 |
| Saionji | Muku-kun, how are you doing? Are you getting seasick? |
| Muku | I’m doing alright, thank you. Oh, and the room is so beautiful...! |
| Saionji | I am glad it is to your liking. We purposely built the suite rooms in a place where you can’t feel the ship’s motion. |
| I am planning to take every possible measure for the theater venue as well, though do not hesitate to let me know if you are unsatisfied with anything. |
| Muku | I will. Thank you. |
| Kazunari | Dude, not only are the suite rooms superbs, but to think we also get a whole staff team to ourselves...! We can even get the beverages here as many times we like! |
| Yuki | True. The service is just so good it surprised me. |
| Sakyo | Don’t get too engrossed in these service or you’ll be havin’ a hard time once we return to MANKAI Company. |
| Izumi | You have a point... |
| Banri | I don’t wanna go back. |
| Juza | ...I’m thirsty. |
| Muku | Wanna get some beverages in our rooms? |
| Juza | No, it’s fine. Our rooms are far from here. |
| Azami | There’s a lot of vending machines there. I think they have your favorite strawberry milk. |
| Juza | I’ll go get it. |
 |
| Muku | ... |
| Izumi | (Today is finally our opening show. I knew it. They all seem pretty nervous because we’re going to perform in a different venue.) |
| Juza | ... |
| Izumi | (Juza-kun looks stiff.) |
| Kazunari | OK, guys! We’ve gotta form a circle in times like this! |
| Banri | Be more specific. What d'you mean by “in times like this”? |
| Yuki | Bet you already thought of what kind of circle you wanna do. |
| Kazunari | Righty right! Since our play is about phantom thieves, we all should strike a phantom thief pose! |
| Sakyo | The heck is that? |
| Kazunari | No complaining! Just follow me! |
| Yuki | Fine. Fine. |
| Juza | ...Muku, do the chant. |
| Muku | First things first, I’m sorry for causing you guys troubles when I was at a loss of what to do. |
| I don’t want to give up on all the things I want to do. I’ve decided to do everything I can for all of them. |
| I’ll run through until the end. Follow me, guys! |
| Juza | Yeah! |
| Kazunari | Okie! |
| Banri | Yea. |
 |
| Q | “It’s as musty as always.” |
| Ace | “Clean it up.” |
| Q | “How about you do it?” |
| Ace | “No way. Geez. This place used to be clean, wonder what happened to it.” |
| Q | “That’s because we had a clean freak before.” |
| Ace | “Okay. Leader, you do the cleaning.” |
| King | “I think it’s pretty clean, though.” |
| Q | “Seriously?” |
| Ace | “Should’ve known a messy room owner like Leader would say something like that.” |
| Q | “Anyway. Since this is the first time we gathered here after a year, that means you’ve already set our next target, right? Let’s cut to the chase already.” |
| King | “Our next target will be "Mermaid’s Tears”, a 12-carat diamond.“ |
| "It’s going to be sold during an auction held at the Royal Star cruise. It’s one of the event’s highlights and is expected to sell for 6 billion.” |
| Ace | “Woo-hoo.” |
| Q | “Heh. Interesting.” |
| King | “Royal Star is currently hiring staff. Q.” |
| Q | “Got it. That means I have to sneak in as one of their staff members, right?” |
| King | “Ace, get close to the ship’s captain and collect information.” |
| Ace | “Roger.” |
| Izumi | (I expect no less from Summer Troupe. They have great teamwork. I can totally feel it.) |
| (Not to mention Muku-kun’s King is able to unite them as a leader.) |
 |
| Q | “I’m in charge of the rooms in Block A... Laundry and... Ugh. What a hassle.” |
| “This isn’t my job in the first place, after all. If that person were here–.” |
| Crew Member | “Are you new here? You seem lost.” |
| Q | “Yes. I don’t think I can get out of this place if I lose the map.” |
| Crew Member | “You can ask anyone if there’s anything you don’t understand.” |
| Q | “Thank you.” |
| “?” |
| Crew Member | “What’s wrong?” |
| Q | “I think I saw someone over there–.” |
| Crew Member | “But there’s only a garbage can over there. Is it a ghost or something?” |
| Q | “Hey. Stop. I don’t like it.” |
| *walks over* |
