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【A3 JP Server Info】 Bride Battle Royale AGAIN Season Event Announcement

«On 6/6, it’ll be distributed the Season Event, “Bride Battle Royale AGAIN”. That fight is restarting-!?

Before the event, a Scout is scheduled to be distributed. Details about the Scout will be announced tomorrow!”

【A3 JP Server Info】 Bride Battle Royale AGAIN Season Event Announcement

«On 6/6, it’ll be distributed the Season Event, “Bride Battle Royale AGAIN”. That fight is restarting-!?

Before the event, a Scout is scheduled to be distributed. Details about the Scout will be announced tomorrow!”

Eng sub is now available for theatre play of Twin Kingdoms~

From now on, all videos will be made unlisted in Youtube due to Liber’s data policy. Anyway, here are the links for what I have done previously. Will shift them to carrds for easier searching when I have the time~

Stray Devil Blues

Spring Troupe 7th Play: Magician’s Pure Love

Summer Troupe 7th Play: +3 Ghosts!

Mankai GODza Mixed Play Collaboration: Twin Kingdoms

I’m back~ Nids will be translating the Summer part of this event story, so I will be going straight to the ending/epilogue after this~ Anyway, bias time, but, Taichi is so precious. Another random thing though, my mind was kinda in error for a while, I kept trying to translate ‘musume’ as little girl, then I realized, ‘young lady’ actually works well enough XD

The recorded video for Autumn will be here: AUTUMN’S DOOR

4th Anniversary The Key to Daydreaming: Secret Key / / Spring’s Door / / Autumn’s Door / / Winter’s Door / / Opening the Future Door with You

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Disclaimer:

A3! is owned by Liber’s Entertainment

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Director:

Umm…

What key is this I wonder.

*ping*

Oh? A LIME message.

<LIME starts>

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Banri:

Director-chan, have you bought the magazine that I asked before?

<LIME ends>

Director:

(Ah. Right, he asked me to help him buy a magazine when I was out shopping before…

I have to unload a lot of stuffs that time, I postponed unloading the non-food items to the last and I completely forgot about it…!)

<LIME starts>

Director:

Sorry! I bought it, but it’s still in the car.

Banri:

I see. Sorry, but I need it as a reference for my university assignment, do you mind getting it fast?

I’m outside right now, but I’ll give you a call when I’m back in dorm.

Director:

Understood. I will take it from the car.

<LIME ends>

Director:

I should go to the garage as early as possible.

…Hmm?

(There’s a paper pasted in front of Room 104)

‘Unlocked’…

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???:

“Of course, that’s no good!”

Director:

(Eh? Just now, Banri-kun’s voice?

But, Banri-kun went out earlier…

What’s the meaning of this. It sounds like an argument too, I’m quite worried…

…Let’s take a look for a bit)

<Shifts to Room 104>

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Shinbashi?:

“If you say that, even if it’s just a prank just now, you might get caught by the police one day!”

Moran?:

“There’s something called necessary evil in this world.

Even if it looks like a criminal act to you, there are people who will be saved by it.”

Shinbashi?:

“But a bad deed is still evil.

Even you learn about differentiating good and bad in moral lesson right.”

Director:

(Those are… Shinbashi and Moran!?

It seems like there’s an argument between the hot-blooded new teacher, Shinbashi, and Moriarty’s underling, Moran.

Hmm, regardless, this situation is…

An etude practice maybe?)

Shinbashi:

“… Ah, certainly, there are cases of educators who uses disciplinary actions for  students who misbehave and it works sometimes.”

Moran:

“So you finally understand.”

Shinbashi:

“Speaking of which, I became an educator due to that kind of teacher, even that student ended up being called teacher now.”

Moran:

“Teacher…? So, you’re a teacher.”

Shinbashi:

“Yeah. I’m still a fledgling though.”

Moran:

“I see, you too…”

Shinbashi:

“You too? You mean, you’re actually a teacher as well?”

Moran:

“No… It’s not me, but instead, I’m following a teacher.”

Shinbashi:

“I see. Even you have someone that you trust.

For you to be able to meet such a reliable teacher like that, it’s once in a lifetime treasure!

About that person, make sure you cherish him.”

Moran:

“…”

Director:

(Moran doesn’t reply, but I’m sure he actually agreed with him.

It fits well somehow?)

Moran:

“…By the way.

You’ve been eavesdropping since earlier, who are you.”

Director:

!? Wha, yes!

Shinbashi:

“Oi!

Even if it’s just a toy, it’s not good to suddenly point a gun at people…”

Moran:

“You, what do you want.”

Director:

Sorry, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but I heard voices that sounds like people arguing just now—

I thought some of our troupe members were quarreling, but apparently…

Moran:

“Our troupe member… Are you a person who guides others as well.”

Shinbashi:

“Ah, perhaps it’s our fault?

I’m sorry to surprise you.”

Director:

It’s fine. Even so, Banri-kun and Juza-kun too, you two fits amazingly well into the role.

Moran:

“…?”

Shinbashi:

“Banri-kun, Juza-kun…?”

Director:

(Ah, I guess the etude is still going on.

Maybe it’s a better idea to match them for now)

Eh, umm, by the way, what were the two of you doing?

Moran:

“By a request, I was investigating around this area.”

Shinbashi:

“As for me, I was asked to check for a student who didn’t come to school, that’s why I ended up here.

And then, I met this guy by chance, when I was about to ask if he knows that student—

I realized he was behaving quite suspiciously.

Afterwards, I just dashed carefully towards him.

But, after hearing his story, he doesn’t seem to be a bad guy.”

Director:

(Ah, as expected of Shinbashi… So straightforward)

Shinbashi:

“Oh, this is not the time for small talk.

I need to find that student quickly.”

Moran:

“I can’t keep dawdling in this kind of place as well.”

Director:

Ah, wait a minute…

Shinbashi:

“Then, see you!”

Moran:

“…”

Director:

(They went off.

Ah, speaking of which, I should have asked the two of them if they know anything about this key…)

<End of Chapter 3>

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Director:

(Even so, I wonder what was that just now.

Where did those two go after that?

Hmm? Someone’s running this way…?)

Mikami?:

“Huff, huff…

Wh, what should I do…!”

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Director:

(Now it’s Taichi-kun?

As I thought, he’s wearing the costume from the Mixed Play performance…

He looks like he’s in a hurry, I wonder what happened. Let’s try to ask him)

<Shifts to Room 105>

Mikami?:

“It’s not here either…”

Director:

Are you alright? Are you looking for something?

Mikami?:

“Woah!?”

Director:

Oh, umm, sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you.

Mikami:

“Eh, umm, it’s…”

Director:

(Hmm, this feeling… It this perhaps, the continuation of the etude with Banri-kun earlier)

Mikami:

“Ex, excuse me!

Do you happen to find a lost earring around here?”

Director:

An earring…?

(I see. Mikami doesn’t have an earring on one of his ear)

Mikami:

“You don’t know, of course…

Sorry for raising my voice suddenly.”

Igarashi:

“…Hmm?”

