The Scrolls of Wind and Clouds - Prologue

Shinobu

O~ee, Kanzaki-dono, Kanzaki-dono~☆

※Kazaki-dono（Shinobu's appellation for Souma） ※※Dono is an archaic way to address others, especially someone older or of higher status


Souma

Hm? Oh, Sengoku! You're cheerful as always. Being a lively kid is a great and all, but you can't run in the hallways.


Shinobu

Mmm, I am not a kid anymore, though. I'm already in high school, you know~?

※ Shinobu often uses 拙者（せっしゃ） to refer to himself, this is a very samurai way of addressing oneself. It gives the impression that he is putting himself in a lower position than the listener. When he uses this, it will be italicized.


Souma

Fufu, ....in this realm there are high schoolers who are still just kids. But regardless of age, you need to refrain from causing others trouble.


Souma

Hasumi always says that to me too.

※Souma refers to himself 我（われ）, which is a formal, old way of calling oneself. Doesn't lower his own status though. ※※Souma refers to Keito with his last name, as he respects Keito as a unit leader.


Souma

See...look what you did. The papers I carried over here are scattered everywhere now.


Shinobu

Ah! Please be patient with me. I will pick it up~♪


Souma

Mm, good. ....Anyway, did you need something from me?


Shinobu

Huh? Oh no, not all all! I was just happy seeing you in the hallway and I started running towards you～♪


Souma

What, are you a puppy? Though, I have to say I'm happy that you're so fond of me, I should warn you, I have no luck with kouhai.

※Kouhai refers to those that are younger than you, or in a lower grade (think Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors...in relation to Seniors). This relationship is extremely important in Japanese culture. Seniors are supposed to take very good care of their kouhai and kouhai respect their Senpais very much. Approval from Senpai is sought after


Shinobu

Well, you're pretty hard to approach, Kanzaki-dono,..always walking around with a sword by your side. Plus, you're a member of Akatsuki, one of the front faces of the student council....


Shinobu

I reckon that's definitely why everyone thinks you're scary.


Souma

You...think I'm scary too?


Shinobu

Not at all! Admittedly before, I thought I should definitely stay away from you, but after I started talking to you, I realized you're super nice.


Shinobu

But you're pretty cold towards me...do you think I'm annoying?


Souma

Not at all, let's be good friends....Sengoku♪


Souma

Oh by the way, are you free right now? Hasumi told me to put these posters up on the bulletin board.

※In Japanese, "poster" is a word taken from English. Souma being from the Samurai era, quotes words that from foreign origin, or newer words, these words will be italicized


Souma

It would help if you could lend a hand, I'm exhausted and there's a lot.


Shinobu

It'd be an honor to help with such a task~! Ryuseitai just finished a huge project, so I'm just resting up right now!


Shinobu

Captain-dono always lets us have time to rest up~♪

※Referring to Ryuseitai's captain, Chiaki.


Souma

It's the same us (Akatsuki) too. It's good to know we are both blessed with great lords.

※Souma is referring to both Akatsuki's group leader, Keito, and Ryuseitai's Chiaki. Lords in reference to unit leaders.


Souma

For Akatsuki too, we get time to rest our bones.


Souma

But it's soon to be this ...S1 Halloween season, Hasumi-dono and all the other student council members are slaving away with preparations.


Souma

It's not like they're working themselves to death, but it'd be awful if everyone exhaust themselves too much.


Souma

So, I'm also helping with minor tasks too so Hasumi isn't burnt out and can get some rest.


Souma

The student council is always crazy busy, but that's mostly because of Hasumi's work ethic....


Souma

He's so busy so I've thought about having just Kiryu-dono and I do Unit work, or doing independent work for a bit....


Souma

But doing my own work...it's awkward, plus I'm really not that confident.


Shinobu

Wow! I'm the same way, when there's no work with Ryuseitai, I don't know what to do with myself. We're two birds of the same feather~


Souma

Is that so! Well, perhaps ninjas and warriors are not so different after all.


Souma

Oh no..Anzu- dono, sorry! I almost knocked you out. You're crouching on the floor, are you okay?


Souma

Are you feeling unpleasant? Should I carry you to the nurse's office?


Shinobu

You look dead tired. Are you working too hard, M'lady? We're worried...


Shinobu

Had we known that m'lady was so busy, we would have exhausted all means to serve you.


Shinobu

What? I should stop calling you m'lady? Okay okay, I get it, you don't have to pinch my cheeks!


Souma

There there, Anzu-dono. You shouldn't tease Sengoku so much, the gods are watching us afterall

※specifically Buddha/ Shakyamuni is watching. In Buddhism, kharma plays a big role in human life, if you do bad things, bad things will happen to you. This is just a casual saying, but reflects Souma's character's era.


Souma

Hmm, anyway, I'm guessing there is something you're planning


Souma

And you've come to the bulletin boards to get new information and scout out who can participate in your plan.


Souma

It's true, the [B1] group often posts notices for recruitment and such.


Souma

But finding the right job requires the work of fate. Sometimes it's all useless, in the end even Hasumi-dono passes on a lot of them.


Souma

Like the other day, [Akatsuki] and the other Units participated in the [B1] rank Fight Festival event...


Souma

It was a public event but the B1 rankers were not regulated


Souma

I was set to join the event, but I was accused about saying something, and got banned from the event.


Souma

Having so many recruitments can be a good thing, but you never know which one is right for you.


Souma

...hmm? What's wrong, Anzu-dono? Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something my face?


Souma

Hmm, would I be interested in working in a historical drama...you ask? Do I look like I would be?


Shinobu

Well, yeah, Kanzaki-dono. Or rather it looks like you love historical dramas or samurai stories, that's why you're always carrying a sword around everywhere.


Souma

Is that so.....? Well just so we are all clear, I have a special permit to wear my sword in public. Here, look, my permit ♪


Shinobu

Wow...it really is authorized by the government....what kind of connections do you have, Kanzaki-dono....?


Shinobu

Well that's that. Anyway, what were you saying about this historical drama thing, Anzu-dono?


Shinobu

I, for one, love that stuff and watch historical dramas all the time~


Shinobu

Though the Ninjas in historical dramas and such are usually just add-ons or small fry combatants that don't play a big role. It's a little disappointing....


Shinobu

What? Would I be interested in starring in a historical drama where the Ninja is the main character?


Shinobu

That....that would be project totally made for me!


Shinobu

Of course I'm totally up for acting in it! That would be my absolute dream come true, I'm not letting anyone else do it!


Shinobu

Foowaaaa...It's finally My time to shine~☆