Story: Ultra Maniac Author: Yoshizumi Wataru Ribon 11/2002 Translated: sunshine-chan kaichan168@yahoo.com Disclaimer: I don't own Ultra Maniac, nor do I work for Yoshizumi Wataru. This translation was done purely for the fans. I'm not making a profit from this. You may NOT edit this in any way and/or call it your own. This is my hard work and I want my name on it! Even if it's bad! If you want to post these on your website, email me first. That's why it's up there. =) And lastly these translations are done so that you have to read along with the Ribon/manga. I am not trying to promote 100% free manga stuff. So support Shueisha & Yoshizumi-sensei by buying Ribon or Ultra Maniac (Tankouban #01: August!) ---------------------------------- Key: *action* (monologue/thoughts) {translator's note} ---------------------------------- Nina: (Ayu rejected Kaji-kun?) (Why? What does that mean?) ---------------------------------- 2 Page Color Spread!!! Fall Fashion! It's the sharp dressed couple fight! ---------------------------------- Nina: ... What about Ayu-chan? Is she still in the classroom? Kaji: Probably... Nina: Wait here! I'm going have to a talk with Ayu-chan! Kaji: Uh... Nina: Because it's hecka weird. REALLY weird. ---------------------------------- Kaji: Sakura! (Nina) Nina: Just wait! Don't go home, okay? Ayu: (Absentminded...) ---------------------------------- Nina: Ayu-chan!!! Ayu: Nina... Nina: Did you really reject Kaji-kun? Ayu: ... Nina: Why?! What's wrong?! But you guys like each other!!! I don't understand why... Ayu: B-b-because... ---------------------------------- Ayu: Because you like Kaji-kun too, right? Nina: ... Wha...? No way...what was that? Ayu: Sorry, but I know. A couple of days ago, Yuta gave me a "Person You Like" Camera, and I'm sorry. I took your picture. ---------------------------------- Ayu: So then, Kaji-kun's (picture) appeared... *BLUSH* Nina: Wha?? Oh really? Kaji-kun?! Ayu: ... ---------------------------------- Ayu: Could it be that you haven't realized it. Nina: Maybe. I just don't know. I might be not trying to realize it... Nina: So Ayu-chan! You are reserved with me, and you rejected Kaji-kun!? Don't do that!!! I'll get upset like that! ---------------------------------- Ayu: But... But you like Kaji-kun and you served a mediator to me and him. I was thinking about you. Nina: NO!!! Ayu-chan's feelings were a bit just contagious!!! ---------------------------------- Nina: Ayu-chan like only ever talks about Kaji-kun. At least that's what I think... Nina: Like my feelings are that degree. Don't worry all!!! Ayu: Nina... Nina: IT'S TRUE! I don't care what happens to Kaji-kun!!! Ayu-chan liked him waaay waaaay before!!! ---------------------------------- Nina: Kaji-kun is waiting at the cubby holes. {Translator's note: In Japan, school kids wear "indoor" shoes in school, they have cubby holes for walking/PE/outside shoes.} Nina: Go! Tell him that you like him. ---------------------------------- Nina: I want Ayu-chan to be happy! Ayu: Nina... I gotcha. ---------------------------------- Ayu: Thanks. I'll tell Kaji-kun properly. Nina: Will you be okay? Do you need any Magic for support? (Like magic that can make you speak well?) Ayu: I'm good. Ayu: Thanks, Nina!! ---------------------------------- *WAVEWAVE* ---------------------------------- Ayu: Kaji-kun! Kaji: Tateishi! Ayu: Uhm, I'm sorry about before... When you confessed to me...I really really was happy. ---------------------------------- Ayu: But, there are other girls who like you... A friend who likes you... She's a really nice girl... She's always cheering me on... Ayu: So that's why I...it was going well just by myself... But whatever I did, I felt like blaming, but I couldn't do it. Ayu: (Oh stop!) (My voice is quivering.) Ayu: So that's why I declined at first ---------------------------------- Ayu: But really, I really like -- (What should I do? I'm going to cry!) ---------------------------------- Kaji: I get it. Because I understand. ---------------------------------- *EMBRACE* ---------------------------------- Nina: It went well, thank God! ---------------------------------- Tsujiai: Bubbles? ---------------------------------- *STARE* Tsujiai: ... ---------------------------------- Girl1: Do you know?? Ayu-senpai and Kaji-san are... Girls: Oh no way! Guy1: They were hugging by the cubby holes Girls: *girlish scream* But they look good together. ---------------------------------- Ayu: Somehow, we've become part of a loud rumor, huh... Kaji: It's fine...'cause there were people coming home from school. Akiho: Tetsushi! Kaji: Ah! Akiho-san... Akiho: Liar!! Just as I thought it was Tateishi-san! Kaji: Ha, ha... Akiho: Well whatever, 'cause I'll wait for you, when you break up with her. Tell me okay? ---------------------------------- Kaji: Sorry Akiho-san, But that's not going to happen, so don't wait. *BLUSH* Akiho: Ohhh, don't you say it well. But you're still a liar. Kaji: Sorry. ---------------------------------- Yuta: Ayu and Kaji's story are the talk of the school. Nina: They're popular people Girl1: They kissed at the cubby holes!! Girl2: Whoa!!! Yuta: Well that sucks. I have to find a new target. Nina: Hey Yuta, It's been awhile since we've done *that*. ---------------------------------- *Floating in the sky* Nina: Nnnnn It feels so good! Isn't it nice to float above? In both worlds! Yuta: What? Aren't you sad that Ayu has a boyfriend now? Nina: Huh? ---------------------------------- Yuta: You usually ask to do this when you're feeling down. Nina: Hehheh That's right. *YAWN* Nina: I'm like tired. *SLEEP* ---------------------------------- Yuta: Hurry up and be cheerful. Kaji: Wow just like you said, there was nothing between you and Tateishi. ---------------------------------- Tsujiai: I've told that you a million times. Kaji: (But I swear that you didn't let go of her hand...) (What the heck was that?) (Was I imagining things?) Tsujiai: Oh about liking Tateishi, I'm happy for you. Although you weren't really detailed about circumstances. Kaji: Don't you have a girl you like? Tsujiai: Not really. Oh! But... Before this, after school, I found Sakura (Nina) blowing bubbles by the classroom. Looked like she was about to cry. Kaji: Blowing bubbles? ---------------------------------- Tsujiai: I thought she was a bit cute (like that.) Kaji: You "My Pace" bastard!!! Why do you say it like that? (Without hesitation) YOU HAVEN'T CHANGED! Tsujiai: Why are you so angry? Kaji: I'm not angry!!! ---------------------------------- (TSUZUKU! TO BE CONTINUED!) Awww man! Kaji and Ayu? Together? Hopefully this is still considered "early" on in the series and just maybe Nina and Kaji still have a chance. *crosses fingers* Does anyone know the popularity of this story? I know Full Moon and Aishiteru ze Baby are really popular...what about Ultra Maniac?