Pirate Festival – Beach
Chapter Index
Ch 1 - Ch 2 - Ch 3 - Ch 4 - Translation Notes
Chapter 1
Season: Yumenosaki Era, Summer
Location: Beach
Ahh~……
What’s wrong, Oogami? Your soul is leaving through your mouth.
Uu~……
I have to admit, it’s hot enough to collapse. UNDEAD’s black uniforms absorb heat, so it’s as if we’re in an endurance contest. Did I use the right analogy?
Anzu brought us cold sports drinks, so you should drink a bottle.
It should make you feel a little better, Oogami.
GAAAAH! SHUT UPPP! It’s so freakin’ stuffy here and it’s pissing me off! Leave me alone!
Don’t get anywhere near me! Body temperature is the deadliest weapon in this heat wave…!
You’ll only feel hotter if you cause a ruckus, Oogami.
The hell, you look like you’re doin’ just fine! You ass, you’re not breakin’ any freakin’ sweat!
I’m fine with the heat. My father’s home country is even hotter than this. Although, I’m not very accustomed to Japan’s humidity.
Ahn? I don’t give a damn about your family’s business!
You’re lookin’ down on me, aren’t ya, Adonis? You’re thinkin’, “You can’t even handle this level of heat”, eh!?
You’re letting paranoia get to you. …Here, Oogami, have a bottle of sports drink.
Mgh— (Gulp, gulp)
Fhah! It’s too warm! The hell, does Anzu even try to care!?
Bring me a freezin’ cold one! I’m gonna die from this heat…!
You wouldn’t drink it sooner, so it got warm. Don’t put the blame on Anzu, Oogami.
It’s not just her fault, it’s this whole summer’s fault, godammit!
I know it’s the summer holidays and all, but why the hell do we gotta work in a suffocating beach full’a crowds!?
I was revved up to go ‘cuz we’re finally doin’ a live gig after so long, but we’ve just been doin’ anythin’ but that, from serving customers at a beach house, to pickin’ up litter on the beach…
Is this really a job for UNDEAD— for an idol!?
If you have complaints, direct them to our seniors who took on this job. Besides, you haven’t been working so much that it warrants complaints, have you?
You’ll get scolded if you don’t perform seriously, you know?
Ahhn? As if I care! I’ve got no drive to serve any customers! I’ve been revvin’ up to sing with all my freakin’ might, you got it!?
I see, you’re quite the serious person then…
Rest assured, Oogami. I believe Anzu is planning something. There should be a chance for us UNDEAD to be up on stage.
I heard Ryuseitai is performing something called “Pirate Festival” at this beach.
It was supposed to only be Ryuseitai’s job at first, but Anzu is making arrangements to allow us to participate last-minute.
That’s apparently under Anzu’s production, as well. I believe it will be possible to make this happen. Anzu is rushing as fast as she can to make our outfits.
Anzu is such a hard worker. You should learn from her, Oogami. Don’t sulk so much, show some enthusiasm.
Ahhn? Pirate Festival, huh? Hell yeah, that sounds fun!
Hah, instead of those Ryuseitai guys who try to be the good guys, us at UNDEAD are way more suitable for that! ♪
So, what’s the event like?
Pirates, huh… Are we gonna sing on a ship or somethin’? Musical instruments can get damaged from the sea breeze or the water, though?
What song are we gonna perform? We’ll constantly rock about if it’s on a ship, so wouldn’t it be hard to dance? Did Anzu seriously think this through?
You’re extremely eager… Do you like ships, Oogami?
Hah! Is there anyone who even hates ‘em? I can’t hold back my excitement, not with my chance to step in a ship and aim for the Dark Continent!
Hya-haa! We’re in the age of discovery~☆
I see… You’re a boy through and through, Oogami.
Yeah, yeah~ C’mon, quit chatting and start working, you two~♪
Ah, you bastard~! Hakaze…senpai, this is completely different from what we were told!
Why’re we servin’ customers!? This ain’t my style, man, do you not get it!?
Quit barking, doggie~ We’re in front of customers, y’know? C’mon, smile, smile~♪
But man, I was tricked by Anzu-chan too, y’know?
She told me, “Let’s go to the beach together”, so I agreed without thinking twice, but who would’ve known it was for a job~?
And here I was hoping I’d get to see Anzu-chan in a swimsuit~ But now she’s gone off somewhere, and I have to babysit a bunch of brats…
Ahh, jeez, this sucks~♪
But sure, it’s fine. I like the sea anyway. We’ll be staying over for this job, so I’ll have plenty of opportunities to get on with Anzu-chan, anyway~♪
Hmph! What, you in heat or somethin’? Is that seriously all y’can think about!?
