[Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Thread Started on May 26, 2006, 8:48pm »
Because I simply love this game too much *laughs*
And, actually, because it's about the only disk space I can spare...or else I would have pulled Piyotan (but that's a two-disc installation for up to 1 gig).
Hopefully I can last through this...>_<
And, my translations are NO GUARANTEE correct....in fact, I'd be lucky if I hit about 80%. But you know, as long as it delivers the point *nodnods*.
I'm still considering whether to do Sudou-sensei's route or Kai-senpai's route...personally I have more fetish towards Sudou-sensei...
First, some specs.
Installation: The game runs a pretty smooth installation under winXP in Japanese language format. No additional patches/game fixes is necessary for this system.
Main Menu/User Interace: Story = Begin a new story. A name prompt will pop up enabling you to type in your own desired first (top) and last (bottom) names. Checkbox enables re-check everytime you initiate a new game. Button above "OK" will return default settings.
Load = Load from a saved point (20x4 slots available). This game enables saving at any point in the game.
Extra = Will not be activated until you have hit at least one ending.
Option = Configurations. The left o the menu when you click in shows text-rolling speed, character-image enter speed, and auto-mode text-rolling speed from top to bottom, respectively. Note that "text-rolling" speed does not stand for duration of message. If you want to change the duration each message lasts, please use File->Config(C)->Word Settings (second tab) and adjust the four bars below. AxB=total amount duration the message will last (in seconds).
I'd personally suggest you use the file menu for all the configs. It's much more detailed and specific than the options menu, however, the options menu allows you to do quick adjustments while in the middle of the game.
Back to the options menu, the bottomost two adjustments on the left-hand side are no-read skip and window adjustments. On your right are BGM and voice volume adjustments (separate for each character). You can also change the font if you like.
The game interface allows you to auto-roll, replay voice, and back-read. Using the mouse-scroll will get you the quick back-read mode, and pressing ctrl will enforce skip-read (even if you have no-skip read on).
A bit of index that might help you navigate:
Head thread: Specs, disclaimers, and such. Floor 1: First encounter with Senpai Floor 2: Sensei offers to help Floor 3: Talking to Sudou-sensei Floor 4: Rejecting Sensei's offer Floor 5: Tomoya offers part-time Floor 6: Home. Talking with Kazuki Floor 7: Writing letter to Senpai Floor 8: Flashback of childhood Tomoya Floor 9: On the way to school... Floor 10: The overcrowded subway Floor 11: A bit of school life Floor 12: Club hours/Conversation with Sudou Floor 13: [Sudou track] A casual Sudou-sensei Floor 14: Letter from Senpai #1 Floor 15: Letter from Senpai #2
« Last Edit: May 28, 2006, 11:19pm by byouyuuken »
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #1 on May 26, 2006, 8:49pm »
and
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with
lots
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spoilers,
naturally.
And,
I
don't
have
the
most
perfect
English
in
the
world
either.
You are (by default), Fujiwara Miki. A second-year high school student (reminder that the Japanese system runs a three-year middle-high and three-year high school system). Today, is the beginning of the new Spring semester (and reminder that their Spring semester is the beginning of the new school year, unlike America which begins the year in the fall). The sakura trees are of course, in full bloom. However, Miki stands before the school gate unafected by the wonderful weather, and sighs to herself deeply.
Miki: "...even if it's spring..."
???: "And I was thinking who's that standing all still in front of the gate~~"
Miki: "That hurts!"
Someone knocked my head from behind. I whirled around and saw the familiar face looking down at me.
Miki: "Oh. it's just Tomoya..."
Tomoya: "What's with that disdaining attitude!"
Miki: "Because you are nothing to be happy about~"
Tomoya: "You--->_<"
That person is, my ill-met childhood friend Takami Tomoya. Other than that he always blurts things out without thinking, he doesn't really have any other major faults.
Tomoya: "Get going then, you're acting like a dork (just standing there)."
Miki: "You're annoying--. Let go of me."
Tomoya: "Just then, what were you staring at? 'something over there?"
Tomoya made a strange expression and bent over by my side. This exaggerated attitude is really embarrassing! Well, maybe it isn't so exaggerated. Tomoya is much taller than I am, so his "eye level" would also be diferent from mine.
Miki: "No...nothing. Let's go."
Tomoya: "You must be thinking about 'him' again, right? It's super ovbious."
Miki: "wha..."
Tomoya: "It's written all over your face. Kai-senpai, right?"
Miki: "......"
Tomoya snorted as if in disdain, but then went quiet.
He's right, though. I was thinking about Kai senpai, a person very important to me.
....right now, he's studying abroad in England.
Miki: "Isn't it fine? To think about a lover far far away."
Tomoya: "you sound like you're talking about someone who's dead |||||"
Miki: "Don't say things that'll bring bad fortune, stupid!"
Tomoya: "a FIANCE nowadays..."
Miki: "!...what's up with..."
Tomoya: "Speaking of which, why do you even have a fiance?"
Miki: "Our parents promised the arrangement as an act of friendship."
Tomoya: "heh? Don't you think that's a bit old-fashioned?"
Miki: "...there were lots of complicated things going on, or so it seemed like."
Tomoya's words made me feel a little uncomfortable. Indeed, an arranged engagement through parents would appear strange to people nowadays.
Miki: "...but, it's rare that..."
Tomoya: "what is?"
Miki: "Tomoya, I thought you normally don't care to hear things about senpai."
Tomoya: "That's because...not like there's anything interesting (to hear about)."
Miki: "eh?"
Tomoya: "Ahh~~no, I mean, it just sounded so dull..."
Miki: "Dull? ...what is?"
Tomoya: "Because, the marriage was decided a long time ago, right?"
Miki: "Well....it does seem that way."
Tomoya: "So, it's not an "encounter" at all..."
Miki: "Well you can't really put it that way..."
Because there WAS really an encounter...
Tomoya: "Heh~~I haven't heard about that before~~"
Miki: "At first, we didn't know each other. I mean the fact that we're engaged to each other by arrangement."
Tomoya: "At first? You two met in the Art club, right?"
Miki: "Nope. The first time I met senpai is..."
-flashback-
The sakura was in full bloom. It is orientation day and the start of my new school life. I stand in front of the school gate, full with anticipation and apprehension. That day, the sakura trees in full bloom seems to pour in from the gates. But, the first thing that catches my attention...isn't the blooming flower.
???: "You...what's wrong?"
(Ken: PRINCE-SAMAAAAaaa~~~~~~~~*eyes sparkles*)
Bad!! Has he found out that I was (staring)...?
Miki: "So...sorry....."
???: "...it's nothing to apologize for."
The person smiled slightly. My face probably flamed...He was holding the basket of flower ornaments for the new students, and standing under the sakura tree at the main gate.
...like an angel in uniform, would that be the best way to describe him? Maybe fantasy wouldn't be suitable, but he really is a very pretty person. Probably, the type that most girls would fall in love at first sight with.
???: "Here. Welcome, freshman-san."
Miki: "Th...thank you, very much."
He handed me one of the flowers. Even though the flower was just made out of ribbon, it seems fresh and even smells fragrant when handed over through his slender fingers.
Which year is he in? If he's not a freshman, then he must be one of the upperclassmen...
???: "What's wrong? Do you not know how to pin the flower on?"
Miki: "Ah...where do you pin the flower?"
???: "On the chest is fine."
Miki: "Th...thank you!"
A nice smell emanated from his neck when he bended over. Deodorant? (Ken: I personally don't think deodorant smell can be a very romantic way to describe a person's smell...but.) A persistant, yet gently fragrant. He probably took a shower in the morning...
Bad...what AM I thinking about?....my heart is beating like it's going to burst. With trembling fingers, I pinned the flower through the brand-new uniform.
After I awkwardly pinned the flower, I looke up. He is still standing before me, and gazing very still at my face. For a moment, I couldn't move as if paralyzed by his gaze. Those light-colored pupils seem to draw me inwards...
Miki: "A...ano..."
???: "You...are,"
Miki: "Yes?"
???: "Have I met you somewhere before?"
Miki: "Eh?"
I hurriedly went through the pages in my memory.
But, I wouldn't have forgotten meeting such a pretty person.
Miki: "Probably...not, I think."
???: "I see...strange, you felt so familiar."
Student: "Hey, Akira! Stop flirting with the freshman!!"
The other students helping out passing flowers brought back reality from the dreamy atmosphere.
Akira: "I'm not!! Geez..."
Miki: "I'm sorry!!"
I apologized in haste. To have such an attractive person be mistaken for flirting with me...but perhaps, I'm over-apologizing. However, he smiled at me softly with a slight blush.
Akira: "haha, sorry...I didn't mean it like that..."
Miki: "Same here...I'm really sorry."
After saying the words deeply, I stepped out as if in escape.
Akira: "Hey...hold on!"
He called out directly at me--I held my breath. This is bad...if this doki-doki-ness goes on any longer, I'm going to faint on my orientation day due to anemia......
Miki: "Ha, hai. What..."
Akira: "The... I'm Kai Akira, second year."
Miki: "Hai..."
Hmm? That sounds like...a name I'm familiar with...
Akira: "I'm the vice president of the Art club...if you'd like, come visit during club hours."
Miyuki: "Hai!! I will!"
I answered loudly from the excitement at hearing about the art club. People around me looked back...I can feel my face burning.
But, I really am excited! I've always liked drawing and artworks, and had thought about joining the art club in this school. And on top of everything, this person is also going to be there...
Akira: "*chuckles* Thanks."
His smile bloomed like the flower on my chest.
-----Kai, Akira-senpai.
....yes, that name would be a name I've heard before. Could this person be...the fiance whom I'm engaged to, the person that I've heard of since I was very little?
So mt first encounter with Kai-senpai really happened by chance. It almost felt like "fate", last Spring.
-flashback ends-
Tomoya: "You're...not having a fever, are you?"
Miki: "eh?"
Suddenly, Tomoya touched my forehead. His big hand totally covered my sight as well.
Miki: "Wait, hold on!! What's all of a sudden...!!"
Tomoya: "Your face is red, you're all staring blankly..."
Miki: "Re...really?"
Ahh....how embarrassing.....am I really that apparent?
Tomoya: "Are you feeling okay? Want me to carry you ("O-hime dako" means to carry by arms, like a prince carrying an princess in literal meaning.) to the health room?
Miki: "You...If you can do it, go ahead! >_< I'm telling you, I've gotten heavier by 10% since the vacation!"
Tomoya: "Really? If you say so, I'm really gonna do it!"
Miki: "...eh?"
Tomoya came closer, and reached for the bent in my knees...
Miki: "Ho...hold on--!!"
???: "There there~~time to stop acting unfaithful, Miki."
Someone knocked my shoulder. ....un, unfaithful?
Miki: "Ryouko....don't surprise me like that."
Ryouko: "Ahaha, sorry~~. Because you two looked totally like flirting~"
Tomoya: "Katagiri (Ryouko's last name), you should pay a visit to your optician."
Miki: "(To Tomoya) It's all because you're doing weird things!"
Ryouko is my first friend when I entered this high school. She's really mature not only by appearance but also through her thoughts....and acts very much like a big sister towards me.
Even though Tomoya isn't in our class last year, my something or the other very naturally we always form this trio together.
Ryouko: "Have you checked the class list yet?"
Miki: "Not yet. Where is it?"
Tomoya: "Where are you looking--over there, where that crowd is."
Miki: "Ah, I see..."
A big crowd gathers around the wall by the stairs, where the class list for all the students are posted.
Miki: "I don't want to squeeze into that crowd...>_<"
Ryouko: "Takami-kun, it's all yours."
Tomoya: "That's troublesome...why don't they just post it higher? Must be a short teacher who did the posting."
Tomoya went into the crowd, and very soon blended in chatting with old friends and classmates. He seems to have forgotten looking for the class list...
Ryouko: "How undependable...I'll go check."
Miki: "Me too"
We squeezed through the crowd and looked for our names. The 3rd class has my name, and Ryouko...and? Tomoya is in the same...
Ryouko: "Nee, we three are in the same class, see?"
