#hakuoki shinkai tenun no shou

[rikakirinfu]

Okita is so pitiful 💔

(Text in the photo "So, I tried to endure those bitter pills.")

A short scene from Hakuouki Shinkai: Ten'un no Shou

[lillartztranslations]

Next project: Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou!

Well the results are in! I’ll be translating Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou! \(@^0^@)/  It will take some time before I’ll be able to post the translations, so please be patient m( _ _ )m. In the meantime you can check out @koto-wari translation of Reimeiroku! (thank you @scarletfantasia​ for sharing this info (´▽`ʃ♡ƪ) ) I hope you guys will give them some love.

Thank you all so much for voting and you’ll hear from when the first chapter of Tenun is done! 

[widemushroom]

[kumoriyami-xiuzhen]

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet “Her Long Day” Part 6

Still haven't figured out what I should do next.... I sorta wanna go translate the Shimabara Disturbance drama, but the tl I found has some parts that are missing text, and I just don't wanna go look up what I ned to fill in those gaps...

whatever. maybe i won't do that. good night. 😂 i'm too tired to think right now. waking up before 6 am really messes me up unless i'm travelling.

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet “Her Long Day” Part 6

Translation by KumoriYami

Chǒushí · Kazama Moment 《1~3 o'clock》

It was 3 o'clock, the time when all plants slept, and when the gates of the underworld [I guess?] were open.

If things were as usual, I would have fallen asleep long ago…

Unfortunately, today I woke up, perhaps from hearing the sound of insects.

"……Huh……？"

As I huddled under my blanket, I heard something outside… a minute sound.

The chirping of insects was wrapped in the sound of the wind and the sound of footsteps on gravel.

...Was that the sound of a cat or dog walking by…?

I lifted up my groggy head head, and opened the door a finger-wide crack, and looked outside——

"——I didn't think you'd be awake at this time."

"……Eh？"

"Could it be those watch dogs are forcing you to work day and night?"

"……!"

My weary mind immediately cleared up, and my eyes widened.

Standing there was the one who had repeatedly crossed swords with the Shinsengumi and declared that he was going to take me away—.

"Kazama-san——"

"——Be quiet."

"Wah!?"

Just as the yell was about to leave my throat, my mouth was covered, and I could only desperately twist my body.

But Kazama-san's arm was like it was made of stone, and I couldn't pull away at all.

"It's useless, although female oni have powerful/strong vitality, their strength cannot be compared to that of a male oni."

"Uh——"

"……Listen, just stay quiet. As long as you promise not to yell, I will let you go."

I did my best to nod, and to my surprise, Kazama-san really did let me go."

"Why are you come here at this time? Could it be that you wanted to take advantage of how everyone's asleep..."

"That's ridiculous. Do you think that I'm the sort of vulgar man who would attack a woman at night?"

“……”

What happened just now, I did really feel that this was similar to being attacked…. I always felt there was a sense of incredulity with this, so I asked again.

"….Then why did you come here? It doesn't seem like you've answered my question yet..."

"……This flower/These flowers."

Kazama-san hesitated for a moment and handed me a flower.

"This is… a sunflower/These are... sunflowers…?"

"That's right. Early this morning, beautiful sunflowers bloomed in the garden of a house in the Satsuma Domain, and since I thought it'd be a waste if only I admired them. Thinking that, I involuntarily thought of your face. You are surrounded by a group of insensitive men all day long, and have no opportunities to see such beautiful flowers."

"Um......"

If Kazama-san's words were true, he really came just to send me this flower/these flowers…

"…….Even if you say that, with you suddenly coming here, I can't believe it…"

"Why suddenly? Is there something strange about a husband who treasures his wife giving her flowers?"

"——Wife?"

"Of course, you are my wife."

…………As expected, I couldn't communicate with this person. Kazama-san slowly extend his hand towards me, who was at a complete loss for words.

"Of course, if you want me to take you away right now, isn't that another matter?"

"I don't....!"

I trembled and hurriedly took a step back.

Kazama-san's hand abruptly stopped.

".......?"

"Hmph… Who would have thought that there would be a watchdog awake at this time."

Kazama-san sighed, turned around, and then disappeared into the darkness.

"——Let's meet again someday in the future. Next time, it will have to be in a place where no one will disturb us."

Yinshi · Sannan Moment 《3~5 o'clock》

——At that moment, a voice came from the depths of headquarters.

"——Apparently an uninvited guest came?"

"Ah…… Sannan-san……!!"

"——Oya. To go as far as to intrude at this time, how truly careless."

Sannan-san looked in the direction Kazama-san disappeared in and lowered the hand he had on his sword.

At the same time, I collapsed to the ground, as if the ties around had me had been unraveled.

"……Fu……"

"It's alright, Yukimura-kun. Did you get injured?"

"Nn. I'm okay. Thank you……"

I sat paralyzed on the ground and looked up at Sannan-san,, and noticed tha tmy hands were shaking.

Although he was joking about that bitter experience, it really could have been quite dangerous.

——If Sannan-san hadn't come, what would have happened?"

While I trembled as I imagined that, Sannan-san, he——

"……Forgive me/I apologise."

He took hold of my hand, and slowly pulled me so I could stand up, then he wrapped both of his hands around my hands.

"——As expect you're terrified, your hands are still shaking now."

"……Yes. As soon as I thought that I was saved, all the fear came bursting forth……"

"I'm sorry. If I was able to notice a bit sooner, you wouldn't have been so scared."

"N-No, it's not Sannan-san's fault! You saved me…"

"……Hehe. Yes. At least the worse was avoided."

Sannan-san urged me to sit down, and the two of us sat by side in the corridor.

Even though my body was still shaking now, he smiled.

"It's alright, I'll sit with you here and accompany you until you calm down."

"……"

"Apparently, I'm meddling——"

"No….. if Sannan-san doesn't mind…. please."

Perhaps my words went against his expectations, so Sannan-san's eyes wiedened, and he was speechless.

".......Are your words sincere?"

"Nn... is that no good....."

".......You aren't afraid of me even though I've become a rasetsu?"

Sannan-san gazed into my eyes, and I laughed/smiled.

"......I think that genuinely scary people wouldn't say that sort of thing. Although it's true that Sannan-san hasbecome a rasetsu……."

"……But?"

"But, I think that your heart is the same as it was before."

Actually, until just now, Sannan-san had been saying consoling words to me,…. .

"......Oya. After hearing such adorable words, I can't do anything bad now."

Sannan-san stroked my head, as if to say that he had surrendered.

"Then… until you can peacefully fall asleep…"

Afterwards, Chizuru's moment

—Then, after that—

Sannan-san stayed and chatted with me until the sky faintly became green.

I completely calmed down and returned to my room as well.

"Today… I should say yesterday, a lot of things happened from morning until night……."

I got under the blankets again, and what happened all day long began to gradually resurfaced in my mind again.

