Yume100: Makoto (Bungou) Story Ch. 1~3
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octanollThis is the prince story of Makoto's Bungou Stray Dogs version, chapter 1 ~ 3. Translated by Suzu, commissioned by me.
CHAPTER 01:
The Magical Scientific City of Daten, Days of the Moon...
Without being bothered by the skyscrapers around, we easily mixed in with the crowds.
(Looks like we still can't find a good lead...)
--Around a few days ago, people with mysterious power called “Ability Users” suddenly appeared in this world.
In order for them to go back to their own world, we decide to help them out and that's why we're currently fumbling around to look for clues.
(First of all, how do we even find a clue related to that "other world"...)
Since I don't have enough leads. I tried going to Makoto-kun's place in hopes that I could rely on him as one of the people who has lived long enough in this country.
Makoto: Rejected.
Before I could even say a word, he immediately rejected my request.
(Hime): Eh, but I haven't said anythi--
Makoto: Even without saying anything I knew you're going to ask me about helping you to do information gathering right?
Makoto: Both you and Sky really love to take care of others huh...
He said as he let out a sigh while crossing his arms.
(Hime): Somehow, I understand the feeling Atsushi-kun and his friends had about being suddenly thrown into another world.
(Hime): That's why I thought, if I can help in some sort of way then I will gladly lend them my power.
Makoto: Haa... it can't be helped then.
With a slightly troubled look, Makoto reaches out to the shelves in his room to grab an extra terminal device.
Makoto: I usually don't use this one since it's just a spare, but this terminal also contained information about this country so it should come in handy.
Makoto: You can use it, I'll give you special permission as long you use it here.
I took the spare terminal that Makoto-kun gave to me.
(Hime): Makoto-kun... thank you.
Makoto: Don't misunderstand okay
Even if he complained at first, Makoto-kun eventually helped me. Somehow it still made me happy.
As I loosened my cheek, I gently stared at his face once more...
CHAPTER 02:
Focusing myself on the mobile terminal, I tried searching for information that could be useful as a lead.
(Hmm... I can't seem to find any information that could be related to that incident...)
(My eyes is starting to get tired from looking at the monitor too much...)
I thought about taking a few breaks before resuming my search, but as I looked around...
(Hime): Makoto-kun?
I faintly saw him walking into an empty room by himself, although I've called him out just now he didn't seem to notice it.
(I wonder what that place is about...)
As I tried to find him inside the said room, my attention quickly shifted away to the numerous books neatly placed on each shelf.
In a place like Daten where most have been shifted into an integrated database, stuff like old books or paper documents isn't something that most people would have nowadays.
(There might be some information from these books that isn't available in the database...)
I tried reaching out into one of the books placed on these shelves.
All of a sudden, a mysterious fingers grabbed my wrist from behind--
Makoto: What are you doing?
As I turned to my back, I saw Makoto-kun standing right behind me with a dejected face.
(Hime): Ah- I'm sorry! There aren't many books around Daten so I thought I might be able to find new information from here--
Makoto: Hee... I thought I didn't say anything about searching using books but hmm... was it just my imagination then~
Makoto: And here I am trying to cooperate with you nicely, but you ended up doing this huh?
(It's just like what he said...)
Realizing my wrongdoing, I slowly bowed down as an apology.
(Hime): I'm really sorry for reading it without your permission...
Makoto: ! did you read what's inside?
He oddly made a surprised reaction, and then I hurriedly shook my head.
(Hime): N-Nope, I haven't read any.
Makoto: ...I see.
Makoto-kun quickly breathes a sigh of relief, then took a quick glance at the black book.
CHOICE: SUN
CHOICE: MOON
He sighed once again and quickly glances at the old shelves.
Makoto: ...I actually thought about sealing off this place for good honestly.
(Hime): Eh?
The gold-printed seal at the leather-made book cover gives off the impression that it has their own share of histories already.
(I wonder what he meant by that...)
Makoto: What's inside is unrelated to the information you're trying to search, is what I meant.