Director:

(! It’s Igarashi this time…!)

Mikami:

“Ex, excuse me!

Do you happen to find a lost earring around here?”

Igarashi:

“An earring, perhaps it’s this one?”

Mikami:

“–! It’s this one!”

Igarashi:

“I found it on the roadside earlier, so I picked it up.

I was thinking of delivering it to a police box but—

What, is it an important thing of yours?”

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Mikami:

“Yeah. It’s from Kikukawa… Eh, umm, it’s from my partner who made this outfit, it’s an important item of mine.

I’m glad I found it…

Thank you, thank you so much…!”

Igarashi:

“You don’t need to thank me so much, I’m getting embarrassed here somehow.”

Director:

I’m glad you found it safely.

Igarashi:

“Yeah.

Don’t lose it again, take good care of it.”

Mikami:

“Yeah!

Ah, it’s time for the shooting…!

The two of you, thank you so much!”

Igarashi:

“There he goes. Haha, he come and goes like a storm.

Speaking of which, who are you?”

Director:

Umm, just someone who happened to pass by…

(Right, speaking of lost items!)

Excuse me, speaking of lost item, I also picked up this key earlier.

Do you know anything about it?

Igarashi:

“Hmm~ I have no idea about it.

Somehow, I ended up dealing with a lot of lost items today.”

Director:

Ahaha, true that.

Sorry, thank you though.

Igarashi:

“Then, can I ask you a question now?”

Kouhei… Ah, of course you won’t know him. Have you seen a high school student with black hair, one wearing a green-colored uniform like mine?”

Director:

No, I haven’t seen him…

Igarashi:

“I see… Then, if you happen to see him, can you tell him that Igarashi will be waiting at the meeting place first.”

Director:

Eh? Ah, alright, understood.

Igarashi:

“Thank you for your help.”

<Shifts to Courtyard>

Director:

(The Kouhei that he meant, I’m sure he’s speaking about Azami.

I wonder if he meant to ask me to go to Room 106 in a roundabout way.

I’m already this far in, I guess I’ll go)

… As I thought.

In Room 106 there’s also a paper written ‘Unlocked’ on it.

(The door’s slightly open as well, let’s take a look at the situation)

<Shifts to Room 106>

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Kouhei?:

“…”

Seimei?:

“…”

Director:

(As I thought, it’s Kouhei and Seimei.

But, there seems to be a terrible mood here somehow…)

Seimei:

“I heard the news about the apparition, a lone child…

What are you doing here.”

Kouhei:

“It’s already the end of school hour, there’s nothing weird with a student walking around.

Well…

I kinda skipped class today though.”

Seimei:

“…You mean, you abandoned what you are supposed to do and wander around instead.”

Kouhei:

“…There’s something that I don’t like there, that’s why I slipped out.

You don’t know anything about me, don’t just say anything you like.”

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Seime:

“What?”

Kouhei:

“Speaking of which, do you even have time to waste on me.

You seem to be busy grumbling about the so called apparition, are you sure you’re alright?”

Seimei:

“… I see.

According to Kou, our way of… Hmm?”

Director:

!

Seimei:

“So you’re there!”

Director:

Please wait a minute! Yo, you got it wrong!

(I jumped out in a hurry, but I feel that this already happened before, what a dejavu…)

About that, I just happened to pass by here.

Seime:

“You’re also here by chance huh… It’s so confusing.”

Kouhei:

“We were just walking though, the one poking into our business is you isn’t it.”

Seimei:

“…”

Director:

(They’re back to this terrible mood…!

I have to change the topic somehow)

Ri, right. Kouhei-kun.

Kouhei:

“?”

Director:

Just now, Igarashi asked me to tell you that he will be heading to the meeting place first.

Kouhei:

“Seriously, this is bad… I have to head there immediately.

Thank you for the message. Then, I’ll be going first.”

Seimei:

“Wait.”

Kouhei:

“What is it? You still have something to say?”

Seimei:

“You, do you happen to know of a place called ‘Garage’?”

Kouhei:

“I don’t know. Why don’t you just ask that thing you call Shikigami?”

Director:

(Garage… Right, at the beginning I was supposed to go to the garage to pick up the magazine)

Seimei:

“…Your face told me that you know something about it.

Young lady, can I ask for your guidance to bring me to this place called ‘Garage’.”

Director:

M, me?

I was about to go there, I guess. I don’t really mind…

Seimei:

“I appreciate it. Then, let’s go.”

<End of Chapter 4>

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Igarashi:

“Oh, Kouhei?

You’re from just now! … And, who?”

Seimei:

“…? The apparition’s presence seems to be leading me here.”

Igarashi:

“An apparition? Also that look… Are you a medium or something?”

Kouhei:

“Sorry for being late, Kouhei-san—

…Ah. You’re here again.“

Seimei:

“The kid from just now huh.”

Shinbashi:

“I found you!

You’re the student who skipped school right.”

Kouhei:

“No, I only skipped 5 times.”

Igarashi:

“Kouhei, did you skip school again?”

Kouhei:

“…There’s just something that I hate today. I’ll properly come to school tomorrow onwards.”

Igarashi:

“I see… You should tell me if you get bullied again.”

Shinbashi:

“Bullied…? Do you get bullied in school!?”

Kouhei:

“It’s an old story, I don’t really get bullied nowadays.

Anyway, it doesn’t matter to you right.”

Shinbashi:

“Of course, it matters. As a lecturer, I want to be the student’s strength!”

Kouhei:

“Sigh…”

Seimei:

“…”

Director:

! Why do you suddenly assume that stance, what’s happening?

Seimei:

“The conflict might appear due to the evil spirit…”

Moran:

“What a dumb assumption… Of course, that’s not the case.

I marked you because you’re one of my target, but after hearing you, you’re less than a scammer, you’re basically just spitting out delusions.”

Seimei:

“What…?”

Director:

Wa, wait, everyone please calm down…!

(Somehow the atmosphere turns horrible on every side… What to do)

Mikami:

“I made it just in time…!”

Director:

!

Mikami:

“Pleased to work with you today!”

Together:

“…”

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Mikami:

“…Eh, eh? Isn’t today’s shooting supposed to be here…”

Igarashi:

“Ah, you’re the one from earlier…”

Mikami:

“Yeah! Thank you for earlier.

So you’re also involved in today’s shooting.”

Igarashi:

“Shooting?”

Mikami:

“Yeah. Everyone too, you’re all wearing the costumes for the shooting… Right?”

Together:

“…”

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Kouhei:

“…Pu.”

Igarashi:

“Hahahaha!”

Moran:

“Sigh…”

Mikami:

“Eh? Eh?”

Shinbashi:

“Haha, everyone has their own business, it just happened that we ended up gathering here.”

Igarashi:

“A mysterious coincidence huh.”

Kouhei:

“Geez, what the hell. Anyway, you too, you have something to do here?”

Director:

! Ye, yeah. I come by to pick up a thing that I forgot.

Moran:

“So, you too.

Really, this story sounds like a miracle. It’s hard to believe.”

