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Wish upon a black rabbit. Yuhan's card translation

Part 1.

We achieved our goal of catching a black rabbit... So for the next few days... We decided to stay in Lapan.

- Lapan Hotel -

One day... Yuhan came to my room.

Yuhan: Master. It's already evening, do you have any plans?

You: Not at all.

Yuhan: That's good. Then...

Yuhan: Do you want to go to a rabbit cafe with me?

You: A rabbit cafe?

Yuhan: We received information about black rabbits from the owner the other day... It's that shop.

Yuhan: A while ago... It seems like a black rabbit was born in that shop...

Yuhan: I'd like to go see it with Master.

You: Okay then.

Yuhan: Fufu, then... Let's get ready for the cafe.

You: Uh-huh.

- Lapan Rabbit Cafe -

- A little later -

When we entered the cafe... We decided to talk to the granny who ran the cafe.

Yuhan: Good evening, Granny.

Grandma: Oh, it's you. Good evening.

You: Good evening.

Yuhan: We heard that a baby rabbit was born in this cafe...

Yuhan: Can we see the cub?

Grandma: Mm? Oh, yeah, I don't mind.

Grandma: I owe you a lot. Consider this my gratitude and watch as much as you like.

You: Thank you very much.

Grandma led us to the rabbit yard behind the café.

Yuhan: They aren't kept in the café, are they?

Grandma: Yes, I keep all the babies in this yard.

Grandma: There are a lot of rabbits in the yard... Don't step on them.

You: Okay.

Grandma: Oh... This little one closer to you. Look, it's him.

Grandma picked up the rabbit that was sitting close to the entrance of the yard.

Yuhan: ...This is... So cute.

Grandma: This baby was born only 2 weeks ago.

Grandma: Rabbits grow up quickly.

Grandma: To see a rabbit of this size... You guys are very lucky.

After saying that...Grandma carefully gave the rabbit to Yuhan.

Grandma: Take care of this little one.

Yuhan: Yes. Thank you very much.

Grandma: Well... Then I'll get back to work.

Grandma: When you're done, call me.

Yuhan: Okay.

*Step step step*

Yuhan: Fufu... Such soft and fluffy fur.

Yuhan holds the rabbit in his hands and... Gently strokes it.

Yuhan: Master, would you like to hold this little one?

You: Yeah.

Yuhan: Then... Please sit here.

Yuhan allowed me to sit on the wooden stool in the yard.

You: Thank you.

Yuhan: I'll put the rabbit on your lap.

After saying that... Yuhan gently put the rabbit on my lap.

Yuhan: He doesn't run away and seems to be a very quiet little rabbit.

You: So cute.

Yuhan: I agree.

Yuhan: Fufu... We are very lucky to be able to be with such a cute rabbit like this.

Yuhan: When I arrived in Lapan City... I would like the master to have a special memory.

You: Thank you, Yuhan.

Yuhan: Fufu... You don't need to thank me.

Yuhan: On the contrary, I saw master with the rabbit... That's a special memory for me.

Yuhan: The little rabbit is certainly very cute...

Yuhan: But the master who holds one in their arms... They're even cuter.

You: Um...

Yuhan: Fufu... To be the only one who can witness such a scene...

Yuhan: I am a very lucky man.

You: Yuhan...

Then... Up until now, the little rabbit was looking at us... As if wanting to be pampered, it rolled over in my lap.

You: Cu... Cute...

Yuhan: Oya oya. To be able to capture the master's gaze in an instant...

Yuhan: Looks like I have a rival.

After saying that, Yuhan smiled softly at the rabbit. And, as if tempted by that smile... The other rabbits gathered around us.

You: Do you all want me to pet you?

Yuhan: Fufu... It seems so.

Yuhan: When their heads are pressed to your fingers like that... You can't help but pet them.

Yuhan: Really... They ask to be petted so nicely that I kind of want to be like them.

You: Eh?

I tried to ask Yuhan what he meant, but... He was like "I didn't say anything"... Yuhan was calmly petting the rabbit... I pretended I didn't hear anything.

- A little later -

While we were having fun surrounded by rabbits... A boy came into the store crying, holding a rabbit in his arms.

Boy: Uu... Uu... What should I do..!

Boy: Grandma! Grandma! Kuro... Save Kuro..!

Yuhan: Oya... What happened?

Boy: Kuro... Kuro...

Boy: Hey, where's Grandma? I need to show her Kuro right now.

Boy: Grandma..! Grandma..!

You: Grandma is in the store now...

*Step step step*

Grandma: I thought it was noisy in the yard, so I came... What happened?

You: Ah, Grandma!

Boy: Uu... Uu... Kuro... He hasn't moved much for a long time...

Boy: Please, Grandma... Check on Kuro.

