English Story (CEFR: A2)
The school anniversary talent show lit up the auditorium, packed with cheering students. Kumicho’s art club stage sparkled with colorful swirls, setting the mood. Najimi’s music club was up next, and Itao’s comedy skit with Riku was ready to make waves. The air buzzed with excitement.
Najimi, guitar in hand, bounced nervously backstage. “What if I mess up?” she whispered to Kumicho, who was adjusting a stage prop. He smiled softly. “You’ve got this, Najimi. You always bring it.” Her grin flashed, easing her nerves, and Kumicho felt a quiet warmth.
The curtains rose, and Najimi, Aoi, and Taro rocked the stage. Najimi’s guitar riff soared, Aoi’s bass thumped, and Taro’s drums boomed. The crowd roared. Kumicho, watching from the wings, sketched her fierce focus, his heart humming. *She’s a star,* he thought.
Kai and Saki’s dance followed, all spins and flips. Kai showboated, stealing Saki’s spotlight. Saki stumbled but recovered, smiling through gritted teeth. Kenta, on backup drums, muttered to Aoi, “Kai’s a jerk.” Aoi nodded. “He’s throwing her off.”
Itao and Riku’s skit was next. Itao played a clumsy superhero, tripping over props for laughs. Riku’s deadpan lines had the crowd in stitches. Sara, snapping photos, giggled. “Itao, you’re actually funny!” Itao beamed, whispering to Riku, “She’s into me!” Riku rolled his eyes.
Emi’s poem came as a surprise. She stepped onstage, her braid swaying, voice soft but clear. Her words about dreams and colors echoed Kumicho’s mural. The crowd was silent, then clapped wildly. Kumicho blinked, impressed. “That was… wow,” he mumbled to Hana.
A new junior, Rina, from the cooking club, ran a dessert booth backstage. She handed Kumicho a cupcake, her cheeks pink. “Your stage is amazing, Kumicho-senpai,” she said shyly. Kumicho froze, blushing. “Uh, thanks.” Najimi, passing by, raised an eyebrow but smiled.
Disaster struck mid-show. A stage light sparked, and the sound system screeched. Yui, in full student council mode, shouted, “Haru, fix it!” Haru scrambled, glasses fogging, and rewired it fast. Lina, helping, smirked. “Nice save, tech boy.”
Kai, frustrated by the glitch, argued with Kenta backstage. “Your drums were off!” Kai snapped. Kenta glared. “Maybe don’t hog the stage, dance king!” Najimi stepped in. “Guys, chill! We’re a team.” Her calm voice cut through, and Kumicho admired her quietly.
The show ended with Najimi’s encore, a slow song that hushed the crowd. Her guitar strummed softly, and Saki joined with a gentle dance. The auditorium glowed. Kumicho sketched, his heart full. Emi whispered, “Your art made this perfect, Kumicho.” He mumbled, “Thanks, but it’s Najimi’s show.”
After, the group gathered backstage. Sara hugged Itao. “Your skit was awesome!” Itao’s jaw dropped. “Really? Like, date-level awesome?” Sara laughed. “Don’t push it.”
Rina shyly offered Kumicho another cupcake. “You’re so cool, senpai,” she said. Kumicho, flustered, muttered, “Just doing my thing.” Mika teased, “Kumicho’s got a fan!” Najimi giggled, but her eyes flickered with curiosity.
Walking home under a starry sky, Najimi hummed her song. “We pulled it off!” she said, high-fiving Kumicho. Itao rambled about Sara, Kenta and Kai bickered, and Riku groaned. “You’re all exhausting.”
Emi walked beside Kumicho, clutching her notebook. “Your mural inspired my poem. Thanks.” Kumicho nodded, her quiet vibe sticking with him. Rina tagged along, stealing glances at him. Kumicho felt the chaos growing—this crew was wild, and the anniversary was just the start.
The talent show was a hit, but new sparks were flying. Would Itao seal the deal with Sara? Could Kenta and Kai coexist? And what was up with Rina’s crush and Emi’s poetry? This group was in for more madness.
