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Summary – Constantly bearing a profound smile, with eyes that see through everything. The purely white, kind Demon Lord Shun, however, has no lifestyle skills when it comes to his day-to-day activity. Even waking up in the morning and going out means that he is doing nothing but relying on his partner Kai for help. However, that in itself is his daily life. Among those days, Shun suddenly announces.
“I’m... going on Kai Leave!”
1. Drama – “Kai Leave Declaration”
Shun: ...Where is this...?
...Ahh... I’m dreaming, aren’t I...?
It’s pure white and quiet. This exists beyond the End, which exists in the distant future, far, far away.
I am... alone, hm?
He begins. I end.
When I think about your strength as you stand alone in a place where no one else exists, in order to begin everything in existence, I realize I must be pampered.
After all, being alone... feels a little... empty.
Kai: Hey, Shun. Why’ve you got such a dejected look on your face?
Shun: Oh? Kai...!
Kai: Don’t you “Oh?” me! Jeez. Everyone was looking for you, because we couldn’t find you anywhere.
And what’s gotten you smiling like that, eh?
Shun: Er—sorry. I just thought that... I’ve become capable of dreaming within a dream...
Having companions by my side who are full of fun, spending time in a simpleminded daily life...
I exist inside of that, don’t I?
Kai: Yeah. You do. So, open your eyes,
Shun!
[The alarm goes off.]
Shun: *sleeping* ...zzz...
[Kai comes into the room.]
Kai: Wake up! Shun!
Shun-kun, it’s morning! It’s morning, my guy~!
You have work early in the morning, don’t you~?
Let’s get waking up now, shall we~?
Shun: Hrmm... Mm...
Kai: Ahh! Don’t do that! No digging back under the covers!! You’re gonna die if you dig back under the sheets! You’re definitely gonna go back to sleep if you do, so don’t! Dig! Underneath!!
Wake up, Shun!
Shun: Ngh... ...Mm? Good morning... Kai...
Kai: Good morning, Shun.
Shun: And good night, Kai~...
Kai: DO NOT GOOD NIGHT MEEE!
[Kai tosses off the sheets, and a naughty SFX plays.]
Shun: Ohmigosh~ You’re such a pervert~
Kai: Nothing about this situation makes me happy at all, so put on some clothes! It’s already November! Are you not cold?
Ah, you’re wearing pants, at least. Just barely safe!
Er, actually, time-wise, it’s unacceptable. But what’s unacceptable is right in front of me.
All right! *clapping* Right, right! Get up, Shun-kun, UP!
Shun: You’re full of energy first thing in the morning, Kai~
Kai: And who do I have to blame for that?
-
Kai: Here’s your bread. I know you requested me to fry the egg half-done, but I squashed it in the middle, so I changed course halfway through to create this scrambled egg-san.
Shun: ...crunchy... bacon...
Kai: I have it for you here~. One, two, and an extra third piece... or so it seems, but can you believe it? Four whole pieces for you! Two of ‘em were stuck to each other.
These days, they’ve been selling refrigerated bacon in a pre-crunchified state. It’s super useful!
Shun: ...homph...
Kai: If you want margarine, it’s over on the side. And your favorite milk jam’s diagonally over in the back.
Wake up and get your brain working~
Shun: ...but i’m... sleepy...
Kai: Yeah, I expected as much. The leaders are even busier than usual recently.
Ooh, there, there. You’re working very hard, aren’t you~?
Okay, let me spread the milk jam on the bread for you.
Here you go! An extra-large portion~
Shun: ...more.
Kai: Eh—That’s too much sugar!? I guess it’s fine. ‘Cuz you don’t put on weight, no matter how much you eat~
Heard rumors that the calories you consume are sent off into outer space, or whatever.
Anyway, back on topic. You’ll be finishing early today, won’t you? You’re up early in the morning, but your job’s only until lunch. Hang in there.
Now that you’ve woken up, you’ve basically finished 80% of your work already!
Shun: ...mm... ...i’ll... do my best...
Kai: All right~. Good boy. And here’s your bread.
I’ve already set down your bag over there. It has the script and documents about your job inside. And the tablet contains the downloaded documents on its main screen.
