YuYuYui - New Year 2022 - 2

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[Department store entrance]

Yuu: Woah, that's a huge crowd even before the opening.

Kir: Just look at this bunch. People, people, more people... Exceeded my expectations.

Tak: The battle for New Year sales starts in the morning! That's what Masuzu-san said and why we're here before it opens.

Aka: It's starting alright. A look around us and in front of the door tells you it's no regular opening.

Aki: Well, you gotta use the escalators or elevators to reach the other floors.

Tou: So you're saying the situation will change again there.

Kar: When you explained lucky bags, you said it was a test of luck, not only the contents, but whether you'll actually get one.

Aki: There aren't enough items for everyone.

Son: But everyone is raring to go, just like a festival~. Look.

Customer 1: ...This year, I'll get one of those lucky bags.

Customer 2: Last year's was a miss and I sold it at the pawn shop. This time it's gotta be a hit...

Customer 3: They better not use lucky bags as a pretext to clear out their stocks. If they don't put in decent stuff... they'll regret it.

Tam: The mood here is terrible for New Year... Anzu, don't get away from Tama!

Anz: Sure... I won't.

Chi: It's an actual battlefield... Nothing about this is lucky, they're ready for atrocities.

Store manager: I wish you a happy New Year. It is with pleasure that I welcome you to our department store this year again.

Store manager: The store will be opening shortly. Be mindful of other customers and please do not run or push.

Customer 1: I've been waiting for this moment...!

Customer 2: Hurry it up, dammit!

Customer 3: I worked out for a whole year just for this day, it's my time...!

Its: We can't catch what the store manager is saying anymore... is this okay?

Fuu: They must be used to this... I assume.

Nat: What could possibly... drive them to do this?

Aki: Some high-end brands also offer lucky bags, so some women get a little too worked up over this...

SON: This is a war of girls. Marin's figure of speech was oh-so right.


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[Department store entrance]

Fuu: For how much Masuzu was looking forward to it... The people over there are pretty skeptical.

Kir: Thanks to ya, we got involved in scary stuff...

Kir: ...No time to stay baffled though! We gotta head for the floors we're aimin' for too!

Aki: I didn't see that many girls our age, but we'd better hurry up!

Kir: Dibs!

Aki: Don't be so mean. Let's go together, okay?

Fuu: What do you think you're doing by leaving your fellow club members behind!?

Kir: Sorry. Just how it is!

Fuu: Let's go, Itsuki! We have to get a ourselves a lucky bag!

Its: ...Okay! We have to win this war.

Sek: What Itsuki-chan said was a little scary... but don't worry, don't worry.

Tou: Itsuki-chan was correct. You cannot protect your country and its people by being defeated. Victory is absolutely required.

Tou: I'm glad Itsuki-chan seems to share this value, at least a little.

Tou: Oh, Yuuna-chan isn't here!? Is she alone on the battlefield!? I'll be right there, Yuuna-chan!

Sek: The gap between how hardcore she is at country protection and her cognition is painfully obvious...

Nat: Sekka, shouldn't you go along with Fuu and the others?

Sek: I was moderately interested in lucky bags, but if that's what I'll have to deal with, then no thanks.

Anz: Me too. This scene drives home how I should rather take my time searching than fighting.

Sek: True. That was overwhelming.

Tam: Anzu. Then come with Tama.

Anz: Sure. What clothes are you interested in?

Tam: I think they're doing a sale, so let's check out the sleeping bags for you. Camping is double the fun with a sleeping bag of your own.

Anz: You've already decided we would go camping. If I need anything, I know you're the first one I will turn to.

Son: Sonoko-senpai, Sonoko-senpai. Let's get going too.

SON: The lucky bags will be ours~.

Gin: You two... You're taking it too easy.

Chi: Will they be fast enough...?


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[Department store - inside]

Kir: Kuuh... This is mine! Who's the prick who won't let go?