Miki: "Ah--un, so it seems."
Ryouko: "That's a pain~~It's fine to be with you, but Takami-kun is also in the same class..."
Miki: "....Ryouko, do you dislike Tomoya?"
Ryouko: "Because, when we were in first year, weren't there a lot of problems concerning the events in Takami-kun's class?"
Miki: "oh...that...."
Back in first year, Tomoya's class held a barbecue-party for the athletics festival, and did fireworks for the cultural festival...
Miki: "Aren't they well-done, though?"
Ryouko: "That's exactly it! I'm not very skilled in handling event planning. It's tired just to THINK about how enthusiastic Takami-kun would be..."
Miki: "Ryouko and Tomoya have exactly opposite personalities..."
Ryouko: "Miki---you don't look too well."
Miki: "Eh...does it seem so?"
Ryouko: "Well, you were always lacking energy, though. Did you stayed at home throughout the entire spring break? You didn't invite me out either."
Miki: "I didn't always lack energy~"
Ryouko: "Today you just seemed even darker....Is there's something up with Senpai?"
Miki: "......"
Even though spring break was short, everyone seems to be a little different. That's of course, since spring is the special kind of season. It's a start-line or most people. But for me, time has stopped ever since that humid summer day last year...
-flashback-
Miki: "Eh...abroad? For one year?"
Outside, the cicadas reverberated loudly. It is a steaming hot summer day.
I followed Kai-senpai back to his room after school ended. Even though he turned on the air condition as soon as we got in, it still takes a while to cool down completely.
Akira: "Un....I'm leaving as soon as summer break comes."
Miki: "That's only a week away!"
Akira: "I'm...really sorry."
Senpai's long eyelashes lowered casted shadows on his pale skin. The face that has always shook me by its beauty...right now, it only looked irritating.
Miki: "...When, was it decided?"
Akira: "The abroad program was decided before I entered the school. The deal was that I must study abroad in England during my school years..."
Miki: "Then, why didn't you say anything to me!"
My voice rose. I can't help it...isn't it too cruel? It was only three months since we started going out, and of course, being engaged.
What's more importantly, I...really fell in love with Senpai...
Miki: "So it IS only just me...after all..."
Akira: "Eh?"
Miki: "It was like that since the very beginning, right? I've...fallen in love with Senpai at first sight. It was like a dream, but only for me..."
Akira: "That's not it! Fujiwawa, I'm also..."
Miki: "I don't believe you!!"
My dark feelings roamed inside me like spilled ink. Senpai is showing a really troubled expression on his face. I know I'm throwing childish temper...
But I can't help it...this "complex" won't go away. Is it really okay? An ordinary person like me, to be able to go out with Senpai through the enforced engagement...
Miki: "Senpai...you're always so kind. I...probably mistook your kindness."
Akira: "......"
Miki: "But, now I understand. I have always, just been fooling myself that I'm really your girlfriend..."
I let out all my suppressed feelings...and the feeling of despair. To Senpai, I'm only just someone who's forceully arranged to him through family, after all.
Akira: "Fujiwara...maybe you won't believe me,"
Senpai's hurt voice touched me slightly. I looked up....hmm? Are Senpai's eyes...a little moist?
Akira: "From the beginning, you were...very special to me."
Miki: "...From the, beginning?"
Akira: "Yeah. The first time I saw you, I thought that maybe I had seen you on a picture when you were little."
That's right...I've liked senpai ever since I saw pictures of him when I was little. But, he changed a lot since when he's small...so that I couldn't recognize him right away.
Akira: "But, that's not only it. You...encouraged me."
Miki: "...eh?"
Akira: "You don't remember?"
Senpai gently narrowed his eyes from the recall.
Akira: "When you came to the art club, and what you commented about my painting. 'It looks rather painful', you said."
Miki: "Ah"
I remembered! On the canvas leaning against the easel, there is a small body crouched within the light-colored image. It was very impressionist-styled...
Miki: "I...I didn't know that it's senpai's art...so..."
Akira: "...at that time, I weren't what I seem on the appearance at all..."
Miyuki: "Eh..."
Akira: "But you're the first person to notice it. You're the only one who understood..."
As he said so, Senpai held my hand and pressed it to his heart with sincerity.
Those eyes...look painful...
Miki: "Understood...what do you mean?"
Akira: "You don't realize it yourself. But that's why you're special. Perhaps, if I'm with you, then I won't draw artwork like that again."
Miki: "......"
What does Senpai mean?...his conceptual wording puzzles me, but I can sort of imagine...
Senpai's home is consisted of his father who's a reputable professor at a famous university, and his mother is a trilingual interpretor. He is the only son in the house, and on top of being a top student, his artwork are often awarded in competitions.
Even if he looks gentle and bright on the outside, he must have a lot of pressure to deal with.
Akira: "The reason why I held back on telling you about studying abroad....is because, of my cowardice. I was being afraid to say it..."
Miki: "Afraid...?....of me?"
Akira: "Yes. I was afraid of you....do you know? How much I feared that you won't like me..."
Miki: "Senpai...you..."
Akira: "Just then, you were thinking that maybe I didn't like you, right? And you wouldn't believe what I said...but, I am the same as you."
Miki: "!..."
Akira: "You are special to me, that's why I'm so afraid. Didn't I tell you? I'm just a coward."
Senpai cried out in struggle. I held out my hand for Senpai's...his hands are trembling.
Miki: "Senpai..."
Suddenly, everything reversed.
The negative feelings I have towards Senpai until now, all of a sudden turned into feelings of love. Subconsciously, Senpai grasped my hand. His shoulders shook slightly.
Akira: "Ah...."
Miki: "I understand."
Senpai looked me in the eyes...and finally, smiled. I don't want to see him showing such a sad expression, ever again.
Miki: "Promise to email me...and call me..."
Akira: "Fujiwara...of course!"
Miki: "You have to promise! Or else~"
I pressed my head to senpai's chest. When my forehead brushed against senpai's shirt, I can hear his heart beating. His smell hasn't changed from since the time we first met. It's really such a fine smell...
Miki: "Because you have to go...to England...so..."
Akira: "Fujiwara..."
I can hear Senpai's voice reverbrating through his chest.
Akira: "I promise..."
Senpai's arms embraced me. They still tremble a little...a warmth traveled through my heart. The senpai that always looked so perfect in every angle, who would know that he also has a heart as fragile and sensitive as glass?
Senpai has confused my sanity! From now on we'll be separated for such a long time, but why do I still love him so?
I pressed my lips against senpai's collar bones, and holding back the temptation to bite (on the collar bones, as in endearment), I closed my eyes.
-end of flashback-
In a daze, I heard the principal's voice...and my sight suddenly cleared.
Is he STILL going on with that speech?
Principal: "Fellow students, let's reach for a new horizon with our refreshed minds! That's all!"
A call sounded (students have to bow to the teachers before they can leave class, etc.), and all the black-uniform clad backs all bent for a bow.
Haa....it's finally over...sighs of relief rose all around. The relaxed air now floats with the moisture and warmth of spring.
The principal's speech is really overly long! But thanks to him, I was able to think over a various things. And about Senpai...
Ryouko: "Ah~~there you are, Miki!"
Miki: "Ryouko."
Ryouko: "It's so LONG....hey, come to the bathroom with me? It's hard to hold pee for that long a time!"
Miki: "Don't say 'pee'...(as in it not being appropriate)"
Ryouko's face is a little twisted (from holding her pee, I am assuming). But, I like her that way. Usually, pretty girls like her would be more pretentious.
Ryouko: "...hey, won't you spill it? To me..."
Miki: "Eh?...what's all of a sudden..."
Ryouko: "Don't pretend like nothing happened! About Kai-senpai!"
Miki: "Why...do you know it's him?"
Ryouko: "Because the only person who would trouble you like this would be him!"
Miki: "That sounded more like a scorn..."
Ryouko: "Well that's because, you've really fell for him~Almost as if your eyes have nothing else but senpai."
Miki: "uu~~"
Ryouko: "I'm really envious...even though nobody else knows about the engagement. Kai-senpai has a lot of fans, you know? Did you not notice all those glares form the girls?"
Miki: "Glares...?"
Ryouko: "See, that's what I mean, that you don't see anything else but Senpai--"
Miki: "I never knew..."
Ryouko: "Because you're all lovey-dovey, right?..."
Miki: "......"
Ryouko: "That's why I'm worried. You're supposed to be all daydreaming about your Senpai, but instead you're sighing all the time."
Miki: "...sorry, that I made you worry."
Ryouko: "At any rate, why not tell big sister what happened?"
Miki: "...un."
Ryouko: "Keeping it all inside would just be bad for you...it would be really difficult to keep everything within yourself."
Miki: "Keeping it all inside...? Do I really seem like that?"
Ryouko: "You do, even though you don't realize it yourself. You should use people around you more often! Well, except Takami-kun."
Miki: "Eh....why?"
Ryouko: "Be-cause! The poor soul is still expecting things!"
Miki: "Expecting? Tomoya is?"
Ryouko: "Yup, that you would be the same as back then."
Ryouko patted my head. Even though I don't really get what she means, the way she treats me like a kid....>_<
But, I also understand part of what Ryouko says. Right now, my world is really all filled just thinking about Senpai. Even though he's so far away, he still had me head-over-heels for him. Thinking about that, I should really hate him for it, but...
Ryouko: "Ah, it's not the time to be standing around! Let's go, Miki."
Miki: "un."
As we walked, I started pouring my thoughts out to Ryouko.
I have never thought of telling anyone about my relationship with Senpai. Because, it's not as important in other people's eyes, and they might laugh at me, or so I thought.
Maybe I really am enclosing myself in a cage. I've really never had any close friends either. Ryouko is the one who has always opened my heart for me.
But, this time I really thought that seeking answers from other people would be useless. After all, even I do not know Senpai's true heart. Other people would surely understand even less...
« Last Edit: May 27, 2006, 10:29am by byouyuuken »
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #2 on May 26, 2006, 8:50pm »
Ryouko: "Eh? So, he hasn't contacted you for nearly three months?"
Miki: "Yeah..."
Ryouko: "Maybe he was sick and unable to contact you?"
Miki: "I don't think so...because his dad told me he's well."
Ryouko: "So he's been in contact with his family...what happened, then?"
Miki: "That's what I'd like to know..."
I have been very troubled that Senpai hasn't kept in contact...it has always been that I return his calls when he contacted me, and we kept in touch in this manner all this time.
Ryouko: "Well? If he doesn't contact you, what about you contacting him?"
Miki: "...No..."
Ryouko: "Why??"
Miki: "Because...what should I do if he doesn't reply?"
Ryouko: "What should you do...but you won't know until you contacted him."
Miki: "...if he ignores me, I wouldn't be able to stand it."
Ryouko: "Miki..."
Miki: "And I want to know things black or white (meaning that she doesn't want an unclear reply)...so..."
Because we had the promise. I really don't know anything about Senpai, do I? Well, how much did I really know about him in the first place?
Maybe he had someone he likes from overseas...but he said I was special to him. Is he lying to me?
The more I think about it, the more confused I become...
Ryouko: "When is Kai-senpai coming back?"
Miki: "Around summer, I think. But maybe he won't come back at all..."
Ryouko: "You are thinking too negatively, you know."
Miki: "But..."
Ryouko: "I think that you still should try to get in touch with him."
Miki: "I guess you're right..."
Ryouko: "That's it! If you keep running away, nothing would happen!...now, let's get in the classroom!"
Ryouko went in first after knocking my shoulder for encouragement. I hesitated at the bright atmosphere of the classroom, full with chatting students.
That's bad...I really have a dark personality, don't I? Fearing to come in contact with people in this manner, do I have social anxiety?
???: "You, over there, hurry up and get into the classroom."
(Ken: SENSEIIIIIIiii~~~~~~~~I have FINALLY got to your part *cries* translating is HARD~~~~)
Miki: "Ah...hai."
The voice surprised me. I quickly dodged into the classroom under the teacher's glare. It's only the beginning of the school year, I can't handle glaring like that!!
