Track 12

W-Wait, what do you mean!?

[You think I know?! I got a tip that Yorozu had started investigating me for some reason! The bureaucrats have blocked all contact with me…!]

[I’m backing out of this! You…]

The call got cut off… What the fuck happened… Shit. For now I gotta get to the theater…!

Not happening.

Uwa…!

Wha, Tanaka Daka! D-Did you just trip me!?

Hey there. Since I’m cancelling early, you’ll only need to pay half the amount. Please make sure to transfer the money.

Cancelling…early!?

So sorry about that, it was an important customer’s request. Oh, and please don’t forget we’re very strict with our debt collection once the payment deadline has passed.

…..., Y-You! You betrayed me!

Hey now, I’m against violence~. By the way, it’s taking you a while to notice, but shouldn’t you be running away right now~?

H-HUH!?

That candy from before was taken in as evidence by someone that’s pretty bad news for you. I think you’re in the same boat as Kuzu-san though.

Y-You bastard…

Woah~, violence is bad~.

Ugh…Ngh….

Uh-oh, you okay there? Looks like my hand accidentally hit your chin. Did it shake up your brain?

Guh… You did it, on purpose…!

Haha. The sight of you falling and not being able to get up reminds me of a certain round robot someone kicked down.

It’s because scum like you exist that good humans suffer.

……

How does it feel being lumped together with a piece of scrap metal?

…B-Bastard…

Haha.

…But it’s thanks to scum like you that scum like me can keep on living. Thanks again for your patronage~.

Ten-kuuun? I wonder where he went…?

What’s wrong, Chief?

Ah, you suddenly disappeared, so I went looking for you! We’re about to have a party at the theater!

…? I think I just heard a noise coming from that alley… Is someone there?

Ah, probably just your imagination. Let’s head back.

People like you don’t need to go to places like that.

……?

Instead of looking over there, can't you look more at my face?

Ah, I knew you were slacking off. That’s usually how it is when you say stuff like that.

Ahaha. No trust, huh?

(It’s finally here! The Feature Tour for the Morning Group’s 1st ward chief, Ten Murakumo. I wonder what that lazy guy has up his sleeve…)

I thought it’d be tough for an old man like me to eat standing at the food stalls, but it turns out they have tables out like at dinner shows…

(The liveliness of the food stall village is great! And with these table seats…it looks like you can eat while getting a good view of the various performances too.)

Mm, it looks pretty good considering I threw it all together in a hurry.

The concept was to create a space where you can enjoy HAMA’s night time economy all at once… It’s a fun and festive place, Ten.

Oh, right. Do you mind if I leave my post to you, Yukikaze-san? I have something minor to take care of.

Okay. Leave it to me, little brother.

Come, come! Humans~, today I’ve brought to you some majestic and fabulous steamed meat buns that I’ve created~!

They’re tour limited, and when you eat a bun, your tears will bun like Niagara Falls, and your memories will be bunned away!

…! That guy even set up an illegal stall out here.

Tch, I’ll call Sojun and have him arrested.

I came ‘cause I heard Ten was the main host, but I don’t see him at all. Where’d he run off to?

Calm down. Ten won’t come out if you’re making such a fuss. You don’t know the first thing about him.

Excuse you? Ten loves fun and likes making noise though? What~, you didn’t know? That’s soooo pathetic.

What did you say!?

Ahhh jeez, Teeen~. I miss you sooo much! You’ll show up on stage, right? I’ll wait for you after the show!

(For some reason…some really intense women are at the table next to me…)

Y’know, the stuff you guys bought from the stalls are all things Ten doesn’t like.

The yakitori you have is something Ten doesn’t like. He said he doesn’t like sweet sauce.

That’s a lie! You like crepes the most, don’t you, Ten?

L-Ladies, why don’t you calm down a little. Um, the show is wonderful. You should have fun…

Old man! I saw you at the last Morning Group tour! You know Ten, right?

Ah, well, I only know him as a ward mayor…

I want you to tell us objectively. Which one of us is the most suitable to be Ten’s girlfriend?

It just HAS to be me!

Uh, well, t-that’s~~...

(W-What’s with this situation~!!)

*Sigh* I didn’t expect Murakumo’s women to cause a commotion at the dinner table area. I’ve managed to calm everyone down, but…

(I need to get that guy to change how he treats women…)

Thanks for your help, Liguang-san…! It’s a relief you were able to resolve all the problems so quickly!

Where is Murakumo? This is supposed to be his job.

He was here for a little bit after the doors opened… Yuki-nii said he had some minor business to attend to…

And that’s an acceptable excuse?

It’s Ten’s bad habit. I’m guessing he’ll just end up with a passing grade again.

He can’t help it, he said he was looking for a job! Don’t bully him so much, Liguang!

…Hey, why are you trying to carry all those champagne bottles?

I’m recommending them to the customers. If there’s any left, Ten might drink it, and then he’ll start acting all weird again.

That’s meaningless. Don’t do anything unnecessary. You and Fuefuki should stay in the corner quietly.

Why are you saying that! Yours truly has extremely well received service!

Only because of your face and fame. It’s a pity that you can’t evaluate yourself objectively.

Hah!? You’re really such a nasty guy! Ten would never say something like that…

…Is that so?

……A-Anyways! I don’t care what you say, I’m going to recommend the champagne!

Idiot. Do whatever you want.

Renga-kun… Why are you trying to get the customers to drink champagne again?

Hmm, isn’t it because of what happened in Fukuoka?

I found Ten-kun~.

Ah, hey. What is this, a wrap party?

What would we do without one of today’s stars? Everyone’s been waiting on you to toast.

Uhh, star?

Along with Liguang, your successful juggling act is the main reason why the anniversary event was such a success.

Ohh, that.

Ten! You were great out there!

Yeah, you were a gold medalist. And of course, Liguang as well.

To show our appreciation to you, we’ve prepared you a feast…!

[Thank you, thank you.]

Lucky me. If it’s free alcohol, then I’ll drink as much as I want~.

Now then, everyone pour yourself a drink… I think I’ll have a cocktail.

You’re having Shaoxing wine, Liguang?

It suits my taste.

Renga-san, I have something really nice~. Look here! High-end champagne! I got it from a big wig~!

Ooh, really? I should get used to the taste since I’m a celebrity. Can I have a drink?

Yes, here you go!

(It couldn’t be the Red Scorpion—)

(I thought I got rid of it all, but was there some left?)

Wah!?

……

W-What’s wrong, Ten? Why’d you take my glass?

Ahh, it’s nothing…

Huh!? Now that I look at it, this isn’t the bottle he gave me. I thought it was a scorpion label, but it was actually a crab~. Ahaha!

……

(What the hell am I doing?)

Did you really want to drink the champagne that badly?

……

(Well, whatever. It’s too much of a pain to make excuses.)

…Nn *Gulp*, ah.

He drank it all in one go~!?

…Haa.

……

You must’ve really wanted a drink! Yachiyo, let’s give the whole bottle to Ten!

Ehhh, well… I guess that’s fine…

He must’ve been dying to drink it if he stole it from me!

Uhh, well, yeah. I guess.

Then let’s have another toast ♪

(Ahh whatever. My work’s done…)

I’m really not good with wine though…

That time, Ten was unusually drunk and said that to Renga, right?

Now that you mention it… I remember Ten-kun complaining about how he wasn’t good with wine to begin with…

It’s not that I’m not good with it, it’s more that I’m just not as strong with it as others.

Ten-kun, you’re here!

Of course I am. As usual.