Kir: Nice! Got it. Not gettin' away now, my lucky bag-chan.

Its: Shizuka-san, you did it.

Kir: Thanks. I see ya going all out. On that, I'm getting outta here.

Its: Alright, I won't lose...!

Kar: Who would've thought... I would be fighting Tougou!

Tou: I noticed you disappeared all of a sudden, I thought you had already found a lucky bag.

Kar: Too bad, but I couldn't push my way through the crowd at all.

Kar: And to be honest, I didn't expect you to want a lucky bag.

Tou: This may be something Yuuna-chan wants, which is why I cannot allow myself to lose this battle!

Kar: I've got a non-negotiable reason of my own.

Tou: Karin-chan, I will prepare you dried sardines in tsukidani regularly. Please, let go.

Kar: Tougou's dried sardine tsukidani...! I want it, I want to know how it tastes...

Kar: But I won't lose this fight, even for all the dried sardines in the wooooorld!!

Its: Ei... I caught it? This... is the one...!

Its: Ah...

Fuu: Masuzu... I like this war for lucky bags. I feel my girl power being tested in many ways.

Aki: Starting to see the fun of it? I knew you'd get it!

Fuu: Mind letting go soon then?

Aki: Fuu-chan... I caught it first, you know?

Fuu: You have no intention of going easy on beginners to this kind of stuff?

Aki: Sorry. But sadly... this is a war! I won't pull any punches!

Fuu: Masuzuuuuuuu...!

Aki: Fuu-chaaaaan...!


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[Department store - inside]

Aka: Ah, Shizu-senpai. I see you've got a lucky bag. What's inside?

Kir: It ain't too bad, honestly, but not relevant to my tastes.

Aka: Let's see. Waaah... So girly! You should wear this back at the dormitory!

Kir: Nope. I'm laughin' just imaginin' myself in this. Stuff's too cute. Not my thing.

Aka: Renchi would surely burst a gut laughing.

Kir: Love the sound o' that! I'll try them on! Wait, Akana! That was rude.

Aka: I love you when you go along with the joke before the tsukkomi.

Kir: Heck does that mean? Ain't mad though.

Fuu: ...None. I didn't get anything. The only thing I have left is the painful feeling of a vain effort.

Kar: I can figure out how it went without asking, but... aren't you taking it too hard?

Tou: Fuu-senpai was eager to obtain a lucky bag. She also declared she would bring one to Itsuki-chan without fail.

Kar: For Fuu, she must have thought her dignity as a big sister was on the line. Even though Itsuki likely wouldn't care.

Tou: Besides, it's not like we can do anything since we haven't acquired any lucky bags either.

Kar: I... threw it somewhere out of an excess of enthusiasm...

Tou: I thought I had it at the time.

Kar: That was such a waste, really.

Its: Ah, I've been looking for you, onee-chan. Look.

Fuu: This is undoubtedly... a lucky bag! Itsuki... You did great! You surpassed your sister.

Its: I did my best to hold on, I've got it from a person who let go of it after someone yelled loudly.

Its: I was so lucky.

Fuu: Seems like you'll have a lucky year. That alone makes me happy. Luck is on your side...!

Its: Onee-chan, don't say strange things like that.

Its: And when I looked inside the bag, I found clothes that would suit you.

Its: I'm giving you those jeans.

Fuu: Really? But you worked hard to get this bag.

Its: It's exactly because I tried so hard that I want you to have them.

Fuu: Itsuki, thank you...!

Fuu: I may not have a lucky bag... but I received something even more precious.

Its: You just wanted to say that because it sounded like a cool line...

Fuu: Yes. But I'm not lying when I say I'm happy. I'll gratefully take it.

Its: ...Yes! It has to look good on you.

Kar: And thanks to Itsuki, everything is back to normal.

Tou: Itsuki-chan is like a source of cheerfulness to Fuu-senpai, it's the natural way of things.