日本語訳
周年祭のタレントショー、講堂がギュウギュウでガヤガヤ！クミチョの美術部の舞台、キラキラ渦でムードバッチリ。ナジミの音楽部、次でドカン、イタオとリクのコメディ芝居、波乱の予感。空気、ワクワクでバチバチ！
ナジミ、ギター抱え、舞台裏でソワソワ。「ミスったらどうしよ…」とクミチョにヒソヒソ、クミチョは小道具チマチマ。「ナジミなら余裕。いつもキラッとしてるじゃん。」ナジミ、ニッコリ、緊張スーッ。クミチョ、胸ポカッ、なんか落ち着く。
幕バーッ！ナジミ、アオイ、タロ、ドーン！ナジミのギターリフ、ギュイーン、アオイのベース、ドンドン、タロのドラム、ドカドカ！観客、ギャー！クミチョ、横でスケッチ、彼女のガチ集中をシュシュッ。*スターだな*って、胸ズキッ。
カイとサキのダンス、クルクル、ピョン！カイ、目立ちすぎ、サキの出番パクッ。サキ、グッと堪えニコッ。ケンタ、バックドラムでアオイにボソッ。「カイ、ムカつく。」アオイ、コクン。「サキ、ズレちゃってる。」
イタオとリクの芝居、ドタバタ！イタオ、ヘッポコヒーローでガシャン、笑いドッカン！リクのクールなツッコミ、観客ゲラゲラ！サラ、パシャ、クスクス。「イタオ、めっちゃウケる！」イタオ、ニヤーン。「サラ、俺にメロメロ？」リク、呆れ。
エミの詩、ビックリ！長編み髪ユラッ、声ちっちゃいけどクリア。夢と色の詩、クミチョの壁画バッチリ。観客、シーン、からのパチパチ！クミチョ、ハナにボソッ。「…スゲーな。」
新顔、料理部の後輩リナ、バックでスイーツブース。クミチョにカップケーキ、パスッ、頬ピンク。「クミチョ先輩、舞台めっちゃイケてる！」クミチョ、カチン、顔カーッ。「え、ありがと。」ナジミ、通りがかり、眉ピクッ、でもニコッ。
ショー中、事件！照明ジジッ、音響ギャーン！ユイ、生徒会モードでガーッ。「ハル、修理！」ハル、メガネ曇り、ゴソゴソ。「で、できた！」リナ、横でニヤッ。「ナイス、テク男！」
カイ、トラブルでイラッ、ケンタにガミガミ。「お前、ドラムズレた！」ケンタ、ムッ。「目立つな、ダンス王！」ナジミ、ズバッ。「落ち着け、チームだよ！」スッキリ声、クミチョ、*ナジミ、すげえ*って、静かにグッ。
フィナーレ、ナジミのスロー曲、しっとり。ギターそっとジャーン、サキの優しいダンス、ピタッ。講堂、キラッキラ。クミチョ、スケッチ、胸いっぱい。エミ、ヒソッ。「クミチョの絵、完璧にしたね。」クミチョ、ボソッ。「ナジミのショーだよ。」
後、バックでワイワイ。サラ、イタオをギュッ。「芝居、めっちゃ最高！」イタオ、ポカーン。「マジ？デート級？」サラ、ゲラッ。「調子乗んな。」
リナ、モジモジ、クミチョにカップケーキもう一個。「先輩、めっちゃカッコいい…。」クミチョ、テレテレ。「いや、普通に…。」ミカ、ニヤニヤ。「クミチョ、ファンできた！」ナジミ、クスクス、でも目チラッ、気になる？
帰り道、星キラキラ。ナジミ、曲フンフン。「やりきった！」とクミチョにパン！イタオ、サラ話でガヤガヤ、ケンタとカイ、バチバチ、リク、「みんなくそ疲れる」とブーブー。
エミ、ノートギュッ、クミチョの横。「壁画、詩のキッカケ。ありがと。」クミチョ、コクン、彼女の静かな感じ、なんか気になる。リナ、チラチラ、クミチョ見てくる。メンツ、ドタバタ増えて、周年祭、始まりにすぎねえ！
タレントショー、大当たり！でもバチバチ火花。イタオ、サラとガチ？ケンタとカイ、共存？リナの片思い、エミの詩、クミチョどうなる？このメンツ、次はどんなドッカン！？
文章の解説 (A2レベル)
1. Her grin flashed, easing her nerves.
解説:
"flashed" は「パッと輝く」で、ナジミの笑顔の明るさを表現。
"easing" は「和らげる」で、彼女の緊張が解ける様子を伝える。A2レベルでは動作と感情をシンプルに描写。
- flash: パッと輝く
- ease: 和らげる
2. “She’s into me!” Itao whispered to Riku.
解説:
"into" は「～に夢中」で、イタオの恋の期待を強調するスラング。
引用符（"..."）は彼の興奮を直接示し、A2レベルでは会話でキャラの感情を出す。
- into: ～に夢中
- "...": 話した言葉をそのまま示す
3. The air buzzed with excitement.
解説:
"buzzed" は「ワクワクする」で、会場の高揚感を比喩的に表現。
"excitement" は「興奮」で、全体の雰囲気を強調。A2レベルでは比喩で場の空気を伝える。
- buzz: ワクワクする
- excitement: 興奮