The Fallen Angels’ Banquet – The Angels’ Motives
Chapter 1
Note: This translation is in progress! Chapter 1, 2, 3, & 4 are still WIP!
Season: ES 2nd Year, Summer (Mid-June)
Chapter 5
Meanwhile, at the shopping mall…
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Look, Yume, this frilly hat would suit you, wouldn’t it? Try it on.
…(Obediently wears it)
Mhm. It totally looks good on you.
This hairband looks neat too. Don’t you like stuff like this?
…The big ribbon is cute, but it isn’t really a design Yume likes.
Don’t just make up random assumptions… okay.
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You aren’t getting angry at Yume, are you? Even though Shinobu-san got so angry at Yume.
Mm~ Well, I do wish you’d choose your words more wisely.
But you were also taking it seriously, and that’s what made you want to throw a few complaints, right?
…Mhm. It felt like the thing Yume loves was being looked down on, as if they were saying, “who cares, this is good enough”.
Suou isn’t that sort of guy, y’know. Neither is Anzu-san. I assure you, they wouldn’t treat something you’re so passionate about in such a careless way.
It’s just that there’s only so much someone can do, you feel me? You wouldn’t want to cause trouble to the manga company by asking for something unreasonable, would you?
Trust ‘em a little, ‘kay? I’m sure they’ll do their best to find a way to satisfy you within their limitations.
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…Yume spoke too selfishly.
That’s something you should say to Sengoku and Anzu-san, not me, okay? You can do it after you feel more calm.
…Why did you invite Yume to go shopping, Mashiro-san?
Well, I didn’t think it’d be right to leave you on your own, and well… We’re part of the same unit under “P-Choice”, so.
My li’l sister tends to be like this, but — Whenever she’s feeling down, I have her go shopping to clear her mind and it cheers her right back up.
Even walking around is enough to clear someone’s mind, and a mall’s got tons of places for kids to have fun, like the food court and arcade, right?
Even when she doesn’t apologize in an honest manner, things start relaxing and we make up before we know it.
And? That’s what would work on your little sister. You’re wrong to consider Yume as the same. You have the wrong interpretation.
Well, doesn’t matter either way. C’mon, I’m gonna be the one to carry all your shopping bags, so go ahead and buy whatever you like.
You’re so naive to think you can make Yume feel better with that.
But if that’s how it’s going to be, then okay. Yume will have you around until Yume’s satisfied.
Er, just make sure to have it at a reasonable amount, alright?
Mm? I see someone I know walking over here…
Oh, it’s Mashiro-kun and Anzu-san.
…And Hanamu—… Yume-kun? Was it?
Ah, Midori-sama.
Huh? I get Anzu-san, but why’s Mashiro-kun here? How do you know Yume-kun…?
“Midori-sama”? I could say the same back to you, Takamine — How do you know Yume?
Eh, me…? I just got involved with the same job a little. He’s just a stranger to me, nothing more, nothing less.
Getting called by “-sama” through just a “little” talking is pretty special, though? I mean, I kept being called “Ra*bits’ leader” by him.
I don’t know what to say to that. I didn’t understand the reason even when I asked for one… Just ask Yume-kun directly.
Ahh, true. Yume, why do you call Takamine by “Midori-sama”?
Yume happened to see him in a magazine, and thought he looked like a prince — an oujisama. So, he’s Midori-sama.
A prince? …Takamine, as one?
…Staring at me now won’t get you anything. I’m just a huge gloomy guy.
Mm~ Takamine, a prince…
To me, the prince would be Hokuto-senpai, but… I guess everyone has their own image of what a prince is, huh?
But man, I had no clue Yume’s prince was Takamine.
Don’t get the wrong idea, okay? Yume’s prince is one single person only. Midori-sama isn’t Yume’s prince.
Huh, he isn’t?
Mashiro-kun’s confused… Whew, I’m glad I’m not the only one who can’t make sense of the Princess-nese language.
We reached a favorite store of Yume’s. Yume will look around with Anzu-san, so the two of you wait here, okay?
Huh, me too? …He’s gone. I’m only here to buy manga, though…
Sorry, Takamine. I don’t mind if it’s until the two come back, so could you stick around for a while?
Ehhh~… Why’re you with Yume-kun, anyway? You don’t seem all that close…?
Right, so about that…
A few minutes later…
—And that’s the gist of it.
Huh, so that’s what happened.
I can’t imagine Shinobu-kun yelling, but if you of all people say so, then it must be true.
Yeah… I’m worried if he’s feeling down, but Suou’s with him right now, so it should be fine. As for Yume—
…I don’t really get Yume much. He was completely quiet up until a second ago, and only now got his mood back.
Hey, Takamine, can I ask? What sort of kid is Yume?
I have no clue. I guess it’s like, he’s a kid who’s making his own world…?
Maybe all the kids of this generation are like that, though.
“This generation”…?
Anyway, I’m amazed you can hold up taking care of him. I could never. I don’t wanna be with him during off hours…
Haha. In your case, you’re like that with just about anyone, Takamine.
Well, to be honest, I have my own reservations… But now that all that’s happened, I’m hoping he apologizes to Sengoku after all this, even if it’s only after he’s calmed down.
But strangely enough, I don’t feel tired at all, and it’s probably all thanks to my little sister and Mitsuru. I think I’ve grown used to this sorta thing after taking care of them for so long.
Ahh, so you have a little sister… That’s why you’ve got a reliable Onii-chan aura, huh?
Onii-chan aura? I’ve got something like that…?
Yeah. At the very least, way more than I ever could have.
It always felt like whenever there was any problem at school, talking to you about it was enough to solve things.
You don’t get annoyed when people talk to you, and you don’t give off the air of someone hard to get close to, so it’s always a big help to me.
Then again, it’s probably overbearing from your point of view…
Not at all, actually. It’d only make me feel stressed if I ignore anyone in trouble.
And maybe I’d look like I’m meddling, but I’d much rather help the person out.
Wow, really? It’s ‘cause you’re that sort of person that Yume-kun’s also relaxed, I think. Probably way more than when he was with me, at least.
—Yume’s back. Let’s go to that store next.
You just got back, but you already want to go someplace else?
Time is limited. Many wonderful things are waiting for Yume’s arrival, so come on, start escorting Yume.
Ermm… Does this mean I still have to tag along, too…?
Of course. The princess is always accompanied by servants.
No, no, I was never a servant, y’know…?