi-kun,
I got in touch with Maki.

p51: =========================================
I’m so sorry! I left my phone at home when I left for work!
And there were so few girls there today that I only just got home.

So I’ll get going now!
Huh? Seriously?!
Yeah. A taxi should get me there soon.

I-I’ll walk you there.
Don’t worry. I can manage.

I’ll text you later.

[sfx]: Close

p52: =========================================
[brown book in third and fourth panels]: High
[white book in fourth panel]: Bonds

p53: =========================================

p54: =========================================
[sign]: Bookstore / Garcia & Marks

Wow!!
[mag]:{
[top]: Remember
[sparkly bubble]: Tremen—New Serializat—!!! (dashes are cut off by the bubble)
[vertical text]: Live on the edge!!!
[horizontal text over Fushimi’s name]: The Arrival of the Ace of Taurus’s New Generation!!!
[name]: Fushimi Norito
[name in English]: Norito Fushimi
}

Damn, a full-color first chapter!!

He changed his pen name?
“Kinosuke” was pretty lame…
[horizontal text over Fushimi’s name]: The Arrival of the Ace of Taurus’s New Generation!!!
[name]: Fushimi Norito
[name in English]: Norito Fushimi

p55: =========================================
Masui! Long time no see!
[magazine]: {
[top line]: The highly-reviewed serialization, with a color centerfold and 22 pages: Gunners!!
[big text]: Shounen Taurus
[upper right]: Death Paroo Bomb
[below that]: Saka— (cut off)
[left side, bubble]: Color opener
[right of that]: New Serialization
[below that]: Remember
[below that, half cut off the page]: Fushimi Norito
[spine]: Shounen Taurus
}

Y-Yamada!!
[insert]: Awawa!

What’re you reading?

Huh? “Fushimi Norito”—that’s not THAT Fushimi, is it?
You’re kidding. Seriously?!

Holy wow!!
[sfx]: Click
Damn, that’s awesome!!
Rejoice, Nori… You’ve got the blessing of the dictator of Class B, President Amin herself.

p56: =========================================
[signs]: Kou / Dan / Sha

You came in fifth in the first survey!

Huh…?
That’s…

Good? Or bad?
It’s pretty good.
When the first chapter of Taki-kun’s Presence came in fourth, it sent stirs through the whole editing department.

p57: =========================================
Wow…

Mutou-san, here’s the potential assistant, Tajima-kun!

Oh, we’ve been waiting. Fushimi-kun’s already here.

Hi. I’m Tajima!
I figured I’d bring a few samples of my work.

p58: =========================================
Whoa!!

Wh-What do you think?
Y-You’re good!
Way better than me.

[sfx]: Phew
That’s a relief~.

Tajima-kun, when can you start?

p59: =========================================
I mean, as soon as tomorrow!
Remember is totally interesting, and it’s an honor to help it along!

N-Nice to be working with you!
Okay, that’s one down.
You’ll need a second, right?

Oh, I should be fine.
Furukawa-san, one of Mizuno-pro’s old hands, said she’d come help.

[sfx]: Rumble x2

Hello?

p60: =========================================
It’s getting better and better.
/ Keep working hard so it doesn’t end soon!
[mag]: {
[top bar]: The Kokeshi of Happiness
[big]: Shounen Taurus
[can’t make out the right bubble]
[left bubble]: The super-popular slapstick comedy / Hanaji
[can’t make out the bubble below that]
[back cover]: Love, Authority, Money: / Nothing is more important.

Thanks for telling me what you think every time.
So long as my sister’s reading my work, I can go on forever…

p61: =========================================
[sfx]: Scratch x2

p62: =========================================
That was wonderful, considering you’ve just started.

You’re the first person Shino Mirai has ever helped out.

Hm? What’s wrong?

…I’m not confident I can fight.

…
There’s no way I can wipe out the polycoriac man.

Then why don’t you rest for now,
and we’ll try to give you a change of pace?

This is a program to strengthen you in battle.

Simply put, you’ll be sparring with me.

Sparring with Dr. Tokiwa?

p63: =========================================
She’s pale, thin,
and looks not the least bit athletic…
Even her butt’s tiny.

[sfx]: Bam x2

Okay, I’m ready.

Come at me—no holding back.
[sfx]: Tap

What’s wrong? Guess I’ll start us off.
[sfx]: Tap x2
?!

p64: =========================================
[sfx]: Crack!

[sfx]: Smash!

[sfx]: Pow x4

p65: =========================================
Dr. Tanaka, I’ve heard that Shun is being beaten bloody day and night. Is he truly alight?
Heh heh heh. Dr. Tokiwa might look like bookish, but she’s a Spartan.

Quit thinking with your head.
[sfx]: Ugh…
Bend your ears towards the sound of the wind and water; open your eyes; smell the aromas.
Ask yourself: How do I want to walk about an unknown world?

p66: =========================================
The most important thing within a reality is your intuition!

My intuition…

[sfx]: Bah!

!!

p67: =========================================
That was a shock… I didn’t expect you to score a point on me within the program.

Very impressive, Shun-kun. You must’ve sensed something in this short time.

Next, fight me in my progr—
I think that’s enough.

Intuition…

When I first met her, it felt like she pulled me in.
…But at the same time, something terrified me.

…

I’m going to go back inside the Reality!

[mag]: {
[center spine and big text]: Shounen Taurus]
[bottommost line]: “Pero-ko” }

p68: =========================================
[sfx]: Ring

Misaki / I read the new chapter~  ✧↗↗ / It’s been years since I last bought any manga~ ✧✧✧!

[phone]: Fushimi Norito

…Ru-san,
it looks like you were wrong.

…I don’t think I’ve fallen to hell or found salvation.

p69: =========================================
…
…Did something happen?

[sfx]: Flip

But the girl…

She’ll be reading your manga, too, right?
Huh?!
[insert]: The decisive moment hasn’t ended. What is the feeling Fushimi has hidden within Remember?!
[box]: To be continued in the December issue / on sale / Nov. 6

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 34 by Dowolf

2015-09-17T06:01:15+00:00

Rin 34

Reserved for RyColaa Scans

(updated 9/18 to fix upload issue)

p1: =============================
[yellow]: Come, let’s set off on the journey of creation.
[bottom-left]: To celebrate Fushimi’s serialization debut, 69 pages + color!
[white text, upper-left]: Volume 11 on sale 9/17 (Thurs)

p2: =============================
[sfx]: Whoosh

[sfx]: Whoosh

p3: =============================
What? Seriously?!

Yeah. I bought the apartment some seven years ago,
but I was thinking of remodeling the place and renting it out to someone.

A-And that someone’s me?!

p4: =============================
Things got really busy here once we got into December, so you didn’t have any time to search, right?
Of course, you’re welcome to say no.

I-I’d be more than happy to take it!!
Thank goodness I came here to work under Mizuno-pro…

p5: =============================
[insert]: *Sigh*…

I’m losing a kilo for sure.

There’s such a thing as too much detergent!
You’re even going to lecture me on laundry?!

Looks like Furukawa-san won’t be able to make the end-of-the-year party.
She caught the flu.
Huh?

p6: =============================
I’ll bring two of my friends, a big-breasted writer and an underground idol from Oomiya!

Th-Then we’re just going to have filthy men at the party!
Seems like it.
Says the filthiest one of us all…

My big breasts… My underground idol…
[sfx]: Slump

*Flicker*

Are you heading home for New Year’s?

p7: =============================
Are you heading home for New Years?
[text in the grey area]: Read
Nah. With serialization starting up soon (in March), I’ll be drawing manga in Tokyo!!
Oh, right! :( I’m heading home the day after tomorrow. Guess we won’t see each other again this year.
[text in grey area] Read
By the way, today’s Mizuno-pro’s end-of-the-year party.
Nice!! I don’t have anything like that. 

Without the three of them coming, I feel bad for the store.
The proprietress said she’d cook up her best food, too.

p8: =============================
But who can we get to come at the drop of a hat?
Want me to call some of the guys who used to work here?

But except for Furukawa-san, they’re all guys!!
Girls!! Call in some girls!

I-I don’t really know much of anybody…
Hmmm. I’ve basically just got the misses.
You’re all useless.
So are you.

Umm…

p9: =============================
I tried sounding out a friend of mine,
and I think she’d be willing to come.

WHAT?!!

F-Fushimi-kun, you know a girl?!
More or less.
Does she have a boyfriend?!
I-I don’t think so.
Call her. Call her now!!

p10: =============================
[sign]: Fine Cuisine / The Lady Cai

So then, time for Mizuno-pro’s end-of-the-year party and Fushimi-kun’s farewell party.

Cheers!!
CHEEEEEERS!!

p11: =============================
Actually, graduating from here in four months is unprecedented.
[sfx]: Gulp x4

You really worked hard.
[sfx]: Munch x2

You still aren’t up to par, technically speaking.
I would rather you not slack off, even now that you’ve graduated.

[sfx]: Pwah!
Excuse me! Another draft beer, please!
Kawasaki, you think you’re going a bit fast?

Heck, Mizuno-san,
don’t you got something to say to Fushimi-kun?!
Mn…

p12: =============================
…
Be careful with women!

There was another talented artist who debuted alongside me. People expected even bigger things from him than they did me.
But he got mixed up with a no-good woman and his work turned slapdash.

Next thing I knew, he was gone from the world of manga.

[sfx]: Exhale
Picking the right woman really is key.

p13: =============================
Ah! Ishidou-san!!

Umm… Are you sure you it’s all right for me to be here?

W-Welcome!!

p14: =============================
Thanks for coming all this way. I’m Mizuno.
Fushimi-kun’s the man of the hour today, so you’re good!
[sfx]: Pwah!

Come to think of it, you still haven’t told us what resolutions you’ve made.

R-Resolutions?

[sfx]: Cough

Uh…. We’ve only been together for such a short time, but so much has happened over these four months.
I have nothing but thanks for all of you.

To be honest, I feel reluctant to leave you guys, but…
[sfx]: Tears

p15: =============================
[sfx]: Chatter
[insert]: Rin-chan… That’s a nice name.
Hey, no one’s even listening.
Guess that wasn’t the right time.

[sfx]: Cheers

I’m sorry, but we’re about to close up for the night.

Rin-chan, come with us to the next place.
O-Okay.
Let’s stay up till the crack of dawn!
[sfx]: Wobbly

p16: =============================
Then I wish you all a happy new year.
[sfx]: Bow

Huh? Hara-kun, you’re heading home?
But Rin-chan came all this way.

You reek of alcohol…
He might not think so looking at him, but Hara-kun likes the super-sexy big sister type.

Should I call Nishigaitsu-sensei?
Uh, she’s not the super-sexy big sister type!

Fushimi-kun, can’t you call someone?
Think of everything Hara-kun’s done for you.
You owe him this last kindness!
G-Give me a second, please.

p17: =============================
*Rumble*

*Rumble*
[phone]: Fushimi Norito / Cell

Hello?

It’s been a long time, Norito.
Lu-san, this is a shot in the dark, but are you free right now?

I’m certainly not busy.
[sfx]: Exhale
But it’s the second day of my period, so my stomach and hips are flaring up.

p18: =============================
Hara-san, please stay with us a little longer!!

[sign]: Darts Bar Rainmaker

[sfx]: Chatter

Lu-san’s a friend from back home?
Sh-She’s less a friend,
and more a former charlatan fortune teller.

[sfx]: Annoyed
I would like to make the last train home.

[sfx]: Creak

p19: =============================
[sfx]: Shivers

You look well, Norito. This feels like old times.

Lu-san, sorry to call you out of the blue!!
[sfx]: Rattle

p20: =============================
Allow me to introduce you. This is Mizuno-san.
A pleasure.
Y-You’re really a friend of Fushimi-kun’s?

I’m Hara, a member of Mizuno-pro’s staff!!

I’m Kawasaki, same!
[sfx]: Crackle
I-I’m Yaegashi.
She’s hot…

p21: =============================

p22: =============================
Lu-san, this is Ishidou-san!

You texted me a picture of her before.

…She doesn’t look like a fraud.

p23: =============================
[sfx]: Chatter / Murmur

Then let’s split into teams captained by Lu-san and Rin-chan.
/ The losers have to sing whatever songs the winners name!

[sfx]: Slide
You’re up first, right? Here you go.

p24: =============================
…
Thank you.

[sfx]: Grab

?!

[sfx]: Clatter

p25: =============================
Huh…?

p26: =============================
Sorry. It’s nothing.
[insert]: Rin-chan, hurry up!

After doing all this stuff I’m not used to, I’m suddenly exhausted…
[sfx]: Sigh…

[sfx]: Fire

[sfx]: Exhale
That’s strange… My head should be clear today,

but when I tried to give her a viewing, I couldn’t see anything.

p27: =============================
She must have power far greater than mine!

p28: =============================
[insert]: I did it! / Yay!

Lu-san, it’s your turn!
Let’s turn this around!!
Please use my personal darts!!

p29: =============================
[sfx]: Ding

[sfx]: Bonk

[sfx]: Bing

[TL/N: The song is “Gimme Chocolate” by Babymetal. ]
Atatatah ta zukkyun (Thump)♪
Watatatahta dokkyun (Bang)♪

Zukyun (Thump)♪

Dokyun (Bang)♪

Zukyun (Thump)♪

Dokyun (Bang)♪

p30: =============================
[insert]: Yada yada yada yada (No, no, no, no) / never, never, never!

Chokoreeto, chokoreeto, cho-cho-cho ii kana? (Chocolate, chocolate, can I have a tiny bit?) ♪
Demo ne? Chotto weito chotto saikin shinpai nan desu (But you know? I’ve been a bit worried lately about my weight.) ♪

Look at you, singing like a pro.
This isn’t much of a punishment game…

p31: =============================

p32: =============================
You were amazing.
You lost every round of darts, but every song they forced you to sing, you sang beautifully.

Meccha Holiday, Macho Dragon, We Will Rock You…
They should’ve picked different songs.

Just goes to show you have to make the right choice!

[sfx]: Whoosh

p33: =============================
Choose one, and hell awaits.
Choose one, and I will be saved.

[sfx]: Gulp

So then, have a good New Year’s!
You wound up staying till the end, huh.
Wee~. I’m a goner.
[sfx]: Swaying

p34: =============================
Wanna finish off with some ramen?
Sure.

[sfx]: Ding ding

If I win tickets to see Beck, wanna come?! You like them too, right? 

Honda-san…

p35: =============================
I want to go, but I do have my premier and all. ;_;

…The two girls today
didn’t seem normal to me.

Huh?

I couldn’t tell you exactly what, but…
[sfx]: Exhale

p36: =============================
Now for today’s horoscope.
Aries will meet a wonderful member of the opposite sex.

Mizuno-san, do you believe in fortune telling?
Nope,
not one bit.

You have high compatibility with Libras and Sagittarians! And you have bad compatibility with…
I don’t want to be controlled.

Cutting a path through life is a job for me and me alone!

p37: =============================
So then, good luck on your serialization!

Thank you very much!!
Feel free to drop by whenever.
He used no more words than necessary, yet they filled me with strength.

p38: =============================
[sfx]: Turn

[insert]: All right!!
[sfx]: Dash!

p39: =============================

p40: =============================
It’s awe-inspiring to think that this is holy ground where, long ago,
Mizuno-san drew The Shunpei Chronicles.

[sfx]: Smack
Okay, time to start!!

p41: =============================
[sfx]: Ding-dong!

Happy New Year’s!
So, let’s help you out!

Well, I didn’t have much in the way of luggage, so I’ve already put everything away.

How many desks?
[sfx]: Walking in
Three desks just arrived, along with a kotatsu.
Then that’s perfect.

p42: =============================
Huh?

For someone just getting serialized, the first time’s key.
[sfx]: Snap

*Click*
You haven’t found any assistants yet, right?

So, as a gift to welcome you to your new home, we figured…

?!

p43: =============================
[sfx]: Scratch x4
[sfx in manga]: Slap / Hit / Pow / Pow / Crash
Hiya!
Hiya!

[grave]: Iwaki Family Grave

p44: =============================
[insert]: Hmm, hmm.
Remember, is it?

You’ve created a strange setting here.

If Shino Mirai-san were a bit sexier, she’d be perfect for me.

Guys… But this is your long-awaited time off.

Hey, hey. Start spacing out, and we’ll run out of work to do.

p45: =============================

p46: =============================
You haven’t gathered any data on hospitals?!

If this isn’t realistic, all your other work is wasted!!
I-I’m sorry!!

Call your editor, get him to help, and start gathering some immediately!!
Which one of us is in charge here?
You’re a pain…

And heck, I’m at the kotatsu.

Fushimi-kun, I’m getting hungry!
I’ll get something from the corner store!

p47: =============================
[sfx]: Snore

You sure we should go without saying anything?
It’s fine. I bet it’s been days since he last slept.
What we did today should give him an easier time moving forward.

p48: =============================
He’s the kind of guy you wanna cheer on, eh?

He’s done well following my instructions.
It’ll be lonely without him around.

After all this, if he immediately gets canned, I’ll laugh so hard.

p49: =============================
Chinese Restaurant / The Young Master

This is nothing compared to Bizenkoku.
[sfx]: Ring

I got the tickets to Beck! It’s on March 3rd at the Nippon Budokan!
[phone]: Send / Close / Display

p50: =============================
[sfx]: Spit!

[sfx]: Cough x2

[note: text to the left of all of Fushimi’s bubbles says “read”
I just spit up my gyoza.
?!
I can’t believe it—of course I’ll go!!!
I know you might be busy, but this’ll give you power!
I’ll make time, come hell or high water!!

[sfx]: Yeah!

[sfx]: Ring

Nishiguchi / Is now a good time to come?!

p51: =============================
Fushimi-kun, long time no see!!

Nishiguchi-san, you came to celebrate my moving here?!
[sfx]: Creak

?!

Ten years of unswaying determination…
[sfx]: *tears*
But at 29 years of age, I, Nishiguchi Shuuhei, have finally done it!!

p52: =============================
I’m getting serialized!!
[sfx]: Grab
My first chapter’s in a special issue coming out in March!!

S-Seriously? Congratulations!!
[sfx]: Thud

It’s called Money Boxer.
[sfx]: Whoosh x3
The story’s about a boxer who gets stronger whenever money’s on the line.

You’re basically writing about yourself, then!!

p53: =============================
I’m off right now to gather materials at the gym.
[insert]: Take care!
Sorry to interrupt your work.

[sfx]: Close

[sfx]: Open
Oh, that’s right.
Do whatever it takes to make it to the next Nishigaitsu Meetup!

We’re celebrating Rin-chan’s birthday!

Oh, I’ll absolutely go!
When is it?!

p54: =============================
March 3rd!
It’ll be a triple celebration!
Huh?!

I’ll make time, come hell or high water!!
[text in the grey area]: Read

I can’t wait to go to Tokyo!

[sfx]: Roll x3

p55: =============================
[signs]: Kou / Dan / Sha

Yeah!

Thanks. It really does look different with full art, huh!
[sfx]: Tap x2

p56: =============================
And you got it in a month before the deadline.
I’m glad you don’t take over Mizuno-pro there.
Well, I didn’t want to experience the bloodbath that’s life right at the deadline.

I think I’ll have some assistants for you soon.
Thank you very much!

Could I ask you follow up the first chapter…
with some more color pages for the second?

The Editor-in-Chief!!

p57: =============================
Taki-kun’s Presence similarly started off with color pages for the first two chapters, and he placed well in surveys.
I was hoping for the same results from Remember.

There’s no way I’m losing to him!!

[sfx]: Scratch x4

p58: =============================
[same page as is on p64 in chapter 33] {
Shun-kun, Reality Pi is extremely dangerous.

The first subject to access it died when his neck was sliced by a martial artist.

He only died in the Reality, right?

Yes, but…

That test subject has been in a coma ever since!

‼
}

[same page as p65 in chapter 33] {
Dying in a Reality
exacts an equivalent toll on your real body!

[sfx]: Crack
}

[sfx]: Crack

p59: =============================
[sfx]: Smash!

[sfx]: Shove!

[sfx]: Whoom x3
He fights with a bench—and he’s strong!!

He must be the polycoriac man!

p60: =============================
[sfx]: Pound!

He’s going even with the winner of the martial arts tournament!!
[sfx]: Wow!
He’s got some skill!!

Shun-kun’s fighting?!
Wh-Why can he suddenly fight like that?!

Huh?!

p61: =============================
Why…? Yeah, why can I?

Why can I use kung fu?!

[sfx]: Mm.

[sfx]: Kapow!

p62: =============================
[sfx]: Slam

Gh…

Hmph.
[sfx]: Zah

!
[sfx]: Slide

p63: =============================
[sfx]: Scratch x3
[manga page] {
[sfx]: Grin

I couldn’t help but get a bit into the fight.
[sfx]: Sit
The one I fought on that pitch-black night wasn’t you.
/ Everyone, he’s not the murderer.

Shino Mirai-san…?

?
}

[clock]: March 3rd p.m.

[sign is already translated]

p64: =============================
[sfx]: Ring

!!
[phone, upper right]: Remember / Fushimi Norito
[phone, left column]: New Serialization!!!
[phone, bottom left]: Shounen Taurus

[phone]: Norito~!!↗↗ Look what I found in a bookstore in Shibuya!! O_O;
Wow✧ what a shock✧^_^

Lu-san!!
Her writing’s as cute as ever…
Huh? Shibuya? Then maybe she’s somewhere nearby?

p65: =============================
Lu-san, what a coincidence!!
Heck, I think this is the first time we’ve run into each other during the day!!
[sfx]: Dash!

…This, too, might be some form of destiny.

[sfx]: Fire!
I enjoyed the end-of-the-year party.
Uh, well, thanks for coming on such short notice.

[sfx]: Exhale

p66: =============================
Norito,
I’ve been wondering whether or not I should tell you something.

I think…
I know what you’re talking about.

Are you free right now?
Oh, sorry, but I’m in a rush…

p67: =============================
…
/ Then I guess I’ll give up.

…
/ I think that might be for the best.

My future’s for me and me alone to find!

…
I see.

p68: =============================
You’re welcome to read my manga, if you’d like!
[sfx]: Dash!

[sfx]: Smile
By the way, where are you headed right now?

[sign is again already translated]

[sfx]: Clickety-clack x2

p69: =============================
[sidebar]: Go to a Beck concert with the girl he looked up to, or celebrate the birthday of the girl with whom he can sense a strange destiny—which will Fushimi choose?!!

[black box]: To be continued in the November issue
[insert]: Brand-new volume 11 on sale Sept. 17th!

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 33 by Dowolf

2015-08-18T16:12:15+00:00

Rin 33

For RyColaa Scans

p1: ==============================================
[insert]: Go to the moon and play------

p2: ==============================================
[signs]: Kou / dan / sha

[Title is already translated]

p3: ==============================================
[page A]: ===============
[sfx]: Slap / Hit / Pow / Pow / Crash / Pow / Pow
Hiya!
Hiya!

[page B]: ================
[sfx]: Cheers
[insert]: Remember

[insert]: who you were.

[page C]=================
Huff
Huff
[insert]: Remember…

how high you strove.

The hopes of your family and everyone around you weren’t on you…

They were on your sister, born two years before you.

p4: ==============================================
Shun, how’s your lap blanket?
It’s fine, Mom.

Dad, can you light an incense stick for me, too?

You can pray from there.

[the not-fuzzy tombstone]: Iwaki Family Grave

Time flies so fast, huh? It’s already been a year since the accident.

If Aya-chan were still with us, who knows how many track-and-field records she would’ve broken.
[sfx]: Chatter
Shh. Don’t talk about that where Shun-kun can hear.

!

Long time no see, Shun-kun.
Tanaka-sensei!

p5: ==============================================
Who’s the gentleman over there speaking with Shun-kun?
Dr. Tanaka, a psychiatrist.

A psychiatrist? Why?
He was in charge of Shun’s mental care after the accident.

Shino Mirai?
Who’s that?

You’ve never heard of her?
She’s an internationally renowned physics prodigy.

[sfx]: Slide

A girl…
She’s pretty.

Her intellect has made great strides
in mankind’s understanding of quantum computing.

Hmm. She’s the exact opposite of me.

Ever since I was three, I’ve swum, played baseball and soccer,
played every sport—and done nothing else.

I’ve never once hit the books.
And now that my legs are like this…

p6: ==============================================
But what if you
were able to save Shino Mirai?

Huh?
Shun-kun, she needs your help!

Hmm. The opening’s taking shape.
It’s a lot better than the first time you showed me.
[sfx]: Sigh
Thank you very much.

But what’s key is the next part:
/ the scene in the state-of-the-art medical center where he meets Shino Mirai.

p7: ==============================================
Sh-She’s Shino Mirai-san?
What happened to her?

The details can wait.

How did a genius physicist wind up like this?
I mean, she was a judge on the Red and White Singing Contest.
That’s why?

Ma’am, are you familiar with dissociative identity disorder?
Yes. It’s a frequent plot device in my soaps...
Is that what she suffers from?

Her disease resembles it on a surface level.
Dissociative identity disorder is when an individual has multiple enduring and separate personalities.

However, in her case, it would be more accurate to say that she possesses personalities living in multiple Realities.

p8: ==============================================
???

Shun-kun, you’re the kind of guy who prefers a hands-on approach, right?
So rather than some convoluted explanation, how about we start by letting you experience it yourself?
Huh?

Once you’ve cleared a medical check,
/ we’ll have you enter one of the profound Realties crafted by our genius physicist.

Listen carefully. There’s nothing more important for a new serialization than the opening.
If it’s boring, the readers will never even finish it.
Sh-Should I shave off more of the dialogue?

p9: ==============================================
They’re having a long discussion. That’s rare.
I’ve never seen Mutou-san take his job that seriously.

By the way, do I need any fanservice scenes up through here?
I’ll make a cup of coffee.

Not a one!

But… You should put a woman on the med team.

p10: ==============================================
Ma’am, thank you for your consent.
I’m Towaki, the person in charge of the project.
Oh, it’s nothing. I’m also the type to play games without reading the manual, so…

The music playing within—
Well, I’m not sure if you can really call it “music”—
But that will synchronize his consciousness with hers.

Up until now, only 29% of all test subjects have successfully synchronized.

[sfx]: Whomm x4

p11: ==============================================
[sfx]: Oogyum

Synchronization successful!
Doctor, there’s nothing to worry about, right?

It’s fine. To put it simply, he’s in a state halfway between being awake and dreaming.
He should be able to hear us talking.

Shun-kun, could you try to slowly open your eyes?
Can you see anything in front of you?

[sfx]: Whoosh

p12: ==============================================
I can’t really tell,
but I don’t I’m in Japan anymore…

This… doesn’t look like the modern era.
It feels like I’m in an old European city.

Amazing. I never anticipated the Reality would accept him as a resident so quickly.
Based on the data accumulated so far, he’s likely in Reality Iota.

p13: ==============================================
Hey, what’re you sleeping here for?

Are you a vagrant? Or an Islander?
Either way, you’re an eyesore. Get lost.

Heart rate increasing!
Shun-kun, calm down.
The residents of a Reality are nothing but dreamt-up shadows.

W-Wait, please. My legs don’t—

You little brat‼

[sfx]: Whoosh!

[sfx]: Crack!

p14: ==============================================
[sfx]: Thud!

[sfx]: Jump!

[sfx]: Splash!

p15: ==============================================
Shun-kun, what’s wrong?!

p16: ==============================================
[page A]: ===============
I can walk…

I can run!

[page B]: ===============
I can jump‼

[sfx]: Bathump x3

There’s one thing I’d like to ask: How’d you come up with the story?

p17: ==============================================
…
I thought about how happy a disabled person might be if they could move again.

p18: ==============================================
It’s a good scene.
I can’t wait to read what happens next.

Teraoka Shintarou?

The guy serialized in both Weekly Shounen and Young Magazine?
Yup. Right now, he’s preparing for serialization.
When we meet to decide what gets serialized, his work’ll probably be competing with Remember.

p19: ==============================================
What?!
H-His résumé’s so much better than mine‼

Well, he’s talented, but he’s never had a big hit.
[sfx]: Munch x2
I figure Remember has a good shot to win.

Thank you very much.
It’s easy to forget he had zero enthusiasm at the start.

Now then, once you’re done eating, let’s have another meeting.
/ I’ve already cancelled my plans to go to the bar tonight.
I need to spend more time working with you.

p20: ==============================================
So far, we’ve managed to confirm the existence of 24 personalities.
It’s almost like they exist inside her mindscape to give life to each of the various Realities.

You see, her heart fragmented.

My. How did that happen?

That is highly confidential; however…

We are the men and women of Project Remember:

A medical team formed a year ago to work in utmost secrecy towards unifying her disassociated personalities
and making her remember her complete self.

p21: ==============================================
How was it?

I couldn’t believe it was a fake, made-up world.
Seriously, that was shocking.

You can’t be half as shocked as we are.
Your first time in, and already your impact was astronomical.
/ Most individuals can’t intervene within a Reality.

Of the tens of thousands of clients I’ve seen, I thought you were the most suitable,
but you completely exceeded my expectations.

Shun-kun, you’re the only one who can save Shino Mirai!

Let’s go with “You’re the only one who can save the sleeping beauty!” instead.
Isn’t that a bit awkward?
It’s fine. This way, you’ll make clear the desire at the core of the drama!
After all, Shun’s got feelings for Mirai, feelings he doesn’t even understand himself.

p22: ==============================================
[sfx]: Grind

Her research in the field of quantum computing has applications in space exploration, the military, stock trading, weather forecasting, medicine, and more.
And in every instance, that work will change the livelihoods of mankind.

Shun-kun, in the near future, there might be an epochal new medicine that will let you walk again!

By saving her, you’ll also save yourself.

B-But how do I save her?

p23: ==============================================
One of her personalities is sealed within each of the 24 worlds.
Thus far, we’ve managed to confirm there is always a man with two pupils in one eye.

Two pupils in one eye?

It’s called polycoria.
He’s the seal. If you erase that man, her personality will be freed and the world will close.

…In other words, he has to kill the man with polycoria?!

[sfx]: Rumble

p24: ==============================================
Shun-kun, what can you see?

Chicken, pork, fried fish, shrimp noodles…

I must be inside a Chinese restaurant… I’m not in Japan, nor the present day.

That’s Reality Pi.
It’s a reality set in 19th century China: the late Qing Dynasty.

Wow… I can’t believe this isn’t real.
[sfx]: Munch x2
Damn, it’s good.

Shun-kun, don’t forget your objective.
Find Shino Mirai and the polycoriac man!

p25: ==============================================
But still, what happened inside Shino Mirai’s head?

‼

Wait, that’s… That’s me they’ve got there?

[sfx]: Rain x3

We’ve finally found you, you bastard.
Just give up now.

Heart rate accelerating. Brain waves unstable.
What’s wrong, Shun-kun?

The enemy’s coming en masse…

You should flee from any pointless battle.
You haven’t sufficiently—

[sfx]: Scratch x3
I think it’s too late for that…

p26: ==============================================
[sfx]: Whoosh!

‼

They’re swinging swords at me‼
Are they going to kill me, straight out of the blue?!

Shun-kun, run. You’re in danger‼

You frigging shadows‼
[sfx]: Separating

p27: ==============================================
Even in a Reality, the pain is just as real‼
If you lose your life…

[sfx]: Schwing! / Schwing!

We’re calling it off. Get back‼

p28: ==============================================
I’m not going back.
I want to see just how well this body of mine can move.

[sfx]: Gashh!

[sfx]: Kapow!

p29: ==============================================
[sfx]: Thwack!

p30: ==============================================
This scene’s really thrilling!
He slices right through them.

[Mutou’s line]: I wanna read the finished manuscript right now‼
Hold it right there!
[insert]: Hah!

[sfx]: Whoosh

‼

I totally want to draw it, too!
[sfx]: Tap x2

p31: ==============================================
Okay. We’re almost there: the meeting’s next week.
There’s nothing left to do.

[sfx]: Gulp

I don’t know if things will go well,
[sfx]: Bow
but I’m glad you’re spending so much time and effort working with me.

It’s going to be a tough battle. There’ll be seven or eight storyboards all vying to fill that one opening in the magazine.

p32: ==============================================
[sfx]: Chatter x2

That’s Teraoka Shintarou.

He’s gunning for the serialization spot with a medical drama, his specialty.
[insert]: Oh, no no no.

[sfx] Gulp

And the guy next to him…

p33: ==============================================
is Chouno, his editor.
/ And starting with Presence, he’s also taken over from Mori-san as Taki-kun’s editor.

Huh?

We joined at the same time. The man pisses me off.

He’s a Tokyo U graduate, and to top it all off the girls are all over him.
[sfx]: Grumble grumble
And I’ll never forget the time we went out to drinks when we first joined the company…
That’s one heck of a grudge.

If we lose, it better not be to him...
[sfx]: Slam!
Th-Thanks for all your work today.
Wow, I’m starving…

p34: ==============================================
Hey.

Oh, Taki-kun‼

What brought you here?
[sfx]: Walk
Well, I was just taking pictures nearby, so I figured I’d drop in.
You should’ve said something. I would’ve joined you!

p35: ==============================================
Hello, Taki-kun.

Oh. Hey, Editor-in-Chief.

We just got the most recent survey results. You finally reached second place!

Seriously?
Taki-kun, if you’ve got time, how about we go eat?

I don’t think I’m going to have a chance to talk to him.
[poster]: Thanks for all the support‼ / Taki Kaito / Presence / Taurus

p36: ==============================================
Someday, I too will…

p37: ==============================================
[sfx]: Whoosh

p38: ==============================================
[sfx]: Fidgeting

What’s wrong, Fushimi-san?
[sfx]: Chk chk
You don’t look like you’re fully focused on your work.

Oh, right. Isn’t today the meeting?
Mutou mentioned it.

[signs]: Kou / Dan / Sha

p39: ==============================================
So then, let us begin.

p40: ==============================================
Hmm, first…

I figured it would essentially come down to a battle between Teraoka Shintarou and Fushimi-kun…

But I didn’t think this many people would give Teraoka Shintarou a thumbs-up‼
Ooh… I’m losing seven-to-three‼

Teraoka-shi’s Doctor Death Tsuyoshi is a medical story, his specialty, and is sure to be popular.
That’s why I gave it a thumbs-up.

I gave my approval…
because it’s nothing like what’s currently in our magazine, so I’m hoping it will draw in new customers.

Mutou, you’re next.
Why did you disapprove of it?

p41: ==============================================
It sort’ve feels like the same old?
Like he’s working off a template.

I certainly think he’s talented, but couldn’t he work on a different project?

Looks like those two are still at odds with each other.

p42: ==============================================
Well then. Let’s finish with Fushimi Kinosuke’s Remember!

[sfx]: Gulp

This is a shocking departure from his previous, fanservice-laden works.
I’m excited for it, and gave it a thumbs-up.

It’s simple, and the kung fu scene was cool. Thumbs-up from me.
Heck, why’s he been writing erotic stuff all this time?

Because of me… All this time, I made him draw that stuff.

Chouno, why did you disapprove of it?

p43: ==============================================
I believe this author is too young to handle such a complex world.
The art is lacking, and it’s sure to end anticlimactically.

[sfx]: Shock!

If he’s young, then what’s that make Taki-kun?!

Please don’t put Fushimi-kun and Taki-kun in the same boat!

You little—‼

p44: ==============================================
Enough of that attitude, Mutou!
Ooh… Editor-in-Chief, you’re only going to yell at me?

I gave it a so-so grade, but on the lower end…
/ There really isn’t enough world-building…

It’s got a mish-mashed setting.
It could use some polishing up.

Heck, the girls aren’t that cute.
I can’t jack off to this.

Shoot. Chouno’s got so much weight in the editor’s room that the way the wind’s blowing changed as soon as he voiced his opinion.
And the editor-in-chief hates me to boot.
They’re like lemmings…

p45: ==============================================
So, let’s finish with Mori-san.

What do I say…?

I’m absolutely for Remember!
When I gave it my thumbs-up, I actually thought having this meeting was a waste of time.

Publish him, and he’ll keep getting better!

p46: ==============================================
Mori-san, you’re so cool. That’s why you’re my mentor…
[sfx]: Proudly
But I’m overwhelmingly outnumbered.

Thank you for making all of your opinions clear.
So, with that said, my ultimate decision…

p47: ==============================================
[sign]: Gyouza / Ma Chao

Fushimi-kun, aren’t you gonna eat something?
Nah, I’m not that hungry…

Online, this place is famous for its gyouza.
Well, there’s this place near my home that’s incredibly delicious, so…
This place isn’t even close to Bizenkou.

!

Here it is‼
[phone]: Mutou-san

p48: ==============================================
Fushimi-kun…
Let me be blunt: The editor-in-chief hates me.

H-Hello?
What’s he getting at?
It’s probably because the previous one favored me so much. I don’t know how to handle the new one, either.

p49: ==============================================
After all, he’s the kind of person who prefers to pull in talented authors rather than launch the careers of talented newcomers.

Things must not have worked out…
Since he, of all people, made the decision…

I guess that means your work’s the real deal.

I’m sorry?

p50: ==============================================
Congrats, Fushimi-kun!
Remember’s slated for serialization!

p51: ==============================================
…My ultimate decision is to overturn the majority opinion
and, as the editor-in-chief, arbitrarily select Remember!

I will take responsibility for whatever happens!

Maybe that guy gets manga.
I’m starting to like him now.

Hm?

p52-3: ==============================================
AWWWWW YEAAAHHHHHHH!

p54: ==============================================
You did it, Fushimi-kun!

Mizuno-san, you knew?!
Mutou informed me just now.

Hm? You don’t look that happy.

p55: ==============================================
He was pretty damn excited a second ago.
He gave this huge roar right in the middle of the shopping district.
But he had this silly idea that he might hurt your reputation, Mizuno.

Well, there’s so much more pressure on me now, and…
I’m not that confident.
[sfx]: Bathump x3

From now on, Mizuno-san and you are rivals!
[sfx]: Pat
Huh?!

That’s right.

p56: ==============================================
But still,
I’m delighted!

Thank goodness I joined Mizuno-pro‼

p57: ==============================================
I can’t believe he’s so happy for me.

Nishiguchi
Congrats~  I’ll have to try my best, too‼!

Nishigaitsu Hanako
Nice going‼ Let’s celebrate next time we meet. ♡

Nishigaitsu Hanako
Actually, Fushimi-kun, won’t you change your pen name? (Says the person born Nishi Hanako)
[TL/N: “Hanako” in her pen name is written with more complex kanji than it is in her birth name]

Higeta
Argh, that’s frustrating. I mean, I’m happy for you, but… Right now, I’m at Mt. Osore.

!

p58: ==============================================
Congratulations! That’s amazing!

Ishidou-san!
I’m sorry. My phone was off, so I didn’t find out until just now.
I’m on my way home from work.

I wanted to tell you immediately,
/ so you were the first person I contacted!

p59: ==============================================
I’ve been strangely motivated ever since going to that restaurant.

Yeah.
I can’t wait to see what you’re working on.

[sfx]: Sharpen

p60: ==============================================
That’s Fong-sensei from the Kyuuhen Dojo‼
Why should we wait?!
That man’s a murderer‼

A-A murderer?! You’ve got me confused with someone else‼

[sfx]: Whoosh
My niece witnessed the culprit flee.

Well? Is he the culprit?

…

I’m sure of it…

p61: ==============================================
That’s Shino Mirai‼

Huh?!

If this were Japan, she’d be in elementary school. Second grade, give or take a year.
Her face looks kind of similar, kind of not.

Shun-kun, we need you to be more certain.
Do you have any evidence she’s Dr. Shino herself?

Well… Just instinct, nothing more.

p62: ==============================================
Please wait there, Master.
[sfx]: Rain
That night was black as pitch, the moon covered by a veil of thick clouds. No child would be able to tell.

Though only for a second,
I dueled with the criminal. Allow me to confirm.
[sfx]: Howl

Oh! It’s Qi, the dojo’s assistant instructor‼
He was the victor in the martial arts tournament‼

[sfx]: Gulp

p63: ==============================================
I think I might’ve found the man with two pupils…
Huh?
[sfx]: Whoosh
I can’t tell unless I get a bit closer.

Shun-kun, come back‼
You’ve accomplished more than enough‼

If he really is the polycorniac man,
there’s absolutely no way you’ll manage to erase him as you are now‼

[sfx]: Bathump x3

p64: ==============================================
Shun-kun, Reality Pi is extremely dangerous.

The first subject to access it died when his neck was sliced by a martial artist.

He only died in the Reality, right?

Yes, but…

That test subject has been in a coma ever since!

‼

p65: ==============================================
Dying in a Reality
exacts an equivalent toll on your real body!

[sfx]: Crack

p66: ==============================================
[sfx]: Bah!
*Rumble*
*Rumble*

Hello?

Hey. Sorry it took me so long to contact you.

Taki-kun!

p67: ==============================================
I’d say congratulations, but I’d be lying.
Now’s the start of your ferocious battle to survive.

I heard the news—you came in second in the survey.

Yeah. I passed Mizuno Tooru’s Gunners!

p68: ==============================================
Do your best, and don’t get crushed.
Manage that, and Taurus should wind up just as excited.

[insert]: Next issue: serialization begins! Time to duel his fated rival‼!
To be continued in the October issue / on sale / September 5th.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 32 by Dowolf

2015-07-18T15:41:07+00:00

Rin 32

For use by RyColaa Scans

p1: ===================================

p2: ===================================

Title:
Remember
Fushimi Kinosuke

[sfx]: Thump / Thump / Pow / Pow

[bubble]: Ha!
[sfx]: Crash / Pow!

p3: ===================================
[sfx]: Bathump x5

p4: ===================================
…
Was this your idea, Mutou?

N-No, it wasn’t!!

[sfx]: Glance

[sfx]: Bathump!

…
[sfx]: Stand
Suppose a doctor warned you that you had only one month left to live…
?

p5: ===================================
That you had been given a chance, at the end, to draw one last manga.

A manga that, when read by God, would reveal to Him what thoughts drove your life;
A manga that, when read by men and women, would reveal to them the sort of person you were.
It’s those works that stir the readers’ hearts.

p6: ===================================
We don’t need the sort of manga you can find on any old bookshelf.
/ Any work would be pointless, of course, if it were guaranteed not to sell.

But that is the sort of manga Taurus seeks!

[sfx]: Rustle

Title:
Remember
Fushimi Kinosuke

p7: ===================================
Umm!
[sfx]: Stand!
Should…
Should I work on more chapters of this?!

…
That was what I was aiming towards.

Well, you heard him.
I can’t make heads or tails of the man.
Seriously, how do I work with him?

p8: ===================================
[sfx]: Turn x2

Remember, huh?
[insert]: Hmmmmm.
It’s got a pretty odd setting.

Haha…

With something like this, it’s hard to tell without a little more to look at.
If you drew two or three more chapters…

p9: ===================================
[insert]: *Sigh*

Okay. Then let’s give it a shot!
Thank you very much!

p10: ===================================
Wahahaha.
Itoi-san’s always been a bit erratic.

He’s really different form the old editor-in-chief, huh.

He’s raised a lot of top-rate artists,
but he’s crushed the dreams of three times as many.
Honestly, I struggle to work with guys like that.
What?!

p11: ===================================
Fushimi-kun, don’t let yourself be crushed.
[sfx]: Pat
Well, it’s not like he’s my immediate editor.
You’ll be fine. Hara-kun managed to not get crushed, after all.
What’s that supposed to mean?!

The Edtior-in-Chief sure set the bar high for me…
[sfx]: Scratch x2

p12: ===================================

Ishiki Shun
High school sophomore. Forced to use a wheelchair following the accident.

Mother
Father
Ishiki Sayaka (Shun’s sister). Passed away in the accident.

Listen. I won’t make you bend over backwards to include erotic scenes,
/ but your female characters have to jump off the page and feel charming.

: Shino Mirai: An internationally renowned physicist.
To be honest, you don’t get women.

p13: ===================================
[insert]: Ummmmm

Fushimi-kun!
[sfx]: Slide

You’re always pushing yourself so hard right after work,
/ but you’re going to collapse if you don’t take a breather now and then.

Next day off, do you want to go to tour the art galleries with me?

I-I’ll be fine.
If I can’t even get away from Hara-san on my days off, I’ll keel over for sure.

p14: ===================================
[sfx]: Vibrate x2

*Vibrate*
*Vibrate*
[phone]: Nishiguchi-san

Hello?
Fushimi-kun, what are you doing this Sunday?

I’m perfectly free. Why?

Because there’s a Nishigaitsu Meetup.
You gotta show up once in a while.

p15: ===================================
[sfx]: Stare
[insert]: Hah!
Ummmm… I’m struggling with my storyboard right now, so…

You’re not gonna make a good one just staring at it in your room.
You have to get some stimulation sometimes!

p16: ===================================
Where was that restaurant?
I can’t remember anymore.

Finished your storyboard?

Taki-kun!!

p17: ===================================
Nah… I gave up on it.
I couldn’t get it to turn out the way I wanted.

Everyone might’ve forgotten what you look like.
It’s been nearly a year.

I’ve been reading Presence.
It’s been super cool lately.

In last week’s poll, I finally came in third.

Third? Awesome. You’ve already passed one of Taurus’s immovable pillars.
C’mon. Let’s go.
[sfx]: Briskly

p18: ===================================
Oh, long time no see!!

Hey.

What sort of person is Mizuno-san?
I’d love to meet him next time.

When I told him I was seeing you today, he asked me to send his regards.
Seriously?!

p19: ===================================

p20: ===================================
Rain today too, huh.

Yeah. I had a hunch it would.

[sfx]: Downpour

p21: ===================================
[sfx]: Chatter / Guffaw

Rin-chan, this is the layout of the New York apartment I mentioned; could you take a look?

I’ve got a path, right?
I’ve been thinking about moving, and…

Come to think of it, there’s this graveyard kitty-corner from my apartment…

p22: ===================================
Would you be willing to come with me to New York in January?
You could tell if you were on-site, right?

Two days ago, I got an offer from a monthly magazine…

When’ll I get a girlfriend?

My shoulders have been really sore lately… I haven’t been possessed by anything strange, right?

p23: ===================================
I see. These gatherings are less Nishigaitsu Meetups,
and more Ishidou Meetups…

Okay. Time to share in the profits and see if I can’t get some useful information of my own…

[sfx]: Clang

Hello. I was honored to receive your invitation!
Higeta-san!!

p24: ===================================
There are a million things I would like Rin-chan to use her spirit vision to divine tonight.
[sfx]: Briskly
Especially some persistent questions regarding Sawamurai Eichi’s Torus.

Ishidou-san’s in the bathroom right now.

Come to think of it, she’s been in there a while…
Is it her time of the month?

Excuse me, your companion is…
?!

p25: ===================================
!!

Rin-chan! Are you all right?!

She’s hyperventilating. Damn! Take nice, easy breaths!!

[sfx]: Downpour

p26: ===================================
[sfx]: Shut!

Fushimi-kun, you’re in the same direction, so you’re in charge of taking her home.
[bottom]: Make sure you get a receipt; I’ll pay you back later.
Why did it have to be the moment I arrived?

Guess we were pretty impatient.
Now that Rin-chan’s gone, what do we do?
Let’s call it a night.
But I haven’t eaten anything yet.

p27: ===================================
Sorry.

I-It’s not your fault…

…Are you all right?
Everyone hammering you with questions must’ve been tiring.

p28: ===================================
I pretty much burned myself out today,
since I wasn’t feeling that good to begin with.

You have a fever?
[sfx]: Nod

…
If you don’t mind…

Wow, you’re burning up. An adult shouldn’t get this hot!!

p29: ===================================
Maybe it’s because I’ve been busy? I spent all of last night throwing up, and barely got any sleep…

If you’ve been feeling that bad, then why would you… You can’t push yourself that hard!!

Yeah, but I…

p30: ===================================
I’ll give everyone a stern warning not to push you so hard.
I’ll be fine…

I mean, I’m glad people need me.

Even if all they’re after is my Power…

Like everyone was today.

Huh? That’s not true!!

p31: ===================================
You can split people up into two groups…
And the majority in the world are in the one that doesn’t think well of talents like mine.
They call us dubious, fraudulent, disgusting…

[flashback, ch.23 p.64] Yer a really disgustin’ bitch!
Perhaps my power is truly a curse.

p32: ===================================
Weren’t you the same way, Fushimi-kun?
/ Didn’t you want to ask me something?

Ah…

p33: ===================================
It seems those words lay too heavy on your mind for you to sleep.

p34: ===================================
[sfx]: Sit up
Yassan!!
…Wow, it’s been a long time!!

p35: ===================================
Worry not. Right now, you are sound asleep.
I imagine it’s because you’ve been busy with work.

Yassan…
There is much to talk about,
but for now, follow me!
[sfx]: Stand!

p36: ===================================
Huh? Outside?!
/ Wait up. Let me change first!!
This is the jersey I wore back in high school.

?!
[sfx]: Slide

[sfx]: Flap, flap

Yassan!!

I-I never knew you could fly. Where are we going?!

p37: ===================================
We can go anywhere!
You are in a dream. Be bold!

!!

I’m sleeping!! Could this be? Am I…

p38-39: ===================================

p40: ===================================
Yassan!!
[sfx]: Flap x2
I have an early morning tomorrow!!

Work starts at 11,
so I have to wake up by 10.

If I nap on the job, Hara-san will kill me!!

p41: ===================================
Huh? Yassan?!
Yassan?!

Hey!!
You jerk!!

p42: ===================================

p43: ===================================

p44: ===================================
Ishidou-san!!

Fushimi-kun…
Sorry about earlier.

Huh?

Has…
your fever gone down?
[sfx]: Flap x4

p45: ===================================
Probably… Give it a touch?

You are in a dream. Be bold!

p46-47: ===================================

p48: ===================================
[sfx]: Beep / Beep

[sfx]: Beep / Beep
…

[sfx]: Click

*Flicker*

Thanks for yesterday. I’m feeling a lot better now.
[buttons]: Close / Display

p49: ===================================
[sfx]: Blush

Dammit. Thanks to that dream,
I feel so awkward…

Thanks for yesterday. I’m feeling a lot better now.
[next to bubble]: Read
I’m glad to hear it.
So Fushimi-kun, you sleep in your high school jersey.

Wait, Ishidou-san—do you sleep in a bunny T-shirt??

p50: ===================================

p51: ===================================
What about work?
Mizuno-san caught a cold, so we have a surprise day off.

We haven’t seen each other in forever, but here we are, two days in a row.
Are you feeling okay?
Yeah. I crashed last night.

I was so surprised. I have those dreams occasionally,
but this is the first time I’ve met someone I know.

Not half as surprised as me!!

Incomprehensible things showing up in my dreams is one thing…

p52: ===================================
But when they start poking out from the world of sleep,
that’s just not right!

Yeah, you’re right. Maybe what I see isn’t right.

Ah! Shoot!

There’s this place I’ve wanted to visit.
/ Wanna go?

[sign]: Seasonal Cooking / Ebisu

p53: ===================================
Oh, they’re open.
Th-That’s a pretty retro restaurant.

[sfx]: Jingle

Ohhhhh! And with that walked batter, Wake Kuniyoshi regretfully gives up a run!!

Aww, that’s irritating.
Why is it one thing after another?
Umm, is this a good time?

Oh, Rin-chan!
[insert]: That ties up the score!!
Welcome!

The proprietress often comes to where I work.
[picture]: To the proprietress: / Fight strong!

p54: ===================================
[picture]: To the proprietress: / Fight strong!
!!
Bwuh?! This was one of Sawamura Eichi’s favorite places to eat?!

You mean Ei-chan? That takes me back.
Awesome! It’s like a pilgrimage!!

I’m glad you’re enjoying it.

What’ll you have?

Wh-Whatever Sawamura-sensei always had!!

p55: ===================================
Isobe-age… It’s simple, but delicious.
[insert]: Hot, hot.

Fushimi-kun,
are you still interested in Torus?

No; by now, that’s…
It’s something I’ll never read.

p56: ===================================
You said that Taki-kun and I would one day draw something with the same theme,
[sfx]: Om nom nom
but you can leave that to Taki-kun now.

…
I see.

Excuse me! Could I have shochu mixed with tea?
Huh?
He can’t get a strike!!

Argh. Look at the pitcher’s face: he’s begging to be switched out.
[sfx]: Cheers
Here’s your drink.
[sfx]: Slide

Could you put this at the farthest spot on the table?
???

p57: ===================================
[Fushimi]: Like this?
[sfx]: Cheers!
[TV]: A hit! And all the runners make it to home plate!!
[Rin]: Yes. Thanks.
[Proprietress]: See? Don’t say I didn’t tell ya’ so. You can’t play a knuckleballer in a dome.

[sfx]: Cheers

Come to think of it, Ei-chan loved his drinks mixed with tea.
And he’d always be sitting right there.

Huh?
C-Could it be…?

[sfx]: Smile

p58: ===================================
The pitching coach has gotten off the bench!!
He’s there, right now!

[sfx]: Shiver

Cheers!

p59: ===================================
He said “Cheers.”

People would call him a genius or a giant,

[sfx]: Cheers
But he’d often come here looking battered.

When his CG anime movie flopped and he was stuck with a mountain of debt, he really…
[sfx]: Exhale

Yeah… I was frazzled back then.
And all three of my manga series were unpopular to boot…

I started getting frequent headaches, and it became hard to even look at my desk.
I thought I was done for…

p60: ===================================
Then one day, I suddenly had an idea.
I tossed aside all of my work and went on a journey.

Wandered other lands.

Not every part of the trip was cool.
I felt plenty of fear and misery.

p61: ===================================
But I wanted to somehow grab hold of the future!

I had had the same dream, over and over again, ever since the headaches began.

p62: ===================================
I finally understood it in Arizona.
Long ago, a gallant young man had been slain there.

And he was me myself.

Strangely, my headaches vanished.
Perhaps something had been purified.

In Paris,

in Rome,

in Jingzhou,

wherever I went…

p63: ===================================
I was never bored.
A king in one life had been a slave in another.

A tyrant was once a revolutionary;
hatred was once sadness.

Memory and oblivion…
The end was the beginning,
and the beginning was the end.

p64: ===================================
I journeyed forwards,
yet before I knew it, I was back where I began.
Every road connects to every other,
eternally, without end.

p65: ===================================
Illuminating the secrets of life?
I could never manage an inkling of that.

Torus was less a tale of grand scope and more a personal tale.

Was what I saw on my journey a fragment of the truth, or a mere illusion?
To be honest, I didn’t care either way.

p66: ===================================
After all, what I wanted to see was the joy on my readers’ faces!
All I ever desired was for my works to move them!

p67: ===================================
Dreams, adventure, passion…
Had I just a little more time, I think I would’ve drawn something the likes of which the world has never seen!

[sfx]: Smile

He seems kind of wonderful.
Wh-What’d he say?

…
He said to forget about Torus…
I wish I could have some isobe-age, too.
and that there’s a tale only you can pen!

p68: ===================================
I don’t really get it, but I feel like he’s injected me with some fighting spirit!
[picture is the same as before]

[sign]: Seasonal Cooking / Ebisu

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 31 by Dowolf

2015-06-18T18:30:52+00:00

Rin 31

For use by RyColaa Scans

p1: ======================================
[yellow]: Manga / is the only thing / I’ve got!!!

p2: ======================================
[sfx]: Stare x3

p3: ======================================
[sfx]: Stare

…Well, this is fine.

[sfx]: *Relieved*
Thanks.
This is the first time I’ve ever passed Hara-san’s check on the first go.

[sfx]: Wobbling
I’ve already been here two months, huh?

Put on those finishing touches within 45 minutes!
[sfx]: Click!
Y-Yes, sir!

p4: ======================================
Good work today.

Somehow, I’ve managed to get used to this pace,
G’night.
Good night.
but the job’s harder than I expected.

I can only feel relief under the covers…

p5: ======================================
Then read starting from page 45.
[blackboard]: Professor Allrite (Sink or swim) / Hurt elbow / Tommy John surgery

Fushimi!

Fushimi!
[sfx]: Jolt!

Huh? Didn’t I graduate…?
You fool! Did spring break addle your brains?!

Oh, so it was just a long spring break…
Fushimi-kun!!

Don’t you have spare time today?
I’d like to go to the Ichirou museum.
Oh, okay.
I wonder if they have his trout bat.

p6: ======================================
Then let’s race!
[sfx]: Whosh!
Huh?!!

The loser has to play a penalty game.
A-A penalty game…? No fair. You’re on the track team, Honda-san!

On your mark.
[sfx]: Slowly
Ready.
H-Hey, wait! I don’t know where it is!

!!

p7: ======================================
[sfx]: Dash
[sfx]: Bang x3
K-Katsuo, why are you—?!

There’s still more bullets left!

Huff.
Huff.

Huff.
Huff.

Huff.
Huff.

I can’t run anymore…
[sfx]: Wheeze

You’re so slow. It’s closed by now.

p8: ======================================
Okay, penalty game time!

[sfx]: Grind
!!

[sfx]: YEEEOOOOUUUUUCCCCHHHH!

p9: ======================================
I thought you were going to tear my groin first thing in the morning.
It’s a prank Kawasaki-san likes to pull.
That Kimura lock of his once had me unable to work for a day.

It’s all a form of communication.
You’ve got to be on your guard when you wake up.
[sfx]: Briskly
Don’t tell me this was why my predecessor quit…

Has it ever happened to you, Hara-san?
It did. There years ago. Once.
Just once?

The next day, I made sure to send him back to sleep with a sleeper hold.
*Tap*
/ *Tap*

p10: ======================================
Fushimi-san, you have to give an eye for an eye.
[sfx]: Scratch
Show him just how much you hate that stuff.

Morning.
[background]: Good morning!
So then, let’s push through this last spurt.

[sfx]: Draw!

But still…
A random dream of school after I graduated?

p11: ======================================
Seriously?
Yuck.
What an asshole.
[sfx]: Gah hah hah

[insert]: Really? But doesn’t that happen sometimes?
[insert]: No, no, no…

Must be nice, having it easy…

Maybe some part of me’s missing the old days…

!

p12: ======================================
Hey.
G-Good work today!
Heading home for the day?

Yep. I worked on the storyboard till midday, then started the rough sketches.
What about you, Fushimi-kun?

Well, I’ve just been wandering about around here.

You don’t get many breaks. There wasn’t anything you wanted to do?
Well, I was constantly practicing perspective until the sun set.

Oh, one person missed the last train and is staying over, so be quiet when heading into your room.

[sfx]: Softly…

p13: ======================================
…Kawasaki-san, huh?

An eye for an eye!

Good morning!!
[sfx]: Yeouch!

[sfx]: Click

[sfx]: Softly

p14: ======================================
[sfx]: Flip

[sfx]: Pow!

p15: ======================================
!!

I—I’m sorry!!

p16: ======================================
[sfx]: Guffaw!

This isn’t a joke.
I thought my heart was going to stop.

T-Truly…
I can’t apologize enough.
I’ll bear this cross for my entire life.

p17: ======================================
Sorry for the late introduction.
This is Furukawa-san, my former assistant.
WAY TOO LATE!
You have to tell him those things.

We got word that Kawasaki fell victim to gastroenteritis two days ago,
so we took the initiative and had her come as emergency help…

Is your nose okay?
You’ve got blood on your shirt.
Oh, I’m completely fine.

I thought Yaegashi-kun was trying to slip into my bed at night, so I kicked as hard as I could.
WHY ME?!
Because you twice asked her out, and she twice shot you down.

p18: ======================================
I’ll be off.
[sfx]: Click

Don’t be discouraged by this. If a spot opens up again, I’ll call.
Okay.

Nowadays, Furukawa-san does a webcomic.
Really? What sort of comic?

[sfx]: Thud

Not so sudden!

I’ll send you flying so high that shit comes out of your mouth.

I-I see…
She went to an all-girls’ high school, is 26, never had a boyfriend, and has quite the imagination.

p19: ======================================
Gwah hah hah! Seems like something you could use in a manga someday!!

No, no… It really was awful.

But you know, Fushimi-kun, it seems like you’re having fun over there, all in all.
[sfx]: Creak

Uh, well… Setting that incident aside…

p20: ======================================
All of Mizuno-pro’s people are good people…

At any rate, being near Mizuno-san’s letting me learn all sorts of things.

My manga skills are definitely improving!
Oh yeah. That starts next issue, doesn’t it?

p21: ======================================
Taki-kun’s serialization, I mean!!
Huh?!

