﻿SCRIPT NAVIGATOR=脚本导航器
Confirmation message.=确认信息。
Select a script to play=选择要播放的脚本
YES=是
NO=否
CLOSE=关闭
Location=位置
Date=日期
Time=时间
Load=加载
Load Game=载入游戏
Delete Save Game=删除存档
Settings=设置
General Settings=通用设置
Enter your last name.=请输入您的姓氏。
Text Display Speed=文本显示速度
Auto-mode Text Speed=自动模式文本速度
Enter your first name.=请输入您的名字。
Skip Mode Setting=跳过模式设置
<i>Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt.</i> My phone shakes and vibrates next to me on the floor, creating the unsettling noise of plastic clattering against wood.=<i>嗡嗡嗡，嗡嗡嗡，嗡嗡嗡。</i> 我的手机在我身旁的地板上震动颤抖，发出塑料撞击木头的令人不安的噪音。
Everything=全部
Read Text=阅读文本
Master Volume=主音量
Voice Volume=语音音量
Text Preview=文本预览
I rush to grab the device, but it slips out of my grip more than once before I can properly grasp it.=我冲过去抓住那个设备，但在我能够正确握住它之前，它不止一次地从我手中滑落。
Music Volume=音乐音量
With one hand firmly holding my phone, I finally manage to shut the alarm off with the other, breathing a sigh of relief.=一只手牢牢握住手机，我终于用另一只手成功关掉了闹钟，松了一口气。
Effects Volume=音效音量
Although, admittedly, it may just be a yawn. Who can say for sure?=虽然，说实话，这可能只是个哈欠。谁能确定呢？
Game Settings=游戏设置
I set my phone on top of my makeshift bed—a couple of blankets spread across the floor, two pillows without their cases, and a single sheet to cover me—and stand up.=我把手机放在简易床上——几条铺在地板上的毯子，两个没有枕套的枕头，还有一条单薄的床单盖在我身上——然后站了起来。
Language=语言
My back and neck both ache, but the rest of my furniture should be here by tonight. Hopefully, this will only be a one-night affair.=我的背和脖子都很疼，但其余的家具应该今晚就会到了。希望这只是一晚上的事情。
English=英文
I take a quick but efficient ten-minute shower and then spray myself with copious amounts of antiperspirant, hoping it masks any dubious smells that may linger on my person.=我快速但高效地洗了十分钟淋浴，然后在身上喷了大量的止汗剂，希望它能掩盖可能残留在我身上的任何可疑气味。
Enable Explicit Content?=启用露骨内容？
As I walk back into the bedroom, my gaze shifts around the room until I locate my backpack in the far corner.=当我走回卧室时，我的目光在房间里扫视，直到在远处的角落里找到了我的背包。
Display Settings=显示设置
I walk over and pull out the clean, smart suit and fresh pair of underwear I brought along, pulling them on as swiftly but neatly as possible.=我走过去，拿出带来的干净、整洁的西装和全新的内裤，尽可能快速但整齐地穿上它们。
Fullscreen=全屏
Finally ready, I head out the front door and stumble out of the apartment complex.=终于准备好了，我走出前门，跌跌撞撞地离开了公寓大楼。
Window Mode=窗口模式
I take in a deep breath as I step out of the subway and onto the sidewalk. High above, the sun greets me with a warm welcome.=当我走出地铁站踏上人行道时，深深地吸了一口气。高高在上的太阳以温暖的迎接向我问候。
Resolution=分辨率
I can already tell that today will be my turning point.=我已经能感觉到，今天将是我人生的转折点。
2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz=2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz
Preview=预览
Farewell, months of ruthless job searching, fruitless interviews, and daily cold-calls to every employment office in the country.=告别那些无情的求职搜索、徒劳无功的面试，以及每天向全国各就业办公室打的冰冷电话。
Text reveal preview.=文本显示预览。
The streets of Akihabara, filled with bright colors and neon signs, are a sight to behold.=秋叶原的街道，充满了鲜艳的色彩和霓虹灯招牌，是一道令人叹为观止的风景。
Credits=制作人员
Game Director: Toffee\r San\nGame Producer: Jun\r\nProgrammer: Proxyz\r\nScriptwriter:\r ScarlettMoon\nLive2D Animator: chocojax\nUI Designer:\r Engels Fernandez\nCG Artist:\r kotsubanshoujo-tommy\nBackground Artist:\r ForD.N\nTrailer/Opening: \rPrimus \nBGM Creator: \rBrkn Hvn\nGraphics Designer: Riscent\n\r\n=游戏总监：Toffee San游戏制作人：Jun\n程序员：Proxyz\n剧本作家：ScarlettMoon\nLive2D动画师：chocojax\nUI设计师：Engels Fernandez\nCG艺术家：kotsubanshoujo-tommy\n背景艺术家：ForD.N\n预告片/开场：Primus\n背景音乐创作者：Brkn Hvn\n图形设计师：Riscent
That isn't to mention the huge billboard-style advertisements for manga and anime hung on all of the tall buildings. This <i>is</i> the otaku capital of Japan, after all.=更不用说那些挂在所有高楼上的巨大广告牌式的漫画和动画广告了。<i>毕竟</i>这是日本的御宅族圣地。
Disclaimer=免责声明
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.=本作品为虚构作品。名称、角色、商业、事件和事件均为作者想象的产物。与任何现实人物（无论在世与否）或实际事件的相似之处纯属巧合。
Kaduki Sena Scenes=角木星奏场景
Scenes=场景
Kaduki Sena=角木星奏
EXTERNAL SCRIPTS=外部脚本
RETURN=返回
Notification message.=通知消息。
SAVE=保存
LOAD=加载
BACKLOG=积压
SETTINGS=设置
MAIN MENU=主菜单
Play=开始
Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt. My phone shakes and vibrates next to me on the floor, creating the unsettling noise of plastic clattering against wood.=嗡，嗡，嗡。我的手机在我身旁的地板上震动，塑料撞击木头产生令人不安的噪音。
About=关于
Quit=退出
Free DLCs!=免费 DLC！
Get news on updates=获取更新资讯
and localizations!=和本地化！
Memory usage text=内存使用文本
Backlog\n=回溯
No.=否
Example=示例
Enter text...=输入文本...
SUBMIT=提交
Scene 1 - Bedroom=场景 1 - 卧室
Save=保存
Scene 1 - Akiba=场景 1 - 秋叶原
Save Game=保存游戏
Although it's somewhat intimidating to experience for the first time, from now on, this place will be my home.=虽然初次体验有些令人生畏，但从今以后，这个地方将成为我的家。
<i>Assuming my belongings safely arrive at my new apartment, anyway—but what's the chance that something actually gets lost?</i>=<i>当然，这是假设我的物品能安全抵达我的新公寓——不过东西真的会丢失的几率有多大呢？</i>
As I continue along, I pass rows of gigantic anime goods stores, custom-tailored cosplay shops, and hip high-fashion boutiques.=继续前行，我路过一排排巨大的动漫商品店、定制角色扮演服装店和时髦的高级时装精品店。
They certainly aren't the kinds of things you'd expect to find on some random street in Nagano or Nara, for example.=这些肯定不是你在长野或奈良的某条普通街道上能找到的东西。
Several minutes later, I come upon a block of restaurants and cafes that extends as far as the eye can see.=几分钟后，我来到了一片餐厅和咖啡馆区，它绵延至视线尽头。
It seems <i>just a little</i> bad for business, but it clearly works for the area, so I brush my apprehension aside and open my mind.=这看起来对生意<i>有那么一点点</i>不利,但显然这对这个地区有效,所以我抛开了顾虑,保持开放的心态。
Finally, I find my destination: a small cafe with beautiful decor covering its exterior. Above the entrance, a cute, brownish, wooden plaque reads 'Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe'.=终于,我找到了目的地:一家外观装饰精美的小咖啡馆。入口上方,一块可爱的棕色木牌写着'女孩!女孩!女孩!?咖啡馆'。
Despite spending years studying management in university, this was the single place of employment in Japan that would hire me after graduation.=尽管我在大学里花了数年时间学习管理学,但毕业后在日本只有这一个地方愿意雇用我。
In that sense, I can't possibly be more thankful for its existence. It's only an added bonus that it serves my favorite kind of snacks.=从这个意义上说,我无法更加感谢它的存在了。它还提供我最喜欢的小吃,这只是个额外的奖励。
That isn't to mention the huge billboard-style advertisements for manga and anime hung on all of the tall buildings. This is the otaku capital of Japan, after all.=更不用说所有高楼上悬挂的那些巨大广告牌式的漫画和动画广告了。毕竟,这里是日本的御宅族圣地。
It seems just a little bad for business, but it clearly works for the area, so I brush my apprehension aside and open my mind.=这看起来对生意有点不利,但显然这对这个地区很有效,所以我抛开了顾虑,保持开放的心态。
Of course, Akihabara is also the technology capital of Japan, but nowadays, that isn't exactly at the forefront of its tourism advertising. Oh, how the times change.=当然,秋叶原也是日本的科技之都,但如今,这并不完全是其旅游宣传的重点。唉,时代变了。
Assuming my belongings safely arrive at my new apartment, anyway—but what's the chance that something actually gets lost?=假设我的物品能安全到达我的新公寓——但是东西真的丢失的几率有多大呢?
As I move towards the door, a beautiful girl wearing a frilly maid costume steps in front of me, extending a printed advertisement in my direction with her gracefully thin wrists.=当我走向门口时,一位身着褶边女仆装的美丽女孩站到了我面前,她用优雅纤细的手腕向我递出一张印刷广告。
When our eyes meet, I instinctively scan her features.=当我们的目光相遇时,我本能地打量着她的面容。
Her large, round, violet eyes are decorated by long eyelashes that perfectly frame them, and her small, peach-colored lips pop out wonderfully against her porcelain skin.=她那双大而圆的紫罗兰色眼睛由长长的睫毛完美地装点着,小巧的桃色嘴唇在瓷白的肌肤衬托下显得格外动人。
Without a doubt, she's gorgeous—perhaps even the most attractive woman I've seen with my own two eyes.=毫无疑问,她美得惊人——也许是我亲眼所见过的最迷人的女性。
Hello, Master~! Might I interest you in checking out our little cafe? We will be sure to sate your appetite~!=你好,主人~!要不要来我们的小咖啡馆看看呢?我们一定会满足您的胃口哦~!
Beauty=美少女
That depends. Will you clean my house afterward?=这得看情况。之后你会帮我打扫房子吗?
I was just going there, actually.=其实我正打算去那里。
Only if you'll be serving me.=只有你来服务我的话才行。
Scene 1 - Cafe Exterior=场景 1 - 咖啡馆外观
My, my! What a demanding master you are~!=哎呀,哎呀!您还真是个要求很高的主人呢~!
Despite her harsh choice of words, the girl's smirk and tone of voice indicate that she's only having fun teasing me.=尽管她的用词严厉,但女孩的坏笑和语调表明她只是在愉快地戏弄我。
Hmm... I can't leave my post anytime soon, unfortunately. I will be handing out fliers until the evening.=嗯...很遗憾,我近期无法离开岗位。我要一直发传单到晚上。
Of course, I don't do this every day.=当然,我并不是每天都这么做。
Perhaps, for today, you can settle for being served by the other ladies, and if you enjoy our service, you can return another day to be served by me? Hehe~.=也许今天,你可以先接受其他女士的服务,如果你喜欢我们的服务,可以改天再来找我服务?嘿嘿~。
The way she subtly brushes the hair out of her face and slows her blinking, accentuating the length of her elegant eyelashes, is meticulously calculated.=她那微妙地拂开脸上发丝、放慢眨眼速度以强调她那优雅长睫毛的动作,都是经过精心计算的。
This woman is nothing less than a well-practiced master salesman; I can't help but respect her game. I almost feel bad about having to put a stop to her hussle.=这女人无疑是位经验丰富的销售大师;我不禁佩服她的手段。我几乎为不得不终止她的营销活动而感到遗憾。
If I were a real customer, I'd certainly be sold.=如果我是真正的顾客,我肯定会被说服的。
'A real customer'? My apologies. I don't understand what you mean, Master.='真正的顾客'?很抱歉,我不明白您的意思,主人。
Greet her politely.=礼貌地向她打招呼。
Greet her casually.=随意地向她打招呼。
r:"My name is(.{2,10}). From today forward, I'll be the manager at the Girls! Girls! Girls?! Cafe. I look forward to working together."=我的名字是$1。从今天开始,我将担任Girls! Girls! Girls?!Cafe的经理。期待与大家共事。
O-oh, my! I had no idea! I did hear about there being a new manager, but I wasn't told that you were arriving today.=哦-哦,天啊!我完全不知道!我确实听说有新经理要来,但没人告诉我您今天就到任了。
r:&quot;I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, (.{2,10})-san\. My name is Kaduki Sena\. Please, don't be afraid to come to me if you have any questions!&quot;=很高兴认识您,$1先生。我是角木星奏。如果您有任何问题,请随时来找我!
Option A=选项A
Of course, Akihabara is also the <i>technology</i> capital of Japan, but nowadays, that isn't exactly at the forefront of its tourism advertising. Oh, how the times change.=当然,秋叶原也是日本的<i>科技</i>中心,但如今,这一点并不完全是其旅游宣传的重点。唉,时代变迁啊。
I-I'm sorry, Master. We may be maids, but we don't offer a cleaning service...=对-对不起,主人。虽然我们是女仆,但我们并不提供清洁服务...
Th-that is, maid cafes are simply a form of cosplay cafe, not a dining-cleaning hybrid sort of business...=那-那个,女仆咖啡厅只是一种角色扮演咖啡厅,而不是餐饮和清洁服务的混合业务...
Err, once again, I apologize for any confusion, Master.=呃,再次向您道歉,给您带来困扰了,主人。
However, if you are looking for something to eat, or perhaps some heartwarming company, I am sure we can fulfill your needs satisfactorily~!=不过,如果您是在寻找美食,或者是一些温暖人心的陪伴,我相信我们一定能令您满意地实现这些需求~!
The girl's face lights with a radiant smile. I can't help but feel a bit guilty that she's taken my joke so seriously.=少女的脸上绽放出灿烂的笑容。看到她如此认真地对待我的玩笑,我不禁感到有些内疚。
Ah... I'm sorry. Maybe I shouldn't have said it with such a straight face, but I was only kidding.=啊...我很抱歉。也许我不该用这么严肃的表情说出来,但我只是在开玩笑而已。
Thank you, Kaduki-kun. I'll let you know.=谢谢你,角木君。有需要我会告诉你的。
My, there's no need to be so formal. Please, just call me Sena.=哎呀,没必要这么正式。请直接叫我星奏就好。
Sena-kun, it is.=那就叫星奏君吧。
Hehe~. Yes, I quite like the sound of that.=嘿嘿~。是的,我很喜欢这个主意。
Now, then. Why don't I show you inside?=那么,现在。我带你进去看看如何?
Is that okay? Don't you need to pass out fliers?=这样可以吗?你不需要去派发传单吗?
It will be fine! It's almost time for my break, anyway. Don't worry; I'm not trying to shirk my duties or anything sneaky like that.=没关系的!反正我马上就要休息了。别担心,我不是想偷懒或做什么偷偷摸摸的事情。
Alright. I'll take your word for it, Sena-kun.=好的。我相信你的话,星奏君。
Kaduki Sena—although I don't know much about her yet, I can tell that she's a force of nature.=角木星奏——虽然我对她还不太了解,但我能感觉到她是个充满活力的人。
She has the kind of unparalleled beauty that turns the heads of men and women alike, and every word she speaks seems almost perfectly calculated.=她拥有无与伦比的美貌,能让男女都为之侧目,而她说的每一个字似乎都经过了完美的计算。
If nothing else, this job is certainly a perfect fit for her.=如果不说别的,这份工作确实非常适合她。
Allow me to lead the way, then.=那就让我带路吧。
With a wink, Sena hops ahead of me and opens the door with a slight playful bow.=星奏眨了眨眼,蹦跳着走到我前面,然后略带俏皮地鞠了一躬,为我打开了门。
Thank you.=谢谢你。
As I enter the cafe, a rush of warm air brushes against me, and the light, delightful scent of fruit fills my nose.=当我走进咖啡厅,一股暖流拂过我的身体,水果那轻盈宜人的香气扑鼻而来。
Scene 1 - Cafe Interior=场景 1 - 咖啡厅内部
From a sensory standpoint, this cafe is already several steps above the rest.=从感官体验来说,这家咖啡店已经远超其他同类店铺。
Almost immediately, three heads turn towards me from their respective areas of the cafe, each beautiful in her own way.=几乎是立刻,三个头从咖啡店的不同区域转向了我,每一个都以她自己的方式展现着美丽。
The only one who approaches me, however, is the short girl with a tomboyish shock of blonde hair. The other two remain where they are, continuing to serve guests.=然而,只有那个留着男孩气短金发的矮个女孩朝我走来。另外两个人则留在原地,继续招待客人。
Tomboy=假小子
Hi. How can I help you today, Master?=你好。今天需要我为您做些什么,主人?
Before I can reply, Sena steps in front of me with a surprised half-smile, her long, dark hair fluttering past, contrasting her coworker's appearance.=还没等我回答,星奏就带着惊讶的微笑挡在了我面前,她飘过的乌黑长发与她同事的外表形成了鲜明的对比。
Oh, Ayase-san, this isn't a customer! No, no, no. This is our new manager.=哦,绫濑小姐,这位不是顾客!不,不,不。这是我们的新经理。
The girl named Ayase tilts her head to the side ever so slightly and observes me for a good few seconds. Finally, a realization rises behind her eyes.=名叫绫濑的女孩微微歪着头,仔细地观察了我好几秒钟。最终,她的眼中闪现出恍然大悟的神情。
Ayase Yuzu=绫濑柚子
I kinda remember hearing something 'bout that.=我好像记得听说过那件事。
What happened to the last guy again? Something 'bout not wanting to give a certain impression?=上一个人怎么了来着?好像是不想给人留下某种印象?
Too bad. He was kinda funny. I sorta liked 'im.=真可惜。他挺有趣的。我有点喜欢他。
Ayase-san... I never realized you felt that way... I am so sorry.=绫濑小姐...我从没意识到你有这种感受...我真的很抱歉。
No skin off my bones. I just thought it was hilarious to watch 'im squirm from a lil teasing, y'know?=无所谓啦。我只是觉得看他被小小的调戏弄得坐立不安的样子特别搞笑,你懂吧?
A-Ayase-san... Isn't that a little...?=啊-绫濑小姐...这样说是不是有点...
Let them continue.=让他们继续。
Maybe we should move on.=也许我们应该继续前进。
Squirming? Did you put bugs in his pants?=扭来扭去?你往他裤子里放虫子了?
Oh, what? Nanase-kun sure didn't seem to mind.=啊,什么?七濑君看起来根本不介意。
Perhaps not, but she was also complicit in your so-called 'teasing'...=也许不是,但她也是你所谓的'调戏'的共犯...
Gyahaha! Exactly. It was hella fun!=嘎哈哈!没错。那超级有趣的!
You truly should not say that... Jokes aside, that's very unladylike of you.=你真的不该那么说...玩笑归玩笑,这样太不像淑女了。
Pfft. It's fine. Ain't nobody asking me to serve 'em because I'm the picture of feminine charm. That's what they ask you or Hayasaka-kun for.=切。没关系啦。又没人因为我是女性魅力的典范而让我为他们服务。这种事情他们都会去找你或者早坂君。
Even so. Teasing your superior is... It is <i>unprofessional</i>.=即便如此。调戏你的上级是...<i>不专业的</i>行为。
Haa... You've always been uptight, haven't you, Sena-chan?=哈啊...你一直都这么严肃认真呢,星奏酱?
Sena's lips flip into a tight frown, her delicate eyebrows creasing. It's an adorable pout, to say the least.=星奏的嘴唇紧紧抿起,细致的眉毛微微皱起。这个表情至少可以说是一个十分可爱的撅嘴。
Ayase-san! Please!=绫濑小姐!求你了!
With a sigh, Ayase crosses her arms over her chest and shrugs.=绫濑叹了口气,双臂交叉在胸前,耸了耸肩。
Fine, fine. I'm sorry, 'kay?=好啦好啦。我道歉,行了吧?
I... just...=我...只是...
Never mind.=没关系。
Well, then. Perhaps we should continue on.=那么,我们应该继续前进了。
The floor is a tad busy today, so why don't the two of you head to the office while I speak with the others? I am sure it will cause less confusion this way.=今天楼层有点忙,所以你们两个为什么不先去办公室,而我去和其他人谈谈呢?我相信这样会减少混乱。
I have no objections.=我没有异议。
Since there aren't any real alternatives, I nod at Sena.=由于没有其他真正的选择,我向星奏点了点头。
With that, she begins to walk off but then abruptly turns around.=说完,她开始离开,但随后又突然转身。
Ah. Do you know where the office is?=啊。你知道办公室在哪里吗?
It's fine. I can show 'im where it is.=没关系。我可以带'他'去那里。
Oh, good idea. Thank you, Ayase-san.=哦,好主意。谢谢你,绫濑小姐。
As Sena heads onto the floor, Ayase motions for me to follow her down the little hallway near the kitchen.=当星奏前往大厅时,绫濑示意我跟着她走向厨房附近的小走廊。
Hehe. Don't mention it, Sena-chan~.=嘿嘿。不用客气,星奏酱~。
At the end of the hall, there's a door with a plaque that reads 'Manager's Office' above it.=在走廊尽头,有一扇门,门上方挂着一块写着'经理办公室'的牌子。
Ayase moves aside to allow me to stand in front of it, and I reach into my pocket to grab my key. A short moment later, the door is unlocked, and we step inside together.=绫濑让开身子,让我站在门前,我伸手到口袋里拿出钥匙。片刻之后,门被打开了,我们一起走了进去。
As a rush of dust hits my nostrils, I flick the light switch on. All in all, it's a nice office—a bit cramped, but it leaves nothing for want.=一阵灰尘扑鼻而来,我按下了电灯开关。总的来说,这是个不错的办公室——虽然有点狭小,但应有尽有。
There's even space to keep one's personal belongings stashed away.=这里甚至还有空间可以存放个人物品。
Ayase steps ahead of me and nudges herself into a corner by the side of the main desk, making herself comfortable by leaning against the wall.=绫濑走到我前面,挤进主桌旁边的一个角落,靠在墙上让自己舒适地站着。
I follow suit and take a seat at my desk, brushing the top layer of dust off the surface as I do so.=我也随之在我的办公桌前坐下,同时擦去桌面上的一层灰尘。
Sooo... you into this kinda thing?=所以...你对这种事情感兴趣吗?
Yes.=是的。
What kind of thing?=什么样的事情?
Are you?=你是吗?
I wouldn't be here if I wasn't, would I? Getting found out would be the end of my reputation, y'know?=如果我不感兴趣,我就不会在这里了,不是吗?被发现的话我的名誉就完蛋了,你知道的?
Brave or dumb? Hard to say, really.=勇敢还是愚蠢?真的很难说清楚。
But, well, I'm just livin' my truth. If this is <i>your</i> truth, good for you.=但是,嗯,我只是在活出我自己的真相。如果这是<i>你的</i>真相,那挺好的。
It just might be.=确实有可能。
That's certainly a good point. You must be pretty brave, then.=这确实是个好观点。那么你一定很勇敢了。
The way Ayase delicately raises her hand to her chin, folding her almost-unbefittingly long fingers into a loose fist, is adorable. It's practically the definition of 'gap moe'.=绫濑将手轻柔地抬到下巴,将她那几乎不相称的修长手指蜷成松散的拳头,这姿态非常可爱。这简直就是'反差萌'的最佳诠释。
Hehe~. I see.=呵呵~。我明白了。
The door clicks open. Sena walks in first, followed by two unfamiliar women, one with nape-length silver hair and piercing blue eyes.=门咔嗒一声打开了。星奏先走了进来,后面跟着两位陌生女性,其中一位有着及颈部的银发和锐利的蓝眼睛。
The other just a few inches shorter than the first, with lengthy lilac locks and twinkling eyes of a similar shade.=另一个人比第一个人只矮几英寸,拥有长长的淡紫色发丝和闪烁着相似色调的眼睛。
I see. I've gotta respect your honesty. You've really got balls, huh?=明白了。我不得不佩服你的诚实。你真有胆量啊,是吧?
The silver-haired girl undeniably gives off a commanding presence. Despite her casual demeanor, I can't take my eyes off of her.=那个银发少女毫无疑问散发着一种强大的气场。尽管她表现得很随意,但我无法将视线从她身上移开。
It's no surprise when she stands directly in front of my desk, her gaze meeting mine.=当她直接站在我的桌前,目光与我相遇时,我一点也不感到惊讶。
Hello. Sorry that I wasn't able to greet you before, but I was a little preoccupied. I'm sure you get it.=你好。抱歉之前没能和你打招呼,但我当时有点忙。我相信你能理解。
Commanding Girl=指挥官少女
Laugh it off.=一笑而过。
Smile and nod.=微笑着点头。
I give a friendly laugh, eliciting a smile from the woman as she places her hands on her hips.=我发出友善的笑声,引得那位女性微笑着将双手叉在腰间。
Scene 1 - Office=场景 1 - 办公室
Nanase Nagisa=七濑渚
I'm Nanase Nagisa. Nice to meet you, Mr. Manager; I can't wait to see what wonderful work you do for us. And I'm <i>sure</i> it will be <i>wonderful</i>~.=我是七濑渚。很高兴认识你,经理先生;我迫不及待想看看你为我们做出的精彩工作。而且我<i>确信</i>它会<i>非常精彩</i>哦~。
Oh, my. Don't put <i>too much</i> pressure on our brand-new manager, Nanase-kun. We don't want to scare him away before he has gotten to do a single task.=哎呀。别给我们全新上任的经理<i>太大</i>压力啊,七濑君。我们可不想在他还没完成一项任务之前就把他吓跑了。
Exactly. It's hard 'nough to find people willing to take a job at a place like this, y'know?=没错。要知道,在这种地方找到愿意来工作的人已经够难的了。
The girl standing in the far corner steps forward with an indiscernible expression, holding one hand with French-manicured nails over the other across her chest.=站在远处角落的女孩向前走了一步,表情难以捉摸,一只涂着法式美甲的手交叠着放在胸前。
Although all of these women are well-dressed, the small details that display an innate affection for aesthetics in this one's appearance truly make her stand out.=尽管这些女性都穿着得体,但这位女性在外表上那些展现出天生审美情趣的细节,真正让她脱颖而出。
Fashionista=时尚达人
Oh, come on. Don't make it sound like it's awful work or whatever. This is a great job. He should be happy to work with beauties like us, don't you think?=哦,拜托。别说得好像这是什么糟糕的工作之类的。这可是一份很棒的工作。他应该为能和我们这样的美女一起工作而感到高兴,你不觉得吗?
At least, if I were an unruly-looking man like him, I'd be pretty darn grateful.=至少,如果我是像他那样不修边幅的男人,我会相当感激的。
The girl's expression gradually turns to one of shock as I feel my features twist into a grimace. Around the room, there's an awkward peal of laughter.=当我感到自己的面部表情扭曲成痛苦的样子时,女孩的表情逐渐变成了惊愕。房间里响起一阵尴尬的笑声。
O-oops! I totally didn't mean it as an insult, I swear! I just meant...=啊-啊呀!我真的完全没有侮辱的意思,我发誓!我只是想说...
Before she can continue, Nanase takes a half-step closer to her and places a hand on her shoulder.=在她能继续说下去之前,七濑向她靠近了半步,将手放在了她的肩膀上。
Now, now, Kaede-chan. Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder.=好了好了,枫酱。美丽确实是在观赏者的眼中。
Well, until they're forced to acknowledge what's under our skirts, anyway. Hehehe~.=嗯,反正直到他们被迫承认我们裙子下面是什么为止。嘿嘿嘿~。
The mood easily settles down, everyone's shoulders resting in their usual position. I can't help but be thankful for Nanase.=气氛很快平静下来,大家的肩膀都恢复到了平常的姿态。我不禁对七濑心怀感激。
Or, at least, I am until she turns to me with a devilish grin that induces a full-body shiver.=或者说,至少我是这样想的,直到她转向我,露出一个令我全身发抖的魔鬼般笑容。
I suppose there's not much point in my asking since you've already been taken on by the higher-ups, but what do you think about <i>otokonoko</i> like us, Mr. Manager?=我想既然你已经被上层接纳了,我再问也没什么意义,但是经理先生,你对像我们这样的<i>伪娘</i>怎么看呢?
Are we cute enough for you? Or...?=我们对你来说够可爱吗?又或者...?
So cute I'd like to try one of your outfits on myself.=太可爱了,我都想亲自试穿一下你们的服装。
Heck yes!=太棒了!
No. I'm just kidding.=不,我只是开玩笑而已。
Yes...=是的...
I really hope you aren't serious, Mr. Manager. <i>Are</i> you...?=我真心希望你不是认真的,经理先生。你<i>是</i>认真的吗...?
Nanase's expression instantly twists with confusion, her arms crossing over her chest.=七濑的表情立刻因困惑而扭曲,双臂交叉在胸前。
Everyone in the room gives an awkward chuckle. Clearly, my attempt at a joke has gone completely wrong. Better luck next time.=房间里的每个人都尴尬地轻笑起来。显然,我尝试开的玩笑完全失败了。下次运气会更好吧。
Then again, it seems like you were getting nice and cozy with Sena-chan already. Hehe~.=不过,你看起来已经和星奏酱相处得很不错了嘛。嘿嘿~。
Why don't we start by hearing your introduction, Mr. Manager? And then maybe you can tell us something about yourself.=不如我们先听听您的自我介绍吧,经理先生?然后您也许可以告诉我们一些关于您自己的事情。
N-Nanase-kun, please! I-it's not like that!=不-七濑君,拜托!不-不是那样的!
Oh, it isn't? My bad.=哦,是吗?抱歉,我弄错了。
Wait. What's an <i>otokonoko</i>?=等等。什么是<i>伪娘</i>?
Although I'll be your new manager, I hope all of you can eventually consider me a friend—someone you can talk to when you're having a problem.=虽然我是你们的新经理,但我希望你们最终都能把我当作朋友——当你们遇到问题时可以倾诉的人。
Give a friendly introduction.=做一个友好的自我介绍。
Give a polite introduction.=做一个礼貌的自我介绍。
Haa... Sorry 'bout them, mister. Why don't you continue?=哈啊...抱歉他们这样,先生。您为什么不继续呢?
Let's get along, alright?=让我们好好相处,好吗?
As for something about myself, well... I only moved to Akihabara today, so I hope you'll share the names of your favorite restaurants and shops with me.=至于关于我自己的事情,嗯...我今天才搬到秋叶原,所以希望你们能告诉我你们最喜欢的餐厅和商店的名字。
Just today, huh? Wow. That's pretty impressive—moving all the way here to work at a cafe <i>like this</i>. You're a bit of a wild card.=就今天来的?哇。真是令人印象深刻——搬到这里来在<i>这样的</i>咖啡厅工作。你还真是个不按常理出牌的人。
The woman standing next to Nanase moves closer to the front of my desk, brushing her long hair out of her face as she does so.=站在七濑旁边的女性走近我的桌前,同时将她的长发从脸上拂开。
Hayasaka Kaede=早坂枫
r:"Great to meet you, (.+?)-san. I'm Hayasaka Kaede. Let's enjoy our time here together, okay~?"=很高兴认识你,$1先生。我是早坂枫。让我们一起享受在这里的时光,好吗~?
Uh-huh. Let's all work together for the sake of this cafe.=嗯哼。让我们为了这家咖啡厅一起努力吧。
Yes...!=是的...!
Now, then. We should probably get back on the floor, don't you think?=那么,现在。我们应该回到店面去了,你不觉得吗?
It'd be awful if all of our customers left while we were chatting it up in here. I'm sure Mr. Manager agrees.=如果我们在这里聊天的时候所有顾客都离开了,那就太糟糕了。我相信经理先生也会同意这一点。
Great! Time to get back to work, ladies!=太好了!女士们,是时候回去工作了!
Yes, I suppose you're right.=是的,我想你说得对。
Oh? You don't already have some sort of plan figured out? Shame, shame, Mr. Manager! Maybe you should've prepared a little more, huh?=哦?你还没想好什么计划吗?真遗憾,真遗憾,经理先生!也许你应该再多做些准备,是吧?
What should I do, Boss?=我该做什么,老板?
Is there anything I can help with?=有什么我能帮忙的吗?
Uh, what about me?=呃,那我呢?
(Remain quiet).=(保持沉默)。
Despite her playful tone of voice and expression, there's a certain disappointment hidden behind Nanase's eyes.=尽管她的语气和表情很俏皮,但七濑的眼神中隐藏着某种失望。
Even though we've only known each other a couple of minutes, our personalities are clashing.=虽然我们才认识几分钟,但我们的性格似乎有些冲突。
But, perhaps over time, that will change if I make an effort to get to know her better. For now, the best thing I can do is ensure that I don't make the situation any worse.=但是,随着时间推移,如果我努力去更好地了解她,情况或许会有所改变。现在,我能做的最好的事就是确保不让情况变得更糟。
Well, no. I wasn't given many details on the job before or after I was hired, quite honestly. So, I've been playing it by ear up until now.=说实话,没有。不管是在雇用我之前还是之后,我都没有得到太多关于这份工作的细节。所以到现在为止,我一直都是在随机应变。
I do hope that each of you, as my subordinates, will support me as I come up with a proper plan of action for this cafe.=作为我的下属,我希望你们每个人都能在我为这家咖啡馆制定适当的行动计划时给予我支持。
I, of course, would like all of us to succeed <i>together</i>.=我,当然希望我们所有人能<i>一起</i>成功。
My, what a chivalrous thing to say!=哎呀,真是骑士风度的发言!
Sena-kun... Thank you.=星奏君...谢谢你。
Haa... Are you two done flirting? There are masters waiting to be served, you know.=哈啊...你们两个调情完了吗?外面有客人等着被服务呢,你们知道的。
Yeah. No offense but I'd like to get out of this stuffy room as soon as possible. It's going to give me a breakout.=是的。无意冒犯,但我想尽快离开这个闷热的房间。再待下去我的皮肤都要出问题了。
r:"I must admit, I am charmed, (.+?)-san. I will help you however I can."=不得不承认,我被你迷住了,$1先生。我会尽我所能帮助你。
r:"(.+?)-san, why don't you shadow us for today? That is probably the easiest solution to this dilemma."=$1先生,今天为什么不跟着我们见习一下呢?这可能是解决这个困境最简单的方法。
We will show you how we service our clients, and you will get a better understanding of the cafe's inner-workings in exchange.=我们会向你展示我们如何服务客人,作为交换,你将更好地了解这家咖啡馆的内部运作。
That's a fantastic idea, Sena-kun.=这是个绝妙的主意,星奏君。
Hehe~! I'm glad you think so!=嘻嘻~!我很高兴你这么想!
I ain't got a problem with that. I'm up for it.=我对此没有意见。我愿意试试。
Ask to shadow Sena.=请求跟随星奏学习。
Ask to shadow Hayasaka.=请求跟随早坂学习。
Ask to shadow Ayase.=请求跟随绫濑学习。
Ask to shadow Nanase.=请求跟随七濑学习。
Hehe~. I must agree. I do quite love these dresses!=嘻嘻~。我必须同意。我确实非常喜欢这些连衣裙!
Well, someone has amazing taste! I can't blame you for feeling that way. Not at all.=哇,有人品味真不错!我完全能理解你这种感受。一点都不奇怪。
Now, now, ladies. We can talk about fashion another time. For now, we have customers waiting for us, don't we?=好了好了,女士们。我们可以改天再讨论时尚话题。现在,我们有顾客在等着我们,不是吗?
So, you wanna follow me around? I'm fine with that as long as you don't cause any trouble for me.=所以,你想跟着我?只要你不给我添麻烦,我没意见。
That might be a problem. As it happens, 'Trouble' is my middle name.=这可能是个问题。碰巧的是,'麻烦'就是我的中间名。
Oh, God. You <i>didn't</i> just say that. What are you, an old man?=天啊,你<i>不会</i>真这么说了吧。你怎么像个老头子一样?
I-I hope not... I'm not ready to grow grey hairs.=我-我希望不会...我还没准备好长出白头发。
Haa... That's a mood.=哈啊...真有同感。
Come along, then, Mr. Manager. That's enough horsing around for one millennium.=好了,跟我来吧,经理先生。这一千年的胡闹也该到此为止了。
Haha! When you say it like that, you make 'im sound like your pet.=哈哈!你这么说的话,听起来他就像是你养的宠物一样。
My pet, hmm? We'll see about that.=你的宠物,是吗?走着瞧吧。
I do consider myself to have better taste, though. I like to be... <i>selective</i> with my pets.=不过,我确实认为自己有更好的品味。我喜欢对宠物保持...<i>挑剔</i>的态度。
Nagicchi, that's not a very funny joke.=七濑,你这个玩笑一点都不好笑。
It's as Hayasaka-san says. We don't want to scare our new manager away on his first day, do we?=正如早坂小姐所说。我们可不想在经理的第一天就把他吓跑,对吧?
Fine, fine. I'll tone it down... for the time being.=好吧,好吧。我会收敛一点的...暂时来说。
In any case, I'm not exactly making the best impression, am I?=无论如何,我给人留下的印象并不怎么好,是吧?
Nanase flips her hair out of her face with a pouty sigh before batting her eyelashes in my direction. For as fake as it appears, I'm admittedly charmed.=七濑叹了口气,噘着嘴将头发从脸上拨开,然后朝我的方向眨了眨眼睛。尽管这动作看起来很做作,但我不得不承认,我被她迷住了。
I'll be taking care of you today, Mr. Manager. Let's try to get along, shall we?=今天由我来照顾您,经理先生。让我们好好相处,好吗?
The platinum blonde holds out a hand to me, bowing ever so slightly as she does so. With all eyes on me, I don't hesitate to take her hand in mine.=那位白金金发的女子向我伸出手,同时微微鞠躬。在众人的目光注视下,我毫不犹豫地握住了她的手。
With that, the five of us shuffle towards the door with me at the very rear. Everyone is eager to get a breath of fresh air at this point.=说完,我们五个人向门口移动,我走在最后面。此时,所有人都渴望呼吸一口新鲜空气。
Yes. Let's get along, Nanase-kun.=是的。让我们好好相处吧,七濑君。
Once we're on the floor, everyone splits up. Kaduki heads back outside with her stack of fliers while Ayase and Hayasaka move to either side of the cafe proper.=一到楼层,大家就各自散开了。角木星奏拿着一叠传单回到外面,而绫濑和早坂则分别移动到咖啡店的两侧。
I follow Nanase behind the counter.=我跟随七濑来到柜台后面。
I instantly notice that the display case is full of wonderful pastries, baked goods, and even some sandwiches in a refrigerated section, accompanied by bottled drinks of all varieties.=我立刻注意到展示柜里摆满了美味的糕点、烘焙食品,甚至在冷藏区还有一些三明治,旁边还配有各种瓶装饮料。
On top of the counter, there's a cash register that's so vintage in style that one might suspect it to be just for show, even though there's a debit card processor plugged into it.=柜台上有一台收银机,它的风格非常复古,以至于人们可能会怀疑它只是用来展示的,尽管它连接着一个借记卡处理器。
No matter how you look at it, this is undoubtedly a cafe. Despite the unconventional choice of employees, it has all of the necessary fixings.=无论从哪个角度看,这毫无疑问是一家咖啡店。尽管员工的选择不太寻常,但它拥有所有必要的设施。
It's almost too normal—there's nothing about the place that immediately makes you think, 'Wow! What a cafe!'=这里几乎太过普通了——没有任何东西能让你立刻想到,'哇!好棒的咖啡店!'
All of a sudden, Nanase hops in front of me, smiling.=突然,七濑跳到我面前,面带微笑。
Hey, Mr. Manager. You seem to be thinking pretty hard. What's on your mind?=嘿,经理先生。你看起来在深思熟虑呢。在想什么?
The cafe.=咖啡店。
It's a secret.=这是个秘密。
You are.=就是你。
She plants her arms firmly on her hips, twisting her lips downwards.=她双手叉腰,嘴角向下撇去。
Is that all? Booooring~.=就这些?好~无~聊~啊。
Well, never mind that for now. We have a master to serve. Keep your eyes peeled; you're about to witness a pro at work.=好吧,暂时不管那些了。我们有主人要服务。睁大眼睛看好了;你马上就要见识一个专业人士的工作了。
As Nanase speaks, she directs me to turn around. A smiling customer is approaching the counter with their bill.=七濑说话时,示意我转身。一位面带微笑的顾客正拿着账单走向柜台。
The blue-eyed girl effortlessly shifts stances, her posture becoming indescribably adorable in a flash.=蓝眼睛的女孩轻松地变换姿势,瞬间摆出一个难以形容的可爱姿态。
What can I help you with today, Master?=今天有什么可以为您效劳的,主人?
Even the pitch of her voice has become cuter. Watching Nanase work her magic feels much like watching a stage play.=甚至她的声音音调也变得更加可爱了。看着七濑施展她的魔法,感觉很像在观赏一场舞台剧。
Customer=顾客
I'd like to pay for my meal.=我想结账。
Of course, Master. Allow me to serve you.=当然,主人。请允许我为您服务。
Nanase takes the bill from the man's hand, her fingers brushing against his in the process. His cheeks go bright red, but Nanase only giggles and grins.=七濑从那位男士手中接过账单,她的手指在过程中轻轻擦过他的手。他的脸颊变得通红,而七濑只是咯咯笑着,露出灿烂的笑容。
She reads the total off to him, and they quickly sort out the payment.=她向他报出总金额,他们很快完成了支付。
Thankfully, since I worked at a convenience store when I was younger, I'm already familiar with how to work a register, but I do pay close attention, just in case.=幸好,由于我年轻时曾在便利店工作过,我已经熟悉如何操作收银机,但我还是非常专注地观察,以防万一。
Thank you for allowing me to serve you, Master! Please come again~!=感谢您允许我为您服务,主人!请再次光临~!
Nanase bows as the man begins to walk away.=七濑在那位男士开始离开时鞠了一躬。
I will definitely be back...!=我一定会再来的...!
Once he's left through the doors, she stands back up.=一旦他走出门外,她便重新站了起来。
What do you think?=你觉得怎么样?
Again and again, I watch as Nanase sends each customer away with a big smile and a thick sheet of blush, whether they're male or, occasionally, female.=一次又一次,我看着七濑让每位顾客都带着灿烂的笑容和满脸的红晕离开,无论是男性还是偶尔光顾的女性。
Hehe~. As expected.=嘿嘿~。不出所料。
Great work. That's all I can say, honestly.=干得好。说实话,我只能这么评价了。
Clearly, this is a practiced talent of hers, and it deserves my respect.=显然,这是她经过练习的才能,值得我尊敬。
Even when things seem as if they're about to go awry, this woman skillfully reels the situation in before it can escalate.=即使在事情看起来即将出错的时候,这位女性也能巧妙地在局势升级前将情况掌控住。
By the time Nanase's lunch break comes around, I can't help but wonder why <i>she</i> isn't the manager here. If no one else, she <i>must</i> be qualified.=到了七濑的午休时间,我不禁想知道为什么<i>她</i>不是这里的经理。如果说有谁有资格,那<i>一定</i>是她。
Well, then. I'm going to grab something to eat. Meet back here in fifteen minutes?=好吧,那么。我去弄点吃的。十五分钟后在这里见面?
Alright. Enjoy your meal.=好的。享用你的午餐吧。
Mhm.=嗯。
Unsure what else to do and not wanting to bother anyone else in the midst of their work, I head to my office to look over the files there.=不确定该做什么好,也不想在大家工作时打扰别人,我便回到了自己的办公室查看那里的文件。
I fall against the chair of my newly-appointed office, heaving a sigh. All of the day's exhaustion suddenly crushes my shoulders like a tidal wave.=我跌坐在新分配办公室的椅子上,长叹一口气。一整天的疲惫感突然像潮水般压在我的肩膀上。
Somehow, even my muscles have become sore. As it turns out, learning on the job is quite stressful.=不知怎的,连我的肌肉都变得酸痛了。事实证明,在工作中学习是相当有压力的。
Of course, it doesn't help that I've never been the type who's perfectly sociable—getting to know four people in a single day is surely a feat.=当然,我从来就不是那种特别善于社交的人——在一天之内认识四个人对我来说确实是一项壮举。
Before I can fully relax, however, the door creaks open a sliver. A pair of gemlike eyes meet mine.=然而,就在我完全放松之前,门缝微微打开了。一双宝石般的眼睛与我的目光相遇。
Nanase's head slips through the doorway, and she gives me a smirk that sends a chill down my spine.=七濑的头从门缝中探了进来,她给了我一个令我脊背发凉的冷笑。
I hope you won't be slacking off on us <i>too much</i>, Mr. Manager. Since this is your first day, I'll be lenient. Just don't forget that this cafe is our treasured haven.=希望你不会<i>太过</i>偷懒,经理先生。既然这是你的第一天,我会宽容一些。只是别忘了,这家咖啡店是我们珍贵的避风港。
If you do something to ruin the atmosphere, well...=如果你做了什么破坏氛围的事情,那么...
In the gap between sentences, the slender woman slips into the room, resting her back against the door.=趁着话语间隙,那位纤瘦的女人溜进了房间,背靠在门上。
In a single swift movement, she grabs the hem of her apron and lifts it just above her waist.=她一个敏捷的动作,抓住围裙的下摆,将它掀到了腰部以上。
No matter how hard I try, I can't peel my eyes away from the hypnotizing pitch-blackness of her undergarments.=不管我多么努力,我都无法将视线从她那令人着迷的漆黑色内衣上移开。
Rather, the distinct distortion in the fabric that clears any doubts I had about what may or may not be under Nanase's skirt.=确切地说,是那布料上明显的轮廓扭曲,消除了我对七濑裙下可能存在或不存在之物的所有疑虑。
I won't be afraid to punish you a little. Got it? Hehe~.=我不会害怕稍微惩罚你一下的。明白了吗?嘿嘿~
With that, she drops her apron and once again steps into the hallway, leaving only part of her visage visible to me.=说完,她放下围裙,再次走进走廊,只留下一部分面容对我可见。
You hear about people putting up metaphorical walls between themselves and others, but she's showing it quite literally—and proudly, nonetheless.=你听说过人们在自己和他人之间筑起比喻意义上的墙,但她却相当直接地展示出来了——而且,毫不掩饰地自豪着。
All I can do is gulp and respond with a small nod of my head.=我只能咽了咽口水,微微点头回应。
The way this woman is holding my gaze is absolutely mesmerizing; it feels as if every molecule of my being is at her command in this moment.=这个女人注视着我的方式绝对令人着迷;此刻感觉我存在的每一个分子都在她的掌控之下。
Then, as if everything's fine, Nanase giggles and closes the door behind her. It's almost as if she was never there, to begin with.=然后,七濑咯咯笑着关上了身后的门,仿佛一切都很正常。几乎就像她从一开始就不曾出现过一样。
What in the world have I gotten myself into...?=我到底卷入了什么麻烦中...?
After months of searching for a job, the stars have aligned, and I find myself in a veritable paradise.=经过数月的求职,星星终于排列成了吉相,我发现自己身处一个名副其实的天堂。
r:"(.+)—newly employed at the Girls! Girls! Girls?! Cafe as the replacement manager."=$1—刚被雇佣为Girls! Girls!Girls?! 咖啡店的新任经理。
From now on, I'll be surrounded by the most beautiful crossdressers Akihabara has to offer. Can a man ask for more?=从现在起,我将被秋叶原最美的伪娘们环绕。一个男人还能要求更多吗?
The end of the day. Somehow, I'd made it through my first day. After that flash from Nanase, everything just kind of passed in a blur.=一天结束了。不知怎的,我挺过了我的第一天。在七濑那一闪而过的举动之后,接下来的一切就像是在朦胧中度过的。
I vaguely remember someone stopping by to ask me questions. I don't remember what I said, or if I'd been helpful, only that it happened.=我隐约记得有人来问过我问题。我不记得我说了什么,或者我是否有帮上忙,只记得这件事发生过。
The barrage of information I'd absorbed today was overwhelming. Like being out of shape and on a treadmill at top speed, I did nothing but slide backwards. No way to catch up.=今天接收的信息量让我不堪重负。就像一个体能不佳的人在全速运转的跑步机上,我只是不断地向后滑。根本无法追赶上。
That flash though. My brain keeps going back to it. Nanase lifted her skirt and there <i>it</i> was.=不过那一瞬间的画面。我的大脑一直回想着它。七濑掀起她的裙子,然后<i>那个</i>就这样出现了。
Before the day had started, I'd gone back and forth on a number of scenarios with how the day might play out. <i>That</i> was not one of them. I took a job at a maid cafe, not an AV studio.=在这一天开始之前,我已经反复思考了各种可能发生的情景。<i>那种事</i>绝对不在我的预想之中。我是来女仆咖啡厅工作的,不是来成人影片工作室的。
I figured there could be some perverted, manga-style misunderstanding that'd put me on awkward terms.=我原以为可能会发生一些变态的、漫画风格的误会,让我处于尴尬的境地。
The classic, tripping on nothing and landing in someone's groin comes to mind.=经典的'无缘无故绊倒然后脸朝下砸在别人裆部'的场景浮现在脑海中。
In the worst-case scenario, the day would end with me losing my job before I even accomplished anything.=在最坏的情况下,这一天会以我失去工作而告终,甚至还没来得及完成任何事情。
Either way, here we are. As for how I feel about it, well...=无论如何,我们现在就在这里。至于我对此的感受,嗯...
I can't stop laughing.=我笑得停不下来。
It was pretty hot.=那真是太辣了。
I didn't like it.=我不喜欢那样。
I don't know...=我不知道...
Every time the memory pops into my head, I giggle uncontrollably. It's so ridiculous and silly that I just can't help it. What is this, an anime?=每当这段记忆浮现在脑海中,我就会忍不住咯咯笑。这太荒谬太滑稽了,我根本控制不住自己。这是什么情况,动画片吗?
On my first day at the job, a job I've worked damn hard to get a hold of for the past few years, I get sexually harassed by one of my underlings.=在我工作的第一天,一份我这几年来拼命努力才得到的工作,我竟然被我的一个下属性骚扰了。
A nagging itch in the back of my head wants me to be worried about this. But I can't.=脑海深处有个挥之不去的担忧感。但我无法顾及。
The situation is far too absurd. What are the odds of this happening to me? Does life just see me as one big ant hill waiting to be squished?=这种情况太荒谬了。这种事发生在我身上的几率有多大?生活是不是就把我当成一个等着被踩扁的蚁丘?
I let out a sigh. Well, no use in sitting here. I better get out and see what state the cafe is in. Getting out of my chair, I head out of the office to see what I'm missing.=我叹了口气。好吧,坐在这里没什么用。我最好出去看看咖啡店现在是什么状态。我从椅子上站起来,走出办公室去看看我错过了什么。
I'm shocked by the sight of the empty cafe. Rationally, it makes sense since I haven't heard any racket through the wall in a while.=看到空荡荡的咖啡店,我很震惊。理性地想,这是有道理的,因为我已经有一段时间没有听到墙壁那边传来任何喧闹声了。
Still, I had assumed that one of the employees would at least report to me before they all left.=不过,我本以为至少会有一名员工在他们全都离开前向我汇报一下。
In the end, I suppose it's my own inexperience that has led to this awkward situation. At the very least, I'm relieved to see that the girls tidied up the cafe before taking off.=最终,我想是我自己的经验不足导致了这种尴尬局面。不过至少,看到那些女孩们在离开前收拾好了咖啡店,我感到些许安慰。
...And then, I notice the note left for me on top of the checkout counter, written neatly on stationery adorned with cupcakes and other pastries.=...然后,我注意到收银台上留给我的一张便条,整齐地写在装饰着纸杯蛋糕和其他糕点图案的信纸上。
r:""Dear (.+?)-san,"="亲爱的$1-san,
I apologize for leaving without saying anything. When I peeked into your office, you seemed worried about something.=我很抱歉没打招呼就离开了。当我偷看你的办公室时,你似乎在为什么事情担忧。
I did not want to disturb you, and asked the others to do the same. If that was wrong, I do apologize and will take responsibility.=我不想打扰你,也请其他人保持一样。如果这样做错了,我真诚道歉并愿意承担责任。
Don't worry about cleaning the place up. I took care of closing duties before leaving, and have locked up the cafe with the spare key.=别担心清理这里。我离开前已经处理好了关店事宜,并用备用钥匙锁好了咖啡店。
I'll make sure and return it to the staff room tomorrow.=我一定会在明天把它归还到员工休息室。
Trust Sena's judgment.=相信星奏的判断。
Double-check everything.=再次检查所有事项。
The last thing I want to do is take the word of someone I barely know, especially with something so important. This is my first day here, and I don't want to mess things up and get fired.=我最不想做的事就是相信一个几乎不认识的人的话,尤其是在这么重要的事情上。这是我在这里的第一天,我不想搞砸了然后被解雇。
Sincerely, Kaduki Sena"=此致,角木星奏"
Starting with the dining area, I give the place a thorough inspection.=从餐厅区域开始,我对这个地方进行了彻底的检查。
There's no mess on the floor, and the tables have been cleared and cleaned. Even behind the checkout counter looks spotless.=地板上没有任何杂物,桌子都已经清理干净了。甚至收银台后面看起来也一尘不染。
I move on to the kitchen.=我继续前往厨房。
All of the equipment is turned off and ready for tomorrow.=所有设备都已关闭,为明天做好了准备。
Even the bathrooms have been mopped and wiped down. More accurately, they've been cleaned far better than if I'd done it myself.=就连浴室也被拖洗擦拭过了。更准确地说,它们被打扫得比我自己做的还要干净得多。
Kaduki Sena sure is a dedicated employee; I should remember to thank her tomorrow.=角木星奏确实是个尽职尽责的员工;我应该记得明天感谢她。
With everything accounted for, I lock up my office and head out the front door, giving one last tug on the front door to make sure it's locked.=确认一切妥当后,我锁好办公室,走向前门,最后拉了一下门把手以确保它已经锁好。
This has been one hell of a first day.=这真是难以置信的第一天。
My mind is filled with such a flurry of thoughts that it's difficult to pick out one thing, in particular, that has happened. <i>Other than the obvious choice, that is.</i>=我的脑海中充斥着如此纷乱的思绪,很难特别挑出一件发生的事情。<i>当然,除了那个显而易见的选择。</i>
At least the scenery is nice.=至少风景很不错。
I'm halfway home when I feel my cell phone buzz in my pocket. I consider ignoring it and checking for a voicemail or text message later, but my curiosity gets the better of me.=我走到半路时,口袋里的手机震动起来。我考虑忽略它,稍后再查看语音留言或短信,但好奇心战胜了我。
I haven't exactly had this phone very long. Who'd be calling me?=我这部手机还没用多久。会是谁打来的呢?
When I do pull the phone out, I'm glad I chose to take the call. It's the owner of the cafe.=当我掏出手机时,我很庆幸自己选择接听这个电话。是咖啡店的老板。
That took long enough.=真是等了够久的。
Owner=店主
Crack a joke.=开个玩笑。
Don't say anything.=什么也不说。
I'm sorry.=对不起。
I'm sorry. I should've expected a call from you on my first day.=对不起。我应该预料到你会在我第一天工作时打电话来的。
That's alright. It was probably a busy day anyway.=没关系。反正可能是很忙的一天。
I wasn't sure if I'd get a hold of you tonight or not.=我不确定今晚能不能联系上你。
First off. How was your first day? Getting settled in?=首先,你第一天工作怎么样?适应得如何?
Although the question is innocent enough, there's something about his tone that seems off, but I can't quite put my finger on it.=虽然这个问题看起来很单纯,但他的语气中有些异样,我说不出具体是什么感觉。
Maybe it's just me, though. I haven't spoken to the owner much before today.=也许只是我多心了。今天之前我和店主交谈并不多。
Well, it was certainly an interesting day on the job. I have a lot to learn, but I can handle it.=嗯,工作的第一天确实很有趣。我有很多东西要学,但我能应付得来。
I don't particularly want to go into detail about the day's events. I'm not sure how'd he take it, or if he'd even believe me. Better to keep the answer vague and generic.=我不太想详细讲述今天发生的事情。我不确定他会怎么反应,或者他是否会相信我。最好还是保持回答模糊和笼统。
That's good to hear. I'm sure it's overwhelming at first, but with a little time, I'm sure you'll do just fine.=很高兴听到这个。我相信刚开始可能会有些不知所措,但只要给点时间,我相信你会做得很好的。
Well, I wish I could say the only reason I called was to ask about your day.=唉,我希望我打电话来只是为了问候你今天过得怎么样。
But, unfortunately, it isn't. There's something else I wanted to talk to you about.=但很遗憾,事情并非如此。我还有其他事情想和你谈谈。
A certain tension tends to hang in the air when one knows something bad is coming, similar to the tension that I'm now sensing. Like the quiet before the storm.=当一个人知道不好的事情即将发生时,空气中往往会弥漫着某种紧张感,就像我现在感受到的紧张一样。如同暴风雨前的宁静。
There's nothing I can really do about it though. I just have to nod my head, say "yes sir" and take the punishment as it comes.=不过我也真的无能为力。我只能点头,说"是的,先生",然后接受即将到来的惩罚。
r:"There's no way to sugar-coat this, (.+?)-san. Best to just rip off the bandage."=没办法委婉地说这件事,$1先生。还是直接开门见山吧。
If he was a doctor, I'm sure the news would involve me, an incurable disease, and a short walk to my grave.=如果他是个医生,我敢肯定他的消息会涉及我本人、一种不治之症,以及我即将走向坟墓的短暂旅程。
The cafe is failing. We're talking up to our necks in debt. Hit the iceberg and she's sinking fast.=咖啡店正在倒闭。我们已经负债累累。就像撞上了冰山,这艘船正在迅速下沉。
And you know what? I have a lot riding on this cafe. My children's education, for one.=你知道吗?我在这家咖啡店上投入了很多。首先是我孩子们的教育费用。
So... we're in trouble?=所以...我们遇到麻烦了?
I'm assuming this is where I come in.=我猜这就是我该出场的时候了。
Now you're catching on.=现在你开始明白了。
I didn't think my stomach could drop any lower, but here we are. If this situation gets any worse, I'm pretty sure a portal to Hell is going to open in my abdomen.=我原以为我的胃已经沉到谷底了,但现在看来还能更糟。如果情况继续恶化,我敢肯定我的腹部会直接开启一道通往地狱的传送门。
Trouble was about five stops ago. We're in deep shit territory now. If Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe is going to stay open, something needs to change. And quick.=麻烦早在五站之前就已经过去了。我们现在是处于深陷困境的境地。如果'女孩!女孩!女孩!?咖啡店'想要继续营业,就必须有所改变。而且要快。
Not only that, but after dropping an atom bomb of bad news onto my head, he expects me to clean it all up!=不仅如此,在往我头上扔了一颗坏消息原子弹后,他还指望我来收拾这烂摊子!
Are you serious?=你是认真的吗?
So I'm the scapegoat?=所以我是替罪羊?
<i>sigh</i> Basically, you're the only one that would take the job.=<i>叹气</i>基本上,你是唯一愿意接受这份工作的人。
I wasted a lot of time looking for someone.=我浪费了很多时间寻找一个人。
I didn't tell you about the situation, because if I did, you'd have turned it down.=我没告诉你实际情况,是因为如果说了,你肯定会拒绝这份工作。
Not many people want a failed business to stain their resume.=没有多少人希望在自己的简历上留下经营失败的污点。
Hey. I played dirty cause I had to. Besides, what are you complaining about? You're in a cafe with a bunch of cute maids. Be a little thankful.=嘿。我之所以玩阴的是因为我别无选择。再说了,你在抱怨什么?你正在一家满是可爱女仆的咖啡店里。你应该心存感激才对。
Uh, yeah. I'm one of those people too!=呃,是啊。我也是那样的人!
Thankful? Why, this piece of garbage offers me a "promising job with endless opportunities" and what do I get? A business that's got a foot already in the grave.=感激?哼,这个混蛋给我提供了一份"前途无量、机会无限的工作",结果我得到了什么?一家已经半只脚踏进坟墓的破店。
Look at it this way. I need someone to fix things up for me. You need a job because no one wants to hire an inexperienced college grad as a manager.=换个角度想想。我需要有人来帮我解决问题。而你需要一份工作,因为没人愿意雇佣一个没经验的大学毕业生做经理。
It's a win-win situation. You get experience and a paycheck. I get to keep my business open. A symbiotic relationship if you will.=这是双赢的局面。你获得经验和薪水。我能保住我的生意。如果你愿意,这就是一种共生关系。
A <i>symbiotic relationship?</i> Doesn't he mean a parasitic relationship? Just what kind of experience am I supposed to gather if I'm back on the street in three months?=<i>共生关系?</i>他不是指寄生关系吗?如果三个月后我就得重回街头,我又能积累什么经验?
Pretty sure there's a law against hiring under false pretenses.=我很确定有法律禁止以虚假借口雇人。
What about the boys? If you keep the job, keep it for them. They're a good bunch.=那些男孩子们呢?如果你要保住这份工作,就为了他们保住它吧。他们是一群好孩子。
It'd be a shame if they had to be fired.=如果他们被解雇了,那真是太遗憾了。
Alright, alright.=好吧,好吧。
I suppose I'm overreacting just a little. After all, I've yet to even see the financials of the cafe.=我想我反应有点过度了。毕竟,我还没有看过咖啡店的财务状况。
I suppose I can't just abandon them.=我想我不能就这样抛弃他们。
That's the spirit. You've got this.=就是这种精神。你一定能行的。
Maybe there's just a mismanaged budget I need to clear up. And people do have a tendency to exaggerate the negatives.=也许只是预算管理不当,我需要理清一下。而且人们总是倾向于夸大负面情况。
If I'm being hired, then clearly there's some money in the cafe. I'm not working for free after all. Not the highest paying job, but again, I'm getting something.=既然我被雇佣了,那么咖啡店显然还是有一些资金的。毕竟我不是在无偿工作。虽然不是薪水最高的工作,但我总归是能得到一些报酬的。
Even if this cafe is failing, I should take this as an opportunity. Over the years, I've had so many false starts.=即使这家咖啡店正在衰败,我也应该把这当作一个机会。这些年来,我有过太多的虎头蛇尾。
Whether it was writing novels or starting relationships, I never kept my head in the game long enough for anything to really last. I'd always pull out and move on to something else.=无论是写小说还是开始一段关系,我从未能全心投入足够长的时间让任何事情真正持久。我总是半途而废,转向其他事物。
My parents see me as a failure. My teachers too. I don't want to be known as a failure though.=我的父母把我视为失败者。我的老师们也是。但我不想被人认为是个失败者。
I don't want to keep picking up hopes and dreams, only to toss them aside like yesterday's trash. With this, maybe I can find success.=我不想再不断拾起希望和梦想,却又像丢弃昨日垃圾一样将它们抛弃。通过这次机会,也许我能找到成功。
You know what? You're right.=你知道吗?你说得对。
I've got this. I'm not going to let you down.=我能行的。我不会让你失望的。
That's what I like to hear. I like that go-getter attitude.=我喜欢听到这样的话。我喜欢这种积极进取的态度。
You'll do just fine with that cafe. And if you don't, I'll come after you myself.=你会把那家咖啡店经营得很好的。如果你做不到,我会亲自来找你算账。
Good luck!=祝你好运!
The line disconnects and I'm left staring at my phone. I'd just built myself up to do this, and he ends the call like that? This day has been one blessing after another hasn't it?=电话断了,我呆呆地盯着手机。我刚刚才鼓起勇气准备好做这件事,他就这样结束了通话?今天真是一个接一个的
Oh well. I meant what I said. I can't turn back now. I'll figure things out, one way or another.=算了。我说出口的话不会收回。现在我无法回头了。不管怎样,我都会想办法解决的。
It's funny how a simple thing like a phone call can get your adrenaline pumping. My fight or flight instinct is in full swing, and I'm ready to run a marathon.=真有趣,一个简单的电话竟然能让你肾上腺素飙升。我的战斗或逃跑本能完全被激活了,感觉现在能跑一场马拉松。
As if my first day wasn't crazy enough, now I've got the weight of the company on my shoulders. <i>Great.</i>=好像我的第一天还不够疯狂似的,现在我肩上又背负了整个公司的重担。<i>太棒了。</i>
The walk back home seems to pass with the blink of an eye. Before I know it, I'm inside my brand-new apartment.=回家的路程仿佛一眨眼就过去了。还没反应过来,我已经站在我的全新公寓里了。
Yet somehow, my feet dragged me right up to the front door. I can't really complain about that.=不知怎的,我的双脚还是把我拖到了前门。对此我真的不能抱怨什么。
It's one hell of a miracle I even managed to find this place in the dark. I don't know the address. I'm not that familiar with the area.=在黑暗中我能找到这个地方简直是个奇迹。我不知道地址。我对这个区域也不太熟悉。
With how the day had progressed, I half expected to stumble into a yakuza hideout or something.=按照今天的发展走向,我都半信半疑自己会不小心闯入某个黑道组织的据点之类的地方。
Now that I'm back though, I can at least relax and...=不过既然我已经回来了,至少可以放松一下然后...
Ow! What the hell?=啊!搞什么鬼?
Shoes off, I slam my little toe into a cardboard box that was slid up against one of the walls.=我刚脱下鞋子,就一脚撞到了靠墙放着的纸箱上,小脚趾被狠狠地磕了一下。
The sudden impact throws me off balance, and I land hard on my ass against the wood flooring.=突然的撞击让我失去了平衡,我重重地摔在木地板上,屁股着地。
Ah, damnit!=啊,该死的!
The throbbing of my little toe combined with my aching back from the fall really caps off the day.=脚趾的抽痛加上摔倒后背部的疼痛,为这一天画上了完美的句号。
I sit long enough engulfed in pain to consider burning the house down in revenge.=我在痛苦中坐了很久,甚至考虑放火烧掉这房子来报复。
Fortunately, calmer minds prevail and my super villain fantasies are tempered with both the need to eat and sleep.=幸运的是,理智占了上风,我的超级反派幻想被吃饭和睡觉的需求所缓和了。
After all, if every person acted on their emotional whims, Japan would be on fire and the world population would hit zero by dawn.=毕竟,如果每个人都按照情绪冲动行事,日本早就烧成灰烬,世界人口在黎明前就会归零。
Some might not mind that outcome, but I happen to quite like being alive.=有些人可能不介意那样的结局,但我恰好很喜欢活着的感觉。
After tending to my wounds, I scan through some reviews of local takeout places. Picking a highly reviewed company, I order my food and plop down to wait.=处理好我的伤势后,我浏览了一些当地外卖店的评价。选择了一家评价很高的店铺,下单后就坐下来等待。
For the hell of it, I scan through some of the lower rated places, just to see what's up with them, and to kill time.=随便玩玩,我浏览了一些评分较低的地方,只是想看看它们有什么问题,顺便打发时间。
Honestly, some of these other places look pretty good. Maybe I'll even risk ordering from them at some point.=老实说,这些其他地方有些看起来还不错。也许某天我会冒险从那里点餐试试。
But as fun as it is to play Russian Roulette with my dinner, I'm glad I went with the five star meal.=不过,虽然像俄罗斯轮盘赌一样拿晚餐冒险很有趣,但我很庆幸自己选择了五星级的餐食。
After all, I don't want to spend the rest of my evening sweltering in a tiny bathroom, praying that Belph*or from P*rsona comes to free me from my misery.=毕竟,我可不想在这个闷热狭小的浴室里度过整个晚上,祈祷P*rsona里的贝尔芬格*尔来把我从痛苦中解救出来。
As I wait, I realize I didn't actually accomplish much today. I can't help but feel guilty over it.=在等待的过程中,我意识到今天我其实没做成什么事情。我不禁为此感到内疚。
I'm not sure what I should've expected, but I more or less let the other staff at the cafe run the show. <i>Tomorrow is another day.</i> I think that's how the saying goes.=我不确定自己应该期待什么,但我或多或少让咖啡店的其他员工负责了今天的运营。<i>明天又是崭新的一天。</i>我想\n这句话就是这个意思。
I'll have to try harder and play a bit of catch-up.=我得更加努力,赶上一点进度才行。
What feels like an eternity later (but is actually only about 15 minutes when I check my phone), my food arrives. I regret not putting on an anime to watch.=感觉像是过了一个世纪(但实际上当我查看手机时才过了约15分钟),我的食物终于送到了。我有点后悔没有打开一部动漫来\n看。
Funny how slow time crawls by when waiting for something. Especially while I'm hungry, the short 15 minute wait feels like it drags on for half the night.=有趣的是,当你在等待某事时,时间总是爬行得如此缓慢。尤其是当我饿着肚子时,短短15分钟的等待感觉像是熬过了半个夜\n晚。
I dig into the meal like a starving wolf. Only then do I realize how hungry I'd been. Little time passes and I'm nearly finished with what I ordered.=我像一只饿狼般狼吞虎咽地吃起了这顿饭。直到此刻我才意识到自己有多饿。没过多久,我点的食物就快吃完了。
At least if I would've put on an anime, I could have passed the time with something. Eventually though, the doorbell rings and I have the hot meal in my hands.=至少如果我当时打开动漫看的话,我还能用点什么来打发时间。不过最终,门铃响了,我终于拿到了热腾腾的餐食。
Hey, as long as the food tastes good and fills me up, that's all that matters. This isn't about pleasure. It's about sustenance.=嘿,只要食物好吃能填饱肚子,那就足够了。这不是为了享受。这是为了果腹。
I finish the meal maybe too quickly, and my stomach turns. A sharp pain screams at me, and I wince. Belph*gor may still become my muse atop the porcelain throne.=我或许吃得太快了,肚子开始翻腾。一阵剧痛让我不禁皱眉。贝尔芬格*尔可能还是会成为我在瓷王座上的灵感缪斯。
Fortunately, the gut calms down as I toss aside the empty container. <i>Easy, boy.</i> I close my eyes and lean back to further relieve my angry stomach.=幸运的是,当我扔掉空容器时,肠胃平静了下来。<i>放松,小伙子。</i>我闭上眼睛向后靠,进一步缓解我那愤怒的胃\n。
Scene 2 - Bedroom=场景 2 - 卧室
Ah! What the...=啊!这是什么...
Just below my shoulder blades, my back hits the sharp corner of a cardboard box.=我的背部肩胛骨下方撞上了一个纸箱的锐利边角。
Oh for the love of ...=哦天哪...
I say to no one in particular. It's not like the box jumped out of hiding just to poke me. Still, the sharp prick reminds me of just how much unpacking I have yet to do.=我对着空气自言自语。又不是说这个箱子特意从藏身之处跳出来戳我。不过,这尖锐的刺痛提醒了我还有多少东西等着我拆箱整\n理。
Boxes lay scattered all over the apartment. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear they were multiplying. Did I really have this much stuff?=公寓里到处散落着纸箱。如果我不是很清楚的话,我会发誓它们在自我繁殖。我真的有这么多东西吗?
As much as I'd like to delay the inevitable game of: "unpack this, put away that," I should probably start on things now.=虽然我很想推迟这场不可避免的
In the current state, I'll be curling up in the corner for sleep, and beds tend to be far more comfortable without a colony of cardboard occupying them.=照现在这种状态,我只能蜷缩在角落里睡觉了,而床本来应该更舒适的,如果没有一堆纸箱占据着它们的话。
Fortunately, the gut calms down as I toss aside the empty container. Easy, boy. I close my eyes and lean back to further relieve my angry stomach.=幸运的是,当我扔掉空容器时,肠胃平静了下来。放松,小伙子。我闭上眼睛向后靠,进一步缓解我那愤怒的胃。
I'm not sure what I should've expected, but I more or less let the other staff at the cafe run the show. Tomorrow is another day. I think that's how the saying goes.=我不确定我应该期待什么,但我或多或少让咖啡店的其他员工负责运营。明天又是新的一天。我想这句话就是这个意思。
Once my meal is settled, I grab the box cutters and get to work.=一旦我的饭菜消化得差不多了,我拿起美工刀开始干活。
The desire to lay back and laze about is overpowering. Especially after a busy day, I'd love for nothing more than to just crash for the night.=想要躺下来懒洋洋地休息的欲望无比强烈。尤其是在忙碌的一天之后,我最想做的就是直接倒头睡觉。
It takes all my energy to sift away through the debris of the move. Box after box. Shelf after shelf. Things slowly get unpacked and put away.=整理搬家后的杂物耗尽了我所有的精力。一个箱子接一个箱子,一个架子接一个架子,东西被慢慢地拆箱并收拾好。
I'm making good progress. Not every box is filled to the brim with stuff.=我进展不错。并不是每个箱子都塞得满满当当的。
Some boxes are only half full due to awkwardly shaped items and heavier pieces that, with any more weight, might cause the cardboard to give out.=有些箱子只装了一半,因为里面放了形状奇怪的物品和较重的东西,如果再多放一点重量,纸箱可能就会散架。
Grabbing another one off the stack, I slice open the packing tape and peer inside. <i>Clothes.</i> Alright. Bedroom it is.=从堆叠的箱子中拿起另一个,我割开包装胶带往里面看。<i>衣服。</i>好的,该去卧室了。
Wait.=等一下。
Those are clothes, alright. Bras. Panties. Spats. Those are indeed clothes, but they are definitely not <i>my</i> clothes.=那确实是衣服没错。胸罩。内裤。紧身短裤。这些的确是衣服,但它们绝对不是<i>我的</i>衣服。
Whose are these?=这些是谁的?
I sift through the box, looking for any hint of something that I might recognize.=我翻找着箱子,寻找任何我可能认识的东西的线索。
Instead, I find more women's underwear, nylon leggings, and a variety of feminine "massagers" of the slightly dubious variety.=相反,我发现了更多女性内衣、尼龙打底裤,以及各种略显可疑的女性"按摩器"。
Now I won't rule out the entirely plausible possibility that I bought these during one of my drunken online escapades.=我不能完全排除这种可能性,也许是我在某次醉酒后的网购狂欢中买下了这些东西。
There's been more than a few deliveries over the years that left both me and the delivery man scratching our heads as to what I'd just signed for.=这些年来,我收到过不少让我和送货员都挠头不解的包裹,完全不知道我刚签收的到底是什么东西。
That being said, this box is stuffed full with crap I don't recognize. Not one single solitary item looks to be mine.=话虽如此,这个箱子里塞满了我不认识的垃圾。没有一件物品看起来是我的。
Letting out a sigh, I fold the flaps of the box closed. This isn't the result of some drunken stupor.=叹了口气,我把箱子的盖子合上。这不是什么醉酒后的糊涂事。
No. This is obviously a mistake. Somehow, I don't know how, the moving company accidentally mixed up someone else's boxes with my own.=不。这显然是个错误。不知怎么的,搬家公司不小心把别人的箱子和我的混在了一起。
Who knows, the other person may have ended up with some of my stuff.=谁知道呢,对方可能也收到了我的一些东西。
I don't mind either way.=我不介意哪种方式。
This is kind of hot.=这有点火辣。
This is uncomfortable.=这让人感到不舒服。
Okay, let's be honest. Who wouldn't want to stumble across a treasure trove of personal effects like these?=好吧,说实话。谁不想偶然发现这样一堆私人物品宝藏呢?
Having the bras and panties to go through is one thing, but some of the <i>devices</i> in that box, well, that's just the icing on the cake here. Talk about hot!=翻看内衣和内裤已经够刺激的了,但是那个箱子里的一些<i>设备</i>,哇,那简直是锦上添花。太火辣了!
As much as I'd love to drag that treasure chest of loot back out, it's still someone's else's belongings. I've had my fun. Better leave it at that.=尽管我很想再把那个宝藏箱拖出来,但那毕竟是别人的私人物品。我已经玩够了。还是到此为止吧。
Considering that someone else could be going through equally (well, almost equally) embarrassing belongings of mine, I'd like karma to be on my side with this one.=考虑到可能有人正在翻看我同样(好吧,几乎同样)令人尴尬的私人物品,我希望在这件事上因果报应能站在我这边。
Setting the box aside, I make note to contact the moving company later and get things sorted out. Then calling it a night, I head off to bed.=我把箱子放到一边,记下待会儿联系搬家公司解决这个问题。然后结束今天的一天,我去睡觉了。
I wake up and find myself in a strange bed, in a room I don't recognize. <i>Where the hell am I?</i> Brushing the sleep from my eyes, the drowsy stupor I'd woken into is rubbed away.=我醒来时发现自己躺在一张陌生的床上,身处一个我不认识的房间。<i>我到底在哪里?</i>揉了揉眼睛,睡醒时的朦胧\n困意逐渐消散。
Sitting up, I take another look around. Everything comes back to me. <i>Oh yeah. Akihabara.</i>=坐起身来,我再次环顾四周。一切记忆涌上心头。<i>哦对了。秋叶原。</i>
My arms are a little weak and sore from all the unpacking last night. Good thing it's not any worse today, though.=我的手臂因为昨晚的拆箱整理感到有些无力和酸痛。不过还好今天没有变得更糟。
I can't exactly skip out on my second day of being a cafe manager. While it is tempting to cut and run (while the running's good), I need to give this place a chance.=我不能在当咖啡店经理的第二天就逃之夭夭。虽然趁早脱身(趁现在还有机会)很诱人,但我需要给这个地方一个机会。
Picking myself up from the bed, I slide into the bathroom and prepare for the day.=我从床上爬起来,溜进浴室准备开始新的一天。
More importantly, I need to give myself a chance.=更重要的是,我需要给自己一个机会。
I arrive at the cafe before anyone else. The quietness is calming, but it's also confusing. What's a manager supposed to do if he has no one to manage?=我比其他人都早到了咖啡店。这种安静令人平静,但也让人感到困惑。如果一个经理没有人可管,他该做些什么呢?
The only thing that comes to mind is that ominous conversation I'd had with the owner. It doesn't exactly inspire confidence knowing that this place is in the hole.=我唯一想到的就是和店主之前那次不祥的谈话。知道这个地方已经陷入困境,实在让人提不起信心。
I can't give up before I've started though. <i>Whatever it takes, I'll keep this place from closing down.</i>=不过,我还没开始就放弃可不行。<i>无论付出什么代价,我都要阻止这个地方关门。</i>
Since I already know the main floor is clean, I head into my office and skim through all the paperwork waiting for me. Hopefully, it won't be too long for the others to show up.=既然我已经知道主楼层很干净,我便走进我的办公室,浏览着等待我处理的所有文件。希望其他人不会来得太晚。
Eventually, I hear the sounds of the door chime as someone enters the cafe.=最终,我听到门铃响起,有人进入了咖啡店。
Sena looks adorable as always, although it's surprising just how good she looks in even her casual clothes.=星奏看起来一如既往地可爱,不过令人惊讶的是,她即使穿着休闲服装也如此好看。
It must be that feminine charm of hers. I bet Sena could wear almost anything and she'd make it work.=一定是她那女性魅力的缘故。我敢打赌,无论穿什么,星奏都能穿出效果。
r:"Ah, (.+?)-san! Good morning. I'm glad  to see you here so early."=啊,$1先生!早上好。很高兴看到您这么早就来了。
Did you find the note I left?=你找到我留下的纸条了吗?
I was just feeling a little out of it.=我只是感觉有点恍惚。
You looked a little pale yesterday, so I didn't want to disturb you. Are you feeling better?=你昨天看起来脸色有点苍白,所以我不想打扰你。你感觉好些了吗?
I'm fine. Thank you for asking.=我没事。谢谢你的关心。
Haha... No, it was nothing. Don't worry about it.=哈哈...不,没什么。别担心。
In any case, please let me know if you need anything. I'm always happy to help.=无论如何,如果您需要什么,请随时告诉我。我很乐意帮忙。
I see... Well, I am glad you're not sick.=这样啊...嗯,我很高兴你没有生病。
Before I can respond, Nanase and Hayasaka walk through the door, drawing both of our attention. Seeing Nanase in her casual clothes is a bit jarring.=还没等我回应,七濑和早坂就走进了门,吸引了我们两人的注意力。看到七濑穿着休闲服装有点让人不适应。
I guess I didn't know what kind of fashion sense she'd have, but seeing the denim shorts and cat ear hat, it all suits her.=我想我之前并不知道她会有什么样的时尚品味,但看到她穿着牛仔短裤和戴着猫耳帽,这一切都很适合她。
Hayasaka, on the other hand... I honestly shouldn't be so surprised that she dresses the way she does outside of work, but it still catches me off guard.=另一方面,早坂...说实话,我不应该对她在工作之外的穿着方式如此惊讶,但这仍然让我措手不及。
Of course, that skirt and crop top fit her to a tee.=当然,那条裙子和露脐上衣简直是为她量身定做的。
Good morning, guys!=早上好,各位!
Good morning.=早上好。
Hmm... So, Mr. Manager and Sena-kun were alone in the cafe? How romantic.=嗯...所以,店长和星奏君单独在咖啡店里?真浪漫啊。
Nanase laughs, but Hayasaka just sighs. It seems like this is normal behavior for her, and I'm <i>not exactly surprised</i> after yesterday.=七濑笑了起来,但早坂只是叹了口气。看来这对她来说是正常行为,而在昨天之后,我<i>并不感到特别惊讶</i>。
Sena steps forward with a pout, placing her hands on her hips in reprimand.=星奏撅着嘴向前一步,双手叉腰表示责备。
Now, now, Nanase-kun. You know those types of jokes aren't appropriate for the workplace. Especially when one of the people you are joking about is our new boss.=好了好了,七濑君。你知道这类玩笑在工作场所是不恰当的。尤其是当你开玩笑的对象之一是我们的新老板时。
You don't want to make our manager uncomfortable, do you?=你不会想让我们的店长感到不自在吧?
And what if I do?=那又怎样?
Sena's grimace deepens. Hayasaka quickly steps between the two combatants before things escalate any further.=星奏的表情更加难看了。早坂迅速站到两个对峙者之间,防止事态进一步恶化。
Keep watching.=继续观察。
Intervene.=介入。
Oh, please. Can we not do this so early in the morning? I still have brain fog, and if you start a big argument, I'll just get worse.=拜托,能不能别一大早就这样?我的脑子还是迷糊的,如果你们开始大吵大闹,我只会变得更糟糕。
Mimicking Hayasaka's actions, I step between Nanase and Sena. Each of the girls turns their gaze to me, listening carefully.=模仿着早坂的动作,我站到了七濑和星奏之间。两个女孩都将目光转向我,仔细聆听。
Well, it could be worse. At least the cafe hasn't turned into a cock-fighting arena. Haha.=好吧,情况还可以更糟。至少咖啡店没有变成斗鸡场。哈哈。
I reel from the maids' judging gazes. The narrowed eyes, the crossed arms. They're not exactly hiding the fact that my joke fell flat. Actually, they look kind of pissed.=我在女仆们审视的目光下退缩了。眯起的眼睛,交叉的手臂。她们完全没有掩饰我的笑话有多糟糕。实际上,她们看起来有点生\n气。
Are you... serious right now?=你现在是...认真的吗?
Scene 3 - Cafe Interior=场景 3 - 咖啡店内部
r:"(.+?)-san... That is rather crude..."=$1先生...这有点粗鲁了...
Well, I'm not bothered either way. I'm too old to be embarrassed by seeing things like this.=嗯,反正我不在意。我已经过了会因看到这种事情而感到尴尬的年纪了。
Besides, I'm sure the owner is disturbed enough, knowing that someone might be rifling around their private possessions. I'll just bring it back to the moving company later.=况且,我相信店主已经够烦心的了,知道有人可能在翻动他们的私人物品。我稍后会把它送回搬家公司的。
For now, I think I'll call it a day. There's been more than enough excitement for one person to deal with. I need a shower, and I need some sleep.=现在,我想我该结束这一天了。对一个人来说已经有太多刺激的事情要处理了。我需要洗个澡,然后好好睡一觉。
I agree with Hayasaka-san. Although I doubt any harm was meant, that sort of joke isn't appropriate. Let's keep the humor for after-hours, alright?=我同意早坂小姐的看法。虽然我认为你并没有恶意,但那种玩笑并不合适。让我们把这类幽默留到下班后吧,好吗?
Jokes aren't funny if no one's laughing, anyway.=如果没有人笑,那玩笑就一点都不好笑了。
As Nanase breaks away from the group, Ayase barrels through the door, covered in a thin layer of sweat.=七濑离开了团队,绫濑满头大汗地冲进了门。
Unlike the others, Ayase is dressed in a more typical, casual style of dress. It actually reminds me of what I see some joggers wearing.=与其他人不同,绫濑穿着更加普通、休闲的服装。这实际上让我想起了一些慢跑者的装扮。
Haa... Alright. Fine. Have it your way.=哈啊...好吧。行。随你的意思吧。
Top that off with some sweat, and I can guess how Ayase likes to spend her mornings.=再加上一身汗水,我大概能猜到绫濑喜欢如何度过她的早晨了。
Whew, that was a good jog! Morning!=呼,真是跑得痛快!早上好!
As Ayase speaks, she looks around and takes notice of the atmosphere. Everyone gives her an awkward stare.=当绫濑说话时,她环顾四周注意到了气氛。所有人都尴尬地盯着她。
Uhh... Is it just me, or are things feeling a bit tense?=呃...是只有我这么觉得,还是这气氛有点紧张?
You know what? Never mind. Forget I asked.=算了吧?别在意。当我没问过。
With that, she continues onwards to the dressing rooms, along with the other three.=说完,她便和其他三人一起继续前往更衣室。
Looking through the financial documents, I can't even begin to comprehend how this cafe is still afloat.=查看这些财务文件,我简直无法理解这家咖啡店是如何维持经营的。
With the expenses this place is dealing with, we're practically hemorrhaging money. The most glaring one is the fact that each of the girls works a full shift every single day.=按照这里的开支情况,我们基本上是在血本无归地亏损。最明显的问题是每个女孩每天都要工作一整班。
I understand needing a full crew on the weekends, but every weekday? I can't imagine the place being that busy.=我理解周末需要全员上班,但每个工作日也这样?我无法想象店里会有那么忙。
It's a blatant case of poor management. Perhaps when the cafe first opened, it made sense to have four maids on hand. That tends to be the trend with new businesses.=这明显是管理不善的案例。也许咖啡店刚开业时,安排四名女仆待命是合理的。这通常是新企业的趋势。
It's shiny and new, so people are attracted to it. Once the "shiny" wears off, things slow down.=它闪亮又新颖,所以人们被吸引过来。一旦"新鲜感"消失,事情就会慢下来。
Apparently, no one ever thought to consider that. Our net income is a net negative right now. We're <i>paying</i> to keep this cafe open. No wonder the owner is in such a mood.=显然,从来没有人想过要考虑这一点。我们现在的净收入是负数。我们是在<i>付钱</i>来维持这家咖啡店的运营。难怪\n店主情绪这么差。
I'm actually impressed that no one ever looked at these income versus expenses reports and thought, "Hmm... we're digging a hole for ourselves. Maybe we should do something."=说实话,我很惊讶居然没有人看过这些收入与支出报表并想过,"嗯...我们正在给自己挖坑。也许我们应该采取一些措施。\n"
Why would you let things get this bad?=你为什么会让事情变得这么糟糕?
I have to calm down. As much as I'd like to drop the hammer on this little mess, thinking things over and coming up with a plan would be the <i>smarter</i> first step here.=我得冷静下来。虽然我很想立刻对这一团糟下狠手,但先思考一下并制定计划才是更<i>明智</i>的第一步。
The last thing I need to do is make things worse.=我最不想做的就是让事情变得更糟。
I grab my laptop and head into the dining area, seating myself at a table far away from the rest of the customers.=我拿起笔记本电脑走进餐厅区域,在远离其他顾客的一张桌子旁坐下。
I'd like to get a new impression of the girls, watching them as a third-party. Looking in from the outside.=我想重新了解这些女孩,以第三方的视角观察她们。从外部角度看进去。
Watch Ayase.=观察绫濑。
Watch Nanase.=观察七濑。
Watch Hayasaka.=观察早坂。
Watch Sena.=观察星奏。
Nanase finishes ringing up a customer's order, then heaves out a sigh. Perhaps the previous customers were a bit troublesome for her?=七濑为顾客结完账后,长长地叹了口气。或许之前的顾客对她来说有些麻烦?
I suppose one deals with such people at a place like this. It's the one aspect of restaurant work I admit I'm not looking forward to.=我想在这样的地方难免会遇到这类人。这是餐厅工作中我承认唯一不期待的方面。
After composing herself, Nanase returns to the tables to take another order. Her smile reappears and she stops at a table with a single customer thumbing through the menu.=整理好情绪后,七濑回到餐桌区接待下一位顾客。她重新露出微笑,在一位正翻阅菜单的单人顾客桌前停下脚步。
Welcome! I'm happy to see you here, Master! I'm Nanase Nagisa; pleased to meet you!=欢迎!很高兴在这里见到您,主人!我是七濑渚;很高兴认识您!
Ah... Nice to meet you.=啊...很高兴见到你。
Is this your first time here?=这是你第一次来这里吗?
Yes. It's also my first time going to a cosplay cafe, so I'm a bit... well, nervous...=是的。这也是我第一次去cosplay咖啡厅,所以我有点...嗯,紧张...
Mm. I understand. Just let me take care of everything for you, Master.=嗯。我明白了。请让我为您处理一切,主人。
I recommend ordering the <i>doki☆doki☆ omurice</i> meal set. It's easy on the stomach, so even if you're nervous, it won't upset you. What do you think?=我推荐点<i>心跳☆心跳☆蛋包饭</i>套餐。它很容易消化,所以即使你感到紧张,也不会不舒服。你觉得怎么样?
    <b>Intervene.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Keep watching.</color>\r    <color\=#ffffff88>Crack a joke.</color>=<b>介入。</b><color\=#ffffff88>继续观察。</color><color\=#ffffff88>开个玩笑。</color>
I have to calm down. As much as I'd like to drop the hammer on this little mess, thinking things over and coming up with a plan would be the smarter first step here.=我必须冷静下来。尽管我很想立刻解决这个麻烦,但先思考一下并制定计划才是更明智的第一步。
I recommend ordering the doki☆doki☆ omurice meal set. It's easy on the stomach, so even if you're nervous, it won't upset you. What do you think?=我推荐点心跳☆心跳☆蛋包饭套餐。它很容易消化,所以即使你感到紧张,也不会不舒服。你觉得怎么样?
Apparently, no one ever thought to consider that. Our net income is a net negative right now. We're paying to keep this cafe open. No wonder the owner is in such a mood.=显然,从来没有人想过要考虑这一点。我们的净收入现在是负的。我们在花钱维持这家咖啡店的运营。难怪店主情绪这么糟糕。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Sena.</color>\r    <b>Watch Nanase.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Ayase.</color>\r    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Hayasaka.</color>=<color\=#ffffff88>观察星奏。</color><b>观察七濑。</b>\n<color\=#ffffff88>观察绫濑。</color><color\=#ffffff88>观察早坂。</color>
You know what? I think I'll order that. Th-thank you, Nanase-san.=你知道吗?我想我就点那个吧。谢-谢谢你,七濑小姐。
Anything for you, Master!=为您做任何事都可以,主人!
From this distance, I can't hear much else of Nanase and the customer, but things seem to be going well based on their body language.=从这个距离,我听不到七濑和顾客之间的更多对话,但从他们的肢体语言来看,事情似乎进展得很顺利。
As <i>interesting</i> of a person as Nanase can be at times, she's got a sweet side to her.=虽然七濑有时候是个<i>有趣</i>的人,但她也有温柔的一面。
Sena is busy talking to a table of male customers, adorned with a welcoming posture and a warm smile. The men seem to be enjoying the interaction.=星奏正忙着和一桌男性顾客交谈,她姿态热情,面带温暖的微笑。这些男人似乎很享受这种互动。
Good afternoon, Masters. Kaduki Sena is here to fulfill your every wish. How may I serve you today?=下午好,各位主人。角木星奏在此为您实现一切愿望。今天有什么需要我为您服务的吗?
Hehehe! That'll definitely make things easier for us.=嘿嘿嘿!这肯定会让我们的事情变得更容易。
I, for one, am quite relieved to hear that...=就我而言,听到这个消息我松了一口气...
It'd be a problem otherwise.=否则就麻烦了。
Yeah... It would.=是啊...确实如此。
r"My name is (.+?). From today forward, I'll be the manager at the Girls! Girls! Girls?! Cafe. I look forward to working together."=我的名字是鱼鱼卜。从今天起,我将担任Girls! Girls! Girls?!咖啡店的经理。期待与大家共事。I'm 鱼 鱼卜.=我是鱼 鱼卜。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Sena.</color>\r\n    <b>Watch Nanase.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Ayase.</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Hayasaka.</color>=    <color\=#ffffff88>观察星奏。</color>    <b>观察七濑。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>观察绫濑。</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>观察早坂。</color>
Guy1=小伙子1
Th-thank you, S-Sena-ch-...chan... I-is it alright if I call you that?=谢、谢谢你,星、星奏酱…… 我、我可以这样称呼你吗?
Of course, Master.=当然,主人。
Please address me however you wish.=请随意称呼我。
Guy2=小伙子2
Uwaah! What an angel!=呜哇啊!简直就是天使!
I think I'm in love...=我想我恋爱了...
Oh my, that's very sweet of you.=哎呀,你真是太贴心了。
I hope you're not just saying that.=我希望你不是在敷衍我。
You're the prettiest maid here, Sena-chan.=你是这里最漂亮的女仆,星奏酱。
Guy3=小伙子3
It's fascinating watching her work. There's a certain level of professionalism with her that one doesn't usually see at these kinds of cafes.=看她工作真是令人着迷。她展现出的专业水准是在这类咖啡店中不常见的。
Of course not!=当然不是!
Sena's got experience working with people, and she has a certain air about her that draws the customers to her.=星奏有丰富的与人打交道的经验,而且她身上有一种特别的气质能吸引顾客。
Now, then. Why don't I take your orders? You must all be quite hungry.=那么,现在我来为各位点餐吧?你们一定都饿了吧。
She takes down each order from the group and repeats it back to them in the same, soft-spoken voice. Ending the interaction with a bow, Sena moves on to the next table.=她用同样轻柔的声音记下团队中每个人的订单,并向他们重复确认。在鞠躬结束互动后,星奏移步到下一张桌子。
She does a few in a row before eventually going back to the kitchen to start working on meal prep.=她连续服务了几桌客人,最终回到厨房开始准备餐食。
If this was America, Sena would have so much extra cash in tips left for her.=如果这是在美国,星奏会收到很多额外的小费。
I spend the next hour continuing to watch the girls and writing notes on what I observe. Sena, Ayase, Hayasaka, and Nanase run around the cafe, serving customer after customer.=接下来的一小时里,我继续观察着这些女孩,并记录下我所观察到的内容。星奏、绫濑、早坂和七濑在咖啡店里来回穿梭,不停地为一位又一位顾客提供服务。
Even just this short amount of time provides me with invaluable information. Plus, it helps me remember some of the things I forgot yesterday among the craziness.=即使只是这短短的时间也为我提供了宝贵的信息。而且,这帮助我回忆起了昨天在那混乱中忘记的一些事情。
r:"Good afternoon, (.+?)-san. Was the office too stuffy for you?"=下午好,$1先生。办公室对您来说太闷热了吗?
The dark-haired beauty ever so slightly leans down as she smiles at me. It's a charming sight, especially considering she took time out of her workday to talk to me.=黑发美人微微俯身对我微笑。这是一幅迷人的景象,尤其考虑到她在工作时间特意抽空来和我交谈。
Oh, Sena-kun...=哦,星奏君...
I'm actually observing.=实际上我是在观察。
It's nice to see you.=见到你真好。
You look cuteiful.=你看起来真可爱。
You're sure looking cuteiful today.=你今天看起来真是可爱又美丽呢。
C-cuteiful?=可-可爱美丽?
Bet no one has ever called you that before.=打赌从来没人这么叫过你。
Hehe... You would be right.=嘿嘿...你说得没错。
You are the first.=你是第一个。
I'm sure I won't be the last either.=我相信我也不会是最后一个。
I'm not so sure about that.=我对此不太确定。
Was it that awkward? I thought the comment was cute. But seeing Sena, all I accomplished was making her uncomfortable.=真有那么尴尬吗?我觉得那句评论很可爱。但看着星奏的反应,我似乎只是让她感到不自在了。
You know, cute plus beautiful. Cuteiful.=你知道的,可爱加上美丽。可爱美丽。
<i>This isn't... sexual harassment is it?</i> Suddenly I wish I hadn't made the comment.=<i>这该不会是...性骚扰吧?</i>突然间我后悔说出那番话了。
If I'd worked longer with the girls, maybe the joke would have landed. But still being new, I better slow down.=如果我和这些女孩相处的时间更长一些,也许这个玩笑就能被接受了。但作为新人,我最好放慢节奏。
I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean anything by it.=我-我很抱歉。我并没有别的意思。
Sena averts her gaze from me and stands awkwardly in silence for a few seconds. This is <i>not</i> what I had intended at all.=星奏避开了我的视线,尴尬地沉默站立了几秒钟。这<i>完全</i>不是我的本意。
Anyways, I am glad to see you doing better than yesterday. I was a bit worried when you shut yourself up in the office.=总之,我很高兴看到你比昨天好多了。当你把自己关在办公室里时,我有点担心。
I thought about stopping by to check, but didn't want to be rude.=我想过来看看情况,但又不想显得无礼。
It's alright. Don't worry about it.=没关系。别担心。
First days are always rough. I won't always be cooping myself up in the office.=第一天总是很艰难的。我不会总是把自己关在办公室里的。
Sena's smile finally returns and I'm somewhat relieved. I didn't think anyone would mind me staying out of their way.=星奏终于又露出笑容,我稍微松了口气。我原本以为没人会介意我不打扰他们的。
Although from how Sena talks, I wonder if maybe that's what the last manager did.=不过从星奏的谈话方式来看,我在想这是不是前任经理的做法。
You don't need to worry.=你不用担心。
Thanks for worrying about me..=谢谢你担心我..
You don't need to worry, Sena-kun. Like I said, just settling in is all.=不用担心,星奏君。就像我说的,只是在适应环境而已。
As interesting of a person as Nanase can be at times, she's got a sweet side to her.=虽然七濑有时候是个很有趣的人,但她也有温柔的一面。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Thanks for worrying about me..</color>\r\n    <b>You don't need to worry.</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>谢谢你担心我..</color>    <b>你不用担心。</b>
I'm not planning on keeling over anytime soon.=我可不打算这么快就倒下。
Besides, the customers probably deserve more of your worry than I do.=况且,顾客们可能比我更需要你的关心。
Sena averts her gaze from me and stands awkwardly in silence for a few seconds. This is not what I had intended at all.=星奏避开了我的目光,尴尬地站在那里沉默了几秒钟。这完全不是我的本意。
    <color\=#ffffff88>I'm actually observing.</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>It's nice to see you.</color>\r\n    <b>You look cuteiful.</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>实际上我是在观察。</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>见到你真好。</color>    <b>你看起来真可爱。</b>
To my surprise, Sena loses her smile. She attempts to hide it, but it's obvious I upset her.=让我惊讶的是,星奏收起了笑容。她试图掩饰,但很明显我让她不高兴了。
This isn't... sexual harassment is it? Suddenly I wish I hadn't made the comment.=这不是...性骚扰吧?突然间我希望自己没有说那句话。
    <b>Watch Sena.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Ayase.</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Hayasaka.</color>=    <b>观察星奏。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>观察绫濑。</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>观察早坂。</color>
I'm not used to people worrying about me, so my instinct is to just brush it off. Perhaps I shouldn't have done that with Sena.=我不习惯别人担心我,所以我的本能反应就是随便敷衍过去。也许我不该这样对待星奏。
I'm sorry. I'll try not to worry so much.=对不起。我会尽量不那么担心的。
I want to say something to her, or at least take back the words that came out of my mouth. With no such luck though, we just end up in an awkward silence for a few moments.=我想对她说点什么,或者至少收回我刚才说出口的话。但运气不佳,我们只是陷入了几秒钟的尴尬沉默。
I hope I'm not interrupting anything.=希望我没有打扰到你。
I just couldn't help myself when I saw you sitting here. Yesterday was a bit hectic so I never got the chance to speak with you one-on-one.=看到你坐在这里,我忍不住过来搭话。昨天太忙了,没能有机会和你单独聊聊。
Not at all. If anything, it's a nice pick-me-up.=完全没有。如果有什么影响的话,是让我心情好了起来。
You seem like a wonderful person.=你看起来是个很棒的人。
r:"Do you think so? Hehe. That's great to hear, (.+?)-san."=你这么认为吗?嘿嘿。听到你这么说真是太好了,$1先生。
I hope we're able to get along together.=希望我们能够好好相处。
I don't think we'll have to worry about that.=我想我们不必为那个担心。
You're already such a hard worker, and easy to get along with.=你已经是个如此勤奋的人了,而且很容易相处。
I'm lucky to have someone like you here.=我很幸运能有你这样的人在这里。
That's very sweet of you to say.=你这么说真是太贴心了。
It's true.=这是真的。
Sena's face turns bright red from the compliments. Her reaction is just adorable, and I couldn't be happier. I'll need to commit that face to memory before I forget.=星奏因为这些赞美而脸颊变得通红。她的反应实在是太可爱了,我感到无比开心。我得在忘记之前把这张脸牢牢记在脑海里。
I... should probably get back to work.=我...大概应该回去工作了。
Don't work too hard.=别太拼命工作了。
If anything, I'm only more energized to work hard for this cafe. Seeing Sena smile is quite the motivation as it turns out.=恰恰相反,我更有干劲为这家咖啡店努力工作了。事实证明,看到星奏的微笑是相当大的动力。
I will. Thank you.=我会的。谢谢你。
Enjoy the rest of your day, and let me know if you need anything.=祝你一天过得愉快,如果你需要什么请告诉我。
I watch Sena's long cascade of hair flow towards the center of the cafe, before turning my gaze back to my laptop. It's certainly a downgrade in terms of visuals.=我看着星奏那瀑布般的长发飘向咖啡店中央,然后将视线转回我的笔记本电脑。在视觉享受方面,这无疑是一种降级。
No promises there.=这可不能保证。
Satisfied with my work, I close up the laptop and return to the office. Poking away at a few odds and ends, I organize my notes and handle some inventory ordering.=满意于自己的工作成果,我合上笔记本电脑,回到办公室。我处理了一些零碎的事务,整理了笔记,并处理了一些库存订单。
I end up spending a bit longer in my office than I thought I would. Turns out some of those inventory forms are more complex than one would think.=我在办公室里待的时间比我想象的要长。原来那些库存表格比人们想象的要复杂得多。
That or whoever designed those things didn't know what the hell they were doing. Either way, by the time I leave the office, the girls are already on closing duties.=要么就是设计那些东西的人根本不知道自己在做什么。无论如何,等我从办公室出来时,女孩们已经在做打烊前的准备工作了。
r:"(.+?)-san."=$1先生。
We just closed a bit ago.. We are just cleaning up now.=我们刚刚才打烊不久..现在正在打扫。
Glad to hear it!=很高兴听到这个!
Let me know if you need help with anything.=如果你需要任何帮助,请告诉我。
Thank you for the offer, but we're almost finished..=谢谢你的好意,但我们已经快完成了..
Perhaps you could watch us tidy up, so that you know where everything goes.=也许你可以看着我们整理,这样你就知道每样东西都放在哪里了。
Honestly, I've spent all day observing. I'd like to actually do something other than stare at people. That said, Sena's got a point.=老实说,我已经花了一整天的时间观察别人了。我想做点盯着人看以外的事情。话虽如此,星奏说得有道理。
I won't be much help if I don't know how the process works. And with four girls working on the closing duties, there's almost nothing for me to do anyways.=如果我不了解这个流程的话,我帮不上什么忙。而且有四个女孩在做打烊工作,反正几乎没有我能做的事情。
Sounds like a plan.=听起来是个好主意。
Wonderful.=太棒了。
Sena takes one step away, then turns back to me with concern. <i>Is she having second thoughts?</i>=星奏退后一步,然后带着关切的表情转向我。<i>她是在重新考虑吗?</i>
I don't mean to be nosy. But, is everything alright?=我不是想要多管闲事。但是,一切都还好吗?
You seem a bit distracted.=你看起来有点心不在焉。
If you'd like, I could get you a cup of tea.=如果你愿意的话,我可以给你倒杯茶。
No thanks.=不用了,谢谢。
I'll take it. Thank you.=我接受。谢谢你。
Thanks. I think I'll take you up on that offer.=谢谢。我想我会接受你的提议。
Sena takes one step away, then turns back to me with concern. Is she having second thoughts?=星奏退后一步,然后带着关切的表情转向我。她是在重新考虑吗?
    <b>I'll take it. Thank you.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>No thanks.</color>=    <b>我接受。谢谢你。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>不用了,谢谢。</color>
Hehe...=嘿嘿...
It'll be just a few minutes then Master.=那么几分钟后就好了,主人。
Sena skirts off to the kitchen to make my tea. While she's gone, I drop myself into a table, hopefully disguising the fact that I'm probably redder than a tomato right now.=星奏匆匆走进厨房为我泡茶。趁她不在的时候,我赶紧坐到一张桌子旁,希望能掩饰我现在可能比番茄还红的脸。
Did she call me "master" on purpose? Or was that just her inner maid leaking out? <i>And how is Sena allowed to be that cute?</i>=她是故意称呼我为"主人"的吗?还是说这只是她内心的女仆属性不小心流露出来了?<i>而且星奏怎么能可爱到这种程度?</i>
Here you are!=给你!
A cup of hot tea is set in front of me, steam rising from the ornate porcelain vessel. The fragrance rising from it is almost as beautiful as the cup's design. Color me impressed.=一杯热茶被放在我面前,蒸汽从这精美的瓷器中袅袅升起。从中散发出的香气几乎和杯子的设计一样美丽。不得不说我很impressed。
Thank you, Sena-kun.=谢谢你,星奏君。
If you have any questions about the cafe, please let me know.=如果您对咖啡店有任何问题,请随时告诉我。
It's my pleasure.=这是我的荣幸。
I'll do anything I can to help.=我会尽我所能提供帮助。
It's not that I have any questions per se. It's just a lot to take in at once, you know?=不是说我有什么具体的问题。只是一下子接收这么多信息有点难消化,你明白吗?
Yes. I can imagine.=是的。我能想象。
Before continuing, I take a sip of my tea before it gets cold. The fragrant smell from before pleasantly fills my senses, lifting away my stress.=在继续之前,我先喝了一口茶,以免它变凉。之前闻到的香气愉悦地充满了我的感官,缓解了我的压力。
Then, the calming, subtle flavor of the tea leaves hits my palette with a hint of sweet creaminess.=接着,那平静而微妙的茶叶风味伴随着一丝甜奶油的香气在我的味蕾上绽放。
This is delicious!=这太美味了!
I'm glad you like it.=我很高兴你喜欢它。
I apologize for not asking how you like your tea. I took the liberty of adding a bit of milk to it.=我很抱歉没有询问您喜欢怎样的茶。我擅自在里面加了一点牛奶。
No, this is great. Thank you.=不,这很好。谢谢你。
I'm curious about some of my observations.=我对我的一些观察结果很好奇。
May I ask you something?=我能问你一件事吗?
Of course.=当然。
But having four employees on staff all the time... is there enough work for everyone to do?=但是一直安排四名员工在岗...每个人都有足够的工作量吗?
Each of you seems to have your own group of customers.=你们每个人似乎都有自己的一批顾客。
Hm...=嗯...
Around the lunch hour we get a little busy, but otherwise I will admit I've had times with not much to do.=午餐时间我们会有点忙,但除此之外我得承认有时确实没什么事可做。
I suppose the weekdays are a bit slow.=我想工作日确实有点冷清。
When that happens, what do you do? Twiddle your thumbs?=当那种情况发生时,你会做什么?无所事事地发呆吗?
No. I'll usually make the rounds and spend some extra time with the customers.=不。我通常会在店内巡视,并花些额外的时间陪伴顾客。
They always enjoy the company.=他们总是喜欢有人陪伴。
I see. What about the weekends?=我明白了。周末情况如何?
The weekends are usually pretty busy. I don't have as much extra time on those days.=周末通常相当忙。那几天我没有那么多额外的时间。
I see. Thanks Sena-kun.=我明白了。谢谢你,星奏君。
But, that's just me.=不过,这只是我个人的想法。
I appreciate it.=我很感谢。
I'm always happy to help.=我很乐意提供帮助。
Hey, you two! We're almost done closing up.=嘿,你们两个!我们差不多要关门了。
Since everyone else picked up your slack, you wanna take care of the rest?=既然其他人都已经帮你分担了工作,你愿意处理剩下的部分吗?
That's fair. Sena and I admittedly spent longer chatting than we should've. To have it pointed out by another maid, it's a little embarrassing.=确实如此。不得不承认,我和星奏聊天的时间比应该的要长。被另一位女仆指出来,确实有点尴尬。
After Nanase disappears, I hop up from my seat to help Sena out with wrapping things up.=七濑离开后,我从座位上跳起来帮助星奏收拾结束工作。
Ah, hahaha... Well, Nanase-kun has a point...=啊,哈哈哈...嗯,七濑君说得有道理...
Err... I'll go make sure everything's locked up.=呃...我去确认一下是否都已锁好了。
By the time I'm on my way home, the sun is setting in the sky. The beautiful orange rays shine across the horizon.=当我在回家的路上时,太阳正在天空中落下。美丽的橙色光芒照耀在地平线上。
I pass a small restaurant on my way home, and the aroma of freshly cooked food takes hold of my senses.=在回家的路上,我经过一家小餐馆,新鲜烹饪食物的香气立刻吸引了我的感官。
A rumble emanates from my stomach, and I'm painfully aware of just how hungry I am. Too bad I haven't stocked the fridge or cupboards yet back at the apartment.=我的肚子发出一阵咕噜声,我痛苦地意识到自己有多饿。可惜我还没来得及在公寓里的冰箱或橱柜里储备食物。
After a grueling day of reconnaissance and paperwork, it's a real sight for sore eyes. Literally.=经过一整天艰苦的侦察和文书工作后,这真是让疲惫的双眼焕然一新的景象。确实如此。
Takeout?=外卖?
No. I don't think I could stand another night of takeout. Not to mention, that doesn't solve my food problem.=不。我想我受不了再吃一晚上的外卖了。更何况,那也解决不了我的食物问题。
Pulling out my phone, I locate the nearest shopping center and follow my GPS.=拿出手机,我定位了最近的购物中心并跟随GPS导航前进。
Even this late in the evening, the place is bustling. Then again, Akihabara is popular for its shops. <i>I'll have to get used to this.</i>=即使已是深夜,这地方依然熙熙攘攘。不过话说回来,秋叶原因其商店而闻名。<i>我得习惯这一点了。</i>
I check the shopping center's entranceway map, then waddle my way over to the nearest grocery to grab some food.=我查看购物中心的入口地图,然后蹒跚地走向最近的杂货店去买些食物。
A bit of produce, some non-perishables, I zig zag my way through the aisles, picking up whatever looks good.=一些新鲜蔬果,几样不易腐烂的食品,我在货架间来回穿梭,挑选看起来不错的东西。
Some ready-made dishes to top things off, and that should satiate my stomach's whinings for a while.=再加上一些即食菜肴,应该能让我饥肠辘辘的肚子安静一阵子了。
The affair lasts about fifteen minutes from start to end. With groceries in tow, I'm on my way out of the shopping center.=整个购物过程从头到尾只花了大约十五分钟。拎着杂货,我正要离开购物中心。
Until I'm stopped by a familiar face, that is.=直到我被一张熟悉的面孔拦住了。
Gorgeous, beautiful, elegant, mature—these are all words that perfectly describe Kaduki Sena. How lucky is it to see such a woman in those beautiful clothes?=美艳、漂亮、优雅、成熟——这些词都完美地描述了角木星奏。能看到这样一位女性穿着那些漂亮的衣服,是多么幸运的事啊?
It's almost as if they were tailored just for her. The way that dress hugs her in all the right places is a sight to behold.=那些衣服简直就像是为她量身定制的一样。那件连衣裙在所有恰到好处的地方紧贴着她的身材,实在是赏心悦目。
r:"(.+?)-san! What a surprise."=$1先生!真是太意外了。
What brings you here?=你是什么风把你吹来的?
Nice to see you, Sena-kun.=很高兴见到你,星奏君。
I was hungry.=我肚子饿了。
Destiny brought me here.=命运把我带到了这里。
I just finished shopping.=我刚买完东西。
Scene 4 - Mall=场景 4 - 商场
Even this late in the evening, the place is bustling. Then again, Akihabara is popular for its shops. I'll have to get used to this.=即使在傍晚这么晚的时候,这个地方依然熙熙攘攘。不过,秋叶原因其商店而闻名。我得习惯这一点。
To be honest, I followed my stomach here.=老实说,我是跟着我的肚子来到这里的。
I was tempted to order takeout or something, but that doesn't exactly fill the hole in my fridge.=我本来想叫外卖什么的,但那并不能真正解决我冰箱空空如也的问题。
That does sound like quite the problem.=那确实听起来是个相当棘手的问题。
Don't worry about me there.=别担心我。
I'm just still settling in with the move.=我还在适应搬家后的生活。
She's genuinely concerned for my health, and all I've done is had a lazy meal or two.=她是真的很关心我的健康,而我只不过是随便吃了一两顿饭而已。
Sena giggles again, nodding along to my reassurances. It's charming how honest she is with her feelings.=星奏再次咯咯笑着,对我的安慰话语点头表示赞同。她对自己感情如此诚实的方式真是迷人。
Don't let yourself go hungry. We need you at the cafe.=别让自己挨饿。我们需要你在咖啡店。
But remember, there's plenty of food at the cafe to eat as well.=不过别忘了,咖啡店里也有很多食物可以吃。
You don't really have an excuse to go hungry.=你真的没有理由挨饿。
Hehe. I suppose you're right.=呵呵。我想你说得对。
Guess it never occurred to me.=我猜我从未想到过这一点。
That aside, I never thought about grocery shopping here.=话说回来,我从没想过在这里买杂货。
It hadn't occurred to me to look for markets or grocery stores specifically. This shopping center was the first thing that came to mind.=我没想到要专门去找市场或杂货店。这个购物中心是我首先想到的地方。
Wouldn't the markets be a better place to shop?=去市场购物不是会更好吗?
And it's not like I was the only person looking to stock their fridge. <i>Wonder where Sena does her grocery shopping then...</i>=而且也不只是我一个人需要给冰箱储备食物。<i>不知道星奏平时在哪里买杂货呢...</i>
Maybe? I don't really know.=或许吧?我其实不太清楚。
This was just the first place I thought of to look.=这只是我第一个想到可以去看看的地方。
Of course, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to put you on the spot.=当然,对不起。我不是有意让你为难的。
It's fine. I know you didn't mean anything by it.=没关系。我知道你并没有恶意。
That's good to hear.=听到这个真是太好了。
Ah... I lost track of the time, but unfortunately, I'm in a bit of a hurry.=啊...我没注意时间过得这么快,但不幸的是,我现在有点赶时间。
r:"Of course, I'm happy we had a chance to spend time together, (.+?)-san."=当然,我很高兴我们能有机会一起度过时光,$1先生。
I was feeling a little stressed, but now, I feel a lot better. Thank you.=我刚才感到有些压力,但现在,我感觉好多了。谢谢你。
I'm glad to hear that. Is everything okay?=我很高兴听到这个。一切都还好吗?
I'm fine! I have a modeling job booked. The original model caught some kind of virus and can't make it. I'm the backup.=我很好!我已经预约了一份模特工作。原来的模特感染了某种病毒不能来。我是替补。
Oh, that's right. You're a model.=哦,对了。你是个模特。
No wonder Sena's clothes fit her so well. They're probably something she took home from a job, or maybe they were even a gift from a designer.=难怪星奏的衣服穿在她身上那么合身。它们可能是她从工作中带回家的,或者甚至可能是设计师送的礼物。
Well, I'd hate to keep you here if you're in a rush. Good luck with the shoot, Sena-kun. I'm sure it'll turn out great.=既然你赶时间,我就不耽误你了。拍摄顺利,星奏君。我相信结果一定会很棒的。
Thank you. I hope so.=谢谢你。我希望如此。
I'll see you at work tomorrow, then. Goodbye.=那明天工作见。再见。
Sena quickly blends into the crowd as she heads towards the stairs. When she's out of sight, I adjust my bags and wander towards the exit.=星奏快速融入人群中,朝着楼梯走去。当她消失在视线中后,我调整了一下我的包,漫步向出口走去。
Funny, even though I had a nice time with Sena, now that she's gone, I'm suddenly feeling lonely.=真有趣,尽管我和星奏度过了愉快的时光,现在她走了,我突然感到孤独。
It doesn't take long to unpack the bags of food and do some light cleanup. My growling stomach is more than thankful for that.=整理食物袋和做些简单清理并没有花太长时间。我咕咕叫的肚子对此非常感激。
I grab some onigiri and settle down in the living area, popping open some videos on my computer while I eat.=我拿了一些饭团,在起居区坐下来,一边吃一边在电脑上打开了一些视频。
I follow up the meal with a nice, long bath to celebrate today's hard work. The warm water and steam work miracles for my muscles.=我用一个舒适、长时间的热水浴来庆祝今天的辛勤工作。温暖的水和蒸汽对我的肌肉简直是奇迹般的疗愈。
By the time I roll into bed, I'm feeling relaxed and ready for another day at work.=当我躺上床的时候,我感到放松,准备迎接明天的工作。
With another day underway, I wander between customers.=新的一天开始了,我在顾客之间穿梭往来。
Taking some notes and chatting up a few of the regulars, I'm able to get a better understanding of just why some people come here.=通过记些笔记和与几位常客聊天,我能更好地理解为什么有些人会来这里。
First and foremost, the otokonoko maids are the biggest draw. No surprise. It's <i>the thing</i> that makes us stand out as a cafe.=首先,男扮女装的女仆是最大的吸引力。这并不奇怪。这就是让我们的咖啡店与众不同的<i>特色</i>。
Beyond the obvious draw however, plenty of other factors play into people's decision to come here.=然而,除了这个明显的吸引点之外,还有许多其他因素影响着人们来这里的决定。
It's not everyday one can sit down at a table and have a cute crossdresser serve them food.=并不是每天都能有机会坐在桌前,让一个可爱的男扮女装者为你端上食物。
I like the atmosphere here. It's always relaxed, and the food is pretty good too.=我喜欢这里的氛围。总是很轻松,食物也相当不错。
How's the pricing?=价格怎么样?
Eh. It's a bit more than other places. But not by much.=呃。这里比其他地方稍微贵一点。但差别不大。
Besides, half the reason I come here is just to see Sena-chan. She makes for a great listener when work is digging into my back.=再说了,我来这里一半的原因就是为了见星奏酱。当工作让我感到压力山大时,她总是一个很好的倾听者。
Been to other places where the staff don't give you the time of day. They take your order, take your money. Here's the food and off they go.=去过其他地方,那里的员工根本不会搭理你。他们只是接你的订单,收你的钱。把食物给你然后就走了。
So a sense of camaraderie?=所以是一种战友情谊的感觉?
Yeah! That's it. Hell, even Nanase-san asks me about work. You feel welcome here.=没错!就是这样。天啊,就连七濑小姐都会问我工作的事。在这里你会感到宾至如归。
In the short time I've been here, some of the more positive interactions between staff and customers have been when one of the maids would just sit down and shoot the breeze with a customer or two.=在我来这里的短暂时间里,最积极的一些员工与顾客之间的互动是当一名女仆坐下来与一两位顾客闲聊的时候。
Fortunately we have enough staff where one or two maids stopping for a chat doesn't hurt anything.=幸运的是,我们有足够的员工,所以一两个女仆停下来聊天不会影响任何事情。
I'd imagine busier cafes and restaurants can't afford such a luxury with their employees.=我想更繁忙的咖啡厅和餐馆可能无法让他们的员工享受这种奢侈的交流时间。
Improvements?=有什么改进建议吗?
Yeah. Like anything we can do better to help the experience?=是的。有什么我们能做得更好来提升体验吗?
Shorter skirts?=更短的裙子?
Haha! In all seriousness though, I don't know. This place is part of my schedule for a reason. It's a break from life.=哈哈!不过说真的,我也不知道。这个地方之所以成为我日程的一部分是有原因的。这是我逃离生活的一处休憩地。
Uniform changes. I'm glad the guy was joking. Well, maybe half joking. But considering the nature of our maid uniforms, drastic changes would come at a hefty price.=制服变更。我很庆幸那家伙只是在开玩笑。嗯,也许是半开玩笑吧。但考虑到我们女仆制服的特性,大幅度的改动会带来不菲的成本。
That and I have to question just how the girls would react to "shorter skirts".=而且我不得不质疑女孩们会对"更短的裙子"有什么反应。
Shugo=修吾
I feel like I'm a part of something here. Like a family.=我感觉自己在这里成为了某种集体的一部分。就像一个家庭。
I see Ayase-san laugh at a joke someone makes, and her smile just lights up the place.=我看到绫濑小姐因为某人讲的笑话而发笑,她的笑容照亮了整个地方。
Or if someone makes her cry, the whole cafe goes dead silent. Saw that happen one time.=或者如果有人让她哭了,整个咖啡店就会变得死一般寂静。我曾经见过一次这种情况。
Poor fool had so many glaring faces on him, I think he sweated all the way to the door! Hahaha!=可怜的傻瓜被那么多人瞪着看,我想他冒着汗一路走到门口!哈哈哈!
No kidding! What the hell did that guy do?=不是开玩笑!那家伙到底做了什么?
Couldn't say. All I can remember is the poor sap's eyes when he saw the whole place staring at him. Priceless.=说不准。我只记得那个可怜虫看到整个地方的人都在盯着他时的眼神。无价之宝。
Gyahaha! I remember that.=嘎哈哈!我记得那件事。
W-Woah! Ayase-san.=哇-哇啊!绫濑小姐。
Didn't take long to cheer up Ayase-san after he flew the coop.=那家伙溜走后,不久就让绫濑小姐重新振作起来了。
Out of nowhere, the blonde maid appears with a tray of drinks. She's laughing as she serves the man a water along with some adjacent customers.=金发女仆突然出现,手持一托盘饮料。她一边笑着一边给那位男士和周围的顾客上水。
There's the dent.=那里有个凹痕。
r:"Hehe. Scared you, (.+?)-san?"=嘿嘿。吓到你了,$1先生?
The guy points up, and like an idiot, I look up at the ceiling. Not even a second passes and the two burst out into laughter.=那家伙指着上方,而我像个白痴一样抬头看天花板。不到一秒钟,两人就爆发出大笑。
Don't know about that. Pretty sure he hit the ceiling just now.=不确定呢。不过他现在肯定是碰到天花板了。
... o-of course not!=……当-当然不是!
My face heats up and I realize that more than just the two next to me are laughing. There's giggles from all over the cafe, and I do my best to laugh it off.=我的脸变得发烫,我意识到不仅仅是我身边的两个人在笑。咖啡店各处都传来窃笑声,我尽力一笑而过。
So Shugo-san. How's the game coming? Didn't you guys have a new release?=修吾先生,游戏开发得怎么样了?你们不是有新版本发布吗?
It seems he's a regular. Ayase knows his name, and like the first customer had mentioned, she cares about his work.=看来他是位常客。绫濑知道他的名字,而且就像第一位顾客提到的那样,她关心他的工作。
The man sitting at the table humbly smiles and nods to both of them. He's in his mid to late thirties, but clutches that glass of water with the grip of an elderly man.=坐在桌旁的男子谦逊地对他们两人微笑点头。他三十多岁的年纪,却像老人一样紧紧握着那杯水。
So you finished your project?=所以你完成了你的项目?
Shugo-san! You're back.=修吾先生!你回来了。
I hadn't noticed it before, but the guy is only a few blinks away from falling asleep.=我之前没注意到,但这家伙几乎眨眼间就要睡着了。
This morning. Stopping in for some food before I finally get to hit the sack.=今天早上。在终于可以上床睡觉之前,先来吃点东西。
It was a game you said?=你说的是游戏吗?
The man gives a nod, and smiles.=那个男人点了点头,然后微笑了。
Yep. Course now with it out the door, the real fun begins.=是啊。现在游戏发布了,真正的乐趣才刚刚开始。
There's that. But I'm more worried about bugs, and emergency patches.=是有这回事。但我更担心的是bug和紧急补丁。
Ah. Critics.=啊。评论家们。
I'm sure it'll be fine. You're way too picky to let any creepy bugs sneak by.=我相信一切都会好的。你太挑剔了,不会让任何讨厌的bug溜过去的。
I watch the two girls chat with the regular about his game, and all the effort he put in. I've played more than a few games in my day.=我看着两个女孩与这位常客聊天,谈论着他的游戏和他付出的所有努力。我这辈子也玩过不少游戏。
Ayase-san is right. You should have more faith in yourself. You're a hard worker. You deserve the rest.=绫濑小姐说得对。你应该对自己有更多信心。你是个努力工作的人。你应该休息一下。
From plumbers and turtles to soul sucking difficulty, I can't even fathom the amount of effort that goes into making a game.=从水管工和乌龟到令人心力交瘁的高难度,我甚至无法想象制作一款游戏需要付出多少努力。
No. Nothing at all. Just Ayase-san and Hayasaka-san chatting with one of our regulars.=不。什么都没有。只是绫濑小姐和早坂小姐在和我们的一位常客聊天。
r:"(.+?)-san. Is something wrong?"=$1先生。有什么问题吗?
Ah. It's Shugo-san.=啊。是修吾先生。
His team must have finished another game.=他的团队一定又完成了一款游戏。
He's been somewhat of a regular here now for a while.=他现在已经成为这里的常客有一段时间了。
You know him too?=你也认识他吗?
He's always polite, and thanking us for all our hard work. It's always a delight to see him stop by.=他总是很有礼貌,感谢我们所有的辛勤工作。每次看到他光临都是一种享受。
Are a lot of customers like him?=有很多顾客像他这样吗?
Sena thinks for a moment, and then nods.=星奏思考了一会儿,然后点了点头。
Yes. It's one of the reasons I enjoy working here.=是的。这是我喜欢在这里工作的原因之一。
It's quite rare to have a rude customer, but it does happen on occasion.=虽然遇到无礼的顾客很少见,但偶尔也会发生。
There'll always be a few bad eggs.=总会有一些害群之马。
I think it just comes with the territory.=我想这只是这份工作的一部分。
Isn't that the truth? Even in the small town I grew up by, we'd see the occasional salty customer or two when my parents would take us out.=这不正是事实吗?即使在我成长的小镇上,当父母带我们出去时,我们也会偶尔遇到一两个脾气暴躁的顾客。
Pretty sure I caught my dad mumbling under his breath; something about taking out the trash for the poor waiters. Of course, he never did.=我很确定我听到我爸爸在小声嘀咕着什么;好像是说要帮可怜的服务员们倒垃圾。当然,他从来没有真正去做过。
S-Shugo-san!=修-修吾先生!
Suddenly, the developer erupts from his seat and stumbles his way out the door. I turn to find Hayasaka and Ayase, not in shock, but with concern written all over their faces.=突然,那位开发者从座位上猛地站起,跌跌撞撞地冲出了门。我转身看向早坂和绫濑,发现她们脸上写满了担忧,而非震惊。
Work texted him. Sounded big with the way he left.=工作给他发了短信。从他离开的方式看,应该是很重要的事情。
Something wrong?=有什么问题吗?
Probably those idiots from that f59 area site.=可能是那个f59区域网站上的那些白痴。
Apparently it's a popular website where people download games for free.=显然这是一个很受欢迎的网站,人们可以在那里免费下载游戏。
f59 area?=f59区域?
Shugo-san's last project had problems with the site as well. Unfortunately it looks like things haven't gotten any better.=修吾先生的上一个项目也遇到了网站问题。不幸的是,情况似乎并没有好转。
He didn't even finish his food...=他甚至没吃完他的食物...
There's probably not much he can do though right?=不过他可能做不了什么,对吧?
I mean, it's not like they can shut down the site or anything.=我是说,又不是说他们能把那个网站关掉什么的。
Of course not. But...=当然不是。但是...
Whenever I have time.=只要我有时间。
r:"Do you play many video games, (.+?)-san?"=你玩很多电子游戏吗,$1先生?
Not as much as I used to.=没有以前那么多了。
Scene 4 - Cafe Interior=场景 4 - 咖啡馆内部
I've got an old gaming system in my apartment.=我公寓里有一台旧游戏机。
I must admit, I don't play video games.=我必须承认,我不玩电子游戏。
But when Shugo-san is here, he talks at great lengths about the work needed to make one. It certainly doesn't sound easy.=但当修吾先生在这里时,他会详细地讲述制作一个所需的工作。这听起来确实不容易。
It's not much, but I like to hop on for a few hours here and there.=虽然不是很多,但我喜欢时不时上线玩几个小时。
With all the different pieces that have to fit together, from music and sound design, to coding and art direction, so many people with a variety of talents have to come together for the good of the game.=从音乐和音效设计,到编程和美术指导,所有不同的部分都必须完美契合,这需要具备各种才能的许多人为了游戏的成功而共同努力。
Something happen out here?=外面发生什么事了吗?
That's true.=那是真的。
r:"Did (.+?)-san just chase out a customer?"=$1先生刚才是不是赶走了一位顾客?
No... just...=不...只是...
N-Nagicchi!=那-那吾奇!
The girls fill Nanase in on what happened. Seems even Nanase knows of our little coder too. Seeing everyone concerned over one of our customers actually brings a smile to my face.=几位女孩向七濑解释了发生的事情。看来就连七濑也知道我们这位小程序员。看到大家都为一位顾客担心,实际上让我脸上露出了微笑。
While I got the sense these girls cared based on speaking with Shugo and other customers, seeing them worry so much over his troubles is heartwarming.=虽然我从与修吾和其他顾客的交谈中感觉到这些女孩很关心人,但看到她们如此担忧他的困境,实在是令人心warming。
Fortunately we're at the slow part of the day, and our other customers tended to. Though I do catch other customers listening in, chatting amongst themselves about our impromptu meeting.=幸运的是,现在是一天中比较清闲的时段,我们已经照顾好了其他顾客。不过我确实注意到其他顾客在偷听,他们彼此低声谈论着我们这场临时会议。
<i>It's not just the girls who care about Shugo-san.</i>=<i>不仅仅是女孩们关心修吾先生。</i>
It's like they're stealing.=这就像是在偷窃。
You know. If some moron tried eating here without paying, I'd beat the hell out of him.=你知道的。如果有哪个白痴敢在这里吃霸王餐,我会狠狠揍他一顿。
We couldn't stay open if we let people eat for free.=如果我们让人免费吃饭,我们根本开不下去。
At least we don't have to worry about anyone pirating us.=至少我们不用担心有人盗版我们的东西。
I'm pretty sure that'd be classified as kidnapping.=我很确定那会被归类为绑架。
Gyahaha! Could you blame them though?=呀哈哈!不过你能责怪他们吗?
Cute maids like us. I wouldn't blame them if someone ran off with Sena-kun.=像我们这样可爱的女仆。如果有人把星奏君拐走了,我也不会怪他们。
A-Ayase-san. What are you saying?=啊-绫濑小姐。你在说什么啊?
Ayase laughs again at Sena's reaction, and I can't help but laugh with her.=看到星奏的反应,绫濑再次大笑起来,我也忍不住跟着她一起笑了。
I think you should take that as a compliment.=我觉得你应该把这当作一种赞美。
I try to mediate, but Sena is unimpressed.=我试图调解,但星奏显然不以为然。
I would rather not think about being kidnapped.=我宁愿不去想被绑架的事情。
Or pirated for that matter. All the work that goes into making games, I can only imagine the amount of time the developers and artists spend on something so detailed.=或者说被盗版。想到制作游戏所需的所有工作,我只能想象开发者和艺术家在如此精细的作品上花费了多少时间。
And the writing too. Hours and hours of work. Believe me, I know.=还有写作也是。无数小时的工作。相信我,我很清楚。
N-No.. just... nevermind.=不-不...只是...没什么。
Some people just don't realize how much creators rely on fan support. It pays the bills. Gets them through life, you know?=有些人就是不明白创作者多么依赖粉丝的支持。这能帮他们付账单。让他们度过生活,懂吗?
You do script writing or something?=你是做剧本创作之类的工作吗?
I agree. I'm sure it's very exciting too. Seeing so much support for something you've worked so hard on. Just like working at this cafe.=我同意。我相信那也非常令人兴奋。看到自己辛苦付出的作品得到如此多的支持。就像在这家咖啡店工作一样。
r:"Seeing you all here, (.+?)-san, and the customers too. It makes me want to work hard everyday to see those smiling faces."=看到你们所有人在这里,$1先生,还有顾客们。这让我每天都想努力工作,只为看到那些笑脸。
Not to mention sequel after sequel.=更不用说层出不穷的续作了。
Agreed. I think it's safe to say we'd be nothing without the people that make all of this possible. That's why we need to keep working hard everyday.=同意。我想可以肯定地说,没有使这一切成为可能的人们,我们将一无所有。这就是为什么我们需要每天继续努力工作。
It's why I need to work hard. For you girls. For our customers. For everyone.=这就是为什么我需要努力工作。为了你们这些女孩。为了我们的顾客们。为了所有人。
It's the truth. Without everyone here, it'd be impossible for me to do what I do. Not just the four beautiful maids, but the customers too. Everyone has an important role to play.=这是事实。没有在座的各位,我不可能做我现在做的事情。不仅仅是四位美丽的女仆,还有顾客们。每个人都扮演着重要的角色。
From me as the cafe's manager, to the staff that keeps things running, to the customers that brighten the smiles on the girls' faces.=从我这个咖啡店的经理,到维持店铺运转的员工们,再到能让女孩们脸上绽放笑容的顾客们。
There's an old saying that goes: united we stand, and divided we fall. It couldn't be more true. People can accomplish wonderful things when they work together.=有句古老的谚语说:团结则立,分裂则亡。这再正确不过了。人们团结协作时能够成就美好的事物。
It's the same, whether it's Shugo and his team creating hours of video game content, or me with the girls running an otokonoko maid cafe.=无论是修吾和他的团队创作数小时的视频游戏内容,还是我和女孩们经营一家男扮女装女仆咖啡厅,道理都是一样的。
The combined support of fans and workers alike is what allows for something magical to be created and shared.=粉丝和工作人员的共同支持,才能创造并分享出如此神奇的事物。
Once again, I find myself sitting in a dark corner, taking notes on my laptop. At this point, I'm starting to feel more like a journalist than a manager.=再一次,我发现自己坐在一个黑暗的角落里,用笔记本电脑记录着笔记。到了这个地步,我开始感觉自己更像是一名记者而不是一名经理。
Maybe I should start asking Sena to get me "my usual" every day, too. Then, it'll be like I'm part of some exclusive club.=也许我也该开始每天让星奏给我准备"我的老样子"。这样,就好像我成为了某个专属俱乐部的一员。
Either way, I'm ready to hunker down for the next couple of hours. Unlike yesterday, I'll be stuck here for practically the entire day.=不管怎样,我已经准备好在接下来的几个小时里埋头苦干了。与昨天不同,今天我几乎要在这里被困一整天。
Why? Well, because I <i>need</i> all of the data I can get my hands on. Yesterday, I basically just confirmed what I already knew.=为什么?嗯,因为我<i>需要</i>尽可能多地获取数据。昨天,我基本上只是确认了我已经知道的事情。
Today, I need to make progress. I have to search for budget cuts, or else.=今天,我必须有所进展。我必须寻找削减预算的方法,否则后果不堪设想。
The latter, the employees' salaries, is the larger problem.=后者,员工的薪资,才是更大的问题。
The two main items I've circled are the menu and the work hours. The former doesn't appear to make up a large part of the budget, but over the course of a month, it adds up.=我划出的两个主要项目是菜单和工作时间。前者似乎并不占预算的很大部分,但是一个月下来,也是一笔不小的数目。
Sitting here doing nothing for hours is more tiring than one might expect. It's the same scene over and over again. If this place had a decent security system, it wouldn't be so bad.=坐在这里几个小时什么都不做比人们想象的要累得多。一遍又一遍地看着同样的场景。如果这个地方有个像样的安保系统,情况就不会这么糟糕了。
I could set up a camera and observe things from there. Alas, the only camera the place owns is occupied with watching customers enter and exit from the front doors.=我本可以架设一台摄像机在那里观察情况。可惜,这家店唯一拥有的摄像头只用来监视顾客从前门进出。
Even then, the thing only records in black and white. Not exactly HD.=即使如此,那玩意儿也只能录制黑白画面。完全算不上高清。
Ugh. I need to do something to recharge my brain. Focusing is turning into a chore. Maybe I should switch things up by talking to one of the girls. Interview them a little.=唉。我需要做点什么来给大脑充电。保持专注变得越来越困难了。也许我应该换个方式,去和其中一个女孩聊聊。稍微采访一下她们。
Talk to Ayase.=与绫濑对话。
Talk to Sena.=与星奏对话。
Talk to Nanase.=与七濑对话。
Talk to Hayasaka.=与早坂对话。
Scene 5 - Cafe Interior=场景 5 - 咖啡店内部
I even wait several minutes in case she's in the bathroom, or getting something from the back. <i>She was here this morning</i>.=我甚至等了好几分钟,以防她在洗手间,或者去后面拿东西。<i>她今天早上还在这里的</i>。
I look around until I spot Sena.... but she doesn't seem to be anywhere inside the cafe.=我环顾四周寻找星奏....但她似乎不在咖啡店内的任何地方。
A wave of panic hits me. What if a customer abducted her? What if she walked out on the job? Or maybe she's still here somewhere and had a medical emergency?=一阵恐慌袭来。如果有顾客绑架了她怎么办?如果她擅自离职了怎么办?或者她可能还在这里的某个地方遇到了医疗紧急情况?
I start by looking in the bathrooms, but they're empty—aside from one customer with indigestion.=我先去查看洗手间,但里面空无一人——除了一位消化不良的顾客。
Right as I walk back into the dining area, Sena walks through the front door. We make eye contact, and with how worked up I've become, Sena walks straight over to me.=就在我走回餐厅区域的时候,星奏从前门走了进来。我们四目相对,看到我如此激动,星奏径直朝我走了过来。
r:"Are you feeling alright, (.+?)-san? You look as if you've seen a ghost."=你还好吗,$1先生?你看起来好像见了鬼一样。
I'm fine now.=我现在没事了。
I'm more worried about you.=我更担心的是你。
Where have you been?=你去哪里了?
    <b>Whenever I have time.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Not as much as I used to.</color>=    <b>只要我有时间。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>没有以前那么多了。</color>
    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Hayasaka.</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Ayase.</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Nanase.</color>\r\n    <b>Talk to Sena.</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>与早坂对话。</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>与绫濑对话。</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>与七濑对话。</color>    <b>与星奏对话。</b>
It's not just the girls who care about Shugo-san.=不仅仅是女孩们关心修吾先生。
Why? Well, because I need all of the data I can get my hands on. Yesterday, I basically just confirmed what I already knew.=为什么?嗯,因为我需要所有能获取到的数据。昨天,我基本上只是确认了我已经知道的事情。
I even wait several minutes in case she's in the bathroom, or getting something from the back. She was here this morning.=我甚至等了好几分钟,以防她在洗手间,或者去后面拿东西。她今天早上还在这里的。
Well, you left the cafe. What happened?=嗯,你离开了咖啡店。发生了什么?
About me? But why?=关于我?但是为什么?
Left the cafe...? I was standing out front, handing out fliers.=离开咖啡店...?我一直站在店门前,派发传单。
I'm more worried about you, Sena-kun.=我更担心的是你,星奏君。
Did you... perhaps forget we do that before peak hours?=你是不是...可能忘了我们在高峰时段之前要做那个?
r:"Hehe. I will take that as a yes. How adorable, (.+?)-san."=呵呵。我就当你是答应了。真可爱,$1先生。
Ah... I wasn't trying to insult you. I sincerely thought it was cute.=啊...我并不是想要侮辱你。我是真心觉得很可爱。
I-it's okay, Sena-kun. I know what you meant.=没-没关系的,星奏君。我明白你的意思。
I can't believe I forgot that detail. That was exactly how I met Sena just a few days ago, too. How silly of me...=真不敢相信我竟然忘了那个细节。几天前我就是这样遇见星奏的,真是太傻了...
Ah. By the way, why were you looking for me?=啊。顺便问一下,你为什么在找我?
I just wanted to let you know, if you need help with anything, I'm willing to give you a hand. That's all.=我只是想让你知道,如果你需要任何帮助,我愿意伸出援手。就这样。
Oh, right.=哦,对了。
Ah, I see!=啊,我明白了!
Hmm... I am done handing out fliers for the evening, and I have not taken any customers' orders yet.=嗯...我今晚派发传单的工作已经完成了,还没有接待任何顾客的点单。
r:"I apologize, (.+?)-san, but nothing comes to mind."=抱歉,$1先生,我什么都想不出来。
Oh... It's fine. I'll just go back to my little corner.=哦...没关系。我就回到我的小角落去了。
I start to walk back when Sena grabs me by the shoulder. I turn around to meet her awkward smile.=我正要走开时,星奏抓住了我的肩膀。我转身看到她脸上带着尴尬的微笑。
What is it?=怎么了?
I am quite sure everyone would appreciate it if you tidied up the cafe a bit for us.=如果你能帮我们整理一下咖啡店,我相信大家都会很感激的。
Wait. On second thought, there is something you can do for me. Well, for all of us, really.=等一下。转念一想,你确实可以为我做点事。准确地说,是为我们所有人做点事。
Customers leave the tables messy and drop things on the floor all the time. It would be very helpful if you went around and took care of that for us.=顾客总是把桌子弄得乱七八糟,还经常把东西掉在地上。如果你能帮我们打扫一下,那就太好了。
Even though I've essentially been assigned janitor, when Sena's beaming so beautifully, it's too difficult to turn her down. So, I muster the best grin I can and nod.=虽然我基本上被分配了看门人的工作,但当星奏如此灿烂地微笑时,我实在难以拒绝她。于是,我尽力挤出最好的笑容并点了点头。
Oh. That's a great idea. I'll get right to it.=哦,这是个好主意。我马上去做。
And that's how I end up being the cafe's bitch for the rest of the day. As soon as I clean up one mess, another appears out of thin air.=就这样我在接下来的一整天都变成了咖啡店的杂役。刚清理完一个烂摊子,另一个又凭空出现。
r:"Hehe. Thank you (.+?)-san!"=嘻嘻。谢谢你$1先生!
A few customers start throwing food and garbage on the floor just so they can watch and laugh at me. Fortunately, that's not the norm.=一些顾客开始故意把食物和垃圾扔在地上,就为了看着我并嘲笑我。幸运的是,这种情况并不常见。
Although one offers to pay me a huge tip if I "lick his shoes clean". This has become more of a BDSM cafe than a crossdressing maid cafe!=虽然有一位顾客提出如果我"舔干净他的鞋子"就给我一大笔小费。这已经变成了一家BDSM咖啡店,而不是男扮女装的女仆咖啡店了!
...Just kidding.=...开玩笑的。
It only takes about half an hour for me to have everything cleaned up. As it turns out, the girls are diligently on top of things, so the mess never builds up to anything crazy.=我只花了大约半小时就把所有东西都清理干净了。事实证明,这些女孩们一直很勤奋地处理各种事情,所以混乱从未积累到无法控制的地步。
Either way, my aching back is relieved by the time I'm done scrubbing tables and drying spills.=无论如何,当我擦完桌子和处理完溢出物后,我酸痛的后背终于得到了缓解。
Admittedly, I'm also a bit upset that I didn't get to talk to Sena for very long, but I'm sure there'll be other opportunities.=老实说,我也有点遗憾没能和星奏多聊一会儿,不过我相信以后还会有其他机会的。
I sidle back over to my makeshift work station in the corner and sit down with a long sigh.=我慢慢挪回角落里我那临时工作站,长叹一口气坐了下来。
That was a decent break, and my brain does feel refreshed, but it's just such a drag to creep back to my lonely little corner. I feel like a child going back into timeout.=虽然这是个不错的休息时间,我的大脑确实感到焕然一新,但要悄悄爬回我那孤独的小角落实在太令人沮丧了。我感觉自己像个被罚回到禁闭区的孩子。
Well, this is what I'm being paid to do, and everyone's livelihood is on the line. Now isn't the time to pout.=好吧,这就是我被雇来做的工作,而且大家的生计都指望着这个。现在不是撅嘴抱怨的时候。
It's time to man up and prove to the cafe's owner <i>(and, more importantly, myself)</i> that I can do this. That I can succeed if I put my mind to it.=是时候拿出男子汉的勇气,向咖啡店老板<i>(更重要的是,向我自己)</i>证明我能做到这一点。只要我专心致志,我就能成功。
So, I get back to work, ignoring that whiny, anxious voice at the back of my head that says there are better, more fun ways to spend my time.=于是,我回到工作中,无视脑后那个爱抱怨、充满焦虑的声音,它总说还有更好、更有趣的方式可以打发我的时间。
<i>You won't get the better of me this time, Mr. Procrastination Monster!</i>=<i>这次我不会被你打败的,拖延症怪兽先生!</i>
My wrists and shoulders ache from typing all day, but my detailed report is finally finished. I might've checked it for typos a few too many times, but it's fine.=我的手腕和肩膀因为整天打字而酸痛,但我的详细报告终于完成了。我可能检查了太多次错别字,不过这没关系。
In the end, I completed what I set out to do. I've made that first big step towards my goal.=最终,我完成了我打算做的事。我已经迈出了朝向目标的第一大步。
From just two days of observation, I learned plenty of valuable information.=仅仅通过两天的观察,我就学到了大量有价值的信息。
In terms of popularity, from most to least popular, the girls are ranked as such: Hayasaka, Sena, Nanase, and then Ayase. The gap between each of them isn't anything notable, though.=论人气排名,从最受欢迎到最不受欢迎,这些女孩的排名是:早坂、星奏、七濑,然后是绫濑。不过她们之间的差距并不明显。
That said, I've noticed that while there's certainly some overlap in the types of customers they attract, they do each have their own demographic.=话虽如此,我注意到虽然她们吸引的顾客类型确实有一些重叠,但她们各自都有自己的客户群体。
Even so, the girls frequently have periods where they don't have anything to do except hover around the customers who are dining and talk to them (or one another).=即便如此,这些女孩们经常会有空闲时间,除了在用餐的顾客周围徘徊并与他们(或彼此)交谈外,没有其他事情可做。
Not to mention that running a quick calculation on how much it costs to have all four of them work while the cafe is open versus profit per hour turns out...=更不用说快速计算一下让所有四个女孩在咖啡店营业时间工作的成本与每小时利润之比的结果...
Pretty sad results, honestly.=老实说,结果相当令人失望。
It's a miracle the place has stayed open this long.=这家店能开到现在简直是个奇迹。
Moving on, there are lots of items that can stand to be cut from the menu entirely.=接下来,菜单上有很多项目完全可以被删除。
Things like gyudon, omurice, and sweets are ordered often, but then some others weren't ordered once today.=像牛肉盖饭、蛋包饭和甜点这类食物经常被点,但其他一些食物今天一次都没有被点过。
And looking through our inventory history, some of the ingredients are hardly ordered at all.=而且查看我们的库存历史,有些食材几乎完全没被订购过。
Now, there's just one thing left for me to do.=现在,我只剩下最后一件事要做了。
r:"We are all here. What do you need, (.+?)-san?"=我们都到齐了。您需要什么,$1先生?
Erm, not to be rude, but is this going to take long? 'Cause I promised I'd help my little sister with something at home today.=呃,不是要无礼,但这会花很长时间吗?因为我答应今天要回家帮我妹妹做点事。
And, you know how little sisters get. If I make her cry, I'll never live it down.=而且,你知道小妹妹都是什么样的。如果我让她哭了,我这辈子都别想翻身了。
I know it's not ideal, doing this so abruptly, but it's important that you stay until the end. Is that okay?=我知道这样突然要求不太好,但你能一直留到最后真的很重要。可以吗?
Don't worry. It should only take a couple of minutes at most. I promise.=别担心。最多只需要几分钟时间。我保证。
If I had a little sister, I might've been able to relate. For better or worse, I'm an only child, so the best I can do is feign understanding.=如果我有个妹妹,或许我能够感同身受。不过不幸的是,我是独生子女,所以我只能假装理解了。
Alright. I get it, I get it. I'll take one for the team.=好吧。我明白了,我明白了。我会为团队做出牺牲的。
Thank you, Hayasaka-kun. I appreciate it.=谢谢你,早坂君。我很感激。
Nanase makes a show of sighing. She clearly wants someone to ask what's wrong, but the fact she thinks Hayasaka is being favored is written all over her face.=七濑夸张地叹了口气。她显然想让别人问她怎么了,但她认为早坂受到偏爱的想法完全写在了她的脸上。
Haa...=哈啊...
She puffs up her cheeks and turns away from the rest of us when she realizes no one will take her bait.=当她意识到没人会上她的当时,她鼓起脸颊,转身背对着我们其他人。
It's pretty darn cute, even though Nanase is a huge pain in the ass most of the time. Thankfully, not literally.=虽然七濑大多数时候都是个巨大的麻烦,但这样的她还是挺可爱的。谢天谢地,不是字面意义上的那种麻烦。
So, what is it?=那么,怎么了?
I had a few questions regarding the cafe.=我有几个关于咖啡店的问题。
Sounds easy enough.=听起来很简单。
First off. Which days tend to be the busiest?=首先,哪几天通常是最忙的?
That would be Friday and Saturday.=那就是周五和周六。
Definitely. Weekends always get busy for us.=当然。周末对我们来说总是很忙。
Nanase and Ayase also nod in agreement. It's exactly what I expected, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.=七濑和绫濑也点头表示同意。这正是我所预料的,但小心谨慎总比后悔好。
Makes sense. What about the menu?=理解了。那菜单呢?
I've noticed we've got a bit of bloat to the menu. Any suggestions on how we can change it?=我注意到我们的菜单有点臃肿。有什么建议可以改进吗?
Oh, jeez. This place has had the same menu for as long as I can remember.=天啊,这地方的菜单从我记事起就一直没变过。
We don't even have seasonal specials.=我们甚至都没有季节限定特餐。
That explains why I couldn't find any seasonal promotional materials stored away in my office. I was worried that might be the case.=这就解释了为什么我在办公室里找不到任何储存的季节性促销材料。我担心可能会是这种情况。
I think we should follow more trends.=我认为我们应该跟上更多潮流。
I totally agree with Ayase-san! I'd love some sakura-themed foods and drinks. Oh, and pumpkin in the fall!=我完全同意绫濑小姐的看法!我很想要一些樱花主题的食物和饮料。还有,秋天的时候可以做南瓜主题的!
Pfft. Where do you think we are? America?=切,你以为我们在哪?美国吗?
There's no rule that says only Americans can like pumpkin spice.=没有规定说只有美国人才能喜欢南瓜香料。
Well, maybe there should be. Matcha is a better choice.=好吧,或许应该有。抹茶才是更好的选择。
You can order matcha any time, though.=不过抹茶随时都可以点。
Now, now, ladies. There is no need to argue. Besides, both matcha and pumpkin spice are wonderful in the fall.=好了好了,女士们。没必要争论。而且,抹茶和南瓜香料在秋天都很棒。
And that gives me an idea. What if we created a meal set that includes both flavors?=这给了我一个想法。如果我们创建一个同时包含两种口味的套餐怎么样?
You know, that's actually a great idea!=你知道吗,这其实是个绝妙的主意!
Nice! I'll write that down and we can hammer out the details later.=太好了!我会记下来,我们可以稍后敲定细节。
Anything else?=还有什么事吗?
Mm... Well, there are some menu items that customers simply do not order. Or at least not very often.=嗯...这个,有些菜单上的项目顾客们根本不点。或者至少不经常点。
Perhaps we could replace them with new items, or reuse the ingredients for new menu items.=也许我们可以用新的项目替换它们,或者重新利用这些食材来制作新的菜单项目。
Sena has come to the same conclusion as me. In a way, it's reassuring. And I hadn't even considered expanding the menu by reusing ingredients.=星奏和我得出了相同的结论。某种程度上,这让人安心。而且我甚至都没有考虑过通过重新利用食材来扩展菜单。
Great idea. Anything else?=好主意。还有什么事吗?
I wait for a moment, but no one speaks up, so I take that as a no and move on.=我等了片刻,但没有人开口,所以我把这当作否定的回答然后继续。
One last question. It's a bit personal, but I hope you don't mind.=最后一个问题。有点私人,但希望你不介意。
What kinds of customers do you tend to wait on?=你通常会接待什么类型的顾客?
The girls exchange slightly confused looks as they think over the question. It's not meant to be offensive, but more to gauge the variety of customers that we have.=女孩们交换着略带困惑的眼神,思考着这个问题。这个问题并非是要冒犯谁,而是为了评估我们拥有的顾客多样性。
Hmm... I cannot say for certain. I see a lot of people throughout the day. I don't think there's any one type of person that I wait on.=嗯...我不能确定。我一整天都会接待很多人。我认为我服务的顾客并没有特定的类型。
Huh. Really?=啊。真的吗?
I actually get a ton more guys than girls. The guys love to flirt with me, but most of the girls act like they just want to be friends.=实际上我接待的男性顾客比女性多得多。那些男生喜欢跟我调情,但大多数女生表现得好像只想做朋友。
Interesting. I never noticed that with our customers.=有趣。我从未注意到我们的顾客有这种情况。
Mhm! Crazy, huh?=嗯!真是难以置信,对吧?
Very!=非常!
What about you two, Ayase-san and Nanase-kun?=你们两个呢,绫濑同学和七濑同学?
I don't know. It's kind of a waste of time to sort people out like that.=我不知道。那样给人分类其实挺浪费时间的。
I'd rather just focus on making sure the customers enjoy themselves.=我宁愿专注于确保顾客享受他们的时光。
She looks at me as if I've asked a stupid, pointless question. And to her, maybe it really does seem that way, but I'd like some proper answers to help everyone.=她看着我的眼神,仿佛我问了一个愚蠢又毫无意义的问题。也许在她看来,确实如此,但我只是想要一些恰当的回答来帮助大家。
It's not a topic I want to push, but it wouldn't be fair to ask the others, and not Nanase.=这不是我想强求的话题,但如果问了其他人而不问七濑,那就不公平了。
You really haven't noticed anything, even just in retrospect?=你真的没注意到任何事情吗,哪怕是事后回想也没有?
Does it matter?=这有什么关系吗?
It's important, Nanase-kun.=这很重要,七濑君。
Come on, Nagicchi. You don't need to be stubborn 24/7. If you aren't careful, it'll start to affect your cuteness rating.=来吧,小凪。你不需要一天24小时、一周7天都这么固执。如果你不小心点,这会开始影响你的可爱度评分哦。
What? You've gotta be kidding me.=什么?你一定是在开玩笑吧。
I'm totally not! There's a fine line between "adorably quirky" and "frustrating to tolerate."=我才不是呢!在"可爱古怪"和"令人难以忍受"之间有一条微妙的界限。
I'm not exactly sure what I'm witnessing, but whatever this is, it seems to be working. Hayasaka's words are getting through to Nanase. For a split second, her mask cracks.=我不太确定自己看到了什么,但无论如何,这似乎起效了。早坂的话语正在触动七濑。有那么一瞬间,她的面具出现了裂痕。
Fine. Have it your way. It's no fun if I get ganged up on.=好吧。随你们的意吧。如果我被你们一起针对的话就没意思了。
I get a fifty-fifty split of male and female customers, roughly.=我这边的顾客大约是男女各半。
Other than that, if I had to describe the people who stand out, it'd be... closeted.=除此之外,如果要我描述那些比较突出的人,那就是...深柜。
What do you mean?=你是什么意思?
Closeted guys, duh. The type who stare at my abs and ass a little too long but play it off when they realize I've caught them.=那些藏在柜子里的家伙,显而易见。就是那种盯着我的腹肌和屁股看得有点太久,但在意识到被我发现后又装作若无其事的类型。
I always get a good laugh out of the way their face turns bright red when I smirk at them.=每当我对他们坏笑时,看着他们的脸变得通红,我总是忍不住想笑。
Uh...=呃...
I feel like I'm missing something. Aren't a lot of the male customers--=我感觉我好像错过了什么。难道很多男性顾客不是--
Attracted to men? Maybe, but that's not the point. Not my business, either.=被男人吸引?也许吧,但那不是重点。反正也不关我的事。
As long as our customers have a good time while they're here, then I don't care what their preferences are.=只要我们的顾客在这里玩得开心,我不在乎他们有什么偏好。
Yeaaah... Plus one to that. It's not our business.=没错...我也同意。这不关我们的事。
Actually, I haven't answered your question yet.=实际上,我还没有回答你的问题。
I mostly get middle-aged men, but I'm not sure why.=我主要接待的是中年男性,但我不确定为什么。
r:"Hehe... I'll have to agree with Nanase-kun. I don't think we should overthink this, (.+?)-san."=嘿嘿...我不得不同意Nanase君的观点。我认为我们不应该想太多,$1先生。
It's not like they get nasty with me or anything. Sometimes, we even have these super long conversations about sports and stuff.=他们也不会对我无礼之类的。有时候,我们甚至会进行这些关于体育和其他事情的超长对话。
I-I see. That <i>is</i> strange.=我-我明白了。那<i>确实</i>很奇怪。
I can completely understand why they're drawn to Ayase. I'm baffled she doesn't understand that they find camaraderie in her. Either way, that strange sense of obliviousness is cute.=我完全能理解为什么他们会被绫濑吸引。我感到困惑的是她居然不明白他们在她身上找到了同伴感。无论如何,那种奇怪的迟钝感很可爱。
Not that I'm complaining.=我倒不是在抱怨。
Now, then. To end this little meeting, I have an announcement. Starting tomorrow, we're going to shake up the work schedules and only have two of you working per day.=那么,现在。为了结束这个小会议,我有个通知。从明天开始,我们将调整工作时间表,每天只安排两位员工上班。
All four visibly jump from the announcement. The shock on each of their faces is palpable.=四人听到这个通知都明显地跳了起来。每个人脸上的震惊都显而易见。
As much as I'd like to wait until next week to do this, the sooner we start saving money, the better. I only hope the girls don't hate me.=虽然我很想等到下周再这样做,但我们越早开始省钱越好。我只希望女孩们不会恨我。
Tomorrow, Sena-kun and Ayase-san will work together. The day after, Hayasaka-san and Nanase-kun will work together. You'll remain in these pairs and alternate days.=明天,星奏君和绫濑小姐将一起工作。后天,早坂小姐和七濑君将一起工作。你们将保持这些搭配并轮流值班。
So that's why you were asking those questions...=原来这就是你问那些问题的原因...
Yes. I wanted to make sure our customers would be well covered no matter who was working.=是的。我想确保无论谁在工作,我们的顾客都能得到很好的照顾。
Wh-what about our paychecks? Won't this cut our pay in half?=那-那我们的工资呢?这不会让我们的收入减半吗?
As much as I'd like to reassure Ayase, their paychecks are the exact reason we're having this conversation; well part of the reason. I give a hesitant nod in response.=虽然我很想安慰绫濑,但她们的薪水正是我们进行这次谈话的确切原因;好吧,是部分原因。我犹豫地点了点头作为回应。
Ah...=啊...
Unfortunately, yes. This is going to cut your wages down.=不幸的是,是的。这将会减少你们的工资。
Are you serious? We've been working these hours for months!=你是认真的吗?我们已经按这个时间表工作好几个月了!
Why the hell are you suddenly springing this on us? And with no warning?!=你他妈的为什么突然把这事强加给我们?而且一点预警都没有?!
Hayasaka-san. I'm very sorry.=早坂小姐。我非常抱歉。
But from what you girls have told me, and looking at the numbers, we can save a lot of money by limiting the amount of staff per day.=但根据你们告诉我的情况,以及查看了这些数据,我们可以通过限制每天的员工数量来节省大量资金。
If we had a higher influx of customers, we could justify the current schedules. But as it is, I'm worried we'll lose too much money this way.=如果我们有更多的顾客流量,我们就能证明当前的排班是合理的。但现状是,我担心我们会这样亏损太多钱。
I am sorry. I'm really hoping this isn't a permanent change.=对不起。我真的希望这不是一个永久性的变更。
r:"It sounds like we have put you in a tough position, (.+?)-san."=看来我们让你处于了一个困难的境地,$1先生。
I don't like it either, but I understand where you're coming from.=我也不喜欢这样,但我理解你的立场。
I'll say it again. Little bit of notice would've been nice.=我再说一遍。提前通知一下会更好。
Damnit. I might have to find a second job now.=该死。我现在可能得找第二份工作了。
Talk about pulling the rug out from under us.=真是猝不及防地给我们来了个措手不及。
I won't blame them one way or the other. If the situation were reversed, I'd probably hate me, too.=我不会因此责怪他们。如果立场互换,我可能也会恨我自己。
The disappointment lingers in the air. Only the coming days will tell whether or not the girls will resent me for this.=失望的情绪弥漫在空气中。只有接下来的日子才能告诉我,这些女孩是否会因此而怨恨我。
But this is also for their sake. It's better to have a part-time job than no job at all, right?=但这也是为了他们好。有份兼职工作总比完全没有工作要好,对吧?
That's all I've got.=这就是我所知道的全部。
I'll close the place up myself, so feel free to get changed and head out.=我自己会关店,你们可以去换衣服然后直接回家。
But let me know if you need anything.=但如果你需要什么,请告诉我。
<i>Haa...</i> Well, whatever. I can't deal with this right now. I have to get going. My sister's waiting.=<i>哈啊...</i> 算了。我现在没法处理这个。我得走了。我姐姐还在等我。
Hayasaka walks over to the locker room, void of her usual cheer. Shortly after, Nanase and Ayase wordlessly head to change as well.=早坂走向更衣室,失去了她平常的活力。不久之后,七濑和绫濑也默默地前去换衣服。
Sena however, sticks around, shuffling from side to side.=然而千奈却留了下来,在原地踌躇不安地来回踱步。
I know it has. I'm sorry to worry everyone.=我知道。很抱歉让大家担心了。
But after looking over the financials, we're not pulling in as much money as we should be.=但在检查了财务状况后,我们的收入并没有达到应有的水平。
This schedule shift will help correct that. Give us some breathing room is all.=这次排班调整将有助于纠正这个问题。只是给我们一些喘息的空间而已。
That does make sense.=确实有道理。
But... that's all it was, correct? The... cafe will not be closing down, will it?=但是...仅此而已,对吧?这家...咖啡店不会关门,对吧?
Right. That's all it was.=没错。就只是这样而已。
And with all the feedback that you provided, we'll be able to update our menu and maybe pull even more customers while saving a little extra.=有了你们提供的所有反馈,我们就能更新菜单,也许能吸引更多顾客,同时还能节省一些额外开支。
Hehe. I am still very new at this though, so perhaps I could've handled that better.=嘿嘿。不过我还是个新手,所以也许我本可以处理得更好。
I feel bad keeping Sena in the dark. She's been nothing but kind to me, and does everything she can to help the people here.=我感到很愧疚瞒着千奈。她对我一直很好,而且总是尽己所能帮助这里的每个人。
Still, this is for the best. I don't want anyone to have to worry about this place closing down.=尽管如此,这样做是最好的。我不希望任何人为这个地方可能关门而担忧。
It's alright. I'm glad my ideas helped.=没关系。我很高兴我的想法有所帮助。
Even if you're new, you are our manager. I didn't mean to question you, I'm just worried is all.=即使你是新来的,你也是我们的经理。我并不是要质疑你的决定,我只是有些担心而已。
No. Don't apologize.=不。不要道歉。
You've been very helpful, Sena-kun. You always are.=你帮了大忙,星奏君。你一直都是如此。
... I better get going. I'll see you tomorrow.=...我该走了。明天见。
Take care, Sena-kun.=保重,星奏君。
r:"Thanks, (.+?)-san. I appreciate it."=谢谢你,$1先生。我很感谢。
Ayase and Sena both move effortlessly through the cafe as they take orders, deliver food, and chat up customers. To any customer, they smile and chat like any other day at the cafe.=绫濑和星奏在咖啡店里轻松自如地穿梭,她们接受订单、送上食物,与顾客闲聊。对任何顾客,她们都微笑着聊天,就像在咖啡店的其他普通日子一样。
Watching them, I've got mad respect for the two girls and all the effort they're putting into this place.=看着她们,我对这两个女孩以及她们为这个地方付出的所有努力感到由衷的敬佩。
If one pays close attention though, it's easy to see a maid's smile fade away when they disappear into the kitchen.=但若仔细观察,就能轻易看到女仆们在进入厨房后笑容渐渐消失。
Even knowing that I've cut their hours in half, and did so without much of any warning.=即使知道我把他们的工作时间削减了一半,而且几乎没有提前通知。
That's the part that I regret the most out of this situation. Hopefully in the long run, it'll pay off.=在这种情况下,这是我最后悔的部分。希望从长远来看,这会是值得的。
Omurice coming right up!=蛋包饭马上就来!
Please wait just a bit, Master.=请稍等片刻,主人。
Ayase takes an order from yet another customer before finally disappearing off to prep their food.=绫濑接了又一位顾客的点单,然后终于离开去准备他们的食物。
Two slices of banana cream cake with strawberry ice cream.=两片香蕉奶油蛋糕配草莓冰淇淋。
Sena, meanwhile, has her arms full as she sets down a couple plates in front of another table of customers.=与此同时,星奏双手捧满了盘子,正把几盘食物放在另一桌顾客面前。
Her smile as graceful as ever, one of the customers comments on her beautiful smile and the girl just blushes.=她的笑容一如既往地优雅,一位顾客称赞她美丽的笑容,这女孩只是害羞地脸红了。
Really, you light up this room. I'd be here every day if I could.=真的,你让这个房间变得明亮起来。如果可以的话,我每天都会来这里。
That's very sweet of you, Master. Unfortunately I'm not here everyday.=主人您真是太贴心了。很遗憾我并不是每天都在这里。
But I am very happy you think so.=但我非常高兴你这么认为。
The customers swoon over elegant mannerisms. I can't help but feel a twitch of guilt when she has to mention not being here everyday.=顾客们为她优雅的举止倾倒。当她不得不提及自己并非每天都在这里时,我不禁感到一丝内疚。
I just hope that with time, the girls will be able to forgive me for jumping all this change upon them.=我只希望随着时间推移,女孩们能够原谅我突然给她们带来的这些变化。
I should really be doing something.=我真的应该做点什么。
I'm just sitting in my booth again, observing while our only two maids for the day are out on the floor, doing all the work.=我只是再次坐在自己的隔间里,观察着今天值班的仅有的两位女仆在大厅里忙前忙后。
<i>Maybe if I just sneak into the kitchen... I can do some of the cooking.</i>=<i>也许我可以偷偷溜进厨房...帮忙做些烹饪。</i>
With that, I pull up from my seat and wander back. While Sena and Ayase wait on customers, I step into the kitchen and glance over a small pile of orders the girls have built up.=说完,我从座位上站起来向后走去。当星奏和绫濑正在招待顾客时,我步入厨房,查看女孩们积累的一小堆订单。
Looks like they build up the pile, then come back to cook in batches. They even have their names written on the individual pieces of paper so the girls know who is delivering what.=看起来她们是先把订单积累起来,然后再一批批地回来烹饪。她们甚至在每张纸上写下自己的名字,这样女孩们就知道谁负责送什么菜。
Rolling up my sleeves, I go to work on cooking up some rice and prepping some desserts.=我卷起袖子,开始煮米饭和准备一些甜点。
Some of the food being ordered is beyond my skills as a chef, so Ayase or Sena will need to make those.=有些点的食物超出了我的厨艺水平,所以需要绫濑或星奏来制作那些。
But if I can at least offload some of the cooking, then that should help the two out.=但如果我至少能分担一些烹饪工作,那应该能帮到她们两个。
It doesn't take long and I've got a couple orders of food ready for her customers. As I'm working though, I hear a gasp and turn to find Sena standing at the counter.=没过多久,我就准备好了几份给她顾客的食物。正当我工作时,我听到一声惊讶的抽气声,转身发现星奏站在柜台前。
What are you doing here?=你在这里做什么?
Her question catches me completely off guard. It's not like I'm some random bum off the street. I do work here. Better yet, I'm the manager at this cafe.=她的问题完全出乎我的意料。我又不是什么街上随便来的流浪汉。我确实在这里工作。更好的是,我是这家咖啡店的经理。
I'm sorry. I wasn't expecting to see you back in the kitchen.=对不起。我没想到会在厨房看到你。
Did you cook all this?=这些都是你做的吗?
She glances over a handful of meals I've prepped onto the counter.=她瞥了眼我在柜台上准备好的几份餐点。
Yep. Figured I might as well help while I'm here.=是啊。既然我在这里,不如帮点忙。
I dropped a lot on you girls yesterday. And I'm sorry about that.=昨天我给你们女孩子添了很多麻烦。对此我感到抱歉。
You scared us with that announcement.=你那个宣布吓到我们了。
We've all been working full time for so long, no one thought twice about it.=我们大家都已经全职工作这么久了,没人会对此有第二个想法。
Yeah, that's kind of what I figured based on the numbers I saw. Either no one paid attention, or no one really cared.=是啊,根据我看到的数字,我大概也是这么想的。要么没人注意,要么根本没人在乎。
Considering the owner, I could honestly see it going either way.=考虑到店主的性格,老实说我觉得结果可能会朝任何一个方向发展。
I just want to make sure the place brings in money.=我只想确保这个地方能赚到钱。
I'd love to keep all of you on full time.=我很希望能让你们所有人都保持全职工作。
I understand. It's not easy for everyone, but you're trying to do what's best.=我明白。这对每个人来说都不容易,但你正在尽力做最好的选择。
We'll get used to it.=我们会习惯的。
Sena! She's the girl with a heart of gold here. After what I did, I expected everyone to hate me. And who knows, maybe this is the calm before the storm.=星奏!她是这里心地善良的女孩。在我做了那些事之后,我以为所有人都会恨我。谁知道呢,也许这只是暴风雨前的平静。
Nanase and Hayasaka weren't exactly thrilled when I dropped the news. <i>Tomorrow could be fun.</i>=当我宣布那个消息时,七濑和早坂并不怎么高兴。<i>明天可能会很有趣。</i>
Nanase and Hayasaka weren't exactly thrilled when I dropped the news. <i>Tomorrow could be fun.</i>=当我宣布那个消息时,七濑和早坂并不怎么高兴。<i>明天可能会很有趣。</i>
Anyway, if I can help you girls out with the cooking, then I'll do whatever I can.=无论如何,如果我能帮你们女孩做饭,那我会尽我所能。
What! Why?=什么!为什么?
r:"Unfortunately (.+?)-san, as happy as I am that you're helping, I'd prefer it if you let Ayase-san and myself cook."=很遗憾$1先生,虽然我很高兴你来帮忙,但我更希望你能让Ayase-san和我来做饭。
The customers get quite stingy over who touches their food.=顾客们对谁碰他们的食物非常吝啬。
They want the maids to be the only ones handling their meals.=他们希望只有女仆来处理他们的餐食。
Anyways, you sure I can't help with anything?=总之,你确定我不能帮忙做些什么吗?
