[A3!] Backstory - Juza Hyodo | Pair Performance: Juza with Banri Part 1
Banri: …So, whatcha pick?
Juza: …It’s “Cinderella.”
Banri: Huh?
Juza: It’s “Cinderella.”
Banri: …
Juza: …Let’s just read what’s written down for now.
Banri: Yeah…
Juza: “A letter invitation from the castle of the land, telling people that they have opened their doors for a ball. Commoner Cinderella thinks that the letter was delivered by mistake.”
Juza: “However, the invitation has a message written on it from the Prince—“
Juza: The only two characters are Cinderella and the Prince.
Banri: Looks like it.
Banri: So, what’re the lines?
Juza: They’re, “Come meet me, ok,” and “It can’t be helped.”
Banri: Ugh…
Banri: So outta all those options, you went and chose this theme.
Juza: Shut it. You’re the one who told me to choose.
Banri: Quit goin’ around blamin’ others.
Juza: Hah?
Banri: Hah?
Izumi: Ok ok, stop fighting. I’m looking forward to your guys’ Cinderella, ok.
Juza: …k.
Banri: *Sigh*…Well, guess I’ll give it a try.
[Later]
Juza: (Cinderella, huh…)
Juza: (What do I do…? I guess I can’t choose to wear girls clothin’, can I…?)
Juza: (…Times like these call for sugar.)
Juza: (…Shit, I’m almost out.)
Juza: (Speakin’ of which, I thought about goin’ shopping but didn’t go.)
Juza: (…I should go.)
Banri: Goin’ somewhere?
Juza: Huh? None of your business.
Banri: …O—k.
Juza: (That’s strange, he backed down immediately. What’s up with him…)
Juza: (Anyways, gotta reset this fuzzy feelin’ quickly.)
[Later]
Juza: (I’ll buy this, and this…and also this.)
Juza: (…Is this, the last one?)
???: Ah.
Juza: ! …Sorry, for bumpin’ your hand.
Aoshi: No, I should be the one…Oh?
Juza: …It’s Aoshi.
Aoshi: Juza-san? How unexpected.
Juza: …Yeah.
Aoshi: Ah, these Yoyo Choco sticks…This is the last one, it seems.
Juza: …Yeah.
Aoshi: You can have it, Juza-san.
Juza: Nah that’s—
Aoshi: It seems like you really want to eat it.
Juza: …
Aoshi: Juza-san?
Juza: …Aoshi, I have a suggestion.
Aoshi: Eh?
[Later]
Juza: This.
Aoshi: What is it.
Juza: Looks like you wanna eat the Yoyo Choco sticks.
Juza: Since there was only one left, we can split it right here.
Aoshi: You could have just said so.
Aoshi: …Thank you for the food.
Aoshi: Nom…They’re definitely delicious.
Juza: Yeah….nom nom.
Juza: So you also shop there often, Aoshi.
Aoshi: No, just sometimes. I was actually thinking about doing some extra practice in the practice room…
Juza: And I ended up interruptin’ you.
Aoshi: Ah. No, that’s not true. In the end, I just wasn’t able to go to the practice room.
Juza: ?
Aoshi: On my way to the practice room, I got a call from Kabuto-san and ended up having a bad feeling about going.
Aoshi: And what did Kabuto-san say? “I’m using the practice room, so don’t come. That’s it.”…is what he said.
Aoshi: He didn’t even listen to a single thing I said, and hung up.
Juza: That…sounds rough.
Aoshi: So as revenge, well not exactly but, I ended up passing by the small time candy store and decided to get something.
Juza: So that’s what it was.
Aoshi: …Speaking of which, you’re doing that as well it seems. The special performance I think it was called.
Juza: You knew.
Aoshi: That is, because you may be our opponents for the Fleur award. I’m rather good at gathering information.
Aoshi: Are you doing alright with your practice for this special performance?
Juza: …Honestly, I’m kinda lost.
Aoshi: Is double casting that much different than what you’re used to?
Aoshi: Your partner is Banri-san, correct? With the amount of time you have been acting, it’s quite strange that you would feel confused.
Juza: Nah, I don’t have a problem with the double castin’. The problem is…that we have to act out Cinderella.
Aoshi: Huh?
Juza: Ah, no… we’re doin’ pair performances as part of our practice.
Aoshi: Aah, so that’s what it was…
Juza: Speakin’ of which, you’ve played the role of a girl before, Aoshi. How’d you act it out?*
Aoshi: How did I…It was extremely rough.
Aoshi: Besides, there’s already an original story for Cinderella, you just have to attain Cinderella’s mindset, and act accordingly.
Aoshi: That’s something you’re good at, Juza-san.
Juza: …
Juza: (What kinda mindset is a Cinderella mindset…?)
Aoshi: Why is your role a female role in the first place? I think it would be better for you to play the role of the Prince or something, Juza-san.
Juza: Nah, I’m doin’ the Prince’s role, and Cinderella’s. We have to alternate.
Aoshi: Then I think it would be a good idea for you to ask Banri-san as well.
Juza: That’s…you’re right but…
Juza: He’s been tellin’ me since the beginning that a female role doesn’t suit me.
Aoshi: You just straight up accept it.
Juza: …It’s frustratin’ but, I don’t think his judgement is wrong.
Juza: Lately he’s been workin’ as an assistant director, so I’m sure his advice is accurate.
Juza: He’s watchin’ our performance from a different perspective than Director is.
Juza: …And I trust that side of him.
Aoshi: *Sigh*…I see.
Aoshi: Then, you should just do as you said. If playing a female role doesn’t suit you, then don’t play a female role.
Juza: …Don’t play a female role?
Aoshi: Yes. If you don’t suit the role, you should make the role suit you.
Aoshi: After all, it’s only practice. Even if you have a script, you don’t have the presence of other people, so you should do what you want.
Juza: …!
Aoshi: However, you should only do it within the limits of not bothering other people. Please don’t go creating people who are easily manipulated.
Juza: I see… thanks, Aoshi.
Juza: Do you want the snacks I bought earlier as thanks?
Aoshi: …Well, if you’re offering, I’ll take them.
*Referencing Aoshi’s role as Lady MacBeth during Hyakka’s performance in Act 3 of the Main Story
[A3!] Backstory - Juza Hyodo | Pair Performance: Juza with Banri Part 2
Banri: …Hey, I’ve got somethin’ to ask you.
Juza: That’s a coincidence, me too.
Banri: Could it be ‘bout the pair performance?
Juza: Yeah. I thought it’d be a good idea to have a briefin’ session.
Banri: …That’s a pretty strange opinion comin’ from you.
[Later]
Juza: …
Izumi: (They have to interchange their roles, so I wonder if they’ve changed anything about their performance.)
Juza: …I’m startin’.
Izumi: It looks like everything went well.
Juza: Yeah. It’s ‘cuz I had a briefin’ session with Settsu this time around…So I think I can show you somethin’ worthwhile.
Izumi: I’m looking forward to it!
Izumi: Are you good to go as well, Banri-kun?
Banri: No problems here.
Izumi: Then, please start.
[On Stage]
Cinderella (Juza): “An invitation to a ball from the castle of this land…?”
Cinderella: “I don’t understand why they would send an invitation like this to a single, shabby commoner like me.”
Cinderella: “They probably made a mistake while deliverin’.”
Cinderella: “…But, no matter how much I look at it, the invitation is addressed to me.”
Cinderella: “It could be a prank…but if there’s a chance of it being real, that’d be pretty troublesome.”
