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whisperscrawls) wrote2020-09-29 03:53 am
whisperscrawls) wrote2020-09-29 03:53 am
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Troublemakers: 28 - Senior
EN Proofreading: honeyspades
Tatsumi: Oh my. Despite it being summer vacation soon... no, because of that, there is quite an incredible amount of people here. I think it is just lovely how energetic everyone is.
Mayoi: I-I’m terrible with crowds... It’s been quite a while since I used an elevator normally, so I’m a bit anxious as well...
Tatsumi: Fufu... Mayoi-san, why do you primarily use the ceiling vents for travel? Do you have something like agoraphobia?
Mayoi: No, rather, just like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, I am quite fond of tall pla—
Oh, you said agoraphobia, not acrophobia. How do I say this... I’ve used them since I was young, so I’m used to it.
Tatsumi: That makes sense. Habits are like moles, inerasable things scattered about one’s being. I myself have a tendency to subconsciously make the sign of a cross with my hand at times.
Anyway... I was planning to head to the Starmony Dormitory after this, but what about you, Mayoi-san?
Mayoi: Ah, I’m going with you. I’ve already finished my task, so...
Granted, my house is hidden away, so it was not as if I had to be in any rush to conceal it... but it is too late to consider that now.
Tatsumi: Hm... Mayoi-san, where do you live? You told me yesterday that you were born and raised in the vicinity of where the ES building stands now, I believe?
Mayoi: It is underground... a damp, wet place within the filthy depths of darkness that suits me perfectly.
They have recently been expanding underground in order to build stages for lives and the such, which makes me feel small...
And as part of the shared responsibility ALKALOID has towards yesterday’s... incident... or whatever that was... I had to give up a bit more of my land underground to ES...
Ah, um, I’m certainly not saying it was a bother to do so, and I am glad to have been able to be of any help at all, but... it is a tad upsetting.
Tatsumi: Ah, so that’s how it was?
Mayoi: ...? What are you referring to?
Tatsumi: It seems the dots connected without me having to act. To tell you the truth, I was called in earlier today to meet with the agency... or rather, with Eichi-san.
There, I was told to give something like a report on yesterday’s incident.
Mayoi: W-Why just you? I wasn’t summoned...?
Tatsumi: Ah, well... I ended up being the first to receive the summons, so I said, “I can handle this on my own,” and that was that.
While the other two have been busy spending all their youthful energy on moving in, I thought that it would be best for me to do something I’m more suited for.
I am the oldest among us “underachievers”. I am suitable for handling things such as troublesome procedures and adult conversations.
I am really just taking advantage of the skills that I gained from previous experiences I have had and connections I have made.
I am already basically finished as an idol. But in case of an emergency, I can use my body as a shield to protect the children.
Mayoi: F-Finished... It’s not over yet; going by what we were sent on HoldHands, we still have a chance to rise from the brink.
Tatsumi: Ooh. So you are able to use this “hold hands” application, Mayoi-san?
I know that I must grow to be able to use such a device as well, but despite intensively referencing the user manual packaged with the “smart phone”, it is still quite difficult for me to use...
Mayoi: I-I’m good with my hands... or rather, I like complex technology...
...Though smartphones are made so that anyone can learn to use them easily.
Tatsumi: Indeed... both the elders and children who visit our church do say that.
I have managed to learn some things, though; “app lee cations” are very useful creations. It seems that one can take notes, make numerical calculations, and even measure one’s weight using them.
Mayoi: Ufufu, the way you speak really does show just how bad with technology you are... It is unexpected to me that even someone like you may have such weaknesses.
Tatsumi: You need not elevate me to that extent; I am simply riddled with weaknesses. I am a mere fledgeling still in the midst of my path. Humans can’t become God nor angels, after all; every day is a new day to train ourselves.
Putting that aside... to return to our previous topic: there was little need to worry.
After I gave a brief report of yesterday’s events, I was let off with surprising ease.
Of course, I did receive a few stern words, followed by “Be careful”—not as an order to not cause trouble, but almost like I was being told “Next time, let us know before you do something.”
But even if he says to “let him know”, I still... don’t know what drove Hiiro-san to behave that way yesterday. Mayoi-san, do you have any idea?
Mayoi: Unfortunately not... Yesterday was the first time I met you all, so...
I too am included under the label of “underachiever”: those who struggle to be noticed among the multitudes of brilliance found in ES.
Tatsumi: Indeed. Being an idol comes with a good few of such hardships...