Guessing taking out the food wouldn't work either.=我猜自己去端食物也行不通。
No. Why don't you leave the cooking and waitressing to us?=不。为什么不把烹饪和服务员的工作留给我们呢?
Thank you so much for the offer though. I do appreciate it.=不过还是非常感谢你的好意。我真的很感激。
Defeated, I resign myself to the office. Dropping myself into the chair and flipping on the computer, I scan through the data I've collected over the past couple of days.=失败了,我只好回到办公室。我瘫坐在椅子上,打开电脑,浏览着过去几天收集的数据。
It's useful information, but I'm not sure how to apply all of this raw data into actionable items for the cafe.=这些信息很有用,但我不确定如何将所有这些原始数据转化为咖啡店可执行的项目。
If I could help with the hands-on work like the kitchen, I'd feel more productive. But apparently the customers detest the very thought of someone "not cute" touching their food.=如果我能帮忙做些实际工作比如在厨房里,我会感觉更有成效。但显然顾客们非常厌恶"不可爱的人"碰他们的食物这个想法。
<i>Talk about barking up the wrong tree!</i>=<i>真是找错对象了!</i>
I need to find something to do.=我需要找点事情做。
Call the cafe's owner=联系咖啡店店主
Twiddle Thumbs=无所事事
Scene 6 - Office=场景 6 - 办公室
No use in sitting around twiddling my thumbs. If I'm going to be a manager, I need to know what a manager's responsibilities are.=坐在这里无所事事没有用。既然我要当经理,就得了解经理的职责是什么。
The unfortunate aspect of college is that it tends to be quite lacking in the "hands-on" department. Textbooks and tests are a poor substitute for experience as it turns out.=大学教育的遗憾之处在于它往往在"实践"方面相当欠缺。事实证明,教科书和考试根本无法替代真实经验。
Since every business has its own unique quirks, I may as well call the owner and ask him for advice on what the heck I should be doing.=既然每个企业都有其独特之处,我不妨打电话给店主,询问一下到底该做些什么。
Grabbing the phone, I dial up his number and wait for him to answer. The line rings several times, and for a moment, I'm afraid it'll go over to voicemail.=我拿起电话,拨通了他的号码,等待他接听。电话铃声响了好几次,有那么一刻,我担心电话会转入语音信箱。
Hello? Who is this?=喂?你是谁?
r:"Uhh. It's me? (.+?)-san."=呃。是我啊?$1先生。
Oh. What the hell are you calling me for?=哦。你他妈的打电话给我干什么?
Don't you have a job to do?=你不是有工作要做吗?
Well this is going swimmingly. Glad I caught him in a good mood.=真是进展顺利啊。真高兴我碰上了他心情好的时候。
A job? Isn't that what staff is for?=工作?这不是员工该做的事吗?
Here I thought I'd gotten a cushy job from you.=我还以为从你这里得到了一份轻松的工作。
r:"You know (.+?)-san. I think I hired you into the wrong position."=你知道吗$1先生。我觉得我让你担任了错误的职位。
I just so happen to have an opening as a body bag stuffer for some yakuza friends. Part time. What do you say?=碰巧我有个给一些黑帮朋友装尸袋的兼职空缺。你觉得怎么样?
The ice cold threat slithers out across the phone line and sends a shiver down my back. <i>Does he really have such friends?</i>=那冰冷的威胁通过电话线蜿蜒而来,让我不禁打了个寒颤。<i>他真的有这种朋友吗?</i>
You know what? I don't care. Joke failed. I like my job.=你知道吗?我不在乎。笑话失败了。我喜欢我的工作。
I'm sorry. I was just messing around.=对不起。我只是在开玩笑而已。
Well don't. You're already wasting my time.=别这样。你已经在浪费我的时间了。
Now why the hell did you call me?=你他妈的到底为什么打电话给我?
I was wondering if you had a list of duties or tasks I'm supposed to be in charge of here.=我想知道你是否有我在这里应该负责的职责或任务清单。
I'm a bit lost on what I should be doing.=我有点搞不清楚我应该做什么。
Did you learn nothing in college?=你在大学里什么都没学到吗?
The term "manager" is a bit self-defining. Isn't it? You "manage" the cafe.="经理"这个词本身就是自我定义的。不是吗?你"管理"这家咖啡店。
Yeah. Great help there Einstein! If I'm just going to get berated by this guy, why'd I call?=是啊。真是帮了大忙啊爱因斯坦!如果只是被这家伙羞辱一顿,我为什么要打这个电话?
Fine. Fine.=好吧。好吧。
Have you at least gone over the managerial documents that were on your desk?=你至少看过放在你桌上的那些管理文件了吗?
Ah. Those I did read through. A lot of technical jargon and HR-type stuff.=啊。那些我确实看过了。很多技术术语和人事相关的内容。
The documents in question gave a high level overview of the cafe, its staffing and services, but didn't go into detail about individual responsibilities.=这些文件只是对咖啡店、人员配置和服务进行了概述,但并没有详细说明个人职责。
Yeah. I read through that already.=是的。我已经看过那个了。
Didn't mention much about my position though.=不过那些文件并没有提到太多关于我职位的内容。
Alright. Let's get your work email setup then.=好的。那我们来设置你的工作邮箱吧。
Okay.=好的。
The owner walks me through a series of steps to connect me with the cafe's email domain, and helps to provide me with my own email address.=店主带我经历了一系列步骤,将我连接到咖啡店的邮件域名,并帮助我创建了自己的电子邮箱地址。
Only thing I really do is think up a password and I'm good to go.=我只需要想一个密码就可以完成了。
... And you've got the confirmation email?=……你收到确认邮件了吗?
Yes, it's right here.=是的,就在这里。
I'll get something sent out to you tomorrow then. For now, just hang tight and do whatever.=那我明天会给你发些材料过去。现在,就先放松一下,随便做点什么吧。
It's a simple procedure on my end. I mainly read off a few prompts on the screen, while he communicates with <i>someone</i> to get me connected.=这是个简单的程序。我主要是读出屏幕上的一些提示,而他则与<i>某人</i>沟通来帮我完成连接。
Good.=很好。
You trying to get fired, dumbass?=你想被炒鱿鱼吗,蠢货?
Like go home and take it easy?=比如回家休息一下?
...No.=……不。
Anyways, I need to go.=总之,我得走了。
Then shut it.=那就闭嘴。
I'm at the beach with my family.=我正和家人在海滩上。
Just make sure you check your email.=记得查看你的邮件。
I will. I'll get right on that tomorrow.=我会的。我明天就开始处理。
S-Sorry for interrupting.=抱、抱歉打扰了。
The owner doesn't even say goodbye. He just hangs up. Well, that went over about as well as a lead balloon.=店主甚至没说再见就挂断了电话。嗯,这次对话的效果简直糟糕透顶。
Not that it exactly helped me much. Cool! I've got an email with job details coming tomorrow. What the hell should I do until then?=这也没怎么帮到我。太好了!我明天会收到一封包含工作详情的邮件。在那之前我他妈该干什么?
Guess I'll poke around the internet.=我猜我就随便上网浏览一下吧。
It's not much, but it's the best I've got. Read up on some articles, maybe watch some videos, and see what people online are saying. Cause no one online would ever give bad information!=虽然不多,但这是我能给你的最好建议了。看看一些文章,或许看些视频,看看网上人们都在说什么。因为网上的人绝对不会提供错误信息嘛!
A few hours pass as I skim through different blogs and other websites. Some of the information is good, while other pieces I find don't exactly apply to cafes.=几小时过去了,我浏览了各种博客和其他网站。一些信息很有用,而其他我找到的内容并不完全适用于咖啡店。
Like one site says to "actively engage with your customer base".=比如一个网站说要"积极与你的顾客群体互动"。
The worst is when I find contradicting information.=最糟糕的是当我发现相互矛盾的信息时。
<i>Great! That's encouraging.</i>=<i>太好了!这真令人鼓舞。</i>
While another makes the bold claim of: "managers are to be treated like children - seen and not heard, unless there's a problem. Then, be the adult."=另一篇则大胆宣称:"管理者应该被当作孩子对待——可以看见但不应被听见,除非有问题出现。那时,你才需要表现得像个成年人。"
The sound of someone knocking on my office door pulls my head up from the computer.=敲门声把我的注意力从电脑上拉了回来。
Yeah? Come in.=嗯?请进。
r:"Are you alright, (.+?)-san?"=你还好吗,$1先生?
It's Sena. And, Ayase.=是星奏。还有,绫濑。
I guess.=我想是吧。
I don't exactly expect both maids to be standing in my office doorway when they're the only two on duty for the day.=我真没想到两位女仆会站在我办公室门口,尤其是她们今天是仅有的两位值班人员。
That's why we're here.=这就是我们来这里的原因。
You've holed up in the office all day.=你整天都把自己关在办公室里。
What about the cafe?=咖啡店怎么了?
It's alright. Business has slowed down a bit.=没关系。生意稍微慢了一点。
We won't stay long.=我们不会久留的。
I let out a sigh. Not annoyed at them, but more-so that they felt the need to check on me. I'm a long way from being an actual manager.=我叹了口气。我并不是对她们感到烦恼,而是更多地在意她们觉得需要来关心我。我离成为一个真正的管理者还有很长的路要走。
Well...While you're here, I just got off the phone with the owner.=嗯...既然你们来了,我刚刚和店主通完电话。
Are we closing down after all?=我们最终还是要关门吗?
No. Nothing like that.=不。完全不是那样的。
I called him because I wanted a list of managerial duties for the cafe. I'm not exactly sure what it means to be a manager here.=我打电话给他是因为我想了解咖啡店经理的职责清单。我不太清楚在这里当经理究竟意味着什么。
Perhaps we can help.=或许我们能帮上忙。
Ayase-san and I have more experience here anyway.=反正绫濑小姐和我在这里的经验更丰富。
Yeah! We know this place like the back of our hands.=是的!我们对这个地方了如指掌。
Really? You'd do that for me?=真的吗?你愿意为我做这个?
We're all in this together, after all.=毕竟,我们都在共同面对这一切。
A wave of relief washes over me. Even after what I've done to the girls, they're still willing to help me.=一阵如释重负的感觉涌上心头。即使在我对女孩们做了那些事之后,她们仍然愿意帮助我。
Or maybe they're just taking pity on me. Whatever the case is, I need to man up and figure this job out.=又或许他们只是在可怜我。不管怎样,我需要振作起来,弄清楚这份工作。
Okay. What do you think it means to be a manager then?=好的。那么你认为当经理意味着什么?
Well...When I think of a manager, I think of a coach on a team.=嗯...当我想到经理时,我会想到团队中的教练。
Organizing the players and their training equipment. Coming up with a playbook and leading practice. Keeping everyone motivated.=组织球员和他们的训练设备。制定战术手册并带领训练。保持所有人的积极性。
Stuff like that.=诸如此类的事情。
True. We're not exactly a sports team, but I mean some of that makes sense here.=没错。我们并不是一支运动队,但我觉得有些道理是相通的。
I do have to deal with inventory.=我确实需要处理库存。
We may not be out on the field, but I think the focus on teamwork and organization still applies to us.=我们可能不是在球场上,但我认为对团队合作和组织的关注仍然适用于我们。
So... Maybe coming up with different items and working with you girls then?=所以...也许是想出不同的商品并与你们这些女孩一起工作?
Maybe planning fun things to do with customers too!=也许还要策划与顾客一起做的有趣活动!
Yeah! Exactly that stuff.=没错!就是那些事情。
That's a great idea, Ayase-san.=这是个好主意,绫濑同学。
I pop open an empty document on my computer and start jotting stuff down.=我打开电脑上的一个空白文档,开始记录一些内容。
Got it.=明白了。
New ways to engage with the customers.=与顾客互动的新方式。
What about you Sena-kun?=你呢,星奏君?
Well. When I think of a manager, I think of the person that I work with for modeling.=嗯。当我想到经理时,我想到的是和我一起做模特工作的那个人。
She spends a lot of her time booking photo shoots and events for me.=她花费大量时间为我预约摄影拍摄和活动。
She also makes sure my outfits are in order, and that she has all my accessories and makeup ready when I arrive.=她还确保我的服装整齐得体,并在我到达时准备好所有配饰和化妆品。
We kind of already have that though.=不过我们已经有类似的东西了。
Kind of falls under things like inventory.=算是属于库存管理之类的工作。
What else does she do?=她还做什么其他工作?
Sena thinks for a moment. I'm genuinely curious as to what her manager does. I've never met an actual model before, so hearing about that facet of Sena's life is quite intriguing.=星奏思考了一会儿。我真的很好奇她的经理都做些什么。我以前从未见过真正的模特,所以听到关于星奏生活中这一方面的事情非常有趣。
Well. She also spends time promoting my work.=嗯。她还花时间宣传我的工作。
Social media. Magazine inclusions. Advertising. She's a very busy woman.=社交媒体。杂志刊登。广告宣传。她是个非常忙碌的女人。
r:"What if (.+?)-san did more with advertising for us?"=如果$1先生能为我们多做些广告宣传工作会怎么样?
The ice cold threat slithers out across the phone line and sends a shiver down my back. Does he really have such friends?=冰冷的威胁顺着电话线蔓延,让我不寒而栗。他真的有这样的朋友吗?
Great! That's encouraging.=太好了!这真令人鼓舞。
It's a simple procedure on my end. I mainly read off a few prompts on the screen, while he communicates with someone to get me connected.=在我这边是个简单的程序。我主要是读出屏幕上的几个提示,而他则与某人沟通以帮我接通。
We could fill every seat in the cafe if we ran ads on TV or something.=如果我们在电视或其他媒体上投放广告,咖啡店的每个座位都能坐满顾客。
Maybe not TV ads, but we should be able to do some online marketing.=也许不是电视广告,但我们应该可以做一些网络营销。
But I like the idea.=但我喜欢这个想法。
I don't think we have the budget for that kind of advertising.=我认为我们没有预算做那种规模的广告。
I type up a few more notes into my document, and even after such a short discussion, I'm feeling so much better about the job.=我在文档中又记录了几条笔记,即使经过这么短的讨论,我对工作的感觉已经好多了。
Exactly what I was thinking!=正合我意!
At least this is giving me some direction. <i>Not like some people where every stupid phone call is a massive interruption.</i>=至少这给了我一些方向。<i>不像某些人,每个愚蠢的电话都是一次巨大的打扰。</i>
I think the big takeaway is just to think about the word, "manager." It means to manage.=我认为最重要的领悟就是思考"经理</quote>这个词。它的意思是去管理。
Hehe. I suppose you're right Ayase-san.=呵呵。我想你说得对,绫濑小姐。
Gyahaha! Aren't you not supposed to use the word in its definition?=呵呵呵!你不是不应该在定义中使用被定义的词吗?
I think that's a great idea.=我认为这是个好主意。
But maybe I could look into this marketing and online advertising stuff.=但也许我可以研究一下这些营销和网络广告的事情。
Hah! But I get the idea now. Whether it's managing a sports team, or a model's career, the basics seem to be the same.=哈!但我现在明白了。无论是管理一支运动队,还是管理模特的职业生涯,基本原则似乎都是相同的。
Oh? Well you girls better get back to it I suppose.=哦?那么我想你们女孩最好回去工作了。
Ah. I think we got some customers again.=啊,我们好像又有顾客来了。
Thank you so very much for all of your help.=非常感谢你的所有帮助。
With that, both Sena and Ayase exit my office and go back to work. I'm so glad that they stopped by.=说完,星奏和绫濑都离开了我的办公室,回去工作了。我很高兴她们能来拜访。
With the help from both girls, I've got a much better idea of how to help this cafe than I did before.=在两位女孩的帮助下,我比之前更清楚该如何帮助这家咖啡店了。
r:"I'm glad we could help you, (.+?)-san."=很高兴能帮到您,$1先生。
Of course!=当然!
Perhaps the owner will bring some other things to light in his email tomorrow, but at least I have a starting point now.=也许店主明天在邮件中会提供更多信息,但至少我现在已经有了一个起点。
I spend the remainder of the day poking around online and some other bits and bobs.=我剩下的时间都在网上浏览和做一些零零碎碎的事情。
It's not the most productive few hours, but at least I'm getting introduced to the concept of online marketing.=这几个小时并不是很有成效,但至少我对网络营销的概念有了初步了解。
As the day comes to a close, I step out of my office to help out with closing duties. I no more than close the door behind me when I hear Sena's and Ayase's voices from the dining area.=当一天即将结束时,我走出办公室帮忙处理关店事务。我刚刚关上身后的门,就听到了星奏和绫濑从用餐区传来的声音。
You think we're going to be on part time for very long?=你觉得我们会兼职工作很长时间吗?
But they made the best of it. Even though I know they're not thrilled with the schedule, both Ayase and Sena put on their best faces and do what they can.=但她们尽力而为了。即使我知道她们对这个时间安排并不满意,绫濑和星奏还是摆出最好的姿态,尽己所能。
These girls. They're really too good to be working here. I owe them a lot. This first day could've been a complete disaster.=这些女孩,她们真的太优秀了,不该只在这里工作。我欠她们很多。要不是她们,第一天可能就是一场彻底的灾难。
You were so excited after our meeting.=我们会议结束后你显得非常兴奋。
Gotta get used to the new schedule somehow!=总得想办法适应新的时间表!
Thank Sena=感谢星奏
Thank both girls=感谢两位女孩
Thank Ayase=感谢绫濑
Go home=回家
Not really. I think we've got things under control.=其实不需要。我认为我们已经掌控了局面。
I owe these girls a big "thank you." But, they also look ready to go home too.=我欠这些女孩一个大大的"谢谢"。不过,她们看起来也已经准备回家了。
Thank you for offering.=谢谢你的好意。
Is there anything I can do then?=那我能做些什么呢?
That's alright. We didn't want to disturb you.=没关系。我们不想打扰你。
I would've come out and helped.=我本来应该出来帮忙的。
Oh! You should've said something.=噢!你应该早点告诉我的。
So we're actually almost done.=所以我们实际上几乎完成了。
Of course, I expect tomorrow to be the bumpy part of the road with Nanase and Hayasaka. I'll need to think of something I can do to lighten their moods. Or at least Nanase's.=当然,我预计明天与七濑和早坂相处会是比较艰难的部分。我需要想些办法让她们心情好转。或者至少让七濑的心情好一些。
It worked out pretty well.=事情进展得相当顺利。
The place was empty enough for one maid to waitress and the other to start closing up.=店里的客人已经很少了,一个女仆负责招待顾客,另一个开始准备打烊。
We actually started them right before the cafe closed.=我们实际上是在咖啡店关门前刚开始的。
Sena and Ayase exchange glances and then look back at me.=星奏和绫濑互相交换了眼神,然后又看向了我。
It will take some getting used to. But I'm glad things went well for you two today.=这需要一些时间来适应。不过我很高兴今天你们两个相处得不错。
Without Nanase-kun and Hayasaka-san, it felt busier.=没有七濑君和早坂小姐,感觉更忙了。
Did you need any help with closing duties?=你需要帮忙做收尾工作吗?
Going to take some getting used to.=需要一些时间来适应。
We managed to hold our own.=我们设法应付得不错。
The crowd was steady for a weekday.=工作日的人流量还算稳定。
I pretend as though I heard nothing, and give them my biggest smile. Better to at least try and end the day on a high note than send everyone home with lowered spirits.=我假装什么都没听见,给他们露出我最灿烂的笑容。至少应该努力以积极的方式结束这一天,而不是让所有人带着低落的情绪回家。
Ayase-san. Sena-kun. How'd the rest of the day go?=绫濑小姐。星奏君。剩下的一天过得怎么样?
Hope you didn't miss me too much.=希望你没有太想念我。
Better not eavesdrop any further.=最好不要再偷听了。
Sorry...=对不起...
He was kind of a spaz at times.=他有时候行为有点怪异。
I would think not.=我想也不会。
It's alright, Ayase-san. I know you didn't mean anything by it.=没关系,绫濑小姐。我知道你并没有恶意。
Huh. I just don't want to lose any more hours. I'm not a model like you.=呃。我只是不想再失去更多工时了。我又不像你是个模特。
Did I maybe go too far? The hour cut wasn't an entirely impulsive decision. It needed to happen. Listening to them converse though, I feel like I screwed up in making that decision.=我是不是做得太过分了?削减工时并非完全出于冲动的决定。这是必须要做的。不过听着他们交谈,我感觉自己在做这个决定时搞砸了。
No! That's okay.=不!没关系。
That wouldn't be right either.=那样也不对。
At least this is giving me some direction. Not like some people where every stupid phone call is a massive interruption.=至少这给了我一些方向。不像某些人,每个愚蠢的电话都是一个巨大的干扰。
r:"I think (.+?)-san just wants to tighten the cafe's belt a bit. It sounded like the previous manager wasn't good at book-keeping."=我想$1先生只是想让咖啡店勒紧裤带一点。听起来之前的经理不太擅长记账。
I hang back listening to their conversation. It'd feel awkward just walking out now.=我躲在后面听着他们的对话。现在走出去会感到很尴尬。
I let out a sigh and wander out to greet the girls.=我叹了口气,走出去迎接女孩们。
What would I do without those two? Not only did they keep their smiles and their spirits up, but they even helped me brainstorm ideas on how to help the cafe.=没有那两个人我该怎么办?他们不仅保持微笑和积极的精神,还帮我想出了如何帮助咖啡店的点子。
Scene 6 - Cafe Interior=场景6 - 咖啡店内部
There's something to be said for hard working, positive minded employees. Both Ayase and Sena had every right to scream at me for cutting their hours.=不得不说,勤奋工作、积极向上的员工真的很难得。绫濑和星奏本有理由因为我削减她们的工时而对我大发雷霆。
If we weren't paired together, I'd give you some of my hours.=如果我们没有被安排在一起工作,我会把我的一些工时分给你的。
Instead, they made the best of the situation, and we're better off for it.=相反,他们充分利用了这种情况,我们因此也过得更好。
Sena-kun. Ayase-san.=星奏君。绫濑小姐。
I just wanted to give both of you girls a big thank you for today.=我只是想对你们两个女孩说声谢谢,感谢你们今天的付出。
I don't know what I would've done without you.=没有你的话我真不知道该怎么办。
r:"That's very sweet, (.+?)-san."=真是太贴心了,$1先生。
We were only doing our job.=我们只是在做自己的工作而已。
What good's a maid if you can't count on them?=如果连她们都指望不上,那要女仆有什么用呢?
I have a good laugh. Too true.=我大笑起来。太对了。
Good point. But still, you both have every reason to be frustrated with me.=说得对。但是,你们两个还是有充分理由对我感到失望。
So I really appreciate your hard work, and helping me brainstorm ideas with managing the place.=所以我真的很感谢你的辛勤工作,以及帮我一起构思管理这个地方的点子。
Thank you both so much!=非常感谢你们两位!
Every cafe has rough times.=每家咖啡馆都会经历艰难时期。
It doesn't help that you're new here. As long as everyone works together, I'm sure you'll figure things out.=你是新来的这一点确实不太有利。只要大家一起合作,我相信你会搞清楚一切的。
No "i" in "team."=团队里没有"我"字。
Like we said, teamwork! Sportsmanship!=就像我们说的,团队合作!体育精神!
I just really appreciate it.=我真的非常感谢。
Let me know if you need anything.=如果你需要什么,请告诉我。
Just as long as you do the same.=只要你也这样做。
I will.=我会的。
Now why don't you two run along and I'll finish closing up here?=你们两个先走吧,这里的收尾工作我来完成?
Both girls give me a smile and head off to change, and then head out. It's so encouraging to know people have your back.=两个女孩对我微笑着离开去换衣服,然后出门了。知道有人支持你真是令人鼓舞。
Where I would be without Ayase and Sena, I have no clue. I only know that it wouldn't be good.=没有绫濑和星奏,我真不知道自己会怎样。我只知道那肯定不会好。
Once the two girls head out, I poke around a bit longer with some things at the cafe. I'm feeling good about tomorrow. Well, more specifically, I'm cautiously optimistic.=两个女孩离开后,我在咖啡店里又收拾了一会儿。我对明天感觉不错。更确切地说,我持谨慎乐观的态度。
Nanase didn't exactly give off positive vibes from yesterday. Her and Hayasaka might be a little more critical of things. That's not bad, but I'll need to be prepared for it.=七濑昨天给人的感觉并不是很积极。她和早坂可能会对事情更加挑剔。这并不坏,但我需要做好心理准备。
Once everything is locked up and put away, I head out into the streets, and into the cool evening air.=一切都锁好收拾完毕后,我走出店门,迎着凉爽的夜风踏上了回家的路。
Well, here I sit, in my own little Fortress of Solitude. It's funny how isolating the cafe can be when no one else is around.=好吧,我就坐在这里,在我自己的孤独堡垒中。当周围没有其他人时,这家咖啡店能有多么令人感到孤立,这真是有趣。
Empty tables, devoid of plates and the usual chatter... The place feels dead.=空荡荡的桌子,没有盘子也没有平常的交谈声...这地方感觉死气沉沉的。
I arrived extra early to start setup for Nanase and Hayasaka. I want today to pass as smoothly as possible for the two girls (and for myself).=我特意提前到达,开始为七濑和早坂做准备工作。我希望今天无论对这两个女孩(还是对我自己)来说都能尽可能顺利地度过。
I've got the lights on, the tables prepped, and the ovens warming up.=我已经把灯打开了,桌子准备好了,烤箱也在预热中。
I can at least start baking some of the more basic desserts so we'll have some fresh goods ready when the cafe opens.=我至少可以先开始烤一些基础的甜点,这样咖啡店开门时就能有新鲜出炉的食物了。
We had a good start yesterday with the split schedules. Ayase and Sana are both good, hard-working girls.=我们昨天的分班安排开始得不错。绫濑和星奏都是勤劳的好姑娘。
They're people I can count on. And so are Nanase and Hayasaka.=她们是我可以依靠的人。七濑和早坂也是如此。
Today's going to be rough, but if I can navigate through the day with the same diligence I did yesterday, maybe things will work out.=今天会很艰难,但如果我能像昨天一样勤勉地度过这一天,也许事情会顺利解决。
From the kitchen, I hear the <i>ding-a-ling</i> of the door as it opens and closes. <i>They're here.</i> That must be Nanase and Hayasaka. Now, the day has officially started.=从厨房里,我听到门开关时发出的<i>叮铃铃</i>声。<i>她们来了。</i>一定是七濑和早坂。现在,这一天正式开始了。
Putting on my best face, I grab two small plates of chocolate cake and walk out to greet them.=我摆出最好的表情,拿起两小块巧克力蛋糕走出去迎接她们。
Don't people say that "chocolate is a girl's best friend?" Hey, I'm willing to try anything once if it'll help.=人们不是常说"巧克力是女孩最好的朋友吗?"嘿,只要有帮助,我愿意尝试任何事情。
What's this? You're baking?=这是什么?你在烘焙?
Good morning girls.=早上好,姑娘们。
And the cafe isn't on fire?=咖啡店没着火吧?
H-Hey! Give a little credit. I'm no master chef, but I can do at least this much.=喂-喂!给点信任好吗。我虽然不是大厨,但至少这点事还是能做的。
r:"But the customers will complain. They want us making their food. You looking to lose us customers (.+?)-san?"=但是顾客会抱怨的。他们想要我们亲手制作他们的食物。你是想失去顾客吗,$1先生?
Okay, so this isn't exactly a great start. But I can't give up now. I knew today would be a bit rougher than yesterday.=好吧,这开局确实不太理想。但我现在不能放弃。我就知道今天会比昨天更艰难一些。
They helped brainstorm ideas and they offered advice. I could only hope that I'd get half the success with Nanase and Hayasaka that I saw with those two.=她们帮我出谋划策,给我提供建议。我只希望能在七濑和早坂身上取得与那两位一半的成功。
After all, Ayase and Sena are sweethearts. I knew they weren't happy with the change-up, but they handled themselves like pros.=毕竟,绫濑和星奏都是甜心。我知道她们对这次变动不太满意,但她们的表现非常专业。
Not at all! I was actually hoping for a couple of taste-testers. Would you mind?=一点也不!我其实正希望找几个品尝员。你们愿意帮忙吗?
I offer up some plastic forks and the girls' mouths drop open in shock. They look at each other and then back to me. I try to keep a smile for them, but they are not amused.=我拿出几把塑料叉子,女孩们惊讶得张大了嘴。她们相互对视了一眼,然后又看向我。我试着对她们保持微笑,但她们显然并不觉得有趣。
We've got work to do. We don't have time to be eating cake.=我们还有工作要做。我们没时间吃蛋糕。
Our workload has doubled. Or haven't you noticed?=我们的工作量翻了一倍。难道你没注意到吗?
I just wanted to...=我只是想...
Isn't this like... A waste of company resources?=这难道不是在...浪费公司资源吗?
You cut our hours to save money. But then waste a bunch of cafe ingredients for taste testing? What's your problem?=你削减我们的工时是为了省钱。但却又浪费一堆咖啡店食材来做品尝测试?你到底什么毛病?
Your attitude is not helping=你的态度毫无帮助
I'm doing everything I can=我正在尽我所能
Scene 7 - Cafe Interior=场景 7 - 咖啡店内部
    <color\=#ffffff88>Go home</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Thank Ayase</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Thank Sena</color>\r\n    <b>Thank both girls</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>回家</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>感谢绫濑</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>感谢星奏</color>    <b>感谢两位女孩</b>
From the kitchen, I hear the ding-a-ling of the door as it opens and closes. They're here. That must be Nanase and Hayasaka. Now, the day has officially started.=从厨房里,我听到门开关时发出的叮咚声。她们来了。那一定是七濑和早坂。现在,这一天正式开始了。
What does that mean? That things are going to get worse?=那是什么意思?情况会变得更糟吗?
I'm trying to do everything I can for you girls. It's just... things are in a bit of flux right now.=我正在为你们尽我所能。只是...现在情况有些动荡。
No. That's not what I'm saying.=不,这不是我要表达的意思。
Nanase glares at me, almost daring me to open my mouth. Hayasaka has her arms crossed flippantly. I expected this morning to be rough, but did things really need to get this bad?=七濑瞪着我,几乎是在挑衅我开口说话。早坂则不屑地抱着双臂。我预料到今早会很艰难,但事情真的有必要变得这么糟糕吗?
This isn't permanent. That's all I'm saying. We can play with the schedules. Pair you off with other girls. Or change how we alternate shifts, so you work more days some weeks.=这不是永久性的安排。我只是这个意思。我们可以调整排班。可以安排你和其他女孩一起工作。或者改变轮班方式,让你在某些周工作更多天。
Listen. The work schedule was the low hanging fruit. Changing it gives us the fastest turn-around. Give it a chance.=听着。工作排班是最容易调整的部分。更改它能给我们带来最快的周转。给它一个机会吧。
By paying a few less hours now, and saving money on inventory and marketing; long-term, I'd love to bring you girls back up to full-time.=通过现在减少一些工作时间,节省库存和营销费用;从长远来看,我很希望能让你们恢复全职工作。
And then lose all our money the next week?=然后下周就亏光所有钱?
I know I just admitted to paying them less. The winces in both their faces are telling. But I don't like this anymore than they do. I also don't want them to think I'm betraying them.=我知道我刚刚承认了要减少她们的工资。从她们两人脸上的痛苦表情就能看出来。但我也和她们一样不喜欢这样。我也不想让她们认为我在背叛她们。
If it helps, I'll write references for anyone that needs to pick up another job because of this. I'll even meet with your employers so we can coordinate scheduling.=如果有帮助的话,我可以为任何因此需要找兼职的人写推荐信。我甚至可以与你们的雇主见面,这样我们可以协调排班。
r:"(.+?)-san. This cafe is more than a job for us. I hope you know that. It's like a second home. We're a family here."=$1先生。这家咖啡店对我们来说不仅仅是一份工作。希望你明白这一点。它就像是我们的第二个家。我们在这里就像一家人。
If this place closes down, I'm not losing my job. I'm losing my family. And nothing you say about job references will bring them back. Do you understand me?=如果这个地方关门了,我失去的不只是工作。我是在失去我的家人。你说的什么工作推荐信都不能把他们带回来。你明白我的意思吗?
I try to find the words to answer Nanase, but none come to me. I just sit there and nod.=我试着找到合适的话来回答七濑,但我什么也说不出来。我只是坐在那里点头。
It's not very moist. Tastes like crap.=不太湿润。尝起来糟透了。
Nanase takes a fork and scoops up a bite of the cake slice I'd brought out.=七濑拿起叉子,舀起一口我端出来的蛋糕。
Learn how to cook if you're going to be in the kitchen.=如果你要在厨房工作,就得学会烹饪。
With that, Nanase gets up and leaves us to go get changed. I slump back in my seat and I can't help but take a bite of her piece for myself.=说完,七濑起身离开我们去换衣服了。我瘫坐在椅子上,忍不住咬了一口她那份。
It's a little dry, but otherwise tastes fine to me.=有点干,但除此之外我觉得味道还不错。
Nagicchi was harsh, but she wasn't wrong. Pay might not be the best, but I'm here for more than that. We all are.=虽然Nagicchi说话很严厉,但她并没有错。薪水可能不是最好的,但我来这里工作不仅仅是为了钱。我们都是如此。
You got this job straight out of college, trying to be successful right?=你是大学毕业后就直接得到这份工作的,想要取得成功,对吧?
I nod my head.=我点了点头。
Then you can't possibly understand what this place means to me, or any of the other girls.=那你根本无法理解这个地方对我和其他女孩们意味着什么。
I want this place to succeed.=我希望这个地方能够成功。
Hayasaka gets up and leaves to get changed and ready to open. I decide it's for the best if I duck into the office and keep myself out of the way for now.=早坂起身离开去换衣服准备开业。我决定最好还是先躲进办公室,暂时不要碍事。
The emotions are high as it is, and unfortunately I don't think I helped the situation. I didn't make it worse, at least I don't think. But I didn't help it either.=情绪已经很激动了,不幸的是我觉得自己没能帮上忙。至少我认为我没有让情况变得更糟,但我也没有改善什么。
That's the best place for me right now. Besides, I know I'd just be in the way out there.=那对我来说现在是最好的地方。而且,我知道我出去只会碍事。
After taking care of the chocolate cake I'd made, I return to my office and hunker down. Out of sight, out of mind.=处理完我做的巧克力蛋糕后,我回到办公室躲了起来。眼不见为净。
Popping open my laptop, I'm relieved to find an email from the owner. Looks like yesterday's pleas for help didn't go unanswered.=打开笔记本电脑,我松了一口气,发现店主给我发了一封邮件。看来昨天的求助并没有石沉大海。
A wave of relief rushes over me. Anything that'll keep me busy and my mind off of the morning's events is more than welcome.=一阵如释重负的感觉涌上心头。任何能让我保持忙碌、让思绪远离早晨发生的事情的事,我都求之不得。
So do I.=我也是。
r:"(.+?)-san. You survived college. You'll survive this. I've owned more than a couple food chains in my day."=$1先生。你都熬过大学了,这点事也能挺过去的。我这辈子可是拥有过不少食品连锁店。
Take it from me: cafes are the easiest places to manage, unless they get cockroaches. By the way, I hear about one cockroach in Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe, and you're fired.=我来告诉你:咖啡店是最容易管理的地方,除非出现蟑螂。顺便说一句,如果我听说Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe里有一只蟑螂,你就被解雇了。
Make sure the food is good, the place is clean, and the workers are happy. The rest will follow.=确保食物美味,环境干净,员工开心。剩下的自然会水到渠成。
Well, isn't this email helpful! It's always encouraging to know my ass is getting handed to me on the easiest difficulty setting.=哎呀,这封邮件真是太有帮助了!知道我在最简单的难度设置下都搞得一团糟,真是令人鼓舞啊!
Just remember: this cafe is paying for my children's education. If it fails, then that bill will be in your lap. No pressure!=记住:这家咖啡店正在为我孩子们的教育买单。如果它倒闭了,那这笔账单就会落到你头上。不要有压力哦!
I've attached a document with more details on your responsibilities.=我已附上一份文件,其中包含更多关于你职责的详细信息。
Okay. That last line sounds ominous, not to mention highly illegal. I'm going to forget that part for now, and move on to the document that the <i>good</i> owner attached.=好的。最后那句话听起来不祥,更不用说极其违法了。我暂时忘掉那部分,继续查看这位<i>好心的</i>店主附加的文档。
Reading through the list of managerial duties that he sent, some of the responsibilities listed are about what one would expect.=浏览他发来的管理职责清单,其中列出的一些职责大致符合人们的预期。
From counting the till and balancing checkbooks, to dealing with customer problems and ordering inventory, the list was overwhelming to say the least.=从清点收银台和平衡账簿,到处理顾客问题和订购库存,这份清单至少可以说是让人不知所措。
Fortunately, overwhelming is just what I needed.=幸运的是,这种忙到不可开交正是我所需要的。
Some of the other duties listed though, I wasn't as certain of.=不过,列出的其他一些职责,我就没那么确定了。
Dealing with online ad campaigns and responding to negative reviews should be the owner's responsibility, shouldn't it? Yet here they are on my list, plain as day.=处理网络广告活动和回应负面评论应该是店主的责任,不是吗?然而它们却明明白白地列在我的工作清单上。
I spend a good portion of the day sifting through the email the owner sent me.=我花了大半天的时间仔细阅读店主发给我的邮件。
I organize the tasks by priority and frequency to determine which ones need tackling first, and which ones can wait. It's not a perfect nor a final plan, but it's better than nothing.=我根据优先级和频率来组织任务,确定哪些需要先处理,哪些可以稍后再说。这并不是一个完美或最终的计划,但总比没有好。
A soft knock to my office door jerks my head up from the computer screen.=一阵轻轻的敲门声让我从电脑屏幕前抬起了头。
Come in.=请进。
r:"(.+?)-san. A customer spilled their drink all over one of the tables. Can you come out and clean it? We're a bit busy."=$1先生。有位顾客把饮料洒得满桌子都是。你能出来清理一下吗?我们这边有点忙。
She hovers near the door, waiting for my response.=她徘徊在门口,等待着我的回应。
I'm a bit busy=我有点忙
I'm on my way=我这就来
Okay. That last line sounds ominous, not to mention highly illegal. I'm going to forget that part for now, and move on to the document that the good owner attached.=好的。最后那句话听起来不祥,更不用说高度违法了。我暂时会忘记那部分,继续看看好店主附加的文档。
    <b>I'm doing everything I can</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Your attitude is not helping</color>=    <b>我正在尽我所能</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>你的态度毫无帮助</color>
I'm in no position to argue with Hayasaka. Not only because of how our earlier conversation went, but also because janitorial duties are listed right here on the owner's email.=我没立场和早坂争辩。不仅因为我们先前对话的走向,还因为清洁工作明明白白地列在了店主的邮件中。
Scene 7 - Office=场景 7 - 办公室
<i>If the other employees are too busy, assisting them with basic cleanup and operation is a manager-must.</i>=<i>如果其他员工太忙,协助他们进行基本清洁和运营是管理者的必要职责。</i>
Alright. I'll be right out.=好的,我马上就来。
Hayasaka nods and closes the door behind her.=早坂点点头,随手关上了身后的门。
I step out onto the floor and just as Hayasaka had said, we're busy.=我走出办公室来到大厅,正如早坂所说的那样,店里确实很忙。
We're probably close to half capacity and the two girls are zipping back and forth between the kitchen and their respective tables.=店里大概已经坐了一半的客人,两个女孩在厨房和各自负责的桌子之间来回穿梭。
I watch Nanase for a moment as she brings out some parfaits to a couple guys with a big smile on her face.=我注视着七濑片刻,她正带着灿烂的笑容为几位男顾客端上一些冰淇淋圣代。
Could I have a refill please?=请给我续杯好吗?
Of course, Master. Wait one moment.=当然,主人。请稍等片刻。
Nanase stops by a couple more tables, grabbing orders before heading back into the kitchen. She's consolidating her trips. Smart.=七濑在又几张桌子前停留,收集完订单后才回到厨房。她把行程合并起来了。聪明。
Here's your food, Masters. Anything else I can do for you?=这是您的餐点,主人们。还有什么需要我为您效劳的吗?
Hayasaka is moving just as gracefully between tables. She sees me and points to one of the tables near the front door.=早坂同样优雅地在各桌之间穿梭。她看见了我,指向靠近前门的一张桌子。
Grabbing a bucket, I fill it with hot soapy water and a rag. Taking my supplies, I step over to the table to assess the "damage."=我拿起一个水桶,装满热肥皂水和一块抹布。带着清洁用品,我走到桌子旁评估所谓的
Coffee mixed with what used to be strawberry shortcake lays in puddles across the wooden surface. Eh, it's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it.=咖啡混合着曾经是草莓蛋糕的东西在木质桌面上形成了一滩滩污渍。唉,这是个脏活,但总得有人来做。
As I work, I notice just how efficiently the two girls work together. If one is heading into the kitchen, the other is always on her way out.=在工作时,我注意到这两个女孩配合得多么默契。如果一个人正要进厨房,另一个总是正好要出来。
Each time they cross paths, a mere couple seconds of communication is all it takes for one to know what the other needs.=每当她们擦肩而过,仅仅几秒钟的交流就足以让彼此明白对方需要什么。
I feel all the more lower knowing they must be putting up a front after this morning.=想到她们在今早那件事之后还要强装笑脸,我就感到更加愧疚了。
I say to myself while washing the table clean. It's clearly not their fault the cafe is in this predicament. It's not mine either, but that's no excuse for me to cause them problems.=我一边擦洗桌子一边对自己说。咖啡店陷入这种困境显然不是她们的错。也不是我的错,但这并不是我给她们制造麻烦的理由。
The <i>ding-a-ling</i> of the door rings and I hear someone enter.=门铃<i>叮铃铃</i>地响起,我听到有人进来了。
Welcome, Master!=欢迎光临,主人!
I need to get my act together for these girls.=我得为这些女孩振作起来才行。
Professional as always, both Nanase and Hayasaka greet the customer as they enter. With how close I am to the front door, I turn to greet our new guest as well.=一如既往地专业,七濑和早坂同时迎接进门的顾客。由于我就在前门附近,我也转身迎接我们的新客人。
Hayasaka Kotori=早坂小鸟
The look on her face reminds me of a raging bull trying to pick out its next target. Suddenly I wish this mess hadn't happened so close to the door.=她脸上的表情让我想起一头正在挑选下一个目标的暴怒公牛。我突然希望这团混乱不是发生在离门口这么近的地方。
Her eyes lock with mine. <i>Shoot!</i> She's coming this way.=她的眼睛与我的目光相遇。<i>糟糕!</i>她朝这边走来了。
A girl enters the cafe, scanning the place. It doesn't look like she's searching for a table. There's plenty open.=一个女孩走进咖啡店,环视着四周。看起来她并不是在寻找座位,因为这里有很多空位。
If the other employees are too busy, assisting them with basic cleanup and operation is a manager-must.=如果其他员工太忙,经理必须协助他们进行基本的清理和运营工作。
The ding-a-ling of the door rings and I hear someone enter.=门铃叮铃铃地响起,我听到有人进来了。
    <b>I'm on my way</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>I'm a bit busy</color>=    <b>我这就来</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>我有点忙</color>
Her eyes lock with mine. Shoot! She's coming this way.=她的目光与我的对上了。糟糕!她朝这边走来了。
My fight or flight instinct kicks in and I grab the empty chair next to me both to keep me from running, and to use as a weapon should I need it.=我的战斗或逃跑本能立刻被触发,我抓住了身旁的空椅子,既是为了阻止自己逃跑,也是为了在必要时将其当作武器使用。
As infuriated as she looks, she's also very beautiful. The girl wears knee high boots, and a crop top that shows off her little heart-shaped tattoo.=尽管她看起来怒气冲冲,但她也非常美丽。这个女孩穿着及膝长靴和露脐上衣,露出了她小小的心形纹身。
Not to mention shorts with less coverage than most of my boxers. There's definitely a fashionista in her, and that hair... Is she related to Hayasaka?=更不用说那条短裤了,比我大多数内裤还要短。她身上绝对有时尚达人的气质,还有那头发...她和早坂有关系吗?
Why am I so scared? I'm the manager.=为什么我这么害怕?我可是经理啊。
Hey. You.=喂。你。
You work here, right?=你在这里工作,对吧?
Y-Yes?=是-是的?
I demand to see the manager. Now.=我要见经理。现在。
I nod.=我点了点头。
I'm the manager=我是经理
The manager isn't here=经理不在这里
I'm pretty sure she could tame a lion with a voice like that. It's turning my knees into butter. Now the chair isn't a weapon (yet), but a support to keep me on my feet.=我很确定她用这样的声音能驯服一头狮子。它让我双膝发软,现在这把椅子不再是武器(暂时),而是支撑我站立的依靠。
    <color\=#ffffff88>The manager isn't here</color>\r\n    <b>I'm the manager</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>经理不在这里</color>    <b>我是经理</b>
Still, I can't just run away. This is part of my job. Guess I'd better take one for the team.=尽管如此,我不能就这样逃走。这是我工作的一部分。看来我得为团队牺牲一下自己了。
The girl crosses her arms. She takes another look around the cafe.=那个女孩交叉双臂。她再次环顾了一下咖啡店。
I'm the manager. How can I help you?=我是经理。请问有什么可以帮到您的?
Like an inspector searching for a reason to shut the place down, she eyes every table, every chair with a level of disdain. I suddenly feel quite inadequate.=她像个寻找理由关闭这个地方的检查员一样,带着一种鄙夷的眼神审视着每一张桌子、每一把椅子。我突然感到自己非常不称职。
So you're the one making this place a living hell?=所以你就是让这地方变成活地狱的人?
What kind of dumpster did they drag you out of to work here?=他们是从哪个垃圾桶里把你拖出来在这工作的?
You heard me.=你听到我说的了。
I know all about you. And how you're treating your workers.=我知道关于你的一切。还有你是怎么对待你的员工的。
E-Excuse me?=啊-抱歉,什么?
The sound of hushed voices catches my attention. One look around and I realize other customers are listening in.=压低的说话声引起了我的注意。环顾四周,我意识到其他顾客都在偷听。
You hear that? He's taking advantage of them...=你听到了吗?他在利用他们...
What is he doing to them? The poor girls...=他对她们做了什么?可怜的女孩们...
If you think I'm going to sit here and let you take advantage of these helpless girls, then you're as ugly as you are stupid.=如果你以为我会坐在这里眼睁睁看着你欺负这些手无寸铁的女孩,那你不仅长得丑,而且蠢得可以。
No! This is the last thing we need right now. I'm supposed to be reviving this cafe, not cratering it into the abyss. I turn to the gyaru and see a smile forming over her lips.=不!这是我们现在最不需要的事情。我本应该让这家咖啡店重获新生,而不是将它推入深渊。我转向那个辣妹,看到她的嘴角正在形成一个微笑。
Would you mind stepping into my office, please?=请到我的办公室来一下好吗?
Of course not.=当然不是。
I pull the unruly customer into the office and slam the door behind us.=我把这位不守规矩的顾客拉进办公室,然后砰地关上了身后的门。
Who are you? And what do you want?=你是谁?你想要什么?
I'm here because whatever you're doing with this cafe, whatever you're doing to Kaede; it's destroying her.=我来这儿是因为不管你对这家咖啡店做了什么,不管你对花枝做了什么;这一切都在摧毁她。
I've never seen her so depressed in my life. And none of that shit started until <i>you</i> started working here.=我从没见过她这么沮丧过。而这一切狗屁事都是从<i>你</i>开始在这工作后才发生的。
Hayasaka's sister? Depressed? I knew the schedule changes and the resulting pay cuts had upset the girls.=早坂的妹妹?情绪低落?我知道排班变动和随之而来的减薪让女孩们很不高兴。
I'm Hayasaka Kotori. Kaede's sister.=我是早坂小鸟。枫的妹妹。
I suppose drastic changes to employment would worry anyone. The girls did mention something about the cafe being like a home to them.=我想对雇佣制度的剧烈变动确实会让任何人担忧。女孩们确实提到过这家咖啡店对她们来说就像家一样。
Is she upset with her hours? We needed the adjustment to save money...=她是因为工作时间安排而不高兴吗?我们需要调整来节省开支...
I don't care what your excuse is. I care about my sister.=我不在乎你有什么借口。我在乎的是我妹妹。
She loves this place. She loves being here. I love seeing her here.=她爱这个地方。她喜欢待在这里。我喜欢看到她在这里的样子。
This place is important to me. I don't want to see anything happen to it. And your sister is a part of this cafe. I want her to be able to stay.=这个地方对我很重要。我不想看到它出任何事。而且你妹妹是这家咖啡店的一部分。我希望她能够留下来。
Kotori crosses her arms. I can tell she's not happy with me.=小鸟交叉着双臂。我能看出她对我并不满意。
If you really care, then you'll get your shit together and do your damned job.=如果你真的在乎,那就振作起来好好干你该死的工作。
None of this happened with the last manager. So get it together or get the hell out.=这些事在上一任经理时期从未发生过。所以要么振作起来,要么滚出去。
Do I make myself clear?=我说清楚了吗?
Crystal.=水晶。
Kotori stares at me for a few moments. I gulp. Even though I'm the one in charge, I don't particularly feel like a leader.=小鸟盯着我看了好一会儿。我咽了口唾沫。尽管我才是负责人,但我并没有感到自己像个领导者。
Unruly customers are one thing, but to deal with someone like Kotori is an entirely different ball game.=应付无礼的顾客是一回事,但要应对小鸟这样的人简直是另一个级别的挑战。
Seemingly satisfied, she lets herself out. Once I'm alone, I let out a long breath of relief. <i>I'm alive.</i>=她似乎满意了,自行离开了。一旦独处,我长舒了一口气。<i>我还活着。</i>
I take a few seconds to calm my nerves. I've seen R*mbo movies and how the protagonist goes up against dozens of killers with nothing but his guns and his pecs.=我花了几秒钟平复心情。我看过兰博系列电影,知道主角是如何仅凭枪支和健壮的胸肌与数十名杀手对抗的。
Pretty sure even he would be quaking in his boots at Hayasaka Kotori.=我敢肯定,即使是他也会在面对早坂小鸟时双腿发抖。
Once I've gathered myself, I poke my head out of the office to see if Kotori is still here.=平复心情后,我从办公室探出头去查看小鸟是否还在这里。
She is, but she's talking with her sister. The two are laughing and chatting like a couple of girls at a mall.=她在,不过她正在和她姐妹聊天。两人像商场里的少女一样说说笑笑。
The sight is nothing short of breath-taking.=这景象简直令人叹为观止。
I told off that stupid manager of yours, sis.=我把你那个蠢经理骂了一顿,姐姐。
You have any more problems with him, let me know.=如果你还有任何关于他的麻烦,告诉我就行。
K-Kotori-chan... you didn't need to go that far.=小、小鸟酱...你没必要做到那种地步。
Only half...=只有一半...
Probably scared him half to death.=大概把他吓得半死。
The two share a hearty laugh, and I understand the ass chewing I'd just received. Families stick together. Families look out for each other.=两人开怀大笑,我这才明白自己刚才挨的训斥是怎么回事。家人就是要团结一致。家人就是要互相照应。
That's all Hyasaka's sister was trying to do. I'd stepped over a line somewhere, and had to pay the piper so-to-speak.=早坂的姐妹只是想做这些而已。我越界了,所以必须付出代价,可以这么说。
I just hit the mall with my girlfriend. Hit up that new clothing store that opened.=我刚和女朋友逛了商场。去了那家新开的服装店。
You have to see. Their French line just released new summer wear. It's adorable!=你一定要看看。他们的法国系列刚刚发布了新的夏季服装。简直太可爱了!
Really? What about their summer dresses? Are they on display yet?=真的吗?那他们的夏季连衣裙呢?已经展示出来了吗?
Not till the weekend. But listen to this, I got some early bird peeks at the line.=要等到周末才行。不过听我说,我已经先睹为快地看过这系列了。
And guess what? I spoke to my friend at the store.=而且你猜怎么着?我跟店里的朋友聊过了。
The manager in me wants to step out and remind Hayasaka she's on the clock. But getting this late into the workday, the customer flow is slowing down to a crawl.=我作为经理的那部分想出面提醒早坂她还在工作时间。但到了工作日这么晚的时候,顾客流量已经慢慢减少到几乎没有了。
Even Nanase is easing up to a more relaxed pace. Besides, the smile on Nanase's face tells me she's just as happy to see Kotori as Hayasaka is.=就连七濑也放慢了脚步,变得更加轻松。而且,七濑脸上的微笑告诉我,她见到小鸟时和早坂一样高兴。
I've done some saving and, if we're up early... She'll let us have first dibs on a dress.=我已经存了一些钱,如果我们早点去的话...她会让我们优先挑选连衣裙。
Kotori-chan, you didn't have to do that...=小鸟酱,你真的不必那样做...
I notice other customers peeking up from their meals for a glimpse at the sweet, sisterly hug between Hayasaka and her sister.=我注意到其他顾客从他们的餐点上抬起头,偷瞄着早坂和她姐妹之间那甜蜜的姐妹拥抱。
The moment is warming everyone in the cafe. Everyone is smiling, and the two sisters are too caught up to notice.=这一刻温暖了咖啡店里的每个人。所有人都在微笑,而这对姐妹则沉浸在其中,没有注意到周围。
I know it's been a rough time for you sis. But I'm here. I'll always be here for you.=我知道你最近过得很不容易,姐姐。但我在这里。我会一直陪在你身边。
I... I know.=我...我知道。
And if that manager ever gives you grief, let me know. I'll punch his guts out.=如果那个经理敢为难你,告诉我。我会把他揍得肠穿肚烂。
Ehh. That's less than comforting. I'd say it ruins the moment, but Hayasaka's giggle convinces me otherwise.=呃。这话可不太令人安心。我本想说这破坏了气氛,但早坂的咯咯笑声让我改变了想法。
It's the bond the two clearly share, how they're willing to do anything for each other, that makes the threat on my life sound so sweet.=正是她们俩之间明显共有的羁绊,以及她们愿意为彼此做任何事的态度,让这个威胁我生命的话语听起来如此甜蜜。
He's really not <i>that</i> bad. He's just a little stupid.=他其实并没有<i>那么</i>糟糕。他只是有点笨而已。
The two share a laugh at my expense. Well, at least it's just a laugh. I'll let it slide. The two sisters converse a bit more before Kotori finally takes her leave.=两人开心地笑着,拿我开玩笑。好吧,至少只是笑笑而已。我就不计较了。姐妹俩又聊了一会儿,然后小鸟终于告辞离开了。
For those last few hours, my mind keeps returning to the moment I got to witness.=在最后的几个小时里,我的思绪一直回到我有幸目睹的那一刻。
It's easy as a manager to pay more attention to numbers and performance than it is the humans behind the work.=作为一名管理者,关注数字和绩效往往比关注工作背后的人更容易。
The cafe is failing, and I need to course correct. But people depend on this place. People like Hayasaka and Nanase. I can't forget that.=咖啡店正在走向失败,我需要纠正方向。但有人依赖这个地方。像早坂和七濑这样的人。我不能忘记这一点。
I figure the girls are ready to get the hell out of dodge, and after how I treated them, I don't blame them.=我想女孩们已经准备好赶紧离开这鬼地方了,考虑到我对她们的态度,我也不怪她们。
Even the golden rays of the setting sun shimmering through the windows does nothing to alleviate the tension settling back into the air.=即使夕阳的金色光芒透过窗户闪烁,也无法缓解重新弥漫在空气中的紧张气氛。
The last hour passes smoothly, with customers drifting in and out of the cafe. I decide to make myself useful and go to work cleaning off tables as the place begins to empty out.=最后一个小时平静地过去了,顾客们陆续进出咖啡店。在店里开始变空的时候,我决定让自己变得有用,去清理桌子。
I manage to finish cleaning up the tables and move on to mopping. The closing duties pass without issue, though also in silence. I find myself torn.=我设法清理完桌子,开始拖地。收尾工作没有出现问题,尽管是在沉默中进行的。我发现自己内心矛盾。
With Nanase ducking into the kitchen for dishes and cleanup, Hayasaka is pulling down promotional displays we had out for the day.=七濑钻进厨房收拾餐具和打扫卫生,而早坂则在拆下我们当天摆放的促销展示物。
I want to say something to the girls and make things right. On the other hand, I've already made such a mess of things.=我想对女孩们说些什么,把事情解决好。另一方面,我已经把事情搞得一团糟了。
It's very conceivable that by opening my big mouth, I'll do more damage than the chocolate cake did.=我很清楚,一旦我张开这张大嘴,可能会造成比巧克力蛋糕更严重的破坏。
Apologize to Nanase=向七濑道歉
Apologize to Hayasaka=向早坂道歉
Close up without apologizing=不道歉直接关门
He's really not that bad. He's just a little stupid.=他其实并不是那么糟糕。他只是有点笨而已。
It wouldn't be right to leave without saying anything. It's one thing to be a shitty manager.=不说一句话就离开是不对的。作为一个糟糕的管理者已经够糟了。
It's a whole different thing to be a shitty person. I may be the former, but I refuse to be the latter of the two.=做一个糟糕的人是完全不同的事情。我可能是前者,但我拒绝成为后者。
I decided Hayasaka is the more approachable of the two. Not that Nanase doesn't deserve an apology, but it's probably best that I let her cool down before talking to her.=我决定早坂是两人中更容易接近的一个。并不是说七濑不值得得到道歉,只是在和她交谈之前,让她冷静一下可能更好。
Hayasaka felt more like collateral damage during that whole debacle than an engaged combatant.=在那场闹剧中,早坂感觉更像是附带受害者,而非主动参与的战斗者。
I finish up with the mopping just as Hayasaka carries the last of the promotional displays into the cafe. Well, no reason to get cold feet now.=我刚完成拖地工作,早坂就把最后一个促销展示物搬进了咖啡店。好吧,现在没理由退缩了。
Leaving my cleaning supplies behind, I make my way to the front of the cafe, ignoring the doubt itching at the back of my head.=我把清洁用品留在原地,向咖啡店前面走去,无视脑后那挥之不去的疑虑。
Hayasaka-san. Do you have a moment? I'd like to talk with you.=早坂小姐。你有时间吗?我想和你谈谈。
She hasn't changed out of her maid uniform yet, but I half expected her to bolt out the door anyway.=她还没换下女仆制服,但我还是半预期她会直接冲出门去。
I breathe a sigh of relief when Hayasaka abandons the cafe's exit and walks over to me.=当早坂放弃了离开咖啡店而是朝我走来时,我松了一口气。
The maid regards me with a furrowed brow, slightly annoyed. I understand she'd rather just call it a day and leave. For a moment, Hayasaka stays frozen near the door, eyeing me.=女仆皱着眉头看着我,略显恼怒。我明白她宁愿就此结束工作回家。一时间,早坂僵在门口附近,注视着我。
She crosses her arms and averts her gaze from me, her eyes instead taking an interest in a salt-pepper shaker set on one of the tables.=她双臂交叉,目光避开我,转而对桌上的一套盐和胡椒调味瓶产生了兴趣。
This is it. <i>Don't screw up.</i>=就是现在。<i>别搞砸了。</i>
I just wanted to apologize for my behavior this morning. I acted out of line with you girls and should've conducted myself differently.=我只是想为今早的行为道歉。我对你们几位的举止越界了,本应该表现得更得体些。
I don't want this kind of rift between us. I value all of you working here, and hope you'll find some value in me too.=我不希望我们之间有这样的隔阂。我珍视在这里工作的每一位,也希望你们能在我身上找到一些价值。
Hayasaka's eyes flash over to mine. I swear I see a vein popping out of her forehead.=早坂的目光猛地转向我。我发誓我看到她额头上有根血管突突直跳。
That's it? That's all you have to say?=就这样?这就是你所有要说的?
Yeah, it shows. Where'd you pull that half-assed apology out of anyway? Some 101 level textbook?=是啊,看得出来。这种敷衍了事的道歉你是从哪本入门教科书上抄来的?
How about if you really want to apologize, you actually start caring about us as individuals, instead of as company assets?=如果你真的想道歉,不如开始把我们当作独立的个体来关心,而不是公司资产?
... I mean... yeah? I know I'm a bit newer to this, but...=...我是说...是啊?我知道我对这个还有点陌生,但是...
What are you talking about? Of course I care...=你在说什么?我当然关心...
Really? You really care?=真的吗?你真的在乎?
She's practically shouting, with her hands pressed firmly against her hips.=她几乎是在大喊,双手紧紧地叉在腰间。
Yeah, I saw just how much you cared about us when you announced the cut in hours without even discussing it with us first!=是啊,当你未经与我们商量就宣布削减工作时间时,我可算看出你有多'关心'我们了!
Did you think we wouldn't mind?=你以为我们不会介意吗?
That we'd be all like: "Yes manager-san, please cut my pay in half so you look good to your boss for saving money. I don't mind in the slightest!"=就好像我们会说:"是的,经理大人,请把我的工资削减一半,这样您就能在老板面前因为省钱而表现出色。我一点都不介意!"
That's not what?=那不是什么意思?
Hmph. That's what I thought.=哼。我就知道会这样。
Nagicchi said this was like a home to us. Do you even know what she meant?=Nagicchi说过这里就像是我们的家。你真的明白她是什么意思吗?
Hayasaka's demanding eyes glare into mine. She waits expectantly for an answer that I don't have. When the only response I can come up with is silence, Hayasaka shakes her head.=早坂质问的目光直视着我的眼睛。她期待地等待着我的回答,但我却无言以对。当我能给出的唯一回应只有沉默时,早坂摇了摇头。
That's not...=这不是...
I'm defeated. I shake my head. No, every job I worked in the past was a grind. I'd clock in on arrival and then spend the next eight or so hours wishing for the day to end.=我已经败下阵来。我摇了摇头。不,我过去做过的每一份工作都是一种磨难。我一到就打卡上班,然后在接下来的八小时左右里,只盼着这一天快点结束。
There were good people to work with that made the day tolerable, sure, but I never once considered any of those menial jobs to be home.=确实有一些不错的同事让一天的工作变得还算可以忍受,但我从未把那些琐碎的工作当成家。
Well, let me spell it out for you. This is home because we can be ourselves here. A place where we <i>boys</i> can wear the cutest maid outfits in the world and just be ourselves.=好吧,让我给你解释清楚。这里之所以是家,是因为我们可以在这里做真实的自己。一个让我们这些<i>男孩子们</i>可以穿上世界上最可爱的女仆装,做真实的自己的地方。
Not everyone likes me for who I am. The same for Nanase, Ayase, and Sena. But when we're here, we're family. We can depend on each other.=不是每个人都喜欢真实的我。对七濑、绫濑和星奏来说也是一样。但当我们在这里时,我们就是一家人。我们可以互相依靠。
I'm sorry. I never thought of it that way.=对不起。我从未那样想过。
Of course you didn't. All you could think about was the business and its numbers.=当然你没有。你所能想到的只有生意和那些数字。
That's not at all what a manager is supposed to be. Why'd you even bother with a business degree if you couldn't even understand that much?=这根本不是一个经理应该有的样子。如果你连这点都不明白,那你为什么还要费心去读商科学位呢?
That hit hard. I slump back, recovering from the multiple fatalities she'd inflicted on me. Isn't this what they call a flawless victory?=这击中要害了。我瘫倒在后面,从她对我造成的多重致命打击中恢复过来。这不就是他们所说的完美胜利吗?
When I started working at this cafe, I wanted to prove to myself and my family that I could do something of value, that I could see something through to the end.=当我开始在这家咖啡店工作时,我想要向自己和家人证明我能做些有价值的事情,证明我能把事情坚持到底。
What I never wanted to do though, was to derail this train into a fiery crash.=但我从未想过,要让这列火车脱轨并坠入火海。
I'm sorry. You're right. I never even considered what you girls were going through.=对不起。你说得对。我从未考虑过你们这些女孩经历的一切。
Maybe I don't belong here.=或许我不属于这里。
Hayasaka's sister must've been angry for the same reason. She'd alluded to just as much.=早坂的姐姐一定是因为同样的原因而生气。她已经暗示了这一点。
The numbers are important, but I should've put more effort into considering how these changes would personally affect the girls here.=数字确实很重要,但我本应该更多地考虑这些变化会对这里的女孩们产生怎样的个人影响。
I never even imagined the importance this cafe holds for them.=我从未想象过这家咖啡店对他们来说有多重要。
No. You're right. You're absolutely right.=不。你是对的。你绝对是对的。
I've done everything wrong since I got here.=自从我来到这里,我做的每件事都是错的。
I can't help but laugh.=我忍不住笑了出来。
I guess I don't know what being a good manager is about. I wish I did. Then maybe I wouldn't be such a burden on you girls.=我想我不知道怎样才能成为一个好经理。我希望我知道。这样或许我就不会成为你们这些女孩的负担了。
Actually. I think I may just have an idea.=实际上。我想我可能刚刚有了一个主意。
What's that?=那是什么?
How about I teach you how to be a better manager?=不如我来教你如何成为更好的经理?
Have you ever been a manager before?=你以前当过经理吗?
You? Teach me?=你?教我?
Well? You're not helping anyone the way you are now.=怎么样?你现在这样可帮不了任何人。
No. Of course not. But I know enough about this cafe to know what we need out of a good manager.=不。当然不是。但我对这家咖啡店了解得足够多,知道我们需要一个怎样的好经理。
She's right. I could use all the help I can get. But is Hayasaka serious? Or is she just pulling my leg?=她说得对。我确实需要所有能得到的帮助。但是早坂是认真的吗?还是她只是在戏弄我?
I think we better call it a day=我想我们今天就到此为止吧
I'll do anything to be a better manager=为了成为更好的经理,我愿意做任何事
r:"(.+?)-san... I'm sorry. That might have been a bit harsh."=$1先生……对不起。刚才的话可能有点太严厉了。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Close up without apologizing</color>\r\n    <b>Apologize to Hayasaka</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Apologize to Nanase</color>=    <color\=#ffffff88>不道歉直接关门</color>    <b>向早坂道歉</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>向七濑道歉</color>
This is it. Don't screw up.=就是现在。别搞砸了。
Well, let me spell it out for you. This is home because we can be ourselves here. A place where we boys can wear the cutest maid outfits in the world and just be ourselves.=好吧,让我给你说清楚。这里之所以是家,是因为我们可以在这里做真实的自己。一个男孩子们可以穿上世界上最可爱的女仆装,做真实的自己的地方。
What do I have to lose? I'm about as bottom of the barrel as far as managers go. If there's a trick to running this cafe that I'm just not seeing, I want to know about it.=我有什么可失去的呢?论经理而言,我已经差到谷底了。如果经营这家咖啡店有什么诀窍是我没看到的,我想了解。
I'll do whatever it takes.=我会不惜一切代价。
I wait as Hayasaka spends the next couple seconds deciding my fate. It's both nerve racking and heartwarming at the same time.=我等待着早坂花接下来几秒钟决定我的命运。这感觉既令人紧张不安又令人心暖。
Nerve racking in that I can't help but worry over what punishment may be in store for me. Heartwarming in that she'd be willing to spend so much time helping me.=令人紧张不安是因为我忍不住担心等待我的可能是什么惩罚。令人心暖是因为她愿意花这么多时间来帮助我。
It's not just for me though. It's for everyone that works here at the cafe. She's helping me, to help everyone, including herself. I can't help but admire her determination.=这不仅仅是为了我。这是为了在咖啡店工作的每一个人。她帮助我,是为了帮助所有人,包括她自己。我不禁钦佩她的决心。
r:"Alright. The problem with you (.+?)-san is that you're a crappy manager with no experience."=好吧。你的问题在于,$1先生,你是个毫无经验的糟糕经理。
Hayasaka goes silent for a bit longer before clapping her hands together. A light bulb going off in her head as her smile widens.=早坂沉默片刻,然后拍了拍手。她脑中灵光一闪,笑容变得更加灿烂。
Then the answer is simple. We just need to get you some experience.=那么答案很简单。我们只需要让你积累一些经验。
Okay. Okay. I get the picture.=好的。好的。我明白了。
I tilt my head to the side. A customer? Hayasaka? I mean, I get what she's saying but, will this really work?=我歪着头。顾客?早坂?我是说,我明白她的意思,但是,这真的有用吗?
How?=怎么做?
Shrugging my shoulders, I decide to go along with it. After all, I wanted the help. No use in complaining.=我耸了耸肩,决定顺着她的意思来。毕竟,我想要获得帮助。抱怨也没有用。
Pretend that I'm a customer. And wait on me.=假装我是顾客。然后来招待我。
Alright. What should I do?=好的。我该做什么?
Hmmm. How about grabbing a menu from the kitchen to take my order? We'll start from the top.=嗯。不如从厨房拿份菜单来记我的点单吧?我们从最基础的开始。
Alright... Quiet on the set. Annnnd action!=好了...场上保持安静。开始行动!
What is this, a movie now? No time to argue. Hayasaka was willing to help me out, and that's more than I could ever ask for.=怎么,这变成电影了吗?没时间争论了。早坂愿意帮助我,这已经超出了我所能期望的。
Hurrying back to the kitchen, I grab the first menu I see. It's one of our older menus, but should do the job just fine.=我匆忙回到厨房,抓起看到的第一份菜单。这是我们的旧菜单之一,但应该足够用了。
What are you doing?=你在做什么?
I turn just in time to see Nanase in her casual clothes. She's staring at me with the menu in my hands and a puzzled look on her face.=我及时转身,看到穿着休闲服装的七濑。她盯着我手中的菜单,脸上带着困惑的表情。
I heard Kaede yelling. What else did you screw up?=我听到枫叶在大喊大叫。你还搞砸了什么?
Nothing. She's helping me learn how to be a better manager for you girls.=没什么。她在帮我学习如何成为你们的更好管理者。
Is that so? You planning something manager-san?=是吗?你在计划什么呢,经理先生?
I fervently shake my head.=我猛烈地摇着头。
Nanase appears disappointed in my response, like she wanted me to try something. Just what was she thinking? It's probably better I don't know.=七濑似乎对我的回答感到失望,好像她希望我尝试做点什么。她到底在想什么?也许我不知道会更好。
That's boring then.=那太无聊了。
Alright. I'm out. Have fun with whatever.=好吧。我走了。随便你们玩吧。
Nanase disappears out of the kitchen and I hear the door go closed. I missed a chance to set things straight with Nanase.=七濑离开了厨房,我听到门关上的声音。我错过了与七濑把事情说清楚的机会。
She kind of caught me off guard. Oh well, I suppose there's always next time. For now, Hayasaka is waiting for me.=她有点让我措手不及。算了,我想下次还有机会。现在,早坂正在等我。
Leaving the kitchen behind, I walk the menu back out to the table where Hayasaka is seated.=离开厨房后,我拿着菜单走回早坂就座的桌子。
She's got her legs crossed, leaning back in her chair with a smug look over her face. I can tell she's scheming something, but what it is I can't say.=她翘着腿,向后靠在椅子上,脸上挂着得意的表情。我能看出她在谋划着什么,但具体是什么我说不上来。
Good evening Miss. And welcome to Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe. Can I start you off with anything to drink? Water, perhaps?=晚上好,小姐。欢迎光临Girls! Girls! Girls!?咖啡厅。您想先点些什么饮料吗?要不要来杯水?
Hayasaka taps her chin and thinks for a moment, forcing me to wait awkwardly by her side.=早坂轻拍着下巴思考了一会儿,让我尴尬地站在她身旁等待。
Hmmm I think I'll take some water. What about you sweetie?=嗯,我想我要一杯水。你呢,甜心?
Of course. She's pretending to be here with someone. From the sounds of it, Hayasaka is coming in with a date or something.=当然了。她假装和某人一起来这里。听起来,早坂是和约会对象之类的人一起进来的。
But would she be going out with a boy or a girl? I'm not really sure about her preferences, so I look to the seat across from her and give a generic response.=但她会和男孩还是女孩约会呢?我不太确定她的喜好,所以我看向她对面的座位,给出了一个通用的回应。
I have a menu if you'd like to see our selection.=如果您想看看我们的菜品,这里有份菜单。
Huh?=啊?
I'm just offering your date the menu...=我只是在给你的约会对象提供菜单而已...
My date? How dare you? I bring my son out for a treat and you have the gall to suggest we're dating!=我的约会对象?你怎么敢这样说?我带我儿子出来享受美食,你竟然有胆量暗示我们在约会!
What the hell is she doing? Does it really matter if I refer to her imaginary "plus one" as a date or a kid? Ugh, this is kind of annoying.=她到底在干什么?我把她想象中的"同伴"称为约会对象还是孩子真的有那么重要吗?呃,这有点烦人。
S-Sweetie?=甜-甜心?
F-Forgive me. Must've been a trick of the light...=对-对不起。一定是光线造成的错觉...
Also, are you blind? There's no one sitting there.=而且,你瞎了吗?那里根本没人坐着。
This whole thing is pretend anyway! There's no one here but us.=反正这整件事都是假装的!这里除了我们没有别人。
But you just said your son...=但你刚才说是你儿子...
Hayasaka glares at me.=早坂瞪着我。
Alright.=好的。
I take a deep breath and decide to try again. Patience is a virtue, especially when working in restaurants. Unruly customers are a thing that exist.=我深吸一口气,决定再试一次。耐心是一种美德,尤其是在餐厅工作时。难缠的顾客是确实存在的事物。
Where is your son Miss?=您的儿子在哪里,女士?
Hayasaka lifts her hands up over the table. She holds her hands as if she were petting a small dog. One hand stroking just below its neck while the other petted its back.=早坂将双手举过桌面。她的手势就像在抚摸一只小狗,一只手轻抚着它的脖子下方,另一只手则在它的背上轻拍。
I could even make out the curvature of the dog's spine based on how she glided her hand through the air.=我甚至能根据她手在空中滑动的方式,辨认出那只狗脊背的弧度。
That's a good boy. Who's a good boy?=真是个好孩子。谁是好孩子啊?
I watched for a moment in utter disbelief. She brought a dog into the cafe. Well not really, but to pretend.=我完全不敢相信地看了一会儿。她把狗带进了咖啡店。好吧,其实没有,但她假装有。
Not only that, but she's trying to pass the dog off as her <i>son</i>? Do people really do this?=不仅如此,她还试图把那只狗当成她的<i>儿子</i>?人们真的会这样做吗?
I'm sorry Miss. But we don't allow animals inside the cafe. You'll have to take your dog outside.=很抱歉,女士。但我们不允许动物进入咖啡店。您必须把您的狗带到外面去。
Hayasaka jumps up from her seat, her eyes locking with mine in fury.=早坂愤怒地从座位上跳起来,她的眼睛充满怒火地锁定了我的目光。
What did you just say? Did you just refer to my son as a dog?=你刚才说什么?你竟敢把我儿子称作狗?
You must be out of your mind! What kind of waiter are you? I hope to God you don't treat all of your customers like this.=你一定是疯了!你算什么服务员?我真希望你不是这样对待所有顾客的。
What do you mean? You were clearly petting a dog just now. We can't have animals in the cafe. That's a health code violation.=什么意思?你刚才明显是在抚摸一只狗。我们不能让动物进入咖啡店。这违反了卫生条例。
Hayasaka pushes a finger to my chest, poking me.=早坂用手指戳了戳我的胸口。
Call my son a dog one more time and I'll see to it you get fired!=再敢把我儿子叫做狗,我保证让你被开除!
You have any idea how hard it is being a mother of a pudgy nosed boy with big floppy ears?=你知道做一个鼻子肥胖、耳朵大而下垂的男孩的母亲有多难吗?
My little Tutso suffers enough at school for his canine-olitus. He doesn't need the likes of you spitting in his face like that.=我的小图索在学校已经因为他的犬儿症受够了苦。他不需要你这样的人当面羞辱他。
Damn, she's good. Hayasaka even has a couple tears in her eyes. I almost feel bad for the boy.=该死,她真厉害。早坂眼里甚至含着几滴眼泪。我几乎为那个男孩感到难过。
I-I'm very sorry Miss. What can I get you?=对-对不起,女士。您需要什么?
I-I'm sorry?=我-我很抱歉?
I do a quick bow to the "boy" on the table. Satisfied, Hayasaka sits back down and smiles as though I'd never offended her not-real son.=我对桌上的"男孩"快速鞠了一躬。早坂满意地坐回座位,微笑着,仿佛我从未冒犯过她那不存在的儿子。
French vanilla ice cream sundae with bacon bits.=法式香草冰淇淋圣代配培根碎。
Umm..=呃...
What? Hayasaka looks back to the empty table, wriggling her nose against what I'm assuming is Tutso's nose, giggling and sweet-talking to him like one would talk to a baby or a dog.=什么?早坂回头看向空空的桌子,用鼻子蹭着我猜是图索的鼻子,咯咯笑着,像对婴儿或狗狗那样对他说着甜言蜜语。
Alright. I know she's messing with me. I'm not that stupid. Is she making fun of me? I can't really tell. This was supposed to be training right?=好吧。我知道她在戏弄我。我还没那么蠢。她是在嘲笑我吗?我真的看不出来。这本应该是训练对吧?
You're still here? Where's my sundae?=你还在这里?我的圣代呢?
But here she is, ordering a bacon bit sundae for her half dog son.=但她现在在这里,为她那半狗儿子点了一份培根碎圣代。
I rush to the back and fumble around with some plates. Why, I'm not sure. I know we don't serve such a ridiculous thing to begin with.=我匆忙跑到后面,笨拙地摆弄着几个盘子。为什么这么做,我也不确定。我明明知道我们根本不提供这种荒谬的东西。
S-Sorry.=对-对不起。
And to reiterate, this whole thing <i>is pretend</i>. I guess I should just go along with things. Not sure where the lesson is in all this, if there is one.=再强调一次,这整件事<i>都是假装的</i>。我想我应该顺其自然吧。不确定这一切中有什么教训,如果真的有的话。
Grabbing a random plate, I hurry back out to the table, presenting the plate as professionally as possible.=我随手抓了个盘子,匆忙回到桌前,尽可能专业地呈上这个盘子。
When I see Hayasaka, I notice a twitching smile curling over her lips. She's sniffling and trying to hold back laughter. I can tell.=当我看到早坂时,我注意到她嘴角浮现出一丝抽动的微笑。她在抽鼻子,试图憋住笑。我看得出来。
I can beat her at this.=我能打败她的。
Here Miss is your French vanilla sundae with extra bacon bits.=女士,这是您的法式香草圣代加量培根碎。
I set the plate down and even pretend to sprinkle extra bits over the imaginary sundae for them.=我把盘子放下,甚至假装为他们的虚拟圣代上面撒上额外的碎培根。
Of course by now, I can feel my face contorting into a smile. How Hayasaka has lasted this long without laughing is beyond me.=当然,此时我能感觉到自己的脸正扭曲成一个微笑。早坂能坚持这么久不笑简直令我难以置信。
I just manage to pull myself away when Hayasaka reaches into the "sundae" and pulls out... something.=就在早坂伸手到"圣代"里掏出...某样东西时,我刚好设法退开了。
W-What's this?=这-这是什么?
I blink. Come on, I have no idea what this is. There's nothing there!=我眨了眨眼。拜托,我根本不知道这是什么。那里什么都没有!
A chocolate chip. My son <i>cannot</i> have chocolate. It upsets his stomach.=一块巧克力碎片。我儿子<i>绝对不能</i>吃巧克力。这会让他肚子不舒服。
A-A spoon?=勺-勺子?
Y-You want him to end up at the vet?=你-你想让他最后去兽医那里?
Vet? I thought you said he was your son.=兽医?我以为你说他是你儿子。
Hayasaka bites her lip, trying to continue. But it's no use. The jig is up. She erupts into laughter, and I lose it right with her.=早坂咬着嘴唇,试图继续。但这没用。游戏结束了。她爆发出笑声,我也跟着她一起笑了出来。
I was already on the verge of laughing. Clearly, she'd been on the brink as well.=我本来就已经快要笑出来了。显然,她也同样处于崩溃边缘。
We laugh and laugh until I feel my sides start to hurt. Tears stream down her eyes and I have to sit down before I fall down.=我们笑啊笑,直到我感觉肚子开始疼痛。泪水从她眼中流下,我不得不坐下来,否则我会笑得站不住脚。
Our laughter eventually passes into sporadic giggles until we're both panting for breath.=我们的笑声最终变成了断断续续的咯咯声,直到我们俩都喘不过气来。
Tell me. What was the point of that again?=告诉我。那到底有什么意义?
I say, still chuckling to myself as I relax back. The sun's evening rays shining in through the windows.=我说道,一边放松地靠回去,一边仍在暗自发笑。夕阳的光芒透过窗户照射进来。
I guess not.=我想不是吧。
Does there have to be a point?=非得要有意义吗?
A few more chuckles escape before I'm finally able to breathe a long sigh of relief. I needed that.=又笑了几声,我终于能长长地舒一口气。我真的需要这个。
Oh. How profound.=哦。真是意味深长。
Maybe the point was to have no point.=也许意义就在于没有意义。
Thank you Hayasaka-san.=谢谢你,早坂小姐。
Where do you come up with those ideas?=你是从哪里想出这些点子的?
Oh just... you know.=哦,只是...你懂的。
r:"You're not a bad person (.+?)-san. You just need to relax."=你不是个坏人,$1先生。你只是需要放松一下。
I'm glad it helped.=我很高兴能帮上忙。
Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.=谢谢你。从你口中听到这话意义重大。
Hayasaka smiles and for a moment, I think I see her blushing. The sun hits her face just right, and her violet eyes sparkle against the evening rays. She's beautiful. Stunning even.=早坂微笑着,有那么一瞬间,我觉得她脸红了。夕阳正好照在她脸上,她那紫罗兰色的眼睛在晚霞中闪闪发光。她很美丽。甚至令人惊艳。
Yeah?=嗯?
r:"(.+?)-san?"=$1先生?
We should probably pack up. It's getting late and my sister will worry if I don't get back.=我们可能该收拾东西了。天色已晚,如果我不回去的话,我妹妹会担心的。
Right. Why don't you go get changed and I'll clean things up here.=好的。你去换衣服吧,我会在这里收拾东西。
Hayasaka nods and hurries off to get out of her maid uniform. I take the plate back into the kitchen and run it under some water.=早坂点了点头,匆忙离开去脱下她的女仆制服。我把盘子拿回厨房,用水冲洗了一下。
I never dirtied it, but might as well be on the safe side. Once things are put away and Hayasaka is changed, we both exit the cafe together.=我从未弄脏它,但还是小心为上吧。当东西都收拾好且早坂换好衣服后,我们一起离开了咖啡店。
Goodnight Hayasaka-san.=晚安,早坂小姐。
r:"Good night (.+?)-san."=晚安,$1先生。
I watch as she heads off towards home. Only once she's out of sight, do I turn and head back towards my apartment. Letting the sky's evening glow light my way.=我看着她朝家的方向走去。只有在她消失在视线中后,我才转身走向我的公寓。让傍晚天空的余晖照亮我的路。
Saturday. Finally, the easy part of the week has arrived. With everyone working today and tomorrow, that leaves plenty of available hands for dealing with customers and cooking.=星期六。终于,一周中最轻松的部分来临了。由于今天和明天所有人都来上班,这意味着有充足的人手来应对顾客和烹饪工作。
The girls look to be happier too. With all four working, their spirits are up from seeing each other again. I'll need to get this place making money quick so we can return to normal.=女孩们看起来也更开心了。四个人一起工作,因为能再次见到彼此,她们的精神都很高涨。我需要让这个地方尽快赚钱,这样我们才能恢复正常。
To do that though, I need to make some sense of these tasks the owner sent me.=不过要做到这一点,我需要理解一下店主发给我的这些任务。
Since I don't need to be the acting janitor or on dish duty, I decided today would be a good opportunity to go through some of the online tasks that the owner sent me.=既然我不需要担任临时清洁工或洗碗工,我决定今天是个好机会来处理店主发给我的一些网上任务。
I absent-mindedly tell myself while opening up my email. Sure enough, after some searching, I found the aforementioned link in the attached document.=我心不在焉地自言自语,同时打开了我的邮件。果然,经过一番搜索,我在附件文档中找到了前面提到的链接。
Let's see. I think he sent me a link to the website.=让我看看。我想他给我发了一个网站链接。
Oh.=哦。
We don't have our own url. It looks like the cafe is just using one of those blog hosting sites, and the free version at that.=我们没有自己的网址。看起来咖啡店只是使用了那些博客托管网站中的一个,而且还是免费版的。
How disappointing. Well, I think I know what to expect with this.=真令人失望。好吧,我想我知道接下来会发生什么了。
I click on the link and wait for the site to load. As it finishes loading, I let out a chuckle.=我点击链接并等待网站加载。当它加载完成后,我不禁轻笑出声。
No effort into the url. No effort into the site.=网址毫无用心。网站也毫无诚意。
Yep. Just what I expected.=没错。和我预料的一样。
And what the hell is this?=这他妈的是什么玩意?
It's like I'm looking at a race car. There's more ads than actual content! Banner ads. Sidebar ads. Oh look, a popup! What a mess.=就像我在看一辆赛车一样。广告比实际内容还多!横幅广告。侧边栏广告。哦看,还有弹窗!真是一团糟。
And what a waste. We're clearly not making any money off this garbage, not to mention our number of visitors has to be near zero.=真是浪费。我们显然无法从这垃圾中赚到任何钱,更不用说我们的访问量肯定接近于零。
I click around to see what other travesties I can come across. The About section is outdated. Nanase is the only one pictured who still works here. The other three aren't even present.=我四处点击,想看看还能发现什么荒谬之处。关于部分已经过时了。七濑是唯一一个仍在这里工作的人。其他三个人甚至都不在了。
Before I get too worked up, I grab a pad of paper and a pen. Better start writing some of this stuff down so I know what needs changing.=在我太过激动之前,我拿起了一个记事本和一支笔。最好开始记下这些东西,这样我就知道需要改变什么了。
The whole thing needs changing.=整个东西都需要改变。
I list out everything I've noticed and explore a bit more. Apart from the ads, the site is about as barren as can be.=我列出了我注意到的所有问题,并进一步探索了一下。除了广告之外,这个网站简直是一片荒芜。
Aside from the "About" page, the only other information is the outdated menu tucked away at the bottom.=除了"关于"页面外,唯一的其他信息就是隐藏在底部的过时菜单。
Once I'm satisfied with my notes, I look them over. We're in the red, but what are the odds the cafe has a few bucks set aside for digital upkeep? Only one way to find out.=在我对我的笔记感到满意后,我仔细检查了一遍。我们正处于亏损状态,但咖啡店有可能留出一点钱用于数字维护吗?只有一个方法能知道。
Grabbing the phone, I dial up the owner and wait until he picks up.=拿起电话,我拨通了店主的号码并等待他接听。
I won't keep you long. I wanted to ask about the cafe website.=我不会耽误你太久。我想问一下关于咖啡店网站的事。
I've been reviewing the manager document you sent me. And you mentioned dealing with our online presence.=我一直在查看你发给我的经理文档。你还提到了要处理我们的线上形象问题。
And to reiterate, this whole thing is pretend. I guess I should just go along with things. Not sure where the lesson is in all this, if there is one.=再强调一下,这整件事都是假装的。我想我应该顺着情况演下去。虽然不确定这一切中有什么教训,如果有的话。
A chocolate chip. My son cannot have chocolate. It upsets his stomach.=一块巧克力豆。我儿子不能吃巧克力。这会让他肚子不舒服。
Not only that, but she's trying to pass the dog off as her son? Do people really do this?=不仅如此,她还试图把狗冒充成她儿子?真有人这么做吗?
Ah. That's the easy stuff. Shouldn't take more than five minutes to deal with.=啊。那都是简单的事情。处理这些不会超过五分钟。
The site is very out of date. Almost no one pictured works here anymore.=这个网站非常过时。几乎所有图片中的人都已经不在这里工作了。
r:"(.+?)-san. What is it? I'm kind of in the middle of something here."=$1先生。怎么了?我这边正在忙着呢。
When was this written?=这是什么时候写的?
One of the temps I had at the time threw it together for us. Just something to get the cafe off the ground.=当时我雇的一个临时工随便帮我们做了一个。只是为了让咖啡店能够起步的东西。
And we've got more than four things on the menu.=而且我们菜单上的项目远不止四种。
I'll give you the login information so you can update whatever you want.=我会给你登录信息,这样你就可以更新任何你想要的内容。
What about revamping the whole thing?=关于彻底重新设计整个网站怎么样?
Any chance we could hire a developer and modernize it a bit?=有没有可能雇个开发人员来让它现代化一点?
Just as I finish, I hear the owner laughing on the other end of the line. Not a hearty laugh, but a cold, sarcastic one.=就在我说完的时候,我听到电话那头的店主笑了起来。不是那种爽朗的笑声,而是一种冷酷、讽刺的笑。
That wasn't exactly what I wanted.=那不完全是我想要的。
Are you kidding? Developers are expensive.=开玩笑吗?开发人员可是很贵的。
You don't jump aboard a sinking ship to redecorate!=你不会跳上一艘正在下沉的船只去重新装修!
I slump back in my chair, listening to the owner go off on me for being such an idiot.=我无力地瘫坐在椅子上,听着店主数落我是个多么愚蠢的白痴。
Honestly, if he's this disgusted with the place, why isn't it already closed?=老实说,如果他对这个地方这么厌恶,为什么还没有关门呢?
Probably some legal reason. Or maybe he's waiting out the lease... I don't know. I hate that he's stringing everyone along here.=可能是出于某种法律原因。或者他可能是在等租约到期...我不知道。我讨厌他让这里的所有人都处于不确定状态。
Besides, there's nothing wrong with the site.=再说了,这个网站没什么问题。
People don't make all their decisions based on how pretty websites are.=人们做决定时并不完全基于网站的外观漂亮与否。
Just update the information and call it a day. Anything else, and <i>you'll</i> have to figure it out.=只要更新信息就行了。其他任何事情,<i>你</i>都得自己想办法解决。
He doesn't even give me a chance to respond. He just dumps the load on me and hangs up.=他甚至没给我回应的机会。他只是把责任全推给我然后就挂断了电话。
Fortunately, he had the sense to email me the credentials and some basic instructions on how to log in before completely abandoning me.=幸运的是,在完全抛弃我之前,他好歹有先见之明给我发了邮件,里面有登录凭证和一些基本的登录指示。
<i>Great.</i>=<i>太好了。</i>
I'm no techie. I took maybe one computer course in college, and that was a level above the basics.=我可不是什么技术专家。我在大学里可能只上过一门计算机课,而且那也只是略高于基础水平的课程。
What an asshole.=真是个混蛋。
I stare at my monitor and finally log in. The interface for editing is fine. It's usable to where I can at least update the menu.=我盯着显示器,终于登录了进去。编辑界面还算可以。至少我能用它来更新菜单。
Saving some basic changes, I exit out and switch over to our social media page.=保存一些基本更改后,我退出并切换到我们的社交媒体页面。
Anything else is beyond me, apart from the About page. But until I have pictures, there's not much to do there.=除了
Just as barren. Okay. Enough of that crap. Throwing my hands in the air, I close the computer and decide to attend to anything but those digital disasters.=同样一片荒芜。好吧。受够这些烂事了。我举起双手,关上电脑,决定去处理任何事情,就是不碰这些数字灾难。
More of the same it looks like.=看起来还是老一套。
Sena steps into the room, looking worried about something. Seeing her upset breaks my heart. A beautiful girl like her shouldn't make such a face.=星奏走进房间,看起来为什么事情而担忧着。看到她心烦意乱的样子让我心碎。像她这样美丽的女孩不应该露出这样的表情。
What is it? Is everything okay?=怎么了?一切都还好吗?
I heard you shouting. Did something happen?=我听到你在喊叫。发生什么事了吗?
I slouch back in my chair, and can't help but laugh at myself. The entire situation is quite comedic when I think about it. It'd be hysterical even.=我懒洋洋地靠在椅子上,忍不住对自己发笑。仔细想想,整个情况相当滑稽。甚至可以说是令人捧腹大笑的。
...I actually wanted to ask you the same thing.=...其实我也想问你同样的问题。
...if it wasn't happening to me.=...如果这不是发生在我身上的话。
I try to answer Sena but in frustration, I just end up giving a jumbled mess of grunts like some kind of cave man.=我试图回答星奏,但由于沮丧,我最终只发出了一堆混乱的咕哝声,就像某种穴居人一样。
You're not pushing yourself too hard, are you?=你没有逼自己太紧吧?
Great.=太好了。
Just update the information and call it a day. Anything else, and you'll have to figure it out.=只要更新信息然后收工就行。其他事情,你得自己想办法解决。
It's just... I stumbled across the cafe's website.=只是...我偶然发现了咖啡店的网站。
What? No. No. It's nothing like that.=什么?不。不。完全不是那样的。
Sena instantly cheers up, letting out a cute laugh. From her reaction, I'm not the only one who thinks the site is a joke.=星奏立刻高兴起来,发出一声可爱的笑声。从她的反应来看,我不是唯一一个认为这个网站是个笑话的人。
The only difference is, Sena gets a much better laugh out of it than I do.=唯一的区别是,星奏比我笑得更开心。
It is certainly out of date.=它确实已经过时了。
I do like it.=我确实喜欢它。
I think it's wonderful to see all the girls who worked here before me.=看到在我之前在这里工作过的所有女孩真是太棒了。
They are quite beautiful, aren't they?=它们真的很美丽,不是吗?
Yeah, I guess.=是啊,我想是吧。
You do?=你也是吗?
I sit back for a moment and think to myself.=我往后靠了一会儿,陷入了沉思。
Is something wrong?=有什么问题吗?
While I agree that having a look into the past of those who worked here to be very interesting, I don't think we want to keep those pictures up.=虽然我同意了解那些曾在这里工作过的人的过去很有意思,但我认为我们不应该继续保留那些照片。
Who knows, those girls might not want them up anymore. Not to mention the <i>other</i> problems that exist.=谁知道呢,那些女孩可能已经不想让这些照片继续展示了。更不用说还存在<i>其他</i>问题。
No. It's just that... I wanted to update the website.=不。只是...我想要更新这个网站。
But I'm pretty sure I'd need a chisel and hammer just to get started.=但我很确定,我需要一把凿子和锤子才能开始行动。
Is there anything I can do to help?=我能帮上什么忙吗?
I look over to her and think for a moment. That's when the lightbulb hits.=我看向她,思考了一会儿。这时灵光一闪。
Yeah, actually there is.=是的,其实有一件事。
Could you ask the other girls to stick around after closing?=你能让其他女孩们打烊后留下来吗?
Maybe we can come up with some ideas.=也许我们可以想出一些主意。
I'm sure the others would be delighted to help out.=我相信其他人会很乐意帮忙的。
I can't help but smile at Sena's energy. Probably the most polite of a person one could meet, she's always right there willing to help whenever there's trouble.=看着星奏的活力,我不禁微笑起来。她可能是我所见过的最有礼貌的人,每当有麻烦发生时,她总是随时准备伸出援手。
I don't know where I'd be without her.=我不知道没有她我该怎么办。
Thanks. I really appreciate it.=谢谢。我真的很感谢。
I'm happy I could help.=我很高兴能帮上忙。
There's little time for chit chat as Sena was running some errands when she overheard me. After a small bow, the lovely maid lets herself out to go back to work.=由于星奏刚才只是在跑腿时偶然听到我说话,我们没什么闲聊的时间。这位可爱的女仆行了个小礼后,便自行离开去继续工作了。
After our chat, I suddenly feel a little better about the website.=聊完天后,我突然对这个网站感觉好多了。
I'm not sure what kind of ideas the girls will come up with, but in all honesty, anything is better than what we've got now.=我不确定女孩们会想出什么样的点子,但说实话,任何想法都比我们现在的情况要好。
The remainder of the day passes by quickly and quietly. It's a nice change of pace compared to the past few days.=这一天剩余的时间过得既快又安静。与过去几天相比,这是个不错的节奏变化。
I managed to reorganize how we do inventory, and from the numbers I crunched, should shave off about 10% of the cafe's operating costs.=我成功地重新组织了我们的库存管理方式,根据我计算的数据,应该能削减大约10%的咖啡店运营成本。
As it turns out, one of our vendors offers bulk order discounts, which for some reason, we weren't taking advantage of.=事实证明,我们的一个供应商提供批量订购折扣,但不知什么原因,我们一直没有利用这个优势。
A few odds and ends later, and I'm feeling pretty good about my progress with the cafe. I actually feel like I'm becoming a bonafide manager, despite having the title for a while now.=处理完一些零零碎碎的事务后,我对自己在咖啡店的进步感到相当满意。尽管已经拥有经理的头衔一段时间了,但我现在真的感觉自己正在成为一名名副其实的经理。
Finally as the cafe closes for the day, I emerge from my little office like a bear waking from hibernation.=当咖啡店结束一天的营业时,我终于从我的小办公室里走出来,就像一只从冬眠中醒来的熊。
There's something to be said about fresh air and sunshine doing the body good.=不得不说,新鲜空气和阳光对身体确实大有裨益。
The sun pouring in from the windows hurts the eyes and the cool, quiet atmosphere is a stark contrast from the dingy corner office I'd been stuck in all day.=从窗户倾泻而入的阳光刺痛了眼睛,这种凉爽安静的氛围与我整天被困在的那个昏暗的角落办公室形成了鲜明对比。
r:"(.+?)-san. We're just finishing up the closing duties. We'll be ready for the meeting shortly."=$1先生。我们正在完成收尾工作。很快就能准备好开会了。
Sena is the first girl I bump into when I step out of my office. She's got a bucket and mop at her side for cleaning.=当我走出办公室时,第一个碰到的女孩是星奏。她身边放着水桶和拖把,准备打扫卫生。
I was going to help, but if they're that far along with the closing duties, there might not be much left for me to do. Mopping up is usually one of the last items on the list.=我本来想帮忙的,但如果她们已经做到了收尾工作的那个阶段,可能就没什么事情留给我做了。拖地通常是清单上的最后几项工作之一。
Sorry I didn't step out sooner. Anything I can help with?=抱歉我没有早点出来。有什么我能帮忙的吗?
There's no need to apologize. I'm sure you've been very busy.=不用道歉。我知道你一定很忙。
The cafe emptied a little earlier than usual, so we started closing duties a bit early.=咖啡店比平常早一点空了下来,所以我们提前开始了收尾工作。
I hope you don't mind.=希望你不介意。
I trust you all to make the right decisions.=我相信你们都能做出正确的决定。
Sena and the others work hard here. That's been my main take-away from splitting the girls up on different shifts.=星奏和其他女孩们都很努力工作。这是我从将她们安排在不同班次后得到的主要体会。
Of course not. You girls are out here on the floor.=当然不是。你们女孩子的工作是在这外面的大厅。
Even when there's only two, no slouching occurs whatsoever. Everyone is in sync. They want the place to succeed, even more than I do.=即使只有两个人,也绝不会有任何懈怠。所有人都步调一致。她们希望这个地方能够成功,甚至比我还要迫切。
If you need to prepare, we should be done here shortly.=如果你需要准备的话,我们这边很快就能完成。
Thanks Sena-kun. I'll find a table then and just pop on over when you girls are ready.=谢谢你,星奏。那我就先找个桌子坐下,等你们女孩准备好了我再过去。
Finding a seat, I pull out a notepad and go through some of the things I'd written down. Not so much of a game-plan as it is a list of improvements.=找了个座位,我拿出笔记本,查看我之前记下的一些事情。与其说是游戏计划,不如说是一份改进清单。
Not only for the website though. I'd like to also see our social media page get more traffic as well. There's so much hidden potential here.=不仅仅是网站。我也希望看到我们的社交媒体页面获得更多流量。这里有太多尚未开发的潜力。
I wonder if previous managers just ignored this side of the business.=我在想以前的经理是否就这样忽视了业务的这一方面。
I write down a couple more ideas that come to mind. Just as I finish, so do the closing tasks.=我又记下了几个突然想到的点子。就在我写完的同时,收尾工作也完成了。
Sena is the first to step over, finding herself a seat at the table with me. She takes a peek at my notepad.=星奏是第一个走过来的,她在我的桌边找了个位置坐下。她偷瞄了一眼我的笔记本。
Do you have something in mind already?=你已经有想法了吗?
A few ideas. But nothing concrete.=有几个想法。但还没有具体成形。
Well, that's why we're all here. To help you out.=嗯,这就是我们大家在这里的原因。为了帮助你。
I start to thank Sena when Ayase pulls up a chair next to her and sits down.=我刚想感谢星奏,这时绫濑拉过一把椅子坐在了她旁边。
Compared to work, this'll be easy.=和工作相比,这简直小菜一碟。
Find a website you like and copy that. Done!=找一个你喜欢的网站然后复制它。搞定!
I'm not sure it'll be that simple.=我不确定事情会那么简单。
Wouldn't we need a programmer for something more custom?=我们不需要找个程序员来做更定制化的东西吗?
But that's high school level stuff. It's not that hard.=但那只是高中水平的东西。并不是很难。
But I didn't learn how to build websites in high school.=但我在高中并没有学过如何搭建网站。
Yeah, I guess so.=是啊,我想是这样的。
Actually, that's a great tidbit to have stumbled upon. If Ayase knows how to code websites, then my job just got a whole lot easier.=实际上,这真是个偶然发现的好消息。如果绫濑懂得如何编写网站代码,那我的工作就变得容易多了。
You didn't? Maybe it was just me then.=你没学过吗?那可能只是我学过而已。
Gyahaha sure did!=哈哈哈当然是啦!
Really? You learned how to program in high school?=真的吗?你在高中就学会了编程?
Took an elective for programming.=我选修过编程课。
So it was just an elective?=所以那只是一门选修课?
You should have specified that at the beginning.=你应该一开始就说清楚的。
<i>hehehe...</i> Sorry, Sena.=<i>嘿嘿嘿...</i> 抱歉,星奏。
Still, a computer programmer? You might've just saved me Ayase-san.=不过,一个电脑程序员?绫濑小姐,你可能刚刚救了我一命。
Ayase leans back in her chair, stretching her hands behind her head confidently.=绫濑靠在椅子上,自信地将双手伸到脑后伸了个懒腰。
A hand reaches from behind and tugs on Ayase's chair, nearly tipping her over. The maid jumps up in a panic, thinking she'd leaned too far back.=一只手从背后伸出,拉扯着绫濑的椅子,几乎将她掀翻。这位女仆惊慌地跳了起来,以为是自己往后倾斜得太多了。
That's me. Ole faithful at your service.=没错,就是我。老实可靠的我随时为您效劳。
Maybe we should call you Old Fall-ful instead.=也许我们该叫你老摔倒而不是老实可靠。
It was only that one time.=那只是一次而已。
Come on Ayase. You know how many times you've tipped over doing that?=得了吧绫濑。你知道你这样做翻倒过多少次吗?
Keep the conversation moving=保持对话进行
Let them continue=让他们继续
hehehe... Sorry, Sena.=嘿嘿嘿... 抱歉,星奏。
Scene 8 - Cafe Interior=场景 8 - 咖啡店内部
Don't tip chairs. I think we've beaten that dead horse enough.=别再翘椅子了。我想我们已经说过这个问题很多次了。
Alright. Alright. Lesson learned.=好了好了。教训记住了。
Really? You're going to word it like that?=真的吗?你就这样表达?
Alright, not the most popular phrasing, but it got everyone's attention. And Ayase-san seems relieved to no longer be the target of scrutiny here. I'll count that as a win.=好吧,这可能不是最受欢迎的说法,但确实吸引了所有人的注意力。而且绫濑小姐似乎松了一口气,不再是这里审视的目标了。我会把这算作一次胜利。
Yes I am.=是的,我是。
So how about that website?=那个网站怎么样?
Ayase-san mentioned she knows how to program. That'll really help with revamping things.=绫濑小姐说她懂编程。这对改造工作真的很有帮助。
That's right!=没错!
All I need is a cup of java and I can script just about anything.=只要有一杯咖啡,我几乎能编写任何程序。
Oh Ayase. I didn't know you liked to drink coffee.=哦,绫濑。我不知道你喜欢喝咖啡。
Silence. Didn't she just say something about drinking coffee and coding? Or did I miss something? Gauging the looks from Sena and the others, they're just as baffled as I am.=沉默。她不是刚才说了些关于喝咖啡和编程的事吗?还是我漏听了什么?从星奏和其他人的表情来看,他们和我一样困惑。
I don't.=我不会。
Ayase is just as bewildered too.=绫濑看起来也同样困惑不已。
That was a joke?=那是个笑话?
You don't get it?=你不明白吗?
Oh. hehe guess I'm the only coder here.=哦。呵呵,看来我是这里唯一的程序员。
Never-mind.=没关系了。
I decide not to ask, and just move things along.=我决定不追问,只是继续前进。
Anyway, I'm thinking of getting rid of the ads and updating stuff like the menu and employee roster.=总之,我在考虑去掉广告,并更新菜单和员工名册之类的内容。
We've got a coder, but I still don't have a clue what this thing is going to look like when it's done.=我们有程序员了,但我还是不知道这东西完成后会是什么样子。
I could probably whip something up for you.=我大概能为你搞定这个。
I've got some artsy skills that might come in handy for this.=我有些艺术技能,可能会派上用场。
Really? That's great!=真的吗?太棒了!
r:"Hey (.+?)-san. Can I borrow your notepad?"=嘿$1先生,能借我用一下你的记事本吗?
I'm feeling really good about this now. I'm actually excited to see what our website is going to look like. This meeting went from a brainstorming session to a game plan really quick.=我现在对这个感觉非常好。我实际上很期待看到我们的网站会是什么样子。这次会议从头脑风暴很快就变成了一个行动计划。
Just let me know if your sister needs anything or if something comes up.=如果你妹妹需要什么或者有什么事情发生,请告诉我。
A sister never tells.=姐姐从不泄密。
That's a secret.=这是个秘密。
Wonder what else your poor lil sis has been forced into?=不知道你可怜的小妹妹还被强迫做了什么?
The girls are all huddled around Nanase, pointing at different parts of her sketches, and offering suggestions.=女孩们都围在七濑周围,指着她草图的不同部分,提出各种建议。
Once everything is prepared, I grab the tray and carry it back out of the kitchen.=一切准备就绪后,我拿起托盘,把它从厨房端了出来。
Then getting to work, I put together a tray of treats and some drinks that should hopefully satisfy the quartet of cuties out there.=然后开始忙活起来,我准备了一盘点心和几杯饮料,希望能满足外面那四个可爱女孩的胃口。
I should do something for the girls. Rather than just sit here, I should make myself useful. Show my appreciation somehow for all their extra work.=我应该为这些女孩做点什么。与其只是坐在这里,我应该让自己变得有用。以某种方式表达我对她们所有额外工作的感谢。
Pulling out my wallet, I take out a few extra bucks to add to our till so I'm not just stealing from the company.=我掏出钱包,拿出几张额外的钞票放进我们的收银台,这样我就不是在偷公司的钱了。
I really wish I could snap a picture of the moment. Nanase is scribbling around over the paper, with a few torn out sheets scattered across the table.=我真希望能拍下这一刻。七濑正在纸上涂涂画画,几张撕下来的纸散落在桌子上。
Snacks. I'll prepare some snacks to show my gratitude. It's the least they deserve. I'd prefer to pay them some overtime, but that's not happening unfortunately.=点心。我要准备些点心来表示感谢。这是她们应得的最起码的东西。我更想给她们支付一些加班费,但很遗憾这是不可能的。
It's a Saturday night. The cafe is closed. But here they are. Working overtime for something that's not even their responsibility.=现在是周六晚上。咖啡店已经关门了。但她们却在这里。为了一些甚至不是她们责任范围内的事情加班工作。
They're so enthralled with what they're doing, they don't even notice me right away. It gives me the chance to sneak up on them with my tray of goodies.=她们如此专注于正在做的事情,一开始甚至没有注意到我。这给了我机会悄悄靠近她们,带着我的一盘好东西。
That said, I really do feel useless like this. Nanase pretty much has the meeting under control at this point.=话虽如此,我真的觉得自己这样很没用。七濑在这个时候已经完全掌控了会议。
Everytime someone tosses her an idea, she starts fiddling with her sketch to accommodate the suggestion. Despite her rough edges, she's really into this.=每当有人向她提出建议,她就开始修改草图以适应这个想法。尽管她性格有些粗犷,但她真的很投入这件事。
Alright girls. Break time!=好了女孩们,休息时间到!
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cause such a fuss.=抱歉。我不是有意引起这么大的骚动。
As the others cheer her up, Sena returns to her normal, cheery self.=在其他人的鼓励下,世奈恢复了她正常开朗的自我。
Their heads all poke up from the paper they're huddled around.=她们的头都从她们围着的那张纸上抬了起来。
No worries. I'm glad you're here with us.=别担心。我很高兴你能和我们在一起。
Thank you so much everyone. Maybe I'm just worrying too much.=非常感谢大家。也许我只是太担心了。
r:"(.+?)-san, are those all for us? That wasn't necessary."=$1先生,这些都是给我们的吗?你不必这样做的。
You're one of the hardest workers here.=你是这里最勤奋的员工之一。
Speak for yourself Sena-kun. Those look delicious!=你只代表你自己,世奈君。那些看起来太美味了!
And I don't know where I'd be without you Sena-kun.=而且没有你的话,世奈君,我都不知道自己会变成什么样。
This time, it's our turn to help out.=这次,轮到我们来帮忙了。
Well. At least he knows how to appreciate true talent when he sees it.=嗯。至少他知道在看到真正的才能时如何欣赏。
Yeah! Whenever I've messed up, you've always been right there.=是啊!每当我搞砸了,你总是在那里帮我。
That's not true Sena. You're always helping us with everything.=那不是真的,世奈。你一直都在各方面帮助我们。
That's right. And you girls deserve all this and more.=没错。你们女孩子们值得这些,甚至更多。
I have a good laugh at the comments, setting the tray down in front of them.=我被这些评论逗乐了,把托盘放在她们面前。
I'm not a programmer. I'm not very good at art. There's nothing I can do.=我不是程序员。我的绘画也不好。我什么都做不了。
I'm afraid I don't have anything I can help with.=恐怕我没有什么能帮上忙的。
So dig in. Consider it payment for all your effort with the website.=请尽情享用吧。就当是对你们网站工作努力的报酬。
I'm fine. It's just that...=我没事。只是...
Nanase eyes the treats, watching the others dig in. She flashes me a smile.=七濑盯着点心,看着其他人开动。她对我微微一笑。
Sena, while participating in the conversation, looks to be more upset than anything with how things are going.=世奈虽然参与了对话,但看起来对事情的发展比什么都更加不满。
r:"Hey (.+?)-san. Those aren't spiked with anything, are they?"=嘿,$1先生。那些饮料里没有掺什么东西吧?
But I'm fine with that. It's their website more than it is mine.=但我对此没问题。那更多是她们的网站而不是我的。
r:"How rude Nanase-san. (.+?)-san would never do a thing like that."=真失礼啊七濑小姐。$1先生绝对不会做那种事。
Everyone is chipping in ideas. From asking about menu layouts to something about carousel widgets from Ayase, I've suddenly found myself demoted to the backseat for this meeting.=大家都在出谋划策。从询问菜单布局到绫濑提到的轮播组件,我突然发现自己在这次会议中被降级到了后座。
Just enjoy the treats. It's all on me.=尽情享用这些点心吧。都是我请客。
Sena-kun. Everything alright?=世奈。一切都还好吗?
I thought she, of all people, would've been excited to see the cafe's website get a make-over.=我以为她,在所有人中,会对咖啡店网站的改版感到兴奋的。
As the four are eating, I realize something like this would be perfect for our social media.=在四人用餐时,我意识到这样的场景非常适合发到我们的社交媒体上。
I look around and see all the girls watching her with the same level of interest. Everyone wants our new website to look good.=我环顾四周,发现所有女孩都以同样的兴趣注视着她。每个人都希望我们的新网站看起来好看。
Posting shots of the girls having fun and working to help drum up interest in the cafe. And what better way to kick off our internet revival than with a wonderful group shot!=发布女孩们玩乐和工作的照片来吸引人们对咖啡店的兴趣。还有什么比用一张精彩的合影来开启我们的网络复兴更好的方式呢!
Even though they're just basic sketches, I can see the skill behind the pen. Coming from someone who struggles to draw even a stick figure, Nanase has the touch of a professional.=即使只是基本草图,我也能看出笔触背后的技巧。作为一个连火柴人都画不好的人来说,七濑拥有专业人士的触感。
I hand over my notepad and pen to Nanase. She immediately goes to work, sketching out some layouts for the website.=我把笔记本和笔递给了七濑。她立即开始工作,勾画着网站的一些布局设计。
Um. Sure. Why?=呃。好吧。为什么?
Oh right.=哦对了。
r:"Is this for the website as well, (.+?)-san?"=这也是为了网站准备的吗,$1先生?
Hey everyone! Mind posing for a quick picture?=嘿大家!介意我拍张快照吗?
Not quite. This'll be for our social media page. We could start posting daily photos of you girls working, or just doing fun little activities.=不完全是。这是为了我们的社交媒体页面。我们可以开始每天发布你们女孩子工作的照片,或者只是做一些有趣的小活动。
Duh. Cause I'd like to start designing.=废话。因为我想开始设计了。
This seems like the perfect place to start.=这似乎是个完美的开始。
Our triumphant return begins! Gyahaha!=我们胜利归来啦!嘎哈哈!
Without any argument, the four stand up and huddle around while I pull out my phone. We spend a few minutes guiding everyone into the frame so they all fit without looking too squished.=四人毫无异议,站起身来围在一起,而我则拿出手机。我们花了几分钟引导每个人进入画面,使他们都能入镜而不显得太过拥挤。
Should we pose or something? Sena, you're the model. What do we do?=我们要摆个姿势之类的吗?星奏,你是模特。我们该怎么做?
The other three put their attention on Sena who suddenly gets flustered from all the attention.=其他三人将注意力转向了星奏,她突然因为成为众人的焦点而慌乱起来。
Me? But this isn't a formal photo shoot. It's just...=我?但这不是正式的拍摄。只是...
What about doing like a thumbs up or something?=要不我们竖个大拇指之类的怎么样?
I sit back and let the girls hammer out what they want. This is their photo. I've no business in telling them what they can and can't do.=我往后靠,让女孩们自己商量她们想要的效果。这是她们的照片。我无权告诉她们能做什么或不能做什么。
Unless of course they decide to violate the Terms of Service. Then we might have a problem.=除非他们决定违反服务条款。那样的话,我们可能就会有麻烦了。
What about... making a peace sign? Wouldn't that be cute?=要不... 做个剪刀手怎么样?那样不是很可爱吗?
Works for me.=对我来说可以。
Lets' do that then. It's all Sena's fault if this doesn't work.=那就这么做吧。如果不成功的话,都是星奏的错。
W-what? You can't be serious.=什-什么?你不可能是认真的。
Everyone smile!=大家笑一笑!
Sena fumbles a bit, but pulls out a surprisingly confident, yet stunning pose. Must be all that experience with her modeling.=星奏有些慌乱,但摆出了一个出人意料地自信且惊艳的姿势。一定是她模特经验的功劳。
I snap the picture as soon as the other three show off their peace signs to the camera.=我在另外三人向相机展示剪刀手的瞬间按下了快门。
I snap a few more, just in case the first one doesn't turn out.=我又多拍了几张,以防第一张效果不好。
There we go! I think that does it.=好了!我想这样就行了。
Thanks girls! I appreciate all of the hard work you've done today.=谢谢你们!感谢你们今天所做的辛勤工作。
After sharing the cute picture with the four, the girls pack up their things, change out of their uniforms and take off.=在和四个女孩分享了那张可爱的照片后,她们收拾好各自的东西,换下了制服,然后离开了。
Meanwhile, I make sure to get the best picture of the bunch uploaded to our social media page and posted with the tagline: "Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe. Come join the fun!"=与此同时,我确保将这组照片中最好的一张上传到我们的社交媒体页面,并配上标语:"女孩!女孩!女孩!?咖啡店。快来加入我们的欢乐吧!"
I have to admit, I'm feeling good about myself today. It's Sunday, so all the girls will be working, meaning I get another day of managerial duties to focus on.=不得不承认,今天我感觉很不错。今天是周日,所有女孩都会来上班,这意味着我又有一天可以专注于经理职责了。
The hurdles that flung up into my face yesterday are now all but resolved.=昨天挡在我面前的障碍现在已经基本都解决了。
The website looks to be well under control, and checking on our social media page, I'm seeing a flurry of likes and shares with the picture of everyone that I uploaded.=网站看起来运行良好,查看我们的社交媒体页面时,我发现我上传的那张大家合影获得了大量的点赞和分享。
There's really nothing like hitting the ground running.=没什么比立刻全力投入工作更好的了。
There's still some number crunching I can do to help drag down our expenses. After that, maybe I'll spend some time setting up online ads for the cafe.=我还可以做一些数据分析来帮助降低我们的开支。之后,也许我会花些时间为咖啡店设置一些在线广告。
With a little digging, I discovered that ad space on the web is far cheaper than constructing a billboard. Not to mention, it's far more effective with today's younger crowd.=经过一番调查,我发现网络上的广告位比建造广告牌便宜得多。更不用说,对于当今的年轻人群体,网络广告效果好得多。
After yesterday's success, I ended up flipping through my phone before bed.=昨天的成功之后,我睡前翻看了一会手机。
Checking the clock, we're only twenty minutes away from opening. I've still got some time on my hands to poke around. Might as well get something done.=看了看时钟,离开店还有二十分钟。我手头还有点时间可以四处看看。不妨做点有用的事。
Let's see. Suppose I could check out some other cafe sites.=让我看看。我可以去看看其他咖啡店的网站。
Maybe there's a popular trend we can get in on.=也许我们可以跟上某个流行趋势。
Popping open my laptop, I start poking away at some internet searches. Every so often I hear some hustle and bustle outside my door.=我打开笔记本电脑,开始在网上搜索各种信息。时不时地,我能听到门外传来一阵匆忙的嘈杂声。
<i>Must be the girls getting ready to open things up.</i>=<i>一定是女孩们在准备开店了。</i>
Those four are so reliable. I really am lucky. Some businesses have lazy, self-centered pain in the asses for employees. Thank God there's none of that here.=那四个人真是可靠。我真的很幸运。有些企业的员工懒惰、自私,让人头疼。感谢上帝,这里没有这种情况。
Speaking of which, I'd better get out there and take care of my opening duties.=说起来,我最好赶紧出去处理开店前的职责了。
I no more than step out of my office and I'm greeted by three of our four maids. Ayase, Hayasaka, and Sena.=我刚一踏出办公室,就看到了我们四位女仆中的三位在迎接我。绫濑、早坂和星奏。
The clock strikes quarter-to and I hear more voices out in the kitchen. Probably just the girls chatting it up before we open.=时钟敲响了差一刻钟,我听到厨房里有更多的声音。可能只是女孩们在我们开店前聊天。
She's not here.=她不在这里。
Has anyone tried calling her? Maybe she's running late.=有人试着给她打电话了吗?也许她晚点到。
I say that, but doubt it. Nanase, of all people, would never be late.=我这么说,但其实很怀疑。要说所有人中谁最不可能迟到,那就是七濑了。
What?=什么?
This isn't like her.=这不像她的风格。
And I texted her several times. But nothing.=我给她发了好几条短信。但没有回复。
I tried calling.=我试着打电话了。
r:"(.+?)-san! It's Nanase..."=$1先生!是七濑...
Try again Hayasaka-san. I'll go check on her.=再试一次吧,早坂小姐。我去看看她的情况。
Hayasaka nods and pokes away at her phone. I return to my office to search through some files. I want Nanase's home address so I know where the hell I'm going.=早坂点点头,开始摆弄她的手机。我回到办公室翻找一些文件。我想找到七濑的家庭住址,这样我才知道该去哪里。
Fortunately, I'm able to locate our missing maid's file quickly. Pulling it out, I use my phone to snap a picture of her address.=幸运的是,我很快就找到了我们失踪女仆的档案。我拿出档案,用手机拍下了她的地址。
With everything ready, I hurry back out into the cafe. With any luck, Hayasaka will have gotten a hold of Nanase.=一切准备就绪后,我匆忙回到咖啡店。如果运气好的话,早坂应该已经联系上七濑了。
Well? Any luck?=怎么样?有消息了吗?
Hayasaka shakes her head.=早坂摇了摇头。
None. She's not picking up.=没有。她没接电话。
<i>Damn. What is going on?</i>=<i>该死。到底发生了什么?</i>
Alright. I'm going to check on her.=好的。我去看看她的情况。
I'll be back as soon as I can.=我会尽快回来的。
I no more than make it to the door, and someone grabs my hand. I turn back and find Sena squeezing my fingers. Her worried gaze locks with mine as she fights back some tears.=我刚要走到门口,有人抓住了我的手。我回头发现星奏紧握着我的手指。她担忧的目光与我的眼神相遇,她正在努力忍住泪水。
鱼. Let me go with you.=鱼:让我和你一起去。
Sena-kun, I need everyone here looking after the cafe.=星奏君,我需要这里的每个人都留下来照顾咖啡店。
I'm worried about her.=我很担心她。
What if something's happened? I want to help.=如果出了什么事怎么办?我想帮忙。
I need you here.=我需要你在这里。
Alright, you can come.=好的,你可以一起来。
Damn. What is going on?=该死。到底发生了什么?
Must be the girls getting ready to open things up.=一定是女孩们在准备开店了。
Please.=拜托。
Scene 9 - Office=场景 9 - 办公室
As much as I want Sena to stay put, she's far too worked up to be here as it is. Besides, it's very possible I'll need help.=尽管我很想让星奏留在原地,但她现在已经太过焦虑了。而且,我很可能需要帮助。
Alright. Let's go.=好的。我们走吧。
If Nanase is hurt, having an extra set of hands, even if just to call an ambulance, could make all the difference.=如果七濑受伤了,多一个人帮忙,哪怕只是叫救护车,也可能带来关键的不同。
Can you handle opening the cafe?=你能处理咖啡店的开业事宜吗?
Ayase shoots a hand up to her forehead, like she's saluting me.=绫濑抬起手放在前额,仿佛在向我敬礼。
Ayase-san.=绫濑小姐。
Yes sir!=遵命,长官!
Hayasaka-san. If you aren't busy, keep trying the phone.=早坂小姐。如果你不忙的话,请继续尝试打电话。
Let's go.=我们走吧。
Together, we step out of the cafe.=我们一起走出咖啡店。
With Akihabara waking up, crowds of people pour out into the streets and over the sidewalks. It's not night-life busy, but Sena and I get shoulder to shoulder rather quickly.=随着秋叶原的苏醒,人群涌上街道和人行道。虽然还没有夜生活时那么拥挤,但星奏和我很快就肩并肩地挤在了一起。
I wish I had something to break the tension, but everyone's worried. The longer I linger, the worse it'll get. I give a final wave to the others before turning to Sena.=我希望能有什么方法缓解这紧张的气氛,但每个人都很担心。我在这里逗留的时间越长,情况只会变得越糟。在转向星奏之前,我最后向其他人挥了挥手。
It makes things difficult with using my phone to navigate. I'm constantly side-stepping people and bumping into others whenever I glance down to see where we are.=用手机导航让事情变得困难。每当我低头查看我们的位置时,我都得不断侧身避让,还是会撞到其他人。
Sena looks to be having trouble keeping up as well. It doesn't help that she's flustered, and apologizing to every unintentional nudge she steps into.=星奏看起来也很难跟上步伐。更糟的是,她很慌乱,每次不小心碰到别人都要道歉。
I stop when I realize she's not at my side.=当我发现她不在我身边时,我停了下来。
I ask, turning around. She's a few paces back, so I move off to the side to wait for her to catch up.=我转身问道。她落在后面几步远的地方,所以我走到一旁等她赶上来。
Sena-kun?=星奏君?
It's okay. I just don't want you getting lost on me.=没关系,我只是不想你跟丢了。
r:"I'm sorry (.+?)-san. I'm trying to keep up."=对不起,$1先生。我正在努力跟上你的步伐。
I can only look for one person at a time.=我一次只能寻找一个人。
I intended that as a joke, but Sena doesn't laugh. In fact she has the exact opposite reaction. Holding her arm, she looks to the side and sniffles.=我本来是想开个玩笑,但星奏并没有笑。事实上,她的反应恰恰相反。她抱着自己的手臂,看向一旁,抽泣起来。
<i>Crap! Am I about to make her cry?</i>=<i>糟糕!我是不是快把她弄哭了?</i>
Am I that much trouble?=我真的那么麻烦吗?
I'm glad you're tagging along.=我很高兴你能一起来。
Really?=真的吗?
Absolutely.=绝对如此。
I don't know what's going on with Nanase-kun. I hope she's alright.=我不知道七濑君怎么了。希望她没事。
But if she needs help, I'm glad to have you with me in case she needs it.=但如果她需要帮助,我很高兴有你和我在一起,以防她需要帮助。
Hearing that lifts her spirits. She gives me a warm smile and nods her head. I'm glad I decided to bring Sena along. Having her here is actually helping to keep me calm.=听到这话让她精神为之一振。她给了我一个温暖的微笑并点了点头。我很庆幸决定带上星奏一起来。有她在这里实际上帮助我保持冷静。
Maybe because I'm worried about her, I'm forced to stay realistic and optimistic about Nanase.=或许正因为我担心她,我才被迫对七濑保持现实和乐观的态度。
The crowds are thick though. Probably people going to work and families hanging out.=不过人群很拥挤。可能是上班的人和出来游玩的家庭。
It is the weekend after all.=毕竟今天是周末。
What should we do?=我们该怎么办?
Let's stay close together.=让我们靠得近一点。
How about we hold hands?=我们牵手怎么样?
Scene 9 - Akiba=场景 9 - 秋叶原
Crap! Am I about to make her cry?=糟糕!我是不是快把她弄哭了?
    <b>Alright, you can come.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>I need you here.</color>=    <b>好的,你可以一起来。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>我需要你在这里。</color>
We don't want to get separated.=我们不想走散。
What about holding hands? It'd be easier on both of us.=牵手怎么样?这对我们俩都会更方便。
Are you sure it's okay?=你确定这样可以吗?
I nod. It's better than getting separated. Not to mention I won't constantly be checking over my shoulder to make sure she's following me.=我点了点头。这总比走散要好。更不用说我也不用不停地回头确认她是否跟着我了。
I'll bump into less people and can focus more on where we're going. Double win!=这样我就能减少与人相撞的机会,还能更专注于我们要去的地方。一举两得!
Only if you don't mind that is.=只要你不介意的话。
I don't want to force her though. Hand holding can be a big deal for some.=我不想勉强她。对某些人来说,牵手可能是件很重要的事。
Reaching over, I offer her my open hand. She places her slender palm against mine, and I close my grip around her fingers.=我伸出手,向她张开手掌。她将纤细的手掌贴在我的手上,我轻轻握住了她的手指。
Soft. Warm. I admit I blush a little when touching her like this. Even Sena's cheeks turn a light shade of red.=柔软。温暖。我承认当这样触碰她时我有点脸红。就连星奏的脸颊也泛起了淡淡的红晕。
We can't get too caught up though. This isn't a date. And we still need to find Nanase.=不过我们不能太沉浸其中了。这不是约会。而且我们还需要找到七濑。
She nods, and I pull her back out into the crowd. With her hand in mine, I push through the layers of people.=她点点头,我拉着她重新回到人群中。握着她的手,我穿过一层层的人群。
Being careful not to move too fast, or to slide into a direction that Sena couldn't follow.=我小心翼翼地不要移动得太快,也不要滑向星奏无法跟随的方向。
After some wandering, we finally pull away from the busier sections of Akihabara.=经过一番漫步,我们终于离开了秋叶原人群拥挤的区域。
With quieter streets ahead, it's easier for us to walk normally and focus on the road and where the next turn will be.=前方街道变得安静,我们可以更轻松地正常行走,专注于道路和下一个转弯的方向。
Sena still looks worried. I can tell she's thankful to be away from the crowds, but until we've found Nanase, I think this is just going to keep eating away at her.=星奏看起来仍然很担忧。我能看出她很庆幸离开了人群,但在我们找到七濑之前,我想这种担忧只会不断折磨着她。
Pulling out her phone, Sena checks for what I'm assuming are messages from Hayasaka. Letting out a sigh, she tucks it away and acts like she'd never even touched it.=星奏拿出手机,查看我猜想是来自早坂的消息。她叹了口气,将手机收起,装作从未碰过它一样。
Oh?=哦?
I'd caught her off guard with the question. She jumped in surprise, maybe forgetting I was right next to her.=我的问题让她措手不及。她吓得跳了起来,可能是忘记了我就在她身边。
No. Nothing yet.=不。还没有。
Or just really lost in thought. Maybe a little conversation will break some tension.=或者只是陷入了沉思。也许聊一聊能缓解一些紧张感。
Nothing?=没有发现吗?
Since I started working at the cafe.=自从我开始在咖啡店工作以来。
How long have you known Nanase?=你认识七濑多久了?
About two years ago, I think.=大概是两年前的事了。
They started after me.=他们开始追我了。
I nod. So Sena and Nanase are the highest ranking of the two. Even though I have their files on hand, I haven't really delved into them.=我点了点头。所以星奏和七濑是两人中级别最高的。虽然我手上有她们的档案,但我还没有真正深入研究过。
The girls just sort of came with the cafe. And being such good workers, I never felt the need to dig into their history.=那些女孩就像是咖啡店的一部分。她们工作能力很强,我从来没感到有必要去深究她们的过去。
Oh. I didn't know that.=哦。我不知道这个。
Wow. That's a long time already. And the others?=哇。那已经很长时间了。那其他人呢?
Hayasaka-san started right after me though.=不过早坂小姐是在我之后才开始的。
I let out a short laugh to help lighten the mood. It doesn't seem to work though as Sena gives me a sideways look.=我短促地笑了一声想缓和一下气氛。不过似乎没什么效果,星奏用奇怪的眼神看着我。
I bet you have some good stories about those two. Want to share any?=我打赌你一定有一些关于那两人的有趣故事。想分享一下吗?
r:"I don't appreciate gossip, (.+?)-san."=我不喜欢闲言碎语,$1先生。
It causes all sorts of problems.=这会引起各种各样的问题。
Sorry. I suppose you're right.=抱歉。我想你说得对。
A surprising sound escapes Sena's lips. She's laughing. I turn and find the girl letting out a hearty laugh, before smiling back at me.=一阵令人惊讶的声音从星奏的嘴唇中逸出。她在笑。我转过身,发现这个女孩正发出一阵爽朗的笑声,然后对我回以微笑。
I do have quite the stories. Those two liked to bicker for the longest time.=我确实有不少故事。那两个人一直喜欢斗嘴。
No kidding?=真的假的?
Sena nodded. Though she couldn't go into detail. More like, we didn't have time for stories. After rounding a corner, we came across Nanase's apartment.=星奏点了点头。虽然她无法详细说明。更确切地说,我们没有时间听故事了。拐过一个拐角后,我们来到了七濑的公寓。
r:"I'm sorry (.+?)-san."=对不起,$1先生。
Our light-hearted mood, while brief, was a nice reprieve from everything. It helped shorten the walk, and calmed Sena's down.=我们短暂的轻松心情是对一切的愉快缓和。它让步行的路程变得短暂,也让星奏平静了下来。
When we located the appropriate door, Sena pushed in on the doorbell and let it ring for a few seconds before pulling away.=当我们找到正确的门时,星奏按下了门铃,让它响了几秒钟后才松开手。
I moved to stand beside her, waiting for Nanase to spring out from her layer and let us know she was okay.=我走到她身边,等待七濑从她的住处跳出来告诉我们她没事。
Worry did return as we hurried up the exterior stairwell leading to Nanase's apartment.=当我们匆忙爬上通往七濑公寓的外部楼梯时,担忧的感觉又回来了。
Sena pushed in on the doorbell once more. This time holding it in for a solid ten count. She pulled her finger off and nothing.=星奏再次按下门铃。这次她按住不放,足足数到了十。她松开手指,但仍然没有反应。
She's not answering.=她没有应门。
I turn and start banging my fist against the door.=我转身开始用拳头猛敲门。
Nanase-kun! Are you in there?=七濑君!你在里面吗?
I knock on the door once more. Slamming my fist harder to hopefully drag her out. Sena pushes once again on the doorbell, close to tears as she just holds the button in.=我再次敲门。更用力地砸着门,希望能把她拉出来。星奏再次按下门铃,几乎要哭了,她只是一直按着按钮不放。
I'm about to knock again when I hear some fumbling around inside. I gently push away Sena's hand from the doorbell just as the door to the apartment swings open.=就在我准备再次敲门时,我听到里面有些翻找的声音。门突然打开的同时,我轻轻推开了星奏按在门铃上的手。
Nothing.=没什么。
What the hell do you want?=你到底想要什么?
I'm trying to...=我正在尝试...
Nanase-kun!=七濑君!
She doesn't get another word out as Sena presses in, hugging Nanase. The embrace is so out of the blue, that it stops Nanase right in her tracks.=她还没来得及说出下一个字,星奏就冲上前去拥抱了七濑。这个突如其来的拥抱让七濑当场愣住了。
Nanase looks to me for help, but I just shake my head. No way I'm getting in the way of that.=七濑看向我寻求帮助,但我只是摇了摇头。我才不会挡在那种事的中间。
Alright. Alright. I get it.=好的,好的,我明白了。
But... you didn't come to work...=但是...你没来上班...
Grabbing Sena by the shoulders, Nanase pushes the girl away and brushes herself off. She's mildly annoyed, but also tired. I can see the bags under her pale blue eyes.=七濑抓住星奏的肩膀,把女孩推开,然后拍了拍自己的衣服。她有些恼怒,但更多的是疲惫。我能看到她淡蓝色眼睛下的黑眼圈。
She leans against the doorway for support, and can't help but rub the sleep from her eyes.=她靠在门框上支撑自己,忍不住揉了揉睡眼惺忪的眼睛。
What's going on? Are you alright?=发生什么事了?你还好吗?
I didn't mean to skip.=我并不是有意缺席的。
I worked on the website later than I should've.=我在网站上工作的时间比应该的要晚。
Wait. You worked on the website? Just how late were you up?=等等,你在做网站?你熬到多晚?
Nanase pulls out her phone to check, but from how her shoulders slump and her eyes open, I'm betting she's coming across all of Hayasaka's messages.=七濑拿出手机查看,但从她肩膀下垂和眼睛睁大的反应来看,我敢打赌她正在浏览早坂发来的所有消息。
She stumbles for a bit through her phone before finally tucking it away.=她在手机上摸索了一会儿,然后终于将它收了起来。
I don't know, but I probably only got two or three hours of sleep.=我不清楚,但我大概只睡了两三个小时。
Nanase-kun. You shouldn't do that. You'll get yourself sick.=七濑君。你不该这样。你会让自己生病的。
Listen. You really didn't have to stay up doing that.=听着,你真的没必要熬夜做那个。
I'm fine. Really.=我没事。真的。
You need it done. Right?=你需要完成这个,对吧?
Well. It's done... almost.=好吧。已经完成了...差不多。
I'm waiting on a few things from Kotori-san and Ayase-san.=我正在等小鸟小姐和绫濑小姐提供的一些东西。
Otherwise I think it's ready.=否则我认为它已经准备好了。
I scratch my head. Of all the reasons to miss work, this was about as good a reason as any. Actually, it'd be a damn good reason to give her the day off.=我挠了挠头。在所有缺勤的理由中,这个理由已经算是相当充分了。实际上,这绝对是个给她放一天假的好理由。
You want to just stay home and sleep? You've earned it.=你想就待在家里睡觉?你应得的。
Don't want someone banging down my door again.=不想再有人砰砰地敲我的门了。
I think I'll pass.=我想我要婉拒了。
Let me get cleaned up.=让我收拾一下。
I turn to Sena. She's just as bewildered as I am. But she's smiling. Nanase is okay. That's the important part. Not to mention, spending all night on a website?=我转向星奏。她和我一样困惑不解。但她在微笑。七濑没事。这才是最重要的。更不用说,熬夜做网站?
H-Hey!=喂-喂!
I was guessing a week or two of development time on that. Not an overnight turnaround.=我猜测那个项目需要一两周的开发时间。没想到一夜之间就搞定了。
Why don't you call Hayasaka-san? Let her know what's going on.=为什么不给早坂小姐打个电话?让她知道发生了什么事。
I let Sena make her phone call while I waited for Nanase. It takes a few minutes, but by the time Nanase reappears, Sena has just gotten off her call with Hayasaka.=我让星奏去打电话,而我则等待七濑。过了几分钟,当七濑重新出现时,星奏刚好结束了与早坂的通话。
Okay!=好的!
More than ever.=比以往任何时候都更甚。
Ready?=准备好了吗?
I let Nanase and Sena take the lead as we head back towards the cafe. I listen in on their little conversations, which mainly consist of Sena talking Nanase's ear off.=我让七濑和星奏走在前面,我们一起向咖啡店走去。我听着她们的小对话,主要是星奏在不停地对七濑说个不停。
Shall we?=我们走吧?
Nanase is still upset that she overslept, but I think Sena's just glad to have her coworker back. Gotta admit, so am I.=七濑仍然因为睡过头而感到懊恼,但我想星奏只是很高兴她的同事回来了。不得不承认,我也是。
We arrive back at the cafe and Nanase is met with hugs, smiles, and all manner of laughter. The whole day gets put on pause while Nanase is welcomed back.=我们回到咖啡店,七濑立刻被拥抱、微笑和各种笑声所包围。整个日子都因为欢迎七濑回来而暂停了。
I can tell the customers have no idea what's going on, but the unexpected commotion manages a smile to everyone's faces.=我能看出顾客们完全不知道发生了什么,但这意外的喧闹却让每个人的脸上都挂上了笑容。
It's the first time I get to see Nanase this flustered over something. Usually she's the one in control of things.=这是我第一次看到七濑因为什么事而如此慌乱。通常她才是掌控一切的那个人。
She's the one not taking any crap. But today, even Sena can't help herself with the situation.=她是那个不容忍任何废话的人。但今天,即使是星奏也无法控制自己面对这种情况的反应。
I'm really impressed, Nanase-kun.=我真的很impressed,七濑君。
You really took this whole website so seriously.=你真的把这个网站当回事了啊。
I was going to wait until a day off to do the coding honestly.=老实说,我本打算等到休息日再开始写代码的。
But Nanase-kun's cracking the whip.=但七濑君正在严厉管教。
A-Ayase-san!=啊-绫濑小姐!
Hayasaka makes a snapping motion with her wrist. She does her best to imitate the whip's crack and the others have a good laugh.=早坂用手腕做了个抽打的动作。她竭力模仿鞭子的爆裂声,其他人都开怀大笑。
H-Hey. What's that supposed to mean?=喂-喂。那是什么意思?
Nanase continues to be embarrassed by the whole situation. Of course the girls are going to take advantage of this.=七濑继续为整个情况感到尴尬。当然,女孩们会趁机捉弄她。
It's so rare to see their big sis all worked up like this. It's really cute.=看到她们的大姐姐这样激动实在太罕见了。真的很可爱。
I stay out of the whole discussion and make myself busy attending to the customers that I can. None of them really seem to mind, getting to watch the girls fuss over Nanase like that.=我避开了整个讨论,忙着招待我能招待的顾客。他们似乎都不介意,能够看到女孩们这样逗弄七濑。
I personally would've scheduled my time out with the project.=我本来会给这个项目安排好我的时间的。
But like always, you're quick on the draw Nanase-kun.=但像往常一样,你反应真快啊,七濑君。
H-Hayasaka-san.=啊-早坂小姐。
I was just really looking forward to it.=我只是真的很期待这件事。
That's all.=这就是全部了。
We all are.=我们都是如此。
And thanks to you, we don't have to wait much longer.=多亏了你,我们不用再等太久了。
Good. Things seem to be settling down. I worried for a brief moment that they'd pick on her a little too much.=很好。看起来情况平静下来了。我有那么一瞬间担心她们会过分取笑她。
The gentle ribbing is cute, but no need to upset her, especially after a long night.=这种轻松的玩笑很可爱,但没必要让她心烦,尤其是在经历了漫长的一夜之后。
hehe I'll get right on those scripts tonight.=嘿嘿我今晚就会开始准备那些脚本。
With a little luck, we'll have that baby up and running by tomorrow.=运气好的话,明天我们就能让那个宝贝运转起来了。
She said the specs were simple. So I'm sure she can meet Nanase-<i>sama's</i> strict deadline.=她说规格很简单。所以我相信她能够满足七濑<i>大人</i>的严格期限。
And I'll text Kotori-chan on my break.=我会在休息时间给小鸟联系的。
Alright girls.=好了女孩们。
I finally made my way over to them after having addressed as many customers as I could. It's been amusing, but it's time for work.=在尽可能招待了许多顾客之后,我终于走向了他们。虽然很有趣,但现在该工作了。
How about we get back to it?=我们回去继续吧?
What's wrong? Can't squeeze into the uniform?=怎么了?是不是塞不进制服里了?
I'm the last person you want to see in one of those outfits.=我是最不适合穿那种服装的人。
The customers are here for you, not me.=顾客们是来找你的,不是我。
r:"Whatever you say (.+?)-san."=随你怎么说,$1先生。
She laughs off my comment and heads into the back to get changed. The other girls go back to their stations and resume the workday.=她笑着不理会我的评论,走进后面去换衣服。其他女孩回到各自的岗位上继续工作。
It's too perfect a day for me to stay cramped up in my office. I end up dragging my laptop out and finding a booth to work in.=天气如此完美,我不想一直待在狭小的办公室里。最后我拎着笔记本电脑出门,找了个卡座开始工作。
I want to enjoy the sights and sounds of the girls moving through the cafe. After this morning's scare, I have a much greater appreciation for each of them.=我想要欣赏咖啡厅里女孩们走动的景象和声音。经历了今早的惊吓后,我对她们每一个人都有了更深的感激之情。
Watching Nanase serve her customers brings a smile to my face. She's happy here. I can see why the girls think of the cafe as their home.=看着七濑为顾客服务让我不禁微笑。她在这里很开心。我能理解为什么女孩们把咖啡店当作自己的家。
Even with only a couple hours of sleep, Nanase slides effortlessly between tables. Delivering orders, collecting payments, and making idle chit chat with the customers.=即使只睡了几个小时,七濑依然能够在桌子之间轻松穿梭,送餐、收款,还能与顾客闲聊几句。
They all work as hard as they can to keep this place alive.=她们都竭尽全力来维持这个地方的运营。
On my computer, I pull up our social media page and skim over the post from yesterday with our group shot.=我打开电脑,浏览我们的社交媒体页面,快速浏览了昨天发布的我们团队合照。
I poke around at some other smaller tasks, occasionally checking back on the post. Each time I look, the likes are up by several votes and replies slowly trickle in.=我处理着一些琐碎的小任务,时不时查看一下那篇帖子。每次查看,点赞数都增加了好几个,回复也在缓慢增加。
I type out a short post: "No one cares more than a Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe maid." and press "Send."=我打出一段简短的帖子:"没有人比Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe的女仆更用心。"然后按下"发送"键。
Eventually, we even get some responses from people who were present for Nanase's little reunion. Even the customers care.=最终,我们甚至收到了一些参加七濑小型重聚会的人的回应。就连顾客们也表示关心。
Don't know what happened, but Nanase-kun was welcomed back like royalty. Did I miss something?=不知道发生了什么,但七濑君被迎接回来就像对待皇室成员一样。我错过了什么吗?
It's hard not to laugh with responses such as those. It's not just the girls that see this place as home.=面对这样的回应很难不笑出声。不只是女孩们把这里当作家,我也是。
Everyday I'm not at the cafe, I feel like I'm missing something.=每天不在咖啡店的时候,我总觉得自己错过了什么。
The customers too, there's a certain kinship the cafe offers people when they enter. I'm lucky to be a part of this.=顾客们也是如此,这家咖啡厅为进门的人提供了一种特别的亲切感。能成为其中一份子,我感到很幸运。
The day comes to a close as the last customer leaves and Sena is already pulling down some of our promotional displays outside.=随着最后一位顾客离开,星奏已经开始收起门外的一些促销展示品,这一天就此结束了。
I catch Nanase cleaning up some tables and wander over to her. She still has that same smile that she had with the customers earlier.=我看到七濑正在清理一些桌子,便向她走去。她脸上依然挂着之前对顾客时的那种微笑。
I don't say anything as I pull out my phone. Before she realizes I'm there, I snap a photo of her. Only after the flash goes off, does she turn to look at me.=我一言不发地掏出手机。在她意识到我在这里之前,我拍了一张她的照片。只有在闪光灯亮起后,她才转过头看向我。
Social media.=社交媒体。
I answer her with a smile.=我微笑着回应她。
What was that for?=那是为了什么?
You're a weird one.=你真是个奇怪的家伙。
Taking pictures of girls without their permission.=未经女孩们允许偷拍照片。
Please Nanase-kun. Can I please take your picture for social media?=拜托了七濑君。我能给你拍张照片用于社交媒体吗?
Do whatever you want.=随你便吧。
She rolls her eyes and shakes her head.=她翻了个白眼,摇了摇头。
I catch a sideways glance from her before she returns to her work. I think she's had enough teasing for one day. Better not poke the bear any further.=我捕捉到她投来的一瞥,随后她便回到了工作中。我想她今天已经受够了被戏弄。最好不要再去惹这头
Thanks!=谢谢!
Retreating back to my computer, I let the girls finish up their duties while I post the picture to our social media.=我退回到电脑前,让女孩们完成她们的工作,同时我将照片发布到我们的社交媒体上。
I upload it with the title: "Our Hardest Worker" and hit the "Send" button.=我将它上传,标题为:"我们最勤奋的员工",然后点击"发送"按钮。
Leaning back, I watch as the likes and responses come trickling in. It's the perfect end to an eventual day.=我靠在椅背上,看着点赞和回复陆续涌入。这是忙碌一天的完美结束。
I'm in awe. Gone are the incriminating ads of yesterday and in their place, a beautifully laid out website with updated menus, information, and pictures.=我惊叹不已。昨日那些令人不快的广告已经不见踪影,取而代之的是一个布局精美的网站,更新了菜单、信息和图片。
Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable. Barely two days after speaking with the owner about revamping our website, and here it is, done.=难以置信。简直不敢相信。才跟店主谈过改版我们网站的事不到两天,现在就已经完成了。
It's certainly not an expensive looking website, but the minimalist design combined with the clever use of borders and backgrounds give the thing a premium feel.=这网站看起来并不昂贵,但极简主义设计结合巧妙运用的边框和背景,赋予了它一种高级感。
I spend some time playing with the website. Apparently Ayase stayed up late to get the scripts done.=我花了一些时间研究这个网站。显然,绫濑熬夜完成了这些脚本。
Not as late as Nanase, but the blonde definitely dragged her feet a bit walking in this morning.=虽然没有七濑那么晚,但这个金发女孩今早走路进来时确实拖拖拉拉的。
The end result though, really shows. One of the scripts she wrote added sprites, one for each of the girls working here, doing a simple dance animation whenever the page needed to load.=不过,最终效果确实令人惊艳。她编写的一个脚本添加了精灵图,为每个在这里工作的女孩都制作了一个,每当页面需要加载时,就会播放一个简单的舞蹈动画。
Those girls. This is amazing.=那些女孩。这真是太棒了。
Taking a look at the site's analytics, we've acquired dozens of followers and shares.=查看网站的分析数据,我们获得了数十个关注者和分享。
Our newsletter is gaining subscribers, and people are posting all over social media about our new online presence.=我们的新闻简报订阅者不断增加,人们在各个社交媒体上都在讨论我们的新网络形象。
To say I'm proud of the girls would be an understatement. This is above and beyond anything I ever could have expected from them.=说我为这些女孩感到自豪简直是轻描淡写。她们的表现远远超出了我所能期待的一切。
I'll need to think of something I can do to repay all this hard work.=我得想个办法来回报她们的辛勤付出。
Honestly, I could spend all day admiring this website and browsing through our social media. But there is work to be done.=老实说,我可以花一整天来欣赏这个网站和浏览我们的社交媒体。但是还有工作要做。
Checking the time, the cafe has only been open for two hours. I can hear guests roaming in and out, along with the occasional chatter.=查看时间,咖啡店才开业两小时。我能听到顾客们进进出出的声音,还有偶尔的交谈声。
A few more minutes pass, and the level of chatter has increased. Not by any small amount either. While muffled, I can clearly hear someone nearly shouting from the dining area.=又过了几分钟,交谈的声音明显增大了。而且不是小幅度的增加。虽然声音有些模糊,但我能清楚地听到餐厅区域有人几乎在大声喊叫。
Ayase and Sena are more than capable of handling themselves. Still, I make a note to check on them, just in case they'd need anything.=绫濑和星奏完全有能力照顾好自己。尽管如此,我还是记下来要去看看她们,以防她们需要什么帮助。
What the hell?=什么鬼?
With a sigh, I drag myself out of the office. <i>Hopefully not another belligerent customer.</i>=我叹了口气,拖着脚步走出办公室。<i>希望不是又一个蛮横无理的顾客。</i>
If I'm way back here, and I can hear that, then I can only imagine what the customers and the girls are going through.=如果我在这么远的地方都能听到那声音,那我只能想象顾客们和女孩们正在经历什么。
What I'm greeted with however, is not the crazy customer I'd expected. Instead, I see a beautifully cute crossdresser wearing a red maid uniform with white apron and frills.=然而,映入我眼帘的并不是我所预料的疯狂顾客。相反,我看到的是一位穿着红色女仆装、配白色围裙和花边的漂亮可爱的男扮女装者。
His red hair though. I'm amazed at how long he's grown it.=他的红发真的很引人注目。我很惊讶他把头发留得这么长。
Kazumi=和美
You did arm day at the gym again, didn't you?=你又在健身房做手臂训练了,是吧?
You bet. I have to balance my workout somehow.=当然了。我得以某种方式平衡我的锻炼。
I can't just hop on the treadmill all the time... Unlike some people I know.=我不能一直跑步机上跑个不停...不像我认识的某些人。
H-Hey! You know I'm not good at arm stuff.=喂-喂!你知道我不擅长手臂训练的。
I don't have the biceps you do.=我可没有你那样的二头肌。
Gyahaha You'll never get them either if you don't try.=呀哈哈,如果你不去尝试,你永远也得不到它们。
The two are so absorbed in their conversation that they don't even realize how loud they're being.=两人如此沉浸在交谈中,甚至没有意识到自己说话的声音有多大。
So is that why you're here, Kazumi-san?=所以这就是你来这里的原因吗,和美先生?
To admire my physique?=是来欣赏我的体格的吗?
Ayase takes a moment to flex her muscles. It's impressive. I've never believed that much in exercise. Well, more accurately, I believe in exercise; I just don't do it.=绫濑停下来秀了秀她的肌肉。真是令人印象深刻。我从来没有那么相信运动的价值。好吧,更准确地说,我相信运动的好处;我只是不去做而已。
I don't mind the chit chat between the maid and the... well maid I guess in this case. But Ayase especially should know to keep the volume down.=我不介意女仆和...好吧这种情况下应该也是女仆之间的闲聊。但是绫濑尤其应该知道要保持安静。
But seeing Ayase suddenly motivates me to want to sign up for a gym membership.=但看到绫濑突然激励了我想去办一张健身房会员卡。
Nah. I'll get plenty of that when we work out.=不了。我们一起锻炼的时候会有很多机会的。
I actually stopped because I just finished up with a competition.=实际上我停下来是因为我刚刚结束了一场比赛。
Third place!=第三名!
Gyaha! Way to go Kazumi!=呀哈!干得好和美!
Martial arts?=武术?
It was actually cute watching Ayase and Kazumi go back and forth. They were close friends, I could tell. The customers don't appear to mind either.=看着绫濑和和美来回互动其实很可爱。我能看出她们是亲密的朋友。顾客们似乎也不介意。
Ayase-san. Really now.=绫濑小姐。说真的。
Maybe if you didn't skip arm day, you'd have taken first.=也许如果你没有跳过手臂训练日,你就能拿第一了。
Some even sound interested in the conversation. Still, I don't want things getting too out of hand.=有些人甚至对这场对话表现出了兴趣。不过,我不想让事情变得太失控。
Got your work cut out for you, I see.=看来你有不少工作要做啊。
This is my friend, Kazumi-san.=这是我的朋友,和美小姐。
r:"Ah, (.+?)-san."=啊,$1先生。
I see that. And it sounds like you two work out together.=我明白了。听起来你们两个一起锻炼啊。
We do! We're always going to the gym for a workout, or the pool for swimming.=我们确实有!我们经常去健身房锻炼,或者去游泳池游泳。
You should see Ayase-san in a swimsuit. It's hella cute!=你应该看看绫濑小姐穿泳装的样子。超级可爱的!
Especially when we were at the beach and...=尤其是当我们在海滩的时候...
Ayase quickly places a hand over Kazumi's mouth, stopping the boy from finishing his sentence.=绫濑迅速地用手捂住和美的嘴,阻止这个男孩说完他的句子。
I can't help but laugh. Energetic doesn't even begin to describe Kazumi. And he's got a bit of bite to go with that bark it seems.=我忍不住笑了出来。活力四射这个词都不足以形容和美。而且看起来他不仅能说,还能做。
K-Kazumi!=和-和美!
Ayase's face turned bright red at the beach comment, and now I can't get the image out of my head. Part of me wants to ask for details, but the other part knows better.=绫濑的脸因为那个海滩的评论变得通红,现在我脑海中挥之不去那个画面。我一部分想问详情,但另一部分知道最好不要这么做。
Besides, I'm sure our customers will be badgering Ayase enough about what they're overhearing.=况且,我确信我们的顾客已经够烦着绫濑询问他们刚才听到的事情了。
I'm glad that Ayase-san has someone like you.=我很高兴绫濑小姐有你这样的人。
Hehe sounds like you two are really close.=呵呵,听起来你们两个关系真的很亲密。
Just try not to disturb the other customers here.=尽量不要打扰这里的其他顾客。
I give a nod to the other tables where customers are sitting, looking over at them. Picking up on the situation, Kazumi's smile suddenly drops.=我朝着其他坐着顾客的桌子点点头,看向他们。察觉到这个情况,和美的笑容突然消失了。
I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be loud.=对-对不起。我不是故意大声说话的。
Try to keep it down=请尽量小声一点
It's okay. No worries=没关系,别担心
She said the specs were simple. So I'm sure she can meet Nanase-sama's strict deadline.=她说规格很简单。所以我相信她能满足七濑大人的严格期限。
With a sigh, I drag myself out of the office. Hopefully not another belligerent customer.=我叹了口气,拖着脚步走出办公室。希望不是又一个难缠的顾客。
Scene 10 - Cafe Interior=场景 10 - 咖啡厅内部
It's alright. Just keep the volume down.=没关系。只是请保持安静。
We don't want to bother the other customers here.=我们不想打扰这里的其他顾客。
Kazumi hangs his head, disappointed. <i>Shoot!</i> I didn't expect to upset the boy.=和美垂下头,显得很失望。<i>糟糕!</i>我没想到会让这个男孩难过。
He'd just gotten a little loud, and now he sat moping at his table. I turn to Ayase, but the blonde just shrugs her shoulders.=他刚才只是有点吵,现在正闷闷不乐地坐在桌边。我转向绫濑,但这个金发女孩只是耸了耸肩。
Figuring it best to apologize, I soften my tone.=我认为最好道歉,于是软化了语气。
We just need to be mindful of others here. That's all.=我们只需要顾及这里的其他人。仅此而已。
Kazumi nods his head. He still looks a little down, so I change the subject.=和美点了点头。他看起来仍有些沮丧,所以我换了个话题。
You and Ayase must be pretty good friends. How'd you two meet?=你和绫濑一定是很好的朋友。你们两个是怎么认识的?
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.=对不起。我不是故意让你难过的。
The question instantly springs a smile across the boy's face. He's glad to be rid of the trouble, and excitedly talks about Ayase.=这个问题立刻让男孩的脸上绽放出笑容。他很高兴摆脱了麻烦,兴奋地谈论起绫濑。
I met him here.=我是在这里遇见他的。
I stopped after practice one time and Ayase-san waited on me.=有一次我练习结束后,绫濑小姐等了我。
Kazumi-san was just as energetic back then.=和美先生那时候也是一样精力充沛。
He started coming in a lot. We kind of just started hanging out.=他开始经常来这里。我们就这样慢慢开始一起玩了。
You were pretty new then, weren't you?=那时候你还是个新人,不是吗?
Yep! Just started.=是的!刚开始。
It sounded like such a sweet way to meet a new friend. I'm sure Ayase must've stressed enough as it was with his then new job.=这听起来真是一种甜蜜的结交新朋友的方式。我敢肯定绫濑当时在他的新工作上已经够紧张的了。
So to meet someone like Kazumi and really hit it off, I'm sure it meant the world to them both.=所以能遇到像和美这样的人并相处得如此融洽,我相信这对他们两个人来说都意义非凡。
Well, I won't bother you two any longer.=好吧,我不再打扰你们两个了。
I decide not to intrude upon their conversation any further. Ayase even gives me a salute as I turn to head back to my office.=我决定不再打扰他们的谈话。当我转身准备回办公室时,绫濑甚至向我敬了个礼。
Umm excuse me!=呃,打扰一下!
Kazumi calls after me before I can get even a foot away. I turn, and find the boy fumbling around with his hands.=我还没走出一步远,和美就在我身后喊住了我。我转过身,发现那男孩正手足无措地摆弄着自己的双手。
Did you need something?=你需要什么吗?
Yes. I'm the manager here.=是的。我是这里的经理。
I look to Ayase who gives me a wink. He was expecting this, whatever this is.=我看向绫濑,他朝我眨了眨眼。不管即将发生什么事,他似乎都已经预料到了。
You're the manager here, right?=你是这里的经理,对吧?
Um... Do you think I'd ever be able to work here?=呃...你觉得我有可能在这里工作吗?
Just remember Ayase-san, there's other customers here too.=别忘了,绫濑先生,这里还有其他顾客呢。
So that's what he was nervous about. Just seeing Kazumi with Ayase, I should've expected this kind of question.=原来这就是他紧张的原因。仅仅是看到和美和绫濑在一起,我就应该预料到这种问题。
As a maid?=当女仆?
Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if seeing Ayase in the maid outfit is what got Kazumi interested in crossdressing. The two seem to feed off each other's energy.=老实说,我一点也不惊讶看到女仆装扮的绫濑正是让和美对变装产生兴趣的原因。这两个人似乎能相互激发彼此的活力。
Kazumi-san. If I didn't know any better, I would've guessed you already worked here.=和美先生,如果我不是已经知道实情的话,我会以为你已经在这里工作了。
You fit right in.=你简直就是天生属于这里的。
You really think so?=你真的这么认为吗?
I can't wait!=我等不及了!
I'll work extra hard so I don't let you down.=我会更加努力,绝不会让你失望的。
Hehe... Take it easy. You're not hired yet.=嘿嘿...冷静点。你还没被录用呢。
Oh I will be. I've got Ayase-san as a reference after all.=哦我一定会的。毕竟我有绫濑小姐做推荐人。
I have a good laugh over Kazumi's enthusiasm. From his dress alone, he definitely has what it takes to be a maid here. It makes me wonder if this is how the other girls started as well.=我被和美的热情逗乐了。单从他的着装来看,他绝对有成为这里女仆的潜质。这让我不禁想知道,其他女孩们最初是否也是这样开始的。
I decided to leave the conversation at that. I'm only adding to the energy if I hang around any longer.=我决定到此为止结束对话。如果再待下去只会让气氛更加高涨。
So I excuse myself and head back to the kitchen to check on Sena. She's busy with the ovens, and baking up some fresh cakes to put out for the customers.=于是我告辞回到厨房查看星奏的情况。她正忙着操作烤箱,为顾客烘焙一些新鲜的蛋糕。
She sees me and welcomes me with one of her signature smiles.=她看见我,用她标志性的微笑之一欢迎我。
He's quite the character, isn't he?=他是个相当有个性的人,不是吗?
r:"(.+?)-san. I hear you've met Kazumi-san."=$1先生。听说你已经见过和美了。
I laugh. There's the understatement of the day.=我笑了起来。这绝对是今天最轻描淡写的说法了。
You can say that again.=你说得太对了。
He's very friendly though. Easy to get along with.=不过他很友善。很容易相处。
He is very sweet.=他非常温柔。
Kazumi-san is always stopping to see Ayase-san. They get along great together.=和美先生总是会来看绫濑小姐。他们相处得非常融洽。
He said he wants to work here.=他说他想在这里工作。
Then he asked you about it?=然后他问起你这件事了?
The cafe has been on his mind for some time.=咖啡店在他心里已经萦绕了一段时间。
We're not hiring right now. But I hope he'll still be around when we are.=我们现在没有招聘计划。但我希望当我们招人时,他还会在附近。
Sena nods as she pulls out a freshly baked cake from the oven. She sets it aside to cool, while frosting another.=瑞娜点点头,从烤箱中取出一个刚烤好的蛋糕。她把它放在一旁冷却,同时给另一个蛋糕涂抹着糖霜。
I watch her for a bit longer, and realizing I'll be in her way if I linger any further, I step back out into the cafe.=我又看了她一会儿,意识到如果继续逗留会妨碍她工作,于是我退回到咖啡厅里。
I can tell.=我看得出来。
Kazumi appears to have taken off as Ayase is making a round with the customers. And I don't see Kazumi's signature hair bouncing around anywhere.=和美似乎已经离开了,而绫濑正在招待顾客。我也没有在任何地方看到和美那标志性的头发在晃动。
I think for a moment what it will be like if we do eventually hire him. What a lively place the cafe will be.=我思考了一下如果我们最终雇佣了他会是什么样子。咖啡店将会变得多么热闹啊。
With the likes of Nanase and the others though, Kazumi will surely have his work cut out for him.=不过有像七濑这样的人在,和美肯定会有一番苦战。
The rest of the day passes without issue. After the morning's commotion, both Sena and Ayase are in much better spirits.=一天剩下的时间平静无事。在早晨的骚动之后,瑞娜和绫濑的情绪都好多了。
Having Kazumi around, even for a short while, put a skip into everyone's step, even mine.=和美的短暂在场,给每个人的脚步都增添了活力,甚至包括我自己。
The positive atmosphere this week is the complete opposite of what we dealt with last week. It's almost as if things are back to normal around here.=这周的积极氛围与我们上周经历的情况完全相反。这里几乎一切都恢复了正常。
I'm very thankful for this change in pace, and hope it will continue.=我非常感谢这种节奏上的转变,希望它能够持续下去。
As the day starts coming to a close, I get to helping out with the closing duties.=随着一天即将结束,我开始帮忙做关店前的准备工作。
After the last customer leaves, I go ahead and begin wiping down tables so that Sena and Ayase can focus on the kitchen and carrying in the promotional material.=在最后一位顾客离开后,我便开始擦拭桌子,这样瑞娜和绫濑就能专注于厨房工作和搬运宣传材料。
As we finish up with the duties, I put away the janitorial supplies and step back into my office to gather my things.=当我们完成了收尾工作后,我把清洁用品收好,然后回到我的办公室收拾我的东西。
It's been a busy day, but a good one. Perhaps I should thank the girls.=今天很忙,但过得很充实。也许我应该感谢女孩们。
Go Home=回家
Instantly, I think of Sena. Of the four girls, she's the most polite and sincere of the group.=我立刻想到了瑞娜。在四个女孩中,她是最有礼貌也最真诚的一个。
Kazumi hangs his head, disappointed. Shoot! I didn't expect to upset the boy.=和美垂下头,显得很失望。糟糕!我没想到会让这个男孩难过。
I remember how upset she'd been when she admitted being unable to help with our website project. Heartbroken. She couldn't help, and felt useless.=我记得当她承认无法帮助我们的网站项目时有多难过。心都碎了。她帮不上忙,感到自己毫无用处。
Of course, l know better than to think of Sena as useless. She's the sweet, girl-next-door type of person that everyone can get along with.=当然,我很清楚瑞娜并非无用之人。她就是那种甜美的邻家女孩类型,能与所有人和睦相处。
    <color\=#ffffff88>It's okay. No worries</color>\r\n    <b>Try to keep it down</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>没关系,别担心</color>    <b>请尽量小声一点</b>
I hear the sound of a door closing from outside my office. <i>Shoot!</i> I hope I didn't miss my chance.=我听到办公室外传来关门的声音。<i>糟糕!</i>希望我没有错过机会。
It's only fitting that I give her some recognition.=我理应给她一些认可。
Scrambling out of my chair, I hurry out of my office and find Ayase standing in the hall.=我手忙脚乱地从椅子上站起来,匆忙走出办公室,发现绫濑正站在走廊里。
r:"(.+?)-san. What's up?"=$1先生。怎么了?
Are you heading out?=你要出去吗?
Oh. It's you Ayase-san.=哦。是你啊,绫濑小姐。
No. She's still changing.=不。她还在换衣服。
Yep. Did you need something?=是的。你需要什么吗?
You need her for something?=你需要她帮什么忙吗?
Not a date, is it?=不是约会,对吧?
Yeah, but it's nothing big.=是啊,但没什么大不了的。
My face flushes for a moment, and ignites laughter from the blonde.=我的脸一瞬间涨红了,引来了那个金发女孩的笑声。
N-No. It's nothing like that at all.=不-不是。完全不是那样的。
I just wanted to thank her for all her hard work.=我只是想感谢她的辛勤工作。
I'll get out of your hair. See ya.=我不打扰你了。回头见。
Without another word, Ayase heads for the door and walks out. I'd say I'm relieved she's gone, but now I'm even more nervous.=没再多说什么,绫濑朝着门口走去离开了。我本想说终于松了口气,但现在我反而更加紧张了。
r:"Gyahaha Keep telling yourself that (.+?)-san."=呵呵呵 继续自欺欺人吧,$1先生。
Why'd she have to plant such an idea into my head? I try to calm myself down as I head out into the cafe and drop myself at a table.=她为什么要在我脑海里种下这样的想法?我试着让自己冷静下来,走出去来到咖啡店,然后在一张桌子旁坐下。
No. Did Sena-kun leave yet?=不。星奏君已经离开了吗?
As I wait, I glance around the place, enjoying the quiet atmosphere. It's peaceful, as always.=我等待的时候环顾四周,享受着这里安静的氛围。一如既往地宁静祥和。
My ears perk up when I hear a door in the back closing and Sena soon steps out into the cafe. She stops when she sees me, a little surprised.=当我听到后面的门关上的声音时,我的耳朵竖了起来,很快星奏走进了咖啡店。当她看到我时停下了脚步,显得有些惊讶。
Between Kazumi's ruckus and the general busyness of the day, I feel accomplished. A day's work well done.=在和美制造的喧闹和这一天的普遍忙碌之间,我感到很有成就感。一天的工作完成得很好。
r:"(.+?)-san. I thought I heard someone out here."=$1先生。我想我听到有人在外面。
Is everything alright?=一切都还好吗?
Of course. Everything's fine.=当然。一切都很好。
Did you have a few minutes, Sena-kun? Or did you need to get going?=你有几分钟时间吗,星奏君?还是你需要离开了?
No. I'm in no hurry.=不。我不着急。
Sena steps over to my table and sits herself down. With how she presents herself, the situation feels quite formal. It's almost like I'm conducting an interview.=星奏走到我的桌前坐了下来。她的举止让这个场景显得非常正式。这感觉几乎像是我在进行一场面试。
What did you need?=你需要什么?
Mainly, I wanted to thank you for all the hard work you've been putting in lately. It means a lot to me. And I appreciate it.=主要是,我想感谢你最近付出的所有辛勤工作。这对我来说意义重大。我真的很感激。
The maid beams me a smile, and for some reason, I can't help but blush.=女仆朝我露出灿烂的笑容,不知为何,我忍不住脸红了。
r:"Thank you (.+?)-san. I think everyone is working hard because of how good a job you're doing."=谢谢你,$1先生。我想大家都很努力工作,是因为你做得很出色。
Thanks. I don't know if I'm doing that good of a job though.=谢谢。不过我不知道自己做得有那么好。
You started out rough. And if I may, you're far from perfect.=你一开始表现得很粗糙。如果允许我直言的话,你离完美还差得远。
r:"But I think everyone sees how hard you try, (.+?)-san."=但我认为大家都看到了你的努力,$1先生。
I'm glad to have such hard workers like yourself. It means a lot to me.=我很高兴有像你这样勤奋的员工。这对我来说意义重大。
It certainly wasn't my intention to get cheered up by Sena. I wasn't even feeling particularly down.=我本来也没打算让星奏来安慰我。我甚至都没有特别沮丧。
Somehow, she flipped this conversation on its head and is now the one doing the praising.=不知怎的,她把这次谈话彻底颠倒过来,现在反而是她在夸奖我了。
I'm just lucky you're here.=我真幸运你在这里。
A calm silence falls upon us. The politeness of our conversation has driven us both into silence. If I try to thank her, she'll just flip it on me.=一阵平静的沉默笼罩了我们。我们对话中的礼貌让我们双双陷入了沉默。如果我试图感谢她,她肯定又会把话题转回到我身上。
If she tries to thank me, I'll do the same to her. It's a strange stalemate, one I've never encountered before.=如果她试图感谢我,我就会以同样的方式回应她。这是一种奇怪的僵局,我从未遇到过这种情况。
I'm just about to speak, to prevent the silence from becoming awkward, when Sena beats me to the punch.=我正准备开口,以防沉默变得尴尬,但星奏抢先一步说话了。
How are you liking it here so far?=到目前为止你觉得这里怎么样?
Oh. I guess I have.=哦。我想我确实是这样。
You've been the manager for some time now.=你当经理已经有一段时间了。
Hmm. I've gotten used to it. I'll admit I wasn't sure what I was getting into when I started.=嗯。我已经习惯了。老实说,刚开始的时候我并不确定自己会面对什么。
But after some bumps, I think I've finally started to settle in a bit more.=但经历了一些波折后,我想我终于开始逐渐适应了。
I'm glad to hear that. I was afraid you might leave us, like the last manager.=我很高兴听到这个。我担心你会像上一任经理那样离开我们。
That's right. I'm not the first one to run this place. I wonder how many managers the cafe has seen in recent months.=没错。我不是第一个经营这家店的人。我想知道这家咖啡店最近几个月换了多少位经理。
It almost sounds like this place has had a revolving door of managers. With an owner like ours though, I don't blame people.=听起来这地方的经理像是在旋转门一样不断更换。不过有这样的店主,我也不怪那些人。
But don't worry, I'm not going anywhere.=但别担心,我哪儿也不会去。
It hasn't been easy. Some definite rough spots.=这并不容易。确实有些艰难的时刻。
That's a relief. This place has seen several managers since I started.=那就太好了。自从我开始在这里工作以来,这地方已经换了好几任经理了。
I'd hate to see you leave. You're doing a good job here.=我不希望看到你离开。你在这里工作做得很好。
...And you're cute.=...而且你很可爱。
I smile, about to thank her again when my brain catches up. Wait. <i>What did she say?</i>=我微笑着,正要再次感谢她时,我的大脑突然反应过来。等等。<i>她刚才说了什么?</i>
I barely register what's happening when Sena suddenly gets up from her seat.=当星奏突然从座位上站起来时,我几乎没反应过来发生了什么。
How about I make us some food?=要不我给我们做点吃的吧?
