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Episode 2 (Ep.26): Caravan / 第2話（第26話）『隊商（キャラバン/Kyaraban）』

壬氏「今回のキャラバン、業者の数も商品の種類も多いな…」

Jinshi “Konkaino kyaraban, gyoshano kazumo shohinno shuruimo ooina…”

Jinshi “The caravan this time has more merchants and goods than before.”

高順「異国の特使を迎える先行隊ゆえ、いつもより規模が大きく期間も長いと聞いております」

Gaoshun “Ikokuno tokushi’o mukaeru senko-tai-yue, itsumo-yori kiboga ookiku kikanmo nagaito kiite-orimasu.”

Gaoshun “Apparently it’s the advance party to the special envoy of a foreign nation. As such, it’s larger-scale and scheduled to stay longer.”

壬氏「宴席の準備はどうだ？」

Jinshi “Ensekino junbiwa doda?”

Jinshi “How’s the welcome banquet prep going?”

高順「接待担当の高官が進めています」

Gaoshun “Settai-tantono kokanga susumete-imasu.”

Gaoshun “A high-ranking officer in charge of receptions is working on it.”

壬氏「そうか。大事な外交の相手だ。引き続き頼む」

Jinshi “Soka. Daijina gaikono aiteda. Hiki-tsuzuki tanomu.”

Jinshi “Good. This is an important diplomatic partner. Keep up the good work.”

高順「御意」

Gaoshun “Gyoi.”

Gaoshun “Understood.”

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紅娘「湿気も多くなってきたし、そろそろ衣替えをしようと思います。まずは衣装の整理から。桜花、愛藍、猫猫」

Hon’nyan “Shikkemo ooku-natte-kitashi, soro-soro koromo-gae’o shiyoto omoi-masu. Mazuwa ishono seiri-kara. Infa, Airan, Maomao.”

Hongniang “It’s starting to get more humid. I think it’s time for a wardrobe change. First, we’ll organize our outfits. Yinghua, Ailan, Maomao.”

桜花・愛藍「はい」

Infa, Airan “Hai.”

Yinghua & Ailan “Yes.”

猫猫「はい、紅娘様」

Maomao “Hai, Hon’nyan-sama.”

Maomao “Yes, Lady Hongniang.”

紅娘「貴園は鈴麗公主のお世話をお願いね」

Hon’nyan “Guienwa Rinrī-himeno osewa’o onegaine.”

Hongniang “Guiyuan, please tend to Princess Lingli.”

貴園「分かりました」

Guien “Wakari-mashita.”

Guiyuan “Yes.”

桜花「流行遅れのデザインも結構あるのよね。これはまだいけるかな。あっ。こっちは一時期すごく流行ったんだけど、流行りものって時期が過ぎると途端に使えなくなるのよね」

Infa “Ryuko-okureno dezainmo kekko aruno-yone. Korewa mada ikeru-kana. A. Kocchiwa ichi-jiki sugoku hayattan-dakedo, hayari-monotte jikiga sugiruto totanni tsukae-naku-naruno-yone.”

Yinghua “Some of the designs are out of style. This one’s still good. Oh, this one was super popular for a while, but you know how fads can be quick to go super stale?”

猫猫「古いのはどうされるんですか？」

Maomao “Fufui-nowa do sarerun-desuka?”

Maomao “What happens to the old outfits?”

桜花「職人が作り直して、玉葉様の故郷、西方で配るのよ」

Infa “Shokuninga tsukuri-naoshite, Gyokuyo-samano kokyo, saihode kubaru-noyo.”

Yinghua “Some craftsmen rework them, and they get handed out in the western region, Lady Gyokuyou’s home region.”

猫猫「へぇ…では念のため、防虫用の香草を入れておきますね」

Maomao “Hee… Dewa nenno-tame, bochu-yono koso’o irete-oki-masu-ne.”

Maomao “I see. In that case, I’ll put in some insect-repellent herbs.”

桜花「うん、お願い」

Infa “Un, onegai.”

Yinghua “Yes, thank you.”

愛藍「そう言えば、もう少ししたら新しい侍女が来るわよ」

Airan “So-ieba, mo sukoshi shitara atarashii jijoga kuru-wayo.”

Ailan “Oh, by the way, a new lady-in-waiting is coming soon.”

猫猫「新しい侍女？」

Maomao “Atarashii jijo?”

Maomao “A new lady-in-waiting?”

愛藍「玉葉様のご懐妊で今以上に人手が必要になるから」

Airan “Gyokuyo-samano go-kainin-de ima-ijoni hitodega hitsuyoni naru-kara.”

Ailan “Now that Lady Gyokuyou is pregnant, we’ll need more help.”

桜花「他にも理由はあるわよ。50人以上も侍女や下女を引き連れて入内した妃がいるんだから、玉葉様だってねぇ」

Infa “Hoka-nimo riyuwa aru-wayo. Goju-nin-ijomo jijoya gejo’o hiki-tsurete judai-shita kisakiga irun-dakara, Gyokuyo-sama-datte-nee.”

Yinghua “There’s another reason. Another concubine joined with more than 50 ladies-in-waiting and servant girls. Lady Gyokuyou needs a few more too, you know?”

猫猫（楼蘭妃のことか。確かに、帝の寵妃である玉葉様の侍女が5人しかいないのは世間体が悪い）

Maomao (Roran-hino kotoka. Tashikani, mikadono chohide-aru Gyokuyo-samano jijoga go-nin-shika inai-nowa seken-teiga warui.)

Maomao (Concubine Loulan, I bet. It makes sense. Lady Gyokuyou having only five ladies-in-waiting despite being the emperor’s favorite sends the wrong message.)

桜花「水晶宮の梨花様のところでさえ、下女も含めて30人なのに、柘榴宮はその倍よ！おかしくない！？」

Infa “Suisho-kyuno Rifa-samano tokorode-sae, gejomo fukumete sanju-nin-nanoni, Zakuro-Kyuwa sono bai-yo! Okashiku-nai!?”

Yinghua “The Crystal Pavilion for Lady Lihua has thirty, including servant girls. The Garnet Pavilion has double that! That feels wrong, doesn’t it?”

愛藍「桜花、そんなこと言ったらまた紅娘様に怒られるわよ」

Airan “Infa, sonna-koto ittara mata Hon’nyan-samani oko-rareru-wayo.”

Ailan “Yinghua, don’t talk like that. Lady Hongniang will scold you.”

桜花「だってぇ」

Infa “Dattee.”

