[Shuuen no Virche -Error:Salvation-] Yves' Short Story Translation
the original can be found here.
My home, a handymen service store Krewn that accepted any kind of requests, was located in a corner of Kuhne.
People usually come directly to our store with their requests. However, this time around, instead of paying us a visit, our client sent us a letter.
What they requested was…
"Looking for a lost old dog?"
"Yep. Their name is 'Ale,' a small dog--so small that I can hug them."
"I know we often accept this kind of request, but it's not very profitable in any way…"
Despite saying that, Hugo did not reject the request.
"Well. It's up to you whether you want to accept it or not. If you do, I'll handle the other requests. It's a great thing we only have wood chopping requests now."
"Thank you. I know I can always count on you."
"Sighs. I'm not in the mood to hear such an obvious thing now."
***
"An old dog? Dunno. Their body must be weak since they're old, yes? I bet they're dying by the roadside."
I gave them my thanks and left as they continued their business in the largest street of Marche.
"Just because Alpciel is a small country, it doesn't mean I can find them easily, huh."
I scratched my head, talking to myself. But I didn't give up and headed to the next location.
***
A few days after that…
I continued looking for Ale whenever I had time. However, even though I had run around the country and searched their whereabouts, I still couldn't find them.
One night, I decided to go look for Ale while patrolling with the vigilantes. I came home empty-handed.
"Hmmm. Just where on Earth are they…? Considering their body, they shouldn't have gone too far…!"
"Are you still looking for that dog?"
Said Adolphe, my friend as well as the leader of vigilante, as I talked to myself in the church.
"...Hm? Have I ever mentioned that to you, Adolphe?"
"People in the town are talking about you 'cause you keep running around day and night."
He lightly scolded me for forcing myself. I apologized to him, saying, "Sorry, sorry."
"You don't have to be this focused in looking for the dog that you even sacrificed your sleep. Go home and rest today."
"No… I can't do that. I don't have time."
"You don't have time? What do you me…"
Before Adolphe could finish his sentence, a sound was heard from the church's door. However, there was no sign of someone opening the door.
"...? What was that?"
Just when we were wondering what happened, we found a letter in the gap of the door.
It was addressed to me, but I didn't know who the sender was. "Who on Earth are they?" so I wondered while opening the seal and checked the content.
"Today, when I was picking up herbs in the forest, I found a dog that looks similar to the one you have been looking for. However, I lost sight of them in an instant. I'm not certain if they were the right dog, but I wrote you this letter thinking it might help."
"...!!"
As soon as I finished reading the letter, I lifted my head with excitement.
"I know you're worried about me, but sorry, Adolphe! I can't go home just yet...! I'm going to finish this request with Hugo!"
"...Just make sure not to force yourself."
I left the church right after I replied to him.
***
"... He didn't notice that the letter was from me--the god of Death, did he? I hope it can help him even for a little bit…"
***
I changed my clothes in a hurry and met Hugo who lives in another place. We then ran as fast as we could to the thick of the forest. There…
"Found you…!"
An old dog with shaky steps and bodies full of wrinkles. It was a relief that we managed to find them. However…
"There's a cliff ahead…!"
Not noticing that they were walking towards "death," Ale continued to totter around in search for their male owner.
We were so close to reaching them when their body was thrown into the air.
"ALE!!!"
Before I knew it, I found myself jumping from the cliff.
"Y-YVES!!"
I could hear someone's scream that sounded like Hugo's, but I couldn't stop once I jumped down.
"I can make it…!"
I kicked the slope, increasing my speed as I reached out my hand as far as I could. I managed to grab Ale and held them tightly in my arms as we fell down. Then, I said to the small body trembling in my arms…
"You'll be fine. Trust me! We can make it!"
Ale barked, as if they were responding to me. At that moment, due to a mighty jolt in my head and back, my consciousness faded away.
…
…..
"Goodness. You scared me half to death. What would happen to you if there weren't any trees there?"
"Woof...woof…"
"There's no need to worry. He might be bleeding, but his life is not at risk. I'm not very experienced, but I'll treat him."
After all...
"There's a big ordeal awaiting him. I can't let him die in such a place."
***
Several hours after that…
I opened my eyes and safely reunited with Hugo who came to pick me up in a hurry. My wounds had already been treated by that time. I thought Hugo was the one who did it for me, but apparently, he wasn't.
