Neverland - Epilogue

[iridesenescence]

Writer: Akira
Season: Summer
Location: SS Dome Venue

Mika translated by yoroshikilled, Nagisa, Shu and Wataru translated by iridesenescence


[Half a day later, just after the JNLC comes to a close.]

Wataru: — Ah, what a spectacular performance! It’s been oh so long since I could give it my all on stage; I’m feeling delightfully invigorated now! This has been a wonderful way to blow off some steam.

Nagisa: ... Yeah, it was refreshing for me too.
I suppose sometimes it’s pleasant to move however I wish to, unrestrained by directives from Ibara, Hiyori-kun, Eichi-kun or even my father. It was a nice change.
... Though, our Artessimo did end up in last place in the JNLC.

Wataru: Indeed! Or rather, we weren’t even granted points or a position, instead being treated as failures!
It seems humanity is not yet ready for Artessimo’s performance — for our art!

Nagisa: ... Yeah. Ahaha, the headline "ES’ Best, Eden's Ran Nagisa and fine's Hibiki Wataru, wreak havoc at JNLC" is blowing up online.
... I wonder if Ibara will scold me later.

Wataru: Oh, I think you’ll be fine~
In all likelihood, our Eichi will give praise, giggling all the while. Wouldn’t your Snake-san welcome this with open arms, since you stand to gain from being a subject of conversation?

Nagisa: ... Fair point. It’s true that Ibara appears partial to this sort of viral marketing strategy.
... Besides, I’ve laid eyes upon beautiful things today, so I trust that no amount of Ibara’s scoldings will affect my pleasant mood.

Wataru: Indeed! We’ve done as we please and to our hearts’ content — it would be such a waste to simply head home and slumber now!
To prolong this wonderful day, and as an afterparty of our own, would you accompany me for a meal somewhere, Nagisa-kun?

Nagisa: ... That sounds nice. What about that restaurant over there? I’ve been curious about it for some time now.

Wataru: Oho, that’s a family restaurant! Have you never eaten at one before?
Goodness, you’re really missing out on life! Family restaurants are a sanctuary of entertainment for the masses — none who enter shall leave its walls unsatisfied!

Nagisa: ... Huh, so it’s similar in nature to Wataru-kun?
... High class cuisine can be challenging to digest, and perhaps it would be nice to experience eating the same food the same way as everyone else.

Wataru: Yes! Come now, let us be on our way! Let us live on in a thrilling dream, amidst the chaos in this world of ours... ☆


Mika: – THE HECK DO YA THINK YER DOIN'?!

Wataru: Oh my? It appears the members of Valkyrie are causing quite the commotion over there! Have they once again gloriously misunderstood and ended up needlessly wounding one another?
We, who know them well, welcome such splendid sights...
But to unaware fans, it would certainly be a cause for concern — they would appear similar to a sun, continuously bursting into nuclear explosions.

Nagisa: ... Hm. Their domination of JNLC went without a hitch and they emerged as the victors, so I see no reason for dissatisfaction with their performance.
... But, I suppose... As unfortunate as it may be, the world isn’t quite complete with just performances.

Mika: Nnaaaaah! Why d'ya always go an' decide everythin' on yer own, without askin' anyone else their thoughts on what yer doin'?!
Yer always forcin' me to change this way an' that, but ya never do any changin' yerself!
Actin' all high 'n mighty like yer some kinda all-knowin' God, how long're ya plannin' on playin’ puppeteer and stringin' me around?!

Shu: Would you silence yourself for just a moment and listen? Are you attempting to defy me here?
While that is in accordance with my desires, cease this unsightly clamouring and speak with a level head!

Mika: I’d be spared a lotta trouble if I could! ‘Scuse me for bein’ so stupid that it’s like I left my brain behind somewhere!
But even so! There's stuff even an idiot like me gets, yanno!
Ya can't just toss away someone's else's belongings whenever ya feel like it..!
I've been workin’ myself half to death 'til now preparin' fer the JNLC, so I didn’t notice a thing...
All the while you've been cancelin' my lease fer my apartment an' takin' everythin' I own an' tossin' it right out the window! Throwin' every bit away! Yer the worst, the worst!
It might’ve seemed like worthless trash t'you, but–! Everythin' was somethin' precious t'me!
An’ yet — How dare yaaaaa?! There are things that can an’ can’t be done, ya knooow?!

Shu: I-I’ve never seen Kagehira quite so furious...
It seems I’ve incurred your wrath... But were the items littering your room not simply garbage devoid of value...?
Amongst them, I even discovered several items that are rather ill-advisable to retrieve — I believe you obtained them from trash collection points.
Passionately clinging to such items provides you with absolutely no benefits, and conversely could bring you harm.

Mika: Nnaaaaah, if ya start talkin' junk about the law, then you're gonna lose me! I dunno enough about that kinda stuff to argue against ya!
S'problem with yer morals, ain't it? Takin' advantage of me when my judgement’s at its weakest, when I'm all exhausted an' mentally tuckered out, and then doin' whatever the hell ya want!
M'tired of it! I've had it up to here! I always thought ya were in the right, Oshi-san, but I've come t'realize that ain't the case!
Treat others th'way ya wanna be treated! S'basic human decency that even an idiot who ain't got a clue 'bout interactin' with others can get!
I doubt it’s gonna sink in just by me sayin’ it, so I'll just hafta hit ya where it hurts! I'll make sure ya won't forget the weight or depths of yer crimes, Oshi-san!
Pardon me fer cuttin' it short today, Oshi-san, but I've gotta get make t'Starmony Hall an' toss Madonee out!
Maybe then you'll understand even a li'l bit of what I'm goin' through right now!

Shu: Wh— Excuse me?! Why you — do you truly believe I would pardon such an inhumane aaact?!
You intend to discard a family member? Is that not what you regard as the most heinous act one could commit?

Mika: Don'tcha see that that’s exactly what ya did t’me?!
Ya gotta understand not just to decide everythin' on yer own, Oshi-san, an' to think about my feelings fer once!

Shu: I-I am thinking! I’m constantly selecting the paths I deem most advantageous to you, exactly what are you dissatisfied with?!

Mika: I told ya! It ain't up to ya t'decide what's best fer me, it's up t'me! Ah, t'heck with it! I'm comin' t'get ya, Madonee — today's the day ya part ways fer good~!

Shu: S-stooop! Do as you wish to me, but do not lay a hand on Mademoiselle!



Shu: She has committed no sin — no human could bring themselves to carry this out...?!

Nagisa: ... Fufu. How truly interesting Valkyrie is.
... Up on stage, they behave flawlessly, and with peerless beauty... Yet from the moment they descend, they become akin to immature, innocent infants.

Wataru: Indeed. I believe that, too, is part of their charm as idols.
But as they are now, it seems they will still need qui~te some time to grow conscious of and make use of this... ♪