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[A3!] Backstage Story - Juza Hyodo | Today’s Star: Chilong Part 2

Taichi: Sniff sniff….something smells good~!

Izumi: Ah, Omi-kun. Taichi-kun and the others have returned.

Omi: Perfect timing. It’s almost done.

Juza: What’s almost done…..

Taichi: Ramen! Alright, let’s sit let’s sit!

Omi: Here you go, a special ramen as a late night snack.

Juza: ….I kinda feel bad, sorry.

Omi: No worries. Making this was a good way for me to take a breather.

Taichi: C’mon c’mon Juza-san. Let’s eat!

Juza: Yeah. …..Thanks for the food.

Taichi: Thank you for the foo—d!

Juza: ….’licious.

Omi: I’m glad, I was getting a bit worried thinking that you might be overthinking too much, Juza.

Juza: Why would you…

Taichi: We heard from Ban-chan. That your behavior this morning seemed a bit odd.

Taichi: It would’ve been better if Ban-chan had just outright said it, though.

Juza: …..

Izumi: Juza-kun, you can tell us if there’s anything you’re worried about.

Juza: It’s about my chosen role of Chilong from the supportin’ character survey this time around….

Juza: Mantou Fist was an action comedy play, which was rare comin’ from us in Autumn Troupe, wasn’t it?

Izumi: That’s right.

Juza: I kinda have an emotional attachment to every role I’ve had. Of course that includes Chilong too.

Juza: So, I tried givin’ it a thought as to what kinda Chilong I wanna show the audience. ‘Cuz Tsuzuru-san told me to.

Juza: And, I feel like actin’ out a Chilong that fits the comedic vibe of Mantou Fist would be better….

Omi: So that’s what you were worried about.

Juza: ….Yeah.

Juza: So I tried recallin’ the lines from Mantou Fist one more time while watchin’ the footage of one of Summer Troupe’s performances.

Juza: I thought that if I took action, somethin’ might turn up.

Juza: But even after all that, nothin’ came to mind….

Izumi: I see. So you’re feeling troubled over whether the Chilong you want to show everyone and the Chilong everyone wants to see are different, right Juza-kun?

Juza: ….Yeah.

Juza: It’s because it’s a role that everyone specially chose for me to do. I wanna show everyone what they wanna see. But….

Omi: It’s not a bad thing to feel lost. Just goes to show how invested you are in this role, Juza.

Taichi: Exactly!

Izumi: Which sides of Chilong do you want to show everyone, Juza-kun?

Juza: That would be….Chilong’s strength, and stuff.

Izumi: Then, let’s try showing that.

Juza: But——

Taichi: Yeah yeah! If it’s something that Juza-san wants to show the fans, then they’ll definitely receive it well.

Juza: ——

Juza: ….I see, thanks.

Juza: Still, even though I said that I wanna show his strength’s, that’s gonna be kinda hard.

Juza: It’s not just ‘bout relentless, intense action, so I think there needs to be another way of presentin’ it.

Taichi: Another method….that’s pretty tough.

Omi: That’s right….I’m sure Chilong’s strength can become more apparent if he’s facing off against someone.

Juza: Against someone….

Juza: !

Juza: Omi-san, could I ask you to do me a favor? And that fox bastard as well.

Omi: …..?

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Juza Hyodo | Today’s Star: Chilong Part 1

Sky: “Hoist the sails! Weigh the anchor! Yo-sorou!” ¹

Juza: …..

Banri: …..Hey.

Juza: …..

Banri: Hey!

Juza: !

Juza: …..What do you want?

Banri: What about school?

Juza: Huh?

Banri: You’ll be in trouble if you don’t start headin’ out now. Taichi left a while ago.

Banri: You were talkin’ to Taichi about somethin’ like that too back in third period, weren't ya?

Juza: !

Juza: I need to start headin’ out….!

Banri: ….Hah.

Izum: Banri-kun, good job.

Izumi: Nevertheless, it’s unusual to see Juza-kun so flustered like that.

Banri: …..Director-chan, did you tell Hyodo about the results from that survey too?

Izumi: That survey?

Banri: The results from the supportin’ character spin-off short story project.

Banri: The survey results for the role that Hyodo’s gonna be playin’ have already been collected.

Izumi: Yeah. I’ll let Juza-kun know.

Banri: Hah….alright then. So about Summer Troupe’s performance footage….

