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| Interior Hallway | ||
Epel  |
Um… This is where the film studies club meets, right? | |
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| Classroom | ||
Epel |
Excuse me… | |
Rook  |
Hello, Epel! I see Vil asked you to lend a hand here. | |
Epel |
I’d say it’s more like I was forced… Did he ask you too? | |
Rook |
I’m helping on my own accord. The pleasure is all mine if I’m able to be with Vil. | |
| (Clap, clap!) | ||
Vil  |
Film studies club! Everyone gather around.
I’m going to discuss the details for when we begin our next student-produced film. I’ll hand out the script first. Everyone, take one each. | |
Epel |
Whoa, this script is so thick. They must really go all out with their activities here… | |
Vil |
The next film we’re producing will be about time travel.
It’s set in present day. The students of Night Raven College use a time machine… And travel to the era of the Great Seven’s Fairest Queen of All. | |
Rook |
The era of the Fairest Queen of All… How très bien!
What a fascinating idea, don’t you think, Epel? | |
Epel |
Hah… I guess. | |
Vil |
The leading role is still undecided. I’ll let you know once I’ve chosen them.
Now, the time machine is the key item in this story… Epel! | |
Epel |
! Yes!? | |
Vil |
I’m putting you in charge of designing it. | |
Epel |
What!? I-I’m just the help. Why am I in charge of something so important…? | |
Vil |
I’ve deemed you the most suitable for this. | |
Epel |
(What gave him that idea!? I’ve never designed anything in my life. I want to say no…) | |
Vil |
The time machine will use a magical wheel as a base. You’ll be customizing the exterior.
This way, we can shoot driving scenes. | |
Epel |
You said magical wheel…!? | |
Vil |
Yes. I’ve already arranged for one to use in our shooting.
I’ve asked Ignihyde’s dorm leader, Idia, to modify it, so you will work with him to complete it. | |
Epel |
Got it! | |
Vil |
…You sounded very genuine there. Well, if you’re feeling motivated now, then that’s fine.
The theme of the time machine’s design should be “something beautiful and fitting for the setting.” Your deadline is in three days at noon. Is that clear? | |
Epel |
Yes, Vil!
(I was so reluctant about having to help out the film studies club… but I didn’t expect there to be a magical wheel involved!) (That feeling of the passenger becoming one with the vehicle as they ride on… Just watchin’ it gets me all excited.) (Maybe if I made a design that makes Vil’s jaw drop, he’d even let me take it for a test run.) (Okay, I’m gonna do my best!!) | |
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| Ignihyde Dorm - Lounge | ||
Epel  |
I’m Epel, a first-year from Pomefiore. You’re Idia, right? Let’s work hard together. | |
Idia  |
Ugh… The glittery Pomefioran is here, hurray…
O-Oh, um… Sir Vil explained everything to me. We’ll use this lounge to work… | |
Epel |
Okay, thank you.
Oh, that’s the magical wheel we’re going to modify there next to you, right? It’s so cool…!! | |
Idia |
Hah… I only agreed to this ‘cause Sir Vil said he’d compensate me…
But working with other people… really makes me irritated by the second. I need to finish this and go back to my room ASAP before my sanity gauge runs out. | |
Epel |
(I know Vil’s taste pretty well since he’s been training me for months ever since I enrolled here.)
(I need to aim for a fancy design that goes with the setting and also satisfies Vil.) Idia. Let’s do our best designing this magical wheel…! | |
Idia |
Yeah. Let’s get this done as fast as we can… | |
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This story has been fan-translated by twstarchives. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
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| Ignihyde Dorm - Lounge | ||
Epel |
It took all night… but it’s done! Idia, the coloring for the magical wheel is all finished. | |
Idia |
Congrats on getting it done. You told Sir Vil you’d show it to him once it was finished, right? Shouldn’t you call him?
And end this so I can be alone. | |
Epel |
Yes, I’ll go do that! | |
| Timeskip | ||
Epel |
Here’s the magical wheel, painted to look like a time machine.