...Speaking of which, who is our homeroom teacher? I didn't notice the name when we looked at the class list.
The moment I sat down in my seat, the classroom door opened. A tall teacher wearing dark-grey suit walked into the classroom.
Miki: "Waa...."
That's a small cry of---horror. It's the English teacher Sudou-sensei, who is famous for his strictness!!
Sudou: "Now, quiet down! You are not freshmen anymore, so stop that frivolousness!"
Yup, that voice. He's not exactly loud, but through his deep bass of a voice, more than half of the students quieted down almost immediately.
(YES~~~SENSEI's VOOOIIIIIICEEEE~~~~~~~~~*nosebleeds*~~~~Okay someone whack me so I can get on with the translations...)
And also, wearing suits inside a classroom...||||||||||
Sudou: "Beginning today, you are second-year students. On this memorable first day, shouldn't you use a more serious attitude to treat the opening ceremony?"
The classroom is quiet as if you can hear the sound of a pin drop...everyone stiffened from the apprehension of receiving a lecture. The principal must have noted all the yawning and talking students from his podium...
Sudou: "..well. From tomorrow on, please be good models for the freshmen. Now, attendance."
The air changed to that of relief...is the entire year going to be like this...? It would be better had we gotten a more easy-going teacher...
...When such things are going through my head, someone suddenly called my name. That's right...he said he was taking attendance...
Sudou: "Over there, you! Fujiwara!"
(SENSEIIIIIiii your frown is also KAKKOIIIIiiii~~~~~*rolls around more*)
Miki: "He...here!"
Sudou: "Are you daydreaming? Answer more clearly please!"
Miki: "....Hai...."
Everyone stared at me...how embarrassing....my face must be red again. This teacher is really terrible...my English is down the gutter too...
Sudou: "...that's all 43 of you (Ken: holy shit, that's a HUGE class). Pleased to meet all of you. As you all know, I, Sudou Nobuhiko, who will also be your English teacher this year."
He stands as if a ruler runs down his back. This person really has a serious personality!--Absent-mindedly, I thought.
Sudou: "I wish you all to do your best in my English class, even if the effort is only temporary."
After he went over that remark, he ran his gaze over the classroom.
Sudou: "Unless this class scores top for its English average (in comparison to other classes, I'm assuming.), there will be extra lessons covered until the next exam."
No way!!!....I'm terrible at English~~!
There's a small booing sound, but Sudou-sensei proceeded with homeroom as if nothing had happened.
Ahh~~if only Senpai is around at this time (as in he is good at English and would be able to help her out)!! I sighed deeply at the thought.
Senpai...why doesn't he contact me...
Sudou: "Then, that's the end of homeroom. Seat no.1, make the call."
Rise!--with that voice, I sluggishly rose from my seat. I'll have to make some considerations! Ryouko should be good with English...
Sudou: " Ahh, over there, Fujiwara."
Miki: "Eh...?"
The bass that sounded like it rose from his abdomen...uwaa~~why did he call me? Isn't it too soon for extra help?
Sudou: "You don't seem too well."
Miki: "No...I think I'm fine..."
Sudou: "You're obviously (not well). Especially when you're the only one being absent-minded while the entire class was so tense."
Miki: "I'm sorry..."
I didn't expect that he would notice each individual student's well being...a little surprised, I looked at the teacher. Due to the height difference, I had to look up at him. Light shone through the windows onto Sensei's poker face...
Actually, he looked really handsome. And I'm sure I did once hear something about a fanclub of students devoted to him.
Sudou: "I there's anything troubling your mind, please don't hesitate to share them. I promise no one else would learn what you have told me."
Miki: "...Thank you very much."
Even though he's overly stern, To have such a handsome teacher worry about my well-being is not a bad feeling. Would it be a good idea to open up to him and tell him about my worries?
But if he learns that I'm dazing out just because of such frivolous personal matters, would he be angry at me instead?
What should I do...?
Choice 1: Actually... (Continue to Reply #3) Choice 2: It's nothing... (Continue to Reply #4)
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #3 on May 26, 2006, 9:52pm »
[I give up *laughs and dies*. I'm going to go all-out on Sudou-sensei~~~YEAH SUDOU-SENSEIIIIIiiiiii~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
(Answering "Actually..." and talking to Sudou-sensei will naturally open his route for you. This is a key step to Sudou's route.)
Miki: Actually...
With all determination, I started speaking. Even though I've never ever talked about such things to a homeroom teacher, perhaps I really needed someone to hear me out.
Miki: "It's about...my fiance."
Sudou: "Fiance...?"
Sure enough, Sensei frowned at the notion. At that moment, a wave of regret came over me.
Miki: "I'm...I'm sorry! I know I shouldn't have..."
Sudou: "You have a fiance?"
Miki: "Eh? Y...yes."
Sudou: "I see...and?"
Miki: "A...ano......"
When he prompted me onwards, I feel really nervous! But...Sensei's face shows an earnestness...like he's thinking about it like a complicated matter...
Miki: "That person, is a upperclassman from our school..."
Sudou: "Oh? Who is it?"
Miki: "Um...Kai Akira-senpai.
Sudou: "That Kai? The one who went abroad in England?"
Sensei's eyes widened and showed a really surprising expression....Senpai is really well-known (as in even among the teachers)...
Sudou: "You are Kai's...fiancee...I'm surprised."
Miki: "Yes."
Sudou: "So? Do you...dislike your fiance?"
Miki: "No, that's not it..."
Sudou: "Then what's the problem?"
Miki: "...there's no contact..."
Sudou: "From Kai?"
Miki: "Yes..."
---Silence.
Sudou: "Perhaps something happened over there, have you heard anything?"
Miki: "N...no...."
Sudou: "It's no use if you haven't learned about anything yet. Moreover, it's already affecting your daily life."
Miki: "......"
A very "teacher" thing to say. Even though it's true, his words suddenly chilled my heart.
Sudou: "Your duty as a student is to work hard on your studies. I'm not saying that you shouldn't have any other personal issues, but it's a different story if it starts to affect your performance."
Miki: "......"
Sudou: "Are you listening to me? Fujiwara."
(Ken: Sensei, I'm listening~~~please keep on talking~~~~~*shining puppy eyes*)
Miki: "Yes..."
Sudou: "...You are not children anymore. If it's a personal issue, then you need to deal with it in person...outside personnel (as in people not involved) would not be able to help you with an issue like that, at any rate."
Miki: "That's...true."
Sudou: "...even though these might be cruel things to say to you......if there's any other advice you might need, you may talk to me anytime. That's all I have to say for now. I am sorry that I stopped you today."
Miki: "Hai. Thank you very much."
I bowed to the teacher. When I raise my head again, he is already heading down the hallway.
Even though I don't really understand it myslf....I'm a little shocked. Am I expecting Sensei to answer any differently...?
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #4 on May 26, 2006, 9:55pm »
(For all characters other than Sudou-sensei, you would want to use this option.)
Miki: "It's nothing..."
Sudou: "...I see."
It would be no use to talk to the teacher, anyways. Because, even Ryouko couldn't address my worries, of course Sensei would give an even less defining answer.
Sudou: "Then, are you just slacking?" (Ken: ouch....)
Miki: "Yes..."
Sudou: "If you're dragging the spring break attitude to class, please limit it to only today. Your slacking air must not affect the surrounding classmates to an extent."
A lecture....is unavoidable...
Sudou: "I'm not saying that you should always be tense. Being overly tense or slacking off both causes problems. For example, during exams you might not perform as well if you're one or the other."
Miki: "I know..."
Sudou: "From now on, please be more attentive (in class). I do not wish to point you out again in the future."
Miki: "I'm sorry."
With a slight nod, the teacher started walking down the hallway.
Haa.....if only I can make up some excuse about my issues...but, I'm bad at lying, so either way I'm just digging my own grave...
Seems like I'm just creating extra problems for myself...
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #5 on May 27, 2006, 1:14am »
Absent-mindedly (again? =_=), I started heading down the hallway. Unexpectedly, I bumped into Tomoya.
Tomoya: "Yo! You're still around?"
Miki: "You are too~"
Tomoya: "I was talking with some teammates. Hey, let's head home together."
Miki: "Un...okay."
Tomoya: "All right~then, let's go!"
With his bookbag hoisted over his shoulder, Tomoya started stepping forward. Wearing an expression as if knowing that I'll follow him behind--for some reason, I felt comforted by his wide backview.
Miki: "You're just like a 'leader boy'..."
Tomoya: "What are you talking about--speaking of which, what should we do with that homeroom teacher! Isn't he just terrible?"
Miki: "English too right? What should we do~~the average thing dragged everyone down."
Tomoya: "You're right about that. I'm entirely beat...not good at English at all here."
Miki: "Me too. Things are going to look bleak from now on..."
Tomoya: "You should be fine though. Just send a mail to Senpai and you'll get all the answers in one shot."
Miki: "...but I can't do that."
Tomoya: "Eh?"
Miki: "Senpai hasn't mail me...at all."
Tomoya: "What's up with...why's that?"
Miki: "I don't know..."
Tomoya: "Hmm...that's 'fiancee ditching'."
Miki: "......"
Tomoya: "Well, you can always study with Katagiri. She's good at it too and she study hard---much more dependable than that fiance of yours."
...Saying that so easily...
But, he does cheer me up a little. Probably, I just wanted someone to say something bad...about senpai.
Miki: "That's terrible..."
Tomoya: "Haa?"
Miki: "Nothing, just me."
Tomoya: "You are doing a lot of mind-wandering today."
I laughed at Tomoya's frowning smile. If only Senpai is as easy to understand as Tomoya is.
Tomoya: "Oh yeah~~the new student orientation is taking place in the afternoon."
When we stepped out, freshmen with their new uniforms gathered all around. There were volunteer students passing the flowers out by the gate.
...That sure brings back memories.
???: "Ah! Nee-chan (older sister)!!"
Miki: "Eh?"
I turned to where the voice was calling out. It's my younger brother Kazuki. It's the first time I've seen him in uniform. He feels all of a sudden like an adult...
Tomoya: "Oh, isn't it Kazuki!"
Kazuki: "Tomoya-niichan, are you heading home now?"
Tomoya: "Yeah. hee....you look really good."
Kazuki: "Really? Speaking of which, this flower doesn't look cool at all! It's okay to wear for a girl though..."
Miki: "There's rarely anything in school that'll fit being 'cool' for a guy, so don't expect too much~"
Tomoya: "Well, I'd look cool wearing anything!"
Kazuki: "*snorts* if you say~"
With pouting lips, Kazuki walked away and mixed into the crowd of freshmen. Ater all, he's still just a kid--
Tomoya: "So Kazuki came to our school too. He's a sis-con as always~" (as in "having an obssession with his own sister")
Miki: "Eeh? What's with that~~His goal is our school's soccer team."
Tomoya: "Doesn't other school have better teams than our school?"
Miki: "...That I don't really know. But sis-con is a bad joke, so stop it. We argue a lot at home too."
Tomoya: "That's nothing--I want an older sister too. Not ill-mannered like you, but a real gentle big sister." (Ken: PFFTT~~)
Miki: "Then, your genes can probably be your big sister~" (Ken: I give up on trying to figure out this sentence...I think Miki was saying that Tomoya may have a mother-complex.)
Tomoya: "That can be it...then she'd just be a second mom."
Miki: "Fu...your mom, how's she doing?"
Tomoya: "Great. Better than I am."
Miki: "Because your family is like the all-star athletic type."
I've been to Tomoya's house before, and really liked everyone's bright prescence. Of course, not like our own house isn't as cheerful...but our house sure pales in comparison to Tomoya's.
Sometimes I'd forget, but truth is that the people I call dad and mom right now...are actually my uncle and aunt.
Tomoya: "Hey Miki, are you doing any part-time jobs?"
Miki: "Eh? Nope."
Tomoya: "Hmm~~then, want to try it out at the place I work?"
Miki: "Why, all of a sudden..."
The sharp turn to part-time talk surprised me. It's the first time that Tomoya invited me to work at a place he knew.
Miki: "Tomoya, where do you work at?"