Tou: It only occurred to me now, but Karin-chan. Have you seen Sonocchi?

Kar: Not once since we entered. They were looking forward to it, I wonder what they're doing.

Kar: Fuu. Have you seen the Sonokos?

Fuu: I haven't.

Its: The last time I saw them was at the entrance to the department store.

Fuu: They probably... didn't get a lucky bag either.

Son: You're very wrong there, Fuu-senpai. Smug.

SON: We've got one cunningly.

Tou: Cunningly?

SON: Well you see, because we had a late start against this immense crowd, we were discussing whether we should give up, then.

Son: From inside the crowd, 2 lucky bags flew straight at us.

Fuu: How can you be that lucky...

Tou: It would seem that luck favors you two for another year.

SON: But I want to grab one by myself next year.

Son: I'll get one with my own hands~.


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[Department store - inside]

Sek: The place where they sold lucky bags was a sight to behold... Though I only came to take a look.

Nat: Yes... This was a genuine tussle for lucky bags.

Aya: For me... It's difficult to approach this crowd.

Suz: I can't blame you. This was fear-provoking in its purest form.

Meb: I planned to hold them back if they got close to you.

Sek: Suzume, didn't you say you wanted a hat for the winter? Wanna take a look?

Suz: Gladly, I'll trust your judgment!

Sek: The best I can give you is my honest impressions. If that's enough for you.

Sek: They have hats, gloves, and scarves too, just looking around is fun.

Aya: There are so many hats and scarves.

Suz: That's not an easy choice with so many options.

Suz: For the winter, I wanted something that'll cover my head entirely but...

Sek: Then the ones with earmuffs or pompoms in wool look warm. It's just...

Suz: Just?

Sek: I thought you'd look adorable in this woolen newsboy cap. Here.

Meb: It has a brim and the back side is larger.

Sek: Exactly. The volume is nice and it makes your silhouette rounder, it's so cute.

Suz: By pulling it a bit down, I could even hide my ears. It's so warm.

Nat: Yes, warmth is... good.

Aya: It suits you very well. The hat's rim looks like a bird's beak, I think it's cute!

Suz: Ha...! Operation everyone protects me because I'm so cute... Could it have a chance?

Sek: Yep, totally.

Suz: Thank you! I'm buying it right away. My physical and mental defense will increase!

Nat: Sekka, I want you to choose one for me. I don't like cold.

Aya: Please, me as well.

Meb: I'm interested in a new scarf, is that all right?

Sek: OK, OK, wait for your turn.

Tak: Gun-chan, Gin-chan. How did it go on the hobby floor?

Gin: Disappointing, there were no fights or anything really, they had a bunch of lucky bags still.

Chi: It was predictable. Unless a new gaming system has been released recently, there's no reason why it should be any more heated.

Tak: So they didn't have big attractive products?

Chi: As long as Minowa-san and I are concerned, that was a good thing.

Gin: Sure is. We both contributed half the money and bought a lucky bag, it was okay.

Chi: A trash game, a new RPG that got a recent price drop because of poor sales and two retro games I've had my eyes on but never bought.

Gin: But also a multiplayer party game I think...? There was a scenario and a set of props.

Chi: A kind of "murder mystery" detective game.

Chi: We'll see how many players we need when we look at the instructions in the box.

Gin: Let's play this together some time. You'll join us Takashima-san?

Tak: Okay! It doesn't look easy but I'd like to try.

Chi: Takashima-san. Did you see anyone else?

Tak: I was with Yuuki-chan and Akamine-chan earlier but we split up and I don't know where they went.

Chi: Let's take our time heading to the rendezvous point while we do some window shopping.


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[Department store entrance]

Aki: So you acquired one without trouble. That's great.

SON: Yes. I can't wait for next year~.

Aki: Looks like I conveyed the fun of New Year shopping, I'm satisfied too.

Tam: Masuzu, so you were already here.