| Q | “Hm? A letter?” |
| *flips it open* |
| Q | “Could this be– I have to report to King.” |
 |
| King | “I’ll take the Mermaid’s Tears– Jack.” |
| Ace | “Can’t believe he’s aiming for the same thing.” |
| Q | “Him and King sure are compatible in a strange way.” |
| Ace | “Even though their personalities are the exact opposite of each other.” |
| Q | “What are we going to do now?” |
| Ace | “Guess we’re gonna have a change of pla–.” |
| King | “We’ll continue the operation.” |
| Q | “Come again!?” |
| Ace | “So you mean we’re gonna compete with Jack?” |
| King | “I will not send out this notice. Let’s call it a direct confrontation between trump and Jack.” |
| Q | “Whaaaat!?” |
 |
| Jack | “Weird. The cops aren’t on the move.” |
| “Hm? Where’s my noti–.” |
| *flips letter open* |
| Jack | “It’s been a while. How about a reunion? At The Mermaid’s Tears’ chamber. trump.” |
| “King, huh... It’s just so like him to do something like this. Fine. Let’s have a showdown.” |
 |
| Fox | “Here. I got what you wanted, the Royal Star’s blueprint.” |
| King | “It is indeed the blueprint.” |
| Fox | “I got you some addition as well. This one is a lil bit pricey.” |
| King | “Figured as much.” |
| Fox | “What are you going to do with this information, though?” |
| King | “It’s prohibited to poke your nose into your client’s private life.” |
| Fox | “Oops. My bad. I was curious since you rarely asked for something like this. Oh, yeah. Your master said he wanted to see you.” |
| King | “Club? I wonder why. I’ll try contacting him.” |
| Club | “I’m comin’ in.” |
| Fox | “Speak of the devil.” |
| King | “Long time no see.” |
| Club | “Perfect timing. Are you free now?” |
 |
| Club | “I’m goin’ to retire soon. Take whatever you need.” |
| King | “Retire? Are you serious?” |
| Club | “My body is startin’ to fall apart. It’s an age thing. Tell this to Ja–Oh, right. I heard you two broke up.” |
| King | “You made it sound like we’re dating. Please don’t do that. He just decided to quit my group on his own.” |
| Club | “Y'all never change. Here I thought you’d keep workin’ together. That’s what you call youth, I guess.” |
| King | “To be honest with you, I’d also never thought he would betray me.” |
| Club | “Looking at that guy, I think he’s in his rebellious phase rather than betrayal.” |
| King | “Rebellious phase?” |
| Club | “He’s got some strong sense of rivalry, y'know? Add that with the fact that he’s never won against you.” |
| “He must be jealous of you. You’re a genius, while he can only do things in a crude way.” |
| King | “Really? I like his way of doing things, though.” |
| Club | “That’s exactly why you’re hated. Oh, well. You better make up before I die.” |
| King | “Please tell that to him too. You’re going to meet him after this anyway, right?” |
| Club | “You’re right. Guess I’m also gonna tell him directly. Both of you are my most excellent apprentices, after all.” |
| King | “Please take this as my present for your retirement. This one is 40 years old.” |
| Club | “You sure are well prepared.” |
| King | “I was actually planning to use it for the celebration party, though.” |
| “–Oh, right. If you’re going to retire, please give me that. You know, the ‘Venus Ring’.” |
| Club | “I refuse.” |
 |
| Fox | “Welcome. Man, I guess we’ve got a lot of 'speak of the devil’ moments today.” |
| Jack | “What are you saying?” |
| Fox | “Nope. Forget it. Anyway, this is your requested uniform and safe.” |
| Jack | “Thanks.” |
| Fox | “Oh, yea. Your master said he wanted to see you. Why don’t you give him a call?” |
 |
| Jack | “Long time no see.” |
| Club | “Hey. Is it just me or did you lose some weight?” |
| Jack | “What do you want to talk about?” |
| Club | “I’m gonna retire soon. Take whatever you need.” |
| Jack | “Whatever you need, huh. By the way, the 'Venus Ring’...” |
| Club | “Y'all really have the same taste. I ain’t gonna give it out. I sent it to the right place.” |
| Jack | “By y'all... Do you mean King?” |
| Club | “You should just go back and regroup with him.” |
| Jack | “I’ll never go back until I win against him.” |
