The Autumn Demons That Dance Amongst the Crimson Leaves/Event Scenes

01

Translator: masubis
	We’re filming a kimono promotional commercial for this job… Filming at a temple in the mountains is quite authentic.
	It won’t be just a commercial, there’s gonna be bonus footage put on the internet too, right? I heard we’ll be training by doing stuff like Zen meditation and making vegetarian food! Let’s do our best to make sure everyone’s interested in both! Ah, also…Earlier, I heard from the temple staff that a tengu was seen near the temple recently! For the commercial, I’m gonna be a Yuki-onna and you’re gonna be a tengu, right Soichiro? Once you put on your costume, they might think you’re one of their friends! ♪
	I don’t believe that tengu exist. I have yet to see one myself. Doesn’t it seem more likely that they saw something else?
	You’re no fun Soichiro~. It’s all about believing in them!

02

	Hey, Touma, Hokuto. You read the script yet? It's an action-packed movie filled with yokai… It’s more of a movie than a commercial!
	The main characters are a red Oni who attacks humans and a crow-tengu who protects the humans…
	I’m playing the crow-tengu’s servant tanuki! Since you’re playing the Red Oni, you and I are enemies~.
	That’s right. I’m gonna go all out with my villain role, so you better be prepared, Shouta!
	My role is the neutral informant, the gashadokuro. What an interesting character. On that topic, this is the second time Touma and Shinonome-san were in a play together.
	Sure is. There was a scene in “Cybernetics Wars ZERO” where we confronted each other. But this time, we’re gonna have a real fight scene! I’m tied with Shinonome-san again, but in a brand new setting! I need to get fired up! Hey, why don’t we go over the script right now? Just to check.
	I’m down! Let’s start with the scene where Touma and I meet.

03

	“Uuu… *sniffle*... so cruel! The village is on fire… who could do such a thing...”
	“This runt must be who I think it is… it’s the crow tengu’s brat.”
	“Eek! R-red Oni! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! Please let me go…!”
	“Kukuku… I could eat you up right now… but I’ll let you go for today. Go tell that tengu about this attack. If he keeps trying to protect humans, he better be ready to face off against me!”
	Being a villain is kinda nice. It’s worth the effort!
	I know we’re just reading the script, but I’m already thinking of adding some sick moves. I’m playing a quick-moving tanuki, so I’m sure acrobatic-like stuff would be fitting.
	Since this is a kimono commercial, it’s best if we keep our costumes neat.
	Yeah. And it looks like the same cloth in our costumes is the same ones for the kimonos.
	If I do acrobatic action stuff, won’t it show how great the clothes are? ...I’ll think about it some more then! ♪

04

	Alright! Next up is the temple training for the bonus footage. The challenge this time around is… Zen meditation! Make sure you don’t get hit with the Zen stick, Shouta!
	Huh?! Why am I the one being targeted?
	That’s because getting hit is a great way to experience Zen meditation. Shinonome-san even wanted to ask the priest to hit him earlier.
	Really…? But I don’t want to get hurt though.
	You better be ready, Shouta. Shinonome-san and Mizushima-san are waiting for us to start!
	(...Ah, my legs are falling asleep… I’m gonna adjust them just a little bit…)
	(Touma gets hit.)
	Ow! (Sheesh… I didn’t think I’d be the first one to eat it…Not only that, but Shinonome-san has been calm for this entire meditation… As expected of him. Shouta too. He didn’t like it at first but he hasn’t got hit once. Look at him go…)

05

	We’re finally done… W-woah!
	Your legs must be numb, Touma. Be careful not to fall. But other than that, Zen meditation is nice to do once in a while. It’s like my worries were washed away.
	My head feels clearer too! Zen meditation is great.
	That’s because you slept the whole time! You little… The priest didn’t even notice because you pulled it off so well...
	Hehe, I’m good at sleeping without anyone noticing, huh?
	That’s not what Zen meditation... is... about!
	I’d like to see Touma walk around with his numb legs in the film.
	I wanna see Touma getting hit too! I can’t wait ‘till the footage is released!
	Y-you’re right! This is going to be put online…! Dammit….
	After this we’re cleaning the shrine grounds. Once Touma’s legs stop being numb, we’ll head over.

06

	Cleaning is so fun~♪ Right, left, and right ♪ With my Papi-broom~♪ ! Huh…? Did those bushes move just now?
	Where? There’s a breeze, so it may have just been the wind… Oh. I see… it appears it was a tanuki who lost its way.
	That’s what it was! Waa~! So cute~! I’ll tell Shouta I met a real tanuki later!
	I didn’t expect to see a tanuki in the temple. Maybe there’s a secret path from here to the forest.
	If there was a secret path that would be so exciting! I want to go explore ♪
	It’s cleaning time right now. Now, let’s do our best to finish up the rest.
	‘Kayyy, I papi-ly understand! See you next time, tanuki!

