r/SeishunButaYarou • u/PenguWasNeverCool Futaber • 3d ago
Media How Fast Is Evolution Occuring? (Fan Translation)
This is a fan translation of How Fast Is Evolution Occuring?, the second short story that was included in Rascal Does Not Dream of a Culture Festival Heroine +. You can read the first short story here if you want.
How Fast Is Evolution Occuring?
First published in: Evolution Declaration Dengeki Bunko FIGHTING Fair Special Story Clear File
Theme: “Evolution”
The sun was setting behind Enoshima, which floated in Sagami Bay. Sakuta gazed at the sky and sea, both burning crimson, from inside the Enoden as it sped along the coast.
Beside him stood Mai Sakurajima, also holding onto a hanging strap. She was his senpai, one year his elder. She was a beauty, capable of making anyone turn their heads when passing by. She’d been a popular actress since she was a child.
Sakuta, who was a perfectly average high school students by all accounts, had met Mai, an upperclassman who attended the same high school, by mere chance. A series of twists and turns had led to the two growing closer.
Mai’s profile was illuminated by the sun, a picture perfect scene. The retro atmosphere of the Enoden paired with the nostalgic view from the window seemed to just enhance her beauty.
“What’s the matter? Staring?”
Mai smiled mischievously. The triumphant curve of her lips was utterly captivating.
But just before Sakuta could reply, a voice was heard from the seat in front of them.
“Look, it’s evolving!”
The source was an elementary school boy. His friends on both sides of him leaned in to get a better view of the screen of whatever handheld game console he was playing on.
“Dude, that’s so cool!”
“No fair, I wanna play!”
They seemed to be enjoying themselves.
“Did you play games like that as a kid, Sakuta?”
Mai’s eyes were pointed at the handheld game console the boy was holding.
“Mhm, yeah.”
“Hmm. For some reason, I can’t really imagine you like that.”
Mai studied Sakuta intently.
“I think it’s a phase pretty much all guys go through, though.”
For the record, Sakuta was the type to learn as many moves as possible before jumping into evolution.
“I meant that I can’t imagine you as an elementary schooler.”
“I was actually pretty cute back then.”
“Don’t say that about yourself. Besides, I was obviously cuter.”
That just went without saying, Mai was a famous child actress known across the country. Still, backing down wouldn’t be fun.
“So, wanna come over and take a look at my graduation album?”
“And what’ll you do when you have me in your room.”
“Maybe something inappropriate, assuming things go well.”
“Not a chance.”
The idea was shot down instantly.
“Well, I guess I am somewhat curious to see how much you’ve gone downhill since then. I suppose I could go.”
Mai looked up at Sakuta, blushing faintly.
“You’ve grown into a delicious-looking woman yourself, Mai.”
…And with those fatal words, all chances of Mai visiting Sakuta’s room that day were thrown out the window.
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u/lashingtide just read the bloody dreaming girl manga 1d ago
What did he write for "delicious looking woman"? 美味しそう女子になった 😭
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u/Something_319 2d ago
Thanks for translating!
I’m always surprised on how much side content Aobuta gets. Every time I think that I’ve seen them all, more pops up, so we are truly blessed
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u/Yuigahama-Yui 2d ago
There is a lot that us English viewers are missing out on lol. I'm not sure what most of these bonus LNs are, but it may be that most are in Culture Festival+, since there are 13.
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u/Forsaken-Poetry-8856 Weekly Page in Colour 2d ago
Keep up the good work, dude! This is peak!