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This story has been fan-translated by Kazy, and proofread by Dolce (JP), and Starly (EN). This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
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| Botanical Garden - Temperate Zone | ||
Rook  |
The Science club―― It's a club that carries out any activity: from cooking the produce that grew from our cultivating plants to performing chemical experiments, with an exception for sports. | |
Trey  |
Rook, I think it’s great that you have a passion so strong that you’re always to first to arrive to our club… But can you not narrate while watering the plants that we all grew? | |
Rook |
But Trey, don't you think that the plants would love to know more about the people who took care of them? | |
Trey |
Hahah... As usual Rook, you really are eccentric. Now then, should I have a look at my own potted plants? I wonder how the strawberries that I'm growing are turning out. Oh, they’re redder than yesterday. I think it’s about time we harvest them. Mmm... It has a nice scent, and the sheen is the best I've seen. It was worth the effort cultivating them. It was worth the effort cultivating them. | |
Rook |
Hey Trey, I've always wondered about this. Do you mind if I ask you about it? | |
Trey |
I don't mind but... is it a problem bad enough that I need to improve or something? | |
Rook |
It's often said that there are many eccentrics in the Science club, but compared to them, you're relatively normal. I would like to figure out this mystery. | |
Trey |
What... you caught me off guard there. I just didn't have any other choice, so I joined the Science club. I would've joined if there were any home economics or cooking clubs, but there weren't any. | |
Rook |
Oh that’s right, you like making sweets after all. So, how does it feel to have joined the science club? | |
Trey |
I'm having a lot of fun. Not only am I allowed to cook, I can also bake cakes using the fruits that I grew myself…. I got more hooked into it than I thought I would after I gave it a try. | |
Rook |
I see, you’re quite the perfectionist aren’t you? | |
Trey |
Take this strawberry as an example, it has many different varieties. The flavour can range from sweet to sour.
Since the variety I'm growing right now is a type that is firm and has a strong sour taste, I think it would be delicious if I make it into a tart. It would be great if I can make it till the next tea party since our dorm leader is extremely fond of strawberry tarts. | |
Rook |
Fufu... Just when I thought you were merely and oh so eagerly doing your research on strawberries.
Roi Des Roses, huh... Turns out Riddle was the reason behind all this. Such strong faithfulness, trés bien! As expected of Trey, Le Chevalier des Roses! | |
Trey |
To put it that way... You're exaggerating too much.
Riddle is my childhood friend, so naturally I know what he likes. That's all. | |
Rook |
Is that so? But my eyes reflect a stronger relationship!
Ah, however... Flowers wither when they are overwatered, so be careful not to go overboard. | |
Trey |
Hmm? You're Jade from Octavinelle... right? Do you need anything? | |
Jade  |
Actually... something very troublesome just came up. Would you be kind enough to lend me a helping hand?
Floyd seems to have eaten all of the fruits that were supposed to be served at the Mostro Lounge while snacking. | |
Rook |
Oh my. Floyd is as mischievous as usual. | |
Jade |
It greatly pains me to request such a favor from you due to the embarrassment exhibited by my twin, but...
Would it be alright if you kindly hand over the strawberries that you have cultivated? | |
Trey |
I'm sorry, but... I plan to make a tart with these strawberries for the next tea party. | |
Jade |
I am aware that this is an impudent request, but would you please yield them over to me...
We have a reservation for a birthday party of an important customer today. Not to mention it's unfortunate that the school store is out of fruits, and I simply would not be able to make it if I were to purchase it outside of school grounds now. | |
Rook |
Les misérables! What would a birthday celebration be without a cake... | |
Trey |
He's right, a birthday cake that is only made of cream/frosting and sponge cake is truly a sad sight.
I understand... I will hand over these strawberries to Jade. | |
Jade |
Are you sure? Ahhh, you really saved me. You have my utmost gratitude! | |
Trey |
However, there is a condition to this. | |
Jade |
Of course, I will certainly return the favor. Please tell me what is it that you request of. | |
Trey |
I'm relieved to hear that. The condition for me to hand over these strawberries is... | |
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| Botanical Garden - Temperate Zone | ||
Trey |
Now remove the axillary bud completely... there we go.
Great, now they won't be able to take away the nutrients from the sprout. I hope they will turn out to be sweet and delicious. | |
Rook |
Bonjour, Trey! Looks like you're sincerely giving your all again for today's club activities!
