Event Quest:After Setsubun with:Takemaru

[Translated by Seagull]

After Setsubun with Takemaru

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Shinjuku District

One day afterschool--[Player] is greeted by the honk from a truck.

Takemaru:( face) Hey, [Player]. You're done with classes just now?

3 options
Good day, Takemaru senpai.	Are you on the way back from the university, Takemaru?	A ghost with glasses, how rare.
		Takemaru:( face) ......Huh?Ahh, ye. I forgot to take it off when leaving after the lecture ended.

Takemaru:( face) [Player], do you have some time? I've come here to find you for a talk.

Takemaru:( face) ......Aye, although it's really more like a consult--

Takemaru:( face) If you are free during the upcoming break, would you like to use a new job?

Takemaru:( face) In order to collect data for my research paper, I have to investigate buildings in Tokyo. However, the sample size is so large that I need an extra hand.

Takemaru:( face) If I could get some help, it can somehow be finished in two days. [Player], would you do me the favor?

3 options
Perhaps I have some interest in architecture too.	Oh well, guess I'll be on your side.	Is this an invitation to a date?
Takemaru:( face) Oh! it's good for a student to learn more!		Takemaru:( face) It's not a da-date. If I could know the type of house you'd like, maybe it could be a reference for a engagement gift...... Takemaru:( face) Dhuaaaaa!? What am I talking about! Forget it, it's just an excuse to come see you--Awawawa~

Takemaru:( face) Hmm......What's wrong with you staring like that? --Is it about this?

As Takemaru speaks, he raises up the temple of his glasses.

3 options
The glasses suits you well.	Looks like you can still communicate fine.	You seem like another person when wearing it.
Takemaru:( face) Hmm, if you say so, then I'll wear it all the time.

Takemaru:( face) After all, my face would look intimidating when trying to look at smaller objects without it.

Takemaru:( face) Well......*cough*, then it's all set. I'll come pick you up at the dorm when the break arrives.

Hotel; day

Takemaru:( face) --Well, this hotel should be the last spot.

During the entire day of the break, [Player] is brought by Takemaru among various ancient buildings in Tokyo.
And then, the two who got off Takemaru's light-duty truck are now looking up at the onigawara decorated upon the antique hotel's roof.

2 options (Same Response)
This building is gorgeous.	It's a kind of onigawara we've not seen before.

Takemaru:( face) Hoo-oh, you've got some good taste. This place right here is among the best when even compared to the ones we've been to today.

Takemaru:( face) It was designed by a group consisting of "transients" from other worlds and local carpenters. It's quite famous in this field.

Takemaru:( face) Buildings are based upon the culture and geography of their locations, which is to say there are countless building styles.

Takemaru:( face) I'm quite knowledgeable about the building styles in Wa-no-Kuni. Nonetheless, I've still got much to learn about buildings from other worlds.

Takemaru:( face) Alright, let's get started. [Player], please hold the other end of this measuring tape.

Under the permission from the hotel staff, Takemaru starts measuring the sizes of the building and onigawara as well as taking various recordings.

Takemaru:( face) Please take measurements according to all the methods on this memo. While you're at it, also take notes on textures, coloring, and--

2 options (Same Response)
Can't these kinds of information	--be found in books or online?

Takemaru:( face) Not really. There are some pictures with the front looks, but you can't obtain the desired angles and textures unless you investigate yourself.

Takemaru:( face) Even the information in books and online you mentioned was collected by someone elses like we are doing now.

Takemaru:( face) ......Hmmmmm, I see......I see.

Takemaru:( face) Oooh, this is interesting! The structure and construction skill of such waterproof flashing! It's a masterpiece!

Takemaru sinks himself into investigating the building; his breaths excite and eyes shine.

3 options (Same Response)
Senpei I'm done, what am I doing nex......senpai?	Heyyy you building geek, answer me!	(Shake his body by wrapping around him)

( face) Hmmhmm, I see......Ahh, is that so...... Aye I've learnt alot......Hoohoo--!