Izumi: ?

[Later, Yosei University]

Tsuzuru: What do you want to do, Juza?

Juza: …..I haven’t decided on what I wanna do yet. Sorry.

Tsuzuru: Haha, so that’s what you’re so worked up about.

Tsuzuru: Right…. So you suddenly have to play Chilong again. Maybe you should think about what kind of Chilong you want to show to the audience.

Juza: But——

Tsuzuru: ….oh, crap. My next lecture’s about to start.

Tsuzuru: Feel free to let me know whenever you’ve decided on what you wanna request for your spin off story.

Juza: ‘k.

[Tsuzuru leaves]

Juza: ….Hah.

Tenma: Hm? Isn’t that Juza-san sitting over there?

Taichi: Oh! Perfect timing! Juza-sa~n, let’s go home together!

Juza: …..

Taichi: Juza-san….? He left without realizing that I called out to him.

Tenma: Maybe he was lost in thought.

[Notification sound]

Tenma: Isn’t that your phone, Taichi?

Taichi: You’re right. Um, what is it what is it….?

Taichi: …..

[Later, practice room]

Juza: “You’ve come again. You’re a pretty persistent fella.”

Juza: “Are you startin’ to understand? You guys will never be able to win against me for all of eternity. If you wanna hold a grudge, then blame your own weakness.”

Juza: …..

Taichi: “Take this, Tai Chi Lamian Fist!”

Juza: !?

Taichi: I knew you’d be here~! If I knew you were doing voluntary practice, then I’d come to help too.

Juza: Nah…

Taichi: So….what’s wrong?

Juza: …..

Taichi: Ki-dding, I was tryna copy Ban-chan! But, it seems like you’ve definitely hit some kinda dead end, Juza-san.

Taichi: I was just like that, so I get it. You and Ban-chan reached out and helped me a ton during that time, remember?

Taichi: So this time around it’s our turn to help you! Tell us about whatever you want.

Juza: …..

Taichi: Ah, right. You’ve been practicing here this whole time, right Juza-san? Aren’t you hungry?

Juza: Hungry…

Juza: ……

Taichi: Ahaha, looks like your stomach replied! Hey, let’s go have a late night snack!

Taichi: And from A-chan, shhh! Keep this a secret. If we’re discovered, he’ll definitely get really mad! Hehe.

Juza: …..Yeah.

Notes:

Yosorou is a ship command which means to straighten the ship. After giving a steering instruction, the captain issues this command to tell the helmsman to straighten the ship in the direction it is facing (TL Credits: NIDS on Yaycupcake)

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[A3!] Backstage Story - Juza Hyodo | Today’s Star: Chilong Part 3

Juza: ….Fuu….

Omi: That’s a nice expression you have on there, Juza.

Banri: Doesn’t seem any different than usual.

Omi: You’re very honest, seriously.

Banri: Shut it.

Banri: ….Well, it’s a good thing they were able to reach an agreement that this guy’s good with.

Omi: …..

Banri: Otherwise it would’ve been difficult to keep up. Anyways, he should be more grateful.

Omi: Haha.

Izumi: Juza-kun, are you ready?

Juza: ….Yeah.

Izumi: Go out there and let loose as much as you’d like.

Juza: ‘k.

[On Stage]

Izumi: (Some time after Chan and Yun retrieve the Mantou Fist scroll from Chilong…)

Chilong: “….I’m bored.”

Chilong: “I’ve obtained hundreds of secret techniques, and have taken control of this entire region. When it comes to things to do——“

[Later]

Hooligan A: “Ha, I ain’t know how strong Chilong really is, but I’ll ¹ be the one to bring ‘em down. Once I do that, this place’ll be all mine!”

Hooligan B: “Come on, hurry up and get out here!”

Shin: “Haa-a, dojo challengers and reckless punks seem to never get tired of it, day in and day out….y’all have hella free time.”

Shin: “Small fries like you don’t stand a chance facin’ off against Chilong. Go home already! Haaaa!”

[Kicks]

Hooligan C: “Oof!”

Hooligan D: “Why you! Don’t fuck with me! Eat this!”

Shin: “Hu, p. Ha!”

[Fighting]

Hooligan E: “Hiyah!”

[More fighting]

Shin: “Tsk….theres a lot of ‘em…..!”

Izumi: (Just as Shin is facing off against the punks, Chilong makes an appearance.)

