Translations for the event on BSD’s official twitter

1. Please introduce yourself.

Chuuya:Self-introduction, huh? Before asking someone’s name, isn’t it right that you introduce yourself first? Come on, say your name.
… Well, forget it. I won’t gain anything by knowing your name anyway.

My name?! How persistent.
It’s Chuuya, Nakahara Chuuya.
The name’s a bit well-known in my old school, you know.

Verlaine:Have you… ever felt solitude?
True solitude is that of a lone comet that flies in space.
Even a lonely comet with no hope of being healed can still fly side by side with others, as long as they have the same loneliness and the same temperature.

Me? I am Chuuya’s brother.

2. Please tell us something memorable that happened today.

Chuuya: I don’t want to remember it, but it would be Verlaine coming to school.
Seriously, please stop it.
Don’t ride my bike without asking for permission.
Nah, don’t ride it even if you ask.
Don’t just use stuff from my fridge and make a bento.
I make my own bento, you know!

Verlaine: I rode Chuuya’s bicyle and it was a pretty pleasant ride. Aside from that, hmm…
There was a familiar face in Chuuya’s school, so I went to “greet” them.
They apparently became a teacher there while I was in France, so I went to ask them to take care of my brother.

However, they were out when I got there, so I will go see them again some other time.

3. Is there anything you’re engrossed with recently?

Chuuya: Ever since I transferred here I haven’t played it much, but it’s billiards.
In my old school, I used to play it with my childhood friends whenever we see each other.

Ah, I hope they’re doing well.
When I transferred I got a bicycle from this guy Albatross and I really like it.
It’s a bright red and flashy one.

Verlaine: My brother is light in weight so as his brother I am worried.
I have been making “bento” that Gin taught me.
Gin’s brother has a weak body and she said that she makes good meals for him too.
That brother’s name is uh…
Akutagawa Ryuunosuke, I think?

Once you start it, you’ll find it profound and interesting.
So even if Chuuya doesn’t like it, I still make it.
Today he forgot the bento, so I took the effort to bring it to him.
I didn’t have a bag for it so I put it in my attache case, and the contents of the bento did not get mixed up so I think it’s okay.

4. Please tell us your plans for tomorrow.

Chuuya:I’m thinking of meeting my friends in my old school.
Also, I’m wondering how is it going with the guy I fought and parted ways with.

Well, wherever I go I am who I am anyway and there will always be chances to meet as long as we’re alive.
How do I say it, I just felt like I want to see them now that I think about it.

Verlaine: This isn’t for tomorrow, but it is a season with good weather so I’m thinking of going to a peaceful countryside place with Chuuya.
It would be better if there’s a sea.

Yes, only the two of us brothers.
… go on a trip together.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have that “what if” scenario?

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Summary of the BSD Stage Dead Apple Synopsis

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▼Beginning

The play starts with Atsushi looking for Dazai (as tasked by Kunikida to attend the ADA mtg) Differing from the movie, he doesn’t find him. 

Atsushi meets Shibusawa on the street instead when Shibusawa saved an elderly crossing the street, making him think that Shibusawa is a kind person.

Atsushi thinks that they have met somewhere before but can’t remember it exactly.

Kyouka then meets Atsushi about the Ability Users Suicide Case.

▼Akutagawa pursues Shibusawa

Chuuya and Akutagawa are talking on the phone. Akutagawa is tasked to pursue Shibusawa as the perpetrator of the Dragon Head Conflict. 

However, Akutagawa was physically attacked by Dazai from behind - he snapped Aku’s neck, then stepped on him - causing him to lose consciousness (though he recognizes Dazai before passing out).

Dazai then comes with Shibusawa.

▼Chuuya and Akutagawa scene

The day when Dazai took Akutagawa to the Port Mafia is shown. Akutagawa wakes up from the dream and remembers Dazai attacked him.

An Ability user suddenly comes out of nowhere. Akutagawa fights him and realizes that he can’t use Rashomon.

Chuuya comes to save him. Apparently, it’s an Ability that got separated from its user.

Chuuya then explains Shibusawa’s Ability and says that the mist engulfing Yokohama is actually the breath of a dragon.