Aki: Not trying to be the organizer, but I just wanted to ask. You two are almost empty-handed, so what did you buy?

Anz: Outdoor accessories and a mug. Tamacchi-senpai bought them for me.

Anz: We bought a sleeping bag for Anzu so she can start walking the camper's path. It's a last gift before the road.

Anz: I feel like it's more being led than walking mysel. A sleeping bag would be troublesome to carry, so they'll be shipping it.

Anz: I tried it before buying and it was warm, about as warm as the store.

SON: From now on, Tamabou and Anzun's flirty camping outings, or campflirting for short will be going on from time to time~.

Anz: We're not especially flirting.

Tam: Yeah, we are.

Anz: Tamacchi-senpai!?

Son: Mino-san, Mino-san. How did the lucky bag war go for you?

Gin: Easy win. There was no match for me.

Son: I knew it.

Aka: Ah, Takashima-senpai. We meet again~.

Tak: What's up~?

Kir: Where'd ya three Yuunas go right after the openin' by the way?

Chi: I'm curious too.

Aka: There was kind of an accident.

Yuu: Aah, you're all here...

Tak: Yuuki-chan... Are you okay!?

Aka: Don't tell me... you were in the underground food corner this whole time?

Yuu: Yeah... The sales ladies kept offering me more and more food and I couldn't refuse.

Kir: So ya were in the food corner, huh.

Tak: The empty elevator went underground. Then we were pressed to try out lots of food.

Aka: They said when we ate something, the customers started wanting it, right?

Tak: Yes. We apparently looked happy eating so much.

Yuu: But now I can't eat anything else...

Kir: Ya did well. Raised the sales, 'far as I can guess.

Chi: These three eating... is bound to attract attention.

Aka: That we did, people thought we were triplets.

SON: I assume everyone would if they saw you for the first time.

Son: Just as we look like sisters.

SON: Mh? The BGM changed.

Gin: There's something going on over there.

Son: Ah! It's the lion dance!

SON: Yes! The lion dance!

Son: Let's go! I want to take a closer look.

SON: Gotta watch from a place so close the lion could bite us!

Chi: Did they always have that much interest in the lion dance?

Gin: Sometimes, Sonoko's tastes are a mystery to me.


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[Department store entrance]

SON: This lion dance is so lively. I feel empowered~.

Son: It has a powerful bite, it must bring you health and luck.

Gin: Mh~? Why would a bite from the lion bring you good health?

Tou: Allow me to explain. It is said the lion has the ability to ward off evil spirits.

Tou: The lion's bite location will be protected against disasters. Some people also seem to get bitten in places in bad health.

Gin: I understand now. Thanks for the explanation flash!

Staff: Is there anyone who would like to bite their friends with this lion here?

Staff: Come experience this while you can.

Son: Sonoko-senpai!

SON: Sonocchi!

Sonokos: Let's do it!

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Fuu: What better for New Year than flowery happis.

Son: Maybe let's go for Fuu-senpai who praised our happis.

SON: Is there any body part that doesn't feel good or would need power?

Fuu: This right hand of mine which failed to secure a lucky bag.

Son: Do you want power, do you...? Bite bite bite~.

Fuu: Oooh, the power! With this right hand, I can do anything!

Aki: Fuu-chan, you're really into it.

Its: She's my sister I'm proud of and who makes every day fun.

Kir: I'll take one head chomp. That's gotta be one helluva funny image.

SON: Are you ready then, Shizupoyo~? Chomp, bite bite, and one last chomp!

Aka: I took the photo, Shizu-senpai!

Kir: Thanks a bunch, Akana. Didn't even need to tell ya, ye're saving me.

Aka: Oh right, Yuuki-chan's stomach doesn't feel good, could you give her a bite there?

Tou: Eh!? Yuuna-chan's stomach is in pain!?

Aka: She ate too much.

Tou: Sonocchi, hurry!

