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| Diasomnia Dorm – Birthday Party Venue | ||
Sebek  |
It should be time to begin the interview soon.
They say that the presenter chosen by the Magical Birthday Dice will bring me good fortune. I wonder what sort of good fortune they will bring… Heh, this will be something. | |
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I’m coming in. | |
Sebek |
Oh, so if it isn’t Jack. What, so you’re my presenter today? | |
Jack  |
Yeah. Not that I wanted to. …Happy Birthday, Sebek.
Uh… “bringing good fortune” isn’t really my style, but since I was picked for this, I’ll make sure to do the job properly. This is my present to you. It’s nothing fancy, but I think it’ll be useful for you especially. | |
Sebek |
“For you especially”? That’s an odd way of putting it. I’ll open it right away now.
I feel as though I’ve seen this pattern on the wrapping paper before… A book…? Oh, yes! This is the logo of that bookstore in the town at the base of the school. I find myself visiting that store often, myself. | |
Jack |
Oh, so you go to that store too? But, uh… Bet you don’t have this latest book released just last week, right? | |
Sebek |
Yeah, this is the first time I’ve seen this one. May I assume from the cover and title that this is a book for physical training? | |
Jack |
This book specializes in sports sciences.
The other day, when we partnered up for flight classes, didn’t you say something about how you wanted to train your core more? That’s why I chose this, thinking it might be a good guide for you to read… | |
Sebek |
Oho. I see there are methods on how to move your legs faster while running, and it points out the muscles that are needed to move your legs better…
Additionally, I see that it also explains other training methods to efficiently build up muscles. Each body motion is explained thoroughly in scientific terms. This is quite a fascinating read. Up until now, I’ve always simply changed my training methods depending on the body part I wished to build at that moment, but… I might be able to consciously change how I move while I train by reading this book. I’ll make sure to put it to good use. | |
Jack |
Thought as much. You strike me more as a theory guy, so I thought this would come in handy.
I also glanced through it. If you want to train your core, the section that analyzes a gymnast’s movements might be pretty useful. | |
Sebek |
Let me see… Hmm, seems like in order to strengthen those core muscles, it’s necessary to develop a proper sense of balance.
I took the opportunity to seriously pursue horseback riding when I came to Night Raven College, but… In order to properly handle a horse, I realized that it required me to train muscles that I hadn’t ever worked on before. Looking through all these methods that I’ve never tried… “Stand on one leg"… That doesn’t sound difficult enough. Seems like this "skater hop” is useful to improve muscle strength, however. As well as… | |
Jack |
…Can you save picking all the methods you want to try for your training for after the interview’s done? | |
Sebek |
Hurk… I suppose it’s as you say. I shall have to thoroughly review this book when I return to my room. | |
Jack |
Yeah, that’ll be good. If you come up with some good training methods, let me know too. | |
Sebek |
Fine by me. And when I do, I hope you give me your thoughts. | |
Sebek Zigvolt/Personal Story/SSR Birthday Jacket
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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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| Diasomnia Dorm – Birthday Party Venue | ||
Jack |
Next up’s the interview. Here’s the first question.
“If you could have one person with you on a deserted island, who would you choose?” Except… You can’t pick someone from your own dorm. | |
Sebek |
It would be a serious matter to be parted from Malleus-sama’s side! I would need to devise a plan to return to him as soon as possible…
And on top of that, I’m restricted to choosing only those from other dorms… There are only a handful of people to choose from who could work together without turmoil, and would have the stamina and mental strength to survive in a harsh environment such as that. If it were Silver, there would be no doubt that he could handle it with me, but… we’re in the same dorm. | |
Jack |
You think there’d be no doubt he could handle it…? You seem pretty confident. | |
Sebek |
Of course. The two of us have survived together on a mountain we were unfamiliar with for a whole week before. | |
Jack |
A week on a mountain!? How did that even happen? | |
Sebek |
It was a part of our training. Once, a while back, we met up with Lilia-sama for what we assumed would be another usual day of training…
But instead, he said, “Let’s have a change of scenery for today’s practice,” and he brought us to a mountain on the outskirts of Briar Valley. However, as soon as we arrived, Lilia disappeared… The only things we had were the bare necessities and― He had also left a letter that said, “I’ll be back for you in one week. It’s survival time ♪” | |
Jack |
You serious…? That just seems too irresponsible, don’t you think? | |
Sebek |
How dare you! Lilia-sama gave us the opportunity to gain useful experience in order to properly handle potential unforeseen circumstances!