He immediately came up with an answer as if he already peeked into my mind.
(Hime): I...I see...
Makoto: That aside, is the investigation over already?
As he gives out a vague gesture to return what I'm holding back to the shelves...
At some point, a faint uneasiness started to grow inside me...
CHAPTER 03:
We continued walking as the towering building that gives off a piercing cold aura can be seen no matter how far it is.
(Hime): I've been thinking about this for a while but it sure feels nice walking around like this right~
Makoto: Really? There's a lot of people around, honestly, it made me feels tired instead.
Before I began searching for more information again, firstly I need to make the currently unmotivated Makoto-kun get interested again...
With that reasoning, I decided to invite him on a light walk as a change of pace.
(It's been like this ever since that time he spotted me near the bookshelves...)
He’s looking through the streets absentmindedly, as if a large shadow is cast around him.
As I tried to find a topic to talk with, I looked around and found one particular building that caught my attention.
(That's... Central Tower right?)
Inside that building who's now dubbed as the center of the city, I remembered that various facilities are available there from restaurants and such.
(Hime): Makoto-kun, are you thirsty? There's some drink stall there so maybe we could buy some--
As I headed towards Central Tower, Makoto-kun suddenly gripped my wrist and tried to hold me back.
Makoto: You can't go there.
With a grim-looking face, he stopped me all of a sudden.
CHOICE: SUN
CHOICE: MOON
As he explained it, I can feel his grip are becoming stronger.
(Hime): Makoto-kun, it hurts
Makoto: !!
As if he just realized he unconsciously tighten his grip, he immediately released it.
Makoto: ...I'm sorry.
(Seeing Makoto-kun like this is quite unusual... is he alright...)
Knowing he's been acting differently than usual, somehow a part of my hearts felt a bit heavy.
(Hime): Makoto-kun, is there something that's bothering you right now?
Makoto: Haa? What do you mean...
(Hime): If you think I could help even a bit, just tell me okay!
Makoto frowned a bit as I held his hand while he tried to dodge it.
Makoto: Come here for a sec.
As we're about to leave the boulevard area, I...
CHOICE: SUN
CHOICE: MOON
The place that Makoto-kun heading to was a quiet alley where people don't normally pass through.
Makoto: Then?
(Hime): !!!
I was pushed against a wall, in this situation, it would be impossible to try to run away from him.
Makoto: So what you could even do if I told you my problem? What if it's a problem that you couldn't help on?
(Hime): Eh...?
I wasn't able to clearly see his expression because the alley area was too dark.
Makoto: You did say "If it's something I can help with".
Makoto: If I told you my problem and it turned out to be something you can't help, then the blame's on me right?
Wanting to find the truth between those playful question, I carefully choose my answers.
(Hime): Well certainly, there are times where this might be a problem that I cannot help... but,
(Hime): We can definitely think of a solution together that way!
(Hime): Even if I can't help with my own power, Even if it only brings you to worry. I think it would hurt me more if I were to abandon Makoto-kun just like this
Makoto: ...
Not a single argument is being retracted by him this time, rather, he let out a loud sigh instead.
Makoto: Isn't that the things you weren't good at then?
Even if he tried to avoid eye contacts, I can somehow realize the worried sights he had between his eyes.
Makoto: ...Acting like that even if you can't do anything.
He whispered as he leaned away from the wall.
After that, he held my hands once more as he leads us back to the main street.
(Makoto-kun's hand is a bit cold...)
No matter how strong I hold his hand back, his temperature remains the same...
Until we come back to his room, I can only hold his cold hand back with a sad expression...
CHAPTER 01:
The Magical Scientific City of Daten, Days of the Moon...
Without being bothered by the skyscrapers around, we easily mixed in with the crowds.
(Looks like we still can't find a good lead...)
--Around a few days ago, people with mysterious power called “Ability Users” suddenly appeared in this world.
In order for them to go back to their own world, we decide to help them out and that's why we're currently fumbling around to look for clues.
(First of all, how do we even find a clue related to that "other world"...)