[sfx]: Flip
[magazine, big text, left page]: Taurus
[magazine, upper right]: Long-awaited Movie Version
[magazine, right, vertical]: Spelunker

[upper left]: Next Issue / Cover: The High-Fly Flow Girls
[upper right, white text]: Dream Line
[upper right, thin black bar]: Demonly Popular Center Color
[left of that]: Blackjack: Give My Regards to Mulligan / Sawada Shin’ichi
[main area, starting from the top]: With a color opening / 45 pages / new serialization!!! / Presence
[bottom-left box]: Shounen Taurus
[bottom-right area]: From the Young Blue Cup winner! / The astounding newcomer’s awaited serialization debut!! / Taki Kaito

p22: ======================================
Man, he’s a newcomer and he gets a color opener in the main magazine right out of the gate.
We can’t let ourselves lose to him.

Taki Kaito: the man who’s always one step ahead of me!!

By the way, what are you doing next Saturday?
Huh?
I’m heading out that way for some research, so…

p23: ======================================
[sfx]: Clickety-clack

[sign, top]: Boxing / Wakasugi Gym
[sign, lower-left]: Fitness / Boxersize / Lessons for Women
[sign, bottom-right]: Inexperienced People Welcome!!

p24: ======================================
[sfx]: Nod

Sorry it’s taking so long.
Just a bit longer.
[sfx]: Hit! Hit!
It’s completely fine.
[sfx]: Squeak / Thump
I had no idea there was a boxing gym this close by.
I don’t get out much, not even on days I have off.

p25: ======================================
The person sitting there is Kitagawa-san.

Oh, I’ve read his work: Stone Fist!!
[manga]: Stone Fist / Story: Kitagawa / Art: Inukai
[note: both given names here are cut off]

It seems Kitagawa-san and the head of this gym have known each other since back then.

[sfx]: Pow! Pow!
[shirt]: Jingzhou
[sfx]: Squeak!
The person punching the gloves right now is ranked in Japan’s top 10, and has three straight wins by KO!
His punches sound amazing this close up.

p26: ======================================
Nishiguchi-kun! Kitagawa-san asked if you wanted to finish with a bit of sparing.
Huh?!

You can’t get much better research than that.

I-I wear glasses, so…
It’s fine. Your opponent’s not going to hit you.

[sfx]: Ding!

p27: ======================================
[sfx]: *Clench*

H-He’s so intimidating…
Were this a real fight, I know he’d kill me in five seconds flat!!

Nishiguchi-kun, what’re acting so scared for?
Today’s your only chance for this luxuriant experience!
U-Understanding the ambiance of a match is enough research for me!!

p28: ======================================
You wimp!!
Get at least one clean hit on him!!

[sfx]: Slide
[sfx]: Whiff

Dagh…
That was nothing.

He has zero athletic skills.
I can’t catch up to him.
*Wheeze*
*Wheeze*
[sfx]: Clench x2
With Stone Fist, Inukai-kun had a black belt in Shorinji Kempo,
so I could make him do boxing and he’d have the feel for it.

Maybe I should look for some other artist.
…

p29: ======================================
[flashback is to pages 13-14 of Chapter 6]

Nishiguchi-san!!
If you land a punch… I’ll give you 2,000 yen!!

[sfx]: Twitch

Hm?

[sfx]: Step x2

p30: ======================================
[sfx]: Zip x4
?!

[sfx]: Pew x4
Whoa!!

p31: ======================================
[sfx]: Blam!

Wow!!

All right!

p32: ======================================
[sfx]: SMASH!

Thanks for the time.

Your guts really moved me.
Then I’ll see you again.
You took a really stiff one at the end.
Guts? Nah…
He was just after the money.
My glasses are…

You two getting hungry?

[sfx]: Sizzle

p33: ======================================
Wow. It’s been so long since I last had yakiniku.
Are you sure I can have a bit of this?
It’s fine. Mizuno-san and I come here together all the time.
Oh, that’s right!

Here’s this week’s Taurus, hot off the presses!
[sfx]: Thump

Oh, the one with Taki-kun’s work in it!!

It’s getting amazing reviews, even in the editing department.
He sure has talent.

Wow, I can’t wait to read it.
[sfx]: Flip
I’ll take my time leafing through it once I get home.

p34: ======================================
Ah!

[magazine, horizontal text]: Next issue
[bubble]: The start of a new serialization!!
[vertical]: Super aggressive!!!

This is from the winner of the previous Sawamura Grand Prize, right?
So he’s getting serialized.

Yep. And that fills the gap Taurus had with erotic comics.
[sfx]: Munch, munch.

p35: ======================================
New talent keeps popping up… I’ll have to work hard, too.
Precisely…

p36: ======================================
Fushimi-kun, let’s make the next one your last.

?

If the next storyboard you bring me isn’t good, don’t bring any more to Taurus!

p37: ======================================
[sfx]: Clickity-clack

So then, till next time. Take it easy.
It was fun to see you for the first time in forever.

Try to show up at some of the Nishigaitsu Meetups.

What’re those?

They’re regular gatherings between Nishigaitsu-sensei, Taki-kun, Rin-chan, and myself.
Oh… Sorry. I’ve been kind of busy, so…

p38: ======================================
Take care!

[sfx]: Fwoossh

Fushimi-kun!!

Sorry, but about that 2,000 yen!

p39: ======================================
I was too scared to read it.

What if I liked it? Then what?
I just couldn’t.

When I finally, trepidatiously read it one week later…

[insert]: It was as good / as I expected!!
!!
…

p40: ======================================
Presence was really good.
To think he changed the setting that much from the oneshot…
The Internet liked it, too.

He’s 19. Same age as you, right, Fushimi-kun?

Uh, yes. I was born early in the year, so I’m only 18,
but we both were in the same year in school.

You know him?
Yeah, more-or-less.

Oh. So you’ve completely lost to him!
[sfx]: Sting!

p41: ======================================
That’s right…
Good work today.
I’m completely losing to him.

No, not even that—
I’m received an ultimatum, and I’m standing on the edge of a cliff.

Come to think of it, it’s been a long time since I’ve drawn something of my own…

p42: ======================================
*Vibrate*
/ *Vibrate*

[phone]: Mizuno Tooru

!

Hello?

Fushimi-kun, can you come in midday on Monday?
Huh…? I can, yes.

An old editor friend of mine asked for help on a short one-shot.
There aren’t many backgrounds, so I figure it won’t take long.

p43: ======================================
Morning!

Furukawa-san!
/ So it wasn’t just me he asked!
Huh? You didn’t hear?

Mizuno-san! You have to tell him these things!
[insert]: My b, my b.
It’s that lack of care that leads to things like him crawling into my bed!
I wasn’t crawling into your bed!!

p44: ======================================
So then, let me explain.
Okay.

[sfx]: Scratch x4

[sfx]: Draw x4

Furukawa-san, please check this!
Huh? Check it? Me?

p45: ======================================
Damn…
This is super good.
Huh?

Have you really only been here for two months and change?

[sfx]: Turn x2

There’s not much I have to say about this.
/ Everything you finish from now on, bring it straight to Mizuno-san.
O-Okay.

That’s the first time anyone’s ever complimented my work.

p46: ======================================
Hara-san’s always tearing it apart…

[sfx]: Rattle…
But yesterday, I was texting with Hara-kun,
and he said I could relax with you, that you could do the job!

?!

That you have the talent to support Mizuno-pro some day!
Hungry?

p47: ======================================
The Demon Sergeant said that?!

There’s no way you’ll support me!
We can’t have you staying here that long!

?

p48: ======================================
Mizuno-san, have you read any of Fushimi-kun’s manga?

Just the soccer one.
Oh, the one you have lying here.
I read it, too!

[sfx]: Sting!
The halfhearted erotic one!

…
[sfx]: Fire!
Well, going down that route wouldn’t be a waste.

However… even if you do exactly what Mutou-san says,
that doesn’t mean he’ll free you of taking responsibility for what happens in your life.

p49: ======================================
[box]: Breakfast Menu
Fushimi-kun, you’re really lucky!

I am?

Mizuno-san almost never gives people advice!

At one point, when Kawasaki-san wasn’t around…

p50: ======================================
I want to read the manga he puts his heart into!
I heard he said that!

Huh…? I had no idea!

I’m even jealous.
/ He’s never said that about anyone before.

p51: ======================================
He might be taciturn… but I’m sure that was Mizuno-san’s strongest yell of support!

p52: ======================================

p53: ======================================
My first chapter came in 4th in the poll.
Same for the second and third chapters.
[sfx]: Crunch

A-Awesome…
You’re a major force in Taurus already.

Still, there’s Magical Girl? Lumina, Gunners, and Juice…
/ It’s going to be hard to knock down those three strongholds.
[sfx]: Crunch

p54: ======================================
It’s really clean in here.
Heck, isn’t this place huge?!
Should you really be renting someplace this big so soon?

The building’s getting old, and it’s far from the station,
so the rent’s not that bad.

And I made sure to talk with Ishidou-san before making up my mind.

Hey, hey, Rin-chan, I was thinking of getting an apartment in NYC’s Upper East Side,
so if I brought the blueprints next time, could we talk about it?

p55: ======================================
I’d be happy to help.

The reason I’m working so hard without giving up is also thanks to what Rin-chan told me.
Sometime this year, you’re going to have a huge opportunity.

Oh, that’s right. There was something I wanted to ask, too.

For now, let’s go get food!

I wish Fushimi-kun would come…
What’s he up to?

p56: ======================================
[sfx]: Snore

p57-58: ======================================

p59: ======================================
[signs]: Kou / dan / sha

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you or one of your storyboards.

p60: ======================================
Do you remember what I said back at the yakiniku place?

Yes.

Then let me see it.

Title: Remember

p61: ======================================
…

…

p62: ======================================
Mizuno-san, umm…
I was hoping you’d look at this storyboard.

It’s the first one I’ve drawn
in eight months.

Did you have fun drawing that?
Huh?

p63: ======================================
A manuscript drawn by a newcomer has to be stuffed full of things he likes!

The way you are right now, I’m not going to worry you about characterization, or storybuilding, or any other technical things.
If you can just manage to have fun, you’ll be good.

That’s what he said.
You fool! You showed Mizuno-san your storyboard?!
If you’re gonna show him anything, show him the final manuscript!
He was just being polite because looking over your storyboard would be such a pain!
Looks like we’ll have to restart your education from square one.

p64: ======================================
[sfx]: Rustle…

Fwahaha.

Hahaha.

p65: ======================================
What got into you?
It’s completely different from the path you’ve been on till now.
There’s not a hint of sex in this.

I think that’s fine!

p66: ======================================
[sfx]: Slide

!!

E-Editor-in-Chief!

p67: ======================================
[sfx]: Sit!
!!
To be continued in the August issue

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 30 by Dowolf

2015-05-17T02:45:34+00:00

Rin chapter 30

Reserved for RyColaa Scans

p1: ===================================
[insert]: From the holy site where he vowed to become a manga artist, with newfound determination in his breast, he heads to the new world!!!

p2: ===================================
[sfx]: Chirp x2

[sfx]: Shwah x3
[grave]: Fushimi Family Grave

[sfx]: Chik chik chirrrrp x2

p3: ===================================
Thanks.
[Katsuo]: You done?
[Fushimi]: Hey, don’t sit on someone’s grave.

I’m starving.
Where do ya wanna go?
[sfx]: Vroom

You know where.
[sfx]: Zoom!

[signs]: Bizenkou

Here’s your order!

p4: ===================================
Oh, who knows when I’ll next be able to eat this gyouza.
[sfx]: Break! x2
[sign]: All-you-can-eat Kimchi / Raw / Ramen
You can just come back here every so often.

That won’t work
Mizuno-pro’s supposed to be pretty strict.

What kinda guy is Mizuno Tooru?
[sfx]: Chomp x2

I’ve only texted with him so far.
[sfx]: Om nom nom
Even so, my hands are shaking whenever I go to hit send.

p5: ===================================
Still, things are moving so fast.
You goin’ straight to Tokyo…

There’s a room in the same apartment building as our workplace where the assistants can sleep.
[sfx]: Munch x3
Until I can find a place, I’ll be borrowing a hundred square feet of it.

You’re going to Tokyo?

Oh, yes.
This’s his last meal here.

You’ve been coming here a long time, huh.
[sfx]: Chop x2
…I gotta send you off right.

p6: ===================================
Here: chicken wing ramen covered in a thick sauce!
Large portions.
[sfx]: Thwump

Urf…. I’m gonna puke!
That old man makes the best gyouza, so why is his ramen so…
He’s got a bad habit of making new entrées on a whim.

[sx]: Slam!
You headin’ out early tomorrow?

Yeah. While you’re still sleeping.
[sfx]: Pop!
Soon as we get back, I have to start getting ready.

The heck? And I was all set to finally drive all the way to Inuyama Castle.
[sfx]: Vroom!
Urff… Lay off the gas a bit, please.

p7: ===================================
[sfx]: Beep x3

[sfx]: Sit up

[sfx]: Sigh…

Norito, breakfast is ready.

p8: ===================================
I helped out, and tried my hand at omurice. It’s been a while, though…
[Kaori]: And the shape didn’t really hold up.
[grandmother]: Kao-chan, you burned yerself, right? Go put some ice on it.

Th-Thanks for the food!

[sfx]: Scoop x2

p9: ===================================
Does it taste good?

[sfx]: Scoop x2

[sfx]: Nod

Okay. I’m glad.

[sfx]: Chomp x2

Don’t be showing up at the expert’s place empty-handed.
You should buy some akafuku at Meieki.
First impressions are important, you know.

p10: ===================================
[sign]: JR Line Boarding Platform

Katsuo!!

Wh-Why are you waiting for me?
All I told you was that I was leaving in the morning!
With all that chicken wing ramen in me, I woke up early.

p11: ===================================
Besides, given you, I figured there wouldn’t be a single person here to see you off. That’d be pretty lame.

[sfx] Clickety-clack

[sfx]: Open

p12: ===================================
[sfx]: Shut

[sfx]: Rattle

p13: ===================================
[sfx]: Rattle x2

If I ever come visit you in Tokyo, take me to Gotanda.
[sfx]: Clickety-clack

[sfx]: Whine

p14: ===================================
[sfx]: Rumble

[magazine]: Fireworks / The beach / Barbecue / Festivals / There’s still seven ways to enjoy the summer!!

None of that stuff has anything to do with me!!
[sfx]: Slap!
[book]: Travel Book / September Issue / [vert] Endless Summer

I’m heading towards a world…
where success is harder than plucking out a living horse’s eye
[sfx]: Ring!

p15: ===================================
You headed out today, right? Good luck. :D

Thanks!
Come to think of it, next week, I’m going with my brother’s friends to the beach. ♪ Too bad you can’t come, too. ☹

!!

The beach!!

p16: ===================================
Oh… So if I’d headed out just a little later…
[sfx]: Screeech

[sfx]: Clickety-clack

p17: ===================================
[sfx]: Wipe, wipe / Flush

Oh, I’m so nervous.

Okay. Wait for me just past the station’s ticket booth.

I-I’m about to meet him!!
[sfx]: Bathump x3
The manga artist I respect most in the world: Mizuno Tooru!!

[sfx]: Ah!
Sh-Shoot. I forgot to buy a souvenir!!
[sister]: First impressions are important

p18: ===================================
Fushimi-kun?

p19: ===================================
Hello. I’m Mizuno!

p20: ===================================
[banner]: Restaurant Nakamura

[sfx]: Smile

p21: ===================================
H-He’s right in front of me…
[sfx]: Bathump x3
A-And he’s looking at me.
It’s just the two of us, too.

Huh? How old were you?

I’m 18.

The same as I was when I came to Tokyo.
H-How old are you, Sensei?

31!
So young!!
/ I’ve been reading his works since I was little, so I just assumed he was a veteran.
Thanks for waiting. Here’s the daily special and the liver and chives combo.

p22: ===================================
There’s a thousand things I want to ask…
Why did your designs change during The Shunpei Chronicle’s Rio de Janeiro training arc?
[sfx]: Bathump x2
Aren’t you going to pen a followup to Doping Hyena?
Is Gunner’s Hagiwara modeled after Riquelme, the retired Argentinian? And so on.

Are you going to eat?

Oh… I’m already stuffed.

I’m just too nervous…
Then let’s head out after I smoke this.
[sfx]: Light

p23: ===================================
Oh.

Sorry, can you spot me some money?
[sfx]: Turn
I forgot my wallet back at work.

I’m going to return a DVD.
What’d he borrow?
[sing]: BAR Rainmaker

p24: ===================================
A T-shirt, shorts, and the kind of sandals you’d find in a bathroom.
His lighter is a 100-yen one, and he cleaned his plate of livers and chives at the kind of restaurant you’d find in “The Lonely Gourmet.”
And he’s borrowing a DVD like a normal guy.

Th-This isn’t what I expected…
from a master manga artist and millionaire!!

Sorry; there were late fees.
If you don’t mind?
[sfx]: Open till 2 a.m.
Oh, sure!

p25: ===================================
This is where my assistants sleep.
[sfx]: Click
Our workplace is upstairs, in 701.

But there’s no one here today.

[sfx]: Creak

In here, past one dividing screen, is your room!

p26: ===================================
So then, you’ll start work tomorrow, at 11.
Umm… Sensei?

Sorry I arrived here empty-handed.
I was planning to buy some akafuku, but I forgot…

My wife loves akafuku.
Sh-She does?!!
I completely screwed up!!

No need to worry.
[sfx]: Light

[sfx]: Huff

p27: ===================================
And stop calling me “sensei.”
“Mizuno-san” will do.

I’m still not qualified to be called “sensei.”

H-He doesn’t put on airs.

p28: ===================================
I loved him from reading his manga…
But after meeting him in person, I love him even more.
Oh, there’s even plates.

There’s no one in this industry who would bad-mouth Mizuno-san.

I’m going to dive into my work tomorrow!

Well, I hope you can make that enthusiasm last.

Huh?
I’ve heard rumors…

p29: ===================================
Rumors of someone who bars the way of newcomers at Mizuno-pro’s place. They call him the Demon Sergeant, or the Gatekeeper.

?!

By the way, did he pay you back?
Oh, not yet.

p30: ===================================
The Demon Sergeant?
The Gatekeeper?

[sfx]: Bathump x3
Just what sort of guy is he?

[sfx]: Ding-dong

[sfx]: Pitter-patter

[sfx]: Click

Fushimi-kun?
Y-Yes.
I-It’s him!!

p31: ===================================
Wh-Why are you naked?
I’m Yaegashi.
[sfx]: Step x2
Sorry. I was just getting changed.
I sweat just walking here.

Mizuno-san’s room is in the back.
Right now, he’s out buying smokes.

And this is the assistants’ room.
It’s so big!

Hara-kun, Fushimi-kun’s here.

p32: ===================================
…
What time is it right now?

[sfx]: Topple!
I-It’s a little after 11.

When Mizuno-san says “11”…
That means you are to be ready to work at 11.

Y-Yes, sir.

I was just perusing your manga, Fushimi-kun…

p33: ===================================
And your backgrounds…
are a rank amateur’s. It’s like you don’t know how to draw!

It’s nowhere near good enough to pass as Mizuno-pro’s work.
I-I’m sorry.
So he’s the Demon Sergeant, the Gatekeeper…

p34: ===================================
Morning!
[shirt]: Divine Beast

Kawasaki-san,
/ how is it that our chief is the last one here?
[sfx]: Glare

Sorry. I felt out of it this morning,
so I stopped in at the hospital.
Maybe it was because I kept the AC on all night.

Kawasaki-san’s our glass-cannon chief.
At any rate, he’s always getting sick.
I-I’m Fushimi. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
It’s already 11:05.
[sfx]: Click x2
You’re 18, right? Even younger than the last kid.

p35: ===================================
Oh… The one who suddenly quit?

He didn’t even last a month.
/ We tried to be gentle with him, but…
[small bubble]: He was 20.

Even in the harsh world of sushi chefs,
masters are kind to their students nowadays.

No need to chase after the departed.
[sfx]: Shocked!
[sfx]: Scratch x2

I taught him how harsh this world can be for his own sake.
[sfx]: Scratch x2

[sfx]: Shiver
Am-Am I gonna be all right?

p36: ===================================
You’re all here…

Sensei, it’s a pleasure to work with you!
[sfx]: Dash

Mizuno-san, remember?

Here’s the money from yesterday.
Oh, thanks.
I’m glad he remembered.

So then, let’s get started!

p37: ===================================
Wow…

The raw manuscript is so much more intense!
I’m learning just by looking at it!

p38: ===================================
[sfx]: scratch x2
No artist has had a free moment on the job since when everyone worked in Tokiwa-sou!

It’s like he’s out for blood!!
I-I’m sorry.
We must produce the required number of pages in the limited time given to us.

Please handle the solid black fill and whiteout. You have thirty minutes per page.
*Click*
Th-Thirty minutes?!!
Since you’re new, I’m being lenient.

Wait a second, please. These aren’t my usual tools.
Twenty minutes!
Huh?!
Keep talking back to me, and you’ll keep losing time.

p39: ===================================
[sfx]: Whoosh!
[sfx]: Cheer!

[sfx]: Stare

[sfx]: Stare x2
H-He’s examining every last detail.

You might’ve made the time limit,
but the quality of your work is atrocious!

On page three, you made three mistakes with the black fill, two with the whiteout.
On page four, two black fill mistakes, six whiteout mistakes.
And page five in particular—
[sfx]: Dizzy
[sfx]: Thump
H-He’s still going?

p40: ===================================
Ultimately, he’s done nothing but find fault with me these three days!
[sfx]: Thwump

Mizuno-pro hasn’t gone digital?
For some stuff, yes, but he’s mostly analog.
Solid black and whiteout are so easy to do digitally.

Still, I guess Hara-san’s as demonic a sergeant as the rumors say.

I’ve only learned the basics of the basics, but I feel like my heart’s about to break.

Oh, you wanna quit?

p41: ===================================
No. Not a chance.

Kawasaki-san, the chief, draws these freaking ridiculous backgrounds with unbelievable quality and speed.

Yaegashi-san’s the second best after Kawasaki-san and knows everything about working digitally.
So hot~~.
[sfx]: Click x2

Hara-san’s strict, but he’s teaching me properly.
[insert]: Don’t apply too much whiteout.
He’s second to no one at drawing plants and trees.

p42: ===================================
If I study from these professionals, my own manga skills are going to skyrocket!

You’re being sloppy with shaving off the toner.
Maybe the angle of your florescent light is off?
Y-You’re even critiquing the angle of my light?!

p43: ===================================
You should be taking notes on everything I point out to you and that you notice.
Y-Yes, sir!!

How’s he doing?

Hara-kun’s as relentless as ever.
I did tell him not to go overboard.

They didn’t even make this stupid mistake back during the era of the Choujuu Giga animal caricatures.
I-I’m sorry!

It’s been a month since he joined…

Umm, if I can make a suggestion…

p44: ===================================
I think you can let Fushimi-kun handle more difficult material.

Hm?

He’s the quickest learner I’ve ever seen…

And when he goes back to his room, he spends his time reviewing everything we taught him.

He’s got talent.
And my stamp of approval.
[sfx]: Pump

p45: ===================================
Once I get back, I have to review everything they taught me.

[sfx]: Knock x2

I forgot to mention a problem with how you’re doing the gradation.
[sfx]: Nwoh / Whoa!

Fushimi-san, your problem is that…
Y-You were even thinking about this in bed? That’s terrifying…

So with that said, I’m off to sleep.
Thank you.

p46: ===================================
…
Fushimi-kun, you… must hate me, right?

Huh?
No, no, not at all!!

It’s fine. That’s my role, to be hated.

If you want to quit, tell us. Don’t just disappear.
We won’t try to stop you!

There’s plenty of choices in this world; there’s no need to suffer drawing manga.
So many fun things are out there waiting for you.
[sfx]: Shut

p47: ===================================
…No; right now, I want to immerse myself in manga!
Because someday, I might not be able to draw, even if I want to!

p48: ===================================
[insert]: Hmm.
Amazing. He’s working without a break.

He gets breaks, but Mizuno-pro is so skilled that…
/ At any rate, he’s constantly studying.

p49: ===================================
If he starts to burn out, tell him to come to my place.
I think there’s going to be an opening soon.

Right, Nishi-chan?
Y-Yes. I’ve been working hard towards my debut!

…
They’ve met, Fushimi-kun and Mizuno-san.

I think he’s going to learn even more than he expects.

p50: ===================================
Huh~~? Seriously?!

He’s had a 40-degree fever since this morning… He probably won’t be here at all week.
W-We’ve lost Kawasaki-san?!
H-he is the Glass Cannon.

I’m making arrangements to get some help,
but for now, we’ll have to cover for him.

Th-This is horrible.
[insert]: Awawawa…
Us without Kawasaki-san is like Barcelona without Messi.
Or Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling without Onita.

p51: ===================================
You can’t?
Okay. It was out of the blue.
Nah, we can’t find anyone.

[sfx]: Scratch x2
We each have to take on twice or three times the workload.

M-My stomach hurts…
[sfx]: Brush x2

I’m not getting much sleep tonight…

p52: ===================================
Roger that. Then we’ll use phototypesetting.

I managed to get us an extension, somehow.
Thanks, Mutou-kun.

It was nothing. This is an important chapter.

The protagonist, Yuuto, has scored his first goal for the Gunners in the Premier League.
[sfx]: Shuffle
[sfx on page]: Cheers!
I know it’ll be popular!

p53: ===================================
I’m losing weight this week.

M-My stomach hurts…

When was the last time I slept…?
[sfx]: Nodding off

[sfx]: Poke

S-Sorry.

p54: ===================================
Okay. The deadline’s at midnight.
/ There’s about five pages left; I think we can make it.
[sfx]: Tap tap

I’m not sure. The big one’s at the end.
[sfx]: Pacing

A-A two-page spread featuring the entire stadium?!
There’s only six hours left till midnight…
That’s absurd. Only Kawasaki-san can draw that.

p55: ===================================
[insert]: Stare
I-I’ve still got the goal scene…
And a bunch of digital stuff…

[sfx]: Glance
[sfx]: Gulp

I-I’ve still got the page with the rioting enemy team…
He gives that to me, and I’ll get an ulcer for real.

Want me to give looking for help another go?
If someone lives nearby…

Umm…

p56: ===================================
Should I do it?

D-Don’t say something so extreme!!
/ This is the climax of the whole story!!
If we give it to an incompetent, the whole story would be ruined!!
I’ll be free in a second, so…

p57: ===================================
Then I’ll leave it to you, Fushimi-kun.

Huh?!

Yaegashi and Hara-kun, focus on the other pages.

Send the pages to the printers as soon as they’re done!
Fushimi-kun, we’re counting on you!

[sfx]: Splash x2

p58: ===================================
[sfx]: Scratch x2

[sfx]: Scratch x2

Here it is!!
I’ve finished, too!!

p59: ===================================
[sfx]: Dash!

What? A pass from backfield?
A quick turn, and he’s left the brawny defender in the dust!!
[sfx]: Shoot!

[sfx]: Swish!

Yeah.
Fushimi-san, that spread is all that’s left!!

[sfx]: Scratch x4

p60: ===================================
Please, no one say a word to me!!

I want to keep drawing exactly like this!!

…Am I thinking that way because I’m having such an extreme high?!

p61: ===================================
When did I last feel this way like this?
Like drawing manga was fun?!!

p62: ===================================
This is the sort of manga I want to draw, one where I can express my soul.

I want to be the kind of man who draws it!!

p63: ===================================
I’m done!
[sfx]: Slump

p64: ===================================
It’s a far cry from Kawasaki-san’s quality.
We’ll need to fix some things for the volume version.

But, how do I say it…
It’s like, I feel something, looking at this.

Yeah… That’s what’s key.

Yep. Most important of all, maybe.

Mutou-kun, you found me a hell of a beginner.

p65: ===================================
I want to read the manga he puts his heart into!
[box]: To be continued in the July issue
[insert]: It’s the moments one faces with all his strength and enjoys with all his heart that raise a lad—
Next time, a color front page!!!

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 29 by Dowolf

2015-04-15T16:15:34+00:00

Rin 29

Reserved for RyColaa Scanlations

p1: ===================================

p2: ===================================
[phone]: Let’s have you fulfill that promise you never fulfilled!
[sfx]: Rat-a-tap-tap x4

A promise I never fulfilled…
I don’t have the slightest idea what she’s talking about.

Today’s objective…
[sfx]: Vroom
is to somehow smooth things over.

p3: ===================================
Fushimi-kun!

p4: ===================================
You don’t actually remember, do you?

[sfx]: Pow!
[insert]: Back-hand blow!

Uh, err, well…
/ Sorry…
[insert]: A preemptive punch…

p5: ===================================
Well, that’s fine. I forgive you.

Now, for the real question: where do we go next?

C-Can I have a hint?
Your hint is: You made this promise in November of last year.
Umm… How about a second hint?

[sfx]: Clickety-clack x2

p6: ===================================
Oh, right‼
You remembered?

[sign]: Central Japan International Aquarium

Let’s go to the aquarium together!

Wha?!

Oh…………………..
/ I’d like to,
but Saturday’s a bit……
Is something up?

Yeah. I’m going on a trip.

A trip?

p7: ===================================
Didn’t we talk about it before you went on that trip with the author of “With Charles, You and Henri?”

[sfx]: Chatter

p8: ===================================
But that wasn’t really a proper promise…
Things were pretty vague…
I was wondering if you were going to bring it up.
It’s a shark!

Huh?

Damn, a seal. It’s super cute!
And it’s totally sleeping!

[sfx]: Glance

[sfx]: Glance

p9: ===================================
[sfx]: Blush
What’s wrong?

Uh, nothing…
Oh, it’s almost time for the dolphin show.
Let’s go‼

p10: ===================================
[sfx]: Splash!
[sfx]: Waahhhh!

And dolphins are so smart!
/ Its IQ is definitely higher than my brother’s!

My brother could never learn these tricks.

[sfx]: Whoaahhh!
[sfx]: Flip x3
Well, I don’t think even Olympic gymnasts or Mexican luchadores could do that.

p11: ===================================
[sfx]: Clap x5

[sfx]: Clap x3

I feel like my heart’s finally at peace.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a dolphin or orca trainer.
What about you?
Me? I… I guess I wanted to draw manga.

p12: ===================================
Wow, so you’ve had the same dream since you were little.
/ Come to think of it, when’s your latest manga going to run?
Huh…? Uh, well…

[sfx]: Skip
Excuse me~! Would you mind taking our picture?

Okay, say cheese!

[sfx]: Snap!

Thanks!
Oh, if you want, we can take yours.

p13: ===================================
Oh, well, please.

We’ll use the night sky as your background!
Okay, squeeze together.
More! Closer‼

[sfx]: Flash!

p14: ===================================
[sfx]: Clickety-clack x2

Thanks for today!
No, thank you.
/ I’m glad I finally kept my promise.

Says the one who forgot it.
[sfx]: Kick!
[insert]: Ow!

Oh, I totally want to see that one!
[sfx]: Dash!

p15: ===================================
Yeah… Right now, I’m rewatching the TV version to prepare.
[billboard]: Magical Girl ? Lumica
[bottom of billboard]: ~Bring me the head of Gálvez‼~
The premiere’s this weekend?
I don’t have any plans…

Fushimi-kun, do you have any spare time?

Uh…
Well, I have nothing but time.

Okay! Then I’ll contact you later‼

p16: ===================================
I’ve been spending every day holed up in my room,
so I feel like it’s been so long since I got a breath of fresh air.

[sfx]: Slide

[upside-down book]: urist Guide to England
[sideways book]: Trip
[can, white text]: Ume Liquor
[can, black test]: Alcohol

p17: ===================================
[sfx]: Spaced out

p18: ===================================
[insert]: It’s a cooking show!
[tv]: A healthy menu to get you through the rainy season!
The trip got cancelled.

When she went to Tokyo in April,
Asakura-san was shocked by how bad Kao-chan had gotten.

And he must’ve thought it’d be difficult to take her overseas.

p19: ===================================
My poor sister…

She was looking forward to it so much, and yet…

…Sis, you’re going to England?
[book]: ENGLAND / Travel Guide

Yeah…
In June.
That’s still a long ways off…
[sfx]: Lift
You’re being too eager.

She could’ve just gone somewhere nearby, like Gero or Nagashima.
No, that would’ve been…

p20: ===================================
HUH?!
[drink]: Yakiniku / Angelburgh

S-Seriously?!
This isn’t Candid Camera, right?!
Why would anyone be filming you, an amateur?

B-But…
I came in last in the Young Blue Cup…

Rank has nothing to do with this.
Seems Kitagawa-san took an eye to your artwork.

p21: ===================================
I-I can’t believe this…
[sfx]: Sizzle x2
Your meat’s getting burnt.

[manga]: Stone Fist / By Kitagawa Hajime, Art by Inukai Kenji
I read Kitagawa-san’s “Stone Fist” back in elementary school.

Though he really hasn’t had any other hits.

He’s tried writing about cooking, music, and fantasy,
/ but he says he wants to go back to his roots and write a boxing manga.

And he said he needs your passionate art to do it!

p22: ===================================
WOOOOWWWWW!
If he’s willing to work with me, I’ll work myself to death on this‼
Yeah. Try to make something of this.

HUH?!
/ Seriously?!

Yep. In a way, this is the effect of the new editor-in-chief!

Back in the day, Kitagawa-san was the first person the new editor-in-chief ever worked with.
And that connection led to this idea gaining prominence.

p23: ===================================
I already gave up once and was ready to go back to Kagoshima, so I’ve gotta treat this like it’s my final chance!

G-Give it your all!
But this isn’t the time to be saying that to others.

The new editor affected him…
[sfx]: Roar
completely differently than he did me…

p24: ===================================
[sign] {
The front entrance is this way
→
Iwase Elementary School
}

I’ve always wanted to become a manga artist…
The thought that I could fail never even occurred to me.

p25: ===================================
Back then, I…

p26: ===================================
I’m sorry, past me‼
[sfx]: Dash!
Right now, midday on a weekday, I’m going (with a coupon) to the super/public bath, am unemployed, and am living at home‼

[sign]: Iwase Hot Bath

[sfx]: Sigh
I’ve been in here for three hours?
I just took it easy, and…

Missed Call / Mutou-san

p27: ===================================
[sfx]: Bathump x2

Ring
Ring

Hello?

Uh, yes. I’m sorry; I didn’t notice you called!

Long time no see. Doing well?
Uh… Yeah, I guess.
Hey, you got a job or anything?

N-No.
You know, wanna try being an assistant?

p28: ===================================
Mizuno-san’s taking applications.

‼!

p29: ===================================
HUH?!
One of his assistants suddenly quit.

He’s looking for an enthusiastic youngster, even one with no experience.
And I thought, you seem like the perfect guy for the job.

There’s a lot you can learn from him; you game?

p30: ===================================
…
I’m sorry.

[insert]: Muto-chan!
I see…
Well, yeah… Come to think of it, you still haven’t come to Tokyo.

I’ll ask elsewhere. Take care!

p31: ===================================
I was so cheeky before.
I would ask myself, “Why is this manga even here?”

But now, every manga I read seems amazing.

All of them are better than anything I’ve ever drawn…

[sfx]: Toss

p32: ===================================
To be honest…
I’ve lost all confidence.

[sign]: Cinema 2 / Magical Girl ? Lumica / ~Bring me the head of Gálvez‼~

p33: ===================================
I can’t believe how, at the end, she marched alone into the enemy camp.
And they killed way more people than in the TV version.

Didn’t it seem like it was setting things up for a sequel?
Online, I’ve heard rumors of a trilogy.

p34: ===================================
Wow. Let’s come see it again!

Wait, weren’t you going to Tokyo?
Well…

…I’m not so sure.

?

Oh, I need to go to the bathroom.
Roger that. I’ll just look at some stuff over here.

p35: ===================================
[sfx]: Drip drip
Every time I meet her, Honda-san’s sporting a different haircut and hair color…

[sfx]: Wash
But it’s thanks to Honda-san that I can forget the bad stuff.

[sfx]: Blow
…I wonder if I’ll see her again.

Oh, maybe this time I’ll invite her.

There’s the Oosu Planetarium, the Higashiyama Zoo...
[insert]: Umm…
Plus the Nagoya Dome and the Ichirou Memorial…

p36: ===================================
!

Hey, look, isn’t this cute?
Which one do you like more?

Huh?!

The beach‼

p37: ===================================
Th-The left one, I guess?
Mind if I try it on?
G-Go ahead.

[sfx]: Blush

[sfx]: Stare

[sfx]: Slam / Crash!

[sfx]: Tumble

[sfx]: Tottering
[insert]: *Sigh*…

p38: ===================================

p39: ===================================

p40: ===================================
Hmm…

[sfx]: Look x2

p41: ===================================
Sorry. Did I keep you waiting?
[sfx]: Dash
Oh, no…

I’m starving!
Wanna go to Sugakiya?
Sure.

p42: ===================================
Why now?!
[sfx]: Shocked!

HUH?! We’ve known about that forever‼

p43: ===================================
It’s my sister…
[sfx]: Step x3

You never said anything about that before‼

Specialists? Parents?

The whole house…
No, the whole neighborhood can hear her…
Those are just excuses!

p44: ===================================
……
……
……

Ooh…
Ooh…

p45: ===================================
I can walk…

I’ve been working so hard…
So please…

p46: ===================================
[sfx]: Miiiiin x2

[sfx]: Shwoosh x2

[sfx]: Chirp x2

p47: ===================================
Damn, it’s hot.

Yeah. We’re not getting a break.

I’ve got the AC running at full blast…
[sfx]: Vroom
But it’s not working.
Then fix it already.

I’m broke. I had to buy a suit.
I’ve got my brother’s wedding coming up.

The bride-to-be’s amazing.
/ She’s totally the spitting image of Ichinojou
Heck, what’s with the glasses?
I mean, it’s bright out.

p48: ===================================
Oh yeah, come to think of it…
wasn’t your sister getting’ married, too?

…

[sfx]: Chirp x2
Didn’t you say somethin’ about that?

[sfx]: Click

My sister hasn’t been to the sports center once since that day.

p49: ===================================
Physically, she’s been looking worse and worse.

My dad’s added more handrails all over the house.

p50: ===================================
I don’t really understand why,
but I guess all the parents talked to each other and made some things clear.

[that weird towel thing]: Pure Garden on the rooftop
Fushimi-kun!

Sorry I’m late!
[sfx]: Huff x2

It’s fine; I’m the one who suddenly called you here.
[sfx]: Huff x2
I mean, I’ve got nothing better to do.

p51: ===================================
The Nana-chan doll’s already wearing a swimsuit.
Whoa!

Damn, it’s hot.
[sfx]: Rattle
Big bro! Picked summer songs for today?
Oh, hello.

It’s a summer party, so I’ve brought records that’ll cool things off, not make ‘em hotter.
This is Nagoya; summer’s not supposed to be this blazing.

Next time, let’s go to the beach.
[sfx]: Rattle
Oh, I wanna go!
Before the jellyfish arrive.

Hey, Fushimi-kun?
Y-Yeah?

p52: ===================================
[sfx]: Thrum x (a lot)

p53: ===================================

p54: ===================================
[insert]: Hut, ho, hut, ho.
[sfx]: Haaaaahhhh.

[sfx]: Slide

[sfx]: Shaky

p55: ===================================
You’re awake.
I bought some bread at the convenience store; want some?
There’s light and neo.

…
Out all night…? Had a good time?

I did, but…
“But”?

p56: ===================================
What’s this? When’s it from?
Not long after I graduated high school, I think.

You’re so young!

p57: ===================================
I can’t sing like that anymore…

Or move like that…

p58: ===================================
In the end, I’m… gonna wind up like Mom.

There’s no stopping
my cells’ destruction.

p59: ===================================
That’ll suck…
staring up at the ceiling all day, alone…

p60: ===================================
[sfx]: Rub x2
It’ll be fine. I’ll be here for you, forever.

[sfx]: Pat

Norito, you go to Tokyo.

[sfx]: Hic / Rub x3

p61: ===================================
There might be a day when, no matter how much you want something, you can’t.

And I want to read your manga.

p62: ===================================
[sign]: Kou / dan / sha

*Vibrate*

*Vibrate*
*Vibrate*

p63: ===================================
Persistent bastard, whoever he is.
I’ve barely slept while doing the proofreading.

[phone]: Fushimi Norito / Missed Calls (3)
!

[sfx]: Yawn

Uh, hello? Sorry about that.

Has Mizuno-san found an assistant yet?

Yeah, a while back.

p64: ===================================
A guy got picked,
and the same guy quit.

The new guy didn’t last long at all…
Well, I was always bouncing between jobs way-back-when, so I’m not one to talk.

But because of that, Mizuno-san’s completely switched gears.
Now he’s looking for someone battle-ready, who’s got experience under his belt.

p65: ===================================
I’ll do it!

Were you even listening just now?

He doesn’t want an amateur; he want’s someone tried and tes—
I’ll do it!
Umm, again…

Things are pretty much set in stone.
I’ve already got two or three guys lined up.

p66-67: ===================================
I’ll do it!

O-Okay then.
[bottom text]: His heart firmly resolved, he heads to work with his idol, Mizuno Tooru—Next issue begins the Assistant Training Chapter‼!
[box]: To be continued in the June issue

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 28 by Dowolf

2015-03-27T20:50:50+00:00

Rin 28

Reserved for RyColaa Scans

p0 (Cover): =========================
[vertical text]: I won’t give up on my dreams!

p1: ================================

p2: ================================
[sfx] Flip
There really isn’t much sex in this one, huh.

I am the Special One.
If you can’t share in my mentality, things will be extremely difficult for you.

It’s not remotely like what we discussed.

p3: ================================
No, it isn’t…
[sfx]: Bathump x3

Mutou-san,
I’m sick of drawing erotic scenes…

To be honest, I don’t think I’m suited for them!
I want to compete with a more orthodox manga!

p4: ================================
[note: hand-drawn background panels are all from the last chapter]
I see…

Then you don’t need me.

?!

p5: ================================
If you want to draw this,
[sfx]: Throw!
you don’t need an editor!

Want to draw only what you want? Then publish independently.

p6: ================================
Professional manga is a service industry.
If you want people to pay money, you have to draw what the reader wants, not what you want.

p7: ================================
Hello there?

[sfx]: Bathump x3
H-Hello?

If you won’t accept what I have to say, then you should go to some other rag.
Luckily, some promising newcomers popped up in this round of the Sawamura Prize contest.

Heck, do you actually think you can draw an orthodox soccer manga that’s better than Gunners?
[insert]: Ooh

p8: ================================
I-I’m terribly sorry!

Keh keh keh keh‼

There’s no need to apologize.

Just…
[sfx]: Lean

p9: ================================
Erotic stuff is your strong suit!
And if you want to get serialized, this is the fastest path!

Mutou-san, I look forward to continuing to work with you!

p10: ================================
Nori-chan, you taking a bath?

If you aren’t, Grandma’s gonna get in now!

p11: ================================
[sign]: Central Women’s University

Hey, hey, Ishidou-san, want to go to the bar with us today?
Oh, I have work, so…

Then what about Friday? Or Saturday?
Sorry. I’m working both days.

p12: ================================
Take care.
Seriously?
/ Ishidou-san, you gotta have fun sometimes.

[signs]: Kou / dan / sha
Yeah. Looks good.

p13: ================================
That was faster than I expected. Shocking.

I can sense your enthusiasm.
That’s the Ero Fushimi Kinosuke for ya.

Th-Thanks.

The editor-in-chief gave his OK, so hurry up and start inking it.
This’ll get you a leg up on Taki-kun.

p14: ================================
Roger that!

I-It itches!
Scratch it, quickly!

A-A blackout‼
Where’s the switch?
Huh?
[sfx]: Boing

………….

p15: ================================
[sfx]: Ring

Fushimi-kun, do you like omurice?

Fushimi-kun, do you like omurice?
I do. Simple ones with ketchup, not demi-glace.

In the past, didn’t my sister make omurice for me?
[sfx]: Ring

p16: ================================
I started working part-time at a coffee shop. If you come to Tokyo, you have to eat here. \(^-^)/

p17: ================================
[sfx]: Click

[sfx]: Scratch

[sfx]: Scratch x2

[sfx]: Scratch x2

p18: ================================

p19: ================================
[apron]: Café Sandbar

I’m starving…
I went overboard on my drawings.

Norito, you must have tons of manga, right?

Have any recommendations?

p20: ================================
[sfx]: Flop
[books]: Doping Hyena / Mizuno Tooru

First, start with Doping Hyena, which is popular with girls.
[insert]: S-So many…
After that, I recommend going from The Shunpei Chronicles to Gunners!

“Mizuno Tooru”… I’ve heard that name before.

He’s the manga artist I respect the most!
I’ll never be friends with anyone who thinks he’s boring.

p21: ================================
Hmm… I’ll try reading them.
But hey, why the sudden interest?
[sfx]: Slurp

……
I haven’t been able to sleep lately, so…

Are you working hard on your manga?
Pretty much.
[sfx]: Gobble

Still, I am happy being able to draw manga from sunup till sundown…
[sfx]: Slurp…

But always being by myself is a bit lonely!

p22: ================================
Hey, Nori. What’s up?!

With Golden Week coming up, I’m sure you’re just wasting away your days.
[sfx]: Ping
Perfect timing. Can you give me a lift?
Huh?

I need a change of pace.
[sfx]: Shaking
I did the sketchwork all in one go.

p23: ================================
[sfx]: Vroom!

I’m just drivingly along aimlessly; that good?

Yeah, just drive wherever.
I’m good just seeing the scenery flow by.

Cars are nice, huh…
Right? I can to Kiyosu Castle and Inuyama Castle.
And Hamamatsu Castle, too.
Maybe I should also get a license…

Th-That flag‼

p24: ================================
Oh! So today’s Koubou-san Day‼
That takes me back.
[sfx]: Chatter

I hear Koubou-san’s a custom only practiced around here.
Huh? Really?
How can you be out in a T-shirt?
Way back when, some relatives from Tokyo came. When I showed them around, they suffered a big culture shock.

You go to the houses with flags out…
[sfx]: Briskly

Pray…

Give some coins or rice…
[sfx]: Ching

And then you get candy!

p25: ================================
Yeah! This is it! Japan’s Halloween!
As a kid, every year I couldn’t wait for this day~.
H-Hey, this is a children’s event.
Though I joined in too…

Nah; take a look around. There’s adults mixed in with the kiddies.
You’re right. Maybe it’s because our society’s aging.

What’s the source of Koubou-sama?
Though it is totally fun.
Dunno. I’m not really sure.
And you’re eating already.

p26: ================================
Honda-san‼
[sfx]: Munch
Ah!

I had no idea I’d run into you out here.
What a shocker.

To be honest, since I was heading near your house I thought about contacting you, but I wasn’t sure.

p27: ================================
This here’s Katsuo.
You met him once before, at the beach; I don’t know if you remember.
I’m Katsuo.

Aren’t you cold in just a T-shirt?
This is Mai-chan.
She’s a friend from vocational school.
She comes from out here.

We went to Iwase Middle.
I was at Fukutani Middle.
Oh, so right next door.

Fushimi-kun’s the one who draws manga, right?
Yep.

Until this morning, I was pulling all-nighters almost every day making my manuscript.

Wow~. What sort of manga are you working on now?

p28: ================================
The sequel to Old Boy.
Huh? Seriously? I can’t wait to read it!
I think it’ll be published in Taurus.

Oh—I have to get going soon.
I’m going out with my family this evening.
We really got around, huh.
No need to buy any candy for a while.

So then!
[insert]: Bye-bye!

[sfx]: Turn!
Oh, Fushimi-kun!

p29: ================================
Come to think of it,
there was that promise you never fulfilled.

Oh, right, that.
Yeah, yeah.

So what promise was she talking about?
[sfx]: Vroom
Well, I’ve been racking my brains trying to think of it…

But I don’t have a clue.
I managed to say something that sounded right, but…

Oh, pull over here!
[sign]: Books / DVDs / CDs / Games

p30: ================================
Gonna borrow some porn?
[sfx]: Slam
No.
Just a bunch of British rock CDs.

[sfx]: Rustle
Here. I got you some souvenirs!

What’s with the bag full of junk food?
Today was Koubou-san’s day.

Koubou-san… How nostalgic…
Oh, and there’s this…
[sfx]: Rustle

p31: ================================
It’s collection of British rock songs I picked out.
Katsuo burned the disks for me.
[disks]: {
tic Monkeys
Bristol Th
90’s British P
Radiohead
60’s UK
}

[disk]: 60’s UK

[sfx]: Drop
[disk]: 60’s UK

[disk]: 60’s UK

These should get you pumped for your trip to the U.K.
In June, right?
[sfx]: Slowly

I don’t know if I can trust your taste in music.
[sfx]: Giggle
Y-You don’t have to force yourself to listen to them.

p32: ================================
[sfx]: Scratch x2

It’s been weeks since then…

But I haven’t heard any British rock
echoing from my sister’s room‼

And I was trying to be nice to her.
I’m not lending her another volume of manga!

p33: ================================
[sfx]: Rub x2

[sfx]: Tap tap

Alright‼

Old Boy: Take Flight (parts 1 and 2 a combined 45 pages) finally complete‼
[sfx]: AWW YEAH

p34: ================================
[envelope]: Tokyo, Bunkyou Ward, Otowa, 2-12-21 / Koudansha Editing Department / Mutou-sama

Express delivery, please.
Will do.

The moment! It’s here‼

Finally, the moment when I’ll leave this town.
[sfx]: Howwwwl
And I’ll be getting away from this boring scenery…

p35: ================================

p36: ================================
[sfx]: Jerk

[sfx]: Grab

p37: ================================
[sfx]: Roar

p38: ================================
June

Capital Area Real Estate Info
Looking for low-rent rooms

Wh-What’s with how expensive rent is?
Out here, I can’t imagine paying this much.
[sfx]: Awah

And if I do get serialized, I’ll need a decent-sized room to work.
My war funds aren’t going to last long.
[sfx]: Ummm…

p39: ================================
But I have enough to get a place.
For now, I’ll wait till my work’s published and I get paid for the manuscript. Then—

[sfx]: Rumble x2
!

[phone]: Mutou-san

Fushimi-kun, sorry it took me so long to contact you!
Oh, no worries.

I don’t know how to say this,
but there was a meeting yesterday, and…

p40: ================================
it’s been decided that your manuscript will,
for the time being, be put in storage and saved until some future date.

???????

p41: ================================
I’m sorry?
Basically… I’ll be trying to get it published if another author misses a deadline, or in a bonus issue…
But right now, I can’t make any guarantees.
[sfx]: Mumbling

Are you saying…
that Old Boy: Take Flight isn’t going to run in Taurus?

p42: ================================
That it’s basically been rejected?
[sfx]: Glance
No, not rejected, but…

Personnel were shuffled about, and we got a new editor-in-chief at the start of June.
And with a new editor-in-chief, there were some changes in direction, and…

p43: ================================
So after all the talks we had, after you gave your OK… it’s not going to run?!

Well… Maybe it was a bit much.
The entire test audience thought it was too erotic, that there was no substance.
[sfx]: Hahaha

……

Sorry. I have to get going now.
[sfx]: pitter-patter
There’s a meeting, so…
You’re coming to Tokyo, right? We can take our time talking about it then.

p44: ================================
[sfx]: Downpour

45 pages between parts one and two…
To be blunt, this was the hardest I’d ever worked on a manuscript.
I put my heart into it.

And it’s been…

p45: ================================
Mmm… It’s depressing enough when your storyboard gets rejected in a meeting,
but to think your completed manuscript got dumped…
I wonder if it’ll be sold to someone.

And given the reason, that’s gotta be shocking…

You know, truth is, I went to the editing department yesterday,
and Mutou-san was panicking.

Yagi-san, the old editor-in-chief, would keep throwing works he thought were interesting into the magazine.
And if he got a hit once in a blue moon, he’d celebrate his luck
In other words, random.

p46: ================================
Plus, he gave newcomers lots of chances.
[sfx]: Beep
[sfx]: Flush
It’s like a soccer club counting on a cantera, or farm team, to support the top club.

You used a soccer example because I did a soccer manga, right?
Thank you very much.

The new editor-in-chief, on the other hand…
is trying to acquire star players brought up by other clubs.

So if the former editor was like Barcelona or Athletic Bilbao, the new one is like Real Madrid?
[sfx]: Roll
Yeah… He probably filled Taurus’s weakness, erotic works, with large-scale acquisitions.

p47: ================================
‼

Owah‼
[sfx]: Plink / Plop / Rumble

?
[sfx]: Tss

Uh, hello?
Hellooo?
[sfx]: Downpour

p48: ================================
Wow… That’s definitely a huge shock.

He seemed pretty depressed.
And I’m down in the dumps because I dropped my phone in the toilet.

If that happened to me when I was starting out, it would’ve taken me six months—no, a year to recover.

……

However…

p49: ================================
There’s been no talk about my work not getting serialized.

I mean, Taki-kun, you’re…
Well, yeah.

This might sound harsh,
/ but if a change of editor stops your work from being printed…
that might mean your manga wasn’t actually that interesting.
[sfx]: Huff

p50: ================================
Th-That’s awful‼
Yours is the logic of the strong.

I wonder if Fushimi-kun’s coming to Tokyo.

[sfx]: Downpour

p51: ================================
[sfx]: Slump

It’s been raining cats and dogs every day.

What time is it?
Already 6 p.m.?
What’ve I been doing all day?

I played games… watched anime… read manga…
Oh, the same as yesterday.
/ And the day before that, and the day before that…
[sfx]: Creak x2

[sfx]: Trickle
I’m like Nobita in real life.

p52: ================================
[sfx]: Knock knock

[sfx]: Creak
Nee-chan, I’d like my manga back.

[sfx]: Silence
Maybe she’s at the sports center…

‼

Ackh! What’d she do to my bible?!
They’re in tatters.

p53: ================================

p54: ================================
[disks (both panels have the same disks)]: {
Bristol Things
Arctic Monkeys
60’s UK
90’s British Pop
Radiohead
Beetles
}

[disk]: 60’s UK

[disk]: 60’s UK

p55: ================================
[sfx]: Bump x2

[sfx]: Scratch

p56-57: ================================

[sfx]: Drip

[sfx]: Drip / drip

I had no idea her condition had gotten so bad…
that she can’t even listen by herself to the music she loves…

p58: ================================
[sfx]: Rub x2

[disk]: Beetles (Katsuo’s Karaoke)

[sfx]: Shine

[sfx]: Clickety-clack

[sfx]: Clickety-clack

p59: ================================
[sfx]: Clickety-clack x2

Woof

p60: ================================

p61: ================================
[sfx]: Woof

[sign]:{
: Turn right
: Dead End
}

[phone]: Fushimi-kun, are you done drawing manga?

More or less.
Good job!
You still around?
More or less.
[the small text next to Norito’s texts says “Seen”]

Do you have any time tomorrow??

p62: ================================
Let’s have you fulfill that promise you never fulfilled!

???????????????????

p63: ================================
Sounds good. Let’s‼

[phone]: Hang up / Answer

Hello.
So, where should we meet up?
Huh?!

H-How about Sakae?
Sakae?!
Oh, maybe near Meieki?
Say, in front of Nana-chan’s Dolls.
Meieki?!

p64: ================================
Uh, no…
[sfx]: Panicking
I don’t even know where we’re going, so I have no idea where we should meet up…
Leave it to me!

So then, see you at Kanayama!
Bye-bye!

What’s the promise unfulfilled?!

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 26 by Dowolf

2015-02-06T03:53:22+00:00

Rin 26

Reserved for RyColaa Scans

p1: =============================================

p2: =============================================
[sign]: Aichi Prefecture Morishige High School

Yes. Thank you very much!
It’s all thanks to you, Mutou-san!

[sfx]: Beep

p3: =============================================
AWW YEAH!!

Pffh.
!

You keep screaming things while you’re alone,
and people’ll think you’re gross!!

p4: =============================================
Wow. So you’re fully entered into the Young Blue Cup!

And if you rank first on the survey, you’ll get serialized, right?!
[insert]: Damn!

I—It’s a tough hill to climb, so I doubt it’ll be that easy.

And there’s other promising newcomers who are entering as well.

p5: =============================================
When’ll it be printed?
In early March.
So around when we graduate?

We’re graduating, huh...

Oh, come to think of it, Honda-san, what are you going to do?

I didn’t tell you?
I’m going to a vocational school to become a beautician!
[sfx]: Smile!

Oh, okay. In Nagoya?
Yeah, out towards Meieki.

p6: =============================================
Asuna!!! Takuya-kun got his recommendation for Fukushi U!
[sfx]: Dash
Huh? Really?!

Isn’t his girlfriend going to a school in Kansai?
They’ll be super far apart.
That reminds me—seems Koba and Suu-san are gonna join the workforce.

Err… So Meng Huo, who was captured seven times, then released seven times…

p7: =============================================
A month and a half from now…
will be the last time
I ever see
the people in here.

[sfx]: Chatter
That’s hilarious.
[sfx]: Guffaw
Yuck.

But I’m the only one without any concrete plans.
[sfx]: Ding dong dang dong

I’m the only one
heading off the rails…

p8: =============================================
and into the darkness...

[sign]: Bizenkou

So ben, ih ou oo et seeiaaize, ahtah ou oo?
I have no idea what you just said.

[sfx]: *Gulp*

So then, if you do get serialized,
what’ll you do?

9: =============================================
I’ll go to Tokyo.
[sfx]: Munch
It’s easier to find staff there, and I can have secret meetings with my editor.

Well, what if you don’t get serialized?

I can’t think about that possibility.

A wise old man once said, “Where lie the fools who thought they would lose from the start?”
[sign]: Hold you not misgivings, sir, / For what you may become / By walking down the path you chose / Or else, the path is gone

So, there’s nothing in that head of yours besides “Get Serialized => Move to Tokyo”?
P—Pretty much.
[sfx]: Munch
That’s why I have to eat Bizenkou’s gyouza now, while I still can.

p10: =============================================
I’m sure there’s a hundred places in Tokyo with better gyouza than this.
No, no. This secret sauce isn’t something you can so easily beat.
So they won’t live up to Bizenkou.

I’m home!

What’s with you? You reek of garlic.

Another trip to Bizenkou?
You can’t get enough of them.

p11: =============================================
Yeah. I went with Katsuo.
Katsuo?

I guess you don’t remember… A long time ago, he went with me to see your band live.

Oh, that kid who looks like a monkey?

Well, he looks more like a gorilla nowadays.

p12: =============================================
…Sis, you’re going to England?
[book]: ENGLAND / Travel Guide

Yeah…
In June.
That’s still a long ways off…
[sfx]: Lift
You’re being too eager.

When I was in my vocational school, there was a study tour to the UK.
And I couldn’t go, so…

We never had much money.
Did Dad tell you no?

p13: =============================================
Mm-mm… I couldn’t even tell him I wanted to.

“English Pub Crawl”?
“A Thorough Analysis of the Premier League Teams”?

You sure bought a lot of niche books!
That one I bought for my boyfriend.

Oh, so she’s going with Asakura-san.

p14: =============================================
[sfx]: Ring

I’ve gotten a lot better recently. I can even properly go to school now.
[buttons]: Close / Display

I’m so scared…

[phone]: Call

p15: =============================================
[sfx]: Bathump x3
Rrrrring
/ Rrrrring

[sfx]: Bathump x4
Rrrrring
/Rrrrring

Hello?
[sfx]: Shocked!
Oh! Good evening!

It’s been a long time.
Was it okay for me to call?

p16: =============================================
Mm-mm.
You were worried about me, right? Thank you!

You sound better. I’m glad!
Really?

Looks like I’m getting into college via recommendations, which is a huge load off my shoulders… Maybe that’s why?
Oh, congrats!!

p17: =============================================
The school’s in Tokyo, right?
Yeah.

You’ll be in Tokyo yourself when you graduate, right?

Yup, that’s the plan.

Okay then. I wish spring would hurry up and get here already.

p18: =============================================
Oh, my manga’s going to be in the next issue.

I heard the news from Nishiguchi-san.

It’ll be a three way struggle to get serialized between NTF, right?
“NTF”?
Nishiguchi, Taki, and Fushimi.