Grandma: ...Did Kuro eat well this morning?

Boy: He hasn't eaten... He's lost his appetite lately...

Boy: I was able to feed him shredded carrots before... But not a single bite today...

Grandma: Is that so..?

Boy: B-But... Kuro will get better, right?

Yuhan: Can I take a look at Kuro-san?

Boy: Uh... Yeah...

Boy: This little rabbit... Come on, Kuro... Open your eyes...

The boy put the rabbit named Kuro down on the ground. But... Kuro didn't even move.

You: (This is...)

Yuhan: .....

Grandma: ...Kuro... is already dead.

Boy: ...Eh...?

Part 2.

Boy: T-That's... A lie... That's a lie..!

Boy: Before I left the house... He really did open his eyes...

Boy: That's... Kuro couldn't have died...

Grandma: His body is still warm... It hasn't been that long since he died.

Grandma: While you were coming here... Perhaps his life had come to an end.

Boy: Uu... Uwaaaah..! Kuro... Kuro...

Seeing the boy cry... I felt my heart clench.

Yuhan: Poor thing... But life can't be prolonged.

Grandma: Yes. ... Lately, that child has been bringing Kuro here often.

Grandma: "Kuro isn't feeling well"... I was worried for a long time.

Grandma: I suspected that his life was coming to an end... ...And it finally happened.

You: Is that so...

Grandma: They went together for a walk every day... He always spent time with Kuro.

Yuhan: ...Is that so...

You: It must be hard...

Yuhan: Yeah... It hurts even more when you hear Grandma's story.

Boy: Uu... Uu... Kuro, open your eyes...

Yuhan: ....

*Step step step*

Yuhan walks up to the crying boy who is hugging Kuro... Yuhan gently puts his hand on the boy's back.

Boy: Uuu...

Yuhan: ...Kuro-san was really appreciated.

Boy: Uh-huh... ...Kuro is my friend.... My family...

Boy: Uu... Uu... I wanted to be together more...

Boy: Kuro... I'm sorry I didn't save you...

Yuhan: ....

Yuhan: ...Kuro-san went back to the moon.

Boy: ...To the moon?

Yuhan: Yes, in the Eastern Land... They say that when a rabbit dies, it returns to the moon.

Yuhan: There are many rabbits there... They seem to be happy together.

Yuhan: ...Kuro-san went to the moon in the arms of his beloved owner...

Yuhan: I'm sure he'll be happy there.

Boy: Uu... If that's true, then good...

Yuhan listened to the boy's story... He stroked boy's back until he stopped crying. This situation... I watched in silence.

- Lapan Hill -

- A little later -

When the boy went home... We also thanked grandma and left the café. And I... Came with Yuhan to a hill with a beautiful view. The sun had already set, and the moon was shining in the sky.

Yuhan: The boy we saw today... I hope he can soon accept Kuro-san's death.

You: That's right.

Yuhan: He doesn't have sad memories of Kuro-san...

Yuhan: I wish he could only have pleasant memories of Kuro-san.

You: Yuhan is kind.

Yuhan: Oya... Me?

You: Because you were there for the boy.

Yuhan: That's...

Yuhan: It's just... I can understand the boy's pain...

You: Yuhan too?

Yuhan: Yes. It was quite a long time ago.

Yuhan: Actually, when I was a child... I had a rabbit.

Yuhan: At that time, my mother told me that there was a legend that "rabbits return to the moon"...

You: I see.

Yuhan: I caught rabbits for food, but... There were some too small to eat.

Yuhan: There was no reason to kill them if we weren't going to eat them.

Yuhan: One day, I found a rabbit that had fallen into a trap I had set. It was weakened.

Yuhan: I decided to take it home and protect it.

You: What happened next?

Yuhan: After that... While taking care of the rabbit, I began to get attached to it...

Yuhan: I decided to keep the little rabbit even when it grew up.

You: I see.

Yuhan: Fufu... It was cute to see him eating from my hands...

Yuhan: There wasn't a single day when I would be bored... I watched the rabbit carefully.

Yuhan: ...But soon...

Yuhan: Unfortunately, the rabbit got sick and died.

You: It must have been hard...

Yuhan: Yes... At that time, I cried like that boy.

Yuhan: I lived in a small village... No doctor would accept the rabbit.

Yuhan: ...Even if I went to the city to show it to a vet...

Yuhan: I lived a poor life... I didn't have enough money to pay for the treatment.

Yuhan: At that time... I became aware of my worthlessness.

You: Is that so...

Yuhan: And at the same time...

Yuhan: The rabbits return to the moon... Both me and my family...

Yuhan: I realized that everyone's lives will end someday.

You: Yuhan...

Yuhan: But...

Yuhan: Having become a devil's butler... My life has lost its natural end...