Director:

(Before we realized, the arguments and quarrels from earlier have disappeared.

Fufu. But the view just now, really looks like the usual Autumn Troupe…)

Igarashi:

“Speaking of which, have you found out more about the key from earlier?”

Director:

…! Right.

Truthfully, I haven’t gotten any clue.

(Now is the chance to ask everyone at one go)

I picked up this key earlier, does anyone here know anything about it?

Kouhei:

“No, it’s not mine.”

Moran:

“I don’t know.”

Seimei:

“Not that I can recall.

It’s a very unusual looking key.”

Mikami:

“Umm, it’s not mine either.

Sorry, I can’t be of any help.”

Shinbashi:

“Umm, it’s not mine too.”

Director:

I see… Understood.

Everyone, thank you so much.

Igarashi:

“A lost key, huh. I’m curious somehow.

I wonder what’s supposed to be opened using that key?”

Moran:

“The reasonable answer should be a door isn’t it?”

Seimei:

“It might be a storage as well.”

Mikami:

“A treasure chest maybe…?”

Kouhei:

“There’s a possibility for it to be a vehicle key too.”

Shinbashi:

“Well, whatever it opens—

What awaits it in the future has to be decided by the person who opens it.”

Seimei:

“…Ah. Ultimately, a key marks the beginning after all.”

Director:

Igarashi:

“Then, we’ll be going for soccer practice now, I guess this is goodbye.”

Shinbashi:

“Yeah, good luck.

You too, you’re going to school tomorrow right.”

Kouhei:

“Understood.”

Shinbashi:

“Then, I’ll be going back too. I still have some papers to mark.”

Moran:

“…I’ve completed the request. I shall go back to Sensei’s place.”

Seimei:

“The presence of the apparition has disappeared as well…

I guess I should promptly return.

Young lady, thank you for your guidance.”

Director:

You’re welcome.

Mikami:

“… Excuse me.”

Director:

Hmm?

Mikami:

“That key’s owner, please look for him.

Perhaps, just like me, there might be someone out there who is in trouble after losing it.”

Director:

… Yeah, understood.

<Shifts to Courtyard>

Director:

(In the end, I still don’t know anything about that etude…)

Ultimately, a key marks a beginning.

It’s up to you to decide what to do ahead of it…

(Anyway, the stance to open up the path using your own power, that sounds like Autumn Troupe alright.

The thing that this key will open in the future, I wonder what it will be)

Alright, I’ll continue to look for the owner of this key…

…Ah.

Oops, I forgot about the magazine.

(But when I thought about the etude earlier, I’m sure he contacted me because he knows, it’s Banri-kun’s after all)

… I’ll go and get it later, let’s leave a LIME message for Banri-kun for now…

<End of Chapter 5>

My bad, I actually missed the hint, oops… I think someone else out there posted the hint though, so if you’re really interested, do look at them. But I missed the lines so I can only post the answers for now, enjoy~

Disclaimer:

A3! is owned by Liber’s Entertainment

Sakuya:A quiz for Director! In the upcoming guest performance, I will be playing as a part of a certain family. What position will I have in that family?

Answer: 

The correct answer is… The middle of the 4 siblings! Speaking of brothers, you’ll end up remembering Tsuzuru-kun right, I’ll do my best in the upcoming performance!

Masumi:When I have free time between my lectures in university, I’ll try to do something to kill time… I want you to get it right, what is it.

Answer:

The answer is to find a place to nap. I used to sleep at the terrace bench, but I started to feel annoyed by people’s gaze, so I started looking for other places.

Tsuzuru:Then, it’s time for a question from me. When I went home at the beginning of the year and met my younger brothers, I was asked something… Do you know what it is?

Answer:

Something that my little brother ask from me… The correct answer is, Shounen Manga. Even if it’s not much, I did give them New Year’s money then, so he said that he will save up and buy them next time.

Itaru:Director-san, good work~ Sorry to make you come all the way here, I’ll give you my questions immediately. What was my average ranking on the social game event from last year?

Answer:

The correct answer is… 52nd place~ I’ll do my best for my Oshi event, otherwise I’ll use it as practice and balance it steadily, that’s my style.

Citron:Tadaah! It’s Citron Quiz dayo~! Do you know what game I’ve been into lately? If it’s Director, I’m sure you’ll get the correct answer in one try.

Answer:

The corrrect answer is… ‘Harabanjo Game’ dayo! It’s the best board game that doesn’t cost any money~ Of course, the banker’s role goes to Sakyo!

Chikage:Director-san, sorry to call you out when you’re busy, but can I get your answer for my quiz. I travelled to a lot of places for work, but even then, there are a lot of places that I haven’t visited. A place that I want to visit… Then, where will it be?

Answer:

The answer is ‘Space’. I have been admiring it since a long time ago. Speaking of which, I think I told you that I wanted to be an astronaut when I was little… Do you think I was lying?

T.N.WTH CHIKAGE HAHAHA, HOW WHY WHAT HUH HAHAHAHA

Tenma:When I went back home last time, my Dad gave me something else instead of a New Year’s Gift… Director, what do you think it is?

Answer:

The correct answer is, my Father’s car. There are a few left in Japan. It seems to be a rare car too. He said that he will pass me the key when I got my Driver License. I guess, I’ll go and get a Driver License this year.

Yuki:Then, a question from me. What’s the latest photo I have in my smartphone. For starters, try to guess it without any hint.

Answer:

The answer is… ‘A Picture of Kazunari and Taichi’. They managed to get hold of my smartphone before I knew it and it seems that they took some selfies without permission. Geez, what a nuisance right.

Muku:Actually recently, there’s a shoujo manga that has been very popular in shoujo manga club. It’s a hot topic that’s even adapted to anime and dramas… Do you know about it, Director-san?

Answer:

The answer is ’Kimi Koi Rhapsody’! Recently, there has been more media coverage about it, it even become a small boom when we read it again at the Shoujo Manga Club.

Misumi:A question for Director-san! I recently exchanged the points that I have accumulated with ‘Onigiri Pay’. So, what is it!

Answer:

The answer is… a mug cup! A present for Madoka! I’m sure there’s nothing but teacup at home, that’s why I want to give a fashionable one for him~

Kazunari:Director-chan, get ready for your question~! I have something that I have to bring with my when I go to my university’s atelier, what is it~ Let’s see you guess without any hint for now~

Answer:

Correct answer is, Summer Troupe’s commemoration photo~! Everyone’s smile and the memories contained within it become my strength. As I thought, Summer Troupe’s the best!

Kumon:Question! I recently remember a 4 words idiom that’s so cool! Can you guess what is it! Hehe, maybe it’s a little bit too hard~

Answer:

Then, time to announce the answer! The answer is ‘Ryuujoukoshi’~! I don’t really understand the meaning, but don’t the Dragon and Tiger look cool together!?

T.N.I don’t know what’s the meaning of the phrase either. But the phrase uses the Kanji of both Dragon and Tiger on it, which is the reason why Kumon said that.

Banri:Then, I’ll give Director-chan my question promptly. What home appliances did I buy recently. It’s a very simple question right?

