Yuma Mochizuki: Fresh Stardom Translation: Jennifer | |
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| Chapter 1 | |
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knock, knock | |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Nito, I’ve come to return the manga I borrowed. It was interesting and served as good reference, thank you. |
| Senri Nito |
Oh, you finished it? Isn’t it a magnificent story overflowing with intense action and romance? It really stirs up your teenage heart! |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
… Oi. Don’t chit chat at the entrance, you’re blocking the way. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Shishimaru should read it too. |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
I ain’t doing that. |
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With a loud slam, Shishimaru left the room. | |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
….. |
| Senri Nito |
Sorry Yumapi~, that guy’s been in an unhappy mood recently~. He’s especially murderous after ‘Black Dorm Opening Performance’ practices. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
….. |
| Location Change: Mall | |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
Ahh, it’s pretty crowded. |
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On this day off, the two of us have come to the cinema. Since I received two movie tickets from my editor as a gift of appreciation, I invited Shishimaru to watch a movie. | |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Shishimaru, are you thirsty? Should we head over to the vending machine over there? |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
Hah? I’ll just get it at the cinema, since the movie’s about to start. You can buy it there too if you’re thirsty. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
I see… Ah. Over there, it’s the CD shop you’re always talking about. Do you want to go in and take a look? |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
… Err, it’ll take some time so after the movie. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Alright then, let’s go after the movie. |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
? |
| Location Change: Snack bar | |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
I’m gonna buy a coke. |
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Saying that, Shishimaru goes to line up at the cinema’s snack bar. | |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Oh, I’ll get something too. (There are so many things on the menu. I wonder what flavour popcorn Shishimaru likes… Salted is nice too but, caramel is part of the cinematic experience…) |
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As I pondered at the menu board with my wallet clutched in my hands, the queue progressed without my knowing, and it was already Shishimaru’s turn. | |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
Yuma, just order with me. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
! Oh, erm, popcorn… (Drats, I hadn’t calculated the expense. Err, Large is over my budget.) |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
Oi, are you not ordering? |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
No, I am… |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
….. Change my coke to a popcorn set. Make it half and half. And add one oolong tea. Come on, Yuma. |
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After paying and collecting his items, Shishimaru hurriedly walks away. | |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Eh? But I haven’t… |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
I don’t want the sweet popcorn, you can have it. Plus, you usually drink oolong tea at the cinema, right? |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Ehhh- |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
Shit! The ads have started. Oi, hurry up. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
….. |
| Chapter 2 | |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
That was great. I heard the show’s quite divisive but I liked it. The ending was quite unorthodox but it’s just like that director. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Shishimaru, thanks for the popcorn. I should pay… |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
Ah, no need. In the first place, I got to watch a movie without paying because of you so that’s on me. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
But… I know, then let’s go to the CD shop instead. (There I can look for something to buy Shishimaru… I wonder how much a CD costs…) |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
….. Oi, Yuma. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
? |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
You’re being kinda weird today. You’re hiding something from me, aren’t you? |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
! How was I being weird? |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
You were being nothing but weird. … So? What is it? |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
….. Recently, you haven’t been in a good mood. Even when I visit your room, you hardly talk. It looks like you accumulated some stress. I heard about the practice sessions from Nito so I thought maybe you would relax if you did some things you liked instead. |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
The heck is that about. In the first place do you have time to worry about others? You have to practise for the White Dorm Live too, don’t you? |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Yes. But my friends are important too. |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
….. Geez. … The truth is dressing like a girl to perform is ridiculous but since it’s been decided, there’s nothing I can do but go along. The Black Dorm members have been vigorously practising in order to show up the winning White Dorm. You better not show us a half-assed performance either. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
Yeah, I promise. |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
Hmph. Oh, right, and, … thank you. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
! |
| Takaomi Shishimaru |
Right, then to the CD shop. Today’s flying get for a band that I recently got into. |
| Yuma Mochizuki |
I see. Let’s go. |
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As he started walking, I noticed that Shishimaru’s back looked just a little more upright. Surely, mine was too, just a little. | |
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