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Joker Game Translations Alert 3

Hello everyone, it’s been a while hasn’t it?

A very, long while... To start this short post, I would have to say I’m really sorry for the long hiatus. To shortly summarize what happened these past two years, I got a job in Japan and (figuratively and literally) worked myself to death there.  After finishing up the long project, I quit the company and moved back home. And so I’m currently busy applying and finding a new job again.  

While I did promise that I would finish up the translations for Joker Game, it’s been quite a while since the last time I posted. If anything I do hope that someone picked up the translations in my stead. I’m afraid that with my current status in both finding a job and my health, I won’t be able to continue any translations. I apologize if I disappointed anyone who was patiently waiting for these translations and I sincerely thank those who gave me support when I posted those chapters. It truly made me feel happy to be in this fandom. 

Well then, I have no clue if I’m ever going to actively use this website, but until next time I hope each and every one of you guys a good day. Thank you. (*^_^*)

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Joker Game Translations Alert 2

I’m really really sorry for missing like 3-4? chapters of this. I was going to start on the translations but because of some mishaps I suddenly had to move out of my relative’s house and find myself an apartment right after I started my job.

And...  I was without the internet for nearly 2 months (I’m not joking). Pair that up with work, which I was unfortunate enough to join in during their busy phase, I would come home every weekday at 10PM-12AM. So even if I could bring my laptop to the nearest Starbucks or something during the weekend I am often just too exhausted to do so. 

I currently am renting a portable wifi at the moment, but unfortunately, I will have to return it soon until the internet guys finally come to my apartment to set up my router and all.

Again I’m terribly sorry for this long delay I will try to catch up as soon as I can.   

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This image hurts my brain more than the original debate ever did. Brains are dumb.

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Natsume Yuujinchou Roku ( opening ) → Floria

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The new Natsume op is seriously so gorgeous I can barely take it.

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Joker Game: The Animation Chapter 14

Joker Game Manga Chapter 14 - 「Double Joker Part One」Translation

Read chapters here -> http://comic.mag-garden.co.jp/jokergame/

Chapter One / Chapter Two / Chapter 3 / Chapter Four / Chapter Five / Chapter Six / Chapter Seven / Chapter Eight / Chapter Nine / Chapter Ten / Chapter Eleven / Chapter Twelve / Chapter Thirteen / Chapter Fourteen / Chapter Fifteen (April 25)

I dearly apologise for the delay. I recently found a job out of the country so my schedule became really strange last month and I couldn’t find the time to translate this chapter. I attempt to find time last weekend, but unfortunately, I had to push this behind in order to get the paperwork for my visa all in order. Because of my job, these translations might be a little delayed, but I will finish what I’ve started. Sorry for the delay and without further ado, let’s begin the chapter. 

Page 1

Imperial Army General Staff Headquarters

Akutsu: ...Do you recognise this man?

Mutou: !! Shirohata Kiichirou… He’s the diplomat who once served as the English ambassador. If I recall correctly, at this moment he’s been confined in his mansion in Izu…

Akutsu: That Shirohata…

Page 2

Akutsu: is suspected of stealing the “Grand Strategy”  

Mutou: Wh-what!? For someone like Shirohata, of all people…. Than man was greatly opposed towards the military’s action of joining forces with Germany. I’ve also heard that he’s an English sympathiser who has many friends in Britain. Not to mention, British consul general Earnest Graham and him are old acquaintances….

Page 3

Akutsu: Though it’s not yet official, however, Graham suddenly planned to return to his homeland very soon.  

Mutou: Could it be that Shirohata…!? We must absolutely prevent our army’s greatest secret, the “Great Strategy”, from being leaked to Great Britain! Shouldn’t we arrest Shirohata and Graham?

Akutsu: …….! Definite proof is needed in order to interrogate them. ...In addition, if we can secure the location of the delivery, it can become a foreign diplomacy card against the British. It’s also a good justification to repress English sympathisers…. ...I call forth immediate action for this situation.     

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Akutsu: ...Use them.

Joker Game

The Animation

File 14.

