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[AKNK] Xmas Circus - Miyaji Oldia

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優しき猫使い

Gentle Cat User

Episode 1

 - A few days before the circus performance - 

As I was walking around the tent while watching the butlers practice… There was a cluster of cats sleeping under the stage… In the center, I found Miyaji, unable to move. The cats sleep comfortably on Miyaji’s lap and in his arms.

Miyaji: Hmmm… I can’t move…

Aruji: Miyaji… What happened?

Miyaji: Ah. Hello, arujisama. Sorry. Please excuse me for sitting down.

Aruji: These cats…?

Miyaji: Hmmm… After practice, I was sitting here taking a break… At first, a cat climbed onto my lap… and started dozing off. I thought it would be bad to wake it up, so I stayed still… Before I knew it, the other cats started to gather around as well. And when I realized… As you can see, I was stuck.

Aruji: Being besides Miyaji, is calming

Miyaji: I-is that so? Because I have a big body… I was worried that the cats would be scared of me… I would be glad if that was the case. Just… As expected, my legs are starting to go numb…

Aruji: Could it be, were you sitting like that the whole time?

Miyaji: Yeah. I guess it will stay like this for several tens of minutes. Just, both me and these cats have finished today’s circus practice… I think I will leave them alone until it’s time for dinner.

Aruji: That’s quite a bit of time though…

I understand the feeling of not wanting to wake up the cats who seem to be sleeping comfortably, but… As expected, that would make Miyaji more tired. Instead of the kind Miyaji… I decided to gently separate the cats one by one.

 - A few minutes later - 

Cats: *purring*

Miyaji: Huh… Thank you, arujisama. As for the numbness in my feet… Actually, I was trying to hold back so as to not wake up the cats. In that situation… I can’t even sneeze carelessly.

Aruji: It must have been tough…

Miyaji: Hmmm… Of course, if there was an emergency, you can’t help but move… When I look at their sleeping faces… I can’t bear to wake them up.

Aruji: Miyaji is kind

Miyaji: Thank you. But in reality, I’m just a timid person. I’m afraid of being scared by the other person… As you can see… I’m already big and have scars in my face. Whether it’s as a teacher or a cat user… To not make your companions feel intimidated… I don’t think I can make the most of their true potential. So, for the cats who too are my companions on the same stage… I don’t want them to be in a bad mood. Rather than being kind… I guess I’m just doing what I think is appropriate given my position…

Miyaji says that his actions are not out of kindness, but… Looking at his eyes filled with compassion… I really don’t think so… And more than anything… He always treats me kindly.

Aruji: Miyaji is also kind to me.

Miyaji: Hm? That is…. I would be happy if you think so…

Aruji: Are you being kind to me because you’re my butler?

Miyaji:... No. In the case for arujisama… Maybe it was like that when we met… It’s different now. It’s natural to want to be kind to your loved ones. Hmmm. Even though I feel like I’m saying something a little embarrassing.

Aruji: Thank you, Miyaji.

Miyaji: No… Thank you to you too. Now then arujisama… To think that I’m a kind person… Arujisama may be the only person to think that way… It makes me very happy. …. That’s it. After saying something embarrassing… Just one thing arujisama… May I ask you a favor?

Aruji: A favor?

Miyaji: Yes. Actually, when the circus performance ends… I want to put on a show just for arujisama. The performers will only be me and the cats… I think it will be a small show without any flashiness… If arujisama would be willing… I would like you to come and see it.

Aruji: Of course, I would love to see it.

Miyaji: Thank you. I’m happy to hear that. Hm… After hearing that, I became even more motivated. Both the actual stage and the show just for arujisama… Please look forward to it.

Aruji: Yeah, I’m looking forward to it

After a few days later… At the actual circus performance, Miyaji and the others’ stage performance was very popular. The butlers and I won the championship beautifully…  We decided to spend a long vacation in the city of Velis.

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Episode 2

 - A few days after the circus performance - 

I sat in the empty audience seats… I was waiting for the stage to open. As I promised Miyaji… From now on, he’s going to put on a show just for me.

Aruji: (I wonder what kind of show I will see)

I was waiting with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness… Eventually, Miyaji appeared from the wings of the stage. He bowed respectfully at the center of the stage. He looked into my eyes and smiled gently.

Miyaji: Dear guest, thank you for coming. Well, the stage this time… It’s a little different from the last performance. It’s a special performance I thought, only for arujisama… It was my first time thinking about a circus program by myself… I don’t know if it will work though… In order for arujisama to enjoy themselves… I promise to show you our best performance. Well then… Please enjoy it till the end.

*clap clap clap*

The stage started with the modest applause of just one audience member… And then there was the show that Miyaji showed me…  It was truly amazing. During the actual performance, to help the cats and the other performers stand out… Miyaji always has a modest position, but On this stage, it felt like he was the main character… He stands in the front and puts on a performance. His drawn gaze was always directed towards me in the audience seat… Those eyes… It was as if he was saying, “I want people to only see me”

Miyaji: Hehe… How is it? The fun is just about to begin. My appearance today… I’ll make sure that it is etched into arujisama’s eyes

 - After a while - 

After Miyaji’s stage was over and he and the cats had left the stage… I couldn’t get enough of the excitement from the show. I sat at the audience seat for a while, soaking in the afterglow.

Aruji: (It was amazing…)

*footsteps coming*

Miyaji: Arujisama. Thank you for watching today. I was so excited that it ended up longer than I had planned, but... Aren’t you tired?

Aruji: [I’m not tired at all] [I had so much fun that I forgot the time]

Miyaji: I see… That’s a relief.

Miyaji must be tired after the show. I asked him to sit next to me.

Aruji: Sit here.

Miyaji: Eh? But I….

Aruji: Miyaji must be tired too.

Miyaji:... Thank you. Well then, I guess I’ll take your word for it. Hmmm… It’s true that I’m a little tired, but… It seems that arujisama was happy… It’s a very satisfying feeling. For this stage… All I was thinking was about making sure that arujisama had fun. The cats also responded to my feelings… They gave a great performance. I have to thank them too.

The cats’ performance was also great… This is probably the results of Miyaji’s kindness towards the cats being rewarded. It was such a wonderful stage that I felt it was a waste to have just one audience member. I conveyed my honest impressions to Miyaji.

Miyaji: Thank you, arujisama… That’s the best compliment for me. But this performance… I think it was possible because the audience was just arujisama.

Aruji: Why…?

Miyaji: That… If there were other people in the audience other than arujisama… I would have to treat all the people watching me equally… That is what I think. Even if there was a special audience for me… To the audience who took the trouble to come and see… I just want everyone to have as much fun as they can. Of course… I’m not saying that everyone on stage should do this, but… For me… I really don’t like favoring someone in particular. As someone who teaches children… Maybe it’s because I discipline myself to be equal to everyone… Not being able to treat someone special… It’s frustrating. That’s why for this show… I wanted to be alone with arujisama. I also want to feel like I am able to treat you in a special way… I also wanted to tell you more about me… I also feel like I wanted people to see it…

Aruji: Miyaji…

Miyaji: I’m sorry, arujisama. It’s not just the two of us… The cats were there too. Good grief. Even though I just said I wouldn’t show favoritism… As a person, I still have a long way to go…

Aruji: But I feel happy

Miyaji: Really… Thank you. Anyway… I’m glad I was able to convey my feelings that arujisama is special. Thank you for listening to my selfishness. My memories with arujisama have increased… I’m very happy. From now on, just like now… I want to increase my memories with arujisama. Oh dear… I said something selfish again.

Aruji: That’s not true

I turned back to Miyaji, who was sitting next to me… So that I can respond to his feelings… I also expressed my honest feelings.

Aruji: I too want to increase our memories together.

Miyaji: Arujisama… Thank you. I’m happy that you said that.

Miyaji’s gentle smile came into view. After a moment of silence passed between the two… Below my knees while I was sitting… I felt soft fur pass through me.

Aruji: Eh…?

Cats: Nya~

Miyaji: Hm? You guys… Before we knew it, the cats that finished the stage… They had gathered at Miyaji’s feet. I guess they liked being close to Miyaji. Some cats even lied down and started dozing. One of them… It curled up into a ball and began to sleep, using my shoes as a pillow.

Miyaji: Hm… Sleeping on arujisama’s shoes… I’m sorry, arujisama. I’ll move them now…

Aruji: Don’t wake them up, Miyaji

Miyaji: Arujisama… But if I leave them as it is…

Aruji: We can’t move… right?

The cats are sleeping comfortably near Miyaji and my feet. In order to not wake them up… It looks like we’ll have no choice but to continue sitting next to each other.

Miyaji:... Certainly, we can’t move… Hmm… There is no choice. I guess we have no choice but to stay like this for a while…

Aruji: I agree

Miyaji and I sat next to each other, feeling each other’s presence… I hope that this situation continues for a while longer… I wished to the cats at my feet.

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[AKNK] Valentine's Day with the Butler - Beren Cliane

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わがままなひと口

A Sip of Selfishness

Episode 1

After the ball in the city of Oliva… We decided to stay in this city for a while. This city is also famous for its cocoa production. This year, I decided to give handmade chocolates to the butlers on Valentine’s Day. What I want to give Beren is “Chocolate Biscuits”… Beren is good at brewing black tea… I thought about making something that would go well with black tea and came up with biscuits. Taking into account the meaning behind the name biscuit… I wanted to give this to him as a gift. I absolutely want to successfully make it… I’ve already made it countless times… I’ve gone through multiple prototypes… Beren invited me to go out. On the day of the outing, let’s give him the chocolate as a way to end the day.  Having made that decision, I immediately began preparations.

- Aruji’s room, inn -

 - The day of going out with Beren -

*knock knock*

Beren: Arujisama, I’m here to pick you up.

Aruji: [Come in] [It’s open]

*door opens*

Beren: Hello, arujisama. Once again… Thank you for accepting the invitation. Thank you for your time today.

Aruji: I’ll be in your care today too.

Beren: Hehe… At first… It feels strange to put on clothes from arujisama’s world. It may be obvious, but… It really suits you, arujisama. 

Aruji: Beren too.

Beren: That’s a relief. I like it a lot too. I’m glad I learned something new about you, arujisama.

Seeing Beren looking at the outfit with a slightly bright look on his face… It made me happy too.

Beren: Well then, there’s only so much time in a day… we should make the most of it. Arujisama, is there anywhere you want to go?

