Title: Wanting Them to be Put into Words
Characters: Ena, Kanade, Mafuyu, Mizuki
JP Proofreader: Andrew, Scy, and Rose
EN Proofreader: Eudae and Marry
You can view the subbed video for this side story here: Part 1 | Part 2
| Carnation Recollection | |
|---|---|
| Side Stories | Ena ・ Luka |
Part 1
The Desolate Sekai
Ena
Woah, that's a pretty stylish intro…! I like this one.
Mizuki
Yep, that's a perfectly established mood right from the start. It's great.
Kanade
Thank you.
Ena
(Ah… Kanade's looking at Mafuyu.)
(Kanade…)
… …
Ena's Room
Kanade
"Thanks for today, everyone. I want to focus on my work for a while so I'll be disconnecting."
Mizuki
"I'll probs do that too. Yuki, Enanan, bye-"
Mafuyu
"Okay. Then, Enanan, I'll-"
Ena
"Wait, Yuki, there's something I want to talk to you about…"
Mafuyu
"…What is it?"
Ena
… …
"You don't have anything else to say to K?"
"I'm sure even you can imagine how much thought and work was put into making the song."
Mafuyu
"… …"
"Is it fine if I say 'Thanks', or 'Thank you for the hard work', or the like?"
Ena
"Yeah but… that's not entirely right either…"
Mafuyu
"…If you don't put it into words, then I can't understand."
Ena
"If I could, I would have done so from the start."
"Actually, in the first place, don't you think you're acting like a spoiled brat?"
Mafuyu
"Eh?"
Ena
"Asking me to put it into words for you… That means you won't even try to do it yourself, right?"
"Since you're able to feel emotions a little more, shouldn't you be able to speak for yourself now?"
Mafuyu
"… …"
"…I see. …Sorry."
Ena
"Ah…"
"Don't take this the wrong way, I'm not mad at you or anything…"
"I… was just venting earlier."
Mafuyu
"Venting?"
Ena
"Because I'm not that useful in songwriting…"
"But it's different for you. After all, you can create such amazing songs all by yourself."
"And despite that, you don't reflect on anything or say what's on your mind, so I got irritated…"
Mafuyu
"… …"
Ena
"…God, why do I have to explain myself to you like this, down to 'Yes, I'm a short-tempered person'!? It's so infuriating!"
Mafuyu
"You did that of your own accord, Enanan."
Ena
"Shut up!"
Mafuyu
"…Enanan."
Ena
"What?"
Mafuyu
"You'll probably get angry again if I say this, but"
Ena
"I'm already irritated after that first preamble… So, what is it?"
Mafuyu
"Thank you."
Ena
"Eh…?"
Mafuyu
"Because you're the only one who speaks their mind with me, and gets angry at me."
Ena
"… …"
"Hahh… Well, why don't you say what you're thinking, exactly like you just did?"
"You speak so frankly that it gets on my nerves in all sorts of ways, but you're rarely wrong or off-point."
Mafuyu
"…Yeah."
Ena
"But if you irritate me, I'll get mad at you like normal, so keep that in mind."
Mafuyu
"Getting irritated and getting mad aren't the same?"
Ena
"You don't have to put those kinds of thoughts into words!"
"Goodness… Since I've already said my piece, I'll be disconnecting in a bit."
Mafuyu
"Okay. Good night."
Ena
"Night."
Fuu… Really, Mafuyu. Why's she always like that?
(Well, she's better at holding conversations than before, so I can tell that she's improving, but…)
Ahh. But now, there's another one who's probably gonna be an even bigger handful.
Flashback to Mizuki
Ena
Once they open their mouth, they can go on for ages, yet they purposefully stay quiet…
Even if I try to poke and prod them, they'd deftly dodge the question. In other words, they're troublesome in a different way from Mafuyu.
(…Mizuki.)
(Why won't you tell me anything? Am I… that unreliable?)
Hahh…
Part 2
Ena's Room
Ena
"I'm gonna disconnect now then. Good night, K."
(I'm glad that Kanade's back to being her usual self.)
(Plus, Mafuyu is also…)
Flashback to Mafuyu
Ena
Now that leaves…
Flashback to Mizuki
Ena
(We haven't been able to talk for a while…)
(Well, I have a favor to ask of Mizuki anyway… Here I go!)
