It’s all finished up and ready to go! A big thanks to ShinRei Scans, who have joined us as editors and typesetters. :Db
It’s up for download on our Monochrome Factor page~. Enjoy!
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24 July, 2010
17 May, 2010
crystal scherzo – Monochrome Factor, ch. 41
;_: I really have no excuse. But not like it matters ne? XD Monochrome Factor chapter 41 is finally finished~!
Up for download under “crystal scherzo” on the sidebar, as always. Please enjoy. :3
29 April, 2010
crystal scherzo – Monochrome Factor, Chapter 46
Well… we really wanted to do this chapter so in a frenzied flurry we pulled it together in less than 48 hours! XD
It’s up for grabs under “Monochrome Factor” on the sidebar. :)
We’ll be back to going in order after this. Hopefully 41 will be done in the next week or so~. Enjoy~
21 March, 2010
crystal scherzo - Monochrome Factor, chapter 40
So now crystal scherzo's first release of the actual Monochrome Factor manga is done. Yay yay!
You can find the link for download under "Monochrome Factor" in the sidebar. Please enjoy~!
You can find the link for download under "Monochrome Factor" in the sidebar. Please enjoy~!
15 December, 2009
crystal scherzo - Monochrome Factor Vol. 7 Extras
"Naze? Naze? Neeze!! - Athletics with Everyone!" short manga.
Up for grabs under "Monochrome Factor". Enjoy, everyone~!
Up for grabs under "Monochrome Factor". Enjoy, everyone~!
07 December, 2009
crystal scherzo - Monochrome Factor Vol. 6 Extras
"The Sorano Group Workplace Manga" and "Free Talk - Nanaya Version". :)
Up for download under Monochrome Factor. Have fun!
Up for download under Monochrome Factor. Have fun!
06 December, 2009
MF Chapter 46 Summary
It's not a very detailed summary, because I'm just quickly reading through it (I have finals this week ;A; ) but it's something, right? ;D
Here you go!
The chapter starts out with Lulu asking to talk with Shiki. He refuses, saying he has no reason to speak to a backstabber. Lulu asks what he thinks of Homurabi, and Shiki responds saying it doesn't matter what he thinks - the contract calls for complete obedience, nothing more. Aya says that he says that, but he doesn't agree with it at all. Lulu tries to reason with him, but he rejects her, saying that both she and Sawaki are going against the terms of the contract. Lulu disagrees, saying that her contract was with the "old" Homurabi; so, it is her duty to bring him back. She then allows Aya and Kengo to give Shiki his 100 strikes.
In the meantime, Kou (FINALLY) reenters the series, having reached the back entrance to the Royal Palace. Upon entering, he encounters Sawaki, who asks if Kou was the one to lead everyone there. With this, Kou realizes that no one else has reached the palace, and says he wouldn't lead them into a trap. After some teasing, Sawaki asks why Kou came to the Shadow World when he's in such bad condition. Kou replies that Shirogane doesn't need his help to succeed. He then deflects the question, asking if Sawaki thinks he can be forgive because, though he's stubborn and moody, he had a good reputation with the kings. "Only Ryuuko and I know what you did". Then Kou says, because if Sawaki were merely to die, Kou would be unable to forgive him, so instead he will kill Sawaki. Sawaki says that he will kill Kou so he can gain peace.
The scene then cuts back to the hospital, where the nurse from before enters Master's room to take his temperature. Shisui is sitting at the window, and the nurse is revealed to be one of his "children", Arisa. Arisa tells Shisui that bad things have been happening since Shirogane and the others crossed to the Shadow World. Arisa admits that she's been wondering if Homurabi really wants to destroy the world, and that if he is just appearing to want that on the surface, what his true intentions would be. Shisui reminds her that even people he has known for a long time try to hide things from him. He says that Shirogane, from the beginning, always tried to hide his emotions, which makes Shisui worry. Ryuuko apparently was always straightforward and honest, so Shisui didn't worry about him. He also says that he drove Homurabi into a corner with his powers, and he grieves that because he is unable to go, he is now stuck where he is.
Back in the Shadow World, Nanaya, Akira, and Shirogane have arrived at the Royal Palace. Homurabi goes to meet them.
What do you guys think? Looks like the epicness is finally picking up! I'm excited to watch Kou and Sawaki go at each other!
Here you go!
