A couple scorned by the gods,
separated by the Milky Way itself.
Only once a year, on the night of Tanabata,
were they permitted to meet.
But even then, only if the sky was clear.
And with the threat of overcast skies,
such an occasion was rare indeed.
People came to call the Tanabata rain a rain of tears.
Fools Among the Stars ~Hikoboshi~
Manbo-Dead-Behind-the-House-P
Lyrics/Song: You Takahashi
Art: Tsukasa Ryuuguu
Vocals: VY2 (as Roro)
Rain again; indeed, this night's never been clear,
and the river is always rough
I knew, yes, I was certain;
next year, and the year after,
he'd make the rain fall...
The only ones known to cross this river
were green youkai known as kappa
But the key may be in what they possess;
I just need their might and lung capacity, yes?
Now, 60% of my wages go to my muscles
Look! My trapezius is like the Kegon waterfall!
Isn't crossing the Milky Way just science fiction?
What could be more important than muscles?!
I left the world to train on a mountain of oni,
and wedded the god of massive pecs
I uprooted trees,
I smashed rocks with my ankle,
and then I found a strange hut...
Certainly unsuited to this distant mountain,
I saw a group dressed in strange fashions...
What designs are they up to inside?!
I'll stop them dramatically with my muscles!
College students, making computers for fun;
even oni would burst out laughing at the sight
What's the benefit in setting up shop here?!
Just think about the trip down the mountain!
And come on, there's seven of you in all!
Do something you can all do together!
But, hm, what is it about the number 7?
Did something happen on July 7th?
On the night of Tanabata, I went to the Milky Way,
and the rapids made even my muscles cramp
I'd ignored the pain of our not meeting,
I pretended I was simply deep in thought...
Pelted by rain that wouldn't end,
my wet eyes spotted a kappa...
Now I can...!
Now I can test my might! I'm stronger than you!
My muscles are far more evenly-developed!
I punched the kappa with all my might,
but it took the blow easily...
"Ha, what is this, a piano recital?!"
"Don't give me such a half-assed punch!"
I was pulverized with lightning speed,
bent into two, and carried away...
I awoke across the river, an older woman before me...
TO BE CONTINUED