Scramble Crossing
Ena
Ah there you are. Morning.
Mizuki
Mornin'. So, did you remember to bring the clothes that you want altered?
Ena
Yeah, here. I bought this shirt because the pattern was cute, but it's not really fashionable…
Mizuki
Huhh, the pattern sure looks good, but…
Hmm, the hem's a little long, plus the collar makes it look like a men's cut, don't you think?
The shoulder too… Ahh, this doesn't suit you at all, Ena. Plus, if you wore it, it wouldn't flatter your figure either.
Ena
I see. I even made sure to get the right size, though…
Mizuki
Well, even a single size has its range of lengths♪ Alright… now, let's go!
Sewing Lounge
Mizuki
Yep. Here's the final product's look! First, we'll give the ill-fitting sleeve and the shoulder area a sharp cut!
We'll use that leftover cloth to make an avant-garde halterneck!
Then, I'll add some gathering at the bust, and it should make the overall figure look pretty♪
Ena
Wow… That looks great! It's really cute!
Mizuki
Isn't it~? Then, I'll start alterin' it!
Ena
… …
(To be honest, I thought they'd turn down my invitation so I really didn't expect them to come.)
(Did something good happen, or?)
(Ah, now that I think about it… They did mention that they met up with Kanade or something. Maybe she said something to them?)
Mizuki
Hang on, Ena. If you keep staring at me like that, I'll get all self-conscious, y'know.
Ena
Eh? Ah… I was just staring because I thought your eye makeup was different than usual.
Mizuki
Hmmm? Well, unfortunately, it's the same as always~.
Ena
…Just don't mind me and focus on your work, okay?
Mizuki
I'm focusing perfectly fine though. If anything, you're the one who looks distracted.
Ena
It's not that…
Mizuki
But you've got something on your mind, right~?
Ena
That's… You mentioned earlier that you had a chat with Kanade along the street, so I was just wondering what you two talked about.
(Seriously… They've got their guard up like Mafuyu, but in a completely different way…)
Mizuki
… …
Ena
Mm… Mizuki?
Mizuki
Since you mentioned Kanade, I started to recall how amazing she is.
Ena
Eh? But Kanade's been amazing long before today.
Mizuki
Ahaha, you're right~. I just got that feeling again.
She's shouldering all sorts of responsibilities for her dad, and for Mafuyu, to name a few, but she never gives in and keeps moving forward
Even though she must be suffering, living like that.
Ena
… …
Mizuki
Giving up must've never been an option for Kanade, huh? Since she's like that, she was able to reach Mafuyu's smile.
One day… Kanade might actually save Mafuyu.
Ena
Yeah. …It would be nice, if she does.
…But why're you bringing that up now?
Mizuki
Hmm? That's 'cus you started talking about her.
Ena
Really?
Mizuki
For realsies♪ Kanade's way of life is so amazing, huh~. Meanwhile I've been living soooo comfortably.
I leave the house for the limited-edition goods I want only when customers are allowed to start queueing for it,
and if I want to get an Anisong concert ticket or something, I just give up if I can't get it through official means.
Ena
Hah? Your examples of comfort are a little weird, though? Actually, if I recall correctly, for the year-end Anisong concert you wanted to attend…
You tried to get tickets three times through express reservation, regular reservation, and regular ticket sales, right? You even borrowed emails from others to do so.
Plus, you stalked the concert website up 'till the very end to see if there would be ticket sales on the concert day itself, didn't you?
Mizuki
Uhhh, I guess that sounds about right?
Ena
You moaned and groaned so thoroughly about it that I can't just forget it all, can I?
Really… When you think about it, you just don't know when to give up once you set your sights on something.
Though, I think that I'm the same in that regard.
Otherwise, I…
Ena
I'll try painting it. …I don't know if I can do it well though.
Ena
Back then, I didn't even think I'd continue painting.
Mizuki
… …
Ena
As long as I've decided to do something, I can't just stray from that path, can I?
Mizuki
… Just like Kanade, huh.
Ena
Hey, aren't you forgetting someone? You're like that, too, you know.
Mizuki
Whaaat~
Nooow then, let's end the chatter right here. I'll be done in just a bit♪
Ena
Yeah, I look forward to it.
(Ah… seems like they've cheered up.)
(In the end, I didn't get to ask them anything from today either… But I'll set that aside for now.)