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Immature

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I was part of the girls choir in middle school. One year, we had a variation of Secret Santa.
All the presents were gathered together and assigned a number.
One by one, we would pick numbers from a hat and open the present with the matching number.

When it was my turn to take a number… my present was in a bag that had the words “Victoria’s Secret” on it.
I was a sheltered 13 or 14 year old, so I had no idea what it meant.
My only thought was, “Wow, this bag is really pink.”

But everyone else showed a different sort of surprise.
“As expected of [L], getting such a mature present!”
“This going to be fun.”
“Open it, open it~”

I took out the bag’s contents.
It was a something cylindrical wrapped in many layers of tissue paper.
The object was about 30 cm in length and 3 cm in diameter.
I could feel that it was firm but lightweight.

At this point I was very confused.
What could be this straight and long? What could be this stiff and light?

At this point, everyone watching was thoroughly amused.
“[L] will be having a pleasurable Christmas!”
“That shape is pretty suggestive…”
“Unwrap it, unwrap it~”

I took my time, carefully removing the tissue paper. Tension grew until I finally unrolled the last layer.
The object was… lollipops?

Specifically, this type of lollipop.
They were arranged in a way so that it would look like a thick cylinder when wrapped up.
For some reason, several girls sighed. Was it relief? Disappointment? I didn’t ask.

Later, I found out that Victoria’s Secret was known for selling lingerie.
And that more than a few girls imagined that my present was an adult toy.
… I think I lost some of my innocence that day.

Self-Indulgence

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It seems that Chinese names have 天格, 地格, 人格, and 忠格 (functionally the same as 総格).
Like Sayaka, I have 9 strokes for my human aspect. Let’s see how well it applies to me~

『Cheerful and openhearted, a person with superior intellect and strong intuition, and tend to act based on emotion instead of reason.』

I’m not really cheerful, intelligent, or intuitive. It’s probably average.
It’s true that I often act based on whims and do not think things through.

『Also, they are simple and adaptable to matters, excelling in sociability.』

I do have simple tastes and accommodate well, but I am definitely poor at socializing.

『Full of emotion and creative ability, they have a talent for the artistic field, faring well in academics and the fine arts such as literature, music, drawing, drama, et cetera.』

My major is in the natural sciences, which is pretty different from the humanities.
Although I was in choir and can play the flute, draw on paper and with a tablet, and like acting… it doesn’t mean that I have a talent in these hobbies.

『 … On the other hand, they are self-righteous and vain, craving the limelight and tending to glorify themselves.』

I tolerate other people’s morals and don’t openly judge them.
I admit that I am vain; it’s partly why I take selfies.
However, I avoid the limelight and almost never audition for solos.
Glorifying myself is distasteful, but if someone else glorifies me, I won’t correct them.

『Goes through intense emotional ups and downs, easily heating up and cooling down, short-tempered and lacking in fortitude, and tend to leave matters unfinished; the waves of fortune are intense, and the difference between good and bad conditions are extremely apparent.』

In general, I am quite emotionally stable.
The only notable exception is MadoHomu, where I melt both in happiness and in tears.
Short-tempered? No, my patience pretty decent.
Leaving matters unfinished is common with creative people. Ideas are scrapped, projects are abandoned…
For me, the main culprit is loss of interest, rather than the task being too difficult.
But regarding this translation, I believe I have enough motivation to complete it (eventually).

『9 and 19 have a strong tendency to show interest in members of the opposite sex.』

Not at all. Love has not yet arrived.
If anything, girls have shown more interest in me than boys.

This personality assessment was hit or miss.