Cinderella: “I should confirm one more time.”
Cinderella: “…? There’s somethin’ written here.”
Cinderella: “‘I’ll be waitin’ for you at the castle.’ …That sounds really unsettlin’.”
Cinderella: “Could this be the Prince’s handwritin’? Rather than an invitation to a ball, it seems like he’s askin’ me to duel with him.”
Cinderella: “Hmph…I don’t really get it but, I’ll try goin’.”
[Later]
Prince (Banri): “You finally came, Cinderella.”
Cinderella: “I came ‘cuz some shitty Prince told me to.”
Cinderella: “Why did you write me an invitation?”
Prince: “I’ve decided. I wanna meet a strong opponent.”
Prince: “This castle’s boring. No one here has a backbone. Both the royal family and the nobles, they have pretty impressive titles but are weak on the inside.”
Prince: “So to kill some time, I wrote invitations to some commoners. I thought there might be at least one strong person among them.”
Cinderella: “You’re a pretty violent Prince, huh. Is that how you’re gonna run this country?”
Prince: “Might makes right.”
Prince: “Anyways, what I’m doin’ isn’t all that bad. If you win, I’ll give you anythin’ you want.”
Cinderella: “Hoh, so those glass slippers displayed over there are up for grabs too.”
Prince: “Huh? …Ah, those glass slippers. Yeah, of course.”
Prince: “You done yappin’? I’m itchin’ to start this fight.”
Cinderella: “Hmph…bring it.”
[Fighting]
Prince: “Gu, u…”
Cinderella: “Looks like I won.”
Prince: “Shit…I wasn’t expecting this…”
Cinderella: “As promised, gimme one of those glass slippers.”
Prince: “Wait, I haven’t lost ye—“
Cinderella: “If you can’t stand up, then that means you’ve lost…You’re a pretty interestin’ Prince.”
Cinderella: “…We can always have a rematch.”
Cinderella: “But, next time you’ve gotta bring the other glass slipper with you, Ouji-sama.*
Prince: “Tsk… can’t be helped I guess…”
Prince: “Definitely…when I see you again…next time I’ll…!”
[Off stage]
Izumi: I didn’t know that Cinderella could be this manly…!
Cinderella: I was havin’ a lot of trouble at the beginning ‘cuz I was really influenced by the original story.
Juza: But, once I figured out that I could interpret it how I wanted as long as the plot and dialogue were similar, our discussions went by pretty smoothly.
Banri: I think I kinda overdid it with the changes, though. Well, it’s impossible to expect this guy to be able to play a convincing Cinderella.
Izumi: You didn’t have to say that…
Juza: …Well, with where I stand right now, it was pretty difficult.
Banri: …Hmph.
Izumi: (Being able to listen to each other’s advice really makes it seem like they’ve grown…)
Banri: Anyways, let’s hurry up and take the picture.
Juza: …Shut it, I know.
Izumi: Alright I’m taking it, 1, 2…3.
[Takes picture]
Izumi: That was really cool. The vibe was exactly the same as your Cinderella from earlier.
Banri: Hey, quit tryna steal my spotlight.
Juza: Huh? I ain’t stealing nothin’. This is what I gotta do since I was the one who was playin’ Cinderella.
Prince: Should I beat you up again?
Juza: Hah?
Banri: Hah?
Izumi: (And I’d thought they’d grown… However they develop their skills, this is the one thing that won’t ever change.)
*王子 (おうじ) Ouji is the word for Prince in Japanese, so I used the Romanized version here to emphasize that Cinderella (Juza) used “sama” (the honorific used after the name of a high ranking person, or someone you admire) to call the Prince (Banri) “Ouji-sama” (which, he hasn’t been using sama up until this point.)
this is just one quick 5hrs thing meant to be a doodle in solidarity for a friend who's pulling for juza o)-) I didn't even thought of making timelapse
also a nice break since I've been drawing nothing but the cabbage lately-
Repost (?) of an art I did a few months ago. I think I posted a wip on my old Tumblr, but here is the finished piece! I also posted it to bsky.
Comparison between first draft & final draft below the cut!
I basically gave up for a few months cuz of uni & getting bored of the piece, but I returned to it later after some friends encouraged me to finish it. I'm so glad I did; this ended up being my first finished a3 piece, and I'm still pretty proud of it, haha
I'm actually really new to a3, which is crazy because now that I'm finally getting into it, I can see the eng fandom is kind of dead / not as abundant as it used to be. Still, I'm really glad to have found a3, and I really feel like it's a game full of love for all the characters.
LMAO didn't mean to yap so much, sorry 'bout that!
Last in line to wrap up the twelfth performances is Spring Troupe. In order to “break out of their shells” in a way that’s truly their style, Spring Troupe asks Tsuzuru to write a story that will help him break out of his own shell as a scriptwriter.
Amid all this, Citron launches a project to plant Japanese cherry blossoms in Zahra and eagerly attends a meeting with the Japanese side of the project. However, after seeing the differences in climate and examining the risks associated with planting cherry blossoms in Zahra, the Zahran officials became reluctant to move forward with the project. Citron strives for success, while the Kingdom of Zahra fears failure… With their beliefs remaining in conflict with one another, the plan comes grinding to a halt.
The rest of Spring Troupe grows worried about Citron as he fights a battle to keep the project moving forward in isolation. As Citron’s roommate, Sakuya feels frustrated that he can’t do anything to help as Citron’s workload and mood become more strained with each passing day. Nevertheless, in pursuit of his own growth and journey to find his identity as an actor, Sakuya decides to take on an audition that was recommended to him. There, he just so happens to learn of a certain kind of cherry blossom…
I still can't believe he smiles that bright (←struggles drawing expressions) (still willing to try just for him)
long time not posting here!!
I think I've been getting comfortable remaking things from scratch bc this is the second try o)-( it's scary to let a big amount of progress go, but anything to actually match the vision I had in mind
as you can see in the timelapse, I tried making details with outlined layers instead of lining them one by one. I learned it the hard way when I was working on itaru bd 😭 (also why it's still unfinished to this day) and this has saved me soo many hours
god I should finish that bd art...... I want it to be finished but the details scare me. maybe I'll go back to it in several days, it's gonna be a long weekend over here too
anyway, I can't wait for pleasant spring hehe,, harukoi has been living in my head rent free for days now & I can't wait for the full version (I do think the release schedule is a lowk unfair tho 😔)
A3! Backstage Story Translation - Chikage Utsuki SSR - Today's Star: Toujou - Part 1
this is a request by taruchikas, who also provided a video of the story! tysm!
[Violin performance ends]
[Clapping]
August: You can even play this now? You really can do anything, that's amazing.
April: … They taught us the basics long ago.
August: That's true. I pretty much sucked at it, though.
April: And that's why you were excluded from this mission.
August: Is December and my mission to infiltrate the dormitory just a distraction, then?
August: December will be happy to take it easy.
April: Anyway, there are only a few weeks left till the mission. I need to be able to play a little better than this until then…
August: You're supposed to be an orchestral apprentice, aren't you?
April: Well, to put it in plain terms, yes.
April: I may not be going as a musician, but I am a student at a music school. If I can't play well enough, people will be suspicious of me should something unexpected happen.
August: You're as earnest as ever. I can really see why you were picked for this mission.
April: … I'm going out.
August: At this hour? December will be back soon, I was thinking we'd have dinner…
April: No need. I'll just grab something on the way if I get hungry.
August: … See you later.