Since I don't have enough leads. I tried going to Makoto-kun's place in hopes that I could rely on him as one of the people who has lived long enough in this country.
Makoto: Rejected.
Before I could even say a word, he immediately rejected my request.
(Hime): Eh, but I haven't said anythi--
Makoto: Even without saying anything I knew you're going to ask me about helping you to do information gathering right?
Makoto: Both you and Sky really love to take care of others huh...
He said as he let out a sigh while crossing his arms.
(Hime): Somehow, I understand the feeling Atsushi-kun and his friends had about being suddenly thrown into another world.
(Hime): That's why I thought, if I can help in some sort of way then I will gladly lend them my power.
Makoto: Haa... it can't be helped then.
With a slightly troubled look, Makoto reaches out to the shelves in his room to grab an extra terminal device.
Makoto: I usually don't use this one since it's just a spare, but this terminal also contained information about this country so it should come in handy.
Makoto: You can use it, I'll give you special permission as long you use it here.
I took the spare terminal that Makoto-kun gave to me.
(Hime): Makoto-kun... thank you.
Makoto: Don't misunderstand okay
Even if he complained at first, Makoto-kun eventually helped me. Somehow it still made me happy.
As I loosened my cheek, I gently stared at his face once more...
CHAPTER 02:
Focusing myself on the mobile terminal, I tried searching for information that could be useful as a lead.
(Hmm... I can't seem to find any information that could be related to that incident...)
(My eyes is starting to get tired from looking at the monitor too much...)
I thought about taking a few breaks before resuming my search, but as I looked around...
(Hime): Makoto-kun?
I faintly saw him walking into an empty room by himself, although I've called him out just now he didn't seem to notice it.
(I wonder what that place is about...)
As I tried to find him inside the said room, my attention quickly shifted away to the numerous books neatly placed on each shelf.
In a place like Daten where most have been shifted into an integrated database, stuff like old books or paper documents isn't something that most people would have nowadays.
(There might be some information from these books that isn't available in the database...)
I tried reaching out into one of the books placed on these shelves.
All of a sudden, a mysterious fingers grabbed my wrist from behind--
Makoto: What are you doing?
As I turned to my back, I saw Makoto-kun standing right behind me with a dejected face.
(Hime): Ah- I'm sorry! There aren't many books around Daten so I thought I might be able to find new information from here--
Makoto: Hee... I thought I didn't say anything about searching using books but hmm... was it just my imagination then~
Makoto: And here I am trying to cooperate with you nicely, but you ended up doing this huh?
(It's just like what he said...)
Realizing my wrongdoing, I slowly bowed down as an apology.
(Hime): I'm really sorry for reading it without your permission...
Makoto: ! did you read what's inside?
He oddly made a surprised reaction, and then I hurriedly shook my head.
(Hime): N-Nope, I haven't read any.
Makoto: ...I see.
Makoto-kun quickly breathes a sigh of relief, then took a quick glance at the black book.
CHOICE: SUN
(Hime): Is it an important book?
I tried to make a guess based on his reaction previously, and then...
Makoto: Not really. I just don't want someone else rummaging through my room as they pleased.
Makoto: Or what, do you want to be hated by me?
CHOICE: MOON
(Hime): What was the content of that book?
Makoto: Are you concerned that I may be hiding important information from you?
Makoto: Even though I trusted you alone... that actually kind of hurt.
(Hime): T-That's not what I meant...
He sighed once again and quickly glances at the old shelves.
Makoto: ...I actually thought about sealing off this place for good honestly.
(Hime): Eh?
The gold-printed seal at the leather-made book cover gives off the impression that it has their own share of histories already.
(I wonder what he meant by that...)
Makoto: What's inside is unrelated to the information you're trying to search, is what I meant.
He immediately came up with an answer as if he already peeked into my mind.
(Hime): I...I see...
Makoto: That aside, is the investigation over already?
As he gives out a vague gesture to return what I'm holding back to the shelves...
At some point, a faint uneasiness started to grow inside me...