3rd Day, Personality Assessment

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This is a translation of projectMDHM‘s “petite amie magique ~Madoka and Homura’s Exam Week~”.
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【Sayaka】 「Homura’s got 14…. So she’s a 4 series…. Oh! Uhihi…」
【Homura】 「Wh-What is it?」
『These complex characters appear graceful and demure, but deep down they are unexpectedly rebellious and have liberal ideas.』
『Additionally, while they are intelligent, have aspirations, and motivation, they are also sensitive and have a lot of worries.』
『On the other hand, they are indecisive and lack determination, which makes them susceptible to the relationships of those around them in both positive and negative ways.』
『Their temper and emotions fluctuate wildly, harbor many insecurities, and tend to leave matters unfinished.』
【Sayaka】 「… There you have it! It’s totally spot on.」
【Homura】 「That was written in a way so that it could apply to anyone. In psychology it’s called the 『Barnum effect』 after the said man.」
【Madoka】 「That’s right, Homura-chan is someone who sees things through to the very end.」
【Hitomi】 「But it’s true that you are intelligent and sensitive.」
【Homura】 「As for having many worries, some things do come to mind. … Due to a certain someone.」
【Sayaka】 「I have no idea of who you’re talking about. Then next, the popular and pretty Hitomi-ojou is up!」

【Madoka】 「Hitomi-chan has… 16, so she’s a 6 series.」
『They are gentle and sincere, full of desire for fame and have a sense of responsibility, and see more to life than loss and gain.』
『These deeply trusted people value duty and compassion, and kindly look after others like a leader would.』
『They are particularly blessed with various abilities, and have the competence to succeed in any field of work.』
『On the other hand, they tend to be susceptible to the relationships of those around them in both positive and negative ways.』
『Although they are not particularly unkind to those beyond their inner circle, they have a self-righteous and prideful air.』
【Hitomi】 「It feels strange to have my personality pointed out by others.」
【Madoka】 「It’s rather hit-and-miss. Hitomi-chan, you’re neither self-righteous nor proud.」
【Hitomi】 「That’s because according to the reading, I’m susceptible to the relationships of those around me. Especially by you and Homura-san… uhuhu…」
【Madoka】 「H-Hitomi-chan, you have a scary look in your eyes…」
【Sayaka】 「Aren’t you being self-righteous right now…?」

【Sayaka】 「Then, lastly is me! Sayaka-chan, reporting in! 19, so I’m a 9 series…」
『These keen people are cheerful and openhearted, as well as intelligent and intuitive, but tend to act based on emotion rather than reason.』
【Madoka】 「Wah, that’s so on point!」
【Homura】 「She’s intelligent…?」
『In addition, they are disinterested and adaptable to matters, and are highly sociable.』
『They are full of emotion and creative abilities, and have a talent in the artistic field, doing well in academics and the fine arts such as literature, music, drawing, and theater.』
【Sayaka】 「Wow, aren’t I amazing!」
【Homura】 「Hold on, look, it continues on here.」
【Sayaka】 「Hmm? What’s it say?」
『… On the other hand, they tend to be self-righteous and vain, craving the limelight and glorifying themselves.』
『Their emotions fluctuate wildly, easily flaring up and cooling, leave matters unfinished due to their temper and a lack of patience, and their luck swings from one extreme to the other.』
【Sayaka】 「… Gaan, that’s cruddy…」
【Madoka】 「S-Sayaka-chan… don’t let it get to you.」
【Homura】 「Your results are somewhat similar to mine…. Is this what they call disliking those who resemble oneself…. This gives me mixed feelings.」
【Hitomi】 「Oh, there’s still some more…」
『9 and 19 people often tend to be very invested in members of the opposite sex.』
【Hitomi】 「… You have both numbers, too…」
【Homura】 「……」
【Madoka】 「……」
【Sayaka】 「Woah! Seimei handan’s scary!!」