-
Sakuya: I'd like to discuss next month’s schedule next…
Chikage: Rehearsals for the supporting character spin-offs will probably have started by then.
Sakuya: That reminds me, the poll results were announced yesterday, weren't they?
Citron: So curious to find out how they ended!
[Door opening]
Manager: Utsuki-kuuun! I've finished the tuning~!
Itaru: A violin… Guess that means it's Toujou from the Quartet play.
Sakuya: Toujou was pretty cool!
Citron: Oh, I cannot wait!
Itaru: What will the story be like?
Chikage: I was thinking of leaving it up to Tsuzuru if possible.
Tsuzuru: Me…?
Chikage: It's not that I’ve already thrown in the towel, or that I don't care. I simply want to act out the story Tsuzuru writes.
Tsuzuru: Thank you very much. But I still wonder what would be good…
Tsuzuru: That reminds me, there was a story you and Itaru-san talked about back during the performance.
Izumi: If I'm not mistaken… It was about Toujou and Machida's time as students?
Chikage: Ah… We did talk about that, but it was just for the sake of role building.
Masumi: But you had asked Tsuzuru to come up with first names for them. And even asked him about their age and background.
Izumi: Eh, is that true?
Itaru: Well…
Chikage: We may not have had that many scenes, but because of that we had to think about fleshing out our roles ourselves.
Tsuzuru: I also found it interesting, so expanding on that and making a story out of it might seem like a good idea.
Itaru: Can people nearing their 30s even bring out the sparkle of youth…
Chikage: It'll be quite a challenge.
Tsuzuru: Ah, there's something I'd like your opinion on… Can I include a scene where Toujou plays the violin?
Tsuzuru: I actually wanted to add a scene like that back then too, after I found out that you can play the violin.
Tsuzuru: You declined back then, so that didn't happen…
Tsuzuru: Toujou is the main character this time, so I'd like to include it if possible.
Manager: Eh, you weren't planning on playing!? I got so excited when I heard that Toujou had won that I even tuned the violin…
Citron: I'd also like to see Chikage playing the violin!
Masumi: I don’t think it’s something you should limit yourself on.
Chikage: Well, as long as we do it with finger-synching. (1)
Sakuya: Chikage-san, you’d look picture-perfect even if you just stood holding a violin!
Itaru: Ah, I have no instrument playing experience whatsoever, so I’d appreciate it if I had as few performing scenes as possible, TY.
Tsuzuru: Ehh…
Izumi: Well, we can probably do something about that during the production.
Chikage: You little…
Itaru: Teehee. (2)
Chikage: You're too old for this.
Masumi: And you're gross.
Itaru: Tough crowd.
part 1 | part 2 | part 3
NOTES:
(1) pretending to play the instrument while the music plays in the background, apparently more commonly known as fingering
(2) this is てへぺろ (tehepero). he's like, winking and sticking his tongue out
A3! Spotlight Event - Spotlight: Elite Trading Company Men & Alumni & Seamstress Boys Translations
requested by taruchikas! the only (currently) translated part is elite trading company men (featuring itaru and chikage)
In-game summary:
The special MANKAI Company feature that highlights the relationships between its members!
This time, it will be focusing on members who work together in fields outside of acting.
The three pairs chosen are: Itaru and Chikage, who are both members of the Spring Troupe and coworkers under the same company, Yuki and Taichi, the two responsible for the Company's costume production, and Tsuzuru and Kazunari, who used to be junior and senior at the same high school!
These are the special and slightly nostalgic stories that connect the three pairs beyond the walls of their theater company…
this is just one quick 5hrs thing meant to be a doodle in solidarity for a friend who's pulling for juza o)-) I didn't even thought of making timelapse
also a nice break since I've been drawing nothing but the cabbage lately-
this is just one quick 5hrs thing meant to be a doodle in solidarity for a friend who's pulling for juza o)-) I didn't even thought of making timelapse
also a nice break since I've been drawing nothing but the cabbage lately-
[Masterlist ] June Bride in Sunlight — Event Translation
summary:
Mankai Company just received a play and fashion show offer from BridalFes.
The venue was once used for the romantic comedy movie that was a big hit last year, the scene that became a popular topic was taken there. A lot of fans of the movie came to visit the venue.
The organizer of the event became a fan of the Autum Troupe who were the cast of "MY WORST WEDDING", and the troupe were to participate in the event as they were looking back on the footages of the movie.
And one day, in the town. Sakyo came across Miyako, his little sister, with an unknown man, entering a jelly shop.
A3! Troupe Event: MY WORST WEDDING | Event Story Translation (10/11)
Neither Japanese nor English is my first language so please forgive me if I made mistake. However, feel free to point me out, I’d love to hear your feedbacks on the translation ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶
I recommend reading along in-game for this chapter to get a better visual for what's happening in the play!!
Translation under the cut
.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.
Andrew: “I never thought James-san would get married.”
James: “I was also going to be unmarried, but I’m worried about what people would say then.”
Grayson: “What kind of person is your partner?”
Andrew: “The three of us took a picture the other day. Here you go.”
James: “She’s younger than me but she’s a sharp person. Perfect suit for a business partner.”
Andrew: “That sounds so businesslike. But it’s not bad to have someone waiting for you at home, isn’t it.”
Grayson: “I have no idea about how people would feel when they get married. Aside from being on duty, being with someone all the time is like hell.”
James: “That’s Grayson for you.”
*shifts to Ethan’s table*
Ethan: “She is my fated partner. I was sitting next to her at the cafe, and ever since our eyes met, I knew it was what was called love at first sight.”
Noah: “She looks just like an anime character, doesn’t she.”
Ethan: “Do you want to see the picture?”
Lucas: “Ah… But that’s why you’re getting married though. The genius graduating at the top of his class despite skipping grades is still in his teens, huh.”
Ethan: “N-not only that. She also has a nice personality, and we’re even on the same wavelength!”
Noah: “Even so, I thought the president’s son should be able to charter this whole cruise ship, shouldn’t you?”
Ethan: “This time, Olivia has arranged everything for me.”
Ethan: “I told her I wasn’t too interested in helding a bachelorette party, but she said I should definitely do it. She’s such a modest person.”
Noah: “I don’t think a modest partner would book a whole floor which costs this much though.”
Lucas: Well, isn’t that great to do this once in a while? Ethan, you didn’t come out and play much when we were students.
Ethan: “It’s because studying is fun.”
Noah: “By the way, who is the SP today?” (*)
Ethan: “There’s no way I’d bring any of them on a day like this.”
Noah: “Is that so.”
Izumi: (Azami-kun’s Ethan, I can feel like he’s really in love with Olivia. It’s completely different from when we started practicing.)
Andrew: “It seems that those guys over there also came to this bachelorette party like us.”
Grayson: “They look surprisingly young though.”
James: “That boy is…”
Ethan: “Cheers.”
James: “That sounds great, Bocchan. Congratulations on your wedding engagement.”
Ethan: “?”
James: “I just happened to hear your story.”
Ethan: “Aah. Thank you.”
James: “I guess there haven’t been any articles yet about the president’s son getting engaged?”
Andrew: “Yeah, if it happened to be seen somewhere,...”
Ethan: “My father is the only one who is well-known.”
Grayson: “There even seems to be some rumours about how much of a rare genius you are that you’ll be the next president?”
James: “I’m James, the secretary for congressman Brown.”
Ethan: “Nice to meet you.”
Noah: “Could it be that you guys are also enjoying the night before the wedding?”
James: “Aah. Such a coincidence.”
