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Tsukasa: Hello? Hello~, is anyone home?
Tori: Nn? This voice is.... Geh, Tsukasa!?
Tsukasa: What do you mean, “Geh”; I suppose this is the pinnacle of vulgarity. Ah, or perhaps it was my mistake to expect proper manners from a nouveau riche.
Tori: You piss me off with every word~! Where’d you come from, you moldy family of antiques!
Tsukasa: What? Do you intend to insult my family? I generously let it slide up till now, thinking it was merely childish nonsense, but.... This is the last straw; I challenge you to a duel.
Yuzuru: Oh my.... I apologize for rudely failing to welcoming you. Do you have business with this family, Suou’s bocchama?
Tsukasa: Why, thank you for your greeting. I do wish you would stop calling me Suou’s bocchama, but. I have said this several times already, so I will not repeat myself. Persistently nagging about small details would bring my magnanimity into question, after all.
Tori: Hh~mph ♪ You say that even though you repeat the same thing every time you meet him~, you say that even though you’re sooo frustrated! Trying to keep up appearances, huh, stu~pid, stu~pid ☆
Tsukasa: ...Fushimi-senpai, may I end the Himemiya family here?
Yuzuru: Please calm down, Suou’s bocchama. Even if you get rid of Tori, there is still his imouto-gimi; furthermore, it is inelegant to act on the spur of the moment. In truth, I feel the same way once in a while, but... A true gentleman suppresses his anger.
Tsukasa: Guh.... I suppose it cannot be helped; I will show deference to my club’s senpai. Fufu. I have no plans until tonight, so I thought I might as well come see onee-sama..... I came all the way to this distasteful nouveau riche mansion just for that ♪
Tori: Yuzuru~, bring me Papa’s hunting gun! I’m going to put an end to this line of ancients that pathetically survived till now!
Tsukasa: Claiming that you can do what you cannot is proof that you are a fool. Suou is a military family; we are not a bloodline that can be ended by a fattened-up pig.
Tori: Hah? Your antiquity is all you can boast~; dinosaurs have gone extinct, you know!
Yuzuru: (Ah... I had enough of a headache already, but things have gotten even more chaotic. What shall I do. I am already quite tired of everything)

here; just the last bit at the end, to Anzu

Tsukasa: I am so grateful. ...May I kiss you?
Please give some courage to this Tsukasa Suou.
No? Tch… I do not mind, I only wanted to try saying it.
Fufu. I thought perhaps I should say some childish, selfish things sometimes. After joking around a bit, much of my nervousness has melted away.♪
Oneesama, you look a little surprised, and a little embarrassed…
Just being able to see such a lovely, rare expression, I feel satisfied.♪

Edited 2017-12-05 03:34 (UTC)

here, the last bit at the end. missing "Judgment"

Tsukasa: Th- that’s…. A fight amongst comrades? What meaning would there be in that, Leader?
Leo: Like I said, it’s an internal purge, you know. For the future of the “Knights”......
Bloody ourselves up fighting, and get the pus out. That’s the kind of ceremonial rite it is, “Judgment.”
If you guys win, I’ll listen to whatever you say, you know.
I’ll behave properly, in a leader-like manner for you. If you can’t stand me no matter what, you can even make me leave the “Knights.”
But… If I happen to win….
If the “Knights” have fallen so far as to be a wimpy group that can’t even beat an instant “temporary unit”... Then I will disband them on the spot.
If the “Knights” that were my youth itself have been reduced to a pitiful group I can’t stand to look at, then….
That kind of worthless thing, I’ll wash my hands of it and throw it in the garbage can.
If you can’t stand that, then on the stage…
We’ll decide it in the righteousness named “Duel,” with swords, like gentlemen. Defeat the enemy in a duel, and purify the poison within.
Knights who would get stronger through their successive battles, who would not lose to anyone. Gallant heroes who could overthrow any fiendish tyrant or demon.
That’s the kind of group the “Knights” originally were, you know?
That’s the “Knights’” style. You know that as well, right…. newbie?
Tsukasa: Y- you, just now! Even though you only came in after it was over! You’re going to tell me about the “Knights!?”
Leo: They’re my “Knights.” They’re still mine right now.
If you have a complaint about it, then come at me, boy. Let’s have a duel. God will decide who is right between us.
No. Rather, in “Judgment,” it is the future of we, the “Knights,” that will be decided, you know.

Edited 2018-03-04 16:45 (UTC)

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Tsukasa: Cats...? Wow! You are right, onee-sama is holding a cardboard box full of kittens! Oh, they're so lovely... ♪
Leo: Don't get too touchy with them, Suo~. They're still babies, and small animals tend to get stressed out easily.
Tsukasa: B-but Leader! They're so cute, I could just eat them up... ack!?
Eek!? W-what a big cat!? It tackled me — what's going on!? Kuaahh, what an impertinent beast...!
Leo: Ohh, Little John! You're looking good! I'm glad~ ♪
Tsukasa: L-Little John? Is that the name of this chubby cat?
Leo: Yep! She was pretty exhausted, probably 'cause she gave birth to so many kittens, so I'm relieved that she's recovered! There there, c'mere on my lap~♪
Wahaha! ☆ You've lost a little weight, Little John? Was it the babies?
Tsukasa: This cat is quite attached to you, Leader... even though she outright attacked me. Everybody is so unfair.
Leo: That's just 'cause you were touching her kids! Of course a parent's gonna protect their children. ... whoa there? Even the little ones are coming over here. You guys miss your mommy~?
So they can already move around, huh? I saw them just a short while ago and they couldn't even open their eyes yet! Animals are amazing! They become independent so quickly! ♪

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Tsukasa: Please stop calling me "Suekko-chan," Ritsu-senpai. It feels like you're making a fool out of me, and frankly, it's irritating. I'll have you know, I am also a fully-grown man.
Ritsu: Fufufu. But I call you "Suu-chan" because of "Suekko-chan," you know?
Tsukasa: Eh? All this time, I thought "Suu-chan" came from "Suou"!

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Tsukasa: Hop, Step……Jump ♪
Izumi: Ka~sa-kun. The lesson ended already, so don’t go about flying and jumping, okaay?
Tsukasa: Please excuse me. While playing back the choreography that Onee-sama thought up of in my head, my body just seemed to move on its own…… But still, this is a DreamFes that could only be planned by Onee-sama. When I heard that were to be no winners or losers, I was surprised……♪
Izumi: The “Starry Night Festival” is an unofficial battle after all. If it was an “S1,” I think Anzu’s opinion wouldn’t have gone through. The goal of making the customers who showed up to the Christmas Live happy, as well as improving the technique of the 1st-years……
Taking that into consideration, it can’t be helped that a no winner-loser format was used, no? In the first place, the “temporary unit” is a limited “unit” until the Christmas Live after all. It’ll still give the feeling of some “unit” winning.
Well, it’s something like fanservice, right? Aah, how troublesome, I can’t be motivated at aa~ll!
Tsukasa: Oh? If my eyes were not mistaken, it appeared as if Sena-senpai was trying hard during the Lesson……?
Izumi: It may just be a “B1,” but it is a DreamFes that Anzu planned out, you know? Even though she was just a “wannabe Producer” akin to an amateur, but now she’s become a “suitable Producer” after all ♪
Tsukasa: In other words, Sena-senpai has recognized Onee-sama as a capable “Producer,” correct…..? ♪
Izumi: That’s completely off the mark.
……Hey, why do you seem to happy as well? Smiling from ear to ear, it feels gross, okay?

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Tsukasa: Sena-senpai~!
I have been searching for you everywhere, and yet you were simply idling around in a place like this!
Just as directed, I have completed the assigned song perfectly! With this, I will officially be recognized as a member of Knights, yes!? That was what was promised, right? And of course, I intend to make an appearance in this DDD you mentioned, too!
I will allow no complaints! Now, let us quickly begin our lessons for DDD together…!
Eichi: Fufu, I’m glad you’re so energetic, Tsukasa-kun. But raising your voice so much is quite vulgar, you know?
Tsukasa: Eek!? Ah, uh…wha--? S-Sena-senpai? You know this person, don’t you? What is your relationship!?
Izumi: He’s just a classmate. ...Anyway, I got it already. I’ll come to the practice room later, so leave for now. We’re having an important conversation, Kasa-kun.
Eichi: Yes. I’d like to borrow Sena-kun for just a little bit, sorry.
Tsukasa: R-right. Well, if Tenshouin-oniisama says so, then I will comply.
But I’ll take your word for it, so please make sure to turn up to the practice room afterwards, okay… Sena-senpai? I will go ahead and clean up in preparation! I shall also find and gather the other members of Knights!
Now then, I shall take my leave, okay? Please take your time… ♪

Edited 2018-03-04 16:45 (UTC)

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Tsukasa: Hello, Anzu-san.
If you’re not in a hurry, could I have a bit of your time?
I, Tsukasa Suou, would like to borrow just a small part of your honorable time.
Is that alright? I’m grateful.
You are just as the rumors say, Anzu-san. You speak without prejudice even to a novice such as myself.
Now then, may I have your hand? Come, over here.
Anzu-san, would you like some tea?
I have also prepared some sweets. Please enjoy them at your leisure.
When spending time with someone else, it must not result in the other people thinking they have wasted their time.
That is my family precept.
Though I am a novice who has yet to arrive at that truth.
Oh, I have spoken too much. That itself is a waste of time.
Please, make use of that chair there. It is rude of me to make conversation while standing.
Now, let me speak frankly, as is my family’s teaching. Anzu-san, do you know of this?
Yes, this is a type of game making a movement among young people recently.
It appears to be a game that uses cards to play.
According to what I’ve heard, there are a myriad of different forms these games may take, and the most famous ones may have tournaments that draw people worldwide.
The culture of young people is something to be feared. It is not simply foolish “child’s play”.
It is a form of play that childish adults pour time and resources into to create a polished product. There are many thing I could refer to.
Please look at this card. Isn’t it wonderfully made?
Its printing is superb, the artwork is outstanding, and the text is easy to read, even for children…
It is nothing short of marvelous!
Ah, I apologize. It must be difficult to catch my English words.
I pay close attention to pronunciation, but I am always asked to repeat it.
I am still a novice.
This is why I called you over myself. I wanted some instruction.
Of course, I do not know whether or not you know anything about this game.
It appears to be a game for boys. It is possible my request could have been misdirected.
But if you would pity me… I ask for your guidance and encouragement.
I want to feel the joys… the happiness that other boys my age experience.
If I am too otherworldly, I fear that I may go further away from the idol that the general public is looking for.
I see, so you have a little brother, Anzu-san. And when he was young, he played this game often?
I am relieved. It appears I was right to ask for your assistance.
It is only in this place, but I would like you to think of me as your brother and play as much as you like.
Now, my dear sister, let us start this game.♪

Edited 2018-03-04 16:45 (UTC)

here. missing "Trickstar".