Yinghua “Come on!”

愛藍「さてと、だいぶ片付いたわね」

Airan “Sateto, daibu katazuita-wane.”

Ailan “Well then, we made some good progress.”

猫猫「こんなに減らしてよかったのですか？」

Maomao “Konnani herashite yokattano-desuka?”

Maomao “Is it all right to have so few?”

愛藍「大丈夫。新しいのを何着か注文しているし」

Airan “Daijobu. Atarashii-no’o nan-chaku-ka chumon shite-irushi.”

Ailan “It’s fine. We already ordered a few new ones, and…”

桜花「それに、もうすぐキャラバンが来るの！」

Infa “Soreni, mo-sugu kyarabanga kuruno!”

Yinghua “And besides, the caravan will arrive soon!”

猫猫「キャラバン？」

Maomao “Kyaraban?”

Maomao “Caravan?”

愛藍「前に来た時は、猫猫はちょうどいなかったのよね？」

Airan “Maeni kita-tokiwa, Maomaowa chodo ina-kattano-yone?”

Ailan “Maomao wasn’t here the last time it came by, was she?”

桜花「今回のは、いつもより規模が大きいの！」

Infa “Konkai-nowa, itsumo-yori kiboga ookiino!”

Yinghua “This one’s bigger than usual!”

猫猫（花街ではさほど珍しくないけど、娯楽の少ない後宮では、この時の買い物が楽しみなのだろう）

Maomao (Hana-machi-dewa sahodo mezurashiku-nai-kedo, gorakuno sukunai kokyu-dewa, kono tokino kaimonoga tanoshimi nano-daro.)

Maomao (Entertainment’s abundant in the pleasure district, but scarce here in the rear palace, so the shopping must be really exciting.)

桜花「猫猫も、空き時間作るから見に行きなよ。玉葉様は、こういう時いつもお小遣いをくれるの…あっ、どうしたの？」

Infa “Maomaomo, aki-jikan tsukuru-kara mini ikinayo. Gyokuyo-samawa, ko-iu-toki itsumo okozukai’o kureruno… A, doshitano?”

Yinghua “I’ll make sure you get some time to check it out too, Maomao. Lady Gyokuyou always gives us an allowance―What’s wrong?”

紅娘「おしゃべりばかりしてないで、手を動かしなさい～～～！！」

Hon’nyan “Oshaberi-bakari shite-naide, te’o ugokashi-nasaiiiiiii!!”

Hongniang “Less chatting, more working!”

桜花「ギャ～～～！」

Infa “Gyaaaaaaa!”

玉葉妃「私も紅娘に怒られないように気を付けなくちゃね」

Gyokuyo-hi “Watashimo Hon’nyan-ni okorare-nai-yoni ki’o tsuke-nakuchane.”

Concubine Gyokuyou “I should be careful not to incur Hongniang’s wrath!”

紅娘「玉葉様。冗談はおやめください」

Hon’nyan “Gyokuyo-sama. Jodanwa oyame kudasai.”

Hongniang “Lady Gyokuyou, please stop joking around.”

玉葉妃「ウフフッ」

Gyokuyo-hi “Ufufu.”

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杏「お呼びでしょうか、梨花様」

Shin “Oyobi-deshoka, Rifa-sama.”

Shin “Did you summon me, Lady Lihua?”

梨花妃「杏。これを皆に」

Rifa-hi “Shin. Kore’o mina-ni.”

Concubine Lihua “Shin, pass this out to everyone.”

杏「キャラバンの買い出しですか？手の空(あ)いている侍女に買いに行かせます」

Shin “Kyaraban-no kaidashi desuka? Teno aite-iru jijoni kaini ikase-masu.”

Shin “Shopping at the caravan? I’ll have one of the ladies-in-waiting take care of it.”

梨花妃「ええ。お願いね」

Rifa-hi “Ee. Onegai-ne.”

Concubine Lihua “Yes, thank you.”

思思「し…杏様。診療所から言伝(ことづて)です」

Su-su? “Shi…Shin-sama. Shinryo-jo-kara kotozute desu.”

Si-si? “L-Lady Shin, a message from the clinic.”

杏「診療所から言伝？」

Shin “Shinryo-jo-kara kotozute?”

Shin “A message from the clinic…?”

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猫猫（キャラバンが滞在するのは5日間。妃やその侍女たちがはしゃぐ中に、下っ端が入り込んで買い物ができるわけがない）

Maomao (Kyarabanga taizai-suru-nowa itsuka-kan. Kisakiya sono jijo-tachiga hashagu nakani, shitappaga hairi-konde kaimonoga dekiru wakega nai.)

Maomao (The caravan stays for five days. A bottom-tier servant like me can’t just cut in front of concubines and their ladies-in-waiting.)

小蘭「いいな～。私も新しい服とか欲しい」

Shaoran “Iinaaa. Watashimo atarashii fuku-toka hoshii.”

Xiaolan “I’m jealous. I want new clothes and stuff, too!”

猫猫「着てく場所ないけど」

Maomao “Kiteku basho nai-kedo.”

Maomao “We’ve got nowhere to wear it to.”

小蘭「分かってるけど欲しいの！」

Shaoran “Wakatteru-kedo hoshiino!”

Xiaolan “I know, but still!”

猫猫（後宮…つくづく特殊な空間だ。こんなに人がいるのに店はないし、医者もやぶ医者しかいないし…。病気にでもかかったら、すぐ広がってしまいそうだが、そうでもない。衛生管理はしっかりしているからだ。汚物を捨てる地下水路は、堀を通さず大河へと繋がっている。西方の水道技術を、やり手の女帝が利用したものだ。衛生面がちゃんとしていれば、病気の発生は防げる。それでも、重病にかかった時は実家に帰されるが…）

Maomao (Kokyu…Tsuku-zuku tokushuna kukanda. Konnani hitoga iru-noni misewa naishi, ishamo yabu-isha-shika inaishi… Byoki-ni-demo kakattara, sugu hirogatte shimai-sodaga, so-demo nai. Eisei-kanriwa shikkari shite-iru-karada. Obutsu’o suteru chika-suirowa, hori’o toosazu taiga-eto tsunagatte-iru. Saihono suido-gijutsu’o, yariteno joteiga riyo-shita-monoda. Eisei-menga chanto shite-ireba, byokino hasseiwa fusegeru. Soredemo, jubyoni kakatta tokiwa jikkani kae-sareruga…)

Maomao (The rear palace really is a peculiar environment. So many people, yet no shops. No doctors except for quacks… It seems like if disease broke out, it would spread uncontrollably, but not really, because the sanitation level is top-notch. An underground waterway carries out the waste goes straight to the great river without going through the moat. It’s water working technology from the west, cleverly applied by the empress. As long as proper hygiene is maintained, diseases can be mostly prevented. Those that still manage to contract severe illnesses are sent home, but…)

小蘭「ねぇ、猫猫」

Shaoran “Nee, Maomao.”