The chapter starts out with Lulu asking to talk with Shiki. He refuses, saying he has no reason to speak to a backstabber. Lulu asks what he thinks of Homurabi, and Shiki responds saying it doesn't matter what he thinks - the contract calls for complete obedience, nothing more. Aya says that he says that, but he doesn't agree with it at all. Lulu tries to reason with him, but he rejects her, saying that both she and Sawaki are going against the terms of the contract. Lulu disagrees, saying that her contract was with the "old" Homurabi; so, it is her duty to bring him back. She then allows Aya and Kengo to give Shiki his 100 strikes.
In the meantime, Kou (FINALLY) reenters the series, having reached the back entrance to the Royal Palace. Upon entering, he encounters Sawaki, who asks if Kou was the one to lead everyone there. With this, Kou realizes that no one else has reached the palace, and says he wouldn't lead them into a trap. After some teasing, Sawaki asks why Kou came to the Shadow World when he's in such bad condition. Kou replies that Shirogane doesn't need his help to succeed. He then deflects the question, asking if Sawaki thinks he can be forgive because, though he's stubborn and moody, he had a good reputation with the kings. "Only Ryuuko and I know what you did". Then Kou says, because if Sawaki were merely to die, Kou would be unable to forgive him, so instead he will kill Sawaki. Sawaki says that he will kill Kou so he can gain peace.
The scene then cuts back to the hospital, where the nurse from before enters Master's room to take his temperature. Shisui is sitting at the window, and the nurse is revealed to be one of his "children", Arisa. Arisa tells Shisui that bad things have been happening since Shirogane and the others crossed to the Shadow World. Arisa admits that she's been wondering if Homurabi really wants to destroy the world, and that if he is just appearing to want that on the surface, what his true intentions would be. Shisui reminds her that even people he has known for a long time try to hide things from him. He says that Shirogane, from the beginning, always tried to hide his emotions, which makes Shisui worry. Ryuuko apparently was always straightforward and honest, so Shisui didn't worry about him. He also says that he drove Homurabi into a corner with his powers, and he grieves that because he is unable to go, he is now stuck where he is.
Back in the Shadow World, Nanaya, Akira, and Shirogane have arrived at the Royal Palace. Homurabi goes to meet them.
What do you guys think? Looks like the epicness is finally picking up! I'm excited to watch Kou and Sawaki go at each other!
24 April, 2009
Dive [Song Translation]
The character song of Kou from Monochrome Factor. Quite a touching, beautiful piece, though the second verse was a pain to translate. Enjoy~.
憂いの月に 願いをかける
君の元へ届いて
廃墟なこの世界に 道すじを照らしてる
ささやかな光
君だけが持っているのさ 代わりなんてない
何度も感じた
俺だけが知っているReal
Ecstasy 深い闇 夢の中でも
俺をイカせるのは 君だけで
Ecstasy, So dive in me 守りたい人がそばにいる
ここにおいで
Urei no tsuki ni Negai wo kakeru
Kimi moto he todoite
Haikyo na kono sekai ni Michi suji wo terashiteru
Sa, sayaka na hikari
Kimi dake ga motteiru no sa Kawari nante nai
Nandomo kanjita
Ore dake ga shitteiru Real
Ecstasy Fukai yami Yume no naka demo
Ore wo ikaseru no ha Kimi dake de
Ecstasy, So dive in me Mamoritai hito ga soba ni iru
Koko ni oide
My wishes soar to the grieved moon
And reach out to you
In this ruined world, a straight path is shining -
Yes, a clear light
You are the only one who possesses something that will never change
No matter how many it was felt,
Only I know that reality...
Ecstasy, even though darkness is deep in my dreams
I am the one to pass away, and there is only you
Ecstacy, so dive in me, because the person I want to protect is near me
Come here...
