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Will Sprout | HERO CHRONICLE | Chapter 2: Andante

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Bizele: Meow ♪ Mrow~♪

Hannah: Hehe, Bizele looks so happy! ♪

Will: He sure does. He really seems to enjoy the sunshine.

Bizele: Mrow~, meow~

Hannah: Huh? Why is he running toward the flower bed?

Will: Maybe something caught his eye?

Hannah: Bizele, what’s up?

Bizele: Mraaw!

Hannah: ...!

Will: Hannah-chan? What’s wrong?!

Hannah: B-B... Bug!!

Will: What?!

Hannah: W-W-What do I do, Will-san?! Bizele has it in his mouth!

Hannah: Wait, Bizele! Don’t come any closer! Please, Bizele!!

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Gast: Hannah, Will!

Hannah: Big bro!

Gast: Sorry I’m late. Thanks for watching her, Will.

Will: I-It was nothing...

Gast: You havin’ fun with Bizele, Hannah? Couldn’t ask for better weather. The breeze feels great, too.

Hannah: Y-Yeah, I am, but... Just a little bit ago, Bizele had his sights set on a bug.

Gast: Did he? Makes sense, bein’ outside ‘n’ all. Everything end up okay?

Hannah: Yeah, Will-san took it somewhere else for me. All I could do was yell... I’m sorry.

Will: You don’t have to apologize. I understand why you were freaked out...

Gast: Wait, you good, Will? I coulda sworn Akira told me once that you hate bugs...

Hannah: Wait, is that true, Will-san?!

Will: Oh, haha... Yeah, it’s true. But I couldn’t show it with how scared you were, Hannah-chan.

Hannah: Did I force you to do something you don’t like...?

Will: I’m fine, don’t worry. Bugs are an inevitable part of caring for plants, so I know how to handle them.

Gast: Thanks, Will. I owe you one.

Will: I-It’s fine, really...

Hannah: I didn’t think you had any weaknesses, Will-san.

Will: Huh?

Hannah: I just seem like you can do anything, so I’m a little surprised... but also a little relieved.

Will: Relieved...?

Gast: Aah, I know what you mean. Will gives off that diligent, perfect honor student vibe, so it’s nice to see he’s as human as the rest of us.

Will: What are you talking about... Of course I have weaknesses. I actually think I have more than the average person.

Will: I don’t like bugs, I’m bad at cooking, and I can’t swim, either...

Hannah: Really...?

Will: There are a lot of weaknesses I’ve carried with me since I was a kid. It’s embarrassing to admit, though...

Gast: Ain’t nothin’ to be embarrassed about, is there? I mean, I’ve got my fair share of things I’ve never been able to get over... Okay, maybe it is kinda embarrassing.

Will: I’m not hung up on them or anything, though.

Will: The other day, Oscar-san told me it was okay to focus on what I’m good at instead of what I’m not... and that made me feel a lot better.

Will: I decided I was going to learn more about plants than anyone else, which would help with my Substance, too.

Hannah: Interesting... Sometimes I get overwhelmed by how many weaknesses I have, but maybe I’ll start thinking the same way as you, Will-san.

Will: Go for it. Working hard to overcome your weaknesses has its own merits, but it’s just as important to keep a positive mindset.

Gast: Is that why you’ve been training your abilities so hard, Will?

Gast: It seemed like you were putting more work into that than weight training and stuff lately... Hero abilities really are personal to each of us, huh?

Will: ...You noticed, huh?

Gast: ‘Course I did. That’s pretty amazing though, to be able to utilize your plant knowledge for your powers...

Gast: Maybe I should take a page outta your book and study. ...But how the heck would I study wind? I ain’t got a clue.

Will: I could help you, if you wanted.

Gast: Really...?

Will: What comes to mind immediately are things like meteorology and wind engineering... Oceanography might be good to study, too. I think there are plenty of fields you could dive into.

Gast: ...You’d really help teach me?

Will: I prefer to hone my strengths while also tackling my weaknesses head-on.

Gast: ...!

Hannah: Hehe, good thing you’ve got such a wise friend on your side, right big bro? ♪

Bizele: Mrow~♪

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T/N: "Andante" is a musical term that means "moderately slow". My personal interpretation is that Will is taking a "slow and steady" approach towards becoming a Hero and overcoming the things that have always held him back.

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Will Sprout | Other Side Heroes 4★ Card Story | Stray Cat in the Lost Garden

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Jude: ......

Will: What’s wrong, Jude-san?

Jude: It felt like I was being watched just now...