Double Joker (first part)

Page 6

(Yokohama British Consul Estate)

Jirou: Check.

Graham: !! (glances at board) ...Hmm…

Page 7

Graham: ….. ...So you had that tactic in mind…

Jirou: With this it’s my 15th win, 17th loss, and 6th tie. Consul, I believe you must be awfully busy today, so let’s end it here…

Graham: Now, now just wait, let’s play one more game.

Mrs. Graham: Dear...

Graham: !?

Page 8

Mrs. Graham: ...Ah, um… Can I have a moment?

Graham: What’s wrong?

Mrs. Graham: ….. ….That man

Page 9

Mrs. Graham: he’s standing at the back gate today again.

Graham: What?

Mrs. Graham: The maid informed me that he’s from the waterworks bureau….. But I’ve been feeling uneasy about him.

Graham: ...What do you think?

Jirou: He’s most likely a military policeman.

Graham: How do you know….?

Jirou: His face is extremely tanned. And yet from his forehead up, his skin is awfully pale. In other words, this man’s job was done walk around about all day while wearing a hat on duty. The reason why he’s not wearing a hat now is...

Page 10

Jirou: because the hat would reveal his occupation. If I think of a job that requires a specific kind of hat that would immediately reveal your profession, the military police would be the first to come to mind.

Gamou: That pretty much sums it up. ...Are you surprised? Even as a Japanese and at this age, this young chap is very sharp.

Mrs. Graham: Mr. Gamou ….Japan is steadily heading towards the wrong direction. It's action toward China…. And even sending spies to our residence, this shameful….

Graham: No Jane! Stop it!

Page 11

Graham: Mr. Gamou is the employee of Tailor Terashima and furthermore a friend of mine. He has no affiliations with the Japanese government or to the army.

Mrs. Graham: Yes… you’re right. My apologies, Mr. Gamou.   

Jirou: No, it’s fine. I’m not offended.

Graham: Go outside and get some fresh air to relax yourself.

Mrs. Graham: Yes…

Graham: Take the umbrella I gave you with you. We wouldn’t want your skin to tan like that MP.

Page 12

Graham: ...I apologize for my wife. Because of this unaccustomed climate, she hasn’t been resting properly at night nowadays… Now then, let’s begin our game shall we?

Jirou: I’m afraid that I will have to decline. I actually have to do some business with one more customer today...

Graham: …….Well that can’t be helped…

Jirou: Then, until next time, I shall take my leave.

Page 13

Jirou: Thank you.

Page 14

Graham: ...Idiot… Spying is a gentleman's job. How can such a filthy man be a spy?   

Page 15

[Servant walks through alleyway]

Page 16

[Walks to a door]

Page 17

Jirou: Chou-san.

Chou: ...

Page 18

Jirou: What’s wrong? It seemed like you were tailing me.

Chou: I was following instructions from Graham…

Jirou: Why?

Page 19

Chou: I don’t know much of the details…. However, for the past week, he’s become awfully nervous. He’s not only tailed you but also his other visitors after they leave.

Gamou: …! ...I was anxious that he would have been found out that you introduced me to this place.

Chou: No, I believe it’s related to work. He was elated that he would advance in his career if things went well.  

Gamou: Were there any other noticeable changes?

Chou: ….

Page 20

Chou: …………… !?

Page 21

Chou: ...In the near future, Graham will depart from Japan. It seems that he was provided private instructions from his homeland.

Gamou: The reason is?

Chou: Well, he hasn’t disclosed any of the details to the servants…

Jirou: Well… do enjoy your time here again…. Is what I would like to say, but I recall that I still haven’t recieved the money I loaned you the other day.

Chou: ! I’m begging you! Can’t you please wait another week!?

Jirou: The total amount I lent you was 15,000 yen... That’s five years’ worth of your entire salary. Nothing would come out of it if I wait one week.

Page 22

Jirou: It seems this is the limit for you.

Page 23

Chou: P-please wait. Three days is all I need, I will surely prepare it so…! At this rate I…. P-please. I’ll do anything!

