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| Ignihyde Dorm - Idia's Room | ||
Ortho  |
Big brother. Isn't it time to gather in the lecture hall? | |
Idia  |
Oh... You mean the meeting that Sir Malleus and Sir Azul contacted me about?
Gathering all the participants of the exchange to meet out of the blue... Whatever, it's probably to change the groupings due to Sir Malleus's participation. There is no need to specially attend the meeting so I'll just join in remotely. No probs! | |
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| Lecture Hall | ||
Malleus  |
Then, I shall start the meeting. I have gathered all of you here to convey a very important matter.
Truth is that… I would like to present Noble Bell College a song at the ball. | |
| A song? | ||
Idia  |
Huh? … A song?! | |
Malleus |
Yes. As thanks for the invitation to the exchange, I am thinking of presenting a gift. | |
Azul  |
I happen to be there when Malleus was worrying about the gift. Hence, I proposed to present a song.
We will use the song that was passed down the generations in the City of Flowers "Let our wishes resound!". I have heard it from Lilia and it was a good song. | |
Sebek  |
Even if this return gift is a wish of Lord Malleus…
You guys are allowed to participate in it! As humans, I'm sure there is nothing more fortunate than this!! | |
Riddle  |
As usual, the words you spout are rude, aren't you…
But that is a good suggestion as a gift. It is good manners to bring a gift when visiting others after all. | |
Jamil  |
Using the song of the City of Flowers can show our appreciation too. I am sure that the people at Noble Bell College will be happy that their town is respected. | |
Ruggie  |
That's true. Just thinking about the connections with the young masters of another school I can make for free, That might be advantageous even if I'm not paid? | |
Rook  |
It's a great idea! Please absolutely allow me to help. | |
Malleus |
I am glad with all the enthusiasm.
The plan is to choose 3 people as the main vocalists while the rest would join as backing vocals. Let's start with choosing the main vocalists… | |
Idia |
Wait just a moment!!
While everyone taking the plan and running off with it, this isn't a joke y'know? Singing? Performing at the ball? I am not even happy at going to the exchange already, so sing is… no no no no Those that wants to perform, go ahead though! | |
Malleus |
Hmm… As I thought, there are people who are against the idea. | |
Silver  |
There will indeed be those who are ware that singing is not their forte I suppose.
But if we spend time on practicing from now, I am sure that we can overcome the problems. I am asking for everyone to please lend a helping hand on this matter. | |
Deuce  |
Ah, there is no need to bow! Aren't we all here as representatives for the exchange? | |
Epel  |
That's right! I'm definitely participating! | |
Ruggie |
Putting the reasons aside, everyone's answer seems to be the same. All except for… 1 person. | |
| *Everyone stares at Idia* | ||
Idia |
Eh… What's with the pressure that I can even feel it through the tablet… Don't tell me that, I'm the only one that is opposed to singing here? | |
Azul |
Mr Idia, if you have any opinions on my suggestion for the return gift, would you perhaps offer another proposal?
Something more sincere than a song, shows our gratitude and most importantly, does not involves money! … If such a thing exist, that is… | |
Idia |
Sighs…
All the backups have to do is stand behind the main vocalists right? If it's like that… then I'll just lip sync to the song without being in the spotlight. That would be less troublesome than to oppose to this. | |
Malleus |
Shroud, I appreciate your understanding. | |
Idia |
Aight, aight. Whatever that makes everyone happy.
To think there is a day I would strand on a stage in front of other people... I would humbly stay at the back. You guys feel free to decide the main vocalists among yourselves. | |
Malleus |
Ah. Regarding the decision... I would like to deploy an impartial way of selection. | |
Idia |
...Hm? An impartial way?
Why does that sound familiar...? | |
Malleus |
Here, is the magical lottery box, that the principal had used to decide the participant of the exchange programme.
I will be using this box once again to decide 3 main vocalists from the 11 of us. | |
Azul |
I think that is a very good idea! This is definitely the fairest way.
Since as dorm leaders, that would allow us to select someone without any biasness. Yes, I believe that is possible. | |
Malleus |
Yes. This box would select the names randomly. I swear my name on it. | |
Idia |
I have a bad feeling... I don't feel optimistic about this! | |
Malleus |
Now, the results of this impartial lottery is... | |
Idia |
WAIT!! | |
Idia Shroud/Personal Story/SSR Masquerade Dress
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This story has been fan-translated by Ryomi. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
| Why believe in me...? |
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| Diasomnia Dorm - Lounge | ||
Idia  |
Why...