Guess it was just my imagination.

Will: Being watched?

Asch: I’ve been feelin’ it too, ever since we got here. But every time I look around, there ain’t nobody there.

Jude: If it were residents of the Lost Garden, we should be able to drag ‘em out pretty easily. Whoever they are, they’re too good at staying hidden.

Asch: Easier to just say it’s in our heads.

Jude: True. This isn’t the time to be worrying about them, anyway.

Bianchi, are you doing okay?

Bianchi: ...I’m fine. You don’t need to worry about me.

Jude: We’ll find your family, don’t worry. All we can do is believe in that and keep looking.

Bianchi: Right...

Jude: I’m gonna go look over there. Call for me if something happens.

Bianchi: Okay. Then I’ll go this way...

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Will: Bianchi-san.

Bianchi: ...!

Will-chan... What is it?

Will: Well... I haven’t found any leads or anything yet, but...

Are you really okay, Bianchi-san?

Bianchi: Huh?

Will: You look pretty pale is all... I’m sure you’re feeling a little restless because you’re worried, but please don’t overdo it, okay?

Bianchi: ...Thanks, Will-chan. Sorry to worry you.

It’s not just my family I’m worried about...

Will: What do you mean?

Bianchi: What I... did to Sei-chan...

Will: Bianchi-san?

Bianchi: ...I always thought Heroes were a lot more powerful.

A symbol of justice, always able to make the correct choice...

No matter what predicament they find themselves in, they can demonstrate miraculous powers in order to protect what’s important to them.

Will: ......

Bianchi: But I guess that’s not true. Then again, maybe that’s how Heroes always used to be...

...And I’m just a half-baked Hero.

I’ve got to get stronger.

Will: Bianchi-san...

Bianchi: Sorry, I said some pretty hideous things just now. I should just shut my mouth—

Will: I want to get stronger, too. Get stronger and protect those I care about.

Even if I were being forced to pick one to save, I’d still want to save them all.

I find myself wondering how I could possibly amass a power that great...

Bianchi: ......

Will: Ahaha, sorry... I’m only a rookie, but here I am spouting off like I understand how you feel...

Bianchi: That reminds me, Will-chan... When Sirius invaded the Tower before, you—

Bianchi & Will: ?!

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Bianchi’s Younger Brother: Waaaaaah! Bianchi!

Bianchi’s Younger Sister: Bianchi, you came... thank you...

Bianchi: I’m so glad you’re safe...

Jude: I’m happy for you, Bianchi.

Will: I’m so glad they were found safe. To think that there were this many Tronis members hidden down here...

Asch: Yo, save your sappy little reunion for later.

Will: H-He’s right. We don’t know when this place might collapse, so let’s get above ground.

Jude: How are we supposed to get back?

Will: That’s... a good question...

Um, is there anyone here who knows where the exit is that leads to the surface? Any and all ideas are welcome, so if you have any guesses, please speak up.

Jude: Looks like we struck out.

Asch: There seriously ain’t a single person who knows?

Will: No way... After we came this far...

Jude: Should we just keep pushing on and hope for the best?

Asch: And how do you plan to make things right if we just end up wandering around lost forever?

Jude: Well, we won’t know unless we try—

Will: (What should we do?)

(We have so many people here...)

Bianchi: Hey, wait! Where are you going?!

Will: Bianchi-san? What’s wrong?

Bianchi: My brother said he saw a cat and took off that way...

Will: A cat?

Bianchi: Wait! Don’t go running off on your own!

Asch: What the hell’s goin’ on?

Will: Apparently there’s a cat over there...

Asch: A cat?

Will: ......

Asch: Hey, hold up...!

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Bianchi: —Honestly, I can’t believe all that happened.

Will: I feel you.

Bianchi: It’s strange to think we were just in the Lost Garden a little while ago.

Will: I couldn’t believe that following the cat led us to the exit!

Bianchi: No kidding. Nothing short of a miracle.

Will: ......

Bianchi: Something the matter?

Will: Oh, it’s nothing... I just feel like it wasn’t a mere coincidence is all.

I think someone was guiding us...

Bianchi: ...And who might this someone be?

Will: ......

I think I’m imagining something too good to be true, so I’ll keep my thoughts to myself.

Bianchi: ...Suit yourself.

I won’t ask if you don’t want to tell, but if you ever do decide you want to talk, then I’ll be here to listen.

Will: Okay. Thank you, Bianchi-san.

...I hope I can repay you someday.

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Fluttering Hearts Seek the Romantic | Chapter 7

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Akira: What is it?

