Once again, I roughly translate his message. Sorry if there's any mistranslation!
About the Birthday Party Invitation
Commandant, today is my birthday. Do you want to come over and meet up like last year?
Since last year you and the others helped me to prepare for the activation day, we’ve (Simon’s Squad) started to celebrate everyone’s activation day and birthdays during this year too. Although Captain Paluma is still reluctant to give gifts and birthday presents, this year she prepares them with no one reminding her, so things are slowly getting better and better.
We rented a kitchen and dining room, and also bought some ingredients for homemade dishes and cakes—but it’s still not ready yet, and we’re not a good chef. But it’s rare to see the Dark Aries Squad this lively…. I’d ask you to come early, after all, this day happens because of your idea last year.
From: Noan’s Mail No.1
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Sunflower Gift
Good afternoon, Commandant. How are you today? Are you having fun?
When I take you back, I wanted to give you this present in person, but after thinking about it, I decided to attach it to an email, because I think that letter lasts longer than speech.
The sunflower in this picture frame is made by myself during my spare time. That day, when we were together at the beach to watch the sunrise, I remembered a poem about sunflowers that I told you— The sunflowers in the poem longed for the sun, but could only wait for the sunrise to arrive, then take the sun away and welcome the sunset. A long, long time ago, when I was a traveling merchant, there was a time when I thought I was limited in what I could do, so I just grew slowly in my endless daily life…. Then, when I came to Babylonia, you reminded me of my birthday, we’ve all got to know each other a little better, and things are different now.
This year, I make a lot of memories about you, and I have found the future that I’m looking forward to…. I am very, very grateful to you. Thank you…. for believing me no matter what. What you’ve said to me….. I will always remember them.
From: Noan’s Mail No.2
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The Sunflower That Is Exhausted of Time
Attachment of Noan’s Launch Date letter.
The handmade sunflower carries the years of his experience. The sunflower in the picture frame broke free from its binding, holding its head high toward the time that allowed it to wait. Its only wish….. To no longer continue to wait.
Happy Birthday to our Captain! I roughly translate his launch day letter and gift!
Sorry if there's any mistranslation! 😢
A beautiful invitation.
Dear Commandant of Gray Raven, greetings:
This is Advisor of Babylonia, John Smith, invites you to join the Launch Day Party of Strike Hawk’s Captain, Mr. Langston Smith (Chrome) on the 31st July evening at the Smith Family Main Hall at Babylonia, as well as the dinner party that will be held afterwards in the Smith Family Ballroom.
R.S.V.P.
(At the bottom of the invitation letter were a few familiar handwritten notes.)
Commandant, you’ve been working very hard lately, so I thought inviting you to another party like this would exhaust you even more. That’s why I intercepted this invitation.
But…. If you have time, can we meet in the evening? We haven’t seen each other for a long time. Just you and me, no one else.
From: Chrome’s Mail No.1
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It’s about what you mentioned today….
I was actually planning to meet you today, but I didn’t realize that you prepared a surprise for my activation day.
You mentioned that the cake you ate this afternoon was really delicious, so I’ve prepared another portion for you, and I’ll have the family robot deliver it to you. I hope you enjoy it.
With the cake, I’ve attached a group photo that you said you wanted to keep, so I printed it out. Though I did take a picture of you with the cream all over your face, but like you said, it’s rare to see a scene that usually didn’t happen on any ordinary days…. It’s also the same for me, seeing you smile so happily, I’m happy to do this kind of thing again.
Moreover, I found another secret cake recipe from this famous chef. If you have the chance, may I invite you to join me for dinner again?
I’ll arrange this small meeting.
From: Chrome’s Mail No.2
Handmade Cake.
Attachment of Chrome’s Launch Date letter.
A small piece of cake on a delicate plate, looks like a precious work of art, but the special aroma of cream and fruits indicates its edible nature.
