Note: ( ) Character’s thoughts, *** Translation Note, <—- My comment



Chapter 16 cover page~



Abara: This is the first time for Quinx being thrown directly into the actual scene…

Suzuya: Indeed. It seems that Haise is put on difficult spot, and there’s also that one kid who has no motivation at all. <— He’s probably referring to Saiko.

Suzuya: Must be hard taking care of so many kids at once.

Abara: (Spotted snack’s leftover sticking on his face.) <— lol, Abara, you are one hardcore Suzuya’s fanboy.

Mutsuki: Suzuya Associate Special Class.

Suzuya: Ah, it’s Mutsuki-kun!

Mutsuki: Good afternoon…

Abara: Mutsuki Rank 3?

Suzuya: Mutsuki and I are going first so we arrange to meet up here.

Suzuya: Hanbee, can you please go somewhere else and play?

Abara: Eh? Understood…

Chapter Title: Right:16

Saiko: Where are Maman and the rest?



Shirazu: Sassan is arranging the meet up time with Akira-san and the rest. Tooru is together with Suzuya-san. Dunno about Uri.

Saiko: Cup noodle for lunch, huh? At the very least if Mu-chan is here…

Shirazu: …Hey, Saiko… About the practice (稽古)…

Saiko: Keiko!? (ケイ子) You already broke up with her, don’t you, Shiragin? *** 稽古 and ケイ子 are both pronounced Keiko. Shirazu meant practice, while Saiko thought he’s talking about a girl named Keiko.

Shirazu: …Wha!?

At that moment, the intercom sounds can be heard.

Saiko: Keiko… It’s Keiko, right?

Shirazu: You’re annoying.

Shirazu: …But really, who could it be? This is kinda scary…

Abara: Greetings.

Shirazu: Um… You’re Suzuya-san’s…

Abara: Right-hand man. Abara Hanbee, Rank 2 Investigator.

Saiko: To think Keiko is such a huge woman… <— LOL

Shirazu: If you’re looking for Sassan, he’s at the meeting…

Abara: No, that’s not why I’m here. Would you like to have lunch with me?

Saiko: Tasty, tasty!

Abara: Huhu, you don’t have to hurry, the tempura won’t run away.

Abara: What kind of activity does everyone in “Chateau” do lately?

Saiko: Yonebayashi is currently building a spaceship in Planet Kerbal. Recently, the moon satellite is finally…

*** I had to google what Planet Kerbal is, and I’m not entirely sure if that’s what she is referring to. orz Well, it’s a game so… I hope it’s the right one..

Abara: Well, well…

Shirazu: Ah, she’s talking about game. Please ignore her.

Shirazu: Lately, we have been practicing with Sassan.

Shirazu: Does Hanbe-san also practice with Suzuya-san?

Abara: No… Senpai doesn’t really practice if he isn’t motivated.

Abara: … However, the two of you have appetite of a demon… *** The word Abara used here is 鬼神, which roughly translates to a demon, an ogre or a fierce god.



Abara: Is this Quinx’s special ability? My body just trembles.

Saiko: I’m honored by your compliment.

Shirazu: He ain’t complimenting you.

Shirazu: Thanks for the meal!

Abara: !?

Abara: A mysterious development…!!

Abara: The two of you, may I ask for a little of your time after this?

Saiko: (I’m going to get scolded.) <— lol, does Saiko think that Abara is going to scold her? XD;;;

Suzuya: While one of the knives is floating, you cut using the one on your hand, like this.

Mutsuki: Eh… The blade…

Suzuya: To increase the amount, you keep four in the air.

Mutsuki: !

Suzuya: Add four more on your hands.

Mutsuki: It’s too… awesome… I don’t think I can imitate it…

Suzuya: Is it? Well, even with just two is more than enough.

Mutsuki: …Suzuya-san… Do you ever fear that you will get hurt by your own knife?

Suzuya: Not really, the feeling of pain is distant for me.

Suzuya: Does Tooru fear that?

Mutsuki: More than knife, after seeing Sensei fought, I have become really afraid of fighting.

Mutsuki: I mean I’m not afraid of Sensei. I just worry if I will become like that too one day…

Suzuya: Um… What was it again?

Mutsuki: ?

Suzuya: “Fear is like fire” is what a boxing trainer once said.

Suzuya: “If you use fire well, it can warm your body, cook food, or light up in the darkness.”

Suzuya: “However, once you lose control, you might get burned, or even died from it.”

Suzuya: “Fear can be your enemy, but it can also be your ally”

*** The above is the literal translation of what Suzuya said. The exact quote is from Mike Tyson: “It’s like fire. If you can control it, it can cook for you; it can heat your house. If you can’t control it, it will burn everything around you and destroy you. Fear is your best friend or your worst enemy”

Suzuya: The trainer that left behind this words have brought up many champions in the boxing history.

Suzuya: Haise-kun and you guys are like “really huge fire”.

Suzuya: Even Ghouls can feel fear. In a fight, the one who wins is the one who tames their weakness.

Mutsuki: (“Tames their weakness.”)

Mutsuki: … That’s a good phrase.

Suzuya: I just took it from—

Suzuya: —my teacher.

Abara: —Good afternoon, Shinohara Special Class Investigator.



Shirazu: Special Class… This person is a Ghoul Investigator?

Abara: Yes.

Abara: “Indomitable Shinohara”, while he earned many achievements, he also raised many Investigators as a mentor - A well-known investigator.

Abara: … He was gravely injured during the “20th ward’s battle against Owl”. It has been more than two years after that, his consciousness keeps drifting away continuously.

Abara: His condition isn’t going to get any better than this, and his last partner was Suzuya-senpai.

Abara: What Senpai is feeling can’t be measured by someone like me, but I thought that it must be… the feeling of remorse, so much that he couldn’t come and visit.

Abara: Someday, I wish I can protect that Senpai’s tiny back.

Shirazu checks his handphone and confirms that Sassan won’t be back until night time.

Shirazu: It’s a pain without the one in charge of cooking…

Saiko: …

Saiko: Saiko can cook something simple. Something like Okonomiyaki look alike.

Shirazu: What do you mean by Okonomiyaki “look alike”?

<— These kids can’t live without Sasaki! XD;;;

Shirazu: Huh…? It’s “:re”…



Touka: Ah!

Touka: Excuse me. *bow*

Shirazu: Excuse me. *** Both Touka and Shirazu are using the word “domo” which can be used to greet someone.

Shirazu: (She is visiting… right?)

Saiko: What? Is she Shiragin’s this?

Shirazu: What’s that?

The day of the auction—