Izumi: Aren’t you acting a bit too pretentious right at the start? It’s just like Tenshouin to act all suspicious though.
Eichi: Fufu. It’s just my own type of service. I thought it’d be fun to recreate the way I met Anzu-chan. That fits with the theme of the show, right?`
Kaoru: My first meeting with Anzu-chan… That’s something I don’t really wanna think of. It’s a part of my dark past.
Izumi: You just chased Anzu around right?
Kaoru: I only called out to her when I saw her, I didn’t chase her… Well, I don’t wanna hear anything about chasing someone around from you, Senacchi.
Izumi: Hah? Look, Yuu-kun and I mutually love each other, so I wasn’t chasing anyone around, got it?
Keito: Hakaze didn’t even mention Yuuki’s name though? Glad to know you're at least a little bit aware.
Madara: Anzu-san used to be pretty wary of Kaoru-san, so she hid behind me once to avoid him.
Do you remember that, Anzu-san? …Yes yes, I’m talking about that time we played billiards[1] together. Mama’s glad you remembered that ☆
Keito: Billiards? I wasn’t aware you had a hobby like that, Anzu.
Eichi: … You said “I’m not good at it enough to call it a hobby”? There’s no such thing as being good or bad at a hobby.
Alright. Then, how about we play a game after we finish recording? If you beat me, I’ll buy you anything you want…♪
Chiaki: I’d love to join! I never played billiards before, but I always wanted to try…☆
Kaoru: Ahaha, one of Moricchi’s charm points is that he can manage to squeeze himself into the smallest of gaps～
Izumi: You're acting all adult like just standing on the sidelines like that. Are you going to join them? You look like someone who’d be good at billiards.
Kaoru: As a matter of fact, I am good at it. Then, let me join in and show off a bit♪
Chiaki: Haha, this reminds me of that time we all went to the arcade together after school[2]…☆
Shu: I remember that very well. I had no choice but to join you all when Tenshouin threatened me by saying, “If you don’t come with us, I’ll blow up Mademoiselle♪”
…But I will say that it was a good memory of mine, since I was able to spend my time like a regular student would.
[TRANSLATION] Double-Headed Style! Dragon's Head - Directory
Starpro and Rhylink are rumored to be at odds with each other in a weekly magazine. As the rift between fans deepen, Tetora and Kuro plan an event to resolve the situation.
♡ Writer: Nishioka Maiko (西岡麻衣子) with Akira (日日日)
♡ Released date: March 31st, 2024 [!! Era]
♡ Characters: Tetora, Kuro, Tomoya, Eichi, Hiiro, Adonis, Koga
Kaoru is asked to do a gravure photoshoot for a bridal feature. Kaoru, being inexperienced, feels a bit reluctant about it. Izumi helps him out, but they run into trouble while filming...
Chiaki: Hmm~… Not here, huh. This is where the last clue leads to, though…
There’s only 15 minutes left too… I wonder how the other teams are doing? It’s hard to tell if we’re doing better or worse since the treasure map is different for each team.
Eichi: There would be an announcement if someone finished already, so I don’t think anyone found the treasure yet.
Chiaki: What!? Then we have to hurry up and find it before anyone else does! Let’s look again!
Eichi: Okayーー
Woah…!
Chiaki: ! Tenshouin, you’re staggering! Are you okay?
Ah, now that I think about it… We’ve been moving a lot… All day, we’ve been swimming, treasure hunting, and just overall using our bodies a lot.
I wonder if it’d be fine if we took a little rest…?
Eichi: I wasn’t staggering. I just tripped over a small step.
Don’t make that kind of face. It’s different from last year. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been getting a lot better. My physical condition seems to be really stable right now.
Just because you were able to get healthier now doesn’t mean you need to treat me like I’m still the same sickly kid as before.
Chiaki: What are you talking about? You and I are the same, aren’t we?
I wasn’t treating you like that because I think I’m better than you, much less because I pity you either. It’s because I understand what it’s like. I’m just concerned as someone who’s been in that position before. I’m concerned because I’m your friend.
Eichi: ………
That’s all the more reason not to worry. That is, if you really do understand what it’s like.
Chiaki: Is that so? I guess I’m easy to worry. Other people say the same thing too. That I’m good-natured or something? It’s hard for me to not worry.
Alright then, let’s continue the treasure hunt! Because we could still come out first!
Eichi: Yes, let’s. Since we are participating, aiming for 1st place is the only way to go. Winning is what’s fun about games.
Chiaki: Okay! Then, let’s go check out those bushes over there!
Eichi: I’ll help you look too.
…Hm. It doesn’t seem to be around here.
Chiaki: Yeah, same for me…
Eichi: (Just where in the world is that treasure? I know I said I’d help out with looking in the bushes, but I don’t think they would hide it in a place like this.)
