Syo Kurusu (Repeat)
Translator: Nadie (Twitter: NmoniaG)
Proofreader: Raz (Twitter: agnadance)
Editor: Nov (Twitter: n0vemberninth)
Friend End — Everlasting A Tre
After receiving the principal’s advice yesterday, I have called Shinomiya-san to the backyard today.
Natsuki Shinomiya: You wanted to talk, Nanami-san? What’s the matter—could it be about Syo-chan?
Argh… Shinomiya-san is surprisingly sharp…
Haruka Nanami: Well… Yes…
It’s about the fact that Syo-kun makes my heart race when I’m with him.
Which means, his heart could also be racing when he is around me.
I briefly tell him that too much excitement isn't good for Syo-kun.
Natsuki Shinomiya: And why would that be bad?
Haruka Nanami: That’s because… it just is.
There’s no way I can tell him the reason, so I cut my answer short. Yet…
Natsuki Shinomiya: I see… Well, if it's bad, then it's bad.
Shinomiya-san simply accepts without pressing further.
Haruka Nanami: Um, Shinomiya-san… Could it be that you know about Syo-kun’s condition?
In reaction to my words, Shinomiya-san gently puts his finger on my lips—
—And smiles without uttering a single word.
Shinomiya-san… you really must have figured it out.
He has noticed it but hasn't asked about it any further.
He’s truly a kind person.
Natsuki Shinomiya: Wait, Nanami-san, so Syo-chan’s heart races when he’s with you?
His voice is kind as he asks.
Haruka Nanami: ... That… seems to be the case. But as partners, we have to practice a lot together, so…
Natsuki Shinomiya: In that case, I think we should just work it out as the three of us.
Haruka Nanami: What, the three of us?
Shinomiya-san smiles sweetly in response.
Natsuki Shinomiya: Yes, I mean, my former partner just so happened to have dropped out of the academy due to violating the school rules.
Natsuki Shinomiya: It would help me out a lot if we were to debut together.
Forming a trio for the graduation audition? That thought hasn’t crossed my mind before.
Plus, in doing so, Syo-kun and I wouldn’t be alone together anymore, so his heart wouldn’t race.
We immediately return to the dormitory and announce to Syo-kun that we should work as a trio from now on.
Haruka Nanami: With two performing on stage, there is always someone who can cover for the other in case something happens. Personally, I think it’s a great idea!
Syo Kurusu: NO WAY! Why do I need to follow up after him?!
While I personally like our idea, Syo-kun snaps back in discontent.
Natsuki Shinomiya: You would hate it that much?
Syo Kurusu: Dang right, I would! Nothing with you is ever good! Remember last time…
Natsuki Shinomiya: But… I’ve lost my partner… You are the only one I can rely on now, Syo-chan…
Shinomiya-san casts his eyes down pitifully.
Wait, but didn’t Shinomiya-san’s partner already leave last month…?
Wouldn’t someone in dire need of a new partner have reached out sooner…?
Oh, or could it be… is he… doing this for Syo-kun?
Natsuki Shinomiya: Hey, Syo-chan, do you hate me?
Shinomiya-san clenches Syo-kun’s hand and asks with teary eyes.
Syo Kurusu: Hate…? What are you talking about… Don’t look at me like that! You’re making me look like the bad guy!
Natsuki Shinomiya: But, Syo-chan, you said you’d hate being with me…
Syo Kurusu: Ah…
Haruka Nanami: I’m also begging you. Please, let’s work together as a trio!
Syo Kurusu: … AHH, FINE! Whatever, let’s just do it!
Haruka Nanami: Really?! I’m so happy!
Syo Kurusu: I get it, now stop looking at me like an abandoned puppy! And you, Natsuki, let go of my hand already! IT HURTS!
Shinomiya-san instantly lets go of Syo-kun’s hand and looks at me with a broad smile.
Ah, I knew it. Shinomiya-san persuaded Syo-kun because he is aware of his circumstances.
Haruka Nanami: Thank you so much!
Natsuki Shinomiya: Yippie! I love you, Syo-chan!
Shinomiya-san gives Syo-kun a vigorous hug.
He looks so happy while doing so. Shinomiya-san really must love Syo-kun a lot.
Syo Kurusu: Idiot—Ouch! I said it hurts! LET ME GOOO—!