As much as I wanted to know who in the world that treated me… I had no time for that. Because it was finally the time to let Ale meet their owner again.
When we knocked on the door, a small voice could be heard from inside. Then…
"...A-Ale… You came home…. sobs. sobs…!"
Taking a deep slow breath, Hugo seemed to have understood everything after looking at the young man who could not get up from his bed.
As soon as we gently put Ale down on the floor, they immediately snuggled up to the bed the man was lying on.
That's right. Ale's owner was about to reach 23 soon. He'd die of the "God of Death's curse" that had been haunting Alpciel.
"This dog… has always been… with me. I know that my death is approaching. Even if you become a reliver and prolong your life… you will lose most of your emotion… a memory specification… you can't carry over. There's a chance… I will lose the "feelings" I have… towards them… right?"
That is why…
"I won't prolong… my life. I want to spend the rest of my life with… Ale."
Listening to him, Hugo then turned at me.
"So.. this is why you were in such a hurry to go look for the dog?"
"...Yeah. He didn't say it specifically in the letter, but his handwriting was thin and choppy… I figured he must not have much energy left to write."
The man did not lament or grieve, gently stroking Ale. As the dawn completely broke the night, he quietly breathed his last.
Then, after sending off their owner, Ale dropped into sleep a few days later. As if they were following their owner.
***
He was a foolish man who decided not to prolong his life for a mere dog.
...Said a large number of people who couldn't understand the path he chose.
However, I thought it's also a form of "love."
"...This softhearted guy. In this country where life and emotion are nothing but consumable items, your personality will bring you no good."
"Haha. I'm looking for a reward--"love," after all. We're in the same boat."
I also want to meet someone with whom I can share a one and only… beautiful, big "love," just like that person and that dog.
I couldn't help but think about them who died in the course of "love."
[Shuuen no Virche -Error:Salvation-] Ceres' Short Story Translation
the original can be found here
This is a story that took place a year ago, when I met "him" for the first time at the field of Lycoris noige.
In a corner of Kuhne, at an orphanage managed by Sister Salome, there lived a girl who was known as "the God of Death" and feared by a lot of people. That girl is me, Ceres.
Due to the townspeople's stares, I barely left the orphanage and spent my days helping out at the facility. It was as if I was in hiding. However, working as a temporary staff means that I have to finish any given task thrown at me. Therefore, for the first time ever, I decided to go out shopping by myself.
***
The moment I arrived at the town plaza, a stir ran through the people.
"'The God of Death' is here." "Get lost right at this instant."
"..."
Having all those people look at me while saying such things… It made me scared. It made my heart ache. It made me sad.
The only thing I could do to get along with them was…
"Good afternoon…"
I put an ambiguous, fake smile on my face. After doing so, people who looked at me with such hatred simply turned their faces away. I passed by the church in a hurry.
…
…..
"Oh, my. Is the girl who passed by just now… Ceres? How rare of her to go out alone… But looking at her… Hmm."
"Sighs. I'm ashamed that I can't be of any help. I hope a day will come where you can walk around outside without looking down… I wish there's something that an adult like me, whose days are numbered, can do to help you."
***
Sister Salome… Mom asked me to prepare for the ingredients in Marche and deliver a letter to the state research institute, where relivers are created. In order to go to the institute, which is located in the centre of the country, I walked down the street in the district of the rich, Syude.
Even in a district full of people who can live leisurely like this, when I passed by the biggest mansion there… From an open window, something as thin as a cloth slowly fell to my hand. I grabbed it in a hurry.
"A novel… manuscript?"
I wonder if it belonged to the owner of this mansion. I took a quick look at the manuscript. Despite that, I could tell the words written there were filled with excitement.
(No. I shouldn't read it without their permission. It's rude. Still, I can't help but be curious about what kind of person who lives here to be able to write such a beautiful story.)
No matter how curious I was, it would be too suspicious of me to suddenly visit a big mansion like this--especially because we didn't know each other. I gave the manuscript to a male guard who happened to walk near the gate and continued to head to the research district, Cerunevor.
…
…..
(T-Thank goodness. Someone picked up the manuscript. I'll have Jean go get it after this.)
