“Honestly, how incorrigible.
There’s not even a speck of character in the name “New Years! Party Trick Exhibition.”
It’ll be a problem if we’re recognized as a ‘unit’ who engages in such foolishness so early into the new year.”
(1) “I think it’s nice and easy to understand.”
“It’s true that the name speaks for itself.
But it’s still the first DreamFes of the year. Naturally, we’ll be getting a lot of attention.
It wouldn’t just be our units, but Yumenosaki that might suffer a blow, as well.”
(2) “I think it’s nice and easy to understand.”
“....You do know it’s the first DreamFes of the year, correct?
You’re associated with the influential ‘unit,’ ‘Trickstar,’ as well as ‘Akatsuki.’
You should refrain from saying anything foolish when standing at such a high position.”
(1) “It was changed to ‘Daigakura,’ right?”
“That’s correct. It may not sound familiar, but it’s a traditional art that continues to be passed down among generations, even today.
It looks like this is your first time hearing of this.
You should take this as an opportunity to learn just what a traditional art is.”
(2) “It was changed to ‘Daigakura,’ right?”
“Right. Although it would be fine if it was only ‘Trickstar,’ this is joint event with ‘Akatsuki.’
The name ‘Daikagura’ indicates it as being a traditional art.
It’s perfectly suitable for ‘Akatsuki,’ you could say…. ♪”
Early in the New Year (2/ 3)
“....Anzu, hm? What is it? Is there something on my face?
Hm, so you’re worried about whether I’m feeling unwell?
I’m perfectly well. You have no need to worry.”
(1) “But, your eyebrows are all wrinkled.”
“R-right. That’d be because of…. This year’s kanji, or rather, slogan.
I never expected that it would be ‘START,’ which is neither a slogan nor a kanji.
I regret not encouraging for more applications if I knew it would turn out like this.”
(2) “But, your eyebrows are all wrinkled.”
“Hmph, my eyebrows are always wrinkled.
The year’s barely begun, and I’m already swamped with work for the Student Council as well as a DreamFes.
I have no time for rest at all.”
(1) “It must have been my misunderstanding, then.”
“I wouldn’t call it a misunderstanding.
What do you think of this year’s kanji…. Or slogan…. No, that’s right, either.
Since I was writing with a brush, I had assumed that it would be a kanji, so I’m just feeling a bit restless.”
(2) “It must have been my misunderstanding, then.”
“Everyone makes mistakes. No reason for concern.
Anyway…. Physically, I feel fine, but I think I may lose my mind.
Honestly, I didn’t expect to be writing an English word. How incorrigible.”
Early in the New Year (3/ 3)
“Hm, Anzu. You’re coughing. Did you catch a cold?
Hmm, I see. So you hurt your throat because of the stove.
It must be because the air is dry. That’s the drawback of using a stove.”
(1) “It’d be nice if we has an oil heater.”
“An oil heater, hm…. I’ll take it into consideration.
But there would be expenses if we were to install one.
There might be other good heating equipment out there, so keep that in mind while you bear with this for now.”
(2) “It’d be nice if we has an oil heater.”
“That’s true. The air would be cleaner with an oil heater.
However, it takes time to heat up large rooms, and the electricity bill would be quite high.
It wouldn’t be suitable to install one in a gymnasium this big.”
(1) “Is it alright if I take a throat lozenge?”
“Eating or drinking during school wide rallies is prohibited.
….But, I suppose this is a state of emergency.
That’s fine. I give you my permission.”
(2) “Is it alright if I take a throat lozenge?”
“Do you always carry throat lozenges around with you?
I can see a biscuit poking out from the pocket of your uniform.
I won’t tell you not to carry snacks with you, but don’t overdo it.”
Secret Until the Show Starts (1/ 3)
“Hm. Today’s the day of ‘Daikagura.’
As you may already know, for this time’s ‘Daikagura,’ we’ve prepared seats for guests of honor.
I won’t tell you to be sure to be on your very best behavior, but you should still be careful of what you say.”
(1) “Understood.”