Aruji: I don’t think there’s anywhere in particular.

Beren: Then, can I make a request?

Aruji: Of course.

Beren: Actually, there’s a cafe that is rumored to have delicious chocolate tarts… How about we go there?

Aruji: Sounds good.

Beren: Hehe… I thought it might be a little childish, but… I’m glad I invited arujisama. Well then, let’s leave as soon as we’re ready. Can you leave the directions to this big brother? I have it perfectly memorized.

Aruji: Thank you.

Then, with Beren’s leading the way… we decided to go to the cafe with the delicious chocolate tarts.

- On the way to the cafe -

- After a little while -

When I was walking through Oliva City to head to the cafe with Beren… Somehow I felt my body was a little sluggish than usual.

Aruji: (Ugh…)

Recently, I had a lot of opportunities to eat chocolate, including the biscuit prototypes… Maybe that’s why…

Beren: Arujisama, are you tired?

Aruji: I-I’m alright.

Beren: …Is that so? It’s fine if you’re alright… If anything happens, let me know anytime.

Aruji: Okay.

Beren: … Arujisama, if you don’t mind… Can I change our destination a bit?

Aruji: [Eh?] [I don’t mind, but]

Beren: I remembered there was another cafe I wanted to go to… It’s close to here, so let’s go there today.

Aruji: What about the chocolate tart?

Beren: It’s okay. I like chocolate tarts, but… There is something more important to me.

Aruji: Okay.

Beren: Alright. Then let’s pull ourselves together and get going.

With our new destination decided, Beren and I set off again. The way he casually matches his pace with mine… I felt how quick-witted and kind he is.

- Oliva Cafe -

- A few minutes later -

We arrived at a casual cafe. It has an open feel and also has terrace seatings.  There’s a square nearby where the people can casually gather. It has a lively and lovely atmosphere, with many families nearby.

Beren: Come, arujisama. Please have a seat here.

Aruji: Thank you

Beren: Here is the menu, please take your time and look at it.

The menu that was opened up showed… Along with the permanent menu, there were also chocolate dishes that are only available this Valentine’s season. I was interested in that, but… Since I’m eating a lot of chocolate nowadays, I want to try something different. While I was wondering what to choose… Beren came to help me.

Beren: It’s still not the time to feel hungry yet… How about we order something to drink?

Aruji: I agree

Having said that, Beren went to the counter to place our order… He came back with two refreshing looking drinks.

Beren: Here, it’s lemonade.

Aruji: Thank you.

Beren: Oliva town is warm even in this season… Something refreshing would be appealing. Now, cheers.

Aruji: Hehe… cheers.

When I had a sip of the lemonade, the refreshing acidity and carbonate popped in my throat… The refreshing taste was very delicious. After watching me drink with a smile…

Beren quietly takes a sip of his own drink.

Beren: Hmm.. It’s delicious.

Aruji: What is Beren drinking?

Beren: My drink is berry soda. It was recommended at the counter. If you are interested, why not have a sip?

Aruji: Eh?

Beren: …But, I had already drunk from here… I guess that won’t do. As expected, that is crossing the line as a butler. 

Aruji: Y-yeah.

Beren: I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have drank it first.

Aruji: (That would make me nervous too…)

Beren: In front of arujisama… I wanted to do whatever I could to help.

Beren shrugs his shoulders and looks embarrassed. His kindness and brotherly nature… At times, he seems to go beyond the role of a butler. Even though he was the one who suggested it. he seemed a little embarrassed… I couldn’t help but feel excited and happy seeing his unusual appearance.

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Episode 2

- After a while -

While enjoying a drink with Beren… I saw a boy with a ball, probably coming from the nearby square… running to our direction.

Beren: Wah, that’s dangerous!

*thud* Without slowing down, he ran into the chair where Beren was sitting and fell down. Beren bends down, looking worried… He immediately picked up the boy.

Beren: Are you alright? I’m sorry I couldn’t catch you.

Boy: I’m the one who should say sorry…! Big brother, are you alright? Did it hurt where I bumped into you?

Beren: Yeah, I’m alright. Thank you for worrying about me.

Boy: That’s a relief! Then I’ll head back to the square!

Aruji: (I’m glad he doesn’t seem to be injured.)

Beren: Ah, wait a minute. You forgot this.

When he said that, the ball that the boy dropped when he fell… Beren passed the ball that was about to be forgotten.

Boy: Ah, thank you! Ah big brother, nice pass! Let’s play at the square over there! Show me that pass earlier again!

Beren: That… It wasn’t anything special. Well, that’s a tempting invitation, but… Big brother right now is spending time with someone special, sorry.

Aruji: (S-someone special…)

Beren politely declines, but… The boy looks on, wanting to play.

Aruji: Don’t worry about me.

Beren: But…

Aruji: I’ll be watching from here.

Beren: …Okay. Then, just for a little bit, until the child is satisfied.

Aruji: Okay.

I whisper to Beren, sending him off. He loves children. and I want to see him having more fun.

 - After a short time -

I watched from the cafe as Beren headed towards the square… He soon became popular with the children at the square. 

Aruji: (I knew it before, but he’s amazing)

Even though they were playing catch, even if the ball thrown by the child goes in an unexpected direction… With Beren’s follow-up, the rally continued smoothly. As I was watching the scene with a smile… Beren, who seems to have finished playing, came up to me with the ball for some reason.

Aruji: What’s wrong?

Beren: If you don’t mind… I was wondering if arujisama would like to play with us?

Aruji: Me too?

Beren: Hm, that… What if that child wanted to play with arujisama? He was quite thoughtful. Aren’t children these days too precocious..? I felt like I was being pushed from the back.

Aruji: Hehe…

Beren: Well… that’s not all.

Aruji: Eh?

Beren: For Arujisama… I thought it would be a good way to refresh yourself.

I haven’t told Beren anything about it… I wonder when he noticed it. I was surprised, but it was also Valentine's season… I told Beren I ate too much chocolate and was feeling a bit sluggish.

Aruji: How did you know?

Beren: Of course I knew, it’s because I’m arujisama’s butler. Besides… I want the people I care about to think that I can be relied on.

Aruji: Beren…

Beren’s way of showing concern is very considerate and doesn’t make one feel overwhelmed.  I’m amazed every time.

Aruji: Well then, can I rely on you?

Beren: Yeah.

I was escorted to the square by Beren, who was smiling happily. We started playing catch with the ball. No matter where you throw it, Beren will pick it up… It seems to reflect who he truly is.

- Garden of the Inn - 

- That Night - 

I got ready to give Beren his Valentine gift. I’ve already told Beren, “I want you to come to the garden alone tonight”. On the table in the garden… There are two tea sets and the chocolate biscuits are beautifully arranged. With this, the gift is perfectly prepared.

*footsteps* I turned around and looked back and… Beren was there.

Beren: Thank you for waiting, arujisama.

Aruji: Thank you for coming, Beren.

Beren: That’s what I should be saying. Thank you for inviting me to such a wonderful place. I was told to come alone… Is it just me and arujisama, the two of us?

Aruji: Yeah.

Beren: Hehe… I see.

Beren smiles happily. I lead him to the table where the biscuits are arranged.

Aruji: This is for you, Beren.

Beren: Are these chocolate biscuits? Thank you, I’m very happy. Although I’m in front of arujisama… Can I take a bite here?

Aruji: Of course.

Beren: I’m happy to hear that. They even prepared a tea set… shall I prepare some black tea?

Aruji: Thank you.

When I said that, he began putting the tea leaves into the two teapots, one for himself and one for me. The type of tea leaves is chosen to suit his taste… I prepared a few that I thought would go well with biscuits. Then, Beren, who was preparing the tea with practiced hands, he curiously asked.

Beren: By the way, why did you decide on biscuits?

Aruji: Actually…

The reason I chose biscuits is because… They would go well with the black tea that Beren likes. And the name biscuits… It means baked twice… To Beren, who received a new start as a demon butler… I told him I want to support and congratulate him.

Beren: Arujisama… that’s what you were thinking. Once again, thank you. For accepting someone like me… And for preparing this gift for me. … I truly am a lucky person.

He gives me a smile that warms my heart when I look at it. However, his expression becomes distorted in sadness.

Beren: …But for me… I probably have a long way to go as arujisama’s butler.

Aruji: Why is that?

Beren: Today… arujisama told me that they had too much chocolate. I didn’t notice it… Earlier, I invited arujisama to the chocolate tart shop… As a butler… and as a reliable older brother, I feel like I have a long way to go.

Aruji: (That’s what he was thinking…)

Beren: I just hope that arujisama had fun today though.

Aruji: I did have fun.

Beren: Eh…?

The time I spent with Beren today, I had a lot of fun. And… I told Beren that I wanted to go to the chocolate tart shop with him. Because it was something Beren likes… And I was happy that he shared it with me.

Beren: Arujisama…

Aruji: Can I ask you a favor?

Beren: Of course.

In the end, we didn’t go to the chocolate tart shop this time. Beren may not have intended it… He may tell me to not worry about it… To me, Beren tends to prioritize other people more… I told him I didn’t want him to give up or put up with anything. Beren looked a little surprised… Then he softly smiled.

Beren: Hehe… I’m no match for arujisama… Just like how arujisama cares for me… I’ll care for arujisama too… I promise. Hehe… From now on, I want to tell you more about what I like…  I also want to know more about what arujisama likes.

Aruji: Of course.

Beren has a bright expression on his face… I feel happy knowing what I wanted to say was conveyed. Beren picked up the teapot and turned towards me.

Beren: Well.. it’s about time the black tea is ready to be brewed deliciously. Arujisama, please have this cup.

Aruji: Thank you.

I received the black tea that Beren brewed for me and was enjoying it when… Beren also took a bite of the biscuit.

Beren: *munch, munch…* Yeah, it’s very delicious. The things that I like… I might add biscuits to it.

Aruji: I’m glad.

With that, Beren smiled softly… But soon after, his expression changed to a mischievous one.

Beren: By the way, arujisama… I don’t have to hold back anymore, right?

Aruji: Eh?

Beren: Actually, this cup… I brewed different black teas for arujisama and me. I think the black tea I made for arujisama is delicious as well… But my black tea is also very fragrant so I would recommend it.

Aruji: Um, so you mean…

Beren: Yeah. How about a sip? I ended up backing up earlier this afternoon… Just like arujisama said, I thought I’d be a little selfish. Of course, arujisama would allow it, right?