Yuhan: No matter how many centuries and millennia pass... I will not die a natural death.

Yuhan: However, no matter how bitter it is for me...

Yuhan: The life of a devil butler... Is always on the brink of death.

Yuhan: It's just that the duration can't be measured...

Yuhan: Where to end... Nothing has changed.

You: ...Is that so.

Yuhan: In the sense that death is just around the corner...

Yuhan: Whether I was a devil butler or a soldier... Nothing has changed.

Yuhan: When I was a soldier... My life could end at any moment...

Yuhan: I dedicated myself to my duty.

Yuhan: If my life was to end...

Yuhan: For my family and hometown... I wanted to give my life for them.

You: Yuhan...

(But if that's the case...)

Yuhan: That's... I'm sorry for suddenly bringing this up...

You: ......

In his days as a soldier... Yuhan was willing to sacrifice himself for his family and the town... As for the butlers and me now... Is he willing to do the same? When I imagine Yuhan disappearing... I feel sad.

You: How do you feel about your life now?

Yuhan: Hmm... Now?

You: Do you think there's no point in dying?

Yuhan: Master...

Yuhan: I'm sorry. It seems my story has upset you.

Yuhan: But... Don't worry, Master.

Yuhan: Now... My way of thinking has changed a bit.

You: Really..?

Yuhan: Yes.

Yuhan: Now, as long as I'm alive... I want to create memories with Master.

Yuhan: Since life is limited by death...

Yuhan: When the time of the end comes... I want it to be filled with happiness.

Yuhan: That's what I think now.

Yuhan: Besides... Now I have a reason not to die so easily.

You: A reason..?

Yuhan: Yes. If I die, master will be sad.

Yuhan: I... I don't want to be the cause of aster's sadness.

Yuhan: When master cries, I want to be by their side and wipe away their tears...

Yuhan: I want to be by your side and be close to your heart...

Yuhan: That's why, Master, from now on...

Yuhan: That sweet and beautiful smile... I want it to always shine on your face.

You: Yuhan...

Yuhan smiled and took my hand.

You: Eh... Yu-Yuhan..?

Yuhan: Master, what I'm about to do... Forgive me for this.

You: What are you...

Yuhan then brought my palm to his face. He touched the inside of it with his lips.

You: Eh!?

Yuhan: ...My sincere feelings and desires... They may be inappropriate in a master-butler relationship.

Yuhan: But up until now, I... I was imagining life with Name-sama.

Yuhan: When the hunt for angels ends and we are relieved of our duties as devil butlers... What will happen to our relationship...?

Yuhan: The moment when I meet master as a man, not as a butler. I can't help but think about it.

You: T-That's...

Yuhan: In my imagination... After so many memories with master...

Yuhan: ... I will return to the moon before master.

Yuhan: That's the end I want to meet.

You: ... Return before me?

Yuhan: I know this contradicts what I said earlier.

Yuhan: If I die first... Master will definitely be upset.

Yuhan: But...

Yuhan: Life without master... I can't think about it anymore.

Yuhan: Even imagining it... It's scary... I can't do anything with it.

Yuhan: ...So that none of us would be sad...

Yuhan: If we could return to the moon together... We would be happy.

You: Yuhan...

Yuhan: What is it... Sorry for such a dark story.

Yyhan: I never thought about something like that before...

Yuhan: When people meet someone important... They tend to become emotional.

Yuhan: But now... If we can touch each other like this and express our feelings...

Yuhan: Instead of talking about death that will occur someday... Let's enjoy the journey instead.

Yuhan: Memories of a walk together...

Yuhan: Until the very end... Let that be our light.

You: Yes.

Let's remember together until the end comes... Hearing Yuhan's words, I nodded. Even when the end comes, we will be together... I silently hoped for that.

[im-peech]

[Shinonome Yuhan Birthday Card 2024]

*This is my very first time translating (big help from screen translate :>) so there will be mistakes and grammatical errors, please feel free to correct them!

*Note before reading the Butler story: This story contains spoilers for the “Water Dragon Song” event story. We recommend that you read up to chapter 12 of the event story before reading this card’s story.

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Chapter 1 - Throw away everything

[One day before Yuhan’s birthday]

Summer is almost coming to an end.

Yuhan’s birthday is tomorrow.

This year’s birthday, I have already decided what to give to the butlers.

A ring worn on the little finger… It’s a “pinky ring.”

Wearing the ring on the pinky finger of the left hand… It seems that its meaning is “preventing happiness from escaping.”

Understanding the meaning, I immediately set out the present for Yuhan… I prepared a ring with a small Spinel set in it.

And I wanted to prepare the situation for giving over the ring… I wrote a letter to Yuhan.

“On your birthday, let’s have dinner together.”

…

After the butlers have gone asleep… I left the letter in front of the door of the butler’s office in the villa.