What is Nishiguchi-san saying?
The nerve of him, putting his name in front…
Though it’s not just a three-way struggle.

I can’t wait to read the manga!

p19: =============================================
I’m so glad to hear your voice, Fushimi-kun!
Oh… And I’m happy to hear yours.

[sfx]: Slide

[sfx]: Whoosh

p20: =============================================
What sort of springtime will come for me?

p21: =============================================
[sign, giant character]: BOOKS
[sign, lower line]: Garcia & Marks

[magazine]: Taurus

[top line]: Boxer Sasuke
[box near title]: The Winter Campaign
[middle of the circle]: Young Blue Cup
[banner below the circle]: Entry No. 1
[left, vertical]: A man speaks with his fists--------Knock them down!!!
[bottom right]: The brilliant hard puncher, aiming for a one-hit KO!
[below that]: Nishiguchi Shuuhei

Wow…

p22: =============================================
[sfx]: Pow

[sfx]: Babababa!

Nishiguchi-san really went all-out…

The story’s orthodox, but…
[sfx]: Babababa!
[insert text, bottom-left]: The panel layout, the composition… I can tell how polished it is.

I get it. He’s reducing the damage.

Sasuke, watch out for his counter!

[sfx]: Blam!

He must have gone through a lot of meetings with Mutou-san.

Does Sasuke have a secret plan to turn things around?!!
Find out in the sure-to-excite Part 2!!!

p23: =============================================
[Title]: Sweets Girl
[middle of the circle]: Young Blue Cup
[banner below the circle]: Entry No. 2
[diagonal text (/ is where it cuts off) I want you to / sweeeeet
[insert, far left]: Whoa. The other entry is high-level, too!!

Dammit… I’ve lost all confidence…
[sfx]: Whirr
[sfx, bottom]: Whoosh

[sfx]: Crash!
Ah! Nee-chan!!

p24: =============================================
I just tripped; that’s all.
[sfx] Shaking
No need to make a big deal out of it.
[bag]: Books: Garcia & Marks

But…

You’re bleeding. Did you hit the guardrail?
Could you grab my books?

You could just order your books online.
[bag]: Books: Garcia & Marks
I wanted to take a look inside myself before I bought them.
And it’s good exercise.

p25: =============================================
[sfx]: Whispering

I’ll carry the books; you go home with your hands free.
[bag]: Books: Garcia & Marks

[sfx]: Rustle

The United Kingdom
Cotswolds
Lancashire
The Snake Pit

Rocking England!!
[small text]: London・Liverpool･ Manchester ･ Bristol ･ Sheffield and more!

p26: =============================================
I get the feeling…
my sister’s getting worse and worse.

I know that it’s an incurable disease,
that your cells die off, slowly but surely…

p27: =============================================
Huh? You want to redraw parts?
I don’t think there’s any need.

There’s a scene I’m personally unhappy with.
I want to redo just two—no, three pages.

When’s the final deadline?
The end of this week.
I won’t sleep until it’s done. Can you wait?
[shirt]: BRIANSTORM

p28: =============================================
I take it Nishiguchi-kun’s work gave you a shock?
Yes!

I’ve got the magazine freshly-printed in my hands right now.
[sfx]: Flip!

The second half’s brimming with energy, too!
[sfx]: Pow / Thud / Whoosh! / Gah!

The other work published with it, Sweets Girl, was damn good, too.

The author used to work at a pastry place.
I—Is that so?!
[bg]: Don’t think. Feel.
[bg]: Now, what does my stomach want to eat?

p29: =============================================
I’m not sure if I should be revealing this to you now,
but we editors have the power to fudge deadlines here and there.
Huh?

I’ll wait till the start of next week!
But in exchange, you send it to me ASAP!

R—Roger that!!
I see. Okay.

Mutou,
you’ve still got Mizuno’s work to proofread. Are you trying to get yourself fired?
He said he wants it to be to his heart’s content.

p30: =============================================
People around here might be speculating about Taki Kaito,
but I’m convinced “Old Boy” is going to win!

[handwritten]: Meeting with Mizuno-shi

You’re really going to meet with Mizuno-san?
Huh?
[sfx]: Gic
I bet you’re getting drinks with some girls again.

No, I’m…
Invite me sometimes.
M—Mori-san, you’ve got two kids.
The girls are college-age.

p31: =============================================
I overheard you, Mutou-san.
I won’t lose to anyone,
/ not even Fushimi-kun.

p32: =============================================
So, they’ll be going head-to-head…

[magazine]: {
Next Issue:
You’re the ones deciding what runs in future issues of Taurus!
Young Blue Cup
==Fought between six promising newcomers==
A hot manga battle!!!
[right side]: {
Old Boy
Fushimi Kinosuke
[circle]: Young Blue Cup / Entry No. 3
}
[left side]: {
Presence
Taki Kaito
[circle]: Young Blue Cup / Entry No. 4
}
}

[sfx]: Scratch x2

[sfx]: Fill

[sfx]: Scratch

p33: =============================================

p34: =============================================
We’ll be graduatin’ in no time.
I hear Tsuji-kun’s gonna go to an independent league.

[sfx]: Pass

p35: =============================================
He ain’t even looked us in our eyes lately.
His papa must’ve given him a mighty good talkin’-to.

And then there’s that brother o’ his what went back to Osaka.
Rumor has it he done gone a bit crazy.

Hmmmmm. I ain’t much carin’.

His papa uploaded the music video onto Youtube.
But ain’t no one watching it.
And I care even less ‘bout that.
[sfx]: Shuffle

Oh! What about Taki-kun and Fushimi-kun’s manga?
They’re bein’ printed next week!

[sfx]: Turn

Now that’s interestin’!

p36: =============================================
Brrrr.

!!
[bottom left, giant]: Shounen Taurus

Oh, it’s the sample print!!
[sfx]: Sprint!
The pre-release edition of Taurus!!

p37: =============================================
[sfx]: Flip…

[insert]: It’s here! / My manga’s been printed!!
[mag] {
[top]: Old Boy
[circle]: Young Blue Cup
[below that]: Entry No. 3
[vertical]: Yes, HE… / is the Special One?!!
The erotic master recommended by the editors:
Fushimi Kinosuke
}

p38: =============================================
“Juice,” “Magical Girl ? Lumina,” “SANADA”…
and most of all…

[insert]: I’ve debuted in the same magazine as Mizuno Tooru!!
[mag]:
[top]: Gunners
[upper right]: Mizuno Tooru
[left side]: Charge onto the pitch of hopes and dreams!!

My name’s not on the cover.
My work’s at the very back of the magazine.

but…
But…
BUT…

p39: =============================================
For me, that was a great step!!
OHHHHH YEAH!!

Ummmm…
I might’ve overdone it a bit.

p40: =============================================
[circle]: Young Blue Cup
[below that]: Entry No. 4
Presence
rus‘s young pride: Taki Kaito

Huh? You still can’t sleep?

Then I have the perfect medicine for you, sir.

It’s called “Presence.”
Though it carries a hefty price.

The night I took Presence,
I dreamt a dream of times gone by.

p41: =============================================
Of playing catch with my father.
But strangely enough,
in the dream, I was my father.

And I could feel, really sense, the love my father had for me, his son.

I woke satisfied after a full night’s sleep.
It had been so long… And there were tears on my cheeks.

Good job thinking up something like this…

First, I was playing catch with my deceased father…
Second, a summer festival I went to with my mother…
Third, a game of shougi with my grandfather.
[sfx]: Pouring rain
Every time, in the dream, I was the other person.

p42: =============================================
Then I take it Presence has struck your fancy.

I want to buy it all.
[sfx]: Pouring rain
Be careful if using it daily.
/ The effect will start to fade.

And not every trip will be a good one.
/ There will be bad, from time to time.

[sfx]: Pouring rain
Especially for one like you, sir, who has walked the path of success…

I began to immerse myself in the realm of dreams
far more than I did the world of life.

One day, in my dreams,
I was my first girlfriend. We starting going out when I was sixteen.

During summer break, after we masturbated in front of each other, we shared a bed.

[sfx]: Spacing out

p43: =============================================
The editors say he has a genius that comes once in a decade…
I know they seek his inimitable talent.

Kashiwagi, I’m thinking of entrusting you with the coastal casino.
That would be an honor.

I was a man who could have anything,
but truth be told, I had grown sick of this world.

Aniki, you still suffering from insomnia?
Not much.

Leave me alone.
Good work today.

And tonight, too,
I will dream the greatest dream, using Presence.

Or so I thought.

…

p44: =============================================
No, I haven’t lost. I haven’t!!
[sfx]: Slap x2
The second half of Old Boy is its strength!!

Argh, I’m so tired.
[sfx]: Waves of people
How many times we gotta rehearse the graduation ceremony?
I just wanna graduate from this dominating control.

p45: =============================================
Isn’t our school’s song so lame?
I haven’t sung it even once.
[sfx]: Blah blah
Maybe they’ll let me write some new lyrics.
I’ve been holding in a #2 this whole time.

Sensei!

[sfx]: Turn x2

?

Sensei!
[sfx]: Tata!
I’ve decided I’m calling you that from now on.
Me?

p46: =============================================
[insert]: Yes, HE… / is the Special
Gahahaha! Shirou is hilarious!

My brother even laughed out loud.
This is awesome, Fushimi Kinosuke-sensei!
Also: why “Kinosuke”?
You gotta be happy about it, right?
Well, yeah…

But it’s like, I’m feeling all over again the difference in ability between mine and the other works…
That you’ve got all these professional manga, and then my amateur one.

I have to study a lot more, or it’ll be hard to make it as a pro.

p47: =============================================
Damn right!
There’s no way you’ll get serialized!

To be blunt, to me,
“Presence” is way more interesting!

How many tens of thousands of voices across the nation can I hear backing Hori’s opinion?
[sfx]: Yeah!

p48: =============================================
Really? I thought Old Boy was more interesting myself.

The other one was kind of dark.
I could simply laugh at Fushimi-kun’s, and I liked the characters.

My salvation…

p49: =============================================
During my near-dead high school career,
Honda-san was my only salvation.
[fb to chapter 14]: It’s nothing to be embarrassed about.
/ I mean, it was a real masterpiece.

How many more times will we get to talk to each other, I wonder?

[sfx]: Yawn

Heh heh heh… What’s with calling yourself Fushimi Kinosuke?

p50: =============================================
Oh… It was just something I thought up.
It doesn’t really mean anything.

Hm?
[mag]: Taurus

Huh? Nee-chan, is that the latest issue?!
Oh, sorry. I went ahead and opened it when it arrived.

It’s Semanaka Tina with a bicycle kick!!
[sfx]: Thud!

p51: =============================================
Okay!!
I was right to redraw it.

Chance!
[sfx, bottom right]: Kick!
[sfx, far left]: Swoosh!
That was MF Imai Kasumi, the only player on the team allowed to change her position at will, with the score!
[sfx, bottom left]: Cheers!
She finishes the chance for her team’s second point!!

[sfx]: Thud!

[sfx]: Cheers!
Sideback Motoyama moves up from her position back deep to fire off a low cross!!

[sfx]: Thud!

[cut-off, from c25p66]: You might not have a track record as a player,
[cut-off, from c25p66]: but you have the potential to be the next Mourinho or Villas-Boas.
I am no one’s clone!

I thought I drew it well, but…

It’s hard to judge it calmly now.
[sfx]: Flip
All I can see are the mistakes.

p52: =============================================
His works are overwhelmingly impressive
Don’t miss his talent!
PRESENCE
Taki Kaito

At some point,
I started using Presence not to get a good night’s sleep,
but rather to know myself.

[sfx]: Blam / Thud / Pow / Kapow

The drug dealer told the truth.
Not every trip was a good one.

p53: =============================================
The girl I dumped,
the friend I betrayed,
the rival I kicked down,
the trash I beat up…

As I became those people, I realized
how much I looked down on the man I had become.

Yesterday, I buried myself.

Seems there’s no way I’m a man deserving of love.

For a while, why don’t you try not using Presence?

Then I wouldn’t be able to sleep.
[sfx]: Stand
No other medicine worked.

Sir, what caused the insomnia?

If it was something I could just talk about, it wouldn’t cause problems with my sleep.
I was trying to save someone, but…
In the end, I just wound up hurting that person.

Kashiwagi, this is a huge case. We’re counting on you.
It is an honor.

This job will be my last. I will wash my hands of this world.

p54: =============================================
[sfx]: Bang x4

Damn…
All the training he did, working as an assistant for so many pros, really shows.

[sfx]: BANG!
There’s no way I could draw a scene like this.

That settles it. I’ve been beat.

[sfx]: Vrroooom

p55: =============================================
[sfx]: BOOM!

Seventeen have been confirmed dead.
The suspect is still on the run…
[ticker]: Seventeen dead from explosion at construction site

K—Kashiwagi!

What’s wrong, Boss?
You look like you’ve just seen a ghost.

[sfx]: BANG x3

p56: =============================================
Huh? You can’t sleep?

I heard you had a good medicine for insomnia
called Presence—

Oh. You don’t want that.

Nothing good ever comes from knowing who you are.
Huh?

The suspect, who had been fleeing from police, was found dead on an outlying island in Okinawa Prefecture.
The cause of death was a drug overdose…

My insomnia has ended.

I took Presence,
and in the end, I realized:

p57: =============================================
the person who understood me the most was the one lovingly watching me from above.

p58: =============================================
I realized that at least I ought to love myself.

When I awoke, I was in heaven… No. It’s surely hell.

p59: =============================================
Meeting with Ishidou-san,

the three days of the Kou-no-Mori Festival…

Little by little, they impacted Taki-kun’s work.

[flashback]: They might be useful for something someday.
[flashback]: What I experience and engrave into my bones will be the basis of my manga.

p60: =============================================
From creation, to progression, to transformation…

He’s always one step—no, several steps in front of me.

Compared to him, I’m…
I’m…

p61: =============================================
[sfx]: Wind blowing…

p62: =============================================
[insert]: Man~
Taki-kun’s manga really packed a punch.

Well, I’ll admit his was ambitious.

At the end of the day, we are a shounen magazine.
He’s being choosey with his audience.
I don’t know if it’ll rack up that many votes.

Fushimi-kun’s was a simple laugh!
Shirou was awesome!
He’s got talent at creating characters, yeah.

But still, this year’s Young Blue Cup is competitive, huh.
Yeah. And the two works saved for last are just as much a cut above what you’d expect from newcomers.
They’re a pair of battle manga.

p63: =============================================
When will we know the results?
In April, I guess.

We’ll consider the results of the survey including just the entries,

along with the surveys from each of the individual issues,
go through a long meeting amongst all the editors, and then we’ll decide how we’ll serialize the winner.

p64: =============================================
Wow…
Sounds rough.

Nishiguchi-san, who do you think will win?

Well,
I will!

Or so I’d like to say…

B—But I bet it’d be one of the two youngsters.

[sfx]: Grin

p65: =============================================
Either Taki-kun or Fushimi-kun!
[box]: To be continued in the March issue (out 2/6)

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 25 by Dowolf

2015-01-21T17:40:09+00:00

Rin 25

Reserved for RyColaa Scanlations

p1: =======================================
[vertical text]: Put to pen the feelings / you can’t put to words

p2: =======================================

p3: =======================================
[sfx]: Clickety clack

[sfx]: Rustle

p4: =======================================

p5: =======================================
[sfx]: Spacing out

[sfx]: Tip!

[sfx]: Kabam!
!!

[sfx]: Roll

Ouch…
That’s the second time today…

*Rumble*

p6: =======================================
*Rumble*

*Rumble*
[phone]: Mutou-san
*Rumble*

Sh—Shoot!!

I haven’t even finished one page of the storyboard!!

[sfx]: Panicking
Heck, I don’t even have any ideas!!
*Rumble*
*Rumble*

p7: =======================================
[sfx]: Slide

[sfx]: Wind blowing

I haven’t been able to get in the mood to work,
not since getting back from the Kou-no-Mori Festival.

Kssshh!!

Ooh, brr.
[sfx]: Slam!

I’ve been too busy worrying about…

p8: =======================================
Ishidou-san, I’ve just gotten home safe. Thank you for everything, truly!

It’s been four days and she hasn’t even read it, let alone responded.

Did her health worsen?

[sfx]: Boing

Or else, does she hate me?

p9: =======================================
[sfx]: Wind blowing

[signs]: Morishige High School

Umm, so now you understand…
why the Oakland Athletics have so many tenacious batters with a good eye for the ball.

[sfx]: Ding dong dang dong
So then, next class, we’ll talk about the quality start sought from starting pitchers and how…

p10: =======================================
I heard that Yamamoto Masa got his awesome screwball not from Valenzuela, but rather from some nobody on a 1-A team.
[sfx]: *People talking*
Seriously?

Okay.

Goal: The Young Blue Cup!
Today’s Plans:
4 p.m.: Get home
{ Nap / Dinner / Bath }
8-3: Storyboard!!

I can’t make anything,
so I at least made up a plan.

You’re amazing, Fushimi-kun!

p11: =======================================
It really must be hard, drawing manga!

Oh, no, this is, um…

Hey, hey, what’s the Young Blue Cup?

W—Well, it’s a competition where newbies get a work published in Taurus’s magazine,
and then whichever proves most popular in a survey gets a chance at serialization.

p12: =======================================
Serialization?!
[sfx]: Thud!
Awesome! Then you’re a pro!!

N—Not really; just getting an entry accepted is a tall hill to climb.

And you’re working hard to do just that?
Yeah, I guess.
I do have to give it my all…

You know, I’d kind of like to watch you draw sometime.

Huh?

p13: =======================================
I’d love to see you draw on manuscript paper with a dip pen!

Well… If you want to, I guess...

Really? I can go?

Huh?

Go… to my house?!

No good?
I—I didn’t say that…

p14: =======================================
But I won’t be inking for a while yet.
[inset]: Ahahaha
I haven’t even finished the storyboard.

What sort of manga are you working on this time?
Th—This time, I’m…

[paper, upside-down]: Young

Oh, that’s a sketch I drew earlier.
It was from when I was trying to draw “Private Teacher Narumi-sensei.”

p15: =======================================
It’s a story full of girls?
[inset]: He has absolutely no physical talent, but still talks a big game.
[box]: Protagonist

Huh?

And the main character seems to have nothing going for him, but for some reason, the girls are all over him? Something like that?!
[inset]: He has absolutely no physical talent, but still talks a big game.
[box]: Protagonist

Well…
I only drew all those girls because I was trying to find the right one through trial and error…

But I love stories like that!
Clichéd ones that try to fulfill the reader’s fantasies!
There’s common in girls’ manga, too.

p16: =======================================
I—Is that how you see it?
Y—Yeah.

So, hey, what’s the title?
Th—The title?
[box]: Protagonist

I—It’s “Old Boy,”
I guess.
But that sounds familiar.

[sfx]: Ding dong dang dong
Sounds interesting!
And that’s a promise! Don’t forget!

[sfx]: Shouting

p17: =======================================
I’m pantomiming a cradle.
What, did’ya just have a kid?

“The Alumnus”… That just might work!!

[sfx]: Grind!

p18: =======================================
Title: “Old Boy” (temp)

The protagonist, Shirou, is a 17-year-old who’s never leaves his room. Then one day, he received a secret offer from someone affiliated with a women’s pro soccer team. The request: to work as a body double for team’s manager while the team’s in the middle of a three-game struggle for the championship.

p19: =======================================
[box]: Shirou
[next to box]: Protagonist
[below that]: Looks over two decades older than he is. Spends his days absorbed in surfing the net, reading manga, watching anime, and playing online games.
[left, top]: PR manager for the women’s pro soccer team, the Mie Hotspurs.
[box]: Misaki
[below]: Loves to drink. Is also somewhat loose; rumor has she wakes up in the morning sharing her bed with a guy she doesn’t know.

[Right page]: {
Dammit. My computer broke.
[sfx]: Wind howling
I guess I’ll visit the electronics emporium for the first time in forever.

Oh, that you, Shirou?
That kid who got bullied in middle school?

Doesn’t he look super old to you?
I heard he never leaves his room.

Tch. My life’s already over…
}
[left page] {
The Electronics Emporium

Ohhhh! A breakaway chance, but he missed the shot!!

Even I could’ve finished that play.

Excuse me…

Y--You look just like him!!
Finally, I’ve found my answer!!

Huh?
}

p20: =======================================
WHAAAT?! You want me to act as the body double for the great Coach Mouri, who was the manager for Japan’s national team?!

No one knows this yet—not the media, nor anyone with the team, no one—
but Coach Mouri is currently being detained in Thailand for hiring a prostitute.
!!

The owner’s using every method he can to hush things up,
but that’ll take some time…

Coach Mouri is a 42-year-old man who last year won the Father of the Year Award.
B—But me, I’m only 17.

That doesn’t seem very problematic to me!

The ladies of the Mie Hotspurs

p21: =======================================
Shirou-kun, you can just sit quietly on the bench and watch.
The assistant coaches will handle everything.

In the Locker Room

I’m the Special One who led Japan at the World Cup.
Play on the pitch like you’re starving lions!
You’re changing their strategy?!!

[box] Semanaka Tina
Half-Japanese, half-Brazilian, raised in Brazil. Has a Latin feel to her.

GOOAAAALLLL! It’s 2 to 1!!
[sfx]: Swoosh!
Semanaka Tina, who came onto the pitch in the second half, scores in stoppage time!!

p22: =======================================
WE WON!!
[sfx]: Cheers

She rushes over to Coach Mouri and hugs him in joy!!
[sfx]: Glomp
Awah

I can still feel the touch of her breasts…
[sfx]: Grin

Don’t get full of yourself just because got lucky and won one match.

That wasn’t luck.
I fully researched our opponent, just like I always do when playing online games.

p23: =======================================
She’s the most accurate passer and best ball handler on the team:
the midfielder who views the whole pitch as if via a GPS, Imai Kasumi
[sfx]: Charge!

[sfx]: Kick!

[box]: Imai Kasumi
She has the brains to enter either the University of Tokyo or Ochanomizu University
[box] Motoyama Hana
An airhead who spent her childhood running across the countryside. 146cm tall.

p24: =======================================
The Oxygen Tank, sideback Motoyama Hana, evades one player and crosses the ball!!
[sfx]: Pass!

[sfx]: Kick!

And finishing the play is Semanaka Tina!!
[sfx]: Swoosh!
Mouri’s handpicked players, his “Children,” have had another passionate performance today!!

“Children”? I’m still only 17, but…
[sfx]: Cheering
That makes two straight wins, bringing us closer to the championship!!

Coach!!
[sfx]: Glomp!
Mwh. Again no bra.

[sfx]: Drop

Ahh… It’s finally starting to take shape.
[sfx]: Flop
Later, I’ll have to incorporate some more erotic material.

p25: =======================================
[sfx]: Ring

[phone]: Sorry, Fushimi-kun.
[bottom left]: Close
[bottom right]: Display

Sorry, Fushimi-kun.
I was hospitalized not long after you left… I’ve been discharged, but I’m still running a fever, and it’s hard to keep down food.

p26: =======================================
I had no idea…

Are you all alright? I’m really worried.

……

[sfx]: Pacing
[sfx]: Ring

p27: =======================================
Wow. I had no idea she’d been hospitalized.

And I haven’t heard anything from her since she sent that Nishigaitsu clipart.
Hmmmm.
[sfx]: Tap tap
But there’s no point worrying; it’s not like there’s anything we can do.

[sfx]: Crack
Huh?

She said she’d long been frail,
thanks to that ability of hers, or something.

p28: =======================================
I—I guess.
That was cold…

I’m sure she’ll recover in time.
[sfx]: Huff
Or rather, she has to.

There’s still so many things I want to ask her.
[sfx]: Slurp
I imagine Nishigaitsu-sensei and Nishiguchi-san are the same way.

Taki-kun, what are you eating?
A midnight snack.
[sfx]: Slurp

p29: =======================================
Two days ago, I got a thumbs-up for the storyboard for my Young Blue Cup submission.
I’m staying up till dawn today drafting it.

What about you?

I’ve finally started working on my storyboard.
Hmmmm.
[sfx]: Slurp

That man is always one step in front of me…

I bet he’s drawing something fantastic…
Why don’t I have some Sugakiya ramen?

p30: =======================================
*Rumble*
*Rumble*

!!
Taurus Editing Department

Hey. It’s been so hard to get a hold of you, I was getting worried.
[sfx]: Screech
H—Hello.

p31: =======================================
“Old Boy” (temp)? I like it.
Made me laugh!

Th—Thank you.
I’m really interested in your protagonist, Shirou.

WHAT?! You want me to act as a body double, even at home?!
The wife is aware, but it’s being kept a secret from the daughter, who’s at a sensitive age.

p32: =======================================
Welcome home, Daddy!
I—I’m home.

Let’s have a bath together!!

WHAT?!

You think Coach Mouri’s having a bath with his daughter right about now?
That’s the Father of the Year for you!

Heck, aren’t you 17, the same age as me?!
Daddy, want me to scrub your back?

The guy’s a deadbeat, then suddenly becomes the “Special One.”
[sfx]: Cackle
I love stuff like this.

The flames of his ambition are lit, and he starts climbing the staircase of success,
Now’s the season to give Kobe, the queens of the league for four years straight, their first loss in the finals.
Awaken! Be the Davids to their Goliaths!
It’s just like Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Richard III.
I—I wouldn’t put it up with the ranks of those…

p33: =======================================
It’s just, winning the Young Blue Cup popularity poll is gonna be hard.
You gotta overload your work with sexy scenes!

Y—Yes, sir.
Mind if I give you my thoughts?

So, did your storyboard pass?

p34: =======================================
Haha. Yeah, somehow.
I’m incorporating all of Mutou-san’s opinions.

That’s fine. Nothing Mutou-san says is ever wrong!
Rumor has it he’s going to be chief editor someday soon.

Some of his thoughts still make me go “Hmm,’
[sfx]: Hahaha
But they brought me victory last time.

My storyboard’s almost made it through the ringer, too.
Today, I’m taking it easy!

It’ll be a three-way battle between you, me, and Taki-kun!

A battle, huh?
[sfx]: Gulp

p35: =======================================
[sfx]: Click!

Eeek!

Ahhh!!
[sfx]: Gush!

p36: =======================================
Mmmm… Sexy scenes are so hard.
[sfx]: Tap
I always wind up agonizing over them.

But I have to push through…
Whoa?!

Oh, Coach.
I was just checking out my outfit for Rio’s Carnival.
This is my way of life.

[sfx]: Whip!
Ow!

Wha d’you know, boy? Yer on’ly 17 years old.
Misaki-san, you’re an awful drunk…

I’ll start my winter break early, skip school, and focus on my manuscript!!

p37: =======================================
[sfx]: Scratch
It took me a string of sleepless nights, but I’ve managed to figure out a strategy for tomorrow’s match against Kobe.
[sfx]: Sigh
Come to think of it, this is the hardest I’ve ever worked in my life.

I want to thank all my players.

[sfx]: Ding-dong!

Shirou-kun, sorry to be so sudden…

But we’ve gotten Coach Mouri back, safe and sound!
Hey, thanks for covering for me till now.
You really are the spitting image of me.

Huh? Then you’re saying…

Thanks for everything.
The real Coach Mouri will be in command during tomorrow’s game against Kobe.

[sfx]: Ring!

p38: =======================================
Fushimi-kun, you’ve been out of school for two days. Did you catch a cold?

No, just drawing manga.

[sfx]: Ring

Seriously?! Can I come watch you draw?!

p39: =======================================
I’m at the station right now.
I’ll have Ii-san show me the way, so I can b there soon!

Y—You’re coming now?!
You promised, right?!

I’ll bring some refreshments!
*Click*

[sfx]: Turn / Turn
…….

p40: =======================================
[sfx]: Dash!

[sfx]: Dash!

[sfx]: Bang!

[sfx]: Slam!

[sfx]: Hummmm x2

*Ring*

I’m here!

*Huff*
*Huff*
[sfx]: Open!

Thanks!
Then I’ll be off.

p41: =======================================
So this is where you live, Fushimi-kun!

Thanks for letting me come!
I—I can’t believe it. Honda-san’s in my house!!

p42: =======================================
I—I’m sorry it’s not that clean.
[sfx]: Bathump bathump
[sfx]: Rustle
This is the first time a girl who’s not related to me has been in my room.

Oh, it’s so clean!
Your room might be even cleaner than mine.

So this is where you live!
[sfx]: Turn x2

[sfx]: Bathump bathump

p43: =======================================
[sfx]: Crumble!

[books]: {
[top right]: This manga’s erotic!

: Erotic Pose Book
[bottom-right]: Poses so you can draw unbelievably sexy girls!
[bottom-left]: A Directory of Giant Boobs

[sfx]: Panick!
P—Put your bags down and take a seat wherever.

Of course you’d have a lot of manga.
[sfx]: Quietly

She sat on my bed!!

p44: =======================================
Hey, hey, let me see your manuscript!
Oh, sure.
[sfx]: Kick kick

[sfx]: Thud!

[sfx]: Swoosh!

The keeper can’t react in time!!
[sfx]: Cheering

Kobe seeks no splendor in dribbling or passing, only goals.
Their masterful, thoroughly realistic play has dominated Mie from the first whistle!!

p45: =======================================
Wow! The raw manuscript really packs a punch!
I—I wouldn’t say that… I mean, I’m no pro.

The first half is over. The score’s 3-0!!
Kobe’s victory is practically in the books!!

[sfx]: Cheers
Mie’s players are all hanging their heads as they withdraw to the locker room!!

Ladies!!

I cannot believe the play I saw out there!!
[sfx]: Screaming
I didn’t think players as excellent as you could play so poorly!!

Did you have your sisters come take your places?!
What’s with him?
Yuck.
[sfx]: Murmurs

Believe in your soccer philosophy!!

I—it couldn’t be…

p46: =======================================
[sfx]: Scratch
[the box here is the upper right corner of the first box in the next panel]

It’s Semanaka Tina with a bicycle kick!!

A miraculous goal!!

[sfx]: Kick!
It’s Semanaka Tina with a bicycle kick!!

I’m close, so close!!
Wow, you’re drawing so quickly and smoothly!

And she smells so nice…
Really, I’m impressed.

p47: =======================================
[sfx, right side]: Scratch x3

Imai’s got a breakaway chance!!

[sfx just to the left of Fushimi’s hand]: Kick!

[sfx by the goal]: Swoosh!

That was MF Imai Kasumi, the only player on the team allowed to change her position at will, with the score!
She finishes the chance for her team’s second point!!

Hey, hey, what do you do when you have writer’s block?
Wh—What do I do?

p48: =======================================
You know. How do you get a change of pace?
A change of pace?
I don’t know if I’d call it that, but…

I often climb out on the roof.

?

[sfx]: Slide
You put sandals out there.

Can I use them?
[sfx]: Jump
Of course!

p49: =======================================
Wow! The view out here is totally amazing!

It’s my favorite spot.

I’ve been out here who knows how many hundreds of times
when I’m happy, when I’m sad, when I want to immerse myself in a feeling…
No, maybe thousands of times.

The first time I can remember…

p50: =======================================
was probably back when I swore I’d become a manga artist.

[sfx]: Smile
I see. So this place is sacred to you.

At night, when I was little, I’d also go out when I couldn’t be bothered to go to the first floor bathroom.
!!

[sfx]: Wind howling

p51: =======================================
!!
[sfx]: Whoosh!

[sfx]: Tumble

Fushimi-kun, did you see?
[sfx]: Caw caw
Well… The shock of falling scattered my memories, so…

p52: =======================================
Oh yeah. What about that hat I gave you?

Oh, uh…
I left it at a friend’s house earlier.
I see. Then that’s fine.
I was just curious, since I didn’t see it.

Take care.
She’s making sure to hold down her skirt…

[sfx]: Clickety clack

aCHOO!

[sfx]: Wind howling
Brr…

p53: =======================================
[bubbles]: Cough / Cough
[right page]: {
[sfx]: Thud!

[sfx]: Cheers!
Sideback Motoyama moves up from her position back deep to fire off a low cross!!

Oh! It turned into an own goal by Kobe!!!
[sfx]: Thud!
!!
}
[left page] {
The game’s tied up at 3 all!!

But a tie won’t do it—Mie has to win the match for the championship!
And we’re already in stoppage time!!

I’m sorry to say this, Shirou-kun, but… You’re nothing now.

I’m going home…
to the dark, cramped world of mine.
}

p54: =======================================
[sfx]: *Cough* x2

Ooh… Huh?

Dammit… Why now, of all times?

The deadline’s the middle of January…
I have to finish forty pages by then…

p55: =======================================
Looks like you’ve pushed yourself a little too hard.

Yassan…

p56: =======================================
[sfx]: Sit up

Is Ishidou-san all right?

She’s on your mind?
I mean…

p57: =======================================
……
It’s because she used a considerably great Power.

You mean, when she broke the boulder?

That was a Purification.

Countless years of Degradation had corrupted that boulder.

……
So it wasn’t just my imagination…

p58: =======================================
And before that, she raised the lost the souls that wandered the Inner Shrine.
That must have exhausted her considerably.

Had it not, those brothers would have been nothing before her.

Huh?!

However, I admired your courage.
Especially considering how low your potential is.
Should I take that as praise, or an insult?

……
So right now, Ishidou-san’s…

p59: =======================================
[sfx]: Standing
It would be wiser to worry more about yourself than about others.

You cannot happily draw manga in your present state.

[sfx]: Slide
Wait, Yassan!
There’s more I want to ask!

Have a happy New Years!

Huh…? Does that mean he won’t appear again this year?
[insert]: Mmmmm.

p60: =======================================
[sfx]: Howling wind

[sign]: Kumano Shrine

[wooden post]: Kumano Shrine

p61: =======================================
[sfx]: Clap x2

I’m sorry to once again come for my New Year’s shrine visit before New Year’s.

[sfx]: Wind howling
Brr...
It’s really biting into my ears.

You’re not going to college or entering the workforce, right?
Then Old Boy (temp), which you’re writing for the Young Blue Cup…

p62: =======================================
Is how you’re going to put bread on your table!

[sfx]: Dash!

Now then… There’s only a little bit of time left in the year!!
We’ll bring it to an end starting with this!!

p63: =======================================
[sfx]: Slurp!

[sfx]: Slurp…

[sfx]: Gong!

[sfx]: Gong!

p64: =======================================
[sfx]: Scratch x3

Several days later…
[magazine]: Soccer Weekly / Kobe’s unprecedented fourth-straight championship

“Though they couldn’t emerge victorious, Mie’s players fought like lions,” huh?

Okay. I gotta keep my chin up, too.
Time to find me a job.
So far, I’ve failed nine straight interviews.

Shirou-kun!

!!

This here’s a gift for you,
a message from all the players!
[middle of the art]: To our Special One

…

Our lower branch’s U-10 team has an opening for an assistant coach.
That is, if you’re interested.
But the job is a hard one.

p65: =======================================
Happy New Year’s.
We’ll be broadcasting live until morning!

Listen. I’m the Special One!

Dammit. He’s started already.

And…

You’re all Special Ones, too!

That’s right. Everyone’s a Special One…
It’s okay to be different.
If you start out on the wrong foot, you can try again.
[bubble]: Empty

I’m going to show all of them that.
[sfx]: Shouting
Listen up. Anyone who can’t understand my style of soccer won’t get to play in any matches.

p66: =======================================
You managed to move me, Shirou-kun.

You might not have a track record as a player,
but you have the potential to be the next Mourinho or Villas-Boas.

I am no one’s clone!

[sfx]: Scratch x2
Where does he get that confidence?
Now, time to hurry home and check the anime I recorded.

p67: =======================================
[sfx]: Pooped

[sfx]: Flop

[box]: To be continued in the February issue / on sale / Jan. 6th.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 24 by Dowolf

2014-11-25T15:00:28+00:00

Rin 24

Reserved for RyColaa Scans

p1: =================================
[insert]: Uneclipsed and unclouded, his eyes flash—

p2: =================================
[sfx]: Screech!

[sfx]: Crunch

[sfx]: Crunch x2
Yer a really disgustin’ wench!
I’m done gonna put an end t’yer life!

p3: =================================

p4: =================================
[sfx]: Whoosh

p5: =================================
Run, Ishidou-san.

p6-7: =================================
[sfx]: Pow!

p8: =================================
[sfx]: Thump!

[sfx]: Clank!

p9: =================================
Fushimi-kun!!

p10: =================================
Fushimi……

Fushimi……

p11: =================================

p12: =================================
Yassan!!

……Am I dreaming?

p13: =================================
Is this the time to be dreaming? No.
On your feet, Fushimi!

!

p14: =================================
[sfx]: *Trembling*
!

Strain your eyes and take a hard look
[sfx]: Trembling

p15: =================================

p16: =================================

p17: =================================

p18: =================================
The two of you
met somewhere, once before.

But your relationship was never fulfilled.

Your elopement was forbidden;
your feelings for each other obstructed…

p19: =================================
[sfx]: *Crunch* x2

Ya got a mighty big death wish, don’t ya?

[sfx]: *Clench*

Bro, behind ya!!

p20: =================================
Ain’t you payin’ attention?
That there toy’s useless.

p21: =================================
Wanna try it out?
Here. My neck, my stomach, wherever ya want.

[sfx]: *Slowly*

Before, I done made it so it don’t work!
Huh?!
[sfx]: *Jerk*

p22: =================================
[sfx]: Zap!

p23: =================================
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
[sfx]: Zap!

p24: =================================
HHHHHHHH…
[sfx]: Zap!

[sfx]: *Rolling*
…..

p25: =================================
……..
[sfx]: Gulp.
Th—that was a long shock…

B—Bro!!

Oh.
My phone.
“Human Fly”

p26: =================================
Wha…?
Ain’t the power cut…?

[sfx]: *Slowly*

p27: =================================
You’ll be givin’ Fushimi-kun his phone back!

And yer’s along with it.
I’ll be hangin’ on to it!

p28: =================================
Wow, that was fun.
[sfx]: *Chattering*
I got me a mighty bunch.
They done fell on the ground~~~.
Don’t worry, don’t worry.

Hello?
Taki-kun?

Huh? Ishidou-san?!
You’ve finally gotten a hold of us…
Is Fushimi-kun with you?

Taki-kun, is Akane-chan there? If she is, could you put her on?
Huh?

p29: =================================
Hello? Rin-chan, where are ya’?!
We’ve done finished tossing the mochi.

Right now, Akane-chan, we’re at Umihime Island.
And, next up, debuting his new single…
[sign]: Scat at the Fishing Pond / “Ravine of Lost Love” On Sale Now!!

BWUH?!

I don’t mean to rush, but you know anyone what can send us a boat?
What happened?
She managed to call us.
A—A boat?!
I wanna get outta here without causin’ a fuss.

p30: =================================
Takai~~~!

I got a huge haul. Wanna have a share?

T—Tsuji-kun!
Ain’t your family fishers?

Huh?
My folks are plasterers.
B—But plasters, they own boats, right?!

A—A plasterer’s someone who done paints walls.

*Sigh*.
What do I do?

p31: =================================
My pops fishes as a hobby.
He’s got himself a leisure vessel.
There was this striped beakfish ‘bout this big…

Tsuji-kun, can you get here right now?
We’re sorta on Umihime Island right now.

I’ll tell ya why later.

p32: =================================
This is the first time Ishidou’s ever asked me fer somethin’!
[insert]: Day pappa parappo / Day papa parappo
Got it. I’ll be there in an hour… No, in thirty minutes!

[insert]: it’s our dawn scat, / just you and me
And I ain’t listenin’ to no more of this awful song.

P—Please wait. Don’t leave me!!
I ain’t gonna live if I don’t get to a hospital!!

I—I can’t stop the bleedin’! And I can see the bone!!

p33: =================================
[sfx]: Whoosh

I’m beggin’ ya, just like this!!

Yer reapin’ what you sowed.
*Snap!*
The sandbar’ll form back up come nightfall.

p34: =================================
Fushimi-kun, ya mind pickin’ up that phone?

[sfx]: *Slowly*

[sfx]: *Rising*
[sfx]: Shocked!

p35: =================================
Listen close…
[sfx]: Jerk!

[sfx]: Crunch!
I’m more tenacious than a snake…

I’ll keep fightin’ through thick and thin till I corner you!

p36: =================================
!!

p37: =================================
Ah…

AHHHH!!

p38: =================================
AAAHH!!

Bro?

????

[sfx]: *Slowly*

[insert]: AHHHH!
The one gettin’ cornered here’s yourself.

p39: =================================
Hold this for a second.
Huh?

p40: =================================
[sfx]: Howl

p41: =================================

p42-43: =================================
[sfx]: Schwing!

!!

p44: =================================
Huh…?

[sfx]: Howwwwl
What?

I—Ishidou-san,
did you just…?

p45: =================================
Did you see?

Oh, hello, Tsuji-kun?

Okay, roger that.

[sfx]: Vreeeeeen

p46: =================================
[sfx]: Vreeeeeen

p47: =================================
[sfx]: Vreeeeeen
I don’t really get it, but I’m mighty glad you’re safe.

Tsuji-kun’s our school’s baseball team’s ace.
Oh, that’s right. Takai-san told me about you.
/ You’re armed with a 130 km/hr fastball and a lazy curveball, right?

But he ain’t able to aim that curveball,
so his dreams of goin’ to Koshien stayed as dreams.

P—Pops, can’t you stay silent?!

Eleven batters hit or walked, and ya actually went out in the third round of the prefectural finals.
/ And to think we sent two busloads o’ supporters after ya.
Argh, just give it up already!!
[lower right]: ……

p48: =================================
[sfx]: Vreeeeen
Tsuji-kun, ain’t your shoulder in a bad state?

?!

Yer earnest, so ya didn’t tell no one,
and ya forced yerself to throw.

…
How d’you…?
A curveball, right?

The way you throw it, it looked like you were puttin’ stress there on your arm.
If ya wanna go pro, ya oughta learn some other kinds o’ breakin’ balls.

p49: =================================
[sfx]: Vreeeeen

*Rustling*

………

Hey, Ishidou-san?
Sorry if this is a little awkward, but…

p50: =================================
Have we ever met somewhere, once before?

p51: =================================
I dunno… I don’t really understand it myself…

p52: =================================
Thank you so much, truly.
Don’t worry ‘bout it.
Next time yer in town, let’s go fishin’.

p53: =================================
Maybe ya oughta go meet yer friends.
[sfx]: *Shuffling off*
Go soon, or you ain’t makin’ it in time.

[sfx]: Dash!

Day papa parappo ♪
Seriously, what’re ya even singin’?

p54: =================================
[sfx]: Thump!

[sign] {
Inui Motonabu-san’s Song and Singing Event
New Single
Scat at the Fishing Pond / “Ravine of Lost Love” On Sale Now!!
}
Huh?!

Y—Yer the replacement court lady durin’ the mornin’…
Wh—Where’d ya get yer hands on this?

p55: =================================
Oh, Inui-san!!
[sfx]: Vroooom!
Damn those brats!!

[sfx]: Howl

Ishidou-san, would you rather water or soda?

p56: =================================

p57: =================================
I—Ishidou-san?
[sfx]: Sniff

Wah!
[sfx[:Thump!

……
Were you scared?

[sfx]: Nod

58: =================================
I—
/ I was so scared…

Sniff
/ Sniff
Hic
/ Hic

……

I’m sorry. I couldn’t do anything.

p59: =================================
I went there to save you, but you wound up saving me…
I’m so pathetic and lame.

Mm-mm… I was really glad you came.

p60: =================================
You were totally cool.
[sfx]: Hic x2

p61: =================================

p62: =================================
[sign]: Hirano Inn

So that’s why Ishidou-san went home early.
I walked her halfway there, but… She asked me to say hello to everyone.

p63: =================================
Wait a second. You barely told us anything.

You and Rin-chan…
took on Inui’s brother?!

[sfx]: Munch munch
Good job making it back safely.
I’m impressed you can eat at a time like this.

Fushimi-kun, how’d you do it?!
/ Did you get on your hands and knees?!

W--We made them…

Get on their hands and knees!

p64: ===============================
Though it was mostly Ishidou-san.

I put some eel rice balls in a Tupperware container for you.
Oh, thank you.

So then, we’ll see you again in seven years.
You’re riding with us?

p65: =================================
[sfx]: Vroom

[sfx]: Snore
He’s asleep already.

There’s so much stuff I have to put in order…

p66: =================================
What do you think we’ll be doing in seven years?

Well… We’ve got to properly turn pro by then, right?

You said it.

[sfx]: Snore

[sfx]: Ring~

p67: =================================
Good luck on your manga.

[sfx]: Vroom

p68: =================================

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 22 by Dowolf

2014-09-15T19:19:02+00:00

Rin 22

Reserved for RyColaa Scanlations

p1: ============================================
[white text on left]: The Infinity of the Soul
[red text]: Entering the climax of the Kou-no-Mori Festival with a color cover and 66 pages‼!

p2-4: ============================================

p5: ============================================
[sfx]: Yaaawwn

……..

p6: ============================================
But still, that there’s boulder is mighty creepy.

p7: ============================================
Ishidou-san, don’t tell me…
you’re going to that place we went yesterday, with the fence?

p8: ============================================
Huh?!

p9: ============================================
Huh?!

Doesn’t the fence look a little off?
Did someone come in here?

p10: ============================================
……

There are two high tides each day, right?
Maybe… the ceremony took place during the low tide at night.

I—I’m scared…

Huh?!

p11: ============================================
I—Ishidou-san, you’re going up?

If we don’t hurry, the tide will come in.

‼

p12: ============================================
!

*Huff*
*Huff*

Fushimi-kun, be careful. The moss is slippery.

*Huff*
*huff*

*Gasp*
*Wheeze*

p13: ============================================
*Huff*
*Huff*
*Huff*

Th—There’s something in there…
I’m too scared to go any closer…

p14: ============================================
[inset]: HUH?!

I—Ishidou-san?

p15: ============================================
Was this prepared during the night…?
Another doll…

p16-18: ============================================

p19: ============================================
Here, the court ladies would be given food for a number of days.
When they were on the verge of losing their sanity, they would be offered up as sacrifices.

p20: ============================================
Have you ever heard of sharing a meal with a god?
Huh?
It’s not like the god is eating your offering right before your eyes.

p21: ============================================
Once the festival ended, the offering would be removed.
Afterwards…

‼

p22: ============================================
[panel 2, sfx] Munch munch

[pane 4, sfx]: Ahhh

……
By eating the same food as their god, they must have been blessed with the same power and benefits.

p23: ============================================
…….
I—I don’t think I’m going to eat any more mochi today.

Compared to the long history of the Kou-no-Mori Festival, this dark era only lasted for an instant.
However, the despair and anguish experienced by the girls who were sacrificed still clings to this island.

Fushimi-kun, wait over there.

Huh?

I’m just imitating what I see, but I’m going to try.

p24: ============================================
Just like what was done in the era before this island was called “Umehime Island,”
I’m going to try to send my soul over to the other world.

I hope I can reproduce their act.

p25: ============================================
I’m headin’ up ahead. You hang on to this here sword.
R—Roger.

You keep a close eye on Hiroki. Make sure he ain’t tryin’ to do nothin’.

[sfx]: Wahoo!
Bro, pops is back‼

p26: ============================================
Naomichi, nice thing ya got there.

It’s freakin’ heavy‼
A real sword.

Give it here.

p27: ============================================
Bro, Pops left that in my hands. I oughtta be the one carryin’ it.

What about the girl?

p28: ============================================
Shuuhei oughtta be keepin’ an eye on her.
Lemme give him a call.

W—Well… Ishidou, she’s a wary one.
I let my eyes off her for a second, and she done…

YOU LOST HER?!
I—I’m sorry, Nao-chan‼

I’m standin’ out by the sandbank.
She ain’t come back yet.

p29: ============================================
YOU RETARD‼
Your friend’s mighty useless.

I thought a ton o’ things up in advance,
but ain’t nothin’ goin’ like I expected. My plans are worthless!

Umm… We ain’t got much time; let’s hurry to the inner shrine.

Huh? Where’s the court lady?

She done went home already.
Huh?

p30: ============================================
She ain’t yet 100%,
so yer father gave her special dispensation to leave early.

P—Pops…
You ain’t givin’ us one sliver of trust‼
Or rather, it’s Bro you ain’t trustin’.

p31: ============================================
She’s saying something…

Is she chanting? Or singing?

p32: ============================================
I can’t make out her words clearly,
but they have a faintly reassuring sound to them.

But still, it’s taking a long time.

‼
[sfx]: Collapse

p33: ============================================
‘Parently, up till the start of the Showa era, the person in charge’d have to spend all night at the inner shrine, keepin’ watch over the offerin’ and meal.

Don’t’cha think that’s crazy?
To stay all night on this creepy island?

Then good thing we got rid o’ that shitty custom.

p34: ============================================
……..
But still….

This map Pops done gave us’s kinda vague.
[map]: {
[bottom right]: Sandbar
[upper right]: Hime-iwa
[lower left]: Entrance Forbidden (Don’t take this path)
[middle]: Inner Shrine
}

p35: ============================================
*Huff*
*Huff*
*Huff*

*Huff*
*Huff*

………..
Fushimi-kun, are you all right?

I’m fine!

p36: ============================================
I’ve been training myself
in case of an emergency!

[bg]: Wait one second!! / I’ll take you to your room!!
[middle]: How frustrated I was back at Nishigaitsu’s residence spurred me to act!
[bg, lower right]: Wah!
[bg, lower left]: Yes, Nishiguchi-san. Could you get in front of me and get the door?
[bg, lower-lower left]: Roger‼

For a while, I’d even wake up in the middle of the night to drink a whey protein drink.
Wh—What’s that?
I’ll explain later.

p37: ============================================
Fushimi-kun, this isn’t the path we took to get here. Is there a problem?
We’re fine. This is the path those brothers used to leave yesterday.
/ It’s gotta be a shortcut back to the sandbar.
I have a good sense of direction.

Be purged; be cleansed; may all that is good
Be unto you, oh ye myriad gods

[sfx]: Pissed x6

Then I’ll go back first.
‘Kay.

p38: ============================================
The sanbar’ll be gone ‘fore long, so don’t go takin’ too long finishin’ up here.
It is customary to finish by visitin’ the Hime-Iwa before headin’ home.

[sfx]: Ring!

[phone]: Shuuhei / People are leavin’ the island one after another, but Ishidou (and her man) ain’t passed by.

What’s he doin’, casually sendin’ me some picture…
…….

Naomichi, let’s split into two groups on the way home.

p39: ============================================
[map is same as above]

You take the path past the Hime-iwa.
I’ll go take the route Pops said we’re not to enter.

*Gasp*
*Gasp*
*Gasp*

Sorry. I need a break.

*Gasp*
*Gasp*
*Gasp*
Are you all right?
I guess I didn’t train enough.

p40: ============================================
I can walk now.

………
By the way… Did that go well?

……
You don’t trust me?

N—No, it’s not that…
But a normal guy like me can’t sense anything.

It’s your left ear, right?
Huh?

p41: ============================================
Yesterday and today both,
you put your hand up against your left ear.

But in Tokyo, I’m certain you put your hand up against your right ear.

………
Well done seeing that.

p42: ============================================
I mean, people who draw manga are good at observing such things.

I realized I can see better with my left.
“See”?

It feels like it’s entering through my ear, and then I see it with my brain.

I can see the spirits in front of me with my eyes, like normal,
but I can see things not in front of me and phenomena with my ears.

W—We’re getting into territory an average guy can’t understand, huh.
It’s hard to explain intuitively.

p43: ============================================
Well, the path in the sand’s disappearing,
so let’s get…

!

Ah.

p44: ============================================
A—Are you all right?

Yeah…

p45: ============================================
‼

p46: ============================================

p47: ============================================
Let’s go!
Yeah!

Naomichi, ya’ there?
They’re fleein’ right now towards the sandbar.

Give Shuuhei a ring, too.

p48: ============================================
Okay!

p49: ============================================
Wassup? Roger!

Oh, good work today.

Good work.
You waitin’ around for Naomichi?

Nah, nah. I’ve been waiting for y’all.
Nao-chan and Hiroki-kun done gone on ahead.
Huh?‼

They wanted to see the mocha be thrown, or go play pachinko, or somethin’…
Their age, kids just wanna play.

p50: ============================================
Did they properly tidy everythin’ up?
They couldn’t have taken the forbidden path, right?
If they went home without visitin’ the Hime-Iwa, they’re gonna done get cursed.

Now, the tide’s comin’ in mighty fast,
so let’s hurry on across.

I’ll do one last check ‘n make sure there ain’t no one still on the island.
Oh, kid, there ain’t no need.

We’re the last ones.
There ain’t no one left.

p51: ============================================
Huh? That so?
Now, why don’t you come head home with us?

We ain’t comin’ back here for seven years.

……..
We got tons to clean up tomorrow.
[lower right]: I’m comin’ back here an hour from now.
My hips are hurtin’ up a storm.
The hospital is…

p52: ============================================
Ishidou-san, you all right?
*Huff*
Yeah!
*Huff*

We’ve almost made it to the sandbar‼

*Huff*
*Huff*
*Huff*

p53: ============================================

p54: ============================================
‼

p55: ============================================

p56: ============================================
Ouch‼

Naomichi, his cell!

GImme your cell‼

You too, Ishidou‼
I ain’t got one.
You liar‼
I done left it at the Hirano’s.

p57: ============================================
Pops said this here path was only used when the court lady came.

Below the inner shrine, she’d apparently share a farewell cup with her parents.

‼

p58: ============================================
I bought me this here toy. Figured I’d give it a whirl!
[insert, lower right]: A stun gun‼

Ishidou,

You done entered a forbidden path. You ain’t got no right to complain ‘bout what happens to you.

p59: ============================================
…….
You don’t do nothin’ to Fushimi-kun.

We’re goin’ to the shrine, or the boulder, or… Somwhere.

The boulder’s way closer.
Fushimi-kun, absolutely do not move from this spot.

p60: ============================================
No matter what…
Do not peek!

p61: ============================================
*Huff*
*Huff*
*Huff*
*Huff*

I skinned my knee…
I need a tissue…

!

*Huff*
*Huff*

*Huff*
*Huff*

p62: ============================================
Take this as your souvenir of the island.

WHAAT?!!
I—I can’t! It’s forbidden to take even a single branch, or a blade of grass, or a pebble!

Don’t worry. I’m saying it’s fine.
[inset]: Here.
Wh—What sort of logic is that?!!

*Huff*
*Huff*

p63: ============================================
*Huff*
*Huff*
*Huff*

p64: ============================================
[top two segments of container]: Feel free to use one.
[bottom of the container]: Five minutes

[inset]: *Heart Pounding*

p65: ============================================
[container]: Feel

p66: ============================================
[sfx, last panel]: *Heart Pounding*

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 21 by Dowolf

2014-08-22T22:10:44+00:00

Rin chapter 21
*for use by RyColaa Scanlations

p1: =================================

p2: =================================
Oh all ye myriad gods…

p3: =================================
We humbly prayest
you partake of our offering.

p4: =================================

p5: =================================
I can’t friggin’ believe Ishidou’s really sittin’ right here in our darn living room!!
[bg]: {
You’re disgusting.

You make me sick.
Just go kill yourself.
}

And now ain’t she a pretty sight in that shrine maiden getup.

Naomichi, anyone ever tell ya this?

Custom has it that court ladies don’t wear nothin’ under their skirts.

Huh?!

p6: =================================
She’s-She’s not wearing panties…?

p7: =================================
That chick done run off without even lookin’ at us.

You’re int’restin’…

I wanna defile that bitch,
then fuck her up.

p8: =================================
Mr. Priest?

You made a mistake during the prayer earlier, right?

Huh?!

I thought so.

p9: =================================
Y—You…
Oh, no; I don’t really know prayers that well. I mean, I am just a substitute.

It was just a feeling I had.
A—A feeling?!

But it’s fine. Nobody realized you erred.

Only the gods noticed, I’m sure.
I—I see.

p10: =================================
There’s a pretty large crowd, huh.
Well, the god-sending ceremony is the climax of the Kou-no-Mori Festival.
But I doubt Ishidou-san’s enjoying all the attention.

There they are!

p11: =================================
Ohhhhhh! She looks so good dressed as a shrine maiden!!

For someone who was suddenly chosen as substitute, she got really into it.
She looks like a regular old shrine maiden.

p12: =================================
The shrine maiden costume fits her perfectly...
No; rather…
Maybe it’s that something about how I imagine shrine maidens fits Ishidou-san to a T?

I wonder…
The word “shrine maiden” can be written with characters meaning “The Child of God.”
Here he goes again…

p13: =================================
The Child of God…

The Hand of God
The Left of God
Drops of God
The God Seven

Well, I guess the word “God” is thrown around a lot these days…

p14: =================================
That was shocking, when the priest started swinging the sword.
What is this supposed to be purifying, I wonder.

p15: =================================
Were this a regular ceremony, that would be a mystery.

However, that sword was passed down in the Inui Family, the ones in charge of Umihime Island.

Perhaps… that sword has drawn the blood of numerous court ladies!

p16: =================================

p17: =================================

p18: =================================
A boat?

Ain’t you a fisherman?
I—I’m just a ‘prentice…

p19: =================================
So just make sure no one finds out.
Right ‘bout now, everyone’s pickin’ up mochi in the municipal field.

H—however…
If I done take the boat out on my own, Papa’s gonna kill me.

Junki, you still ain’t never slept with a woman, right?
Huh?

You shut your mouth and listen t’ what I say, you’re gonna have a heckuva good time.

p20: =================================
T’ keep things from goin’ down like they did seven years back,
I’mma need a boat.

…

There’s a shrine maiden out there who ain’t wearin’ nothin’ under her skirts what’s waitin’ for ya.
She—She’s not wearin’ panties?

p21: =================================
Thank you for all your hard work.
[sfx]: Bow
[inset, near Rin]: It was nothing.

You weren’t much for doin’ it,
but you did a mighty fine job.

Well, after all you folks bowed your head to me…
And I figured maybe you’d actually commit seppuku, ma’am.

And the food you done treated us t’ yesterday was mighty delicious.
Ya had blowfish sashimi and fried blowfish.

We’ll be countin’ on you again come this afternoon.
Yer gonna be followin’ the priest t’ Umihime Island and performin’ a ceremony there.

p22: =================================
Oh, don’t your mama run the perm shop?

Ah, yes, she does.
The perm shop?

Maybe I’ll head down there sometime soon.
/ Gotta go thank yer mama.

But raisin’ a girl without a man around the house’s tough. Yer mama’s a mighty fine woman.
And this li’l ol’ lady’s always wanted to try havin’ dreadlocks.

She was raised just by her mother…?

Oh, Fushimi-kun!
Where’s everyone else?

p23: =================================
They went to Mt. Koujin.
I was going to go run after them.
You went to check out the stalls?

Yeah. I was trying to find something that’d be a good souvenir for this island,
but I couldn’t find anything, so I got this.
[bag]: Happy Three Kingdoms

Oh! Maybe I should go, too. I’ve still got some time before I have to go to Umihime Island.
You wanna go, Akane-chan?
I’ve gotta be watchin’ over the house.
And I’m tired o’ standin’ on my feet.

p24: =================================
I really don’t like looking like this. I stand out so much.
It’s kind of fresh, personally. It’s not often you get to walk alongside someone dressed as a shrine maiden.

I’m not a shrine maiden.
I’m a court lady.
Oh, right, yeah.

[sfx]: Heart pounding

…….
They’ve been talking to me a lot since yesterday.

Who?

p25: =================================
The court ladies who went over to Umihime Island.

…..
Y—You can see them?

Yes.
They’re all around us right now.

Q—Quit it.
That’s too scary, even as a joke.

p26: =================================
Don’t worry. I’m protecting everyone so no one gets possessed!

Huh?!

Some of them were happy when they crossed over to Umihime Island…
because they were dying for the sake of the village.

p27: =================================
[sfx]: Ringgg

Nishiguchi / We’re at Matagi-san. Where are you?

p28: =================================
There’s always a breeze here, huh?
It feels nice.
I can’t believe there was a dark side to all this, one with human sacrifice.
It’s true. Of that we can be certain.

Oh, Ishidou-san.

Last night,
you said the Kou-no-Mori Festival didn’t originally involve human sacrifice. What was it like before then?

p29: =================================
Trees…
They provide food, fire, tools,
/ clothes, and homes to people…

The ancients were extremely thankful to them…
And because they respected them, they didn’t take any more lives than necessary.