Chiaki: Say, Tenshouin~
Eichi: What is it? Actually, you’ve been talking a lot since the beginning, haven’t you Chiaki? If you want to find the treasure, it’s best to move your hands more than your mouth.
Chiaki: It’s fine! I’m still searching thoroughly. This is like… a chat while searching.
See, it’s not fun to search silently without talking to each other at all, right? It’s a timed event, after all.
Eichi: Well, I guess I don’t see the harm in it. Then? What is it?
Chiaki: Do you remember the promise we made that long summer ago?
Eichi: ………
What promise are you talking about? I don’t remember anything like that.
Chiaki: I see. If you don’t remember, it’s okay.
Alright! I finished checking the bushes, but I can’t find anything. I wonder where the treasure really is?
Let’s look on the other sideーー Uwah!?
(Oh no! I slipped! I’m gonna fall into the poolー!?)
Eichi: Chi-Chiaki! Wah!?
Chiaki: Cough cough… Fuah!
Eichi: Fuah…!
Chiaki: Haーー HAHAHAH! That shocked me! I accidentally slipped! HAHAHAH!
Eichi: Hah… Seriously. It was not funny, Chiaki. I got dragged into the pool too.
Chiaki: Haha, sorry. You suddenly held out your hand, so I pulled on it and accidentally took you down with me! … Hm?
Hey, Tenshouin. There’s a box that fell down. Was that always there?
Eichi: Eh? Whereーー Ah, you’re right.
When I was trying to help you earlier, I grabbed something like a string that was on the wall without thinking. Maybe it fell out when I pulled the string…?
Chiaki: Then, is that the pirate’s treasure!?
Eichi: Um… Umph, there. Since it’s called a pirate’s treasure, I was expecting something bigger. But it seems to be pretty small.
Eichi: Yes. This does seem like it’s meant to be the pirate’s treasure.
Chiaki: ! You, you did it, Tenshouin! There wasn’t an announcement yet either, so we must be the first ones who found it!
Eichi: Fufu. You’re right. I can’t believe it’s really…
Location: In front of the train station
Chiaki: Ah~. Today was super fun~ ♪
Eichi: It was. I truly never thought the day would come.
Chiaki: ………
Chiaki: I knew it. You really do remember that promise, right? You’re not an honest guy, are you.
Chiaki: That promise we made on that summer, long ago… “I promise that when we get healthier, we can go to the pool together as friends! Because, that’s the kind of future we’ll have!” is what we said.
Eichi: ………
Chiaki: Jeez. Why’d you have to go and say you didn’t remember it at all? It took a lot of courage to ask, you know! I felt so empty, thinking I was the only one who remembered something like that.
Eichi: Fufu, it was embarrassing to admit… That I kept such a small promise from the past so close to my heart. It felt childish.
Chiaki: I thought it was weird… I mean, you were the one who invited us. Plus, the pool looked pretty busy from what I was seeing.
At least, it felt like it was different than what you were telling us.
So, I thought about it and reached several different conclusions, but in the end, I think you just wanted to enjoy being able to go to the pool with your friends.
――Am I right?
Eichi: …Chiaki. You really didn’t have to go on with some detailed explanation for my actions.
Especially when it was obvious that I wanted to hide those feelings. That’s not being honest, it’s being insensitive.
Leo: HE~Y! You guys are too slow! What is taking you so long!?
Kaoru: I was just talking to Tsukinaga-kun, and we were wondering if you guys wanted to stop by a café on the way back home~?
Leo: Right! We’re going to leave you~! If you guys are too late, I’m gonna eat everything you order!
Eichi: Aah, sorry about that. We’re coming.
Chiaki: What were you saying, Tenshouin?
You’re not the only one who wanted to see this scene… this kind of future. I also wished for it.
That pinky promise we made in that hospital room belongs to both you and meーー the ones who shared it. Right?
Eichi: … I see. That’s right… That’s why I shouldn’t have to hide what’s hidden in my heart from you, correct? Ever since then, you’ve been my kindred soul.
Chiaki: Yeah, exactly!
Now, let’s go, Tenshouin! We shouldn’t make our friends wait on us any longer!
Chiaki: Good morning ☆ Sorry, I’m a bit late…! I was still looking for my swimsuitーー
Leo: Uchuu~☆ I also couldn’t find my swimsuit. It’s been a while since I pulled it out huh! I’m glad there isn’t mold!
Eichi: Hello, Chiaki. Good morning. It’s good weather for the pool today. Well, it’s not like it matters since it’s an indoor pool.
Chiaki: ……
Eichi: ? What’s wrong, Chiaki? You have a really lost expression.