However, takemaru gives no response. Afterwards--

Hotel; dusk

Takemaru:( face) ......Aye, indeed the difference between hearing and seeing is quite huge. Good thing we came here!

When Takemaru is satisfied and turns around with a smile never seen before, the sun has already begun setting.

Takemaru:( face) I should be closer to my idead "sweet home" now, right? ......Huh, what's wrong, [Player]?

3 options
I don't know, you tell me.	I can now understand how the ghosts in Takkoku-no-Iwaya feel.	(Stare with a warming sight)

Takemaru:( face) Wh-why are you mad!? Cal-calm down, please, I'll do anything I can......

Takemaru:( face) ......???

Takemaru:( face) Anyways, we've got alot out of today. It was a great idea to come......

2 options
What kind of house do you want to build, Takemaru?	I want to live in the same house as Takemaru does.
	Takemaru:( face) Wh-what are you talking about! ......Were you seriously saying that? Takemaru:( face) Don't make fun of your elders...... You'd get eaten from head in a flash by a ghost if you say that again.

Takemaru:( face) T: For me, right now-- I'd like to make a house that can satisfy the person I have a crush on.

( face) A place that many, including kids of my own and others' as well as well-acquainted ghosts, can come and go, with cute children wandering around--

Takemaru:( face) The temple Motosumi lives in is almost my ideal. I really want to build a house like that from scratch......Haaaa.

3 options (Same Response)
First you need to find a date......	Isn't there something you should do before building?	Takemaru your sight is still bad. (A reference to his need for glasses when mocking him on short of thoughts)

Takemaru:( face) Stop nagging! Don't you mock your elders.

The hotel staff attends to the two who are throwing words back and forth at each other.

Hotel staff:( face) Are you done, students? You worked quite dedicatedly. Are you guys--

3 options
We are friends.	We are senpai and kouhai.	We are a couple.
		Hotel staff:( face) Ahh, thought so. No wonder you guys look so intimate. Takemaru:( face) Cou-couple!? [Player], by that "couple" thing did you mean mate?

Staff:( face) I see, I see. By the way, are you two doing research on architecture or something?

Takemaru:( face) Ahh, I'm doing research on traditional buildings--especially about onigawara--in my college.

Staff:( face) How surprising. Well, this is curious.

Takemaru:( face) ............?

Staff:( face) Frankly, many onigawara pieces are exhibited in the building. Seems like there are also lots of trial samples by the archetechs who built this place.

Takemaru:( face) What did you say!? Please, please let me, can you let me see them!?

Staff:( face) About that...... They are only available to our guests.

Staff:( face) Moreover, if you wish, we can also let you investigate things like the attic and signs left behind by the archetechs......What would you say?

2 options (Same Response)
It's a business talk.	What do we do, senpai?

Takemaru:( face) What do you mean by "what do we do"! [Player], let's crash here!

3 options (Same Response)
Yea, sure	This is bad, this senpai can only see buildings with his eyes.	I guess it can't be helped if you went this far.

Staff:( face) Very well, I shall lead the way. Two guest have come to stay over--

Hotel; interior

Takemaru:( face) Amazing, this is brilliant! Hey, take a look, [Player]!

Takemaru shouts with excitement after seeing the interior and onigawara on display.

Takemaru:( face) This onigawara says it can be touched! Ha--How amazing......How detailed this work is.

Takemaru:( face) It is so attractive no matter how I look at it...... We've seen some great stuff......Whew.

Takemaru:( face) ......[Player], may I sit with you on the sofa?

2 options (Same Response)
Let's sit together, but--	is it alright if you come close to a human?

Takemaru:( face) ......Ahh, talking about that, when we first met--

( face) "Hey, human! I'll eat you up if you come any closer! Never come close to me Takemaru-sama, you hear me!?"

Takemaru plays his role while holding an onigawara by his face.

Takemaru:( face) --I said that to you. I'm so ashamed, since I was too close to you back then.