I’m looking forward to seeing Yuhan’s reaction after reading the letter. Then, I fell asleep.

[Yuhan’s birthday day]

*Knock.. Knock…*

Yuhan: Lord, may I come in?

> “Of course.”

> “Yes.”

Sound of door opening

Yuhan: Good morning, Lord.

> “That costume…”

Yuhan: Yes, this… This will be my birthday costume this year.

Flure’s technique for making clothes… It’s truly something to behold.

> “It suits you very well.”

> “You look splendid.”

Yuhan: Fufu. Thank you very much, Lord.

Yuhan: What I asked you about today has something to do with this costume…

I would like to talk to you about my birthday.

> “About the letter?”

Yuhan: Yes. Thank you very much for the wonderful letter.

Yuhan: So it was written in the letter… I would like to ask you about the idea of “Let’s have dinner together.”

> “About that…”

I explained the situation to him.

Today is Yuhan’day… So I want to go out somewhere together, celebrate his birthday, and enjoy his birthday to the fullest.

As a finale, we will enjoy dinner together. At dinner, we will decide where to go next.

I told him that since it was his birthday, I wanted him to enjoy it without any hesitation.

> “Let’s enjoy your birthday without worrying about anything.”

> “Let’s go and eat Yuhan’s favorite food!”

Yuhan: Lord…

Yuhan: Thank you for thinking so much about me, even though I am just a servant…

Thank you very much.

Yuhan: I’m glad that the Lord thought of me like this… I am so honored that I cannot express my feelings in words.

Yuhan: However… I am happy enough thanks to the Lord’s feelings

Yuhan: Besides, I have the chance to sit at the same table as the Lord…

As a butler, this is unacceptable behavior.

Yuhan: So… Please spend today for the Lord’s happiness, not mine.

> “But I want to congratulate Yuhan.”

> “But I want Yuhan to be happy.”

Yuhan: Lord…

Yuhan: Fufu… 

I can't believe you care so much about my sake. 

Yuhan: The Lord is always so kind.

If I decline this any more, I will end up losing this chance…

> “Is there a place you want to go?”

Yuhan: A place I want to go…

Hmm, there are some but…

This is a little… That would be a selfish request.

Above all, it would be troublesome for the Lord.

> “I don’t mind it.”

Yuhan: Lord…

Fufu, thank you very much.

Yuhan: Well then…

I apologize for the inconvenience… Please accompany me with my selfishness all day today.

In this way, we can make Yuhan’s “selfishness” come true… I started preparing to go out.

[After a while]

We were visiting a fashionable clothing store. The atmosphere is somewhat different from other shops in the town… 

> “This store is…”

Yuhan: This is… 

An acquaintance of Mister Yimin has opened a kimono shop.

Yuhan: Lord, do you remember Mister Yimin?

> “Previously, in the Eastern land…”

Yuhan: Yes, in the Eastern land… He is Shinonome Yimin, who lives in the city of Shanglong.

After the Lord and Hanamaru-san returned from their request in the Eastern land…

I started corresponding with Yimin.

Since then, we were able to connect on good terms.

Yuhan: Above all, about my missing relatives… I also learned that Yutao is living a happy life.

However, if possible, at that time… I also wanted to visit the city of Shanlong with the Lord. 

> “Yuhan…”

Yuhan: Oops, I’m sorry. It seems like I’ve gotten off topic…

So… During the exchange of letters with Mr. Yimin…

An acquaintance of his was at Espoir… I heard that he had opened a kimono shop that sells clothes from the Eastern land.

> “Is that so…”

Yuhan: About that… Umm…

I think this is a really selfish request…

At the store today… The clothes from the Eastern land, I want to see the Lord wearing them…

> “Why not choose clothes for Yuhan?”

Yuhan: Yes… At that time, I was the one who couldn’t go to Shanlong city

So I was unable to see the Lord wearing the costume of the Eastern land… I’ve always regretted it…

Yuhan: So please, today…

For me only… Could you please show me the image of the Lord wearing the costume of the Eastern land?

> “Of course.”

> “I understood.”

Yuhan: Thank you very much. Now, let’s go inside the store.

Chapter 2 - Throw away everything

[Espoir’s kimono shop]

We entered the clothing shop and looked around.

Yuhan picked up the beautiful costume that caught his eye.

Yuhan: Lord, I would like you to wear this costume. I think it goes well with the color of the Lord’s eyes and hair.

Follow Yuhan’s recommendation… I decided to try the clothes.

> “How is it?”

Yuhan:...!

It suits you very well, Lord.

You look many times more stunning than I imagined.

Yuhan: Fufu… I can’t believe I could have such a wonderful Lord all to myself…

I am truly the luckiest person in the world.