Tomoya: "A restaurant's hall (lobby?)....well, hall and waiter combined. It's the "Tender Garden" in front of the train station."
Miki: "Oh, over there. That's a really cute place..."
Tomoya: "It's true the customers are mostly female..."
Tender Garden is a relatively new place which features healthy dishes made from herbs and organic vegetables. It's a really cute shop, the interior design is in a pink theme too, seeming to target female customers.
Actually its customers are mainly schoolgirls and OL (Office Lady = young female workers under the age of 30). Since it's not located on a very commercial area, no salarymen or old male customers would come either.
But I didn't think Tomoya would be a waiter there. Because if I remember correctly, the waiters in that restaurant are all cute-types, that's another reason why girls like to eat there...
Miki: "Are they looking for female part-time workers?"
Tomoya: "Not that...I just thought you'd like a change of atmosphere."
Miki: "...I see."
Tomoya is actually caring about me...I'm happy.
Miki: "Tomoya, thanks."
Tomoya: "Tha..t's nothing to thank me about..."
Miki: "But part-timing...I don't have any previous experience."
Tomoya: "You're not that social, so kitchen would be a better place for you. It might be a little difficult to memorize the recipies, but it should be pretty fun. And also, workers get 30% off on the food there."
Miki: "Hmm..."
What should I do?
(Choosing to work will open up Tomoya's route, as well as another person's *winks and nods*. Well...technically speaking, another TWO peoples'...but reminder that since Tomoya will drag you straight to work afterwards, you'd want to choose not to work if you're going for either Sensei or Akira-kun.)
Choice 1: I'll give it a try! (Proceed to purple text) Choice 2: It's too bothersome... (Proceed to pink text)
Miki: "Okay...then, I'll give it a try?"
Tomoya: "Seriously? Great! Then, next time on my shift I'll introduce you over there!"
Miki: "But I'm kindof clumsy...would it really be okay..."
Tomoya: "You'll be just fine! And, there's a really interesting Senpai working in the kitchen area."
Miki: "Heh...how interesting?"
Tomoya: "You'll know when you meet him. It's like...he knows almost everything. What do you call that...like a know-it-all?"
Miki: "...hmm. Maybe he's just smart?"
Tomoya: "That might be too. Whether he studies a lot or whatever, he should be a pretty smart person (to know all that knowledge). Anyways, look forward to meeting him!"
Miki: "Okay! I'll be expecting (to meeting him)~"
Since Tomoya suggested a change of atmosphere, I think I'd go with that suggestion.
*(Proceed to white text)
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Miki: "Unn....I'm thankful, but it's too bothersome..."
Tomoya: "Bothersome!?!?"
Miki: "Don't be mad~~because, if I part-time with such a careless attitude, it would only cause trouble or the staff there."
Tomoya: "You...well you were always the couch-potato..."
Miki: "That's right...I just don't like to move around if there isn't a need..."
Tomoya: "I get it, I get it. It's strange of me to ask you out to do part-time, too."
Miki: "Sorry...but I really appreciate it."
Tomoya: "Ba--ka."
Tomoya sulked and walked at a quick pace. His neck under those short-cropped hair is all red, how cute!
*(Proceed to white text)
Tomoya: "And, by the way..."
Suddenly, Tomoya spoke with a much more serious tone than before.
Miki: "Eh...? What's wrong?"
Tomoya: "About that guy...your fiance."
Miki: "About Senpai...?"
Today's Tomoya really IS unusual. Normally he'd avoid any conversation concerning such topics...
Miki: "What's wrong with Senpai?"
Tomoya: "Are you...okay with it?"
Miki: "Eh...?"
Tomoya: "Because, your parents decided it, right?"
Miki: "Yeah..."
Tomoya: "Then, what about your own feelings?"
Miki: "Well..."
What a blunt question that is...well it IS just like Tomoya's style...
Miki: "I like Senpai, very much."
Tomoya: "Even though he doesn't keep in touch with you?"
Miki: "Well, that's..."
Tomoya: "If he had to leave, then all the more reason to keep in good contact. If I were him, with an ongoing relationship with a fiancee, I wouldn't ditch her like he did."
Miki: "He didn't ditch me!"
I shouted in return in an unexpectedly loud voice.
Miki: "I'm...sorry."
Tomoya: "Sorry, I'm the one at fault."
Wearing an awkward expression, Tomoya scratched his head....wrong, it really isn't his fault. What he said was what I had been thinking about...and now that he said it out loud, I am all the more certain about that feeling.
Miki: "Sorry...but actually, I am having that feeling too...and because I was anxious..."
Tomoya: "Yeah, I see."
Miki: "I'm really sorry, to have you worry about me."
(Ken: and I'm sorry to have typed sorry so many times...>_< isn't there another way to translate "gomen"?)
Tomoya: "Idiot, don't apologize. You're the one who's having a hard time."
Miki: "Unn. Thanks."
Tomoya: "If, the person I like is my fiancee..."
Tomoya took a deep breath, and talked as if to himself.
Tomoya: "I will definitely not let her seem so depressed."
Miki: "......"
Probably, what he said is true. Judging from Tomoya's personality, definitely.
Miki: "...Because you're like a dog, that's why."
Tomoya: "DOG!?"
Miki: "Ahaha!! Because you're naive, and so easy to understand!"
Tomoya: "Damn you, all making fun of me!!"
Miki: :Ahh stop that~~it hurts it hurts!"
As Tomoya drilled my head, I actually felt refreshed. More refreshed than during spring break, which I shut myself at home waiting for Senpai's phonecall. All that time...
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #6 on May 27, 2006, 5:01pm »
I went straight to my room when we reached home. Being an indoor type, this is where I feel most at home.
I glanced at the photograph standing on my desk. It's the picture of Senpai which I had turned face-down ever since that day...
Miki: "It's really...unbelievable."
Before we were separated, I thought that I can't possibly love Senpai even more. But when we are actually far apart, my love for him increased. I desire to meet him even more than when we were together, and I look forward to his emails.
And, since the day he stopped mailing me, I started thinking about him every day...
Miki: "Like drugs...Senpai."
As if I'm poisoned by him. As time goes on I continue to suffer...Perhaps it isn't such a big deal. Perhaps everything will be fine again as soon as Senpai's email arrives.
But even thinking such thoughts, my fingers placed on the computer's keyboards cannot move by themselves.
Father: "Well, how's the first day of school, Kazuki?"
Kazuki: "Hmm...nothing major. The school buildings are prettier than (the old school)?"
Miki: "You're such a bore. Speak more lively, will you?"
Kazuki: "Like I want to (be a bore)!!"
We sat down together at the dinner table. Since dad has been arriving home late from work lately, it has been a long time since the entire family ate dinner together.
Miki: "This guy might say things apathetically, but actually he's just shy, right? Mother."
Mother: "That's true, he seems nervous too."
Kazuki: "Don't say unnessary things, Mom."
Miki: "Club activities start tomorrow?"
Kazuki: "Yeah, I think."
Miki: "You're joining the soccer team, right?"
Kazuki: "Hmm....maybe."
Miki: "You're being all stoic again. Hey, do you dislike being more energetic?"
Kazuki: "Haa? I...I don't think so. Don't pick on me."
Miki: "It'd be nice you were more honest about feeling happy---well you're still being that adolescent stage..."
Kazuki: "Don't treat me like a kid!!"
Mothier: "Now there, no fighting during mealtime. Both of you, quiet down when you eat!"
Kazuki: "Hmpf!"
Miki: "O--kay"
Father: "By the way, how is Akira-kun doing?"
Miki: "Eh..."
Kazuki: "......."
Father: "It's only a few months until he comes back. You must be looking forward to it."
Miki: "Oh...yeah..."
Father: "You can be more honest~are you embarrassed to admit it in front of Kazuki? Hahaha"
Miki: "Geez...dad..."
...Sigh. It's tiring...to have unpleasant things mentioned over and over again. (The usage is "hari no mushiro", literally meaning "so unpleasant it's like sitting on a mat made of needles".)
The worst thing is, that Senpai and I are not just any normal couple, but we are engaged through our parents' decisions.
If anything really happens, it's not just a problem between the two of us...
Kazuki: "...I'm finished!"
Mother: "Kazuki, that's all you're eating?"
Kazuki: "Yeah. I'm full already."
With that said, Kazuki vanished behind the kiktchen counter with his plates.
Miki: "That's strange--maybe the orientation was a bit too much to handle or him?"
Mother: "Dunno..."
Father: "Kazuki doesn't seem to like Akira-kun very much..."
Miki: "Eh? Is that so..."
I didn't know that. Kazuki hasn't seen Senpai yet...because the time I met Senpai was last spring. He hasn't been to our house, either.
Miki: "How can you tell?"
Mother: "Well young people sometimes can be jealous of others for no reason."
Miki: "...What's that about? I don't understand." (Ken: I don't either...>_> damn my Japanese skills...)
Father: "That doesn't matter. The point is that it's you and Akira-kun's relationship (not his)."
The way dad treats the matter so carelessly made my heart even heavier...geez, even though sometimes I'm thankful that adults are so oblivious, sometimes it can be really cruel too.
Oh well. Maybe he's better off being oblivious (Ken: not too sure on that...I FAIL on idioms...). Since dad's not at home very often, he doesn't know that I'm antisocial either.
And on top of that (her dad's comments), the surrounding noise irritates me and took away my desire for eating. I quietly placed down my chopsticks.
Miki: "Sigh----"
I let out a breath in my room. As I said, this is the place where I'm most comfortable, after all.
Kazuki: "Nee-chan, can I come in?"
Miki: "Eh? Ah---sure."
I'm surprised that Kazuki would come. How long has it been since he last visited my room?
Kazuki: "......"
Miki: "What's up?"
Kazuki: "....It'd be okay if you just admit it, to dad too."
Miki: "Eh..."
Kazuki: "It's not going very well with him, right? Your...fiance."
I was astounded for a moment. Kazuki was the last person I thought would talk to me about such things...
Miki: "...Why, would you...."
Kazuki: "Nobody would not have noticed anything if there's always sighing and sobbing noises coming from next door. What else did you think?"
Miki: "!!"
...that's embarrassing...if I can dig a hole and bury myself right now....
Kazuki: "You think nobody would notice?"
Miki: "...Yeah..."
Kazuki: "*sighs*...Geez, who is the kid now?"
Miki: "uu...."
I thought I didn't make a lot of noise...
Kazuki: "Well? What's exactly going on? Did he break up with you? Being all far out in England too."
Miki: "No...but..."
Kazuki: "But?"
Miki: "...He hasn't kept in touch, that's all."
Kazuki: "Hm~mmm..."
Miki: "What do you think?"
Kazuki: "No good?"
Miki: "You answered that pretty fast >_<..."
Kazuki: "Well he hasn't contacted you right? Maybe he dislikes you or wants to split up, it's just an easy way of breaking up instead of explaining things."
...Ouch....my head is hurting like something hit.....
Miki: "That's the worst advice I've received so far..."
Kazuki: "Really? I'm just telling the truth."
Miki: "You really are harsh (as in because he's close family, he can say the most direct things)....but, if that's so, perhaps..."
Kazuki: "Perhaps? Are you still trying to make an excuse for him?"
Miki: "But, But..."
Kazuki: "That's just wasting your time. Listen, I don't know how he sweet-talked you into this, but in the end he's just that kind of (terrible) guy, right? A close dandelion is better than a faraway rose." (He's saying that Akira probably got himself another girlfriend from abroad instead of coming back for Miki)
Miki: "But you don't know that..."
Kazuki: "Even if you're so depressed, you're still holding hope for him?"
What Kazuki had said, I have also imagined in my head many times. And I cried by myself in despair.
But, it's as if a devil came and reversed any strong thoughts into the opposite...I started trusting that things might not be that way instead. (Ken: ....I want to die if she keeps on using weird similes....)
Miki: "I think I'll trust Senpai...for now."
Kazuki: "Trust him...hmpf"
Miki: "Because I've already considered all the worst possibilities so that I don't get hurt as much if it really happens. But I still decided to trust him in the end..."