Although he gave me an escape, Beren brought the cup closer towards me… There was only one answer I could give. I took the cup from Beren’s hand and took a sip… Maybe because I was nervous… but I couldn’t taste anything at all.

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[AKNK] Butlers on Wedding Island - Beren Cliane

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本当の 「特別」

Truly "Special"

Episode 1

We ware able to stay on Charmonce Island for a while... With each of the butlers…  We decided to split the days and spend the time together as partners. And today… It’s a day to spend with Beren.

[Charmonce Island Inn]

Beren: Good morning, arujisama. How are you feeling today? Do you think we can go out together?

Aruji: Yeah, I’m fine.

Beren: That’s great. I was looking forward to the day where I can spend time with arujisama. After all, today is the day I can entertain arujisama as their “partner”. But, how should I entertain arujisama…. At first, I couldn’t think of anything at all. While I was researching how to spend time with my partner in my own way… I asked the other butlers a lot of questions. By the way, for arujisama… What image comes to your mind, when you think about spending time with your partner?

Aruji: Even if you say it…

Beren: Hehe, that’s right. It would be troubling if you were suddenly asked that. It’s the same for me. No matter how much I learnt, I couldn’t figure it out. Even if I don’t know what will happen in the future… I hope that I can discover ways to have fun together with arujisama.

Aruji: That’s a great way of thinking.

Beren: Thank you. Well then, arujisama… As the first step to entertaining you as your partner… Do you mind if I call you by your name just for today?

Aruji: Of course, you can.

Beren: Hehe. Thank you, [Name]-san. Yeah, that’s good. I feel like we are closer than usual. Well then, [Name]-san. Shall we go out right away? I thought of a plan that my partner would enjoy in my own way... I would be happy if we can enjoy it together, [Name]-san.

Aruji: Yeah. I’ll be in your care, Beren.

Before Beren came to pick me up… At first, I was a little nervous, but… As I interacted with Beren who was behaving naturally, I felt myself gradually relaxing… And I felt my excitement growing. I wonder what kind of day will today be? With such anticipation in mind, we left the inn.

[Church]

After heading out into the city, Beren guided me to a certain church. It seems to be a popular spot. It seems that there are many tourist couples besides us.

Beren: Look, [Name]-san. There’s a big bell over there, right? If the two people ring that bell together, they will live happily ever after… According to the legend.

Aruji: It's a wonderful legend.

Beren: Yeah. I thought so too. The people that came here. I’m sure they’ve come here to ring that bell. …There are a lot of couples, who have special feeling for each other here…. Hehe… I hope everyone here becomes happy.

Beren said it with an innocent smile, but That “everyone” would include the two of us… I wonder how much of it is he aware of that…?

Beren: Hmm? What’s wrong, [Name]-san?

Aruji: I-its nothing.

Beren: Is that so…. Hmmm…. …Is that true? Are you hiding something? Right now, we are “partners”… I want you to tell me everything.

Aruji: T-there really is nothing…

Beren: Hehe... Sorry, sorry. I guess I troubled you a little. But, [Name]-san. You really don’t have to hold back around me. Regardless of whether I am a butler or a partner… I want [Name]-san to be themselves.

Aruji: …Thank you, Beren.

Then the two of us went to ring the bell… We got in line together with the other tourists. Looking from behind the people in line taking turns in ringing the bell… Somehow, I felt like I was in the same position as those around me. Even though I was thinking about that… There is no way I could tell him that directly… Eventually. it was our turn… Like everyone else, we both rang the bell. While ringing the bell, just like everyone else… I prayed that my current happiness would last a little longer.

[In front of the church]

Beren: Hehe… We were just ringing the bell, but I felt a little nervous.

Aruji: Eh? Beren too?

Beren: Yeah. [Name]-san too? That’s good. I wasn’t the only one whose heart was beating fast. While I was standing in line back then… I really felt like I was [Name]-san partner. Of course in reality, I’m [Name]-san butler… In that sense, I care about [Name]-san in a very special way… No matter what my position is, that will never change.

Aruji: Special?

Beren: Yeah. Of course [Name]-san is a very special person to me. It's not just because you saved me from the dark. Simply because I think, "I want to give priority to this person." In short, it means to give “favoritism”. In reality, favoritism may not be a good thing… But, that’s a natural thing to do… That’s what Goetia taught me a long time ago.

Aruji: Goetia-sama did…?

Beren: Yeah. Goetia had a wife back then. I never met her… But it seemed that he cared for his wife very much. But back when I was little… I didn't really understand the meaning of "cherishing one person". Because Goetia loved all the children at the orphanage equally… I too look up to him… I thought I should treat everyone equally. When I told Goetia about it, he laughed. “Someday, Beren too will have someone special,” he said. “At that time, you don’t have to deny your feelings,” he added. …If it’s me right now, I can understand what Goetia was saying.

Beren said, smiling and looking at me. He told me, "I'll treat you as a partner today." Even before that, Beren… He thought of me as a special person. When I thought about that… My heart felt warm once again.

Aruji: … Thank you, Beren.

Beren: Hehe… It’s too early to say thank you, [Name]-san. The day is still far from over, it is just the beginning. Right?

Beren told me I was "special," but... He always speaks so naturally.  I'm sure it's because he's like that... I think that's why I'm always able to be myself and feel at ease. Let's enjoy today's time as a “partner” with Beren more naturally... Looking at his gentle smile... I felt those feelings anew.

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Episode 2

Elderly Woman: Excuse me. Are you two a couple by any chance?

Aruji: Eh?

Beren: Hm? Are you talking about the two of us?

Elderly Woman: Yes… Actually, we are currently holding a free tour of our wedding venues… “Let's find the perfect wedding venue for the lovely couples on Charmonce Island”. That is the campaign currently being held.

A smart-looking woman called out to us, holding a flyer. Apparently she mistook us for “a pair of real partners”

Beren: Hehe, I see… A lovely couple, huh… …I might be a little interested. What about you. [Name]-san?

Aruji: (Beren…)

Beren, who looks at me mischievously, doesn’t seem to be planning on denying it. …However, a tour of the wedding venues… …It’s not something you can experience unless you are in a position with a “partner”. If you think about it that way… It’s not a bad idea to go along with Beren's suggestion.

Aruji: … I might be a little interested.

Elderly Woman: Thank you very much. Then, please have a look at this flyer when you have the time. Here is the map of the wedding venues here… If you’re interested, please feel free to stop by anytime.

The woman handed us the flyer… Then she immediately went off to talk to another couple. After seeing the woman take off… Beren and I looked at each other and burst out laughing.

Beren: Hehe… What should we do, [Name]-san? Since we got the flyer… Why don’t we use this opportunity and go look around the venues?

Aruji: That would be interesting.

Beren: I agree. Well, it seems there are several wedding venues here… Let’s go around while sightseeing the city.

After that the two of us went visiting the wedding venues scattered around the island… We enjoyed sightseeing along the way… We thoroughly enjoyed our day together as “partners”.

- After a while -

After enjoying sightseeing around the city, the sun had started to set… To end the day, we went to the beach to watch the sunset.

*footsteps*

Beren: Haa… Thank goodness. We managed to get here before the sun went down. Sorry, [Name]-san. I was dragging you around a lot today. Are you feeling tired? Come and sit here.

Aruji: Thank you.

Beren: Hehe… Even so, today was a lot of fun. I never expected us to be invited to look at the wedding venues… Does that mean we looked like “real partners”?

Aruji: I guess that is how the city is.

Beren: Hehe, that's true. I think we're probably the only ones who would go to the trouble of pretending to be partners. We ended up getting carried away and actually went to check out the wedding venues. I feel bad for the people at the wedding venues.

Aruji: But, it was fun.

Beren: That’s right. We also learned that there are many types of wedding venues. And we were able to experience this… It was thanks to us being “partners”. …But, now it’s almost over…

Beren, who always wore a bright expression on his face… For a moment, a lonely expression was seen. The sight of him gazing at the sunset left a vivid impression on me.

Beren: Just kidding. …I guess I couldn’t help it if I was having a sad look. We can't stop the sun from setting. Then let's at least enjoy this moment slowly. … Ah, that's right. I should light up the candles now. … … Alright, done. We can spend time slowly until it gets dark.

Aruji: Yeah.

The two of us sat next to each other on the beach... We just stared at the ocean as it was dyed in the setting sun. The sun was setting so slowly that you couldn’t feel it by looking with your eyes… The sound of the waves repeatedly reached my ears… It made me feel that time was really flowing.

Beren: …You know, [Name]-san.

Aruji: Hm? What is it?

Beren: When we left the church this morning… Do you remember what I said? That I think of [Name]-san is a “special person” to me…

Aruji: …Yeah

Beren: …About that. I just want a moment to explain myself.

Having said that, Beren was silent for a moment... As if he was choosing his words, he began to speak slowly.

Beren: [Name]-san might have felt that I was using the word “special” casually, but… That’s not true. When I said “special”… I really meant “special”… It’s not good to compare myself to the others but… Just like all the other butlers care for [Name]-san a lot… I, too, care for [Name]-san a lot. …At least, that’s what I believe.

Aruji: Beren…

Beren: That’s why… [Name]-san, if you don’t mind… If [Name]-san knows how special they are to me… I would be happy.

Even if Beren had not said that… There was not a moment where I had doubted his words. But even so, saying “I want to use my own words”… For Beren, who always seems so relaxed… I am reminded once again that we can’t read other people’s minds. In order to reassure him… I decided to honestly express my feelings to him.

Aruji: Beren is special to me too.

Beren: …! [Name]-san… Hehe… I’m in trouble. If you say that… My heart will be filled with happiness. … Thank you, [Name]-san. Today’s memories, I’ll treasure it my whole life.

At that time… The sound of the bell ringing could be heard from afar. Judging from the direction of the sound… It seems to be the bells from the church we visited this morning.

Beren: Oh… It seems like another couple is praying for eternal happiness. …Even though we only spend time as partners together for today… My wish from that time… I hope it will continue for a long time.

Aruji: I hope so too.

Simply speaking the words that come to mind... While spending such a calm, relaxing time… The comfort of spending time with Beren… The two of us enjoy the quiet loneliness of that time as it comes to an end. Even that loneliness, that was accepted as something natural... I quietly watched the sun set.

