Great news is 紺月明(kongetsume), the translator of the Himegami chapter 0 is back after her thesis and started translating Himegami no Miko (full text!) again. Cool!!! Too bad I can't leave a comment there, but thank you 紺月明! Check out here: http://kongetsume.vox.com/
As I have stated in the beginning, if someone picks up the translation, I would gladly hand over the task and put more effort in translating it into Chinese. After all, I am quite behind (7 sections, 3.2-3.8)... Plus, if there is a full translation to read, I won't spoil the fun.
Since I've already written till 2.1, here it is. But no more after this one. Let's all wait and enjoy 紺月明's full text when it comes out.
(2.0)
There were the sun, the summer, and the sea. The girl was embraced by endless blue. The sea used to be one of the battlefield she did her daily training in-- for example simulation battles with Kutouda--even during blizzard. Nothing but a memory of breathless, head-aching, and swallowing the bitter sea water. Even so, during the fleeting free time that the girl had, she liked to visit here. She wondered why. Was it because something was here, or because there was nothing here? Suddenly, she realized why. The sea was the cozy bed the moon returns to. New moon, crescent moon, half moon or full moon, no matter what shapes she may take, the sea would always accept her, as if holding her in the arms. It reminded her of a certain shadow in her life--her mother she had never seen. As soon as Mikamiko was born, her nameless mother had been separated from her without a trace. Mikamiko was the precious sacrifice that Oumikami chooses who did not need a mother. So was she taught. The sea was the mother of every life...was that why? Before the girl could figure things out, she would have to return to battle again.
Time flees, and even the days when the girl longed for her mother have become the past. She has come to see the sea again. What are unchanged are the sky, the sea wave and the beach, but the difference is that there is one more girl with her--Hinomiya Himeko.
(2.1)
Chikane and Himeko are taking a walk on the beach. Though bad at swimming, Himeko wished to at least try wearing a swim suit once. Chikane is in a sea-blue mini bikini--despite her awkwardness in wearing such showing, battle-unfriendly swim suit, this one was picked by Himeko after extensive selection in the store. In contrast, Himeko is only wearing a white one-piece with a thin shirt on top. "Actually, I wanted a matching one with Chikane chan's, but it didn't suit me at all." saying that, Himeko smiles. Now that Chikane realizes her own feelings, she feels attracted to Himeko by several magnitudes. Her innocent smiles, the way she ties her hair, her scent on her hair, her fingertips touching the wave, the shape of her breasts underneath the shirt-- and her white legs bathing under the sun. Her cute toes and feet are leaving footprints on the sands that Chikane couldn't keep her eyes off, until the sea waves take them away. The world is so brilliant, and every second is so sweet. Yes, Chikane loves...
"No." A blaming voice comes from inside Chikane's heart; that is the "Thorn" born from 15 years of training in blood and flames, poisonous, unmeltable and ineradicable--another her. "Wake up to who you really are. You live to satisfy Oumikami. You were born to fight as a God's tool, for Kouzuki's glory, for the island's history and future." Yes, Chikane thinks. Everything is but a strategy to win...oh no, since I already won, this is just a past-time until the destined day. I would feel like this is because...the sky is too blue. The waves sound so nice. I am just too relaxed and too happy. I will not be careless. Even if Himeko shows a tiny bit of hostility, I'll have it all over by the next moment. What is that certain something I've been feeling? I will not admit it, I will not dig it. It's better that way. Chikane superimposes herself with Thorn and armors herself in an ice castle. However, nailing her own arms, she is finding the walls of the castle quickly melting. Just then, "Chikane chan?" Himeko calls her back into reality. "...What is it?" I can not let Himeko find this out, Chikane shivers inside. "...It seems like I am the only person talking..." Himeko seems a little unsure. Chikane would usually reassure her like an older sister; but right now she just feels too unsettled to do so lightly.
In a brief silence, Himeko is startled by a small wave and tries to cling to Chikane. While Chikane receives Himeko by nature, but when Himeko let herself fall into Chikane's arms, she-- though wanting so much to hug her back-- releases her hand and let Himeko fall onto the sands. The two girls face each other just like when they first met. "It is...hot", Chikane says. Though it is nothing comparing to what goes through her mind, those words pierce through Himeko's heart. "Chika...""Don't come," Chikane turns away and leaves Himeko alone on the beach.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Summary of Himegami no Miko (1.9-1.10)
I don't own Himegami and... I accidentally wrote too much this time ^_^a
(1.9)
On the way to a newly opened dessert shop, Chikane and Himeko were sitting next to each other in a local train. The boxcar was empty during off-peak hours. Looking at the fleeting scenery outside the window, Chikane was thinking about how she had changed. Then Himeko fell asleep and rested her head on Chikane's shoulder, with a pure happy and content face resembling that of a napping kitten in the spring, or an innocent child in her mother's arms.
How could she sleep like this on someone who would eventually betray her? Chikane thought. If Chikane would exert her skills on Himeko's soft, white throat, or her small rising breasts, she could disable this girl in an instant. Why not? She only need to save the last breath of the other Mikamiko for the destined day; she would not have to bear the scorn from Omitomeyaku; she would not have anymore of bitterness and dilemma. She does not have to play this game. This is all for lower her guard eventually. She would not be fooled...However. Her sweet breath in her sleep. Her soft hair. Her enticing smell. And her warmth passed through the uniform. Chikane's heart was throbbing harder and harder, burning hotter and hotter, turning red, turning white. No, I have to calm down, NOW, Chikane thought. Or else, she would wake up, and find out... what would she find out?
Chikane raised her hand and found her own fingers trembling. They never did even when she was in a forest of swords, or in midst of ice-cold waterfalls. While she was still unsure of what she was feeling, the train had a bump and Himeko's body swayed into Chikane's arms. Chikane took her in without thinking. It was then, that certain something in her heart burst open-- since it was seeded in the first date in the Print Seal Club, irrigated and grown till now-- its brilliance shed into every corner of Chikane's heart like an aurora, turning that infertile land into a place with running streams, green trees and various flower blossoms. "Himeko..." Chikane finally understood that this feeling of hers was non other than love, like what she had seen in movies-- not admiration, not care, nor mere friendship. She recognized her own desire of hugging, fondling, confessing to, and kissing the girl in her arms-- and then...
"What am I thinking?" "That ought to be impossible...both she and I are girls..." Sweet dreams broke into the cruel reality: all is but a short game until the moment of Houten Tamashii; and this company is but a sacrifice to die at her own hands, who's not even allowed to date. Chikane also realized why Omitomeyaku insulted her now-- for he saw through the fact that she had not only become a woman, but also a woman that falls in love with another. The sweet yet bitter, sacred yet doomed, glorious yet fleeting love-- it started without a trace, bypassed her guards, filled her with exclamations and indulgence, bound her tightly and pulled her down all the way to the very bottom of the delightful hell. And this was just the beginning of endless pain yet to come. Should she embrace, or push away Himeko, this cute and demonic girl? Chikane could not do the latter. The train was running forward with the puzzled knight and the sleeping princess in the warm afternoon sunlight, till the end of the world......
(1.10)
It was a room of darkness beyond the reach of the sun, the moon or even the stars. Only a glowing gem lit up the people in it. An about seven year old, formally dressed, Japanese-doll like girl was enshrined in the middle of piles of strings (Shinto tradition), accompanied by a Shinto priestess in a snake mask. In front of them stood the nine Kutouda folks, Souma in the middle. The girl asked the priestess to pass her message:"Be aware. The soul of Oumikami is agitated. To guarantee the prosperity and eliminate the disasters of the island， Mitamashizume no Gi is critical. Fellow Kutoudas. People who are born on the island, belong to the island, till the last droplet of blood, the last strand of hair. The affections of Mikamikos. The responsibilities of Omitomeyaku. The accomplishment of Houten Tamashii. If any of these would go wrong, it will be the end of the island. Remember well." "Aye." Kutoudas knelt down.
There were 108 days left till the day of the 16th birthday of the two.
(End of Chapter One)
(1.9)
On the way to a newly opened dessert shop, Chikane and Himeko were sitting next to each other in a local train. The boxcar was empty during off-peak hours. Looking at the fleeting scenery outside the window, Chikane was thinking about how she had changed. Then Himeko fell asleep and rested her head on Chikane's shoulder, with a pure happy and content face resembling that of a napping kitten in the spring, or an innocent child in her mother's arms.
How could she sleep like this on someone who would eventually betray her? Chikane thought. If Chikane would exert her skills on Himeko's soft, white throat, or her small rising breasts, she could disable this girl in an instant. Why not? She only need to save the last breath of the other Mikamiko for the destined day; she would not have to bear the scorn from Omitomeyaku; she would not have anymore of bitterness and dilemma. She does not have to play this game. This is all for lower her guard eventually. She would not be fooled...However. Her sweet breath in her sleep. Her soft hair. Her enticing smell. And her warmth passed through the uniform. Chikane's heart was throbbing harder and harder, burning hotter and hotter, turning red, turning white. No, I have to calm down, NOW, Chikane thought. Or else, she would wake up, and find out... what would she find out?
Chikane raised her hand and found her own fingers trembling. They never did even when she was in a forest of swords, or in midst of ice-cold waterfalls. While she was still unsure of what she was feeling, the train had a bump and Himeko's body swayed into Chikane's arms. Chikane took her in without thinking. It was then, that certain something in her heart burst open-- since it was seeded in the first date in the Print Seal Club, irrigated and grown till now-- its brilliance shed into every corner of Chikane's heart like an aurora, turning that infertile land into a place with running streams, green trees and various flower blossoms. "Himeko..." Chikane finally understood that this feeling of hers was non other than love, like what she had seen in movies-- not admiration, not care, nor mere friendship. She recognized her own desire of hugging, fondling, confessing to, and kissing the girl in her arms-- and then...
"What am I thinking?" "That ought to be impossible...both she and I are girls..." Sweet dreams broke into the cruel reality: all is but a short game until the moment of Houten Tamashii; and this company is but a sacrifice to die at her own hands, who's not even allowed to date. Chikane also realized why Omitomeyaku insulted her now-- for he saw through the fact that she had not only become a woman, but also a woman that falls in love with another. The sweet yet bitter, sacred yet doomed, glorious yet fleeting love-- it started without a trace, bypassed her guards, filled her with exclamations and indulgence, bound her tightly and pulled her down all the way to the very bottom of the delightful hell. And this was just the beginning of endless pain yet to come. Should she embrace, or push away Himeko, this cute and demonic girl? Chikane could not do the latter. The train was running forward with the puzzled knight and the sleeping princess in the warm afternoon sunlight, till the end of the world......
It was a room of darkness beyond the reach of the sun, the moon or even the stars. Only a glowing gem lit up the people in it. An about seven year old, formally dressed, Japanese-doll like girl was enshrined in the middle of piles of strings (Shinto tradition), accompanied by a Shinto priestess in a snake mask. In front of them stood the nine Kutouda folks, Souma in the middle. The girl asked the priestess to pass her message:"Be aware. The soul of Oumikami is agitated. To guarantee the prosperity and eliminate the disasters of the island， Mitamashizume no Gi is critical. Fellow Kutoudas. People who are born on the island, belong to the island, till the last droplet of blood, the last strand of hair. The affections of Mikamikos. The responsibilities of Omitomeyaku. The accomplishment of Houten Tamashii. If any of these would go wrong, it will be the end of the island. Remember well." "Aye." Kutoudas knelt down.
There were 108 days left till the day of the 16th birthday of the two.
(End of Chapter One)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Summary of Himegami no Miko (1.6-1.8)
Again, I don't own Himegami no Miko and this summary is just to promote this ongoing story for more fan support.
Discussion and questions will be encouraging and greatly appreciated.
(1.6)
Chikane was escorting Himeko back to her 2-floor wooden apartment. Like her previous visits, Himeko said her room was too messy to be shown to Chikane. Only having minimal clothing and a curtain in her own apartment, Chikane felt mysterious about Himeko's excuse. They parted with a "good night" in front of the apartment, and Himeko expressed her gratitude of having yet another joyful day with Chikane.
On her way back towards her own apartment, Chikane was thinking about how she had come to like this noise, emission gas and neon light filled city- because there is Himeko's smile here. While walking through a dim alley under a cross of highway bridges, as a train was running across, Chikane was ambushed by some missile weapon from the back. Intuitively knocking them down with her flock of hair, Chikane found out those were very small, thin needles, demonstrating the skills of the user. Turning around, she saw a dark shadow in a Shinto priest gown, wearing a wooden snake mask. ”As expected from the Mikamiko from Kouzuki family, your skills match--no, even exceed those of Kutouda's." The man took off his mask. Chikane recognized his handsome face and unpleasant sharp eyes-- the Arbiter, Omitomeyaku, named Oumiwa Souma.
(1.7)
Souma questioned Chikane's decision of going out with Himeko, warning her that she was going in too deep in this game of playing house. Chikane defended by saying she had settled this fight with Himeko, and she chose so to avoid unnecessary bloodshed. Insistence on both sides led to a staring contest, which Chikane won --Souma smiled, saying that he did not care who would win, as long as the ceremony goes as planned. If he was to wish one of them to win, it would be Chikane, for she seems to be able to give rise to better descendants for the island. As Chikane was reminded of the other mission of the winning Mikamiko--to marry Omitomeyaku and give birth to his child, she was disturbed and shaken for a moment. Taking that instant, Souma reached out quickly and groped her breast. Fury and shame overwhelmed Chikane, for it felt worse than a bite from a snake. As she was looking for a sword to cut that hand, even though with her own breast, Souma ended his puberty prank with a comment, "Now you look just like a woman." Souma then vanished, leaving Chikane in turmoil.
(1.8)
The next day, Chikane was wandering in the city. She tried to go to school, but ended up asking for a sick leave and left. Constantly thinking about Souma's words, her missions and Himeko, her heart longed for the other Mikamiko. They had set up to meet as usual, 6pm in the front of the station. While wondering how she can face Himeko in her current state, Chikane stopped by a window display of a white dress. Her thoughts strayed off to making Himeko try that dress on and what would she say in that situation. Suddenly realizing what she was doing, Chikane reflected on how much she had been thinking about Himeko lately-- in the bench at malls, ice-cream tasting, in front of karaoke places, or even when seeing a girl on a bus with the same hair color. Before she realized it, she ended up where they were supposed to meet--in front of a train station. It was then an idea came to Chikane: why not just leave here? This city is filled with time spent with Himeko. If she goes back to the island, looking at the sky, enjoying the breeze, and bathing in the sun, this feeling, or Himeko's face, would become an illusion of Tokyo. If so, she must be able to return to who she used to be. Before this determination would waver, Chikane decided to leave right then. Still, she couldn't help but glancing over where Himeko would wait for her usually, and to her surprise, a girl was standing there, none other than Himeko herself.
Himeko answered Chikane's question: why she had been waiting here more than 6 hours ahead of their scheduled meeting time. There was a test in the morning and therefore no school in the afternoon, and the planned part-time job had a last-minute cancellation. She had the free time and didn't want to disturb Chikane from her lessons, so she came to wait here. "Even if I can see you just a second earlier," Himeko span around happily. She was lucky to have believed in today's horoscope-- purple was her lucky color and she would have an unexpected encounter--said Himeko, showing her purple ribbon, keychain and much more. Chikane was moved by Himeko's strong wish of seeing her and had it on her expression. Taken as Chikane may have other plans, Himeko said, "Oh please finish your things first. Don't worry about me. Six hours is nothing. In case there is a change of plan, call my cell..." Chikane gently sealed Himeko's lips with her finger. "I have no other plan.""Really?" Himeko's smile blossomed.
Discussion and questions will be encouraging and greatly appreciated.
(1.6)
Chikane was escorting Himeko back to her 2-floor wooden apartment. Like her previous visits, Himeko said her room was too messy to be shown to Chikane. Only having minimal clothing and a curtain in her own apartment, Chikane felt mysterious about Himeko's excuse. They parted with a "good night" in front of the apartment, and Himeko expressed her gratitude of having yet another joyful day with Chikane.
On her way back towards her own apartment, Chikane was thinking about how she had come to like this noise, emission gas and neon light filled city- because there is Himeko's smile here. While walking through a dim alley under a cross of highway bridges, as a train was running across, Chikane was ambushed by some missile weapon from the back. Intuitively knocking them down with her flock of hair, Chikane found out those were very small, thin needles, demonstrating the skills of the user. Turning around, she saw a dark shadow in a Shinto priest gown, wearing a wooden snake mask. ”As expected from the Mikamiko from Kouzuki family, your skills match--no, even exceed those of Kutouda's." The man took off his mask. Chikane recognized his handsome face and unpleasant sharp eyes-- the Arbiter, Omitomeyaku, named Oumiwa Souma.