SON: Wa-Wa-Wasshi. No touching the lion dancers~.

Son: The lion was close to losing an upper body...

Tou: I found you, Yuuna-chan!

Yuu: Sonoko-chans are doing the lion dance... How nice.

SON: Does your belly hurt Yuuyu?

Yuu: A little bit.

Son: A stomach is hard to bite, so open the mouth wide and... Bite bite bite~.

Yuu: Mh? I think the pain disappeared!

SON: That's the lion dance power~.

Yuu: The lion dance is amazing! Thank you, Sono-chan.

SON: Let's switch the upper and lower body.

Son: Then let's swap! It's my turn to bite you now.

Son: Line up everyone. Here I go. Bite bite bite~.


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[Department store entrance]

Aki: The department store customers around were into it too, it was fun.

Son: Yes. That's why I made the lion bite people who weren't from the Hero Club too.

Son: The lion bit enough people for its jaw to come off.

SON: I hope the people that got bitten spend a healthy year.

Tou: Whatever form and shape, caring for your own health and being able to wish for other people's health is a wonderful thing.

Anz: The New Year's lion dance may be this desire taking form.

Tou: Iyojima-san. I brought the Sonocchis' New Year cards as we agreed.

Anz: Thank you!

Tou: I could sense there was something more to it after seeing the length of this text and knowing Sonocchi.

Kar: I would've forgotten if you didn't bring it up. These are the ones I got.

Yuu: Here you go. So you said each New Year card is a part of Sono-chans' new novel?

Anz: Yes. I noticed it yesterday while reading New Year cards, and I then asked for everyone's help.

Anz: Since there are numbers on each postcard, by reading it in the correct order, you can complete the story!

Anz: I had 1 and 2, Tamacchi-senpai 5 and 6, and Masuzu-san 3 and 4.

Yuu: You're right. The ones I got from them have the numbers 53 and 54.

Anz: Sonoko-sensei has odd numbers and Sonoko-chan even numbers.

Son: Fufufu♪

Anz: Could I take pictures of all your New Year cards?

Yuu: Okay.

Kar: I don't mind.

Tou: Sonocchi must be thrilled with a reader as fervent as you.

SON: I'm so grateful. It's because I have a reader like Anzun that I still have the passion to keep working so hard.

SON: I'm truly happy you found out about my Hero Club New Year card novel.

Aki: I haven't read it, what's the story about?

Anz: It's about two spy girls from opposing organizations who by mistake end up living together.

Anz: I can read the rest, right?

Aki: I can feel mysterious pressure... from you...

Tam: You have the full novel now. So shouldn't you be able to read it home?

Aki: Sorry, Tamacchi-senpai. I can't wait any longer.

Tam: Okay...

Anz: I'll finally know the end! Everyone, thank you for your help!

Anz: Eh!? It doesn't end at 54...?

Anz: Huh? Why is that?

Son: Anzu-senpai, Anzu-senpai. There are still 2 Hero Club members remaining~.

Anz: Sonoko-chan and Sonoko-sensei!

SON: Ding dong dind dong! Correct~♪

SON: On the two we sent to each other is written the last scene you're looking for.

Anz: Gulp... Thank you.

Anz: Haa... Phew.

Anz: The two spies Sugar and Salty are members of rival organizations... but

Anz: They pretend not to have noticed and stayed roommates as a countermeasure.

SON: What did you think of "Spies Girls War"?

SON: This is the extension of the ideas I had in mind when Marin compared buying lucky bags to a "war of girls".

SON: I wrote it in one go, so it must be pretty rough.

Anz: The suspense of not knowing how it would end stayed intact all the way, it was extremely interesting!

SON: Thank you for reading. The two cards for you might have been nothing but text, but I wrote the opening

SON: I believed you would gather the scattered New Year cards and read it all.

SON: I'm glad I lived up to your expectations. I'll also expect great things from you, Sonoko-sensei!