Then, the three of us went to the principal to negotiate with him.
At first, he was against it, saying that there has never been a unit that won the graduation audition before.
Thankfully, Shinomiya-san didn’t give up until he persuaded the principal, thus allowing us to work as a trio.
It must be nice to have such a great friend who works so hard for you…
Syo-kun had invited me to the amusement park on our day off today.
Haruka Nanami: Um, t-thank you for inviting me today…
I can’t help but get excited. I mean, this is like a date!
Haruka Nanami: But can I ask why you invited me all of a sudden?
Syo Kurusu: Well… It’s part of a prince’s duty to entertain his servants. Plus, it’s i-important to take a break from time to time…
Syo-kun… did you notice that I was struggling with my recent composition…?
Up until recently, I just made solo songs for Syo-kun to sing, but now Shinomiya-san has to sing with him.
So I started remaking the song from scratch. I’ve been trying so hard on it, but I ended up in a slump.
Syo-kun, the fact that you noticed that makes me so happy.
Haruka Nanami: Yeah, thank you!
Syo Kurusu: C’mon, let’s go! Forget about the song for today and just enjoy yourself!
With that said, Syo-kun offers me his hand, but…
Natsuki Shinomiya: Yep!
The one who takes Syo-kun’s hand firmly is Shinomiya-san.
Syo Kurusu: Uwah! Natsuki… Where on earth did you come from…
Natsuki Shinomiya: Hehe, I can’t wait to explore the amusement park!
T-that surprised me. I haven’t noticed him this whole time… When did he…
I really can’t predict him.
Natsuki Shinomiya: Hey, Nanami-san, what should we ride first? Anything you definitely want to check out?
Syo Kurusu: Listen to what people say to you!!
Haruka Nanami: Oh, um, I would… um…
I glance at Syo-kun…
Syo Kurusu: ... Good grief, getting in the way each and every single time… Sorry, Haruka, would it be okay for him to join us?
He is complaining but still asks.
Syo-kun doesn’t seem to blame Shinomiya-san either.
Maybe Syo-kun knows that Shinomiya-san is worried about him.
Both of them seem aware of the other’s realization, so they don’t mention it. I think that’s kind of nice.
Haruka Nanami: But of course!
Natsuki Shinomiya: Hehe, it’s just more fun with the three of us.
Syo Kurusu: Speak for yourself…
Syo-kun makes a quip to which Shinomiya-san just laughs.
Those two really match. They are such good friends~
Natsuki Shinomiya: Since we’re all here, let’s hold hands! You’ll be in the middle~
Haruka Nanami: Huh? Hold hands…?
That would be a little embarrassing…
Natsuki Shinomiya: You don’t want to hold hands with Syo-chan? Then link arms with me instead.
Syo Kurusu: YOU IDIOT! That’s even worse! I really can’t take a break or let my guard down with you.
Haruka Nanami: Now, now…
As we’re causing a bit of a scene…
Hooligan: Hey, get a room already! I can’t take this anymore!
Eek… A prime example of a delinquent is staring daggers at us.
So s-scary…
Natsuki Shinomiya: I’ll handle this.
Shinomiya-san swiftly positions himself in front of the delinquent while covering me behind him.
Haruka Nanami: U-um… Shinomiya-san…
Natsuki Shinomiya: The three of us are having fun right now. May I ask you to leave us alone?
Shinomiya-san declares resolutely to the delinquent.
Hooligan: Shut up, you sissy!
Bam!
The delinquent directly hit Shinomiya-san’s face, making him fall on the spot.
Haruka Nanami: S-Shinomiya-san!
Hooligan: Hey there, Miss~ Leave that guy behind and have some fun with me instead!
He grabs my shoulder and starts pulling me.
Haruka Nanami: W-what…?
W-w-w-w-w-w-what should I do?? He even made Shinomiya-san fall, so this man must be very strong…
Is it better if I obediently follow along…?
Syo Kurusu: You… She belongs to me! Get your hands off her!
Syo-kun says and dashes towards the delinquent. And then…
Bam! Whoop! Clap!
Hooligan: Gah…
The delinquent is easily beaten up by Syo-kun.
A-amazing! Someone who has brought Shinomiya-san to the ground is now this easily…
Syo-kun really is remarkably strong.
