Act 8/Episode 7

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Act 8
Episode 7: The 2nd MANMAN Grand Prix

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Muku W-we would like to begin the 2nd MANZAI x MANKAI Company—shortened to MANMAN—Grand Prix! Azuma I didn’t think we’d have a 2nd one. Muku We’re holding this 2nd grand prix at its founder Citron-sama’s request. Azuma The rules changed a little, right? Muku Yes! This time, every troupe member who isn’t participating in the competition will be a judge. Each person gets one vote; the pair with the most votes is the winner. We have a few more pairs this time. The winning pair from the 1st competition will be seeded to join from the semifinals. Azuma The winning pair will receive a ticket to a dinner cruise. You can invite seven members total, so you should use it for your troupe and Director. Muku I would like to ask the first-time winners, the "Permed Kame" pair, to give us a word! Kamekichi The dinner cruise is mine! Director, you should spend a hot night with me. Manager I wonder if parrots are allowed on the cruise ship....? Yuki He probably doesn’t need a ticket. Banri Yeah, he can just fly above the ship. Muku Th-then let’s begin the first round—! Tsuzuru Citron-san, let’s win this one for sure. Citron Of course! Izumi (We’re holding this MANMAN Grand Prix because of Citron-kun’s wish in his second scroll. Despite everything, everyone is really into it.) (Last time was a close match, but I wouldn’t be surprised if any of the teams won this time as well....) Azuma —Now it’s time for the final round. Muku The final match will be between Spring Troupe, Citron-sama and Tsuzuru-san’s pair, “Citrun,” and Winter Troupe, Tsumugi-san and Hisoka-san’s pair, “MarshMugi.” Tsuzuru ...This might be our last time, so I need to do my very best. Citron Latex, Tsuzuru. Loosen up; let’s have fun. Tsuzuru Citron-san... You’re right. Let’s have fun! Muku Please go ahead, “Citrun”! Tsuzuru Hello, I’m Tsuzuru. Citron And I’m the genie of the lamp.... Tsuzuru Together, we’re—wait, that’s so sudden. Citron I’ll kind of make your wish come true! Tsuzuru Just kind of? So sloppy. Fine, then, I wanna get rich! Citron Then you should invest 70,000 yen a month. If you invest at an annual interest rate of 5% for 40 years, you should be set for prosperity after retirement. Tsuzuru So realistic...! Ah, then, I’m thirsty. I want juice. Citron Then wait just a moment. Where’s the nearest convenience store? Tsuzuru Aren’t you just an errand boy!? You’re definitely human. Citron I am the genie of the lamp... I’ll kind of make your wish come true. Tsuzuru That’s enough! Thank you very much! Citron Thank you~. Muku And that was “Citrun’s” performance! “MarshMugi,” please take the stage! Tsumugi Thanks for watching. Hisoka ...Hello. Tsumugi You know, my shoulders have been hurting lately. Hisoka ...Why? Tsumugi I wonder if that thing I did the other day was the cause... Can you watch me for a sec? Hisoka ...Yup. Tsumugi .... Hisoka ...Baseball? Tsumugi Nope. Hisoka ...The Awa dance? Tsumugi Nope. Hisoka ...Swimming? Tsumugi Close. The correct answer is, “When I thought I found a friend and tapped them on their shoulder but it turned out they were a completely different person so I tried to cover for myself by talking to another person and was mistaken for a pervert.” Hisoka That’s way too specific. How would I know. Also, swimming isn’t even close. Tenma Pfft. Izumi Ahaha! Citron This way-too-specific-gesture series is too strong...! Tsuzuru He’s so good at this: when he explains the situation to you, you totally see it. Only Tsukioka-san could do this. Itaru I didn’t expect an ambush from this corner.... Tasuku He really came up with a clever idea. Azuma And the results are.... Muku Five to seven—the winners are “MarshMugi”! Tsumugi Hisoka-kun, we won. Hisoka ...I’m tired. Tsuzuru We lost again.... Citron There was nothing we could do. “MarshMugi” was a powerful opponent. But that was fun. You’re the greatest companion, Tsuzuru. Tsuzuru Citron-san.... I had fun too. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t written it down on a scroll—let’s do another MANMAN Grand Prix before you go! We still have time; this isn’t our last one! Citron ...You’re right. Muku Then the winning pair, “MarshMugi,” will receive a dinner cruise ticket from Azu-nee-san—. Tsumugi About that. We’ll pass on the reward. Hisoka ...We’ll give it to Citron and Tsuzuru. Tsuzuru Eh? Tsumugi You guys should go make memories with everyone in Spring Troupe. Tsuzuru Tsukioka-san.... Citron Tsumugi, Hisoka, thank you!
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