"Waking up early, seeing Souma-kun, cooking together with Heisuke-kun…… going on patrol……"

If I fall asleep now, I didn't know if I'll be able to sleep before daybreak.

"......In the middle of the night, Kazama-san came over for some reason…. then… Ah, Hijikata-san…. I don't know if he'w awake after that…"

Incredibly, as soon as I was covered with the blanket, I immediately felt drowsy. Tired to the point where I couldn't resist.

"……"

With my narrowing field of vision, between the gaps of dreams of reality, I mumbled to myself.

"……Tomorrow too…… I'll work hard……"

Until I was woken up again shortly after by the sound of birds, a new day was about to start again. I finally slept peacefully again so I could get a moment's rest——.

----end----

[queengurako]

Urgh. It’s frustrating to know that Hakuouki Tennun (the new fandisk) has an entirely discussion between Harada and Chizuru under the moonlight about how Harada knows Tani Sanjuro (the seventh captain), his days at Osaka and  differents topics which build their relationship and give more depth about Harada. 

Also it’s a nice reference and link with Hakuouki Reimeiroku when Shimada said he learned at Tani’s dojo (please read @koto-wari fantrad it’s good)(and Fujita’s one was a good enter too)

Why all the context I need are in fandisks and prequel not translated T_T ?!

[satoshi-mochida]

Idea Factory announced various new Otomate brand otome visual novels for Switch as part of its Dessert de Otomate 2022 fan event, as well as revealed the new brand Altergear, which will release male-centered stories that focus on bonds and friendship.

Get the details below.

New Titles

Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxioodz0q8M&feature=emb_title

A fan disc to the goddess x marriage hunter comedy Cupid Parasite. Sweeter and more stimulating, a newlywed and sweetheart life with the boys awaits. Visit the official Twitter account @CP_Otomate.

Hakuoki Shinkai: Tenun no Shou

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPdfjv3aIus&feature=emb_title

In Kyoto, a city colored by the seasons, a story buried in history will unfold. Visit the official website here starting February 21. Visit the official Twitter account @HakuokiShinkai.

KLAP!! for Nintendo Switch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyOA84nz8vs&feature=emb_title

A Switch port of KLAP!! Kind Love and Punish, which originally released for PS Vita on July 30, 2015 in Japan. It will launch on June 9. Visit the official website here starting February 21. Visit the official Twitter account @KLAP_Otomate.

Sympathy Kiss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRDzJsDdm8c&feature=emb_title

Tsuiteru Hime to Tsuitenai Kishidan

A story about a princess and knights will unfold in the kingdom of Temilana in another world known as Etrudia. Visit the official website here. Visit the official Twitter account @TsuiTsuiOtomate.

Previously Announced Titles

Tengoku Struggle: Strayside

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CveGG5F-gAU&feature=emb_title

Opening movie released. Visit the official website here. Visit the official Twitter account @Tengoku_Otomate.

New Brand

Altergear

Altergear is a new game brand from Idea Factory, which will release male-centered stories built upon bonds and friendship. Visit the official website here. Visit the official Twitter account @ALTERGEAR_Web.

The first few titles from its lineup are the following three Switch visual novels:

—DIG-ROCK: Documentary of Youthful Sounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRU8B25mn84&feature=emb_title

—Rashomon of Shinjuku

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDK89xI7-fo&feature=emb_title

—Soukaitenki

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNQGtSAy3os&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=ALTERGEAR

Otomate Party 2022

Otomate Party 2022 will be held from September 3 to 4 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Further details will be announced at a later date.

[lillartztranslations]

Hi everybody!

Just a little update on Hakuoki Tenun. I'm pretty far along with finishing the translations for chapter 1, but I'll be gone for about an intier month. So I won't be able to work on it for a while. I'll be back by the end of June, so I think I'll be able to finish it by the end of July. Thanks for being so patient with me ヽ( ・∀・)ﾉ

While you wait, you can check out this Playlist of Kumoriyami's Hakuoki drama cd translations (*ゝω･*)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC13TBAfrmlyaWDZDvIdiWsLQc0xW96mr

[lillartztranslations]

Update: What is next?

*This is the last week of the poll so just in case you mist it I'm posting it here*

Hello everyone, Artz here! Sinds I officially finished translating Chou no Doku, I'm planning to start a new project. So I'm ask you guy what you'd like to see the most! I have two games I'd like to translate: Hakuoki Reimeiroku AND Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou.

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou is essentially the sequel to “Hakuōki Shinkai: Ginsei no Shō” and Hakuōki Shinkai: Tsukikage no Shō” games, both of which were released previously on the Switch. This time, the story takes place in Kyoto, where the Shinsengumi were active in the past, and spins the story of their youth and memories that were not depicted in the main story, including incidents of various sizes that are recounted along with the events of the four seasons. It is a relatively short game so it won't take super long to translate.

Hakuoki Reimeiroku is prequel to the Hakouki series that follows the story of Ibuki and his life with the Roshigumi. This game is a lot longer than Tenun no Shou and in the Switch version they added some extra side stories. So depending how interested you guys are, I can translate the whole game (which will take a long time) or only translate the side stories and maybe the endings as well.

And so here I ask what interested you guys the most! After Sakamoto's side story I'll start working on the next project, so the wait probably won't be too long.

[rikakirinfu]

This scene is so romantic ❤️

Text in photo: "Thank you, Chizuru-chan."

A short scene from Hakuouki Shinkai: Ten'un no Shou

[kumoriyami-xiuzhen]

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet “Her Long Day” Part 2

sorry this is late... but I've come down with chills, which is unfortunately unsurprising given how that happens when I go from a hot environment to a cool one... and I've just been tired and doing a lot of sleeping early... or passing out? 😂 Honestly, I almost never sleep before 10pm so it's been nice to indulge in being lazy... even if it's due to feeling a bit off.

Anyway, I haven't decided if I want to bother with cramming in two more of these "moments" before next thursday since I need to get to the artist's notes for Deemo... but w/e! Enjoy!

Also, the tl I've referenced isn't entirely consistent with the honorifics so I've put in what I think they are.

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet “Her Long Day” Part 2

Translation by KumoriYami

Sìshí·Yamazaki Moment 《9~11 o'clock》

Everyone ate breakfast, and once all the dishes were washed.

Members went to patrol and train as part of their daily routine——.

And I set up medical tools, including a mill and mortar, in Yamazaki-san's room.

"Then, before Yamazaki-san returns, I'll get started first…"

I pounded the sun-dried flower petals, and opened up the notebook that contained medication prescriptions/recipes.

During my time as a page, I have frequently been assigned miscellaneous tasks...

The duty I was requested by Hijikata-san today was to help Yamazaki-san boil medicine for the team members.

While I was crushing petals, one of the raw materials…

"——I'm sorry, Yukimura-kun. I've kept you waiting."

The owner of the room opened the door and poked his inside as he spoke quietly.

"Yamazaki-san, I started first, is that alright?"

"Aahh, that's fine. I'll also help now too."

