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[ENG Translation] Free! Eternal Summer - Another Story Bubbling of the Starry Sky (based on the Makoharu Mook Drama)

Audio link from Tsunamayo at soundcloud (thank you for sharing!!)

Makoto: I'm home~ Phew, we had so many emergency call outs today.. I’m so tired... there are so many fire accidents lately. Ooh! I've got black soot all over me! *strips* Well then, time for a bath...

Makoto: Phew...

Haruka: What's up.

Makoto: HUUUUH!? Who are you!? Why are you using the bathtub in my house!? More importantly, how did you get in!?

Haruka: Shut up…

Makoto: EEEEH!! You have a tail! A mer… merman!?

Narration: Free! Eternal Summer - Another Story

Narration: Bubbling of the Starry Sky!

Haruka: I’m not a merman. I was born between a fish and a human.

Makoto: So like… a half-fish man?

Haruka: Yeah.

Makoto: Is that even possible? But, you do have a tail... eeh, so, um, how did you managed to get here? I mean, you couldn't have walked here, with that tail...

Haruka: I do have legs…

Makoto: You're kidding!

Haruka: If you don't believe me, I'll show you. Once all the bath water is drained, you'll get what I mean.

*gurgle gurgle*

Makoto: Eh? Wait, if you do that, wouldn’t you dry up? Will you be okay!?

Haruka: Shut up. Just watch, and you'll understand.

Makoto: Woah! You really do have legs! Even though they were a tail before...

Haruka: as long as I’m not touching water, I can take the form of a human.

Makoto: So, so you really are a half-fish man!?

Haruka: *sigh* That’s what I’ve been saying the whole time.

*ding dong*

Makoto: Who could it be, in the middle of the night…? Ah, stay here for now and don't move.

*ding dong*

Haruka: Shouldn’t you hurry and answer the door?

Makoto: Aaah, oh fine. Just make sure you don’t come out, okay?

*ding dong*

Makoto: Yes! Just a moment! I’m opening the door now!

Rin: Hey, I have a few questions for you.

Makoto: Huh!? The police?

Rin: Your pronunciation is all wrong! It's POLICE.

Makoto: Eeeh!? What's with this guy?

Rin: Anyway. Hey, did a suspicious man escape into this house?

Makoto: ! N-no, I didn't see anyone...

Rin: Are you sure? Why do you keep sneaking glances at the bathroom then? Something's up.

Makoto: Ah…um, I, I was about to take a bath, so… hahaha, I think my bathtub is almost full. Now if you will excuse me then!

Rin: Hey, wait! HEY!

Makoto: The police was here! Please don’t tell me they were chasing after you!?

Haruka: Yeah.

Makoto: Don’t just say “yeah”!

Haruka: I was soaking at the park’s water fountain when I was spotted by a police who walked past, it looked like trouble so I escaped.

Makoto: Then the police just now must be the one who saw you! he's chasing after you… but anyway, why were you in the fountain?

Haruka: *dreamy* When you see water, don't you just want to get in it?

Makoto: Is that your natural instinct as a half-fish? Is that why you’re in my bathtub?

Haruka: While I was running away, I looked into your bathroom window and saw a nice bathtub, and before I realized, I was in it.

Makoto: Before you realized... *sigh* under normal circumstances, I would’ve called the cops on you... but anyway, please change into some clothes. I think the police has left by now, so it’s probably better if you go home.

Haruka: …don’t…

Makoto: Huh?

Haruka: I don’t have a home to go back to.

Makoto: ... *chuckle* Well, I guess I don’t have much of a choice... would you like to stay here for now?

Haruka: *surprised* Are you sure…?

Makoto: You don’t have anywhere else to go, right? That’s settled then! I’m Tachibana Makoto. Um, what’s your name?

Haruka: Nanase… Haruka.

Makoto: So Haruka, yes?

Haruka: Don’t call me by my first name.

Makoto: All right, "Haru" then.

Makoto: Nice to meet you, Haru! Here, let's shake hands!

* * *

Makoto: I’m home~

Makoto: Oh? Something smells really nice...