Why is it that there's a 3/11 or approximately 30% chance and my name was chosen...? Plus, the three chosen names were Sir Malleus, Sir Azul and me... All dorm leaders...? This can't be accidental no matter how u look at it! I request for a redraw! | |
Ortho |
Big brother...
I was wondering why he isn't back from singing practice. Hence I came to Diasomnia dorm to check on him… I see that he has been hanging onto the lounge pillar, refusing to participate. Of course he wasn't able to return. | |
Idia |
Ortho, you came to fetch me right?! Aight, let's work together to return to Ignihyde right away! | |
Ortho |
Hmm… Even if that is what big brother wants, I don't think I can do that… | |
Idia |
Eh? Why?! | |
Ortho |
That's because, I would be happy too! If big brother were to sing in front of everyone! | |
Idia |
That's so unreasonable…! | |
Sebek |
Oi, human! Why don't you learn from Lord Malleus!
Even with how great his voice already is, he continues to spend his precious time taking singing lessons from Lilia! | |
Silver |
Azul is also working hard on his singing practice everyday.
Saying that he wants to reinforce the basics, he went to look for the music teacher after the practice ended just now. | |
Idia |
I-I have felt their passion but… th-that is why I do not want to be part of it!
No matter how much I've tried to give up my role as a main vocalist to the other participants of this exchange… They all rejected by saying things like "That won't be fair" or "I do not want to invoke the wrath of Sir Malleus"… Please just give me a break! | |
Sebek |
To be so reluctant to sing… Do you consider yourself a mage?! What are you doing during our usual music lessons?
I believe that singing is needed to improve your imagination. | |
Silver |
That's right. It is better to overcome your weaknesses here in order to be an outstanding mage. | |
Idia |
Th-th-th-that's not it… | |
Ortho |
Big brother does not hate singing or is bad at it per se.
Since he's always singing all the anime openings or the theme song of a game so passionately in the room. | |
Idia |
Ortho… That's not something you can expose to people! Now I'm too embarrassed to sleep tonight! | |
Ortho |
Why? I've always wanted others to listen to it because your singing is really good.
The pitch is right and so full of expression that even I understand the music. I love big brother's singing so much! That is why, I was really happy that big brother is chosen as the main vocalist this time. I think it is fantastic! | |
Idia |
Ortho…!
No, I'm happy that you praised me but… I'm really happy but…! | |
Silver |
If it isn't a problem with your skill then… I guess the problem is your shyness. | |
Idia |
Y-y-yes! It's that!
You are expecting me to stand in front of a crowd with all their attention on me and sing, that hurdle is too high for someone like me…! | |
Sebek |
What a show of weakness. Just treat everyone other than Milord as stones on the roadside will do! | |
Idia |
Then that means that there are gigantic stones trying to lecture me right now. Aight, Imma ignore it. | |
Silver |
Upperclassman Idia… Let me teach you a trick in singing. | |
Idia |
A trick…? | |
Silver |
Yes. It's this. | |
Ortho |
I see, it is a glass cup filled with drinking water. I don't see anything different from a normal glass cup though… | |
Idia |
U-using this to moisturize the throat…? | |
Silver |
No, it's different.
If you were to reflect your face on the water like this… Don't you feel like singing naturally? | |
Idia |
I don't feel like it though?! | |
Silver |
Once I have learned this ancient method from my father, I would frequently use this method to aide me. | |
Idia |
What do you mean by reflecting your face onto the water? What purpose does it serve? | |
Sebek |
I agree with you on that… | |
Silver |
If the trick doesn't work, all that's left is to practice.
If you were to sing in front of us, it should let you gain more confidence naturally. I suppose that courage will last you through the actual performance. | |
Ortho |
Just as Mr Silver had said. Now big brother, let's practice so that we can return to Ignihyde! | |
Idia |
Nooooooooooo!!
Nope, nope, noooooope! That's because I definitely can't sing! | |
Sebek & Silver  |
*Sigh* | |
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| Noble Bell College | ||
Silver  |
We are about to reach the hall that will be the venue of the ball. | |
Sebek  |
Silver and I will be here to keep a good watch on you so as to prevent you from escaping! | |
Idia  |
Ugh…The performance time is coming… faster… and faster… This is… a nightmare!