Yamazaki-san sat down in front of me, and narrowed his eyes as he looked at the notebook and spoke.

"Well, today… our main focus is to replenish the drugs that have an insufficient supply that are to be used soon."

"Yes. And Ito-san said that he had a sore throat and asked for cough medicine. After, Hijikata-san asked me to make some medicine for stomach pain."

"Ito-san aside, what happened to the Vice-Commander…? Why is he suddenly having stomach pain?"

"Uh, it appears that his stomach has severely been hurting since yesterday…"

"…..It was Okita-kun again. Really, what does that person think the Vice-Commander…"

Yamazaki-san breathed out a sigh, and began to pound the petals.

"Always playing pranks and causing trouble for him, and the Vice-Commander cannot ignore him… He's obviously a division captain, so he should have some respect for the Vice-Commander!"

"No, that's not it, Yamazaki-san. It seems that it wasn't Okita-san's fault this time, but Nomura-kun's."

"…Nomura-kun? What on earth did he do?"

Astonishment was on Yamazaki-san's face, and I trembled with fear as I spoke.

"Um… it seems like he was delivering a late night snack to HIjikata-san, and he accidently fell down in his room and caused half of the letters to get destroyed by fire..."

"....I see, I understand."

Yamazaki-san abruptly stood up, and I hurried added:

"No-Nomura-un didn't have any ill intentions! He just was a bit out of luck…"

"I understand. I merely want to teach him a very, very small lesson, and tell him that he needs to be careful about everything."

Yamzaki-san had a smile on his face, but there there was no smiling in his eyes, he then turned his back to me and spoke.

"……Anyway, at least, for approximately three periods of time*, it's only natural to have him seiza and listen."

"Three moments of time* will be from day until night...!"

T/N: I think this is based on the wadokei, the old Japanese way of telling time... which divided the day into 12 hours... or alternatively, it's based on rokuji, which divided a day into 6 periods of time... and I have no idea how best to word these "periods".

While quickly catching up to Yamazaki-san who was leaving, I prayed in my for Nomura-kun's fate.

Wǔshí · Iba moment 《11~13 o'clock》

Shinsengumi Headquarters · Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

In addition to how the room was used for assemblies, it was also used by members to eat, and because it was lunch time, the large hall was crowded with many members.

"Don't push! If you want get more rice, please line up!"

"Yukimura-senpai, the rice tub is almost empty again!"

"The next pot of rice should be cooked soon, so I'll quickly go and bring it!"

Normally, Souma-kun and I were usually on in charge of the meals for the executives that were close to Kondou-san and Hijikata-san, so we rarely helped meals for the ordinary team members...

But the person in charge today caught a cold, so Souma-kun and I were entrusted by Inoue-san to begin helping him wherever.

"This… this is complete chaos…."

In a moment someone won't have a dish or chopsticks/there won't be enough dishes and chopsticks, someone will want more rice in a moment, someone will spill soup and ask me for a rag…… and so on and so forth.

In the face of one rude voice after another, I felt like I was going to have my hands far too full.

Despite that, since I had agreed to Inoue-san's request, I still had to put in the effort to handle things well, even while feeling overwhelmed.

"——Chizuru, if possible, can I help?"

Iba-san grabbed hold of my hand, and took the rice paddle from my hands.

"Ib-Iba-san? Why are you here....?"

"I happened to have something I had to come here for… but, that can be talked about later. For now, we should handle the matter at first."

After those firm words were spoken, Iba-san clearly greeted the team members.

"Those who want more rice, you don't have to stand up. Please sit where you are and lift your rice bowl, and pass it down in turn."

"How about another serving of taro? Unfortunately, all of the taro has already been eaten so how about another serving of konbu? Konbu (こんぶ) and cheerful (こぶ) are homophones, but they are very" auspicious.

the word "cheerful" is a correct translation, but I think that's wrong... since what I found on what こぶ i means doesn't really make anything seem auspicious?

Iba-san was like a teahouse clerk, taking care of the team members in a clear and orderly manner.

Seeing him like that, I quickly continued to help——

Half an hour later, almost all of team members finished eating.

"It's almost over. Good work/You've worked hard, Chizuru."

In the almost empty hall, I hurriedly bowed my head to express my thanks to Iba-san.

"I'm sorry, I didn't expect to trouble Iba-san with chores…"

"Don't worry about it. I myself wished to help."

Hearing him say that, I relaxed a bit, though still felt apologetic.

Seeing how anxious I looked, Iba-san nodded as if he had suddenly thought of something.

"Since you're so worried about this…. how bout I receive a bit of remuneration/a reward?"

"Remuneration? I don't have a lot of money..."

"Not like that…. Just repay me with food personally cooked by Chizuru."

"……"

For a moment, I wasn't able to react to what he meant, so I blankly stared at him.

"Food that I cook… is that okay?"

"Nnn. To be honest, I came to headquarters today because I wanted to eat food that you cooked."

"…….I understand. In that case, I'm very honoured!"

Seeing Iba-san smile, I started thinking about what to cook for him.

---to be continued---

references used for the stuff about time:

wadokei: https://grapeejapan.com/181323

rokuji: https://wadokei.org/wadokei-developments/edo-divisions-of-day/

[kumoriyami-xiuzhen]

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Wondergoo Messages

If you're in any area affected by wildfire smoke, please be careful.... and what the hell is with all the porn bots. I don't check the tags or my activity feed for a while and there's this annoying increase in them...

Anyway, these Wondergoo message cards are about Chizuru not being able to sleep, and Sakamoto's portion is missing since the translator I referenced for this mentioned that they didn't really get the written Tosa dialect...

As always, my translation may not be 100% accurate since I don't translate from Japanese...

Hakuoki Shinkia Tenun no Shou Wondergoo Messages

Translation by KumoriYami

Hijikata: It's the middle of the night, what's wrong with you, could it be that you can't sleep? I see/Since that's the case… I was thinking that drinking some tea would help, but after drinking some, I ended up feeling completely awake and anxious. There's no way around it, if I can't sleep and if forcing myself to sleep won't work, there needs to be something to do to pass the time... For me... writing haiku... Ah, you can't tell anyone else about this. I just thought it would be a good time to write a haiku.... How about it? If you're interested, do you want to join me? Only you... I'll only tell you about it.

T/N: i changed the word for poetry to "haiku".

Okita: I was wondering who it was, turns out it's you. What's up? Are you preparing to escape? Yes, yes, I know you won't escape, but it's not good for you to be outside run out of your room in the middle of the night and wander around. I'll bring you back. If you really can't sleep, I'll sing you a lullaby... I just said that without thinking, but I'll sing until you fall asleep.

Saito: Sneaking out of your room in the middle of the night, what are you doing? Oh, you can't sleep and came out to drink some water? Actually, I couldn't sleep either and was wondering if this was a sign from the heavens to have me to go out for a night patrol or something so I came outside... but I didn't expect to run into you. Then after you drink your water, I'll escort you back, watch your step when walking at night. If you still uneasy, you can grab my sleeve, come, let's go.