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[AKNK] Harvest Moon Festival Memories (2023)

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🚫 DO NOT use my translations for Machine Learning/AI training or repost them anywhere.

(there are variations, but generally the same for each butlers)

Welcome back, arujisama Its September and the season is fully autumn It seems that there’s a full moon tonight If you don’t mind, would you like to see the full moon together? (in the garden) Arujisama, we have arrived

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First Floor Butlers

Berrien: I have prepared a rug, please relax there … How is it? hehe, the full moon is beautiful It’s going to get a little cold… I’ll prepare some tea. Arujisama, I apologise. Could you wait here for a moment? … Sorry I made you wait. here, its moon peach tea This is tea made with leaves and fruits from a flower called getto (here) In the southern region, it is often a drink to keep the body healthy Also, I read in a book… legend has it that the full moon contains powerful life force That means, arujisama who drank this tea, bathed in the light of the full moon… Will live longer and have a healthy life hehe, I definitely hope that is the case I want to continue to serve arujisama for a long time If possible, I want to be with arujisama forever Oops… as expected that wish was a little too big Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, Shall we go back to our room now? —

Lono: please look. Its a beautiful full moon Shall we look at it for a little while? … Oops… I almost forgot Arujisama, if you don’t mind, please have this snack it looks like a normal dango but… there’s red bean paste inside Apparently there's a custom of eating dango while looking at the full moon in autumn in the eastern lands Since we are at it, I prepared it because I wanted arujisama to eat it hehe, I would be happy if you liked it Well, eating sweet things at night.. it doesn't seem to be very good though Just for tonight, It will be a secret between me and arujisama That was a little bold, wasn't it? But, with arujisama together like this… seeing the full moon, I feel happy Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, Shall we go back to our room now? —

Bastien: How is it? Its a beautiful full moon, but… It looks kind of round and delicious …I’m sorry. It's not like I’m hungry, but it looks like food to me … Come to think of it, in the eastern land… apparently there's a custom of eating dango while looking at the full moon Not just dango… it doesn't matter if the food isn't sweet Watching the full moon while eating together with arujisama sounds like fun Please let me know if there’s anything you’d like to eat Next year when we see the moon, I’ll bring some food with me Prepare a rug.. enjoying the full moon while eating together Hmmm?  …  I’m sorry. I went ahead with the conversation with the assumption that I would see the full moon with arujisama again next year But for me.. Spending time together with arujisama like this,  I feel happier more than anything That's why, if possible.. I would be happy to see the full moon together with arujisama again … Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but,

It’s cold at night It would be terrible if arujisama caught a cold Let's go back to our room —

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Second Floor Butlers

Haures: how is it? hehe.. the full moon is beautiful By the way, this is a story from the past, but There was a picture book called “A rabbit lives on the moon” I once read aloud to my sister The moon where the rabbit lives is always peaceful with no conflicts. when there is a full moon, they makes sweets. that is the story Tricia used to say “ I want our world to be as peaceful as this one day”  Certainly is today’s world... Not only fights with angels, but the fight between humans too never stops I don't know when the peace my sister had hoped for will come true, but.. Nevertheless, I feel happy to be able to spent time peaceful like this A time where people can live in peace, we want to increase it with our power, Thats what I sincerely wish And with arujisama together… I want to see the full moon again like this Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, Shall we go back to our room now? —

Fennesz: how is it? hehe.. the full moon is beautiful I’m happy to be able to see it with arujisama … When I see the moonlight like this Somehow, my heart feels calm I feel like my tension and anxiety are gone Of course… not all will disappear completely, but … To be completely honest, what I want to get rid of is not my own anxiety I’m more concerned about arujisama’s anxiety By looking at the full moon together like this… I wish I could reassure arujisama… …I’m sorry, to be saying something like this Ugh… somehow, I’m starting to feel embarrassed That… honestly, I’d like to see the full moon together more, but Autumn nights can get a little cold It would be terrible if arujisama caught a cold —

Boschi: how is it? hehe.. the full moon is good … … By the way, I heard from Fennesz before… eating dango while looking at the full moon in autumn is called “tsukimi” Eating something while looking at the moon.. It’s tasteful and nice Hmm? just now, were you thinking I’d rather eat meat than dango? … well, if I’m going to eat, I’d rather eat meat Unfortunately, we don't have dango, meat or meatball available Its fine. I’m satisfied just by being able to see it with arujisama... Next time we see the moon, lets have dango together hehe… its a promise, right? Like this, I can see the moon again with arujisama Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, The wind is also cold if you stay too long, you’ll get a cold I don't want arujisama to catch a cold Shall we go back to our room now? —

Ammon: how is it? Its a beautiful full moon hehe, the path at night are dark and sca- What I mean is its dangerous but.. I’m glad I’m able to see the beautiful full moon with arujisama… Lately, we’ve been busy with requests and angel hunting but Like this, the two of us, its nice to have time relaxing and gazing at the full moon I would be happy if arujisama thinks so too … …arujisama hehe, did you get nervous because I suddenly went quiet? The calm atmosphere is nice, but… after all, I want to see my master’s shy face ♪ Well then arujisasma. I wish we could take it more slowly but, Shall we go back to our room now? Its dangerous walking at night, so lets hold hands on our way back —

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Third Floor Butlers

Lamli: How is it? Wow.. The starry sky is nice, but the round full moon is also beautiful To see such beautiful full moon with arujisama… I’m very happy … By the way, this is a story megane-kun told me A rabbit lives on the moon… it said that they make dango during the full moon I don't know if it's true, but… if it were true, I also want to make dango on the moon with arujisama hehe, I’m sure it will be fun ♪ If arujisama is there… I’m sure everything will be fun That it! Next time, I will make dango for my master I hope it pleases you and makes you smile ♪ And someday again… let's eat together while gazing at the full moon … Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, Shall we go back to our room now? ___

Lucas: How is it? hehe, the crescent-like moon is beautiful but… The full moon is also quite interesting… its beautiful …. Now that I think about it, a long time ago… I read a story in a book Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess… it seems she was very loved by the people around However the princess was not a human, but a resident of the moon In the end, she was welcomed on the day of a full moon (she d*ed on full moon night, here for meaning of original word) The story is about going back to the moon hehe… It's like the relationship of the current arujisama and us butlers Arujisama is the resident of a different world… there is nothing we from this world can do to stop that… Oops… we came to see the full moon, we ended up talking about such stories Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, Shall we go back to our room now? Before the lord returns to the moon ♪ —

Nac: How is it? The full moon shining in the night sky is so beautiful Besides, the lord who is illuminated by the light of the full moon… is even more shiny and beautiful hehe… my eyes turn to the lord rather that the full moon … By the way, there are many stories and legends about the full moon… One of them… there is a saying that “beautiful people are kidnapped on a full moon night” Those who were kidnapped for anything… it seems that many of them were people who possess mystical and mysterious powers Arujisama who supports us butlers… has the power to release the power of the devil Maybe, they will be kidnapped someday on a full moon night Even if its a beautiful full moon I will not let anyone easily take the person who is very important to me No matter what happens, this Nac will be by your side and protect you Oops… I ended up talking a little too much Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, Shall we go back to our room now? Its dangerous walking at night, please give me your hand Besides, I don't want you to be kidnapped by the full moon —

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Basement Floor Butlers

Lato: How is it? hehe, its beautiful … As expected, are you worried? It's okay. actually, I was a little worried too Today’s full moon is especially big… if I sense something unusual. I must immediately move away from arujisama That was what I was thought…apparently, there is nothing there Being here like this, I still feel strange Experiencing this myself, I cant believe the day where I can leisurely gaze at the full moon came The full moon, which used to be hateful and scary, can now feel so beautiful … Hey, arujisama From now on, I can spend time with arujisama in peace, even on full moon days I will never forget this happiness So arujisama, please remember me everytime there is a full moon We will always be together, as long as the moon rises in the sky… hehe, I’m sorry… I ended up talking a little too much Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, Shall we go back to our room now? —

Flure: How is it? It's a beautiful full moon If it was this beautiful I guess I should have prepared a rug or something If I had done that, I would have been able to take my time to took at it with my master… sorry, I was unprepared By the way, speaking of the full moon This year, Lato too can see the full moon without suffering I feel kind of happy Thanks to arujisama… not only Lato’s life, but even Miyaji-sensei’s life was saved Arujisama, thank you for saving the both of them At that time, I couldn’t do anything… next time, I will definitely protect arujisama I’m sorry. even though we came to see the full moon, I ended up talking about Lato I always wanted to thank you again… I ended up talking too much Umm I wish we could take it more slowly but, it's still cold at night… shall we go back to our room now? hehe… its dark at night, but I will be by your side It's dark under our feet, please hold onto my hand —

Miyaji: How is it? hehe, the full moon is beautiful Its wonderful to be able to calmly look at the full moon with someone like this… its been a long time. After meeting Lato-kun. everytime the full moon approaches, I worry about Lato-kun That's why at this time of the year, I often stay underground There was also times I found myself wishing there wasn’t a full moon However, thanks to arujisama… Lato-kun has overcome the full moon and no longer suffers I can look at the moon like this… because arujisama saved my life That being said, I’m very happy right now After meeting arujisama, its a series of days where i rediscover the joys of living Arujisama. once again, thank you very much for saving me and Lato-kun If it's okay, next year too… I would be happy if we could look at the full moon together I’m sorry. I ended up talking for a long time Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, Autumn nights can get quite cold Before we catch a cold, shall we go back to our room now?