Akutagawa then asks why Chuuya’s Ability doesn’t separate from him.

Chuuya answers that his Ability is quite special and isn’t something small that can be taken easily by this fog. And if his Ability happens to separate from him, it will be the end of Yokohama.

Chuuya gives Akutagawa a new mission - to kill Dazai, because he’s the one who took Shibusawa to Yokohama.

Akutagawa laughs, saying that he doesn’t believe that because the Dazai now wants peace in Yokohama.

Chuuya laughs at him. He says that he’s known Dazai for 7 years and were once partners so he knows Dazai - he knows that no one can tell what Dazai is thinking. There’s a monster inside Dazai that no one can understand.

Aku claims that he can understand Dazai so Chuuya asks him why Dazai left the Mafia, but Aku couldn’t answer. Chuuya says that he doesn’t care if Aku looks up to Dazai but as for him, he’s never looked up to Dazai even once. He then tells him to his face that Aku going all “Dazai-san, Dazai-san” and accepting everything he says - is probably the reason why Dazai doesn’t approve of him.

Aku gets mad and attacks him to no avail. Chuuya taunts him further saying that if he doesn’t do something about this mist, he’ll remain weak.

Rashomon appears in the background. Chuuya says that Rashomon is just looking at him and not attacking him as if putting Aku to a test.

Chuuya says that without his Ability, Aku can never land a single punch at him.

Aku accepts the mission and says that he will beat Chuuya right after.

▼White Trio at Mukurotoride

Dazai walks to the center. There’s a voice-over of Oda when he told Dazai that the good or bad side doesn’t make much difference to him.

Shibusawa arrives.

Dazai says he’s happy working with him.

Fyodor arrives saying that Shibusawa shouldn’t believe Dazai. (Fyodor does a mini violin performance, talk about grand entrance lol)

It seems that Dazai didn’t know beforehand that Fyodor is part of the plan.

Fyodor says that he’s just a rat on the side that will help a bit.

Dazai realizes that Fyodor’s role is to keep him in check.

Shibusawa says that he can actually accomplish all his plans on his own without them, but it would be boring.

Dazai agrees that it indeed wouldn’t be boring because no one knows who will betray who.

▼Atsushi, Aku, Kyouka in the Mafia passage

Atsushi argues with Aku on the way, saying things that it’s his fault that Kyouka suffered in the Mafia. He told them that he should never come close to Kyouka ever and talk as if he knows her.

Aku then retorts back asking Atsushi what he actually knows about Kyouka.

Atsushi says that he knows a lot stating things like Kyouka likes tofu and bunnies, and hates lightning.

Aku asks him about her past but Atsushi wasn’t able to answer. Aku narrates that Kyouka’s parents were killed by Demon Snow and she was picked up by the Mafia, and was then trained by a Port Mafia Executive known as the best Assassin in the world (in reference to Verlaine).

Aku then adds that he also knows that Kyouka hates flies and dogs, and likes ghosts and hydrangeas. He knows more about Kyouka so it’s his win.

Unable to come up with other things about Kyouka, Atsushi resorts to bickering.

Atsushi: You’re a sore loser!

Aku: Orphanage castaway!

Sushi, visibly hurt from Aku’s comeback: You don’t change clothes!

Aku, visibly hurt from Sushi’s comeback:  I wash it every time!

Sushi: Huh? Do you also wear that when sleeping?

Aku: I’m gonna kill you!

They were then stopped by Kyouka.

Before they go out of the passageway, Kyouka attempts to check if her phone can connect somewhere. 

Aku gently stops her telling her that that phone is the one used to control her Ability and would be bad if it connects. 

Kyouka says that there’s nothing to worry about because there’s no signal. 

Kyouka asks him if Aku tried the Mafia’s communication device and Aku says that it can’t connect too.

(Note: When Aku talks to Kyouka his voice is calm and softer than usual)

Atsushi, feeling out of place, silently watches them from the side. “You two, you actually get along well, huh…" 

▼Demon Snow Battle

The trio go back outside the streets and comes to face Demon Snow. They ran back to the Mafia passageway but Demon Snow just follows them and slices the door. Byakko then also appears.