Brad: I have no objection to using this device to go search for a solution.

Akira: In that case, let’s get—

Brad: However, I can’t possibly shirk my other duties right now.

Akira: Huh?

Brad: There are discussions to be had regarding strategies to handle this case, and we also need to consider increasing the number of people on patrol with the state the citizens are currently in.

In addition, there are preparations for the LOM on Valentine’s Day to make. They must continue to move forward despite everything else.

If we’re going to allocate manpower, we should prioritize gathering data in order to come up with a solution. I’ll handle work for the team here.

Akira: ...I don’t like it. The two of us were the ones who failed to improve, yeah?

Will: Akira!

Brad: I can’t deny that.

It’s true that I was unable to successfully complete the task we were given at the mixer earlier.

However, if I have to choose between things I’d like to do and things I need to do, I’m going to choose to prioritize the latter.

Akira: ......

Oscar: ...Brad-sama would you allow me to fulfill those duties for you?

Brad: ......

Oscar: I’m not sure that I would be of much help for the strategy meeting if I were to attend, but I can make it work if the amount of time I spend on patrol needs to increase. I can also handle preparations for LOM on my own if needed.

Will: I can help Oscar, too! If it’s just offering support where he needs it, I’m sure I can handle that much.

Brad: ......

Nova: I’ll be attending the strategy meeting as well, and I’m pretty sure Vic will, too. I think we can handle things there.

But of course, if something comes up that we need your input on, we’ll be sure to contact you.

Brad: ......

Akira: ...So, what’s the verdict? Are you comin’ with me or not?

Brad: Oscar, Will, I apologize, but I’ll leave things to you. I’ll do as much as I can before the day is over, though.

Oscar: Yessir!

Will: Leave it to us!

Brad: Dr. Nova, please don’t hesitate to contact me if something comes up. I’ll be sure to get input from Victor as well.

Nova: Understood~

Brad: Akira, I’ll be accompanying you for this so-called “romance search”.

Akira: Yeah, that’s the way!

———

—The next day—



Akira: He told me to wait for him here, but where the hell is he?

Oh, there he is!

Brad: Apologies for the delay.

Akira: Whoa, your ride looks shinier than usual.

Brad: I washed and waxed it this morning.

Akira: ......

Brad: What’s wrong?

Akira: It’s just that even gettin’ to ride in this shiny, new-lookin’ car to go out, there wasn’t a single peep outta this romance-o-meter thing.

Brad: Hmm, I suppose that means going for a drive isn’t something that you’re interested in. Other people might feel differently.

Akira: Then what’s this feeling supposed to be? Gettin’ up early to be taken somewhere and all.

Brad: It’s hard to say.

Anyway, get in.

Akira: Alrighty, let’s head out!!

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Brad: You said you were making the plans for today, so... where are we headed first?

Akira: First stop: the movie theater!

Brad: A movie? Classic choice. What are we going to see?

Akira: Uh, it’s... a movie called “Love Over Flowers” [1]

Will’s little sisters said that it was really good. It’s supposed to be popular with students, I guess.

Brad: So it’s a romance movie, then?

Akira: I have no idea, actually.

I looked for reviews and stuff online, and there’s supposed to be some kinda competition so I assume there’s gonna be some action scenes. Probably suspense, too, since I guess there’s psychological warfare involved.

Brad: ...Did people really write stuff like that?

Akira: Yeah, what about it?

Brad: It’s nothing...

Akira: Look, there’s this other movie with this super muscular actor that reminds me of Oscar shooting guns and stuff. I hope the movie we’re seeing is one like that, too. ♪

Brad: We’ll see. But with a title like that, I can’t imagine that’s the case...

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[1] The full title of the movie is technically 花より恋だと空に叫ぶ which is more like "shouting 'love over flowers' to the sky" but that's really clunky sounding in English so I elected to shorten it, especially given the fact that "Boys Over Flowers" is a similar-sounding title that already exists irl.

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Fluttering Hearts Seek the Romantic | Chapter 5

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Akira’s Fan B: Um... I was hoping you’d be a little more dashing than that... I know, what if I were to become Brad-san’s fan instead?

Akira: Huh? Why would you pick Brad?! Do not go for that guy!

Akira’s Fan B: I-I mean, it could be Oscar or anyone else instead! Just please, try to keep me here with you!

Akira: I guess if you’re gonna be a fan of anyone, Oscar would be best... I still can’t compete with that guy’s muscles...

Akira’s Fan B: I’m begging you, please try to stop meeeee!!