“Lives”?

A soul dwells in every tree, every drop of water, every stone.

p30: =================================
Wah~~~! I love stuff like that~~. It’s like something out of a Ghibli movie!!
Though my favorite film is “My Neighbor Yamada-kun.”

A soul dwells in everything: a primitive belief.
Then the origins of the festival must truly lie around the Joumon era.
I want to listen to Ishidou-san speak, not you.

Did the people back then desire a festival
so they could have a dialogue with those souls?

…..
It was about reincarnation.

p31: =================================
They prayed that the souls of everything they had touched, everything that blessed them, was sent to the other world,
and that those souls would be reincarnated once more back in this world.

Long ago, eons before the island was called Umihime Island,
people would go there to pray before the Snake’s Head.

Mmm… Umihime Isalnd is known as the Entrance to the Spirit Realm.
Such a ritual would be fitting.
[sfx]: Pissed off

The flesh is nothing more than a vessel for the soul.

p32: =================================
Through death and resurrection,
every soul circulates eternally between this world and that one!

That was the theme of Sawamura Eichi’s TORUS!!

p33: =================================
That would be the Buddhist worldview of the circle of transmigration.
Though people may die, they will be reborn.

That would certainly be a masterpiece.
Too bad we never got to read it.

p34: =================================
Fushimi-kun, you think we’re ever going to write something that grand?
Well~~~.
Right now, I’m predominantly focused on more erotic stuff, so…

It was to be grand and majestic, but also personal.

Huh?

It wasn’t going to be something you could just sit in front of your desk and think up,
nor something that smelled only of paper and ink.

p35: =================================
The old man in the glasses…
was aware of all the lives he had lived as so many different people.

?!

What? How interesting!!
/ You have to tell me more!!

I’m sorry. I have to get going.

WHAAAT?!!
I have to go to Umihime Island for the ceremony; what about all of you?
No, thanks. That island’s scary.
And my muscles can’t take much more.

p36: =================================
Rin-chan, what about those brothers?
I’ll be fine. There’ll be plenty of adults all around me.
Let’s meet again afterwards, when we’re sprinkling mochi on the public grounds.

…But still, you gotta love seeing a girl in a shrine maiden outfit.
Certainly.

[sfx]: Stare

p37: =================================
Ishidou-san, what is it?

Take this as your souvenir of the island.

WHAAT?!!
I—I can’t! It’s forbidden to take even a single branch, or a blade of grass, or a pebble!

Don’t worry. I’m saying it’s fine.
[inset]: Here.
Wh—What sort of logic is that?!!

p38: =================================
[inset]: Then I’ll see you later.

A pebble, for a souvenir?
Isn’t that bad, Fushimi-kun?
Don’t come running to me if you get cursed.

……..

p39: =================================
But still, that girl truly has tremendous talent.
Wasn’t there still more you wanted to ask, Taki-kun?
Yeah…

Did I really have a past life?
I want to ask what my past self did.
It’s so romantic~.

To be blunt,
I want to ask whether I should keep doing manga, or should I take on the family business?

Hmm… There are certainly a thousand and one things I’d like to ask.

p40: =================================
Well? What do you want to ask about?!
Ghosts? Ancient Culture? The mystery of the pyramids?!

Yes, I would certainly like to shine light on the mysteries of the world…
But I want to begin by asking…
“When will I get a girlfriend?”!

That would be your question.
What about you, Fushimi-kun?
M—Me? I…

p41: =================================
Sorry. I’m going to take a peek in the local museum of history and crafts.
I’m looking for traces of thysía.

Oh, I thought I’d head up to the waterfall.

Then we’ll all head off on our own?
/ I’m going to head back to the inn and have Nishi-chan give me a massage.
WHAAAAAT?!!

What about you, Fushimi-kun?

Oh, I’ll go wander around the street stalls, or something

Okay. Let’s all meet up on the public grounds at half-past four!

p42: =================================
With that, let the people of each ancient family go to their respective holy grounds!!

p43: =================================
My, he done looks like a crook.
Japanese blades are really dangerous.
[sfx]: Whispering

Takai~~!
[inset]: Wassup?

Tsuji-kun!
I heard Ishidou was dressed up as the shrine maiden.

They practically begged Rin-chan to be the substitute.
They done almost cried, even.

My old man was talkin’ with some of his fishin’ buddies.
They were sayin’ she’s way better than the previous court lady, and maybe the prettiest one in history!

……
Wow. Was the previous court lady that pretty?

p44: =================================
‘Parently. But she’s done passed away.

Listen. Pop’s on the executive committee this year, so he’s darn busy.
Once the ceremony at the Hime-Iwa’s all wrapped up, he oughtta dash straight off the island and head towards the municipal grounds.

p45: =================================
Then, the only folks headin’ to the Inner Shrine
will be the priest, the court lady, and us, brother.

The Inner Shrine?

They shut out all the tourists from seein’ that place. It’s where they offer the final prayers.

p46: =================================
There she is!

p47: =================================
I look forward to working with you!

!!

p48: =================================
What? The original court lady recovered?!

We gave her an IV, and she done got her spirits back!

She’s got mighty fine endurance, as you’d expect from an unladylike girl who drives a dump truck!
I—I see.
Well, Rin-chan’s probably relived.

[inset]: Heave-ho.
After forcin’ her to bear that burden for me, I’m gonna have to fix her up somethin’ mighty nice.

p49: =================================
How about it, Nishigaitsu-sensei?
We’ve come all the way here, so let’s invite Rin-chan to go to the street stalls with us?!

You just don’t want to massage me anymore, do you?
N—No, of course that’s not it…

Well, that’s fine.
I want to eat the soul food of Caribbean street stalls: Jerk Chicken.

*Rumble*

*Rumble*
*Rumble*

Did that girl done leave her bag here?
Wait, did I escort her this mornin’ to the community center with only the clothes on her back?
[inset]: Tee-hee

p50: =================================
But still, do you think we can cross today, too?
There’s a lot less people here to see than I thought.
Some have scattered to all the other holy grounds.
I gotta go poop.

In the end, I wound up coming.

p51: =================================
If you want to know what has gotten you so excited,
go to Umihime island.

?!

p52: =================================
I thought you’d come.
!

Uh?
Huh?

p53: =================================

p54-55: =================================

p56: =================================
Brr, it’s cold!!
Aiiee!!
This is awful bad!!

[inset]: Dammit. / It’s like this today, too…
I really don’t want to do this.

The court lady this mornin’ was such a pretty thing,
it’s kind of a shame.
There’s nothing here to regret.

I’ll be happy if we can get this festival off without a hitch.

p57: =================================
Nao-chan, the plan’s wasted.
[sfx]: Pissed off

Want me to go call Junki, tell him not t’ send out a boat?!

Tch. Make the call!!

Too bad. The guy was pretty pumped up his own self.

Wait.
Huh?

p58: =================================
Ahh!!

The boat goes as scheduled.
Tell him t’ wait fer my signal!

p59: =================================
Ishidou-san,
why…?

If you don’t follow close behind me,
you’ll get soaked.

p60: =================================
[box]: To Be Continued in the October issue.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 20 by Dowolf

2014-07-21T18:41:49+00:00

Rin 20

*for RyColaa Scanlations

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p5: ============================================

p6: ============================================
R—Rin-chan, did you see something?

p7: ============================================
Huh?!
Wh—Where are you going?!
Can we go that way?

Fushimi-kun.
Yeah.

p8: ============================================
That boulder really creeped me out.
I can’t believe it naturally wound up looking like a human face.
Mmmmmm.

I can’t say it didn’t look like a face, but that sort of thing is like a Rorschach test.

A Rorsch-what?
They’re inkblot pictures used during psychological analysis.
Look it up later.

p9: ============================================
More importantly… Unlike Matagi-san and Otaki-san,
/ this island feels gloomy. It’s weighing on my mind.

p10: ============================================
There are stone steps? Out here?
They look pretty old.
Maybe there’s something up top?

p11: ============================================
But there’s a fence here…
That means we’re not allowed in.

A place we’re not allowed to enter, on an island you can only go to once every seven years?

Sounds fun.
Let’s head up a bit and get a picture.

No! Don’t‼

p12: ============================================
Something strange will come and take you home.

Huh?!

Didn’t you see the altar at the heart of the Hime-Iwa?

p13: ============================================
Yeah… Now that you mention it, wasn’t there a doll up above the mocha?

That food, which the court lady bore on her head, was an offering…

A sacrifice to the gods.

But long ago, in a certain era…

p14: ============================================
The court lady herself was the offering…
The sacrifice to the gods!

?!

p15: ============================================
‼

p16: ============================================
T—Taki-kun….

Weren’t you listenin’?

p17: ============================================
I told y’all that if I ever done see yer ugly mugs again, I’d kill ya!

p18: ============================================
If you think you can kill us, then go ahead and try!

Huh?!

p19: ============================================
If you lay so much as a darn finger on either them two folks behind me,
I’ll erase both you brothers.

p20: ============================================
Sorry, but who da hell do ya think I am?

What ‘bout you? Who da hell do ya think I am?

p21: ============================================
It felt like the air around us
was being pressed by some force of Ishidou-san’s.

p22: ============================================
Rumble
/ Rumble

…..
Tch. My old man?

If I’m right, yer a girl at Naomichi’s school.
So just you wait.

Are you all right?
Yeah.

p23: ============================================
Ishidou-san just saved
me and Taki-kun both.

Rin-chan!

You’re late!
I was worried sick!
I’m so sorry!

The tide’s coming up, so let’s hurry back!
Higeta-kun already went back on his own.

p24: ============================================
What?! You ran into him again?!

But this time, it was only the elder brother.

Now that you mention it, how’d he even show up there?

Thank goodness I wasn’t there.

p25: ============================================
Fushimi-kun, you were scared, right?
W—Well….

Yeah, I was scared…

But I never would’ve thought Ishidou-san had that side of her.

Fushimi-kun!

p26: ============================================
It’s fine.
I’ll protect you.
Huh?

I’ll keep you safe, Fushimi-kun.

p27: ============================================
[sign]: Hirano Inn

p28: ============================================
Whaaat?! That’s what the doll above the mochi meant?!
So scary.
I—I’m getting goosebumps.
No way no how am I going back there.

So, the practice of human offering, over time, became a doll offering?

I was right. The Kou-no-mori Festival does have a blood-soaked history…
as an event celebrating a cursed god.

p29: ============================================
Damn you! Why’d you slip out by yourself?‼
I’ll tear your ligaments!
B—But I can’t swim‼

I wonder what was on the other side of that fence.

If that brother was in there,
then maybe there’s something there the family in charge doesn’t want anyone to know…

I definitely had an unpleasant feeling about it.

p30: ============================================
It seems like people haven’t been offered up for a really long time,
so I’m not even sure if the families in charge know the truth.

……..
There must have been some other reason the brother was there.

What reason would that be?

p31: ============================================
Akane-chan, durin’ the last festival, wasn’t there someone what done died on that island?

Oh‼

The court lady fell into the sea and died!

p32: ============================================
Whaat?‼
I was little, so I don’t know exactly what happened,
but she was someone pretty enough to be chosen as Miss Umihime…

Miss Umihime….

She was the youngest daughter of Oouchi-san, who runs the electronics store.

Ma’am, ya sure yer fine with givin’ us this here feast?
It’s fine, it’s fine.
I’ve got some blowfish, too, so eat up.

p33: ============================================
The weather that day was pretty stormy, too.
The ceremony on Umehime Island went long, and the sandbar done disappeared.

The waves were crestin’ high, and while they were preparin’ a ship,
somethin’ went wrong,
/ and she fell from the south cliffs.

She was left behind on Umihime Island? Alone?

The Inui’s eldest son was s’possedly there, too.
That one made it out safely.

‼

p34: ============================================
Huh?! Nii-chan, you met with Ishidou?!
Yeah. She was up there with them guys from this morning.

p35: ============================================
What?!
They ain’t learned nothin’! They just keeps comin’ back.

But o’ course you roughed ‘em up, right, Nii-chan?

……..
No…

That Ishidou chick’s got pluck.

Yeah… That bitch’s got a pretty face, but there ain’t nothin’ can be done ‘bout that attitude‼
[bg]: {
You’re disgusting.

You make me sick.
Just go kill yourself.
}

p36: ============================================
Whoa! Nii-chan, that light was red‼

…………

Tell ya the truth,
I don’t mind chicks like that.

p37: ============================================
It could have been the work of the cursed god who devours humans.

For the Kou-no-mori Festival, the three ancient families draw lots,
There he goes again.
and then the court lady is chosen from the women in the winning family’s region…

In other words, elements of the festival’s origins in thysía have been passed on to this day.

Shut the door! It’s cold.
I’ve had enough of your stories!

p38: ============================================
Higeta-san, I think you’re making a grave misunderstanding.

Huh?

The Kou-no-Mori Festival does not have its routes in human sacrifice.

???
That was something tacked on later.

I may not know the details of the Kou-no-Mori Festival’s genesis,
but based on the oral history conveyed for generations, there were periods when the festival wasn’t held.

p39: ============================================
Like I said, its proper form wasn’t conveyed.

What do you mean?

………

Come to think of it, Higeta-kun,
didn’t you say there were a number of ancient religious tools excavated on Umihime Island?

Yes. The oldest are from the Yayoi and even Joumon eras…

All over the world, holy lands often tend to have been considered holy for eons.

p40: ============================================
What I sensed…

was something from an era long before Umihime Island was called by its present name…
Back then, that large boulder was called “The Snake’s Head.”

p41: ============================================
A snake’s?
Well, I can’t say I don’t see it.
There are fairy tales of serpents that lived there.

A mystical path that arises from the sea, only to vanish…
To the ancient people, it felt like a snake.

Their poisoned fangs can kill a man,
and they can shed their skin to renew themselves.

The snake represents life and death—the soul.

p42: ============================================
Do you understand, Taki-kun?

The old man in the sunglasses wanted to draw a manga about that theme in his last days.

p43: ============================================
‼

Torus…..

p44: ============================================
Taurus… You mean the magazine?

You know Sawamura Eichi, right?
Of course I do. How wouldn’t I know the name of the giant of manga?

Well, the final, mysterious word he wrote down in his diary was “Torus.”

Rin-chan said that that’s the title of the manga he was trying to write at the end of his life!

…….
Whaa?!

p45: ============================================
I—I need to know what kind of manga it would’ve been‼

Torus….
To be honest, I haven’t been thinking about it much lately…

I’ve just been so focused in drawing erotic manga….
Sh—Shoot. Come to think of it, I still haven’t come up with any new material….

Rin-chan, I gotta get goin’.
My home’s pretty far off.
Yeah. I need ta go, too.

p46: ============================================
Rin-chan, you’re going home already? Don’t you live nearby?!
I want to hear more!
Then tomorrow, I’ll pick up where I left off.

Thanks for the food, ma’am.
Come along again tomorrow now. I’ll give you youngin’s a proper feast after the god-sendin’ ceremony tomorrow.

The God-sendin’ ceremony’s the climax of the Kou-no-Mori Festival, y’know.

Ishidou-san, thanks for everything today.
No problem. See you tomorrow.

p47: ============================================
!

I always decorate the place with sasanquas durin’ the Kou-no-Mori Festival,
but this year I done put out some lilies on a whim.

I bet Nishigaitsu-sensei loves lilies!

She decorated the whole living room with ‘em.

I would hate that!

p48: ============================================
Oh, I remember.
So those are lilies.

Are—Are you all right?

There were also some at the publishing house when I first met you, Fushimi-kun.

I just don’t feel that good right now.
/ I’m sure I’ll feel better soon.

p49: ============================================
Huh? There were?
Yeah. I remember them.

Lilies….

p50: ============================================
So then, it’s about time we got some sleep.
Huh? You don’t want to hear my hundred (true) stories?
Dammit, I’ll seriously tear your ligaments.

I want to wake up early and go back to the waterfall.

p51: ============================================
If you want to know what has gotten you so excited,
go to Umihime island.

What did you mean, Yassan?
Personally, I just don’t understand…

If he shows up in my dreams,
I’ll file my complaints.

p52: ============================================

p53: ============================================
You’re normally not allowed to come in here,
but this waterfall is my absolute favorite.

Of all the fourty-eight waterfalls,
this is the most elegant and beautiful.

p54: ============================================
Yuri-sama said that, although the great waterfall is a male deity,
this waterfall is a goddess.

Taki-kun?!

p55: ============================================
Did I dream that weird dream because he said he wanted to go to the waterfall?
Morning.

p56-57: ============================================
……
At long last, the final day of the Kou-no-mori Festival.

How are things going to go today?

During the morning, the Shinto priest will visit each of the three ancient families and say a ritual prayer.
/ In the afternoon, each of the families will go to their respective holy grounds and send home the gods.

In the end, everyone gathers on the municipal grounds. The finale is a mochi-scattering ceremony.

p58: ============================================
Good morning!

Oh! Ishidou-san.
Is that your uniform?!

The old lady said that the god-sending ceremony is the climax of the Kou-no-Mori Festival,
/ so I thought I should try to look nice.

p59: ============================================
How prudent for one so young.

And what’s with your sweatshirt?
Could you two please just get changed all ready?

I’m sorry, Rin-chan! The bus was late.

Oh! Akane-chan, you’re wearing your uniform, too!

Let’s go say hello to the old lady.
‘Kay.

p60: ============================================
What about the Komatsu’s girl?
Ain’t she livin’ in Oosaka now?

There’s the Murakami’s Yuu-chan.
She done quit school and ain’t doin’ nothin’ with her life.
She ain’t left her room in weeks.
And the Okuda’s daughters have all left the island.
How weak…

Good morning.
What’s wrong, ma’am?

The court lady’s been stuck in bed with a fever o’ 38 degrees!
Huh?!

p61: ============================================
We’re all rushin’ about tryin’ to find someone to take her place!
If we can’t find one, it’d be embarrassin’ as one of the ancient familes!

This old lady’d have to commit seppuku and go apologize to her ancestors‼
[inset]: Whaaat?!

No, not just the old lady. The whole Hirano family’d have to commit seppuku‼

The court lady this year has to be from this region, right?

[sfx]: Stare…

Where d’you two live?

p62: ============================================
Huh?

It’s cold…

p63: ============================================
Why the heck are we waitin’ outside?
It’s retarded.

What order’s the priest visitin’ every which where?
We’re first.
/ Then comes Wada, and finally Hirano.

Oh! They’re here!

Hm?

p64: ============================================
[box]: To be continued in the September issue

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 19 by Dowolf

2014-06-23T02:44:01+00:00

Rin 19

*for Rycolaa Scans

p1: =============================================
[right sidebar]: I’ll draw every inch of you.

p2: =============================================

p3: =============================================

p4: =============================================
The sandbar only shows itself twice a day, at low tide.
And at this season, only for an hour at a time.

Only an hour?

It’s a good seven or eight thousand meters away…
If we went over, I’m not sure we could get back in time.

Y—Yeah, you’re right.

Low tide today’s supposed to be at 3:30.
Guess we gotta wait five hours.

p5: =============================================
Nishiguchi-san, look out. It’s the guys from yesterday.
Huh?!

p6: =============================================
L—Let’s run.
I don’t think they noticed us.
But it’s still clearly dangerous.

Let’s just act natural
and walk off to the left.
Y—Yeah.

p7: =============================================
Ahh‼

Hm?

Oh!

p8: =============================================
Hold up, dammit‼

We’ve been discovered‼
Shit‼

p9: =============================================
C’mon‼

Huff

Huff

Huff

p10: =============================================
Huff
Huff
Huff

‼

Ahhhhhhh‼

Idiot!

p11: =============================================
‼

p12: =============================================

p13: =============================================
Ouch‼
What just happened to my body?

If I landed on asphalt, something’s got to be broken.
Crunch

Ah!

p14: =============================================
Ahhhhhhh!

p15: =============================================
Enough of yer damn moanin’, ya bastard‼

What are ya t’ Ishidou?!

p16: =============================================
Wh—What am I…?
Just a friend…

Fucking hell. They got away.
Bro, what about him?
Wanna make him clean up the damn place for us?

Thump / Thump

p17: =============================================
We gotta get four-eyes back out here, so….

So why don’t we beat the crap outta our captive,
then done take a picture o’ him like we did with the street venders yesterday?

No, umm….
Shut yo trap and get in‼
I—I’m just, err….

p18: =============================================
Now wait right there‼

What sort of man aiming to write shonen manga
wouldn’t save his friends?
I do own every volume of One Piece.

p19: =============================================
!

I’m terribly sorry!

p20: =============================================
Please forgive us!
Look at me like this!

p21: =============================================
Bro, that’s Dad’s car what’s drivin’ up‼

What a pain…

Get outta here ‘fore you change your mind!
You’re lucky you ain’t dead right now‼

p22: =============================================
I see your mugs again, you’re goin’ home in body bags.

[sign]: Hirano Inn

p23: =============================================
Huh….? Is everyone all right?

M—Miraculously, we’re all unharmed.
My apology was styled perfectly.
I do own every volume of Dogesen.

What about you, Fushimi-kun?

I—I’m fine, too, I guess…

p24: =============================================
I was thrown to the ground, but we were on sand.
And I was wearing a down jacket.

………….

Maybe we should call the police, or something.

Nah; even if we make a big deal out of things… It’s all over now.

But still, I’m proud of you for going back.
Taki-kun told me to…
Well, it wasn’t like we could leave Fushimi-kun by himself.
And nice job getting on your hands and knees like that.

p25: =============================================
I—I’m sorry.

Endurance is a manga artist’s capital.
This is what happens when you don’t regularly train.

You bastard! You’re the one who ran off by yourself‼

Well, why don’t we change things up and have lunch?
It’ll be my treat--I brought a credit card.

How about the shop nearby the lady running the inn recommended?
You’re coming, too?

p26: =============================================
I—I’ll pass. I’m not really hungry.

It’s hard to get back on your feet…..

p27: =============================================
I’ve never really been in any fights, sibling ones notwithstanding.
I never thought, coming here, that I’d run into this.

It’s like all the scenery on the island suddenly changed….

Fuck Matagi-san!
Fuck Otaki-san!
Fuck Umihime!

Fuck God‼

!

p28: =============================================
I wasn’t very hungry either,
but I bought some bread. You want some?

………..

It’s from the store where I work.
But it’s just an old cozy place owned by a grandpa and grandma.

p29: =============================================
Mm…. It’s good!

Really?
Is this ogura and margarine?!

Ogura and margarine are the soul foods of people from Aichi‼

Huh? Really?
I guarantee you that’s where the elderly couple got their idea.

Oh, sorry; I forgot to buy a drink….
But I did get a mandarin… You want it?

A mandarin?

p30: =============================================
Oh yeah; the two of us ate mandarins together back at Nishigaitsu-sensei’s house, too.

Oh, thanks.

p31: =============================================
Why is it…
Why do I feel so satisfied when I’m with Ishidou-san?

p32: =============================================
You’re not going to Umihime Island?

Nope. I really don’t want to go anywhere near there.

Why would Ishidou-san feel that way….?

What about you, Fushimi-kun?

M—Me? I…

Ummmmmm…..
I see your mugs again, you’re goin’ home in body bags.

p33: =============================================
Those brothers are from the family in charge of Umihime Island, right?
Looks like it.

………

If you want to know what has gotten you so excited,
go to Umihime island.

Gulp

I—I thought maybe I’d sneak in, or something….
……..

p34: =============================================
You’re sure eating a lot.
And he’s casually eating even more expensive food than Nishigaitsu-sensei’s.
He’s got a royal seafood platter….

Oh, I’ve seen this guy on TV a lot lately.

Our Father in Heaven protects us.
[top]: Ryukyu’s strongest medium, playing his message of healing on the shamisen.
[bottom]: Spiritual Master – [the name is cut off]

I wonder if Rin-chan’ll wind up like that herself someday.
No… Rin-chan really doesn’t want to become like that.

p35: =============================================
Huh?

Rin-chan, I never knew you were a medium!

p36: =============================================
Stop it, Higeta-kun.
That’s a secret on this island.

I want to draw a horror manga that’s beyond anything the world has seen.

There’ll be ghosts, youkai, UFO’s, elements from ancient culture…
Doesn’t that stuff just get you excited?‼

Please, let me tell you my story!

p37: =============================================
I am not a tool to satisfy your curiosity.

It’s nearly low tide.
What’ll we do?

What do we do…?
If we run into them again, I think they’ll really kill us.

p38: =============================================
We have to go, right?!
If we don’t go to Umihime Island now, we won’t have another chance for seven years!

p39: =============================================
The path’s…..

p40: =============================================
incomplete….

One of the people from the inn told me that,
since there’s been so many typhoons this year, the sand’s been washed away, so no sandbar.
And it’s been raining since yesterday.

I don’t think we can cross….

If you take one step off the sandbar, the sea around it’s dozens of meters deep.
/ And the current’s fast. Even an adult might drown in it, if he screwed up.

p41: =============================================
Dammit…
If we can’t cross, what happens to the ceremony?

We can’t done have an accident. No observers will be allowed to cross.
However, someone from the ancient family must make their way across to handle the ceremony…

p42: =============================================
Wah‼
It’s cold‼

Pops, it ain’t happenin’‼
We ain’t crossin’ this without boots‼

Mm…..
Perhaps this is the result of global warming.
This ain’t never happened before.
Even Venice, the capital of water, will submerge soon.

All the big adults are just sittin’ around.
Bitchin’ and moanin’ won’t get anything done.
And it’s rainin’, too.

p43: =============================================
I just gotta put the rice cakes there, right?
I’ll just take the court lady there and back.

Hiroki‼

Don’t do what you did 7 years ago, even if it costs you your life!
…….

p44: =============================================
Tch. You retard.

It’s so cold.
Like I’d do anything with this fugly…..
Freakin’ Umippi’s hotter than her.

Maybe we should done wait a bit longer?
No; the tide will soon begin to rise.
Even if the way is wet, he must get movin’….

Oooh, it’s chilly….
I wish we could do something about this rain.

It’ll stop soon.

p45: =============================================
Rin-chan‼

And to think you said you didn’t want to come. What changed your mind?

p46: =============================================
There was the incident this morning.
I guess I was worried.

Rin-chan, what do you think?
Doesn’t Umihime Island have a bload-soaked history of thysía?

p47: =============================================
I dunno…..

Rin-chan, did ya see somethin’?

There’s no way anyone can cross without a raincoat and boots~.

p48: =============================================
It’s fine. We can cross!

p49: =============================================

p50: =============================================
Hey, wait!

Ishidou!

p51: =============================================

p52: =============================================
It was such a mysterious sight.

Waves aren’t supposed to all be the same shape.
Some are small, while others are long.

And some are large enough to mercilessly cover the whole path.

However…..

p53: =============================================
Ishidou-san walked quickly at times,

and occasionally stood still,

but never seemed like she was in a rush
while the distance between her and the island grew ever smaller.

p54: =============================================
It was like she already knew what kind of waves would come.

……

p55: =============================================
Is this the time to just stand around watching?
If a high school girl can so easily cross, then so can we. Let’s go!
You’re taking charge again?

We’re goin’, too!

Ah—the spectators are startin’ to…
We have no choice; there’s no time. We’ll force our way!

p56: =============================================
Wah‼
Eeek‼

Aiieee‼

Are you all right, Umippi?!

Shit! I just had this cleaned, too.

You look like you’re terrified.
I—I can’t swim.
…….

p57: =============================================
I bet Ishidou-san’s Converse All-Stars aren’t even wet.

When did it stop raining?
It’s just like Rin-chan said.

p58: =============================================
Damn. My boots are all soaked.
I’m soaked up to my shirttails.
And heck, Higeta-san, why are you wearing a suit?

p59: =============================================
Amazing! There’s giant boulders all over this island.
I never knew it was like this here.
So the boulders are the object of belief.

p60: =============================================
Ancient religious artifacts have also been excavated from this island.

I wonder if the shintai, the Hime-Iwa, or Princess Boulder, is on the other side of that torii.

Huh? Where’s Ishidou-san…..?

Oh, it looks like the ceremony’s over already.

p61: =============================================

p62: =============================================
It’s OK. You can come out now!

*Sigh*
He must’ve really scared you, huh.

Little time remains before the sandbar vanishes.
Let’s take a quick look at what’s here.

p63-64: =============================================

Wh—What’s this weird-shaped rock…?
/ It engenders such a strange ambience.
It’s no weirder than your face…

I—I’m getting goosebumps.

p65: =============================================
Oh, Rin-chan!

p66: =============================================
[box]: To be continued in the August issue.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 18 by Dowolf

2014-05-24T01:29:12+00:00

Rin 18
*For RyColaa scanlations

p1: ==========================================

p2: ==========================================
[sign]: Hirano Inn

[sign]: Hirano Inn

p3: ==========================================
Let here be made clean; let here be made pure…
Together, with all the myriad gods…..

Wh… What in the world are they doing?

p4: ==========================================
It’s a ceremony to welcome a god!
?

They are inviting here Otaki-san, one of the gods of the holy grounds,
and will entertain him for three days.

Today, they welcome him….
/ Tomorrow is the high festival…..
/ / And on the final day, they will see him off…..
Thus comprises the three-day-long Kou-no-Mori Festival!

p5: ==========================================
He is within.

Who’s “within”?
The god.
Huh?

p6: ==========================================
With that, until the god is sent off in a ceremony two days hence,
none may pass that sliding door, nor peek within.

There’s a god in there…..
At least, that’s the setting.
May my work be turned into a Hollywood movie.

p7: ==========================================
Th—The room right next to the one we’re in is a room for a god. That’s amazing….

By the way, there’s less rooms for guests now,
so I’ll be sharing your room with you.
I—I’m in a room with you, Higeta-san?‼

Let us present to each other
(true) ghost stories until the dead of night.

……….
So, this is going on at each of the three families in charge of one of the holy grounds?

p8: ==========================================
[sign]: Inui

My leg’s fallen asleep…. Do I gotta put up with this shit for three whole days?

[sfx]: Yawn

p9: ==========================================
This is retarded.
Why do we keep followin’ this stupid superstition once every seven years?!

Naomichi, once this is done, we’re headin’ back out.

G—Got it.

p10: ==========================================
[sign]: Takoyaki / 6 for 300 yen

[sign]: Yakisoba

[sign]: JERK CHICKEN / Jerk Chicken / 600 Yen / *Beer / *All kinds of rum‼

Wow! They’ve got jerk chicken! I love jerk chicken‼
I guess the neighborhood association’s been hard at work building things up this year.
I was scornful, but this has proven more fun than I anticipated.
Heck, he’s just hanging out with us like he’s one of the gang.

p11: ==========================================
Is your fever gone?
Yeah.

Thanks for the picture you texted me.
The waterfall was really pretty, huh.
Otaki-san, was it?

Taki-kun got pretty interested in it.
He stayed behind by himself to keep staring at it.

And Ishidou-san, maybe you shouldn’t push yourself too hard today.
Yeah.

p12: ==========================================
[sign]: No Cars Permitted
Eeek!
Why’s there a car here?!
I’m scared!

Tch. If y’all take yer sweet little time gettin’ out of the way on such a narrow road, maybe I should just done run y’all over.

!

Ishidou!

p13: ==========================================
She’s a girl at my school, same age as me.
She transferred here back ‘round seventh grade, so you ain’t gonna know her.
…………

But still, who’s that there with her?
I ain’t never seen Ishidou goin’ out with a man before.

p14: ==========================================
She wants to be with someone like him?

Hmmmmm….
That chick don’t look half-bad.

What’s with that pimped-out car?
…..Doesn’t he know no one’s allowed to drive here?

His plate’s from another prefecture….
Maybe he’s from out-of-town and didn’t know?
And he’s blaring that horrible, cheap music.

p15: ==========================================
‼

You got a problem with it?

Didn’t you just say somethin’?
Why don’t you repeat yourself?

p16: ==========================================
Uh, no….

What, you don’t have the balls to say it to our faces, you little shit?!

I’m really not good at this sort of thing….

p17: ==========================================
Ah!

Nii-chan, some of the people in charge are done headin’ this way.

I’m sorry, but no cars are allowed on this road.

After that fuss from earlier, it’d probably be wise if we just go skedaddle on outta here.
Tch.

p18: ==========================================
Y—You’re a nuisance to everyone!
Now hurry and move your vehicle out of here!

I ain’t gonna forget yer face. Mark my words!

p19: ==========================================
That’s my line, you idiot.
[inset]: Don’t you come back here again!

Nishi-chan, look at you go!
Oh, no; I was just a delinquent once myself.
I even have every volume of Samurai Soldier from then.

Hey, ain’t that Inui’s big brother?

I heard he done run off to Oosaka or some such,
but there ain’t nobody what remembers him fondly from when he was here.

p20: ==========================================
They say that, since ancient times, festivals and fighting are inseparable!

Huh? Higeta-san, where’d you go?
Don’t tell me you were scared and sprinted away.
It seems the town hall parking lot is being used for a special stage. Let us investigate.

[roof]: Kou-no-Mori Festival Special Stage

p21: ==========================================
Hey, hey, what’s that?
You could call it a mascot character.

That’s Matakkii, who’s based on Matagi-san.
That one is Takicchi, who’s based on Otaki-san.
And here’s Umippii, who’s based on Umihime.

p22: ==========================================
I get Mattakii and Takicchi,
but what’s Umippi?
She’s from a legend about Umihime Island.

Long ago, there lived on that island a fearsome giant snake.

For years, young girls from the village were offered to it, one after another,
but one year, the daughter of the town chief was selected for that role.

p23: ==========================================
The town chief, deeply distressed, went to the poorest family in town, purchased their Umihime, and had her go in his daughter’s place.
When she was offered as a sacrifice, she put on a most beautiful dance and warmed the giant snake’s heart.

Hmmmmmmm.
Though it is kinda weird how a dance warmed the heart of a giant snake.
Well, that sort of things comes up in fairy tales.

So that’s why she’s dancing.
What’s this song, again?
[inset]: With a smile and a song~~

Something similar to that may have happened.

p24: ==========================================
Countless people died on that island.

Huh?!

Those young girls….

might have been sacrifices.

p25: ==========================================
[roof]: Kou-no-Mori Festival Special Stage
Now, it’s time for these girls to compete through song and dance in the Miss Umihime Contest‼

Rin-chan, d’you think we should start headin’ home?
You ain’t been feelin’ well, and all.
Yeah.

I’ll see you tomorrow.

Our judge, whose self-published CD, the Cape of Love, is on sale now with rave reviews, is Inui Motonobu-san‼

p26: ==========================================
Such myths can be found all over the country, with only minor variations.
In all likelihood, they are simply remnants of a time of thysía.

What's thysía mean?

It is the act of sacrificing a person to the gods!

‼

p27: ==========================================
Are you talking about the giant snake on Umihime Island?

The snake could refer to a natural disaster, a plague, a bad harvest, or poor catch.
The people of long ago are said to have assigned meaning to disasters beyond their ken.

I don’t know whether a skilled dance could “warm its heart”….
But it does mean that custom ended.

I believe that the Kou-no-Mori Festival was in fact a ceremony of thysía!
*Scratch*

The subject of worship on the other side of that sliding door…..

p28: ==========================================
May be a once-cursed god who devoured humans!

p29: ==========================================
Well? Let’s all draw one of my handmade lots…
And have whoever pulls the marked one take a peak past the sliding door.

Stop creeping us out, dammit‼

Hey, all of these are marked.

You bastard‼

I—I thought it might make good material for a manga….

OK, let’s just all go to sleep.
They said breakfast would be at 7.

p30: ==========================================
After being told there’s a god on the other side of that sliding door,
it’s kind of hard to sleep.

p31: ==========================================
I need to go to the bathroom.

Wow, he grinds his teeth loudly.

[sfx]: Gulp

None may pass that sliding door, nor peek within.

p32: ==========================================
[sign]: Bathroom

Heck, if anything’s scary, it’s Higeta-san’s face.

It may be a once-cursed god who devoured humans!

p33: ==========================================

p34: ==========================================

p35: ==========================================
Fushimi Norito….

p36: ==========================================

p37: ==========================================
Yassan‼

p38: ==========================================
That name does seem to have taken hold.

Congratulations on winning the Sawamura Eichi Prize Runner-Up Award!

p39: ==========================================
Sh—Shoot. I’m not supposed to enter here….

Uh….
Th—Thank you.

I guess you heard….
I know everything about you.
Including what happened in Tokyo.

!

p40: ==========================================
It seems there is something you wish to ask.
Something about what you saw at the end of that spiral staircase.

Yassan, tell me.
Were those lost memories? Or just some sort of delusion?

p41: ==========================================
A little of both…
After all, as you experienced something that went beyond your five senses,
your thoughts and explanations began to flow like a river.

But you have not yet awakened.
Therefore, accessing those proved difficult.

He has such presence….
Is he really just a product of my subconscious?

p42: ==========================================
Thank you very much, Iwakuma-sensei.
Oh, here.

Hahaha. Sorry it’s so bad.

………..

If you come to know this being’s true form….

p43: ==========================================
it will shock you,
bringing about severe complications.

Perhaps that is why it appears in such a comical form.

Are you saying that, if it takes off the animal costume,
there’l be something amazing inside?!

[sfx]: Smile!

p44-45: ==========================================
However, when that happens,
it may turn out to be something you were never supposed to know!

p46: ==========================================
What’s wrong, Fushimi?
Are you thinking back on that close-cut man in the glasses?

If you want to know what has gotten you so excited,
go to Umihime island.

p47: ==========================================
Was that a dream?
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a weird one.

p48: ==========================================
Taki-kun!

I figured you’d be here.

Morning.
[sfx bubble]: *Rattle*

You really like this place, huh

Today’s the big festival.
I lot of people will probably come, so I thought I’d get here first.

p49: ==========================================
You haven’t had breakfast, right?
Here’s some rice balls made by the people at the inn.
Oh, thanks.

How’s your storyboard coming along?
Huh?
You’re aiming for the Young Blue Cup, too, right?

Oh, yeah, kind of.

What’s it about?
At least tell me the title.

p50: ==========================================
“Private Teacher Narumi-sensei”!

………

I see….
Th—that was a really delicate reaction….
It got rejected, anyways.

But the truth is, I haven’t gotten any better ideas….
I’m starting to panic.

p51: ==========================================
Hmmmmmmmm. I don’t really get how you can feel that way.

I have so many ideas, it’s hard to pick just one.
Th—That’s why you’re the once-in-a-decade prodigy.

I know you know this, but don’t overwork yourself.
Just enjoy the scenery, and maybe you’ll have a spark of inspiration.

[inset]: Now, let’s head towards the forked tree.
I don’t think seeing trees and waterfalls
is going to make me think of erotic material.

p52: ==========================================
Shoot, it started raining while I was spacing out.
Was it supposed to rain today?

!

Morning!

p53: ==========================================
Oh, you two. Why didn’t you bring your phones?
We tried to call you.

Here’s an umbrella.
Thanks.

Ishidou-san, how are you feeling today?
I’m fine, thanks.

Are you? Great.

p54: ==========================================
There’s a ton of things I want to ask you!

…….
It’s raining again…..

Huh?

p55: ==========================================
It feels like, every time I meet you, it’s raining.
[bg, upper right]: Oh!
[bg, lower right]: Hey!
[bg, upper left]: *Smile* / You’re Fushimi Kinosuke-kun, right? / Uh, yes.
[bg, lower left]: Hey. / Wassup?

……..Maybe…

Ishidou-san, are you a rain-woman?
Huh? No one’s ever called me that before.

p56: ==========================================
Besides, this rain?
I’m pretty sure it’ll stop when we get back to the Hirano.

?

[sign]: Hirano Inn

p57: ==========================================
It really did stop….
We’re back.

You’re late!
I even brought out the Nishigaitsu edition of The Game of Life because it was raining~.

The skies are clear now.
Seriously?

And Nishigaitsu-sensei, your calves are really tight.
But yesterday, I walked enough for a whole year~.

p58: ==========================================
Now, let’s go examine Umihime Island!

Huh?
But low tide isn’t until 3 o’clock.
Even if we go now, there’ll be no path, so we can’t cross.

I want to find evidence of the theory I discussed last night.

You mean that thysía stuff?

p59: ==========================================
I’ll pass. I’ll just head over this afternoon.
And Nishi-chan’s giving me a massage.
Well, I kind of want to go, too.
Plus, I’ve been giving you a massage for an hour.

I’ll wait here, too.

Oh, then I’ll stay here, too.

Then let’s eat snacks and have some girl talk!
Nishi-chan, you can go off with them.

p60: ==========================================
Fushimi-kun, about that hat….

Huh?

Mm-mm.
It’s nothing.

p61: ==========================================
Oh!

Come to think of it, ain’t the family in charge of Umihime Island the Inuis?
/ After what done happened yesterday, y’all think them’s gonna be OK?

……..

p62: ==========================================
YOU IDIOT‼

You’re the son of one of the families in charge, and you done come back here after the sun rises?‼

We’re so busy these three days we’d take whatever darn help we can get‼
Now get to changin’ your clothes and go clean up the beach‼

I knew Pops would be mad….
Tch. When I’m back after so long, it ain’t gonna kill him if I have a bit of fun.

p63: ==========================================
Hiroki!

Don’t you dare do nothin’ like what happened seven years ago!

p64: ==========================================
The sea breeze is so cold~.
I would expect no less from the “entranceway to another world.”
From this close, the island truly looks eerie.
Not half as eerie as your face.

p65: ==========================================
Fushimi-kun, do you like that hat?
Yeah, I guess.

p66: ==========================================
If you want to know what has gotten you so excited,
go to Umihime island.

[box]: To be continued in the July issue

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 17 by Dowolf

2014-04-11T18:11:11+00:00

Rin 17

**Reserved for RyColaa Scanlations

p1: =====================================
(left-hand side): A story with endless depth…!!!!! Volumes 1-5 on sale now!!!
(right-hand side): Watch Harold Sakuishi draw a page of Rin on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAzTURD6sBo

p2: =====================================

p3: =====================================
Ummmm, my ticket….
Where’s my ticket…

Hey! Fushimi-kun!!

p4: =====================================
I looked up a lot of stuff on the ‘Net, so allow me to explain!

p5: =====================================
The Kou-no-Mori Festival happens once every seven years.
It takes place over three days in the eleventh month of the old Japanese calendar.

Way back when, Mt. Koujin, or The Mountain of the Wild Gods, was the object of faith itself.
Within are multiple holy grounds from which not a single branch nor pebble nor blade of grass can be removed.

Scary stuff.

What would happen if you did take something?

You’d be cursed, of course!

p6: =====================================
S—Seriously?!
Well, I don’t really know.
Stop it, Nishiguchi-san!!

But aren’t you interested in divine territory you’re normally forbidden from entering?

Nishiguchi-san, could you keep your eyes on the road?

So, you’re saying people are allowed in only once every seven years?

As sharp as ever, Taki-kun!

p7: =====================================
Nishiguchi-san, look out!!

……….
/ Th—that was a bad omen.

p8: =====================================
*Sigh*….

A—Anyways,

the point of the festival is to invite the wild gods to our hearths and offer them grand hospitality!

Wild gods…..

p9: =====================================
Look. You can see Ishidou-san’s island from here.
Wow. It’s bigger than I thought!

Nishiguchi-san, eyes forwards! Forwards!
I know! You might not think it, but I don’t have a single point on my license.
Because you never drive, right?
/ Didn’t you put the car into reverse at that last stoplight?

p10: =====================================
OK, on the other side of this bridge is the island where the wild gods await.

p11: =====================================
What’s going on?
I’m going to a festival,
but I’m so nervous, I kind of want to turn right around….

p12: =====================================
Hey, hey~~~!

You’re late!

Long time no see, Nishigaitsu-sensei.
Heyya.
Argh. I got so sick of waiting.
I’ve been pumped since this morning.

p13: =====================================
Well, once we made it to the island, the roads got so narrow and it was really tiring.
We almost had a head-on collision not once, but three times.
I’m starving.

So, once we get your bags to the inn, let’s go explore the island!
They’ve already opened up the forest!
[inset]: One, two, three

Huh?
Are there portable shrines? Or street stalls?
It doesn’t really feel like a festival, does it?

I get the feeling the Kou-no-Mori Festival isn’t like that.
It’s more solemn and pristine.

p14: =====================================
Everybody, you really came!

Akane-chan! Rin-chan!!

Were you surprised with just how rural this place is?

Long time no see!

p15: =====================================

p16: =====================================
I didn’t think you were coming, Fushimi-kun.
I’m glad you did.

Huh?

I thought you weren’t coming, either.
You have a change of heart, or something?

No, not a change of heart insomuch as…

I can’t really explain it myself…
This is a really critical time for me—I should be drawing a manga for the Young Blue Cup—and yet….

p17: =====================================
[inset]: So, let’s go to the spot with all the mystical energy!
[inset]: Let’s go!

p18: =====================================
[left sign]: Yakisoba
[right sign]: Crepes

[sign]: Philly Cheesesteak

There sure are a ton o’ people ‘ere.
Them folks what got a job off the island done come back, too.
And I heard every inn ‘round these parts is packed full o’ tourists.
Usually we just get a guy now and then who’s here to fish.

Junki, Shuuhei, come get somethin’ to eat.

Nao-chan, y’sure that’s all right?
Ain’t your folks one o’ the ancient families what’s in charge o’ the festival?
It’s fine, it’s fine.

p19: =====================================
We’ve been fixin’ up the roads and mowin’ the grass since ten days ‘fore the festival.
They’ve been workin’ me to the bone.

My favorite jersey done got caught on a rotted tree, too, and now it’s got a hole in it.
[inset]: Shit, what a hassle.

And my grandma’s spendin’ the day helpin’ make offerings and food.

Ain’t rice cakes and fish good enough?
I’d like to eat some o’ that cutlet and curry with cheese on top myself.
[inset]: Let’s go.

p20: =====================================
Oh… Bro.

p21: =====================================
Long time no see, Naomichi.

The old man won’t shut up about how the whole family’s s’pposed to be together durin’ the festival.
So here I am, back fer the first time in three years.

p22: =====================================
Huh?
This is Mt. Koujin?
It looks more normal than I expected.
It stopped raining.

Darn, everyone’s done got sad.
They were prob’ly expectin’ somthin’ like Machu Pichu.
It rises about 250 meters above sea level… That really isn’t that high.
[book]: Guide

p23: =====================================
There was once a time where Mt. Koujin itself was considered the mountain of the gods.

The objects of faith in the Kou-no-Mori Festival still remain from ages past.
You could even consider it a key ritual on a national level.

Allow me to introduce you. This guy’s staying at the same inn as us. His name’s…
Uh, what was it?
Higeta Reitarou.
Let’s go.

p24: =====================================
There are three places considered holy ground.
Each of them is prepared for the festival by an ancient family placed in charge.

Nishigaitsu-sensei, who is that guy?
He keeps explaining things, even though we never asked him to…
I dunno… When I got to the inn this morning, he apparently knew me and just started talking.
I bet he studies folklore, or he’s an archaeologist, or something.
So, the first holy ground is nearby.

p25: =====================================
I feel like I’ve seen this place somewhere before….

p26: =====================================
A tree….
[inset]: Huff x2

Indeed. The shintai on this holy ground is a tree!
One can find arbors and old trees all over the country worshiped as gods.
The people of this region call it “Matagi-san.”
We’ve walked really far, huh.
I’m so tired…..

p27: =====================================
“Matagi”—meaning “Forked Tree”?
Precisely.

Professor, if you would like, here.
……..
You may not consume food or beverage on this holy ground.

I shall drink it later.

When I spoke to the Wadas, who care for this tree…

they told me that, should a man with a foul heart walk near, Matagi-san will transform into a two-headed snake and devour him.
[inset]: Hissssss

p28: =====================================
Scary.
Kinda makes you nervous, huh.
What was it? “Not a single branch nor pebble nor blade of grass can be removed”?

May my works sell even better.

OK, let us head to the next holy ground.
Yes, Professor!

Rin-chan, what’s wrong?!

p29: =====================================
I’m sorry. It looks like Rin-chan has a fever.
We’ll be heading down now.

Rin-chan, are you all right?

Call us when you get down.
We’ll be waiting.
I’m so sorry.
……..

[inset]: *Smile*
Fushimi-kun… Send me a pic of how it looks, OK?

p30: =====================================
A waterfall…..

p31: =====================================
The waterfall itself was deified,
/ in no small part due to the scarcity of water on this island.

Its name is “Otaki-san.”

May I meet someone young and hot.
By the way, the ancient family for this one is the Hirano family. They are also managing the inn at which we are staying.

p32: =====================================
Excuse me, Professor, could I please go to the bathroom?
The very idea of leaving fecal matter or bodily waste on this sacred ground is unfathomable.

I—Isn’t there a toilet somewh—
There are no toilets on this mountain!
You may avoid the holy ground and relieve yourself over there.

I—It’s a number 2…
Do you have any paper…?
Rumble.

The third Holy Ground is located at the base of the mountain.
Contain yourself until we arrive.

p33: =====================================
Taki-kun, let’s go.

I’m going to stay here for a little while longer.
I’ve always like waterfalls.

Huh?
Hey, let’s hurry! A wave’s coming!

p34: =====================================
[box]: Brand-new Playstation
[sfx]: Bang!

The heck is this?!
It ain’t movin’ one inch. This some kinda scam?!

Hand over the goods! I’ve already dropped a thousand yen on this!
[sign]: {
[in the box]: Shooting Range
[next line]: Three shots for 100 yen
[next line]: Looking for challengers‼
}

B—But sir……

p35: =====================================
Hahaha. Man, Bro, you ain’t changed a bit.
Right?
[sfx]: Stare

Nao-chan, I gotta start headin’ home.
Me too; I’ve gotta walk the dog.

Th—The heck? Y’all scared o’ my brother, or somethin’?!
W—We ain’t scared!

And to think he came all the way home.
Without y’all around, my brother’s disposition might start deterioratin’.

p36: =====================================
Hey mister, this is a fun festival.
So follow the rules and let’s all enjoy ourselves.

Huh?

What do you mean, “huh”?

Ah, shit!

p37: =====================================
Y…..
Y—You punk….

p38: =====================================

p39: =====================================
Ain’t that there Hiroki? Y’know, the Inui’s kid.
He done came back?

Damn…. I ain’t never seen a guy go down in one punch before.
And he did it twice…

Bro….. Pop’s gonna be pissed.

Who the heck do y’all think I am?
Don’t be underestimatin’ me, Inui Hiroki!

p40: =====================================
It is said that, long ago, there were far more holy grounds on Mt. Koujin.

Based on records from the Edo period, we can confirm there were at least seven deified locations, from trees to natural rock formations to small shrines.

And now, they’re lost.
Yes, thanks to the shrine consolidation during the Meiji period.

By the way, do all of you work in manga?

That’s right.
Nishi-chan, Taki-kun, and Fushimi-kun are all newcomers.

p41: =====================================
Phew! Thank goodness I made it in time.
The station food didn’t sit well with me, I guess….

So, let’s head towards the third holy ground.
Oh, Taki-kun, you caught up.
*Sigh*
I have a feeling my luck skyrocketed today!

p42: =====================================
Huh?
An island?

p43: =====================================
Are you saying that that small island is the third holy ground?

Precisely.
it is called Umihime Island, meaning “Sea Princess.”

But that has absolutely nothing to do with Mt. Koujin‼

p44: =====================================
Legend states that the gods of Mt. Koujin drifted in from sea,
and that they first arrived there, on Umihime Island.

May I be forever young.

p45: =====================================
They’re connected by a path of sand…..

The sandbar appears only for a brief period at low tide.

Really?! That’s so romantic‼

But normally, you’re absolutely not supposed to walk it.

p46: =====================================
If you walk, swim, or sail there,
they say you’ll be cursed.

Rin-chan, are you all right?

Yes, I am. I rested a little and took some medicine.

My late great-grandfather told me that,
long ago, ships sailing close by the island would lower their sails and the whole crew would start praying.

p47: =====================================
After the tree and the waterfall,
what’s the shintai going to be this time?

Ain’t it the boulder?
Dunno. I haven’t the slightest.

It is apparently a giant stone called the Himeiwa, the Princess Boulder.

Umihime Island is called “The entranceway to the spirit realm.”
The ancient family here is the Inui family. They have great influence over this island.

………

p48: =====================================
Rin-chan, are you sensing something?

I don’t have a single good feeling about that place.
If possible, I’d rather not get any closer.

p49: =====================================
Oh, looks like the path’s disappeared.
The tide has already started to come in.
We shall cross over to Umihime Island tomorrow.
Who put you in charge?

p50: =====================================
[sign]: Hirano Inn

p51: =====================================
Oh, Higeta-san.
I went to the bookstore to buy your manga, but they weren’t sellin’ it!

Huh?
Your manga?

“Youkai Jerks John and Punch.”
The clerk at the bookstore done told me he ain’t never even heard of it.

Haha……It has been out of print for five years.
And the magazine it was in went under.

p52: =====================================
Whaaat?! Higeta-san, you’re a manga artist?!
B—Based on your looks, I was sure you were an academic heretic in folklore or archaeology‼
Ohhhh! That’s why you recognized me!

Hahaha. Well…

Oh! I remember now!

During the summer of last year, didn’t you make a living working on Suzune Ryou-sensei’s “Citrus Voice”?
Huh? Were you there, too?
I was there briefly, observing.

I rushed there to help, after a referral from the editing department…..

p53: =====================================
There was a legendary man, whose eerie backgrounds ruined Suzune Ryou-sensei’s stylish line work,
who filled her stylish workplace with endless prattling about occult and ghost stories everyone else was sick of hearing….

and who, right before a deadline, spilled tons of coffee onto the finished manuscript before disappearing into the night…..
Until he came back just to pick up his paycheck.

Then he complained on Twitter about how little he was paid.

You bastard! You act all high-and-mighty, but you’re just a little prick‼

p54: =====================================
Everyone, if you’re interested, I could show you a spot with a beautiful view of the sunset.
My grandson tried to find a copy online, but he couldn’t even find a used one.

Right now, I’m just another artist bringing pitches to publishers.
But I am redoubling my efforts, and am traveling the country researching whatever my curiosity fancies.

By the way, Higeta-kun, how old are you?

p55: =====================================
28!

That’s the same age as me, you pompous jerk‼

I was sure you were the same age as my father….

Don’t kick the bucket before you’ve submitted your storyboard.

You took a lot of pictures today, didn’t you, Taki-kun?

p56: =====================================
They might be useful for something someday.
What I experience and engrave into my bones will be the basis of my manga.

You really do talk differently about things, Taki-kun!
That’s a once-in-a-decade talent for you.

……..Well, no matter how many pictures I take,
I wouldn’t be able to use any of it in an erotic manga.

Should I really have come here, to this island?

p57: =====================================
Is that the shrine?

To think there’s a shrine atop Mt. Koujin…
This is the best spot ‘round about here to see the sunset.

p58: =====================================
!
[sign]: Kumano Shrine

A Kumano Shrine…..

What’s wrong?
Nothing; there’s just a Kumano Shrine in my neighborhood, too.

You can find them pretty much all over the place.
There’s tons just in Tokyo.

Hasn’t the Mitama from the main shrine in Wakayama Prefecture spread to numerous shrines throughout Japan?

p59: =====================================
Long, long ago, when a drought ruined our harvest,
we were done saved from disaster with fish nets sent from Kishuu.

I’d bet’cha the shrine was established then.

Well, I believe that was well after the establishment of the Kou-no-Mori Festival.

Wow! There’s the sign of the Yatagarasu here.
It’s super cute!
Emperor Jinmu was guided through the mountains by a Yatagarasu.

p60: =====================================
…….
You should go to the festival.

The festival?
Oh….. The one on Ishidou-san’s island?
I will tell you again.

Chase after the white rabbit,
and you will be able to pursue Sawamura Eichi!

p61: =====================================

p62: =====================================
What’s wrong, Fushimi-kun?

Oh, it’s nothing…

This is my first time coming to a place like this. It’s such a nice view.

p63: =====================================
Oh…. The path disappeared.

What’s wrong?
Oh, it’s nothing.

I feel like I saw Yassan somewhere, or something…..

p64: =====================================
What will I be able to learn on this island….?

[box]: To be continued in the June issue (On sale May 2nd.)

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 16 by Dowolf

2014-03-13T20:16:17+00:00

Rin 16

*for ryColaa Scans

p1: =======================================================
[inset, left]: Watch Harold Sakuishi draw a page of Rin on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAzTURD6sBo
[inset, right]: Spend Spring Break reading volume 5, on sale 3/17 (Monday)

p2: =======================================================
Ah, OK, roger that.
Then we’ll head to you.

Mori-san’s drinking nearby, so we’re going to meet up with him!

p3: =======================================================
What’re you doing, Fushimi?
Uh, it’s nothing.

I thought Nagoya was a big city…
but Tokyo really is something else, huh.

Well, of course it is.

Well, personally, I prefer playing around in the country myself.
/ My life work’s to meet a girl from everywhere, you see.
Oh, is it?

p4: =======================================================
Hey, Mutou!

Good evening!

How did research go?
Uhh, not too good. Mizuno-san never showed up, so….

It was hypnosis, right?
Yes. We had this guy here undergo it instead.

p5: =======================================================
[inset]: Hm.

Ncie to meet you. I’m Mori, an editor!
Whaa?!

Mori-san….
It was a joke.
Not a very funny one.
[inset]: Haha….

p6: =======================================================
This place seems really adult…..

Mori-san, it sounds like Fuchi-san’s going to join us!

Oh, is he?
Fuchi-san…?

He means Fuchi Masanao-san!

p7: =======================================================
The Fuchi Masanao-sensei? He was the special judge for the Sawamura Prize,
and the one who judged that “Transfer Student from the Favela” wasn’t worthy of the grand prize!!

With next year marking his 25th in manga, he’s an influential figure who’s as straight as an arrow.
He also writes numerous essays on food and travel.

His current work is Sanada, a historical epic being serialized in Taurus….
It’s constantly asking the question, “What is a Japanese person?”

p8: =======================================================
What’s wrong?
You look pale.
I—I just need to go to the bathroom.

I bet he’s going to lecture me.
[sign]: Please help keep the bathroom clean.
[inset]: Ughhhhh.
[upper left sign]: Water Fist
[lower left sign]: Second Store now open
Or is he just going to ignore me?

But I do own every volume of Sanada…
It was so sad when Kudoyama’s father died…

Still, today was really different from what I expected….

p9: =======================================================
Fushimi-kun, Fuchi-san’s here.

p10: =======================================================

p11: =======================================================
Fushimi-kun, go say hello.
Wha?!!

Fuchi-san!

This is Fushimi Kinosuke; he’s the one who won the most recent Sawamura Prize’s Runner-Up Award.

N—Nice to meet you.

p12: =======================================================
Would you like to sit next to and speak with him?

WHA?!

You won an award? That’s amazing!
/ So you’re one of the youths on whom the future of Taurus rests.
Haha…..

Kid, what sort’ve manga do you draw?

M—My prize-winning work…
was “Transfer Student from the Favela.” It was set in high school, and….

……
Hmmm. Was there something like that?

p13: =======================================================
H—He forgot my work?!!

I see. I guess a novice’s manga wouldn’t mean much to a legend….
I’ll have golden water next.
Seriously? That stuff is totally disgusting, Masanao-chan.

That one was pretty good.

p14: =======================================================
It’s Dokuta Dorei, the author of Juice!!

Whoa…..

Juice is a monumental delinquent manga.
Its art is overflowing with a realism that’s leagues apart from everything else in its genre.

p15: =======================================================
On the ‘Net, they say he spent his early teen years in LA,
/ where he got involved in gang conflicts in the ghetto.

You’re a good artist,
and your story had a lot of good twists.

…….
D—Dokuta-sensei, you actually read my work online?

[sfx]: Smile!

Wow… He’s giving me a really gentle smile….
but even so, the glint in his eyes is so sharp, it’s terrifying.

p16: =======================================================
You’re underage, so you’ll have pop, right?

Ah, yes!
It’s Taurus’s chief editor!!

Th—The heck? The people at this table are too much!!
Should I really be sitting here with them?!

p17: =======================================================
I feel so small…

p18: =======================================================
Kid, it’s high time you got out of here!

Ah, yes.

