Rainbow「Roundabout/17」English Translation
(This is a translation of a story from Ansamburu Stars.)
- Rainbow
【Roundabout/17】
narration
- That's not true! Hidaka……!
chiaki
- ……!? Wow, what a surprise. What's wrong? Did you forget something?
hokuto
- No, I was curious because you looked depressed!
chiaki
- I'm afraid my words and attitude may have hurt you. ......!
chiaki
- Um. That's a groundless fear. There is nothing wrong with you. I was just depressed by my own inadequacy.
hokuto
- Oh yeah! Then that's good!
chiaki
- No, not good! I want my kids to always have a smile on their faces! If you're down in the dumps, that's on us elders!
chiaki
- Don't treat me like a child. We are not that different in age, are we?
hokuto
- More than that. You really need to get back to your lessons, Morisawa senpai.
hokuto
- I know "Ryuseitai" is an important time for you, right? You don't have time to waste in a place like this.
hokuto
- Yeah. For everyone it was so. We're still in the beginning of a new year, ...... a new era.
chiaki
- It would be time to take extra care to stabilize your footing and move forward without falling.
chiaki
- And yet!
chiaki
- You must have had a much more tumultuous day in the middle of the revolution, but you are working for someone else!
chiaki
- You're doing your best with all your might, taking time out of your precious youth! Great! That's not easy to do! I'm impressed!
chiaki
- Nah. While everyone else was giving up and following the big flow of things, you were the only ones who rejected the status quo and stood up for what you thought was wrong.
chiaki
- And you have started a revolution!
chiaki
- Maybe it was just a selfish outburst by a kid who had no idea what he was doing, but that's what we couldn't do.
chiaki
- Respect! You guys did something worthwhile!
chiaki
- So don't look down! There is no reason for you to be depressed!
chiaki
- ……Morisawa Senpai
hokuto
- Okay, I've decided! I take back what I said earlier!
chiaki
- I'm in on the saga plan, hidaka! I'll gladly cooperate with you! Whatever you need, don't hesitate to ask!
chiaki
- No, please make me one of them! Please!
chiaki
- Huh? What, are you sure?
hokuto
- If you are willing to help, I would be happy to ....... I was convinced by your situation, right?
hokuto
- Indeed, "Ryuseitai", You should give priority to your 'unit'!
hokuto
- It’s normal . I'd rather be the one doing something stupid.
hokuto
- The saga project is a low-budget project, it's a lot of work, and there's not much to be gained. It's a loss just to get involved.
hokuto
- Anyone who thinks about it dispassionately would conclude that.
hokuto
- Yeah. But we're still kids. We shouldn't be so focused on profit and loss.
chiaki
- There is also the term, A young idler, an old beggar. Sometimes you should be impulsive and do whatever you want.
chiaki
- We couldn't do it all the time. ...... We drifted to the easy way out, and as a result, we couldn't stop the corruption in the academy.
chiaki
- They thought they were living dexterously and cleverly, only to be moved for good by those with malicious intent.
chiaki
- But times have changed. You people changed them.
chiaki
- From now on, let's let them do what they want! And now my instincts are telling me not to abandon you!
chiaki
- They're screaming at me to make you smile!
chiaki
- That's how I repay you guys for starting the revolution, and at the same time, I believe it's a necessary process in my life! It's not an unnecessary detour, I promise!
chiaki
- So make me one of them!
chiaki
- I force myself to get involved even if you say you don't want to! Heroes don't just walk away from a dark-faced kid!
chiaki
- Hmm....... I appreciate the sentiment, but are you sure?
hokuto
- I don't feel comfortable causing trouble for the other 'units' because of me.
hokuto
- What's the big deal now. You guys are not living alone. Someone will get hurt and be inconvenienced even if you live a normal life.
chiaki
- Not everyone is happy about the revolution you have started.
chiaki
- Some will be anxious for the status quo to change, others will hold a grudge because you have defeated them.
chiaki
- ……
hokuto
- But I'm trying to reduce the number of people who get hurt and depressed like that!
chiaki
- To save as many as possible and make them smile! We must never stop thinking, we must always strive!
chiaki
- I would! So let me be one of you! Then at least I might be able to make you smile!
chiaki
- And so, one by one, more smiles!
chiaki
- I suppose it's the way of the world that when someone laughs, someone cries, but if that's the case, I'll take all the tears!
chiaki
- Be at ease! I won't bother you, Ryuseitai! I'll make time to take care of them, even if I have to!
chiaki
- And I'll help you guys too!
chiaki
- I'm going to have a somewhat difficult everyday, but I'm fine! As long as I persevere and hang in there, I'm fine!
chiaki
- If it makes everyone smile, then our heroes will struggle as much as they can!
chiaki
- hurt, tired, and one day our heroes will fall, but if the world is at peace then we've won!
chiaki
- Yeah, uh, ....... Somehow, I know what you mean.
hokuto
- But are you sure? I'm sorry. It seems like I'm putting the burden on Morisawa senpai alone. ......
hokuto
- No! No! Never mind! Don't worry! That's the way I want to live!
chiaki
- I rather appreciate it! Thanks to you, I'm one step closer to becoming the hero of my dreams!
chiaki
- ……Huhu. You are a strange person. Just as I had heard from Akehoshi.
hokuto
- Huhaha! Of course you do! He loves me so much☆
hokuto
- It's not a very subtle conversation, but that's okay. ...... I would be really happy to have you as one of us. I feel saved.
hokuto
- Sorry for all the trouble I've put you through, but I look forward to working with you in the future…… Morisawa Senpai.
hokuto
- Yeah! Same here! I'm burning heart Morisawa Chiaki! Anytime you need help, just give me a call!
chiaki