Xiaolan “Hey, Maomao.”

猫猫「ん？」

Maomao “N?”

Maomao “Hmm?”

小蘭「最後の日なら、少し時間をもらえそうなんだけど…」

Shaoran “Saigono hi-nara, sukoshi jikan’o moraeso-nanda-kedo…”

Xiaolan “I might get some time off on the last day.”

猫猫（誘われて、悪い気はしないな）

Maomao (Saso-warete, warui kiwa shinai-na.)

Maomao (It’s not so bad to get asked out.)

小蘭「フフフ…ん？」

Shaoran “Fufufu…N?”

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玉葉妃「ちょっと奮発し過ぎたかしら？」

Gyokuyo-hi “Chotto funpatsu shi-sugita-kashira?”

Concubine Gyokuyou “Did I spend too much?”

紅娘「いいえ、もっと買っても良かったのですよ。他の所はもっと買っているでしょうから」

Hon’nyan “Iie, motto kattemo yokattano-desuyo. Hokano tokorowa motto katte-iru-desho-kara.”

Hongniang “No, you could have bought more. The other houses have probably bought more.”

猫猫（確かに…。水晶宮の侍女たちは派手に買い物をするだろうし、梨花妃も何だかんだ懐が深い。金剛宮では里樹妃をおだてて、侍女たちが自分の欲しいものを買わせたりするだろう。柘榴宮だと、あれだけ派手好きな楼蘭妃は言わずもがな。その点、一部屋に入りきる玉葉妃は経済的だ）

Maomao (Tashikani… Suisho-Kyuno jijo-tachiwa hadeni kaimono’o suru-daroshi, Rifa-himo nanda-kandade futokoroga fukai. Kongo-Kyu-dewa Rīshu-hi’o odatete, jijo-tachiga jibunno hoshii mono’o kawase-tari suru-daro. Zakuro-Kyu-dato, are-dake hade-zukina Roran-hiwa iwazu-mogana. Sono ten, hito-heyani hairi-kiru Gyokuyo-hiwa keizai-tekida.)

Maomao (True. The ladies-in-waiting at the Crystal Pavilion probably go all out. Concubine Lihua is actually pretty generous, too. At the Diamond Pavilion, the ladies-in-waiting probably flatter Concubine Lishu into buying things for them. As for the Garnet Pavilion, it goes without saying, seeing how flamboyant Concubine Loulan is. Compared to them, Concubine Gyokuyou, whose items fit in one room, appears thrifty.)

紅娘「明日もキャラバンの商人が来るから、今日の分は片付けますよ」

Hon’nyan “Ashitamo kyaraban’no shoninga kuru-kara, kyono bunwa katazuke-masuyo.”

Hongniang “Caravan merchants will arrive tomorrow as well, so let’s put away what we got today.”

桜花「は～い」

Infa “Haaai.”

Yinghua “Yes.”

猫猫（はて？）

Maomao (Hate?)

Maomao (Huh?)

貴園「何かあった？」

Guien “Nanika atta?”

Guiyuan “Something wrong?”

猫猫（袖の付いた着物と、胸のすぐ下で帯を締めるスカートが多いな）

Maomao (Sodeno tsuita kimonoto, muneno sugu shitade obi’o shimeru sukātoga ooina.)

Maomao (There are several sleeved robes and skirts whose belts go right under the chest.)

猫猫「このタイプ以外の服はなかったのですか？」

Maomao “Kono taipu-igaino fukuwa nakattano-desuka?”

Maomao “Were these the only types of clothes available?”

貴園「こればっかりだったわよ」

Guien “Kore-bakkari datta-wayo.”

Guiyuan “These were everwhere.”

愛藍「流行りだからって言ってたけど」

Airan “Hayari dakaratte itteta-kedo.”

Ailan “I heard they’re in style right now.”

貴園・愛藍「ん？」

Guien, Airan “N?”

猫猫（玉葉様の懐妊は、まだ外に知られていない。普通なら、客が好む服を持��込むはずだ。玉葉様には、帯を腰で結ぶような。しかし、お腹が大きくなれば締め付けない服を選ぶだろう。それを踏まえた上で、あえてこういうデザインのものを持ち込んだとしたら…。考え過ぎだと思いたいが…）

Maomao (Gyokuyo-samano kaininwa, mada sotoni shirarete-inai. Futsu-nara, kyakuga konomu fuku’o mochi-komu hazuda. Gyokuyo-sama-niwa, obi’o koshide musubu-yona. Shikashi, onakaga ookiku-nareba shimetsuke-nai fuku’o erabu-daro. Sore’o fumaeta uede, aete ko-iu dezainno mono’o mochi-kondato shitara… Kangae-sugi-dato omoi-taiga…)

Maomao (Lady Gyokuyou’s pregnancy isn’t yet known to the outside. Normally, they would bring in clothes that the customer likes. In Lady Gyokuyou’s case, it would be dresses with belts around the waist. However, if her belly grew bigger, she would choose less restrictive outfits. Did they bring these designs knowingly? If so… I want to believe I’m overthinking this, but…)

猫猫「明日は、帯を腰でしっかり締めるデザインのものがあるか、聞いた方がいいと思います」

Maomao “Asuwa, obi’o koshide shikkari shimeru dezainno monoga aruka, kiita-hoga iito omoi-masu.”

Maomao “Tomorrow, you should ask if they have designs that have tight belts around the waist.”

玉葉妃「そうね。もっと違うものを買っておかないと。紅娘、商人に声をかけておいて」

Gyokuyo-hi “Sone. Motto chigau mono’o katte-oka-naito. Hon’nyan, shonin’ni koe’o kakete-oite.”

Concubine Gyokuyou “Yes, we should keep a variety of designs around. Hongniang, have a word with the merchants for me.”

紅娘「はい」

Hon’nyan “Hai.”

Hongniang “Yes.”

猫猫（玉葉様と紅娘様には伝わったみたいだ）

Maomao (Gyokuyo-samato Hon’nyan-sama-niwa tsutawatta mitaida.)