Toudou: Whoa… Shh! I thought it was someone else, turns out it's you… What are you doing in the middle of the night? Couldn't sleep so you got up? That... although it's now midnight, this isn't your home so you need to be careful, there are men everywhere around you here. If you do this sorta thing, I won't be able to sleep... me? Ah, I... uh... I'm a bit hungry so I was thinking about going to the kitchen to see if there was anything to eat. But for now, I should escort you back to your room, you're lucky that I'm the one who found you!

Harada: Yo. I was saying that I saw someone in the middle of the night, turns out it was you. What's wrong? To go outside and wander around in the middle of the night. I see, so you're thirsty, then be more careful.... Me? I wanted to drink some sake before going to sleep, and I occasionally don't drink in my room and come out and have a few once a month. If you can't sleep, do you want to accompany me? Hahaha, it's a rare opportunity. It seems that if I drink with you, it will be easier to get drunk, so please stay with me for a while now.

Kazama: Fu/Huuh... I thought you'd still be asleep, but you were actually awake. You could detect my presence [the word I have here can mean breath/smell/odour/flavour...], as expected of my wife. You're still talking about how you've unknowingly prepared to become my wife.... I commend you. But I just came to see your sleeping face tonight. Quickly sleep, I will feel at ease if you fall asleep... You're saying that you can't sleep? How can you fall asleep? Then, put your hand out and I'll hold it until you fall asleep... because I've heard that doing so helps children can relax and sleep. Ah, you're not a [my?] child, you're my wife... and you're equally important people. Do not worry/ Rest assured.

Nagakura: Wa-Wait! Don't scream! I am definitely not a bad person! I, it's me, Nagakura Shinpachi!…. Phew, I'm sorry for startling/scaring you. Why are up in the middle of the night…. I see, there are just some times when you can't fall asleep, but at times like this, you can swing a sword and exercise, but you can't do that... Then, I'll help by massaging your shoulders, that should help you feel comfortable so you can sleep soundly, but don't fall asleep where you are because you feel too comfortable.

Iba: It's so late, what's wrong? Could it be that he was waiting for me…how could that be possible [😂hahahahaa lol yep definitely impossible]. It's a pity. But as a result of you not being able to sleep and coming out of your room, I was able to run into you, I very grateful for this unexpected chance. So, since this is a rare opportunity... until you feel sleepy, do you want to talk about this night or about things that happened in the past? Of course, while in you're room after you've gone into your bed, I'll chat with you at the side of your pillow so please don't don't worry. No, if I don't do this, I won't be at ease. Then I'll escort you back to your room... please give me your hand.

Souma: Good evening, Senpai, there are times when you also can't sleep. Actually, I occasionally can't sleep even though I'm definitely exhausted but don't feel sleepy... I've heard that warming your feet at such times can be helpful. It seems... that there should still be some hot bath water left over, I'll add some boiled water to the tub [the actual word I have here can mean "pot", "wok", "cauldron" or "pot-shaped thing" so I just went with that] so you can warm your feet. Also, if it's alright, I can massage your feet, Senpai, because I heard that massaging your feet helps eliminate fatigue, if you don't dislike this, Senpai... uh, umm, massaging your feet is just to help you relieve your fatigue!

Sannan: Hehe... a truly rare visitor. If you wander around outside of your room in the middle of the night, you may never be able to return…. Sorry, it seems that I scared you a bit too much. You can't sleep? Please give me your hand. Your hand is a bit cold, and I've heard that if a women's hands get too cold, they'll only sleep lightly/have a shallow sleep [can't figure out how to better word that]. Although I have the body of a rasetsu, at least my hands are still warm like a normal human/ordinary person's, so if it's possible, I will warm you up with my hands.

Yamazaki: What are you doing this hour? You should be sleeping... Oh, I see, you can't sleep? A man should be able to sleep after drinking some sake or something, but you can't do that sort of thing. This is also a type of fate. Let me prepare you a drink that can help you sleep... I'll say this beforehand, it's not some suspicious thing, it's Chinese medicine. It is said that after drinking it, your hands and feel will feel completely warmed up, so you should be able to sleep well. If you can't sleep in the future, just come to me, I'll always prepare it for you.

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sorry this is a bit late (though its still thursday in some parts of Canada!), I ended up passing out some time between 7 and 10 pm... and I only got to translating after I got up (yep i still got awful sleep habits).

[kumoriyami-xiuzhen]

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet “Her Long Day” Part 5

there's only one part left after this... and I still haven't decided what I should do next.

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet “Her Long Day” Part 5

Translation by KumoriYami

Haishi · Harada moment 《21~23 o'clock》

By nine o'clock in the eveening, only the soldiers who had to patrol and do chores were the only ones at headquarters who hadn't gone to sleep…

Additionally, most people were getting ready for bed.

And I had gone to the newly built bathroom [or bathing room? don't feel like looking up a better term] at headquarters that had been built on Dr. Matsumoto's recommendation.

"…I'm sorry, Harada-san. You're still exhausted yet you specifically came here…."

"Don't worry about it, I had nothing to do anyway."

That's right, as a woman wearing men's clothes, I could only take a bath at this time.

If I was left by myself, it wouldn't be difficult for me to be found out, which is why I asked the executives who knew about my circumstances to help.

So today, I had asked Harada-san to stand at the door while I took a bath.

"....Fu...."

"Don't worry, soak for as long as you want. You need to take your time and soak yourself."

"Mm… it's nice to take a bath every now and then. After all, I can usually only wipe my body with a wet towel…"

I sighed deeply while responding to the voice coming through the [folding? tl uses "(standing) screen] screen.

“…It's so comfortable, I feel like I'm going to fall asleep."

"Haha, it's fine to sleep for a bit, I won't peak."

"I'm not worried about that..."

I cupped a handful of hot water in the palms of my hands.

"I ultimately don't look like a woman, so even if someone peeked…"

If I had some sort of feminine charm, I wouldn't have been able to wear men's clothing all the time…

After I uttered self-deprecating words with a forced smile, Harada-san's whispers echoed in my ears.

"....I don't think that's the case."

"Eh?"

"I've thought this before, but i wonder if you've vastly underestimated your own charms?"

"Re-Really...?"

Was it just because of how Harada-san praising people that he was saying that…?

As I thought that, I submerged my shoulders under the water while Harada-san's voice accompanied a bitter laugh.

"Well, it's no wonder since that you don't have anyone else to compare to while living in this place like this. And it's even less noticeable while you wear men's clothing."

"Nn..."

"But I still need to say that that in my eyes, you are absolutely very attractive."

“……”

"…Hey, what's wrong? Did you really fall asleep?"

"N-No, I'm awake!… I'm just going to soak for a while longer and then I'll get out!"

I slowly immersed my nose into the water and blankly reflected.