Tsukasa: ...
C-Could we really win against such a strong enemy? Would I not hold everyone back again…? Because I lost my temper with Leader? I-It got this bad?
What do we do? What if we lose because of me? What if Knights has to disband? I could not bring myself to face my ancestors-- no, I could not even face all of you!
Izumi: Ahh, don’t make that face… It’s not your fault we got backed into this corner.
It’s all that stupid Ousama’s fault. If he didn’t suggest something so ridiculous, we wouldn’t have to bother with this. What a real nuisance.
It’ll be fine. After all, Knight Killers is just a ragtag, unorganized mess. They don’t match up to us Knights, fufufu♪ Giant killing isn’t restricted to Trickstar. Let’s make it known throughout the world.
It’s fine, we can win. We won’t waver even if you drag us down, Kasa-kun. We’ll take it easy and win like always. That’s how we are… how we’ve always been. So don’t worry, and don’t try to keep it all to yourself, okay?
...You can rely on your Oniichans sometimes, you shitty brat.

Edited 2018-03-04 16:44 (UTC)

here. missing "fine", "Ra*bits", "Ryuuseitai" and "Three Oddballs"

Izumi: Heeey? Exactly why is Kasa-kun here, huuh?
Tsukasa: I was called here by Onee-sama because she said she had something to talk about. But why are you here, Sena-senpai?
Izumi: The same reason as Kasa-kun. ……Still, what’s up with this gathering? If it was just me and Kasa-kun, I’d get it’d be something about 「Knights」. There’s Nazu-nyan and……ugh, 2 of the 「Three Oddballs」, isn’t there. To put it bluntly, I have no idea what kind of intention there is behind this gathering. And even if we wanted to ask the reason why, without the one who gathered us here (Anzu), there’s no way to talk about it. Really, so~ annoying!
Tsukasa: Sena-senpai, please calm down. Since the last person to arrive still hasn’t come yet, Onee-sama went out to look for them just now. Whether or not she returns here depends on if she finds that person.
Izumi: But we have no idea how long that’ll take, right~? Aah, really, when she comes back if I don’t give her a piece of my mind in exchange for the time spent making me wait I won’t be able to settle down, you know? Or rather, I’d be thankful if that was enough to calm me down. There aren’t many instances where I have to wait in order to voice my complaint after all……?

[scene change he's not part of so whatever]

Tsukasa: Oh my, that’s Onee-sama and……Hajime-kun, I wonder?
Izumi: Whaat? They finally came~?
Hajime: E-Everyone, I’m sorry for making you wait!!
Nazuna: It’s fine, it’s fine. Come on, lift your head and smile~? Hajime-chin’s smile has the power to fill someone with energy after all ♪
Hajime: Nii-chan, thank you very much……♪
Nazuna: Yup, yup, that’s a good smile ♪ Um, Anzu. Is everyone here now? Then can you tell us the reason why you assembled us here?
Izumi:Hmm. Since Christmas is coming up I get that there’s gonna be a Christmas Live happening but. If that’s the case wouldn’t it be fine gathering each 「unit」respectively? Me and Kasa-kun are from the same「unit」, but Nazu-nyan and everyone else belong to different 「units」after all, right?
Aha, so you’re planning on using the 「temporary unit」system, huh. If so, then I guess I can live with this lineup.
Tsukasa: If I remember correctly……a 「temporary unit」is a「Unit」that is formed for a short time. I remember hearing that it is a short-term「Unit」formed for a specific purpose.
Izumi: Yeah, you sure have a good memory, huh? The assembled 「units」here are「fine」,「Ryuuseitai」,「Knights」, and「Ra*bits」right? And then, since the 3rd and 1st years from those groups have been assembled here, it only leads to one conclusion, no?
Nazuna: Ah, I get it. Only「units」with 1st and 3rd years were gathered, right?
Izumi: Exactly. Most likely, the efficient 3rd years and the 1st years lacking in technique in some areas are going to be grouped together, am I wrong? But if you’re going to be using the「temporary unit」system, it won’t be an official DreamFes, right?
Lately they’ve been pretty loose in that field. Even if the Student Council side is regulating the「S1」and「S2」ones, I don’t want to do it. ……Or more like, we can’t even participate. 「A1」is the DreamFes category for newbies, so the unofficial「B1」is reasonable.
Nazuna: If it’s going to be a DreamFes, does that mean it’s going to be a tournament? Aah, but if it’s a DreamFes that Anzu’s thought up of then there’s no way it’d be, huh. I have faith that you’ll think up a kind DreamFes like you did for the「Tanabata Festival」♪ And besides, if the Christmas Live ended up being a tournament, it’d end up so bloodthirsty there’d be no way to enjoy it, right~?
Eichi: A DreamFes planned by Anzu-chan, huh……Fufu, I’m looking forward to it. A name like 「Starry Night Festival」is perfect for Christmas Eve, I feel. The last time I participated in a「temporary unit」, I wore the「Knight Killer’s」costume and played the part of a villain. This time however, I’ll be placing the clothing of the 「Starry Night Festival」on my body and be delivering dreams to everyone. Fufu, you really think of interesting things, don’t you.
Even though I was so bored constantly, like a lie, I became content with that. Thank you, Anzu-chan. As long as you are at this school, it looks like I can spend my days without being bored ♪

Edited 2018-06-16 06:10 (UTC)

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Tsukasa: Hm, I don't quite understand... but Little John's name is derived from those Robin Hood legends, yes? Why? Is it another one of your whims?
Leo: Don't talk as if all I do is act on a whim...
A long time ago, there were a bunch of idiots who made the archery hall their headquarters and did all sorts of atrocities. It became something like a gathering of delinquents, so me and Keito, who wanted to participate in the club activities seriously, went and punished them all.
We hid our identities and called ourselves Robin Hood. We became acquaintances with Little John from around that time, and this was the reason why the archery hall is extraterritorial.
To chase out those idiots, Keito abused his authority as a member of the student council. He made it that it's only here in this archery hall that school regulations won't be applied. A lawless district, wahaha! We couldn't have taken care of those idiots without some violent measures that would've kinda broke some rules.
I totally thought that Keito was gonna properly change the school regulations back to what they were before. But even he wanted to take a breather once in a while, y'know? At least while he's here in the archery hall, during club activities. He wanted to smile and laugh with his merry men in a paradise of freedom where rules don't exist.
There are probably people who'd call that "contradictory" or a "weakness", but I love that part of him.
Flawed, and occasionally fools... that is why humans are precious.

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Tsukasa: Oh, I'm sorry. Are you hurt? Ahh, I'm glad. For women should not be hurt or injured. In accordance with the lesson this time around, I have to bear in mind to not carry a large amount of baggage.
This... you ask? It's a Snack. Have you eaten Snacks before? So it's as I thought. You did mention you ate it with your Classmates before.
This is embarrassing to say, but until I enrolled into the academy, I never had the chance to eat something like this. Therefore, I was surprised when I first ate it. I ended up shouting Marvelous. Once again, I realised that I experience a different sort of happiness from boys of the same age, and lived a detached life.
As a result, I've been visiting the school store once a week to buy Snacks.
I'd have preferred if I could eat it every day, but my family rule states, "a little by little when it comes to your interests". And as it is something I personally like, I can't help but want to taste and eat it.
However, this is somewhat...
No, it appears I've bought too much.
I've now realised there is something wrong with this, as I've bought so much to the point that I can't see the front. This won't do. It may be my favourite food, but purchasing thoughtlessly will bring shame to my family.
Ahh, I haven't told you yet, have I, Transfer Student-san? To be frank, it turned into my favourite food ever since the day I first ate these Snacks... Perhaps, this is the sort of situation being unable to escape once you've sunk into it refers to. However, moderation is key to everything. I shall purchase one bag of Snacks once per week.
Therefore, I truly am sorry, but... Transfer Student-san. If you'd like, would you be as kind as to take a couple of these? I cannot take this many bags home, but on the other hand, throwing it away would go against the rules of my family.
Please, think of it as saving my life.
Thank you very much, Transfer Student-san. I truly am grateful ♪
Ahh, Transfer Student-san. If it's not a bother, please tell me what you think of them the next time we meet. Is that fine with you? Then, I shall be looking forward to it ♪