Kazuki: "......"
Kazuki's face became a mix of expressions as I went on. I quieted myself when his face settled to a complete disagreement.
Miki: "Kazuki?"
Kazuki: "...Don't you feel, lonely?"
Miki: "Eh?"
Kazuki: "If it goes on like this, and if you two actually marry, and he keeps using that attitude, wouldn't you be lonely?"
Miki: "Kazuki..." (Ken: Kazuki is so sweet >3<~~~~)
For a moment, my heart warmed...even though he blamed Senpai using such terrible words, after all, he's still worried about me.
Miki: "...Thanks."
Kazuki: "Wh, why."
Miki: "You're worried about me, right?"
Kazuki: "! Yeah right! Ba--ka!"
It'd be fine if he said so in the beginning...
Miki: "You're such...a kid."
Even the brother who normally says nothing but argue with me is showing his concerns. I have made a lot of people worry about me.
Perhaps, I am the one who's being most immature. I was thinking too much about Senpai, but neglected to care about myself.
Miki: "....sigh."
After Kazuki left, I opened my computer. A new composition was created for Senpai, but nothing is written yet.
Miki: "What should I do..."
Today, lots of things happened. My brain too seems to be clearing up from the spring weather. Now would be the time to write something for Senpai.
But, it is the first time I would be writing to him after three months...I don't know what to write at all. Would it be better if I don't write to him? After all, he's coming back in another few months...
Option 1: I will make up my mind to write! (Proceed to Reply #7) Option 2: Forget it... (Proceed to Reply #8)
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #7 on May 27, 2006, 7:48pm »
Of course I should write to him! If I don't do it now, I won't be able to write anything later.
I started typing on the keyboard.
"Kai-senpai, This is Fujiwara."
Miki: "u-mm..."
...What should I write about...
(Ken: Okay, okay...this is REALLY IMPORTANT!!! This is a LIFE-THREATENING decision!!! I'm not kidding you!! Of course it has to do with Akira-kun XD so choose WISELY...*evil laughter*)
Option 1: I want to meet you... (Proceed to pink text) Option 2: Please do your best! (Proceed to purple text)
"I wanted to see you..."
As I wrote this, I remembered the time when we were alone in the art room, which happened before he left from Japan.
Since the time we have left together is very little, I stayed later than usual in order to be together with him.
-flashback-
Akira: "....*smiles* Fujiwara, you're so intent (on your drawing)."
Miki: "Eh? I...didn't..."
Akira: "But everyone else left already. Let's finish up before Yuhara-sensei comes to lock the doors."
Miki: "...Senpai."
Akira: "Nnn?"
Miki: "Thank you very much...you stayed late because of me."
Akira: "Ahh, that's fine...I stayed in order to be closer with you, that's why."
Miki: "Senpai..."
Senpai's smile brushed past his face like fleeting snow. Since the day he confessed about going abroad, Senpai often has that expression when we are together.
...Senpai is actually very easily hurt, that's why I can't blame him anymore...even though I still want to scold him (for not telling me sooner) since my feelings too have yet recovered.
But, I don't want Senpai to dislike me...
Akira: "Fujiwara...have you always worked with oil paint?"
Miki: "Eh? Not especially...I just thought that oil paint might bring a more realistic texture. I've played with watercolor when I was little, but it's actually the first time I've used oil paint."
Akira: "I see..."
Miki: "Is there...anything?"
Akira: "Nothing, just...it's just like our relationship, or so I think."
Miki: "Our...?"
Sometimes, Senpai uses very abstract expressions to describe things...and he says things that sound very mysterious, yet seemingly very meaningful. While those words encourage me, perhaps I'm missing out on a lot of what Senpai is trying to tell me.
Akira: "Yeah...I've practiced with many types of media. Japanese art, acrylic, etching...I've tried all of them back then. But my favorite is still oil paint."
Akira: "But you must be different, right? Perhaps now you're having fun playing with the new media, but soon you'll learn its faults. It drys slowly, and smells bad. Moreover, it's a hassle to maintain the painting tools."
Miki: "U...un."
Akira: "Thinking of that, you'll probably move on to other types of media. There's lots of other ways to paint other than oil painting, after all."
Miki: "That might be so....but, what does that have to do with our relationship?"
As I asked, something also sparked within me.
Miki: "Senpai!"
Akira: "Hmm?"
Miki: "You're so cruel! I'm not dissatisfied to be with Senpai, and I don't have interests in other people either!!"
Akira: "...haha...I'm sorry, don't be so angry."
Miki: "Of course I'd be angry! Because you said I'm only playing around...!"
Akira: "Because...I'm your first, right? ....boyfriend, I mean."
As I watched, Senpai's eyes narrowed. In this humid room saturated with the smell of oil paint, the lukewarm breeze lightly blew on Senpai's bangs.
Even in this hot and dirty art room, Senpai looked as if he stepped out from a painting...my heart jumped slightly.
Miki: "Ye...yes...Senpai is my first."
Akira: "That's exactly what I'm worried about..."
Senpai sighed as if he really is very worried...
Akira: "I'm very happy that I'm your first boyfriend. Perhaps this just sounds strange or irritating to you...(Ken: don't know what the rest of that sentence is talking about...) "
Miki: "...Am I being too childish?"
Akira: "That's not it, anyone would have a first. But all the more I think of it, and thinking of the numerous possibilities that other people can also be your boyfriends in the future...I'm so very unsure of myself." (Ken: ahh....this sentence is a pain too...anyways he's saying that he's afraid that there might be people better than him, and that Miki would move on to another relationship.)
Miki: "...Senpai, while you are so knowledgeable in many many things, you really know nothing about yourself."
Akira: "Eh...?"
Miki: "Senpai, you don't even know how attractive you are...at least, to me..."
Akira: "Fujiwara..."
I'm again nailed by that soft smile....my brush couldn't move since a little while ago!!
Akira: "...I can't help my own craftiness. Maybe I'll even try you one day if I get too suspicious."
Miki: "That sounds awful..."
Akira: "But it's true...just that you have yet seen it."
(Ken: ....okay, I'm freaked. Senpai, you sure you're okay?....)
-flashback ends-
----and as he said so, Senpai...smiled.
Now come to think of it...when he said he'd try me, what does me mean?
Thinking of which...I haven't experienced anything like that. That must be it! Senpai must be trying me now. If he isn't emailing me...
All of a sudden, a cold chill ran down my back. Remembering Senpai's delusive smile, and those fragile eyes when he said those things back then. (Ken: Okay that referred back to that sentence that I scraped my brains out and still coupldn't get the meaning of...DAMN!)
...Senpai is scary...what is he thinking of?...
*(Proceed to Reply #9)
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"Please do your best..."
...Maybe it sounded a little too formal...after all, we haven't kept in touch for three months. But saying things like "long time no see" sounded strange too....
That's right, Senpai must be studying very hard during all this time.
He probably couldn't tell me that...Realistically speaking, I'm probably very dull in Senpai's eyes.
Even if it's our family's arrangements, Senpai is much cuter than I am. He's more good-looking, and he's smarter. Of course, anyone would pale in comparison to him.
This time too, he was so excellent that he was sent abroad as a representative to our school's sister division in England. Even though his parents decided it for him, but he also used his own abilities to be able to make it happen.
Of course Senpai would be tired of me...I should have thought of this earlier. Out levels are too different...
Due to that thought, my nervousness rose even more at the long lost of contact. My heart is chilled by the ambiguity. Why, do I feel that I'm even farther away from Senpai than in the past...
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #8 on May 27, 2006, 8:10pm »
(This choice couples the part-timing choice. Just to strengthen Tomoya's route a little better...)
Miki: "...Forget it."
With my fingers feeling heavy, I pressed on the computer's power switch. What an empty feeling...
Miki: "But...I'm always like this..."
Raising my eyes up at the ceiling, I said that to myself. I could never take any determinating action...it has always been like that. The child who refused to say anything, so of course she has no friends. I stayed at home, read books, and drew...
Tomoya...is the one who helped me out of this.
-flashback-
Tomoya: "Hey you, why are you always so quiet?"
(Ken: Umm, Tomoya, exactly at what age did you start changing your voice...? >_< That is so unfit with the kawaii shota on the picture...)
Miki: "......"
Tomoya: "You have to talk to people besides me! Or else, you won't have any friends in school."
Miki: "...it's fine. Everyone hates me anyways."
Tomoya: "Eh? Who said so?"
Miki: "......"
Tomoya: "Nobody said so, right?"
Miki: "....It's okay. Miki already has Tomo-kun (Ken: AWWWWww that's such a cute nickname!!! >3<) anyways. It's enough."
Tomoya: "Even if you put it that way...having lots of friends would make you very happy!"
Miki: "I don't need anyone else besides Tomo-kun. I don't want to talk to anyone else besides Tomo-kun."
Tomoya: "Geez, you're so troublesome. Then, you won't be able to do anything without me..."
-flashback ends-
...At that time, I'm really dependent on Tomoya.
Miki: "Brings back fond memories..."
Tomoya was always the leader among all the kids, but he's also really gentle towards me. But now, I can no longer depend on Tomoya for everything.
I can't let the thought for Senpai mess up my daily life any longer. If I don't get a grip of myself...
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #9 on May 28, 2006, 1:00am »
Kazuki: "Oi~~~Nee-chan, NEE-CHAN!!! Wake up!!"
Miki: "Nn...n Ahhh?"
I opened my eyes. uh...? When did I fell asleep?
Kazuki: "Are you up yet?"
Miki: "I'm up..."
Kazuki: "Sigh...I'm leaving! There's no more time so don't fall back to sleep!"
Miki: "Ee....time?"
I rubbed my sleepy eyes and looked at the clock hanging on the wall.
Miki: "Ah...ba-d."
All of a sudden, I'm fully awake!!
BAD!! I'm awfully late!! There's no more time for breakfast!!
I leaped from my bed and hastily checked my bookbag. The textbooks are left in my locker so they're okay. And then, I need to get dressed!
With full speed, I washed up and got dressed, grabbed a doughnut and flew out of the house. (Ken: The breakast item was "pan", which is bread with usually sweet fillings.) Having arrived at the subway station, I checked the schedule. I stopped reaching into my bag halfway.
Miki: "Maybe this isn't the best place to eat the doughnut yet..."
I was dashing from since I left the house. As I catch my breath and looked around, the subway train is already entirely filled with people. Well, if I squeeze, I can still get in...
Miki: "Eh....What should I do...."
If I escape the crowd, I'll definitely be late. But it would require quite some courage to squeeze in among all those people...
Option 1: I can't afford to be late! (Proceed to Reply #10) Option 2: I'll give up... (Proceed to pink text below)
Miki: "....I'll give up."
Seeing those sweat-dripping old geezers made me lose all desire to mix in along with them.
My strength vanished as I watched the subway seeming to leave with especially heavy noises. I'm doomed to be late...well, making it there on time would really require a miracle now, but it's nothing to excessively regret about.
Miki: "Sigh---well, it isn't all a loss."
I said to myself, and opened the bag containing the doughnut...I didn't wake up even though the cell phone's alarm went off. Yesterday's back-to-school must have took a lot out of me...
As I bit down on my breakfast, I habitually started thinking things...of course, about Senpai.
Right now, it's night over at his side. What would he be doing....Senpai.
Thinking of that, and remembering...
I was also late on my first date with Senpai...
-flashback-
Miki: "Senpai!"
He was standing at the platform, and I shouted behind him. As I did so, my heart throbbed....what if it's the wrong person?
It isn't until he waved at me that I calmed myself down. It's okay...it IS Senpai.
Akira: "Thank god, it's you..."
Miki: "I'm sorry I'm late!!"
Akira: "I was thinking maybe something happened to you. Good thing you're here safely."
I blushed a little and lowered my head. Senpai really is very nice to me...even though I'm late on our first date. He could have acted more angry.
Akira: "Where do you want to go?"
Miki: "Oh, that's right..."
First date ever in my entire life.
Miki: "What do you normally do...on a date?"
Akira: "Eh?"
Miki: "Ah"
I didn't mean to say that out loud...I can feel my ears growing all red...