You can look over them while you’re on the move.
Shun: ...What about you, Kai...?
Kai: I’ve got another job. A location filming outside. I’m gonna be fishing outdoors~
It’ll end by the afternoon.
Shun: ...That sounds nice... Seems very fun...
Kai: Your photoshoot sounds like fun, too. Looks like you’ll be taking pictures with a huge dog.
How nice~. I love working with animals, so I envy you!
If our schedules hadn’t conflicted, I definitely would’ve gone to watch. And during a break, I would’ve gone to play with the guy.
Shun: ...Fufu. You intend on playing, but what about asking for permission...?
Kai: Ahaha! I guess you’re right.
...Ah, over here. This spot of hair in the back is a bit out of order.
Shun: ...It’ll go back in place if I comb it out~
Kai: Yeah, yeah, just combing it out? It really does snap back in place. Incredible...
Your sleeping posture’s so bad, yet in the blink of an eye, your hair’s smooth as can be~
What’s your hair made of, some sorta memory foam?
Shun: It’s a trade secret~✨
[The phone buzzes.]
Kai: Oh. Looks like the car’s come to get you.
Shun: It’s a car coming to pick me up, yet the notification pops up on Kai’s phone. They know what they’re dealing with~
Kai: No one would mind if you were to go above and beyond expectations, briskly working on your own two feet.
Shun: Hmm~. Well, because I’m best suited to being pampered and having people take care of me... I’d rather not ☆
Kai: *laughing* Oh, come on! What’s up with that?
Looks like you’re alert enough to get chugging away now. It looks like you’re also done eating, so... *claps* STAND UP~!
Shun: Mm! I’m fully awake ☆
Kai: And it took you this long?
Shun: Again, good morning, Kai.
Kai: Yeah, morning, Shun.
Shun: I’m heading out. May this be a lovely day for you. I’m looking forward to the souvenirs!
Kai: Gotcha. Take care!
-
Cameraman: Ah... This is very good! Mm. Beautiful again as always.
Shun: That’s what he said ♪
[The dog barks.]
Cameraman: *laughs* Looks like this beauty is acceptable enough for the doggy, too.
So, next, could I ask for a few more up-close shots?
Shun: Got it~
Make sure to capture me beautifully.
Cameraman: Having Shun-kun tell me that gets me excited to put my skills to use.
Leave it to me.
[The dog barks.]
-
Interviewer: I see! If that’s the case, it seems as if Iku-kun will be appearing in dramas more frequently from now on.
Shun: Why, yes. It looks to me that he’s gotten himself a rival during the filming for the drama a while back, and it’s serving as a good source of motivation for him.
He’d said that acting is very fun!
Interviewer: Ah! For HOME-made, isn’t it? The one where he and the young prodigy actor Ogasawara-kun both declared each other to be his rival?
Shun: Fufu. It’s nice to have an opponent who can serve as a stimulus, even moreso if it’s mutual.
Interviewer: The members of Procella have been increasing their range of jobs, haven’t they? It seems you’re all making the most of it!
Ah, and how have you been doing with your partner, Kai-kun?
Shun: As always, he’s very meticulously and carefully watching over my needs.
Interviewer: Ahaha! That part remains unchanging, I see!
Is he pampering you satisfactorily enough?
Shun: Mm, yes! Very much, I might add. I wouldn’t mind if everyone else were to dote on me a lot more, either.
For example, by changing today’s photoshoot’s starting time to not be early morning. Maybe changing it to evening?
Interviewer: *chuckles* Honestly, I’d prefer that more, too.
-
Shun: Hmm. I’m done with the report, so I’m done with work for today~!
I’m not gonna work anymore~! Fun, fun going-home time~✨
Finishing up early on a weekday is absolutely wonderful. I’m free even when it’s bright out! And do I have plans after this? None!
I can drop by whatever shops I want, do some window shopping, as I’m free to do as I please~ If I get hungry, I can leap into any shop that catches my eye—
Ah, would Kai be done with work by this time? All~ right! How about I call him?
...Hm...?
Girl 1: Listen! You know, I have a partner I’m living with.
I feel like they’ve been acting cold to me lately... Well, I guess “cold” isn’t the right word for it. It feels like they’re not interested in me...