Maomao (Seems like Lady Gyokuyou and Lady Hongniang got the message.)

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猫猫（最終日ともなると、売れ残りばかりだな…）

Maomao (Saishubi-tomo naruto, ure-nokori bakari dana…)

Maomao (I guess it’s all leftovers on the last day.)

小蘭「わあっ、すごい、すご～い。おっ、ハハッ。はあ～…」

Shaoran “Waa, sugoi, sugoooi. O, haha. Haaaa…”

Xiaolan “Wow, awesome! Awesome!”

猫猫（玉葉様からお小遣いをもらったけど…）

Maomao (Gyokuyo-sama-kara okozukai’o moratta-kedo…)

Maomao (I did get some allowance from Lady Gyokuyou, but…)

猫猫「これ下さい」

Maomao “Kore kudasai.”

Maomao “I’ll take this.”

猫猫「似合ってる」

Maomao “Niatteru.”

Maomao “Looks good on you.”

小蘭「ハハッ。ありがとう、猫猫～！」

Shaoran “Haha. Arigato, Maomaooo!”

Xiaolan “Thanks, Maomao!”

猫猫（妹とやらがいたら、こんな生き物なのだろうか）

Maomao (Imoto-to-yaraga itara, konna ikimono nano-daroka.)

Maomao (If I had a little sister of some kind, would she be this type of creature?)

小蘭「猫猫は行きたい所ないの？付き合うよ」

Shaoran “Maomaowa ikitai tokoro naino? Tsuki-au-yo.”

Xiaolan “Are there stalls you want to check out, Maomao? I’ll go with you!”

猫猫「ん～、じゃあ、ちょっと覗(のぞ)きたい所があるんだけど」

Maomao “Nnn, jaa, chotto nozoki-tai tokoroga arun-dakedo.”

Maomao “In that case, I’d like to look around a bit.”

猫猫（さすがに薬の類いはないが、茶葉や香辛料はある。それに、最終日に来た理由がもう一つある…。値引きだ。後宮という特殊な場所で、適正価格で品物を売るとは思えない。簡単にぼったくれると思うなよ？イ～ヒッヒッヒッ…）

Maomao (Sasugani kusurino taguiwa naiga, chabaya koshinryowa aru. Soreni, saishubini kita riyuga mo-hitotsu aru… Nebiki-da. Kokyuto-iu tokushuna bashode, tekisei-kakakude shinamono’o uru-towa omoe-nai. Kantanni bottaku-reruto omou-nayo? Iiihhihhihhi…)

Maomao (Obviously no medicines here, but they do have teas and spices. Also, there’s another reason why I came on the last day. Discounts. I doubt they’d charge fair prices for goods in a special environment like the rear palace. But don’t think you can gouge me that easily!”

小蘭「ん？」

Shaoran “N?”

猫猫（茉莉花茶(ジャスミンちゃ)か…）

Maomao (Jasumin-cha-ka…)

Maomao (Jasmine tea.)

猫猫「これ下さい」

Maomao “Kore kudasai.”

Maomao “I’ll take this.”

子翠「これ下さ～い」

Shisui “Kore kudasaaai.”

Shisui “I’ll take this.”

猫猫（はて？）

Maomao (Hate?)

Maomao (Huh?)

子翠「あ……猫ちゃん元気？」

Shisui “A……Neko-chan genki?”

Shisui “How’s the kitty?”

猫猫（あぁ、あの時の…）

Maomao (Aa, ano tokino…)

Maomao (Ah, she’s from that one time…)

猫猫「元気にしてる。今、医局にいる」

Maomao “Genkini shiteru. Ima, ikyokuni iru.”

Maomao “She’s fine. She lives at the clinic now.”

子翠「そっかぁ、よかった！」

Shisui “Sokkaa, yokatta!”

Shisui “I see! That’s good to hear!”

小蘭「あれ？子翠もお休みもらったの？」

Shaoran “Are? Shisuimo oyasumi morattano?”

Xiaolan “Oh, you got time off too, Shisui?”

子翠「うん。小蘭も来てたんだ？何買ったの？」

Shisui “Un. Shaoranmo kitetanda? Nani kattano?”

Shisui “Yeah! And you’re here too, Xiaolan! What’d you buy?”

小蘭「私は見物だけ。あっ！猫猫に髪紐買ってもらったんだぁ！」

Shaoran “Watashiwa kenbutsu-dake. A! Maomaoni kami-himo katte-morattandaa!”

Xiaolan “I’m just looking. Oh! Maomao bought me a hair tie!”

子翠「可愛い！」

Shisui “Kawaii!”

Shisui “So cute!”

猫猫（二人は知り合いか。小蘭と同じ尚服の衣を着ているということは、いつもの洗濯場を使っている女官なのだろう）

Maomao (Futariwa shiriai-ka. Shaoranto onaji shofukuno koromo’o kite-iruto iu-kotowa, itsumono sentaku-ba’o tsukatte-iru nyokan-nano-daro.)

Maomao (So, they know each other. Seeing how she wears the same dress as Xiaolan, she must be a court lady using the same laundry area.)

猫猫「ここ邪魔になるから、場所を移そう。これ3つ下さい」

Maomao “Koko jamani naru-kara, basho’o utsuso. Kore mittsu kudasai.”

Maomao “We don’t want to block the stall, so let’s go somewhere else. I’ll take three of these.”

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虞淵（やぶ医者）「嬢ちゃんに友達がいるなんて、知らなかったよ」

Guen(Yabu-Isha) “Jochan-ni tomodachiga iru-nante, shira-nakatta-yo.”

Guen(Quack Doctor) “I didn’t know you had friends, little lady!”

猫猫（やぶ医者が大変失礼なことを言ってくれるが、本当のことなので仕方ないだろう）

Maomao (Yabu-Ishaga taihen shitsureina koto’o itte-kureruga, hontono koto-nanode shikata-nai-daro.)

Maomao (Doctor Quack can be pretty rude sometimes, but he’s not wrong.)

毛毛「ミャ～」

Maomao “Myaaa.”

小蘭「可愛い～！」

Shaoran “Kawaiiii!”

Xiaolan “So cute!”

子翠「わぁ、何て名前？」

Shisui “Waa, nante namae?”

Shisui “What’s her name?”

猫猫「盗賊改(とうぞくあらため)」

Maomao “Tozoku-Aratame.”

Maomao “Admonisher of Thieves.”

小蘭「えっ！？何か変な名前だね」

Shaoran “E!? Nanka henna namae-dane.”

