Co-Research with Chief Librarian ~Part Thirteen~/Story

## Introduction

 You came. I've got something for you to do. よく来てくれた。君に頼みたいことがある

 Actually, I was supposed to turn in the research report today, but...
I haven't been able to get around to it because I've been so preoccupied with other business. 実は研究報告を今日までにしなければならないのだが……
忙しさにかまけて手をつけられていなくてな

 So, I'd like you to help with super emergency research report documents creation. そこで研究報告用の資料作りを至急手伝ってもらいたい

 It'll be quite backbreaking job. I went ahead and asked Aka and Ao to lend you a hand as well. 中々に骨が折れる仕事だ。アカとアオにも君の手伝いをするよう頼んでおいた

 They've begun the work already.
I'll join you guys after finishing up some other business,
so you hurry up and get working on it for me. あいつらには先に仕事を進めてもらっている
俺も他の作業が終わり次第合流するから
すぐに作業を進めてくれ

 So sorry for rushing you, but I'm really at my wit's end about this.
I'll compensate with a handsome reward, so please help me out. 急かしてすまないが本当に切羽詰っているんだ
報酬もはずむからよろしく頼むぞ

## The task goes according to plan

 Chief never learns, huh.
Why doesn't he just get things done right away so it doesn'tn come to this? それにしても館長も懲りないよな
こんなことになる前にさっさとやればいいのにさ

 Aka, you're not one to talk, are you? アカ、あなたも人のこといえないんじゃないですか

 What are you talking about? どういうことだよ？

 Aren't you always getting chased by research plan documents right up to the deadline?
How many times have you come crying to me for help? いつも締切直前になって研究計画書に追われていたじゃないですか
僕に何度手伝ってくれと泣きついてきたか

 Geh! You remember those times! ゲッ！　覚えてたのかよ！

 I've helped you that many times, it would be more surprising if I didn't remember... あれだけ手伝ったんです。逆に覚えていない方がおかしいですよ

 But, I always finished on time! I did get help from you, Ao, but... でも、必ず間に合わせてただろ！　アオに手伝ってもらってはいたけどさ……

 Yes. I do respect the fact that no matter what methods you may resort to, you get the job done.
Now, let's finish with this pointless chatter and get the documents together. We seriously have no time. ええ。アカのどんな手段を使ってもやり遂げる所はある意味尊敬していますよ
さあ、無駄話もここまでにして資料をまとめましょう。本当に時間がないんですから

## Birds of a feather

 You know, I don't really like doing this kind of hands-on meticulous work, but this vibe is nice. なんかさ、こういう細かい作業あんまり好きじゃないけどこういう雰囲気はいいな

 What vibe? こういう雰囲気？

 The final day of summer break feels like this, right?
Like how everyone works together in silent productivity to finish their assignments right until the very end, not knowing if everything will even get done or not. 夏休みの最終日ってこんな感じだろ？
課題が間に合うか間に合わないかの瀬戸際でみんなで協力して黙々と作業するところとか

 That's because you slacked off and procrastinated until the last moment, Aka.
I finished everything early and enjoyed my last day of break to the fullest. それはアカがぎりぎりまでサボっていたからですよ
僕はもっと早くに終わらせて休みの最終日を満喫していました

 Ehh!? People actually do that!? ええ！？　そんなやつ本当にいるのかよ！

\*appears\*

 Good work. Sorry I'm late.
Is it going well? お疲れ様。遅れてすまないな
作業は順調か？

 Chief, good timing!
Chief, did you finish you summer break homework early, or did you wait to do it until the last moment? 館長良いところに来た！
館長は夏休みの課題を早めに終わらせてた、それともギリギリに終わらせてた？

 Why did you get onto this topic?
...If you look at this situation, it's more obvious than looking at grass and calling it green. なんでそんな話になってるんだ
……この状況を見れば火を見るより明らかだろ

 Sigh... You guys may be more similar than expected. はあ……。あなた達、案外似た者同士なのかもしれませんね

## Signs of autumn

 ...We managed to finish. Thanks for your cooperation. ……なんとか終わったな。協力感謝する

 I'm beat... 疲れた……

 Please learn from this and don't procrastinate on things in the future.
I'm sick and tired of being made to do rush jobs like this. これに懲りたら何ごとも早めに着手するようにしてください
こんなに急かされて仕事をするのはもう懲り懲りです

 My bad. As apology, I had the dining hall make us some snacks. すまなかった。詫びといったらなんだが食堂に頼んで菓子を作ってもらった

 Oh! It's blueberry pie! お！　ブルーベリーのパイじゃん

 Blueberry, huh. A snack that beckons goodbye to summer. ブルーベリーですか。夏の名残りのお菓子ですね

 Anyway, it looks good! I'll go grab the plates and forks. とにかく美味そうだな！　俺、皿とフォークをとってくる

\*leaves\*

 I'll go help as well. I feel uneasy about having Aka go get the utensils by himself. 僕も手伝います。アカだけで食器を運ばせると不安なので

\*leaves\*

 I'll go make coffee on my way to hand in the documents.
You worked hard today. Please have some snacks and relax for the rest of the day. 俺は書類を提出ついでに珈琲でも淹れてくる
君もご苦労さん。菓子でも食べて今日はゆっくり休んでくれ