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Tsukasa: Excuse me.
Yuzuru: Oh my. Are you participating in today's archery club activities, young master Suou?
Tsukasa: ... I am sure I have insisted on not being called "young master Suou" many times.
Yuzuru: Fufu. I believe this distance between us is the most preferable — if we become any closer, young master will sulk.
Tsukasa: Tori-kun is quite selfish... I see. But if he does not want Fushimi-senpai to leave his side, he should reward you for your services more.
Yuzuru: That part of him is both incorrigible and charming.
Tsukasa: "Incorrigible", fufu... is Hasumi-senpai absent?
Yuzuru: He is rather busy, it seems. He has stated that he will be heading over as soon as he finishes up with his student council work, although only if it is possible for him.
Do you have business with vice president-sama... oh yes, it is "Hasumi-sama" during club activities — with Hasumi-sama? If you would like, I could head to the student council room and pass on a message.
Tsukasa: Ah, no... now that Leader has come back to Knights, it has gotten busy for us, so I just wanted to verify what activities the archery club is planning. I am not in a hurry, so I can do this at a later time.
Yuzuru: Fufu. Recently, it seems like every unit has been acting more lively than ever before... But more importantly, young master Suou, I have something I would like to ask you.
Tsukasa: Oh, by all means... what is the matter?
Yuzuru: It is just — that person over there... he is an acquaintance of yours, yes? Is he not the one who you have been searching for all this time?
Tsukasa: "That person"?
Leo: .....
Tsukasa: Leader! I was just thinking how I haven't seen him lately! What is he doing loafing around in the archery hall after skipping Knights' work!?
Yuzuru: But if my memory serves me correctly, is he not also a member of the archery club?
Tsukasa: That may be true, but! He... ever since Judgement happened the other day, Leader wandered off and disappeared somewhere, and I have been unable to contact him!
Yuzuru: "Judgement"? Ah yes, ones such as our president-sama were a part of that... That thing where many skilled persons created a big racket for fun?
Tsukasa: "That thing" indeed! Nngh, there are many things I wanted to inquire Leader about in reference to that! And yet he is screwing around and running away...!?
Yuzuru: Fufu. Your way with words is quite vulgar, young master Suou ♪
Tsukasa: Shut up! If I worry about things like etiquette, that barbarian will escape! Please give me my bow, Fushimi-senpai! Now that I have found him, I must capture him! Search and destroy...!
Leo: Heeey~! You're being loud, y'know...? I can't concentrate, so be quiet! The noise is getting in the way!
— huh? You're... ah, uh... right, I got it! It's fine! I remember your name! Su... Su.... Sugamo? No! But it's alright! Okay, I got this bit!
Tsukasa: You can do it! Do your best, Leader! Please remember!
Leo: Ahh, jeez! Don't make me think about something so pointless! I said I was concentrating!
Tsukasa: It's not pointless at all! It's very important! Isn't it, Leader!?
Leo: Right, it's important to you, huh? I get it, I get it! You gotta be fastidious! Wait, who are you!?
Tsukasa: Uwahhh, he forgot agaaaain!?
Leo: N-no, that's not what I meant! Don't cry! Who's the one behind you?
Yuzuru: Ah, are you referring to me? I apologize for such a late introduction. Err, Tsukinaga-sama... yes? I... am also in the archery club with Tsukasa-sama. My name is Fushimi Yuzuru. It is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance ♪
Tsukasa: (Ah, Fushimi-senpai... he casually included my name! How kind! ♪)
Leo: Ahh, ahhh! Don't go listing so many names all at once! It's confusing! You're both archery club members, so that's why you're here wearing archery uniforms! Right?
Yuzuru: You are speaking as if this is part of another one's affairs, but are you not a member of the archery club as well, Tsukinaga-sama?
Leo: What, you're saying I haven't been kicked out yet!? Considering I haven't showed up at all, I'm shocked!
When I'm stuck on something, sometimes I head to the archery hall! That's all! ♪ I won't get in your way, and I'll leave if I'm an eyesore!
So let me head over here once in a while, 'kay? Please! This is where I can concentrate the best~♪
Tsukasa: P-please do not bow your head like that so easily! You are hurting your dignity! Please act more like a Leader!
Leo: Oh, be quiet! Stopping the nagging! What are you, Sena!? Ah! Right, "it's close to Sena" — that's how I remember it! It starts with an S... sa shi su se so.... Mmmm? And it had a kinda "Ou-sama" feel to it...
Ahhh, it's Suo~! You're Suo~, right!?
Tsukasa: Yes, Leader~! You are exactly right! My name is Suou Tsukasa... ☆
Yuzuru: Fufu. I do not quite understand, but I am absolutely delighted that the two of you are close ♪

Edited 2018-03-06 01:29 (UTC)

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Leo: Whoops, we ended up getting into a little chat! Wahaha! ☆ I wanna concentrate, so you guys better stay away from me! Go, away with you all! Grrrr!
Tsukasa: Please stop acting like you are trying to drive away a dog... You say you want to concentrate — what is on your mind? If you would like to consult with somebody, I, Suou Tsukasa... may be poor in ability, but I am willing to help.
I am a member of Knights, and your piece.
Leo: Mmm... I appreciate it, but no can do!
I'm just kinda stuck with my composing, that's all! I wanna think about this by myself!
Going through the process of trial and error in my head is pretty fun, after all! But I might consult with you after I get everything together a lil' more ♪
Stuff like this doesn't happen a lot, so I'm actually happy that I can worry about this! Wahahaha ☆
Tsukasa: You are still composing? You certainly do like it a lot... Are you making a new weapon — a new song for Knights?
In that case, I say it is our turn to play a part. The current Knights is different from the Knights Leader knows. Is it not unreasonable to supplement yourself with fantasies without seeing the actual thing?
Leo: True! But there's no way I'd be worried over a Knights song. Even if I try to force myself to stop thinking, they'll flow out non-stop! Wahahahaha ☆
You could say it's a completely unrelated matter, I guess... I don't wanna let people see me worrying over something, so seriously, just pretend I don't even exist today! Leave me alone! I won't ask you anything else for the rest of my life! ♪
Tsukasa: Please do not say something like that so easily. You are so childish.
Leo: Wahaha! I'll take being called "childish" as a compliment, actually! ♪ It's fine, alright? Just go on with your archery practice. Papa's thinking right now, 'kay? Head over to Mama.
Tsukasa: Please don't treat me like a child. Although... I suppose I should be practicing, considering that is what I came here to do. However, being told common sense by Leader is extremely irritating.
Yuzuru: Young master Suou, I have prepared your bow and everything else you require for you ♪
Tsukasa: T-thank you very much, Fushimi-senpai... You may have been a novice when you first started, but now you are extremely skilled with the bow. I feel like your archery abilities are surpassing mine.
Yuzuru: In archery, there is no need to compete with each other in skill.
Tsukasa: That is true. In flower arrangement, Japanese calligraphy, or anything other activity with the "dou" character, your true desire is to confront your inner self. I shall gratefully accept your kindness and walk my own path.
Yuzuru: Of course. I believe you should quicken your pace if you can, however, as it seems that Tsukinaga-sama has already gone quite far ahead. If you want to stand shoulder-to-shoulder, you should do it desperately ♪
Leo: ~.....♪
Tsukasa: Whoa!? Leader is shooting so carelessly and yet he is hitting all the targets!? Although he is ignoring proper archery etiquette altogether!
I refuse to be outdone by him... firing!
Yuzuru: Fufu, a complete miss. I suppose I should stop talking and get productive as well ♪
Tsukasa: Marvelous! That was amazing, Fushimi-senpai — a bullseye!
(How frustrating! Leader is actually here participating in club activities, so I at least want to show off my good side while he is here!)
(I always do well, so why is it that I'm all over the place today of all days!?)
(Oh, please be a hit! Hit it! Nnngh, nothing is making its mark — it's tantalizing!)
Leo: Wahaha! ☆ You're completely awful at this, Suo~! It's getting away from you 'cause you're wanting it to hit. Why don'cha try doing it like "it doesn't matter if it hits or not"?
Tsukasa: What? Nngh... but it won't make its mark if I don't aim for it!
Leo: Wahaha! ☆ You're getting worse and worse! Hilarious!
Tsukasa: T-this isn't funny at all! Why do you only watch me when I'm failing, Leader!? It's not what it looks like! I'm usually much better than this! I mean, mounted archery is my specialty! I am not accustomed to shooting while standing! If I was on a mount, I would have hit my target!
Leo: Mounted archery? Ahh, on a horse — like that horseback archery Keito does at his home sometimes? I know about that! It's like cavalry! ♪
You really are a knight too, huh.
So you can't show your real ability if you're not on a horseback? Wahaha! ☆ In that case, why don't you try it out! Mounted archery!
Tsukasa: Wait, what? But we don't have a horse here?
Leo: Hmm? So you were just making excuses when you said you'd hit the target if you were on horseback?
Don't take back what you said — that's no good at all! Act cooler! Become a proud knight!
Look, I'll be your horse — so ride, ride! Don't be shy.
Tsukasa: A-are we playing horsey!? We're high schoolers...! However, I cannot contain my anger at being told off without doing anything! This is fine — be my horse!
I-is it actually alright if I sit on you?
Leo: Sure! But hurry up, 'cause in this position it feels like I'm prostrating myself and that's just miserable.

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Izumi: Excuse me? Naru-kun, Kuma-kun, Kasa-kun… Are you leaving me out?
Arashi: Huh? You came back earlier than expected, Izumi-chan.
Izumi: Yeah, well, Yuu-kun… he wanted so badly to run away from me that he went crying to Nazunyan. Nazunyan has a soft heart, so he said everything we wanted to know.♪
Anyhow, that Ousama is way more serious than we thought. The truth ended up being outrageous, so I was in a mad rush to get here and tell you. Ugh, I ran for nothing and got all sweaty.
You see, Ousama, unlike some conveniently placed bad guy in a shounen manga…
...he's not simple enough to give us a challenge that’ll be easy for us to overcome.
Arashi: W-What do you mean? An outrageous truth? What is that…?
Izumi: Well, you know the temporary unit Ousama put together to fight against us? I found out who the members are. And they’re way overpowered.
Tsukasa: Excuse me. I apologize for interrupting the conversation, but what is this “temporary unit”? Could that be the unit that will be fighting against Knights…?
Izumi: I see, you don’t know. You don’t see them around too much anymore, thanks to the student council getting stricter with the rules. Though lately they’ve been getting just a liiittle looser.
A “temporary unit” is a unit that’s only active for a designated amount of time… like the name, it’s essentially temporary. Ignoring all kinds of set frameworks, it’s a unit put together for special jobs and such. Other than only existing for a limited time and being able to freely choose the members, it’s the same as a regular unit.
For work outside the school, such as song contests… There have been a lot of units put together from the best singers chosen out of all the Yumenosaki students, for example.
If you compare it to baseball, it might be easier to understand. You know how they select players from different teams for the Olympics? It’s kinda like that.
Tsukasa: I don’t know much about baseball, but… I see, it’s a unit made temporarily for a specific objective. By that effect, if we Knights are a unit of loyal warriors, then a temporary unit is like a band of mercenaries?
Is that what we are up against this time…? Then the lineup in this temporary unit is dangerous enough to merit precaution.
Izumi: That’s right. By the way, the unit Ousama put together is apparently called “Knight Killers.”
If he thinks he can kill us so easily, then he’s underestimating us. Thinking they can flatten us completely, don’t get ahead of yourself.
Well, we shouldn’t make light of them either, though. With Ousama, just the songs he makes are gonna be trouble for us… I heard a bunch of big-shot leaders from the strongest units are gonna be in Knight Killers.
If we let our guard down, we don’t even have a chance.