突然 出違う偶然の中で
懐かしいと想う 不思議
終りかけの世界に 一滴の真実
重なり合う鍵
君の存在があって
生まれかわるように 変わっていくから
俺たちがみつけてく Real
Ecstasy戦う 運命さえも
自由な色で描いてみせろ
Ecstasy, So dive in me こんなに燃えたぎる想いを抱いて 君と
Totsuzen Dechigau guuzen no naka de
Natsukashii to omou Fushigi
Owarikake no sekai ni Hitosujiku no shinjitsu
Kasanari aukagi
Kimi no sonzai ga atte
Umarekawaru you ni Kawatteiku kara
Oretachi ga mitsuketeku Real
Ecstasy Tatakau Unmei sae mo
Jiyuu na iro de egaite misero
Ecstasy, So dive in me Konna ni moetagiru omoi wo daite Kimi to
It was sudden, and I missed it by chance
Or so I thought nostalgically, and curiously
At the end of this world, there is one drop of truth
That lies upon the key
Your existence is here -
In order for you to be born, you are going to change,
And we will discover that reality
Ecstasy, paint battles and even fate
In the colour of freedom
Ecstasy, so dive in me, and I will embrace this burning feeling... and you
Ecstasy 深い闇 夢の中でも
俺をイカせるのは 君だけで
Ecstasy, So dive in me 守りたい人がそばにいる
ここにおいで
Ecstasy戦う 運命さえも
自由な色で描いてみせろ
Ecstasy, So dive in me 闇から君を抱きしめて
連れ出すから
カワイひと そばにおいで
Ecstasy Fukai yami Yume no naka demo
Ore wo ikaseru no ha Kimi dake de
Ecstasy, So dive in me Mamoritai hito ga soba ni iru
Koko ni oide
Ecstasy Tatakau Unmei sae mo
Jiyuu na iro de egaite misero
Ecstasy, So dive in me Yami kara kimi wo dakishimete
Tsuredasu kara
Kawai hito Soba ni oide
Ecstasy, even though darkness is deep in my dreams
I am the one to pass away, and there is only you
Ecstacy, so dive in me, because the person I want to protect is near me
Come here...
Ecstasy, paint battles and even fate
In the colour of freedom
Ecsasy, so dive in me, because there is darkness, I will embrace you
Because I will take you away
Cute person, come close to me
~.oOOo.~
DIVE
Konishi Katsuyuki as Kou
Konishi Katsuyuki as Kou
憂いの月に 願いをかける
君の元へ届いて
廃墟なこの世界に 道すじを照らしてる
ささやかな光
君だけが持っているのさ 代わりなんてない
何度も感じた
俺だけが知っているReal
Ecstasy 深い闇 夢の中でも
俺をイカせるのは 君だけで
Ecstasy, So dive in me 守りたい人がそばにいる
ここにおいで
Urei no tsuki ni Negai wo kakeru
Kimi moto he todoite
Haikyo na kono sekai ni Michi suji wo terashiteru
Sa, sayaka na hikari
Kimi dake ga motteiru no sa Kawari nante nai
Nandomo kanjita
Ore dake ga shitteiru Real
Ecstasy Fukai yami Yume no naka demo
Ore wo ikaseru no ha Kimi dake de
Ecstasy, So dive in me Mamoritai hito ga soba ni iru
Koko ni oide
My wishes soar to the grieved moon
And reach out to you
In this ruined world, a straight path is shining -
Yes, a clear light
You are the only one who possesses something that will never change
No matter how many it was felt,
Only I know that reality...
Ecstasy, even though darkness is deep in my dreams
I am the one to pass away, and there is only you
Ecstacy, so dive in me, because the person I want to protect is near me
Come here...
突然 出違う偶然の中で
懐かしいと想う 不思議
終りかけの世界に 一滴の真実
重なり合う鍵
君の存在があって
生まれかわるように 変わっていくから
俺たちがみつけてく Real
Ecstasy戦う 運命さえも
自由な色で描いてみせろ
Ecstasy, So dive in me こんなに燃えたぎる想いを抱いて 君と
Totsuzen Dechigau guuzen no naka de
Natsukashii to omou Fushigi
Owarikake no sekai ni Hitosujiku no shinjitsu
Kasanari aukagi
Kimi no sonzai ga atte
Umarekawaru you ni Kawatteiku kara
Oretachi ga mitsuketeku Real
Ecstasy Tatakau Unmei sae mo
Jiyuu na iro de egaite misero
Ecstasy, So dive in me Konna ni moetagiru omoi wo daite Kimi to
It was sudden, and I missed it by chance
Or so I thought nostalgically, and curiously
At the end of this world, there is one drop of truth
That lies upon the key
Your existence is here -
In order for you to be born, you are going to change,
And we will discover that reality
Ecstasy, paint battles and even fate
In the colour of freedom
Ecstasy, so dive in me, and I will embrace this burning feeling... and you
Ecstasy 深い闇 夢の中でも
俺をイカせるのは 君だけで
Ecstasy, So dive in me 守りたい人がそばにいる
ここにおいで
Ecstasy戦う 運命さえも
自由な色で描いてみせろ
Ecstasy, So dive in me 闇から君を抱きしめて
連れ出すから
カワイひと そばにおいで
Ecstasy Fukai yami Yume no naka demo
Ore wo ikaseru no ha Kimi dake de
Ecstasy, So dive in me Mamoritai hito ga soba ni iru
Koko ni oide
Ecstasy Tatakau Unmei sae mo
Jiyuu na iro de egaite misero
Ecstasy, So dive in me Yami kara kimi wo dakishimete
Tsuredasu kara
Kawai hito Soba ni oide
Ecstasy, even though darkness is deep in my dreams
I am the one to pass away, and there is only you
Ecstacy, so dive in me, because the person I want to protect is near me
Come here...