We might as well eat if we're going to stay this late.=既然要待到这么晚,我们不妨吃点东西。
Y-Yeah. Food sounds great.=是-是的。食物听起来不错。
Sena giggles at my less than intelligent response. She takes it in stride though, excusing herself to the kitchen.=星奏对我不太机智的回应咯咯地笑了起来。不过她并没有在意,随后便起身去了厨房。
Her sudden remark continued to stir around my head. <i>Did she just call me cute?</i>=她突然的话语在我脑海中挥之不去。<i>她刚才是不是说我很可爱?</i>
Sena's usually not one to tease, so was she serious? I try not to think about it too hard. It could just be Sena trying to be polite. <i>That's pretty damn polite though.</i>=星奏平常不是会开玩笑的类型,所以她是认真的吗?我尽量不要想太多。可能只是星奏在尝试礼貌而已。<i>不过这也太礼貌了吧。</i>
It doesn't take long for a sweet aroma to leak out of the kitchen and catch my attention. Whatever she's cooking in there, it smells delicious.=没过多久,一股甜美的香气从厨房飘出,吸引了我的注意力。无论她在里面做什么,闻起来都非常美味。
After a little while, she returns to the table with two bowls of beef teriyaki. My mouth waters at the sight of the dish.=过了一会儿,她端着两碗牛肉照烧回到桌前。看到这道菜,我不禁垂涎三尺。
I know all the girls are talented with cooking, but this is the first real meal that's been prepared for me here.=我知道所有的女孩都很擅长烹饪,但这是我在这里第一次有人为我准备的正式餐点。
Don't worry. The dishes are already soaking.=别担心。碗已经在泡着了。
I'll wash them later.=我待会儿再洗。
She brings out two bountiful bowls of food, and she's worried about the dishes? I have to stop myself from laughing. It's too sweet.=她端出两大碗丰盛的食物,却还在担心碗碟?我不得不忍住笑。这实在是太贴心了。
Thank you for the food.=谢谢款待。
Sena smiles and we both dig in.=星奏微笑着,我们两人便开始享用起来。
As I eat, I can't help but glance over at Sena. Even in her casual clothing, she's done up like a doll.=我一边吃着,一边忍不住瞥了星奏一眼。即使穿着休闲服装,她也打扮得像个洋娃娃一样精致。
I know she does some modeling, but to see her so accustomed to women's clothing, it's like she was raised a girl her whole life.=我知道她有做一些模特工作,但看到她如此习惯于女性服装,就好像她从小就是作为女孩被抚养长大的一样。
Sena-kun.=星奏君。
Yes?=是吗?
Don't take this the wrong way, but, how long have you worn dresses?=别误会我的意思,但是,你穿裙子有多久了?
Do you like it?=你喜欢它吗?
Again, I'm caught off guard by the question.=我再一次被这个问题打了个措手不及。
How could I not like such an outfit? I'm certain that Sena could pull off anything with how she looks.=这样的装扮我怎么会不喜欢呢?以星奏的容貌,我确信她穿什么都能驾驭得很好。
I do. I think you look amazing in it.=我喜欢。我觉得你穿着它看起来很迷人。
The dress really suits you.=这条裙子真的很适合你。
Sena smiles, clearly happy with my response. She takes another bite from her food and then wipes her lips.=星奏微笑着,显然对我的回答很满意。她又吃了一口食物,然后擦了擦嘴唇。
Thank you so much. It's one of my favorites.=非常感谢你。这是我最喜欢的之一。
I bought it for a photo shoot I did last year.=我是为了去年的一次摄影拍摄买的。
I can see why. She looks so elegant in the dress. Even in her maid uniform, there's a certain air about her that just isn't present with the other girls.=我能理解为什么。她穿着那条裙子看起来如此优雅。即使是在女仆制服中,她身上也有一种其他女孩所没有的特殊气质。
Maybe it's because Sena is a model. She's a "professional."=也许是因为星奏是一名模特。她是个"专业人士"
How long have you been modeling?=你做模特多久了?
Hmm, roughly eight years.=嗯,大约八年了。
I was scouted by a talent agency when I was in junior high.=我在初中的时候被一家星探公司发掘了。
That long ago?=这么久了吗?
Sena nods her head as she continues speaking. I'm so enthralled in her story, I just sit there, eating her delicious food and listening.=星奏一边说着一边点头。我完全被她的故事吸引住了,就这样坐在那里,一边品尝着她做的美味食物,一边专心聆听。
I think I was in an old denim dress at the time.=我记得当时我穿着一条旧牛仔裙。
It was the weekend, so I had wanted something more casual and comfortable while I was out.=因为是周末,所以我想在外出时穿得更加休闲舒适一些。
Hehe They were quite surprised when they learned I was a boy.=嘿嘿 当他们发现我是个男孩时,他们都相当惊讶。
Sena can't help but chuckle as she tells her story, reminiscing about her younger years. I'm in awe of how long she's been modeling.=星奏在讲述自己的故事时忍不住轻笑起来,回忆着她年轻时的岁月。我对她模特生涯如此之长感到惊叹。
Even more so with how long she's been crossdressing. I would have thought at such an age, she'd have worn boy clothes.=更让我惊讶的是她女装的时间如此之长。我本以为在那样的年龄,她会穿男孩的衣服。
That's a long time to be modeling. And crossdressing.=做模特和女装这么长时间啊。
I've always crossdressed. For as long as I can remember.=我一直都在女装。从我有记忆开始就是如此。
Everyone thought I'd be a girl when I was born, so they gave my mom girl clothes.=我出生时大家都以为我会是个女孩,所以他们给我妈妈准备了女孩的衣服。
When I arrived though, mom thought I looked so cute in the clothes, she just kept dressing me as a girl.=但当我到了那里之后,妈妈觉得我穿着那些衣服很可爱,她就一直给我打扮成女孩。
And you were never curious about boys' clothes? Or even pants?=你从来没有好奇过男孩的衣服吗?或者甚至是裤子?
Sena thinks for a moment, really pondering her answer to my question. After a few moments, she shakes her head.=星奏思考了一会儿,认真地琢磨着我问题的答案。几秒钟后,她摇了摇头。
No. Boy's clothes were never designed to be cute.=不。男孩的衣服从来就不是为了可爱而设计的。
I never took interest.=我从未有过兴趣。
And the only time I've worn pants... is during a shoot a few years back. I didn't really like them.=而我唯一穿过裤子的时候...是几年前的一次拍摄。我并不是很喜欢它们。
Hehe... Makes sense if you're used to skirts and dresses.=嘿嘿...如果你习惯了穿裙子和连衣裙的话,这是很合理的。
I'd probably think skirts are too breezy cause all I wear are pants.=我可能会觉得裙子太凉快了,因为我一直只穿裤子。
Sena lets out a good, hearty laugh when I make that comment. It's heartwarming to see her enjoy herself this much. I stare for a moment before finishing off my meal.=星奏听到我的评论后发出了一阵爽朗的笑声。看到她如此享受自己的时光真是令人感到温暖。我凝视了片刻,然后吃完了我的饭菜。
This was delicious by the way. You're an amazing cook.=顺便说一句,这真是太美味了。你的厨艺太棒了。
Thank you. It's one of my favorites.=谢谢你。这是我最喜欢的之一。
I can't do some of the intricate frosting work that Hayasaka-san can. But I've always enjoyed cooking meals like this.=我做不到早坂小姐那样精细的糖霜装饰工作。但我一直很享受做这样的饭菜。
Once Sena finishes, she collects both our plates and heads back to the kitchen.=星奏吃完后,她收集了我们两人的盘子并返回厨房。
You're welcome.=不客气。
It shows. Thank you very much.=看得出来。非常感谢你。
No. I'll only be a moment.=不。我只需要一会儿。
It's only when Sena disappears into the kitchen that I realize how late it's gotten. Time has flown by so quickly, that the sun has long since set under the horizon.=直到星奏消失在厨房里,我才意识到时间已经这么晚了。时间过得如此之快,太阳早已落到了地平线以下。
Would you like some help?=需要帮助吗?
I could almost get used to this. Not staying this late at the cafe, but spending time with Sena.=我几乎可以习惯这样了。不是指在咖啡店待到这么晚,而是和星奏一起度过时光。
Things are just so calm and peaceful when I'm with her. I can't help but think that without her, the cafe would devolve into chaos.=和她在一起的时候,一切都是如此宁静祥和。我不禁想到,如果没有她的话,这家咖啡店恐怕会陷入混乱。
Nanase, Hayasaka, and Ayase, while wonderful girls, have more "loud" personalities. Sena is the calming wind to the storms that those three sometimes produce.=虽然七濑、早坂和绫濑都是很棒的女孩,但她们的性格更加"活泼外向"。星奏则是那股能平息这三人有时掀起的风暴的宁静之风。
Sena returns from the kitchen and I stand up to greet her.=星奏从厨房回来了,我站起身迎接她。
I owe you for this.=这次我欠你一次人情。
No you don't. Being with you was more than enough for me.=不,你不是。和你在一起对我来说已经足够了。
Thank you Sena-kun.=谢谢你,星奏君。
I try to think of a response, but come up with nothing. Sena really does have a talent for knowing exactly what to say.=我试着想出回应,但什么也想不出来。星奏确实有着知道该说什么的天赋。
Everything is taken care of.=一切都已经处理好了。
It's late.=已经很晚了。
That's the best I come up with. Sena checks the clock and nods.=这是我能想到的最好的办法了。星奏看了看时钟,点了点头。
It is. I should be going.=确实很晚了。我该走了。
I should too. Morning comes early.=我也该走了。明天一早就要起来。
Have a good night Sena-kun.=晚安,星奏君。
I wave off Sena as she exits the cafe, and then I flop back into a chair. It's almost too good to be true.=我向走出咖啡店的星奏挥手告别,然后重重地瘫坐在椅子上。这一切好得几乎让人难以相信。
How was it that I had this kind of a day with Sena? I hope there are many more to come.=我怎么会和星奏有这样的一天呢?希望未来还能有更多这样的日子。
I sit back for a few moments, reliving our conversation and how she carried herself. It's almost a struggle to get up and perform my final check of the cafe.=我坐回来片刻,回忆着我们的对话和她的举止。要起身去进行咖啡店的最后检查几乎成了一种挣扎。
All I can think about is Sena. Hearing how long she's been modeling, I'm curious to look into more of her work.=我满脑子都是星奏。听说她当模特已经有很长时间了,我很好奇想去了解更多她的作品。
I can't imagine Sena looking anything but beautiful in whatever outfit they dress her up in.=我无法想象星奏穿上任何衣服会不美丽的样子。
When I finally finish shutting off the lights and ensuring everything is locked up, I step out of the cafe and into the cool, night air.=当我终于关掉所有灯光并确保一切都锁好后,我走出咖啡店,迎接凉爽的夜晚空气。
Wandering home through the crowds, I go to my bed, and to another day.=穿过人群漫步回家,我回到床上,迎接新的一天。
Morning comes fast, sometimes faster than one would like. I found myself staying up late making custom placemats from templates I'd found online.=清晨总是来得很快,有时候比人们希望的还要快。我发现自己熬夜到很晚,用从网上找到的模板制作自定义餐垫。
Nothing too special, just basic paper printouts really. Supposedly they can help newer customers get acquainted with the cafe's culture and employees.=没什么特别的,只是基本的纸质打印品而已。据说这些能帮助新顾客了解咖啡店的文化和员工。
It's nothing fancy. I basically copied some stuff from our site and then stamped on a generated crossword and some questions for the hell of it.=没什么特别的。我基本上是从我们的网站上复制了一些内容,然后随便加上了一个生成的填字游戏和一些问题。
My wake-up routine passes in a blur, and I'm soon at the table, eating a bowl of rice for breakfast. It's a calm read through the newspaper while I eat.=我的起床程序在一片模糊中度过,不久我就坐在桌前,吃着一碗米饭当早餐。边吃边平静地阅读报纸。
Politicians this, weather that. Someone got hit with a baseball bat. Okay, maybe the news isn't the thing I should be focusing on right now.=政客如何如何,天气怎么怎么。有人被棒球棒打了。好吧,也许现在我不该把注意力放在新闻上。
It's another Hayasaka and Nanase day. That's why I'm distracted, and why I'm feeling a bit off. Last week, we had an abysmal time in the cafe together.=又是一个和早坂还有七濑在一起的日子。这就是为什么我心不在焉,感觉有点不对劲。上周,我们在咖啡店一起度过了一段糟糕的时光。
Made worse by my attitude, I really "screwed the pooch" on that one, as they say.=更糟的是,我的态度让事情雪上加霜,正如人们常说,我真是"彻底搞砸了"。
A lot has happened since though. We've revamped our online presence, and all the girls were far more upbeat this past weekend.=不过之后发生了很多事。我们重新改造了我们的线上形象,而且所有女孩在上周末都表现得更加活跃。
Even yesterday, Ayase and Sena enjoyed their shift together and everyone had some good laughs.=就连昨天,绫濑和星奏也一起享受了她们的工作班次,大家都开怀大笑。
Still, it's impossible not to be nervous knowing that I'll be alone with Nanase and Hayasaka again.=尽管如此,想到我又要单独和七濑还有早坂在一起,我还是不可避免地感到紧张。
I need a game plan for the day.=我需要为今天制定一个计划。
My walk to the cafe is uneventful, and before I know it, I'm at the cafe's doors, letting myself inside.=我前往咖啡店的路上平淡无奇,不知不觉间,我已经站在咖啡店门口,让自己走了进去。
The best thing I can do for now is focus on the day ahead. Bringing up last week is a distraction that no one needs.=我现在能做的最好的事就是专注于今天的工作。提起上周的事只会分散注意力,没人需要那样。
Hayasaka is the first one to arrive. She brushes a hand through her lilac hair as she enters. I can sense the tension emanating from her when she brushes past me.=早坂是第一个到达的。她进来时用手轻抚了一下自己的淡紫色头发。当她从我身边走过时,我能感觉到她散发出的紧张情绪。
Her expression changes, like she hadn't even realized I was there.=她的表情变了,就好像她之前甚至没有意识到我在那里。
Sorry. I didn't really see you.=抱歉。我刚才没看到你。
r:"Oh. Morning (.+?)-san."=哦。早上好,$1先生。
Her mind is somewhere else. I need to tread the waters carefully here.=她的心思明显在别处。我需要在这里小心试探。
Try not to bump into people=尽量不要撞到别人
No big deal=没什么大不了的
Good morning Hayasaka-san.=早上好,早坂小姐。
Sena's usually not one to tease, so was she serious? I try not to think about it too hard. It could just be Sena trying to be polite. That's pretty damn polite though.=星奏通常不是会逗人的类型,所以她是认真的吗?我尽量不去想太多。也许只是星奏在尝试礼貌待人。不过这也太礼貌了吧。
Her sudden remark continued to stir around my head. Did she just call me cute?=她突然的那句话继续在我脑海中盘旋。她刚才是称我可爱吗?
It's okay. But try not to bump into people.=没关系。但尽量不要撞到别人。
I'm not stupid you know.=我又不是笨蛋,你知道的。
Yeah. I know.=是的。我知道。
Alright, not the best start to the day. Clearly something's on her mind. I should've been more tactful in my approach.=好吧,这不是一个很好的开始。显然她心里有心事。我应该在处理方式上更加得体一些。
I'm going to change.=我要去换衣服了。
Hayasaka walks off to the locker room to get changed for the day. It's not the calmest start, but we've had worse. I do hope that her mood improves throughout the day.=早坂走向更衣室去换今天的衣服。这不是最平静的开始,但我们经历过更糟的。我希望她的心情能在一天中逐渐好转。
I wasn't trying...=我不是有意的...
This time, it's Nanase that wanders in. She's just as distracted as Hayasaka seemed to be.=这一次,是七濑走了进来。她看起来和早坂一样心不在焉。
I go about prepping some fliers and placemats on to the tables when the door to the cafe opens up again.=我正忙着在桌子上摆放一些传单和餐垫,这时咖啡店的门又一次打开了。
Good morning Nanase-kun.=早上好,七濑君。
I say, meandering between tables to make sure everything is in place. Nanase watches me for a bit, inspecting the cafe.=我一边在桌子间穿梭一边说道,确保一切都安排妥当。七濑看了我一会儿,打量着这家咖啡店。
Perhaps assessing whether or not it's just the two of us. The sound of a locker closing from the back though signals that it's not just us.=也许是在评估是否只有我们两个人在这里。不过从后面传来的储物柜关闭的声音表明并不只有我们。
Something special today?=今天有什么特别的吗?
Morning.=早上好。
She nods at the placemats I'm setting out and I offer her one to look at. While she skims over the elongated paper, I give her a brief explanation.=她朝我正在摆放的餐垫点了点头,我递给她一张让她看看。当她快速浏览着这张长形纸张时,我简单地向她解释了一下。
I saw that some places use these as conversation starters between servers and customers.=我看到有些地方用这些作为服务员和顾客之间开启对话的话题。
We've had some new people pop in thanks to the website and social media. So I thought I'd try something different.=多亏了网站和社交媒体,我们迎来了一些新顾客。所以我想尝试一些不同的东西。
Nanase eyes it for a moment and then hands the paper back to me.=七濑盯着它看了一会儿,然后把纸递还给我。
You suck at art.=你的艺术水平真差劲。
What'd you do? Screenshot the site and dump it into the printer?=你是怎么做的?截了网站屏幕然后直接扔进打印机?
I gnaw at my lip, fighting the urge to argue back with her. That, and I don't want to admit she's 100% correct in how I built this.=我咬着嘴唇,强忍着想要反驳她的冲动。而且,我不想承认她对我制作这个的方式100%正确。
I thought it looked pretty good for my first try. I even added the flowery border around the edges.=我觉得对于第一次尝试来说已经很不错了。我甚至还在边缘加了花边装饰。
That's exactly what you did.=你做的就是这样。
I'm caught. She is the artist after all, so I guess it's not that surprising she'd figure me out like this.=我被抓了个正着。毕竟她是艺术家,所以她这样识破我也不足为奇。
Why don't you just ask me next time you need something?=下次你需要什么直接问我不就行了吗?
Save everyone the humiliation.=免得大家都难堪。
It's not <i>that</i> bad.=这并没有<i>那么</i>糟糕。
Nanase gives me a sideways look before shrugging her shoulders, as if to retort: "whatever you say." She takes her things and heads off into the locker room to get changed.=七濑在耸肩前斜瞥了我一眼,仿佛在反驳:"随你怎么说吧。"她拿起自己的东西朝更衣室走去准备换衣服。
At least someone seems to be in a good mood. She's in such a good mood that I need a few moments to calm down.=至少有人看起来心情不错。她心情好得让我需要几分钟来平静一下。
Now that Nanase has figuratively torn apart my placemats, I can't help but feel embarrassed to have them out on display. They do look off now that I see them. <i>Damn.</i>=现在七濑已经从言语上把我的餐垫撕得粉碎,我不禁为它们被公开展示而感到尴尬。现在我看到它们确实显得很奇怪。<i>该死。</i>
But, I'm leaving them out. I've put too much work into these things to back out now. Sighing, I finish up with the placemats and wait for the girls to step out.=但是,我不会放弃的。我在这些东西上投入了太多心血,现在不能退缩。我叹了口气,摆好餐垫,等待女孩们出来。
And I wait.=然后我等待着。
And wait...=然后等待...
What's keeping them?=她们怎么还不出来?
Hayasaka should at least be out by now. She got a head start on changing after all. But I'm still alone out here on the floor.=早坂应该至少已经出来了才对。毕竟她先去换衣服了。但我仍然一个人在外面的大厅里等着。
We're losing time to finish up the opening duties. The cafe is opening soon.=我们快没时间完成开店准备了。咖啡店马上就要开门了。
Check on them=去看看她们
Give them a bit longer=再多给她们一点时间
Now that Nanase has figuratively torn apart my placemats, I can't help but feel embarrassed to have them out on display. They do look off now that I see them. Damn.=既然七濑已经在言语上把我的餐垫批得体无完肤,我不禁为它们被公开展示而感到尴尬。现在我看着它们,确实显得不太对劲。该死。
Scene 11 - Cafe Interior=场景 11 - 咖啡厅内部
It's been too long. I need to say something to them, or at least see what they're doing.=已经太久了。我需要对她们说点什么,或者至少看看她们在做什么。
    <color\=#ffffff88>No big deal</color>\r\n    <b>Try not to bump into people</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>没什么大不了的</color>    <b>尽量不要撞到别人</b>
It's not that bad.=没那么糟糕。
If something is bothering the two girls so much that they're unable to work, I'm willing to hear them out. Even close the cafe for part of a day if necessary.=如果有什么事情困扰着这两个女孩以至于她们无法工作,我愿意听她们说出来。必要的话,甚至可以关闭咖啡店半天。
As I step into the hall, I can already hear muffled voices coming from the locker room. Only when I get closer, do I realize the door is left open just a crack.=当我走进大厅时,我已经能听到更衣室传来的低声交谈。只有当我走近时,我才意识到门只开了一条缝。
But there needs to be communication. I can't help them if they won't talk to me.=但需要有沟通才行。如果她们不愿意和我交谈,我就无法帮助她们。
It's enough though for me to hear what they're saying.=不过这已经足够让我听到她们在说什么了。
Talking like you owned the place. It's a wonder I didn't quit.=说话的样子就像你拥有这个地方似的。我没辞职真是个奇迹。
You were just as every bit a pain in the ass as you are now.=你过去就和现在一样让人头疼。
I'm surprised you didn't.=我很惊讶你没有这么做。
Or at least fired when you skipped work that one weekend.=或者至少在你那个周末旷工时就该被解雇了。
Hayasaka skipped work? When was this? As long as I'd been the manager here, the only one that even came close to skipping was Nanase when she overslept.=早坂逃班了?这是什么时候的事?自从我当上经理以来,唯一一个差点逃班的人是七濑,那还是因为她睡过头了。
You remember why I skipped?=你还记得我为什么旷工吗?
Yeah. I called you ugly in front of a customer.=是的。我在顾客面前说你很丑。
Didn't expect him to agree with me though.=没想到他竟然会同意我的看法。
I spent the night in tears.=我整晚都在哭泣。
Hayasaka let out a sad, wistful laugh.=早坂发出了一声悲伤而怅惘的笑声。
I was home alone too. It was cruel.=我也曾独自一人在家。那真是太残忍了。
No. What was cruel was Kotori-san giving me a black eye and busting my lip.=不。残忍的是小鸟小姐给了我一个黑眼圈还打破了我的嘴唇。
I looked like a used crash dummy.=我看起来就像被用过的碰撞测试假人一样惨。
Hey! What are you...=嘿!你在干什么...
hehe it suited you. A big bully getting her ass handed to her.=呵呵,这正适合你。一个大恶霸被狠狠教训了一顿。
And the busted lip made you look like a delinquent.=而且破裂的嘴唇让你看起来像个不良少年。
A moment's silence passes between the two before Hayasaka speaks again.=两人之间一阵沉默,随后早坂再次开口。
It was really sweet of you when you apologized though. You can be nice when you want to, Nagicchi.=不过你道歉的时候真的很温柔。你想变得温柔的时候还是可以的嘛,凪吉。
This feels like a very private conversation. Something that I shouldn't be listening to.=这感觉是一段非常私密的谈话。是我不该听的那种。
But, I can't pull away. Hearing this intimate moment between Nanase and Hayasaka makes me feel closer to them. These girls have so much history to them, more than I ever knew.=但我无法离开。听到七濑和早坂之间这样亲密的时刻让我感觉与她们更加亲近。这些女孩之间有着太多的过往,比我所知道的要多得多。
Glad you're back to being you I guess.=我想我很高兴你又变回原来的你了。
You about done changing? We got work to do.=你换好了吗?我们有工作要做。
Y-Yeah. Just give me a minute. Sheesh.=是-是啊。给我一分钟时间。啧。
I hear them fumbling around and decide I better let them go. I'd prefer it if they weren't aware of my eavesdropping. Really, I shouldn't have listened in the first place.=我听到她们走动的声音,决定最好还是离开。我宁愿她们不知道我偷听了她们的谈话。说实话,我一开始就不该偷听的。
Better yet, I should've just knocked on the door and told them to hurry up.=更好的做法是,我应该直接敲门告诉她们快点出来。
At the same time though, I think something worked out.=不过与此同时,我觉得某些事情还是有了好的结果。
Heading back towards the dining area, I take one peek to the door and freeze.=返回餐厅区域的路上,我朝门口瞥了一眼,然后僵住了。
Nanase. The door is open just enough for me to see her watching me.. Shit. I'm caught. I don't know what to say, or how to respond. For a moment, our eyes just meet.=七濑。门刚好开了一条缝,足以让我看到她正在看着我。该死。我被发现了。我不知道该说什么,或者该如何回应。有那么一瞬间,我们的眼神就这样相遇了。
My heart pounds in my chest, and I try to stutter out some kind of response. But something from inside the locker room catches Nanase's attention.=我的心脏在胸腔里怦怦直跳,我试图结结巴巴地说出些回应。但更衣室内的什么东西吸引了七濑的注意力。
Maybe Hayasaka? Because after a moment, Nanase's face disappears back into the locker room and the door shuts.=可能是早坂吧?因为过了一会儿,七濑的脸从更衣室门口消失了,门随即关上了。
I'm still shaking. Heart pounding, and mind going blank. Would she say anything? What would Hayasaka say if she found out?=我还在发抖。心脏狂跳,脑子一片空白。她会说什么吗?如果早坂发现了会怎么说?
I thought last week sucked. Any respect the girls might have for me would be gone.=我觉得上周糟透了。女孩们对我可能有的任何尊重都已经消失了。
I stumble my way out into the dining area and finish up what I can with opening duties.=我踉踉跄跄地走到餐厅区域,继续完成开店前的准备工作。
Are we good?=我们没事吧?
Just as I finish up, Hayasaka and Nanase both step out from the locker room, changed and ready to go.=就在我刚结束的时候,早坂和七濑从更衣室走了出来,已经换好衣服准备出发了。
I ask when I see the two out and about. After the time they spent in the locker room, I'd like to make sure we're all ready for the day.=当我看到她们两个出来时,我问道。在她们在更衣室花了那么多时间后,我想确保我们都准备好迎接这一天了。
Let's open up then and have some fun.=那就开始营业吧,好好享受今天的工作。
As long as there aren't any more surprises.=只要不再有什么意外就好。
And if you need help, I'm right here to lend a hand.=如果你需要帮助,我就在这里随时可以搭把手。
For a moment, I considered doing some kind of team huddle like at a sporting event. Maybe I could convince Hayasaka to join me, but I think Nanase would scoff at the idea.=有那么一瞬间,我考虑要不要像体育比赛那样来个团队集合。也许我能说服早坂加入我,但我觉得七濑肯定会对这个想法嗤之以鼻。
Eh, it's off brand for the cafe anyway. The short pep talk would have to suffice.=呃,反正那不符合咖啡店的风格。这个简短的鼓励讲话应该就够了。
Our doors end up opening a couple minutes late, but that doesn't hurt us. The first round of customers don't step inside until nearly an hour in.=虽然我们最终推迟了几分钟才开门,但这并没有影响到我们。第一批顾客直到将近一小时后才走进店里。
I might as well hang out around the girls for a while. The office gets to be stuffy anyway, and being out in the dining area, I can gauge how my placemats are being received.=我不妨在这些女孩周围待一会儿。反正办公室里很闷,而且在餐厅区域,我可以观察一下我的餐垫受欢迎程度如何。
It's a slow, steady drip for a while, and I find myself dropping into a corner booth to poke away at my computer with some busy work.=有一段时间顾客稀稀拉拉地进来,我便找了个角落的卡座坐下,拿出电脑处理一些杂务。
Um yeah. I think I'll have a coffee. And then...=嗯,是的。我想我要一杯咖啡。然后...
Can I really ask you any of these questions?=我真的可以问你这些问题中的任何一个吗?
Welcome, Master. May I start you off with a drink?=欢迎光临,主人。需要先来点什么饮料吗?
Direct hit! One of the first customers of the day and it's a newbie.=正中靶心!当天的第一批顾客中就有一位新面孔。
Not that I spend much time observing our customers, but after working here a while, it's easy to tell who has stopped before and who hasn't.=虽然我不怎么花时间观察我们的顾客,但在这里工作一段时间后,很容易就能分辨出谁是老顾客,谁是第一次来。
There's a certain air about our regulars who come in, sit down, and immediately start up a chat with whichever maid stops at their table.=那些老顾客们一进门就坐下,并立刻与前来招待的女仆聊起天来,他们身上总有一种特别的气质。
Questions?=有什么问题吗?
The newer, inexperienced customers tend to be nervous trainwrecks that can barely order their food, much less converse with the staff.=那些较新、缺乏经验的顾客往往紧张得一塌糊涂,连点餐都困难,更别说和店员聊天了。
Hayasaka leans closer to the table, inspecting the placemat the customer is pointing to.=早坂俯身靠近桌子,仔细查看顾客所指的餐垫。
One of the things I included was a list of conversation pieces for customers to use to get to know their maids.=我准备的内容之一是一份话题清单,供顾客用来更好地了解他们的女仆。
Some of the questions I pulled off the internet, and others I came up with on my own.=有些问题是我从网上找来的,其他的则是我自己想出来的。
Of course. What would you like to know?=当然。您想了解什么呢?
Hayasaka ponders the question for a moment. I almost wonder if she's genuinely stumped, or if she's got some kind of answer planned. Surely it's not a strange question to ask.=早坂思考了片刻这个问题。我几乎在想她是真的被难住了,还是她已经准备好了某种回答。这应该不是一个奇怪的问题才对。
It's only then that I see the flash in her eyes, the gears turning in her head. It's the same look I saw when she put on that ridiculous show after work last week.=就在这时,我看到了她眼中的光芒,脑中的齿轮正在转动。这与上周她下班后进行那场荒谬表演时我所看到的神情如出一辙。
Hmmmm then... Why did you decide to become a maid?=嗯...那么...你为什么决定成为一名女仆呢?
That's the question you want to ask?=你就想问这个问题?
Don't you think I'm suited to be a maid?=你不觉得我很适合当女仆吗?
She does a twirl in place for the customer, and I see what she's doing. One look on the man's face says it all.=她在顾客面前原地转了个圈,我明白了她在做什么。看一眼那个男人的表情就知道一切了。
He quickly starts going into a ramble of how of course he thinks she belongs here.=他立刻开始滔滔不绝地表示当然认为她属于这里。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Give them a bit longer</color>\r\n    <b>Check on them</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>再多给她们一点时间</color>    <b>去看看她们</b>
I didn't mean it like that. You look really pretty in that maid outfit. I didn't mean to question you at all.=我不是那个意思。你穿那套女仆装真的很漂亮。我完全没有质疑你的意思。
I-I'm sorry.=我-我很抱歉。
His voice trails off and Hayasaka lets out a giggle.=他的声音逐渐减弱,早坂轻声咯咯地笑了起来。
I just wanted to know...=我只是想知道...
Hehe I'm just teasing.=嘿嘿,我只是开个玩笑而已。
Now doesn't that sound fun?=现在听起来很有趣,不是吗?
Y-Yes! It does.=是-是的!确实如此。
Hayasaka chuckles at the guy's reaction.=早坂对那个男人的反应轻笑起来。
I became a maid because I really like the uniform. I get to spend all day with my cute friends and meet new people just like you.=我成为女仆是因为我真的很喜欢这套制服。我可以整天和我可爱的朋友们在一起,还能遇见像你这样的新朋友。
Let me get you that coffee.=让我给您拿咖啡来。
But I don't think I could do it.=但我觉得我做不到。
The man blushes and nods, letting Hayasaka step away to grab his drink. It's an amusing little interaction that makes the placemats a complete success.=那个男人脸红着点了点头,让早坂退开去拿他的饮料。这个有趣的小互动使得餐垫完全取得了成功。
Speaking of, I glance over to our silver haired maid to see just what she's up to. I can't help but laugh when I see her customer has discovered the joy our placemats can offer.=说起这个,我瞥了一眼我们银发女仆,看看她在忙些什么。当我看到她的顾客发现了我们餐垫能带来的乐趣时,我忍不住笑了起来。
No matter what Nanase has to say about them.=不管七濑对他们有什么看法。
Except instead of the questions, he's attempting a crossword puzzle with her.=只不过他不是在提问题,而是在和她一起尝试解填字游戏。
Our secret spells that make your food delicious. Eight letters.=让你的食物美味的秘密咒语。八个字母。
Nanase scratches her head, hovering over her customer's shoulder to try and figure out the mystery word.=七濑挠了挠头,悬在顾客肩膀上方,试图解开那个神秘单词。
Even the one who complained so much about my hideous placemats is now caught up in trying to solve one of its puzzles.=即使是那个一直抱怨我那丑陋餐垫的人,现在也被它上面的一个谜题吸引住了。
Seven across has to be: "maids." That means this letter is an "a."=第七横行肯定是:
Ah. I'm terrible at these.=啊。我在这方面真的很糟糕。
I have to hold back a laugh. With a few more customers sitting down and seeing the fuss from Hayasaka and Nanase over the placemats, everyone is starting to study up their own copies.=我不得不忍住笑意。随着更多顾客入座并看到早坂和七濑对餐垫的大惊小怪,每个人都开始研究起自己那份餐垫来。
What's five across? The kingdom that we serve?=横排第五个是什么?我们服务的王国?
And Nanase isn't any closer to figuring things out.=而七濑离弄明白这些事情还差得远呢。
Eventually, Nanase excuses herself to wait on some other people. She can't hang around the same person all day after all. Maybe the others will clue her in with the answers.=最终,七濑向顾客告辞去招待其他人了。毕竟她不能整天只陪着同一个人。也许其他人能给她提示一些答案。
I decide to poke away at my computer for a few minutes. Check some emails, get some inventory ordered. Basic stuff. It's not long though before someone taps on my shoulder.=我决定在电脑上捣鼓几分钟。查查邮件,订购一些库存。基本的工作。不过没过多久,就有人拍了拍我的肩膀。
What? Can't you see I'm working?=什么?没看到我正在工作吗?
Hey. Manager-san.=嘿。经理先生。
I'm only messing around when I say that, but Nanase furrows her brow.=我只是在开玩笑,但七濑却皱起了眉头。
Four down. What is it?=竖排第四个。是什么?
It's driving me nuts. I've had three people ask me.=这简直要把我逼疯了。已经有三个人来问我了。
Nanase slaps a placemat down and points to the crossword.=七濑啪的一声放下餐垫,指着上面的填字游戏。
Why are you making crosswords that our customers can't figure out?=你为什么要制作顾客们都解不出来的填字游戏?
Tell her the answer=告诉她答案
Give her a clue and nothing else=只给她一个线索,别无其他
I let out a sigh. I try to pretend to appear annoyed, but it doesn't come off very well.=我叹了口气。我试图假装显得很恼火,但效果并不太好。
Maybe if I'd sat back in the office, then Nanase wouldn't be bugging me like this. However, then I'd be missing out on the show.=也许如果我待在办公室里的话,七濑就不会这样来烦我了。不过,那样的话我就会错过这场好戏了。
It's not impossible, Nanase-kun.=这并非不可能,七濑君。
No, I'll take the answer.=不,我要知道答案。
Pulling some papers out from my computer case, I start digging through them for the answer key.=我从电脑包里拿出一些纸张,开始翻找答案表。
Okay. Just let me find it.=好的。让我找一下。
How about I give you a hint?=我给你一个提示怎么样?
You sure you don't want to try and figure it out?=你确定不想自己试着解出来吗?
Trust me. I'm sure.=相信我。我很确定。
She's determined. I'll give her that, just not necessarily in the right way this time.=她很有决心。这点我承认,只是这次她的方向可能不太对。
Here it is.=就是这里。
You generate this yourself?=这是你自己生成的吗?
Not wanting to pry any further, I return to my work at my computer. As I overhear Nanase giving the answer, the sound of scribbling pens and pencils can be heard.=不想再多打探,我回到电脑前继续工作。当我听到七濑给出答案时,周围响起了笔和铅笔书写的沙沙声。
Nanase shakes her head and wanders off. Hey, I thought it was clever. Maybe the customers will too.=七濑摇了摇头然后走开了。嘿,我觉得这很聪明。也许顾客们也会这么想。
Sure did.=当然是。
Sounds like that was a stickler for more than a couple people.=看来这个问题让不少人都头疼不已。
The day carries on and I casually observe a few more interactions of customers with Nanase and Hayasaka. I didn't print out many placemats, so we run out pretty quick.=这一天继续着,我随意观察着更多顾客与七濑和早坂的互动。我没有打印太多餐垫,所以我们很快就用完了。
It probably doesn't help that I used my own cheap printer paper. Next time, I'll have someone else print them for us. Give the paper a bit more of a professional coating.=可能是因为我用了自己的廉价打印纸才会这样。下次我会让别人帮我们打印。给纸张一层更专业的涂层。
Omajinai?=祈祷咒语?
Four down is: omajinai.=第四行的答案是:omajinai。
That said, I'd say the day was an overall success. Checking social media, there's various posts about the questions and puzzles that people got to enjoy.=话虽如此,我认为今天整体上是成功的。查看社交媒体,有各种关于人们享受到的问题和谜题的帖子。
Of course, one can almost pinpoint the exact minute we ran out of placemats, because later posts are crying about how they missed out on the fun.=当然,人们几乎可以精确到我们用完餐垫的那一分钟,因为后来的帖子都在抱怨他们错过了这个有趣的活动。
With another day behind us, I put away my computer and watch as both Nanase and Hayasaka head to the back to change. Perhaps I should say something to them.=又一天过去了,我收起电脑,看着七濑和早坂走向后面去换衣服。也许我应该对她们说点什么。
Speak with Hayasaka=与早坂交谈
Speak with Nanase=与七濑交谈
Say nothing and go home=什么都不说直接回家
Of the two, I want to speak to Nanase the most. With all the effort she's put in recently, I'd like to at least thank her for everything.=在这两人中,我最想和七濑说话。考虑到她最近付出的所有努力,我至少应该感谢她所做的一切。
That, and I'll admit I am curious if her impression of my paper mats changed over the course of the day.=另外,我承认我很好奇她对我做的纸质餐垫的印象是否在这一天中有所改变。
The two step out of the locker room together, changed and ready to head on home. I step over towards them so I can catch Nanase before she leaves.=两人一起从更衣室走出来,已经换好了衣服准备回家。我走向她们,这样我可以在七濑离开前拦住她。
r:"(.+?)-san. We're heading out."=$1先生。我们要走了。
Alright. Thanks for the work.=好的。感谢你的工作。
Nanase. Would you mind hanging around for a few minutes?=七濑。你介意多留一会儿吗?
Hayasaka wears her concern like a glove, while Nanase appears indifferent on the question.=早坂将她的担忧毫不掩饰地表露出来,而七濑对这个问题则显得漠不关心。
Everything's fine. I just wanted a few words is all.=没什么问题。我只是想聊几句而已。
If you insist.=如果你坚持的话。
Nanase glances over to Hayasaka and sighs.=七濑瞥了一眼早坂,然后叹了口气。
Hayasaka waves us off as she heads out. Hopefully the two didn't have anything planned. I'll try to keep things short, just in case.=早坂向我们挥手告别后离开了。希望她们两个没有什么安排。以防万一,我会尽量长话短说。
I invite Nanase to take a seat, but she just stays standing.=我邀请七濑坐下,但她只是继续站着。
So. What's up?=那么。怎么了?
First off, I wanted to thank you again for the hard work on the site.=首先,我想再次感谢你在网站上的辛勤工作。
It looks great, and we're getting lots of praise from people online.=看起来很棒,我们在网上收到了很多赞扬。
I'll see you later, Nagicchi.=回头见,七濑酱。
Glad I was able to help.=很高兴能帮上忙。
You helped out a lot.=你帮了大忙。
What'd you think of today? Placemats good, bad? Still want to burn them?=你觉得今天怎么样?餐垫好还是不好?还想烧掉它们吗?
I try to keep my tone light. I know she didn't exactly like my designs, but I hope that was more to do with the overall quality of my prints, and not of the idea itself.=我试着保持轻松的语气。我知道她不太喜欢我的设计,但我希望这更多是因为我打印的整体质量问题,而不是创意本身的问题。
Low resolution crap. You could count the pixels.=低分辨率垃圾。你能数清每个像素。
I stuttered a bit at her response. Short and sweet, but I expected a little more of a response from her. Maybe that's how artists are. I decide to move on.=听到她的回应,我结结巴巴地说不出话来。虽然简短却很甜美,但我本以为她会多说些什么。也许艺术家都是这样的吧。我决定继续前进。
I think the customers liked them. We could do them again.=我觉得顾客们挺喜欢它们的。我们可以再做一次。
But...=但是...
Low quality is bad. Fair criticism. That I can handle, and do something about. I will make a mental note to research printing companies later (cheap ones too).=低质量确实很糟糕。这是公正的批评。这点我能接受,而且可以改进。我在心里记下稍后要研究印刷公司(便宜的也行)。
I take a deep breath. The elephant in the room is the discussion I overheard this morning. It wouldn't even be as big of an elephant if Nanase hadn't caught me.=我深吸一口气。房间里的大象就是我今早偷听到的那段对话。如果不是七濑抓到了我,这甚至不会成为这么大的问题。
Since not mentioning it would be worse than pretending I didn't hear it, I carefully broach the topic.=既然不提起反而比假装没听到更糟,我小心翼翼地开始谈论这个话题。
This morning?=今天早上?
Would you like to discuss what happened this morning?=你想谈谈今早发生的事吗?
For a moment, she seems bewildered at my question, like she's forgotten.=有那么一瞬间,她似乎对我的问题感到困惑,就像她忘记了什么一样。
<i>Ouch.</i> A little harsh. But, she's not wrong.=<i>啊,好痛。</i>有点刺耳。但是,她说得没错。
Yes. That.=是的。就是那个。
Oh. You mean when you were eavesdropping.=哦。你是指你偷听的时候。
That's it. That's all she says before pulling out her phone and checking it.=就这样。她只说了这么多,然后掏出手机查看起来。
Is there anything else?=还有什么事吗?
I'd like to hit a sale on my way home.=我想在回家路上顺便去逛逛打折商品。
Oh. Umm sure. That's all I have for you.=哦。呃,好的。我要说的就这些。
If you need anything, let me know.=如果你需要什么,尽管告诉我。
Nanase nods at my offer and heads out the door. I don't think she was upset with me, just very not interested in our conversation. Distracted even.=七濑对我的提议点了点头,然后走出了门。我不认为她是在生我的气,只是对我们的对话完全不感兴趣。甚至有些心不在焉。
A bit of a weird day with Nanase. It could've been worse I suppose.=和七濑度过了有点奇怪的一天。我想这本可能会更糟的。
Hopefully what occurred between her and Hayasaka resolves itself soon, so that I can have Nanase back to her normal self.=希望她和早坂之间发生的事情能够尽快解决,这样我就能让七濑恢复正常的样子。
With Nanase gone for the night, I finish up closing the cafe. Turning off the lights and locking the doors, I head out into the street, and make my way home for the night.=在七濑离开后,我完成了咖啡店的关闭工作。关灯锁门后,我走出店铺,踏上了回家的路。
Hopefully, the cafe will continue to build upon these little successes and we'll be out of the red soon.=希望咖啡店能够继续取得这些小小的成功,我们很快就能摆脱亏损状态。
The days start to fly by as things return to normal. It's already Saturday, and I've never seen everyone so upbeat about the place.=时间飞逝,一切重回正轨。转眼已是周六,我从未见过大家对这个地方如此充满热情。
Everyone is finally getting used to their schedules, and better yet, the cafe is bringing in more money.=每个人终于都适应了自己的工作时间表,更棒的是,咖啡店的收入也在增加。
Sitting at my desk, I've spent the last few hours crunching some numbers and adding up all the savings we've accrued.=坐在办公桌前,我花了几个小时仔细核算数字,计算我们累积的所有存款。
Between cuts in inventory management and daily operating costs, we've cut our overall expenses by nearly 30%.=通过削减库存管理和日常运营成本,我们已经将总开支降低了近30%。
Not only that, but with the revamping of our website and social media, we're not only seeing increased traffic online, but also an increase in foot traffic to the cafe.=不仅如此,通过对我们网站和社交媒体的改版,我们不仅看到了在线流量的增加,还看到了来咖啡店的客流量也在增长。
We've seen a measured boost to our net income as well. More people are taking interest in the cafe and stopping by to see what it's all about.=我们的净收入也有了明显增长。越来越多的人对咖啡店产生了兴趣,前来一探究竟。
I actually spent a chunk of Friday in the kitchen helping with preparing meals. Normally, I'd avoid cooking as customers prefer the maids to do it.=实际上,我在周五花了不少时间在厨房帮忙准备餐点。通常情况下,我会避免下厨,因为顾客更喜欢由女仆来做这件事。
In this case though, there was such an influx of people that Ayase and Sena couldn't keep up.=然而在这种情况下,涌入的人太多了,绫濑和星奏都忙不过来。
It's a little early to start bringing everyone back up to full time, but I sure was tempted to call in a third set of hands.=现在让所有人都恢复全职工作还为时过早,但我真的很想再叫一个人来帮忙。
Now that it's the weekend though, we have all four of the girls working their hardest to serve all our customers.=不过既然现在是周末,我们的四位女孩都在尽全力为所有顾客提供服务。
From my desk, I can hear chatter and the occasional chimes of silverware on plates.=从我的办公桌前,我能听到交谈声和偶尔的餐具碰撞盘子的声音。
That's right. I better get working on the food.=没错。我最好去准备食物了。
With all our success, I want to have a little celebration. A staff party for the girls after work.=在我们取得这些成功后,我想小小庆祝一下。给女孩们举办一个下班后的员工派对。
In order to do that though, I need to prepare some food. Prepping some pancakes, a few simple desserts, and some drinks should be more than enough.=不过要做到这一点,我需要准备一些食物。做些煎饼、几样简单的甜点和一些饮料应该绰绰有余。
Everything I make will come out of my own pocket so we don't incur any unneeded expenses on the cafe.=我准备的一切都将由我自己掏腰包,这样我们就不会给咖啡店增加任何不必要的开支。
Leaving my office, I step out into the kitchen where I bump into Hayasaka as she stands at the sink, doing some dishes.=离开办公室,我走进厨房,在那里碰到了正站在水槽边洗碗的早坂。
Starting work on the party, are you?=开始准备派对了,是吗?
Yep. Don't want to slack off.=没错。可不想偷懒。
Were you able to get a hold of your sister?=你联系上你姐妹了吗?
Since Kotori helped out with illustrations on the website, I thought it only fair that she get invited as well.=既然小鸟帮忙制作了网站的插图,我认为邀请她也是理所应当的。
The work that she provided, and on such short notice, helped give our website that extra bit of flare.=她在这么短的通知下提供的工作,为我们的网站增添了那份额外的独特魅力。
Yep. She should be on her way.=是的。她应该在路上了。
Hope she's ready for a buffet of delicious food and a healthy dose of partying.=希望她已经准备好享用美味佳肴自助餐和尽情参加派对了。
Hayasaka chuckles while I grab some mixing bowls, and start combining ingredients. I've been practicing my cooking skills at home to level up my abilities in the cafe.=早坂轻笑着,而我拿起几个搅拌碗,开始混合食材。我一直在家练习烹饪技巧,以提高我在咖啡店的能力。
With any luck, I'll reach level 99 in no time and have the necessary skills to whip up any recipe this cafe could think to offer.=幸运的话,我很快就能达到99级,拥有必要的技能来制作这家咖啡店能想到的任何食谱。
Do you want any help?=需要帮忙吗?
Giving Hayasaka a smile, I shake my head.=我对早坂微微一笑,摇了摇头。
No. I've got this. The party is for all of you to enjoy.=不用。我能搞定。这个派对是为了让你们所有人享受的。
Not for you to set up.=不是由你来安排的。
Thanks.=谢谢。
Checking the clock, I see closing time is upon us. I should have no problem getting these pancakes whipped up for the girls along with some other treats and drinks.=看了看时钟,我发现关店时间到了。为女孩们做些煎饼,再加上一些其他点心和饮料,对我来说应该不成问题。
No problem. You girls deserve this.=没问题。你们女孩子值得拥有这些。
Perhaps in the future, we'll be able to throw bigger parties, and maybe even trips to different places.=也许将来,我们能够举办更大的派对,甚至可能去不同的地方旅行。
But that's wishful thinking for a restaurant that's currently in the red. So for now, this'll have to suffice.=但这只是对一家目前处于亏损状态的餐厅的一厢情愿。所以现在,这样就足够了。
Why don't you help with closing duties?=你为什么不帮忙收尾工作?
The food will probably be ready by the time you girls finish.=等你们姑娘们完成的时候,食物应该就准备好了。
But shout if you need something... or if you light something on fire.=但如果你需要什么...或者不小心点着了什么东西,就大声喊我。
I start to argue back with her, but our fashionista takes off before I can properly respond.=我刚想和她争辩,但我们的时尚达人在我能好好回应之前就跑开了。
I won't....=我不会的...
I can't help but laugh. The jokes aren't going to stop, so I may as well embrace it.=我忍不住笑了出来。这些玩笑不会停止,所以我不如接受它。
Shaking my head at the silliness, I go to work mixing the ingredients, preparing the stove-top for pancake flipping and go to work.=对这种傻气的行为摇了摇头,我开始搅拌食材,准备好炉子翻煎饼,然后开始工作。
How many times have they preemptively accused me of arson? Or at least professional negligence?=他们有多少次提前指责我纵火?或者至少是专业疏忽?
I overhear some chatter just as I finish up flipping several plates' worth of pancakes.=正当我完成了几盘薄煎饼的翻面工作时,我听到了一些闲聊声。
Figuring there's six of us that'll be celebrating, I need to ensure plenty of food for everyone.=考虑到将有六个人参加庆祝活动,我需要确保为每个人准备充足的食物。
With some desserts set aside for the party as well, I fill up a cart and walk out into the dining area to greet everyone with their reward.=我将一些甜点留作派对用,然后装满一辆推车,走进餐厅区域,带着他们的奖励去迎接每个人。
Oh my, he really did cook.=哎呀,他真的做饭了。
And it looks edible too.=而且看起来还能吃。
Hayasaka and her sister are the first two I see when I step out of the kitchen. My cart of food is brimming with pancakes, desserts, and drinks for everyone.=当我从厨房走出来时,首先看到的是早坂和她的姐妹。我的食物推车上装满了煎饼、甜点和每个人的饮料。
Delicious even.=甚至可以说是美味至极。
I greet them with a big smile. Kotori is actually quite beautiful when she's not threatening to kill me.=我微笑着向她们打招呼。小鸟在不威胁要杀我的时候其实很漂亮。
Well if you don't like the pancakes, you can have the desserts.=好吧,如果你不喜欢这些煎饼,你可以吃甜点。
I didn't make those.=我没做那些。
Desserts it is then.=那就吃甜点吧。
Hayasaka has a good laugh, and even Kotori can't hold her giggling. I don't mind though. This party is for them. It's for everyone really.=早坂开怀大笑,就连小鸟也忍不住咯咯笑了起来。不过我并不在意。这个派对是为她们举办的。确切地说,是为所有人举办的。
If a little lighthearted ribbing is what it costs, then so be it.=如果代价只是一些善意的玩笑,那就这样吧。
Despite the teasing over my cooking, both Kotori and Hayasaka fill their plates with pancakes and syrup.=尽管她们取笑我的厨艺,小鸟和早坂还是往盘子里装满了煎饼和糖浆。
You know though.=你知道的。
I smile, pouring out some drinks for the girls. It's such a different side of Kotori that I'm seeing, I don't immediately know how to respond to her.=我微笑着为女孩们倒了些饮料。我看到的小鸟是如此不同的一面,我一时不知道该如何回应她。
r:"You might just be special (.+?)-san."=你可能真的很特别,$1先生。
I can't stay useless forever.=我不能永远这样无用下去。
And I've started to enjoy cooking.=而且我已经开始喜欢上做饭了。
Any chance you'd cook for me sometime?=你能找个时间为我做饭吗?
There's not many men that'll cook for their women.=没有多少男人会为自己的女人下厨。
K-Kotori-chan! What are you saying?=小-小鸟酱!你在说什么啊?
My cheeks heat up and I can't help but agree with Hayasaka. Kotori's leaning in over her meal, staring intently at me with that smile of hers.=我的脸颊发烫,不得不承认早坂说得对。小鸟正靠在她的餐点上方,带着她那特有的微笑专注地盯着我。
I might know someone.=我可能认识合适的人。
r:"Just that if (.+?)-san is looking for a girlfriend..."=只是如果$1先生在寻找女朋友的话...
Hayasaka nearly chokes on her food when she hears her sister speak.=早坂听到她妹妹说话时,差点被食物呛住。
You can't be serious, Kotori-chan!=你不是认真的吧,小鸟酱!
Who knows?=谁知道呢?
Kotori winks at me and goes back to eating. I suddenly feel like I need to say something. Hayasaka is glaring at me, and Kotori is just eating all of this up.=小鸟朝我眨了眨眼,然后继续吃饭。我突然感觉需要说点什么。早坂正怒视着我,而小鸟则对此一切显得很享受。
He is kind of cute.=他确实有点可爱。
Oh nothing.=哦,没什么。
Somehow I get the feeling I'm damned if I do, and damned if I don't here.=我总觉得在这里无论我选哪条路,结果都是死路一条。
I've got plenty of girls already=我已经有很多女孩了
I already like someone=我已经喜欢上别人了
Who wants a boyfriend?=谁想要男朋友啊?
Ouch. A little harsh. But, she's not wrong.=啊,好痛。有点刺耳。但是,她说得没错。
Scene 12 - Cafe Interior=场景 12 - 咖啡厅内部
I'd love to accept, but I've got my hands full as it is.=我很想接受,但我现在已经分身乏术了。
The four here are more than enough to keep me busy.=这里的四个人已经足够让我应付不暇了。
Oh? Getting greedy are we?=哦?变得贪心了是吗?
You make it sound like we're a burden.=你说得好像我们是个累赘一样。
But isn't that you?=但那不是你吗?
I don't even get a response in and Hayasaka starts laughing with her sister. Here I was trying to be sincere, and they flip my words back at me.=我甚至还没来得及回应,早坂就已经和她妹妹笑成一团了。我本来是想真诚地表达,结果她们却曲解了我的话。
Who's the one throwing a party? Yeah, that's what I thought.=谁才是要举办派对的人?没错,我就是这么想的。
I'm not that useless.=我还没那么没用。
I suppose it's passable.=我想这还过得去。
I think I've done a pretty good job here.=我觉得我在这方面做得相当不错。
You did cook for us.=你确实为我们做了饭。
That is a big plus in my book.=在我看来这是一个很大的优点。
Well, at least Kotori agrees with me. Sort of.=好吧,至少小鸟有点认同我。
He's already got the food out!=他已经把食物端出来了!
With Sena and Ayase finally joining us, Hayasaka looks relieved that our previous conversation has finally come to an end.=随着星奏和绫濑终于加入我们,早坂看起来松了一口气,因为我们之前的谈话终于结束了。
To be honest, I'm ready to talk about something else as well. I don't need to be stepping on any more landmines during this party.=老实说,我也准备换个话题了。我不想在这个派对上再踩雷了。
Take a seat and grab a plate.=请入座并拿一个盘子。
I tell the two.=我对两人说道。
I pile on a stack of pancakes for Nanase and set it down in the empty seat where she'll be eating.=我为七濑堆了一叠煎饼,放在她将要就座的空位上。
She's changing.=她在换衣服。
I'll just get her plate ready so she doesn't miss out.=我会把她的盘子准备好,这样她就不会错过了。
Where's Nanase-kun? Is she coming?=七濑君在哪里?她会来吗?
They are very detailed.=它们非常详细。
Wow. There's so much of it.=哇。数量真是太多了。
Are you going to college for graphic design or something?=你是要去上大学学习平面设计之类的吗?
Those sprites were something else Kotori-san.=小鸟小姐,那些精灵图真是太棒了。
Once that's settled, I load up some pancakes for myself and quietly snack away while listening in on the girls' chit chat.=一旦这事定下来,我给自己盛了一些煎饼,一边安静地吃着,一边听着女孩们的闲聊。
She'll be out shortly.=她很快就会出来。
And cute too. You're very talented.=而且很可爱。你真的很有才华。
And I'm actually eyeing a computer science degree.=而且我实际上正在考虑计算机科学学位。
Does that mean you're a code-ster then?=那是不是意味着你是个代码高手呢?
Thanks Sena-kun.=谢谢你,星奏君。
I have been hitting the books pretty hard.=我一直在拼命用功读书。
Maybe even break into game development if I'm lucky.=如果运气好的话,甚至可能进入游戏开发领域。
Studying some C++ and C#. Not sure the programming route is my cup of tea. Doesn't hurt to be prepared though.=我在学习一些C++和C#。不太确定编程这条路是否适合我。不过有所准备总归无害。
Ayase nods her head excitedly. The prospect of having another coder in her midst energizes the girl, and I end up filling her plate with another helping of pancakes as a result.=绫濑兴奋地点着头。有另一位程序员在她身边的前景让这女孩充满活力,结果我又给她的盘子里添了一份煎饼。
You did amazing work for the website.=你为网站做的工作真是太棒了。
I'm sure you'll do great with game development too.=我相信你在游戏开发方面也会做得很出色。
Um... What kind of games would you like to make?=呃...你想做什么类型的游戏呢?
Kotori ponders the question for a moment, choosing her words carefully before eventually responding.=琴里思考了片刻这个问题,谨慎地选择着用词,最终给出了回应。
I'm not sure....=我不太确定....
r:"She's making a beat-em-up where you get to smack (.+?)-san around."=她正在制作一款殴打类游戏,你可以在游戏中痛揍$1先生。
Nanase, finally joining the party, does so in the most Nanase fashion possible.=七濑终于加入了聚会,而且是以最具七濑风格的方式。
Her comment gets a good laugh from everyone, even me. The beating I almost received from Kotori has not been forgotten.=她的评论让每个人都开怀大笑,连我也不例外。我差点被琴里痛揍的经历仍然记忆犹新。
That'd sell millions.=那肯定能卖出上百万份。
100% completion here I come!=百分百完成率,我来了!
Hospital bed, here I come.=医院病床,我来了。
The girls share another laugh, and I finally put on some music. Kotori hangs around for a while longer, but soon has to leave for her studies.=女孩们又一起笑了起来,我终于放了些音乐。琴里又多待了一会儿,但很快就因为学习需要而离开了。
I'm honestly impressed with Kotori. She doesn't look it, but she's a hard worker and a very intelligent girl.=老实说,我对琴里印象很深。她看起来不显山露水,但她实际上是个勤奋努力且非常聪明的女孩。
Top that off with her love for Hayasaka, and one would be hard pressed to find a better little sister.=再加上她对早坂的喜爱,很难找到比她更好的妹妹了。
Once Kotori leaves, I pop out some alcohol for the girls. Now that everyone present can drink, the real fun begins.=琴里离开后,我为女孩们拿出了一些酒。既然在场的所有人都能喝酒,真正的乐趣这才开始。
And you wouldn't believe how she used to follow me around.=你根本想象不到她以前是怎么跟着我到处跑的。
She sounds like a sweet little sister.=她听起来真是个可爱的小妹妹。
Hayasaka and Sena are caught up in a lovely little conversation about Kotori from years past.=早坂和星奏正沉浸在一场关于多年前的小鸟的美好对话中。
I can't help but listen to some of the sweet stories of the two siblings from when they were little.=我忍不住听着他们两姐妹小时候的那些温馨故事。
Something about the reminiscing warms my heart. It's almost like listening to my grandfather tell of his life back in the country. It feels so far away, yet so close to home.=回忆往事的感觉温暖了我的心。这几乎就像是听我祖父讲述他在乡下的生活一样。感觉如此遥远,却又如此贴近家的感觉。
It'd be cool. The cafe is the backdrop.=那会很酷的。咖啡店是背景。
And you get to suplex the manager through tables.=而且你还能把经理摔穿桌子。
Gyaha we could add it on the website!=呀哈哈我们可以把它添加到网站上!
I catch Nanase's mischievous gaze when I overhear her and Ayase continuing their conversation about virtually beating me to a pulp.=当我无意中听到七濑和绫濑继续讨论如何在虚拟世界里把我打得体无完肤时,我捕捉到了七濑那顽皮的目光。
And then hosting it on the site? Somehow, I get the feeling that'd cause me more harm than good. Oh well. They're buzzed. I'm sure they're just having a good time. <i>I hope.</i>=然后把它放到网站上?不知怎的,我总觉得这会害我多过帮我。算了。他们只是微醉了。我确信他们只是在玩得开心。<i>我希望如此。</i>
r:"We could even use (.+?)-san as our model."=我们甚至可以用$1先生作为我们的模特。
With the girls in as good a mood as they are, I figure now's the perfect time for my little announcement. It's something I'd been sitting on since I started planning this little party.=既然女孩们都心情很好,我想现在正是我做这个小小宣布的完美时机。这是我从开始策划这次小型聚会就一直在考虑的事情。
Getting up in front of the table, I clear my throat to get their attention.=我站到桌前,清了清嗓子引起他们的注意。
Girls. Girls!=姑娘们。姑娘们!
I'd like to make a special announcement to you all.=我想向各位宣布一件特别的事情。
I wait until all heads are turned towards me before continuing.=我等到所有人都转过头看向我后才继续说道。
Along with throwing this party for you and all of your hard work, I wanted to give you something else to enjoy.=除了为你们和你们所有的辛勤工作举办这次派对之外,我还想给你们一些别的东西来享受。
Funny, talking to them normally and I have no issue with speaking. Right now though, it's like I'm on a stage in front of a crowded auditorium.=真有趣,平时和他们正常交谈时我说话完全没问题。但现在,我感觉自己就像是站在挤满观众的礼堂舞台上一样。
All eyes are on me and I can't help but be a little nervous.=所有人的目光都集中在我身上,我不禁有些紧张。
You all get tomorrow as a paid day off.=你们明天都可以休带薪假。
The cafe erupts in cheers and woots at my announcement. I break into a laugh with the other girls as I take in their reaction.=咖啡店里爆发出欢呼和喝彩声回应我的宣布。看到她们的反应,我忍不住与其他女孩一起笑了起来。
Are you sure it's alright?=你确定这样没问题吗?
With all the savings we've accrued, there's more than to give you girls a free day.=凭借我们积累的所有储蓄,足够给你们这些姑娘一天的带薪休假了。
r:"Hehe... I don't think (.+?)-san would do something like that."=嘿嘿...我不认为$1先生会做那样的事。
r:"To our hero, (.+?)-san!"=敬我们的英雄,$1先生!
Of course he wouldn't. He's our hero! Saving our Sunday!=他当然不会。他是我们的英雄!挽救了我们的星期天!
Don't complain too loud, Sena-kun, or he'll make you work.=别抱怨太大声,星奏君,否则他会让你去工作的。
The girls start raising their cups, <i>clinking</i> them together before taking a drink.=女孩们开始举起杯子,<i>碰杯</i>后一起喝了一口。
Really. You girls have earned it. Enjoy!=真的。你们姑娘们都赢得了这个机会。好好享受吧!
I watch as the four resume their partying and merry-making. I've finally accomplished something here. It feels good. Damn good.=我看着这四人重新开始派对和欢庆。我终于在这里完成了一些事情。感觉真好。该死的好。
Seeing the food is all but devoured, I load up the cart with empty plates and garbage, and head back into the kitchen to do some cleaning up.=看到食物几乎都被吃光了,我把空盘子和垃圾都装上了推车,然后回到厨房开始清理。
Even from the sink, I can hear the laughter as the girls enjoy themselves. The whole time, I'm smiling like an idiot.=即使在水槽边,我也能听到女孩们欢乐的笑声。整个过程中,我像个傻瓜一样一直在笑。
It's starting to get late, but I wish this night could just continue. I'm happy. <i>They're</i> happy. That's what matters.=天色已晚,但我希望这个夜晚能一直持续下去。我很开心。<i>他们</i>也很开心。这才是最重要的。
Chants of: "Hero! Hero!" start escaping the lips of the drunks and I quickly sit back down before the chants escalate any further.=醉酒的人们开始喊出:"英雄!英雄!"我迅速坐回座位,以免欢呼声进一步升级。
When I do return out, I see the four cleaning up as well. Wiping down the table and cleaning up anything I might've missed.=当我回到外面时,我看到四个人也在打扫卫生。她们正在擦拭桌子,清理我可能遗漏的任何东西。
It doesn't take long and we have everything ready for Monday. <i>Monday.</i> That gives us all a whole day off for whatever we want. What will I do with myself?=没过多久,我们就准备好了周一的一切。<i>周一。</i>这意味着我们所有人都有一整天的休息时间,可以做任何想做的事。我该怎么打发自己呢?
r:"Thank you very much (.+?)-san."=非常感谢你,$1先生。
It was nice to have a break like that.=能有这样的休息真是太好了。
Gyaha and the break's just starting!=啊哈哈,休息时间才刚刚开始呢!
Tomorrow, here I come.=明天,我来了。
You are all very welcome.=不用客气,你们都很受欢迎。
But all of this was a big "thank you," to the four of you.=但这一切都是对你们四个人的一个大大的"谢谢"。
I glance at Nanase and give her a nod. She's enjoying the evening like the rest of us.=我瞥了一眼七濑,对她点了点头。她和我们其他人一样,正在享受这个美好的夜晚。
It's true. We're really great, aren't we?=这是真的。我们真的很棒,不是吗?
Unfortunately, the sun has long since set and I sense a wave of fatigue in the girls. Both from the day's work, and also from our celebration.=不幸的是,太阳早已西沉,我感觉到女孩们一阵疲惫。这既来自一天的工作,也来自我们的庆祝活动。
Don't party too hard tonight. And enjoy tomorrow.=今晚别玩得太疯。明天好好享受吧。
Hehe of course Hayasaka-san. The greatest.=呵呵当然了早坂小姐。您是最棒的。
I lean against the side of the building, watching everyone. Maybe I should get a final word in with one of the girls for the night.=我靠在建筑物的一侧,注视着所有人。也许我应该在今晚和其中一位女孩说最后几句话。
Talk to Ayase=与绫濑对话
Talk to Sena=与星奏对话
Talk to Nanase=与七濑对话
Talk to Hayasaka=与早坂对话
Scene 12 - Cafe Exterior=场景 12 - 咖啡馆外观
While everyone starts heading off in their own direction, I watch Sena make a point to talk to each of the other three before they go.=当大家都开始各自散去时,我注意到星奏特意去和其他三人每一个都交谈了一下才离开。
Always such a kind, and gentle soul. I've noticed over the past few weeks how she goes out of her way to make time for everyone that needs her.=总是如此善良温柔的灵魂。这几周来,我注意到她总是特意抽出时间去照顾每一个需要她的人。
Even during rougher days, she's the one to calm the storms. I owe her a great deal. She's also the first maid I met when I started.=即使在更艰难的日子里,她也是平息风暴的那个人。我欠她很多。她也是我刚开始时遇到的第一位女仆。
I ask, stepping up beside her, waiting until after she's said her goodbyes to the other girls.=我走到她身边,等她向其他女孩道别后才开口问道。
r:"Oh. (.+?)-san."=哦。$1先生。
Enjoy the evening Sena-kun?=星奏君,今晚过得愉快吗?
Yes, tonight has been wonderful. Thank you so much.=是的,今晚真的很美好。非常感谢你。
If you would have said something, I could have helped out with the preparations.=如果你早点说的话,我本可以帮忙准备的。
No. This party was for all of you.=不。这场派对是为你们所有人准备的。
I can handle a little waitressing here and there.=我能应付一点点服务员的工作。
She gives a sweet laugh to my comment. A little buzzed, but without losing any of her girlish charm.=她对我的评论发出甜美的笑声。有点微醺,但丝毫没有失去她那少女般的魅力。
I suppose you're right.=我想你说得对。
It was quite delicious.=真的非常美味。
There was so much food. I didn't think we'd finish it all.=食物太多了。我都没想到我们能吃完所有的。
I'm glad you girls did. Means I don't have to carry anything home.=我很高兴你们女孩子都这么做了。这样我就不用把东西带回家了。
Sena chuckles at my comment, agreeing with me. As much as I would enjoy leftovers, pancakes generally don't make for the best fridge food.=星奏对我的评论轻笑一声,表示赞同。虽然我很喜欢吃剩饭,但煎饼通常不是最适合放冰箱保存的食物。
How are you liking it here?=你觉得这里怎么样?
At Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe, I mean.=在Girls! Girls! Girls!?咖啡厅,我是说。
Not my ideal job=不是我理想的工作
Had some ups and downs=有过起起落落
I love it here=我很喜欢这里
I think for a moment. The question catches me off guard. A lot has certainly happened since I started here.=我思考了一会儿。这个问题让我措手不及。自从我来到这里,确实发生了很多事。
The girls start raising their cups, clinking them together before taking a drink.=女孩们开始举起杯子,互相碰杯后小啜一口。
It's amazing here, and I love it. Beautiful maids. Good food.=这里太棒了,我很喜欢。美丽的女仆。美味的食物。
It's been a long ride, but I'm glad I was hired.=这一路走来很长,但我很庆幸自己被雇用了。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Nanase</color>\r\n    <b>Talk to Sena</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Hayasaka</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Ayase</color>=    <color\=#ffffff88>与七濑对话</color>    <b>与星奏对话</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>与早坂对话</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>与绫濑对话</color>
And everyone works really hard.=而且每个人都非常努力。
And then hosting it on the site? Somehow, I get the feeling that'd cause me more harm than good. Oh well. They're buzzed. I'm sure they're just having a good time. I hope.=然后把它放到网站上?不知怎的,我有种感觉这会害我多过帮我。算了吧。她们喝高了。我确信她们只是在玩得开心。我希望如此。
It's starting to get late, but I wish this night could just continue. I'm happy. They're happy. That's what matters.=天色已晚,但我希望这个夜晚能一直持续下去。我很开心。她们也很开心。这才是最重要的。
It doesn't take long and we have everything ready for Monday. Monday. That gives us all a whole day off for whatever we want. What will I do with myself?=准备工作很快就完成了,我们已经为周一做好了一切准备。周一。这意味着我们所有人都有一整天的休息时间可以随心所欲。我该怎么安排自己的时间呢?
Sena blushes a little at hearing all of my compliments, but they genuinely make her happy.=听到我的所有赞美,星奏脸微微泛红,但这些话确实让她感到开心。
I mean what I say too. Have there been bumps in the road? Absolutely. But that comes with any new job.=我说的也是真心话。这一路上有坎坷吗?绝对有。但这是任何新工作都会遇到的。
Nothing is going to be perfect. I've stuck it out though, and things are paying off.=没有什么是完美的。但我坚持了下来,现在一切都在有所回报。
When you care about something, I think you'll fight that much more for it.=当你真正在乎某件事时,我认为你会为它付出更多的努力去战斗。
That's why I work so hard at the cafe. The other girls too. We love it here.=这就是我在咖啡店如此努力工作的原因。其他女孩也是。我们都很喜欢这里。
It's a home to you.=这里对你来说就是家。
I think it's actually starting to become one for me too.=我想它实际上也开始成为我的家了。
Sena's smile brightens up the night. She looks like she could break out into tears, she's so happy.=星奏的笑容照亮了夜晚。她看起来高兴得快要哭出来了。
I've never felt this close to anyone before. And now with you four, I don't know what I'd do without you.=我从未感到与任何人如此亲近过。现在有了你们四个,我不知道没有你们我该怎么办。
Maybe I am. Maybe I'm finally understanding why this place is so special.=也许是吧。也许我终于明白了为什么这个地方如此特别。
I chuckle.=我轻笑了一声。
You know. I'm glad you're our manager.=你知道吗,我很高兴你是我们的店长。
You are?=你是谁?
Yes. You've put more work into this cafe than any of the other managers.=是的。你比其他任何管理者都为这家咖啡店付出了更多心血。
I can tell that you really care about us.=我能感觉到你真的很关心我们。
I'm lucky to have met you.=我很幸运能遇见你。
I don't know what to say. All I've really done is my job. Or at least, I've tried to. Not all of my decisions have gone over well with everyone.=我不知道该说什么。我只是在做我的工作而已。或者至少,我尽力去做了。并不是我所有的决定都能得到每个人的认可。
To hear such earnest words from her though, just what were the previous managers like?=听到她如此真诚的话语,之前的那些店长到底是什么样的人啊?
Sena steps closer to me, and my eyes lock with hers.=星奏向我走近,我的目光与她的相遇。
I don't mean to be forward. But would you go out with me tomorrow? On a date?=我不是想唐突冒进。但是你愿意明天和我出去吗?就当约会?
Yes. I'm sorry to ask so suddenly.=是的。很抱歉这么突然提出邀请。
A-A date?=约-约会?
But since you've started, I enjoy my time at the cafe so much more now.=但自从你来了之后,我在咖啡店的时光变得更加愉快了。
I'm sorry. I cannot do that=对不起。我不能那样做
Of course I will=我当然会的
Because you are there. Please?=因为你在那里。拜托?
    <b>I love it here</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Had some ups and downs</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Not my ideal job</color>=    <b>我很喜欢这里</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>有过起起落落</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>不是我理想的工作</color>
You're becoming part of the family.=你正在成为我们家庭的一部分。
It catches me off guard. But knowing that I'm making a difference in her life is more than comforting. It's satisfying, like I'm on the right path.=这让我措手不及。但知道我正在她的生活中产生影响,这种感觉不仅仅是安慰。它让我感到满足,就像我走在正确的道路上。
This is where I belong. By her side.=这就是我归属的地方。在她身边。
Hearing Sena come flat out and ask me on a date, I'm speechless. I wouldn't think a traditional girl such as herself would do something so bold.=听到星奏直截了当地邀请我去约会,我顿时无言以对。我没想到像她这样传统的女孩会做出如此大胆的事情。
Sena-kun. Of course I will.=星奏君。我当然会的。
How could I possibly say no to you?=我怎么可能拒绝你呢?
I'm very happy to hear that.=我很高兴听到这个消息。
I wasn't sure what you would say.=我不确定你会说什么。
And now that you have, it's almost like everything is moving so fast. I'm sorry for asking you out of the blue.=而现在你已经这样做了,一切似乎都发展得如此之快。我很抱歉这么突然地向你提出请求。
She's adorable. Something tells me she had planned on asking me out on a date for a while now.=她真可爱。我有种感觉,她已经计划向我提出约会邀请有一段时间了。
The way she's fidgeting, and brushing her hair away from her face, she'd been thinking about this moment.=她不停地坐立不安,把头发从脸上拨开,她一定一直在想着这一刻。
My sudden announcement to give everyone the day off tomorrow probably forced her hand. After all, tomorrow will be my first full day off since taking the manager job.=我突然宣布明天给所有人放假可能让她不得不采取行动。毕竟,明天将是我担任经理一职以来的第一个完整休息日。
Don't be sorry. I said "yes."=别道歉。我已经说了"是"
Be excited. I certainly am.=兴奋起来吧。我当然很兴奋。
Really? You are?=真的吗?你是谁?
My Sunday was just going to be a lazy day around the apartment.=我的周日本来只是打算在公寓里懒洋洋地度过。
But now that I know I'll be spending the day with you, I can't wait.=但现在我知道我将和你共度这一天,我已经迫不及待了。
I better go. I need to get ready.=我得走了。我需要做准备。
hehe You need to get some sleep.=呵呵 你需要休息一下了。
I need to plan what we're doing, where we're going, what we're eating...=我需要计划我们要做什么,去哪里,吃什么...
r:"Thank you. Thank you so much, (.+?)-san."=谢谢你。非常感谢你,$1先生。
Go get some rest. We'll figure it out tomorrow.=去休息一下吧。我们明天再想办法。
r:"Good night, (.+?)-san."=晚安,$1先生。
Right.=没错。
Good night Sena-kun.=晚安,星奏君。
I watch Sena wander off, buzzed more from our incoming date than from the alcohol. It's almost funny seeing her wander away, lighthearted and giddy.=我看着星奏漫步离开,她比起酒精的作用,更多是因为我们即将到来的约会而兴奋不已。看着她轻飘飘地走远,那副轻松愉快、兴高采烈的样子,几乎让人觉得有些好笑。
I see her stop at a few closed businesses, checking them out. I can imagine her going back and forth in her head on whether we should stop at them tomorrow.=我看到她在几家关门的店铺前停下脚步,仔细查看着。我能想象她在脑海中反复思考着我们明天是否应该去那些地方。
When I see her bump into someone, I start to move towards the girl. She must realize what she's doing though and hurries off. I can't help but shake my head.=当我看到她撞到某人时,我开始朝那个女孩走去。不过她似乎意识到了自己做了什么,匆忙离开了。我忍不住摇了摇头。
The calm and collected Sena, in a fluster over a date. I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel the same way.=沉着冷静的星奏,因为一次约会而慌乱不已。如果说我没有同样的感受,那我就是在撒谎。
I can't let myself go like that though. With the big celebration now behind us, I head home. Hopefully into a good night's rest. Tomorrow will be a busy day.=不过我不能就这样放纵自己。现在大型庆祝活动已经结束,我准备回家了。希望能有个好好的休息。明天将会是繁忙的一天。
Sunday. It's here. I can't believe that I've actually got a date with Sena today. Of all the girls at the cafe, she's the kindest and most welcoming.=星期天。终于到了。我简直不敢相信今天我真的要和星奏约会了。在咖啡店的所有女孩中,她是最善良也是最热情的。
I suppose it would be her that I fall for. The first one that I meet is the one that I fall in love with. Some might call that reckless. But those people don't know Sena.=我想我会爱上她也是情理之中。我遇到的第一个人就是我爱上的人。有些人可能会说这太鲁莽了。但那些人不了解星奏。
I drag myself out of bed, and go about my morning routine. Admittedly, sleep came in patches for me. I couldn't stop thinking about what might happen on the date.=我强迫自己从床上爬起来,开始了我的晨间例行公事。不得不承认,我昨晚睡得断断续续。我无法停止思考约会时可能会发生什么。
From our conversation last night, I can't help but wonder if Sena had trouble sleeping too. Maybe it was just the alcohol, but she sure was excitable.=从昨晚的谈话来看,我忍不住想知道星奏是否也难以入睡。也许只是酒精的缘故,但她确实非常兴奋。
Showered and shaved, I get myself dressed and sit down for some breakfast. I glance over the newspaper, but do my best not to drown in the sea of scandals and tragedies.=洗完澡、刮完胡子后,我穿好衣服坐下来吃早餐。我随意浏览着报纸,但尽量不让自己沉浸在那些丑闻和悲剧的海洋中。
Bad news sells, and the paper makes sure to take advantage of every story.=坏消息总是好卖,而报纸确保利用好每一个故事。
Although, as I flip through, I do find one fascinating article. "Stars Align for Models of the Essence Rise Talent Agency."=不过,在翻阅的过程中,我确实发现了一篇引人入胜的文章。"Essence Rise人才经纪公司的模特们星光闪耀。"
Is that who Sena-kun models for?=星奏君是为那家公司做模特的吗?
I'm not entirely sure. I don't think she's mentioned who exactly she does her modeling for, but skimming through the article, it mentions the agency as being a locally run business.=我不是很确定。我想她没有提到过她具体为哪家公司做模特,但浏览这篇文章,它提到这个经纪公司是一家本地经营的企业。
And apparently, there's an opportunity for eligible models to be part of a trade show. <i>Interesting.</i>=而且,符合条件的模特们显然有机会参加一个商业展览会。<i>有意思。</i>
I read a bit more of the article, but not much else is revealed. Besides, if I drag my feet any longer, I'll be late for my date.=我又多读了一点那篇文章,但没有发现更多信息。况且,如果我再磨蹭下去,就要迟到赴约了。
For simplicity, we'd decided on meeting up outside the cafe. From there we'll walk around the streets of Akihabara and do who knows what.=为了简单起见,我们决定在咖啡店外面碰面。之后我们会在秋叶原的街道上闲逛,谁知道会做什么呢。
It's a weird feeling coming to work, without actually having to work.=来上班却不用真正工作,这感觉真奇怪。
With everything dark inside the cafe and no promotional displays sitting out in front of the doors, the place looks dead. It's almost eerie in a sense.=咖啡店内一片漆黑,门前也没有任何促销展示,整个地方看起来毫无生气。这种感觉在某种程度上几乎有些诡异。
For a moment, I think of everything we've gone through with the cafe.=有那么一刻,我想起了我们在咖啡店经历的一切。
The financial crisis with it, and the issues with the schedules, it's a miracle that the numbers have turned around like they have.=财务危机加上日程安排的问题,数据能够如此好转简直是个奇迹。
We've still got a long way to go, but I'm feeling good about the place.=我们还有很长的路要走,但我对这个地方有信心。
r:"You're here early, (.+?)-san."=你来得真早,$1先生。
It's a simple, yet elegant outfit. One that reminds me of those European ballroom dances you always read about in books.=这是一件简约而优雅的服装。让我想起了那些你常在书中读到的欧洲舞会场景。
I hear Sena's voice and turn around to find her standing patiently before me. Wearing her lovely white and blue dress.=我听到星奏的声音,转身发现她正耐心地站在我面前。她穿着那件漂亮的蓝白相间的连衣裙。
I didn't want to be late.=我不想迟到。
I was actually hoping to spend a few minutes here.=其实我是希望能在这里多待几分钟。
I could leave if you wanted.=如果你想的话,我可以离开。
Then that makes two of us.=那我们两个就是一样的了。
I meant...=我是说...
I'd like to spend some time with the cafe.=我想在咖啡店待一会儿。
No. That's not what I meant.=不,我不是那个意思。
<i>Like a person?</i> Her words still don't make too much sense. There's almost a sense of nostalgia with how Sena looks over the darkened cafe.=<i>像一个人?</i>她的话依然没什么意义。看着星奏望向昏暗咖啡店的样子,几乎让人感到一丝怀旧。
Especially with being able to crossdress and spend time with like-minded boys, this place is more than just a paycheck to her.=特别是能够异装打扮并与志同道合的男孩子们相处,对她而言,这个地方的意义远不止一份薪水。
We both turn towards the cafe and gaze again over its darkened windows and the "Girls! Girls! Girls!?" sign hanging above the front doors.=我们都转向咖啡店,再次凝视着它那些昏暗的窗户和挂在前门上方的"女孩!女孩!女孩!?"招牌。
The more I think about it though, the more it makes sense. Sena has worked at the cafe for roughly two years now. That's a long time.=不过越是仔细想想,就越觉得有道理。星奏在这家咖啡店已经工作了大约两年。这可是很长一段时间了。
Say nothing=保持沉默
What are you thinking about=你在想什么
I watch as Sena stares over the building. The fondness of her gaze is killing me.=我看着星奏凝视着这栋建筑。她目光中的喜爱之情让我难以承受。
There's some memory, some experience that she's reminiscing over with the cafe. I want to know what she's thinking.=她对这家咖啡店有某些记忆,某些经历在回味。我想知道她在想什么。
I'm just thinking about... the day I started here.=我只是在想...我刚来这里工作的那天。
I remember being so nervous. I wanted to look the part.=我记得当时我紧张极了。我想要看起来很合适。
What are you thinking about?=你在想什么?
I'd even borrowed some clothes from the modeling agency to try on, and see what worked.=我甚至从模特经纪公司借了一些衣服来试穿,看看哪些合适。
Dedicated even then?=那时候就这么敬业了?
But I spent too long on my makeup. And when I left, I forgot that it was raining.=但我花了太长时间化妆。等我出门时,我忘记外面正在下雨。
Yes. I wanted to impress everyone.=是的。我想给所有人留下深刻印象。
I showed up late, and soaking wet. My makeup was such a mess.=我到得很晚,而且浑身湿透。我的妆容一团糟。
I was so embarrassed.=我当时真的很尴尬。
We both have ourselves a good, hearty laugh at the memory. Working way too hard to put her best foot forward, and she tripped out of the gate.=我们都为这段回忆开怀大笑。她当时太努力想给人留下最好的第一印象,结果却一开始就出了洋相。
Hehe I can't imagine.=呵呵,我真是难以想象那个场景。
It's better you can't.=你做不到反而更好。
But everyone was quite understanding. Nanase-san brought me a towel, and the other girls helped fix my makeup.=但是大家都很理解。七濑小姐给我拿了条毛巾,其他女孩们帮我补妆。
I even cried a little.=我甚至还小哭了一场。
Awww.=啊,真可怜。
My heart.=我的心。
I couldn't stop smiling as Sena recounted the events of her first day here. Just listening to her spread warmth through my chest. I wanted to hug her.=当星奏讲述她在这里第一天的经历时,我忍不住一直微笑。仅仅是听她讲述就让我心中充满了温暖。我好想拥抱她。
That's the sweetest story I think I've heard.=我想这是我听过的最温馨的故事了。
I'd only been modeling for a couple years.=我当时只做了几年模特而已。
I was so naive then. It's still quite embarrassing.=那时的我太天真了。想起来还是很尴尬。
I think it's cute.=我觉得这很可爱。
You're still the same, Sena-kun. Trying so hard for everyone.=你还是老样子,星奏君。总是那么努力地为大家付出。
Sena's cheeks flush at my comment. I think she wants to say something in response, but she's speechless.=听到我的话,星奏的脸颊泛起红晕。我觉得她想说些什么回应我,但却一时语塞。
The girl is so humble, that all she can do is give a bow to my comment.=这个女孩如此谦逊,对我的评论她只能鞠躬以示回应。
Admittedly, there is one other time where I found myself in such shambles.=老实说,还有一次我发现自己也是这样狼狈不堪。
Really? When?=真的吗?什么时候?
r:"Thank you, (.+?)-san."=谢谢你,$1先生。
Sena's eyes met mine, and for a few moments, we just stare at each other. I'm so engulfed in her violet irises, that I nearly forget my question.=星奏的眼睛与我的目光相遇,我们就这样凝视着对方好几秒。我完全沉浸在她那紫罗兰色的瞳孔中,差点忘记了我要问的问题。
All I can see is her, and that gorgeous smile of hers.=我眼中只剩下她,还有她那迷人的笑容。
This morning.=今天早上。
Hehe. I was so nervous. I didn't know what to do or wear.=呵呵。我当时紧张极了。不知道该做什么或者穿什么。
She finally answers.=她终于开口了。
I don't go on dates.=我不约会。
If it makes you feel any better, I don't do much dating either.=如果这能让你感觉好些的话,我也不怎么约会。
What's your favorite memory?=你最喜欢的回忆是什么?
The party=派对
The day I met you=我们相遇的那天
Today=今天
Like a person? Her words still don't make too much sense. There's almost a sense of nostalgia with how Sena looks over the darkened cafe.=像一个人?她的话仍然没什么意义。看着星奏注视着昏暗的咖啡店的样子,我几乎感到一丝怀旧之情。
    <b>What are you thinking about</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Say nothing</color>=    <b>你在想什么</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>保持沉默</color>
And apparently, there's an opportunity for eligible models to be part of a trade show. Interesting.=显然,符合条件的模特有机会参加贸易展。有意思。
Scene 13 - Cafe Exterior=场景 13 - 咖啡馆外观
Taking a few minutes to think about everything I've been through, there's nothing that quite measures up to what today has given me.=花了几分钟思考我经历过的一切,没有什么能比得上今天给我带来的体验。
My favorite memory?=我最喜欢的回忆?
Even if we're just getting started, this time with Sena is precious to me.=即使我们才刚刚开始,与星奏共度的这段时光对我来说非常珍贵。
That's cheating.=那是作弊。
I think what's happening right now will become my favorite memory here.=我想现在发生的事情将会成为我在这里最喜欢的回忆。
You can't claim a memory that has not happened yet.=你不能把尚未发生的事情称为回忆。
Then call it a prediction.=那就称它为预测吧。
Then I will do my best to live up to your expectations.=那么我会尽力满足你的期望。
Just enjoy yourself. And you'll be fine.=放松享受吧。你会没事的。
Sena gives me a nod and I relax. Of everything I've said to her, that's not something I want being taken too seriously.=星奏向我点了点头,我放松下来。在我对她说过的所有话中,那句话我并不希望被太当真。
I want Sena to have fun, not to worry over how impressive of a date this is.=我希望星奏能开心享受,而不是担心这次约会有多么令人印象深刻。
We share a few more moments of silence before I finally do a stretch. I can see what Sena means now when she mentioned wanting to spend some time with the cafe.=在我们又共享了几分钟的宁静后,我终于伸了个懒腰。现在我明白星奏之前提到想在咖啡馆多待一会儿是什么意思了。
Once we are both satisfied, we head out into Akihabara.=满足之后,我们一起出发前往秋叶原。
Whenever you are.=随时听候您的吩咐。
Our stroll through Akihabara leads us past a number of shops and streets full of people enjoying their Sunday.=我们在秋叶原的漫步带我们经过了许多商店和街道,街上满是享受周日时光的人们。
There's a pleasant kind of ease to the day, and for a while, just walking next to Sena is enough.=这一天有一种令人愉悦的轻松感,有那么一段时间,仅仅是走在星奏身边就已经足够了。
Soon though, I realize we're not just wandering. Sena is leading me towards the edge of Akihabara.=不过很快,我意识到我们并不只是在漫无目的地闲逛。星奏正在带我前往秋叶原的边缘地带。
I hadn't really noticed since I'd been so caught up in just enjoying my time next to her. But now that I'm paying attention, Sena is checking every street corner.=因为我一直沉浸在和她一起度过的时光中,所以之前并没有真正注意到。但现在仔细观察,我发现星奏正在查看每一个街角。
She keeps a close eye on what road we're on, and what intersections we're crossing.=她密切注意着我们所在的道路,以及我们经过的每一个十字路口。
I have to admit, I've never seen this part of Akihabara before. The businesses aren't so tightly packed together, and the streets are less crowded out here.=我不得不承认,我以前从未见过秋叶原的这一部分。这里的商铺没有那么紧密相连,街道上也没那么拥挤。
Of course. It's somewhere very special to me.=当然。那是对我来说非常特别的地方。
Sena-kun. Were we going somewhere in particular?=星奏君。我们是要去什么特定的地方吗?
Oh? Where are we going?=哦?我们要去哪里?
r:"Don't worry, (.+?)-san. We are almost there."=别担心,$1先生。我们马上就到了。
I promise you will like it.=我保证你会喜欢的。
Hehe. Alright then. Lead the way.=呵呵。好吧。带路吧。
That is a secret. Please trust me.=这是个秘密。请相信我。
Do not worry. We're almost there.=别担心。我们马上就到了。
Sena beams, nodding confidently as we press on. I follow her down a couple more side streets before we finally arrive.=星奏灿烂地笑着,自信地点了点头,我们继续前行。我跟着她穿过几条小巷,最终到达了目的地。
It's a park. Not only that, but a park where you <i>pay</i> just to get in. I've certainly seen these before, but never been inside one.=这是一个公园。不仅如此,还是一个需要<i>付费</i>才能进入的公园。我当然以前见过这样的地方,但从未进去过。
They're supposed to be quite beautiful, and the money helps cover the cost of the upkeep.=据说这里非常美丽,而且收费有助于支付维护费用。
Before I can pull out my wallet, Sena pays for both of us.=还没等我掏出钱包,星奏已经为我们两个人付了钱。
Sena. I could've...=星奏。我本可以...
r:"No. This is my treat for you, (.+?)-san."=不。这是我对你的款待,$1先生。
<i>Note to self. Do something to pay Sena back.</i> It's a terrible look for me to have my date be the one paying for things.=<i>提醒自己:一定要做点什么回报星奏。</i>让约会对象为我付钱,这看起来真的很糟糕。
My concern for the 1300 yen quickly fades away though as we step out into the park. <i>It's beautiful.</i>=不过,当我们步入公园时,我对那1300日元的担忧很快就消失了。<i>这里太美了。</i>
Small fields of flowers decorate the ground in neat rows.=整齐排列的小花田装点着地面。
A narrow, stone cobbled trail leads us through the wide array of trimmed hedges, rose bushes, and many other flowers I cannot name.=一条狭窄的鹅卵石小径引领我们穿过各种修剪整齐的树篱、玫瑰丛和许多我叫不出名字的花朵。
A shimmering pond rests out amongst the flowers on one end, with birds coming and going as they please.=一座闪烁着微光的池塘静卧在一端的花丛中,鸟儿们在此自由地来去。
My first photo shoot was here.=我的第一次摄影拍摄就在这里。
Sena-kun. What is this place?=星奏君,这是什么地方?
It was the start of a new life for me.=这是我新生活的开始。
I follow Sena down one of the many winding paths of the garden. We stop on a wooden bridge that arches over a glistening stream.=我跟随着星奏沿着花园中众多蜿蜒的小径之一前行。我们停在一座拱形跨越闪闪发光的溪流的木桥上。
I think of everyone at the cafe, I am the most fortunate.=我想在咖啡店的所有人中,我是最幸运的。
My family not only encouraged me, but actively pursued my dream with me.=我的家人不仅鼓励我,还积极地与我一起追求我的梦想。
Without them, I never would have made it as a model.=没有他们的支持,我绝不可能成为一名模特。
As long as I've been at the cafe, I can easily count on one hand the number of times that Sena's modeling career has come up.=在我在咖啡店工作的这段时间里,星奏的模特职业被提及的次数用一只手就能轻松数完。
Is that why you never talk about your modeling?=这就是你从不谈论你模特经历的原因吗?
Unless a customer randomly mentions it, she usually keeps that side of her life to herself.=除非有顾客偶然提起,否则她通常对自己生活中的那一面保持缄默。
The others are in different situations with their families.=其他人与家人的情况都不太一样。
Hayasaka-san at least has her sister to support her. Ayase-san has no one.=早坂小姐至少还有她的姐妹支持她。绫濑小姐却无人依靠。
For the sake of others, she bottles up all her excitement. I know bottling up anger leads to problems. I imagine bottling up the excitement or love could be just as damaging.=为了他人着想,她把所有的兴奋都压抑在心里。我知道压抑愤怒会导致问题。我想压抑兴奋或爱可能同样具有破坏性。
So I say nothing. I would like to though. There is so much to talk about with modeling.=所以我保持沉默。虽然我很想开口。关于模特这行,有太多可以聊的东西。
Then talk about it with me.=那就和我谈谈吧。
I just knew I could count on you.=我就知道我可以指望你。
There is so much going on right now. I don't know where to begin.=现在发生了太多事情。我不知道从何说起。
I was reading about some kind of trade show opportunity. Is that your modeling agency?=我刚才看到了一些关于贸易展览会机会的信息。那是你的模特经纪公司吗?
Yes. Essence Rise helped me find my footing with modeling.=是的。Essence Rise帮助我在模特行业找到了立足点。
Well...=嗯...
Now, I have an opportunity to stand on a much bigger stage. It's quite thrilling... if not a little nerve wracking.=现在,我有机会站在一个更大的舞台上。这相当令人兴奋……虽然也有点紧张。
She chuckles, and I move closer to her. As confident of a face that Sena is putting on, she can't stop fidgeting. It's obvious she's not used to talking about her modeling like this.=她轻笑一声,我靠她更近了些。尽管星奏装出一副自信的样子,她却无法停止坐立不安。很明显,她不习惯这样谈论自己的模特工作。
I remember getting cold feet in my public speaking class at college.=我记得在大学公开演讲课上,我曾经紧张得不敢上台。
And that's without all the fancy makeup and clothes that you wear. I'd be nervous too.=而且这还是在你没有精心化妆和穿着华丽服装的情况下。换做是我也会紧张的。
I'm sorry to ramble on about it. I've just never entered into anything so big before.=对不起我喋喋不休地说这些。我只是从未参与过这么大规模的活动。
It has always been magazine shoots and clothing advertising. Those are big... but not in the same way.=我之前一直只是拍摄杂志和服装广告。那些也很重要……但性质完全不同。
I'm excited for you. Any chance I can stop by at this trade show?=我为你感到兴奋。我能去参观这个贸易展览会吗?
Only if you have a ticket. But I hear those are expensive, and difficult to come by.=只有你有票才行。但我听说票价很贵,而且很难买到。
Besides, I'm not sure that I will attend. The agency is still deciding on who gets to go.=再说,我还不确定我会不会参加。经纪公司还在决定谁能去。
It's alright.=没关系。
I place a hand on hers and Sena gazes up at me. Her hopeful eyes search through mine as I try to show my support.=我把手放在她的手上,星奏抬头看着我。她充满希望的眼睛注视着我,而我试图表达我的支持。
If you end up going, you'll be the talk of the day. Doesn't matter what the show is for.=如果你最终去了,你一定会成为当天的焦点。不管展会是做什么的都不重要。
Being the talk of the day sounds like a lot of pressure.=成为众人焦点听起来压力很大。
We wander around a bit more, before Sena starts leading us towards the exit. Even at the tail end of the garden, there are bird baths, stone sculptures, and all manner of decoration.=我们又随意走了一会儿,之后星奏开始带我们朝出口走去。即使在花园的尽头,也有鸟浴盆、石雕和各种各样的装饰品。
r:"But thank you, (.+?)-san."=但是谢谢你,$1先生。
It's the kind of place I just might buy a season pass to.=这就是那种我可能会买季票的地方。
There is another reason I wanted to come here.=我来这里还有另一个原因。
Oh? What's that?=哦?那是什么?
Remember how I mentioned this place changing my life?=还记得我提到过这个地方如何改变了我的生活吗?
Yeah. You started modeling here.=是的。你在这里开始了模特生涯。
I'm becoming much closer to you.=我和你的关系正变得更加亲密。
Because today...=因为今天...
Well, coming here today has changed my life again.=嗯,今天再次来到这里又一次改变了我的生活。
Sena doesn't let me respond. She just giggles and hurries on ahead toward the exit.=星奏没有让我回应。她只是咯咯地笑着,匆忙向出口走去。
<i>How does she do it?</i> It's like this garden was built just for her, and I just received a tour of heaven. I'm left breathless, and standing in a stupor while she waves me on.=<i>她是怎么做到的?</i>就好像这个花园是专为她而建的,而我刚刚参观了一次天堂。我屏住呼吸,呆立在原地,而她向我挥手示意继续前进。
I...=我...
S-Sena-kun.=瀬-星奏君。
r:"(.+?)-san. Why are you still standing there?"=$1先生。你为什么还站在那里?
Come on. The park is closing soon.=快点。公园就要关闭了。
That jerks my legs to life and I speed walk my way out of the park. <i>Early afternoon and the park is closing?</i>=这让我的双腿猛然恢复了活力,我快步走出公园。<i>才下午早些时候公园就要关闭了?</i>
I start to ask Sena why, but she points to a sign near the gate.=我正要问星奏为什么,但她指向了大门附近的一个标志。
Oh. That makes sense.=哦,这就说得通了。
The park closes for a couple hours around noon so caretakers can go through, clean up, and tend to the plants.=公园在中午时分会关闭几个小时,让园丁们可以进去清理和照料植物。
If we really wanted to, we could stop back later in the day when it's open again. <i>The sunset would be gorgeous.</i>=如果我们真的想去的话,我们可以晚些时候再来,等公园重新开放。<i>夕阳会非常壮观。</i>
It's something to keep in mind anyway.=无论如何,这是值得记住的事情。
Is there any place you'd like to go to?=你想去什么地方吗?
I think for a moment, and then nod.=我思考了一会儿,然后点了点头。
I'd like to pick up a few things.=我想去买点东西。
Yeah. Mind if we swing by the mall?=嗯。我们能去一趟购物中心吗?
We turn and head back towards the heart of Akihabara. As we walk, Sena talks more about her modeling career.=我们转身朝着秋叶原的中心区域走去。一路上,星奏向我讲述了更多关于她模特生涯的事情。
She talks about how her father knew a friend of a friend that worked at the talent agency she auditioned for.=她说起她父亲认识一个朋友的朋友,那个人在她试镜的人才机构工作。
A friend from my father's office had a daughter modeling with them at the time.=我父亲办公室的一个朋友,他的女儿当时在那里做模特。
I'm honestly a little jealous. I've never had that kind of luck before.=老实说我有点嫉妒。我从来没有过那种好运气。
That's how I got my foot in the door.=就是这样我得到了进入这一行的机会。
My luck only produced one audition.=我的运气只给我带来了一次试镜机会。
I can only imagine. How do you even prepare for those auditions?=我只能想象。你是怎么为那些试镜做准备的?
One way to think about them is a pageant. It's a showcase of beauty, personality, and refinement.=可以将它们看作是选美比赛。这是一场展示美丽、个性和修养的盛会。
Everything else took work, and a great deal of patience.=其他所有事情都需要付出努力,以及极大的耐心。
I work on my vocals, and my dancing. I also keep my interviewing skills as sharp as I can.=我努力提升自己的声乐和舞蹈能力。我还尽可能保持自己的采访技巧锐利。
You could say it's all about presentation.=可以说这一切都在于展示自己的方式。
Wow. Sort of a jack of all trades then.=哇。那你简直是多才多艺啊。
Precisely.=确切如此。
We both have ourselves a laugh as we make our way back into the heart of Akihabara. The afternoon crowds keep us on our toes, and I suddenly miss the serene quiet of the garden.=我们一边笑着一边回到秋叶原的中心地带。下午的人群让我们不得不时刻保持警惕,我突然怀念起花园里那宁静祥和的氛围。
Not that I dislike Akihabara, but there's something to be said for calm, open land where people aren't shoulder to shoulder.=我并不是不喜欢秋叶原,但是那种宁静、开阔的地方,人与人之间不用肩膀挨着肩膀,确实有其独特的魅力。
Still, Sena's dedication to her modeling is impressive. With how hard she works at the cafe, I know that she'll go far with her modeling.=不过,星奏对模特工作的奉献精神令人钦佩。看到她在咖啡店如此努力工作,我相信她的模特事业一定会有很大发展。
As nice as it is outside, the sun is beating down pretty hard. I had started to sweat a bit out there. The majority though are carrying bags and going from store to store.=外面虽然很不错,但太阳照射得相当猛烈。我在外面已经开始微微出汗了。不过大多数人都提着购物袋,从一家商店走到另一家商店。
We finally make it into the mall, and it's as bustling as ever. Some people are just hanging out, taking a break from the heat.=我们终于进入了购物中心,这里一如既往地熙熙攘攘。一些人只是在闲逛,暂时躲避外面的炎热。
Feels like I've spent a lot of time here lately.=感觉我最近在这里待了很长时间。
Between shopping for groceries, and coming in for the occasional supply runs, I know this mall inside and out.=无论是购买杂货,还是偶尔来补充日常用品,我对这个购物中心的每个角落都了如指掌。
From the electronics departments to the clothes and office stores, I don't need to even think about where to go.=从电子产品区到服装店和办公用品店,我甚至不需要思考就知道该去哪里。
I spend anymore time here, they'll ticket me for loitering.=我要是再在这里待下去,他们就要给我开闲逛罚单了。
This is Akihabara's largest shopping center.=这是秋叶原最大的购物中心。
Swing and a miss. I'd intended to get a rise out of Sena with that comment. The joke either flew over her head, or my humor has once again failed to impress.=一击落空。我本想用那句话激怒星奏,但这个玩笑要么被她完全忽略了,要么就是我的幽默感再次无法打动人心。
It makes sense you'd come here often. I'm almost always stopping for one reason or another.=你经常来这里很合理。我几乎总是因为这样或那样的原因停下来。
Fortunately, Sena isn't interested in lingering on my sense of humor, or lack thereof.=幸运的是,星奏并不想纠结于我的幽默感,或者说我缺乏的幽默感。
My bet is on the latter. <i>Oh well. Maybe someday.</i> I tell myself.=我赌是后者。<i>算了,也许改天吧。</i>我对自己说。
So, what was it you needed?=那么,你需要什么呢?
Mainly a couple of books.=主要是几本书。
Figure I may as well grab some reference material while we're here.=既然来了这里,我想顺便找些参考资料。
References for what?=参考资料是关于什么的?
Work.=工作。
Nanase-kun or Hayasaka-san mention my placemats?=七濑君或早坂小姐有提到过我的餐垫吗?
Hayasaka-san showed one to me.=早坂先生给我看过一个。
I'd like to do more stuff like that. Just need some ideas.=我想多做些那样的事情。只是需要一些灵感。
They sounded really cute.=他们听起来真的很可爱。
I want to come up with some fun activities for the customers.=我想为顾客们想一些有趣的活动。
Reaching the bookstore, I lead the way in and we both move through the aisles, searching for the reference section.=到达书店后,我带路走进去,我们俩穿过书架之间的过道,寻找参考资料区。
The bookstore is one of the smaller stores in the mall, and so it doesn't take too long before I'm pulling out a couple of selections to purchase.=这家书店是商场里较小的店铺之一,所以没过多久我就挑选了几本书准备结账。
Once I have what I need, I see Sena eyeing one of the aisles. <i>Did she want to buy something?</i> I still owe her for paying my fare at the garden earlier.=拿到我需要的东西后,我注意到星奏正盯着其中一个书架。<i>她想买点什么吗?</i>我还欠她在花园时帮我付的车费。
Was there anything you wanted?=你有什么想要的吗?
No. I'm fine. Really, I don't need anything.=不用了。我很好。真的,我不需要任何东西。
Sena quickly nods in response. With how high she jumped from my question, I'd say there's definitely something here that's caught her eye.=星奏迅速点头回应。从她听到我问题时那么大的反应来看,我敢说这里肯定有什么东西吸引了她的注意。
You sure?=你确定吗?
I don't mind buying you something.=我不介意给你买点东西。
I figure I owe her from our stop at the park.=我想我欠她在公园那一站的钱。
Without waiting for Sena to respond, I wander over to the aisle she'd been eyeing. It's the "Romance" section, funnily enough. <i>Actually, this fits her to a tee.</i>=不等星奏回应,我就漫步走向她一直盯着的那个书架。有趣的是,那是"言情小说"区。<i>实际上,这非常符合她的性格。</i>
Come on. What is it?=来吧。怎么了?
I-I really don't need...=我-我真的不需要...
Come on. You paid for my fee at the garden. Let me buy you something here.=来吧。你在花园里帮我付了费用。让我在这里给你买点东西作为回报。
Sena rushes up to my side, as if to stop me from activating a trap door or getting ensnared in the claws of a monster. It's rather cute how flustered she is.=星奏快步赶到我身旁,仿佛要阻止我触发一个陷阱门或被某个怪物的爪子缠住。她慌乱的样子真的很可爱。
She's stunned into silence. For a moment, I half expect her to walk out. She's not used to being doted on like this, least from what I can gather.=她惊讶得说不出话来。有那么一瞬间,我差点以为她要离开了。从我所了解的情况来看,她不习惯被这样宠着。
Please. It's my treat.=拜托。这是我请客。
Eventually though, Sena reaches up and pulls out a single book. On the cover is a beautiful, slender boy.=最终,星奏伸手拿出了一本书。封面上是一个美丽纤细的男孩。
Then...=然后...
Dressed up in a traditional yukata, he stands alone at a pier, gazing out over the horizon. "Empty Docks" is the title of the book.=身着传统浴衣的他,独自站在码头上,凝视着远方的地平线。《空荡的码头》是这本书的标题。
Yes. It just came out.=是的。刚刚出版。
This one?=这本吗?
It's the next book in the Lost Love series.=这是《失落的爱》系列的下一本书。
The name alone sounds tragic.=光是这个名字就听起来很悲伤。
The series follows two boys in search of each other.=这个系列讲述了两个男孩相互寻找对方的故事。
It is.=确实如此。
She presses the book against her chest.=她将书紧贴在胸前。
Aito-san and Yoshimi-san. They finally found each other at the end of the last book, and Aito-san was going to confess to Yoshimi-san. But...=相人先生和良实先生。他们终于在上一本书的结尾找到了彼此,相人先生正准备向良实先生表白。但是...
Yoshimi-san left to find his brother, leaving Aito-san behind.=良实先生离开去寻找他的兄弟,留下了相人先生。
I listen to her tell the tragic tale of the two boys. It sounds like a heart-felt story that the author has put a lot of work into.=我静静地听她讲述这两个男孩的悲伤故事。这听起来像是一个动人的故事,作者在创作中倾注了大量心血。
Then let's pick it up.=那就买下它吧。
The more I look at Sena, the more she reminds me of my mom too. I can clearly remember my mom tearing up over similar books back home.=我越看星奏,就越觉得她像我妈妈。我清楚地记得,妈妈在家里看类似的书时也会流泪。
r:"Thank you (.+?)-san."=谢谢你,$1先生。
Once you've read it, you can give me a review.=读完之后,可以告诉我你的感想。
I smile and nod, taking the book from her before finally going up to pay. Honestly, these books never seemed like my cup of tea.=我微笑着点头,从她手中接过书后终于走去付款。老实说,这类书从来不是我喜欢的类型。
But if they can move even Sena, then maybe I need to give them a read.=但如果这些书连星奏都能感动,那也许我也该读一读。
We leave the bookstore together and the day, along with my arms, feels so full.=我们一起离开书店,这一天和我的双臂一样,感觉如此充实。
From the moment I met up with Sena at the cafe, to the garden, and now this, I honestly couldn't be happier than I am now.=从在咖啡店与星奏相遇,到花园,再到现在,我真的无法比现在更幸福了。
I've heard some people describe love as filling a black hole in a person's heart.=我听说有些人将爱情描述为填补一个人心中的黑洞。
I thought that was melodramatic at best, and downright cringe at worst. But now with Sena at my side, I think I see what they mean.=我曾经认为那最好不过是melodramatic too much feelings,最糟糕的话简直令人尴尬。但现在有星奏在我身边,我想我明白他们的意思了。
Where should we go?=我们应该去哪里?
It's starting to get late.=天色已晚。
There's an emptiness to life that drains away when I'm with Sena.=当我和星奏在一起时,生活中的那种空虚感就会消失不见。
Sena's question pulls me out of my head. She's right. The number of people in the mall have slimmed down, and the evening sun is casting an orange hue through the store windows.=星奏的提问把我从思绪中拉了出来。她说得对。商场里的人流已经少了许多,傍晚的阳光透过商店橱窗投射进来,染上了一层橙色的色调。
I'd suggest going back to the garden, but I doubt we'd make it before close.=我本想建议回花园看看,但恐怕在关门前赶不到那里了。
How about something to eat?=我们去吃点东西怎么样?
Don't know about you, but I'm pretty hungry myself.=不知道你怎么样,但我自己已经饿得不行了。
I often stop by when I'm modeling.=我在做模特工作的时候经常会过来这里。
Let's go there then.=那我们就去那里吧。
I'd love to. There's a small restaurant that has good food, and kind service.=我很乐意。有一家小餐厅,那里的食物很好吃,服务也很周到。
Sena smiles, and once again, leads the way. Turns out, this little restaurant isn't too far from the bookstore.=星奏微笑着,再次带路前行。原来,这家小餐厅离书店并不远。
We enter into a basic family restaurant with red cushioned seats, and golden oak stained aesthetic.=我们走进一家普通的家庭餐厅,这里有红色软垫座椅和金色橡木装饰风格。
It resembles country dining if anything, and all the staff are dressed semi formal with matching red aprons and black slacks.=要说的话,这里有点像乡村餐厅的风格,所有的工作人员都穿着半正式的服装,配着相同的红色围裙和黑色长裤。
Thank you for inviting me out, Sena-kun.=谢谢你邀请我出来,星奏君。
Everything has been amazing.=一切都太棒了。
r:"Please (.+?)-san. I should be thanking you."=拜托$1先生。应该是我来感谢你才对。
We find ourselves a table and after ordering some food, sit back to relax.=我们找了张桌子,点完餐后靠坐在椅背上放松。
I can't remember the last time I had such fun. Today has meant so much to me.=我已经记不清上次玩得这么开心是什么时候了。今天对我来说意义非凡。
I smile back at her, meeting that beautiful violet gaze of hers.=我回以微笑,与她那美丽的紫罗兰色眼眸对视。
I'm glad I could spend it with you.=我很高兴能和你一起度过这段时间。
I'd have it no other way.=我不愿意用其他任何方式。
We're on the same wavelength. Soon, our bill is paid, our stomachs are full, and we're out the door.=我们心有灵犀。很快,我们结了账,填饱了肚子,然后走出了门。
Our food arrives shortly after and the hamburger steak, while simple, is delicious. During our whole meal, few words pass between us, but few need to.=不久后我们的食物就上来了,虽然只是简单的汉堡牛排,但却十分美味。整顿饭期间,我们之间几乎没说什么话,但也不需要太多言语。
We step out of the mall just as many of the stores inside are closing up. The sun has set, and Akihabara's nightlife is just waking from its slumber.=我们走出商场时,里面的许多店铺正在关门。太阳已经落山,秋叶原的夜生活刚刚从沉睡中苏醒。
The neon lights and street lamps give the city an alluring glow, almost beckoning us deeper into its core. But even then, I can't stop the yawn that sneaks out of my lips.=霓虹灯和街灯让城市笼罩在诱人的光芒中,仿佛在召唤我们深入其核心。但即便如此,我还是忍不住打了个哈欠。
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yawn.=对不起。我不是故意打哈欠的。
It's been so much fun, I didn't realize how tired I'd gotten.=太开心了,我都没意识到自己已经这么累了。
Perhaps we should call it a night.=也许我们该结束今晚的活动了。
I think the same can be said for me.=我想我也是同样的感受。
As much as I hate seeing our date come to an end, she's right. We've both had a full day, and we both have work in the morning.=虽然我很不愿意看到我们的约会结束,但她说得对。我们都度过了充实的一天,而且明早都要工作。
It is alright.=没关系。
I could walk you home if you'd like.=如果你愿意,我可以送你回家。
Sure... Wait. What?=当然...等一下。什么?
Isn't it usually the boy who walks the girl home? I mean, we're both boys, but Sena... I'm not too sure what to do here.=通常不是应该男生送女生回家吗?我是说,我们都是男生,但星奏...我不太确定该怎么做。
What about you? Shouldn't I...=那你呢?我不是应该...
r:"You don't need to worry, (.+?)-san."=你不必担心,$1先生。
I'll be fine. I want to walk you home.=我没事的。我想送你回家。
I'd be happy if you walked me home then.=如果你能送我回家的话,我会很开心的。
Me too.=我也是。
If you say so.=如果你这么说的话。
We start off down the street towards my apartment, walking side by side. Somewhere along the way, we end up holding hands.=我们并肩走在通往我公寓的街道上。不知不觉间,我们牵起了彼此的手。
I decide it best not to argue. Besides, I can't exactly complain about the company.=我决定最好不要争论。况且,我也不能抱怨有人陪伴。
The whole walk home, I'm tempted to talk to her, to come up with some kind of conversation. It's too peaceful though, and too perfect.=一路送她回家,我很想和她聊天,找些话题。但是这种氛围太过宁静、太过完美了。
Despite the chill in the air, my chest is warm. Each time Sena brushes up against me, my heart flutters around in my chest.=尽管空气很冷,我的胸口却很温暖。每次星奏靠近我,我的心就在胸腔里怦怦乱跳。
It keeps a wide smile plastered across my face that'd be impossible to hide.=它让我脸上挂着一个灿烂的笑容,根本无法掩饰。
The time to part ways is at hand, and I squeeze Sena's fingers without thinking. <i>Don't suppose I could walk her home now?</i>=分别的时刻即将到来,我不自觉地握紧了星奏的手指。<i>不知道现在我能不能送她回家呢?</i>
Time flies on our slow walk, and before I know it, my apartment is standing right in front of us.=时间在我们缓慢的散步中悄然流逝,不知不觉间,我的公寓已经矗立在我们面前。
Well Sena-kun. Thank you so much for today.=呐,星奏君。今天真的非常感谢你。
If everyday is like this with you, I can't wait for our next date.=如果每一天都能和你这样在一起,我真迫不及待想要下次约会了。
I'll cherish every moment of it.=我会珍惜与你在一起的每一刻。
r:"You too, (.+?)-san."=你也是,$1先生。
Yeah. Everything is fine.=嗯。一切都很好。
Everything okay?=一切都还好吗?
But could maybe...=但是或许可以...
Sena shifts her weight from side to side. Before I can ask what's wrong, she leans in and presses her lips right up to mine.=星奏来回地移动着身体重心。还没等我问她怎么了,她就倾身向前,将她的嘴唇紧贴在我的嘴唇上。
The kiss is soft, and short. <i>Strawberry.</i> Her lips taste faintly of strawberry, and when she pulls away, I'm left speechless.=这个吻柔软而短暂。<i>草莓。</i>她的嘴唇带着淡淡的草莓味,当她离开时,我已经说不出话来。
The kiss was too brief, too short, and I was too stunned. Even as she pulls away, I see the distinct hue of red splashed across her cheeks.=这个吻太短暂了,我还没反应过来就结束了。即使她已经离开,我仍能看到她脸颊上泛起的那抹明显的红晕。
Mine are burning hot, and we both look away at the same time.=我的脸颊火热滚烫,我们同时移开了视线。
Would it be okay... if I stepped in for a bit?=我可以...稍微进来一下吗?
Her words are so soft, so short, I almost don't hear her.=她的话语如此轻柔,如此简短,我几乎没有听到。
We step into my apartment, and Sena slips past me into my dark abode. Only when I turn on the lights do I see her twirl around in place, taking everything in.=我们走进我的公寓,星奏悄然从我身边滑过,进入我漆黑的住所。只有当我打开灯光时,才看到她原地转了一圈,环顾四周。
Of course. Come in.=当然。请进。
So this is where you live?=所以这就是你住的地方?
Heh. Yeah. Not much, but it's home.=呵呵。是啊。虽然不怎么样,但这就是我的家。
It is just how I imagined it would be.=这就是我想象中的样子。
What? Empty walls and cheap furniture.=什么?空荡荡的墙壁和廉价的家具。
I'm not exactly a sophisticated guy. I settle for practical over gaudy. Cheap versus overpriced. Any pictures hanging are using nails that were already in the walls.=我算不上是个精致的人。我更看重实用而非华丽。便宜的而非昂贵的。墙上挂的任何画都是用墙上原本就有的钉子挂起来的。
Even then, I only have a couple of those on display. I'm not much of a decorator.=即便如此,我也只摆了几样东西出来而已。我不太擅长装饰。
Simple. Minimalist.=简单。极简主义。
I would.=我愿意。
It's relaxing. Cozy.=这里很舒适。很温馨。
I like it.=我喜欢它。
Funny. I wasn't quite expecting to receive compliments on my interior design skills today, or lack thereof.=有趣。我今天完全没想到会收到关于我的室内设计技巧的赞美,或者说是我缺乏这方面的技巧。
I don't know if I'd go that far.=我不确定我会说得那么肯定。
Coming from Sena though, she doesn't come off as someone who'd lie through their teeth. Sena has always been careful about what she's said. <i>Although...</i>=不过话说回来,星奏给人的印象不像是会满口谎言的人。星奏一直都很谨慎地选择自己的言辞。<i>虽然...</i>
Now I wonder what your place must look like.=我在想你的住所是什么样子的。
I have a vanity and mirror where I do my makeup. Some dressers and shelves with stuffed animals, and lots of stuffed animals.=我有一个梳妆台和镜子,我在那里化妆。一些衣柜和架子上摆着毛绒玩具,还有很多很多毛绒玩具。
And that's not interesting?=你觉得这还不有趣吗?
Your place sounds far more cozy than mine.=你的住所听起来比我的舒适多了。
My place is far less interesting.=我的住所远没那么有趣。
Maybe another time.=也许改天吧。
Tonight, I want to be here with you.=今晚,我想和你在一起。
Wrapping my arms around the raven haired beauty, I pull her in for a hug. Her silky hair brushes against my skin, and I feel the steady rhythm of her heart against mine.=我张开双臂环抱住这位乌黑秀发的美人,将她拉入怀中。她如丝般柔顺的头发轻拂过我的肌肤,我能感受到她稳定的心跳与我的心跳交织在一起。
For a time, we stand in the middle of my apartment, just rocking back and forth. Like a slow dance, we shift our weight from foot to foot in each other's arms.=有那么一段时间,我们站在我公寓的中央,只是在彼此的怀抱中轻轻摇晃。就像一支缓慢的舞蹈,我们在彼此的臂弯中轻轻地将重心从一只脚移到另一只脚。
It's impossible not to lean in and nuzzle my face in against her hair.=我情不自禁地倾身向前,把脸埋进她的发丝间。
Every time I even try to pull away, Sena snuggles closer to me.=每次我试图离开,星奏就会更紧地依偎过来。
Eventually though, I hear a yawn escape out of her mouth and chuckle.=不过最终,我听到她打了个哈欠,我轻笑了一下。
Want to lay down?=想躺下休息一会儿吗?
She doesn't respond. She just nods against my shoulder.=她没有回应。只是靠在我肩上点了点头。
We part just enough to walk into the bedroom without tripping over each other. Once in bed though, we cuddle back up.=我们稍稍分开,刚好能不绊倒对方地走进卧室。一旦躺到床上,我们又依偎在了一起。
Our foreheads touching, I gaze deep into those beautiful violet eyes of hers.=我们额头相抵,我深深凝视着她那双美丽的紫罗兰色眼眸。
She stares right back, and doesn't say a word. None are needed. Our lips meet once more in a slow, meandering kiss.=她直视着我,一言不发。无需言语。我们的唇再次相遇,缓慢而悠长地亲吻着。
I ask, knowing she's tired, and also knowing that we both have work in the morning.=我问道,明知道她已经很累了,而且我们两个明早都要上班。
Should we sleep?=我们该睡了吗?
We should but...=我们应该这么做但是...
I don't want the night to end just yet.=我还不想让这个夜晚结束。
Sena's cheeks heat up, and I can feel her soft, yet heavy breaths against my cheek.=星奏的脸颊变得滚烫,我能感觉到她柔软却沉重的呼吸轻拂在我的脸颊上。
I know it's selfish of me to ask this.=我知道这样请求很自私。
And I'll understand if you say no...=如果你拒绝的话,我也能理解...
Sena rambles on, making excuses and apologies over a simple request that she hasn't yet made. <i>What could be troubling her?</i>=星奏絮絮叨叨地说着,为一个她还未提出的简单请求找各种借口和道歉。<i>她到底在为什么事情而烦恼呢?</i>
It's not like Sena to be so troubled she can't speak. Then again, she usually isn't one to be asking favors.=星奏居然烦恼到说不出话来,这可不像她。不过话说回来,她平时也不是会开口请求别人帮忙的类型。
That's when I notice it. I only notice by chance, but <i>something</i> looks to be poking against Sena's skirt <i>from underneath</i>.=就在这时我注意到了。我只是偶然瞥见,但裙子下面<i>有什么东西</i>似乎正顶着星奏的裙子。
Seeing that adorable bulge sends a smile curling over my lips. One that I have no chance of hiding from her.=看到那可爱的隆起让我的嘴角不自觉地上扬,这个笑容我根本无法对她隐藏。
The sight of my smile completely interrupted whatever train of thought she had going with her rambles. The streak of red across her face combined with her pleading gaze says it all.=我的微笑完全打断了她絮絮叨叨的思绪。她脸上那一抹红晕,加上那恳求的目光,已经说明了一切。
You thought I wouldn't notice?=你以为我没注意到吗?
Sena-kun. You didn't ask to come in just to fall asleep with me now did you?=星奏君。你不会是只为了和我一起睡觉才要求进来的吧?
W-What do you mean? I...=什-什么意思?我...
The uneasiness from her is alluring. She's usually so honest, so forthright. Right now though, she's struggling just to respond. It's the cutest I think I've ever seen her.=她的不安让人着迷。她平时总是那么诚实,那么直率。但此刻,她却挣扎着想要做出回应。我想这是我见过她最可爱的样子。
I wait a bit longer before taking her hand in mine. She nearly jumps at the gesture, but she doesn't pull away. Her hand, soft and smooth, trembles within my grasp.=我又等了一会儿,才握住了她的手。这个动作让她几乎跳了起来,但她没有抽回手。她那柔软光滑的手,在我的掌心中微微颤抖。
She wants something from me, but she doesn't want to admit it. Or maybe she can't as that would be very unlady-like.=她想从我这里得到什么,但她不愿意承认。或许是因为那样做太不淑女了,所以她无法开口。
Well, I...=嗯,我...
Well?=怎么样?
Sena-kun. I want the same thing.=星奏君。我也想要同样的事情。
Yes Sena-kun. I do.=是的,星奏君。我确实如此。
But if you're not ready, I don't want to pressure you.=但如果你还没准备好,我不想给你压力。
No. It's fine. I-I'm ready.=不。没关系。我-我已经准备好了。
Are you sure?=你确定吗?
With me?=和我一起?
Sena nods, guiding my hands to her chest. She holds them there, staring deep into my eyes with those beautiful violet irises of hers.=星奏点点头,引导我的手放在她胸前。她将我的手按在那里,用那双美丽的紫罗兰色眼眸深深地注视着我的眼睛。
r:"Yes. Please (.+?)-san. I want to be with you."=是的。拜托了$1先生。我想和你在一起。
The desire in her voice goes off inside me like a hand grenade. I roll myself on top of her, and Sena stares up at me with her big eyes.=她声音中的渴望在我体内如同手榴弹般爆发。我翻身压在她身上,星奏用她那双大眼睛仰望着我。
Nervous, yet anticipating me all the same. She keeps my hand to her chest as I lean down and kiss her lips.=她紧张但又期待着我。当我俯身亲吻她的唇时,她依然紧握着我放在她胸前的手。
The touch of our mouths is nothing more than a peck at first. Our mouth touching, her taste hovering around the rim of my lips.=我们双唇的触碰起初只是轻轻一啄。我们的嘴唇相接,她的味道在我唇边徘徊。
Eventually though, she opens up, granting me access past those strawberry coated gates. Sliding my tongue in over hers, Sena lets out a whimper, squeezing my hand, not letting me go.=不过最终,她放松了下来,允许我越过那道草莓味的关卡。当我的舌尖滑过她的舌头,星奏发出一声轻哼,紧握着我的手,不让我离开。
I press down against her, letting the girl feel my body on her own as we kiss. My tongue takes full control of her mouth before she starts to kiss me back.=我压向她,让这个女孩在我们亲吻时感受到我的身体压在她身上。我的舌头完全掌控了她的口腔,随后她开始回应我的亲吻。
We stay entangled together for a number of minutes, and I only pull back to catch my breath.=我们紧紧纠缠在一起好几分钟,我只是为了喘口气才稍稍后撤。
Take it off.=脱掉它。
Sena-kun. May take off your skirt?=星奏君。我可以脱掉你的裙子吗?
Finally, she's becoming honest. I shoot her an encouraging smile as I slide my fingers down to the hem of her skirt.=终于,她开始变得坦率了。当我的手指滑向她裙子的边缘时,我给了她一个鼓励的微笑。
It takes me a moment to undo it, but soon enough, I'm able to slide the skirt down her slender legs and toss it aside.=我花了点时间解开它,但很快,我就能将裙子从她纤细的双腿上褪下,随手扔到一旁。
With the skirt off, Sena slides out of her panties while I undress as well. With her smooth thighs and dick exposed to me, I need only seconds before I'm fully aroused.=当裙子脱下后,星奏滑掉她的内裤,而我也同时脱去衣物。看着她光滑的大腿和暴露在我面前的性器,我只需几秒钟就已经完全兴奋起来。
My own shaft standing tall between my legs, I throb with anticipation just seeing her body unveiled for me.=我的性器在双腿间高高挺立,仅仅是看到她为我展露的身体,我就因期待而悸动。
You're beautiful.=你很美丽。
I've never felt this way before. My body is going crazy.=我从未有过这种感觉。我的身体变得疯狂起来。
Don't worry. I'll take care of you. All of you.=别担心。我会照顾你的。照顾你们所有人。
With Sena's thighs spread, I push her legs up to get that creamy ass sprawled out over my lap. The head of my dick brushes up against her smooth ball sack.=我分开星奏的大腿,将她的双腿抬高,让那光滑的臀部完全展现在我的腿上。我的性器前端轻轻擦过她光滑的阴囊。
A moan leaks out from Sena's mouth, and I bite my lip. Staring down over her, I run my fingers along her butt.=一声呻吟从星奏口中泄出,我咬住嘴唇。俯视着她,我的手指沿着她的臀部游走。
Squeezing her plush ass and listening to the ragged breathing escaping her lips, I let out a moan of my own.=揉捏着她柔软的臀部,聆听着从她唇间逃出的急促呼吸,我也不禁发出一声呻吟。
Haaah...=哈啊...
Sena-kun...=星奏君...
I say teasingly. She blushes, gazing away from me, pouting. Before I can even open my mouth to protest though, I see a smile spreading over her face.=我戏谑地说道。她脸红了,将视线移开,噘着嘴。不过还没等我开口抗议,我就看到她脸上绽放出一个微笑。
It just makes me want to tease her more.=这只会让我更想逗弄她。
I don't think I'll get any sleep with you like this.=我想你这样的话我是不可能睡得着的。
Taking hold of her erect penis in my hand, I jerk my hand up and down her length. Sena's body tenses up while I milk her.=握住她勃起的性器在我手中,我上下套弄着她的长度。当我为她服务时,星奏的身体变得紧绷起来。
Those hips bouncing in my lap against the steady strokes of my hand.=那臀部随着我手上稳定的套弄节奏在我腿上起伏跳动。
r:"Ahhh (.+?)-san! Haahh D-Don't tease me""=啊啊啊$1先生!哈啊啊别、别戏弄我"
She whimpers out. Her mouth dropping open in ecstasy from the jerks of my hand. I squeeze her shaft, milking out some beads of pre onto her stomach.=她呜咽着,快感让她嘴唇微张。我挤压着她的柱身,将几滴前液挤到她的腹部。
The girl writhing underneath me, my own dick twitching for attention.=少女在我身下扭动着,我自己的阴茎也在抽动着渴求关注。
Don't let me cum like this.=别让我这样射出来。
What is it you want?=你想要什么?
You have to tell me clearly.=你必须清楚地告诉我。
I shouldn't be such a tease, but I want to hear it. I want to hear her ask for it.=我不该这样逗她,但我想听她说出来。我想听她开口请求。
r:"(.+?)-san. Ahhh please..."=$1先生。啊啊请你...
Her eyes grow big. Her chest rises and falls with each heavy breath. It's only when I stop jerking her off that Sena really tenses up.=她的眼睛睁大了。她的胸口随着每一次沉重的呼吸而起伏。只有当我停止为她手淫时,星奏才真正绷紧了身体。
I want you inside of me. That's how I want to cum...=我想要你进入我的身体。我想要这样射出来...
r:"(.+?)-san..."=$1先生...
With you inside me.=和你在我体内。
But instead, I press both my hands against her ass, helping to spread that tight star of hers.=但我反而将双手按在她的臀部上,帮助扩张她那紧致的菊穴。
I feel just how tight Sena is when I press the head of my cock against her tight hole, kissing her entrance.=当我将我的龟头抵在星奏紧致的穴口时,亲吻着她的入口,我能感受到她有多紧。
Her words alone drive me to the edge. I have to force myself not to just ram it all inside her at once.=仅仅是她的话语就已经让我濒临边缘。我必须强迫自己不要一下子全部冲进她的身体里。
With a deep breath, I slowly push my hips forward, easing the mushroom head of my cock into her ass. Sena tilts back her head, a squeal of a moan leaving her lips.=深吸一口气,我缓缓向前挺腰,将我阴茎的龟头缓缓挤入她的后庭。星奏向后仰起头,一声尖细的呻吟从她唇间溢出。
Haahhnn...=哈啊嗯...
Ahhhhnnn!=啊啊啊嗯!
I push in further, slowly pushing inch after inch into the girl. Her ass smothering around my shaft, almost sucking me in as she squeezes against me.=我进一步推进,慢慢地一寸一寸地进入这个女孩。她的后庭紧紧包裹着我的肉棒,当她绞紧我时,几乎要将我吸入其中。
When I finally slide all the way inside of her, I hold myself in place. Letting her ass get used to feeling me inside her, I pull about halfway out, and then thrust back in.=当我终于完全滑入她体内时,我保持不动。让她的后庭适应我在里面的感觉,然后我抽出一半,再重新插入。
Her voice squeals out in a moan, and I begin steadily thrusting my penis into her ass. Pushing against the girl, causing her to gently bounce against the bed with each thrust.=她发出尖细的呻吟声,我开始稳定地将阴茎抽插进她的后庭。推挤着这个女孩,使她随着每一次抽插轻轻地在床上弹动。
鱼-sa...aahhhnn!=鱼先…啊啊嗯!
Sena-kun mmphh...=星奏君嗯唔...
Your ass is so tight. It feels really good on my dick.=你的后庭真紧啊。夹得我的肉棒感觉非常舒服。
Her face heats up when I tell her, and I can't tell if she ignores what I said or is too caught up in the pleasure to even notice.=当我告诉她时,她的脸变得通红,我不知道她是在忽略我说的话,还是太沉浸在快感中甚至没有注意到。
But with the pressure her ass places on my dick, I start thrusting faster against her little hole.=但在她后庭对我肉棒施加的压力下,我开始更快地抽插着她的小穴。
Rubbing the length of my member in and out of Sena's ass, my penis drools out precum into her hole, lubing her up and making it easier to thrust inside.=在星奏的后庭进进出出地摩擦着我的肉棒,我的阴茎流出前液进入她的小穴,润滑了她并使抽插变得更加容易。
Y-You're... mmphhhh going faster?=你-你是在...嗯唔啊啊加快速度吗?
Sena... Your ass is feeling way too good.=星奏...你的后庭感觉太棒了。
Yess...=是啊...
Sena gasps, bucking her hips as I push into her. Watching as the girl's cock starts leaking out some precum of its own. Her body trembles from the pleasure I'm plowing into her.=星奏随着我的进入而喘息,挺动着臀部。我看着这个女孩的肉棒开始流出自己的前液。她的身体因我带给她的快感而颤抖。
I can barely hold myself back anymore, slapping my hips against Sena's ass. My balls hit her backside on each thrust I shove into her.=我几乎无法再控制自己,胯部拍打着星奏的臀部。每一次插入,我的睾丸都撞击着她的臀部。
r:"Ahhh (.+?)-san... ahhhmm y-you're too rough."=啊啊$1先生...啊嗯呜你-你太粗暴了。
I-I'll go crazy!=我-我要疯了!
Sena-kun. Mmm I want to see you lose it for me.=星奏君。嗯,我想看你为我失控的样子。
T-That's fine. Go crazy for me.=没-没关系。为我疯狂吧。
Her body stretches out over my bed as I fuck her. The sounds of our sex filling the room, with her ass clamping down on my cock, trying to hold it inside of her.=当我操她时,她的身体在我的床上伸展开来。我们性爱的声音充满了整个房间,她的后庭紧紧夹住我的肉棒,试图将它留在她体内。
Sena-kun... I'm starting to get close.=星奏君...我快要射了。
I want to cum with you.=我想和你一起射出来。
I hunch over her, the pleading in her voice giving me chills, but I'm already getting close. I can't hold myself back for that much longer. I need to make her cum.=我俯身向前,她声音中的恳求让我浑身发颤,但我已经快要高潮了。我无法再坚持多久。我必须让她也达到高潮。
Please... wait for me.=求你了...等等我。
r:"M-Me too. (.+?)-san..."=我-我也是。$1先生...
The pressure with which she holds my shaft is quickly bringing me close.=她紧握我肉棒的力道很快让我接近高潮。
Pulling my cock nearly all the way out, I slam it back in and listen to Sena's cries of passion. It just about sends her over the edge from what I can tell.=我几乎将肉棒完全抽出,然后猛地插回去,聆听着星奏充满激情的呻吟。从她的反应来看,这几乎让她达到了高潮的边缘。
But it nearly does the same for me. She wants to cum at the same time. And so do I.=但这几乎对我也有同样的效果。她想要同时高潮。我也是。
mmm Hurry Sena...=嗯嗯 快点 星奏...
I'm already so close.=我已经快到了。
Pulling my cock nearly out again, I pound back into her. Our bodies clapping together with each thrust. Sena's euphoric moans filling the room, and I'm starting to edge.=我几乎将肉棒完全抽出,然后再次猛烈地插入她体内。我们的身体随着每一次抽插发出啪啪的声响。星奏充满欢愉的呻吟声充满了整个房间,而我开始接近高潮边缘。
Sena...=星奏...
If she doesn't cum now, I'm going to spurt inside her by myself.=如果她现在不高潮,我就要独自射在她里面了。
Please, cum!=求你了,射出来吧!
r:"I-I'm ready! Please (.+?)-san."=我-我准备好了!请开始吧,$1先生。
Cum inside me! Fill me up now. I want it!=射在里面!现在就填满我。我想要!
Her begging sends me over the edge. I thrust my cock inside of her one more time, and I begin to blow. Calling out her name, my thick seed pours out into her ass.=她的恳求让我彻底冲破了边缘。我将肉棒最后一次深深插入她体内,然后开始射精。呼唤着她的名字,我浓稠的精液喷涌而出,注入她的后庭。
I beg her. Doing everything I can to hold back, but I'm about to blow.=我恳求她。尽我所能忍耐着,但我快要爆发了。
Pumping out of my cock to fill her up just as Sena goes hard over the edge. Her own member squirts out its load onto her stomach, sending her writhing in pleasure.=当星奏猛烈地冲过巅峰时,我的肉棒也喷射出精液填满了她。她自己的分身也将白浊射在了她的腹部上,让她在快感中扭动着身体。
Our bodies tremble though our orgasms, and when I pull out, I'm still cumming right onto her ass.=我们的身体在高潮中颤抖,当我抽出来时,我仍在射精,直接射在了她的臀部上。
Ah! You pulled... ahhhnn!=啊!你拔出来了...啊啊啊嗯!
Sena tries to cry out for me, but the <i>pwop</i> of my cock slipping out from her hole draws out more of her orgasm.=星奏试图呼唤我的名字,但当我的肉棒从她的穴口<i>啵地</i>一声滑出时,这反而延长了她的高潮。
She throws her head against her pillows, gasping for air while she cums.=她猛地将头向后仰倒在枕头上,在高潮时大口喘着气。
Our bodies are a heated mess until the euphoric bliss of our orgasms eventually dies down.=我们的身体一片炽热混乱,直到高潮带来的欣快余韵最终慢慢褪去。
I sit panting for several moments for before fully recovering from our sex.=我坐在那里喘息了好一会儿,才从我们的性事中完全恢复过来。
mmm You are... amazing.=嗯...你真是...太棒了。
S-Sena-kun...=瀬-星奏君...
I finally tell her. Turns out I'm not the most articular right after sex. She just chuckles at my comment.=我终于告诉了她。结果证明我在性事后并不是最善于表达的。她只是对我的评论轻笑了一声。
You too. You are more than I could've ever asked for.=你也是。你比我所能期望的还要好太多。
For staying with me.=谢谢你一直陪着我。
Still catching her breath, Sena drapes her arms around me, and pulls my lips in for a kiss. Our bodies press together and her member touches mine.=星奏仍在喘息,她环抱住我,将我的嘴唇拉近与她接吻。我们的身体紧贴在一起,她的分身触碰到了我的。
Ah. That.=啊。那个。
I could never leave you. Not after this.=我永远不会离开你。不会在这之后。
I think we should sleep now.=我想我们现在应该睡觉了。
Our lips stay connected not nearly long enough. She pulls away after seemingly seconds of just leaning in for the kiss.=我们的嘴唇相连的时间太短了。她在似乎只是倾身亲吻的几秒钟后就抽身离开。
The cum makes it a little sticky, but I don't mind.=精液让它变得有点黏腻,但我不介意。
I smirk, and even chuckle. She's right. Well, technically we should've been in bed hours ago. But who could say no to this? To her?=我得意地笑了笑,甚至轻笑出声。她说得对。严格来说,我们几小时前就该上床睡觉了。但谁能拒绝这个呢?拒绝她呢?
hehe. Yes. That.=嘿嘿。是的。就是那样。
Sleep tight.=睡个好觉。
I roll off of her, but keep myself snuggled close. We fall asleep in each other's arms, right where we belong. <i>I could get used to this.</i> I tell myself, as I drift off for the night.=我从她身上滚下来,但仍然紧挨着她依偎在一起。我们在彼此的怀抱中睡去,正是我们应该在的地方。<i>我可以习惯这种感觉。</i>我对自己说道,随后慢慢进入梦乡。
r:"Goodnight (.+?)-san."=晚安,$1先生。
Days off sure are nice. Sunday turned out to be a relaxing day with a bit of cleaning, some anime, and a whole lot of nothing.=休息日真是美好。周日变成了一个轻松的日子,做了点打扫,看了些动漫,大部分时间都在无所事事。
Just how days off should be. No emergencies with customers or missing maids. Just peace and quiet.=休息日就该是这样。没有顾客的紧急情况或缺席的女仆。只有平静与安宁。
Today, the cafe has a few customers scattered across the tables, but is otherwise pretty slow. It's still early in the morning, so there's plenty of time for things to pick up.=今天,咖啡店里零星坐着几位顾客,但总体来说相当冷清。现在还是清晨,所以还有足够的时间等待客流增加。
Poking around at my computer, I go through some emails to catch up with anything missed from Sunday.=我摆弄着电脑,浏览邮件以便了解周日可能错过的任何信息。
It takes me little to no time in responding to people. Fortunately, Sundays are usually pretty quiet in that department.=我几乎不需要花什么时间就能回复别人。幸运的是,周日在这方面通常相当安静。
It's an easy hole to get sucked into, so I've come to limit myself to only checking in the morning and before close.=这是一个容易让人陷入的漩涡,所以我已经限制自己只在早上和打烊前查看。
But while I'm on, I may as well toss a little announcement out there.=不过既然我在线上,不妨顺便发布一则小公告。
I take a quick peek at our social media just to see the interactions we're getting.=我快速浏览了一下我们的社交媒体,只是想看看我们获得了哪些互动。
The ovens are on. The doors are open, and our girls are back. Come on down and see your favorite maid at Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe.=烤箱已开启,大门敞开着,我们的女孩们也回来了。快来Girls! Girls! Girls!?咖啡厅看看你最喜欢的女仆吧。
I read the message to myself after typing it up. <i>Gotta keep up appearances.</i> Posting the message, I linger a bit longer to see a couple likes and replies come in through the feed.=我在打完后默读了这条消息。<i>必须保持形象。</i>发布消息后,我又多停留了一会儿,看到几个点赞和回复通过信息流传来。
Come in!=请进!
Of course, that's not going to stop me from trying. After yesterday, I frequently find that smile of hers stuck in my head.=当然,这并不会阻止我去尝试。自从昨天以后,我总是不由自主地想起她那个笑容。
Sena wears that same smile she always does as she steps inside my office. It's always refreshing to see. How she manages to stay in high spirits is something I may never figure out.=星奏走进我的办公室时,脸上依然挂着她那标志性的微笑。看到这一幕总是令人精神一振。她究竟如何能一直保持如此高昂的情绪,这恐怕是我永远无法理解的事情。
Her voice is soft, and her cheeks red. I'm in awe. Even here, Sena stands as though she's waited all day to see me.=她的声音很柔软,脸颊泛红。我惊叹不已。即使在这里,星奏站在那里的样子,仿佛她已经等了一整天只为见到我。
Funny, I could've sworn I woke up this morning with her at my side.=真有趣,我发誓我今早醒来时她应该就在我身边的。
How are things going out there?=外面情况怎么样?
Slow, but steady. It's an eased Monday so far.=缓慢但稳定。到目前为止,这是个轻松的周一。
It's quite nice.=确实很不错。
It is, isn't it?=确实如此,不是吗?
Yes. But...=是的。但是...
We're low on the Triple Cherry Chocolate frosting.=三重樱桃巧克力糖霜快用完了。
I don't think we'll have enough to last us the day.=我觉得我们的存量撑不过今天了。
What? We are?=什么?我们吗?
Sena nods and then it hits me. Shoot. I should've double checked the inventory on Saturday.=星奏点了点头,这时我才意识到。糟糕。我应该在周六就检查一下库存的。
If I had known, I would have ordered it then. We'd have the frosting in and we'd be set.  It was meant to be our special topping for the day too.=早知道的话,我当时就该下单订购了。我们现在就会有足够的糖霜储备了。这本来应该是我们今天的特色配料的。
I'm sorry. That totally slipped my mind.=对不起。这事我完全给忘了。
That is quite alright. We were...busy.=没关系。我们当时...很忙。
I hop back onto my computer to get the order in. We won't get the frosting today, but at least we'll have it for next time. <i>Way to drop the ball.</i>=我赶紧回到电脑前下单订购。今天是收不到糖霜了,但至少下次会有货。<i>真是太粗心大意了。</i>
Yeah. But I should've been thinking.=是的。但我本应该想到的。
Strawberry Fudge Twist frosting is one of our most popular toppings.=草莓软糖旋风糖霜是我们最受欢迎的配料之一。
Maybe we could use that instead?=也许我们可以用那个来代替?
With the order submitted, I think about what Sena suggested. It's a great idea. But that's Sena for you. Whenever there's a problem, she's always right there when I need her.=订单提交后,我想起了星奏的建议。这真是个好主意。不过这就是星奏的风格。每当出现问题时,她总是在我需要的时候及时出现。
That'd be perfect.=那太完美了。
At first, I think that's all Sena had stepped in here for. But as she stands there, twiddling her thumbs, it's obvious something else is on the girl's mind.=起初,我以为这就是星奏进来的全部原因。但当她站在那里,无所事事地转着拇指时,很明显这个女孩心里还有别的事。
It's cute watching her struggle on deciding what to do. The manager in me wants to dismiss her, but after yesterday, I wouldn't care if she stayed in here with me all day.=看着她纠结于该做什么的样子真是可爱。作为经理的我本想让她离开,但经过昨天的事情后,就算她整天和我待在这里,我也不会在意。
Ayase might though.=绫濑可能会这么想。
Did you enjoy yesterday?=你昨天玩得开心吗?
It meant so much to me.=这对我意义重大。
Have you started reading the book yet?=你开始看那本书了吗?
T-The book?=那-那本书?
Of course I know that. I just had to bring it up. Sena appeared so happy when I bought her that romance novel.=我当然知道。我只是不得不提起这事。当我给星奏买那本言情小说时,她看起来非常开心。
You know I haven't had a chance...=你知道我还没有机会...
The story between the characters though is so sad. Trying to be with who they love most, but life just tears them apart. I don't want that for us.=不过角色之间的故事真的很悲伤。他们努力想要和最爱的人在一起,但生活却将他们硬生生分开。我不希望我们也变成那样。
But, there actually is something I wanted to talk to you about.=但是,其实我有件事想和你谈谈。
Hehe I was just teasing.=呵呵,我只是在逗你玩。
Our date yesterday. I was really happy to be with you.=昨天我们的约会。能和你在一起我真的很开心。
Every second of it.=每一秒都很享受。
This is a lot harder than it's supposed to be. Sure, I've seen shows where the guy tries confessing to his "first crush" and makes a big deal over saying three little words.=这比预想中的要难多了。当然,我看过那些电视剧,男主角试图向他的"初恋"表白,为了说出那简单的三个字而大费周章。
Always thought those kinds of plots to be over the top. <i>Surely no one stressed that much over asking a person out.</i> Talk about a foot in the mouth moment.=总觉得那种剧情太夸张了。<i>肯定没人会为了邀请别人出去而那么紧张吧。</i>这下真是自讨没趣了。
My mouth dries up, and suddenly all words escape me. I sit there dumbfounded, leaving Sena waiting in suspense. Yeah, I should've planned this one out better.=我的嘴唇变得干涩,突然所有的话都忘了。我呆坐在那里,让星奏在紧张中等待着。是啊,我应该把这件事计划得更好些。
Before I can say anything though, Sena leans in over the desk. Pushing her lips right against mine, she kisses me. The movement is like a jolt to my heart.=不过在我能说什么之前,星奏越过桌子俯身靠近。她把嘴唇贴在我的唇上,亲吻了我。这个动作如同电流般击中了我的心脏。
It pounds in my chest. Her soft, moist lips touching just over mine, those slender eyelashes fluttering as our noses brush against each other.=我的心脏在胸腔中怦怦直跳。她柔软湿润的嘴唇轻轻压在我的唇上,那纤细的睫毛在我们鼻尖相触时微微颤动。
The kiss lasts for mere seconds, but it's enough to leave me panting for breath.=这个吻仅仅持续了几秒钟,却足以让我喘不过气来。
W-What was that...=这-这是什么...
I start to ask, but see Sena smiling in front of me.=我刚要开口询问,却看到星奏正在我面前微笑。
r:"I love you too, (.+?)-san."=我也爱你,$1先生。
My answer is yes.=我的回答是肯定的。
Releasing the cutest of laughs, Sena warms me with another smile.=星奏发出最可爱的笑声,用另一个微笑温暖了我。
I think I have for a while now.=我想我已经喜欢你很久了。
I love you too.=我也爱你。
This morning though, is when I finally embraced it.=不过今天早上,我终于接受了这个事实。
I move to stand up. I want to hug her. I want to be with her, always at her side. Sena steps around the desk and we share another embrace.=我起身站起来。我想拥抱她。我想和她在一起,永远陪在她身边。星奏绕过桌子,我们再次拥抱在一起。
r:"(.+?)-san. I love you."=$1先生。我爱你。
It's far shorter than what I would like, but we are at work. Still, having her soft body press against mine, even for a second, is enough.=虽然比我想要的时间短得多,但毕竟我们还在工作。不过,即使只是一瞬间感受到她柔软的身体贴着我的,也已经足够了。
I-I... Sena-kun.=我-我...星奏君。
When we pull away, my heart is pounding and I swear she can hear it. We stare into each other's eyes for a few moments. Not saying a word. None are needed.=当我们分开时,我的心跳加速,我发誓她一定能听到。我们沉默地凝视彼此的眼睛好几秒。无需言语。一切尽在不言中。
Ayase-san will be wondering where I went.=绫濑小姐肯定在想我去哪儿了。
I should get back to work.=我应该回去工作了。
I let her go, and watch as Sena leaves the office. She gives me one last smile, before closing the door behind her. I stand there for a few seconds, taking it all in.=我松开了手,看着星奏离开办公室。在关上门之前,她给了我最后一个微笑。我站在那里几秒钟,将这一切尽收眼底。
<i>I'm dating Sena-chan.</i> It's happening. The realization draws a stupid smile across my face as I take my seat, and go back to work.=<i>我正在和星奏酱交往。</i>这是真的。这个认知让我脸上浮现出一抹傻笑,我回到座位上,继续工作。
The day comes to a close and soon, I'm the last one in the building. The girls have left, the tables are empty, and the evening glow of the sun is shining in through the windows.=一天即将结束,很快,我成了建筑物里唯一留下的人。女孩们都已离开,桌子都空了,夕阳的余晖透过窗户照射进来。
Despite all the bumps we've gone through, things are finally looking up. I crunched some numbers earlier and we should be making plenty to pull this little cafe out from debt.=尽管我们经历了这么多波折,事情终于开始好转了。我早些时候计算了一下数据,我们应该能赚到足够的钱让这家小咖啡店摆脱债务。
I breathe out a long sigh of relief. Things could always be better, but at least the girls don't have to worry about their jobs.=我长长地舒了一口气,感到如释重负。虽然事情总是可以变得更好,但至少女孩们不必担心她们的工作了。
I'm glad I kept my mouth shut on the cafe's finances. As difficult as it was, they just would've worried over nothing.=我很庆幸自己没有透露咖啡店的财务状况。虽然这很难,但告诉她们只会让她们白白担心。
With everything looking up, I close up shop and head out into Akihabara...=随着一切都在好转,我关上了店铺,走向秋叶原...
With the dust settling, a few weeks pass by. Life continues at Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe.=尘埃落定后,几周时间过去了。生活在
It's another Monday. Another start to another week at Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe. By now, I'm more than settled at this fine establishment.=又是周一。又是在Girls! Girls! Girls!?咖啡店的新一周开始。到现在为止,我已经完全适应了这家优雅的店铺。
Even better, the money is slowly accumulating, the girls are enjoying themselves, and I've become quite content with the place.=更棒的是,资金正在慢慢积累,女孩们也玩得很开心,而我也对这个地方感到十分满足。
Arriving at the cafe this early means I knock out some of the opening tasks before Ayase and Sena arrive. Anything I can do to help the girls out, I'm more than willing.=这么早到达咖啡店意味着我能在绫濑和星奏到来之前完成一些开店准备工作。只要是能帮到女孩们的事,我都非常乐意去做。
Better yet, I've grown close to Sena. We've stepped out on a couple dates since that first stroll through the park.=更棒的是,我和星奏的关系越来越亲密。自从那次在公园散步后,我们已经约会了几次。
She lights up this cafe every time she walks inside, and now, she gives me even more reason to be here. Funny how things work out sometimes.=每次她走进咖啡店,都让这里变得更加明亮,而现在,她给了我更多留在这里的理由。有时候事情的发展真是有趣。
I'm the last guy I ever would have expected to find a cute crossdressing maid for a girlfriend. Yet, here we are.=我是最不可能找到一个可爱的女装女仆当女朋友的人。然而,现在我们就在一起了。
Well, better get the day started.=好吧,该开始新的一天了。
The morning isn't getting any younger, and the girls will be arriving soon.=时间不早了,女孩们很快就会到达。
I head back to the storage room to pull out the promotional displays, when suddenly I hear the phone ringing in my office.=我回到储藏室准备取出促销展示物品,突然听到办公室里的电话铃声响了起来。
What the...=这是什么...
No one ever calls at this hour. <i>Something going on with our suppliers? Maybe one of the girls can't make it?</i>=这个时间从来没人打电话来过。<i>是供应商那边出了什么事吗?或许是哪个女孩来不了了?</i>
I brainstorm a few ideas of why my phone is ringing as I unlock the office door and hurry inside.=我一边解锁办公室门一边快步走进去,脑海中闪过几个关于为什么电话会响起的想法。
r:"Hello. Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe. Manager (.+?)-san speaking."=你好。女孩!女孩!女孩!?咖啡厅。经理$1先生speaking。
I see you've been busting your ass for this place.=我看得出你一直在为这个地方拼命工作。
It's been a job and a half, but we've got it under control.=这活儿可真不轻松,不过我们已经掌控局面了。
Of all people to call, it's the owner. I haven't heard from him in weeks, maybe months at this point. To be honest, I rather enjoyed the peace.=在所有可能打电话来的人中,居然是店主。我已经好几周,也许是几个月没有听到他的消息了。说实话,我还挺享受这种平静的。
r:"Good morning (.+?)-san."=早上好,$1先生。
We've?=我们已经?
From thinly veiled threats to outright blackmail, I would not lose any sleep if I never heard from this guy again. But here we are.=从半遮半掩的威胁到赤裸裸的敲诈,如果我再也不用听到这家伙的消息,我一点也不会失眠。但现在他又来了。
That said though, this sounds like good news. After all the effort I've put into this cafe, and totaling up the numbers myself, we've got to be sitting pretty good right now.=话虽如此,这听起来是个好消息。考虑到我为这家咖啡厅付出的所有努力,以及我自己计算的数字,我们现在的状况应该相当不错。
Oh. H-Hello!=哦。你-你好!
Yeah. The girls and I. Don't know where I'd be without the four of them.=是的。我和女孩们。不知道没有她们四个我该怎么办。
It's been rough getting this place turned around. But they've put just as much effort into the cafe as I have.=让这个地方好转起来真的很不容易。但她们和我一样为这家咖啡厅付出了同样多的努力。
That's actually why I called you.=这正是我给你打电话的原因。
<i>I knew it! We did it!</i>=<i>我就知道!我们成功了!</i>
A wave of relief hits me. Between penny pinching on the supplies to halving the working hours for the girls, this cafe is running at a fraction of the costs it did when I first started.=一阵释然涌上心头。从节省用品开支到将女孩们的工作时间减半,这家咖啡厅的运营成本只有我刚开始时的一小部分。
But if we're out of the red now, perhaps we can start bringing more maids into the cafe again.=但如果我们已经摆脱了亏损状态,也许我们可以开始再次招募更多女仆到咖啡店来。
<i>Wait till Ayase and Sena hear this.</i>=<i>等着瞧亚濑和濑菜听到这个消息的反应吧。</i>
For a while, I honestly thought we wouldn't make it.=有段时间,我真的以为我们撑不下去了。
Thank you so much.=非常感谢你。
But with the help of the girls, and some number crunching, we actually...=但在女孩们的帮助下,再加上一些数据分析,我们实际上...
It's not enough.=这还不够。
Surely we've put at least a dent in the cafe's debt.=我们肯定已经减轻了咖啡店的一部分债务了吧。
A long pause follows over the phone. I know these types of pauses all too well. It's the sound of someone's brain piecing together the message that'll turn someone's life upside down.=电话那头陷入长久的沉默。我太熟悉这种沉默了。这是大脑正在组织语言的声音,那种即将颠覆一个人生活的消息。
r:"You certainly have (.+?)-san."=你确实做到了,$1先生。
And if I'm honest, you've done far more for this cafe than I ever thought you would.=老实说,你为这家咖啡厅做的远比我预想的要多得多。
He has a good laugh at the comment, but it sounds forced.=他对这个评论发出一阵笑声,但听起来很勉强。
Hell, I might just reconsider making you pay for my child's education.=见鬼,我甚至可能重新考虑让你支付我孩子的教育费用。
Just what are you trying to tell me?=你到底想告诉我什么?
Another long silence follows and I hear the faint tapping of a keyboard on the other end of the line.=又一阵长时间的沉默,我听到电话那头传来轻微的键盘敲击声。
I can't keep the cafe at a loss anymore.=我不能让咖啡店继续亏损下去了。
It's become too expensive.=它变得太昂贵了。
I'm very sorry, but we'll need to close it.=我非常抱歉,但我们需要关闭它了。
Everything stops. <i>We're closing.</i> The words hit me like a wrecking ball. Everything that we've done, all that work, down the drain. <i>No. This isn't happening. We've worked too damn hard.</i>=一切戛然而止。<i>我们要关店了。</i>这句话如同一记重锤击中了我。我们所做的一切,所有的辛苦工作,都付诸东流。<i>不。这不可能发生。我们已经付出了太多努力。</i>
But that doesn't make any sense! Since I started, we've adjusted ordering practices. We've cut the staff down by half on weekdays.=但这根本说不通!自从我来了之后,我们已经调整了进货流程,在工作日还把员工数量减少了一半。
The girls and I updated the cafe's website for free. And with our increased online presence, we've seen customer growth by double digits.=我和女孩们免费更新了咖啡厅的网站。随着我们线上曝光度的增加,顾客数量实现了两位数的增长。
I ran the numbers myself. We're making money!=我亲自核算了数据。我们正在盈利!
You are making money.=你正在赚钱。
But you don't have the full picture. I do.=但你没有全貌。我有。
You have access to operating costs, shipment fees, and salaried compensation.=你可以查看运营成本、运输费用和薪资报酬。
The loans I took out just to get the place off the ground are what you don't see.=你没看到的是我为了让这个地方起步而贷款的钱。
How much do we need?=我们需要多少?
I-I'll pay for it myself.=我-我会自己付钱。
I press myself against the nearest wall for support. That's more money than I'll make in a year here. Same for all the girls.=我不得不靠在最近的墙上支撑自己。那比我在这里一年的收入还要多。对所有女孩来说也是一样。
We're still behind by roughly 9.6 million yen.=我们仍然欠款大约960万日元。
If that's what we still have to pay, I can't help but wonder <i>how much</i> we actually paid off.=如果这就是我们还需要支付的金额,我不禁要问<i>到底</i>我们已经还清了多少。
Is there anything we can do?=我们能做些什么吗?
r:"I'm sorry, (.+?)-san."=对不起,$1先生。
But I'm stretched thin as it is.=但我现在已经分身乏术了。
I've got mouths to feed, colleges to pay for.=我有一家人要养,还要支付大学学费。
I ask the question more to myself than to him.=我更像是在问自己而不是问他。
But you can stay open till Sunday. That'll give everyone some money, and time to job hunt.=但你可以营业到周日。这样所有人都能赚一些钱,还有时间找工作。
Now you need to start looking beyond the cafe. Everyone does.=现在你需要开始关注咖啡店之外的事情了。每个人都是这样做的。
Now what?=现在怎么办?
What am I supposed to tell everyone?=我该怎么告诉大家呢?
Tell them whatever you want.=随便你想告诉他们什么。
Long as they understand the situation. That's your job.=只要他们了解情况就行。这是你的工作。
So fast. Everything is happening so fast. I don't know what to say to him. A slight breeze would blow me over.=太快了。一切发生得太快了。我不知道该对他说什么。哪怕是一阵微风都能把我吹倒。
I want to know. Was it even a million yen? Did we even make a dent in the thing or were we just spinning our wheels and getting nowhere?=我想知道,我们甚至赚到了一百万日元吗?我们到底有没有在这件事上取得一点进展,还是只是在原地打转,毫无进展?
With everything you did, I'd say you guys knocked it down by about 4 million yen.=以你们所做的一切,我认为你们大概减少了约400万日元。
How much? How much of that load did we actually pay off?=多少钱?我们实际上偿还了多少债务?
That's nothing to sneeze at. But it's not enough either.=这可不是小数目。但这也还不够。
r:"... I'm sorry (.+?)-san. You put up a better fight than I thought you would. I am impressed."=……对不起,$1先生。你的表现比我想象的要好。我很佩服。
He tries to console me, but I don't care. I failed. I failed Ayase, Nanase, Hayasaka, and Sena. I failed the customers that come in everyday to see the maids they love so much.=他试图安慰我,但我不在乎。我失败了。我辜负了绫濑、七濑、早坂和星奏。我辜负了那些每天来店里看他们深爱的女仆的顾客们。
If only I knew the full extent of our debt, maybe I could've done more. Cuts in pay? Now that'd have pissed everyone off. <i>But maybe it would've helped.</i>=要是我早知道我们的债务有多严重,也许我能做得更多。减薪?那肯定会惹恼所有人。<i>但也许这会有所帮助。</i>
r:"(.+?)-san? Are you there?"=$1先生?你在吗?
I get so lost in thought, that I forget I'm still on the phone.=我如此深陷于自己的思绪中,以至于忘记了我还在通话中。
Yeah. Sorry. What was that?=是的。抱歉。你刚才说什么?
Nothing. Just...=没什么。只是...
Take it easy for the next week. You did a bang up job. All of you.=接下来的一周好好休息吧。你们干得非常出色。所有人都是。
I'm sorry it had to end this way.=很遗憾事情最终变成这样。
The owner hangs up after that, and I drop the phone back onto my desk. I'm so blown away, I can't even think.=店主挂断了电话,我把手机放回桌上。我完全惊呆了,甚至无法思考。
<i>How?</i> All the numbers I'd stared at were bills the cafe had fallen behind on. The only loans I'd seen were the ones taken out to catch up on the bills.=<i>怎么会?</i>我一直盯着看的那些数字都是咖啡店拖欠的账单。我所见到的贷款都只是用来追赶那些账单的。
Just what the hell was that other 9 million yen for?=那另外的900万日元到底是用来干什么的?
None of the ovens are running.=所有的烤箱都没有运转。
Damnit!=该死的!
Ah. The ovens. Yeah, one of the opening duties I usually take care of is getting the ovens preheated for baking the fresh pastries we offer. Not that it matters much now.=啊。烤箱。是的,我通常负责的开店准备工作之一就是预热烤箱,用来烘焙我们提供的新鲜糕点。不过现在这已经不那么重要了。
Thinking about it, I was prepping the promotional displays when the owner called. I haven't done much of anything since I arrived.=想起来了,店主打电话时我正在准备促销展示。自从我到店里后,就没做什么事了。
Yeah. Me too.=是的。我也是。
Somehow, I don't really care.=不知为何,我并不是很在意。
I turn to her and realize I must look like crap.=我转向她,意识到自己的样子肯定很糟糕。
r:"(.+?)-san? You're scaring me."=$1先生?你吓到我了。
I stare into her eyes and see the concern, the confusion. I want to tell her everything. I need to. In fact, it almost spills out.=我凝视着她的眼睛,看到了其中的担忧和困惑。我想告诉她一切。我需要这么做。事实上,这些话几乎就要脱口而出。
All of it, but now is not the time. The girls should hear it together. It's only fair.=全部都会告诉你们,但现在不是时候。女孩们应该一起听到这件事。这样才公平。
I'm delaying the opening of the cafe.=我要推迟咖啡店的开业时间。
Could you call Hayasaka-san and Nanase-kun? Ask them to come down as well.=能请你叫一下早坂小姐和七濑君吗?也请他们一起下来。
Finally pushing away from the wall, I head over towards my seat. Standing up any longer and I'll probably faint.=终于离开靠着的墙,我走向我的座位。再站久一点可能就要晕倒了。
Sena-kun. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.=星奏君。对不起。我真的很抱歉。
But before I can reach my desk, I feel two slender arms wrap around my waist from behind. Sena's head presses into my back as she hugs me.=但在我还没到达我的办公桌前,我感觉到两只纤细的手臂从背后环抱住了我的腰。星奏的头紧靠在我的背上,拥抱着我。
I don't know what's happened, 鱼.=我不知道发生了什么,鱼。
But I'm sure everything will work out.=但我相信一切都会好起来的。
Pressing my palms over her hands, I lean back into the hug and close my eyes. Having her pressed to me is the closest I'll come to peace today.=我把手掌覆在她的手上,向后靠进这个拥抱中并闭上眼睛。让她紧贴着我是今天我能得到的最接近平静的时刻。
Those three words are all I manage to get out. It's pathetic, but what else can I say without letting slip that we're closing?=这三个字是我唯一能说出口的话。这很可悲,但不透露我们要关店的情况下,我还能说什么呢?
I don't know.=我不知道。
Biting my lip, I want to respond. I want to agree with her, and tell her it'll be okay. But how can I do that when it'd be a lie?=我咬着嘴唇,想要回应。我想同意她的话,告诉她一切都会好起来。但当这只会是一个谎言时,我又怎么能那样做呢?
Turning myself around, I wrap my arms around her waist and pull her in. She doesn't say anything, but whimpers in response.=我转过身来,用双臂环抱住她的腰,将她拉近。她没有说话,只是轻声呜咽作为回应。
Leaning in, I press my lips softly against hers in a kiss. If anything good came of me managing this cafe, it's that I met this beautiful maid I'm holding.=我俯身向前,轻轻地将嘴唇贴在她的唇上亲吻。如果说我经营这家咖啡店有什么好处的话,那就是我遇见了现在我怀中这位美丽的女仆。
Our mouths linger together for several seconds. Sena's moist lips touching mine sends flutters through my heart.=我们的嘴唇相依了好几秒。星奏湿润的嘴唇触碰着我的,让我心跳加速。
The pounding in my chest is welcomed with her fingers interlocking behind my neck.=她的手指在我脖子后面交织在一起,我心中的悸动顿时变得美妙起来。
She tells me once she pulls away. She even manages a smile for encouragement. <i>If only she knew...</i>=她退开后对我说道。她甚至努力挤出一个鼓励的微笑。<i>如果她知道真相的话...</i>
Everything will be fine.=一切都会好起来的。
You better go.=你最好离开。
Sena nods as she turns away from me and steps out of the office. To give me privacy, she closes the door behind her.=星奏点点头,转身离开了办公室。为了给我留下私人空间,她随手带上了身后的门。
I'm thankful for the gesture and finally drop into my chair. I eventually hear muffled voices from outside my office.=我对这个手势表示感谢,终于坐进了我的椅子里。不久后,我听到办公室外传来了模糊的说话声。
<i>Ayase must be here.</i> Fortunately, the blonde doesn't step into the room. Sena probably warned her against it.=<i>綾瀬一定在这里。</i>幸运的是,那个金发女孩并没有走进房间。星奏可能警告过她不要这么做。
The best I can do is collect my thoughts before the other two arrive. They'll all be demanding an explanation.=我能做的最好的事就是在另外两人到来之前整理好我的思绪。他们肯定都会要求我做出解释。
They deserve it too. Pulling out a sheet of paper, I scribble down a few points from my conversation with the owner.=他们也应该得到这些。我拿出一张纸,把与店主谈话中的几个要点记了下来。
Over 9 million yen debt...=超过900万日元的债务...
Work schedules... are whatever they want.=工作时间表...完全由他们自己决定。
I guess it doesn't matter who works when at this point. We're closing, so the hell with saving money.=我想现在谁什么时候工作都无所谓了。反正我们要关店了,省钱什么的去他的吧。
If not enough of the girls will work, then we stay closed. I'm not going to force anything on them.=如果没有足够的女孩愿意工作,那我们就保持关闭状态。我不会强迫她们做任何事。
Open till Sunday...=营业到周日...
I've never experienced the <i>joy</i> of firing people before.=我从未体验过解雇他人的<i>乐趣</i>。
It's part of the managerial process, but to do it under these circumstances, it turns my stomach.=这是管理过程的一部分,但在这种情况下这么做,让我感到恶心。
More voices emanate from outside my office. <i>They must be here. Well... here goes nothing.</i>=更多的声音从我办公室外传来。<i>他们一定是来了。好吧...横竖都是一刀。</i>
Clutching my set of notes, I take in a deep breath and get up. A wave of nausea hits me, but I ignore it. How I feel is the least of my problems. I can throw up later.=紧握着我的笔记,我深吸一口气然后站了起来。一阵恶心感袭来,但我忽略了它。我的感受是我问题中最微不足道的。我可以之后再吐。
What's going on?=发生什么事了?
No use in dancing about the subject. <i>Might as well get it over with.</i>=没必要拐弯抹角了。<i>还不如直接解决它。</i>
I just had a phone call with the owner of the cafe.=我刚刚和咖啡店店主通了电话。
Is it related to the money you wanted to save here?=这和你想在这里存的钱有关吗?
I-I'm afraid I have some bad news.=我-我恐怕有些坏消息要告诉大家。
The cafe... is closing.=咖啡店...要关门了。
Yes. It is.=是的。确实如此。
The groggy Nanase questions me the moment I step out into the dining area. Glancing between the four, I see the same question written over each of their faces.=一走出餐厅区域,昏昏沉沉的七濑就立刻质问我。看着四人之间,我发现每个人脸上都写着同样的问题。
This isn't permanent. Right?=这不是永久性的。对吧?
How long?=要多久?
Hayasaka glances at a silent Nanase, and then back to me. Our Nanase, the leader of the pack, is shriveling up.=早坂瞥了一眼沉默的七濑,然后又看向我。我们的七濑,这群人的领导者,正在萎靡不振。
She's lost, confused even as she gazes right past me into nothing. She knows the answer to Hayasaka's question.=她迷失了,即使目光穿过我看向虚无,她也依然感到困惑。她知道早坂问题的答案。
Surely all our efforts have done something.=我们付出的努力肯定有所成效。
Why, with all us working part-time, that only equals two full time maids versus four.=算一算,我们几个人都是兼职,加起来也只相当于两个全职女仆,而不是四个。
Sena's math is sound. Don't count the weekends and she's right. But I'd already argued that point with the owner.=星奏的计算是正确的。不算上周末的话她说得对。但我已经和店主争论过这一点了。
It has helped. But it's not enough.=这确实有所帮助。但还不够。
It's closing... for good?=它要永久关闭了吗?