(1.7)
Souma questioned Chikane's decision of going out with Himeko, warning her that she was going in too deep in this game of playing house. Chikane defended by saying she had settled this fight with Himeko, and she chose so to avoid unnecessary bloodshed. Insistence on both sides led to a staring contest, which Chikane won --Souma smiled, saying that he did not care who would win, as long as the ceremony goes as planned. If he was to wish one of them to win, it would be Chikane, for she seems to be able to give rise to better descendants for the island. As Chikane was reminded of the other mission of the winning Mikamiko--to marry Omitomeyaku and give birth to his child, she was disturbed and shaken for a moment. Taking that instant, Souma reached out quickly and groped her breast. Fury and shame overwhelmed Chikane, for it felt worse than a bite from a snake. As she was looking for a sword to cut that hand, even though with her own breast, Souma ended his puberty prank with a comment, "Now you look just like a woman." Souma then vanished, leaving Chikane in turmoil.
(1.8)
The next day, Chikane was wandering in the city. She tried to go to school, but ended up asking for a sick leave and left. Constantly thinking about Souma's words, her missions and Himeko, her heart longed for the other Mikamiko. They had set up to meet as usual, 6pm in the front of the station. While wondering how she can face Himeko in her current state, Chikane stopped by a window display of a white dress. Her thoughts strayed off to making Himeko try that dress on and what would she say in that situation. Suddenly realizing what she was doing, Chikane reflected on how much she had been thinking about Himeko lately-- in the bench at malls, ice-cream tasting, in front of karaoke places, or even when seeing a girl on a bus with the same hair color. Before she realized it, she ended up where they were supposed to meet--in front of a train station. It was then an idea came to Chikane: why not just leave here? This city is filled with time spent with Himeko. If she goes back to the island, looking at the sky, enjoying the breeze, and bathing in the sun, this feeling, or Himeko's face, would become an illusion of Tokyo. If so, she must be able to return to who she used to be. Before this determination would waver, Chikane decided to leave right then. Still, she couldn't help but glancing over where Himeko would wait for her usually, and to her surprise, a girl was standing there, none other than Himeko herself.
Himeko answered Chikane's question: why she had been waiting here more than 6 hours ahead of their scheduled meeting time. There was a test in the morning and therefore no school in the afternoon, and the planned part-time job had a last-minute cancellation. She had the free time and didn't want to disturb Chikane from her lessons, so she came to wait here. "Even if I can see you just a second earlier," Himeko span around happily. She was lucky to have believed in today's horoscope-- purple was her lucky color and she would have an unexpected encounter--said Himeko, showing her purple ribbon, keychain and much more. Chikane was moved by Himeko's strong wish of seeing her and had it on her expression. Taken as Chikane may have other plans, Himeko said, "Oh please finish your things first. Don't worry about me. Six hours is nothing. In case there is a change of plan, call my cell..." Chikane gently sealed Himeko's lips with her finger. "I have no other plan.""Really?" Himeko's smile blossomed.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Summary of Himegami no Miko (1.3-1.5)
I don't own Himegami no Miko and this summary is just to promote this ongoing story for more fan's support.
Discussion and questions will be encouraging and appreciated.
(1.3)
Their first date schedule was like this: a tragedy drama in the movie theater about forbidden love; enjoying sweets in the lounge; overviewing the city scene at night on a Ferris wheel. Although they were first time experiences for Chikane, she did not feel any fun in these things-in fact she was bored to the core, thinking these things were no different than her daily training of facing a wall, biting sands or standing on a cliff. On the way back, she couldn't help asking the giggling Himeko what was so fun about it.
With an incredible look, Himeko answered that she had always wanted to try those things. On the island there were no places to do those things, not to say since she had the birth seal, she could not play with other kids at all. She has dreamed of a common life that she could not have had. Chikane was a little disappointed in her answer; she had sensed something mysterious, soft and powerful in Himeko and thus accepted her suggestion. However, this naive-sounding idea was quickly making her losing her interest. She also thought "Chikane chan" by which Himeko calls her sounded too close. Plainly told that Chikane didn't enjoy the date for even a bit, Himeko looked sad and apologized for not able to prepare it better.
Tired of playing this game with Himeko, Chikane thought of ending it right then by going to a shaded place. However, at that moment, Himeko rounded her armed to Chikane's and dragged her into a gaming center for a picture at the Print Seal Club. In the crowded box, Himeko flushed and told Chikane that her heart was beating fast. Trying to end this ASAP, Chikane picked a rose background and just as the camera flashed, Himeko hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. Utterly confused, Chikane asked why, while Himeko gave an excuse of this being a common thing between her classmates, and apologized to Chikane to make her feel uncomfortable. Somehow, a seed of a certain something was planted since that moment; Chikane went back, stick that photo to her bed and stared at it until she fell asleep.
(1.4)
The following dates had about the same content as the first one. Himeko was still bad at planning and clumsy at times, adding too much sugar in home made sandwiches and red tea. Trying to comfort Himeko, Chikane suggested that she would make it next time. As their sweet dates continued, the certain something in Chikane's heart swelled, when they ran in the raining days in the same coat, when they sang duets in Karaoke, when they went shopping with arms locked...... This certain something brought both happiness and a dull pain. An explosion in the movie brought Chikane back into the reality, when Himeko, deeply moved by the plot, sought Chikane's fingers quietly.
(1.5)
After the movie, they were enjoying the afternoon tea time in an open cafe. Chikane was gently watching Himeko, still all excited about the movie. In the sunset, Himeko's hair shined beautifully. Initially annoyed by her Bisque Doll appearance, clumsy actions, but now Chikane found all these so adorable, that she wanted to protect her. All so incredible. "So I thought they are just like us, attracted to each other regardless of the cruel fate." Commented Himeko. All of a sudden feeling a heartache, Chikane lowered her head and asked Himeko, why did she pick her to be "the most important person".
Himeko explained. She didn't want to get anyone else involved, knowing that it would all end when she'd be 16. But sometimes she thought, maybe she could ask the other Mikamiko, who was aware of the situation already. She prayed every night in bed, that she would trade the future of Hinomiya family, honor of Mikamiko, and even her life for this single wish. Then, God answered her wish and presented Chikane to her, with beauty beyond her wildest imaginations, perfect proportions, shiny hair, full bust, white and soft skin, and ..."very, very gentle". Surprised at this impression, Chikane asked, "Is it because I saved you?" That was all cool and chivalrous, like a knight and she loved it, but the real reason was "Because Chikane chan granted my selfish wish. Chikane chan is the nicest person in this world, nicer than my dad, mom or God himself." Himeko smiled.
Discussion and questions will be encouraging and appreciated.
(1.3)
Their first date schedule was like this: a tragedy drama in the movie theater about forbidden love; enjoying sweets in the lounge; overviewing the city scene at night on a Ferris wheel. Although they were first time experiences for Chikane, she did not feel any fun in these things-in fact she was bored to the core, thinking these things were no different than her daily training of facing a wall, biting sands or standing on a cliff. On the way back, she couldn't help asking the giggling Himeko what was so fun about it.
With an incredible look, Himeko answered that she had always wanted to try those things. On the island there were no places to do those things, not to say since she had the birth seal, she could not play with other kids at all. She has dreamed of a common life that she could not have had. Chikane was a little disappointed in her answer; she had sensed something mysterious, soft and powerful in Himeko and thus accepted her suggestion. However, this naive-sounding idea was quickly making her losing her interest. She also thought "Chikane chan" by which Himeko calls her sounded too close. Plainly told that Chikane didn't enjoy the date for even a bit, Himeko looked sad and apologized for not able to prepare it better.
Tired of playing this game with Himeko, Chikane thought of ending it right then by going to a shaded place. However, at that moment, Himeko rounded her armed to Chikane's and dragged her into a gaming center for a picture at the Print Seal Club. In the crowded box, Himeko flushed and told Chikane that her heart was beating fast. Trying to end this ASAP, Chikane picked a rose background and just as the camera flashed, Himeko hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. Utterly confused, Chikane asked why, while Himeko gave an excuse of this being a common thing between her classmates, and apologized to Chikane to make her feel uncomfortable. Somehow, a seed of a certain something was planted since that moment; Chikane went back, stick that photo to her bed and stared at it until she fell asleep.
(1.4)
The following dates had about the same content as the first one. Himeko was still bad at planning and clumsy at times, adding too much sugar in home made sandwiches and red tea. Trying to comfort Himeko, Chikane suggested that she would make it next time. As their sweet dates continued, the certain something in Chikane's heart swelled, when they ran in the raining days in the same coat, when they sang duets in Karaoke, when they went shopping with arms locked...... This certain something brought both happiness and a dull pain. An explosion in the movie brought Chikane back into the reality, when Himeko, deeply moved by the plot, sought Chikane's fingers quietly.
(1.5)
After the movie, they were enjoying the afternoon tea time in an open cafe. Chikane was gently watching Himeko, still all excited about the movie. In the sunset, Himeko's hair shined beautifully. Initially annoyed by her Bisque Doll appearance, clumsy actions, but now Chikane found all these so adorable, that she wanted to protect her. All so incredible. "So I thought they are just like us, attracted to each other regardless of the cruel fate." Commented Himeko. All of a sudden feeling a heartache, Chikane lowered her head and asked Himeko, why did she pick her to be "the most important person".
Himeko explained. She didn't want to get anyone else involved, knowing that it would all end when she'd be 16. But sometimes she thought, maybe she could ask the other Mikamiko, who was aware of the situation already. She prayed every night in bed, that she would trade the future of Hinomiya family, honor of Mikamiko, and even her life for this single wish. Then, God answered her wish and presented Chikane to her, with beauty beyond her wildest imaginations, perfect proportions, shiny hair, full bust, white and soft skin, and ..."very, very gentle". Surprised at this impression, Chikane asked, "Is it because I saved you?" That was all cool and chivalrous, like a knight and she loved it, but the real reason was "Because Chikane chan granted my selfish wish. Chikane chan is the nicest person in this world, nicer than my dad, mom or God himself." Himeko smiled.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Summaries of Himegami no Miko (terms, 0-1.2)
Year 2009 was a wonderful year for Kannazuki no Miko fans, since both Himegami no Miko and Zettai Shoujo Seiiki Amnesian (directly translates as Absolute Girl Sanctuary Amnesian) came out around the same time. While the latter is a brand new Kaishaku manga published monthly on Young Ace, the former is an internet novel that is written by Sumio Uetake, the script writer of Kannazuki no Miko the animation. Kaishaku is also doing the illustration of Himegami no Miko, which confuses some people . Both Himegami no Miko (HnM) and Zettai Shoujo Seiiki Amnesian (ZSSA) can be deemed as sequels to Kannazuki no Miko (KnM) in alternative universes. HnM and ZSSA, though both take place in modern Tokyo, have very different background settings as well as character personalities, thus appear to be completely non-related stories.
I've received quite a few requests on translating Himegami no Miko into English so far. At first I thought someone else may take this task-- after all, chapter 0 has been translated. Somehow after these many months, there has been no more actions done. Regardless of how much I love Uetake Sumio's works, I really don't have time for this. I would really appreciate it if someone could take this job.
While saying that, I did say yes to write up a summary for the storyline to satisfy the curiosity of English fans. I understand how painful it is to drool over all the illustrations but know nothing about the text (lol). After all, it is for the similar reason I started learning Japanese myself. Well, please let me know if what I am doing is helpful at all, thanks.
(0)
Two girls met for the first time, on a moon-lit evening. One pointed her sword at the other girl on the ground, claiming that they are the destined Mikamiko, and she swears that she will not allow anyone else to harm her, and will take her life with her own hands. The girl on the ground responded by "Ok, you may take my life. However, I have one request..."
full text translation here
(1.1)
Hinomiya Himeko is waiting outside a subway station in Tokyo suburb for her date. She has an above-average, child-like look, while the person she's waiting for appears soon after. Kouzuki Chikane, a classic beauty that attracts everyone's attention, arrives on time to meet with Himeko, who's overly anxious for their first date and arrived way too early. While sitting in the train having random girl's talk, Chikane observes the abundant expressions Himeko have and thinks of the kaleidoscope she used to play in her childhood. This faked relationship all started from that night...
(1.2)
Both Chikane and Himeko were born in the isolated island, Totsuka island. People on this island have the tradition of worshiping the Cursed God, Oukami sealed in the holy mountain. In order to prevent Oukami from his anger, which would result in earthquakes, tsunami and sinking of the island according to the legend, a ceremony called Mitamashizume no Gi will be held. For this ceremony, two Mikamiko born on the same day with special birthmarks, are chosen by Oukami himself. Beginning from their 15th birthday, they would start fighting each other, and the winner will bestow the other as the sacrifice to Oukami.
This time Oukami chose the daughters from Hinomiya and Kouzuki families. Since the winner's family would be admitted and supported by the elders to rule the island, both Mikamikos, with Oukami's powers, were trained from childhood. Chikane has become a super fighter since 10, determined to beat the other Mikamiko with her own hands. However......On their 15th birthday, the other girl disappeared from the island.
Worried if someone else would hurt her destined opponent by traps tricks and alike, Chikane also left the island after Hinomiya Himeko. While looking for this frequently-transferring high-school student, Chikane also entered a high school in Tokyo. One day, she finally found the whereabout of Himeko. On the way to meet her rival she has been dreaming of for many years, she managed to calm herself down-she is "the cool moon without heat". Standing on top of a building, she saw Himeko.
Himeko was not alone, but surrounded by two girls, one with glasses and one with twin-tails, the latter laughing at Himeko who was hurt by them. They were two of the Kutouda sent by Kouzuki family to find out the whereabout of Himeko. Although Chikane warned them not to hurt Himeko, they did not obey her order. Infuriated, Chikane defeated the two and gestured them away. Then she looked at HImeko on the ground, confirmed that she is the one (using her sword), and declared that she would take her life by her own hands. To her surprise, Himeko said that she was ok with it, but in return, she had a one and only request--"Until the day of our 16th birthdays, please be my most important person."
Utterly surprised by her request, Chikane thought it over. This has to be a thick she's playing to lower my defense, she thought and pointed the sword at Himeko. However, Himeko looked sincerely into her eyes with hope and admiration, further suggested that Chikane could stop this game any time she want, and she will be hers to dispose. Then, Chikane--
Himeko's voice brought her back into the train, they both got off at their target station.
I've received quite a few requests on translating Himegami no Miko into English so far. At first I thought someone else may take this task-- after all, chapter 0 has been translated. Somehow after these many months, there has been no more actions done. Regardless of how much I love Uetake Sumio's works, I really don't have time for this. I would really appreciate it if someone could take this job.
While saying that, I did say yes to write up a summary for the storyline to satisfy the curiosity of English fans. I understand how painful it is to drool over all the illustrations but know nothing about the text (lol). After all, it is for the similar reason I started learning Japanese myself. Well, please let me know if what I am doing is helpful at all, thanks.
Official terms not so officially explained, to be elaborated later in more details
- Kouzuki Chikane: Our leading actress, perfect looks (imagine Himemiya Chikane), age 15, well trained in martial arts/fighting skills, has great pride and hates cheap tricks.
- Hinomiya Himeko: also our leading actress, cute looks (imagine Kurusugawa Himeko), age 15, this time didn't waste a minute trying to cling to her Chikane chan.
- Oumiwa Souma: our top supporting actor, this time more naughty and despicable, and somewhat mysterious in the beginning chapters.
- Mikamiko: the wicked phrase this time for the potentially tragic setting for our beloved couple. Fated mikos (again) to fight on their 16th birthday, the loser gets to be sacrificed for Oumikami, and the winner gets to marry Omitomeyaku.
- Oumikami: the cursed God in the small island where our heroines were born from.
- Mitamashizume no Gi: the ceremony to be held on the 16th birthday of the mikos.
- Houten Tamashii: the sacrifice.
- Kutouda: literally nine-head-snakes. Oumikami's advocates.
- Omitomeyaku: the one to watch over the ceremony and the stud to marry the winning Mikamiko.
- Kudara: literally nine-snake-eggs. Minions of Kutouda.
(0)
Two girls met for the first time, on a moon-lit evening. One pointed her sword at the other girl on the ground, claiming that they are the destined Mikamiko, and she swears that she will not allow anyone else to harm her, and will take her life with her own hands. The girl on the ground responded by "Ok, you may take my life. However, I have one request..."
full text translation here
(1.1)
Hinomiya Himeko is waiting outside a subway station in Tokyo suburb for her date. She has an above-average, child-like look, while the person she's waiting for appears soon after. Kouzuki Chikane, a classic beauty that attracts everyone's attention, arrives on time to meet with Himeko, who's overly anxious for their first date and arrived way too early. While sitting in the train having random girl's talk, Chikane observes the abundant expressions Himeko have and thinks of the kaleidoscope she used to play in her childhood. This faked relationship all started from that night...
(1.2)
Both Chikane and Himeko were born in the isolated island, Totsuka island. People on this island have the tradition of worshiping the Cursed God, Oukami sealed in the holy mountain. In order to prevent Oukami from his anger, which would result in earthquakes, tsunami and sinking of the island according to the legend, a ceremony called Mitamashizume no Gi will be held. For this ceremony, two Mikamiko born on the same day with special birthmarks, are chosen by Oukami himself. Beginning from their 15th birthday, they would start fighting each other, and the winner will bestow the other as the sacrifice to Oukami.
This time Oukami chose the daughters from Hinomiya and Kouzuki families. Since the winner's family would be admitted and supported by the elders to rule the island, both Mikamikos, with Oukami's powers, were trained from childhood. Chikane has become a super fighter since 10, determined to beat the other Mikamiko with her own hands. However......On their 15th birthday, the other girl disappeared from the island.