Ecstasy, paint battles and even fate
In the colour of freedom
Ecsasy, so dive in me, because there is darkness, I will embrace you
Because I will take you away
Cute person, come close to me
22 April, 2009
Monochrome [Song Translation]
Yay! Monochrome by Master has finally been translated! :Db Hurray!
Thanks to Royal Lavender for allowing me to use her kanji and romaji renderings. :D And always, I beg to remind you that I am an amateur when it comes to translations, so if you know better, please kindly guide me.
夜明けを待ちわびる鳥が 瞼を開いた時
ためらいながら見上げる空に 翼を広げて
モノクロな世界の中 刻まれた運命に
立ち向かう瞳は きっと闇さえ
切り裂くのだろう 確かに
Yoake wo machiwabiru tori ga Mabuta wo hiraita toki
Tamerai nagara miageru sora ni Tsubasa wo hirogete
MONOCHROME na sekai no naka Kizamareta unmei ni
Tachimukau me wa Kitto yami sae
Kirisaku no darou Tashikani
A bird, tired of waiting for the morning, opened its eyes
It haltingly raises its eyes to the sky and spreads its wings
Our fate is carved in this monochrome world
Without fail, even the darkness that oppresses my eyes
Will be cut away... Surely.
君の唇が 君の指先が
そっと足元照らすよ
夜明けへ導く光
君が愛しくて 君が愛しくて
立ち竦んでしまうよ
生まれたてのこの愛を
抱きしめて
Kimi no kuchibiru ga Kimi no yubisaki ga
Sotto ashimoto terasu yo
Yoake e michibiku hikari
Kimi ga itoshikute Kimi ga itoshikute
Tachisukundeshimau yo
Umareta te no kono ai wo
Dakishimete
Your lips... your fingertips...
And your footsteps softly shine,
A light leading to the morning.
Because you're so dear to me, because you're my beloved,
I am completely petrified.
This love that was born...
I will embrace it.
睫の先に広がる 色のない存在に
覚悟を決めた想いがそっと 伝わりゆく鼓動
モノクロの糸に絡まる その先の運命に
疲れたなら いつでもここで
すべてを忘れて おやすみ
Matsuge no saki ni hirogaru Iro no nai sonzai ni
Kakugo wo kimeta omoi ga sotto Tsutawariyuku kodou
MONOCHROME no ito ni karamaru Sono saki no unmei ni
Tsukareta nara Itsudemo koko de
Subete wo wasurete Oyasumi
A colourless existence spreads before the tips of my eyelashes.
I prepared myself, and my feelings are spoken through soft heartbeats,
Entwining monochrome threads into the fate that lies ahead.
If you're tired, I will always be here.
You can forget everything... and rest.*
君の足跡に 君の傷口に
やさし影がおちるよ
怖がる事はないから
こんなに切ない こんなに苦しい
“愛”というものの為に
どんなことからも君を
救い出すから
Kimi no ashiato ni Kimi no kizuguchi ni
Yasashi kage ga ochiru yo
Kowagaru koto wa nai kara
Konna ni setsunai Konna ni kurushii
"Ai" to iu mono no tame ni
Donna koto kara mo kimi wo
Sukuidasu kara
Your footprints... your wounds...
Gentle shadows fall into them
Because there's nothing we fear.
It's painful, and it's difficult, but
For the sake of a thing called "love"
No matter what, I will
Free you.