Lucas: “How old are you now, James-san?”
James: “I’m 32.”
Lucas: “Normally people are getting married at around that age. Ethan’s case is too early.”
Andrew: “Well, I also got married when I was 26.”
Ethan: “Because I will never find anyone who looks like Misaki and matches my personality like this in the future!”
James: “Misaki?”
Ethan: “Do you know the Japanese anime “One Hundred Poems, One People Each Reincarnated in a Different World”? (**). Misaki is a character in that series. Do you know it?”
James: “Hm–, I think I may have heard that name.”
Ethan: “Here, you can look at this photo of her! You will see they really look alike!”
James: “Heh… I’m not sure, but are they that similar?”
James: “Hm…? You said her name was?”
Ethan: “She is Olivia.”
James: “...”
Andrew: “James-san.”
Ethan: “Is there something wrong?”
James: “No, nothing. Please enjoy the party then—”
Grayson: “This woman named Olivia, doesn’t her name and face look just like James-san’s fiancée Olivia?”
Ethan: “Eh? That’s an odd coincidence—”
James: “Maybe it’s just a random resemblance to someone.”
Grayson: “No, it’s just the hairstyle and hair color that are different, but they’re the same person. You can put it into the analysis software.”
James: “...”
Noah: “So, what does that mean?”
Lucas: “Hm—, in other words, Olivia is gonna get married with two of you at the same time?”
Ethan: “N-No way! There’s no way that Olivia would marry such an old uncle. She said she likes men younger than her.”
James: “If you say that, then my fiancée also said the same thing. She said she has no interest in someone younger.”
James: “There is no way that she would make a mistake as marrying such a child.”
Ethan: “With all due respect, I am an independent person. Isn’t it too much to say “such a child”?
Andrew: “Anyway, why don’t you two ask your fiancée directly to confirm? Maybe they are twins who live away from others.”
Grayson: “Isn’t this a marriage fraud?”
Lucas: “I thought so too.”
Ethan: “That can’t be true!”
James: “We will know right after confirming with her.”
Ethan: “That’s right. Let me make a call to Olivia—”
Ethan: “What? There is no signal.”
Noah: “We could use wireless LANs though.”
James: “This is strange…”
Andrew: “My phone can’t connect either.”
Lucas: “It was connected until a while ago.”
Grayson: “James-san, the state at the floor is nowー”
James: “Get down!”
*The power suddenly went out*
Ethan: “ーー”
Noah: “Eh!? W-What!?”
Lucas: “A power outage!?”
*Grayson and Andrew put their guns out*
*Shifts to the ship’s hold*
Andrew: “Maybe that’s a hijacking.”
James: “There are too many enemies for a normal hijacking.”
Andrew: “This is strange. There wasn’t a single customer there a while ago.”
Greyson: “Right before the power outage, customers began to move all at once. This is no doubt a corporation.”
James: “I can’t say for sure yet, but it might be better to think that everyone except us is the enemy.”
Ethan: “W-What does that mean? What are they aiming for?”
James: “We still have no idea about it. Anyway, we should think about a way to escape this ship safely for now.”
James: “I will go first. Grayson will be behind me, and Andrew will be in defence of these three.”
Grayson: “Yes sir.”
Andrew: “Yes sir.”
Lucas: “You guys all have experience in the army by any chance…?”
James: “Aah. We’re friends in the same unit.”
Noah: “How reliable!”
Ethan: “W-wait a minute. In the first place, we don’t know if those guys are on the same boat with us or not.”
Lucas: “Now is not the time to say that.”
Ethan: “Like, even Olivia’s case is not still clear yet.”
Ethan: “I can’t trust someone suddenly saying that my fiancée, who is going to get married to me tomorrow, is the same person as his fiancée.”
James: “That’s the same for me too. I don’t mind if you don’t want to follow us.”
Ethan: “ーーW-Wait a minute!”
Andrew: “Isn’t it too bad to leave the president’s son behind?”
Grayson: “Our career advancement opportunities are gonna be out of reach.”
James: “...Tsk.”
Ethan: “For now, I’ll put Olivia’s case on hold. But that doesn’t mean I completely trust you.”
James: “This is why Bocchan is so troublesome.”
Ethan: “What?”
James: “No, nothing.”
Noah: “Uhmー, by the way, can I go back to my room?”
James: “We don’t have time to break now.”
Noah: “Ah, actually I’ve brought a drone here since I was thinking of using it for some photoshoot.”
Noah: “Even if the drone can’t connect through wireless communication now, it can communicate through infrared, and it has a camera too so wouldn’t it still be useful?”
Andrew: “It may be useful to watch the enemy’s movements.”
James: “There is a possibility that the cabin is now surrounded.”
Grayson: “Then I’ll be going.”
James: “If it’s impossible after checking the situation, give up and come back here.”
Grayson: “Yes sir.”
Izumi: (As expected of the ex-militaries. Thanks to the hair makeup, they look dignified and powerful.)
*Short timeskip*
James: “How is it? Do you find something?”
Lucas: “From the time being, the information recorded on the terminal can be easily obtained though…”
Lucas: “It’s gonna take a lil’ bit of time to get the information that requires access to the headquarters' database.”
Lucas: “Anyway, I’ll share this ship’s map that is quite useful.”
Noah: “Uhmー, I’m currently looking around the ship, but it seems like it’s gradually getting farther away from the port.”
Ethan: “It was supposed to return to the port overnight as planned.”
Andrew: “Where on earth is it heading to…”
Grayson: “I’m sure it’s not a good destination.”
James: “First thing first, let’s find a lifeboat to escape from this ship.”
Ethan: “In addition, in order to communicate with others outside this ship, we should look for the signal jammers.”
Ethan: “That’s no doubt the reason why the radio waves suddenly stopped connecting.”
James: “Then, let’s split into 2 groups. Grayson, preparing for the field. Lucas, please continue to analyze here.”
James: “And Noah, lend me the drone.”
Noah: “Ahー, the operation is quite complicated so only me can handle it.”
Noah: “Since the radio waves are blocked, you can’t control it unless you’re close to the infrared.”
James: “Then you go with Andrew and secure the lifeboat.”
Noah: “It’ll be like that after all…?”
Andrew: “I will guarantee your safety as much as possible.”
Noah: “I’m looking forward to working with you…”
James: “I will go find the signal jammers.”
Ethan: “What should I do then?”
James: “Bocchan should have some tea here.”
Ethan: “ーーI’ll go with you, James-san. I’ve learned self-defense and gun shooting, so we’ll work in pairs.”
James: “Do as you wish.”
Izumi: (Their blatant hostility towards others is perfect. It’s the kind of relationship that only works because it's Azami-kun and Sakyo-san.)
*Shifts to the cabin*
James: “Stop!”
Ethan: “ーーTsk.”
James: “If you didn’t come here to be a handicap, then at least don’t get in my way.”
Ethan: “...Depending on the function of the signal jammers, there are several patterns of placement to cover the vast interior of the ship."
*James & Ethans run*
Ethan: “However, no matter which pattern is, there should always be one placed around here. It’s not that way.”
James: “Does that mean you've simulated all the patterns?”
Ethan: “It’s not that I’ve simulated all of it before. You can get it right away once you look at the map.”
James: “I see. Seems like “genius Bocchan”' isn't just for show."
Ethan: “Can you stop calling me Bocchan.”
*Short timeskips*
James: “ーーApparently, your reading is correct. It’s a bingo.”