Page 24

(Shirahata Residence)

Mistress: Oh? Hydrangeas?

Morishima: Is it no good? I happened to receive them during my errand…

Mistress: No, no it’s fine.

Page 25

Mistress: The only houseboy who attentive to even flowers… is Morishima-san after all.

Morishima: Hearing that makes me feel embarrassed.

Mistress: Fickle and disloyal, while beautiful it is represented as cold and heartless. The hydrangea doesn’t have many good meanings…

Morishima: Ah, but there’s a splendid tanka poem about them. “The Hydrangea blooms like the Yae blossom for an eternity, As I overlook this spectacle I am reminded of you my dear”*...

Shirahata: “Manyoshu”, Tachibana no Moroe.  

Page 26

Shirahata: “The hydrangeas flowers are blooming like the Yae flower, so please stay in good health” huh….  

Mistress: Shirahata-sensei!

Morishima: I have a great debt to repay for your services after all….

Shirahata: Hahaha, thank you for your thoughtfulness Morishima-kun.

Jirou: Have a good day.

Page 27

Jirou: As chess is a simple game, the personality of the player comes out. The personality of Graham that I’ve obtained from our games is… simplicity. And yet, he still makes haste to work out his plans. He is exceptionally paranoid… Vain...Ambitious..

Page 28

Jirou: Surely the information from the “Great Strategy” which he can collect and bring back to his home country while gaining a new position in return, is something Graham would so desperately want. ….My impression is that he’s ‘black’. It’s also clear that he’s been having Chou tail after all the guests during this past week. However… I have yet to find any evidence of Graham directly contacting anyone… ….In other words, the situation is ‘white’.     

Page 29

Jirou: So you saw through me huh?

Graham: I’ll have you know that a diversion tactic of that level won’t fool me.

Jirou: Mr. Graham is sure one step higher when it comes to perception and deception.  

Graham: Fufufu Is that an attempt to lower my guard?   

Page 30

Jirou: So it seems I have no choice but to confirm it myself…

Chou: ….

Page 31

Jirou: Make the guard on duty drink this drug. It’s tasteless and odourless, therefore if you slip this into his drink he wouldn’t notice anything.

Chou: ……

Jirou: There’s nothing to worry, it’s only a sleeping drug and all I’ll be taking is the money. As long as no one makes a fuss, no one will get injured. I hate to be insistent, but are you sure the money is in the safe?

Chou: …..Yes

Jirou: We’ll split it all in half, that would be 20,000 for the each of us.

Chou: ……..

Jirou: In the first place, didn’t the Englishmen made that money after selling opium in China… there’s nothing to feel guilty about it.

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Chou: I made the opportunity to create a spare key of the safe as you instructed… I just need to leave the front door unlocked, right?

Continues in file. 15 Double Joker (Second Part)

*あぢさゐの 八重咲く如く 弥つ代にを いませわが背子 見つつ偲ばむ

This was a huge pain to translate and decode. I’m not a poet nor am I 100% sure everything is correct, but I did the best I could. The poem was written by Tachibana no Moroe and comes from the Manyoshu, the oldest known collection of Japanese poetry. There seem to be several interpretations of this poem, but it basically means “Just as the hydrangeas continue on to bloom in great multifold layers, I also hope that you also stay well. Each time I look at these flowers I will think fondly of you.”   

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IM SCREAMING

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When someone follows you and they’re NOT a porn bot:

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The Weight The Sopranos

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Fun fact: There is no scarcity of food, water, or housing. It’s just distributed excessively to certain people.

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alright never forget this iconic ass scene

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Ralph & Russo

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Like, I knew shepherding was a boring job

but these guys really had nothing better to do

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Joker Game: The Animation Chapter 13

Joker Game Manga Chapter 13 - 「Codename Cerberus Part Two」Translation

Read chapters here -> http://comic.mag-garden.co.jp/jokergame/

Chapter One / Chapter Two / Chapter 3 / Chapter Four / Chapter Five / Chapter Six / Chapter Seven / Chapter Eight / Chapter Nine / Chapter Ten / Chapter Eleven / Chapter Twelve / Chapter Thirteen / Chapter Fourteen (March 25)

Sorry for the long wait, I had some complications with my schedule, plus I had to apply for some extra classes to help beep up my portfolio. Prepare yourself for a small bittersweet Grane family moment later.

