rook
@hiroshithrasher.bsky.social
Translator: Torture Princess, The Eminence in Shadow, High School Prodigies, Spy Classroom, Whisper Me a Love Song, Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between // 英訳: 『異世界拷問姫』『陰の実力者になりたくて！』『超余裕』『スパイ教室』『ささ恋』『ELDEN RING 遠き狭間の物語』// he/him
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rook
@hiroshithrasher.bsky.social
· Oct 20
for those who don't know me, I'm rook
I translate light novels and sometimes other things
I also spend more time than is probably healthy thinking about board games
now you know everything there is to know about me
oh, and I have a cat
NOW you know everything there is to know about me
I translate light novels and sometimes other things
I also spend more time than is probably healthy thinking about board games
now you know everything there is to know about me
oh, and I have a cat
NOW you know everything there is to know about me
<- the master thief
the crown jewels ->
the crown jewels ->
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 AM
<- the master thief
the crown jewels ->
the crown jewels ->
I was wondering who the blue-haired woman on the cover of the Spy Classroom spinoff was, but I assumed it probably just a new character (maybe a Watson analogue to Vindo's Holmes)
I never considered Sky Monk (the Avian boss who got killed offscreen) as a possibility, lmao
I pictured her as taller
I never considered Sky Monk (the Avian boss who got killed offscreen) as a possibility, lmao
I pictured her as taller
November 20, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I was wondering who the blue-haired woman on the cover of the Spy Classroom spinoff was, but I assumed it probably just a new character (maybe a Watson analogue to Vindo's Holmes)
I never considered Sky Monk (the Avian boss who got killed offscreen) as a possibility, lmao
I pictured her as taller
I never considered Sky Monk (the Avian boss who got killed offscreen) as a possibility, lmao
I pictured her as taller
it's wild how one guy can make an off-hand comment about crystals in the middle of a fight scene and now I have to spend half an hour on google learning what the hell piezoelectricity is
translating is such a funny job
translating is such a funny job
November 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
it's wild how one guy can make an off-hand comment about crystals in the middle of a fight scene and now I have to spend half an hour on google learning what the hell piezoelectricity is
translating is such a funny job
translating is such a funny job
just baked some scones and they turned out great
it's fucked up how the Make Stuff Fluffy powder actually makes stuff fluffy
it's fucked up how the Make Stuff Fluffy powder actually makes stuff fluffy
I recently replaced my extremely, *extremely* expired baking powder and now I'm having to relearn how to enjoy muffins that aren't hard as a rock
October 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM
just baked some scones and they turned out great
it's fucked up how the Make Stuff Fluffy powder actually makes stuff fluffy
it's fucked up how the Make Stuff Fluffy powder actually makes stuff fluffy
saw some people playing beyblade at the card shop. my buddy asks if I play, I say nah, all I know is smth called wizard rod is good
this causes a 12-yr-old to look me in the eye and cry, "it's BROKEN"
ty to @brandonbovia.bsky.social and @airco.bsky.social for helping me give some kid war flashbacks
this causes a 12-yr-old to look me in the eye and cry, "it's BROKEN"
ty to @brandonbovia.bsky.social and @airco.bsky.social for helping me give some kid war flashbacks
October 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
saw some people playing beyblade at the card shop. my buddy asks if I play, I say nah, all I know is smth called wizard rod is good
this causes a 12-yr-old to look me in the eye and cry, "it's BROKEN"
ty to @brandonbovia.bsky.social and @airco.bsky.social for helping me give some kid war flashbacks
this causes a 12-yr-old to look me in the eye and cry, "it's BROKEN"
ty to @brandonbovia.bsky.social and @airco.bsky.social for helping me give some kid war flashbacks
I recently replaced my extremely, *extremely* expired baking powder and now I'm having to relearn how to enjoy muffins that aren't hard as a rock
October 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I recently replaced my extremely, *extremely* expired baking powder and now I'm having to relearn how to enjoy muffins that aren't hard as a rock
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Spy Classroom SS4 review: suitablefortreatment.mangabookshelf.com/2025/09/19/s... @yenpress.com
September 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Spy Classroom SS4 review: suitablefortreatment.mangabookshelf.com/2025/09/19/s... @yenpress.com
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It's Tuesday! You know what that means 👀
We've got some new books for you, hot off the Yen Press! 🔥 Make sure to grab the latest volume of Spy Classroom, The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, and the final volume of Hollow Regalia!
See what else is coming up this month 📅➡️ buff.ly/VCGNuYX
We've got some new books for you, hot off the Yen Press! 🔥 Make sure to grab the latest volume of Spy Classroom, The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, and the final volume of Hollow Regalia!