Makoto: Waah~ these look delicious! And there're so many dishes...! Did you make them all, Haru?

Haruka: Yeah. Anyone can cook.

Makoto: That's not true... I’m really bad at it… thank you so much, Haru.

Haruka: It’s not like I made these for you. I need to eat too.

Makoto: So it’s okay for you to wash your hands?

Haruka: I can touch water on the upper half of my body. But if my feet get wet, I’ll turn into a half-fish. But since I’m wearing an apron, I’m fine.

Makoto: I see…

Haruka: Makoto, let’s hurry and eat. The food will get cold.

Makoto: Itadakimasu!

Haruka: Itadakimasu.

Makoto: This is delicious! I’ve never tasted anything this good before! It’s even better than the restaurants! Hehe…

Haruka: What’s so funny?

Makoto: Nothing funny, it’s just that it’s really nice to have a meal with someone.

Makoto: Speaking of which, Haru…

Haruka: What is it?

Makoto: You mentioned that you don’t have a place call home, so what was life like for you up until now?

Haruka: I was travelling around the world.

Makoto: What about your parents?

Haruka: I don’t have any.

Makoto: What about friends?

Haruka: ...

Makoto: …so, you’ve been alone all this time?

Haruka: yeah.

Makoto: …

Haruka: …what’s the matter?

Makoto: No, it’s nothing. But you’re not alone anymore, right?

Haruka: …not that I really care.

Makoto: That’s no good! It’s boring to be alone! See? We’re having a meal together, it’s much more fun this way! It’s definitely better to have more friends around you!

Makoto: Haru…

Makoto: It’s because Haru has lived all his life alone that he doesn’t understand… but if from now on, I can show Haru the importance of friends…

Haruka: …Makoto? What’s wrong?

Makoto: Ah, it’s nothing, don’t mind me. That’s right! By the way, Haru, a friend of mine is a scientist, maybe we can ask him about your body! Maybe he’ll find out something. Oh, and also my astronaut friend!

Haruka: Hey, Makoto...

Makoto: Oh, don’t worry, they are both really good friends of mine. I’ll find a roundabout way to tell them about your situation. Oh and also, I have some very nice sweets we can have for dessert! Wait a sec!

Makoto: Um… they should be here… ah! There they are! Haru! They might be a little too sweet, but… huh? He's gone! But the table is cleared. Haru!?

Makoto: HARU!

Haruka: What is it?

Makoto: Oh, thank god... you're here in the bathroom... you gave me a fright disappearing like that!

Haruka: It's relaxing here...

Makoto: Do you like this bathtub that much?

Haruka: No…

Makoto: Haru, your tail is really beautiful. It sparkles in the colors of a rainbow.

Haruka: Really?

Makoto: I was too overwhelmed to notice it at first, but you have scales on your arms and your face too.

Haruka: They appear when I'm in water for a long time.

Haruka: …what’s the matter?

Makoto: No, well er… I was just thinking that I’d like to see you swimming in the sea, instead of such a small bathtub…

Haruka: The sea…

Makoto: That’s right! When it gets warmer, let’s go together!

Haruka: I’ll go.

Makoto: Awesome! I can't wait!

* * *

Makoto: Nagisa, Rei, I'm sorry to bother you during lunch break.

Nagisa: Hehehe, don't worry about it, Mako-chan! I wanted to catch up with Rei-chan and you anyway!

Rei: I feel the same way too.

Nagisa: Plus everything in the menu of this restaurant is delicious! I can gobble it all up!

Rei: Nagisa-kun, if you don't restrain yourself, you won't be able to move later... so, you mentioned there's something you wanted to talk about...

Makoto: Well... it's a bit out of the blue, but... do you guys think... half-fish exists?

Rei: Half-fish!!? Ha-ha-ha! Logically speaking, such things cannot exist! Both mermaids and half-fish are only fantasy, creatures made up by men that only exist in fiction.

Makoto: Hahaha... I thought you'd say that...

Nagisa: But if there really is one, I’d love to be its friend~ and besides, I bet a half-fish person is really pretty! Right, Rei-chan?