Well, actually it isn’t as if he said that outright… It was most likely just a brilliant idea that had come to him. …At the time, neither Silver nor I had ever properly lived outdoors before, so it was a bitter week. When I returned home, my parents were shocked, saying, “Your expression has become fiercer.” | |
Jack |
You’ve really dealt with a lot, huh… | |
Sebek |
Yeah. That’s why I know. Those fragile humans would not be able to survive on a deserted island.
But after all that, if I must choose someone to take with me… I suppose I would select Trey-senpai from Heartslabyul. | |
Jack |
Oh, that doesn’t sound like a bad choice.
He seems like he’d be able to let your way of talking just slide off his back. | |
Sebek |
“Slide off his back"…you say…? | |
Jack |
Hm? Did I say something weird? | |
Sebek |
No, it’s just that something came to mind when you said those words. It’s possible that Trey-senpai shares similarities with my own father. | |
Jack |
Oh. Speaking of which, I feel like we haven’t really heard you speak about your old man that much. What kind of guy is he? | |
Sebek |
He also wears glasses like him, and…
There’s this atmosphere around them that’s somewhat similar, and it feels like somehow, they’d understand each other. That man… No matter what I say to him, he would always talk to me without being fazed whatsoever. | |
Jack |
He must be someone with a big heart. I guess somehow you must have equated Trey-senpai’s reliability to your old man’s, huh. | |
Sebek |
IT’S NOT LIKE I RELY ON MY FATHER!
I’ve answered your question already, so that should be enough. Moving on! | |
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| Diasomnia Dorm – Birthday Party Venue | ||
Jack |
Next question.
“If you were to join any dorm other than Diasomnia, which dorm would you choose?” | |
Sebek |
To transfer dormitories despite being placed in my coveted Diasomnia dorm… I cannot even fathom it. | |
Jack |
I feel you. But the interview won’t end until I get your answer. Hurry and pick something. | |
Sebek |
Guh… You’re right. I suppose I have no choice, I’ll just bear it. It leaves a distasteful feeling in my mouth, even if it is a hypothetical, but…
If I am forced to… I would choose Octavinelle to transfer to. | |
Jack |
Octavinelle? You serious? | |
Sebek |
Quite serious. I feel as though I would be able to learn much from them as both Malleus-sama’s attendant, as well as for myself.
Malleus-sama is a distinguished individual. From the moment he ascends to the throne as King, he will rule over Briar Valley with a superior competence. Yet, amongst the kings who have left their mark in our history, there are those who ruled firmly while still accounting for the lives and feelings of their subjects. Therefore, if I can further my understanding of the Sea Witch’s “tender mercies"… I believe that it would be of use to Malleus-sama at some point. | |
Jack |
Huh… You were all gung-ho against it coming into this, but that’s a pretty good reasoning. | |
Sebek |
Of course it is. Even if I cannot be by his side, I can increase my use for Malleus-sama by nurturing my own skills.
If I were to simply lament in my misfortune, I would be ill-suited to be his attendant. If you adhere to your own desire to improve yourself, regardless of whatever situation you’re placed in, it will add to your own development. The chance of me leaving Diasomnia absolutely! would not in a million years! ever happen, but… If it came to pass that I was required to leave, I will only continue to do my utmost for his sake. | |
Jack |
…I get you. I think that stoic side of you’s something to be admired, I guess.
Now, the interview is finally over. So now… | |
Sebek |
It’s time to present Night Raven College’s traditional "gift of good fortune"… | |
Jack |
Yeah, are you prepared? I’ll warn you now, I won’t hold back. | |
Sebek |
HUMPH! AS IF I WOULD COWER BEFORE YOU! I’LL TAKE IT HEAD ON! | |
Jack |
Great. Then, here I go…!!
SEBEK, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! | |
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