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| Octavinelle Dorm – Birthday Party Venue | ||
Azul  |
This birthday interview is a prime opportunity for others in the school to understand me better. I must take full advantage of this occasion.
My research into the interview questions has been perfectly compiled. No matter what they ask me, I’ll respond flawlessly. | |
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I got the worst luck in having to interview this guy of all people. Out of everyone in Octavinelle, he’s the guy I can’t stand the most. | |
Azul |
…Oh my, it seems my presenter is here. | |
Jack  |
It’s Jack Howl, your presenter. Azul……senpai. Happy Birthday. | |
Azul |
Thank you very much, Jack-san. I am looking forward to today. | |
Jack |
Sure. Let’s just jump right into the interview. The first question is…
“Are you good or bad at flying?” | |
Azul |
This one of all the possible questions…?
Ahem, please ignore me. You said flight, yes? I am receiving grades sufficient enough to pass my courses. | |
Jack |
You usually get the highest grades on your tests, right? So, when you say, “sufficient enough to pass"…
So basically, you’re definitely saying you’re terrible at flying, huh. | |
Azul |
…I can’t say whether the term "terrible” is relevant to this situation, but I have been putting forth an extreme amount of effort this whole time.
I would prefer you to not lump me in with others who just decide it’s impossible from the start and give up without trying.
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Jack |
…I guess I have to agree with you on that point. | |
Azul |
I am truly pleased you agree. And while there are many crafts that can fly through the sky…
Out of all of them airplanes are quite spectacular. They can transport you safely to distant lands, and in a short amount of time.
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Jack |
When you say land… Are you talking about cars and trains? | |
Azul |
Indeed. As long as you pay the fare, public transportation will very conveniently bring you to your final destination. | |
Jack |
I mean, the cost is pretty outrageous if you travel by airplane, let alone trains or busses.
I’m a little… no, a lot surprised that you’d even suggest you’re willing to pay that fare. | |
Azul |
Of course, I would rather limit any unnecessary expenses. However, it is well worth the price to use those modes of transportation.
Not only does it reduce travel time, but there are other various benefits. | |
Jack |
Other benefits…? Like what? | |
Azul |
Perhaps this is simply so obvious to someone who has lived their whole life on the land that it’s just taken for granted.
Some time ago, I took the bus to the town at the foothills.
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Jack |
Yeah, that’s true. It feels like a waste to just zone out while sitting there. | |
Azul |
Right? I can work or study with light background noise, and also look out at the scenery to take a break at times.
The transportation methods on the surface are truly convenient. I am sincerely in awe. | |
Jack |
HM? Somehow the topic completely shifted to transit. I can’t help but feel like he skillfully sidestepped the conversation…
…I guess I got an answer out of it, so I’ll just call it good. | |
Azul Ashengrotto/Personal Story/SSR Broomquet Birthday
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This story has been fan-translated by Mystery Shop. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
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| Octavinelle Dorm – Birthday Party Venue | ||
Jack |
The next question is…
“What is your best class?” | |
Azul |
This one is a better question. Discounting the class mentioned earlier, I have the top grades in every subject.
Therefore, I find it difficult to answer… I suppose if I were to give one, it would be Alchemy. | |
Jack |
Ah… Yeah, I can see that.
You like money-making, so a class where you make gems or gold’s a pretty good fit.
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Azul |
I can’t say whether I was good, or not. Only that it was most likely due to both of my parents being mages that I manifested my magical abilities early. | |
Jack |
Wow… So, does that mean you learned magic from your parents? | |
Azul |
No. Once my parents finalized their divorce, my mother had her hands full with her restaurant…
So, while my mother was working, often times my grandmother would be taking care of me.
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Jack |
Your grandmother, huh… It’s kinda hard for me to picture her. What kind of person is she? | |
Azul |
She is much too nice of a person.
She would always be waiting warmly every day for me to come home from school.
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Jack |
Every day… Completely covering… Azul-senpai, she really enjoyed spoiling you, huh. | |
Azul |
Yes. Overabundantly…
However, once she started teaching me magic, I also saw her strict side.
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Jack |
But you just started learning… That didn’t make you angry? | |
Azul |
I grew used to it fairly quickly. I wouldn’t be able to tell you the number of times I wished to run away, either…
However, no matter how elementary the magic, whenever I succeeded, she would praise me in such a grandiose fashion…
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Jack |
It’s kinda hard for me to believe how someone that kind is a part of Azul’s family… | |
Azul |
Would you like to repeat that? | |
Jack |
Ah, no, nothing. It’s pretty cool that she didn’t just spoil you rotten. | |
Azul |
Indeed, she is a wonderful grandmother that I hold nothing but respect for. | |
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| Octavinelle Dorm – Birthday Party Venue | ||
Jack |
This is the last question.
“How do you spend your days off?” | |
Azul |
Whenever I have no specific plans, I try to work on self-care of both my mind and body. | |
Jack |
It’s definitely good to refresh yourself from time to time. What kind of things do you do? | |
Azul |
I’ll wake up early in the morning, and make myself a cup of whatever I’m in the mood for…
I’ll often read a business book or economic newspaper, check the news or whatever is currently trending. | |
Jack |
Is that really helping to reset yourself? If you’re just info-grabbing still, I don’t see how that’d relax you… | |
Azul |
For me, that sort of thing is more or less a hobby. Also, at this point, this has become an ingrained habit…
If I were to just lounge around in bed all day, it would just have the opposite effect on my mood. | |
Jack |
Yeah, I guess I agree with you that I don’t want to be lounging around just because it’s my day off, but… You really do keep busy, huh.
So, if that’s all the self-care of the mind… What do you do for your body? | |
Azul |
Often times I’ll do circuit training, alternating between weight training and aerobic exercises. | |
Jack |
HUH!? | |
Azul |
What is with that shell-shocked reaction? | |
Jack |
No, I mean, I just never expected the word “training” to come out of your mouth, I guess!? | |
Azul |
Well, I suppose I am part of a culture club, so… Perhaps it is not completely unexpected that you would think otherwise.
Oh, that reminds me, I was thinking of adding a new training regimen to my daily workout…
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Jack |
Yeah, I do. Whenever I add that to my usual muscle training, I end up using muscles that I normally don’t use.
Depending on how long the tubes are, or how many you use, you can change up the strength of the resistance, so it really helps to exercise the whole body. | |
Azul |
As I thought! Thank you, Jack-san. You were more than helpful. | |
Jack |
Yeah. But man, I really didn’t expect I’d get to talk about exercises with you of all people. | |
Azul |
Fufu, it seems we have unexpectedly found something we share in common. | |
Jack |
So, now the interview’s over. Lastly…
Here’s your broom, Azul-senpai. Don’t know how to really explain it, but it’s got a pretty mature-looking vibe. | |
Azul |
True, it certainly has a beautiful and calming color scheme. | |
Jack |
Okay, then, careful out there, and make sure not to fall off. | |
Azul |
Jack-san, I can see that huge grin on your face, you know?
As if I would allow anyone to see me humiliated… [inhales, exhales] I have trained in preparation for this day. Allow me to disappoint you by defying your expectations. | |
Azul |
I’ve studied the wind speed and direction. I’ll definitely fly just as I’ve practiced! | |
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