Rei: It’s… definitely interesting, but only if they really exist.

Nagisa: Ah! Food is here! It looks so yummy~!

Makoto: You're right. Let's eat.

Makoto/Rei/Nagisa: Itadakimasu!

Makoto/Nagisa/Rei: This is SO GOOD~!

Rei: But... it tastes different from usual…

Makoto: Hmm? This taste... like what Haru made me the other day... HUH? Haru!? Why are you here!?

Haruka: I brought your lunch over.

Makoto: That's not what I mean! What are you wearing? Do you work here?

Haruka: I’ll work and pay for my share of the rent.

Makoto: Geez… you could’ve told me if you got a job. You gave me a fright!

Nagisa: Hey, hey, who is this? Is this chef your friend, Mako-chan?

Rei: Please introduce him to us.

Makoto: Ehh... I was thinking about introducing him to you two properly… but anyway, due to some circumstances, we’ve been living together since last week…

Haruka: Half-fish…

Makoto: *interrupts* He’s Nanase Haruka-kun! Please call him Haru!

Nagisa: Well then, Haru-chan! I’m Nagisa! Nice to meet you!

Rei: And my name is Ryugazaki Rei. I’m the scientist of this town.

Haruka: Nice to meet you.

Rin: Huh? The cook of that restaurant... I've seen him before... something’s fishy... let me take a closer look.

Rin: Hey, you guys.

Makoto: that's the police from the other day..! Haru!

Rin: Oooh? So your name's Haru?

Haruka: And what about it?

Rin: I’m looking for a merman who I spotted at the fountain the other day, and he looks exactly like you…

Haruka: You’re just imagining things. Aren’t you a bit young to go soft in the head?

Rin: Hah, aren’t you a feisty one… but let me tell you, I never forget a face once I’ve seen it.

Makoto: Wait, you two...

Haruka: Besides I’m not a merman, I’m a half-

Makoto: (interrupts) waaaaaaahhhh–! But mermen don’t really exist! Right?

Rei: That’s right. How could a police officer like yourself believe such illogical nonsense…

Rin: I don’t care if it’s logical or illogical, I’ve seen him with my own eyes. and I’m definitely gonna get him.

Nagisa: What are you going to do after you catch him?

Rin: Let's see... don’t people say that a mermaid’s flesh gives you immortality? In that case…

Makoto: In that case…?

Rin: I’d probably eat him up.

Makoto: Bu-but, Haru is not a mermaid! I mean, see? He has legs!

Rin: Hn, guess you’re right… but I won’t give up.

Rin: That merman is my prey. One day I’ll catch him by the tail and make him mine.

Rei: Well, maybe in this case, you don’t catch him by the tail but by his fin? (T/N: In Japanese a mammal’s tail and fishtail are different words)

Nagisa: Hahahahaah, that's a good point~

Rin: SHUDDUP! What a sloppy bunch, you guys... anyway. I'll be back.

* * *

Makoto: Let's see... Clothes for changing, lunch boxes, towels, picnic sheets, swimsuit… oh Haru, your swimsuit…

Haruka: I don’t need one.

Makoto: I guess that’s true. But just in case, I’ll bring an extra one of mine…

Haruka: I said I don't need it.

Makoto: Just for caution's sake. The weather is so nice, it's the perfect day to go to the beach. I'm just really happy that it's finally warm enough for us to go swimming together, Haru. So I want to make sure everything is well prepared!

Haruka: Fine, do what you want.

*ding dong*

Makoto: I’m coming!

Rin: Yo, I’m here again.

Makoto: What… what can I do for you? We’re just about to leave the house…

Rin: There’s something I want to confirm. I’m just gonna let myself in…

Makoto: No, wait…!

Haruka: Makoto? ...! That guys from the other day...

Haruka: What do you want?

Rin: Yo. I'm just here to check something... using the water in this bottle!

Makoto: Oh no! I need to stop him!

Rin: Oops…! My hand totally slipped by accident and I spilled the water... sorry mate. Now your feet are wet, aren't they?

Rin: I knew it. You have scales appearing on your legs! I don't really know how this all works, but my hunch was right! I found you, Merman! Now come with me!

