Plum Blossoms & Snowflakes [Plum Blossoms 3]

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[A few days later, after school]

Shinobu: Ninja Association starting today’s activities, de gozaru! 

Mayoi: Yes! I’m looking forward to working together, Chief! ♪

Shinobu: Today, we’ll practice the [stealth steps] de gozaru. It’s a basic ninja ability, taught on the spot at the club admission de gozaru…….

But if you don’t practice, you’ll become rusty. Reviews are essential from time to time in order to not lose your senses de gozaru.

First of all, let’s go for a warm up. I’d like you to cross this hallway from one end to another de gozaru!

Mayoi: Going all the way and returning, I understand!

Suisusuisui ~ ♪ [ninja sounds]

Shinobu: Ohooo, your movements are very smooth de gozaru!

I’m listening carefully, but I can’t hear any step de gozaru. If I close my eyes, for sure I won’t perceive you de gozaru.

Mayoi: Fufufu. That’s all thanks to Chief for teaching me with such dedication and patience ~ ♪

Shinobu: Mayoi-dono, that’s humble of you de gozaru ~

The willingness to learn is a precious attribute for a ninja! As the Chief of the Ninja Association, I’m proud of you de gozaru.

So, I have a new mission for you de gozaru.

Let’s get serious. I want you to find the treasure hidden in the empty classroom de gozaru!

Mayoi: Treasure hunt? Even though this is a [stealth steps] training?

Shinobu: Yep. But it’s not a simple treasure hunt de gozaru. You must follow the directions from this map de gozaru.

Like a ninja, I want you to arrive at the empty classroom without being noticed by anyone de gozaru.

If you achieve this goal, Mayoi-dono wins! And you will be gifted with the treasure at the finish line de gozaru! 

Mayoi: I see. A hide-and-seek element mixed with a play tag raises the difficulty bar, and the reward is there to boost my motivation.

Amazing, Chief! I’ll fulfill the goal very fast while feeling your sincerity!

Shinobu: Yes. When the minute hand on that clock points 12, you can start de gozaru.

By the way Mayoi-dono… you seem to be in a good mood today de gozaru ~ Did something nice happen de gozaru?

Mayoi: Ufufu. I’m very, very happy because my days with Chief will continue on… ♪

Shinobu: Hm, what are you talking about de gozaru?

Mayoi: In truth, there is a chance I might repeat a year if I don’t have enough credit score.

But if I graduate, Chief will be lonely again, and I don’t want you to feel like this.

That’s why I decided to repeat a year for the sake of the Ninja Association.

Shinobu: Repeating a year? Don’t tell me we’ll be in the same school year de gozaru?

Mayoi: Yes, that’s right. In the same school year as Chief… we can even become classmates if we are lucky.

During class, I’ll be able to watch Chief in a law-abiding way... Fufu… fufufu ~ ♪

From now on, let’s master the path of Shinobi together…. ~ ♪

Ah, the minute hand is pointing 12. Then, I’ll take my leave ~ ♪

Shinobu: ...............

… Wah!? That was so sudden that my jaw dropped de gozaru.

Repeating a year for my sake…

I don’t want this to happen de gozaru, Mayoi-dono…

 

[Few hours later. Broadcasting Room]

Hiiro: [Now, let’s showcase the last message. Aira, can you read?]

Aira: [Okay. It’s a message signed by “ALKALOID Addicted”-san!]

[Good morning to everyone from ALKALOID! I’m a third-year getting ready for graduation]

[My student life is very fun and the time I spent with my friends is an irreplaceable treasure.]

[But everyone is going to graduate and follow different paths. Since we are together everyday, it still doesn’t feel real and I’m a bit afraid.]

[I’m looking forward to a change of scenario, but I feel lonely for parting ways with my current friends.]

[If possible, I would like advice to deal with graduation. Please!]

[Advice to deal with graduation, hm…]

Hiiro: [Speaking of which, Mayoi-senpai and Tatsumi-senpai graduate this year, right? Congrats on graduation!]

Mayoi: [A-ah… t-thank you very much.]

Hiiro: [Hm, why the long face?]

Aira: [They still didn’t graduate, so they are embarrassed, right guys?]

Mayoi: [T-that’s right. We are still students…]

Tatsumi: [Yes. Just like “ALKALOID Addicted”-san, reality still didn’t sink in. But—]

Mayoi: (Saved by a hair. Tatsumi-san can properly guide a conversation)

(As expected, he’s very reliable to give life advice on the radio show… ♪)

(Anyway. I inadvertently forgot to let them know I’m repeating a year)

(But it’s not appropriate to talk about it now. I can’t postpone the conversation any further after this.)

(I’ll tell about my situation after the recording)

Tatsumi: [... with no regrets, let’s treasure each day after another]

[It’s almost time to wrap up. Mayoi-san, can you please announce the ending song?]

Mayoi: [S-sure. Everyone, our sincere thanks for being with us once again today.]

 

[ We offer today's fan mailer, “ALKALOID Addicted”-san, and to everyone who is going to start a new cycle this spring… Tsubasa Moratorium by ALKALOID]