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Please note: This is a semi-voiced short story set. I included a clip.
Fan translation only. 100% accuracy can't be guaranteed. Please expect grammatical errors. Creative liberties are taken. Cybird owns everything. Re-blogs are appreciated, but please do not post my translation elsewhere, claim them as your own, or use them without my permission. Thank you for your support! ☾.
One sleepless night, I visited Jude's room and found him reading a book in bed.
Jude: Can’t sleep?
Kate: Yeah, and I have work tomorrow too….
Jude: Hmmmm.
Just as I was wondering what to do, he pointed to shelf without looking at me.
Jude: There’s sleepin’ meds in the drawer over there.
I’m assuming it’s a shelf with a built in drawer. The kanji for both drawer and shelf are used separately.
Kate: What…..
When I opened the shelf, there was a bottle of pills.
(Will I be able to sleep if I take these….)
I try to open the lid, but I can't because it’s tightly closed, so I go to the bed to ask him to open it for me.
Jude then silently took the bottle and opened the lid-
Jude: This ain’t sleepin’ pills, it’s an aphrodisiac.
Kate: What?!
He burst out laughing at my loud cry.
Jude: ….Haha, what’s that face. What were ya hopin’ for?
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We couldn’t catch a carriage after work, so we were walking down the street at night.
(The moon’s so pretty tonight…..)
Reflecting on the Thames, the moon is a perfectly round, soft, creamy color.
The cool night breeze paired with the lovely moon made me feel both refreshed, and my steps lighter.
Not long after, I was walking a step ahead of Jude.
Jude: Ain’t helpin’ ya if take a tumble.
Kate: Pff- Yes, I know.
Having said that, I know that if I really do fall, he’ll help me.
Jude: ……Kate.
Kate: Yeah? Oh!
When I turned at my name being called, something was suddenly tossed to me.
The character for “to thow” is used. However, it can also mean “to toss.” Given the distance from each other and the setting, I feel like toss is more appropriate than throw.
Kate: What’s with the random box?
Jude looked more serious than usual.
Jude: Just open it.
Sensing that something was out of the ordinary, I gingerly opened the box given to me, and found a silver ring inside—
Kate: Jude, what is this….
When I looked up in shock, he appeared exasperated.
Jude: Daft princess, dont’cha get what it means?
Kate: Huh?
Jude: Guess not. Yer a perverted masochist who doesn’t know when to quit, who keep’s comin’ at me, ‘n who’s so foolish it makes me wanna weep.
Kate: Why are you saying mean things about me?!
However, he was looking straight at me, so his insults didn’t even register.
Jude: But yer the only one I have.
The night breeze passes between us, leaving space for one person.
Jude: Ya didn’t ridicule my dream about goin’ to the moon, ‘n ya accepted us cursin’ each other.
Jude: Yer the only woman who can laugh like an idiot, ‘n keep her resolve.
The moonlight shone upon us like we were the only ones in the universe.
Jude: My mind’s been made up since the day I started goin’ steady with ya.
Jude: To give ya my last name. Marry me, Kate.
His words strike my heart, warming my entire being and causing tears to well up in my eyes.
While I was unable to contain my sobs any longer, Jude gave me the most gentle smile I’d ever seen.
Jude: S’what’s it gonna be, Kate.
I nodded repeatedly as I wiped away my tears.
Still, they start pouring again as I clutched the ring and cried out.
Kate: Please make me your wife, Jude!
He laughed at my weepy reply.
Jude: That’s damn fine answer.
He hugged me, smiled as he wiped away my tears and kissed me—
The morning after the happy proposal, I was taking a walk while staring at the engagement ring when Ellis appeared.
Ellis: Oh, that’s...
Kate: Oh, this is...
Ellis smiled before bringing up Jude.
The line literally reads, “Ellis smiled before speaking to Jude.” However, Jude isn’t present at the time as you’ll see in the line below, and he never directly speaks to Jude, so I opted to translate the line this way.
Ellis: Jude finally gave it to you. Congratulations, Kate.
Kate: ….Finally?
As I tilt my head, Ellis whispers.
Ellis: Jude’s been preparing to give you a ring for a long time now Kate.
