[Indulge This Night of Dreams With Me] - Rustica SSR Card Story Translation
Ft. Akira with brief Chloe appearance and Western Wizard mention
The Flowering Wonderland With You ~An Invitation for Rustica~ - Chapter 1
[Manor Main Entrance]
Akira: Rustica and Chloe. Welcome back.
Rustica: Hello, Master Sage.
Chloe: We’re hoome! Whew, that was fun!
Akira: Whoa, that’s a lot of stuff! Did you guys just come back from the West?
Rustica: Yes, we were catching a play in the City of Affluence.
Rustica: Then, on our way home, we came across a delightful little sweets shop and picked up a few things… Ah, where did they go?
Casting his spell, the pile of boxes began to unpack itself, teacups and buttons scattering through the air.
Akira: Ahaha, you really went all out on your shopping spree.
Chloe: There’s just so much to see that we always end up buying too much, but just look at these gloves I got for Rustica!
Rustica: Right you are, Chloe. All the designs were so lovely, oh if only I had ten hands to wear them all…
Sensing that the conversation was about to derail, I quickly interjected with what I’d actually come to say.
Akira: Um, before we get to that, there’s something I wanted to ask Rustica…
Rustica: Me?
Akira: Yes, I’d like to invite you to the Flowering Wonderland.
Chloe: Oh that’s right! It’s Rustica’s birthday soon!
Rustica: Ah yes, I’ve heard about this from Shylock and Murr. It’s like a pocket-sized playground, is it not?
Akira: That’s right. It really is an incredible place, so I’d love to take you there for your birthday!
Rustica: Why, it’d be my pleasure to come along. I’m already looking forward to it.
The Flowering Wonderland With You ~An Invitation for Rustica~ - Chapter 2
[Rustica’s Room]
When the appointed day arrived, I made my way to Rustica’s room. A gentle fragrance was lingering in the air when I arrived.
Akira: What a lovely smell… Are you drinking tea right now?
Rustica: Why yes, it’s a blend we picked up the other day. I thought I’d drink some to relax before you came by.
Rustica: I was simply beside myself with excitement for today’s adventure after all.
Akira: I’m really happy to hear that. I’ve been looking forward to today too.
Akira: By the way, are you alright with leaving this late at night? It’s around bedtime, isn't it?
Rustica: That’s perfectly fine by me. It’s a privilege to be able to stay up late, and the atmosphere of the night makes everything feel like a pleasant dream.
Akira: I suppose you have a point. In that case, let’s head off!
I handed Rustica the invitation—a card shaped like the door to a park—which he placed upon the table.
Rustica: The flowers on here are just lovely. Did you decorate this yourself?
Akira: Yes, I thought I’d personalize just for you.
Akira: Now, all you have to do is write your name on the invitation and cast your spell. After that, a door will open and take us to the park.
Rustica: Oh, what a fun little trick. …<<Amorest Viesse>>
As the card began to glow, a door manifested before us, slowly creaking open and filling the room with mist.
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[Flowering Wonderland]
When the fog cleared, the scenery before us had completely changed. We were surrounded by all sorts of magical rides and attractions—a setting straight out of a fairy tale.
Rustica: Oh how wonderful! The rainbow-colored clouds, the benches dressed in flower petals… Just the sight of it makes my heart soar.
Rustica: Oh? When did I change clothes? I must’ve been so caught up in my surroundings that I completely forgot.
Akira: Every guest who comes here gets their outfit changed by the park itself. I think it suits you perfectly.
Rustica: Why thank you. Not only do I get to spend the night with you, I’ll look my very best doing it as well. How wonderful!
Akira: Don’t forget that I’m the one who’s treating you tonight! Why don’t we take a walk around the area?
Rustica: I’d be delighted to.
As we explored the park, we came across a band of tin dolls popping rainbow-colored corn and playing toy instruments on a wagon by the roadside.
With a look of wonder on his face, Rustica seemed enchanted by it all.
Rustica: Haha, how cute. It feels as if I’m strolling through the loveliest dream.
Rustica: Ah… Look there, Master Sage. The horses are dancing to the music.
Akira: Do you want to ride them with me? The other wizards liked these flying horses too.
Suddenly, two of them descended to the ground, allowing us to climb on their backs. After we got on, they whirled back into the air.
Akira: How are you doing?
Rustica: I’m having a wonderful time. It’s quite fun to soar through the skies on something other than a broom for a change.
Rustica: …Oh? It seems like there’s something coming towards us.
The Flowering Wonderland With You ~An Invitation for Rustica~ - Chapter 3
Looking upwards, I could see a large gondola making its way through the sky. The oars on both sides were moving on their own, rowing through the air like water.
Akira: How pretty… It sparkles like jewel stones.
Rustica: Its passengers appear to be enjoying their dazzling trip through the skies as well.
Following Rustica’s line of sight, I saw a group of brightly colored birds perched on the edge of the boat. Just like the gondola, their beaks and feathers glittered and gleamed.