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Tsukasa: Onee-sama, may I please have a moment of your time?
Ah, would you mind if I call you "onee-sama" when we are alone like this? Fufu, I wouldn't want to offend you.
You do not mind? I am glad!
I have no siblings, and my parents are both always very busy... So for the longest time, all I have really interacted with are my servants. Having an "onee-sama" is a new experience, and I find it quite pleasant. This may be rude of me, but please treat your inferior little brother kindly from here on out ♪
Anyhow, I am sure you must be busy as well, so it pains me to have you take up this personal request of mine...
But if it is alright, may I have you investigate Knights' Leader?
Yes. In Knights, our Leader is currently absent. We are originally a rather individualistic unit, and as each member's abilities are quite high, we are able to manage despite being as disconnected as we are. However, I am concerned that we could fall apart and disintegrate one day.
As a Producer, I would like you to strengthen our solidarity. I am certain this is an important role that only you, a kind person overflowing with love, can do, onee-sama.
As idols, we do not lack the skill, but Knights is fragile in that regard. I know that as the youngest of Knights, this is impertinent of me. But this is the group where I belong. Is it careless for me to wish for us to aim higher? If we unify, Knights will grow stronger. For that to happen, having our Leader here is essential. A vanguard who can assemble all of us together.
However, the days I have belonged in Knights are few, and I do not know our Leader very well. He does apparently exist, but I have not seen him once. I do not even know his name.
My seniors in Knights always avoid talking about him, and I do not know why... I suppose I really should "let sleeping dogs lie"... But I am curious, and I do not mind if you will work on this only on your spare time. I would like you to look into Knights' Leader.
Of course, I will reward you for your troubles ♪ I will do everything I can to make sure there will be no regrets. That is my family's motto ♪
Yuzuru: Young master...? Where on earth are you fooling around about? I will strangle you to death if you do not shape up~
Tsukasa: Oh my, what is the matter? Err, you are Tori-kun's servant, are you not? I feel like I have met you quite a few times during social gatherings...
Yuzuru: Indeed. My name is Fushimi Yuzuru. I apologize for the disturbance, young master Suou.
Tsukasa: Please, there is no need for the "young master". In Yumenosaki Academy, I am defined as a simple student. It would be troubling to have a senior of mine bow his head for me.
Yuzuru:Oh, how rude of me. Fufu, you are very courteous, unlike my young master. I am quite jealous of your servants, young master Suou... Tsukasa-sama.
Tsukasa: Thank you, although I would like you to drop the "-sama" as well... Are you looking for Tori-kun, er, Fushimi-senpai?
Yuzuru: [sigh] As always, yes. It seems he has found doing paperwork for the student council cumbersome, and he is currently hiding. If he keeps neglecting his work, I will have him "disappear" in a completely different way.
Tsukasa: Fufu, it seems you have some pent up resentment — Tori-kun is such a troublemaker. It is important for servants to not overwork to death... Although they say that the more idiotic somebody is, the cuter they are. Do you not find it more enjoyable when you have a handful to deal with?
Yuzuru: I have many things I would like to say, but I shall restrain myself. I would be forgetting my own social position if I start rambling on to one of another house.
Tsukasa: Very well — that is all you can do, after all. We may be a master and a servant, but we are still outsiders. Nobody likes excessive meddling, although saying that is rude of me.
Yuzuru: I shall take that to heart. ... anyhow, I have the job of capturing young master. Allow me to take me leave.
Tsukasa: Fushimi-senpai. If you are truly dissatisfied, how about working for my family? I regard your skill and loyalty highly. If you ever grow discontent over Tori-kun's selfishness, you may let Suou Tsukasa know. I can appoint you to a suitable position — there is no way you would regret it ♪
Yuzuru: I am grateful for your words, but I will have to decline. My only master is that cheeky, irritating young master with the twisted personality.
Tsukasa: How disappointing ♪ I do believe I have seen Tori-kun holding a racket — I believe he may be heading towards the tennis club grounds.
Yuzuru: ... I will keep that in mind. Now then. I apologize for taking up your time, Tsukasa-sama, Anzu-san. Please excuse me.
Tsukasa: Fufu, take care ♪
I want that... it's such a waste for someone like Tori-kun to have... ♪
Oh dear, we have ended up standing around talking for quite some time, Anzu-san. You seem tired — would you like to have some tea with me? Allow my experienced servants to hold superb and elegant tea party for us ♪

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Tsukasa: …Well then, silence! Let us resume!
We will return to the topic at hand. I believe you are all aware of the existing conditions.
Through various circumstances, I, Tsukasa Suou… or rather, the Suou family has been tasked with the management of a theater.
So the question is what to do now. This is a duty, a role given to me by my family.
It is a personal affair, so I have a great desire to somehow handle it by myself.
Depending on the results, I could be recognized by my parents as having come of age… In other words, I consider it a sort of rite of passage.
However, it seems to be very difficult by myself, so it happened that my nosy… er, kind seniors have offered to help.
And for some reason, Switch as well.
Sora: HiHi~♪ It’s not just “some reason” at all, you know~? It’s a magician’s job to help people in need!

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Tsukasa: In any case, 'Duel' used to be a traditional Dreamfes, one that 'Knights' took great pride in. In former times, it seems it was held every month, but... Now, it has been completely forgotten.
With 'Duel', 'Knights' nominates another Unit…
U-U-Unit, correct? It has come to mean a one-on-one battle between two units. Unit is clad in black or white, respectively, akin to opposing sides of a chess game. One likens themselves to chess pieces, and battles. In short, that is the gist of 'Duel'.
I have not fully examined the details of Duel, and it is slightly ambiguous, but essentially, it seems to be an allegory for Chess. The costumes, the stage, the rules, everything.
Together, pieces drop. The King piece, or in other words, the champion…
Presumably, each Unit's Leader can no longer escape until they are cornered, driven off, or victorious. If a succession of victories is achieved in Duel, then one may continue kicking other units down…
Our 'Knights' seem to have emerged as an arrogant powerhouse of Yumenosaki Academy... As gentlemen, within an honorable battle, fighting in the style of Chess. As well as winning, and obtaining honor and fame. That was all in 'Knights's history. When I discovered such a thing, I became quite tremulous.
Our 'Knights', on the day of DDD, carried out a repulsive scheme against 'Trickstar', yet still lost. My, such a disgraceful situation.
I want to bring us honor. To cleanse us of our shame, we must move forward.
I do not know what the other members of 'Knights' have told you, but for me, at least, my patience for the current situation has worn thin.
Have you understood what I have said thus far? I wish for us ‘Knights’ to battle against that fated ‘Trickstar’ in Duel. And then, we shall completely destroy them, resulting in our victory..
I do not believe we can atone for our grave crimes at ‘DDD’ in such a fashion, but I do hope that it serves as a kind of ‘purification ceremony’.
My lady, it seems you have quite strong ties with 'Trickstar', do you not? I had intended for you to pass a message along; that 'Knights' seeks to issue them a challenge.
Thusly, I had implored you to spare time from your lunch break for my sake. Well, it seems that perhaps it was not necessary, was it?
Subaru: Uwaa, he's looking this way! That guy knows we’re here!
Makoto: Uuu, it's because Subaru-kun's making so much noise!
Hokuto: You're the one who made the most noise, with your 'She's cheating! Anzu-chan's cheating!', Yuuki.
Tsukasa: My, are they really trying to hide like that?
I had kept quiet simply because I thought it rude to dare point them out, but they are making quite the fools of themselves.
They're eavesdropping. What idiots..... pardon me, It is not becoming of me to think such things about gentlemen who have defeated us, after hearing this so soon in our earlier chat.
Humbly, this Tsukasa Suou, on behalf of 'Knights', shall entreat 'Trickstar' for a duel.
I am breaching the etiquette of issuing a challenge, but if I may dare to say something discourteous... You shall get what you deserve, gentlemen of 'Trickstar' ♪

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Rei: Hm.....?
Subaru: Well then, I wonder, what kind of unit will be our first opponent?
Arashi: Kyaa♪ Look, look Tsukasa-chan! Our opponent is in super high spirits! Cute, hard-working boys are the treasure of this world, right ☆
Tsukasa: Yes! We also can't let down our guard.......♪ Lions don't spare any effort even for hunting rabbits, I will also try my hardest to excite everyone ♪
Ritsu: Ah...... I don't really care, but what about Secchan? If it's fine to skip then I also want to rest. There's no way that Knights will lose in the first round, after all.
Arashi: Ufufu. Izumi-chan is all over our new recruit, right now I'm sure he's spending all his time on them. Let's do something about the first round by ourselves, okay♪
Hm, hmm? Look, look Ritsu-chan, your brother is here.
Ritsu: Haaa......?
Rei: Hm? Oh, Ritsu! It's your Oniichan♪
Ritsu: No, I don't know that guy.
Rei: What are you talking about, Ritsu!? It's your oniichan, I'm your oniichan!
Arashi: He's calling you, Ritsu-chan.
Ritsu: What a bother, should I call the police?
Subaru: That guy, if I'm not wrong he's Sakuma Ritsu from 2-B....... So he was Sakuma-senpai's little brother. Come to think of it, their last name is the same! You aren't on good terms with each other?
Rei: That's right. Although I love him so much that it wouldn´t even hurt if you stuffed him into my eyes. It seems my little brother is in his rebellious period.
At any rate it seems that Trickstar's first opponent is Knights. It's a veteran unit by many years, I have a bad feeling about this. It might be difficult for the poorly equipped Trickstar to put up a good fight, when even a normal unit struggles to fight back. Your chance to win is close to nonexistent with Knights being your opponent.
I can´t say anything but my condolences..... Well then, what will you do now, Trickstar?
Hm? What's the matter? Why are you looking around you so restlessly?
Subaru: No, I don't really care that our opponent is Knights. With our situation being the worst possible from the start, it's hard for it to get any worse. I'd even say that feeling so much despair has deepened my resolve.
But Knights is the unit that took Trickstar's Ukki, it's the unit he transferred to so I was wondering if he isn't somewhere close right now. If he's found a place to be happy, at the place he's transferred to.... Then I don't plan on saying anything to him. We'll just cheer each other up by saying 'let's both do our best'.
But if he's not happy with the place he transferred.... If he's been hurt and oppressed, I just can't let that slide.
Hey, Knights! Where is Ukki! I won't forgive you if you did anything bad to him!
Arashi: Ahw how cute! He's howling like a little dog♪ How scary, protect me, Tsukasa-chan ♪
Tsukasa: Yes, if that is what you wish for I will do my utmost for you, however...... Narukami-senpai, your constitution is better than mine and you're also stronger in a fight, right? To be honest I don't feel that there is a need for me to protect you.
Arashi: Jeez, just play along! Don't you understand a maiden's heart's feeling of wanting to be protected by a boy?
Tsukasa: In the first place, you're not a maiden, right.................?
Subaru: (These guys are really relaxed.)
(To Knights as they are now Trickstar is an insignificant opponent..... However frustrating, that's a fact.)
(To be honest Knights is a strong unit that'd be hard to beat even if we had all our members. With just me and the transfer student, there's almost no chance that we will win.)
(Well, what should I do?)