“Kid, it’s high time you got out of here”? Really?
Ahaha.
That was Suzuki-san’s editor, Fuchi-san, right?
He’s the kinda guy who can say something like that with a straight face.

p19: =======================================================
Well, you’re still a nobody!

Yes, I am…..

You might’ve already figured this out to some extent, but the Gunners spinoff…
is probably going to flop.
I knew it.

So go back to your normal fare, erotic manga,
and this time, aim for the Young Blue Cup!

p20: =======================================================
The Young Blue Cup?!!

You know what that is, right?
Yes… The winner gets their work serialized in the Taurus magazine itself, right?
Yup.

The work that proves the most popular on a survey gets put on the path to serialization!

p21: =======================================================
Make a couple chapters, each around 20 pages long.
I’d bet that right now, Taki-kun’s working towards the same goal.

Anyways, I want something sexy!
I—I’ll do my best.

p22: =======================================================
[sign]: Hotel Bilbao

Hah.

[big, inset]: Sigh…
[inset]: I’m pooped…
[inset]: What a day.

I didn’t wind up meeting Mizuno Tooru,
[book, horizontal]: Shunpei Chronicles
[book, vertical]: Mizuno Tooru
but maybe that was for the best.

p23: =======================================================
The image of someone I admired since elementary school
could be shattered in an instant…

p24: =======================================================

p25: =======================================================
Yassan….
Was the doctor right? Was that simply something my subconscious created?

Ring-ring

[cell]: Nishiguchi / Inn reservations complete!!

p26: =======================================================
Ring-ring

!

I’m going to your island, too, Ishidou-san!!
Actually, I don’t really have much background on the festival; is that OK?

p27: =======================================================
Rin-chan, d’ya know who King Leonidas o’ Sparta is?
Huh? Who’s that?

I was readin’ Fushimi-kun’s manga up on Taurus’s home page, and…
Lemme see! Lemme see!

Manga (c/p from chapter 12) {
Favela, I’ve figured out your secret.
You… are not Kirigaya Saori.

You’re her twin brother, Tsuyoshi!

Whoever loses this battle will be stripped naked before the crowd.
I will destroy both your sister and you before the school… no, before society.

What’s she saying…?

Up first is the Leader of the Million Dollar Four, our own Kitou Sayuri!!

I invited a coach from America for this day,
and I’ve thoroughly trained my dance moves!!
}

p28: =======================================================
Is this the sorta stuff Fushimi-kun’s been drawin’?
It’s kinda surprisin’.

[manga]: (same as last page, part of it covered by her hand) {
You… are not Kirigaya Saori.

You’re her twin brother, Tsuyoshi!

I will destroy both your sister and you before the school… no, before society.

What’s she saying…?

Up first is the Leader of the Million Dollar Four, our own Kitou Sayuri!!

and I’ve thoroughly trained my dance moves!!
}

p29: =======================================================
Look, look!
The ol’ lady next door’s prepparin’ a whole ton o’ stuff.

The festival’s finally close at hand!

p30: =======================================================
Signs: Morishige High School

Oh, so you weren’t able to meet Mizuno Tooru.
Too bad.

Nah; I think maybe it was actually a good thing.
I mean, it’d be really sad if he’s not like what I imagined,

and The Shunpei Chronicles are the foundation of my entire life.
I get it.

p31: =======================================================
It’d be pretty sad if you saw him drinking beer out of a high-heeled shoe, huh!
Haha…

Hey, hey, lately, haven’t those two been…
It’s like they’re in their own little world.

Fushimi-kun, is your Saturday open?
Huh?

p32: =======================================================
Let’s go to the aquarium together!

Wha?!

Oh…………………..
/ I’d like to,
but Saturday’s a bit……
Is something up?

Yeah. I’m going on a trip.

A trip?

p33: =======================================================
I’m going to see a festival on a certain island,
/ with people I met in Tokyo….
A festival?

I’m going with Nishigaitsu-sensei, who wrote “Charles, Henri, and You”!
WHAAAT?! That’s super awesome!!

I see. Then oh well.
Ah, Honda-san, I’m sorry.

I’m good next Saturday, if that works…
And the one after…

OK. I’ll think about it!

p34: =======================================================
I really wanted to go with her
to the aquarium!!

Maybe she was angry,
and she won’t ask me to go anywhere again….
You’ve got some cheek, Fushimi!

But still……

p35: =======================================================
OK, right now,
you are going to meet your past self in the depths of your heart.

With every step you take down that staircase,
/ you grow one year younger.

p36: =======================================================

p37: =======================================================
For that fraction of a second before my conscious thoughts cut in,
even the smells and my own breaths felt so real.

p38: =======================================================
…..But afterwards, thanks to the zero sleep I’d gotten the night before, I fell into a deep slumber!!
Fushimi-san!

Fushimi-san!
Ngh?

Ah, shoot… Doc, did I fall asleep?
There are some people who fall asleep when I’m guiding them into a trance,
but it’s rare for someone to sleep so soundly.

C—Could we start once more? From the top?
No can do. You’re already out of time. You’ve been asleep for two and a half hours.
Whaaat?

p39: =======================================================
Doctor Iwakuma was supposed to be guiding me towards my past years…

And yet….

p40: =======================================================
[handwritten]: {
Title: “Home Tutor Narumi-sensei”
A beautiful college student studying physical education aiming to be a teacher comes to the home of the protagonist, who is weak and lazy.
(The protagonist lost his mother when he was young,
and his father works overseas for an NGO.)

[box]: Narumi-sensei
Sports prodigy, overly sweet, and hot (big boobs)
Helpless athletically; his only skill is bragging.
[box]: Protagonist
Has no redeeming qualities as a human being.
}

p41: =======================================================
Dammit! I thought this sounded similar….
This is just like the great 80’s monthly work “Oh, no! Luna-sensei!”!!

The Young Blue Cup…..
The pressure is so heavy.
Heck, at this rate there’s no way I’ll be chosen.

[SFX]: Rumble

[SFX]: Rumble x2

p42: =======================================================
Hello? Fushimi-kun?
Are you doing anything right now?

H—Honda-san!!
Sorry. Were you busy?
Ah, no, I’m good.

Hey, Fushimi-kun, you wouldn’t be willing to come out here, would you?

p43: =======================================================
WHAT?!
I’m close by the club we were at before,

and my brother keeps going on and on about how I should call you here.
[lower right]: Let’s go, Asuna.
[upper left]: He wants to hear about Fuchi Masanao and Dokuta Dorei.
You know how he loves Taurus.

Oh….
But it is pretty late. I guess you can’t?

!

p44: =======================================================
Norito, where are you headed at this hour?
Uh, well…

p45: =======================================================
Wow! Fushimi-kun, you made it!!
And you were quick, too!

I was trying to think up an idea for a new manga, but I wasn’t getting anywhere…
So this was a nice change of pace.

Huh? Where’s your brother?
Over there.

p46: =======================================================
Big Brother, Fushimi-kun came all the way to see you!

How are you drunk already?!

Sorry, Fushimi-kun.
Ah, no, it’s fine.
Well, I had a feeling this would happen.

Ahhh! Fushimi, you really came!!
Seriously? At this hour?!
These two are here, too…..

p47: =======================================================
G—Good evening, Sakai-san, Sakakibara-san….

Ah, I totally love this song!!
Asuna, let’s go!!

…….
I guess I only had fifteen seconds of fame.

p48: =======================================================
: Nodding off
: Nodding off
: Sigh.
: Turn x2

p49: =======================================================
….

Yassan….
I wonder if he’ll ever show up again.

Maybe I just happened to dream that dream.

p50: =======================================================
Norito-kun.
What are you doing here?

Ah! Lu-san!!

You’re the only one who calls me that.
Are you here today as a charlatan fortune teller?
Pretty much.

p51: =======================================================
How’s your sister doing?
She’s doing well.
She’s going to the gym or the pool almost every day.

Her boyfriend regularly comes here from Tokyo to go on dates.
They’re getting married.

!

I see.
That’s good to hear.

He’s a really great guy.
/ When I brought my work to a publishing company last summer, he even walked with me back to the station on the way home.
Your work?

p52: =======================================================
Wow, Norito-kun, you draw manga?
And you’re still in high school, too.
W—Well, it’s not like I’ve ever had my work printed.

But you won an award. That’s amazing.
You want to turn pro, right?

If—If I can.

In that case, you need to be especially careful.
About what?

About which woman you choose!

p53: =======================================================
…..
/ Umm, Lu-san,

About that “soulmate” thing…
Could you explain it to me one more time?

She’s the person you’re destined to be with,
the one with whose soul you’re connected……

She is someone you’ve met over and over again over your past lives.

p54: =======================================================
I’m sorry?

M—My past lives?
You don’t believe?
No; it’s just…

p55: =======================================================
To me, it isn’t a question of belief.
It’s a fact.

…………. So then, what happens once I find her?
Will I be happy?

Do you want to know?
Yeah, I guess.

Hold out your hands.

p56: =======================================================
I’m almost on my period.
So tonight, I should have some real inspiration.

Asuna, look, look!!

p57: =======================================================
Fushimi’s with that charlatan fortune teller again.
Damn.
The Martian evangelist.
Or rather, the evangelist from Gifu.

[sfx]: Thump Thump Thump

p58: =======================================================

p59: =======================================================

p60: =======================================================
A muse…..

Huh?

If you want to succeed, Norito-kun, you need a muse.

???

I don’t really understand it myself,
but that’s what I heard.

p61: =======================================================
Muse
The Muses were goddesses in Greek mythology. They oversea poetry, music, dance, astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy, and further grant inspiration.

It can also refer to a woman
who stimulates creative urges in musicians, artists, and poets.

In your case, Norito-kun….
Actually, that’s annoying. Can I just call you Norito?
Oh, sure.

In your case, Norito, I bet your destined person will be your muse.

p62: =======================================================
……
Two women are going to appear in my life…

Choose one… and I will be saved.
Choose one… and hell awaits.

In other words……

You will gain a muse….
or a grim reaper!

p63: =======================================================
…..You are already standing at a crossroads.

Alone, Norito-kun, you will probably…

I’ll fail?

So then. Let’s leave it at that, shall we?
/ Today’s on the house.

Ah…. Thanks.

p64: =======================================================
Fushimi-kun, what did you talk about?
I was seriously worried.

Oh, nothing… Just some stuff about a muse.

Muse?
The medicinal soap?
The English band?

I will gain a muse….
or a grim reaper…

p65: =======================================================
[box]: To be continued in the May issue.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 15 by Dowolf

2014-02-13T23:46:44+00:00

Rin 15

* Reserved for ryColaa Scanlations

p1: ===========================================

p2: ===========================================
Isn’t that great?
Didn’t Mizuno Tooru write that one manga you lent me?

Y—Yeah. He’s the manga artist I respect most in all the world.

p3: ===========================================
Wow, and you’re going to draw a manga he wrote the story for.
You’ve got to be pumped, right?

Yeah… Gunners, which is currently being serialized in Taurus, is getting an anime.
The plan’s for that and the manga to work together to get people excited.

So it looks like I’m going to be drawing a one-shot Gunners spinoff.

Fushimi-kun, that’s awesome! You’re going to debut!

p4: ===========================================
Fushimi-kun, thanks for today. It was really fun.
Ah, no, thank you.

See ya!

p5: ===========================================
The next train will be departing from platform #2.
Today was so much fun…

p6: ===========================================
Maybe Honda-san’s Lady Luck herself.

p7: ===========================================
It looks like Nishigaitsu-sensei’s gone and cleaned up her schedule.
Huh? Really?

Wow…. She’s as pumped-up as ever!
[phone]: {
Nishigaitsu Hanako / I’ve finished rearranging my schedule!!!
Nishigaitsu Hanako / The festival’s only once every seven years. I am so looking forward to it -/^ -/^ !!
Nishigaitsu Hanako / It’s the Kou-no-Mori Festival, right?
Nishigaitsu Hanako / I’ve already talked with Nishi-chan and Taki-kun about the trip--!
}

Y’think we’ve got an inn that’d suit a celebrity like Nishigaitsu-sensei?
Hmmm. There ain’t that many inns, huh.

p8: ===========================================
Might be pretty hard to go makin’ a reservation now.
I mean, our Kou-no-Mori Festival is pretty well-known ‘mongst enthusiasts.
[sfx]: Hmmmmm….

Oh, by the way, what about Fushimi-kun?
Ain’t he comin’ with ‘em?

…..

He’s read my message, but he ain’t yet responded….
[phone]: {
I can read it on the homepage, right? I can’t wait! \(^o^)/
Are you coming to the festival, Fushimi-kun? Nishigaitsu-sensei, Nishiguchi-san, and Taki-kun are all coming.
}

Ishidou!

p9: ===========================================
Got a minute?

You don’t like folks tellin’ you stuff in secret, right?
So there’s somethin’ I wanna tell you in front o’ everyone.

p10: ===========================================
Come here! Come here! Inui’s—
Huh? What, what?

p11: ===========================================
I’m pretty busy.
If you’ve got somethin’ to say, say it already.

G—Guess you don’t much like annoyances. So I’ll cut to the chase.

p12: ===========================================
Ishidou, I’m totally in love with you.
Please go out with me!

p13: ===========================================
Do I need to respond?

p14: ===========================================
You’re disgusting.

You make me sick.
Just go kill yourself.

p15: ===========================================
Guess that’s all I wanted to say.

[SFX]: Pft

[SFX]: Giggle

Inui was so lame.
He got shot down.

[sfx]: Gah hah hah

p16: ===========================================
[sfx]: Ding dong dang dong

Wasn’t that stuff you said to Inui
the things he done said to you back in middle school?

He might’ve forgotten sayin’ the words,
but I ain’t like to ever forget hearin’ ‘em.

p17: ===========================================
You’re disgustin’!!
You just bein’ here makes me sick. You oughta go kill yourself!!

He slipped cockroaches in my side dishes,
put a “How to Commit Suicide” book on my desk…
The guy was darn relentless, huh.

p18: ===========================================
Rin-chan… I’m impressed you kept comin’ to school.
Hmmmmmm. Why was that…..
Probably….

I couldn’t stand the thought of losin’ to him.

p19: ===========================================
She made a fool out of me!!
I coulda told you this was gonna happen….
But still, she was pretty merciless back there.

I’ll… I’ll make that bitch fucking pay for that!!

p20: ===========================================
[sign]: Open Seating

T—Today’s finally the day!!

p21: ===========================================
[book]: The Shunpei Chronicles
[vertical text on book]: Mizuno T

This has been my bible since I was in elementary school. I have to have him sign it!!

Although, since Mutou-san told me to start drawing erotic manga,
my direction’s deviated a little.

Well, whatever.

p22: ===========================================
[sign]: Kou / dan / sha

Fushimi-kun, long time no see~~! Sorry this was so sudden!

No, it’s fine.
I—It’s an honor.
Huh? You don’t look too well.

p23: ===========================================
Yeah, I know. I was so nervous I could barely sleep.

I wasn’t able to get much sleep, either.

You see, I was playing mahjong till 8 in the morning.
I twice played into someone else’s sanbaiman, so I couldn’t just quit….

Mutou!
Clean up your desk sometime.
Your stuff’s creeping over onto your neighbors’.

p24: ===========================================
Ah, Mori-san.
This is Fushimi-kun, who won the runner-up Sawamura Prize!

[sfx]: Hm?

H—Hello.
Hmmm….
Maybe you should quit.

Nice to meet you. I’m Mori, an assistant editor!
?!

p25: ===========================================
Mori-sa~~~n! You and Fushimi-kun have already met~~.
We have?

Th—This makes three times.
SFX: Thump Thump
I met you last year, when I won an honorable mention in the Sawamura Prize,
/ and before that when I brought in my work during summer vacation…..

Fushimi-kun came here to show you his manuscript, Mori-san,
and it seems you told him he should quit.
Hm…..

p26: ===========================================
I see….
SFX: Chuckle

What do you mean, “I see”?!!

But Mori-san did rank “Transfer Student from the Favela” highly!
I did.

Huh?

p27: ===========================================
I didn’t give it a perfect score,
but I gave it the highest score out of all the candidate works.

So, what brings you here today?
A meeting?
Yes, regarding the Gunners spinoff we talked about.

Then, will Mizuno-san be there, too?
He should be….
/ but he hasn’t contacted me yet….

Fushimi-kun, could you wait over there for a bit?

[sfx]: Sigh
I always get so nervous whenever I’m here.

p28: ===========================================
SFX: rumble rumble

Fushimi-kun! I know this is late, but congrats on winning runner-up!!

Nishiguchi-san!!
Thank you very much!!

I read “Transfer Student from the Favela” online.
Kitou Sayuri, the student council president, is nice~.
Haha. Thank you.

Man~~~~~. I’m glad the manga I sent you came in handy!

p29: ===========================================
Yeah.
Well, it was useful as an example of what not to do…..

By the way, are you going to Rin-chan’s island?
If you’re going to book a room, it’s now or never.

Umm, Nishiguchi-san, I’m at Koudansha right now, and….
Huh?

The truth is, I’m going to be drawing a spinoff manga for Gunners in celebration of it getting an anime.
We’re going to have a meeting on it.

WHAAAT?!

p30: ===========================================
It would probably be best for my career if I don’t go to Ishidou-san’s island…
/ I’m sorry.
[background]: {
[vertical]: Gunners
[horizontal]: We’ll be friends forever. / The setting moves to Europe!!!

Fushimi-kun, let’s get going.

Are we going to Mizuno-san’s workplace?
No; we’re going to Ebisu.

p31: ===========================================
?

Right now, we’re off to gather material.

You know the name
/ Oniyashiki Isaku is, right?

Of course I do!
He used to be in charge of a biker gang, and he’s gone on to represent Japan as a defender on a Serie A team.
/ I really like his character; I’d probably rank him in my top three from all of Gunners!

p32: ===========================================
He’ll bite down on people like a hound dog, commit headbutts, and otherwise play maliciously,
[middle bubble]: Your mother’s a call girl!
[upper left]: and sometimes he’ll act like a true Italian on the pitch and start insulting his opponents’ parents and family.
[bottom right]: Your old man got laid off, but he didn’t tell anyone. He just spends all day sitting around in the park!

But right now, he’s in the hospital with a foot injury.

He hurt himself saving a girl who had jumped out into a busy street, didn’t he~.
On the inside, he’s a good guy…
The spinoff manga you’ll be drawing revolves around Oniyashiki Isaku…

p33: ===========================================
and his revival in the world of soccer!

Mutou-saaaaan!

You met Kojima before?
Ah, yes; weren’t you the host at the awards ceremony?
Huh? Where’s Mizuno-san?

Well, I keep calling him, but he won’t pick up.
For now, while we wait for him to show, let’s start gathering material.

p34: ===========================================
B—By the way, what sort of material are we gathering?

Material on how to restore lost memories!

?!

A classmate of Kojima’s who works for the Shuukan Gendai told us about this guy.
He was the victim of a hit-and-run, and he knew he had seen the number on the culprit’s license plate, but he couldn’t recall it for the life of him….

p35: ===========================================
The police then called in a specialist
who used hypnosis to restore the victim’s memories.

??????

In the end, the vehicle had been turned into scrap, and the case was never solved,
but when Mizuno-san heard the tale, he latched onto it.

Wellll, I think it’s a little suspicious myself.
To be blunt, so do I.
……

p36: ===========================================
Hmmmm…. So they’ll use hypnosis on the girl Oniyashiki saved to get her to remember the number of the car that drove off, then arrest the driver.

As Oniyashiki starts his comeback, he swears to the girl he saved that he’ll win the Milan Derby.

He used even coarser language than usual to provoke the opposing forwards, and his team wins in a shutout.
That basically sums up the story.
[inset, above the players]: I fucked your wife!
[inset, lower right]: Your mother’s a whore!

p37: ===========================================
[sign]: Iwakuma Mental Management

It was simply chance that I helped with that investigation.
I specialize not in hypnosis, but in psychotherapy.

What do you do as a psychotherapist?
Well, people with various problems and symptoms come to me.

p38: ===========================================
For instance, those suffering from depression, anthropophobia, obsessive neurosis, eating disorders, drug dependencies….

I use hypnosis when, say…

I don’t know what the cause of their illness is,
/ or when the patient needs to face the original cause of their problems.
I have the patient regress to the past and relive the moment from which the issue sprouted!

You see, all memories are engraved within the mind.

p39: ===========================================
They then face their feelings,
their suppressed emotions.

Their emotions…?

The symptoms are born of some suppressed emotion.
/ I try to find a way to repurpose that energy…..

But if the emotion is one of crying and shouting, of anger, of sadness,
the patient is cleansed of that energy when he becomes aware of his own emotion and is able to express it.

This doctor really eats a ton.
SFX: Rumble Rumble

p40: ===========================================
Ah! It’s Mizuno-san!!

What?!

Excuse me for a moment.
Hello? This is Mutou.

Do you treat all of your clients with hypnosis?
No, no.
Each person has their own struggles, their own condition.

Some I can treat without the use of hypnosis.
Instead, I use, for example, counseling and gestalt treatment.

p41: ===========================================
I have seen tens of thousands of patients, all sorts of people.
Countless have asked me to analyze, say, a recurring dream of theirs.

Their dreams…?

After all, dreams are a message from our subconscious.

p42: ===========================================
I’m so sorry.

After hearing from you, Doctor,
we were planning on having one of us undergo treatment for research purposes….

Oh, you must mean the manga artist who was so interested in hypnosis.

You see, he’s not feeling too good,
and he said he couldn’t make it.

p43: ===========================================
No…!!
I came all the way to Tokyo, and I don’t even get to meet with Mizuno Tooru?

Hmmmm. I don’t allow cancelations, as a rule.
[inset]: Hahaha….

Mutou-san, this is bad.
/ This guy’s fee was damn expensive.

Rather than just throw all that money away, why don’t you undergo treatment instead?
Someone has to experience the hypnosis for the sake of the manga.

p44: ===========================================
I can’t, I can’t.
I’ve never gotten hit by a car, and I’m not suffering anything.
Neither am I!

Oh, Fushimi-kun!!

H—Hey, you’re…
addicted to sex, right?!

BWUH?!

You’ll take any girl you can get your hands on,
and you’ll never sleep with the same girl twice.
Or rather, you can’t.
……
I’m not so sure…

p45: ===========================================
You’re going to be drawing it, right?
So you’re going to experience hypnosis!!

Ah, OK….
I—I guess hotel bills these days are nothing to laugh at.

Hahahaha.

Even if you just want to experience, say,
how much of your forgotten memories you can recall, that’s fine.

If only the man himself had an ounce of motivation!

p46: ===========================================
It’s such a waste, and after all the work we went through setting it up.

Yeah. That sickness of his is just an excuse.

Huh?
He can’t really finish off his ideas.
I had planned today’s research in the hopes it would give him a kick in the pants, but….

p47: ===========================================
Maybe Mizuno-san decided this wouldn’t amount to anything interesting.

But he can’t… This is a spinoff celebrating the new anime.
/ To be blunt, as long as we can publish something decent….
Kojima, you just don’t get it.

He won’t forgive himself if he doesn’t think his work’s absolutely amazing.
That’s the sort of man Mizuno Tooru is!

I selected Fushimi-kun for this job because I wanted him to experience that attitude, but, well….

p48: ===========================================
Doctor…

To be honest, I’ve never told anyone this,
but I’ve been having a strange dream.

p49: ===========================================
What sort of dream?

This weird guy always shows up.
I’m not sure if he’s a man or a beast.

You’re not alone in having such experiences.
Others, too, have dreams of talking animals that don’t exist in reality.

…..

What I saw looked like…..

p50: ===========================================
…….

Is this a crow?
Yes; specifically, a crow costume.
….What is it called?

…..Call me whatever you will.
A name is nothing more than a symbol.

p51: ===========================================
That’s what he told me,
so I named him “Yassan.”

Yassan, huh…..

He’s really brazen, and strangely full of himself.

He must be what Jungian psychology calls an archetype.

The collective unconscious is personified by the Wise Old Man…
It is the part of you meant to be your guide.

p52: ===========================================
Perhaps that archetype appears before you using this form.

Unconsciously…? Then, I created that myself?

Maybe you don’t yet want to reveal what it truly is!

p53: ===========================================
Huh?
The part of your subconscious that is questioning you
doesn’t want to expose itself just yet.
I suspect that’s why it’s wearing the costume.

The three-legged crow….
A mythological creature.

So then, let’s prepare you for hypnosis….

p54: ===========================================
But how do you think the hypnosis is going?

Right now, Fushimi’s up-to-bat, isn’t he?
SFX: Chuckles

…….

I’ve been looking at some stuff online….
Apparently, there are some people who can easily enter the trance state, and some who can’t….

I’m 100% sure I’m in the “can’t” pile.
And it says here people who say that enter a trance very easily.

Huh….

Then Fushimi, who seems like he’d enter a trance really easily…

p55: ===========================================
OK, right now,
you are going to meet your past self in the depths of your heart.

p56: ===========================================
For the sake of getting research,
For Mutou-san and Kojima-san’s sakes,
and even for Dr. Iwakuma’s sake,

[inset]: This has to work!!
[bubble]: First, imagine a staircase. You’ll use that to meet yourself.
[inset #2]: But thinking that makes me even more nervous….

p57: ===========================================
With every step you take down that staircase,

you grow one year younger.

p58: ===========================================
Stairs……
Stairs……
Stairs……

About how big is the staircase?
Is there a handrail?

What is it built out of?

Stairs……..

p59: ===========================================

p60: ===========================================
No matter how far….

down these stairs I go,

I never reach the bottom.

Just how far do they go…?

p61-64: ===========================================

p65: ===========================================
Fushimi-kuuuuun, how was it?

Haha….
Well…..

p66: ===========================================
So it didn’t work after all…
/ I guess today’s research trip was a waste.

SFX: Rumble Rumble

!
SFX: Rumble
[cell]: Fushimi Norito

p67: ===========================================
Hey, Fushimi-kun, what’s up?

Nishiguchi-san, do I still have time to book a room?

I think that I’ll…
I’ll go to Ishidou-san’s island after all.

p68: ===========================================
Wha?

You changed your mind?
Yes, well…

Were those lost memories…?
Or just a delusion…?
[bottom]: Who is the mysterious girl in the depths of Fushimi’s memory?!
/ --Rapid developments and a cover illustration in the next issue!!!
[bottom, in box]: To be continued in the April issue

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 14 by Dowolf

2014-01-19T01:57:04+00:00

Rin 14

*Reserved for ryColaa Scanlations

p1: ========================================

p2: ========================================
Rumble
Rumble

Rumble

Rumble

p3: ========================================
I’m home.

Norito, have you eaten?
I had some kishimen at the Meieki platform.

Hm… Two calls from Mutou-san.

Phone: Mutou-san

Ring
Ring

p4: ========================================
Maybe… Maybe the Sawamura Prize results are in?
SFX: Thump Thump

Rumble

Rumble

Hey, Fushimi-kun.
What took you so long?
Ah, sorry… My phone was off.

p5: ========================================
Do you know why I called?

The S—Sawamura Prize results?

SFX: Sigh.

Right now,
/ I’ve had two glasses of wine and a sangria…

at my favorite bar, all by myself.

SFX: Gulp

p6: ========================================
Congrats, Fushimi-kun!
/ Transfer Student from the Favela was the first runner-up in the Sawamura Prize!

Isn’t first runner up the…
That’s the second highest prize!

p7: ========================================
There wasn’t a grand prize winner this time,
so yours was really ranked the highest!

Ah….
Thank you!

There were some voices in the editorial department calling for it to win the grand prize,
but Fuchi Masanao-sensei, who was inaugurated as the special judge, said it was worthy of being a runner-up….
SFX: Haha….

Fuchi Masanao-sensei said that?
Yup.

A leading figure with 25 years in the industry next year, and he’s straight as an arrow. And according to him…

p8: ========================================
“Transfer Student from the Favela” could never win the grand prize.

Said it was too erotic.

T—Too erotic?
Right.

So that’s why it was the runner-up, not the grand prize winner?
That’s what I’ve heard.

p9: ========================================
Hahaha….

Hahaha.

It’s too bad. I guess he found it to be too undignified.
I—I see.

I know this doesn’t make up for it, but it was seriously ranked high in the editorial department.
All twenty-five of us ranked each of the nominees out of 10…

and “Transfer Student from the Favela” got a total score of 209.
The last work to top 200 was Taki-kun’s “Blood and Mud” from two times ago, which won the grand prize.
Though it’s a bit more complicated than that,
[board]:{
Editors
1. Transfer Student from the Favela
2. The Crazed Man Bielsa
3. PUIG66
4. Rocket Juice & The Moon
5. Sauna of Fear
6. Sireau is in the house at 7
7. Dear Mr. Bill Gates
8. Harper-kun and Trout-kun

p10: ========================================
you all but won the grand prize!

Are you happy, Fushimi-kun?
O—Of course I am!!

So then, now let’s focus on making a storyboard for a serialized work!
A—A serialized work?!
Of course. There’s no point just winning more prizes!

p11: ========================================
Grand prize, runner-up, honorable mention…
They’re all the same.

So I’m even….
with Taki-kun?

Yep. You’re rivals competing for serialization in Taurus!
You should throw Nishiguchi-kun in there, too.

Now your real battle begins!

p12: ========================================
Mutou-san… I’m sorry.
I sort of lied.

p13: ========================================
I’m not upset with the runner-up prize…
but I’m not that happy, either.

I was a hundred times happier when I Showed last year…
Flashback: AWWWW YEEAAHHHHHHH!
I was really happy that you had found me off in my corner of the world.
Flashback: {
[bottom box]: Showed: 100,000 Yen
The prize money’s 100,000 yen!!
}

p14: ========================================
But right now…
I’m on fire.

At any rate,
I’m burning with enthusiasm!

p15: ========================================
I swear
I will get serialized in Taurus, my favorite!!

p16: ========================================
Ah.

Oh.

Hey.
Aren’t you something, Mutou.

Three of the newcomers you’re in charge of won prizes.
They got the runner-up award and two Excellent Newcomer awards, was it?

p17: ========================================
For now, I’m a bit relieved.

Although, I believe you wanted Fushimi-kun to win the grand prize.

He’s still in high school, right?
Yes. He’s the same age as Taki-kun, who won the grand prize two times ago.

Oh…. This is like a bumper crop
in the pro baseball draft.

SFX: Stare
[inset]: Hm? What is it?

This is the guy who told Fushimi-kun he should quit when he brought in his work.
I bet he doesn’t even remember.

p18: ========================================
Mori-san….

Be honest. Compared to Taki Kaito,
what do you think of Fushimi Kinosuke?

……
What do you think?

If I’m not mistaken….
/ he’ll be ranked higher than Taki-kun by next year!

p19: ========================================

p20: ========================================
Heyya.
Morning.

Fushimi-kun~!

I saw the issue of Taurus!

p21: ========================================
Awesome! Congrats on winning the runner-up prize!
[magazine]: {
Sawamura Eichi P
Results!!
(bubble): Runner Up Award
[right column]: Prize Money: 700,000 Yen
[left column]: “Transfer Student from the Favela” by Fushimi Kinosuke (17, from Aichi)
}

Ah…
Thanks.

And hey, why didn’t you tell me?
Ah, well…. err…. Sorry.

p22: ========================================
Hey, hey, what about Holly?
You entered too, right, Holly?
Holly…..
Hmmm… I don’t see his name.

Umm…. Mutou-san, by the way, how did Hori Daiki do?
Huh?
/ Who’s that?

p23: ========================================
He’s Hori Daiki…. He won the April Monthly Prize with his manga “I Feel Like Lancaster.”
April…. Well, April was a pretty weak month.

I don’t think I remember that name making it to the final round.

He a friend of yours?

Ah, no, it’s nothing important.

p24: ========================================
Hey, hey, will your manga be printed in Taurus?

Ah…. The grand prize is printed immediately,
but unfortunately, the runner-up isn’t…

I guess I should be thankful I won the runner-up prize, in a manner of speaking.
Oh.
[inset]: Hm?

Ah! It says here that the runner up and Excellent Newcomer works will be released on the Web.

What?!

p25: ========================================
Ah, you’re right. I didn’t even notice!
I’ll read it when I get home!
[magazine]: Published on the home page!! www.taur

[manga]: {
Hey, Saori, can you help me find it?

Huh?

}
[inset]: Shoot… I’m completely screwed if she reads that…

p26: ========================================
According to what information I’ve gathered…..

Tsuji from the baseball team ‘fessed behind the gym,
and Kobayashi from the basketball team waited for her to be leavin’ school and ‘fessed to her then….

p27: ========================================
The soccer team’s Suzuki even done looked up her email address and ‘fessed that way….
And every one of ‘em got shot down.

So what?
So….
it means Ishidou ain’t never gonna go out with someone who ‘fesses to her in private.

[flashback]: {
A guy like you, who can’t ‘fess his feelings opening?
Even if I did go out with you, I’m sure I’d return you within 30 days.

What do ya mean, “openly”?!
You sayin’ I can’t ‘fess in front of everyone?!
FINE! I’ll do it, OK?!
}

[flashback]: You don’t have nearly enough courage for that.

p28: ========================================
I—In other words?

I’m gonna go ‘fess to Ishidou right in front of everyone.

Huh?!
There ain’t yet been one guy manly enough to do that,
and Ishidou won’t settle for any regular-old feller.

Nao-chan…. Your head on straight?
I’ve done had enough.
/ Imaginin’ it ev’ry night ain’t cuttin’ it anymore.

And I hear Ishidou’s plannin’ to go to college in Tokyo.
I don’t intend to leave the island… and it ain’t long now till graduation.

p29: ========================================

p30: ========================================
SFX: Sniff Sniff
She smells so good….

Her skin’s so white, it’s transparent.
Those long eyelashes and big, round eyes.
And a small face like a Kodama watermelon…..

SFX: Slurp
There ain’t another woman like her on this island.

Though when she came to this island, back in 7th grade,
she did have glasses and a helmet-like bobbed cut.

p31: ========================================
Well…

She said her words all funny, some people held a grudge against her, and she started to get bullied…..

There were a lot of slanderous emails,
sayin’ she was a prostitute n’ stuff.

And weren’t you one o’ the first to say we should bully her, Nao-chan?
Hmph. That’s all in the past now.

p32: ========================================
Akane-chan, I’m getting’ worried about how Nishigaitsu-sensei’s getting’ herself pumped.
Huh?

[phone]: Nishigaitsu Hanako
This month means it’s finally time for the once-in-seven-years festival! I’m currently adjusting my schedule so I can attend~~~!!

Whoa~~~
Damn.

It ain’t like we dance the samba all through the night….
Or throw tomatoes at each other….
Or roll cheese down a mountain.

p33: ========================================
It’s really just a plain backwoods festival.
What’s it called, again?

Kou-no-Mori Festival

Even the name’s as plain as can be.

I’ve heard it used to be livelier long ago, with tons o’ stalls n’ stuff,
/ but between the island’s aging population and everyone leavin’, well…

I didn’t know about the past ones.
Well, those were before ya came here.

SFX: Ring Ring

!

p34: ========================================
[phone]: {
Nishigaitsu Hanako
Oh yeah, I heard Fushimi-kun got the runner-up Sawamura Prize ^_^ ^_^!!
}

p35: ========================================
SFX: Ring Ring

Ishidou-san!!
[phone]: Fushimi-kun, congrats on winning the runner-up Sawamura Prize(^o^)!!

p36: ========================================
[phone]: I can read it on the homepage, right? I can’t wait! \(^o^)/

Shoot. If Ishidou-san reads that….

Ishidou-san’s really fastidious about a lot of stuff.
What will she think?

p37: ========================================
SFX: Ring Ring

[phone]: Are you coming to the festival, Fushimi-kun? Nishigaitsu-sensei, Nishiguchi-san, and Taki-kun are all coming.

Oh, that’s right…
But that’s right before the award ceremony….

I wanted to show Mutou-san my storyboard when I was in Tokyo,
so I don’t have that much free time until then…

p38: ========================================
Morning.
Hey, hey, I cut my bangs. Did you notice?
I don’t really care...

Fushimi!

I read your manga on the ‘Net.

p39: ========================================
You sure drew an amazing manga.
Wasn’t that Honda who appeared in it?

Ah, no…
The specific model was…..

Kh kh kh. Do you really look at women like that?
You’re a little dangerous, aren’t you.

p40: ========================================
Wow, really?
Quit it~!

[inset]: Ah.

SFX: Snicker

Shoot….

SFX: Whispering

!

p41: ========================================
[chalkboard]: {
Congrats on the runner-up prize,
Erotic Manga Artist
Fushimi Norito
}

SFX: Gyahahaha

I bet Hori did this….
[chalkboard, half-erased]: {
ga Artist
Norito
}

SFX: Ding Dong Dang Dong

I’m here where I am right now because I changed gears.

p42: ========================================
If I hadn’t, I might’ve given up on being a manga artist long ago…

At any rate, it’s just a little longer until graduation.

p43: ========================================

p44: ========================================
It’s nothing to be embarrassed about.
I mean, it was a real masterpiece.

SFX: Smile

p45: ========================================
SFX: Step

Too bad, huh.
/ If you had won the grand prize, you’d be treating me to dinner right about now.

Right?

SFX: Ahaha

Uh…
Honda-san, if you want….

Huh?

Uh…..
Well, err….
SFX: Thump Thump

p46: ========================================
!!

OK. I’ll call you later, then.

p47: ========================================
Oh, you might still make the :38 if you ride a bike.
Huh? Really?!

Then let’s hurry!

W—Wait!!

That’s not my bike!!
It’s similar, though.
It’s not?!!
SFX: Screeeech

p48: ========================================
SFX: Step

SFX: Step

Hah
Hah
SFX: Shake x2

SFX: Jingle x2

Sis,
there’s something I want to ask you.
Norito….?

p49: ========================================
What are some good places to go in Sakae?

Huh….?
You would only want to go to the used bookstores and movie theaters.

Ah, err, that’s not it….
/ I mean someplace to go with a girl.
Huh?

Hahaha.
Basically, umm….

SFX: Crash!

p50: ========================================
Owww. I’m bleeding….
You dug your own grave by trying to act cool.
Why not do something clichéd like go up the TV Tower?

I’m more nervous than excited.
SFX: Thump Thump

p51: ========================================

p52: ========================================
Shall we?
SFX: Smile

I’m with Honda-san….

My brother has a lot of gross manga,
/ so I’ve built up an immunity. Your manga didn’t shock me at all.

Oh, I see.
I guess I owe your brother thanks.

p53: ========================================
Ah! Can we stop in here?
Oh, sure.

I’ve never been in such a fancy shop before…
SFX: Turn x2

Thanks for waiting!

Sorry we’re only going to places I want to go.
Ah, no, it’s fine.
It’s easier, that way.

p54: ========================================
You know, my favorite scene in “Transfer Student from the Favela”
was the dance battle at the end.

Just as he’s getting nervous about his turn to dance, his sister, who we believed stopped coming to school, shows up, right?
[manga]: {
I can’t win…

Thank you.

Saori!!

You gave me courage, brother.
I’ll face the last one.
}

p55: ========================================
His sister put her all into the dance,
and she managed to get the whole crowd on her side and defeat the student council president.
[manga]: {
President, you lost.

The heart of the crowd was with the Favela before the match even began.

Fine, then!
}

[manga]: {
Congrats, Saori!!
Wait—the president has really big boobs!!

SFX: Glomp

Umm, who might you be?

What are you saying?
Didn’t we train together?!
Err……

Erika-chan!

Oh, that’s my twin brother, Tsuyoshi.
}

p56: ========================================
The two look at each other, and Erika, the helper, figures out what happened without a word spoken.

And then the two walk off together, holding hands.
Though the end did seem a little forced.

I--It’s kind of embarrassing, hearing it now.
Hey, hey, wasn’t the hand-holding at the end
a little bit awkward?

p57: ========================================
I—I think….

that was because I used a bad model for the shot.
Why are we guys holding hands…?
Look, just shut up.

My brother said,
“Fushimi’s lack of experience is on full display, isn’t it?”
SFX: Chuckle

p58: ========================================
Here you go.
Huh?

Congrats on being the Sawamura Prize runner-up.
This is my present to yoyu.

Huh?!
Wait—was all that shopping so you could get something for me?!

p59: ========================================
Th—Thank you.
Oh, it looks great!

…..Wwe’ve got a little bit longer till curfew.
What do you want to do?

Maybe we could still go up to the top of the TV Tower?

The TV Tower?
Ah… D—Don’t you think clichéd things are good sometimes?

p60: ========================================
Yeah, let’s go.

Maybe next time you’ll be able to draw an even better scene.

p61: ========================================

p62: ========================================

p63: ========================================
Rumble

Rumble
[phone]: Mutou-san

Ah, hello, Fushimi-kun.
I know this is sudden, but could you come to Tokyo next month?
Huh?

p64: ========================================
It’s an original one-shot of Mizuno Tooru’s!
You’ll do it, right?

[bottom-right]: He can meet his favorite manga artist!
And wait, isn’t this…
his first job offer?!
To be continued in the March issue

Huh?!
I’ll be waiting.
/ After all, you’ll get to meet Mizuno-san.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 13 by Dowolf

2013-12-13T21:30:13+00:00

Rin 13

*For ryColaa Scanlations

p0: ===============================================
[inset]: Two women will appear in my life. If I choose wrong… Hell awaits?!

p1: ===============================================

p2: ===============================================
Hey, Nori, why are you spilling all the secret sauce?
You even got some on my arm.
Such a waste… And you’ll piss off the old man.
Oh, my bad.

p3: ===============================================
Ah!
[Inset]: Boing

Huh?
What’s wrong with you, man?

I feel kinda strange….

p4: ===============================================
Huh….?
My—My legs are…

I—
I can’t climb…

p5: ===============================================
My—My hand….

N—No…..
[inset]: I—I can’t draw manga.

p6: ===============================================
A dream….?

I could move them in my mind,
but my body itself stayed still.

p7: ===============================================
Becoming unable to draw manga.

Just thinking about it is terrifying….

p8: ===============================================
Like this?

No; try to be a little more provocative

Like this?
That’s perfect, yeah.

Wait, what the heck are you using these for?
You better not be planning on making me a laughingstock on a social network.
You idiot. If I do that, I’d be the laughingstock, not you.

Katsuo, for the next one, could you turn around and stick out your butt?
Huh?
Whatever; just shut up and do what I say.
I’ll treat you to some of Bizenkou’s gyouza.

p9: ===============================================
L—Like this?

Wowie~~. I see. So that’s why.
Though it’s kind of pathetic I have to get you to pose for me.

p10: ===============================================
[manga]: {
The leader of the Million Dollar 4, Kitou Sayuri.
She’s overwhelming us with the dance moves she learned at home!!
}

I knew you’ve always been a good artist,
but it never occurred to me you’d really try to get into manga….

Why didn’t you tell me till now?
…….

C—‘Cause it’s embarrassing.
p11: ===============================================
…….

I’m behind you 100%.

You’re so-so in school, helpless at sports,
barely got any friends, and can’t talk to girls.

You’ve got no social skills, so it’s not like you’d make it as an office worker.
You’re just talking smack about me.

p12: ===============================================
So, it’s finally time for the transfer student from the favela, Kirigaya Saori!

All right. I’m done redrawing!!

p13: ===============================================
[inset]: It took longer than I expected,
[inset]: but I’ve got two weeks until the deadline….
[background, vertical]: Entries must be postmarked by
[background, bubbles next to the numbers]: Month / Day

I’ve finally finished all 43 pages of “Transfer Student from the Favela”!!
OH YEAH!!

p14: ===============================================
Maybe I’ll celebrate with some Calpis…
Or maybe I can sneak some of Grandma’s homemade umeshu…

!!

S—Sis! What happened to your face?!
Did someone hit you?!
……

p15: ===============================================
I fell on the steps at the entrance to the athletic center.
They called an ambulance for me… It’s been a long day.

……

Does it stand out?

I hope it heals by next month…
My boyfriend’s coming.

A…. Asakura-san? / He’s coming from Tokyo?
Yeah. I thought I’d show him around Sakae, and stuff.
He said he wanted to try Nagoya food.

p16: ===============================================
I—I’m sure the swelling will have gone down by next month!
Worst-case scenario, just put on some giant sunglasses and no one’ll be able to tell!

Yeah….
And I can’t see him looking like this.

[inset]: Click

[inset]: I can’t believe she was that badly injured.
[bubble]: It looked like it hurt…
[inset]: She probably couldn’t even get her hands out in front of her in time.

p17: ===============================================
Please let me have good dreams tonight.

You seem rather scared.

p18: ===============================================

p19: ===============================================

p20: ===============================================
How careless,
going to bed while leaving the window open.

Y—Yatagarasu…

What is it, Human?
Huh?

p21: ===============================================
Are they not equivalent?
Is there anyone in your world named “Human”?

Oh….

I—I’m sorry.
Then what should I call you?

…..Call me whatever you will.
A name is nothing more than a symbol.

p22: ===============================================
Someone told me that Yatagarasus are servants of the gods…

The charlatan fortune teller?

……
Yeah.

Perhaps one could say…
that the form in which I appear varies depending on one’s beliefs.

p23: ===============================================
Before some, I am a divine beast…..
Before others, a monster….

And before you, now……

You look like a guy in an impudent crow costume.
Exactly.

p24: ===============================================
Well, that charlatan fortune teller was certainly accurate that night.

Two women are going to appear in my life…

Choose one… and hell awaits.
Choose one… and I will be saved.

I know I have to choose….
my destined person…. My soul mate.

p25: ===============================================
At least, that’s what Lu-san said….
…….

Soul mate.
A word which has grown thoroughly cheap.

?

……..
You should go to the festival.

The festival?
Oh….. The one on Ishidou-san’s island?
I will tell you again.

p26: ===============================================
Chase after the white rabbit,
and you will be able to pursue Sawamura Eichi!

……..
Another dream?

p27: ===============================================
!

…….

Caw / Caw

p28: ===============================================
Unofficially, I’ll call him…
“Yassan.”

p29: ===============================================
[hearts]: East High Festival
[below that]: Big, Plentiful, Bold

[sign]: Food Fight / Battle with Honor

[sign]: Frima Café / We have classic lattes

Minifishing
100 Yen

Congrats, Ishidou-san.
[sign]: Maid Massage
[sign on the left]: Judo Club vs. Karate Club / Special Match / In the Octagon

Huh?!

p30: ===============================================
In the open vote for most popular girl at East High, you’ve been voted #1 three years running.

Huh?

We, the Photography Club, used the pictures we took of the girls during school events.
For every picture sold, the purchaser was granted a single vote.

This is your commemorative shield.
We engraved “Three-Time Champion” on it.
I—I don’t need nothin’ like that.

OK, let us through.
Rin-chan’s headin’ to the nurse’s office.

p31: ===============================================
[sign]: Bill Gates and Vince McMahon
By the way, Takai-san, you came in…
Ummm…
I don’t much care!

[sign]: Nurse’s Office
Sorry, Akane-chan.
It’s fine. And it’s thanks to you, Rin-chan, that we’ve got such delicious curry.

I figure you’re plum tired from all the preparations since yesterday, so you go and rest.
I’ll go out there and make ‘em sell like hotcakes.

p32: ===============================================
And Nurse, we’ve got karaoke back at our class, too. / Come on down, if you want.
Huh? Really?!

p33: ===============================================
!!

p34: ===============================================
Kh kh kh! Not that I much mind if you’re surprised!!

Ya got yerself a fever?
If you’re headin’ home early, I’ll escort ya there.

But Nurse Tanaka’s one mean lady. / Leavin’ her patient all alone while she sings karaoke.

p35: ===============================================
Hey, Ishidou, you’ve shot down every last guy what’s confessed to ya, right?
So you ain’t never even gone out with a boy.

What a shame…. You should give it a shot. Go on a date with me.

p36: ===============================================
I’m sure I’ll turn out to be just yer type.

I really can’t stand how you act so secretly…

Whoa!

p37: ===============================================
!!

A guy like you, who can’t ‘fess his feelings opening?
Even if I did go out with you, I’m sure I’d return you within 30 days.

What do ya mean, “openly”?!
You sayin’ I can’t ‘fess in front of everyone?!
FINE! I’ll do it, OK?!

p38: ===============================================
You don’t have nearly enough courage for that.

Hey, Inui? What’re you doin’?!

Tch. You again?

p39: ===============================================
Ishidou, are you all right?!

…..Yeah.

I don’t know if this’s the time, but…

But please, take this, as a commemorative thing.
Huh?!
I was one of the guys votin’ for you.

p40: ===============================================
[sign] Morishige High School

[sign]: Sports Festival

[back]: I <3 Lu Bu Fengxien

p41: ===============================================
Two!!
Three!!
Four!!

Five!!

Argh! We screwed up on only the fifth jump?!
The overall victory’s riding on this; what a painful mistake!!

Teach, Fushimi’s the one who screwed up!!
You’re kidding me. We put you in a super easy spot, too.

p42: ===============================================
They’re treating me completely like a war criminal.
[sfx]: Sigh….
I should’ve just stayed home, for the good of the class…

Fushimi.

Did you finish your manuscript?

Oh, yeah.
I already sent it in. / You?
Same here.

Its story merges the worldview of Phillip K. Dick and battle fantasy.
My editor said it’d win for sure.

p43: ===============================================
I’m looking forward to the announcement!
‘Cause I’m brimming with confidence that I’ll be the one to win the grand prize.

…….

Holly!

You remember our promise, right?
If you win, you’ll treat me to dinner.

p44: ===============================================
Oh? Did I say that?
Well, I guess I could treat you to gyuudon.

Gyuudon?!
Hey, now, wait a minute!

Now how much was first place, again?
A million.
Right? / So you can’t just treat me to gyuudon.

Could all participants in the class relay race please head to the track!

Ah!

p45: ===============================================
Hey, if we wind up winning the relay,
how about you treat me to whatever I want?

Anything you want—at a gyuudon chain restaurant?
No—whatever I want, wherever I want.

Asuna, let’s go!

Well, I guess that’s fine….. / Now hurry up and go. You win, and our class scores a come-from-behind victory.
OK. Then it’s a deal!

Oh!

Fushimi-kun, you’re OK with that, too, right?

p46: ===============================================
Huh?!

Y—Yeah.

p47: ===============================================
[sign]: 3-4 / Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden.

Go! Time for a come-from-behind victory!!

We have to beat class four!!
We’ll be the overall winners!!

All right! Now widen your lead!!
And runners two and three, get pumped!!
Is this guy for real…?

While our class is composed of the basketball and tennis team players,
class four has….

p48: ===============================================
As their leadoff runner, Ii-san from the table tennis club.

#2 is Sakai-san, from the go-home club.
#3 is Sakakibara-san, also from the go-home club.

And their anchor is…..

That’s right. On that day……

During the fall of my freshman year, when I had way more time than I knew what to do with,
I went to the track-and-field stadium to cheer on Katsuo….

p49: ===============================================
What?! You’re seriously coming?!
Well, I mean, you asked me to cheer you on.

I never thought you’d actually come….
You really do have all the time in the world.
What, you were joking?!

[inset]: Go! Go! Let’s Go! / Let’s Go! Asao!
I’m busy, too, so I can’t be with you much.

!

[inset]: Go get ‘em, Asao!
[inset]: Good luck, Asao!

p50: ===============================================
That’s Honda Asuna, from the same class as me…..

Isn’t that subtle?
That’s seriously hilarious.
Wah! She’s coming this way!

[SFX]: Thump / Thump

[sfx]: Ahaha!
She didn’t even notice me!!
[sfx]: Stunned

p51: ===============================================
She just walked past me completely nonchalantly.
And now it’s raining.

p52: ===============================================
To me, a guy who was nothing,

The sight of Honda-san, staring earnestly ahead, was dazzling.

Class 3, hand off the baton to the anchor while staying in first!!
With this much of a lead, we’ve as good as won!!

p53: ===============================================
Class 4’s in fourth. Not even Honda-san could make up this m….

Asuna, please!!

Class 4’s Honda’s amazing!!
She is in the track club.
She’s suddenly dashed forwards and climbed to second place!!

p54: ===============================================
She’s running different from the others!!
She’s not running like a girl.
Honda looks so cool!!

Noooo!!

Go!

p55: ===============================================
Goal!

She did it!!
[sign]:3 -4 / Life is like unto a long journey with a

Honda~~~~!

p56: ===============================================
[inset]: Yay!

[sfx]: Thump!

That day,
I was only an onlooker.

p57: ===============================================
In that light rain, I merely watched, straining my eyes to see.

p58: ===============================================
And now…..

Hey, Fushimi. Why are you flashing a V-sign when our class lost?
[SFX]: Yes, well…

If we lose the overall championship, it’s on your head!!
I—I’m sorry!

p59: ===============================================
So then… Our class wound up losing the overall,
and I was denounced as a war criminal.
Ahahaha.

Hey, hey, so, umm, when’s the announcement for the Sawamura prize?

It’ll be in the November issue,
but I guess we’ll hear from our editors in October.

Hmmmm… I’m looking forward to it!

p60: ===============================================

p61: ===============================================
Well, I’ve got plans to meet up with Julina from Kichijouji,
so let’s hurry up and start making our selections for the Sawamura Prize.

Some cabaret girl, I bet….

p62: ===============================================
Hey! So the little brother’s with you, too.
Norito-kun, was it?

SFX: Tremble / Tremble
Yeah. Hey.
I happened to have some business down here, too, / so I thought I’d say hello, Asakura-san.

p63: ===============================================
Whoa, Kaori.
I heard you had a horrible injury on your face, but you look perfect.

[sfx]: Smile

Uh, well, I’ll be going, then.
Huh? Really?

If you’d like, why don’t you eat with us?
Do you like miso katsu?
Uh, well, I was going to check out some old bookstores
The shops are closing, so…

Then see you around.

p64: ===============================================
Rumble

Rumble

Rumble
[phone]: {
[upper left]Mutou-san
[upper right]: Voice Call
}
[lower right]: To be continued in the February issue

[sidebar]: The Sawamura Eichi prizewinners are about to be announced! Fushimi has gambled his entire future

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 12 by Dowolf

2013-11-18T17:34:19+00:00

Rin 12

*for ryColaa scanlations

p3: ==============================================
Rumble

Rumble

Fushimi-kun, I got your storyboard.
Oh, thanks.
I had some free time, so I thought I’d give it a look…

p4: ==============================================
And would you look at this!
It’s fantastic!

Ah…
Thank you.

I don’t really have much to comment on!

p5: ==============================================
All of the characters’ personalities come across well, and there’s plenty of funny scenes.

And you made sure to include ero stuff!
[bg]: Whaat?!
[bg, lower]: So, we’ve got an early so let’s

Ah, thank you.

I was kind of surprised.
I guess the young really can evolve quickly.

p6: ==============================================
No… I still can’t even see Taki-kun’s back.

With “The Transfer Student from the Favela,”
I’m certain you’ll be able to grab onto Taki-kun’s tail!

His tail?

At any rate, make the girls even cuter!
Bear that in mind while you start inking this!
Yes, sir!

p7: ==============================================
ALL RIGHT!!

Although…

I was so confident in it that I had already gone ahead and started inking it…..

p8: ==============================================
A package for you!

!

[right column, envelope]: trict Akatsuka 1
[left column, envelope]: Nishiguchi Shuu

Dear Fushimi-kun,
Good luck on your battles with erotic manga!! In the real world, even adults the most serious adults are doing it. I hope that my old love comedy will help you out.

He must’ve wrote this trying to get me pumped.
Of all the people in Tokiwa-sou, I guess he’s most like Tera-san.
Though he’s not as popular.

p9: ==============================================
Shiori, I… I….
I like you.

I like you, too, Yuuhei-kun.

I’m so happy!!

[inset]: Bwuh?!!

My parents aren’t coming home tonight…

Youth / is like a flicker of light….

The flower in full blossom today will have withered by the morrow!!

Well, I guess everyone’s got their own strengths…
I’ll use this as an example of what not to do.

p10: ==============================================
Where are you going, sis?
To the athletics center.
SFX: Tremble

Huh?
Couldn’t Dad take you there once he gets back?
He won’t get home until 6:30.

p11: ==============================================
It’s fine… I can just walk there.

You’ll walk…?
But that’ll take thirty or fourty minutes.

No….. It’ll take her over an hour.

The disease sprung up really fast in Kao-chan.

p12: ==============================================
Taeko-san didn’t fall ill until she had passed 30,
but it hit her daughter much younger.

The doctors said
that the disease is progressing faster in Kao-chan than it did in Taeko-san.

Can she really walk all that way by herself?

…..
Well, it might be an incurable disease,

p13: ==============================================
but Kao-chan’s trying to hold it back as best she can!

SFX: Tremble x2

SFX: Snicker x2

p14: ==============================================
She didn’t give up on her dream.
She was forced to abandon it…

And my sister will be forced to abandon more and more.

p15: ==============================================
She can’t stop her cells from being destroyed.

Both Mom and Mom’s younger sister have passed away,
and Haru-chan, one of my relatives, is bedridden…

There’s no way
this won’t affect me, too.

p16: ==============================================
Rumble

Rumble
!
[phone]: {
Incoming Call
Taki Kaito
}

Hey. Why no response?

Taki-kun…. It’s been a while.

I’m sure I forwarded the e-mail from Nishigaitsu-sensei to you.
You know, the one about “TORUS.”

p17: ==============================================
….
Oh…..

What do you mean, “oh”?
You really seem out of it.

No… It’s just,
it didn’t really make much sense to me.

But wasn’t it interesting?

…….

p18: ==============================================
Taki-kun,
I don’t really care about “TORUS”!

I’m just working on the manuscript I have right in front of me!

…..And nothing else!

…..
The erotic manga?

p19: ==============================================
The editors must be out of their minds. / There’s no way you could draw something like that.

SFX: Clink!

I can too draw it!!
I swear I’ll win the Sawamura Grand Prize and catch up to you!!

p20: ==============================================
……. / OK. Good luck, then.

Click.

Norito~~~! You’re making a racket. What’s going on up there?!!

p21: ==============================================
Wheeze
Wheeze
Wheeze

!

Dammit! I broke my phone!!

It doesn’t really matter to me, / but if that’s his decision, he’ll never catch up to me.

p22: ==============================================
: A ha ha ha ha

Rin-chan, y’thirsty?
I’m gonna head on back, buy some water.
I’m worried about our stuff, too.

Alright. I’m gonna stick ‘round here a bit n’ watch the fish some more.

SFX: Splash!

p23: ==============================================

p24: ==============================================
!

What’re you doin’ after this? Wanna get some tea together?
I’ve done got me a bike, so there ain’t nowhere we can’t go.

p25: ==============================================
Takai, you gonna act like Ishidou and just ignore me?

Lookin’ at you closely, you’ve got pimples all over your face.
Probably ‘cause you’re gettin’ all frustrated!

……….

p26: ==============================================
Who do you think you are?!!
Rin-chan thinks nothin’ of you, ‘cept that you’re disgustin’!!

p27: ==============================================
I—Ishidou.
Damn, it’s hot out today.

p28: ==============================================
What’re you doin’ to Akane-chan?

Huh? I ain’t done nothin’.
I just suggested maybe the two of us’d go get some tea.

There’s a fashionable new café what just opened.

p29: ==============================================
Ahhhhhhhhhh!

I swear, if you do anythin’ to Akane-chan,
I’ll make you pay!

p30: ==============================================
Huh?

Maybe I’ll make you extinct.

What are you talkin’ about?

Nao-chan, your phone’s dead!!

Ugh!

p31: ==============================================
Akane-chan, are you all right?
I was scared….. / I had no idea what he would’ve done.
I just wish I’d have noticed sooner.

It’s fine… But still, there were three of ‘em, / but you managed to get ‘em to completely yield to you.

I was shakin’ a bit with rage.

The sight of you, comin’ up out of the sea,
looked like nothin’ but a hero.

p32: ==============================================
……..Mm-mm. I mean, you’re my hero, Akane-chan.

When I first transferred to this island, in my first year of middle school….

there was suddenly a target on my back.
Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

p33: ==============================================
Yuck.
She makes me want to puke.
Go die.

I started to hate this island…
But one frosty morning….

Good morning.
My greeting, which never got a response…

p34: ==============================================
Good morning!

Whaaat?!

I was really surprised….

p35: ==============================================
Your greeting back then, Akane-chan,

made me even more happy!

p36: ==============================================
[manga, background]: It’s not like you can’t

I’ve still got time till the deadline.
I’ll redraw every image I’m not satisfied with.

p37: ==============================================
I will definitely catch up to Taki Kaito!!