Rustica: Hello, my darlings.
Akira: Ahaha, how cute. They’re landing on your arm.
The little birds began to tug on Rustica playfully, nipping the fabric of his coat with their beaks.
Then, they began to flap their wings, gently lifting him into the air as if they were carrying him away.
Rustica: Oh my.
Akira: R- Rustica!
He leaned towards me and I instinctively reached out my hand to grab him.
Grasping it, he came close and whispered in a soft voice, almost like he was comforting me.
Rustica: There’s absolutely nothing to worry about. I don’t intend on parting from you tonight.
Still holding his hand, I began to gently float into the sky as well.
Like an invitation to ride, the birds slowly lowered us into the gondola.
Akira: That scared me for a second… I really thought they were about to take you away.
Rustica: I suppose the birds simply wanted to show me something special.
As the gondola glided through the air, the two of us gazed down at sparkling scenery that drifted by. It was a beautiful sight.
Akira: (It feels like looking down from a ferris wheel. What an incredible view…)
Rustica: This is a truly marvelous place—perfect for spending time with the people you love.
Rustica was looking downwards, fixed upon the scenery that spread out below us. However, I felt like there was a tinge of sadness in his eyes. Was it a trick of the light?
Akira: Um…
Hearing my voice, Rustica raised his head to meet my gaze once again. His lips curved into a gentle smile.
Rustica: It’s truly my pleasure to be here with you on this special day.
Rustica: Tonight, you are my one and only partner.
As he spoke, something soft and white landed on my knees. Flower petals were drifting down from the sky like snow.
Akira: (I suppose it’s time to go back…)
Once the park deemed its guests sufficiently satisfied, the door to reality would open once more. The flower petals were a sign that our time was nearly finished.
Rustica: Oh, how lovely.
Rustica closed his eyes and stretched out his hands as if catching the falling petals. Before long, the entire area was enveloped in mist.
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[Rustica’s Room]
When everything cleared, we were standing back in Rustica’s room.
Akira: …Looks like we’re home.
Rustica: Indeed we are.
Rustica’s gaze dropped to the card in his hands, eyes gleaming with fondness.
Rustica: I’d like to thank you for the wonderful evening. I had a truly delightful time. Thus… it’d be a shame to part now.
As Rustica spoke, he conjured a little bottle out of thin air. Uncorking the top, a sweet fragrance filled the room.
Akira: Oh? That smells like…
Rustica: It’s floral liquor. I thought it’d be a perfect accompaniment to the flowers on my card.
Akira: I think so too. It smells wonderful, and the bottle design is really cute too.
Akira: I didn’t expect alcohol though. Aren’t you more of a tea person?
Rustica: Perhaps I simply wanted to lose myself in a dream for a little while longer…
Rustica: However, this is but one of the many souvenirs we bought the other day. There are still stores of tea and sweets to go through.
Rustica: Thus, would you mind staying a bit more and keeping me company? We could call Chloe over and have our own little late night tea party.
It was just like Rustica to make a request like this, but I couldn’t help but smile and nod anyways.
Akira: That sounds like fun. It’s a privilege to be able to stay up late, right? And besides, today’s your special day.
Akira: Happy birthday, Rustica!
Party in the Skies - Card Episode
[Rustica’s Room]
Akira: This tea is delicious!
Rustica: I’m glad you like it. Us Western wizards have grown quite fond of it lately.
Rustica: The others threw a sky party for my birthday recently, so I thought I’d treat them to some tea in return.
Akira: A sky… party?
Rustica: Yes. After I told them about our little trip to the Flowering Wonderland, they took it as a challenge to throw an even better party for me.
Akira: I- I see. Well, having a party in the skies seems like it’d be a lot of fun if the weather’s in your favor. There’s certainly a lot of open air to play around in.
Akira: Were you flying on your brooms? Or perhaps you were having a floating tea party?
Rustica: We did both among other things. However, if I had to say, the bathtub was probably the most delightful part.
Rustica: There’s nothing quite like soaking in warm water and simply letting the heat wash over you. It was a truly wonderful, relaxing way to pass the time…
Akira: You were doing what!? In the sky!?
Rustica: Taking a hot bath while drinking and chatting. It’s not often that you get the chance to do that, right? Especially in the skies.
Akira: I- I suppose you have a point… I mean, it’s certainly the first I’m hearing of something like that.
Akira: (Western wizards sure come up with some pretty incredible ideas…)
Rustica: Last of all, Chloe gave me a handmade bathrobe for my birthday. The material is so soft to the touch that I’m sure it’ll have me sleeping like a baby tonight.
Rustica: However, I would like to have a sky party again some time. Would you care to join me then, Master Sage?
Home Screen Voice Line
“It’s customary to indulge the star of the show on their birthday, is it not? In that case, I’d like for you to come to my birthday party. If you could grant me this, then I’d consider all my birthday wishes fulfilled.”
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