Ethan: “Once we stop this jammer, we can at least call the police from here. Nowーー”
James: “Wait. It comes with a bonus.”
Ethan: “?”
James: “A bomb. If you touch this carelessly, the bomb will explode.”
Ethan: “If that happens, its effect on the ship willーー Don’t tell me, the other jammers also have a bomb with it?”
James: “The possibility is high. Maybe they’re planning to sink this ship.”
Ethan: “That’sーー”
James: “We will go back for now. I’m also curious about Andrew’s report.”
*Back to the ship’s hold*
Ethan: “All the lifeboats are gone?”
Lucas: “Then how are we gonna escape from this ship.”
Grayson: “That means the bombs are all bluff?”
James: “No, they didn’t look fake at all.”
Ethan: “Unless they are planning to go down with the ship, their comrades are probably supposed to come pick them up.”
Ethan: “Once they accomplish their goal, won't they contact their comrades and sink the ship to destroy all the evidence?”
Noah: “What do you mean by their goal…?”
James: “Their goal is undoubtedly one of us, or even all of us. There were no corpses around this ship, and no one was running away except us.”
Noah: “What should we do then if there is no way to escape or contact the outside?”
Lucas: “It’s an escape game for real.”
Ethan: “Not something we can joke about.”
James: “For the time being, if we can clean up all the enemies, we can spare some time until the bombs explode.”
Ethan: “Please don’t say that easily.”
James: “If Bocchan doesn’t get in the way, we can do it.”
Ethan: “If that’s the case, let me tell you thisーー I think taking control over the cockpit and heading to the port would be faster than dealing with all the enemies.”
Ethan: “Calling for backup and escaping would take time, but if we get closer to the port, we might be able to escape.”
James: “Well, it’s worth a try. Then, are you going to tag along with me again?”
Ethan: “Yes, of course. I haven’t completely believed in you yet.”
James: “Andrew, follow me. Grayson, continue to take care of this place.”
Andrew: “Yes sir.”
Grayson: “Yes sir.”
Izumi: (Noah, the robot enthusiast, and Lucas, who’s into hacking, make a great brainy team. Compared to the former militaries team, it gives a really interesting feeling.)
*Shifts to the cabin*
SP: “Ethan! Where are you! I have been hiding due to the president’s request! Are you alright!?”
Ethan: “That isーー An SP. I’ve seen his face before. What a relief, we are saved! I’m right here!”
James: “Waitーー!”
SP: “I’m glad you’re safe… Finally caught you.”
Ethan: “?”
Andrew: “ーー”
James: “Wait. Now is not the time to show your face.”
Ethan: “Let go of me! What are you going to do!?”
SP: “If you value your life, be quiet and behave.”
Ethan: “You tricked me!”
Andrew: “...”
James: “It’s okay. He didn’t shoot Ethan.”
Andrew: “Their purpose is kidnapping, isn’t it.”
James: “In that case, there is no need to involve us in this.”
Andrew: “There seems to be no doubt that Olivia is also involved.”
James: “...Leave questioning for later.”
*Shifts to the main hall*
SP: “...Contact headquarters.”
Terrorist A: “It took an unexpected effort.”
Ethan: “...”
*The phone rings*
Ethan: “!?”
SP: “Answer it.”
Ethan: “Eh? Can I?”
SP: “If you say anything thoughtless, I’ll kill you right away.”
Ethan: “...Understood.”
Ethan: “Oliviaーー Are you there?”
Olivia: “Yes. I’m sorry.”
Olivia: “I didn't intend to disturb you today, but I have something that needs to be checked about tomorrow’s wedding arrangements.”
Ethan: “That’s not the point! Nowーー”
*Sounds of bullet being loaded*
SP: “...”
Olivia: “What happens?”
Ethan: “N-No, nothing.”
Olivia: “Is that so? By the way, I just got a call from the venue, and it seems the flowers we ordered won't be arriving.”
Olivia: “White is okay, but if there has to be some mix, which one would be better, pink or red? Considering Misaki's image, maybe purple?”
Ethan: “Ah, that’s right…”
Olivia: “Ethan also thinks so? What a relief! Then, I’ll contact the staff right away.”
Ethan: “Rather than that, I want to ask you something.”
Ethan: “Do you know James? He is the secretary for congressman Brown, and he is going to have a wedding with you tomorrow…”
Olivia: “With me? Who?”
Ethan: “It’s James.”
Olivia: “What are you talking about? You’re the guy who will have a wedding with me tomorrow, Ethan. Could it be that you're starting to regret your last single night?”
Olivia: “Show your face properly tomorrow, okay? I'd never want to stand alone at the venue just by myself.”
Ethan: “Y-Yeah. I already know it.”
Olivia: “Then. Good night. I love you.”
Ethan: “ーー”
SP: “That’s fine. If you obediently listen to what I say, I won't’ take your and your friends’ lives.”
Ethan: “Really?”
SP: “However, there is 1 condition. Bring James and others to the cockpit.”
Ethan: “Eh?”
SP: “You were aiming to take control over the cockpit, weren’t you? Unfortunately, this ship is controlled from the outside.”
SP: “If you try to touch the equipment, it’ll explode.”
Ethan: “No way…”
SP: “I’ll release you, so bring James and others. If you do that, I’ll save your and your friends’ lives.”
SP: “You know the location of the cockpit right?”
Ethan: “...I know it.”
*Sounds of shooting gun”
James: “Ethan!”
*Sounds of loading bullet and shooting gun*
SP: “ーーTsk.”
*They starts to shoot guns towards others*
James: “Come here!”
Ethan: “ーー”
*Shifts to the cabin*
James: “Any injuries?”
Ethan: “I’m fine… But why…”
James: “I can’t leave the president’s son alone.”
Ethan: “...”
James: “What’s wrong?”
Ethan: Oliviaーー No, there’s nothing.”
James: “There is no doubt that woman is involved in this incident. I understand you have lingering feelings, but you need to let her go. Their goal is to kidnap you."
James: "Most likely, they plan to use this as leverage to negotiate with the president. Once they're done, they might sink this ship along with everything."
Ethan: “...”
*Shifts to the ship’s hold*
Lucas: “Welcome back. I was finally able to break into the headquarters’ database.”
Lucas: “For the time being, what seems to be useful in the current situation is the number of enemies and the wiring diagram. And here is the list of enemiesーー”
Ethan: “Thisーー”
James: “As expected, Olivia is one of them. She must have gotten close to us to gather information.”
Ethan: “That’sーー”
Noah: “W-Well, at least you found out before getting married.”
Lucas: “You may be killed the moment you know it.”
James: “What should we do now? Shall we aim for the cockpit again?”
Ethan: “The cockpit on this ship cannot be used. They said that the control is completely left to the outside.”
Ethan: “In other words, it’s impossible for the terrorists to escape unless they are picked up by their comrades. There is no point in annihilating the cockpit.”
James: “...And?”
Ethan: “They promised me to save our lives on the condition that James-san and others were handed over.”
Ethan: “If their goal is to kidnap me and leave the ship, then I'll let them achieve their goal and make the call for the pickup.”
Ethan: “ After that, we'll hijack the rescue ship. That’s the only way.”
James: “That’s fine. It’s a great strategy for Bocchan.”
*Shifts to the cockpit*
James: “? What does this mean? There is no one hereーー”
Terrorist B: “Don’t you dare to move.”
Andrew: “ーー”
James: “We are surrounded.”
SP: “Thank you, Ethan. You saved us.”
Ethan: “...”
James: “Ethan?”