What's that? This is the first time I've seen that plant. Is that a new addition to our club? | |
Trey |
Yeah. I just planted some new strawberry seedlings in them. | |
Rook |
Now that you mentioned it, you did hand over all those strawberries that you had grown to Jade the other day.
Ah, right! How about letting me name our newest addition? | |
Trey |
Nah, I'll pass on that. | |
Rook |
There is no need to hold back, you know... Let me know whenever you change your mind!
Such modesty, and the kindness you've shown the other day by giving up the strawberries that you've put all your heart into growing for the birthday cake of a fellow student you know naught of. My, what a virtuous person you are! | |
Trey |
We can always grow those strawberries again. Besides, I'm not just giving them away to Jade for free. | |
Jade |
Trey, I've come to deliver the item as promised. | |
Trey |
Oh, speaking of the devil. I was waiting for you, Jade. | |
Jade |
You have my gratitude for saving Mostro Lounge from the crisis the other day.
This is the promised item in exchange for the strawberries... A strawberry tart made by the famous pâtisserie from the town at the foot of the hill. | |
Rook |
Just look at those juicy glistening strawberries, as if they're like polished rubies! How beautiful...! | |
Trey |
As expected of Jade. It's said that you have to line up early in the morning to be able to buy their stuff. But you managed to get your hands on them. | |
Jade |
I had Floyd line up for it first thing in the morning as punishment for swiping food. | |
Trey |
Huh, I didn't think "that" Floyd would queue up for something this easily. | |
Jade |
Regardless of whether they are blood-related or not, it's expected that they should pay back for what they have embezzled. | |
Rook |
Oh my, the relationship between these two brothers is quite complicated and interesting indeed. | |
Trey |
Anyway, thanks for the strawberry tart. I'm sure Riddle would enjoy it. | |
Rook |
By the way, Trey, it's true that the tart Jade bought for you looks absolutely delectable, but is this truly alright? | |
Trey |
What of? | |
Rook |
I would assume Riddle would be happier eating a tart made from the strawberries that you grew with all your heart. | |
Trey |
Haha, no way. | |
Rook & Jade  |
Huh? | |
Trey |
What's wrong with you two? You guys are saying something funny, you know. | |
Rook |
But Trey, didn't you start growing strawberries all because Riddle likes strawberry tarts? | |
Trey |
Nah. Even though Riddle likes to think he's very particular about the taste of cake, in reality, he doesn't have much of a refined palate.
He would be happy just by knowing that the tart came from a famous pâtisserie shop. And I don't have to make it myself. | |
Rook |
Well, well... This is somewhat of a shock, right Jade? | |
Jade |
Yes. I assumed that Riddle is the type that would prefer handmade dishes filled with Trey's love. | |
Trey |
What kind of type is that?
Well, I certainly do like cooking, and I don't know why people misunderstand me, but... | |
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Trey |
I honestly don't care about the process or the love that's placed in it.
The priority here is to not activate our dorm leader's tyrannical switch. And with that, we will have peace. | |
Rook |
Oh my, what a blunder on my end. I was so sure that you were Riddle's loyal knight... Looks like I was somewhat mistaken.
Looks like you are somewhat of a sly man, Trey. | |
Trey |
I'm not really like that.
Just like what I said to you earlier, I'm just a "normal" guy. | |
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| Heartslabyul Dorm - Tea Garden | ||
Cater  |
AHHHHーーーー！！！！！！！！ | |
Trey  |
!!! Why did you suddenly scream, did something happen, Cater? | |
Cater |
I'm talking about that cake for today's tea party! Isn't that the strawberry tart from the super famous shop in town at the foot of the hill which you can't buy it unless you line up super early in the morning? | |
Riddle  |
Hmph... Is it that rare? | |
Deuce  |
Yes, I've even seen it on TV. | |
Cater |
I gotta take a quick pic before we dig in! It'll definitely cause a storm if I upload it on Magicam ♪ | |
Ace  |
Trey, how did you manage to get your hands on such a popular tart? | |
Trey |
It certainly took a bit of time and effort.
But it's all for the tea party that's hosted by our dorm leader. This much is only a small price to pay. Although I'm not sure if this much will satisfy Riddle's palate. | |
Riddle |
W-well, I might have gotten used to eating strawberry tarts.
But Trey worked hard to get his hands on this, so I will take my time to savor it. | |
Trey |
I'm honored. Now then, let's serve the first piece.
Please dig in, dorm leader. Bon appétit. | |