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Leo: Suo~, I wanna name these kittens, so can you give me some ideas? Giving them names will make parting with them a lot more sad, but until we find people who'll adopt them, it'll be inconvenient if we don't have anything to call them by.
For now, I've thought up of names for four of 'em. This is Sena, this is Rittsu, this is Naru, and this is Suo~ ♪
Tsukasa: Please don't use other people's names to your own liking. Hm, in this case, we should call these Knights "Nyaitsu"...
Leader, could it be that you are bad at naming things? I mean, the titles of your songs are always things like "No. 53" or "The One Where It Goes Gwing! In The Last Bit".
Also, that Naito... "Knight Killers", was it? I had qualms about that as well, to be honest.
Leo: No, no, the one who named that was that blockhead Emperor! Huh, I was kinda fond of that, actually... — I mean, that doesn't matter right now!
We've got five kittens, right? I can't come up with anything for the last one. What do you think? Share me your wisdom! Ou-sama's orders~! ♪
Tsukasa: Stupid!
Leo: I've been cursed at in English!?
Tsukasa: If you are discontent with that, I shall say it in Japanese. You are a fool! There is no need to have me go all the way to come up with something...
Knights is no longer a group of four. I would be happy if you would not forget something as important as that.
Don't you agree... Leo-san? ♪
Leo: Wha—!? What's up with you all of a sudden!? Don't you always call me Leader!?
Tsukasa: I was not talking to you. Honestly, this Leo-san is obedient and lovely — it's very nice...
Everybody is getting along very well. Ahh, how enviable. Fufu. I'll let you sit on my lap, Leo-san ♪
Leo: Oh, I get it! You named the fifth kitten "Leo", huh? Right, Suo~!?

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Leo: Hm? You interested in composition?
Tsukasa: Not particularly, but... you always look like you are having an enjoyable time when you compose, Leader, so I am a little curious. Is it truly that interesting?
If it is fine with you, may you give me lessons as well? With composing as our common language, I may be able to understand you more ♪
Leo: Nooope, I can't teach you. What's the point of trying out axes or lances if you can't even handle a sword adequately? Learning little is a dangerous thing — you're ten years too early.
I can teach you if you're serious about wanting to learn, but I don't really recommend it. It's fine if you want to do it as a hobby, sure, but you'll just collapse if you try to shoulder every single thing.

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Tsukasa: Fufufu.... Oh, excuse me, I couldn’t suppress my laughter.
Tori: Hmph. When you laugh, your expression collapses and you look ugly—and you don’t even look that good in the first place.
Tsukasa: Did you say something, servant ♪
Tori: ..........
Tsukasa: How inconsiderate. You should collect the plates right after I finish my sweets; also, may I have more tea? Please, make it fast, Ser-va-nt....♪
Tori: .......
Tsukasa: Where is your reply? Smile now, and enthusiastically Repeat after me..... “Right away, honored guest” ♪
Tori: Yuzuru~. Can we say that I’m an assassin who’s disguised as a servant in order to kill this guy?
Yuzuru: No. Tori, you are currently a “servant”; you must properly welcome our guest. Tsukasa-sama, I apologize for the rudeness of our newcomer ♪
Tsukasa: Fu, fufufu.... I do not really understand what is going on; why is Tori-kun acting as a “servant”? Did he make an awful blunder? Has the Himemiya family fallen to ruin?
Marvelous! Ah, what a joyful day! To think that I could enjoy Tea Time with onee-sama and laugh at Tori-kun’s foolish state... ♪
I apologize, Fushimi-senpai. I underestimated the Himemiya family—I thought they were nouveau riche without a single praiseworthy trait, but I stand corrected.
The servants are first-rate. To think that they would entertain their sudden guest so much.... ♪ Ahahahaha ☆
Tori: Suu~, haa~..... Calm down. You can’t kill him; you’ll damage your family name.
Tsukasa: Why are you uttering such disquieting things? Zip your mouth, and do your job... household servant ♪
Tori: ........
Yuzuru: Bocchama. You must not.
Tori: Let me go, let me go, Yuzuru! I can’t stand being insulted any longer; this is a problem that involves my honor! I’m going to invade the Suou’s miserable shack and burn it to the ground for revenge!
Tsukasa: Oh my, is it all right for you to be saying such things? If this were a different time period, a servant who paid such disrespect would be executed on the spot!
Fufu, fufufu...... Nn?
Eichi: Why, hello there, Tsukasa-kun! You seem to be in quite a good mood ♪
Tori: E-ehhh-Eichi-sama......☆
Tsukasa: T-T-eee-Tenshouin onii-samaaaaaaaa!?
Eichi: Fufu. I’m sorry, Yuzuru. I couldn’t stand just watching the videos, so I had to drop by.
Yuzuru: Hah.... I was starting to feel seriously sorry for bocchama, so your timing was appropriate.
Eichi: Good to hear... By the by, Tsukasa-kun, you seem to be in quite a good mood, but. Did something entertaining happen? Would you mind telling me about it? From what I see, you’ve been getting along well with “my adorable Tori,” but...
That’s right. You two are the same age, and your social standings are close—your relationship is like that of childhood friends, right? Precious, precious friends ♪ I couldn’t possibly imagine that Tsukasa-kun—of all people, the noble, military Suou’s Tsukasa-kun...
Has bad taste and enjoys bullying his friend, right ♪
Tsukasa: O-ooo-of course, onii-sama. Ah, yes, indeed, it is exactly as you say, onii-sama. Tori-kun and I are friends who get along, and we were gracefully enjoying our tea, onii-sama.
Tori: Eichi-sama~♪ You came to help me with perfect timing; I’m happy! Thank you, I love you; Eichi-sama is my hero~.....☆
Eichi: Fufu. A hero—you’re making me blush.
Yuzuru: There are many things I would like to say, but. Do you have any business with us, President-sa... Eichi-sama? Did you simply wish to join in on the fun?
Eichi: Well, that too, but. We’re out of time; we need to leave soon, or else we’ll be late to the party. I prepared a car, so I’d like everyone to get in. We’re hosting at my place, after all; it’s efficient if I can drop you off and head home.
Tsukasa-kun, you’re also attending the party, right?
Tsukasa: Ah, yes. I think every renowned family around here will attend; after all, it is a Party held by Tenshouin onii-sama.
Eichi: Yes, that’s good to hear. Let us drop by everyone’s houses and make preparations, like changing. First, Tori, you change your clothes. Yuzuru, you should dress up once in a while as well..... I’ve prepared a dress for Anzu-chan, so let’s enjoy this party together ♪

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[start in dance room]
Tsukasa: *Phew…* I suppose I’ll take a Break now… ♪ Taking moderate breaks improves concentration, after all. Once that’s settled, I’ve got to hurry to the terrace before lunch break is over. The seats will fill up quickly if I’m late.

[scene change to garden terrace]
It appears it's not very full today… Oh? Isn’t that the Transfer Student over there? Ahh, so it is.
I’ve reached the point in my Lesson where I can take a break, so I came here immediately, hoping to get some rest.
You are too, you say? Fufu. Who would have thought we’d meet by pure coincidence like this. If you don’t mind, would you like to take a Break together?
Thank you very much. I’ll sit in this chair over here then.
……? This is… a Chess Board?
Did someone forget it? As a fellow chess enthusiast… I can’t help but regret not arriving earlier for a game.
However, just whose board might it be? Do you know, Transfer Student-san?
It would be normal to give it to a police station if found. However, I don’t think a police station exists within the school… I suppose it would be best if we wait for its owner to appear.
…….Right, Transfer Student-san. How about a game of chess as we wait for the owner?
Ahh, I see you’ve never played Chess before. No need to worry. I shall take it upon myself to teach you the rules ♪
Well then, please sit down opposite to me.
Firstly, let’s see… I suppose I’ll introduce each piece to you first ♪ From the left we have the King, Queen, Bishop, Knight, Rook and Pawn.
The King is your most important piece, and it’ll be Checkmate if your opponent takes it. Therefore, please be careful you don't let that happen. It can move vertically and horizontally. You can take your opponent’s piece if it’s within your area of movement, but that doesn’t apply if your own piece is there.
Next is the Queen, and it can move vertically, horizontally and diagonally for as many steps as you wish. You could say it’s the strongest piece alongside the Rook and Bishop…♪ In terms of movement, it’s the same as the King.
The Bishop is the piece in the form of a priest or monk. It cannot move vertically or horizontally, but if a path is cleared, it can move to any space diagonally. Like the King and Queen, it cannot skip over your own pieces.
The Knight is the piece in the form of a horse. It can move two spaces front and behind, and its left or right space will then become its new location. The Knight is a special piece, so it can skip over pieces if it’s in its line of movement, but that doesn’t apply if your own piece is in its destination.
The Rook is the piece in the form of a tower. It can move vertically and horizontally on the board. Like before, if another piece of yours is in its path then it won’t be able to skip over it.
Lastly, the Pawn is a piece which can only move forward one space. It can move two spaces from its starting point, but you won’t be able to take your opponent’s piece if it’s located in front of your piece. The Pawn can take pieces which are in its diagonal path, so…
That’s the only case where it can move diagonally.
That concludes my explanation of each piece, but was that understandable?
I see. I’m relieved to see that you’ve understood. Then let us Start our Game ♪
……I see you’ve moved the Pawn at your right corner two spaces forward.
I shall move my Pawn from the middle two spaces as well ♪
Oh, then you’ll bring your Rook forward? No, it’s not Fair to speak aloud,
So I shall keep quiet and watch how you'll move your pieces.
I’ll move my Knight forward next. I’ve cleared a path with my Pawn in the front, so with my diagonal paths opened, I can move wherever I like. And if I use my Knight and Rook to perform Castling, then my Opening will be complete ♪
……Oh? It appears I’ve Checkmated you as I’ve been doing this and that.
Chess is a Fair game. Not going easy on your opponent, even if they may be a beginner, is courtesy, you see. Therefore, I shall relentlessly allow myself to Check you, Transfer Student-san.
If I move my Pawn one space… All right, it’s Checkmate ♪
Ahh, don’t look so down. You told me just now that it’s your first time playing Chess. It’s natural for a beginner to make Misses.
Although, I’m responsible for giving such a simple explanation, as well.
……We still have time until lunch break is over, don't we? If you wouldn’t mind, I’d like to ask for another game.
Are you sure? Thank you very much ♪
Well, let us Start our Game, then ♪

Edited 2018-06-16 06:09 (UTC)