(However, I couldn't express my gratitude to the person who picked it up. She has such beautiful golden hair. I could tell even from afar.)
***
I finally arrived at the state research institute, giving the letter Mom wrote to a male guard there.
Thinking I would only be a bother if I stayed there too long, I quickly left as soon as I said my thanks.
At that time…
"...?"
I felt like someone was staring at me. However, when I looked back, the guard had already looked out in another direction.
(Maybe it's only my imagination.)
Mom must be worried about me. Thinking that, I started walking back home.
…
…..
"Hmm. Just when I thought I saw someone with a striking hair color… I see. So she's the so-called 'the God of Death.' Even from this distance, I can tell she's such a gloomy little girl. I don't want her near me under any circumstances."
***
…..
"Did the handymen Krewn do something again?"
"I heard they found a child drowning and rescued them!"
"But the water was quite rough due to the heavy storm last night, you know? Man… They sure have the guts to risk their lives to save others even though they haven't made any preparation to be relivers."
Handyman. If I remember correctly, they run a service that is willing to take any kinds of requests in Kuhne, especially from those who are particularly in trouble. I heard people trust them more than the guards who protect the country.
(Must be nice…)
Me too.
(If only I had the power to save other people like them, and not the power to kill people…)
I couldn't let my presence ruin such a happy atmosphere, so I decided to take a detour to go back to the orphanage.
"...Hm?"
"What's wrong, Yves? Why are you suddenly looking back?"
"Hugo. Ah. No. I just felt like someone was staring at me."
(I'm not sure why, but I'm feeling really down because I don't know who it is. Do I know them? Or not…)
(I know it's strange to even say, 'See you again,' but I hope I get the chance to talk to them next time. I'm curious to know what kind of person who was looking at me.)
***
My little journey, which was filled with longing for other people, finally came to an end.
Even though there were a lot of instances where I felt "scared" and "sad," I managed to get back "home."
"Do you really think it's okay to let her go out by herself? I'm going to go after her…"
From behind the door, I could hear my precious "brother" talking to Mom.
(Adolphe is such a worrywart. He never changes.)
The frustration in his voice turned the "fear" I had been feeling since a little while ago into "relief."
I put a little bit of strength to open the door.
Instead of the fake smile I put on before, I gave my family a heartfelt smile. There was only one thing I had to say to my family who had been waiting for my return.
"I'm home…!"
Going outside made me realize once again how this place gives me a small happiness in my despair-filled life.
Your Guide to Kimi Wa Yukima Ni Koinegau a.k.a. Kimiyuki (Part 2)
I’m back with part two /o/ This time around, I translated the profile of the side characters www you can check out part one here.
Another note before we go on:
Shape Person: An existence that is created after a spirit takes shelter in a device that has been cherished for a long time. Able to take on human form in addition to its original form.
Kawamura Kyoushirou
CV: Wataru Hatano
A Kiko who supervises the entire Oniwaban, and mentors Kiko who just awakens their power. Acting as the mediator between Tomonari and Kunitaka, who have jurisdiction over Buke, he is a man of few words and seems hard to approach. His partner is a hawk that was given to him by Yoshimune.
Miyaji Mitsushige
CV: Hino Satoshi
One of the chiefs who supervise the Kiko in the back side of Oniwaban along with Kyoushirou. A colleague of Kyoushirou and Kiyohito who acts as the mediator between Yoichi and Genjuurou, who has jurisdiction over Zyouka. Due to his gentle nature, he sometimes can be indecisive but is compassionate and cares about his colleagues.
Yabuta Kiyohito
CV: Komada Wataru
Like Miyaji, he is one of the chiefs who supervise the Kiko in the back side of Oniwaban. Acting as the mediator between Kinji and Outarou, who have jurisdiction over Goraku, he is hostile to Kyoushirou, who is Yoshimune's favorite. While he always talks without considering the other person's feelings, he doesn't mean any harm.
Miharu
CV: Kobayashi Sanae
A teahouse poster girl living in Edo. She is actually a Shape Person that the protagonist created from kimono sash back during childhood. A gutsy person who treats the protagonist like her real sister, and unintentionally meddles in her affair despite knowing that it will do her no good.