Girl 2: Eh. How many years have you been together again?
Girl 1: Five... No, it’s our sixth year together.
Girl 2: Uhh... That sounds like a pretty dangerous situation...
Girl 1: Eh!? Dangerous?
Girl 2: Because you two are always together, that sense of belonging gets even stronger.
Won’t that make you think that doing selfish stuff, or having them dote on you is, like, a given?
That’s pretty dangerous. No matter how long you’re together, other people are other people.
In that sudden moment they start acting cold, things just snowball and you have to break up. That happens.
Shun: Hmm. That would be an issue.
Girls: Kyah!?
Shun: “No matter how long you’re together, other people are other people,” hm...?
I find it obvious that people will pamper me, yet... ...Hm...
[Shun calls Kai.]
Kai: “Hey, hey~! Is that you, Shun? What’s up? Did your photoshoot end well?
I’m wrapping up here, too, so I’m heading over to pick you up. Need me to do that?”
Shun: ...Hey, listen. Kai.
Kai: “Yeah?”
Shun: I’m... going on Kai Leave!
Kai: “...Come again?”
2. Drama – “It’s Fine, Because I’m Happy”
[The alarm goes off.]
Shun: *sleeping* ...zzz...
[The doorbell rings.]
Kai: *muffled* Gah—He’s locked the door... Wake up! Shun-kun~!
It’s morning! It’s morning, my guy~!
Turn off your alarm! I can vaguely hear it through the door!
It’s been going off for the past five minutes!
Hey~!
[Kai knocks on the door.]
Shun: Nngh... Mm... Mmgh... Ngh.
[Shun turns off the alarm, but he prepares to dig back under the covers.]
Kai: By the way! Don’t you dare dig back under the sheets! You’ll die if you do! You’re definitely set to go back to sleep when you do!
Shun: Hrm... Nngh~...! Hnnngh~ RGH!
...*yawning*
Kai: That is one intense yawn. Are you really okay?
...Here. Coffee to help you wake up.
Shun: Mm. Thank y—
Aah! That was close. I’d almost given in to that natural temptation!
Kai: *chuckling* And by temptation, you mean...? C’mon, one cup of coffee won’t hurt.
Shun: That single cup is the origin of depravity.
Kai: What am I, the Devil?
Shun: I woke up thanks to your help, but regardless, you can’t! You cannot do this, Kai!
If I end up relying on you here, my part in my plan will be rendered moot. My objective of going on Kai Leave will be put to a standstill!
Kai, don’t concern yourself with me.
Kai: Well, about that. From my perspective, it’s been one week since you arbitrarily declared a state of Kai Leave to me. But these past few days, you’ve been encountering mistakes, right?
I’ve been receiving concerns here and there.
Shun: Urk.
Kai: *chuckles* I’m not mad or anything.
Well, anyway, just have a seat there, Shun-kun.
Shun: Eh, but—Won’t a car be coming to pick me up soon...?
Kai: If it’s about the photoshoot today, the other party’s circumstances have pushed them to be late by around three hours.
And I believe you were contacted about that last night~?
Shun: Ah, I’m... sorry. I hadn’t checked it.
I was sleepy last night, so I just went right to sleep.
Kai: I thought as much. I know.
...Ugh, sorry. I phrased that in a mean-spirited way just now. I’m real sorry.
It’s true that, with your work as a leader, you’ve got more jobs than the rest of us.
Let’s set that aside for now, and have a seat, Shun.
Shun: Come again?
[He sits.]
Kai: Well, then! Going off of the gathered information I have acquired from various locations...
You forgot the updated script for your recording.
Shun: Even if I don’t have the physical article, all of the contents are in my head, so I have no problem with that! I never forget the things I’ve seen even once!
Heheh~✨
Kai: But you didn’t see passages that got changed, so everyone was dragged into your mess, having to review it all over again from the top.
Shun: Dejected...
Kai: Don’t say you’re dejected. *chuckles* Er, and also...
You only barely make it on time when you’re on the move, so your eating habits have gotten sloppy.
Shun: I’m eating on my way there when I have the time ✨
Kai: It’s not enough time for you to process it, so I don’t think that’s good for your body... or your features.