CHAPTER 03:
We continued walking as the towering building that gives off a piercing cold aura can be seen no matter how far it is.
(Hime): I've been thinking about this for a while but it sure feels nice walking around like this right~
Makoto: Really? There's a lot of people around, honestly, it made me feels tired instead.
Before I began searching for more information again, firstly I need to make the currently unmotivated Makoto-kun get interested again...
With that reasoning, I decided to invite him on a light walk as a change of pace.
(It's been like this ever since that time he spotted me near the bookshelves...)
He’s looking through the streets absentmindedly, as if a large shadow is cast around him.
As I tried to find a topic to talk with, I looked around and found one particular building that caught my attention.
(That's... Central Tower right?)
Inside that building who's now dubbed as the center of the city, I remembered that various facilities are available there from restaurants and such.
(Hime): Makoto-kun, are you thirsty? There's some drink stall there so maybe we could buy some--
As I headed towards Central Tower, Makoto-kun suddenly gripped my wrist and tried to hold me back.
Makoto: You can't go there.
With a grim-looking face, he stopped me all of a sudden.
CHOICE: SUN
(Hime): I can't...? But why?
Makoto: They're on a break now, so even if you go there you won't be able to find anything.
CHOICE: MOON
(Hime): But, there are different kinds of stall over there too right...
Makoto: If you wanted to drink tea, you can do it somewhere else too isn't it.
As he explained it, I can feel his grip are becoming stronger.
(Hime): Makoto-kun, it hurts
Makoto: !!
As if he just realized he unconsciously tighten his grip, he immediately released it.
Makoto: ...I'm sorry.
(Seeing Makoto-kun like this is quite unusual... is he alright...)
Knowing he's been acting differently than usual, somehow a part of my hearts felt a bit heavy.
(Hime): Makoto-kun, is there something that's bothering you right now?
Makoto: Haa? What do you mean...
(Hime): If you think I could help even a bit, just tell me okay!
Makoto frowned a bit as I held his hand while he tried to dodge it.
Makoto: Come here for a sec.
As we're about to leave the boulevard area, I...
CHOICE: SUN
(Hime): Where are we going?
Makoto: I can't say it while we're here.
Makoto: I wanted to avoid even the slightest risk, you can wait at least that much right?
Contrary to his sharp words, he glanced at me as if he tried to encourage me to follow him.
CHOICE: MOON
(I wonder where we're going...)
Makoto: Hurry, over here.
Unable to answer fast enough, Makoto-kun immediately grabbed my hand and lead me to a certain place.
The way he grabbed my hand this time are much softer somehow and it made me blushed a little.
The place that Makoto-kun heading to was a quiet alley where people don't normally pass through.
Makoto: Then?
(Hime): !!!
I was pushed against a wall, in this situation, it would be impossible to try to run away from him.
Makoto: So what you could even do if I told you my problem? What if it's a problem that you couldn't help on?
(Hime): Eh...?
I wasn't able to clearly see his expression because the alley area was too dark.
Makoto: You did say "If it's something I can help with".
Makoto: If I told you my problem and it turned out to be something you can't help, then the blame's on me right?
Wanting to find the truth between those playful question, I carefully choose my answers.
(Hime): Well certainly, there are times where this might be a problem that I cannot help... but,
(Hime): We can definitely think of a solution together that way!
(Hime): Even if I can't help with my own power, Even if it only brings you to worry. I think it would hurt me more if I were to abandon Makoto-kun just like this
Makoto: ...
Not a single argument is being retracted by him this time, rather, he let out a loud sigh instead.
Makoto: Isn't that the things you weren't good at then?
Even if he tried to avoid eye contacts, I can somehow realize the worried sights he had between his eyes.
Makoto: ...Acting like that even if you can't do anything.
He whispered as he leaned away from the wall.
After that, he held my hands once more as he leads us back to the main street.
(Makoto-kun's hand is a bit cold...)
No matter how strong I hold his hand back, his temperature remains the same...
Until we come back to his room, I can only hold his cold hand back with a sad expression...