See what else is coming up this month 📅➡️ buff.ly/VCGNuYX
September 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It's Tuesday! You know what that means 👀
We've got some new books for you, hot off the Yen Press! 🔥 Make sure to grab the latest volume of Spy Classroom, The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, and the final volume of Hollow Regalia!
See what else is coming up this month 📅➡️ buff.ly/VCGNuYX
We've got some new books for you, hot off the Yen Press! 🔥 Make sure to grab the latest volume of Spy Classroom, The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, and the final volume of Hollow Regalia!
See what else is coming up this month 📅➡️ buff.ly/VCGNuYX
Aeterna Lucis just got pushed to 2026 with a press release that was basically four paragraphs of "lol we're not dumb enough to release the same month as silksong"
and y'know what, that's completely valid
and y'know what, that's completely valid
August 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Aeterna Lucis just got pushed to 2026 with a press release that was basically four paragraphs of "lol we're not dumb enough to release the same month as silksong"
and y'know what, that's completely valid
and y'know what, that's completely valid
imagine if this this just the most elaborate Silkpost yet
August 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
imagine if this this just the most elaborate Silkpost yet
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Spy Classroom LN 9 review: suitablefortreatment.mangabookshelf.com/2025/07/25/s... @yenpress.com
July 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Spy Classroom LN 9 review: suitablefortreatment.mangabookshelf.com/2025/07/25/s... @yenpress.com
every time I read a book (that isn't for work), I'm like "wow, that was great, I should do this more often" and then I go back to forgetting how much I like reading for another four months
in related news, Woodworking was delightful. can't wait to see what I read in November!
in related news, Woodworking was delightful. can't wait to see what I read in November!
July 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
every time I read a book (that isn't for work), I'm like "wow, that was great, I should do this more often" and then I go back to forgetting how much I like reading for another four months
in related news, Woodworking was delightful. can't wait to see what I read in November!
in related news, Woodworking was delightful. can't wait to see what I read in November!
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Alexander’s body is now stronger than ever, but how will his jarring new power stand up to the next fierce foe?
Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between, Chapter 8.2 is available now: buff.ly/5UFCCII
Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between, Chapter 8.2 is available now: buff.ly/5UFCCII
June 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Alexander’s body is now stronger than ever, but how will his jarring new power stand up to the next fierce foe?
Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between, Chapter 8.2 is available now: buff.ly/5UFCCII
Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between, Chapter 8.2 is available now: buff.ly/5UFCCII
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Cover Debut! - Spy Classroom 3rd Period: Forgetter, Vol. 1 (manga)
The only path to survival is deceit. The “War of Light” is over, giving rise to the modern-day information war waged by spies, or the “War of Shadows.” Evil is always lurking just around the corner.
Pre-order Here: buff.ly/mty9Lj5
The only path to survival is deceit. The “War of Light” is over, giving rise to the modern-day information war waged by spies, or the “War of Shadows.” Evil is always lurking just around the corner.
Pre-order Here: buff.ly/mty9Lj5
June 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Cover Debut! - Spy Classroom 3rd Period: Forgetter, Vol. 1 (manga)
The only path to survival is deceit. The “War of Light” is over, giving rise to the modern-day information war waged by spies, or the “War of Shadows.” Evil is always lurking just around the corner.
Pre-order Here: buff.ly/mty9Lj5
The only path to survival is deceit. The “War of Light” is over, giving rise to the modern-day information war waged by spies, or the “War of Shadows.” Evil is always lurking just around the corner.