Chiaki: Hey, Tenshouin…
Eichi: Mm? What’s the matter?
Chiaki: ……No, it’s nothing.
Eichi: ? Are you sure you’re okay? I mean, it’s a bit too early to be worn down by the summer heat, but…
Chiaki: Sorry! I’m fine. Then, let’s get going! I’m super excited ☆
Location: Aquaria Park (Slides)
Chiaki: Woaaaah~! The glistening surface of the water! The shining sun! The straight palm trees!
As I thought, I just get so much more excited when I’m actually here! It’s been years since I’ve been able to play in a pool area like this! I’m getting fired up~!
Kaoru: Literally~. It’s been so long since I’ve been to a pool outside of the school ♪ I know I like the ocean a lot more, but the pool is nice from time to time~
Leo: Fuu, haaah… this smell is stimulating all 5 of my senses~ Inspiration has come! Now then, please listen to “The Chlorine Song”!
Eichi: Hey now, can you stop singing weird songs? You’re going to get unwanted attention like that.
Leo: Hey, just which songs are you calling weird!? Any songs I create are always on the level of a global masterpiece!
Chiaki: Now, now… Oh yeah, Tenshouin. The test play event… Umm, was it the treasure hunt? When does that start?
Eichi: Ah yeah. The event starts in the afternoon, don’t worry about it right now. You can play however you like.
Chiaki: Hmm really? Then, where should we start…
Kaoru: Umm… Right now, there are 4 areas I can see in Aquaria Park.
First, over there is the sailboat area. Ah, it looks like the treasure hunt event will be held at that area.
Then, the wave pool area is next to the resort. And that leaves, over there, which is the waterslide area.
Tenshouin-kun, you’re the manager of this place yeah? Which area would you recommend?
Eichi: Hmm… It’s true that I’m the manager, but… I haven’t really been here myself. I don’t know anything about the areas; it’s all new to me.
Chiaki: Then, I have a request! How about that eye-catching waterslide!? I want to experience something thrilling that represents summer ☆
Leo: Oh! Nice! I agree!
Kaoru: Well yeah, that’s like the king in the overview of this place. Then, let’s go to the waterslide area first.
Chiaki: Alright, let’s have as much fun as we can!
Leo: Wahaha. We’re pretty high up huh~? It didn’t seem this high when looked at it from the bottom.
Ah. The people below are waving! HEELLOOOOO! ☆
Kaoru: Moricchi, Tenshouin. Here, an inner tube.
Eichi: An inner tube…
Chiaki: Ah. You’re wondering why you got handed an inner tube right? I get it! I to~tally get you! I didn’t know why I got handed one for the first time too!
Alright! I’ll show you how to use it ☆ First, you get on top of the inner tube like thisーー
Eichi: Hey, how do I use this, Hakaze?
Kaoru: Oh uh, just get on top of it I guess? I think I heard that the buoyancy of the inner tube makes it go faster or something? I don’t know much about it though…
Chiaki: Tenshouin, that was cruel!? It feels awful to demonstrate to no one!
Eichi: Well, I was bothered by how you were acting like you were better than me since you knew everything. It was annoying.
Chiaki: Uuu… Isn’t that fine? I really did know how to use one…
Kaoru: Right right, that’s enough chit chat. You’re holding up the line, so let’s keep it moving guys~
Chiaki: Ah, that’s right. Sorry, sorry.
Chiaki: ………
Kaoru: Mm? Moricchi, what’s wrong? You’re just staring at the inner tube y’know~?
Chiaki: Hakaze. When I was a kid, there was this anime I really loved to watch.
In the anime, the main character was in an aircraft, and he got launched out from the control center like he was Superman… That scene was so cool~♪
Kaoru: Huh~. Then?
Chiaki: I’m wondering if I could recreate that anime scene on the waterslide? Am I allowed to lay down on my stomach when I’m going down the slide?
Kaoru: Ehh? Stop it, Moricchi. I don’t want people looking at us like we’re elementary schoolers.
Chiaki: Yeah, I knew it. It looks like a no go~ But it’s such a good opportunity though…
…Huh? But Tsukinaga is on his stomach and he’s about to go down… Is that fine?
Leo: ♪～
Kaoru: Eh!? W-Wait Tsukinaga-kun!? Stop! Don’t do it~!
Chiaki: Ahaha. Poor Hakaze has it rough huh!
Eichi: Chiaki, the staff is calling you. I think it’s your turn, isn’t it?
Chiaki: Ah! Yes yes, I’m coming!
Oh!? If I’m not careful, the inner tube will float away with the water… Umm, I have to be extra careful to keep it still and just get on, and…
There! All ready now!
Haha ♪ It feels just like sitting in the cockpit in a robot anime~ I can feel my heart racing!