Noctis' affection story is so domestic and chaotic I honestly can't believe it (well, as domestic as you can with Noctis)
I often find myself giggling and snorting bc he's such a fun guy. He has Kamui's personality but more violent (So a mix between Kamui & Camu?) and also a ✨HIMBO✨
He attac, he protecc, but most importantly, he can bake
SPOILER from his affection story below:
(This became so long lmao I really love his interaction with Skk)
Important note: I can only read a little of chinese & with help of translator lol, so I'm so sorry if there's some mistranslation. Also his affection story is after Sands of Wrath event, so beware of spoilers from the main chapter!
Skk and Noctis work part-time in a store (bar?) on Pure Zone as a bartender and chef respectively. Pure Zone is an area that is safe for the human environment because of the blue Tower that purifies the Punishing Virus (Spiral of Chronos chapter).
Turns out it was because Nikola asked the Skk to "take a break" by helping out at the conservation area. Also to gain more publicity with the people in the Pure Zone.
With how famous Skk is, it's easier to attract customers' attention.
"Customer A: Your smile please."
"Customer B: And don't forget, the most important thing is to add a little bit of love."
Noctis being a knight in shining armor always meddles in the middle to stop the customers from pestering Skk too much lmao
After the store closed, Skk and Noctis tried to make their specialties. In this case, Noctis tried to make his special homemade hash browns and Skk tried to make a special drink. Both of them exchanged their "creation" and tried it together.
Hilariously, it ended in failure lmao
"So sour!! Commandant, what did you add to this drink?!"
"Yours too!! There's enough sugar on this hash brown to last the store for a year!"
Not believing the other's comment, they tried to taste their own dish.
" …. Let's just throw them…"
Noctis makes Skk a personal dish for lunch. When a customer saw the dish, they wanted Noctis to make it for them. But Noctis refuses.
"No no no, this is a private meal. We don't sell it in our store."
"Just a little bit please?"
"No means no. And don't make things difficult for Commandant here. This guy had a busy day and didn't have time to eat!"
Also, Noctis used all the ingredients that the boss just brought back to make Skk's meal (more cursing from the boss but he ignored it & ate together with Skk lmao)
Then we have a Karen here (lol) who asks where the chef is. The name is Sykes (I think). Said the "homeless pancakes" (?) that the store sells are not the same thing that he used to eat when he was wandering and accused the store of fraud. Many customers are afraid of Sykes or refuse to involve themselves with Sykes. This caused the store's income to decrease.
OKAY BUT THERE'S THIS SCENE WHEN SYKES WANT TO INTIMIDATE SKK BUT NOCTIS STANDS BETWEEN THEM TO HIDE SKK. BUT NOCTIS IS SO TALL, SKK NEED TO STAND ON TIPTOE SO THEY COULD PEEK OVER NOCTIS' SHOULDER AND CONTINUE TO ASK SYKES TO GIVE THEM A WEEK ASDFJSKKS
More Skk & Noctis' chaotic kitchen shenanigans
Noctis couldn't form the mixture like in the recipe with a mold, so Skk suggested using his hand to manually shape the mixture.
"Are you trying to choke someone to death…"
Skk went to Noctis' side and helped him mold the mixture by grabbing his hand and instructing him step by step which make Noctis blush.
Skk wipes the crumbs and flour from Noctis' cheeks with a towel hshshshshshs-
A customer asks Noctis if he could 'surprise' them. Not knowing the meaning, he asks Skk and they replied that the customer want another dish. Noctis offers his homemade hash brown which Skk asks if Noctis finally mastering the said dish.
"Huh? Nope. I don't have the time. Just let them eat that poison-"
Skk then proceed to cover his face with a towel and rub it as hard as they could lmao. "Comm *—mph!* – mandant! Stop! I *gasp* can’t b–breathe! *pant*"
That night, Noctis asks the boss to use the Bluefin Tuna that the boss brought back. He thought that Noctis gonna use the fish for Sykes' dish, but turns out it was for Skk's dinner. More cursing from the boss (HE ALWAYS TRIES HIS BEST & USING THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR SKK'S MEAL IM CRYING)
Skk was worried that Noctis was pushing himself. But Noctis refute that, saying that he likes the challenge and enjoys making the pancake. Then Noctis asks back how Skk was holding up with how they have to smile and chat to customers all day as a bartender. Skk assure him it was part of the job, as long the customer isn't Sykes.
