Fallen Angels Banquet
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Prologue
… Mn~mm. Just what I figured. I feel like we really stick out from everyone else at this establishment...
Well, it’s a collaboration with a manga that was insanely popular forever ago, so it is to be expected...
I’m glad I’m not on my own… Thank you so much for accompanying me, Mashiro-kun.
Still, you really don’t mind or anything? If you’re uncomfortable, we can leave as soon as I get what I came for.
Oh, no, it’s alright. I don’t really mind this kind of thing, I’m used to it.
You’re used to it? Really?
Yep. Like, every now and then on the way home from work, Mitsuru’ll invite me to go to an all-you-can-eat cafe for bread.
You know the way he eats, right? Thanks to that, everyone around us ends up staring.
Compared to that, today’s definitely more comfortable for me. Nobody seems to care about us.
Ahaha. I can definitely see that in my head ♪
It’s a relief you’re not uncomfortable! Even if it’s a mission, there’s no way I could force you to do something you don’t care for.
A mission, huh… I’d never read the manga this collaboration is for, so it had me wondering. Who requested it?
Mhm! It’s for my mother!
A mission from your mother? Is everyone in the Sengoku family a ninja?
No, that was basically a figure of speech just now. My household’s exceedingly normal.
I’ve acted this way for a pretty long time, so they’ve gained an appreciation for ninjas, though.
Anyways. The manga that’s collaborating with this cafe is one my mother enjoys.
She was obsessed with it and read it when she was a teenager. It seems like it was a profoundly memorable series for her.
It’s been out of print for a long time, but now, a reprint is being released. This collab was arranged to commemorate that.
My mother is really, really glad, and it looks like she’s been keeping up with the news about it, but it seems like she wasn’t sure about stopping by the cafe…
“I’d feel a little awkward at a cafe where young people hang out, so could you go for me instead?” was her request. I accepted the task as a sort of “filial piety”.1
Honestly, there’s a few people here and there that look to be my mother’s age, so I don’t think there was anything for her to worry about, though.
I see. Well, when you give her the coaster, why don’t you let her know it’d be better for her to come on her own?
Like you said, the consumer base is pretty big. If it's a place full of people who love the same manga, I don't think it'd be that embarrassing.
It'd be better to experience it for yourself, especially if it’s a series that has so much meaning for you.
Ohh… I was thinking of just bringing back some commemorative promotional goods for her, but… that'd definitely be way better for my mother.
My mother looked this place up on the internet, so seeing how it looked on the outside, she must’ve convinced herself it was aimed at trendy, young people…
If that’s the case, she’d definitely want to come if I told her about everything I saw here today!
Thank you for the advice! That’s Mashiro-kun for you. Even today, when I had trouble finding someone to come with me, you called out to me.
It’s a collaboration for a manga you didn’t even know about, and you still came to the cafe. Mashiro-kun’s an honorable person you can always rely on…♪
You’re making too much of it, y’know. Next time I’ve got trouble you’ll be there for me, right?
Besides, I’ve got work tonight, so honestly, I was trying to figure out how to pass the time until then.
So, if anything, you’re the one doing me a favor taking me along with you. Thanks, Sengoku.
Never did I think I’d be the one getting thanked. That’s what you call a Win-Win, huh! Nin-nin…♪
… Oh, our food’s here! Waiter, the “Angels' Doria of Celebration”2 is for me.
This one’s the “Smiles of Reconciliation Gratin”?3 Heh, it’s got some thickness to it. It looks delicious too.
Mashiro-kun, before we eat, how about we check the free coasters we got?
Ahh, you’re right.
Wonder what the design is going to be. I don’t know the series or anything, but this kinda thing is still a little exciting ♪
Let's see, let's see… Ohh, this is…!
Yay! It’s my mother’s favorite character~♪
Really? I’m happy for you, Sengoku.
Mhm, we’ve got our hands on a wonderful souvenir! Which design did you get on your coaster, Mashiro-kun?
This one’s… Do you know which character this is?
Just a little. I thought it’d be rude if I went in completely blind about the manga, so I made sure to skim through it.
Oh wow, this is the best friend of the main character! He’s the most popular one— he managed to get inducted in a character popularity contest hall of fame!
Nihihi. Good luck has fallen upon us, huh~
Looks like it. I’ve been kinda wondering what kind of story it is, so I'll try and see if I can read it online later.
By the way, why did we get a free coaster for ordering food? Isn’t this the kinda thing you put under a drink?
Hmm? Now that you mention it, it’s rather curious.
But I don’t hate it, you know. Having something small to bring back makes the journey back way easier.
The size of this item reminds me of a shuriken! It feels a little familiar ♪
A shuriken? I don’t really think that was the idea.
… Hey. Here, you take the coaster, Sengoku.
Hm? You don’t want it?
Well, I’m not saying that. I just thought it'd make your mom happy.
It’d be better if it goes to someone it’s more meaningful to, rather than me, right?
Mn~mn. I’m grateful for your feelings, but…
It’s something to commemorate our time here today, so if you could, I’d rather you have it, Mashiro-kun.
When you put it that way, the same goes for you too, right? You’re giving your coaster to your mom.
I made some memories, so I don’t really need to have the coaster…
— You don’t want it?
Well, could you give that coaster to Yume then?
… Eh?
… Eh?
Translation Notes
- ↑ Among many things, filial piety is about being good to or taking care of your parents.
- ↑ Doria (ドリア), cooked white rice topped with sautéed meat and vegetables, then topped with a béchamel sauce and cheese, and baked as a casserole.
- ↑ Gratin (グラタン), a dish is topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg or cheese.