Regardless... I assumed that us taking responsibility for yesterday’s incident would consist of being fined for the disturbance.
I did hear that L$ is fined when one behaves in a way that is considered unfit for an idol.
No matter how you look at it, yesterday’s incident fits that criteria, yes?
Mayoi: Indeed... To jump onto the stage and cause a disturbance... if it got bad enough, the live would have been shut down prematurely and ES would incur losses. At worst, Hiiro-san could have gotten arrested.
Tatsumi: That is true. Despite that, it seems the staff and idols present at the venue handled the incident without an issue... and it ended as soon as it began, the live continuing without a hitch.
Rather, Eichi-san even strained a laugh, saying we hadn’t needed to panic and take flight. He is quite reliable in that sense, but he also makes me a bit anxious.
Mayoi: I understand... the idea that we can make no difference in this world disheartens me.
Well, it’s good that we don’t have to pay a fine for making them angry, at least... that should make me feel relieved, but...
Tatsumi: See, this is how it links to what I was saying; by giving up your land to ES, you effectively paid the fine for all of us.
Mayoi: Ah... I see, so that's what you meant by connecting the dots.
Tatsumi: Yes. It pains me deeply that you alone paid for what all of us were responsible for...
Mayoi: No, um, it’s really fine... I was the only one using that space underground regardless, so having stages and the like constructed there would be a better use of the space...
And with them being so close to my home, I can peep at them all I like... ♪
Tatsumi: I see. I forgot to follow up on this earlier, but why were you living underground, Mayoi-san? Do you perhaps have an illness that makes you sensitive to sunlight?
Mayoi: No, no, not at all. I’m not one of the dreadful, pitiable beings known as vampires.
Tatsumi: Vampires...? Such immoral creatures are not accepted by the likes of the Lord.
Mayoi: Yes. But despite that, we have no choice but to live alongside humans in this world God created...
Thus, because being close to creatures like us causes others discomfort, we choose to dwell in places as much outside the human eye as possible.
Tatsumi: Fufu. You speak as if you are not a human yourself.
Mayoi: Ah, my apologies... For a long time, I wasn't treated like I was human, so I cannot help but see the people of the world as completely separate from someone like me.
That boy... Hiiro-san... also seems to bear the same “scent” that I do.
Writer: Akira | Season: Summer | Location: ES Lobby
Tatsumi: Oh my. Despite it being summer vacation soon... no, because of that, there is quite an incredible amount of people here. I think it is just lovely how energetic everyone is.
Mayoi: I-I’m terrible with crowds... It’s been quite a while since I used an elevator normally, so I’m a bit anxious as well...
Tatsumi: Fufu... Mayoi-san, why do you primarily use the ceiling vents for travel? Do you have something like agoraphobia?
Mayoi: No, rather, just like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, I am quite fond of tall pla—
Oh, you said agoraphobia, not acrophobia. How do I say this... I’ve used them since I was young, so I’m used to it.
Tatsumi: That makes sense. Habits are like moles, inerasable things scattered about one’s being. I myself have a tendency to subconsciously make the sign of a cross with my hand at times.
Anyway... I was planning to head to the Starmony Dormitory after this, but what about you, Mayoi-san?
Mayoi: Ah, I’m going with you. I’ve already finished my task, so...
Granted, my house is hidden away, so it was not as if I had to be in any rush to conceal it... but it is too late to consider that now.
Tatsumi: Hm... Mayoi-san, where do you live? You told me yesterday that you were born and raised in the vicinity of where the ES building stands now, I believe?
Mayoi: It is underground... a damp, wet place within the filthy depths of darkness that suits me perfectly.
They have recently been expanding underground in order to build stages for lives and the such, which makes me feel small...
And as part of the shared responsibility ALKALOID has towards yesterday’s... incident... or whatever that was... I had to give up a bit more of my land underground to ES...
Ah, um, I’m certainly not saying it was a bother to do so, and I am glad to have been able to be of any help at all, but... it is a tad upsetting.
Tatsumi: Ah, so that’s how it was?
Mayoi: ...? What are you referring to?
Tatsumi: It seems the dots connected without me having to act. To tell you the truth, I was called in earlier today to meet with the agency... or rather, with Eichi-san.
There, I was told to give something like a report on yesterday’s incident.
Mayoi: W-Why just you? I wasn’t summoned...?
Tatsumi: Ah, well... I ended up being the first to receive the summons, so I said, “I can handle this on my own,” and that was that.