07

	We’ve gathered most of the leaves around here.
	Just a little bit more and will be papi-ly finished ♪! ...Kya!
	Oh dear… the wind scattered all the leaves.
	Now we have to do it all over again. This is so pepo-ly discouraging…
	...Not quite. Now I have an image of what my role is like. Tengus are mysterious beings who control the wind and have nature on their side… For the flying scene in the commercial, I would like to include the Tengu controlling the wind.
	Wow! That sounds super cool! I totally think you should do it!
	Thank you very much. It’s reassuring to hear that from you, Mizushima-san. Once we finish cleaning, I’ll ask Producer-san about it.

08

	Our cleaning is all done. Good work.
	Next up is vegetarian cooking! I’m really looking forward to this one!
	Jupiter is taking a little while to clean, so once they’re finished, we’ll meet up with them.
	Got it! Let’s see what we can do to help! ♪
	Yes. We should begin to gather some fruits and vegetables. I was told we can get persimmons and sweet potatoes. ...That’s right. I’ve been meaning to thank the temple staff today… While we’re making vegetarian food, how about we make sweets to give to them?
	Nice idea! Everyone at the temple will love your sweets! ♪
	Saki-san, Soichiro-san. Sorry for making you wait.
	Angel-chans found us while we were cleaning, so we ended up a little late.
	Alright, let’s make up for lost time!

09

	Vegetarian cooking was a papi success! We’re making sweets next, right Soichiro?
	Yes. We’ll put our hearts into making these to thank the temple staff.
	Just looking at Shinonome-san’s recipe makes me hungry.
	It fits the time of year too. Shinonome-san, we’ll help you out!
	Persimmon jam filled dango? That’s the first time I’ve something like this.
	I asked Makio-san how he made his cream filled dango earlier and added some things into my own arrange
	Cream filled? I wanna try that too. But it would be a waste to not use anko. ...Oh, what’s up, Jyūshoku-san*? ...Huh? For real? Awesome! Guys! Here’s some anko paste they gave us that we can use for the manjū! (*chief priest)
	A-anko?!
	S-Soichiro! Are you OK?!

10

	...Soichiro-san had to go outside for some air. I’m worried…
	Mizushima-kun went with him, so he’ll be alright.
	But Shinonome-san really doesn’t like anko, huh. I glanced over and I swear I saw him go pale.
	Hmmm… I feel really bad about it...
	You didn’t know that Shinonome-san hated anko, Shouta. It wasn’t on purpose. Don’t worry too much about it.
	Even Shinonome-san told you not to worry.
	I know but still… I’m sure it was my fault… I’m definitely going to apologize to him.

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	Soichiro, are you feeling alright?
	Yes, I’m much better. I’m sorry for making you worry.
	Don’t be sorry. I’m just glad you’re ok! I knew this before but, you really can’t stand anko, huh?
	Yes. It’s been a long time since I’ve last saw it, but I’ve been having stronger reactions recently… I feel guilty about doing that in front of Mitarai-san.
	Speaking of, doesn’t your family own a wagashi store? Since you’re bad with anko, what’s gonna happen to it?
	I may have to rely on others now but… I believe it’s not a problem at all. I have a younger brother. Right now, he’s training to take over the family business.

12

	Ever since I left my parents house, my brother has been carrying out most of the work. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried about him, but.. because of my difficulty with anko, I have no intention of returning. I believe I am able to pursue my dreams as a member of Cafe Parade. I’ve decided my dream is to be idols with everyone at Cafe Parade. And furthermore, I want to make the best pastries in the world.
	Yeah.. I hope that someday your family can accept your dream. No, they will accept it no matter what! And I’ll help you with anything to make it happen!
	Fufu. Thank you very much, Mizushima-san.
	(...Oh, Shouta’s over there. He must want to talk to Soichiro.) Since you’re feeling better Soichiro, I’ll head back now!

13

	Soichiro-san, I’m really sorry about earlier! Are you doing ok?
	Thank you for worrying about me. I’m doing just fine. Surprising, wasn’t it? Seeing me make such a fuss over anko.
	Yeah, it surprised me, but everyone has stuff they don’t like.
	I’m glad to hear that. Let’s do our best for the film tomorrow.
	Kayyy! But I’m still worried about your health, so go to sleep early today.
	I will. We used up a lot of energy today with cooking and cleaning. Let’s rest early and prepare for tomorrow. ...Oh? What do you need, filming staff?...You want to talk to me? Of course, it’s not a problem at all.
	What’s up? Are you guys talking about work? I wanna join. Whatever you need help with, I got you!