> “Umm…”

Yuhan: Arara, are you embarrassed? 

Hmm.. I don’t want to cause troubles for the Lord, but it seems like the Lord doesn’t want to do it… 

Please forgive me just for now. It’s so difficult to suppress my feelings… Since the Lord is now so astonishing.

> ‘A-about that…”

Yuhan: I will not offer any unwarranted flattery to the Lord.

> “Thank you…”

Yuhan: Haa… Although I’m just one of the servants…

I would like to keep such a beautiful figure of the Lord to myself only… Could it be… I never thought I would feel this way towards the Lord I serve…

Yuhan:...

Oh… that’s right, Lord.

Actually, while the Lord was changing clothes, I also found a hair accessory that goes well with the outfit, it makes me feel relieved…

Could you please let me put it on for you?

> “Of course.”

Yuhan: Thank you.

Well then, let’s get a little closer. Please turn around, Lord.

I followed his instructions and turned around. Yuhan approached me from behind. When I see Yuhan behind me with the hair accessory, I realize that we are closer than usual.

> (S-so close…)

Yuhan: Lord, are you nervous? There’s a force on your shoulder,,, Please make it easy… It will be done soon…

> “Y-yes.”

Yuhan’s voice echoes in my ears and his hand touches my shoulder. It makes my shoulder tingling and feverish… I’m even more nervous.

Yuhan: Well, it’s done. It really suits you.

While my mind was blank with tension… Before I knew it, Yuhan had finished putting the ornament on my hair.

The hair ornament glimpsed… It suits me so well when I see myself.

When it matches with the costume, I feel like I had truly become a resident of the Eastern land.

Yuhan: I’m a little disappointed that I finished putting it on so quickly. I wish I could have touched the Lord a little more.

> “Huh?”

Yuhan: No, it’s nothing.

I can’t go further than this.

Yuhan’s attitude seems to be hinting at something, making my heart fluster… I take another look at my reflection in the mirror.

Then.. an elderly man called out to me from the back of the store.

The shopkeeper: Hey, those two wonderful people over there!

If you don’t mind… Would you be willing to be the subject of the photos I take as a hobby?

Yuhan: Become the models of the photo…?

I can’t believe anyone other than a photographer owns a camera as a hobby. You really like photography then.

The shopkeeper: Aa. When I see beautiful scenery, I just want to take a picture of it.

You two look so picturesque that I was wondering if I could take a picture.

As a thank you, I’ll give you both some of the photos I took.

Yuhan: Hmmm… If you take a photo…

I can keep this image of the Lord close to me forever.

> “Eh?”

Yuhan: Fufu.. It’s nothing.

Well then, Lord… If the Lord is okay with it… I would like to take a photo with you… Could you please forgive me?

> “Of course, it’s okay.”

Yuhan: Fufu, is that so. Thank you very much, Lord.

Then, we had some photos taken.

It takes some time for the photos to load.

We decided to shop inside the store until we could get the photos.

After a few minutes… The shopkeeper showed us the completed photos with a smile on his face.

The shopkeeper: Hey you brother, you had such a gentle smile in all the photos.

Yuhan: I have a gentle smile…?

> “What’s wrong?”

Yuhan: No… when I was in the military…

No one ever told me that I had a kind smile… I was a little surprised…

With the Lord by my side, I seem to have changed without even realizing it.

After saying that, his smile was just as gentle as in the photos.

Yuhan: Fufu… As a butler, I probably shouldn’t have expressed such thoughts, but…

This photo… It’s like a family photo.

> “A family photo…”

Yuhan: The Lord, dressed in the costume of the Eastern land, is truly wonderful.

This photo has become my treasure… Every time I see this…

This year’s birthday… There was an important person next to me. I will remember it forever.

Yuhan’s fingertips lightly touch me in the photo. Unlike before, I wasn’t able to touch it directly.

I once again felt a numbing, sweet sensation.

Yuhan: Well then, Lord. Shall we look for a restaurant to have dinner?

> “Understood.”

Yuhan: The costume and the hair ornament you are wearing right now… Please let me give them to you as a present.

Thank you for a wonderful date.

I was a little worried about giving him a present although it was his birthday but… Looking at Yuhan’s happy face… I decided to indulge his feelings here.

> “Well, can I return you a favor?”

Yuhan: Thank you very much, Lord.

After that, at Yuhan’s request, we head out to dinner. And I was wearing the costume of the Eastern land. 

[Espoir Restaurant]

[After a while]

Yuhan: Fufu… Thank you for the meal. 

All the dishes are very delicious, Lord.

> “It was exquisite.”

I dined out at a restaurant with Yuhan… It was a newly opened restaurant on the outskirts of Espoir which serves the flavors of the Eastern land.

Thanks to the clothes that Yuhan selected earlier, I have become accustomed to the atmosphere of the store.