———

Brad: You’re welcome to ride in my passenger’s seat any time.

Brad’s Fan B: Sigh, riding shotgun in Brad-sama’s car... ba-dum

Brad: (Looks like I managed to say the right thing.)

(However, this is taking much more time than expected... Considering the remaining number of guests, I’d prefer to proceed in a more efficient manner...)

Brad’s Fan C: Brad-sama! Please tell me off!

Brad: (These requests are getting more and more obscure...)

What would you like me to say?

Brad’s Fan C: Anything is fine! Tell me I’m lousy at my job or I’m insubordinate or something—anything at all!

Brad: ...Hmm.

———

Will: I can’t scold you like that. You’re probably the type who’s really hard on yourself, aren’t you?

Please, don’t push yourself too hard. Make sure you take breaks and take care of yourself, okay?

Will’s Fan C: Yeah, I’ll take more breaks from now on... He reprimanded me so gently... ba-dum

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Oscar: Hmm... if being weak bothers you, then I think you should try some training.

Do you train at all now? If strength training isn’t your strong suit, then try starting with squats while holding only light weight and keeping the rep count down.

Oscar’s Fan C: I’ll do 100 sets every day!! Ba-dum

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Akira: (They want me to scold them, but... I feel like I’m usually the one being scolded for somethin’...)

(Ugh, dammit! The more I think about it, the less sense this makes!)

Come on, don’t stand there and tell me to yell at you when you haven’t even done anything! Just go out there with your head held high talkin’ about how great you are all the time! Got it?!

Akira’s Fan C: Aah, what a chaotic way to tell someone off... ba-dum

Akira: Wait, that worked?

———

Akira: Maaan, it’s finally over...

Will: Good job, Akira. How are you doing?

Akira: That was such a struggle... Even then, there are still plenty of fans I wasn’t able to cure...

How are you faring, Will?

Will: I think I was able to cure everybody on my end...

Akira: No way, seriously?!

Will: I can’t be completely sure, though.

Oscar: Same for me. I’m not 100% certain, but I think it went well overall.

Akira: Dammit all...

Will: Akira?

Akira: God dammit! What is “romance” anyway?! How am I supposed to make people’s hearts “flutter” or whatever? This shit makes no sense!

The confident ones couldn’t make a single thing resonate, while the ones who were all unsure somehow pulled it off perfectly!

Will: Akira... We still have the mixer on Valentine’s Day itself. It’s not too late.

Akira: But still...

Brad: Akira, save this discussion until after we return to the tower. Let’s get out of here first.

Akira: Yeah, yeah, I got it...

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Fluttering Hearts Seek the Romantic | Chapter 4

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—The Day of the Event—

Akira’s Fan A: Um, your ever-cheerful and optimistic attitude is really inspiring to me! Do your best to become a Major Hero!

Akira: Thanks for the support! I'll become a Major Hero so fast your head will spin!

Akira’s Fan A: I’ll be watching!

Um, please accept these as well. They’re handmade, so I hope you like them...

Akira: Wow, thanks! ♪ Don’t mind if I do!

Man, these are awesome! Since they’re not too sweet, even I can savor every last bite!

Akira’s Fan A: Whew, Akira-san accepted them... ba-dum [1]

Huh... I feel a lot more calm now. My favorite Hero really is a balm for my soul, huh...

Akira: (Nice, looks like everything is going according to plan.)

(I’d love to keep this pace up until the very end, but... it’s getting harder and harder to stomach all these sweets...)

(I bet this is tough even for Will.)

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Will: Wow, these handmade chocolates are amazing! ♪ The quality rivals the ones you’d find in a sweets shop!

Will’s Fan B: Wow, my favorite Hero ate a piece of my super sweet chocolate... ba-dum

U-Um... I heard that you really like sweets, Will-san, so I tried to make the world’s sweetest chocolate for you.

Will: Hehe, so you made them specifically to suit my tastes? That was sweet of you. ♪

Will’s Fan B: Yes, but they won’t keep very long... I gave you so many of them, too... I’m sorry.

Will: Oh, it’s no trouble at all! I’m going to check the dates on all of them to make sure I eat them while they’re still good.

So even if I get a bunch of sweets today, it’s no bother.

Will’s Fan B: Wow, you can handle a ton of sweet stuff... ba-dum (again)

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Akira: (Looks like I had nothing to worry about. Typical Will.)

Well, I can’t fall behind! Next, please!

Akira’s Fan B: U-Um, Akira-san, I’m a big fan...