Answer:

Then, time to reveal the answer. The home appliance that I bought recently is… ‘Humidifier’. It’s going to be dry season soon, have to take care of your throat right.

Juza:A quiz for director?… How about this. What’s the new menu available in Yosei university that I go to… A quiz is something like this right?

Answer:

The answer is ‘Mille Crepe’. It’s not as sweet as I thought, so I ate it with additional whipped cream. The other stalls seem to be thinking of new menus as well.

Taichi:A quiz for Director-sensei! I saw a news recently, I’m happy but I also have a complicated feelings about it. So, what kind of news is that.

Answer:

The news that gave me a complicated feeling is… the announcement of Akapoyo-kun FPS game project! I like games, but… I don’t want to see Akapoyo-kun shot or get shot~

Omi:A quiz huh. Let’s see, previously, I went to a futsal match with the Soccer Club, it was interrupted halfway due to something. What happened, do you know about it, Director?

Answer:

The answer is, a cat and its kittens entered the premise. That day was a hot one, and they ended up rolling and purring on the field for about 10 minutes.

Sakyo:In the last few months, which room has the highest power consumption in the dorm… Do you know? For your information, I don’t include the shared spaces.

Answer:

The answer is Room 205. Kotatsu, electric blanket, and air con… Furthermore, it seems that he turned on the ‘Nabe Pot’ every night. I understand how he feels, but he needs to be more conscious of saving.

Azami:Ah, Director, it’s a bit sudden, but won’t you answer my quiz. There’s a place that me, Kumon, and Shifuto have been into these days, do you know where it is.

Answer:

The answer is… Escape game. When we did it by chance that one time, the two of them got hooked into it. But, the two of them couldn’t clear it at all, and I ended up coming to help them.

Tsumugi:Director, good afternoon. It’s a bit sudden, but a question from me. Recently, I was told something by my favourite flower shop that I frequent, what is it.

Answer:

The correct answer is ‘Won’t you do part time in my place?’. It was quite fascinating, but I’m satisfied with the dormitory’s garden. I will gladly welcome a role as a florist though.

Tasuku:When you go to a guest performance, there’s something that they will ask the guest to be in charge of. It seems that you’ll be able to get it right away… Do you know the answer?

Answer:

I was told, ‘Your body grows thicker again’. Was that too easy…? If that’s the case, my bad. I thought of other stuffs too, I thought this one is the easiest to understand.

T.N.Huh, wait, my bad, I misinterpreted the question? Apparently, he refers to himself, oops.

Hisoka:Quiz… Ah. I was recommended to do a part time job recently, what is it, is this good enough?

Answer:

Then, I’ll reveal the answer. The part time that was recommended to me is… Detective’s assistant. I never thought that this kind of part time job exist. Whether to do it or not, I’m still thinking about it. Rather than me, I think Kumon fits the role more though.

Homare:It’s been decided that they will publish my column in a certain magazine collaboration project. I thought of a title for that column, but what do you think is it?

Answer:

The correct answer is… ‘Battle in the Fine Deep Snow’. It’s about the snowball fight that we have with everyone the other day. You can clearly see the different vibes of each troupes, it’s really interesting.

Azuma:When I went to buy sake last time, I came across one with a beautiful floral design for the packaging. Then, what kind of flower do you think it is?

Answer:

The correct answer is… ‘Tsubaki’ (Camellia). It seems that I’ve given you an easy question, how was it? By the way, I haven’t opened that sake, let’s drink it together next time.

Guy:I’m sure Director knows who frequently visit my store among the troupe members, but who came the most recent… How’s that question for you?

Answer:

The members who come the store recently is Arisugawa and Fushimi. Fushimi was about to be late for work and he met Arisugawa when he was telling the Director to take charge for dinner.

I figured that my translation speed now is about 1 chapter a day, considering that I don’t work on weekends, and 1 troupe has 3 chapters, you can do your math~ Just a rough idea for those waiting for the translations~

Again, link for the video this time is here, watch the voiced video for the full experience~ SPRING’S DOOR

4th Anniversary The Key to Daydreaming: Secret Key / / Spring’s Door / / Autumn’s Door / / Winter’s Door / / Opening the Future Door with You

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Disclaimer:

A3! is owned by Liber’s Entertainment

Spring’s Door

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Director:

(I found this key in the courtyard, but…

What should I do if I can’t find the owner in dorm.

If that really happens, should I go and deliver it to a police box?

Hmm, if I’m the owner and I’m looking for something that’s mine, the first thing I’ll do is–)

…Bells?

(The sound seems to be coming from one of the Spring Troupe’s room.

I need to ask them about the key as well, I guess I should take a look)

<Shifts to Corridor>

Director:

(It seems that the bell sound is coming from Room 101…

The door is slightly open too…)

Hmm? Something’s pasted here.

… “Unlocked”?

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Sakuya-kun, Citron-kun–

<Shifts to Room 101>

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Geppaku:

“Show me whatever it is that you desire…”

Will:

“…”

Director:

Geppaku and Will…?

Will:

“Mr Foreign Fortune Teller, can you find what I’m looking for…?”

Citron:

“I told you I’m an Onmyouji…

Well, it’s fine.

Let’s see…. Just a bit more, I need more information from you.”

Will:

“The information for what I’m looking for right. Umm…”

Citron:

“The color?”

Will:

“It’s yellow! It looks a bit old…”

Geppaku:

“Then, how about the size?”

Will:

“I think I can fit it in my palm…”

Director:

(Will is asking Geppaku to search for something, is this an etude?)

Geppaku:

“…! I’m seeing something.”

Will:

“Really!”

Geppaku:

“A small yellow colored metal object… I saw a lady holding it.”

Will:

“A lady?”

Geppaku:

“A young one, with a bit of clumsy side on her, but ultimately a strong and very kind person.”

Director:

(Was there such character before…)

Geppaku:

“And then… A fanatic of something called ‘Curry’.”

Director:

… You mean, me?

Will and Geppaku:

“–!”

Director:

(Oops, that came out of nowhere…

Even though they might be in the middle of practice)

Umm… Sorry, I didn’t mean to get in the way.

Will:

“Sorry! I was so absorbed in it, I didn’t realize that there’s someone else here.”

Geppaku:

“Pardon me. I’m an Onmyouji, my name is Geppaku.

I was helping this person looking for something that he had lost.”

Will:

“I’m Will from the Luminous Circus.”

Director:

Nice to meet you…

(Ah, is the etude supposed to continue like this I wonder)

Will:

“Excuse me… Do you happen to find a key somewhere?”

Director:

“Key?”

Will:

“Actually, our Leader lost the key to the trunk that packs our business tools, and I’m looking for it.

The leader said that we can use other tools for the show if we can’t open the trunk, but…

If it stays this way, we’ll get roped into the Leader’s unreasonableness again…

To prevent that, I have to somehow find the key.”

Director:

That key that you’re looking for… Is it perhaps this one?

Will:

“Ah! A key!