Kyouka’s phone rings. When she answers it, the scene flashbacks to the time when her parents died (same scene with the manga) with her mom explaining what truly happened, and then advises Kyouka how to control Demon Snow.

They were able to beat Demon Snow after and the Ability goes back to Kyouka.

▼More Aku, Atsushi, and Kyouka

Aku, Atsushi, and Kyouka continue to walk in the mist-covered street. Atsushi suggests to Kyouka that they should hold hands so they don’t get separated. Kyouka agreed and held out her hand, but then asked Atsushi about Aku.

Sushi: Eh?

Kyouka:

Sushi: Eh?

Kyouka: Should I hold his hand?

Sushi: No way!

Kyouka: Then you should hold his hand

Sushi: Ehhhh, t-there’s no way I would… i-it’s Akutagawa…

Kyouka:

Sushi: Aahh, there are no other hands in here so fine!

Atsushi settles to offer the dangling part of his belt for Aku to hold on to (lol he’s pointing his ass in the process because the belt is on his back like a tail). Aku reaches for it, but was taken away by Rashomon before Atsushi and Kyouka can see him

▼Aku vs Rashomon Battle

Aku uses his gun to fight against Rashomon. Just when he thought he won, he is then caught and pierced by Rashomon. At first Aku thought that Rashomon is fighting him to test if he’s worth it as Rashomon’s "owner”, but then realized that Rashomon is actually filled with wrath - Aku’s wrath towards his weak self.

Scenes flashback to Chuuya telling Aku why Dazai doesn’t approve of him, of Atsushi telling him that he lost against him and is still not recognized by Dazai, and of Dazai telling him that his new subordinate is better and he doesn’t need Aku.

Aku makes Rashomon remember all these, of what they went through, of what they are mad about, of what they both desire. If Aku doesn’t beat Rashomon then he will be a part of Shibusawa’s collection and will never get what they desire.

Before Rashomon ends Aku, he sets the bomb off and beats him eventually.

Aku returns to Atsushi and Kyouka thereafter, and Atsushi was surprised to see him covered in bruises.

▼White Trio Betrayal Scene

Fyodor sees Dazai suspiciously trying to enter the Draconia room. They went inside after Fyodor tells him that Shibusawa is not there. Dazai reveals his motives to Fyodor, and Fyodor hands him the crystals. Before Dazai can touch them Shibusawa stabs him from behind. Dazai dies. (scenes are almost the same as the movie)

After Dazai dies, Shibusawa also kills Fyodor, grabbing him on the top of his head, lifting him up, and then breaking his neck.

Shibusawa laughs (like a villain) saying that his plans succeeded.

▼More Aku, Atsushi, and Kyouka

Aku, Atsushi, and Kyouka are riding an elevator, standing side by side. Because the ride is taking quite long, Atsushi tries to make small talk to relieve the awkward atmosphere.

Sushi: Your Ability has returned to you, right? How does it feel?

Aku: None of your business.

*silence*

Sushi: Looking from this angle, your nose looks nice. (literally “you have a high-bridged nose” used as a compliment in Jp)

*silence*

Sushi: Aahh, with this three the talk is going nowhere..

Kyouka: *tries to narrate Momotaro (a popular Jp folklore)*

Sushi: Ah, I’m sorry Kyouka-chan, I didn’t mean to force you

▼Chuuya at the Special Ability Dept

Chuuya arrives at the Special Ability Department Office. He is stopped by the guards but Chuuya beats them all (fight scenes were shown).

Chuuya arrives at the main office, but Ango is only showing up in the scene via a video screen. Tsujimura is in the office btw.

Chuuya and Ango talk about the government’s involvement with Shibusawa (same with the movie).

Chuuya threatens Ango that he will kill the people in the office if Ango doesn’t tell him about the case of Shibusawa now.

▼White Trio

Shibusawa takes Dazai’s Ability crystal, but realizes that it is not the one he’s been looking for.

Fyodor suddenly appears from his back, shooting Shibusawa with a gun.

Apparently, the one Shibusawa killed earlier was not Fyodor himself, but his separated Ability.

Fyodor then kills Shibusawa with a knife, making him remember his death (same with the movie).

▼Dragon Appears

Fyodor does his poetry speech about the dragon lol

The dragon appears as animation in the background.