Akira: Thanks! Didja want a handshake? A photo? Whatever it is, I’ll give it to you at max voltage!

Akira’s Fan B: T-Then, um... You see, I’m getting married soon. I’d like for you to do your best to stop me from going through with it...

Akira: ......You want me to what now?

Akira’s Fan B: You just have to try to hold me back! Even if you’re just pretending! I look up to you so much, I just want you to do everything in your power to stop me...

Akira: You want me to stop you...? If you don’t wanna go through with it, why not just throw in the towel?

Akira’s Fan B: That’s not what I mean! I’m not getting cold feet or anything—my partner is an amazing person!

Akira: Then congratulations are in order, yeah? I hope you have a happy marriage!

Akira’s Fan B: Nooooo! That’s not what will make me happyyyyy... I mean, it does, but it doesn’t eitherrrrr!

Akira: Huh?

Akira’s Fan B: That’s not what I want! I want you to stop me!

Akira: Huh???

———

Oscar: You want me to stop you...

I’m not sure I understand the circumstances, but—don’t get married.

Oscar’s Fan B: Ahhh, the magic words straight from my favorite Hero’s mouth... ba-dum

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Brad: Marriage is a lifelong commitment. If you’re hesitant to go through with it, I’ll listen to your worries.

Brad’s Fan A: Sniff... To think that Brad-sama would listen to me so earnestly... ba-dum

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Will: (Oh, I think I saw this in a drama my sister was watching once...)

You’re getting married? To someone other than me?!

Will’s Fan A: That’s exactly what I wanted to hear... ba-dum

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[1] トゥンク (tunk) is one of those words that's hard to decide how to translate. It is supposed to be a single onomatopoetic word to express someone’s heart fluttering in their chest or beating really fast... the exact thing needed to “cure” the people of the Substance’s influence.

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Fluttering Hearts Seek the Romantic | Chapter 2

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Brad: There are more people gathered in here than the report suggested...

Oscar, you move to recover the Substance! Akira, you back him up.

Oscar: Yessir! Let’s move, Akira.

Akira: Right! Not that I have any interest in being your backup, though.

Brad: Will, you and I will lead the people somewhere safe.

Will: Understood!

Brad: Substance has appeared inside the stadium! Everyone, Please evacuate from here immediately!

Brad’s Fans: OMGGGGGG!!

Brad: What on earth?!

Brad’s Fan A: Brad-samaaa! Show me the evacuation route! Pleeease guide me!

Brad’s Fan B: Guide us through the skies, Brad-san!

Brad: The skies...? I apologize, but there isn’t time for this.

Will: Brad-san, I’ll lead them away!

Everyone, please follow me!

Will’s Fan A: Ohmygod YES! I’ll follow you! I’ll go anywhere you go, Will-san!

Will’s Fan B: Take me with you! Please give me some sweet words with extra whip on top!

Will: Um, extra whip...?

Brad: (The citizens are acting differently than normal... I don’t know the cause, but if this continues it will make evacuation quite rough...)

This is Brad. Can you hear me, Oscar? Akira?

Oscar: “Yes, I hear you.”

Brad: The citizens are acting strange.

Sorry, but it’ll take some time to evacuate everyone. Recover the Substance as quickly as possible.

Oscar: Yessir!

Akira: I mean, the people over here aren’t acting any better...

Oscar’s Fan A: Oscar-san, your muscles are insane! Hey, is that an itty bitty Substance riding on your shoulder?

Oscar: ...Akira, is there anything on my shoulder?

Akira: Nope, nothin’.

Akira’s Fan A: Akira-kuuun! Give us a “voltage max”!!

Akira’s Fan B: Akira, set our hearts on fire!!

Akira: This is some crazy atmosphere... We’ve gotta recover that Substance before it gets worse! Let’s hurry, Oscar!

Oscar: Right.

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Will Sprout | LOST GARDEN Card Story - Walk in Step

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Will: Huff... Huff... Phew...

Billy: Oh, it’s Mr. Wilson!

Gray: Sure is... He came to get some training done too, huh...?

Billy: Woohoo! Motivation comes way easier when you’ve got friends around! I’ll get his attention—

Will: ...Whew...

Billy: H-Huh? He doesn’t have much of a game face on.

Gray: Oh... Maybe it’s because of what happened to Oscar-san...

Billy: Good point...

Gray: But even so, he’s here training and working hard... Not that I’d expect any different from him...

Will: Sigh...

Billy & Gray: ......

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Will: Hey, I’m back...

Brad: Hello, Will.

Will: Brad-san?