Also, the seats were in private rooms… There was no need to worry about what other customers saw.

Yuhan: With my Lord wearing the same clothes as those in my hometown, eating the food in my hometown… It was truly a dream-like time.

Yuhan: Lord, we made many wonderful memories together today… Thank you very much. These memories will definitely support me in my future life.

Yuhan said that and smiled, he looked very blissful.

> “Your birthday isn’t over yet.”

Yuhan: Eh? Lord?

I stand up in front of Yuhan, who can’t hide his confusion… Then I held out a small box containing the gift I prepared for him. Of course, inside the box is the pinky ring I am going to give to him.

I took Yuhan’s hand as he stared intently at the box. I placed the box in his palm.

Yuhan: Um… Lord. What is this box?

> “Try opening it.”

Despite being confused, as instructed, Yuhan opens the box. Peeking out from the inside was a ring with a spinel set in it… The ring emitted a powerful radiance, as if it had captured Yuhan’s honesty.

Yuhan: I never expected this… Could it be.. The present the Lord prepared for me?

> “Yes. Happy birthday.”

Yuhan: It’s truly… a beautiful ring.

After that, I told Yuhan everything. I had decided that Yuhan’s birthday present would be a pinky ring. The reason is… I wish for “Yuhan’s happiness to go on…”

In particular, I chose the one with spinel inlaid… Spinel has the meaning of “supporting efforts and leading to clear thinking.” In order to support Yuhan, who spared no effort, that’s what I wanted.]

Then I took the ring out of the box and put it in Yuhan’s pinky finger of his left hand.

I’m proud of Yuhan, who doesn’t care about his work in both literary and military endeavors. I told him my true feelings.

Yuhan: Lord…

Fufu… I can’t believe I was able to have my Lord put the ring for me directly… It’s like a proposal from the Central land, I was a little surprised.

I became a demon butler with the intention of dedicating myself to fighting angels… for others’ happiness.

And to the most important person of this world, my Lord… I am so content that I can’t express it with words.

Yuhan: I will cherish this ring for the rest of my life… I promise to never let go of you.

This proof of happiness that I received from the Lord… I will never let anyone take it from me. I will live with this ring for the rest of my life… No, even if this body perished… I promise to continue to be your servant… if I could serve you for eternity.

Yuhan: I couldn’t be happier. My mind, my body, and my life will stay like this…  I want to live for you and end my life for you.

That’s right, I was able to meet someone like this… It was really good.

> “Yuhan…”

Yuhan: Lord, please… Please continue to keep me by your side. I will always be there… I am your very own butler.

> “Of course.”

Hearing my words, he burst out a soft smile and gently stroked the ring on his left hand. His eyes were quietly lowered, but… There’s one thing that can't seem to be hidden, Yuhan’s happy smile… I, too, feel happy.

THE END

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FINALLY AFTER 31 PULL 😭🌹 I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOUUUU (sry Teddy, I'll pull for your birthday later)

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Guys can we talk about this?

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“As a reward for your hard work, I’ll spoil you lots.”

“C’mon, come over here. There’s no need to be shy.”

“When you’re tired, let’s take a break together. I’ll always be by your side…giving you lots of healing.”

Bellen Cliane CV: Okamoto Nobuhiko.

“If you’re in pain (having a tough time),…come back to me.”

[The butler on the second floor of the villa. Always relaxed, he has a refreshing personality that lightens up the mood. He’s often gentle and dotting, like an older brother.]

the translation is not completely accurate. it’s to give people a rough idea!

[dialaiya]

HE HAS FANGS

[dyscanthe]

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder — Intro Post.

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Butlers' wedding party. Yuhan's card translation.

Part 1.

After Lato's statement... I spent the whole day with the butlers. And tomorrow will be a day that I will spend with Yuhan. I was looking for Yuhan because I wanted to ask him what he would like to do tomorrow.

Step.. Step..

Yuhan: Hmm... It's definitely different from the Eastern Land.

When I passed by the library... I heard Yuhan's voice. When I looked into the room, Yuhan was reading enthusiastically.

You: Yuhan.

Yuhan: Ah, Master. Good afternoon.

You: Good afternoon.

Yuhan: Did something happen?

You: I was looking for Yuhan.

Yuhan: Arara? Is that so?

Yuhan: At such time...

Yuhan: Could it be... You want to say something about tomorrow?

You: Yes.

I said to him, "What are you going to do tomorrow?"

Yuhan: That's... Sorry for not telling you earlier.

Yuhan: Actually... I couldn't decide what to do myself.

You: Really?

Yuhan: Yes.

Yuhan: I'm still not very used to the culture of the Central Land... There are many things I don't understand.

Yuhan: I think it's better to make plans when I know enough.

You: You're hardworking.