| Club | “What a pig-headed kid. So? You see any chance to accomplish that?” |
| Jack | “I have a feeling we’re finally going to settle this soon.” |
| Club | “Heh. You seem confident.” |
| Jack | “Because I’ve made arrangements ahead of time.” |
| Club | “That’s so you. You still look as gloomy as ever, though. Why don’t you go soaking up the sun in some warm places in the south once in a while?” |
| Jack | “No–But you have a point. Maybe I’ll do that once this is over.” |
| Club | “Do that. And make up with King.” |
| Jack | “...It depends on him.” |
 |
| Guard A | “Wait there.” |
| Guard B | “This place is restricted to authorized personnel.” |
| |
| Q | “'Mermaid’s Tears’ has been carried away.” |
| King | “Got it. Looks like they put it at the expected place.” |
| Q | “How about the security? Can you unlock it?” |
| King | “I’ve already made preparations for that. We just need to see how things will turn out.” |
| Ace | “Hey, wait a sec. Please, King.” |
| King | “Find out the schedule for the guards’ lookout.” |
| Q | “Ugh. What a pain. Why do I have to do this...” |
| |
| Q | “The guard will change at 1 P.M. The key will only be handed over when a substitute comes.” |
| King | “So we need that key and the password that the captain has to unlock the door.” |
| Q | “Ace, gain some time for us.” |
| Ace | “Roger. Leave it to me.” |
| Q | “Don’t screw up.” |
 |
| Ace | “Hey, good work.” |
| Guard A | “You’re here sooner than I thought.” |
| Ace | “Boss said my shift would start 30 minutes earlier since I’m always late, you see. Today I got here on time, though.” |
| “Oh. Don’t tell me you’re gonna get scolded if you end your shift early? Wanna have some chat for thirty minutes then? Man, being a guard sure is easy.” |
| “I actually want to increase my shift more, you know. But I don’t reall–.” |
| Guard A | “No, it’s fine. I’ll end my shift now. Bye.” |
| Ace | “Oh. Okay, then. Bye~” |
| |
| Ace | “Mission complete. It’s your turn now, King.” |
| *King and Q drop down to the ground* |
| King | “Let’s see, now. This is unexpectedly such a hassle~.” |
| Ace | “I’m glad you seem to be having fun, but please hurry up.” |
 |
| *keypad sounds* |
| Q | “It’s almost been thirty minutes.” |
| King | “Just a little bit more…” |
| Q | “The guard is coming.” |
| King | “I’m counting on you, Ace.” |
 |
| Ace | “Hey–” |
| Guard B | “Hm?” |
| Ace | “Ouch ouch ouch...” |
| Guard B | “What’s wrong?” |
| Ace | “Oh, are you the substitute? Thank God. I was starting to panic since my stomach is killing me. Good bye!” |
| Guard B | “Hey, wait, the key–.” |
| Ace | “Key? Oh, right. I’ve gotta hand it ove–ouch ouch ouch.” |
| Guard B | “Hey, you okay?” |
| Ace | “Wait a minute. Just until I calm down. Ouch ouch ouch...” |
| Guard B | “F-For now, just go to the toilet first.” |
| Ace | “Don’t think that’s possible. I feel like it’s gonna come out once I move.” |
| Guard B | “Whaaat!?” |
| Ace | “Do you have some medicine or anything?” |
| Guard B | “No, sorry...” |
| Ace | “Can you bring me one from the infirmary? I’m on the edge here.” |
| Guard B | “O-Okay! Wait a little bit!” |
| Ace | “King, you better open it now.” |
 |
| King | “...Weird. We may not make it.” |
| Ace | “Come again!?” |
| King | “Oh, I got it. This one.” |
| “...Nice. It opened!” |
| *lock whirrs, vault opens* |
 |
| King | “Q, carry it out. Let’s retreat.” |
| Q | “Got it.” |
 |
| Guard B | “Hey, I have the medicine!” |
| Ace | “Many thanks, man. Here, your key! I’ll leave the rest to you!” |
| Guard B | “Yeah. Hope you recover soon.” |
 |
| King | “...This is weird. Jack didn’t come in the end.” |
| Q | “Maybe he realized it’s impossible to go against phantom thieves.” |
| King | “No. That guy...” |
| Police | “Freeze! We’re the police!” |
| King | “–.” |
| Q | “!?” |
| Ace | “Since when!?” |
| King | “We’re being set up. Q, throw the 'Mermaid’s Tears’ into the sea.” |
| Q | “Huh!? Do you hear yourself now!?” |
| King | “Do it now. We’ll escape the moment the police look away.” |
| Ace | “You’re lying, right!?” |
| King | “Quick.” |