Haruka Nanami: Wow… Syo-kun is so strong…
Syo Kurusu: This much isn’t anything special. Plus, it’s a prince’s duty to protect his servant.
Haruka Nanami: Syo-kun…
Yep, he’s so cool…
Syo Kurusu: C’mon, Natsuki, you’ve slept enough, time to wake up…!!! Woah! H-his glasses!
… It seems that the strike earlier has broken Shinomiya-san’s glasses…
Haruka Nanami: W-w-w-what do we do?
Terrible things happen when Shinomiya-san takes off his glasses…
Syo Kurusu: Yeah… What should we do…
We look at each other, at a loss as to what to do.
Not only is the frame bent, but even the lenses are shattered into tiny pieces. This isn’t something we can easily fix…
Hooligan: Ugh…
Syo Kurusu: Ah, that’s it! Let’s borrow this guy’s sunglasses and put them on Natsuki!
Haruka Nanami: What… but, those aren’t normal glasses…
Syo Kurusu: It’s close enough! He just has to wear them till we get back to the dorms, so we can get his spare glasses.
Haruka Nanami: O-okay… I’ll give it a try!
I quietly take the sunglasses from the delinquent and put them on Shinomiya-san.
… Uh… T-they don't suit him at all.
Syo Kurusu: Pff! They look so bad! And sunglasses don’t suit Natsuki at all! He looks like a delinquent boy from the 80s!
Haruka Nanami: D-don’t laugh! He might notice something’s off. Also…
I glance over at Shinomiya-san and am about to laugh, so I desperately try to hold it in.
Haruka Nanami: This isn’t Shinomiya-san’s fault, it’s the sunglasses! I’m sure there are sunglasses that would suit him… I think.
As we are trying to resist the urge to laugh, suddenly, Shinomiya-san wakes up.
Natsuki Shinomiya: ... Hn? Why is my vision so dark…?
Syo Kurusu: You’re i-imagining things! It’s nothing, I swear! Puhaha!
Haruka Nanami: Yeah! It’s just your imagination! A-at any rate, we should return home for now.
Natsuki Shinomiya: Why?
The oblivious Shinomiya-san peers at Syo-kun’s face.
Syo Kurusu: W-well, y’know… Pfft! I… I left something behind!
Natsuki Shinomiya: ... You left something?
Shinomiya-san, puzzled, tilts his head as he looks at Syo-kun, seemingly noticing Syo-kun’s suspicious behavior.
Syo Kurusu: That’s right, so move it!
Syo-kun, unable to bear this situation anymore, seizes Shinomiya-san’s hand and drags him back all the way to the dorms.
Back at the dorms, we exchange the sunglasses for a spare set of Shinomiya-san’s glasses. With that, everything has been resolved without a hitch.
Sometimes we end up in stressful situations like this. Syo-kun’s condition has calmed down, and our practice sessions go well overall.
It doesn’t take me long to finish their song soon after. And thus, the three of us take up the challenge of the graduation audition, and…
We seize the win in utter victory.
Syo Kurusu: We won! Well, I always believed that we could do it as long as you were with me!
After the graduation audition, the two of us walk to the dorms with the trophy in hand.
Haruka Nanami: Yeah, and with Shinomiya-san.
I say, but we did leave him behind because he is held up by the audience…
Oh well, he seemed to enjoy it, so it would have been rude to interrupt him. I’m sure this is for the best.
Syo Kurusu: Sigh… I guess. I’ll leave it at that for now. Also, be careful not to mention Natsuki so carelessly. If we speak of the devil, he… Agh!
Tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp!
Natsuki Shinomiya: SYO-CHAAA—N!!
Syo Kurusu: Shoot! I knew it! He already caught up to us! Haruka, let’s run!
Syo-kun seizes my hand and pulls me along as he starts running!
Haruka Nanami: What? What?
Syo Kurusu: Just run! It’ll be a pain in the butt if we get caught by Natsuki when he’s so worked up! And…
Syo Kurusu: I want to be alone with you for a bit longer!
Haruka Nanami: Huh, w-what? I can’t hear you…
Syo Kurusu: It’s nothing! Get ready, I’ll go full speed now! Hold on tight! Let’s gooo—!!
And so the three of us debut together and become employed at the Shining Agency.
FIN
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