Xiaolan “Huh? That’s a weird name.”

猫猫（毛毛の方がよっぽど変だ）

Maomao (Maomao-no-hoga yoppodo henda.)

Maomao (Less weird than ‘Maomao.’)

虞淵（やぶ医者）「お茶でも入れようかね」

Guen(Yabu-Isha) “Ocha-demo ireyo-kane.”

Guen(Quack Doctor) “How about I make some tea?”

猫猫「お茶は持ってきました」

Maomao “Ochawa motte-kimashita.”

Maomao “I’ve brought my own.”

虞淵（やぶ医者）「じゃあ、茶菓子だね」

Guen(Yabu-Isha) “Jaa, chagashi dane.”

Guen(Quack Doctor) “Then I’ll get the snacks.”

小蘭「ふぉ～！」

Shaoran “Fuooo!”

Xiaolan “Wow!”

子翠「いい香り…」

Shisui “Ii kaori…”

Shisui “What a nice scent.”

猫猫（茉莉花の工芸茶。温めた器に入れて、ぬるめのお湯をゆっくり注ぐと、こうしてつぼみが開く。なかなか入れる機会はないだろうけど）

Maomao (Jasumin’no kogei-cha. Atatameta utsuwani irete, nurumeno oyu’o yukkuri sosoguto, ko-shite tsubomiga hiraku. Naka-naka ireru kikaiwa nai-daro-kedo.)

Maomao (A jasmine flowering tea. Place it inside a pre-warmed bowl, slowly pour in lukewarm water, and the bud opens up like this. I probably won’t get the chance to make this often, but…)

虞淵（やぶ医者）「嬢ちゃんたち、今回だけ特別だよ」

Guen(Yabu-Isha) “Jochan-tachi, konkai-dake tokubetsu dayo.”

Guen(Quack Doctor) “My little ladies, these are special just for today.”

小蘭「月餅だ！ありがとうございます」

Shaoran “Geppei-da! Arigato gozai-masu.”

Xiaolan “Mooncakes! Thank you very much!”

子翠「それにしても、毎回こうなの？すごいお祭り騒ぎ」

Shisui “Soreni-shitemo, mai-kai ko-nano? Sugoi omatsuri-sawagi.”

Shisui “Is it always like this? A huge festival every time?”

猫猫（子翠もキャラバンは初めてか。楼蘭妃の入内と共に入って来たとすれば、来て半年ほどなのだろう）

Maomao (Shisuimo kyaraban’wa hajimete-ka. Roran-hino judaito tomoni haitte-kitato sureba, kite hantoshi-hodo nano-daro.)

Maomao (This is Shisui’s first caravan, too. If she came at the same time as Concubine Loulan, I think she’s been here for about six months.)

小蘭「う～ん、今回はいつもより長いなぁ」

Shaoran “Uuun, konkaiwa itsumo-yori nagai-naa.”

Xiaolan “Hmm, it’s lasting longer than usual.”

虞淵（やぶ医者）「それはね、近々異国から特使が来るかららしいよ」

Guen(Yabu-Isha) “Sore-wane, chika-jika ikoku-kara tokushiga kuru-kara rashii-yo.”

Guen(Quack Doctor) “I heard that’s because a special envoy is coming from a foreign land soon.”

小蘭「へぇ～。偉い人が来るんですね」

Shaoran “Heee. Erai hitoga kurun-desune.”

Xiaolan “Oh! It must be someone important.”

猫猫（それ、言っちゃっていいんですかねぇ）

Maomao (Sore, icchatte iin-desuka-nee.)

Maomao (Are you allowed to talk about that?)

子翠「そう言えばさぁ、最近、北側で変な匂いがするんだけど、知らない？」

Shisui “So-ieba-saa, saikin, kita-gawade henna nioiga surun-dakedo, shira-nai?”

Shisui “By the way, there’s this weird smell on the north side these days. Do you know about it?”

猫猫「北側？」

Maomao “Kita-gawa?”

Maomao “On the north side?”

小蘭「知らな～い」

Shaoran “Shiranaaai.”

Xiaolan “Nope.”

虞淵（やぶ医者）「変な匂いねぇ…あっちは荒れているからね。水路でも詰まったかな」

Guen(Yabu-Isha) “Henna nioi-nee… Acchiwa arete-iru-kara-ne. Suiro-demo tsumatta-kana.”

Guen(Quack Doctor) “A strange smell, huh? That area’s a bit of a mess, maybe a waterway got clogged.”

猫猫（汚物を流す地下水路が詰まれば、地上に匂いが出てくるかもしれない）

Maomao (Obutsu’o nagasu chika-suiroga tsumareba, chijoni nioiga dete-kuru-kamo shire-nai.)

Maomao (If an underground waterway carrying waste got clogged, the smell could reach the ground level.)

小蘭「子翠は、北側に行く仕事があるの？」

Shaoran “Shisuiwa, kita-gawani iku shigotoga aruno?”

Xiaolan “Do you have work on the north side, Shisui?”

子翠「へへっ。あっちは草むらが多いのだよね」

Shisui “Hehe. Acchiwa kusa-muraga ooino-dayone.”

Shisui “Actually, there are good shrubs out there.”

小蘭「おぉ！」

Shaoran “Oo!”

猫猫「上手だね」

Maomao “Jozu dane.”

Maomao “You’re good.”

子翠「うん！ここにはたくさん虫がいるから、いっぱい描けていいよね」

Shisui “Un! Koko-niwa takusan mushiga iru-kara, ippai kakete ii-yone.”

Shisui “Yeah, there’s a lot of bugs here, so it’s great that I can draw so many!”

猫猫（虫もまた、薬の材料になる。カマキリの卵しょうは精力剤になり、ミミズは解熱効果がある）

Maomao (Mushi-mo mata, kusurino zairyoni naru. Kamakirino ranshowa seiryoku-zaini nari, mimizuwa genetsu-kokaga aru.)

Maomao (Insects can be ingredients for medicines, too. The egg cases of praying mantises can make an aphrodisiac, and earthworms can be fever reducers.)

子翠「南の果樹園とかはしっかり手入れがされているから、あまりいないけど、北側の廃墟とかいい感じ。でっかいクモがたくさんいるよ！」

Shisui “Minamino kajuen-tokawa shikari teirega sarete-iru-kara, amari inai-kedo, kita-gawano haikyo-toka ii kanji. Dekkai kumoga takusan iruyo!”

Shisui “The fruit garden on the south side is well-kept, so there aren’t many out there. But the ruins on the north side are really nice! There’s huge spiders there, even!”