I’m sure this is the one! I don’t know if I can open it with this, but I think this should be the one!

A lady is holding on to a yellow metal object…

It’s exactly as you said, Mr Foreign Fortune Teller!”

Geppaku:

“I told you, It’s Onmyouji.

But I’m glad I could be of help.”

Will:

“If you don’t mind, can you return the key back to me?”

Director:

Of course. I’m glad I can find the owner.

(I’m not really sure, but it seems to belong to Sakuya-kun…

Ah, that’s not it, it’s Will)

Will:

“Thank you so much!

But, I can’t just take it from you for free…

I have to show my gratitude to you somehow.

Hmm, what to do, I don’t have any money with me…”

Director:

There’s no need, it’s just the right thing to return it to its rightful owner.

You don’t need to mind it.

Will:

“Bu, but…!”

Geppaku:

“Then, in exchange, you can take this from me.”

Director:

This is… A soccer ball?

Geppaku:

“I’ve never seen such a Temari before.

T.N:Temari is some Japanese ball thingy, just Google it~

I’m sure this is a precious thing. Please, take it.”

Director:

Umm…

(Is this also part of the practice…?)

Then, I’ll take it.

Thank you so much.

Will:

“Really sorry about that.

I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart, Mr Foreign Fortune Teller.”

Geppaku:

“Don’t mind at all.

When you can use the key to open the trunk, please show me your performance.”

Will:

“Of course, with pleasure!”

Geppaku:

“I’ll be looking forward to it.”

Will:

“Yes! Thank you so much, the two of you!”

Director:

You’re welcome.

Geppaku:

“…!”

Will:

“What happened?”

Geppaku:

“Very near here, somehow a negative aura…”

Director:

A negative aura?

Geppaku:

“It doesn’t seem to be something bad, but…”

Director:

The one beside here is Masumi-kun and Tsuzuru-kun’s room…

Is it perhaps a fight…?

Will:

“Are you going to take a look at the situation over there?”

Geppaku:

“Yeah, if it’s you I’m sure that you’ll guide them to the right direction.

Director:

Eh? I haven’t said anything about going over–

Geppaku:

“There there, up you go.”

Will:

“I will cheer on you from here!”

Will and Geppaku:

“Have a safe trip~”

Director:

Wait a minute, you guys–!?

<End of Chapter 3>

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Director:

I feel that I just got forcibly kicked out…

(But, I’m glad that the key is safely returned to its owner.

Even so, I wonder why they’re dressing up as Will and Geppaku.

Is it a full-scale etude training…)

This soccer ball too, I wonder what this is about…

???:

You…!

???:

Shut up, don’t be noisy.

Director:

Right.

I have to check the situation in room 102.

(Eh, this door also has a paper written “Unlocked” on it.

It’s slightly open too, similar to the previous room.

…For the time being, let’s take a look inside)

<Shifts to Room 102>

Kubota:

“Ah, damn it, I’m going to be late this way. Give me a break.”

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Hayama:

“It’s because you can’t afford it isn’t it.”

Kubota:

“Huh?”

Director:

(It’s Kubota and Hayama this time…?

It’s rare to see Masumi-kun and Tsuzuru-kun practicing together on their own)

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Kubota:

“I can’t practice without a ball.

And what to do, it’s your fault.”

Hayama:

“If it’s a ball, you can just buy a new one.”

Kubota:

“Ugh… You see! I lost the ball because I bumped into you when you’re looking away.”

Hayama:

“I don’t think you’re suitable for soccer if you make a fuss over a slight bump.”

Kubota:

“I told you, I’m a pro soccer player!

It was because of you, don’t walk while looking at your phone.”

Hayama:

“I don’t know you though.

It can’t be helped, they just announced KIKUKAWA’s new collection.”

Kubota:

“What an impertinent fellow…!

I don’t know what that KIKUKAWA is, but I don’t—"

Hayama:

“Shut up.

You too, for you to not know about KIKUKAWA—"

Director:

Wa, wait a minute, Tsuzuru-kun, Masumi-kun, calm down…!

Kubota:

“Tsuzuru-kun?”

Hayama:

“Masumi-kun…?”

Director:

(Right, they’re in their role right now)

Umm, anyway, you’re looking for a soccer ball right?

Is this perhaps Kubota-kun’s ball?

Kubota:

“Ah! Yeah, that’s the one!

Sigh, I’m glad! You really help me.

Thank you!”

Director:

You’re welcome.

Hayama:

“…”

Director:

(I feel like I’m being stared at…)

Hayama:

“Hey… Sister, will you become my exclusive model?”

Director:

Eh?

Tsuzuru:

There’s no such line…!

Kubota:

“A, ah~ Thank you, really.

Let me somehow make it up to you.”

Masumi:

… I don’t want to end it yet.

Tsuzuru:

Masumi:

Sigh, I have no choice…

Hayama:

“Take this, as compensation.

Cause it seems that he lost his ball because of me.”

Director:

This envelope… Is this an invitation card?

Hayama:

“Who knows. It’s a party for celebrities?”

Director:

That’s a very rough idea…

Hayama:

“I don’t think there will be a man that matches you, but it seems that you’ll be able to eat some delicious food.”

Director:

(I wonder if the words are coming from Masumi-kun or Hayama, I can’t tell…)

Umm… Then, I’ll take it, thank you.

Hayama:

“Yeah.

The party’s venue, just go out of this door and turn left.”

Kubota:

“Enjoy yourself. Then, see you.”

<Shifts to Corridor>

Director:

(He said the left side of the door…)

It’s Room 103… Of course.

(This door has the paper written “Unlocked” on it too.

Following the pattern, inside should be…)

<Shifts to Room 103>

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Futami:

“Professor, I don’t have time to play with you.

Won’t you just give me the information already.”

Moriarty:

“Even though I already said I don’t know?

Unfortunately, I don’t have any high school student.”

Futami:

“…”

Moriarty:

“…”

Director:

(It’s Futami and Professor Moriarty this time.

It seems like they’re playing chess against one another…)

Futami:

“Then, there’s no point anymore. Checkmate.”

Moriarty:

“I wonder if you’re actually unfamiliar with chess rule?

I haven’t heard any check you know.”

Futami:

“Unfortunately, I don’t have the taste of an English gentleman.”

Moriarty:

“Oh boy.

Well, it’s fine… It seems that the Queen has arrived.”

Director:

?

Moriarty:

“Hey, Queen—Nah, let’s go with ‘My Lady’ here.

His student might be attending a certain party.

But, he would need an invitation to go there.”

Futami:

“… As I thought, you know something about  it.”

Moriarty:

“My lady, you have an idea about that party right?”

Director:

If you’re talking about party and invitation…

Futami:

“Perhaps, you actually have the invitation?”

Director:

Umm, is this the one…?

Moriarty:

“This wax seal, there’s no doubt.

It’s the invitation to the party.”

Futami:

“Hey, you. Will you give me the invitation.

I’m a high school teacher, but there’re some students that has been missing from school for a few days.

It seems like those students was deceived and asked to do some shady job.

