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Story: Ensemble Stars! April Fools: Hero Sentai Meteoranger
Characters: Chiaki, Kanata, Midori, Shinobu, Tetora
Translator: distortedheart (twitter: adriessene)
Proofreader: 310mc1
Prologue ✧ Chapter 1 ✧ Chapter 2
Chapter 3 ✧ Epilogue
Location: Enemy Base
Chiaki: This all ends now, Ten Shouin...!!
Eichi: Congratulations.
Though the words I offered you before were veiled in derision, now I commend you from the very depths of my heart. I'll be a good sport and surrender my headquarters, so you're free to blow it up... or whatever else you might like.
Ah, perhaps I should also recommend that, like you would this ship, you blow me up as well. No matter how kind you may fancy yourselves as heroes, I doubt you'd save me.
My subordinates— you can invent reasons all you like to justify their deeds. That, for instance, I threatened them— forced them to obey me. But, as I reigned over the galaxy I executed deeds both heartless and cruel, again and again.
Were you to forgive someone like me, then who knows how the people of the universe, who have entrusted you with the meting of justice, would feel?
... At least, that's what I think. I hope you might share your answer with me.
Chiaki: Gotcha. If you promise to no longer do evil, we'll let you go.
Eichi: ... Did you really hear anything I just said?
I control all evil in this galaxy as its ruler. There's no reason to let me live. Your goal is to return peace to the universe. Given that, you would do better to destroy me, the menacing fear incarnate that threatens it.
Chiaki: Yeah, but I just said that if you promised not to do evil anymore, I'd let you go, right?
So even if you break your promise, it's no problem! If we sense even the tiniest bit of evil from you, Meteorangers will ride into battle to defeat you!
And when it's all over and you've been reformed, we can all hold hands and celebrate!
Eichi: ... If the future is as you envision it, then perhaps there really will be a day when evil is wiped from the universe.
Still, as wonderful as it is to dream of a world where everyone can love and forgive one another, reality is hardly as kind. Because that which we call humans are complex creatures.
In any case. I appreciate you helping me stall for time with a little bit of tedious talk.
Chiaki: Ah!! You— When did you find the time to arrange for an escape pod!?
That's so unfair! What happened to being "a good sport"!?
Eichi: Oh, I'm just awful at knowing when to give up. Though it'll only last a brief while, you've certainly returned peace to the galaxy.
Ah, well... you needn't worry; I used up much of my power fighting all of you... I don't think I'll be able to turn the tables any time soon. I'll also need to re-examine my strategy when it comes to fighting you. Fufu, life is so full of surprises.
Please do entertain me when we meet again, my dear Meteorangers ♪
Tetora: Uwaah, he just ran his mouth and then left! What's up with him!!?
Midori: But isn’t that what you’d expect from a “king of all evil”...? Not that I know much, though...
Shinobu: Muuu~hm. Though we have mistakenly allowed him to flee, it's a fact that we did defeat him.
Thus, I am certain that this is a happily ever after ♪
Chiaki: Exactly! Even if Ten Shouin rises again, so long as we're here we'll never let him get his way!
Regardless... Everyone, evil has disappeared, and we've restored peace to the universe. Thank you for being by my side from beginning to end.
However, peace won't last forever, and so I ask of you all— I hope I can continue to work alongside you!
Kanata: Ufufu. That... should be our "line"...~ We look forward to working with you still... Sun Red.
Tetora: Right! So long as justice beats within Sun Red-taichou's heart, we'll work with you anytime, anywhere!
Midori: Sigh... Sounds like a total pain... But, I guess... At this point, I might as well see this through to the end...
Shinobu: I, too, would like to stay together forever with my dearest comrades! Thus, I shall be happy to accompany everyone, no matter where~ ♪
Chiaki: You guys...
Aah, if I'm with you guys then, no matter how tough the enemy, there's no way we'll lose!
With the five of us together, we are the Meteorangers...☆
Location: 3-A Classroom
Chiaki: (Humming the Meteorangers tune)~♪
Yes, all done! Hehe~h, everything is going so well I just can't stop laughing! Hahahahaha~☆
Eichi: Oh? Chiaki. You're in quite the good mood.
Well, you're always in high spirits, but you're acting as if something especially wonderful happened.
Chiaki: Te-Te-Te-Ten Shouin!?
Eichi: That would be me. By the way, my name happens to be pronounced Tenshouin, not "Ten Shouin."
Chiaki: I know that, jeez! I was just surprised and said it wrong, is all!
Eichi: Fufu, I didn't mean to do anything to surprise you.
... Hmmm, a protagonist who brings good fortune using the power of the sun. And I'm guessing this evil-looking one is a villain.
Hassumii...? Ahaha, isn't this just Keito? I like it; it's quite the fun nickname. Perhaps I can try calling him "Hassumii" too.
I'm sure he'll be so surprised his eyes will grow wide as saucers. Fufu, it's even fun just imagining it.
Thank you for bringing me so much joy, Chiaki.
Chiaki: Hey, you! Don't just look at people's proposals without permission!
Eichi: It’s your own fault for having it laid out on your desk isn't it? You didn't even attempt to hide it.
So, Chiaki. This lord of all evil who dominated the universe, Ten Shouin, is me, isn't it? Hibikii Ga is Wataru, and I wonder if I really need to say anything about who MAO and TOORI are.
Chiaki: Ah....! Sorry! It's just that, if we're going to return peace to the universe, we need an enemy to fight!
Eichi: Oh, I don't mind. Though I haven't heard your proposal in full, it wouldn't be mature to get upset over every little thing.
So, what might your proposal be, Chiaki?
Chiaki: U-Uhh... It's basically a proposal for our next hero show, but if there's anything weird or something you're kind of "uh" about, feel free to point it out!
Eichi: Ahh, that make-believe act the five of you go to the park to play?
Chiaki: Look, it's not "make believe." It's a legitimate part of Ryusetai's unit activities.
Eichi: Sorry, sorry, that was wrong of me to say.
In any case, I'm not too familiar with hero shows, so it might be better to consult with your peers instead.
... Hmmm. Chiaki, I've looked through your proposal from cover to cover, and this feels like something that could be made into a video game.
I just got involved in a project to create a game not too long ago. They were just asking me for my ideas the other day, so this could become a game instead, if the discussion goes well.
Chiaki: What!? Really? I'll be able to make this dream a reality...?
Eichi: Well, of course, with your proposal as it is now, there’s a few parts that would be difficult to translate into game format.
Would you mind rewriting those parts to better suit the structure of a game?
Chiaki: U-Understood.
Ahhh... No way... It's really gonna be a...?
No, I won't let this dream end. I'll make it real!
The Meteorangers will burst onto the scene...! ☆