We can keep the place open till Sunday.=我们可以让这个地方营业到周日。
The cafe's still over 9 million yen in debt. And the owner can't hold onto it anymore.=咖啡店仍欠下超过900万日元的债务。而且店主已经无法继续支撑下去了。
A long silence falls over us all. The truth sinks in and I unfold the paper I'd brought out just to distract myself.=一阵长久的沉默笼罩着我们所有人。真相渐渐沉淀,我打开带来的那张纸,只是为了转移自己的注意力。
We're out of a job.=我们失业了。
I'd already gone over the major points. Now it was up to the girls as to what they wanted to do.=我已经把重点都说完了。现在就看女孩们想怎么做了。
After that...=在那之后...
W-Whatever hours you girls want to work, that's fine.=无-无论你们想工作多少小时,都没关系。
If you don't want to work, that's fine too. I'll do whatever I can to...=如果你不想工作,那也没关系。我会尽我所能去...
How long have you known about the debt?=你知道这笔债务多久了?
No way he just sprung this on you.=不可能他就这么突然跟你提这事。
A large part of me wants to lie, that I didn't know we'd been in the red. It'd soften the blow at least, and avoid some unneeded tension.=我内心有很大一部分想要撒谎,说我不知道我们一直在亏损。这至少能缓和打击,避免一些不必要的紧张气氛。
I wince at the question. Of everything that could've been asked, that's the one question I prayed wouldn't come up.=我因这个问题而畏缩。在所有可能被问到的问题中,这是我最祈祷不会出现的那一个。
I found out today=我今天才发现
I knew all along=我一直都知道
I've never experienced the joy of firing people before.=我从未体验过解雇人的乐趣。
How? All the numbers I'd stared at were bills the cafe had fallen behind on. The only loans I'd seen were the ones taken out to catch up on the bills.=怎么可能?我盯着看的所有数字都是咖啡店拖欠的账单。我所看到的唯一贷款就是那些用来追缴账单的贷款。
More voices emanate from outside my office. They must be here. Well... here goes nothing.=更多的声音从我办公室外传来。他们一定到了。好吧...无论如何都要试一试。
If only I knew the full extent of our debt, maybe I could've done more. Cuts in pay? Now that'd have pissed everyone off. But maybe it would've helped.=如果我早知道我们债务的全部程度,也许我本可以做得更多。减薪?那肯定会惹恼所有人。但也许这会有所帮助。
No use in dancing about the subject. Might as well get it over with.=没必要拐弯抹角了。不如直接说明白吧。
Ayase must be here. Fortunately, the blonde doesn't step into the room. Sena probably warned her against it.=绫濑肯定在这里。幸运的是,那个金发女孩没有走进房间。星奏可能警告过她不要这么做。
She tells me once she pulls away. She even manages a smile for encouragement. If only she knew...=她在松开我后这样说道。她甚至为了鼓励我而挤出了一个微笑。要是她知道真相的话...
The owner hired me to cut costs. But I had no idea the cafe was in this much trouble.=店主雇我来削减成本。但我完全不知道咖啡店已经陷入如此严重的困境。
I found out today.=我今天才发现。
That nausea from before returns to my stomach. It's literally making me sick, knowing I'm lying to their faces like this.=之前的恶心感又回到了我的胃里。知道自己正在当着他们的面撒谎,这简直让我感到身体不适。
Scene 15 - Cafe Interior=场景 15 - 咖啡厅内部
On my first day of work, the owner called to say we were in the red. Yet here I am, acting like I'm blind as a bat.=在我工作的第一天,店主就打电话说我们已经亏损了。然而我现在却表现得像个睁眼瞎一样。
While it's true, it's one big ass lie by omission alone.=虽然这是事实,但仅仅因为省略了关键信息,这就是一个巨大的谎言。
You're serious?=你是认真的?
<i>Technically, it's kinda true. I was hired to cut costs.</i> The white lie I tell myself makes me feel better for maybe a couple seconds.=<i>从技术上讲,这某种程度上是真的。我确实是被雇来削减成本的。</i>这个善意的谎言让我感觉好了那么几秒钟。
You really didn't know?=你真的不知道吗?
I-I...=我-我...
I didn't.=我没有。
Nanase falls silent at my meager response. She shifts around in place, and I can't tell if she believes me or not.=听到我敷衍的回应,七濑陷入了沉默。她在原地不安地挪动着,我无法判断她是否相信了我的话。
I certainly would've said something if I'd known it was this bad.=如果我知道情况这么糟糕,我肯定会说些什么的。
It's difficult meeting Nanase's eyes when she asks.=当七濑问起时,我很难与她对视。
With Sena trying to mediate, I give her a weak smile for her efforts. This isn't easy for me. It's not easy for any of us really.=看到星奏试图调解,我向她投去一个虚弱的微笑,感谢她的努力。这对我来说并不容易。实际上,对我们所有人都不容易。
r:"I-I'm sure (.+?)-san would've done more if he'd known."=我-我确信如果$1先生知道的话,他会做更多的。
r:"Right (.+?)-san?"=对吧,$1先生?
Anything to help with the day though, I'll take at this point.=不过这个时候,任何能帮助我度过这一天的东西,我都愿意接受。
We would've figured something out.=我们本来会想出办法的。
Yeah. Of course.=是的。当然。
Something about this doesn't add up.=这件事总感觉有些不对劲。
T-Then you did your best...=那-那你已经尽力了...
Sena's smile is a welcome reprieve from the tension, until Hayasaka throws out her accusation. She always had the quickest wit of the group. <i>Please Hayasaka-san. Let it go.</i>=星奏的微笑是对紧张气氛的一种缓解,直到早坂抛出她的指控。她一直是小组中反应最快的人。<i>拜托了早坂小姐。请放过这件事吧。</i>
Is that really what happened?=事情真的是那样发生的吗?
It's one thing to save money.=省钱是一回事。
What prompted that?=是什么引起了这个反应?
It's another to up and slice our hours in half... without even consulting us.=一件事是削减我们的工作时间,另一件事是直接把我们的工时砍半...甚至都没有跟我们商量。
The room falls silent once more and I catch Nanase's deathly glare. <i>Damnit Hayasaka-san!</i>=房间再次陷入沉默,我接收到了七濑致命般的怒视。<i>该死的早坂小姐!</i>
Right?=对吧?
r:"That's not true, (.+?)-san."=那不是真的,$1先生。
My palms are getting sweaty. I shouldn't have lied like this.=我的手心开始冒汗。我不应该这样撒谎的。
"You're better off giving no excuse, than giving a lousy one." as my parents would often say. I'm eating those words as we speak.="与其找个蹩脚的借口,不如干脆不解释。"这是我父母常说的话。而我现在正在自食其言。
Of course. I would've said something.=当然。如果有什么问题我会说出来的。
Then why?=那为什么呢?
Why'd you cut our hours?=你为什么削减我们的工时?
The owner didn't direct me to. I chose to. Letting out a sigh, I give up. Might as well get it over with.=不是店主指示我这么做的。这是我自己的选择。叹了口气后,我放弃了。不如把话说开吧。
I knew the cafe was struggling.=我知道咖啡店经营很困难。
Nanase returns to Hayasaka's question and I'm at a loss. I did that <i>exactly</i> because I wanted us out of the red.=七濑回到了早坂的问题上,我感到无措。我那样做<i>正是</i>因为我想让我们摆脱亏损状态。
I knew it was in trouble. I just didn't know how much.=我知道情况不妙。只是没想到会这么严重。
I knew it.=我就知道。
Both Sena and Ayase avert their gazes from me. I've failed them. All of them. Worse yet, I let myself get caught up in lying to the girls. Ayase tears up and Nanase curses.=星奏和绫濑都避开了我的视线。我辜负了她们。所有人。更糟的是,我让自己陷入了对女孩们撒谎的境地。绫濑眼含泪水,七濑则咒骂着。
I should have said something.=我应该说点什么的。
You led us on, and even let us trust you.=你一直在欺骗我们,甚至让我们信任你。
r:"We told you (.+?)-san."=我们告诉过你了,$1先生。
This is a family. Families help each other.=这是一个家庭。家人之间应该互相帮助。
I step away when Nanase approaches me. There's nothing left for me to say. The utter disgust and disappointment in her blue eyes tears through me.=当七濑走近我时,我后退了一步。我已无话可说。她蓝色眼睛中流露出的彻底厌恶和失望像利刃般穿透了我。
Not stab each other in the back!=不要互相背后捅刀!
If there was anything I could say, anything to calm her down, to comfort all four of the girls, it'd already be out of my mouth.=如果我有任何话可说,任何能让她平静下来,能安慰这四个女孩的话,我早就说出口了。
Instead, I stand there helplessly, ready for whatever punishment the silver haired maid has in store.=相反,我无助地站在那里,准备接受银发女仆即将施加的任何惩罚。
SMACK!=啪!
Well you didn't.=好吧你确实没有。
I close my eyes just as Nanase's open hand slaps me across the face. The force of her slap nearly takes me off my feet. I wince through the sharp stings where her hand connected.=就在七濑的手掌扇向我脸颊时,我闭上了眼睛。她这一巴掌的力道几乎让我站不稳脚跟。我忍受着她的手掌接触处传来的剧烈刺痛。
Opening my eyes, I expect another round. But instead, Nanase stands in front of me, tears streaming down her face.=睁开眼睛,我以为会迎来下一轮。但出乎意料的是,七濑站在我面前,泪水顺着她的脸颊流下。
Nanase-kun. I...=七濑君。我...
Ayase and Sena are both standing there in shock because someone had actually hit me. Hayasaka, however, has her arms crossed like she'd expected it.=绫濑和星奏都站在那里,因为有人竟然打了我而感到震惊。然而,早坂却双臂交叉,好像她早就预料到了这一切。
Nanase makes an abrupt turn and leaves before I can finish speaking. We hear the door slam on her way out, startling everyone.=七濑突然转身离开,我还没说完话。我们听到她出去时猛地摔上门的声音,把所有人都吓了一跳。
But not a word is said. There's nothing more to say. Everyone's had enough.=但没有人说话。已经无话可说。每个人都已经受够了。
I end the conversation and retreat back to my office. That slap from Nanase hurts like hell.=我结束了谈话,退回到我的办公室。七濑那一巴掌疼得要命。
We'll keep the cafe closed today.=今天我们会关闭咖啡店。
Soon as I sit down, I grab the soda I'd brought and press it to my cheek. Not much relief. But it's better than nothing.=我一坐下,就拿起带来的汽水贴在脸颊上。缓解效果不大。但总比没有强。
Maybe it's best we just close now.=也许我们现在就关门比较好。
After everything that's happened, I can't imagine anyone wanting to walk into this place anymore.=在发生了这一切之后,我无法想象还会有人想踏入这个地方。
At least I didn't run away from things this time. Though perhaps I should have.=至少这次我没有逃避问题。不过也许我应该逃避的。
Not only that, but who the hell would even want to see me after today? <i>Once a failure. Always a failure.</i>=不仅如此,今天之后还有谁会想见我?<i>一旦失败,永远失败。</i>
Logging into my computer, I skim through emails and our social media. Why? I don't know. It passes the time, and makes for a distraction I guess.=登录电脑后,我浏览着邮件和我们的社交媒体。为什么?我不知道。这能打发时间,我想也算是一种分散注意力的方式吧。
Anything to get my mind off of things, I'll take.=只要能让我不去想那些事,什么我都愿意做。
Do I answer the door? Did Nanase come back for round two? Maybe I should pretend like I'm not here. <i>Nah. That'd be even shittier for me to do.</i>=我要去开门吗?是七濑回来进行第二轮较量?也许我该假装我不在这里。<i>不行,那样做我会更混蛋。</i>
The door opens up by just a crack, and Sena pokes her head through. She's reluctant about stepping inside, and hovers there for a moment.=门只开了一条缝,星奏探头往里看。她犹豫着是否要进来,在那里徘徊了一会儿。
I try to sound cheerful, or at least normal, but it comes out forced. Very forced.=我试着让自己听起来开朗,或者至少正常一点,但结果听起来很勉强。非常勉强。
Sena-kun. Did you need something?=星奏君。你需要什么吗?
N-No. Just...=不-不。只是...
She holds up a bag of ice.=她举起一袋冰块。
Thought you might need this.=我想你可能需要这个。
I hold up my soda. Giving her a weak smile, I shake it around a bit.=我举起我的汽水。给了她一个虚弱的微笑,我轻轻摇晃了一下。
Sena nods. She stands there for a few seconds, like a lost puppy sitting on the road. I want to invite her in, but I doubt she wants to be here. I don't want to be here.=星奏点了点头。她在那里站了几秒钟,就像一只迷路的小狗坐在路边。我想邀请她进来,但我怀疑她并不想待在这里。我自己也不想待在这里。
I've got this. But thanks for thinking of me.=我能应付。不过谢谢你的关心。
I'll close things up. Not like it'll take long.=我来收拾一下。反正也花不了多少时间。
She doesn't say anything, but closes the door and leaves me. Honestly, I'm surprised she stopped. It's in her nature I guess.=她没有说什么,只是关上门离开了。老实说,我很惊讶她会停下来看我。我想这大概是她的本性吧。
It's okay. You can go home.=没关系。你可以回家了。
But in a way, I'm comforted knowing she cared enough to bring ice. Probably thinks I deserved it. <i>She's not wrong.</i>=但在某种程度上,知道她关心到愿意带冰块来,我感到一丝安慰。她可能觉得我活该。<i>她没说错。</i>
Guess from here on out, we'll just need to see where the days take us.=从现在开始,我们就只能看日子将我们带向何方了。
Only after everyone has left do I even bother stepping out of my office. I make sure to wait at least an hour before even opening my door.=直到所有人都离开后我才费心走出办公室。我确保至少等了一个小时才打开门。
Call it cowardly, but with how the morning went, I see no reason to force the girls to have to deal with me.=说我懦弱也好,但考虑到今早发生的事,我没理由强迫那些女孩忍受我的存在。
I just hope they'll be able to accept what's happening. They don't have a choice. Besides, the sooner they can accept things, the sooner they can move on to better and brighter futures.=我只是希望他们能够接受正在发生的事情。他们别无选择。况且,他们越早接受现实,就能越早向更好更光明的未来前进。
All of this. For nothing.=所有这一切。全都是徒劳。
I let out a sigh and close up the cafe for the day. Who knows if it'll even be open tomorrow?=我叹了口气,关上了咖啡店的门。谁知道明天它是否还会营业呢?
The week passes in a blur. We end up staying closed on Tuesday as well. Guess no one had it in them to stop by. After that, the girls slowly trickly back in.=这一周如梦似幻地过去了。周二我们也没有营业。看来没人有心情来店里。之后,女孩们才慢慢陆续回来。
Wednesday ends up being a half day with only Sena and Hayasaka. Thursday is the same. By Friday though, we're back up to four maids again.=周三最终只有星奏和早坂来上半天班。周四也是如此。不过到了周五,我们又恢复了四名女仆的阵容。
No one really talks to me unless they need to, so I stay huddled up in my office. Whenever I peek my head out, I see smiles. Fake smiles. Fake laughs.=除非必要,没人真正和我说话,所以我一直蜷缩在办公室里。每当我探头出去,我看到的是微笑。假笑。假笑声。
The customers can't tell, but I can. Because every time someone returns to the kitchen, their smile fades and the tears return.=顾客们看不出来,但我能看出来。因为每次有人回到厨房,她们的笑容就消失了,眼泪又回来了。
I guess this is how it ends...=我猜这就是结局了...
Sunday. The day arrives faster than I thought it would. Is that a good thing? A bad thing? I honestly can't really tell. Maybe it's a bit of both.=星期日。这一天来得比我想象的要快。这是好事吗?坏事吗?老实说,我真的不太清楚。也许两者都有一点。
On the other hand though, the sooner I'm out of the picture, the sooner everyone can hopefully move on.=另一方面,我越早退出这个舞台,大家就能越早向前迈进。
On one hand, I'm going to miss this place. The sights. The sounds. The girls. Definitely will miss the girls.=一方面,我会想念这个地方。这里的景色。这里的声音。还有那些女孩们。我绝对会想念那些女孩们。
<i>If I'd done more, if I hadn't lied, maybe things would be different.</i>=<i>如果我做得更多,如果我没有撒谎,也许一切都会不同。</i>
I pass the day by sitting in a secluded corner booth with my computer. The office feels more like a prison at this point.=我坐在一个僻静的角落卡座里用电脑打发了一天。此时的办公室更像是一座监狱。
Besides, I want to at least try to enjoy seeing the customers with our maids one last time. And in between maid-gazing, I do work here and there.=况且,我至少想要尝试着享受最后一次看到女仆们与顾客们相处的时光。在欣赏女仆们的间隙,我也断断续续地工作着。
Are you guys really closing down?=你们真的要关门了吗?
Umm. Yes Master. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience.=呃。是的主人。给您带来不便我非常抱歉。
I'm afraid today is our last day.=恐怕今天是我们的最后一天了。
No way! I thought it was just a rumor.=不可能!我以为那只是个谣言。
Where am I gonna go for otokonoko maids after this?=这家店关门后,我上哪儿去找男孩子女仆啊?
You girls are so talented. Especially you. I've followed your modeling.=你们这些女孩真有才华。尤其是你。我一直关注着你的模特事业。
Man if I'd known about the closing, I would've come in more often to see you.=天啊,如果我早知道要关门,我就会更经常来看你了。
Thank you Master. I'm going to miss serving all of you.=谢谢您主人。我会想念为您们所有人服务的日子。
With Sena being the most popular of the four, everyone is going to miss her the most. She's almost flustered with how every customer she attends tries to comfort her.=随着星奏是四人中最受欢迎的一位,大家都会最想念她。每位她服务的顾客都试图安慰她,这让她几乎有些不知所措。
The interaction is bittersweet. These customers truly care about the maids here.=这种互动既甜蜜又苦涩。这些顾客是真心关心这里的女仆们的。
The day passes without a hiccup and soon the last of the customers are paying their tabs and heading out the door.=这一天平静地过去,很快最后几位顾客都结完账,陆续走出了门。
I stay in my little corner booth, watching all four maids see the customers off. Giving each one a final bow, and even a handshake in some cases.=我待在角落的小卡座里,看着四位女仆为顾客们送行。她们向每位顾客最后鞠躬,有些情况下甚至握手道别。
By the time the final customer exits the cafe, I'm blinking out tears.=当最后一位顾客离开咖啡店时,我已经眨着眼忍住泪水。
<i>It's over. It's really, truly over.</i>=<i>结束了。真的,彻底地结束了。</i>
All of our hard work. All the hours everyone put in. All of it was for nothing.=我们所有的辛勤工作。每个人投入的所有时间。全都白费了。
Maybe it was too much to expect me to turn things around. Maybe keeping the cafe's financial state a secret is what did us in. I may never know.=也许指望我扭转局面是太过分了。也许对咖啡店的财务状况保密才是害了我们的原因。我可能永远不会知道答案。
That's it.=就是这样。
It's really over.=真的结束了。
Better get changed.=最好去换衣服了。
Hayasaka places a hand on Nanase's shoulder, and walks the silver haired maid back to the locker room. Ayase and Sena follow behind in silence.=早坂将手放在七濑的肩膀上,带着这位银发女仆回到更衣室。绫濑和星奏默默地跟在后面。
I watch the four disappear down the back hall. The sound of the door closing behind them echoes the end of much more than a job. It's the end of a family.=我看着四人消失在后厅的走廊里。门在他们身后关上的声音,回荡着不仅仅是一份工作的结束。这是一个家庭的终结。
I try to focus on sending out a few outstanding emails, but every time I try to type, I just think of the girls.=我试着专注于发送几封待处理的邮件,但每次准备打字时,我的思绪就被那些女孩占据了。
Every whisper, every creak of the floor, pulls my attention from the laptop and over to the locker room.=每一声细微的低语,每一声地板的嘎吱声,都让我的注意力从笔记本电脑转向更衣室。
I want to check on them. Even if it's just poking my head into the locker room, I want to know that they're alright.=我想去看看她们。就算只是探头看一下更衣室,我也想知道她们是否还好。
Come on...=快点...
It's over. It's really, truly over.=结束了。真的,彻底地结束了。
The room falls silent once more and I catch Nanase's deathly glare. Damnit Hayasaka-san!=房间再次陷入沉默,我注意到七濑投来的致命眼神。该死的早坂小姐!
Do I answer the door? Did Nanase come back for round two? Maybe I should pretend like I'm not here. Nah. That'd be even shittier for me to do.=我要去开门吗?是七濑回来进行第二轮对峙?也许我应该假装不在这里。不行,那样做对我来说更糟糕。
Not only that, but who the hell would even want to see me after today? Once a failure. Always a failure.=不仅如此,今天之后谁还会想见我?一旦失败,永远是失败者。
But in a way, I'm comforted knowing she cared enough to bring ice. Probably thinks I deserved it. She's not wrong.=但从某种程度上说,知道她关心到带冰块来,这让我感到些许安慰。可能她觉得我活该。她没错。
If I'd done more, if I hadn't lied, maybe things would be different.=如果我做得更多,如果我没有撒谎,也许一切都会不同。
Nanase returns to Hayasaka's question and I'm at a loss. I did that exactly because I wanted us out of the red.=七濑回应早坂的问题,而我不知所措。我那样做正是因为我想让我们摆脱亏损状态。
I can't bring myself to leave this booth though. They say nothing is worse than breaking someone's heart, as the damage never fully heals.=我无法让自己离开这个隔间。人们说没有什么比伤透一个人的心更糟糕的了,因为那种伤害永远无法完全愈合。
I didn't break one heart though. I broke four. Four of the most beautiful, lively hearts I'd ever seen, now lay smashed under my feet.=我并非只伤了一颗心。我伤了四颗心。四颗我见过的最美丽、最活泼的心,如今被我踩碎在脚下。
Nanase is the first to emerge from the locker room. Her body trembles as she struggles to hold herself together.=七濑首先从更衣室出来。她的身体微微颤抖,努力克制着自己的情绪。
The silver haired maid drops herself into a booth near the door, far from me.=银发女仆在门附近的一个隔间坐下,远离我的位置。
I watch what remains of her heart spill out as the girl presses her hands against her face, and starts to sob. The strongest of the four, Nanase's whimpers fill the cafe.=我看着她剩余的心碎全部倾泻而出,这个女孩用双手捂住脸,开始抽泣。四人中最坚强的七濑,她的啜泣声充满了整个咖啡店。
<i>I should do something.</i>=<i>我应该做点什么。</i>
Hayasaka burst out of the locker room, tears streaking across her face.=早坂冲出更衣室,泪水顺着她的脸颊流下。
It's surreal, like I'm watching a movie. Hayasaka spots the crying Nanase and rushes over to her.=这感觉很超现实,就像我在看一部电影。早坂发现了正在哭泣的七濑,立刻冲到她身边。
She whimpers out, wrapping her arms around the girl, pulling Nanase into a comforting hug.=她抽泣着说道,环抱住女孩,将七濑拉入一个安慰的怀抱中。
Nagicchi!=七濑酱!
H-Hayasaka! I'm so sorry.=早-早坂!我真的很抱歉。
I tried so hard for everyone. I didn't want this to happen.=我真的尽力了,为了大家。我不希望事情变成这样。
She cries into Hayasaka's shoulder. The defeat in her voice shakes even Hayasaka. The pink haired girl reaches up and strokes her friend's head just to calm her.=她在早坂的肩膀上哭泣。她声音中的挫败感甚至让早坂也为之震动。粉发女孩伸手抚摸着朋友的头,只为了安抚她。
You... You didn't let us down Nagicchi.=你...你没有让我们失望,七濑酱。
I-I failed.=我-我失败了。
Please... It's not your fault.=拜托...这不是你的错。
<i>It's mine. It's all my fault.</i>=<i>这都是我的错。全都是我的错。</i>
I swore I'd protect you. All of you...=我发誓我会保护你们。你们所有人...
This cafe... Hayasaka... I'm sorry.=这家咖啡店...早坂...对不起。
Oh Nagicchi!=啊,七濑酱!
It's... okay...=没关系的...
Hayasaka cradles Nanase in her arms, but it's too much. Holding her friend close, Hayasaka breaks down into tears.=早坂将七濑抱在怀中,但这一切太过沉重。紧紧地抱着她的朋友,早坂崩溃大哭起来。
I look away. Just listening to the girls cry is enough. I could've done more. Something.=我移开视线。光是听着女孩们哭泣就已经让我受不了了。我本可以做得更多的。做点什么都好。
She'd clearly held herself back for Nanase's sake, but it's too much for her.=她显然是为了七濑的缘故而克制着自己,但这对她来说太过痛苦了。
<i>Anything to prevent this.</i>=<i>不惜一切代价阻止这一切。</i>
I should've made no assumptions about how deep in the hole we were. Every last yen, I should've fought for. There's something to be said for being frugal with one's money.=我本不该对我们陷入困境的程度抱有任何假设。每一分钱,我都应该去争取。对于节俭用钱,确实有很多道理。
I hear Sena's voice and she hurries over to the booth the moment she spots the two crying.=我听到星奏的声音,她一看到两人在哭就急忙赶到了卡座。
Her cheeks are wet, but of the three so far, she's the most composed. She drops herself down next to Hayasaka and wraps her arms around them both.=她的脸颊湿润着,但在目前的三人中,她是最镇定的。她在早坂旁边坐下,用双臂环抱住她们两个。
Oh girls...=哦女孩们...
We're still a family. Nothing will ever change that.=我们依然是一家人。这一点永远不会改变。
Nanase-kun... Hayasaka-san...=七濑君...早坂小姐...
The girls cry right into her arms, and Sena presses both right into her chest like a mother. She closes her eyes, soothing the two with her melodic voice.=女孩们在她怀里痛哭,星奏像母亲一样将她们紧紧抱在胸前。她闭上眼睛,用她那悦耳的声音安抚着两人。
Shhh. It's alright. We'll always be together.=嘘。没关系。我们永远会在一起。
We're a family. And nothing will ever change that.=我们是一家人。这一点永远不会改变。
I'm so focused on Sena, I don't even notice when Ayase takes a seat next to Nanase.=我如此专注于星奏,甚至没有注意到绫濑在七濑旁边坐下了。
The blonde looks almost lost, in shock as she strokes Nanase's back. Trying to do something to comfort the girl.=金发女子看起来几乎迷失了方向,震惊地抚摸着七濑的后背。试图做些什么来安慰这个女孩。
Nanase throws herself at Ayase and I watch the two hug it out. Sena manages an encouraging nod to Ayase, and the four press close together in that little booth.=七濑扑向绫濑,我看着两人紧紧相拥。星奏对绫濑鼓励地点了点头,四个人在那个小卡座里紧紧靠在了一起。
<i>I can't do this anymore.</i>=<i>我再也做不到了。</i>
It's wrong of me to even be here, watching this.=我甚至不该在这里看这个。
<i>I just need to leave.</i>=<i>我只需要离开这里。</i>
Gathering my things, I quietly pack up and sneak out of the booth. As long as I can exit the cafe without disturbing them, that's all I really ask.=收拾好东西,我悄悄地打包好并偷偷溜出了卡座。只要能不打扰她们离开咖啡店,这就是我所求的全部了。
The girls won't be able to move on until I'm gone. The sooner I'm out the better.=这些女孩们无法继续前进,除非我离开。我越早离开越好。
There's a spare key for them to lock up with when they're ready, so there's no sense in me taking up space here.=这里有备用钥匙给她们锁门用,所以我没必要在这里占地方。
I move past the group of girls and into my office.=我绕过这群女孩,走进了我的办公室。
This is really it.=这真的是结束了。
After everything that's happened, this is how it ends.=在经历了这一切之后,就这样结束了。
I turn off my computer for the last time and close up the laptop. Pulling off a few other things from my person, I drop them off onto the desk.=我最后一次关闭电脑并合上笔记本。我从身上取下几件其他东西,将它们放在桌子上。
I grab the few personal effects that I have and I'm ready to go.=我拿起仅有的几件个人物品,准备离开。
Taking one last look at my phone, I pull up our social media page and see a flood of comments from our followers.=最后看了一眼我的手机,我打开了我们的社交媒体页面,看到了粉丝们留下的大量评论。
It's really over. They're not coming back.=真的结束了。他们不会再回来了。
Follower=关注者
OMG! I couldn't come today. I'm so sad I missed the close. Best wishes to you all!=天哪!我今天没能来。我太难过错过了闭店。祝你们所有人一切顺利!
It's the end of an era.=这是一个时代的终结。
Emojis flood the comments, and I smile. For everything these girls go through, there are so many people that love them.=评论中充满了表情符号,我微笑起来。尽管这些女孩经历了这么多,仍然有那么多人爱着她们。
If anything good comes of this, I hope they see there are those that really care.=如果这件事能有什么好的结果,我希望他们能看到确实有人真心关心他们。
Once I'm ready, I take a deep breath, and push myself out of the office. <i>It's time.</i>=准备好后,我深吸一口气,推开办公室的门走了出去。<i>是时候了。</i>
The girls are still in their booth, reminiscing over their memories. Nanase has calmed down a bit, but Hayasaka still won't let go of her.=女孩们仍然在她们的座位上,回忆着过去的点点滴滴。七濑已经平静了一些,但早坂依然不愿放开她。
It's cute. Sena and Ayase sit on either end of them, just listening to the girls.=真可爱。世奈和绫濑坐在她们的两端,只是静静地听着女孩们说话。
Pushing open the door, I take one step outside when my shirt snags on something.=推开门,我刚迈出一步,衣服就被什么东西勾住了。
I turn to free myself from the offending hook or whatever the hell has me stuck.=我转身想要挣脱那个该死的钩子或者随便什么东西把我卡住了。
I don't bother them. I don't say a word. I just head for the door.=我没打扰她们。我一句话也没说。我直接朝门口走去。
Nanase. She's got a tuft of my shirt in her hand, her big blue eyes gazing into mine. Ayase is huddled up next to her, watching me.=七濑。她的手抓着我衬衫的一角,那双大大的蓝眼睛凝视着我。绫濑挤在她旁边,注视着我。
...Girls I'm...=...姑娘们,我...
Don't go!=不要走!
I'm nearly tackled by the two most athletic girls of the bunch right there. They wrap themselves around me and I grab onto the door frame just to keep from tipping over.=我差点被这群人中最有运动细胞的两个女孩当场扑倒。她们紧紧地抱住我,我不得不抓住门框才能保持平衡不摔倒。
I manage to get myself back into the cafe with Nanase and Ayase wrapped around me like frightened puppies, when I see both Sena and Hayasaka standing there, watching us.=当我好不容易回到咖啡店时,七濑和绫濑像受惊的小狗一样紧紧抱着我,这时我看到世奈和早坂站在那里,注视着我们。
Please... don't leave us.=求你了...不要离开我们。
I'm sorry I slapped you. I'm so sorry.=对不起我打了你。我真的很抱歉。
I'm sorry!=对不起!
You were going to leave without saying goodbye?=你打算不辞而别吗?
I didn't want to hurt you anymore...=我不想再伤害你了...
r:"(.+?)-san. Don't say that."=$1先生。别那么说。
Girls...=姑娘们...
You tried so hard for us.=你为我们付出了那么多努力。
I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything.=对不起。我为一切道歉。
Once an idiot, always an idiot.=一日蠢材,终身蠢材。
It's my turn to cry. Not that I'm much of a crier, but seeing these four here, I open up my arms for them.=轮到我哭了。虽然我并不是个爱哭的人,但看到这四个人在这里,我为她们张开了双臂。
I wish I could've done more for you.=我希望我能为你做得更多。
r:"You're family! It's not your fault (.+?)-san."=你是家人啊!这不是你的错,$1先生。
We know. We wouldn't even be here without you.=我们知道。没有你,我们甚至不可能来到这里。
I wish it didn't have to be this way.=我希望事情不必这样发展。
You're like our... big brother or something. You can't just leave!=你就像是我们的...大哥哥一样。你不能就这样离开!
With Nanase and Ayase already clutching me, the other two huddle around and I feel the warmth of the girls pressing against me.=七濑和绫濑已经紧紧抱着我,另外两个人也围了过来,我能感受到女孩们贴在我身上的温暖。
Then I'm not going anywhere.=那么我哪儿也不会去。
I nuzzle the four of them close to me. While Nanase and Hayasaka are out of tears, Ayase and Sena apparently aren't.=我把她们四个搂在怀里。七濑和早坂已经没有眼泪了,而绫濑和星奏显然还在哭泣。
They cry a little against my shoulders and I shed more tears than I care to admit.=她们靠在我肩膀上小声啜泣,而我自己流下的眼泪比我愿意承认的还要多。
Not everyone is accepting of these four. That's why they needed this cafe. It's a home where they could be themselves, where they could be loved for who they are.=并不是每个人都能接受这四个人。这就是为什么她们需要这家咖啡店。这里是她们可以做真实的自己的家,是她们能够因为本来的样子而被爱的地方。
Some are more fortunate than others, but here, everyone's the same. Everyone is loved. Now, their home is closing.=有些人比其他人更幸运,但在这里,每个人都是平等的。每个人都被爱着。而现在,他们的家即将关闭。
I can only hope that they find somewhere else that will open its arms like Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe has. It's not four broken hearts anymore. It's five.=我只能希望她们能找到另一个像'女孩!女孩!女孩!?咖啡店'这样张开怀抱迎接她们的地方。现在已经不再是四颗破碎的心了。而是五颗。
Girls. I love you so much. All of you.=姑娘们。我非常爱你们。你们所有人。
This is not how I wanted things to end.=这不是我想要的结局。
Despite everything, the four manage smiles that just make me want to cry all over again. I press them in tight for another hug.=尽管经历了这一切,四个人还是挤出了笑容,这只会让我想再次哭泣。我紧紧地将她们拥入怀中,再次相拥。
Family sticks together.=家人应该团结在一起。
We're just glad you're still here.=我们只是很高兴你还在这里。
r:"We know, (.+?)-san."=我们知道,$1先生。
These four right here are just as much my family as my parents or grandparents. There is more to family than just blood. It's the people that make life worth living.=这四个人对我来说,就和我的父母或祖父母一样是我的家人。家人的意义不仅仅在于血缘关系。家人是那些让生活变得有意义的人。
Come on. Let's get outside.=来吧。我们到外面去。
Get some fresh air.=去呼吸新鲜空气。
<i>These girls matter. I can't let them down like this. I won't. </i>=<i>这些女孩很重要。我不能这样让她们失望。我不会的。</i>
We need to get out at some point, I guess.=我想,我们总得离开这里。
We know.=我们知道。
Hayasaka says that, but I'm not done. Not anymore. This whole time as manager, I've done everything <i>but</i> my job.=早坂虽然这么说,但我还没完。不再是了。作为经理的这段时间,我做了<i>除了</i>我工作以外的所有事情。
Today was it.=今天就是终点了。
r:"鱼-(.+?)-san. It's over."=鱼-$1-先生。结束了。
Not yet.=还没有。
No. I'm not leaving.=不。我不会离开。
Sure, maybe I delayed the closure by a few months, but a manager's number one job is to look after his employees. To take care of his family. It's time I started living up to that role.=也许我只是把关闭的时间推迟了几个月,但作为经理,最重要的工作就是照顾好自己的员工。照顾好自己的家人。是时候开始履行这个职责了。
Hayasaka-san. Girls.=早坂小姐。姑娘们。
Today is not the cafe's last. I don't care what I have to do.=今天不会是咖啡店的最后一天。不管我要做什么,我都在所不惜。
This place is going to stay open.=这个地方会继续营业的。
Do you really think you can?=你真的认为你能做到吗?
But I thought you said...=但我以为你说过...
I stare over the hopeful faces of the girls. Honestly, I don't know if I can. But I'm sure as hell going to give it my all. It's time to start putting up a fight for what I care about.=我注视着女孩们充满希望的面庞。老实说,我不知道自己能否做到。但我一定会全力以赴。是时候开始为我所珍视的一切而战了。
I'll go straight to the owner's house if I have to.=如果有必要,我会直接去店主家。
I'm keeping this place open, no matter what.=无论如何,我都会让这个地方继续营业。
Then we'll help!=那我们会帮忙的!
Whatever it takes, we'll help.=无论需要什么,我们都会帮忙。
The other three nod, and I lean in for one more hug. We hold each other close, not a word passing between us.=其他三人点了点头,我倾身再次拥抱。我们紧紧地抱在一起,彼此之间没有言语。
As if all our energy is merging into one, I pull away with the strength to cut down a t*tan.=仿佛我们所有的能量都融为一体,我抽身而出,拥有了足以斩杀巨人的力量。
I need to make a phone call.=我需要打个电话。
Back in the office, I drop down into my chair with new purpose. Grabbing the phone, I dial up the owner's number and while it rings, I boot up the computer.=回到办公室,我带着新的目标坐回椅子上。拿起电话,我拨通了店主的号码,在等待接通的同时,我启动了电脑。
As I wait for the guy to pick up, I busy myself with opening emails and contacting vendors.=在等待那家伙接听电话的同时,我忙着打开邮件和联系供应商。
We're going to stay open.=我们会继续营业。
No one's picking up.=没有人接电话。
You're not getting out of this that easily.=你休想这么轻易就逃脱。
With the email up, I throw together a message to the owner.=打开邮箱后,我快速写了一封邮件给店主。
...I need to speak to you right now about the cafe. I'm currently in the office. Give me a call. This cannot wait...=...我现在需要和你谈谈咖啡店的事。我现在在办公室。给我打个电话。这事不能等...
With the message typed out, I hit send and wait. A few minutes pass and I try his number again. No answer.=写好消息后,我点击发送并等待。几分钟过去了,我再次尝试拨打他的电话。无人接听。
<i>Resend the email.</i>=<i>重新发送邮件。</i>
For the next forty minutes, I swap between sending emails to the guy and trying his phone.=接下来的四十分钟里,我不停地给那家伙发邮件和打电话。
If he doesn't answer soon, his phone will be so backed up with crap he'll need a laxative just to flush me out of the device.=如果他再不接电话,他的手机会被我的消息塞得满满当当,到时候他估计得吃泻药才能把我的信息从设备里清理出来。
I grab the phone and the owner's voice blasts through the speaker.=我拿起电话,店主的声音从扬声器中爆发出来。
Finally.=终于。
Just what in God's name do you think you're doing?=看在上帝的份上,你到底认为自己在干什么?
<i>Got his attention at least.</i>=<i>至少引起了他的注意。</i>
Someone's arm better be chopped off with you spamming me like this.=你这样狂轰滥炸地找我,最好是有人的胳膊被砍掉了那么紧急的事。
The cafe closed. That's what happened.=咖啡店关门了。就是这样发生的。
We need more time.=我们需要更多时间。
That's what this is about? You must be insane!=就为这事?你一定是疯了!
I told you we're over 9 million yen in debt didn't I? The ride is over. I can't afford it anymore.=我告诉过你我们已经负债超过900万日元了,不是吗?这场游戏结束了。我再也负担不起了。
I don't care. We're not closing yet.=我不在乎。我们还不能关门。
Just give me two more weeks. I'll figure something out.=再给我两周时间。我会想出办法的。
Honestly, I'm just pulling stuff out of my ass right now. Anything to keep the four working here even a bit longer. I can worry about what the hell we're going to do later.=老实说,我现在只是在胡编乱造。只要能让这四个人在这里多工作一段时间就行。至于我们到底要怎么办,可以之后再想。
Two weeks? It was a stretch just giving you this one.=两周?给你这一周已经很勉强了。
You have any idea what that'll do to my checkbook?=你知道那会对我的支票簿造成什么影响吗?
Why you arrogant little...=你这个傲慢的小混蛋...
Do you have any idea what closing this cafe will do for its staff? Of course, you don't. In fact, I'm willing to bet you haven't spent a single minute in this place.=你知道关闭这家咖啡店会对员工造成什么影响吗?当然,你不知道。事实上,我敢打赌你连一分钟都没在这个地方待过。
Sena-kun. Ayase-san. Hayasaka-san. And Nanase-kun. Those are the girls you are abandoning by closing this place down.=星奏君。绫濑小姐。早坂小姐。还有七濑君。这些都是你因为关闭这个地方而要抛弃的女孩们。
It's a job! This shit happens everyday.=这只是工作而已!这种破事每天都在发生。
It's a home! You're kicking family to the curb.=这是一个家!你这是在把家人赶到街头。
These girls don't just rely on the paycheck. They rely on each other. They rely on the people who love them.=这些女孩不仅仅依靠薪水生活。她们还依靠彼此。她们依靠那些爱她们的人。
You started an otokonoko maid cafe because it was niche, and you thought it'd make money.=你开了一家男孩子女仆咖啡厅是因为这很小众,你觉得这能赚钱。
What you didn't know, what you probably didn't give a damn about, is how important this cafe has become to its workers.=你不知道的,你可能根本不在乎的是,这家咖啡店对于在这里工作的人们有多重要。
A place where they can flourish into beautiful people. A place where they can show the world who they are and be proud of it.=一个让他们能够成长为美丽之人的地方。一个让他们能够向世界展示真实的自己并为之感到自豪的地方。
A place they can call home.=一个他们可以称之为家的地方。
And now, Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe has become my home too. And I will not let you take it from us.=而现在,Girls! Girls! Girls!?咖啡厅也成了我的家。我不会让你从我们手中夺走它。
You're not talking about dealing with over 9 million in debt. You're talking about adding to it.=你说的不是处理超过900万的债务,而是在谈论如何增加债务。
You talk about family. But you know nothing of raising one. I've got a wife. I've got kids. What the hell do you think I'm trying to do?=你谈论家人?但你对养育一个家庭一无所知。我有妻子。我有孩子。你以为我在尝试做什么?
Then don't pay me. Two weeks. My salary is yours.=那就不要付我薪水。两周。我的工资归你。
Hell, don't pay any of us! We'll all work for free if it makes you happy.=该死,一分钱都别付给我们!如果这能让你高兴,我们全都愿意免费工作。
I'd still need to pull out a hefty loan for something this absurd...=我仍然需要为这种荒唐的事情申请一笔巨额贷款...
That's not going to cover it.=那根本不够。
I don't back down. Putting everything on the line for each other, that's what family does.=我绝不退缩。为彼此赌上一切,这就是家人所做的事。
Then I'll co-sign. Send the papers. I'll sign them right now.=那我就做共同签署人。把文件送过来吧。我现在就签。
Hell, I'll pull out a loan just to pay for your child's education if you're so damn worried.=该死,如果你这么担心的话,我甚至愿意贷款来支付你孩子的教育费用。
Please...=拜托...
The owner goes silent and I wait, the phone trembling against my face as I try to hold it steady. If he still says no, what the hell will I do?=店主沉默了,我等待着,手机在我脸边微微颤抖,我努力保持平稳。如果他还是拒绝,我该死的要怎么办?
Fine. Two weeks.=好吧。两周时间。
We'll do it. No problem.=我们会做的。没问题。
Yeah. Well just in case you don't, I <i>will</i> be sending you papers to sign in the morning.=是的。以防万一你不信,我<i>一定会</i>在明早把需要签字的文件送给你。
You will pay for this. One way, or another.=你会为此付出代价的。不管用什么方式。
No pay for any of you. Pay off the 9.6 million yen loan and this new loan in two weeks. If you can do that, we'll be in the green. And the cafe can stay open.=你们所有人都不会得到薪水。两周内还清960万日元的贷款和这笔新贷款。如果你们能做到,我们就能转亏为盈。而且咖啡店可以继续营业。
But two weeks. Two weeks to make 9.6 million yen, plus who knows how much. What the hell are we going to do?=但是两周时间。两周内要筹集960万日元,甚至可能更多。我们到底该怎么办?
The easy part is done.=最简单的部分已经完成了。
I did it. I really did it.=我做到了。我真的做到了。
After that, the owner hangs up. I drop the phone onto the table and sit back in a stupor.=之后,店主挂断了电话。我把手机放在桌上,茫然地坐了回去。
You got a minute?=你有空吗?
I see Kotori standing in the doorway and beckon her into my office. Not too surprised she's here. The girl was probably worried sick over Hayasaka.=我看到小鸟站在门口,于是示意她进入我的办公室。对她的到来并不太意外。这女孩可能一直都在为早坂担心得要命。
Kotori however, ignores my invitation. She instead just stands in the doorway, seemingly lost in thought.=然而,小鸟无视了我的邀请。她只是站在门口,似乎陷入了沉思。
It's as if Kotori is mulling over whether or not to accept my invitation into the office.=小鸟看起来像是在考虑要不要接受我进入办公室的邀请。
An awkward silence creeps into the room as neither one of us says anything.=随着我们两人都没有说话,一阵尴尬的沉默悄然蔓延在房间里。
Want to go for a walk?=想去散步吗?
Um. I've got some paperwork to do...=呃。我还有些文书工作要做...
Kotori-san?=小鸟小姐?
Turns out, suddenly "un-closing" the cafe means undoing literally everything I did to prep the cafe for closing.=事实证明,突然"取消关闭"咖啡店意味着要撤销我为准备关闭咖啡店所做的一切事情。
Things like scheduling, inventory ordering, and getting the utilities back up and running...=诸如安排时间表、订购库存以及恢复水电等公共设施的运行...
No worries. I'll wait for you.=别担心,我会等你的。
Kotori waits, tapping her foot impatiently while I rush through the paperwork.=小鸟等待着,不耐烦地跺着脚,而我正匆忙处理文书工作。
I organize some ordering sheets, send out an updated announcement on our social media, along with a handful of other tasks.=我整理了一些订单表格,在社交媒体上发布了更新公告,还完成了其他一系列任务。
Okay then.=那好吧。
When I finally manage to wrap up my work, I turn to Kotori.=当我终于处理完工作时,我转向小鸟。
You finally finished?=你终于完成了?
I don't even get a chance to explain myself (not that I should have to), and Kotori makes her way out of the office. <i>What the hell is going on here?</i>=我甚至没有机会解释自己(虽然我本不该解释),小鸟就离开了办公室。<i>这到底是怎么回事?</i>
Come on then. Lets' go.=来吧。我们走吧。
<i>Is this a trap?</i> Only one way to find out I suppose.=<i>这是个陷阱吗?</i>我想只有一种方法能找出答案了。
I follow Kotori out of the office, and out of the cafe. She moves at such a brisk pace, I have to jog just to keep up with the girl.=我跟着小鸟走出办公室,离开咖啡店。她步伐如此匆忙,我不得不小跑才能跟上这个女孩。
Only after we've left Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe behind us, does she finally slow down.=直到我们离开了《女孩!女孩!女孩!?》咖啡店之后,她才终于放慢了脚步。
Finally catching up are we?=终于跟上来了,是吗?
I'm not even that winded! She just took off on me is all. But I decide against arguing with her.=我甚至都没怎么喘气!只是她突然跑开了而已。但我决定不和她争论。
r:"You're really out of shape, (.+?)-san."=你真的很不健康,$1先生。
Where are we going?=我们要去哪里?
You'll see.=你会看到的。
Come on. We're almost there.=来吧。我们快到了。
She doesn't say another word, but continues on through Akihabara. I do my best to keep up.=她没再说一句话,只是继续穿过秋叶原。我尽力跟上她的步伐。
It's only when Kotori stops at the gates to a flower park do I manage to catch up with her. We both pay the entrance fee and step inside.=直到小鸟在一个花园公园的大门前停下来,我才得以追上她。我们俩都付了入场费,然后走了进去。
The garden is just as beautiful as the last time I visited; maybe even more so coming in the evening.=这座花园和我上次来时一样美丽;或许在傍晚时分前来,它甚至更加迷人。
The sun sparkles down over the pond, and gives everything a golden hue. It's truly breathtaking.=太阳光闪烁在池塘上方,为周围的一切都披上了金色的光辉。这景象真是令人叹为观止。
Why bring me here?=为什么带我来这里?
Not that I'm complaining, but this place is quite out of the way for just a conversation.=我倒不是在抱怨,但是这个地方相当偏僻,仅仅为了一次谈话而来这里。
Figured you'd appreciate getting out of that stuffy old office of yours.=我想你会喜欢离开那个闷热陈旧的办公室。
She's helped with the cafe's website, and everyone really likes her. Kotori is a bit violent, but she's just being protective.=她帮忙做了咖啡店的网站,大家都很喜欢她。小鸟有点暴力,但她只是在保护大家而已。
So? Any luck with the big bad boss man?=怎么样?跟那个可怕的大老板谈得顺利吗?
As a matter of fact, I got us another two weeks of business.=事实上,我为我们又争取到了两周的业务时间。
Knew you could pull it off.=我就知道你能搞定。
Though I bet the guy didn't give in without a catch.=不过我打赌那家伙肯定不会无条件妥协。
You talk like you know the owner.=你说话的语气像是认识店主。
I remember when Kaede was hired. The owner was just as big a prick then as I bet he is now.=我记得Kaede被雇佣时的情景。那时候店主就和我猜想的现在一样是个混蛋。
No pay for the two weeks. For any of us.=两周内所有人都没有工资。
And we need to make enough cash to pay off all the debt.=而且我们需要赚够钱来还清所有债务。
So? What's the catch? Sell your soul?=所以呢?有什么条件?卖掉你的灵魂?
Now that I say it, I can't help but have second thoughts on this whole thing.=现在说出来后,我不禁对这整件事有些犹豫了。
Kotori smiles. As scary as she was when I first met her, Hayasaka's younger sister has really grown on me.=小鸟微笑着。尽管我第一次见到她时觉得她很可怕,但早坂的妹妹真的让我越来越喜欢她了。
If this goes south, not only am I thrust into the bowels of debt, but the girls lose two weeks of pay they could've earned somewhere else.=如果事情搞砸了,不仅我会陷入深重的债务之中,女孩们还会损失本可以在别处赚到的两周工资。
In order to make this work, we'd need something so big, it'd crash the internet. <i>All of it.</i>=为了让这个计划成功,我们需要一些规模大到足以使互联网崩溃的东西。<i>整个互联网。</i>
Like a concert or idol show or something.=像演唱会或偶像表演之类的。
Yeah...=嗯...
A miracle then.=那真是个奇迹。
Hey, yeah!=嘿,是的!
Now that I think about it, I picked up a number of reference books a while back.=现在我想起来了,之前我买了不少参考书。
I'd only managed to skim through them in my off hours, but I remember sections dedicated to idol-like performances from the staff.=我只能在休息时间匆匆浏览那些资料,但我记得其中有专门介绍员工偶像式表演的章节。
Whole shows, with strobing lights, merch, and even bands playing in the background.=完整的表演,配有闪烁的灯光、周边商品,甚至还有乐队在背景中演奏。
Obviously, some of that was for more financially stable locales, but no reason we couldn't do something similar.=显然,其中一些是为经济状况更稳定的地区准备的,但我们没理由不能做些类似的事情。
That's a great idea! Sena-kun already models. She's probably got some experience with singing too. And Nanase-kun could help with the online marketing and design-work...=这是个好主意!星奏君已经是模特了。她可能也有一些唱歌经验。而七濑君可以帮忙做网络营销和设计工作...
You're forgetting the most important piece of this puzzle.=你忘了这个谜题中最重要的一块。
An idol show.=偶像表演。
It really is fate that I should be here in your hour of need.=命运使然,我恰好在你最需要帮助的时刻出现。
If you're going to put on an idol show, you need maids that look and sound the part.=如果要举办偶像表演,你需要外表和声音都合格的女仆。
Excuse me?=抱歉,什么?
Now, it's too much to expect a fully choreographed event in just two weeks. That's a bit much.=现在,期望在短短两周内完成一场全套编排的活动是太过分了。这有点太勉强了。
But an idol concert. That we can pull off.=但是偶像演唱会,这个我们能办到。
She's completely into this idea. I've only interacted with Kotori maybe two or three times, but I've never seen this side of her.=她完全沉浸在这个想法中。我和琴里可能只有两三次互动,但我从未见过她这一面。
The girl is ecstatic about this whole "idol concert" idea she pulled together in the last couple minutes.=这个女孩对自己刚才几分钟内想出的"偶像演唱会"点子感到欣喜若狂。
It'll require some music. Some basic dance moves and coordination.=这会需要一些音乐。一些基本的舞蹈动作和协调配合。
A stage and some lighting.=一个舞台和一些灯光设备。
Kotori-san. I don't have a budget.=小鸟小姐,我没有预算。
Kotori waves me off, as if what I'd said was totally irrelevant.=琴里挥手示意我别说了,仿佛我刚才说的话完全无关紧要。
We sell tickets. Let people reserve seating.=我们来卖票吧。让人们可以预订座位。
Or pay a little more at the door.=或者在门口多付一点钱。
You sound like you know a lot about this.=听起来你对这个很了解啊。
Are you into stuff like idol events?=你喜欢偶像活动之类的东西吗?
And if I do?=那如果我做了又怎样?
No. Not at all.=不。一点也不。
I wasn't expecting it is all.=我只是没料到罢了。
That a problem?=有什么问题吗?
Kotori eyes me for a moment, as if deciding whether to roundhouse kick me into the pond.=琴里盯着我看了一会儿,好像在考虑要不要一个回旋踢把我踹进池塘里。
<i>She'd do it too.</i>=<i>她真的会去做的。</i>
Why? I have no idea. Is it so bad that she's into idols? Maybe I should've kept my mouth shut on that question.=为什么?我真不知道。她喜欢偶像有那么糟糕吗?也许我不该问那个问题的。
Fortunately, she opts to just glare at me for a few moments as we continue our walk.=幸运的是,她只是选择瞪了我几秒钟,然后我们继续散步。
While Kotori seems only mildly interested in the vast array of flowers and other plant-life, it's the nearby pond that captures the girl's attention.=虽然琴里对周围繁多的花朵和其他植物只表现出微弱的兴趣,但附近的池塘却吸引了这个女孩的注意力。
Anyways, we've got work to do if we're going to be ready for your idol event.=总之,如果我们要为你的偶像活动做好准备的话,我们有工作要做了。
I just hope we can do it in two weeks.=我只希望我们能在两周内完成它。
No one said this would be easy. I can use my reference books to research all the unknowns here, and hopefully between myself and Kotori, we can make something work out.=没人说过这会很容易。我可以用我的参考书籍来研究这里所有的未知因素,希望我和琴里之间能够想出一些解决办法。
As we wander through the park, I let Kotori do the talking for most of the planning. She's more than a little knowledgeable on these events apparently.=在公园里闲逛时,我让琴里主导了大部分计划的讨论。显然,她对这类活动的了解不仅仅是一点点。
By the end of our little discussion, we've already got a basic plan of stage setup, and how to price the tickets. Plenty of work remains, but still, color me impressed.=到我们小讨论结束时,我们已经有了一个关于舞台设置和票价的基本计划。还有很多工作要做,但是,说实话,我很impressed。
Hmm...=嗯...
We'll need to figure out music. Best if we come up with our own.=我们需要考虑音乐问题。最好是我们自己创作。
How do we do that?=我们要怎么做呢?
Don't worry. I think I know someone.=别担心。我想我认识一个人。
r:"You're not half bad, (.+?)-san. Kaede is lucky to have you as a manager. They all are."=你还挺不错的,$1先生。香枝有你这样的经纪人真是幸运。她们都很幸运。
I'm speechless. To be complimented by Kotori of all people, I don't quite know how to respond.=我无言以对。竟然会被琴里这样的人夸奖,我真不知道该如何回应。
I know you're dating Sena-kun.=我知道你在和星奏君约会。
r:"Listen (.+?)-san."=听我说,$1先生。
She is the obvious choice of the bunch.=她是这群人中最明显的选择。
What is that supposed to mean?=那是什么意思?
With a big laugh, Kotori gives a shake of head and I'm left feeling like a fool. Sena certainly is the calmest, and quietest of the bunch, but that's why I like her.=琴里哈哈大笑着摇了摇头,让我感到自己像个傻瓜。星奏确实是这群人中最冷静、最安静的一个,但这正是我喜欢她的原因。
She's the kind of person a man can come home to after a hard day.=她就是那种男人在辛苦的一天后能回家见到的人。
A traditional Japanese wife.=传统的日本妻子。
Has she asked you to meet her parents yet?=她有没有邀请你去见她父母?
She will.=她会的。
Sena-kun is by the book. She will.=星奏君做事按规矩来。她会的。
Kotori shakes her head, holding back another laugh. <i>Not exactly convincing there Kotori-san.</i>=琴里摇了摇头,忍住又一阵笑声。<i>这可一点也不令人信服呢,琴里小姐。</i>
Why do I feel like you're making fun of me?=为什么我感觉你在取笑我?
Not at all.=完全没有。
Yeah well, she's done so much for the cafe, and for me.=是啊,她为咖啡店和我做了这么多。
You don't know what.=你不知道是什么。
I want to do something for her, but...=我想为她做点什么,但是...
Just predictable. All the customers love Sena-kun. Guess I shouldn't be surprised you do too.=这太可预见了。所有顾客都喜欢星奏君。我想我不该惊讶你也是如此。
I'd like to do something to help her with modeling, but I'd probably get in the way.=我很想帮她做模特工作,但我可能只会碍事。
There were talks of a Trade Show, but I don't know how I'd get tickets to that.=有传言说有个贸易展览会,但我不知道怎么才能拿到那个的门票。
Leave it to me.=交给我吧。
I might be able to help you there.=我或许能在这方面帮到你。
I don't know what to say. With everything Kotori is helping with, I owe this girl big time.=我不知道该说什么。考虑到琴里在各方面给予的帮助,我欠这女孩的实在太多了。
We're not exactly out of the woods yet, but between myself, the four maids, and Kotori, I'm feeling much better about our odds.=我们还没有完全脱离险境,但有了我自己、四位女仆和琴里的帮助,我对我们的胜算感觉好多了。
Kotori-san. I don't know how to thank you.=小鸟小姐。我不知道该如何感谢你。
This is really too much.=这实在是太过分了。
I think I know just the thing.=我想我知道正合适的东西。
Her mischievous smile puts me on edge, but I can't exactly say no to her right now.=她那顽皮的笑容让我有些紧张,但此刻我也不能拒绝她。
You heard me. Cook. For. Me.=你听到我说的了。给。我。做饭。
Cook for me.=给我做饭。
Not exactly the form of payment I was expecting. <i>Why the hell does she want me cooking for her?</i> Then it hits me.=这不是我所期待的报酬形式。<i>她到底为什么要我给她做饭?</i>然后我突然明白了。
That Saturday night party from a while back, Kotori had made a big fuss about me cooking for people. <i>That.</i>=前段时间那个周六晚上的派对上,琴里曾大张旗鼓地要我给大家做饭。<i>就是那个。</i>
Don't worry about her.=别担心她。
Wouldn't Hayasaka-san...=早坂小姐不会...
Just worry about what you're making me.=你只需要关心你要给我做什么就行了。
Umm. Okay?=呃。好吧?
Don't let me down!=别让我失望!
With that, Hayasaka's little sister abandons me at the park. She just takes off in a random direction, and is gone. The whole cooking thing still throws me off, but I'll have to worry about that later.=说完,早坂的妹妹就在公园里抛下了我。她朝着随机的方向离开,然后就不见了。做饭的事情仍然让我感到困惑,但这个问题只能之后再考虑了。
We have two weeks to prepare for this idol event. I've got social media posts to make. Vendors to call. Stuff to do.=我们有两周时间准备这个偶像活动。我需要发布社交媒体帖子。联系供应商。还有其他事情要做。
r:"Good luck (.+?)-san."=祝你好运,$1先生。
I want to go home and rest, but now, all I can think about is work. Like my dad would always say, "I'll sleep when I'm dead." Now, I can appreciate what he meant.=我想回家休息,但现在,我满脑子想的都是工作。就像我父亲常说的那样,"死了才能睡。"现在,我终于明白他的意思了。
A few late nights won't kill me.=熬几个夜不会要我命的。
We spend the next two weeks serving customers, and planning out our "idol concert." All four of the maids return to work.=接下来的两周里,我们一边服务顾客,一边规划我们的"偶像演唱会"。所有四位女仆都回来工作了。
Fliers are printed, and displays are set up outside of the cafe. I work with Nanase and Ayase to create a pre-order page for tickets to our event.=传单已经印好了,咖啡店外面也摆放了展示牌。我和七濑还有绫濑一起创建了我们活动门票的预订页面。
I end up walking back to the cafe to do some initial planning and research.=我最终走回咖啡店,开始做一些初步规划和研究。
Kotori handles a great deal of the logistics and advertising as well. She claims to know "someone" that'll help her get the word out.=小鸟也处理了大量的后勤和广告工作。她声称认识"某个人"能帮她宣传出去。
Everytime I ask her for details, she just stares at me with that smug smile and says:=每次我向她询问细节,她只是带着那种得意的微笑盯着我,然后说:
Trust me. I know what I'm doing.=相信我。我知道我在做什么。
Just like that, the two weeks pass in the blink of an eye. The fateful day arrives, and I'm shaking in my boots.=就这样,两周时间眨眼间就过去了。命运之日终于到来,我紧张得双腿发抖。
It's here. The day of our concert is here and I'm skittish enough where one misstep could give me a heart attack.=演唱会的日子到了。我们的演唱会就在今天,我紧张得不行,感觉只要一个失误就能让我心脏病发作。
It's Saturday, the day before our two weeks expire. Every polarizing emotion is taking turns with me. Excited. Anxious. Terrified. Ecstatic.=今天是星期六,我们两周期限到期的前一天。各种极端情绪轮番上阵。兴奋。焦虑。恐惧。狂喜。
Apart from some of the booths that are bolted into the floor, we've put away every table and chair in the cafe to make room for as many people as possible.=除了一些固定在地板上的卡座外,我们把咖啡店里的每一张桌子和椅子都收起来了,以便容纳尽可能多的人。
I'm renting a small stage that holds the four maids, some sound equipment, and not much else.=我租了一个小舞台,刚好能容纳四位女仆、一些音响设备,没什么多余的空间了。
Isn't she here?=她不在这里吗?
Hayasaka beckons me over to the kitchen, where the four maids are doing some last minute prep work for their show. Hayasaka is shaking even worse than I am.=早坂招手示意我过去厨房,四位女仆正在那里为她们的表演做着最后的准备工作。早坂颤抖得比我还厉害。
r:"(.+?)-san. Where's Kotori-chan?"=$1先生。小鸟酱在哪里?
Every time she peers out into the sea of people for her sister, she turns a new shade of white.=每次她朝外面的人海中寻找她的姐妹时,脸色就会变得更加苍白。
Don't worry, Hayasaka-san.=别担心,早坂小姐。
She's already here. She's pulling ticket duty outside.=她已经到了。她在外面负责检票。
By the end of our first week, we'd nearly sold out of tickets. I don't have a clue what Kotori did to get us so much attention, but it worked.=到第一周结束时,我们的票几乎已经售罄。我完全不知道小鸟是怎么为我们吸引这么多关注的,但她确实做到了。
After some further planning, we figured we could squeeze a dozen or so more people. Those are the tickets that Kotori is currently getting rid of.=经过进一步规划,我们发现可以再挤下十几个人。这些就是小鸟现在正在处理的票。
How many does she have left?=她还剩多少张票?
People are still pouring in.=人们仍在涌入。
There can't be many now... I hope.=现在应该不会剩很多了吧……我希望如此。
Hayasaka-san.=早坂小姐。
About this part here...=关于这一部分...
Woah.=哇哦。
Ayase steps out and her whole world is blown away at the sheer volume of people inhabiting our cafe.=绫濑走了出来,看到咖啡店里挤满了人,整个世界观都被颠覆了。
Everyone is shoulder to shoulder, and space is waning fast. For a moment, she's speechless.=所有人都肩膀挨着肩膀,空间迅速减少。一时间,她说不出话来。
Ayase-san. What do you want?=绫濑小姐。你想要什么?
I had a question about my timing with this verse...=关于这段诗句的节奏,我有个问题...
Oh. Umm...=哦。呃...
Which part?=哪一部分?
Shutting myself up, I let the two go over their music.=我保持沉默,让他们两个讨论他们的音乐。
Kotori spent a great deal of time finding someone to quickly compose music for us.=小鸟花了很多时间为我们寻找能够快速作曲的人。
Oh. This one?=哦。这首吗?
I never found out who wrote the actual lyrics, but they must've worked closely with both Kotori and Hayasaka.=我一直没找出是谁写的实际歌词,但他们肯定与小鸟和早坂都有密切合作。
No one knows the music like those two do. Hence why all the lyrical questions are being dropped at Hayasaka's feet.=没有人比那两个人更了解音乐了。这就是为什么所有关于歌词的问题都堆在了早坂的脚下。
Letting those two discuss the music, I step past them into the kitchen to check on the others and the food. We obviously can't run the cafe like on normal days.=让那两个人讨论音乐,我绕过他们走进厨房,去看看其他人和食物的情况。很显然,我们不能像平常那样经营咖啡店。
However, I did pop in early to bake little baggies of snacks that we could sell to people. With some cheap cookie cutters, we even got some of our treats shaped like maids.=不过,我确实提前来了,烘焙了一些小袋零食,我们可以卖给顾客。用一些便宜的饼干模具,我们甚至把一些点心做成了女仆的形状。
Many of these smaller ideas I pulled from some reference books I'd gotten a while back. Other ideas came from Kotori herself.=这些小点子中的许多都是我从之前买的一些参考书中获取的。其他的想法则来自小鸟本人。
These cookies look nothing like us.=这些饼干看起来一点都不像我们。
I step into the back just in time to see Nanase and Sena packaging up some of our treats.=我走进后厨,正好看到七濑和星奏正在包装我们的一些点心。
It takes everything I've got to hold back a laugh when I see Nanase inspecting one of our cookies like it's from another planet.=看到七濑像检查外星物品一样仔细端详我们的饼干,我用尽全力才忍住没笑出来。
Nanase-kun. You shouldn't be so harsh.=七濑君。你不应该这么严厉。
I think they're adorable.=我觉得它们很可爱。
Ehh? You really think so?=啊?你真的这么认为吗?
Looks like I'm busted.=看来我被发现了。
Sena calls me out on the spot and Nanase darts her head up at me.=星奏当场叫住了我,七濑猛地抬头看向我。
I was hoping to listen in for just a bit longer, but oh well. I'm here to check on them anyways.=我本来想再多听一会儿的,不过算了。反正我来这里就是要看看她们的情况。
r:"Don't you, (.+?)-san?"=你不这么认为吗,$1先生?
I'm no five star baker, but I think they turned out alright.=我不是什么五星级面包师,但我觉得它们做得还不错。
I look like a deformed frog.=我看起来像个畸形的青蛙。
No you don't.=不,你不是。
I take one of the cookies and toss it into my mouth. With the sugar cookie base mixed with sweetened frosting, it's a treat to kill anyone's diet. It sure tastes good though.=我拿起一块饼干丢进嘴里。糖霜饼干底与甜腻的糖霜混合在一起,绝对是任何人减肥计划的天敌。不过味道确实很棒。
Tastes fine to me.=我觉得味道不错。
That's not the problem...=这不是问题所在...
Don't worry. I've got a bunch more in my office.=别担心。我办公室里还有很多。
r:"(.+?)-san. We don't have a lot of extra."=$1先生。我们没有太多的剩余。
Besides, gotta have enough for the talent too.=而且,还得给有才华的人留一些。
Please don't eat them like that.=请不要那样吃它们。
In that case, I'll make sure to have some after the show.=既然如此,我会确保演出结束后去吃一些。
I can't have anything too sweet before singing. The sugar scratches my throat.=我唱歌前不能吃太甜的东西。糖分会刮伤我的喉咙。
Sugar can do that?=糖分真的会那样吗?
Oh yes. Too much sugar can cause problems while singing. Scratchy, dry throat. Burps.=哦是的。唱歌时摄入过多糖分会引起问题。喉咙干涩、发痒。还会打嗝。
It doesn't make for a pleasant experience.=这并不是什么愉快的体验。
I had a few cookies when I got here...=我来这儿的时候吃了几块饼干...
It's alright. I'm sure you'll be fine, Nanase-kun. Just don't have any more right before the show, and you'll be good. Right Sena-kun?=没关系。我相信你会没事的,七濑君。只要在演出前不要再吃了,你就会好的。对吧,星奏君?
Right! Everyone is different.=没错!每个人都是不同的。
But as long as you're not eating right up to the show, you'll be fine.=但只要你不是直到演出前都在吃东西,你就会没事的。
Just make sure to have some water before we go on stage.=在我们上台前记得喝点水。
Nanase nods and steps away to pour herself some water. <i>She's so nervous!</i> I don't blame her though. I'm shaking in my boots, and I'm not the one getting up on stage to sing.=七濑点点头,走开去给自己倒了些水。<i>她太紧张了!</i>不过我不怪她。我也紧张得发抖,而我甚至不是那个要上台唱歌的人。
Sena though, looks right at home. Of course, she's got the most experience here with this kind of thing.=而星奏却看起来如鱼得水。当然,她在这种场合有着最丰富的经验。
You think everyone's ready?=你认为大家都准备好了吗?
Everyone's nervous. But we're ready.=每个人都很紧张。但我们已经准备好了。
hehe. I was just as bad my first time as well.=呵呵。我第一次的时候也一样糟糕。
I'm not sure we'd pull this off if it wasn't for your experience.=如果不是因为你的经验,我不确定我们能否完成这件事。
Sena has spent hours working with the others to train them on everything from walking and talking, to posing for the camera. This stuff is just in her blood at this point.=星奏已经花费了数小时与其他人一起训练,教导他们从行走、说话到为镜头摆姿势的各种技巧。这些东西对她来说已经融入血液中了。
We wouldn't be able to pull any of this off if it wasn't for you.=如果没有你,我们根本无法完成这一切。
Before I can even respond to Sena's gratitude, Kotori bursts in through the kitchen announcing our "sold-out" status. It's both a relief and a shocker at the same time.=我还没来得及回应星奏的感谢,小鸟就从厨房冲了进来,宣布我们已经"售罄"了。这既让人松了一口气,又令人震惊。
How many people is that?=那是多少人?
r:"(.+?)-san. We're out of tickets!"=$1先生。我们的票已经卖完了!
We better hurry up and get the glow sticks and cookies out.=我们最好赶紧把荧光棒和饼干拿出来。
A lot.=很多。
I turn to Sena to say something, but the raven haired girl just giggles. She knows the situation and gives me a wave.=我转向星奏想说些什么,但这个黑发女孩只是咯咯地笑了。她明白当前的情况,朝我挥了挥手。
See you out on the floor.=在舞池上见。
Grabbing the box of bagged cookies, I follow Kotori out into the dining area and am stunned by the number of people we have.=我拿起装有袋装饼干的盒子,跟着小鸟走出餐厅区,被眼前的人数震惊了。
For such a small cafe, people are pressed back to the door, and up against the walls. Chatter and camera flashes light up the place.=尽管是个小咖啡店,人们却挤到了门口和墙边。交谈声和相机闪光灯照亮了整个空间。
Fortunately, we have a blocked off path to the stage and one of the walls for the maids to use.=幸运的是,我们有一条通往舞台的封闭通道和一面墙供女仆们使用。
Using that to our advantage, Kotori and I walk up and down our pathway, selling cookies and glow sticks to everyone that we can.=利用这个优势,小鸟和我在我们的通道上来回走动,向所有能接触到的人售卖饼干和荧光棒。
I smile. She's out of glowsticks and I'm nearly out of cookies. But that's not what's got the little sister all worked up. It's time for the show to start.=我微笑着。她的荧光棒已经卖完了,而我的饼干也快卖光了。但这并不是让这个小妹妹如此兴奋的原因。表演即将开始了。
r:"Are you ready, (.+?)-san?"=你准备好了吗,$1先生?
Girls! Girls! Girls Cafe!=女孩!女孩!女孩咖啡厅!
Crowd=人群
The crowd is chanting now, already waving their glowsticks back and forth in the air.=人群现在开始欢呼,已经在空中来回挥舞着他们的荧光棒。
Not really.=不太算是。
But we gotta start sometime. Can you make sure everyone's ready?=但我们总得开始。你能确保所有人都准备好了吗?
Roger!=收到!
Kotori disappears with the box of cookies, hurrying back to the kitchen. Left alone with our fans, I take the final walk to the stage.=小鸟拿着饼干盒匆忙回到厨房。只剩下我和粉丝们,我开始向舞台走去。
The crowd goes silent when they see me standing over them, waiting with bated breath for me to announce the start of our show.=当看到我站在他们面前时,人群安静了下来,屏息以待我宣布演出的开始。
Welcome everyone to the first ever Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe Concert!=欢迎各位来到首届女孩!女孩!女孩!?咖啡厅音乐会!
When I see Kotori's thumbs up from the back, I take a microphone.=当我看到小鸟从后台竖起大拇指时,我拿起了麦克风。
A whoop of cheers follows from the crowd. Cameras flash, and glow sticks emerge. I'm not even the main attraction!=人群中爆发出一阵欢呼声。闪光灯闪烁,荧光棒纷纷亮起。我甚至不是主要吸引力!
It's been a difficult couple weeks here, so let me thank all of you for coming out on this fine Saturday.=最近这几周这里很不容易,所以让我感谢各位在这个美好的周六前来参加。
We appreciate your time, and your support for Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe. And if this place survives the weekend, it's because of friends and family like you.=感谢各位的到来和对女孩!女孩!女孩!?咖啡厅的支持。如果这个地方能熬过这个周末,那都是因为有你们这样的朋友和家人。
Another wave of cheers follows, and again I'm touched by just the amount of love people here have for our maids.=又是一阵欢呼声响起,人们对我们女仆们如此热爱的程度再次让我感动。
I wish I could be in the kitchen, seeing the girls' reaction to all of this now.=真希望我能在厨房里,看看女孩们现在对这一切的反应。
And now! Without further ado, let me present to you the beautiful maids you've been waiting for.=现在!不要再多说了,让我为大家介绍你们期待已久的美丽女仆们。
Starting with Sena-kun!=首先是星奏君!
And last but not least, our longest working maid, Nanase-kun!=最后但同样重要的是,我们工作时间最长的女仆,七濑君!
After each name, the girls walk out to thunderous applause. Having their own little entrance while each one takes her place at a microphone, until all four are on stage.=每个人的名字被宣布后,女孩们都走向舞台,迎来雷鸣般的掌声。她们各自有自己的入场方式,每个人都走到一个麦克风前站定,直到四个人全部站在舞台上。
Hayasaka-san!=早坂小姐!
It's truly a magical moment seeing every person in the cafe on their feet, erupting into cheers and whistles.=看到咖啡厅里的每个人都站起来,爆发出欢呼和口哨声,这真是一个神奇的时刻。
I love you Hayasaka-san!=我爱你,早坂小姐!
Ayase-san!=绫濑小姐!
Sena-kun forever!=星奏君万岁!
Go! Go! Ayase-san!=加油!加油!绫濑小姐!
There's so much noise in this cafe, I can barely hear myself think, let alone the girls talking to each other beside me.=这家咖啡厅太吵了,我几乎无法思考,更别说听清身边女孩们的对话了。
Nanase-kun! Number one!=七濑君!第一名!
With that, I make my exit off the stage and head to the back. The stage is theirs. The show has begun. Whatever happens now, I only hope that everyone has a great time.=说完,我退出舞台,走向后台。舞台现在是她们的了。表演已经开始。无论接下来发生什么,我只希望每个人都能度过一段美好的时光。
Take it away girls!=女孩们,开始吧!
Everyone! Thank you so much for being here!=各位!非常感谢大家的到来!
We love you all!=我们爱你们所有人!
Please enjoy our music, everyone.=请大家享受我们的音乐。
Again, the crowd cheers. Louder and louder they get. <i>Do we have to worry about a noise complaint?</i>=人群再次欢呼起来,声音越来越大。<i>我们需要担心有人投诉噪音吗?</i>
The music starts up, and the girls slip into their dance moves. No one's singing yet and the crowd is already stomping their feet, and waving those sticks like there's no tomorrow.=音乐响起,女孩们开始舞动起来。虽然还没人开始唱,但观众们已经跺着脚,疯狂挥舞着荧光棒,仿佛明天不会到来。
I turn down the lights, and our four maids are walking and waving in sync up on the stage. The choreography is simple, but effective.=我调暗了灯光,四位女仆整齐地走上舞台,同步挥手。编舞虽然简单,但效果很好。
The music closes out of its opening notes, and Ayase steps forward with her mic, ready to sing.=音乐的前奏结束了,绫濑拿着麦克风向前一步,准备开始歌唱。
<i>♪ For all roads, you travel down both old and new. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 无论新旧,你走过所有的道路。♪</i>
<i>♪ We'll find friends together to make dreams come true. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 我们将一同寻找朋友,实现梦想。♪</i>
<i>♪ If you are lost, don't give up. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 如果你迷失了方向,不要放弃。♪</i>
<i>♪ Don't stop. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 别停下。 ♪</i>
<i>♪ With a bow and loving smile. Welcome. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 带着优雅的鞠躬和充满爱意的微笑。欢迎光临。♪</i>
Hayasaka picks up on the second half of the verse and I'm in awe. Each girl has her own unique voice, and as it turns out, each one is a beautiful singer.=早坂接上了歌曲的后半部分,我简直惊叹不已。每个女孩都有自己独特的声音,事实证明,她们每一个都是出色的歌手。
While Hayasaka sings, the other three keep their eyes on her, dancing along to the beat and readying themselves for the coming chorus.=当早坂唱歌时,其他三人目光注视着她,随着节拍舞动,为即将到来的合唱做好准备。
Once the verses end, all four girls bring their mics up and sing aloud.=歌曲的主歌部分结束后,四个女孩同时举起麦克风,一起高声歌唱。
<i>♪ Sharing our hearts, frosting love. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 分享我们的心,如糖霜般甜蜜的爱。 ♪</i>
All=全部
<i>♪ Sprinkled with feelings. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 洒满了感情。♪</i>
<i>♪ Tasty treats, we create. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 美味佳肴,我们创造。 ♪</i>
<i>♪ Welcome home Master! ♪</i>=<i>♪ 欢迎回家,主人! ♪</i>
<i>♪ Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe! ♪</i>=<i>♪ 女孩!女孩!女孩!?咖啡厅!♪</i>
It's amazing what you've done.=你所做的一切真是令人惊叹。
I don't think any of this would've happened without you.=如果没有你,我想这一切都不会发生。
Kotori slides up next to me as our maids dive into the second verse, with Nanase taking the lead on the lyrics.=当我们的女仆们开始演唱第二段歌词时,小鸟滑到了我身旁,七濑担任了领唱。
The whole audience now clapping along to each of the beats from the silver haired maid.=整个观众席随着银发女仆的每一拍节奏鼓掌应和。
I just hope it's enough.=我只希望这样就足够了。
Heehee...=嘻嘻...
Hamburger steak, please.=汉堡肉饼,谢谢。
I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks, Kotori-san.=没有你我不可能做到这一切。谢谢你,小鸟小姐。
You promised me a meal.=你答应过要请我吃饭的。
I laugh. Of course I did. Didn't think that meal would come so soon. I'm not arguing though. She more than deserves it.=我笑了笑。我当然知道。没想到那顿饭会来得这么快。不过我并不反对。她完全值得这样的款待。
Kotori sneaks off to one of the few corner booths we have blocked off and takes a seat.=小鸟偷偷溜到我们封锁的几个角落包厢之一,坐了下来。
Hamburger steak.=汉堡肉饼。
<i>♪ With all the bumps and bruises life throws at you. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 生活带给你的所有磕磕绊绊。 ♪</i>
<i>♪ Doors slam shut left and right, nothing to pursue. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 门扉左右猛然关闭,无物可追寻。 ♪</i>
<i>♪ No matter what, don't give up. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 无论如何,都不要放弃。 ♪</i>
After listening to a bit more of the song, I duck back quickly into the kitchen. Even from here, I can still see the girls singing.=听了一会儿歌后,我迅速退回厨房。即使在这里,我仍然能看到女孩们在唱歌。
<i>♪ Turn the key and pull the knob. Come on in. ♪</i>=<i>♪ 转动钥匙拉开门把手。请进来吧。 ♪</i>
The music ramps back up as the chorus kicks in once again. The harmony in their voices is stunning. If we pull this off, we have to do more concerts.=音乐随着副歌再次响起而逐渐高涨。她们声音的和谐令人惊叹。如果我们成功完成这次演出,我们必须多举办一些音乐会。
<i>♪ Sharing our hearts, frosting love.♪</i>=<i>♪ 分享我们的心,如糖霜般甜蜜的爱。♪</i>
Fortunately, hamburger steak is one of our simpler dishes. As the hamburger steak cooks, I work on preparing some miso soup, steamed rice, and a quick salad.=幸运的是,汉堡肉饼是我们较为简单的菜品之一。在汉堡肉饼烹煮的同时,我准备了一些味噌汤、蒸米饭和一份快手沙拉。
It's nothing fancy, but it's one of my better dishes.=虽然没什么特别,但这是我做得比较拿手的菜之一。
By the time I finish and get the meal properly seasoned, my maids are on their third song.=当我完成料理并调好味道时,我的女仆们已经唱到第三首歌了。
Squeezing my way out of the kitchen and behind the crowds, I set the plate down for Kotori along with a drink.=我挤出厨房,穿过人群,将盘子和饮料放在了小鸟面前。
She smiles as she stares over the delicious looking food. Her phone somehow broadcasts the live performance of our maids. <i>When did she set that up?</i>=她微笑着注视着这些看起来美味的食物。她的手机不知怎的正在直播我们女仆的表演。<i>她什么时候设置的这个?</i>
If you were still single, I'd have claimed you myself.=如果你还是单身,我早就把你据为己有了。
Mmmm you are a good cook.=嗯嗯你真是个好厨师。
With Kotori's cheeky comment, I can do nothing but laugh. At least she's enjoying the meal I guess.=听到小鸟的调皮评论,我只能笑了笑。至少她似乎很享受这顿饭吧。
Just as Kotori finishes her meal, so do our maids finish their fourth and final song for the concert.=就在小鸟用完餐的同时,我们的女仆们也唱完了她们音乐会的第四首也是最后一首歌。
Encore! Encore! Encore!=安可!安可!安可!
There's boisterous applause from the crowd, with fans chanting for them over and over again.=人群中爆发出热烈的掌声,粉丝们一遍又一遍地为她们欢呼喝彩。
r:"Sena-kun is very lucky to have you, (.+?)-san."=星奏君很幸运有你在身边,$1先生。
Encore? Haven't we sung enough for you?=安可?我们为你唱的还不够多吗?
Nooo!=不要啊!
After more cheers and cries, the girls are pushed into performing their song one more time for the crowd.=在更多的欢呼和呐喊声中,女孩们被观众推着又表演了一次她们的歌曲。
We could sing Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe one more time.=我们可以再唱一遍《女孩!女孩!女孩!?咖啡馆》。
This time though, people start singing along with the verses and especially the chorus. <i>How could people memorize lyrics so quickly?</i>=这一次,人们开始跟着歌词一起唱,尤其是副歌部分。<i>他们怎么能这么快就记住歌词呢?</i>
The song finishes with a bang, and soon the concert is over. Kotori steps away to help deal with the autograph portion of the event. <i>And all she wanted was a meal. That girl.</i>=歌曲以一个强劲的结尾画上句点,演唱会很快就结束了。小鸟走开去帮忙处理活动的签名环节。<i>而她只是想吃顿饭而已。这个女孩。</i>
After helping her set up the line dividers, I get out of the way for people to chat up our maids and get those sought after signatures.=在帮她摆好了排队的隔离带后,我让开了位置,好让人们可以和我们的女仆们聊天并获得那些梦寐以求的签名。
Between the concert tickets and the cookies and glow sticks we handed out, I didn't see the need for an autographing session.=在我们发放的演唱会门票、饼干和荧光棒之外,我实在看不出还需要举办签名会的必要。
But Kotori and the others insisted. Looking now, I'm glad we chose to do it.=但是小鸟和其他人都坚持要这样做。现在看来,我很庆幸我们做出了这个选择。
All four of them are rockstars. Even Nanase, as nervous as she was, loses herself in conversation after conversation. Sena is the pro we knew her to be.=她们四个都是摇滚明星。即使是七濑,尽管她很紧张,也在一次又一次的交谈中忘乎所以。星奏则展现出了我们所熟知的专业水准。
Ayase and Hayasaka are both just laughing and BSing with every person that stops to see them. Hell, I spot multiple people jumping from line to line to speak with every maid we have.=绫濑和早坂正和每个前来见她们的人一起笑着闲聊。见鬼,我看到好几个人从这个队伍跳到那个队伍,只为了能和我们所有的女仆说上话。
Cleaning up the dishes from Kotori's meal, I return them to the kitchen and let them soak in the sink.=收拾好小鸟用餐后的碗盘,我把它们拿回厨房放进水槽里浸泡。
The autograph session takes up the remainder of the day, with fans slowly trickling out over the next couple hours.=签名会持续了一整天剩下的时间,粉丝们在接下来的几个小时里慢慢散去。
It's well past midnight by the time everything is said and done with.=当一切都结束并完成后,已经是午夜过后很久了。
Kotori had to take off, so the last hour or two I ended up managing the lines and keeping people in control.=小鸟不得不离开,所以最后一两个小时里我最终负责管理队伍和维持秩序。
Fortunately, every person I talked to had nothing but wonderful things to say. From "congratulations" to "I hope you guys stay open", every interaction was positive.=幸运的是,我交谈过的每个人都只说了美好的话语。从"恭喜"到"希望你们能一直营业下去",每次互动都是积极正面的。
Once everyone is gone, the five of us drop down into one of the booths to hang out. The girls look exhausted, but more than happy with their performance.=当所有人都离开后,我们五个人在一个卡座里坐下来放松。女孩们看起来筋疲力尽,但对她们的表现感到非常满意。
It's actually over.=这一切终于结束了。
I thought the line would never end.=我以为这队伍永远不会结束。
Are you kidding?=你开玩笑吗?
Next time, we need an arena or something!=下次,我们需要一个竞技场之类的地方!
Like we could afford that.=好像我们真能负担得起似的。
You have any idea how much it costs to rent an arena around here?=你知道在这附近租一个竞技场要花多少钱吗?
But maybe next time we'll at least get a proper venue to do this at.=但也许下次我们至少能找一个更合适的场地来办这个活动。
Well maybe not an arena.=好吧,也许不需要竞技场。
Everyone looks at me expectantly. I wish I could give them an answer now, but we don't have the money counted up yet.=所有人都期待地看着我。我希望现在就能给他们一个答案,但我们还没有清点完钱。
Do you really think there'll be a next time?=你真的认为还会有下一次吗?
That said, with as many tickets as were sold, we should at least have enough to cover the 9.6 million yen debt. <i>Hopefully.</i>=话虽如此,按照售出的票数,我们至少应该有足够的钱来偿还那9.6百万日元的债务。<i>但愿如此。</i>
I hope so.=我希望如此。
We did sell out.=我们确实卖光了所有的票。
And pretty much everyone bought glow sticks and cookies.=而且几乎所有人都买了荧光棒和饼干。
And autographs.=还有签名售卖。
Everyone wanted to help us.=每个人都想要帮助我们。
I'm so grateful for how many people came out for us.=我很感激有这么多人为我们而来。
If this is the end, at least we went out with a bang.=如果这就是结局,至少我们华丽收场了。
I'll add up the numbers tonight.=今晚我会把这些数字加起来。
No regrets.=毫无遗憾。
The maids are exhausted, but satisfied with a job well done. While not everyone may be accepting of these girls, today proved that there are plenty of people who love them very much.=女仆们虽然筋疲力尽,但对于工作完成得很好感到满足。虽然并非所有人都能接受这些女孩,但今天证明了有很多人非常爱她们。
Come tomorrow. You'll know whether we hit our goal or not.=明天来吧。到时你就会知道我们是否达成了目标。
Seeing the smiles on their faces, and how they can joke around, gives me confidence. <i>No matter what happens after tonight, they'll be alright.</i>=看到他们脸上的笑容,以及他们开玩笑的样子,给了我信心。<i>无论今晚过后发生什么,他们都会没事的。</i>
Well, why don't we call it a night?=那么,我们今晚就到此为止吧?
You all deserve some rest.=你们都应该好好休息一下。
You can say that again. I need a bath, like now.=你说得太对了。我现在就需要洗个澡。
I must admit, a bath does sound wonderful Hayasaka-san.=不得不承认,洗个澡确实听起来很棒呢,早坂小姐。
We chit chat a bit longer before people start to take off. It isn't long and I'm the only one left in the cafe. It's almost relaxing.=我们又聊了一会儿,之后人们开始陆续离开。没过多久,我就成了咖啡店里唯一留下的人。这感觉几乎令人放松。
There's a soothing silence in the air after all the excitement from today.=今天所有的喧嚣过后,空气中弥漫着一种令人舒心的宁静。
The peace is a welcome change as I go about cleaning up.=这份宁静是个受欢迎的变化,我开始打扫起来。
Some things will have to wait until morning, but I tidy up as much as I'm able to.=有些事情只能等到早上再处理了,不过我尽可能地把能整理的都整理好了。
Once the cleaning is taken care of, I wander back into the office to start going through our sales and expenses sheets.=清理完毕后,我漫步回办公室开始查看我们的销售和支出表。
As anything with accounting, the process is slow and tedious. I double check my work at every turn, not wanting so much as one error to throw things off.=和所有会计工作一样,这个过程缓慢而乏味。我每一步都仔细核对我的工作,不希望哪怕一个小错误都影响最终结果。
I'm in the office until damn near 2am. But I have my answer.=我在办公室里一直待到差不多凌晨2点。但我终于找到了答案。
We did it...=我们做到了...
While I haven't spoken to the owner directly, I did shoot him an email after our event to give him a breakdown of how much money we made.=虽然我没有直接和店主交谈,但在我们的活动结束后我给他发了一封邮件,详细说明了我们赚了多少钱。
A week has passed since our big concert with the girls.=自从我们与女孩们举办的大型音乐会已经过去一周了。
The week itself has dragged on and on. Everyday waiting for that call, but at the same time, I haven't been this busy in months.=这一周过得格外漫长。每天都在等待那个电话,但与此同时,我已经好几个月没有这么忙过了。
We went from nearly shutting down the cafe, to keeping our doors open.=我们从几乎要关闭咖啡店,变成了能够继续营业。
My week turned into an amalgamation of working with vendors, dealing with inventory, and mountains of paperwork.=我的一周变成了与供应商合作、处理库存和大量文书工作的混合体。
I've hardly had a chance to speak with the girls outside of work related stuff.=我几乎没有机会与女孩们谈论工作以外的事情。
Hell, it wasn't until yesterday that I finally could pay the four without dipping into my own pocket. At least now, things are settling down somewhat.=该死,直到昨天我才终于能够付钱给那四个人而不用掏自己的腰包。至少现在,事情多少有些稳定下来了。
As for today, it's Saturday again. The cafe is bustling, and all four maids are working their hardest to stay on top of the food, the customers, and everything else.=至于今天,又是星期六了。咖啡店人来人往,四位女仆都在竭尽全力处理食物、顾客和其他一切事务。
He replied the next day, giving the go ahead to keep the business open. I'm supposed to hear from him once he's cashed the check for all the money that the event generated.=他第二天回复了我,同意让店铺继续营业。他说等他兑现了活动所得款项的支票后会再联系我。
For me, I've got my computer out again at one of the booths, typing away. Lately, I've wanted to spend more time out here with the girls.=至于我,我又在一个卡座里拿出了电脑,不停地敲打着键盘。最近,我想多花些时间和女孩们待在这里。
The office is just too cramped and secluded for me. Of course, if we get busy enough, I do head on back to free up a table.=办公室对我来说实在是太狭小封闭了。当然,如果店里客人多到需要腾出桌位,我才会回到那里。
r:"How are you feeling (.+?)-san?"=你感觉怎么样,$1先生?
You've been working very hard lately. I hope you're not wearing yourself out.=你最近工作很努力。希望你没有过度劳累。
The week's just been busier than usual. I'm okay.=这周只是比平时更忙一些。我没事。
It's okay Sena-kun.=没关系的,星奏君。
Sena. Where would I be without her? I've caught her looking my way several times today. She's more worried about me than I am.=星奏。没有她我该怎么办?今天我好几次发现她在看着我。她比我自己还要担心我。
I think I actually dozed off for a bit at my computer, and that's what prompted her sudden visit.=我想我实际上在电脑前打盹了一会儿,这就是促使她突然来访的原因。
You already put in so much work for the concert...=你已经为演唱会付出了那么多努力...
This is where I want to be. Right here with you.=这就是我想要的地方。就在这里,和你在一起。
Sena-kun. I'm fine. Really, I am.=星奏君。我没事。真的,我很好。
If you're sure...=如果你确定的话...
Here. At least have something to drink.=给。至少喝点东西吧。
She sets down a cup of coffee for me. I'm touched. Reaching up, I take her hand in mine, squeezing it.=她给我放下一杯咖啡。我很感动。我伸手握住她的手,轻轻捏了捏。
She blushes as I hold onto her hand, gazing into those lovely violet irises of hers.=当我握着她的手时,她脸红了,我凝视着她那可爱的紫罗兰色眼眸。
And don't worry about me. You got that Trade Show coming up, don't you?=别担心我。你不是有个贸易展即将到来吗?
She'd only just learned they accepted her application into the trade show.=她刚刚才得知她的贸易展申请被接受了。
On top of working at the cafe, Sena has spent much of her free time working with her talent agency, figuring out scheduling, wardrobe, and other details.=除了在咖啡店工作外,星奏还花了大部分空闲时间与她的才艺经纪公司合作,安排日程、服装和其他细节。
I only get to hear bits and pieces of what's going on.=我只能听到零零碎碎的信息。
They have the outfits all picked out.=他们已经把所有服装都挑选好了。
I'll wait for the pictures.=我会等照片的。
Don't tell me what you're wearing.=别告诉我你穿着什么。
We're just waiting to hear back from the organizers on scheduling.=我们只是在等组织者回复关于日程安排的消息。
I'm sure you'll do great though.=我相信你会做得很棒的。
I can't wait to hear about everything.=我迫不及待想听你讲所有的事情。
I just wish you could attend.=我只是希望你能来参加。
But the event is a closed one, and tickets are very expensive.=但这个活动是非公开的,而且门票非常昂贵。
They didn't give me any extra tickets either.=他们也没有给我任何额外的门票。
Don't worry about me. Just make sure I get lots of pictures.=别担心我。只要确保给我发很多照片就好。
I want to tell Sena, but I also don't want her hopes up.=我想告诉星奏,但我又不想让她抱有太大希望。
I'll get in on the next one.=我会参加下一次的。
I nod, and watch as Sena heads back to the tables to wait on customers. She's far too beautiful for me. <i>How did I end up with a girl like her?</i>=我点点头,看着星奏回到餐桌区去招待顾客。她太美了,远不是我能配得上的。<i>我怎么会和这样的女孩在一起呢?</i>
We share a moment together, but this being work, it doesn't last long.=我们共享了一个短暂的时刻,但由于这是在工作,没能持续太久。
The day passes once again without issue. I finally manage to catch up with my work, and with everything now submitted filed away, I can actually relax for the last hour or so.=又是平静无事的一天过去了。我终于赶上了工作进度,现在所有事情都已提交归档,我可以在最后一小时左右的时间里真正放松一下。
I promise.=我保证。
Kotori had alluded to helping me with the Trade Show. I haven't heard anything from her, but there is a chance (although very slim) that I may be able to attend.=小鸟曾暗示过要帮我参加贸易展。我还没有收到她的任何消息,但是有可能(尽管非常渺茫)我或许能够参加。
As the day comes to a close, I observe our fine maids wiping down tables, while still serving the handful of customers still hanging around.=随着一天接近尾声,我观察着我们优秀的女仆们一边擦拭桌子,一边仍在服务仅剩的几位还在逗留的顾客。
It's only after the final person exits the cafe does everything feel complete.=直到最后一位客人离开咖啡店,一切才感觉真正结束了。
Another week in the books.=又一周结束了。
r:"(.+?)-san. Would you like some help with the party?"=$1先生。需要帮忙准备派对吗?
And inventory is done <i>correctly</i> this time.=这次的库存清点<i>终于</i>做对了。
Very well. Let me know if you would need anything.=很好。如果你需要什么就告诉我。
No thanks. I got this.=不用了,谢谢。我自己能搞定。
That's right. I'd planned another little party for everyone. It's a celebration of the success from the concert we had last week.=没错。我计划为大家举办另一个小派对。这是为了庆祝我们上周音乐会的成功。
The girls absolutely deserve this with the amount of work they all put into it.=考虑到她们为此付出的所有努力,这些女孩们绝对值得这个。
On social media too, people are still raving over our performance and sharing clips they recorded or pictures they've taken.=在社交媒体上,人们仍然对我们的表演赞不绝口,分享着他们录制的视频片段或拍摄的照片。
Even here, customers are constantly asking myself or the maids when the next performance will be.=即使在这里,顾客们也不断地询问我或女仆们下一场表演会在什么时候举行。
Either because they couldn't attend the last, or they attended and want more. <i>Looks like we'll have to make it a regular thing.</i>=要么是因为他们无法参加上次活动,要么是他们参加过后还想要更多。<i>看来我们得把这变成一个常规活动了。</i>
There's plenty of time to plan another. For now though, I have to get to work with our party.=还有很多时间可以计划另一场。不过现在,我必须开始准备我们的派对了。
Sauntering off to the kitchen, I get to work preparing the meals and drinks for the girls.=我悠闲地走进厨房,开始为女孩们准备餐点和饮料。
Just like last time, I've got a bevy of drinks and food for them to enjoy. Unlike last time though, I'm more organized with my cooking.=和上次一样,我准备了丰富的饮料和食物供她们享用。不过与上次不同的是,这次我的烹饪更有条理了。
Turns out, a little consolidation and "asynchronous operations" (learned that fancy term from Ayase) expedites the cooking process somewhat.=事实证明,稍微整合一下工序再加上"异步操作"(这个花哨的术语是从绫濑那学的)确实能在一定程度上加快烹饪过程。
I'm still much slower than the other girls, but progress is progress.=我仍然比其他女孩慢很多,但进步就是进步。
When everything is prepped, I take the cart and wheel it out into the dining area. Seated in a nearby booth, my four lovely maids are patiently awaiting my arrival.=当一切准备就绪后,我推着餐车走进了餐厅区域。在附近的一个卡座里,我那四位可爱的女仆正耐心地等待着我的到来。
r:"Look! (.+?)-san actually cooked us a meal without setting off the fire alarm."=看!$1先生居然给我们做了一顿饭没有触发火警报警器。
You sure he didn't just remove the batteries?=你确定他不只是把电池取出来了吗?
Come on! I haven't started a single fire here.=拜托!我在这儿可一次火都没引起过。
You don't need the fire department on speed dial.=你不需要把消防部门设为快速拨号。
It's only natural for a restaurant to have quick access to emergency services.=餐厅能够快速联系紧急服务是很正常的事。
More laughter erupts as I start handing out more plates of pancakes and desserts to people. Hopefully the meals will shut them up and make them forget about all this pyro talk.=当我开始给大家分发更多的煎饼和甜点时,又是一阵笑声爆发。希望这些食物能让他们闭嘴,忘掉所有关于纵火的谈论。
Not you too Sena-kun.=你也是吗,星奏君。
You see all the social media stuff we're getting from the concert?=你看到我们从音乐会上获得的所有社交媒体内容了吗?
Of course! Some things never change.=当然!有些事情永远不会改变。
People really liked us.=人们真的很喜欢我们。
Don't need social media for that.=不需要社交媒体也能知道那个。
I've been hearing about it all week from people.=我整周都在从人们那里听说这件事。
You girls were amazing. Of course people are going to talk about you.=你们女孩子表现得太棒了。人们当然会谈论你们。
We had everything. Beautiful maids. Harmonious voices.=我们拥有一切。美丽的女仆。和谐的嗓音。
Of course they would.=他们当然会这样做。
And mesmerizing songs. We're like the sirens of maid cafes.=还有令人着迷的歌声。我们就像是女仆咖啡厅的塞壬。
You mean like on ambulances?=你是说像救护车上那种的吗?
No. Sirens. Like in Greek Mythology.=不是警笛。是指希腊神话中的塞壬。
hehe. Think I've heard of those.=呵呵。我想我听说过那些。
They baited sailors with their alluring voices and music.=她们用迷人的嗓音和音乐引诱水手。
Sirens?=塞壬?
We all have a good laugh at the thought. Of course, it's wonderful to see Hayasaka so proud of how things turned out.=我们都为这个想法开怀大笑。当然,看到早坂对事情的结果如此自豪真是太棒了。
Whole ships would disappear along with their crews. I don't think we want to do that to our customers though.=整艘船连同船员都会消失。不过我想我们并不想对我们的顾客做这种事。
It was only later that I learned Hayasaka had helped work on the lyrics. It's amazing how talented she is, and we're lucky to have her here at the cafe.=直到后来我才知道早坂帮忙创作了歌词。她的才华真是令人惊叹,我们很幸运能有她在这家咖啡店。
Are we going to update the website with some concert content?=我们要用一些音乐会内容来更新网站吗?
Of everyone, I think Ayase's the most eager to expand upon her newly acquired idol fame.=在所有人中,我认为绫濑是最渴望扩大她新获得的偶像名声的人。
Endless energy as always, she's ready and raring to go for round two when everyone else is finally recovering from the first round.=一如既往地精力充沛,当其他人终于从第一轮中恢复过来时,她已经准备好并迫不及待地想要开始第二轮了。
I've got some ideas for what to do with the site.=我有一些关于网站该怎么做的想法。
But I might need Kotori-san again for a few sprites.=但我可能还需要小鸟小姐的几个精灵立绘。
We can't keep bothering her.=我们不能一直打扰她。
She's starting college in a couple weeks.=她将在几周后开始大学生活。
As the conversation continues, I suddenly hear my phone ringing. When I pull it out and answer, I'm shocked to finally hear from the person I'd been waiting on.=正当谈话继续时,我突然听到手机铃声响起。当我拿出手机接听时,我震惊地发现终于接到了我一直在等的那个人的电话。
How are things going?=情况怎么样?
D-Doing great.=做-做得很好。
Closed up the cafe a bit ago and just having some drinks and snacks.=刚刚关了咖啡店,正在享用一些饮料和小吃。
The girls go quiet the moment I get on my phone. It's written all over their faces. They know who I'm talking to.=我一接电话,女孩们立刻安静下来。她们脸上的表情一目了然。她们知道我在和谁通话。
Glad you're taking a break.=很高兴你能休息一下。
With all the work put in, you deserve it.=付出了这么多努力,你值得拥有这一切。
Thanks! Everyone worked really hard these past few weeks.=谢谢!大家在过去几周都非常努力地工作。
The tension in the air is mounting. All eyes are on me as the owner rambles.=空气中的紧张感正在升腾。当店主喋喋不休时,所有人的目光都集中在我身上。
Believe me. It shows.=相信我,这很明显。
I just finished crunching the numbers and paying the bills.=我刚刚完成了数据统计和账单支付。
r:"(.+?)-san. Not only did you pay off the 9.6 million yen debt. Not only did you pay off the loan I took out to keep the place open."=$1先生。你不仅还清了960万日元的债务。不仅还清了我为了保持这个地方运营而借的贷款。
You managed to rake in another 2 million yen. You are in the green my friend.=你又成功赚进了200万日元。你已经盈利了,我的朋友。
I'm speechless. I mean, I know we raised enough with the calculations I did after the concert. To hear it from the owner's own mouth, it's a whole new set of butterflies in the stomach.=我无言以对。我是说,根据演唱会后我做的计算,我知道我们筹集了足够的资金。但从店主自己口中听到这个消息,还是让我感到一阵全新的心跳加速。
T-Thank you.=谢-谢谢你。
Hehe. You can say "thank you" when I'm done.=嘿嘿。等我完成后你可以说"谢谢你"。
I don't want this cafe going anywhere. I want this place staying open. You hear me?=我不想让这家咖啡店关门。我要这个地方继续营业。听明白了吗?
I throw the worried maids a thumbs up, letting them know we're good to go. Their faces instantly light up, and the girls huddle together, waiting anxiously for my call to end.=我朝那些担忧的女仆们竖起大拇指,让她们知道我们可以开始了。她们的脸上立刻绽放出光彩,女孩们挤在一起,焦急地等待我的通话结束。
And that idol concert was a fantastic idea. It's all over the internet.=而且那场偶像演唱会是个绝妙的主意。它已经传遍了整个互联网。
I don't know what black magic you used to pull that off, but keep the ideas coming. We need guys like you.=我不知道你用了什么黑魔法做到这一点,但请继续提供想法。我们需要像你这样的人才。
T-Thank you! But I couldn't have done it without everyone's help.=谢-谢谢你们!但没有大家的帮助,我不可能做到这些。
A team player. That's what I like to hear.=团队合作者。这正是我喜欢听到的。
Y-Yes sir!=是-是的,长官!
Very well. Get back to your party and enjoy yourselves.=很好。回到你的派对中去享受吧。
And one more thing.=还有一件事。
Take tomorrow off. You guys deserve it.=明天休息吧。你们应得的。
With that, the owner hangs up on me and I couldn't have a wider smile spread across my face. If that's not the best damn phone call a guy could have, then I don't know what is.=说完,店主就挂断了电话,而我脸上的笑容简直不能再灿烂了。如果这不是一个男人能接到的最棒的电话,那我真不知道什么才算是了。
More concerts?=还要更多演唱会吗?
Absolutely yes!=绝对是的!
Well? What did he say?=怎么样?他说了什么?
We're not going anywhere. And he wants more concerts.=我们不会关门。而且他还想要更多的演唱会。
W-We will!=我-我们会的!
Everyone breaks out into cheers and laughter as the good news is heard by all. There's clinking of drinks, and smiles all around the booth.=当好消息传到每个人耳中时,所有人都爆发出欢呼和笑声。酒杯相碰,环顾四周,包厢里每个人脸上都洋溢着笑容。
It takes the girls several minutes for them to settle down so I can finish relaying the news.=女孩们花了好几分钟才平静下来,这样我才能继续传达剩下的消息。
He wants us to take the day off tomorrow as well.=他还希望我们明天也休息一天。
Partying late tonight!=今晚狂欢到深夜!
We should do something to commemorate this.=我们应该做点什么来纪念这一刻。
Yeah! How about another picture?=太好了!再来一张照片怎么样?
Pulling out my phone, I stand up to get just the perfect shot of the four.=我掏出手机,站起身来,只为给四人拍一张完美的照片。
Took the words right out of my mouth.=你说出了我正想说的话。
Wait a minute. You're not ducking out of this picture.=等一下。你不能逃避这张照片。
Sena-kun. We got that tripod handy we use for fliers?=星奏君。我们有那个用来放传单的三脚架吗?
Sena excuses herself from the group and disappears into the storage room. I look back to Hayasaka and find the pink haired girl grinning from ear to ear.=星奏找借口离开了我们,消失在储藏室里。我回头看向早坂,发现这个粉发女孩正咧着嘴笑得合不拢。
Of course. I'll go get it.=当然。我这就去拿。
You're getting in on this one. Whether you like it or not.=你得参与这一次。不管你喜不喜欢。
r:"You are part of the family, (.+?)-san."=你是我们家庭的一员,$1先生。
Sena reappears with the tripod and I laugh.=星奏拿着三脚架重新出现,我不禁笑了起来。
Setting up my phone on the tripod, I toss the thing onto a timer and hurry in with the four to get our picture taken.=将手机架在三脚架上,我设置了定时器,然后匆忙回到四人中间准备拍照。
You girls.=你们这些女孩子。
The flash goes off and our picture is snapped. It's one for the ages with the girls huddled together and me in the middle. We snap a few more just for good measure.=闪光灯亮起,我们的照片被拍了下来。这将是一张经典之作,女孩们挤在一起,我在中间。为了保险起见,我们又多拍了几张。
Once the picture taking is finally finished and we're all seeing spots, I grab my phone and swipe through the images.=当拍照终于结束,我们所有人眼前都出现了光斑时,我拿起手机滑动浏览那些照片。
That one looks nice. How about we upload that one?=这张看起来不错。我们上传这张怎么样?
My eyes are closed in that one. I'm not looking dopey on the internet.=那张里我闭着眼睛。我可不想在网上看起来傻乎乎的。
Saaay... cheesecake!=来~说茄子!
Then use this one! You can just about see my pecs.=那就用这张吧!你几乎可以看到我的胸肌。
Alright. Alright. This one it is.=好的。好的。就选这个了。
I push up the picture with the caption, "Family First. Family Forever." and post it.=我上传了这张照片,并配上了标题:"家人至上。家人永恒。"然后发布了出去。
We watch together as the image accumulates likes, comments, and shares. If it wasn't official before, it's official now. I'm part of the family.=我们一起看着这张照片积累起点赞、评论和分享。如果说之前还不是正式的,那现在就是正式的了。我已经成为了这个家庭的一员。
Our party carries late into the night, and by the time we're finished, I'm stuffed.=我们的派对一直持续到深夜,等到结束时,我已经吃撑了。
There's actually food leftover, so we divide up amongst ourselves to take home. The dishes get done. Things are put away, and we close the cafe for the weekend.=实际上还剩了一些食物,所以我们把它们分给彼此带回家。餐具都洗好了。东西都收拾好了,我们关闭了咖啡店,准备过周末。
Another job well done.=又一项出色完成的工作。
How was the party?=派对怎么样?
I don't think I've ever seen everyone so happy before.=我想我从未见过大家如此开心过。
She's exactly right. While I added up the money myself and had our success confirmed, it never felt official until that phone call.=她说得完全正确。虽然我自己计算了资金并确认了我们的成功,但直到那个电话之前,这一切都感觉不那么正式。
It's the night we've been waiting for.=这就是我们一直期待的夜晚。
Finally hearing back from the owner, it's something we all needed.=终于得到了店主的回复,这是我们所有人都需要的。
Having the cafe officially in the green is a weight off everyone's shoulders.=咖啡店正式盈利了,这让大家都松了一口气。
Everything has been so busy lately.=最近一切都太忙了。
We can really start to have fun. Maybe bring more of you back during the week. Do more activities...=我们真的可以开始享受乐趣了。也许可以在工作日让更多的你们回来。做更多的活动...
It was wonderful.=那真是太棒了。
After the others take off, I find Sena hanging back, staring off into the distance. She's relaxed, leaning against the side of the cafe and gives me a wave when she sees me approaching.=其他人离开后,我发现星奏落在后面,凝望着远方。她看起来很放松,靠在咖啡店的一侧,看到我走近时向我挥了挥手。
I shake my head. She's right. She's absolutely right. Sena, the voice of reason.=我摇了摇头。她是对的。她绝对是对的。瀬那,理智的声音。
There will be plenty of time for that.=我们有足够的时间做那件事。
r:"Maybe we should take it easy, (.+?)-san."=也许我们应该放松一下,$1先生。
Now that it's done though.=不过既然现在已经完成了。
You're right. I think we'll take it easy for a while.=你说得对。我想我们会放松一段时间。
Maybe even make having Sunday off a regular thing.=也许甚至可以把周日休息变成一个常规安排。
I wouldn't mind that.=我不会介意那样。
We just escaped the clutches of debt. No need to jump back in. Besides, everyone's just settling. No need to stir them up again.=我们刚刚摆脱了债务的魔爪。没必要再跳回去。而且,大家都刚刚安定下来。没必要再让他们忙碌起来。
All of us.=我们所有人。
It means I could spend more time with you.=这意味着我可以花更多时间陪你。
Reaching, I take Sena's hand in mine. She squeezes back and gazes into my eyes. I'll never get over how beautiful this girl is.=伸出手,我握住了星奏的手。她回握住我的手,凝视着我的眼睛。我永远不会忘记这个女孩有多美丽。
You got anywhere to be tonight?=你今晚有什么安排吗?
Hey. You won't hear me complaining.=嘿。你不会听到我抱怨的。
Want to come home with me then?=那要和我一起回家吗?
Have a little after-party?=要不要来个小型派对后聚会?
Now that I've got her hand in mine, I don't want to let it go. I even give her hand a squeeze with my own, to let her know how I feel.=既然我已经牵着她的手,我不想放开。我甚至用自己的手轻轻捏了捏她的手,让她知道我的感受。
Not particularly.=没有特别的安排。
She squeezes my hand back and I step in close. It's a slow, steady walk back to my apartment. Neither one of us is in a hurry.=她回握了我的手,我靠近了些。我们缓慢而平稳地走回我的公寓。我们谁都不着急。
I would love to.=我非常愿意。
Hand in hand, we reach my apartment. My smile is just as wide as the moment we left the cafe.=手牵手,我们到达了我的公寓。我的笑容和我们离开咖啡店时一样灿烂。
Both of us are just enjoying each other's company. By the time we reach my apartment, my hand had moved from clasping her fingers, to grasping her waist.=我们俩只是享受彼此的陪伴。等到我们到达我的公寓时,我的手已经从握着她的手指,变成了搂着她的腰。
I give Sena's hand another squeeze as I fumble through my pocket for the keys. Once I get a hold of them, I unlock the door and let us both inside.=我再次握紧星奏的手,同时在口袋里摸索着钥匙。一旦找到钥匙,我打开了门锁,让我们俩进到了屋内。
It's peaceful here, isn't it?=这里很宁静,不是吗?
I can't help but nod. Not all apartments have the luxury of peace and quiet.=我忍不住点了点头。并不是所有公寓都有安静祥和的奢侈条件。
Yeah, I got lucky.=是啊,我很幸运。
It's off the beaten path a bit, just how I like it.=这里有点偏僻,正合我意。
Neighbors are quiet. Not a busy part of town.=邻居都很安静。这里不是城里繁忙的地段。
Of course...=当然...
She jumps in surprise from the sudden embrace, but doesn't pull away. Instead, she nuzzles in and wraps herself around me.=她因突然的拥抱而吃惊地跳了一下,但没有退开。相反,她依偎过来,用双臂环抱住了我。
Hehe. It'd be a lot more relaxing with you here.=嘿嘿,有你在这里会更加放松。
My voice trails off as I step up beside Sena, and wrap my arms around her.=我的声音逐渐消失,我走到星奏身旁,用双臂环抱住她。
It sounds relaxing.=听起来很放松。
Her voice drifts off and we stand in my living room, swaying slowly back and forth. With a bit of music, we could have a romantic dance together if we really wanted to.=她的声音渐渐消失,我们站在我的客厅里,缓慢地来回摇摆着。如果有一点音乐,我们真的想的话,可以一起跳一支浪漫的舞。
Mhm...=嗯...
As we rock back and forth, from foot to foot, I hear Sena sigh. Not one of relief or relaxation, but instead, she sounds disappointed. <i>Did I do something wrong?</i>=当我们来回摇晃,从一只脚到另一只脚,我听到星奏叹了口气。这不是释然或放松的叹息,相反,她听起来很失望。<i>我做错什么了吗?</i>
Everything alright?=一切都还好吗?
Yes. Just...=是的。只是...
It's just the Trade Show is approaching.=贸易展会就要来了。
I want you to be there.=我希望你能在那里。
Not many shoots allow me to bring guests. I thought this one would be.=很少有拍摄允许我带客人。我以为这次可以。
Ah. This again. It must be something weighing heavily on her mind to bring it up now. Of course, I haven't heard back from Kotori yet on the event.=啊。又是这个。她现在提起这件事,一定是让她心事重重的事情。当然,我还没有收到小鸟关于这个活动的回复。
It'd be foolish if I promised her I'd attend, and then suddenly not be able to.=如果我答应她我会参加,然后突然不能去,那就太愚蠢了。
Don't worry. There'll be plenty of chances for me in the future.=别担心。未来我还会有很多机会的。
Just?=只是?
If it means anything, I'll wait outside for you when the show ends, and take you out to eat.=如果这有任何意义的话,我会在展会结束后在外面等你,然后带你出去吃饭。
As we rock back and forth, from foot to foot, I hear Sena sigh. Not one of relief or relaxation, but instead, she sounds disappointed. Did I do something wrong?=当我们来回摇晃,从一只脚到另一只脚,我听到星奏叹了口气。不是释然或放松的叹息,相反,她听起来很失望。我做错什么了吗?
You'd do that?=你会那样做吗?
Scene 18 - Bedroom=场景 18 - 卧室
I remain silent. Although I'm <i>technically</i> involved in this argument, I don't want to risk making things worse.=我保持沉默。虽然我<i>严格来说</i>也卷入了这场争论,但我不想冒险让事情变得更糟。
I remain silent. Although I'm technically involved in this argument, I don't want to risk making things worse.=我保持沉默。虽然我在技术上卷入了这场争论,但我不想冒险让事情变得更糟。
Nanase laughs, but Hayasaka just sighs. It seems like this is normal behavior for her, and I'm not exactly surprised after yesterday.=七濑笑了,但早坂只是叹了口气。看起来这对她来说是正常行为,而在昨天之后我也并不感到特别惊讶。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Intervene.</color>\r\n    <b>Keep watching.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Crack a joke.</color>=    <color\=#ffffff88>介入。</color>    <b>继续观察。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>开个玩笑。</color>
Just moving here, I'm kinda out on my own. So it's nice to know that someone's got my back.=刚搬到这里,我有点孤立无援。所以知道有人支持我真的很好。
Thanks for worrying about me, Sena-kun. It means a lot.=谢谢你担心我,星奏君。这对我意义重大。
We need you here. I don't know what we would do if anything happened to you.=我们需要你在这里。如果你出了什么事,我不知道我们该怎么办。
I can't help but chuckle. She's very honest about her feelings.=我忍不住轻笑。她对自己的感受非常坦诚。
I watch Hayasaka for a moment, waiting until she steps into the kitchen to prepare an order, then head over.=我注视着早坂片刻,等她走进厨房去准备订单后,我便走了过去。
I thought you might need a hand over here.=我想你可能需要在这边帮忙。
Hayasaka is the <i>worst.</i>=早坂是<i>最糟糕的。</i>
Fine. You caught me.=好吧。你抓到我了。
Have I told you that you're cute today?=我今天有没有告诉过你,你很可爱?
Aww. What, you don't think I'm capable enough for the job? I must've left a pretty bad impression on you.=啊。怎么,你不认为我有足够的能力胜任这份工作吗?我一定给你留下了很糟糕的印象。
r:"Hey, (.+?)-san! What's up?"=嘿,$1先生!最近怎么样?
    <b>Talk to Hayasaka.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Ayase.</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Nanase.</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Sena.</color>=    <b>与早坂对话。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>与绫濑对话。</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>与七濑对话。</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>与星奏对话。</color>
Fine. You caught me. Honestly, I just needed an excuse to stretch my legs and clear my head.=好吧。你抓到我了。老实说,我只是需要一个借口来伸展一下腿脚,清醒一下头脑。
Isn't that what smoke breaks are for?=这不就是抽烟休息的意义所在吗?
I'm not a smoker.=我不抽烟。
Like always, Hayasaka is blunt. It's a trait that I can respect. Don't need to worry about guessing her opinion on something.=一如既往,早坂说话直截了当。这是我能尊重的一个特质。不需要担心猜测她对某事的看法。
She'll tell you. I just hope she doesn't let stuff like this slip out in front of the customers. I can only imagine the sorts of complaints we'd get.=她会告诉你的。我只希望她别在顾客面前说漏嘴这种事情。我只能想象我们会收到什么样的投诉。
Good. Last thing we need is a tarry stench outside the cafe.=很好。我们最不需要的就是咖啡店外面弥漫着焦油的臭味。
Glad to know you're not, like, some uppity goody-two-shoes, though. That would be super boring.=很高兴知道你不是那种高高在上的乖乖牌,那样真的会超级无聊。
I don't know about you, but I like a little excitement in my life.=我不知道你怎么想,但我喜欢生活中有点刺激。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Hayasaka is the <i>worst.</i></color>\r\n    <b>Fine. You caught me.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Have I told you that you're cute today?</color>=    <color\=#ffffff88>早坂是<i>最糟糕的。</i></color>    <b>好吧。你抓到我了。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>我今天有没有告诉过你,你很可爱?</color>
You'd think so, but some people are more concerned with making others miserable. They don't have time to enjoy life like the rest of us.=你会这么想,但有些人更关心的是让别人痛苦。他们没有时间像我们其他人一样享受生活。
Doesn't everybody?=难道不是每个人都这样吗?
Despite her nonchalant tone, Hayasaka seems serious. I didn't mean to dredge up any bad memories, but it's too late now.=尽管她语气漫不经心,早坂看起来很认真。我并不是有意勾起任何不好的回忆,但现在已经太迟了。
Why don't I help you out? It'll be quicker with two pairs of hands.=我为什么不帮你一把呢?有两双手会更快完成。
Alright. It'll be cramped, but I trust you won't do anything creepy. Hehe~.=好吧。虽然会很挤,但我相信你不会做什么奇怪的事情。嘿嘿~。
Somehow, I don't know how, Hayasaka makes that near accusation sound adorable. True talent right there.=不知怎的,我也不知道为什么,早坂让那几乎是指责的话听起来如此可爱。这才是真正的天赋。
Well, yeah, duh. It's a lot easier than using a pot.=当然了,这比用锅煮要简单多了。
There's a rice cooker here?=这里有电饭煲吗?
Why don't you start the rice cooker for me?=你能帮我启动电饭煲吗?
Rather than linger on the topic, it's probably best I keep things moving.=与其在这个话题上纠缠,我最好还是继续前进。
Hayasaka points me to the rice cooker and I sigh. The thing was literally a couple feet away from me. Anyone with a proper set of eyes would've spotted it.=早坂指向电饭煲,我叹了口气。这东西就在离我几英尺的地方。任何一个眼睛正常的人都能看到它。
Over there.=在那边。
That wasn't exactly what I meant. I figured since this was a cafe, any complex meals would be frozen or something.=我的意思不是这样。我以为既然这是咖啡厅,任何复杂的餐点应该都是冷冻食品之类的。
Uh, so where is it?=呃,所以它在哪里?
G-good point...=说-说得好...
Rice isn't that hard to make. Freezing it just ruins the taste. So why bother?=煮饭并不难。冷冻只会破坏米饭的口感。所以何必呢?
I hear Hayasaka laugh at my realization. Not that I can blame her.=我听到早坂对我的恍然大悟发出笑声。我也不能怪她。
Omurice, of course. What else?=蛋包饭,当然了。还能是什么?
What are we making?=我们要做什么?
For all I know, it could've been teriyaki or oyakodon.=据我所知,它可能是照烧或者亲子丼。
I've never left Japan.=我从未离开过日本。
I've traveled overseas before.=我以前出过国。
Actually, it'd be pretty cool if you were. I don't know many people who've lived overseas.=实际上,如果你是的话那挺酷的。我认识的人中没几个在海外生活过的。
Pfft. What are you? A foreigner?=噗。你是什么人?外国人吗?
I've traveled overseas before. Not for too long, though.=我以前出国旅行过。不过时间不长。
Overall, I think my number one—the place I feel like I <i>have</i> to visit before I die—is France. It's the fashion capital of the world, after all.=总的来说,我认为我的首选——那个我觉得死前<i>必须</i>去一次的地方——是法国。毕竟,那里是世界时尚之都。
Oh, really? That sounds exciting. I'd like to visit another country someday, too. Maybe somewhere in Europe or North America.=哦,是吗?听起来很令人兴奋。我也想有朝一日去另一个国家。也许是欧洲或北美的某个地方。
Okay. Grab one of the measuring cups and plate it. Use the shape of the cup to keep the rice nice and neat.=好的。拿一个量杯把米饭盛出来。利用杯子的形状让米饭保持整齐美观。
I think so.=我想是的。
Anyway, enough of that. Is the rice ready yet? The egg is almost done.=话说回来,不说这个了。米饭准备好了吗?鸡蛋快做好了。
You'd fit right in there.=你在那里会很合得来。
I do my best to create a clean square shape on the plate, but patches of rice escape my attempt.=我尽力在盘子上摆出一个整齐的方形,但还是有一些米粒逃离了我的掌控。
Of course I would.=我当然愿意。
Since I don't know what kind of timeline we're working on and I don't want to mess anything up, I immediately bring the plate to Hayasaka.=既然我不清楚我们的时间安排,而且我不想搞砸任何事情,我立即把盘子端给了早坂。
Without warning, Hayasaka nearly throws the pan at me! I duck at the last second, only to feel a bit of weight added to the plate I'm holding.=毫无预警,早坂差点把平底锅朝我扔过来!我在最后一秒低头躲闪,却感觉到我手中的盘子上增加了一点重量。
When I open my eyes, she's dropped the partially cooked omelet atop my mound of rice. I'm both shocked and impressed with how she's managed the whole thing.=当我睁开眼睛时,她已经把半熟的煎蛋放在了我的米饭堆上。我对她如何完成这整件事既感到震惊又印象深刻。
And that's how it's done! Hope you were taking notes because I won't be doing that again. At least not until someone else orders omurice.=就是这样完成的!希望你有认真做笔记,因为我不会再做一次了。至少在其他人点蛋包饭之前不会。
Haha... I don't think I'll be making that any time soon. Which is probably for the best.=哈哈...我想我不会很快做那个。这可能是最好的结果了。
I hope the pay is worth it all.=我希望薪水能对得起这一切付出。
You know, I never realized just how skilled you girls have to be for this job.=你知道,我从未意识到你们这些女孩子在这份工作上需要如此高的技能。
I'm glad Hayasaka is happy to work here. The girls do get along really well.=我很高兴早坂愿意在这里工作。这些女孩子们相处得确实很融洽。
Probably, yeah.=可能是吧,嗯。
There's more to this job than just the pay.=这份工作的意义不仅仅是薪水。
That said, if this place would go under, there's plenty of skills they can carry over into the next job. I'd rather we keep our doors open though.=话虽如此,如果这个地方倒闭了,她们有很多技能可以带到下一份工作中去。不过我还是希望我们能继续营业。
Overall, I think my number one—the place I feel like I have to visit before I die—is France. It's the fashion capital of the world, after all.=总的来说,我认为我的首选目的地——就是我觉得在死前必须要去的地方——是法国。毕竟,那里是世界时尚之都。
    <b>I've traveled overseas before.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>I've never left Japan.</color>=    <b>我以前出过国。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>我从未离开过日本。</color>
Have fun!=玩得开心!
r:"Okay. I'm going to bring the plate out. Thanks for the help, (.+?)-san."=好的。我要把盘子端出去了。谢谢你的帮助,$1先生。
You're welcome. I'm going to get back to work, then.=不客气。那我要回去工作了。
r:"Um... (.+?)-san, is everything alright? Today has been... strange and concerning, to say the least"=呃...$1先生,一切都还好吗?今天发生的事情...至少可以说是奇怪又令人担忧
That's actually why I'm calling.=这正是我打电话的原因。
I had some questions I wanted to ask you.=我有一些问题想问你。
Thanks! I'll figure something out.=谢谢!我会想办法解决的。
<i>Did I maybe go too far?</i> The hour cut wasn't an entirely impulsive decision. It needed to happen. Listening to them converse though, I feel like I screwed up in making that decision.=<i>我是不是做得太过分了?</i>削减工作时间并非完全是冲动之举。这是必须要做的。不过听着他们交谈,我感觉自己做这个决定时搞砸了。
<i>Better not eavesdrop any further.</i>=<i>最好不要再偷听了。</i>
Seemingly satisfied, she lets herself out. Once I'm alone, I let out a long breath of relief. I'm alive.=似乎满意了,她自行离开了。一旦独处,我长舒一口气,感到如释重负。我还活着。
Nanase was the most upset by what I'd said. At least, she certainly was the most verbal.=七濑对我说的话最为不满。至少,她肯定是表达不满最为直接的一个。
I wonder if maybe I struck a nerve with her. She took everything I said so personally, it felt like. Maybe there's something more to this than I realize.=我想我可能触动了她的敏感神经。她似乎把我说的每句话都当成了针对她个人。也许这里面有我没意识到的更深层原因。
Whatever the case is, I can't sit around and mope about. Nanase deserves an apology.=不管怎样,我不能只是坐在这里闷闷不乐。我应该向七濑道歉。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Close up without apologizing</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Apologize to Hayasaka</color>\r\n    <b>Apologize to Nanase</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>不道歉直接关门</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>向早坂道歉</color>    <b>向七濑道歉</b>
While Hayasaka is pulling down promotional displays outside, I step back into the kitchen. Nanase was washing dishes last I saw her.=当林阪在外面拆下促销展示物时,我走回了厨房。我上次看到七濑时她正在洗碗。
Walking into the back, I start looking around for the silver haired girl. The dishes are washed, sparkling clean and ready to be wiped and put away.=走进后厨,我开始四处寻找那个银发女孩。盘子已经洗干净了,闪闪发亮,等待被擦干并收好。
Stove and countertops as well are all wiped down and ready for tomorrow. Not a stain or spot of dust to be found.=炉子和台面都已擦拭干净,为明天做好了准备。找不到一丝污渍或灰尘。
Hmm... Did she leave already?=嗯...她已经离开了吗?
I reach the back of the kitchen before thinking she might be changing. If that's the case, I'll just head back out and wait for her.=我走到厨房后面时才想到她可能在换衣服。如果是这样,我就回去等她。
Returning to my office, I decide to review the email that the owner had sent me. Might as well make myself useful.=回到办公室后,我决定查看店主发给我的邮件。至少得让自己有点用处。
Checking my work, were you?=你是在检查我的工作吗?
Did I do a good job?=我做得好吗?
I nearly jump when Nanase's hand strikes the wall behind me; and I let out a shriek.=当七濑的手猛地拍在我身后的墙上时,我几乎跳了起来,还发出了一声尖叫。
She smiles at my surprise, leaning in closer. Her hand pressed against the wall behind me. Her arm blocking my only exit as her face gets closer and closer to mine.=她对我的惊讶表情报以微笑,身体前倾靠得更近。她的手抵在我身后的墙上,手臂挡住了我唯一的出路,她的脸越来越靠近我的脸。
Her pale blue eyes locking with my gaze, that mischievous grin spread across her smooth face.=她淡蓝色的眼睛与我的目光相遇,那调皮的笑容在她光滑的脸庞上扩散开来。
My face heats up. I can feel her breath against my skin with how close she is. Gulping, I try to find something, <i>anything</i> to focus my gaze on.=我的脸变得滚烫。她靠得如此之近,我能感觉到她的呼吸拂过我的皮肤。我吞了口唾沫,试图找到什么,<i>任何东西</i>来转移我的视线。
Should I apologize?=我应该道歉吗?
Did I scare you?=我吓到你了吗?
It's far too intimidating to keep my focus on her, not to mention with how close Nanase is, I don't want to be caught staring at something I shouldn't.=她靠得太近了,让我无法保持专注,更不用说在七濑这么近的情况下,我不想被抓到盯着不该看的地方。
Ahhhh!=啊啊啊!
My face heats up. I can feel her breath against my skin with how close she is. Gulping, I try to find something, anything to focus my gaze on.=我的脸变得滚烫。她靠得如此之近,我能感觉到她的呼吸拂过我的皮肤。吞咽一下,我试图找到什么,任何东西来转移我的视线。
I was actually looking for you... So I could apologize.=其实我是在找你……想要向你道歉。
A-Apologize? No.=道-道歉?不用。
N-No. That's not at all...=不-不。完全不是那样的...
Really? So you weren't trying to push us down, and make us submit to your every little desire?=真的吗?所以你并不是想要打压我们,让我们屈服于你的每一个小小的欲望?
Her other hand presses against my chest as she leans into me. I try again to summon the words that'll set Nanase straight, but she doesn't let me.=她的另一只手按在我的胸口,同时身体向我倾斜。我再次试图组织语言让七濑明白,但她没有给我机会。
I start to stutter the more she speaks. Nanase's face getting closer and closer to my own. To the point where I could no longer keep her face in focus.=随着她的话语,我开始结结巴巴。七濑的脸越来越靠近我的脸,近到我已经无法让她的脸保持在焦点上。
You mean when you thought you'd grown a pair... And tried bullying us girls into doing exactly what you wanted?=你是说你以为自己变得有胆量了...然后试图欺负我们女孩子,让我们完全按照你想要的去做?
Oh? You mean for this morning?=哦?你是说今天早上的事?
Shhh. This is what you wanted, isn't it? Mister manager-san.=嘘。这就是你想要的,不是吗?经理先生。
O-Of course I wouldn't make you say that...=我-我当然不会让你说那种话...
Nanase opens her mouth and I close my eyes. I don't know if she's going to kiss me or what, but it's too much.=七濑张开嘴,我闭上眼睛。我不知道她是要吻我还是怎样,但这太过了。
<i>Please. Don't fire me. I'll do <b>anything</b> to keep my job.</i>  That's what you want me to say.=<i>求求你。不要解雇我。我会做<b>任何事</b>来保住我的工作。</i>  这就是你想让我说的话。
I wait with bated breath, feeling her breath on my lips. I can almost taste the soft wetness of the maid's mouth.=我屏住呼吸等待着,能感觉到她的气息拂过我的嘴唇。我几乎能尝到女仆那柔软湿润的嘴唇的味道。
Please. Don't fire me. I'll do anything to keep my job.  That's what you want me to say.=拜托。不要解雇我。我会做任何事来保住工作。这就是你想让我说的话。
Her face must be just millimeters away when I hear a thud from the other side of my office.=当我听到办公室另一边传来一声砰响时,她的脸肯定只有几毫米的距离。
Hayasaka is standing in the doorway. On the floor is her bag of belongings. Her eyes boring into us, and I can suddenly hear the beating of my own heart amidst the silence.=早坂站在门口。地上是她的行李包。她的目光直勾勾地盯着我们,在这片寂静中,我突然能听到自己的心跳声。
What are you two doing?=你们两个在做什么?
I'm frozen in place, looking over Nanase's shoulder. I can't even summon up a response to Hayasaka.=我僵在原地,越过七濑的肩膀看去。我甚至无法对早坂做出任何回应。
Nanase is far more casual. In fact, she doesn't even appear to care that Hayasaka has walked in on us. Nanase just gives a shrug of her shoulders, as if to say <i>whatever</i>.=七濑则随意得多。事实上,她似乎根本不在意早坂撞见了我们。七濑只是耸了耸肩,仿佛在说<i>无所谓</i>。
r:"Nagicchi, you can't just shrug this off. You and (.+?)-san were about to..."=七濑酱,你不能就这样敷衍过去。你和$1先生刚才差点就要...
About to what?=要做什么?
Hayasaka takes a visible hit from Nanase's words. She looks even more upset than she did this morning. If I didn't know any better, I'd say she was on the verge of tears.=早坂明显被七濑的话语击中了。她看起来比今早更加难过。如果我不是更了解的话,我会说她已经泪水盈眶了。
Nanase is far more casual. In fact, she doesn't even appear to care that Hayasaka has walked in on us. Nanase just gives a shrug of her shoulders, as if to say whatever.=七濑表现得随意多了。事实上,她似乎根本不在意早坂撞见了我们。七濑只是耸了耸肩,好像在说无所谓。
You fantasizing again Kaede? I told you that's not work appropriate.=你又在幻想了吗,枫?我告诉过你这在工作场合是不合适的。
I start to respond, but Hayasaka picks up her things and rushes out of the cafe.=我刚要回应,但早坂已经拿起她的东西匆忙冲出了咖啡店。
Nanase is quiet and she even drops her hand from the wall as she stares at the empty doorway where Hayasaka had stood.=七濑安静下来,她甚至从墙上放下了手,凝视着早坂刚才站过的空荡荡的门口。
The regret is written all over her face. That was harsh, even for her.=后悔之情写满了她的脸。即便以她的标准来看,那也太苛刻了。
Hey. Why don't you run after her?=嘿,你为什么不去追她呢?
Nanase turns back to me and shakes her head. Her eyes dart over to the doorway one more time before she seems to fully come back from what'd just happened.=七濑转身面向我,摇了摇头。她的目光又一次扫向门口,然后才似乎完全从刚才发生的事情中回过神来。
She really looked hurt.=她看起来真的很受伤。
She'll get over it.=她会没事的。
Nanase says that, but I'm not sure she actually believes it. There does appear to be more than just a friendly relationship between her and Hayasaka.=七濑虽然这么说,但我不确定她是否真的相信这一点。她和早坂之间的关系看起来不仅仅是朋友那么简单。
It's fine.=没关系。
Even when Hayasaka was in the doorway, it wasn't me she appeared upset with, but Nanase.=即使当早坂站在门口时,她看起来生气的对象并不是我,而是七濑。
Nanase laughs at the question and leans back in against me.=七濑对这个问题笑了笑,然后又靠回到我身上。
Nanase-kun. Is there something going on with you and Hayasaka-san?=七濑君,你和早坂小姐之间是不是发生了什么事?
After all, there's been no indication that Nanase even dates other boys. Same for Hayasaka.=毕竟,从来没有迹象表明七濑会和其他男生约会。早坂也是如此。
Why? Are you interested in Hayasaka-san? I saw you looking at her.=为什么?你对早坂小姐有兴趣吗?我看到你在看她。
Nanase bursts out into laughter. Maybe it was just my imagination. Maybe I'm just seeing things.=七濑突然爆发出笑声。也许那只是我的想象。也许我只是在自作多情。
W-What?! No, that's not it at all.=什-什么?!不,完全不是那样的。
Hehe If you're not careful, you'll end up fantasizing just like Kaede.=呵呵 如果你不小心的话,你会像枫一样陷入幻想的。
Nanase can't help but laugh as she pulls away from me. She leaves me feeling stupid, and very, very confused.=七濑忍不住笑着从我身边退开。她让我感到愚蠢,而且非常、非常困惑。
Just what the hell was pushing me against the wall all about? If Hayasaka hadn't stepped in, who knows what would have happened.=把我推到墙上到底是怎么回事?如果不是早坂介入,天知道会发生什么。
r:"You're a weird one, (.+?)-san."=你真是个奇怪的家伙,$1先生。
I'm so stunned by what just happened, that all I can do is nod and wave her off. Nanase laughs as she leaves to get changed.=我被刚才发生的事情震惊得只能点头并挥手示意她离开。七濑笑着离开去换衣服。
It's been fun playing with you, but I better get going.=和你一起玩很开心,但我得走了。
I'm too worked up and nervous to step out of my office until I hear the doors to the cafe close.=我太紧张了,一直不敢走出办公室,直到听见咖啡店的门关上的声音。
Only when Nanase is gone do I finish tidying up. The busy-work doesn't completely erase the evening's memories, but it helps.=直到七濑离开后我才整理完毕。这些琐碎的工作虽然不能完全抹去今晚的记忆,但多少有些帮助。
By the time I'm done, I'm exhausted, and I head straight home for a long night's sleep.=当我完成所有事情时,我已经筋疲力尽,于是我直接回家准备好好睡上一整晚。
Even if it's only once, it's very dangerous Ayase.=即使只有一次,也非常危险,绫濑。
You could get seriously hurt if you land wrong.=如果你落地姿势不对,可能会受重伤。
Ayase pouts as the three gang up on her. It's admittedly a bit cute watching her get flustered over something so trivial.=绫濑噘着嘴,看着三人一起对付她。不得不说,看她因为如此琐碎的事情而慌乱的样子有点可爱。
Not you too Sena!=连你也是,星奏!
I don't see a need to get involved with the conversation. I'm more curious to let it play out.=我不认为有必要参与这场对话。我更好奇看看事情会如何发展。
I'd be more worried about the chair breaking than Ayase's head.=我更担心椅子会坏掉而不是绫濑的头会受伤。
... or the flooring.=...或者是地板。
How about we talk about fixing the website before breaking anything else?=我们先谈谈修复网站的事,再去破坏其他东西如何?
I'm not breaking anything.=我没有破坏任何东西。
We could definitely use an artist to spice up the site.=我们确实需要一位艺术家来为网站增色。
My sister is an illustrator. I bet she could help with it too.=我妹妹是个插画师。我敢打赌她也能帮上忙。
I know next to nothing about computers, was laughed at by the owner for suggesting we hire a developer, and now look at me!=我对电脑几乎一无所知,曾因建议雇佣开发者而被店主嘲笑,可现在看看我的成就!
Ever been in a situation where you find yourself in a hole and only make it out by pure coincidence?=你有没有过这种经历,陷入困境却又纯粹靠巧合才得以脱身?
I've got a programmer, an artist, and an illustrator (assuming she doesn't kill me) all ready to see this little project to completion. I could almost cry, I'm so happy.=我已经找到了一个程序员、一个艺术家和一个插画师(假设她不会杀了我)都准备好完成这个小项目。我太高兴了,简直要哭出来。
If it's a request from her big sis, no way she'll say no.=如果是她姐姐的请求,她绝对不会拒绝的。
If you think she wouldn't mind, I'd love to have her help.=如果你认为她不会介意的话,我很乐意请她帮忙。
Are you sure you want to overwrite save slot?=确定要覆盖这个存档位置吗?
Hey, it's no big deal. I actually enjoyed listening in.=嘿,没什么大不了的。我其实挺享受听你们说话的。
Really? Does that mean you work out too?=真的吗?那你也经常锻炼身体吗?
    <b>It's okay. No worries</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Try to keep it down</color>=    <b>没关系,别担心</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>请尽量小声一点</color>
His excitement embarrasses me, especially since I don't work out. I'm tempted to lie, but then I'd have to describe my routine. And that would not go very well.=他的兴奋让我感到尴尬,尤其是因为我根本不锻炼。我很想撒谎,但那样的话我就得描述我的锻炼计划。而那肯定不会进行得顺利。
But I heard about that martial arts competition. Congratulations!=但我听说了那场武术比赛的事。恭喜你!
Hehe... will it be the first time Kai-san hears about this?=嘿嘿...这会是Kai先生第一次听说这件事吗?
Third place was a first for me.=第三名对我来说是第一次。
Kazumi starts to speak, but Ayase cuts him off, apparently stealing the excitement Kazumi had just a moment ago. And maybe taking a bit of revenge for the swimsuit comment earlier.=和美正要开口说话,但绫濑打断了他,显然抢走了和美刚才的兴奋感。也许是为了报复之前那个关于泳装的评论。
No. I'm a bit more lazy about that stuff.=不。我对那些事情比较懒散。
Kai-san? A friend of yours?=鱼先生?你的朋友?
A-Ayase...=啊-绫濑...
It's short for Kaiteki-san. It's his stuffed animal.=这是Kaiteki先生的简称。是他的毛绒玩具。
He's always hugging that bunny and talking to it.=他总是抱着那只兔子,还跟它说话。
It's so sweet!=太甜了!
Somewhere I went from trying to quiet them down to becoming privy with all kinds of information I never intended on learning.=不知怎的,我从试图让他们安静下来,变成了知晓各种我本不打算了解的信息的知情人。
Kazumi looks over to me with a glare, as if worried I'll make fun of him. If it's something he's sensitive about, then I certainly don't want him upset.=和美瞪着我看过来,好像担心我会取笑他。如果这是他敏感的话题,那我当然不想让他不高兴。
I put on a polite smile, chuckling while Ayase continues to spill the beans about Kazumi's stuffed bunny rabbit.=我挂上礼貌的微笑,轻笑着看着绫濑继续爆料和美的毛绒兔子玩具的事情。
Ayase-san. Please...=绫濑小姐。拜托...
Hearing that alone brings the smile right back to Kazumi's face. He gives Ayase's shoulder a little shove as punishment.=仅仅听到这句话就让和美的笑容立刻回到了脸上。他轻推了一下绫濑的肩膀作为惩罚。
It's cool. I used to have some stuffed animals myself. They can be very comforting when you need a hug.=没关系。我以前也有一些毛绒玩具。当你需要拥抱时,它们能带来很大的安慰。
Alright. Alright. No need to torture the poor boy.=好了好了。不需要再折磨这个可怜的男孩了。
Taking a skim through the website on my phone, I can't help but think of just how hard everyone has worked to make this thing a reality.=用手机浏览着网站,我不禁想到每个人为了让这件事成为现实付出了多少辛勤的努力。
And so fast too! The memory of Nanase acting all flustered from nearly missing work still spreads a smile across my face.=而且速度也很快!回想起七濑因差点迟到上班而慌张不已的样子,至今仍能让我脸上绽放笑容。
And I still have to thank Kotori for providing the illustrations. She's got some mad talent here.=我还得感谢小鸟提供的插图。她在这方面有着惊人的才华。
The one I still have to thank though, for her hard work today and on the website, is Ayase. I knew she had to write some code in order to get some custom functionality into the site.=不过我还是要感谢绫濑,感谢她今天的辛勤工作和对网站的贡献。我知道她必须编写一些代码才能为网站添加一些自定义功能。
The thing is, I have no clue as to what that all involved.=问题是,我完全不知道那都涉及了什么。
I step out of my office and into the cafe just as Ayase was heading out. In fact, we nearly bump into each other trying to walk past the kitchen.=我刚走出办公室进入咖啡店时,绫濑正准备离开。事实上,我们在经过厨房时差点撞到一起。
The near collision ends in a good laugh as we both make our way to the dining area. Before Ayase can leave though, I stop her at the door.=这场险些的碰撞以一阵开心的笑声结束,我们一起走向餐厅区域。不过在绫濑离开前,我在门口拦住了她。
I want to make sure to thank her properly this time. She deserves at least that much.=这次我一定要好好感谢她。她至少值得这么多。
Gyaha no worries! It'll take more than that to knock me over.=哎呀哈哈别担心!这点小事可不足以把我撞倒。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Go Home</color>\r\n    <b>Thank Ayase</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Thank Sena</color>=    <color\=#ffffff88>回家</color>    <b>感谢绫濑</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>感谢星奏</color>
You got a minute Ayase-san?=绫濑小姐,你有空吗?
I'm sorry Ayase-san. Talk about some bad timing.=对不起,绫濑小姐。真是时机不凑巧。
Sure. Whatcha need?.=当然。你需要什么?
Maybe I should make this a regular thing. One on one conversations with the employees. Not a bad idea.=也许我应该把这变成一个常规活动。与员工进行一对一交谈。这主意不错。
I drop down in the nearest chair and Ayase steps over, sitting down across from me.=我在最近的椅子上坐下,绫濑走过来,在我对面坐下。
Oh. That's what this is?=哦。原来是这样啊?
Between working on the website, and being so understanding with the schedule changes and everything, I really appreciate it.=无论是网站的工作,还是对时间安排变动的理解和其他一切,我真的很感激。
I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work you've been doing.=我只是想感谢你一直以来的辛勤工作。
Ayase lets out a cute laugh, relaxing back in her chair. Maybe she thought I wanted to speak to her about earlier, and the noise levels. I shrug it off and move instead to the website.=绫濑发出一声可爱的笑声,靠回椅子上放松下来。也许她以为我想和她谈论之前的事,比如噪音问题。我不以为意,转而谈起网站的事。
What did you think this was about?=你以为这是关于什么的?
I did struggle for a bit with triggering menu animations, but I just had things wired up to the wrong event.=我确实在触发菜单动画时遇到了一些困难,但只是因为我把事件连接错了。
hehe oh nothing.=嘿嘿没什么。
You're getting into territory that's way over my head.=你说的这些已经远超出我的理解范围了。
So then do you still spend time coding?=那么你还花时间编程吗?
I bet she did.=我猜她是这么做的。
Gyahaha Nanase-kun said the same thing!=噶哈哈,七濑君也说了同样的话!
I'm lost.=我搞不懂了。
Not like I was multithreading or anything.=又不是说我在做多线程处理什么的。
Hehe, it's not that complicated.=呵呵,没那么复杂的。
Nah. Once Nanase-kun showed me what she needed, it was a breeze.=不会。七濑君一旦向我展示了她需要什么,就很容易了。
Wow. She could've fooled me. The way Ayase spoke, gave the impression she could reprogram the entire P.O.S. system at the cafe.=哇哦。她差点就骗到我了。绫濑说话的方式,给人的印象是她能重新编写咖啡店的整个收银系统。
Sometimes poke at a project or two. But that's about it.=有时会琢磨一两个项目。但也就这样了。
Not really. I'll read some blogs here and there.=不太会。我偶尔会看看一些博客。
Thanks again for your help with the website too.=再次感谢你对网站的帮助。
Yep. That's what this is.=没错。就是这样。
So how long did it take to finish?=那么完成这个花了多长时间?
Who knows? Maybe she could, and is just keeping it secret.=谁知道呢?也许她真的可以,只是保密而已。
Hope that you weren't up all night like Nanase-kun.=希望你没有像七濑君那样熬通宵。
It was after midnight. But not by much I think.=已经过了午夜,但我想应该没过太久。
Not all night.=没熬通宵。
So casual about it! Anything after eleven for me and I'd be dead the next morning.=这么随意地说出来!对我来说只要超过十一点,第二天早上我就会累得半死。
Ayase shrugs it off. She's young. Of course it wouldn't bother her. Not that I'm an old geezer, but well some days I feel old.=绫濑只是耸耸肩不在意。她年轻嘛。当然这不会困扰她。虽然我不是什么老头子,但有些日子我确实感觉自己老了。
That's still late.=那还是很晚了。
Was it a lot of work?=工作量很大吗?
Of course, I'm used to living with my parents and getting my ear nagged off for daring to stay up past ten. Glad I'm finally out of that place.=当然,我习惯了和父母一起住,只要我敢熬夜到十点后就会被唠叨得耳朵都起茧。很高兴我终于离开了那个地方。
That said though, this is my first time out on my own. I take a glance out the window and see some of the stores across the street.=话虽如此,这是我第一次独自出门。我朝窗外瞥了一眼,看到了街对面的一些商店。
Oh. It's nothing. Just thinking about non-work stuff.=哦。没什么。只是在想些与工作无关的事。
Hm?=嗯?
I try to casually dismiss the topic, but Ayase takes an interest. Her ears perk up and she leans in.=我试图随意地转移话题,但绫濑却来了兴趣。她的耳朵竖了起来,身体向前倾。
I'm a bit surprised at her offer. But then again, why should I be? Since starting to work here, Ayase and I have really grown close.=她的提议让我有点惊讶。不过仔细想想,我为什么要感到惊讶呢?自从开始在这里工作以来,绫濑和我真的变得亲近了许多。
Like what? Anything I can help with?=比如什么?有什么我能帮上忙的吗?
I'd almost say we're even becoming friends. She's been right there whenever I've needed her. <i>Sure. Why not?</i>=我几乎可以说我们甚至正在成为朋友。每当我需要她的时候,她总是在那里。<i>当然,为什么不呢?</i>
Well, it's nothing big.=嗯,没什么大不了的。
Ayase leans back, nodding her head.=绫濑往后靠,点了点头。
Parents did a lot of the shopping and organizing.=父母做了大部分购物和整理工作。
It's just my first time living alone. And I guess I just don't know what to do with myself.=这只是我第一次独自生活。我想我只是不知道该怎么安排自己。
I managed to get my phone there. Second hand. A little tinkering and it's just like new.=我设法弄到了一部手机。二手的。稍微修理一下就跟新的一样了。
Like, there's this great thrift store I like to go to. It's not far from here and has some amazing deals.=比如说,这里有一家我很喜欢去的旧货店。离这儿不远,有很多超值的东西。
Like what?=比如什么?
You've come to the right person. I know all kinds of things you can do.=你找对人了。我知道各种各样你能做的事情。
Ah. I see.=啊。我明白了。
r:"Something wrong, (.+?)-san?"=有什么问题吗,$1先生?
Uh, I don't know if I could fix a phone.=呃,我不确定我能修好手机。
I make note of that. Furniture can be ungodly expensive these days. Same with appliances.=我记下了这点。现在的家具贵得离谱。家电也是一样。
Hehe well they still have lots of clothes for dirt cheap. And some appliances and furniture too. Definitely worth a check.=嘿嘿,不过他们那里仍然有很多便宜的衣服。还有一些家电和家具。绝对值得去看看。
If I manage to find something slightly used and in good condition, that's money saved for the rent.=如果我能找到一些稍微用过但状态良好的东西,那就是为房租节省下来的钱。
Also, if you keep an eye out in the paper, there's usually some good sales at the supermarket. I plan out all my trips to only buy stuff on sale, and then stock up for cheap.=另外,如果你留意报纸,通常超市会有不少优惠活动。我计划所有购物行程都只买特价商品,然后趁便宜时多囤一些。
I'd almost say we're even becoming friends. She's been right there whenever I've needed her. Sure. Why not?=我几乎可以说我们甚至正在成为朋友。每当我需要她的时候,她都在那里。当然了,为什么不呢?
That's not a bad idea either...=这也不是个坏主意...
Ayase seems to be on a roll, like I've unlocked something inside her.=绫濑似乎兴致勃勃,好像我触发了她内心深处的某些东西。
Also, you can make some extra money by walking people's dogs, and helping with garbage cleanup.=另外,你可以通过帮人遛狗和参与垃圾清理来赚些外快。
Ayase continues to talk about ways to save money, and also earn a little on the side.=绫濑继续谈论省钱的方法,以及如何赚些外快。
Even down to small things like reusing disposable containers to avoid buying the expensive plastic ones. I smile as I nod along and listen.=甚至连重复使用一次性容器以避免购买昂贵的塑料容器这样的小事都包括在内。我微笑着点头倾听。
But something is off. Is Ayase struggling financially?=但有些不对劲。绫濑在经济上有困难吗?
She looks so happy when she's here. Anyone would guess Ayase is just another girl without a care in the world.=她在这里看起来如此开心。任何人都会以为绫濑只是另一个没有任何烦恼的普通女孩。
But the most frugal things that she does to save money. Every cent counts it seems.=但她为了省钱所做的最节俭的事情。看来每一分钱都很重要。
And here I tend to ignore the occasional 100 yen coin on the street, whereas I'm sure Ayase would immediately pocket it like a piece of gold.=而在这里,我往往会忽略街上偶尔出现的100日元硬币,而我确信绫濑会像捡到一块金子一样立即将它收进口袋。
I can't say anything though. I don't want to make things awkward and Ayase is enjoying our conversation.=不过我什么都不能说。我不想让气氛变得尴尬,而且绫濑正在享受我们的谈话。
Looks like I've got plenty of ideas to work with.=看来我有很多可以尝试的点子了。
I know just who to turn to if my lonely lifestyle goes south.=如果我孤独的生活方式变得糟糕,我知道该向谁求助。
Now you're talking! Just leave it to me, and I will show you the way.=现在你说到点子上了!交给我吧,我会为你指明道路。
Forward march!=向前进发!
I say enthusiastically and manage to pull a smile from her.=我热情地说道,成功地让她露出了微笑。
It's only then that I check the time and see we've been here BSing for over an hour.=直到这时我才看了一眼时间,发现我们在这里闲聊已经超过一小时了。
No problem. I've got nowhere to be.=没问题。我哪儿也不用去。
But maybe we ought to call it a night.=但也许我们应该结束今晚的活动了。
Well, thank you Ayase-san again for all your hard work. And all of your help.=嗯,再次感谢绫濑小姐的辛勤工作。还有你所有的帮助。
Yeah. I kind of do though. It's called bed.=是的。不过我确实有。那就是床。
Ayase laughs again as we both stand up to end our little meeting. It feels good to have had a chat with Ayase. I think I've grown closer to her as well.=当我们两人都站起来结束我们的小会面时,绫濑再次笑了起来。和绫濑聊天的感觉真好。我觉得我和她的关系也更亲近了。
We'll see you Wednesday, Ayase-san. Take it easy.=周三见,绫濑小姐。好好休息。
Yes. I know you. That's why I'm telling you to take it easy.=是的。我了解你。所以我才让你好好休息。
I wave Ayase off as she exits the cafe and is gone. I go to work locking things up and shutting off the lights. It's only then I realize that I completely missed Sena.=我向离开咖啡店的绫濑挥手告别,直到她的身影消失。我开始锁门关灯收拾东西。直到这时我才意识到我完全忘记了星奏的事。
You know me!=你认识我!
She probably left while Ayase and I were chatting. More than likely, she didn't want to disturb us. As polite as always.=她可能是在我和绫濑聊天时离开的。很可能是她不想打扰我们。一如既往地礼貌。
Once everything is accounted for, I head out of the cafe and to my apartment for a good night's rest.=在确认一切都处理完毕后,我离开咖啡店回到公寓,准备好好休息一晚。
Scene 11 - Bedroom=场景 11 - 卧室
I do wonder though how things will be between Nanase and Hayasaka.=不过我确实好奇七濑和早坂之间的关系会怎样发展。
When Nanase pinned me against the wall in my office, I sensed something pass between the silver haired maid and Hayasaka.=当七濑在我的办公室里将我抵在墙上时,我感觉到银发女仆和早坂之间有什么交流。
If I'm not mistaken, those two have been working here the longest. They have history together.=如果我没记错的话,那两个人在这里工作的时间最长。他们之间有一段历史。
That's why Hayasaka appeared as upset as she was at finding us. Could they be an item? Or, maybe they were at one point?=这就是为什么当早坂发现我们时显得那么upset。她们会是一对吗?或者,也许她们曾经是?
I don't know, and I don't really have the time to ponder it.=我不知道,而且我真的没有时间去思考这个问题。
It's probably nothing. I shouldn't let myself worry about those two. With any luck, they're sorting things out between them.=这可能没什么大不了的。我不该让自己担心那两个人。运气好的话,她们正在解决彼此之间的问题。
Lately, Nanase and Hayasaka have been a little tense with each other, but that could just be me. If I step in and try to mediate, I could make things worse.=最近,七濑和早坂之间的关系有些紧张,不过可能只是我的错觉。如果我贸然介入调解,可能会让情况变得更糟。
Guess I better step it up.=看来我得更加努力才行。
There's still promotional displays to set up outside, and some other odds and ends to do. For the most part, I can handle those things.=外面还有宣传展示需要布置,还有一些其他零碎的事情要做。大部分事情,我都能处理。
Making myself useful, I get to work, setting up displays outside, and making sure the kitchen is ready and raring to go.=我让自己变得有用,开始工作,在外面布置展示区,并确保厨房准备妥当,随时可以开始。
If we get too close to opening and they're still not out, then I'll check on them.=如果快到开店时间她们还没出来,那我就去看看她们。
There's a few of the simpler baked items I can make, and so I start up the oven, while monitoring my time.=有几种简单的烘焙食品是我能做的,所以我开始预热烤箱,同时注意着时间。
Fortunately though, just as I pull out one of our cakes, I see both Nanase and Hayasaka exiting the locker room together. All changed and ready to go.=幸运的是,就在我取出一个蛋糕的时候,我看到七濑和早坂一起从更衣室出来了。她们都已经换好衣服,准备开始工作。
I don't even bother asking what that was all about. What's between them can stay between them. As long as they don't make a habit of this, we'll be fine.=我甚至懒得问那到底是怎么回事。她们之间的事就让它留在她们之间吧。只要她们不养成这种习惯,我们就没问题。
    <b>Give them a bit longer</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Check on them</color>=    <b>再多给她们一点时间</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>去看看她们</color>
Ready to get started girls?=姑娘们,准备开始了吗?
You're in the kitchen again?=你又在厨房了?
He's probably burning those placemats. You see those ugly things?=他可能在烧那些餐垫。你看到那些丑东西了吗?
I ignore the comment to my placemats. I can lick those wounds later. For now, the tension between Hayasaka and Nanase has dissipated.=我忽略了关于我餐垫的评论。那些伤痛可以稍后再舔舐。现在,早坂和七濑之间的紧张气氛已经消散了。
They're still not quite back to their cheery selves, but there's an air of understanding between them.=她们还没有完全恢复到以前那种开朗的状态,但她们之间已经有了一种相互理解的氛围。
I decide to speak with Hayasaka. Of the two, I get the sense that she'll be the most receptive to a chat.=我决定和早坂谈谈。在这两人中,我感觉她会更愿意聊天。
As much as I want to talk to Nanase, our silver haired star has been stand-offish today.=尽管我很想和七濑交谈,但我们这位银发明星今天一直表现得很冷淡。
I don't think Nanase is in the mood to really talk. It's probably best to let her cool her head, and I can speak with her next time.=我觉得七濑现在没心情聊天。可能最好让她冷静一下,我下次再和她谈。
When the two step out into the dining area, I meet them at the door.=当她们两人走出来到达用餐区时,我在门口迎接她们。
I'd like to have a quick word.=我想简单聊几句。
Hayasaka brightens up when I say that.=早坂听到我这么说后顿时亮了起来。
It's more of just checking in.=只是来看看情况而已。
No, of course not.=不,当然不是。
I can keep this brief if you two have something planned.=如果你们两个有安排的话,我可以长话短说。
I want to make sure I'm not inconveniencing them. It is after hours after all, and Hayasaka certainly isn't obligated to stick around.=我想确保自己不会给她们添麻烦。毕竟现在已经是下班时间了,早坂当然没有义务留下来。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Say nothing and go home</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Speak with Nanase</color>\r\n    <b>Speak with Hayasaka</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>保持沉默并回家</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>与七濑交谈</color>    <b>与早坂交谈</b>
    <b>Tell her the answer</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Give her a clue and nothing else</color>=    <b>告诉她答案</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>只给她一个线索,别无其他</color>
I'd consider doing this during working hours, but apart from the weekends, I can't afford to tie up one of my two weekday employees with a checkup.=我可以考虑在工作时间做这个,但除了周末外,我无法在工作日抽调我仅有的两名员工中的一位去做检查。
Nanase looks at us both, dejected. Was she planning something with Hayasaka today?=七濑看着我们俩,一脸沮丧。她今天是不是和早坂计划了什么?
Sure. I don't mind.=当然,我不介意。
Actually, would you have a minute Hayasaka-san?=实际上,早坂小姐,你有空吗?
That's alright. I don't mind.=没关系,我不介意。
Nagicchi?=七濑酱?
Letting out a sigh, Nanase shakes her head.=七濑叹了口气,摇了摇头。
Nanase shifts around when her name is mentioned. She looks unsure of herself, which isn't like her at all.=当有人提到她的名字时,七濑显得有些局促不安。她看起来对自己没有把握,这一点都不像她平常的样子。
When Nanase leaves, Hayasaka's expression falls and I can't help but wonder if I interrupted something. Perhaps I should've waited.=当七濑离开后,早坂的表情沮丧下来,我不禁想知道自己是否打断了什么。也许我应该等一等的。
I'll see you later Hayasaka-san.=回头见,早坂小姐。
Hayasaka shakes her head, watching through the window as Nanase disappears out into the streets.=早坂摇了摇头,透过窗户看着七濑的身影消失在街道上。
Is everything alright? She seems distant.=一切都还好吗?她看起来很疏远。
I nod. Some people have different ways of working things out. I'm not sure what's up with Nanase, but she's tough. I know she can get through whatever this is.=我点了点头。每个人都有不同的处理问题的方式。我不确定七濑怎么了,但她很坚强。我知道她能挺过这件事。
I'll talk with her later. She just needs her space.=我稍后会和她谈谈。她现在只是需要一些空间。
No. She's just weird sometimes.=不。她有时候只是有点奇怪而已。
And if not, Hayasaka is a good friend.=如果不是这样的话,早坂也是个好朋友。
Not wanting to let things get any more awkward, I move right to the point of the meeting. The sooner we get things started, the sooner we can finish.=不想让气氛变得更加尴尬,我直接切入会议的主题。越早开始,就能越早结束。
Just let me know if you need anything.=如果你需要什么,请告诉我。
Anyway, I wanted to thank you for all your hard work. It means a lot and I'm glad to have you around Hayasaka-san.=总之,我想感谢你的辛勤工作。这对我来说意义重大,我很高兴有你在身边,早坂小姐。
Is that all this is?=就只有这些吗?
Of course she'd mention the quality of them. Yeah, I get it. Basic printer paper combined with graphics and text doesn't always turn out well.=她当然会提到它们的质量。是啊,我明白了。普通打印纸和图形文字结合在一起效果总是不太理想。
I'm trying to come up with ways to make the cafe more interesting.=我正在想办法让咖啡店变得更有趣。
I also wanted to know what you thought of today. What'd you think of the placemats?=我还想知道你对今天的看法。你觉得那些餐垫怎么样?
I got the idea from doing some browsing last night.=这个想法是我昨晚浏览网页时想到的。
At least she didn't rip them a new one like Nanase did this morning.=至少她没有像七濑今早那样把他们痛骂一顿。
They were... okay.=它们还...凑合吧。
You're creative. Let me know if you have any ideas.=你很有创意。如果你有什么想法就告诉我。
Yeah, I saw that. It was pretty funny.=是啊,我看到了。那真的很有趣。
I was so confused when someone showed me that list of questions.=当有人给我看那份问题清单时,我感到非常困惑。
So that's what those things were about.=所以那些东西是关于这个的。
Kinda cheap. But the customers enjoyed them.=有点廉价。但顾客们很喜欢。
With a bright smile, she nods her head.=她露出灿烂的笑容,点了点头。
Well... umm no.=嗯...呃,不。
Say, are you doing anything tonight?=喂,今晚你有什么安排吗?
Sure. Why not?=当然,为什么不呢?
We close up shop, flicking off the lights and locking the doors. A few more minutes pass and we're out of the cafe and into the evening, Akihabara air.=我们关闭店铺,关掉灯光并锁上门。几分钟后,我们离开咖啡店,走进秋叶原的夜晚空气中。
We arrive at the shopping mall and the place is rather busy. It's not bustling or shoulder-to-shoulder crowded, but there's enough people here where sticking close is necessary.=我们到达了购物中心,这里相当热闹。虽然不至于人山人海、摩肩接踵,但人流量足够多,需要靠近彼此才不会走散。
Of course, the further into the mall we get, the more spread out the crowds are.=当然,越往商场深处走,人群就越分散。
To be honest, I'm kind of ready to get out of this place too. Though why I'm being invited to shop, I have no idea.=老实说,我也有点想离开这个地方了。不过为什么要邀请我去购物,这我就不明白了。
It begs the question though. Why am I here? My impromptu meeting just randomly turned into an impromptu date of sorts.=不过这就引出了一个问题。我为什么在这里?我的临时会面莫名其妙地变成了某种临时约会。
So, I don't mean to sound rude but, why am I here?=所以,我不是想显得无礼,但是,我为什么在这里?
One of those days. I understand her. Even as much as she enjoys working here, we all have those days that once the shifts end, we're ready to leave.=就是那种日子。我理解她。即使她很喜欢在这里工作,我们都有这样的日子,一旦轮班结束,我们就迫不及待想离开。
I'm ready to get out of this place.=我想离开这个地方了。
Yeah, that sounds rude.=是啊,那听起来很无礼。
Then come shopping with me.=那就和我一起去购物吧。
No. Not really.=不。不太想。
And it's because I didn't want to go alone.=因为我不想一个人去。
I normally do my shopping with someone else. But they're busy.=我通常和别人一起购物。但他们现在有事。
So I'm the substitute. I see how it is.=所以我只是个替代品。我明白了。
Not my first choice.=不是我的首选。
I must be making a face, because when I glance at Hayasaka, she's taking my expression a little too seriously.=我肯定是做了个表情,因为当我瞥向早坂时,她对我的表情反应有点太认真了。
Gee, <i>thanks</i>.=哇,<i>谢谢啊</i>。
To be honest, I don't think I've ever been the first choice for anything.=老实说,我觉得我从来都不是任何事情的首选。
It's okay. I know you didn't mean it.=没关系。我知道你不是故意的。
Gee, thanks.=呵,谢谢啊。
I release a sad laugh, trying to keep the mood light. Hayasaka invited me out here after all. I don't want to spoil things for her.=我发出一声苦笑,试图保持轻松的氛围。毕竟是早坂邀请我出来的。我不想扫她的兴。
Nah. I wasn't the first pick on that either. Just the first one to accept the job from what I heard.=算了吧。听说我在那件事上也不是第一人选。只是第一个接受这份工作的人而已。
What about the manager job?=那经理职位呢?
It makes me wonder about the last guy that took the job.=这让我想知道之前做这份工作的人怎么样了。
I nod as I listen. The guy probably left due to the news that the owner laid on him. Personally, I don't blame him for jumping ship like that.=我边听边点头。那家伙可能是因为店主告诉他的消息才离开的。就我个人而言,我不怪他那样突然离开。
He was fine. Then he suddenly left without saying anything.=他之前还好好的。然后他突然一声不吭就离开了。
He was pretty quiet. Kept to himself mostly.=他相当安静。大多数时候都独来独往。
I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that.=对不起。我不是那个意思。
The cafe's owner is a little crazy. It's impossible not to stress out whenever the owner calls at this point.=咖啡店的店主有点疯狂。现在每次店主打电话来都不可能不感到紧张。
I quickly respond. I don't want my silence to be taken the wrong way. Hayasaka is already concerned as it is.=我迅速回应。我不想让我的沉默被误解。早坂已经很担心了。
No. Nothing at all.=不。什么都没有。
So the last manager was quiet? Nothing like me then I take it?=所以上一任经理很安静?那和我完全不同了,我猜?
We got along just fine. I didn't have any problems with him.=我们相处得很好。我和他没有任何问题。
Well Ayase-san liked him.=嗯,绫濑小姐喜欢他。
Though he never gave off weirdo pervert vibes like you first did.=虽然他从来没有像你最初那样给人一种怪异变态的感觉。
Wait. How did I suddenly turn into the bad guy here?=等等。我怎么突然变成坏人了?
I did <i>not</i> give off pervert vibes.=我<i>绝对不</i>会给人留下变态的印象。
Hayasaka can't help but laugh at my reaction. I'm playing some of it up sure, but at the same time, I wasn't <i>trying</i> to be a pervert at all.=早坂忍不住对我的反应笑了起来。我确实有些夸张了,但同时,我完全<i>不是</i>故意要表现得像个变态。
You were so awkward to be around. Like you didn't know where to look.=你在周围时总是很尴尬。就像不知道该把目光放在哪里一样。
T-That's not true!=这-这不是真的!
