Date A Live Volume 12 - Itsuka Disaster I

Compared to long ago, main characters decorating the front cover has been
increasing but, it’s still a rare thing to happen. Somehow, Shidou got cooler.
Since there’s that [Disaster] there, it’s making it feel even more emphasized. I
will definitely be agonizing over it on my bed after recalling it a few years later.

And, the customary page of every volume right after opening the cover shows
[That] as the illustration. Those who have yet to read, please hurry up to the text.
For those who still don’t get it, it might be a good idea to read page 131 on
Volume 1. It was a long foreshadowing. It was a foreshadow which has been
fulfilled.

Well then, although the story is on a cold and windy December, the book’s
release day is on the opposite June. It looks like this summer will be a hot one so,
I would always look out for notices.

First off, the new series [Itsuka Sekai wo Sukuu tame ni- Qualidea Code] will be
released on 18th of July next month! The illustrator is shockingly, Haimuraki
Yokataka-san! Please check it out.

It’s a world on the verge of danger because of the Invasion of grotesque enemies.
In order to protect the country from the enemy, the males and females of the
defense city continued fighting day and night……………was supposed to be but,
the protectors don’t care about the world’s survival, and were devoting their
whole time admiring a single girl; that’s the story. What’s more, there’s only
perverts in the first place. I think its fine to say that they are a bunch of Origami’s
clones. I might be the author but, what’s up with that.

Adding on, it has been set that the [Dragon Magazine September issue] that will
be released on the same day will present an extra [Date A Live Compile BOOK]
which is the compiled related information of [Date] that was inside [Dragon
Magazine] until now! I think the unedited versions of Tsunako-san’s illustrations
will be included too so it’s a definite must have. Incidentally, a sample magazine

was sent to me but, since I want one for preservation, I will be buying one more
from my own pocket.

And on the 30th of July, the PSVita exclusive [Date A Live Twin Edition Rio
reincarnation] will be released! This is the compilation of [Rinne Utopia] and
[Arusu Install] which were both sold as PS3 exclusive last time and this is a
luxurious version with further added episodes!

On the 31st of July, the Blue ray box of the anime season 1 will be released! It’s a
director cut version which contains included scenes that was not shown on the
television so, I think you are able to enjoy the difference compared to the
broadcasted one.

And for the big surprise on August 22nd! [Date A Live Movie Mayuri
Judgement] will be in theaters in the whole country!

Actually, I was there during the dubbing. I was there for the game compilation
too but, it has been 1 year since I went to the anime dubbing so, it was so
touching.

The staff and cast worked hard on this so please enjoy!

Well then, this time too, I was able to bring out this book thanks to the many
supports.

Starting with the Illustrator Tsunako-san, my supervisor, designer, people in the
editorial department, the people in the book stores, and the readers who bought
this book, I appreciate this greatly from the depths of my heart.

Next off, I hope we will meet again in [Date A Live 13] or maybe in the new
series [Itsuka Sekai wo Sukuu tame ni- Qualidea Code].

Ah, there might be a new series but, I still plan on continuing [Date A Live] so
please rest assured.

Well then, I will to meet you soon.

May 2015 Tachibana Koushi

Translation Notes and References

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1. Riajuu King- The king of living your life to the fullest and it sounds just like
King Lear from Shakespeare

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 Basically the no.1 choice for player negotiation in Sports Eg: Football

2.  おしくらまんじゅう-A children game which consist of 3 or more childrens
standing back to back in a circle an jostle

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 Japanese way for Skip a beat, Love related
  Basically, let’s say there’s a character with a strict attitude. That character
also has a childish side to her forming this gap in personality. Japanese takes this
gap as a factor for charm apparently
  Starch in Dutch

4.  Generally used for ultimate skills

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 I can’t help it if I failed

  Next
3.  Drunk