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dotsuitarehompoCHAPTER 3
Rutile: Many celebrities and idols don’t conceal their flawsーinstead, they refine it and present it as their charm points*.
Because to them, people who cherish each and every thing about them, including their shortcomings, become beloved
entities that cannot be replaced.
Akira: They don’t hide their weak points…
Rutile: So then, if we want to boost the reputation of this school—we shouldn’t just stick to showing off a squeaky clean image…
I was wondering if maybe, letting the students’ great individualities out in the open, just as they are, would become a brilliant advertisement?
Akira: I see, “letting them be themselves”, no?
Rutile: Indeed! The most important thing is that the story is fresh. We must start creating the comic right away!
That being said… Transfer Student. Can you be my comic assistant?
Akira: I’ll be happy to help you out if you’re fine with me!
Rutile: Thank you so much. Let’s do our best together!
Start with the panels on this page, please.
Akira: Copy that!
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Rutile: How about this pattern?
Akira: A f-floral pattern? I think this one’s more natural, but what do you think?
Rutile: You’re right! Well then, let’s go with that.
…Now it’s finally done!
Akira: We did it! Congratulations!
Akira: ...Rutile?
Rutile: …Apologies. I feel sleepy now that we’re done...
…Zzz
Akira: …He fell asleep. Rutile must be worn out, it’s late, after all.
I may be at my limit, too… My eyelids have been feeling heavy since a little while ago...I can’t hold it.
Akira: ...? Eh, Headmaster?
Rutile: Huh...Did we fall asleep?
Murr: Are you uppp? Are you uppp? Check your smartphones, quick!
Rutile: Our smartphones? Uhh…
Ah! The comic we uploaded yesterday is trending!
Akira: It really is! It’s gotten so many likes!
Rutile: Indeed, it turned out to be a big hit! Will this spare the school from being closed down?
Murr: Oh, that was just a LIE!
Rutile: Huh?
Murr: “What will happen if the school ends up being closed?” seemed to be an interesting what-if game, so I just went with the flow for a short while.
The school was never to be closed down!
Akira: (A f-false alarm!)
Rutile: Ohーso that was the case! Aah, that’s great. I’m so relieved to hear that.
Rutile: No way! I’m fine with anything as long as the school stays up and running.
Besides... It was the perfect chance to realize good things.
Akira: What do you mean by that?
Rutile: Both the unparalleled appeal of this school, andーupon working togetherーthat the Transfer Student and I make a great team.
Akira: !
Rutile: Will you become my assistant once more?
Akira: Yes, of course...!
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Rutile: Many celebrities and idols don’t conceal their flawsーinstead, they refine it and present it as their charm points*.
Because to them, people who cherish each and every thing about them, including their shortcomings, become beloved
entities that cannot be replaced.
Akira: They don’t hide their weak points…
Rutile: So then, if we want to boost the reputation of this school—we shouldn’t just stick to showing off a squeaky clean image…
I was wondering if maybe, letting the students’ great individualities out in the open, just as they are, would become a brilliant advertisement?
Rutile: That’s why I want to create a comic that promotes the campus life that you can only find here!
Akira: I see, “letting them be themselves”, no?
Rutile: Indeed! The most important thing is that the story is fresh. We must start creating the comic right away!
That being said… Transfer Student. Can you be my comic assistant?
Akira: I’ll be happy to help you out if you’re fine with me!
Rutile: Thank you so much. Let’s do our best together!
Start with the panels on this page, please.
Akira: Copy that!
---
Akira: What screen tones** do you plan to use for the school uniforms, Rutile?
Rutile: How about this pattern?
Akira: A f-floral pattern? I think this one’s more natural, but what do you think?
Rutile: You’re right! Well then, let’s go with that.
…Now it’s finally done!
Akira: We did it! Congratulations!
Rutile: The only thing left to do is to upload everything on social media...*Yawns*
Akira: ...Rutile?
Rutile: …Apologies. I feel sleepy now that we’re done...
…Zzz
Akira: …He fell asleep. Rutile must be worn out, it’s late, after all.
I may be at my limit, too… My eyelids have been feeling heavy since a little while ago...I can’t hold it.
---
Murr: Moooorning!
Akira: ...? Eh, Headmaster?
Rutile: Huh...Did we fall asleep?
Murr: Are you uppp? Are you uppp? Check your smartphones, quick!
Rutile: Our smartphones? Uhh…
Ah! The comic we uploaded yesterday is trending!
Akira: It really is! It’s gotten so many likes!
Rutile: Indeed, it turned out to be a big hit! Will this spare the school from being closed down?
Murr: Oh, that was just a LIE!
Rutile: Huh?
Murr: “What will happen if the school ends up being closed?” seemed to be an interesting what-if game, so I just went with the flow for a short while.
The school was never to be closed down!
Akira: (A f-false alarm!)
Rutile: Ohーso that was the case! Aah, that’s great. I’m so relieved to hear that.
Akira: Rutile, are you not mad?
Rutile: No way! I’m fine with anything as long as the school stays up and running.
Besides... It was the perfect chance to realize good things.
Akira: What do you mean by that?
Rutile: Both the unparalleled appeal of this school, andーupon working togetherーthat the Transfer Student and I make a great team.
Akira: !
Rutile: Will you become my assistant once more?
Akira: Yes, of course...!
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TL Notes:
* The secret of Japanese idols is to show off their charm points when it comes to self-marketing themselves.
**トーン: screen tones - a technique used to add textures/patterns to a drawing in comics.
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