While the other two have been busy spending all their youthful energy on moving in, I thought that it would be best for me to do something I’m more suited for.
I am the oldest among us “underachievers”. I am suitable for handling things such as troublesome procedures and adult conversations.
I am really just taking advantage of the skills that I gained from previous experiences I have had and connections I have made.
I am already basically finished as an idol. But in case of an emergency, I can use my body as a shield to protect the children.
Mayoi: F-Finished... It’s not over yet; going by what we were sent on HoldHands, we still have a chance to rise from the brink.
Tatsumi: Ooh. So you are able to use this “hold hands” application, Mayoi-san?
I know that I must grow to be able to use such a device as well, but despite intensively referencing the user manual packaged with the “smart phone”, it is still quite difficult for me to use...
Mayoi: I-I’m good with my hands... or rather, I like complex technology...
...Though smartphones are made so that anyone can learn to use them easily.
Tatsumi: Indeed... both the elders and children who visit our church do say that.
I have managed to learn some things, though; “app lee cations” are very useful creations. It seems that one can take notes, make numerical calculations, and even measure one’s weight using them.
Mayoi: Ufufu, the way you speak really does show just how bad with technology you are... It is unexpected to me that even someone like you may have such weaknesses.
Tatsumi: You need not elevate me to that extent; I am simply riddled with weaknesses. I am a mere fledgeling still in the midst of my path. Humans can’t become God nor angels, after all; every day is a new day to train ourselves.
Putting that aside... to return to our previous topic: there was little need to worry.
After I gave a brief report of yesterday’s events, I was let off with surprising ease.
Of course, I did receive a few stern words, followed by “Be careful”—not as an order to not cause trouble, but almost like I was being told “Next time, let us know before you do something.”
But even if he says to “let him know”, I still... don’t know what drove Hiiro-san to behave that way yesterday. Mayoi-san, do you have any idea?
Mayoi: Unfortunately not... Yesterday was the first time I met you all, so...
I too am included under the label of “underachiever”: those who struggle to be noticed among the multitudes of brilliance found in ES.
Tatsumi: Indeed. Being an idol comes with a good few of such hardships...
Regardless... I assumed that us taking responsibility for yesterday’s incident would consist of being fined for the disturbance.
I did hear that L$ is fined when one behaves in a way that is considered unfit for an idol.
No matter how you look at it, yesterday’s incident fits that criteria, yes?
Mayoi: Indeed... To jump onto the stage and cause a disturbance... if it got bad enough, the live would have been shut down prematurely and ES would incur losses. At worst, Hiiro-san could have gotten arrested.
Tatsumi: That is true. Despite that, it seems the staff and idols present at the venue handled the incident without an issue... and it ended as soon as it began, the live continuing without a hitch.
Rather, Eichi-san even strained a laugh, saying we hadn’t needed to panic and take flight. He is quite reliable in that sense, but he also makes me a bit anxious.
Mayoi: I understand... the idea that we can make no difference in this world disheartens me.
Well, it’s good that we don’t have to pay a fine for making them angry, at least... that should make me feel relieved, but...
Tatsumi: See, this is how it links to what I was saying; by giving up your land to ES, you effectively paid the fine for all of us.
Mayoi: Ah... I see, so that's what you meant by connecting the dots.
Tatsumi: Yes. It pains me deeply that you alone paid for what all of us were responsible for...
Mayoi: No, um, it’s really fine... I was the only one using that space underground regardless, so having stages and the like constructed there would be a better use of the space...
And with them being so close to my home, I can peep at them all I like... ♪
Tatsumi: I see. I forgot to follow up on this earlier, but why were you living underground, Mayoi-san? Do you perhaps have an illness that makes you sensitive to sunlight?
Mayoi: No, no, not at all. I’m not one of the dreadful, pitiable beings known as vampires.
Tatsumi: Vampires...? Such immoral creatures are not accepted by the likes of the Lord.
Mayoi: Yes. But despite that, we have no choice but to live alongside humans in this world God created...
Thus, because being close to creatures like us causes others discomfort, we choose to dwell in places as much outside the human eye as possible.
Tatsumi: Fufu. You speak as if you are not a human yourself.
Mayoi: Ah, my apologies... For a long time, I wasn't treated like I was human, so I cannot help but see the people of the world as completely separate from someone like me.
That boy... Hiiro-san... also seems to bear the same “scent” that I do.