Kate: What…..
In astonishment I try to look at the ring again, but a hand reaches out from behind and hugs me.
Jude: The hell ya blabberin’ on about.
When Jude appeared, Ellis grinned and silently waved his hand as he walked away.
(So he’s been getting this ready for a long time….)
Jude: What’cha smilin’ fer?
Kate: Heh…..
As I smiled at the surprising fact I just learned, he grabbed my cheeks and forced me to look up.
His amethyst eyes were annoyed, but still looked at me lovingly.
(Yeah….I’m so hopelessly in love with this guy.)
I wanted to tell him just how much I love him.
Kate: Jude, I love you.
Kate: I’ll love you forever.
In both lines, Kate uses “大好き” (Daisuki), which means to “like very much.” It is holds a lot of affection, and is more commonly used to express love.
He blinked in surprise at my declaration and then instantly changed his expression.
Jude: I love you.
Jude uses the kanji “愛” (Ai). If you don’t know this is a HUGE thing to say….especially for him. It also means "I love you", but it's used very rarely. Typically only for special occasions such as proposals, weddings, deathbeds, that sort of thing. It carries the weight of unconditional or sacrificial love, and loving for the other person’s sake.
Smiling softly, he kissed my lips.
To fulfill our promise to curse each other until the very end—
I will live with you.
[Event Master List]
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This is the 95k bonus story for the event. Fan translation only. Accuracy not 100%. Please expect grammatical errors. Creative liberties are taken. Cybird owns everything. Re-blogs are appreciated, but please do not post my translation elsewhere, claim them as your own, or use them without my permission. Thank you for your support! ☾.
There once was an organization called Amour.
After a couple swore their love to each other and were married, they were given poisoned wine to drink at the end of the ceremony, which killed them.
The insane idea of making the couple’s love eternal through death had caught the eye of Crown.
Amour was then brought to an end, or at least it should have been.
Dazzling stained glass, a white dress, a white veil—
And there was Jude standing next to me in a tuxedo.
It’s a familiar scene, but it’s certainly not a real wedding.
(Never thought I’d have two weddings with Jude for a mission…..)
As I tightened my arm around him, Jude looked at me for a moment, but quickly returned his gaze to the front.
Our mission is to conduct an undercover investigation of Tiamo, a place that emerged from the remnants of Amour.
The goal is to retrieve evidence of their numerous crimes, and then condemn them.
Minister: Do you solemnly swear to cherish one another, and love each other in sickness and in health?
Shortened from 'Tiamo Minister' to 'Minister'.
Startled by the minister’s question, I looked up.
The plan was to confront the minister, who is the head of Tiamo, about the crimes it’s committed, but Jude simply looked straight ahead in silence.
Kate: Uh….Jude?
When I tugged on his arm as if to say “Isn’t this it,” he finally spoke.
Jude: For us, we’ll curse each other till we die.
Amethyst eyes turn to me, and meet mine through the veil.
Jude: I’m ready fer that, how ‘bout you Kate?
It’s so him to not say something like, “I swear.”
But I'm so happy that my eyes well up with tears, even though I know it's a sham wedding.
(I’m probably more happy about this, than simply agreeing to vows.)
Cursing each other until we die, is the same as saying we’ll live together our entire lives, so I respond while fighting back tears.
Kate: …..Yes. I swear to curse you until I die!
Jude: Huh?
Kate: Ah—
(Shoot, I messed up!)
Whatever emotions I felt earlier have vanished, and I feel so embarrassed I’m about to cry.
(Why did I fumble at such a crucial part…!)
I told myself repeatedly that it was okay, that this wasn't the real thing, and it was just a fake wedding.
Minister: Now, seal your oath with a kiss.
The veil was lifted and my eyes met with Jude's.
He looked down at me, smiling faintly.
I close my eyes, waiting for his lips to fall, but—
Kate: Mngh…
For some reason, my nose was being pinched instead.
Kate: What are you doing?
Jude: Yer makin’ all kinda faces. It’s so amusin’ that I wanted to watch it a bit more, but time t’stop.
His focus then turned to the assembled staff.