Andrew: “Did you betray us?”
SP: “There are 3 people here. What about your other friend?”
Lucas: “We disagreed on betraying James-san and the others this time. We had a falling out.”
SP: “Well that’s fine. 1 student doesn't make much of a difference. Let's quickly take care of the three of them."
James: “...Didn't you notice that one of the bombs you carefully planted all over the ship is missing? If you shoot now, we will die together.”
Terrorist B: “There’s no wayーー”
Terrorist C: “That’s fine. Leaving you here would lead to the same result anyway. Contact headquarters. We're withdrawing."
SP: “Originally, we were supposed to let the son go down with the ship as well.”
SP: “Negotiations are gonna take time, so you'll be coming with us. Consider yourself lucky.”
Ethan: “In other words, James-san and others' terms didn't matter at all?”
SP: “You made things easier for us. But honestly, you were more persistent than we expected and it was troublesome.”
Announcer: “10 seconds left until the explosion.”
Terrorist B: “!?”
SP: “What the heck is this drone? Something like this wasn't part of the planー”
Terrorist C: “More than that, what on earth is the “10 seconds left until the explosion”ーー”
SP: “Don’t panic! Shoot it down!”
Ethan: “That Noah guy, even if you said you’re going to use it to get their attention, this is…”
James: “That’s enough.”
*They start shooting guns towards others*
Terrorist B: “Urgh!”
SP: “Youーー!?”
James: “You two, lie down!”
Ethan: “Y-Yes!”
Lucas: “How many times do I have to come close to dying in just one night…!”
*Shifts to the cabin*
Noah: “There are several small boats moored side by side. Only the driver is on board.”
James: “Well, they will have to carry lots of people. Alright, let’s go.”
Ethan: “What do you mean by going, how do weーー”
James: “Jump!”
Ethan: “Eh!?”
Andrew: “Hurry up!”
Noah: “Hehhhhh!”
Lucas: “How many times do I have to come close to dying in just…!”
*Shifts to the lifeboat*
James: “Who's in charge of the steering?”
Ethan: “I have the license.”
James: “Then, I’ll leave it to Bocchan.”
Andrew: “Haa… It was a hard bachelorette party.”
Grayson: “If it's a training, you should have told me earlier.”
*The bomb explodes*
Noah: “Uwah, it really exploded.”
Ethan: “That was a close call.”
Lucas: “I wonder how many times I’ve come close to dying in just one night. Please give me a break from this real life escape game.”
James: “We’re escaping right at dawn.”
Ethan: “What are you going to do with today’s ceremony?”
James: “Bocchan, what is your plan?”
Ethan: “I’m going.”
James: “I’m also going as planned.”
Lucas: “Are you out of mind?”
Noah: “You must be kidding!”
James: “Please take good care of me, groomsmen.”
Andrew: “I thought you would say that.”
Grayson: “It can’t be helped.”
Noah: “I don’t know what happens anymore!”
Lucas: “I don’t wanna die yet…”
*The phone rings*
Izumi: (From now, during an audio-only call, Ethan and James will have a quick change)
Ethan: “Are you there, Olivia?”
Olivia: “Ethan? Where areーー”
Ethan: “We’re almost at the port. The ship was delayed a bit, but it's okay. There's nothing to worry about.”
Olivia: “...Is that so?”
Ethan: “Because I’ll be on time for the ceremony.”
Olivia: “E-Ehh. Wait for me a minute.”
*Arriving at the port*
Lucas: “Why do we need to bother dressing up formal when it's just going to get dirty anyway...”
Grayson: “It seems difficult to move.”
James: “You can't show up at a sunny wedding in a wrinkled suit.”
Ethan: “It might feel better if you get it completely dirty later.”
Andrew: “You two are really a good match.”
Audiences: “!!”
Izumi: (Alright, these two’s quick change is a success! The audiences were surprised. The rest is…)
Noah: “We just need to stall until the police arrive, right?”
Noah: “I brought as many drones and robots as I could, but they're not really meant for combat against people to begin with.”
James: “That’s enough to create distraction.”
Ethan: “Sorry for making you both come all the way here.”
Noah: “It can’t be helped, right. If I’m the only one not here, they'll probably get suspicious, and if I end up being alone, that could be dangerous too."
Lucas: “So I’ll hide with Noah and support him.”
Grayson: “Let’s finish all these things soon.”
Andrew: “I’m sleep-deprived after all.”
James: “Ethan, have you prepared your vows yet?”
Ethans: “It’s all in my head.”
James: “Very good. Let’s go.”
Izumi: (Now Noah and Lucas will step back, and Taichi's quick change and makeup... We've practiced so many times, so it should be fine.)
*Shifts to the ceremony hall*
Terrorist D: “They came!”
Terrorist E: “Kill all of them except the president’s son!”
Andrew: “We've got some dangerous guests gathered here.”
Grayson: ”You should be more careful choosing who you date.”
James: “That’s painfully true.”
Terrorist D: “You’re causing us trouble!”
Ethan: “That’s my line!”
Noah: “Ready?”
Lucas: “GO!”
*The robots start intruding*
Terrorist E: “!? W-What the heck are these!?”
Terrorist D: “Damn it, I can’t see anything!”
Andrew: “It's rude to cause violence in a church.”
Terrorist E: “Urgh”
Grayson: “Guess it's perfect for a confession.”
Terrorist D: “Ughh”
Ethan: “It was supposed to be the best day of my life!”
Terrorist F: “ーーUgh”
James: “And now it has become the worst day of my life.”
Terrorist G: “Urrghーー”
Olivia: “You really came. I’ve been waiting for you.”
Ethan: “Olivia!”
Audiences: “!?!?”
Izumi: (Okay, a success! I can tell that the audiences are now gasping)
Olivia: “I love you, Ethan.”
Ethan: “Olivia, Iーー”
Olivia: “That’s why behave yourself.”
*Olivia loads the bullet*
James: “Ellude, Ethan!”
Ethan: “ーー”
Olivia: “ーー”
Olivia: “Tsk. You're really tight-lipped and overly cautious, such a boring man, James!”
James: “Who was the one saying she liked that about me.”
Ethan: “Olivia, these are all lies after allーー”
*Ethan fights against Olivia*
Olivia: “ーーUgh”
Olivia: “I didn’t know you could do something this rough, Ethan. You’re much more charming now.”
Ethan: “You’re terrible! It was! Supposed to be! My first love!”
*They start to fight against others*
Olivia: “Tch, stop shouting! This is why I can't stand kids!”
Ethan: “ーー”
James: “Well, there was at least one truth in what you said. Goodbye now.”
*James shoots Olivia*
Olivia: “ーーUrgh”
*Olivia passes out*
Ethan: “Olivia!”
James: “She hasn’t dead yet. It’s a tranquilizer gun. I guess she was trying to shoot you with that.”
Ethan: “...”
James: “Ethan, how about the vows?”
Ethan: “In sickness and in healthーー”
James: “To honor and cherish each othersーー”
Ethan: “And be faithful to others as long as we both shall liveーー”
Ethan: “There’s no way I could swear that!”
James: “Bastard.”
*They both throw away the rings*
*Shifts to the port*
James: “After all, marriage doesn’t work like business.”
Andrew: “Obviously.”
Grayson: “But I thought marriage might not be that bad.”
James: “Where in all of this can you think that way?”
Ethan: “Haa… I even thought that was my soulmate…Next time, I'll take more time to understand the person before getting married.”
*Noah and Lucas appears through video call*
Lucas: “Please do so.”