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Villa 1st Floor Butlers

Teddy: How is it? The full moon is beautiful, arujisama! I’m happy to be able to see the beautiful full moon with the lord You would want to take your time and look at it like this … Somehow, when I look the moon again It makes me feel so calm, I didn't know that at all I should have kept looking up when camping a long time ago This is how it feels to look at something beautiful with my loved ones Eh? just now I… Did I say something that doesn't sound like a butler? I’m sorry, I hope you didn't hear what I just said No, it would be better if you did remember.. Ahaha, I feel a little confused Maybe it's because I’m seeing the moon with my master for the first time that I’m feeling giddy Well then, I wish we could take it more slowly but, Shall we go back to our room now? I’m glad that I have more wonderful memories with my master —

Yuuhan: How is it? hehe, the full moon is beautiful … Come to think of it, in the eastern land… when looking at the moon There is a custom of eating dango and decorating with pampas grass while looking at the full moon Even in my hometown, we enjoyed getting together as a family on moon viewing days Sometimes instead of dango, my mother would make my favorite anpan hehe, how nostalgic … The moon floating in the sky, it has the same shape not matter where you look at it from But this time, I feel it again Even if it's the same moon, it will feel different depending on who you seeing it with In the past, I felt happiness watching the moon with my family Now I feel happy watching the moon with the lord The familiar moon looks so beautiful just by having someone important by your side hehe, truthfully  I would like to look at it a little more You shouldn’t let your guard down in the autumn night breeze Before arujisama catches a cold… let's go back to our room —

Hanamaru: What do you think? Its a beautiful, round moon … Ah. that's right. Actually, I prepared sweets for the lord This is a sweet called mooncake. it has a bean paste filling and is quite delicious When I was at the church, I used to eat it often with the children Mooncake is written as 「月餅」,「餅」 is after the 「月」, I  thought it was a rice cake made by a rabbit on the moon Well, unfortunately it was a rabbit called Hanamaru-sama who made it Well, the kids were happily eating without worrying about anything By the way, in the eastern land, the mooncake is a sweet that is given to the other person to wish them happiness hehe, a small gift from me, I wish for arujisama's happiness Arujisama always gives happiness to us butlers I am wishing for my master's happiness. I would be happy if it was conveyed even if a little bit Now then, I would like to see the full moon with my master a bit more, but Arujisama’s health is main priority, lets we go back to our room before catching a cold

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 **butler specific dialogue end**

…

(back in room) We have arrived, arujisama

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[AKNK] Large Flowers on the Festival Night - Nac Stein

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🚫 DO NOT use my translations for Machine Learning/AI training or repost them anywhere.

呪われた刀

Cursed Sword

Episode 1

The butlers and I have successfully completed our role as “goodwill envoys”... We were able to extend our stay longer than we had planned… The butlers decided to toke turns one by one that they would be my escort in the town of Fugayama We were able to stay here for a while longer

 - Fugayama Inn -

Nac: Arujisama. Today, this Nac will serve as your escort. hehe… Ever since I came to this city, I’ve always wanted to take a walk with arujisama together. Please take a look! That refreshing and clear sky. It’s a perfect day for a vacation. I’m sure Heaven is watching arujisama’s daily actions.

Aruji: It’s been sunny lately…

Nac: Yes ♪ Heaven is always on the Lord’s side wherever the Lord goes. And this Nac too. I am always watching over the Lord by your side. Well then, arujisama. It’s time to show you around the town of Fugayama. It’s a crowded place… Please be careful to not leave my side.

Aruji: Okay, understood.

 - Fugayama Boulevard - 

Nac and I arrived at the main street where the festival was being held. As Nac said, there are many people.

Nac: hehe… It’s a beautiful view, arujisama. Even though there are so many people… There is almost no trash on the ground.

Aruji: Eh? That?

Nac: Yes. I’m more concerned about that. When there are a lot of people, trash is bound to be scattered on the streets… It seems that the cleaning staff are always patrolling around here. Truly wonderful. I feel like shaking hands with the person in charge of running the festival.

Aruji: I-is that so…

Rather than focusing on the flashy festival decorations, people  pay more attention to the garbage on the streets and the cleaning staff. I thought this was a point of view that is typical of Nac, who supports the mansion as a behind-the-scenes person.

Nac: Oh? That…

Then… Nac’s smiling eyes flashed sharply for just a moment. Beyond the line of sight… I can see a boy acting suspiciously.

Nac: hmmmm… That boy… There’s a sword hidden in his pocket.

Aruji: Eh? Sword?

Nac: Yes… and that extraordinary atmosphere… I’m sorry, arujisama. I’m sorry to say this in the middle of the festival… Is it okay if we follow the boy? It may be a needless worry, but… I have a feeling that something is wrong.

Aruji: [Of course it’s okay] [I’m also curious]

Nac: Thank you. Well then, Let’s go together. Let’s follow the boy so he doesn’t notice.

 - Fugayama Shrine -

When we follow a boy who is behaving suspiciously… Eventually, we arrive at the precincts of a deserted shrine. There are stray cats on the grounds… The boy is gently petting the stray cat. Nac and I watched quietly from the shade of a nearby tree.

Nac: hmmm… Even though he had come all the way to the shrine with his sword hidden… He’s just petting a stray cat… That’s strange.

Aruji: Maybe it’s just our imagination?

But then… The boy let go of the hand that was stroking the cat. He pulled out the sword that he was holding… He swung it wide in front of the stray cat’s eyes.

Aruji: Ah…!

Nac: No… It’s fine. From his sword… I don’t feel any murderous intent.

Aruji: B-but…

The boy who raised his sword at a cat… He didn’t swing it down… Eventually, he felt weak and sat down on the spot.

Boy: It’s no good.. I can’t do something like this after all… If that is the case, it…

Nac:...! No!!

Aruji: Eh?

At that moment, the boy brought the sword and aimed it at his arm… Nac, who was next to me, jumped out from behind the tree… He quickly took away the sword the boy was holding.

Boy: Uwa!! W-who…?!

Nac: Why would you want to kill yourself!! Even though you are still young… Don’t waste your life…!

Aruji: Nac…?

Even though he spoke politely, his tone was unimaginable… Not just the boy who was called out to… Even I was surprised.

 - After a while -

Nac: A “demon sword’? That sword?

Boy: Y-yes… That’s right. My family has been swordsmiths for generations… and this sword is a “demon sword” made by our ancestors… “If you don’t give it blood regularly, it will make you go crazy… Eventually, it will cause a lot of blade injuries” That was the legend…

Nac: I see. And so you… By cutting the cat, you were thinking of quelling the curse of the demon sword?

Boy: Y-yes… In the end, I couldn’t muster up the courage. That’s why.. If I give it my blood instead…

Aruji: But for a curse…

Boy: It’s not a lie… Curses really exist…! To quell the curse… I have no choice but to give it my blood or offer a sword dance

Nac: Sword dance…?

Boy: Y-yes… However, this sword dance also has a legend… “Those who dance the sword dance to quell the demon sword… will surely meet an unfortunate death.” so it’s said… Actually, my father and grandfather… Not long after they performed the sword dance…

Aruji:... No way…

Boy: Ugh.. What should I do…?

Nac: … I see. To think at such a young age, he would be burdened with the responsibility of his family… Understood. Do not worry. The sword dance offering… Let me dance for you.

Boy: Eh..?

Aruji: N-Nac…?

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Episode 2

 - The next day -

The next day…. Nac and I were at the shrine again To dedicate a sword dance to subdue the curse of the demon sword… As promised to the swordsmith boy…

Aruji: Nac, are you really going to do it?

Nac: Yes, of course.

Boy: But, as expected… I don’t want to cause trouble to someone I just met. What if the sword’s curse puts you in danger…

Nac: It’s okay. I’m used to being cursed by someone. Whether someone has a grudge or a curse… If you really have the power to kill someone… People like me should have been cursed to death a long time ago. I’m tired of hearing curse words.

Aruji: Nac…

Nac: Oops… Let’s stop talking nonsense. That sword, shall I offer it a sword dance? Well then…

Boy: …Eh…?

The moment Nac picked up the “demon sword” and began dancing the sword dance… Not just his facial expressions… I could clearly see that even the atmosphere around me had changed completely. It seemed like the same thing happened to the boy next to me… The sword dance is quiet yet overwhelmingly powerful… Is it because of the cursed power of the demon sword? Or… maybe there’s something else hidden inside Nac that makes him feel that way… While watching him dance… Such unanswerable questions were running through my head. We were captivated by NAc’s sword dance, but… Suddenly, a strange sound was heard from the surrounding trees… I regained consciousness in an instant.

*rustle**rustle*

Aruji: Eh? That sound… If you look at the sound… I could see a large tree in the grove was leaning little by little. The slope gradually slows down… It falls straight towards Nac, who is in the precincts…!

Aruji: Nac!?

Boy: L-look out!!

Before our voices reach Nac… The large tree falls into the shrine grounds with a roaring sound raising dust.

Aruji: Nac! Nac!!

Boy: T-that.. After all, because of the curse…

Nac: hehe… What are you talking about? Didn’t I tell you that curses don’t work on me?

Aruji: Nac! I’m glad…

Nac: Yes. I apologize for causing you worry. But… The sword dance is finished as planned. With this, the demon sword’s curse will subside and there will be no need to spill blood… Isn’t that so?

Boy: Y-yes… Thank you… But… I never thought that the demon sword’s curse wouldn’t work…

Nac: hehe… That is what legends are all about. “It is something that has been carried by our ancestors from generation to generation.” If you think that way, you will feel the situation is heavier than it actually is. The important thing is… If something is unnecessary, I have a strong will to cut it off myself. In order to not burden the next generation with unnecessary burdens.

Boy:...! Yeah, I-I guess so… Thank you very much… Those words.. I’ll never forget them.

Nac: No no ♪ I’m sorry for saying something so intrusive.

 - After a few minutes -

The boy dedicated the sword to the shrine… He thanked us many times and left.

Nac: Hmmm… I guess this is the place to settle down. Arujisama, I have continued to take up your time since yesterday. I couldn’t even give a satisfactory tour of the city… I apologize for that.

Aruji: I’m glad we were able to help someone.

Nac: hehe… Arujisama is a kind person. I am also satisfied that I was able to save one boy… Still… I feel like I wish I could get back the time I could have spent with the lord. That… I am humbled that I seem to be spoiled by the lord’s kindness. Just a bit after this… Do you have time? I wasn’t able to spend much time with you yesterday… I wish I could show you around the city…

Aruji: Of course, I’d be happy.

Nac: Thank you…! Then, without further ado…

Lamli: Wait a moment! Nac, are you planning to leave? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could say a few words to me who helped you behind the scenes~?

Aruji:Eh, Lamli?

Nac: Oh, Lamli. Thank you for your hard work today. I appreciate it very much. You are welcome to go home now.

Lamli: Wow.. I’m not heartbroken at all. It was quite difficult to bring down the big tree without hitting Nac.

Aruji: Eh.. Lamli brought down the tree?

Lamli: Yes! Nac said it would be better to create a feeling of “the curse is not working”, Oh, by the way, what I knocked down was a large rotting tree right? We choose a tree that would likely fall over someday if we left it to nature. It’s safer to cut down dangerous trees before an accident occurs!

