Phantom Airship - Prologue
Location: ??? Characters: Sora, Natsume, Tsumugi & Mayoi Season: Winter Writer: Seitarou Kino & Akira
TL Note:
Red and white manju are Japanese rice cakes filled with red bean paste.
Mayoi: ............
Mmm... Wait, where am I...?
Err, is this the jungle? Speaking of jungles, the "Hokkaido Jungle" that "Trickstar" is trapped in is rather vivid in my memory.
Could it be that I've also been taken there..?
No, no! That wouldn't make sense at all! I may be timid but I haven't committed any crimes that would warrant being brought to the jungle...!
This must be some sort of bad prank. If someone is watching from somewhere, please let me out!
............
Uuu. There isn't any response... Which means this may not be a prank...?
I lost my composure there but "SS" has ended, so there wouldn't be a need to kidnap me, would there?
Ow, ow, ow. Maybe I hit my head somewhere, but I've got a headache. Perhaps that's also why my memories seem to be hazy.
In any case, I shouldn't sit here twiddling my thumbs. I should search the area to see if anyone is nearby.
...Hm? What is this large shadow?
*Thud! Thud!*
(Eeek...! A-A monster? A creature covered in scales just passed by...!)
(Is this a dream? Or is this reality? Just what on earth is going on...?)
(I’m starting to remember now.)
(A forest that spreads far and wide. Large creatures I've never seen before roam the area. This strange “unrealistic world" is...)
The Phantom… Airship…
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ< A few hours earlier. One day in the beginning of January. >
Mayoi: Ahh... I wish I was dead! I want to disappearrrrr!
I'm not someone worthy of being acknowledged. I'm simply a foolish and repulsive “freak” wearing the skin of an ordinary human…!
You must be far too simple-minded to want to ask for my help, Anzu-san. I’m sure you’ll just be disappointed when you see how I perform in reality.
Uuu… My self-hatred is making me dizzy.
This is the perfect time to take a look at the secret photo I’ve obtained recently… There is a nutrient one can gain from looking at adorable and pure children!
Ahh, the “Branco” performance…! How lovely they look!
The others are following Aira-san and performing in such a sparkling manner. It really is a feast for the eyes, ehehe, ehehehehe…♪
Sora: HaHa~! *Tackles Mayoi*
Mayoi: Whaa!? W-W-W-What is it!?
This is a secret room that hardly anyone knows about. I swear I had it locked as well…!
Sora: HiHi~ Happy New Year, Dark Onii-san!
We haven’t seen each other since “SS”. huh~? How have you been doing?
Mayoi: S-Sora-san… Why are you here?
Sora: ? Should Sora have knocked?
Senpai told Sora the password to the digital lock. He said he told Sora so Sora can talk to Dark Onii-san wherever Sora wanted to.
So, Dark Onii-san, please have a chat with Sora!
The venue was bustling during “SS” so even though we were in the same “Red Team”, we didn’t have the chance to speak with each other. And Sora wants to hear what “ALKALOID” has been up to recently too~♪
Mayoi: Y-You’re oddly quite aggressive. It’s all too bright for me…!
I don’t mind chatting with you, but how about we do so at a cafe or restaurant instead of this lonesome place?
Sora: Why’s that? It’s quiet here so Sora thinks it’s perfect for a chat, though?
Mayoi: Ugh… I can’t help but agree when I see your beautiful eyes.
In any case, this isn’t a good place to chat. It’s a secret room no one should be entering. It would inconvenience you if my shame were to surface…!
Natsume: HmM. I was wondering what you were up tO, but you took the photo without my permission, I sEE?
Mayoi: Eek! Y-You’re here too, Natsume-san!?
Natsume: HeHE. I entered while you were distracted by SoRA.
It’s not just us two – Senpai is here tOO. I’d be happy if you’d give us a warm welcoME.
Tsumugi: Hello, Ayase-kun~
Your performance with “Crazy:B” at the “SS” main battle was a sight to behold.
In truth, I had wanted to tell you right away, but everything was quite busy that day.
Ah, come to think of it. As a New Year’s gift, I’ve brought leftover catering from “SS”. Please have some red and white manju[*] ♪
Mayoi: No, thank you. Uh, umm…
Do you all have some sort of business with me? All three members of “Switch” are here. Are the magicians here to exterminate the freak…!?
Natsume: Your imagination is too extreME.
To tell the truth, we have a job that’s perfect for you – someone who doesn’t have a lot of self-confidenCE.
We’d like to invite “ALKALOID” to the “Phantom Airship”. Will you help us oUT?
Mayoi: The “Phantom Airship”...? What’s that?
Sora: You’ll see when you come! But Sora can guarantee you won’t be disappointed~
Please believe in us “Switch”! We’ll definitely use our “happy magic” to turn you into a warm “colour”, Dark Onii-san ☆ Mayoi: Okay? I don’t understand a thing, but all right, I suppose…?
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