Worried if someone else would hurt her destined opponent by traps tricks and alike, Chikane also left the island after Hinomiya Himeko. While looking for this frequently-transferring high-school student, Chikane also entered a high school in Tokyo. One day, she finally found the whereabout of Himeko. On the way to meet her rival she has been dreaming of for many years, she managed to calm herself down-she is "the cool moon without heat". Standing on top of a building, she saw Himeko.
Himeko was not alone, but surrounded by two girls, one with glasses and one with twin-tails, the latter laughing at Himeko who was hurt by them. They were two of the Kutouda sent by Kouzuki family to find out the whereabout of Himeko. Although Chikane warned them not to hurt Himeko, they did not obey her order. Infuriated, Chikane defeated the two and gestured them away. Then she looked at HImeko on the ground, confirmed that she is the one (using her sword), and declared that she would take her life by her own hands. To her surprise, Himeko said that she was ok with it, but in return, she had a one and only request--"Until the day of our 16th birthdays, please be my most important person."
Utterly surprised by her request, Chikane thought it over. This has to be a thick she's playing to lower my defense, she thought and pointed the sword at Himeko. However, Himeko looked sincerely into her eyes with hope and admiration, further suggested that Chikane could stop this game any time she want, and she will be hers to dispose. Then, Chikane--
Himeko's voice brought her back into the train, they both got off at their target station.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
[Kyoshiro To Towa No Sora] Novel, Chapter IV, The moment of Setsuna, Part 4
Well, I've finally finished the entire Kyoshiro Novel translation project before the Lunar New Year ^ ^;;; I don't know if there are still people around waiting for this one, but I guess it's better late than never ^ ^b
To say my thanks to the people who read all the way till the end, I've added a small omake of KnM at the end. Wish you all the best of luck and abundant yuri intake in the first year of Rat in the 21st century!
Please don't distribute without my permission.
Chapter Four—The moment of Setsuna
Part 4
It is at a fountain surrounded by fine grassland in Central Park, RI section of Academia.
Two girls are sitting next to each other on the bench.
One has black long hair and a purple coat.
She is Murakumo.
I am hiding on top of a well-branched tree and spying on them.
The distance in between is about 50 meters.
Despite the horrible visibility, my senses allow me to judge even in the darkness.
Kyoshiro is 30 meters further away.
He is collecting information, and I keep supervising the situation.
Who is that girl with a red ribbon on her hair, sitting next to Murakumo?
She doesn’t look like one of Ayanokouji Mika’s mistresses. Or is she a new-comer?
I think she’s probably just someone to supply mana.
However, she’s trembling. Is she afraid?
There is one shared coat on both of their knees. What’s that for?
A re, Murakumo has turned her head to the other girl.
She wants to hold her hand? Ah, the other girl clutches back.
Murakumo’s eyes look so gentle.
I do know this is a way called skinship that human girls use to express their likings to each other, a proof of being friends.
But is it possible between an Absolute Angel and a human?
I don’t have a friend, so it’s really hard for me to understand it.
Is it Ayanokouji Mika’s order?
However, it doesn’t look like being forced.
Or is that girl actually trying very hard to gain Murakumo’s strong support, so that she will be able to be promoted to higher status as a mistress?
No. Something is not right, neither that girl nor Murakumo.
I can’t understand it at all.
Ringing.
As if agreeing with me, my bell has rung.
I accumulate mana to my ears, and girl’s conversation comes in.
”Kaon chan, what will happen to those people?”
Those people? Mobile Discipline?
What will happen? What kind of situation? At least not to get all killed?
”Don’t worry, Himiko. I will plead to Mika sama for them and ask for forgiveness.”
So Himiko is the name of that girl.
But why is Murakumo treating her so tenderly?
Is it like an older sister’s affection toward a younger sister?
No---it’s different---it should be something even denser and deeper than that. I can feel it, it’s getting close.
For example, romantic love.
Love in between two girls?
I did hear that Mika tends to like girls more.
But, this cannot be true.
Because it is in between an Absolute Angel and a human.
”But…”
“The task went smoothly this time, too, and I am sure that this plead will be granted.”
”En, you are right.”
Himiko falls into silence.
Though siding with Mika, she is still worrying for Mika’s enemy, Mobile Discipline? Why is that?
I can’t quite understand.
I’ll tell Kyoshiro about it later.
“Anosa, Kaon chan, is it really OK like this?”
Himiko asserts herself, as if with great resolution.
”Don’t worry about it.”
“But lately we haven’t…I haven’t provided mana to Kaon chan at all.”
”It’s fine. The enemies tonight were no match for me.”
”But…..if it is about me, I am really OK with it. I will be fine.”
So this is it, I understand.
This girl is voluntary to supply mana to Murakumo, and that is why it looks different.
However, what is the reason for that? Order?
“But, Kaon chan, if we don’t, Mika sama will……”
Ah, just as I have guessed. It’s Mika’s order.
“……”
Murakumo’s expression is twisted into deep depression.
If it is an order, why is she so painful?
“So, Kaon chan……”
Himiko is approaching Kaon’s lips.
However—
Those lips are first taken by Kaon’s finger.
“I am sorry……not yet, next time.”
Murakumo shakes her head.
I am totally shocked throughout my body.
Murakumo is disobeying the will of her Accomplice, Ayanokouji Mika.
How can this happen?
No, it is impossible.
It is impossible that that girl’s existence is superior to that of the Accomplice.
Absolutely, completely impossible.
Is it some critical miss in the adjustment? Or is this some sort of experiment?
”I think, very soon, Mika sama will take some big actions. It will be inevitable to fight other Absolute Angels…… I will have to rely on you then, Himiko.”
”Kaon chan”
Massive mana is needed for big battles.
For that sake, she won’t deplete the supplier till then… is that what she is thinking of?
I don’t get it. Not at all.
It is definitely strange. Abnormal.
Talking about which, I’ve heard that Murakumo has problems of mana intake.
Different from Badras and me, her efficiency of mana absorption is very low, and even the portion she draws in is unstable.
I’ve learned such data before, but is it a different case now with this “Himiko”?
If Murakumo is capable of obtaining stable mana supply, she will certainly become a dangerous opponent.
But then why is it OK if it is “Himiko”?
What’s more, “Himiko” looks like willing to provide mana herself.
Of course it is probably Mika sama’s order……but something doesn’t feel right.
I can’t quite tell why, something just makes me feel so.
A chilling wind blows through, and the fountain water ripples and expands.
Kaon’s and Himiko’s hair is waving in the air.
”The wind is getting stronger, let’s go back.”
”En……but”
Himiko leans closer to Murakumo.
“Just for a little longer……can I stay like this?”
“It’s not good for your health.”
“Because, I know clearly how happy I am just to stay with you like this.”
”Ei?”
“You said so to me the other day, right? Kaon chan……I feel the same way as you, too.”
“Himiko”
Murakumo’s face blushes scarlet, like a young maiden in love.
“Can’t I?”
“Really just for a little longer, no more, OK?”
“En”
Murakumo embraces Himiko in her arms.
Softly, gently, as if she is holding a snowflake falling from the sky.
Calm down.
While detecting the surroundings with all my five senses, I start thinking about the current situation.
“Himiko” is special to “Murakumo”.
Though the reason is unknown, it is absolutely true.
I can use it.
It will be good to abduct her.
Or to use her as a shield.
I have sensed nothing special about Himiko. She is not a Halo*, just a common girl. (* Halo: certain humans who develop super powers after receiving radiation in Seven-Day-Hot-Snow)
No matter what, I can do it.
And also, now—just in front of me.
Murakumo will definitely be shocked. Greatly.
She hasn’t even noticed my presence, just fallen completely into a dream with Himiko.
Taking this chance to ambush her, I will win for certain.
I have made such conclusion with my senses.
However, I can’t do that.
Kyoshiro will definitely not allow me to do so.
Even Himiko is a subordinate of Ayanokouji Mika, if I endanger her, again Kyoshiro will—
However, I’ll probably never encounter such a good chance again.
What should I do?
My hesitation makes my heart waver.
Though it is just a little disturbance in my mind, I shouldn’t have had it.
Just then.
“!?”
Murakumo is suddenly coming towards my direction.
----Oh no!?
I jump to the air from the branches and reach the ground in front of Murakumo.
It would be horrible if she finds out the whereabouts of Kyoshiro. I will have to draw her attention away from it.
The pierce of the moon is brighter than those of the stars.
What appears behind Murakumo is a blue-armored, human shaped Absolute Angel.
The hand-blade does not excel in attacking power, but has a very good balance between offense and defense. It is a way to battle with suppressed mana.
Himiko is lifted up and protected.
Explosive mana from Murakumo is overwhelming me.
Murakumo’s eyes are shining brightly blue, like the moon that can freeze anything in the world, immersed with resolution and desire to kill.
This is bad.
It’s not a good idea to fight this Murakumo now.
Ringing.
My bells ring again.
”Rinken, Right hand’s sword!! Claimh Solais!!”
I form my right hand’s sword with my mana.
Even so, the power of it cannot compare to that of Murakumo’s, not to mention defeat her.
But it is enough for now, since I am not using it to battle Murakumo.
I, with my full power, knock down to the ground.
Faster than light.
Just—fast.
I turn into the light, and then.
Part 5
Summary:
(Ten seconds later, Setsuna has retreated together with Kyoshiro. As she expected, Murakumo is strong and fast, but will always prioritize Himiko’s safety above everything else. She is not pursuing them. She hides the fact that she has been slightly hurt on the back by Murakumo as she doesn’t want to burden Kyoshiro with a third supply of mana for that day. Setsuna then tells Kyoshiro about what she has seen about Kaon and Himiko. Kyoshiro is shocked but says nothing. This is the first seed planted in Kyoshiro and Setsuna’s hearts of the possibility of such human-Absolute Angel relationships. )
Fin
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To say my thanks to the people who read all the way till the end, I've added a small omake of KnM at the end. Wish you all the best of luck and abundant yuri intake in the first year of Rat in the 21st century!
Please don't distribute without my permission.
Chapter Four—The moment of Setsuna
Part 4
It is at a fountain surrounded by fine grassland in Central Park, RI section of Academia.
Two girls are sitting next to each other on the bench.
One has black long hair and a purple coat.
She is Murakumo.
I am hiding on top of a well-branched tree and spying on them.
The distance in between is about 50 meters.
Despite the horrible visibility, my senses allow me to judge even in the darkness.
Kyoshiro is 30 meters further away.
He is collecting information, and I keep supervising the situation.
Who is that girl with a red ribbon on her hair, sitting next to Murakumo?
She doesn’t look like one of Ayanokouji Mika’s mistresses. Or is she a new-comer?
I think she’s probably just someone to supply mana.
However, she’s trembling. Is she afraid?
There is one shared coat on both of their knees. What’s that for?
A re, Murakumo has turned her head to the other girl.
She wants to hold her hand? Ah, the other girl clutches back.
Murakumo’s eyes look so gentle.
I do know this is a way called skinship that human girls use to express their likings to each other, a proof of being friends.
But is it possible between an Absolute Angel and a human?
I don’t have a friend, so it’s really hard for me to understand it.
Is it Ayanokouji Mika’s order?
However, it doesn’t look like being forced.
Or is that girl actually trying very hard to gain Murakumo’s strong support, so that she will be able to be promoted to higher status as a mistress?
No. Something is not right, neither that girl nor Murakumo.
I can’t understand it at all.
Ringing.
As if agreeing with me, my bell has rung.
I accumulate mana to my ears, and girl’s conversation comes in.
”Kaon chan, what will happen to those people?”
Those people? Mobile Discipline?
What will happen? What kind of situation? At least not to get all killed?
”Don’t worry, Himiko. I will plead to Mika sama for them and ask for forgiveness.”
So Himiko is the name of that girl.
But why is Murakumo treating her so tenderly?
Is it like an older sister’s affection toward a younger sister?
No---it’s different---it should be something even denser and deeper than that. I can feel it, it’s getting close.
For example, romantic love.
Love in between two girls?
I did hear that Mika tends to like girls more.
But, this cannot be true.
Because it is in between an Absolute Angel and a human.
”But…”
“The task went smoothly this time, too, and I am sure that this plead will be granted.”
”En, you are right.”
Himiko falls into silence.
Though siding with Mika, she is still worrying for Mika’s enemy, Mobile Discipline? Why is that?
I can’t quite understand.
I’ll tell Kyoshiro about it later.
“Anosa, Kaon chan, is it really OK like this?”
Himiko asserts herself, as if with great resolution.
”Don’t worry about it.”
“But lately we haven’t…I haven’t provided mana to Kaon chan at all.”
”It’s fine. The enemies tonight were no match for me.”
”But…..if it is about me, I am really OK with it. I will be fine.”
So this is it, I understand.
This girl is voluntary to supply mana to Murakumo, and that is why it looks different.
However, what is the reason for that? Order?
“But, Kaon chan, if we don’t, Mika sama will……”
Ah, just as I have guessed. It’s Mika’s order.
“……”
Murakumo’s expression is twisted into deep depression.
If it is an order, why is she so painful?
“So, Kaon chan……”
Himiko is approaching Kaon’s lips.
However—
Those lips are first taken by Kaon’s finger.
“I am sorry……not yet, next time.”
Murakumo shakes her head.
I am totally shocked throughout my body.
Murakumo is disobeying the will of her Accomplice, Ayanokouji Mika.
How can this happen?
No, it is impossible.
It is impossible that that girl’s existence is superior to that of the Accomplice.
Absolutely, completely impossible.
Is it some critical miss in the adjustment? Or is this some sort of experiment?
”I think, very soon, Mika sama will take some big actions. It will be inevitable to fight other Absolute Angels…… I will have to rely on you then, Himiko.”
”Kaon chan”
Massive mana is needed for big battles.
For that sake, she won’t deplete the supplier till then… is that what she is thinking of?
I don’t get it. Not at all.
It is definitely strange. Abnormal.
Talking about which, I’ve heard that Murakumo has problems of mana intake.
Different from Badras and me, her efficiency of mana absorption is very low, and even the portion she draws in is unstable.
I’ve learned such data before, but is it a different case now with this “Himiko”?
If Murakumo is capable of obtaining stable mana supply, she will certainly become a dangerous opponent.
But then why is it OK if it is “Himiko”?
What’s more, “Himiko” looks like willing to provide mana herself.
Of course it is probably Mika sama’s order……but something doesn’t feel right.
I can’t quite tell why, something just makes me feel so.
A chilling wind blows through, and the fountain water ripples and expands.
Kaon’s and Himiko’s hair is waving in the air.
”The wind is getting stronger, let’s go back.”
”En……but”
Himiko leans closer to Murakumo.
“Just for a little longer……can I stay like this?”
“It’s not good for your health.”
“Because, I know clearly how happy I am just to stay with you like this.”
”Ei?”
“You said so to me the other day, right? Kaon chan……I feel the same way as you, too.”
“Himiko”
Murakumo’s face blushes scarlet, like a young maiden in love.
“Can’t I?”
“Really just for a little longer, no more, OK?”
“En”
Murakumo embraces Himiko in her arms.
Softly, gently, as if she is holding a snowflake falling from the sky.
Calm down.
While detecting the surroundings with all my five senses, I start thinking about the current situation.
“Himiko” is special to “Murakumo”.
Though the reason is unknown, it is absolutely true.
I can use it.
It will be good to abduct her.
Or to use her as a shield.
I have sensed nothing special about Himiko. She is not a Halo*, just a common girl. (* Halo: certain humans who develop super powers after receiving radiation in Seven-Day-Hot-Snow)
No matter what, I can do it.
And also, now—just in front of me.
Murakumo will definitely be shocked. Greatly.
She hasn’t even noticed my presence, just fallen completely into a dream with Himiko.
Taking this chance to ambush her, I will win for certain.
I have made such conclusion with my senses.
However, I can’t do that.
Kyoshiro will definitely not allow me to do so.
Even Himiko is a subordinate of Ayanokouji Mika, if I endanger her, again Kyoshiro will—
However, I’ll probably never encounter such a good chance again.
What should I do?
My hesitation makes my heart waver.
Though it is just a little disturbance in my mind, I shouldn’t have had it.
Just then.
“!?”
Murakumo is suddenly coming towards my direction.
----Oh no!?
I jump to the air from the branches and reach the ground in front of Murakumo.
It would be horrible if she finds out the whereabouts of Kyoshiro. I will have to draw her attention away from it.
The pierce of the moon is brighter than those of the stars.
What appears behind Murakumo is a blue-armored, human shaped Absolute Angel.
The hand-blade does not excel in attacking power, but has a very good balance between offense and defense. It is a way to battle with suppressed mana.
Himiko is lifted up and protected.
Explosive mana from Murakumo is overwhelming me.
Murakumo’s eyes are shining brightly blue, like the moon that can freeze anything in the world, immersed with resolution and desire to kill.
This is bad.
It’s not a good idea to fight this Murakumo now.
Ringing.
My bells ring again.
”Rinken, Right hand’s sword!! Claimh Solais!!”