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Joker Game

THE ANIMATION

file 13. Codename Cerberus (Part Two)

Page 2

Yuuki: Louis McCloud. He was employed by the British Secret Services during the last war in Europe and was the man who took an active part in decoding German encryptions. He has changed his face and is now planning on traveling across the Pacific from America to Japan.

Page 3

Yuuki: ….Don’t allow him to enter Japan.

Amari: …...Operation Gardening.

Page 4

Captain: Utsumi-sama. Are you implying that you know nothing of the late Mr. Morgan other than his name?

Utsumi: We just happened to meet on board. Surely that’s nothing unusual. So you happen to know the cause of death?   

Crew member: According to the autopsy of our ship’s onboard doctor, the cause of death is…

Page 5

Crew member: cyanide poisoning.

Captain: You mean he was poisoned!?  

Crew member: Well, it’s not certain yet….

Louis: You…. so you were…. Cerb-...

Utsumi: So, the life of McCloud, a central figure of the Enigma decryption team, was targeted by someone

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Utsumi: whose codename is the guard dog of hell, Cerberus…?

Captain: As the captain, I would like to object to this. Your actions violate the international law. I would like a proper explanation for this.

English Captain: We have been informed that an Englishman who goes by the name of Jeffrey Morgan is being held under control on a stateless vessel.

Captain: An Englishman?

Page 7

English Captain: We consulted with the American authorities and thus are conducting unannounced investigations of suspicious ships. there shouldn’t be any problems as long as his safety is confirmed and he has been handed over to us. Now tell me, where is he?

Captain: ….He’s…

English Captain: What? It’s fine with me if you refuse to hand him over. I’ll just have to search ship myself.

Crew member: Are you feeling alright? Mrs. Grane.

Cynthia: Yes, thanks to you…

Page 8

Utsumi: …..! …..

[Looks through passenger list]

Page 9

English Captain: What!? He’s dead…? You must be joking what in the world….

[Sharp whistle]

Utsumi: Come! Frate Come here!

Captain: Utsumi-sama, what are you….!!

Page 10

Utsumi: Allow me to shall explain Mr. Morgan’s death. However, can you give me some time before that?

Page 11

Captain: Would that be fine with you?

English Captain: ...Very well. As long as I get a sufficient answer in return.

Page 12

Utsumi: So you are Cerberus, am I right?

Cynthia: ….

Utsumi: Since Frate doesn’t bear any resemblance of the guard dog from hell.

Page 13

Utsumi: Would you mind explaining this to me?

Page 14

Utsumi: How did you know it was him?

Cynthia: I recognized him the moment I first laid my eyes on him. Since I stared long enough to open a hole into that picture everyday. I heard that McCloud had changed his face. Although his features may have changed, the shape of his ears would remain the same, so I made sure to focus on that the most…

Page 15

Cynthia: After Emma, who fell ill the ship left port, finally recovered I began to search around the ship for ears that were the same as the ones in the picture. However at that moment… Frate just happened to be at McCloud’s feet when I spotted him and so I panicked. For this picture was in his collar.

Page 16

Cynthia: No!! Stop! ….Stay!

Utsumi: ...That’s why you raised your voice at that time. But surely you have accomplished your goal. If you have thrown this picture into the ocean, I’m certain there wouldn’t be any evidence held against you…?

Cynthia: This… picture is where Raymond looks the most handsome in. No matter how repulsive my foe standing next to him is, I cannot throw this away.   

Page 17

Cynthia: This man is my husband and this child’s father… and this man is the spy for the British Secret Intelligence Agency. This man had stolen my husband and my child’s father from us. No that I have killed, I have avenged my husband. I have no regrets.