I was just nervous. Trying to get to know everyone, and figuring the place out.=我只是有点紧张。试着去了解每个人,弄清楚这个地方。
I felt like you'd stare at us whenever our backs were turned. Totally creepy.=我总觉得你会在我们转身的时候盯着我们看。真的很恐怖。
Hayasaka can't help but laugh at my reaction. I'm playing some of it up sure, but at the same time, I wasn't trying to be a pervert at all.=早坂忍不住对我的反应笑了起来。我确实有些夸张了,但同时,我完全不是想表现得像个变态。
I did not give off pervert vibes.=我绝对没有给人留下变态的印象。
Hehe Well whatever it was, you weren't doing yourself any favors.=嘿嘿 不管怎样,你当时确实没给自己加分。
That's still etched into the back of my head. But I never went out of my way to leer at the girls. I'm not that kind of a person.=那印象仍然深深刻在我脑海里。但我从来没有刻意去偷看女孩子们。我不是那种人。
Hayasaka laughs again at me and I cross my arms to pout for her. Okay, so it probably didn't help when Nanase flashed me.=早坂再次对我大笑,我交叉双臂做出生气的样子给她看。好吧,七濑之前那样对我闪现确实没什么帮助。
I'm glad you're our manager though.=我很高兴你是我们的经理。
Despite all her joking around, Hayasaka is really sweet. In a way, she's the life of the party. I'm glad to have her around.=尽管她总是开玩笑,早坂其实很温柔。从某种程度上说,她是派对的灵魂人物。我很高兴有她在身边。
You're working hard for us. It means a lot.=你一直在为我们努力工作。这对我们意义重大。
I couldn't do it without all of you.=没有你们所有人,我根本做不到。
No. You couldn't.=不。你做不到。
She agrees with a hint of smugness to her voice. Then stepping forward, she leads me to a small department store where she window shops through some dresses.=她带着一丝得意的语气同意了。然后向前走去,领着我来到一家小百货商店,在那里她隔着橱窗欣赏着一些裙子。
We spend some time together flipping through the racks of clothes before Hayasaka eventually checks her phone.=我们一起花了些时间翻看衣架上的衣服,最后早坂查看了一下她的手机。
It's getting late. I better get going.=时间不早了。我该走了。
r:"Thanks for hanging out (.+?)-san."=谢谢你陪我出来,$1先生。
She lets out a deep breath and swings her arms at her sides.=她深呼一口气,双臂在身体两侧摆动。
I needed this. It was too stuffy in the cafe today.=我需要这样。今天咖啡店里太闷了。
With a wave, Hayasaka hurries off towards an exit and is gone from the mall. Spending time with her outside of work like this was nice.=早坂挥了挥手,匆匆走向出口,离开了商场。像这样在工作之外与她共度时光真的很愉快。
Let me know if you ever need anything.=如果你需要什么,随时告诉我。
Too much going on.=事情太多了。
Not having the rush of the cafe between us allowed us both to relax and just shoot the breeze for a while.=没有咖啡店的忙碌气氛在我们之间,我们俩都得以放松,随意聊了一会儿。
I understand.=我明白了。
Hopefully, I'll get the chance to do it again with her. For now though, I do a bit of browsing through the mall and grab a few groceries for the apartment.=希望我能有机会再和她一起出来。不过现在,我在商场里随便逛了逛,为公寓买了一些杂货。
With a plastic bag in tow, I head home for a relaxing night and onto another day.=带着塑料袋,我回家享受一个轻松的夜晚,迎接新的一天。
    <color\=#ffffff88>I already like someone</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Who wants a boyfriend?</color>\r\n    <b>I've got plenty of girls already</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>我已经喜欢上别人了</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>谁想要男朋友啊?</color>    <b>我已经有很多女孩了</b>
    <color\=#ffffff88>What are you thinking about</color>\r\n    <b>Say nothing</b>=    <color\=#ffffff88>你在想什么</color>    <b>保持沉默</b>
    <b>Of course I will</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>I'm sorry. I cannot do that</color>=    <b>我当然会的</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>对不起。我不能那样做</color>
Not to mention stress. Stupid owner and his kids. I can handle a little pressure, but damn if that guy has dropped one bomb on me, he's dropped ten.=更不用说压力了。愚蠢的店主和他的孩子们。我能应付一点压力,但该死,如果那家伙给我扔了一颗炸弹,他就已经扔了十颗。
Not to mention stress. <i>Stupid owner and his kids.</i> I can handle a little pressure, but damn if that guy has dropped one bomb on me, he's dropped ten.=更不用说压力了。<i>愚蠢的店主和他的孩子们。</i>我能应付一点压力,但该死,如果那家伙给我扔了一颗炸弹,他就已经扔了十颗。
Scene 15 - Office=场景 15 - 办公室
I whisper to the wind. Hands in my pockets, I wander aimless through Akihabara. <i>At least I didn't quit.</i> It's hardly any consolation though.=我对着风低语。双手插在口袋里,我在秋叶原漫无目的地游荡。<i>至少我没有放弃。</i>尽管这算不上什么安慰。
Sure, I stuck with the cafe until closure, but what does it matter if I failed? Maybe someone else might've done better.=没错,我一直在咖啡店待到关门,但如果我失败了又有什么关系呢?也许别人会做得更好。
Scene 16 - Akiba=场景 16 - 秋叶原
I pass by shops, cafes, and arcades. Not really sure where I'm going, just letting my legs carry me away from my latest and arguably greatest failure.=我经过商店、咖啡馆和街机厅。不确定自己要去哪里,只是任由双腿带我远离我最新且可能是最大的一次失败。
The punch in the gut isn't that the cafe closed though, it's that four people lost their jobs because of me. Four wonderful, beautiful people who needed that cafe more than I ever did.=让我感到痛心的不是咖啡店关门了,而是因为我,四个人失去了工作。四个美好、可爱的人,他们比我更需要那家咖啡店。
As I wander through the streets, I take a left here and right there. Steering myself away from the crowds just to get an ounce of privacy.=我在街道上漫游,左转右转。有意避开人群,只为获得一丝私人空间。
I never really considered myself an introvert, but after today, I just want to curl myself up into a ball and disappear.=我从没真正认为自己是个内向的人,但经历了今天的事情后,我只想把自己缩成一团然后消失不见。
A few minutes of wandering pass and I soon find myself standing at the gates of a small, out of the way, flower park.=漫步了几分钟后,我发现自己站在了一个偏僻小花园公园的门口。
Seeing the gates just brings a wistful smile to my lips. Yes, I'd ended up here once before.=看到这个门口让我不禁露出一丝惆怅的微笑。是的,我以前曾经来过这里。
A maid with the most beautiful smile had brought me here; someone who I let down in spectacular fashion.=一个拥有最美丽微笑的女仆带我来到了这里;一个被我以惊人方式辜负的人。
Paying the 1300 yen entrance fee, I wander into the park with my hands stuffed into my pockets.=支付了1300日元的入场费,我双手插在口袋里,漫步进入公园。
What can I say? It's beautiful. The golden rays of sunshine reflect like glitter off a nearby pond.=我能说什么呢?这里太美了。金色的阳光照在附近的池塘上,反射出如同闪粉般的光芒。
An assortment of flowers line the cobblestone walkway, with benches aligned for anyone who wishes to sit and relax.=各种各样的花朵沿着鹅卵石小路排列,长凳整齐摆放,供任何想坐下放松的人使用。
I meander around for a bit, lost in my own thoughts before eventually sitting down at one of the benches.=我漫无目的地走了一会儿,沉浸在自己的思绪中,最后在其中一张长凳上坐了下来。
It's only after dropping into my seat do I realize how exhausted I was. <i>Guess delivering bad news takes a lot out of you.</i>=直到坐下我才意识到自己有多疲惫。<i>看来传达坏消息真的会让人筋疲力尽。</i>
Leaning back, I listen to the chirping of the birds as they fly from tree to tree.=我往后靠着,聆听着鸟儿在树间飞跃时的啼叫声。
A couple of rabbits and some squirrels gather around the pond for a drink. It's quite an adorable scene.=几只兔子和松鼠聚集在池塘边喝水。这画面真是十分可爱。
How nice it must be, as a squirrel to scamper around and gather nuts. Without a care in the world, just minding one's own business.=作为一只松鼠,四处蹦跳收集坚果该是多么美好啊。无忧无虑,只顾自己的事情。
Never worrying about money, or employees. Not to mention getting to live in a garden as perfect as this.=从不用担心钱财或员工。更不用说还能住在这样完美的花园里。
Hehe...you guys don't know how good you got it.=嘿嘿...你们根本不知道自己有多幸运。
Taking a look around, I spot an elderly couple walking side by side through the park. He has a cane, and she's got his hand locked with hers.=环顾四周,我看到一对老年夫妇并肩走过公园。他拄着手杖,她的手紧紧握着他的手。
Maybe they've been married for just a few months, or maybe it's been 40 or even 50 years.=也许他们结婚才几个月,又或者已经40甚至50年了。
While I never minded being single, I do admit I was always a bit jealous of people with such commitment to each other.=虽然我从不介意单身,但我承认我一直有点嫉妒那些彼此如此忠诚的人。
And for the briefest moment, I too, had started down the path of falling in love. Perhaps if things had worked out differently, maybe that would've been me in 50 years time.=在那最短暂的瞬间,我也曾踏上了坠入爱河的道路。也许如果事情发展得不同,或许50年后的我也会是那样。
I watch them for a while longer, until the couple wanders out of sight.=我又看了他们一会儿,直到这对夫妇渐渐走出了视线。
Eventually, I just let out a sigh. <i>What's the use?</i>=最终,我只是叹了口气。<i>这有什么用呢?</i>
The thought hits me for probably the millionth time since the cafe's closure was announced.=自从咖啡店宣布关闭以来,这个想法大概已经是第一百万次击中我了。
Maybe I could've done more.=也许我本可以做得更多。
All the "what ifs" and "if onlys" pass through my head. If only I'd have cut hours sooner. What if I closed the cafe one day a week to save on utilities?=所有的"如果怎样"和"要是当初"都在我脑海中闪过。要是我早点削减营业时间就好了。如果我每周关店一天来节省水电费会怎样?
Can't say I didn't try I suppose.=我想,至少不能说我没有尝试过。
They say that failure is a better teacher than success. Not too sure what I'm supposed to learn from this though.=人们说失败比成功更是好老师。不过我不太确定我该从这次经历中学到什么。
Ehh...whatever.=呃...算了吧。
I'm getting frustrated just thinking about it. Pulling myself off the bench, I stuff my hands back into my pocket and wander on through the rest of the park.=一想到这些我就感到沮丧。我从长椅上站起身,把手塞回口袋,继续漫步穿过公园的其余部分。
It's quite the lovely place. If only I could enjoy it more.=这地方真是可爱极了。要是我能更好地享受它就好了。
I eventually stumble my way back out into the streets of Akihabara. The park, if anything, made for a nice change in pace.=我最终踉跄地回到了秋叶原的街道上。公园至少给我带来了不错的节奏变化。
Unfortunately, it'll take more than pretty flowers and sparkling water to cheer me up.=不幸的是,美丽的花朵和闪闪发光的水也不足以让我振作起来。
As I return to wandering the streets, my feet manage to carry me to the front doors of a small bar. I chuckle. Not the first time this has happened, and it probably isn't the last.=我重新开始在街上漫无目的地徘徊,不知不觉间,我的双脚把我带到了一家小酒吧的门前。我不禁轻笑起来。这种事不是第一次发生了,以后可能也不会是最后一次。
I step inside and grab a seat. With a glass in my hand and a bottle on the table, I settle in for the night.=我走进去找了个位置坐下。手握酒杯,桌上放着酒瓶,我准备在此度过夜晚。
After all, I've got nowhere else to be. Not today, and certainly not tomorrow.=毕竟,我没有其他地方可去。今天没有,明天更是如此。
Waiter=服务员
Rough day sir?=日子不好过吧,先生?
Let me guess. It's one of those: "why the hell did I get out of bed," kinda days.=让我猜猜。这是那种:"我到底为什么要起床,"的糟糕日子。
Yeah. Something like that.=是啊。差不多就是这样。
Might as well...=不如算了...
Get them often?=经常遇到这种情况吗?
Pretty much.=差不多吧。
Whatever it is, don't beat yourself up.=不管是什么事,别自责了。
More than I care to admit.=比我愿意承认的还要频繁。
As they say, "tomorrow is another day."=正如人们所说,"明天又是新的一天。"
I laugh.=我笑了起来。
Yeah. We'll see about that.=是啊。走着瞧吧。
The waiter just smiles and goes back to his work. I appreciate the consolation, but there is no tomorrow for Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe.=服务员只是微笑着回去工作了。我很感谢他的安慰,但对于
There is no tomorrow for Ayase, Hayasaka, Sena, or Nanase. It's over.=对绫濑、早坂、星奏和七濑来说已经没有明天了。一切都结束了。
Downing my glass of sake, I pour another from the bottle and down that one too. A half bottle later and my chin hits the table.=我一饮而尽杯中的清酒,又给自己倒了一杯,同样一饮而尽。半瓶酒过后,我的下巴重重地砸在了桌上。
The bar starts to spin, and my glass blurs out of focus. <i>Looks like I'm at my limit.</i>=酒吧开始旋转,我的酒杯变得模糊不清。<i>看来我已经到极限了。</i>
A few years have passed since that fateful day. I've tried to move on, tried to put the failure behind me like I always do, but not this time.=自那命运般的一天已经过去几年了。我试着向前看,像往常一样把失败抛在身后,但这次不行。
This time, the dream died with the cafe. I spent a few weeks after the closure flipping through the wanted ads. Manager positions would pop up, but everytime, I hesitated.=这一次,梦想随着咖啡店一起消亡了。关店后的几周里,我一直在翻阅招聘广告。经理职位时有出现,但每次我都犹豫不决。
Another manager position for me would just end in heartbreak.=对我来说,再做一次经理职位只会落得心碎的结局。
That's why I ride this train now. I'm not jobless. Far from it. Eventually those wanted ads turned up with a basic office job.=这就是我现在坐这趟火车的原因。我并不是没工作。远非如此。最终那些招聘广告上出现了一份普通的办公室工作。
Punching keys on computers and sifting through piles of meaningless paper is my life now.=在电脑上敲打键盘,翻阅成堆的无意义文件,这就是我现在的生活。
It doesn't have the same appeal or excitement as being a manager (nor the pay), but it gets me by.=它没有做经理那样的吸引力或刺激(薪水也比不上),但也足够我维持生计。
The monotonous work at the office is, in a way, relaxing. I rarely have to interact with people. I finish one paper pile and another immediately takes its place.=办公室的单调工作在某种程度上反而让人放松。我很少需要与人交流。完成一堆文件后,马上又会有另一堆取而代之。
I go home exhausted, but that's fine. What the hell would I even do with myself if I had free time? Nothing really worth doing anymore.=我筋疲力尽地回到家,但这样也好。如果我有空闲时间,我甚至不知道该怎么打发自己?已经没什么值得做的事了。
My pocket buzzes with a notification and I pull out my phone.=我口袋里的手机因收到通知而震动,我掏出了手机。
Hideo won't be in on Saturday due to a family emergency. Can you work some overtime?=由于家庭紧急情况,Hideo本周六不能来上班。你能加班吗?
I read the message to myself and shrug. <i>Sure. Why not?</i> With a few quick taps over the autocomplete, I answer the text with a basic "Shouldn't be a problem." and I send the message off.=我默默地阅读这条信息,然后耸了耸肩。<i>当然可以,为什么不呢?</i>几下快速点击自动填充,我用简单的"应该没问题。"回复了这条消息,然后发送出去。
While my phone is out, I check a few messages and scoff at some spam messages for a dating site.=趁着手机已经拿出来了,我顺便查看了几条消息,对一些约会网站发来的垃圾信息嗤之以鼻。
Yeah right.=算了吧。
Like I've got what it takes to date anybody. Single life is all I'm made for. It makes me less of a burden. <i>And that's the way it should be.</i>=好像我有能力约会似的。单身生活才是我的命。这样我就不会成为别人的负担。<i>这才是正确的方式。</i>
The train pulls up to a stop and I lean back in my seat, watching as people shift at the Akihabara station.=火车停靠站点,我靠在座位上,看着人们在秋叶原站涌动。
Amongst the crowd of people, I overhear a couple of voices I just know I've heard before.=在人群中,我听到几个声音,我知道我以前肯定听过。
Nagicchi. Come on. We're gonna miss the train.=七濑酱。快点。我们要赶不上火车了。
I don't want to walk all this stuff home.=我不想带着这么多东西走回家。
You just got ice cream. We'll get the next one.=你刚刚已经买了冰激凌。下一个由我们来买。
No use in making a mess.=没必要弄得一团糟。
My heart stops when I see the two girls out in the station. Smiling faces and shopping bags, the two are just as happy and just as close as they were years back.=当我在车站看到那两个女孩时,我的心跳停滞了。她们面带笑容,提着购物袋,依然像多年前一样快乐,依然如此亲密。
Nanase pulls out her phone and Hayasaka leans in, peering at the screen.=七濑拿出手机,早坂凑近过来,盯着屏幕。
Oh! Looks like someone made the front cover again.=哦!看来又有人登上头版封面了。
You'd think Sena-kun would get tired of posing for that magazine.=真想不到星奏君居然不厌烦为那本杂志摆姿势。
Why? So they can slap your minty face on the cover?=为什么?这样他们就能把你那张薄荷味的脸拍在封面上?
Hayasaka pouts for a moment, until she realizes there's actually ice cream on her face.=早坂噘着嘴,片刻后才意识到自己脸上确实沾了冰激凌。
Then the pink haired girl bursts out into laughter, retorting with something that I don't quite catch.=接着那个粉发女孩突然爆发出一阵大笑,反驳了些什么,但我没有听清楚。
The train lurches forward, pulling out of the station and leaving the two girls behind.=火车猛地向前一晃,驶离车站,将那两个女孩远远抛在身后。
I manage to catch them huddling for a selfie, probably to send to Sena or someone. Then, the pair disappears from view.=我刚好看到她们挤在一起自拍,可能是要发给星奏或者其他人。然后,两人的身影消失在视线中。
The image of them at the station stays with me long after we've pulled away.=即使火车早已驶离,车站上她们的身影依然在我脑海中挥之不去。
All this time. I've spent beating myself up over what I let happen to their cafe.=这么长时间以来,我一直在为让他们的咖啡店遭遇的事情而自责。
I ruined lives.=我毁了别人的生活。
That's what I would tell myself. In reality though, what happened to Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe is something that happens everyday, to thousands of people.=这就是我对自己说的话。但实际上,发生在Girls! Girls! Girls!咖啡店的事情,每天都在发生在成千上万人身上。
It sucks, but that's life. People move on, just like Nanase and Hayasaka.=虽然很糟糕,但这就是生活。人们总会继续前进,就像七濑和早坂一样。
I'm stupid.=我真是个笨蛋。
I can't help but laugh. All this time, I've wasted blaming myself for something that countless people go through.=我忍不住笑了出来。这么长时间以来,我一直在为了无数人都会经历的事情而责备自己,简直是在浪费时间。
Maybe it's time I let it go too. What's done is done. With a little luck, I'll find my place yet in this world. And maybe then, I can learn to be just as happy as those two girls.=也许我是时候放下了。过去的已经过去了。如果运气好的话,我也能在这个世界上找到自己的位置。到那时,或许我能学会像那两个女孩一样快乐。
It's worth a shot.=值得一试。
The train blows its whistle and I step out of my seat, ready for my stop. Ready for my new life.=火车鸣笛了,我从座位上站起来,准备在我的站点下车。准备开始我的新生活。
As everyone starts to take off, I notice Nanase loitering near the cafe. Of everyone, she's put in the most extra time for this place.=当大家都开始离开时,我注意到七濑在咖啡店附近逗留。在所有人中,她为这个地方投入了最多的额外时间。
She's been here the longest, and she really cares about the others.=她在这里待的时间最长,而且她真的很关心其他人。
Thinking.=思考中。
It's no moonlit countryside, but all the specks of light from the surrounding buildings provide the city with its own starry-kind of sky.=虽然这不是月光下的乡村,但周围建筑物闪烁的点点灯光,为这座城市提供了它自己的星空般的天空。
I casually ask, stepping over beside her, and just staring off into the nightlights of Akihabara.=我随口问道,走到她身边,凝视着秋叶原的夜景。
Nanase-kun. What's up?=七濑君。怎么了?
Though she can be a pain in the ass, I'm glad she's here.=虽然她有时很烦人,但我很高兴她在这里。
Speak for yourself.=你只代表你自己。
Oh? That's a new one.=哦?这倒是新鲜。
My little ribbing is immediately thrown right back at me and I laugh.=我刚开的小玩笑立刻就被反弹回来了,我不禁笑了起来。
A lot's changed since you started here.=自从你来这里工作后,很多事情都改变了。
For the better I hope.=希望是向好的方向发展。
But most of it.=但大部分是的。
Not all of it.=不是全部。
Who knows, maybe I would've deserved it too.=谁知道呢,也许我也是罪有应得。
I chuckle. Coming from Nanase, that's quite the compliment. She doesn't typically mince words, and there's been a couple times where I thought she might smack me.=我轻笑。从七濑口中听到这话,这可是相当大的赞美了。她通常直言不讳,有几次我甚至以为她会打我。
Most is good enough for me.=对我来说大部分就已经足够好了。
I'll take it.=我接受。
It's impressive.=真令人印象深刻。
To be honest, I thought you'd be one screw up after another.=说实话,我原本以为你会一错再错。
Thought I'd have to kick you out of here myself.=我还以为得亲自把你踢出这里呢。
I can't help but laugh. If I hadn't known her so well, I might actually take what she said as a threat. But I know better.=我忍不住笑了出来。如果我不是那么了解她,我可能会把她说的话当成威胁。但我很清楚不是这样。
You really care about everyone, don't you?=你真的很关心每个人,不是吗?
They're all I have.=他们是我的一切。
What about family?=那家人呢?
Nah.=不。
Ever been in foster care?=你曾经被寄养过吗?
It sucks. Trust me.=太糟糕了。相信我。
No. Can't say that I have.=没有。不能说我有过这样的经历。
I nod along. This is a different side of Nanase that I'm seeing tonight. A side I bet hardly anyone sees.=我点头附和着。今晚我看到了菜濑的另一面。我打赌几乎没有人见过这一面。
No one wants to keep you.=没有人想留住你。
Families have been a revolving door since I was a kid.=从我小时候起,家庭对我来说就像个旋转门。
In and out. Back and forth.=来来回回。反反复复。
I can't imagine how rough that would be.=我无法想象那会有多艰难。
Why are you apologizing?=你为什么要道歉?
You didn't put me up for adoption.=你没有把我送去领养。
Nanase breaks out into laughter when I don't know how to respond. I'm glad she can laugh about it, or at least laugh at me for making it awkward.=当我不知道该如何回应时,菜濑突然笑了起来。我很高兴她能一笑而过,或者至少能因为我使场面变得尴尬而笑话我。
That's why the cafe means so much to you?=所以这就是为什么咖啡店对你来说如此重要?
Eventually, I manage a response.=最终,我设法做出了回应。
Is that what you and Hayasaka-san were talking about?=这就是你和早坂小姐在谈论的事情吗?
They're your family.=他们是你的家人。
Nanase stops, and thinks for a moment before realizing what I'd meant.=菜濑停了下来,思考了一会儿,然后才意识到我的意思。
Yeah.=是的。
That's right. Peeping Tom.=没错。偷窥狂。
It just sounded like you two didn't get along for a while.=听起来你们两个有段时间相处得不太好。
Long history is all. It's not important.=只是有段很长的历史而已。这不重要。
Nanase waves off the topic, signaling she's done talking about it. Not even in the mood to tease me over listening in.=菜濑挥手否认了这个话题,表示她不想再谈论这件事。甚至没有心情因为我偷听而取笑我。
But instead of teasing me, Nanase lets out a sigh.=但菜濑没有取笑我,而是叹了口气。
Something like that.=差不多就是那样。
I never meant to...=我从来没有打算...
She made that one comment sure, but I've gotten much worse for much less.=她确实做了那个评论,但我曾经因为更小的事情遭受过更糟糕的对待。
W-What?=什-什么?
I don't push the subject though. If Nanase doesn't want to talk about it, then I won't force her. No reason to spoil the night.=我没有继续追问这个话题。如果菜濑不想谈论它,我就不会强迫她。没必要破坏这个夜晚。
Still, what a party.=话说回来,真是个不错的派对。
r:"(.+?)-san. You know how to throw them."=$1先生。你知道怎么扔它们。
Nanase suddenly changes the topic.=菜濑突然转变了话题。
Well, we keep things up like this, and maybe there'll be more.=好吧,如果我们继续保持这样,也许会有更多期待。
I won't screw up, if you won't.=如果你不搞砸,我也不会搞砸。
Sounds like a deal to me.=对我来说这听起来是个好主意。
Then don't screw up.=那就别搞砸了。
Then let's both work hard.=那我们就一起努力吧。
And here I thought we were finally equals. Maybe there is no true equal to Nanase. Those are shoes I certainly can't fill.=我还以为我们终于平等了呢。也许世上根本没有真正能与菜濑匹敌的人。那种地位我肯定是无法企及的。
Yeah, I'm not the one to be worried about here.=是啊,这里不该担心的人是我。
Even so, it gets a good laugh out of me. Even she looks to be amused by the whole situation.=即便如此,这还是让我笑出声来。就连她看起来也对整个情况感到有趣。
Need to crash after tonight.=今晚过后需要好好休息一下。
Nanase gives a final wave as she disappears out into the night. I stand watching for a bit, before heading home myself.=菜濑最后挥了挥手,消失在夜色中。我站在那里看了一会儿,然后自己也回家了。
It's been a hell of a day, but honestly, I couldn't be happier. The party was a big success, and we've all got tomorrow off. Finally, things are back to normal.=今天真是疯狂的一天,但老实说,我再开心不过了。派对非常成功,而且我们明天都休息。终于,一切恢复正常了。
Alright then. Enjoy the day off.=那好吧。好好享受休息日。
I'm going home.=我要回家了。
Sunday. Finally Sunday. No work today and nothing to do, which means I can finally catch up on some lazing about I've been missing out on.=星期天。终于到星期天了。今天不用工作,也没有什么事要做,这意味着我终于可以好好享受一下我一直错过的懒散时光了。
That, and there are a couple of cardboard boxes that I've yet to unpack. With no big plans though, I don't have to rush into doing anything.=还有几个纸箱我还没拆开呢。不过反正没什么大计划,我也不用急着去做任何事。
It's actually quite nice too, not having to pull myself out of bed and go into work. Don't get me wrong.=实际上不用从床上爬起来去上班也挺好的。别误会我的意思。
I like it at the cafe, but sometimes I need a little <i>me</i> time. There's an old saying that goes: "if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life."=我喜欢在咖啡店的时光,但有时我也需要一点<i>属于自己</i>的时间。有句老话是这么说的:"如果你热爱你所做的事,那么你这辈子就不会感到工作的辛苦。"
To some extent that's true.=在某种程度上那是对的。
I've come to love working with the girls at the cafe, and am so glad I'm able to be their manager (even with the crazy owner hovering in the background).=我已经爱上了和咖啡店的女孩们一起工作,而且很庆幸能成为她们的经理(尽管背后有个疯狂的店主在徘徊)。
I don't have the same exhaustion that I would at some factory or low level office job. But, it's still work being a cafe manager, and not every day is a good one.=我不会像在工厂或低级办公室工作那样感到疲惫。但作为一名咖啡店经理仍然是工作,并不是每一天都是美好的。
It sure as hell beats some of the stuff I've done over the years, but work is work. That's why I intend to enjoy my day off.=这肯定比我这些年做过的一些事要好得多,但工作终究是工作。这就是为什么我打算好好享受我的休息日。
Grabbing the remote, I flick on the TV and flip through some channels.=我拿起遥控器,打开电视并浏览了一些频道。
Some kind of magical girl anime with an overly violent and sadistic protagonist, is currently airing. I sit back and watch a few episodes.=目前正在播放一部有着过度暴力和虐待倾向的主角的魔法少女动画。我靠在沙发上看了几集。
It's good enough for me to crack open a beer and get properly comfortable.=对我而言这已经足够开一瓶啤酒好好放松一下了。
With her chain smoking habit and over the top violent tendencies, it's more than enough to have me laughing out loud from the antics.=她那个不停抽烟的习惯和过度暴力的倾向,足以让我看着她的滑稽行为哈哈大笑。
What is this? I need to get it.=这是什么?我需要得到它。
I watch a bit longer until I can note down the title. Turns out, the network is running a marathon of the show.=我又多看了一会儿,直到我能记下标题。原来,电视台正在进行这个节目的马拉松式连播。
Cool. I'll keep it on in the background while I finish unpacking. Something to keep the day light and enjoyable.=好啊。我会让它在我收拾东西的时候在背景中播放。有点什么能让这一天保持轻松愉快。
Thinking back to the previous night and the celebration we had, I'm almost a little sad that I'm spending the day alone.=回想起昨晚我们举行的庆祝活动,我几乎有点难过现在要独自一人度过这一天。
I've gotten so used to being around the four maids that to actually be by myself, it's somewhat isolating.=我已经如此习惯和那四位女仆在一起,以至于真正一个人的时候,感到有些孤独。
I miss Sena's kindness, Ayase's energy, Hayasaka's quick wit, and I even miss Nanase (for what though I'm not sure).=我想念千奈的善良、绫濑的活力、早坂的机智,甚至连七濑我也想念(虽然不太确定是为什么)。
The girls deserve more days off.=这些女孩应该有更多的休息日。
The girls probably miss work too.=这些女孩可能也很想念工作。
    <b>Talk to Nanase</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Sena</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Hayasaka</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Talk to Ayase</color>=    <b>与七濑对话</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>与星奏对话</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>与早坂对话</color>    <color\=#ffffff88>与绫濑对话</color>
Oh. What's this?=哦。这是什么?
I like it at the cafe, but sometimes I need a little me time. There's an old saying that goes: "if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life."=我喜欢在咖啡店的时光,但有时我也需要一点属于自己的时间。有句老话说:"如果你做自己热爱的事,那么你这辈子都不会感到在工作。"
The four maids treat the cafe like a second home. It's quite common for people to become attached to their workplace, and the people they work with.=这四位女仆把咖啡馆当作第二个家。人们对工作场所和一起工作的同事产生感情,这是很常见的事。
But what Sena, Ayase, and the others have, it's more than just love of the job. More than camaraderie. There's family there.=但是星奏、绫濑和其他人所拥有的,不仅仅是对工作的热爱。不仅仅是同事情谊。那里有家人般的存在。
As happy as everyone was getting the day off, I can't help but wonder if any secretly would have rather come in to work.=尽管每个人都因为休息日而高兴,但我忍不住想知道是否有人私下里其实更愿意来上班。
<i>Or maybe I'm just overthinking things.</i>=<i>或许我只是想得太多了。</i>
The day passes with little excitement. I wrap up my unpacking and break down the empty boxes for recycling. There's nothing like having a job well done.=这一天平静地过去了。我完成了拆箱工作,并把空箱子折叠好准备回收。没什么比圆满完成一项工作更令人满足的了。
Even better, the apartment finally feels like a home.=更好的是,这公寓终于有了家的感觉。
A place for everything, and everything in its place.=物各有所,事各有序。
Another one of them sayings I heard growing up. My parents sure were a fan of using such adages to teach us obnoxious kids a lesson or two.=这又是一句我从小听到大的俗语。我父母非常喜欢用这些格言来教育我们这些淘气的孩子一两个道理。
Surprisingly, it worked well. I can't believe how many I've managed to remember.=令人惊讶的是,这效果不错。我简直不敢相信自己能记住这么多东西。
To wrap up my day, I finally get a hold of the moving company regarding that mistaken box that's been hanging around.=为了结束这一天,我终于联系到了搬家公司,询问那个一直放在这里的错送箱子的事。
They apologize for the mixup and promise to pick it up first thing tomorrow. And as luck would have it, none of my stuff is missing. I just gained an extra box.=他们为这次混乱道歉,并承诺明天一早就来取回箱子。而幸运的是,我的东西一样都没少。我只是多了一个额外的箱子。
When I finally sit down for some dinner, that same anime is still airing and I have no clue what's going on anymore.=当我终于坐下来吃晚饭时,那部动画片还在播着,我已经完全不知道剧情发展到哪里了。
Flicking it off, I enjoy the remainder of my evening with some food, and another cold can of beer.=关掉它后,我享用了一些食物和另一罐冰啤酒,度过了余下的夜晚。
<i>I should get days off more often.</i>=<i>我应该更经常休假才对。</i>
Sena wanders in, wearing that same smile she always does.=星奏走了进来,脸上挂着她那标志性的微笑。
How was your day off?=你的休息日过得怎么样?
I spent some time with my family, and did some modeling work.=我和家人一起度过了一些时间,还做了些模特工作。
I wanted to thank you again for giving everyone the day off.=我想再次感谢你给大家放假。
<i>As polite and grateful as always. People could learn a thing or two from Sena.</i>=<i>一如既往地礼貌和懂得感恩。人们可以从星奏身上学到一两件事。</i>
Sena-kun. Good morning.=星奏君。早上好。
You girls do so much for this cafe. You deserved it.=你们这些女孩子为这家咖啡店付出了这么多。你们值得这一天。
Maybe someday it'll be a regular thing.=也许有一天这会成为常态。
Yeah, it was a bit of a lazy day for me.=是啊,对我来说是个比较懒散的一天。
Don't mention it.=不用客气。
I unpacked some boxes I'd been ignoring, and some other cleanup.=我整理了一些我一直忽视的箱子,还做了些其他清洁工作。
How was your day off? I hope you enjoyed it.=你的休息日过得怎么样?希望你过得愉快。
We'll all work hard until then.=我们都会努力工作直到那时。
Finally got the movers to grab a box that wasn't mine as well.=终于让搬家工人把一个不属于我的箱子也一起拿走了。
Oh? Did you get someone else's things?=哦?你收到了别人的东西吗?
Yeah, but just one box. All of my stuff was intact.=是的,但只有一个箱子。我所有的东西都是完好的。
That's a relief.=那真是太好了。
It seems so long ago that you started here as manager.=你开始在这里担任经理似乎已经是很久以前的事了。
It is hard to believe. I've been working at the cafe for a good few months now. It feels like yesterday I wandered up to this building with Sena handing out fliers.=真难以置信。我在这家咖啡店已经工作了好几个月了。感觉就像昨天我还和星奏一起在这栋建筑前发传单。
Where does the time go?=时间都去哪了?
You sound like an old man when you say that.=你说这话的时候听起来像个老头子。
I burst out laughing. She's not wrong.=我不禁大笑起来。她说得没错。
As long as I don't start sprouting gray hairs, we'll be fine.=只要我不开始长出白头发,我们就没事。
Anyways. How is everything out there?=总之,外面的情况怎么样?
Everything is fine. The customers are coming in steady.=一切都很好。顾客们稳定地光临着。
Shoot. I should've caught that Saturday. I could've had it ordered and picked up before work. It was meant to be our special topping for the day too.=糟糕。我本该在周六就注意到的。我本可以在上班前就订购并取回来。这本来是我们今天的特别配料。
But we're low on the Triple Cherry Chocolate frosting.=但我们的三重樱桃巧克力糖霜快用完了。
Sorry. That's my fault.=抱歉。那是我的错。
I should've ordered that Saturday.=我应该在周六就下订单的。
I scan through a couple files on my computer to see what we have on hand.=我浏览了一下电脑上的几个文件,看看我们手头有什么。
Let's see.=让我看看。
While I'm on, I send in an order for the Triple Cherry Chocolate frosting as well. That way, I don't forget about ordering it.=趁我在线时,我也提交了三重樱桃巧克力糖霜的订单。这样,我就不会忘记订购它了。
That's a popular one.=那个很受欢迎。
If we run out then, how about we use the Strawberry Fudge Twist frosting?=如果那时候用完了,我们用草莓软糖漩涡糖霜怎么样?
That's a great idea. I'll let Ayase-san know.=这是个好主意。我会告诉绫濑小姐的。
Let me know if you need anything else.=如果您还需要其他什么,请告诉我。
Sena smiles, and nods her head as she steps back out, and closes the door behind her.=瑞菜微笑着,点了点头,然后走出去,顺手关上了身后的门。
Okay. Not the greatest start after vacation. Could be worse.=好吧。假期结束后的开始不是很好。不过可能更糟。
If that's the worst thing that happens, then I can handle some missing frosting. <i>Already handled in fact.</i>=如果那是最糟糕的事情,那么我能应付一些缺少的糖霜。<i>事实上已经处理好了。</i>
Now that things are looking up, I better get going. There's a couple reference books I'd like to grab from the bookstore.=既然情况好转了,我最好准备出发了。我想去书店买几本参考书。
Those placemats we did a few weeks ago, while on the cheap, were lots of fun. Everyone enjoyed them. I want to do more activities like those, but need some inspiration.=我们几周前做的那些餐垫,虽然成本不高,但非常有趣。大家都很喜欢。我想做更多类似的活动,但需要一些灵感。
As easy as a lie would be, I'm better than that. They deserve better. Besides, I've lied to them long enough.=尽管撒谎很容易,但我比那更好。他们值得更好的对待。况且,我已经对他们撒谎够久了。
And look where it's gotten me. I want at least a spec of my dignity intact when I come out of all this.=看看我现在的处境。当我从这一切中走出来时,我至少想保留一点我的尊严。
I knew the cafe was in deep from the day I was hired.=从我被雇佣的那天起,我就知道这家咖啡店已经深陷困境。
I just never knew how much.=我只是从不知道有多少。
So what? You just decided to string us along. Is that it?=那又怎样?你就这么决定一直欺骗我们。是这样吗?
Were you ever going to tell us?=你有打算告诉我们吗?
Nanase rages, shouting right at me while the other girls cower back.=七濑怒不可遏,直接冲着我大吼大叫,而其他女孩则畏缩着后退。
Nanase-kun. I'm sorry. I didn't want any of you to worry.=七濑君。对不起。我不想让你们任何人担心。
I thought we had this under control.=我以为我们已经控制住局面了。
Yeah. Lotta control you fuckin' had!=是啊。你他妈的控制得可真好!
Nanase's voice explodes out and Sena puts a hand on the girl, hoping to reign her in.=七濑的声音爆发出来,星奏把手放在这个女孩身上,希望能控制住她。
I wish I could be angry at the outburst, but right now, whatever the girls say, I'm going to just take it. I'm not running from this responsibility.=我真希望我能对这次爆发感到生气,但现在,无论女孩们说什么,我都只能接受。我不会逃避这个责任。
Nanase-kun. Please.=七濑君。拜托。
r:"I'm sure (.+?)-san thought we were in the clear."=我确信$1先生认为我们已经安全了。
I didn't know about the 9 million yen in debt.=我不知道还有九百万日元的债务。
I knew we were in the red. But with everything we were doing, I thought we'd be okay.=我知道我们是亏损的。但是凭借我们所做的一切,我以为我们会没事的。
The numbers I saw started looking good.=我看到的数字开始变得好看起来。
I give a nod to Sena, thanking her for keeping the bridge between us. I see the hurt in her eyes.=我向星奏点点头,感谢她在我们之间架起桥梁。我能看到她眼中的痛楚。
Still. You couldn't have said anything?=话虽如此。你就不能说点什么吗?
I failed her just as much as everyone else, yet Sena is still doing everything she can to keep the peace.=我和其他所有人一样辜负了她,但星奏仍然在尽她所能维持和平。
Tears well up in Ayase's eyes. Watching the blonde's slender frame tremble, I open my mouth to answer, but nothing comes out.=绫濑的眼中涌出泪水。看着这位金发少女纤细的身躯颤抖着,我张开嘴想要回答,却什么也说不出来。
The sight of her holding everything in is too much for me. Everyone. Not just Ayase, must be suffering so much. <i>Because of me.</i>=看着她强忍一切的样子让我无法承受。所有人。不仅是绫濑,一定都在承受巨大的痛苦。<i>都是因为我。</i>
Ayase-san. I'm so very sorry.=绫濑小姐。我真的非常抱歉。
Burying her face into her hands, the blonde begins to cry. She leans against Hayasaka for support. Again, the cafe fills with a thick silence, broken only by Ayase's soft whimpers.=金发少女将脸埋进双手中开始哭泣。她靠在早坂身上寻求支持。咖啡店再次陷入一片沉寂,只有绫濑轻轻的啜泣声打破了这份寂静。
Hayasaka-san. I...=早坂小姐。我...
Don't. Just don't.=别说了。就到此为止。
r:"(.+?)-san. No matter how you thought the cafe was doing..."=$1先生。无论你认为咖啡店经营得如何...
You should've told us.=你应该告诉我们的。
You're right Sena-kun. I should've told you.=你说得对,星奏君。我应该告诉你的。
The garden is beautiful. Small fields of flowers decorate the ground in neat rows.=花园很美丽。整齐排列的小花田装点着地面。
Maybe even catch a glimpse of you in the cute clothes you'll be wearing.=也许还能一睹你穿着可爱衣服的风采。
I have to return them before leaving.=我必须在离开前归还它们。
I want to tell her so bad right now. It's on the tip of my tongue to tell her about possibly attending.=我现在好想告诉她。关于可能会去参加的事情,这话已经到了嘴边。
As I gaze over the room, I suddenly notice the box of <i>goodies</i> that was accidentally delivered to me by the moving company.=当我环视房间时,突然注意到了那个被搬家公司意外送错给我的<i>好东西</i>箱子。
How about this then?=那这样如何?
But... I don't have any outfits with me.=但是...我没有带任何衣服。
You dress up for me right here and now.=现在就在这里为我打扮一下。
Grabbing the box off the floor, I crack it open and hand it to Sena. She peers inside, going through some of the items.=我从地板上拿起盒子,打开后递给星奏。她往里面看,翻看着里面的物品。
Hehe... No. The moving company left it with me by mistake.=嘿嘿...不是。搬家公司错误地把它留在我这里了。
I just forgot to get a hold of them.=我只是忘记联系他们了。
No problem!=没问题!
r:"What is this? Is all this yours, (.+?)-san?"=这是什么?这些都是你的吗,$1先生?
Sena lets out a laugh and digs her way through the box. Unfortunately there's not much in there that will fit her.=星奏笑了起来,开始在箱子里翻找。不幸的是,里面没有多少适合她的东西。
r:"You are something, (.+?)-san."=你很不一样,$1先生。
Some of the items are too big, while others appear to be far too small. Eventually though, she pulls out a pair of short black spats and holds them up.=有些物品太大了,而另一些看起来又太小了。不过最终,她拿出了一条黑色短紧身裤并举了起来。
Those. I think you'd look great in those.=那个。我觉得你穿那个会很好看。
You think so? They look pretty small to me.=你这么认为?在我看来它们太小了。
And I don't think there's anything to pair them with.=而且我觉得没有什么可以搭配它的。
She's right, unfortunately. There isn't much here to work with.=不幸的是,她说得对。这里没有多少可以用的东西。
Oh. These might work.=哦。这个可能合适。
With that, Sena takes the box of clothes and disappears into my bathroom. I don't know what she's got up her sleeves, but I can't wait to find out.=说完,星奏拿着装有衣服的箱子消失在我的浴室里。我不知道她打算做什么,但我迫不及待地想知道结果。
As sweet as Sena is, there's definitely a playful streak to her. One that I'm really looking forward to getting acquainted with.=尽管星奏很可爱,但她绝对有一丝顽皮的性格。我真的很期待能够更加了解她这一面。
Stepping into my bedroom, I sit down and wait. It's not long before I hear Sena calling out to me.=我走进卧室,坐下来等待。不久后,我听到星奏在呼唤我。
In here!=进来!
r:"(.+?)-san. Where did you go?"=$1先生。你去哪儿了?
I call out to her and Sena walks into the room, wearing nothing but the black spats and some white knee high socks.=我喊了她一声,星奏走进房间,只穿着那条黑色短紧身裤和一双白色及膝袜。
From her smooth, toned chest to her slender, plush thighs, Sena gives just the right amount of tease with her outfit.=从她光滑紧致的胸部到纤细丰满的大腿,星奏的这身装扮恰到好处地展现了诱人的魅力。
With how tight the spats are, Sena can do little more than waddle to the bed. She nearly falls, and I try to catch her.=由于短紧身裤太紧,星奏只能蹒跚地走向床边。她差点摔倒,我试图扶住她。
When Sena does fall though, I'm unable to catch her in time. Fortunately, she ends up landing on the bed.=当星奏摔倒时,我没能及时接住她。幸运的是,她最后落在了床上。
Her butt in the air, and those spats ripped beyond repair. She looks back and I see concern written over her face.=她的臀部高高翘起,那条短紧身裤已经彻底撕破了。她回头看我,脸上写满了担忧。
They can't be any less comfortable, that's for sure. So much of the fabric is ripped, I've a clear view of Sena's ass.=它们肯定不会更舒服了,这是肯定的。布料撕裂了太多,我能清楚地看到星奏的臀部。
They're ruined now.=它们现在已经毁了。
Not like I was going to wear them.=反正我也不打算继续穿它们了。
No. I guess not.=否。我想不是。
Seeing Sena like this is too much for me. Resting my hand onto Sena's butt, I lean in and press my lips to hers.=看到星奏这个样子对我来说太刺激了。我把手放在星奏的臀部上,俯身向前,将我的嘴唇贴上了她的。
... As long as you don't mind.=...只要你不介意。
She opens her mouth and lets out a soft moan as we kiss.=当我们接吻时,她张开嘴,发出一声轻柔的呻吟。
<i>mmmphhh...</i>=<i>唔唔唔...</i>
I whimper her name, groping over the girl's backside.=我呜咽着叫着她的名字,同时抚摸着这个女孩的臀部。
My love squeaks out a moan, and shudders to my every touch.=我的爱人发出一声呻吟,在我每一次触碰下颤抖。
I..I love you.=我..我爱你。
She lets out a chuckle, and kisses me again.=她轻笑一声,然后再次吻了我。
I don't think I can make love like this.=我想我无法这样做爱。
It's still pretty tight.=这里还是很紧。
Hmmm. That is a problem.=嗯。这确实是个问题。
It's then that I notice the vibrators she's so shamefully wrapped around her cock.=就在这时,我注意到她羞耻地缠绕在自己的阴茎上的震动器。
The cords hanging from remotes that Sena has stuffed in her leggings. Seeing her sultry body in such a state gives me an idea.=星奏塞在紧身裤里的遥控器线。看到她如此性感的身体这样的状态,我心中有了一个想法。
How about punishment then?=那么惩罚如何?
Sena. I love you too.=星奏。我也爱你。
Like I said. Punishment.=就像我说的。惩罚。
W-What do you mean?=什-什么意思?
You come in here dressed like that, with all these toys wrapped around your penis.=你穿成这样进来,还在你的阴茎上缠满了这些玩具。
Then, you ruin my spats. And now you're telling me we can't have sex?=然后,你弄坏了我的紧身裤。现在你又告诉我我们不能做爱?
What were you intending to do with these anyways?=话说,你本来打算用这些做什么?
T-That's...=那-那是...
B-But...=但-但是...
Without any warning, I turn the knob on the controller and the vibrators buzz to life.=毫无预警地,我转动了控制器的旋钮,震动器嗡嗡作响地启动了。
Whirring around the head of her cock, Sena's hips give a sudden thrust to the new found stimulation.=当震动环绕着她的龟头,星奏的臀部突然向前一挺,对新发现的刺激做出了反应。
I've never felt anything like that before.=我以前从未感受过这样的感觉。
r:"Ahh... (.+?)-san!"=啊啊...$1先生!
Is it good?=感觉好吗?
Yes! It's really, really good.=是的!这真的,真的很棒。
Really? This isn't much of a punishment then, is it?=真的吗?这算不上什么惩罚,不是吗?
Mmph!=唔嗯!
Slapping a hand down against her ass, I take a fistful of her plush cheeks. The girl's body twitches and twists to every little touch I give her.=一巴掌拍在她的臀部,我抓起一把她丰满的臀肉。女孩的身体随着我的每一次轻触而颤抖扭动。
Seeing Sena like this, my pants quickly tighten up. How can I not get aroused from seeing her butt up in the air like this?=看到星奏这样的姿态,我的裤子很快变紧了。看到她的臀部这样高高翘起,我怎么可能不被勾起欲望呢?
There. See what you've done to me.=看看你对我做了什么。
I-I'm sorry. I just...=我-我很抱歉。我只是...
r:"I've made (.+?)-san's penis so big."=我让$1先生的那里变得这么大。
She begins breathing heavily, grasping at the bedsheets while she wags her hips like an eager puppy.=她开始急促地呼吸,紧抓着床单,同时像一只急切的小狗一样摇晃着臀部。
The shaft between her legs acting as a tail, shaking back and forth. It's cute seeing Sena so needy like this.=她双腿间的那根当作尾巴一般,来回摇晃着。看到星奏如此渴求的样子真是可爱。
You want it?=你想要吗?
But the spats. You said you couldn't.=但是紧身短裤。你说过你做不到的。
Haahn... They're already ruined.=哈啊... 它们已经被弄坏了。
I give her butt another slap with my hand, eliciting a yelp from the girl. She grinds her hips back, trying to poke her butt at my penis. But I pull away.=我又用手拍打了她的臀部一下,引得女孩发出一声惊呼。她扭动着臀部向后蹭,试图用屁股去碰我的下体。但我往后退开了。
I-I do.=我-我愿意。
I need it.=我需要它。
You were bad. So you don't get to have this.=你表现得不好。所以你不配得到这个。
She lets out a whine, and for a moment, Sena looks near ready to cry. I hate to admit it, but it's hot seeing her beg like this. Even more fun is teasing her.=她发出一声呜咽,此刻的星奏看起来几乎要哭出来了。我不得不承认,看到她这样恳求真的很撩人。而且戏弄她更加有趣。
I'll have to be careful. Take things too far and this girl could turn on me. <i>Though that could be fun in its own way.</i>=我得小心一点。如果做得太过分,这个女孩可能会反抗我。<i>不过那样也有它自己的乐趣。</i>
I can't help but chuckle at her spasmed hips bouncing when I turn up the dial on the vibrators.=当我调高振动器的档位时,她痉挛般抖动的臀部让我忍不住轻笑出声。
r:"(.+?)-san. Please..."=$1先生。拜托...
I can hear the toys humming against her cock, and rippling shockwaves across her butt cheeks.=我能听到玩具在她的肉棒上嗡嗡作响,震动的波纹在她的臀瓣上荡漾。
Stop turning them up.=别再调高了。
r:"Ah-hahh. (.+?)-san!"=啊-哈啊。$1先生!
Well you can't have my dick. So what else am I going to do?=你休想得到我的老二。那我还能做什么呢?
<i>mmm</i>=<i>嗯嗯</i>
Your... Your fingers.=你的...你的手指。
She whispers out, and I nearly don't hear her. With pre leaking out from Sena's penis, the girl is full on in heat. I'm even panting at the sight of her.=她低声呢喃着,我差点没听见。随着前液从星奏的阴茎中渗出,这女孩完全被情欲支配了。看到她这副模样,连我都在喘息。
I want to be deep inside of that tight pucker, but when am I ever going to have a chance like this again?=我真想深入那个紧致的小洞,但我什么时候才能再有这样的机会呢?
Alright. You want my fingers...=好吧。你想要我的手指...
Mmm you can have them.=嗯,你可以拥有它们。
Yes. I want your fingers.=是的。我想要你的手指。
r:"Please. Use your fingers. Hurry (.+?)-san."=拜托。用你的手指。快点,$1先生。
Briefly touching my hand along Sena's cock, I smear her precum like lube over my fingers. Her body shivers, and she breathes out a long, loud moan.=我轻轻地用手抚过星奏的肉棒,将她的前液像润滑剂一样涂抹在我的手指上。她的身体颤抖着,发出一声长长的、响亮的呻吟。
My cock throbs between my legs, and through brute force, I ignore its pulsating demands.=我两腿之间的肉棒悸动着,但我凭借意志力,无视了它跳动的渴求。
Slipping my fingers into Sena's ass, I spread her hole open. Watching her star clamp down around the two digits, sucking them in.=我将手指滑入星奏的后庭,撑开了她的穴口。看着她的菊穴紧紧咬住我的两根手指,仿佛在吮吸着它们。
It takes little effort and I'm dipping my fingers in and out of Sena's rectum.=只需轻轻用力,我就能让手指在星奏的后庭中进进出出。
Hahahh... yess!=哈哈哈...没错!
r:"Your fingers. Your fingers feel so good (.+?)-san."=你的手指。你的手指感觉太棒了,$1先生。
The sound of her voice pouring out moan after moan. Shuddering with the steady thrusting of my two fingers into her ass.=她的声音不断倾泻着呻吟。随着我的两根手指稳定地在她后庭抽插,她的身体不住颤抖。
I wriggle them around, spread them apart inside of her. Each new flick sends Sena's body into a new level of euphoria.=我在她体内扭动手指,将它们分开。每一次新的抖动都让星奏的身体达到新的愉悦高度。
Faster? Should I go faster?=要更快吗?我应该动得再快些吗?
Yes. Oh please yes, punish me faster.=是的。哦,拜托,是的,请更快地惩罚我。
I'd almost forgotten about this being a punishment. Watching Sena's ass pull in on my fingers is so enthralling, it's hard to keep up the act.=我差点忘了这是一场惩罚。看着星奏的后穴吞吐我的手指如此令人着迷,很难继续扮演惩罚者的角色。
With a tight hold on her ass, I dig my two digits around deep inside of her. Pumping those fingers knuckles deep into the girl and twirling them around against her tender insides.=我紧紧抓住她的臀部,把两根手指深深地埋进她体内。将手指没至指关节地插入这女孩体内,并在她娇嫩的内壁上旋转搅动着。
Oh God yes! Just like that.=哦天啊,就是这样!就是这样!
r:"(.+?)-san! I love your fingers touching me right there."=$1先生!我好喜欢你的手指碰那里。
I flip up the dial on the vibrators to their highest setting and Sena's body contorts from the buzzing toys stirring around the mushroom head of her cock.=我将振动器的旋钮调到最高档,星奏的身体因为震动玩具在她肉棒的蘑菇头部周围搅动而扭曲起来。
Her hips nearly drop down, but I use my hand to hold them up.=她的臀部几乎要跌落下来,但我用手将它们托住。
Ahh! Too much!=啊啊!太过分了!
The vibrators... they're too strong. I'll cum.=振动器...太强了。我要去了。
Go ahead!=继续吧!
Show me how you cum.=让我看看你高潮的样子。
Mmm you do?=嗯,你真的吗?
Everytime you ruin clothes, I'll punish you like this.=每次你弄坏衣服,我都会像这样惩罚你。
Ahhh e-everytime? I-I... ohh!=啊啊每-每次都这样吗?我-我...哦哦!
I'm cumming!=我要去了!
The stimulation proves to be too much. Sena's ass finally clamps down around my fingers, and her shaft spurts out its seed onto the bed.=这刺激对她来说太过强烈了。星奏的后穴最终紧紧夹住了我的手指,她的肉棒将精液喷射在了床上。
Her hips quivering, as she reels from the intensity of her orgasm.=她的臀部颤抖着,因高潮的强烈感受而浑身发软。
Ahhh... Haahhnn=啊啊...哈啊啊
Mmmphhh=唔唔唔
She pants for breath, clutching onto the bed for dear life. Seeing her so overcome with pleasure has my heart pounding in my chest.=她喘着气,死死抓住床单。看到她如此沉浸在快感中,我的心在胸口剧烈跳动。
She whimpers out my name, and I whisper hers right back.=她轻声呜咽着我的名字,而我也低声回应着她的名字。
Mmm you're enjoying this punishment way too much.=嗯,你似乎过于享受这个惩罚了。
r:"鱼-(.+?)-san."=鱼-$1-先生。
I couldn't help myself. I've never been... anything like this before.=我控制不住自己。我从未...经历过这样的事情。
Hehe... I'm sorry.=嘿嘿...对不起。
I can believe that.=我相信这一点。
Leaning forward, I give the fair maid a kiss on the head. And pulling my fingers out, I smear some of the girl's cum on them, only to push back inside of her ass.=我向前倾身,在这位美丽少女的头上亲了一下。然后抽出手指,将少女的一些精液涂在手指上,随即又将手指重新插入她的后穴。
Ahhh. What are you doing?=啊啊。你在做什么?
Cumming inside of you.=射在你里面。
Sena lets out a whimper, and shakes her head. The warm smile across her face makes me blush as I lean in to kiss her.=世奈轻声呜咽,摇了摇头。看到她脸上温暖的笑容,我脸红了,随即倾身吻了她。
You don't like it?=你不喜欢吗?
Mmm I'd rather have yours.=嗯,我更想要你的。
r:"T-That's so dirty (.+?)-san. Ahh."=那-那太下流了,$1先生。啊啊。
Then it wouldn't be a punishment. Now would it?=那就不能算是惩罚了。不是吗?
With another kiss, I work my fingers around the insides of Sena. Eliciting a few more moans from the girl. She's far too spent to continue though.=又一次亲吻后,我的手指在世奈体内游走。引得少女又发出几声呻吟。不过她已经太疲惫了,无法继续下去。
We continue on for a bit longer, but eventually, I help Sena out of the ruined spats and lay myself next to her.=我们又继续了一会儿,但最终,我帮助世奈脱下了已经毁掉的紧身裤,然后躺在她身边。
We only need to cuddle in bed for ten or so minutes before the beauty falls asleep in my arms.=我们只需要在床上依偎大约十分钟,这位美女就在我怀中睡着了。
I couldn't be happier.=我简直太高兴了。
A few weeks have flown by since the big concert took place. I'd say things are back to normal at the cafe, but the old, relaxed atmosphere of Girls Girls! Girls! Cafe!? is gone.=自从那场大型音乐会以来,几周时间一晃而过。我可以说咖啡店里的一切都恢复了正常,但是Girls Girls! Girls! Cafe!?那种旧日轻松的氛围已经消失了。
The concert not only did wonders for our bottom line, it attracted a whole new crowd. We just brought all four girls back up to full time just to keep up with the influx of customers.=音乐会不仅让我们的业绩大幅提升,还吸引了全新的顾客群体。我们刚刚让四位女孩全都恢复全职工作,只为了跟上络绎不绝的顾客。
I'm dumbstruck. Every so often, I feel like if I'm not careful, I'll wake up from this dream and find my miserable self in a bar somewhere.=我惊呆了。时不时的,我感觉如果我不小心,就会从这个梦中醒来,发现自己那可悲的身影正在某个酒吧里。
That's not all though. If it was, believe me, I'd be more than satisfied. A high paying job with hard working employees, and positive atmosphere, what more could a guy want?=不过那还不是全部。如果仅仅如此,相信我,我已经非常满足了。高薪工作,勤劳的员工,积极的氛围,一个男人还能要求什么呢?
No, the icing on the cake is the girl standing in front of me. Kaduki Sena.=不,锦上添花的是站在我面前的这个女孩。角木星奏。
Everything I've been through at the cafe, from the moment I got hired, to dealing with all the financial problems, this girl right here is what made everything worth the trouble.=我在咖啡店经历的一切,从被雇佣的那一刻起,到处理所有的财务问题,眼前这个女孩让这一切的麻烦都变得值得。
Too much really.=确实太过分了。
But I'm glad things have quieted back down.=不过我很高兴事情又平静下来了。
r:"A lot has happened, hasn't it (.+?)-san?"=发生了很多事情,不是吗,$1先生?
I don't know that anything has quieted back down.=我不认为事情有什么平静下来的。
The cafe is busier than ever.=咖啡店比以往任何时候都要忙碌。
But at least we have the cafe.=但至少我们还有这家咖啡店。
It's good to see everyone excited about work again.=看到大家再次为工作感到兴奋真是太好了。
That's very true. While the girls were always happy to come to work, when the threat of closing loomed over our heads, the cafe's atmosphere was far different.=这话很对。虽然这些女孩们一直很乐意来上班,但当关门的威胁笼罩在我们头上时,咖啡店的氛围确实大不相同。
The tension, thick like fog, hung over everyone, even as they smiled their way through the days. Sometimes I think even the customers felt it.=紧张的氛围,如同浓雾般笼罩在每个人身上,即使他们每天都面带微笑。有时我觉得连顾客们都能感受到这种氛围。
Of course, once we started work on the concert, then things started to shift. Now, we're like a steam engine. Full steam ahead!=当然,一旦我们开始筹备音乐会,事情就开始转变了。现在,我们就像一台蒸汽机。全速前进!
Bringing up work suddenly shifts Sena's mood. Perhaps something happened at work she wants to talk about?=突然提到工作使星奏的情绪有了变化。也许她工作中发生了什么想要谈论的事?
Tomorrow.=明天。
Ah. I'd been waiting for this. The Trade Show she'll be working at is finally tomorrow. Tonight is kind of our last hurrah before the big day.=啊。我一直在等这一刻。她将要工作的贸易展会终于要在明天举行了。今晚算是我们在这个重要日子到来前的最后狂欢。
I've waited until tonight to tell her the good news. As it turns out, Kotori knew someone working on the show, so that girl weaseled a ticket out of the poor guy for me.=我等到今晚才告诉她这个好消息。事实上,小鸟认识一个在那个演出工作的人,所以那个女孩从那个可怜的家伙那里给我弄到了一张票。
Yes. It's just...=是的。只是...
I pull Sena in for a hug, comforting the girl.=我把星奏拉过来拥抱,安慰着这个女孩。
It's alright. You're going to knock them dead.=没关系。你会让他们大吃一惊的。
I know. I just wish you could be there.=我知道。我只是希望你能在那里。
I'm biting the insides of my cheeks. I want to smile so damn bad. But I can't. Maybe it's evil of me to play this up, but the surprise alone will be worth it.=我咬着自己的腮帮子。我真的非常想笑。但我不能。也许我装作这样有点邪恶,但单是看到惊喜的表情就值得了。
Do you really wish that?=你真的希望如此吗?
Taking Sena's hands, I sit her down on my couch. The girl blinks, tilting her head at me confused.=我拉着星奏的手,让她坐在我的沙发上。女孩眨了眨眼,困惑地歪着头看着我。
r:"Come on (.+?)-san. You know I do."=拜托了$1先生。你知道我会的。
This is honestly way too much fun. I better not make a habit of doing this with her. It might get me in trouble.=老实说,这真的太有趣了。我最好不要养成和她一起做这种事的习惯。这可能会给我带来麻烦。
Leaning in, I press my lips against the girl's mouth. Giving her a slow, loving kiss. Sena jumps in surprise at the sudden kiss.=我俯身向前,将嘴唇贴上女孩的双唇。给了她一个缓慢而充满爱意的吻。星奏因这突如其来的亲吻而惊跳起来。
But doesn't pull away. Instead, she hugs her hands against her chest, and closes those lovely violet eyes of hers.=但她并没有躲开。相反,她将双手抱在胸前,闭上了那双可爱的紫罗兰色眼睛。
<i>Now's my chance.</i>=<i>现在是我的机会。</i>
Swiftly pulling the ticket out of my back pocket, I drop it onto her lap. Sena is so caught up in our kiss, she doesn't even realize it's there.=我迅速从后口袋里掏出票,丢在她的腿上。星奏完全沉浸在我们的吻中,甚至没有注意到它的存在。
For luck.=祝你好运。
The kiss brings the smile back onto Sena's face, and I just lean back, licking over my lips. I don't say a word, I just wait for the realization. It doesn't take long.=这个吻让星奏脸上重现笑容,而我只是靠回去,舔着我的嘴唇。我一言不发,只是等待她意识到。很快就会发现了。
W-What was that for?=那-那是为了什么?
<i>She's noticed!</i>=<i>她发现了!</i>
Holding up the Trade Show ticket, Sena's eyes go wide. Now, my smile is from ear to ear. I can't hold it any longer.=举起商展门票,星奏的眼睛睁得大大的。此刻,我的笑容咧到了耳朵根。我再也忍不住了。
W-What is this?=这-这是什么?
I want to act surprised, like I don't know where it came from. But I know if I did, I'd burst out laughing.=我想假装惊讶,就像我不知道它从哪里来一样。但我知道如果我这样做,我会忍不住笑出声来。
That part of the plan will have to sink into the ocean. Instead, I'll have to wing it from here.=计划的那部分只能付之东流了。从现在开始,我只能即兴发挥了。
Taking the ticket from her, I hold it up and read the details aloud for her.=我从她手中拿过票,举起来为她大声读出上面的详细信息。
One full access pass to all floors.=一张可以进入所有楼层的全通行证。
Flash photography allowed. Non-journalist pass.=允许使用闪光摄影。非记者通行证。
Knew I had this thing lying around somewhere.=我就知道这东西放在哪里。
How long have you had this ticket?=你这张票有多久了?
You know I've been worried sick over this whole thing.=你知道我一直为这整件事担心得要命。
Okay. Okay. Maybe I poked the bear a bit too much. Still, totally worth it.=好吧。好吧。也许我确实有点太过分地激怒她了。不过,这绝对是值得的。
I wasn't trying to upset you.=我不是故意要惹你生气的。
I probably would've said something sooner. But the ticket wasn't guaranteed. I just recently got a hold of it.=我本来可能会早点告诉你的。但是这张票并不是百分百能拿到手的。我只是最近才设法弄到它。
You really just got it?=你真的是刚刚才拿到的?
Who?=谁?
Yes. I asked a friend for help.=是的。我向一个朋友寻求了帮助。
Sena goes quiet for a bit, and I can't help but wonder if I took things a little far. She is more sensitive compared to the other girls.=瑬奈沉默了一会儿,我不禁想知道自己是否有点太过分了。比起其他女孩,她更为敏感。
This opportunity though, it was too good to pass up.=不过这个机会,实在是太好了,不能错过。
Thank you so very much.=非常非常感谢你。
Her smile returns, this time with a couple tears in her eyes. My heart melts at seeing her so happy.=她的笑容又回来了,这次眼中还带着几滴泪水。看到她如此开心,我的心都融化了。
I'm reduced to an "awwing" little man as this time, it's Sena who pulls me in for another hug. I pat her back, listening to the girl cry. <i>It meant this much to her?</i>=这一次是瑬奈把我拉过来又抱了一下,让我只能成为一个不断发出
For a few moments, we just hug it out. Sena's whimpers and continued whispers of, "thank you" fill my ears and just turn me to putty.=我们就这样相拥了一会儿。瑬奈的啜泣声和不断重复的"谢谢你"充满我的耳畔,让我的心完全融化了。
<i>Mission failed successfully?</i> I'm glad I didn't draw things out any further, or I actually might've pissed her off.=<i>任务失败却意外成功?</i>幸好我没有把事情拖得更久,否则我真的可能会惹她生气。
Are you going to be okay?=你会没事吧?
Yes. I'll be fine...=是的,我会没事的...
I'm just so happy.=我实在是太开心了。
I'd do anything to make you happy.=我愿意做任何事让你开心。
I love you.=我爱你。
Do you really mean that?=你真的是这个意思吗?
You are the most important person in my life. No one comes close.=你是我生命中最重要的人。没有人能与你相比。
Of course I do.=当然是真心的。
Yes. That's one of the reasons I love you so much.=是的。这是我如此爱你的原因之一。
You're very elegant. Very beautiful.=你非常优雅。非常美丽。
But then... someday, I'd like to get married. Share a family with the person I love most.=但是有一天...我想结婚。和我最爱的人组建家庭。
r:"(.+?)-san. I'm a traditional woman."=$1先生。我是一个传统的女人。
She's thinking <i>very</i> far ahead. Hell, I barely plan out past a couple weeks, let alone years into the future.=她考虑得<i>非常</i>长远。天啊,我几乎连未来几周的事都不会规划,更别说几年后的事了。
In a way, it doesn't surprise me. Sena is well put together. She knows what she wants out of life.=在某种程度上,这并不让我感到惊讶。星奏做事很有条理。她清楚自己想要什么样的生活。
r:"That's why... (.+?)-san, I need to know if you're serious about <i>us</i>."=所以...$1先生,我需要知道你是否认真对待<i>我们</i>的关系。
I want to be with Sena. I know it won't be easy, but I've already come this far. Besides, she's already got me wrapped around her finger.=我想和星奏在一起。我知道这不会容易,但我已经走到了这一步。况且,她已经让我为她神魂颠倒了。
It's just...=只是...
I don't think I could pull away, even if I wanted to. While marriage hadn't crossed my mind, making her my wife, <i>I could get used to that.</i>=即使我想抽身,我想我也做不到。虽然我从未考虑过婚姻,但让她成为我的妻子,<i>我倒是可以习惯这种生活。</i>
Taking Sena's hands into mine, I give them a squeeze.=我握住星奏的手,轻轻地捏了捏。
Sena-kun. I want to be with you.=星奏君。我想和你在一起。
If you're serious about me, I want <i>us</i> to work. And I'll do anything to make it work.=如果你是认真对待我的,那么我希望<i>我们</i>能走下去。我会尽一切努力让这段关系成功。
Because... I want to introduce you to my parents.=因为...我想把你介绍给我父母。
R-Really?=真-真的吗?
Hadn't expected that either from her.=我也没想到她会这样。
I'd be honored to meet them.=能见到他们我会很荣幸。
In her excitement, Sena throws herself at me, grabbing my face, and pulling me in for a kiss.=星奏兴奋地扑向我,抓住我的脸,将我拉过来亲吻。
Her soft, moist lips press against mine and I'm left in shock as we share a loving, long kiss together.=她柔软湿润的嘴唇压在我的唇上,我们分享着一个充满爱意的长吻,令我震惊不已。
It's amazing to think that all this started months back with Sena standing outside the cafe, handing out fliers.=真是难以置信,这一切都始于几个月前星奏站在咖啡店外派发传单的那一刻。
People say that you shouldn't fall in love with the first girl you meet. Well, those people clearly have never met Kaduki Sena.=人们常说不该爱上你遇见的第一个女孩。嗯,这些人显然从未遇到过角木星奏。
Our lips pull away briefly and I'm able to gaze into my lover's beautiful, teary eyes. I've never seen her this happy. Of course, I've never, ever been as happy as I am now.=我们的双唇短暂分开,我得以凝视我恋人那美丽而含泪的双眼。我从未见过她如此幸福。当然,我自己也从未像现在这般幸福过。
I hope you'll meet my parents too, Sena.=我也希望能见到你的父母,星奏。
I will!=我会的!
She presses her lips to mine once more and moans happily into the kiss. I guess it's official now. Sena is all mine. And I am all hers.=她再次将嘴唇贴上我的,幸福地在这个吻中发出轻哼。我想现在这算是正式确定了。星奏完全属于我了。而我也完全属于她了。
It's going to be a long and bumpy road together. As long as I can be with Sena, I will be the happiest man on earth.=我们将要一起走过漫长而崎岖的道路。只要能和星奏在一起,我就会是世上最幸福的男人。
r:"I love you, (.+?)-san."=我爱你,$1先生。
I notice Hayasaka poking away on her phone, not paying too much attention to the other girls as they drift off into their own directions.=我注意到早坂小鸟在摆弄她的手机,当其他女孩各自散开时,她并没有太在意。
It gives me the perfect chance to go and talk to our lilac friend.=这给了我一个完美的机会去和我们的紫丁香色朋友交谈。
She really seemed to enjoy herself there with all the food and drinks that were provided. If I had to guess, I'd say she's texting with her sister over what Kotori missed when she left.=她看起来真的很享受那里提供的所有食物和饮料。如果要我猜的话,我想她是在给妹妹发短信,告诉她小鸟离开后错过了什么。
Hayasaka-san. How was the party?=早坂小姐。派对怎么样?
I loved it. You sure know how to throw a party.=我非常喜欢。你真的很会办派对。
I chuckle, watching the girl toss another text onto her phone before tucking it away.=我轻笑了一声,看着这个女孩又发了一条短信,然后把手机收了起来。
You should've sat with us more.=你应该多跟我们坐在一起的。
You missed out on some great stuff being tucked away in that kitchen.=你待在厨房里错过了一些很棒的事情。
Now she had me curious. I'd spent a good chunk of my time out there with the girls, but the kitchen did monopolize me for a bit with food prep and cleanup.=现在她勾起了我的好奇心。我在外面和女孩们一起度过了大部分时间,但厨房里的食物准备和清理确实占用了我一段时间。
Oh really? Like what?=哦,真的吗?比如什么?
Oh not much, just Nagicchi and Ayase-san getting into a spitball war.=哦没什么,只是七濑酱和绫濑小姐开始了一场口水战。
Used their straws and crumpled up napkins. Had Sena-kun laughing her head off.=他们用吸管和揉成一团的餐巾纸。弄得星奏君笑得前仰后合。
Sena-kun doesn't seem like she would...=星奏君看起来不像是会...
She really doesn't. But she's a lot more loose when she's had a few drinks.=她确实不像是会那样的人。但她喝了几杯酒后会变得放松很多。
Hehe and I may have exaggerated a little.=嘿嘿,我可能有点夸张了。
Then, somewhere in the crossfire, tragedy struck!=然后,在这交火中,悲剧发生了!
Nagicchi returned fire with a direct hit on Ayase-san's forehead.=七濑酱反击,正中绫濑小姐的额头。
Ayase-san fired the first shot from the hip.=绫濑小姐先发制人开了第一枪。
How much is a little?=一点点是多少?
She got hit?=她被击中了?
Sena-kun, in her drunken stupor, bumped against Ayase-san. And collateral damage!=星奏君醉醺醺的,撞到了绫濑小姐。造成了连带伤害!
She took Ayase-san's straw away after that.=那之后她把绫濑小姐的吸管拿走了。
More or less.=差不多是这样。
Hayasaka's dramatic retelling of the events has me laughing. She's certainly loosened up with the alcohol in her as well.=早坂戏剧性的事件叙述让我笑了起来。她也因为喝了酒而变得放松了不少。
Though part of me isn't sure whether there's any truth to her story, or if she's pulling my leg again. I decide not to argue, and go along with it.=虽然我心里不确定她的故事是否有任何真实性,或者她是否又在耍我。我决定不争辩,顺着她的意思走。
Sena-kun, the peace-keeper.=星奏君,和平使者。
Maybe I need to invest in some security cameras to help her out.=也许我应该投资一些安全摄像头来帮助她。
Hayasaka gets a good laugh from my suggestion and so do I. It's like there's nothing that could kill tonight's mood.=早坂因为我的建议大笑起来,我也是。似乎今晚的好心情不会被任何事情破坏。
With some of the rougher days we've had, I'm glad Hayasaka enjoyed herself tonight.=考虑到我们经历过的那些艰难日子,我很高兴早坂今晚玩得开心。
Your sister was pretty energetic too, wasn't she?=你妹妹也相当有精神,不是吗?
No mincing words I see. Kotori surely enjoyed herself with the ruckus she caused.=看来你直截了当啊。小鸟因为她制造的骚动而乐在其中。
Date her and you're a dead man.=敢追她的话你就死定了。
I think she was only teasing when she offered, maybe just so she could stir up some trouble for us.=我觉得她提出那个建议只是在逗我们,可能就是想给我们制造点麻烦。
But all in good fun in the end. Either way, I hadn't planned on accepting Kotori's offer. It was fun to see Hayasaka squirm over it though.=不过最后都是善意的玩笑。无论如何,我本来就没打算接受小鸟的提议。不过看到早坂为此焦虑的样子确实很有趣。
I think I'm good.=我想我没问题。
I'd hate to send you into early retirement.=我可不想让你提前退休。
Ouch. That stung a little. Now I see where her sister gets those violent tendencies. Must be hereditary.=嗚哇。有点刺痛。现在我明白她妹妹的暴力倾向是从哪里来的了。一定是遗传的。
Believe me. I've got enough going on without dating your sister.=相信我,我已经够忙的了,没空去追你妹妹。
I know my limits. Best to just back away slowly and steer the conversation somewhere else.=我知道自己的极限。最好慢慢后退,把话题引向别处。
We couldn't have gotten that website working so nice without your sister.=没有你妹妹的帮忙,我们不可能把那个网站做得那么好。
I'm glad you two had fun though.=不过我很高兴你们两个玩得开心。
She was really excited you wanted her help.=她真的很兴奋你想要她的帮助。
Kotori-chan knows how much the cafe means to us. To me.=小鸟酱知道咖啡店对我们意味着什么。对我来说。
I thought you'd be like the last one.=我以为你会和上一个一样。
Was he that bad?=他真的那么糟糕吗?
r:"I'm really impressed, (.+?)-san. You've taken this job much more seriously than I thought you would."=我真的很佩服你,$1先生。你对这份工作的认真态度远超我的预期。
No. He just didn't care as much as you did.=不。他只是不像你这么在乎罢了。
He was nice. But, he was on edge a lot.=他人挺好的。但是,他经常很紧张。
Maybe that's why he finally left.=也许这就是他最终离开的原因。
Not everyone can handle the job I guess.=我想不是每个人都能胜任这份工作。
I'm not going to toot my own horn. I've done well enough, but it's in large thanks to everyone here. Pretty sure I caused more harm than good for a while.=我不会自吹自擂。我做得还不错,但这很大程度上要感谢这里的每个人。我很确定有一段时间我造成的麻烦比帮助还多。
There must be something up your sleeve. I know it.=你一定有什么鬼点子。我知道的。
But you did.=但你做了。
Some master plan that you're working towards.=你正在实施的某种宏伟计划。
I mean... Why else would you work so hard for a dingy little cafe like ours?=我是说...你为什么要为我们这样一家破旧的小咖啡店如此努力工作呢?
She stops for a moment, realizing the words that just came out of her mouth. It's not exactly encouraging to hear one's own employees call their workplace "dingy."=她停顿了一下,意识到自己刚才说出口的话。听到自己的员工称工作场所为"破旧的",这可不太令人鼓舞。
Not like we're raking in the cash either.=也不是说我们赚了多少钱。
She's not wrong though on the "raking it in" part. The cafe still isn't in the clear. Our efforts have helped, and I've seen the numbers to know we're improving.=她关于
But it's not over yet. Hearing her say that, I wonder if she may suspect something. She's not stupid.=但这还没结束。听她这么说,我怀疑她可能察觉到了什么。她可不傻。
None of the girls are. It wouldn't surprise me if they've figured out something was wrong.=女孩们都没有。如果她们已经发现了什么不对劲,我不会感到惊讶。
Still, I'd rather not say anything. It's something they shouldn't have to worry about.=尽管如此,我还是不想说什么。这是他们不必担心的事情。
Don't be melodramatic.=别这么戏剧化。
We're a niche cafe. We're doing fine.=我们是一家小众咖啡店。我们经营得很好。
Because of you.=因为你。
And you didn't answer my question.=而且你没有回答我的问题。
Why do you care so much?=你为什么这么在意?
I care because of how much this cafe means to all of you.=我关心是因为这家咖啡店对你们所有人来说有多么重要。
And, it's grown on me too.=而且,我也逐渐喜欢上了这里。
This place has that effect on people.=这个地方对人有这种影响。
With girls like you, I can't really see myself anywhere else.=有你们这样的女孩子在,我真的无法想象自己会在别的地方。
Not for a long time.=很长时间都没有了。
You better not leave us.=你最好不要离开我们。
I'll come after you if you do.=如果你敢那样做,我会追着你不放的。
There's the threatening Hayasaka charm again.=又是那种带有威胁性的早坂魅力。
Mysterious white van?=神秘的白色货车?
And some rope.=还有一些绳子。
Another good laugh and I can hardly breathe. Pretty sure I saw this in an anime once. Something with cicadas and a set of twins with green hair.=我又忍不住大笑,几乎喘不过气来。我很确定我在某部动漫里看过这种情况。好像有蝉鸣声和一对绿发双胞胎。
Hayasaka and Kotori aren't exactly twins. But they do look a lot alike (including matching hair color).=早坂和小鸟并不是双胞胎。但她们确实长得很像(包括相同的发色)。
I'm glad she enjoyed herself, and even happier that she appreciates having me here.=我很高兴她玩得开心,更高兴的是她appreciates我在这里。
I watch Hayasaka take off down the street. She disappears around the corner and I'm left all alone. What a girl. She sure knows how to keep things interesting.=我看着早坂沿着街道离开。她在拐角处消失了,我独自一人留在原地。真是个有趣的女孩。她确实知道如何让事情保持有趣。
Well, it's getting late. You should probably head home.=嗯,时间不早了。你大概该回家了。
With any luck, there'll be more parties for all of us to enjoy.=如果运气好的话,会有更多的派对让我们所有人一起享受。
It's over. Everything I'd worked so hard to achieve, down the drain. How is it that when someone puts everything they have into life, they still fail so spectacularly?=一切都结束了。我曾经那么努力争取的成就,全都付诸东流。为什么有人即使倾尽全力地活着,最终还是会如此彻底地失败?
I had my missteps. But I worked damn hard to make things right.=我也犯过错。但我拼命努力去把事情做对。
I'm sorry girls.=对不起,女孩们。
It's almost as if this park were placed here just for me, or at least, people like me. More than anything, I could use a quiet place to gather my thoughts=这个公园几乎就像是专为我而设,或者至少,为像我这样的人准备的。我最需要的就是一个安静的地方来整理自己的思绪
Why're you standing all the way over there? Come and help me already.=你杵在那儿干嘛？还不快来帮我。
Sorry, Boss! I'm coming, Boss!=对不起，老大！我这就来，老大！
I don't know if that's a good idea.=我不知道这主意好不好。
Well, you know what they say. A laugh a day keeps the doctor away. Think of this as a special service.=嗯，俗话说得好嘛，一天一笑，医生不找。你就把这当成一项特别服务好了。
On that note, why not let our mistress, here, be the judge? What do you say, ma'am?=那么，何不让咱们的女主人来评判一番呢？夫人，您意下如何？
It's like I'm getting to see a more intimate side of her. So, thanks, and keep it up!=我感觉，就好像看到了她更私密的一面。所以，多谢了，继续加油！
Anyway, why don't you help me take care of the tables? It'd be a big help, honestly.=要不你帮我收拾一下桌子吧？老实说，这可真是帮大忙了。
That is a good point. If that's what you think, I don't mind being your assistant for a day.=你说得有道理。如果你真这么想，我当一天你的助手倒也无妨。
Pfft. What're you saying, you big goofball? This ain't a comedy routine. This is a real, serious job.=切。说什么呢，你个大傻瓜？这可不是演滑稽戏。这是正经八百的活儿。
But I forgot my maid uniform this morning.=但是我今天早上忘了带我的女仆装。
I turn to the woman seated at the table Ayase is standing in front of. She peers at me, slightly bewildered at being called upon, but quickly breaks into a giggle.=我转向绫濑面前那张桌子旁坐着的女人。她打量着我，对我突然的搭话略感困惑，但很快便咯咯地笑了起来。
Can't say I'm super into stageplays or anything like that, but I do enjoy seeing Aya-chan put on the spot.=我对舞台剧什么的倒谈不上特别喜欢，不过我确实挺乐意看绫酱登台表演的。
Ayase and I share a laugh. I hadn't even considered that each of the girls might have their own fan club members, so to speak, so this has been an enlightening experience in itself.=绫濑与我相视一笑。我甚至都没想过，原来每个女孩，可以说，都有着各自的粉丝团成员，这本身就是一次很有意思的体验了。
Well, I'd probably only get in your way. The customers are here for you, not me.=嗯，我恐怕只会妨碍到你。客人们是为你而来的，不是为我。
That doesn't mean you can't help me clear tables and bring out meals. If anything, they'll appreciate it since I can spend more time interacting with 'em, y'know?=但这并不代表你就不能帮我收拾桌子、上菜了呀。倒不如说，他们会更感激呢，因为这样我就能花更多时间跟他们互动了，你懂的吧？
Hehe~! Thanks!=嘿嘿~！谢谢！
And so, I'm somehow roped into acting as a busboy until Ayase is ready to go on her lunch break, at which point I head back to my office for a well-deserved sit-down.=于是，我莫名其妙地被拉来打杂，一直忙到绫濑准备去吃午饭。到那时我才回到办公室，总算能好好坐下歇口气了。
So, you just hired me to be your scapegoat.=所以说，你刚雇我就是来当你的替罪羊的。
Only if the cafe closes.=除非咖啡馆关门。
Ayase appears deeply engrossed in discussion with a middle-aged man in a baseball cap.=绫濑似乎正聚精会神地与一位戴着棒球帽的中年男子讨论着。
Pfft. It was nothing. I've been training my body ever since I was a kid. I just have a naturally thin physique.=嗤。小菜一碟。我从小就开始锻炼身体了，只是天生体质精瘦罢了。
Ayase sits in the chair across from the customer, and the two of them assume a proper arm-wrestling position. Somehow, none of the other girls seem to notice this.=绫濑在顾客对面的椅子上坐下，两人摆出了标准的掰手腕姿势。也不知怎的，其他女孩似乎都没注意到这一幕。
Still, they both seem to be having fun, so I can't bring myself to interrupt them.=不过，他们俩似乎玩得正开心，我实在不忍心打扰他们。
When a crowd gathers around the table to place bets, I pray we don't get shut down for violating gambling laws. It's a sight to behold for sure.=当一群人围着桌子下注时，我祈祷我们不会因为违反赌博法而被查封。\n这场面确实蔚为壮观。
I haven't had a challenge like this in a long time.=我好久没遇到过这样的挑战了。
My jaw drops. I don't know what I'm witnessing, but I feel like it's not something that's supposed to happen at a maid cafe.=我下巴都惊掉了。我不知道自己究竟看到了什么，但总觉得这种事不该发生在女仆咖啡馆。
Or at the very least, they're choosing to ignore it, which means...=或者至少，他们选择忽略它，这意味着……
You're on! No going easy on me, though, kid!=放马过来！不过小子，可不许对我手下留情！
If you don't believe me, we can arm wrestle! I'll go on easy on you, since you're my master!=你要是不信，咱们就掰掰手腕！你是我主人，我当然会手下留情啦！
Truth is, I have a ton of muscle under these clothes. It's just hard to see.=不瞒你说，我这身衣服下面可都是肌肉。就是不怎么显形罢了。
Wow! A small, scrawny guy like you?! But if he was the goalie, he must've been heavy!=哇！像你这么个瘦小伙子？！但他要是守门员的话，那他一定很壮实啊！
Man=我去
...And then, I flipped him!=……然后，我就把他掀翻了！
To be precise, <i>both of them</i> are rather interested in the talk. Their arms flail about in excitement and everything.=准确地说，他们俩对这场谈话都颇有兴趣。他们激动得手臂乱摆，手舞足蹈，不亦乐乎。
With all the people watching, it's hard for me to see properly. Still, I can hear the voices of Ayase and the old man from where I'm seated.=这么多人看着，我很难看清楚。不过，在我坐的位置，还是能听到绫濑和那位老人的声音。
You've got some muscles there, kid.=小子，你这身肌肉不赖啊。
S-Speak for yourself.=你-你还是管好你自己吧。
Don't let it go to your head.=可别太得意了。
You want this win, you're gonna work for it.=想赢这场，就得拼。
The cheers from the crowd get louder to where I can no longer hear their back-and-forth. A brief silence passes, and then "woos" and "woops" erupt from the small gathering.=人群的欢呼声越来越大，大到我再也听不清他们你一言我一语了。短暂的寂静过后，人群中便爆发出一阵阵“喔”、“哇”的叫好声。
It catches the attention of a few other customers, but only for a moment. I can't help but chuckle. <i>Wonder who won.</i>=这引起了其他几位客人的注意，但也只是一瞬。我忍不住轻笑。<i>不知道谁赢了。</i>
Hey, Mr. Manager. How are you doing? Do you need anything?=嘿，经理先生。您好吗？有什么需要帮忙的吗？
(Ignore Nanase.)=（无视七濑。）
This isn't appropriate.=这不合适。
I'll take you.=我带你走。
Nanase playfully squeezes her chest between her forearms and bats her eyelashes at me sarcastically. As much as I hate to admit it, that's pretty damn adorable.=七濑调皮地用前臂挤了挤胸，又带着几分促狭朝我眨了眨眼。虽然我万般不愿承认，但这模样真是该死的可爱。
Or should I say, "<i>What can I get for you, Master?</i>"=或者我该说：“<i>主人，您想要点什么呢？</i>”
I'll take you. You <i>are</i> on the menu, right?=我就要你了。你*可*是菜单上的，对吧？
That tone of voice and that adorable pose are just too much for me to handle. I'm going to need a cold shower when I get home.=那样的语气，那可爱的姿态，真是太撩人了。看来回家之后，我得冲个冷水澡了。
Hmm? Is that so?=哦？是吗？
At my outburst, Nanase just laughs at me. My face heats up and I can't help but think this whole thing was a trap the entire time.=我这么一嚷，七濑只是取笑我。我脸上一热，不禁心想，这一切从头到尾都是个圈套。
I about jump out of my skin when Nanase pounces from behind. <i>Damn girl. Trying to give me a heart attack?</i> Least it amuses the maid though.=七濑冷不防从背后扑上来，吓得我差点蹦起来。<i>这丫头。存心想吓死我吗？</i>好在女仆倒是被逗乐了。
Nanase leans back and gives me a smug grin. Not so subtle. She's trying to get under my skin, and I get the feeling she wants me to know that.=七濑往后一靠，冲我露出一个得意的坏笑。毫不掩饰。她这是想惹我，而且我感觉得到，她就是想让我知道这一点。
I'm in utter shock, with admittedly a little intrigue. Is this how she always is?=我震惊不已，但也得承认，确实有几分好奇。她平时一直都这样吗？
I don't even have a chance to properly respond as Nanase turns the computer towards her and starts typing.=我甚至没来得及好好回应，七濑就把电脑转向自己，开始打字。
W-What are you talking about?=你、你在说什么？
Why don't you try having some fun? For example, why not write some naughty stories about us and post them online as a publicity stunt? Think of all the hype.=不如找点乐子？比如说，写点关于我们的桃色新闻，发到网上当成宣传噱头，怎么样？想想那得多轰动。
Boo~ooring.=无～聊～。(Wú~liáo~.)
Aww... What are these? Notes?=哦……这些是什么？笔记吗？
I turn and find her suddenly peering over my shoulder at the laptop's screen. Being at work, I don't have to worry about getting caught in any lascivious activities.=我一转身，就发现她不知何时已凑到我肩后，正盯着笔记本电脑的屏幕。反正是在公司，我倒不用担心会被撞见什么不轨行为。
She bursts out laughing at her successful scare.=她为自己成功的恶作剧而哈哈大笑。
...Boo!=……哇！
So, what brings you to the darkest corner of the cafe? Doing something you're not supposed to?=那么，是什么风把你吹到咖啡馆这最幽暗的角落了？莫不是在做什么见不得人的事？
I-I did not!=我-我才没有！
You started it.=是你先开始的。
I-it's nothing. L-let's just move on, okay? This joke is dragging on.=我-我没什么。我-我们还是翻篇吧，好吗？这玩笑没完没了了。
Umm...=嗯……
Master, you've gone quiet. What's the matter? Please, tell me whatever is on your mind.=主人，您怎么不说话了？是发生什么事了吗？请告诉我，您在想什么。
This has gone a little too far; Nanase is far too charming. Despite knowing this whole thing is a joke, I can't help falling for her.=这事闹得有点大了；七濑实在是太有魅力了。尽管知道这整件事都是个玩笑，我还是情不自禁地喜欢上她了。
You wouldn't want a brawl to break out, would you? What if you got hurt? I would never be able to forgive myself, Master...=您也不想打起来，对吧？万一您受伤了，我可是会愧疚一辈子的，主人……
Oh, Master... You know we can't... Not in front of all the other customers... They might get jealous.=哦，主人……您知道我们不能……不能当着其他客人的面……他们可能会嫉妒的。
Here, I'll give you the beginning: Ayase walks in on Hayasaka and myself making out in the locker room. What happens next?=来，我给你个开头：绫濑撞见早坂和我在更衣室里亲热。接下来呢？
Don't you have work to do?=你不是有工作要做吗？
You both come down with the flu.=你们俩都得了流感。
Ayase joins in.=绫濑加入进来。
Ayase joins in, and the three of you get all hot and heavy. And then, Sena—=绫濑也加入进来，你们三个便打得火热。然后，星奏——
Besides, "get all hot and heavy"? How old are you, thirteen? Learn better vocabulary.=而且，还「打得火热」呢？你多大了，十三？学点像样的词儿吧。
I guess it shows. Maybe it's for the best though. Do I really want to be caught at work writing explicit stories about the staff? No. No I do not.=这倒是真的。不过，或许这样反而更好。难道我真想在公司写同事的露骨故事，被人逮个正着吗？不。我才不想。
Don't miss me too much, okay? Hehe~.=可别太想我哦，嘻嘻~
If by having balls, you mean I haven't forgotten that I'm the manager here, then yes.=如果你说的“有种”，是指我还没忘了自己是这儿的经理，那么，是的。
I can see where her personality might not be everyone's cup of tea though.=我倒也能理解，她的个性可能不是所有人都对味。
With that, Nanase returns back to her shift. She's an interesting character to say the least, but a hard worker.=就这样，七濑回去继续值班了。她这个人，至少可以说是挺有趣的，但也确实勤奋。
If you need any help, please let me know.=如果你需要任何帮助，请告诉我。
That is great to hear.=那太好了。
Hmph. Whatever you say. Just don't forget which of us is <i>really</i> in charge.=哼。随你怎么说。可别忘了，我们当中，谁才是真正做主的。
Pfft. You've got some balls on you, huh?=切。你还真有种，哦？
I'm glad you remembered you're still on the clock..=我很高兴你还记得自己仍在当班……
Well, it was fun chatting with you, but I have important things to do. Unlike some people.=好吧，和你聊天很愉快，不过我还有正事要办。不像某些人。
She's the one that started this whole thing! I start to protest but stop when I realize Nanase is right. I don't exactly have it in me to be a writer.=这一切都是她挑起的！我刚想反驳，可一想到七濑说得对，便住了口。我本就不是当​​作家的料。
I shouldn't need to say this, but you should probably keep your dirty fantasies in your head.=我本不该说这话，但你那些龌龊的幻想，最好还是藏在心里。
It's not that I have any questions per se...=倒也不是说我有什么疑问本身……
No thanks. I appreciate the offer, but I'm good.=不用了，谢谢。你的好意我心领了，但我很好。
Woah~. Someone's getting super into it.=哇哦~。有人这可来神了。
None other than Nanase stands before me, smug as ever. Or maybe even a little more—although it could just be that those <i>slick threads</i> make her look more intimidating than usual.=站在我面前的不是别人，正是七濑，还是一如既往地得意洋洋。不，或许还要更得意几分——当然，也可能只是那身*时髦的行头*让她看起来比平时更有气势。
Just~ kidding!=逗你玩~！
Make a joke.=讲个笑话。
Remain calm.=保持冷静。
Call Nanase out.=叫七濑出来。
The worst part is, I can tell Nanase isn't joking. Not entirely anyway. She really did follow me in here like a freaking stalker.=最糟糕的是，我看得出七濑不是在开玩笑。至少不完全是。她真的像个十足的跟踪狂一样跟到这里来了。
If our brand-new manager was actually some pervert or thief, well... That might've been dangerous.=如果我们新来的经理居然是个变态或小偷，那……可就危险了。
I actually live nearby. Thought I'd pop in and see what nefarious activities you were up to.=我其实就住在附近。想着过来看看你又在捣什么鬼。
Hehe. I saw you head into the shopping center earlier.=嘿嘿。我刚才看见你进购物中心了。
Nanase-kun...=七濑君……
Hey, Mr. Manager. Fancy seeing you here.=哟，经理。真没想到会在这儿碰见你。
Wincing open my eyes from the fall, I come to find Nanase has climbed up on top of me. Her soft thighs riding on my hips, sitting on top of me.=坠落的痛楚让我勉强睁开双眼，却发现七濑已然跨坐于我身上。她那柔软的双腿正夹着我的腰，就这样骑坐在我身上。
Nanase-kun. W-What are you doing?=七濑君。你、你在做什、什么？
What am I doing?=我在做什么？
She's beautiful. More beautiful than I ever could have thought she'd be. My heart is pounding in my chest as the gap between our lips vanishes. Soon, my field of view is full of Nanase.=她真美。美得超乎我的想象。我们唇间的距离消失的那一刻，我的心在胸膛里怦怦狂跳。很快，我的整个视野都被七濑填满。
My eyes close, and our lips touch.=我闭上双眼，我们的唇瓣相触。
You're a pretty good kisser... for a virgin.=你还挺会接吻的嘛……对一个处女来说。
What's wrong? Don't you want to continue?=怎么了？不想继续了吗？
My manhood throbbing from the pressure, reacting on its own to her teasing motions.=我的欲望因压迫而悸动，自行回应着她挑逗的动作。
Just when I start to speak, Nanase squeezes my hidden member in her hand. With such attention, my hips grind up to meet her teased strokes.=我刚要开口，七濑已然伸手，揉捏着我那隐秘之处。如此撩拨之下，我的胯部也随之挺动，迎合她挑逗的抚摸。
I'm sorry. Did you say something?=抱歉，你刚说什么？
Only then does Nanase stop, and look up at me. Her eyebrows narrow and she bites her lip.=这时，七濑才停了下来，抬头望着我。她眉头微蹙，轻咬着嘴唇。
Your dick is sooo excited to see me.=你的鸡巴一见到我，就兴奋得不行。
This girl laying over top of me, holding onto the shaft of my penis, pushing her body to mine is driving me crazy.=这女孩压在我身上，握着我的鸡巴，身体紧贴着我，简直要把我逼疯了。
Bringing her hand down to my base before walking those beautiful fingers back up, teasing me.=她先将手抚至我的根部，再用那双玉指缓缓向上游走，逗弄着我。
Just looking isn't enough, is it?=光看着可不够，不是吗？
I gaze down over her body again. Her pink nipples. So cute. Her hips rising up behind her. I can't fight it anymore.=我再次俯瞰她的娇躯。那粉嫩的乳尖。煞是可爱。她身后，高高翘起的丰臀。我再也无法抗拒了。
Then running her hand back up the shaft, the foreskin gathers around the tip before she goes down again.=她的手再次沿柱身向上捋动，包皮随之堆聚于顶端，在她再度向下之前。
aahhhh...=啊……
Y-Yes Nanase... I'm close.=啊……是的，七濑……我要去了。
From her pert chest pressed to my body, to her legs entwined with my own, the tugging on my cock is becoming too much.=从她紧贴我身的挺翘酥胸，到与我交缠的双腿，我那话儿所受的拉扯，已然太过强烈。
Na-Nanase.. I'm going to...=七、七濑……我要……去了……
I said no.=我说了不。
uhhhh...huuhhh...let me cum.=嗯……哈啊……让我射吧。
I shudder. She really wants me to say it.=我不禁一颤。她是真的想让我说出口。
Yes. Like that. Just like that.=嗯。就这样。就是这样。
I can't take it. I can't hold back anymore. I'm too close. I need it. I need Nanase to make me cum.=我受不了了。我再也忍不住了。我已经快到了。我需要。我需要七濑让我高潮。
Awww, what happened?=噢，怎么了？
W-Why? I was soo close.=为、为什么？我明明就差一点了。
What do you mean, time's up?=你说什么呢，时间到了？
Yes I can. And do you know why?=我当然能。而且你知道为什么吗？
But only if you behave yourself.=不过，你只有好好表现才行。
You keep being a good boy and I'll treat you again sometime.=你继续好好表现，我下次还会犒劳你。
That a boy.=好小子。
I'd just gone from being manager of Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe to being Nanase's pet. Does that count as a promotion?=我从女孩！女孩！女孩！？咖啡馆的经理，变成了七濑的宠物。这算升职吗？
It'll do. It's more of a pay raise than I ever thought to get here.=凑合吧。这可比我在这儿能想到的加薪要多。
Once I'm sure she's gone, I finish tidying up. A floaty feeling carries me through the final minutes of the day before I lock things up, and head home for the night.=确认她离开后，我才把一切收拾停当。一种轻飘飘的感觉，伴我度过了锁好门窗、踏上归途前那最后的几分钟时光。
She asks as if I'd just uttered the stupidest question in the English language.=她问我，那语气，就好像我刚问了个英语里最蠢的问题。
Seeing Nanase pictured on the site brings back memories of last night. I attempt to block out the distraction, but it floods right in.=看到网站上七濑的照片，昨夜的记忆便涌上心头。我试图排除这种纷扰，但它却如洪水般涌入。
Those same playful, mischievous gears spinning behind that sparkling silver hair of hers, turning and sparking who-knows what kind of trouble.=还是那些调皮、爱恶作剧的念头，在她那闪耀的银发下转动着，时不时迸出火花，谁知道会惹出什么麻烦。
Even in this picture, I can see something behind her smile.=即便是这张照片，我也能看出她笑容背后另有文章。
I'm continuing where we left off. That's what I'm doing.=我正继续着上次我们中断的地方。我正在做的就是这个。
You're what?=你说什么？
Nanase purses her lips, moving her head closer to mine. I tilt my head back to evade, but I'm laying on the floor, so I've only got an inch or two of wiggle room.=七濑撅起嘴唇，把头凑近我。我向后仰头想要躲开，但我正躺在地上，所以只有一两英寸的活动空间。
As Nanase pushes in closer, she rests her hands on my chest. Her whole body laid out on top of me. I lay frozen in place, the silver haired girl's face inching its way towards mine.=七濑越凑越近，双手搭在了我胸口。她整个身子都覆在我身上。我僵在原地，那银发少女的脸庞正一寸寸向我靠近。
Heard you yelling about something.=听见你在喊什么。
The teasing from last night is still fresh in my head. I can't get the image of her body spilling out of that maid uniform out of my head.=昨晚的挑逗仍记忆犹新。她那身女仆装下呼之欲出的身体，那画面在我脑海中挥之不去。
It takes all my willpower to stay focused on the workday, and to avoid Nanase's traps.=我耗尽意志，才得以专注于工作，避开七濑的圈套。
Just found the cafe's website.=刚找到了咖啡馆的网站。
Oh. That's right. There were a number of pictures on the About page featuring Nanase and some other employees. Of course, Nanase is the only one from the pictures still here.=哦，对了。“关于我们”页面上有一些照片，上面有七濑和其他几位员工。当然，照片里的人，如今也只有七濑还在这里了。
Everyone always leaves.=大家总是会走的。
One is a streamer now, I think.=其中一个现在是主播了，我想。
I better set it aside for now though. She's still got a long day ahead with her shift.=不过，我最好还是先把它放一边。她还得值班，今天还长着呢。
Gone from her face are those wistful eyes, as if they'd never been there. Instead, she stares down at me teasingly.=她脸上那双忧郁的眼睛不见了，仿佛从未存在过。取而代之的是，她戏谑地俯视着我。
Oh? Does my little pet need a hand?=哦？我的小宠物需要帮忙吗？
...least during work hours.=至少在工作时间。
r:"Alright (.+?)-san. I'm feeling generous. What if we all helped out with the site?"=行啊，$1桑。我今天心情好，乐意出份力。咱们一起帮着把这网站弄弄怎么样？
You mean...=你是说……
<i>This girl...</i>=这女孩……
Break's up. I gotta get back to work.=休息结束了。我得回去工作了。
<i>Okay. Calm down.</i>=好的。冷静点。
I'm not sure what the others know about websites and computers, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't thankful.=我不知道其他人对网站和电脑了解多少，但要说我不感激，那我就是在说谎。
Maybe things will work out with this online presence thing. Guess I'll have to wait and find out.=说不定这所谓的‘线上形象’能有点起色。我猜我得等着瞧了。
Yeah, you could say that.=嗯，可以这么说。
It was downright cruel how she treated me. Being alone with her now, my body is just craving for attention.=她那样对我，简直是残忍。如今与她独处，我的身体却渴望着她的温情。
Seeing her right after last night elicits a floatiness in my chest that I can't quite explain.=昨夜刚过，再见到她，胸口便泛起一阵难以言喻的轻飘之感。
She crosses her arms over her chest, staring down at me with that mischievous smile of hers.=她环抱双臂，居高临下地盯着我，脸上挂着她那玩味的笑容。
Feeling frustrated?=感到沮丧吗？
Soft, sweet. Her lips press firmly against mine and a soft whimper escapes out of my mouth. I can feel Nanase smiling into our kiss.=柔软，甜美。她的双唇紧紧地压在我的唇上，一声轻柔的呜咽从我口中溢出。我能感觉到七濑在我们的吻中露出了微笑。
Her hand reaching up and stroking my cheek while I'm sucked in by her taste, her touch, her smell.=她抬手轻抚我的脸颊，而我则沉醉于她的味道、她的触摸、她的气息。
Time stands still, and with her chest pressed to mine, I can hardly tell my heartbeat from her own. Every part of her body rubs up against mine, immersing me into Nanase and our kiss.=时间仿佛静止了，她的胸膛紧贴着我，我几乎分不清自己的心跳和她的心跳。她的每一寸肌肤都与我厮磨，让我彻底沉醉于七濑，沉醉于这深情一吻。
When she does finally pull her lips away, I'm left breathless, panting. I open my eyes to look up at her, and find those pale blue emeralds staring back down at me.=当她终于移开红唇，我已然气喘吁吁。我睁开双眼仰望她，便对上那双凝视着我的淡蓝眼眸，澄澈如祖母绿。
My face flushes at the comment, and Nanase just laughs. I try to pull away from her, but she lays into me, pinning me against the floor.=听了这话，我脸上泛起红晕，七濑只是轻笑出声。我试着挣脱她，她却欺身而上，将我按倒在地。
Continue? You mean we weren't...=还要继续？你的意思是，我们刚才……其实还不算？
Hayasaka sounds annoyed. She glares at the silver haired maid, and I remember how upset she'd been when walking in on Nanase and I.=早坂的语气听起来很不耐烦。她瞪着那名银发女仆，我不禁想起她撞见我和七濑时，当时她有多生气。
It's not my place to say anything, but I also don't want this to turn into a shouting match either.=我本不该多言，但我也不想事情演变成一场对骂。
Yes Nagicchi. Try and stay on topic.=是的，Nagicchi。尽量别跑题。
That's what I thought.=我就是这么想的。
Nanase shrugs off the question, ignoring the pink haired maid.=七濑对这个问题不置可否，无视了那名粉发女仆。
Trying to say something about me, are you?=你这是想说我什么呢？
How about putting that energy towards some designs?=何不将这份精力付诸设计呢？
hehe very funny Nanase-kun.=呵呵，七濑君，你可真幽默。
I fumble with my words for a moment there. Right in front of everyone,she's going to do this?=我一时语无伦次。当着大家的面，她要这么做？
hehe what? The art, or the whipping?=呵呵，什么？艺术，还是鞭打？
Nanase chuckles, her hand pressing firmly against my pants. The growing bulge in my jeans elicits a chuckle from her, and a moan from me.=七濑咯咯一笑，手紧紧按在我裤子上。我牛仔裤里愈发明显的鼓胀，引得她轻笑出声，而我则忍不住呻吟起来。
My breathing grows heavy the more she touches me.=她越是触摸我，我的呼吸便越是粗重。
Oh? Does that mean this isn't for me?=哦？那就是说这不是给我的？
Nanase...=七濑……
I whimper out her name when Nanase rubs the palm of her hand against my bulge. Massaging my erect member through my pants.=当七濑用她的手掌揉搓着我小腹下的凸起，隔着我的裤子揉弄我那勃起的硬物时，我呜咽着唤出了她的名字。
Nanase-kun, we really shouldn't be doing this... mmphhnn=七濑君，我们真的不该这样……唔嗯……
For a moment, it sounded like you had a choice in the matter.=那一刻，听起来你似乎还有选择的余地。
Besides...mmmmm=而且……嗯……
Nanase's words drift off into a whispered moan as she slowly pulls on the zipper of my pants.=七濑的话音渐渐微弱下去，转为一声低低的呻吟，她缓缓拉开了我裤子的拉链。
She doesn't actually live that far away, but the knowledge that something may have happened to her makes each minute that passes feel like an hour.=她住的地方其实不远，可一想到她可能出了什么事，每一分钟都感觉像一个小时那么漫长。
Too many people lose their heads in situations where calmer minds needed to prevail. I don't want to be one of those people.=太多人在本该冷静的关头自乱阵脚，我不想成为其中之一。
Sprinting the rest of the distance, I hurry up the stairs. My feet stomped against the metal stairs until reaching the landing with Nanase's apartment.=我拔腿冲过剩下的路程，飞快地跑上楼梯。脚下的金属楼梯被我踩得咚咚作响，直到我踏上了七濑公寓所在的平台。
I shout again, and rap my fist against the door one more time.=我又喊了一声，拳头再次砸在门上。
Nanase ducks her head back into the apartment and then back out.=七濑把头缩回公寓，然后又探了出来。
I need you to be on time.=我需要你准时。
Hey, I'm just glad you're alright.=嘿，我只是庆幸你没事。
Nanase grabs her phone and skims through what I'm assuming are multiple missed calls and texts from Hayasaka. I give her a moment while everything sinks in.=七濑拿起她的手机，飞快地浏览着我猜是早坂发来的许多未接来电和短信。我让她静了静，好让这一切都沉淀下来。
Guess I got a little carried away.=我猜我有点忘乎所以了。
Get more customers. Make more money?=招揽更多顾客。赚更多钱？
So. You came to check on me did you?=所以，你是来看我的了？
What do you mean? Of course I was worried. We all were!=你这话什么意思？我能不担心吗？我们大家也都是啊！
You're here because you're trying to be a good boy and get another reward from me.=你来这儿，就是想卖乖，好从我这再拿份奖赏。
The very thought heats up my face, and Nanase seems to take that as proof that she's right. Pulling her hand away, she wags a finger at me.=单是这个念头就让我脸上一热，七濑似乎把这当成了自己说中了的证据。她抽回手，对着我摇了摇手指。
She reaches up and pats my head like I'm some kind of dog.=她伸出手，拍了拍我的头，就好像我是一只什么小狗似的。
Of course I want more of what we had. Who wouldn't? But to be treated like an animal, <i>it's degrading.</i> But alluring at the same time.=我当然还想要我们曾经的一切。谁不想呢？但是像动物一样被对待，*太屈辱了。*可同时又那么诱人。
I'll get changed, and we can go.=我换身衣服，我们就可以走了。
She's going to be exhausted working through the night, getting who knows how little sleep, and then a full cafe shift to boot.=她要通宵工作，天知道能睡多久，完了还要上咖啡馆的整班，肯定会精疲力尽的。
I would have preferred she take the day off, but if she wants to work, I can't really argue with that. I just hope she doesn't overexert herself.=我本希望她能休息一天，但她要是想工作，我也实在没什么好说的。我只希望她别把自己搞得太累。
You had us worried there.=你可把我们担心坏了。
It's okay. Glad you're alright.=没事。你没事就好。
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to oversleep. I must've slept through my alarm.=抱歉，我不是故意睡过头的。我肯定睡过头了，连闹钟都没听见。
Shit.=操。
Nanase-kun.=七濑君。
She stops and looks at me. Bags hang under eyes, and she blinks a few times, apparently still waking herself up.=她停下脚步，看着我。眼下挂着眼袋，眨了几下眼睛，显然还没完全清醒。
You have any idea what time...=你知道现在几点了……
The doorbell. I buzz it again, and wait. This time, I hear movement from inside. And mumbling.=门铃。我又按了一下，等着。这次，我听到里面传来了动静。还有咕哝声。
No answer.=无人应答。
Deciding to try the doorbell, I press the button and wait.=决定试试门铃，我按下了按钮，等着。
I slam my fist against the door, knocking as hard as I can.=我抡起拳头，拼命地砸门。
Locked.=上锁
My first instinct is to jiggle the door handle.=我的第一反应是去晃动门把手。
I pray to myself. If she's not, then there's no telling where she'll be.=我暗自祈祷。如果她不在这儿，那可就不知道她会在哪里了。
<i>Please be at home.</i>=但愿她在家。
As I walk, I keep an eye out for alleys or possible alternative routes that she might take. I don't actually know how Nanase gets from her apartment to work.=我一边走，一边留意着小巷，或者她可能走的备用路线。我其实并不知道七濑是怎么从她的公寓去上班的。
But I can't lose my cool. I'll be no help to Nanase if I can't keep my own emotions in check.=但我不能失去冷静。如果连自己的情绪都控制不住，就根本帮不了七濑。
Every stop light adds to the tension. Funny how my walk to the cafe this morning felt short and sweet, whereas now I travel across several blocks and it's like I'm getting nowhere.=每一个红绿灯都加剧着紧张。真奇怪，今天早上我去咖啡馆的路感觉又短又轻松，现在我却穿过了好几个街区，感觉好像原地踏步。
Using the navigation feature on my phone, I input Nanase's address to help steer me through the busy streets of Akihabara.=我用手机导航输入了七濑的地址，好让导航指引我穿过秋叶原拥挤的街道。
She pulls on the zipper slowly, so that I hear each individual click of the chain being undone.=她缓缓拉开拉链，我甚至能听见每一节链齿被拉开时发出的轻微咔哒声。
It's almost agonizing how long it takes for her to get the pants all the way unzipped.=她将裤子拉链完全拉开花了这么长时间，这简直是一种折磨。
...you're not against this, now are you?=……你现在不反对这个了，是吗？
She reaches into my open pants, and I feel her long, slender fingers wrap around my stiffening member.=她将手伸进我敞开的裤子，我感觉到她修长纤细的手指，缠绕住我逐渐硬挺的柱身。
She clutches it firmly, pulling my dick out from under my boxers, letting it stand tall next to her face.=她紧紧攥住它，将我的阳具从内裤中掏出，让它昂然挺立在她脸庞。
N-Nanase...=七、七濑...
I whisper out her name again, but I'm too enraptured by her to argue anymore.=我再次呢喃着她的名字，但我对她已意乱情迷，再也无力争辩。
With the maid uniform loosening up from the fall, Nanase's nipples poked out from her clothes.=女仆装因跌倒而松开，七濑的乳头从衣服中露了出来。
Just seeing her sends a shiver rippling through me.=光是看见她，就让我全身泛起一阵战栗。
No. You're the first.=不。你是第一个。
I'm going to get changed then.=那我去换衣服了。
Hayasaka breathes out a sigh of relief. Looks like I wasn't the only one worrying over the two. Hayasaka checks the clock on the wall and gives me a weak smile.=早坂松了口气。\n看来不止我一个人在为他们俩担心。\n早坂看了看墙上的钟，然后对我露出一个有些无力的微笑。
I shake my head.=我摇摇头。
Nanase-kun here yet?=七濑君来了吗？
Yeah, I will.=嗯，我会的。
Try to take it easy today.=今天试着轻松一点。
No big deal. We all have our off days.=没什么大不了的。谁都有不在状态的时候。
Hmm? Enjoying the view, are we?=嗯？看得很享受嘛，是吧？
Seeing my gaze, she adjusts her position to give a better view of her smooth chest. She tickles her fingers up along the length of my shaft.=察觉到我的注视，她调整了姿势，让我能更清楚地看到她平滑的胸脯。她的手指沿着我的柱身向上轻轻搔弄。
You want something. I can tell.=你想要什么。我看得出来。
Her smile is wide, her eyes narrowed. She knows just what she's doing. And with her hips rocking back and forth on top of me, she's doing everything she can to tempt me.=她笑容灿烂，双眼微眯。她清楚得很自己在做什么。她在我身上款摆着腰肢，使出浑身解数引诱着我。
Please... stroke me.=请……抚摸我。
Nanase licks her lips, and taking a firm hold of my penis, begins stroking her hand down to the base, stretching out the foreskin and letting the mushroom head of my cock protrude out.=七濑舔了舔嘴唇，旋即紧握我的阳根，开始用手向下捋动，直抵根部，一边褪下包皮，一边让我那形如菌伞的肉冠挺露而出。
Like this?=这样？
Yeah... Like that.=嗯... 就这样。
Mmmm that's soo good.=嗯～，感觉真好。
I knew you were into this.=我就知道你喜欢这个。
From the moment I saw you, this is what you'd been wanting, isn't it?=从我见到你的那一刻起，这不就是你一直想要的吗？
I gasp out a moan, nodding.=我喘出一声呻吟，点着头。
Such a pervert.=真是个变态。
Nanase squeezes my shaft, stroking it faster. Her fingers brushing up to the tip, up and down. Up and down. Running her thumb over my urethra whenever he strokes up on my penis.=七濑紧握我的肉茎，套弄得愈发急促。\n她的指尖轻拂过顶端，上下游走。上下游走。\n每当她向上套弄我的阴茎时，她的拇指便会轻轻擦过我的尿道口。
My hips pushing up into her hands, encouraging the girl to jerk me faster.=我向上挺送着胯部，迎合着她的手，鼓励着女孩更快地套弄我。
A bead of precum forms at the tip of my penis. Getting smeared over the mushroom-shaped head when Nanase probes her thumb around. Pulling back down on my cock, her pace increases.=我阴茎顶端渗出一滴前液。七濑的拇指在其上探寻揉弄，将液体涂抹在蘑菇状的龟头上。她向下拉撸我的肉茎，节奏也越来越快。
Well manager-san? Are you getting close?=嗯，经理，你要射了吧？
Is this cute girl gonna make you cum?=这可爱的女孩，会让你射吗？
I close my eyes, panting, listening to the sweet whispers of her voice as I nod my head.=我闭上双眼，粗重地喘息着，耳畔萦绕着她甜美的低语，我点了点头。
I can feel the eruption building up inside of me. With her fingers curled tightly around my cock, jerking me off, I know I won't last. Every touch of Nanase's is turning me on.=我能感到体内的欲望正不断酝酿，即将喷薄而出。她手指紧紧攥着我的鸡巴，为我套弄着，我知道自己撑不了多久。七濑的每一次抚摸，都让我欲火焚身。
That familiar pressure, that need to release, is growing. Stronger and stronger the faster her hand slides along my dick.=那股熟悉的压迫感，那份释放的渴求，正不断增强。她的手在我鸡巴上套弄得越快，那感觉就越发强烈。
She let go. Her hand hovers just over my cock, and I'm practically sweating from the heat built up inside me.=她松开了手。她的手悬停在我的鸡巴上方，我几乎要被体内积聚的热量烤出汗来。
I've got a volcano ready to erupt and he just lets go, leaving me hanging!=我这火山都快喷发了，他却说放就放，把我晾在这儿不上不下！
What do you mean, no? I was close.=你说不行是什么意思？我快到了。
Nanase leans in so close that I can feel her breath against my cheek. In a low voice, he whispers to me.=七濑俯身靠得极近，我能感到她的呼吸拂过脸颊。他低声对我耳语。
Maybe if you beg like a good boy. I'll let you cum like you want to.=你要是肯乖乖求我，或许我会让你爽个够。
Alright. How about I give you a clue?=好吧。要不我给你个提示？
A lightbulb seemingly goes off in Nanase's head. I see it flicker to life in her eyes.=七濑脑中似乎灵光一闪。我看见它在她眼中闪耀。
Next time, I'll do better to include the answers on the placemats. And next time, maybe I'll let Nanase design them as well.=下次，我会做得更好，把答案也印在餐垫上。而且下次，也许我也会让七濑来设计。
Looks like she figured it out. <i>Good for her.</i>=看来她想明白了。<i>算她厉害。</i>
I hear them move on to another one of the clues, and suddenly they're filling things out, left and right.=我听见他们转向了另一条线索，然后突然间，他们就开始七手八脚地填写起来。
Nanase hurries off to the original customer that had asked her. I watch with great interest as they go about trying the word she'd come up with.=七濑匆匆赶到先前向她提问的那位客人身边。我饶有兴致地看着他们开始尝试她想出的那个词。
I think I know it.=我想我知道了。
The clue is: lucky charms. Think about the lucky charms you girls use for some of our food orders.=线索是：幸运符。想想你们姑娘们用在我们一些餐点订单上的那些幸运符。
Deal.=成交。
Good. And if people still have trouble, I'll hand over my answers.=好。如果大家还是有困难，我就会交出我的答案。
Yeah, I guess that'll work.=嗯，我想那样也行。
Would that work?=那样行吗？
Maybe seeing the customers enjoy the odds and ends on them is giving her a change of heart.=或许是看到客人们那么喜欢那些小零碎，才让她回心转意了吧。
That admission from Nanase though is more than I ever expected from her. Especially since she took a massive dump all over the placemats just before work started.=不过，七濑居然会坦白，这可真是大大出乎我的意料。尤其是在上班前，她还在餐垫上拉了一大坨屎呢。
Oops. I'll have to remember that for next time.=哎呀。下次我可得记住这个了。
She does have a point. Now that I think about it, usually when there's games or puzzles on these things, the answers are printed in small text on one of the sides.=她说得有道理。现在想来，一般这类东西上的游戏或谜题，答案通常都用小字印在某一面上。
You didn't even print the answers on the placemats.=你甚至连答案都没印在餐垫上。
But the customers won't like the crossword if they can't figure it out.=但是，客人们要是解不出来，就不会喜欢这个填字游戏了。
It is kind of cool.=它还挺酷的。
You're overreacting. Have some fun with it.=你反应过度了。好好享受吧。
These things aren't impossible, Nanase-kun.=这些事并非不可能，七濑君。
Me? Beg? I wouldn't. I'd never. But her pale blue eyes lock with mine, and Nanase teases her fingers down to my balls, kneading them between while she awaits my answer.=我？求饶？我才不。我绝不。但她淡蓝色的眼眸锁定了我的视线，而七濑，她那带着挑逗意味的指尖缓缓下移，探到了我的双丸，轻轻地揉捏着它们，等待我的答复。
The heat is settling in me, but my cock stays hard, throbbing for attention.=热潮在我体内涌动，但我的肉棒依然硬挺，不住地搏动，渴求着爱抚。
Hopefully whatever has been bothering Nanase gets resolved soon, so she can return to being her usual self.=但愿无论是什么一直困扰着七濑，都能尽快解决，好让她恢复如常。
I can't think straight. Not with Nanase all over me like this. Not while her fingers play those games between my legs.=我根本没法思考。七濑这样在我身上，她的手指还在我双腿间玩弄那些把戏。
Hmmm? What was that?=嗯？那是什么？
Nanase... please make me cum. Make me spurt out for you.=七濑……求求你，让我高潮吧。让我就为你喷薄而出。
A grin spreads over Nanase's lips. She takes hold of my shaft once more, and begins milking it in her hand.=七濑的唇边漾开一抹坏笑。她再次握住我的肉茎，开始在她手中套弄它。
With how hard she's jerking me, I can see her ass bouncing in the air behind her.=她套弄得那么卖力，我能看见她身后的屁股在空中弹跳。
Like this? You want to cum like this?=就这样？你想要就这样射出来吗？
I'm close. I'm close.=我要射了。我要射了。
You're close hmm?=你要射了，嗯？
You're ready to spill your seed for me? Just for me?=你准备好把你的精华都给我了吗？只为了我一个人吗？
You're going to cum?=你要射了？
She clenches her fingers around my shaft, fucking my cock with her hand. I cry out from her whispered words into my ear.=她手指紧攥着我的肉茎，用手套弄着我的阳具。她在我耳边的低语，让我忍不住叫喊出声。
I'm going to cum. I'm going to cum.=我要射了。我要射了。
I'm... I'm...=我……我……
She pulls her hand away. My whole body lurches for those fingers and I let out a pained cry as she laughs at me. Nanase crawling her fingers just around my thighs while she watches me.=她抽回了手。我全身向前一扑，想抓住那些手指，她却对我发出嘲笑，我痛苦地呻吟出声。七濑的手指在我大腿上若有若无地游走，一双眼睛却紧紧盯着我。
I try to gasp for breath. My cock is on the verge of exploding at being denied yet a second time.=我努力地喘着气。我的鸡巴眼看就要炸开了，这已是第二次被拒绝。
You said...=你说……
Nanase just laughs.=七濑只是笑了。
I never said you could cum.=我可没说过你可以射。
You got greedy again. Started humping my hand.=你又贪心了。开始在我手上挺动起来。
What? She wanted me to beg? All the way through being jerked off? <i>Fuck.</i>=什么？她要我求她？在我被她玩弄的整个过程里，都得求她？*操。*
I open my mouth to speak, but Nanase shakes his head.=我张开嘴想说话，但七濑摇了摇头。
Beeeep. Time's up.=哔——时间到了。
Nanase pushes my throbbing, erect cock back into my pants and zips them up.=七濑把我那根跳动着的、勃起的鸡巴塞回我裤子里，并拉上了拉链。
I mean, your time with me is up.=我的意思是，你和我在一起的时间用完了。
You can't just leave me like this.=你不能就这样离开我。
I gulp, shaking my head.=我咽了口唾沫，摇了摇头。
Because I want you saved up for next time.=因为我想把你保留到下次。
Next time?=下次？
With everything that just happened, I can hardly think. My member is still throbbing under my pants, and I catch Nanase looking down at it a few times, chuckling.=发生了这么多事，我脑子一片空白。我那话儿还在裤子下面悸动着，我好几次都瞥见七濑低头看着它，窃笑着。
Behave? What...=老实点？什么……
Shhh. This is our little secret.=嘘。这是我们的小秘密。
Not a word to anyone. Understand?=一个字都别对任何人说。明白吗？
I'm far too dazed to put up any kind of a fight against her right now. My eyes stay locked with hers, and I nod my head obediently.=我现在头晕目眩，根本无力反抗她。我的目光始终与她交缠，乖乖地点了点头。
Somehow, I feel like I lost something important. But my head is too clouded for me to even identify what it was, or to even care.=不知怎的，我总感觉自己失去了什么重要的东西。但脑子里一片混沌，分辨不出那究竟是什么，甚至也无心去在乎了。
Stroking a hand over my chest, Nanase lets out a cooing sound, as if she were calming a puppy.=七濑用手抚摸着我的胸膛，发出“咕咕”的轻哄声，像是在安抚一只小狗。
A-A good boy?=一、一个乖孩子？
That's right.=是的。
When my pet is a good boy, he gets a treat.=我的宠物表现乖的时候，他就会得到奖励。
I'm not a dog.=我不是狗。
No. You're just my pet.=不。你只是我的宠物。
And you do want another treat, don't you?=而且你明明就想再要一份零食，不是吗？
My cheeks flush red. I can't lie and she knows it. That was more than anything I could have imagined. I nod my head only to hear Nanase giggle.=我脸颊泛红。我没法撒谎，她也知道。那感觉，简直超乎我的想象。我点了点头，只听见七濑咯咯地笑了起来。
Defeated, but in a good way, I accept the title of pet. Nanase climbs off of me, and I suddenly feel cold without her.=我甘拜下风，接受了宠物这个名分。七濑从我身上爬了下来，失去了她的体温，我骤然感到一阵冰冷。
She brushes herself off and smooths out her uniform. She gives me a final smile and a wave.=她拍了拍身上，又理了理制服。她最后朝我笑了笑，挥了挥手。
Taking off, she jogs into the locker to get changed. I'm so lost, I just return to my desk and sit down. I need a few moments to compose myself.=她随即动身，小跑着进了更衣室换衣服。我茫然失措，只得回到自己的座位上坐下。我需要一点时间让自己平静下来。
I honestly can't tell, but just thinking about it spreads a fluttery warmth through my chest.=老实说，我说不清，但光是想到它，胸口就漾起一阵暖暖的悸动。
I decide to wait until Nanase has left before I step out of my office. I don't know if I could handle looking at her right now. I'm too much of a mess.=我决定等七濑离开后，再走出办公室。我不知道自己现在是否还能承受得住去看她。我心乱如麻。
I wonder if anyone in this picture ever saw the side of her that I saw last night. Some of the girls here look a little too innocent for what she is capable of.=我不知道，照片中的这些人，是否也曾见过她昨晚的那一面。照片里的一些女孩看起来是那样天真无邪，这样的纯真与她真正的能耐相比，未免显得太不相称。
Funny though, even in this older picture, she still looks like the big sister of the bunch. I guess some things don't change.=不过倒也有趣，即便是在这张旧照片里，她看起来依然像这群女孩里的大姐姐。我想，有些事是不会变的。
The reaction I get from mentioning the website is not what I expect. Nanase loses her smile and gazes absentmindedly across the room.=提及那个网站后，得到的反应并非我所预料。七濑脸上的笑容消失了，只是心不在焉地凝视着房间的另一头。
Pretty pathetic isn't it?=真够可悲的，不是吗？
...yeah. I'm not sure what to make of it.=……嗯。我也说不好。
Everyone else left.=其他人都走了。
'Cept for me.=除了我。
Her words are stiff. Painful even.=她的话语生硬。甚至令人痛苦。
Were you close with them?=你和他们亲近吗？
Nanase thinks for a moment, as if deciding whether or not to answer my question. Perhaps I'm prying too much.=七濑沉吟片刻，像是在权衡是否回答我的问题。也许是我打探得太多了。
Otherwise, no clue.=除此之外，一无所知。
Who cares?=谁在乎？
I'm not quite sure how to respond. Similar to last night when Hayasaka stumbled upon us, there's something about her that I can't quite put my finger on.=我不太确定该如何回应。就像昨晚早坂撞见我们那样，她身上有种我说不出来的感觉。
I'm sure they're doing well.=我肯定他们过得很好。
The website on the other hand, is a complete mess.=另一方面，这个网站则完全是一团糟。
I want to update it, but I don't know where to start.=我想更新它，但我不知道从何入手。
The change in topic pulls Nanase from her stupor. She slaps a hand onto my desk and leans towards me.=话题的转变将七濑从恍惚中拉回。她一掌拍在我的桌子上，身子向我倾过来。
N-No. And don't call me your pet.=不……不要。而且别叫我你的宠物。
hahahaha=哈哈哈哈
I mean: we'll all stay after hours and help our useless manager-san with his internet problems.=我的意思是：我们都会下班后留下来，帮我们那没用的经理先生解决他的网络问题。
She lets out another laugh and my face goes red. Even when she's offering to help me, she's teasing me.=她又笑了一声，我脸红了。即使她主动提出帮我，她还是在戏弄我。
r:"Four cute maids all alone with (.+?)-san."=四位可爱的女仆与$1先生独处。
What could possibly go wrong?=还能出什么问题？
You make it sound like I'm some kind of criminal.=你这话说的，我好像是什么罪犯似的。
Your words. Not mine.=是你说的。我可没说。
I stand up out of my seat to protest, but Nanase doesn't even allow that. She just turns around nonchalantly and heads for the door.=我从座位上站起来想反驳，但七濑根本不给我这个机会。她只是若无其事地转过身，朝门口走去。
She doesn't say another word and leaves me alone in the office. What the hell was that all about?=她没再多说一句，把我一个人留在了办公室。她这到底是什么意思？
Was she trying to piss me off? Nanase has this remarkable habit of making me want to strangle her and kiss her at the same time.=她是想惹我生气吗？七濑总有这种过人的本事，让我又想掐死她，又忍不住想吻她。
I drop back into my chair and take a deep breath. As much as she drove me up a wall, she also offered to have everyone help.=我跌坐回椅子上，深吸了一口气。她虽然快把我逼疯了，但也主动提出让大家帮忙。
I've seen Nanase angry before, pissed even. But I've never seen her so disappointed with herself. Cursing under her breath, she stuffs her phone away and averts her gaze from mine.=我见过七濑生气，甚至是非常火大的样子。但我从没见过她对自己这么失望。她低声咒骂着，把手机塞进口袋，眼神也躲开了我。
It's okay. You're safe. That's all that matters.=没事了。你安全了。这才是最重要的。
May I ask what happened?=请问出什么事了？
I was up all night working on the website design.=我为网站设计熬了通宵。
Wow. Really?=哇，真的？
Really.=真的。
For a moment, I'm stunned. All night. She'd spent all night working on the website. She looked excited about working on it yesterday, but all night?=我一时愣住了。\n整整一夜。\n她花了一整夜做那个网站。\n昨天她看起来还挺兴致勃勃的，可竟然是一整夜？
Nanase-kun. You-You didn't have to do that.=七濑君。你、你其实不必那样做的。
We needed it done, didn't we?=我们不是必须完成它吗？
Well yeah, but...=话是这么说，可是……
Then it's done.=那就结束了。
Well, almost.=嗯，差不多吧。
Still waiting on Kotori-san and Ayase-san for a few things.=还在等小鸟同学和绫濑同学的一些事情。
I blink. What? All that work, done in one night? The girl must be a machine to plow through all that.=我眨了眨眼。什么？那么多工作，一晚上就做完了？这姑娘简直是台机器，才能把那么多活儿都啃下来。
I'm no computer whiz, but I know building entire websites don't just poof into existence with the snap of a finger. Those things take time.=我算不上电脑高手，但也知道想建好一整个网站，可不是打个响指就能凭空变出来的。那得花时间。
All alone?=单枪匹马？
<i>hmph.</i> You weren't really concerned about me, were you?=哼。你才不是真的担心我吧？
My jaw drops. How could she even suggest something like that?=我惊得下巴都快掉了。她怎么能说出这种话？
Nanase shakes her head, leaning in. That smile of hers inching towards my face as her eyes narrow. My face is heating up with her eyes gazing deep into mine.=七濑摇了摇头，身子向我凑近。她那带着一丝狡黠的笑容逐渐逼近我的脸庞，双眼也随之眯起。被她那深邃的目光注视着，我的脸颊开始发烫。
No. You were thinking about our special little secret and just couldn't resist coming over.=不。你当时是在想我们那个特别的小秘密，所以才忍不住过来的。
Begging for more.=央求更多。
Reaching a hand out, Nanase walks two fingers over my chest, chuckling at how flustered she's making me. This isn't what I came over for! But at the same time, I can't look away.=七濑伸出手，用两根手指在我胸口划过，看我慌乱的样子，她咯咯地笑了起来。我可不是为此而来的！但与此同时，我又无法移开视线。
That's why you're really here. Just admit it.=所以你才真的在这里。承认吧。
I can't even summon up a response. Just mentioning "reward" instantly conjures up images of our time alone together in my office.=我甚至无法回应。一提到“奖励”，我脑海中就立刻浮现出我们俩在我办公室独处的画面。
You don't get to make those choices though. I do.=不过，那些选择可轮不到你来做。我来做。
I don't care how desperate you are.=我不管你有多绝望。
Or how badly you need me.=或者你有多么需要我。
You'll get more only when I'm ready.=只有我准备好了，你才能得到更多。
r:"And I'm not ready, (.+?)-san."=我还没准备好，$1桑。
You be a good boy and wait.=你要乖乖等着。
It takes me a moment to recover from my stupor. Even exhausted, Nanase is not someone to mess around with. I can't even bring myself to argue with anything she's said.=我好一会儿才从恍惚中回过神来。就算筋疲力尽，七濑也不是好惹的。她说的任何话，我甚至都无力反驳。
As amazed as I am with what Nanase has done, I have to stay focused. The girls back at the cafe are probably worried sick about her.=七濑的所作所为固然令我惊叹不已，但我仍须集中精神。咖啡馆里的女孩们想必都为她担心坏了。
You better call Hayasaka-san. Let her know you're alright.=你最好给早坂同学打个电话。让她知道你没事。
And then, why not take the day off? Get yourself some rest.=然后，不如就休息一天吧。好好休息。
No. I'll be fine.=不用。我会没事的。
Turning around, Nanase disappears back into her apartment, the door swinging closed behind her. I wait outside as she changes and gets cleaned up.=七濑转过身，身影隐没在她公寓里，房门也随之轻轻合上。我在门外等着她换好衣服、梳洗停当。
I can finally let out a sigh of relief. She's fine. Not only fine, she's just about finished our whole website! Part of me feels bad for making her come to work.=我总算能松口气了。她没事。不但没事，还快把咱们的网站整个都做完了！让她来上班，我心里多少有点过意不去。
When Nanase does step out, she's smiling and ready to go. Without wasting a step, we hurry back to the cafe.=七濑出来的时候，脸上带着笑，已经准备好出发了。我们片刻也不耽搁，匆匆赶回咖啡馆。
As flattered as I am with Kotori's advances, I can't possibly reciprocate her feelings (even though I'm fairly certain she's just teasing).=小鸟对我如此主动，我固然受宠若惊，却实在无法回应她的情意（尽管我相当肯定她不过是在逗弄我罢了）。
K-Kotori-chan!=小…小鸟酱！
I don't think she was serious, but that didn't stop Hayasaka from becoming flustered.=我觉得她并非当真，但这并未能阻止早坂慌了神。
I let out a nervous laugh, hoping it's convincing. Fortunately, Kotori bursts into giggles and that grabs Hayasaka's attention.=我干笑了一声，希望能蒙混过关。好在，小鸟咯咯地笑了起来，这吸引了早坂的注意。
Well if she doesn't work out, you know who to call.=那如果和她不行，你知道该找谁。
We'll see.=等着瞧。
Maybe.=也许。
Hayasaka stares with great interest, even ignoring the slice of pancake that tumbles off her fork and onto the plate.=早坂饶有兴致地凝视着，连从她叉子上滑落到盘里的那片松饼都未曾理会。
Aww. Pity.=唉。真可惜。
But, I've already got someone in mind.=但是，我心里已经有人选了。
That's very flattering.=这真是太抬举我了。
Not wanting to take any chances, I come out straight with her.=为免横生枝节，我索性跟她摊牌了。
By the way, you busy tomorrow?=对了，明天有空吗？
I stop for a moment and think. I wasn't planning on it, but to be asked out of the blue like this, what could she possibly have in mind?=我停顿了一下，寻思起来。我本没这打算，但她这么突然地约我，究竟打的什么主意？
I told you, didn't I? Only when I was ready.=我不是跟你说过了吗？我说过，只有等我准备好了才行。
Fortunately, being outside, I don't think Nanase has the gall to do anything here. The cafe is locked up too, meaning she wouldn't be able to just shove me in.=幸好是在外面，我想七濑也没胆子在这里乱来。咖啡馆也锁着门，她总不能把我硬塞进去吧。
No, you can't come over=不行，你不能过来。
You can come over=你可以过来。
Still, I can't stop my mind from wandering.=不过，我还是会胡思乱想。
I'm taken instantly back to when we were both alone in my office, and everything that happened then.=我瞬间被带回了我们俩在我办公室独处的时光，以及那时发生的一切。
My cheeks heat up with how close she is.=她如此贴近，我的脸颊不禁发烫。
Well? I'm ready. Can I come over or not?=怎么样？我准备好了。我到底能不能过去？
Come on. You know exactly what it means.=好啦。你明明知道是什么意思。
B-Break in? What is that supposed to mean?=闯……闯入？这到底是什么意思？
Was hoping to break in my pet some more. You don't mind, do you?=还想着再多调教一下我的宠物呢。你不介意吧？
Umm no?=嗯……不吧？
Yeah, you can come over.=好啊，你过来吧。
My cheeks flush and I stand awkwardly while Nanase reaches up and pets my head like some kind of dog. She's relishing this, I can tell.=我脸颊发烫，有些无措地站着，七濑却伸出手来，像摸小狗似的摸了摸我的头。我看得出来，她对此乐在其中。
Shaking myself free from this stupor, I fumble my way home from the cafe. Whether or not I'm ready for tomorrow, time will only tell.=我晃了晃脑袋，努力让自己从这阵昏沉中清醒过来，然后深一脚浅一脚地从咖啡馆回了家。至于明天我是否已经准备好，只有时间才会知道了。
It's just after seven and my heart is already pounding in my chest. I'd lay in my bed a little longer and try to rest, but Nanase never actually told me what time she was coming over.=刚过七点，我的心就已经怦怦直跳了。我本想在床上多躺一会儿，试着休息一下，但七濑一直没告诉我她什么时候过来。
<i>Is she going to text or call me?</i> Does she even have my number? I don't remember. I have hers though, so if she does contact me, I'll know.=她会给我发短信还是打电话呢？她到底有没有我的号码？我不记得了。不过，我倒是有她的号码，所以只要她联系我，我就能知道是她。
Even though I don't know what time she's coming, there's only so many hours in the day. I figure she has to arrive before or around noon at least.=虽然我不知道她什么时候会来，但一天也就那么几个小时。我猜她最起码也得在中午之前或者中午左右到吧。
If pinning me against the wall wasn't enough, she edged me right there in the cafe! Nanase's not just a big sister to the girls. She's also kind of a bully.=把我按在墙上还不算，她竟然还在咖啡馆里把我撩拨得不上不下！七濑可不单单是女孩们的大姐姐，她还有点喜欢捉弄人呢。
Sitting down for some breakfast, I pop open the paper to try and calm my nerves. However, pushing Nanase out of my head for even a couple minutes proves near impossible.=坐下来吃点早饭，我摊开报纸，想让自己冷静一下。然而，要把七濑的身影从脑海中抹去，哪怕只是几分钟，也几乎是不可能的。
The first headline I skim across reads: "Small Businesses Dominate Quarter." Innocent enough of a headline, but my brain sees the word "Dominate," and I'm closing the paper.=我粗略扫过的第一个标题写着：“小企业称霸本季度。”这标题本身倒也寻常，但“称霸”二字刚映入脑海，我便立刻合上了报纸。
Resigning myself to whatever's on the current channel, I wind up watching some obnoxious game show host forcing contestants to recite tongue twisters.=我只好听天由命，随便看看当前频道在播什么，结果却看到一个讨厌的游戏节目主持人，正强迫选手们念绕口令。
In fact, I think I'm more stressed watching these poor saps than if I'd left the television off. <i>Nanase is a bit of a delinquent.</i>=说真的，看这些可怜虫，我觉得比不开电视还心烦。<i>七濑是个小不良。</i>
The chimes stop, but just as I pull myself off the couch, she bangs on the door. Loud, rapping knocks are followed by more darting presses to the damned doorbell.=门铃声停了，但我刚从沙发上撑起身子，她就开始砸门。响亮急促的叩门声之后，又是对着那该死的门铃一阵猛按。
You pounded on my door just like that. Remember?=你就是那样砸我的门。还记得吗？
I stand there for a moment, utterly bewildered. Then it hits me. Yeah, I remember now. Something like that did happen when Nanase worked through the night on the cafe's website.=我愣在原地，一头雾水。接着，我反应过来了。嗯，我想起来了。七濑熬夜做咖啡馆网站的时候，好像确实发生过这种事。
You should be. Scared the living shit out of me.=你还好意思。差点没把我吓死。
Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the apartment, but I can't really argue there. Not much is on the walls, and all the furniture is pretty cheap.=这可算不上是对这公寓的高度评价，不过我也没什么好反驳的。墙上没什么东西，家具也都是些便宜货。
Why bother hanging stuff on the walls if I'll just tear it all down at some point? Besides, I'm not sure the landlord would appreciate nails being driven into his walls.=何必往墙上挂东西呢，反正迟早都要拆掉。再说了，我也不确定房东会不会乐意我往他墙上钉钉子。
Nah. I got it.=不用了，我这样就行。
Nevermind. Found them.=没事了。找到它们了。
<i>Because it's my apartment.</i>=<i>因为这是我的公寓。</i>
Who does this? She just waltzed in and grabbed what looked good. Nevermind that the sandwich she's eating was supposed to be tomorrow's lunch.=谁会这么干？她就这么大摇大摆地走进来，看上什么就拿什么。更别提她现在吃的三明治，本来是我明天的午饭了。
Come to think of it, I doubt there's much else in the fridge to really offer her anyway. Best to just let it go.=仔细想想，冰箱里也实在没什么拿得出手的东西了。还是算了吧。
Well, when her reasoning for stopping is to "break me in," how do I work with that? Do I just ask her straight out or maybe talk about something else?=这个嘛，她这么做的理由是要‘好好调教我一番’，那我该怎么办呢？我是直接问她，还是聊点别的呢？
Talk about something else=聊点别的
Ask about 'breaking in'=追问‘调教’的事
We sit in silence for a few moments while Nanase eats <i>my</i> sandwich. Funny, all the times I've spent with her, and I'm now having trouble coming up with a conversation starter.=我们默默坐了一会儿，七濑吃着我的三明治。真奇怪，我和她在一起那么多次，现在却想不出什么话题。
I let out a sigh and drop myself into a nearby chair. No need to let myself get so worked up over a sandwich and a drink.=我叹了口气，往旁边的椅子上一坐。为了一份三明治和一杯饮料，犯不着这么折腾自己。
Nevermind that the soda she popped open was my last one.=再说她开的那瓶汽水还是我最后一瓶呢。
You would've done exactly what I did. Why waste the breath?=你也会做跟我一模一样的事。何必白费口舌呢？
You know. You could've asked and I would've...=你知道的。你本来可以问问的，我就会……
I'm stunned. She grabs a glass from the cupboard, and with her arms full, drops into the nearest couch to start chowing down.=我惊呆了。她从橱柜里拿了个杯子，怀里抱得满满当当，一屁股陷进最近的沙发，就开始大快朵颐起来。
Where the hell do you keep the... oh.=你到底把……放哪儿了……哦。
She doesn't even ask. Nanase just grabs what she wants, including scouring the cupboards for dishes.=她连问都不问。七濑自顾自拿她想要的东西，还把橱柜翻了个遍找餐具。
She digs through shelves, pulling out one of the sandwiches I'd picked up from the convenience store along with a bottle of soda.=她翻遍了架子，拿出了我从便利店买的一个三明治和一瓶苏打水。
She just waves me off and struts into the kitchen like she owns the place. I don't even get out another word, and Nanase has the fridge door open.=她只是朝我挥挥手，便大摇大摆地走进了厨房，仿佛她才是这里的主人。我一句话都来不及说，七濑就已经打开了冰箱门。
Yeah. I'll grab something from the fridge and...=嗯。我去冰箱里拿点东西，然后……
<i>She's acting like a child.</i>=她表现得像个孩子。
I'm hungry.=我饿了。
You got anything to eat?=你有什么吃的吗？
She almost acts disappointed with my response, like I should somehow care about these barren white walls. <i>Why?</i> It's just an apartment. Someday I'd like a place bigger than this.=她似乎对我的回答有些失望，好像我应该在乎这些光秃秃的白墙似的。凭什么？不过是个公寓罢了。总有一天，我想要一个比这儿更大的地方。
Ahh. Is that so?=哦。是这样吗？
I don't do much with the space. Too much effort.=我对这地方没怎么上心。太费劲了。
It is a small apartment.=这是一间小公寓。
Still, the way she says it. It's like Nanase is trying to push my buttons.=话虽如此，她说话那口气，就像七濑故意想惹我生气似的。
Wow. It's really... plain.=哇。这还真是……朴素。
I hold the door open for Nanase and she slips right in. Popping off her shoes, gazing around the place like she's in a museum.=我为七濑扶着门，她一闪身便进来了。她麻利地脱掉鞋子，接着便像参观博物馆一样打量起这个地方。
Of course. Come on in.=当然。请进。
I start to argue back with her when I realize she's just ended the conversation on the topic. <i>Guess that's it for that.</i> Oh well. <i>I suppose</i> I deserved the rude awakening. Maybe?=我刚想反驳，却意识到她已经结束了这个话题。<i>看来这事儿也就这样了。</i>唉，罢了。<i>我猜，</i>这当头棒喝我也是应得的。<i>或许吧？</i>
So, can I come in or what?=所以呢，我能进来不？
Yeah, well, nothing happened...=是啊，反正什么也没发生……
Everyone was worried.=大家都担心坏了。
What? You didn't show up for work. We thought something happened to you.=什么？你没来上班。我们以为你出事了。
Sorry about that.=真抱歉。
Makes you feel like you're under attack doesn't it?=让你感觉自己像是受到了攻击，不是吗？
Yeah, I actually do.=是啊，我确实是这么感觉的。
What? You have any idea how annoying that is?=什么？你知道那有多烦人吗？
I swing open the door and find Nanase standing there with her hand on her hip.=我一把推开门，只见七濑单手叉腰站在那里。
What the hell? I said I'm here!=搞什么？我都说了我来了！
I'm here!=我来了！
The chimes from the doorbell pull me up out of thought. The chimes buzz several times, over and over, like she's abusing the poor little button.=门铃的响声把我从沉思中拉了出来。铃声响了好几遍，一遍又一遍，仿佛她要将那个可怜的小按钮按爆似的。
An image comes to mind of her sitting in that apartment, alone and in the dark.=脑海中浮现出她独自一人，孤零零坐在公寓里，周遭一片漆黑的景象。
On the other hand though, <i>what does she do on her days off</i>? Nanase had mentioned being in and out of the foster care system.=不过话说回来，<i>她休息日都做些什么呢</i>？七濑提起过自己曾在寄养家庭间辗转。
Surprisingly (or not so surprisingly), this does little to relieve the tension in the air.=出人意料的是（或者说，倒也并不那么令人意外），这几乎未能缓解空气中的紧张气氛。
You don't know?=你不知道吗？
Throw that away.=把那个扔掉。
I shoot the silver haired girl a glare, letting her know I'm more than pissed. <i>She keeps this up and I'll be the one kicking her out.</i>=我狠狠瞪了一眼那个银发女孩，让她知道我可不止是生气。<i>她要是再这样，我可就要把她赶出去了。</i>
Just as I get down on my knees to pick up the garbage off of <i>my</i> floor, Nanase kicks her legs up onto my back like some kind of footrest.=我刚跪下去捡起*我*地板上的垃圾，七濑就把她的腿蹬在我背上，像个什么搁脚凳似的。
Not only that, but she's laughing at me and treating me like some kind of toy.=不仅如此，她还嘲笑我，把我当成个什么玩具似的戏弄。
Inside the kitchen, I throw away the sandwich container and take a moment to relax.=在厨房里，我扔掉了三明治包装盒，缓了口气。
Her voice reverberates from the other room and I sigh. No matter why she's here, I'm not her personal servant.=她的声音从另一个房间传来，带着回响，我叹了口气。不管她为何在此，我可不是她的私人仆人。
You got some right?=你弄到一些了吧？
She barely looks up at me when she speaks, as if it's the most obvious reason in the world.=她说话时几乎没抬头看我，仿佛这是世上最显而易见的理由。
Her words are like nails on a chalkboard. And it's not like I'd object to bringing her chips or letting her play video games, but Nanase is treating my place like her own.=她说话的声音像指甲刮过黑板一样刺耳。我倒也不是反对给她带薯片或者让她玩游戏，可七濑简直把我的公寓当成了她自己家。
Worse yet, she just expects me to take it and do nothing.=更糟糕的是，她还指望我逆来顺受，什么都不做。
Woah this is ancient.=哇哦，这可真古老。
The graphics are 16-bit and half the cartridges barely work, but it's one of those things I couldn't stand to part with.=画面是16位的，而且一半的卡带也只是勉强能用，但它正是我无论如何也舍不得丢弃的东西之一。
I remember growing up that my parents always kept calm and collected when people visited. We rarely had problems, but when we did, mom and dad never raised their voice.=我记得小时候，每当有客人来访，父母总是从容镇定。我们家鲜少遇到麻烦，即便真遇到了，爸妈也从不提高嗓门。
Maybe my parents were just good at ignoring people, and that's how they dealt with this stuff.=或许爸妈只是擅长不去理人，他们就是这样应付这些事的。
Nanase just nods without looking away from the screen. I toss some in the bowl, and slide it her way.=七濑只是点点头，视线始终没有离开屏幕。我往碗里放了一些，然后推给她。
A few.=几个
Naanse laughs at her own comment, and I'm glad she's too focused on the video game to bother staring at me.=七濑被自己说的话逗笑了，我很高兴她太专注于电子游戏，没空一直盯着我。
<i>Deep breaths.</i>=深呼吸。
But we weren't rich either. And mom and dad didn't like to spend money they didn't have to.=但我们家也不富裕。而且爸妈不喜欢花不必要的钱。
I nod. Yeah, it definitely could've. We had our rough years, but my parents always made ends meet.=我点点头。是啊，确实有可能会那样。我们也曾有过艰难的岁月，但我父母总能勉强维持生计。
I've never gotten this far into the game, but I've watched videos on this boss. Urban Fantasy Fighter 2 Turbo is well known for inducing fits of rage amongst its players.=我还从没玩到过这么后面，不过我看过这个头目的视频。《都市幻想格斗2：涡轮版》以能让玩家们气得暴跳如雷而闻名。
It's almost cute in how her face puffs up over a video game (not that I've ever thrown a controller).=她为个电子游戏气鼓鼓的样子，倒也有几分可爱（我可从来没摔过手柄）。
Whipping out my phone, I browse through some online streamers until I find the channel. Pulling up the guy's video, I let Nanase watch the playthrough of our impossible game.=掏出手机，我在网上翻了翻直播，找到了那个频道。点开他的视频，我让七濑看我们那款难如登天的游戏的通关录像。
As if she's in a trance, the silver haired maid studies each fight, even grabbing the small controller to mimic button inputs.=仿佛失了神一般，银发女仆仔细研究着每一场战斗，甚至抓起小小的手柄，模仿着按键操作。
She starts up another game, and goes to work at the levels. This time with far more skill and accuracy, Nanase makes the battles look easy.=她启动了另一款游戏，便开始攻略关卡。这一次，她的技巧远胜先前，操作也精准了许多。七濑一出手，那些战斗便显得易如反掌。
His parents had bought this game on release day, and he'd spent every available hour he had mastering this beast of a game.=他父母在游戏发售当天就买下了这款游戏，他则把所有能腾出来的时间都用来攻克这款猛兽级的大作。
I wouldn't have it any other way.=我乐意如此。
Damn!=该死！
First round ends and Nanase is down 0-1. The second round begins and she goes in hot. Bits of health widdle away from both.=第一回合结束，七濑零比一落后。第二回合开始，她攻势凌厉。双方的体力都在一点点地流失。
The fat man of a boss throws uppercuts, and she dodges. He goes for his groin shot, and she takes a hit.=那胖子头目使出上勾拳，她闪避了。他又使出撩阴一击，她中招了。
Fatso goes for the groin shot, and Nanase comes in with the block! The round ends and Nanase takes the victory! 1-1.=胖子又是一记撩阴，七濑格挡！回合结束，七濑扳回一局！一比一。
Like a child with a new toy, Nanase twists and tugs on that controller every time her character makes a move.=七濑每次操纵角色移动时，都会像个得到新玩具的孩子一样，又拧又拽那个手柄。
Take that!=接招！
You dirty little...=你这肮脏的小...
One more round!=再来一局！
Her character steps into frame, and the health bars lower into place. The battle begins.=她的角色走进画面，血条也随之出现。战斗开始。
Nanase grits her teeth as the fated boss stomps onto the screen, kicking down pillars and creating a chaotic mess of pixels across the TV.=七濑咬紧牙关，宿命的头目已重重踏上屏幕，它踹倒支柱，霎时间电视屏幕上像素纷飞，一片狼藉。
She's turned into a trusted friend, someone I've come to care very deeply about. Yet here we are, huddled around a television and a twenty year old console.=她已成为我信任的挚友，一个我极为珍视的人。然而此时，我们却一同挤在一台电视与一部二十年陈的主机前。
You got this.=你行的。
Now, I sat with Nanase, someone who over the past several weeks has climbed more than just digital levels.=如今，我与七濑并肩而坐。过去几周以来，她所攀升的，早已超越了单纯的数字等级。
Shut up!=闭嘴！
It almost reminds me of when I'd go to my cousin's place and watch him play.=这几乎让我想起，我以前时常去表哥家看他打游戏的日子。
I'm going to kick his fat ass this time!=我这次非把他那肥屁股踢开花！
Don't jinx me.=别乌鸦嘴。
After that though, she takes my phone from me and drops onto the floor, watching intently. It's the quietest that Nanase has been since arriving.=不过在那之后，她从我手中拿走了我的手机，然后跌坐在地板上，目不转睛地看着。\n这是七濑自从她来了之后，最为安静的一刻。
Scene 13 - Bedroom=场景 13 - 卧室
Let Nanase Play=让七濑玩耍
Show Nanase Who's Boss=<think>**Defining the Dominance**\n\nI'm focusing on the implied meaning of "Show Nanase Who's Boss." The goal is to translate the sentiment of asserting dominance, specifically in a gaming context. I'm aiming for a translation that's both fluent and natural, conveying the idea of demonstrating superiority through victory. This initial phase involves brainstorming suitable Chinese expressions to capture this essence.\n\n\n**Exploring Dominance in Gaming**\n\nI'm now diving deeper into the nuances of "dominance" in a gaming context, specifically how it translates in Chinese. I'm exploring various phrases, considering both direct and idiomatic expressions. I've narrowed down the options and am comparing their strengths, aiming for one that feels natural, impactful, and suitable for the game's tone, specifically focusing on the translation options. I'm also considering transliterating "Nanase" into "七濑" (Qî Lài).\n\n\n**Analyzing Target Audience**\n\nNow, I'm analyzing the target audience, anticipating their preferences to ensure the translation resonates. Considering the gaming context, I'm evaluating the tone and register of phrases like "给七濑点颜色看看" and "让七濑瞧瞧你的厉害." I'm also considering other options, weighing their impact and suitability for a younger, gamer audience. I am striving to balance "show-off" elements with elements of directness. I am considering the use of puns that could be understood across both English and Chinese games.\n\n\n**Choosing the Champion**\n\nI've settled on "让七濑知道谁才是老大" as the best translation. It encapsulates the core meaning of asserting dominance in a clear, game-appropriate manner, and is natural to the Chinese gaming sphere. My focus is now on ensuring it perfectly fits the game's overall tone and character portrayal.\n\n\n**Evaluating Translation Options**\n\nI'm now comparing the merits of several translation options, aiming for a single, impactful choice.  I've considered options like "让七濑知道谁才是老大" and "给七濑点颜色看看," weighing their strengths and suitability for the game's tone. I'm focusing on conveying the essence of dominance in a way that feels natural and compelling within a gaming context.\n\n\n**Asserting Gaming Domination**\n\nI've finally settled on "给七濑点颜色看看" (Show Nanase some color) as the definitive translation. It perfectly captures the assertive and confrontational tone of the original, resonating strongly within a gaming context. I'm confident it aligns with the game's spirit, emphasizing a challenge and a demonstration of power.\n\n\n**Refining Translation Options**\n\nI'm now iterating on my preferred translation, "给七濑点颜色看看," exploring subtle refinements. While maintaining the core sentiment of asserting dominance, I'm considering alternative phrasing. The goal is to maximize impact and resonate with a gaming audience, particularly focusing on how to make it feel most natural. I'm prioritizing directness and colloquialism.\n\n\n**Evaluating the Best Translation**\n\nI'm now refining my choice, weighing the impact of "给七濑点颜色看看" against other options. I'm focusing on ensuring it encapsulates the assertive, confrontational tone of the original, while remaining suitable for a game context. I'm striving for the most natural and engaging expression.\n\n\n**Revising the Translation**\n\nI'm now iterating on my preferred translation, "给七濑点颜色看看," exploring subtle refinements to ensure it resonates with a gaming audience. Considering other options again, I'm focusing on "让七濑知道谁才是老大" for its directness and suitability to the gaming sphere. The goal remains to capture the assertive tone of "Show Nanase Who's Boss."\n\n\n**Interpreting the Best Option**\n\nI'm now focusing on "让七濑知道谁才是老大," analyzing how it fits best within the constraints. It's direct, it maintains the phrase's essence. This choice resonates well within the parameters. I'm satisfied.\n\n\\n\\n**Finalizing the Translation**\n\nI've made my final decision, opting for "让七濑知道谁才是老大" as the definitive translation. It accurately captures the spirit of asserting dominance and is a natural fit for Chinese gaming. Now, I'm confident in the translation.\n\n\n**Evaluating the Best Translation**\n\nI've revised the direct translation of "Show Nanase Who's Boss," landing on "让七濑见识一下谁才是老大" (Let Nanase see who the real boss is). This captures the original intent with an active and fitting expression, while remaining a natural fit for Chinese gaming.\n\n\n**Capturing the Essence**\n\nI'm now iterating on the translation, exploring how to maintain the punchy, assertive tone. I'm experimenting with directness, focusing on "给七濑见识一下谁才是老大" (Let Nanase see who the real boss is). This captures the original intent perfectly and retains a strong, game-appropriate feel.\n\n\n</think>\n\n让七濑见识一下谁才是老大
With my cock brushing up against her denim shorts, I see the bulge in her pants. Is this really going to happen? Am I really going to just let her take me?=当我的生殖器蹭到她的牛仔短裤时，我看到她裤子里的隆起。这真的会发生吗？我真的要任由她占有我吗？
Just sit still. And let me have my fun.=乖乖坐着。让我好好享受。
Yes. There's nothing I can do with this beauty sitting atop me like that. She's already so seductive. Her hips grind over my exposed penis.=是啊。这位美人这样骑在我身上，我还能怎么办呢？她已经如此撩人。她的臀部在我裸露的阴茎上缓缓磨蹭。
Pulling the crotch of those denim shorts to the side, she lets her own stiff member poke on out.=她将牛仔短裤的裆部扯向一边，让自己那根硬挺的肉棒弹跳而出。
Fuck....=操...
I moan out, watching Nanase lift her hips up over my shaft.  My heart stops for a moment, and then she drops herself down.=我呻吟着，看着七濑将臀部抬高至我的肉棒上方。心跳骤然停滞的瞬间，她猛然沉腰坐了下来。
Burying my cock deep inside of her pucker, her tight ass squeezes against my cock, sucking me in.=肉棒深深埋入她紧致的菊穴，翘臀夹着我的阳具不断收缩，仿佛要将我整个吸进去。
<i>mmmm...</i>=嗯嗯...
r:"How's it feel (.+?)-san?"=感觉如何啊，小$1？
Do you like my asshole?=你喜欢我的屁眼吗？
Fuck, it's so tight. It's squeezing down on me like a vice.=操，太紧了。夹得我像被老虎钳钳住一样。
Good pets deserve rewards.=乖宠物就该得到奖赏。
And you've been... very good...=而你表现得...非常乖巧...
Lifting her hips up, Nanase almost pulls completely off of my dick. But as the mushroom shaped head begins poking out, she slams her ass back down onto me and I roll my head.=七濑抬起臀部，几乎要将我的肉棒完全抽离。但当蘑菇状的龟头即将滑出时，她又猛地沉腰坐回，让我不禁仰头喘息。
My mouth drops open in a moan as her butt clamps down on my member.=当她臀瓣紧紧夹住我的阳具时，我不由张嘴发出呻吟。
Those twin orbs of hers bouncing against my groin when she drops down. Even her cock bobs and a blush streaks across her face.=她每次下落时，那对浑圆双乳都会拍打在我的胯间。连她自己的肉棒都随之晃动，红晕瞬间掠过她的脸颊。
Try not to cum before me.=在我高潮前可要忍住别射。
I-I'll try...=我...我会努力的...
Grinding her hips over my cock, she stirs up her tight star with my shaft. After another bounce, Nanase steadily works her hips over my throbbing member.=她扭动腰肢，让我的肉棒在她紧致的菊蕾中搅动。随着又一次起伏，七濑稳稳地用她扭动的翘臀研磨着我勃发的阳具。
She told me not to cum, but with her ass pumping up and down over me like this, I don't know how long I'll be able to hold it.=她明明警告我不准射，可看着她那翘臀在我身上如此起落，真不知我还能坚持多久。
<i>mmm</i> fuck...=嗯...操...
You love it down there don't you? Giving me complete control of your body.=你很喜欢这样对不对？让我完全掌控你的身体。
Oh God yes. Fuck it feels too good Nanase-kun.=天啊...太舒服了...七濑君...
Your ass is so tight around me.=你的小穴把我夹得好紧
Nanase laughs, amused with how aroused I've become. I can no longer think straight as hips slap down onto my thighs.=七濑被我情动的模样逗笑了。当她的腰肢不断拍打在我的大腿上时，我的思绪早已乱作一团。
Each thrust of her body sends my cock peeking out from her hole before being buried back in.=她每次挺动娇躯，都让我的阳具从她的小穴中若隐若现，随即又被重新吞没。
The inner walls of her rectum milk my cock and I notice her own penis starting to throb. Precum leaking more steadily from her shaft as she rides me.=她直肠内壁不断挤压吮吸着我的肉棒，我注意到她自己的阴茎也开始颤动。当她骑乘摆动时，更多前液从她挺立的玉茎上滴落。
I don't know how long I can last...=我不知道自己还能坚持多久...
<i>mmmm</i> not yet. Don't cum yet.=嗯...还不行...现在还不能射...
I'm almost there.=我快要到了。
Fuck, I'm so close.=操，我快不行了...
Her hips pick up speed, and I grit my teeth with how she slaps down against my body. Each drop of her hips sends ripples of pleasure through me.=她的腰肢开始加速，每一次重重砸落在我身上都让我咬紧牙关。她每一下沉腰都激起我体内阵阵欢愉的涟漪。
The quicker bounce of her hips causes me to move as well. I grind my hips up to meet hers, eliciting a surprised moan from Nanase.=她腰肢的快速律动让我也不由自主地迎合起来。我向上挺动腰胯与她相迎，引得七濑发出一声惊喘。
Ahhh... what are you... <i>mmmm</i> you'll make me cum!=啊...你在...<i>嗯嗯</i>...会让我去的！
Please. I'm already so close!=求你了...我已经快要...
I beg. My body is begging for release. With how hard I'm thrusting up, I'm not going to be able to hold back.=求求你...我的身体渴望着释放。我抽插得这么猛烈...快要控制不住了。
S-Sheesh... <i>mmm</i> hungry lil pet.=天、天啊...<i>嗯</i>...贪吃的小宠物。
<i>mmm</i> do it then. I'll cum too.=<i>嗯</i>...那就来吧。我也要去了。
Hurry...=快...
Yesss.=啊...要去了...
N-Nanase-kun!=奈、奈奈濑君！
I cry out her name, slapping my hips up to meet the girl's hips dropping down on me. The sound of our fucking filling my ears.=我呼喊她的名字，腰胯向上猛顶，迎向女孩下坐的臀部。交媾的声响充斥耳畔。
All I can hear are the sweet moans leaving Nanase's lips, mixed with the wet slaps of ass against my throbbing penis.=耳畔只回荡着奈奈濑唇间溢出的甜美呻吟，混杂着臀肉拍打在我勃起阴茎上的黏腻声响。
N-Nanase-kun... C-Cumming!=奈、奈濑君...要、要去了！
I try to give her one final warning. She doesn't respond. She just nods and I frantically thrust my shaft up into her ass. Burying myself balls deep in her, I go over the edge.=我试图给她最后的警告。她没有回应，只是点了点头。我疯狂地将肉棒捅进她的后庭，整根没入直至睾丸，终于冲破临界点。
Shooting my thick, hot cum deep inside of her, my body goes rigid from the intensity of my orgasm.=将浓稠滚烫的精液深深射入她体内，高潮的强烈快感让我全身绷紧。
At the same time, Nanase tenses up on my shaft. Her ass suddenly tightens around me. With a jerk of her hips, she cums right with me. Her thick seed coating my stomach.=与此同时，七濑的身体在我肉棒上骤然绷紧。她的后穴突然紧紧绞住我，随着腰肢猛然一颤，她与我同时达到了高潮。浓稠的爱液溅满了我的腹部。
I sprawl out over the floor, gasping for breath. My chest heaves, up and down.=我瘫软在地板上，大口喘着粗气。胸膛剧烈起伏着。
N-Nanase-kun...=七、七濑君...
I say her name, but after that, I've got nothing.=我呼唤着她的名字，而后便再也说不出话来。
She doesn't respond. I wait a few more seconds, but instead of a response, I hear the shuffling of clothes.=她没有回应。我又等了几秒，可等来的不是回答，而是衣物窸窣摩擦的声响。
When I look up at Nanase, my eyes open up wide. She's naked! In the short time, Nanase managed to completely strip herself down right on top of me.=当我抬头看向七濑时，双眼骤然睁大。她竟一丝不挂！就在这短短片刻间，七濑已然在我身上褪尽了所有衣衫。
A smile spreads over her face and she looks me in the eye.=她脸上漾开笑意，直直望进我的眼底。
You didn't think you were done, did you?=你该不会以为这就完事了吧？
Nanase-kun. I-I don't know if I can go again.=七濑君...我、我不知道还能不能再继续...
I just came.=我刚到。
When you're done, I'll tell you.=等你完事了，我再告诉你。
I want to argue, but seeing Nanase's nude figure sitting over top of me, it's almost too much. My cock perks right back up without even leaving her asshole.=我想反驳，但看着七濑赤裸的身躯跨坐在我身上，这刺激实在太过强烈。我的肉棒甚至还没从她后穴里抽出来，就再次昂首挺立。
See? I told you.=看吧？我早说过了。
Yeah but... ahhhh.=是啊...但是...啊啊...
I'm interrupted mid sentence as Nanase lifts her hips back up, and drops them down on me again. The sudden movement sends tremors through me.=话说到一半，七濑突然抬起腰肢又重重落下。这突如其来的动作让我浑身震颤。
Just one thrust and my cock is already throbbing in her ass again.=仅仅一次挺入，我的肉棒便在她臀间再度脉动起来。
Just take it. That's what you're here for.=乖乖受着，这就是你存在的意义。
<i>mmm</i> I know it feels good.=<i>嗯</i> 我知道这很舒服。
Yes. She's right. Even though I just came, her ass is trying to milk me all over again.=没错。她说得对。尽管我刚发泄过，她的小穴又想要榨干我了。
The cum from last round acting as lube, giving each thrust of her ass a squelching schlick sound to our sex.=上一轮的精液成了润滑剂，她臀部的每次撞击都让我们的交合发出淫靡的咕啾声。
Nanase arches her body over mine, and I can already see pre leaking out from her member.=七濑的身体在我上方弓起，我已经能看到她阳具前端渗出的先走液。
<i>mmm</i> there's no running now.=<i>嗯</i>...现在可逃不掉了呢。
You're completely mine.=你完全属于我了。
Say it.=说出口。
I close my eyes and Nanase gyrates her hips over my cock. Sending shivers tickling down my back as she teases me.=我闭上双眼，七濑的腰肢在我的性器上方款款摆动。她挑逗的动作让我脊背发麻，阵阵酥痒如电流般窜过全身。
I don't want to admit it, but the way this girl works me over, I can't refuse.=虽然不愿承认，但这姑娘撩拨人的手段实在让人难以抗拒。
I-I'm yours. All yours Nanase-kun.=我...我是你的。完完全全属于你，七濑君。
Once I answer, Nanase lifts her hips and drops them back down. Her ass humps over my penis, clenching around my member on each thrust.=当我给出回应后，七濑便抬起腰肢又重重落下。她的翘臀随着每次起伏在我阴茎上磨蹭，每次下沉时都会紧紧裹住我的肉棒。
The mind numbing pleasure swirls through my head, making me blank out.=令人神智麻痹的快感在脑中盘旋翻涌，让我彻底放空了意识。
That's it. Lose yourself for me.=就是这样，为我沉沦吧。
You're mine. And no one else's.=你是我的，只属于我一人。
As Nanase speaks, I notice her voice becoming ragged. She pants for breath, and I start thrusting up to meet her hips once more.=七濑说话时，我注意到她的声音变得断断续续。她喘息着，而我也再次挺腰迎向她的摆动。
Our bodies slapping together, letting ourselves drown in ecstasy.=我们的身体交缠碰撞，任由自己在极乐中沉沦。
I can't... I'm gonna...=我不行了...要去了...