Yuhan: It's not that. A day with Master...

Yuhan: I want it to be enjoyable.

Yuhan: And... If I'm talking about the marriage culture of the Central Land...

Yuhan: When we receive a request related to marriage... I think I'd be able to help.

You: Of course.

Yuhan: Although...

Yuhan: Even though tomorrow is the deadline, I still have work to do. I must say, it was a mistake.

Yuhan: I'm sorry if it'sunpleasantfor Master.

You: I don't think it's unpleasant.

Yuahn: Fufu... Master is a kind person.

Yuhan: Thank you, Master.

Actually, I'm just worried about tomorrow... I didn't think it was unpleasant. Or rather, knowing that he was thinking about tomorrow so seriously... I felt happy.

You: Are you still going to study?

Yuhan: Yes.

Yuhan: There are many things that are different from the Eastern Land... It's quite interesting.

You: Like what?

Yuhan: Yes... Like the costumes and the atmosphere of the ceremony.

Yuhan: What particularly interests me is... The culture of the "first dance".

You: First dance?

Yuhan: Yeah.

Yuhan: The first dance is... A dance performed by the bride and groom during the ceremony.

Yuhan: It seems like the goal of this dance is for the two to open up.

Yuhan: Hold each other's hands... Dancing will remain as a beautiful memory.

You: That's an interesting feature.

Yuhan: Fufu... Yes.

You: What kind of dance do they perform?

Yuhan: In general... Slow-tempo dance seems to be popular.

Yuhan: However, it's up to the bride and groom to decide. It seems like they can choose any dance they like.

You: I see.

Yuhan: Perhaps the master too... Do you find the first dance interesting?

You: Mhm...

A little...

Yuhan: Is that so?

Yuhan: Hm, but...

Yuhan: Master... Would you like to dance with me tomorrow?

You: Eh? We?

Yuhan: Yes.

Yuhan: Although since I'm not actually getting married... It's not really the first dance.

Yuhan: When I first read about this aspect of culture.. The first thing that came to mind was the master's face.

You: Eh..?

Yuhan: If the master and the butler dance... It's probably not good.

Yuhan: However, if master allows... I want to dance with you.

Even though he's aware of his position as a butler... Yuhan still wants to dance with me. I'm glad about that... I wanted to dance with him too...

You: Okay.

Yuhan: Is that really okay, master?

You: Mm-hmm.

I want to dance with you too.

Yuhan: Thank you... Tomorrow will definitely be the best memory.

So, we... Tomorrow will be our first dance.

Some time later...

The first dance... To create a wedding atmosphere... We changed into our formal wear and gathered in the garden.

Yuhan: I prepared the music box for dancing. Now everything is definitely ready.

You: I'm looking forward to it.

Yuhan: Fufu... Yes.

Yuhan: So, today... I'd like to dance the Viennese Waltz with you. (?) (from Japanese ウィンナーワルツ uinna walsu)

You: Viennese Waltz..?

Yuhan: Yes. Unlike a regular waltz, this is a dance with very fast steps.

Yuhan: Because of the high level of difficulty... I haven't learned from Miyaji-sensei yet.

You: I haven't danced it yet either.

Yuhan: Fufu.. I see.

You: Will we be able to dance normally?

Yuhan: Yeah.. I'm sure we can finish the dance.

Yuhan: And I... It's the same with dancing...

Yuhan: I want to try everything new with master to have fun.

You: I see.

Yuhan: Yes. Instead of doing what we already know...

Yuhan: Like that... It will leave a deeper imprint in one's memory.

You: Of course.

It seems hard to dance such a difficult dance... Listening to Yuhan's words... I wanted to do my best.

Part 2.

We decided to practice right away. Following Yuhan's instructions, I learned to dance. First, we held each other's hands. My right hand in Yuhan's... My left one on his shoulder.

Yuhan: Like this.. Straighten your back.

Yuhan: Let's get closer to each other.

Yuhan: If we are far apart.. Our steps will not be in sync.

You: I-I see...

When I brought my body closer... Yuhan supported me, holding my back.

Yuhan: Fufu... That's a wonderful call, master.

Yuhan: So... Let's go slowly at first.

You: Yeah...

Yuhan: One - two - three ♪ One - two - three ♪

You: Uh...

Yuhan: No need to rush.

Yuhan: Move your right foot forward... Then move your left foot back.

Yuhan: Let's go slower.

You: Y-yeah..

Yuhan: One - two - three ♪ One - two - three ♪

Yuhan: You're doing great, Master.

You: Thank you.

Yuhan: Fufu... Wonderful.

Yuhan: I can't believe master is so close to me... It's like a dream.

Yuhan: When we're so close.. I can clearly see master's face.

You: This is awkward...

Yuhan: Arara? Are you embarrassed?

