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Vil  |
How unusually kind of the science club advisor to let us borrow the lab and some chemical ingredients.
Have you been keeping out of trouble during your club activities for once, Rook? | |
Rook  |
When I told him I wanted to help you make a special effects formula for your movie appreciation club shoot he agreed to it right away.
He did, however, ask me to submit a few things like a complete list of all the ingredients we’d be using, what methods, how long we intend to use the lab, and a safety measure plan in case of disaster. | |
Vil |
Sounds like he wasn’t very trusting after all! It must be because you’re always doing whatever you please, even during club time.
Well, seeing as you went through all that trouble for him to allow us some time here, let’s not waste any of it and get right to work. Let’s see, the ingredient I want is... ah, this one right here. If I mix one tablespoon with colored water... | |
Rook |
Oh! There’s the black smoke. Have you already got it, then? | |
Vil |
It’s a little different from what I’d had in mind. Something darker... like a black that fades into the darkness of night.
Let’s try adjusting the amount a little. Maybe if I add one extra tablespoon... | |
Rook |
Fumu. It’s slightly darker than before, but what do you think? | |
Vil |
Still not right. This time the color has too much of a bluish hue to it. Maybe it’s the amount of colored water... | |
Rook |
I doubt the camera will pick up the difference, though? | |
Vil |
Don’t suggest that I compromise on something I’m going to be showing in front of an audience. The smoke will take up a good portion of the screen.
If the color doesn’t bring out the costumes, actors’ faces, their hair, eyes, and everything else then it will have all been for nothing. These kind of slight adjustments help ensure that doesn’t happen. ...How about this time. Yes, this black will do. Now that we’ve got the right smoke, our next shoot will be perfect. | |
Rook |
Oya, even though you’re not ready yourself? | |
Vil |
...Come again? | |
Rook |
When were you planning on starting your diet?
You’ve gained a little bit of weight over the past three days, Vil. Your jawline is slightly off. | |
Vil |
Wh- That can’t be right.
I’ve been taking complete care of myself and none of my 5 million followers on Magicame have commented about it. Besides, I haven’t noticed anything off when I look at my own reflection in the mirror. | |
Rook |
Ah, but Roi du Poison, who do you trust more? Me or everyone else?
It’s just like I always tell you, I spend more time looking at you than you spend looking in the mirror at yourself. No matter what, this I can guarantee. | |
Vil |
...Fine. I’ll keep what you’ve said in mind. | |
Rook |
Oh my, I’m afraid this is where I must take my leave. It’s time for my important fieldwork.[1] | |
Vil |
Hey, wait a second! ...He really said his piece and then up and left, didn’t he.
At least I’ve got the smoke figured out, so for now I’ll just clean up here and then head back. | |
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| Exterior Hallway | ||
Vil |
As soon as I get back to the dorm I’ll have to weigh myself. | |
Trey  |
Oh? It’s rare seeing you around here, Vil. Did you need the lab for something?
I’ve heard Pomefiore’s basement has its own private one but... | |
Vil |
Oh, it’s you, Trey. Today was a special exception. What I needed was here in the school’s lab.
I didn’t have enough ingredient necessary to make some smoke, but Rook said he was sure the lab here had a bottle of it. Does everyone in the science club keep a running tab on what ingredients it has? | |
Trey |
No, only Rook is that knowledgeable. I only keep track of the ones we use in our own experiments.
You know how he’s got a real knack for remembering strange stuff. | |
Vil |
He sure does... Especially when it comes to other people’s jawlines. | |
Trey |
Jawlines...? | |
Vil |
It’s nothing, just talking to myself. | |
Trey |
Oh, that reminds me. You both like sweets, don’t you?
I’ve got some leftover cake here. Made a whole 18cm one but it was too much for Riddle’s afternoon tea so. I’ve been trying to give the rest of it away. | |
Vil |
I was wondering why you were hanging around here lugging that thing around... Is the cake in that box, then? | |
Trey |
Yeah. One of my finest ones yet. See how fresh the strawberries are? Looks great, doesn’t it? | |
Vil |
It really does. I’m fine, though. Starting from right this very second I’m on a diet.
So if you see Rook you make sure he eats both of ours! | |
Trey |
It looks like something happened between you two... Or at least that’s the impression I’m getting here.