Do it.=来吧。
Cum.=射了。
I'm gonna cum too.=我也要射了。
Her body arches over mine, rocking her hips needily back and forth on my cock. I can't hold back any longer.=她的身躯在我上方弓起，饥渴地在我阳具上前后摆动。我再也无法克制。
Neither can Nanase.=七濑也忍不住了。
I thrust up into her ass once more, hilting my cock inside of the girl. With one last whimper, my body goes rigid as I explode inside her again.=我再次挺腰直捣她的后庭，将肉棒深深埋入少女体内。随着最后一声呜咽，我的身体猛然绷紧，又一次在她体内爆发。
Shooting my hot seed deep inside of her anus, I fill Nanase once more with my load.=我将滚烫的精种深深射进她的菊穴，再次用白浊填满了七濑。
At the same time, the silver haired maid thrusts out her hips and she cums right with me.=与此同时，银发女仆猛然挺腰，与我同时达到了高潮。
Her body quivers over mine as she shoots her second load onto my stomach, making an even bigger mess.=她的身躯在我上方颤抖着，第二股爱液喷射在我的小腹上，将我们弄得更加狼藉不堪。
She hovers over me for a number of seconds without saying anything. We just ride out our orgasms together, resting in the afterglow of it all.=她静静地在我上方停留了数秒，一言不发。我们就这样共同沉浸在情欲的余韵中，任由高潮的余波缓缓消退。
Eventually though, Nanase regains her composure and stares back down at me with that knowing smile of hers.=然而最终，七濑还是恢复了镇定，带着她那抹心照不宣的笑意重新俯视着我。
How does my little pet feel now?=我的小宠物现在感觉如何呀？
A-Amazing.=太...太棒了
One word responses, that's all I'm capable of at this point.=单字回应，这就是我现在能做到的全部了。
You going to continue being my pet or what?=你是要继续当我的宠物还是怎样？
There's no argument. None. I don't even have to think about my response. The words leave my lips without a moment's hesitation.=无需争辩。根本不需要。我甚至不用思考该如何回应。这些话脱口而出，没有半分迟疑。
I'm yours.=我属于你。
Good boy.=好孩子。
Monday also passed without issue. Both Sena and Ayase were well rested, and eager to be back on the clock. The Monday crowd kept the girls busy.=星期一也平安无事地过去了。纱奈和绫濑都休息得很好，干劲十足地回到了工作岗位。周一的客流让女孩们忙得不可开交。
I even stepped out into the kitchen once or twice to help with some cooking. By the evening though, things had quieted back down.=我甚至去厨房帮了一两次忙。不过到了傍晚，店里又恢复了平静。
I see Nanase entering my office, hand on her hip, strutting in like she owns the place. The girl has confidence, and if I'm being honest, my heart. And she knows it.=只见七濑大摇大摆地走进办公室，单手叉腰的模样活像这里是她家开的。这丫头浑身散发着自信——说真的，她连我的心都一并俘获了。而她对此心知肚明。
The memories from Sunday are still fresh in my head. Both the good and the bad.=周日的记忆仍历历在目，无论是美好还是糟糕的部分。
I'm still vaguely annoyed at how she waltzed into my apartment and took complete control of the place. Then again, she did the exact same thing with me. Consistency?=她大摇大摆闯进我公寓反客为主的做派，至今想起来仍让我隐隐不爽。不过转念一想，她对我不也是如法炮制吗？这算不算某种程度的一以贯之？
G-Good morning, Nanase-kun.=早、早上好，七濑君。
The moment I ask, Nanase steps right up to the desk. Slapping a hand down, she leans in so that her face hovers over mine.=我刚开口询问，七濑就一个箭步冲到桌前。她"啪"地一掌拍在桌面上，俯身逼近，脸庞几乎要贴到我的面前。
Her sudden advances nearly jerk me out of the chair, heart pounding in my chest.=她突如其来的逼近吓得我差点从椅子上弹起来，心脏在胸腔里狂跳不止。
As a matter of fact, I do.=实不相瞒，确实如此。
I need... you.=我需要...你。
My face heats up at her words.=听到她的话，我的脸顿时烧了起来。
M-Me?="我...我吗？"
Nanase-kun... We're at work. On the clock. You can't just...="七濑君...我们正在工作。现在是上班时间。你不能就这样..."
Hmm? You're going to disobey me now?="嗯？你现在要违抗我的命令吗？"
And after all that training we did on Sunday?="周日的特训都白费了吗？"
I'm speechless, helpless, and useless without her ( a lot of "lesses"). All I can do really is nod. How can I argue with her? I've become her pet. Her toy. And <i>I've accepted it!</i>="没有她，我无言以对、束手无策、一无是处（全是'无'字辈）。我只能点头。怎么跟她争辩？我成了她的宠物。她的玩物。<i>而我竟甘之如饴！</i>"
I need you to do something very special for me.="我需要你为我做一件特别的事"
<i>Gulp...</i>=<i>咕嘟...</i>
My eyes flick past Nanase and I see the door to my office still ajar. <i>If anyone walked by...</i>=我的目光掠过七濑，看见办公室的门依然虚掩着。<i>要是有人经过...</i>
I'm in need of some very special cream.=我需要一种非常特别的乳霜。
N-Nanase-kun! We can't just...=七、七濑君！我们不能就这样...
I'm holding my breath, red faced at the mere suggestion of doing... well anything with her in my office. And she starts laughing!=我屏住呼吸，光是想到要在办公室里和她...做点什么就涨红了脸。而她居然笑出声来！
Nanase steps back from me, holding her gut as she bursts out in a fit of laughter and all I can do is stare dumbfounded.=七濑后退几步，捂着肚子爆发出一阵大笑，我只能目瞪口呆地站在原地。
Somehow, I'm being made fun of. I want to say something, but I'm too worked up to even speak. There's no choice but to just wait for her to calm down and see how she'll mock me.=莫名其妙地，我竟成了被取笑的对象。想说点什么，却因情绪激动连话都说不出来。别无选择，只能等她笑够了，看她要怎么揶揄我。
Ahh. That was fun.=啊，真有意思。
Sorry pet, I didn't mean to tease you.=抱歉啦小可爱，我不是存心要逗你的。
You're just too much fun to <i>play</i> with.=你实在太有趣了，让人忍不住想<i>戏弄</i>一番呢。
Her emphasis on the wordplay really bothers me. It brings me right back to the floor in my apartment on Sunday, when she hovered over top of me...=她刻意强调"戏弄"这个词真让我心烦。这让我立刻回想起周日公寓地板上，她居高临下俯视我的情景...
Hehe. Thinking about it?=呵呵。在想那件事吗？
N-No.=不...不是。
Liar.=骗子。
<i>She's enjoying this way too much!</i>=她简直乐在其中！
D-DId you need something or not?=你...你到底有事还是没事？
Fine. I'll lay off.=好吧，我这就收手。
We're almost out of the Triple Cherry Chocolate frosting.=我们的三重樱桃巧克力糖霜快用完了。
<i>Someone</i> forgot to order more.=<i>有人</i>忘记补货了。
Shoot.=糟了。
That someone would just so happen to be me. I must've skimmed right past it on Saturday when doing inventory.=那个"有人"正好就是我。周六盘货的时候肯定不小心漏看了。
If I'd been thinking, I could've ordered some more and we'd have it by now.=要是我当时机灵点，现在补订的货应该都到了。
I'm sorry. I must've been distracted.=抱歉，我刚才走神了。
Not by you. The party.=不是因为你，是派对太吵了。
Hehe. I know.=嘿嘿，我懂。
So, what are we going to do about this?=那，我们该怎么处理这事？
Hmmm.=嗯...
Well let me order some more so I don't forget.=那我再点些东西，免得待会儿忘了。
I hop onto my computer and pull up the vendor's order form. I fill the thing out and send it off so that we'll at least be good for next time.=我跳上电脑，调出供应商的订单表格。填好表格发送出去，这样至少下次就不会缺货了。
The last thing I need is to forget again. Then I'll never hear the end of it.=我最不想再犯同样的错误了，否则肯定会被念叨个没完。
I check through our product list to see what else we have in stock.=我仔细核对产品清单，查看我们还有什么库存。
Oh. How about we use the Strawberry Fudge Twist frosting if we run out?=哦。要是用完了的话，我们改用草莓软糖扭纹糖霜怎么样？
I can get behind that.=这个主意不错。
Those words again. I'm both excited by them, and frustrated by them. Being Nanase's pet isn't a bad thing.=又是这些话。我既为此感到兴奋，又为此感到沮丧。当七濑的宠物倒也不是件坏事。
Not if I get <i>rewards</i> like from Sunday. But is that all I am to her? A pet? Nothing else?=除非能像上周日那样拿到<i>奖励</i>...可我对她而言就只是宠物吗？除此之外什么都不是？
Is that all I am to you?=我对你来说就只是这样而已吗？
What? You don't like it?=怎么？你不喜欢吗？
I do. I do like it.=我喜欢。我确实喜欢。
Then what's the problem?=那问题出在哪儿？
You get what you want. I get what I want.=各取所需。
We both get to be very happy.=皆大欢喜。
I guess so.=我想是吧。
Nanase leans in and brushes her fingers through my hair. It's like she's petting a dog. I don't dislike it though. In a way, the petting is oddly comforting.=七濑凑近身来，用手指轻轻梳理我的头发。那动作简直像在抚摸小狗。不过我并不讨厌。这种触碰莫名让人安心。
That said, I'm not completely happy with it either. I still feel there's something missing here. But Nanase seems content.=话虽如此，我也并非完全满意。总觉得还缺少点什么。但七濑看起来倒是心满意足。
Then stop complaining.=那就别抱怨了。
Master knows best.=主人自有高见。
You're right. Master does know best.=您说得对，主人确实自有高见。
I better get back to work. Hayasaka-san will be wondering where I snuck off to.=我得回去干活了，早坂小姐该奇怪我溜哪儿去了。
I roll my eyes and watch as Nanase leaves my office. She's something else. <i>A whole lot of something too.</i>=我翻了个白眼，看着七濑离开办公室。这姑娘可真够特别的。<i>而且特别得过分。</i>
The whole pet relationship, while fun and very exciting, is still leaving me a bit empty. Something feels missing.=虽然宠物关系很有趣也很刺激，但总让我觉得心里空落落的。好像缺了点什么。
I want to spend more time with Nanase, and be even closer with her. I'm just not sure how to do that.=我想和七濑共度更多时光，与她更加亲密。只是不知道该怎么做才好。
Oh well.=唉，算了。
I'll have to think about that later. For now, I'd better just get back to work.=这事还是以后再想吧。眼下还是先专心工作要紧。
Better yet, I've grown close to Nanase. I think. She's a tough cookie, and doesn't take crap from anyone. That said, I've come to know a very different side of her.=更妙的是，我和七濑的关系越来越亲密了。她是个硬骨头，从不对任何人忍气吞声。不过，我也逐渐见识到了她不为人知的另一面。
A playful, sensual side that usually results in me being turned into her little pet. It's embarrassing to say the least, but I do enjoy it.=她顽皮又性感的那一面，总让我沦为她的掌中玩物。虽说羞耻至极，但我确实乐在其中。
I'd like something more serious with her, but I'm not sure Nanase wants that. Still, I'm a lucky guy.=我希望能和她发展更认真的关系，但不确定七濑是否也有此意。不过说到底，我已经是个幸运儿了。
I never would have expected to find such a lovely crossdressing maid willing to play with me.=真没想到能遇见这么可爱的伪娘女仆愿意陪我玩。
Some of us even loved you.=我们中甚至有人爱过你。
So this is it huh? I'm never gonna see you again?=所以就这样了吗？我再也见不到你了？
That's right. Looks like I'll have to find someone else to dote on.=没错。看来我得另寻他人来宠溺了。
You're a big boy though. I'm sure you'll survive.=不过你可是个大男孩了。我相信你能挺过去的。
I don't know. Not going to be the same without you.=我不知道。没有你的日子会不一样了。
Anywhere else you can recommend? Maybe even work at?=还有其他地方可以推荐吗？说不定还能找到工作？
Not really. We kind of had dibs on the whole crossdressing maid thing.=确实没有。我们基本垄断了女装执事这个行当。
The customer lets out a disappointed sigh. He shakes his head and takes a sip of his coffee. Lots of people stop by just to chat up the staff over their lunch breaks.=顾客失望地叹了口气，摇摇头抿了口咖啡。很多人午休时专程过来，就为了能和店员搭讪几句。
Man, if I had the cash, I'd never let this place close down.=唉，我要是有钱的话，绝对不会让这家店倒闭的。
I'm sure you wouldn't Master.=您当然不会的，老爷。
For now, enjoy your coffee and flag me down if you need something else.=现在请先享用您的咖啡，若有其他需要随时招呼我。
Nanase wanders off to attend to other customers while the first slumps over his coffee and slowly sips it down. I know the feeling.=七濑转身去招呼其他客人，第一位客人则瘫在咖啡杯前小口啜饮。这种感受我懂。
This cafe is a big part of his life, as it is for many others. Including Nanase. She lives for this place, more so than the others.=这家咖啡馆是他生命中重要的一部分，对许多人来说亦是如此。对七濑而言更是如此——她为这个地方而活，这份热忱远胜他人。
As upset as I know she is, Nanase is putting on her best face to give everyone a proper send off.=尽管我知道她内心有多难过，七濑依然强撑笑容，为每个人送上体面的告别。
I know you're in a relationship with Nanase-kun.=我知道你和七濑君正在交往。
She can be a lot to handle.=她可真够难伺候的。
I nod. Isn't that the truth? As much as I love Nanase, one can't overlook her attitude, or behavior. To be fair, Nanase has a lot going on.=我点点头。可不是吗？虽然我很爱七濑，但她的态度和举止确实让人难以忽视。平心而论，七濑身上背负着太多事情了。
She's had a tough life.=她这辈子过得挺不容易的。
Tougher than most. I just wish I could be closer to her.=比大多数人更艰难。真希望能和她更亲近些。
Best not to force it.=顺其自然最好。
Especially since Nanase-kun doesn't like being pushed around.=特别是因为七濑君不喜欢被人呼来喝去。
I laugh. Ain't that the truth. Try to push Nanase, and she'll shove you down the hall. No, I can't force something like that.=我笑了。可不是嘛。想强迫七濑做事，她准会把你怼到走廊那头去。不行，这种事勉强不来。
As much as I enjoy being her "pet", I want something more serious with her. Nanase is special, and deserves to be treated as such.=虽然当她的"宠物"很有趣，但我更渴望与她建立认真的关系。七濑很特别，理应得到特别的对待。
It's near impossible to tell if that's what she wants though. Nanase can be so possessive, but at the same time, very distant.=可要弄清这是否是她想要的几乎不可能。七濑既有着强烈的占有欲，却又总是若即若离。
I'd like to do something special for her.=我想为她做些特别的事。
Don't worry. I think I know just the thing.=别担心。我知道该做什么了。
r:"Nanase-kun is very lucky to have you, (.+?)-san."=七濑君能有$1小姐相伴，真是他的福气。
Woman=女人
Are you the manager here?=您是这里的经理吗？
I turn and see an older woman standing beside me. A businesswoman if I ever saw one. She's sporting a black jacket with a matching knee length skirt.=我转身看见一位年长的女士站在身旁。一看就是位职场精英。她穿着黑色外套，搭配同色及膝裙。
Um. Excuse me.=呃。打扰一下。
The unbuttoned jacket reveals a white, button-up blouse underneath. Dark brunette hair. Mid forties.=敞开的西装外套下露出一件白色纽扣衬衫。深棕色的头发。约莫四十五岁上下。
<i>What's she doing here?</i>=<i>她在这儿干什么？</i>
Yeah. Can I help you?=可以。需要帮忙吗？
Yeah actually.=确实需要。
She digs around in her purse and pulls out a small, vanilla envelope and hands it to me.=她在手提包里翻找一阵，掏出一个香草色的小信封递给我。
Could you see that Nanase-kun gets this?=能麻烦你把这个转交给七濑君吗？
Strange. She knows she could just get in line, doesn't she?=真奇怪。她明明知道可以排队等候的，对吧？
Umm. Sure.=呃...好吧。
I'm sorry. Who are you?=抱歉...你是哪位？
Someone who cared for her.=一个曾经在乎她的人。
It's so different being back here. So much has changed.=重返此地，感觉如此不同。一切都变了太多。
If you'll wait here, I can go get her...=如果您愿意在此等候，我可以去请她过来...
No. I don't want to spoil her moment.=不，我不想破坏她的重要时刻。
I'm sure she's nervous enough without me getting in the way.=她本来就够紧张的了，我不想再去添乱。
Besides. I have a plane to catch. I just wanted to make sure she got this.=再说了，我还得赶飞机呢。只是想来确保她收到这个。
Okay. Thank you.=好的。谢谢。
Thank you for looking after her.=谢谢你照顾她。
The woman smiles at me with her big blue eyes, and as quickly as she approached me, she squeezes her way past a group of people and disappears out the front door.=女人用她那双湛蓝的大眼睛冲我笑了笑，就像她突然靠近我那样，又迅速挤过人群，从前门消失不见了。
Stuffing the letter into my pocket, I tend to a few other people before getting back to work.=我将信塞进口袋，又招呼了几位客人，这才重新投入工作。
You doing okay?=你还好吗？
Not going to drop dead are you?=该不会要咽气了吧？
Nah. I'll be alright.=没事，我好着呢。
If I do though, remember to restock the frosting.=不过要是我真不行了，记得补货糖霜。
I don't want us running out again.=我可不想再断货了。
Like I'd screw that up.=我才不会搞砸这种事。
Thank you though.=不过还是谢谢你。
I didn't think we'd stay open this long.=没想到我们能撑这么久。
I've grown used to Nanase's sudden shifts in mood. Still doesn't make them any less jarring.=我已经习惯了七濑突如其来的情绪转变，但每次还是会被打个措手不及。
If I'm being honest, I wasn't sure we'd stay open either.=说实话，我也没把握我们能坚持到现在。
But if we would've closed, we would have gone down fighting.=但就算真要关门，我们也要战斗到最后一刻。
A fight to the death.=一场至死方休的战斗。
I'm not sure I'd have gone that far...=我不确定自己会做到这种地步...
Nanase has a good laugh, but she doesn't exactly deny the "fight to the death." As close as I've come to be with Nanase, I know she's joking.=奈奈濑开怀大笑，却并未完全否认"至死方休的战斗"这个说法。虽然我和奈奈濑已经相当亲近，但我知道她只是在开玩笑。
It's the only way to go.=这是唯一的出路。
Although sometimes she does make one think...=虽然有时她确实会让人产生这种念头...
We couldn't have pulled it off without you.=没有你我们绝对办不成这事。
You girls are the stars here.=你们几位姑娘才是这里的主角。
You deserve this.=这是你应得的。
Nanase gives me one more smile, before getting back to work.=七濑又对我笑了笑，然后继续工作去了。
A few weeks have flown by since the big concert took place. I'd say things are back to normal at the cafe, but the old, relaxed atmosphere of Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe is gone.=那场盛大的演唱会已经过去几周了。虽说咖啡馆的日常已经回归正轨，但"少女！少女！少女！？咖啡馆"往日那种悠闲自在的氛围却一去不复返了。
A job I enjoy with four lovely, hardworking maids, a guy couldn't ask for more. Well, at least that's what one would think.=这份工作让我能和四位可爱又勤劳的女仆共事，男人还能奢求什么呢？——至少表面看来确实如此。
You know this shopping center doesn't have any adult shops, don't you?=你该知道这家购物中心没有成人用品店吧？
You said we were here for cafe supplies, didn't you?=你刚才说我们是来采购咖啡厅用品的，对吧？
Well yeah! What the hell do adult shops have to do with that?=当然！成人用品店跟这事有什么关系啊？
So we're not buying thick, pink, silicone shafts for customers to...=所以我们不是要买那些粗壮的粉色硅胶棒给客人...
No! Of course not.=不！当然不是。
We don't run that kind of cafe.=我们可不是开那种咖啡馆的。
Nanase bursts out laughing as my face turns bright red from the onslaught of teasing. Not sure what I expected to be honest.=七濑的调笑让我涨红了脸，她见状顿时笑出了声。说实话，我也不知道自己究竟在期待什么。
We're <i>going</i> to one of the office shops. I've got some orders to pick up.=我们<i>正要去</i>办公用品店，有几份订单需要取货。
That's all?=就这样？
Yep.=嗯。
Nanase rolls her eyes. I can tell she's annoyed I asked her to come with me. An office supply run is not exactly "date worthy."=七濑翻了个白眼。我看得出她对我叫她一起来很不爽——毕竟采购办公用品可算不上什么"约会好去处"。
But there's more to this trip than just picking up calendars, paper, and crap. In my pocket is the letter that Nanase's foster mom gave to me the day of the concert.=但这次出行可不止是买日历、纸张这些杂货那么简单。我口袋里还装着演唱会那天七濑养母交给我的那封信。
I'd been searching for the right time to give it to Nanase.=我一直在寻找合适的时机把这封信交给七濑。
Don't you enjoy spending time with me?=难道你不喜欢和我待在一起吗？
I try to tease her back, revenge for the adult shop joke that garnered more than a few sets of eyes on us. Not that Nanase cared.=我也试着逗她玩，算是报复她开成人用品店玩笑害我们被好多人盯着看——虽然七濑压根不在乎这些。
I suppose dogs do jump and bark at their masters when they want to go for a walk.=狗儿想出门散步时，确实会对着主人又跳又叫呢。
So I shouldn't be too surprised by this.=所以我也没必要太过惊讶。
The pet talk returns and my blood boils a little. I enjoy the pet play from Nanase, don't get me wrong. I even find myself blushing a bit from how she addresses me.=宠物话题又来了，我的血液微微沸腾。别误会，我很享受七濑的宠物扮演游戏。甚至当她那样称呼我时，我自己都会有点脸红。
The problem is, that's all Nanase sees me as. A toy.=问题在于，在七濑眼里我永远只是个玩具。
I don't just want to be a pet.=我不想永远只当个宠物。
I muttered the words under my breath, but it appears that Nanase wasn't listening.=我低声嘟囔着，但七濑似乎根本没在听。
No use in backing out of the conversation now.=现在想退出对话已经来不及了。
I'm not exactly a genius with words, so those three deadly syllables spill out of my mouth with very little grace. Still, they get the point across.=我这人说话向来笨拙，那三个要命的字眼从我嘴里蹦出来时毫无优雅可言。不过，好歹是把意思传达到了。
I don't just want to be your pet.=我不想只当你的宠物。
I want to be more than that.=我想成为比那更特别的存在。
Taking her hand, I hold it between my palms. A slight blush creeps over Nanase's cheeks.=我轻轻握住她的手，捧在掌心间。七濑的脸颊悄悄泛起了红晕。
It's such a rare sight, that I'm certain you'd be more likely to spot a unicorn than a blushing Nanase.=这般景象实在稀罕，与其指望看到七濑脸红，不如相信独角兽现世更靠谱些。
I want a relationship... with you.=我想和你...建立恋爱关系。
D-Don't be ridiculous!=少、少胡说八道！
There's nothing to love about me.=我身上根本没有值得爱的地方。
I try to approach her, but the girl shrinks away. She stares off into nothing and for a fleeting moment. I see just how fragile Nanase really is.=我试图靠近她，女孩却瑟缩着躲开。她茫然凝视着虚空，在那一瞬间，我真正看清了七濑脆弱不堪的本质。
I'm too fucked up.=我已经烂透了。
Probably why no one's ever wanted me.=大概这就是从来没人要我的原因吧。
What about the cafe? Sena-kun? Ayase-san? And Hayasaka-san?=那咖啡馆呢？星奏君？绫濑同学？还有早坂同学？
Nanase shifts in place, moving her arms behind her back. She knows the other girls care about her.=七海轻轻挪动身子，将双手背到身后。她心里明白其他女孩都在意着自己。
They're family.=她们就是家人。
She's said so herself.=她自己亲口这么说过。
I can see the gears spinning though. She's already working on an excuse.=但我能看出她在盘算——已经开始编造借口了。
I won't let her.=我不会让她得逞。
Here.=给。
I pull out the small envelope that the woman at the concert gave me.=我掏出音乐会上那位女士递给我的小信封。
What's this?=这是什么？
Open it.=打开看看。
I don't explain what it is, or who it's from. Not yet.=我不会解释这是什么，也不会说它来自谁。现在还不是时候。
Without saying a word, Nanase tears open the envelope and pulls out a piece of notebook paper.=七海一言不发地撕开信封，抽出一张笔记本内页纸。
'Nanase Nagisa.'=七海渚
'I hope this letter finds you well Nanase. You have grown so much since I last saw you. And your voice.'="七海，希望这封信能平安送达你手中。自上次一别，你的成长令人惊叹——尤其是你的歌声。"
'Who knew a girl like you would have such a beautiful singing voice? Please accept my apologies for not speaking to you personally...'="谁能想到像你这样的女孩竟拥有如此天籁之音？请原谅我没能当面告诉你..."
Nanase gazes up to me, her eyes wide in shock. She's frozen in place for a moment, dumbfounded.=七海仰头望着我，震惊地睁大了双眼。她一时僵在原地，呆若木鸡。
I open my mouth to speak, but nothing comes out. Not that it matters. Nanase's eyes dart back down at the paper and she skims through the rest of the letter.=我张口欲言，却发不出声音。不过这也无关紧要了——七海的视线迅速落回信纸上，飞快地扫过剩下的内容。
'...Know that I love you very much Nanase. And I wish I could have been a better mother for you.'="...要知道妈妈非常爱你，七海。多希望能成为更称职的母亲啊。"
'I promise to come back again someday. Maybe then I will have the courage to face you.'="我保证总有一天会回来。到那时，也许我就能鼓起勇气面对你了。"
'Sorry you must put up with such a silly mother. But you look to be in good hands...'="抱歉让你摊上这么个糊涂母亲。不过看来...有人把你照顾得很好呢。"
She finishes reading and I spot a stray tear sliding out the corner of her eye.=她读完信，我瞥见一滴泪珠从她眼角悄然滑落。
The paper scrunches up in her hands and I step forward to hug her. Nanase's in too much shock to even react. I just wrap my arms around the girl and pull her in close.=信纸在她手中皱成一团，我上前将她拥入怀中。七濑震惊得连反应都忘了，我只是张开双臂将这个女孩紧紧搂住。
See? Your mom loved you. She still loves you.=看吧？你妈妈是爱你的。她现在依然爱着你。
You're not fucked up. No more than the rest of us anyway.=你并没有不正常。至少不比我们其他人更糟。
And to me, you're the most beautiful girl in Akihabara.=在我眼中，你就是秋叶原最美的女孩。
Why wouldn't I fall in love with you?=我怎能不为你倾心？
But... But...=可是... 但是...
Her whole world is shattering. I can only imagine the walls she's thrown up around her over the years. Nanase is worth loving. She is worth caring about.=她的整个世界正在崩塌。我只能想象这些年来她在自己周围筑起的高墙。七濑值得被爱，值得被珍惜。
The sad part is, she's just now realizing that for herself.=可悲的是，她直到现在才意识到这一点。
I press my lips in for a kiss with the girl. Catching her by surprise, our lips meet in a bit of a mangled kiss. I don't want Nanase to feel alone anymore.=我凑近女孩想要亲吻她。趁她不备时，我们的嘴唇笨拙地贴在了一起。我不想再让七濑感到孤独了。
Because... I-I'm in a casual relationship with Hayasaka-san.=因为...我...我和早坂小姐只是玩玩而已。
But nothing. I love you.=但没什么。我爱你。
That's fine. Even if you don't break it off, that's fine.=没关系。就算你不分手也没关系。
I don't deserve this.=我不配得到这些。
I kiss her again, and Nanase eases more into our embrace. We press tightly together as passerbys give us the odd stare or two.=我再次吻住她，七濑也更深地依偎进我们的拥抱中。我们紧紧相拥，引得路人投来一两道异样的目光。
I don't want her to feel dejected, or unloved. A lot of people care about her. Especially her foster mother. Especially me.=我不想让她感到沮丧，或是觉得自己不被爱。有很多人都在乎她。尤其是她的养母。尤其是我。
I don't care.=我不管。
I'm with the girl that I love.=我和心爱的女孩在一起。
Being with her is all that matters right now.=此刻有她相伴便已足够。
A-Are you sure?=你...你确定吗？
I give a one word answer and then sneak in another kiss to Nanase. By now, she's starting to calm down and collect herself.=我简短应了一声，趁机又偷亲了下七濑。此刻她已逐渐平复心绪，开始恢复常态。
... I-I can't do this.=...我...我做不到。
However, the confident and playful Nanase I'm so accustomed to isn't quite back yet. Instead, she nervously looks up at me. Her eyes filled with hope, and a hint of uncertainty.=但我所熟悉的那位自信又爱闹的七濑尚未完全回归。她只是紧张地仰望着我，眼眸中交织着希冀与犹疑。
She whispers when our lips break.=当双唇分离时，她轻声呢喃道。
If you never leave me... ever.=如果你永远...永远不离开我。
Then I will.=那我便不离不弃。
Nanase-kun. I promise I will never leave you...=七濑君...我发誓永远不会离开你...
Why?=为什么？
That last comment elicits a chuckle from Nanase and her smile finally returns.=这句调侃终于逗得七濑笑出了声，她脸上重新浮现出笑容。
She wraps her arms around me in an aggressive hug I'm only too happy to oblige in.=她猛地张开双臂抱住我，这记热情的拥抱让我甘之如饴。
We linger in the same spot just long enough for a nearby store manager to come out and chase us off.=我们在原地缠绵太久，惹得附近商店的经理出来赶人。
I can't stop laughing as I take Nanase's hand in mine, walking with her to do our shopping.=我牵着七濑的手笑得停不下来，和她并肩走向商场。
And I haven't even mentioned the promotion I want to give her at work. Somehow, that news pales in comparison to what just happened.=而我甚至还没提想给她升职的事呢。不知怎的，这个消息和刚才发生的事比起来简直黯然失色。
That's fine though. Nanase is finally mine. And I am finally hers.=不过没关系。七濑终于是我的了。而我，也终于属于她了。
Oh, my! Is that so?=哎呀！真的吗？
The girl's cheeks become bright red against her pale skin, further highlighting her beauty. She quickly retracts the flier, placing it back on top of her stack.=少女苍白的肌肤上泛起明艳的红晕，更衬出她的绝色容颜。她慌忙抽回传单，重新塞回那叠纸张最上方。
How embarrassing. I certainly didn't mean to get in your way, Master. I hope you will accept my sincere apology.=真是失礼了。弟子绝非有意妨碍师尊，恳请师尊宽恕。
There's no need for that. If anything, I'm happy to see that the employees here are working so hard.=不必如此。倒不如说，看到这里的员工如此勤勉，我甚感欣慰。
r:"My name is (.+). From today forward, I'll be the manager at the Girls! Girls! Girls?! Cafe. I look forward to working together."=我叫$1。从今天起，我就是 Girls! Girls! Girls?! 咖啡厅的店长了。今后还请多多指教。
r:"I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, (.+?)-san. My name is Kaduki Sena. Please, don't be afraid to come to me if you have any questions!"=幸会，$1桑。我叫角木星奏。有什么问题，请尽管来问我！
Y-you do know what kind of cafe this is, don't you? I-if you don't, well... This is gonna be... interesting...=你、你知道这里是什么样的咖啡厅……对吧？\n要、要是不知道的话，那……事情可就……有意思了……
I don't know what you mean. I'm sorry.=我不懂你的意思。对不起。
Sure, whatever you think is best, Ayase-kun.=当然，只要是绫濑君觉得最好的就行。
Hmm... Well, we should probably wait for the others. They'll, uh, be able to explain it better... or something.... Hehe...=嗯……这个嘛，我们还是等其他人吧。他们……呃，应该能解释得更清楚……或者什么的……嘿嘿……
Yeah... This'll be fun.=是啊……一定会很好玩的。
I nod, eliciting a smile from the woman as she places her hands on her hips.=我点点头，引得那女人一笑，双手叉腰。
Glad to hear it.=很高兴听到这个消息。
Well, let's not just stand around. We have things to do, people.=好了，别光站着了。我们还有事要做呢，各位。
She prances straight up to a customer who sat down while we were in the backroom and asks for their order.=她蹦蹦跳跳地径直走到一位客人面前为对方点餐，这位客人是我们还在后厨的时候坐下的。
Pfft. Ain't that supposed to be the manager's line?=切，那不是经理的台词吗？
You'd think so, but here we are.=话是这么说，但我们不就在这儿吗？
Nanase gives me a strangely cold smirk. All I can do is brush it off with an awkward grin.=七濑脸上露出一抹诡异的冷笑，我只能回以一个尴尬的笑容。
Uhhh... Let's mosey on, then, everyone.=呃……那我们就……溜达过去吧，各位。
Gyahahaha! What kinda phrase is that? You from out in the country or something?=嘎哈哈哈！那叫什么话？乡下来的吗？
No more than you are, I'm sure.=我看你也好不到哪去。
O-oh...=哦……哦……
As the room bursts into laughter, the five of us shuffle towards the door with me at the very rear.=满屋哄笑声中，我们五个人拖着步子走向门口，我跟在最后面。
At the very least, I'm glad everyone is able to share such a lighthearted moment before things potentially become stressful.=至少，在事情可能变得紧张之前，大家能共享这一刻的轻松，我很欣慰。
Once we've 'moseyed' onto the floor, everyone splits up.=我们一溜达到场上，大家就分开了。
Hayasaka moves to the far-left side of the cafe proper, Nanase heads behind the customer service counter, and Kaduki heads back outside with her stack of fliers.=早坂移动到咖啡馆大厅的最左边，七濑走向客服柜台后面，而花月则拿着她那叠传单回到了外面。
I follow Ayase to the right side of the floor, and she quickly jumps into her work, not so much as sparing me an explanation of what she's about to do.=我跟着绫濑来到大厅右边，她则立刻投身于工作中，甚至都顾不上跟我解释一句她打算做什么。
Amid watching the show, however, the blonde turns to me and does a 'come hither' motion.=然而，就在观看表演时，那个金发女孩却转向我，对我做了个过来的手势。
Scene 3 - Bedroom=场景3 - 卧室
Whatcha doing over here, mister?=你在这儿干嘛呢，先生？
Gyahahaha! Did I scare you?=嘎哈哈哈哈！我吓到你了吗？
I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd freak out so much.=抱歉。我没想到会把你吓成这样。
Hope you can forgive me.=希望你能原谅我。
No worries.=没事。
I totally wasn't scared.=我才没害怕呢。
Pfft. I wasn't scared.=切。我才没害怕呢。
Bug huh?=是bug啊？
I blank. Okay, maybe that comeback wasn't exactly the best idea to say in a cafe. Ayase enjoys my "deer in the headlights" expression though because she bursts out laughing.=我大脑一片空白。好吧，在咖啡馆里这么回嘴，或许真不是个好主意。不过绫濑似乎很喜欢我这呆若木鸡的样子，她放声大笑起来。
I can't help but feel a little embarrassed, even though she's clearly just being playful.=虽然她很明显只是在开玩笑，但我还是忍不住感到有些不好意思。
You trying to say we got a pest problem?=你是说我们这儿有麻烦了？
Surprised me is all..=不过是吓了我一跳。
Well.. I think some uhh... kind of bug must've bitten me.=嗯……我感觉自己像是被什么虫子咬了。
Oh? Then why'd you jump?=哦？那你为什么跳？
Gyahahaha!=嘎哈哈哈！
So, what are you doing bringing your computer out here?=所以，你把电脑带到这里来做什么？
Don't usually see the manager out like this unless someone's in trouble.=除非有人惹麻烦了，否则平时是见不到经理的。
No one's in trouble.=没人惹麻烦。
I'm just doing some observations and taking notes.=我只是在做一些观察和记录。
That's a relief. We need someone who'll take the job seriously.=太好了。我们需要一个能认真对待这份工作的人。
<i>Haa...</i> Not to say the last guy didn't, but he was kinda... slack, y'know? He always got those vacant, lifeless eyes by lunchtime.=唉……也不是说上一个不认真，但他那人吧……有点散漫，你懂吧？一到午饭时间，眼神就变得空洞、毫无生气。
I guess that's to be expected when you're told to sit in the back and stay outta everyone's view, though, huh?=不过，一直被要求坐在后面，远离所有人的视线，会变成那样也难怪了，是吧？
Then again, there's still plenty of time for you to start slacking off, ain't there? Gyahahaha!=话又说回来，你还有的是时间开始懈怠，不是吗？嘎哈哈哈！
Ayase laughs so hard I worry she'll fall over. Instead, she takes a seat in front of me, propping her chin up with one arm.=绫濑笑得前仰后合，我甚至担心她会摔倒。但她没有，而是在我面前坐下，单手托着下巴。
By the way, it's just about time for my break. Hope you don't mind if I sit here for it.=对了，正好到我休息的时间了。不介意我在这里坐会儿吧？
If you need me to be quiet or even leave, just say so. I don't wanna cause you any trouble.=如果你需要我安静些，或者离开，尽管说。我不想给你添麻烦。
I need to get some work done, so...=我还有些工作要做，所以……
I'd love to talk to you, Ayase-san.=我很想和你聊聊，绫濑同学。
I want to get to know my employees. Spend time with them.=我想了解我的员工，花时间和他们相处。
It's probably my imagination running wild, but I can't shake the feeling she's flirting with me. <i>There's no way. Why would she?</i>=可能是我的胡思乱想，但我总觉得她是在挑逗我。<i>不可能。她为什么要这么做？</i>
Are you alright? Sh-should I go get Sena-kun? She always keeps medicine in her bag....=你没事吧？要、要不要我去找星奏君？她包里一直带着药……
I try to laugh along with her. The situation is awkward enough as it is, but better this than having to tell Ayase what really was circling around in my head.=我试着陪她一起笑。情况已经够尴尬的了，但总比把脑子里真正的想法告诉绫濑要好。
W-well, never mind. I don't wanna pry.=当、当我没问。我不想打探你的隐私。\n\n当、当我没问。我不想打探隐私。
When a couple of eyes turn towards us because of Ayase's laughter, her cheeks turn red, and she fakes a cough.=因为绫濑的笑声，几道目光投向我们，她的脸颊泛红，假咳了一声。
Bull's eye! Gyahahaha!=正中靶心！嘎哈哈哈！
Err...=嗯……
Hehe. Let me guess: it's the kind of joke you can't tell at work?=嘿嘿。让我猜猜：是不是那种上班时不能讲的笑话？
You mean you remembered a joke or something?=你是说你想起什么笑话了？
I just had a weird thought was all. It's nothing to be worried about.=我只是有个奇怪的想法而已。没什么好担心的。
Haha. No, no. I'm fine.=哈哈。不，不。我没事。
Or should I say, "What can I get for you, Master?"=又或者我该说：“我能为您做些什么，主人？”
This isn't appropriate for the workplace, Nanase-kun.=在工作场合这么做可不合适，七濑君。
I can't bring myself to say a single word. I feel like a child who's been scolded by their parents for running off in the grocery store: filled with paralyzing guilt and shame.=我一个字也说不出来。我感觉自己就像一个在超市里乱跑而被父母责骂的孩子：充满了令人麻痹的愧疚与羞耻。
    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Sena.</color>\r\n    <b>Watch Nanase.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Watch Hayasaka.</color>=    <color\=#ffffff88>观察星奏。</color>    <b>观察七濑。</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>观察早坂。</color>
It catches the attention of a few other customers, but only for a moment. I can't help but chuckle. Wonder who won.=这吸引了其他几位顾客的注意，但也只是一瞬间。我忍不住轻笑。不知道是谁赢了。
Even if she deserved getting ignored, she still made a good point. I shouldn't be ignoring my own employees.=就算她活该被无视，但她说的确实有道理。我不该无视自己的员工。
I'm addicted to anime and manga.=我沉迷于动画和漫画。
No way! You're a real man's man, huh?=不会吧！你还真是个纯爷们儿，哈？
Oh, you know. The usual Akihabara fare: anime, video games, manga, maids. The stuff you'd expect from some random guy walking down the strip.=哦，你知道的。就是秋叶原常见的那些东西：动画、游戏、漫画、女仆。你在街上随便找个路人，能想到的也就这些了。
Were you the team's star player?=你是队里的明星球员吗？
I like otokonoko.=我喜欢伪娘。
I remain silent and return to my work, pretending Nanase isn't there. She begins to frown as the realization of what I'm doing dawns on her.=我保持沉默，回到工作中，假装七濑不存在。当她明白过来我在做什么时，便开始皱眉。
Let's see... There's also lacrosse, tennis, ice skating, and...=我想想……还有长曲棍球、网球、滑冰，以及……
Not that I'm educated enough to call her out on it, and I don't want to make an ass of myself. So, I don't question it.=我学识不足以指正她，也不想自取其辱。所以，我没有多问。
I just smile and nod. Fortunately, there are no "<i>Gotcha!</i>" moments.=我只是微笑着点点头。幸好，没有出现被当场拆穿的窘境。
On the days I don't have class, I'll practice in the park, or sometimes hit the gym.=没课的日子，我会在公园练习，或者有时候去健身房。
The customers, sure, but that's different. That's just part of my job.=顾客当然也算，但那不一样。那只是工作而已。
Yeah. It was fun, Ayase-san.=嗯。很有趣，绫濑。
But yeah. Soccer is great. So is basketball—even though it's a <i>little</i> hard for me to slam dunk.=不过嘛。足球很棒。篮球也很棒——虽然对我来说，灌篮有点难。
She has a lot of passion; so much that I'm envious. Not everyone can say they were part of tournament winning teams.=她非常有热情，热情到我都很羡慕。不是每个人都能说自己曾是冠军队伍的一员。
Then, where is it appropriate? At home? Behind closed doors? The locker room?=那么，在哪里才合适？在家里？关起门来？更衣室？
I'm serious.=我是认真的。
So am I.=我也是。
I don't think you get what kind of place this is, Mr. Manager.=经理先生，我想你还没搞懂这是个什么地方。
Flirting with customers is part of the job. Honestly, you won't be here long if you keep that stick up your ass.=和客人调情是工作的一部分。老实说，你要是再这么假正经，你可干不长。
Ah. But that's right. You don't have to wear a sexy, revealing outfit like us, do you?=啊。不过也对。你又不用像我们一样穿得性感又暴露，对吧？
Your body isn't being objectified under the desperate, horny gazes of the people you're supposed to be serving. Must be nice.=你的身体不会被物化，暴露在你所服务的那些人饥渴又好色的目光之下。想必很轻松吧。
Not that I'm complaining per se.=当然，我不是在抱怨。
Just don't forget what I said before. This is our cafe; you're only a guest here. And guests should treat their hosts with respect, don't you think?=只要别忘了我之前说过的话。这是我们的咖啡馆，你在这里只是个客人。而客人应该尊重主人，你不觉得吗？
Talk about being put in one's place. By the end of her little rant, I've got people staring, trying to figure out what's going on.=要说被人摆正位置，莫过于此了。等她那通数落一完，所有人都盯着我看，想搞清楚发生了什么事。
I like to play sports.=我喜欢运动。
Why not tell me something about yourself?=为什么不跟我说说你的事？
I like to play sports. I haven't had much time for them lately, but I do play a couple when I can. Usually whenever I visit my parents' hometown.=我喜欢运动。最近没什么时间玩了，不过一有机会还是会玩上一两种。通常是回我父母老家的时候。
The change in Ayase's demeanor is immediate. She grows tall and happy like a freshly-watered plant. It's absolutely adorable.=绫濑的态度立刻就变了。她像一株刚浇过水的植物，整个人都变得挺拔而喜悦。实在是太可爱了。
Ha. What'd you think I was into?=哈。你以为我喜欢什么？
Ouch...=哎哟……
I didn't mean it like that. Just, it's nice to meet someone who likes the same crap as me for once, y'know?=我不是那个意思。就是，好不容易能遇上一个和我喜欢一样东西的人，你懂吧？
What do you play, Ayase-san?=你玩什么，绫濑同学？
Just two guys coincidentally meeting up at the local shopping center... Funny how that happens!=两个男人刚好在本地的购物中心碰上……真是有趣的巧合！
Did someone put you up to this?=是有人指使你这么做的吗？
I'm good, thanks.=我很好，谢谢。
As much as I respect Ayase's self-awareness with her appearance, the fact she's obviously only doing things to get on my good side is slightly concerning. What's the angle?=我很欣赏绫濑对自己外貌的自知之明，但她这么做明显只是为了讨好我，这一点让我有些不安。她到底有什么目的？
Were you, uh, doing some shopping? Need any help carrying those bags? I might not look it, but I'm actually pretty strong!=那个……你是在购物吗？需要帮忙提这些袋子吗？别看我这样，我力气其实很大的！
Okay. I'll take you up on your offer. Thanks, Ayase-san.=好的。我接受你的提议。谢谢你，绫濑。
Ayase turns away from me, blocking me from taking the groceries that I paid for. No use in arguing. Long as I get them back when we part ways.=绫濑转过身，挡着不让我拿我付了钱的东西。跟她争也没用。只要分开时能拿回来就行。
Once we reach the street, things are less hectic, thankfully. The orange light has dimmed out as the sky turns to a pale blue.=来到街上后，谢天谢地，总算没那么乱了。橘色的光芒渐渐黯淡，天空也变成了淡蓝色。
Huh? So do you do much shopping here then?=嗯？那你经常来这里购物吗？
Well, we'd better hurry, huh? It's pretty dark now.=好吧，我们最好快点，是吧？天已经很黑了。
Ayase's a hard worker, but she's a bit weirder than I'd thought she'd be. Oh well, everyone's got their quirks.=绫濑工作很努力，但比我想象的要古怪一些。也罢，每个人都有自己的怪癖。
No, I have to take the train home.=不，我得坐火车回家。
So, do you live around here?=所以，你住在这附近吗？
Fortunately, Ayase never strays too far from me when we are separated.=幸好，我们分开时，绫濑从不会离我太远。
With a sigh, I head towards the exit. Ayase follows me with a sprint, trying to keep by my side. With the evening crowd though, it's difficult for us to stay next to each other.=我叹了口气，走向出口。绫濑小跑着追了上来，努力地想待在我身边。但在傍晚拥挤的人潮中，我们很难紧挨着彼此。
Very sure!=非常肯定！
O-okay... if you're sure...=那……好吧……如果你确定的话……
N-no! I've got this!=不……不！我能搞定！
Pretty sure you did more of the closing duties that I did. Here, let me take at least a couple of those...=你做的收尾工作肯定比我多。来，我帮你拿几件吧……
I can handle these. I'm sure you're still tired from closing up earlier.=我能应付这些。你刚才收尾肯定还很累。
I go to hand her half of the grocery bags, but she instead swipes all of them from me in one fell swoop. She grins proudly, giggling to herself.=我正要把一半的购物袋给她，她却一把将它们全都抢了过去。她得意地咧着嘴，自顾自地咯咯笑着。
Um... right. Why don't you take these bags, then?=嗯……好吧。那这些袋子就给你了？
However, I'd like to avoid making a big scene out of things, so I keep my mouth shut. Besides, I don't want things getting awkward between us. We still have to work together.=不过，我不想把事情闹大，所以什么也没说。再说，我也不想让我们之间变得尴尬。毕竟我们还要一起共事。
Yeah, there's no doubt about it. Ayase is acting like a real weirdo right now. It's almost off-putting with how <i>nice</i> she is acting.=是啊，毫无疑问。绫濑现在的举止真的很反常。她这副<i>和善</i>的样子，简直让人有些不舒服。
Pfft. This is nothing. I'm here to help you with whatever you need, mister! <i>Never forget that.</i>=噗。这算什么。我是来帮你解决任何问题的，先生！<i>别忘了这点。</i>
Right?! So weird!=对吧？！太奇怪了！
Oh my god! You're right; that's so weird and coincidental.=我的天！你说得对，这也太奇怪，太巧合了。
Not that I mind per se. Well, whatever her intentions are, I decide to go along with it for now.=我本身倒也不介意。也罢，不管她有什么打算，我决定暂时先顺着她。
Did Ayase always have this kind of personality? Last I checked, I wasn't the straight man in a comedy duo.=绫濑一直都是这种性格吗？我又不是搞笑二人组里的吐槽役。
O-oh! If it ain't the big boss! What a total, complete coincidence! It's sooo weird that we'd run into each other here, huh?=哦、哦！这不是大老板吗！真是天大的巧合啊！能在这里碰上，也太奇怪了吧，哈？
Ayase <i>does</i> work here, right? She actually gets work done at least once in a while?=绫濑确实是在这里工作的吧？她居然偶尔会干活？
Finally, Ayase heads to the kitchen. I rush to catch up with her as she gets past the kitchen doors.=终于，绫濑走向厨房。我赶紧追上去，在她穿过厨房门时追上了她。
Is she calling my hands ugly? Is that what I'm gathering from this conversation? I'm almost offended if I didn't find the idea so preposterous.=她是在说我的手丑吗？我从这段对话里听出的就是这个意思？要不是觉得这个想法太过荒唐，我差点就生气了。
Problem is, you're not cute.=问题是，你不可爱。
Maybe if you put on a dress and clean up a little better, they won't mind. But until then... it's a no.=或许你穿上裙子，再好好打扮一下，他们就不会介意了。但在那之前……不行。
I could never compete with you girls.=我怎么比得过你们这些女孩。
My mom says I'm cute.=我妈妈说我可爱。
Give me a dress.=给我一件衣服。
The surprise must show on my face, because Ayase bursts out in laughter.=我的惊讶想必全都写在了脸上，因为绫濑突然放声大笑。
Manliness? Nah. That's not the problem. I'm pretty manly myself.=男子气概？不，问题不是这个。我本身就很有男子气概。
Sorry. I'll be careful not to let them spot me. I'd hate to ruin their meal with my disgusting manliness.=抱歉。我会注意不让他们发现我。我可不想用我这恶心的男子气概扫了他们的兴。
Certainly customers wouldn't really be that crazy about our maids.=想必客人们还不至于对我们的女仆那么着迷。
If the customers see you making food, they might complain about ugly man hands touching their meal.=如果客人们看见你在做饭，他们可能会抱怨饭菜被男人的脏手碰了。
r:"Where'd you come from, (.+?)-san?"=你从哪儿来的，$1桑？
O-oh! Jeez!=喔-噢！天哪！
She jumps when she sees me, letting out an adorable squeak. I don't feel bad about it, though; not after catching this sneaky vixen wasting precious time!=她看见我时吓了一跳，发出一声可爱的尖叫。不过我可不觉得抱歉，毕竟是这只狡猾的小狐狸在浪费宝贵时间，还被我逮个正着！
Ayase sure talked my ear off with the subject last time, so I can only imagine what their conversation must entail.=上次绫濑就那个话题跟我唠叨个没完，所以我都能想象到他们的对话会是什么内容了。
Also, the customer really looks to enjoy the conversation. I assume it's something with sports.=而且，客人看起来很享受这次谈话。我猜是和体育有关的话题。
She's worried about my personal tastes with the maid outfits. That's not the problem. It's actually quite the opposite. I love the design of their maid clothing.=她担心我对女仆装的个人品味。那不是问题。实际上恰恰相反。我很喜欢她们女仆装的设计。
Gyahaha! I suppose you would. Best leave the crossdressing to the professionals.=桀哈哈哈！我料到你会这么想了。变装还是交给专业的来吧。
Oh, well... I thought I'd lend you a hand if you needed it, actually. You seemed busy when I saw you.=哦，那个……其实，如果你需要的话，我想帮你一下。我看到你的时候，你好像很忙。
That's true. Man, the people at that table reaaaa~lly like to talk. I thought they'd never let me go. Phew...=可不是嘛。天哪，那桌的人也太能聊了。我还以为他们永远不会放我走呢。呼……
What, you're not secretly a master chef? Damn...=什么，你居然不是大厨？可恶……
In one pan, she's making an omelet. In another, she has beef and vegetables frying. Based on that, I can guess that the orders are omurice and gyudon. Both are pretty standard fare.=她用一口锅做着煎蛋卷，另一口锅则炒着牛肉和蔬菜。据此推断，点的应该是蛋包饭和牛丼。两样都是很常见的菜式。
On top of customer service and acting, the girls personally make each meal for their guests. Talk about service!=除了招待客人和进行表演，姑娘们还会亲自为客人做每一份餐点。这服务，真是没话说。
Ayase takes the dishes as well as some drinks <i>(although I don't know when she prepared them)</i> and stacks them on her arms like a true culinary pro.=绫濑接过碗碟和饮料<i>（也不知道她是什么时候准备的）</i>，然后像个真正的餐饮行家一样，把它们叠放在手臂上。
I think I'll just let this one slide.=我想还是算了吧。
Oh, that's right. I wanted to spend some time with Ayase, then I caught her slacking off. I should probably address that, but I'll feel bad if I do it now.=哦，对了。我本想陪陪绫濑，结果发现她在偷懒。我应该说说她的，但现在这么做又会觉得过意不去。
Anyway, what can I help you with, Manager? Just let me know what you need!=总之，经理，有什么吩咐吗？尽管开口！
Uh... Sorry about all that. Didn't mean to get us so far off-topic.=呃……抱歉。不是故意把话题扯这么远的。
I'm not knocking it if they are, but I doubt they're working tables at a maid cafe. Oh well, at least she gets where I'm coming from.=我倒不是说那样不好，但我可不信他们是在女仆咖啡厅打工。唉，好在她明白我的意思。
Ayase laughs again, and I'm left scratching my head at her comment. Was that a joke? Are there that many crossdressers at 100 years of age?=绫濑又笑了起来，我摸不着头脑，她说的是什么意思？是玩笑吗？一百岁了还玩异装癖的人有那么多吗？\n绫濑又笑了起来，我摸不着头脑。是玩笑吗？一百岁了还玩异装癖的人有那么多吗？
It'd probably take you 100 years anyway just to think of going pro here.=反正光是想在这里成为职业选手，就得花你一百年。
Couldn't have said it better myself.=说到我心坎里了。
If I tried on one of those maid uniforms, I'd just be doing the world a great disservice.=我要是穿上那种女仆装，简直是对这世界的一大残害。
Ayase doesn't say anything, just drinks up the compliments.=绫濑什么也没说，只是沉浸在赞美之中。
Hey. Don't take this the wrong way, but, uh... is the cafe having financial troubles?=嘿。你别误会，不过，呃……咖啡店是遇到财务困难了吗？
It takes all I have not to spit out the truth. A cold sweat settles in, and I start to fidget. I only hope that Ayase doesn't pick up on anything. I don't want her worrying over this.=我拼尽全力才没把真相说出口。冷汗冒了出来，我开始坐立不安。我只希望绫濑没有察觉到什么。我不想让她为这事担心。
She quickly peps up, although there's still a shadow of anxiety in her eyes.=她很快便振作起来，尽管眼中的焦虑仍未褪去。
Let's just ignore the fact that's exactly what happened. It's so true that it physically hurts every time I think about it.=我们还是别去想事情的真相了。它太过真实，真实到我每次一想起来都痛彻心扉。
But, um... if the situation changes, give me a heads up, okay?=不过，嗯……如果情况有变，要提前通知我一声，好吗？
Why would they hire a new manager for a dying business anyway, right? That wouldn't make sense.=再说，他们为什么要给一家快倒闭的公司请新经理呢？对吧？这根本不合理。
You're... cooking?=你在……做饭？
You were doing it to help us.=你这么做是为了帮助我们。
Hey. We're a team. We've got this.=嘿。我们是一个团队。我们能搞定。
Mind if I take over the cooking?=介意我来做饭吗？
I mean. No. I'll do it.=我的意思是。不。我来做吧。
It doesn't take long and I've got a couple orders of food ready for her customers. As I'm working though, I hear a gasp and turn to find a shocked Ayase standing at the counter.=没花多长时间，我就为她的客人们准备好了几份餐点。可就在我忙活的时候，我听到一声惊呼，转身发现一脸震惊的绫濑正站在柜台前。
Right. The cafe is fine.=对。咖啡馆很好。
What a relief.=总算松了口气。
Oh. So, that's... all it is? Nothing else?=哦。所以……就只是这样？没别的了？
At least, I <i>hope</i> we won't be shutting down.=至少，我*希望*我们不会倒闭。
But that's why I'm making these changes. The point is to keep the cafe from shutting down.=所以我才要做出这些改变。为的就是不让咖啡馆倒闭。
Of course not. I have noticed we're not pulling in as much money as we could be.=当然不是。我注意到，我们的收入没有达到应有的水平。
Are we shutting down or something?=是要倒闭了吗？
Ayase however, remains in place. She stands lost in a place she knows better than I do.=然而，绫濑却伫立原地。她惘然地站着，身处一个她比我更熟悉的地方。
Hayasaka walks over to the locker room, void of her usual cheer. Shortly after, Nanase and Sena wordlessly go to change as well..=早坂走向更衣室，没了往日的欢快。紧接着，七濑和星奏也一言不发地去换衣服了..
I love the uniforms. You all look stunning in them.=我爱这套制服。你们穿上都美极了。
Long white stockings, combined with the beautiful black skirt and frills, it's no wonder people come here. These maids are gorgeous. As for me...=长筒白袜，配上漂亮的黑裙和褶边，难怪人们会来这里。这些女仆真是太美了。至于我……
Don't you like our uniforms?=难道你不喜欢我们的制服吗？
As tempting as it looks, I don't think I can do it.=虽然看起来很诱人，但我想我做不到。
Weird how that works, but maybe it's just the result of spending the better part of your time competing with your peers.=这运作方式还真是奇怪，不过，也许只是因为你把大部分时间都花在和同辈竞争上了。
Then again, she's a total jock, and that type does tend to be more charismatic.=话又说回来，她是个十足的运动狂，而那种人通常也更有魅力。
Ayase really is more sociable than I realized.=绫濑真的比我想象中更善于交际。
So, I wait, and wait. At first, I figure it's just my imagination making things feel longer, but every time I peek at the clock on my laptop, a minute or two has passed.=就这样，我等啊，等啊。起初，我以为是我的错觉让时间显得漫长，可每当我瞥一眼笔记本电脑上的时钟，一两分钟就过去了。
I spot Ayase in one of the opposite corners, busily chatting away with customers. I guess my break will have to wait a bit longer, since I don't want to interrupt them.=我发现绫濑正在对面的角落里，忙着和顾客们聊天。我想我的休息时间得再等一会儿了，因为我不想去打扰他们。
Ayase stands in front of me with an awkward grin, dressed like she's ready to go out for a jog.=绫濑站在我面前，脸上挂着尴尬的笑容，穿得像是准备出门慢跑。
If it means a chance to get my body moving, I'll play anything. But if I had to pick a favorite, I guess it'd be... soccer. That was my best sport in high school, after all.=只要有机会活动身体，我什么都玩。但如果非要选一个最喜欢的，我想应该是……足球。毕竟那是我高中时最擅长的运动。
Pfft. I wish.=嗤，但愿如此。
Turns out short, stubby legs aren't very helpful with soccer.=事实证明，短粗的腿并不适合踢足球。
Oh...=哦……
Don't get me wrong; I was still a good player.=不要误会，我仍然是个好球员。
Hehe. Maybe I just said too much.=呵呵。或许是我说得太多了。
The blonde goes on to tell me all about her high school sports career. It's honestly quite impressive.=金发女孩接着向我讲述了她的高中运动生涯。说实话，确实令人印象深刻。
She goes on to list so many sports that it veers into "<i>I don't even know what that is</i>" territory.=她列举的运动项目是如此之多，以至于已经进入了“<i>我根本不知道那是什么</i>”的范畴。
In fact, I'm pretty sure she makes a couple up just to check that I'm still paying attention.=事实上，我敢肯定她随口编造了几个，只是为了考验我是否还在认真听。
Anyway, I like to do other physical activities every day, too.=总之，我每天也喜欢做些别的体育活动。
I always jog in the morning, and then, I go to a martial arts class a few times a week after work.=我总是早上慢跑，然后下班后每周去上几次武术课。
You sound dedicated.=听起来你很坚定。
Only way I'm going to stay healthy.=我只有这样才能保持健康。
For a moment, Ayase's face drops. She opens her mouth like she wants to say something but then stops.=一时间，绫濑的脸色沉了下去。她张了张嘴，像是有话要说，但终究没有开口。
A moment later, her usual smile returns.=片刻后，往常的笑容又回到了她的脸上。
I'm sure talking about myself a lot, huh? Sorry about that.=我是不是净说我自己的事了？抱歉啊。
Yesterday, Ayase appeared quite concerned about the cafe's situation. I don't blame her. Suddenly losing so many hours would freak out just about anyone.=昨天，绫濑对咖啡店的情况表现得相当担忧。我不怪她。突然少了这么多工时，换作是谁都会吓坏的。
I should really give her some extra thanks for all the hard work she's done. Everyone really. But for now, I'll show my appreciation to the cute blonde.=我真该好好感谢她的辛勤付出。其实每个人都该感谢。不过现在，我还是先向这位可爱的金发姑娘表达我的谢意吧。
r:"Um. (.+?)-san."=嗯。$1先生。
Actually, it's the opposite. I wanted to chat with you and thank you for all your hard work.=其实恰恰相反。我想和你聊聊，也想感谢你的辛勤付出。
Of course. You're reliable, and a hard worker. Why would you be in trouble?=当然。你很可靠，也很勤奋。怎么会惹上麻烦呢？
No. I shouldn't have doubted you.=不。我不应该怀疑你。
But the blonde is giving off some overly clingy vibes. That or she's trying real hard to get on my good side.=但那个金发女郎给人的感觉有些过于黏人。要不然就是她在拼命想讨好我。
<i>She noticed.</i>=她注意到了。
A date? With you?=约会？跟你？
Not like an official date.=不算是正式约会。
So... hanging out?=所以……一起玩？
Yeah! Kinda.=嗯！算是吧。
Come on! It'll be fun. I promise.=来吧！会很好玩的。我保证。
Sounds like fun=听起来很有趣
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Maybe I can help with the last few tasks.=也许我能帮忙完成最后几项任务。
If you want to get changed and ready to go Sena-kun, then Ayase-san and I can finish up.=星奏君，如果你想去换衣服准备出发，那之后的事就交给我和绫濑来收尾吧。
r:"In that case, thank you (.+?)-san."=既然如此，谢谢你，$1桑。
I'll take off first then.=那我先走了。
Sena gives a grateful smile and disappears back into the locker room for changing.=星奏感激地笑了笑，转身回更衣室换衣服去了。
There really isn't that much left to do, but by taking her place, I've given myself an in for chatting with Ayase.=剩下的工作其实不多了，不过替她来做，也算是给了我一个和绫濑搭话的借口。
I'm not in trouble, am I?=我没惹麻烦吧？
What? What makes you think that?=什么？你怎么会这么想？
Well, you weren't exactly subtle about getting rid of Sena-kun.=毕竟，你赶走星奏君的手段可算不上高明。
And managers usually don't wanna talk alone with someone unless they're in trouble.=而且，经理通常不愿意单独和人谈话，除非是对方惹了什么麻烦。
Okay. Maybe she's a bit more worried than I would've thought.=好吧。可能她比我想的还要担心。
No. No. Nothing like that.=不。不。没有那种事。
You're right. I am a hard worker.=你说得对。我很努力。
Most reliable maid you got here in fact!=实际上，你拥有的可是最可靠的女仆！
Gyaha! That was silly of me.=嘎哈哈！是我糊涂了。
Hehe it's alright.=嘿嘿，没关系。
I could've used a different approach too.=我本来也可以换个法子。
You know what you're doing. And as your best maid, I need to have your back.=你知道自己在做什么。作为你最好的女仆，我当然要支持你。
Okay...=好吧…
Did I feed her ego a little too much? And did she just refer to herself as my "best maid?"=我是不是把她捧得太高了？她刚才居然还自称是我的“最好的女仆”？
Don't get me wrong. I'm glad Ayase has my back, and I meant what I said. She's a good worker.=别误会。我很高兴绫濑能支持我，我说的也是真心话。她工作很卖力。
Ah. Did I say something weird?=啊。我是不是说了什么奇怪的话？
No. I was just a little surprised. That's all.=没有。我只是有点意外。仅此而已。
But anyways, thank you Ayase-san. I do appreciate your work. You're welcome to get changed as well. Head home a few minutes early if you like. I can finish this up.=不管怎么说，谢谢你，绫濑小姐。我很感谢你的付出。你也去换衣服吧。愿意的话可以提前几分钟下班，剩下的我来收尾就好。
Are you kidding? I can't leave my manager out to dry.=开什么玩笑？我可不能把经理一个人丢下不管。
I can take care of this. And then...=这个我来处理。然后……
I know! You're still new to Akihabara, right?=我知道！你对秋叶原还不熟，对吧？
Um. Yeah?=嗯。是啊？
Then how about I show you around?=那不如我带你逛逛？
Maybe go on a date or something.=也许去约个会什么的。
I'm certainly not opposed to the idea. But, well that just came out of left field. Ayase doesn't strike me as the romantic type. So just what would a date entail with her?=我当然不反对。不过嘛，这也太出人意料了。在我看来，绫濑可不是什么浪漫的人。所以和她约会到底会怎么样呢？
But more of a not-date, date.=但更像是一场不像约会的约会。
No thank you=不用了，谢谢。
How could I possibly say no to an offer like that? I'm not exactly sure what a "not date" entails with Ayase, but I do know there's only one way to find out.=我怎么可能拒绝得了这样的提议呢？我还不确定和绫濑的“不像约会的约会”究竟是怎么回事，但我知道，想一探究竟只有一个办法。
Hehe. Alright. Well why don't you get changed, and I'll tidy up here.=嘿嘿。行。那你去换衣服，我来收拾这里。
As I wait, I go about finishing up with some closing duties and prep the cafe for locking up. As I do, Sena steps out from the back.=在我等待时，我着手做些打烊的收尾工作，为锁门做准备。就在这时，星奏从里间走了出来。
Ready to go?=准备好了？
Then let's hit the road.=那就出发吧。
Got anywhere specific in mind?=有具体想去的地方吗？
Stay silent=保持沉默
Where we are going=我们要去哪儿
How'd she get started at the cafe=她是怎么开始在咖啡馆工作的？
Despite her calculated moves, Ayase's starting to stress over something. Maybe she doesn't know what to talk about?=尽管她步步为营，但绫濑还是开始为某件事感到焦虑。也许是不知道该聊些什么？
It's not like we're lost though. Ayase has a particular route in mind with how she weaves us through the crowd, and takes specific turns at street corners.=我们倒也没迷路。看绫濑带着我们穿梭在人海里，又在街角处进行特定的转弯，就知道她心里已经有了一条路线。
It's so abrupt I have to hurry to catch up with the girl. We quickly leave the cafe behind and soon find ourselves in the middle of the evening crowd.=事发突然，我只好匆忙跟上那女孩。我们快步离开咖啡馆，转眼便汇入了夜色中的人潮。
Ayase bursts out into laughter and somehow I'm not convinced. She doesn't elaborate either on where we're going. She just starts walking.=绫濑突然大笑起来，但我并不信服。她也没有说明我们要去哪里，只是自顾自地走了起来。
I wouldn't let you down like that.=我才不会那样让你失望。
Gyaha! Of course I do.=嘎哈哈哈！那还用说。
That's too bad.=太可惜了。
She looked really cute in her maid outfit, and crossdressing was already my thing.=她穿女仆装的样子真的超可爱，而且女装本来就是我的癖好。
I have a good laugh with Ayase. It's sweet to hear how she stumbled across our little cafe.=我与绫濑相谈甚欢。听她讲述自己是如何偶然发现我们这家小咖啡馆的，感觉很温馨。
We come up to a small clearing, and Ayase lets out a sigh. She stares out over the small park until I come up at her side.=我们来到一处小空地，绫濑叹了口气。她凝望着小公园，直到我走到她身旁。
The sun hits Ayase just right, and lights up her blonde hair. Amidst the trees, she's a shimmering diamond in the rough as it were.=阳光恰到好处地照在绫濑身上，点亮了她的金发。置身于林木之间，她宛如一颗未经雕琢却熠熠生辉的钻石。
And sometimes I just need to clear my head.=而且有时候，我只是需要理清思绪。
You're the Akihabara native here. Why don't you tell me?=你这个秋叶原本地人。为什么不告诉我？
Yes. I was looking for a place to eat and saw Sena-kun handing out fliers.=是的。我当时正在找吃饭的地方，看见了星奏君在发传单。
But you found the cafe after the event?=但是，你是在活动结束后才找到咖啡店的？
I think they either stopped, or moved the event.=我想，他们要么是停办了活动，要么就是换了地方。
They haven't done it in a while.=他们已经有一段时间没办了。
Is it an annual event?=这是一年一度的活动吗？
But getting to talk some ball with them, pose for pictures... I had a lot of fun!=不过能和他们聊聊球，拍几张合影……我真是玩得太开心了！
I know!=我知道！
How about a maid cafe? We could go to one of those.=女仆咖啡厅怎么样？我们可以去那种地方。
Ooh? Now that sounds like fun.=喔？这个听起来就有趣了。
Hehehe.=嘿嘿嘿。
I usually save up a bunch before trying to go places.=我通常会先攒上一大笔，然后再出门。
Akihabara isn't the cheapest city to hang around.=秋叶原可不是个消费便宜的地方。
Hehe. Maybe next time we can work out together then!=呵呵。那我们下次可以一起锻炼呀！
At least I have something of an idea as to what a date is.=至少我还算知道约会是什么。
Though I think there might be a butler cafe somewhere.=不过我觉得，某个地方好像有家执事咖啡馆。
Ha! Pretty sure we're the only otokonoko maid cafe in town.=哈！我敢说我们是镇上唯一的伪娘女仆咖啡馆。
Nothing wrong with scoping out the competition.=侦察一下对手的情况，总没坏处。
I mean, you never know? Maybe we could learn something from them.=我的意思是，这谁说得准呢？说不定我们能从他们身上学到点什么。
I watch Ayase laugh. Pretty sure that was the last thing she expected me to say.=我看着绫濑笑了。我很确定，那应该是她最没料到我会说的话了。
A maid cafe? Don't you get enough of that at work?=女仆咖啡厅？你在工作里还没受够吗？
A few were local to my area. Attended some of their games. Small leagues. Nothing big.=有几个就在我家附近。去看过他们的一些比赛。都是些小联赛，没什么大不了的。
Sure did!=当然了！
Did you know any of the players?=有你认识的球员吗？
For the moment I even asked about her life. Ayase's smile perked over her lips and now I'm listening to what sounds like a cute little story.=我一时兴起，甚至问起了她的生活。绫濑的嘴角漾开一抹微笑，而我正听着一个听来十分可爱的小故事。
It was more akin to a small convention or something like that. With some local basketball players. Or was it baseball?=那更像是一场小型的集会之类的。有一些本地的篮球运动员。也可能是棒球？
Yep. But not like big games or things like that.=是啊。但不是什么大型比赛之类的。
A sporting event? They have those here?=体育赛事？他们这里也有吗？
I was in Akihabara for a sporting event.=我是去秋叶原参加体育赛事的。
Don't be a pervert.=你这个变态。
I hope so too Ayase-san.=我也希望如此，绫濑同学。
Despite practically nothing happening on our date, I'm sad to see it end.=尽管我们的约会平淡无奇，但我还是舍不得它结束。
With a satisfied sigh, I wander home, memories of our little "date" still fresh in my head.=我心满意足地叹了口气，独自踏上归途，我们那场小小“约会”的记忆仍历历在目。
Aww. My heart. The way Ayase shifts in place is too cute. She blinks, trying to covertly sneak in glances at me. But I catch her without much trouble.=啊。我的心。绫濑局促不安的样子也太可爱了。她眨着眼睛，想要偷偷地瞄我。但我毫不费力就发现了。
M-Maybe we can do it again sometime then.=那-那我们什么时候再来一次吧。
Exercise dating huh? I like the sounds of it.=运动约会啊？听起来不错。
That is very true.=确实如此。
No use in arguing. It's much better than sitting on one's ass all the time.=争辩无用。总比整天坐着不动强多了。
I like being active.=我好动。
I guess I'm just different.=我想我只是与众不同。
But I better quit while I'm ahead. My jokes haven't exactly been landing lately, so this kind of reaction is a real treat.=但我还是见好就收吧。最近我的笑话都不太成功，能有这种反应可真是难得。
Her exasperated expression is far too cute. Her blushing cheeks, her clearly uncomfortable demeanor... I want to press further.=她恼怒的表情实在太可爱了。绯红的脸颊，局促不安的神态……我真想再进一步。
C-Certainly not!=当-当然不！
Hehe. So you don't go on dates like that?=嘿嘿。所以你不那样约会？
That's... That's what happens <i>after</i> the date!=那……那是在约会之后才会发生的事！
r:"(.+?)-san!"=$1桑！
Under the covers, pressed close...=在被窝里，紧紧依偎……
If I'm thinking of dating, of course I'm thinking of all the cuddling that happens in bed.=一想到约会，我满脑子都是在床上相拥而眠的画面。
Me? It's nothing special really.=我吗？其实没什么特别的。
So... How'd you start working at Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe?=所以……你是怎么开始在 Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe 工作的？
So! What's the plan?=所以！计划是什么？
With the doors locked, we finally step outside into the cool, Akihabara air.=大门落锁后，我们终于步入秋叶原凉爽的空气中。
Ready when you are.=随时可以开始。
Ayase pops out from behind and I give her a smile.=绫濑从背后冒了出来，我朝她笑了笑。
There's definitely a calmer pace to the people wandering through the streets.=街上来往的行人，步履间也多了几分从容。
It's relaxing just watching the evening glow settle over Akihabara. The crowds go from bustling to dwindling.=静观秋叶原的夜幕，心也跟着沉静。街上的人潮从熙熙攘攘到零零散散。
Sena nods and heads out the door, leaving me by myself in the cafe. Once all the duties are finished, I drop into a chair and gaze out the window, watching people pass by the cafe.=星奏点点头，走出了门，咖啡馆里只剩下我一个人。所有工作都结束后，我瘫坐在椅子上，凝视着窗外，看着行人从咖啡馆前经过。
We'll see you later.=我们回头见。
You too.=你也是。
r:"Have a good night (.+?)-san."=晚安，$1桑。
Oh well. One doesn't always need a well laid plan to have a good time.=哦好吧。想玩得开心，也不一定非要有个万全的计划。
Ayase shuffles off to the back to get changed. I just shake my head. It's as if Ayase invited me on this date mere seconds after thinking of the idea.=绫濑走到后面去换衣服了。我只是摇了摇头。就好像绫濑邀请我来这次约会，只是一个刚冒出来的念头而已。
Hehe... Good idea.=嘿嘿……好主意。
Then we can get going.=然后我们就可以走了。
It's no problem.=没问题。
I enjoyed the conversation too.=我也很高兴与你交谈。
Heh. Thanks!=哈。谢谢！
Our sports and health talk continues all the way until Ayase's lunch break ends, the two of us swept up in conversation as if none of the other people around us mattered.=我们的体育与健康话题一直聊到绫濑午休结束，我们两人沉浸在对话中，仿佛周围的其他人都不存在一般。
We actually go over a couple minutes before Ayase finally notices the time.=我们聊过了几分钟，绫濑才终于注意到时间。
r:"Well... I should get back to work. It was nice talking to you, (.+?)-san."=“嗯……我该回去工作了。很高兴与您交谈，$1小姐。”
See you later!=再见！
See you at work tomorrow!=明天单位见！
Have a good night!=晚安！
See you tomorrow, Ayase-san.=绫濑小姐，我们明天见。
With that, the blonde takes off down the street for the train station. The last few hours were a blur, and I'm not really sure what the hell just happened.=说着，那位金发女性就沿着街道朝火车站跑去。过去几个小时模糊不清，我实在搞不明白刚才到底发生了什么。
She says that, but she certainly enjoyed and participated in those conversations. On one hand, she could be trying to save face.=她嘴上那么说，可她明明乐在其中，也参与了那些对话。或许她是在试图挽回颜面。
On the other hand, I know what it's like to be stuck in a conversation you don't know how to leave gracefully.=另一方面，我明白那种深陷对话，却不知如何体面抽身的感觉。
If you really want to help, I'd appreciate the extra hand. I need to cook a bunch of things.=如果你真想帮忙，我很乐意你搭把手。我需要做很多菜。
Hope you don't need me to train you on the job. Gyahaha!=希望你不需要我手把手教。嘎哈哈哈！
Err... I'll leave the complicated parts to you, just to be safe.=呃……为了保险起见，复杂的活儿就交给你了。
Ayase laughs a little too hard at her own joke, then smiles at me.=绫濑为自己的笑话笑得有点太用力，然后对我笑了笑。
Okay. You turn the rice cooker on. Then, get me some plates and utensils.=好。你把电饭煲打开。然后，给我拿些盘子和餐具。
As for the rest... watch and learn!=至于其他的……边看边学吧！
I do as Ayase asks, but it only takes a couple minutes, so I stand back and watch her work.=我按绫濑说的做了，但这只花了几分钟，于是我退到后面，看她忙活。
Even so, watching her cook is mesmerizing. I hadn't thought about it before, but the employees here really do have a lot of responsibilities.=即便如此，看她做饭也很入迷。我以前没想过，但这里的员工确实责任重大。
Seemingly more so than a regular restaurant job.=看起来比普通餐厅的工作更甚。
You're a pretty good cook.=你的厨艺真不错。
Am I? I don't know about that.=是吗？我可不觉得。
Pretty much everything I know I learned during sports day and team campouts in high school.=我在高中时期的运动会和团队露营中学到了我所知道的一切。
Didn't expect it to turn out this useful. Wish I could say the same about algebra.=没想到这玩意儿还挺有用。要是代数也能这么有用就好了。
Oh! Looks like we're almost done here. Bring those plates over here.=噢！看来我们快好了。把那些盘子拿过来。
I will be right there.=我马上就到。
Hmm... You know, you ain't half-bad as a sous-chef. Maybe we should team up again sometime.=嗯……你知道吗，你当帮厨还真不赖。或许我们下次可以再合作。
I'm certainly not opposed to the idea.=我当然不反对。
I go to open the door for her, but she shakes her head and knocks it open with her hip instead.=我去给她开门，但她摇了摇头，用臀部撞开了门。
I may not have accomplished all the goals I set for myself, but one out of two isn't bad. With a sigh, I return to my work station in the corner.=我或许没有完成所有为自己设定的目标，但二分之一的完成度也不赖。我叹了口气，回到角落的工作台。
r:"Anyway, I have to run. See you tomorrow (.+?)-san!"=总之，我得走了。明天见，$1前辈！
This job is important to me.=这份工作对我来说很重要。
Ayase nods and, taking some of the plates, she disappears out into the dining area to deliver some food.=绫濑点点头，端起一些盘子，消失在用餐区，去送餐了。
None of the girls should have to worry about the cafe closing down, so I'll keep this burden to myself.=女孩们都不必担心咖啡厅倒闭，所以我会把这个负担独自扛下。
Because I dumped a lot of work on you girls.=因为我把很多工作都推给了你们。
Well there goes my plan for helping them. And I suppose it goes without saying, but I assume the customers want the maids to deliver the food as well. That makes sense though.=我帮助她们的计划泡汤了。我想这是不言而喻的，但我想顾客们也希望女仆来送餐。这倒也说得通。
Sorry. When the four of us were here, one always had time for the cooking.=抱歉，我们四个都在的时候，总有一个人有空做饭。
I watch for a few moments as she delivers meals to her customers, and starts chatting some of them up.=她为顾客送餐，并与其中一些人攀谈起来，我观察了她一会儿。
Well no but...=嗯，不，但是……
I know...=我知道……
Yeah. Is there something wrong with that?=是啊。这有什么问题吗？
This isn't a complete lie, but it's still a lie by omission, even if this is for the best.=这不完全是谎言，但仍然是隐瞒真相的谎言，即便这么做是为了更好。
Goodnight, Ayase-san.=晚安，绫濑。
I'm just trying to make sure we stay open, and bring in more revenue.=我只是想确保我们能继续营业，并带来更多收入。
Of course I will.=我当然会。
At least, I hope we won't be shutting down.=至少，我希望我们不会倒闭。
Haa... Well, whatever. I can't deal with this right now. I have to get going. My sister's waiting.=哈……算了，随它吧。我现在没空管这个。我得走了。我妹妹还在等我。
I-I see. That is strange.=我、我明白了。真奇怪。
With Nanase-kun and Hayasaka-san missing, I want to try and make up for the slack a bit. I'm sorry I sprung this all on you so fast.=七濑同学和早坂同学都不在，我想尽量帮衬一下。抱歉这么快就把这些都交给你了。
Maybe if I just sneak into the kitchen... I can do some of the cooking.=也许我偷偷溜进厨房……能做点饭。
Alright. Alright. But let me know if there is <i>anything</i> I can do to help.=好吧，好吧。但如果有任何我能帮上忙的地方，请务必告诉我。
Going back to cooking, I focus on prepping a few more orders.=我继续回去做饭，准备着更多的订单。
r:"Umm (.+?)-san?"=嗯，$1先生？
What? I glance up and see Ayase standing there, looking troubled. She averts her gaze from me, and I can immediately tell she's uncomfortable. Did I do something wrong?=什么？我抬眼望去，绫濑正站在那里，一脸心事重重的样子。她避开了我的目光，我立刻就能看出她很不自在。我做错什么了吗？
Why? Should I take the meals out instead?=为什么？我是不是应该把饭菜端出去？
N-No!=不、不是！
Customers are complaining. They don't want you making their food.=顾客们都在抱怨，他们不想让你做他们的食物。
They want a cute maid to do it. Me.=他们想要一个可爱的女仆来做，就是我。
Ah.=啊。
Alright. Alright. But let me know if there is anything I can do to help.=好的，好的。不过如果有什么我能帮上忙的，请告诉我。
Sure! Sounds like fun.=好啊！听起来很有趣。
    <b>Sounds like fun</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>No thank you</color>=    听起来很有趣\n\n<color\=#ffffff88>不，谢谢</color>
She noticed.=她注意到了。
Of course it will be.=当然会的。
So I fit right in.=我真是如鱼得水。
Apparently we just needed something to talk about.=看来我们只是需要找点话讲。
    <b>How'd she get started at the cafe</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Where we are going</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Stay silent</color>=    <b>她是怎么在咖啡馆工作的？</b>\n<color\=#ffffff88>我们要去哪里？</color>\n<color\=#ffffff88>保持沉默</color>
And I'm sure we're not lost.=我确定我们没有迷路。
Not that I'm surprised by this revelation.=这番话倒也没让我感到意外。
This looks like a nice park. Where are we?=这看起来是个不错的公园。我们到哪儿了？
I come here a lot after work.=我下班后经常来这里。
It's a nice place to sit and think.=这是个适合坐下来思考的好地方。
That's okay. I just wanted to spend time with you too.=没关系。我也只是想和你待在一起。
About what?=关于什么？
I just wanted to spend time with you.=我只是想和你待在一起。
I'm not even a little bit frustrated if I get to see Ayase look so beautiful, yet so adorable at the same time.=如果能看到绫濑如此美丽又可爱的样子，我一点都不会感到沮丧。
I don't really know where I'm going.=我真的不知道自己要去哪里。
r:"Sorry (.+?)-san."=对不起，$1先生。
Anything really.=什么都可以。
Sometimes about work. Other times about home=有时是关于工作。其他时候是关于家庭。
Sounds like Ayase hit this place up by chance. And I'm so happy that she did.=听起来绫濑是偶然来到这里的。我很高兴她来了。
In a place as big as Akihabara, with some cafes just existing in the basements or upper floors of random office buildings, I can't help but wonder how many hidden gems are undiscovered.=在秋叶原这样大的地方，有些咖啡馆就开在写字楼的地下室或高层，我忍不住会想，到底还有多少隐藏的瑰宝未被发现。
I thought maybe if I came here, I'd figure out what we could do together.=我以为如果我来了这里，就能想出我们能一起做些什么。
Hehe. Well that's alright.=呵呵。那也没关系。
Long as we're together, I don't care what we do.=只要我们在一起，我不在乎我们做什么。
Gyahaha! Must've been fate.=呀哈哈哈！这一定是命运的安排。
Hehe! Me too.=呵呵！我也是。
I'll do whatever you want to do.=你想做什么我都奉陪。
I think for a moment, trying to decide on where we might go. It's not like I have any idea of what's all to do in Akihabara. Kind of was counting on the maid for that one.=我思考片刻，试着决定我们可能要去哪里。我根本不知道秋叶原都有什么可玩的。在这方面我原本还指望着那位女仆。
Fortunately they were hiring too!=幸运的是他们也在招人！
Hehe. Something like that.=呵呵。差不多吧。
Hahaha! Looks like I'm cornered!=哈哈哈！看来我走投无路了！
Hehe. So you went for a meal and an application?=呵呵。所以你吃了个饭，然后就申请了？
Hmmm is there anything you want to see in Akihabara?=嗯……你在秋叶原有什么想看的吗？
<i>Not that I'm surprised by this revelation.</i>=我对这个发现并不感到惊讶。
What do you want to do?=你想做什么？
How about some crane games?=抓娃娃怎么样？
Let's see a maid cafe!=我们去看看女仆咖啡厅吧！
You're going to be out on the town with me!=你今晚要和我一起出去玩！
Wouldn't it be nice to get waited on for a change?=换换口味，享受一下被伺候的感觉，不是很好吗？
Ayase gives me a playful push. She laughs at the mere suggestion and I can't stop poking the bear with this one. Butlers are smooth and suave. What's not to like about them?=绫濑顽皮地推了我一下。她对这个提议嗤之以鼻，而我却忍不住在这件事上不断招惹她。管家们都是风度翩翩、温文尔雅的。有什么理由不喜欢他们呢？
You wouldn't like it?=你不会喜欢吗？
I'd like it just fine. But they're kind of pricey...=我很乐意啊。但是它们有点贵……
Ah well. That idea was a bust. Maybe wandering aimlessly is our date for the day. Not that I can complain.=唉。那想法泡汤了。或许漫无目的地闲逛就是我们今天的约会了。我没什么好抱怨的。
Even with this random meandering through Akihabara, I've enjoyed every single minute of it with Ayase.=即使是这样在秋叶原随意闲逛，和绫濑在一起的每一分钟我都乐在其中。
She's one of those people where it doesn't matter what you're doing; you're having a good time because you're with her.=她就是那种无论你在做什么，只要和她在一起，你就会很开心的人。
I'm not exactly made of money either.=我也不是什么有钱人。
Maybe it's something to save up for.=也许可以为此攒钱。
Money's always been tight for me.=我一直手头很紧。
It's amazing you wound up here.=你竟然会来到这里，真是令人惊讶。
But I'm happy here.=但我在这里很开心。
Happier that I get to hang out with you.=能和你一起出去玩我更高兴。
A calm silence falls over us both. I'm not sure how to respond to that. Honestly, it's got me blushing. For Ayase to admit she likes spending time with me so casually, I'm speechless.=我们俩陷入一片平静的沉默。我不知该如何回应。说实话，这让我脸红了。绫濑如此随意地承认她喜欢和我在一起，我无言以对。
Thanks Ayase-san.=谢谢你，绫濑。
You know. I couldn't think of a better way to spend my time either.=你知道。我也想不出比这更好的度过时间的方式了。
You've got a strange definition of the word, "date."=你对“约会”这个词的定义可真奇怪。
I do?=我是吗？
What's wrong with working out?=健身有什么不好？
I laugh. She took that comment much more seriously than I thought she would.=我笑了。她对那句话的反应比我想象的要认真得多。
Nothing at all.=没什么。
Well, what do people usually do on dates?=呃，大家约会的时候通常都做什么？
As I thought, Ayase doesn't have much experience with this kind of thing. I'm not claiming to be no Einstein on the subject either.=绫濑在这方面确实没什么经验。我也好不到哪儿去。
Hmmm... How should I explain this?=嗯……我该怎么解释呢？
People cuddle up in bed=人们依偎在床上
People go to fancy dinners=人们去高级餐厅赴宴
People go to movies=人们去看电影
It's been fun.=玩得很开心。
Should we head back?=我们该回去了吗？
Ayase nods her head and together, we both make our way back to the cafe.=绫濑点点头，我们一同回到了咖啡厅。
By the time we arrive, it's dark and Akihabara has come to life with neon signs, street lights, and a whole new crowd of people.=我们抵达时，天色已暗，秋叶原在霓虹招牌、街灯和全新的人群中焕发出勃勃生机。
r:"Have a good night. (.+?)-san."=晚安，$1儿小姐。
Thanks for hanging out with me.=谢谢你愿意与我共度时光。
I watch Ayase jog off and disappear around the corner. Even after she's gone, I hang out in front of the cafe for a few moments, light as a feather.=我看着绫濑慢跑到街角消失不见。即使她已经走了，我仍在咖啡馆前逗留了片刻，感觉轻飘飘的。
It's almost sad that Ayase won't be at work tomorrow. But I suppose I'll have to make due.=绫濑明天不来上班，这让我有点难过。但我想，我必须得应付过去。
Everything okay Mister?=先生，一切都好吗？
You sounded ready to tear down the door.=你刚才听起来像是要破门而入了。
Scene 8 - Office=场景 8 - 办公室
Ayase wanders in, looking cheerful as ever, brushing away her blonde locks of hair, swaying casually back and forth.=绫濑漫步而入，一如既往地开朗，拨弄着她金色的发丝，随意地来回摇摆着。
I don't think I was quite that loud. But thanks for caring?=我没觉得我有那么大声。但还是谢谢你的关心？
Gyahaha! I don't know man. You sounded pissed.=呀哈哈哈！我不知道啊。你听起来气坏了。
Not very ladylike of her. Then again, Ayase is the tomboy of the group. She's got a big grin on her face, as if she'd caught me red-handed with something.=她一点也不像个淑女。话说回来，绫濑是这群人里的假小子。她脸上挂着大大的笑容，好像抓到我什么现行一样。
I shrug it off and show her my laptop.=我没理会，把笔记本电脑给她看。
I was looking at the cafe website. And how we might update it.=我在看咖啡馆的网站，以及我们如何更新它。
Ayase leans in close, scanning over the site.=绫濑凑近，仔细浏览着网站。
Ah, this old thing. I almost forgot we had a website.=啊，这个老古董。我差点忘了我们还有个网站。
I wouldn't blame you. Kind of wished I could unsee it myself.=我不会怪你。我倒希望自己也能把它当没看见。
Gyahaha! Whoever made this must've been a newbie.=呀哈哈！做出这玩意儿的肯定是个菜鸟。
It looks like something straight out of a highschool computer class.=这看起来就像高中电脑课的作业。
Or a kindergarten one.=或者是幼儿园的。
hehe it is really bad.=呵呵，真是糟糕透了。
You said you wanted to update it?=你说过你想更新它？
I spin the computer around and let out a sigh. There's enough actual work around the cafe to do, without this mess before me.=我转过电脑，叹了口气。咖啡馆里有足够的活儿要干，根本没时间处理眼前这堆烂摊子。
Ayase doesn't seem to care all that much about the site. Maybe I'm just overthinking it.=绫濑好像不怎么在意这个网站。也许是我多虑了。
After all, if even the employees here don't care, does anyone? It'd explain the owner's attitude at least.=毕竟，如果连这里的员工都不在乎，那还有谁会在乎呢？这至少能解释老板的态度了。
I do. It's ugly and outdated. But maybe I'm worrying too much.=我在乎。它又丑又过时。但也许我担心过头了。
Maybe it's fine.=也许没关系。
I don't know. I think it'd be cool to give it an upgrade.=我不知道。我觉得升级一下会很酷。
You wanted to patch things up around here, right?=你曾想修补好这里的一切，对吗？
Then why not?=那为什么不呢？
Maybe we'd get more customers if our website didn't suck so much.=如果我们的网站不那么烂，也许我们会有更多顾客。
I'm not exactly sure how much difference that would make. But it couldn't hurt. Maybe this is an example of the broken window theory.=我不确定这会有多大作用。但它肯定没坏处。也许这就是破窗理论的一个例子。
If there are many broken windows on a street, no one cares if another is smashed. But if there are no broken windows, then people work harder to keep it that way.=如果街上有很多破损的窗户，没有人会在乎再砸碎一个。但如果没有破损的窗户，人们就会更努力地保持原样。
Maybe if we patch up all of the cafe's metaphorical broken windows, we'll be more appealing as well.=也许如果我们修补好咖啡馆所有象征性的破窗，我们也会变得更有吸引力。
Just got to figure out where to start.=只需弄清楚从何处开始。
The good owner isn't giving us any help.=好老板没给我们任何帮助。
What if we help?=如果我帮忙呢？
I know a little about computers, and I bet the other girls do too.=我略懂电脑，料想其他女孩也一样。
Definitely! Shove our heads together, and I bet we can do way better than that piece of crap.=当然！我们集思广益，肯定能比那破玩意儿做得好得多。
I can't argue with you there.=这我无法反驳你。
I'm glad Ayase decided to stop on by. She's a bit of a character, but she genuinely cares. I'm glad to have her here.=我很高兴绫濑决定过来。她有点古灵精怪，但她是真心关心人。我很高兴她能来这里。
Maybe it's her tomboyish-ness that makes her stand out, but it just wouldn't be Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe without her.=也许正是她的假小子气质让她与众不同，但如果没有她，《女孩！女孩！女孩！？咖啡馆》就不完整。
And if she's right, we might really turn this site into something special.=如果她是对的，我们或许真能把这个地方变成一个特别的存在。
Alright then. Would you mind asking the others to hang around after work tonight?=好的。你介意今晚下班后请其他人留下来吗？
On it!=这就去！
Without saying another word, Ayase turns around and takes off. In her excitement, she slams the door closed on her way out and I'm left in silence.=绫濑一言不发地转过身，跑了出去。她兴奋地猛地把门关上，我则陷入一片寂静。
That girl... has a lot of energy.=那女孩……精力真充沛啊。
I suppose she would, considering how physically active she is. But it never ceases to amaze me.=考虑到她如此活跃，我想这很正常。但她还是让我感到惊讶。
Oh well, at least I have something of a plan for the website. I can set it aside for now and actually be productive with other things.=哦，算了，至少我网站方面有个大致的计划了。现在可以暂时放一放，转头去处理其他事情了。
r:"(.+?)-san. Do you need a hand?"=$1先，你需要帮忙吗？
I can tag along, give you an extra set of arms in case you need them.=我可以跟着，万一你需要人手，我能帮上忙。
I'd like to have as many of you here as possible.=我希望你们能尽可能多地留在这里。
We've been working in pairs for a while now.=我们已经搭档工作了一段时间了。
Besides, never know what you might run into.=此外，你永远不知道自己会遇到什么。
She's got a point. With Ayase being more athletic, she'd definitely come in handy if Nanase needed to be moved. Then again, the same reason could be applied to keeping her here.=她说得有道理。绫濑体能更好，如果需要移动七濑，她肯定能帮上忙。不过，这个理由同样可以用来把她留在这里。
Without Nanase, I think Ayase is our next strongest girl.=没有七濑，我想绫濑是我们第二强的女孩。
No, I need you here.=不，我需要你留在这里。
Alright, let's go.=好，我们走吧。
Sounds good Ayase-san.=听起来不错，绫濑小姐。
Having her tag along will put me at ease. My mind is already imagining everything from a collapsed building to a group of thugs pounding on Nanase.=有她在身边我就会安心。我脑中已经浮现了各种画面，从坍塌的建筑到一群流氓围殴七濑的场景。
Not that I really expect either to be the case, but the imagination does tend to wander in these situations.=我倒不是真觉得会发生这两种情况，但人在这种时候想象力总是会天马行空。
Sena-kun. Would you mind getting the cafe open on time?=小世那。你能不能把咖啡馆准时开门？
r:"Of course (.+?)-san."=当然啦，$1姐。
She does her best to put on a smile for me. I know she's forcing it, but to see her try so hard, is reassuring. Others might sit and panic or throw a fit.=她努力地对我露出笑容。我知道她在强颜欢笑，但看到她这么努力，我感到很欣慰。其他人可能会坐着恐慌或者大发脾气。
Not that I'd blame the girls for doing either, but being able to keep one's cool shows a lot of strength.=我并不是说责怪她们那么做，但能够保持冷静正体现了一个人的强大。
Hayasaka-san. Will you be okay?=早坂小姐，你还好吗？
Hayasaka looks at me, clutching her phone. She's shaken up by the morning, but she's holding it together at least.=早坂看着我，紧紧攥着手机。她虽然被早上的事情吓坏了，但至少还撑得住。
I'll be fine. Just bring her back to us.=我没事的。只要把她带回我们身边就行。
That's the plan.=这就是计划。
Keep trying to call her. You'll probably get through before we get there.=继续给她打电话。可能我们赶到之前你就能打通了。
Hayasaka nods, already pulling out her phone to start dialing away.=早坂点点头，已经掏出手机准备拨号了。
Sena-kun. Call if you need anything.=小星奏，有事给我打电话。
I hand the maid my number and she tucks it away in her pocket. With that, I turn to Ayase who's ready and raring to go.=我把电话号码递给女仆，她收进口袋里。随后，我转向绫濑，她已蓄势待发。
Right behind you.=紧随你身后。
She opens up the door and lets me out first. With the cafe behind us, we begin our search for Nanase.=她开门让我先出去。咖啡馆被我们甩在身后，我们开始寻找七濑。
With the busy Sunday crowds of both work and wanderers filling the Akihabara streets, it's no easy feat making our way through the crowds.=周日秋叶原的街道挤满了忙碌的上班族和闲逛的人，在人群中穿行绝非易事。
Ayase doesn't know where Nanase lives, and I'm not all that familiar with the streets of Akihabara either.=绫濑不知道七濑住在哪里，我对秋叶原的街道也不是很熟悉。
I've been here a little while now, but the roads my phone directs us through leaves my sense of direction begging for mercy.=我来这里也有一阵子了，但手机给我导的那些路让我完全搞不清方向。
Fortunately with Ayase, she has no problem keeping up with me. In fact, she's got the exact opposite problem.=幸运的是绫濑能跟上我的速度。实际上，她面临的问题正好相反。
She's always a few steps ahead, wanting to jog off in another direction before I even know which way we're going.=她总是领先我几步，不等我弄清方向，就想往别处跑了。
Ayase-san! Not that way. We're going this way.=绫濑同学！不是那边。我们走这边。
I tell her. She's sprinted ahead, obviously guessing on which street to go down next. Unfortunately, I have to wave her back so we make the proper turn and don't get lost.=我对她说道。她已经冲到前面去了，显然是在猜测下一条街该往哪边走。不幸的是，我不得不把她叫回来，这样我们才能转对弯，不至于迷路。
I thought you'd said we were turning.=我以为你说我们要转弯了。
We are. But not where you were going.=没错，但不是你走的那条路。
Come on.=快点。
I can't help but chuckle. I know Ayase is worried about Nanase. But she's also so excited to be out and about. It's almost like a continuation of our date.=我忍不住笑了。我知道绫濑在担心七濑。但她也为能出门到处走走感到兴奋。这感觉就像是我们约会的延续。
We'd spent so much time just wandering the streets, I thought we'd get lost.=我们花了那么多时间在街上闲逛，我还以为我们会迷路呢。
As it turned out, I found it relaxing shooting the breeze with Ayase. Really, I couldn't think of a better way to spend my time with her.=事实证明，和绫濑闲聊让我感到放松。说真的，我想不出还有什么比这更好的方式能和她共度时光了。
But today was different. I couldn't focus on Ayase like I wanted to. We needed to find Nanase.=但今天不同。我无法像往常那样专注于绫濑。我们必须找到七濑。
Here. Why don't you hold the phone?=拿着。你为什么不拿着电话呢？
If you're going to be in front, you might as well navigate.=既然你要走在前面，不如就你来导航吧。
Really? Are you sure?=真的吗？你确定？
I nod. Ayase wants to find Nanase as quickly as possible. I'd rather have to try and keep up with her, than continuously make the girl backtrack to me.=我点点头。绫濑想尽快找到七濑。我宁愿努力跟上她，也不愿让那女孩不断地回来找我。
Besides, I don't have any security setup on the phone yet. I just bought it when I got to Akihabara.=再说，我手机上还没设置任何安全措施呢。这手机是我到秋叶原才买的。
The only things on the phone are my parents' contact information, the owner's number, and a game or two I play to kill time.=手机里只有我父母的联系方式、机主的电话，还有一两个我用来消磨时间的游戏。
Ayase furrows her brow as she inspects the directions I've got pulled up.=绫濑皱着眉查看我调出的路线。
You don't know much about phones, do you?=你对手机不太了解，是吗？
What? Why do you say that?=什么？为什么这么说？
Ayase walks up beside me and tilts the screen so that I can see. I shrug my shoulders when I see the exact same map I'd been using to get us through the streets.=绫濑走到我身旁，倾斜屏幕好让我能看到。当我看到和之前一模一样的地图时，我耸了耸肩，那地图是我用来带我们穿过街道的。
What? Looks fine to me.=什么？我看着挺好的。
Ayase sighs. She taps around on the map, pulling up a list of routes to our destination.=绫濑叹了口气。她在地图上戳戳点点，调出了前往我们目的地的一系列路线。
You've got the slowest route selected.=你选择了一条最慢的路线。
Look. This is way shorter if we use back alleys.=听着，要是走小巷，能近不少。
You're right...=你是对的……
She pokes around with the phone to re-setup the navigation. I'm amazed at how fast her fingers move over the touch screen.=她摆弄着手机重新设置导航。她的手指在触摸屏上移动得真快，令我惊叹。
Then again, I shouldn't be surprised. Ayase learned to program in high school, and even if she's not a coder now, she's clearly got a much better understanding of technology than I do.=话说回来，我也不该感到惊讶。绫濑高中时就学会了编程，即便她现在不是程序员，她对科技的理解也显然比我深得多。
Whatever popped up first on the phone is the route I chose.=手机上跳出来的第一条路线就是我选择的。
Although...=虽然……
Back alleys? Aren't those kinda sketchy?=小巷？那地方是不是有点危险？
That's what I'm here for!=我就是为此而来的！
We meet some ruffians and I'll beat them off with a stick.=我们会遇到一些恶棍，我会用棍子把他们打跑。
Charmed.=幸会。
That doesn't exactly comfort me, but I don't argue.  After all, it was me who put us on the slowest route.=这并没让我感到丝毫慰藉，但我没有争辩。毕竟，是我带我们走的这条最慢的路。
The alleys she ends up leading me through are actually really clean. There's a few bits of trash here and there, and no graffiti that I notice.=她带我穿过的小巷竟然出奇地干净。只有零星的垃圾，而且我没看到任何涂鸦。
I guess I'd watched too many movies about dark alley deals and muggings.=我想我大概是看了太多关于暗巷交易和抢劫的电影。
You sure know a lot about tech, don't you?=你可真懂科技啊，不是吗？
Sure do! Kinda have to if you want to survive nowadays.=当然了！现在要想活下去，就得懂这些。
r:"But (.+?)-san. Your phone is ancient. Does it even have 4G?"=可是$1先生，你的手机太老旧了，它甚至有4G吗？
Uhhh . . . I think it came with 32 gigs of storage if that's what you mean?=呃……你说的如果是储存空间，那我想它自带32G？
gyahahaha! No wonder you needed so much help with the website.=呀哈哈！怪不得你在网站方面需要这么多帮助。
You don't know anything!=你什么都不知道！
I feel my face burning up at the teasing. Okay. Okay. I'm not a techie. I get it. She doesn't have to rub it in.=我感到我的脸因为她的戏弄而发烫。好吧，好吧，我不是技术宅。我明白了。她不必一直强调这一点。
If we weren't on the hunt for Nanase, I'd probably take my phone back. I know enough about computers to do basic things.=如果我们不是在搜寻七濑，我大概会把手机拿回来。我懂的电脑知识足够应付基本操作。
But this is my first smartphone. I just grabbed whatever was cheapest.=但这是我的第一部智能手机。我只是随便买了个最便宜的。
I need a topic change, and badly.=我急需换个话题。
So umm . . . how long have you known Nanase?=所以，呃……你认识七濑多久了？
Ayase thinks for a few moments.=绫濑思考了片刻。
I just had my one year anniversary at the cafe before you showed up.=你来之前我刚在咖啡馆度过了一周年纪念日。
I'd seen her a few times there before starting.=我在开始工作前，曾在那儿见过她几次。
But I didn't really get to know her till I was hired.=但直到我被录用，才真正认识了她。
Oh? So I take it you dined at the cafe then?=哦？这么说你是在咖啡馆用的餐？
Only a few times. It is kind of expensive.=只有几次。那儿消费挺高的。
Yeah, our prices aren't the lowest. For a niche cafe though, we can't exactly compete with the more mainstream businesses.=是的，我们的价格不是最低的。不过，对于一家小众咖啡馆来说，我们无法与那些更主流的商家竞争。
It means higher prices, but then the staff in a way is also part of the service. Not very often a cute crossdressing maid serves you food.=这意味着更高的价格，但从某种意义上说，员工也是服务的一部分。你不会经常遇到可爱的女装咖啡师为你服务。
I want to ask Ayase more about her work at the cafe. She doesn't immediately seem like the type to work at Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe.=我想多问问绫濑在咖啡馆的工作。她看起来不像是会在“女孩！女孩！女孩！？”咖啡馆工作的人。
Definitely the tomboy of the bunch, but I'm glad she's there.=她绝对是这群人里的假小子，但我很高兴她在这里。
Ah. There it is.=啊，找到了。
Ayase points to an apartment complex just across the street. I no more look at it and the blonde takes off running towards the building.=绫濑指着街对面的一栋公寓楼。我还没来得及细看，那个金发女孩就朝着大楼跑了过去。
A-Ayase-san. Wait!=绫、绫濑小姐，等等！
But she's already across the street. All that smiling and joking around, was it just a front? She hid her worry remarkably well. I must say I'm impressed.=但她已经跑到街对面了。之前所有的笑容和玩笑，都只是伪装吗？她把自己的担忧藏得真好，不得不说，我很佩服。
But I'm also behind. I drop into a run just to catch up with her. By the time I reach the building, Ayase is already jogging up the exterior stairwell, skipping stairs as she goes.=但我也有所落后。我小跑起来才勉强追上她。等我跑到大楼时，绫濑已经沿着外部楼梯跑了上去，好几步并作一步。
By the time I've caught up with Ayase, she's right outside Nanase's door. Just standing there. She took the initiative to run on up as fast as she could, but now the girl looks lost.=等我追上绫濑时，她正站在七濑的门外。只是站在那里。她主动提出要尽快跑上来，但现在却看起来不知所措。
You okay?=你还好吗？
You think she's okay?=你觉得她还好吗？
The realization is hitting her. Now that we're here, we actually have to deal with whatever it is that's going on with Nanase.=她终于意识到，既然我们来了，就必须处理好七濑的事情。
Admittedly, it might not be pretty. I hope it's nothing, but we have to be prepared.=说实话，场面可能不会太好看。我希望没什么事，但我们必须做好准备。
If she's not, I've got you to help me take care of her.=如果她不是，我就有你来帮我照顾她。
This calms Ayase down, and I make the first move. I bang my fist against the door, pounding as hard as I can.=这让绫濑平静了下来，我先采取了行动。我用尽全力，一下又一下地猛烈捶打着门。
I push in the doorbell, hearing the chimes go off inside the apartment.=我按下了门铃，听到公寓里响起了叮咚声。
Waiting a few moments, I try again with the knocking. Beating my fist against the door while Ayase holds her finger against the doorbell.=等了几秒后，我再次敲门。我用拳头捶着门，而绫濑则按着门铃。
A sense of panic starts to settle in the pit of my stomach. The silence from inside is becoming too much.=我的胃部开始涌上一阵恐慌。屋内的寂静变得令人难以忍受。
W-What now?=那、那现在怎么办？
And if still no answer...=如果还是没有回应……
I don't know what we'll do.=我不知道我们该怎么办。
One more time.=再来一次。
I beat my fist against the door one more time and just as Ayase goes to ring the doorbell, the door opens up.=我再次锤击房门，就在绫濑准备按门铃的时候，门开了。
Enough!=够了！
She stops when she sees us. The bags hanging under her eyes and with how she leans against the side of the door, Nanase looks ready to fall over at a moment's notice.=她一看到我们便停下了脚步。眼底挂着浓重的黑眼圈，再加上她倚靠在门边的样子，七濑看起来随时都会倒下。
Her sudden shouting makes Ayase jump back in surprise, hugging against my shoulder.=她突然的叫喊声让绫濑惊讶地向后跳开，紧紧抱住我的肩膀。
We're just here for you.=我们只是为你而来。
It takes Nanase a moment before realization hits her. Like a light bulb going off in her head, she opens her mouth to speak, but then closes it again.=七濑愣了一会儿才反应过来。仿佛脑中灵光一闪，她张了张嘴，却又合上了。
Work?=工作？
Dammit...=该死……
Yep. Work.=对，工作。
What's going on? Is everything okay?=出什么事了？你还好吗？
Nanase nods.=七濑点头。
I was up late last night.=我昨晚熬夜了。
Must've slept through my alarm.=我一定是睡过了闹钟。
Working on the website.=正在制作网站。
All night?=一整晚？
Again, she nods. I'm speechless. She stayed up all night just to work on the website. When the girls agreed to help, I expected the site to take some time to get written.=她再次点头。我无话可说。她熬了一整晚就为了赶工网站。当女孩们同意帮忙时，我预料到网站需要一些时间才能完成。
What were you doing?=你一直在做什么？
Certainly didn't expect it to be done overnight.=没想到会一夜之间完成。
You didn't need to do it all in one night.=你不需要在一个晚上就做完所有的事。
You wanted it done didn't you?=你希望它完成，不是吗？
Well yeah but...=嗯，对，但是……
Even Ayase is impressed. And she's <i>the</i> programmer! I can see just from her reaction that she hadn't expected Nanase to have done so much in a single day's time.=连绫濑都惊叹不已。她可是**那个**程序员啊！我光看她的反应就知道，她根本没想到七濑能在短短一天内完成这么多工作。
You're almost done? Did you sleep at all last night?=你快做完了？你昨晚睡觉了吗？
Not really. Maybe two or three hours.=没怎么睡。大概就两三个小时吧。
Nanase pulls out her phone to check, but looks to get distracted. I can only imagine it's from the plethora of texts and missed calls from Hayasaka.=七濑掏出手机查看，但看起来有些心不在焉。我猜想大概是早坂那铺天盖地的短信和未接来电扰乱了她的心神。
So what's left?=那还剩下什么呢？
Ayase's question pulls Nanase back to reality. She tucks her phone away and thinks for a moment before answering.=绫濑的问题将七濑拉回现实。她收起手机，思索片刻后才作答。
Kotori-san needs to send me some stuff.=小鸟需要送我一些东西。
And I just need those custom scripts from you for the animations and menus.=我只需要你那些用于动画和菜单的自定义脚本。
I-I'll get you them tonight then!=那、那我今晚就把它们拿给你！
After hearing the whole conversation, I'm amazed and relieved. I'm glad that Nanase is alright. But at the same time, I'm impressed she put so much work into the site in just one night.=听完了整个对话，我感到既惊讶又宽慰。我很高兴七濑没事。但同时，我也很佩服她竟然能在一夜之间为网站付出这么多心血。
Here I expected maybe a week or two turn-around. But to have the site nearly done already, I can't wait to see it.=我原本预计可能需要一两周的周转时间。但网站已经快要完成了，我迫不及待地想看看它。
That said, with how worn out Nanase is, I don't think she should come into work today. After pulling an all nighter, being on her feet all day is not going to be good for her.=话虽如此，七濑看起来很疲惫，我觉得她今天不该来上班。熬了一个通宵，再站一整天对她身体不好。
Nanase-kun. You want the day off? You look like you could use some rest.=七濑君。你想请假吗？你看起来确实需要好好休息。
Without another word, she disappears into her apartment to get cleaned up and ready to go. I look to Ayase with about as much confusion as the blonde maid has.=她一言不发地消失在公寓里，准备洗漱好出门。我困惑地看向绫濑，而那位金发女仆也同样困惑。
Is she going to be okay?=她会没事吧？
Yeah. I think so.=嗯，我想会的。
I sigh.=我叹了口气。
You've got my phone. Call the girls and let them know Nanase-kun is alright.=我的手机在你那儿。给女孩们打电话，告诉她们七濑君没事。
Ayase smiles and steps aside to make the call. It's brief, but I can tell just from the one-sided conversation that everyone at the cafe is relieved.=绫濑笑着走到一旁打电话。通话时间很短，但我仅仅通过她单方面的对话就能听出，咖啡馆里的所有人都松了一口气。
Ayase even ends it with a smile before giving the phone back to me.=绫濑甚至微笑着结束了通话，才把手机还给我。
Nanase shows up a few minutes later, ready to go. She's still upset, but I don't blame her. Nor can I be angry.=几分钟后，七濑来了，她已经准备好了。她还是很沮丧，但我不怪她，我也生不起气来。
If she's willing to put this much time into the cafe and this much effort, then I definitely can't complain. I just hope that everything can work out for the girls.=如果她愿意为咖啡馆投入这么多时间，付出这么多努力，那我肯定不能抱怨。我只希望一切都能顺利解决。
We make our way back to the cafe, with Nanase and Ayase taking the lead. I listen to them discuss the website, and the more technical side of things for a bit.=我们跟着七濑和绫濑回咖啡馆。我听着她们讨论网站和一些技术细节。
The conversation is far beyond what I can make sense of, but I'm glad to hear it.=对话内容远远超出我的理解，但我很高兴听到这些。
Just from the little <i>training</i> session we had, I know Hayasaka is more than capable of engineering her own fun little games.=只从我们刚刚那次小小的“训练”来看，我就知道早坂完全有能力设计出她自己的有趣小游戏。
As absurd as the whole dog-boy son situation was, I enjoyed myself with it.=尽管狗孩儿这个情况荒谬至极，我还是很乐在其中。
Watching everyone wandering off into their own direction, I notice Ayase hanging back.=看着大家各奔东西，我注意到绫濑却留在了后面。
When she sees me though, her face lights up into a smile and Ayase comes jogging over to me. I guess she was waiting for me.=当她看见我时，脸上立刻绽放出笑容，接着便小跑着来到我身边。我猜她是在等我。
Thank you so much!=太感谢你了！
Hehe I'm glad you had fun.=呵呵，你玩得开心就好。
r:"(.+?)-san. That party was amazing."=$1先生，那派对太棒了。
And the food was good too! You've really gotten good at cooking.=而且食物也很好吃！你的厨艺真是越来越棒了。
The building's still standing isn't it?=那座建筑还在那里，不是吗？
Well pancakes are pretty hard to screw up.=煎饼可没那么容易搞砸。
You're right. You'd probably need a different manager if I couldn't make a simple pile of pancakes.=你说得对。如果我连一盘简单的煎饼都做不好，你大概就需要另请高明了。
Gyaha, Nanase-kun would kick you out herself!=呀哈，七濑同学她会亲手把你赶出去的！
We both have a good laugh at the comment. She's not wrong. What kind of a manager works at a cafe and can't cook up a simple stack of pancakes?=我们俩都被这条评论逗乐了。她说得没错。一个咖啡馆经理，竟然连一叠简单的煎饼都做不出来，这算哪门子经理？
Oh, it was a blast.=哦，那可太爽了。
At first it appears as though she is waiting for someone. I start to approach her, wanting to make sure that everything is alright.=一开始，她看起来像是在等人。我走上前去，想确认一切是否安好。
Laughingstock wouldn't even begin to describe it.=“笑柄”都无法形容了。
But as our chuckles die down, Ayase loses her smile. It fades away into the night and she bites her lip, suddenly very conflicted.=然而，随着我们的笑声渐止，绫濑的笑容也随之消逝。它隐没于夜色之中，她咬住嘴唇，突然间陷入了深深的矛盾。
You're too good at your job.=你工作太出色了。
I don't know how good I am, but I'm not going anywhere.=我不知道我有多优秀，但我不会离开的。
He didn't care about our website, or throw parties like you did.=他不在乎我们的网站，也不会像你一样举办派对。
But you've done a lot more than the last guy. Even if he was fun to tease.=你比上一个家伙强多了。即便逗他很有趣。
You're still much better than he was.=你仍比他强得多。
I've heard random comments about Ayase and the last manager. Not many found the guy to be anything special, but Ayase got along with him.=我听到过关于绫濑和上一任经理的一些零星评论。没多少人觉得那家伙有什么特别，但绫濑和他相处得很好。
He didn't do much.=他没做什么。
Nowhere.=无处可寻。
I don't know what else to say to her kind words. She's being quite earnest tonight. Maybe it's because of the alcohol, or maybe it's because of the star studded night.=我不知该如何回应她的好意。她今晚异常真诚。也许是酒精的缘故，又或许是因为这星光璀璨的夜晚。
It's impossible not to just smile ear to ear from that statement. This is why I'm here. This is why I'm working so hard. To see smiles like hers.=听到那句话，我简直无法抑制地咧嘴而笑。这就是我身在此处的原因。这就是我如此努力的原因。只为看到像她这样的笑容。
And if I didn't know any better, I'd say something was still bothering her. The smile she's wearing, while very cute, has all the signs of a forced smile.=如果我没看错，她似乎仍有心事。她脸上的笑容，虽然非常可爱，却明显带着勉强的痕迹。
r:"That's why I like you (.+?)-san.  You get us."=所以我才喜欢你啊，$1小姐。你懂我们。
She's wanting to ask me something, I know it. But it's like she can't bring herself to ask.=她想问我什么事，我清楚。但她似乎就是开不了口。
r:"You're not planning on leaving, are you (.+?)-san?"=$1小姐，你没打算离开，对吧？
Everything alright Ayase-san?=绫濑小姐，一切都好吗？
Ayase fumbles with her hands, looking away from me. I don't want to force her to talk to me, but if there's anything I can help with, I want her to know I'm here.=绫濑双手不安地搓动着，避开了我的视线。我不想强迫她跟我说话，但如果有什么我能帮得上忙的，我想让她知道我就在这里。
Never heard from him after that.=从那以后就再也没收到过他的消息。
If it's anything I can help with, I'd love to know.=如果有什么我能帮得上忙的，我很乐意效劳。
I'm sorry he left you.=很抱歉他离开了你。
That sounds rough.=听起来很糟糕。
Ayase shifts a bit, before finally looking back at me. She lets out a sigh and nods.=绫濑挪动了一下身子，最后才回过头看我。她叹了口气，点了点头。
I liked him. And then he suddenly got up and left. Didn't even say goodbye.=我喜欢他。然后他就突然起身离开了，甚至都没说声再见。
But he was really funny.=但他真的很风趣。
There is something I've been worrying about.=有件事我一直很担心。
You split our schedules up to save money, right?=你把我们的日程拆开来是为了省钱，对吗？
Yes, that's right.=没错。
So, if something ever happened and things got worse, what would you do?=那么，万一事态恶化，你会怎么做？
The look on his face though...=他脸上的表情却……
What would I do?=我该怎么办？
Hehe... Maybe his head wasn't screwed on right.=呵呵……或许他的脑子坏掉了。
Yeah. Like, if the cafe tanked and you needed to fire someone to save money.=是啊。比如说，如果咖啡馆经营不善，你为了省钱需要解雇某人。
That sounds... extreme.=听起来……有些极端。
Who would you fire?=你会解雇谁？
The poor bastard probably thought the owner would rain down fire and brimstone on his sorry ass. And I wouldn't blame him for thinking so.=那个可怜的家伙大概以为老板会对他那倒霉的屁股降下天火和硫磺。他会那么想，我一点也不怪他。
Do you think it's that bad?=你觉得有那么糟吗？
Well, you were so worried about saving money. Dropping hours and doing all kinds of things. I thought for sure we were going to be next.=你当时不是特别担心没钱吗？缩短工时，还做了那么多事情。我当时还以为下一个就轮到我们了。
Oh damn. Yeah, I know for sure I'd have died from a stroke right then and there. Knowing what I do about the cafe and its situation.=哦，该死。是啊，我很肯定我当时会立马中风倒地。考虑到我对咖啡馆及其状况的了解。
The cafe really sounded like it was in trouble.=咖啡馆听起来确实是遇到麻烦了。
He once thought we lost the day's take cause the cash register was empty. And all I did was empty it out into the safe. Hehe we teased him good on that one for days.=他曾经以为我们把那天挣的钱弄丢了，因为收银机是空的。而我所做的只是把它清空放进了保险箱。呵呵，这件事我们取笑了他好几天。
My heart nearly stops when she says that. Did she figure it out? That we're in the red? Or maybe everyone knows and it's not just her?=她说这话时我的心都快停了。她是不是发现了？发现我们亏本了？或者是不是所有人都知道，不只是她一个人？
He was easy to tease.=他很容易被逗弄。
Maybe they just don't want to say anything to worry me, just like I don't want to worry them.=也许他们只是不想说些什么来让我担心，就像我不想让他们担心一样。
Skittish. Very jumpy.=胆怯，一惊一乍的。
What was he like?=他以前是什么样子？
<i>What should I do?</i> A moment of panic sets in. Part of me wants to spill the beans, apologize to her and promise her things will be alright.=我该怎么办？一阵恐慌袭来。我真想和盘托出，向她道歉并向她保证一切都会好起来的。
Ayase-san. The only reason I could even do those things was because of you girls.=绫濑同学。我之所以能做到这些，都是因为有你们在。
You're not perfect.=你不是完美的。
But, does she really know? I could be overblowing this whole situation and be worried over nothing.=但是，她真的知道吗？也许我把整件事想得太严重了，白担心一场。
No. Even if you couldn't make pancakes, I'd want you to stay.=不。就算你不会做煎饼，我也希望你留下来。
I'd better not take the risk. I don't want to accidentally leak anything to Ayase, or any of the others. There's no need in making them worry about something that we've got a handle on.=我最好别冒险。我不想不小心把任何事泄露给绫濑，或者其他人。没必要让他们担心我们已经掌控的事情。
After all, I threw this party and gave them tomorrow off <i>because</i> we'd made so much progress.=毕竟，我之所以举办这个派对，还让他们明天放假，就是因为我们取得了巨大的进展。
Listen. No one's getting fired. No one's going anywhere.=听着。没人会被开除。没人会离开。
Do you think we'd be able to party like we did if the cafe was in trouble?=如果你觉得咖啡馆遇到了麻烦，我们还能像那样开派对吗？
But... if something did happen, you'd tell us right?=但是……如果真出了什么事，你会告诉我们的，对吧？
You girls mean too much to me to leave you hanging like that.=你们对我来说太重要了，我不会让你们干等的。
Good. This job is important to me.=很好，这份工作对我很重要。
Of course, I remember Ayase mentioning all those frugal things she would do to save and make money.=我当然记得绫濑说过那些她为了攒钱和赚钱而做的节俭事。
Somehow, I get the feeling she needs this job more than anyone. For her sake, as much as anyone's, I do hope that everything works out.=不知怎的，我感觉她比任何人都更需要这份工作。为了她，也为了所有人，我真希望一切都能顺利。
A sour taste does linger though in my mouth. I'd just told Ayase I'd let everyone know if something happened. Yet here I am, keeping my lips sealed over the cafe being in the red.=然而我的嘴里却残留着酸涩的味道。我刚告诉绫濑，如果发生什么事我会告诉所有人。可我却在这里，对咖啡馆亏损的事只字不提。
<i>Everything will be fine.</i> I need to start believing that.=一切都会好起来的。我需要开始相信这一点。
When do you think we'll be back to full time?=你觉得我们什么时候能恢复全职工作？
She's concerned, but not fraught with worry. The question actually comes out rather casual.=她感到担忧，但并非忧心忡忡。这个问题她问得相当随意。
I'm not sure.=我不能确定。
Might take a couple weeks yet.=可能还要再等几周。
But I'll get in touch with the owner, and get his thoughts on everything.=我将与店主取得联系，听取他对此事的看法。
I hope it happens soon.=我希望这能尽快实现。
I miss seeing everyone, everyday.=我想念每天见到大家的时光。
I do too.=我也是。
It's not the same without you.=没有你，一切都变了。
Can I ask you something?=我能问你点事吗？
Sure. Whatever you want.=当然，你想怎样都行。
Ayase shifts from side to side, a shy smile spread over her face. This is one of the first times she's acted so coy around me.=绫濑身子左右摇摆，脸上带着一丝羞涩的笑容。这是她第一次在我面前表现得如此娇羞。
If you're not busy tomorrow, do you want to maybe... go for a jog together?=如果你明天不忙的话，要不要一起……慢跑？
A jog? Is this her idea of a date? It's not actually an invitation out to dinner or anything. Then again, Ayase isn't exactly well-versed in dating techniques.=慢跑？这是她约会的方式吗？这可不是什么约我出去吃饭。不过话说回来，绫濑对约会技巧确实不太了解。
I don't claim to be an expert myself, but her body language alone is enough to tell me this is more than a mere exercise routine.=我不敢说自己是这方面专家，但从她的肢体语言来看，这可不仅仅是单纯的运动。
Just a jog?=仅仅是慢跑？
Maybe hanging out after the jog too?=慢跑完要不要也一起出去？
I chuckle. Now this is starting to sound more like a date. Well, as much of a date as it'd be with Ayase.=我轻声一笑。这听起来越来越像约会了。好吧，至少是和绫濑的约会。
She's very sweet to ask. And seeing her waiting so expectantly for an answer, I can't leave her hanging.=她问得很是贴心。看到她如此期待我的答复，我实在不忍心让她失望。
No thanks. I'm busy.=不了，我很忙。
Sure. A morning jog sounds great=好啊，晨跑听起来不错。
How could I say no to her? When she's making such a cute face, and asking so sweetly, it'd be terrible for me to turn her down.=我怎能拒绝她呢？她露出那么可爱的表情，又那么甜美地恳求着，我要是拒绝她就太糟糕了。
Besides, Ayase has helped keep me in good spirits these past few weeks. She's right there when I need something, with a smile on her face, ready to help.=而且，这几周绫濑一直让我心情很好。每当我需要什么的时候，她都在我身边，微笑着，随时准备提供帮助。
I owe her a lot.=我欠她很多。
Sure. A morning jog sounds great.=当然。晨跑听起来很棒。
I'd love to.=我很乐意。
Awesome!=太棒了！
You won't regret it.=你不会后悔的。
How could I?=我怎么可能？
Ah! A smooth talker.=啊！能言善道。
I laugh. That's the first time anyone has called me a "smooth talker." Typically I'm anything but that. I'm not complaining though. Take the compliments as they come.=我笑了。这还是头一次有人叫我“能言善道”。通常我可跟这词儿沾不上边。不过我倒不抱怨。有夸奖就受着呗。
I'll be with you.=我跟你一起去。
So what should I wear?=那我该穿什么？
I don't exactly go running all that much.=我可不是个喜欢跑步的人。
Gyaha, I can tell.=嘎哈，看得出来。
T-shirts are fine. And if you got some sweats, those will work. Or shorts.=T恤就行。如果你有运动裤，也可以。或者短裤。
Nothing fancy. Whatever's comfortable.=不需要多讲究。舒服就行。
I'm not exactly dressing to the nines on this one. Quite the opposite. Feels like I'll be walking out of bed and into the street in my pjs.=我这次可不会盛装打扮。恰恰相反。感觉就像穿着睡衣从床上走到街上。
Easy enough.=很简单。
And good running shoes.=还有合脚的跑鞋。
Don't want you running in no high heels.=可不想你穿着高跟鞋跑。
She gives me a sly look and I just shake my head. I'd turn an ankle just trying to stand in the damn things, let alone <i>walking</i> in them. No, I've got shoes I can wear.=她狡黠地看了我一眼，我只是摇了摇头。我光是穿着那该死的东西站着，脚踝就会扭伤，更别说穿着它们“走路”了。不，我有能穿的鞋。
Don't have to worry about that.=不必为此担心。
I'm glad you're here.=你来了，我很高兴。
I think you already said that.=我想你已经说过了。
Then I'm saying it again.=那我再说一次。
She really is sweet.=她真贴心。
We linger for a little while longer, until Ayase decides she'd better be going.=我们又逗留了一会儿，直到绫濑觉得她该走了。
We say our goodbyes and the blonde disappears down the street, leaving me alone next to the cafe. It feels empty without her by my side.=我们互道再见，金发少女消失在街道尽头，留下我独自一人在咖啡馆旁。她不在身边，我感到空落落的。
All the more reason for me to get home and get to bed. With how she took off, I'll have a hell of a time keeping up with her tomorrow.=我更应该回家睡觉了。看她那样子，我明天可得费老大劲才能跟上她了。
Wandering off into Akihabara, I make my way back to the apartment, and into bed.=我溜达到秋叶原，然后回公寓睡觉。
Sunday. It's finally Sunday. It's also six in the morning. What am I doing up? Isn't this time reserved for work days?=周日。总算是周日了。现在是早上六点。我起来干嘛？这时间不是工作日才需要起来吗？
Oh yeah. The date. I'm so groggy I almost forgot that today's my big date with Ayase. Lack of sleep will do that to a person.=哦，对了。约会。我太困了，差点忘了今天是和绫濑约会的大日子。睡眠不足就会让人这样。
I slap off the alarm and roll myself out of bed. As excited as I am for my date with my blonde boy, couldn't she have let me sleep in another hour or two?=我关掉闹钟，从床上滚下来。尽管我对和我的金发男孩约会感到兴奋，但她难道不能让我多睡一两个小时吗？
Oh well, the early bird gets the worm as they say. Knowing that I don't have to be in for work does help my mood though. I'm groggy, but I don't have a full day at the cafe ahead of me.=好吧，俗话说早起的鸟儿有虫吃。不过，知道今天不用上班确实让我心情好了一些。我虽然有些迷糊，但至少不必在咖啡馆里忙碌一整天。
A bowl of rice later, and I'm slipping into some shorts and a t-shirt that I set aside last night.=吃完一碗饭，我套上昨晚准备好的短裤和T恤。
Ayase said not to dress too fancy, so I'm wearing just enough to carry my wallet and my dignity.=绫濑说别穿得太花哨，所以我穿得刚刚好，既能带上钱包，又不失体面。
Grabbing an old pair of sneakers I had lying around, I tie up the laces and out the door I go.=我抓起一双旧运动鞋，系好鞋带，然后出门了。
It's a swift walk to the train station where we agreed to meet. The place is fancy, having its own mini mall right next door.=到火车站的路很近，我们约好在那里见面。那地方很气派，旁边就有一座小型商场。
Ayase and I aren't the only ones to be meeting up for a run.=不止我跟绫濑会面。
As I wander through the mostly empty corridors, I catch the odd group of friends heading out and conversing amongst each other.=当我穿梭于这大半空荡的走廊时，偶尔能看到三两成群的朋友们外出，彼此间交谈着。
I wonder if Ayase-san ever meets up with Kazumi-san here.=我不知道绫濑小姐是否在这里见过和泉小姐。
It's a reasonable thing to assume. From the way they chatted, exercise is a regular part of their day.=这是很合理的推测。从他们聊天的内容来看，运动是他们日常生活的一部分。
You're here!=你来啦！
The voice exclaims from behind me. I turn around and find Ayase with a big smile on her face, wearing her signature hoodie, and a pair of athletic shorts.=那声音在我身后惊呼。我转身，发现绫濑正对着我开心地笑着，她穿着标志性的连帽衫和一条运动短裤。
Early too.=还挺早的。
Gyaha you couldn't wait to see me, could you?=“嘎哈，你是不是等不及要见我了？”
I got here before you did, didn't I?=我比你先到了，不是吗？
Didn't want to keep my date waiting.=我可不想让我的约会对象等我。
Watching Ayase get so flustered is the epitome of cute. Her tomboyish charm dissolves away into a shy, girlish smile that would make Sena-kun proud.=看着绫濑手足无措的样子，简直可爱到极致。她假小子的魅力消散殆尽，取而代之的是腼腆的少女笑容，这会令星奏君感到骄傲的。
A date?=约会？
We're just jogging.=我们只是在慢跑。
And I can't think of a better way to spend time with you.=能与你共度时光，夫复何求。
Me neither!=我也一样！
Her flustered self disappears back into the abyss from which I summoned it. With any luck, this won't be the last I see of the adorable creature.=她那慌乱的模样重新消失在我召唤她的深渊之中。如果运气好，这不会是我最后一次见到这可爱的生物。
Now. Time for warm-ups.=现在，该热身了。
Ayase pulls us right back on track, eager not to waste anymore time. Though warm ups?=绫濑把我们带回正轨，迫不及待不想再浪费时间。但是热身？
Aren't we jogging? Do we really need to warm up?=我们不是在慢跑吗？真的需要热身吗？
Of course we do.=我们当然要。
You don't want to pull a muscle and have to be carried home, do you?=你总不想拉伤肌肉，然后被人抬回家吧？
No. I do not.=不。我不想。
Then warm-ups!=接着是热身！
We'll start off with some squats, and then dive into some lunges.=我们先做几个深蹲，然后开始弓步练习。
Uh...sure.=呃……好的。
I don't really know what she means, but I'm sure I'll find out. Who would have thought one needs to warm up for jogging?=我不太明白她是什么意思，但我肯定会弄清楚的。谁会想到慢跑前还需要热身呢？
Back with my parents, I'd occasionally ride my bike around the neighborhood. I never took the time to stretch before biking, and they had more than a few intimidating hills to pedal up.=和父母住在一起时，我偶尔会在附近骑自行车。骑车前我从不花时间热身，而且他们那里有不止几座令人生畏的山丘需要蹬上去。
We start off with some hamstring stretches, which basically resemble the starting poses that championship runners get into before the race starts.=我们从腿筋拉伸开始，这基本上和冠军跑者在比赛开始前的起跑姿势类似。
Of course, that quickly turns into single legged squats and I'm starting to sweat.=当然，那很快就变成了单腿深蹲，我开始出汗了。
The first few repetitions are easy enough, but as we go on, my legs and thighs start to burn. Next come the lunges, and I'm only going at half the speed that Ayase is.=前几次重复还算轻松，但随着时间的推移，我的双腿和大腿开始感到灼热。接着是弓步，我只有绫濑一半的速度。
You do this...everyday?=你每天都做这个？
Everyday.=每天。
Though on work days I'm done by now.=尽管工作日我到现在已经完成了。
Wow. You're not even breaking a sweat.=哇。你甚至连汗都没出。
Of course. Hehe I'd be in trouble if this got me sweating.=当然。呵呵，要是这能让我出汗，那我就麻烦了。
<i>Great.</i> This doesn't bode well at all for me. Maybe I should've asked Ayase out to a ball game or something. But it's too late now.=**“很好。”**这对我来说可不是什么好兆头。也许我应该约绫濑去看球赛什么的。但是现在已经太迟了。
Besides, this is a part of who Ayase is. I want to get to know her better. I need to try and keep up with her.=再说了，这就是绫濑的一部分。我想更好地了解她。我必须努力跟上她的步伐。
Alright. I think that's enough.=好了。我觉得这已经足够了。
I take a few breaths, my forehead moist with sweat.=我喘了几口气，额头渗出了汗水。
Y-Yeah. I'm good.=是、是啊。我没事。
I can get you something to drink.=我可以给你拿点喝的。
She's already taking pity on me, and we haven't even started running. Am I really this out of shape?=她已经开始可怜我了，而我们甚至还没开始跑。我真的有这么不健康吗？
No. I'm good.=不了。我很好。
She's worried about me, but I need to show I can take care of myself. I'm just not used to the exercises. That's all it is.=她为我感到担心，但我需要证明我能照顾好自己。我只是不习惯这些练习。仅此而已。
I'm not used to working these muscles, that's why I'm sweating. Jogging on the other hand, I'm not so out of shape that a run will kill me.=我不习惯锻炼这些肌肉，所以才出汗。至于慢跑，我还没虚弱到跑两步就死掉的地步。
I give Ayase a thumbs-up.=我向绫濑竖起了大拇指。
Let's run.=我们跑。
Let's go then!=那就走吧！
Try to keep up.=尽量跟上。
We both take off from the station at a steady pace. It takes me several minutes to get my breathing into rhythm, but it's not too difficult keeping up.=我们都以稳定的速度从车站出发。我花了大概几分钟才让呼吸变得有规律，但要跟上并不太难。
The gentle breeze blowing through Akihabara helps cool me down too. My muscles are aching, but Ayase was right. The stretches are helping.=吹过秋叶原的和风也让我凉快了不少。虽然肌肉酸痛，但绫濑是对的。拉伸确实有帮助。
I'm not suffering like I was before, and my legs have an extra spring in their stride.=我不再像以前那样痛苦不堪，腿部也恢复了弹性。
You always take this route?=你总是走这条路吗？
Depends.=看情况。
My earlier workouts... I'll take a different route.=我之前的训练……我走另一条路。
That's probably more crowded now though.=不过现在那里可能人更多了。
We speak in short bursts, keeping our breathing timed with our jogging. I may not be much of an exercise guru, but I know enough about the importance of regulating one's air flow.=我们简短地交谈着，呼吸和慢跑的节奏保持一致。我可能算不上什么健身达人，但我很清楚调节呼吸的重要性。
Does Kazumi-san ever join you?=香澄小姐会和您一起吗？
His morning schedule conflicts with mine though.=但他的早上时间与我冲突。
Sometimes.=有时。
Didn't he mention something about a swimsuit?=他不是提过泳衣的事吗？
Ayase looks over to me, her face heated, but not from the running.=绫濑把脸转向我，脸颊发烫，但不是因为跑步。
I'm not exactly sure what all this fuss about is with a swimsuit, but I know one thing for certain. Ayase would kill it in a swimsuit. Hands down.=我不太确定关于泳衣的这些议论都是为了什么，但我知道有一点是肯定的。绫濑穿上泳衣会非常惊艳，毫无疑问。
Geez. That Kazumi-san...=天呐。那个和泉小姐……
I fight back a laugh, not wanting to antagonize her further.=我强忍住笑，不想再进一步激怒她。
Hehe alright. I'll let it go.=呵呵，好吧。我不计较了。
But I am pretty jealous. Kazumi-san gets to spend so much time with you.=但我还是很嫉妒。和泉小姐能和你在一起那么长时间。
Then come to the gym with me.=那和我一起去健身房吧。
Maybe I will.=也许我会。
I try to think of a response, but then notice in her hand, she's holding something. It's a dark, navy blue swimsuit and leggings.=我试着想该怎么回应，却注意到她手里拿着什么东西。那是一件深海军蓝的泳衣和打底裤。
What are those?=那是什么？
She gulps, her face turning beet red. She glances around, as if trying to find a way out of my questioning. Eventually though, she resigns and holds the clothing close.=她咽了口唾沫，脸涨得通红。她环顾四周，好像想找个办法避开我的盘问。但最终，她还是放弃了，把衣服抱在怀里。
These?=这些？
I found them in that box.=我在那个盒子里找到的。
Ayase points to a cardboard box near the door. <i>That box?</i> That's the box of women's clothing that doesn't belong to me. There was a swimsuit in there?=绫濑指着门边的一个纸箱。\n\n“那个箱子？”\n\n那是我不属于我的女式衣物箱。里面有一件泳衣？
N-Nothing.=没、没什么。
I didn't know you were into those kinds of things.=没想到你喜欢这种东西。
I-I wasn't! I mean... those aren't mine.=我、我没有！我的意思是……那些不是我的。
The moving company... gave me that box by mistake.=搬家公司……不小心把那个箱子给我了。
I don't sound convincing at all. And looking at Ayase, I'm not sure she even believes me.=我听起来一点说服力都没有。看绫濑的样子，我甚至不确定她是否相信我。
To be honest though, I'm not sure I would believe me either if this is how I got caught with such things.=老实说，如果我是因为这种事被抓包，我也不确定自己会不会相信我。
Didn't you say you wanted to see me in a swimsuit?=你不是说想看我穿泳衣吗？
I guess I did.=我猜我确实说过。
Then get in the shower.=那去洗澡吧。
After stepping into the bathroom, I undress and make my way into the shower. Ayase has the water running a little hot, but otherwise it feels quite good.=走进浴室后，我脱下衣服，迈进淋浴间。绫濑把水温调得有点烫，不过洗起来感觉很好。
We're wasting water.=我们正在浪费水。
My muscles relax and I'm soon seated, running a sponge over my body. Rinsing off the sweat and soaping myself up for a good scrubbing.=我的肌肉放松下来，很快就坐下了，用海绵擦拭身体。冲掉汗水，然后打上肥皂，好好搓洗一番。
Is she really going to come in here?=她真的要进来吗？
I look to the door and can see Ayase's silhouette undressing mere feet away from me. <i>She really is?</i>=我望向门口，可以看到绫濑就在离我几英尺远的地方脱衣服的剪影。她真的要这样做？
Mind if I help?=介意我帮忙吗？
Ayase walks in, wearing the swimsuit and leggings. I'm stunned.  The swimsuit hugs her hips, and fits perfectly around her slim figure.=绫濑走了进来，穿着泳衣和打底裤。我惊呆了。泳衣紧贴着她的臀部，完美地勾勒出她苗条的身材。
Her reddened cheeks and darting eyes just add to the cuteness levels.=她泛红的脸颊和闪烁的眼神更添了几分可爱。
I-um...=我——嗯……
My tongue catches in my mouth, and all I do is stare.=我舌头打结，只会傻傻地盯着。
Guess that's a yes.=看来是了。
I swallow and give her a weak nod.=我咽了口唾沫，对她虚弱地点了点头。
Taking the sponge from my hand, she moves around behind me and starts scrubbing my back.=她从我手中接过海绵，绕到我身后，开始擦洗我的背部。
I can feel the soft touch of her fingers slipping over the sponge, rubbing along my shoulders and down the curve of my spine.=我能感觉到她的手指轻轻滑过海绵，在我肩部和脊柱的弯曲处来回揉搓。
You're knotted up. Stressed.=你全身僵硬，压力很大。
No wonder you nearly croaked out there.=难怪你差点儿在那边嗝屁了。
Me? You-You weren't even breaking a sweat.=我？你——你甚至都没流汗。
It takes all my willpower to focus on the conversation, and not her gentle fingers brushing against my skin. Nope. Don't want to focus on that at all. <i>Not one bit.</i>=我得使出全部的意志力才能集中精神听对话，而不是去感受她手指轻柔拂过我皮肤的感觉。不。我一点也不想把注意力放在那上面。一点也不想。
Long as I've trained, it'll take more than that to make me sweat.=以我长久以来的训练，光是那样可不会让我流汗。
I...would've been sweating by the end though.=不过到最后……我还是会汗流浃背。
She adds that last part a little too quickly.=她把最后那部分说得有点太快了。
How much more was there?=还有多少？
Oh. Another five kilometers.=哦。还有五公里。
What?!=什么？！
How much did we run?=我们跑了多少？
Hmmm a little over two I think.=嗯，我觉得略超过两点。
I shudder. <i>I could've died today!</i>=我颤抖着。**我今天可能会死！**
I can't remember the last time I went for a run. Probably need to count in years just to find that answer. <i>Note to self: ask Ayase how far we're running next time.</i>=我已经不记得上一次跑步是什么时候了。可能得用“年”来计算才能找到答案。*提示：下次问问绫濑我们要跑多远。*
Seriously though. You're really tense.=说真的，你真的很紧张。
You alright?=你还好吗？
I look back and see the concern in her eyes. I overexerted myself out there, and she knows it.=我回过头，看到她眼中的担忧。我在外面用力过猛了，她知道。
I'm fine. Actually better now.=我很好。实际上现在更好了。
I say, giving her a smile. That brightens up Ayase's face, and she smiles right back to me. Her fingers gliding over my shoulders, working out the kinks.=我一边说一边对她笑了笑。绫濑的脸上也露出了笑容，她也对我报以一笑。她的手指拂过我的肩膀，帮我舒缓着紧绷的肌肉。
Ah. That's really nice.=啊。那真是太好了。
You do this often?=你经常这样吗？
Her back rubs are surprisingly very good. My muscles relax to her touch, and she seems to know just where to apply pressure.=她按摩背部的技术好得惊人。我的肌肉在她触碰下放松下来，而且她似乎知道该在哪里施加压力。
It's impossible not to let out a relaxed sigh with how good her hands feel.=她的双手感觉太舒服了，让人忍不住放松地叹息。
Once in a while at the gym.=偶尔在健身房。
Really helps if someone pulls a muscle.=如果有人拉伤了肌肉，这真的很有帮助。
With Kazumi-san?=和一实小姐吗？
I ask, raising an eyebrow.=我扬了扬眉毛问道。
Gyahaha... yes but never in the shower.=呀哈哈……是啊，但从没在洗澡的时候。
r:"This is a special service, just for you (.+?)-san."=$1，这是专为你准备的特别服务。
So don't tell anyone.=所以别告诉任何人。
My lips are sealed.=我守口如瓶。
Because I don't do this for anyone else.=因为我不会为其他人做这些。
Aren't I the special one?=我是不是最特别的？
You're special to me.=你对我而言很特别。
And that's all that matters.=那才是最重要的。
You've grown on me too, Ayase-san.=绫濑小姐，你我也很投缘。
More special than I ever thought anyone could be.=比我所想的任何人都还要特别。
The room falls into a calm, peaceful silence. The only sounds are those of Ayase's fingers brushing over my back.=房间里一片安静祥和。只剩下绫濑小姐的手指轻抚着我背部的声音。
Giving me possibly the most soothing massage a guy could ask for. It's relaxing. It's perfect.=她给我做的按摩，大概是男人们梦寐以求的，舒服极了。完美。
The only sounds penetrating through the silence are the soft drumming beats of my heart.=唯一能穿透这片寂静的，是我的心跳，轻柔地跳动着。
Alrighty then...=好吧……
I hear Ayase say something, but don't get a chance to make it out. For just as I open my mouth, she smears a <i>cold</i>, slimy substance all over my back.=我听到绫濑说了些什么，但没机会听清。因为就在我张开嘴巴的时候，她把一种冰冷黏滑的东西涂满了我的后背。
I tense up and jerk from the sudden application of lotion.=我紧张得身体一僵，被突如其来的乳液激得猛地抽了一下。
Ah. What the...=啊。搞什么……
r:"Gyahaha you're so sensitive (.+?)-san!"=嘎哈哈你可真敏感啊，$1儿！
It's just lotion. Relax!=只是乳液而已。放轻松！
You'll get all knotted up again.=你又要打结了。
My face turns red and I grumble to myself.=我的脸涨得通红，嘴里嘟囔着。
How was I supposed to know that's what she was doing? Not to mention, being in the shower, I didn't exactly expect anything so cold.=我怎么会知道她在做什么？更何况，我还在洗澡，根本没料到会有这么冷的东西。
Did she pull that stuff out of the fridge or something?=她是从冰箱里拿出那些东西的吗？
You could've said something.=你本可以告诉我一声的。
Aww, am I not doing a good enough job for Master-san?=哎呀，我是不是没有把工作做好呢，主人？
Ayase laughs again while she smears the lotion all around my back. Somehow, I've managed to make a fool of myself with her; in the shower no less.=绫濑一边在我背上涂抹乳液，一边又笑了起来。不知怎的，我在她面前出了糗；更衣室里还不够，竟然在淋浴时又出了一次糗。
What the hell am I supposed to do? I'm in here naked, and she's... well she's not helping in that swimsuit. It's hard enough keeping my head out of the gutter.=我到底该怎么办？我全身赤裸地待在这里，而她……嗯，她穿着泳衣真是毫无帮助。我真是LSP了。
Still, I have to respond.=我还是得回应。
You're exceeding my expectations=你超出了我的预期。
I expect better from my maids=我对我的侍女抱有更高的期望。
You are lacking some skills.=你缺少一些技能。
I expect better from my maids.=我对我的侍女抱有更高的期望。
Woah. You're really gonna complain?=哇哦。你真的要抱怨吗？
Before Ayase can protest too much, I pretend to clear my throat in order to shut her up.=在绫濑还没来得及多抗议时，我假装清了清嗓子，让她闭嘴。
Anyways, as my maid, shouldn't you be calling me "Master"?=话说回来，你作为我的女仆，不应该叫我“主人”吗？
Why only now did you think of that?=你为什么现在才想到这一点？
H-Hey. What's with the attitude?=你、你这是什么态度？
We're not at the cafe you know. And you're no customer.=我们又不在咖啡馆，你也不是什么顾客。
Aysae=艾莎伊
Of course not. But I'm starting to have fun. Hearing Ayase getting flustered, I just want to turn around and see her face.=当然不是。但我开始觉得有意思了。听到绫濑手足无措的样子，我真想转过身去看看她的表情。
But that'd break the illusion. Besides, she brought this upon herself for teasing me so much.=那样会打破我的幻想。再说，她老是取笑我，这是她自作自受。
No, but you're my maid aren't you?=不，但你是我的女仆，不是吗？
Come on. Be a good girl and say: <i>"Master-sama... do my back rubs feel good?"</i>=来。乖女孩，说：“主人大人……我的背部按摩舒服吗？”
Gross.=恶心。
Huh? That didn't sound very Ayase-like.=嗯？这听起来不像是绫濑会说的话。
r:"(.+?)-san. Is it just me, or is your head turning into a balloon?"=$1丸，是我的错觉吗？你的头是不是变成气球了？
A what?=什么玩意？
Yeah. I heard all about this.=嗯。这些事我全听说了。
Ayase's voice is suddenly much closer to me. I feel her chest pressing against my back, her lips only inches away from my ear as she whispers to me.=绫濑的声音忽然离我很近。我感到她的胸部抵在我的背上，她的唇瓣离我的耳朵只有几英寸，轻声在我耳边低语。
The head swells, getting bigger and bigger until it pops.=头部不断膨胀，越来越大，直到爆炸。
I'd better do something before Master-san gets too full of himself.=我最好在会长大人太过得意忘形之前做点什么。
Her hands wrap around my chest, sliding her wet fingers over my pecs. Taking long, slow breaths against the back of my neck.=她的手环上我的胸膛，湿润的指尖划过我的胸肌。她在我颈后缓缓地、深深地呼吸着。
Okay, I'm done teasing. I've got nothing to compete with this, and if she keeps going, my head isn't the only thing that's going to get bigger.=好了，我不再逗你了。跟这个比起来我根本不算什么，如果她继续下去，不只是我的头会变大。
r:"What's wrong? Hehe . . .you're so quiet all of a sudden (.+?)-san."=怎么了？呵呵……$1先生，你突然这么安静。
W-What are you going to do?=你、你打算做什么？
I hear a giggle from the blonde and with an "oof", she pushes me off the stool I was sitting on. Fortunately, I catch myself before completely toppling over.=我听到金发女孩咯咯一笑，然后“哎哟”一声，她把我从我坐的凳子上推了下来。幸运的是，我及时稳住了自己，没有完全摔倒。
Landing on my knees and elbows, I try not to slip further on the wet floor.=我双膝跪地，双肘撑地，努力不让身体在湿滑的地板上继续打滑。
H-Hey...=嘿……
r:"Hehe... look how cute (.+?)-san is."=呵呵……你看$1儿多可爱呀。
Especially here.=尤其是在这里。
Her hand squeezes on my dick, giving long, slow strokes over my member. I clench my fists from the pressure, hips trembling at Ayase's advances.=她的手握住我的阴茎，缓慢而长久地抚摸着它。我因这股压力而紧握双拳，面对绫濑的攻势，我的臀部颤抖不已。
r:"I bet (.+?)-san is really pent up here too."=我敢打赌$1同学在这里也一定憋坏了。
Gyaha you're throbbing so much already.=呀哈，你已经跳动得这么厉害了。
That's because...=那是因为……
Ahhh. Ayase-san.=啊啊，绫濑小姐。
I can't keep my focus long enough to properly respond. Her hand is speeding up. Stroking over the full length of my shaft, the lotion in her hand smears over my member like lube.=我无法集中精神，无法恰当地回应。她的手速在加快，在我整根性器上抚摸，她手中的乳液像润滑剂一样涂抹在我的性器上。
I can hear the squelching sounds of the lotion as she strokes me off faster.=她撸动我越发快速，乳液的黏腻声清晰可闻。
What's the matter?=怎么了？
Cat got your tongue?=吓傻了？
I shudder from Ayase's teasing. She laughs, and strokes a hand over my ass. Groping at a butt cheek, her hand pumps the length of my penis like she's milking a cow.=绫濑的调情让我颤抖。她笑着，一只手抚过我的屁股。摸着我的臀瓣，她的手像挤牛奶一样挤压着我的阴茎。
Squeezing me, and pulling on my dick, I moan out for her.=她紧紧抱住我，拉扯着我的阴茎，我为她呻吟出声。
Fuck. Ayase-san.=操。绫濑小姐。
God, that's so good.=天啊，太棒了。
I can't respond with much intelligent conversation when she's got me bent over in the shower, working over my dick and squeezing my ass.=当她让我在淋浴间里弯下腰，摆弄我的阴茎，挤压我的屁股时，我无法进行什么有深度智力的对话。
Precum leaks out from the tip of my penis, and Ayase just jerks me off faster. Aiming my cock straight down while she jerks her hand along my shaft.=我的阴茎前端渗出前列腺液，绫濑只是更快地为我手淫。她沿着我的阴茎撸动时，我的阴茎直直地指向下方。
Go faster. Please.=再快点，求你。
I start to beg. The throbbing pleasure from my groin is spreading through me. Her soft, slender fingers grip my length, expertly working over the shaft.=我开始求饶。股间阵阵的快感蔓延开来。她柔软纤细的手指握住我的硕大，熟练地套弄着。
Bumping against my balls with each stroke, Ayase quickly has me humping against her hand.=绫濑每次抽动都撞击着我的睾丸，很快我就在她手中耸动起来。
Faster? Does it feel that good?=再快点？有那么舒服吗？
You really are pent up. Getting off from just a hand job.=你真的太压抑了。光是打手枪就能爽到。
Her voice is heavy, and I can hear her breathing. She's just as aroused as I am.=她的声音很沉重，我能听到她的呼吸声。她和我一样兴奋。
Ahhh. Yes. Just like that.=啊。对。就这样。
Her hand speeds up, masturbating my cock while twisting her grip on my shaft. Ayase has me at her mercy, and she knows it.=她的手速加快了，一边抚慰着我的性器，一边扭动着手，握住了我的阴茎。绫濑将我玩弄于股掌之间，她知道这一点。
The quick, guided strokes start to bring me close to the edge.=这快速而有节奏的抚弄，让我快要抵达巅峰。
Ahh. Ahh.=啊。啊。
Ayase, I'm-I'm close.=绫濑，我-我快到了。
Hmmm?=嗯？
She lets out a moan, touching her fingers against my ass. Working those digits towards the crack, sending shivers running through me.=她发出了一声呻吟，手指摸上了我的屁股，伸向股缝，让我不寒而栗。
Already?=这么快？
All the while, Ayase jerks her hand faster along my cock. I'm panting for breath, heaving for air as I can't hold myself back.=绫濑一边更快地撸动我的性器，我一边大口喘着粗气，拼命呼吸，再也无法克制自己。
You want to cum?=你想高潮吗？
Yes. I want to cum.=是的。我想高潮。
I'm going to cum.=我要高潮了。
I moan. Shuddering at the intense pleasure rippling through me, I piston my hips against her fingers.=我呻吟着。巨大的快感在我体内激荡，我颤抖着，胯部迎着她的手指律动。
Ayase's quivering voice leaks out in almost a whisper.=绫濑颤抖的声音几乎是耳语般地流淌出来。
I turn my head when she says my name, only to see her flushed face. Our eyes meet.=她唤我名字的时候，我转过头，只见她脸颊泛红。我们的目光交织在一起。
Cum for me.=为我而高潮。
Fuck!=靠！
She pulls down on my cock, bringing my hips with her.=她向下拽我的性器，我的臀部也随之而动。
It's too much. I can't hold back. I let out another moan and go over the edge.=太多了。我控制不住。我又呻吟一声，达到了高潮。
My whole body jerks with pleasure as I start to cum. Ayase milking my penis all the way through my orgasm, I coat my thighs and her fingers with my seed.=我全身因为愉悦而抽搐，开始射精。绫濑榨取我的性器，贯穿我的高潮，我的大腿和她的手指上都沾满了我的精液。
Only when my orgasm finally subsides, does she pull her fingers away from me. I'm left shaking and stuttering from the intense pleasure I'd just experienced.=只有当我的高潮最终平息下来，她才把手指从我身上拿开。我因为刚才经历的强烈快感而颤抖不已，语无伦次。
Good boy. Good boy.=好孩子。好孩子。
She says, running her fingers along my back.=她边说边用手指抚摸我的背部。
You know...=你知道的……
Maybe you should be calling me Master.=也许你应该叫我主人。
Between catching my breath and trying to fall over, I laugh.=我一边喘着气，一边努力不让自己摔倒，笑出了声。
If you'll keep doing this, I might have to.=如果你一直这样，我可能就得这么做了。
Ayase laughs, continuing to stroke over my butt as I slowly come down from my orgasmic high.=绫濑笑着，继续轻抚我的臀部，我则从性高潮的余韵中慢慢平复下来。
Even after I'm able to think straight, I'm so worn out that I just stay on my elbows and knees for a while longer.=即使在我能够正常思考之后，我还是累得不行，只能继续用手肘和膝盖支撑着身体又待了一会儿。
Ayase helps me wash up, and eventually we manage our way out of the bathroom.=绫濑帮我清洗干净，最终我们设法走出了浴室。
Have fun?=玩得开心吗？
I can't help but laugh. She's asking me this now?=我忍不住笑了。她现在才问我这个吗？
Ayase-san. I've never had so much fun in my life.=绫濑小姐。我这辈子从没这么开心过。
I think the near death experience was worth it.=我觉得这次的濒死体验很值得。
You get in shape, and maybe you'll last longer with me.=你身材练好了，说不定能跟我待得久一点。
Last longer?=久一点？
You want to do more than just hand jobs don't you?=你不会只想帮我撸一撸吧？
I blush. She says it so casually, like she's talking about workout routines or running. She's right though. No way can I deny that.=我脸红了。她漫不经心地说出这句话，好像在谈论日常锻炼或跑步。但她说的没错。我无法否认这一点。
I meekly nod my head.=我顺从地点点头。
Then you better work hard.=那你最好努力工作。
Cause I want to do more with you too.=因为我也想和你做更多事情。
Her admission catches me off guard, and I'm left stumbling over my words, trying to come up with a response.=她的话让我措手不及，我结结巴巴，努力想说些什么。
In my effort to answer, Ayase closes the gap between us and presses her lips to my cheek, giving me a quick peck.=我正努力想答案，绫濑却拉近了我们之间的距离，将她的嘴唇印在了我的脸颊上，飞快地亲了我一下。
I have to go now though.=不过我得走了。
Thanks for today. It was fun.=谢谢你今天，玩得很开心。
I... Yeah. No problem.=我……嗯。没问题。
Let's do it again soon.=我们很快再约。
I'm still too stunned to have much of a reply. Ayase picks up on this and just laughs.=我仍然太震惊了，不知道该说什么。绫濑察觉到了这一点，只是笑了笑。
Gyaha see you later!=嘎哈哈哈，回头见！
After saying her goodbye, she lets herself out and is gone. I'm left standing in my apartment, dumbfounded. Success? This is what success feels like, right?=她道别后自行离开了。我独自站在公寓里，目瞪口呆。成功了？这就是成功的滋味，对吧？
It takes me a few moments to come out of my daze and even then, I can't stop smiling. I'd just had a date with Ayase. And, she showed interest in spending even more time with me.=我花了点时间才从恍惚中醒来，即便如此，我仍无法停止微笑。我刚刚和绫濑约会了。而且，她还表现出想和我共度更多时光的兴趣。
We're dating now.=我们现在在约会。
The words slip from my mouth, and I feel that warmth in my chest again. Yes, this is the way things should be.=话语脱口而出，我再次感到胸口那股暖意。是的，事情就该如此。
I spin in place, looking about the apartment to figure out what I should do with this revelation.=我原地转了一圈，环顾公寓，思索着面对这个启示，我该做些什么。
Finally, my eyes land on a pile of mail seated on the counter. And sitting on that stack of paper is a free trial to the local gym. <i>My golden ticket.</i>=最终，我的目光落在了柜台上的一堆邮件上。在那堆纸的上面，放着一份本地健身房的免费体验券。**我的黄金入场券。**
r:"Morning (.+?)-san."=早上好，$1儿桑。
It's Ayase, but devoid of her usual energy. Did something happen out on the floor? We're not that busy, and I never heard any raised voices.=是绫濑，但她没了往日的活力。是外面发生了什么事吗？我们没那么忙，而且我没听到任何人大声说话。
r:"I'm sorry (.+?)-san!"=对不起，$1儿桑！
Woah! What's this all about?=喔！这是怎么回事？
Yesterday.=昨天。
I pushed you too hard. I was so excited about running...=我把你逼得太紧了。我当时太兴奋于跑步了……
I never thought about your limits.=我从没考虑过你的极限。
That's it?=就这样？
This is what's bothering her? Sure, I nearly passed out from over-exerting myself, but that's far from regretting any part of yesterday.=她就是因为这个心烦吗？没错，我差点没累昏过去，但这跟后悔昨晚的事儿可差远了。
In fact, it's because I nearly passed out that I got to see Ayase in a swimsuit. <i>Worth it.</i>=事实上，正因为我差点昏过去，我才能看到绫濑穿泳装的样子。*值了。*
I don't regret anything that happened.=我对我所经历的一切不后悔。
Especially almost dying on the sidewalk.=特别是在人行道上差点死掉。
You weren't that bad.=你没那么差。
Hehe. No, but I felt pretty rough.=呵呵。不，但我感觉糟透了。
But, it's because I nearly passed out that I got to see you in a swimsuit.=不过，也正是因为我差点晕倒，才看到了你穿泳装的样子。
So I'm not complaining.=所以我没什么好抱怨的。
r:"鱼-(.+?)-san!"=鱼$1丸！
Her sudden jump from the mention of that swimsuit just tickles me. I can't help but laugh a bit. It's quite cute how easy Ayase can be teased.=她一听到泳装就突然跳起来，真把我逗乐了。我忍不住笑了出来。绫濑这么容易被捉弄，真是太可爱了。
One just needs to know what buttons to poke at.=你只需要知道戳中她的哪个按钮就行。
Geez...=哎呀……
I'm sorry. I won't mention it again.=对不起，我不会再提了。
But I meant what I said. I don't regret any of it.=但我说的都是真心话，我对此毫不后悔。
In fact, I was hoping we could have another date soon.=说实话，我希望我们能再约个会。
Ayase shifts in place, a smile spreading over her lips. That right there is exactly why I want to be with this girl.=绫濑挪动了一下身子，唇边绽开一抹微笑。这就是我为什么想和这个女孩在一起的原因。
Her beautiful emerald eyes shift back and forth, avoiding my gaze as she clasps her hands together.=她那双美丽的翠绿色眼睛来回闪动，避开我的目光，同时双手紧握。
I promise to take it easy on you.=我保证会悠着点的。
I'll get that gym membership so you won't have to.=我会去办健身会员卡的，这样你就不用去了。
Gyaha. I'll be your personal trainer then.=嘎哈。那我就当你的私人教练吧。
She announces proudly.=她骄傲地宣布道。
Looks like I'll be in your care.=看来要劳你费心了。
Someone has to set you straight.=总得有人把你扳回正轨。
For a moment, Ayase was back to her old energetic self. Poised to take over the world as it were. But something clicked in her head and once again she grew quiet.=片刻间，绫濑又变回了以往活力充沛的自己，仿佛随时都能掌控世界。但她脑中似乎有什么东西触发了，随后又一次安静下来。
Does this mean... we're dating?=这是否意味着……我们正在约会？
Dating? If dating means going on jogs and hanging out at the gym, if it means showering with Ayase, count me in.=约会？如果约会指的是慢跑、健身房消遣，如果约会指的是和绫濑一起洗澡，那就算我一个。
Movies always portray dating as overly lovey-dovey candlelit dinners and rosepetal paths to big sparkling white bathtubs.=电影总是把约会描绘成你侬我侬的烛光晚餐，或者铺满玫瑰花瓣通往巨大洁白浴缸的小径。
Ehh. Not that I'd complain if Ayase ever wanted something like that, but I like her way of courting better.=呃。绫濑真想要那样的话我也不会抱怨，但我更喜欢她现在这种追求方式。
I don't really do much dating.=我不太约会。
It shows. I'm not one to talk though.=看得出来。不过我也没资格说你。
I don't do much dating either.=我也不怎么约会。
But I'm glad I can do it with you.=但我很高兴能和你一起做。
She's sweet. Too sweet really. Honestly, I think I knew I'd fall for Ayase the moment I saw her.=她很甜。甜得有些过头了。说实话，我想我第一眼见到绫濑时就知道我会爱上她。
The energy she carries, the infectious laugh, and her dazzling eyes, this girl has me wrapped around her finger. She's even getting me to exercise.=她所散发出的活力，那极具感染力的笑声，以及她那闪耀的眼眸，这个女孩已经把我牢牢地攥在她的手心里。她甚至让我开始锻炼了。
Oh! I almost forgot.=噢！我差点忘了。
Hehe. We're almost out of the Triple Cherry Chocolate frosting.=呵呵。三重樱桃巧克力糖霜快用完了。
Aayse=艾西
Wasn't that like our special topping or something for the day?=那不是我们今天的特制配料什么的吗？
Eh?=咦？
We're almost out? My mind blanks for a second at the sudden shift in topic.=我们快用完了？话题突然的转变让我一时没反应过来。
Shoot. I think I forgot to order it. With the festivities from Saturday, I must've skimmed right past the stuff during inventory.=糟了。我好像忘了订货。周六的庆祝活动一忙，盘点的时候我肯定直接跳过了这些东西。
Crap.=该死。
Yeah, that's my bad. I'll get an order placed.=嗯，这是我的错。我这就去下单。
I hop onto my computer, and start filling out the order form so that I don't forget.=我打开电脑，开始填写订单，以免忘记。
What should we do if we run out?=如果我们用完了怎么办？
What about the Strawberry Fudge Twist frosting? Maybe just switch to that.=草莓乳脂软糖扭纹糖霜呢？也许就换那个吧。
Good choice. Everyone loves that frosting.=好选择。大家都很喜欢那种糖霜。
It's basically why I chose it. Some customers stop by just for the special flavors of the day.=我基本上就是因为它才选的。有些顾客就是为了每天的特色口味而来的。
To not have one available when we say we will, in a way that's breaking a promise to the customer. It's not the end of the world by any means, but damn I should've caught that.=在承诺会提供的情况下却无法兑现，这等同于对顾客食言。这当然不是什么天大的事，但该死，我本该发现的。
Hopefully the cherry frosting will last us.=希望樱桃糖霜够我们用。
Gyaha I wouldn't bet on it.=咯哈，我可不敢打这个赌。
Gee. Thanks for the confidence boost there Ayase.=噢。谢谢你，绫濑，真是给我信心提了神啊。
I laugh, and wave her off.=我笑了笑，挥手示意她不用在意。
Back to work you.=回去工作，你。
Save some of that energy for the cafe.=把力气留着，咖啡馆还要用呢。
Gyaha!=嘎哈哈哈！
Can't use it all. Gonna need some for our workout.=不能全用完。我们锻炼的时候还得用一些呢。
Ayase gives one final laugh before leaving my office. <i>That girl.</i> I just shake my head and chuckle. <i>She is something else alright.</i> She's <i>my</i> something else.=绫濑在我办公室门口发出了最后一声笑声，然后离开了。**真是拿这女孩没办法。**我摇了摇头，轻声笑起来。**她确实与众不同。**她是**我的**与众不同。
I better look into this gym membership.=我最好查查这个健身房会员资格。
After finishing up the order for frosting, I do a bit of research on the gyms  in Akihabara. Not exactly work related, but I keep my research brief.=在完成了糖霜的订单后，我开始研究秋叶原的健身房。这和工作没什么关系，不过我查得很快。
I write down a few places to look more into after work, and then back to the grind.=我写下了几个下班后要去细查的地方，然后就又投入到了工作中。
Better yet, I've grown close to Ayase. We've hit the road a few times now for morning runs. I've actually gotten in better shape thanks to her as well.=更好的是，我与绫濑的关系也变得亲密了。我们已经一起晨跑了几次。多亏了她，我的身材也变得更好了。
I'm an official member of the local gym. No matter how hard I train though, nothing gets my heart pounding faster than Ayase snuggling next to me.=我是当地健身房的正式会员。然而，无论我训练得多么刻苦，都比不上绫濑依偎在我身边时，更能让我心潮澎湃。
Funny how things work out sometimes. I'm the last guy I ever would have expected to find a cute crossdressing maid for a girlfriend. Yet, here we are.=有时事情的发展就是这么奇妙。我从没想过自己会找一个可爱的伪娘女仆做女朋友。然而，我们现在就在一起了。
I asked you.=我问你。
I asked you if the cafe was in trouble... whether you'd tell us.=我问你咖啡馆是不是有麻烦了……你是否会告诉我们。
The emphasis in her words, the quiver in Ayase's voice, I can't look at her. The girl I love most, I've broken her trust.=她话语里的强调，绫濑声音里的颤抖，我无法看着她。我最爱的女孩，我辜负了她的信任。
That evening after our party, I'd made her a promise I'd already broken.=我们聚会那天晚上，我曾向她许下承诺，但我已经食言了。
Ayase-san. I...=绫濑同学，我……
You lied to me.=你骗了我。
I trusted you. And you lied to me. You lied to all of us.=我信任你。你却欺骗了我。你欺骗了我们所有人。
How could you?=你怎么能这样？
Ayase-san. Please. I...=绫濑小姐。求你。我……
I reach out to console her, but the blonde pulls away. Her glare deepens and I retract my arm.=我伸手想安慰她，但金发女郎却退缩了。她的怒视加深，我收回了手臂。
I'm so taken aback by Ayase that for a moment, I just stand in a stupor. The love of my life, and look what I've done to her.=我被绫濑的举动惊呆了，一时之间，我只是呆立在那里。我生命中的挚爱，我到底对她做了什么。
What's going to happen to you after the place closes?=这个地方关门后你怎么办？
I'll probably try and get an assistant trainer job at the gym. Keep those pecs pumping!=我可能会尝试在健身房找份助理教练的工作。让你的胸肌保持饱满！
But I won't get to see your maid outfit anymore.=但是我再也看不到你的女仆装了。
Think they'll let you keep it?=你觉得他们会让你留着它吗？
I-I'm not sure.=我、我也不知道。
I don't know that I should...=我不知道我该不该……
Well if I would've known this place was closing, I'd have stopped to see you more.=如果我早知道这家店要关门，我一定会多来看看你的。
Gonna miss talking ball with you.=以后不能和你聊球了，我会想念的。
Yeah. Me too...=是啊，我也是……
It's just the bottom of the ninth. Bases loaded and you're up to bat.=现在是九局下半，满垒，轮到你上场打击。
H-Hey. Chin up.=嘿，振作点。
Field is yours Ayase-san.=绫濑小姐，现在是你的主场了。
Y-You're right! I've got this.=你、你说得对！我行的。
It's cute watching the customers comfort Ayase. I'm not exactly sure I get the reference there, but they've certainly got Ayase pumped over it.=看着顾客们安慰绫濑，还挺可爱的。虽然我不太明白他们说的是什么，但绫濑确实因此备受鼓舞。
Watching the interaction shows just how much the people here care about the maids. This place has become a daily routine for some, not to mention a source for new friends.=看着他们的互动，你就知道这里的人们有多么关心这些女仆。对一些人来说，这里已经成了他们日常生活的一部分，更不用说还是结交新朋友的地方。
I know you're dating Ayase-san.=我知道你正在和绫濑小姐约会。
Even seen you two at the gym a couple times.=甚至还在健身房见过你们俩几次。
hehe. Yeah, she's quite the girl, isn't she?=呵呵。是啊，她真是个不错的女孩，不是吗？
She's got a good head on her shoulders.=她很理智。
Damn girl has more gas in the tank than my car.=那女孩可比我的车油多。
I can't help but laugh. The first time I ran with Ayase, I swore I was going to die. Since then, Ayase has scheduled our runs to be shorter and further apart.=我不禁笑了。第一次和绫濑一起跑步时，我发誓我快死了。从那以后，绫濑就将我们跑步的距离缩短了，时间间隔也拉长了。
It gives me more time to rest between each one, and more time to prepare for the next. Of course, when we finish our run, she goes off for the rest of hers.=这让我每次跑步之间有更多的时间休息，也有更多的时间准备下一次跑步。当然，当我们跑完步后，她会继续完成她剩下的锻炼。
<i>Someday, I'll run the full distance with her.</i>=总有一天，我会和她跑完全程。
It's near impossible to keep up with her.=我几乎不可能跟上她。
But I know she's also struggling too.=但我知道她也同样在挣扎。
She does live further away, doesn't she?=她确实住得比较远，不是吗？
Yeah. It'd be easier on Ayase-san if she worked closer to home, but...=是啊。绫濑小姐如果能在家附近工作会轻松些，但是……
The maid life is her way of life.=女仆生活是她的生活方式。
Listen. Ayase-san is a nice girl. But she can't stay where she's at.=听着，绫濑小姐是个好姑娘。但她不能再待在她现在的地方了。
She needs to be around people that appreciate her. Like you.=她需要和那些欣赏她的人待在一起，比如你。
...I know.=……我明白。
It doesn't need to be said. I know Ayase is strapped for cash. But that's not where I'm concerned.=不必多说，我知道绫濑手头拮据，但我关心的不是这个。
She's living with people who don't accept her for who she is. I need to do something about that.=她正与一群不接受她真实自我的人住在一起。我得为此做点什么。
Thanks Kotori-san.=谢谢你，小鸟。
I'll take care of it.=交给我来办。
r:"Ayase-san is very lucky to have you, (.+?)-san."=有你在，绫濑小姐真是太幸运了，$1。
r:"(.+?)-san. I see if you haven't keeled over yet."=$1。我瞧你还没倒下呢。
You're tougher than I thought.=你比我想象的要强。
Is that supposed to be a compliment? Ayase shows up out of nowhere and basically congratulates me for not being dead.=这算是恭维吗？绫濑冷不丁地冒出来，居然为我没死而道贺。
<i>Wow.</i>=哇哦。
Then again, with how our workouts have progressed, maybe being alive is actually a compliment.=话又说回来，鉴于我们的训练进度，或许活着本身就值得称赞了。
<i>Low bar.</i>=门槛真低。
Yeah. Well I'd probably be bedridden if your workout regiments hadn't toughened me up.=是啊。要是没你的魔鬼训练，我可能早就卧床不起了。
That's what good exercise will do to ya.=这就是良好锻炼的效果。
Now if we could get rid of that excess flab, you'd be perfect.=要是能再减掉那些赘肉，你可就完美了。
Are you calling me fat?=你是说我胖吗？
Just that... you're still not eating healthy.=只是……你吃得还是不健康。
I can't help but laugh. It's cute seeing Ayase get all flustered over our conversation.=我忍不住笑了。看到绫濑因我们的对话而变得慌乱，真可爱。
She didn't offend me in the slightest when she mentioned my "flab."=她提到我“赘肉”时，我丝毫没有觉得被冒犯。
Matter of fact, she's right. I still eat too much junk food. But seeing her fidget like that is too much to pass up.=事实上，她是对的。我还是吃太多垃圾食品。但看到她那样坐立不安，实在不容错过。
I'm kidding.=我开玩笑的。
Though if you've got dieting tips, I'm all ears. I don't need all this gut.=如果你有减肥秘诀，我洗耳恭听。我可不需要这么大个肚子。
I slap my stomach for effect. While exercising is certainly helping me with my stamina and strength, it won't do much for weight loss on my current diet.=我拍了拍肚子，以示强调。虽然锻炼确实提高了我的耐力和力量，但以我目前的饮食习惯，对减肥没什么帮助。
I can point you to all kinds of food you can eat.=我能告诉你各种可以吃的东西。
Even set up a schedule for you too.=甚至还帮你安排了日程。
Great. We can work on it after the day ends.=太好了，我们今天工作结束后再来处理。
Really, I'd do anything just to spend more time with Ayase. After tonight, I should be caught up enough with work where things can get back to normal as well.=说真的，我巴不得能和绫濑多待一会儿。今晚过后，我工作上应该就能告一段落，一切也能回归正轨了。
How are you doing with things?=事情办得怎么样了？
I know the pay hasn't been all there these past few weeks.=我知道过去这几周薪水一直没发到位。
It's worked out. Thank you so much for what you did give me.=事情解决了。非常感谢你给我的帮助。
I said I would do anything to keep this place open. I meant it.=我说过，为了让这里继续营业，我做什么都愿意。我是认真的。
I know.=我知道。
But I wanted to make sure you're taken care of, Ayase-san.=但我只是想确保你得到照顾，绫濑小姐。
Leaning, she wraps her arms around me in a warm hug. Since we started dating, Ayase has become much more affectionate. Not that I mind.=她倾身过来，张开双臂，给了我一个温暖的拥抱。自从我们开始约会，绫濑变得越来越深情了。我一点也不介意。
On the contrary, I love being able to hug my girl like this. But I also know how much that money means to her. It made things tight on my end, but I'm glad I could help Ayase out.=恰恰相反，我喜欢能这样抱着我的女孩。但我知道那笔钱对她来说有多重要。虽然我手头因此变得拮据，但我很高兴能帮到绫濑。
You need to let me know if you need anything.=你有什么需要一定要告诉我。
Okay?=明白？
Alright then.=好吧。
Ayase gives me another one of her smiles, and then heads off back to work.=绫濑又对我一笑，接着回去工作了。
She really is a special girl. Out of everyone, she probably has the most energy.=她真是个特别的女孩。所有人中，她或许最有活力。
All that running and training serves her well here. Today, Ayase has spent much of her time going back and forth between the kitchen and tables. <i>She's like a machine.</i>=所有的跑步和训练在这里都发挥了作用。今天，绫濑大部分时间都在厨房和餐桌之间来回穿梭。她就像一台机器。
It's hard to stop watching her work.=她工作起来令人难以将目光移开。
However, I have work of my own to do. Focusing back on my computer, I go back to typing and filling out paperwork.=然而，我也有自己的工作要做。我重新将注意力放回电脑，继续打字和填写文件。
I turn just as I'm about to head home and find Ayase standing before me. The beautiful blonde I've fallen for shifts in place, blushing.=正当我准备回家时，我转过身，发现绫濑正站在我面前。我心仪的那位美丽的金发女子，羞涩地挪动着脚步。
Cute.=真可爱。
Of course I'm in no hurry to go anywhere, so I give her a nod.=我当然不急着去哪儿，便向她点了点头。
For you, I've got two minutes.=给你两分钟。
Hehe. Thanks...=呵呵。谢谢……
I wanted to thank you for everything.=我一直想感谢你所做的一切。
Ayase-san. Even if we'd have closed, I'd have been right there for you.=绫濑同学。就算店关了，我也会一直在你身边的。
But if we'd have closed, I don't know what I would have done.=但要是我们店关了，我真不知道该怎么办。
I was kinda freaking out about the whole concert.=我当时有点被演唱会的事吓到了。
But this place means a lot to me.=但这个地方对我意义重大。
I nod. Of course I know how much it means to her. Ayase has already told me how back home, she's not exactly encouraged to crossdress.=我点点头。我当然知道这（对她）有多重要。绫濑已经告诉我她在家里是多么不被鼓励穿女装。
To come all this way just to crossdress as a maid, I can only imagine how Ayase would have felt had the cafe closed down.=不远万里就为了穿女装当女仆，我简直无法想象，要是咖啡馆倒闭了绫濑会怎么想。
And now it means even more to me.=而现在，这对我来说也意义重大。
Because it's gotten me closer to you.=因为它让我与你更加亲近。
Oh Ayase-san.=哦，绫濑小姐。
I pull the maid in for a hug, and wrap my arms warmly around her. She sniffles against my jacket and presses her arms against my shoulder.=我把女仆拉过来抱住，双臂温暖地环绕着她。她在我外套上蹭了蹭，双臂紧紧抱住我的肩膀。
In the cool, night air of Akihabara, I cling to my maid.=在秋叶原凉爽的夜风中，我紧紧抱着我的女仆。
I feel the same.=我也有同感。
And I'll never, ever let this cafe close.=我永远，永远不会让这家咖啡馆关门。
We stay pressed together for a bit longer. When Ayase does eventually pull away though, it's only so she can stare up into my eyes with those sparkling emeralds of hers.=我们又紧紧相拥了一会儿。当绫濑最终松开我时，她只是为了用她那闪烁的翠绿眼眸仰视我的双眼。
Could I stay with you... tonight?=我今晚……能和你在一起吗？
The question is so out of the blue, that it takes me a moment to process what she'd just asked.=这个问题来得如此突然，我花了一点时间才反应过来她刚才问了什么。
O-Of course.=当-当然。
When I answer, Ayase doesn't say a word. She just wraps herself around my arm and snuggles in against me.=我回答时，绫濑一言不发。她只是抱住我的手臂，依偎在我身上。
The strength of the athlete though, she just about cuts off circulation to my arm and I have to wedge it around in her grasp just to keep the feeling in my fingers.=然而，这名运动员的力量，几乎切断了我手臂的血液循环，我不得不将手臂在她的掌握中稍微挪动一下，才能保持手指的知觉。