The design was inspired by the peacock engraved into the Fairest Queen of All’s favorite chair. | |
Vil  |
…… | |
Epel |
Um… Vil? | |
Vil |
Epel. Are you satisfied with this design? | |
Epel |
What do you mean, am I satisfied…? | |
Vil |
I ordered you to design something “beautiful and fitting for the setting.”
However, this piece conveys nothing from the creator’s heart. You wouldn’t consider this design “beautiful,” would you? | |
Epel |
…! Well, I… | |
Vil |
To me, this looks like you only tried to match the setting.
Redo it, Epel. And don’t think about coming back to the dorm until it’s finished. | |
Epel |
What!? Vil, wait a seco— …He’s gone.
…Dammit! How can he be angry that I made it exactly as he said…!? But I get to work with a magical wheel, which I love so much. No way am I giving up after failing once! I need to make something that I think is beautiful, that matches the setting, And something that would make Vil satisfied, right? I’m gonna do it!! …… But what would that be…? | |
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| Ignihyde Dorm - Idia's Room | ||
Idia |
Hehee! I got that kitty accessory I wanted! It’s a rare strength item that boosts my speed by 100!
Hehehe, now, the boss from this ultra-hard quest… You should tremble in fear of my dodging power. | |
| Running footsteps! | ||
| (Epel barges in) | ||
Epel |
Idia! | |
Idia |
Eee! S-S-S-S-Sir Epel! It’s rude to come into someone’s room without knocking! | |
Epel |
Oh… S-Sorry.
It’s just, we have to redo the time machine… | |
Idia |
Hah? He rejected that flashy design? | |
Epel |
Yeah… So please help me make it over again! | |
Idia |
(I can’t believe Sir Vil. He should’ve done this himself if he was going for something specific. Why’d he leave it to someone else?)
(I can’t stand them taking away my gaming time anymore. I gotta get this done now and chase out Sir Epel…) H-Hey, Sir Epel. Do you have anything you’re good at? | |
Epel |
Huh? Why are you asking? | |
Idia |
‘Cause wouldn’t this get done faster if Sir Vil just made it himself instead of having you make it over again?
But he still put you up to it… So shouldn’t you consider that maybe you’ve got some kind of secret talent? In online games, leveling up skills you’re good at makes getting through the game easier. | |
Epel |
But I’m just good at things like carving apples. I can’t really use that in desig——
(…Hm? Apples…?) I figured it out!! | |
Idia |
Ee! I-I-It scares me when you yell out of nowhere! Wh-What did you figure out? | |
Epel |
I figured out what I can make that’s as beautiful and fitting for the setting as I can! | |
Idia |
I-I’m glad to see you came up with an idea. Well, let’s get on with it then. | |
Epel |
Huh? But you stayed up all night last night. Are you sure you shouldn’t rest a little…? | |
Idia |
Heh, staying up all night is nothing to me. I stan a group of idols who look elderly but with hearts eternally 17…
And even Moirai on the Edge can do live performances for 72 hours straight. We’ll prevail over this ultra-hard quest! | |
Epel |
M-Moi…rai? I-I don’t know what that means, but let’s work hard!
(This time, we’ll make a design that Vil… no, that anyone would approve of!) | |
| ーーThe day the time machine is due. | ||
??? |
…el… Epel! | |
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| Ignihyde Dorm - Lounge | ||
Epel |
*yawns*…?
Huh? Ahh! When did I go to sleep!? And Vil, what’re you doin’ here? | |
Vil |
Your deadline is today at noon, so I came to check up on how you were doing. Honestly, I cannot believe you were sprawled out asleep on the floor.
So? Have you finished the time machine? | |
Epel |
Oh… I did. Take a look at this!