——Soak for a while longer, at least when I get out, I can use the heat as an excuse for why there's blush on my cheeks…

Zishi · Hijikata moment 《23~1 o'clock》

It was very late at night, and most of the troop had already fallen asleep, and headquarters was completely silent.

I headed to the kitchen to get some water before going to sleep when I suddenly stopped in the corridor.

"....Huh?"

Inside headquarters, which had almost all of its lights out, there was a single room where a faint lamp was shining. That should be…

"HIjikata-san's room...?"

"——I'm sorry for disturbing you at such a late hour."

"…Hm? It's Yukimura. Why are you still awake at this hour?"

"Yes, I just finished taking a bath…"

Hijikata-san looked up from the pile of books on his desks, and I raised my head to see the dark circles below his eyes, as if he could collapse at any moment.

"Um… ou seem to be very tired, so why don't you rest for a bit…?"

"Sorry, I can't go to sleep right now. I still have some written materials that I need to write."

Upon closer inspection, there were various papers that Hijikata-san had handled so far that had been stacked on to the table. As I shifted my attention from the latest document…. I sighed softly and paused.

"Um... Hijikata-san."

"What happened. I'm really busy right now, so we can talk later——"

"——The content of this document appears to be wrong…."

"What are you saying"

"Where the position is, the Chief of the Shinsengumi is written as Okita-san… Furthermore, over here.. the number of the division doesn't appear to be correct…"

“……”

Although there places where the errors were small, the entire thing would need to be rewritten.

Hijikata-san's brows furrowed as he looked at the paper, and I spoke quietly to him.

"I really think that you should take a nap, a nap would be good."

".....Ahah, I get it."

Although there places where the errors were small, the entire thing would need to be rewritten.

"If I write this again, I'll only repeat the same mistakes, which will make everything pointless."

"That's right…! Rest for a bit/Take a break!"

"Nn......Thank you, Yukimura. This type of exhaustion is usually something that you can't notice yourself. Thank you for pointing that out."

When he lied down on the floor with his back to me, he seemed to be smilling. Was I mistaking this? Hijikata-san only took about two or three breaths before he began to store, and I gently draped the coat in the room over his shoulders.

"——I hope you can sleep well."

His now tranquil sleeping face made it seem that his usual solemn frowning expression was a lie. For the sake of not disturbing him, I hurried to quietly leave the room.

---to be concluded---

i'm glad it feels a lot like fall now. I do quite poorly whenever the temperature goes above 25°Cish... one of the reasons why I know I'd never be able to live in Italy (aside from the fact that people smoke way too much for me since I have a bad reaction to smoke 😅)

[kumoriyami-xiuzhen]

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet “Her Long Day” Part 4

Ended up falling asleep way too early... so I didn't get to this until today. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Sorry!

Anyway, good news, my exam won't be until February... though the bad news is that this timing will screw up my schedule later. I'll probably have to start seriously studying in December since the content I need to know is going to become far less memorable as time goes by so I'll need more time to make up for that.

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet “Her Long Day” Part 4

Translation by KumoriYami

Yǒushí·Okita Moment 《17~19 o'clock》

After successfully completing the patrol and returning to headquarters.

At dinner, I noticed that Okita-san wasn't at his seat.

".......Huh?"

The day was almost over, and the large hall was filled with members eating their meals.

But, unlike the other executives who had come, only Okita-san wasn't present, which made me feel puzzled.

"Um, Inoue-san. Is Okita-san not coming to eat?"

“"Souji? Apparently he went back to his room because he wasn't feeling well.

“————”

"——Okita-san."

"……Eh, Chizuru-chan?"

I was really quite worried about Okita-san, so I went to his room.

As usual, his brows furrowed as he saw me enter the room.

"It's should still be dinner time… have you eaten already?"

"No… it's just that Okita-san didn't go to dinner, which is why I was quite worried."

"Ahaha...."

Okita-san revealed a somewhat embarrassed expression as he spoke.

"I haven't had much of an appetite today, so I didn't want to eat dinner."

"….But you didn't eat lunch, right? So it's a better to eat a bit for dinner…."

"No need. Eating a bit will only make me feel sick to my stomach."

"Then, I'll go make some easy to eat rice balls…"

Perhaps because he felt that I was endlessly pestering him, Okita-san frowned.

"Chizuru-chan, what are you to me? I can look after myself."

"But, I really can't leave you by yourself. It's obvious that you are sick, Okita-san."

“……”

"Dr. Matsumoto also warned me that I would need to pay attention to to Okita-san's physical condition… furthermore, I think Kondou-san would also be devastated if something happens to Okita-san."

"….This has nothing to do with Kondou-san, right?"

His voice sounded somewhat angry, and while I cringed a bit in my heart, I however still summoned my courage to speak.

"——There is a concern. If Okita-san isn't well, won't Kondou-san be the most upset?"

"…….Don't you feel that your statement is quite sly?"

"Of course it's not just Kondou-san. Hijikata-san, Saito-san, Heisuke-kun, Harada-san, Nagakura-san…. everyone must be very worried about you, and be very upset."

The more I talked, the more enthusiastic I became, and Okita-san sighed helplessly as he narrowed his eyes.

"Worried, is it. ——Then, what about you?"

"Eh?"

"You didn't mention your name just now, right? Are you not worried about me?"

I didn't know why Okita-san was beaming as he stared at my face.

For some reason, my heart felt thump wildly jumped. I spoke incoherently.

"O-Of course, I'm worried about you too, of course I'm worried!"

"So you're worried... nn, I understand."

Okita-san looked at me as if he found something amusing and shrugged his shoulders.

"Then… since you're worried this much about me, I'll reluctantly have to eat some food."

"Really..."

"But, please give me something that will be easy to digest."

"Okay, I'll go get you some delicious vegetable congee immediately!"

Shushi·Saito Moment 《19~21 o'clock》

"Okay, let's starting training next. After each group has finished swinging their sword a hundred times, they will then rest."

The mission of the long summer days had come to an end, and the long night descended.

After dinner, I walked to where the Third Division was training hard.

"——Good work, Saito-san. I brought everyone's tea."

"Nn. Then let's give it to the members who are currently resting first."

"Okay. Then Saito-san should drink some too."

"No need, I plan to wait until everyone has finished their drills before drinking."

Saito-san's steady gaze was focused on the members, and I looked at him too.

Pairs from the Third Division were competing fiercely against each other, and all the members were seriously watching them.

"….Um, Saito-san, may I ask what this training exactly is?"

"What do you mean?"

"It looks like everyone is repeating different actions…"

"Ah, that's because the purpose of this training is for each individual to master the skills that best suit themselves. There will not be the time to think and chose on the battlefield, and it is useless to learn of other small actions. The only thing that can be relied upon at a critical juncture are the skills one knows best/one is most familiar with."

"I see..."

As I watched the team members repeat the same actions over and over again, I muttered to myself.

"Occasionally, I observe how the other Divisions training, and it's interesting to see how each division trains in it's own way. I believe that the Third Division can be considered among the most serious among them."