Takemaru:( face) It's not just you. No matter it's a human or tenjin......it's everyone except the ghost. Small and weak; can't even get a hold of their thoughts.

Takemaru:( face) Compared to them, ghosts are easier to deal with because they're tough even if you treat them roughly. They can even live without their heads.

3 options (Same Response)
It's the ghost who is too tough to be compared.	You should be a bit more gentle towards Suzuka.	Common education is indeed really important.

Takemaru:( face) Nonetheless, it's different now. After meeting you and Motosumi, I......have put lots of thoughts on my mind too.

Takemaru:( face) We're not the only one scared. You guys are equally afraid of us......We are the same, right?

Takemaru speaks and smiles while looking at the somehow adorable onigawara he's holding.

Takemaru:( face) ......On all the onigawara on the rooves I built, were intimidating expressions that looked like they'd chase off anyone.

T: ......On all the onigawara on the rooves I built, were intimidating expressions that looked like they'd chase off anyone.

2 options (Same Response)
How about putting glasses on them?	It might be nice if they are like you, Takemaru.

Takemaru:( face) Oh, is that so? I should try it if you think so.

Takemaru:( face) Then, I should decorate the rooves with them, and build a house that welcomes everyone--

Takemaru:( face) A house that everyone can laugh regardless whether they are humans, ghosts, or of other kinds......This is my dream.

3 options
What a cool dream.	2. Do your best, Takemaru senpai.	I would like to stay beside Takemaru senpai in that house.
Takemaru:( face) You bet! Takemaru:( face) Ahh, it is really a pleasure chatting with you. It was really great I invited you. Takemaru:( face) Hey, what are you planning to do after graduating? Interested in architecture? Takemaru:( face) I should teach you the merits of architecure studies all night! Prepare yourself, hahaha! A party between human and ghost has been held. Forgetting the past for once, the ghost merely presents a unpretentious smile to the human. An ideal dream that will be built one day, an ideal house where folks will be treated one day; Takemaru keeps on sharing his insights. "That 'Ghost in my house' Setsubun day we experienced together was no special", so the ghost says about his dream. The joyful noises from the party never seemed to stop under the roof decorated with onigawara--		Takemaru:( face) ......Hey, I've said enough, [Player]. Don't you make fun of your elders, you know? Takemaru's expression changed; he whispers to Player with a low pitch and serious face. Takemaru:( face) I will not let it slip through everytime ......I came prepared today. Takemaru:( face) I know what I'm short of. That is--a person whom I can share the life with. Takemaru:( face) Indeed, the appearance, living experience, convenience, and--onigawar--are all important. Takemaru:( face) However, without a person I'm in love with, my "sweet home" will never be complete. Takemaru:( face) I have understood the "loneliness" emotion I've had since the day of the meeting with that tennyo. Takemaru:( face) Heartbroken......it is so called heartbroken. The feeling that the chest is left with emptiness. Takemaru:( face) Yet, ever since I met you, that empty hole-- Takemaru:( face) ............ ............ Takemaru:( face) I will protect you, protect you from any disaster. Therefore-- Takemaru:( face) ......[Player]. Would you come to my home, to me the oni? Takemaru:( face) To be honest......ever since the first sight on you, I've always thought you were an adorable child-- Takemaru takes hold of [Player]'s hand and press it onto his chin, with an atmosphere rich in love. 3 options (Same Response) We'll get along, Mr. Onigawara. My pleasure, senpai. (Nod in silence) Takemaru's huge palm cover's [Player]'s hand on the sofa. In the pupils of Takemaru, who is looking sincerely at this direction, is the reflection of [Player]. 2 options (Take off the glasses) (Leave the glasses on) Takemaru:( face) [Player]......this, since we're this close, is no longer needed, right? Having said that, Takemaru takes off his glasses and lets Player hold his hand. Takemaru:( face) [Player]...... Takemaru and Player; the two's faces are right next to each other. The onigawara once equipped with intimidation--is now smiling.