Deadly Drive plays as bg music after!

Ango asks Chuuya to fight the dragon, believing that only his Ability can do it just as when they fought Guivre in the past.

Chuuya complains that the government just always does nothing but order people around while not getting their hands dirty.

He accepts the mission and asks Ango’s life in return.

▼Chuuya vs Dragon

Plane scene with Tsujimura is almost the same as the movie. Chuuya throws his gloves and activates Corruption.

This scene involves his actor Uechan flying in a harness, where he did flips a few times. On his background is an animation of the levitated rubbles and the building he used to throw at the dragon.

Bless Uechan’s throat for all the screaming

▼Soukoku scene

Chuuya shouts Dazai’s name, and punches him waking him up. Dazai touches his cheek to deactivate Corruption. (Same lines with the movie, yes Dazai is still Snow White)

Chuuya asks him to let go but Dazai refuses saying that the place they are in is where the mist is the most concentrated and Arahabaki will end up separating from him.

▼Atsushi reflection with Byakko

Atsushi realizes that the orphanage director must have known that he killed Shibusawa, but wondered why he never told him.

The orphanage director appears at the end saying that he hid the truth from Atsushi because he thought Atsushi wouldn’t be able to accept it and would be crushed (mentally) once he knew about himself.

▼Aftermath

Bokura plays in the bg

Aku leaves

Dazai arrives saying that Atsushi was saved because of them

Atsushi butts in saying that Dazai was the one who did

(same lines with the movie)

After Atsushi says the “more beautiful” line, Oda’s voice-over plays when he told Dazai to go to the side that saves people because that’s a little bit more beautiful.

▼Aftermath Chuuya

Ango calls Chuuya saying that the battle is finished thanks to them, and now he’s ready to give his life in return.

Chuuya just laughs at him saying that his life isn’t enough to pay for this. He also tells him that he understands that Ango was just a small fry in the government six years ago so wasn’t able to do anything about the Shibusawa case. Ango thanks him but still tries to insist but Chuuya hangs up.

Akutagawa shows up, but he doesn’t bow at Chuuya (unlike in the movie) and just continues walking after Chuuya told him that Dazai is alive. Chuuya calls him to lend his shoulder because he can’t move and gestures him to come closer.

Aku does and Chuuya laughs at how unwilling he looks and asks if Aku is still mad that Chuuya called him weak. Aku says that he’s not bothered at all.

Chuuya tells him that he shouldn’t worry because they’re both included in Dazai’s plans, which means that Dazai thinks that they are essential in beating Shibusawa.

Aku remains silent. Chuuya then tells him that as Dazai’s ex-partner, he’s gonna say it - that Dazai approves of Aku. At the very least, Chuuya does approve of him too.

Aku just says that he’s nothing compared to Chuuya.

▼Days after

Atsushi and Kyouka are back at the Agency, where they wave off to everyone as they go on a new mission.

Voice-overs of the ADA stage play cast were played sending them off.

Tanizaki: Take care!

Naomi: Stay safe!

Kunikida: Don’t forget your report after.

Ranpo: Get me sweets on your way home!

Yosano: If possible, go back here with injuries, okay?

Kenji: Let’s eat some gyudon later!

Fukuzawa: Atsushi, Kyouka, take care and come back safely.

▼Closing

Chuuya talks to Mori on the phone, reporting that the mission has been accomplished. 

However, he gets instructed to do the send-off or the farewell greeting to the fans on the stage.

Chuuya, angrily to the audience: What are you looking at, huh? 

Send-off? *takes a sit elegantly and stares at the crowd*

Ugh, okay,, *stands up*

Be careful not to be engulfed by the mist when you go home, okay? See ya.

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Epilogue: Chuuya and Shirase scene

Context: If you’ve read some SB spoilers, you know they met again in Code 02 for Chuuya to protect Shirase against Verlaine, and in Code 03 Shirase saved Chuuya’s life.

Under the cut for spoilers!

Two months after the Assassin King incident.

Former Sheep member Shirase Buichirou is at the port, staring at his watch in irritation.