I wasn’t expecting you. You’re not usually here in the dorms at this time.

Brad: ...Circumstances have changed. I wanted to check in with you and Akira, so I stopped by for a bit.

Will: Oh...

Brad: How is Akira doing? Is he eating enough?

Will: Y-Yeah, he’s getting plenty. Just this morning, he had three hot dogs...

But that’s what he ate yesterday for all three meals too, so I’m a little concerned about that. I guess it could just be a force of habit...

Brad: I see... Is he still going running and training like normal?

Will: Yeah... Akira has never been the type to sit idly by when something like this happens - he gets up and moves.

I’m actually more worried about whether or not he’s getting enough rest with how much more he’s been throwing himself into things.

Brad: Hmm...

How about you, Will?

Will: Me? I mean...

I’m still going to the gym, but to be honest, I’m not exactly giving it my all...

Akira is working hard, so I know I need to as well, but... I just haven’t been able to focus very well.

Brad: ...That’s perfectly understandable.

People like Akira are probably more rare. I know it’s in your nature to put forth your best, but make sure you don’t push yourself too hard, Will.

Will: Right... Thank you. The same goes for you, Brad-san.

Brad: Indeed... That reminds me, could I ask you for a favor?

Will: What is it?

Brad: There’s one last check-in I’d like you to do—

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Will: (—Brad-san was right - Alexander-kun looks pretty down...)

(Normally if someone gets close to his cage, he runs wild trying to break out, but now he’s just curled up in a ball...)

(I guess he’s been really quiet at night, too.)

You okay in there, Alexander-kun?

...You’re pretty lonely without Oscar-san around, aren’t you? I totally understand how you feel.

I thought you might handle it the same way Akira does... But I guess the two of us have some things in common, don’t we?

...I know Brad-san said not to push myself too hard...

But I don’t think I should let this feeling inside keep festering...

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Billy: Whoa, Mr. Wilson?!

Will: Hey there Billy-kun, Gray-san.

Gray: H-Huh...? Will-kun, weren’t you just training a little bit ago?

Will: I was, but I was pretty sloppy with it, so I came back to redo my workout.

Gray: Hm? That cage...

Billy: Is that Alexander?!

Will: Umm, I thought I could give a better effort if he was here with me... And he seemed like he needed a chance to clear his head, too.

Now then, I’ll set the treadmill up for an aerobic workout, and...

Gray: Wow... Look at that, Billy-kun. Alexander-kun started running on his wheel...!

Billy: Whoa! Is he trying to copy Mr. Wilson? Or maybe he’s trying to give his best, too?!

Gray: Will-kun and Alexander-kun are both trying to keep their spirits up and do their best, huh... They’re both amazing.

Billy: They sure are...

Hey, Gray, do you still have some gas in the tank?

Gray: Huh? Uh, yeah... I could keep going...

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Will: Ha... Ha... Ha...

Billy: Ha... Ha... Ha...

Will: ...Huh?

Gray: Would it be okay if we joined you...? U-Um... If we’ll just be in your way, we can leave, of course...

Will: W-Why would you...?

Billy: The more the merrier! We can work even harder if we do this together, right? ♪

Gray: Billy-kun and I... We understand completely how your team is feeling right now, so...

Will: ...!

Billy: I know you haven’t given up yet, Mr. Wilson. Alexander hasn’t, either.

Gray: And also... Being depressed all the time isn’t good for your mental health, either...

I-I mean... Not that I have room to talk or anything... I-I think it would be good to try following Billy-kun’s lead...!

Will: You guys...

???:: Hey! I want in!

Will: Huh...?

Billy: Akiracchi!

Akira: What’s with this? There’s all this equipment around and you’re all lined up running together... You're pretty chummy, huh?

Lemme join!

Gray: Oh, Akira-kun... Do you remember how to operate it...?

Akira: Of course I remember!

LET’S GOOOO! I’M GONNA LEAVE YOU ALL IN THE DUST WITH MY VOLTAGE MAX SPEED—!!

Billy: No, no, Akiracchi! This isn’t a race~!

Will: ......

...Alrighty, let’s put our best foot forward too, Alexander-kun.

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LOST GARDEN Link Story -Siams- | Chapter 7

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Siams: Ugh... Damn, that hurts...

(Those guys came at me like they were gonna kill me this time...)

(They wouldn’t go easy on me just because I’m a kid, huh...? Man, I underestimated them a little...)

(......Things are the same no matter where I go, huh?)

(Nothin’ but worthless bastards everywhere, whether I’m here or in the Lost Garden...)

