SSR “Yaksha’s Turf” Raito Kitakata
Editing Credit: Chi
Part 1
Chief: (Ev3n’s first tour has settled, I think I can finally spend my first day off in a while relaxing…)
Raito: So, here’s where you’ve been, Chief. I’ve been looking for you.
Chief: What’s going on, Raito-san?
Raito: Do you have plans this weekend?
Chief: No, nothing in particular. I was thinking about taking it easy.
Raito: Great, that’s perfect.
Raito: I want to go out just the two of us on Saturday evening.
Chief: Eh?
Raito: I only want to invite you. Is that alright?
Chief: (Just the two of us… There’s probably no deeper meaning considering it’s Raito-san…)
Chief: S-sure, okay. I don’t mind.
Raito: So yes then? Thank you.
Raito: Let’s meet in front of the dorm. After sunset I will drive over to pick you up, so please wait for me.
Chief: Understood. But where are we going?
Raito: That’s a secret. —Then, I’ll see you on Saturday.
Chief: (Where in the world is he going to take me?)
Nayuki: Please be careful, Chief.
Chief: Whaa! Ah, Nayuki-kun.
Nayuki: My apologies. I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, but I happened to overhear. I was nearby.
Nayuki: It’s better not to expect too much from him. Rather, he’s probably up to no good.
Chief: (It’s better not to have any expectations? Still, since it’s Raito-san it probably isn’t a date or something like that…)
Chief: (But, I’m kind of excited to go on a trip to an unknown location!)
Raito: …..We’re here. This is today’s destination.
Chief: Wow, the stars are beautiful…!
Raito: This hill is far from the city limits and the weather is clear today so the conditions are just right.
Raito: However, it may get a little cold. Please use this blanket if you’d like. I also prepared hot coffee, so feel free to take some.
Chief: Thank you very much.
Chief: (The stars seem very visible here. Could there be a meteor shower?)
Raito: …Chief.
Chief: Eh…
Chief: (He’s holding my hand….and compared to before he’s gotten a lot closer.)
OPTIONS
- Option 1: Raito, are you also cold?
- Option 2: What’s going on all of a sudden?
OPTION 1
Chief: Raito, are you also cold? If so, here’s the blanket…
Raito: No, I’m fine. Or it’s better to say, my body and heart are both blazing.
Raito: Tonight, when I think about how my dreams might become reality, I don’t have time to feel the cold.
Raito: It’s all thanks to you coming with me, Chief. I’m really grateful.
OPTION 2
Chief: What’s going on all of a sudden?
Raito: I’m sorry for surprising you. But, it was necessary by all means.
Raito: Don’t let go of my hand until I say it’s OK.
CHOICE MERGE
Chief: (He looks so serious………Raito, what could you possibly be planning?)
Raito: Chief, take this. This has something very important written on it. Can you open it and take a look for me?
Chief: (A letter? T-this is a…)
Chief: [Bentora–bendora–supe–supi–puru]….?1
Raito: There are aliens living on the far side of earth—
Raito: Simply said, this is a message for the aliens. Please memorize it now.
Raito: Chief. I wish for you to perform the UFO Summoning ceremony with me right now.
Raito: With our hands up towards the sky, if our sincerity and energy are strong enough, a UFO will definitely come!
Chief: (You invited me because you wanted me to perform this ceremony with you?!)
Chief (Well…Because of Raito’s interest in the occult, the others don’t really associate with him much…)
Raito: This is terrible, there’s no more time…!
Raito: Did you memorize it? Let’s get started at once. From the depths of your belly, call out—
Raito: Bentora–!
Chief: B-bentora–….
Raito: Louder! Shout out with a sound that can reach the shining stars.
Raito: Bentora—! Bentora–! Supe–supi—puru—!
Chief: B-bentora—, bentora—, supe–supi–puru….!
Chief: (Ah…our voices are really making an echo. I hope someone doesn’t file a complaint!)
Part 2
Raito: The UFO hasn’t shown up…
Chief: Seems like it. It doesn’t seem to be coming…
Raito: I saw an arc of light streaming across the sky, but it ended up being a shooting star.