Once we're off though, I lead Ayase through Akihabara. Not once does she let go. Not once does she pull away from me.=但一旦我们出发，我便带着绫濑穿梭于秋叶原。她一次也没有放开手。她一次也没有离开我。
Only when we reach my apartment, does she pull away so that I can unlock the door, and let us both in.=只有当我们到达我的公寓时，她才松开手，这样我才能打开门，让我们俩进去。
It feels like forever since I've been here.=感觉我好像很久没来这里了。
I can't help but laugh, watching Ayase curiously explore her way through the apartment.=我忍不住笑了出来，看着绫濑好奇地探索着公寓。
She doesn't wander far, and sticks close to me like a loyal pet. Every so often, she'll check back just to make sure I'm still close by.=她没有跑远，像只忠诚的宠物一样紧贴着我。每隔一会儿，她就会回头确认我还在附近。
Hehe. Different isn't it?=呵呵。很特别吧？
You don't have to drag me inside like last time.=你不必像上次那样把我硬拽进去。
No wonder the place looks different.=难怪这个地方看起来与众不同。
I don't have your dead weight dragging me down.=没有你这个死沉的拖油瓶拖累我。
H-Hey.=嘿。
Ayase just laughs again at my outburst. Of course, I can't stay mad at her. Especially when she's right. How Ayase didn't tip over when she half-carried me, is a miracle of itself.=绫濑又被我的爆发逗笑了。当然，我不可能生她的气。尤其是在她完全正确的时候。绫濑半拖半抱地把我弄回房，自己居然没摔倒，这本身就是一个奇迹。
Well. You're not wrong.=嗯。你说的没错。
But I've gotten better.=但我已经好多了。
Not as good as me yet.=还不如我呢。
But we should definitely go on another run together.=不过我们肯定要再一起行动一次。
It's a date then.=那就这么定了。
Deal!=成交！
A moment of quiet passes between us, and I can't stop staring at her. Last time Ayase stepped into this apartment, we didn't exactly get to relax like this.=我们之间陷入了片刻的寂静，而我仍旧无法停止凝视她。上次绫濑来到这间公寓时，我们并没有像这样放松。
I try not to think about how she <i>helped</i> me in the shower. Talk about distractions.=我尽量不去想她在淋浴时“帮助”我的场景。那简直是干扰。
Y-Yeah. Just...=嗯，嗯。只是……
Ayase-san. You already...=绫濑同学。你已经……
For trying to pay me before the concert.=因为你尝试在演唱会前付我钱。
I mean...=我的意思是……
The money I paid her took away from my food budget. Guess on the plus side, I lost a few pounds.=我付给她的钱让我没钱买吃的了。不过，往好了想，我倒是瘦了几磅。
Thank you for what you did.=谢谢你所做的一切。
Oh. That. I discussed it with Kotori after convincing the owner to give us another two weeks, but paying Ayase through those two weeks wasn't easy.=哦。那个嘛。说服老板又给了我们两周时间后，我与琴梨讨论了此事，但要支付绫濑这两周的工资可不容易。
I wanted to do anything I could to help you.=我想尽我所能帮助你。
My family doesn't have a lot of money.=我的家庭没有很多钱。
Hell, most of my paycheck goes to them for bills.=我的大部分薪水都交给了他们用来付账单。
I'd probably make more money if I didn't travel so far but...=要是我不跑这么远的话，我大概会赚更多钱，但是……
It's okay Ayase-san.=没关系，绫濑小姐。
I pull the girl in for a hug, wrapping my arms around her. Her slender figure curls up to me and I start stroking her hair.=我将女孩拉过来拥入怀中，双臂环抱住她。她纤细的身躯蜷缩在我身边，我开始抚摸她的头发。
Ayase works at the cafe to let her real self shine, despite the burden it places on her. No wonder she's been so frugal with her money.=尽管绫濑的工作给她带来了负担，但她还是通过在咖啡馆打工来展现真实的自我。难怪她一直省吃俭用。
A few sniffles escape from the blonde, and I rock her back and forth. Letting Ayase cry out whatever she needs. I'm here for her.=金发女孩轻声抽泣了几下，我轻轻地摇晃着她。我在这里陪着绫濑，让她尽情宣泄。
Instead of letting herself go though, Ayase regains composure, and pulls herself away. I see her warm smile and that blushing gaze of hers.=然而，绫濑并没有放任自己，她重新找回了镇定，并挣脱开来。我看到她温暖的笑容和那娇羞的眼神。
This is the Ayase I fell in love with. This is who I want to protect.=这就是我所爱的绫濑。这就是我想要守护的人。
Anytime Ayase-san.=随时都可以，绫濑小姐。
Anytime you need something, you let me know.=无论何时你需要什么，尽管告诉我。
Leaning in, Ayase presses her lips against mine in a slow, innocent kiss. Just a brush of the lips, but the mere touch of our mouths sends my heart racing for the blonde.=绫濑凑上前来，轻柔地将双唇贴上我的，那是一个缓慢而纯真的吻。仅仅是嘴唇的触碰，但我们双唇交织的瞬间，却令我这颗心为眼前的金发女孩怦然加速。
When she pulls away, I lean in to kiss her again, but Ayase puts a finger on my lips.=她抽身离开时，我凑上前想再吻她，但绫濑用一根手指按住了我的嘴唇。
Without another word, Ayase gets up and walks off to the bathroom. At first, I can't help but think she's going to invite me into the shower again.=一言不发，绫濑起身走向浴室。我最初忍不住想，她又要邀请我一起淋浴了。
But I don't hear any water running. <i>What is she doing?</i>=但我没听到水声。她这是在做什么？
About five minutes pass and I start to wonder if maybe I should go check on her. Just as I'm about to check though, I hear Ayase calling me from the bathroom.=大约五分钟过去了，我开始琢磨我是不是该去看看她。就在我准备动身时，我听到绫濑从浴室里叫我。
r:"(.+?)-san. I'm ready."=$1同学。我准备好了。
Getting up, I wander into the bathroom, and there is Ayase.=我起身走进浴室，绫濑就在那里。
I'm speechless. I've seen her in this maid uniform so many times. So why now? Why does this flustered Ayase look so damn adorable?=我无语了。明明已经见过她穿这件女仆装很多次了，可为什么偏偏是现在？为什么这个慌乱的绫濑看起来如此可爱？
Standing right here in my bathroom, how does this girl in this maid uniform have my blood pumping like this?=她就站在我的浴室里，穿着这身女仆制服，竟让我的心跳加速如此？
I-I don't know what to say.=我、我不知道该说什么。
Last time, you kept teasing me about being your maid.=上次你一直拿我当你的女仆这事开玩笑。
I figured tonight... I could actually <i>be</i> your maid.=我想今晚……我或许真的可以**做**你的女仆。
A-Ayase-san.=绫……绫濑小姐。
Shhh. Master.=嘘，主人。
She places a finger to my lips and leans in to kiss me. This time, her mouth opens up and slides her tongue out into my mouth.=她用一根手指抵住我的嘴唇，然后俯身吻我。这一次，她张开嘴，将舌头滑入我的口中。
The warm wriggling sensation of Ayase's tongue pushing its way into my mouth elicits a moan from my lips.=绫濑的舌头温暖而扭动着探入我口中，引得我发出一声呻吟。
Her body leans into my own, and she drapes her arms around my neck.=她的身体依偎着我，双臂环上我的脖颈。
Jumping into my arms, I grab her hips just to hold on and back up into the bathroom door just to keep from tipping over.=她跳入我怀中，我急忙抓住她的臀部以稳住她，并向后退到浴室门边，以免摔倒。
This girl will knock me out yet!=这姑娘迟早要把我搞垮！
<i>Mmmphhh mmmm</i>=嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯
<i>ahhhm mmmm</i>=嗯……嗯……
Her lips don't stop though. Our make out session continues, with Ayase's tongue darting in and out of my mouth.=她的唇却没有停下。我们继续亲吻，绫濑的舌头在我口中进进出出。
Her legs wrap around my back as I press her up against the wall. She's not heavy, but she's not light either. It doesn't take long and I'm panting right against her.=我将她抵在墙上，她的双腿缠住我的背。她不重，但也绝不轻。没多久，我就在她身上喘息起来。
Master is really strong.=主人真厉害。
I can't help but chuckle. Ayase's seductive voice is enough to work a bulge into my pants. The hard member brushes right up against her hips, and Ayase lets out a moan.=我忍不住轻笑出声。绫濑魅惑的声音足以让我的裤子支起一个帐篷。硬挺的欲望擦过她的臀部，绫濑随即呻吟了一声。
Using the bathroom wall to hold my maid up, I can reach down and free the poking bulge under Ayase's skirt.=我扶着浴室的墙壁，让女仆站稳，然后伸手下去，把绫濑裙子底下支起的那个帐篷给解放出来。
Her penis pokes out and I give it a loving stroke before I'm forced to let go. <i>I don't want to drop her.</i>=她的阴茎探了出来，我爱抚了一下，就被迫放开了。我可不想让她摔下去。
Hehe. Master should have his out too.=呵呵，主人也应该把他的拿出来。
As I hold onto her, the blonde wastes no time in reaching into my pants, and pulling out my own erect penis.=我抓住她的时候，那个金发女郎迫不及待地把手伸进我的裤子里，掏出了我那勃起的阴茎。
The soft touch of her fingers elicits a pulsating throb over the length of my shaft.=她手指的轻柔触碰，让我的阴茎从根部到顶端都 pulsate 了起来。
How did I ever snag a cute maid like you?=我是怎么追到你这样可爱的女仆的？
I think it was I who caught you, Master.=我想，是我抓住了你，主人。
A low grunt escapes my lips. Of course she caught me. Ayase has already proven that I can't keep up with her. Except for now.=我低声哼了一声。她当然抓住了我。绫濑已经证明了我跟不上她。除了现在。
Stroking my hips along the girl's body, I slide my dick along Ayase's stiff member.=我的臀部沿着她的身体摆动，我的性器滑过绫濑挺立的性器。
The feeling of our hot shafts pressing against one another sends a wave of goosebumps over me.=我们灼热的性器相互挤压的感觉，让我全身泛起一阵鸡皮疙瘩。
My balls brush up against Ayase's butt, her soft skin only adding to the sensations flooding my senses.=我的睾丸擦过绫濑的臀部，她柔软的皮肤让我的感官充满了更多刺激。
D-Do you like my penis?=你，你喜欢我的，阴茎吗？
The streak of red across Ayase's face has me smiling. She's trying so hard for me, but it's clear she's not used to this kind of attention.=绫濑脸颊飞起的红霞让我笑了。她为我如此努力，但显然还不习惯这样的关注。
I love it, Ayase-san.=我喜欢，绫濑小姐。
Your little prick is very cute. Just like the rest of you.=你这个小家伙很可爱，就像你整个人一样。
Her blush only deepens and she averts her gaze. It's too much for her, and she's absolutely adorable.=她的脸更红了，移开了视线。她受不了了，简直太可爱了。
<i>mmphh</i>=嗯！
<i>mmmm</i>=嗯……
Little moans begin slipping out from her mouth as our cocks rub together. My foreskin brushes along hers, the head of my shaft giving light kisses against her tip as I thrust.=随着我们的性器相互摩擦，她口中开始发出低吟。我的包皮擦过她的阴蒂，龟头在我每一次抽插时轻柔地亲吻着她的阴蒂尖端。
The sensations are subtle, but enough to draw out a few beads of precum from my member. Even Ayase's penis leaks a few drops.=感觉很细微，却足以让我的性器渗出几滴前列腺液。甚至连绫濑的阴茎也滴出了几滴。
Does it feel good Ayase-san?=绫濑小姐，感觉好吗？
Ayase nods.=绫濑点头。
Y-Yes. It feels...really good M-Master.=是、是的。感、感觉……真好，主人。
D-Do it more, please.=请、请再多做一些。
Her cute voice leaks out, and I happily oblige. Hunching over the girl, I thrust my hips faster against her twitching penis.=她的可爱声音泄露出来，我欣然应允。我俯身在她身上，对着她颤动的阴茎，更快地挺动腰肢。
Letting her body shift back and forth while my cock grinds over her own.=让她的身体前后摆动，而我的肉棒则在她的上面研磨。
M-Master...=主、主人……
ahh... ahhh...=啊……啊……
Ayase...=绫濑……
I lean in, pressing my lips to hers in a brief kiss. Our tongues mingle just outside of our mouths as I can't quite get close enough for a proper kiss.=我倾身向前，短暂地吻上她的双唇。由于我无法完全贴近她，我们的舌尖只能在彼此唇外轻触。
Mmmm=嗯……
Ayase... I want you.=绫濑……我想要你。
I whisper to her. Panting for breath, she finally gazes back up into my eyes. Her red face combined with those quivering lips, I'm down hard for this blonde maid.=我凑到她耳边轻语。她喘着粗气，终于再次望进我的眼睛。她那涨红的脸庞，配上颤抖的双唇，我彻底沦陷在这位金发女仆面前。
I-I want you too.=我、我也想要你。
When those words leave her lips, I adjust my position and point the tip of my penis at her backdoor.=当她话音刚落，我便调整姿势，将我的阴茎对准了她的后门。
Ayase bites her lip, watching as my shaft slowly pushes against her entrance, and slips inside.=绫濑轻咬下唇，看着我的性器缓缓抵住她的入口，然后滑了进去。
<i>haa..haa</i>=哈啊……哈啊
Her butt squeezes down on me the further in I go. It's so tight, feeling Ayase's insides hug around my member, squeezing me, yet pulling me in.=我进得越深，她的臀部就越是夹紧我。真是紧致，绫濑的内里紧紧包裹住我的性器，挤压着我，却又将我往里拉。
Ayase...you're so tight.=绫濑……你好紧。
It feels soo fuckin' good.=感觉真是他妈的爽。
Haa...Haa...you too=哈啊……哈啊……你也是。
You're...filling me up Master.=你……正在把我填满，主人。
I keep pushing inside of the maid until I've fully hilted my penis inside of her.=我持续在女仆体内深入，直到我的阴茎完全没入其中。
She trembles from the stuffing, and I hold still for a few moments; letting Ayase get accustomed to having me inside of her.=她因被填满而颤抖，我则静止片刻；让绫濑适应我在她体内的感觉。
I'm going to move.=我要走了。
Please. Do what you want with me.=请。对我为所欲为吧。
Her voice is far too enticing. She tells me that and I won't be able to hold myself back.=她的声音太具诱惑力了。她对我说了那些，我将无法克制自己。
With a firm thrust, I work my hips against the maid's ass. Slapping our bodies together, my shaft sliding in and out of Ayase's rectum.=我用力一顶，胯部抵住女仆的臀部。我们的身体撞击在一起，我的性器在绫濑的直肠里进进出出。
The steady fucking draws out a series of moans from the girl. Each one louder than the last as I slap into her.=持续的性交让女孩发出了一连串的呻吟。我每撞击她一下，呻吟声就比上一次更大。
<i>nnhh nnuuhh uhhh</i>=嗯哼 嗯嗯哼 啊
M-Master... Master's cock... <i>mmmm</i> inside me....=主……主人的肉棒……嗯……在我里面……
Ayase. You're so pretty.=绫濑。你真漂亮。
Will you serve me...whenever I want?=你会伺候我吗……无论我何时想要？
Ayase tries to answer, but the pounding of my cock into her ass only gets harder. She cries out in a whimper, and then nods her head.=绫濑试图回应，但我的肉棒撞击她屁股的力道却愈发强劲。她呜咽着哭出来，随后点了点头。
The pleasure overflowing out of the girl, with her precum steadily leaking out from her penis.=女孩感到愉悦满溢，她的阴茎里不断渗出尿道球腺液。
My own shaft throbs inside of Ayase's tight asshole, with my precum spilling out inside of her, lubricating her inner walls for me fuck the girl faster.=我的肉棒在绫濑紧致的肛门里律动，我的前列腺液溢出在她体内，润滑着她的内壁，好让我更快地肏干这女孩。
The bobbing of my hips bouncing the beautiful maid against the wall. Her cock bumps up against her stomach each time I push into her.=我的臀部起伏着，使美丽的侍女撞在墙上。每当我推入她时，她的肉棒都会顶在她的胃部。
F-Faster please.=快、快一点，拜托了。
I-I'm getting close, M-Master...=我、我快到了，主、主人……
Mmphh...=唔……
Me-Me too.=我、我也是。
I moan back to her. The heavy panting in Ayase's voice has me reeling with each thrust.=我回以她一声呻吟。绫濑话语中沉重的喘息令我随着每一次挺动而眩晕。
Doing as I'm told though, I pick up the speed until I can hear the sounds of my hips clapping against Ayase's ass cheeks.=听从指示，我加快了速度，直到能听到我的臀部拍打在绫濑臀瓣上的声音。
Ahhh Ahhh like that! Just like that!=啊！啊！就是这样！就是这样！
I'm going to cum!=我要射了！
She cries out as she presses her hands against the wall to hold herself in place.=她抵着墙壁，发出哭喊声，好让自己固定住。
I'm getting close to my limit too. Her tight ass practically milks me each time I pump my dick inside of her.=我也快到极限了。她的屁股很紧，我每次在她体内抽插，都像在被她榨干一样。
Mmm me too Ayase.=嗯，绫濑，我也是。
With a moan, I hunch over the girl and pound my dick hard as I can into her wanting ass.=我呻吟着，弓起身子，尽可能猛烈地将我的性器捣入她那渴望的屁股。
Ayase moaning to the rhythm of my thrusting, she lets out another squeal and sudden goes over the edge.=绫濑随着我每一次的挺动而呻吟着，她又尖叫了一声，突然达到了高潮。
r:"Ahhh! 鱼-(.+?)-san!"=啊！鱼——$1先生！
C-Cumming!=要-要出来了！
Her thick, hot seed pours over her maid uniform. Coating her chest and stomach as she cries out for me.=她浓稠灼热的籽液喷洒在女仆制服上，涂满了她的胸部和腹部，她为此对我大声哭喊。
Ayase's dick pumps out her thick cum as I continue thrusting inside of her. Just seeing the sight is enough to push me over the edge.=我继续在她体内猛烈抽插，绫濑的肉棒喷射出浓稠的精液。仅仅是看到这一幕，就足以让我达到高潮。
A-Ayase.=绫、绫濑。
Fuck. I'm cumming.=操。我要射了。
I announce out, shoving my dick inside of her ass, erupting right inside of her. My thick waves of cum flood into the girl, eliciting another whimper from Ayase's lips.=我喊了出来，将我的肉棒送入她的臀缝，在她体内爆发。我浓稠的精液涌入女孩体内，绫濑的唇间又发出了一声呜咽。
I hold myself inside of that ass, eventually pulling out to spurt the rest onto her own shaft and hips.=我留在那屁股里，最后拔出来，把剩下的都射在她的小穴和大腿上。
Our bodies ripple with pleasure as we ride out the highs of our orgasms together.=当我们一同体验性高潮的快感时，身体因愉悦而颤抖。
Mmmmm A-Ayase...=嗯……绫濑……
Eventually calming down, I lean in and press my head against hers. Wriggling my nose along the girl's face and smiling.=最终平静下来，我凑上前，将头抵在她的头上。我的鼻子蹭着女孩的脸，微笑着。
Will you be my maid more often?=你会更经常做我的女仆吗？
That's all I can ask for.=我别无所求了。
Pressing my lips up to hers, we share another kiss. This time a slow, sensuous one as Ayase jerks her hands from the wall and wraps them around my neck.=我吻上她的双唇，我们又一次深情相拥。这次，绫濑的双手离开了墙壁，环上了我的脖颈，我们缓慢而缠绵地亲吻着。
You better wash that uniform.=你最好把制服洗了。
Maids should know better than to make a mess of themselves.=女仆应该懂得如何保持整洁。
You really think you'll win against me?=你真以为你能赢我吗？
I have to save my pride somehow, don't I?=我总得保住些颜面，不是吗？
Gyahaha! Too bad it won't be today.=嘎哈哈哈！可惜不是今天。
I watch from across the cafe as Ayase drops herself into a chair across from a familiar looking man. It takes me a few minutes to recognize him.=我在咖啡馆的另一边看着绫濑一屁股坐在了一个看着很眼熟的男人对面的椅子上。我花了点时间才认出他来。
He's one of Ayase's regulars and a real sports guy.=他是绫濑的常客，一个真正的运动健将。
Ayase drops her elbow onto the table and the older man grabs her hand. Another arm wrestle. I can't help but laugh.=绫濑将手肘放到桌上，年长的男人抓住了她的手。又是一场掰手腕比赛。我忍不住笑了。
How many maid cafes out there have their staff getting challenged to arm wrestling matches by customers? I think we might have the market cornered on that one.=有多少女仆咖啡厅的员工会被客人挑战掰手腕？我觉得我们可能在这方面独占鳌头了。
You ready? I'm not losing this time.=准备好了吗？这次我不会输了。
Do your worst.=放马过来。
The two lock eyes and suddenly, their biceps tense. Even from my little corner booth, I can see the older man flinching while Ayase's smile widens.=两人四目相交，突然，他们的肱二头肌紧绷起来。即使在我这个小角落的雅座里，我都能看到年长的男人退缩了，而绫濑的笑容则变得更大了。
Thought you weren't going to lose?=还以为你不会输呢？
I-I'm just getting warmed up.=我、我才刚热身。
The man grips the edge of the table and attempts to throw his weight into his arm. To my surprise, it works.=男人紧抓桌沿，试图将全身的重量都压到手臂上。令我惊讶的是，这竟然成功了。
Ayase's arm bends back with the man gaining an advantage over my cute blonde.=绫濑的手臂向后弯曲，男人获得了对我可爱的金发女孩的优势。
Woah. You've really bulked up.=哇哦。你可真壮实了不少啊。
Knew I had to train... if I was going to beat you.=我就知道我必须得训练……如果我想要打败你的话。
Several onlookers gather around to watch. Fortunately, they stay clear of my view and I'm able to watch the whole thing.=几个围观者聚集过来观看。幸运的是，他们没有挡住我的视线，所以我能够看到整个过程。
Ayase's hand is pushed down so close to the table, her knuckles almost touch. <i>She's going to lose!</i>=绫濑的手被按得离桌面如此之近，指关节几乎都要碰到桌面了。她要输了！
Even her challenger is starting to laugh as he pushes down on that delicate hand to finish her off.=就连她的挑战者也开始发笑，他按着那只纤弱的手，要彻底击败她。
Heh. Not bad.=呵呵，还不错。
Tightening her grip, Ayase slowly, and oh so slowly, starts pushing against the man's devastating arm.=绫濑抓紧了，她缓慢地、极其缓慢地，开始对抗男人那毁灭性的手臂。
Her opponent's victorious smug vanishes as he's pushed back up until both arms are vertical again.=对手脸上胜利的沾沾自喜消失了，他被推了回去，直到双臂再次垂直。
Onlookers cheer as sweat glistens from the brows of both combatants. With one powerful heave, Ayase throws down the man's arm and claims victory in the match.=旁观者欢呼雀跃，汗珠从两位搏击者的额头渗出。绫濑猛地一下将男人的手臂摔下，赢得了比赛的胜利。
The crowd erupts in cheers and both Ayase and the older gentleman share a good laugh.=人群爆发出欢呼声，绫濑和那位年长的绅士都开怀大笑起来。
I shake my head and go back to work. This is exactly why I've abandoned my office. When I need to get on a call with the owner, or talk to the vendors, then I'll sneak back.=我摇了摇头，继续工作。这就是我放弃办公室的原因。等我需要和老板打电话，或者和供应商谈话时，我才会偷偷溜回去。
Otherwise, sitting out here with my laptop and enjoying the cafe atmosphere, is exactly where I want to be.=否则，像现在这样带着笔记本电脑坐在外面，享受咖啡馆的氛围，才是我真正想待的地方。
The day passes by in a flash, and soon, the girls are winding down on closing duties while I finish up some paperwork. It's another day in paradise and I couldn't be happier.=一天很快就过去了，很快，女孩们开始收尾打烊，而我则完成一些文书工作。这又是天堂般的一天，我心满意足。
r:"All closed up, (.+?)-san."=都关门了，$1先生。
What? Already?=什么？已经好了？
I didn't mean to leave you girls like that.=我本不想把你们丢下的。
Haha... Don't worry about it!=哈哈……别在意！
I did your share of duties.=我替你做了那份差事。
You really want to go jogging that bad?=你就那么想去慢跑？
I mean... don't you?=我是说……你不是吗？
Recently, I've gotten into good enough shape that I can actually survive a full jog with Ayase without collapsing.=最近我体能练得不错，已经能跟着绫濑慢跑完全程而不会累垮了。
She still takes a slower pace, but I'm damn proud of the progress I've made. I've got more energy. I feel healthy, and best of all, I feel loved.=她仍旧跑得很慢，但我对自己的进步感到非常自豪。我精力更充沛了，感觉身体健康，最重要的是，我感受到了爱。
Of course. I've been looking forward to it all day.=当然。我期待一整天了。
Then what are we waiting for?=那我们还在等什么？
Ayase's enthusiasm is just so infectious. I can't help but laugh, and nod my head.=绫濑的热情太有感染力了。我不禁笑了起来，并点了点头。
Alright. Alright. Let me get my stuff put away.=好了，好了，让我把东西收起来。
I close up my laptop and return to the office. It's funny how every little conversation with that girl gets my heart pumping.=我合上笔记本电脑，回到办公室。真奇怪，每次和那女孩聊完天都让我心跳加速。
She'd come into work disappointed because they've got the local gym closed for the day due to maintenance.=她来上班时很沮丧，因为当地的健身房因维护而关闭一天。
All I did was ask about a jog instead, and Ayase was nothing but smiles for the rest of the day.=我所做的，只是问她是否要改去慢跑，结果绫濑一整天都笑容满面。
Shutting down the laptop, I tidy a few odds and ends before exiting the office for the day.=我关上笔记本电脑，收拾好一些零碎物品，然后离开了办公室。
When I step out of my office though, I find Ayase standing in the center of the dining area, suddenly very troubled by something. She hasn't even changed out of her maid uniform yet.=可当我走出办公室时，我发现绫濑正站在餐厅中央，似乎突然被什么事困扰着。她甚至还没换下她的女仆装。
r:"(.+?)-san. Can I tell you something?"=$1先生，我能和你说些事吗？
Sure. Of course.=当然可以。
r:"(.+?)-san. You're really great."=$1先生，你真棒。
And you've done so much for everyone here. You mean the world to me.=你为这里的每个人都做了很多。你对我的意义非凡。
I gulp. Is this one of those situations where she admits, "but I'm already seeing someone?" Or worse, am I about to be friendzoned? I keep my mouth shut, letting a tense chill settle over the air.=我咽了口水。难道她要说：“但我已经有喜欢的人了”？或者更糟，我这是要被发好人卡了吗？我一言不发，任由紧张的寒意弥漫在空气中。
When you first started, I was sucking up to you a lot.=你刚开始的时候，我可没少拍你马屁。
Cause I thought you might fire someone. And I needed this job <i>really</i> bad.=因为我以为你要解雇人，而我当时又**特别**需要这份工作。
Then I realized it... you're actually a good person.=后来我才发现……你其实是个好人。
You did everything you could to keep this place open.=你竭尽所能地想保住这个地方。
I guess what I'm trying to say is...=我猜我想说的是……
I'm sorry I manipulated you.=抱歉我操纵了你。
I was just so scared. I wasn't trying to make you like me...=我只是太害怕了。我并不是想让你喜欢我……
Ayase.=绫濑。
When I say her name, Ayase closes her mouth and gazes up at me. She trembles between the tables as if expecting me to chew her out for what she did.=当我叫出绫濑的名字时，她合上嘴，抬头看着我。她在桌子之间颤抖着，好像在等着我斥责她的所作所为。
As happy as I am for Ayase to finally confess this, I can't stand seeing her so upset.=看到绫濑终于说出了心里话，我感到很高兴，但我无法忍受她如此沮丧的样子。
Heh. I actually suspected you were up to something like that.=呵呵，我其实早就怀疑你会有这种举动了。
But Ayase-san. I know why you did it, and I forgive you.=但是绫濑小姐，我知道你为什么那么做，我原谅你。
Just like that?=就这样？
But I...=可是我……
Ayase-san. I love you.=绫濑同学。我爱你。
Even if things started out that way between us, that doesn't mean everything is fake. Does it?=就算我们之间是以那种方式开始的，那也不代表一切都是虚假的。不是吗？
I don't think you helped me in the shower cause you wanted to keep your job.=我不认为你在浴室里帮我是因为你想保住你的工作。
N-No! Definitely not!=不，绝对没有！
By that point, I'd... I'd fallen... in love...=到那时，我已……我已爱上……
Ayase's voice trails off and I'm smiling from ear to ear. Exactly as I thought.=绫濑的声音渐渐消失，我咧着嘴笑得合不拢嘴。正如我所料。
With everything we've been through together, how could I ever think she was just using me? I'm surprised though.=我们经历了这么多，我怎能认为她只是在利用我？但我还是很惊讶。
She's been this worried about deceiving me. How long has it been eating away at her?=她一直为欺骗我而如此担忧。这折磨她多久了？
Pulling Ayase in against me, I cradle her into a hug. She's had it rough, more so than some of the others.=我把绫濑拉过来抱在怀里。她过得很艰难，比其他人更甚。
As strong of an exterior as Ayase has, inside she's fragile like a porcelain doll. The fact that she's worried so much over "deceiving" me, is proof of that.=绫濑的内心就像一个瓷娃娃一样脆弱，尽管她外表很坚强。她如此担心“欺骗”我，就证明了这一点。
But I know something else is eating away at her.=但我知道还有其他事情在困扰她。
You don't have to answer me now. But I'd like you to stay with me.=你不必现在回答我。但我希望你能留在我身边。
You mean like...=你是说像……
I mean, move away from your parents. And move in with me.=我是说，搬出你父母家。然后搬来和我一起住。
Be with people who love you for who you are.=和那些爱你本真的人在一起。
r:"鱼-(.+?)-san. I..."=鱼、$1同学。我……
I want to be with you. And I don't want you to hide anything that makes you, you.=我想和你在一起，而且我希望你不要隐藏任何让你成为你自己的东西。
She's ready to cry. I think of everything we've said, and asking her to stay with me is what hit the girl the hardest.=她快哭了。我想着我们说过的一切，而我请求她留在我身边，这句话对她打击最大。
A chance for Ayase to step away from people who don't appreciate her is what will make the biggest difference in this maid's life.=对绫濑来说，能离开那些不欣赏她的人，将对这位女仆的人生带来最大的改变。
I love you Ayase.=我爱你，绫濑。
Taking the girl's hand, I pull her in for a kiss. Brushing my fingers through her soft blonde locks as our lips meet.=我牵起她的手，将她拉近，然后吻了上去。唇齿相依时，我的手指穿过她柔软的金色发丝。
She blinks her eyes open in pure shock, but she doesn't pull away. In fact, I swear I can hear her heart pounding over my own.=她震惊地眨了眨眼，却没有退缩。事实上，我发誓我能听到她的心跳盖过了我自己的心跳。
r:"I-I love you too, (.+?)-san."=我、我也爱你，$1。
She whispers back onto my lips as I kiss her again. Finally hearing those three magical words puts my head into a spin.=我再次吻她时，她在我唇上低语回应。终于听到那三个充满魔力的词语，我的头脑天旋地转。
It's so much that when I do pull away, I can barely summon a response.=这种感觉如此强烈，以至于当我终于拉开距离时，几乎无法做出回应。
In the middle of the cafe, where so much has started, this right here is the ending I only ever dreamed about.=在咖啡馆中央，一切开始的地方，我眼前的一切是我曾梦寐以求的结局。
Whether we are out for a jog, pumping irons at the gym, or standing right here in each other's arms, Ayase Yuzu will never fail to take my breath away.=无论我们是在慢跑，在健身房举铁，还是像现在这样依偎在彼此的怀中，绫濑柚都会让我为之倾倒。
She is the love of my life, and this cafe we stand in is our home.=她是我的此生挚爱，而我们身处的这家咖啡馆，就是我们的家。
r:"My name is (.+?). From today forward, I'll be the manager at the Girls! Girls! Girls?! Cafe. I look forward to working together."=我叫$1。从今天开始，我就是“女孩！女孩！女孩？！”咖啡馆的经理了。期待与大家合作。
I don't think I could possibly put it a better way.=我想我无法表达得更好了。
Hehe~.=呵呵~。
As for something about myself, well... I only moved to Akihabara today, so I hope you'll be patient with me.=至于我嘛……我今天才搬到秋叶原，所以希望你们能多多包涵。
Me? That feels a little out of left-field, but I'm game. I guarantee you won't see anything interesting, though. If you're looking for excitement, you should go with Aya-han.=我？这感觉有点出乎意料，但我愿意奉陪。不过我保证你什么有趣的也看不到。如果你想找刺激，你应该去找小绫。
Haa. Hey, didn't I tell you to stop calling me that already? It's real annoying, y'know. I'm not a baby, and you ain't, either.=哈。喂，我不是跟你说过了别再那么叫我吗？很烦耶。我不是小孩子，你也不是。
Jeez. You seriously care about the most pointless things.=天呐。你可真够操心这些毫无意义的事情的。
I didn't ask what you thought. I asked you to stop.=我没问你怎么想。我让你停下来。
Hayasaka sighs and shrugs, crossing her arms over her chest. Her demeanor makes it clear that she won't be giving a clear answer to the request any time soon.=早坂叹了口气，耸了耸肩，抱起双臂。她的举止表明她短期内不会对这个请求给出明确的答复。
Now, now. There is no need to argue. For the time being, let's focus on getting through the workday.=好了好了，没必要争吵。眼下，我们还是专注于度过工作日吧。
Fine. I've got better things to do, anyway.=好吧。反正我还有更重要的事要做。
Ah, we're finally getting out of here? Wonderful.=啊，我们终于要离开这里了？太棒了。
Once we're on the floor, everyone splits up.=一旦我们进入这层，大家就分头行动。
Ayase moves to the far-right side of the cafe proper, Nanase heads behind the customer service counter, and Kaduki heads back outside with her stack of fliers.=绫濑移动到咖啡馆最右侧，七濑走到客服柜台后面，角木则带着她的传单堆回到了外面。
I follow Hayasaka to the left side of the cafe floor, where a surprising number of customers are seated, given the time of day and the fact that the place has barely been open longer than an hour.=我跟着早坂走到咖啡馆大厅的左侧，这里坐着数量惊人的顾客，考虑到现在的时间，以及这家店开门才一个多小时，这情况实在令人惊讶。
Try not to tail right behind me or anything like that. Don't want to intimidate anyone by accident, right? We want our customers to come back.=你尽量别老是跟在我身后或者寸步不离。我们可不想意外吓到任何人，对吧？我们希望顾客都能再次光临。
Uh, I'll be careful.=嗯，我会小心的。
Actually, why don't you take a seat at that table over there? It shouldn't get much busier than this, and it'll keep you from standing in anyone's way.=不如你到那边那张桌子坐下吧？店里应该不会比现在更忙了，你也不会挡着别人的路。
Admittedly, I'm impressed by Hayasaka's quick thinking. It's difficult to grasp one's personality traits when you've barely spoken to them, but I already get a sense that she works well under pressure.=说实话，我还是挺佩服早坂的随机应变能力的。虽然我还没和她怎么说过话，很难判断她的性格，但我已经感觉到她是个能在压力下很好地完成工作的人。
Good idea. Thanks, Hayasaka-kun.=好主意。谢谢你，早坂同学。
As I take a seat at the table in the corner, Hayasaka makes her rounds. She ensures the customers whose orders haven't been taken yet are served and then checks up on those still dining.=我在角落的桌子旁坐下，早坂则开始巡视。她确保还没点单的顾客都得到了服务，然后又照看了那些还在用餐的客人。
Despite running back and forth between tables, moving from corner to corner, not once does she break a sweat or show any sign of vulnerability.=尽管她在桌子之间来回穿梭，从一个角落走到另一个角落，却没有流一滴汗，也没有表现出任何脆弱的迹象。
Then again, if this is what she does day-in and day-out, it's no wonder.=话又说回来，如果她日复一日都做这些事，那也就不奇怪了。
It must be quite the workout—and that's not even considering the emotional labor it inevitably takes to wear a smile and fulfill each and every Master's fantasy.=这肯定是一项艰巨的任务——而且这还没有考虑到要带着微笑，满足每一位主人的幻想所必然付出的情感劳动。
Of course, that goes for each of the girls, and soon myself, as well. Thus, I make sure to commit every potentially useful customer service technique I witness to memory.=当然，这对每个女孩都适用，很快也包括我自己。因此，我确保将我所看到的每一种可能有用的客户服务技巧都牢记在心。
Hey.=嘿。
All of a sudden, Hayasaka is standing in front of me, her nose mere inches away from mine. The woman can move like a phantom; I reflexively jump on my seat.=早坂突然出现在我面前，她的鼻子离我的只有几英寸。这女人移动起来像个幽灵；我下意识地在座位上跳了起来。
Hahahahaha!=哈哈哈哈哈！
Oops... Sorry. I probably shouldn't have laughed at that, huh? Especially not to a manager. That was really disrespectful of me.=哎呀……抱歉。我刚才不该笑的，是吧？尤其不该对经理那样。我真不尊重人。
Don't worry about it.=没关系。
You woke me up; you did me a favor.=你吵醒了我，你帮了我一个忙。
Just don't do it again.=下次别再这样了。
Can you afford to be so casual about things like this? If you're too easygoing, we're all going to take advantage of you, you know.=你还能如此随意地对待这些事情吗？如果你太随和了，我们都会利用你，你知道的。
It'd be a big problem if Nagicchi set her sights on you, too. She isn't the kind to let a weak-spot pass her by unexploited.=如果名月也看上你，那问题就大了。她可不是那种会放过弱点不予利用的人。
You may have a point with that first thing, but it's not good to put down your coworkers to your superior.=第一点你可能说得有道理，但在上司面前贬低同事可不好。
If you have a personal problem with Nanase-kun, you should work to resolve it with her.=如果你和七濑同学有私人恩怨，你应该努力和她化解。
Haa... The sad part is, you aren't wrong. But, it's not like...=哈……可悲的是，你说的没错。但是，这不像……
Never mind. Sorry for bringing it up. This is starting to, like, kill my mood.=算了。抱歉提起这件事。这开始让我的心情变得很糟。
I'm going to get back to work before I scare anyone away with my gloom.=我要回去工作了，免得我这副愁眉苦脸的样子把人都吓跑。
Errm, perhaps that's for the best. Keep up the good work, Hayasaka-kun.=呃，或许这样最好。继续努力，早坂同学。
Thanks. I'll try.=谢谢。我会的。
Hayasaka eagerly returns to her customers, her body language instantly becoming uppity once more.=早坂迫不及待地回到她的顾客身边，她的肢体语言立刻再次变得傲慢起来。
Before long, it's time for both of us to take a lunch break, so I head to my office and make myself comfortable.=没过多久，就到了我们俩的午休时间，于是我回到办公室，让自己放松下来。
Okay, to be fair, there might've been a couple X-rated thoughts that'd passed through my head this morning. It's a maid cafe.=好吧，公平地说，今天早上我脑中可能确实闪过几个儿童不宜的念头。毕竟这里是女仆咖啡厅。
Surely I'm not the only one to have envisioned certain <i>services</i> being reserved for the secret menu only. Right?=我肯定不是唯一一个设想过某些“服务”只在秘密菜单上提供的。对吧？
Funny. My ex said the same thing when she decided to break up with me.=真好笑。我前女友跟我分手的时候也说了同样的话。
Pfft. You think you're funny, do you?=呸。你觉得你很幽默是吧？
Whatever. Let's just get to business.=随你。我们还是办正事吧。
I turn my gaze to Hayasaka, who's busily chatting with a table of four customers. It's a wonder she's able to engage with all of them like that.=我望向早坂，她正忙着和一桌四位客人聊天。真不知道她是怎么能和所有人都聊起来的。
Alright! So, that was two <i>doki☆doki☆ omurice</i> meal sets, one with green tea and one with coffee, one order of strawberry cake with cafe au lait, and one tiramisu with hot chocolate. Is that right, Masters?=好的！两份心跳蛋包饭套餐，一份配绿茶，一份配咖啡；一份草莓蛋糕配拿铁咖啡；还有一份提拉米苏配热巧克力。没错吧，主人们？
The customers respond in the affirmative, one after the other. Hayasaka, despite being a very energetic and spontaneous person, sure knows how to organize people.=顾客们一个接一个地给出肯定的答复。早坂虽然是个充满活力、随性而为的人，却很懂得如何组织大家。
It's an impressive gap moe for her.=这在她身上形成了一种反差萌。
Lemme just get that for you, then! It'll only be a couple of minutes. I hope my dear masters will wait for me.=那我这就给您取来！就几分钟。希望我的主人能等我一下。
Of course we will, Hayasaka-chan! I'd wait till the end of time for you!=我们当然会等，早坂酱！为你，我愿等到地老天荒！
Hayasaka-chan... When you talk like that, you're cuter than any of the girls I know!=早坂酱……你这样说话的时候，比我认识的任何女孩都可爱！
Hehe~. Happy you think so, Master. I really enjoy being cute.=呵呵~。主人能这么想，我很开心。我真的很喜欢变得可爱。
Are you single, Hayasaka-chan?=早坂酱，你是单身吗？
Mm... wouldn't knowing that ruin the fun, Master?=嗯……如果知道了，主人不就没乐趣了吗？
Sure, pure-hearted romance fantasies are nice... but isn't there also a certain appeal to stealing me away from someone?=当然，纯洁的浪漫幻想很美好……但把我从别人身边夺走，不是也有一种特别的吸引力吗？
And not knowing what the gender of that person might be just adds to the excitement, too!=而且，不知道那个人性别如何，也更增添了刺激感！
I'm not much of a netorare guy.=我不太喜欢绿帽情节。
The pure romances were more of my thing.=纯爱风更合我心意。
So you're going to just ruin things for me? I wouldn't mind stealing Hayasaka-chan from someone else.=所以你这是要坏我好事？我倒是很乐意从别人那儿把早坂爱抢过来。
You guys...=你们这些家伙……
Sorry Hayasaka-chan. Those two are such a handful.=抱歉啊早坂，那两个人真是太麻烦了。
No need to apologize, Master. I'm here to serve your every command.=不必道歉，大小姐。我在此听候您的差遣。
Speaking of, I should probably take care of your orders. I'll be back in a few. Wait for me, okay?=说到这个，我应该去处理你的订单了。我过会儿就回来，等我一下好吗？
We'll be waiting for you!=我们会等着你的！
Guy4=盖伊4
Hayasaka's crowd-control skills really are something. I bet she'd be a star L*L player, if she isn't already one in secret.=早坂的控场能力确实厉害。我打赌她会是《某某某》的顶尖玩家，如果她现在不是秘密的顶尖玩家的话。
Hey! Whatcha doing over here? Not slacking off, are you, Mr. New Manager? Hehe.=嘿！你在这边干嘛呢？没在偷懒吧，新任经理？呵呵。
Err, wait. That kinda came out wrong. I'm just, like, trying to tease you. Not be antagonistic or anything.=呃，等等。我好像说错话了。我只是想逗逗你，没什么恶意。
That wasn't nice.=那可真不友好。
Apology accepted.=道歉我接受了。
I'm just working.=我只是在工作。
Hayasaka gives me an awkward smile. Apparently, she didn't realize she'd actually offended me. I'm not sure if that makes things better or worse.=早坂小姐尴尬地笑了笑。显然，她没意识到自己真的冒犯了我。我不知道这到底是好事还是坏事。
To diffuse the tension, I fake cough. It doesn't help as much as I hope. In fact, it does nothing but create more awkwardness. <i>Why did I think that would work?</i>=为了缓和紧张气氛，我假咳了一声。但这并没有像我希望的那样起到作用。事实上，除了让气氛更加尴尬之外，什么也没发生。我为什么会觉得这有用？
Anyway...=总之……
So, what brings you out here? Just want a change of pace?=那么，是什么风把你吹到这儿来了？只是想换个节奏吗？
Not exactly. I'm trying to learn more about the way the cafe operates, so I'm taking notes.=那倒不是。我正试着多了解咖啡馆的运营方式，所以正在做笔记。
Oh-ho. In other words, you're spying on us.=哦豁，换句话说，你这是在监视我们啊。
Hayasaka's teasing tone makes me feel strangely guilty, like I'm doing something inappropriate.=早坂那打趣的语气让我莫名感到内疚，仿佛自己在做什么不合时宜的事。
Maybe it'd have been better to tell the girls what I was doing instead of just showing up like this.=也许我应该告诉女孩们我在做什么，而不是就这样直接出现。
Not many managers hide in the corner to spy on their employees. I must look like some sort of stalker or voyeur.=没多少经理会躲在角落里监视自己的员工。我看起来一定像个跟踪狂或者偷窥狂。
Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me. I won't tell the others.=别担心。你的秘密在我这里很安全。我不会告诉其他人。
As long as you don't give me any reason to. Hehe~.=只要你别给我任何理由。嘿嘿~。
I hope you're joking.=我希望你在开玩笑。
Of course I am. No need to be a buzzkill.=我当然是了。别这么扫兴嘛。
Hayasaka-san, I don't find blackmail funny.=早坂，我觉得敲诈一点都不好笑。
Urgh...=呃……
You're, like, super stiff, aren't you? And not in a fun way.=你这个人太死板了，不是那种有趣的方式。
I wasn't trying to pull a fast one on you or anything. I was just... making a bad joke, apparently.=我没有要占你便宜什么的。我只是……看来是开了个糟糕的玩笑。
I can't even feel bad for her, with that defensive tone. All it does is assure me that I was right to call her out on her crap. Hopefully this won't be a problem going forward.=她这种辩解的语气，我一点也不同情她。这只会让我更加确信，我揭露她的那些破事是完全正确的。希望这以后不会再是个问题。
Ha... Whatever. Just forget it.=哈……算了。忘了它吧。
I have work to do, anyway. There's still a couple of minutes left before my break. See you later, I guess.=反正我还有工作要做。距离我休息还有几分钟。那，待会儿见吧。
Hayasaka practically jogs away. I feel a slight pang of regret, but quickly push it back down and return to my work.=早坂几乎是小跑着离开了。我感到一丝后悔，但很快就把它压了下去，继续工作。
I spend a bit of time wandering when I stumble upon a girl. A very fashionable girl that just so happens to go by the name of Hayasaka.=我闲逛了一会儿，偶然间遇到了一个女孩。一个非常时髦的女孩，她碰巧名叫早坂。
r:"Hey, (.+?)-san! What a coincidence!"=嘿，$1兄！真巧啊！
What are you up to? Need help looking for anything? I'm an expert at shopping.=你在忙什么呢？需要帮忙找什么东西吗？我可是购物专家。
Umm... Oh, well...=呃……哦，那……
Where do you like to go?=你喜欢去哪里？
What are the best stores?=有哪些最好的商店？
I'm already done shopping.=我已经买完东西了。
Where do you like to shop? Any favorite stores?=你喜欢去哪里购物？有没有什么喜欢的商店？
Hehe. I don't know if our tastes overlap that much.=呵呵，我不知道我们的品味是否那么契合。
To add emphasis, Hayasaka does a quick twirl, showing off her lovely outfit. It's one of those ensembles that one might see at a fashion show.=为了强调，早坂快速地旋转了一圈，展示她那身可爱的服装。那是一套人们可能会在时装秀上看到的搭配。
You see yourself sporting the latest trends like these?=你觉得自己会喜欢上这些最新潮流吗？
Cause I know some good boutiques and clothing stores here, for women.=因为我在这里认识一些不错的女装精品店和服装店。
Err, that does make a lot of sense. I probably should've guessed as much.=呃，那确实很有道理。我大概早就该猜到了。
Probably, yeah. What else would a lady be doing at the mall?=那大概是了。不然一位女士在商场里还能做什么呢？
Um... I mean, not that there's anything wrong with making a mistake once in a while. I do that, too. Even the most obvious things fly over my head sometimes.=嗯……我的意思是，偶尔犯个错也没什么不好。我也会那样。有时候我甚至会忽略掉最显而易见的事情。
Like the fact you're basically insulting me right now? Not that I mind. When Hayasaka insults me, it feels less like bullying and more like a cute quirk.=就像你现在基本上是在侮辱我一样？不过我倒是不介意。当早坂侮辱我的时候，与其说是欺凌，不如说更像是一种可爱的怪癖。
It's the polar opposite of Nanase. Weird how that works.=这和七濑截然相反。真是奇怪。
Thanks for the reassurance, Hayasaka-san.=谢谢你的安慰，早坂小姐。
You're welcome!=不客气！
It's almost like she doesn't even know how her words come off sometimes. Oh well. It's not like she means anything bad by it... <i>probably.</i>=她好像有时根本不知道自己说的话会产生什么效果。唉。她也不是故意要说坏话……大概吧。
By the way, do you want me to take you anywhere? Probably not, like, a boutique, but if you still have some shopping to do...=顺便问一下，需要我送你去哪里吗？可能不是精品店那种地方，但如果你还有什么要买的……
Actually, I'm already done. I was just about to head out when we bumped into each other.=我已经弄完了。我正准备出门，结果就碰上你了。
Oh, really? That's too bad.=哦，是吗？真可惜。
Maybe we can go another time, then.=那我们改天再去吧。
Maybe we can, like, go on a shopping trip some time.=也许我们可以，比如，找个时间去购物。
When I imagine shopping side by side with Hayasaka, it looks an awful lot like a date. A <i>perfectly heterosexual</i> date. The more vivid the image becomes, the more nervous I get.=当我想到和早坂小姐并肩购物时，那画面简直就像是约会。一场“绝对纯洁”的约会。这画面越是清晰，我就越是紧张。
What if people think we're a couple? Won't Hayasaka be annoyed, since we're both...?=要是别人以为我们是情侣怎么办？早坂会不会很生气啊，毕竟我们都是……？
Wait. Is Hayasaka interested in men or women? Or <i>both</i>? Or <i>neither</i>? Does she even consider herself a guy?=等等。早坂究竟对男人还是女人感兴趣？或者说，对两者都感兴趣？还是说，两者都没兴趣？她甚至觉得自己是个男人吗？
...Is she even single?=……她还是单身吗？
The amount of questions swirling in my head makes me dizzy. The worst part is, I know this is putting the horse before the cart, but I'm just so damn curious!=我脑子里一堆疑问，头都大了。最糟糕的是，我知道这有点本末倒置，但我就是他妈的好奇！
I really, really want to ask, but I know I can't! Not now anyway.=我真的，真的想问，但我知道不能！至少现在不能。
r:"Hey, (.+?)-san, are you alright?"=嘿，$1先生，你还好吗？
Yeah! No problem at all.=对！完全没问题。
Ah... I should probably get going.=啊……我该走了。
Same. I'll probably have to run to the shops before they sell out of the new lines.=同感。我可能得赶紧跑一趟商店，趁新货还没卖完。
What a pain... I should've gone straight there, huh?=真麻烦……我应该直接去那儿的，是吧？
Oh! But that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy spending time with you or anything.=噢！但这并不代表我没享受和你在一起的时光。
Just... bad timing was all.=只是……时机不对而已。
I know the feeling. It happens.=我懂这种感觉。常有的事。
Talk about foot in the mouth syndrome. Heh. It's happened so much, I might as well have a foot fetish.=这可真是祸从口出啊。呵呵。这种事发生太多次了，我都快有足部恋物癖了。
That's one way of saying it. Not how I would've worded that sentence, but it makes for quite the delightful sight when Hayasaka realizes what she's just said.=你也可以那样说。虽然我不会那样措辞，但当早坂意识到她刚才说了什么时，那场面可真是太有趣了。
I did not just say that!=我刚才不是那样说的！
Great. I'm talking way too much. I'm sorry. I really have to go.=糟了，我说得太多了。对不起，我真的得走了。
No worries. Don't let me waste anymore of your time.=没关系。我不会再浪费你的时间了。
I'll see you tomorrow at work.=明天公司见。
For sure. Bye-bye!=当然。再见！
One second, Hayasaka is smiling at me. The next, she disappeared in a blur of pink, speeding up the stairs and to the upper floors.=前一秒，早坂还对我微笑。下一秒，她便化作一道粉色幻影，模糊不清地消失在楼梯尽头，飞速奔向楼上。
It all happens so fast I'm left wondering how many people got trampled from Hayasaka's desire to go shopping.=一切发生得太快了，我甚至在想，早坂为了去购物，到底踩踏了多少人。
I have to admit though, I'm impressed with how fast she climbed those stairs. Last time I saw that kind of speed, I had the Olympics on TV.=不过我得承认，她爬楼梯的速度让我惊叹。上次看到这样的速度，我还是在电视上看奥运会。
Unfortunately, her physical prowess does not inspire me to jog back to the apartment. I take my slow, casual stride all the way home.=可惜，她这矫健的身手并没有激励我慢跑到公寓。我还是迈着缓慢而悠闲的步子一路走回家。
In my defense though, I've got a couple bags of groceries hanging off each arm. That's got to count for something, doesn't it?=不过为自己辩解一下，我两只胳膊上都挂着好几袋杂货。这总得算点什么吧，不是吗？
Have I told you that you're cute today, Hayasaka-san? Because you're looking extra adorable for some reason.=我今天跟你说过你很可爱吗，早坂小姐？因为你今天看起来格外可爱。
Hayasaka's face goes bright red. I caught her off-guard, and I don't regret it.=早坂的脸涨得通红。我打了她一个措手不及，但我并不后悔。
H-hey. This is harassment.=你、你干嘛。这是性骚扰。
It is? I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to be weird, just observant.=是吗？对不起。我不是想搞怪，只是想仔细观察。
Hmm... Maybe you're slicker than I thought. I'll need to watch my back.=嗯……也许你比我想象的要狡猾。我得小心提防了。
I could always watch it for you.=我可以一直替你看着它。
Now you're getting interesting.=你现在变得有意思了。
r:"You're turning out to be a real creeper, aren't you (.+?)-san?"=你正变得越来越像一个真正的爬行者，不是吗，$1丸？
Hehe. Well let's not go that far.=呵呵。好吧，我们别走那么远。
I certainly wouldn't want to get accused of any lascivious activities now, would I?=我当然不想现在被指控任何淫荡的行为，不是吗？
I've already got you for stalking. Why not add pervert charges as well?=我已经以跟踪罪把你抓了。为什么不也加上变态罪呢？
Make a day of it?=玩上一整天？
Ehh. I feel like this joke has maybe run its course. Not only that, but my reputation is looking bleaker and bleaker the longer this continues.=呃。我觉得这个玩笑可能已经玩够了。不仅如此，这件事继续下去我的名声会越来越差。
Just think if anyone actually overheard and believed Hayasaka.=想想看如果真有人听到并相信早坂的话会怎样。
Umm. Maybe we should get back to work related stuff.=嗯。也许我们该回到工作正事上了。
Surprisingly, Hayasaka's shoulders slump and she gazes off to the side.=出乎意料的是，早坂双肩下垂，目光转向一旁。
Is she disappointed I'm ending our little back and forth? Don't tell me she was actually enjoying my sorry excuse of flirtation?=她是因为我结束了我们这点小互动而失望吗？别告诉我她其实很喜欢我拙劣的调情？
No. I'm just getting ahead of myself. She'd just gotten caught up with the teasing and having too much fun with it. That's got to be it.=不，我只是想多了。她只是沉浸在打趣中，玩得太开心了。一定是这样。
Oh. Yeah. I guess so.=哦。是啊。我想也是。
Heh. Sorry. Guess I got a little too into it.=呵呵。抱歉。我想我有点太投入了。
I should be the one to apologize. I originally came over just to see if I could help you out.=该我道歉才是。我过来本想看看能不能帮上你的。
Maybe I derailed things a bit too much.=我可能把事情弄得有点太跑偏了。
Yeah. You really did.=是啊。你确实挺行的。
Derailed us right off a bridge and into the rocky cliffs below.=把我们从桥上直接带下去了，掉进了下面的嶙峋峭壁。
Not too sure how to respond to that. But... at least she's smiling again?=我不知道该怎么回应。不过……至少她又笑了，对吧？
Well... if you don't mind me hanging around a bit longer...=嗯……如果你不介意我再待一会儿的话……
Hmm... I guess I can put up with you for a little longer.=嗯……我猜我能再忍你一会儿。
Ouch.=哎哟。
You make a good point.=你说的很有道理。
So, where exactly is it?=那么，它到底在哪里？
Hayasaka walks over to the locker room, void of her usual cheer. Shortly after, Nanase wordlessly heads to change as well. Nanase and Sena eventually follow suit.=早坂一反常态地、无精打采地走向更衣室。没过多久，七濑也一言不发地去换衣服了。七濑和星奏最终也跟着去了。
I'm left to my own devices, so I quickly get to work tidying up the place.=我独自一人，因此迅速动手收拾好这个地方。
Hayasaka watches me for a moment, before taking her fork and trying the cake. I see her chew it around, her eyes avoiding mine while she eats.=早坂看了我一会儿，然后拿起叉子，尝了尝蛋糕。我看到她咀嚼着，吃的时候眼睛躲避着我的目光。
After a moment, she sets the fork down and pushes the plate away.=过了一会儿，她放下叉子，把盘子推开了。
It's pretty average. Like something out of a cheap box mix.=味道很一般，就像廉价盒装预拌粉做出来的。
I sigh. Looks like my tastes in food just aren't up to par for the cafe.=我叹了口气。看来我爱吃的东西，这家咖啡馆都做不好。
But, you tried. And it's edible. That's gotta count for something, right?=但是你尝试了。而且它也能吃。这总该有点意义吧？
I suppose.=我想是吧。
It's not crap. It's close, but it's not that bad.=这不是垃圾。快接近了，但还没那么糟。
Gee, <i>thanks</i>. Still, that's probably the closest thing to a compliment I'll get from either of them today. So I'll take the win.=喔，谢了。不过，这大概是今天我能从他们两人那里得到的，最接近赞美的一句话了。所以我就当赢了吧。
This cafe would be naked without your sister. I'd never do anything to make her leave. I need her here.=没有你妹妹，这家咖啡馆会一无所有。我绝不会做任何让她离开的事。我需要她在这里。
I wish I could see Hayasaka this happy everyday. Things may be rough now, but there is no way I can allow that smile to ever leave her lips.=我希望每天都能看到早坂这么开心。虽然现在可能有些艰难，但我绝不能让她失去这份笑容。
We can hear you out there.=我们能听到你在外面。
Sounds like you're going crazy.=听起来你快疯了。
I let out an exasperated sigh, leaning back in my chair. Crazy isn't too far off really. I'm sure if any actual web developer poked their head in on this site, they'd have a stroke.=我发出一声绝望的叹息，向后靠在椅子上。说我疯了其实也相去不远。我敢肯定，如果任何真正的网页开发者看到这个网站，都会大吃一惊。
Are you okay?=你还好吗？
Someone shoot me.=谁来给我一枪。
Hayasaka crosses her arms and at first, she looks ready to scold me. But, after a few moments, a smile breaks out across her face. I already see the gears turning in her head.=早坂交叉双臂，一开始，她看起来准备训斥我。但几秒钟后，她脸上露出了笑容。我已看到她脑中盘算起来。
If last night was anything to go by, she's prepping the murder mystery as we speak.=如果昨晚能说明什么，那就是她正在准备谋杀之谜。
Why? We're in a cafe.=为什么？我们在咖啡馆里。
Wouldn't food poisoning be more appropriate?=食物中毒不是更合适吗？
...I'm not dying with my head over the toilet.=……我不会把头伸到马桶里去死的。
You're right.=你说得对。
That would be a gaudy way to die.=那死得也太难看了。
Hayasaka stands there thinking of a more suitable way to end me out of existence, while I try to remember why she stepped into my office in the first place.=早坂站在那里，想着一个更适合将我从这个世界上抹去的方法，而我则努力回想着她当初为何会踏入我的办公室。
The conversation took such a dark turn, I'm at a loss as to how we got here.=谈话的气氛变得如此阴沉，我甚至不知道我们是如何走到这一步的。
Why were you in here again?=你为什么又在这里？
Oh. You sounded upset about something.=哦。你听起来好像很不高兴。
Ah. That's right. I do recall her asking me if I was okay. Yes, the memories are flooding back now. Demon owners and hellish websites.=啊。对了。我确实记得她问过我是否还好。是的，记忆现在正如潮水般涌来。恶魔般的主人和地狱般的网站。
It's nothing. It's just... I've been looking at updating the cafe's website.=没什么。只是……我一直在考虑更新咖啡馆的网站。
The girl before me contorts her face with disgust as if she'd stumbled across a dead rat or something. I don't blame her there.=我面前的女孩厌恶地扭曲着脸，仿佛她碰到了一只死老鼠或其他什么东西。对此我并不怪她。
That old thing?=那个老古董？
I hate to say it, but that website looks like it's swarming with viruses.=我不想这么说，但那个网站看起来就像是病毒窝。
I almost got sick just looking at it.=我光是看着就快吐了。
I want a full blown rewrite of the site, but that's not happening.=我想彻底重写这个网站，但这不可能。
Guess the basics will have to do for now.=看来目前只能先凑合着用基础功能了。
Hayasaka taps a finger against her chin in thought.=早坂将一根手指抵在下巴上，陷入沉思。
Why not mention it to the girls after work? Maybe we can come up with something.=下班后何不向姑娘们提一提？也许我们能想出点办法。
You think so? That's a great idea.=你觉得呢？那真是个好主意。
Would you mind letting the others know to hang around after work?=你介不介意通知其他人，下班后留下来一下？
Hayasaka gives me a bright smile. I feel bad for shouting, but at the same time, I'm glad I did.=早坂朝我露出灿烂的笑容。我有点后悔朝他大吼，但同时，我也很庆幸我吼了。
It allowed me to not only enjoy a bit of her company, but also help me formulate a plan on how to handle this internet stuff.=这不仅让我能和她呆一会儿，还帮助我制定了如何处理这个互联网事情的计划。
Suppose if I need anything else, I'll just holler for you.=如果我还需要什么，就直接叫你。
Please don't.=请不要。
It was weird enough without you yelling <i>my</i> name.=你已经够怪异了，就别再喊我的名字了。
Sorry. Won't happen again.=抱歉，不会再发生了。
I offer her an apologetic smile, and that satiates her. The warm smile returns to her face and she gives me a little wave. It's back to the customers for her.=我向她歉意地一笑，她便满意了。温暖的笑容回到她脸上，她朝我挥了挥手。她又去招呼顾客了。
I chuckle at our little exchange. Hayasaka has that sharpness about her that makes the girl a delight to spend time with.=我为我们之间这点小小的交流而轻笑出声。早坂身上有种锋芒，让她这个女孩相处起来非常愉快。
Though I question the inspiration for some of her ramblings, she manages to keep things exciting in ways I never thought possible.=尽管我有时会怀疑她那些胡言乱语的灵感来源，但她总能以我从未想象过的方式让事情变得刺激。
Even last night, as crazy as her "mother" character was, I can't help looking back on it and laugh.=昨晚，她的“妈妈”角色虽然那么疯狂，我回想起来还是忍不住发笑。
In the time I'd stepped back into the kitchen and out to serve her, that girl had summoned the wackiest creature into existence to torment me with.=在我转身回到厨房又出来给她上菜的这段时间里，那个女孩居然召唤出了一个最古怪的生物来折磨我。
Honestly, I loved every second of it. I hope we get to do it again.=说实话，我享受其中的每一秒。我希望我们能再来一次。
After our little chat, I suddenly feel a little better about the website.=和我们聊了一会儿之后，我突然对这个网站感觉好了一点了。
I stop just as I grab the door handle and find Hayasaka standing behind me. She's got her hands clasped together over her chest, holding onto her phone.=我刚抓住门把手，就停了下来，发现早坂站在我身后。她双手抱胸，握着手机。
I'm going with you.=我要和你一起去。
Hayasaka-san...=早坂同学……
Nagicchi is...=小凪是……
If something's happened, I want to be there.=要是出了什么事，我想在场。
I'm praying that won't be the case. Having Hayasaka by my side though, I feel a little more prepared.=我祈祷那不会发生。不过有早坂在我身边，我觉得我准备得更充分了一点。
Sena jumps to attention when I mention her name. She's worried sick, and I don't blame her. But I need her right now.=我一提到她的名字，塞娜就警觉起来。她都快担心死了，我能理解。但我现在需要她。
Make sure the cafe opens up on time.=确保咖啡馆准时开门。
We'll call as soon as we can.=我们会尽快打电话。
Ayase gives a nod. She's trembling, but doing her best to hold it together. That helps to ease things up for me. If Sena had to open by herself, I'm not sure she'd make it.=绫濑点了点头。她颤抖着，却努力保持镇定。这让我松了一口气。如果世奈必须独自开演，我不知道她能否撑住。
Sena is a bit more fragile than the other girls. She can lean on Ayase if she needs something.=相较于其他女孩，世奈有点脆弱。她可以在需要时依靠绫濑。
r:"(.+?)-san. Let's go."=$1儿小姐。我们走吧。
Hayasaka is in a hurry. I don't blame her. I am too. But I've got to ensure the other two can handle the cafe with three people missing.=早坂小姐很着急，我能理解。因为我也一样。但我必须确保其他两人在我方少了三人的情况下也能应付咖啡馆的生意。
Sena-kun. You need anything, you call.=小清。有任何需要，你就叫我。
I write down my cell phone number and hand it to her. She takes the slip of paper and presses it against her chest, nodding.=我写下我的手机号码递给她。她接过纸条，按在胸口，点了点头。
Satisfied, I open the door for Hayasaka and we both exit the cafe.=我心满意足地为早坂打开门，我们一同离开了咖啡馆。
Fortunately, Hayasaka already knows where Nanase lives. This saves me from having to navigate through Akihabara.=幸运的是，早坂已经知道七濑住在哪里了。这省去了我在秋叶原里摸索的麻烦。
She also knows the route that Nanase usually takes to work, so if something happened on the way, we'd have a chance of finding her.=她也知道七濑平时上班的路线，所以如果途中发生了什么事，我们就有机会找到她。
She's fast too. Speed walking, it's a struggle keeping pace with the lilac maid.=她走得也快。即使我是快步走，也很难跟上那位丁香色的女仆。
She wastes zero time, eyes always focused on the next light, ready to detour us at a moment's notice. The fewer stops, the better I take it.=她争分夺秒，目光始终锁定下一个光源，随时准备好把我们带到另一条路。我猜停下来的次数越少越好。
Has anything like this happened before?=以前发生过类似的事情吗？
Hayasaka offers me brief eye contact, and then blinks her gaze back to the road ahead.=早坂与我进行了短暂的眼神接触，随后便将目光转回前方道路。
Not that I've known her.=据我所知，没有。
She lets out a sigh when we're eventually forced to wait at a stop light. I hear her curse under her breath as construction work prevents us from taking an alternate route.=红灯迫使我们停下时，她叹了口气。我听到她低声咒骂着，因为施工我们不得不改道。
I decide to try and start up a conversation. There's some things I'd genuinely like to know about the two, but I also want Hayasaka to stay calm.=我决定试着和她搭话。我确实有些事情想了解她们俩，但我也希望早坂能保持冷静。
Maybe some chit chat will help relax her a bit.=也许聊聊天能让她放松一些。
You two start together at the cafe?=你们俩是一起在咖啡馆工作的吗？
She was there when I started.=我入职的时候她就在了。
Four years I think. I know she was one of the original staff.=我想有四年了。我知道她是最初的员工之一。
That's impressive. I'm surprised she wasn't bumped to manager.=真厉害。我很惊讶她没被提拔成经理。
Hayasaka lets out a sarcastic chuckle. I turn to comment, but our light changes and the maid is on the move again.=早坂讽刺地笑了笑。我正想评论，但信号灯变了，女仆又出发了。
I hurry to catch up to her, matching the girl's stride as we continue on our way.=我赶紧追上她，和她步调一致，继续前行。
She didn't want a shit job like that.=她不想干那种破事。
Sorry. I didn't mean it like that.=抱歉。我不是那个意思。
You're doing better than I thought you would, honestly.=老实说，你表现得比我预想的要好。
Thought I would crash and burn did you?=你以为我会一败涂地，是吗？
You have to admit though. You were a bit of a dumpster fire.=但你不得不承认，你之前确实有点糟糕。
A smile. At least I pulled that from her.=一个笑容。至少我从她那里得到了这个。
I try to laugh off her comment, but it stings all the same.=我努力对她的话一笑置之，但它依然刺痛着我。
I don't know if I was that bad.=我不知道我是否那么糟糕。
But I haven't been great either. Hopefully that's changing.=但我也没有表现得多好。希望情况会有所改变。
hehe we'll see about that.=呵呵，那我们就拭目以待。
We both have a chuckle, and silence falls back upon us. It's less awkward, but the tension is still there.=我们相视一笑，随即又陷入沉寂。气氛没那么尴尬了，但紧张感依旧存在。
It does help that there are fewer people wandering around the streets now that we've left the busiest parts of Akihabara.=现在我们已经离开了秋叶原最繁华的地段，街上闲逛的人也少了，这确实有所帮助。
She's on this street.=她在这条街上。
If we had a jump in our step before, those words just lit a fire under our butts. Hayasaka took off in a full run, and I hit full speed just to try and keep up.=如果说之前我们还只是兴致勃勃，那这些话简直像火烧屁股一样让我们飞奔起来。早坂撒腿就跑，我使出吃奶的劲儿才勉强跟上。
Ayase may have been the athlete of the group, but Hayasaka was no slouch either.=绫濑也许是这个团队里的运动员，但早坂也毫不逊色。
I barely kept pace with her, and she sprung out ahead of me once she hit the exterior stairwell to the apartment complex.=我勉强跟上她的脚步，而当她跑到公寓楼外面的楼梯间时，她便甩开我，率先冲了出去。
Our feet pounded up the metal staircase until Hayasaka took a sharp turn to the right.=我们噔噔噔地跑上金属楼梯，直到早坂突然向右拐去。
When I'd caught up with her, she already had her fist banging against an apartment door.=当我追上她的时候，她已经开始用拳头猛砸一扇公寓门了。
Nagicchi! Are you there?=小凪！你在里面吗？
You have any idea what time it is?=你知道现在几点了吗？
I reach down and press on the door bell, just in case. I can hear the faint chime of the bells from inside, and so I give it a few more presses.=我伸手按下门铃，以防万一。我能听到里面传来微弱的铃声，于是我又多按了几下。
You better be in there!=你最好在那里面！
She's practically shouting, but no one is coming out.=她几乎是在喊叫，但没有人出来。
If Nanase isn't here, I can't help wondering where she could be. Was there an emergency? Or something more nefarious?=如果七濑不在这里，我禁不住会想她可能在哪。是发生了什么紧急情况吗？还是有更邪恶的事情？
Hayasaka's pounding gets louder and harder. She's getting desperate.=早坂的捶打声越来越响，越来越用力。她快绝望了。
I hit the doorbell one more time, but I'm convinced she's either not home, or she's unresponsive. Both of which have my heart pounding in my chest.=我又按了一次门铃，但我确定她要么不在家，要么没有回应。这两种情况都让我心头狂跳。
Then, the door opens.=这时，门开了。
What the fuc...=搞什么鬼……
What are you two doing here?=你俩在这儿干什么呢？
What are we doing here?=我们在这儿做什么？
What are <i>you</i> doing here?=你在这里做什么？
With Nanase opening the door, there's bags under eyes and she appears to have just woken up.=七濑一开门，就看见她眼底泛青，一副刚睡醒的样子。
What do you mean, what am I doing here?=你问我在这里做什么，你这是什么意思？
I live here!=我住这儿！
The three of us fall silent as Nanase finally realizes what's going on.=七濑终于明白发生了什么，我们三个人都沉默下来。
It's like watching a literal light bulb turn on in her head. Her eyes light up with realization as to why <i>we</i> are here.=就像亲眼看到她脑中的灯泡亮起。她眼中闪烁着光芒，终于明白我们为什么会在这里。
The word comes out at a whisper.=话语如耳语般溢出。
Yes. Work!=是的。干活！
Not to mention ignoring your phone!=更别提不接电话了！
That's enough Hayasaka.=够了，早坂。
Let Hayasaka continue=让早坂继续说。
Nanase is helpless as Hayasaka continues to barrage the girl with questions.=早坂持续不断地向七濑发问，令她感到无助。
    <b>Alright, let's go.</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>No, I need you here.</color>=    <b>好的，我们走吧。</b> <color\=#ffffff88>不，我需要你在这里。</color>
    <b>Let Hayasaka continue</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>That's enough Hayasaka.</color>=    <b>让早坂继续说</b> <color\=#ffffff88>够了，早坂。</color>
It's like watching a literal light bulb turn on in her head. Her eyes light up with realization as to why we are here.=就好像看到她脑中灵光一闪。她的眼中闪烁着明悟的光芒，终于明白我们为何在此。
It's a straight-up ass chewing, one that rivals my own father's temper. An inch out of line and he'd blow his top.=这简直是一顿劈头盖脸的臭骂，堪比我父亲的脾气。只要稍有不慎，他就会大发雷霆。
I say to Hayasaka. I have noticed that of the three, she's the closest to Nanase. If something had happened, Hayasaka may be the only one to help pull Nanase back together.=我对早坂说。我注意到三人之中，她和七濑走得最近。如果出了什么事，早坂也许是唯一能帮助七濑重新振作起来的人。
To be fair though, Nanase had this coming. Doesn't matter how long she's worked at the cafe. This kind of behavior isn't acceptable. She knows it.=不过说句公道话，七濑也算是自作自受。她在咖啡馆工作多久都无所谓，这种行为是不可接受的。她自己也清楚这一点。
You know everyone's worried about you, right?=你知道大家都很担心你，对吧？
Just what the hell were you doing?=你他妈到底在干什么？
I was sleeping.=我当时睡着了。
Must've slept right through my alarm.=我肯定是睡过了，闹钟都没把我叫醒。
Nanase presses a hand up to her face, wiping away the sleep from her eyes.=七濑抬手擦了擦脸，抹去眼角的睡意。
Even now, she looks like she could tip over at any moment. Nanase lets out a yawn, and only then does Hayasaka let up.=即便如此，她看上去仍然摇摇欲坠。七濑打了个哈欠，早坂才肯罢休。
Yeah, I'm fine.=嗯，我没事。
Just spent all night working on the website.=我刚通宵达旦地维护网站。
That's what you were doing?=你就在做这事？
All night? Did you get any sleep at all?=通宵？你完全没睡觉吗？
Nanase takes a glance at her phone, flipping through it for a few moments. She eventually shrugs and puts it away.=七濑瞥了眼手机，翻看了几下。她最终耸耸肩，将手机收了起来。
I don't know. Two, maybe three hours.=不知道。睡了两三个小时吧。
You're an idiot. Why would you do that?=你真是个笨蛋。你为什么要那么做？
So how far did you get?=你进展到哪一步了？
I figure rather than letting this boil into an argument, may as well ask what she'd accomplished.=我想与其让这件事演变成一场争吵，不如直接问问她完成了什么。
She's obviously put in more work into this site than I would have ever asked anyone to do in a single day's time.=很明显，她为这个网站付出的心血，比我要求任何人在一天内完成的都要多。
Nearly done.=快完成了。
Just waiting on a few things from Kotori-san and Ayase-san.=就等琴梨和绫濑了。
In one night?=一晚上就？
Well thank you Nanase-kun.=那真是谢谢你了，七濑同学。
The sooner the better with the site. You didn't need to do it all like that, but thank you.=网站的事宜越快越好。你其实不必如此费心，不过还是很感谢你。
Why don't you take the day off?=你今天何不休息一天呢？
Nanase checks the time on her phone again and then shakes her head.=七濑再次查看手机上的时间，然后摇了摇头。
I'll be fine. Just let me get changed.=我没事，只是让我换件衣服就好。
Nanase nods, and then disappears into her apartment.=七濑点点头，随后消失在公寓里。
She's so stupid sometimes!=她有时候真傻！
At least it wasn't anything serious. Why don't you get a hold of Sena-kun and let her know everything's alright.=幸好没什么大碍。你联络一下星奏，告诉她一切都好。
Hayasaka nods and pulls out her phone, poking away. I lean back and let out a long sigh of relief, and a laugh. This was it.=早坂点点头，掏出手机捣鼓起来。我靠回椅子，长舒一口气，笑出了声。就是这样了。
<i>That stupid website strikes again!</i>=那个烂网站又来了！
But I'm glad that Nanase is alright. I'm sure the other two will be as well.=但我很高兴七濑没事。我相信另外两人也会安然无恙。
As annoyed as Hayasaka looks, she's definitely a lot calmer. Almost giving off motherly vibes with how she harped on Nanase for sleeping in like that. It was sweet to watch actually.=虽然早坂看起来很生气，但她确实冷静多了。她像个老母亲一样，唠叨七濑睡懒觉，这画面真是温馨。
When Nanase does eventually come back out, she's cleaned herself up, but still looks exhausted. Hopefully the day won't be too rough on her.=七濑最终出来的时候，已经收拾干净了，但看起来还是很疲惫。希望她今天不会太辛苦。
The three of us make our long walk back to the cafe, with me bringing up the rear so that Hayasaka can give Nanase another earful.=我们三人慢悠悠地走回咖啡馆，我走在最后，这样早坂就能再教训七濑一顿了。
I stay out of it this time, and just laugh to myself. By the time we reach the cafe, everyone's calmed down and in better spirits.=这次我没有插手，只是独自发笑。等我们走到咖啡馆，大家的情绪都已经平静下来，好转了许多。
It's Hayasaka's turn to blush. Her face brightens up and she suddenly gets defensive. Kotori, completely oblivious, starts laughing as she bites down on a forkful of pancakes.=这下轮到早坂脸红了。她脸颊泛红，突然变得很 defensive。琴莉则完全没有注意到，咬下一大口煎饼后，开始大笑起来。
And just who would that be?=那会是谁呢？
That's. A. Secret.=这。是。个。秘密。
Hayasaka turns to me, glaring. Apparently I'm next in her crosshairs, and I didn't even do anything!=早坂转向我，怒目而视。显然我成了她的下一个目标，可我什么都没做啊！
r:"Well (.+?)-san?"=$1先生，怎么样？
Aren't you going to say something?=你没什么想说的吗？
    <b>I already like someone</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>Who wants a boyfriend?</color>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>I've got plenty of girls already</color>=    **我已经有喜欢的人了**\n<color\=#ffffff88>谁想要男朋友啊？</color>\n<color\=#ffffff88>我身边已经不缺女生了</color>
Hayasaka shakes her head. <i>What?</i> She's convinced I'm some kind of conniving villain or something with a grand master plan involving this cafe.=早坂摇了摇头。\n“什么？”她认定我是个工于心计的恶棍，或是个对这间咖啡馆有什么宏大计划的家伙。
Well, maybe not a villain, but she's still giving me far too much credit here. I think?=好吧，也许不是什么恶棍，但她还是太看得起我了。是吧？
There's something more to this.=事情没那么简单。
You're not telling me something.=你瞒着我什么。
I can't tell if it's the alcohol in her system that's pushing her this far, or if she really believes what she's saying.=我无法判断是她体内的酒精在推波助澜，还是她真的相信自己所说的话。
No one has cared this much about us.=从没有人像他一样如此关心我们。
Maybe no one took the time to get to know you girls like I have.=也许没有人像我一样花时间去了解你们。
No. There's something else.=不，还有别的事。
Has she figured out the cafe is in the red? I mean, that is an ulterior motive of mine, I guess you'd call it.=她是不是发现咖啡馆亏损了？我猜，这应该也算是我一个不可告人的目的。
But it's because of the girls that work here that I care so much about saving the cafe. I'm not lying to her.=但是正因为那些在这里工作的女孩们，我才如此在意拯救这家咖啡馆。我没有骗她。
I know how to solve this.=我知道怎么解决。
A date.=约会。
Let me go on a date with you tomorrow.=明天和我约会吧。
If we go on a date tomorrow, you can tell me more about yourself.=如果我们明天约会，你可以多告诉我一些关于你的事。
Well? What do you say?=嗯？你怎么说？
Sorry, I can't=抱歉，我不能。
Of course I'll go out with you=我当然会和你一起出去。
Honestly, if she wasn't going to ask me out, I'd probably have asked her eventually. There's something about Hayasaka that is just so mesmerizing.=说实话，如果她不约我出去，我迟早也会约她的。早坂身上有种令人着迷的魅力。
She's gifted with the art of story. She's beautiful. The girl is wickedly smart and quick on her toes.=她天赋异禀，擅长讲故事。她很漂亮。这女孩聪明绝顶，反应敏捷。
Hayasaka-san. Of course I'll go out with you.=早坂同学，我当然会和你约会。
How could I say no?=我怎能拒绝？
Easy. You can't.=很简单，你不能。
No one can.=谁都不能。
I laugh. Of course she'd say that. But she's not wrong. I'd imagine even the straightest of men would swoon over Hayasaka's charm.=我笑了。她当然会那么说。但她说的没错。我想即便是最直男的男人，也会为早坂的魅力倾倒。
What about your sister?=你妹妹呢？
She's not going to get jealous is she?=她不会吃醋吧？
Hehe, don't worry about her.=呵呵，别管她。
She likes you.=她喜欢你。
That's what I'm afraid of.=我担心的就是这个。
Hayasaka laughs at my comment. I'm only half joking really. The girl carries quite the punch when she wants to. That day I first met her in the cafe still haunts me.=我对早坂说的话，她只是笑了笑。其实我只说对了一半。那女孩想动手时，力气可不是一般的大。我第一次在咖啡馆遇到她的那天，至今仍让我心有余悸。
You don't have to be scared.=你不用害怕。
She worries about you, just like me.=她和你我一样担心你。
A-Anyways, see you tomorrow?=啊……总之，明天见？
With a wave, Hayasaka takes off on her own. I wave back, watching her disappear around the corner. What a girl. And such an inquisitive mind at that. I'll be honest.=早坂挥了挥手，独自离开了。我回以挥手，看着她消失在拐角处。真是个女孩。而且有着如此好奇的头脑。老实说。
Of course. Tomorrow it is.=当然。就明天吧。
I'm not sure I deserve to go out with someone like Hayasaka. Will I even be able to keep up with her? I suppose there's only one way to find out.=我不确定我是否有资格和早坂这样的人约会。我甚至能跟上她的节奏吗？我想，只有一种方法可以知道答案。
Turning towards my own apartment, I start on the long walk home. Ready for tomorrow. Ready for my date.=我转身朝自己的公寓走去，开始了漫长的回家之路。为明天做好准备。为我的约会做好准备。
Sunday. I've finally made it. My date with Hayasaka is but hours away. I'm shaved, showered, and all dressed up. The only thing in front of me now is a bowl of rice for breakfast.=周日。我终于做到了。距离我与早坂的约会只剩几个小时了。我已经刮过脸，洗过澡，也打扮好了。现在摆在我面前的，只有一碗当作早餐的米饭。
I've got the news on the TV, but am too distracted by what's ahead to really care about whatever controversy the reporters are whining about on the screen.=电视上播放着新闻，但我心事重重，根本无心去管屏幕上记者们喋喋不休的争议。
<i>Not like I can do anything about it anyways.</i>=反正我也无能为力。
I'm not really sure what to expect from our date. We're supposed to meet up outside the cafe, but after that, I'm not sure.=我不太确定约会会怎样。我们约好在咖啡馆外面见面，但之后呢，我就不知道了。
Knowing Hayasaka, she's probably got a whole itinerary planned out. On one hand, it means I can just relax and let her lead the way.=了解早坂的人都知道，她可能已经计划好了一整套行程。一方面，这意味着我可以放松下来，让她来主导。
On the other hand, this is Hayasaka we're talking about.=另一方面，我们说的可是早坂。
She'd spent a good amount of time questioning my motives for running the cafe. Hopefully this date isn't just a facade for an interrogation.=她花了不少时间质疑我经营咖啡馆的动机。希望这次约会不是一场审讯的伪装。
I like Hayasaka. Her beauty is only matched by her intelligence and sense of humor. The girl is relentless. Maybe that's what I like about her.=我喜欢早坂。她的美貌与她的智慧和幽默感不相上下。这个女孩坚韧不拔。也许这就是我喜欢她的地方。
The best kind of girl is the one that will keep a person on their toes, keep things exciting, and constantly make you question what they'll do next. That's Hayasaka.=最好的女孩是那种能让人时刻保持警觉、让事情充满刺激、并让你不断猜测她们下一步会做什么的女孩。那就是早坂。
With a quick check of the clock, I realize it's time to head out. Flipping off the TV, I clean up after myself and head on out the door.=我看了一眼表，意识到该出门了。关掉电视，我收拾好东西就出门了。
I arrive outside of the cafe just as crowds are starting to pick up. It's weird being at the cafe, but not going into work.=我到达咖啡馆时，人群才刚开始多起来。在咖啡馆外面待着，却不进去工作，感觉很奇怪。
Looking inside, I see the dark dining area of the cafe. Chairs stacked up on the tables, and no movement whatsoever. It's chilling.=往里看，我看到咖啡馆里昏暗的用餐区。椅子都堆在桌子上，没有丝毫动静。这场景令人心寒。
<i>If the cafe fails...</i>=如果咖啡馆倒闭了……
No. I can't think like that. It'll ruin our date. Besides, <i>we are going to be fine.</i>=不。我不能那样想。那样会毁了我们的约会。再说，我们会没事的。
You made it.=你成功了。
I turn around just in time to find Hayasaka standing before me. Wearing a flowing black skirt, and red crop top with separated sleeves, I'm stunned.=我转身一看，正好发现早坂就站在我面前。她身穿一袭飘逸的黑色长裙，搭配一件分袖的红色露脐上衣，我瞬间惊呆了。
I've seen her in similar dress before, but taking her all in, she's captivating.=我以前也见过她穿类似的衣服，但这次她整个人都散发着迷人的魅力。
Something wrong? Cat got your tongue?=怎么了？吓傻了？
You were spacing out just now.=你刚才走神了。
Oh. Sorry.=哦。抱歉。
I try to think of some kind of response. I'd rather not admit I'd just been thinking of the cafe's financial state.=我努力想些回应。我宁愿不承认我刚才一直在想咖啡馆的财务状况。
I was thinking about our date.=我刚才在想我们的约会。
I was thinking about work.=我刚才在想工作。
I was thinking about how beautiful you look.=我刚才在想你有多美。
Okay, so it wasn't exactly the truth, but it's not a complete lie either. I woke up thinking about our date, wondering what Hayasaka might have planned for today.=好吧，那倒也并非完全是实话，但也不算彻头彻尾的谎言。我醒来时就在想着我们的约会，好奇早坂今天会怎么安排。
And I am curious. Hayasaka has a strong sense of fashion, so I can guess a few places we might end up, but otherwise, I've no clue what's to come.=我很好奇。早坂的时尚感很强，我能猜到我们可能会去几个地方，但除此之外，我不知道接下来会发生什么。
Oh really?=哦，真的吗？
What about?=怎么样了？
I'm wondering where we'll go.=我在想我们会去哪儿。
Maybe stop at a few stores, wandering around. Am I close?=也许会在几家店里逛逛。我说对了吗？
That's some good inductive reasoning.=真是出色的归纳推理。
You're not too far off.=你猜得八九不离十。
Inductive reasoning? I'm not sure I've heard the term. One thing with Hayasaka, she certainly has a way with words.=归纳推理？我好像没听过这个词。早坂有句话说得没错，她确实很会说话。
So I was right then?=那我当时是对的咯？
You were close enough.=你已经很接近了。
What are we waiting for then?=那我们还在等什么？
Hayasaka giggles. She leads the way out into Akihabara and I hurry to catch up. Looks like there's an itinerary after all.=早坂咯咯笑了。她领着我走出店，来到秋叶原，我赶紧追了上去。看来终究还是有行程安排的。
I'm not sure how much of it I'd guessed, but sounds like I'm on the right track.=我不确定自己猜对了多少，但听起来方向是没错的。
We wander through the streets together, sticking shoulder to shoulder amongst the crowds.=我们一同漫步街头，在人群中并肩而行。
We're just wandering for the moment, but every so often I catch Hayasaka glancing at different shops.=我们目前只是随意逛逛，但我时不时看到早坂望向不同的商店。
I can't tell if she's looking for something specific, or just doing a bit of window shopping as we pass by.=我看不出来她是在找什么特别的东西，还是只是和我们一起经过时随便逛逛。
So? What made you go into business?=所以呢？你当初是怎么想到要从商的？
Me? Oh, well...=我？噢，这个嘛……
I grew up with my parents in the country. The farming life never really caught on with me.=我从小和父母在乡下长大，但务农生活从未真正吸引我。
It was fine, but lonely.=日子还行，就是有点寂寞。
Ah. So you wanted to surround yourself with people and make lots of money.=啊。所以你想身边都是人，然后赚大钱。
Is that it?=就这样？
Yeah. I mean, something like that.=嗯。差不多就是那样。
But I also like working with people and am usually pretty organized.=但我同样喜欢与人共事，而且通常都很有条理。
I see. So you think the cafe is a pigsty and you want to clean it up?=我懂了。所以你觉得咖啡馆是个猪窝，想把它打扫干净？
Or maybe that you'll make millions off us?=又或者说你会从我们身上赚几百万？
What? No. Of course not.=什么？不。当然不是。
How can she say that about her own workplace? This must be that interrogation that Hayasaka alluded to last night.=她怎么能这么说自己的工作单位呢？这肯定就是昨晚早坂影射的审讯。
She'd mentioned she wanted to figure out why I cared so much. But this is a bit of an extreme conclusion to draw.=她提过她想弄清楚我为何如此在意。但这个结论未免也太极端了。
It's my first job out of college.=这是我大学毕业后的第一份工作。
I didn't really know what to expect when I took this job honestly.=老实说，我接下这份工作时并不知道会遇到什么。
But you worked so hard for us.=但你为我们付出了那么多。
I told you last night. I got to know you girls and learned how much this place means to you.=我昨晚就告诉过你。我开始了解你们，也明白了这里对你们来说有多重要。
It makes me want to fight for you. All of you.=这让我想为你们而战，为你们所有人。
That can't be all. There must be something I'm missing.=不可能只有这些。我肯定遗漏了什么。
Before she can ask another question, I notice an advertisement near the mall about a clothing sale. Rather than just wandering around, why not do something fun?=在她问出另一个问题前，我注意到商场附近一则关于服装促销的广告。与其漫无目的地闲逛，不如做些有趣的事？
Hey. Why don't we check out that sale?=嘿。我们何不去看看那个促销活动呢？
Maybe you'll find something you like.=也许你会找到喜欢的东西。
You're right. I completely forgot about that sale.=你说得对。我完全把那个促销活动给忘了。
We wander into the mall to look around. Just like outside, there's dozens of people wandering the halls of the air conditioned mall.=我们走进商场逛逛。就像外面一样，几十个人在空调商场的大厅里游荡。
Looks like the clothing store isn't the only place having a sale. Everyone seems to have something in their window with a discount.=看来不止服装店在搞促销。每家店的橱窗里似乎都有打折商品。
People file in and out of the individual stores with arms full of bags and boxes. One would swear it was a holiday or something.=人们抱着大包小包，进进出出各个店铺。真让人以为是什么节日。
This is crazy.=太疯狂了。
Do they always have these big discounts?=他们总是有这么大的折扣吗？
It's a weekend event kind of thing.=这是一种周末活动。
They usually have it once a month for their summer sales.=他们通常在夏季促销期间每月举办一次。
Well, what are we waiting for?=那我们还在等什么？
Let's see what they all have.=看看他们都有什么。
Taking her by the hand, I lead Hayasaka deeper into the mall. We pass by a variety of shops and people as we walk.=我牵着早坂的手，领她更深入商场。我们一路走过各式各样的商店和人群。
There's quite a few places selling clothes, jewelry, and other accessories. Those tend to draw the most crowds. We pass by a bakery, and a few other restaurants.=这里有不少卖衣服、珠宝和其他饰品的地方。那些地方往往最吸引人群。我们路过一家面包店和几家餐馆。
The aromas are almost enough to pull us right in.=那香气简直要把我们直接拽进去了。
Let's go in here!=咱们进去吧！
She stops at a rather ornate boutique. Mannequins fill both windows, dressed in elegant summer dresses. One is sporting a flowery V neck design with a knee length skirt.=她在一间相当华丽的精品店前停下。两边的橱窗里都摆满了穿着优雅夏装的人体模型，其中一个穿着花卉V领设计和及膝裙。
The other wears a denim jacket that leaves plenty of midriff showing while a matching skirt shows plenty of leg for the "boys" to admire.=另一件则是一件牛仔夹克，露出了大片腹部，而配套的裙子则露出了大片腿部，供“男孩们”欣赏。
I barely have time to read the name of the store before Hayasaka drags me inside.=我还没来得及看清店名，早坂就拽着我走了进去。
What is this place?=这是什么地方？
The new French line is out!=法国新款上市了！
Hayasaka ignores my question as she flips through a rack of clothing where another mannequin sits atop, posing with an expensive outfit.=早坂不理会我的问题，自顾自地翻找着衣架上的衣服，另一尊人体模型正端坐在衣架顶上，身上穿着昂贵的服饰，摆出姿态。
I watch as she looks over each dress, before passing it on for the next in line. Every so often, Hayasaka will grab a dress from the rack and use a mirror to model the dress on herself.=我看着她审视每一件礼服，然后将其递给下一个人。早坂时不时地会从衣架上取下一件礼服，然后对着镜子试穿。
Nearly every single one she pulls out, looks like it'd be perfect on her. After several outfits, she's still gushing over the designs.=她几乎每一件拿出来的衣服都仿佛是为她量身定制。试穿了好几套衣服后，她依然对那些设计赞不绝口。
And I'm just left admiring how beautiful she'd be in each and every one.=而我，只是在一旁欣赏着她穿上每一件礼服都会有多么美丽。
The more I watch, the more I remember. Didn't Kotori mention something about a French line of clothes back when she first stopped by the cafe?=我越看越回忆起来了。琴里她第一次来咖啡馆的时候，是不是提过一个法式服装系列？
Maybe this was the place she'd mentioned to Hayasaka.=也许这里就是她向早坂提起过的地方。
Have you been here before?=你以前来过这里吗？
With my sister.=和我姐姐一起来的。
She's got a friend that works here.=她有个朋友在这里工作。
I figured it better to ask instead of just blurting out a guess. Hayasaka nods as she answers me, and I see just how happy she is here.=我觉得最好还是问清楚，而不是随便瞎猜。早坂边回答边点头，我能看出她在这里过得很开心。
You must have a lot of memories here then.=你一定在这里留下了许多回忆吧。
Kotori-chan got me into crossdressing.=是琴里酱让我开始穿女装的。
She helped pick out my first dress.=她帮我挑了第一条裙子。
Even though she's younger than you?=即使她比你小？
She's a smart girl.=她是个聪明的女孩。
I wouldn't be here without my lil sis.=要不是我妹妹，我就不会在这儿了。
She's like a guard dog you can talk to.=她就像是能和你说话的看门狗。
Only after those words leave her mouth does Hayasaka realize what she's said. Regret is just written all over her face and I can't help but laugh.=只有当那些话语从早坂的嘴里说出，她才意识到自己说了什么。她的脸上写满了后悔，而我忍不住大笑起来。
Because really, that's an accurate description of Kotori.=因为说实话，那正是对琴里的准确描述。
Sorry. That came out wrong.=抱歉，我说错了。
It's okay. I won't tell her.=没关系，我不会告诉她的。
In a weird way though, I know what you mean. She didn't exactly pull her punches the day I met her.=不过说来也奇怪，我懂你的意思。我遇见她的那天，她可一点都没手下留情。
You had it coming though.=你那是自找的。
Hehe you're not wrong.=呵呵，你说的没错。
I'm just glad she left me in one piece.=我很高兴她没把我怎么样。
We both have a good laugh over my near death experience with Kotori. As scary of an incident as that was, I'm glad Hayasaka has someone to look out for her like that.=我俩都为我与琴梨那次险些丧命的经历笑了起来。尽管那次事件很可怕，但我很高兴早坂有人能那样照顾她。
Families aren't always supportive of those who are different. To see Kotori embrace her "sister," it means a lot to me.=家人并非总能支持那些与众不同的人。看到琴梨拥抱她的“妹妹”，这对我来说意义重大。
Did you want to buy something for her while we're here?=我们在这儿，你要不要给她买点什么？
I ask as it doesn't seem like Hayasaka is interested enough to buy anything for herself. Every item she's grabbed, while it would look beautiful on her, she's tossed back onto the rack.=我问这个是因为早坂似乎没兴趣给自己买任何东西。她拿起的每件物品，虽然穿在她身上会很漂亮，但她都扔回了货架。
Nah, that's okay.=不了，没关系。
Her stuff isn't in yet. And I've got enough at home to go through.=她的东西还没到。而且我家里有足够的存货了。
Different tastes?=品味不同？
Hayasaka chuckles.=早坂咯咯笑了。
Very.=非常。
I should've guessed that. Kotori has a much flashier fashion style than Hayasaka. Taking another glimpse at the clothes here, I can't quite see Kotori sporting any of these outfits.=我早该猜到了。小鸟的穿衣风格比早坂华丽得多。再看一眼这里的衣服，我实在想象不出小鸟会穿其中任何一件。
How about we move on then?=那我们继续吧？
Anywhere you want to go?=想去哪儿？
Me?=我？
Did I stutter?=我结巴了吗？
No...=不……
Then out with it. I can't be the only one having fun here.=那就说出来。不能只有我一个人在这儿玩得开心。
Of course I'm having a great time. I'm with Hayasaka. How could I not have fun? I just hadn't expected her to pass the buck to me.=我当然玩得很开心。我跟早坂在一起呢。怎么会不开心？只是没想到她会把责任推给我。
Maybe this date wasn't as tightly planned out as I thought it was.=或许这次约会并没有我原以为的那么周密。
Hmm. What about the bookstore?=嗯。书店怎么样？
I was actually thinking of picking something up anyway.=我本来也打算买点东西的。
What are we waiting for? Let's go.=还在等什么？我们走吧。
This time it's Hayasaka that grabs my hand and pulls me out of the clothing store. It happens so fast, I still don't have a clue as to the name of the store.=这次是早坂抓起我的手，把我拉出了服装店。事情发生得太快，我甚至还没弄清店名叫什么。
She pulls me along down the hall of the mall and we soon find ourselves in the local bookstore.=她拽着我沿着商场大厅往前走，很快我们便来到当地的书店。
It's a quieter corner of the mall, and not as many people are wandering through the aisles. Maybe it's because the deals here are less extravagant than in other parts of the mall.=这里是商场里一个比较安静的角落，穿梭于过道之间的人也少了很多。也许是因为这里的优惠力度不如商场其他地方那么大吧。
Still, there's quite a few books on sale here.=即便如此，这里打折的书也相当多。
Looking for anything specific?=在找什么特定的东西吗？
I smile sheepishly. The main books I wanted were reference books on event planning. I'm looking at doing some bigger events with the cafe down the line to help with income.=我羞怯地笑了笑。我主要想买的是关于活动策划的参考书。我打算以后和咖啡馆一起举办一些大型活动，来增加收入。
And because I think it'd be fun for the customers.=而且我觉得顾客们也会觉得很有趣。
Umm just some reference books for the cafe.=嗯……只是一些咖啡馆用的参考书。
I try to play it off like no big deal, but Hayasaka jumps in surprise.=我尽量装作没什么大不了的，但早坂还是吃惊地跳了起来。
You're thinking this much about the cafe?=你居然这么关心那家咖啡馆？
I lead her into the bookstore, heading back towards the reference books. Hopefully being inside the quieter store will at least keep her excitement subdued along with her voice.=我领她走进书店，回到参考书区。希望在安静的书店里，至少能让她抑制住兴奋和声音。
Because I want the customers to have fun.=因为我希望顾客玩得开心。
And you girls too of course.=当然也包括你们女孩子。
<i>And because it might bring in more money.</i> But I can't say that.=<i>也因为它可能会带来更多钱。</i>但我不能那样说。
Everyone seemed to enjoy the placemats. Even if they were cheap.=大家似乎都挺喜欢这些餐垫的。即使它们很廉价。
Those were kind of silly.=那些有点傻。
But they were fun. Weren't they?=但它们很有趣。不是吗？
Yeah. I guess so.=嗯，我想是吧。
Haysaaka=海萨卡
Success!=成功！
Then why not see what other fun things we can do?=那我们为什么不看看还能做些什么有趣的事呢？
I grab a couple of books I'd been eyeing online for a while now. The prices are decent and even leave some leftover cash in my wallet.=我拿起几本之前在网上看中的书。价格很合适，我的钱包里甚至还有些余钱。
As we wander out though, I notice a sign near the exit of the bookstore.=然而当我们走出书店时，我注意到出口附近有一个指示牌。
A writing contest.=征文比赛。
I point out the sign to Hayasaka. The big poster board is decorated with books and pens. It even lists the names of a handful of local authors who will be judging the event.=我把招牌指给早坂看。大幅海报板上装饰着书籍和钢笔。上面甚至列出了几位将担任本次活动评委的本地作家的名字。
Grand prize gets their short story published.=头奖的短篇故事将获得出版。
Wish I had the talent for something like that.=真希望我也有那样的天赋。
Let's keep moving.=我们继续前进。
Her demeanor shifts, and Hayasaka loses her smile. Something behind those words catches me. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's like the advertisement alone is tearing into her.=她的态度变了，早坂失去了笑容。她话语中流露出的某种情绪抓住了我。我无法准确指出那是什么，但仿佛单单是这则广告就让她备受煎熬。
What's wrong?=怎么了？
This seems right up your alley.=这太适合你了。
Hayasaka forces out a weak smile.=早坂强挤出一丝微笑。
Thanks. Least someone thinks so.=谢谢。至少有人这么想。
Hayasaka sighs, and abruptly leaves the bookstore. I hurry out with my bag of books just to catch up.=早坂叹了口气， abruptly离开了书店。我赶紧带着我那袋书跑出去，只是为了追上她。
My parents. They don't think I can write.=我父母。他们觉得我写不出来。
Creative writing that is.=是创意写作。
Why not?=为什么不呢？
Not that I've read anything that she may have written, but just the time I've spent with Hayasaka, she's got a knack for telling stories.=我倒没读过她写过什么，但就我与早坂相处的这段时间来看，她确实很会讲故事。
Her telling of last night's spitball war between Nanase and Ayase had made it sound like some crazy battle taking place inside the cafe.=她把昨晚七濑和绫濑之间那场口水战，说得活像咖啡馆里爆发了一场惊天大战。
They think... It's a waste of time.=他们觉得……这是浪费时间。
Not like anyone's bothered to read what I've written...=好像没人会费心读我写的东西……
It's hard when no one cares. Not even your family.=当没人关心你时，真的很难熬。甚至连你的家人都不关心你。
What about Kotori-san?=那琴里小姐呢？
I don't want to bother her. She's got enough to worry about.=我不想打扰她。她已经有够多烦心事了。
Hayasaka really is a good girl. Not only does she worry about her sister, but she worries about her sister worrying about her. Unfortunately that leaves no one to help Hayasaka.=早坂真是个好女孩。她不仅担心她妹妹，她还担心她妹妹会为她担心。不幸的是，这就没有人能帮助早坂了。
You have anything posted online?=你在网上发过什么吗？
Y-Yeah. A few places.=嗯——嗯。一些地方。
I pull out my phone and open up a browser.=我拿出手机，打开浏览器。
Okay. Give me one.=好的。说一个。
She jumps at my question, acting confused. I suppress a chuckle and hand her phone.=她被我的问题吓了一跳，表现得很困惑。我忍住笑，把手机递给她。
I want to read one of your stories. Type it in.=我想读你的一个故事。把它打出来。
Go ahead.=你先请。
I'll find us a place to sit.=我去找个地方坐。
With the briefest of nods, Hayasaka starts poking away at my phone. Her face is turning red as she types.=早坂简单地点了点头，就开始摆弄我的手机。她打字时，脸颊渐渐泛红。
<i>So cute!</i>=好可爱！
I can't take my eyes off her. For a moment, I forget the words that'd only just come out of my mouth. She glances at me a couple times and I pull my gaze off her.=我移不开目光。有一瞬间，我忘了自己刚才说了什么。她看了我几眼，我便将视线从她身上挪开。
Might as well give her some privacy.=还是给她一些私人空间吧。
I lead us down another stretch of the mall, and stumble across a little ice cream shop. A pair of cones later, and we're both seated in a small booth.=我带着她又走了一段商场，偶然发现一家小小的冰激凌店。一人一个甜筒后，我们都坐进了一个小雅座。
Here. This one.=喏，这个。
She finally hands me back my phone and hides herself behind the peanut butter fudge sundae she's got.=她终于把手机还给我，然后躲在她那份花生酱圣代后面。
I can't stop smiling. I'm getting a window into Hayasaka's world, and I couldn't be happier.=我忍不住笑了起来。我正窥探着早坂的世界，这让我感到无比快乐。
Looking over my phone, the site she punched in is a hub of short stories and poetry. The story in question, "The Tumultuous Tale of Tutso."=我看着我的手机，她输入的网站是一个短篇故事和诗歌的集散地。有问题的故事是“图佐的坎坷故事”。
I spend the next several minutes reading through the short story penned by Hayasaka.=接下来的几分钟，我都在阅读早坂写的这篇短篇小说。
It chronicles the misadventures of a boy who, after making a rather reckless wish, ends up turning into a dog. I'm amazed.=小说讲述了一个男孩的悲惨遭遇，他在许下一个相当鲁莽的愿望后变成了一条狗。我惊呆了。
The story, while lighthearted and funny, has a great deal of heart to it.=这故事虽然轻松有趣，却情感真挚。
As a dog, the boy saves a small child who swam too far out into a lake, steals a mouthful of food from a rather rotund baker, and even learns a few life lessons before the end of his journey.=变成狗的男孩救了一个在湖里游得太远的小孩，从一个胖面包师那里偷了一口食物，甚至在旅程结束前学到了一些人生经验。
It's not quite a tear jerker, but it is a sweet story that leaves a smile spread across my face.=它算不上催人泪下，却是一个甜美的故事，令我嘴角上扬。
Now those lessons on how to be a better manager make a bit more sense.=现在，那些关于如何成为一名更优秀经理的课程，似乎更有意义了。
You wrote this?=你写的？
A while ago. Yes.=不久前。是的。
Not many people read it though.=不过没多少人读。
True. The viewer count is pretty low, and there aren't any comments either. However, when I look at her profile on the site, she's only got two other stories posted.=确实。观看人数很低，也没有任何评论。然而，当我查看她在网站上的个人资料时，她只发布了另外两个故事。
Both of which have been around for over a year now.=两篇都已发布一年多了。
It's a damn shame.=太他妈可惜了。
It's a beautiful story.=这是个美丽的故事。
You think so?=你认为呢？
You're not just saying that?=你不是随口说说吧？
I've never seen Hayasaka so vulnerable before. It's as if everything hinges on the words that'll come out of my mouth.=我从没见过早坂如此脆弱。好像我接下来要说的每个字都举足轻重。
I mean it.=我是认真的。
That was really good. I'm bookmarking this for later.=真不错。我收藏起来以后再看。
Thank you! Thank you so much!=谢谢你！非常感谢你！
She eagerly goes to work finishing her ice cream while I flip through my phone a bit, just to see what the other stories are about.=她边吃着冰激凌边兴致勃勃地去工作了，而我则翻看了下手机，看看其他故事是关于什么的。
You have to tell me what you think of the others.=你得告诉我你对其他人是怎么看的。
I wanted to submit something to Fashion Focus, but they're not exactly accepting short stories.=我本想向“时尚焦点”投搞，但他们不怎么收短篇故事。
I let out a chuckle and nod along as Hayasaka delves into her passion for writing.=早坂深入探讨了她对写作的热情，我边听边轻笑着点头。
It gives me a chance to catch up on my ice cream cone while she explains in depth her idea for Tutso, and the misadventures of the canine boy.=她详尽地解释了她的图索构想，以及犬人男孩的种种不幸遭遇，这让我有机会吃完我的冰淇淋甜筒。
People just don't understand what it takes to tell a good story.=人们就是不明白讲好一个故事需要付出什么。
All the little details... one missing screw and the whole thing falls apart.=所有微小的细节……少了一颗螺丝，整个事情就会土崩瓦解。
Hehe exactly!=呵呵，就是说嘛！
She lets out a long sigh and leans back in her chair.=她长叹一声，身子向后靠在椅子上。
It sure is great to finally talk about writing with someone.=能和人聊聊写作真是太棒了。
You're passionate about it.=你对它充满热情。
So I want to hear it all.=所以我想听你把一切都告诉我。
Hayasaka looks at me for a moment, eventually resting her head in her hands. She stares at me for a few moments, studying me.=早坂看了我一会儿，最后双手抱头。她盯着我看了几秒，审视着我。
A long silence passes between us as I finish up my ice cream cone.=我吃完冰激凌筒后，我们之间陷入了长时间的沉默。
r:"Why are you so passionate about the cafe, (.+?)-san?"=$1，你为什么对这家咖啡馆如此充满热情？
The conversation has come full circle. After all this, for me to deflect would be inappropriate.=对话又回到了原点。在这一切之后，我再回避就不合适了。
Especially after Hayasaka shared something so dear to her, I need to be honest as well.=尤其在早坂分享了她珍视的事物之后，我也必须坦诚。
To tell you the truth, I've always been kind of a failure.=说实话，我一直都挺失败的。
Started too many things that I didn't finish. Friendships. School. Projects.=很多事情我都只开了个头，却没能坚持到最后。友情、学业、项目，都是如此。
Sounds like laziness.=听起来你很懒惰。
I don't even try to argue with that. Some of it absolutely was laziness.=我甚至不想反驳。其中一部分确实是懒惰。
Sometimes. Other times, I just lost interest.=有时是这样。其他时候，我只是失去了兴趣。
Like, I had this real close friend after high school. Even went to college with him. We'd hang out and chat. Watch movies. Stuff like that.=我高中毕业后交了一个很亲密的朋友，我们甚至一起上了大学。我们经常一起出去玩、聊天、看电影，诸如此类。
What happened to him?=他怎么了？
Nothing. I came back to class after winter break one year. He'd emailed me wanting to hang out.=没怎么。有一年寒假结束后，我回到学校上课，他给我发了邮件说想一起出去玩。
Think I intended to respond. But then never did. That was the last I'd heard from him.=我想我本打算回复的。但后来没有。那是他最后一次联系我。
I can't count how many times I've disappointed people with my crap.=我记不清自己搞砸了多少次，让多少人失望。
But the cafe. I wanted to use it as a chance to turn things around. Actually do something for people I care about.=但那家咖啡馆。我想把它当作一个转机。真正为我在乎的人做点什么。
Not give up at the first sign of trouble. That's my real motivation.=不要一遇到麻烦就放弃。这才是我的真正动力。
Hayasaka takes a deep breath, pondering over what I'd just said.=早坂深吸一口气，思索着我刚才说的话。
She taps her fingers against her chin, and I can't tell if she's just teasing me, or if she's actually thinking about what she'd learned.=她用手指轻叩下巴，我分不清她是在逗我，还是真的在思考她学到的东西。
So you're doing all this just to make yourself feel better?=所以你做这一切只是为了让自己好受点？
Well, maybe at first.=嗯，或许一开始是。
But it's more than that now.=但现在，这不仅仅是那样了。
That's a little disappointing honestly.=老实说，这有点令人失望。
I thought there was more to you than that.=我以为你不仅仅是那样。
I'm sorry. That's all I've got.=抱歉，我就知道这些。
Another disappointed customer.=又一个失望的顾客。
I have a small laugh at the notion. Just talking about myself with others is enough to disappoint them. I'm not sure if that's a failure or a success.=想到这点，我轻声一笑。光是向别人提起自己就足以令他们失望。我不确定这算是失败还是成功。
Fine then.=那好吧。
You're a loser. I get it.=你是个失败者，我明白。
That's harsh...=真狠……
But I can forgive you....=但我可以原谅你……
If you take me out drinking.=如果你带我出去喝酒。
<i>What?</i>=什么？
I'm not against the idea, and realistically, we've pretty much spent all day wandering through this mall as it is. A change of pace would definitely be welcome.=我不反对这个主意，而且说实话，我们已经在这商场里逛了一整天了。换个环境肯定会受欢迎。
Because you suck.=因为你太差劲了。
And drinking will make me forget that you suck. And maybe it'll make you forget too.=喝酒能让我忘记你有多糟。或许也能让你忘掉这些。
At least my problems aren't so pathetic.=至少我的问题没那么可悲。
Hayasaka smiles and standing up, she offers me her hand. I suppose she's not wrong.=早坂微笑着站起来，向我伸出了手。我想她没说错。
She just could have worded that better. Well, no use in arguing. The lilac maid is right, and painfully so.=她本可以说得委婉一些的。算了，争论也没用。丁香女仆说得对，而且正确得令人痛苦。
I take her hand, and we leave the mall. To my surprise, the sun is already setting as we wander out through the crowds. Hayasaka holds my hand tight as she leads me through the streets.=我握住她的手，我们离开了商场。令我惊讶的是，当我们穿过人群走出去时，太阳已经开始落山了。早坂紧紧握着我的手，带我穿过街道。
I can't help but feel ashamed of myself. I don't deserve someone like her. Yet, Hayasaka didn't pull away.=我忍不住为自己感到羞愧。我不配拥有像她这样的人。然而，早坂并没有抽身离开。
Well, she kind of did.=好吧，她确实那样做了。
But here she is, holding my hand and trying to make me feel better.=但她现在就在这里，握着我的手，想让我好受些。
<i>I'm not going to quit on her. I won't.</i>=我不会放弃她的，绝不。
We hit a local bar and sit down for some drinks. The evening flies by as I slowly work through a couple of highballs. I'm not one to get blackout drunk.=我们去了一家当地酒吧，坐下喝了几杯。几个小时很快过去，我慢慢喝了两杯高度酒。我不是那种会喝到断片的人。
That happened enough times in college. I don't need anymore of those nauseating headaches.=大学的时候，这种事发生得够多了。我不想再体验那种恶心想吐的头痛了。
Hayasaka, on the other hand, is throwing back shots of sake like there's no tomorrow.=另一方面，早坂像没明天似的，一杯接一杯地猛灌清酒。
Easy there, Hayasaka-san.=悠着点，早坂小姐。
You don't have to literally drown yourself.=你没必要真把自己淹死。
r:"You're not exactly throwing them down, (.+?)-san."=你也不是真的想把它们甩出去，$1先生。
I gotta do it for the both of us.=我得替我们两个人完成这件事。
Yeah yeah.=好好好。
Just don't overdo it. You don't need much to drink for me.=悠着点。你没必要为我喝多少。
I learned long ago it's better not to argue with a drunk. Like arguing with a stupid person, it's a battle you'll never win. They'll just drag you down to their level and laugh.=我很久以前就明白，最好不要和醉鬼争论。就像和蠢人争论一样，那是一场你永远赢不了的战斗。他们只会把你拉到他们的水平，然后嘲笑你。
I have to admit though. Hayasaka can sure hold her alcohol. I was always a bit of a light weight. It's probably why I don't let myself get too drunk anymore.=但我得承认，早坂可真能喝。我酒量一直都不太好。可能这就是我不再让自己喝得烂醉的原因吧。
Even at the party last night, I had a few drinks, but just enough to get me buzzed.=即便在昨晚的派对上，我也只是小酌了几杯，仅仅够让我感到微醺。
Hayasaka clutches the bottle of sake she'd ordered, desperately trying to shake out the last couple drops into her shot glass.=早坂紧握着她点的清酒瓶，拼命想把最后几滴晃进她的品鉴杯里。
We're out.=我们出局了。
The whole thing is gone? We haven't even been here that long, and she's drunk the whole thing.=全没了？我们才来了没多久，她就喝光了。
Maybe I should've ordered a full bottle.=或许我该点一整瓶的。
You got any money?=你带钱了吗？
Wait. What did you order?=等等，你点了什么？
I only had enough for half a bottle.=我只够买半瓶的。
They do that?=他们真能那样做？
Hayasaka nods. She lazily points to a sign advertising the bar's prices.=早坂点点头。她懒洋洋地指着一块写有酒吧价目表的招牌。
Sure enough, customers have the option of buying half a bottle of sake for, well half the price of a full bottle.=果然，顾客可以选择购买半瓶清酒，价格嘛，是整瓶清酒的一半。
I hadn't even paid that much attention. I just ordered myself a highball and went from there.=我当时甚至没怎么注意。我就给自己点了杯高球，然后就开始喝了。
But on the other hand, I'm glad half a bottle is all she had.=但另一方面，我庆幸她只喝了半瓶。
Well, you said you were done when the bottle was empty.=你不是说瓶子空了，你就完事了吗？
It's empty. And so are my pockets.=空了。我的口袋也空了。
Okay, that's a lie. I still have some money, but she doesn't need to know that. Hayasaka doesn't need to be completely wasted on our date.=好吧，我撒谎了。我还有点钱，不过她没必要知道。我可不想在约会时让早坂完全醉倒。
Alright. Fine.=好吧。行。
Let's go home.=我们回家吧。
She grumbles about and I have to help steady her to keep the girl from tumbling over.=她抱怨着，我不得不扶稳她，免得她摔倒。
Hayasaka-san. Where do you live? I can walk you there.=早坂同学，你住在哪里？我可以送你回去。
But she doesn't respond. She just grumbles and rests her head against my shoulder.=她没有回应，只是抱怨着，把头靠在我的肩膀上。
<i>Great. What now?</i>=太棒了。现在怎么办？
Night has settled in over Akihabara, and Hayasaka is barely keeping her legs working as we walk. Any directions I do get for her place are a jumbled mess.=夜晚的秋叶原，早坂步履蹒跚。她给我指路，却说得一塌糊涂。
I make out a couple of street names, but she gets confused rather quickly.=我辨认出几个街名，但她很快就搞混了。
Giving up, I decide to just take her to my place. Hayasaka can sleep off her alcohol and find her way home in the morning. I'll have work, but that's fine. We'll figure it out.=我放弃了，决定把她带到我住的地方。早坂可以在我那儿睡醒酒，早上再找路回家。我得去工作，不过没关系。我们总能解决的。
We reach my apartment and by the time I drag Hayasaka through the door, she's fallen asleep. It's cute how she presses against me, and nuzzles into my shoulder.=我们到了我的公寓，等我把早坂拖进门的时候，她已经睡着了。她紧紧地靠着我，依偎在我肩膀上的样子真可爱。
Honestly, I wouldn't mind so much if it wasn't for the alcohol on her breath.=说实话，要不是她满嘴酒气，我也没那么在意。
It takes me a bit to get Hayasaka situated on my couch. Once I have her down though, I sneak my way off to bed.=我费了点劲才把早坂安顿在沙发上。把她放好后，我偷偷溜回床上。
What a day.=今天可真是够呛。
I can't help but say to myself. The date was amazing. Even with its bumps, I can't think of a better way to enjoy my day off.=我忍不住自言自语。这次约会太棒了。即使有些小插曲，我还是想不出比这更好的方式来享受我的休息日了。
As I get ready for bed, I think back on everything that happened. From our meetup, to all the walking around we did, it's only when I lay down that I realize how tired I am.=我准备睡觉时，回想着发生的一切。从我们见面，到我们四处奔波，只有当我躺下时，才意识到自己有多累。
Yet I can't fall asleep. My head is still racing with the day's events. That's when I eventually pull out my phone and start skimming through Hayasaka's stories.=但我却无法入睡。脑海里仍然飞速转动着白天的种种情景。就在这时，我终于拿出手机，开始快速浏览早坂的故事。
I get about halfway through before falling asleep.=我大概看了一半就睡着了。
I wake up and find my phone sitting in my lap. It takes a few moments for me to realize I'd fallen asleep with the thing in my hand. Checking the time, it's well after midnight.=我醒来时发现手机放在我腿上。过了一会儿我才意识到自己是手里拿着它睡着的。看了看时间，已经过了午夜很久了。
Letting out a groan, I toss the phone onto the night stand and roll over to return back to my slumber. But, I'm not alone.=我呻吟了一声，把手机扔到床头柜上，翻身想继续睡觉。但我不是一个人。
Laying in the bed next to me is Hayasaka.=早坂就躺在我旁边的床上。
Hayasaka-san. What are you doing here?=早坂小姐，你在这里做什么？
Hayasaka stirs in my bed, rolling around until she faces me. Her long pink hair is already suffering from the infamous bed hair syndrome.=早坂在我的床上辗转反侧，直到她面对着我。她那粉色的长发已经患上了臭名昭著的“起床气”综合征。
Her clothes disheveled from moving around under the covers.=她的衣服因为在被子里的翻动而凌乱。
<i>How long has she been here?</i>=她在这里多久了？
What a stupid question.=真是个蠢问题。
I'm trying to sleep.=我想睡觉。
Couldn't you sleep on the couch?=你不能睡沙发吗？
No. Too hard.=不行，太硬了。
Your couch sucks.=你的沙发真烂。
I wanna sleep here.=我想睡在这儿。
I can't just kick her out.=我不能就这样把她赶出去。
Alright. Try to get some sleep.=好了。尽量睡一会儿。
I will if you stop waking me up.=你要是不再把我吵醒我就睡。
Not exactly the sweetest sleeper. Oh well. The alcohol can't be helping her mood any.=不是最嗜睡的人。哦，算了。酒精肯定也无助于她的情绪。
Good night, Hayasaka-san.=晚安，早坂小姐。
She mumbles back something that sounds like "goodnight," though it could just as easily have been, "leave me alone."=她含糊地回了句听起来像“晚安”的话，不过那也很可能是“别烦我”。
It's probably best if I don't poke the bear any further. She needs her sleep, and I have work in the morning.=我最好别再惹她了。她需要睡觉，而我早上还有工作。
I curl up with the blankets, careful not to steal them from my "guest." I toss around for a few moments before finally getting comfortable.=我裹着毯子蜷缩起来，小心翼翼不从我的“客人”那里抢走它们。我翻来覆去了一会儿，才终于找到一个舒服的姿势。
Just as I get cozy and start drifting off to sleep, the light to my room flicks on.=就在我感到舒适并开始进入梦乡时，我房间的灯亮了。
My eyes blink open and I'm greeted with a blinding light. It takes a few seconds for my eyes to adjust.=我眨了眨眼，映入眼帘的是刺眼的光线。过了几秒钟，我的眼睛才适应过来。
As my eyes re-adjust to the light, I see Hayasaka straddling my lap, staring right at me.=我的眼睛重新适应了光线，只见早坂爱正跨坐在我的大腿上，直勾勾地盯着我。
W-What are you doing, Hayasaka-san? It's late.=早坂小姐，你、你干什么呢？夜深了。
She points to my phone, which is in her hand, unlocked. On the screen is one of the three stories that she had shared with me during our date.=她指了指我手中的手机，它已被解锁。屏幕上显示着我们在约会时她与我分享的三个故事中的一个。
You were reading?=你在看书吗？
Y-Yeah. Before I fell asleep.=嗯，睡着之前。
Did you hack into my phone or something?=你黑进我手机了还是怎么着？
No. You left it unlocked.=不，你没锁屏。
And I was curious.=我只是有点好奇。
After taking my phone back, I lock the thing and set it on the nightstand. My head is still groggy from what little sleep I managed.=我拿回手机后，给它锁了屏，放到床头柜上。我仍旧感到头脑昏沉，因为我根本没睡多长时间。
So much that I almost don't notice her soft, plush thighs pressing against my hips. The touch alone, even if through a blanket, is enough to make me blush.=她的双腿柔软、丰腴，紧贴着我的臀部，我甚至都没怎么注意到。即使隔着毯子，这轻柔的触感也足以让我脸红心跳。
Hayasaka-san, I...=早坂同学，我……
Her face heats up as she hunches over me. Her chest pressing right up against mine. Before I can even speak, Hayasaka's lips brush over my mouth in a soft, sensuous kiss.=她趴在我身上，脸颊发烫，胸部紧紧贴着我的胸口。我还没来得及开口，早坂的嘴唇就轻轻擦过我的嘴唇，一个柔软而撩人的吻。
The warm touch of her lips against mine sends a rush of excitement through me, leaving me breathless when she finally pulls away.=她温暖的唇瓣轻触我的，一阵兴奋涌上心头，当她终于离开时，我已 breathless。
That was for the date. You made me really happy today.=这是为了今天的约会。你今天真的让我很开心。
Unconsciously, I lick my lips. My mind blanks when Hayasaka sits back up in my lap. Staring down at me, she giggles as she pulls back on the blankets.=我不自觉地舔了舔嘴唇。当早坂在我的大腿上坐直时，我脑子一片空白。她低头看着我，咯咯地笑着拉上毯子。
My heart starts pounding against my chest when she pulls the blanket down far enough to reveal my boxers.=当她将毯子拉下，露出我的内裤时，我的心开始剧烈跳动。
With both the straddling of my hips and the kiss she'd just thanked me with, a noticeable tent stood erect between my legs for her to see.=我的双腿间挺立起一个帐篷，明显可见，因为它正对着她的胯部，也是她刚刚亲吻我、对我表示感谢的地方。
Hayasaka-san. We should really get back to bed.=早坂同学，我们真的该回床上了。
No. We're not done yet.=不，我们还没完事。
Before I can even ask, Hayasaka tugs at my boxers, pulling them down so that my dick springs free and stands tall between my legs.=我还没来得及发问，早坂就猛地扯下我的四角裤，我的下体一下子弹了出来，在我两腿之间昂首挺立。
Hayasaka's lips curl into a smile when she sees how hard she's already made me.=当早坂看到她已经让我变得多么坚挺时，她的嘴角不禁浮现出一丝微笑。
Besides, I don't think you want to sleep yet anyway.=况且，我觉得你现在也还不想睡。
Hayasak takes a hold of my shaft, working her fingers slowly over my throbbing member. I bite my lip, fighting back a moan.=早坂握住我的肉杆，她的手指在跳动的欲望上缓慢游移。我咬住嘴唇，忍住呻吟。
Her squeezing fingers working over my length until precum starts drooling out over my shaft.=她的手捏着我的肉杆，手指一路抚摸，直到前列腺液从肉杆上淌出。
Hayasaka-san. That feels so fuckin' good.=早坂小姐，这感觉真他妈的舒服。
Don't cum yet.=别现在射。
Cause we're just getting started.=因为我们才刚刚开始。
Hayasaka pulls out a bottle of lube and squirts some out over the mushroom head of my penis.=早坂掏出一瓶润滑剂，挤了一些在我的阴茎龟头上。
The cold sensation of the lubricant is quickly replaced with the girl's hand stroking, and smearing the goo all over my length.=润滑剂冰凉的感觉很快就被女孩的手抚摸开来，她将黏滑的液体涂满了我的整个阴茎。
Where did you... mmmph get that?=你、你从哪儿……唔嗯……弄来的？
This? I found it in a box next to the bed.=这个？我在床边的一个盒子里找到的。
You pervert.=你这变态。
Box? The box of stuff I was supposed to take back to the movers?=盒子？那个我本该拿回去给搬家公司的东西的盒子吗？
Hayasaka-san. That was...=早坂小姐。刚才那个……
But I don't get a chance to finish. As soon as I open up my lips, Hayasaka lifts up her skirt and sits down on my cock.=但我还没来得及说完。我刚一张嘴，早坂就掀起裙子，坐到了我的性器上。
Her nylons ripped along her legs, and conveniently tore open right along her groin.=她的尼龙袜顺着大腿裂开，恰好在大腿根部撕裂。
With Hayasaka's penis poking up from her skirt, I watch as she slides her ass down on my member, quickly taking my length inside of her.=早坂的性器从裙底顶起，我看着她将臀部向下送到我的性器上，很快就将其吞入她的身体。
This is all for you.=这都是为了你。
She says, lifting her hips, before dropping them back down on my penis. Her dick and balls give a little bounce when she comes down.=她说着，抬起臀部，然后再次坐回到我的性器上。她下坐时，她的性器和睾丸随之轻轻弹跳。
Hayasaka's ass smothering around my cock, sucking me into her. The warm, moist sensations of her ass swallowing my dick hole forces me to moan out for the girl.=早坂的臀部紧紧包裹着我的性器，将我吸入她的身体。她臀部温暖湿润的触感吞噬着我的性器，让我忍不住为她呻吟出声。
Ahhh H-Hayasaka...=啊哈啊——早坂……
r:"Enjoy it, (.+?)-san."=尽情享用吧，$1丸。
Let me work <i>hard</i> for you.=就让我为你努力工作吧。
She continues to slide her hips up and down on my shaft. Using her butt to milk my penis, Hayasaka slaps her ass cheeks down against my thighs on each thrust of her hips.=她继续在我的欲望上上下滑动臀部。早坂用她的屁股挤压着我的分身，每当她摆动臀部时，她的臀瓣都会拍打在我的大腿上。
Oh fuck Hayasaka... move faster.=哦，该死的，早坂……快点动。
I can't hold back my moans. Her body riding over top of me is too much. Each time she drops her hips down, her ass squeezes on my cock. Letting me go balls deep inside of her.=我忍不住呻吟出声。她在我身上律动的身体简直让人欲罢不能。每当她臀部下沉，她的臀肉便会挤压我的肉刃。让我能深深地进入她的身体。
As I beg for her to go faster, Hayasaka steadily grinds her body over me. Thrusting herself against my wanting shaft, the maid begins panting.=我央求她再快一点，早坂在我身上稳稳地研磨着。她将自己抵在蓄势待发的肉刃上，女仆开始气喘吁吁。
Moans leaking out from her lips while she rides me.=她在律动时，呻吟声从她口中溢出。
Ahhh! Ahhh! H-How's this?=啊啊！啊啊！这、这样可以吗？
Is-Is it good? Is my ass making you feel good?=好、好吗？我的屁股，让你很舒服吗？
Yess. Your ass is amazing. It's squeezing down on my cock.=好棒。你的屁股真赞，紧紧地夹着我的阴茎。
So tight!=好紧！
mmmm... mmphhh...=唔……嗯嘶……
r:"Me too! (.+?)-san. My penis is feeling good too!"=我也是！$1先生。我的小弟弟也感觉很好！
She moans out, bouncing her body over my cock. Her own shaft wagging up and down like a puppy's tail. Her balls smack against my groin each time she takes my cock in.=她娇声呻吟，身体在我的肉棒上起伏。她自己的肉棒也像小狗尾巴一样上下摆动。每当她吞入我的肉棒时，她的睾丸就会拍打我的腹股沟。
The intensity of the pleasure takes over my body. Moving my own hips, I start thrusting my cock up into her ass. Making Hayasaka ride my member like a real cowgirl in a rodeo.=强烈的快感掌控了我的身体。我扭动着自己的臀部，开始将肉棒向上挺进她的股间。让早坂就像参加牛仔竞技的真正女牛仔一样，驾驭着我的硕大。
r:"Ahhhn mmm (.+?)-san! Uhnnn uhhh!"=啊啊嗯……$1，先生！嗯嗯……啊！
You're getting so rough.=你变得好粗暴。
Precum leaks out from her shaft, pooling around my stomach and running off onto the bed sheets.=她的阴道口流出爱液，积在我的肚子周围，然后流到床单上。
The sight alone adds force to my thrusting, to the point where I can hear the squelching of my lubed shaft going in and out of her ass.=仅仅是这景象就让我抽插得更有力了，我甚至能听到我那沾满润滑的阴茎在她屁股里进进出出的噗嗤声。
H-Hayasaka I'm getting close.=“速…速，我快到了。”
I warn. My body is on fire from how she rolls her hips over me.=我发出警告，她在我身上扭动臀肢，让我欲火焚身。
r:"Go ahead (.+?)-san!"=放马过来吧，$1——桑！
Cum. Cum inside me. I'm close too.=射在我里面。我也快到了。
Her voice, heavy with lust, begging for me to cum is enough to send me over the edge. I try to hold back, but it's no use.=她的声音，充满了欲望，求我射出来，这足以让我彻底崩溃。我努力克制，但无济于事。
With a few frantic thrusts, I bury my penis into her ass. Moaning her name, my dick pumps out its thick, hot seed into her rectum.=经过几次疯狂的抽插，我将阴茎埋入她的臀部。我呻吟着她的名字，我的阴茎将又浓又热的精液射入她的直肠。
Ahhh it's coming! I'm cumming!=啊！要来了！我要射了！
She cries out. Her body gyrating over my hips, finally coming down hard. Hayasaka's cock squirts out her seed, coating my stomach with her white cream.=她叫出声来。她的身体在我的臀部上方扭动，最终重重地落了下来。早坂的阳具喷涌出她的精液，白色的液体涂满了我的肚子。
Leaving us both panting for breath, reeling from our orgasmic highs.=我们都气喘吁吁，沉浸在刚才的性高潮中。
I take a few moments to catch my breath. <i>Wow!</i> When I'd accepted the job at the cafe, never in a million years did I actually think I'd end up in this situation.=我花了几分钟喘口气。哇！当我接受咖啡馆这份工作时，我做梦也没想到自己会遇到这种情况。
Fantasies sure. But actually sleeping with one of the girls, and <i>maybe</i> falling in love, this was a dream come true.=这当然是幻想。但真的能和其中一位女孩上床，甚至还可能坠入爱河，这简直是梦想成真。
I say her name again, as I start to sit up. Wanting to help her off so we can try and get back to sleep.=我再次呼唤她的名字，同时坐起身。想帮她下来，这样我们就能回去睡觉了。
She shoves me back down against the bed, and begins undressing. I watch in awe while Hayasaka throws off her shirt, her skirt, everything.=她把我推回到床上，开始脱衣服。我敬畏地看着早坂脱掉了衬衫、裙子，所有的一切。
Within moments, she's seated on my lap, completely naked. Her penis still firm as she takes my shaft back into her ass.=几秒钟内，她就赤身裸体地坐在我腿上。当她再次把我的性器纳入她的臀部时，她的阴茎依然坚挺。
Again.=再来。
We do it... one more time.=我们又做了一次。
I-I don't know if I can.=我、我不知道我能不能。
Without warning, Hayasaka grinds her hips up my length, and then slams back down on me. My body stretches out, the weight of the girl hitting down hard on my abdomen.=没有任何预兆，早坂扭动胯部，沿着我的身体向上摩擦，然后猛地向下坐回我身上。我的身体被拉伸开，女孩的重量猛烈地压在我的腹部。
My dick twitching inside of her ass, and sending waves of pleasure rippling through me.=我的阴茎在她臀部里抽搐着，一阵阵快感如涟漪般扩散开来，传遍我的全身。
Of course you can.=你当然可以。
I'll make sure you can.=我会让你如愿的。
Not giving me a chance to answer, Hayasaka picks back up on her thrusts. Moving her body, glistening with sweat, over my member.=不给我回答的机会，早坂再次冲撞起来。她汗珠淋漓的身体，在我的性器上起伏。
That smooth, erect cock of hers waving to me with each slap of her hips.=她那光滑挺立的性器，随着臀部的每一次拍打而向我摇曳。
mmmm... Hayasaka... T-This is too much.=嗯……早坂……这、这太过了。
I won't be able to last long.=我坚持不了多久。
She stretches her hands down over my chest, giving herself leverage while bouncing over me.=她把手伸到我胸前，借力在我身上起伏。
You don't have to.=你没必要那样做。
Cum whenever you want.=想什么时候射就什么时候射。
r:"Fill up my ass (.+?)-san. Pump me full."=$1儿，填满我的屁股。把我灌饱。
I'm already leaking precum when she starts begging for it again. Her tight ass clamping down on my shaft, milking me for a second time.=她再次开始哀求的时候，我已经流出前列腺液了。她紧致的屁股夹紧我的肉棒，第二次榨取我的精液。
Being already so sensitive from my first orgasm, I moan that much louder with her riding me again.=我才刚高潮过，身体已经非常敏感了，她再次在我身上律动，让我忍不住叫得更大声。
Fuck, I'm losing so much sleep right now. Not to mention energy. Monday is going to be such a drag at the cafe. But I don't care.=妈的，我现在严重缺觉。更别提精力了。周一咖啡馆的工作肯定会很无聊。但我不在乎。
We could do this until dawn, and I'd have no regrets.=就算我们一直做到天亮，我也不会后悔。
Hayasaka. I'm going to cum again.=早坂，我又要高潮了。
I can't hold back.=我忍不住了。
I warn her. Thrusting my hips up against her ass. Letting our bodies slap together, it's like I'm in the middle of some intense cardio.=我警告她。我的臀部顶着她的臀部向上挺送。我们的身体拍打在一起，这感觉就像在做剧烈的心肺运动。
Bucking up to meet Hayasaka's needy thrusts, I'm nearly out of breath as I feel myself getting close to the edge.=为了迎合早坂的需求，我努力挺起身体，感觉自己快到极限了，几乎喘不过气来。
r:"Me too! (.+?)-san! I'm cumming too."=我也是！$1儿小姐！我也要高潮了。
She doesn't hold herself back. Hayasaka's cock squirts out her seed all over my stomach for a second time.=她不再克制自己。早坂的欲望之物第二次将她的种子喷洒在我的腹部。
Her mouth drops open in a loud, ecstasy filled cry. As she tenses up from her orgasm, my second one hits.=她张开嘴，发出响亮而充满狂喜的叫声。随着她因高潮而紧绷，我的第二次高潮也随之袭来。
That tight ass squeezing so tight on me is too much. Pulling her down, I fill up her ass with my shaft. Going over the edge, my second load spurts out inside of her.=她紧致的臀部将我夹得太紧了。我将她拉下来，用我的欲望之物填满她的臀部。我冲过顶点，我的第二股爱液在她体内喷涌而出。
Filling the maid's ass and spilling out around my balls, I drop back against the bed after orgasm subsides.=我填满了女仆的臀部，并溢出到我的蛋蛋周围。高潮消退后，我跌回床上。
Hayasaka falls on top of me, and I wrap my arms around her. We both lay there, trying to catch our breaths.=早坂跌倒在我身上，我伸手抱住了她。我们俩都躺在那里，努力平复着呼吸。
When energy finally returns, Hayasaka rolls off of me and back under the covers.=当体力终于恢复时，早坂从我身上翻下，钻回被窝。
There. Now I'm exhausted.=好了。现在我筋疲力尽了。
You? What about me?=你？那我呢？
I have work in the morning.=我早上还有工作。
Then you better get to bed.=那你最好去睡觉。
It's almost four in the morning.=快凌晨四点了。
<i>Shit!</i> She's right. I barely pay attention to her giggles as I flick off the lights and jump back under the covers.=*糟了！*她是对的。我关灯钻回被窝的时候，几乎没注意她的咯咯笑声。
At this rate, I'll be a walking, talking zombie when I get back to work.=照这样下去，我回去上班的时候，会变成一个行尸走肉。
Fortunately, having sex takes a lot of energy out of a person. I quickly fall into bed, and fall back to sleep.=幸运的是，性爱会消耗人大量精力。我很快就躺在床上，然后再次入睡。
Monday morning arrives far too quickly. Somehow, I manage to beat my alarm by ten minutes.=周一的早晨来得太快了。不知怎么的，我竟然提前十分钟在闹钟响之前就醒了。
As much as I'd love to sleep for those ten extra minutes, I might as well get up. Besides, no reason to wake Hayasaka.=尽管我很想再睡那额外的十分钟，但我还是起床了。此外，也没理由吵醒早坂。
Pulling myself out of bed, I gaze over the sleeping pile of blankets that is Hayasaka.=我挣扎着从床上爬起来，凝视着早坂那堆熟睡的毯子。
I catch a glimpse of her sleeping face before she rolls over and hides it from me. <i>Cute.</i> It can't be described any other way.=她翻了个身，把脸藏了起来，但我还是瞥见了她熟睡的脸庞。真可爱。除了可爱，我找不出别的词来形容。
Her long, lilac hair draped over the covers, curled up on the bed, she soundly sleeps.=她紫丁香色的长发铺散在被单上，蜷缩在床上，睡得很沉。
I do my best not to make a sound as I gather some clothes, and step out of the bedroom.=我尽量不发出声音，收拾好一些衣物，然后走出卧室。
Cleaning up, and prepping some breakfast, I sit down to my usual routine. Reading the news, while eating some rice, it's a slog just to keep my eyes on the paper.=我打扫整理，准备早餐，然后坐下来进行我日常的例行事务。一边吃着米饭，一边读着新闻，我的眼睛很难集中在报纸上。
As I skim over some article about stock trading, a rustling from the other room pulls my head from the paper.=我粗略地扫过几篇关于股票交易的文章，隔壁房间传来一阵窸窣声，把我的头从报纸上拉开了。
Hayasaka steps out into the kitchen, rubbing her eyes, and looking half dazed.=早坂走出卧室，来到厨房，她揉着眼睛，睡眼惺忪。
Let me fix you...=让我来修好你……
I chuckle. She's just as groggy as I am.=我轻笑一声。她和我一样都睡眼惺忪。
I'm good. But thanks for the offer.=我没事，不过谢谢你的好意。
Get yourself something if you want. But I'm leaving soon.=如果你想要的话就自己拿些东西吧。但我很快就要走了。
Honestly, if Hayasaka wants to just hang out at my apartment, that's fine with me. I trust her enough alone here.=说真的，如果早坂想在我公寓里待着，我没意见。我足够信任她，让她一个人留在这儿。
Hayasaka pours herself a glass of water, before joining me at the table.=早坂给自己倒了一杯水，然后坐到桌边陪我。
Just water?=就光喝水？
I'll get something else later.=我待会儿再找点别的喝。
I should be getting home anyways.=我反正也该回家了。
You're welcome to stay if you want.=你想留下来的话，我很欢迎。
Get some more rest.=再多休息一会儿。
Your shift isn't until tomorrow after all.=你反正要明天才轮班。
Hayasaka shakes her head. I understand. She wants to be in her own bed, with her own things. I don't blame her.=早坂摇了摇头。我明白。她想睡自己的床，用自己的东西。我不怪她。
She stares down at her drink, rubbing her thumbs against the glass. Something's off. Hayasaka won't make eye contact, and she's fidgeting.=她盯着自己的饮料，拇指摩挲着玻璃杯。有些不对劲。早坂不与我对视，而且她还在坐立不安。
r:"I don't want to lie to you, (.+?)-san."=我不想对你撒谎，$1丸。
And I don't want to hide anything from you either.=我也不想对你隐瞒任何事。
Yesterday, you made me very happy.=昨天你让我非常开心。
It's the happiest I've been in a long time.=这是我好久以来最开心的一次。
The tension grows thicker in the air as she speaks. I hold my breath, waiting for what she's building up to.=她一开口，空气中的紧张气氛就愈发浓厚。我屏住呼吸，等待她接下来要说的话。
The thing is: I'm already in a relationship with someone else.=问题是：我名花有主了。
It's a casual relationship, but it's still a relationship.=这是一段随性的关系，但它仍然是一段关系。
I see.=我明白了。
She trembles in her chair, clutching that glass of water until her knuckles turn white. I can see her nerves eating away at her as she bites her lip, resisting the urge to cry.=她坐在椅子上瑟瑟发抖，紧紧抓住那杯水，指节发白。我能看到她咬着嘴唇，强忍着泪水，紧张得快崩溃了。
Hayasaka doesn't want to be a two-timer. Things just kind of happened between us.=早坂不想当个两面派。我们之间的事情只是顺其自然地发生了。
I've known this person a long time. And they really are important to me.=我认识这个人很久了。他们对我来说真的很重要。
I should've said something sooner but...=我早该说点什么的，但是……
You want this to be a one and done thing?=你希望这事就此一次解决？
No!=不！
What do you want to do, Hayasaka-san?=你想做什么，早坂小姐？
Hayasaka goes quiet for a few moments. I check the clock. It's not that I want to run out on her, but I do need to get going.=早坂陷入了片刻的沉默。我看了看钟。倒不是我想撇下她，但我确实得走了。
The cafe will need opening up for Sena and Ayase. However, with Hayasaka in such a state, it would be cruel to just leave her.=咖啡厅需要为星奏和绫濑开门营业。然而，早坂现在这个样子，就这样离开她也太残忍了。
I'm very sorry for putting you in this situation. But if you're willing to forgive me, and you really want to...=很抱歉让你陷入这种境地。但如果你愿意原谅我，而且你真的想……
I will dump this person. And we can see where things go.=我会甩掉这个人。然后我们再看看事态如何发展。
My heart skips a beat. It's almost too much. I don't know what to say to her.=我的心跳漏了一拍。这几乎让我无法承受。我不知道该对她说什么。
I have a hunch as to who this significant other might be though. Just based on what I know of the girls, I get the feeling that Nanase is this <i>other</i> person.=我有一种预感，知道这个重要的“另一半”会是谁。根据我对这些女孩的了解，我感觉七濑就是这个“另一半”。
Those two are far closer to each other than anyone else here.=她们俩比这里任何人都亲近。
Even though they sometimes bicker, there's something there between them. Something that I don't see with any of the other maids at the cafe.=即使她们有时会拌嘴，但她们之间却存在着某种联系。这在咖啡馆的其他女仆身上是看不到的。
I'd hate to get between Hayasaka and Nanase, but just staring into her eyes, she wants this to work. I want this to work.=我不想介入早坂和七濑之间，但看着她的眼睛，她想让这件事成功。我也想让这件事成功。
It's a lot to ask for though. Hayasaka dumping someone that is so special to her, just to be with me.=这要求有点过分了。让早坂甩掉对她来说那么重要的人，只为和我在一起。
Hayasaka...=早坂……
Can I think it over?=我能再考虑一下吗？
Just... tell me soon.=你快点告诉我吧。
I nod. I don't plan on keeping her in suspense long. I just want more than five minutes to discuss this with her.=我点点头。我没打算让她等太久。我只是想多给她五分钟时间来讨论这件事。
I need to go though.=不过我得走了。
Will you be okay here?=你一个人在这里行吗？
Hayasaka pushes a smile onto her face. I think she realizes how strapped for time I am.=早坂脸上挤出一丝微笑。我想她知道我时间有多么紧迫。
Don't worry. I'll lock things up on my way out.=别担心。我出去的时候会把门锁好。
Good girl.=乖女孩。
Hayasaka leans in, giving me a hug. I appreciate the gesture, and just the touch of her body against mine is enough to quicken my heartbeat. I pull away and smile at her.=早坂凑过来抱住我。我很感激她的举动，她身体与我轻柔的触碰，都足以让我的心跳加速。我退后一步，朝她微笑着。
Take it easy.=放轻松。
See you tomorrow.=明天见。
She nods, waving me off as I disappear out of the apartment and head off to work.=她点点头，我消失在公寓门口，动身去上班时，她对我挥了挥手。
<i>I could get used to this.</i>=我很快就能适应。
Hayasaka walks in through the door, looking smug.=早坂得意洋洋地走了进来。
It's reminiscent of when Hayasaka made me practice with waitering. She'd had that invisible dog boy and tortured me with wild accusations, making things up on the spot.=这让我想起了早坂让我练习侍者技能的时候。她当时有个无形的“狗男孩”，用各种捏造的指控折磨我，当场编造出各种事情。
I smile at the thought. It's one of my fondest memories of her, not counting our date on Sunday of course.=想到这，我不禁一笑。那是我和她之间最美好的回忆之一，当然，周日的那次约会除外。
The way Hayasaka speaks, it's like I'm in trouble, like she knows something I don't. I'm both curious and concerned about why she's suddenly stepped into my office.=早坂说话的方式，感觉我好像惹上麻烦了，好像她知道一些我不知道的事情。她突然走进我的办公室，我既好奇又担心。
Although, being alone with Hayasaka is not the worst thing in the world. There are worse fates.=话虽如此，和早坂单独相处也不是什么最糟糕的事。还有比这更糟糕的命运。
Not really. We have a bit of a problem out there.=没怎么，我们外面出了点问题。
Someone forgot to order the frosting of the day.=有人忘了订今天的糖霜。
We're almost out of Triple Cherry Chocolate frosting.=我们三莓巧克力糖霜快用完了。
Hayasaka's smile widens when she sees the shock on my face. <i>Did I really forget to order it?</i> My initial reaction is she's just trying to tease me.=当早坂看到我脸上的震惊时，她的笑容扩大了。“我真的忘了订吗？”我的第一反应是她只是想逗我。
The more I think about it though, she's not kidding.=我越想越觉得她不是在开玩笑。
Ahh. Seriously?=啊。真的假的？
I'm afraid so. It's slow now, so we might make it.=恐怕是的。现在人不多，我们也许能办到。
But there'll be rioting in the streets if people can't have their Triple Cherry Chocolate frosting.=如果人们吃不到三份樱桃巧克力糖霜，街上就会发生暴乱。
Heh. I don't think it'll be that bad.=呵呵。我觉得没那么糟。
Anyway, we should probably do something about the frosting.=无论如何，我们都应该为糖霜做点什么。
You mean, <i>you</i> should do something about it.=你是说，你该做些什么。
She's right. Not much the girls can do apart from skimping out on the frosting. That wouldn't go over well either.=她是对的。除了在糖霜上偷工减料，女孩们也做不了什么。那也不会有好结果。
I log back into my computer and pull up the order form for one of our vendors.=我重新登录电脑，调出我们一个供应商的订单表格。
I'll order more of the frosting. Might not make it in time, but we'll have it for the next special at least.=我会多订些糖霜。可能来不及，但至少下次特别活动就能用上。
If we do run out, how about the Strawberry Fudge Twist?=如果用完了，草莓软糖扭旋怎么样？
That's a popular frosting.=那是种很受欢迎的糖霜。
Nice save.=险胜。
Thanks, I guess.=谢了，大概吧。
Once the order is placed, I lean back in my chair, giving a stretch. Knowing me, I probably missed the frosting on Saturday when I should've ordered it.=订单下完，我靠在椅背上伸了个懒腰。以我这记性，八成是周六该订糖霜的时候给漏掉了。
I remember doing some inventory that day. <i>Should've caught it then. Oh well. Nothing I can do about it now.</i>=我记得那天我还在盘点库存呢。**那时就该发现的。唉。现在说什么都晚了。**
There's something else.=还有别的事。
I look back at her and the smile is wiped clean from the girl's face. Her confidence gone, Hayasaka now stands before me, acting as though I may fire her.=我回头看她，女孩脸上的笑容荡然无存。自信心全无的早坂现在站在我面前，表现得好像我随时会解雇她一样。
Worry stricken over her face, and really, she looks cute.=她脸上写满了担忧，说实话，看起来还挺可爱。
Have you thought about it?=你考虑好了吗？
I don't need any more than that. My answer on her casual relationship. That's what she wants.=我不需要更多了。这就是我对她那种随意关系的答复。那是她想要的。
At this point, with everything we've been through, how could I turn her away now? Over the past several weeks, I've come to learn just how empty my life has been.=事到如今，经历了这么多，我怎能将她拒之门外？在过去的几周里，我才逐渐明白我的生活是多么空虚。
That black void that people talk about being filled when they meet the right one, I'm just now recognizing that in my life.=人们常说遇见对的人，能够填补内心那黑色的空虚，我这才意识到我的生活中也存在着这样的空虚。
It's Hayasaka, this energetic, quick-witted, and beautiful maid that has filled that space.=是早坂填补了那份空白，她充满活力，机敏过人，又美丽动人。
I stand up, and walk over to her. Wrapping my arms around her, I pull Hayasaka into a hug.=我起身走到她身边，伸出手臂抱住早坂。
I forgive you.=我原谅你。
That's my answer.=这就是我的答案。
She suddenly hugs me back, the pink haired maid tugging me against her. We hold onto each other for not nearly long enough.=她突然也抱住了我，粉色头发的女仆把我拉到她身边。我们紧紧相拥，时间却远远不够。
Her soft body pressed against mine, running my fingers along that soft, pink hair of hers, I swear I can feel the girl's heart pounding against her chest. Or perhaps that is mine.=她的柔软身躯紧贴着我，我的手指在她那柔软的粉色头发上拂过，我发誓我能感觉到她的心在胸腔里剧烈跳动。或许，那是我自己的心跳。
I promise I won't keep any more secrets.=我保证我不会再有任何秘密了。
I know you won't.=我知道你不会的。
When our embrace finally comes to an end, Hayasaka pulls back, wearing a new smile across her lips.=拥抱最终结束后，早坂往后退去，唇边带着一丝新的微笑。
I-I love you!=我、我爱你！
Without warning, Hayasaka pushes herself against me, and smacks her lips against my cheek for a quick kiss.=毫无预兆地，早坂猛地靠在我身上，飞快地在我脸颊上亲了一下。
When she pulls away, her cheeks are tinged red. I stare dumbfounded at the girl, right before she takes off.=她抽身离开时，双颊泛红。我呆呆地看着她，接着她就跑开了。
My office is empty and I'm still standing there like an idiot. It takes a few moments to register what happened.=我的办公室空无一人，我依然像个傻瓜一样站在那里。过了好一会儿才反应过来发生了什么。
When I do finally realize what's happened, I sit myself back in the chair before I fall down.=当我终于明白发生了什么时，我赶在跌倒之前坐回了椅子上。
I'm in deep. Too deep. But that's okay. Hayasaka loves me.=我深陷其中。陷得太深了。但没关系。早坂爱我。
Better yet, I've grown close to Hayasaka. We've stepped out on a couple dates since that first interrogation on my motivations. She's as inquisitive as ever too.=更好的是，我与早坂的关系变得亲密。自从第一次她质问我的动机以来，我们约会了几次。她也一如既往地充满好奇心。
Every time we do go out, I swear she's got a dozen questions she wants to ask. Probably the author in her. With her quick wit, I'm always on my toes and I couldn't be happier.=每次我们出去，我发誓她都有十几个问题想问。也许是她作家的天性。她的才思敏捷，我总是保持警觉，我真是太高兴了。
Hayasaka pokes her head in. She closes the door behind her, but stays right next to it. Even after what just happened, it's good to see the maid here.=早坂把头探进来。她关上身后的门，但就站在门边。即使刚才发生了那种事，也很高兴看到这名女仆在这里。
Throughout the whole conversation, she kept the coolest head.=在整个谈话过程中，她始终保持着最冷静的头脑。
You're an asshole. You know that?=你是个混蛋，你知道吗？
She also doesn't mince words.=她说话也从不拐弯抹角。
That hurt?=疼吗？
She gives a light nod to where I've got the soda bottle pressed against my face.=她轻轻点了点头，示意我把汽水瓶贴在脸上。
Yeah. But I'll be fine.=嗯，但我会没事的。
If it didn't, I'd have to hit you myself.=如果它没打中你，我就会亲手打你。
Any other circumstance, and I have made some kind of retort to that smartass comment. But I don't have it in me. She's also completely serious.=换做其他情况，我早就回敬那句自作聪明的评论了。但我现在没那个心思。她也完全是认真的。
I'm not here for you.=我不是为你而来的。
I'm here for Nagicchi. I don't think you realize just how hard this is for her.=我是为凪而来的。你可能不知道她有多煎熬。
Not many people loved her when she was a kid.=她小时候没怎么被人爱过。
A lot of neglect. A lot of getting tossed to the side.=被冷落，被丢弃。
Of everyone here, Nanase-kun had the most to lose.=在座各位，七濑君损失最大。
A family...=一家人……
The pink haired maid nods.=粉色头发的女仆点点头。
We're all family here. Including you.=我们都是一家人。包括你在内。
That's why she hit you. That's why it hurts.=所以她才打你。所以你才觉得痛。
That's all I wanted to say.=我只想说这些。
Hayasaka doesn't even wait for me to respond. She does't even give me a chance to. She just turns around, and leaves. <i>I've really screwed up.</i>=早坂甚至不等我回应。她甚至没给我机会。她只是转过身，然后离开了。我真是搞砸了。
Can't believe this is really it.=真不敢相信这就是结局了。
You figure anything out yet for next week?=你下周有什么计划吗？
Not really. I'll finish up here first and then job hunt.=没什么。我先干完这儿，然后再找工作。
Doubt I'll find another gig like this.=我可不觉得能再找到像这样轻松的活儿了。
You could always hit up Sena-kun!=你可以去找找星奏君！
Maybe make your modeling debut. My friends would <i>freak out</i> if they saw you advertising the new lines of clothes.=或许可以考虑一下你的模特首秀。要是我的朋友们看到你为新品服装打广告，他们一定会欣喜若狂的。
I-I'm not that confident with my crossdressing!=我、我没自信反串啦！
Sena-kun is something else. And she's been doing it a lot longer.=小星奏真是与众不同。她也投入了更久的时间。
Please. You got what it takes.=求你了。你有这个本事。
Come on. We'll hit the mall after your shift and pick out some clothes.=来吧。你下班后我们去商场挑些衣服。
It'll be fun.=这会很有趣的。
Hehe... I-I'll think about it.=呵呵……我、我会考虑的。
It's so cute watching Hayasaka interact with her little sister. The two really get along great, and it's comforting to know that Hayasaka has someone who can support her.=看到早坂和她妹妹互动真可爱。她们俩相处得真好，知道早坂有这么一个能支持她的人，真令人欣慰。
Whatever Hayasaka does after the cafe, I'll of course support it. I will miss seeing Kotori come in though.=无论早坂咖啡馆之后做什么，我当然都会支持。不过，我会想念看到小鸟进来的日子。
I'd gotten used to her occasionally dropping by. Hayasaka appreciates it too.=我已习惯她偶尔过来。早坂也很感激。
Especially with Kotori heading off to college soon, I'm sure Hayasaka wants to spend as much time with her sister as possible.=小鸟马上就要上大学了，我肯定早坂想尽可能多地和她妹妹待在一起。
Hayasaska-san is good with writing isn't she?=早坂小姐很擅长写作，不是吗？
So you have paid attention to her.=看来你注意过她。
Yes, I think she'd be just the girl for the job.=是的，我觉得她完全胜任这份工作。
I know you're dating my sister.=我知道你在和我妹妹约会。
I wanted to thank you for looking after her like this.=我真得感谢你这样照顾她。
Kotori-san.=琴里小姐。
You don't have to thank me.=你不必谢我。
Your sister means the world to me.=你姐姐对我而言意味着整个世界。
Well, you mean the world to her too.=嗯，你对她而言也意味着整个世界。
She's always talking about you.=她总是在谈论你。
It means a lot that you're supporting her writing.=你支持她写作对她来说意义重大。
It's nothing really. She's quite good at it.=没什么。她很擅长这个。
Maybe after this is over, we can have her do some writing for the website.=也许等这事结束后，我们可以让她为网站写点东西。
Kotori lets out a giggle and nods.=琴里咯咯一笑，点点头。
She'd like that.=她会喜欢的。
It seems I have the sister's approval as it were. Having her on my side with Hayasaka and helping with the cafe is a load off my shoulders.=看来我得到了这位姐妹的认可。有她在速坂身边帮忙咖啡馆，我肩上的担子轻了不少。
Without her or the others, I'm not sure I'd even be able to do this.=如果没有她或其他人，我甚至不确定自己能否做到。
You know, mom used to take Kaede and me to this park when we were kids.=你知道吗，妈妈以前常带我和枫来这个公园，那时我们都还是小孩子。
I remember getting into a fight with her over something.=我记得曾为一件事和她吵过架。
And I pushed her into the pond.=我把她推到了池塘里。
Yeah. I could see you doing that.=嗯。我觉得你做得出来。
Kotori giggles as she stares out across the park, reminiscing about her sister.=小鸟咯咯地笑着，凝望着公园，回忆着她的姐姐。
That was the first time I remember making her cry.=我记得那是第一次把她惹哭。
Mom was pissed cause I ruined Kaede's clothes. Not to mention we got kicked out for stomping all over the flowers.=妈妈很生气，因为我毁了枫的衣服。更别提我们还因为踩踏花朵被赶了出来。
Knowing Hayasaka-san, she probably got back at you good.=以早坂同学的性格，她肯定好好报复了你。
Hehe~ Course she did. She's my sister.=呵呵~她当然会了。她是我姐姐嘛。
r:"But (.+?)-san...I'm trusting you."=但是$1同学……我相信你。
The way Kaede cried when she told me about the cafe...=枫在告诉我咖啡厅的事时哭得梨花带雨……
Don't ever make my sister cry like that again.=别再让我妹妹那样哭了。
I won't.=我不会的。
The glare from Kotori sends a chill through my spine. I can only imagine what Kotori had to deal with when Hayasaka learned the cafe was closing.=琴里的怒视让我脊背发凉。我完全可以想象，当早坂得知咖啡厅要关闭时，琴里该有多么难堪。
I'm almost certain that if I didn't get that two week extension from the owner, Kotori would have piledrived me into oblivion.=我几乎可以肯定，如果我没有从老板那里争取到两周的延期，琴里会把我像摔跤一样扔到外太空。
Now let's do our best with that concert!=现在，让我们尽力完成那场演唱会吧！
Of everyone, Hayasaka is the most nervous. She wrote the lyrics for our songs. When I'd asked, the girl leapt at the opportunity.=所有人中，早坂是最紧张的。她为我们的歌曲写了歌词。当我提出邀请时，她立刻抓住了这个机会。
Whenever she had downtime at the cafe, I'd find her huddled in a corner with earbuds and a notepad. She put in so much work getting these lyrics just right.=无论何时，只要在咖啡馆有空闲时间，我都会发现她戴着耳机，拿着记事本，蜷缩在一个角落里。她付出了很多努力，才让这些歌词变得如此完美。
You cheated. I can't believe you cheated on me.=你骗了我。我无法相信你竟然欺骗了我。
W-Wait. What?=等、等等。什么？
What are you talking about?=你在说什么？
r:"Don't play dumb with me (.+?)-san."=$1小姐，别跟我装傻。
I'm not blind you know.=我又不是瞎子。
What the hell? Then am I blind? Or do I have amnesia? I certainly don't remember doing <i>anything</i> remotely resembling cheating.=搞什么鬼？那我又瞎又失忆了吗？我可不记得自己做过任何类似作弊的事情。
Then what the hell are you talking about?=那你到底在说什么鬼话？
I'd never even dream of cheating on someone as gorgeous as you.=我连想都不会想去欺骗你这样一位绝世美人。
You're really going to deny it?=你真要否认吗？
What you did with my sister during the concert?=你在音乐会期间和我妹妹做了什么？
What I did with Kotori? I scour my brain for anything that could be taken as cheating.=我与琴梨做了什么？我绞尽脑汁，想找出任何可能被认为是出轨的行为。
It doesn't help that a few onlookers are curiously listening in on our conversation. <i>Talk about not helping!</i> The only thing that comes to mind is...=更糟糕的是，几个旁观者正好奇地偷听我们的对话。*真是帮倒忙！*我唯一能想到的就是……
You mean that I cooked for her?=你的意思是，我为她做饭了？
You barely make anything for me.=你几乎没为我做过什么。
But first chance with Kotori-chan and you're cooking a full on meal for her.=但第一次和琴里酱见面你就为她做了一顿大餐。
What else have you two been doing behind my back?=你们两个还背着我做了什么？
Oh this is ridiculous! The only reason I cooked <i>anything</i> for Kotori was as a "thank you" for helping with the concert.=这太荒谬了！我之所以会给琴里做饭，完全是为了感谢她帮我举办演唱会。
Now because I helped her sister, I'm the day's entertainment for our customers?=现在就因为我帮了她的姐姐，我就成了顾客们的今日娱乐项目？
Hayasaka lets out a squeak and for a moment, I think she's going to cry. I get out of my seat to console her from this gross misunderstanding.=早坂发出一声尖叫，我一度以为她要哭了。我从座位上起身，想去安抚她，消除这场巨大的误会。
Instead, that squeak escalates into full on laughter. Hayasaka holds her sides as she busts a gut right in front of me.=然而，那声尖叫却变成了放声大笑。早坂捂着肚子，在我面前笑得前仰后合。
My face flushes and I drop back down into the booth. <i>A prank? Seriously?</i>=我的脸颊发烫，重新跌坐回卡座里。恶作剧？玩真的？
Oh my gosh! That look on your face.=哦，天哪！你那是什么表情。
Did you really think I was angry?=你真的以为我生气了？
I mean, well yeah. You sounded pissed.=我的意思是，好吧，是的。你听起来气坏了。
Were you that bored?=你真有那么无聊吗？
Hehe. Not anymore.=呵呵。现在不了。
I hear chuckling from some of our customers. When I look over at the culprits however, they'd already returned to their meals. <i>Convenient.</i> It's impossible to stay mad though.=我听到一些顾客在窃笑。然而，当我望向那些“罪魁祸首”时，他们已经回到了各自的餐点前。真“巧”。不过，我也无法真的生气。
I can still remember way back when Hayasaka helped me with manager training.=我仍然记得很久以前早坂帮我进行经理培训的事。
Even then, her acting ability impressed me with how far she took that "canine son" of hers. This is no different really.=即便那时，她的演技也让我印象深刻，因为她把那个“犬子”演得活灵活现。现在的情况也差不多。
Well, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.=你玩得开心就好。
Hayasaka lets out a victorious giggle before switching to a warmer, calmer smile.=早坂发出一声胜利的咯咯笑，随后切换成了一个更温暖、更平静的笑容。
I don't think I'll ever get over that quick wit from her. She's a force to be reckoned with, and I love her so much.=我想我永远也忘不了她那样的机智。她是个不容小觑的狠角色，我爱死她了。
I hope you're not working too hard.=希望你别太辛苦。
You've been dead on your feet all week.=你这周可累坏了。
Don't worry. I'll be fine.=别担心，我没事的。
Today's the last of the hectic days I think.=我觉得今天应该是最忙碌的一天了。
It's a real shame I haven't been able to spend more time with Hayasaka, or any of the other girls really. It sucks having to catch up on things like this, but we're almost there.=很遗憾我没能和早坂多待一会儿，或者说，也没能和其他女孩子们多待一会儿。我讨厌以这种方式追赶进度，但我们快完成了。
Because I miss spending time with you.=因为我想和你多待一会儿。
I miss spending time with you too.=我也很想和你多待一会儿。
Not to mention, I've got to catch up on your newest story.=更别提，我还得赶紧听听你最新的故事呢。
You haven't read it yet?=你还没读过吗？
No. But I'll check it out tomorrow. I promise.=没。但我明天会看的，我保证。
You better...=你最好还是……
Anyways, I better get back to it.=总之，我最好还是回去工作吧。
With a wave, she heads back to work serving customers. I watch her for a few moments, enjoying the view of my lover before getting back to things myself.=她挥了挥手，回去继续为顾客服务了。我看了她一会儿，欣赏着我的爱人，然后也重新投入到工作中。
We all have a good laugh at the thought. Of course, seeing Hayaska so proud of her work just spreads a smile over my face.=我们都因为这个想法而开怀大笑。当然，看到早坂如此骄傲于她的工作，我的脸上也情不自禁地浮现出笑容。
She wrote the lyrics to our music, and I can only imagine how nervous she was before showtime.=她为我们的音乐填词，我完全可以想象演出前她有多紧张。
Not only did she have to worry about singing, I'm sure she also fretted over whether or not her songs would be well received.=她不仅要担心唱歌，我还确定她也曾为她的歌曲能否受到好评而忐忑不安。
Talk about double the success!=这可真是双重成功！
Calling it a night already?=这么快就结束今晚了吗？
Hayasaka sneaks up behind me and I almost jump at the sound of her voice. I turn around in time to catch her laughing. Naturally, my near heart attack doesn't go unnoticed.=早坂悄无声息地出现在我身后，她的声音把我吓了一跳。我及时转身，看到她在笑。我的“心脏病”差点发作，这自然没能逃过她的眼睛。
Hehehe... What? Sneaking off for a late night rendezvous with someone?=呵呵呵……怎么？偷偷溜出去和谁深夜幽会吗？
You are bold.=你真大胆。
I let out a laugh. No way I'd have the gall to see someone behind Hayasaka's back.=我笑出了声。我可没那个胆子背着早坂去见其他人。
Nevermind the beating I'd suffer from her sister, I'd be an absolute idiot to think I could do better than this girl right here.=先不说我会被她姐姐痛揍一顿，如果我觉得自己能比眼前这女孩做得更好，那我真是个彻头彻尾的傻瓜。
Heh. Believe me. I'm not that bold.=呵呵。相信我，我没那么大胆。
Who could I possibly find better than you?=我还能找到谁比你更好呢？
That's easy.=这很简单。
No one. It's simply not possible.=没人。这根本不可能。
Not wrong there.=没错。
Anyways.=总之。
What about you? Aren't you heading home?=你呢？你不回家吗？
Eventually...=最终……
She leaves me hanging there as she stares up at the sky.=她就那样把我晾在那里，自己却望着天空。
A few stars manage to poke through amidst the street lights and neon signs.=在街灯和霓虹的缝隙中，依稀可见几颗星星。
This time of year, it's actually quite soothing outside. There's a cool breeze, sure, but the temperature is warm enough where soft wind is welcome.=每年这个时候，外面都挺舒服的。凉风习习，却也足够暖和，微风拂面，令人心旷神怡。
What? You're just going to wander?=什么？你就打算这么闲逛吗？
Perhaps.=也许吧。
Clear my head a bit.=清醒一下头脑。
A lot has happened. Hasn't it?=发生了很多事。不是吗？
Her mood suddenly shifts while she gazes into the night sky. Bright and teasing one moment, serious the next.=凝视着夜空，她的情绪突然转变。前一刻还活泼打趣，下一刻就严肃起来。
Yeah. A lot has happened.=是啊。发生了很多事。
It's a miracle we made it out the way we did.=我们能以那种方式脱身，简直是个奇迹。
You think it was a miracle?=你觉得那是奇迹吗？
Some of it.=有些是。
One piece out of place, and I hate to think how things might have ended.=只要有一点差池，我简直不敢想象事情会如何收场。
She says nothing, and I look up at the stars with her. The sky is mostly black, but a few twinkling lights shine through for us.=她一言不发，我和她一起仰望星空。天空大片漆黑，但仍有几颗闪烁的星星为我们亮着。
It's a stark contrast from the hundreds of stars one can see out in the country.=这与在乡村能看到的成百上千颗星星形成了鲜明对比。
I don't think it was a miracle.=我不认为那是一个奇迹。
You don't?=你不是吗？
We only made it because of you.=我们能成功全靠你。
Anyone else, and we'd have closed shop long ago.=要是换了其他人，我们早就关门大吉了。
r:"You made the difference (.+?)-san."=$1先生，你发挥了关键作用。
Give yourself a little credit.=给自己一点肯定吧。
I'm speechless. I don't know what to say to her. It doesn't feel like I did that much, but she's in too good a mood for me to argue.=我哑口无言。我不知道该对她说什么。感觉我没做什么，但她心情好得让我无法反驳。
I think I'm ready now.=我想我现在准备好了。
Going home?=要回家吗？
Nope. I'm going to your place.=不。我要去你那儿。
You are? Why?=你要去？为什么？
You're not going to say no, are you?=你不会拒绝的，是吧？
Well... I mean of course not.=嗯……我当然不会。
I just wasn't expecting it.=我只是没想到。
Then what are you waiting for?=那你还在等什么？
Come on!=快点！
Hayasaka starts off at a jog and I have to rush just to catch up with her. Only when I catch up to her, does Hayasaka slow down.=早坂先是慢跑起来，我不得不加快脚步才能追上她。直到我追上她，早坂才放慢了脚步。
She's laughing at her little game and I have to admit, I'm laughing too. We clasp hands and together make our way to my apartment.=她为自己的小把戏笑个不停，我不得不承认，我也笑了。我们手牵着手，一起往我的公寓走去。
We enter inside and Hayasaka curiously takes a look around the place.=我们走进屋内，早坂好奇地环顾着四周。
Not sure if she's searching for something specific, or just checking to see if everything is still in its place.=不确定她是否在寻找什么特定的东西，还是只是想看看一切是否还在原位。
After a few moments, Hayasaka skips into the living room and shoots me a smile.=片刻之后，早坂跳进客厅，冲我一笑。
You've cleaned up since last time.=你比上次收拾得干净多了。
Expecting me, were you?=你是在等我，对吗？
Not expecting.=没料到。
Maybe hoping?=或许是在期待？
Truthfully, I'd just done some cleaning here and there. I hate having long standing messes cluttering things up.=说实话，我只是随手清理了一下。我讨厌久积的脏乱把东西搞得一团糟。
And now that I'm here, just what were you <i>hoping</i> to do?=既然我来了，你**希望**做什么？
Smiling down at the girl, I pull her in for a hug. Feeling her soft body press against mine, I reach up and brush my fingers through her long, cotton candy colored hair.=我微笑着俯视女孩，将她拉入怀中。感觉到她柔软的身体贴近我，我抬手拂过她那棉花糖般蓬松的长发。
Hayasaka nuzzles into my shoulder, and wraps her arms around me. The embrace excites a steady beating rhythm in my chest, and I pull away only so I can gaze into her eyes.=早坂依偎在我的肩头，双臂环抱住我。这拥抱在我胸中激起稳定跳动的韵律，我只为能凝视她的双眼才稍稍分开。
Doesn't matter to me. Whatever you want to do.=我无所谓。你想做什么都行。
Then let's start with this.=那就从这个开始吧。
Hayasaka slides her hands up along my back, and locking her fingers behind my neck, she pulls me in for a kiss.=早坂双手沿着我的背部上滑，然后十指在我颈后交扣，她将我拉向她，吻了起来。
Our mouths touch sweetly against each other, and I let out a moan as she opens up her lips.=我们的嘴唇甜蜜地碰触着，当她张开双唇时，我发出一声呻吟。
The kiss deepens, with her tongue sliding out into my mouth for a wrestle. She jerks down on my neck, nearly tipping me over just to get the edge in my mouth.=这个吻逐渐加深，她的舌头滑入我的口中，与我缠绕。她猛地拉下我的颈部，我差点失去平衡，只为了让她在我的口中占据上风。
Hearing the girl's whimper, I press her in against me. Keeping our mouths locked together, I slow dance us through the apartment.=听到女孩的呜咽声，我将她紧紧搂入怀中。我们唇齿相依，我带着她在公寓里缓缓起舞。
Letting my mouth hover over Hayasaka's lips so that I can whisper to her.=我的唇悬停在早坂的唇上，以便我能对她低语。
I could get used to this.=我可能会习惯这样。
Maybe I should keep you here.=也许我该把你留在这里。
Oh no. Keeping me prisoner. Whatever shall I do?=哦不。把我当成囚犯。我该怎么办？
Whatever I say. That's what.=我说的，就是什么。
She has a good laugh before pulling me in for another kiss. I can't even think up a response and our mouths are pressed back over each other.=她畅快地笑了一声，然后把我拉近，又一次吻住我。我甚至还没想出回应，我们的嘴唇就又一次贴合在一起了。
By now, we've reached the bedroom and without any grace, we crash onto the bed together.=此时，我们已经到了卧室，然后不顾一切地一起倒在了床上。
No. You wouldn't do that to me.=不。你不会那样对我的。
You're too nice. I bet you couldn't even hurt a fly.=你太好了。我敢打赌你连一只苍蝇都不会伤害。
Me on the other hand?=我呢？
I could have you begging for mercy if I really wanted to.=如果我真的想，我可以让你跪地求饶。
Pfft. I'd like to see you try.=啐。我倒想看看你有没有那个本事。
Hayasaka laughs at my protest, and without warning, reaches a hand down and takes hold of my groin.=早坂嘲笑着我的抗议，然后猝不及防地伸出一只手，抓住了我的下体。
She cups her fingers around the crotch of my pants, squeezing onto me through the material.=她用手指环住我裤子的裆部，隔着布料捏住了我。
Her sudden grip tenses me up, causing my pants to tighten from the surprise stimulation to my nethers.=她突如其来的抓握让我全身绷紧，裤子也因私处的意外刺激而收紧。
I remember how you cried out for me last time.=我记得你上次是怎样为我哭喊的。
With a slight shove, Hayasaka pushes me onto my back. Crawling between my legs, she undoes my pants and pulls them down around my ankles.=早坂轻轻一推，我便仰面倒下。她爬到我两腿之间，解开我的裤子，褪到我的脚踝处。
I'm in so much of a stupor that I hardly respond as the pink haired beauty fondles her way into my underwear and pulls out my cock.=我陷入了深深的迷茫，以至于当那个粉发美女的手伸进我的内裤，掏出我的阴茎时，我几乎没有做出任何反应。
Look. You're already so hard for me.=瞧，你都已经为我这么硬了。
Mmmm not gonna beg already are you?=嗯……你现在可不会再求饶了吧？
I bite my lip, clenching my fists as I watch Hayasaka between my legs. She squeezes hold of my shaft, curling her fingers around the member.=我咬住嘴唇，攥紧拳头，看着早坂在我双腿间。她紧握住我的性器，手指卷曲地包覆着它。
With slow, long strokes, she masturbates my penis. Meeting my gaze with a smile, this girl knows exactly what she's doing to me.=她缓慢而长久地抚慰着我的阴茎。她微笑着与我对视，这个女孩清楚地知道她在对我做什么。
Hehe... you already look like you're in pain.=呵呵……你看起来已经很痛苦了。
And we just started.=我们才刚刚开始。
Y-Yeah...right.=嗯，对……没错。
I'm fine.=我没事。
I try to sound convincing, but Hayasaka only laughs at my meager attempt. Instead, she pumps my penis faster in her hand.=我努力想让自己听起来更可信，但早坂只是嘲笑我那微不足道的尝试。相反，她手下套弄我阴茎的速度更快了。
Each time she strokes down, the side of her hand nudges against my abdomen.=每当她向下抚摸时，她的手掌侧面都会蹭到我的腹部。
Fuck Hayasaka...=去他妈的早坂……
I gasp out, and my whimper only encourages the girl to jerk me off faster. Up and down. Up and down.=我倒吸一口气，我的呜咽声只会促使女孩更快地帮我手淫。上上下下。上上下下。
Her steady strokes to my throbbing cock sends a shiver of pleasure coursing through me. With how close her lips are, I can almost feel the girl's breath at the tip of my shaft.=她稳定地抚摸着我跳动的阴茎，一阵快感传遍我的全身。她的嘴唇离得如此之近，我几乎能感觉到她的气息在我阴茎顶端。
How does it feel?=感觉如何？
Does it feel good?=感觉好吗？
Yess. Yess it feels soo good Hayasaka-san.=是的，感觉非常舒服呢，早坂小姐。
Uhhh fuck...=呃，操……
Well? Should I go faster? Try and make your cock spurt out?=怎么样？要不要我再快点？试着让你喷出来？
Pew! Pew!=biu！biu！
Fuck yess. Please... make me cum like this.=太棒了。求求你……就这样让我高潮吧。
She pumps my shaft until I'm grinding my hips up off the bed to meet her jerking hand.=她套弄着我的肉棒，直到我弓起身子，下身从床上抬起，迎合她抽动的手。
I lay my head back against the bed. As I hump harder against her finger tips, Hayasaka slows her stroking back down.=我把头仰靠在床上。我越是猛烈地迎合她的指尖，早坂就越是放缓了她的抚摸。
Relieving me of my high, only to speed back up just as my hips hit the bed again.=她将我从高潮中拉回，就在我的臀部再次碰到床时，她又再次加速。
I leak out moans from my lips. Shuddering each time the girl slows down on me. Trembling from the edge she works me to, before letting me fall back again.=我唇间溢出呻吟。每当女孩放慢动作时，我都颤抖不已。她在将我推向边缘后又让我回落，我在那边缘处颤抖着。
Mmmmm look how desperate you are.=嗯哼，瞧你多么绝望。
Maybe I should let you just cum. You must be sooo pent up.=也许我该让你直接高潮。你一定压抑太久了。
I just nod my head. Of course I want to cum. She's jerking my shaft with such vigor. The only reason I haven't cum is because she keeps slowing down.=我只是点点头。我当然想高潮。她正用力地撸动我的性器。我之所以还没射，是因为她总会放慢速度。
When I look into Hayasaka's eyes though, she has that mischievous twinkle in her eye that both drives me crazy with love, and makes me anxious.=然而，当我望进早坂的眼睛时，她的眼中闪烁着顽皮的光芒，这既让我为爱疯狂，又让我感到焦虑。
The prickling throbs in my groin spread out as Hayasaka strokes my cock down, and then just holds me by the base.=早坂抚摸着我的性器，然后仅仅握住它的根部，我腹股沟处那种刺痛的搏动感便扩散开来。
Then again, wouldn't that be too fast?=话说回来，那会不会太快了？
Try and hold it in. And I'll let you enjoy this even more.=试着忍住。我会让你更享受这一切。
H-Hayasaka-san?=早、早坂同学？
I start to question what she has in store, but Hayasaka doesn't answer. Instead, the girl leans her head in and runs her slender tongue out over the length of my member.=我开始怀疑她有什么企图，但早坂没有回答。相反，她把头凑过来，伸出她那细长的舌头，沿着我的欲望象征舔舐着。
With my cock held tight in her hand, Hayasaka squeezes and twists while her tongue lathers over the rest of my length.=早坂紧握着我的性器，反复地揉捏拧弄，舌头则舔遍了我余下的部位。
Even going so far as to wriggle her wet muscle around the mushroom head of my penis.=甚至扭动她那湿润的肌肉，套弄我阴茎的蘑菇头。
Mmmphhh... <i>uhhhhnn</i>=嗯……嗯啊。
H-Hayasaka...=早...早坂...