Akira: "This is...your first date?"
Miki: "Ye...yes...."
Akira: "I see." (Ken: and he SMILED he SMILED what a radiant smile *twirls around* I like Akira-kun almost as much as I like Sudou-sensei~~but he needs to chuck that ugly-looking yellow shirt...)
For some reason, Senpai chuckled.
Akira: "I see~~then, let's do this."
Miki: "...ah..."
He reached over and took my hand. The moment our hands touched, my heart beated strongly. My strength failed at the soft contact.
Senpai and I...are holding hands. His fingers seeked out my own fingertips.
Akira: "Is it okay for you? Are you embarrassed?"
Miki: "I'm...totally fine."
Akira: "Then, let's stay like this, okay?"
I nodded, my face burning. Senpai let out a small laugh and lightly enclosed his hand around mine. Our skin brushed past each other; Senpai's hand is a little cold.
The train slided into the platform at the announcement.
Akira: "Then, where should we go?"
Miki: "I can go anywhere, as long as I'm with you."
Anywhere is fine...as long as we keep on holding hands like this. My heart is beating like it won't stop. Ah---that's right, this would be what a date feels like.
The train opened its doors on arrival, and the flowing air blew and stinged my cheeks. I finally noticed that I've actually sweated all over (due to the nervousness).
All of a sudden, I started believing that we can go to far away places.
Akira: "Well, let's just get on."
Miki: "Hai!"
Akira: "Let's go as far as we can."
Senpai's words coincided with the thoughts in my heart. Are we thinking of the same thing? I gazed at Senpai. His shy smile is really very cute.
Our joined hands also burned.
-flashback ends-
By the time I reached school, homeroom just ended. The call for bow from each classroom echoed down the hallway. I walked on, feeling a little inclined to run away.
At that moment, the classroom door which I have arrived at opened, and Sudou-sensei strided out.
...Bad timing.
Sudou: "You're late, Fujiwara."
(Ken: I have FINALLY reached Sensei's part again~~~*is dying* Sensei~~~give me more energy~~~~~)
Miki: "Y, yes. I'm sorry..."
Sudou: "Your reason?"
Miki: "I overslept."
Sudou: "You're slacking again."
To say he's angry...more like he's just amazed. Those eyes are cold...Yesterday is like that too. He's probably convinced that I'm a lazy student.
Sudou: "I you continue with this, I will have to talk with your parents." (GEH...Sensei is harsh >_>)
Miki: "Eh...?"
Sudou: "Of course, if you don't like it that way, then be more self-regulated."
Sensei threw those words at me and left. It would be bad if he really contact my parents. I'm only being late, why did he have to treat it so seriously?
To shake off the gloominess, I reached for the door-handle to the classroom. Ryouko can probably complain about what Sudou-sensei said earlier.
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #10 on May 28, 2006, 2:29am »
(This option is of course necessary for...well *laughs*. You'll see.)
Miki: "Well, I can't be late!"
Determinated, I pressed against the mass of overflowing people at the door of the train.
Miki: "ugu...."
The moment I squeezed in, the bell rang. The conductor shoved my bookbag inwards through the closing doors.
I let out a sigh. But, I haven't rode on such a full train in a while...it's sweaty, and full with the heavy breathing of old men...
I'm having difficulty just breathing. Now to adjust and close my eyes...deep breath...geez, why did I oversleep? I had even set the alarm on my cell phone in order to wake up in the morning...
!!
Suddenly, a cold chill ran through me.
....What the? Can that be...
There's a hand that's under my skirt on my buttocks...did he roll my skirt up...?
I reached my hand backwards to check...if that's so...
The greasy hand grasped my hand!!
Miki: "...!!!"
I swallowed the cry that was almost leaking out. What should I do....it's a pervert!!
Option 1: Strike back at him!! (Proceed to pink text) Option 2: Whaaaaaaa wha should I do??? (Proceed to purple text)
Unforgiveable...!
I swallowed hard. Did he think that I wouldn't do anything in return at such an obvious intrusion!?
Miki: "Stop, you dirty..."
???: "You...a moment, please?"
Miki: "Eh?"
I was about to shake the pervert's hand off. At that moment, the tall man to my side spoke. A calm and soft voice that also seemed to chill my boiling anger.
Miki: "A...ano..."
???: "Ah, sorry. I'm not speaking to you. To be more correct..."
Miki: "Ah!"
Pervert: "Wha, what are you doing?"
???: "I have some business, with THIS person."
The man quickly grasped the pervert's wrist from behind my back. Raising his hand high, the pervert had no choice but let go of my hand.
???: "Excuse me, but you there, will you get off the next station."
Pervert: "What!? Why do I have to do that? If I don't get to work on time..."
???: "Let's explain this after we get off. You shouldn't talk so much if you spit around. It's a trouble to everyone."
Pervert: "Da.....damn you, what do you want..."
Miki: "Um..."
???: "Hmm? What?"
Miki: "Um, are you...police?"
???: "Well, yeah."
Miki: "Then, I'll get off at the next stop too."
???: "It's fine. You still have to get to school, right? That uniform."
Pervert: "Damn you! Me too, I have to be at work...!"
???: "That's okay, you'll be fine even if you don't make it on time."
Pervert: "What....!?"
Miki: "......"
Saying that I don't have to get off...I see. This person isn't really a police, but just someone helping out.
That's right, normally a casual police wouldn't wear such flashy clothing. This person wears a lot of accessories, and what seems to be very pricey and fashionable clothing...
???: "There, we've reach the station. Don't think about running away, old man."
Pervert: "Ugh....! Will you stop grasping so hard! You..."
Miki: "Ah, hold on!"
I followed them and descended the train, pushing by the flow of people in the opposite direction.
*(Proceed to white text below)
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What should I do what should I do~~~! It's the first time I've met a pervert on my second year of commuting to school...Even though I finally made the train on time, now this!? But being late would be just as bad...
While I was hesitating, the old man's hand seems to be moving more aggressively...! Is he thinking that I am allowing him to do whatever he likes!?
Miki: "uu....stop..."
Even though I want to shout, my voice is stuck in my throat. What should I do...I can't do it by myself! Help me, Senpai!!
???: "Ah---ah. I can't stand it anymore."
Miki: "...?"
???: "Even though your mix of expressions are really cute, I can't stand that old man who's getting all excited behind you."
Pervert: "ugh...!"
As the man in front of me said so, the pervert's hand behind me started pulling away. But, he wasn't going to get it go so easily.
???: "Got-cha...what's wrong? You're causing a lot of trouble by sticking your hands around on a full train~"
Pervert: "Wha...who are you!! Let go of my hand!"
???: "Hold on hold on. Don't start spraying your sweat all around. Be more obedient and get off on the next station, will you?"
Miki: "A...ano..."
The change in development had me stupefied. But realizing that this man had helped me, my face burned.
Even though I don't want him to see my embarrassment, this person...is a cool guy.
???: "Haai we're already there. Now, let's get off."
Miki: "P...please wait."
???: "Hmm? It's okay, aren't you in a hurry?"
Miki: "That doesn't matter!"
If I weren't there as a witness, then capturing the pervert would be useless. Shaking my head at the man's concern, I followed them off at a station that's still a distance off from the school.
*(Proceed to white text below)
Yusa: "Ah...you really ARE very late now. That's why I said it's okay (for you not to come)."
(Ken: Yusa-san's smiling eyes....*melts* okay I admit I almost love EVERYONE in this game)
Miki: "That's...not a problem."
Even though I'm really late, I have an excuse anyways. After the legal procedures were over, The man who helped me out waited with me for the next train at the platform.
When the man handed the pervert over to the police, he had said that his name is Yusa Takumi, and his occupations is...freelancer (part-time worker). But just then he yawned and said he was heading home...what exactly is his job?
Miki: "Because of me...you were also involved. I'm really sorry!"
Yusa: "Eh? That' fi~~ne~~. Didn't I said? I was just heading back home anyways."
Miki: "Thank you very much for helping me out!"
Yusa: "You don't have to be so polite...it just happened by chance. Ah, that's right--"
Miki: "Yes?"
Yusa: "If you really want to thank me, then teach me one thing, okay?"
(Ken: Ahhh~~~his smile.......*melts again*)
Miki: "Eh...eeeh!! Of course...if I know the answer..."
Yusa: "Then~"
(Ken: I can't stand it~~~his RADIANT SMILE.......UGUGUGugugugu~~~~~~)
Yusa-san grinned like a kid and leaned forward.
Yusa: "Will you teach me your name?"
Miki: "Eee....."
I didn't tell him my name?...I was writing it all the time too on the forms earlier...
That's right! Because we had to fill out that form, I only told my name to the police!!
Miki: "Ahh I'm so sorry that I haven't told you that earlier!!"
Yusa: "That's why I said...you don't have to be so polite! Do I really seem that scary?"
Miki: "N...no. That's not it...."
I'm so embarrassed...that I haven't even taught my name to the person who helped me. And we're just about to part too...
Miki: "Um...I'm Fujiwara Miki."
Yusa: "Heh....then it's Miki-chan. You have a cute name~"
He complimented very naturally.
Yusa: "Yikes, your face is a-ll red."
Miki: "I...I....! Really, thank you very much!"
As I blurted out the gratitude, the train arrived just in time for me to step toward those open doors.
Yusa: "That's the express. Only the local train stops at my station."
Miki: "I see. Then, see you..."
Yusa: "Goodbye! Take care!"
Miki: "I will! Then...goodbye!"
Stuttering on those words of parting, I steppped onto the train. Left behind on the platform, Yusa-san beamed and waved his hand.
Miki: "In the end, I'm late by an entire period..."
I sighed when walking down the cheerful hallway at free hours. With that type of happening, it's impossible to rush to school...
???: "You, Fujiwara."
The bass that made me straighten my back in response.
Miki: "Sudou-sensei..."
Sudou: "What happened today, why are you late?"
Miki: "I..."
Of course he'd ask...but I have a bad feeling at telling the truth...
Miki: "There was a...pervert, on the subway."
Sudou: "What...?"
Miki: "I was filling out some records with the police, so that's why I'm late..."
Sudou: "In that case you should have called the school, or else people would be worried!"
Miki: "Yes...but, it wasn't anything really serious."
Sudou: "I see...it must be difficult for you."
Sensei frowned and sighed. Is that expression of anger or of concern? I do not know.
Sudou: "But...does that happen often?"
Miki: "Eh? No...it's the first time..."
Sudou: "I see. You should be more careful from now on...you were being too careless."
Miki: "Eh..."
What's with that? As if it's my fault that I met a pervert?
Sudou: "At any rate, make sure you contact the school next time."
Miki: "Yes...I understand."
Sensei left afterwards...Sudou-sensei really is cold! Saying things like that to a girl who's late because she was molested by a pervert?
Miki: "He's the worst..."
Being molested, and blamed by the teacher...thinking about those things make my mood even worse.
Miki: "Bad..."
The chime sounded the beginning to class. Today's second period, if I remember correctly, is being held at another classroom?
I hastily walked down the hallway, and thinking back to Yusa-san. He saved me with such a carefree way of speaking. That person...must be very used to a complex social life.
Thinking about him made my mood brighter, and my motivation rose naturally by itself.
Miki: "It'd be nice if I got his contact..."
The bright feelings floating in my heart overlapped with the thoughts for Senpai, and my chest seems to ache a little.
« Last Edit: May 28, 2006, 12:10pm by byouyuuken »
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #11 on May 28, 2006, 4:22pm »
It's lunch break. Since people in the class are familiar with each other to start out with, they separated into their own respective groups of friends.
I'm of course along with Ryouko. The classroom in the spring weather is really warm; we crouched in our seats and prepared to nap after eating. Over there, a group of boys were chattering by the podium. Tomoya left them and trotted to our side.
Tomoya: "Yo, honorable Ms. Tardiness of class 2-3."
Miki: "Don't give me weird nicknames..."
Ryouko: "Nee Takami-kun, which committee are you joining?"
Tomoya: "Committee? Oh we have to choose that by tomorrow."
