The Phantom Thief and The Cruise Ship Event Story Prologue: All of a sudden, on a Cruise Ship?!
Opening
~ All of a sudden, on a Cruise Ship?! ~
(The five gather to arrange their practice session and Kokoro suggests that they should board a cruise ship?)
Tsurumaki House
Misaki: Hey everyone, look here. I'm Okusawa Misaki, in charge of Michelle. I want to decide on the
next day we'll be practicing at the studio. Is everyone fine with this day?
Kaoru: I have a performance for my theater troupe that day. As the lead, I have to attend it. So I can't
attend practice then. I'm sorry, my little kitten.
Hagumi: That day I have softball practice so I can't attend too. Sorry, Mi-kun!
Kanon: Um... I have my part-time job that day too... so I might not be able to make it then too...
Misaki: Ah, if everyone cannot make it then... But I need to let the studio know the date soon...
Hagumi: Speaking of which we haven't practiced together since the last time we were at the studio.
Kaoru: This too, is fate. We are walking on a thread of fate that isn't intertwined.
Kaoru: Ah, how fleeting.
Kanon: We can't gather together on other days too. The fastest we can gather is in 2 weeks.
Misaki: I guess the only choice left is to practice on our own till then. Then those who can make it in a
time-slot can meet up on their own then.
Kanon: That is a great idea! Kokoro-chan, what do you think?
Kanon: Kokoro...chan?
Kokoro: I decided!!!!
Kanon: Eyyyy?!!
Kokoro: Yes, I've decided! Let's board a ship!
Misaki: Huh? That isn't an answer... what's with that sudden conclusion?
Kokoro: Ship! We'll be on a ship! How about a large ship! Everyone, do you have some spare time
today?
Kokoro: A great day like this is the best! Let's go on a night cruise!
Hagumi: Ship? Kokoron, you are the best~! Hagumi wants to board the ship!
Kaoru: A nice sea breeze and a night full of thoughts of love... yes, that's isn't bad.
Misaki: No no no, wait. Today is the day when we should determine when we'll have our next practice
right? Why would that lead to a ship?
Kokoro: Because sitting and talking about this alone is boring isn't it?
Misaki: There's no plan for it to be fun in the first place anyway.
Kokoro: But it's so rare for us all to gather, so we should at least have fun while we decide! Let's do
something fun!
Hagumi: Yes! Let's go!!!
Kaoru: I'm looking forward to it.
Kanon: Eh... What should I do, Misaki-chan...?
Misaki: Well, it will be useless no matter what we tell the three idiots. So all we can do for now is to go
along.
Kokoro: Since this is such a rare occurrence, it will be great if Michelle can come along with us! Misaki,
bring Michelle along!
Misaki: (That's just impossible...)
Misaki: Well, since the entrance to the ship is small, there's no way that Michelle can fit in.
Kokoro: Is that so? Then we'll just put Michelle on a truck and let her board it as such!
Misaki: As cargo?! Anyway, no that's not the problem. Um... Michelle is not good with rocking
motions*.
Kokoro: Is that so? That's such a pity! It can't be helped then. Then we'll just bring a gift back for
Michelle!
Misaki: (Thank God!)
Mystery group in suits: Kokoro-sama, we have prepared the car. You may leave anytime.
Kokoro: Okay! Everyone, let's go!
Kaoru + Hagumi: YEa!
Misaki: Oh well...
Kanon: Ahaha......
3 hours later
In Tsurumaki's car
Hagumi: It's the first time Hagumi will be going on a ship! So excited!
Kaoru: Ships are amazing. The sound of the steam whistle, the smell of the breeze... Ah, so fleeting...
Hagumi: Kokoro you have some cute clothes on! When did you change?
Kokoro: I always make it a point to wear this when I get on the ship!
Kokoro: *Hums* I have a feeling today will be suuuuper fun!
Mystery group in suits: Kokoro-sama. We will be reaching the destination in about 5 minutes. Please get
ready to alight.
Harbor
Hagumi: Wooooow!! That's huge!
Kanon: It was visible from afar but when you see it up-close, it really is huge...
Kaoru: There's "Smiley*" written on the ship
Misaki: Though it is a little strange to ask this now that I'm here but... where exactly are we?
Kokoro: This is where my family's ship is always stationed!
Misaki: (Because she said it was a ship so I thought it would just be a cruiser... but a cruise ship... Sh's
really rich...)
Kanon: Kokoro-chan, why did you suggest going on a boat today?
Kokoro: Of course because I thought it will be fun! Guys, let's board it already!
Misaki: It has always been like this but... I really don't understand what you are thinking, Kokoro.
Kaoru: We don't need a reason. Just show what you are thinking and feeling at that point in time.
Hagumi: Hagumi feels sparks of excitement! I wanna board the ship already!
Kokoro: That's it, Hagumi! Feel that as you board it!
Hagumi: Yes! Hagumi-chan is first~~
Kanon: Misaki-chan, let's go up too.
Misaki: Well then, let's go.
Kaoru: Has everyone got on it? Then I'll go too-----
Mystery group in suits: Kaoru-sama, please wait a moment.
Kaoru: Hm? What's up?
Mystery group in suits: Actually.............. there's something like that...
Kaoru: I see. I understand. Leave it to me.
Clarifications:
(1) Rocking motions: Something related to sea sickness -- probably hinting that Michelle has sea sickness and cannot stand the rocking motions of the ship.
(2) Smiley: This is the name of the ship. In Japanese, it was スマイル号 which when directly translated means Smile number, but I have decided to tweak it a little so the name doesn't sound that awkward.
T/N: That marks the start of the third event; this time about HHW. The theme sounds very fun and I'm looking forward to the stories. How about you?