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Keito: Hm. Knights' Tsukinaga Leo, huh? That's a name I haven't heard in a while.
So he came back? Another troublesome person...
He was Eichi's favourite. Before Trickstar began to act wildly, he was the absolute worst problem child, quarreling with the student council time after time.
The reason Eichi was forced to be hospitalized temporarily was because he had "entertained him too much".
Tsukasa: Hmm. Is he truly the kind of person you say, Hasumi-buchou?
I have not spoke with Leader very much yet — in fact, he is a very hard person to communicate with... so I have not been able to establish many conversations with him.
At the moment, he is quite the elusive person... that is my honest impression of him.
To put things more frankly, however, I am quite discouraged. I honestly did not think he was such an eccentric person.
I had thought that Knights' Leader was a chivalrous, fine person who was worthy of his title... that was what I was expecting.
Sena-senpai, Ritsu-senpai, and Narukami-senpai are much more knightly, in comparison.
Keito: To be honest, that realization of yours is correct.
Once, Knights was the third force along us student council and those Five Oddballs... Three Oddballs now, who moved with their own sense of values.
Tsukinaga was the boss of those problem children, waving their flag at the front lines.
But in the end, nobody was able to understand him, and Knights was in the midst of disbandment, once...
There's a story about how they took a long break, and resumed activities after gathering their scattered members and newbies.
I'm sure the atmosphere of Knights now differs a lot from how it was before.
The Knights you know now are the remnants of Tsukinaga's once broken dreams.
Tsukasa: Hmm. So now that Leader has returned, isn't there a possibility of Knights once again meeting the same kind of hardships they faced before...?
Have I opened Pandora's box?
Yuzuru: You cannot say that for certain, Young Master Suou.
Tsukasa: Please do not call me that, Fushimi-senpai.
Yuzuru: My apologies. I am not quite knowledgeable of this Tsukinaga person...
But is he not a remarkable character who led Knights and drove that president-sama into hospitalization?
I am sure there is much you can learn from him. For the time being, you should refrain from making any shallow conclusions, and take the time to get a firm grasp on this "Tsukinaga Leo".
For better or for worse, you have a lot of time to do so... ♪
Keito: Mm. You're a little bit too frank, Suou — being serious and diligent will make you narrow-minded.
Interacting with that unprecedented Tsukinaga Leo could cause a chemical reaction and have abilities you couldn't even guess you had bloom within you.
... now I'm talking like Eichi.
But like how Eichi is to me, and how Himemiya is to Fushimi...
Perhaps Tsukinaga Leo can become someone who you'd be able to pledge your loyalty to for your whole life.
Tsukasa: Loyalty to somebody as crazy as him? That is impossible.
Keito: Well, I'm just repeating what Fushimi said, but don't be too quick to judge.
If Tsukinaga doesn't measure up to your standards... catch him off guard and overthrow him.
Knights is your unit — you should do with your own style.
However, he's also a member of the archery club. In regards to that, let me say this: if you see Tsukinaga again, try to convince him to show up.
Tsukasa: Wha— we are not only in the same unit, but in the same club? He is beginning to turn into somebody I will not be able to ignore... my sources of anxiety do not seem to end...

[scene change: outdoor stage]

Tsukasa: (*sigh*... it has gotten quite dark after spending all that time conversing with my archery club seniors.)
(I suppose it would be an inconvenience to call my driver now.)
(Perhaps I shall go home on foot for the first time in a while. As I feel the slight breeze, I can think about Knights...)
(... and that incomprehensible Leader as I walk. That would entail in some brief entertainment.)
(... oh?)
Leo: ♪~♪~♪
Tsukasa: Leader! What are you doing in a place like this?
That old boombox you are carrying on your shoulder... are you doing some improv dance by yourself? It's like a street performance, honestly... but why?
Leo: ~♪
Tsukasa: (It seems he does not hear me. Considering how close I am, his ability to concentrate is absurd...)
(But those are truly some dizzying, flashy moves.)
(The song as well... Ahh, since he is using such a dilapidated machine, the music is mixed with such grating noises. I shouldn't be able to endure listening to this, but why is it resounding in my chest so much?)
Excellent... ☆
H-however! I won't acknowledge him as our Leader simply with that!
He will have to show me an even more enormously charismatic and elegant performance!
Leo: Whoa, your pronunciation is great! Here, come over here~! ♪
Tsukasa: Eek!? P-please do not speak to me so suddenly! Did you realize I was watching you!?
What are you doing here out so late? Please restrain from any of your eccentric behaviour!
Knights is a much more noble, elegant, and proud existence, are we not!?
Leo: Mmm~? What am I doing, you ask? I was just calling a UFO! ♪
Tsukasa: What!? You were doing something more nonsensical than I thought!
Leo: You met an alien before?
Tsukasa: O-of course not! That is unscientific! Absurd!
Leo: I have! Ucchuu~! Huh, or was it "daiuchuu~☆"? They said something like that, in a really unique voice!
I wanna try reproducing it, but it's tough! But that's what makes it fun, wahahaha! ☆
Tsukasa: Er, what do you even mean? Is that a play on words, like "earthlings are also aliens"?
Leo: Don't worry about it, just c'mere! ♪
I'm bad at singing, you know? But your pronunciation's great, so sing in my stead!
You're Knights too, right? You should contribute to your unit! ♪
Tsukasa: I-I have no reason to be ordered around by you!
It is not my place to say it, but... after being absent for such a long time, you just suddenly came back and started playing Leader!
Also... "you"? If we are comrades in the same unit, please at least stop treating me like a stranger!
I have a fine name — Suou Tsukasa!
Leo: Ah, sorry 'bout that! You're the kinda guy who cares about these kinds of things, huh? Interesting!
But that doesn't matter at the moment! Sing! It'll make you feel good, 'cause my songs are the best~! ♪
C'mere, I say! I said we're doing a live show tomorrow, right? It'll be here, on this stage! I really gotta head to the actual place, 'cause masterpieces won't be born if I just stay in my room! ☆
The sound quality, the stage decorations, the lighting placement, and the climate of the day of the performance...
They're all elements that can't be ignored! I gotta inspect and include everything, and make the best songs straight into tomorrow! ☆
I'll have you sing the very first one, newbie. Uh... what's your name again?
Sorry, I heard it but I completely forgot! I'm the kind of guy who doesn't remember things I don't need to, after all! ♪
Tsukasa: "Things you don't need to"...? Y-you're making fun of me, yes!?
You don't acknowledge someone like me as a member of the same unit? You think of me as somebody worthless?
Leo: Nobody said anything like that! Since we're in the same unit, I'll have a bunch of opportunities to hear your name!
I just don't remember! But it really doesn't matter, 'kay? C'mere! ♪
Let's sing, newbie! I'm awful but since we don't have an audience, I'll sing too!
Let's sing, dance, and talk the night away with our opera! Wahahahaha... ☆
Tsukasa: (H-he always seems to act like he's drunk... I don't understand.)
(But I wonder. If I surrender myself, it feels pleasant for some reason. This is the melody of Knights' Leader — no, of our king... ♪)
(I doubt I will grow to like him.)
(He is nonsensical, rowdy, and vulgar, and has no respectable virtues. But, just a little longer...)
(I will surrender myself to this melody just a little longer... and at the very least name our future, the final thing that flew out of Pandora's box, "hope" ♪)
Leo: What're you laughing about? That's creepy! Wahahaha!
Good, good! I love creepy guys! I love you — go crazy! Go beyond my wildest dreams!
Beyond the very end of my imaginations and fantasies, where our music should lie — music that nobody has ever heard before! Let me hear that! Let me compose that!
I was born to make that song!
Together, let's sing and dance and play us Knights' ensemble! ☆
Look, newbie! Up at the sky! I can see a huge star! I'm sure that's a UFO, wahahahaha! ☆
I wonder what kinda songs aliens sing? Fantasizing that is super fun~!
Tsukasa: Uuu, you are certainly much too energetic despite it being the middle of the night... As we have a performance tomorrow, please preserve your stamina.
Honestly, if you insist on being such a troublesome "Ou-sama", I really will overthrow you.
Leo: That's fine with me! I've taking a liking to you! Keep catching me off guard — I welcome it!
No matter what happens, I'll sing, dance, and soar into space! Wahahahaha... ☆

Edited 2018-06-25 22:26 (UTC)

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Chiaki: Ha ha ha! You've gathered together well, my companions!
From here, we will be deployed all over to protect world peace, I'm sure.
However, it is nothing to fear.....! If you have a heart of justice, you can face any evil....!
Now then, where is my enemy? Chiaki Morisawa shall splendidly repel him....☆
Tsukasa: I heard a rumor that Morisawa-senpai was as hot blooded as the sun, but it seems that the rumors were not untrue, doesn't it.
A very smothe- *ahem* a very enthusiastic person. I think I somewhat understand the reason why oneesama would ask him to be Chief for a Day.♪
Chiaki: I see, you understand me....!
Umm, and I'm sure, you are the “Knights'”..... that first-year student who can fluently pronounce random words in English.
Tsukasa: Fluent....? I am often told that my English words are difficult to understand.
And so, recently, I have been adjusting my pronunciation so that it will be easier for everyone who is not good at English to understand, but...
Even so, I end up getting asked to repeat it again. ...... I still require practice at it.
Chiaki: Hm, something troubling you? If something is troubling you, you can tell me, whatever it is!
Guiding the lost is also the duty of a hero of justice! It's the duty of “Ryuseitai” to .... no, today, it's the duty of the Chief for a Day!
By all means, I would like you to rely on me, the Chief for a Day, for assistance.☆
Yuzuru: Um, Morisawa-sama.....? I deeply apologize for getting in the middle of your high spirited display, but you are not the only one appointed as Chief for the Day, Morisawa-sama.
One person from each “Unit” has been selected, and so I and Tsukasa-sama are also both Chief for a Day.
That being as it is, it would be a bit puzzling for us to seek aid from you, also a Chief for a Day, Morisawa-sama.
Chiaki: Yeah. You hit a sticking point there, didn't you....!
Yuzuru: And on top of that, it is not like we have even been formally appointed as Chief for a Day yet, either.
After we have the course on it, we need to attend the Chief for a Day ceremony, and then once we accept the appointment papers, then we will assume the office of Chief for a Day.
To speak of us as we are now, we are like baby birds. Unless our mother bird, Anzu-san, feeds us, we cannot fly.
That being as it is, Anzu-san. Please treat us well today with your guidance and encouragement.
Tsukasa: Since it's you leading us, oneesama, I can feel secure in attending the lecture.♪ Because oneesama is a great person that everyone accepts, overflowing with wisdom.
I am “Excited” to see what kind of lecture it will be.♪
Adonis: .....Anzu. May I ask one thing, I wonder?
Yesterday, Yuuki called out the representative of each “Unit.”
However, today, there are only gathered here people from “Ryuseitai,” “Knights,” “Undead,” and “Fine.”
I wonder, is it alright for us to start the lecture while the remaining unit representatives have not gathered yet?
Yuzuru: Now that you mention it, I have not seen Yuuki-sama, have I..... Hm. So Yuuki-sama received some work he had to do, has he.
It seems the same with the other “Units'” members, and so the only ones who have gathered up are the ones here now.
So that is the situation, hm? Well, certainly, everyone is busy, aren't they.
Ahh, to be sure, that does not mean that I am not an idle person either, though. It is a most difficult task to gather together the representatives of all of the “Units” on one day.
No matter how much Anzu is excelling at being a “producer,” this is a different issue in its entirety.
It is as Anzu-san says, I think it would be a good plan to divide the lecture groups over three days.
Then, this is the first lecture, a moment to be remembered. Ha ha, it invigorates me all the more.
Tsukasa: Oneesama. On this paper, it says that we should learn while watching a “DVD,” but.....
Ahh, so we can follow this paper to complete the lecture, hm.
Rather than suddenly starting with an actual practice lesson, it would go much more s, sm... “smoothly” if we had some knowledge beforehand.
As expected of our oneesan. I admire your effort....♪
Chiaki: Rrrr.... Rrggggh. Rrrrrrrrrrrrrghhhh.......!
Adonis: What's wrong with you, growling all of the sudden, Morisawa-senpai?
Chiaki: I'm not good at staring quietly at things! I was watching the DVD, but at the end, I got to where I would fall asleep in another a minute.......!
Of course, it would be different if the content was a tokusatsu! Then I could marathon a whole twenty-four hours of it.☆
Adonis: I had also done night watch in my home country. It does sharpen the spirit, doesn't it.
If you were to let down your guard for even a minute, you would not see the light of the sun again. That anxiety would blow away any sleepiness, and it was not difficult to make it through, even though it was a night watch.
That you would impose that upon yourself, without anyone asking you to do it, I admire you for that, Morisawa-senpai.
You are not just a smothering man, it seems, Morisawa-senpai....
Chiaki: Ohh! You, even though you're from “Undead”! You understand me......!!
Alright! Come stay over at my house sometime! Then I'll show you some of the movies I recommend! Of course, in a twenty-four hour marathon!
Adonis: ..... I accept.
I have trained myself in my home country. I shall not be defeated so easily.
By the willpower of the “Undead”... no, the willpower of my home country, I shall defeat you, Morisawa-senpai.
Chiaki: Ha ha ha! Just as I was hoping, “Undead”!
Yuzuru: ......I cannot hide my surprise at their ability to carry on a conversation despite their mutual lack of understanding of each other's intentions.
Tsukasa: Yes. I must say, it is “Marvelous”!
Oops, I am sorry. In this excitement, it seems I accidentally let out some English.
That being as it is, I can't tell if they've finished making their arrangements or not, but is it alright to leave things this way?
Yuzuru: ...... That's right. Morisawa-sama was unable to bear watching a DVD in which he had no interest for a long time, and so....
Perhaps it would be best if we stopped watching the DVD, and went into some actual practice.
Luckily, Anzu-san has summed up for us in a simple manner what kinds of things the Chief for the Day does.
You approve as well, do you, Anzu-san. Well then, in this hurried change of plans, let us move on to actual practice.♪