Hey, if you’ve got a moment, how about joining me over at Heartslabyul? I’ve got some new herbal tea... I’ll treat you to some. | |
Vil |
Herbal tea, you say... Does it by chance have any lemongrass in it? | |
Trey |
Yeah, come to think of it. | |
Vil |
In that case I’d be delighted to take you up on the offer. Lemongrass is great for detoxing, which is just what I need right now... | |
Translator’s note: Regarding Rook’s words, I would urge readers to keep in mind that here in Japan it’s not uncommon for close friends, acquaintances, or family to directly comment on someone’s weight, as off putting as that situation might come off in cultures where this doesn’t usually happen. Although Rook could have chosen a softer way to broach the topic, the wording he chose wasn’t malicious or mean-spirited, especially when you consider how Vil himself is pretty blunt when it comes to commenting on others’ appearances. | ||
Vil Schoenheit/Personal Story/SR Labwear
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This story has been fan-translated by j-mee. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
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| Heartslabyul Dorm - Kitchen | ||
Trey |
Sorry to keep you waiting. A cup of herbal tea. | |
Vil |
I appreciate it, Trey. ...It smells wonderful. | |
Trey |
I brought the cake too, just in case. Baked fresh today. | |
Vil |
I can tell it’s one of your best just by looking at it. I’ll just be sticking with the tea though.
...Mm, it tastes great, too. How did you come by it? | |
Trey |
It’s from the school commissary. It’s rare of them to get tea from a brand like this in stock- they’ve been in business for more than 100 years.
If you like it I can give you some to take with you. We’ve got a lot and it’ll probably start to go stale before we can drink it all. | |
Vil |
In that case I’ll take you up on the offer. I don’t suppose I could trouble you to wrap it up for me later. | |
Trey |
So... what’s up? You mentioned something Rook did? | |
Vil |
It’s not that big of a deal. He’s too forward, or keeps too much of an eye on me I suppose?
He notices changes in me even before I notice them myself, which is convenient, don’t get me wrong. But it’s awful to suddenly be told you’ve gained weight, don’t you agree? Honesty and delicacy are two different things. It seems like he left any sense of delicacy he had behind in the woods. | |
Trey |
Ah... well, he definitely could have phrased it differently.
I’ll admit sometimes it surprises me how easily Rook says whatever’s on his mind, whether it’s good or bad. | |
Vil |
Hmph. Well it makes sense he would be that way during club activities, too. | |
Trey |
Just like the other day... He claimed the club experiment our advisor gave us was “too boring” the way it was...
In the end we ended up doing something way more complicated. Most of the first years were just left standing around with their hands tied. | |
Vil |
I can picture what it must have been like.
I imagine you were the one making sure they all kept up? | |
Trey |
I wouldn’t go so far as to say that, but to some extent... | |
Vil |
But you’re always doing that, aren’t you...
Lucky for Riddle he has you around at Heartslabyul. | |
Trey |
What? | |
Vil |
Sometimes your name comes up at dorm leader meetings. About what an outstanding vice leader you are. | |
Trey |
Well... that’s news to me. To be honest I’m a little surprised.
I’m just trying to keep my head on. I’m not going out of my way to do anything to warrant that kind of praise. | |
Vil |
It seems you’re quite the humble guy too... You should always be gracious accepting praise where it’s due.
Otherwise those unable to read the situation for themselves might end up taking whatever you say in modesty as the truth. Well, if that’s the kind of impression you want to create then that’s fine but... Generally speaking it would be a waste of effort. | |
Trey |
That’s a little harsh... But I suppose coming from someone like you with a job where you’re continuously receiving daily feedback from other people, that you’re right.
From now on I’ll be sure to put myself out there a little more. | |
Vil |
You do that. Both you and the person giving the compliment will be all the better off for it.
Besides, letting yourself sincerely appreciate it also helps from letting the stress get to you. Considering how you’re usually running around for the sake of that spoiled little brat. | |
Trey |
Riddle doesn’t stress me out any, you know. | |
Vil |
Well, if you say so. I won’t say anything else, then. | |
Trey |
I’m serious. It’s because I know the secret to keeping stress away. | |
Vil |
Oh, and what secret is that? I’ll bite. | |
Trey |
Do you really want to know? | |
Vil |
You’re really dragging this out aren’t you. | |
Trey |
I’ll only say it once so make sure you listen carefully. | |
Vil |
Alright... | |
Trey |
It’s not holding yourself back when it comes to sweets. Especially when it’s cake with fruit piled on top. | |
Vil |
Well color me surprised. I figured as much by how much you were playing it up. ...Fufu.
Fine, you got me. I’ll have some of your cake. I’ll just have to run a little more tomorrow morning. | |
Trey |
Maybe it isn’t my place to tell a model like you this but...
I don’t think one slice is going to have much of an effect on your weight. You’re naturally on the thin side after all. | |
Vil |
I prefer “toned” rather than “naturally thin”.
But you know the way Rook sees me is more accurate than any scale. Perhaps more than any mirror, too. | |
Trey |
Is that so... | |
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Vil |
Mm, this is really good. You’ve gotten even better at this than before, haven’t you?
If Riddle ever makes off with your head let me know. I’ll make a spot over at Pomefiore for you as our exclusive dessert chef. | |
Trey |
I’ll do my best to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Having to count all those calories baking for Pomefiore seems like a pain. | |
Vil |
It’d be something useful to learn, so I don’t see the problem. | |
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