I form my right hand’s sword with my mana.
Even so, the power of it cannot compare to that of Murakumo’s, not to mention defeat her.
But it is enough for now, since I am not using it to battle Murakumo.
I, with my full power, knock down to the ground.
Faster than light.
Just—fast.
I turn into the light, and then.
Part 5
Summary:
(Ten seconds later, Setsuna has retreated together with Kyoshiro. As she expected, Murakumo is strong and fast, but will always prioritize Himiko’s safety above everything else. She is not pursuing them. She hides the fact that she has been slightly hurt on the back by Murakumo as she doesn’t want to burden Kyoshiro with a third supply of mana for that day. Setsuna then tells Kyoshiro about what she has seen about Kaon and Himiko. Kyoshiro is shocked but says nothing. This is the first seed planted in Kyoshiro and Setsuna’s hearts of the possibility of such human-Absolute Angel relationships. )
Fin
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Monday, October 22, 2007
[Kyoshiro To Towa No Sora] Novel, Chapter II, Interlude (the second half)
With this part done, the translation of Kyoshiro novel chapter II is finally complete. After that there's another section of Setsuna's angle, which I haven't started translating yet ^ ^a We'll see if I can finish that before the end of this year (hey!)
There're a lot of switches from the third person angle to the first person angle, and I didn't do anything specific to label them. Hopefully it's clear enough.
And last... please support Kaon, Himiko and Mika in SaiYuri 2007! Thanks XD
Please don't distribute without my permission.
Obsessed with Murakumo at the first sight, Mika devoted all her effort into research.
Utilizing Ayanokoji family’s wealth, political power and connections extensively, she expanded the research lab day by day.
The Absolute Angel Research lab became the Absolute Angel Institute, and then the Absolute Angel Bureau.
Every scientific and magical means was invested into the research of Absolute Angels.
And so, taking a few years, after the break-through of supplying eternal mana with kisses, the research progress halted.
Badras awakened.
And then Murakumo did, too.
When Mika heard that voice, her heart was dancing.
It is the same one.
That pure and clear, sweet voice.
This must be it. No mistake.
Even when they attached their hands to exchange the vow, that warmth was the same, too.
It is indeed, HER.
Mika’s secret inside her chest burst with happiness. She thus sped up the research pace even more.
Please become more beautiful, more perfect.
Let Claimh Solaris’s awakening be more excellent than that of Badras.
Everything is for the sake of Murakumo.
However, Mika also met the bottleneck.
It has been an extreme burden for the supplier to feed the mana through kissing, and what’s more, Murakumo’s instability is also a big problem.
Murakumo has never disobeyed her Accomplice, nor has she failed any command given to her.
This is way too boring.
She cannot just stay as a delicate doll.
She has to be more perfect, more humane.
Betting on all scientific power and magical power, concerts, live shows and gourmet, whatever it takes, Mika has to make that heart sprout.
One day, Murakumo will turn into a hearted existence.
And then, she and I can----
Mika accelerated her research.
She even transferred illegal funds from the interior organization of military, forcing on hazardous experiments.
”How dangerous! Absolute Angels are not your personal belongings!”
The antagonizing voices from Central Student Union grew louder and louder, but Mika laid her eyes on no one but Murakumo.
Central Student Union cannot hinder. I will apply my own negotiation ability and political power to destruct any obstacles.
I’ll use any means, definitely.
Next time, this time, absolutely----
And then what happened was the accident that changed the fate of Murakumo vastly.
It was during the functional test of Murakumo.
The target was Badras, another Absolute Angel, simply an experimental sample to Mika for adjustment.
If an Absolute Angel would be damaged, will she regenerate? What kind of reaction will it be?
Given battling technique, knowledge and power, an Absolute Angel may become an immortal target.
That test resulted in mana energy’s out of control.
Both Murakumo and Badras went missing.
Badras was found three days later and captured successfully. However, even using every hand to extensively search for Murakumo’s whereabouts, there was no good news.
Suppressing her worries, Mika continued to give orders calmly.
The first priority is to retrieve Murakumo.
It will be fine. My angel will not desert me.
However, what really shocked Mika awaited.
One month later.
Murakumo returned with a girl.
In the meeting room, Mika gazed at Murakumo face-to-face.
Something is not right. Something is different.
"Where have you been till now, and why haven't you contacted me?"
"...I am very sorry."
Her consciousness had been in commotion due to the lack of mana, and her body was also immobile―so Murakumo explained.
Liar.
So Mika thought.
The one who welcomed Murakumo has reported the fact that Murakumo pleaded to treat the dying girl in her arms. She stared at the hesitating person by the sudden request, sent her to the treatment room herself, and until she confirmed that the girl was no longer in danger, she had been standing beside and watching over her.
What happened to Murakumo?
"What is that girl, Murakumo"
”……”
There was a brief silence.
"The one who rescued me."
"......rescued you?"
"Today I can stand here, I owe it all to her mana."
Murakumo quietly weaved the words.
"That's why you ask for my help?"
"Yes."
"I, your Accomplice, to fulfill your wish?"
"I am aware how rude this is, I would like to accept any punishment... please..."
Murakumo humbly lowered her head.
Mika’s eyes were overwhelmed by dark light.
Darker than the darkness of the night, it is a light full of fury and jealousy.
Murakumo.
What are those moist eyes filled with worries?
What are your disrupted irregular breaths?
What is this choking pleading voice?
And what is this brave look, as if a lady knight who would protect her princess with all her life, longing and love?
This is the Murakumo with a human’s heart.
The Murakumo that she wanted so badly, yet couldn’t achieve, now stood right there.
Rage slammed Mika’s soul.
This is far more damaging than the unexpected destruction power that left the gigantic crater in the developing zone.
Murakumo, what has changed you?
Is it that girl? Is it for that girl that you…?
Neither her beauty or her wisdom matches the moon, she is merely an uninteresting little girl far beyond even Mika’s mistresses.
For someone like her, you----
Subduing her urge of screaming right now with all her willpower, Mika ordered Murakumo’s reforging.
To finish that girl is very simple.
However, she shouldn’t do that. Absolutely not.
Mika’s intuition tells her so.
If taking the girl away now, Murakumo will break and probably never be hearted again.
After investigation, the stability data of Murakumo’s mana confirmed her hunch.
So for now, I’ll settle for this.
The Accomplice is, after all, me.
This girl is nothing but the stone to sharpen Murakumo. As long as I use this situation completely to make Murakumo more perfect, it will be fine.
As long as I reforge Murakumo to change back into my sword, it will be fine.
Yes. This is a good chance.
With a thin string of sensibility, Mika managed to lock down the storming rage in her chest.
Bear it. Just hold it right now.
I will not lose again. No one can take her away from me.
There will not be a third time.
The one who will laugh at the end----
“…will be me”
Mika stood alone in front of Murakumo inside the capsule after reforging.
She reached out for the sleeping beauty, but what she touched first was only the cold, reinforced glass.
She reached out, and reached out again, never giving up to the few centimeters that were so desperately far away.
A wall between the Accomplice and Absolute Angel, Mika and Murakumo… that could not be overcome.
Is that the distance in between them?
She had to eliminate this unpleasant image. The fire of anger grew wilder in Mika’s chest.
“I will not let you go anywhere. I will not give you to anyone. You are MY Murakumo.”
As Mika’s voice faded, she showed her claws.
To fate. To Absolute Angel. To her inner wish.
As if she were the one and only beast in the world.
As if she were the beautiful beast starving for love.
(End of Interlude)
There're a lot of switches from the third person angle to the first person angle, and I didn't do anything specific to label them. Hopefully it's clear enough.
And last... please support Kaon, Himiko and Mika in SaiYuri 2007! Thanks XD
Please don't distribute without my permission.
Obsessed with Murakumo at the first sight, Mika devoted all her effort into research.
Utilizing Ayanokoji family’s wealth, political power and connections extensively, she expanded the research lab day by day.
The Absolute Angel Research lab became the Absolute Angel Institute, and then the Absolute Angel Bureau.
Every scientific and magical means was invested into the research of Absolute Angels.
And so, taking a few years, after the break-through of supplying eternal mana with kisses, the research progress halted.
Badras awakened.
And then Murakumo did, too.
When Mika heard that voice, her heart was dancing.
It is the same one.
That pure and clear, sweet voice.
This must be it. No mistake.
Even when they attached their hands to exchange the vow, that warmth was the same, too.
It is indeed, HER.
Mika’s secret inside her chest burst with happiness. She thus sped up the research pace even more.
Please become more beautiful, more perfect.
Let Claimh Solaris’s awakening be more excellent than that of Badras.
Everything is for the sake of Murakumo.
However, Mika also met the bottleneck.
It has been an extreme burden for the supplier to feed the mana through kissing, and what’s more, Murakumo’s instability is also a big problem.
Murakumo has never disobeyed her Accomplice, nor has she failed any command given to her.
This is way too boring.
She cannot just stay as a delicate doll.
She has to be more perfect, more humane.
Betting on all scientific power and magical power, concerts, live shows and gourmet, whatever it takes, Mika has to make that heart sprout.
One day, Murakumo will turn into a hearted existence.
And then, she and I can----
Mika accelerated her research.
She even transferred illegal funds from the interior organization of military, forcing on hazardous experiments.
”How dangerous! Absolute Angels are not your personal belongings!”
The antagonizing voices from Central Student Union grew louder and louder, but Mika laid her eyes on no one but Murakumo.
Central Student Union cannot hinder. I will apply my own negotiation ability and political power to destruct any obstacles.
I’ll use any means, definitely.
Next time, this time, absolutely----
And then what happened was the accident that changed the fate of Murakumo vastly.
It was during the functional test of Murakumo.
The target was Badras, another Absolute Angel, simply an experimental sample to Mika for adjustment.
If an Absolute Angel would be damaged, will she regenerate? What kind of reaction will it be?
Given battling technique, knowledge and power, an Absolute Angel may become an immortal target.
That test resulted in mana energy’s out of control.
Both Murakumo and Badras went missing.
Badras was found three days later and captured successfully. However, even using every hand to extensively search for Murakumo’s whereabouts, there was no good news.
Suppressing her worries, Mika continued to give orders calmly.
The first priority is to retrieve Murakumo.
It will be fine. My angel will not desert me.
However, what really shocked Mika awaited.
One month later.
Murakumo returned with a girl.
In the meeting room, Mika gazed at Murakumo face-to-face.
Something is not right. Something is different.
"Where have you been till now, and why haven't you contacted me?"
"...I am very sorry."
Her consciousness had been in commotion due to the lack of mana, and her body was also immobile―so Murakumo explained.
Liar.
So Mika thought.
The one who welcomed Murakumo has reported the fact that Murakumo pleaded to treat the dying girl in her arms. She stared at the hesitating person by the sudden request, sent her to the treatment room herself, and until she confirmed that the girl was no longer in danger, she had been standing beside and watching over her.
What happened to Murakumo?
"What is that girl, Murakumo"
”……”
There was a brief silence.
"The one who rescued me."
"......rescued you?"
"Today I can stand here, I owe it all to her mana."
Murakumo quietly weaved the words.
"That's why you ask for my help?"
"Yes."
"I, your Accomplice, to fulfill your wish?"
"I am aware how rude this is, I would like to accept any punishment... please..."
Murakumo humbly lowered her head.
Mika’s eyes were overwhelmed by dark light.
Darker than the darkness of the night, it is a light full of fury and jealousy.
Murakumo.
What are those moist eyes filled with worries?
What are your disrupted irregular breaths?
What is this choking pleading voice?
And what is this brave look, as if a lady knight who would protect her princess with all her life, longing and love?
This is the Murakumo with a human’s heart.
The Murakumo that she wanted so badly, yet couldn’t achieve, now stood right there.
Rage slammed Mika’s soul.
This is far more damaging than the unexpected destruction power that left the gigantic crater in the developing zone.
Murakumo, what has changed you?
Is it that girl? Is it for that girl that you…?
Neither her beauty or her wisdom matches the moon, she is merely an uninteresting little girl far beyond even Mika’s mistresses.
For someone like her, you----
Subduing her urge of screaming right now with all her willpower, Mika ordered Murakumo’s reforging.
To finish that girl is very simple.
However, she shouldn’t do that. Absolutely not.
Mika’s intuition tells her so.
If taking the girl away now, Murakumo will break and probably never be hearted again.
After investigation, the stability data of Murakumo’s mana confirmed her hunch.
So for now, I’ll settle for this.
The Accomplice is, after all, me.
This girl is nothing but the stone to sharpen Murakumo. As long as I use this situation completely to make Murakumo more perfect, it will be fine.
As long as I reforge Murakumo to change back into my sword, it will be fine.
Yes. This is a good chance.
With a thin string of sensibility, Mika managed to lock down the storming rage in her chest.
Bear it. Just hold it right now.
I will not lose again. No one can take her away from me.
There will not be a third time.
The one who will laugh at the end----
“…will be me”
Mika stood alone in front of Murakumo inside the capsule after reforging.
She reached out for the sleeping beauty, but what she touched first was only the cold, reinforced glass.
She reached out, and reached out again, never giving up to the few centimeters that were so desperately far away.
A wall between the Accomplice and Absolute Angel, Mika and Murakumo… that could not be overcome.
Is that the distance in between them?
She had to eliminate this unpleasant image. The fire of anger grew wilder in Mika’s chest.
“I will not let you go anywhere. I will not give you to anyone. You are MY Murakumo.”
As Mika’s voice faded, she showed her claws.
To fate. To Absolute Angel. To her inner wish.
As if she were the one and only beast in the world.
As if she were the beautiful beast starving for love.
(End of Interlude)
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
[Kyoshiro To Towa No Sora] Novel, Chapter II, Interlude (the first half)
First of all, I am amazed at you people who keep coming to my BLOG for the update of this novel translation everyday(?). After all, it has been like 3 and a half months since I last updated it. How can you guys have such confidence that I would actually do it at all? Lol~
What I mean to say is, thank you!
Please don't distribute without my permission.
Interlude
The reforging room was filled with the constant lights and the running sound of machines.
She stood alone in front of her angel, face to face.
She is Ayanokouji Mika, the chief of the Absolute Angel Administrative Bureau.
The one who has been sleeping in the culture medium was her angel.
Her beauty is more dazzling than the sun and more brilliant than the moon.
The Sword Angel, Murakumo.
Her perfect merits and golden proportion must have been a gift from God, well worthy of the pursuit of Ayanokouji family for generations, an ideal existence –Absolute Angel.
When Mika saw such looks for the first time, her heart had been pierced through instantaneously.
This was the image Mika has been dreaming of.
Not belonging to anyone else, but only to her—a second dream.
When she was small, she once had a secret relationship with a girl in the middle school.
She and her special one read poems together, shared dreams with each other, and swore their friendship would last forever.
In this tough world which rendered nothing but repetitive competitions to Mika, this mysterious girl soon entered the gap of Mika’s heart.
She had those eyes calmer than the windless sea, and a heart without desire to compete or win, but strong and persistent to withstand any storm.
Mika fell to her charms.
Like a sister, like a mother, so nice and gentle.
Crossing their fingers tightly, their faces flushed the same crimson color, their chests singing high.
She taught Mika every first experience, such as the desire to have her voice heard by someone special and the awkwardness of being unable to choose a present.
There were too many reasons to put into words. Just one and only embrace carved her soul deep into Mika’s body.
That was love.
She and Mika together weaved the golden fall.
And then---
She was robbed away from Mika, together with the lost autumn by the white devil. Her first love.
When she had the same feelings once more, it was during the days of Seven-Day-Hot-Snow, which burned down the world.
Mika was also pulled into that disaster.
All adults around disappeared, Mikas was wandering alone in the street aimlessly.
Fire and smoke gradually corroded her eyes.
She and a few other injured were sent to a nearby clinic, however, not being noticed as an Ayanokouji, she was assigned to a mere bed to rest in.
The equipments were awful, and no one would tend to her even if she moaned.
Mika had to stay there.
Not only the despairing pain, but also the lonesome darkness assaulted her.
Despite having an excellent mind, double knowledge of common people, she was lost in what she should do at such situations.
Horrible, horrible, horrible.
She would die alone like this.
Die alone.
She kept trembling, fearing so. And just then--
Someone held her hand.
For sure, it was a human.
So she was not alone any more.
To make sure that it was true, Mika strove to collect all the strength left in her.
”It is over now”
Sweet and clear, it was a voice so tender, a voice from angel that could enlighten people’s hearts.
”The doctor is coming soon”
Mika turned her face to where the voice came from.
What appeared in the dusk, vaguely as if through a layer of protection glass, was almost—an angel.
Relieved tears slid off Mika’s cheeks.
”You will be fine now.”
The angel grasped Mika’s hand tight in hers.
So tight, so tight as if it was a proof that she would never let go.
To Mika, that was the same as being hugged by an angel.
In total relief, Mika fell to a deep sleep.
When she woke up, Mika has been sent to a general hospital. There, her identity of being a member of Ayanokouji family was discovered and hence transferred to a bigger hospital with better equipments.
Since then, Mika has been looking for the owner of those hands and that voice.
However, right after the disaster, everything was in complete disarray. Vast information became lost, and no witness was present. It was literally impossible to find someone without her name or looks.