Edited 2018-07-04 20:42 (UTC)

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Leo: I see~ Well, we’ll live it up and have fun this year then.
Arashi: Yep yep. Onee-chan-Santa will give you a gift filled with love since you’ve been so good this year, Tsukasa-chan ♪
Here - they were selling these cute diet goods at the store, you kno~w?
Tsukasa: Uuu, I appreciate the sentiment, but I’m not desperately in need of a diet, thank you very much!
Arashi: But since you’re from a wealthy family, I figured you wouldn’t want anything too extravagant~ So instead, I got you something that you can use in your daily life ♪
Ritsu: Ah, Nacchan and I were thinking the same thing.
Tsukasa: Ritsu-senpai, don't tell me you got me goods for dieting too?! What kind of impression do you senpai even have of me?!
Ritsu: I’m just kidding…… I prepared accessories that I thought would match everyone.
Tsukasa: Eh, ah? But isn’t this really expensive?
Ritsu: Stuff like this is easy to make on your own. And the materials were cheap thanks to my family connections.
Izumi: Kasa-ku~n, here’s a knitted dinosaur stuffed animal from me ♪
Tsukasa: Please don’t treat me like a child! Oh, isn’t this handmade as well?
Izumi: Yep. I made a lot of different things for practice when I was knitting that scarf; I figured that there’s no point in me keeping them, so I decided to give them to everyone…… There’s a knitted hat and gloves here too.
Leo: Wahaha☆ Sena’s the type to care a lot about celebrations like this~ You had these presents prepared from the very beginning, didn’t you?
What’re you going to give us, Suo~? Handmade massage coupons?
Tsukasa: I don’t know what you’re talking about - do you mean the coupons you can use at stores?
I thought it might be even more unfitting for me to gift something expensive…… So it took quite a lot of thinking, but in the end I decided to buy everyone neckties.
Leo: A tie? Feels like it’s Father’s Day~ Thanks, I just happen to have a formal event coming up soon, so this is perfect.
Mhm, Suo~ you really are a good son ♪
Tsukasa: I am not your son. In the very least, call me your brother! Is it just me, or are all of you treating me like I’m younger than I actually am?
Leo: Don’t get so angry. We’re at a party, so don’t be too uptight ♪
Wahaha☆ My gift for everyone is a new song each ♪
Tsukasa: Fufu, I predicted Leader would give something like this.
Leo: Eh~ That’s not fun. Oh well, I guess it can’t be helped even if you predicted my gift, since this is the best present I could give to you.
I thought it’d be nice if you could physically hold onto it, so I made sure to neatly write it out on top quality score paper! My writing’s normally all over the place when I compose, so keep in mind that this is really rare~ ♪
Arashi: Oh my~ Then I better keep this framed. I’m sure that in the future, it’ll sell for a really high price.
Leo:
Use the score if you have it - even if my compositions are a work of art, if it’s just a piece of sheet music, you can reproduce it anwyay.
I made a Christmas song that we can all sing together as well~ Let’s go wild tonight ♪
Wahaha☆ Merry Christmas……!
Arashi: Geez - there’s no soundproofing in here, so if you get too carried away, we’re going to get complaints, you know?
Oh well, I guess I’m having fun too. I’m really so happy right now, ufufu ♪ This time last year, I would’ve never imagined myself having Christmas celebrations with everyone in 『Knights』 like this.
I wish 『Knights』 could’ve been peaceful and harmonious like this from the very beginning.
In spring, we could’ve gone cherry-blossom viewing, and in summer, we could’ve gone to the fireworks display ♪ And in fall, instead of getting into a huge fight among ourselves, we could’ve gone to see the leaves…… ♪
But I guess we can just go and see them together from now on.
Let us replace our monotonous past with our happiness now, our happiness that blooms flowers.
Leo: Yep yep, everything’s only starting now! Let the storm of happiness rage on! Not that I have the right to say this, since I came back so late ♪
I’ll make up for all the times I was absent, so let’s head together into the sights we’ve only ever seen in our dreams! Let us grow beautiful flowers over the blood and corpses that remain on our former battlefield…… ☆
Aah, I can feel a surge of inspiration rushing in!
Tsukasa: Please don’t start composing all of a sudden. This is the party you started; it’s the duty of a host to keep his guests entertained, right?
I know I’ve said this once already, but Onee-sama, please feel free to join us…… Spend a Christmas with us that’s so fun and peaceful, you won’t be able to forget it ♪
(CG)
Let’s get carried away, make a racket, and get drunk off this crazy atmosphere……. Just like normal, joyful commoners.
For some reason, even I think it’s foolish of me to be nagging the others tonight.
Though it is the peak of the winter season right now……let’s learn from our senpai in『Knights』 and fully enjoy the spring that is blooming in this room.
Merry Christmas…… ♪

Edited 2018-10-13 07:56 (UTC)

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Ritsu: You look like you're doing well, Maa~kun.
Mao: Oh. When it's night you revive too, nice, nice♪
Ritsu: What's with that. You guys are of a lower rank, so don't be as conspicuous, "Trickstar"...
Well, as long as you guys are getting in high spirits then we'll be able to have fun, and I guess that's good.
Easy win, easy win...♪
Izumi: Kuma-kun. I'm telling you time after time, don't talk for no reason on the stage too much.
This time most of the audience is seeing us for the first time, and especially during the early stages should you keep in mind that you should be obedient, right? Considering the attention of the audience, if they get attracted to our position...
In one fell swoop, we'll be annihilated. We can't afford to stumble from even the first step, you know, so just concentrate.
Ritsu: Oh, Secchan's fussiness has resurrected. Yup, yup, being fussy is what makes Secchan who he is...
What's up, Japan's fussiest number one♪
Izumi: Once the sun went down you're all of a sudden really energetic, Kuma-kun. I also basically slept today like I was dead, so... Even if it's just a bit, I guess I how Kuma-kun feels.
Ritsu: Oh~, you understood? Those feelings of being woken up while asleep, huh~... No matter what beloved friend it was, you'd remember a feeling of murderous intent, right? After today, when I'm asleep don't force me to wake up, okay?
Izumi: This and that are completely different things. For work, do it without mistake...
I'm only recovering from jetlag, so you should put in some effort too, Kuma-kun. If you go sleep just because you're tired, you're just too spoiled.
Ritsu: Eh~... It's fine if you don't fix your jetlag. It's always lonely during the nighttime~, Secchan, come over with me too. In a world without that troublesome sun, dance together with me♪
Izumi: Even if I were to dance, no one would be able to watch. -Wait... A~gain, I got caught up in Kuma-kun's pace and ended up blabbing on.
I'm in the middle of concentrating, so don't come talk to me, got it?
Ritsu: I wasn't troubled in any way. Because Secchan's a carefully forged sword that will never break. But because that "Ou-sama" that pulled that sword out is absent now, you must be feeling kind of lonely.
Izumi: That guy too, he could be watching from somewhere. He likes the hustle and bustle of festivals, so maybe he could be all dizzily attracted to the flying fireworks like a moth rushing into a flame.
No. If I think he's watching... So that he won't be disillusioned, let's handle ourselves beautifully like always.
"...♪"
Ritsu: "♪~♪~♪"
Tsukasa: (Fufu. As expected of my Senpai.)
(Though it is a shameful feeling that even in peaceful times, they are acting just as irritatingly self-serving, once there may be a stage which opens, transforming these peerless warriors into glorious knights.)
(I have nothing to say to this but Marvelous!)
(Though it is but an English word not common in everyday usage, as I spend time with my Senpai, I find it more and more on the tip of my tongue.)
(That makes me content. That I chose "Knights", to take up this sword was a correct decision on my part...)
(The Suou family is one of warriors, and I wonder if I may be able to become similar to my great ancestors who were proud, high-reaching knights.)
(No. Although I am simply a novice, I have already become one of the "Knights" wearing armor and taking up arms, raising a banner loftily...)
(I am now standing on the battlefield, no longer only admiring from afar.)
(Humbly, side-by-side together, Suou Tsukasa here shall move forth!)
"♪~♪~♪"

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Tsukasa: Mm, there are a lot of words I don’t understand, but… You really do like games, huh, Harukawa-kun? I often see you tapping away during breaks.
Sora: HeHe~? Should Sora be communicating with everyone more?
Tsukasa: I don’t see a problem with it. I’m always studying or reading books, after all…
A school should not be a place to make friends, but a place for study.