The place where the students will appear next is supposed to be the party that you have the invitation to.”

Director:

You need it to save your students right.

If that’s the case, please take it.

Futami:

“Thank you, that was a great help.

As thanks, that great professor over there will give you something.”

Moriarty:

“Hmm, what a man who knows no fear.

Well, I guess I can kill some time with this.

I’ll close one eye this time.

Then, my lady, take this. You can use it as you like.”

Director:

Gold coins!?

If it’s money, you don’t need to…

Moriarty:

“I’m sure you’ll use it well.

Just consider this a charity.”

Futami:

“For the Napoleon of the criminal world to actually do a good deed…

Well, anyway, I got the invitation.

Let’s go to the party venue immediately.”

Director:

Wha, me too!?

Moriarty:

“I’m sure you’ll be able to see something interesting.

Don’t worry, there won’t be any blood spilled without that man here.”

Director:

(That’s kind of disturbing…)

Moriarty:

“… Well then, let’s go.”

<End of  Chapter 4>

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Futami:

“So it’s here…

It doesn’t look like a party venue.”

Director:

Or rather, it’s just a lesson room…

(Here too, there’s a paper written “Unlocked”)

Moriarty:

“Whatever the story is, you can’t move forward if you don’t turn the page.

–Please, go ahead, my lady.”

<Shifts to Lesson Room>

Will:

“You are…!”

Hayama:

“I’m glad we meet again.”

Director:

Everyone…

Kubota:

“You brought some amazing people with you…”

Geppaku:

“There’s an unsettling aura that you brought here…”

Futami:

“…Professor, they don’t look like my students you know?”

Moriarty:

“I was only talking about possibilities with my ‘might be’.”

Futami:

“Tch…”

Will:

“It’s great to see you again! I want to see you no matter what so I asked Mr Geppaku to search for you.”

Director:

Me?

Will:

“Actually, this key that I got from you is not the trunk’s key…

So, I want to return the key to you.”

Director:

I see.

But, I’m sorry. A lot of things happened after that, the soccer ball…

That’s not it, the temari right, I don’t have it with me anymore.

Even if you return the key to me, I can’t return the temari back…

Kubota:

“The temari that you’re talking about, is it about my soccer ball.”

Geppaku:

“So that mysterious temari belongs to this person.”

Kubota:

“I don’t really understand the situation, but if you have trouble opening that trunk, it’s fine to just bring it to a locksmith isn’t it.

When I lost the key to my suitcase last time, I also had a locksmith to open it.”

Hayama:

“You lost your key when you travel… And you said you lost the ball as well, as I thought, you’re just a klutz aren’t  you.”

Kubota:

“Shu, shut up.

At least it was your fault that I lost the ball earlier.”

Will:

“But, if I have to ask a locksmith, I don’t have that kind of money…”

Director:

Ah!

Do you think you can do something with this gold coin?

Will:

“It will be enough if I have that!

But, I can’t get you to do that much…”

Director:

Professor Moriarty, this is a good deed isn’t it?

Moriarty:

“If you said so.”

Director:

So that’s what he said, don’t mind it.

Futami:

“Even the famous professor said it, just take it.”

Kubota:

“Right. That way, I won’t feel too guilty too.”

Hayama:

“Don’t waste that person’s good intention.”

Will:

“Everyone too, if you said so…

Thank you so much.”

Geppaku:

“Ah…

The yellow-colored metal object that I saw… It’s this.”

Will:

“It’s yellow, it’s a small metal object that fits in your palm, and a lady is carrying it… Ah!

I see, the one that Mr Geppaku saw is not that key, but this gold coin instead.”

Director:

I see, so that’s the case.

Will:

“Then promptly… I will return this key to you.”

Director:

Thank you.

Ah, it ended up back at the beginning again…

Umm, by the way…

Among everyone here, does anyone happen to drop this key…

Everyone:

“…”

Director:

I thought so…

And I thought I actually found the owner of the key…

Will:

“I’m sure you’ll find him.

I mean, you said that you’re back at the beginning, but…”

Geppaku:

“’The End’ is also ‘The Beginning’.

Your story with the key continues onwards, you were about to say that right.”

Director:

The end is, the beginning…

Futami:

“Then, we still have our ‘Continue’ as well right.”

Kubota:

“I also have practice coming up, but… Well, I’ll tag along.”

Hayama:

“Then, see you.”

Moriarty:

“Safe trip, My Lady.”

Director:

Yeah. See you again, everyone–

<Shifts to Courtyard>

Director:

…Wait, why did I not get any hint!?

(Sigh… I’m not really sure whether something will happen or not, it was pretty confusing, but…)

Everyone did well.

The end, is also a beginning…

(That sounds just like Spring.

This key too, I wonder what kind of ending awaits it.

Fufu, I’m pretty excited.

Alright, I wonder where should I go next.)

<End of Chapter 5>

Of course I’ll start from Winter *cough cough*

But yeah, I don’t know why but I’m quite moved by the entire scene at the end? And also, I dieded when Hisoka called us Ojou-san XD

For the benefit of those who doesn’t have the JP game, I have uploaded the voiced recording of this story. Please don’t reupload them anywhere else, but here it is: WINTER’s DOOR

4th Anniversary The Key to Daydreaming: Secret Key / / Spring’s Door / / Autumn’s Door / / Winter’s Door / / Opening the Future Door with You

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Disclaimer:

A3! belongs to Liber Entertainment

Translator’s Note: The character they portray are the characters from their Mixed Play, namely Kondo from I Come with The Night, Miyagi from Run Around The Field, George from Luminous Circus, Holmes from Scarlet Mirror, Kou and Hisui from YinYang Midnight. Character names followed Yaycupcake wiki as I’m not sure about the correct reading of their names.

Winter’s Door

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Director:

(The manager told me to go to the rooms one by one… I wonder which room I should start from)

Ah, speaking of which, I have something to ask Tasuku-san.

(The clock in the lounge hasn’t been working well, I thought I should ask him to take a look at it.

There’s the thing about the key as well, I guess I’ll go to Tasuku-san’s room first, that way I can hear from Tsumugi-san as well)

<Shifts to Corridor>

Director:

Hmm? There’s something pasted on the door.

“Unlocked” ?

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What is this about…

Eh!?

(There’s a dull sound coming from inside…  I wonder if everything’s alright.

I’m a bit worried, let’s try calling them for now)

<Shifts to Room 204>

Kondo?:

“Uh… ugh…”

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Miyagi?:

“Oi, are you alright?”

Director:

(Hmm? Those are Kondo and Miyagi from the Mixed Play performance right.

What’s the two of them doing with that look…?)

Miyagi:

“I think it’s not a good idea for you to push yourself…”

Kondo:

“I’m not pushing myself. I’m just not feeling very well today.”

Director:

(Tsumugi-san… To be exact, Kondo is trying to lift the dumbbell.

That dumbbell is quite heavy though…

I want to stop him because it will be bad if he got injured, but they might be in the middle of practicing an etude)

Kondo:

“Uh, ughhhh….!”