What that person had left with Mika was only her most tender voice.
Even nowadays, when Mika recalls that day, her heart still rumbles the same.
Those hands, that rosy smell are so nostalgic.
As soon as she saw Murakumo, Mika’s heart was pierced through.
The image of the angel that Mika has been developing in her mind since then, easily overlapped with that of Murakumo.
Taking it as a second encounter of them, Mika was determined to perfect Absolute Angel.
The light in Mika’s heart was finally lit.
How long has it been forgotten?
The blazing flame of love in this chest.
The Angel has returned to her, after all.
Gazing at sleeping Murakumo with her regretting eyes, Mika engraved her looks in her mind. Thinking.
I will not let you go any more.
Nor will I let anyone take you away from me.
Nobody, no fate can deprive me of you.
This time, this time absolutely.
Since then, the ten years of Mika could be called the history of Absolute Angels’ rebirth.
On the day Seven-Day-Hot-Snow started, the broken mana pieces turned into four shooting stars and landed in different places of the country.
Ayanokouji family then recruited search teams to investigate thoroughly in any possible sites.
What they found were three girls and a mysterious light ball.
Claimh Solais.
Badras.
Murakumo.
And, the lost Absolute Angel Megin Gjord.
According to their unique destructive powers, they each had a different name of a sword.
To investigate and recycle them, a special research lab was established.
Some facts were then revealed.
These girls were not human.
The unknown Unlimited Energy, --Eternal Mana was spit into four, hence the Angels were born.
As the nation’s calling for reconstruction became louder and louder, Ayanokouji’s family fully supported the research, despite knowing that they were the origin that burned down the world and how dangerous it was to study them.
The reason why they failed to rid off the disgrace of human kind was simply that Absolute Angels were too lovely and dazzling to give up.
As time went by, the research slowly continued.
In the spring when Ayanokouji Mika turned 15, she was assigned to the research lab.
On that destined day, everything started from then.
(end of the first half)
What I mean to say is, thank you!
Please don't distribute without my permission.
Interlude
The reforging room was filled with the constant lights and the running sound of machines.
She stood alone in front of her angel, face to face.
She is Ayanokouji Mika, the chief of the Absolute Angel Administrative Bureau.
The one who has been sleeping in the culture medium was her angel.
Her beauty is more dazzling than the sun and more brilliant than the moon.
The Sword Angel, Murakumo.
Her perfect merits and golden proportion must have been a gift from God, well worthy of the pursuit of Ayanokouji family for generations, an ideal existence –Absolute Angel.
When Mika saw such looks for the first time, her heart had been pierced through instantaneously.
This was the image Mika has been dreaming of.
Not belonging to anyone else, but only to her—a second dream.
When she was small, she once had a secret relationship with a girl in the middle school.
She and her special one read poems together, shared dreams with each other, and swore their friendship would last forever.
In this tough world which rendered nothing but repetitive competitions to Mika, this mysterious girl soon entered the gap of Mika’s heart.
She had those eyes calmer than the windless sea, and a heart without desire to compete or win, but strong and persistent to withstand any storm.
Mika fell to her charms.
Like a sister, like a mother, so nice and gentle.
Crossing their fingers tightly, their faces flushed the same crimson color, their chests singing high.
She taught Mika every first experience, such as the desire to have her voice heard by someone special and the awkwardness of being unable to choose a present.
There were too many reasons to put into words. Just one and only embrace carved her soul deep into Mika’s body.
That was love.
She and Mika together weaved the golden fall.
And then---
She was robbed away from Mika, together with the lost autumn by the white devil. Her first love.
When she had the same feelings once more, it was during the days of Seven-Day-Hot-Snow, which burned down the world.
Mika was also pulled into that disaster.
All adults around disappeared, Mikas was wandering alone in the street aimlessly.
Fire and smoke gradually corroded her eyes.
She and a few other injured were sent to a nearby clinic, however, not being noticed as an Ayanokouji, she was assigned to a mere bed to rest in.
The equipments were awful, and no one would tend to her even if she moaned.
Mika had to stay there.
Not only the despairing pain, but also the lonesome darkness assaulted her.
Despite having an excellent mind, double knowledge of common people, she was lost in what she should do at such situations.
Horrible, horrible, horrible.
She would die alone like this.
Die alone.
She kept trembling, fearing so. And just then--
Someone held her hand.
For sure, it was a human.
So she was not alone any more.
To make sure that it was true, Mika strove to collect all the strength left in her.
”It is over now”
Sweet and clear, it was a voice so tender, a voice from angel that could enlighten people’s hearts.
”The doctor is coming soon”
Mika turned her face to where the voice came from.
What appeared in the dusk, vaguely as if through a layer of protection glass, was almost—an angel.
Relieved tears slid off Mika’s cheeks.
”You will be fine now.”
The angel grasped Mika’s hand tight in hers.
So tight, so tight as if it was a proof that she would never let go.
To Mika, that was the same as being hugged by an angel.
In total relief, Mika fell to a deep sleep.
When she woke up, Mika has been sent to a general hospital. There, her identity of being a member of Ayanokouji family was discovered and hence transferred to a bigger hospital with better equipments.
Since then, Mika has been looking for the owner of those hands and that voice.
However, right after the disaster, everything was in complete disarray. Vast information became lost, and no witness was present. It was literally impossible to find someone without her name or looks.
What that person had left with Mika was only her most tender voice.
Even nowadays, when Mika recalls that day, her heart still rumbles the same.
Those hands, that rosy smell are so nostalgic.
As soon as she saw Murakumo, Mika’s heart was pierced through.
The image of the angel that Mika has been developing in her mind since then, easily overlapped with that of Murakumo.
Taking it as a second encounter of them, Mika was determined to perfect Absolute Angel.
The light in Mika’s heart was finally lit.
How long has it been forgotten?
The blazing flame of love in this chest.
The Angel has returned to her, after all.
Gazing at sleeping Murakumo with her regretting eyes, Mika engraved her looks in her mind. Thinking.
I will not let you go any more.
Nor will I let anyone take you away from me.
Nobody, no fate can deprive me of you.
This time, this time absolutely.
Since then, the ten years of Mika could be called the history of Absolute Angels’ rebirth.
On the day Seven-Day-Hot-Snow started, the broken mana pieces turned into four shooting stars and landed in different places of the country.
Ayanokouji family then recruited search teams to investigate thoroughly in any possible sites.
What they found were three girls and a mysterious light ball.
Claimh Solais.
Badras.
Murakumo.
And, the lost Absolute Angel Megin Gjord.
According to their unique destructive powers, they each had a different name of a sword.
To investigate and recycle them, a special research lab was established.
Some facts were then revealed.
These girls were not human.
The unknown Unlimited Energy, --Eternal Mana was spit into four, hence the Angels were born.
As the nation’s calling for reconstruction became louder and louder, Ayanokouji’s family fully supported the research, despite knowing that they were the origin that burned down the world and how dangerous it was to study them.
The reason why they failed to rid off the disgrace of human kind was simply that Absolute Angels were too lovely and dazzling to give up.
As time went by, the research slowly continued.
In the spring when Ayanokouji Mika turned 15, she was assigned to the research lab.
On that destined day, everything started from then.
(end of the first half)
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
[Kyoshiro To Towa No Sora] Novel, Prelude: Chapter II--Kaon's Helix (Part 13-14)
Lethe's Note:
Sorry for the long wait. April has been a really hectic month for me.
These are the final parts of Kaon's Helix, after this it would be the interlude of Mika sama. I should explain that the original text is often in the style of incomplete sentences, --a little bit like poems. That's why I use broken sentences a lot, too.
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART THIRTEEN
In the Fourth Tower, Treatment Room, Suukei and I reunited.
Her skin was pale, her hair moist, her voice husky and barely audible.
She looked smaller than the first time I saw her, so unreal and so weak.
Her sunshine-like aura had been invaded by shadows, as if she would fall and disappear at an Autumn wind.
Everything was my fault.
Because I lied to her.
I longed for her kiss.
I was intoxicated in my affair.
Despite being an Absolute Angel. (Here Kaon chan used a tone of disgust "...no kuseni".)
I am not a human.
I don't have the conditions to love Suukei.
I knew it.
Regrets and sorrow raided my heart.
My trembling hand slowly overlapped with Suukei's.
So stiff and cold.
How could it be this cold?
"I am sorry..."
That was all I managed to speak.
Except that, nothing came out.
Suukei's name eluded my mouth.
Eluded?
No, that is not true. The truth is that it has disappeared from my heart.
Suukei's real name... disappeared because of reforging.
This fact hit me more lethally than anything.
For numerous times, I have carved this name deep in my heart.
The name of my most cherished person.
However, now......
I tried my best in suppressing the storms of grief that took over my heart.
I can't cry. If I do that, Suukei will also feel sad.
My tears, please stop flowing. Please, don't come out.
Just then, Suukei held my hand back.
"Don't worry about it......Kaon chan......"
"But......I......"
"I am fine. Really"
"......"
"I've been told all kinds of things about Kaon chan......Kaon chan turned out to be a true Angel......"
As she said that, Suukei smiled dreamily.
"To think that I even asked you to be my model......what a great deal that was"
I shook my head wildly.
"Kaon chan is Mika sama's Absolute Angel, yet I willfully retained you"
"......"
"I am really sorry."
No. No. No...
I kept shaking my head frantically.
I am yours......I only belong to you.
I wanted to shout it out like this.
However, Suukei's name, no matter what, couldn't come out.
I could speak nothing.
The engraved traces of claws from "reforging".
The restrainers that were slowly controlling me.
They were so agitating that I could hardly bear it anymore.
If I tear open this chest of mine, and directly reach inside my heart, I must be able to call out her name immediately.
Suukei caressed my back with her hand.
So very gently, as if comforting a kid.
Please, I beg you......don't.
Don't be so kind to me--an Absolute Angel.
"Other than that, I have good news. I......have been allowed to stay with Kaon chan."
"!?"
"As an assigned mistress of Mika sama----though just as a painter, I can help Kaon chan now."
"Mika sama's...mistress?"
"Now that I have Mika sama's permission, I can also draw for Kaon chan. Ne, isn't it wonderful?"
"......"
"Himiko, I even received such a name"
No, that is not Suukei's real name.
To be given one character of the master's name, it is only a proof of Mika sama's belongings. (The character "mi" in Himiko is from Mika, just like Kaon's "ka".)
The so-called help is nothing but to supply me mana, in exchange of her own life. Until one day when she really collapses for good......
Freedom.
Happiness.
Life.
Am I doomed to deprive of these forever? From Suukei?
The blade of ultimate despair was piercing through me.
This is my punishment.
From Mika sama, from fate, and from heavens.
To keep hurting Suukei, the one I love more than anyone else does. This is what people call "cruel castigation".
Suukei continued.
"Himiko...Himiko...fufu, What do you think of this name?" (Fufu is a chuckling sound)
Bottling up her irregular breathing, she forced herself to appear in good spirit.
"...Or, can't I do this, either?"
For me as an Absolute Angel, it's not that I couldn't disobey Accomplice --Mika sama's orders.
No. Not only her orders.
If it is for Suukei's sake, even if I were to be torn into pieces, I'd do it. I would resist even if it's my Accomplice.
If it is for Suukei's freedom, I would burn down this entire world, just watch me.
However, if Suukei, so kind and innocent Suukei knows about it, what would she think?
What if she knew that I had killed Mika sama for her sake.
Her heart would for sure break into pieces.
What she wouldn't forgive must not be me, but herself who caused me to do so.
There's no doubt about it.
So----I----
I slowly shook my head.
"No such things."
"So it's OK then?"
"Yes......from now on, onegai ne......Himiko....."
What came out of my mouth were words opposite of my thoughts.
What showed beyond my mouth was the fake smiles for Suukei-- no, now I couldn't call her so anymore-- for Himiko's sake.
"Great......"
Himiko said so, then closed her eyes.
"Now that I am assured, somehow I feel sleepy"
"Please take a rest...... Don't force yourself."
"OK."
Soon after, her sleeping breathing started.
She must have been exhausted. Even to speak so much was quite difficult.
But she still forced herself to get up.
Only to comfort me and encourage me.
The thread of my endurance broke.
I couldn't stand it anymore.
One tear dropped, and spread into my palm.
PART FOURTEEN
And then, my new battle began.
To defeat Absolute Angel Badras and Claimh Solaris.
To eliminate all enemies of Mika sama.
Until the day when my Accomplice Mika sama realizes all her wishes.
The day when all my tasks have been accomplished as an Absolute Angel.
Until one day, when the two of us can return to that Atelier.
Until then.
Only the moon knows my tears.
(Part 14 fin)
(Kaon's Helix fin)
Lethe's comments:
See, this is why I said earlier (in shoujoai?) that it's hard NOT to like Suukei (Himiko). Just think about what happened to her since the unfortunate event in that Atelier. She languished so much (and that's the main reason why I understand, but can't forgive Mika sama). She was deceived by Kaon, her love, and her life endangered because of her. She was isolated in a completely unfamiliar cell for twenty days, with no one she knew or even cares about her around. She was experimented as a guinea pig and also subjected to the implied torture from furious Mika sama. Moreover, she was taught what it meant to stay with Kaon chan--her identity overwritten, becoming someone else's mistress/ bully object, being forgotten by her beloved little by little, and dying probably ten times faster, too.
However.
In spite of all those, she chose to sacrifice everything she had-- her pride, her freedom, her life (actually, her property as well, that Atelier looks like hers--but that's minor)--all for her love. With these in mind, it's fair to say that each of Himiko's kisses consists of her deepest love for Kaon chan.
One might say she could be smarter. For example, she could first refuse Mika sama's offer, then try to reach Kaon chan and elope together. But if you think twice, that won't work. Not to say that Mika will find them eventually, what would happen is that self-blaming Kaon chan, waking up to find that Suukei has left, will think that Suukei hates her and never dare to seek her love again. Of course Suukei's kindness and dedication to Kaon chan probably didn't make her consider that at all. :)
BTW, Kyoshiro's drama CD has been released! I was just listening to Himiko's and Kaon's lovelove-6-minutes while writing this XDDD
Sorry for the long wait. April has been a really hectic month for me.
These are the final parts of Kaon's Helix, after this it would be the interlude of Mika sama. I should explain that the original text is often in the style of incomplete sentences, --a little bit like poems. That's why I use broken sentences a lot, too.
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART THIRTEEN
In the Fourth Tower, Treatment Room, Suukei and I reunited.
Her skin was pale, her hair moist, her voice husky and barely audible.
She looked smaller than the first time I saw her, so unreal and so weak.
Her sunshine-like aura had been invaded by shadows, as if she would fall and disappear at an Autumn wind.
Everything was my fault.
Because I lied to her.
I longed for her kiss.
I was intoxicated in my affair.
Despite being an Absolute Angel. (Here Kaon chan used a tone of disgust "...no kuseni".)
I am not a human.
I don't have the conditions to love Suukei.
I knew it.
Regrets and sorrow raided my heart.
My trembling hand slowly overlapped with Suukei's.
So stiff and cold.
How could it be this cold?
"I am sorry..."
That was all I managed to speak.
Except that, nothing came out.
Suukei's name eluded my mouth.
Eluded?
No, that is not true. The truth is that it has disappeared from my heart.
Suukei's real name... disappeared because of reforging.
This fact hit me more lethally than anything.
For numerous times, I have carved this name deep in my heart.
The name of my most cherished person.
However, now......
I tried my best in suppressing the storms of grief that took over my heart.
I can't cry. If I do that, Suukei will also feel sad.
My tears, please stop flowing. Please, don't come out.
Just then, Suukei held my hand back.
"Don't worry about it......Kaon chan......"
"But......I......"
"I am fine. Really"
"......"
"I've been told all kinds of things about Kaon chan......Kaon chan turned out to be a true Angel......"
As she said that, Suukei smiled dreamily.
"To think that I even asked you to be my model......what a great deal that was"
I shook my head wildly.
"Kaon chan is Mika sama's Absolute Angel, yet I willfully retained you"
"......"
"I am really sorry."
No. No. No...
I kept shaking my head frantically.
I am yours......I only belong to you.
I wanted to shout it out like this.
However, Suukei's name, no matter what, couldn't come out.
I could speak nothing.
The engraved traces of claws from "reforging".
The restrainers that were slowly controlling me.
They were so agitating that I could hardly bear it anymore.
If I tear open this chest of mine, and directly reach inside my heart, I must be able to call out her name immediately.
Suukei caressed my back with her hand.
So very gently, as if comforting a kid.
Please, I beg you......don't.
Don't be so kind to me--an Absolute Angel.
"Other than that, I have good news. I......have been allowed to stay with Kaon chan."
"!?"
"As an assigned mistress of Mika sama----though just as a painter, I can help Kaon chan now."
"Mika sama's...mistress?"
"Now that I have Mika sama's permission, I can also draw for Kaon chan. Ne, isn't it wonderful?"
"......"
"Himiko, I even received such a name"
No, that is not Suukei's real name.
To be given one character of the master's name, it is only a proof of Mika sama's belongings. (The character "mi" in Himiko is from Mika, just like Kaon's "ka".)