Aruji: I see.

Nac: hmmm… It was true that I discussed it with Lamli and decided to do so, but… Didn’t that tree fall a lot closer to me that what we discussed?

Lamli: Don’t care, don’t care ♪ With Nac, you can avoid it even if you close your eyes!

Nac: sigh… Let’s take it as a proof of trust.

Lamli: Well then, arujisama. That’s it from me.

Nac: Y-yes? Are you really going back like that?

Lamli: What about it? I have an appointment with Lucas-sama.

Nac: I-is that so?

Lamli: What?

Nac: No, if it were you, “Arujisama! Can I go to the festival with you from now on?” “Since I helped you, you’ll forgive me this much, right? Nac…” I was expecting you to say something like that.

Lamli: Well, I really want to go to the festival with arujisama, but… I have an appointment today. I’ll do it next time.

Nac: Hmmm…

Lamli: And, that. I’ll tell the people at the shrine about the fallen big tree on my way home. Be thankful, okay? Nac.

Nac: Yeah, thank you.

Lamli: Arujisama! Let’s go to the festival together next time ♪

Aruji: Okay

Lamli then smiled and started walking towards the exit of the shrine. Then, before leaving, he whispers something to Nac.

Lamli: (...Today’s matter. You owe me, Nac.)

Nac: (...!!) (Yes.. Thank you, Lamli)

*footsteps leaving*

Nac: hehe… Let’s go, arujisama

Aruji: Yeah

Nac: We can’t get back the time that has passed… As long as the lord is by my side… I’m sure we’ll continue to make many beautiful memories. Just thinking about it… My heart feels as clear as this night sky ♪

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[AKNK] Initial Shinonome Yuuhan SSR

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優しさに触れて

Touched by Kindness

Episode 1

 - Devil Palace Garden -

One day, a little while after Yuuhan and the others became demon butlers… As I was strolling around the mansion in the morning… I could hear Yuuhan and the others training from the garden.

Yuuhan: Well then… let’s go, Bastien-san.

Bastien: Yeah… Come at me anytime, Yuuhan.

Yuuhan: Bastien-san… I’ve seen your ability many times in previous battles. I don’t know how effective my sword skills will be… As a swordsman… I will stand up to you with all my might.

Lono: Do your best, Yuuhan! Don’t lose to Bastien!

It looks like Yuuhan and Bastien are having a mock battle. Despite the training… There is a tense atmosphere between the two.

Yuuhan: Hah..!

Bastien: !! He’s fast…!

Yuuhan was the first to move. Just when he closed the distance in a low stance…

he launches attacks over and over again at a speed you can’t even notice. His supple movements were beautiful, like a dance.

Yuuhan: *pant*… *pant*… As expected of Bastien-san. I can’t believe you evaded all of my attacks…

Bastien: I’m used to fighting opponents who push me with their moves since I often train with Lono. Well then… I’ll go first this time.

Yuuhan: Alright… Don’t hold back, Bastien-san.

Lono: Go Yuuhan! I’m sure you’ll win!

After that. a back-and-forth battle continued for a while, but… Yuuhan, who was tired of attacking, runs out of energy first… In the end, the battle ended with Bastien’s victory.

Yuuhan: *pant*… *pant*… As expected, it's hard to match… I knew that, but… The difference in ability is obvious.

Bastien: No… that’s not true. After blocking the first attack… The timing for the second one was deliberately different, right? Honestly, that made me nervous. I never thought you could imitate such dexterity in battle… I really can’t do that. It’s part of Yuuhan’s natural talent.

Yuuhan: Hehe… Even if someone who sees through this tells you, it will only make you lose your confidence.

Aruji: Both of you were amazing!

Yuuhan: Arijusama? Were you watching…? I apologize for showing my unreliable side.

Lono: That’s nonsense. If it’s Yuuhan, you can become even stronger if you train!

Yuuhan: Thank you. Of course, that’s my intention. I can stay calm even if I keep losing… I’m not the type of person to give up.

Lono: Oohhh… You’re surprisingly competitive, Yuuhan. Yuuhan: Yes. Was that surprising? In addition… I have to become stronger… So that I can protect my loved ones.

Aruji: Yuuhan…

Yuuhan: Oops… That reminds me, Berrien-san called for me. Well then, arujisama. Please excuse me.

Yuuhan bowed to me and returned to the mansion.

Bastien: …I’m worried. About Yuuhan.

Aruji: Eh, why?

Bastien: After crossing swords with him I felt that his sword doesn’t have enough leeway. Somehow I understand that… because that was how I used to be…

Lono: Hmmm… Well, it certainly does feel like that. He looks calm, but I feel like he’s in a bit of a rush… He just became a demon butler… I guess he’s thinking about a lot of things… Yuuhan seems to have a strong sense of responsibility…

Bastien: Yeah, it seems like it. He is pushing himself too hard… I hope he doesn’t end up like me…

Aruji: Like Bastien…

I got worried about Yuuhan, while listening to their conversation… We overcame all kinds of hardships, and we were finally able to become friends… I didn’t want to lose Yuuhan. With that thought in mind… I started thinking about the ways to help him.

The next day… I invited Yuuhan out… The two of us had come to Espoir.

Aruji: We arrived, Yuuhan.

 - Central Earth Espoir -

Yuuhan: Y-yeah… It seems so, arujisama. But… Why did arujisama choose me alone to be his companion…? I’m embarrassed to say that I don’t know much about the geography of Espoir… I wonder if I can guide arujisama well…

Aruji: Today I will be the one guiding you

Yuuhan: Eh? Arujisama will guide me…? Um… I apologize, arujisama I’m a little confused… What do those words mean?

Aruji: I thought it would be nice to take a breather

Yuuhan: Was it for me…? …Is that so…

Aruji: Maybe, was it meddlesome?

Yuuhan: No. Not at all. It… I was just confused. To have someone you serve care for you like this… It’s not something that I have experienced before.

Aruji: I want to become friends with Yuhan.

Yuhan: Arujisama… Thank you very much. Those words… make me feel very happy. If you would forgive me… I think I too want to get closer to arujisama.

Aruji: Then let’s take a walk together.

Yuuhan: Yes. Understood, arujisama. Hehe… Actually, I’ve always wanted to take a walk around this city someday. What is the culture of the central land like? I’m really looking forward to it.

･──✽──୨୧──✽──･

Episode 2

After that.. Yuuhan and I strolled around town for a while… We decided to go to a cafe along the street and take a break on the open terrace. After ordering all the food… Yuuhan who was sitting next to me. spoke to me in a low voice.

Yuuhan: I apologize, arujisama… We ended up sitting together like this. Normally, it would be impossible for a butler to be sitting with the lord…

Aruji: I want to be with Yuuhan.

Yuuhan: A-arujisama… It would be rude to decline your request after you have expressed it to such an extent… Thank you arujisama for the kind words…

Aruji: I’m glad we can spend time together.

Yuuhan: I feel the same way. Just… I have to be careful to not make it too noticeable.

Aruji: [Unnoticeable?] [Why?]

Yuuhan: Under the instructions from Berrien-san…  In the city, he said to not stand out as a butler. Because if the people around us knew that I am a demon butler… It might cause unnecessary trouble…

Aruji: There are people that would say terrible things

Yuuhan: I wouldn’t mind what they say, but… It would be terrible if something happened to arujisama. If anything happens, I will protect you… please do not worry.

Aruji: Thank you, Yuuhan.

Yuuhan: Hmmm… Even so… I never expected I would be having a meal with arujisama. I hope I can do it properly.

Aruji: What do you mean?

Yuuhan: E-eh… Actually…

Waiter: Sorry for the wait. Here is the seafood pizza and spaghetti soup.

Delicious looking dishes are lined up on the table. But when I look at Yuuhan… He looked nervous as he watched the food.

Aruji: Yuuhan, what’s wrong?

Yuuhan: R-right… actually… The table manners’ class… I haven’t finished it.

Aruji: Eh?

Yuuhan: That… In the eastern lands, people always used chopsticks. For example, this spaghetti soup… When I was in the eastern lands… We would use chopsticks and slurp it like soba noodles.

Aruji: I-is that so…

Yuuhan: Yes… However, right now I am arujisama’s butler. I have to maintain good manners so as not to embarrass arujisama. Hmmm… In this case… Using a spoon and fork, like this… Well… In this case it was held in the wrong hand. I-I apologize. One more time…

With that said, Yuuhan begins to use the tableware with stumbling steps His appearance was different from his usual relaxed demeanor… It was somewhat of a delightful feeling.

Yuuhan: Ugh… This is surprisingly difficult. If this was the case… I should have taken more etiquette classes than just sword training.

Aruji: You don’t have to be so stiff.

Yuuhan: Y-yes. I’m sorry, arujisama.

Drunk man: Arujisama, you say?

Then, a man walking down the street suddenly turned towards us. While looking closely at my face…

He started walking towards me, as if he noticed something.

Drunk man: *hic* I thought you looked like I had seen you somewhere… I’m pretty sure you are… The one called “lord” to the demon butlers?

Aruji: U-um…

When I was confused as he suddenly talked to me… Yuuhan stood up and stood in front of the man.

Yuuhan: Wait there. I will not tolerate any further disturbance to my lord. If you have something to say… I will be the one to listen to it.

Drunk man: Hah? What are you? ‘My lord’  means… Are you also a demon butler? *clicks tongue* always walking around with a butler like a guard dog…  Without these guys, can’t you even go out alone?!

Yuuhan:....... Shut up, bastard.

Drunk man: Ha..!!

Aruji: Yu-yuuhan…?

At that time, from Yuuhan’s mouth… A cold and intimidating voice that I had never heard before was uttered. He was glaring at his opponent with sharp, piercing eyes. Due to Yuuhan’s intimidation… The man froze in place, like a frog being glared at by a snake.

Yuuhan: If he was swearing at me, I would have just ignored it as drunken nonsense. But… I will not allow you to insult arujisama. Shall I chop off your head so you can never speak in such disrespectful manner again?

Drunk man: HIiiiii…! The moment Yuuhan placed his hand on the hilt of his sword… The man turned pale and ran away at once. After seeing him off… Yuuhan returned with his usual gentle smile.

Yuhan: Huh.. Please excuse me, arujisama. Normally, I would have gotten rid of people like that before they would have gotten close… Now that I am a demon butler… I cannot afford to damage arujisama’s reputation by recklessly resorting to violence. As a result, I have made arujisama feel uncomfortable. I’m sorry this had happened while I was by your side.