"Nn…… But to be honest, there actually were many people who opposed the way I provided guidance."

"......Why is that?

In the face of my incredulous expression, Saito-san smiled wryly.

What I teach is to enable them to kill the enemy with one blow on the battlefield. However, clinging to one technique often puts them in an unfavourable circumstances during kenjutsu competition."

"I can imagine that. After all, during a competition, there will be many instances where the opponent is someone that is familiar with your trump cards."

"Indeed. That's why many people have complained that they were unable to win during competitions since they started to receive my guidance."

“……”

"……I've even had people use that as justification to ask me about changing divisions. When considering that, I am probably the type of person who is to suited to teaching people."

Saito-san reviled a self-depreciating and forced smile.

"......I don't think that's the case."

I shifted my gaze away from the side of his face to the members and muttered.

"Saito-san, you aren't someone who is very good expressing your thoughts in words, which is why it's very easy to cause misunderstandings like that…. But, I think that the extent to which you think about the members isn't less than any of the other division captains."

"....Why do you think that?"

"To consider and provide guidance to dozens of division members in order to improve the skills that are most suited to them is something that I don't think would be possible without you carefully observing each member."

“……”

"I believe that the members of the Third Division are proud to receive Saito-san's guidance."

"…Is that so? In that case, my guidance will not be considered in vain."

Saito-san faintly smiled as he spoke, and I smiled back.

---to be continued---

random: I ended up proving feedback on google because the summary on their page stated evil "ex-boyfriends" and not evil "exes". 😂

[kumoriyami-xiuzhen]

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet "Her Long Day" Part 1

Sorry this is late... but I was pretty busy yesterday, and I likely will have to push next week's translation to the following Monday or Tuesday as I'll be travelling soon and won't have access to my laptop for a period of time... alternatively, I'll just translate more next Thursday because this story has 12 sections, one for each of the routes.

Though I'm having eye problems again so maybe not... 😢

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet "Her Long Day" Part 1

translation by KumoriYami

Note up top... so before all the "x character moment" text, there's a term... which I'm not entirely sure what to do with. I'm pretty sure there are Japanese equivalents of what the hour ranges are referred to, but I've left them as they are in Chinese since I'm not sparing time to fix things right now but the range of time themselves are then specified in the "《X~Y o'clock》" part that follows after. I have no idea if it's like that in the booklet, but as it was in the tl I translated, I decided to keep it as is.

Maoshi · Souma Moment 《5~7 o'clock》

Everyday, I always begin with hearing birdsongs.

"......Nn.....Nnn......"

The singing voices of the sparrows that rested in the backyard served in place as an alarm clock and reverberated into my eyes.

I wanted to sleep a bit more, I tried to say so as my eyelids fluttered...

The hazy morning light came in through the sliding door and caressed my cheeks.

"......Is it.... morning..... already.......?"

To be honest, I didn't sleep last well last night, but it was my turn to cook breakfast today….

As someone in the care of the Shinsengumi, I can't procrastinate.

"Alright, i need to go wash my face...!"

I got up, and straightened myself up.

After getting dressed, I went into the corridor and the cool morning air enveloped my body.

Everyone was still sleeping, so I need to be careful to not wake them up.

As I thought that while walking toward the well, I was startled by a sound coming from the courtyard.

"——Hei! Ha! Huah!"

"....Huh, Souma-kun?"

His sword carved an arc of light and shadow, repeatedly tearing through the early morning air.

I was drawn to the by the unembellished shining blade without any confusion [???], and stared intently at Souma-kun, who after noticing my presence, stopped training.

"Ah, Yukimura-senpai. Good morning."

"Nn, good morning… You've started training this early?"

"Yes. I wanted to move my body before everyone gets up."

"Even so, you woke up early, right…"

It was almost an hour before everyone else would wake up.

Originally, pages slept later than others due to being busy with chores. Could Souma-kun still rest properly after waking up so early...?

Souma-kun didn't seem to see my concerns, and clenched his fists energetically as he spoke.

"My swordsmanship can't be compared to other people's, so even if it's only for a short while, I don't want to lose out on an opportunity to practise."

"That's why you're already practising...?"

"Yes! One day, I'm going to catch up with everyone…!"

"......How dazzling......"

I unconsciously said that.

Regardless of what happens to us two in the Shinsengumi, he will surely be able to show that dazzling smile I admire while at my side..

"And if I wake up early, I can see Senpai. That's also one of the reasons."

"See me?….You can see me at any time…."

"But, if the first person I see of the day is Senpai, there will be special sense of accomplishment."

"......."

"What is it, Senpai?"

"No, it's nothing. I just think I should be working harder!"

"??"

Souma-kun occasionally things that make people feel embarrassed like this.

For the sake of preventing others from noticing the embarassmened expression on my face this morning, I decided to quickly wash my face.

Chenshi·Toudou Moment《7~9 o'clock》

I washed my face by the well, did up my hair into a bun, and freshened up again.

I renewed my spirit and left for the kitchen which was located at the corner of headquarters.

Ultimately, the Shinsengumi is a large organization, and the number of executives and soldiers alone is quite a lot.

That's why cooking duty is done by several alternating members…

"......Hey, Chizuru."

"What is it, Heisuke-kun?"

"Isn't it torture to ask me to make breakfast while I'm hungry…?"

Heisuke-kun was in charge of breakfast with me today, looked unhappy for some reason.

To be precise, his salivating face seemed somewhat resentful as he stared at the large pot.

"What's wrong with you? You seem more haggard this morning than usual…"

"Uh… I haven't eaten anything since lunch yesterday…"

"Eh…!? You didn't eat dinner yesterday?"

As I recalled dinner last night, I turned my head.

It's true that the Eigth Division's patrol was extended last nigt and they couldn't make it to dinner, but its members had rice balls that they could take back to their rooms… In that case…

"Yeah, I got some rice balls, but on my way back to my room, I noticed a stray cat in the courtyard. Since I felt sorry for it, I shared my rice balls with it."

"In that case, couldn't you have gone to explain that to get another one…?"

"I thought that too, but wasn't Takeda-san in charge of dinner yesterday?"

"Ah..."

"Anyway you must be lying about eating, right? When he said that, he wouldn't give me another one."

“……”

It's true that Heisuke-kun sometimes steals food.

So it's not unreasonable to doubt him from his normal behaviour.

But....

"....Heisuke-kun."

I looked around.

After confirming that there wasn't anyone, I secretly handed him the tamagoyaki that I just made.

"Chizuru...""

"This was just made... eat it while it's still hot."

"Ah, uh…. but is this really okay? Don't you normally get angry when I swipe food…?"

"...Today's circumstances are special. Furthermore, this is just a sample for you to taste, that's all."

It's really pitiful to have done something that was obviously good, but not have enough to eat.

Heisuke-kun stuffed a piece of tamagoyaki into his mouth with moist eyes.

"Delicious…! Thank you, Chizuru. I love this sweet/gentle and soft part of you!"