猫猫「クモ！？集めるのが大変で、まだ試したことが無いが、クモの糸には止血効果があるという」

Maomao “Kumo!? Atsumeru-noga taihende, mada tameshita kotoga naiga, kumono ito-niwa shiketsu-kokaga aruto iu.”

Maomao “Spiders?! I haven’t tried it since it’s so hard to gather, but they say spider silk has blood-staunching properties.”

子翠「行く？行ってみる？」

Shisui “Iku? Itte-miru?”

Shisui “You wanna go check it out?”

猫猫「行く！行ってみる！」

Maomao “Iku! Itte-miru!”

Maomao “I wanna go check it out.”

子翠「見て見て、これなんて綺麗な色でぷっくりして可愛いんだ！食べるとおいしくて猫猫もきっと気に入るよ！それに…」

Shisui “Mite mite, kore-nante kireina irode pukkuri-shite kawaiinda! Taberuto oishikute Maomaomo kitto kini-iruyo! Soreni…”

Shisui “Look! This one has pretty colors and it plump and cute. It’s delicious, too. I’m sure you’ll like it! Also…”

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（足音/Ashi-oto/Footsteps）

女（咳込み）

Onna (Seki-komi)

Woman (Coughing)

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猫猫（キャラバンが去って数日。後宮では香油が大流行している）

Maomao (Kyarabanga satte sujitsu. Kokyu-dewa koyuga dai-ryuko shite-iru.)

Maomao (A few days after the caravan left… Scented oils became all the rage in the rear palace.)

小蘭「くさい…」

Shaoran “Kusai…”

Xiaolan “It stinks…”

猫猫「ほんとにくさい」（西方の輸入品は香りが強い。単品ではいい香りでも、混ざり合うと危険だ）

Maomao “Hontoni kusai.” (Saihono yunyu-hinwa kaoriga tsuyoi. Tanpin-dewa ii kaori-demo, mazari-auto kikenda.)

Maomao “It really does stink.” (The imports from the west have a strong scent. They might smell nice individually, but all mixed together, it’s awful.)

猫猫「んっ…」

Maomao “N…”

下女「うわっ、ごめんなさい！」

Gejo “Uwa, gomen-nasai!”

Servant girl “Oh, I’m so sorry!”

猫猫（（スンスン…）薔薇か…この前作った薔薇水を売りさばけば、儲かるかもしれないな…。いや、匂いが強い薔薇の精油は妊婦に悪い影響を与えてしまう。今の翡翠宮には…あっ）

Maomao ((Sun-sun…) Sobika… Kono-mae tsukutta sobi-sui’o uri-sabakeba, mokaru-kamo shire-naina… Iya, nioiga tsuyoi sobino seiyuwa ninpuni warui eikyo’o ataete-shimau. Imano Hisui-Kyu-niwa…A.)

Maomao (Rose, huh? If I sold that rose water that I made before, I might be able to make some money. No, the strong scent of roses can negatively affect a pregnancy. Right now, the Jade Pavilion can’t―)

猫猫「この匂いも。…フ～、フンッ！」

Maomao “Kono nioimo. Fuuu, fun!”

Maomao “This scent, too…”

猫猫（行かなければ。流行に最も流されやすい、水晶宮へ！）

Maomao (Ika-nakereba. Hayarini motto nagasare-yasui, Suisho-Kyu’e!)

Maomao (I have to go. To the place most easily influenced by fads… The Crystal Pavilion!)

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猫猫（スンスンスン…）（ん？）

Maomao (Sun-sun-sun…) (N?)

杏「あなた…何のつもり…？」

Shin “Anata…nanno tsumori…?”

Shin “What exactly do you think you’re doing?”

猫猫「あぁ…」

Maomao “Aa…”

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壬氏「水晶宮の侍女頭・杏から抗議文が届いている。お前はもう少し節度がある人間だと思っていた」

Jinshi “Suisho-Kyuno jijo-gashira, Shin-kara kogi-bunga todoite-iru. Omaewa mo-sukoshi setsudoga aru ningen-dato omotte-ita.”

Jinshi “Shin, the head lady-in-waiting at the Crystal Pavilion, wrote an official complaint. I thought you had a bit more restraint than this.”

猫猫「すみません。つい興奮して、相手の了承も得ずにやってしまいました」

Maomao “Sumi-masen. Tsui kofun-shite, aiteno ryoshomo ezuni yatte-shimai-mashita.”

Maomao “I’m sorry. I got too worked up and acted without thinking.”

壬氏「何だその変態のような言い訳は」

Jinshi “Nanda sono hentaino-yona iiwake-wa.”

Jinshi “You sound like a pervert making excuses.”

猫猫「今度はちゃんと了解を取って嗅ぎます」

Maomao “Kondowa chanto ryokai’o totte kagi-masu.”

Maomao “I’ll get consent before sniffing anyone next time.”

壬氏「なぜ嗅ぐ！？」

Jinshi “Naze kagu!?”

Jinshi “Why sniff them at all?!”

玉葉妃「あらら」

Gyokuyo-hi “Arara.”

Concubine Gyokuyou “Oh, my.”

壬氏「あっ…」

Jinshi “A…”

猫猫（反省はこのくらいか）

Maomao (Hanseiwa kono kuraika.)

Maomao (That should be enough apologies.)

猫猫「これでも理由があるんです」

Maomao “Kore-demo riyuga arun-desu.”

Maomao “I do have my reasons.”

壬氏「それ相応の理由なのか？」

Jinshi “Sore so-o-no riyu nanoka?”

Jinshi “And are they good reasons?”

猫猫「はい」

Maomao “Hai.”

Maomao “Yes.”

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猫猫「壬氏様。そこに書かれているものを読んでいただいてもよろしいですか？」

Maomao “Jinshi-sama. Sokoni kakarete-iru mono’o yonde-itadai-temo yoroshii desuka?”

Maomao “Master Jinshi, could you please read that list aloud?”

壬氏「ああ。薔薇、安息香(あんそくこう)、青桐(あおぎり)、乳香(にゅうこう)に桂皮(けいひ)…？」

Jinshi “Aa. Sobi, ansoku-ko, ao-giri, nyuko-ni keihi…?”

Jinshi “Sure. Rose, benzoin, parasol tree, frankincense, cinnamon…?”

玉葉妃「どれも香の名前みたいね？」

Gyokuyo-hi “Doremo kono namae mitai-ne?”