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Will: “In that case, will you at least let me do this?”

“Hehe, there we go. Yep, that’ll do the trick. ♪”

“Make sure you leave that on for a little while, okay? That’s all I ask.”

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Siams: (...People like him are probably one in a million.)

(He’ll be the first and the last... Even more uncommon than the rarest obtainable item.)

Sigh...

...This is game over...

???: —Are you dead?

Siams: (Huh?! Is it the thugs from before?!)



Sirius: Oh, good, he lives.

Siams: (...What’s... with this guy?)

Sirius: You’re out here so late at night... Are you alone?

Siams: ...Who the hell are you? Did you come here to kill me?

Sirius: Haha, you’re just like a stray cat. No need to be so combative.

Siams: Tch...

Sirius: You’re quite badly injured... What on earth happened to you?

Siams: ...Nothin’. Just screwed up and got the shit kicked out of me.

You a tourist or somethin’? Walkin’ around here at this time of night with that flashy-lookin’ getup...

Just ‘cause they call this place “the city that grants a million wishes” or whatever doesn’t mean it’s a peaceful place, y’hear?

Sirius: Haha, I appreciate the warning.

However, I came from a place even more dangerous than this, so there’s no need to worry about me.

Siams: And I’m tellin’ you that everyone who comes here from somewhere else says the same shit—

Sirius: I came from the Lost Garden.

Siams: ...!

Sirius: Perhaps you’ve heard of it? The so-called lawless district that stretches far and wide below the streets of New Million.

...Quite an ironic description if you ask me. Although everyone longs to live in the city brimming with hope, the truth is that dangers lurk here as well.

The Lost Garden, on the other hand, which is treated like a place no respectable human being would dare approach... Is a peaceful place that offers serenity to those who live there.



Siams: ...A peaceful place...?

Sirius: Well, that’s just my humble opinion.

Siams: ...I think it is probably better over there.

Sirius: Oh? So you do know of the Lost Garden.

Siams: I guess you could say that... since it’s where I was born.

Sirius: Is that right?

I was just about to make my way back there... What do you say? Will you come with me?

Siams: ......

...I guess. I was just thinking it might be time for me to go back.

Sirius: Hehe, how fortuitous. This should make for an interesting trip—

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Siams: ......

Luca: You okay?

Siams: ...! Yeah... Don’t worry about it.

Bizele: Mra~ow.

Luca: Oh, right, you have Bizele, too.

Siams: ...?

Luca: I was just thinkin’ that you meeting Bizele was probably pretty special too, yeah? ...Even though he’s just a cat.

Siams: ......

Guess so. I haven’t met anyone that left a particularly strong impression on me...

So meetin’ Bizele was pretty major in its own way, I guess.

Bizele: Meow ♪

Luca: Haha, looks like Bizele here is pretty happy about it, too.

Siams: ......

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[SunriseｘStars Collab] Koga Ogami 3★ Card Story | Idol Lesson

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Koga: WRAAAAAAAGH!!!

Akira: Huh?! What the hell, Koga, warn a guy before you yell like that!

Koga: Pipe down, will ya? I’m a ball of stress right now.

For cryin’ out loud, where is Sakuma-senpai and what the hell is he doin’? He’s not pickin’ up his phone, either... God dammit!

Akira: I mean, I get why you’re stressed out, searching high and low for him downtown without any leads to go off of...

We only looked around Red South today, so we should check out some other areas tomorrow.

Koga: Ngh...

Akira: Wait, are you about to start howling again?

Koga: WRAAAAAAAGH!!! PUT A CORK IN IT AND LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE!

Akira: Knock it off, will you?! If you kick up a huge fuss, Jack is gonna storm in here and tell us off!

Koga: Who the hell is Jack? I don’t give a damn what he thinks!

Akira: He’s like, this robot who can do a bunch of helpful things! But he’ll also strike you down with an iron fist with zero hesitation, so we gotta watch it!

Koga: Ugh...

Akira: ...Are you like, a real-deal idol?

I don’t get that kind of vibe from you at all.

Koga: ‘Scuse me?! Just who do you think you are?!

Akira: I mean, it's not like I know the first thing about idols, but... Do they all howl as much as you?

Koga: I ain’t howlin’! I’m a proud lone wolf! I’m one-of-a-kind!

‘Sides, I should be the one askin’ you if you’re really a Hero, Akira. You sure ain’t actin’ like one right now.

Akira: What’d you just say?!

Koga: Do all Heroes have issues usin’ a smartphone?