There’s a story where the Fairest Queen of All made a poisoned apple, right? So this time, I used that as my inspiration. The color of the whole body represents a ripe, red, shining apple. Like one you reach out to take without even realizing it… Anyway, I made sure it looked delicious! | |
Vil |
Hmm… Go on. | |
Epel |
Right. The other thing I worked especially hard on was this design that’s hidden when the machine is stopped, and only gets revealed when it starts up.
I’ll turn it on to let you see. | |
Vil |
! You painted the tire kept inside… Is that a skull? | |
Epel |
Yes! One of the stories mentioned that a skull rose up before the poisoned apple the Queen made turned red…
So I added a symbol that can’t be seen from the outside unless you start it up. This time machine is as “beautiful and fitting for the setting” as I can make it right now! | |
Vil |
…Allow me to ask you one thing. Why did you change to a poisoned apple? | |
Epel |
Um… When I tried to use a peacock in my design, I honestly couldn’t tell if it was good or bad…
But then I thought, no one would be able to resist a design that makes apples look appealin’…!! | |
Vil |
……
…Heh. You finally came up with a design that reflects you. | |
Epel |
…! Yeah! | |
Vil |
Now, I will leave you with the keys to this magical wheel. | |
Epel |
Huh? Why me? | |
Vil |
I’m heading back to our set. You’ll deliver the machine to the film studies club yourself.
You have until noon to bring it, just as we discussed. Don’t be late. Understood? | |
| (Vil leaves) | ||
Epel |
…If he was in such a rush, he could’ve just taken it himself… Wait, hold on!?
Does this mean I can ride it back to the set… maybe? AHH~! ALL RIGHT!! | |
Idia |
Ugh… Sir Epel, you’re too loud… Your voice is ringing through my sleep-deprived head… | |
Epel |
Oh! S-Sorry, Idia.
I’ve always wanted a magical wheel… And I get to ride one I designed myself. I just can’t believe it… Alright, let’s get to the school building! | |
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| Main Street | ||
| Film Studies Student A | Hm…? What’s that? There’s something coming towards us from the front gate. | |
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Rook |
That is a magical wheel. And the one driving it is… Monsieur Cherry Apple, Epel. | |
| Film Studies Student A | It’s so glossy, like a real apple… And his Pomefiore uniform looks so nice. It’s beautiful! | |
| Film Studies Student B | Driving that machine, Epel’s got a radiance that’s different than his usual frail beauty. | |
| Film Studies Student C | Yeah. That piercing cold look and his unconsciously curled-up lips… I’m so drawn to it; I can’t look away. | |
Rook |
Did you hear that, Vil? Everyone is praising Epel! | |
Vil |
Hehe, these potatoes’ reactions are perfect. | |
Epel |
Oh… There he is! Vil! Just as promised, I’m here to deliver this.
Let me stop the machine… Okay. Well, I’ll get going now. | |
Vil |
Hold it, Epel. Stay right there.
Film studies club, your attention, please! I have an announcement to make regarding our next film. For our undecided leading role… I’ve decided to cast Epel right here. | |
Epel |
Wh… What!? | |
Vil |
You all saw how he looked riding that time machine, yes?
I believe there’s no better person out there more suited for this role. Are there any objections? | |
Rook |
It’s true, the sight of him riding that time machine up here almost felt like a scene from a movie. | |
| Film Studies Student B | Yeah! Hats off to you for how dashing you looked. I’ll let you have my seat today. | |
Epel |
W-Wait a second. I thought I was just helping with the design—— | |
Vil |
I’ve already made up my mind. I’ll thoroughly train you to be an actor, so please prepare yourself.
Now, you must do a costume fitting. Costume committee, take Epel to our club room. | |
| Costume Committee | Okay! | |
Epel |
I-I still haven’t said anything about doing th——Let me go!! | |
Vil |
…I see now how drastically the sparkle in his eyes changes depending on whether he’s interested or not. Honestly. He’s a difficult apple to deal with. | |
Rook |
Epel was shining like a completely different person than he was yesterday, yes…
But perhaps were you anticipating this finale from the start? | |
Vil |
Well, now. Who’s to say? | |
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