14

	Ah, there they are! Toumaaa! Hokutooo!
	Mizushima-kun. Were you looking for us?
	Yeah! I thought you guys would want an update on how Soichiro is doing. Soichiro’s all papi and back to normal! Shouta came over and the two of them talked it out. That’s all!
	Thank you for updating us. Knowing that Shinonome-san isn’t seriously hurt is a relief.
	You think they’re almost done talking? We should go meet them.
	...Huh, that’s weird. This is where I left them but...
	Really? I can’t hear anyone talking though.
	This temple is big, so it’s possible we may have gotten mixed up.

15

	Hokuto’s right. This temple is super huge. There aren't any signs of anyone here either… The sun’s almost setting so I’m getting worried.
	It’s definitely getting darker. Mizushima-san, watch your step. There’s a lot of rocks here so be carefuー Woah?! In the grass just now...
	It’s a tanuki! It must be the same one I saw earlier… You got so scared Touma! Ahaha!
	S-shut it!
	The timing of the jump made it look like it was aiming for you. Maybe it was hiding in the grass to scare you, Touma.
	What the hell? That tanuki acts just like Shouta...
	Haha, Shouta’s current role as a tanuki is perfect then.

16

	Jupiter’s papi-search party is currently having trouble. ...Where did they both go?.
	We’ve looked all around this garden. Let’s take another look inside the building.
	It’s the day before the shooting as well, so where could they have possibly gone..? Huh? ...There’s lighting coming from that room. It was dark earlier...
	What the, I swear we just passed by there. This damn search isー
	(offscreen) Uwaaaaa!!
	Was that Shouta?! W-woah, there’s a shadow on the screen… what is that… some winged creature?!
	Is that… a tengu?
	What?! There’s no such thing as tengu!
	But I heard the temple staff say they saw a tengu earlier, so it could be...
	Tch.. I don’t know what you’re talking about, but Shouta’s in danger! Let’s go!

17

	Shouta! Hey, Shouta! ...Are you OK?! Wha… could it really be a Tengu?! ...Dammit, I don’t know what’s going on, but I don’t care who they are! That’s one of my best friends! Let go of Shouta right now! ...H-huh? ...Is that..Shinonome-san?
	Y-yes,it’s me. What did you think it was?
	Well, I, uh... thought it was a tengu... with that costume...
	The staff asked me if I could try on my Crow Tengu outfit again so they could make some adjustments.
	Try on? But Shouta… Didn’t he scream earlier?
	Scream? I was just impressed at how good Soichiro-san looked in his outfit.
	S-seriously? ...I take back my nervousness then.
	Fufu. Well, good thing it wasn’t anything serious.
	Yeah! And Touma looked really cool defending Shouta back there! ♪

18

	It’s almost time to begin filming. We’re doing the battle scene between me and Amagase-san’s Oni role first. My role is to be a kind tengu who protects humans… It seems that tengus are originally violent by nature. So if an opponent appeared in front of one… I’ll think about it as I act.
	“Very well. If we can’t understand each other, let’s settle this once and for all.”
	“Fine by me. I’m no fan of settling things quietly… Ha!” (Red Oni jabs at the Crow Tengu) “Kukuku… you’re trembling. You’ve shown how you truly fight! So this is the ‘white knight’ Crow Tengu everyone’s been talking about, huh..? Are you having fun too?”
	“Hmph… Don’t lump me in with a bastard like yourself.”
	I’m glad I could use the move I came up with while cleaning the garden.
	That wind… Shinonome-san came up with it during the performance? He’s killing it!

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	“It’s dangerous to go past here, young lady.”
	“So shameless… It’s obvious you’re the one manipulating all this!”
	“I don’t think I’m a manipulator. I’m merely a supporting role. I’m just a bystander watching chaos eat the world away.”
	(Yuki-onna sneaks off to Tanuki)
	“...Report this back to Crow Tengu, Tanuki. Gashadokuro has been instigating all of this. The one who’s been ordering Red Oni to attack humans… is him.”
	“Tell Master…?! U-understood! But Yuki-onna-san, what about you…?”
	“I’ll make sure he stays here. I won’t let him do whatever he wants! Hurry, go!”
	“G-got it! I’m off!”
	“You aren’t going anywhere… Woah.”
	“Caught off guard? I’ll freeze you with my snow!”
	Great job as usual, Shouta. He captured the tanuki’s nimbleness. Next up is… me and Mizushima-kun’s showdown.