Director:

Umm, if it’s too heavy, please don’t force yourself…

Kondo and Miyagi:

“!”

Director:

(I got too worried and ended up stopping him)

Kondo:

“Sigh, it’s so pathetic to be worried by a woman.”

Miyagi:

“I told you that the way you hold it makes people worry didn’t I.”

Director:

(As I thought, they’re deep in their role.

I guess it’s better for me to match them for now)

Are you trying to build your physical strength with the dumbbell?

Miyagi:

“No, that’s not the case…

About how it comes to this, how to say it.”

Director:

?

Miyagi:

“I run a liquor store, and I’m thinking of opening a new shop this time.

Then, I found out that there’s a good property nearby so I went to take a look.”

Director:

A new shop! That sounds good.

Miyage:

“Yeah. And then, I met this guy who has bought our sake before.”

Kondo:

“I’m quite confident with my physical strength, so I was thinking of offering some help after hearing the shop owner’s situation.”

Miyagi:

“I’m grateful for your intention but, I have told you so many times that it’s enough for you to just come by and buy some sake again next time…

You said you’re confident in your physical strength, that’s why I said you can carry several bottles of beers like the one you bought last time–

It’s supposed to be a joke though…”

Kondo:

“Of course not. Just like this, I can easily pick up this heavy dumbbell… Ugh….! Uh…!”

Miyagi:

“Oh, well… As you can see, he’s quite stubborn, and he started to try showing off his power using the dumbbell that happened to be around.”

Director:

I, I see.

But if you overdo it, you might ended up injuring yourself, please do it in moderation.

(In the end, Kondo is still Tsumugi-san…)

Kondo:

“I guess I have no choice…

I’m not feeling very well today, I’ll leave it at that for now.”

Miyagi:

“Please do so.”

Director:

Right. I was a bit distracted, but I have something that I want to ask the two of you. Is it alright?

Kondo:

“A question for us?”

Miyagi:

“What is it about?”

Director:

I picked up a key earlier and I don’t know the owner.

Do you have any idea about what this is?

Miyagi:

“It’s not mine.”

Kondo:

“I also know nothing.”

Director:

Ah, I see…

Miyagi:

“Ah, speaking of which, a circus troupe seems to be coming near here.

There seem to be a considerable amount of people coming, you might be able to find the owner there.”

Director:

Circus Troupe…?

(What is this about.

I wonder if it’s another setting for the etude.)

Miyagi:

“Also, it’s fine for you to keep looking for the owner, but there are some strange rumors floating around here recently, please be careful when you’re walking alone.”

Kondo:

“Ah… It’s about the non-human ‘Mysterious Visitor’ that appears once a day right.”

Director:

No, non-human huh…

Miyagi:

“Yeah, some rumor even said that they’re devils.”

Kondo:

“For now, why don’t you go and check the circus troupe first.

That circus seems to have a trapeze artist and a beast master too.”

Miyagi:

“Hoo, that sounds interesting.

I’ll go invite my brother and friends to take a look on my next day off.”

Kondo:

“Yeah, I’m also thinking of bringing my wife to see them.”

Director:

A trapeze artist and a beast master…

(This feels familiar, are they actually talking about Luminous Circus troupe…?)

Understood. I’ll be going ahead.

Kondo:

“Yeah, please take care.”

Miyagi:

“Then, see you around.”

<End of Chapter 3>

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Director:

(Ah, I kinda forgot to talk to Tasuku-san about the clock, it just doesn’t seem to be the right time. I’ll go and ask him next time.)

!

There’s a lively music coming from the next room somehow…

(As I thought, the story from before was most probably about Luminous Circus Troupe.

Ah, Room 205 also has a paper written “Unlocked” on it.)

<Shifts to Room 205>

George?:

“Thank you so much!”

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Holmes?:

“That was pretty interesting.”

Director:

(It’s George and Holmes this time…!)

Holmes:

“Hi, my lady. What a pity, you were just slightly late.

George was performing his show until just a minute ago.”

George:

“If you come to our Circus, I’ll show it  to you as much as you want.

Please come to Luminous Circus Troupe next time. ”

Director:

Eh umm, Alright…

Holmes:

“Then, you were saying that you have something to consult with me.”

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George:

“Right. I want you to look at the “Mysterious Visitor” rumor that has been floating around here recently.”

Holmes:

“That rumor huh, I recently heard about it.”

George:

“The number of customers tend to decrease when there’s a creepy rumor floating around. That’s why, I would like to ask for Mr Detective to unravel this mystery.”

Holmes:

“I’m not really interested in strange rumor like this, but I guess I’m a bit curious this time, I’ll take a look at it.”

George:

“Right. As expected of a great detective.”

Holmes:

“Apparently that visitor only appears once a day.

They’ve been visiting the houses around here in turn, and the next one that they’re most likely going to visit seems to be the empty building over there.”

Director:

(Eh? That one was probably the building that Miyagi mentioned just now…)

Holmes:

“But, I don’t know when that visitor will make their appearance.

If there’s someone there it would be easier, at least I would be able to hear from him.”

George:

“I’m also quite concerned that the visitor will make an appearance at that empty building.”

Director:

Excuse me… I think there’s someone there today.

I was told by my acquaintance that he came to visit that building today.

George:

“Is that true! So this kind of coincidence do happen.”

Holmes:

“I see, there’s a possibility that my lady’s acquaintance has met with this mysterious visitor.

Thank you for the information. You’re faring better than my assistant.”

Goerge:

“That was a great help, my lady.

If there’s a way we can extend our gratitude to you…”

Director:

Ah! Then, can I ask you just one question?

George:

“Of course, I don’t mind. Ask us anything.”

Director:

I’m looking for the owner of this key.

Do you know anything about it?

George:

“Hmm… It’s a key that I haven’t seen before.

It’s a pity, but it’s not mine.”

Holmes:

“I don’t recall anything either.

But, if you’re talking about key…

I saw a mysterious room with a paper stuck on its keyhole.

It’s a room just opposite from here.”

George:

“Oh, I think it might be a good idea to check it at once.

Why don’t you go and see?”

Director:

(The room opposite from here is… Room 206)

Right, I’ll go check it out.

Thanks for telling me!

Holmes:

“Of course, you’re welcome.”

George:

“Good luck to you. My kind lady.”

Holmes:

“Now that that’s gone…

Should we eat some marshmallow?”

George:

“Aren’t we going to check that building?”

Holmes:

“… It’s just a joke.”

<Shifts to Courtyard>

Director:

(Like I was told to, I ended up coming to Room 206…

It’s true, there’s a yorishiro-like paper stuck on the keyhole.

TN:Yorishiro is the paper used to attract spirit, just Google it for the appearance.

Furthermore, it’s the same “Unlocked”  written on it.

This yorishiro…

The mysterious visitor that everyone was talking about, could it be–)

<Shifts to Room 206>

Director:

(As I thought, inside is Kou and Hisui)

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Kou:

“Geez, you never get tired of it every day.”

Hisui:

“This world is clearly very different from the world that we live in.

I thought if I can continue to exist like this, Master might exist in a different form here as well.