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Makoto: I'm so happy I came ba-....Ugh?!
Izumi: Y-u-u-k-u-n? You sure embarrassed me, I won't let this slide with just a finger or two.
Makoto: Oh no, Izumi-san also came back!
We didn't have any leeway when I escaped from the soundproof lesson room, but it might have been better if we had tied him up so he couldn't move anymore!
He's really way too persistent, a total nuisance!
Mao: Escape? Were you confined or something like that?
Makoto: Right! I really wanted to see everyone, the sunlight you haven't seen for a long time is really bright as well! It's beautiful to be alive.....☆
Mao: (Hmm, we might be able to 'use' that.)
(This might not be how Trickstar usually does things but... We don't have the leeway to be picky about the how we win, right?)
(Dirty work is my job, I'll blast off some gigantic fireworks!)
Izumi: *wheeze, pant, pant* Yuu-kun.....!
Arashi: Oh, gosh. You look like a company boss coming late and rushing to a meeting, I haven't seen you this out of breath in a while. Are you sure you can perform a live like that, Izumi-chan?
Tsukasa: It's a breach of contract. I wouldn't call coming late to a live you're supposed to appear in very smart.
(CG)
Ritsu: What's more important is that the sun has moved because some time passed. There's sunshine here now......
Ah～I feel s-sick, I'm way weaker to sunlight than Anija.....
(CG)
Izumi: Shut up! It doesn't matter, just crush Trickstar! There's nothing that could make Knights lose as long as we fight like normal!
Arashi: Hmm, but aren't you the one who started doing something not normal, Izumi-chan? I was against it from the very start, just what should we do with you?
(But Kunugi-sensei did tell me to get rid of Trickstar early on...)
(Well, I also didn't like the idea that by kidnapping one of their members we would win by default. I just can't get into it.)
Tsukasa: Wh-what is the meaning of this? Did you break the rules in some manner, Sena-senpai?
Mao: 'Exactly!'
'Everyone, please listen!'
'However unfair it may be, Izumi Sena from Knights kidnapped and confined one of Trickstar's members in order to win the DDD!'
'That's why at the start we had too few members and were having a hard time!'
'However he luckily was able to escape! I'm really glad, I was worried about you, you know?'
'With all of us here, Trickstar is invincible!'
'There's no need for me to hide this! The ones who defeated the student council, who have been controlling this Yumenosaki Academy through fear and tyrannical rule, the ones who defeated their 'Akatsuki' are us!'
'We will change Yumenosaki Academy! Into a paradise for idols, overflowing with smiles and hope......!'
'I hope you will all cheer us on♪'
Arashi: (Wow, he's good with words. Is he trying to turn public opinion in their favor by making us the bad guys?)
('With all of us here', he says but I'm pretty sure not all of Trickstar's members are here.)
(He's talking as if we didn't just kidnap Yuuki-kun, but Akehoshi-kun as well.)
(By mixing lies and truths he's trying to make the audience believe this easy to understand, black-and-white story, isn't he?)
(How unpleasant, 'hard to bear' doesn't even begin to describe this feeling!)
(But, even if you suddenly tell them all this, there's no way they would just believe it and start calling us 'the worst!' or 'you evil-doers!'.)
(Normal people aren't very good with the out of ordinary, little boy.)
(Before the scales tip in favor of Trickstar we should also do something like a little MC to patch things up. Before this situation becomes irreversible!)
(CG)
Tsukasa: Sena-senpai! Was the announcement just now true?! How could you! It's unfair, is that how you think a knight behaves?!
Arashi: (Waaah...... It just had to be one of our comrades who believed everything at face-value! We did have such an honest kid in our midst!)
Izumi: You're noisy, you know? It doesn't matter, just focus on the performance, we're going to make them fall to the depths of unhappiness!
Arashi: (Oh gosh, oh gosh, did the blood rise to your head, Izumi-chan? Ritsu is also all groggy from being out in the sunlight, the outlook isn't good at all.)
(Knights' solidarity is much weaker than Trickstar's as we're only working together for mutual benefit.)
(Getting shaky and having a falling out between allies will only prevent us from winning battles we should have been able to win easily.)
(But I suppose it might not matter. As one of the strongest units that Yumenosaki Academy prides itself in, we can't afford to be defeated easily by trickery like this, can we?)
(CG)
(How unpleasant, I'm getting excited♪ It's getting fun now, ufufufufu!)
Mao: (Hm～..... I managed to create a disturbance but it doesn't look like things will be settled with just that. I've done everything I can, all that's left is a battle of skill!)
(It would have been reassuring if Hokuto were here. But depending on someone who isn't here isn't very helpful. If we lose here everything ends!)
(It'd be pretty lame if we already lost by the time he comes back. We have to win no matter what, we'll make the impossible possible!)
(We are the main cast of this first round, no, of the DDD.....!)

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Yuta: So you're saying you should let out your stress by binge-eating? That's a bad idea. Eating too much makes you irritable, I hear.
Well, I don't like sweet things, so I wouldn't know for sure.
Tsukasa: O-of course. I thank you sincerely for the warning... ♪
I am hardly saying I love sweet things.
I am aware of the existence of junk food, and simply in amassing a collection of such, it appears I have eaten my fair share of candy. That is all.
At some point, it began to help me with my Stress... and though logically, I understand it is deplorable, I had begun to reach for sweet things before I knew what was happening.
It is an opium of a kind. Of course, I understand I cannot continue like this. My lady has done me the honour recently of making me candy, but...
It is a burden upon her as well. I must practice self-restraint.
Gah! Even so, I was lured in by the promise of a Parfait, even coming to this shopping district in search of such...!

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Arashi: Hey, Yuuki-kun. I’m sorry, but since Izumi-chan’s like that, could you stay with him? It seems he’s unwell, and his love for Yuuki-kun is the only thing keeping Izumi-chan upright, you see. ♪
Makoto: Eh, uh…? Honestly, that’d be a huge pain!?
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(But I guess I have no choice… This Live is a joint one between Trickstar and Knights, after all.)
(If, by staying with Izumi-san, I can prevent this from going down as a huge failure, then that’s the most “important” thing.)
(I’ll be fine. I’m good at enduring.)
Izumi: Yuu-kun? What’s wrong? Are you worried about this job? It’s fine, Onii-chan can teach you everything! If there’s anything you don’t understand, just ask, ask, ask. ♪
Makoto: Ah, um… Well, there’s this part of the dance that I always mess up. And during the song, I always fall out of sync during this one syllable.
Izumi: OK! I’ll demonstrate for you! Then copy me! Like you used to… ☆
♪ ~ ♪ ~ ♪
Makoto: (Whoa… As expected of Izumi-san. Both his singing and dancing are great.)
(And he’s both glamorous and beautiful to the eye, completely unlike me. Actually, why would someone like him latch on to an amateur like me?)
(He was like that when we were child models too.)
(Even though he stood out so much more than me, he was for some reason really interested in me… I remember thinking that he had strange taste.)
(But thanks to Izumi-san, I started becoming more valued too…)
(I was accepted as a model, and for a time, even praised more highly than Izumi-san. But because of that, I…)
(No, it wasn’t Izumi-san’s fault. He’s only had good intentions the whole time.)
(But I don’t understand his reasons, so it comes off as creepy… Just what is he thinking? Hmm, I have no idea!)
(I used to call him Onii-chan, but he’s not my real brother… we’re not really family.)
(And anyway, when we met again in Yumenosaki, until we fought against Akatsuki in the S1…)
(Up till then, Izumi-san seemed to be acting a lot more bitter towards me.)
(Being a model was so important to him, and I had given up on it…)
(So I thought for certain that he couldn’t accept that. That he was angry, and had started hating me.)
(If that were the case, I could have understood. But recently, he’s started saying he loves me again.)
(And he himself seems to have taken a break from his treasured modeling job. I don’t understand at all.)
(It would be “preferable” if he had outright hated and ridiculed me. That at least I could understand, and endure~)
(Even if Izumi-san hated me, I would still have everyone in Trickstar.)
(I see. Trickstar is the key… If I show him that I’m trying my best with everyone in Trickstar, Izumi-san might acknowledge it too.)
(He might forgive me for being a traitor.)
(Then, I have to do my best for this job! I can’t afford to fail!)
(The Trickstar that everyone has nurtured… I’ll let it shine ever brighter!)
Izumi-san! This step, is this how you do it? Like this?
Izumi: Nooope, showing your butt to the audience would be rude. Show it to me only! First move your right leg like this, then turn here. ♪ Simple, right?
Makoto: Ah, I see! That’s easy enough to get! And the step after that is like this?
Izumi: Yup, that’s right! You’re a genius, Yuu-kun… ☆
Tsukasa: ...Sena-senpai is being awfully kind towards Yuuki-senpai. Even though he’s not in the habit of helping his enemies. I thought he was someone who was much stricter towards both himself and others.
Arashi: Whaaat, are you jealous, Tsukasa-chan? Ufufu. ♪
Tsukasa: I am not. I simply found his actions unnatural, that’s all. Isn’t Knights the kind of unit where all you need to do is perform your job promptly?
Arashi: Well, it is. But everyone has their public persona and inner desires. They reinvent themselves every moment, becoming a new person. Although becoming as beautiful and simple as your vision isn’t easy.
That, too, is one of Izumi-chan’s faces. My way of speaking, and Ritsu-chan’s laziness, and Tsukasa-chan’s English pronunciation… Respecting all those various quirks, and not interfering with them, is one of Knights’ tenets too.
(Or at least, it should be. I get the feeling that recently, that’s starting to change too…)
(In our King’s absence, his Knights are beginning to change in character.)
(It’s too early to tell if those changes are for better or for worse.)
(I, at least, wish for them to be good changes… to be evolutions.)
(If we can’t evolve, we’ll be crushed by our environment while unable to adapt. After all, in this age, knights are an unnecessary relic of the past.)
Izumi: Un, deux, trois. ♪ Smi~le, Yuu-kun!
Makoto: … ♪ L-like this?
Izumi: Nope, don’t look uncomfortable! Stay confident! The audience will notice things like that!
Makoto: G-got it. Right, this is one of my flaws.
Izumi: Nothing about Yuu-kun is a flaw! Even your shy side is so cute… ☆
Arashi: (Mm~... Keeping Izumi-chan happy is what’s important here, but for some reason, watching them makes me feel all anxious.)
(Knock on wood, but it feels like a minefield there.)

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