What I Want to Get is… [Part 1]

Ramona: Hmm, when it comes to competition, I can't help but get fired up. I got so into it that I forgot about work.

Xue: Hmph, I lost earlier, but it won't be like this next time. This time I'll definitely show you my true strength.

Ramona: Ho, interesting...!

Ramona: In that case, would you care for another match? Let's have a friendly competition as rivals!

Xue: Fine, I'll show you my fierce expression!

Hikari: Ohh! Sparks are flying! This is going to be an intense battle!

Hikari: So, what's the showdown? A dance battle? Or a fistfight where blood boils!?

Xue: There's no way...

Ramona: Boxing it is. Leave it to me, I have experience.

Xue: You... You're an actress, your face is your life. What if you get injured and your earnings decrease?

Ramona: Haha, of course, I'm just kidding. Xue and I are in different weight classes to begin with. We can't fight if our weights aren't matched.

Ramona: Therefore, the condition is that there should be no difference in abilities, and it should be fair and equal. I've found just the thing for us. How about this!

Xue: This?

Hikari: What's that?

Ramona: Line up the pins, put your wishes into it, and release them!

Ramona: Yes, it's ring toss!!!

Hikari: Oooh!

Xue: You... no matter what, that won't happen. Ring toss is a children’s game...

Ramona: No, it's not. Ring toss is a sport that's equal for everyone.

Ramona: It only requires the use of one arm, and minimal arm strength is enough. Best of all, it doesn't depend on height or physical differences.

Xue: ...Wait. Are you saying that ring toss suits me because I'm short?

Ramona: It's a result of considering equality. Is there a problem, Judge Hikari?

Hikari: I think it's fine! It's an even match!

Xue: Something about this doesn't sit right...

Xue: Oh well, let's just get this over with.

Ramona: Alright, take my hand, Xue. Hikari too. Let's go hand in hand!

Hikari: Okaaay!

Xue: Hey, wait a minute, what's the deal this time? Ring toss and holding hands, aren’t you treating me like a child?

Ramona: You'll understand when you see the enthusiastic crowd. What do you think will happen if you get swallowed up by this crowd?

Hikari: You might get lost...

Hikari: Ramo-san’s hand, I'll hold onto it tightly!

Xue: Well, I get that but...

Ramona: Yeah, you short ones will get swallowed up and drown in the crowd. You'll get separated, start crying, and embarrass yourselves on the lost child broadcast!

Xue: Oi, you're treating me like a child after all!? No holding hands! No ring toss either!

Ramona: So, it’s a direct win for me then, is that okay?

Xue: Gh...!

Ramona: Xue, you have two choices. Either you take my hand and compete in ring toss, or you give up without a fight.

Xue: What kind of choices are those!? Either way, it's your win!

Ramona: Hahaha, caught on, huh! I decided to forget about work for a while and enjoy the summer festival!

Ramona: Xue, just relax and have fun.

Hikari: That's right!

Ramona: Besides, actors turn all experiences into flesh and blood. Who knows when I might perform a scene from the summer festival.

Xue: Suddenly you’re talking sense...!

Ramona: I'm always talking sense. So feel free to rely on me as if we were family.

Xue: Hmph, I don't need such a family! I'm leaving—

Xue: Oi, don’t pull on my hand!?

Ramona: Oh! So this is the famous raffle ticket I've heard about...!

Ramona: The first prize seems to be the latest gaming console... But is it really going to be won?

Xue: What will you do if I ask you that? Don't make it weird...

Ramona: Then what about that? They're filling the balloons with water!?

Hikari: Those are water balloons! They go, “bounce bounce” and make people smile!

Ramona: That's interesting! Alright!

Xue: Don't waste money on pointless things...

Xue: Hey, Germany, let's get the hell out of here—

Ramona: Hahaha, look at that, Xue! There are so many water balloons!

Xue: How many did you catch in that split second!?

Ramona: The water balloons wanted to be caught by me.

Ramona: Come on, Xue, you play too. Bounce! Like that!

Xue: I don't want to! Are you going to treat me like a child forever!? Enough already—

Ramona: Hmm, so this is Japanese cotton candy. It's not as sweet as the ones back home, but it's still good.

Hikari: Haha! Ramo-san, your mouth is all sticky!

Ramona: Sorry, Xue, can you wipe my mouth with a handkerchief? Unfortunately, both my hands are full.

Xue: Don't let those who ask to be pampered take care of you! You're acting more childish than me, Germany!?

Ramona: It can't be helped. After all, festivals bring out the child in everyone.

Ramona: Oh? There's a crowd over there! It must be interesting!

Xue: Oh, come on, don't just wander off! I'll be worried! Are you my brother or something!?

Hikari: Eh? Big brother?

Xue: A-ah, no...!

Xue: ...You misheard. Forget about it.

Ramona: Hehehe, you shouldn't underestimate my hearing. I don't make mistakes like mishearing things.

Ramona: Xue, you just called me your brother. That means… You recognize me as family, don’t you!?

Hikari: Wooow!

Xue: Ghhh…!? Even more troublesome...!

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Pub: 31 Mar 2024 11:11 UTC
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