He is in the passenger terminal at the port of Yokohama, where travelers come and go, carrying their huge luggage. Shirase stood in front of the ship’s accommodation ladder, glaring at his Swiss wristwatch, then turned his eyes to the port’s entrance.

Shirase is waiting for someone.

Shortly after, a huge motorcycle came from the other side of the port.

The crimson red motorcycle, which passed through the vehicle lane, drew nearer all the while avoiding the passers-by in the road, then stopped at the end of the pier.

The driver then got off the motorcycle and walked towards Shirase.

“Yo, seems like I made you wait.”

It was Chuuya.

“You’re late, Chuuya!” Shirase yelled. “It’s the departure of THE great person you owe your life to, you know?! What the hell were you doing?”

“Just some stuff…”

Chuuya took out a hat from the motorcycle compartment, and with his finger under the brim, twirled it around as he walked.

“You, you like that hat? It’s his, right?”

“Yeah.” After a few more spins, Chuuya put the hat on his head with a thump. “Ticks me off that it’s my brother’s hand-me-down, but it comes with a handy tool, you see… What time are you leaving?”

“In five minutes,” Shirase looked at his watch once again. “Chuuya, you smell of incense. You went to visit the graves again, right? That’s why you got late… Seriously, you’re too sentimental when it comes to your friends. You carry too much baggage with you, Chuuya. Doesn’t that wear you out?”

“And you don’t carry way too much, Shirase.” Chuuya said as he approached and stopped right beside Shirase.

“That’s not being sentimental, you know. Just dropped by to say thanks for that bike.”

Chuuya pointed at the motorcycle he rode on with his chin. The streamlined vehicle just stayed there in silence.

“Hmmm… whatever,” Shirase replied nonchalantly, shoving his hands into his pocket.

Silence fell for a while.

Chuuya looked up at the passenger ship. It is a white, big, and old yet sturdy ship.

“You’re actually going to London, huh?” Chuuya said after looking at the ship as if he was dazzled by it.

“Feeling defeated? Well, you know, the Future King has to settle in and occupy big places, after all!” Shirase proudly laughed. “I came to realize some things after all that happened. That puppet detective who died, the Assassin King, they’re crazy unbelievable beings. The world is really a big place! Using the wealth I stole from the research facility as capital, I’ll make a name for myself in London! And you’ll see, one day I’ll be the King of an organization bigger than the Port Mafia. And when I come back, I’ll hire you if you want, Chuuya.”

Chuuya let out a sigh and shook his head, seemingly in disbelief. “I’m looking forward to that then.”

At that time, they heard the sound of the ship steam whistle, followed by the voice of a woman from the speakers making some announcements.

“Time to go.”

Shirase picked up the bag at his feet, and turned to face the ramp.

Chuuya called out to Shirase who’s starting to walk away. “Take care, Shirase. Even if you’re dying in London, I can’t go there to save you, okay?”

“Hahaha. You take care too, Chuuya. Even if you’re dying in Yokohama, I can’t go back here to save you, okay?”

“Yeah, yeah.” Chuuya smiled, a slightly confused look on his face.

“Hey, you’re not taking this seriously, huh? But nine years ago under that bridge, and just recently at the research facility, I’ve saved your life twice! Don’t tell me you’ve already forgotten that, huh?”

“But in exchange, you’ve also stabbed and tried to kill me once, right?”

“Even if we subtract that, then one time still counts.”

Chuuya laughed. Shirase also laughed.

Shirase proceeded to walk up to the front of the ramp. Then he faced Chuuya again and held out his fist towards him.

Chuuya also held out his, and lightly bumped them together. Then they swung their fists, one above and the other below to bump them again in the middle, then repeated the motion in the opposite way. Then they bumped their elbows together, and lastly, struck their own chests with their fists.

It was a greeting gesture once used by the Sheep, exchanged only between the members.

“See you.”

Shirase and Chuuya turned their backs on each other and started walking.

Neither of them looked back.

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Afterword by Asagiri Kafka

*Does not contain any spoilers regarding the actual events in the novel

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Hi, it’s been a while. This is Asagiri Kafka. 

Have you been doing well?

How was the seventh novel written under Beans Bunko, “Bungo Stray Dogs: STORM BRINGER”?