Page 18

Utsumi: Raymond Grane was the first mate on the British cargo that was sunk by a German merchant cruiser about a year ago, am I right?

Louis: Please do not be disheartened Cynthia.

Page 19

Cynthia: Yes, I’m fine.

Louis: Raymond has accomplished his role as an English seaman… He was a good man.

Cynthia: Yes…. ...Emma? Please excuse me.

Page 20

Cynthia: Emma! Where are you Emma? Emma…

Man: This is too horrible!

Page 21

Louis: Wait, your voice is too loud…

Man: I won’t approve of this strategy. Using civilian ships as decoys like this…. You used a double agent to purposely leak intel.

Cynthia: …?

Man: Surely you would have known that the German army would have eradicated all evidence altogether with the freight vessel….  

Louis: As long as we cannot decrypt the Enigma cryptography, England has no chance in victory.

Page 22

Louis: And this plan that I’ve devised would surely destroy the impregnable Enigma. I will sow the seeds and harvesting the crop, I name this….

Cynthia: “Gardening”…

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Cynthia: I’m certain that McCloud named his strategy that.

Utsumi: ….The German army used Enigma to encode the contents of stolen orders and telegraphed it to allied forces. The British then intercepted the transmission and through comparisons with the encoded Enigma message they gained a clue in decrypting the code. However, since he acted out of his own discretion, McCloud’s strategy was met with antipathy instead and so he was driven off from the British Secret Intelligence Agency. After altering his face, he probably set his eyes on Japan to find a new place for himself.

Cynthia: Just are are you...  

Page 24

Cynthia: ...You also burden your life with mysteries, don’t you. I became a German spy for the sake of my revenge. I was prepared for this. But whenever I look at this child’s face, I don’t know anything anymore. ..  

Page 25

Cynthia: Of what I have lived for, of what I should have lived for.

Page 26

Emma: Mama? What’s wrong?

Utsumi: Emma, would you like to see the dolphins again?

Page 27

Emma: Un.

[Utsumi picks Emma up]

Page 28

Cynthia: !

Utsumi: Come, Frate.

Cynthia: Raymond!

Page 29

Emma: Mama! I got a ribbon from Papa!

Raymond: I’m sorry that I couldn’t come home earlier. Did anything happen when I was away? What’s wrong? Could it be that you’re angry that I wasn’t able to keep in touch with you?

Cynthia: No, it’s just that you came back so suddenly that I was surprised…

Raymond: Hold out your hand for me.

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Raymond: Here’s one for you Cynthia. I feel back bad for making you anxious. My job as a seaman doesn’t allow me to come back home as quickly as possible, this may seem as an excuse to you but... ...I always am thinking of the welfare of my beloved wife and daughter. Oh! Frate, you’re also doing well? I also have a present for you too.

Page 31

Cynthia: Farewell… Emma.

Emma: Dolphins… are they napping?

Utsumi: You can see them tomorrow.

Emma: Un, with Mama.

Utsumi: Don’t worry Frate, you’re also included.

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Utsumi: Two people and one dog...huh. Well, it’ll somehow work out.

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Do you know what this is? This is The Heart from Auschwitz.

An act of defiance. A statement of hope. A crime punishable by death.

On December 12, 1944, locked inside Auschwitz, Polish teenager Fania turned twenty. After spending a year in a concentration camp, Fania didn’t expect her birthday to even be remembered - but her best friend, Zlatka, risked everything to make her a birthday present, a paper heart. 

Simply making the heart - or carrying it - could get either of them killed.

The heart was signed by many of their friends, bearing notes in Polish, German, French, and Hebrew that announced "When you get old, put your glasses on your nose, take this album in your hand and read my signature again,“ and “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!” It was an act of great sacrifice and love for a friend.

Less than 40 days later, they began the Death March from Auschwitz to Ravensbruck, and from Ravensbruck to freedom. Fania carried the heart under her arm the whole time. And survived.

Fania donated the heart to the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Center in 1988, where it is a featured piece of their exhibit. You can read more about the story of Fania and Zlatka Meg Wiviott’s Paper Hearts, coming September 2015.