Haha, quit arguing with me, it’s overbearing.
More importantly, did you guys see Sakuma-san anywhere?
He mentioned only at the last minute that we’ll be participating in Pirate Festival, which means it wasn’t meant to be our job at first, right~?
Serving guests without really knowing what’s going on is fine I guess, considering it’s fun getting to flirt with girls in swimsuits…
But I’m curious what our actual job is meant to be, is all.
Anzu-chan ran away when I tried hitting on her, so I lost my chance to ask her. I figured Sakuma-san would know in that case, yeah?
Ahhn? Oh yeah, I haven’t seen that Vampire Bastard around…
He either skipped out on the whole thing or he burned to ashes from the sunrays, I guess?
Ahh, dammit! I don’t get what’s goin’ on, but it pisses me off! It’s all ‘cuz of the summer, god freakin’ dammit!
Chapter 2
Taichou-dono~! (waves)
Look, look! Us Ryuseitai first years just had our outfit fitting done! Anzu-dono’s work is top-notch as always!
It fits me perfectly~ Twirl, twirl~♪
However, the job’s called “Pirate Festival”, while our outfits look much more like that of a navy’s…?
Is this truly alright~? We don’t have the wrong outfits, do we?
And if I may, my seniors, hurry and change your attire, as well! We’ll rehearse together! ♪
Mm! Sorry, Sengoku, but there’s been a change of plans!
We’ll be busy with a different matter, so we’ll be joining you much later! Follow Anzu’s directions, and get yourselves ready beforehand!
Hrmm? Roger that, but is there a problem of some sort~? We’ll feel helpless without Taichou-dono and Shinkai-dono! Don’t the five of us make Ryuseitai?
You’re absolutely right, but! It appears that Pirate Festival has become a joint live show between Ryuseitai and UNDEAD, so we have to do a briefing with the other party!
Oho, with UNDEAD? I’d really rather not, as those people are scary~… But, well, if that is our task, then I shall fulfill it! I’m a kid who can bear it! ♪
You’re such a good boy, Sengoku! ♪ Sorry for how sudden this was! Any complaints should be sent to Anzu!
I assure you that we’ll join you later on, so please let the other two know about the change of plans, Sengoku!
Understood, nin-nin! Speaking of which, the individual who was floating in the sea was from UNDEAD too, no?
I see, so he was in the sea for the sake of our joint live~♪
Is he alright? I have with me a secret remedy that boosts one’s nutrition! I would be glad to share some, if you’d like~☆
Mhm, this is a vitamin drink, no matter how you look at it! The same one you find in convenience stores!
If you mean Sakuma, Kanata’s looking after him over that shade after we picked him up from the sea, so there’s no need to worry!
The three of you have nothing to fret over; I’d like you to focus on your practice instead! ♪
Very well, nin-nin! I shall take my leave then! May luck favor you in the battle~♪
Now he’s saying “battle”, huh! Mhm, it’s absolutely wonderful to see Sengoku so energetic all the time!
With such highly-spirited first years joining our unit this year, this makes us, Ryuseitai, safe and secure~♪
chiaki~? (sways left and right)
it seems that rei finally [woke up]~
Ohh, that’s great news! Sakuma, are you alright!? Are you alive!?
Why on earth were you drifting in the sea!? Who tried to get you!? I’ll avenge you!
Uu… Don’t make so much noise near my ears… I believe I have a heatstroke, and your voice is making my head ring in pain~…
I see! My bad! I was born with this loud voice! Fuhahahaha! ☆
Mm~, truly a man akin to the midsummer sun. I’m not too good with that; you stand on the opposite end of us demons of the night…
Nevertheless, I can see that I am in your debt.
I am grateful that you carried me to a shaded shelter. I was merely seconds away from turning into ash.
…I’m sure I’ve worried you as well, Shinkai-kun.
no, no, we are [friends], aren’t we~? ♪
but. rei is [bad] with [water], so why were you in the [sea]?
Mm. I did not want to walk outside under the blazing sun, either. However, fate had me caught up in a matter I cannot ignore, you see.
mm~? rei’s [way of speaking] is hard to understand, isn’t it?
Don’t you know that they say one man’s fault is another’s lesson, Shinkai-kun?1
In any case, I studied abroad for a little while. A friend that I became acquainted with at the time opened up a beach house around here.
It appears he married a Japanese surfer, then decided to migrate to Japan with her, and make it his home.
That blockhead made a bold decision of his own, it seems…♪
All the same, while he got to open the beach house he dreamed of in Japan, it seems he isn’t quite familiar with marketing strategies.