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3rd Day, Seimei Handan

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This is a translation of projectMDHM‘s “petite amie magique ~Madoka and Homura’s Exam Week~”.
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【Sayaka】 「Hey, everyone. I found this interesting book. Wanna try it?」
【Hitomi】 「Try what, exactly?」
【Sayaka】 「Hu hu hu, ta-da! 『Seimei Handan』! You can determine your personality and fortune based on the number of strokes in your name.」
【Madoka】 「Waa, that sounds fun!」
【Sayaka】 「Isn’t that right. You too, Homura?」
【Homura】 「I’m not interested in fortune-telling. Fate is something one carves out for themselves.」
【Hitomi】 「Oh… it seems that you can also do a compatibility reading. Well! You can learn about your affinity and fortune with a marriage partner.」
【Homura】 「…! W-well…, it doesn’t hurt to try it out a little.」
【Madoka】 「Wehihi, let’s do it!」
【Sayaka】 「All right, now for the description…」
『Seimei handan uses the stroke count in a person’s full name to determine their fortune, such as luck, personality, and affinity. Since there are different schools and methods, please note that these results are only one of many interpretations of one’s fortune.』
『Begin by listing the stroke count of the characters. There are unique ways of counting Chinese numerals and radicals, so please refer to the README document for details.』
【Madoka】 「S-Sayaka-chan, who are you talking to?」
【Sayaka】 「No, it’s written here. … Gotta do as it says.」
【Madoka】 「Umm, I’ll go ahead and write my name down. … Is this okay?」
『After listing and adding the stroke count of each character, one’s natures are sorted into 《Five Aspects》.』
Explanation of the 《Five Aspects》.
『Heaven aspect = ancestors and family lineage. It is not covered by seimei handan. Human aspect = the fortune of one’s willpower, humanity, spirituality, and middle years. Earth aspect = the fortune of one’s health, finances, behavior, and early years.』
『Total aspect = the overall fortune throughout one’s life and later years. External Aspect = interpersonal relationships, susceptibility to others, and lifelong bonds.』
『Seimei handan mainly disregards the heaven aspect and focuses on the other four aspects to do a personality assessment, fortune-telling, and compatibility reading.』
【Madoka】 「What is this Metal and Water for?」
【Sayaka】 「I think it’s for the compatibility reading. Elements are based on the digit in the ones column.」

【Sayaka】 「Okay, let’s start right away! First up is Madoka’s personality assessment!」
【Madoka】 「M-me? I’m a little nervous.」
【Hitomi】 「Personality seems to be mainly assessed using the series of the ones digit from the 『human aspect』. Since Madoka-san is an 8 series, umm…」
『These principled people are self-possessed, prefer to handle their own business, and commit to one thing.』
『Full of life and have a strong sense of responsibility, along with the willpower and patience to overcome hardship and adversity.』
『Additionally, they are the type of people who wear their heart on their sleeve, and actively accomplish what they’ve set out to do.』
【Hitomi】 「Amazing. It’s right on the mark. Strong willed and honest… that certainly describes you.」
【Madoka】 「A-are you sure? I don’t really see myself that way…」
【Homura】 「No, it’s true. Your sense of responsibility and proactiveness… I know them well.」
【Sayaka】 「Oh, there’s more to read…」
『On the other hand, they are somewhat stubborn, and lack flexibility when the moment calls for it.』
『They are very intimate with friends and trusted people, but they tend to not care about third parties with no common interest.』
【Madoka】 「Sometimes, Mama tells me that I’m stubborn…. I’ve been thinking I need to fix it.」
【Homura】 「You don’t have to. For better or worse, it’s part of your personality. You’re fine the way you are…」
【Madoka】 「Thanks, Homura-chan…」
【Sayaka】 「Ah, yeah, yeah… then next! Homura-chan is up!」
【Homura】 「Me? … Let’s get this over with.」

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Translation notes:
The literal meaning of seimei handan (姓名判断) is “full name divination”. Closely related are onomancy and arithmancy.
In the readme.txt file included with this game, it is noted that this book was used as a reference.
Explanation of the CG.
The heaven aspect (天格) is the sum of strokes of the surname.
The human aspect (人格) is the sum of strokes of the last character of the surname, with the first character of the given name.
The earth aspect (地格) is the sum of strokes of the given name.
The total aspect (総格) is the sum of strokes of the full name.
The external aspect (外格) is the sum of strokes of the surname excluding the last character, with the given name excluding the first character.