"That's pretty tough. …… Want to switch? I'd like to try to manage the bar too."
"Okay, try to smile."
"Noctis was a little flustered but managed to squeeze out a smile at your request. It feels like staring at a great white shark."
(Imagine you were drinking in a bar, and ask the bartender for a smile. This is how he smiles at you)
(Gorgeous)
Remember when Skk tried to make their own special drink? Turns out they make an adjustment by adding 40 shots thanks to a customer who suggested it to them. Drunk Skk
"40 shots?! Isn't that the same as wine …… OK, I'll ask around tomorrow to find which genius suggests such an idea."
Noctis then give Skk his special homemade hash brown. But because Sykes' matters, he doesn't have time to improve his dish.
Which results Skk throwing up.
"How is it, Commandant? After you vomited it out, do you feel more awake now?"
Drunk and angry Skk swings a chair at Noctis.
"Who on earth came up with the idea to make Commandant drink 40 shots?! Hey hey hey, Commandant… You can’t be serious, can you?!"
This scared Noctis to the point whenever Skk asks him what happen that night, he always tries to cover it up.
Next day, they went out to ask others about the recipe. They met an old man who used to be a part of the wandering group with Sykes. Turns out the homeless pancake that Sykes want is just some various ingredients mixed together into a weird mixture and baked into pitch black. During that time, canned food and fresh ingredients are very precious and even a luxury.
The old man gestured to Skk to try it, but before they can put it in their mouth, Noctis eats it.
"....Commandant… It's better for you to not try it."
"How can I know what's wrong with it if I don't try it myself?"
More coughing and Noctis pat pat Skk's back
Knowing that Skk is a bit tired from today's walk, Noctis wash the dishes by himself.
Skk was a bit down after finding out about the homeless cake origin, so Noctis tried to cheer Skk up in his own way lol.
"Skk is really kind. If it was someone else, I would probably have said that this is none of my business, and then I would not care about it anymore. After all, thinking about this kind of thing will only add more trouble."
"How is this adding more trouble…"
"That's why I say that Commandant is very kind. You tried your best to do everything for the people on earth, but you still refuse to let yourself go on this matter. If it were me, I wouldn't care at all."
Noctis and Skk wash dishes together.
"This is a pain. Are you gonna help me wash the dishes or not?"
"But you're washing it right now?"
"No way! I don't want to enjoy such good thing alone! So you do it too!"
"…Commandant, if you keep pushing me, I'm gonna stuck in the wall. Tsk, why is the area around the sink so cramped?!"
It was time for Sykes to come back. Noctis finally finish the dish and present it to Sykes with the same recipe from the old man from before. But Noctis refuse to make it as black as the recipe says. "However, this store will never sell that kind of pitch-black food. It is our store principle to make it carefully with the right ingredients and utensils."
Tldr Sykes being a stubborn jerk shouting about 'the real homeless pancake' is the sole reason they're still alive & what Noctis did is just a gimmick to attract more customers.
"We are literally eating all of that stuff. Are they only worthy of being a gimmick to attract customers in the pure zone? Should the past just lie in our memory and become mere talk? Should we just pretend that nothing has happened?!" Basically just Sykes can't let go of the past.
Skk promises all of them to fight hard so they can retake the earth and the Great Arcadia Retreat won't happen again.
Sykes still being a stubborn bastard refuse to let this matter go and tried to attack Skk. But Noctis just stop him in time. It ended up with a bar fight lol
On their last day as a part-timer, while waiting for the boss to arrive in the morning, they decide to make their signature again. This time it was a success.
Skk and Noctis give the recipe to the boss so he can add it to the menu. He asks what it's going to be called.
"Vegetable Storm."
"Super Hash Brown!"