The so-called help is nothing but to supply me mana, in exchange of her own life. Until one day when she really collapses for good......
Freedom.
Happiness.
Life.
Am I doomed to deprive of these forever? From Suukei?
The blade of ultimate despair was piercing through me.
This is my punishment.
From Mika sama, from fate, and from heavens.
To keep hurting Suukei, the one I love more than anyone else does. This is what people call "cruel castigation".
Suukei continued.
"Himiko...Himiko...fufu, What do you think of this name?" (Fufu is a chuckling sound)
Bottling up her irregular breathing, she forced herself to appear in good spirit.
"...Or, can't I do this, either?"
For me as an Absolute Angel, it's not that I couldn't disobey Accomplice --Mika sama's orders.
No. Not only her orders.
If it is for Suukei's sake, even if I were to be torn into pieces, I'd do it. I would resist even if it's my Accomplice.
If it is for Suukei's freedom, I would burn down this entire world, just watch me.
However, if Suukei, so kind and innocent Suukei knows about it, what would she think?
What if she knew that I had killed Mika sama for her sake.
Her heart would for sure break into pieces.
What she wouldn't forgive must not be me, but herself who caused me to do so.
There's no doubt about it.
So----I----
I slowly shook my head.
"No such things."
"So it's OK then?"
"Yes......from now on, onegai ne......Himiko....."
What came out of my mouth were words opposite of my thoughts.
What showed beyond my mouth was the fake smiles for Suukei-- no, now I couldn't call her so anymore-- for Himiko's sake.
"Great......"
Himiko said so, then closed her eyes.
"Now that I am assured, somehow I feel sleepy"
"Please take a rest...... Don't force yourself."
"OK."
Soon after, her sleeping breathing started.
She must have been exhausted. Even to speak so much was quite difficult.
But she still forced herself to get up.
Only to comfort me and encourage me.
The thread of my endurance broke.
I couldn't stand it anymore.
One tear dropped, and spread into my palm.
PART FOURTEEN
And then, my new battle began.
To defeat Absolute Angel Badras and Claimh Solaris.
To eliminate all enemies of Mika sama.
Until the day when my Accomplice Mika sama realizes all her wishes.
The day when all my tasks have been accomplished as an Absolute Angel.
Until one day, when the two of us can return to that Atelier.
Until then.
Only the moon knows my tears.
(Part 14 fin)
(Kaon's Helix fin)
Lethe's comments:
See, this is why I said earlier (in shoujoai?) that it's hard NOT to like Suukei (Himiko). Just think about what happened to her since the unfortunate event in that Atelier. She languished so much (and that's the main reason why I understand, but can't forgive Mika sama). She was deceived by Kaon, her love, and her life endangered because of her. She was isolated in a completely unfamiliar cell for twenty days, with no one she knew or even cares about her around. She was experimented as a guinea pig and also subjected to the implied torture from furious Mika sama. Moreover, she was taught what it meant to stay with Kaon chan--her identity overwritten, becoming someone else's mistress/ bully object, being forgotten by her beloved little by little, and dying probably ten times faster, too.
However.
In spite of all those, she chose to sacrifice everything she had-- her pride, her freedom, her life (actually, her property as well, that Atelier looks like hers--but that's minor)--all for her love. With these in mind, it's fair to say that each of Himiko's kisses consists of her deepest love for Kaon chan.
One might say she could be smarter. For example, she could first refuse Mika sama's offer, then try to reach Kaon chan and elope together. But if you think twice, that won't work. Not to say that Mika will find them eventually, what would happen is that self-blaming Kaon chan, waking up to find that Suukei has left, will think that Suukei hates her and never dare to seek her love again. Of course Suukei's kindness and dedication to Kaon chan probably didn't make her consider that at all. :)
BTW, Kyoshiro's drama CD has been released! I was just listening to Himiko's and Kaon's lovelove-6-minutes while writing this XDDD
Monday, March 19, 2007
[Kyoshiro To Towa No Sora]Novel, Prelude: Chapter II--Kaon's Helix (Part 12)
Lethe's Note:
There's no Part 11 in the original novel. I believe that is an editing mistake.
Special thanks to Niko chan for proofreading.
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART TWELVE
Central Student Union. Absolute Angel Bureau.
What was waiting for me was not only my Accomplice* Mika sama, but also the coming fierce storm of "reforging". (Previously translated as "master", now changed to be the same as the definition on their official website, Accomplice. I don't like this word, though = = )
At my request of saving Suukei's life, Mika sama didn't raise her hand, nor her voice.
"Where have you been till now, why haven't you contacted me?"
"...I am very sorry."
My consciousness had been in commotion due to the lack of mana, and my body was also immobile―so I told Mika sama.
Being as agitated as I was at that time, I only made up more lies.
Even in front of my Accomplice.
"What is that girl, Murakumo"
Silence. I cannot tell the truth.
"The one who rescued me."
"......rescued you?"
"Today I can stand here , I owe it all to her mana."
Except for this, I couldn't think of any other excuse. For that I felt anxious.
Even if it is one second faster, please hurry up.
Help her.
"That's why you ask for my help?"
"Yes."
"I, your Accomplice, to fulfill your wish?"
"I am aware how rude this is, I would like to accept any punishment... please..."
"......"
"Mika sama?"
Mika sama didn't answer.
Those eyes were burning with inferno flames from the dark abyss, --I could almost hear the sound of silent fire from her intense anger.
Later, I entered a room with special alloy walls to be reforged.
I was bounded with Angel's Restrainer, with layers and layers of iron chains tied to my body.
Made from a combination of magic and science, the alloy hammers kept smashing up onto my body as if I were never to be forgiven.
My mana was splashing everywhere like blood at open wounds.
What was deemed as the impure things in me, the unnecessary information and feelings-- started to flutter, illusionize, and vanish.
Amid the back and forth, non-stopping impact and acute pain, I only thought of Suukei.
It doesn't matter what punishment I would have to stand.
Take all my mana if you will.
As long as it is for helping Suukei.
Please don't die.
Please------------.
Please---------.
Please.
My consciousness gradually melted in such chaos.
And then.
When I woke up, I found myself somewhere else other than in the usual reforging room.
This room had a shrine-type style instead.
It was in the East Moon Demon-Sealing Campus that Mika sama rules.
In front of a surprised me, a young mistress appeared to dress me up.
During that, I learned what had happened when I was asleep.
It had been twenty days since the day of reforging. During these days, Morality Squad set up a sudden attack and suppressed Absolute Angel Bureau.
Badras was missing.
Claimh Solais, still in her sleep, was confiscated by Central Student Union.
Mika sama took some staff and me in my adjustment together, retreated to the base-- East Moon Demon-Sealing Campus, just barely escaped.
Were I able to fight at that time, things must have been different.
However, none of those is my concern right now.
How happened to Suukei?
That was all I could think of.
"How is that girl now?"
"I am afraid that I do not know."
Worry filled my heart.
Suukei----
Led by the mistress, I went to the Convener Room.
I knelt down in front of Mika sama as soon as I entered. Mika sama----
"You've brought me some interesting sample......Murakumo..."
"?"
"That sample can stabilize your mana more than anyone else. Very good research material indeed."
Research----
Then, Suukei's still alive?
Big relief spread in my heart.
Great.
Mika sama's words pierced through my heart like needles.
"For this feat, I forgive everything in the past."
"......Mika sama"
"She is in the Treatment Room in the Fourth Tower. Go ahead and meet her."
As she said so, Mika sama--with an ice-slicing frigidity--smiled.
(Part 12 fin)
ps:
This part will be reiterated in the interlude, Mika's chapter from Mika's angle later. I love the author's dual angle interpretation of this key event in Kaon-Mika relationship.
There's no Part 11 in the original novel. I believe that is an editing mistake.
Special thanks to Niko chan for proofreading.
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART TWELVE
Central Student Union. Absolute Angel Bureau.
What was waiting for me was not only my Accomplice* Mika sama, but also the coming fierce storm of "reforging". (Previously translated as "master", now changed to be the same as the definition on their official website, Accomplice. I don't like this word, though = = )
At my request of saving Suukei's life, Mika sama didn't raise her hand, nor her voice.
"Where have you been till now, why haven't you contacted me?"
"...I am very sorry."
My consciousness had been in commotion due to the lack of mana, and my body was also immobile―so I told Mika sama.
Being as agitated as I was at that time, I only made up more lies.
Even in front of my Accomplice.
"What is that girl, Murakumo"
Silence. I cannot tell the truth.
"The one who rescued me."
"......rescued you?"
"Today I can stand here , I owe it all to her mana."
Except for this, I couldn't think of any other excuse. For that I felt anxious.
Even if it is one second faster, please hurry up.
Help her.
"That's why you ask for my help?"
"Yes."
"I, your Accomplice, to fulfill your wish?"
"I am aware how rude this is, I would like to accept any punishment... please..."
"......"
"Mika sama?"
Mika sama didn't answer.
Those eyes were burning with inferno flames from the dark abyss, --I could almost hear the sound of silent fire from her intense anger.
Later, I entered a room with special alloy walls to be reforged.
I was bounded with Angel's Restrainer, with layers and layers of iron chains tied to my body.
Made from a combination of magic and science, the alloy hammers kept smashing up onto my body as if I were never to be forgiven.
My mana was splashing everywhere like blood at open wounds.
What was deemed as the impure things in me, the unnecessary information and feelings-- started to flutter, illusionize, and vanish.
Amid the back and forth, non-stopping impact and acute pain, I only thought of Suukei.
It doesn't matter what punishment I would have to stand.
Take all my mana if you will.
As long as it is for helping Suukei.
Please don't die.
Please------------.
Please---------.
Please.
My consciousness gradually melted in such chaos.
And then.
When I woke up, I found myself somewhere else other than in the usual reforging room.
This room had a shrine-type style instead.
It was in the East Moon Demon-Sealing Campus that Mika sama rules.
In front of a surprised me, a young mistress appeared to dress me up.
During that, I learned what had happened when I was asleep.
It had been twenty days since the day of reforging. During these days, Morality Squad set up a sudden attack and suppressed Absolute Angel Bureau.
Badras was missing.
Claimh Solais, still in her sleep, was confiscated by Central Student Union.
Mika sama took some staff and me in my adjustment together, retreated to the base-- East Moon Demon-Sealing Campus, just barely escaped.
Were I able to fight at that time, things must have been different.
However, none of those is my concern right now.
How happened to Suukei?
That was all I could think of.
"How is that girl now?"
"I am afraid that I do not know."
Worry filled my heart.
Suukei----
Led by the mistress, I went to the Convener Room.
I knelt down in front of Mika sama as soon as I entered. Mika sama----
"You've brought me some interesting sample......Murakumo..."
"?"
"That sample can stabilize your mana more than anyone else. Very good research material indeed."
Research----
Then, Suukei's still alive?
Big relief spread in my heart.
Great.
Mika sama's words pierced through my heart like needles.
"For this feat, I forgive everything in the past."
"......Mika sama"
"She is in the Treatment Room in the Fourth Tower. Go ahead and meet her."
As she said so, Mika sama--with an ice-slicing frigidity--smiled.
(Part 12 fin)
ps:
This part will be reiterated in the interlude, Mika's chapter from Mika's angle later. I love the author's dual angle interpretation of this key event in Kaon-Mika relationship.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
[Kyoshiro To Towa No Sora]Novel, Prelude: Chapter II--Kaon's Helix (Part 10)
Lethe's Note:
I'll save my comments until after the story.
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART TEN
That day. The day that Suukei accomplished her painting of me.
Suukei and I had a small celebration.
We cooked dinner together, opened up non-alcoholic wine, and decorated our place with wild flowers.
Chicken were stewed with mushroom on the oven, red candles lit up on the table.
The lead today is----"the painting of me".
This "Murakumo no Kaon" drawn by Suukei looks more like me than even myself.
So happily smiling Suukei.
"Please be my model again," pleading Suukei.
Wine-blushing red-cheeked Suukei. (Hey, wasn't it non-alcoholic? XD)
So many times of "Daisuki," confessing Suukei.
I...kissed her.
On our one month commemoration day*, I sent gentle kisses to her cheek and her palms. (*or mensiversary--this word hasn't spread yet but saying one month anniversary is just not acceptable for me = =)
When I embraced her, Suukei uttered "yes" then closed her eyes.
It was only a blinking moment， when lips touched lips tenderly, like two birds pecking.
It was only that...
Suukei fell to the floor.
Standing in front of collapsed her, I saw the same scene that had happened to me numerous times before.
When those girls supplied mana for my survival and became immobile.
I----hurt Suukei.
Something more terrible than the blur I know has smashed me into pieces.
It is an endless despair, deeper than the darkness itself.
Suukei's painful moan woke me to the reality.
--This isn't good.
If this continues, Suukei will...
I hastily held her and lifted her up.
Suukei gasped in pain.
"Kaon...chan..."
I touched her forehead--what a horrible fever.
Judging from the symptom, I alone cannot take care of it. Nor can any common hospital.
Without the best equipments, immediate and correct treatment, Suukei's life will----
Although my heart was in turmoil, my mind still came up with the most rational and realistic solution.
There was no time for hesitation.
Resolving the mana field, I held Suukei in my arms and left the atelier.
The fire in the furnace was still burning its read flaming, brightening the oil paint Suukei had drawn for me.
The golden days we spent together are irreplaceable.
However, there is--no way back.
Farewell, our paradise.
I clasped Suukei and rushed to the freezing-cold reality, to Asura's world*, where the master was waiting. (*Asura or Ashura, another term in Indian Mythology, one of a race of demons and giants, the same origin as the one in CLAMP's RG Veda. For more, check here )
(Part 10 fin)
After Kaon chan and Suukei (Himiko) first met (the beginning), spent days and nights together for a month (the development), now the story reaches its climax, that the two of them confessed to each other, and shared a mutual, sincere kiss.
Kaon chan, we know, has been waiting for this moment since they first met; Suukei, we don't know the exact time when she realized her feelings for Kaon chan are more than friendship, but I think it's safe to say it's sometime during this one month and not right on that day. This thrilling climax, however, is also the saddest moment for the poor two.
Since KnM, these two have not obtained a conscious, mutual happy kiss without something bad happening afterwards T_T Although this time it feels like a complete set-up. Why would it be OK for the first time happening a month ago, but not the second time? The explanation that the author put up for it is not satisfying for me: "Because we have encountered as we were supposed to, because this was the first, true, hearty kiss. That must be why I didn't lose to the fate of Absolute Angels. " As the second kiss would fit the description of "the first, true, hearty kiss" even better = =||| I would have explained it in some other way. For example, Kaon just consumed too much mana in that one month maintaining the mana field. It is especially anguishing as it's not even a long, deep kiss ...... However, no matter what reason it may be, given Kaon's identity, that was bound to happen, sooner or later. Probably, it has been decided from the moment Kaon prayed to her God.
It is also interesting to compare their kisses in the anime and the novel. See how Kaon chan is the one who starts every kiss in the novel, while Himiko initiates every one in the anime? That is what we call a PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)... (Kaon chan:
)
Only two episodes of anime left... may Kaon and Himiko/Suukei have a happy ending! I don't ask for much, just a scene of those two returning to the hut, Suukei drawing anude picture of Kaon chan again!!!
I'll save my comments until after the story.
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART TEN
That day. The day that Suukei accomplished her painting of me.
Suukei and I had a small celebration.
We cooked dinner together, opened up non-alcoholic wine, and decorated our place with wild flowers.
Chicken were stewed with mushroom on the oven, red candles lit up on the table.
The lead today is----"the painting of me".
This "Murakumo no Kaon" drawn by Suukei looks more like me than even myself.
So happily smiling Suukei.
"Please be my model again," pleading Suukei.
Wine-blushing red-cheeked Suukei. (Hey, wasn't it non-alcoholic? XD)
So many times of "Daisuki," confessing Suukei.
I...kissed her.
On our one month commemoration day*, I sent gentle kisses to her cheek and her palms. (*or mensiversary--this word hasn't spread yet but saying one month anniversary is just not acceptable for me = =)
When I embraced her, Suukei uttered "yes" then closed her eyes.
It was only a blinking moment， when lips touched lips tenderly, like two birds pecking.
It was only that...
Suukei fell to the floor.
Standing in front of collapsed her, I saw the same scene that had happened to me numerous times before.
When those girls supplied mana for my survival and became immobile.
I----hurt Suukei.
Something more terrible than the blur I know has smashed me into pieces.
It is an endless despair, deeper than the darkness itself.
Suukei's painful moan woke me to the reality.
--This isn't good.
If this continues, Suukei will...
I hastily held her and lifted her up.
Suukei gasped in pain.
"Kaon...chan..."
I touched her forehead--what a horrible fever.
Judging from the symptom, I alone cannot take care of it. Nor can any common hospital.
Without the best equipments, immediate and correct treatment, Suukei's life will----
Although my heart was in turmoil, my mind still came up with the most rational and realistic solution.
There was no time for hesitation.
Resolving the mana field, I held Suukei in my arms and left the atelier.
The fire in the furnace was still burning its read flaming, brightening the oil paint Suukei had drawn for me.