I received sorrowful comments going, “At this rate, Shun-san’s good looks will suffer...!”
Shun: That’s moumantai! ✨ As the Demon Lord, something as piddling as my eating habits could not deign to put a dent in my beauty.
[T/N: Moumantai is Cantonese for “No problem.”]
Kai: That’s a statement that could seriously piss off normal people, who even have preferences in their types of drinking water to maintain beauty. So make sure you don’t say that aloud outdoors.
Shun: Yessir.
Kai: Your left and right socks are mismatched. That’s the case right now, too.
Shun: Oh, dear.
Kai: You have bedhead. That’s the case right now, three.
Shun: Oh, dear, goodness.
Kai: Finally...
Shun: Finally?
Kai: ...I’m worried about you.
Shun: Squee. 💖
Kai: Don’t tease me! *chuckles* ...I’m seriously worried about you, man.
Shun: ...I guess so.
*sighs* Living like a normal person is quite difficult, it seems.
Kai: Is the Demon Lord in his Exhausted mode?
Shun: Mmhmm. Honestly, it’s so much work. *deflates* I’m sooo exhausted, Kai~!
Kai: Yeah. I can tell just by looking at you. You were going on Kai Leave, was it?
It’s totally fine if you wanna be independent, and I’d gladly accept it, but it doesn’t have to be now, when you’re the busiest you’ve ever been?
That’s a unanimous statement from all members of Procella.
Shun: From everyone?
Kai: Yeah, from everyone. We’re all worried about the strange phenomenon going on with our leader right now.
Shun: I... see. The fact they’re worrying about me... makes me a little happy.
Kai: Is that so?
But y’know, when you’re acting all listless like that, the expression on You’s face gets a tinge grimmer, so personally, I want to do something about it.
You’s the type of guy whose attitude gets a little too harsh because of even the smallest of changes, after all.
Shun: My, we can’t have that happen. He’s a nice boy at heart.
Kai: I know, right? So, with that being said, tell me. This is for Procella’s sake too.
Would you please tell me why you suddenly decided to go on Kai Leave?
Shun: Well, it’s because... ...promise you won’t laugh?
Kai: Not confident I can promise that.
Shun: That’s where you should be saying you won’t laugh, even if you have to lie about it!
Kai: Uh, man, what else do you take our relationship to be? Come on, you know my personality.
Shun: ...I guess you’re right. Even though you give off the impression of being a considerate worrywart romantic, you have a formidable lack of savoir faire.
Kai: Sorry about that~ Due to the nature of my job, I’ve been quite distant from the topic of love affairs for years now~
Shun: There’s so little to go off of us regarding love. The biggest online articles we get about our personal lives are topics such as... Yoru getting hooked on using different types of soup stock for his cooking or the like.
Kai: We’re way too wholesome.
Wait. We’ve veered away from the original topic.
Shun: We have.
Kai: Let’s go back to the issue at hand. So, what’s the truth behind that sudden spell of Kai Leave?
Shun: The source of it... came from a conversation I happened to overhear.
Isn’t my sense of belonging getting too strong that doing selfish things, or having them dote on me, becomes a given?
That’s dangerous. No matter how long we’re together, other people are other people.
It’s possible that they might suddenly start acting cold because of something I did.
Something like that? So, I thought... I’d be the one inconvenienced if you acted cold to me...
Kai: Hm. ...Mm.
...
...THIS IS TOTALLY ROMANCE TALK, RIGHT?
Aah, wait a second. Do people even still call it romance? Ah, whatever, I’ll assume they do.
These days, I’ve been getting left behind real fast when the topic veers to this.
Shun: I do think it’s a little too soon for you to be shifting into an old man, Kai.
I think calling it “romance” is fine. And beyond the shadow of a doubt, I was most definitely eavesdropping on girls talking about romance.
Kai: Yeah, for sure.
...HEEeEEeeEYY! Don’t drag that sorta logic into our relationship! Love and friendship are two different things, aren’t they!
Shun: Are they all that different? Aren’t they technically the same, because they’re both types of love meant for someone aside from yourself?
Kai: Well, yeah! They are! Phrasing it that way makes them the same, but...!