Haruka: Don't grab my arm!

Makoto: Let go! Wait! Let go of him!

Nagisa: Haru-chan! Mako-chan!

Rei: We came here to rescue you!

Rin: What… what the hell!?

Nagisa: Haru-chan, this way! Follow me!

Rin: He escaped! Hey! You assholes! Open the door!

Makoto: What should I do? What is going on?

Rei: Please don’t worry. It just happens that Nagisa-kun’s lunch box is today’s special menu, grilled mackerel, so I believe it will be very useful. Please just leave the rest to us!

Nagisa: *obviously fake* wooooooaaaaaaaaahhhhhh~~!!

Rin: What’s going on!? Open the door! Hey! Dammit, I guess I have to kick the door open...

Rin: Okay, it's open... what the hell... why is there a salted grilled mackerel floating in the bathtub!?

Makoto: Haru, are you all right? To think that you had to escape through the bathroom window...

Haruka: I'm fine. This is the window I used to get into your apartment in the first place.

Makoto: Ah... that's true, now that you mentioned it... anyway, we don't have much time. Let's hurry, Haru!

Nagisa: (obviously fake) Haru-chan…. Haru-chan he… turned into this…!

Rin: Like that’s gonna happen! Do you think you can fool me!? Hey, where did Haru go?

Makoto: Let's go while he's distracted by Nagisa, c'mon! We should make it onto our train if we run.

Haruka: Yeah.

* * *

Makoto: Hah...thank god... we boarded our train...! Now we can go to the beach! Hehehe.

Haruka: …why?

Makoto: What do you mean?

Haruka: Why is everyone doing so much to help me?

Makoto: You don’t need a reason to save a friend.

Makoto: But enough of that, look! We can see the sea from here!

Haruka: ...! The sea...

Makoto: Haru, we'll be there soon! The sea is even more beautiful from the beach, so I really want to show it to you!

* * *

Haruka: I've never seen a place like this.

Makoto: Yeah? It’s a pretty well-kept secret. I thought it would be nice if you could swim here.

Haruka: I see...

Makoto: Haru is always the happiest when he's in water, I'm glad we came here.

Haruka: Makoto, aren't you coming over?

Makoto: Sorry! I'm coming now!

Makoto: In the sea full of vibrantly coloured fishes and coral reefs, Haru and I swam languidly. In the sea that seemed to stretch on forever, Haruka looked blissful as his began to swim ahead of me. Just when I was about to catch up with him...

Makoto: Woah! That's a huge school of fish! ...huh? Haru's gone..... Haru? Haru, where are you?

Makoto: He's not behind the coral reefs, or across the seaweed...!

Makoto: Could it be that he’s returned to the sea, just like this?

Makoto: Haru! Haru? ...oh no, I'm running out of breath. I have to go back to the surface...

Makoto: Puaaah! *pant* He isn't here either...Haru! HARU-!!

Haruka: What’s wrong, Makoto?

Makoto: Haru! You came back to the surface?

Haruka: Yeah. I found a nice stretch of rocks, so I sat there to look out at the sea.

Makoto: Thank god... I thought you suddenly disappeared!

Haruka: ...you worry too much.

Makoto: After that day, we went back to everyday lives again. I work at the fire station, while Haru works at the restaurant. When we get home from work, we have dinner that Haru makes, and then we play games. Sometimes Nagisa and Rei come hang out with us too. Although that police is still keeping an eye on Haru...well, but our days together were lively and full of fun.

* * *

Makoto: It's my shift at the station today. I wonder how Haru's doing...

Announcement: There’s a fire at the restaurant in Iwatobi Street!

Makoto: Restaurant!? Could it be...! Haru's...!

Makoto: Haru!

Haruka: Makoto!

Makoto: Oh thank god... you made it out all right. I heard there's a fire at the restaurant, I was so worried!

Mother: Somebody! Somebody please help! My child is still inside!

Firefighter: But the fire is too strong, we can’t go inside…

Makoto: Oh no! I have to go rescue him!

Haruka: No, wait! It’s too dangerous to go inside! Don't go, Makoto!