I don't wanna. I really can't. It's impossible… just thinking that I have to sing with the two who are full of confidence… | |
Sebek |
Are you still complaining to yourself over there? You really are an unbearable person… | |
Idia |
Actually… You said to express our gratitude with a song but, to receive such an intangible gift, would the receiver even be happy?
Even though Sir Malleus, Sir Azul and even the other back callers had practice with so much passion…
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Sebek |
What did you just say?! | |
Idia |
I'll just drag all of you party people down anyways, isn't it better that I don't participate?
I don't think that people will notice that one person is even missing… Or get one of the back callers to lip sync is fine too… | |
Sebek |
Even at this timing, you're still whining...! | |
Silver |
Stop right there! | |
Sebek & Idia  |
Eh? | |
Idia |
Th-the angry shouting was... not from Sir Sebek but Sir Silver...? | |
Silver |
Upperclassman Idia. Why are you constantly belittling yourself?
I know that being negative can be comforting for the heart. But that is why, you can't be constantly belittling yourself. Your actions and even your future, you will be dragged down by all these negative words! | |
Idia |
Wh-whatsup with the serious talk all of a sudden...what?! I'm gonna back down though?!
Belittling and what's not, I've made it a point since the start that being a main vocalist is impossible for me right? | |
Silver |
That's not true. I'm sure that deep down, Upperclassman Idia wanted to sing with everyone else.
That's because, you have been practicing everyday in your room ever since you have been selected as one of the main vocalists right? | |
Idia |
H-h-h-h-how do you know that?! | |
Sebek |
... Ortho came to Diasomnia when you weren't there.
He told Lord Malleus and us that you were actually practicing really hard and asked for us to look out for you. | |
Idia |
Ortho did that...? | |
Silver |
The main point is not the success of the performance. There is meaning in all of the performers putting in effort and working together.
I'm sure Upperclassman Idia understood that point. Isn't that why you have practiced? Are you going to quit right before the performance despite that? | |
Idia |
... | |
Silver |
There are people who believe in you.
Not only Ortho, there is Lord Malleus, Azul, the rest of the performers... And I definitely believe in you. Please... Don't betray our expectations... | |
Idia |
...
Saying that you believe in me... I'm the troubled one... Being told that by someone I barely know... | |
Sebek |
Hmph... So you've decided to be good and stay put, I see. In Silver's case, it's rare to see you speak so much.
It's time, human. The venue of the ball is right in front of us. | |
Idia |
...
I don't get why I was ambushed with a lecture. I guess that's Diasomnia for you, scary... ... Expectations... Huh... | |
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| Noble Bell College - Lecture Hall | ||
Malleus  |
Well then... Is everyome ready?
Here's to an unforgettable evening. | |
Idia |
It's gonna start!
Uhh... Singing is so OOC of me. I know that the best. But... | |
Sebek |
... Ortho came to Diasomnia when you weren't there. | |
Silver |
Please... Don't betray our expectations... | |
Idia |
Ah... TO HELL WITH THIS! | |
Malleus |
Shroud, are you alright? The song is about to start. | |
Azul  |
Please fix your hat right away. You can't be escaping at this point in time. | |
Idia |
I know!!
I'll do it right now that it had come to this. I'll show all of you what I can do! Ah... It's finally over... The song... We are presenting at the ball... ... Huh? It's actually not so bad once I start singing. | |
Silver |
Upperclassman Idia. | |
Idia |
Geh! It's the lecturer...!
Wh-wh-wh-what do you want? If you want to compliment me, I've heard enough just now so... Oh! Or do you still have more complaints of me...?! | |
Silver |
I am afraid that I have not properly conveyed what I wanted to say previously. Allow me to express my thoughts once again.
I apologize for my rudeness before the ball. I had thought of encouraging Upperclassman Idia and eventually... That was an amazing performance. I think your singing voice is kind and the feelings of care for the audience is well expressed. So Ortho wasn't lying when he said that upperclassman Idia has a great singing voice. I'll definitely tell Ortho about how brave and participative you were once we return to Night Raven College | |
Idia |
But... But I didn't really do that though?
I-it's not like I need Sir Silver to help me tell Ortho that, I can tell him about it myself... | |
Silver |
Is that so? The both of you are really close. | |
Idia |
Yeah. I have lots to tell him about the exchange this time so...
Since I can tell him that the performance is a success... I just have to get over this ball and then I'm sure... That he will be happy that I exceeded his expectations. | |
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