Yuuhan bows his head deeply. However, I was actually impressed that Yuuhan had put that much thought into it. In order to not make the problem worse, he deliberately pretended to get angry and threatened the other party.

Aruji: I thought you were really angry

Yuuhan: Eh? W-well…

Aruji: Huh? Was I wrong?

Yuuhan: Let’s see… To tell you the truth… I don’t even know to what extent my anger from earlier was an act… Arujisama who took me out into the city, for me, was being talked badly about like that… I couldn’t help but get emotional… Even the threats became more powerful. If it was me before… I never got angry because of my master, but…

Yuuhan seems confused by the emotions that rose inside him.

But to me… The fact he was angry for me made me feel happy.

Aruji: I guess we’ve become a little closer…?

Yuuhan: Arujisama… Hehe… that’s right. Everytime I feel arujisama’s kindness I strongly feel that I want to do more for this person…

Aruji: But forced training is no good, okay?

Yuuhan: Yes, I understand. If arujisama says so… I will never push myself too hard.

Aruji: Really?

Yuuhan: Of course. I am your butler. If arujisama commands it, I will obey it. Hehe.. Even so… Arujisama who gives such nice commands… is a really kind person [Name]-san is my lord… I am really grateful.

Aruji: I-isn’t that too much praise…?

Yuuhan: No. I’m just stating facts. I will never lie to arujisama. Because… I am arujisama’s butler.

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[AKNK] Honeymoon Knight - Berrien

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捧げた心

Dedicated Heart

Episode 1

 - Caliste Inn -

The plans of the couple who are heir candidates for the Grosvenor family have changed… The butlers and I decided to stay in the town of Caliste for a while One day… Berrien came to visit me.

*knock, knock*

Aruji: Come in

*door opens*

Berrien: Good morning, arujisama

Aruji: [Good morning, Berrien]

[Do you need me?]

Berrien: Today… I came to invite arujisama out.

Aruji: Speaking of going out…

I remembered what the butlers said the other day. Me and the butlers will go out together as newlywed partners… At the goddess’s temple, they will give me a bouquet of flowers So the butlers have said so

Aruji: [Are we going out today as newlyweds?]

[Are we going out as partners?]

Berrien: Y-yes.. It was with that in mind that I spoke to you today…. As expected… Is it bothersome to be partnered with me?

Aruji: [That's not true]

[I’m happy that you invited me]

Berrien: hehe… Thank you very much Spending time with arujisama as newlywed partners… I’m a little nervous though… As your spouse, I will do my best to help you… So we can create happy memories. Arujisama, I will be in your care.

Aruji: If we’re newlyweds, shouldn’t you call me by my first name?

Berrien: T-that’s true… Then… [Name]-san, let’s enjoy this day together.

And so, me and Berrien…. We decided to go out together as newlywed partners…

 - City of Blessings Caliste -

 - A few minutes later -

We arrived at the center of Caliste

Berrien: Well then, arujisama… No, today I will be calling you [Name]-san. [Name]-san, is there anywhere you would like to go? If there isn’t any in particular… Before going to the temple, there is somewhere I would like you to accompany me 

Aruji: What kind of place is that?

Berrien: Caliste bell tower is over there.

When I turned to the direction indicated by Berrien… I saw a tall bell tower

Aruji: [It’s quite tall]

[It’s a beautiful building]

Berrien: That is the tallest building in Caliste… At the top of the stairs, there is a place similar to an observation deck You can see a very beautiful view from there… Apparently, couples often visit on their honeymoon.

Aruji: That’s perfect for us now.

Berrien: Yes, exactly ♪ [Name]-san, would you like to go up with me?

Aruji: Yeah, let's go .

Berrien: hehe… I understand. Then, let me guide you.

Guided by Berrien, we head towards the bell tower.

- Caliste Observation Deck -

 - After a while -

Berrien: [Name]-san, thank you for your hard work. We arrived.

Berrien and I climbed the stairs of the bell tower…. We came to the observation deck. A beautiful white and blue cityscape with a cloudless blue sky… The soft breeze felt good.

Aruji: This is a nice view.

Berrien: Yes… Both the city and the sky are very beautiful hehe…

Aruji: What is it, Berrien?

Berrien: Oops… Please excuse me. Being here together with [Name]-san…  I couldn’t help but smile. The fact that Caliste has this observatory… I’ve known about it for a long time… If I have the chance to visit the city with arujisama… I wanted to go up to this observatory.

Aruji: Oh I see 

Berrien: This beautiful scenery… I wanted to watch it together with [Name]-san

Aruji: Thank you, Berrien

Berrien smiles as he says this, his hair swaying in the soft wind.

Berrien: [Name]-san, I… There are many places I would like to go with you. If the angels get destroyed, and the world becomes peaceful… I want to go on a trip with [Name]-san In a city far away… seeing and experiencing many things… Spending a fun time together… Summer in Velis, Maruta in winter… It would be nice to have a relaxing time If we go to the southern land… Samrus’s meteor shower, the festival in Daraja is a must see In the western land… I’m interested in the Night Cherry Blossom Festival in Slisia Village. The world that we saved… How happy I would be if I could look around together with [Name]-san That is what I think.

Aruji: Then, let’s make it come true.

Berrien: Eh…?

Aruji: [Let’s defeat the angels and travel around the world]

[Let’s travel together in a peaceful world]

Berrien: Arujisama… No… [Name]-san, thank you very much. Someday, definitely… Let’s definitely travel the world together. Velis and Daraja… Doll Town and Maruta… Rose Town, Tisailles, Rondine… Slisia Village, Samrus, and Caliste… The world we saved with our hands… Let’s go around together.

Aruji: That’s a promise, Berrien.

Berrien: Yes… Me and [Name]-san, a promise between the two of us. hehe… I wanted to make [Name]-san happy.. I even invited you out… On the contrary, I ended up being happy…

 - Exit of Caliste Bell Tower -

 - After a while -

We were discussing our travel plans at the observatory, but… It got crowded, so we decided to return to the ground. I took Berrien’s hand, and was escorted descending the stairs of the bell tower

Berrien: sigh… We finally made it [Name]-san, thank you for your hard work. Thank you for agreeing to my request.

Aruji: Thank you for your help.

Berrien: No, there is no need for thanks. As a butler, I just did what was expected of me. And, as of right now… I am your partner. As your partner, I’m sure…. I think we should hold hands, at times like this…

Saying that, Berrien… was looking down at our hands that were still connected.

Aruji: Berrien…

Berrien: What is it… Am I getting a little too carried away? 

Aruji: [That’s not it]

[I’m happy with Berrien’s kindness]

Berrien: hehe… If you say it like that, I’m glad. However, if this keeps up… [Name]-san is so kind that I feel like I’m going to get spoiled

Aruji: It’s okay to be spoiled

Berrien: Eh…?

Aruji: [Because we are newlyweds]

[Berrien is my partner]

Berrien: [Name]-san…

Aruji: [Berrien can spoil me too]

[Let me be kind to Berrien too]

Berrien: hehe… You truly are a kind person… I understand. Then… I have a request for you, [Name]-san. Please, for now… Can we please walk hand in hand? From here to the temple, we will pass along a deserted road… There won’t be anyone around to see. Me and [Name]-san… I want to spend more time like a newlywed. While we are outside, please… Let me be your partner.

Saying that, Berrien… He placed his other hand on our connected hands.

Aruji: [Of course, Berrien]

[I’ll be relying you as my partner]

Berrien: hehe… Thank you very much, [Name]-san Spending time with you together like this… I feel happy and my heart is full. Well then, let’s get going. I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.

Berrien strengthened his grip on our joined hands a little… I too grabbed hold of his hand Without letting go of each other’s hand… We headed to the temple.

･──✽──୨୧──✽──･

Episode 2

 - Goddess’s Temple  Caliste-

 - A while later -

Berrien and I came to the temple. One of Caliste’s legends…. “Those who are given a bouquet of flowers at the temple of the goddess will be blessed with good luck.” Near the stage of the goddess’s temple… Berrien was standing there holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Berrien: [Name]-san. Thank you for your cooperation so far. Spending a peaceful day with you like this… Making a promise for the future… …It was like a dream for me. I want to move forward towards the future with an important person to me… I feel happy, being able to think like that… I was able to remember that.

Aruji: Berrien…

Berrien: [Name]-san. Please accept this bouquet.

Berrien said that… He handed me a bouquet of roses. The color of the roses are the same as the color of Berrien’s eyes…. It’s bright pink.

Berrien: The flower language of deep pink roses is “gratitude”. [Name]-san… Thank you so much for being our lord. Coming to this world and taking our hand… I cannot thank you enough. But someday… When the world becomes peaceful… At that time, please… Please take my hand. There are 12 roses in this bouquet… The 12 roses are called the Dozen Roses… It has 12 meanings. Gratitude, sincerity, happiness, trust, hope, love… Passion, truth, respect, glory, effort… And the last one…  “I promise forever.” [Name]-san, I… I am forever your butler. As a demon butler… I fight angels and mourn for my friends… Such is our fate… With you, I’m sure we can make a difference. Because you are certainly… You are my destiny. [Name]-san… Please, would you accept this bouquet? I will forever be… [Name]-san’s ally. No matter what, my heart… Will be by [Name]-san’s side forever.

Berrien said that… He looked at me with eyes of the same color as the roses. I quietly received Berrien’s bouquet.

Aruji: [... Thank you, Berrien]

[I can feel Berrien’s feelings.]

Berrien: Arujisama... hehe… I ended up calling you arujisama again… [Name]-san… Thank you for accepting my feelings. I, right now… feel very… very happy. To you, who is more important than anyone else… I dedicate my heart to you.

Berrien said that… narrowed his eyes and smiled.

Those eyes look so happy… There were a few tears in his eyes

 - Caliste Inn -

 - That night -

*knock, knock*

Berrien: Arujisama. I brought you some tea before bedtime.

Aruji: [Go ahead]

[Come in, Berrien]

*door opens*

Berrien: Good evening, arujisama.

Aruji: Thank you for the tea.

Berrien: Not at all. As a butler, it’s only natural.

Aruji: Speaking of which…

Berrien: Yes, is something the matter?