Tokugawa Yoshimune
CV: Miyake Kenta
The eighth shogun of the Tokugawa family who rules over the Edo shogunate. He reformed the financial in the Edo shogunate when they were struggling and fixed the strain and inconsistency of the shogunate system that was spread within the civilian government. He is also the one who established "Kiko" to fight Yoika. An understanding and sharp man.
Hibina
CV: Toki Shunichi
His official name is God Hibina. He's one of the deities worshipped at the shrine in the recess of the mountains, where the Hakuseki clan used to live. His role is to "connect ties." Even though he's serious and relentless, he's basically a good person. He treasures Hibie more than anyone else.
Hibie
CV: Toki Shunichi
His official name is God Hibie. He's one of the deities worshipped at the shrine in the recess of the mountains, where the Hakuseki clan used to live. His role is to "break ties." Contrary to Hibina, he has a calm and gentle personality. He trusts and cherishes Hibina, but not as much as Hibina treasures him.
Komame
CV: Morinaga Chitose
Kunitaka's sparrow. It's originally a wild sparrow, but after Kunitaka helped it recover from injuries, the sparrow stays with him. Despite that, it seems to hate Kunitaka. Takes a liking to the heroine from their first meeting and begins following her around after that.
Your Guide to Kimi Wa Yukima Ni Koinegau a.k.a. Kimiyuki (Part 1)
Kimi Wa Yukima Ni Koinegau is an upcoming otome game by Otomate and Watanabe Entertainment. I don’t know what’s gotten into me but I decided to translate some information provided in the website. May post another update soon!
Storyline
The first year of the Kyoho era, when Yoshimune Tokugawa ruled over Edo as the eighth shogun.
Strange occurrences involving monsters were becoming more and more frequent in Edo, causing the townspeople to grow anxious and discontent. In order to maintain the public order, the Tokugawa shogunate established an organization called "Oniwaban" to crack down on the monsters.
The seasons changed, and eleven years have passed since then.
In a village far from Edo, there lived a girl who possesses special power. Wherever she sees a "black thread," disaster is sure to follow in that place. The villagers, creeped out, chase her away to the snow-covered depths of the mountains.
Then, a man who calls himself a part of the "Oniwaban" appears before her…
This is a story of the encounter between a single girl and "non-humans", and getting to know love.
World
Edo : A city established by the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, Ieyasu Tokugawa. It was divided into three districts that were built around the Tokugawa clan's castle, "Chiyoda Castle".
Buke : A district that is the center of politics and samurai. Feudal lords' residence and buildings owned by samurai can often be found in this section. Since there are no shops around, and not all people can enter this place, it is mostly quiet.
Zyouka : A district that is the center of trading and common folks. Merchant houses and stores owned by common people are clustered in this area. Since this place has the most number of people, it is a very lively district.
Goraku: A bustling district that is the center of art, a place filled with theaters, red-light districts and gambling houses. Due to how bustling it is, this place has looser rules compared to other districts. Fights also often occur here.
Before moving on to the characters, here's some note:
Kiko: An existence created by the shogunate's personal exorcist to subjugate Yoika, a being that brings calamity in the evening.
Characters
Suzuno (Name is changeable)
CV: None
One who calls upon calamity
"Why me? I'm simply a country girl, not someone who could be approached by a samurai…"
The protagonist of this story, a descendant of the Hakuseki clan. Due to her ability to see the "thread of emotion" that no one else can see, she is feared and called a monster by the villagers. She is chased away to the snow-covered recess of the mountains. Despite being a careless person, she is optimistic and kind-hearted.
Takamura Tomonari
CV: Kobayashi Yusuke
The quiet and faithful one
"I don't know about the others Kiko, but… I just do what I want to do."
The person who comes to pick up the protagonist, a new Kiko who joined the Oniwaban about a year ago. While having a calm personality, he is seen as a cold person due to his tendency to keep distance from others. However, for some reason, he seems to feel something special only to the protagonist and treats her gently.
Toujou Kunitaka
CV: Tomoaki Maeno
The gentle and chivalrous one
"Rest assured. If you come to our place, I'll assume responsibility and look after you."
Another Kiko who comes to pick up the protagonist. Friendly and good at taking care of others, he is also keeping an eye out on the protagonist as his new junior. While being in charge of the Buke district, he takes care of Tomonari as his senior. However, he is seen as an annoying person due to his excessive caring. Not only that, but he is also hated by his pet sparrow. His suffering and struggles never end.