君の微笑みが 君の眼差しが
消えてしまわぬように
この手で守ってゆくよ
君が恋しくて 君が恋しくて
余計孤独になるよ
静かに溢れる想い
抱きしめて
Kimi no hohoemi ga Kimi no manazashi ga
Kieteshimawanu youni
Kono te de mamotteyuku yo
Kimi ga koishikute Kimi ga koishikute
Yokei kodoku ni naru yo
Shizukani afureru omoi
Dakishimete
Your smile... your gaze...
So that they don't fade away,
I will protect you.
I love you... I long for you.
This unnecessary loneliness becomes
Feelings that quietly overflow...
I will embrace them.
* "Oyasumi" is commonly known as "good night", but "yasumu" is also the verb for "to rest" (conjugating to "oyasumi(masu)" in the polite). It seemed to fit better to have the verb form here.
Thanks to Royal Lavender for allowing me to use her kanji and romaji renderings. :D And always, I beg to remind you that I am an amateur when it comes to translations, so if you know better, please kindly guide me.
~.oOOo.~
Monochrome
Hatano Wataru as Wagatsuma Shuichi/Master
Monochrome
Hatano Wataru as Wagatsuma Shuichi/Master
夜明けを待ちわびる鳥が 瞼を開いた時
ためらいながら見上げる空に 翼を広げて
モノクロな世界の中 刻まれた運命に
立ち向かう瞳は きっと闇さえ
切り裂くのだろう 確かに
Yoake wo machiwabiru tori ga Mabuta wo hiraita toki
Tamerai nagara miageru sora ni Tsubasa wo hirogete
MONOCHROME na sekai no naka Kizamareta unmei ni
Tachimukau me wa Kitto yami sae
Kirisaku no darou Tashikani
A bird, tired of waiting for the morning, opened its eyes
It haltingly raises its eyes to the sky and spreads its wings
Our fate is carved in this monochrome world
Without fail, even the darkness that oppresses my eyes
Will be cut away... Surely.
君の唇が 君の指先が
そっと足元照らすよ
夜明けへ導く光
君が愛しくて 君が愛しくて
立ち竦んでしまうよ
生まれたてのこの愛を
抱きしめて
Kimi no kuchibiru ga Kimi no yubisaki ga
Sotto ashimoto terasu yo
Yoake e michibiku hikari
Kimi ga itoshikute Kimi ga itoshikute
Tachisukundeshimau yo
Umareta te no kono ai wo
Dakishimete
Your lips... your fingertips...
And your footsteps softly shine,
A light leading to the morning.
Because you're so dear to me, because you're my beloved,
I am completely petrified.
This love that was born...
I will embrace it.
睫の先に広がる 色のない存在に
覚悟を決めた想いがそっと 伝わりゆく鼓動
モノクロの糸に絡まる その先の運命に
疲れたなら いつでもここで
すべてを忘れて おやすみ
Matsuge no saki ni hirogaru Iro no nai sonzai ni
Kakugo wo kimeta omoi ga sotto Tsutawariyuku kodou
MONOCHROME no ito ni karamaru Sono saki no unmei ni
Tsukareta nara Itsudemo koko de
Subete wo wasurete Oyasumi
A colourless existence spreads before the tips of my eyelashes.
I prepared myself, and my feelings are spoken through soft heartbeats,
Entwining monochrome threads into the fate that lies ahead.
If you're tired, I will always be here.
You can forget everything... and rest.*
君の足跡に 君の傷口に
やさし影がおちるよ
怖がる事はないから
こんなに切ない こんなに苦しい
“愛”というものの為に
どんなことからも君を
救い出すから
Kimi no ashiato ni Kimi no kizuguchi ni
Yasashi kage ga ochiru yo
Kowagaru koto wa nai kara
Konna ni setsunai Konna ni kurushii
"Ai" to iu mono no tame ni
Donna koto kara mo kimi wo
Sukuidasu kara
Your footprints... your wounds...
Gentle shadows fall into them
Because there's nothing we fear.
It's painful, and it's difficult, but
For the sake of a thing called "love"
No matter what, I will
Free you.
君の微笑みが 君の眼差しが
消えてしまわぬように
この手で守ってゆくよ
君が恋しくて 君が恋しくて
余計孤独になるよ
静かに溢れる想い
抱きしめて
Kimi no hohoemi ga Kimi no manazashi ga
Kieteshimawanu youni
Kono te de mamotteyuku yo
Kimi ga koishikute Kimi ga koishikute
Yokei kodoku ni naru yo
Shizukani afureru omoi
Dakishimete
Your smile... your gaze...
So that they don't fade away,
I will protect you.