Jude: Whose wantin’ to sneak a peek at my princess’s kissin’ face? I’ll charge all you scum fees.
The employees gathered inside the church began to grow agitated.
Jude released my nose and stepped forward to shield me.
Jude: Ever heard of Amour? It’s a group that murders people by making ’em drink somethin’ they say’ll make their love last forever.
The air in the room changes instantly.
Jude: Looks like yer the offshoot o’ that group. Where’s the missin’ people, didja kill ‘em off?
As he spoke in an inflammatory tone, the gentle countenance of the minister turns stern and his voice raises.
Minister: Just who are you both?!
When they all pointed their weapons at him, Jude’s smile twists.
Jude: Ya gotta choice. Either get captured or get killed. Which one ya want?
A brawl breaks out in the church and Jude fights back the staff.
Although he was outnumbered, he held onto my waist and fought back effortlessly.
Punches and kicks were thrown around as he laughed over and over.
However, he used his ability on the weakened staff, putting them to sleep one after the other—
Jude: This’ll work.
He picks up a nearby candlestick and hurls it at the minister.
Jude: Why’re you tryna scamper off.
Minister: KEUGH……
The candlestick pierces his heart, and bright red blood spreads across the floor.
He kills the minister with a single blow and snorts derisively, but the door opens and armed staff pour in.
(It’s never ending.)
Just as I started feeling impatient…
Jude: Ellis, handle it.
Suddenly, Ellis dropped down from above and blew the staff away.
Kate: Ellis?!
Ellis: Sorry for startling you. Actually, Jude told me to send some people to the lab, so I was standing by.
Ellis: Kate, your dress is lovely. It really becomes you.
Kate: Aw, why thank you ver—Kyaah!
While I was looking at the both of them, Jude suddenly lifted me up and carried me on his shoulder.
Jude: Quit talkin’ ’n get to work, we’re leavin’.
Ellis: Mm, got it.
Kate: H-Hey, Jude?!
While Ellis was busy taking down the staff, Jude carried me out of the ceremony hall with me not knowing what was going on.
[Transitions to Jude’s room]
Kate: I didn’t realize Ellis was there….
When we returned to his room, I was lowered onto the bed, and I removed the veil.
Jude: Only called him there to pick up the people bein’ sent to the lab.
Jude: It’s a pain dealin’ with a buncha small fry like that, so it worked out.
He let out a heavy sigh and sat at the edge of the bed.
(Oh, so that’s why he put the staff to sleep and said I didn’t need to do anything…)
Usually he would have tortured them to the end, and enjoyed watching their faces warp in pain.
But if he wanted to send them to the lab, then it makes sense he’d use his ability.
(So I guess the mission’s all wrapped up.)
The minister who held the most power was condemned, the staff who attacked us were taken down, and some were sent to the lab.
All that remains is to report it’s crimes, which will be handed over to the police, and then Tiamo will be no more.
My strength gave out and I fell backward on the bed, then Jude looked down at me.
Jude: It’s the second time I’ve seen ya in a dress, white suits ya too.
Kate: What?
I was so elated at the sudden words that I tried to sit up, but he stopped me with his hand.
Jude: Well, ain’t no way a villain’s woman’s pure white.
Leaning over me, his lips draw closer.
I smiled back and spoke before our lips met.
Kate: I’ll be the one to choose whether to wear black or white for the real thing.
He blinked at what I said, staring at me frozen for a moment.
Jude: What, ya wanna marry me?
Kate: Um……
To be honest, I’d like to someday.
However, I know how important a marriage agreement is to Jude.
So, when I hesitated to respond quickly, his brow creased deeply.
Jude: Why dont’cha say yes, got some other bloke ya wanna be with?
Kate: No, I don’t! I want to be with you, Jude.
Kate: But you- Mmn….
Our lips overlap and a slightly rough kiss steals my words.
Jude: Toldja I was ready fer it ya idiot, I ain’t thinkin’ ’bout it.
When our lips parted, Jude smiled gently in front of me—
Jude: Ya hafta take responsibility fer cursin’ me.
Our lips touch again, and our bodies sink into the bed.
When I closed my eyes, I thought I could see the curse shining on my ring finger.
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