Yoichi
CV: Yamashita Seiichirou
The lazy and blunt one
"You don't have anything more to say, right? Get out, then. You're disturbing my break."
A Kiko who gathers information while running a liquor store called "Yanagiya" in the Zyouka district. Due to his lazy and moody personality, he always acts in a way where he can slack off. A blunt person who speaks his mind without mincing his words. Because of that, he showed a harsh attitude during his first meeting with the protagonist. A glutton who likes to eat excessive amounts of food.
Kuga Genjuurou
CV: Satou Takuya
The diligent and upright one
"That power… Are you prepared to use it for the shogunate?"
A Kiko specialized in combat, in charge of the Zyouka district like Yoichi. Formally, his job is to guard and patrol around Edo as one of the security officials. Having a calm personality on top of being a hard worker, he is a serious person who looks after Yoichi as a part of his senior duties. He has a genuine interest in what kind of power the protagonist had.
Kinji
CV: Namikawa Daisuke
The beautiful and self-centered one
"So what brings you here today? Did you come to be mocked again?"
A Kiko who collects information as a kabuki actor at a theater called "Kikusatoya" in the Goraku district. A selfish person with high self-esteem, enjoys teasing people to kill time. In contrast to his appearance, he is very strong and destroys things from time to time as a result of his inability to control his power. The most senior one among the Kikos.
Outaro
CV: Saito Soma
The lively one
"Hahaha! You're an interesting fellow, huh, getting lost while chasing a pickpocket."
Formally, his job is to lure more customers to the Goraku district. But he's also a Kiko who collects information. Able to get along with anyone due to his bright and friendly nature. A dexterous person and is also quick on his feet. He likes interesting things and even though he tends to get easily carried away, he's good at making his way in life. He's also friendly with the protagonist.
[Ambush Meal] A Collaboration with Lord Toma!? Love and Madness of Delicious Meal Ft. Cage Translation
This is a part of Otomate’s April Fool’s Special Event in which the cast of several of the company’s franchises turn into social media personalities.
Orlok: ...Bonjourno. [Pio House] Episode 1926. Today, we're going to film your favorite series, "Oruru's Ambush☆Delicious Meal Next Door".
In this series, I'm going to make a surprise visit to someone's home and enjoy a meal there.
Nicola: Orlok, can you hear me?
Orlok: Yes. The earphones are working perfectly.
Nicola: Great. I also can see you clearly through this camera.
Gilbert: We better explain the rules to the viewers.
[Rule No. 1: Oruru must obey any instructions given to him through the earphones.]
[Rule No. 2: Oruru must eat the given food without being picky.]
[The ones giving instructions in this episode.]
Orlok: I'll do my best.
Direttore: Nice answer. Now then, without further ado, let us ambush our target this time around! Please press the interphone in front of you.
Orlok: ...Clicks.
Ding Dong
Toma: Who is it--oh, if it isn't Orlok from [Pio House]! Did you come here by yourself? What a good boy.
Orlok: Y-Yes…
Dante: ...He's stroking his head.
Nicola: That's Orlok for you. He's quick at gaining someone's favor.
Orlok: Umm… I'm happy to be able to meet Toma from "Love and Madness of Animal Channel".
Toma: Me too. So, what brings you here? Do you want to hang out with me or what?
Orlok: No. Actually…
Toma: I see, so you want to have dinner here. Hmmm… let's see.
Orlok: Huh… A-Am I not allowed to?
Direttore: ...We already made an appointment, right?
Gilbert: Yeah, we should have made it…
Toma: You kind of remind me of Shin, Orlok.
Orlok: R-Really…?
Toma: Yeah. He's like a lil brother to me. ...Right. Can you try me calling me Onii-chan?
Orlok: What?
Toma: I'll let you in if you do. How?
Direttore: That's quite the painful request from someone whom you just met.
Nicola: I understand his feelings, though. "Onii-chan"... It has a nice ring to it.
Dante: I'll give it some thoughts if you want to be called that…?
Nicola: I don't know how to feel if you call me Onii-chan at this age… You think so, right, Direttore?
Direttore: Fufu… I will hate it, for sure. Well, I don't have little brothers? No need to worry about that?
Orlok: U-Umm, so what should I do?