That is when he came to ask for my assistance.
He asked if I could perform a live show and attract a crowd for him, you see.
I cannot bear to refuse a friend’s request. Everyone in UNDEAD seemed to have the free time, so I invited them with me, and took a great journey to come all the way to the sea.
I asked Young Lady Anzu to officialize this as an UNDEAD job…
And so, unable to just watch the state of affairs, I have been helping with serving customers and cleaning around the beach house.
However, I collapsed under the sunrays, and accidentally fell into the sea.
ahh, and that is why you were [puka puka]-ing in the [sea]~♪ (sways left and right)
This beach is pretty close to our school, so I’m not too sure about the “taking a great journey” part, but…
I see, you truly cherish your friend! I see you in a different light now, UNDEAD!
No matter your weakness with the sunlight, you still rose to action for the sake of your friend! With all your might, you stood your ground against the hardships through the power of friendship! I’m so deeply moved…☆
We have our own job to do as well, but I’d still like to help you out! If you need helping hands, you’re free to rely on us Ryuseitai all you like! ☆
Oh? Now that’s a proposal I did not expect. Aren’t you folks at Ryuseitai known as ‘allies of justice’?
I was under the impression that such beings would be incompatible with us, the demons of the night…?
I have never once heard of an ‘ally of justice’ who assists ‘evil’, whether in ancient history or modern times, you know?
Fuhaha, that’s ridiculous! Allow me to be blunt! Opposing and exterminating ‘evil’ is not what makes us ‘allies of justice’!
Hm, I see. That is sound logic. I thought you were a fool with no thought in his head, but it seems I should revise my understanding, hm?
You’ve caught my interest, so allow me to ask. It has been a while since I’ve asked someone a question…
O hot-blooded man akin to the sun, the spearhead of Ryuseitai… Why are you an ‘ally of justice’?
What is your form of justice? What do you hope to accomplish by behaving as an ally of justice?
For what reason did you become an ally of justice?
Fuhaha! It’s because they’re cool, of course…☆
Mhm, it appears that I have greatly overestimated you…♪
Chapter 3
Ahh, jeez, this is sooo annoying~!
It’s hot, it’s crowded, our work schedule is a mess, and I’m piled up with stress! This sucks! All of you should just die!
We were supposed to finish this while it was still breezy in the morning, but it’s already midday!
Ahaha. Properly performing the job even with all the complaints is how you roll, isn’t it? It’s been a while since I’ve seen Izumi-chan’s work mode, acting all sweet and friendly~♪
Haah? How long do you think I’ve been doing this work? Separating your private life from your work life is the absolute basics, ‘kay?
But seriously, how’s a swimsuit photoshoot supposed to be our job?
Why can’t the girls do it? Don’t we have some in our agency? The heck are they thinking?
They keep putting all the jobs on us lately, aren’t they?
I mean, sure, we’re guaranteed to bring sales if we were in the magazine, but I don’t want to be sold so cheaply.
I don’t want to get a sunburn either, and how will they compensate me if I end up getting spots on my face, huh? Is the agency gonna take responsibility?
It’s such a pain to use anti-UV stuff, and sunscreen comes from my own expenses, mine. Can you believe these people?
Hey, are you even listening, Naru-kun?
Yes, yes, I’m listening~
Good grief… All you ever do is complain! You’ll miss out on so much if you don’t just enjoy yourself, y’know~?
I’m way more stressed anyway, my skin is seconds away from breaking out~♪
That aside, look over there, Izumi-chan. Anzu-chan’s at the other side of the beach!
Huh, Anzu? Does that mean Yuu-kun’s here, too?
Wawa, what am I gonna do! I didn’t think I’d get to see him today, so I’m just wearing my school uniform! W-Where’s my swimsuit… Ahh, I left it at the hotel!
Mm~ I can’t see properly because of the bright sunlight, but I think those are the kids from Ryuseitai?
By Yuu-kun, you mean Yuuki Makoto-kun, right? I don’t think he’s with her…?
Ehh~ What a let down! Anzu’s seriously useless!
I won’t tolerate it if she got close with Yuu-kun, but at the very least, she could’ve taken on the cupid role and pulled me and Yuu-kun to each other!
Gosh, you’re so self-centered. The world doesn’t revolve around you, okay?
But, huh, I wonder if she’s working even during her summer break? Must be tough, I’m really impressed~♪
Wait, she isn’t protecting herself at all from the sun! UV rays are the biggest enemy to our skin! I wish she’d at least use a parasol~
Ahh, gosh, I really just can’t leave her on her own, can I…?