Goal!!

I—It was a lucky shot, but I won!!

All that remains is the leader of the Million Dollar Four, the Student Council President and Captain of the Cheerleaders, / Kitou Sayuri.

p38: ==============================================
Looks like Mr. Shower’s out tonight.

Grandma, stop talking like the weather’s a person.
Back in grade school, everyone laughed at me when I imitated you.

I wonder if Kao-chan will be all right.
Huh?
She went to the athletics center today.

Huh? Seriously?
She wanted to use the machines to strengthen her body
and to walk in the pool.

p39: ==============================================
Kao-chan’s getting married next year.

Huh?!

There was a man she was in a long relationship with in Tokyo.
They pretty much lived together, I hear.

Hello. I’m Asakura.
Oh… The person who took me to the station.

Well, apparently he still wanted to do it, even if her body worsened……

p40: ==============================================
But in order to keep her spirits up, / Kao-chan’s trying to somehow keep her body together.

This isn’t just a shower—
it’s a downpour.
There wasn’t much point in me bringing an umbrella.

The underpass is flooded….

and the river’s about to burst.
Scary!

p41: ==============================================
Hah
Hah
Hah

Sis!!

Sis, take an umbrella!!
….. Wait, you brought a raincoat.
Norito……

p42: ==============================================
Look at you. You’re soaked…. You’ll catch a cold.

Hah.
The underpass is flooded, so we’ll be better off taking the long way about aboveground.
Hah.

I already knew that.
SFX: Tee hee

Sis, let me carry your backpack.
I’m fine.

Don’t underestimate me.
I have confidence in my own strength.

p43: ==============================================
I want to see Asakura-san again!!
He seemed like a really nice guy when I saw him last.

p44: ==============================================
What’s with you, all of a sudden?
……I understand, even if you don’t tell me.

C’mon, you’re in the way. Get over here.

Ahh!!

p45: ==============================================
I thought it was you…….
Norito-kun, right?

Umm, er….
S—San Lu-san!!
The Martian evangelist!

Hey, hey, hey.
Quit it. That name’s… part of something I’m not proud of.
I was off-course, back then.

p46: ==============================================
I don’t know where you’re headed, but if you want I can give you a lift.
Huh?

Well… we are soaked.
It’s fine.
I have towels, if you want.

!

p47: ==============================================
This is a big leap from what I thought.
I figured you drove something with a left-hand side steering column. To think you drive a compact…

Like I’d ever own a LHS vehicle.
Even this car’s a rental.

Come to think of it, you surprised me. / To think I’d meet you again in a place like this.
I’m surprised, too.

I like taking trips to the large public baths. On my way home, there you were.

p48: ==============================================
The public baths…?
Lu-san is a lot more pedestrian than I thought….

That strap’s cute, isn’t it?
Huh?

Oh, the Yatagarasu strap.
It was a souvenir from a friend of mine.

It has three legs….
Yes, three legs.

p49: ==============================================
I guess you don’t know.
The Yatagarasu is a divine servant that appears in stuff like the Record of Ancient Matters, where it guided the Emperor Jinmu.

You have been forever searching…

Ah!

p50: ==============================================
Do you know it?
Oh, no.

The Yatagarasu…
What I saw didn’t have a holy feeling to it…

It felt more shameless,
like the Athletics’ Chick-kun.

p51: ==============================================
Where is it from?
Mie, or maybe Wakayama?
At any rate, it’s from some way-off shrine.

Wow… / This is more of a charm than a strap.

p52: ==============================================

p53: ==============================================
Norito-kun, it’s dangerous for you to sit like that.

C’mon, Norito. Hurry up and get back in your seat.

Yeah…..
Why is it….? When I heard the sound of the bell….

I thought of Ishidou-san….

p54: ==============================================
Lu-san, really, thank you so much.

…..
I’m starting to think that name isn’t so bad.

Who was that person?
A charlatan fortune teller.
She said so herself.

p55: ==============================================
Whinnne

If this caught your eye, you can have it.
To be honest, it’s uncool, so I thought I’d get rid of it.

Oh….
Thanks.
Though it’s not like I really need it, either.

…….
Umm…. Lu-san?

p56: ==============================================
To summarize what we talked about before…..

Two women are going to appear in my life…

Choose one… and hell awaits.
Choose one… and I will be saved.

p57: ==============================================
That’s it, right?
…..

Well, I’ve already forgotten what I said.

Huh?! What you said then was all a scam?! That’s horrible! I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind since!

That’s not what I meant…..
I forget everything that happens while I’m “switched” on.

“Switched on”?
Well, my intuition is…

p58: ==============================================
that I won’t be able to see anything today.
Sorry.

Ah, then, today you’re…..

Hm?
Ach!

I’m almost on my period!

Things become clear before a period.
Even I might get some real inspiration now.

At any rate,
if that’s what I said….. Make sure you make the right choice.

p59: ==============================================
See you again!

September----

Manga {
At last, it’s time for the final showdown!!

Who will win this dance-off?!
}

p60: ==============================================
Manga {
Favela, I’ve figured out your secret.
You… are not Kirigaya Saori.

You’re her twin brother, Tsuyoshi!

Whoever loses this battle will be stripped naked before the crowd.
I will destroy both your sister and you before the school… no, before society.

What’s she saying…?

Up first is the Leader of the Million Dollar Four, our own Kitou Sayuri!!

I invited a coach from America for this day,
and I’ve thoroughly trained my dance moves!!
}

p61: ==============================================
Fushimi-kun!

Are you drawing your manga?
The deadline for the Sawamura Prize is the end of the month, right?

Huh? How’d you know?

I wouldn’t have thought you’d start talking about the Sawamura Prize, Honda-san.
Holly told me about it.
Oh, I see.

Hey, so what kind of manga is it?
I’m super interested.

p62: ==============================================
Huh….?
Err, well…..

A—Anyways, all I have left to do is some touching up.

Holly was super-confident he’d win the grand prize.
And isn’t the prize 1,000,000 Yen? Isn’t that amazing?
Holly said that, if he won the prize, he’d treat me to something!

Fushimi-kun, if you win, will you treat me to something?

p63: ==============================================
Huh?!

Uh…. Of course!

I’m counting on you, “Transfer Student from the Favela.”
Cut open a path to my future!!

[sidebar]: He’s done all he can. However, his sense of fulfillment is accompanied with unease. In this grand battle where Fushimi has wagered his dreams, in the end---?!
[bottom]: Volume 4 on sale soon. It’ll arrive with a commemorative color cover!!!
[bottom right]: To be continued in the January issue.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 11 by Dowolf

2013-10-13T18:55:53+00:00

Rin 11

*for ryColaa scanlations

p1: ======================================

p2: ======================================

p3: ======================================

: Ummmmm

I understand so little of this, I could laugh….
This was all I could manage after cramming all night.

Well, whatever. As long as I don’t fail, I’m good.
SFX: Scratch Scratch

OK, that’s time.
Pass your tests forward.

Was the betrayer Kobayakawa?
Who was Hideyoshi’s strategist?
I wasn’t sure, so I just put down “Shibai.”
I completely panicked… With five minutes left, I realized I was one off on the answer sheet the whole way through.

p4: ======================================
All right! I’m finally finished!!
Now I can draw manga as much as I want!!

I’m gonna get Mutou-san to OK my storyboard before summer break!!

!!

p5: ======================================
Ah, my bad.
Fushimi-kun!

How did the test go?

Well…
I tried to prepare with a single all-nighter, so, you know.

My brother said the manga you gave him was really interesting.
If there’s another event, I’ll invite you.

p6: ======================================
Manga: {
(fully on-screen panel, upside down): I absolutely believe in you!
(half off-screen panel, upside-down): In other words, you mean—
}

p7: ======================================
Manga: {

What?! A 200-meter individual medley?!
But you’ve competed at the national level. There’s no way I can win!
I’ll give you a handicap, of course.

I’ll swim four strokes: the backstroke, the breaststroke, the butterfly, and freestyle;
but you can swim the whole race freestyle.

Oh. In that case

However, in exchange for that handicap,
if you lose, you’ll have to go about naked.

What?!

Let’s accept her condition.

Erika-chan!

Remember, Saori-chan,
the tale of King Leonidas’s 300 Spartans.

Wait—didn’t King Leonidas lose that fight?
They inspired all of Greece.

If I lose… everyone’ll find out I’m a man. I won’t inspire anyone—I’ll just invite a riot!!
}

p8: ======================================
Norito----!

Could you help me clean up the room downstairs?
Huh?

Kao-chan says she’s coming home,
so we should get things ready for her.

Sis’s coming?
……It’s rare for her to visit. She didn’t even come for New Year’s.

That’s not it…..
She said she was leaving Tokyo.

p9: ======================================
Huh?

I’m busy!!
Just tell her to do it herself when she gets back!!

My sister’s given up on being a pro.

I guess the music industry can be rough.

………..
I’m going to do my best!!

p10: ======================================
I keep telling you,
there’s not enough sexy stuff.

You keep putting all your efforts into practice and the matches…
but you’re skipping out on the key part: the risqué!

O—Okay.

You should have him lodge together with Erika-chan, the helper,
and have them bathe together, and sleep in the same bed, stuff like that!

p11: ======================================
A—All that seems kind of clichéd…

Clichéd is fine!

Come to think of it, the core is…
The core of the manga can be erotic!

Having a strange policy will only get in your way.

A policy… umm…
Does Mizuno Tooru, the person I respect, have…….?

p12: ======================================
Hey, hey, hey.
Do you think winning a monthly prize is enough to put you shoulder-to-shoulder with Mizuno Tooru?

I—I’m sorry.

Fushimi, you’re the rising star of erotic manga.
That’s what everyone in the editorial department think of you.

p13: ======================================
Do your best so you don’t betray those expectations!

………

Manga is fundamentally for killing time!

Daily life is boring, and sometimes you hate it, or it makes you sad…
Our readers read manga because they want to forget the real world.

p14: ======================================
At any rate, the most important thing is that people like it!

Nothing Mutou-san says could be wrong!

Don’t let your chance slip away.
Believe in Mutou-san and keep moving forwards.
I—I guess so….

p15: ======================================
It’s like… ever since then, I haven’t been able to draw any storyboards…

Have you read the “gospel,” the monthly magazine works from the 80’s?
Yes….
Then I’ll text you a list later of some other manga you could use as a reference!
Th—Thank you very much.

I’m not sure if it’ll be much help…
but I’ll also send you the romantic comedy I drew in the past, just in case.

Huh?

You don’t want it?!!
N—No, please send it!!

p16: ======================================
Wow~~
So Fushimi-kun’s worrying, too.

Well, I’m sure Taki-kun, the man with the talent you only see once a decade, isn’t worrying at all.

Haha….

You’re not going to deny it?!!
Well, I’m reading a manga right now.
You’re reading a manga while talking on the phone?!!

p17: ======================================
It’s “Dersu of the North.”
Huh?

Oh, by Sawamura Eichi?
I guess you’re really reading his minor stuff.
Wasn’t that chiefly aimed at adults?

I’ve pretty much had my fill of the major stuff.
Centurion Marth, Haru & Mai, Genius Chef Duke…

You’ve had your fill?!
Did you get a little bit of money, then spend it to buy and read them all?!!

Boilerman really caught my interest.

p18: ======================================
A while back, I caught part of the anime while it was being rebroadcast.
It differed a lot in content from the original manga.

On TV, they were a generic good heroes who fought evil.
But the manga was a dark fantasy where the heroes worried, suffered, and were at odds.

The manga was definitely deeper and more interesting!
Sci-fi, historical fiction, sports, period pieces, mysteries, cooking….

p19: ======================================
Why did he write so many different things?

SFX: Hee hee hee.
And there was some stuff that just makes you go “Hmmmm…”

You mean, like “Stray Cats of the Three Kingdoms”?
Yeah, yeah. And “Hip Hop Baby.”

But he created, advanced, and changed….

Sawamura Eichi was the embodiment of who I want to be.

p20: ======================================
Oh yeah, you said something like that at the Sawamura Prize award ceremony.
In that legendary speech that froze the entire hall.

What was the final thing he was trying to draw as he lied in his deathbed…?

I suddenly can’t stop my curiosity.
I want to uncover the meaning of the word “TORUS.”

p21: ======================================
Daily life is boring…
and sometimes you hate it, or it makes you sad…

It’s true
that I read manga at times like that.

p22: ======================================
Hee hee hee.

Hahaha!

Manga {
There’s no way he can win.
He’s up against the absolute king, who hasn’t lost a match in five years.

Shunpei won’t lose.

Listen to those cheers.
But this is an away match; when did they…

All of these people are pushing him forwards… And you think he can lose?
}

Every time I read this, I cry.
Every time I read this, I feel energized.

p23: ======================================
This is more than fiction meant to make one forget the real world.

Life dwells in it.

If I can,
I want to draw a manga like this.

p24: ======================================
We’re finally here.

p25: ======================================
But I’m seriously nervous.

: Sawaura

Hazama-san’s already spoken with me. / I’m sure my father would be happy you’ve come!

p26: ======================================
By the way, Nishigaitsu-sensei, would you mind signing this for me?

Huh?

The truth is, I majored in English history back in college….

I was a big fan of the three works you did on the tutors:
/ “Charles, You, and Henri”; “The Red and White Rose Emblems”; and “The Angel with a Devil’s Horns”
Especially “The Angel with a Devil’s Horn,” which told the life of Richard III.
Dammit. I’m sweating from my armpits.
R—Really? I can’t believe the daughter of Sawamura-sensei is a fan of mine…

p27: ======================================
I’m sorry to ask so much of you today.
It’s fine.

If my father were still alive, Katou-san, I’m sure he’d be surprised that you became a director.

Well… I know asking to see his schedule notebook is a bit of a strange request…

(top): Is this his last one?
(bottom): Yes.

p28: ======================================
Then if you don’t mind….

Book: {
Storyboard

Bugs & Train
Sketch

Eternal –s (the dash is covered by the SFX and partially off-screen)

6:00 Wake up
Hip Hop Baby

Hiraoka , Kido
Meeting, gathering material

Morning: Photographs

Eating out 19:00
}

(Panel 4):
Book: op Baby photographs

Huh?
What?
The word’s not here!

p29: ======================================
[inset]: Could Rin-chan have been wrong?!
[flashback]: I’m pretty sure the old man in sunglasses / was writing this in his diary.

No, that can’t be…
The word has to be there, even if the spelling were different.

Have you heard, Katou-san?

They say the last thing he wrote in his diary was the word “Torus,”
and it meant that, even in his last moments, Sawamura-sensei was focused on selecting the winners of the Sawmura Prize.
I’m not really sure myself.

….

p30: ======================================
In all likelihood, the item you’re referring to, Nishigaitsu-sensei…

is this, his private diary.

Huh?
Feel free to take a look.
There’s nothing in there except for who he met or what he ate each day.

p31: ======================================
I’m so moved.
I can’t believe she let us into Sawamura-sensei’s private library.

p32: ======================================
[inset]: Rin-chan… / You really are amazing!!
[book]: {
Morning, dried daikon strips, boiled green vegetables, mackerel mozuku
mixed porridge and miso soup.
Lunch, vegetable soup, lettuce salad, an orange, bread, milk.
Dinner, two pikes, a beer, grated daikon, mango yogurt

Bean sprouts and cucumber goma-ae.

TORUS
}

p33: ======================================
Hmmm. So, this means the fortune telling girl was right.

Well, she’s not really a fortune teller.
Man… I might have had a little too much to drink.
But I was having so much fun, listening to the tales of Sawamura-sensei’s home life.

……
But still, what could “TORUS” mean?

A 3-D object, shaped like a donut….

p34: ======================================
Maybe it was Isobe fries, or something?

Nishigaitsu-sensei said…
[sign]: Café Restaurant GUEST
that she had goosebumps all over her body.

I mean, this is seriously amazing.
I’ve got goosebumps myself from Nishigaitsu-san being able to arrive at this.

p35: ======================================
I mean, this is a fact that was kept private from the rest of the world…

I guess we can’t consider this a trick, or something…

When Ishidou-san sees this,
do you think she’ll know what manga he was drawing?

Fushimi-kun, did you see the picture I sent you?

p36: ======================================
I—I saw it.
But I was riding my bike and nearly crashed.

Ishidou-san really is something else.
I got stuck in a ditch and my tire burst.

I’m here with Taki-kun right now.
I’ll put him on.

Congrats.

Huh?
Oh, you mean the monthly prize?

p37: ======================================
You won 500,000 yen, right?
Then you can go to Ishidou-san’s island.

Huh?
Remember what we said? This year is the festival that only happens once every seven years.

Let’s go together!

Oh…. Now that you mention it…

p38: ======================================
Yes, e-mailing me a picture is fine.
But I’m impressed you were able to see the diary, Nishigaitsu-sensei.

It’s not like I doubted you or anything, Rin-chan.

Anyways, everyone was really surprised.

Things were really clear that day,
so I thought there was no way I was wrong.

p39: ======================================
Then I’ll send it to you immediately.
OK.

p40: ======================================
But what do you think Ishidou-san’s ears are like?
Huh?

Doesn’t she gently part her hair,
hold her hands against her ears, and focus?

What, like this?

Your ears are pretty grotesque, Nishiguchi-san.
Everyone’s ears are grotesque!!

p41: ======================================
I read in some book…
that ears are shaped grotesquely like this in order to capture the contours of sound.

Sound enters through the earhole, passes through the eardrum….
and, somehow-or-another, the information is passed to the brain.

Sorry my explanation was so rough.
Nah; I wouldn’t really be interested in a detailed explanation anyways.

But hers are different from normal people’s.
Ishidou-san’s ears are…

p42: ======================================
large,
and pretty.

p43: ======================================

p44: ======================================
SFX: Ring

To put it simply,

SFX, panel 4: Gulp.

p45: ======================================
!!
Jeanne, don’t lick it!!

The TORUS manga was to be the sunglasses man’s compilation.

The work would have contained everything he had drawn until then.

Whoa!

p46: ======================================
A compilation work? Would that mean…
something on a grand scale, like Tezuka-sensei’s Phoenix?
Or more like Mizushima-sensei’s “Dai-Koushien”…?

I don’t really know much about those mangas…

But it was to be at once grand and personal.

Huh?

The inspiration came to him on a journey.

p47: ======================================
When he left on a journey, seeking to more forwards….

At a time when his heart was lost…
At a time when his heart wandered….

p48: ======================================
On that journey, the old man in sunglasses
found out who he was.

p49: ======================================
When he left on his journey, heading forwards,
before he knew it he was back when he started.
Every road was connected,

p50: ======================================
without end, eternally.

I’m sorry, Nishigaitsu-sensei.
I guess it really is hard to explain like this over the phone.

OK; let’s save the fun for later.
After all, I’ll see you again for the festival on your island.

Huh?! You’re really coming?

p51: ======================================
At any rate, I can be really certain TORUS wasn’t going to be about Isobe fires.
Huh?

p52: ======================================
Summer break—

p53: ======================================
SFX, panel 4: Rumble

p54: ======================================
Hey, that you, Katsuo? I’m sure you’re just wasting away your summer break by yourself like always,
but if you’re free, let’s go to Bizenkou.

At 6:30?
OK.

I haven’t done anything all week.
At this rate, summer break’ll be over….

p55: ======================================
Ah—Sis.

SFX, panel 3: Plop

p56: ======================================
SFX: Tremble Tremble

SFX, panel 2: Plop.

SFX, panel 3: Plop.

p57: ======================================
SFX: Tremble x3

SFX, panel 2: Plop x2

p58: ======================================
She’s just like Mom….

D—Do you want me to carry your bags?
I’m fine…
Her voice, too….

p59: ======================================
And her movements….

She inherited Mom’s disease.

Nori! Sorry to keep you waiting!

p60: ======================================
La Gazzetta dello Sport gave them a 6.5 for the first match…

Bizenkou’s gyouza, my favorite food,
tastes completely plain.

I thought it had ended in the past….

Both my sister and I
thought it would never happen to us.

p61: ======================================
Sign: Bikouzen

Let’s head to Shinrin Park’s parking lot.
There’s a car there that’s shaking for some reason.
Sorry, but I’m heading home.

What?! Seriously?!

She didn’t give up on her dream.
She was forced to abandon it…

p62: ======================================
SFX, panel 4: Drip Drip

p63: ======================================
Ooh…
Ooh…
Wahh….

If manga is taken from me, what else do I have?

p64: ======================================

p65: ======================================

p66: ======================================
[sidebar]: He cannot control his fate. So now, at this moment, he—
[bottom]: To be continued in the December issue.
(bubble at bottom): On sale
(right of the bubble): 11/6

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 10 by Dowolf

2013-09-10T19:18:02+00:00

Rin 10

*For ryColaa Scanlations

p1:
[inset]: A season where one cannot blink.

p2:
[bottom]: Make sure to start from the color page just prior!

p3:

p4:
!

p5:
SFX: Tee hee

SFX: Turn turn

It was a dream… / I saw another strange dream.

p6:
Fushimi-kun, you haven’t used your drink ticket yet, right?

Ah, yeah.

Let’s head upstairs. I feel like trying a drink, too.

p7:
I’m so glad you came today! / Sorry about how my big brother was.
Ah, it’s fine. / And… thanks for inviting me.

Fushimi-kun, do you come to Sakae often?

O—Occasionally.
But in actuality, I never come…

Do you come to buy clothes and stuff?
Y—Yeah, I guess….

p8:
Asuna-chan! / I’m going to get a divorce!

Huh? / What are you saying? / You’re not even married.

In the future, I’m going to marry a violent husband, / and after we have a child together, I’ll become a single mother.

Who said that?

The fortune teller.
???
What fortune teller?

p9:
Sign: {
Fortunes
30 minutes: 3,000
60 minutes: 5,000
} (note: the characters above the word “fortune” say “fortunes”)

No, no, no. / That can’t be right!

She’s apparently an evangelist who came from Mars. / Her name is San Lu-san.

That’s too suspicious; there’s so much I could make fun of.

p10:
I don’t believe at all / in fortune telling, or anything like that.

She normally has a business in Gifu, / but she’s called here once a month to do fortune telling, apparently.
Gifu…? That’s not Mars!

p11:
Three thousand for a half-hour… / That sounds pretty good for a punishment game.

Whoever loses at Rock-Paper-Scissors / has to have their fortune told by that Martian evangelist. How’s that sound?

Rock, paper, scissors / shoot!

p12:
Gyahaha!!
….
That only took one round!

Go ask her if you’re going to become a manga artist!

I’m really no good / with Hori and his style.

How much manga could I buy with 3,000 yen…?

I was watching everything that happened.

p13:
You came to jeer at me, yes?
Huh?!

SFX: *Sigh*

Yeah.

This gimmick really is no good. / It doesn’t work at all.

p14:
It’s hard, being a fortune teller that can’t get any customers. / I hope you won’t mind if I smoke one.

My grandmother was a famous and rich in Amami, / but it looks like I didn’t inherit any of her blood.

But in addition to proper fortunes and predictions, / I believe in things other than humans, too.

p15:
You’re in luck. / I’m almost on my period!

Huh?!

Things become clear before a period. / Even I might get some real inspiration now.

p16:
OK, no more parlor tricks today.

So, give me both your hands. / Is there anything you want to ask?

……. / S—Something general about my whole future, I guess….

p17:

p18:
I’m completely trapped……

p19:
Be careful about women!

p20:
Huh?
Perhaps you’ve already met her….

That woman will turn everything around you into hell. / That woman will show you hell. / …..And you will continue to wander the desert,

p21-22:
all alone…. / while embracing your regrets, your fears, your despair!

You can pull your hands back, now.

You picture sending your “spirit” in through the left hand, / and it returning to you through the right.

By sending your “spirit into your partner / and then circulating it, you can see various images and hear voices.

p23:
I’m only imitating my grandmother, / but I feel like it went well today.

A—Are you saying my future won’t be bright?
That depends on your choices.
My choices?

What’s your name?

Fushimi Norito.

p24:
Norito-kun, have you heard of “soulmates”?
Huh?

I guess it’s your fated person, your destined person. / The person with whom your soul is linked, you could say….

I feel like you have someone like that, Kirito-kun.

p25:
And what I realized is that, regarding that person, / you can’t afford to screw up!

Uh, umm, San Lu-san, / can you do me next?

….. / Sorry. I’m done for today.

Huh? The owners said you would keep going till morning.

I’m tired now. / Don’t worry. I get the feeling you’re not going to have much of a life, anyhow.

p26:
Uh, umm, the money!

It’s your choice whether or not to believe. / You can treat what I said as the nonsense of a charlatan, if you like.

I’m Misaki. / I feel like I’ll meet you again someday, Norito-kun.

p27:
How was it?
Hey, why were you holding your hands out like that?

A—Apparently, she was sending her “spirit” into me and back.

SFX: Pfft!

That’s so fishy!!
Is that the “hand power” from Mars?!
That’s just great!!
SFX: Gah hah hah

p28:
Hey, what are you all getting worked up about?
Big Brother! / Do you know San Lu-san?

Oh, that charlatan fortune teller. / I’m pretty sure she was a different character half-a-year ago.

I knew you’d say that. / Fushimi-kun just went to see her.

Well, whether or not her fortunes are real…..

She’s pretty hot, huh?!
Ouch!!

p29:

p30:
…will turn everything around you into hell. / That woman will show you hell.

…..And you will continue to wander the desert.

p31:

p32:
Rin-chan, you really like sittin’ there and lookin’ at the sea, don’t ya?

It’s kinda hard to interrupt you when you’re like that, but it’s time to get goin’.

No problem; I was just spacin’ out, anyways.

Ah, that’s right. Is it OK if we head home separately today? / I’ve got my future consultation
Oh, OK, I’ll be fine.

p33:

p34:
Ishidou, want a ride?! / Ain’t we headin’ the same way?!

p35:
Hey, Ishidou!

Don’t be such a scaredy-cat. / I ain’t gonna bully you like back in middle school.

p36:
Hey, you ignorin’ me?

Then how about some payback?

Ishidou!

Ishidou!!

p37:
You all right?
Yeah.

You gotta watch out for ‘im. / I ain’t heard much good about that guy.

p38:
Want me to take you home? / Just wait here; I’m sure Coach’ll let us out early if I tell him.
I’m fine.

Ain’t everyone on the island lookin’ forward to you makin’ it to Koushien? / Tsuji-kun, do your best at practice.

Ishidou! Please come see our next match!!

Sorry. I don’t care much for baseball.

p39:
Grandpa… / And Mom.

I know you both passed away in June, / but I hope you’re OK with me only visiting your graves once.
Gravestone: Fushimi Family Grave

p40:
It might be a little shameless…

But please let me win the Sawamura Prize.

Please, let me become a manga artist.
Gravestone: Fushimi Family Grave

p41:
That dream I saw on the bullet train… / was really strange.

I have your favorite, Nori-chan—hamburger bentous.

I’m sorry I can’t cook for you… but my body’s not that well.

Mom, don’t go!! / I have to apologize!!

p42:
Nori-chan!

p43:
Can you do a few things for me?

I need you to buy eight slices of bread, / toufu, and some soy sauce.

SFX: Snickering

p44:
Why does Norito’s mom always walk around with a baby carriage?
She was totally shaking.
And her voice sounded weird.

Nori-cha~~~~n. / Go do a few things for me~~~

p45:
Ring

!!

Fushimi-kun, congratulations on winning the monthly prize. I heard about it from Nishiguchi-san.
Close / Display

“R”…. It’s Ishidou-san.

p46:
Ring!

Thank you! Long time no see, Ishidou-san.
Close / Display

“N”… / Fushimi-kun, that was fast.

And thanks for remembering me, lol.

p47:

p48:
And you remembered me, too, lol.
Oh, a Nishigaitsu stamp!

Rin-chan must be chattin’ with someone.

p49:
You have been forever searching…

for so many thousands of years… / for “that person.”

p50:
SFX: Ring

You’re aiming for the award Taki-kun got next, right?
Good luck! \(^O^)/

Thank you. I’m on fire now!

p51:
So the protagonist’s twin sister transfers to a famous girl’s school, then refuses to go to school for a month.

Then, the protagonist disguises himself as his sister and attends school in her place to find out what happened to her.

Sketch: {
This is the first time in my life… / I’ve crossdressed.
SFX: Bathump Bathump

If they find out I’m a guy… / both my life and my sister’s life will be over!

However, why did my sister, who should have been excited by a new environment, become like she is?
}

p52:
And then the protagonist encounters the Million Dollar Four, who rule the school.

Sketch: {
Long time no see, Favela.

Favela?!

Did you forget? The “favela” is what they call the slums in Brazil.

What…? I mean, I am from the backstreets, and we don’t have much money, but… / I can’t believe they would nickname my little sister that.
}

He learns what his sister, who had a grand view of the academy, faced when she arrived…. / and challenges the Million Dollar Four to a battle.

p53:
Yeah, this is nice!
Sketch: {
I’ll fight you in your own arena!! / We’ll compete in soccer!!

Waha. You’ve got guts, girl.
}
Th—Thank you very much!

The glasses girl I like was absolutely nothing like I imagined, / but well, she’s a good character, so I guess everything turned out all right.

Sketch: Th—The ball rolled in on the PK!!
And the PK finale was really interesting.
But still, a half-Suriname, half-Dutch intense girl nicknamed the Fighting Dog~?

p54:
But still, it doesn’t have much erotic stuff~~~~
Y—Yes.

And it’s not just lacking a little—there’s barely any!
Sketch: {
Favela! / It’s too early to celebrate! Next, you’re going to face me in the pool!!

What?!!
}
Do you think so?

Before the contest against the second of the Million Dollar Four, the swimming girl, someone appears to assist the protagonist…

Sketch {
Dammit! I can’t even swim.
Saori-chan, you really moved me. / Now’s the time for us to raise the banner of revolution against the Million Dollar Four!

Huh?

I’m Hijirisawa Erika. / I’ll help you however I can.

p55:
Sketch: {
So, Saori-chan, / we don’t have long, so we’ll do this Spartan-style.

In 480 B.C., King Leonidas of Sparta fought against the Persian army with only 300 men.

Now hurry, and change into your swimsuit!
Well, umm..

If I change, they’ll find out I’m a man!

C’mon, hurry.
}
I want you to make more use of situations like this!

Showers, changing rooms, panty shots… / You can create lots of erotic episodes.

I—I get it.

I think the assistant Erika would be better as a beautiful woman~. / She should be as down-to-earth as the Million Dollar Four are removed from reality!

p56:
D—Down-to-earth, you say…?

Ah, by the way, Fushimi-kun, / might you happen to be having semester finals right now?

Yes; they start next week.

Really? Are you all right with your studies?
Yeah, I’m fine.

I’m betting my life on this, after all!

p57:
Sketch: The assistant, Erika.

p58:
No, that’s not right.

What should I make Erika look like….?

p59:
Listening to this song makes me remember….

last summer, when I passionately devoted myself to manga.

p60-61:

p62:
Hot!!

I feel like meat cooking on the riverside….
I can be who I am now because of everything I did last year….

p63:
I’m looking forward to summer break!! / I’ll draw tons and tons of manga!!

Dammit. I have to study first. / I’ll spend all night cramming and pull off something.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 9 by Dowolf

2013-08-21T17:53:15+00:00

Rin 9

*Reserved for ryColaa Scanlations

p1:

p2:
May------

Morishige High School

p3:
Hmmmm…..

Monthly mangas from the 80’s… / are really useful references for erotic manga!!

p4:
What are you reading?

H—Honda-san!!

Err, it’s Sci-Fi stuff. / That’s not a lie.

It’s a classic, so I thought I’d use it as a reference. / And that’s not a lie either.

p5:
Hmmmm… / Come to think of it, have you finished your manga yet?

Yeah; I’ve entered it for the monthly prize. / I should find out how I did pretty soon.

Wow… What sort of manga was it?
I—It’s a high school baseball manga. / A new teacher comes along, takes charge, and tries to improve a weak team…

You mean, like “Rookies”?

W—Well, I guess it’s kinda like that.

p6:
Wow… I really want to read it.
I—I’m sorry, but I forgot to make a copy of the manuscript…

SFX: Ding Dong Dang Dong

See ya! / Bye-bye!

p7:
If Honda-san reads “Dreaming of You”…. / She’ll never want to look me in the eyes again…

SFX: Rumble Rumble

SFX: Rumble

!!
Cell: Incoming Call:
Taurus Editorial Department

p8:
Congrats, Fushimi-kun! / “Dreaming of You” was given an award of excellence in the monthly contest!

p9:
A—An award of excellence?!
Yep. That’s a rank above the winner.
Looks like you’ve cleared the hurdle!

The whole editorial department ranked it head and shoulders above the competition! / It’s an award we only give out once a year, if ever.

Umm…… / I’m sorry……

p10:
Right now, I’m on top of the bridge.
Huh?

During the summer of last year…. / I threw a manuscript off this bridge.

p11:
I brought it to Taurus, / but I was told that I should just quit….

Who told you that?

Mori-san did.
Flashback {
Editor: You need to study drawing a bit more. / And your dialogue has a lot of… meaningless bits. / Furthermore, your character design isn’t very realistic.

Editor: Hmmm…. / Maybe you should quit.

Gyahhhh hah hah hah. That sounds like something he’d say!!

But I didn’t think I could stop….
And that’s why you worked so hard, right?

p12:
Well, I did what I could….

So…… / Thank you so much, Mutou-san.
Hey, hey, hey.

You can’t be satisfied with just a monthly prize. / What you should be aiming for is the entry gate for beginners offered twice a year: the Sawamura Prize!

Given your current skill, you could get the top prize!

p13:
And after that comes circulation!

You want to have your work in the same magazine as Mizuno Tooru, whom you idolize, right?

Wow….
Y—Yes!!

Ah, that’s right. / Let me tell you my cellphone number.

p14:
Mutou-san gave me his cell number!!

I guess he’s accepted me as someone with potential

My change of direction has paid off!! / I was right to follow Mutou-san!!

15:
Have you thought at all about what you’re going to write next?
No, not yet….

Didn’t you write something earlier titled “Transfer Student from the Favela”?
BG: Transfer Student from the Favela

I really liked that setup. / A broke protagonist, attending a school for the rich…

Do you think you could do something like that, but with some ero content?

……….

p16:
So, he transfers to a school controlled by…. / four rich girls called the Million Dollar Four, or something like that?

Yes, yes!! / And make sure you have a girl with glasses, too—I like them!!

A glasses girl, huh…..

Million Dollar 4:
1) Student Council President
Hates men, top grades, talented at sports.
2) Hockey Club
Dresses up, likes partying.
3) Swim Club
Serious, only cares about club life.
4) Soccer Club
Wears glasses, half Suriname, half Dutch.
Nicknamed the Fighting Dog

p17:

p18:
(fb): And after that comes circulation!
(fb): You want to have your work in the same magazine as Mizuno Tooru, whom you idolize, right?
The same magazine as Mizuno Tooru, huh….

However…

I don’t think I can become like Mizuno Tooru anymore…

p19:
June------

Oh! He’s here, he’s here!
Fushimi, we saw it!

Monthly Prize
(right side): Look forward to their future w— (cut off)
(First box): Dreaming of You / Award of Excellence / Fushimi Kinosuke (Aichi Prefecture, 17)
(Lower boxes): (Upper left in both is “Honorable Mention”)
(Right one’s title: can’t make out, sorry)
(left one): I am Don Quixote

p20:
That’s amazing.
Why didn’t you ever say anything?
Uh, no….

I thought Holly was the best artist at Morishige High, / but you’re way better, Fushimi.
And Holly came in first, but you won the award of excellence. / And the prize was 500,000 yen, right? That’s a ton. / Give me some!

!!

p21:
Don’t just gather in front of my locker!

The real contest is the Sawamura Prize. / Don’t get full of yourself just yet!

p22:
Are you all right, Fushimi?
I’m good. / But who bought that? / I was so scared….

I did!

Honda-san!

Well, it was really my brother, / but I’m the one who brought it here.
I—I’m surprised he noticed.

He must have realized after I was talking to him about you.

p23:
H—Honda-san, it was you.
Huh?

FB: {
I don’t really get it, but it must be rough out there.

But I guess if you can’t overcome that, / you’ll never get to be a pro, huh.
Ah, yeah…. I guess so.

Good luck, Fushimi-kun. / I’m sure this is a chance to boost yourself up there.
}

When I lost my way, you were the one who gave me a push forward.

p24:
I’m not quite sure what you mean, but I’m glad I helped you out!

So, see ya!

Thank goodness she didn’t realize it was an ero manga…

Ah, Fushimi-kun?

Are you free tomorrow night?
Huh?
My brother’s having a birthday party…

p25:
I think he’d be happy if you came. / Can you make it?

Huh?!

C—Can I really go?!

p26:
Ah…. Hello, Katou-san.
Yes, I’m working.

!!

Nishi-chan, I’m heading out for a bit, so hold the fort!
Huh?!

p27:
Right now, the former editor of Nakayoshi, Katou-san, / is drinking with the head of the Sawamura Pros.

What?!

Make sure to feed Jeanne at 12. / Her stomach’s not doing too well right now, so make sure to pour a little hot water! / But don’t let it boil!
N—Nishigaitsu-sensei, I’m off at 11 today….

By the way, which of these sunglasses do you think is better?
Well, they’re both about the same.

p28:
This is a small place, with no tables, / but Sensei would come here two or three times a week.
Katou-san, you’re drinking already? / People should be working at this hour.
Miss, another watered-down shochu, please.

Would you like an apricot?
Please.

Huh? Where’s the gentleman from the Sawamura Pros?
In the bathroom.

p29:
Nice to meet you. I’m Hazama.

A pleasure to meet you. I’m Nishigaitsu Hanako.
I am aware.

The bathroom’s a bit stinky right now, so I would advise against entering. / It’s old, so the plumbing’s not too good.
Thank you, but I’m fine. / And I have a deodorant.

But I really am happy… / that even now people are still interested in Sawamura-sensei.
An isobe-age, please!
Well… I was raised on Sawamura’s works.

p30:
I was told you’re interested in his schedule book?
Here, could you pass this down?
Ah, yes.

I was interested in how he was able to manage such a superhuman rate of production…

How did he manage it…? / At any rate, he was always drawing.

When we went together to England to gather materials, / he was drawing in the cab to Narita, on the flight, and even in his hotel room….

p31:
It was around then that a young editor at his publisher asked him,
Sensei, why do you work so hard when you’re already a legend?!

A legend…? I hate that word. / It’s a title for an old man who sits cross-legged while basking in the glory of the past.

p32:
But even today, I am still making manga!

p33:
Wow…. / That was really touching.

That young editor was me, though.

Sensei was always being hounded by deadlines. / So he spent almost the whole week in England cooped up in his hotel room.

Wow… What a waste.

He was only really able to gather material for the first two days.

Ah, however, / wasn’t there something strange back then?

p34:
When we opened up the guidebook and were trying to figure out where we were…
We’ll get there faster if we go straight down here.
No, to get to the Roman army baths we should first head north…

Follow me.

Did Sensei get mad?!

p35:
We worryingly followed after him…. / Sensei dashingly went down an old alleyway….

It was almost like he was walking through his own home.

Hah

Hah

Amazing… Sensei , you must have such a good memory… / that you memorized the entire map.

p36:
Nope….
But I thought this was your first time in England. / Have you actually been here before?

….. / I might’ve…

A long, long time ago….

p37:
Or maybe in the future?

Sometimes, his words and actions / went far beyond what we could understand.

p38:
I believe that the schedule book is in the care of his family.

You’ve heard enough about Sensei now, right?

May I be blunt?

What was that manga going to be about?

p39:
…… / I wouldn’t be able to tell you that without seeing the diary myself, but…

I’m sure Rin-chan…
(bubble): If you could, then please!
would be able to understand what he was writing!!

I understand.

I will contact them myself.

p40:
Sometimes, Tsuji-kun’s curveball is good enough to take batters aback and make them try to dodge. / And he’s gettin’ better n’ better.

p41:
But even so, he’s really popular with the girls, ain’t he?

I’m gonna go home. / I’m bored.
Whaaaat? / Rin-chan, there’s gonna be a practice game after this! / I even went and got a scorebook for you.

p42:
!

Inoi again…? / He’s been starin’ at you all the time lately.

p43:
When we pass him in the halls, it’s like he’s starin’ at every inch of you, head to toes… / And his eyes look dangerous.

Am I wrong? And what’s with his hair? / He cut it super short back in middle school.
Let’s go, Akane-chan. / Just ignore him.

p44:
“7 o’clock, we’re gathering at Sakae Station.”

That was all I heard, / but where should I go? I don’t even know who else will be here…
SFX: Heartbeats.

p45:
Fushimi-kun!

Wow! / You showed up looking smart in a suit!

Ha haha…. / I figured this way, I’d look good wherever we went…

Doesn’t he kind of look like an office worker?
And isn’t it cut a little short? / That’s hilarious!
Dammit. I just hurried and borrowed these from Katsuo…

p46:
Heyya.

!!

Yuuya and the rest said they were going to a shop nearby, so let’s go ahead. / First, let’s eat.

I never knew Hori was going to be here, too. / And Yuuya, one of Hori’s friends, too… It’s everyone I can’t handle.
Holly, that hat is so cute!
This? I got it from my sister.

p47:
You know, that’s not what you wear to a club.

I never knew… / that we were going to a club!!

p48:
Asuna, aren’t they goinig to ask for ID?
This place is lax, so we’re fine.

Asuna-chan! / Your brother’s already dead drunk!

Aww, that’s horrible.
Drinks are 2,000 for men, 1,000 for ladies.
It’s annoying, so don’t bother me about him.

p49:
That’s my brother!
Huh?!

p50:
Hey, so you’re Fushimi-kun? / You really are only serious when it comes to writing manga.

Th—This is quite a birthday party.

It’s not on this floor. / There’s a 14-tatami mat room below.

Why do you have an ax in your head?
I like to get into Halloween stuff. / So I thought I’d wear a costume today.

p51:
Umm… This is my gift. / It’s a bit old, but it’s Mizuno Tooru’s dream short story collection…
Damn, just look at you! Happy birthday!

Yay!

You two look amazing!
………
Ah, Asuna-chan! Long time no see!!

p52:

p53:
This… / isn’t quite what I thought it would be….

p54:
I don’t belong here…
Even though I just arrived so nonchalantly…..

p55:
Oh, this song is….

I feel like… / I heard it somewhere before…

It’s a record your father often listened to.

That’s right… / It was the reggae version of this.

p56-7:

p58:
Do you feel out-of-place?
I—I guess so, yeah.
This isn’t a coincidence.

It’s a little clichéd, / but there is no such thing in this world as a coincidence.

p59:
You must have felt it yourself. You nonchalantly go out somewhere, only for this to happen.

You seem to have fallen for her….
Huh?

Ah, / that’s not….

p60:
When you spoke with the girl… / “your heart rejoiced”?

Huh?

I—It wasn’t really like that… / I guess…..

p61:
No, it must have been “like that.”
Huh?

You have been forever searching…

p62-63:
for so many thousands of years… / for “that person.”

p64:
….. / Who are you?

Rather than questioning who I am, / wouldn’t it be wiser to question who you are?

Chase after the white rabbit, / and you will be able to pursue Sawamura Eichi!

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 8 by Dowolf

2013-07-21T12:54:42+00:00

Rin chapter 8

*Reserved for ryColaa Scanlations

p1:
right side: Serious about manga
Rin

p2:
Be sure to start reading from the color page two pages earlier!

When the new semester began…

p3:
I decided to stop taking my bike

the two kilometers to school,

so that I could strengthen my body!!

p4:
However.
(upper left): Ding dong dang dong

I’ve suddenly found myself late for school 5 days in a row!!
SFX: Huff Huff
I—I’m sorry.
You’re late again? / Back when I was your age, a kid like you would get his butt whacked with a bamboo sword.

When I realized how unexpectedly low my potential was, / my heart felt like it was about to break.

p5:
Fushimi-kun!

What’s the matter? You’re covered in sweat.

H—Honda-san!

Hey, would you mind giving me a ride to the station today and tomorrow?
Huh?!

p6:
I’ve got some things to take care of, and I have to make the :38 bus. Please?!

Ah…
I didn’t ride my bike here today, so…

Huh? You didn’t?
Yeah. I walked today. / That’s why I’m so covered in sweat.

Oh, I see. I’ll go ask somebody else, then.

p7:
Ah! / Tomorrow…

I could take my bike tomorrow.

Really?!

Yay! Great! / Then it’s a promise!

Y—Yeah.

p8:
SFX: Ding Dang Dong

It’s not like I’m breaking my oath, or anything.

I’ll just run tomorrow night.

If nothing else, I can just do squats here and now.

Please?!
And if she’s asking me like that, does it mean….

After becoming seniors, we again got put in different classes… I thought that we wouldn’t talk to each other again until graduation, but…

p9:
Mutou-san hasn’t contacted me yet!!

….Well, I can’t say I’m surprised.

Right now, I need to dedicate myself to improving my skills. / There’s so much I have to learn by heart.

SFX: Rumble

SFX: Rumble
Phone (upside down, from bottom): Incoming Call / Taurus Editorial Department / (numbers)

p10:
H—Hello?!
Hello, this is Mutou-san. Are you awake?

Ah, yes.
Oww. I skinned my knee.
Sorry it took me so long to call you back.

It’s fine… I’m used to it.
Man~~ My bad, my bad. / By the way, do you remember what we talked about earlier?

Ah, yes. / ……You said you thought there was some way I could win, or…

p11:
That’s it!

However, that’s only if you’re willing to completely switch gears.

Y—you want me to switch gears?

p12:
Personally, I really like the niche fighting mangas you’ve been drawing, / but I don’t think you’ll get any results like that.

Badump.

When I was reading through the storyboards you sent, I thought to myself… / “This kid’s got the best art I’ve ever seen from a high schooler. / And it looks like he can draw girls cuter than the ones he’s drawing.”

So……

So what?
SFX: Gulp

p13:
Want to try drawing an erotic manga?

I’m sorry?

You know, an erotic manga! Draw some pictures of girls’ naked bodies, or where you can see their panties.

p14:
M—Me? Draw that?!

Our magazine’s biggest weakness is sexiness. / With your artistic abilities, there’s a damn good chance you can get yourself serialized.

I—I see.

You want to be a manga artist no matter what, right? / You said you were willing to do anything to become one, didn’t you?

p15:
O—Of course!

This world’s a harsher place than you might think. / As your editor, I’m telling you that this is how you can survive.

And I figure you’re guaranteed to succeed, if you take this route!

p16:
There’s no reason to hesitate!

Mutou-san’s exactly right. / You should write sexy manga.

S—Should I?
He might not look it, but he’s got a good nose for talent.

There’s strikers who only succeeded after switching from midfield to forward. / Or swimmers who succeed after switching from freestyle to breaststroke.

And you have players like Suzuki Ichirou, who got his break after switching to Ichiro.
But all of those were examples from sports….

p17:
I mean, if Mutou-san told me to, I’d write unrefined boxing manga in a heartbeat.
Really? Nishiguchi-san, what sort of manga have you drawn till now?

Love comedies with tons of beautiful women.

Whaaaaat?!!
(Background bubble: Orryaaah! [it’s a grunt])
Based on those pictures… I can’t even imagine it.

Anyways, you should believe in Mutou-san and plunge forwards! / Stop hesitating and go do it! You’ll understand once you do.

p18:
I have felt like I’m at the end-of-the-line recently……

Erotic manga, huh…….

p19:
Ding dong dang dong

Fushimi-kun! Thanks for this!

No problem. I made sure to fill up my tires with air this morning.
Hey! Are you saying I’m fat?
N—no, that’s not it….

p20:
It’s the :38 bus, so we’ve gotta hurry!
As long as we don’t dawdle, we’ll be fine.

Hey, look! Honda’s going home together with Fushimi!
You serious?!

Come to think of it, my big brother told me / that Taurus is totally interesting!

p21:
What sort of manga are in it?
I guess the most famous one would be “Magical Girl ? Lumina.”

Ahhh, didn’t that one become an anime?
Yeah. There’s a live-action, too, and there’s apparently talks of a movie being made in Hollywood. / Right now, it’s super popular in Asia and the West, of course, and even in South America.

There’s also the monumental delinquent manga, “JUICE”… / And you can’t forget Mizuno Tooru’s “Gunners.”

p22:
Wasn’t “Doping Hyena” written by Mizuno Tooru?
Yep. He’s the manga artist I most respect in the whole world.

I started reading Taurus when Gunners started circulating in it… / I came to love it. There are so many original manga in it, ones you couldn’t find in any other magazine.

As far as I’m concerned, it’s definitely the most interesting and cutting-edge magainze!

p23:
How happy would I be, if I could get serialized in Taurus…

Ah, don’t hit the brakes—let’s go down and take that turn at full speed!
O—Okay!

YAAAAAAAAAAAYY!!

p24:
Fushimi-kun, did you keep writing more manga?
I feel like a few years were taken off my life… / Ah, yeah. I’m about to start writing a new one.

What sort of manga is this one?

Huh?!
SFX: Bathump

Ah, no….. I’m still in the planning stages.
You have to let me read it!
What?!

p25:
Th—the truth is, my editor suggested I switch gears, but I’m not really sure, / so I don’t know when I’ll finish it……..

…… / Hmmmmmmm.

I don’t really get it, but it must be rough out there.

But I guess if you can’t overcome that, / you’ll never get to be a pro, huh.
Ah, yeah…. I guess so.

Good luck, Fushimi-kun. / I’m sure this is a chance to boost yourself up there.

p26:
A chance

I never thought of it like that…. / I guess I’m kind of lucky, in a way.
Don’t hesitate and move on! You’ll understand once you do.

It’s a promise, all right? You have to let me read it.
SFX: Bye-bye!
Y-Yeah.

Wait—I never told her it was an erotic manga……

p27:
If you’ve got somethin’ to tell me, then hurry up and say it!

p28:
I’m pretty busy my own self.
Uh, well…..

Don’t you be tellin’ me you want to go out. / I already turned you down once.

…… / B—but still, I ain’t gonna give up on you, Ishidou.

p29:
Ain’t you the ace of the baseball team, Tsuji-kun? / I figure plenty of other girls have already fessed to you.
Ishidou, I swear to you!!

I’m gonna become a pro, get double-digit wins every year, and make hundreds of billions!!

And someday, I’ll get me some famous agent and go to major A-League team in the east.

We’ll win the World Series, and get me a Champion Ring. / There’ll be parades with confetti streamin’ down, and Ishidou, y’all’ll be sittin’ right next to me in an open car.

p30:
What’re you goin’ on about? I didn’t understand none of that. / I don’t really care much ‘bout baseball anyways.
Ah! Wait up, Ishidou! / I have to ‘splain to you ‘bout the pension system!

p31:
…..

Rin-chan!

p32:
How’d it go?
He just came to say the same darn thing.

Gettin’ fessed to twice by the same guy’s kinda disgustin’.

D—Disgustin’…? / Rin-chan, don’t you get it?

He’s the guy who everybody’s hopin’ is gonna bring our school to its first Koshien. / Tsuji-kun’s been called our school’s first star!

I just don’t get what everyone’s fussin’ about.

Arrrggh! Rin-chan, you gotta tell me!

p33:
Where d’you think you’re gonna find someone better than him?!

Seats # 6-10.
Individual Counseling

You’re kidding me. / For college or job, you put “undecided”?

I—I’m still considering things.

You’re already a senior. Is this really the time to take things easy?

p34:
SFX: Slam / Sigh

He had so many nosehairs…

SFX: (crowd noises)

Wow! I knew you could do it, Holly!
You really are talented, huh.

Hm?
Mag: Taurus

?!
(top mag): Shounen Taurus

(upper left): Monthly Prize Winners
(below that): A new entrant appears!!
(below big picture): I Feel Like Lancaster / Hori Taiki (Aichi Prefecture, 18 y.o.)
(upper right text box): Piece of Trash Sandayuu / Ping Pong (Fukuoka Prefecture, 21 y.o.)
(lower right text box): Clash Cycliing / Urami Matarou (Saitama Prefecture, 27 y.o.)

Th-this is…! / Seriously?!
Fushimi, when did you…

p36:
Hori… Weren’t you aiming for the Beetle’s Christie prize…?

I like Taurus, too. / I like its “authority.”

Hey, didn’t you show for the Sawamura Prize?
SFX: Smirk

p37:
Y—Yeah.

Seriously? Not bad, Fushimi!
Hey—how much did that win you?

A—A hundred thousand yen.

A hundred thousand? This one was worth three hundred thousand!
I guess you lose, Fushimi.

Guess there’s nothing you can do. Hori’s old man’s an arts professor. His DNA’s just different.
Come to think of it, I never knew you wrote manga, Fushimi.
If you think of someone here at Morishige who’s good at art, you think of Holly, right?

p38:
Oh, yeah. Wasn’t the guy who took the Sawamura Prize earlier the same age as us?

And hell, if that could win the grand prize, then there’s no way I couldn’t win it!

p39:
Maybe I’ll enter the Sawamura Prize next. / What about you?

Ohhh! If Fushimi enters too, then it’s a match!!
You doin’ it, Fushimi?

Of course I am!

p40:
I know I’ve done a lot of practice… / and my art’s gotten better.

Does he have a grudge against me? / But why me….?

But if I can’t beat someone as mistaken as him…..

I’ll never be able to catch up to Taki-kun!!

p41:
(paper, handwritten)
Title: “Dreaming of You”

A new female teacher freshly hired at her high school alma mater, which is noted for its baseball program. She immediately sets her sights on the baseball team, which retains little of the feel and energy it had in the old days.

p42:
(again, all handwritten)
New Teacher, Imai Kimika. / Self-appointed Baseball Manager

The Members who Lack Drive
(left of top head): Main Character, Kongen. Former Middle School Ace
(upper right of the five): Has no glove.
(below that): Fat and can’t run.
(bottom): Paranormal Club Member, has first-rate equipment.
(upper left) Can’t handle short bounds.
(below that): Hagiode – was scouted from the Track team.

(bubble): What about the feelings of everyone else who’s ever been on this team in years past?!!
(not-bubble): Kimika

(not-bubble) Kongen
(bubble): Wh—what do you mean?!

(bubble) Shut it!)
(not-bubble): Members
(bubble): Baseball and Koshien are just dalliances.

Th—that’s pathetic!

p43:
Teach, if we make it to Koshien, / will you do something for us?

Yeah—you should show us your tits!

Okay. I’ll show you them.

What?!
Seriously?!
However, my ways will be harsh.

I’ve read Drucker’s Management / We’ll be stressing OPS and WHIP, just like in the majors!

p44:
Principal’s Office.
Kimika-sensei, did you actually promise the club members you’d show them your breasts?
Y—Yes, sir… It just sort of happened.

This is a major problem!!
Calm down, Mr. Principal.

The Ougawara General Manager!
Maybe my ways of harsh punishment are old. / I haven’t read Drucker, and OPS is hogwash to me.

However, as a man… / I want to see Kimika-sensei’s tits!

p45:
Hah….

I completed 25 pages of the storyboard… / in one night.

Hah…
However…. Will this really work?

Regardless, I’ll send Mutou-san a copy. / Ah, but it’ll take 2 or 3 weeks for a response anyways….

p46:
Hey! It’s Mutou!!

Huh? Mutou-san….?
It’s only been two days since I sent you my storyboard.
I’ve already read “Dreaming of You”!!

R—Really?!
Wait, what about everything else I’ve ever sent you?

You’ve completely switched things up.

p47:
This is great!
It’s so much more interesting than all your other stuff!

S—Seriously?!
Mutou-san just said it was interesting!!
SFX: Surprised!

p48:
You know the part where all the worthless club members / go to recruit the track team’s fastest runner?

She’ll show you her tits. / Even then, are you going to turn her down?

Hmph…
I don’t care about tits…

I’m an ass man!

I—I get it. / Let’s negotiate with Kimika-sensei and see if she’ll show you her ass!

This scene made me laugh so hard, my stomach hurt!

Mutou-san laughed so hard his stomach hurt!!

p49:
This is the first time I’ve gotten such a good reaction!!
If I had to say one thing, though, it needs more sexiness. / I want to see more of Kimika-sensei naked!

Also, I’d like you to rework the ending.
I—I understand. I’ll redraw it and send it straight to you!!

By the way, do you want to try sending this in for the monthly prize?

Huh?

The Sawamura Prize is only offered twice a year… / There’s a good six months until the deadline.

p50:
I want you to keep writing more stuff and get better and better.

I can also use the monthly prize so that your name starts floating around the editorial department. / I want to connect it to the Sawamura Prize.

Of course, it won’t matter if you can’t win a good prize in the monthly contest. / Well, you have to at least place!

p51:
I have to at least place… / So I have to at least do as well as Hori, if not better…

“With Charles and You and Henri” Original Manuscript

p52:
I’m relieved with how easy it was to sneak in!
There’s a lot more people attending here than at the Christie Sakuishi exhibit. / The staff is so happy.

Nishigaitsu-sensei, its’ over here!!

How a manga was brought to completion:
Schedule Book
Script
Sketches

Ah, so this is the…..

Book: Sun 23rd: Duke Lines
Mon 24th : Storyboard
Tues 25th: Heikichi Kankachou
Wed 26th: 9:30 Saitou Kido
Thurs 27th: 9:00 Wake
Fri 28th: Duke 23:00
Sat 29th: HaruMai drawings
Sun 30th: 9:00 Gather Material
Mon 31st: Boilerman Lines / 21:00 Outside
Tues 1st: Storytelling Party
Wed 2nd: Marth Drawings
Thurs 3rd: Saitou Satou
Fri 4th: 9:30 Inaba
Sat 5th: Boiler Color
Sign: Schedule Book

p53:
Based on the contents, I guess these aren’t his last entries?
Did something catch your eye?

No…. Well, Sawamura-sensei was such a prolific writer, right? / SFX: Wahaha. / I was wondering how it was he managed his schedule.

I was hoping I could use it to improve my own scheduling. / Maybe it could help me as I enter my own twilight years.

Oh, there’s no need to joke. / Nishigaitsu-sensei, you’re still young.

Well, she might look young, / but that’s only because she touches up here and there.

p54:
SFX: Ow!
Bottom: Pow!
Upper left: Crescent Moon Kick!!

This is the only volume we have at the museum…..

but his heirs or the Sawamura Professionals might have possession of it.

I see. I guess it’s going to be hard for us to get to the “real deal.”

p55:
You would think so, Taki-kun.

Hah hah hah. You’ll be in trouble if you underestimate Nishigaitsu Hanako!
?

At the young age of 10, she won the Nakayoshi Prize at the Nakayoshi Manga School. / Since then, starting with “With Charles and You and Henri,” she’s written hit after hit…

They say there’s a new annex at Koudansha built by her golden right hand. / She’s Nishigaitsu Hanako, the Living Legend (Age Withheld).

p56:
Which means….

The former editor of Nakayoshi and some of the current staff / are former editors of Sawamura-sensei’s.

Some of them were even pallbearers at his funeral.
What?!

So, maybe there’s something with the same spelling as what Ishidou-san wrote. / She might be able to see the real thing.

I’ll report to you on how things turn out.

p57:
….Maybe this?

I’m pretty sure the old man in sunglasses / was writing this in his diary.

“TORUS”….
…..From what I can feel, / that was the title of the manga he was drawing when he died.

p58:
What sort of manga was Sawamura Eichi trying to write during his last days? / I can’t even imagine it….

Two of the people here… / will someday draw a work based on the same theme.

Taki-kun… / and Fushimi-kun!

p59:
I wonder what sort of manga he’s drawing right now…….

p60:
(handwritten again)
We’re finally at the prefectural finals!!

On the one side, there’s Yamanaka High, which has miraculously won game after game. / Opposing them is….

The veteran Matsushita Academy’s ace, Enjouji!!

His weapons, backdoor and frontdoor breaking balls, are more than Yamanaka’s player scan handle! / Even their fourth at-bat, Kongen-kun, has struck out twice today!!

(sign):
Yamanaka
Matsushita

p61:
!!

I know it’s during the match, / but I thought I’d specially let you see me in a swimsuit

SFX: Ohhhh!!

Our opponent’s pitches are dropping as they approach the plate. / This is where it all counts.

No pictures, Ougawara General Manager!
SFX: Ah!