Gilbert: Oops. M'bad. We stopped giving you instructions. ...Do as he said. We can't go on with the filming if he doesn't let us in.
Orlok: Okay.
...To-Toma Onii-chan.
Toma: Hm? Sorry, your voice is so small I couldn't hear it. Can you say it again?
Dante: He definitely heard it!
Nicola: Orlok, one more time!
Orlok: Toma Onii-chan…!
Toma: ...Nice. This feels satisfying for some reason. That guy will never call me that, after all. Alright, come in.
Orlok: I… I feel like I lost something important… In any case, I'm coming in.
Toma: I'm making dinner right now. Wait a bit, 'kay?
Orlok: Y-Yes.
Nicola: Orlok, how's the target doing?
Orlok: U-Uhh…
Toma: Bolognese with lots of minced meat~I feel like an Italian already~♪
Orlok: He's humming… some spells, I think? He's frying something while doing that… Looks very focused.
Dante: I see. It's time for our usual "House Tour" then.
Yang: Go to his closet.
Orlok: ...What!?
Nicola: Hm? You're up, Yang? Too bad. I wish you wouldn't wake up for eternity.
Yang: You sure are messing around with me, filming while I was sleeping. 5 billion women are crying right now.
Dante: 5 billion…!?
Yang: In any case, off you go to the closet, Orlok. Let's uncover the true nature of our targ--What are you all…?
Knocks.
Orlok: H-Huh? I can't hear you guys all of sudden...
Gilbert: ...Orlok, can you hear us?
Nicola: Don't mind us and just go on, Orlok. Yang is currently reflecting.
Orlok: O… Okay. So, I don't need to go to the closet?
Dante: Unfortunately, you must obey any instructions that have already been given to you. Let's head there while Toma is cooking.
Orlok: A-Alright.
***
Orlok: ...I found the closet.
Gilbert: Looks normal to me.
Nicola: Hey, Direttore? You've been quiet for a while. Come on, say something interesting.
Direttore: ...Ridiculous.
Dante: Where did all his tension from before go!?
Gilbert: H-Hey, you okay? Is your stomach hurt or something?
Direttore: ...I'm not interested in peeking into someone else's room.
Nicola: Hey, your real self is starting to show, you know? Be careful.
Direttore: ...Oops. I sincerely apologize for the mistake, letting out my honest opinions like that.
Orlok: ...I found the closet. It doesn't look suspicious.
Nicola: Where should we go next? He lives in a one-room apartment so there's nothing to look at.
Orlok: The balcony, maybe?
Gilbert: Nice idea. Let's take a look. Maybe he has a kitchen garden or something.
Orlok: Then, I'll open the curtain…
Opens.
Orlok: ...This is…
Dante: ...A cage.
Nicola: A cage.
Direttore: That's undoubtedly a cage.
Dante: This must be… the cage he uses for "Love and Madness of Animal Channel", right?
Orlok: To observe the animals…?
Gilbert: Y-Yea. Let's just think it that way.
Nicola: But any animals who could go into this cage… For example…
Direttore: Human beings.
All: …….
Nicola: ...Let's just pretend we do not see it.
Dante: I-I agree. My capo's intuition tells me this isn't something you can touch carelessly.
Orlok: Y-Yes. I'll close the curtain.
Closes.
Toma: …..
Orlok: !!?
Toma: ...Did you see?
Orlok: I-I didn't…
Toma: Really?
Orlok: (gulps)
Toma: Fine. Follow me, I just finished cooking.
Orlok: O-Okay.
Toma: I could only make this much.
Orlok: Whoa… Amazing.
Gilbert: How could he make this many in such a short amount of time!?
Dante: Now that I look at it again, what are those strange ingredients!?
Toma: You're in your growth period, right, Orlok? Eat a lot.
Orlok: Tha-Thank you. But is it really okay for me to eat this much…?
Toma: This is Latium's famous Volcano Bocca, a soup containing shrimps, shellfish and vegetables. You can warm up your body with this.
Direttore: Latium… I feel like I heard about it somewhere.
Orlok: I'm digging in...ugh!
Dante: A-Are you okay!? Did he put in poison or--!?