Concubine Gyokuyou “Those all sound like the names of scents.”

猫猫「はい。今日、私が嗅いだ女官たちがつけていた香料や精油の名前です」

Maomao “Hai. Kyo, watashiga kaida nyokan-tachiga tsukete-ita koryo-ya seiyuno namae desu.”

Maomao “Yes. Those are the names of scents and oils I smelled on the court ladies today.”

壬氏「それがどうした？」

Jinshi “Sorega doshita?”

Jinshi “What about them?”

猫猫「どれも妊婦に害のあるものばかりです」

Maomao “Doremo ninpuni gaino aru-mono bakari desu.”

Maomao “They all can have adverse effects on pregnant women.”

玉葉妃「続けて」

Gyokuyo-hi “Tsuzukete.”

Concubine Gyokuyou “Continue.”

猫猫「キャラバンには香油の他にも、香辛料や茶葉も売られていました。これは私が買ったものです。茉莉花には子宮を収縮させる作用があります。そして辛子(からし)は、妓女の堕胎剤(だたいざい)によく使われる材料です」

Maomao “Kyaraban-niwa koyuno hoka-nimo, koshin-ryo-ya chaba-mo urarete-imashita. Korewa watashiga katta mono desu. Jasumin-niwa shikyu’o shushuku-saseru sayoga ari-masu. Soshite karashiwa, gijono datai-zai-ni yoku tsuka-wareru zairyo desu.”

Maomao “In addition to scented oils, the caravan also sold spices and teas. These are the ones I bought. Jasmine has the effect of constricting the uterus. Mustard is often used as an ingredient in abortion medicines for courtesans.”

壬氏「つまり、これらを使うと流産の可能性が高まるということか？」

Jinshi “Tsumari, korera’o tsukauto ryuzanno kanoseiga takamaru-to iu-kotoka?”

Jinshi “So, by using these, the possibility of miscarriages increases?”

猫猫「どれも少量であれば問題ありません。大量摂取したり、誤った使い方をしなければ」

Maomao “Doremo shoryode areba mondai ari-masen. Tairyo-sesshu-shitari, ayamatta tsukai-kata’o shi-nakereba.”

Maomao “In small amounts, none of these cause problems. They’re only harmful when used in excessive quantities or abnormal ways.”

猫猫（もっと早く気付いておけばよかった。祭りの雰囲気に流されていたのかもしれない）

Maomao (Motto hayaku kizuite-okeba yokatta. Matsurino fun’iki-ni naga-sarete-itano-kamo shire-nai.)

Maomao (I should have noticed sooner. Maybe the festive feeling clouded my judgement.)

猫猫「出入りの業者は分かりますか？」

Maomao “Deirino gyoshawa wakari-masuka?”

Maomao “Can you find out who the merchants were?”

壬氏「調べることはできるが、商品一つ一つの種類を事細かに記してはいないはずだ。全部、検品したんだがな…」

Jinshi “Shiraberu-kotowa dekiruga, shohin hitotsu-hitotsuno shurui’o koto-komakani shirushi-tewa inai hazuda. Zenbu, kenpin shitan-dagana…”

Jinshi “I can, but I doubt they kept inventory of every single item they sold. We did inspect them all, though…”

猫猫「これって、あれに似ていませんか？」

Maomao “Korette, areni nite-imasenka?”

Maomao “Isn’t it similar to the other incident?”

壬氏「『あれ』って何だ？」

Jinshi “‘Are’tte nanda?”

Jinshi “What other incident?”

猫猫「あまり副作用が知られていないもの。後宮にあってもおかしくないもの。似ていませんか。鈴麗公主を冒し、梨花妃の御子を死なせたものに」

Maomao “Amari fuku-sayoga shirarete-inai mono. Kokyuni attemo okashiku-nai mono. Nite-imasenka. Rinrī-hime’o okashi, Rifa-hino miko’o shinaseta mononi.”

Maomao “Something whose side effects aren’t well known. Something that’s not out of place at the rear palace. Isn’t it like what made Princess Lingli sick, and caused the death of Concubine Lihua’s child?”

玉葉妃「毒の…おしろい…」

Gyokuyo-hi “Dokuno…oshiroi…”

Concubine Gyokuyou “The toxic makeup powder…”

猫猫「はい。鉛入りのおしろいです」

Maomao “Hai. Namari-irino oshiroi desu.”

Maomao “Yes, the whitening face powder that contained lead.”

壬氏「つまりそれは、後宮内に毒物を持ち込もうとした者がいる…と考えていいのか？」

Jinshi “Tsumari sorewa, kokyu-naini dokubutsu’o mochi-komoto shita monoga iru…to kangaete ii-noka?”

Jinshi “So, is it safe to assume someone tried to bring poison into the rear palace?”

猫猫「私は、ここに入って来たものの中に、毒になりうるものが多くあると分かっただけです。それぞれは、毒として扱われる商品ではありません。ただ、他の妃たちにも注意した方がいいと思います」

Maomao “Watashiwa, kokoni haitte-kita monono nakani, dokuni nari-uru monoga ooku aruto wakatta dake desu. Sore-zorewa, doku-to-shite atsuka-wareru shohin-dewa ari-masen. Tada, hokano kisaki-tachi-nimo chui-shita-hoga iito omoi-masu.”

Maomao “All I know is, there are many things that were brought in that could be made into poisons. In their normal use, none of them are considered toxic. However, we should warn the other concubines.”

壬氏「高順」

Jinshi “Gaoshun.”

高順「はい、壬氏様」

Gaoshun “Hai, Jinshi-sama.”

Gaoshun “Yes, Master Jinshi.”

猫猫（偶然が重なり必然となった、あの事件に似ている…）

Maomao (Guzenga kasanari hitsuzen-to natta, ano jikenni nite-iru…)

Maomao (This is similar to that incident, where coincidences converged to become an inevitability.)

玉葉妃「紅娘、お願い」

Gyokuyo-hi “Hon’nyan, onegai.”

Concubine Gyokuyou “Hongniang, please.”

紅娘「はい、玉葉様。貴園、翡翠宮にある香油と香辛料、茶葉の確認をお願い」

Hon’nyan “Hai, Gyokuyo-sama. Guien, Hisui-Kyuni aru koyuto koshin-ryo, chabano kakunin’o onegai.”

Hongniang “Yes, Lady Gyokuyou. Guiyuan, please check the scented oils, spices, and teas in the Jade Pavilion.”

貴園「あ、はい！」

Guien “A, hai!”