"Love....?"

"Ah————no, although I said love, I however actually meant this/mean um. I mean there's nothing special!"

"Hm...?"

"Al-Alright, I'm full of energy again, so let's hurry up and prepare breakfast!"

For some reason, Heisuke-kun seemed to be a bit flustered, but he finally regained his spirits.

In order to not lose to him, I also turned around to face the large pot.

----to be continued---

sorry, i meant to do three of these, but i'm short on time right now and trying to rush something else.... (┬┬﹏┬┬)

Also tamagoyaki are a type of Japanese omelettes.

[kumoriyami-xiuzhen]

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Short Story - Sannan

first translation of the month! still working out my queue but it should hopefully get stabilized this month. currently half done next week's translation.

anyway, in light of one of my least favourite more disliked routes getting a musical... i decided i might as well go with this of the four short stories i got from the 天雲ノ抄 特典小冊子.

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Short Story - "As ethereal as light snow" [alternatively can be interpreted as 'Misty like snow' but I think what I put makes more sense]

Translation by KumoriYami

——It was a quiet and cold night.

"….Ho…hooh…"

The cold air wrapped around my cheeks caused me to shiver, and I slowly opened my eyes from under the covers.

For it to be quiet and cold again, that wouldn't do… While feeling a bit uncertain, I slowly opened the door.

"Ah…"

As I expected, a thin layer was covering the sand and gravel, and a silver-white world was before my eyes.

"No wonder why it's so cold…"

At it felt like my neck wanted to shrink from the cold, my eyes widened at the figure standing standing in this night scene of white snow.

"Sannan-san…?

While the snowflakes quietly fell from the sky, Sannan-san, who remained motionless as he gazed at the snowy clouds [literally "snow clouds"], looked very unreal. Right, it really seemed as if once the sun rose, he would disappear with the snow.

"——Sannan-san."

"Oya…?"

As Sannan-san just seemed to notice me, he quietly turned his gaze.

"Why are you up so late? Normal people should be sleeping right now."

"Ah, no. I just woke up before coming over, and since I saw you, I…."

"I see. Did you want to criticize me for going out like this?"

"No, I wasn't…"

Hearing his self-deprecating tone, I didn't know what to do, but he smiled happily.

"Hehe. When I see you, I can't help but want to tease you, it's truly a headache… Well, you're here because you're worried whether or not I'm feeling cold, right?

"Yes. Because it's snowing, I think you might catch a cold if this continues…"

"… Rather, I would like to see if I can catch a cold."

"Eh?"

He didn't give me any time to think.

"Don't worry. I simply wanted to go outside and watch the snow fall, so I cam outside to take a look. I'll be heading back to my room right away, so please return to your room."

Sannan-san spoke towards me with a smile.

"…Yukimura-kun?"

"What is it?"

Sannan-san looked at me with unmasked surprise.

I had gone back to my room just now… and now I had shown up in the courtyard again.

"Really… It's very cold here, so what did you come back here for?"

"I wanted to give this to you."

"…To give me an umbrella?"

He looked at the umbrella I handed over to him, and his eyes narrowed in disbelief.

"You body temperature will rapidly drop if you stay in the snow, so if you want to stay outside for a while longer Sannan-san, please at least use an umbrella."

" ——Thank you for your kindness, but as I just said, I'll enjoy the scenery for a while longer and then go back——"

"——That's a lie to me, right?"

As Sannan-san listened to me, his expression was completely unmoved. I however didn't mind and continued.

"Just from looking at the snow on your hair, it's obvious that you didn't just go outside."

"……"

"So, why have you been out here for so long?"

After a short moment of silence, Sannan-san softly sighed then began to speak.

"I want to figure out."

'Figure out, what…?"

"….Yukimura-kun, right now, what do I look like in your eyes?"

"What do you mean by look like…"

"You know, my hand recovered because of the power of Ochimuzu… At first glance, there are no differences between me and my past self, correct?"

"……"

"——But, even if I appear the same, ultimately, there are differences [actually don't have a subject noun here]."

Where is the difference.

Sannan-san, as if he were for the sake of explain it to me, let a snowflake fall into his hand.

"I know myself that my sense of being a human being is fading away with every second."

"What do you mean?"

"The feeling/sense is still here. The pain from injuries [can't tell if this is "my injury" or just wounds in general]. the taste of food, and also the feeling of really enjoying something… but it feels like there's a wall separating everything, putting it all in the distance."

Sannan stared at me with eyes that seemed to come from another creature/eyes as if he was looking at some sort of other creature… he spoke slowly.

"That's why I was thinking about figuring/wanted to figure out if I'm still human. Because of the cold I feel when the snow is on my skin…. I surely must be considered human.

I couldn't say anything.

His pain tightly gripped my chest, and the words I wanted to say dissipated once I came up with them. But despite that, I…

"…Sannan-san, you are human/a human being."

When I finally squeezed out a response, I opened the umbrella and passed it to him. To keep the biting-cold snowflakes from falling onto him.

"Even if you don't think that, the people from the Shinsengumi and me, we all think you're human. If you want to confirm this, I will answer you as many times as necessary."

"……"

"….That's why, please don't say such sad things again."

…I know that this could only provide superficial relief. I hadn't transformed into a rasetsu, and couldn't understand the pains of those that did.

"….You…. really, are quite lovely [可爱 can mean cute, lovely, adorable… and uh, i guess that fit best?]."

Sannan-san however did not take offence after hearing this, and gently smiled at me.

"What you're saying is unfounded. Even if you say that I'm human, the changes to my body will not stop."

"…That's…"

"But to hear some words of comfort, surprisingly doesn't feel bad."

He took the umbrella from my hand, then tilted half of it over me to keep the snow off of me.

"I found something better than the snow."

"Better than the snow…?"

"Yes. Compared to the bitter cold of winter, compared to hurting yourself… You being worried about me, more than anything, makes me feel like I'm still a human being."

"……"

"I don't want you to feel sad. It's okay, I won't do this sort of thing again."

Sannan-san looked very lonely as he spoke those words.

That's why, I…

"…Even so, it doesn't matter."

"What do you mean?"

"It doesn't matter if I worry about this once in a while… As long as Sannan-san feels like he's still human."

"……"

Our conversation came to a temporary halt. Sannan-san showed a rare and unexpected facial expression…. but soon after, he slowly smiled.

"…Hehe. You really are quite lovely."

Sannan-san spoke with a smile, and the smile that blossomed onto his face felt completely opposite to the snowy sky.

---end---

honestly i don't know if i'll watch sannan-hen but i guess i'd be interested in how they did kaoru... since i'm fairly sure he was in sanan's route. kinda forgot about that until i saw a 2.5 video with the original actor for kaoru from okita-hen alongside these two.

on the left is the actor for shinkai souma-hen's souma, and on the right is the actor for okita-hen's nagumo kaoru.