I gasp her name and the girl just giggles at my reactions. I reach down to pet a hand through her hair, but she bats it away.=我倒吸一口凉气唤出她的名字，女孩却只是对我做出的反应咯咯地笑。我伸手想抚摸她的头发，她却将我的手拍开。
Electing instead to drag her tongue over the length of my dick. Over and over, as she works the base of my cock in her hand.=她选择用舌头反复舔舐我的阴茎，同时用手揉捏我阴茎的根部。
Mmmmm... <i>ahhhhmmmmm</i>=嗯……啊……
Mmmmm... <i>mmmmm</i>=嗯……嗯……
She asks me between licks. I'm so high on the lust, I can't properly respond. I just nod my head, and let out a heavy moan. My chest heaves for air.=她在我每一次吞咽的间隙问道。我沉沦在欲望中，无法正常回应。我只是点点头，发出一声沉重的呻吟。我的胸膛剧烈起伏着，贪婪地呼吸着空气。
鱼-saan. Is this what you wanted?=鱼-飒。这是你想要的吗？
The tickling of her tongue around my cock sends shivers tingling across my hips.=她舌尖在我阴茎上撩拨，令我的臀部传来阵阵酥麻。
Haahhn.=啊哈。
Mmm H-Hayasaka. Please...=嗯……早坂。求求你……
Mmmm?=嗯？
Can't take it anymore? Is someone ready to beg?=受不了了？是有人准备求饶了吗？
I nod my head. I'm in the thralls of pleasure, unable to think rationally anymore. The continuous teasing has me teetering on the edge.=我点了点头。我沉浸在快感中，已无法再理智思考。持续的逗弄让我徘徊在边缘。
Yesss. Please.=好的。求求你。
Please let me cumm.=请让我高潮。
Hehe~ someone sure is obedient.=呵呵~ 某人真是听话。
I gasp out at her comment, but Hayasaka ignores me. She wraps her lips around my shaft and takes it into her mouth.=听到她的话我倒吸一口气，但早坂没理我。她用嘴唇包住我的性器，将它含入口中。
The warm, moist sensations of her sucking me elicits a cry of a moan from me. Hayasaka just uses this to bob her head up and down against my shaft.=她吸吮我，温暖湿润的感觉让我忍不住呻吟出声。早坂只是借此将头在我的性器上来回摆动。
<i>mmmphhh... mmmmm</i>=嗯嗯……嗯……
<i>mmmphhhh nnghhh</i>=嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯……嗯嗯嗯……
Slurping down on my cock, Hayasaka's lips stretches around my member. Taking the head in, with her hand holding me steady.=早坂她张开双唇，套弄着我的欲望，同时用手扶稳我，吞下了顶端。
Her tongue flicks over the tip of my shaft, letting me tense up each time she sucks down against me.=她的舌尖轻舔我的茎部前端，每当她吸吮时，都令我身体不由自主地绷紧。
I'm-I'm close!=我、我就快到了！
I warn her. Hayasaka responds by speeding up. Moving her head faster over my penis. Giving twisting strokes to my shaft, trying to milk me dry.=我警告她。早坂的回应却是加快了速度，她在我阴茎上的动作更快了，扭动着身子抽动着我的下身，试图将我榨干。
<i>mmphhh... mmpphh</i>=嗯……嗯
<i>mmmm mmphhh mmmm</i>=嗯……嗯……嗯……
Mmmm... go ahead... cummm... cumm for me!=嗯……来吧……射……射给我！
Her broken words leak out between suckles. Masturbating my shaft into her mouth. The firm grip on my penis combined with those milking lips has me already at the edge.=吮吸间，她破碎的低语溢出。我将性器在她口中进出。她紧握着我的阴茎，双唇卖力地套弄着，我已经快要达到顶峰。
I can't hold back. Not any longer. Hayasaka already has me on a tightrope. Now she's just pushing me off.=我无法抑制自己。再也无法抑制了。早坂已经把我逼到了绝境。现在她只是在把我推下去。
Her gaze.=她的目光。
Her grip.=她的掌控。
Her mouth.=她的嘴。
It's all too much. I give her one last warning of a moan, before jerking my hips up into her mouth.=这太过了。我在臀部迎向她的嘴前，给她最后一声警告般的呻吟。
H-Hayasaka!=早…早坂！
I cry out the girl's name one last time as I erupt. My thick seed pumping out into her lips, spilling out around her mouth.=我叫着女孩的名字，最后一次喷发出来。我浓稠的精液喷洒在她的唇上，溢满了她的嘴角。
The pleasure overflowing from inside of me as Hayasaka drinks it down. I lay back gasping for breath, shuddering each time I feel her touch me.=快感从我体内满溢而出，早坂尽数吞下。我向后躺去，大口喘息着，每当感受到她的触碰，都会颤抖一下。
Mmmmm there's soo much.=嗯……好多。
You were more pent up than I thought.=你比我想象的还要压抑。
I hear Hayasaka teasing me as she runs her tongue along my shaft. If it wasn't enough that she sucked me off, she's now cleaning over my length with her mouth.=我听到早坂在逗我，她用舌头舔舐着我的性器。她不仅口交，现在还用嘴清理着我的整根性器。
Mmmm fuck, Hayasaka...=嗯…操，早坂……
That was...=那真是……
mmm amazing how fast you begged me for it.=嗯……你求我的时候可真快。
I stay silent as she giggles, wrapping her tongue around my cock and cleaning up every inch. She's not even bothered by the specks of white coating her face.=她咯咯笑着，我保持沉默。她用舌头将我的阴茎完全包裹住，清理着每一寸。她甚至没有介意那些沾在她脸上的白色斑点。
Told you.=跟你说了吧。
I guess you did.=我想你做到了。
After Hayasaka cleans me up, she climbs on top of me and snuggles against my chest. I'm so exhausted I can barely move.=早坂帮我清理干净后，她爬到我身上，依偎在我的胸前。我太累了，几乎动弹不得。
That's alright, because she's more than content just to lay with me.=没关系，因为她只要能和我在一起，就心满意足了。
See. You can be a good boy when you want to.=瞧，你想要当个好孩子的时候，还是能当个好孩子的。
To be loved, and to have someone to love, that is the true icing on this sundae. Standing next to me, her fingers interlocked with mine, is Hayasaka Kaede.=被爱，以及拥有一个可以去爱的人，才是这圣代的真正点睛之笔。此刻站在我身边，与我十指相扣的，正是早坂枫。
My true prize in this troublesome world.=在这烦扰世事中我真正的奖赏。
I still can't believe we did it.=我还是不敢相信我们成功了。
Everyone's back to full time. The cafe is home again.=所有人都可以上全班了。咖啡馆又回来了。
I admit to her.=我对她承认。
To be honest, I never thought we'd make it.=老实说，我从没想过我们能成功。
When you said the cafe was closing, I thought for sure that was it.=当你说咖啡馆要关门的时候，我以为一切都完了。
I can't help but chuckle.=我不禁轻笑出声。
I did too.=我也是。
Hell, if it wasn't for your sister, I doubt the concert would've happened.=要是没你妹妹，演唱会我估计都开不起来。
You surprised us both.=你让我们俩都大吃一惊。
r:"Kotori-chan helped, but you really carried the cafe over the finish line, (.+?)-san."=小鸟确实帮了忙，但是$1小姐你才是真正撑起了咖啡馆，让它顺利地完成了。
I have to admit... I'm impressed.=我不得不承认……我印象深刻。
I give her hand a squeeze, my heart fluttering through my chest just being next to her.=我紧握住她的手，仅仅是待在她身边，我的心就在胸腔中颤动不已。
You're a real go-getter.=你真是个积极进取的人。
It's actually kind of... charming.=这实际上有点……迷人。
How Hayasaka shifts back and forth, and tries not to let me see her reddening face, is just one of the many reasons I've fallen so hard for her.=早坂在我面前欲语还休，强忍着不让我看见她泛红的脸庞，而这只是我如此深爱她的其中一个原因。
It's impossible to keep a smile off my face when I pull her in close to me.=每当我把她拉近时，我都会情不自禁地微笑。
She jumps from the tug, and I wrap my arm around the girl.=她从拖船上跳下来，我一把搂住了她。
Go-getter? What about you?=积极进取？那你呢？
You wrote all our music. Girl Girls Girls Cafe wouldn't be doing this good without you.=你创作了我们所有的音乐。没有你，Girls Girls Girls咖啡馆不会经营得这么好。
r:"鱼-(.+?)-san..."=鱼$1三……
I'm not done though. I know how important writing is to her. I've read a few more of Hayasaka's stories since we started dating. She's really good. I don't want her to stop. Ever.=但我还没完。我知道写作对她来说有多重要。自从我们开始约会，我又读了几篇早坂的故事。她真的很棒。我不想她停下来。永远不要。
I was actually thinking of adding a blog to the cafe's website.=我其实在考虑给咖啡馆的网站添加一个博客。
Maybe call it something like, "The Cafe Chronicles."=也许可以叫它“咖啡馆纪事”。
What would you post on it?=你会在上面发些什么？
Me? I wasn't planning on posting anything.=我？我没打算发任何东西。
I was hoping to give that job to you.=我本希望你能接下那份工作。
M-Me? What would I do with it?=我、我吗？我能拿它做什么？
Whatever you want.=随你喜欢。
Recount a funny or heartwarming moment that happened. Write about our upcoming events.=讲述一个发生过的搞笑或暖心瞬间。撰写我们即将举行的活动。
...Gossip about the girls. Whatever you want.=……八卦下那些女孩们。随你喜欢。
Hayasaka bursts out into laughter at the gossiping comment. I pull her close to me and watch the gears spin in her head.=听到八卦，早坂爆笑出声。我将她拉到身边，看着她脑子里飞速转动。
I'm sure with a little imagination, Hayasaka can not only gossip about her fellow maids, but transcribe a whole mythos around the cafe. And I'd be all for it.=我相信只要稍微发挥想象力，早坂不仅能八卦她的女仆同伴，还能围绕咖啡馆编纂出一整套神话体系。而我对此完全支持。
Of course, that's if you can fit it into your busy schedule. Ms. 3rd Place Winner.=当然，前提是你能把它安排进你繁忙的日程里，季军小姐。
That's right. The whole reason we're even in the mall today is because I'd convinced Hayasaka to enter that writing contest from a while back.=没错。我们今天会来商场，完全是因为我之前说服了早坂参加那个写作比赛。
Her story won 3rd place, and we're both here to claim her prize.=她的故事得了第三名，我们都在这儿等她领奖。
She's silent for a few moments. Probably reeling from the shock of my little offer combined with the reminder of why we're here.=她沉默了几秒。大概是被我这番提议，加上我们来这儿的原因给震住了。
Thank you. Thank you for believing in me.=谢谢你，谢谢你一直以来对我的信任。
For you, Hayasaka-san? Anytime.=为您效劳，早坂小姐，随时都可以。
No. Just...=不，只是……
She stalls for a few minutes, dragging her feet with whatever is on her mind. I finally stop the girl, and brush my fingers through her long, perfectly combed hair.=她磨蹭了好几分钟，心里不知在想些什么，脚步沉重。我终于叫住了她，手指拂过她那梳理得完美无长的秀发。
It's okay. I'm right here.=没关系，我就在这儿。
It's just that... Well, we haven't known each other that long.=只是……我们认识的时间不长。
r:"But I feel a real connection with you (.+?)-san. Maybe one that could last a very long time."=但我感觉我与你，$1，之间有一种真正的联系。也许这种联系会持续很长时间。
I do too. After everything we've been through, I can't imagine being without you.=我也是。经历了这么多，我无法想象没有你的日子。
In that case, could I take a picture of us?=既然如此，我们能合张影吗？
I want to post it online.=我想把它发到网上。
Let all the boys know I'm taken.=让所有男生都知道我名花有主了。
Her sudden outburst takes me by surprise. I start laughing. I didn't quite know what to expect, but certainly not this!=她突然爆发，让我吃了一惊。我开始大笑。我本不知道会发生什么，但肯定不是这个！
Reaching over, I pull the smartphone out of Hayasaka's hands and pop open the camera app.=我伸手从早坂手中夺过智能手机，然后打开了相机应用。
H-Hey! What are you doing?=你、你干什么？
What? I just thought we'd take a picture right here and now.=什么？我只是觉得我们应该当下合影一张。
What? Or is there something on here I shouldn't see?=什么？还是这里有什么东西是我不该看的？
Hayasaka jerks her elbow into my side and I nearly drop the phone in pain.=早坂用手肘猛地顶了我的侧腹一下，疼得我差点把手机掉地上。
Serves you right!=活该！
Taking a girl's phone. What's wrong with you?=抢女孩手机。你怎么回事？
Rubbing at my poor side, I wince out a grin and laugh. <i>Great. Now laughing hurts.</i>=我揉着可怜的侧腹，咧嘴一笑，然后笑出了声。*太棒了。现在连笑都疼了。*
Sorry.=抱歉。
Hehe. I'll forgive you.=呵呵。我原谅你。
If you hurry up and take the picture.=你得赶紧拍。
Just as I hold the phone up to snap our picture, Hayasaka leans in and presses her lips against mine. My heart nearly jumps out of my chest like some alien creature in surprise.=正当我举起手机准备拍照时，早坂凑过来，把她的唇压向我的。我的心差点像受惊的外星生物一样跳出胸腔。
It's only brief, but feeling those warm, moist lips pressed against mine, I forget about the phone for a minute, simply relishing in the touch of her sweet lips.=虽然只是短暂的一瞬，但当她温暖湿润的唇瓣贴上我的，我有一瞬间忘了手机，只是沉浸在她甜美嘴唇的触碰中。
People around us stop to stare as they pass. But I don't care. I'm with the person that I love most, and I wouldn't have this any other way.=路过的人们都停下来，盯着我们看。但我不在乎。我正和我最爱的人在一起，我希望永远这样。
As our lips pressed together, Hayasaka manages to whisper an annoyed question to me out of nowhere.=我们的唇瓣紧密相贴，早坂却突然凑近我耳边，轻声抛出一个夹带着不满的问题。
Take the picture already.=快拍。
mmmm... oh!=嗯……哦！
The girl leans in against me, clutching my hand tightly and firmly kissing my lips. I want to "forget" to take the picture again just to see what she'll do. But I know better.=女孩靠在我身上，紧紧抓住我的手，用力亲吻我的唇。我真想“忘了”再拍照，就为了看看她会怎么做。但我知道，还是别这么做比较好。
I snap the picture of us together and then snuggle with my love for a few moments longer. Just long enough to whisper three little words to her.=我拍下了我们的合照，然后和我的爱人又依偎了一会儿。就在这片刻耳语了三个字给她。
Come along, then, Mr. Manager.=那，经理先生，快点吧。
Ooooh. I like a good secret.=噢。我喜欢这种好秘密。
You aren't going to ask what it is?=你就不问这是什么吗？
Nope. It's not like I care or anything. I just respect your game.=不。我又不在乎，只是佩服你的玩法。
Oh. I see...=哦。我懂了……
Of course, the day would've been easier if I could keep the image of that bulge out of my head. As it turns out, very few jobs encourage boners while on the clock.=如果我能把脑子里那团鼓起物体的画面抹去，这一天本来会好过得多。结果是，很少有工作会鼓励你在上班时间勃起。
Probably just settling into things. Nothing to worry about.=可能只是在适应环境。没什么好担心的。
Oh... I see. I hope you are settled in soon.=哦……我明白了。希望你尽快安定下来。
Well, now. That wasn't a very nice thing to say, Hayasaka-san.=哎呀。早坂小姐，你这话可真不中听。
Oh, no! You've gone all formal on me all of a sudden.=噢不！你怎么突然对我这么客气了。
So cold! So frigid! What can I ever do to appease you and melt that frozen heart of yours?=好冷！好生疏！我究竟该怎么做才能让你消气，融化你那颗冰冷的心呢？
A good question.=问得好。
Perhaps you could start by taking out the garbage and then shining the shoes of every customer in the cafe. Then, maybe, just maybe...=也许你可以从倒垃圾开始，然后擦亮咖啡馆里每一位顾客的鞋子。那样的话，也许，仅仅是也许……
Garbage duty? Appealing to our customers' sadistic fetishes? You're going <i>way</i> too easy on me. That's just another Friday night.=倒垃圾？迎合顾客的施虐癖好？你对我可真是太手下留情了。这不过是又一个周五之夜罢了。
Hayasaka bursts out into laughter. She carried that joke rather well, and actually had me going for a second.=早坂放声大笑起来。她把那个玩笑接得很好，着实让我愣了一下。
A shoe shining service? I was almost convinced. In the end though, I laugh with her.=擦鞋服务？我差点就信了。但最后，我还是和她一起笑了。
You know what? Hearing that cute laughter, I think I'm obligated to forgive you.=你知道吗？听到这可爱的笑声，我觉得我有义务原谅你。
Oooh. Even easier than I thought. Well, I'm not complaining.=哦。比我想象的还要容易。嗯，我没什么可抱怨的。
I'll just keep that in mind...for next time.=我记住了……下次会注意的。
r:"Oh, my. If it isn't (.+?)-san and Hayasaka-san."=噢，天呐。这不是$1小姐和早坂小姐吗？
Sena stops a few steps away from us.=星奏在我们几步开外停下了。
Sena-kun, fancy meeting you here.=星奏同学，真巧在这儿碰到你。
Sena-kun! You're looking cute.=将下面的文本翻译成中文：星奏同学！你真可爱。
Thanks, Hayasaka-san. Of course, you're looking quite cute as well.=谢谢你，早坂小姐。当然，你看起来也相当可爱。
r:"I do. Don't you agree, (.+?)-san?"=我同意。你觉得呢，$1丸小姐？
Sena-kun is cuter.=小世那是更可爱的。
You're both cute.=你们都很可爱。
I agree.=我同意。
You're both really cute.=你们俩都非常可爱。
You mean I have to pick? I don't know.=你是说我必须选一个吗？我不知道。
Hehe. Thank you! Not every day I get put on the same level as Sena-kun here.=呵呵，谢谢你！不是每天都有人把我跟星奏君相提并论呢。
Please Hayasaka-san. If anything, I'm happy to be compared with you.=拜托了，早坂同学。如果非要说的话，我很高兴能和你相提并论。
I'm just taking over for a model who called in sick. They seem to have contracted a virus of some sort. It's quite unfortunate. I hope they're alright.=我只是来接替一位病倒的模特。他们似乎感染了某种病毒。真是不幸。希望他们没事。
I didn't realize they did photo shoots at the shopping center.=我不知道他们会在购物中心进行摄影。
But, now that you remind me... I'm actually here to work.=不过，既然你提醒了我……我其实是来工作的。
I don't see how that matters.=我不觉得这有什么关系。
There are studios on the upper floor, along with a couple talent agencies.=楼上有工作室，还有几家演艺公司。
Ah... I'm sorry, but I have to run.=啊……抱歉，我得走了。
It was nice to see you.=很高兴见到你。
No problem! See you at work tomorrow.=没问题！明天工作时见。
Ha. You don't really mean that. <i>You're</i> the model here.=哈。你不是真心那么说的。你才是这里的模特。
Goodbye, you two. Take care.=再见，二位。多保重。
Sena leaves as abruptly as she'd arrived, effortlessly blurring into the crowd.=塞娜来去匆匆，毫不费力地融入人群之中。
Goodbye.=再见。
I'm pretty sure that Nanase already left, probably to rest herself.=我很确定七濑已经离开了，大概是去休息了。
And with Hayasaka not having any managerial experience, I'd hate to accept her help and then be taught the wrong thing.=早坂也没有任何管理经验，我可不想接受她的帮助，然后被教错了东西。
She means well, but sometimes having the wrong information is worse than having no information. I'd better let her down lightly.=她心地是好的，但有时候，错误的信息比没有信息更糟糕。我最好还是委婉地拒绝她。
I appreciate the offer, but it's already getting late. You look like you need some rest.=我感谢你的好意，但是时间已经不早了。你看起来需要休息。
Are you serious? I have all of tomorrow to rest.=你是认真的吗？我明天一整天都可以休息。
I know. But I don't want to keep you.=我知道。但我不想耽误你。
Don't want to make your sister worry.=不想让你的妹妹担心。
I try to keep the tone light, but Hayasaka just droops her shoulders. I can see she's disappointed. For a moment, she stands there awkwardly, looking around like a lost puppy.=我尽量让语气轻松，但早坂只是耷拉着肩膀。看得出来她很失望。有一会儿，她笨拙地站在那里，像只迷路的狗狗一样四处张望。
Fine.=好吧。
She disappears into the back and changes. When Hayasaka returns, she's in her casual clothes.=她走进后面换了衣服。早坂回来时，已经换上了她的便装。
I feel a pang against my heart, like I've done something wrong. This is for the best though.=我心头一紧，仿佛做错了什么。不过，这是最好的结果。
If you want to be a good manager, you need to actually put in the effort.=如果你想成为一名优秀的经理，你就需要真正付出努力。
I start to respond, but she walks out the door before I even have a chance.=我正要回应，但她在我开口之前就走了出去。
The cafe is so dead being this empty. It reminds me of those zombie movies where characters hole up in a mall while the undead gather outside.=咖啡馆空荡荡的，死气沉沉。这让我想起那些僵尸电影，角色们躲在购物中心里，而不死生物在外面聚集。
With people, the cafe is a lively place, but without anyone, it's almost creepy.=有了人，咖啡馆才是个热闹的地方，但没有一个人，它几乎令人毛骨悚然。
I let my mind wander for a bit, and finally as the dusk settles over Akihabara, I finish closing up the cafe. Today was a bust, but tomorrow doesn't have to be.=我思绪飘散了一会儿，最终，当夜幕降临秋叶原时，我结束了咖啡馆的打烊工作。今天一无所获，但明天不一定会这样。
Tomorrow is another day.=明天又是新的一天。
Or something like that. Turning out the lights, and locking the door, I step out into the evening glow of Akihabara and make my way home.=大概就是这样吧。我关了灯，锁上门，踏入秋叶原的暮色中，朝着家的方向走去。
    <b>I think we better call it a day</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>I'll do anything to be a better manager</color>=    <b>我想我们今天还是到此为止吧。</b><color\=#ffffff88>我会尽一切努力成为一个更好的管理者。</color>
I appreciate the thought, but I'd rather not. The day has been long enough as it is, and Hayasaka already looks exhausted.=我很感谢你的好意，但还是算了吧。今天已经够漫长了，早坂看起来也已经筋疲力尽了。
I didn't ask if I could go.=我没问我能不能走。
I'm sorry Hayasaka-san. I need you here, with the others.=抱歉，早坂小姐。我需要你留在这里，和大家在一起。
I'm going.=我要走了。
Now is not the time for this.=现在不是做这个的时候。
Not the time for what?=不是做这个的时候是什么意思？
Hayasaka looks faint, and so grabbing her shoulders, I help her sit down at a nearby table. She presses a hand up to her forehead, holding back tears.=早坂看起来有点晕，于是我抓住她的肩膀，帮她到附近的一张桌子旁坐下。她抬手按住额头，强忍着眼泪。
She's safer if she stays here, where she can keep an eye on the other girls.=如果她待在这里，能照看其他女孩，那她会更安全。
This is exactly why I wanted her to stay here.=这正是我希望她留在这里的原因。
If something has indeed happened to Nanase, I don't want Hayasaka losing herself, or doing something that might get her hurt.=如果七濑真的出了什么事，我不希望早坂迷失自我，或做出可能伤害到自己的事。
Keep calling her. Odds are you'll get a hold of Nanase-kun before I even get there.=继续打给她，你我甚至还没到那儿之前，很可能就会联系上七濑同学了。
Hey. It's okay.=嘿，没事的。
Sena steps right up next to our lilac maid, hugging Hayasaka against her. As she hugs Hayasakaa, she puts on a warm smile for the girl.=星奏走到我们淡紫发色的女仆身边，将早坂拥入怀中。她抱着早坂，对女孩露出温暖的笑容。
I understand Hayasaka is worried about Nanase. We all are. She's probably closer to Nanase than any of the other three here. That's exactly why I need her to stay.=我明白早坂很担心七濑，我们都担心。她可能比这里的其他三个人都更亲近七濑。这正是我需要她留下的原因。
r:"It's alright. Nanase-kun is tough. (.+?)-san will be back with her and I'm sure we'll all have a good laugh."=没事的。七濑同学很坚强。$1小姐会带她回来的，我相信我们到时候都会开怀大笑的。
I want to help!=我想帮忙！
And you can.=你可以的。
But you call if <i>anything</i> happens. Got it?=但要是出了什么事，你得给我打电话。明白吗？
Alright. I'll stay.=好吧。我留下。
I turn to Ayase who'd been standing there, watching the whole thing. She's shook up, but she's doing a good job holding herself together.=我转向绫濑，她一直站在那里，目睹了整个过程。她受到了惊吓，但她很好地控制住了自己。
By staying here and helping Sena-kun and Ayase-san.=通过留在这里帮助星奏同学和绫濑同学。
You okay Ayase-san?=你还好吗，绫濑？
Yeah. I'm good.=嗯，我很好。
Just bring her back.=把她带回来就好。
Sena-kun, could you make sure the cafe opens?=星奏君，你能去看看咖啡厅开门了吗？
I give a final wave to the three, and make my exit. The sooner I leave, the sooner I can find Nanase.=我最后向三人挥了挥手，然后离开了。我越早离开，就能越早找到七濑。
There it is.=找到了。
Putting in all this work just for them, you're quite the guy.=为她们付出了这么多，你真是个不错的男人。
I know you really love the girls at the cafe.=我知道你真的很喜欢咖啡馆里的女孩子们。
Thanks. That means a lot coming from you.=谢谢。这话由你说出来意义重大。
The girls, including your sister, have become really special to me.=女孩子们，包括你妹妹在内，对我都变得非常特别。
They have that effect on people.=她们对人都有那种魔力。
I follow Kotori deeper into the park, getting the sense that her mind was wandering.=我跟着小鸟继续深入公园，感觉她心不在焉的。
Being Hayasaka's sister, I can only imagine what she's had to put up with for not only Hayasaka, but the other girls as well.=作为早坂的妹妹，我完全能想象她不仅要忍受早坂，还得忍受其他女孩。
I remember being a little worried when Kaede first started at the cafe.=我记得枫刚来店里的时候，我还有点担心。
That Nanase-kun. I wanted to kill her for a while there.=那个七濑同学。我有一阵子真想杀了她。
Kotori legit gets angry just at the memory of Nanase. I can't help but laugh.=琴里光是回想起七濑的事就真的生气了。我忍不住想笑。
"Kill" might be too strong a word, but I don't disagree. It took a long time for me to warm up to Nanase as well.=“杀”这个词可能太重了，但我并不反对。我也花了很长时间才对七濑产生好感。
Nanase-kun was such a handful when I met her. Didn't think I'd ever get used to her being around.=我遇见七濑时她可真让人头疼。我从没想过会习惯她的存在。
If it wasn't for Hayasaka-san and the others, I probably would've gone crazy.=要不是早坂他们，我可能早就疯了。
Who says you haven't?=谁说你没呢？
r:"I think you're quite taken with those girls, (.+?)-san. Not that I blame you."=$1，我觉得你对那些女孩很着迷。这我可不怪你。
I-I just want what's best for them.=我、我只是希望她们一切都好。
I stammer out. Really, that's all it is. But I have to admit, I don't know where I'd be without Ayase, Sena, Hayasaka, and even Nanase.=我口吃着说道。真的，就只有这个。但我不得不承认，如果没有绫濑、星奏、早坂，甚至七濑，我不知道自己会变成什么样。
What makes work meaningful isn't necessarily what a person does, but who they do it with. And right now, I can't imagine what my life would be without those four girls by my side.=工作是否有意义，不一定取决于你做了什么，而在于与你共事的人。而此刻，我无法想象没有那四个女孩在我身边，我的生活会是怎样。
I do too. I'd do anything for them.=我也是。我愿意为她们做任何事。
Just promise me you'll take good care of them.=答应我你会好好照顾她们的。
That a boy!=好样的！
And if you can't handle Nanase-kun, let me know.=如果你搞不定七濑同学，告诉我一声。
We both have a good laugh at the joke.=我们都因这个笑话开怀大笑。
♪ Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe! ♪=♪ 少女！少女！少女！？咖啡厅！♪
♪ Turn the key and pull the knob. Come on in. ♪=♪ 转动钥匙，拉下门把。请进。 ♪
♪ Don't stop. ♪=♪ 不要停。 ♪
♪ No matter what, don't give up. ♪=♪ 不管怎样，不要放弃。 ♪
♪ Doors slam shut left and right, nothing to pursue. ♪=♪ 门左右摔上，无物可追逐。 ♪
♪ With all the bumps and bruises life throws at you. ♪=♪ 即使生活给你带来了磕磕绊绊。 ♪
She smiles as she stares over the delicious looking food. Her phone somehow broadcasts the live performance of our maids. When did she set that up?=她凝视着这盘美味的食物，脸上洋溢着笑容。她的手机不知怎的正在播放我们女仆的现场表演。她什么时候设置的？
♪ Welcome home Master! ♪=♪ 欢迎回家，主人！♪
♪ Tasty treats, we create. ♪=♪ 美味佳肴，我们创造。♪
♪ Sprinkled with feelings. ♪=♪ 撒满了心意。♪
♪ Sharing our hearts, frosting love.♪=♪ 分享心意，为爱加霜。♪
At the very least, if this is a dream, could I at least not wake up from it until I see how this all ends?=就算这是一场梦，至少在它结束之前，能不能别让我醒来？
Come on! Who's up for another round?=来啊！谁还要再来一局？
Nanase drunkenly holds up a bottle of sake as the other three laugh and hold up their glasses for a refill.=七濑醉醺醺地举着一瓶清酒，另外三人则笑着举起杯子示意续杯。
Five people crammed into this tiny apartment is a stretch, but we make it work sitting shoulder to shoulder.=五个人挤在这小公寓里是有些勉强，但我们还是肩并着肩坐了下来。
Normally I wouldn't, but since we have tomorrow off, I suppose I'll take another shot.=一般我是不会喝的，但既然明天放假，我还是再来一杯吧。
In celebration of bringing the four back up to full time, and seeing the cafe's daily income more than double (even with four workers), I unilaterally decided that a party was in order.=为了庆祝四人回归全职工作，以及咖啡馆的日收入翻了两倍多（即便有四名员工），我单方面决定，应该开个派对庆祝一下。
As for why my apartment is ground zero, considering the busy weeks we've had at the cafe, I figured everyone would appreciate getting out of that place.=至于为什么派对地点选在我家公寓，考虑到咖啡馆这几周的繁忙，我想大家会乐意离开那个地方。
Hehe. Count me in!=呵呵。算我一个！
r:"You're going to need a bigger apartment if this becomes the norm, (.+?)-san."=$1，如果这成了常态，你可能需要一间更大的公寓。
Ha! That or you'll all have to move in next door. Maybe we can take over a whole floor!=哈哈！要不然你们就都搬到隔壁去。说不定我们可以把整层楼都占了！
Gyahaha! Operation Otokonoko is a go.=呀哈哈！伪娘作战，启动！
No, that's just too many syllables.=不，音节太多了。
It doesn't roll off the tongue, and it doesn't even sound cute.=它念起来不顺口，听起来也不可爱。
What would you call it then?=那你会叫它什么？
That's easy. I'd call us: The Marauding Maids.=那简单。我会叫我们：掠夺女仆。
That does have a nice ring to it.=听起来确实不错。
I have to admit; it's smoother than Operation Otokonoko.=我得承认，这比“伪娘行动”顺利多了。
It's decided then. We're the Marauding Maids.=那就这么定了。我们是掠夺女仆团。
Everyone toasts their glasses to the absurdity and bursts out laughing. First the apartment complex, next... Akihabara!=众人举杯为这荒谬的场景干杯，然后哄堂大笑。首先是公寓大楼，接下来……就是秋叶原！
All we're missing is a dog named after minced meat and we'll fit right in with good ole Exc*l. ACR*SS here we come!=就差一只以肉末命名的狗了，这样我们就能和老伙计埃克塞尔完美契合了。ACROSS我们来了！
Marauding Maids?=女仆强盗？
Hehe. What kind of mess have I gotten myself into?=呵呵。我这是自找了什么麻烦？
r:"Don't worry (.+?)-san. We'll keep the pillaging to a minimum."=别担心，$1先生。我们会尽量减少掠夺的。
Wow. I'm so taken aback by Sena's joke that I don't know how to respond. This is easily the most I've ever seen the girl drink.=哇。塞纳的笑话让我吃惊得不知如何回应。这绝对是我见过这女孩喝得最多的一次。
That wink too. I'd be lying if I said her playful smile didn't excite me even a little.=还有那个媚眼。要是说她俏皮的笑容没有让我有丝毫心动，那是在撒谎。
I'll try to keep the ravaging to a minimum.=我尽量不让它造成太大破坏。
But no promises.=但我可不保证。
Somewhere down the path, we went from full scale invasion to corny pirate puns.=不知从何时起，我们从全面入侵变成了老套的海盗双关语。
I'm far too drunk to even try and think of a retort to that. As long as no one starts firing off cannons, we'll be fine.=我醉得不省人事，根本想不出什么反驳的话。只要没人开炮，我们就没事。
r:"Remember (.+?)-san."=记住$1先生。
<i>This</i> is your assistant manager.=这**是**你的助理经理。
That's right. On top of celebrating the great success of the cafe, I also promoted Nanase to assistant manager.=没错。除了庆祝咖啡馆取得的巨大成功，我还把七濑提升为助理经理。
With how she's taken care of everyone at the cafe, it's only fitting that she gets a bump up.=她把咖啡馆的每个人都照顾得很好，所以理所当然应该给她升职。
Of course, I'll have to figure out just what an assistant manager <i>does</i>. But that can come later.=当然，我得先搞清楚助理经理到底是**做什么**的。不过那可以以后再说。
What's that supposed to mean?=你这是什么意思？
What if we want to hire another maid someday? Add to our ranks.=如果有一天我们想再雇一个女仆怎么办？扩充我们的人手。
A ravaging nut like you will send them running home crying.=像你这样狂暴的疯子会把他们吓得哭着跑回家。
I don't see you crying...=我可没看见你哭啊……
Pfft. Like you could.=嘁，就凭你？
The two girls lean in, and press their lips together for a kiss. The whole event lasts no more than a couple seconds, but it's enough to silence every other person in the room.=两个女孩凑近彼此，双唇相贴，完成了这个吻。整个过程不过几秒钟，却足以让房间里的其他人都安静下来。
Hayasaka and Nanase share a knowing smile with each other, before slowly pulling away.=早坂和七濑相视一笑，一切尽在不言中，随后她们慢慢分开。
What are you looking at?=你盯着什么呢？
Nothing...=没什么……
Ayase answers in such a timid voice, that Sena just erupts into the cutest laugher I've ever heard. Even Nanase and Hayasaka are grinning from ear to ear.=绫濑的声音怯生生的，让濑菜爆发出一阵我从未听过的、最可爱的笑声。就连七濑和早坂也咧着嘴笑个不停。
In all my time with the cafe, I never thought I'd have all four maids in my apartment at the same time, let alone get to witness this!=我在咖啡馆工作了这么久，从没想过四个女仆会同时出现在我的公寓里，更别提能亲眼目睹这一幕了！
Unfortunately, time flies when you're having fun. It's already way past midnight, and even with having Sunday off again, we should probably get to bed.=可惜，欢乐的时光总是短暂的。现在已经远超午夜了，即便明天又是周日，我们也应该上床睡觉了。
Alright girls. I think that's enough.=好了，各位。我想这就够了。
How about we call it a night?=我们今晚就到这儿吧？
I suppose we should at least try for some sleep.=我想我们至少应该试着睡一会儿。
Come on lover boy.=来吧，甜心男孩。
Hayasaka hops up off her seat and takes a swing at Nanase's head. Nanase glares for only a second before she's eyeing up Ayase again.=早坂从座位上跳起来，朝着七濑的头挥了一拳。七濑只瞪了一眼，就又把目光投向了绫濑。
The two sit there awkwardly, well more specifically, Ayase sits there like a piece of meat that Nanase is sizing up.=两人尴尬地坐在那里，呃，更准确地说，绫濑像一块肉一样坐在那里，任由七濑打量。
I shake my head and wander into my bedroom, grabbing some extra blankets and pillows for the girls to sleep on.=我摇摇头，走进卧室，拿了一些备用的毯子和枕头给女孩们睡觉用。
The only downside with having a slumber party this big in an apartment this small, beds are few and far between.=这么小的公寓要开这么大的睡衣派对，唯一的缺点就是床位严重不足。
Alright girls. Guess we'll use these tonight.=好了，姑娘们，今晚就用这些吧。
As I gather the blankets and pillows though, I hear some strange giggling and gasps from the living room.=当我收集毯子和枕头时，我听到客厅里传来奇怪的咯咯笑声和喘息声。
Girls?=姑娘们？
When I step back out with the "bedding," everyone is oddly quiet. Nanase looks quite proud of herself, smacking her lips together.=当我带着“寝具”走出来时，大家都异常安静。七濑看起来很得意，她咂了咂嘴。
Ayase on the other hand, can't seem to make eye contact with anyone.=绫濑则无法与任何人对视。
r:"You missed it, (.+?)-san."=你错过了，$1小姐。
Missed what?=错过了什么？
Being the predator that she is, went and made out with Ayase-san.=她就是那种掠食者，跑去和绫濑亲热了。
Nagicchi of course.=当然是凪。
I step away for two seconds, and I miss a make out session? How the hell does this happen? I face the two culprits, and they're grinning like a couple idiots.=我才离开两秒，就错过了亲热戏？这到底是怎么回事？我看着两个“罪魁祸首”，他们像俩傻子似的咧着嘴笑。
What's wrong, Hayasaka-san? Jealous?=怎么了，早坂同学？吃醋了？
Hmmph! As if.=哼！才怪。
Nanase wraps an arm around Ayase's waist, hugging the girl close to her. Ayase rubs her arms to her sides and blushes a deep crimson.=七濑的手臂环上绫濑的腰，把女孩紧紧地搂向自己。绫濑双手紧贴身体，脸颊涨得通红。
I'd say something, but Ayase isn't exactly complaining here.=我本想说些什么，但是绫濑也并没有抱怨。
Besides, I've got Sena-kun right here.=再说，星奏同学就在这里。
Sena jumps when Hayasaka grabs her arm. Pulling the girl in, Hayasaka presses her lips hard against Sena's, as if to prove a point.=早坂抓住星奏的手臂时，星奏吓了一跳。早坂将她拉近，用力地吻上星奏的唇，仿佛在证明什么。
The dark haired girl doesn't fight back. Instead, after a moment of paralyzing shock, Sena returns the kiss.=黑发女孩没有反抗。相反，在片刻的震惊麻痹之后，星奏回吻了她。
I'm dumbstruck, watching Hayasaka's mouth open up, her tongue sliding out into Sena's lips. The kiss moves quickly, with Hayasaka running her hands up along her partner's cheeks.=我目瞪口呆地看着早坂张开嘴，舌尖滑向星奏的双唇。这个吻迅速升温，早坂的双手也抚上伴侣的脸颊。
Holding Sena in place while her tongue thoroughly explores the insides of Sena's mouth.=早坂按住星奏，舌头彻底探索着她口腔的每一个角落。
<i>mmm...</i> H-Hayasaka..san...=嗯……早……早坂同学……
<i>ahhmmm...</i> Sena...kun...=啊嗯……星奏……同学……
I gulp, watching the two. Sena lets out a moan and pushes her own tongue out to wrap around Hayasaka's.=我咽了口唾沫，看着两人。星奏发出一声呻吟，吐出舌头缠住了早坂的舌头。
Be damned if I lose to that...=要是我输给那个家伙……我可真不甘心。
Nanase pulls the blonde right up to her chest. Being far more forceful, Nanase wraps her hands down around Ayase, squeezing the girl's butt.=七濑将金发女孩拉到胸前。七濑更加用力地将手环住绫濑，紧捏着女孩的臀部。
Ah! N-Nanase...=啊！七、七濑……
Ayase isn't allowed to finish. Nanase opens up her mouth, and goes tongue first on the blonde's lips.=绫濑没能说完。七濑张开嘴，舌尖率先触上金发女孩的唇。
<i>mmmphh!</i>=唔！
Their mouths collide and Nanase's tongue thrusts into Ayase's lips. Even from here, I can see when the wrestling tongues push up against Ayase's cheek.=她们的嘴唇撞在一起，七濑的舌头径直探入绫濑的口中。即使从这里，我都能看到那两根交缠的舌头抵在绫濑的脸颊上。
Their mouths brushing over one another, Ayase finally lifts her hands up and holds Nanase's shoulders.=她们的嘴唇厮磨在一起，绫濑终于抬起手，扶住七濑的肩膀。
<i>mmmphh mmmm mmphh</i> A-Ayase...=“嗯……嗯……”绫、绫濑……
Ahhh.... Mmmm N-Nana...se...=“啊……嗯……奈、奈濑……”
My pants tighten, glancing from Hayasaka and Sena, to Nanase and Ayase.=我的裤子一紧，目光从早坂和星奏转向了七濑和绫濑。
r:"<i>mmmm</i> (.+?)-san..."=嗯嗯嗯，鱼$1……
I nearly jump when Nanase whispers my name. Her eyes gazing over to me while Ayase rests against her shoulder.=七濑轻唤我的名字，我差点跳起来。她凝视着我，绫濑则靠在她的肩头。
Make the bed.=铺床。
We're going to need it...=我们会需要它的……
She smiles at me, a dirty smile. Then guiding Ayase's lips back to hers, Nanase wraps her mouth around the blonde's, and their tongues entangle once more.=她对我一笑，是那种不怀好意的笑。接着，七濑引导绫濑的嘴唇回到自己身上，用自己的嘴包住了金发女孩的，她们的舌头再次缠绕在一起。
Nanase pressing a hand up to Ayase's chest, a trail of saliva leaking from the corner of her mouth.=七濑将一只手压在绫濑的胸口，嘴角渗出一丝口水。
<i>mmphh</i> Ayase...=“唔嗯！”绫濑……
It takes me a moment to stumble out from my stupor. I hurriedly spread the blankets over the floor, dropping down the pillows.=我愣了一会儿才回过神来。我急忙把毯子铺到地上，放下枕头。
By the time I finish, both sets of girls are already starting to undress each other.=等我弄完，两组女孩都已经开始互相褪去衣物。
Come here.=过来。
Hayasaka is the first to pull her partner down onto the bed, with Nanase and Ayase soon following.=早坂第一个把她的伴侣拉到床上，七濑和绫濑也紧随其后。
Come on Ayase-san. You want me to play with you, don't you?=来吧，绫濑小姐。你想让我陪你玩，不是吗？
Y-Yes...=是、是的……
Then be a good girl and take it all off.=那乖乖听话，全都脱掉。
I gulp, watching Ayase slowly pull off her clothes. Tossing her hoodie and running shorts to the side, soon devoid of all her garments. Nanase undresses with her.=我咽了口唾沫，看着绫濑慢慢脱掉衣服。她把连帽衫和短裤扔到一边，很快就一丝不挂了。七濑也跟着她脱掉了衣服。
The silver haired girl brushing her smooth chest to Ayase's back, reaches around and gropes Ayase's chest.=银发女孩光滑的胸膛贴着绫濑的背部，伸手环过绫濑的身体，揉搓着她的胸部。
N-Nanase...ahhh that feels... really good=“七、七濑……啊……好……好舒服……”
Does it now?=是吗？
Mmmm you want me to make you feel better?=“嗯……想让我让你感觉好一点吗？”
Yess. Fuck...=好。操……
Please... fuck me...=求你…和我做爱…
<i>mmm</i> Good girl.=嗯……好女孩。
Ayase turns her head, just in time for Nanase to kiss her again. Their tongues openly hanging out of their mouths while Nanase probes two of her fingers around Ayase's ass.=绫濑转过头，正好七濑又亲了上去。她们的舌头都挂在嘴外，七濑的两根手指探入绫濑的屁股。
<i>mmm mmm...</i>=嗯……嗯……
Ahhh! H-Hayasaka...=啊！早、早坂……
As if Nanase's teasing isn't enough, Hayasaka reaches down and grabs hold of the blond's stiffening penis.=七濑的挑逗已然够呛，早坂又伸手握住了那个金发男人正在勃发的阴茎。
With that rock hard shaft in her hand, Hayasaka squeezes, eliciting a whimper from Ayase.=早坂手中握着那坚硬如铁的肉柱，轻轻一捏，绫濑便发出了呜咽声。
Oh Hayasaka-san. You're so good to Ayase...=哦，早坂小姐。你对绫濑真好……
Is she getting you worked up?=她是不是让你感到兴奋了？
mmm I can't help it. Look what Nanase's doing to her.=嗯，我控制不住了。看七濑对她做了什么。
Hehe. So you are jealous. Let me help you.=呵呵。所以你吃醋了。我来帮你。
Sena reaches her hands around Hayasaka, stripping the pink haired girl of her clothes. Sena's touches are gentle, guided with each brush of her fingertips against Haysaaka's soft skin.=濑菜双手环抱住早坂，褪去了这位粉发女孩的衣物。濑菜的触抚轻柔，指尖每一次拂过早坂柔嫩的肌肤都带着引导。
By the time Hayasaka is naked, her own penis is fully erect between her legs, throbbing for some attention of its own.=翻译成中文：待早坂全身赤裸，她的性器已然在她两腿之间完全勃起，脉动着渴望得到关注。
Ah. You really were jealous.=啊哈。你确实是吃醋了。
Look how hard you are, Hayasaka-san. It's soo cute.=早坂小姐，瞧你兴奋的，真可爱。
Sena presses her hand between Haysaka's legs and glides her fingers along the stiff member. The touch alone sends a shiver rippling through Hayasaka.=星奏将手压在早坂双腿之间，沿着坚硬的性器滑动手指。仅仅是这一触碰，就让早坂感到一阵颤栗。
Ahh... Sena...=啊……星奏……
Hayasaka... <i>mmmmphhh mmmm</i>=早坂……嗯……
Sena presses her lips back to Hayasaka, kissing the girl. Their tongues roll over each other and I hear Sena's moaning voice.=星奏再次亲吻早坂，两人的舌头交缠在一起，我听到了星奏的呻吟声。
r:"<i>mmm</i> (.+?)-san..."=嗯……$1儿……
Undress me.=脱掉我的衣服。
W-Wha...=什、什么……
She's too busy with Hayasaka and doesn't want to pull away to get her clothes off. I don't blame her.=她正忙着与早坂在一起，不想离开她去脱衣服。我不怪她。
Stumbling over, I begin undoing Sena's dress, helping to slide it off while not so subtly watching the two make out.=我踉跄着走过去，开始解开星奏连衣裙的扣子，帮她把裙子脱下来，眼睛却不那么隐蔽地盯着那两人亲热。
Sliding the dress off of Sena, my fingers graze over her smooth, porcelain like skin.=我将星奏的连衣裙滑下，手指轻抚过她光滑如瓷的肌肤。
Ahhh! Ahhh!=啊！啊！
Ayase's yelps snatch my attention and I see Nanase thrusting her meaty cock into Ayase's ass. Spreading the girl's cheeks, Nanase guides her hips against Ayase's butt with a <i>smack</i>.=绫濑的尖叫引起了我的注意，我看到七濑将她粗壮的性器插入绫濑的屁股。七濑掰开女孩的臀瓣，然后“啪”的一声，她引导着自己的臀部撞向绫濑的屁股。
Haahhnn Haa haa...=哈啊嗯，哈，哈……
<i>mmmm</i> Fuck your ass is tight Ayase... <i>mmm</i> you been wanting my dick this bad?=“嗯……绫濑，你的屁股真紧……嗯，你就这么想要我的老二吗？”
<i>mmm</i> N-No... ahhh...=“嗯……不……啊！”
Ohh fuck, go faster... like that... Mmm like that...=哦，该死的，再快点……就这样……嗯，就这样……
Nanase speeds up her thrusts, pounding her dick deep into the girl's ass. Pistoning her member in balls deep, stirring Ayase's insides up with each thrust.=七濑加快了她的抽插速度，将她的肉棒深深地捣入女孩的屁股。她的性器深及睾丸，每一次抽插都搅动着绫濑的内里。
Ayase's shaft is already starting to leak some pre onto Hayasaka's stroking hand.=绫濑的肉刃已经开始渗出前列腺液，弄湿了早坂抚摸的手。
Ahhh Hayasaka... Nanase...=啊……早坂……七濑……
Both mmm it's too much...=都嗯嗯嗯太多了……
<i>mmmm</i> What? You wanna cum already?=嗯……什么？你这就想出来了吗？
We just started. At least wait for me.=我们才刚开始。至少等等我。
Nanase pinches one of Ayase's nipples between her fingers, forcing out a louder moan from the blonde.=七濑用手指捏住绫濑的一边乳头，惹得金发少女发出一声更响亮的呻吟。
Ayase's ass clenches against the penis inside of her and bounces her hips to milk Nanase's shaft.=绫濑的臀部夹紧她体内的阴茎，摆动臀部吸吮七濑的肉棒。
Ohh god! Pl-Please hurry! Ahhahhh=哦，天哪！快、快点！啊哈啊啊
<i>mmmm</i> Ayase... she's feeling soo good.=嗯……绫濑……她感觉好棒。
Me too. Make me feel good too.=我也是。也让我感觉好棒。
Hayasaka is practically begging for Sena's dick. Her own shaft already pulsating just from the dark haired girl's fingers alone.=早坂已经是在乞求世奈的阳具了。仅仅是那黑发女孩的手指，就让她的阴蒂不住跳动。
Quivering, Hayasaka sticks her butt out, as if to make her desire even more clear.=早坂颤抖着挺起臀部，仿佛想让自己的欲望更加昭然若揭。
And with me having Sena's clothes completely off, the girl's erect penis is free to fill up whichever hole she chooses.=世奈的衣服已经被我褪去，她勃起的阴茎可以随意选择填入哪个洞穴。
Geez. You don't give me a choice, do you?=真是的。你这是不给我选择的余地啊，是不是？
That's okay. Hayasaka... let me make you feel good.=没关系。早坂……让我好好伺候你。
Sena slides her shaft up against Hayasaka's backdoor. The cotton haired girl whimpers, trying to relax her ass when Sena's throbbing meatstick pushes its way into Hayasaka.=星奏将她的肉棒抵住早坂的后庭。那棉花糖般发色的女孩呜咽着，当星奏那跳动的肉棒挤进早坂体内时，她努力放松着臀部。
Mmmm. S-Sena. Push it all in.=嗯。濑-星奏。全都插进来。
Haaa. Hayasaka... you're soo cute.=哈啊。早坂……你好可爱。
Sena wraps an arm around Hayasaka, flicking her thumb against one of the girl's nipples. Her cock pushing slowly in, until Sena's balls slap up to Haysaka's sac.=星奏揽住早坂，拇指轻抚她的一边乳头。她的阴茎缓缓推入，直到星奏的睾丸轻拍在早坂的阴囊上。
The soft bump sends a wave of pleasure coursing through the two girls, and Sena finds Hayasaka's lips in another kiss.=这轻柔的碰撞让两个女孩体内涌过一阵快感，星奏再次吻上早坂的唇。
Mmm... Sena. Sena-kun.=嗯……星奏。星奏君。
Ahhhmmm you do? You really do?=啊啊啊你真的这么觉得吗？真的吗？
Hayasaka. Mmmm I-I love you too.=早坂。嗯，我也爱你。
Sena picks up her pace, thrusting her cock deep and hard into Hayasaka's ass. The girl's body stretches out, grinding her hips back for each thrust of Sena's cock.=濑菜加快了速度，将自己的性器又深又猛地插进早坂的屁股。女孩的身体伸展开来，随着濑菜每一次的挺动，她的臀部也向后磨蹭着。
Her hand squeezing Ayase's cock, Hayasaka moans out with her own shaft being fiddled with by the girl behind her.=早坂一边用手挤压着绫濑的性器，一边呻吟出声，因为她自己的性器正被身后的女孩玩弄着。
Ahhh Na-Nanase! Please Nanase I'm gonna cumm!=啊——七……七濑！求你了七濑，我要出来了！
I-I can't hold it in! Ahhh Nanase!=我、我忍不住了！啊——七濑！
<i>mmm</i> you're gonna be a bad girl Ayase-san.=嗯——绫濑小姐，你可要当个坏女孩了。
Ahhhmm ahhh... you make a mess without permission... I'll have to punish you.=啊啊啊……未经允许就弄得一团糟……我得惩罚你。
Nanase closes her lips over Ayase's in another kiss, suckling on the girl's upper lip. Her thrusts into Ayase growing stronger, fucking Ayase's cock into Hayasaka's hand.=七濑再次吻上绫濑的唇，吮吸着女孩的上唇。她插♂入绫濑的动作愈发有力，将绫濑的性器顶入早坂的手中。
Ahhh! I-I can't! I can't!=啊！我、我不能！我不能！
Ayase cries out again. Her body quivering as she closes in on spurting out her seed. Hayasaka hears this and just milks the girl's cock like a cow teat.=绫濑再次喊叫起来。她的身体颤抖着，即将喷涌出她的精液。早坂听到这声音，便像挤牛奶般地挤压着女孩的性器。
Faster and faster, Hayasaka jerks off the blonde.=早坂飞快地帮金发女孩撸动着。
Are you close too, Hayasaka?=早坂，你也快到了吗？
I-I am. Mmm, I'm very close.=我——我快到了。嗯，我非常接近了。
A little more. Please, a little more and I'll cum.=再来一点。求你，再来一点我就要高潮了。
Sena <i>smacks</i> her hips against her lover, letting her balls swing back and forth on each thrust.=塞娜的臀部撞击着她的爱人，每次挺动都让她的睾丸前后摆动。
Taking firm hold of that dick between Hayasaka's legs, Sena masturbates Hayasaka's shaft, eliciting more whimpers from the pink haired girl.=塞娜紧紧握住早坂双腿间的肉棒，撸动着早坂的肉刃，引得粉发女孩发出更多呜咽。
Fuck. Sena-kun! Sena-kun!=操。塞纳同学！塞纳同学！
If you do it like that... I'll cum!=你那样做的话……我会射的！
It's alright. Cum for me.=没关系。为我射出来吧。
I'm close too.=我也快了。
Ahhh! Ahha! ahahh!=啊！啊哈！啊哈！
I'm cumming! Nanase! I'm cumming!=我射了！七濑！我射了！
Ayase cries out, her body convulsing from trying to hold it in for so long. But she's at her limit. She can't keep going.=绫濑大叫一声，身体因为长时间的忍耐而抽搐。但她已达到极限，无法再继续了。
Between Nanase filling her ass, and Hayasaka jerking her off, Ayase's eyes nearly roll back as she starts to spurt.=七濑正在填满绫濑的后穴，早坂则在一旁为她手淫，绫濑的眼睛几乎翻白，身体开始抽搐喷涌。
That's it Ayase.=就是这样，绫濑。
Shoot it all out. Ahhh fuck... I'm cumming too!=全部射出来。啊……我、我也要射了！
Ahh... Ahhhhhh!=啊……啊啊啊啊啊！
Ayase's the first to blow, coating herself and Hayasaka in her thick seed. As she cums though, her hips clamp down on Nanase's cock, sending the silver haired girl over the edge.=绫濑第一个爆发，她浓稠的籽液喷洒在自己和早坂身上。在她高潮时，她的臀部夹紧了七濑的肉棒，让那个银发女孩也达到了顶峰。
Ah... Ayase! Fuck!=啊……绫濑！肏！
Nanase's orgasm hits hard, and she buries her cock deep inside Ayase's ass, spurting out her load until it's leaking out from the hole.=七濑猛烈地达到高潮，她将肉棒深深埋入绫濑的屁股里，喷涌出她的液体，直到从洞口溢出。
Don't stop! Don't stop don't stop!=别停！别停别停！
Hayasaka begs of Sena as she's pushed quickly over the edge herself. Hayasaka's body writhing as she cums.=早坂被迅速推向高潮，她恳求着星奏。早坂的身体在她高潮时扭动着。
Her cock emptying its load onto her thighs just as Sena starts blowing her own load up Hayasaka's ass.=她的阴茎将精液射到大腿上，而星奏也开始将自己的精液射入早坂的屁股。
Mmmm Hayasaka... you came so much.=嗯……早坂，你射了好多。
You want to go again?=你还想再来一次吗？
A-Already?=这、这就好了？
Mmmhhmm hehehe=嗯哼哼，呵呵呵。
r:"What do you think, (.+?)-san? Or do you want to join in?"=$1先生，你觉得怎么样？或者你想加入我们吗？
The girls turn to me and I just laugh.=女孩们转向我，我只是笑了笑。
You four are having so much fun already. But I think I've got something to make things interesting.=你们四个已经玩得很开心了。不过我想我有些东西能让事情变得更有趣。
I'd secretly saved a couple outfits from that box that was mistakenly delivered to me. I quickly grab those from hiding and return to the girls.=我偷偷地把那个错误送到我这里的箱子里的几套衣服藏了起来。我迅速把它们取出来，然后回到女孩们身边。
Sena slips into the swimsuit this time along with some black leggings. The rest of the items are an assortment of lingerie and stockings which Hayasaka and Ayase put on.=这次星奏换上了泳衣和一些黑色紧身裤。剩下的物品是各种内衣和丝袜，由早坂和绫濑穿上。
But soon they're right back at it and as much as I'd want to join in, four's already a crowd. I'm more than happy to watch... for now.=但很快她们又打闹起来，尽管我很想加入，但四个人已经够多了。我很乐意看着……至少现在是这样。
Well Ayase... mmm can you go again?=Ayase……嗯，你能再来一次吗？
Maybe you won't cum so fast this time.=也许这次你不会射那么快了。
I-I'll try.=我、我试试。
Nanase slides her cock back up inside of Ayase, eliciting a loud whimper from the girl. It's not long and Nanase's penis is steadily thrusting in and out of the girl's ass.=七濑将她的肉棒又插回绫濑体内，女孩发出一声响亮的呜咽。没过多久，七濑的阴茎就稳定地进出着女孩的屁股。
<i>Mmmm mmm ahhhh</i>=嗯嗯啊！
Ahhh N-Nanase...=啊……七、七濑……
Of course, Hayasaka can't help herself and soon has those fingers wrapped around Ayase's cock, jerking her off once more.=当然了，早坂情不自禁地用手指握住绫濑的阴茎，再次帮她手淫起来。
Ahh! S-she's doing it again! Fuck!=啊！她、她又来了！糟了！
That's not my problem. Hehe...=这不是我的问题。嘿嘿……
Nanase gives a hard thrust, wriggling her hips under the blonde so she can pound her way harder into Ayase's ass.=七濑猛地一顶，在金发女郎身下扭动着腰肢，以便更有力地冲撞绫濑的屁股。
Her mouth opens up for Ayase and she slides her tongue back out across the girl's lips.=她的嘴巴为绫濑而张开，舌头在女孩的唇上滑过。
D-Do me again too.=再、再来一次。
Mmm your dick feels sooo good, Sena-kun.=嗯，你的小弟弟感觉真好，星奏同学。
Sena wastes not a moment longer and pushes her shaft back into Hayasaka. The girls each let out their own moans, with Sena quickly thrusting back up to speed.=星奏不再浪费片刻，将自己的肉棒推回早坂体内。女孩们各自发出呻吟，星奏也迅速恢复了抽插的速度。
Making Hayasaka's body bounce up and down on that slick cock of hers.=早坂的身体在她那光滑的肉棒上上下颠簸。
You're so cute like this Hayasaka-san.=早坂小姐，你现在这样真可爱。
Almost like a wedding dress. Mmmphh=几乎就像婚纱一样。嗯嗯
Ahh.. D-Don't say that... <i>mmmm</i>=啊……别、别那样说……嗯～
You're blushing Hayasaka. Oh, I really do love you.=早坂你脸红了。哦，我真是爱死你了。
Sena wriggles her tongue out over the girl's lips, soon pulling her in for another kiss. Their lips meet and, hungrily, Sena works her mouth against Hayasaka's.=星奏的舌头缠绕着女孩的嘴唇，很快又吻了上去。她们的唇瓣相接，星奏贪婪地含住了早坂的嘴。
Her hand gives tickling caresses to that shaft between Hayasaka's legs, making the girl tremble against her.=她的手轻轻抚摸着早坂双腿间的私密之处，让她在她怀里颤抖起来。
Ahh... Nanase... I'm already... again!=啊……七濑……我又……又来了！
Already?!=这么快？！
Mmm you really are fast Ayase-san. I love it.=嗯……绫濑同学你真的很快呢。我喜欢这样。
M-May I...=我、我可以……
Ayase's whipped. She's begging Nanase to let her cum as she's being fucked. The girl's dick just drooling precum all over Hayasaka's hand.=绫濑被征服了。她被肏得央求七濑让她高潮。她的肉棒在早坂手上不停地淌着前列腺液。
Her body gyrating over top of that shaft inside of her. Even Nanase is panting for breath, having trouble keeping up with the blonde.=她的身体在她体内那根肉棒上扭动着。就连七濑也气喘吁吁，难以跟上这个金发女孩的节奏。
Mmm, go ahead.=嗯，来吧。
Make another mess for me.=再给我弄乱一次。
Ayase closes her eyes, focusing on the pleasure quickly building up inside of her. The girl's body tensing the faster Nanase's thrusts become.=绫濑闭上双眼，专注于体内迅速积聚的快感。七濑的动作越发快速，女孩的身体也愈加紧绷。
Mmm me too! Sena... I'm gonna cum too.=嗯……我也是！小世，我也要射了。
Sena... Cum with me.=小世……和我一起高潮吧。
Ahhmm Hayasaka.. I will. I'll cum. Go ahead, baby.=嗯嗯，早坂……我会的。我会高潮的。来吧，宝贝。
Explode for me!=为我绽放吧！
Sena whimpers onto Hayasaka's mouth and it doesn't take much longer before I hear the orgasmic cries of the four girls once again.=星奏呜咽着吻上早坂的唇，没过多久，我再次听到了四个女孩高潮的喊叫声。
N-Nanase! Fuck!=七、七濑！肏！
Ayase shoots her load again over Hayasaka and herself. Ayase's body quivers from being spent as Nanase shoots inside of her.=绫濑的爱液再次喷洒在早坂和她自己身上。七濑在绫濑体内发射时，她的身体因精疲力尽而颤抖。
Mmmph!=嗯！
The silver haired girl bursts, letting her cum fill Ayase's ass, with some leaking out.=银发女孩释放，让她的精液充满绫濑的臀部，一些溢了出来。
Of course, the blonde is left whimpering when Hayasaka squeezes her cock, cumming with Sena's cock buried inside of her.=当然，金发女孩在早坂挤压她的阴茎时发出了呜咽声，她的阴道里埋着濑那的阴茎，高潮了。
Both Sena and Hayasaka moan into each other's mouths as they cum. Too caught up in their kiss to say anything while they empty their seed over each other.=濑那和早坂高潮时，呻吟声回荡在彼此的口腔中。他们沉浸在亲吻里，什么也说不出来，只是将彼此的精华倾泻而出。
The four curl up together for some time, panting and shivering from the waves of ecstasy hitting them.=四人紧紧地依偎在一起，从阵阵袭来的狂喜中不住地喘息和颤抖。
r:"(.+?)-san. You haven't had any yet, have you?"=$1先生。您还没吃呢，是吧？
Ummm... no?=嗯……没有？
What are you waiting for?=您还在等什么？
This is your party as much as ours.=这既是我们的派对，也是你的派对。
Ayase somehow manages to reach up and grab me, pulling down on top of them all. I don't know how they can all keep going like this. But I'm not complaining. Not one bit.=绫濑不知怎么够到并抓住了我，把我拉到了他们身上。我不知道他们怎么能一直这样下去。但我一点也不抱怨。一点也不。
The night carries on, and I don't know how many times these girls push me over the edge. Hayasaka manages to cum at least one more time, along with Ayase.=夜色渐浓，我不知道这些女孩们第几次将我推向巅峰。早坂和绫濑至少又高潮了一次。
Sena and Nanase though, they're spent. That doesn't stop them from helping out.=不过，星奏和七濑她们已经精疲力尽了。但这并没有阻止她们提供帮助。
What time do we fall asleep? No clue. We go late into the night, and eventually, everyone just collapses on top of each other...=我们几点睡着？不知道。我们一直玩到深夜，最后大家就这么一个接一个地倒下了……
The morning rays of sun leak in from the window, casting a spotlight over the mess of covers and bodies sprawled out over my floor.=清晨的阳光从窗户斜射进来，照亮了我地板上凌乱的毯子和四散的人影。
It takes me a few moments to brush out the sleep from my eyes, before I can finally sit up and stretch.=我花了几秒钟才从睡意中清醒过来，终于坐起身，伸了个懒腰。
What a night.=真是个不眠之夜。
The four girls are still fast asleep, and I have no intention of waking them.=四个女孩仍在熟睡，我可不打算吵醒她们。
Meandering over to the kitchen, I pull open the fridge and pour myself out some orange juice.=我溜达到厨房，拉开冰箱，给自己倒了些橙汁。
I consider starting up some breakfast for the girls, but without knowing how long they'll sleep, I decide against it.=我考虑给女孩们做些早餐，但不知道她们会睡多久，于是便作罢了。
Kyahhh!=呀！
Just as I'm enjoying my quiet morning, a scream erupts from the living room and I hurry inside to see what's wrong. A mouse? A bug? Or maybe a peeping tom!=正当我享受着宁静的早晨时，客厅里传来了尖叫声，我赶紧冲进去看出了什么事。是老鼠？虫子？还是偷窥狂！
We... We all slept together!=我们……我们睡在一起了！
We all had sex!=我们都发生过关系！
Uhh... How should I respond? Yeah, that's totally what happened. Sure, everyone was a bit drunk, but I'll be damned if that wasn't the wildest party I'd ever been a part of.=呃……我该怎么回应？对，确实就是那样。当然，大家都喝得有点多，但那绝对是我参加过的最疯狂的派对。
I suppose it makes sense though. Sena doesn't give off the vibes of being a party girl.=我想这也很合理。塞娜看起来确实不像是会去派对的女孩。
Sena-kun... What is it?=小星奏……怎么了？
Ayase is the next to wake from her slumber. Well, she's the first one to fully open her eyes. With Sena's scream, it's a wonder the whole complex isn't pounding on my door.=绫濑是下一个从睡梦中醒来的。嗯，她是第一个完全睁开眼睛的。星奏的尖叫声真是不得了，整个大楼的人竟然没有因此来敲我的门。
W-What time is it?=现在是、是几点？
A little after nine.=刚过九点。
Hungry?=饿了？
I attempt to keep the mood light, but it's impossible to ignore the lack of clothes and the bed-mates.=我试图让气氛轻松些，但那光着的身体和同床的人，却不可能被忽视。
Ayase takes one look at the two girls stirring beside her and then at Sena. She opens her mouth to question me, but then apparently remembers the answer.=绫濑看了一眼身边刚醒的两个女孩，又看了看塞娜。她张开嘴想问我什么，但显然她自己又想起了答案。
Great. So it wasn't a dream.=糟了，看来这不是梦。
Sena-kun? Ayase-san? You two alright?=“塞纳君？绫濑小姐？你们两个还好吧？”
At least of the three, Hayasaka has the most measured response. Still, even she looks to be regretting last night's escapades.=三人之中，至少早坂的反应最为克制。即便如此，她看起来也对昨晚的冒险懊悔不已。
Her gaze briefly meets with Ayase, before she looks away. Sena's so worked up, she can't even speak to the others, let alone look at them.=她的目光短暂地与绫濑相触，随后便移开了。塞纳情绪激动到甚至无法与其他人说话，更别提看他们了。
Nagicchi. Nagicchi! Wake up.=小渚，小渚！醒醒。
Nanase finally sits up and the whole gang is now awake. Everyone awkwardly gazes at each other, then at the floor, and then at each other some more.=七濑终于坐起身，所有人都醒了。大家尴尬地互相看着，然后看向地板，接着又互相看着。
It's a weird cycle that never seems to end.=这是一个永无止境的怪圈。
How about I make pancakes?=我来做煎饼怎么样？
I, again, try to appeal to their stomachs. Instead of smiles or random exclamations of fire hazards, I'm greeted to icy cold glares from all fronts. <i>When did I become the bad guy here?!</i>=我再一次试图迎合他们的胃口。然而，我没有得到笑脸或是对火灾隐患的随意惊叹，而是四面八方冰冷的目光。“我究竟是从什么时候开始变成这里面的坏人的？！”
You're really going to act like nothing happened?=你真打算装作什么都没发生过吗？
Knew it. Total pervert.=果然。彻头彻尾的变态。
H-Hey! That's really rich coming from you, Hayasaka-san!=哼！你也好意思说这种话，早坂同学！
What's up with you girls?=你们这是怎么了？
Really? You don't know?=真的？你不知道吗？
r:"He's a freak. Orgies are just the norm for (.+?)-san."=他是个怪胎，淫乱派对对$1先生来说只是家常便饭。
He's finally showing his true colors.=他终于露出真面目了。
r:"鱼-(.+?)-san...is this true?"=鱼、$1先生……这是真的吗？
N-No! Of course not!=不、不是的！当然不是！
Listen. Every one of you cares about each other. Loves each other. Like a family.=听着，你们每个人都关心彼此，爱着彼此，就像一家人一样。
So you're into incest.=所以你喜欢乱伦。
Hayasaka. Call the cops.=早坂，报警。
On it.=明白。
What?! No. Stop! Not like that!=什么？！不。住手！不是那样！
Why is it that when Nanase opens her mouth, she always has to say the one thing that can make a situation ten times worse?=为什么七濑一开口，总能把事情弄糟十倍？
These girls are taking this way too seriously, and worrying way, way too much!=这些女孩太当真了，也太、太担心了！
What I'm trying to say is look how close we are with each other.=我想说的是，你看我们俩多亲近啊。
You girls mean the world to me. I'd do anything for you.=你们女孩对我来说就是全世界。我愿为你们做任何事。
Just like when we needed that website upgrade, or the concert, all of you worked so hard so that all of us would succeed.=就像我们当初需要升级网站，或者举办音乐会时，你们所有人那么努力，就是为了我们大家都能成功。
I... guess that's true.=我……想那是真的。
We share each other's victories, and we mourn each other's failures.=我们分享彼此的胜利，也哀悼彼此的失败。
We're a team. That's what we do.=我们是一个团队。我们就是这样做的。
This relates to sex how?=这和性有什么关系？
I let out a sigh.=我叹了口气。
Be honest Hayasaka-san. Did you really hate it that much?=早坂小姐，老实说。你就那么讨厌吗？
Expressing your love with people who're so close to... was it really that wrong?=表达你对亲近之人的爱……真的错了吗？
Ayase is the first one I see smiling. She shifts back and forth in place, and I latch onto that big, grinning face.=绫濑是我看到的第一个露出笑容的人。她在原地来回挪动着，我立刻被她那张咧着嘴的大笑脸吸引住了。
Ayase-san. You enjoyed yourself, didn't you?=绫濑小姐。你玩得很开心吧？
I saw how much fun you were having with Nanase-kun.=我看到你和七濑玩得多么开心。
Y-Yeah...=嗯……
See? When people love each other this much, why is expressing that love so wrong?=看，当人们彼此相爱到这种程度时，为什么表达这种爱会是错的？
I guess it was quite exhilarating.=我想那一定相当令人振奋。
Yeah! That's exactly what it was.=对！就是那样。
Well? Hayasaka-san? Nanase-kun?=怎么样？早坂同学？七濑同学？
Hayasaka is silent for a few moments, stretching how the tension in the air before a smile finally stretches across her lips.=早坂沉默了几秒，脸上的笑容终于舒展开来，打破了空气中紧张的气氛。
Well, if Sena-kun is fine with it, I can't really argue.=既然星奏同学没意见，我也没什么好说的了。
Besides, it's not like I didn't have any fun either.=况且，我也并非毫无乐趣。
See? What'd I tell you?=看吧？我怎么跟你说的？
Nanase-kun?=七濑同学？
r:"So you finally got your harem, (.+?)-san."=所以你终于有你的后宫了，$1儿同学。
Heh. It wasn't all bad.=呵，也没那么糟。
I did enjoy teasing Ayase-san.=我确实很喜欢逗绫濑同学。
Nanase laughs when she notices how flustered Ayase got from the sudden admission. The other three burst out into laughter, and I breathe out a sigh of relief.=七濑注意到绫濑因这突然的表白而慌乱的样子，不禁笑出声来。另外三个人也跟着大笑起来，我松了口气。
Really, it shouldn't have been this big a deal. These girls are already so close. <i>And I do like the harem.</i>=说真的，这本不该是什么大事。这些女孩已经如此亲密了。而我确实喜欢这后宫。
Now can we have pancakes?=现在我们可以吃煎饼了吗？
I'm actually hungry at this point, and wouldn't mind getting something in my stomach. If all the drama is over, I'd like to finally get a proper start to the day.=我现在真的饿了，不介意吃点东西填饱肚子。如果所有的闹剧都结束了，我希望能好好开始这一天。
Make what you want. I'm getting an Ayase sandwich.=你想做什么就做什么。我要去拿三明治，绫濑。
Come on Hayasaka-san.=来吧，早坂。
Nanase grabs hold of the flustered Ayase, and with a wink, drags the girl off to my bedroom.=七濑抓住惊慌失措的绫濑，眨了眨眼，把她拖进了我的卧室。
Hayasaka gives us a cheeky smile before she follows them in and closes the door. Somehow, I get the feeling Nanase was just looking for an excuse to take the blonde again.=早坂狡黠一笑，跟着她们进了屋，关上门。不知怎的，我总觉得七濑只是在找个借口再次带走那个金发女孩。
Rolling my eyes, I head into the kitchen and start pulling out ingredients from the cupboards. <i>They'll come running once they smell my pancakes.</i>=我翻了个白眼，走进厨房，开始从橱柜里拿出食材。待会儿闻到我做的煎饼，她们就会跑过来了。
r:"Would you like some help, (.+?)-san?"=你需要帮忙吗，$1儿？
Me? Oh if you want to.=我吗？哦，如果你想的话。
Besides, I don't think I could go another round with them. Not yet anyways.=况且，我想我没法和他们再打一轮了。至少现在不行。
I laugh. Don't blame her there. Honestly, I'm probably too tired to be messing with anything that could start a fire. Having Sena here to supervise isn't a bad idea.=我笑了。在这件事上不能怪她。说实话，我可能太累了，没法碰任何可能引起火灾的东西。让塞娜在这里监督不是个坏主意。
Then you get first dibs.=那你先挑。
I get first dibs... on you.=我能先挑……挑你。
Wha...=什……
I don't get a chance to respond. Sena presses her lips in against mine for a kiss. Closing my eyes, I wrap my arms around the girl and pull her in.=我还没来得及回应，塞娜便将唇压了上来，吻住了我。我闭上双眼，双臂环住她，将她拉近。
When her tongue taps at my mouth, I open up. Letting her wet muscle wander in. <i>The hell with pancakes.</i>=当她的舌尖轻叩我的唇时，我张开了嘴，任由她湿润的舌滑入。管他什么煎饼。
I've got my breakfast right here. And maybe later, I'll make a sandwich of my own.=我的早餐就在这儿了。也许待会儿，我自己会做个三明治。
Ayase Yuzu Scenes=绫濑柚子场景
Nanase Nagisa Scenes=七濑渚场景
Hayasaka Kaede Scenes=早坂枫场景
Nanase wanders off into the streets, leaving me alone in the dark. My mind is racing and it takes me a few minutes to calm myself down. <i>What is she planning?</i>=七濑径自走上街头，把我独自留在黑暗中。我心乱如麻，花了几分钟才让自己冷静下来。她到底在计划什么？
    <b>You can come over</b>\r\n    <color\=#ffffff88>No, you can't come over</color>=    <b>你可以过来</b>    <color\=#ffffff88>不，你不能过来</color>
As much as I worry, I'm also counting down the minutes to when she arrives.=我既忧心忡忡，又分秒必争地计算着她到来的时间。
Is she going to text or call me? Does she even have my number? I don't remember. I have hers though, so if she does contact me, I'll know.=她会给我发短信还是打电话？她甚至有我的号码吗？我不记得了。不过我有她的号码，所以如果她联系我，我就会知道。
Nanase wanders off into the streets, leaving me alone in the dark. My mind is racing and it takes me a few minutes to calm myself down. What is she planning?=菜菜子走上街头，把我独自留在黑暗中。我心乱如麻，花了几分钟才冷静下来。她到底在计划什么？
My little pet.=我的小宠物。
See you tomorrow then.=那明天见了。
That's what I like to hear.=我就爱听这个。
No use in beating around the bush I guess. Maybe if I ask her flat out, we can get the awkwardness out of the way and actually move on to enjoying each other's company.=我想，拐弯抹角也没什么用。也许我直接问她，就能消除尴尬，然后我们就能真正开心地相处了。
It doesn't matter anyway. By the time I'd actually find something to watch, she'd probably arrive.=反正也没关系。等我真找到要看的东西时，她大概也到了。
It's a long shot, but what the hell?=希望渺茫，但豁出去了！
So...=所以……
You mentioned something about "breaking me in." What did you mean by that?=你提到过“调教”我，那是什么意思？
The penalty for screwing one of them up? A swift blow to the contestant's nethers. Did I mention all the contestants were men?=搞砸其中一个的惩罚？迅速打击参赛者的下体。我有没有提过所有参赛者都是男性？
There's a few things I can put away, but nothing that'll cause problems when Nanase eventually arrives.=我能收好几样东西，但没什么会给七濑最终到来时造成麻烦。
I shake my head as she finishes up the sandwich and tosses the plastic container onto the floor. Right in front of me!=她做好三明治，把塑料盒扔到地板上，就在我面前！我摇了摇头。
Pfft. Daytime television.=噗嗤。白天的电视节目。
There's an end table right next to Nanase, but no, she flings the container onto the floor in front of her.=七海旁边就有一张边桌，但她不，她把容器扔到了自己面前的地板上。
I finish my breakfast and without reading another article, I move to the living room to try and watch TV. I flip through the channels, but nothing speaks to me.=我吃完早饭，没再看别的文章，就去客厅试着看电视。我翻了翻频道，但没什么吸引我的。
Sunday. It's finally Sunday. Am I excited? Am I worried?=周日。终于到周日了。我激动吗？我担心吗？
The answer to both is: yes. Today is the day that Nanase visits, and does whatever it is she meant when she said, "breaking me in."=两个问题的答案都是：是的。七濑今天要来，而且要实现她所说的“磨合我”的含义。
What the hell? There's a table right there...=搞什么鬼？那里就有一张桌子啊……
My imagination is running so wild with scenarios that I just lay in bed, stressing over what's to come.=我的想象力在各种设想中狂奔，我只能躺在床上，为即将发生的事情而紧张。
I wasn't asking for your opinion.=我没有征求你的意见。
Throw it away.=扔掉它。
<i>What the hell am I doing?</i> Why'd I even bother inviting her over if <i>this</i> is what she's going to do?=我到底在干什么？如果她要这么做，我为什么还要邀请她过来？
What happened in the cafe, I'll never forget it. It's also why I'm counting down those minutes.=咖啡馆里发生的一切，我永生难忘。这也是我倒计时分秒的原因。
But in the good way. How could I not look forward to more of that?=但这是一种好的方式。我怎能不期待更多呢？
When I finally get out of bed, I clean myself up and get dressed. Fortunately, the apartment is pretty tidy.=当我终于起床后，我梳洗一番，穿好衣服。幸运的是，公寓很整洁。
r:"Ever have a dog (.+?)-san?"=你养过狗$1吗？
You have to train the pup not to crap in the house, not to steal food off the table, and how to be a good boy.=你得训练小狗不在屋里拉屎，不偷吃桌上的食物，还得教它做个好孩子。
That's what "breaking you in" means.=那就是“磨合你”的意思。
This whole situation is humiliating. She leans against the couch with her legs thrown up on my back as if I'm a piece of furniture.=眼前的一切都令我蒙羞。她把腿翘到我背上，靠在沙发上，仿佛我是一件家具。
No. But you're close enough.=不，但你已经够接近了。
You need to be taught how to be an obedient pet.=你需要被教导如何成为一只听话的宠物。
She laughs again as my cheeks flush. There's little I can do in this position, until Nanase decides I've had enough.=她又笑了，我的脸颊泛红。我这个姿势动弹不得，直到七濑觉得我受够了为止。
Now go. Get rid of that garbage for me.=现在去，替我把那些垃圾处理掉。
She lifts her feet off of me finally, and grabbing the empty sandwich container, I get up and get out of the room.=她终于把脚从我身上拿开了，我拿起空三明治盒，起身离开了房间。
Honestly, it's more stressful with Nanase here than I imagined it would be. I'm exhausted and she's only been here for an hour or two.=老实说，七濑在这里比我想象的还要让人紧张。我累坏了，而她才来了不过一两个小时。
Bring me some chips while you're up.=你起来的时候给我带点薯条。
But if I don't do it, my silver haired friend will be back in here scurrying through the cupboards like a raccoon.=但如果我不这么做，我那位银发朋友就会像浣熊一样，再次在这儿翻箱倒柜。
Just do it.=尽管去做。
I say to myself. Snatching up a bag of chips and a bowl for her, I take them back in and stop.=我对自己说道。我抓起一袋薯片和一个碗给她，然后拿回到里面，停了下来。
Here is Nanase, kneeling in front of the television, opening up every little door and drawer on my entertainment stand.=这是七濑，她正跪在电视机前，打开我娱乐柜上的每一个小门和抽屉。
I almost drop the chips and bowl when I walk back into the living room.=当我回到客厅时，我差点把薯片和碗都掉了。
Looking for games.=正在寻找游戏。
What makes you think you can just go through all my stuff?=你凭什么觉得你可以翻我的所有东西？
Because you're my pet.=因为你是我养的宠物。
Drop those on the chair.=把那些东西放到椅子上。
You actually game on this thing?=你真拿这玩意儿玩游戏啊？
Nanase pulls out the only gaming console I own. A cheap Nimbendo console I kept from when I was a kid.=七濑掏出了我唯一一台游戏主机。那是我小时候留下的，一台廉价的Nimbendo主机。
I don't really have time for gaming.=我没怎么有时间玩游戏。
I grew up with that system. And I wanted to keep it.=我伴着这台主机长大，也想把它留存下来。
Better than nothing I guess.=聊胜于无吧。
She shrugs her shoulders and I swear she's insulting somehow.=她耸了耸肩，我敢说她的样子很像在侮辱人。
They were always very hospitable people. <i>Mom. Dad. How on earth would you deal with Nanase?</i>=他们总是很好客。**妈妈。爸爸。你们到底是怎么应付七濑的？**
I'm at the end of my rope. Nanase plugs a game into the console and mashes away at the buttons. Urban Fantasy Fighter 2 Turbo. Of course, it's a fighting game she picks.=我真是受够了。七濑将游戏卡插进主机，然后胡乱按着按钮。《都市幻想格斗2 Turbo》。果不其然，她选了个格斗游戏。
I watch Nanase play for a bit and grab a few chips for myself. At least things are quiet, and she's not ordering me around.=我看着七濑玩了一会儿，给自己抓了几片薯片。至少现在很安静，她没有对我发号施令。
<i>She's actually pretty good at this.</i> Nanase liked video games, I knew that. I just didn't know how good she was at them. <i>And I don't think I ever cleared that fight.</i>=她玩得真不错。我知道七濑喜欢玩电子游戏。只是不知道她玩得这么好。我好像从来没打赢过那一仗。
Did you want any chips?=你要薯片吗？
Figured I may as well ask since she's the one that wanted them.=既然是她想要的，那我就顺便问问吧。
You play many video games growing up?=你从小玩很多电子游戏吗？
One family I stayed with had all the consoles at the time.=我住过的一户人家当时拥有所有游戏主机。
Bigger family. But I got to play all the newest games.=更大的家庭。但我却能玩到所有最新游戏。
Bet your parents grabbed this out of a dumpster.=打赌你爸妈是从垃圾堆里捡的。
They weren't that cheap.=他们没那么小气。
But it wasn't new either. Dad bought it off my cousin for my birthday.=但它也不是新的。爸爸在我生日时从我表哥那里买来的。
Ha! Were you poor or something?=哈！你以前很穷吗？
Could've been worse.=本可以更糟。
I never considered us to be poor, but maybe we were on the lower end of the income spectrum. They're doing much better now, and me, well I'm a cafe manager. Can't complain about that.=我从没觉得我们穷，但也许我们处于收入阶层的底端。他们现在过得好多了，而我，嗯，我是一家咖啡馆的经理。对此没什么可抱怨的。
Stupid cheap shit of a move!=这臭不要脸的烂招！
How the hell are you supposed to dodge that?=这他妈要怎么躲？
She curses at the screen as her computer controlled opponent cheap-shots her character in the groin.=当电脑控制的对手阴险地攻击她的角色下体时，她对着屏幕咒骂。
And it looks like the game has claimed another victim.=看来这游戏又多了一个受害者。
Using her last continue, Nanase thumbs away at the buttons. Using every trick in the book to beat the dirty fighting bastard on the screen, only to be KOed by the same stupid move.=七濑用掉她最后一次续命机会，不停地按下按钮。她使出浑身解数，就为了打败屏幕上那个卑鄙无耻的混蛋，结果却还是被那同一个蠢招给KO了。
Oh screw off!=哦，滚开！
I can't help but laugh at her. I've never seen Nanase this worked up over something so silly.=我忍不住嘲笑她。我从未见过七濑为这种小事气成这样。
You think you can do better?=你觉得自己能做得更好吗？
Hehe Hell no.=呵呵，才不呢。
I've never even made it to that boss.=我甚至从未遇到过那个头目。
Then what are you laughing about?=那你笑什么？
Here. I'll show you.=给你。我给你看看。
For the first few opponents, Nanase shrugs at the strategies. Those enemies go down pretty easy long as you're not stupid with your moveset.=对付最初几个对手时，七濑对战术不屑一顾。只要你的招式选择不蠢，那些敌人就很容易被打倒。
I zip my mouth shut and don't argue. The final round begins, and the fat boss gets in a blow early.=我紧闭嘴巴，没有争辩。最后一轮开始了，那个肥胖的头目很快就打了一击。
Nanase comes in with a special and it's neck and neck. Her fingers flop over the buttons, trying to evade and parry.=七濑使出了一个必杀技，战况胶着。她的手指在按钮上翻飞，试图躲避和招架。
Health bars inch their way down, and with a roundhouse kick to the fatty's jawline, Nanase takes the win and the match!=血条缓慢下降，随着一记回旋踢击中胖子的下巴，七濑赢得了这一回合，也赢得了比赛！
Now that's what I'm talking about!=这才像话嘛！
Take that you giant tub of lard!=去你的，大肥猪！
Fortunately, the next few enemies step it down in difficulty and Nanase manages a comfortable few levels.=幸好接下来的几个敌人难度有所降低，七濑也得以轻松升了几级。
You ever play like this with anyone else?=你以前也和别人这样玩过吗？
The family I stayed with didn't have crap for games.=我寄宿的那家人根本没什么游戏。
I usually ended up playing... whatever their son wanted.=我通常玩的是……他们儿子想玩的任何游戏。
Step-brother? How was he?=继兄弟？他怎么样？
He was okay.=他还行。
But he was big into the anime stuff.=但他非常喜欢动漫。
Not into it that much?=没那么喜欢？
Eventually, the easier grunts get finished off and Nanase bumps into the next big boss of the game.=很快，那些好对付的喽啰就被解决了，七濑也遇到了游戏里的下一个大头目。
The next match starts and a high flying ninja of a girl swoops in and just tears Nanase apart.=下一场比赛开始了，一个身手敏捷的女忍者突然出现，将七濑撕成了碎片。
It's not even close. Both times, the ninja girl had 3/4 of her health remaining before Nanase bit the dust.=战况根本谈不上接近。两次，七濑倒下时，那个忍者女孩都还有四分之三的生命值。
Shit!=糟了！
She no more than throws the controller down and the bowl of chips is knocked over. The bowl's contents spill out over my floor, sending crumbs and chips alike, everywhere.=她没多想就扔下手柄，结果把薯片碗打翻了。碗里的薯片洒了我一地，碎屑和薯片到处都是。
Get that, will you?=你能去拿一下吗？
You're the one that knocked them over.=是你把它们撞倒的。
It's just one thing after another with this girl. We'd actually had a pleasant time with the video game, all things considered.=这姑娘净是惹麻烦。不过说到底，玩电子游戏那会儿我们俩还挺开心的。
I have to admit, I'm getting pretty damned tired of cleaning up after her.=我得承认，给她擦屁股这种事，我真是受够了。
How about a little respect for other people's homes?=你就不能尊重一下别人的家吗？
How about you stop complaining and start cleaning?=你能不能别再抱怨，开始打扫了？
I want another shot with UFF 2.=我想再和UFF 2打一场。
Really? Can't she help out at least once? Five minutes and she could have this cleaned up. But no.=真的？她就不能至少帮一次忙吗？五分钟她就能把这里打扫干净了。但她不。
The video games are suddenly all that matter. It feels more like an excuse if you ask me.=突然间电子游戏成了唯一重要的事情。如果你问我，这感觉更像是一个借口。
I thought you came over here to spend time with me.=我以为你过来是为了和我待在一起的。
Not act like a child and make me clean up after you.=而不是像个孩子一样，让我在你身后收拾烂摊子。
Oh? Someone getting greedy over here?=噢？有人在这里变得贪婪了吗？
What? N-No!=什么？不，不是！
With the slightest of shoves, Nanase pushes me down onto the floor. Before I can even think to escape, she climbs her way on top of me.=七濑轻轻一推，我就倒在了地上。还没等我想到要逃，她就爬到了我身上。
Her body hovers over my own, her sapphire eyes following me as I try backing my way out of her grip.=她的身体悬在我上方，我试图挣脱她的控制，而她那蓝宝石般的眼睛则紧紧盯着我。
All I manage to do however is back myself into a corner. Nanase easily closes the gap, her lips widening with that smile.=然而，我却把自己逼到了绝境。七濑轻易地逼近，她的唇边绽放出那熟悉的笑容。
I did tell you I'd be breaking you in today. Didn't I?=我告诉过你今天我会驯服你。不是吗？
And you have been a really good boy today haven't you?=你今天真的很乖，不是吗？
With a quick swipe of her hand, Nanase presses her palm against my chest, holding me down against the floor.=七濑迅速一挥手，将手掌按在我的胸口，把我压在地板上。
My heart pounds in my head, watching her lips drift closer and closer to my face.=我心跳加速，眼看着她的唇离我的脸越来越近。
Our mouths meet, and my face heats up from the soft, wet sensation of the silver haired girl's kiss.=我们双唇相接，银发女孩柔软湿润的吻让我面红耳赤。
For a moment, all I see are those bright blue eyes of Nanase, gazing right through me.=刹那间，我只看到七濑那双明亮的蓝色眼睛，直勾勾地望着我，似乎要将我看穿。
Without thinking, I open up my mouth and Nanase pulls away.=我没多想，便张开了嘴，而七濑则抽身离开了。
Now you're getting into it.=你渐入佳境了。
Nanase-kun. This is a bit far, isn't it?=七濑同学。这有点远了吧？
Why? You want me to stop?=为什么？你希望我停下吗？
All you have to do is push me away.=你只需要推开我。
Her voice softens to almost a whisper as she leans back in.=她身体后倾，声音柔和得几乎成了耳语。
I don't think you will though.=不过我觉得你不会那样做的。
Cause you like being bullied...don't you?=因为你喜欢被欺负……不是吗？
I don't get a chance to answer. Nanase's lips find mine once again, and this time, she's the one to open up her mouth.=我没来得及回答。七濑的唇再次贴上我的，这一次，她主动张开了口。
Our lips slip over each other's, and Nanase's tongue quickly slides its way over my own wet muscle.=我们的唇瓣彼此滑过，七濑的舌尖迅速地滑过我湿润的舌面。
She cradles my face with her hand, making sure that I don't pull away. Not that I'd have anywhere to go if I wanted to.=她用手托着我的脸，确保我不会退缩。就算我想，我也无处可去。
The maid has me backed into a corner here. She lays her body firmly over my own, trapping me under those luscious lips.=女仆把我逼到了角落里。她紧紧地贴在我的身上，用她那性感的双唇困住了我。
mmphhh=唔嗯
nnggch...haahhnn=嗯嗯……哈啊
<i>mmm...</i>=嗯……
Each time those lips open up, Nanase lets out a brief moan before slapping her mouth back onto mine.=那双唇每次张开，七濑都会发出一声短暂的呻吟，然后再次把她的嘴唇贴到我的嘴上。
<i>mmmmm</i>=嗯……
The wet dribble of saliva streaks down my chin. Her tongue does not retreat until she's thoroughly explored the contours of my mouth.=口水湿漉漉地顺着我的下巴流淌。她的舌头没有退却，直到彻底探索了我口腔的每一个角落。
Only after our kiss ends, do I feel Nanase shifting over top of me.=我们的吻结束后，我才感觉到七濑在我身上动了一下。
Nanase reaches down, and takes hold of my groin in her fingers. Squeezing me through my pants, the girl never breaks eye contact with me.=七濑向下伸手，用手指抓住我的腹股沟。她隔着裤子捏着我，眼睛却从未离开过我的视线。
When she does take hold of my member through my pants, a smirk stretches across her face.=当她隔着裤子抓住我的分身时，嘴角浮起一抹坏笑。
r:"You're enjoying this too much, (.+?)-san."=你可太乐在其中了，$1儿。
Don't tell me you wanted to be bullied.=别告诉我你就是想被欺负。
No matter how hard I try, I cannot summon a response.=不论我如何努力，也无法唤起一丝回应。
Her silver hair bounces against her shoulders as she laughs at me. Nanase has me right where she wants me.=她银色的发丝随着笑声在肩头跃动，嘲弄着我。七濑已经完全掌控了我。
You can be honest with me.=你大可坦诚以告。
I can tell you've been looking forward to this.=我看得出来你一直很期待这个。
<i>She's toying with me! She knows damn well what's wrong.</i>=她是在耍我！她明明知道问题在哪儿。
You're worried you won't get to cum again.=你担心自己再也无法高潮。
Am I right?=我说得对吗？
A smile spreads over her face, and suddenly, the girl reaches into my pants and takes hold of my penis.=她脸上绽放出笑容，突然，女孩伸手探入我的裤子，握住了我的阴茎。
The tugging jerks to my stiffening length work out a moan from my lips.=她拉拽着我逐渐变硬的下身，让我不禁呻吟出声。
Between the tight fit of her hand moving in my pants, to the firm grip Nanase has on my dick, I can do little more than yelp out in frustration.=她的手紧紧地伸进我的裤子，七濑则牢牢地握住我的阴茎，我除了沮丧地叫出声来，什么也做不了。
Hehehe...=嘿嘿嘿……
What's the matter? Something in the way?=怎么了？有什么东西挡路了吗？
At least undo the button...=至少把扣子解开……
Just something to relieve the pressure. Each time she strokes my cock, I can't help but thrust up into her hand.=只是想缓解一下压力。她每次抚摸我的阴茎，我都会忍不住往她手里顶。
Tenting the pants is one thing, but having someone else's hand down with the shaft and balls is far too crowded.=裤子被顶起帐篷是一回事，但别人的手伸到我的阴茎和睾丸处就太挤了。
You do it.=你来。
I'm busy.=我很忙。
Wha...<i>mmphhh</i>=什……*嗯哼*
I start to question Nanase, but she leans back in for another kiss. Her mouth is already open, with tongue hanging out as our lips collide.=我开始质问七濑，但她又凑过来亲我。我们双唇相接时，她已经张开了嘴，舌头也伸了出来。
I'm barely ready, still adjusting to the sudden kiss when Nanase's tongue invades me once again.=我还没准备好，尚在适应这突如其来的吻，七濑的舌头便再次侵入我的口腔。
<i>mmphhh!</i>=嗯嗯！
<i>mmmm mmchh mmchh</i>=呣呣姆嗯嗯嗯
Smacking her mouth over my own, she squeezes my shaft in her hand, pumping faster over my length.=她张嘴吸吮我的，手握住我的阴茎，在我身上律动得更快了。
The hot, pulsating length of my cock pressing up against my clothes. It's so tight it hurts.=我的滚烫、脉动的硕大抵着我的衣服。太紧了，紧得生疼。
With Nanase not moving away, I fumble my hands down between us and start undoing my pants.=七濑一动不动，我的手向下摸到我们之间，开始解开我的裤子。
It takes me a few seconds, but I soon get the button undone, and the zipper unzipped.=我花了点时间，但很快就解开了纽扣，拉下了拉链。
Good boy...=好孩子……
Nanase praises me, pulling out my shaft once more. I sigh into her lips. The pressure from the clothy prison now pulled away, my shaft eagerly stands up between my legs.=七濑夸奖着我，再次将我的欲*望从布料的牢笼中解放出来，我叹息着吻上她的唇，我的欲*望在她的唇间渴望地挺立起来。
Still jerking my cock, Nanase leans into me. At first, I think she's going in for another kiss. But her lips brush past mine, and presses right to my ear.=七濑继续套弄着我的欲望，她靠向我。起初，我以为她又要吻我，但她的嘴唇擦过我的，直接凑到我耳边。
She's so close, I can hear my heart pounding. Those fingers gliding up and down my shaft, I shudder as precum begins leaking out from my tip.=她离得如此之近，我能听到自己的心跳声。她的手指在我的欲*望上上下滑动，我颤抖着，前列腺液开始从顶端溢出。
Now that you're mine...=既然你已属于我……
I'm going to play with you. So hold still for me.=我要和你一起玩。所以乖乖地别动。
My voice is heavy. My words come out in a whisper, between deep, ragged breaths.=我的声音很沉重。话语在粗重、不稳的呼吸间，以耳语般的声音吐出。
Nanase tightens her grip on my cock, and my mouth drops open in a hot moan.=七濑紧紧握住我的鸡巴，我张开嘴，发出一声炙热的呻吟。
Don't play dumb.=少装傻。
I've been thinking about this.=我一直在思考这件事。
Fantasizing about fucking it.=幻想着操它。
After whispering those tantalizing words into my ear, she pecks a kiss onto my cheek before pulling away.=她在我耳边低语完那些诱人的话语后，在我脸颊上轻啄一吻，然后便离开了。
Shifting her body, Nanase straddles my hips and sits up in my lap. Looking down at me, her eyes lock with mine.=七濑挪动身体，跨坐在我的臀部上，在我大腿上坐了起来。她低头看着我，目光与我交织。
What do you mean, no?=你说不，是什么意思？
You're not toying with me anymore.=你不能再玩弄我了。
Doing a partial sit-up, I slam my hands down on Nanase's shoulders.=我半撑起身子，将双手猛地拍到七濑的肩上。
I've made my decision. Nanase is not the boss of me. If anything, I'm her boss. I don't need her trying to play me like a fiddle.=我已下定决心。七濑不是我的上司。如果非要说，我才是她的上司。我不需要她像玩弄提线木偶一样操控我。
Getting me so worked up and hard like this, only for her to treat me like a toy. No.=她把我撩拨得心猿意马，欲火焚身，却又把我当成玩具一样对待。不。
What the hell are you doing?=你到底在干什么？
You wanted to fuck, right?=你不是想做爱吗？
Let's fuck.=我们做爱吧。
Nanase starts to argue, but grabbing hold of the girl, I roll us both over. Within seconds, the roles are reversed. I'm on top, and Nanase is lying on her belly underneath.=七濑开始争辩，但我抓住了她，我们俩翻了个身。几秒钟内，角色对调了。我压在上面，七濑则趴在下面。
She's facing the wall, so to crawl away would be futile.=她面朝墙壁，所以爬走也无济于事。
W-Wait! Pets don't get to just fuck their masters!=等、等等！宠物可不能就这样操主人！
Pushing a hand up under her denim shorts, I run my fingers over her plush ass. The soft, bubbly sensation stiffens my cock and I hear a moan from Nanase.=我把一只手伸进她的牛仔短裤，手指滑过她柔软的臀部。那种柔软而富有弹性的触感让我的下体坚硬起来，我听到七濑发出一声呻吟。
I'm not your pet.=我不是你的宠物。
Right now, you're mine.=现在，你属于我。
With my shaft already drooling out precum from her handjob, I pull the side of her shorts to the side, and push my long, thick member up against her asshole.=在她的手淫下，我的阴茎已经流出了前列腺液，我将她短裤的一边拉向旁边，然后把又长又粗的阴茎抵在了她的肛门上。
My body trembles on top of the girl, feeling her tight pucker opening up when the tip of my penis kisses it.=我颤抖着趴在女孩身上，感受着我的阴茎尖端触碰到她紧致的菊花时，它慢慢张开。
What are you... ahhhh!=你是什么……啊！
She squeals out a moan, her body tensing up on me.=她尖叫着呻吟一声，身体在我身上绷紧了。
Mmmm be a good girl for me, Nanase-kun.=嗯，为我乖一点，七濑同学。
You've denied me before.=你之前拒绝过我。
I'm not letting you do that again.=我不会让你再那样做了。
You think I'm just gonna take this?!=你以为我就会这样算了？！
I'll...=我……
You'll what?=你想怎样？
Pulling my hips back, the head of my dick nearly pops out from her ass. With a heavy thrust, I hilt my shaft back inside the girl and Nanase's back arches.=我向后抽胯，龟头差点从她屁眼里弹出。我用力一顶，将我的肉棒插回她体内，七濑的背部也随之弓起。
Haahnn!=哈啊！
She bites her lip, clutching at the floor as I start to move back and forth inside of her. That slender figure bouncing to the rhythm of my thrusts, Nanase bites her lip.=我开始在她体内前后律动，她咬紧嘴唇，双手紧抓地板。随着我抽插的节奏，七濑纤细的身影随之摆动，她咬住了自己的嘴唇。
I can tell she's resisting the urge to moan. Her head shakes from side to side, desperate to fight against the growing pleasure pounding into her ass.=我看得出她在极力忍住呻吟。她的头左右摇摆，拼命抵抗着那股冲击着她臀部的强烈快感。
But she's feeling it. Nanase squeezes down on my dick each time I pump into her. Even her own penis is poking out from between her legs.=但她感受到了。我每次挺入，七濑都会紧紧夹住我的肉棒。甚至连她自己的阴茎都从她的双腿间探了出来。
Feeling good yet?=感觉好点了吗？
I tease her, just like she'd done with me.=我逗弄着她，就像她之前对我做的那样。
Mmmm it's okay to feel good.=嗯……感觉好是没关系的。
Your ass is sucking on my dick so hard. It's like you're begging for it.=你屁股把我的鸡巴夹得好紧。你这是在求我肏你吗。
Fuck... I-I am not!=肏……我、我才没有！
You sure about that?=你确定吗？
I lift my hips up, and pressing her head down into the floor, I drop my cock down inside of her.=我抬起臀部，把她的头按到地板上，然后把我的鸡巴插进她体内。
Letting my member piston deep into her hole, with my balls slapping against those ass cheeks.=我的肉棒深深地插进她的洞里，睾丸拍打着她的臀部。
The thrusting hits Nanase just right, and she lets out a cry of a moan.=抽插正中七濑好球区，她发出了一声呻吟。
Oh my... ahhhh! Fuck!=噢我的天……啊啊啊！肏！
<i>mmm ahh mmm...Haaa haaa</i>=嗯……啊……嗯……哈啊……哈啊……
Right there?=就那儿吗？
Focusing on that one spot, I grind my hips against her ass, thrusting over and over so that the tip of my cock pokes at the same spot inside of her asshole.=我专注于那一点，臀部一次又一次地撞击着她的屁股，我的鸡巴尖端不断地顶弄着她屁眼里的同一个地方。
Each time I bump up against it, Nanase squirms deliciously underneath. Her own member dribbles out beads of precum.=每次我撞到那里，七濑都在我身下兴奋地扭动着。她的肉棒滴出了几滴前列腺液。
<i>mmm</i> well? Feeling good?=嗯，感觉好吗？
She doesn't respond, so I pound into her ass harder. The sound of our bodies clapping together grows louder each time I peg her.=她没有回应，于是我更用力地撞击她的臀部。我每次撞击她时，我们身体碰撞的声音都变得更大。
Ahh! T-That spot! Right there! Right there!=啊！那、那个点！就是那里！就是那里！
She finally cries out. The way her ass clenches against me, it's like her body is telling me exactly where she wants it.=她终于喊了出来。她的臀部紧紧夹住我，仿佛她的身体在告诉我她想要什么。
Even Nanase's hips buck up to my shaft, sucking my penis right into her most sensitive places. And now Nanase is finally starting to be honest as well.=甚至连七濑的臀部都向上迎合着我的欲望，将我的性器吸入她最敏感的地方。七濑现在也终于开始坦诚了。
Mmm so that's where you want my dick...=嗯……你想要我的性器待在那里啊……
You must be really feeling it...=你一定感觉很强烈吧……
I whisper to her, closing my eyes and pumping faster into her tight little ass.=我附在她耳边低语，闭上眼睛，更快地抽动着进入她紧致的小穴。
Nghhh uhh... uhhh..ahhh! Fuuaahhck!=嗯啊……嗯……啊！艹！
She cries out again as I slam into her. She's barely forming words as my frantic thrusts bring me right up to the edge.=我猛地撞进去，她又叫了出来。我疯狂地冲刺着，将自己逼到边缘，她已经语不成句。
I lay my body over top of the girl, dwarfing her figure with my hulking mass.=我将身体覆在女孩身上，我庞大的身躯让她显得娇小。
Gonna cum. Gonna cumm Nanase-kun.=要射了。七濑君，要射了。
She shakes her head, trying to cover her mouth. She doesn't want me to stop. But she doesn't want to admit it.=她摇着头，想捂住自己的嘴。她不想让我停下。但她不想承认。
That attitude alone is enough to push me over. And with her ass sucking me in, milking me, I can't hold myself back.=光是她这种态度，就足以让我缴械投降。再加上她那吮吸、榨取我的臀部，我再也无法克制自己。
Nanase...I'm...cumming!=七濑……我……要出来了！
I hit my limit, and dropping my penis balls deep into her ass, I go over the edge. My thick seed pumps out inside of the girl.=我终于达到了极限，当我的性器深深插入她的臀部时，我彻底爆发了。我浓稠的液体喷涌而出，注入了女孩的体内。
Filling her to the brim with cum, even spilling out over her butt. The sight makes me tremble with lust. She's so goddamn hot.=我用精液把她灌得满满的，甚至溢到了她的臀部。这景象让我兴奋得颤抖。她真是性感得要命。
The girl, while she hasn't cum, looks to be lost in her own world. Her body trembling, and spasming from the force of my orgasm.=女孩虽然没有高潮，却仿佛已迷失在自己的世界里。她的身体因我高潮的冲击而颤抖、痉挛。
Come on Nanase.=来吧，七濑。
Be my pet. If just for a little longer. I'll fill you up again.=做我的宠物吧。就再多一会儿，我还会把你填满的。
Get out of your clothes for me. And I'll ram you right through the floor.=为我把衣服脱了。我会把你直接操穿地板。
She can't refuse. I know it. Sure enough, after a few seconds, Nanase begins stripping out of her clothes.=她无法拒绝。我清楚这一点。果然，几秒钟后，七濑开始脱掉她的衣服。
I pull my penis out from her ass just long enough to get those shorts and underwear off of her. Honestly, I thought for sure she'd up and run the moment I pulled away. But nope.=我把阴茎从她屁股里抽出来，只为脱掉她的短裤和内裤。说实话，我本以为我一抽离她就会立刻起身跑掉。但没有。
She hikes her ass up in the air and I climb right back on top of her.=她抬高屁股，我便再次爬到她身上。
See? Nothing wrong with being honest.=看吧？诚实没什么不好。
Now tell me. What do you want me to do to you?=现在告诉我，你想让我对你做什么？
I wait with baited breath, seeing the streak of red across her face. As much as I want it, I want to hear Nanase's voice even more.=我屏息等待，看着她脸上划过一道红痕。尽管我很想，但我更想听到七濑的声音。
This isn't one sided. The girl had been so close to cumming only moments before. She wants to be satisfied just as much as I do.=这不是单方面的。女孩差一点就高潮了，她渴望得到满足，就像我一样。
I... want you to...=我…要你…
I want you to fuck me! There. I said it. You happy?=我要你操我！就这样。我说出来了。你满意了吗？
Mmm very happy.=嗯，很开心。
My silver haired pup doesn't respond, but just grumbles and wags her hips until I thrust back into her. Just like before, her ass sucks me back into her.=我的银发小狗没有回应，只是哼哼着摇摆臀部，直到我再次冲刺进入她的身体。就像之前一样，她的屁股又把我吸了进去。
Those tight, inner walls hugging all around me as I start thrusting again.=她紧致的内壁包裹着我，我再次开始律动。
<i>haahnn.. Mmm mmphh</i>=哈嗯……嗯嗯。
<i>uhhhnn</i>=嗯哼
Her moans steadily seep out from her lips. Just hearing her voice is enough to work me up again.=她的呻吟声持续不断地从她口中溢出，仅仅是听到她的声音就足以再次让我兴奋起来。
The squelching sounds of her butt getting filled a second time turns me on. I pound faster into the maid.=她臀部第二次被填满时发出的吱嘎声让我兴奋起来。我更快地捣向女仆。
How does it feel? Being a good little pet for me?=感觉如何？做我的乖宠物怎么样？
mmphh... i-it feels good!=嗯啊……感觉，感觉很棒！
Nanase whispers, her hips grinding back onto my throbbing manhood. Her body twitching at every little thrust inside of her.=七濑低声呢喃，她的臀部在我抽动着的欲望上磨蹭。我每一次在她体内的律动，都让她颤抖不已。
What was that? I couldn't hear you.=你说什么？我没听清。
I tease, loving how Nanase bites her lip when I press her for more. She lets out another whimper, and stammers before finally being honest with me.=我逗弄着，喜欢七濑在我追问她更多时咬住嘴唇的模样。她又发出一声呜咽，吞吞吐吐一番后，才终于对我坦白。
r:"I-It feels so good! I love your dick (.+?)-san!"=好、好舒服！我爱你的——鱼、$1哥！
It's stretching me so deep. I-I can feel it filling up my ass!=它顶得我好深。我、我能感觉到它填满了我的屁股！
<i>mmphhh... mmmm... nuhhhh...</i>=嗯唔……嗯啊……唔啊……
Her steady moans turn me on, eliciting an excited groan from my lips. I piston my thick shaft balls deep into Nanase's asshole.=她平稳的呻吟让我兴奋不已，引得我口中发出一声激动的低吼。我将粗长的肉棒，深深地贯入七濑的股间。
Making sure to probe against her prostate, and draw out even louder moans from the needy girl. Finally, she's honest!=我特意抵住她的前列腺，引得这欲求不满的女孩发出更响亮的呻吟。终于，她坦诚了！
Mmmm look at you. You're so pretty down there.=嗯……看看你，下面真漂亮。
Where you belong...=你该待的地方……
Nanase moans for me, completely submitting herself to my penis. Just seeing the girl who's usually so aggressive being bent over like this, fuck it turns me on.=七濑为我呻吟，她彻底臣服于我的肉棒。仅仅是看到平时如此强势的女孩，像这样被弄弯了腰，妈的，这可真让我兴奋。
The way she sprawls out for me, and how her hips move so needily against my shaft, I won't be able to hold back very long.=她为我敞开身体，臀部如此急切地迎合我的肉棒，我很快就无法忍受了。
Being so sensitive after cumming once, having Nanase naked now just adds to the arousal.=高潮过一次之后，我的身体变得如此敏感，而七濑的裸体更是让我欲火焚身。
Fuck... I-I'm close.! I'm close, Master...=草……我、我快到了！我快到了，主人……
Please I'm gonna cum!=求求你，我要射了！
I press my lips to her ear, thrusting my penis into her ass. Steadily humping over top of her as I whisper for only Nanase to hear.=我将嘴唇贴在她耳边，同时将阴茎刺入她的臀部。我在她身上稳稳地律动，只对七濑耳语。
Who's the good pet now?=现在谁是听话的小宠物了？
Begging to cum like a good girl.=像个好女孩一样乞求高潮。
Ahh...Ahhh... I-I am... I'm a good girl...=啊……啊……我……我是个好女孩……
I can't stop the smile from spreading on my face. She's blushing so much, and her ass is milking my shaft like she really wants it.=我无法抑制住脸上的笑容。她脸红得厉害，她的臀部像是在渴求着什么一般，夹着我的欲望。
I once again start slamming my shaft right into that spot that drove her wild mere seconds ago.=我再一次将我的欲望猛烈地撞向那个几秒钟前让她疯狂的地方。
Precum drizzles out into her anus, and I'm already close to blowing another load. Nanase's moans get reduced to a series of cries and whimpers.=前液滴落在她的肛门里，我很快就要再次爆发了。七濑的呻吟变成了一连串的哭喊和呜咽。
<i>Haahnn mmphh mmmm</i>=嗯哼……嗯……
G-Gonna cum again.=要……要又射了。
I moan for her. It doesn't take me long. With a few more thrusts into that plush ass of hers, I bury my cock balls deep once again as I start to cum.=我为她呻吟。我没用多久。又往她那柔软的屁股里顶了几下后，我再次将阴茎深深地埋入其中，并开始射精。
Holding her down as I fill her up with another hot, sticky load.=按住她，同时我用又一波滚烫黏稠的液体将她填满。
So much! There's so much coming inside me.=好多！我身体里被灌了好多。
She pants for breath, and even I'm getting winded.=她大口喘着粗气，连我都快透不过气了。
After I finish, I roll off of her and lay back, catching my breath. Nanase stares at me for a few moments, as if wondering if I'd go again.=完事后，我从她身上翻下来，躺回去喘着粗气。七濑盯着我看了几秒，好像在想我是否会再来一次。
I shake my head. No way can I do it a third time.=我摇摇头。我不可能再来第三次了。
Immediately Nanase scrambles her clothes and gets herself dressed.=七濑立刻手忙脚乱地穿好衣服。
I-I gotta go.=我、我得走了。
What is it? Nanase-kun!=怎么了？七濑同学！
Nanase pulls herself away and abruptly heads towards the door.=七濑抽身离开，猛地走向门口。
I barely make it to my feet when Nanase pushes herself out of my apartment and slams the door behind her.=我才刚站稳，七濑就冲出我的公寓，砰地一声关上了门。
I stand there dumbfounded, staring at the spot where Nanase had just stood. What the hell just happened?=我呆立原地，目瞪口呆地望着七濑刚才站过的地方。这到底是怎么回事？
I'm torn between guilt and anger. Not once did I get the sense I took things too far. If she'd had wanted me to stop, I would've stopped. So did I do something wrong?=我内心充满愧疚和愤怒。我从未觉得自己做得太过火。如果她想让我停下，我就会停下。那么，我到底做错什么了吗？
But to just leave like that without saying anything, At the very least, rip me a new one and chew me out. Don't just take off like that.=但是就这样一言不发地离开，至少也该痛骂我一顿，把我骂个狗血淋头。别这样一走了之啊。
In the end, I can do nothing but wait. Not like I can do anything about it right now.=最终，我只能等待。反正我现在也无能为力。
Great. This is going to be fun... not.=太好了。这下可有意思了……才怪。
The rest of the day moves by at a slog, and I have to be honest, I'm not looking forward to work.=白天剩下的时间过得异常缓慢，说实话，我一点也不期待工作。
Nanase wanders into my office and I immediately notice her eyes wandering. It's almost like she's distracted, and can't keep her focus on any one thing, least of all me.=七濑晃进我的办公室，我立刻注意到她的目光游移不定。她看上去心不在焉，似乎无法将注意力集中在任何事物上，尤其是我。
With how the girl had left my apartment on Sunday, I half expected her to unleash fire and brimstone all over my ass.=考虑到周日她离开我公寓时的样子，我一半以为她会对我大发雷霆。
Instead, I'm seeing a very different side of Nanase.=然而，我却看到了七濑截然不同的一面。
We...=我们……
We both start talking at the same time, and when we both stop, an awkward tension hangs over us both.=我们俩同时开口，又同时住嘴，尴尬的气氛笼罩着彼此。
With the silver haired girl shifting uncomfortably in front of my desk, maybe it's best I take the lead.=银发少女在我桌前不安地挪动着，也许我最好还是主动开口吧。
Listen. About Sunday. If I went too far, or did something you didn't like, I'm sorry.=听着，关于周日的事。如果我做得太过分，或做了你不喜欢的事，我很抱歉。
I was caught up in the moment. And I never meant to hurt you.=我当时只是一时冲动，从未想过要伤害你。
Sorry? If you're going to apologize, do it for the Triple Cherry Chocolate frosting.=抱歉？如果你想道歉，就为那个三倍樱桃巧克力糖霜道歉吧。
I blink.=我眨了眨眼。
You heard me. We're almost out and it was supposed to be the frosting of the day.=你听到我说的话了。我们快用完了，它本该是今日特色糖霜。
It takes me another several seconds to fully grasp the situation. <i>Inventory. She's talking about inventory. </i>=我花了好几秒才完全搞清楚状况。*库存。她在说库存。*
I facepalm when I realize I'd probably forgotten to order the stuff due to the party we'd had.=当我意识到自己可能因为派对而忘记订购这些东西时，我不由得捂住了脸。
Right. Sorry about that. I'll get some ordered right away.=好的。抱歉。我这就去订一些。
I-It's alright. I mean, everyone screws up.=没、没关系。我是说，人人都会犯错。
But we do need a replacement.=但我们确实需要一个替代品。
The sudden change in tone catches me off guard. Instead of ripping into me for forgetting such an important task, Nanase just brushed aside my mistake like it was nothing.=语气的突然转变令我猝不及防。七濑并没有因为我忘记如此重要的任务而对我大加斥责，反而对我的错误置之不理，仿佛那根本不值一提。
Maybe the banana cream puff frosting could...=也许香蕉奶油泡芙的糖霜可以……
What about Strawberry Fudge Twist?=草莓软糖扭纹怎么样？
Again, we both speak at the same time and Nanase quickly shuts up when I mention the strawberry frosting.=我们俩又同时开口，我一提到草莓糖霜，七濑就立刻闭嘴了。
Her suggestion of using the banana cream puff is a good idea though, but before I can even change my mind, she changes hers.=不过她建议用香蕉泡芙是个好主意，可我还没来得及改变主意，她就改变了主意。
Strawberry Fudge Twist it is. I'll go let others know.=草莓软糖扭棒，就它了。我去通知其他人。
Just as she turns to leave, I call out her name and stop her. We need to clear the air about Sunday, as much as she just wants to ignore it.=就在她转身要走的时候，我叫住了她。我们必须把周日的事情说清楚，尽管她只想忽略它。
Besides, I kind of want the old, loud mouthed Nanase back. She's too quiet right now.=再说，我还有点想念以前那个咋咋呼呼的七濑。她现在太安静了。
What happened on Sunday was...=周日发生的事情是……
You really want to apologize for that?=你真想为此道歉吗？
You finally grow some balls only for them to shrivel back up?=你终于鼓起勇气，结果又退缩了？
W-What? No of course not!=什、什么？当然没有！
I just thought maybe I went too far and...=我只是觉得我可能做得太过火了……
What? The pet feeling bad for jumping his master all of a sudden?=什么？宠物突然跳到主人身上，感到很抱歉？
Nanase's smart-ass smirk and the sway of her hips suddenly makes me feel stupid.=七濑那自作聪明的笑容和摇曳的身姿，突然让我觉得自己蠢透了。
She wasn't angry in the slightest from what I'd done! Then what the hell did I spend all of Monday worrying for?=从我的所作所为来看，她丝毫没有生气！那我他妈的整个星期一都在担心个什么劲儿？
B-But if that's true, why'd you walk out on me like that?=可、可是，如果真是那样，你为什么就这样把我丢下呢？
Maybe because I need time... to realize who the pet really was here...=也许我需要时间……来认清到底谁才是真正的宠物……
Nanase's words hit me like a ton of bricks. After all her talk, after all her teasing, one Sunday afternoon was all it took to flip things upside-down for her.=七濑的话让我如遭雷击。在她说了那么多，又戏弄了我那么久之后，一个周日下午就足以让她的一切天翻地覆。
And damn the girl, I'm blushing again even though she's not teasing me! I think...=我真是该死，我又脸红了，尽管她没在戏弄我！我想……
r:"You better be good at looking after puppies (.+?)-san..."=你最好擅长照顾小狗，$1先生……
Or should I call you... Master?=还是我该叫你……主人？
I nearly jump out of my seat at the word "master" and Nanase bursts out giggling. It's a hearty laugh, one I'm not sure I've heard from her before.=听到“主人”这个词，我差点从座位上跳起来，七濑则爆发出咯咯的笑声。那是爽朗的笑声，我好像从未听她这样笑过。
Fortunately she doesn't stick around. Nanase gives a wave and then steps out of my office, leaving my heart pounding in my chest.=幸好她没久留。七濑挥了挥手，便走出我的办公室，只留下我的心在胸腔里怦怦直跳。
Whether or not I'm happy about this turn of events, I have no idea.=我不知道自己是否乐见事态的这一转变。
Frosting... Gotta order frosting.=糖霜……我得去订购糖霜。
Making myself busy, I eventually return my attention to the computer screen and try to calm down with the warm glow of digital inventory forms.=我让自己忙碌起来，最终将注意力重新投向电脑屏幕，试图通过那些散发着暖意的数字库存表来让自己平静下来。
M-me? Why, I would be honored.=我？我深感荣幸。
Kaduki cutely claps her hands, beaming all the while.=卡杜奇可爱地拍着双手，一直面带笑容。
Although, I am not sure how much else you can learn from me...=不过，我不确定你还能从我这里学到多少东西……
Never mind that. Since that's solved, we can get outta here, yeah?=别管那个了。既然问题解决了，我们可以离开这里了，对吧？
Right. Let's get a move on, people.=好了。各位，我们快走吧。
Once we're on the floor, everyone splits up. Ayase and Hayasaka move to either side of the cafe proper while Nanase heads behind the customer service counter.=一旦我们到达大厅，所有人就分散开。绫濑和早坂移动到咖啡馆的两侧，而七濑则走向客服柜台后面。
I follow Kaduki outside once more. Stack of fliers in hand, it only takes her a moment to find a place to stand front-and-center.=我再次跟着歌月来到外面。她手里拿着一叠传单，只花了一会儿就找到了一个居中的位置站好。
Not wanting to scare anyone away, I stand closer to the cafe entrance but out of its direct path.=我不想吓跑任何人，所以选择站在咖啡馆入口附近，但又不在必经之路上。
I watch as she hands the pieces of paper to passersby, most leaving with a smile.=我看着她将一张张纸递给路人，大多数人都笑着离开了。
Even when she's ignored, however, Kaduki doesn't let her expression falter. Her resilience is doubtlessly commendable.=但即使被忽视，花月也从不让她的表情出现一丝动摇。她的韧性无疑值得称赞。
After a few more minutes, she approaches me with a small smile.=又过了几分钟，她带着一丝微笑走向我。
r:"(.+?)-san, if you stand so far away, you will have trouble hearing my pitch. Is that not an important part of your task?"=$1先生，如果你站得那么远，你会听不清我的推销。那不是你任务中很重要的一部分吗？
I don't want to scare any potential customers away.=我可不想吓跑任何潜在客户。
Then, please come a little closer.=那么，请你靠近一点。
Alright. How close is too close, though? If I'm standing right behind you, staring at whoever you talk to, they might think we're yakuza trying to extort them.=好吧。不过，多近才算太近呢？如果我就站在你身后，盯着你和谁说话，他们可能会以为我们是黑帮，想敲诈他们。
Sena's mouth drops open as she stares at me in utter awe. She looks like she wants to laugh but has somehow forgotten how to do so.=塞娜惊奇地看着我，目瞪口呆。她看起来想笑，却不知为何忘了该怎么笑。
The more I rethink my words, the more I understand her reaction.=我越是重新思考我说过的话，就越能理解她的反应。
Err, bad joke. Sorry.=呃，烂笑话。抱歉。
Seriously, though. I don't want to be so close that it's off-putting. My job is to grow this business, not frighten off customers.=不过说真的，我不想靠得太近让人反感。我的职责是发展业务，而不是吓跑顾客。
You do have a point.=你说的有道理。
I apologize. Perhaps it is best to go back to where you were standing.=我道歉。也许你最好回到你刚才站的地方。
Haha... no worries.=哈哈……没事。
It isn't your fault. If anything, it's mine for not thinking far enough ahead.=这不是你的错。如果真要说错，那就是我没有深思熟虑。
In any case, I won't be working outside for the entire day. After my lunch break, I will switch to working as a waitress.=无论如何，我不会一整天都在外面工作。午休后，我将转为女服务员。
In the meantime, however, there isn't much point in you staying outside, is there? There is no need for you to strain your back and legs in the outdoors.=话虽如此，你也没有必要继续待在外面，不是吗？你没必要在户外把自己累得腰酸腿疼。
Perhaps there's something you can do inside for now?=或许你现在可以在屋里做点什么？
Now that you mention it, I'm sure there's some paperwork that needs looking over. I'll take care of that for the time being.=你这么一说，确实有些文件需要审阅。那这段时间我就处理那些文件吧。
The pleasure is all mine. Truly.=我才是真的感到荣幸。
I'll see you soon.=回头见。
With that, I head inside the cafe and make my way to the back office.=说完，我走进咖啡馆，径直走向后面的办公室。
The door closes behind me with a solemn creak, and I take my time getting familiar with the space, now that there aren't four beautiful women crowding around it and stealing my attention.=门在我身后伴随着吱呀声庄严地合上，我开始花时间熟悉这个地方，毕竟现在没有四个美女挤在这里分散我的注意力了。
I haven't known Kaduki Sena for long, but she's very professional. I don't see any reason not to trust her.=我认识角木星奏的时间不长，但她非常专业。我没有理由不信任她。
Besides, I'd only be wasting my time if I went around, checking for problems that don't exist.=再说了，要是四处检查那些不存在的问题，那也只是浪费时间。
As I expected, Sena knows how to make herself look cute. She's probably one of those people that looks good no matter what she's wearing.=不出我所料，星奏知道如何让自己看起来很可爱。她大概是那种无论穿什么都好看的人。
Hell, I bet she could pull off wearing those gag glasses with a mustache and giant nose. Of course, I'm not exactly wishing to see Sena in such a getup.=她甚至戴上带胡子和滑稽大鼻子的搞怪眼镜，我打赌她也能驾驭。当然，我并非真的希望看到星奏那副打扮。
Wonderful. I'm glad to hear that.=太好了。我很乐意听到这个。
It's an average day. There's not much to say about it. The customers are quiet, with a little chatter.=这是寻常的一天。没什么好说的。客人们很安静，只有少许的低语。
I'm sorry if you wanted something more substantive.=如果你想听些更实质性的内容，我很抱歉。
No need to apologize. I just wanted to see how things were going.=无须道歉。我只是想看看进展如何。
Sena smiles, but it's not her usual cheery grin. If I had to guess, I'd say she's not one for small-talk. Sena's probably just too polite to say anything.=塞娜笑了，但那不是她往常那种开朗的笑容。如果非要我猜的话，我会觉得她不爱闲聊。塞娜可能只是太有礼貌了，所以才什么都没说。
It's no trouble, Sena-kun. I was actually thinking the same thing myself.=不麻烦，塞纳君。我其实自己也正有此意。
One-on-one chats would be good to have with everyone.=和每个人都进行一次一对一的谈话会很好。
I'm glad to hear that.=听到你这么说我很高兴。
I think the others would appreciate them too.=我觉得其他人也会喜欢它们的。
Oh. It's no trouble. I'll just go back to my computer.=哦。没关系。我回电脑旁去就行。
Hell, it's because of her that yesterday's end-of-day impromptu meeting went as "smoothly" as it did.=见鬼，多亏了她，昨天那场说开就开的收尾会议才进行得如此“顺利”。
She deserves my thanks more than anyone really.=她比任何人都更值得我的感谢。
I think I've finished up.=我想我已经做完了。
I'm going to get out of this uniform.=我要把这身制服换下来。
Fortunately, Ayase is the first one to head back and change; leaving Sena tidying up a few odds and ends. It gives me the perfect opportunity to properly thank our beautiful maid.=幸好，绫濑是第一个回去换衣服的；留下星奏收拾一些零碎的东西。这给了我一个绝佳的机会来好好感谢我们美丽的侍女。
Sena-kun. You have a minute?=星奏同学，你现在有空吗？
r:"Something wrong (.+?)-san?"=$1儿先生，出什么事了？
No. Quite the opposite actually.=不，恰恰相反。
She brightens up as I invite her to one of the booths. We sit across from each other and suddenly I'm taken in from her radiance.=当我邀请她到其中一个摊位时，她立刻喜笑颜开。我们面对面坐着，她的光芒瞬间吸引了我。
The girl's long black hair flows past her shoulders, and those stunning violet eyes... how is someone allowed to be this beautiful?=女孩的黑色长发垂过香肩，那双摄人心魄的紫色眼眸……怎会有人美得如此惊人？
Only after Sena makes a face at me do I realize I've done nothing but stare awkwardly at her. Oops. I can't let myself get so distracted.=直到星奏朝我做了个鬼脸，我才意识到自己只是尴尬地盯着她看。糟了。我不能让自己再分心了。
Umm... Sorry.=呃……抱歉。
The reason I wanted to talk to you is because I wanted to tell you just how much I appreciate you being here.=我之所以想找你谈，是因为我想告诉你，我有多么感谢你来到这里。
r:"That's very kind of you to say (.+?)-san."=$1先生，你真是太好了。
I'm no more special than the other girls that work here.=我并不比这里其他女孩更特别。
I don't know about that.=我可不这么认为。
You're kind of the peace keeper around here. And you're always looking on the positive side of things.=你是这儿的和平使者。而且你总是看到事物积极的一面。
I don't think this place would be in such good shape without you.=要是没有你，我觉得这里不会这么好。
Please, that's far too much credit.=别，那可太过奖了。
I'd be nothing without Ayase-san, Hayasaka-san, or even Nanase-kun.=要是没有绫濑小姐、早坂小姐，甚至七濑，我将一无是处。
Oh it's not that I don't think they're important.=哦，并不是我觉得他们不重要。
But... it's been easier on me with you here.=但是……你在这里，我轻松多了。
That's why I wanted to thank you. Because I really appreciate you being here, Sena-kun.=这就是我想要感谢你的原因。因为，星奏同学，我真的很感谢你在这里。
I watch as Sena blushes, shifting in her seat. It's really cute seeing the girl squirm.=我看着星奏脸红了，在座位上挪动着。看这女孩窘迫的样子真可爱。
Not that I'd intended to make her uncomfortable or get her flustered, but I'm certainly glad that I did.=我倒不是故意让她感到不舒服或慌乱，但我确实很高兴我做到了。
If there's anything that I can do for you, please let me know.=如果我能为您做些什么，请告诉我。
Actually...=其实……
There is something.=有件事。
Well, there's this restaurant I've been wanting to go to.=嗯，有家餐厅我一直想去。
... It's silly really, but I've been too embarrassed to go alone.=……其实挺傻的，但我一直不好意思一个人去。
Would you maybe go with me?=你、你愿意和我一起去吗？
Wow. That's a shocker. I hadn't exactly expected Sena to ask me out on a date! Is it a date? I'm not entirely sure, but it feels like one.=哇。真是令人震惊。我可没料到星奏会约我出去约会！这是约会吗？我不是很确定，但这感觉就像是约会。
She's so earnest too. I'm not sure if accepting this would be appropriate or not. After all, if I take things the wrong way, I could just wind up hurting her.=她还那么认真。我不知道接受这个提议是否合适。毕竟，万一我误解了，最后可能只会伤害到她。
Of course I'll go with you=我当然会跟你去。
Sorry, I don't think I can=抱歉，我想我办不到。
Sena's so excited about this restaurant, it'd be cruel of me to just turn her down. Besides, after a long day like today, I could use a breath of fresh air.=塞纳对那家餐厅如此期待，我若直接拒绝她，未免也太残忍了。何况，在今天这样漫长的一天后，我也需要出去透透气。
Of course I'll go with you.=我当然会和你一起去。
r:"Really? Thank you (.+?)-san."=真的吗？谢谢你$1先生。
Please wait for a moment. I need to get changed.=请稍等片刻，我需要换一下衣服。
Sure.=当然。
She's so pumped for this restaurant that Sena takes off at a jog to the locker room. I laugh. It's cute seeing her so overcome with joy over a simple thing like a restaurant.=她对这家餐厅充满了期待，星奏甚至一路小跑到更衣室。我笑了，看到她为了一家餐厅这样简单的事情而如此欣喜若狂，真可爱。
In a way, Sena's just creating hype for me. Now, I want to know: <i>what kind of place is this?</i>=从某种意义上说，星奏只是在为我制造悬念。现在，我真想知道：这到底是家什么样的店？
While I wait, I take the time to do some locking up and final tasks. That way, when she finishes changing, we'll be all set.=等待时，我趁机锁好门窗，做完收尾工作。这样，等她换好衣服，我们就能立刻出发了。
Before I know it, Sena returns in her casual clothes with a big smile on her face.=转眼间，星奏已经换上便服回来了，脸上带着大大的笑容。
Are you ready?=你准备好了吗？
I've already locked things up. As long as we shut off the lights and lock the front door, we're good to go.=我已经把东西锁好了。只要我们关了灯，锁上前门，就可以走了。
That's wonderful.=太棒了。
r:"Thank you again, (.+?)-san."=再次感谢您，$1先生。
Please. Now you've got me all excited about this restaurant too.=拜托。现在你搞得我也对这家餐厅充满期待了。
We leave the cafe behind and wander through Akihabara to the mall. The evening crowd is bustling and busy as ever. People wander in and out of fashion boutiques and ice cream shops.=我们离开了咖啡馆，在秋叶原的商场里漫步。傍晚的人群一如既往地喧嚣忙碌。人们进进出出时尚精品店和冰淇淋店。
The lack of coordination with some folks almost warrants a traffic cop for directing the crowds.=与某些人缺乏协调，几乎需要一名交警来指挥人群了。
Still, Sena and I manage to find our way through the mall and she looks right at home.=尽管如此，我和星奏还是成功穿过了商场，她看起来如鱼得水。
You seem to know your way around here pretty well?=你好像对这里很熟？
I come here frequently for modeling.=我经常来这儿做模特。
Some of the shops carry lines that I use in my photoshoots.=有些商店里有我拍照会用到的产品。
What kind of clothes do you prefer?=你比较喜欢哪种衣服？
I enjoy wearing the dresses, and long, flowing skirts.=我喜欢穿连衣裙和飘逸的长裙。
Sometimes I'll have to pose in hip hugging jeans.=有时我不得不穿紧身牛仔裤摆造型。
Those aren't particularly comfortable. I don't understand how people can wear them.=那些衣服可不怎么舒服。我不明白人们是怎么穿的。
I bet you look good in hip huggers=我敢打赌你穿紧身裤一定很好看
They don't look comfortable=它们看起来不舒服。
Scene 6 - Mall=场景 6 - 商场
I can't help but agree. As good as people look in them (and I'm sure Sena would look fantastic), I can't imagine how uncomfortable such tight clothes would be on a person.=我不得不表示赞同。虽然它们穿在人们身上很好看（而且我确定塞娜穿上会非常惊艳），但我无法想象如此紧身的衣服穿在人身上会有多不舒服。
Skin tight, more like claustrophobic.=紧到像幽闭恐惧。
They don't look comfortable either.=它们看起来也不舒服。
They're not comfortable.=它们不舒服。
Fortunately, I don't have to wear them that often.=幸好，我不用经常穿它们。
That's a relief then.=那真是让人松了口气。
Anyway, where's this restaurant of yours?=话说回来，你说的餐馆在哪儿？
I take it somewhere in the mall?=我猜是在购物中心里吧？
It's on the far end of the mall.=就在购物中心的尽头。
Well, shall we head on over then?=那我们现在过去吗？
Yes. Let's go.=是的。我们走吧。
Fortunately, the walk is a short one. We soon find ourselves standing in a surprisingly long line for a place called: Rouge Amour!=幸运的是，没走多久，我们就到了一个叫“胭脂之恋”的地方，队伍竟然排得超乎想象的长。
<i>It's that popular?</i> Or, more likely, it's just that new. Still, I don't often find restaurants with lines going out around the corner. <i>Was Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe ever like this</i>?=“它有那么受欢迎吗？”或者，更可能的是，它只是太新了。不过，我很少见到餐馆排队能排到拐角处。女孩！女孩！女孩！咖啡馆以前也是这样吗？
Thank you so much again for coming here with me.=再次感谢你和我一起来这里。
I have to admit. You've got my interest piqued.=我必须承认，你成功引起了我的兴趣。
What's so special about this place?=这地方有什么特别的？
Well, you see...=嗯，你看……
I see. A couple's restaurant.=我明白了。情侣餐厅。
I say that, but it takes a moment for the words to sink in.=我嘴上这么说，但那些话真正入耳却花了一段时间。
This is a couple's oriented restaurant.=这是一家情侣主题餐厅。
Upon closer inspection, the line of people is suspiciously grouped two-by-two. The banner above the front doors is sprinkled with hearts and candles.=走近一看，排队的人群可疑地两两成对。前门上方的横幅上，点缀着爱心和蜡烛。
Even peeking through windows, I see hearts sprinkled across the walls. Fancy curtains hang from each window, adding to the atmosphere of the place.=即使透过窗户，我也能看到墙壁上布满了心形图案。每扇窗户都挂着华丽的窗帘，为这个地方增添了气氛。
The staff are also very nicely dressed, like some high end restaurant.=工作人员也穿着考究，如同高档餐厅一般。
Suddenly, I feel underdressed for this whole thing.=突然间，我觉得自己穿得太随便了。
Um. Are you sure we should be going in together?=嗯，你确定我们应该一起进去吗？
This looks like the kind of joint that lovers go on a date to.=这里看起来像是情侣约会常来的地方。
Th-That's not true. I am sure that plenty of people take their friends here.=不、不是那样的。我相信很多人会带朋友来这里。
Just look at everyone in line.=看看排队的那些人就知道了。
But then... Why not invite one of the girls from the cafe to go along?=但话说回来……为什么不邀请咖啡馆的哪个女孩一起去呢？
None of them enjoy places like this.=他们谁都不喜欢这种地方。
I'd feel bad dragging one of them along.=我可不想硬拉她们中的任何一个。
Yet she drags me along, and not unlike how the owner dragged me into his cafe. I'm sensing a pattern.=她还是把我拖了过来，这和店主把我拖进他的咖啡馆时没什么两样。我好像发现了什么规律。
Skimp on the details, and let a person find out after it's too late. Heh. The irony.=忽略细节，让人在为时已晚后才发现。呵，真是讽刺。
Why not give it a try=何不一试
I'm not sure it's my style.=我不太确定这是否适合我的风格。
We're here. There's no reason to argue, or make a big deal about this. It's not my cup of tea, but Sena's all for it.=我们到了。没必要争吵，也没必要大惊小怪。这不是我喜欢的，但塞纳很喜欢。
Since I already agreed, I best stick to my word. Who knows, the food might be amazing.=既然我已经同意了，那我就最好信守诺言。谁知道呢，说不定食物会很美味。
Well, why not give it a try then.=那为什么不试试看呢。
It's almost our turn anyway.=反正也快到我们了。
Sena's mood brightens considerably when I relent. She doesn't look to be the arguing type, but this might've turned into the exception if I had let it.=我一妥协，塞娜的心情就明显好转了。她看起来不是那种爱争论的人，但如果我坚持的话，这次可能就会是例外。
I've heard many great things about their food.=我听说他们那儿的食物很棒。
Doesn't it look just wonderful?=看起来是不是很棒？
She's like a kid at a candy store. Her face nearly pressed up against the glass, watching the staff move back and forth with food and drinks.=她就像个在糖果店里的孩子。脸都快贴到玻璃上了，看着工作人员端着食物和饮料来回穿梭。
I can't help but wonder how many times Sena has wandered over to this cafe, wishing to be invited in.=我不禁想，塞娜到底有多少次徘徊在这家咖啡馆旁，希望能被邀请进去。
Looks like we're next.=看来轮到我们了。
You ready?=准备好了吗？
r:"Well (.+?)-san. What do you think?"=$1先生，你觉得怎么样？
Honestly? I'm impressed.=说实话，我刮目相看了。
They run a tight joint here with the staff and the food is delicious.=这里的员工把餐厅打理得井井有条，食物也很美味。
Pancakes are their specialty.=松饼是他们的特色菜。
I've heard so many wonderful things about this place. It's almost hard to believe I'm actually here.=我听过太多关于这里的赞美。真不敢相信我竟然真的来到了这里。
I have to admit, a couple's cafe serving pancakes as their main dish? Not quite what I expected.=我得承认，一对夫妇开的咖啡馆，主打菜竟然是薄煎饼？这可真出乎我的意料。
When I think of candle-lit dinners and romantic outings, it's usually expensive steaks, wine, and hors d'oeuvres.=一想到烛光晚餐和浪漫约会，我通常会想到昂贵的牛排、红酒和餐前小吃。
It's strange isn't it?=很奇怪，不是吗？
What is?=什么事？
Just... we spend all day working at Girls! Girls! Girls!? Cafe, and then wind up here.=我们一整天都在“辣妹咖啡厅”工作，结果最后却来到了这里。
I can't shake the feeling I'm still on the clock.=我总觉得我还在工作。
Hehe. I know what you mean.=呵呵，我懂你意思。
My first instinct was to stop and take someone's order. That would have been quite embarrassing.=我的第一反应是停下来，然后问别人要点什么。那样就太尴尬了。
Seriously?=玩真的？
Sena nods and I can't help but laugh with her. Even though this is a couple's cafe, the atmosphere is much too similar to our cafe.=塞娜点点头，我忍不住和她一起笑起来。虽然这是一家情侣咖啡馆，但这里的氛围和我们的咖啡馆太像了。
There are more lovebirds amongst the crowd, but the overall sights and sounds are the same.=人群中多了些情侣，但整体景象和声音都一样。
I think you'd fit right in here Sena-kun.=我觉得你在这儿会很适应的，塞娜。
A sweet girl like yourself, a lot of people would stop just to see you.=像你这样甜美的女孩，很多人都会驻足欣赏。
No. I like the maid cafe more.=不。我更喜欢女仆咖啡厅。
Besides, if I worked here, I'd miss the other girls. And you.=况且，如果我在这里工作，我会想念其他女孩的。还有你。
The uniforms are cute, and less formal than what the staff wears here.=制服很可爱，而且比这里员工穿的要不那么正式。
A blush creeps over my face and suddenly I have the need to stuff my mouth full of pancakes. Why am I the one being left speechless here?=我的脸颊泛起一片红晕，突然间，我急需把嘴里塞满煎饼。为什么在这里哑口无言的会是我？
Fortunately, Sena doesn't read too much into my reaction. She instead takes my silence as a cue to resume eating.=幸好，纱奈并没有过多解读我的反应。她把我的沉默当作继续用餐的信号。
I'm grateful for the break.=我很感谢这次休息。
I'd started digging myself a hole with that topic. <i>Telling my own employees they should work somewhere else... nice move.</i>=我把那个话题搞砸了。\n“告诉我的员工他们应该去别处工作……干得漂亮。”
How are your pancakes by the way?=对了，你的松饼做得怎么样？
Oh. They're quite delicious.=噢，它们相当美味。
Some of the best I've had.=那是我吃过最棒的。
What about yours?=你呢？
I like our pancakes better=我更喜欢我们做的煎饼。
They're really good=他们很厉害。
I'd rather make my own=我宁愿自己做。
They're really good.=他们真的很不错。
Just like you said, some of the best. Not sure our pancakes stand a chance.=就如你所说，他们是最棒的之一。我不确定我们的煎饼能比得上。
I'm glad you like them!=你喜欢就好！
I've been looking forward to this for some time now.=我期待这一刻已经很久了。
Hehe... I could see you standing outside the cafe like a kid waiting for Christmas. Just waiting to get in.=呵呵……我看到你就像个等圣诞节的小孩一样站在咖啡馆外面。就等着进去。
I wish I could deny that. But after work, I'd sometimes stop by just to see the people in line. Or even watch them set up for their grand opening.=我希望我能否认这一点。但下班后，我有时会顺道过来，只是为了看看排队的人。甚至会看着他们为盛大开业做准备。
In that case, I'm happy we got to come here.=既然如此，我很高兴我们能来这里。
Sena nods, her smile lighting up our table. If I didn't know any better, I'd say she was a bit of a romantic.=塞娜点点头，她的笑容点亮了我们的餐桌。如果我没有更好的判断，我会觉得她有点浪漫。
It's nice to see this different side of Sena. Her smile alone is enough to create a fluttering in my chest.=很高兴能看到塞娜的这一面。仅仅是她的笑容就足以让我的心怦怦直跳。
As we continue about our meal, a waiter stops up with a smile across his face. He's young, but handsome.=我们继续用餐时，一个服务生带着微笑走过来。他很年轻，但很英俊。
Dressed in the cafe's uniform of black pants, white button up shirt, and red vest, his clothes and demeanor only add to the cafe's aesthetic.=他身穿咖啡馆的制服：黑裤、白衬衫、红马甲，衣着和举止都与咖啡馆的整体美学融为一体。
May I suggest a special beverage for the two of you on this date?=我可以为你们两位推荐一款今日特饮吗？
D-Date?=约、约会？
Sena's jumps to attention at the waiter's words. Of course this would happen, given the cafe's penchant for couples. Did she think this wouldn't happen?=听到服务生的话，星奏瞬间警觉起来。考虑到这家咖啡厅专为情侣设计，会发生这种事是理所当然的。她难道以为不会发生吗？
What do you suggest?=你有什么建议吗？
I try to keep the conversation moving, and not sweat the details.=我尽量让对话继续下去，不纠结细节。
My personal recommendation would be the Lover's Quarrel Sundae, sir.=先生，我个人推荐情侣之争圣代。
It's a delectable sundae with bananas, whipped cream, and topped with strawberries.=它是一款美味的圣代，有香蕉、生奶油，上面点缀着草莓。
Would you care to try one?=您想尝一个吗？
I glance over to Sena, who's still flustered over the whole "d" word drop. Maybe it's best not to stir the pot too much.=我瞥了一眼星奏，她仍然为之前那个“死”字眼感到不安。也许最好还是不要再火上浇油了。
We'll pass for now. But could we have some refills?=这次就算了。但是能给我们续杯吗？
Of course sir.=当然，先生。
The waiter takes our empty glasses and disappears.=服务员收走了我们的空杯，然后消失了。
Did he really think we're on a date?=他真的以为我们正在约会吗？
This is a couple's cafe, Sena-kun. You said so yourself.=这里是情侣咖啡馆，星奏。这是你自己说的。
I suppose so.=我想也是。
Don't worry. I'm sure this kind of mistake happens all the time.=别担心。这种错误肯定经常发生。
Besides, I'm kind of happy about the mistake. Not many guys get to say they've dated a model.=而且，我还有点乐于犯这个错。不是所有男人都有机会说自己和模特约会过。
Hehe. Don't let it go to your head.=呵呵，别得意忘形。
I don't just ask anybody, you know.=你知道，我可不是随便什么人都问的。
I'll keep that in mind.=我记住了。
Sena goes quiet for a bit and stares out the window beside our table. I watch with her for a few moments, gazing at the passersby.=塞纳沉默了一会儿，凝视着我们桌边的窗外。我陪她看了几分钟，目光落在过往的行人身上。
People on their way to work. People on their way home. Others are just leisurely killing time.=有赶着上班的人，有准备回家的人，也有人只是在悠闲地消磨时间。
<i>When did I last take things slow like this?</i>=我上一次这样慢下来是什么时候？
Sena-kun. What are you thinking about?=小世那，你在想什么呢？
I can't help but ask.=我忍不住想问。
I'm just wondering...=我只是在想……
How others might see us. From outside that is.=别人可能会怎么看我们。我是说从外面看。
I'm sure they see two wonderful friends spending some quality time together.=我相信他们看到的是两位好朋友在一起度过美好时光。
But you shouldn't worry about them.=你不用担心他们。
Because as long as we're having fun, that's what matters.=因为只要我们玩得开心，这就足够了。
r:"You're right. Thank you (.+?)-san."=你说得对。谢谢你，$1先生。
I'm sorry. I shouldn't worry so much about what others think.=我很抱歉。我不该那么在意别人怎么看。
It's hard not to. And being a model, you probably have more reason to than most.=很难做到不在意。你又是模特，所以你比大多数人更有理由在意。
The waiter arrives with refills of our drinks. He tries to sell us again on some lovey-dovey sundae, but we politely turn him down.=服务员为我们续添饮料。他再次试图向我们推销那份情侣圣代，但我们客气地拒绝了。
On a day like this, I don't want Sena feeling uncomfortable.=在这样的日子里，我不想让塞纳感到不舒服。
If anyone gives you grief though, let me know.=如果有人找你麻烦，告诉我。
I'll let Nanase-kun off her leash and maul them.=我会让七濑同学撕碎他们。
Of course, the very idea that I have any control over Nanase is just as absurd as someone having a problem with Sena.=当然，我能控制七濑的想法，就像会有人和星奏过不去一样荒谬。
Maybe that's why she burst out laughing at my comment. Oh well. Mission successful.=也许这就是她听到我的话后突然大笑的原因。哦，好吧。任务成功。
How could anyone not find Sena adorable? She worries about what people think of her, but the more time I spend with her, the more I worry about what she thinks of me.=怎么会有人觉得星奏不可爱呢？她总是在意别人对她的看法，但我与她相处的时间越长，就越在意她对我的看法。
Sena's the type of person you work hard for. The person you want to put your best foot forward for.=星奏是那种会让你为之努力的人，是那种你想在她面前展现最好一面的女孩。
I just hope my work at the cafe is good enough.=我只希望我在咖啡馆的工作表现足够好。
We finish off our meal and by the time we leave the cafe, the mall has emptied out. It's not near as busy as when we arrived, leaving us a large empty lane to walk through.=我们用完餐，等离开咖啡馆时，商场已经空了。不像我们刚来时那么热闹，只剩下宽敞的过道供我们穿行。
r:"Thank you so much (.+?)-san for taking me."=$1前辈，太感谢您带我来了。
I hope you enjoyed yourself.=希望你玩得开心。
Of course! I had a great time.=当然！我玩得很开心。
Glad you did too, Sena-kun.=我也很高兴，星奏君。
I have to stop by the modeling agency. See if they're open.=我得去趟模特经纪公司。看看他们是否营业。
Oh? Want me to come with you?=哦？要我跟你一起去吗？
No. That's alright.=不用了。没关系。
r:"You have a good night, (.+?)-san."=晚安，$1。
You too!=你也是！
And with that, our "date" comes to an end. I watch until Sena disappears out of sight from me and then wander through the mall.=我们的“约会”到此结束。我看着星奏从我的视线中消失，然后独自在商场里闲逛。
Despite the rocky start to the day, I must say I couldn't be happier. Sena really is the sweetest girl we have. And I got to take her out.=尽管今天开局不顺，但我必须说我非常开心。星奏真是我们之中最甜美的女孩了。而我竟然能带她出去。
I'm not the best cook, so I stuck to what I know.=我厨艺不精，所以只做我拿手的菜。
Though the pancakes at Rouge Amour were probably flufflier.=虽然Rouge Amour的松饼可能更松软。
Sena chuckles at my comment and shakes her head.=塞纳听了我的话，轻声笑了起来，然后摇了摇头。
No. Yours were wonderful. Everyone enjoyed them.=没有，你做的很棒，大家都喜欢。
It's funny how she considers this to be a date, but our trip to the couples' cafe was just as friends.=真好笑，她觉得这是约会，可我们一起去情侣咖啡馆那次却只是朋友。
I want to say something, but feel like it'd ruin the moment. I decide to keep my mouth shut.=我想说些什么，但又觉得会破坏气氛，于是决定闭嘴不言。
That's an easy question. I know the answer to that one.=那是个简单的问题。我知道那个问题的答案。
Easy. It was my first day here.=简单。那是我在这里的第一天。
Because it was the day I met you.=因为那天我遇到了你。
Sena's face heats up and she looks away. I believe that's what we call a "direct hit."=塞娜的脸颊发烫，她转过脸去。我想这就是我们所说的“直接命中”。
I can't think of a better start to my job as a manager, than bumping into you right here.=我作为经理的工作开端，没有什么比在这里偶遇你更棒的了。
T-That's... a special day for me too.=那、那对我来说也是个特别的日子。
Group Scenes=群像戏
Group=群组
My name is 撒 贝宁. From today forward, I'll be the manager at the Girls! Girls! Girls?! Cafe. I look forward to working together.=我叫撒贝宁。从今天起，我将是“女孩！女孩！女孩？！”咖啡馆的经理。期待与大家一起工作。
r:"I'm (.+). I'm the new manager at the Girls! Girls! Girls?! Cafe."=我是$!。我是“女孩！女孩！女孩？！”咖啡馆的新经理。