Makoto: I'll be right back!

Haruka: Makoto!

Makoto: Hello? I’m here to save you! Shout back if you are there! Hello~!?

Makoto: This is not working. I can't find the kid.

Haruka: Makoto...

Firefighter: We found a child! He just came out from the fire!

Child: *cry* Mommy...

Mother: You’re all right!! Oh thank god!!

Haruka: The child is safe... then what aboout Makoto!?

Makoto: The ceiling is collapsing! I have to be careful or I'll be crushed.

Makoto: Gah! This is not good... I'm stuck under a column. Uggh!

Makoto: It's too heavy...I can't move...

Makoto: I’m so useless… I’m just going to die here and I couldn’t even save the child…

Makoto: Huh...? There's someone, over there...? Haru? But there's no way...Haha... I’m starting to hallucinate…

Haruka: Makoto! Makoto! Hang in there!

Makoto: ...Haru?

Haruka: The kid is safe. We need to get out of here now. Pull yourself out while I lift the column! *sizzle* Makoto: It's working...! Thank you, Haru!

Haruka: Ugh...!

Makoto: Haru! You're covered in wounds! Why did you come into the fire without any fire-resistent gear!?

Haruka: That's not important...

Makoto: Yes it is!! Why... why did you come for me!?

Haruka: It’s my choice.

Makoto: But…!

Haruka: You don’t need a reason to save a friend, right?

Makoto: …!

Haruka: It’s my turn to save you this time.

Makoto: Haru... I...

Haruka: Makoto, stay still.

Makoto: This is...! A layer of water...? It’s like I'm engulfed by it, what a strange feeling...

Haruka: You'll be protected from the fire as long as this layer of water is on you. Let's make our escape together now!

Makoto: Okay!

Makoto: We made it... we made it outside! Huh? Haru? Haru!? Where's Haru!?

Makoto: ...what's this? Tears? Why...? I...

Makoto: The water around me is evaporating! What should I do!? At this rate, Haru's gonna...! Don't go!

Makoto: ...it's so shiny... just like... Haru's scales...!

* * *

Makoto: Every since Haru was gone, the apartment feels empty without him. Now that I think about it, we've only lived together for a very short time, but somehow, I feel like I've been with Haru since forever. Haha, it's so werid, isn't it?

Makoto: Apart from the fact that Haruka's gone, my life goes on as usual, and now it's the season of cherry blossoms in full bloom...

Makoto: I'm home... we again had many emergency call outs today... I’m so tired. And I've got black soot all over me again... *strips* well then, time for a bath...

Makoto: WWWAAAAAHHHH!?!!

Haruka: Shuddup…

Makoto: HUH!? Haru!? Why are you in my bathtub again!?

Haruka: It took a long time…

Haruka: On the night of the fire, when I became the layer of water and evaporated, I turned into a cloud, then rain, and a river...

Makoto: You were part of such a grand natural phenomenon!?

Haruka: Anyway... before I realized, I’m here.

Makoto: Haru…

Haruka: Don't cry.

Makoto: I thought... I'd never see you again... *sniff* welcome home, Haru.

Haruka: I’m back.

Makoto: Here, give me your hand.

* * *

Ran: Onii-chan!!

Ren: Wait for me, Ran!

Ren: Oh? Onii-chan and Haru-chan are both asleep, and they left their game console on too...

Ran: What~!? But I wanted to play with them! Hey, wake up, wake up~!

Ren: Ran... you shouldn't wake them up...

Ran: Did you want to play with them too, Ren?

Ren: Well, yeah... but look, both Onii-chan and Haru-chan are smiling.

Ran: You're right... hehe, I wonder if they're having a good dream.

Ren: I bet you're right!

Ran: Oh fine... Ren, let's go. Softly~ so we don't wake them up!

Ren: Okay!

THE END

#free!#free! eternal summer #makoharu #makoto tachibana #haruka nanase #translation #free!official translation #audio #makoharu mook #They are so domestic omg #and Rin oh RIN #also THANK YOU MAKOTO for pointing out the water cycle lmao

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