by Sato Tsutomu
“But he himself denied ‘that he was a member of the ten master clans’ right?”
And this time, Mari presented the counter argument to Katsuto’s logic.
“Ah. He didn’t seem to be lying.”
As they ran into that dead end, Mari and Katsuto tilted their heads.
“…Let’s stop already. This conversation. It is not good to inquire about bloodlines.”
Mayumi suddenly proposed a halt.
Mari and Katsuto, both felt Mayumi’s sudden change in attitude was unnatural; however, for magicians, inquiring about bloodlines was certainly a minor crime, so they were unable to express their objections.
Of course, Mayumi did not divulge to the two of them what she was secretly thinking.
Her own belief was that if Tatsuya was an “extra”, then that inquiry was forbidden.
—And this is how Tatsuya and Mayumi, both without ever conspiring, together became co-conspirators in order to keep Tatsuya’s background concealed.
Afterword
Thank you once again for picking up “Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei”. To those who say “this is my first time”, this is a good opportunity for an introduction. I am Satou Tsutomu. The fifth volume is a collection of short stories as mentioned in the fourth volume. There are five “episodes” set after the Nine Schools Competition’s end in Summer Vacation; of which one is set in between the first of September and October. While there are characters who face what one can’t call “peace”, as it’s an “adventure”, please forgive me. Especially since to them, they managed to make some good memories.
Now, to the promised(?) commentary of each “episode” of the short stories.
Summer Break
This episode was written with the unclean desires of “I want to write a bittersweet adolescent-style story~” & “I want to write a swimsuit scene” as energy. At the time of writing, I was striking the keyboards in high spirits. The story is the type that if you wake, then you lose I think, so “here there’s an impossibility” in a part so I corrected it as a finisher.
The Honour Student's Supplementary Lesson
The concept for this “episode” is “one way or another, I wanted to give Morisaki-kun a larger role” for his unpleasant role. He’s a kid who can do it if he tried after all. This being the case, I had him work hard.
Amelia in Wonderland
I don’t even need to speak of the inspiration of the title. That which has the rabbit, the cards and the egg . Well, this story only has the cards appear. The day when Tomitsuka-kun becomes the rabbit will come soon I wonder. Will he be able to run from Eimi’s evil influence? … … It’s not this type of story.
Friendship, Trust and the Dubious Lolicon
This episode is of the first year combination from Third High, Masaki and Kichijouji. Not just the dubious lolicon, but an even more grave, suspicious person is to come perhaps. Well, it’s a misunderstanding. … … Probably. To where will Kichijouji’s tomorrow lead!
Memories of the Summer
[Summer Break] was “aim for a bittersweet episode” and in contrast, this “episode” is written to be a simple “sweet”, sugar-filled “episode”. As an author, I feel that there’s not enough “sweetness” but, what do you think? After Tantou-sama said so, I ended up shocked.
Presidential Elections and the Queen
This is the “plus one” episode . While it’s a short story, rather than saying it’s a “side story”, it’s more of the nature of a continuation of the core, original story as a “sub episode”. … … Good Luck A-chan. Your hardships are only starting now.
Now, once again, to everyone who had something to do with this book, my thanks. Truly, thank you very much. To M-sama who fervently said stuff like “since there’s a swimsuit time , put it on the front cover!” of ambiguous meaning, I receive your association, but I must sincerely apologise. This time, even if I say so myself, the tension was weird. I’m reflecting on it. To Ishida-sama, Stone-sama, although you were very busy, thank you once again for the lovely illustrations. I watch “Aquarion Evol” every time~.
And now, to everyone who read this afterward, from my heart I thank you. I will give my very best so that next time, everyone will also think that it’s “interesting”.
(Satou Tsutomu)
Notes
↑ Shiibara Tatsurou: 椎原 辰郎 as opposed to 司波 龍郎
↑ Love: The word she uses here is the catch-all word for love 愛する, as opposed to specifically romantic love 恋愛. Similar comparison may be philia (kindred love) and eros (passionate love).
↑ The Royal Road or the Path of Kings. This can be interpreted as taking the shortest path to victory. i.e. Making preparations to ensure success, might makes right and the shortest distance between two points
↑ NG: Short for 'no go'.
↑ Great Star of Africa: AKA Cullinan diamond, the largest diamond ever found.
↑ OB:Old boy
↑ Takarazuka = A famous all female acting troupe where women play all the roles even the male ones in love scenes
↑ Acala = A fierce guardian deity in Buddhism portrayed with an aura of fire
↑ Tenketsujutsu = Probably blind spot technique
↑ Mephistopheles = The tempter demon from Faust
↑ Archaic Smile = This is the type of smile on ancient Greek statues
↑ Ojou-sama = A daughter of an affluent upper class family.
↑ Tsundere = Someone who acts cold to people they like
↑ "Snow might fall" = In this region at this season, this is the near equivalent of saying pigs might fly.
↑ Philosopher Stone = A mythical stone with magical properties.
↑ Oba-ue = Extremely polite form of Aunt.
↑ Nana = Japanese for seven.
↑ Japanese word for Chinese symbol for a word or part of a word.
↑ Oshikuramanjuu = A children's game in Japan that involves shoving.
↑ "Perverted Inclination" = Queen can also refer to S and M Queen
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