Tomoya nodded, but in disinterest.
Tomoya: "Whatever is fun. Let's see...the lunch committee?"
Miki: "Is it really that fun to do nothing..."
Ryouko: "You're surprisingly indifferent to these things. I had thought you'd join the athletic fes. committee or the cultural fes. committee since you liked events so much. Then, what about being a board member?"
Tomoya: "Naaah, I don't like being part of the committee that much. And I have club activities to do too--events are fun when it happens, but the preparation work is too much for me."
Ryouko: "You have a bad touch." (Ken: ??? how does Japanese people use the word "touch" anyways? O_o)
Miki: "Hear me out~~Sudou-sensei really IS way too strict, the way he punishes students is really scary..."
Ryouko: "He didn't just punish people as he like, though. And is Sudou-sensei really that strict?"
Tomoya: "You're a good student, so you get by pretty easily. When that guy lectures, his gaze is so glass-sharp, even my life feels threatened! Right, Miki?"
Miki: "Don't put me on the same level as you..."
Ryouko: "Is that so? But even though everyone complains about him, actually I haven't seen him shout at a student before."
Miki: "That's....me neither..."
Tomoya: "Yeah, I guess you're right."
Ryouko: "Right? I mean he's tall and has a poker-face and his voice is scary, but I haven't seen him getting angry. Well it's more like he's cold towards his students and keeps a distance off..."
Miki: "Yeah, that's right."
I nodded in agreement with Ryouko. Even though he can single out students, he doesn't really come in any deeper contact with them.
Tomoya: "Is he really that tall? In terms of height I don't think I'm any less."
Ryouko: "Suits are just a diferent feel from the school uniform. It's that menacing attitude too."
Miki: "Your happy-go-lucky face just doesn't look scary at all~"
Tomoya: "The girl who's always depressed should have no say..."
Miki: "You..."
Ryouko: "Well anyways. I kindof like him though. Sudou-sensei."
Miki: "...If you put it that way...sounds suspicious~~~"
Ryouko: "Eh, really? How?"
Tomoya: "But Katagiri, you smell more like yuri..."
Miki: "Don't use weird descriptions..."
Ryouko: "What was that? Do I look like a lesbian?"
Tomoya: "Because sometimes you have that really loving babysitter look towards (Miki)."
Miki: "Eh....O_o"
Ryouko: "A man's jealousy is so ugly to look at..."
Tomoya: "Na...!"
Miki: "Ryouko has a killer side glance too!"
*bell rings*
Tomoya: "Ahh it's already classtime?"
Miki: "Eh? Why have everyone already changed...?"
Ryouko: "Oh, that's right. Next up is gym period."
Miki: "Ahh Ryouko, if you knew that you should have told me earlier!!"
Ryouko: "I'm not feeling that well since my period came, so I forgot about changing."
Tomoya: "...don't just SAY that in front of a guy...||||||||"
Ryouko: "Guy? Where?"
Tomoya: "......."
Miki: "A..anyways! I need to hurry!"
As everyone are already starting to walk outside, I gave a stupid cry and hurried to the locker room.
At least I made gym just in time. After the boy and girls did their warm-ups in separate groups, we began playing volleyball in teams.
The gym was newly renovated over the spring break and looks as if it shines. I thought of our art club's horrid-looking art room. We were always envious of the sport clubs who are able to use the gym.
Classmate: "It's coming your way, Miki!"
Miki: "Ahh~"
I readied for a setting posture. My fingers feel weak since they haven't held an art brush lately...
Miki: "Ouch..."
Ryouko: "*laughs* What have you done to youself..."
Ryouko, who was standing at the side watching the class, walked up to me both frowning and smiling at the same time. Ryouko was used to treating hurt fingers from the volleyball team, but even so...I'm too careless.
Miki: "Sorry, Ryouko."
Ryouko: "It's okay. Let's see..."
Ryouko pressed closer and examined my fingers. I suddenly thought of what Tomoya had said before and felt a little embarrassed.
Ryouko is a really pretty girl even though she has some weird habits...but if you put it that way, then Tomoya should seem more suspicious from his interactions and "skin-ship" with all his pals.
Bent over my fingers, Ryouko whispered to me as those thoughts ran through my head.
Ryouko: "Hey..."
Miki: "Hmm?"
Ryouko: "He's looking your way...Takami-kun."
Miki: "Eh...?"
I looked towards the direction Ryouko was indicating. Over there at the boy's half of the court and standing above all the rest of the class due to his tall height, Tomoya was casting glances over at my way.
Tomoya: "Ahh!!"
Classmate: "Hey Tomoya~Just serve the ball already!!"
Tomoya: "Oh, yeah!"
...Ryouko was right.
Miki: "....I'm surprised. How did you know? You must have see-through eyes."
Ryouko: "Fufufu~~He's so obvious though~~"
She laughed, and looked towards Tomoya.
Miki: "...Weird."
Ryouko: "Does your finger still hurt? Should we go to the health room?"
Miki: "Ah, nope! I'm fine now!"
Ryouko: "Then you should be okay. Don't toss the ball like that--underhand works just fine too. Be more careful next time!"
When Ryouko walked away, her long hair swayed and emanated a nice smell. When I looked over at Tomoya again, he seems to be just passing the ball absent-mindedly.
The sun is already setting. Today's classes have ended.
Miki: "Ahh~~~I'm tired--"
Ryouko: "What are you going to do after school?"
Miki: "Hmm? Let's see..."
(Below in pink is only applicable if you have agreed to part-time with Tomoya. Otherwise, proceed with the white text.)
Tomoya: "Hey, you haven't forgotten, right--"
Miki: "Hmm? What is it?"
Tomoya: "Oi...I can't believe you..."
Tomoya's shoulders sank.
Tomoya: "I said I'd take you to work, don't you remember?"
Miki: "Ah! That's right--"
Tomoya: "Geez...that's no attitude to treat your new job..."
Ryouko: "You are part-timing with Tomoya?"
Miki: "Eh? ah...yeah. Although today I was just going to take a look..."
Ryouko: "Hmm...I see. You working..."
Ryouko casted a narrow look at Tomoya, who jumped back.
Tomoya: "Wh....what is it, Katagiri..."
Ryouko: "I hope it's not some weird type of job."
Tomoya: "Damn you--what do you think I am?"
Miki: "Ryouko, listen--it's a job at Tender Garden! Tomoya is working there too."
Ryouko: "Eh...Tender Garden?"
Miki: "Haven't we been there before? The pink restaurant in front of the train station that just opened in February, and features organic vegetables..."
Ryouko: "Oh there....eeehhh!?"
Tomoya: "That's right, the one which we called having 'fast, cheap, and delicious' food~"
Ryouko: "I don't know about that--"
Tomoya: "........"
Miki: "But it sounds like fun~it's my first time having a job."
Ryouko: "Really? But be careful--there's also other people there besides Takami-kun."
Tomoya: "Say whatever you like....hey Miki! Let's get going!"
Tomoya snorted and strided out.
Miki: "Wait, Tomoya!!....Then see you, Ryouko!"
Ryouko: "Okay~Do your best there--!"
I followed Tomoya out of the classroom with Ryouko calling behind me.
I'm a little nervous...am I going to do okay for my first job...
(And then it leads to the restaurant scene, but I'm going to skip that for now.)
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....Although I haven't decided what to do yet.
Miki: "What should I do..."
Ryouko: "If you're free, want to go out somewhere? We can roam about the train-station area."
Miki: "That's a good idea~~"
Tomoya: "Don't you have club activities?"
Miki: "Ah, you're right..."
Ryouko: "Skipping club once in a while is fine. You have always worked so hard anyways, it's good to rest once in a while."
...What should I do...
[I'm going to go straight for Sensei's route now, so I won't be translating the other dividing options.]
Option 1: Attend club. (Proceed to the next reply) Option 2: Go out with Ryouko. *Option 3: Not today... (This option is only visible for Kazuki's route AFTER you have completed best-ending for at least one of the male characters.)
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #12 on May 28, 2006, 4:40pm »
I turned down Ryouko's offer and went to the art club.
Miki: "...sigh."
Even though I had the canvas all set up before me, nothing came to mind. Staring at the blank canvas...today is still no good. I guess I'll just apply some basic texture today.
Having decided that, and absent-mindedly squeezing out a color that I rarely use, and applied the paint using a daubbing knife. Again, thoughts about Senpai came over me.
...Well, that can't be helped. There are too much memories contained within this art room. The old floor tiling that squeaks when people walk around, and the dusty sculpture bathed in the setting sunlight...
Everything just seem to encourage my thoughts for Senpai. Like right now, Senpai seems to be just right beside me, wearing his usual white shirt and sketching with his pen.
Yuhara: "How are you doing today...Fujiwara-kun?"
Miki: "Ahh...Yuhara-sensei."
I did not realize for how long the art-club advisor Yuhara-sensei stood next to me. The old man stroked his white beard and inquired in a gentle voice.
Yuhara: "What are you painting this time?"
Miki: "I...I haven't decided yet."
Yuhara: "I see....you seem to have answered that quite absent-mindedly."
Miki: "I'm sorry...I was spacing out..."
Yuhara: "That's okay. A drawing is, a reflection of the heart. A mirror of your spirit. What kind of art would your heart produce at this moment?"
(Ken: I have a STRONG desire to put this sensei's speech into Yoga-speech...rolmao XDD)
Miki: "......."
The floor squeaked. Yuhara-sensei has already went away to examine other students. He probably doesn't know...Senpai's relationship with me.
But since my face was always so obviously read, he probably said those things knowing that it has something to do with Senpai not being around.
Miki: "A mirror of a person's spirirt..."
The hand holding the daubbing knife sweated slightly...right now is not a good time to paint anything...
With that thought in mind, I started packing up. It wouldn't be pretty if I painted my pitiful mind onto that canvas...
I walked down the hallway, and saw Sudou-sensei coming towards me.
(Ken does her usual champagne-popping dancing rolling around at SUDOU-SENSEIIIIIIIiii~~~~~~WOOT~~~~~~~)
Even though I don't really want to, it would be impolite to ignore him.
Miki: "...Sudou-sensei, goodbye."
Sudou: "You're heading home?"
Miki: "Yes."
Sudou: "Club hours is only half over. Did you just came out of the art room?"
Miki: "I...couldn't get motivated, so I planned to head home."
Sudou: "...I see. Well I wouldn't understand what drawing would be like, but you have to focus on your club activities too (besides class)." (He's saying it more like a reminder than an order.)
Miki: "Y, yes, I understand...then, excuse me."
With a slight nod, Sensei turned around. If the conversation goes on, I'd surely be lectured again. Even though Ryouko said she likes him, I'm after all still...
(Below applies only if you have talked previously with Sudou-sensei about your relationship with Akira.)
Sudou: "Ahh wait, please hold on."
My heart jumped.
Miki: "Yes...what..."
Sudou: "Last time, what you were saying..."
Miki: "Eh...ah, about Kai-senpai?"
I meekly seeked his face...Sensei nodded.
Sudou: "Did you get in touch with him?"
Miki: "Not yet..."
Sudou: "I heard from the other teachers, isn't Kai coming back very shortly?"
Miki: "Yes, that's true. But..."
Sudou: "What are you worried about?"
Miki: "Eh?"
Sudou: "Even though he hasn't contacted you, he's coming back anyways. But seems like there's a lot bothering your mind, judging from your attitude lately."
Miki: "....."
Sudou: "Is your relationship with him well before he went abroad?"
Miki: "Yes...for that time."
Sudou: "Then, why are you still worried? Soon Kai will come back. If you really trust him, then you should wait for the time when you can be reunited. What can be bothering you so much that it affects your well being?"
Miki: "I..."
Sensei's inquired seem to suffocate me....I can't possibly explain it to him. His words are probably, the most rational judgement.
But my feelings for Senpai isn't all rationality. There's a much softer part, the part where I feel for him the most. How can I put that into words...
Even though the hallway isn't hot, I sweated a little. Sensei's prescence right now poses a lot of pressure. I...can't explain anything. I can't even break free...