"I definitely don't want that kind of name on my menu. How about calling it '<Name>' and 'Noctis'? It's a good combination. And it added some emotional value."
Because of the last bar fight, they need to replace some furniture. They change the door to a new one, but Noctis painted graffiti on it because the color doesn't match the store. Skk also bought a lucky cat from Kowlong but Noctis modified it into a shark because it doesn't match the store's style. (Lucky shark??😂)
Noctis daydreams about life after Punishing virus is gone.
"These past few weeks felt like a dream. No missions, no enemies, no emergencies, no equipment for maintenance, not even weapons to use. Every day I'm with Commandant, taking orders, cooking, chatting…"
"Are you happy, Noctis?"
"It’s not bad, I’m very happy! I was so happy that I actually didn't want to go back."
"Commandant, do you think we can enjoy this leisurely life for the rest of our lives after the Punishing Virus is gone?"
"Of course we can, we already have the Pure Zone, and one day we will retake the earth completely. And then, you could do whatever you want to do."
"Then let's make a fortune with '<Name> and Noctis'! We could open a store, and then I'll let Commandant be the boss. Then you'll be in charge to manage the bar!" He even plans to open many branches, even on Babylonia (THAT'S SO SWEET WTH-)
The boss being a savage to Noctis lmao.
"Our store will always welcome you back, <Name>. As for Noctis, forget it. I just want you to know that no matter what happens, no matter how it ends, as long as this store exists, your aprons will always be there."
"Don't worry, Commandant is in my hands. When it's all over, we'll definitely come back."
"Maybe at that time, they will no longer be the Commandant of Gray Raven and a member of the Cerberus team. But just '[Name] and Noctis'." (I'M GETTING EMOTIONAL AT THIS LINE FCK)
All in all, this is really a fun and heartwarming story. I haven't finished Sands of Wrath chapter yet, so Noctis' interaction with Skk really caught me off guard. There's still a lot of his interaction that I couldn't fit in here because that's gonna be too long-
Also in the Sands of Wrath chapter, Skk and Noctis called each other 'partner' (In JP dub, he calls Skk 'aibou') I LOVE HIM SO MUCH ASDHFKA😭😭
Noctis is a malewife material you can't change my mind✨💕
Happy birthday to our two precious babies!!! 🎂🎉🎁🥳 I want to draw something for them, but sadly I can't bc busy with works😥 So instead, I tried to translate their message and gift!
(Again, please excuse my grammar and mistranslation if there's any, I've just started to learn mandarin😅)
Mission Notice!
Commandant, it’s been a long time! It’s the first time I’ve communicated with you like this….. What’s it called? “Mail”?
Whatever! It’s pretty much the same anyway, but the feeling of waiting for a response is quite refreshing.
The captain informed that there was a mission to assist the commandant alone, so I immediately took it! The thought of fighting alongside you, fills my body with power!
I’m already looking forward to it! No matter what the mission is, it was all fun with the commandant!
By the time you receive this message, I’m already on my way to the location! It’s time to show you how awesome I am after I’ve grown!
Hehe, see you later!
From: Kamui’s Mail No.1
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Commandant, I’m so happy!
So today’s "mission" was actually a surprise for my launch day! Although I have a little guess, I didn’t expect such a surprise!
And also, you guys’ gift for my launch day, I’ve really been wanting it for a long time! Someone must have seen my browsing history, who is it? Is it the captain? Wanshi? Or…. you, commandant?
I—will—-definitely won’t forget this day!
By the way, do you also have a surprise for Camu? I’m so excited to see how he’ll react! Hehe~
Oh, right, commandant, speaking of gifts, I also have something for you! Although I didn’t make it myself, it's one of my collections that I have treasured for a long time— The Great Sword of Courage! Isn’t it cool!
I’ve been wanting to pick a good time to give it to you sincerely, but it’s always at a bad time, so this time, I can finally take this opportunity to give it to you!