The golden days we spent together are irreplaceable.
However, there is--no way back.
Farewell, our paradise.
I clasped Suukei and rushed to the freezing-cold reality, to Asura's world*, where the master was waiting. (*Asura or Ashura, another term in Indian Mythology, one of a race of demons and giants, the same origin as the one in CLAMP's RG Veda. For more, check here )
(Part 10 fin)
After Kaon chan and Suukei (Himiko) first met (the beginning), spent days and nights together for a month (the development), now the story reaches its climax, that the two of them confessed to each other, and shared a mutual, sincere kiss.
Kaon chan, we know, has been waiting for this moment since they first met; Suukei, we don't know the exact time when she realized her feelings for Kaon chan are more than friendship, but I think it's safe to say it's sometime during this one month and not right on that day. This thrilling climax, however, is also the saddest moment for the poor two.
Since KnM, these two have not obtained a conscious, mutual happy kiss without something bad happening afterwards T_T Although this time it feels like a complete set-up. Why would it be OK for the first time happening a month ago, but not the second time? The explanation that the author put up for it is not satisfying for me: "Because we have encountered as we were supposed to, because this was the first, true, hearty kiss. That must be why I didn't lose to the fate of Absolute Angels. " As the second kiss would fit the description of "the first, true, hearty kiss" even better = =||| I would have explained it in some other way. For example, Kaon just consumed too much mana in that one month maintaining the mana field. It is especially anguishing as it's not even a long, deep kiss ...... However, no matter what reason it may be, given Kaon's identity, that was bound to happen, sooner or later. Probably, it has been decided from the moment Kaon prayed to her God.
It is also interesting to compare their kisses in the anime and the novel. See how Kaon chan is the one who starts every kiss in the novel, while Himiko initiates every one in the anime? That is what we call a PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)... (Kaon chan:
)Only two episodes of anime left... may Kaon and Himiko/Suukei have a happy ending! I don't ask for much, just a scene of those two returning to the hut, Suukei drawing a
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
[Kyoshiro To Towa No Sora]Novel, Prelude: Chapter II--Kaon's Helix (Part 9)
Lethe's Note:
I thought of putting part 9 together with part 8 or 10, but then changed my idea. Though very short, plot-wise, this is a necessary intermediate period for things to develop (and turn bad later).
On a different note, Seven-Day-Hot-Snow turned out to be feathers in episode 10 of Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora. I was assuming that would be the ashes from a big explosion or something ^ ^a
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART NINE
I indulge myself with Suukei's charms.
Within this mana field is a world of only she and I.
I have even forgotten the fact that Suukei is mortal, and one day the time of departure will come inevitably.
As long as we are with each other, that is enough.
To hold hands and walk, to enjoy the cold breeze side by side.
And--to cuddle together at night.
These small things that repeat everyday have become my invaluable possessions.
These are not things I could have gained when staying at Mika sama's side.
When I am together with Suukei, everything else seems very distant--the master, or the battles between Absolute Angels.
I am intoxicated in such times.
However, even in my dreams, I wouldn't have guessed the way in which everything ended.
Part 9 fin
OK, before we go on to the anguishing later parts, here are the cover images of Kaon chan in the novel:
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Now, tell me that you are ready for some serious pain...
I thought of putting part 9 together with part 8 or 10, but then changed my idea. Though very short, plot-wise, this is a necessary intermediate period for things to develop (and turn bad later).
On a different note, Seven-Day-Hot-Snow turned out to be feathers in episode 10 of Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora. I was assuming that would be the ashes from a big explosion or something ^ ^a
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART NINE
I indulge myself with Suukei's charms.
Within this mana field is a world of only she and I.
I have even forgotten the fact that Suukei is mortal, and one day the time of departure will come inevitably.
As long as we are with each other, that is enough.
To hold hands and walk, to enjoy the cold breeze side by side.
And--to cuddle together at night.
These small things that repeat everyday have become my invaluable possessions.
These are not things I could have gained when staying at Mika sama's side.
When I am together with Suukei, everything else seems very distant--the master, or the battles between Absolute Angels.
I am intoxicated in such times.
However, even in my dreams, I wouldn't have guessed the way in which everything ended.
Part 9 fin
OK, before we go on to the anguishing later parts, here are the cover images of Kaon chan in the novel:
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Now, tell me that you are ready for some serious pain...
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
[Kyoshiro To Towa No Sora]Novel, Prelude: Chapter II--Kaon's Helix (Part 8)
Lethe's Note:
Enjoy.
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART EIGHT
"Then, I am counting on you."
I put on the sheet and sit still on the bed, with my body leaning forward and fingers curving. As Absolute Angel, no matter what pose is requested, I can stay put as long as mana has not been completely depleted.
She--Suukei, started waving her brush.
Suukei is her nickname*, a name after the God of Sun in Indian Mythology. Since she feels really shy about her true name, she hopes I can call her by this name instead. (* Rather than a nickname, it's more like a pseudonym. God of Sun in Indian Mythology is Surya (i.e. Suukei in Japanese. More information can be found here. After all, Hi-chan has to be Sun-related, doesn't she? ^_^)
If I am not mistaken, this is a name of a male God, isn't it? I raised my doubts. She replied that she adopted it because she liked the pronunciation.
"Can't I?" Suukei smiled.
No such things at all. If you like it this way, so be it.
Your real name, I will place it deep in my heart. It is my treasure, I will cherish it dearly.
Suukei-- what an elegant name.
"Then, once again, I am counting on you, Suukei."
When I called her so, she gave me a bashful grin.
Black as a crow moistening its feathers; white as white china; blue as water in a lake. Infinite colors blend together and have overflowed. On the canvas, my figure is slowly forming into its shape.
These are the colors of this world.
And it's not black and white. This world is filled with colors, sounds and brightness.
Such as-----
The green we see when two of us stroll on a small road. The sound of stream when we cross the river. The twinkling of stars we watch at night. Grass, trees, soil, water, birds, fire and wind, everything has their own pleasure.
The world where the two of us dwell in is so wonderful. All my senses are being satisfied. How can I even describe such happiness? I don't really know.
Suukei kept her brush dancing.
At these times, the gaze that she casts on me--and me exclusively-- is extremely passionate, which makes me very, very pleasant.
Suukei's eyes are usually placid, only now can I see her strong emotions and her keen look.
Like pure blue flames burning silently.
In fact, I don't know much about painting.
Suukei says it's like something is exploding from inside. But it is hard to put that "something" into exact words.
As I thought, these concepts are still too hard for me to understand.
No, even if I don't understand, it's not a big deal.
Suukei's work is absolutely important.
Myself drawn by Suukei. Murakumo no Kaon.
Just trying to imagine what kind of painting it would be, I could hear my loud heartbeat.
By her own rhythm, Suukei kept moving her brush.
Just then, almost unbelievably, she showed a troubled face for the first time.
"No matter which color I use, Kaon chan's image would be covered."
Sorry, it was my request in the beginning, but...
So she said, and then I saw her falling into frustration and sullenness.
And I, too, grew annoyed at myself who couldn't give her any suggestions.
I couldn't just sit still anymore.
I tried dropping the mana from my body like water droplets onto Suukei's drawing tools.
After that, Suukei turned quite cheerful.
"Yes! This is THE color I want!"
Suukei happily and innocently hugged me and cried out such words,
Looking at her, I couldn't help but think, if this were the real correct way to use mana, then I would have been so fortunate to be Absolute Angel.
Isn't it ridiculous and silly that I even thought so, for things like this? Yet I couldn't help but feel happy about it.
As my thoughts wandered, time passed and the sun sunk below the horizon.
Suukei put down her brush.
"Kaon chan, let's call it a day."
"Is it done already?"
"It will be fine. According to the current speed, we have plenty of time to finish it."
The initial honor form in the conversation now has disappeared. (* Suukei was using honor form speaking to Kaon chan in the beginning, which can't be easily shown in English)
This is the best proof that we have become closer.
Even after sunset, our time together wouldn't end.
Brief dinner time, and tea time following it.
Chatting in front of the furnace innocently.
Then at night, the two of us squeezed together into the same small and narrow bed. (*ah, my nose is bleeding)
So cramped......Suukei blushed and said sorry.
I embraced her. (* Someone call 911 for me please--)
Thinking.
Why do I love Suukei so much?
Why can't anyone else do, like my master, Mika sama?
Anyone would agree.
No matter what to compare, beauty, body proportion, wisdom, class, leadership, or power.
Suukei is not as good at any as Mika sama.
That is undeniable, but why?
Because she saved me?
No, that can't be the answer.
Because Mika sama is the one I owe my own life to.
She has even spent vast money and technologies, just to raise my abilities to the best.
Or am I attracted by Suukei's talent of drawing?
No, Mika sama has plenty of such mistresses.
They have been ordered to paint my portraits, and hang them up in Mika sama's private room.
Then is it her shining eyes? Her sweet voice? Her clumsy action? Or her slender figure?
No, it’s none of those.
Though even the thought is scary, but even if Suukei lost any of above, I…I would not have changed my love for her.
Why does it have to be Suukei, this petite, shy girl with shortcomings?
Why?
As I thought so, I reached to the side of pillow.
A picture book that Suukei made in her childhood was placed on the bookshelf.
The name of the book is “The Gold Axe and the Silver Axe”.
When the spirit of the spring asks the boy to take one back, he chooses not the gold axe nor the silver axe, but only his own iron axe. (*an iron axe and Hi-chan? Physically, I can't imagine them been alike ^ ^a)
To me, who has no childhood at all, this is fresh and interesting, but somehow also nostalgic.
Suukei is the missing piece of my heart.
Not to anyone else, only belonging to me.
That is something absolutely certain.
Destiny----maybe it is a cliched word, but I just can’t help thinking like that.
No matter how many incarnations we go through, we will for sure meet each other. No no, so far the two of us have been, and we will, too, in the future.
Yes----this must have been our destiny.
That’s why I can’t let go, and I don’t want to go.
So I pray in my heart.
May the cool breeze go on.
May we become even closer.
May we share each other's warmth.
And may I----stay as her angel.
God bless us.
(Part 8 fin)
After-thoughts:
Kaon chan is the biggest fan girl of Himiko-- or Suukei, according to her own wish :P
This part is the sweetest among the entire chapter, even more than KnM episode 10. However, this also means, the angst will start soon O_Q
I hope you liked it.
Enjoy.
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART EIGHT
"Then, I am counting on you."
I put on the sheet and sit still on the bed, with my body leaning forward and fingers curving. As Absolute Angel, no matter what pose is requested, I can stay put as long as mana has not been completely depleted.
She--Suukei, started waving her brush.
Suukei is her nickname*, a name after the God of Sun in Indian Mythology. Since she feels really shy about her true name, she hopes I can call her by this name instead. (* Rather than a nickname, it's more like a pseudonym. God of Sun in Indian Mythology is Surya (i.e. Suukei in Japanese. More information can be found here. After all, Hi-chan has to be Sun-related, doesn't she? ^_^)
If I am not mistaken, this is a name of a male God, isn't it? I raised my doubts. She replied that she adopted it because she liked the pronunciation.
"Can't I?" Suukei smiled.
No such things at all. If you like it this way, so be it.
Your real name, I will place it deep in my heart. It is my treasure, I will cherish it dearly.
Suukei-- what an elegant name.
"Then, once again, I am counting on you, Suukei."
When I called her so, she gave me a bashful grin.
Black as a crow moistening its feathers; white as white china; blue as water in a lake. Infinite colors blend together and have overflowed. On the canvas, my figure is slowly forming into its shape.
These are the colors of this world.
And it's not black and white. This world is filled with colors, sounds and brightness.
Such as-----
The green we see when two of us stroll on a small road. The sound of stream when we cross the river. The twinkling of stars we watch at night. Grass, trees, soil, water, birds, fire and wind, everything has their own pleasure.
The world where the two of us dwell in is so wonderful. All my senses are being satisfied. How can I even describe such happiness? I don't really know.
Suukei kept her brush dancing.
At these times, the gaze that she casts on me--and me exclusively-- is extremely passionate, which makes me very, very pleasant.
Suukei's eyes are usually placid, only now can I see her strong emotions and her keen look.
Like pure blue flames burning silently.
In fact, I don't know much about painting.
Suukei says it's like something is exploding from inside. But it is hard to put that "something" into exact words.
As I thought, these concepts are still too hard for me to understand.
No, even if I don't understand, it's not a big deal.
Suukei's work is absolutely important.
Myself drawn by Suukei. Murakumo no Kaon.
Just trying to imagine what kind of painting it would be, I could hear my loud heartbeat.
By her own rhythm, Suukei kept moving her brush.
Just then, almost unbelievably, she showed a troubled face for the first time.
"No matter which color I use, Kaon chan's image would be covered."
Sorry, it was my request in the beginning, but...
So she said, and then I saw her falling into frustration and sullenness.
And I, too, grew annoyed at myself who couldn't give her any suggestions.
I couldn't just sit still anymore.
I tried dropping the mana from my body like water droplets onto Suukei's drawing tools.
After that, Suukei turned quite cheerful.
"Yes! This is THE color I want!"
Suukei happily and innocently hugged me and cried out such words,
Looking at her, I couldn't help but think, if this were the real correct way to use mana, then I would have been so fortunate to be Absolute Angel.
Isn't it ridiculous and silly that I even thought so, for things like this? Yet I couldn't help but feel happy about it.
As my thoughts wandered, time passed and the sun sunk below the horizon.
Suukei put down her brush.
"Kaon chan, let's call it a day."
"Is it done already?"
"It will be fine. According to the current speed, we have plenty of time to finish it."
The initial honor form in the conversation now has disappeared. (* Suukei was using honor form speaking to Kaon chan in the beginning, which can't be easily shown in English)
This is the best proof that we have become closer.
Even after sunset, our time together wouldn't end.
Brief dinner time, and tea time following it.
Chatting in front of the furnace innocently.
Then at night, the two of us squeezed together into the same small and narrow bed. (*ah, my nose is bleeding)
So cramped......Suukei blushed and said sorry.
I embraced her. (* Someone call 911 for me please--)
Thinking.
Why do I love Suukei so much?
Why can't anyone else do, like my master, Mika sama?
Anyone would agree.
No matter what to compare, beauty, body proportion, wisdom, class, leadership, or power.
Suukei is not as good at any as Mika sama.
That is undeniable, but why?
Because she saved me?
No, that can't be the answer.
Because Mika sama is the one I owe my own life to.
She has even spent vast money and technologies, just to raise my abilities to the best.
Or am I attracted by Suukei's talent of drawing?
No, Mika sama has plenty of such mistresses.
They have been ordered to paint my portraits, and hang them up in Mika sama's private room.
Then is it her shining eyes? Her sweet voice? Her clumsy action? Or her slender figure?
No, it’s none of those.
Though even the thought is scary, but even if Suukei lost any of above, I…I would not have changed my love for her.
Why does it have to be Suukei, this petite, shy girl with shortcomings?
Why?
As I thought so, I reached to the side of pillow.
A picture book that Suukei made in her childhood was placed on the bookshelf.
The name of the book is “The Gold Axe and the Silver Axe”.
When the spirit of the spring asks the boy to take one back, he chooses not the gold axe nor the silver axe, but only his own iron axe. (*an iron axe and Hi-chan? Physically, I can't imagine them been alike ^ ^a)
To me, who has no childhood at all, this is fresh and interesting, but somehow also nostalgic.
Suukei is the missing piece of my heart.
Not to anyone else, only belonging to me.
That is something absolutely certain.
Destiny----maybe it is a cliched word, but I just can’t help thinking like that.
No matter how many incarnations we go through, we will for sure meet each other. No no, so far the two of us have been, and we will, too, in the future.
Yes----this must have been our destiny.
That’s why I can’t let go, and I don’t want to go.
So I pray in my heart.
May the cool breeze go on.
May we become even closer.
May we share each other's warmth.
And may I----stay as her angel.
God bless us.
(Part 8 fin)
After-thoughts:
Kaon chan is the biggest fan girl of Himiko-- or Suukei, according to her own wish :P
This part is the sweetest among the entire chapter, even more than KnM episode 10. However, this also means, the angst will start soon O_Q
I hope you liked it.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
[Kyoshiro To Towa No Sora]Novel, Prelude: Chapter II--Kaon's Helix (Part 7)
Lethe's Note:
The second half is up, after all ^ ^a Part 8 will be shorter, and part 9 really short. As least I won't be as busy next week...
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART SEVEN
The sound of sizzling oil and the morning sunlight woke me up.
Different than that time. I am wearing a white shirt on myself right now.
Because it is her clothes, I feel a little tight around my chest.
It smells like flowers bathed in the sun.
Is this her smell?
I am getting up and starting to search for her.
In the kitchen, she is turning a frying pan.
Great.
It wasn't just a dream.
In the morning sunlight, she is wearing a white apron.
How can this scene be--so splendid?
A natural smile occurs from the curve of her lips, and it seems that she hasn't even realized it herself.
Her fluxing hair, her shining sweat, and her rosy cheeks.
All are very energetic.
I can watch you like this forever, you know.
When she noticed me, she stopped her hands, her face completely reddened.