What I’m trying to say is, um... Shun, listen.
You’ve been with the Procella members this long. Have you ever gotten bored of us?
Shun: Not at all. It’s rare to hear you ask such a foolish question, Kai.
I’ll never get bored of you all, not even if the world comes to an end.
Kai: Gotcha. ...And this situation’s the same way.
Shun: The same...?
Kai: For us, I guess you could say that you’re a part of our individual lifestyles. It’s like you’re a given. I could even say that you’re a part of us now.
Even though we have our individual quirks and personalities, the six of us, and the fans who cheer us on, are put all together to form one big life. At least, that’s how it feels.
Shun: One big life...
Kai: Exactly. A couple’s nothing without the two people who make it up, right?
But Procella is different. We’re all the same one. So, basically, me taking care of you is a part of my own lifestyle, and it’s like I’m taking care of myself.
Anyway, it’s like... this much time’s passed already. You don’t have to worry about it. Er, well, just think about it that way!
I’m the one taking care of you, so isn’t my word for it enough? *chuckles*
Shun: Kai, you’re so crude.
Kai: Well, sorry about that! I bet I’m not wrong, though.
The important things are the simple things.
Shun: That’s true~...
Kai: I mean, I’m more concerned about how you just happened to overhear talk about romance, it bugged you, and you suddenly tried doing a complete 180 with your attitude regarding your own lifestyle. That’s what surprises me the most.
Shun: Aah, that? You think that, don’t you~? In fact, I think the exact same way, myself!
Kai: About your own actions!?
C’mon, what’s up with you? What’s wrong?
The Demon Lord, who’s constantly disturbing his surroundings and throwing chaos into the mix, unexpectedly started worrying about the people around him?
Shun: It was... on impulse.
“Eh!? That sort of thing happens? Goodness, no! Then I need to do something about it...!” Such a thought ran through my head.
Kai: Don’tcha think that was a little too sudden of a swerve?
Shun: Mm... I guess so? That’s why, even now, I’m disoriented about it...
Kai: But?
Shun: That’s just how much... I treasure and love this place, where I can be myself.
Kai: Mm...
[The birds are chirping.]
Shun: ...Also... I think I’ve become a little more... humanlike, I suppose~?
Kai: More humanlike?
Shun: Mmhmm. To borrow your words, I’m sure it was because I’ve lived this long with everyone, within this one big life.
I, too, have become capable of cherishing humanlike joy and sorrow, and many other types of feelings besides.
Once I became aware of it... I’ve started dreaming. I’ve become capable of dreaming.
Being able to imagine something in my mind is absolutely wonderful.
That is a possibility... and it is a future.
Kai: Hm. ...As always, I don’t really get you.
Shun: Mmhmm.
Kai: Shun. Right now... are you happy?
Shun: Ah—
...Ah... Ahaha! Fufufu! The way you asked me that...!
Kai: Don’t laugh at that! I mentioned it before, but the important things are the simple things!
Shun: Ufufufu! You’re very correct. Mhmm!
Kai, I’m very, very happy!
Like, Happy Albion~☆
Kai: Then that’s good to hear! That’s good enough.
At this very moment, the Kai Leave declaration has been repealed! *claps*
Right?
Shun: Mm! No objections~! So, with that being said~...
Ka~i~! I’m hungry~!
Kai: Ooh, that came outta nowhere.
Heh, but I got hungry too, since I talked about this and that. Maybe I should prep a portion for myself, too.
Shun: You didn’t eat breakfast?
Kai: Before coming here, I ate a thorough breakfast, but I’m gonna eat Breakfast 2!
Shun: Won’t you gain weight by doing that?
Kai: I’ll get working from now on and work off what I consumed, so it’s no problem at all! At least, I hope so!
You have it nice, don’t you~? You seriously don’t put on weight no matter how much you eat.
And your skin never gets unhealthy, either.
Shun: Fufufu~de~fu~ It’s the Demon Lord’s special skincare! Wanna give it a try, Kai?
Kai: ...What’s up with that? Sounds terrifying.
Shun: It’s fine! Completely fine! You’ll just be popping into the Demon World for a little bit~
Kai: I’m literally going to start from Hell!?