Option 1: Is it really going to be okay...? (Proceed to pink text) Option 2: ...I will trust him. (Proceed to purple text)
Miki: "...Is it okay, to be like this...?"
Sudou: "...What do you mean?"
Sensei seems shocked...I don't know myself either. But, the words seem to come out as the thoughts peeked from my heart.
Miki: "....I am worried about Senpai, but....maybe...myself too...."
Sudou: "That is...you are wondering if you yourself are comfortable with the relationship as an engagement. Is that it?"
I nodded at the preciseness of Sensei's words.
What just came out of me, it's also the first time I understood that feeling. This feeling...and the relationship with Senpai. Should I give it a second thought...
I was feeling insecure about our relationship during all this time we are apart...and for the first time, questions arose from me. Is it really okay to continue?
Sudou: "...Your concerns does make sense. The engagement is of course, not your own decision. But such an important matter does affect your future. Surely you are feeling uncomfortable with it..."
Miki: "Sensei....what do you think?"
Sudou: "Me? About your relationship?"
Miki: "Yes. And the engagement..."
Sudou: "....It's hard to say, since this type of relationship is more uncommon. Plus, I have only heard about it recently."
Sensei sighed deeply and casted his gaze down.
Sudou: "...Probably, you two are connected by fate. This world is full with many many people, and for two person to encounter, it must be fate that is at work that brings them together."
Miki: "Then...for example, is it fate that brings me and Sensei to meet?"
Sudou: "You can put it that way."
Sensei raised his eyes again and straightened his back, which leaned when he was thinking before.
-----Ah, I see it...
He's drawing a line between us, again.
Sudou: "But, it shouldn't bother you too much."
Miki: "......"
Sudou: "Even though I can't help very much, I do know that you need a more healthy mental condition."
Miki: "That..."
Sudou: "Even though this is a matter that concerns your future, it is not your entire life. You need to also consider other things that matter in your life and stop indulging yourself in this one problem."
Miki: ".....Hai."
Sudou: "Then, I still have a meeting to attend. I apologize for stopping you."
Miki: "It's nothing..."
Sudou: "Please take care on your way home."
(Ken: Kiotsukete kaerinasai....*sighs in happiness*.....if there's another thing that kills me, it's the usage of formality >3<)
Sensei shoes clicked and turned towards the direction of the staf room. For a brief moment, I watched his back.
Miki: "...A teacher is a teacher, after all."
And I was expecting to talk more indepth with him too...why, I'm feeling rather disappointed. It's not because I want to get on friendly terms with him, but I wanted him to hear what I really have to say...
Just as Ryouko said, he draws a line between himself and his students. I saw it just then...perhaps I irritated him too much.
Miki: "Let's head home..."
Talking to myself, I started stepping forward. Why am I feeling even more depressed before I had talked with Sensei...?
*(Proceed to white text)
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Miki: "...I will trust him."
...I wringed out the answer.
Miki: "Sensei is right. I....will trust Senpai."
Sudou: "...That's good. If you don't believe in him, you can't move forward."
Sensei gave a great nod and patted my shoulder with his heavy-looking palm.
Sudou: "Time will solve everything. Rather than worrying and wasting the time you have before the moment arrives, turn your eyes instead to other directions, and open yourself to new possibilities."
Miki: "...Hai."
Sudou: "I cannot help you remove your own pain, but you will have to step out by yourself. Even if it might be difficult, please do your best."
(....and he SMILED KYAAAAaaaa Sensei SMILED UGUGUGUgugugugugu~~~~~~)
Miki: "I understand."
I nodded and turned around. I can feel Sensei's gaze following my back.
Nothing is solved, and I didn't get to say anything I really wanted to say...how depressing.
*(Proceed to white text)
I changed into my pajamas after coming out from the shower, and plopped onto my bed. Maybe the bath was too long...the ceiling seems to twirl even when I close my eyes.
Today...not only physically but also mentally tiring. Have I been thinking about too many things again...?
Senpai's picture on my desk stayed face-down as always. If I can't even face his picture, how am I going to face the actual person when he comes back?
It feels like something is about to happen, but at the same time, that premonition seems to be very hollow.
Miki: "....I'm going to sleep."
I turned off the lights and snuggled into the blankets. It's a miracle that even though I feel so miserable in real life, I didn't have any nightmares yet.
Surely, tonight too...
(The opening theme plays after this scene. SUDOU-SENSEI's SMILE~~~~~~~~~~~~MEEEEEeeeelllttt~~~~~~~)
« Last Edit: May 28, 2006, 11:04pm by byouyuuken »
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #13 on May 28, 2006, 11:03pm »
I forgot to say, the title "Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage" translates to "Light of the moon, Shadow of the sun." It very much has to do with two of the characters in this entire game, and basically reflects their personalities and even predicts for you how the ending will turn out.....now guess which and which characters XD.
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Mother: "Miki! Wake up! It's breakfast time--"
I woke up at mother's voice calling from downstairs and crouched out of bed. I brushed away my hair that has fallen into my eyes.
Miki: "It's Saturday...there's no need to wake up that early..."
I had wanted to sleep in since it's weekend. School has worn me out...plus, there's nothing to do today anyways.
Miki: "Hmm...what should I do now..."
I I stay at home again, it'd be what I've done all spring break. But I'm too lazy to go outside...
Choice 1: Go outside (Continue downwards) Choice 2: Stay at home.
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In the end, I still decided to get some fresh air. I caught Ryouko and made her come too since it'd be too boring by myself, and told her to meet me in front of the train station at noon.
Miki: "Ryouko~"
Ryouko: "Miki! It's so rare to have you invite me out~"
Miki: "Yeah--since I've always been home over break."
Ryouko: "When did you buy that outfit? Is it this year's spring fashion?"
Miki: "This? Oh this is old, just that I haven't worn it yet. Come to think of it I haven't bought any new clothing for spring yet..."
Ryouko: "I'm about in the same situation. It's good that we at least wear uniforms in school! Or else people would notice that the clothing was from last year."
(Ken: Really...? =_=........I've worn the same shirt since 8th grade...what's that, like 7 years?)
Miki: "Have you eaten yet?"
Ryouko: "I've had something already. What about you?"
Miki: "I actually haven't eaten anything yet--let's sit down somewhere for tea."
Ryouko: "Gotcha--eh?"
Ryouko uttered a small sound of surprise.
Miki: "What's wrong?"
Ryouko: "Over there--"
I looked where Ryouko pointed.
Ryouko: "Isn't that Sudou-sensei?"
Miki: "Eh?"
Indeed, a person looking very much like Sudou-sensei was walking down the street. But, he isn't wearing suits like in school, but a more casual style. He looked somewhat different with his hair down, so I almost didn't recognize him.
Miki: "Uwaa~~~Sudou-sensei in casual clothing..."
Ryouko: "He looks so different~~! Much younger too!"
Miki: "Eh? How old is he?"
Ryouko: "I'm pretty sure he's 32."
Miki: "Eh...! I see..."
I had thought that he would be older judging from his looks in school. But, the sensei standing in front of us now appears still like a student.
Ryouko: "It's such a great transformation..."
Miki: "That doesn't change what he's like in school though."
Ryouko: "Eh?"
Miki: "Even if you said so...Sudou-sensei is so uptight in school, and separates himself a distance from his students. Isn't he being a little psychotic?"
Ryouko: "Hmm....maybe so..."
Miki: "...With that said...maybe I really hate him..."
Ryouko: "Eh?"
Miki: "Nothing. Let's go, Ryouko."
The teacher in casual clothing vanished somewhere off the distance. His image is so drastically different from what we see in school, that he almost looked like another person.
But, it'd be nice if he dressed like that in school too. He always seems so guarded with his gelled hair and suits, almost as if he's on a battlefield. Even though to him, school IS his battlefield in work...
The strong feeling of dislike came over me and cause the sudden anger. I have been like this all the time recently when I hear anything about Sensei. Why is that so...?
I sat at my desk after dinner and studied for the lessons for next week. If I don't study hard in the beginning, I'd lag behind later.
Miki: "Sudou-sensei...is really a hard teacher..."
He did say that if our scores weren't top for the next test, our work would be doubled...but I don't think he said that it'd be doubled from the beginning...?
I checked the homework problems in suspicion. Whichever way it just doesn't seem like we'll be getting any less work.
Miki: "At this rate I'll spend the entire weekend just doing English...there's work in other classes too..."
I can't handle it...my brain can't do any more work...
I closed the problem book and stretched in my chair. I'll do the rest tomorrow...
I nodded slightly to myself and gloomily shut my eyes.
*(If you previously had wrote "I want to see you") in the letter to Senpai, proceed to Reply #14.)
*(If you previously wrote "Please do your best", proceed to Reply #15.)
« Last Edit: May 28, 2006, 11:15pm by byouyuuken »
Re: [Translation] Tsuki no Hikari, Taiyou no Kage « Reply #14 on Jun 9, 2006, 4:12pm »
And then, I remembered that I haven't opened my computer today yet. Speaking of which, the mail...is already sent out. Did any reply come?
With my heart beating, I checked my inbox.
There's a new mail! Senpai has wrote to me!
Miki: "Ah---"
A sigh of relief. But although I finally dropped my heart, it also started to beat like a bad storm. With racing heartbeat, I clicked on the mail that is titled "Thank you".
"Fujiwara, thank you for the email."
"I wanted to see you again too. Recently, I went to a Japanese restaurant. Even though the English people had a fever for "Japanese food" lately, it doesn't taste authentic at all. I yearn for the dishes from Japan."
"I'm really happy that you said you wanted to see me. I kept reading you mail over and over again that day when it arrived, to the point that the friends in my dorm thought something weird is growing on my face (lol)."
"London right now has clear skies as if the heavy weather during winter never even happened. All the spring flowers such as daffodils, tulips, crocus, and other flowers all mixed together in full bloom and looked absolutely beautiful. If only you can see it too."
"But I'm a Japanese, after all...the Japanese sakura is still the best. How is this year's sakura? The sakura trees in our school must be blooming beautifully this year too..."
......(Ken is touched I am TOUCHED sob sob cry cry that would be the reason that convinced me to walk Senpai's route when I first played this game TAT)
Senpai...is just Senpai, as always.
Miki: "That's really wonderful..."
I'm so happy that he answered my mail with positive replies. It's great that I gathered up the courage to mail him!
Should I reply to him now~~
Option 1: Reply (Proceed to pick text) Option 2: Don't reply (Proceed to purple text)
Miki: "All right! Let's write back!"
Maybe such a quick reply would appear annoying? But, I want to do it now. Today is a good chance to put a resolution to things.
I pressed the reply button with haste.
"Dear Kai-senpai,"
"Thank you so much for the email. After I read your mail, I wanted to meet you again even more...I wanted to immediately fly to England to see you! But, that would cause you a lot of trouble, so I didn't actually put that thought to actions..."
"The sakura this year bloomed rather early. Because, they were already starting to wilt and fall at the time of the school opening ceremony. Last year's flowers were much more pretty in comparison."
"Not only the sakura, but I felt that this year's spring is not beautiful at all...because, you weren't there with us. I kept thinking about you, my homeroom teacherwas always mad that I didn't pay attention."
"Since Senpai seems to be working so hard over there, I can't be like this either. I will also work harder! And, I'll look forward to the day you return."
...and, send!
Miki: "...haaa...."
...it's so painful, though.
Even though I wrote in the mail to work harder, I still can't do anything without Senpai around.
All of a sudden, an urge to cry rose in my throat, and I reclined on my desk. Like a violent impulse, the heart that has wished for Senpai cringed...
*Proceed to Reply #16
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Although I really want to return the mail right now...never mind.
Miki: "An instant reply will probably be annoying to him..."
Senpai is really busy. And also...I'm really tired after all that excitement. At any rate, I'm feeling a lot better since his reply has already arrived...
Miki: "Well, now I can finally be relieved..."
At least, he didn't dislike me all of a sudden. Afterwards, it should be good just to wait for Senpai's return.
Feeling the fatigue overwhelming me, I laid down on the bed. Tonight, I should get a good sleep...
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