"Ah, ah...ah...ano"
She fixed her position, backing up a little and bowed to me,
Like a puppy, or a child.
So very cute.
"Good...good morning."
This is the first time I hear her voice.
It is a voice clear and pure that splits the sky, a voice sweet as honey from flowers, like music to my ears.
"Ano...how do you feel? Do you feel pain anywhere? Em, I can't call a doctor here, and I should have gone to the town, but...the road has been..."
"It's OK. I am fine."
Words have escaped my mouth just like that. Till now, I've had no other conversations with anyone but Mika sama.
So this is what is called a "conversation". And the wish to communicate with someone.
"Really, are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure."
It is the truth.
When I woke up this morning all fresh and clear, I have known it.
This is a peaceful morning without blur.
Therefore, I smiled at her with gratitude.
"Thank you for saving me."
"......Great"
She smiled quite happily.
Just then, her stomach made a small noise.
"Ah..."
Is it because now she is relieved and at ease now?
"Sono...ano...excuse me..."
Hiding her face behind the apron, she apologized.
Please don't worry, I will never laught at you.
"Let's have breakfast"
And so she and I enjoyed our breakfast.
The bread was a little overcooked and burned,
The scrambled egg was a little too sweet.
The salad had a little too much water in it.
It is not even comparable to what Mika sama has shown me in the best restaurants.
Plus, I don't even need food.
However, I am delighted.
Because she cooked it for me.
If I use the phrase "very delicious" to express my feelings, that must be the right words. But I would like something more than that.
I asked if I could prepare the black tea after the meal.
Though it was my first time making it, she kept saying it was wonderful, which made me very happy.
She started to inform me of the current situation.
I am in a lake house among Academia's forest.
She is a student at North 61 School of Art, and she is staying here to work on an art to be shown in the Academia Festival. (*The same festival in episode 8.)
"So you are... an artist."
"No no, I am not professional. It is just something I like to do."
So she said, smiling.
She went on.
She has lost her parents since she was little, and grown up all by herself. Drawing and painting are the things she has confidence in.
She was walking by the lake, looking for some inspiration, when she found me floating along the river.
In order to catch me, she lost her cell phone in the river. The road was also blocked due to accidents, so she couldn't return to the town.
Such a slender body.
Trying her best, all for my sake.
All those mudded lounge and torn sleeves.
Obviously they are because of me.
"It is all my fault. I am sorry."
"Those ...those things don't matter, not at all."
She anxiously shakes her hand to deny it.
"Ah, I am sorry, I say things silly...what should I do, I, don't communicate well with people...but even so..."
"No, that's not true."
Anything you say, any sound you make, are really, really wonderful.
No matter how many times, I'd like to listen to it.
"Sono...etto, why are you here?"
To her question, I relied with a lie.
When I was travelling light by myself in Academia, I slipped and fell into the river, everything rushed away by the flow.
If thinking it over, anyone would know it is a lie.
However, she listened to it carefully as if it were true.
I struggled in between the guilt of telling her a lie and the wish of being accepted without doubts.
Absolute Angel, Mika sama, drawing people's mana.
I couldn't bring myself to tell her any of these truths.
Why is that?
I am Mika sama's Absolute Angel, now that I am fine, I should have returned immediately.
I should have.
Why would I do something like this?
As I kept on speaking, I was asking myself this question.
I don't dislike that girl. (*Kawaii Kaon chan. To like is to like, she had to say "I don't dislike". That's just cute
)
I want to be with her.
----Therefore, at last.
"If it doesn't bother you, can I stay here for a little while?"
So I said.
Would it be allowed?
She----nodded.
"There is plenty of food and water, and it is also convenient without luggage. And, really, ..."
"...?"
"We have just met. It would be a shame to part like this immediately..."
"Why is that?"
"Because...your hair, your style, your everything is so pretty, sparkling like a miss, a princess-- no, almost like a real angel."
Her face was red to her ears. Yet, she was trying her best to express herself.
"Last night, sono, I seem to have dreamed..."
"A dream, what kind?"
"In it...sonoo...we...we two..."
"We two?"
"I am sorry. I mustn't have been clear-minded."
She bowed as she spoke.
It must be the kiss.
Of course she would react like that. Who would have thought that she would be kissed by someone she met on the first day, and also a girl?
It can't be helped. I am the bad one.
Maybe just a little......no, though bad, it's still better not to tell her anything right now.
One day, when two of us have spent days together and gotten closer, I will tell her the truth and apologize to her.
When that time comes, will she allow me to do it?
Our kiss will be connected with heartbeats from both of us -- will that day ever arrive?
"In any case, I was thinking--if this person could become my figure drawing model, how beautiful would the picture be..."
"Do you want me to be your model?"
"Ah, I am sorry! Saying such a weird thing out of nowhere, I..."
"It's OK. I would like to."
"Ei?"
"Just take it as my appreciation for letting me staying here. The is the least I can do for you."
"But, is it really OK?"
"Yes."
"Thank you very much!"
She beamed happily, ah ah,--as dazzling as the sun.
"Then, nice to meet you, etto..."
Talking about which, I haven't self-introduced yet.
"Murakumo Kaon." (*Murakumo would be the last name, in the way Kaon introduced herself.)
"Kaon... Kaon...chan?"
"Chan?"
It was the first time I have been called so.
Though from a small and clumsy tongue, it sounded so warm, so nostalgic, as if it had been determined a thousand years ago.
I felt really, really happy about it.
"Ah, I am sorry to call you 'chan' all of a sudden...it's impolite"
She apologized again.
"That's fine. You can call me the way you want to."
"Bu...but"
"I'll be happier that way, too. Please."
"I, I understand."
She answered awkwardly.
I don't want her to be so rigid and uncomfortable.
Am I that scary?
I feel a little uneasy.
I will be gentle, be even gentler, as if wrapping a butterfly in my palms.
"What is your name?"
"Ah, that's right...ano, I am..."
For some reason, she withdrew herself again.
"......?"
"........."
"What's the matter?"
"Ano......sono......"
She told me in a diminishing voice.
In the past, unsympathetic classmates made fun of her name, and since then she hasn't been used to introducing her own name in front of people.
It may be a laughingstock for anyone, but it is very important to her.
"I see...I guess that can't be helped then..."
It can't be helped. I don't want to oppose her wish.
"...No...I will tell you. I would like you to know it."
That must be the proof of her kindness and trust.
"Thank you."
Words jumped out of my mouth.
Even when I was talking to Mika sama, that blur implies that those words, always carefully chosen, are all lies.
The real ones would flow like this.
Yes, these must be what I have truly wanted to say, what I have truly in my heart.
In a voice that I could hardly hear, she told me her real name.
A plain, ordinary name, yet very suitable for her.
I carved happiness into her name.
More than Mika sama's, more than my own, I would always, always respect this name.
I sealed the hut with my mana field.
To separate dimensions is also one kind of powers Absolute Angels have.
What is in this field will not be detected by anyone outside.
This will do.
From now on, this will be my--our home.
And so, our daily life has begun.
(Part 7 fin)
After-thoughts:
Uetake Sumio (植竹須美男) san, the series design for Kannazuki no Miko as well as Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora, is the author for this novel. And certainly, I can feel his love for Chikane/Himeko or Kaon/Himiko pair in the novel. It is too bad that both Kaishaku (the manga author) and KnM staff would like to make a KnM sequel, but it is somehow against the company's policy and the request was turned down.
Being supporting actresses in Kyoshiro anime, the past of those two can hardly be displayed----and even Himiko gets a little more screen time than the previous yuri-queen (2006 yamibo yuri champion). A long sigh for Kaon chan. I'll cross my fingers for the moment when they decide to make Kaon's Helix into OVA...
OK, complaints aside. Back to the novel, after all, Uetake san didn't tell us the real name of Himiko, only Kaon chan knows. There are again, many details we can refer to KnM. Like "a thousand years ago" has to do with miko's reincarnation, Chi...Kaon being called "chan" at the first time they meet, Himiko feeling awkward about it ^_^
I've found it interesting that Kaon chan lied about herself in order to be with her Himiko. After all, no one ever taught her how to lie, and I don't think any other Absolute Angel, given this situation, would think so far to lie about it. Of course I understand her feelings in this case. Still, the power of love is surely amazing
The second half is up, after all ^ ^a Part 8 will be shorter, and part 9 really short. As least I won't be as busy next week...
Please don't distribute without my permission.
PART SEVEN
The sound of sizzling oil and the morning sunlight woke me up.
Different than that time. I am wearing a white shirt on myself right now.
Because it is her clothes, I feel a little tight around my chest.
It smells like flowers bathed in the sun.
Is this her smell?
I am getting up and starting to search for her.
In the kitchen, she is turning a frying pan.
Great.
It wasn't just a dream.
In the morning sunlight, she is wearing a white apron.
How can this scene be--so splendid?
A natural smile occurs from the curve of her lips, and it seems that she hasn't even realized it herself.
Her fluxing hair, her shining sweat, and her rosy cheeks.
All are very energetic.
I can watch you like this forever, you know.
When she noticed me, she stopped her hands, her face completely reddened.
"Ah, ah...ah...ano"
She fixed her position, backing up a little and bowed to me,
Like a puppy, or a child.
So very cute.
"Good...good morning."
This is the first time I hear her voice.
It is a voice clear and pure that splits the sky, a voice sweet as honey from flowers, like music to my ears.
"Ano...how do you feel? Do you feel pain anywhere? Em, I can't call a doctor here, and I should have gone to the town, but...the road has been..."
"It's OK. I am fine."
Words have escaped my mouth just like that. Till now, I've had no other conversations with anyone but Mika sama.
So this is what is called a "conversation". And the wish to communicate with someone.
"Really, are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure."
It is the truth.
When I woke up this morning all fresh and clear, I have known it.
This is a peaceful morning without blur.
Therefore, I smiled at her with gratitude.
"Thank you for saving me."
"......Great"
She smiled quite happily.
Just then, her stomach made a small noise.
"Ah..."
Is it because now she is relieved and at ease now?
"Sono...ano...excuse me..."
Hiding her face behind the apron, she apologized.
Please don't worry, I will never laught at you.
"Let's have breakfast"
And so she and I enjoyed our breakfast.
The bread was a little overcooked and burned,
The scrambled egg was a little too sweet.
The salad had a little too much water in it.
It is not even comparable to what Mika sama has shown me in the best restaurants.
Plus, I don't even need food.
However, I am delighted.
Because she cooked it for me.
If I use the phrase "very delicious" to express my feelings, that must be the right words. But I would like something more than that.
I asked if I could prepare the black tea after the meal.
Though it was my first time making it, she kept saying it was wonderful, which made me very happy.
She started to inform me of the current situation.
I am in a lake house among Academia's forest.
She is a student at North 61 School of Art, and she is staying here to work on an art to be shown in the Academia Festival. (*The same festival in episode 8.)
"So you are... an artist."
"No no, I am not professional. It is just something I like to do."
So she said, smiling.
She went on.
She has lost her parents since she was little, and grown up all by herself. Drawing and painting are the things she has confidence in.
She was walking by the lake, looking for some inspiration, when she found me floating along the river.
In order to catch me, she lost her cell phone in the river. The road was also blocked due to accidents, so she couldn't return to the town.
Such a slender body.
Trying her best, all for my sake.
All those mudded lounge and torn sleeves.
Obviously they are because of me.
"It is all my fault. I am sorry."
"Those ...those things don't matter, not at all."
She anxiously shakes her hand to deny it.
"Ah, I am sorry, I say things silly...what should I do, I, don't communicate well with people...but even so..."
"No, that's not true."
Anything you say, any sound you make, are really, really wonderful.
No matter how many times, I'd like to listen to it.
"Sono...etto, why are you here?"
To her question, I relied with a lie.
When I was travelling light by myself in Academia, I slipped and fell into the river, everything rushed away by the flow.
If thinking it over, anyone would know it is a lie.
However, she listened to it carefully as if it were true.
I struggled in between the guilt of telling her a lie and the wish of being accepted without doubts.
Absolute Angel, Mika sama, drawing people's mana.
I couldn't bring myself to tell her any of these truths.
Why is that?
I am Mika sama's Absolute Angel, now that I am fine, I should have returned immediately.
I should have.
Why would I do something like this?
As I kept on speaking, I was asking myself this question.
I don't dislike that girl. (*Kawaii Kaon chan. To like is to like, she had to say "I don't dislike". That's just cute
) I want to be with her.
----Therefore, at last.
"If it doesn't bother you, can I stay here for a little while?"
So I said.
Would it be allowed?
She----nodded.
"There is plenty of food and water, and it is also convenient without luggage. And, really, ..."
"...?"
"We have just met. It would be a shame to part like this immediately..."
"Why is that?"
"Because...your hair, your style, your everything is so pretty, sparkling like a miss, a princess-- no, almost like a real angel."
Her face was red to her ears. Yet, she was trying her best to express herself.
"Last night, sono, I seem to have dreamed..."
"A dream, what kind?"
"In it...sonoo...we...we two..."
"We two?"
"I am sorry. I mustn't have been clear-minded."
She bowed as she spoke.
It must be the kiss.
Of course she would react like that. Who would have thought that she would be kissed by someone she met on the first day, and also a girl?
It can't be helped. I am the bad one.
Maybe just a little......no, though bad, it's still better not to tell her anything right now.
One day, when two of us have spent days together and gotten closer, I will tell her the truth and apologize to her.
When that time comes, will she allow me to do it?
Our kiss will be connected with heartbeats from both of us -- will that day ever arrive?
"In any case, I was thinking--if this person could become my figure drawing model, how beautiful would the picture be..."
"Do you want me to be your model?"
"Ah, I am sorry! Saying such a weird thing out of nowhere, I..."
"It's OK. I would like to."
"Ei?"
"Just take it as my appreciation for letting me staying here. The is the least I can do for you."
"But, is it really OK?"
"Yes."
"Thank you very much!"
She beamed happily, ah ah,--as dazzling as the sun.
"Then, nice to meet you, etto..."
Talking about which, I haven't self-introduced yet.
"Murakumo Kaon." (*Murakumo would be the last name, in the way Kaon introduced herself.)
"Kaon... Kaon...chan?"
"Chan?"
It was the first time I have been called so.
Though from a small and clumsy tongue, it sounded so warm, so nostalgic, as if it had been determined a thousand years ago.
I felt really, really happy about it.
"Ah, I am sorry to call you 'chan' all of a sudden...it's impolite"
She apologized again.
"That's fine. You can call me the way you want to."
"Bu...but"
"I'll be happier that way, too. Please."
"I, I understand."
She answered awkwardly.
I don't want her to be so rigid and uncomfortable.
Am I that scary?
I feel a little uneasy.
I will be gentle, be even gentler, as if wrapping a butterfly in my palms.
"What is your name?"
"Ah, that's right...ano, I am..."
For some reason, she withdrew herself again.
"......?"
"........."
"What's the matter?"
"Ano......sono......"
She told me in a diminishing voice.
In the past, unsympathetic classmates made fun of her name, and since then she hasn't been used to introducing her own name in front of people.
It may be a laughingstock for anyone, but it is very important to her.
"I see...I guess that can't be helped then..."
It can't be helped. I don't want to oppose her wish.
"...No...I will tell you. I would like you to know it."
That must be the proof of her kindness and trust.
"Thank you."
Words jumped out of my mouth.
Even when I was talking to Mika sama, that blur implies that those words, always carefully chosen, are all lies.
The real ones would flow like this.
Yes, these must be what I have truly wanted to say, what I have truly in my heart.
In a voice that I could hardly hear, she told me her real name.
A plain, ordinary name, yet very suitable for her.
I carved happiness into her name.
More than Mika sama's, more than my own, I would always, always respect this name.
I sealed the hut with my mana field.
To separate dimensions is also one kind of powers Absolute Angels have.
What is in this field will not be detected by anyone outside.
This will do.
From now on, this will be my--our home.
And so, our daily life has begun.
(Part 7 fin)
After-thoughts:
Uetake Sumio (植竹須美男) san, the series design for Kannazuki no Miko as well as Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora, is the author for this novel. And certainly, I can feel his love for Chikane/Himeko or Kaon/Himiko pair in the novel. It is too bad that both Kaishaku (the manga author) and KnM staff would like to make a KnM sequel, but it is somehow against the company's policy and the request was turned down.
Being supporting actresses in Kyoshiro anime, the past of those two can hardly be displayed----and even Himiko gets a little more screen time than the previous yuri-queen (2006 yamibo yuri champion). A long sigh for Kaon chan. I'll cross my fingers for the moment when they decide to make Kaon's Helix into OVA...
OK, complaints aside. Back to the novel, after all, Uetake san didn't tell us the real name of Himiko, only Kaon chan knows. There are again, many details we can refer to KnM. Like "a thousand years ago" has to do with miko's reincarnation, Chi...Kaon being called "chan" at the first time they meet, Himiko feeling awkward about it ^_^
I've found it interesting that Kaon chan lied about herself in order to be with her Himiko. After all, no one ever taught her how to lie, and I don't think any other Absolute Angel, given this situation, would think so far to lie about it. Of course I understand her feelings in this case. Still, the power of love is surely amazing
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