As compared to the previous six, this novel is the longest, most laborious, and the one written in a lot of different places all the while groaning as I think about the this and the that, and all the possibilities that could happen.

To those who have all the novels with you, try lining this up on your bookshelf. It’s so thick, the width is unreal. Up to now, the longest one was “55 Minutes” but even so, the afterword in that book starts from page 308. What’s up with you now, Asagiri?

If I may add, this novel is set as the continuation of the novel “Dazai, Chuuya, 15 years old” which was released about a year and a half ago. That one is the prequel, and this is the sequel. The mystery behind the Arahabaki and Verlaine incident in Fifteen has now been unraveled in this book. Don’t tell me someone actually charged in here without having read the prequel? I am hoping there isn’t. If you did, then I’m sorry. After all, you might be mad and say that “It’s not clear at all!” “Of course, we wouldn’t know that!” “Using ‘Dazai, Chuuya, 16 years old’ as the title would have been kinder of you, you know?” And yes, you are indeed right, I don’t have any excuses at all. (The good thing about speaking here in the afterword is that no matter how mad people get and I apologize, physical punches will never come my way).

So basically what I want to say is that, together with the prequel this story is a veeery long one. 

But the reason why this novel became this long can be explained in a few words.

Do you remember? In the afterword of “Dazai, Chuuya, 15 years old”, I wrote that I am hoping to squeeze in enough information in the sequel so that I can finally say that “The Double Black past arc is now complete!”

Yes.

That’s it.

There was too much than I imagined.

The immensity of Chuuya’s character. Being able to write a character this deep and feel the greatest pleasure of having people read it is one thing, but at the same time I was also worried, wondering if it was okay to publish something this big… but in the end, we’re here, and it has been released.

But even if this much has been written now, stories that have not been told yet still remain. How Chuuya would continue to fight from now on, how he would become an Executive. What sort of feelings Chuuya held when Dazai left the Mafia, and how he would grow from there.

But for the time being, I would like to leave that destiny of Chuuya to the power of your imagination. What lies ahead of his path, for now, would remain a secret, but I can only tell you one thing that’s for sure — that road is not a smooth and easy one.

For the publication of this novel, I have been blessed with support from a lot of people. To my partner, Harukawa Sango-sensei, who has always adorned the novels with their ever-beautiful and perfect artworks. 

To Shirahama-sama, the editor who has always been patient and forgiving with the schedule and proofreading of my work. The publication and sales team, the bookstores, and to everyone else I am indebted to. Thank you very much.

Let’s meet again in the next novel.

Asagiri Kafka

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Context: For Chuuya’s first anniversary in the Mafia, his friends gave him some documents and “that” picture revealing his past

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“Why?” Chuuya looks at the picture in his hand.

“This… Ain’t this gonna be against Boss’ orders?”

For the Mafia Boss, the secrets behind Chuuya’s existence are shackles that keep him bound to the organization. As long as they remain hidden, Chuuya could never betray the Mafia.

But Pianoman just shrugged.

“The order is, to keep watch if you’d find out or not about it, NOT to keep the secrets from you.”

Chuuya stared at him, weighing his words.

“Why?” Uneasiness flashes across Chuuya’s face for a moment. “Why’d you have to go this far?”

“You’re asking us why..?” Pianoman looked at him as if the answer is so obvious. “I already told you. It’s your first year anniversary in the Mafia.”

“But…”

“This is not a big deal at all, you know?” Lippmann answered, a bit confused at the way Chuuya is acting, and looked at everyone.

“But well, if you would let me say it, hmm..” then with a matter-of-fact expression he continued, “That’s because we’re friends. Was it different back then with the Sheep?”

It was.

The look of distress on Chuuya’s face answered the question.

In the Sheep, everyone relied on Chuuya. The opposite of that never happened.

“How about you look at it this way, Chuuya-san?” Lippmann held out his hands, his face showing a gentle expression.

“That is not a present from us. That is a ‘flag’. Back in Ancient Rome, the military would raise a flag only for one reason, and that is to state this: 'We are here, the troop of the chosen ones.’ So when either one of the six in here gets into trouble, remember this flag. And under that flag, we would gather… We have high hopes for you.”