[kumoriyami-xiuzhen]

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet "Her Long Day" part 3

The downside to me sleeping early is that I wake up way too early (before 7 am), and as that causes me to feel super tired for most of the day... I've had a hard time staying awake, which causes my attention to detail to plummet like a rock. Anyway, I don't know if I'll be able to consistently translate in October and November since I have a licensing exam that I really need to study for...

I'll worry about that later. Because I am genuinely sleepy right now.

For now, enjoy!

Hakuoki Shinkai Tenun no Shou Stellaworth Booklet "Her Long Day" part 3

Translation by KumoriYami

Wèishí·Nagakura Moment 《13~15 o'clock》

"——Alright, form two lines! Is everyone here?"

"Yes, Captain Nagakura!"

"Then let's hurry up and start today's patrol. Shimada, can you lead the squad?"

"No problem, leave it to me."

"Alright, let's go! Chizuru-chan, remember to not leave my side."

"Yes!"

Following the sound of orderly footsteps, the Shinsengumi Second Division passed through headquarters' gates.

I had completed my morning chores without incident, and welcomed the afternoon...

Today I was going together with Nagakura-san while patrolling with the Second Division.

"I'm sorry, Nagakura-san. I'll be troubling you to take me along for patrol."

"Don't worry about it. You'll be asking the people in the streets today about Kodo-san, right?"

"Yes, although there haven't been any results, I still want to press on."

"It's been hard work for you too. As long as you don't give up, you'll certainly find him one day."

"Yes!"

I obediently followed the team members in their uniformed haori.

Perhaps t was because the Shinsengumi's reputation had increased…

There were no troublemakers in sight, and there was a tranquil atmosphere over the streets.

"The streets of Kyoto have been calm lately."

"Yeah, everything's peaceful, almost as if nothing will happen again… I'm sort of reminded of what happened when I was at Shiekan."

"Shiekan… That's the dojo that Nagakura-san and the others belonged to when you were still in Edo, right?"

"Yeah. Back then, everyone was poor, but everyone was happy every day and their smiles never stopped. Of course, that hasn't changed even now."

Nagakura-san looked up towards with the sky with some nostalgia, and mumbled.

"….In the future, it'd be nice if these days could like this."

"......Nagakura-san......"

"Oh, I'm sorry, Chizuru-chan, I'll only make you feel awkward if I say that. One day, we'll help you find Kodo, so that you as father and daughter, will be able to return to Edo."

"Ah… yes. One day…"

Although I responded like that, I however still felt speechless for a moment, what was the reason for that.

I came to Edo to find my father, and that has never changed.

But lately, whenever I think there inevitably being a day when I have to leave everyone, I feel a bit lonely.

"Sorry, I said something weird. Let's go think eat something delicious later, and not think about difficult things until later."

Nagakura-san smiled as he said that to me, then turned towards the other members.

"Alright, you guys listen up! After today's patrol ends, this Captain-sama will treat you all to dessert from a teahouse!"

"Eehh…? Since you're treating, I'd rather go to a bar!"

"Bastard! I really want to drink…. No way! We have to have something sweet today!"

"Then I want to eat anmitsu. There's a shop that I can recommend going to!"

"Shimada's recommendation is definitely going to be too sweet…"

"You guys… If you complain again, I'm not going to treat you!"

Seeing the Second Division's members laughing and joking around as they walked, I couldn't help but smile/laugh.

"Nagakura-san and the members have a really good relationship…"

I was as happy as Nagakura-san was, as if that was my own matter, and for the sake of not falling behind everyone, I quickly followed them.

Shintoki·Sakamoto Moment 《15-17 o'clock》

"Um, I'm sory, we're looking for someone…"

"....Hm? Looking for someone?"

"Yes. May I ask if you know a bald Western doctor named Yukimra Kodo?"

No. There are many bald monks that I've seen…. but I haven't heard of a Western doctor with that name."

"Is that so... thank you."

I bowed to the owner of the pharmacy and sighed as I walked out the door.

And as I asked around at clinics, pharmacies, and other places related to father work's work while the Second Division patrolled….

"Chizuru-chan, how was it?"

"Ah, Nagakura-san… Unfortunately, there's nothing here too."

The outcome was as I witnessed it, and the hope I had for today was dashed again.

Nagakura-san narrowed his eyes and patted my shoulder.

"In that case… Nn, we'll be walking around in this area, so you can investigate wherever you want as long as you're within my range of sight."

"Okay, thank you."

Hearing Nagakura-san's consolation, I walked up the street again. But I couldn't begin to feel happy.

——Truly, will it be possible to find him.

This worry in my heart has constantly been growing in my heart had lately been dulling my steps.

I've already asked so many people, yet there still wasn't the slightest bit of information, so was it possible that my father has….

“……”

"….Why the drawn face? What a waste to your cute face."

"Huh...?"

"No, your appearance in men's clothes is handsome cute, which ought to be said outright. I'll correct that, and just call you a beauty."

"Sa-Sakamoto-san...?"

In the face of this acquaintance that was publicly known to be an elusive person, I couldn't help but widen my eyes.

"Why are you here...?"

"I just came to find you. I heard that people from the Shinsengumi were on patrol here, so I came to try my luck. It's great to have met you."

Sakamoto-san, who claimed to be a ronin from the Tosa Domain, looked at me with a smile on his likeable face.

"So, why are you feeling so sad? As long as you're willing to talk, I'd be happy to listen?"

"….Uh….?"

For a moment, I hesitated to tell him, the desire to tell someone prevailed, so I decided to speak.

"Actually...."

"——So that's how it is, you haven't found any clue about your father."

"Yes… I've been wondering lately, is it really okay to be continuing like this…"

After listening to me finish worried confession, Sakamoto-san fell deep into thought.

"…Maybe, the means of finding this person/someone are wrong?"

"The means of finding someone… is it?"

If your father went into hiding for some reason, then it's unlikely that he'd be walking down the streets with a bald head and with the characteristics/traits of Western doctor displayed, right? If that's the case, even if you ask around repeatedly, you won't find anything."

"...Are you saying that my father might be disguised?"

"I'm only saying that this is a possibility… that's why, you should try searching areas that aren't just related to medicine."

Sakamoto-san spoke thoughtfully.

"He's a Western doctor, right? Apart from pharmacies, you might also have to search bookstores that sell books related to Western studies, or possibly places that make medical equipment."

"Ah… it's as you say… thank you…!"

Sakamoto-san looked at my inspired expression and used a finger to poke my cheek.

"Although my conjectures might not necessarily be accurate, it's good to occassionaly change your way of thinking. Ah, of course, remember to bring have the Shinsengumi escort you/take along a guard from the Shinsengumi when you go."

"Yes...!"

"In that case, I'd should hurry back before those awful guys appear show up again…. If you want to thank me, go on a a date with me to eat something delicious next time."

"....Um, I'll have to about that carefully."

---to be continued----

reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anmitsu

also i almost always spell "publicly" wrong... huzzah for spell check pointing out that error every time that happens...