Orlok: S-Spicy… But it has such deep flavors…
Toma: These are steamed crab dumplings, dobin-mushi, and fried sesames. I used the vegetables from Kaga, queen crabs and barracuda stocks.
Orlok: T-These are great too! It tastes like something a pro chef makes.
Nicola: I get him. They look like the high-quality food you receive at the inns around Kanazawa.
Gilbert: That's an awfully detailed comment you have there.
Dante: Where is Kanazawa, anyway…?
Nicola: A place with the best onsen around.
Toma: I also have a cake. I heard your birthday is on April 23? Mine is on April 12. Since our birthdays fall on the same month, I made it for celebration.
Orlok: T-Thank you… Hehe… I'm happy…
Dante: …
Direttore: What is wrong, signore? Are you jealous he got sweets?
Dante: W-Why would I…!? I-I-I just think the appearance gets my taste buds tingling…!
Nicola: Endure it for a while. I'll buy you gelato after this.
Gilbert: Anyway, how come Toma knows Orlok's birthday?
Nicola: ...Now that you mention it…
Dante: …
Direttore: Let's put that aside. It's better to keep that a secret.
Orlok: (munch munch)
Toma: How? Is it tasty?
Orlok: Yeah. ...It makes me happy.
Dante: I don't know how to explain it but seeing Orlok eat makes me feel peaceful…
Nicola: I get you. Seeing Gilbert and Yang eat doesn't make me this happy. It's not heart-warming at all.
Gilbert: Yang aside, why do you have to connect it to me?
Yang: For crying out loud, don't put me and Redford on the same shoes.
Nicola: ...Oh? I'm sure I already locked you up. You broke out already?
Yang: Of course. After receiving such a warm welcome, I should give my thanks…
Gilbert: S-Stop it, Yang! Don't pull out your blade!
Dante: You too, Nicola! Put your gun away! We're still filming!
Direttore: Oh… What a scandalous dispute. It pains my heart.
[We are experiencing poor reception issues. Please enjoy this beautiful view of Sakura.]
Orlok: Thanks for the food.
Direttore: What a good boy. He ate them all without leaving anything.
Toma: Amazing, you ate them all by yourself. I was planning to put the leftovers into a container so you can share it with the others.
Gilbert: I wanted to try some after seeing so many interesting foods like those.
Orlok: So-Sorry. All of them were delicious so I just…
Dante: It's all right. Finishing them off is part of the rules so you didn't do anything wrong.
Nicola: Great job, Orlok. We have enough footage with this.
Orlok: Thanks for today, Toma. I'll be going now.
Toma: Ah, wait a minute. I actually have a request for you.
Orlok: ?
Toma: I still need more footage for my channel, can you help me with that?
Gilbert: Well, why not? He helped us wrap up the filming without any troubles.
Dante: We should return the favor.
Orlok: Okay. I'd like to help if there's anything I can do.
Toma: Great to hear that. Now--.
Can you get into the cage?
Orlok: ….Huh? ...What?
Toma: I've been keeping my eyes on you. Since you look like a small animal, it’s just perfect.
Gilbert: I see, so it's come to this…
Toma: I figured you'll be lonely so I put some plushies inside.
Orlok: T-That's not the problem here…
Toma: Now, now. You can't tell unless you try. Get in there.
Orlok: I don't want to--.
Toma: Only you can do this, Orlok. Please.
Orlok: ….
Toma: Can you look here? ...Yes, nice. It'll gain more viewers, I'm sure.
Orlok: Can I… get out of here already?
Toma: No, you just got in here. Oh, right. I have some chains. Can you put them on?
Dante: Even chains… This is abnormal…
Orlok: U-Uuuhhh… Guys, what should I do…?
Nicola: You'll be fine, Orlok. It surprisingly suits you.
Direttore: I agree. I'm sure there are people who are into this kind of thing.
Orlok: ...I'm not fine at all…
Toma: It's not as cute as hamster, but there's a huge demand for something like this. Do you mind if I turn it into a series if it gets good feedback?
Orlok: !!?
Toma: I think we were meant to meet. Shin would scold me again if he were here, though.
Orlok: I want to go home…
Toma: Hm? You want to meet him? He's off for another recording right now, so he probably won't return for a while.
Orlok: ….
...I realized something. I shouldn't trust others. The only one I could rely on is myself…
Toma: Haha. That's a nice expression you have there. With that said, it all depends on you guys whether I should make this a series or not. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel!