In the world of war, the constructs are warriors, and so are you. When we were charging ahead, Commandant is a warrior, trying your best to protect us from behind, and with that thought, it gave me courage to fight against the future.
Ahem…. Although it’s a bit strange to say thank you so formally, I still want to say thank you, Commandant. Not only for the launch day surprise you gave me today, but it’s also to thank you for protecting the world and us.
From: Kamui’s Mail No.2
Sword and Warrior
Attached with Kamui’s launch day letter, later will be stored in the Commandant’s secret corner.
A weapon that was used most often by the hero in the RPGs prevalent in the Golden Age, but this peripheral model was discontinued a long time ago, it’s something that Kamui himself treasures. The sword is engraved with a line: All in war with time.
He has given you his love, courage and faith along with this sword, without reservation.
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Hmm…. Ahem.
I knew such an event must be your idea, although Kamui and my launch day are on the same day, but unexpectedly that guy didn’t care that much about the date either.
Although I feel like he must be quite expecting some kind of surprise.
Ahem, I didn’t expect you to prepare a special dish for this event…. Even thought it looks stupid, it tastes pretty good, much better than what Chrome, Kamui, and Wanshi did.
Also….. Thank you for the cake you brought, the sweetness of the cream….. It’s been a long time since I’ve tasted it.
It’s been a while since we’ve gotten together like this, the occasional get-togethers like this don’t seem to be annoying as I originally thought.
Is it because I’ve been in this place too long that I've become weak, or is it something else? I can’t believe I feel the world is not so annoying….
Tsk, I originally ordered dinner, but since you ruined my plan, these cheap meals are for you, no need to thank me too much.
From: Camu’s Mail No.1
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———Don’t eat what was in that lunchbox!
Oi! Are you an idiot? How can you put anything in your stomach?!
Thankfully, I found out in time, or else I would have been court-martialed for “murdering a commandant”.
The lunchbox just now….. Ahem, you guys cook something to celebrate my launch day, so I don’t think cooking looks that complicated.
But…. that first box of fried rice burnt a little, I intended to throw it and buy some more, but I took the wrong lunch box…. Who knew that you would eat it!
Ahem, I don’t think you ate any of it so far. This time, I packed a lunch box with the Golden Egg and Hell Rice and Cheese Biscuits from the restaurant at the commercial district, something I had planned to eat tonight, and I already checked that it should be okay.
Is it just me? This launch day is a mess. But…. It feels like it’s coming together.
…..Well, after causing the trouble, it seems like there's going to be some "compensation" to make up for it?
There’s a new restaurant I want to try, so I’ll use you as a guinea pig. I’ve made dinner reservations for the next week, and I’ll be waiting for you there every day at dinner time.
See you tomorrow.
From: Camu’s Mail No.2
Lunch box
Attached with Camu’s launch day letter, later will be stored in the Commandant’s secret corner.
The lunchboxes distributed by Babylonia, unique and iconic with Camu’s secondary creation. The heat-insulating alloy material provides excellent insulation, the first layer of the lunchbox is crammed with a few cheese biscuits, the second layer was filled with Camu’s favorite Golden Eggs and Hell Rice, which indeed look like Camu had packed a dinner for himself. But if it’s true that Camu is preparing to eat it himself, why didn’t he add the double spice he always asked for?
Yes, Kamui's gift really said 'love'. It's literally written 热爱 which mean 'deep affection' or 'deep love'.
Note that I can only read a little of chinese & with help of translator lol, so I'm so sorry if there's some mistranslation😥😥😥
There's something wrong with his M.I.N.D that causing his consciousness overlap with each other (?) So in chapter one his memory is back when he was 9 years old. Ofc with the memory of 9 years old, he doesn't know us at that time, so yeah, he's kind of wary to us, Liv, and Lucia
"I'm 9 and a half years old" Lee bantering with Asimov lmao
"Fragment of his childhood consciousness currently take over his frame. The age stage of specifics consciousness.... I'd say about 9 years old at most?"