Izumi-chan, I think it’s some kind of fate to encounter her today, so… Let’s at least go over there and greet Anzu-chan~♪
Ehh~? Count me out! Yuu-kun isn’t even around, is he?
Gosh. You’d just twiddle your thumbs with nothing to do if you went back to the hotel. We’re indebted to Anzu-chan all the time…
So let’s help her out in some way, to repay the favor~♪
Haah? I don’t want to work more than necessary, though~? Or what, is Anzu going to pay us for this?
Now now, let’s just go already~♪
Anzu-chaaan~! Yoohoo, fancy meeting you here! ☆
Mm? Anzu-dono, someone has come over to us…?
Ah, those two are from Knights! I think they’re older? I should always greet my seniors! ‘Suuup, thanks for all your hard work! ☆
Oh my, you’re so energetic in this hot weather! I love polite kids~♪
So suffocating~ Ryuseitai together in the height of summer is so suffocating~… Wish you’d all just die~…
Are you guys gonna perform a live show or something? The heck is that weird get-up for?
Ossu! Anzu-san made these for us — They’re the costumes for Pirate Festival!
Us Ryuseitai take on the navy role, so we’re wearin’ military-like uniforms! ☆
Military uniforms are so cool, aren’t they!? It’s like a man’s epic adventure! Salute~☆
Chapter 4
Umm… Anzu-san, my outfit feels a little tight, actually…?
Midori-kun, didja grow taller since we last had our measurements in April?
Anzu-san has been makin’ outfits based on the data back then~
Heheh! Taisho’s asked me to help out with carrying sewing materials before, so that’s how I know!
You’re gonna keep growing bigger, huh~ I’m jealous, Midori-kun~♪
Uu, I wish I could share my height with everyone…
We always look uneven in Ryuseitai whenever the five of us line up; it’s not really well-balanced, is it…?
That’s the charm of us Ryuseitai! We’re all different, we’re all wonderful! ☆
You’re on good terms, aren’t you? I’m a little jealous… So you’re practicing for that so-called Pirate Festival?
Yep! We’re starting with outfit check-ups, and then we’ll do a rehearsal take!
I’d say we’re still double checking if there’s any problems with our costumes and how far we’ve progressed~? After that, we’ll change into our sweatsuits to practice!
It’d suck to have these costumes go to waste from the sweat and sand, right…?
By the way, Sengoku-kun, it feels hot… Why’re you hiding behind my back…?
P-People I do not really know scare me~! Spare me, spare me!
Ahaha. By the way, Pirate Festival is split into three parts!
The first part is “Navy”, second part is “Pirates”, and third part is “Navy VS Pirates” — That’s how it’ll go down!
UNDEAD joined us suddenly, and they’re the pirate role, so~ They’re gonna participate startin’ from part two!
The plan is that, while we perform the first part, UNDEAD will prepare themselves, from the outfit check-ups to rehearsal!
After all, UNDEAD’s participation was decided outta nowhere! So they aren’t prepared to start anytime soon~
That’s why us Ryuseitai will stall for time ‘til they’re done preparin’ everything! ♪
Ohh~ Everyone’s hurrying about as always.
Changing up plans while also needing to look after two units at the same time is a little too much all at once, isn’t it?
We have some time to spare since we’ve just finished our photo shoot work… So if it’s alright with you all, how about we help with some of the smaller tasks?
Naru-kun, just so you know, I am not helping out. Could you stop deciding on my schedule without my permission?
Gosh! Who do you think negotiated with the agency to get you back in photo shoot work after you skipped out on it for a good while?
Can’t you repay me a little for the debt you owe me?
I never asked you to do that, though? And even if you didn’t do anything, there’s no chance that the agency was ever going to let go of a strong asset like me!
You’re being so condescending, it’s sooo annoying!
And I only got involved in this photo shoot job because you forced me into it!
If anything, I’m the one who’s being inconvenienced! I don’t want to do any photo shoot work until Yuu-kun’s back, okay?
I can’t shine in photos unless it’s with Yuu-kun!
Right, right, please forgive me for all that.
Good grief…
Anyway, well… I won’t force you, but… Anzu-chan, you’re still a novice as a producer, right?
It’s fine to rely on us a bit more, okay?
We can start with motivating all those guys…
By going to that store and buying a cute swimsuit, how about it? It’s not sexy at all to be in a sweatsuit, you know?
There’s a few lovely swimsuits I’ve had my eyes on. I’ll buy you one, Anzu-chan.
I can’t wear it myself, after all…♪
Translation Notes
- ↑ In other words, if there’s anything you notice about someone else’s behavior, look back at yourself and improve your own.