The rest will come after we’ve won!

Don’t forget this mental image, or the data on the other team!

p62:
Kongen-kun, what’s wrong? / You’ve got a good eye, so why are you going for pitches that are clearly out of the strike zone?

Sensei, I’m going to be blunt…

In this day and age, I can see all the erotic images I want on my phone. / So just seeing your boobs isn’t really much motivation.

What?!
Could I feel them up?
Just 30 seconds… No—10 is enough!

Kimika-sensei, I’d like to do that, too.
Ougawara General Manager?!!

If—If 5 seconds would work, then….

Kongen-kun hit the ball!! / It’s flying straight towards the left-field fence!!

p63:
Charging towards home plate is Hagiode-kun, who until 3 months ago was a member of the track team!!

If he’s safe, the game’ll be all tied up!! / But the ball’s already on its way back!!

(upper left): Ass!!
Hagiode-kun’s dodged the touch!!

But he hasn’t yet stepped on home plate!! / The catcher’s going for another try!!

p64:
Out! He’s out!!

The match is over!! / Yamanaka High School’s Miracle Nine have failed to achieve their dream!!

(all of the lower-left pages are duplicates; i’m skipping them)

Kongen-kun? / Are you that disappointed that you don’t get to see my breasts?

Well, of course there’s that, too. / But we were able to make it this far thanks to you, Kimika-sensei….

It hurts that we couldn’t win you a victory!

p65:
Lift your head. / There’ll be even harder training waiting for you in the fall.

I’m already…

dreaming of you.

SFX: Ca-Caw! Ca-Caw!

Upper left book: Pose Catalog
His hot feelings have powered his pen through the night. Next time, find out how much “Dreaming of You” is worth!!
To be continued in the September issue.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 7 by Dowolf

2013-06-14T17:04:32+00:00

Rin 7

*Reserved for ryColaa Scanlations

p1:
Rin

p2:

p3:
Akane: Fushimi-kun?

Akane: Where y’headed this late at night?

Fushimi: Oh, Takai-san… You surprised me.

Akane: I’m the one who should be surprised here!
Fushimi: Well, I got a little hungry, so I figured I’d head over to the convenience store.

p4:
Akane: There’s supposed to be some snacks and cup ramen up here for the staff to eat. / So I figure Nishigaitsu-sensei won’t mind if you eat them.

Akane: Ah! Look what I found!

I think it’s some sorta limited time thing…
Ramen: With Charles and you and Henri Ramen
(left side of ramen): European Flavored

Fushimi: E—European flavor’s a little vague.
Akane: I’ll go boil some water.

p5:
Akane: I just got out of the bath myself.

Akane: I said I was good with just a shower, / but Nishigaitsu-sensei heated it up for me.

Akane: Rin-chan’s in the bath right now.

Fushimi: Whoa—this is a lot better than I thought!
Akane: Ah!

p6:
Akane: My bad, Fushimi-kun. / This expired last year!

Akane: Rin-chan was dead tired right up till nightfall.

Akane: But when she heard you were coming, Fushimi-kun, / she practically leapt out of bed.

Fushimi: Huh?

p7:
Akane: Rin-chan’s pretty darn popular at school. / But she’s turned down every guy who’s asked.

Akane: I don’t think she’s ever really liked someone before.

Rin: Akane-chan!

Rin: Akane-chan!

Rin: ….. / Akane-chan!

p8:
Akane: There was this one boy Rin-chan shot down named Tsuji-kun. / He had a nearly 140 km/h fastball, and wielded a really sharp curveball…

!!

p9:
Fushimi: Ah! Sorry!!

SFX: *Flustered*

Rin: I forgot to bring a fresh set of clothes into the washroom… / Could you bring me the white bag with the rabbit on it?

Akane: Fushimi-kun, bring it to her! It’s right on top of the sofa!

p10:
Fushimi: You mean this one?

!!

Akane: I’ll go give it to her!

Akane: Here!
Rin: Thank you.

Akane

: Phew

p11:
Akane: Let’s keep that little accident a secret, ok? / I have to go get ready for tomorrow, so I’ll see you later.

SFX: Stare…

Rin: Huh? Where’d Akane-chan go?

Fushimi: She said she had to get ready for tomorrow…
Rin: Oh, I see. / I kept calling for her, but I guess she never heard me.

p12:
Fushimi: W—Would you like an orange? / They’re really good.

Rin: They are? I’m glad. / I picked those up as a souvenir.

Fushimi: Huh? You did?! / I’ve already eaten three of them…

Rin: Oh. / Well, you didn’t really eat much at the shop earlier.

Fushimi: Y—Yeah. / It was my first time in a place like that, so I was kind of nervous.

p13:
Rin: I don’t think I could eat a whole one, / but would you like half?

Fushimi: Ah, sure.

Fushimi: Thanks.

SFX: Badump Badump Badump

p14:
Fushimi: Y—Yesterday was pretty rough, huh.
Rin: Yeah.

Rin: I had a bad feeling… / from the moment I entered that Jamaican restaurant…

Rin: It seemed like there had been an accident there long ago, an explosion. / There were so many people inside covered in blood.

p15:
Fushimi: Wait… Those people… weren’t alive?
Rin: Yes. And they all started talking to me at once. / So it got really painful.

Fushimi: W—Wait, when we first met, was the reason you were feeling bad… / because you saw something then, too?

SFX: Nod.

Rin: There was a man wearing sunglasses… / I could feel so strongly the pain and anguish he felt.

p16:
Fushimi: ……. / Ishidou-san, do you always feel under-the-weather when you see something like that?
Rin: Hmmm… Well, not always, but…

Rin: There’s really no upside to having this “power.”

Rin: I never had a particularly strong constitution. / But if I said anything, I know they would just send me to the hospital…

Rin: But my family’s poor, so that would just burden my parents.

Fushimi: ……..

Fushimi: You could find a more effective way to use your ability!

p17:
There’s tons of people who’d pay money to see it in action. / You could become a famous medium, appear on TV, write books—

Rin: I will never do that!

Rin: My “power” is not something that can be exchanged for money.

p18:
Fushimi: Umm… it’s kind of hard to say while I’m looking at you, but…
Rin: ?

Fushimi: …….

Fushimi: Ah, no, it’s nothing…
Rin: Huh?!
Fushimi: Sorry, just forget I said anything.
Rin: Awww~ But it sounded so interesting.

p19:
Fushimi: My soul is rejoicing…

Fushimi: It’s so weird. Why…. Why is that the first expression to come to mind?

Fushimi: When I’m with Ishidou-san, / my soul rejoices.

Fushimi: I’m sure she’d just be disgusted if I said anything.

SFX: Stagger

p20:
Fushimi: I—Ishidou-san? Are you all right?!

Rin: ……. / I’m just a little dizzy.

Fushimi: Ah! What a fever!

p21:
Fushimi: W—Wait one second!! / I’ll take you to your room!!

SFX: Faint

Fushimi: Wah!

Fushimi: Wh—What do I do?!! / This is bad!!

p22:
Fushimi: I never realized how hard it is to carry an unconscious, exhausted person.

Fushimi: Nishiguchi-san!! / Taki-kun!!

Taki: Hm?

p23:
Fushimi: Nishiguchi-san, take her legs! / Me and Taki-kun’ll take her upper body!

Taki: …….

SFX: Grab
!

p24:
Nishiguchi: Taki-kun, can you carry her by yourself?
Taki: Yes, Nishiguchi-san. Could you get in front of me and get the door?
Nishiguchi: Roger!!

p25:

p26:
Nishigaitsu: What?! How could that happen?!

Nishigaitsu: I had no idea. / I drank too much wine and was out like a light.

Nishigaitsu: Good job, Taki-kun!
Taki: Th—thanks.
SFX: Glomp

Nishiguchi: Are you feeling better, Rin-chan?
Rin: Yes, I’m all better today.

p27:
Nishiguchi: Everyone, let’s exchange contact info.
Akane: Ah, sure.
Rin: Wait, wait. I don’t know how to work this.

Taki: Get over here too, Fushimi-kun!
Fushimi: Y—Yeah.

p28:
(?): I wonder when we’ll meet again.

Nishigaitsu: Hey, maybe we should all go to Rin-chan’s island some time?
Nishiguchi: Oh! Nice idea!
Akane+Rin: Whaaat?!

Akane: There really ain’t much to see on our island.
Rin: It’s really out there in the sticks.

Akane: Oh, but ain’t the festival this year?!

p29:
Nishigaitsu: A festival?! That sounds great! I love festivals!! / Gets the blood boiling.

Rin: No, I don’t think it’s quite what you’re imagining, Nishigaitsu-sensei…

Akane: I don’t know if we should really call it a festival… / But it does only happen once every seven years.

Taki: Only once every seven years?

p30:
Nishigaitsu: Well, I’ll take the two girls over to Haneda, / so I guess we’ll split up here.

Nishiguchi: Thanks for all your hard work.
Taki: Who was that stud…

p31:
Nishiguchi: I guess… you won’t be in time for the Sawamura Prize anymore, Fushimi-kun.
Fushimi: It’s fine, really. / I’m sure I wouldn’t have managed much, anyways.

Nishiguchi: Huh?

Fushimi: I learned a lot on this trip. / Or maybe I should say my eyes were opened.

p32:
Fushimi: The appeal of Taki-kun’s raw manuscripts, / and Nishiguchi-san’s backgrounds and techniques for using tone…

Fushimi: All of it is so far beyond me…

Taki: Hmm… Nishiguchi-san’s definitely pretty good. / I figure I should get some experience as an assistant under my belt, too.

Nishiguchi: Wh—What are you saying, Golden Rookie?!! / You could get serialized tomorrow, if you wanted!

Taki: Debuting as soon as possible isn’t always for the best. / I’d just quickly burn myself out, and then it would all be for nothing.

p33:
Taki: I need to gather more and more… / I have to learn by heart so many techniques if I want to perfectly express what’s in my head.

Nishiguchi: G—Guess you’re as ambitious as ever.

Taki: I can’t stop here. / I have to change; I have to grow.

p34:
Taki: Take care.
Nishiguchi: Good work!

Fushimi: Taki-kun never looked back. / He kept looking straight forwards.

p35:
Fushimi: He’s already facing the future / and walking towards it.

Fushimi: ….Wait.

Fushimi: You never gave me the pay for being your assistant, Taki-kun!! / But he looked so cool walking off like that, so I couldn’t say anything.

p36:

p37:
(?): Thank you for choosing to travel with us. / Could you please show me your ticket?

Fushimi: Hm?

Fushimi: Where’d it go? / Huh?

(?): Maybe you lost it.

p38-39:

p40:
Fushimi: …..I guess so.
Bird: What’s that right there?

Fushimi: !

Fushimi: Ah… That’s where it was.
Bird: Where are you headed?

p41:
Fushimi: To Nagoya?

Bird: And then?

Fushimi: …….. / I’ll switch to the central line, and head home.

Bird: And then?

Fushimi: “And then”?

Bird: You’ll draw manga.

p42:
Bird: This ticket has your name, of course… / But written on it is neither the destination nor the price.
Fushimi: Huh?

p43:
(?): I have beer and snacks… / Would you like a bentou?

!!

Fushimi: M—Mom!!

p44:
Mother: I have your favorite, Nori-chan—hamburger bentous.

Mother: I’m sorry I can’t cook for you… but my body’s not that well.

Fushimi: Mom, don’t go!! / I have to apologize!!

p45:
Bird: You can’t go back to a stop you’ve missed… / and you’ll reach the last stop before you know it.

Bird: A train can only move forwards.

Bird: Why didn’t you tell her / your “soul rejoiced”?

Fushimi: Huh?
Bird: It wasn’t a bad expression.

p46:
Bird: It’s a bad habit of yours. / You think of things, but then allow your reason to overtake you.

Bird: If you always take the wrong path, / you’ll never arrive at the place you should be going.

Fushimi: The place I should be going?

Fushimi: Wait… / Have we met somewhere before?

p47:
Fushimi: That’s right! You were in my first dream of the New Year!!

Bird: The first dream of the New Year. / Or perhaps…

p48:
Box: We’ve just passed through Mikawa-Anjou.

Box: We will soon be arriving at Nagoya.

Fushimi: What a strange dream….

!

p49:
Fushimi: !

Phone: Sorry; I forgot to give you your pay. Send me your bank account number.

Fushimi: Taki-kun…. / I’m glad he remembered…

p50:
Fushimi: Ah! It’s from Nishiguchi-san!
Phone: Nishiguchi / Backgrounds are something you’ve gotta pour your heart into!!
Nishiguchi / If you don’t know anything about tools or something, you can ask me at any time!

Fushimi: Takai-san.
Phone: Akane / This is Takai.
Akane / Yesterday was a secret, got it? (>_<)
Akane

10:25 / Ishidou-san?
R / Ah, I didn’t tell you my name, lol.
R / It’s Ishidou.
10:25 / OK.
R / I’m sorry I worried you yesterday. But I’m better now.

p51:
I—Ishidou-san? Are you all right?!

Phone: I’m fine now.
Ishidou-san, I’m going to get stronger!!

p52:
Fushimi: Hah / Hah / Hah

Fushimi: ….Maybe.

Fushimi: Torus…. / A 3-dimensional shape. Looks like a donut….

(note: these two panels are cut off, so I’m guessing a bit)
Fushimi: I don’t get it.

Hmmm… Even if you say so, there’s no way to make sure.

p53:
Fushimi: What is “TORUS” supposed to mean?!

Fushimi: What was the final thing Sawamura Eichi meant to draw?!

Rin/FB: Two of the people here… / will someday draw a work based on the same theme.

Rin/FB: Taki-kun… / and Fushimi-kun!

p54:
Fushimi: Goodbye, “Transfer Student from the Favela.”

p55:
Fushimi: I have to learn by heart all the skills Nishiguchi-san taught me.

p56:
Fushimi: I have to draw something that’ll rival Taki-kun’s work.

p57:
Fushimi: I need to try again, / if I want to someday be a manga artist!!

p58:
Sign: Taurus Editing Department.

p59:
Papers:
(note: I’m going from the right; the first line on each is literally “left 1”)
Left 1: Place your stamp~
Left 1: Transfer Student from the Favela
Left 1: Let Russians deal with Russians

panel 2 {
(note: Slashes here are for each line; it’s not entirely in the panel)
is / controlling / er 4!!

Heh heh heh heh.

(bottom right one doesn’t have enough text on-panel to even guess.

Hey, Favela kid.

?

“Favela” is the name of the place where I lived in Brazil.

Take this! The Million Dollar Kick!!
} (end Panel 2)

Editor: …..
SFX: Turn Turn

p60:
SFX: Rumble / Rumble

SFX: Rumble

Fushimi: ……Hello?
Mutou: Oh, Fushimi-kun, were you asleep?
Fushimi: …..Yeah.

Mutou: So I was thinking.

p61:
Mutou: The serializations are the “head,” while the Sawamura Prize is the “heart,” right?
Editor: Hm?

Mutou: Do you want to be a manga artist, whatever it takes? / Are you willing to do anything to fulfill that dream?

Fushimi: …… / Yeah.

SFX: Smile

p62:
Mutou: That’s great to hear. Then I’ve got a prize for you!

Fushimi: Huh?
Mutou: Sorry to wake you. I’ll call you back at another time.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 6 by Dowolf

2013-05-05T21:33:36+00:00

Rin 6

*Reserved for ryColaa Scanlations

p1:
Rin

p2:

p3:
SFX: Nodding off

SFX: Nodding off.

Fushimi: Huh?!

Fushimi: Ni—Nishiguchi-san?!
Nishiguchi: Sorry. I’m getting kinda tired too, and sort of lost control… / But we can’t sleep now!
Taki

: Hm?

p4:
Taki: Okay!

Nishiguchi: Looks like we finished, somehow!!
Taki: Thanks a ton. / I’ll go tell my editor.
Fushimi: Sorry I wasn’t that helpful.

p5:
Taki: Understood. Then I’ll be waiting.

Taki: OK.

Nishiguchi: Taki-kun, we should have a party to celebrate! Let’s go make some yakiniku!! / If you need money, I can cover you.
Taki: I guess that sounds good.

SFX: Glance

Nishiguchi: Ah!

Taki: But let’s wait until Fushimi-kun wakes up. / And we have to wait for the bike messenger to get here, too.
Nishiguchi: Oh yeah… This is his first time, so he’s really exhausted.

p6:
Nishiguchi: Fushimi-kun.

Fushimi: Oh, sorry. I must have dozed off without noticing…

p7:
Fushimi: Damn… It’s gotten dark out. / What time is it?

Nishiguchi: It’s 5.

Fushimi: Sigh, so I slept for about two hours.

Nishiguchi: 5 in the morning.

Fushimi: What?! I—I was out of it for over fourteen hours?! / And in someone else’s house, too.

Nishiguchi: To be honest, I just woke up myself. / That sure was a rough one.

Fushimi: Where’s Taki-kun?
Nishiguchi: He just left to go running.

p8:
SFX by Taki’s feet: Hah / Hah / Hah

Nishiguchi: He said he goes for a run in the park every day.

Nishiguchi: In the end, a manga artist’s success or failure is determined by his endurance, so he wants to train himself now. / What a good boy.
Taki: Ni—Nishiguchi-san, I know we’ve been running for only five minutes, but my sides are killing me.

p9:
Nishiguchi: After handing in his manuscript, he watched a movie… / And after waking up, he read a book for an hour…

Nishiguchi: We really don’t measure up to him. / I guess he’s already thinking about his next manga.

p10:
Taki: *Whistle*

Taki: 500 Yen to whoever gets up here first!! / But you have to take the stairs!!

p11:
Nishiguchi: Yeaaaaahhhh!!
Fushimi: Huff / Huff
Taki: So the winner is Nishiguchi-san.

Fushimi: Wh… why did you bring us up here…

Taki: I used to work part-time at that bentou store on the first floor…
Sign: Hot Bentous

p12:
Taki: I would spend my breaks up here, just staring off into the distance… / And that’s when I came up with the idea for Jump.

SFX: Huff Huff Huff

Nishiguchi: No matter how hard I try to catch up to him… / it still feels like there’s a gap between us I can’t overcome with hard work alone.

SFX: Gulp

p13:
Taki: Next, how about we race to the roof of that apartment building next door?

Nishiguchi: Huh?
Fushimi: Again?

Nishiguchi: I can’t, I can’t! I haven’t even eaten yet! / I’m at my limit.
Taki: I’ll give 1000 Yen to the winner!

Nishiguchi: A thousand yen?!
Fushimi: You’re gonna do it?!

Taki: Then ready… / Bang!

p14:
Fushimi: Huh? Nishiguchi-san, where are you running?!

Fushimi: Whaaaat?!

p15:
Nishiguchi: Together with what I just won, this’ll make 1500 Yen… / Enough to buy a used DVD of my favorite idol in a suimsuit.

Nishiguchi: Chestttto!!

Fushimi: Nishiguchi-san!!
SFX: Yeaaahh!

p16:
Taki: Whenever money’s involved, Nishiguchi is really strong.

Taki: That’s what Nishigaitsu-san told me. / At an end-of-the-year party, there was a game of bowling with prize money. He got a score of around 200 and won, / even though he usually can’t top 100.

Taki: Whatever it is, he’ll win it. / That’s a credit to his tenacity and guts, I suppose.
SFX: Munch munch

Fushimi: B—But risking your life over just 1000 yen is, well…

p17:
Fushimi: But I guess it’s people like that who will succeed as professionals… Damn, but I’ll have to learn from him.
Nishiguchi: Hey! Let’s go eat at that bench in the park!!

Taki: Are you heading home today? /
Fushimi: / Yeah… I have to get home and work on my manga for the Sawamura Prize.

Taki: Before you head home, wanna go somewhere with me? / I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

Fushimi: Huh?

p18:
Sign: Sawamura Eichi Museum / 50 meters, then turn right.

Fushimi + Nishiguchi: Whoa!!

Fushimi: A—Amazing! And Boilerman is here to greet us!!

p19:
Nishiguchi: Taki-kun, let’s get our picture taken together!!
Taki: I’m good, thanks.

Taki: I haven’t really read most of Sawamura’s manga.

Fushimi: Huh?

Fushimi: Then—then why come here?

p20:
Nishiguchi: Awesome… / This is so awesome…

Nishiguchi: I can feel the adrenaline flowing through me… / I am so pumped…

Nishiguchi: The Famous Detectives Haru & Mai.

Nishiguchi: The Genius Chef Duke.

Nishiguchi: Heikichi Hankachou. / The Centurion Marth.

p21:
Nishiguchi: You’re young, Fushimi-kun, so I guess you haven’t read all of these?
Fushimi: No—I’ve read them all! / I really like old-school manga.

Fushimi: Sawamura Eichi, the Giant of Manga… They say even Tezuka-sensei, the God of Manga, was jealous of his talent. / I’ve heard he was valued even higher than Tezuka-sensei in Europe.

Fushimi: And I respect Mizuno Tooru, and the manga artist he respects the most is Sawamura Eichi! / So I respect him, too.

p22:
Fushimi: Look at this! He drew this when he was in third grade!!
Nishiguchi: Damn! That’s better than what I could draw when I was twenty!!

Signs: Composition (Sixth Grade) / Picture Story (First Grade)

Taki: …

Sign: First 4-koma Manga

Taki: !

Signs: How a manga was brought to completion: / Schedule Book / Script / Sketches

p23:
Sign: Schedule Book
Book: Sun 23rd: Duke Lines
Mon 24th : Storyboard
Tues 25th: Heikichi Kankachou
Wed 26th: 9:30 Saitou Kido
Thurs 27th: (can’t make it out)
Fri 28th: Duke 23:00
Sat 29th: HaruMai drawings
Sun 30th: 9:00 Gather Material
Mon 31st: Boilerman Lines / 21:00 Outside
Tues 1st: (???) Party
Wed 2nd: Marth Drawings
Thurs 3rd: Saitou Satou
Fri 4th: 9:30 Inaba
Sat 5th: Boiler Color

Nishigaitsu: The last word he wrote in his diary… was “Taurus.”

Rin: It seems he meant something else.

p24:
Taki: The last words you left behind… / It’s strange, but I can’t get them out of my mind.

p25:
Nishiguchi: Whoa! When did it start raining?
Taki: It looks like it’s been coming down for a while.
Fushimi: It’s raining cats and dogs.

Nishiguchi: Fushimi-kun, let’s get some tea together before you go.
Fushimi (upper left aside): He actually bought it…

Nishiguchi: Mmmmm, it tastes sour and fruity… / I’d expect it from the taste Sawamura-sensei loved.

p26:
Fushimi: He did?
Nishiguchi: Well, it’s just a guess. / But it’s a stone’s throw from where he worked. / A proper manga artist has always got to keep working his imagination.

Worker: I’m sorry, sir, but he never visited this establishment.

Fushimi: But still, I feel really motivated now! / I’ll work hard once I get home!

News: There is presently a heavy rain warning for the heart of the Toukai region. / Operations have been suspended on part of the Toukai Shinkansen route.

Fushimi: Whaaat?!
Nishiguchi: Oh my.
Taki: I guess that takes the wind out of your sails.

p27:
Fushimi: No… / If I can’t get home, I’ll never make the deadline. / If only I hadn’t slept for fourteen hours.

Taki: And it’s getting worse out, too.

Nishiguchi: Well if you can’t go home, Fushimi-kun, then come with us to Nishigaitsu’s place.
Fushimi: Huh?

Nigshiguchi: Her favorite sushi chef is going to come and make us some food. / Tonight’s a banquet to greet Rin-chan, you see.

p28:
Mutou: Nasty rain out there. / I just bought this jacket, and it’s ruined already.

Mutou: Whoa! What happened here?!

Mori: They’re letters and packages that piled up in your mailbox. / I brought them up for you.

p29:
Mutou: M—Mori-san… / Sorry… I’ve just been really busy lately.
Mori: No one else seems busy.

Mutou: I’ve been at Mizuno-san’s place all morning, and I’m going to be there all night, too.

Mutou: It looks like Gunners is going to have a 20-page chapter for this first time in a while.

Mori: ……

Mutou: What are you reading, Mori-san?
Mori: A storyboard a newcomer sent to you.

p30:
(?): It looks like one person just kept sending you stuff…

Mutou: Ah, these are all from Fushimi. / He can draw, but all of his works are crazy and incomprehensible. / These ones are, too.

Mori: …..

This one doesn’t make much sense, either.
BG: CATCH AS CATCH CAN? What’s that?

Mutou: Well, Taurus has the most applicants to its newcomer’s award than any other magazine around. / So of course there’ll be some incomprehensible stuff…

p31:
Mori: …… / Back when Taurus wasn’t selling very well, whenever a newcomer sent us his work, we’d immediately rip open the envelope and read it, cover to cover.

Mori: We’re lucky enough that, during this recession, we’ve still got high circulation, / but four of the top five artists in the latest survey were former winners of the Sawamura Prize.

Mori: If the serialized works are the “head,” / then the Sawamura Prize is the “heart.” Don’t forget it.

p32:
Announcer: We are not sure when the Toukai Shinkansen route will reopen…

Nishiguchi: Fushimi-kun, have you ever experienced something unnatural?
Fushimi: Huh?

Fushimi: Like a g-g-ghost? Or a UFO?

SFX: Stare

Fushimi: N—No… / I haven’t.

p33:
Nishiguchi: What about you, Taki-kun?
Taki: Me neither.

Nishiguchi: I’ve suffered from sleep paralysis, / but that was probably just because I was exhausted.

Taki: So you don’t believe Ishidou-san one bit, then?

Nishiguchi: Hmm…. Well, I was surprised by how the whole thing with Nishigaitsu-sensei’s brother turned out… / But it could’ve just been a coincidence.

Nishiguchi: I’m still waiting for something conclusive.

p34:
Nishiguchi: Hello. We’ve just made it to the station. / Taki-kun and Fushimi-kun are with me.

Nishiguchi: What?! The sushi’s been canceled?!

Nishiguchi: Rin-chan collapsed?!

p35:
Nishigaitsu: Last night, Rin-chan, Akane-chan and I went out to eat on our way home from Destiny Land.

Nishiguchi: She’s always wearing a low neckline. / By the way, where’d you go to eat?
Nishigaitsu: A Jamaican place. / But before my favorite food there, the jerk chicken, had arrived…

p36:
Nishigaitsu: Oh… it was so surreal. / She couldn’t even breathe… / Someone from the restaurant quickly called an ambulance.

Nishiguchi: Seriously? What happened?
Nishigaitsu: I don’t know… I’ve heard she never had a very strong constitution, though.

Nishigaitsu: In the end, the hospital just gave her an IV and sent her home… / She’s been sleeping upstairs ever since. / I’ve barely slept a wink since yesterday.

p37:
Fushimi: Umm, maybe we shouldn’t have come.

Nishigaitsu: Well, things are pretty calm now. / A lot of people wanted to meet Rin-chan, but when I sent out the e-mail saying food was canceled, everyone decided not to come.

Nishiguchi: Huh? / …But I never got an e-mail.

Nishigaitsu: Sorry. I completed forgot I had invited you, Nishi-chan. /

Akane: Good evening.

p38:
Nishigaitsu: Oh, Akane-chan! / How’s Rin-chan doing?

Akane: She doesn’t feel nauseous anymore. / Her fever’s still high, though, so I thought I’d bring her some ice.

Nishigaitsu: You must be tired. Want some?
Akane: I can’t—I’m still underage!

Taki: Hey.
Fushimi: Good day.

Akane: !!

Fushimi: ?

p39:
Nishiguchi: Nishigaitsu-sensei, I brought some souvenirs for you.
Nishigaitsu: Huh?

Nishiguchi: !!

Nishiguchi: ……
Nishigaitsu: What’s this? This is awesome!! / Clear Files from Famous Detectives Haru & Mei and Genius Chef Duke!!

Nishigaitsu: Back when I was a kid, I’d watch them all the time on TV… The team of two older girls was so cool! / I loved Duke, too. A mysterious, unlicensed chef who charged exorbitant fees in exchange for cooking miraculous meals… It was so thrilling!

p40:
Taki: We went to the Sawamura Eichi Museum today.

Nishigaitsu: I get it! / So you’re interested in Sawamura-sensei’s last message, then?

Taki: They had his dairy there. / Though I couldn’t understand the last message.

p41:
Fushimi: What’re you talking about?
Nishiguchi: It was something Rin-chan told us.

Nishiguchi: Everyone knows the last thing Sawamura-sensei wrote in his diary was the word “Taurus,” / but she said that meant something else besides the magazine.

?!

Nishigaitsu: “Taurus” is the name of the constellation of the bull, right?

Nishiguchi: Pretty sure, yeah. I heard that the first editor-in-chief’s astrological sign was Taurus, so they called the magazine that. / Well, I don’t know how serious they were.

p42:
Rin: I don’t think… it refers to the constellation, either.

(?): Rin-chan!

p43:
Rin: Nishigaitsu-sensei, I’m so sorry for all the trouble I’ve caused you.
Nishigaitsu: What are you saying? Should you even be up?

Taki: Hey.
Nishiguchi: Wassup?

p44:
Akane: Y’all right, Rin-chan?
Rin: Yeah, I’m fine. / I’m sure you must be getting’ tired of nursin’ me by now, Akane-chan.

Rin: But we’ve gotta eat somethin’ good in Tokyo ‘fore we go back, right?

Taki: The rain’s calming down.
Nishiguchi: Fushimi-kun, maybe the shinkansen’s running again.
Fushimi: Huh?

p45:
Nishiguchi: Why don’t you check on your phone?
Fushimi: Yeah.

Fushimi: But…

p46:
Taki: Let’s go, Fushimi-kun.

p47:
Fushimi: Yeah.

p48:
And so Taki-kun and I… / set off after the white rabbit.

p49:
Rin: The atmosphere in this store is rather… clear.

Nishigaitsu: “Clear?”
Rin: Yes. It’s quiet and clean… and the food is delicious.
Akane: Yeah. It’s super good! / We can’t get nothin’ like this on our island.

p50:
Taki: If it’s clear here, / does that mean you can understand things about your… target?

Rin: ……

Rin: Just left of the entrance hangs a bag… / Red shoes lie atop a shelf… / A clock with large numbers situated on the wall… / An electric fan, placed up high…

p51:
Rin: And a calendar on the wall. With each passing day, another X.

Fushimi: That’s Taki-kun’s room!!
Calendar: March

p52:
Rin: School was never a comfortable place…

Rin: After the entrance ceremony, you barely talked with anyone.

Rin: You just waited for the day you would graduate.

Rin: And with each passing day, you would cross out another day on your calendar.

p53:
Nishigaitsu: Are you talking about Taki-kun? / Is she right?

Taki: Damn… / I’m getting goosebumps…

Fushimi: Taki-kun’s the same sort of person as I am…

Nishiguchi: If you’d like, Rin-chan, / I have here a copy of the special issue with manga by me and Taki-kun in it.

Akane: Ohhh! Awesome!

p54:
Rin: Can anyone lend me paper and pen?
Nishiguchi: Huh?

Rin: Quickly, before I forget.

p55:
Rin: ….Maybe this?

p56:
Rin: I’m pretty sure the old man in sunglasses / was writing this in his diary.

Nishigaitsu: ….. / What does it mean?

Rin: I don’t really know. / It was just a feeling I had.

Taki: ……..

p57:
Taki: A torus… / It’s a 3-D geometric shape. It looks like a donut…

Fushimi: I don’t get it.

Nishiguchi: Hmmm… We just have your word, though. There’s no way to verify it…

p58:
Rin: …..From what I can feel, / that was the title of the manga he was drawing when he died.

Nishigaitsu: Huh?!

Taki: May I be blunt? / What was that manga going to be about?

Rin: …… / I wouldn’t be able to tell you that without seeing the diary myself, but…

p59:

p60:
Rin: Two of the people here… / will someday draw a work based on the same theme.

Nishigaitsu: Huh? / …..Which two?

p61:
Rin: Taki-kun… / and Fushimi-kun!

p62:
Bottom right: The mysterious words left behind by the “giant of manga” will greatly shake this story!!!
To be continued in the July issue.

(?): What?!

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 5 by Dowolf

2013-04-08T22:09:04+00:00

Rin chapter 05:

*Reserved for ryColaa Scanlations

p1:

p2:
Fushimi: In the blink of an eye…

Fushimi: The year drew to a close…

p3:

: Asuna, you were late! / Huh? I was? / Once more, from the top.

Fushimi: I haven’t really talked to her / since I gave her the autograph from Nishigaitsu-sensei…

p4:
SFX: Kya hah hah!

Fushimi: I keep writing more and more storyboards, / and I send every one of them to Mutou-san,

Fushimi: But I’ve never heard back from him

Fushimi: Even when I gather up my courage and call the editing department, they say
Box: Mutou hasn’t shown up for work yet today.
Fushimi: or
Box: He’s already left for the day.
Fushimi: or the like.
Fushimi, lower left): I haven’t managed to contact him even once.

p5:
Fushimi: Brrrr, it’s cold. My ears feel like they’re gonna freeze off.

Fushimi: I was so motivated / and on fire back in Tokyo,

Fushimi: but now that fire / is nothing more than a spark.

p6:
Katsuo: Hey, Nori! I figured you weren’t up to anything good and were just wasting away your winter break.
Fushimi: Shut up.

p7:
Katsuo: Let’s go to the shrine for New Year’s! / But before the start of the New Year!

Fushimi: That makes absolutely no sense.
Katsuo: Once the year actually starts, the shrines will all be packed, so now’s our chance!

Fushimi: But can you still call it going to the shrine for New Years?
Katsuo: Whatever; just get on. / You’re free anyways.

Katsuo: Next year, we’ll both be high school seniors. It’s an important year.

p8:
Inset: I have to admit, he’s right…
Katsuo: It’s a little far, but I found a shrine that’s supposed to be really potent. / Hold on tight!
Fushimi: That sounds creepy, coming from you.

Inset: Next year’s super important. What happens then will decide our entire futures.
Katsuo: Listen up, Nori. Lemme tell you how to pray at a shrine properly.

Katsuo: You bow twice…

Katsuo: Clap twice…

p9:
Katsuo: And then bow once more.

Inset: It’s supposed to be an important year, but…
Fushimi: Katsuo, what are you praying for to that shintai? / It says this shrine is effective with regards to fertility.
Katsuo: Isn’t it obvious?

Katsuo: I wanna get laid before I graduate!

Katsuo: I’ve heard rumors of another shrine where there’s a shintai of a girl’s pussy; you wanna go there at the start of next year?
Fushimi: Err, I’ll pass.

p10:
Boys: Mister, two gyouza and two large rice bowls, please.

Chef: Coming up.
SFX bubble: *Pouring water*

Katsuo: He’s using the same hose he used to wash the floor.
Fushimi: His klutziness seems like something from decades ago.
Sign on the right: It’s back!! Taiwan Ramen 700 Yen
Sign on the left: All-you-can-eat Kimchi

p11:
Katsuo: By the way, what are you doing once you graduate?
Fushimi: Huh? I haven’t decided yet.

Katsuo: Still? Shouldn’t you have made up your mind by now?
Fushimi: What about you?
Katsuo: I’m gonna try college. / There’s tons of mixers at college!

Chef: Hey, I’ve just brought back my Taiwan Ramen. / This is the first time it’s been offered in three years. You wanna try it?

Boys: We’re good.

p12:
Boys: So good!
Katsuo: Mustache man’s gyouza is still good enough to kill!! / Strictly speaking, it’s the secret sauce that’s great!!

Katsuo: Want another? / It’s my treat today.

Fushimi: Of course you’re treating me! I went along with your New Year’s thing. / There’s snot hanging out of your nose.

p13:
Katsuo: You’re an impertinent bastard! / It’s not like you’ve ever been laid, either!
Sign: New year’s hours:
30th: Normal Hours
31st: Until 8:00
1st }
2nd } Closed
3rd}

Katsuo: I hope that old man figures it out soon. / It’s supposed to be a ramen shop, but the ramen itself is disgusting.
Fushimi: If he could just fix that, he’d have a line out the door in the blink of an eye.

Katsuo: I’ll call you again after New Year’s. / It’s not like you’ll have anything better to do.

p14:
Fushimi: I don’t know if this quite qualifies as a “chaser”…

p15:
Fushimi: Unlike that dick shrine, / this is a cozy local shrine where only locals come. / Well, not even the locals come here.

Fushimi: Back when I was in elementary school, the older kids would always bully me with all sorts of techniques…
(?): Listen up, Nori—this is called the Omoplata.
Fushimi’s bubble: I give! I give!

p16:
Fushimi: Ummmm, bow twice… clap twice… / what was next? / Well, whatever.

Fushimi: I’m sorry my breath smells like gyouza.

p17:
Sign: Tatsuno Shrine

p18-19:

p20:
Parent: Norito! The zouni’s ready; wake up and come down!! / And how many mochi do you want?!!

People: Happy New Year!! / These celebrity food-lovers will compete to make the best osechi!!

p21:
Fushimi: These are my first dreams of the new year… / What will happen during my senior year?

Mutou: Nishiguchi-kun, you always do give it your all. / You put a lot of work into these storyboards.

p22:
Nishiguchi: Thank you! I want to spend all of January working hard, without ever heading to my parents’ home!!

Mutou: A jobber boxer is chosen to be the opponent of a second-class ruler looking to improve his defense record… / This is a clichéd story with no novelty whatsoever, but…

Mutou: This protagonist is great! A guy late in his 20’s with no punch, speed, or sense and who has never had sex without paying for it reminds me a lot of you, Nishiguchi-kun.
Nishiguchi: Uhh…. I’m not sure whether that was a compliment or an insult, but thank you.

Mutou: You should go ahead and start inking this.

p23:
Nishiguchi: AWW YEAH!!

Nishiguchi: Hey, Taki-kun! / Are you on your way to a meeting?

Taki: I am. / I wrote three storyboards over winter break!

p24:
Nishiguchi: Th—Three?!
Taki: It’s hard for me to focus on drawing when I’m not on break.
Nishiguchi: Whoa… Good work… / And I just spent all my time in high school playing around.

Nishiguchi: It took me seven tries, but I finally got one of my storyboards accepted.

Nishiguchi: Oh, yeah. You want to meet up afterwards? / We can look at each other’s storyboards. / And then we can have a feverish conversation about manga theory!

p25:
Nishiguchi: ….

Nishiguchi: You—you did all three of these over winter break?

Taki: Yes. I expected only one of these would be chosen to be printed, / but I got the OK on all three.

Taki: Nishiguchi-san, may I see your storyboard?

p26:
Taki: Ah! Nishiguchi-san! / What about manga theory?

Nishiguchi: Dammit!! / Meeting with talented people is making my confidence vanish like smoke!!

Nishiguchi: At times like these, I’ve got to call those lower on the totem pole than I.

Fushimi: Oh! It’s from Nishiguchi-san—I haven’t heard from him in a while.

p27:
Phone: Nishiguchi-san / This is Nishiguchi! / Long time no see! I know it’s a little late, but happy New Year’s! How’ve you been lately?!

Fushimi: “Happy New Year’s!” / “I haven’t managed much; none of my storyboards have been accepted.” / “Lately, I haven’t even been able to contact Mutou-san.

Fushimi: “I feel like the deadline for the Sawamura Prize just snuck up on me. / I’m really nervous.
Background: All entries must be postmarked by March 31st.

p28:
Fushimi: And send.

Fushimi: Whoa, that was fast.

Phone: Re2: This is Nishiguchi! / I just got the OK for my one-shot to appear in a special issue. It was all thanks to my hard work, so you work hard too, Fushimi-kun!!

Fushimi: Wow… He cares so much about me and used such warm words to cheer me up. / “Thank you very much. Good luck to you too, Nishiguchi-san.”

p29:
Nishiguchi: No matter how low you are, there’s always someone lower. Now I’m pumped! / All right! Time to pull an all-nighter!!

p30:
Akane: Rin-chan, d’you think we’re gonna be in the same class next year?

Rin: I sure hope so.

Akane: Well I am worried.

p31:
Akane: You’re the kinda person who’s like to collapse durin’ warmups.

Akane: Who sent ya that long e-mail?
Rin: Nishigaitsu-sensei.

Rin: He came home.
Akane: Huh? Who did?

p32:
Fushimi: Their dance seems more complete now. / Their repertoire has grown, too.

Fushimi: Meanwhile, I…

p33:
Paper: Title: “A Transfer Student from the Favela” / The story stars a poor young man who has entered a school in the rich part of town that many rich girls attend. / The school is ruled by a four-person gang called the Million Dollar Four.

Fushimi: I feel like I don’t even know what’s funny or interesting anymore.

Guys: Oh! It’s snowing. / Wow…
Fushimi: Oww… I headdesked too hard.

Guys: I wonder if it’ll build up? / Maybe after-school activities will be cancelled?

p34:
Sign: Ginsburg Bookstore

Magazine in panel 4, right side: Loser
Fushimi: Wow… it’s in a special issue, and it has color pages.

p35:
Fushimi (inset over all the panels): And this manga… / It’s so good it hurts.

Manga: Huh? Who are you even talking to?

Manga: … / Are—are you going to bully me?

Manga: If that person learns of this, / you better believe I’m gonna kill you.

Manga: You’re pathetic. / You’ll regret it the second it starts to hurt.

Fushimi: And moreover…

Manga: Turnabout Boxer Takuto / Nishiguchi Shuuhei

Manga: Take this!!
Fushimi: Nishiguchi-san really did give it his all…

Ref: One!

p36:
All entries must be postmarked by March 31st. / The deadline’s almost here!!

Fushimi: The Sawamura Prize, the gateway for newcomers, / is only offered twice a year……

p37:

p38:
Manga: So—so you’re the Million Dollar Four who rule this school!!

Manga: Heh heh heh heh.

Manga: We, the Million Dollar Four, will make you our butler.

p39:
Incoming call: / Taurus Editorial Department / 03-5395-XXXX

Fushimi: Ah!

Manga: Take this! The Million Dollar Kick!!

Mutou: Fushimi-kun—long time no see! How’s it going?
Fushimi: It’s—It’s going well, thanks…

p40:
Mutou: Sorry. I got your calls, but I never had a chance to call back.
Fushimi: I—It’s fine, it’s fine. I figured you were just busy, Mutou-san.

Mutou: Mizuno-san’s been in a bit of a slump lately, too… It’s hard, being her editor.

Fushimi

: What?!

Fushimi: Mutou-san, you’re Mizuno Tooru’s editor?!
Mutou: That’s right. Didn’t I tell you?

Fushimi: That’s amazing… I am a super huge fan of hers!!
Mutou: Huh, really? I’ll tell her next time we meet.

p41:
Mutou: By the way, what have you been up to lately?
Fushimi: Ah… working on manga…
Background: A Transfer Student from the Favela

Fushimi: I haven’t been able to get in contact with you, / and before I knew it the deadline for the Sawamura Prize was closing in…

Fushimi: So I started working on the manuscript before you gave the storyboard the OK...
Mutou: Ah, I see. My bad, my bad.

Mutou: By the way, I know this is sudden, but could you come by tomorrow?
Fushimi: Huh?

p42:
Mutou: You’re on spring break currently, right? / I want you to assist Taki-kun.

?!

Fushimi: Ta—Taki Kaito?!
Mutou: Yep. He’s getting really tight on the deadline for his one-shot in the next special issue.

p43:
Fushimi: If I leave now, I’ll never finish in time for the Sawamura Prize…
Background: All entries must be postmarked by March 31st.
Mutou: Hello? You still there?

Black square with one character in it: But

Fushimi: If Mutou’s telling me to go, then I’m obliged to go!!

p44:
Fushimi: But why me? / There should be plenty of skilled artists in Tokyo.

Fushimi: And I’ve never had any experience as an assistant, so why go so far as to even cover my traveling expenses?

Fushimi: And what do I do with my manuscript? / I’ll have to work 24-hour days once I get back…

SFX Bubble: Rumble Rumble

Katsuo: Hey, Nori! I figured you weren’t up to anything good and were just wasting away your spring break.
Fushimi: W—Well, actually…

p45:
Fushimi: Right now, I’m in Yokohama!
Katsuo: What?!

Katsuo: Wh—why are you in Yokohama?!
Fushimi: I’ll call you when I get back.
Katsuo: Ah….
(Lower left SFX): Click
Aside (in the middle of the panel): But like, there’s no way that’s true.

Fushimi: Damn, all the girls near the capital are hot…

Fushimi: Unlike me…… / I’m sure Taki Kaito must be popular with all the ladies in his class.

p46:
Sign: The station is currently under renovation. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Taki: Hey.

Fushimi: Taki-kun?

p47:
Fushimi: It—It took me a second to recognize you, / what with that unkempt hair, those glasses, and that jersey…
Taki: I’ve been drawing manga non-stop. I didn’t get any sleep last night.

Fushimi: But why does this granny bike have such loud breaks?
Taki: Because I stole it.
Fushimi: WHAT?!

Taki: What’s wrong? Not hungry?

Fushimi: Am—Am I really good enough? / I don’t really get perspective and stuff, and I’m not much good at removing tone.

p48:
Taki: No worries. I’ve already sketched out most of the backgrounds, / and you can just use solid tone.

Taki: We’ll focus on the harder parts of the manuscript once Nishiguchi-san joins us tomorrow.

Taki: For now, I’m just relieved to have someone my age around.
Background: Café Restaurant GUEST

Taki: Older people are completely useless.

Fushimi: Huh?

p49:
Taki: The deadline was growing dangerously close, so the editorial department introduced me to a 10-year veteran assistant to help me out.

Taki: That man was rather troubled: He couldn’t debut, couldn’t get a girlfriend, and had no money. / He seemed to think this was his chance at a fresh start.

p50:
Fushimi: The… The world’s a harsh place, huh…
Taki: So he brought a copy of his manuscript with him. / He asked me to read it and give him my thoughts.

Taki: To be frank, you should probably quit. / I can’t feel even an ounce of talent in this!

Taki: Is what I said.

p51:
Taki: So then I had you come, Fushimi-kun.
Fushimi: I—I see…… / That sounds like something you’d say.
Taki: I thought I’d tell him the truth for his own good, but…

p52:
Taki: Anyways, that’s how I want you to do it.

Taki: I’m going to take a nap for two hours. / Wake me up if something happens.
Fushimi: Roger!

Fushimi: He said he had mostly sketched in the backgrounds, / but this feels really finished.
Back of his shirt: I’ve hit puberty!

p53:
Fushimi: His work is even more powerful in the raw manuscript … Is this really something drawn by someone the same age as me?!

Fushimi: The protagonist, bullied at school, writes a will and goes to commit suicide…

Back of his shirt: I’ve hit puberty!

p54:
Manga: !

p55:

p56:
Fushimi: Then his eyes meet those of a girl on top a building across the street. She too is about to commit suicide… / The two head back down and decide to go out to dinner together… / This is amazing! It’s perfect!

Fushimi: Where does he get his inspiration?

Fushimi: I swear, Taki-kun, / I will overtake you!

Fushimi: I mean, I sounded cool at the time, but…

p57:
Fushimi: Compared to this, my “A Transfer Student from the Favela” is just… / I mean, even I don’t think it’s that interesting.
Background, in a circle: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Fushimi: Taki-kun.

Fushimi: It’s already been two-and-a-half hours.
Taki: Mng….

Taki: Thanks. / I guess I overslept…

p58:
Fushimi: So this is Taki Kaito’s room…
Taki: Don’t stare so much; it’s embarrassing.

Fushimi: “Blood and Mud,” “Loser,” and now “Jump”…

Fushimi: I guess he gets his ideas in here.

p59:
Fushimi: You really have been busy. / You’ve written all over your calendar.

Taki: …..Yeah, I guess.

Taki: I’ll go take a shower.

p60:
Nishiguchi: Hey!! / I’ve brought refreshments!

Fushimi (tired voice): Thanks…

Nishiguchi: What’s wrong, Fushimi-kun? Where’s your energy?

Fushimi: Well, this is the first time I’ve pulled an all-nighter working on manga. / I didn’t realize it was this hard.
Nishiguchi: You thought it would be easy?! A pro like Nishigaitsu can go three nights without sleep like it was nothing!!

p61:
Nishiguchi: So then, have one of these refreshing drinks made to knock the drowsiness out of an artist!

Nishiguchi: Oh yeah!

Nishiguchi: It seems Rin-chan’s coming to Tokyo.

Taki: Yeah, / I’ve heard.

Nishiguchi: Oh, you knew?
Taki: Yes. Nishigaitsu-san told me in an e-mail.

p62:
Nishiguchi: Still, though, I’m really surprised. / Rin-chan was right. / Nishigaitsu-sensei’s little brother really did come back during the winter.

Taki: It looks like she’s here this time on Nishigaitsu-san’s invitation, / and she’s showing her appreciation by treating her as a VIP.

p63:
Nishiguchi: Fushimi-kun, are you the type to believe in that stuff?

Fushimi: What are you talking about?

p64:
Sidebar: Neither Rin nor Norito yet know how greatly their destinies will sway when they reunite in Tokyo.
Bottom: To be continued in the June issue.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 4 by Dowolf

2013-03-19T23:26:02+00:00

*For ryColaa Scanlations

p1:
Rin
[inset text]: I want to be something.

p2:
Rin: You’re Fushimi Kinosuke-kun, right?
Fushimi: Ah, yes.

p3:
Rin: You’re 16, right? A freshman?

Fushimi: ….. / I was born early, so I’m a sophomore.

p4:
Rin: You’re the same age as me, then. / Nice to meet you. I’m Ishidou.
Fushimi: N—Nice to meet you.

Rin: I don’t read that much manga, so I’m not an expert or anything,

Rin: But the two stories in that yellow book I thought were good were yours and Taki-kun’s.

p5:
Fushimi: Th—Thank you.

Rin: All I could feel from the other manga was the scent of ink and paper…

Rin: But from yours and his, / it felt like the characters had a soul.

?????

p6:
Fushimi: Do you want me to bring you some water?
Rin: Mm-mm. I’m fine now.

Rin: I’m sorry to say something so strange on our first meeting.
SFX: Smile

Fushimi: Ah, no… Thank you for reading my work.

p7:
Rin: No, I didn’t read it. / I just felt it.

????

p8:
Nishiguchi: Fushimi-kun, let me introduce you to Taki-kun.
Fushimi: Huh?

Nishiguchi: I worked at Nishigaitsu Hanako-sensei’s place as her assistant. / Taki-kun came there twice over summer break for help.

Fushimi: Really?!!

Nishiguchi: I was kind of surprised he got so good, so fast. / C’mon, let’s go.
Fushimi (aside): Nichigaitsu Hanako… / She wrote With Charles, You, and Henry…

p9:
Nishiguchi: Taki-kun!

Nishiguchi: Your award-winning work “Blood and Mud” was super interesting. / Nishigaitsu-sensei loved it, too. / She really seemed to like you.

Taki: That feels like something I wrote long ago. / Now it looks horrible to me.

Fushimi: That looks horrible to him?!
Taki: My next work will be leagues better.

p10:
Nishiguchi: Allow me to introduce you. This is Fushimi-kun, who won the Showed award. / He’s a high school sophomore, same as you.
Fushimi: N—Nice to meet you. I’m Fushimi. /

Taki: Ah, you’re the one wrote Idiot.

Fushimi: Huh? You knew that?

p11:
Taki: Out of all the award winners, yours was the most original. / To be honest, none of the others works really interested me much.

Nishiguchi: Hey, hey,hey! Stop looking down on us! / And you completely ignored my work!
Taki: Ah. Sorry about that, Nishiguchi-san.

Editor: Looks like the party’s in full swing, but we’re going to come to a close soon…

Nishiguchi: Fushimi-kun, you’re going to the after-party, right? / We can talk all night about the theory behind manga!
Fushimi: O... OK.

p12:
Nishiguchi: Nishigaitsu-sensei said she was going to stop by, / but I wonder if her meeting’s gone late.
Fushimi: Hmm…. I don’t really have much of a theory of manga…

Damn, it’s raining cats and dogs.

p13:
SFX: Glance

p14:
Fushimi: !!

p15:
Editor: Hey, Fushimi-kun, you all right?! / You drunk, or something?! / I actually am drunk, though.
Fushimi: I’m—I’m sorry. / I haven’t even had one drink.

Nishigaitsu: Hey, is that you, Rin-chan?

Nishigaitsu: It’s me, Nishigaitsu! / What brings you out here?

p16:
Nishigaitsu: What’s it been, Rin-chan, six months? I’m so happy to see you again!

Ah! That’s Nishigaitsu Hanako, the author of With Charles, You, and Henry!!
Fushimi: Wait—who’s the stud with her?

Nishigaitsu: The situation was a bit heavy, so I don’t want to get into the details, but…

Nishigaitsu: I was worried about my little brother, who had gone missing after accruing some debt, / and I wound up meeting Rin-chan through a friend of a friend.
SFX: Spark (it’s a lighter)

p17:
Rin: Your brother will come home during spring of next year.

Nishigaitsu: Ohhhhh… I hadn’t even said anything yet, and then she said that? It gave me goosebumps.
Asides: Scary, scary, scary.

Rin: I’m sorry I didn’t know you were a famous manga artist back then, Nishigaitsu-sensei.

Fushimi: I wonder what they’re talking about…

p18:
Taki: So then, Ishidou-san, you have spiritual powers?

Nishigaitsu: Ahhhh! Taki-kun, you believe in that sort of thing?

Nishiguchi: Hmmm… To be honest, I have my doubts about that stuff…

Taki: I figure most of what circles around the world is all a hoax.

p19:
Taki: However…

Taki: That doesn’t mean I believe there aren’t any mysteries in the world, that there is nothing more to life than what I can see.

Taki: Readers don’t read manga seeking something commonplace. / Something can be the truth—no matter how unrealistic—if one believes.

p20:
Taki: Perhaps it is those who accept the existence of a world they cannot see / for whom the world truly shines in all its splendor.

Nishigaitsu: You talk pretty big for a high school student.
Taki: Well, I wouldn’t put it like that.

Stare~

p21:
Taki: Ishidou-san’s just really caught my interest.

Nishiguchi: It’s because Rin-chan’s so cute, right?
Nishigaitsu: My goodness!
Fushimi: And what ever happened to talking about the theory of manga, Nishiguchi-san?!

p22:
Sign: Hotel Bilbao

p23:
Rin: But the two stories in that yellow book I thought were good were yours and Taki-kun’s.

Fushimi: You say that, but while he got the grand prize (1,000,000 Yen), / I only Showed (100,000 Yen)…

Fushimi: I have to work harder… / Work harder, and make a great manga…

p24:
Mutou: My bad, Fushimi-kun! / Three copies of your storyboard have already arrived.

Fushimi: W—well, that’s good.

Mutou: Damn, I’m out of it… I was drinking till 10 in the morning, y’see… / I smell like alcohol, don’t I?
Fushimi: It’s—It’s fine, really. / He really stinks.

p25:
Mutou: So then, let’s start reading through this.

Mutou: “Savate’s Triangle Kick”, huh? / Pretty cool.
Paper: Savate’s Triangle Kick / Fushimi Kinosuke

SFX: Thump Thump Thump

Fushimi: I’m—I’m so nervous…

p26:
Fushimi: Even though it’s not a finished manuscript…

Fushimi: And even though the person reading it has a hangover…
(left side): I thought it was a lot better than Idiot,but…

p27:
Right: Zzzzzz.
Fushimi: !!

Bottole: Ukon the Magician

Mutou: Ahh, sorry about that. I sort of fell off partway through.
SFX: Gulp Gulp
Mutou: Because I was reading so intently, you see.
Fushimi: O…kay…

Mutou: This manga really feels a lot like you, / but this will place you in Showed again.

p28:
Mutou: So Fushimi-kun, what do you plan on doing once you graduate?

Fushimi: Well, I haven’t really spoken with anyone else, / but I haven’t thought about anything but becoming a manga artist.

Mutou: …. / What about college, or finding a job?
Fushimi: …Then I wouldn’t be able to focus on drawing manga.

p29:
Fushimi: My family’s not that well-off… / That’s why I want to fully utilize my skills and become a professional as soon as possible.

Mutou: …. / You’re perfectly straightforward and have a passionate heart, but your manga…

Mutou: Has a Savate expert who’s a freeloader, is being two-timed by a snack girl, and sets fire to a French restaurant?

Fushimi: Y—yeah… Sorry.

p30:
SFX: Vnnnn! Vnnnn!

Mutou: Nishiguchi-kun! Good job yesterday!

Fushimi: Huh? Nishiguchi-san has Mutou-san’s cell number? / He only told me the number of the editing department!

Mutou: I have a meeting with Nishiguchi-kun after this. / He’s planning on getting serialized, so he’s really giving it his all.

Mutou: You’ve got a lot of work ahead of you, planning on seeking serialization right out of the gate. / First off, let’s have you aim for the grand prize of the next Sawamura Prize.

p31:
Mutou: At any rate, if you can’t draw something better than the prize-winning works, you’ll never get any higher.

Fushimi: I’ve gotta go higher…

p32:
Fushimi: I guess that was all a waste… /

SFX: Vnnnn! Vnnnn!

Fushimi: Ah, it’s Nishiguchi-san.
SFX: Vnnnn! Vnnnn!

Nishiguchi: Fushimi=kun, are you still in Tokyo?

p33:
Fushimi: Ah, yes. I was getting kind of hungry, so I thought I might grab something to eat, / but I got so nervous and I couldn’t bring myself to actually go inside any of the shops. / I’m in Ikebukuro right now.

Nishiguchi: That’s perfect! / Right now, I’m heading over to Nishigaitsu-sensei’s place to meet up with her and Taki-kun. We’re celebrating our success with a hot pot party. You should come, too.

Fushimi: Huh?

Nishiguchi: If you need a place to stay, you can always bunk at my place.

p34:
Fushimi: At your house, Nishiguchi-san?
Nishiguchi: There a problem with that?!! / Well, I guess it is kind of a dump…

Fushimi: I doubt you’ll have many other chances to meet with a master of shoujo manga like Nishigaitsu-sensei.

SFX: Ding-dong!

p35:
Fushimi: Wow…
Nishiguchi: Isn’t it amazing? An English-style manner house like this, in the best residential district in Tokyo. / And she’s also got an apartment in a high-rise.

Fushimi: Some—some manga about a freeloader Savate expert will never earn me enough to build a mansion like this…

Fushimi: I bought some autograph paper at a convenience store; do you think she’d sign it?
Nishiguchi: I’ll ask her for you.

Stud: Come on in.

Nishiguchi: Hello.
Fushimi: It’s a different stud than the one from last night.

p36:
Nishigaitsu: Nishi-chan, did you buy some ice for us?

Nishiguchi: Ah, yes. / Allow me to introduce you. This is Fushimi-kun. He was there yesterday, but he really doesn’t have much presence.

Nishigaitsu: My goodness, aren’t you cute!

Nishigaitsu: Welcome! I’m Nishigaitsu!
Nishiguchi: He’s the same age as Taki-kun.
Nishigaitsu: Taki-kun? If you’re looking for him, he’s already digging in to the kimchi hot pot.

p37:
Fushimi: Wh—why does she have such strong perfume?

Nishiguchi: So Fushimi-kun was saying that he’d like an autograph from you, Nishigaitsu-sensei.

Nishigaitsu: Okay! I’ll draw you something before I go and get drunk!

Picture: To my beloved Honda Asuna-chan, / With Charles, You, and Henry

p38:
Fushimi: Whoa! Awesome!! / I’m sure she’ll love it.
Nishigaitsu: So, is that your girlfriend?

Fushimi: No, not really…
Nishiguchi: Hey, you bastard! You’re only in high school; you better not get a girlfriend already!!

Fushimi: Thank you very much.

Fushimi: Then I’ll be heading home now.
Nishigaitsu (aside): What?

p39:
Fushimi: Meeting Nishiguchi-san and Taki-kun was really, really invigorating. / As was this mansion. / Now I know just how much I still lack.

Fushimi: So that’s why I want to head home and start working on my next manga!

p40:
Nishiguchi: Fushimi-kun, you’re not just saying that because you don’t want to stay at my place, right?
Fushimi: Well, to be blunt, that’s part of it.
Nishigaitsu: That’s the spirit!

Nishigaitsu: Work hard so you don’t lose to Nishi-chan!
Fushimi: Though I’m not sure exactly what I’m going to draw…

Fushimi: I will!
Nishigaitsu: And don’t lose to Taki-kun, either!