Pre-order Here: buff.ly/mty9Lj5
anyhow I'm going to france now and I'm super excited to be able to unmute like half a dozen of y'all
June 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
anyhow I'm going to france now and I'm super excited to be able to unmute like half a dozen of y'all
Hundred Line was a very cool game but it *badly* needed to be 30-40 hours shorter, and I'm pretty sure they could have done that while trimming little to no story content
June 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Hundred Line was a very cool game but it *badly* needed to be 30-40 hours shorter, and I'm pretty sure they could have done that while trimming little to no story content
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Cover Debut! - Spy Classroom Short Story Collection, Vol. 4 (light novel)
Lan suddenly holes herself up in the Heat Haze Palace! To get her out of their headquarters, the members of Lamplight are going to have to find “Cloud Drift” Lan somewhere new to work…
Pre-order Here: buff.ly/QDR78tg
Lan suddenly holes herself up in the Heat Haze Palace! To get her out of their headquarters, the members of Lamplight are going to have to find “Cloud Drift” Lan somewhere new to work…
Pre-order Here: buff.ly/QDR78tg
June 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Cover Debut! - Spy Classroom Short Story Collection, Vol. 4 (light novel)
Lan suddenly holes herself up in the Heat Haze Palace! To get her out of their headquarters, the members of Lamplight are going to have to find “Cloud Drift” Lan somewhere new to work…
Pre-order Here: buff.ly/QDR78tg
Lan suddenly holes herself up in the Heat Haze Palace! To get her out of their headquarters, the members of Lamplight are going to have to find “Cloud Drift” Lan somewhere new to work…
Pre-order Here: buff.ly/QDR78tg
this route reminded me a lot of Endless Eight
on one hand, you have to admire the audacity of putting something this intentionally awful in a commercial product
on the other, I want those hours of my life back
on one hand, you have to admire the audacity of putting something this intentionally awful in a commercial product
on the other, I want those hours of my life back
May 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
this route reminded me a lot of Endless Eight
on one hand, you have to admire the audacity of putting something this intentionally awful in a commercial product
on the other, I want those hours of my life back
on one hand, you have to admire the audacity of putting something this intentionally awful in a commercial product
on the other, I want those hours of my life back
I'm in an awkward spot in hundred line where I'm pretty sure I got the true ending as like my third one, so now I have 50 hours of content left and I'm concerned that none of it will have meaningful lore implications
I hope I'm wrong here, but if not that seems like a major pacing issue
I hope I'm wrong here, but if not that seems like a major pacing issue
May 3, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I'm in an awkward spot in hundred line where I'm pretty sure I got the true ending as like my third one, so now I have 50 hours of content left and I'm concerned that none of it will have meaningful lore implications
I hope I'm wrong here, but if not that seems like a major pacing issue
I hope I'm wrong here, but if not that seems like a major pacing issue
this loc change in Hundred Line is incredibly funny because the English glosses it as "characters who make noble sacrifices" but the Japanese lists off a bunch of very specific, very spoilery Shonen Jump references
in other news, guess who just found out that [REDACTED] is gonna die in One Piece
in other news, guess who just found out that [REDACTED] is gonna die in One Piece
April 29, 2025 at 3:07 AM
this loc change in Hundred Line is incredibly funny because the English glosses it as "characters who make noble sacrifices" but the Japanese lists off a bunch of very specific, very spoilery Shonen Jump references
in other news, guess who just found out that [REDACTED] is gonna die in One Piece
in other news, guess who just found out that [REDACTED] is gonna die in One Piece
got my first hundred line ending (047) by picking the most Wifeguy option possible at every juncture
this led to a route that solved zero mysteries and answered none of the big-picture questions left over from common route
I have no regrets
this led to a route that solved zero mysteries and answered none of the big-picture questions left over from common route
I have no regrets
April 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
got my first hundred line ending (047) by picking the most Wifeguy option possible at every juncture
this led to a route that solved zero mysteries and answered none of the big-picture questions left over from common route
I have no regrets
this led to a route that solved zero mysteries and answered none of the big-picture questions left over from common route
I have no regrets
after 70 hours I'm calling it a wrap on blue prince, so I looked up how to do the post-post-game stuff, and dawg, there was no way I was figuring any of that out
April 23, 2025 at 1:12 AM
after 70 hours I'm calling it a wrap on blue prince, so I looked up how to do the post-post-game stuff, and dawg, there was no way I was figuring any of that out
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Lamplight is back in business!
The girls are ready to go on even more missions! The only problem is…Klaus refuses to take them on any?! 😨
Pre-order Spy Classroom 2nd Period: Daughter Dearest, Vol. 1 (manga) today! buff.ly/xpSzGOd
The girls are ready to go on even more missions! The only problem is…Klaus refuses to take them on any?! 😨
Pre-order Spy Classroom 2nd Period: Daughter Dearest, Vol. 1 (manga) today! buff.ly/xpSzGOd
April 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Lamplight is back in business!
The girls are ready to go on even more missions! The only problem is…Klaus refuses to take them on any?! 😨
Pre-order Spy Classroom 2nd Period: Daughter Dearest, Vol. 1 (manga) today! buff.ly/xpSzGOd
The girls are ready to go on even more missions! The only problem is…Klaus refuses to take them on any?! 😨
Pre-order Spy Classroom 2nd Period: Daughter Dearest, Vol. 1 (manga) today! buff.ly/xpSzGOd
the further I get into postgame the more egregious this has felt. if you want me to [redacted] eight whole [redacted] then you gotta at least let me go back and reread your lore dumps without having to trudge across multiple runs looking for some random book I barely remember having read
my one big complaint is that it doesn't offer you a way to reference documents you've seen in the past. I *sort* of get why, but the lack of a native backlog just forced me to stick four dozen screenshots in an increasingly-unwieldy Paint document
April 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
the further I get into postgame the more egregious this has felt. if you want me to [redacted] eight whole [redacted] then you gotta at least let me go back and reread your lore dumps without having to trudge across multiple runs looking for some random book I barely remember having read