Chilong: “——“

[Fighting]

Hooligan A: “GYAAA!”

Chilong: “Haa!”

[Fighting]

Hooligan B: “OOF!”

Hooligan C: “S-strong….gu”

Izumi: (As Chilong uses secret technique after secret technique, the hooligan’s are getting beaten to a pulp….)

Shin: “That’s pretty impressive.”

Chilong: “Humph!”

[Fighting]

Shin: “Whoa!?”

Shin: “Haa!? Hey, what the fuck are you doin’? You’re fightin’ the wrong guy, are you drunk or somethin’!?”

Chilong: “I can’t even warm up properly against those punks. I’m gettin’ kinda rusty, so spar with me.”

[Fighting]

Shin: “Ugh. What the fuck do you think you’re doin’ you punk!”

[Later]

Shin: “Haa….Haa….”

Chilong: “…..I’m hungry.”

Shin: “Haa, haa…..don’t fuck with me….just how much do you march to the beat of your own drum…”

Subordinate: “I placed an order a while ago, so I think our lunch will be comin’ soon.”

Chilong: “I see.”

Subordinate: “Speak of the devil.”

Han: “Um…”

Izumi: (Seeming somewhat uneasy, appears Han. The subordinate ordered a ramen set for home delivery from Han’s shop.)

Han: “It really was a home delivery for Chilong’s place….Well, I guess the customer doesn’t make a difference.”

Han: “…..Sorry for the wait. Your order has arrived.”

Chilong: “Ok.”

Han: “….For better or for worse, It seems like Chilong doesn’t remember me…..Honestly, I’m having mixed feelings….”

Subordinate: “Somethin’ wrong? Get up here already.”

Han: “Ah, sorry about that. Umm, then I’ll leave your delivery here. Thank you very much.”

Izumi: (Han drops off the ramen, and leaves as quickly as he can.)

Chilong: “The guy who dropped off the ramen, I feel like I remember him, or not…..”

Chilong: “Well whatever, more importantly the food’s here.”

Chilong: “Mmm…..it’s delicious.”

Chilong: “Nom nom nom….”

Chilong: “Ramen huh….Come to think of it, there were some brats who had the nerve to challenge me a while back….”

Chilong: “They were talkin’ about some “Tai Chi Lamian Fist.”

Chilong: “Tai Chi Lamian Fist. The secret technique that defeated me….a technique, that I don’t know yet….”

[Later]

Han: “Fuu, the busy lunch rush has finally died down, I’ve reached a good stopping point.”

Han: “Ah, welcome in—“

Chilong: “Is this the place those guys trained from?”

Han: “Chilong!? Why’re you here….”

Chilong: “Seems like you know of me. Then this conversation will be quick.”

Chilong: “The secret technique you taught those two brats, hand over the scroll for the Tai Chi Lamian Fist.”

Han: “Eh!? Lamian Fist…..”

Han: “ For starters, that was just something that the Old Master was blabbing about…..”

Chilong: “The fuck are you mumblin’ to yourself ‘bout.”

Han: “Well anyways, the scroll you’re talking about isn’t exactly something impressive.”

Chilong: “The fuck?”

Han: “I’m saying that the new technique or power you want….is something you’ll have to go through me to get.”

Chilong: “Oh…”

Chilong: “I’ve remembered. I met you about 5 years ago at some random dojo.”

Han: “It’s an honor that you seem to have remembered me. But I’ve changed since then.”

Han: “Since I parted ways with the dojo I’ve opened a ramen shop, and have continued to improve my skills through training.”

Chilong: “I see. Seems like you’ve been havin’ a bunch of fun this whole time.”

[Later]

Izumi: Ah Juza-kun, sorry for calling you over all of a sudden.

Juza: Nah, need somethin’ from me?

Izumi: Some letters have come for you in the mail, Juza-kun.

Juza: !

Izumi: Try giving them a read.

Letter A: “I watched your performance. You were extremely super cool! I came to love both Chilong and you even more!”

Letter B: “Chilong’s fierce yet somewhat amused expression in the moment when he was facing his opponent…..was so hot!”

Letter C: “Chilong’s constant strive for power is so cool and moves my heart!”

Juza: …..

Izumi: What do they say? ….I feel like I know even without you telling me.

Juza: …..Yeah.

Notes:

He uses 俺様(おれさま) Oresama here, which is a very arrogant way to refer to oneself

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