Nishiguchi: Ah!

p41:
Taki: Well I don’t plan on losing either.

Nishigaitsu: Well, Fushimi-kun? What do you say to that?

SFX: Thump Thump Thump

p42:
Fushimi: I swear, Taki-kun, / I will overtake you!

p43:
Nishiguchi: There wasn’t much else you could say there, huh? / I’m sorry if it sounded like I thought it was impossible. /
Fushimi: I’m—I’m glad things turned out fun.

Fushimi: I’m pretty sure I know how to get to the station from here. / You don’t have to walk me there.

Nishiguchi: No; I’m going there to pick up a girl.

Fushimi: Huh?
Nishiguchi: She was at the award ceremony yesterday. Her name was Ishidou Rin-chan…

p44:
Fushimi: Huh?!

Rin: Ah!

p45:
Nishiguchi: Hey!

Nishiguchi: I didn’t realize you had spoken with Fushimi-kun yesterday, Rin-chan.
Rin: Ah, yes, a little.

Fushimi: Are you feeling better.

Rin: Yes, I’m good.

p46:
Nishiguchi: That’s a lot of bags you’ve got there.
Akane: We went shoppin’ today. / We went to Harajuku, Shibuya, and Daikanyama.

Rin: Everyone there was so shiny. / I thought all the people walkin’ along were models, or somethin’.
Akane: I’m sorry, Rin-chan. / I was the one doin’ most of the shoppin’, but I dragged you along with me.

Fushimi: Harajuku, Shibuya, and Daikanyama… I don’t feel nearly confident enough to go to any of those places. / I feel like I’d have to spend three years training in Ikebukuro first.

Rin: I was pretty nervous, too.

p47:
Nishiguchi: Fushimi-kun, if you don’t hurry you’ll miss the bullet train!
Fushimi: Oh, right!

Rin: Huh? Fushimi-kun, you’re heading home?

Fushimi: Ah, yeah.

Nishiguchi: Rin-chan, we’ve gotta get going and start working on that hot pot. / Taki’s there, too.

p48:
Fushimi: See ya! / So she’s got her eye on Taki then.

Rin: Fushimi-kun?

p49:
Rin: I’m glad I was able to see you again.

p50-51:
Fushimi: I wonder why… / Why those words brought tears to my eyes.

p52:
Akane: I was kinda surprised.

Akane: I’ve never seen you talk to a boy like that before, Rin-chan.
Rin: Like what, exactly?

Akane: Like you wished you’d given him your email address.

Akane: You listenin’?
SFX: Stare

p53:
Nishigaitsu: Akane-chan! Rin-chan! Let’s take a picture together!

Rin: That man was there yesterday.

Nishigaitsu: Huh?

Nishigaitsu: Sa—Sawamura-sensei died suddenly a while back.

Rin: ……I know.

p54:
Nishigaitsu: Wait—that means…

Rin: His stomach hurt a lot and he was intensely nauseous until he finally died of a stomach illness, right?

Nishigaitsu: …. / Th—That’s certainly true.

Nishiguchi: So was that one of those “wandering ghosts” or “bound ghosts” I’ve heard so much about?

p55:
Nishigaitsu: Come to think of it, he died right before the selection for the Sawamura Prize two years ago…

Nishigaitsu: The last word he wrote in his diary… was “Taurus.”

Nishigaitsu: They say it meant he was interested in the selection for the Sawamura Prize right up until the very end.

p56:
…..

Rin: “Taurus”… wasn’t the name of the magazine.

Rin: It seems he meant something else.

p57:
Fushimi: I can still smell the scent of Nishigaitsu-sensei’s perfume…

Fushimi: Taki-kun was certainly intense… / Nishiguchi-san seemed nice…

p58:
“I’m glad I was able to see you again.”

SFX: Rumble Rumble

Phone: Nishiguchi-san / Good job! / The party’s really starting to heat up!!

p59:

p60-61:
All right… / First, I’ve got to work hard and aim for the Sawamura Award’s Grand Prize!!

p62:
Asuna: Eeeeek! My god!!

Asuna: “To my beloved”? This is so awesome!! / Thank you so much, Fushimi-kun!!

To be continued in the May issue.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 3 by Dowolf

2013-02-12T21:45:25+00:00

*For ryColaa Scanlations

p1:
Rin

Someday, I shall chance upon you----

p2:
Fushimi: What did you say, Grandma?
Grandma: Ummm, he said he would call again…

Grandma: He said he was from Taurus, in Koudansha, and that you had won the Showed award.

p3:
Fushimi: I’ve finally been acknowledged…

p4:
Fushimi: AWWWW YEEAAHHHHHHH!

p5:
Fushimi: This is the first time a manga I’ve drawn has been acknowledged!! / I’ve finally reached the starting line!! /

Fushimi: The award for “Showed”… / It might be the lowest award, but I’m still extremely excited!!
[bottom box]: Showed: 100,000 Yen

Fushimi: The prize money’s 100,000 yen!! / / Can I really accept that much just for drawing a manga?

p6:
Honda: Nice one, Holly!
Friends: So cool! / He’s the kind of guy who’s good at everything.

p7:
Fushimi: Ah!

Friends: Fushimi, you’re a hoot! / Was that intentional? / And the way he ran up to the bar was so weird.

Fushimi: That settles it… I’m going to use the prize money to buy a home gym.

SFX: Ding dong ding dong
Honda: Fushimi-kun! You should try approaching the jump from the opposite side.

p8:
Honda: And when you’re jumping off the ground, you want to take a really big step. / Use the movement of your arms, too.

Fushimi: Ah… / Yeah, I get it.

Honda: On the step before you jump, lower your center of gravity, and…
Fushimi’s aside: OK, OK.
Fushimi: It’s already gotten too high-level for me; I can’t understand what she’s saying.

Guys: What’s up, what’s up? / Honda’s giving Fushimi individual lessons.
Honda: Make sure to keep your body straight.
Guy: Though given Fushimi’s potential, it seems like a waste to try to teach him anything.

p9:
Fushimi: This is my chance… / Now’s my chance to tell her about the award!!

Honda: Hm?
Fushimi: No… Honda-san probably doesn’t read Taurus. She might not even know it exists. So what do I do…

Girl: Asuna! Maki says she wants to go to the nurse’s office.
Honda: Really? Then let’s go together.
Fushimi (aside): Ah!
SFX: *Running sounds*

Fushimi: … / I’ll show her when the results are printed in the magazine.

SFX: Dash

p10:
Fushimi: Although, he said he’d “call back,” but we haven’t received any calls from Taurus…

Fushimi: But it’d probably be impertinent of me to call them.
SFX bubble: Vmmmm Vmmmm (cell phone rumble)

Fushimi: Oh! An unknown number!!
SFX: Vmmmm
Fushimi: 03?!

Phone: Hello? Is this Fushimi-kun? / I am Mutou, of Koudansha Taurus.
Fushimi: It’s him!!

p11:
Fushimi: Ah… This is he.
Mutou: Yeah, sorry it took so long to get back to you. / I’m gonna be your editor from now on. I’m looking forward to working with you!

Fushimi: My e—editor?! / I get an editor?!

Mutou: You wanna be a pro, right?
Fushimi: Y—yes!!

Mutou: Ummm, you’re only 16, right? First year of high school?
Fushimi: No, my second.
Mutou: That good of art, and you’re only a sophomore? It looks like you put a lot of work into your drawings, and I feel like you’ve got a lot of potential.

p12:
Fushimi: Th—Thank you very much!!
Mutou: Yeah, but your story, well… that still needs a lot of work, you know? Ha ha ha.

Mutou: By the way, what are you working on right now?
Fushimi: Well, I was planning to start sketching my next work today…

Mutou: What’s it about?
Fushimi: It’s a story about a freeloader who uses the French martial art savate.
Mutou: Gyahaha! You’re really into that stuff, huh?!

Mutou: Next time we talk, I want you to have the storyboard ready to show me.

p13:
Fushimi: Huh? I can make a storyboard?!
Mutou: Yup. Then we’ll discuss it.

Fushimi: A discussion? About m y manga?!
Mutou: You react strongly about everything, don’t’ you?

Mutou: You’re coming to the award ceremony next month, right? Bring that savate work along with you.
Fushimi: Ah—I should be done with it soon, so I’ll mail it straight to you!
Mutou: Oh? You’re really getting into this, huh.

Fushimi: Mutou-san, from Taurus…

Fushimi: This is so amazing… / He seems pretty stylish…

p14:
Teacher: Uhh, this one’s good? On to the next. / This one’s good, right?

Fushimi: I quickly finished up the storyboard and sent a copy of it, but I haven’t heard back yet… / Maybe Mutou-san’s just busy.

Fushimi: Well, it’s only been one week; maybe there was some sort of trouble and it hasn’t reached him yet? / Maybe I should send another copy…
(cartoon): This one’s good, right?

SFX: Ding Dong Dang Dong

Fushimi: Today’s finally the day!!

p15:
Ginsburg Bookstore

Sign: You may use a library card, or you may purchase.

SFX: Thump Thump
Mag: Taurus

Fushimi: Oooohhhhh!!
Magazine: Sawamura Eichi Prize / Results:
(right side): Grand prize: 1,000,000 Yen
(below the picture): Taki Kaito (17 y.o., f. Kanagawa)
(left): “Blood and Mud” (JP: Chi to Doro)

p16:
Idiot
(below IDIOT): Fushimi Kinosuke (16 y.o., f. Aichi)
(left of that): A 16-year-old- with good instincts, he’s the type / mistake. His drawings are great, and we’re looking forward to when he fully expresses his potential.
(note: slashes above are wear I’m losing bits b/c of the panel positioning)

Fushimi: I’m in!!

Fushimi: It’s kind of small, but… / my art… has been printed!!

Fushimi: The pen name I spent so long thinking up was printed!! / I spent so long thinking of it, and it was just printed.

p17:
Girl: I want to make the 38-minute train.
Honda: There’s no way that’s happening.
Girl: Let’s go to a bookstore.

Fushimi: Honda-san!!

Fushimi: L—Look at this!!
Honda: Huh? What is it?

Fushimi :This is me!!
Honda: Huh?
Girls: You’re kidding! / Fushimi, you draw manga?

p18:
Honda: Wow! Seriously?! / This manga’s printed in Tokyo, right? And it’s sold country-wide, right?!!

Fushimi: That’s right!
Honda: I’m pretty sure I’ve heard of Taurus somewhere before.
Girl: Fushimi Kinosuke? Ha ha ha. / That’s pretty funny.

Fushimi: W—well, I did only Show, so it’s not that big of a deal.

Honda: Even so, it’s still amazing!

p19:
Girl: Hey, doesn’t the grand prize winner look pretty amazing?

Girl: It says he’s only 17 years old, same as us!
Magazine: (same as before)

Fushimi: Huh?

Girls: Wow, you’re right! Amazing! / And he earned 1,000,000 yen?! He must be so talented!!

p20:
Girls: Ah, we should get going to the station. / Take care, Fushimi-kun.

Taki Kaito (17 y.o., f. Kanagawa)

Fushimi: He’s a sophomore in high school, same as me… / What are you, Taki Kaito?

p21:
Fushimi: “A 16-year-old- with good instincts, he’s the type who’s a little afraid to make a mistake. / “His drawings are great, and we’re looking forward to when he fully expresses his potential.”

Fushimi: I’ve read the commentary so many times, I know it by heart.
Guy

: What’s wrong with this kid?

However

p22:
Fushimi: Taki Kaito… / I can’t get his name out of my head…

Fushimi: His award-winning work was printed in this week’s Taurus. / The art’s so good… and the story’s perfect.
Magazine: The Sawamura Eichi Grand Prize Winning Work
Blood and Mud / Taki Kaito

Fushimi: I don’t want to admit it, but I have to…
Girl: Yuck! What’s so funny?!
SFX Bubbles: Hah / Hah

Guy: My lesson is not over yet.
Fushimi: It hurts to admit it, but he really is better than me…

p23:
Fushimi: Well, if I forced myself to find something wrong, the combat section is a lot like a movie I once saw.

Fushimi: After leveling up during my Ashen Summer, I finally managed to Show, earning 100,000 Yen… / But this guy, same age as me, so easily won the grand prize and 1,000,000 Yen.

Fushimi: What kind of guy are you, Taki Kaito? / Well, I’m going to meet him at the award ceremony in a few hours…

p24:
Fushimi: It’s been five months since my failure here.
Editor: C’mon
Fushimi: I’m finally back, Koudansha!

p25:
Kimura: You should try to show your face a little. / I’m sure Yagi-san would be overjoyed to see you, Rin.
Rin: But you said today would have nothing to do with work.

Kimura: It was thanks to Yagi-san that you two are able to go to Destiny Land. / And I have things in the future to worry about, too.

p26-28:

p29:
SFX: Rain

SFX: Ding

p30:
Kimura: Well, Yagi-san is an old friend of mine.

Yagi: That was way back when I was still doing pin-ups. / We would spend our days hopping between hostess bars.

Kimura: Cool it, Yagi-san! Don’t talk about those things in front of high school girls from the countryside!
Yagi: But you said not to hide anything! / What is this, market research?

Yagi: J—just look at the two of them!

p31:
Kimura: Still, Yagi-san, it’s rare to see you in a suit.

Yagi: After this, I’ve got the Sawamura Prize Ceremony to attend.

Kimura: Sawamura Prize?
Yagi: It’s basically just a newcomers’ award.

Yagi: So Rin-chan, I’ve heard you’re enjoying Tokyo? / / By the way, do you two read manga?
Girls: No, not really.

Paper: The 43rd / Sawamura Eichi Award / Submitted Works

p32:
Blood and Mud / Sawamura Eichi Grand Prize Winner
Taki Kaito (17)

Ayame: Amazing! The grand prize winner’s only 17! /
Yagi: Ah, you’re talking about Taki Kaito-kun.

Yagi: He’s got the kind of talent you only see once a decade.

Rin: ……

p33:
Yagi: By the way, Kimura-san, what horse do you think will do well on Sunday?

Kimura: Full Shanty’s a pretty interesting name, and I like long odds.
SFX: *Flip Flip*

IDIOT
Showed
Fushimi Kinosuke (16)

P34:
Ayame: This guy’s only 16! / But he’s not as good as the last guy. / He Showed, huh…

p35:
Asst: Yagi-san, we need to talk about the ceremony!

Yagi: If you’re interested, there’ll be food there. Feel free to show up. / I’m sure the recipients will be glad to see a star come by.

Kimura: You don’t mind, do you, Rin? It’ll be brief.

Rin: I am not a “star.”

Ayame: He was a really forceful kind of guy, huh?
Kimura: He might seem like that, but he’s regarded as an extremely competent editor.

p36:
Mutou: Hey, sorry to keep you waiting! / So you’re Fushimi-kun, right? / You’re not quite what I expected…

Fushimi: Mu—Mutou-san, you’re exactly like what I imagined you’d be.
Mutou: Your writing was so dry, I was expecting someone a little more… strange. / But you look like a good-natured kid.

Fushimi: Well… I mean, anyone could be like that…

Mutou: So, you got a girl?

p37:
Fushimi: Huh?
Mutou: Don’t tell me you’re a virgin?! / I first time wasn’t till my 20’s, so I’d be kinda pissed if you got laid earlier than I did.

Fushimi: Ha hah… / By the way, have you read the storyboard I sent?

Mutou: Huh? You sent it?
Fushimi: Y—Yes. I thought maybe there was some sort of mistake, so I sent it thrice…
Mutou: Thrice?!!

Mutou: Sorry. Lemme go check. / I’ll make some time for you tomorrow, and we can go over it then.

Mori: Mutou!

p38:
Mori: Did Mizuno-san’s comments for the Table of Contents page come in yet?
Fushimi: !!

Fushimi: He’s the guy from when I brought in my work before!!

Mutou: Well, we haven’t been able to get in contact with him since yesterday… / Ah! Mori-san, allow me to introduce you. This is Fushimi-kun, who won the Showed award.

p39:
Mori: Hello. I’m Mori, the vice editor-in-chief. Nice to meet you.

Mutou: Th—Thank you.

Fushimi: “Nice to meet you”? I guess he doesn’t remember me. /
SFX: *Heartbeats*

Asst: Mori-san! Taki-kun’s here!
Mori: Oh, so today’s main character has arrived.

p40:
Fushimi: !

Mori: What, you look like you always do. / I was hoping you’d wear something more appropriate for the ceremony.

Kaito: It’s nothing to get particularly excited about. / Today’s nothing more than the day I make it onto the starting line.

p41:
Fushimi: This guy’s Taki Kaito!!

Umm… There’s a big horse race this Sunday… / I think it’s going to come down to Full Shanty vs. Divnavalo.

p42:
Yagi: So I suggest all you recipients of the Sawamura Prize bet your winnings / and win big!

Guy: He says the same thing every time…

Yagi: I know this is somewhat belated, but congratulations, everyone!

Fushimi: Taki Kaito… A high school sophomore, same as me….

p43:
Fushimi: From what I’ve heard, / the entire editorial department gave him a perfect 10, and he was unanimously awarded the grand prize.

Mori: Errr… Taurus itself relies heavily on the Sawamura Prize.

Mori: Seventy percent of our authors currently in serialization were past winners of the prize.
Rin: ….

Mori: I’m sure some of you who won this prize bearing the name of Sawamura Eichi will be tomorrow’s regulars in Taurus.

p44:
Ayame: That last guy really sounded like a proper editor-in-chief.

p45:
Fushimi: Amazing… The editor-in-chief and vice editor-in-chief gave such good speaches…

Mutou: Fushimi-kun! Why are you hiding out in the corner?

Mutou: Allow me to introduce you. This is This is Nishiguchi-kun, who took second in the Newcomer’s Award. / I’m his editor, too.
Nishiguchi: Nice to meet you. I’m Nishiguchi.

Nishiguchi: You’re only 16, huh? Amazing.

Mutou: W—well, I’ve been drawing for a long time.

p46:
Nishiguchi: I guess I only started drawing once I entered vocational school. / I hadn’t even won an Honorable Mention in the monthly prize until last year.

Mutou: How old are you now again, Nishiguchi-kun?
Nishiguchi: 27.

Nishiguchi: Ever since Mutou-san became my editor, all the discussions we’ve had have led to me receiving this award… / Seriously, I can’t thank you enough.

Mutou: What, you’re crying?!! / / The hard part’s still to come. You’ve gotta work hard if you want to get serialized.

Fushimi: Serialized!!

p47:
Mutou: Ah, that’s right. You two will have to give speeches as award recipients afterwards.
Both: What?!!

Mutou: All the recipients have to. / Something nice and proper.
Fushimi: R—right out of the blue like that….

Then allow me to introduce the award recipients. / First off, the winner of the Showed award, Fushimi Kinosuke-kun.

p48:
Fushimji: Ummmm… / Th—Thank you.

Fushimi: I’ll tr—try my best to draw something even better next time!

Wait—no one’s even listening…

Mutou: Gyah hah hah! Damn, you were nervous!
SFX: Clap Clap
Fushimi: I’m—I’m sorry! I’m not really used to this.

p49:
Nishiguchi: Umm, I think I’m going to buy a betting slip this Sunday.
Ayame: Rin-chan, we really the type o’ people who’s supposed to be here?
Rin: There’s tons o’ folks here; s’not like anyone’s gonna notice.

And last but not least, the winner of the Sawamura Grand Prize, Taki Kaito-kun.

Kaito: Ummm, / I’ll be blunt…

p50:
Kaito: Taurus today… / is simply boring!

p51:
Kaito: If any of the authors currently undergoing serialization are here today, then I apologize to them. / However, I

Kaito: Intend to revolutionize the craft. / With that mission in mind, I will brazenly seek to pursue a life in the world of manga.

SFX: Clap Clap Clap

p52:
SFX: Clap Clap Clap Clap

Mutou: Fushimi-kun, you’re going to have to learn to give speeches like that, too.

Mutou: Let’s work hard so that you can overcome Taki Kaito.

Fushimi: Y—Yes!

p53:
Kimura: Again? For goodness sake… I’ll be counting on you.

Ayame: Rin-chan, to be honest, I really can’t stand that Kimura-san feller.

Ayame: I think he’s got some sorta secret motive. / I ain’t seen nothin’ from him but him tryin’ to manipulate you, Rin-chan.

Rin: I ain’t fond of him, either. / But y’know, it is thanks to him you and I got to come here to Tokyo, Akane-chan. That ain’t so bad.

Rin: It ain’t like I’m plannin’ to keep workin’, either. / I figure I ain’t ever gonna meet him again.

p54:
Yagi: Rin-chan! This is Taki Kaito-kun.

Yagi: He won the grand prize—a whole 1,000,00 Yen—and at 17, he’s our hope for the future. / And he’s pretty hot too, right?

Rin: Nice to meet you. I’m Ishidou.

Kaito: I’m Taki.

p55:
Yagi: I think I said this before, but his is the kind of talent you only see once a decade.

Yagi: Ummm, I believe we give out the prize twice a year.

Kaito: Three times.

Kaito: I’m sure I heard it was three times.
Yagi: Yeah, you’re right.

Yagi: In the system we had up until two years ago, the editorial department would pick their top eight, / then send those to Sawamura-san, who would consult with us.

p56:
Sawamura: I read all of those, and in the end I was the one who decided the winner.

Yagi: There were some people who questioned whether such an old veteran really had a good eye for manga…

SFX: Grimace

p57:
Yagi: But I’ve gotta take my hat off to Sawamura-san. He was the kind of guy who read every single magazine, you know? / And he definitely had an eye for talent.

Kaito’s aside: With his finger…
Yagi: Sawamura-san would take the work we editors ranked eighth and award it the grand prize, or… / There were always plenty of surprises… / Sometimes, we’d go, “Wait, what?”

Kaito: Then I wonder if I still would’ve won the award had Sawamura Eichi still been the selection committee chair.

Sawamura: Of course you would’ve! / You have such confidence in your art, and someday I know you’ll unleash a fiercely original story.

p58:
Sawamura: By the way, the other high schooler… / has yet to fully blossom.

Ayame: Ummm, what sort of manga did Sawamura Eichi draw?

Yagi: He made Boilerman.
Ayame: Ah! I know that one! / I would watch it on TV when I was young.

Yagi: MI6, Heikichi Hankachou, Centurion Mars-kun, Genius Chef Duke… He wrote everything, from national bestsellers to niche, cult hits.

p59:
Yagi: He was a giant in the early days of manga who pursued every genre and expression. / His name is even well-known overseas.

p60:
Sawamura: You really get it, don’t you, newbie.
SFX: *Smile*

Yagi: From the day I first entered the company, he always called me newbie. / Even in the end, I was still “Newbie” to him. / Hahaha

Yagi: We really lost someone special…

Yagi: They say he still had his pen in his hand when he died of cancer in his hospital bed two years ago.

p61:
Yagi: I don’t know if there’ll ever be anyone else quite like him.

p62:
Fushimi: Ahhh, I’m so nervous…. / How many times have I gone to the bathroom, now?

Rin: Wheeze / Wheeze

p63:
Fushimi: Are—Are you all right?

Rin: I just don’t feel that good right now. / I’m sure I’ll feel better soon.

p64:
Rin: You’re Fushimi Kinosuke-kun, right?

Fushimi: Ah, yes.

SFX: *Rain*

To be continued in issue 4.

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 2 by Dowolf

2013-01-08T20:28:32+00:00

*For ryColaa Scanlations

p0:
[left side]: Destiny has just begun!

p1:

p2:
Norito: My father works at a paper manufacturing plant, / so I’ve got access to all the paper I could ever want.

p3:
Norito: I’ll draw, draw…

Norito: And draw some more…

Norito: And I’ll never run out of Kent paper… / OK, so that’s how a person’s knee curves.

p4:
Norito: I’ve been sketching the human form… / It feels like I’m drawing nothing but women… / And then …

Norito: I’ll start trying to reproduce images from my favorite manga…

Norito: I’ll do everything as precisely as possible, even the inking. / My favorite dip pen.

Norito: So I can get closer to the pro level…

Norito: And I’ll draw it over and over again!!

p5:
Norito: All so that I can engrave the method / into my muscles and my very cells!

Norito: Like a pro baseball player doing fungo drills in February, / who carefully moves his feet and lowers his hips as he goes to get a grounder.

p6;
Norito: Augh!

Norito: No, no! I started imagining myself as the Athletic’s Hino. / 32 errors in a single season… He should convert to the outfield.

Norito: Haaaaaaaah. / I didn’t take a step outside today, too.

p7:
Norito: I haven’t turned on my phone in 13 days… / I guess it might be good to undo the seal right about now.

Phone: Inbox / No new mail

Norito: Two… Two emails in 13 days… / I’m such an isolated 16-year-old… / I cut myself off from the world, and that’s it? What a shock.

Norito: One of them’s from the phone company to boot, / and who cares about the other.
Phone:
--From: Nakata Katsuo
Subject: (no subject)
Body: The Athletics are on a 17 game losing streak now… They / lose to kids at the park.

p8:
Norito: Fine! Until the end of summer break, / I’ll draw, draw, and draw some more!

p9:
Editor: What? She’s withdrawing?

Sign: Third Editorial Division / Taurus / Editing Department

Editor: Didn’t she come in first in the readership poll?
Assistant: Yes, by a wide margin.

Editor: What a waste… So, does that mean she’s leaving the world of stardom?

Assistant: Well, I don’t think the girl really wanted in in the first place.

p10:
Assistant: To top it off, it seems she’s from some small island in the middle of nowhere, / and her school wasn’t too happy with her becoming a model.
Picture: Ishidou Rin (16)
Box: I’ve dreamt of being an idol ever since I was little. I’ll do my best! o(^o^)o

Editor: Could we get her to transfer to Tokyo and keep going, then? / Her comment seems so positive.
Assistant: I wrote that myself, actually, as the guy in charge of the pin-up.

Assistant: I heard the agency chief saw her photo in a local information magazine and scouted her himself. / But the only reason her photo was even in that magazine was because a friend had gone and sent in the picture without her permission, or something.

p11:
Editor: Ah… I wish I could see her once more, though.
Magazine: Taurus

Assistant: Hagi-san, you’ve met her?

Hagi: Yeah. Summer of last year. Would’ve been a little over a year after I became editor. / Kimura, her manager, brought her to meet us.

Hagi: She’s got such fair skin; she’s so much cuter in person than in a photograph~.

Hagi: Man, but I wish she could’ve made her debute in a small, one-size bikini…
Assistant: You do like young girls, don’t you, Hagi-san?

p12:
Akane: Rin-chan!

p13:
Akane: Tsuji-kun from the baseball team is waitin’ for you over there.
Rin: Huh?

Akane: He’s been sneakin’ glances at us for a while now.

Rin: That is sick. I came here wearin’ my school swimsuit, too. / It’s embarrassin’.

p14:
Akane: Well, yer gonna be a star, and yer probably the most popular girl in school, too.
Rin: Because you went ‘n sent in my photo, Akane-chan. / I ain’t no star! / And I quit, too!

Akane: Why would you go and do that? You could’ve become so famous! / How many people you think are out there who wanna be famous but ain’t gonna? / Even I wish I could go to Tokyo!

Rin: I gave it a shot, didn’t I? / That sort of thing ain’t for me.

Akane: Hey, Rin-chan! / Is it true Tsuji-kun asked you out, and you turned him down?
Rin: It’s true.

p15:
Rin: When I think of why he asked to talk to me behind the sports building, / it sickens me.

Akane: It—it sickens you?! / You tryin’ to get every other girl ‘round here to hate you?

Akane: He’s the baseball team’s ace, and probably most girls’ favorite…

Akane: He’s got a 130 kilometer fastball that holds up till late in the game and a curve that just sneaks up on a guy. / In the prefectural qualifiers, he recorded a whole 19 strikeouts, and they say even the pros are givin’ him a look!
Cursor thingy, left to right: Control C / Stamina D / Fastball / Curve

Rin: You sure know a lot, Akane-chan.
Akane: He even got a no-hitter in a practice game!

p16:
Akane: Then who in the whole wide world do you like, Rin-chan?

Akane: Rumor has it Kobayashi on the basketball team, Suzuki-sempai on the soccer team—basically everyone’s got a crush on you! / / Who can you see yourself goin’ out with?!

Rin: I really don’t have a crush on anybody.

p17:
Rin: ‘Sides, I ain’t ever even fallin’ in love!

p18:

p19:
Meteorologist: Today might be the last day of August, / but hot days are going to continue into September.

p20-21:
News: Up next, sports. / Our man of the summer, Hino of the Athletics, has hit his 14th homerun this month, and…

Norito: ALL RIGHT!

p22:
Norito: I’m a completely different person / than the man I was when summer began!

Norito: And now that it’s September, I can finally lift my ban!

Norito: I’ll submit a new manga to Taurus!
Magazine: Shounen Taurus

Norito: Though I still haven’t gotten many texts…

p23:
Second trimester…

Sign: Morishige Prefectural High School

p24:
Teacher: Umm, so therefore…

Teacher: After being defeated by Shingen, it is said Ieyasu fled with his tail between his legs. Blackboard: December 12, 1572 / Battle of Mikatagahara

Teacher: As Ieyasu’s forces attacked in a crane wing formation, Shingen countered with a fish scale formation…

Norito: I may look like I’m paying attention, but what I’m really writing…

Notebook: idiot / opping out of school, Masuda / became used to in soc / One night, at a conveni / gument started, and a figh / What Masuda had learned / KO’d. The report said / Masuda gym

p25:
Norito: Is the plot to a new manga.

Norito: This time, there won’t be scenes in Boli, no Muay Thai champion, no Ukrainian prostitute, and no machine guns.
Hagi: This isn’t very realistic. / Have you ever been to Boli? / Would a Thai really know Japanese proverbs? / Have you ever done it with a Ukrainian prostitute? / How would a machine gun be brought into Japan?

Norito: It’s called “IDIOT”. / It’s the story of the modest interactions between a young man in a martial arts gym and a former champion. / It’s kind of plain, but I’d rather not face the same criticism again…

p26:
Norito: I’m aiming for Taurus’s Sawamura Eichi prize, a prize bearing the name of a great manga artist given twice a year to up-and-coming artists…
Magazine: Sawamura Eichi Prize / Grand Prize: 1,000,000 Yen / Second Prize: 700,000 Yen / Newcomer’s Prize: 500,000 Yen / Runner-up Newcomer’s Prize: 300,000 Yen / Honorable Mention: 200,000 Yen / Showed: 100,000 Yen
Girl: I’ll be waiting! <3

Norito: But first, I should aim for the monthly newcomer’s award. / The bar for the Sawamura Prize is just too high.

Norito: Dammit all! / Since we had gym class today, I wasn’t able to write as much as I’d hoped.

Honda: What are you writing?

p27:
Honda: Is it a novel?

Norito: Um, well, you see… / Honda Asuna!!

Norito: I haven’t spoken to her since that day over summer break…
Flashback Norito: Honda-san!!
Flashback Honda: Ah, Fushimi-kun!

Honda: Or is it a diary?
Norito: W—well, it’s something like that…

p28:
Honda: But it’s still noontime; / isn’t it weird to be writing so early?

Norito: W—well, I’ve just got a lot to write about, so…

Honda: Hey, Fushimi-kun, have you ever read this manga? / If you liked Happy ☆Annals of the Three Kingdoms, I’m sure you’ll like this! / / If you haven’t, I’ll lend it to you.

p29:
Norito: Huh?

Norito: C—can I?
Honda: Sure. I had been lending it out to Asami, and she finally returned it.
Manga: With Charles, You, and Henry

Honda: It’s a bit old-school; my mother loved it, too.

Teacher: OK, everyone take your seats!

Honda: See ya!

Honda: Feel free to return it whenever!

p30:
Norito: Yeaaahhhhh!!

Norito: Everything’s looking fantastic!!

Norito: I feel more motivated than ever! / One / Two / Three / Four / Five / Six

Norito: Seven!!

p31:
Random: H—hey, you all right? / Your elbow’s bleeding…
Norito: It’s fine, as long as my right arm’s not broken.

Magazine: Monthly Newcomer’s Prize: 800,000 Yen / The Sawamura Prize is the path to serialization! The Monthly Newcomer’s Prize is the path to the Sawamura Prize!

Norito: All right! I’m gonna finish up the panel layout tonight!

p32:
Norito: This paper bag’s from a clothing store, right? / I wonder if Honda-san shops there.

Norito: I’ll have to make sure it stays clean.

p33:
Manga: Jeanne, you must be the daughter of Astrea, goddess of justice. / Oh, Charles. / For the sake of the kingdom, I require your aid.

Norito: To be honest, this manga is really weird. / A girl whose heart wavers between the King of France, the King of England, and her childhood friend… / Historically, the setting makes absolutely no sense.

Norito: And moreover, this protagonist who time slipped into the body of Jeanne Dark / keeps kissing the French king, the English king, and her childhood friend—so who does she like?

Norito: I can’t stand this woman… / Shibusawa Aya-chan from Happy ☆Annals of the Three Kingdoms was much more straightforward.

Norito: No, no! / This is a one of Honda-san’s (and her mother’s) favorite manga!

p34:
(?): Honda-san, a visitor!

Norito: Th—thanks for this.
Honda: Fushimi-kun, you’re finished already?!

Norito: That was some twist at the end, huh? / I never would have thought the childhood friend was the lovechild of the King of Napoli. / Well actually, I thought it was kind of obvious…

Honda: Wasn’t it great? / My mother cries every time she reads it.

Norito: I’m glad the English King Henry turned out to be a good guy.
Girls: I was cheering for Henry, too. / Henry was really nice.
Honda: Ah, then maybe you’ll like The Red Rose and White Rose Emblems, too.

Norito: Huh?

Honda: It’s the sequel to With Charles, You, and Henri, and is Nishigaitsu Hanako’s life work! / I’ll lend it to you next time. It’s 17 compiled volumes in all.

Norito: R—really? / 17 volumes? / And Nishigaitsu Hanako has tons of small panels with lots of text. /

Norito: Oh, also… if you’re interested, I brought something I thought you might like.

p36:
Norito: It’s by Mizuho Tooru, my favorite manga artist!

Honda: What’s this? Just its cover looks awesome!

Honda: Have you ever heard of The Shunpei Chronicles? / Currently, he’s working on Gunners; it’s being serialized in Taurus. / Though he takes a lot of breaks…

Honda: His manga have even become anime! / Though the show takes a lot of breaks, too.

Girl: Maybe Holly would know of it? / HOLLLLYYYYY!

p37:
Hori: Hm?

Honda: Have you heard of this manga?

Hori: …. / I can’t make it out.
Honda: It’s Dopamine Hyena!

Hori: Oh, you mean Doping. / Mizuho Tooru’s… surreal gag manga.

p38:
Honda: Is it good?
Norito: It’s not that surreal…
Hori: Yeah, it’s OK.

Honda: Did you know? Holly draws manga!
Norito: Huh?

Norito: H—Hori draws manga?!

Honda: Yep! / Holly’s a really good artist. His father’s a professor at an arts’ college!

Norito: Wow…
Girls: Look at this! / Me too!

p39:
Norito: Whoa! / Hori drew these?

Norito: He—he clearly spent the most time on this one… / He—he really does seem skilled…

p40:
Girl: Holly’s really talented! / He let me see the manga he’s drawing in his notebook; it looks really good!

Norito: Yeah, but drawing manga’s kind of gross, isn’t it?

Honda: You think so? I have a lot of respect for people who can draw.

p41:
Norito: Hori Daiki… I have gym class with him, but we don’t interact that much…

Norito: The only time we communicated was back in June…

p42:
Norito [inset, black text]: Ow!

Norito [inset, black text]: Ouch…
Hori: Stop fucking around!

Hori: You could’ve dodged that!

p43:
Norito: Oh… sorry.

Girl: Fushimi!

Girl: Asuna told me to bring this to you. / She said thanks.

Norito: Ah…

Norito: Too bad she didn’t bring it herself… / That really, really sucks…

p44:
Girls: Seriously? / That guy is unbelievable!

Norito: M—maybe I should ask her impression… / Oh, but what if they’re talking about something sensitive...

Honda: Oh, Fushimi-kun! / Thanks for lending me Doping Hyena. It was super funny!

p45:
Norito: Ah, that’s great. If you want, there’s some other stuff I can…
Hori: Honda, / I’ve brought you back your copy of With Charles, You, and Henry

Honda: Ah! What did you think?

Hori: It was sublime! Henry has a really great sense of humor.
Norito: So she lent the manga to Hori, too.
Honda: Henry’s great, isn’t he?

p46:
Hori: I’m sorry it took me so long to get it back to you. / I’ve been working on a manga to turn in for Shounen Beatle’s Christie Prize, so I didn’t have much time to spend reading.

Norito: You’re—you’re submitting to the Beatle?

Hori: … / Yeah.

Honda: Holly entered once before, too.

p47:
Hori: That’s right. / Last year, my name was on the list of people who made it past the first round for the Christie Prize.

Norito: Really?!

Norito: The Christie Award, named for Christie Sakuishi, the author of Happy ☆ Annals of the Three Kingdoms, which is serialized in the best-selling magazine in Japan, / is an award for newcomer manga artists offered twice a year.
Manga: Shounen Beatle

Girl: My big brother reads Beatle every week.
Hori: I considered submitting to some other magazine, / but in the end, I wanted revenge.

p48:
Norito: According to my life plan, / I was supposed to debut as a manga artist when I finished middle school.

Norito: That’s why, during my second year of middle school, I took the first manga I had ever carefully inked… / and submitted it to my favorite publication at the time, Shounen Beatle.

Norito: But my submission was rejected without even a reply! / I was so confident, too… Well, good thing I didn’t tell anyone.

Norito: … This means Hori’s got a better track record than me right now.

p49:
Girl: Wow! That looks amazing!
Honda: It’s a copy, but I think it has a lot of intensity.
Hori: That’s just the cover page, but when I’m done, I’ll bring copies of the whole thing.

Honda: Wow, your work looks really professional!

Norito: Th—this is…

p50:
Norito: To be honest, it’s about the same level as my work from before this summer!

Norito: My father might not be the professor of some arts college, / but my father does work for a paper manufacturer.

Norito: I’ve got tons of paper. / No matter how much I draw, I’ll never run out!

p51:
Norito: I’m unsociable, bad at sports, / and can’t even talk to girls…

Norito: Manga’s all I’ve got!!

p52:
Manga: Don’t tell me you were Japan’s former light heavyweight champion? / Well, that’s all in the past, now. / Hey!

Norito: I feel fantastic! / I’ve finished all 28 pages of IDIOT faster than I anticipated!!

p53:
Magazine: Sawamura Eichi Prize / Grand Prize / Deadline (Postmarked by): 9/30

Norito: I—I’ve made it in time for the Sawamura Prize! It’s the prize most everyone in currently serialized in Taurus has won, / named for Sawamura Eichi, a giant in the manga world, offered to up-and-coming newcomers twice a year!

p54:
Sign: Post Office

Norito: P—please take this.

Letter: Bunkyo, Tokyo / Koudansha / Taurus Editing Division / Sawamura Eichi Prize

Norito: That look of his… He probably thinks I’m disgusting because I draw manga….

p55:
Honda: You think so? I have a lot of respect for people who can draw.

Norito: Maybe if I’m accepted for the Sawamura Prize, I’ll tell Honda I draw manga!!

p56:
Girl: See ya!

(?): Rin!

p57:
Rin: Kimura-san?!

Rin: … Why would you come all this way from Tokyo?

Kimura: I’m sorry this is so sudden, / but I had the feeling that there was no other way I could see you.

Kimura: Could I have just a little bit of your time?

p58:
Sign: Japanese Cuisine Shiosai

Kimura: I’m really sorry / I brought you there last time.

Flashback Kimura: Rin, there’s no need to be afraid. / This is Hatano-san, the owner of this dining establishment.
Kimura: My boss wasn’t very happy when he found out what happened… / Long story short, I was forced to resign.

Rin: It’s best you stay away from that “dining establishment owner”. / At least unless you want to be involved in strange affairs.

p59:
Waitress: Excuse me; which one of you ordered the black rockfish?

Kimura: The fish from your island are really good. / You can’t get fish this good in Tokyo.

Rin: Kimura-san, what brought you all this way from Tokyo?

Kimura: I understand your personality very well, Rin. / I know that, no matter how skillfully I beg you to come back to work, it would all be a waste of time.

Kimura: But if you ever change your mind one day, I want you to call me. / You have a very special talent, Rin.

p60:
Kimura: This is my new business card.

Rin: Ah—it’s from Nanami-chan!
Kimura: Hasebe Nanami?

Rin: Nanami-chan’s so persistent. / She keeps asking me about her boyfriend, her job, everything…

Kimura: It’s because Nanami-chan’s nearing the end of her days as a sexy-type comedian. / And these days, people prefer more well-built girls, rather than those with giant boobs.

Rin: She keeps telling everyone about me, so now more people know… / I’m starting to get phone calls from people I’ve never even met. / I’ve been ignoring them, but…

p61:
Kimura: It’s the proof of your accuracy. / I’ve introduced you to tons of people, too.

Rin: [inset] Shhh

Rin: Not many people on this island know.

Kimura: What would you say to becoming more open and turning it into a business? / You might become famous, start appearing on TV, or become a medium.

Rin: I want no such thing. I have no intention of becoming famous.

Kimura: … / You said the same thing before, didn’t you?

p62:
Rin: Thanks for the meal.

Kimura: Rin, what would you say to coming to Tokyo once more, just for fun?

Kimura: We could go to an amusement park, or a concert, or see an Intercity Baseball League game?

Kimura: Do you remember Hagi-san, the editor from Taurus you met last year? / If you asked, I’m sure he could give you a complementary ticket to Destiny Land. You could skip all the lines, and enter VIP-only restaurants.

p63:
Kimura: Guess you’re not very interested.

Rin: I’ll go—if I can bring a friend with me.

Rin: Her name’s Akane-chan. She’s wanted to go to Tokyo for a while. / She always helps me out whenever I’m ill.

Kimura: Of—Of course you can bring her!

p64:
Norito: I have again set aside my cell phone. / Well, it’s not like anyone’s going to try to contact me.

Grandmother(?): Norito, there was a call for you.

Grandmother(?): He said he was from Koudansha!

[English] [Translation] Rin (HAROLD Sakuishi) 1 by Dowolf

2012-12-24T20:03:14+00:00

*For ryColaa Scanlations

p1:
Fushimi: I’m dead at school…

Fushimi: As the days drag on,
Teacher: Umm, so therefore, / it is said that Toutaku’s stomach fat kept the candle lit for three days.
Fushimi: I try not to use any energy, storing all I can for the night ahead…

p2-3:
[blue text]: I have a dream!!!

p4:
Fushimi: Ugh, dammit… The pen nib cracked… / This is bad. I’ve got another five pages left to finish.

Fushimi: Pen tips are so expensive… / No! I will not steal one of the divine instruments of the manga artist! / I almost tried to steal one in an empty-looking stationary shop. Somehow, though, I was able to beat back my urges…

Fushimi: For a high school student without a job like me, even toner is pretty expensive… / I guess I should apply it only to the most important areas.

p5:
Mother: Norito! You’re being really loud up there! / What time do you think it is?!!

Fushimi: And I was just starting to get into the flow of it, too.
SFX: Click

Fushimi: I’ve got to complete all 60 pages before the start of Summer Break, and then I’ll bring the whole thing to my favorite publishing company, Taurus!! / I can start studying for finals on Mon… no, Tuesday!

p6:
Fushimi: Ahh, I don’t have enough time. / I wish I had more time to draw manga.

Kid: The Phantom Technique, the New Octopus Hold!

Fushimi: No one at school knows I draw manga…

p7:
Fushimi: And they can’t know. (They’d probably think I was disgusting.) / But sometimes I leave graffiti…

(?): Isn’t that Shibusawa Aya from Happy ☆Annals of the Three Kingdoms?

(?): You’re a really good artist, Fushimi-kun! / I love Happy ☆ Annals of the Three Kingdoms!

p8:
Fushimi: Huh? Really? / This is Honda Asuna, from the class next door. Why’d she come here?!

Fushimi: She was in the same class as me my freshman year, but I haven’t really talked to her ever since we entered our second year.
Honda: My big brother is a big manga nerd. / There must be 300 volumes in our house.

Honda: So I bet you’re the type of guy who really pays attention to details, right? / My brother reads everything in such a loud and annoying way.
Fushimi: Well, to each his own. / She—she sat right in front of me!

p9:
Honda: Hey, don’t tell me… / Were you the one who drew that picture of Takagi-sensei on the blackboard in the art room?
Fushimi: Uh, yeah…

Honda: Gyahahaha! That looked just like him!!
Girls: What, what? / Hey, Asuna, you’re laughing too loud.

Honda: Turns out it was Fushimi-kun / who drew that picture of Takagi on the art room’s blackboard!
Girls: Huh? Seriously? / Gyahahaha! That really was hilarious.

Fushimi: A—ahaha. / I’m doing it. I don’t think I’ve been in a conversation with this many people since the entrance ceremony.

p10:
Honda: Hey, hey, why don’t you draw something for us?
Fushimi: Ah, OK.

Fushimi: Here.

Girls: Gyahh! Haha! That’s perfect! You even drew in his philtrum! T
Teacher: Hmm?

SFX: Ding / Dang / Dong

Fushimi: T—today was such / a happy day!!

p11:
Guys: Honda looks great, doesn’t she? / She’s the cutest girl in the track and field club. / But I hear she’s not that smart.

Fushimi: That liveliness of hers… she’s like the complete opposite of me. / I’d be embarrassed if anyone heard how long it takes me to run the 100 meter dash.

p12:
Summer break—

Fushimi: Today’s finally the day I bring everything to Tokyo.

p13:
Fushimi: This is the first night in all my life I haven’t been able to sleep.

Fushimi: And I’m bringing my work to Taurus, the great publishing company that even Mizuno Tooru’s works are serialized in. / Though her works don’t show up all of the time…

p14:
Fushimi: The buildings in Tokyo are so tall…

Fushimi: And there’s so many people… / Is today a holiday, or something?

p15:
Fushimi: The publishing company’s building is really impressive!!

Fushimi: This must be what a challenger with no chance of winning / feels like when he’s about to enter the ring against an absolute monarch.

Fushimi: I’m feeling really uneasy about the manuscript in my bag…
[sign]: Third Editorial Office / Taurus / Editing Department

p16:
Editor: Hey. So, let me see.

Fushimi: Here—here you go.

Fushimi: This guy’s scary. / He never even said his name.

Fushimi: And now, he will deliver his judgment…

p17:
Fushimi: From the moment I was born, I knew / that I wanted to be a mangaka when I grew up.
(top right panel): Saitou Tomoka / Model
(middle panel): When I grow up, I want to be a mangaka! Fushimi Norito
(upper left): Revival of the Han Dynasty / Liubei Gentoku
(lower right): Use the Posting System to make it to the majors!
(lower left): 10 million yen

Fushimi: I love manga, / and I would always be reading or writing manga.

Fushimi: And now…

p18:
Fushimi: This old man, an editor from my beloved Taurus… / is looking incredibly bored while he reads my manga!!

Fushimi: And soon, he will sternly tell me / the value of my manga…

Fushimi: He’s reading it so fast.

Fushimi: And sighing a lot.

Fushimi: And turning around occasionally.

p19:
Fushimi: And he’s not saying anything… / And the air conditioner’s set too low.

Editor: Your lines aren’t very clean.

Fushimi: OK… / It’s—it’s because I was being as stingy as I could with my pen nibs.

Editor: You need to study drawing a bit more. / And your dialogue has a lot of… meaningless bits. / Furthermore, your character design isn’t very realistic.

p20:
Fushimi: This is like a defenseless newbie getting unilaterally pummeled in the ring…

Fushimi: I was really hoping he’d find something of mine to praise…
Editor: How old are you, kid?

Fushimi: I’m—I’m 16.

Editor: Hmmm…. / Maybe you should quit.

p21:
Editor: Take a look at this.
Fushimi: OK.

Editor: This is a pro’s manuscript.

p22:
Fushimi: Whoa! / This is M—Mizuno Tooru’s new manuscript!!

p23:
Editor: Are you a fan of Mizuno-san’s?
Background: What is it?
Fushimi: Y—yes.

Fushimi: The Shunpei Chronicles are like my eternal bible.

Editor: That takes me back; that was Mizuno’s debut work. / He was a natural who debuted at the age of 10, wasn’t he?

Editor: So then, I’ve got another appointment coming up. / Could you give me back the manuscript?
Fushimi: Ah, yes, sorry.

Fushimi: No “Good luck,” no “Try bringing something else”…

p24:

p25:
Manager: Rin, there’s no need to be afraid. / This is Hatano-san, the owner of this dining establishment.

p26:
Manager: Hatano-san, this is Ishidou Rin, / the new girl at our agency I spoke to you about.

Manager: Rin, if you would introduce yourself please?

Rin: This guy certainly doesn’t look like the owner of any restaurant I’ve ever seen.

p27:
Manager: Ha! Haha! / She’s only 16; she doesn’t really know what she should be afraid of yet…

Boss: 16? So a high school freshman?
Manager: She was born early in the year, so she’s actually a sophomore.

Boss: Shit, am I really taking advice from some girl younger than my daughter?

Underling: We don’t tell no lies, missy. / We’s got ourselves a hostess bar, a pink salon, and a clip joint—all fine dining establishments.

Underling: Maybe you’s like to try workin’ for us?

p28:
Rin: Hey, small fry, shut the fuck up.

Manager: O—our current top-recommended sexy commedian, Hasebe Nanami, swears by Rin…

Manager: When Rin talked to Nanami about getting back together with her old boyfriend, Rin said, “He’ll call you tomorrow night.” / And sure enough, he did, and now they’re back together!

p29:
Manager: Lots of people at our place take her advice all the time. / At any rate, she has a very high reputation.

(SFX): Sss

Manager: However, she isn’t particularly fond of going out in public like this… /

Underling: Well, the idea o’ some idol with a strong sixth sense still sounds shady t’ me.

Boss: ….. / Miss, take a look at this screen.

p30:
Boss: Things are getting violent / over who’s gonna be the next leader of the main family… or should I say, the boss of our corporation.

Boss: We guys in middle management / aren’t really sure who to cast our lots with.

Boss: I was hopin’ maybe you could give me some advice.

p31:
Rin: You tryin’ t’ test me, old man?

Rin: That first guy with the ‘stache, and the baldy in the third shot? Dead. Long dead.

p32:
: Whisper / Whisper

Underling: Th—that kid must’ve gotten dat information from a magazine, or somethin’. / But what’d she whisper t’ you, boss?

p33:
Rin: “You stay in this world much longer, / you’re gonna get yourself shot while dressed up like a baby.”

Manager: Rin!! / Rin!!

Rin: Hah. / Hah.

Manager: Are you all right?! / Should I call an ambulance?!
Rin: Hah. / Hah.

p34:
Rin: Hah. / Hah. / I’m all right. It just got a little hard to breathe. That’s all…

Manager: You really surprised me. I never knew you could pull off such a convincing Kansai accent.

Manager: You don’t have a good constitution; you don’t have to push yourself so hard.
Rin: I’ll feel better once I take some medicine.

Manager: Hahh… Well, I suppose we should be glad we both got out of there in one piece… / If we angered them a little more…
Rin: Yeah.

p35:
Rin: I was just about to annihilate them.

Manager: Huh?

p36:
Fushimi: Huh?

Fushimi: I can’t stay at your place tonight? / But I asked you so long ago!

Sister: Things changed. Now you can’t.

Fushimi: What do you mean, things changed? / I’m already at the closest station to you, too.
Phone: The last bullet train back home hasn’t left yet, right?

p37:
Fushimi: Y—yeah. / Well, whatever….

Fushimi: After getting chewed out that badly, / I don’t really want to talk to anyone.

Editor: Hmmm…. / Maybe you should quit.

Fushimi: He choked me from behind and kept pounding blows into me…

p38:
Fushimi: Are you just waking up, sis?
Sister: Huh?

Fushimi: Your voice sounded just like Mom’s does.

Sister: ….Really?

Sister: Do you know how to get to Tokyo station from there? / Switching trains can get tricky; maybe I should send you a guide. / There’s not much time until the last train, after all.

Fushimi: A guide?
Sister: I’ll have my boyfriend help you out.

p39:
Asakura: Norito-kun?

Asakura: Nice to meet you. I’m Asakura.

Fushimi: Ah! N—nice to meet you.
Asakura: So, shall we get going? If we don’t hurry, we won’t make it in time.

Fushimi: W—weird… Why would my sister, a fan of Kurt Cobain, go out with a normal nice boy like him? / And to top it off, this feels really awkward…

p40:
Asakura: How’d things go with the publisher?
Fushimi: ….. / Could’ve gone better.

Asakura: Well. / Take a look at this.

Fushimi: Don’t tell me that’s you?! /
Asakura: Yep, that was me from six months ago.

Asakura: But I’m already 27, / and I couldn’t make it big. So I quit.

p41:
Singer: You guys pumped?! / Wait—the only guys here to see us are people we know.
Asakura: It’s fine to mess around when you’re young, but when you start to grow older, it gets kind of pathetic.

[sign]: Tokyo Station
Asakura: Has your father ever complained about what you do, Norito-kun? / Most parents wouldn’t be too happy about their daughter wanting to be a musician and their son wanting to be a manga artist.

Fushimi: *Sigh*… We don’t really talk that much at home, so…

Asakura: You should probably have a good, long talk with him so you don’t wind up regretting anything.

Fushimi: Th—thank you very much.

p42:
Editor: You need to study drawing a bit more. / And your dialogue has a lot of… meaningless bits. / Furthermore, your character design isn’t very realistic.

Editor: Hmmm…. / Maybe you should quit.
Fushimi: Am I really that bad?

p43:
Fushimi: I am, aren’t I?

Fushimi: I’m so pathetic…
Young Fushimi: Daddy, look!
Father: S—stop! Not on the walls!!
Fushimi: Even though I’ve always been drawing…

Fushimi: I’m so pathetic…
Young Fushimi: Mommy, I drew a manga!
Fushimi: Even though I’ve been drawing in panels since before I entered elementary school.
Mother: Why is my son drawing something so perverted?

Fushimi: I’m so pathetic… / Even though I’ve never wanted to be anything but a manga artist.
Young Fushimi: My dream is to make a manga book called “Fushimi’s Magazine”!

p44:
Fushimi: I’m so pathetic, I can’t even cry.

p45:
Katsuo: Hey, Nori. I figure you’re planning on spending all of summer break hiding in your room, right?
Fushimi: Shut up.

p46:
Katsuo: Let’s go to the beach, man! The beach!

Fushimi: Katsuou! You finally got your bike license?!!

Fushimi: Guess you finally passed on your third try.
Katsuo: Yeah. And thanks to that, I know the route to Hirabari like the back of my hand! / Wait—shut up!

Katsuo: I’m not supposed to have two people on at once till I’m a year older, / but, as much as it sucks sometimes, getting regularly mistaken for a guy in his thirties has its perks.

p47:
Fushimi: The thought of going to beach with you kinda disgusts me, / but it’s not like I have anything better to do.
Katsuo: Glad to see you’re still as annoying as ever.

Fushimi: Come to think of it, I don’t really have swim trunks.
Katsuo: Just wear your school swimsuit. It’s not like anyone’s gonna give a rat’s ass about what you’re wearing.

Fushimi: Whoa!
Katsuo: You gotta make sure to shift your weight while we’re turning!!

p48:
Fushimi: The roads are packed…. / And so’s the beach….

Fushimi: The water’s dirty…. / the land’s dirty….. / Jet black.

Fushimi: And…

p49:
Fushimi: Neither of us has the courage to start hitting on girls…

Fushimi: We’ve—we’ve been just staring for a while now. Let’s head back.
Katsuo: Y—yeah. Let’s just head over to your place and hang out with the AC turned up.

Katsuo: I wanna eat some of that guy with the awesome beard’s gyouza.
Fushimi: This is really gonna be a dull summer vacation…

p50:
Fushimi: Honda-san!!
Honda: Ah, Fushimi-kun!

p51:
Fushimi: H—hey. What a coincidence…
Friend: Who’s he?
Honda: A kid in my school! / We were in the same class last year.

Honda: Amazing! I never thought I’d run into you here. / You seemed more like the indoors type. / A ha ha.

Fushimi: Th—this here’s Katsuo. / He was in the same class as me back in middle school; he invited me here.
Katsuo: I’m Katsuo.
Honda: This is Kana-chan. / She’s got a pretty good figure, doesn’t she?
Kana: I’m Kana!

p52:
Fushimi: T—two guys, two girls!! / This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!!

Kakkii: Asuna, wanna head over there?

Kakkii: We ran into some of our senior’s friends. Turns out there’s a super sweet taco rice store out that way. / Sounds like there’s some intense music over there, too.

p53:
Honda: Wow, sounds great! I love taco rice!

Honda: I’ll see you around, then, Fushimi-kun. / I’m here with some guys from my job right now.
Kakkii: Hey, who are those kids?
Kana: She says they’re kids from her high school.

Honda: It’s just a café in Sakae, but at night it turns into a DJ bar! / Kakkii-san comes by from time to time, too. You should drop in when we’re having an event!

p54:
Fushimi: Uh, yeah!

Kakkii: Hey, kid! If you’re here to pick up chicks, / then maybe you shouldn’t be wearing a school swimsuit!
Kana: Oh, quit it, Kakkii-san.

Fushimi: D—dammit!

Honda: Ahahaha! So that’s why you’re here, Fushimi-kun!

p55:
Fushimi: Ha. Haha. Looks like I’ve been found out.

Honda: So then, I’ll see you later!

Katsuo: M—man, what a girl!

Katsuo: She’s only in high school, but just look at her in that shocking pink bikini!

p56:
Fushimi: Superman Punch!!
Katsuo: Ugh!

Fushimi: You said it’d be fine if I just wore my school swimsuit! So it’s your fault I got made fun of!

Katsuo: How the hell is it my fault?!! / You got embarrassed ‘cause she’s obviously doing it with Kakkii!!

Fushimi: She is not! Honda-san is a good girl who’s focused on her clubs!
Spider guy: Nice to see kids with some spirit.
Katsuo: You really think that? Did you see her bikini?

p57:
Fushimi: I bet Honda’s setting off fireworks right about now…

Katsuo: Nori, I bought us some fireworks!
Fushimi: Oh, you want to set them off together? / I just sort of wanna drop dead right about now.

p58:
Katsuo: You read the new issue of Taurus?
Fushimi: Yeah.

Katsuo: Which of these girls is your favorite?
Magazine: P&B Records Collaboration Plan / From Producer Eda Shin’ichi / Idol Group Magazine Audition / The Final 18 Applicants!!

Fushimi: Huh?

Maeda Hinako (18)
Box: My favorite phrase is “Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”. Wish me luck!!

Nomura Haruna (17)

Doubayashi Rika (15)

Ishidou Rin (16)

p59:
Ishidou Rin (16)
Box: I’ve dreamt of being an idol ever since I was little. I’ll do my best! o(^o^)o

Fushimi: I don’t really like any of them.

Katsuo: Hey, you barely even glanced at them!
Fushimi: Those girls are living in a completely different world than us.

Katsuo: You don’t have to be such a downer. / So then, I guess you prefer your girls to be wearing shocking pink bikinis?

p60:
Katsuo(?): They’re in a different world than us, too!

Fushimi: The summer’s barely even started, / and already everything feels gray…

p61:
Book: Shunpei Chronicles / Mizuho Tooru.

Fushimi: Kh…

Fushimi: Kh kh kh

Fushimi: Bwahahaha!!

p62:
Boxer: I’m leaving my legacy to you!

Fans: Hey, Shunpei!!

Fushimi: Every time I read this, I cry….

Fushimi: Every time I read this, I feel charged….

Fushimi: As long as I have this manga, there’s no reason to feel down in the dumps!

p63:
Fushimi: Whoaaa!

Fushimi: Mizuho Tooru’s new manuscript looked amazing…

Fushimi: I’ll focus all my efforts on becoming a pro! I’ll go back to square one and start all over again!

p64-65:

p66:
Fushimi: I’ll turn my phone off…

Fushimi: This gray summer’s only just begun… / I’ll go nowhere, see no one, and see if I can’t improve my most basic fundamentals… / Though it’s not like I had any real plans, anyways.