“Yes, that’s a sound reply.
You’re already polite to begin with, so there should be nothing to worry about.
I expect you to continue to behave as such.”
(2) “Understood.”
“What’s gotten into you all of a sudden? There’s so need to be so stiff.
It’ll get troublesome if the guests of honor see.
Just stay put for a while.”
(1) “Affirmative.”
“Didn’t I say that I’m not asking you to act that way?
It’d be different if you’re around a guest of honor, but it’s only me.
You can speak to me as you normally do.”
(2) “Affirmative.”
“Watch it, Anzu. Your face has gone all stiff.
There’s no need to use completely formal speech. It would bea problem if you said the wrong thing, after all.
It’s fine as long as you don’t do anything that goes against common sense.”
Secret Until the Show Starts (2/ 3)
“Is it that surprising for me to ask you for a handshake?
Certainly, you might not be our opponent here,
But since I shook hands with the others, that extends to you, as well.”
(1) Hold out your hand
“Yes. I hope that you continue to grow as a ‘producer.’
Though it may not seem like it, I expect much from you.
Keep on supporting idols this year, next year, and in the future, as well.”
(2) Hold out your hand
“Ow! Why you…. Show some restraint!
Honestly, why on earth would grab someone’s hand so hard as if they wanted to crush it?
Or do you actually have some kind of grudge against me….?”
(1) Pull your hand back
“....Why are you pulling your hand back?
Hm, your hand is dirty so you can’t accept my handshake?
Hurry and go wash it, then. If you leave it like that, the costumes will get dirty, as well.”
(2) Pull your hand back
“Well, I won’t force you.
But, I can’t say it’s a very pleasant feeling, seeing you pull your hand back outright.
If you place yourself in my shoes, I think you’ll fully understand what I mean.”
Secret Until the Show Starts (3/ 3)
“You’re asking what kind of party trick ‘Akatsuki’ will be showcasing?
Didn’t anyone in ‘Trickstar’ tell you?
We’re keeping our performances a secret from each other until the show starts.”
(1) “Oh, that’s right.”
“Judging from your reaction, it seems like you had forgotten.
No, I don’t plan on giving you a long lecture.
We’re celebrating New Year’s now, so I’ll overlook it this time.”
(2) “Oh, that’s right.”
“I won’t lecture you about completely forgetting, but,
Not only are there the people involved with setting up ‘Daigakura’ here, but there are many guests of honor present, as well.
I strongly advise you to not try and spoil the program for our guests.”
(1) “Why is it a secret?”
“What would be the point of spoiling a party trick before the party?
If you understand, then look forward to seeing it once the show starts.
We’ll show you a most fascinating performance….. ♪”
(2) “Why is it a secret?”
“As the name states, it’s a ‘party’ trick.
The guests of honor are looking forward to seeing what kind of performance we’ll give.
And besides, I wouldn’t be comfortable with giving away what we’ll be doing from the start.”
Translation Notes:
*I’ve chosen to go with the translation ‘party trick’ for 隠し芸 but in Japanese, it literally means ‘hidden talent.’
“Let’s see… I don’t particularly wish for anything grand or excessive.”
Keito: …Hm? Oh, I was just thinking a bit about myself.
I wonder if I really understood the concept of marriage by doing research like this.
To be honest, I still can’t fathom how my own wedding would turn out.
Are you being arranged with a person from the temple for marriage?
What kind of wedding would you like to have?
Are you going to get married soon?
Are you being arranged with a person from the temple for marriage?
Keito: Long ago, there would be talks of arranged marriage with the temple patron’s daughter but recently, it has changed that an ordinary citizen is accepted too.
Whether it’s a romantic marriage or an arranged marriage is up to whichever they prefer.
What kind of wedding would you like to have?
Keito: Let’s see… I don’t particularly wish for anything grand or excessive.
I’m content with a simple wedding as long as it’s special to me.
Are you going to get married soon?
Keito: Well… I guess someday I will. But I have yet to imagine it.
Either way, right now I’m already struggling trying to keep up with my idol activities.