Is it a sin for me for just wanting to see him one more time…”

Kou:

“No, I never said that it’s a sin.

But, rather than doing this troublesome thing every single day, why don’t you get it all over and done with.”

Hisui:

“I have to look at each one of them carefully, otherwise I might miss it.”

Kou:

“Geez, what a troublesome matter.”

Director:

(I thought the mysterious visitor would either be Kou or Hisui, but looking at this situation, it seems to be Hisui.

After listening to their story, I think they’re looking for Geppaku.)

Kou:

“So, where are you going today?”

Hisui:

“There’s an unoccupied house over there.”

Kou:

“That one huh…

You said it’s unoccupied, so there’s no one inside right.”

Hisui:

“I know that, but…”

Director:

(What a dejected expression he has.

I feel a bit sorry for him…)

Umm… Excuse me–

Kou:

“Little girl, you finally opened your mouth.”

Director:

Uhh, so you found me out…

Kou:

“Of course, it’s a given.”

Hisui:

“What business do you have with us.”

Director:

That empty building, there should be someone coming there today.

But those people are my acquaintances, so I don’t think it’s the person you’re looking for.

Hisui:

“I see.

But master might not be the same master as before.

There’s a possibility that his form has changed.”

Kou:

“If it’s her acquaintance, isn’t it faster just to bring her along with you.”

Hisui:

“You’re right… Can I ask for your assistance.”

Director:

Yeah, I don’t mind.

Hisui:

“I’m really grateful.”

Kou:

“Hmm, today sounds more interesting than usual.

Let me go along with you.”

Hisui:

“Then, let’s head out.”

Director:

Ah, before that…

Does this key belong to any of you two?

Hisui:

“Key? …So a key can take this kind of shape.”

Kou:

“I don’t know. It’s not mine.”

Hisui:

“My bad, I have no idea either.”

Director:

(So key doesn’t really exist in this form in their era…

Well, there are still places that I haven’t confirmed yet, I guess I just have to look patiently.)

Understood, thank you so much.

Then, should we go.

<End of Chapter 4>

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Director:

Ah… Now that I think about it, I don’t know the specific location of that empty building…

Hisui:

“You don’t need to worry. I know the way…

It’s over here, follow me.”

Director:

(We ended up in front of the storeroom…

There’s a paper written “Unlocked” over here as well.)

Kou:

“Hmm, it’s here huh. Then, let’s go inside and take a look.”

<Shifts to Storeroom>

Holmes:

“There’s a chance that the mysterious visitor is going to appear over here today, do you see any apparent changes in the surroundings?”

George:

“If it stays this way, the customers will stop coming.

I wonder who this visitor is, I do want to know as well.”

Miyagi:

“I just met the caretaker for this building, there doesn’t seem to be anything unusual—

Right, I’m getting up now,”

Kondo:

“Ah, oi! Who are those people over there…!?”

Holmes:

“!”

George:

“What…!?”

Kou:

“Seems like our appearance suprised you.”

Director:

Sorry for coming in suddenly.

Eh umm, I have something to tell everyone.

The identity of the mysterious visitor is Hisui-san over here.

Kondo:

“This person?”

Holmes:

“Oh, the fact that my lady brings the mysterious visitor here directly means…”

Hisui:

“Mysterious visitor…?”

Director:

Actually, recently there’s a rumor floating around here which says about a mysterious visitor that visit once a day.

Hisui:

“I see…

My bad, I was being careful not to stand out, but I didn’t think that I actually bothered a lot of people.

I’m just, trying to look for someone that I really want to meet.”

George:

“I see, so it’s like that.”

Miyagi:

“Don’t just create a fuss like that…”

Kou:

“But as I thought, none of them is your Master.”

Hisui:

“Yeah. You even come here especially with me, my bad.”

Director:

It’s fine, please don’t mind it.

Kondo:

“Regardless, what a strange appearance you guys have.

It doesn’t look like the so-called cosplay too…”

Holmes:

“What are you guys?”

Kou:

“We’re Shikigami.”

Kondo:

“Shi, Shikigami!?

The kind that appears in Onmyouji stories, you mean you’re that…!?”

Miyagi:

“It’s just a joke right…”

George:

“Hmm, what is a Shikigami?”

Holmes:

“I feel that I’ve heard the word itself before…”

Director:

Umm… I don’t know if I can explain it well, but something like a ghostly spirit apparition? I wonder if that explanation is alright…?

Kou:

“It’s troublesome to explain. So let’s leave it at that.”

Hisui:

“I don’t mind either.”

George:

“An apparition…! What a profound mystery…!”

Holmes:

“Who would have thought that the mysterious visitor is really such an existence.”

Hisui:

“I’m really sorry for making a fuss for everyone.

I’m going to try looking somewhere else once more.”

Kou:

“But you seem to have scared the people around this area, isn’t it better to just stay over here for a while.”

Hisui:

“You’re right…”

Director:

(Hisui looks a bit disappointed…)

Miyagi:

“…Hey, you.”

Hisui:

“?”

Miyagi:

“You look pretty tired, why don’t you take one of my sake and drink for now.

You might feel more energized after drinking good sake.

Ah, I don’t know if Shikigami can drink sake or not though.”

Hisui:

“I’m thankful for your offer.”

Kondo:

“Ah, that sounds good. The sake that the owner choose always hits the mark, they’re delicious.”

George:

“Oh, then I would like to try drinking it too.

Can I get one as well?”

Kou:

“The sake of this world huh. Hmm, I’m also interested.”

Holmes:

“You piqued my interest indeed. Let me have it as well.”

Miyagi:

“You guys…!

Sigh, understood… I’ll take everyone’s share later.”

Director:

(Fufu, they’re people from different era and country, but they get along well somehow, looking at them is pretty funny)

Holmes:

“Speaking of which, have you found the owner of the key?”

Director:

No, I actually haven’t found them.

Miyagi:

“… I see. Just like that Shikigami who is looking for someone, the key might also be looking for the keyhole that suits it.”

Director:

You’re right… That might be the case.

Kondo:

“If you can’t find the owner here, the key might be connecting you to a new story up ahead. This is not the end.”

Director:

A new story…

Holmes:

“If you have decided, that means you can’t stay over here isn’t it?”

Director:

Yes?

Hisui:

“You’re going to look for the key’s owner right?”

Director:

I mean, I guess it’s supposed to be that way…

But from the beginning, what are these all about!?

Kou:

“It’s best for you to go now, little girl.”

George:

“A journey around with the key, please enjoy yourself.”

<Shifts to Courtyard>

Director:

I, I got kicked out, in the end I didn’t get to know anything either…

(Even so, a mystery in the warehouse really sounds like Winter Troupe, how to say it…

But, I was really drawn by everyone’s lively performances, I ended up participating with them naturally)

This is not the end…

(Even if the season changes, once more, it’s going to connect to the new season, just like Winter.

What’s there behind this key I wonder…

I’m really looking forward to it.)

Then, let’s go and try to find the key’s owner once more.

<End of Chapter 5>

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