Akira: ?!

Koga: I knew it! It’s just you, isn’t it!

You gonna be okay? I heard this city is super futuristic and shit, but if you’re that bad with tech, then...

Akira: I-I don’t need your concern! I can just leave all of that stuff to the guys who know how to handle it!

Besides, I’m strong, so I’m a huge help to have around when enemies show up! I’m a natural-born Hero!

Koga: That right?

Akira: I-I... Uhhh...

???: Ummm... Sorry, Oscar-san, could you run that by me one more time, please?

Akira & Koga: Hmm?



Oscar: My apologies, Will... You ended up confused due to my poor explanation...

Will: S-Sorry! I wasn’t trying to blame you at all!

Akira: Yo, what are you two arguing about?

Will: Hey Akira, hey Koga-kun. We’re not fighting, don’t worry. However...

Oscar: I was hoping to ask for advice regarding what we should do for Million Park’s opening celebration.

However, I’m terrible at explaining things, so I’m having trouble getting my ideas across...

Akira: Huh...

Koga: ...Are all Heroes like this?

Akira: Have you decided exactly what we’re gonna do?

Oscar: The organizer has requested a dance performance.

Will: Not only that, but it came with the vague request that the dance be “heroic”...

Akira: A heroic dance...? The hell does that mean?

Oscar: I’ve more or less thought of a general idea, but it’s difficult to put into words...

I was thinking... Akira and Will stand in the center, and enemies woosh in and surround you. Then, while turning in circles, you could unleash strikes or kicks against the enemies in time with the dance...

And at the end, you could sort of... It would be nice if you could convey “justice!” with a flash and a bang, like this... What do you think?

Akira & Will: ......

Akira: THAT MADE NO SENSE!!!!

Oscar: Ngh... I still couldn’t explain it clearly...

Will: Please, pick your head up, Oscar-san! I’ll take the time to figure it out piece by piece!

Koga: Hey, you know what music you’re gonna use yet?

Akira: Koga?

Oscar: Yes, we have the music. The organizer requested we create a dance to go with this track.

Koga: Then lemme hear it.

Oscar: U-Understood. Wait just a moment.

Akira: What are you up to?

Koga: Just stand back and watch.

Oscar: Okay, here we go.

Koga: Oooh, nice, it’s got a little rock influence in there. ♪

...This what you had in mind?

Oscar & Will: ...!

Koga: ♪～♪～♪

Will: U-Unbelievable... This is all improvised?

Oscar: Unleashing strikes and kicks... as if fighting an enemy...?

Koga: And at the end...Bang!

Will & Oscar: Whoa! That was awesome!

Oscar: Even with such a pitiful explanation, you were still able to take the picture in my head and bring it to life... You have an incredible talent, Koga.

Koga: Nah, I only understood about halfa what you were sayin’. Like the part about Akira and Will spinnin’.

But knowin’ the “heroic” theme and hearin’ the music meant I could throw somethin’ together to suit ‘em.

We’ve got some guys in a different group who try to embody heroes when they perform, so I had a reference. [1]

I mean, I basically performed like we do in UNDEAD, so there was no doubt it’d rock your socks off.

Will: So this is what you’re capable of when you sing and dance on a regular basis, huh? Idols are pretty incredible.

Oscar: Would you mind showing me again? It’s a great idea for a dance, so I’d really like to be able to use it.

Koga: I guess Heroes got it kinda rough sometimes too, needin’ to do things like this... That was all improvised, so I’ll help ya think of somethin’ more solid.

Oscar: You will?! That would be a huge help.

Akira: Hmmmmm...

Koga: Huh? You got somethin’ to say to me, Akira?

Akira: Not really, I was just thinking you did alright is all.

Koga: The hell, man? If you thought it was cool, then tell it to me straight.

Will: He’s right, Akira.

Akira: I thought it was great! You should teach me a thing or two while we’re here. ♪

Koga: ...Sure, I’m fine with that. Ain’t like I got anything better to do now that it’s dark out.

Akira: Hell yeah! Lay it on me, idol boy!

Koga: And? When were you plannin’ on finally showin’ me your Heroic side? I’m still waitin’.

Akira: ?!

Nghhh... Oscar! Will! Tell him how cool I am!

Oscar: !! Akira will ignite fires with a whoosh! and kick enemies down like blam!... then he’ll go shhhhhhh!! and make the flames even bigger, sort of like this...

Akira: Ugh, I have no freakin’ clue what you’re saying!!!

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[1] Of course, Koga is talking about Ryuuseitai!

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