He said and cocked his head a little.

“Hehe… What an excellent speech by Lippmann. No wonder countless women have fallen for such words..” Doc says as if he’s talking to himself.

“Well, I’m not sure about that,” Lippmann answered with a cool expression.

“But yes, the official name of this youth party is 'Flags’, which came from that metaphor I just shared. Though I think the only one who remembers and uses this name is the founder Pianoman?”

“Flags?” Albatross tilted his head on the side. “I think it’s the first time I’ve heard this…”

“Hey, hey, you’re already forgetting? Such a pain, you are. We’ve talked about this, right?” Pianoman looked around asking them, but not a single one reacted even a bit.

“Wait, don’t tell me you guys do not really remember this at all? It was a name we’ve thought over for three months?”

Everyone turned their eyes away from Pianoman.

Chuuya was the only one who fixed his eyes on the picture in his hand, not at the image reflected in there, but on the thing itself as if it holds all the answers to his questions.

“Chuuya, Happy Anniversary of joining the Mafia,” everyone said to him.

For a moment, for just a few seconds, Chuuya’s expression turned to that of a child who doesn’t know what to do.

He looked at them one by one, at the documents in front of him, at himself who’s reflected in the picture.

“What’s wrong?” Pianoman asked, and that’s when Chuuya came back to his senses.

“Th-”

He tried hard to make an angry face, and opened his mouth as if to yell at them but he wasn’t able to come up with any word.

Everyone’s face contorted in confusion as they looked at Chuuya.

Chuuya hurriedly turned his back, faced the store entrance and shouted. “Aahh! So that’s how it is, huh!” His voice is unnecessarily loud.

“So in short, you wanted to take me by surprise with this, move me and make me cry and apologize, huh? That’s your play, right?!”

“Huh? No, not really…”

“As if I’d fall for that! Listen, I’d never fall for that, got it?!”

With his face still turned away from everyone, Chuuya took his violent steps towards the door.

“I’m going home! Listen, don’t follow me, okay? And don’t you dare look at my face!”

With a blank look on his face, Pianoman’s eyes roamed over everyone, then he spoke to Chuuya.

“Okay? Well if Chuuya’s going home then we can’t do anything about it. According to my schedule, the plan was to play billiards with everyone after this. I guess we’ll just help ourselves then.”

“Even if our main guest is going home?” Lippmann raises an eyebrow.

“We got no choice, right? There’s a lot of dry sake. It’s been quite a while so let’s relax and relieve stress from work. We also have a prize for the winner, you know.”

“That’s great.”

“So that’s how it is, Chuuya. Take care on your way home!” Albatross turns to wave his hand at the door.

“Suit yourselves!” Chuuya kicked the door open, and went out of the store.

Everyone looked at each other’s faces, and without saying a word turned to look at the door.

Silence passed by for 10 seconds… 20 seconds.

No one has said anything, no one has moved even an inch.

30 seconds… and before a whole 40 seconds pass, the door slightly opened.

“You pieces of shit… go over the rules. I’m gonna take home all the prizes, got it?!”

There at the door stood Chuuya, who’s wearing an expression mixed with equal parts of frustration and anger.

“I knew it!” Pianoman said with a smile.

~~And they went playing billiards after~~

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BSD Wan Chapter 115 Scanlation

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06.19 BSD ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Bungo Stray Dogs Keyframe Book Vol.2 Release

- Featuring the Dark Era (anime episodes 13-16) with cover by Character Designer Arai Nobuhiro.

• Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! Anime

- Here are the congratulatory messages from Kanaineco, Asagiri, and Harukawa-sensei:

Additional tweet from Asagiri-sensei:

Wan! will get animated!

For me who has the perk of being able to read Wan! first before anyone (I check the manga storyboard everytime), I’m just as happy now as when my original manga got animated.

That’s because I’ll get to enjoy the fun of checking anime scripts and storyboards!

Congratulations, Kanai-sensei!

Congratulations BSD fandom!

It’s not very common for spin-offs to get anime adaptations, so we are really blessed! There are so many good things in Wan! and we’ll actually get to watch our BSD characters getting the happiness they deserve!

BSD Wan Chapter 102 Scanlation

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