Noah: “I’ll tell you this, I’ll never go to the bachelorette party again.”
James: “Well, you should work on improving your judgment of people, Bocchan.”
Ethan: “The same to you.”
*Shifts to Mankai Stage*
Audience A: Azami-kun and Sakyo-san being buddy were so cool!
Audience B: Isn’t it!? I even did a triple take because these two are both blonde!!
Audience C: Taichi-kun’s dual role really surprised me!
Audience A: The quick change and makeup were really amazing~!
Audience B: Speaking of which, the ex-militaries team is insane. They’re so cool.
Audience C: The Ethan team gave the greatest nobility!
Azami: Thank you for coming this timeーー Thank you so much!
Sakyo: Thank you!
Sakyo’s mother: …
Miyako: Onii-chan, you were so cool~!
Sakyo: ーー.
Sakyo’s mother: Azami-kun too!
Azami: Thanks…
Azami: (To be honest, I didn’t understand what is love or true love but…) (***)
Azami: (Perhaps living with this kind of compassion and supporting each other... is what true love is)
Azami: (This, what am I thinking…)
Sakyo: Why are you giving me that look? Let’s go all out with fanservice!
Azami: Annoyingー.
Azami: (Well, it’s okay once in a while. Only once in a while)
Translator’s notes:
(*) SP stands for Security Police.
(**) I think this is a reference to the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (百人一首) - a classical Japanese anthology of 100 Japanese waka by 100 poets.
(***) Love is for 恋 (Koi) and 愛 (Ai) is True love.
A3! Troupe Event: MY WORST WEDDING | Event Story Translation (9/11)
Neither Japanese nor English is my first language so please forgive me if I made mistake. However, feel free to point me out, I’d love to hear your feedbacks on the translation ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶
Translation under the cut
.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.
Taichi: And then–– Here comes the bride!
Sakyo’s stepfather: ––
Sakyo’s mother: …How do I look?
Sakyo’s stepfather: Eh, ah, uhm, you look beautiful.
Miyako: Dad, you look like you’re floating on air seeing step-mother in a dress. Just like a highschool student who had a girlfriend for the first time.
Sakyo: Well, you’d be surprised if mother changes like this.
Banri: The bride and the groom, you two please come here––.
Sakyo’s mother: We even have the officiant?
Banri: I’m in charge of the officiant role.
Miyako: This is just a wedding photoshoot, but I want to take photos like we’re in a real wedding, so I asked if we could have the officiant.
Sakyo’s mother: Well…
Banri: Do you, Yuuichi-san, pledge to protect and tenderly care for Akemi-san in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, for better for worse? (*)
Do you promise to encourage her, to honor and cherish her, and forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?
Sakyo’s stepfather: …I do.
Banri: Do you, Akemi-san, pledge to protect and tenderly care for Yuuichi-san in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, for better for worse?
Do you promise to encourage him, to honor and cherish him, and forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?
Sakyo’s mother: I do.
Banri: Then, you may hug each other now––.
Miyako: Step-mother, congratulations!
Taichi: Congrats–!
Izumi: Congratulations!
Sakoda: Congrats to you–!
Miyaki: This is not a flower shower… But a paper crane shower!? (**)
Sakyo: That’s a tradition in Ginsenkai.
Sakoda: I folded and prepared all of them last night!
Sakyo’s mother: Oh my, it must have been tough. Thank you.
Sakoda: They’re all for the sake of Aniki’s mom, who gave birth to him, so it’s not a big deal!
Omi: The bride and the groom, can you two look here?
It’s perfect.
Then everyone, can you all line up here? The bride and the groom in the center–– That’s it.
Izumi: As expected, you’re used to these things right.
Taichi: That’s a pro for you!
Juza: It might be better for the relatives to line up at the front.
Omi: You’re right.
Azami: Then, I’m tall so I’ll stand at the back––.
Sakyo’s mother: Azami-kun will also stand here. We’ll line up together at the front.
Azami: Eh?
Omi: Then I’ll take the picture.
Sakyo’s stepfather: Somehow, it really feels like a wedding ceremony.
Sakyo’s mother: Fufu. You’re right.
Sakyo: …
*Short timeskip*
Sakyo’s mother: Azami-kun, thank you so much for today.
I’m a little reluctant at first, but I was having the happiest time. I’m sorry for having troubled you.
Azami: No, it’s not a big deal–– I’m glad you have fun.
Sakyo’s mother: Sakyo too, thank you for the filial piety.
Sakyo: I didn’t do anything. I only paid for the celebration. If you’d say thanks, then come to Miyako––.
Sakyo’s mother: You also cared about the materials of the dress and other things, didn’t you?
Sakyo: Did you spill that to her?
Azami: I just went with the flow.
Sakyo’s mother: …Actually, before your father passed away, he told me this in the patient room.
“I’m sorry that I couldn’t afford you a wedding dress to wear at our wedding ceremony. I hope you will be able to wear a wonderful dress in the future.”, he said.
At that time, I was quite angry with him because he brought up the topic of remarriage before he passed away, I didn’t want him to say something ominous––.
But then Sakyo said “I’ll wear it”. And it made me laugh.
Sakyo: …I have no memory of that.
Sakyo’s mother: Right. You were still small back then.
However, thank you for making my wish come true.
Sakyo: …Aah.
Sakyo’s mother: That’s right, since I’ve had myself dress up like this, I need to take a two shot with Hyodo-kun!
Sakyo’s stepfather: Eh!?
Sakyo’s mother: ?
Sakyo’s stepfather: W-Well, I also want to take it with you…
Sakyo’s mother: You too? It’s okay but…
Azami: …You’re loved, ma’am.
Sakyo: Aah. Step-father met my mother because of work, and it seems like he fell in love with her at first sight.
Even so, he seemed to be hesitant because it’s gonna be a second marriage, but then Miyako noticed it and encouraged him to take a step forward.
He was so excited that looked like he had butterflies in his stomach everyday, so it was obvious at a glance.
Azami: Butterflies in his stomach, huh…
*At the stage wing*
Manager: 10 minutes left before the performance starts~.
Taichi: How should I put it, after attending such a touching wedding, how can I perform a marriage fraud theme play…
Juza: It can’t be helped now.
Banri: What’s more, you’re even the one who deceives the groom.
Taichi: Ugh, ugh, I can’t believe I’ll ruin such a sacred wedding like this~… I’ll try my best~!
Omi: You’re gonna do your best huh.
Taichi: This time is a dual role so I have to get myself fired up!
Sakyo: Well, I think I need to act to look like I’m completely deceived then.
Azami: And it’s gonna be a revenge then.
Taichi: Uugh, such a brutal combination…!
Izumi: Both of you got blonde hair and you two looked like buddies.
Banri: You said you didn’t want to match with Sakyo-san, but you ended up getting your hair blonde.
Azami: Not really. I just prioritize to match with the world view and character setting
Juza: It indeed suits Ethan’s image.
Taichi: You two somehow look like parents and child too.
Banri: Sakyo-san looks old so they’re more parents-and-child-like.
Omi: This time it’s the special hair and makeup that makes him look more dignified.
Sakyo: At least just say we look like brothers.
Izumi: Azami-kun, how do you feel before your long-awaited leading performance? Do you feel nervous?
Azami: Not at all. I’m all set and all I need to do now is to act my best.
Banri: No matter how much time passes, he’s our real cocky rookie.
Juza: Ethan’s expression of love for his fiancée is gettin’ better and better, so you don’t need to worry ‘bout anything.