I love you... I long for you.
This unnecessary loneliness becomes
Feelings that quietly overflow...
I will embrace them.
* "Oyasumi" is commonly known as "good night", but "yasumu" is also the verb for "to rest" (conjugating to "oyasumi(masu)" in the polite). It seemed to fit better to have the verb form here.
01 February, 2009
Monochrome Factor Mini Drama - The Shadow of Shirogane Tower, Pt. 1
This is cross-posted from MonoRyuukou-Subs. Since I did the work I feel like it's okay to post the translation here, too. :3 You can listen along as you read. Enjoy!
Kengo: Aya sure is persistent! Day after day, she comes around bothering us. I wish she would just give up.
Akira: Mm. She is the authority.
Kengo: You said it!
Someone: It's over!
Kengo: Huh? What's that?
Monochrome Factor Character Song CD Mini Drama: The Shadow of Shirogane Tower.
Episode 1 - Shadow of Dusk
(TL Note: "Shirogane" means "silver" or "platinum"; literally read, it is "White Gold")
Someone: Congratulations! Second place is a Cyclone Vacuum!
Kengo: Wow! It's my first time seeing something like this!
Akira: Eh.
Kengo: It sure looks cool. First place is a flat-screen liquid crystal television, third place is a portable Gamekey...
Akira: Gamekey?
Kengo: Ah, speaking of that, I think I got a note from neechan. How embarrassing. Where was it...
Akira: Is this it?
Kengo: Ah!
Akira: I swiped it from you.
Kengo: Uh... no, I... that's...
Akira: How brave. Such a thing would usually make a man upset, right?
Kengo: Y-yes...
Someone: Here you go, one round!
Akira: Anyway, I just need to aim for third place...
Someone: It's done! He did it! And the prize, a meal at a top-class French restaurant!
Kengo: Amazing! Akira, you're amazing!
...........
Kengo: Hey, it's a special invitation!
Akira. Eh.
Kengo: Um, "After making your way up the mountain, please stay for awhile in the white retreat, which was an embassy of the homeland in the Meiji Era, before continuing on to the restaurant..."
Akira: Tch.
Kengo: "Since it shines so beautifully in the moonlight, it has been named Shirogane Tower..."
Akira: Shirogane Tower?
Kengo: "... and has been transformed into a restaurant, as it is now, that is now highly thought of."
Akira: -sigh-
Kengo: "We are devoted to your satisfaction. For helping make us a success, we thank you for coming, and hope you enjoy your visit", it says.
Akira: -sigh-
Kengo: But, that was really cool, Akira! ...... What is this 'page' they're giving us?
Akira: -snort-
Kengo: Hey, come on, Akira!
Akira: Ah, shut up! Unless you're talking about the game, that is!
Kengo: What are we going to do about this?
Akira: About what?
Kengo: What you got from the lottery!
Akira: Wouldn't you like to go with your sister?
Kengo: But this is for you, Akira...
Akira: I'm not really interested.
Kengo: But, even so....
Akira: What now? If you want to go, just go.
Kengo: But we have to go at seven for it, right? That's the only requirement.
Akira: Oh.
Kengo: Oh, and they have a dress code, too! Amazing.
Akira: Then just go with your family.
Kengo: Um... but you see...
Akira: Hm?
Kengo: On this date, my parents are going to be on a luxury trip overseas.
Akira: Oh.
Kengo: So, I can't go with my family. You should come.
Akira: What?
Kengo: Since my family won't be around, won't you come with me to the restaurant?
Akira: I'll pass. French isn't really my thing.
Kengo: What? Then, what should I do?
Akira: How about Aya?
Kengo: Aya? Surely you don't mean that unreasonable prefect! I don't think French is her thing.
Akira: I see.
Kengo: Hmmm.... I got it!
Akira: Oh?
Kengo: We'll go!
Akira: With who?
Kengo: Akira, me, Kou-nii, and Shirogane-san!
Akira: Are you stupid?
Kengo: Eh?
Akira: Shirogane doesn't count. He's not human.
Kengo: O-oh... that's right... I'm sorry...
Akira: Guess you won't budge.
Kengo: Huh?
Akira: How about Master? I bet we can get him to come.
Kengo: Akira...
Akira: You call Kou-nii. I'll go see if Master will come.
Kengo: Akira! Thank you!!
Akira: Dorya!
Kengo: Guh...
Akira: Take this!
