Meerkat Localizing Literature
Interlude: The Princess Prince’s Soliloquy
“To think I’d end up like this, huh.”
Just before starting my stream, I recalled the past.
Ever since I was little, people said I was like a boy.
In fact, back in elementary school, I used to play with the boys—tag, dodgeball, group games—I loved anything that involved running around with everyone. There were times when I almost believed I was a boy.
But after becoming a middle schooler, I gradually came to understand something.… Read more
Interlude — The Goddess’s Soliloquy
My first love was a woman I saw on TV.
She played the male lead in a certain theatrical troupe, and the moment I saw her, she shot straight through my heart. To me, she looked just like the prince who appears in a fairytale.
But I knew from the start that this love would never come true.
She was an adult, a celebrity—and she was the same gender as me.… Read more
“Do your best. I’m rooting for you!”
Those were the words that flew out of my mouth.
……Wait, is it okay to cheer for her?
I was supposed to be pursuing Tsuchiya.
Right after saying it, I remembered the reality that I’m being blackmailed, but this is honestly impossible. There’s no way I can woo Tsuchiya in this state. I’ve completely settled into the friend position, and the atmosphere isn’t one where I can take it in a romantic direction.… Read more
“Why are you consulting me about this?”
“Embarrassingly, I don’t have any friends of the opposite sex. In fact, I don’t even have anyone I can talk to properly. I wanted advice from a male perspective.”
It’s true that I never see Shiranui talking to guys.
“Are you that troubled by it?”
“I mentioned club activities before, right? The reason I quit was actually also this. A commotion happened, so I had no choice but to leave the club.”… Read more
After school came.
When I headed to the empty classroom, Shiranui was already waiting. There didn’t seem to be anyone else. I was scared since the objective was unclear, but it seemed unlikely I’d be surrounded by a group and have something done to me, so I was relieved.
“Sorry, did I keep you waiting?”
“It’s fine. I just arrived myself.”
I smiled wryly at the response that was like a date meetup, and sat in an open spot.… Read more
[Umm, free talk is difficult, so I’m looking for topics.]
When Feni said that, comments started trickling in.
Many of the comments were about an incident that happened during summer break.
[When I ask for topics, it turns into this, huh. Um, you see……actually, that matter still hasn’t been resolved. Feni herself is really troubled, and I want to make up soon. But right now I don’t know what to do.]
The incident was that Feni was confessed to by a girl who was her best friend.… Read more
I don’t like imagining Tsuchiya embracing a handsome guy, but that completes the mission. After that, I just need to spread the word about them dating. Then Tsuchiya will fall from the princess throne. If Ayane doesn’t screw up, she’ll obtain the princess throne and everything will be settled nicely.
The backup plan I had prepared of hooking her up with a handsome guy is possible. In this case, since it’s the princess Tsuchiya who’s fallen for him, I just need to negotiate with the handsome guy.… Read more
Should I call out to her?
I considered it for just a moment, then shook my head.
Let’s not. We haven’t spoken in years. I don’t know what to say or how to talk to her now. As Ayane said, the current me and her are like comparing the moon to a turtle. Even if I called out to her, she’d probably ignore me. Being ignored would still be merciful, but if she pushed me away, my mood would hit rock bottom.… Read more
“Now then, let me hear your report.”
Ayane spoke while lying on the bed, stuffing her face with snacks.
It’s currently Sunday night. The location is my room.
I, the room’s owner, am sitting seiza in front of the bed. Or rather, it’d be more accurate to say I’ve been made to sit seiza.
The reason for this situation is simple to explain.… Read more
“Ahh… that feels good.”
The words slipped from my mouth as I soaked in the bath, sinking into the warmth.
Today was exhausting. Honestly, it was the most tired I’d felt since becoming a high school student. And it was all because of him — Kanbara Yūma-kun.
Talking about the past made me remember things I’d rather forget.
Back in elementary school, I was a plain, gloomy girl. I loved anime and manga, wasn’t good at talking, and had zero social skills.… Read more