Modern Villainess: It’s Not Easy Building a Corporate Empire Before the Crash - Vol. 2 Ch. 8.5 - Interlude ② - The Young Lady And The Zashiki-Warashi…

[MangaDex]

 

[Kageura002]

Great roleplay as always with that financial report.

 

[Khulmach]

That kid is on to something about her turning invisible.

 

[AV_AmerigoVespuchi]

Thanks for the chapter!

 

[Kuri_Something]

Thanks for the work!

 

[Haezer]

Ah hell nah, supernatural tag on its way?

 

[IlsaTilsaKilsaMilsa]

Ah hell nah, supernatural tag on its way?

Well reincarnating into a game is pretty supernatural already.

 

[Manchura]

hotaru will become vital to any corporate espionage wing...

 

[vedrit]

Having grown up in the 90's in the US, it's interesting to learn what was happening at the same time in Japan

 

[RonRay]

Hotaru the On her way to join X-MEN

 

[sdarkpaladin]

As someone who grew up in the 90s. This Manga (and Light Novel) always hits home with regards to things being used (pager and camcorder).

This is a nice slice of life chapter that has nothing to do with economics...

So I'll just leave this here: Let's not forget that Majima Goro is indirectly responsible for Japan's Consumption tax.

 

[nomadicengi]

hotaru will become vital to any corporate espionage wing...

Cue Meet the Spy video

 

[Liar]

Sometimes I forget that there are now adults who were born after One Piece serialized.

 

[xenocross]

Take note of this chapter
Later,

Spoiler: future chapters

The supernatural aspect enter the main plot, centered on Hotaru. The oranges will be explained too.
But it is still long way, maybe chapter 100

 

[eng1]

Take note of this chapter
Later,

Spoiler: future chapters

The supernatural aspect enter the main plot, centered on Hotaru. The oranges will be explained too.
But it is still long way, maybe chapter 100

Is it going to be a major part of the story like Past Life Returner? Or like side plot that leaks into main plot once in a while?

 

[jhs_reika]

Is it going to be a major part of the story like Past Life Returner? Or like side plot that leaks into main plot once in a while?

They be trolling. What chapter 100? The raw is still at chapter 12.

Edit: Nevermind me. My brain was fried I forgot about the LN.

 

[sdarkpaladin]

They be trolling. What chapter 100? The raw is still at chapter 12.

You do know that this manga is based on a Light Novel right? Not sure what the other guy said though, maybe it's in later volumes of the LN.

 

[SiliconSignatureSwissChair]

You do know that this manga is based on a Light Novel right? Not sure what the other guy said though, maybe it's in later volumes of the LN.

Well actually, the LN is based on a Webnovel. Our Internal Research found that it is possible that said arc would appear in the LN's 6th or 7th Volume, assuming a 50 WN Ch. > 1 LN Vol. Exchange Rate.

 

[Rumor]

Huh. Considering official LN translations is still at Vol.3 (Vol.4 is delayed. No idea why)...

Honestly speaking, There are hints of supernatural here and there but not a central thing (so far).

Of course, one can argue that a transmigrator is supernatural in itself (at that case, it is quite central in a point of view) but we are talking (in the assumed context) of things like Kitsune Spirits and what not. If that's the case "supernatural" in that context isn't central (from what I seen so far).

If Xenocross could give a spoiler on it, it'll be great.

Spoiler: Future Event

There is that visit up an Inari Shrine in which she was "spirited away" by a Kitsune Spirit. She is shown a more grown up version of herself and a possible husband but she was "put back to the real world" before she can see who that husband is. Her guards and the Ex-CIA-turned-secretary/maid were freaking out because she literally disappeared when they were crossing the Torii gates and just took their eyes off her for a second. She suddenly appeared at the shrine and Eiichi-kun was the one who took her out of her trance. Before that trip, Hotaru-chan gave a traditionally wrapped Inarizushi to Runa and said/notsaid/saying without actually saying/Hotaru-chan thing to carry it with her on the trip. After being spirited away and given back, that inarizushi was traded/transformed/whatever into a Cintamani stone. Hotaru-chan later commented: "Aren't you glad you carried it with you?"

Anyways, a SoL interlude that I didn't expect. I still believe my previous prediction is still right tho.

This does give the introduction to a reoccurring subject in the IP, Runa's impeccable and amazing singing ability. I look forward to seeing how it will be portrayed in the manga (hopefully they do show certain details on it). Singing is also a key bridge ties Runa's "Previous Self" and "Current Self".

Spoiler: Speculation and other things

A bit of a thing. It is implied that "The love of singing" is something that is brought over as a characteristic uniquely from Runa's "Previous Self". I never got the implication that the "Original/VN" Runa ever pursued singing as a passion. It is something that VNRuna can certainly do (due to inner monologue implying that she is so good at singing itself because of her "cheat body") but never really got into it for the passion or love of doing it. This raises the possibility that it is part of the factor why Runa stands out as "Runa" instead of "a daughter of a nobility" on the public mind. This in turn changes people's perception of her and in turn changes their opinion of her. Also, while there is certainly a "Cheat" on the body of a villainess, it is implied in the LN that she practices to be better than what natural talent can give her. o3o7 Gambatte Runa-chan! Also, this will most likely require a VA that can really sing if this IP gets an Anime.

Hotaru-chan's supernatural leanings is another theme that is spread through the IP. I do wonder how it will be shown once they reach the higher ages...?

There really isn't much to add in terms of the actual interlude itself.

Cute girls doing Cute girl things.

I still (and will most likely enjoy) the notes, thoughts, and reports of SSS + G&N peeps. There isn't much thoughts on my end beyond WeDon'tWork...

Thoughts that I'd just not share I guess.

Thank you very much for the work and translation! Can't wait for the next one!

 

[Veruschka]

FINALLY, SOMETHING THAT MY LITTLE JUICE IN MY HEAD CAN UNDERSTAND