20

	“*sigh* Quick Tanuki. Those who are weak have to be fast to escape.”
	“You were trying to aim at him then, weren’t you?”
	“Yes, I suppose. I thought it would be more fun to have the whole cast come together. Nevertheless, I'm surprised at how a lady like you can have such good instincts, Yuki-onna-san. Good eye.” “I’ve worked on this script for a long time, and having a fine actress as yourself on my side would be comforting. Would you like to join me, Yuki-onna-san? Why don’t we watch the end together?”
	“I refuse. No matter how many times you ask, the answer will always be no!”
	“Is that so… I don’t hate the fact that my flattery didn’t work but... that’s a shame.”
	“The difference in strength is clear… If it means I have to sacrifice myselfーKyaaa!!”
	(Gashadokuro breaks free.)
	“Fufu… Your snow can only last so long. It’s just you now. But to stab a column of ice through my heart… I knew you wanted to be close.”
	Your dance-like action moves were splendid and in character, Mizushima-kun.
	Ehehe, thanks! Your evil acting was sexy and cool too!

21

	Great work today, Mizushima-san. Your acting was wonderful.
	Really? Thank you, Soichiro! We’re halfway through with Yuki-onna’s enemy, so you better win this, Crow Tengu!
	Of course, please leave the rest to me. Fufu, that costume is pretty convincing.
	Does it make me look like a real Yuki-onna? Hehe, I’m glad! You totally look like a Crow-Tengu too, Soichiro!
	I do? Fufu, thank you very much.
	Ah, looks like it’s almost time to film again. I can’t wait to see your scenes Soichiro!
	Thank you, I’ll show you a Crow Tengu’s way of life.

22

	We still have to continue the action scenes. I need to focus more than ever...
	“The hidden village… the sorrows of the innocent are shaking the earth... Oni. Why are you going this far to terrorize humans?”
	“Why...? Alright, I’ll tell you. Here’s the truth, Crow Tengu! The precious humans you vow to protect are the ones who stole everything away from me! So I’m doin’ the same to them, that’s that!”
	(They fight.)
	“The hidden village was concealed for the sole purpose of avoiding oni attacks. How could you have possibly found their location… Who on earth told you?!”
	“The smell of humans on you is strong, Crow Tengu. Anyone who sides with humans has bad blood with me… Drop dead!”
	“Look out!”

23

	“Wha-Tanuki… Were you… protecting me?”
	“M-master… Red Oni… P-please listen… Yuki-onna has a message… This fight… was all planned.”
	“You…Are you saying this was all a set up? Hey!”
	“Red Oni...I understand… your grudge against humans… but…I’m sure that Master… can have yokai and humans… get along in the future...”
	(Tanuki dies and Gashadokuro comes in.)
	“That future will never come. I was hoping you’d both destroy each other, but it seems like I didn’t need to intervene.”
	“Tanuki…! Gashadokuro.. just what are you planning, you bastard…!”
	“Who knew that one animal could turn the script on its head… I can’t believe I missed it.”
	“You… lied to me this entire time? But you said humans were the one who destroyed Oni Island…” “So that’s it. All of this was so Crow Tengu and I could face off against each other…I hate humans…but I hate being used even more!!”
	“I'm proud of you… my brave tanuki. Your dreams will come true…!”
	My role is up. I’ll leave the rest to you two!
	I have a little bit more to go. Now we’re at the final scene.
	Yeah! Let's use all the patience we got through training to get through it!

24

	(Gashadokuro, Red Oni, and the Crow Tengu are fighting)
	“This… ends now!!”
	“Ku...uwaaaaa!!!”
	(Gashadokuro is defeated)
	“Sheesh. Tough guy… Speaking of tough guys, I can think of one more.”
	“...We’ve both done our best to help each other. Shall we call it a night?”
	“I give. Once I’ve decided on something, it’s done ‘till someone dies. That’s the Oni way.” “...That guy destroyed Oni Island, and I blamed humans for it.”
	“And so you couldn’t help but fight… I see. Fighting is in your blood.”
	“You got that right. Beating you up won’t bring them back. But…Coincidentally, there’s nothing stopping me from fighting you now.”
	“Troublesome, aren’t you… Heh, I feel the same way. Very well, I’ll keep you company.”
	“...Take that!"
	(They battle again and scene ends.)
	Soichiro, good work! That last scene was really good!
	Fufu, thank you very much. I used up all my energy for it.

25

	(At the office)
	Producer, is it true our commercial was super popular? ...I see. Popular enough to hold a costume exhibition for a photoshoot right? Ehehe!
	And there was a lot of attention for our acting too? I’m thankful to hear that. On the first day of the exhibition, there will be an event where we can greet people. I’d like to prepare what we’re going to talk about.
	I’ve also heard that in the reviews for the bonus video, a lotta people wanna try out the temple training! We got to do so many things. It was a papi job wasn’t it?
	Indeed. It truly was… a great experience for me.
	(Fufu, Soichiro looks really happy right now. I hope his family could see his face like this someday.)