| Q | “You’re the one who told me to do it, alright!” |
| *throws jewel, it splashes into the water* |
| Police | “H-Hey! The jewel! Pick it up, quick!” |
| King | “Let’s go!” |
| Police | “Wait!” |
 |
| Q | “What do we do now!? All of our hardship went to waste!” |
| Ace | “Our 6 billion...” |
| King | “That was a fake jewel Jack had prepared.” |
| Q | “What?” |
| King | “Jack had stolen 'Mermaid’s Tears’ in advance and replaced it with a fake one.” |
| “He was the one who snitched on us.” |
 |
| Narration | “The day before...” |
| Guard A | “Hey, what’s wrong?” |
 |
| Jack | “No, it’s just... the engine...” |
| Guard A | “Hold on, hold on. If there’s any trouble, you better do something about it or else it’ll get worse later on. If we’re liable for the damages...” |
| Jack | “There’s smoke coming out!” |
| Guard A | “Say what!?” |
| Jack | “Stay away from the car!” |
| Guard B | “Whoa!!” |
| Guard A | “C-Call the fire station! Wait, we gotta get the safe first!” |
| Guard B | “Hey, is it okay?” |
| Jack | “Yeah. The smoke disappeared. I found no issues with the machine too.” |
| Guard A | “That means the safe is alright, yeah? God. Give me a break. We almost carry it away ahead of time.” |
 |
| Q | “So that’s why Jack didn’t show up...” |
| Ace | “He really got us~! I already thought it was weird for the police to appear at times like that!” |
| Q | “Ugh. Even if the police didn’t appear, Jack still won since he already got the 'Mermaid’s Tears’ before us.” |
| King | “I wonder about that.” |
 |
| King | “He hasn’t made any changes in his base. Well, isn’t he a little careless...” |
| *a beep, and the lasers deactivate* |
 |
| King | “Even his security system is so weak.” |
| *switches the light on* |
 |
| King | “Hm? A card?” |
| “'Out of respect of Master’s retirement, I will hand over the victory.’” |
| “Don’t be satisfied with second place. You could have taken measures if you knew there’s a chance it’d get stolen. Oh, well. I’ll accept your kind offer...” |
| *door closes* |
| |
| *door opens* |
| Jack | “...” |
| *switches the light on* |
| Jack | “He really came...” |
| *door opens* |
| King | “Hey.” |
| Jack | “–ugh. Why are you still here, King?” |
| King | “It’s been a long time, I want to renew our friendship. I even brought alcohol with me.” |
| Jack | “This is why you’re hated.” |
| King | “But you don’t hate me, do you?” |
| Jack | “How did you find out?” |
| King | “I got some information about you from Fox. It helped me understand your strategy to some extent.” |
| Jack | “In that case, why did you fall into the trap?” |
| King | “Because, otherwise, you won’t move forward as planned. I’ll be troubled if you’re on your guard.” |
| “I could narrow down your base thanks to the location device I planted on the alcohol I gave to Club. The rest was my intuition.” |
| Jack | “I can never bring myself to like you in the end.” |
| King | “Now, now. Let’s have a toast for the 'Mermaid’s Tears’. Ace and Q are waiting.” |
| Izumi | (This is the only scene where Jack and King talk face to face. Even so, you can tell how close they are just by watching this scene alone.) |
| (Maybe because they are cousins, they can create a unique relationship between rivals who understand each other the most.) |
 |
| Muku | Thank you so much! |
| Juza | Thank you. |
| Sakyo | Thank you. |
| Yuki | Thank you. |
| Kazunari | Thankies thankies~! |
| Banri | Thank you. |
 |
| Sakyo | The audience’s reaction to our first show is great. |
| Juza | King was so cool. |
| Muku | Jack was even cooler! The fact that he’s active behind the scenes is just so Juchan! |
| Juza | I can also feel the gap between King, a sharp person with a gentle look, and you, Muku. |
| Muku | I-Is that so? Ehehe. But your Jack... |
| Azami | They’re going to be like that forever at this rate. |
| Yuki | When are you going to stop? |
| Banri | But well, it was good overall. Right? |
| Kazunari | Totally! Their chemistry was just perfect on the stage, even the audience was pleased! |
| Izumi | Let’s keep this energy up until the closing show! |
| Muku | Yes! |