Azami: Perhaps it’s the impact of attending an actual wedding.
Taichi: But in the end, you’ll be betrayed by me!
Sakyo: Well then, it’s time to form the huddle. Leading man, say something.
Azami: …This time performance is packed with lots of action scenes with guns, so you’re gonna have to go all out from the first day. However, you’re not allowed to sleep without skincare after going back to the dorm.
Do as the slogan “Sleeping・Moisturizing・Skincare Lifestyle” during the run of performance…! Do y’all understand!?
Juza: Oh, understood…
Taichi: I don’t feel like doing it…!
Sakyo: The lead this time is completely a skincare demon no matter what.
Translator's note:
(*) Sakyo’s stepfather’s name is written as 祐一, and for Sakyo’s mother’s name is 明美. These two have various ways of reading so I just picked the most common one. I’ll have them edited when we have the official release.
(**) A reference to “Wish Upon a Paper Crane” SSR Card Backstage.
A3! Troupe Event - MY WORST WEDDING Event Story Translation (3/11)
Neither Japanese nor English is my first language so please forgive me if I made mistake. However, feel free to point me out, I’d love to hear your feedbacks on the translation ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶
Translation under the cut
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Azami: Persimmons and kiwis are rich in vitamin C.
Sakyo: Expensive. Grapes are on sale today.
Azami: Just a little bit is fine. Don’t be so stingy!
Sakyo: Only 10 yen, and then 20 yen. Piling up that a little bit can cost your head. One month, then one year, they’re gonna accumulate and become a larger amount and then… et cetera, et cetera–
Izumi: W-well! We will buy persimmons and kiwis at the next sale!
Azami: Tsk. Then at least do your sleeping duty properly. It won’t cost you anything.
Sakyo: … Will try my best. (*)
Izumi: Then, I’ll pay at the cash register!
*Shifts to Mankai dorm*
Izumi: Ah, that’s right. If they are rich in vitamin C, how about persimmon and kiwi curry next time?
Azami: No curry, please–.
Sakyo: No, thanks.
Izumi: You two are really in sync at times like this…
Sakyo: It seems to be edible if it’s only persimmon or kiwi curry, but you can’t put both into one.
Young girl: …
Izumi: ?
(That girl... She is looking inside Mankai dorm, I wonder if she needs something)
Sakyo: —Why are you here?
Miyako: Ah, onii-chan…!
Azami: Onii-chan?
*In the kitchen*
Izumi: I wonder if the younger sister would prefer orange juice rather than tea… Do we have any desserts here…
Azami: I brought some Monakas from my home last time. (**)
Izumi: Ah, that might help. Azami-kun, you can sit here.
Azami: It’s awkward to be over there so I’ll help you here.
Izumi: Eh? A tense atmosphere there?
Azami: Sakyo only comes home once in a while, so they’re still not close enough to talk when there are just two of them.
Izumi: I see…
*Shifts to the living room*
Izumi: Here for Sakyo-san is the Japanese tea, and for the younger sister, would you like to have orange juice?
Miyako: T-thank you.
Izumi: There are also some Monakas that Azami-kun got from his home, so if you’d like to, please feel free to have some.
Miyako: Itadakimasu…
Sakyo: …
Izumi: (Uhm, the air here is really awkward. Sakyo-san looks like he doesn’t know what to do either.)
Do you come here to meet Sakyo-san today?
Miyako: Y-yes… I need him to help me persuade my step-mother.
Izumi: Persuading?
Miyako: Actually, it seems that my step-mother didn’t have a proper wedding ceremony when she first got married and when she remarried to my dad.
But she said that she used to yearn for wearing a wedding dress back then, so I was thinking about getting her and my father a wedding photoshoot this time…
Their wedding anniversary is getting near soon.
Azami: Wedding photoshoot?
Izumi: Instead of organizing an actual ceremony or reception, in order to commemorate, the brides and the grooms will wear dresses and tuxedos for taking photos.
Miyako: I told her that this is the right time to wear a dress for commemoration. But she said that she was not young enough to wear a dress anymore…
Izumi: These days there are lots of couples celebrating their 60th birthdays, so I don’t think age really matters. (***)
Miyako: I know right!?
Azami: That reminds me Omi-san once said that he did that sort of work too, not only the pre-wedding photoshoot, but also the anniversary photoshoot for couples’ 10th wedding anniversary.
Sakyo: Did you tell step-father about this?
Miyako: Yes… But step-mother’s feelings are the most important after all…
Sakyo: That’s right…
Miyako: However, step-mother said that she used to wish to wear a dress back then… Onii-chan too, you also heard that last time, right?
Sakyo: I think mother also feels glad that you want to do this for her, but it’d be difficult to persuade her since she’s pretty stubborn.
I tried to be filial to her before, but she refused after that. She told me to spend my money more on something else.
Miyako: Step-mother is such a frugal person, isn’t she…
Sakyo: If we can convince her, I’ll pay all the expenses for the wedding anniversary celebration.
But if mother still sticks to what she wants, then even me can’t persuade her either. It can’t be helped.
Miyako: I see…
*Shifts to outdoor*
Sakyo: I’ll take you to the station.
Miyako: It’s still bright and it won’t take too long, so it’s okay.
Izumi: Please feel free to come over again anytime.
Miyako: Thank you for your treat.
Izumi: I hope that Miyako-san’s feelings can be conveyed to your step-mother as well.
Miyako: I wonder if my step-mother saying she didn’t look good in a dress is perhaps a matter of principle, that she has some reservations about her ex-husband. Like she cannot forget her ex-husband or something…
Sakyo: That won’t happen. It’s been decades since my father passed away.
And when she decided to remarry, mother also reported it in front of the Buddhist altar with a bright look on her face.
Miyako: I see… Thanks for letting me know, onii-chan. Sorry for bothering you.
Sakyo: Be careful on your way home.
*Inside the dorm*
Izumi: …What you said before, will it be alright?
Sakyo: It’s no use forcing her to receive the care she doesn’t want to. She is not someone who likes luxury things in the first place, so she won’t let anyone spend money on her…
You guys don’t need to worry ‘bout it.
Izumi: …
Azami: She is Sakyo’s mother after all, and even though we know she’s frugal, if we say it’s to commemorate, she’ll agree, won’t she.
Izumi: I heard that Sakyo-san once got refused before when trying to buy his mother an apartment. Maybe that’s why he is afraid of being refused again after persuading her.
I think Sakyo-san also really wants to be filial to his parents.
Azami: (Filial piety…)
*Shifts to Room 106*
Azami: Oi, hurry up and go to bed.
Sakyo: I still have work to do. Go to bed first.
Azami: Didn’t you say you’d sleep properly instead of buying persimmons and kiwis.
Sakyo: Tsk, you still remember that… I’ll turn off the light then.
Azami: ——Hey.
Sakyo: Hah?
Azami: ..No, nothing.
Sakyo: ?
*Flashback*
Sayuri: “Actually, Mom wanted to wear a dress too.”
*Back to present*
Azami: …
Translator’s note:
(*) He is using 善処する here, which means “I will try my best but can’t guarantee the result”. I don’t want to make the sentence too long but couldn’t think of any phrasing that can express this nuance, so I noted this.
(**) モナカ (monaka) is a type of dessert (wagashi) which is served with tea.
(***) In Japan, people celebrate their 60th birthdays, which is called “kanreki” (還暦). Kanreki is celebrated as a rebirth or re-entry into childhood.
.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.
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