Chief: On the contrary, I think this has been a valuable experience….
Chief: What should we do next? Do you want to do the incantation again?
Raito: No. [Mu–☆tan]… according to a well respected paranormal streamer I follow, the highest probability time for a UFO arrival has ended.
Raito: Let’s stop here for today. Although the results were not ideal, I have no regrets.
Raito: Because I borrowed Chief’s power, I could finally perform the incantation with all my strength.
Raito: Ah… I’m hungry. Is it because we put all of our fighting spirit into the ritual?
Raito: Although it’s a bit late, would you like to go out for dinner?
Chief: Sure! I’m also pretty hungry.
Raito: I’m glad you accepted.
Raito: Truthfully, I made a reservation at a special restaurant. I highly recommend this place. Let’s go.
Chief: (Special? What kind of restaurant will it be?)
Chief: (The type of place a person like Raito-san would make a reservation… I hope it doesn’t have a dress code..)
Chief: (Although, I had that kind of feeling…)
Ramen Master: Welcome!
Ramen Master: Hey, man. I saved the usual corner counter you like. Please take your time like always.
Raito: Thanks, boss. You’ve been a huge help.
Chief: (He was able to make a reservation at a ramen restaurant2…)
Chief: (He seems to have a really good relationship with the staff. He’s probably a regular.)
Chief: (Despite being not what I expected, this place is much more comfortable than a fancy restaurant.)
Chief: (Most importantly, this place is recommended by the ramen expert Raito-san! It’s definitely going to be delicious.)
Raito: Chief, what do you want to order?
Chief: Everything looks so good, it’s hard to choose….Raito-san, what’s your recommendation?
Raito: The best option is Chuka Soba3. It’s very simple, so you can enjoy the fine work of a craftsman at its core.
Raito: Today, I think I’ll have the same as Chief.
Ramen Master: Here’s your Chuka Soba! The bowl is very hot, so please be careful.
Chief: Thank you very much for the food!
Chief: ….Mmm!? It’s amazing!
Chief: (The noodle thickness is just right and the chashu is exquisite! And, because of the cold weather outside, the warm soup hits just right!)
Raito: Ah… Having ramen after being out in the cold is certainly special. Even if I didn’t get to see a UFO, this bowl can still bring me back to life.
Chief: Raito-san, do you occasionally go and perform UFO summoning ceremonies all by yourself?
Raito: Yes. When it’s a suitable stargazing evening for UFOs, I drive out to that hill.
Raito: But, you’re the first person I have invited to go with me, Chief.
Raito: All of the videos posted said that it’s easier for the incantation to reach the aliens with more people so I wanted to give it a try…
Raito: But Nayuki really drove it home that I shouldn’t make anyone accompany my interest in the occult…
Raito: The only person that came to mind to rely on in secret was Chief.
Raito: That’s the reasoning. Can you keep this a secret between us?
Raito: If you must, please take the chashu as hush money.
Chief: T-that’s not necessary!
Chief: Of course, I’ll keep it a secret between us. Especially from Nayuki.
Chief: After all, I think it’s miserable if you can’t do the things you love.
Raito: Thanks so much. Although Nayuki’s lectures can be cute, it does get a bit rough to be told off for an hour or two…
Chief: Hahaha, definitely.
Chief: Umm.. If I may, next time can I accompany you again?
Chief: Although it’s fun to immerse oneself in hobbies solo too, there’s times where you want to share in the fun right?
Raito: You’re OK with it?
Chief: Yes. The stars are so pretty, and this ramen joint is really delicious.
Chief: If ramen on the way home is part of the deal, then I’ll gladly go with anytime!
Raito: Is that so? Chief, you really are great.
Chief: (He looks so happy. I didn’t know Raito-san could laugh like this.)
Chief: (Although I wondered what would happen when he invited me, I’m glad today has been a really fun time.)
Raito: By the way….
Raito: Next week, there’s another day when the planets are in the correct alignment….what do you think?
Raito: It will be affected by the fluctuations in Venus. Maybe next time we can see a UFO for sure!
Chief: Uh… actually…just once a month would be good, please.
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