T/L Notes:
Dobin-mushi: Food steam-boiled in an earthenware teapot
[PIOFIORE] Henri Lambert’s Birthday Special Story Translation
translation under the cut.
January 18, 1927
After dinner.
I was reading a book on the sofa when Liliana exited her room and quietly took a seat beside me.
Henri: ...Do you need something?
Liliana: Do you have a second?
As she hesitantly pulled my sleeve, I could somehow feel the affection in her voice.
Henri: …
I took off my glasses and put it on the side table, along with the book I was just reading. Then, as I gently took my lover in my arms, I stared at her waiting for the continuation of her words.
Liliana: Happy birthday, Henri.
With a smile as sweet as honey, she gave me a small box that had been nicely wrapped.
Henri: ...Can I open it?
Liliana: Go ahead.
I untied the ribbon to open the box.
I actually had suspected that she was planning something when she told me she wanted to go shopping. And I purposely chose to be here in the living room instead of the study so that she could come to me easily.
Henri: ...Perfume, huh.
I was quite surprised when I opened the box.
Liliana: I actually had other things in mind, but… I'd be happy if you could wear the perfume I've picked for you.
Henri: That is--.
I was at a loss thinking how I should respond to the romantic lines she unconsciously said.
...Let's tell her how I really felt about the gift first.
Henri: Thank you for choosing this for me. It was really sweet of you. But… Did the seller tell you anything when you bought this?
Liliana: ?
She looked up at me confused, having no idea what I was saying. Because of that, I carefully explained to her the slight cultural difference between France and Italy.
Henri: To the people in this country, fragrance is regarded as something personal and precious.
Even lovers could break into a fight just because they have different taste in scent.
Henri: You can only give perfumes to those closest to you. Especially, the opposite sex… "I want to monopolize you, down to your scent." "I want you to be mine only." ...That's the kind of intention people have when giving out perfumes.
Women giving perfumes to men is considered quite a passionate act.
Liliana: O-Oh, I-I see…! Now that you mentioned it, I feel like the seller did smile ear to ear that time…
I could clearly tell she was surprised. However, smiling bashfully, she then said…
Liliana: But I don't think I make a mistake. After all, I… want to monopolize you, Henri.
Henri: ...Like how?
I softly asked after she made such a careless remark.
Henri: I will increase our time together, even more than before. I'm going to pamper you a lot as well. Still not enough?
Liliana: …
Her lips curled into a smile, her face turned bright red as she kept her eyes on me.
Henri: ...Thinking of something naughty?
Liliana: !!
I wonder if this is because of what I've been teaching her all this time. She barely wished for something innocent these days, like reading books together.
...However, compared to the real "something naughty" I had in mind, her wishes were mostly simple and adorable.
Henri: ...I guess I will go buy you a perfume as well.
I ran my hand through her soft blond hair, calming her down.
Henri: I want to give you perfume too, one that suits this scent.
Liliana: …
She gave me a small nod. Then… As if she just came up with that question, she said…
Liliana: ...So you're 35 years old now?
Henri: Yes. Until your birthday comes around, we're 13 years apart. ...Do you hate it?
It was such a cutting question, but my lover shook her head without hesitation.
Liliana: There's nothing we can do about it, but… I'm a little bit frustrated at the fact that I couldn't catch up to you. You will always be cool. I have no doubt about it. Even if many years have passed, I'm sure you will always be much more mature than I am…
Henri: …
Liliana: Henri?
Henri: ...I'm going to take a shower. I want to try the perfume you gave me quickly.
Liliana freezed, as if she was caught off guard.
Then, after a few moments of silence…
Liliana: Y-Yes. There's no point in trying if you simply mix it with the scent you're wearing now.
Trying to hide her bewilderment, she nodded several times.
However…
I would not lie and say I made such remarks without any intention.
Henri: ...Liliana.
Kissing her earlobe, I whispered…
Henri: Wait in my room.
Liliana: !
Henri: I know I shouldn't be greedy, but… one present is not enough.
It was the first time I celebrated my birthday with my precious, hopeless lover.
I really wanted my selfish wish to be granted, and I really wanted to spoil my much younger lover.
Henri: I'm sure you know what I want the most, right?
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