Yuhan: Fufu... You really are a nice person.

Yuhan: But of course...

Yuhan: I know master can see me clearly too... It's embarrassing.

Even though Yuhan says that... He's holding my back securely.

You: It doesn't look like you're embarrassed...

Yuhan: Fufu... I'm just pretending.

Yuhan: In the eyes of my loved ones... I want to seem at least a little manly.

You: Is that so...

Yuhan: Uh-huh.

Yuhan: Although I can maintain my composure in front of someone special... I'm not a man with high self-control.

Although Yuhan says so... I don't feel any embarrassment from him. I can't pressure him further. Instead I focused on dancing.

Yuhan leads the dance well... By continuing to increase the tempo a little, we were able to dance in harmony.

You: You're doing a good job in leading.

Yuhan: Oh? Really?

You: It's easy to dance with you.

Yuhan: Fufu... Thank you.

Yuhan: (I'm glad I trained hard before this.)

You: What's wrong?

Yuhan: No, it's nothing.

Yuhan: The steps seem to be getting more familiar.

Yuhan: Let's keep dancing.

You: Right.

Yuhan: Dancing like this... Can this be considered the first dance?

You: I think so.

Yuhan: Fufu... I'm kind of impressed.

Yuhan: All the time... I wanted the best for the master.

You: Eh?

Yuhan: I met master later than the other butlers...

Yuhan: To have the honor of dancing the first dance with master... I can't understand it.

Yuhan: Although it can't be helped...

Yuhan: That is to say... I'm a little upset.

You: Yuhan...

Yuhan: But the first dance... It's the first dance for both master and me.

Yuhan: Finally, I can give something best to my master.

Yuhan: And most important things for me... They're all for master.

Yuhan: I'm very happy...

You: Is that so...

I heard what Yuhan thought about this dance... The joy of dancing with him for the first time... I felt it in my heart, too.

You: We are happy together.

Yuhan: Yes... Then, please.

And we rewound the music box. While the two of us were pressed against each other, our legs moved vigorously. Even while spinning quickly... Thanks to Yuhan's support, I felt calm.

Yuhan: Fufu... You are beautiful, Master.

Yuhan: With you like this... I am glad I could dance with you.

Yuhan: For you... This is not my first time as a butler, but...

Yuhan: My life from now on...

Yuhan: New things... Let's experience them together.

We enjoyed our first dance while laughing.

After finishing dancing, we bowed to each other.

Yuhan: Thank you, Master.

Yuhan: Aren't you tired?

You: I am a little tired.

Yuhan: Please sit here. I'll get you some water.

You: Thank you.

I sat down in the chair and drank some water. It was so easy for me to dance that I surprisingly forgot about being tired. However, looking at Yuhan... He doesn't even take a breath.

You: It looks like you're full of energy.

Yuhan: Oh? Does it look like that?

You: Isn't that so?

Yuhan: Fufu... Oh, come on...

Yuhan: Of course, I still have some energy in my body, but...

After saying that... Yuhan knelt down in front of me. And, taking my hand... He placed it on his neck.

Yuhan: ...Do you feel it, Master?

You: Um... This...

Yuhan: As I said before... There's not much I can do.

As if to confirm Yuhan's words... His neck is hot... And underneath his skin, there's a rapid pulse.

Yuhan: In front of someone important... I can't suppress the pounding in my heart.

Yuhan: All I can do is smile so they won't notice.

You: Yu-Yuhan..

Yuhan: Fufu.. What is it, Master?

Yuhan: ...Please say my name more often.

Yuhan: If you do, I'm sure...

Yuhan: Every time you say my name, my heart will beat faster.

You: E-erm...

Yuhan: Are you surprised..?

Yuhan: This... This is the image of a man who is enchanted by you.

Following Yuhan's heartbeat... My heart was also fluttering... His thoughts are hidden under his cold face... I accidentally got a hold of them.

[midoribobatea]

I see no one talk about this pic so I will

⚠️Might contains slight spoilers for episode 4 but nothing explicit⚠️

This is a picture that akuneko's official twitter/x posted before they released episode 4

What seems to happen in the picture is : a hand of angel reaching a burning book on a table with feathers spread

After episode 4 ended I felt like I forgot about somthing honestly and then one day randomly remembered this pic never appeared or something related happened!!

Given that akuneko's twt/x announced the current new episode so soon after episode 4 ( usually it takes a few months )🧐🕵️‍♂️

And that picture didn't make any appearance in Episode 4 🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♂️

My only suspect that it's related to the current episode!🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♂️

Anyway I just wanted people to talk more about this picture!! Feel free to give your theories

I wanted to post this picture a long ago but I kept forgetting

I'm not sure if this post technically contains spoilers 🤔 but I will keep the warning anyway