Kengo: OW!
Akira: Yes... at that time, we couldn't imagine it. The lesson we were about to learn from this free trip was only the beginning of the story. It was something that had to be seen to be believed...
P.S. Due to midterms, posting of episode screencaps has been put back a day or two. But you can enjoy the drama in its place. XP
Kengo: Aya sure is persistent! Day after day, she comes around bothering us. I wish she would just give up.
Akira: Mm. She is the authority.
Kengo: You said it!
Someone: It's over!
Kengo: Huh? What's that?
Monochrome Factor Character Song CD Mini Drama: The Shadow of Shirogane Tower.
Episode 1 - Shadow of Dusk
(TL Note: "Shirogane" means "silver" or "platinum"; literally read, it is "White Gold")
Someone: Congratulations! Second place is a Cyclone Vacuum!
Kengo: Wow! It's my first time seeing something like this!
Akira: Eh.
Kengo: It sure looks cool. First place is a flat-screen liquid crystal television, third place is a portable Gamekey...
Akira: Gamekey?
Kengo: Ah, speaking of that, I think I got a note from neechan. How embarrassing. Where was it...
Akira: Is this it?
Kengo: Ah!
Akira: I swiped it from you.
Kengo: Uh... no, I... that's...
Akira: How brave. Such a thing would usually make a man upset, right?
Kengo: Y-yes...
Someone: Here you go, one round!
Akira: Anyway, I just need to aim for third place...
Someone: It's done! He did it! And the prize, a meal at a top-class French restaurant!
Kengo: Amazing! Akira, you're amazing!
...........
Kengo: Hey, it's a special invitation!
Akira. Eh.
Kengo: Um, "After making your way up the mountain, please stay for awhile in the white retreat, which was an embassy of the homeland in the Meiji Era, before continuing on to the restaurant..."
Akira: Tch.
Kengo: "Since it shines so beautifully in the moonlight, it has been named Shirogane Tower..."
Akira: Shirogane Tower?
Kengo: "... and has been transformed into a restaurant, as it is now, that is now highly thought of."
Akira: -sigh-
Kengo: "We are devoted to your satisfaction. For helping make us a success, we thank you for coming, and hope you enjoy your visit", it says.
Akira: -sigh-
Kengo: But, that was really cool, Akira! ...... What is this 'page' they're giving us?
Akira: -snort-
Kengo: Hey, come on, Akira!
Akira: Ah, shut up! Unless you're talking about the game, that is!
Kengo: What are we going to do about this?
Akira: About what?
Kengo: What you got from the lottery!
Akira: Wouldn't you like to go with your sister?
Kengo: But this is for you, Akira...
Akira: I'm not really interested.
Kengo: But, even so....
Akira: What now? If you want to go, just go.
Kengo: But we have to go at seven for it, right? That's the only requirement.
Akira: Oh.
Kengo: Oh, and they have a dress code, too! Amazing.
Akira: Then just go with your family.
Kengo: Um... but you see...
Akira: Hm?
Kengo: On this date, my parents are going to be on a luxury trip overseas.
Akira: Oh.
Kengo: So, I can't go with my family. You should come.
Akira: What?
Kengo: Since my family won't be around, won't you come with me to the restaurant?
Akira: I'll pass. French isn't really my thing.
Kengo: What? Then, what should I do?
Akira: How about Aya?
Kengo: Aya? Surely you don't mean that unreasonable prefect! I don't think French is her thing.
Akira: I see.
Kengo: Hmmm.... I got it!
Akira: Oh?
Kengo: We'll go!
Akira: With who?
Kengo: Akira, me, Kou-nii, and Shirogane-san!
Akira: Are you stupid?
Kengo: Eh?
Akira: Shirogane doesn't count. He's not human.
Kengo: O-oh... that's right... I'm sorry...
Akira: Guess you won't budge.
Kengo: Huh?
Akira: How about Master? I bet we can get him to come.
Kengo: Akira...
Akira: You call Kou-nii. I'll go see if Master will come.
Kengo: Akira! Thank you!!
Akira: Dorya!
Kengo: Guh...
Akira: Take this!
Kengo: OW!
Akira: Yes... at that time, we couldn't imagine it. The lesson we were about to learn from this free trip was only the beginning of the story. It was something that had to be seen to be believed...
P.S. Due to midterms, posting of episode screencaps has been put back a day or two. But you can enjoy the drama in its place. XP