"9 and a half years old, thank you." LMAOOOO
"I can understand what you're saying here, but it's impossible. I am standing here right now, how could this all just a fragment of my consciousness?"
"This is the truth, Mr. 9-and-a-half-years-old." ASIMOV 🤣
Hey, Mr. eye with dark circles, can I touch this?
No.
I know how it works, so you don't need to worry I'd break it.
No.
ALSO HE'S SULKING WHEN HE'S BEEN TOLD 'NO' TWICE BY ASIMOV LMAOOOO
Skk gave him milk, hence the blushing face.
The next day, it's the consciousness from his time as an assassin. (During when he desperately need money for Murray's treatment) He misunderstood he was being taken captive and asking where the exit route is as he hold Skk hostage. Lucia restrained him.
Long story short, after Skk explaining the problem, he tells us about his job as an assassin to required money fast. Also he keeps asking about Murray's wellbeing (awwwww).
The next day, he and Skk go outside (under the assumption that Skk has a task for Lee). They went to Cerberus base, asking if Murray is there at that time, but he's not there. (But Vera appeared instead lol. Don't want Vera to know what's going on with Lee, they ran XD)
ICE CREAM DATE
So yeah, basically Skk buy him ice cream.
"It's... Sweet..." I'm gonna combust
During these consciousness problem, he would take notes on his notebook (Skk called it diary lol) to keep record.
Hence the childish-style writings from his 9-years-old version. "I accidentally grazed Skk's ear with my gun." "The infected is a monster, it's terrifying."
"Skk fell asleep on the desk with all of many reports and document about specialized frame around. Skk also been working very hard lately. Let's leave something as a thank you, maybe a gift." LEE😭😭
Skk, Lucia and Liv kind of prepare a party (?) for him in the end. During this, Lee's consciousness problem almost solve. Before that, Lee ask Skk what we would want as a sorry/thank you gift for all this problem. Skk want the "diary" that Lee used to keep record of his difference memories from before.
ALSO LEE SAYING THE "HEAT-REGULATION SYSTEM FAILURE" WHEN HE BLUSH AGAIN, I SWEAR TO GOD
Lee give Skk a chip that contain projection from his past consciousness (From childhood, Kurono era, early Gray Raven (Palefire frame) and Entropy frame era) as a thank you gift.
"Thank you for the milk... Skk. The future me is really lucky to have met an excellent commandant." (Kid Morian)
"I'm sorry again, Skk. I.... The ice-cream...it was delicious." (Kurono era)
Palefire just telling you that you have grown and all that stuff lol
"Even if the road ahead is dark, it's alright to shine side-by-side with a star like you in the night sky." (Entropy)
"I will always be "Lee from Gray Raven", and I will stand by your side." JESUS CHRIST THIS GUY IS BAD FOR MY HEART
Anyway, that's what I got from rough translation lol. Sorry if there's some mistranslation or I didn't convey the deeper meaning good enough (also bc I don't fluent in English so my vocab is limited 😥)
In conclusion, PROTECT LEE AT ALL COST
I'd say sorry to Chrome bc Lee just took your 1st place in my heart again😭😭
PGR Global White Day Event 2022 Messages + Gift Descriptions [Boys Ver.]
It’s White Day Event today! For those who’s not familiar with White Day, in certain parts of Asia (Japan, South Korea, and China) people usually celebrate this day on March 14th. It’s a day where people give reciprocal gifts to those who gave them chocolates during Valentine’s Day.
This event is essentially the same, you gave the construct of your choice (male or female) a special item called “White Affection” that will unlock special comms for White Day. This event also unlocks the rare collectible called “Crimson Love” that can be viewed on your profile. Each of the player only got one “White Affection” for free during login period for this event–so you can only give it to one Construct. And if you want to unlock other comms, you have to buy the key item on the store (which costs real money).
But worry not, I have bought the bundle packages to unlock the comms for the male constructs! So you don’t have to worry to choose which lucky guy that will receive your affection, since every frame have different messages and gifts. Now, without further ado—Enjoy! ♡