Guiyuan “Yes!”

猫猫（仮死状態から蘇り、逃亡した女官、翠苓の行方も、いまだに分かっていない…。中祀での暗殺未遂事件は、多くの人間が関わっている可能性が高い。その手がどこまで伸びているのか…）

Maomao (Kashi-jotai-kara yomigaeri, tobo-shita nyokan, Suireino yukuemo, imadani wakatte-inai… Chushi-deno ansatsu-misui-jikenwa, ookuno ningenga kakawatte-iru kanoseiga takai. Sono tega doko-made nobite-iru-noka…)

Maomao (The court lady who came back from near death to escape, Suirei, is still missing. The attempted assassination at the ceremony probably involves many people. How far does their reach extend…?)

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猫猫（どこまでが憶測で、どこまでが確信だろう）

Maomao (Doko-madega okusokude, doko-madega kakushin daro.)

Maomao (How much is conjecture, and how much is certainty?)

羅門「憶測でものを言っちゃいけないよ」

Ruomen “Okusokude mono’o iccha ikenaiyo.”

Luomen “You shouldn’t speak based on conjecture.”

猫猫（妃の部屋付きでなければ給金も少なく、キャラバンには興味が向かなかっただろう。香油が流行しなければ、気づくこともなかった。今回だけこんなに入って来たのかもしれない）

Maomao (Kisakino heya-zukide nakereba kyukinmo sukunaku, kyaraban-niwa kyomiga muka-nakatta daro. Koyuga ryuko-shi-nakereba, kizuku-kotomo nakatta. Konkai-dake konnani haitte-kitano-kamo shire-nai.)

Maomao (If I wasn’t working directly for a concubine, I wouldn’t have been paid enough to gain interest in the caravan. If the scented oils weren’t so popular, I wouldn’t have noticed. Maybe this is the only time so much of it was brought in.)

猫猫「どれが偶然で、どれが必然なのか。それすらも、よく分からない…。あ～、疲れた…」

Maomao “Dorega guzende, dorega hitsuzen nanoka. Sore-suramo, yoku wakara-nai… Aaa, tsukareta…”

Maomao “How much is coincidence, and how much was planned? I can’t even tell that much. Wow, I’m tired.”

猫猫（懐かしいな…。昔、小姐(ねえちゃん)たちが、客がいない間にこっそりと飲ませてくれたんだよな…）

Maomao (Natsukashii-na… Mukashi, neechan-tachiga, kyakuga inai-aidani kossorito nomasete-kuretan-dayona…)

Maomao (I miss those days, when my big sisters let me drink some when customers weren’t around…)

壬氏「それは毒ではなかったのか？」

Jinshi “Sorewa doku-dewa nakatta-noka?”

Jinshi “I thought that was poison.”

猫猫「毒もまた少量では薬です。何より、お茶一杯でどうにかなるようなものではありませんし、私は妊婦でもありません」

Maomao “Dokumo mata sho-ryo-dewa kusuri desu. Nani-yori, ocha ippaide do-nika naru-yona mono-dewa ari-masen-shi, watashiwa ninpu-demo ari-masen.”

Maomao “Poisons can be medicines in small amounts. Besides, it’s not strong enough in such a small amount of tea, and I’m not pregnant, either.”

壬氏「それもそうだな」

Jinshi “Soremo so-dana.”

Jinshi “That’s true.”

猫猫「それに、ここは厨房です。壬氏様の立ち入る場所ではありません」

Maomao “Soreni, kokowa chubo desu. Jinshi-samano tachi-iru basho-dewa ari-masen.”

Maomao “Also, this is the kitchen. It’s not an area you should be in.”

壬氏「細かいことを言うな」

Jinshi “Komakai koto’o iuna.”

Jinshi “Don’t be so strict.”

猫猫「高順様はどうされました？」

Maomao “Gaoshun-samawa do-sare-mashita?”

Maomao “Where’s Master Gaoshun?”

壬氏「伝令に行っている。俺にも茶をくれないか��」

Jinshi “Denreini itte-iru. Ore-nimo cha’o kure-naika?”

Jinshi “He’s out delivering messages. Can you make me some tea, too?”

猫猫「何茶がよろしいですか？」

Maomao “Nani-chaga yoroshii desuka?”

Maomao “What kind do you like?”

壬氏「これと同じものがいい」

Jinshi “Koreto onaji monoga ii.”

Jinshi “The same as this one.”

猫猫「それで最後です。もう一度湯を入れても、出がらしになります」

Maomao “Sorede saigo desu. Mo-ichido yu’o ire-temo, degarashini nari-masu.”

Maomao “That’s the last one. If I steep it again, it’ll be watery.”

壬氏「それでいい」

Jinshi “Sorede ii.”

Jinshi “That’s fine.”

猫猫（そうもいかないだろ）

Maomao (Somo ikanai-daro.)

Maomao (It’s not fine…)

壬氏「この茶には他にどんな作用がある？」

Jinshi “Kono cha-niwa hokani donna sayoga aru?”

Jinshi “What other effects does this tea have?”

猫猫「心を和らげます。不眠にも効きますし、目覚めの効果もあります。他に、妊娠中は良くありませんが、出産する場合分娩を促すと聞いたことがあります」

Maomao “Kokoro’o yawarage-masu. Fumin-nimo kiki-masu-shi, mezameno kokamo ari-masu. Hokani, ninshin-chuwa yoku ari-masen-ga, shussan-suru baai bunben’o unagasu-to kiita kotoga ari-masu.”

Maomao “It calms the mind. It improves sleep, and helps wake people up. Also, it’s not good for pregnancies, but for actually giving birth, I hear it helps with the delivery.”

壬氏「いい作用の方が多いな」

Jinshi “Ii sayono-hoga ooi-na.”

Jinshi “It has more good effects than bad, then.”

猫猫「ええ。だからこそ、副作用が目に入らないのです。…白茶です」

Maomao “Ee. Dakara-koso, fuku-sayoga meni haira-naino-desu. …Hakucha desu.”

Maomao “Yes, which is why it’s hard to remember the bad effects. …White tea.”

壬氏「出がらしでいいと言った」

Jinshi “Degarashi-de iito itta.”

Jinshi “I told you I wanted the watery tea.”

猫猫「ん～…。そう言えば、茉莉花には他にも違う効用がありました」

Maomao “Nnn… So-ieba, jasumin-niwa hoka-nimo chigau koyoga ari-mashita.”

Maomao “Come to think of it, I’ve heard jasmine has another effect.”