Aruji: [That way of calling is back]

[You called me arujisama]

Berrien: Yes, that right… Now that we are back at the inn… I cannot call the lord by their name However…

Aruji: …Berrien?

Berrien: Arujisama. Although we are not newlyweds… Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow… You are my destiny. Until the day when a peaceful future arrives… Please remember this. Even as the master of the demon butler… Even as only [Name]-sama… Even when the battle with the angels is over and peace has come to the world… I will forever be… An ally of the lord.

Aruji: [Thank you, Berrien…]

[I’ll be in your care, from now on]

Berrien: hehe, yes… Now, arujisama. Enjoy your tea before it cools down Drink some hot tea… Please have a good rest. And… Thank you for your continued support tomorrow. Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow… I will make you happy, arujisama.

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[AKNK] Fallen Angel - Berrien Cliane

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あなたとの出会い

Encounter with You

Episode 1

 - Espoir New Theater -

 - A few days after the play’s premiere -

I was looking at the stage from the still empty audience seats at the theater before it started for the first time in a while… After a little while, the audience will start to come in… and Berrien’s play will begin

Aruji: (I feel nervous).

Even though I won’t be on stage myself… I still feel nervous before a performance begins.

*footsteps approaching*

Berrien: Arujisama, you seem to be nervous about something. I brought you some soothing tea. Please calm down with this.

Aruji: Berrien, you must be busy right now…

Berrien: Hehe… There’s no need to worry When it comes to the theater, we are always fully prepared. Although the stage is also important… It is more important to heal the lord. Before we are actors in a play, We are arujisama’s butlers. Come, arujisama. Enjoy the tea while it is still warm.

Aruji: Well then, I will drink it.

I accepted the tea that Berrien offered me and took a sip… My tense body suddenly felt like it was relaxing.

Aruji: [It’s delicious]

[It’s calming]

Berrien: That’s good… It’s great to hear that you liked it. I tried new combinations to suit it to arujisama’s taste.

Aruji: New combinations?

Berrien: Yes. Arujisama always looked nervous before the performance started… I hope that it would make you feel even a little bit better… The blend has herbs such as mint… The black tea is a result of various combinations.

Aruji: To make it for me, thank you.

Berrien: No, no. As the lord’s butler, this is a natural thing to do.

I was surprised that Berrien noticed that I was nervous… He was kind enough to go out of his way to prepare tea for me… I felt very happy.

Aruji: Thank you, Berrien.

Berrien: Hehe… It would be great if I could please the lord. Aruji: Good luck with today’s play as well.

Berrien: Yeah. After performing several times, we got used to it. I’m sure things will go well, as they always have, just… I wonder how it will be viewed by the critic… I don’t know either.

Aruji: Critic…?

Berrien: Yes. Actually. I was told by the owner the other day… Apparently, a famous critic will come to see today’s performance. An influential figure in stage criticism… Apparently, he is famous for making harsh comments.

Aruji: That’s worrying..

Berrien: Ah, I apologize. I brought some tea to reassure you… Contrarily, I made you worry… But rest assured. Our play itself is a piece of work with both pros and cons, to begin with. Even if we receive one more negative review… There will be no major impact on the reputation of the play.

Aruji: Is that how it is…?

Berrien: Yes ♪ That’s how it is. Therefore, arujisama too… Please relax and enjoy the theater.

Aruji: Okay

Looking at Berrien’s unfazed figure… Strangely, I too feel less nervous.

 - After a while -

Then, while enjoying tea and talking with Berrien… Eventually, the audience began to enter.

Berrien: Oh? It’s almost time for the performance. Well then, arujisama. I will be going back to the waiting room.

Aruji: Good luck, Berrien.

Berrien: Yes. Thank you. Well then, please excuse me.

*footsteps going*

After Berrien left… I decided to drink some tea and calm myself down as I waited for the performance to begin.

 - Backstage of the Theater -

Berrien: Hehe..  I’m glad arujisama’s tension seemed to have eased.

Lato: Hm…

Berrien-san, you seem to be in a good mood.

Miyaji: Yeah. Did something good happen?

Berrien: Ah, yes… Actually, I served arujisama some tea earlier… It seemed that arujisama liked the new blend… That made me happy. Even though the play is about to start, I couldn’t help but get excited, I’m sorry.

Fennesz: I see, so that is what happened. Hehe… It’s no wonder that you felt happy.

Lato: Yes. Seeing arujisama happy makes me happy too If Berrien-san did something that pleased arujisama, you should never apologize.

Miyaji: That’s right. It’s just as Lato-kun says. The most important thing for us as butlers is for arujisama to be happy.

Fennesz: Yes. I also felt a little happy when I heard Berrien-san’s story.

Berrien: Hehe. I guess we all have the same thought about arujisama.

Miyaji: Ah. Well, it’s almost time for the show to begin. For the sake of arujisama who is watching from the audience seats… Let’s do our best.

Berrien: That’s right. Right now we should concentrate on the play Let’s make today a great play as well.

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Episode 2

 - After a while -

The curtains rise on the stage… Berrien and the others’ play on fallen angels and the debate on the pros and cons of humanity’s existence starts. The play progresses smoothly… Eventually, they reached the final act.

Lato: … Looks like a conclusion has been reached. We will continue to protect humanity… Because we continued to protect them… We had some wonderful encounters.

Aruji: [This is the first time I heard this line…]

[Just now, did Lato ad-lib?]

Fennesz:... Yeah… that’s right.

Miyaji: Of course, if there were no humans… No wonderful encounters will occur.

Berrien: (Hehe…Both of you are amazing.) (They both calmly responded to Lato-kun’s ad-lib.) (Lato-kun too…It was a line with a lot of emotion.) (“A wonderful encounter” huh…) (Indeed, as I continued my long battle to protect humanity….I met many butlers…) (And… I have lost many friends.) (They got hurt in front of my eyes…Over and over again, I watched my friends fall…) (Even remembering it now…It makes my chest hurt…) (But I… I have never regretted meeting them.) (Fennesz-kun, Miyaji-san, and Lato-kun who are here…and all the butlers in the mansion…) (I am grateful that I was able to meet such wonderful friends.) (And the thing that I am most grateful for is…) (Arujisama… it was to meet you) (Now that I think about it, my encounter with arujisama has changed my life greatly.) (Not only did I have many wonderful memories with arujisama…) (Arujisama has saved me many times from the pain of losing a loved one…) (Arujisama… I am really glad to have met you…)

I was in suspense as I listened to Lato’s ad lib… I drink tea to calm my mind.

Berrien: (Ah… Arujisama is drinking my tea…) (Hehe… I’m very happy that you liked it.) (My joy is to serve arujisama and make them happy…)

Miyaji: Well then, Berrien… Our conclusion is that we will continue to protect humanity. Is that okay?

Berrien: …! Yeah, that’s right. Let’s continue to protect humanity. Even if they hate us… I believe that someday they will understand… ...... Because for us… Not for ourselves… But, to serve and do my best for people that I care about… It is my purpose in life… No matter what, it’s a happy thing. (Ah… I also ended up adding some improvisations) (But… This is the first time I have been able to say a line with so much emotion.) (If my words can reach arujisama’s heart… It might not be a bad idea to improvise once in a while…)

And then the play ended successfully… The venue was filled with a loud applause.

 - The next day -

In the empty audience seats before the performance… As usual, I sat there with a nervous look on my face.

*footsteps approaching*

Berrien: Hehe… You seem to be nervous again, arujisama. I have prepared another cup of tea for you. If you don’t mind, please have a drink.

Aruji: Thank you.

Berrien: Today’s tea is brewed in a different way from yesterday… The fragrance remains the same, but the sweetness of the tea stands out.

When I drank the tea offered to me… I definitely felt like it was sweeter than last time.

Aruji: It might be even more delicious than yesterday…

Berrien: Hehe… That’s good. Just like yesterday’s play… In order to aim higher, it's important to organize your daily life.

Aruji: Yesterday’s play?

Berrien: Yes… That was my ad-lib at the end of the play. From the stage at that time… I could see arujisama drinking the tea that I brewed… I got carried away and ended up adding that kind of ad-lib, Personally, I think that the lines are filled with emotion… That… what does arujisama think?

Aruji: I think it was good too.

Berrien: I-I see… That’s a relief… If arujisama think it was good… I would like to incorporate it into today’s performance as well. Of course, I had gotten permission from Fennesz and the others…

*footsteps approaching*

Fennesz: Arujisama, Berrien-san.  As expected, you were here.

Berrien: Oh? Fennesz-kun, is something wrong?

Fennesz: Actually, in today’s paper… There was a critique on our play. Look, this is the critic that the owner was talking about. I wanted to show this to Berrien-san and the others.

Berrien: Now that you mention it… I had completely forgotten about that. However, it is famous for its harshness… I’m sure it wasn’t written well…

Fennesz: Yes, that’s right… At the beginning of the article, difficult terminology and comparison with other plays came up repeatedly… I know that I have a huge amount of knowledge, but… I wasn’t sure whether he was praising or belittling us. It's just… Berrien-san’s name came up at the end of the review.

Berrien:Eh… About me? Maybe… my ad-lib at the end was criticized…

Aruji: Fennesz, can you read it to us?

Fennesz: Of course. Let me read it to you now. “Finally… Berrien’s performance in the final act was good.” “When the audience saw the smile full of dedication and compassion towards humanity… I’m sure everyone in the audience lost their breath.” “It’s worth going to the theater just to see that smile.” … is what was witten.

Aruji: Berrien, you were complimented!

Berrien: Y-yeah… So it seems.

Fennesz: Hehe… That is what I wanted to say. Well then, I’ll be heading back to the waiting room.

Berrien: Okay. Thank you for letting us know, Fennesz-kun.

Aruji: Good for you, Berrien.

Berrien: Yeah… I feel happy too… But, it wasn’t just me alone that made that performance possible. That smile came naturally, because arujisama was there…

Aruji: Me…?

Berrien: Hehe… Yes, that’s right. Through this play… I realized once again how blessed I am. Not only did arujisama saved us from our sorrow… You also gave us many wonderful and irreplaceable memories…. Just thinking back on each one of them… I can believe that life is wonderful. What I am protecting is… The happy lives of such people… No… Maybe… No one can live a happy life such as I do… Maybe there are no such people in the world. That’s because… Being able to meet such a wonderful person… Arujisama is the first one… In the thousand years that I have lived… Hehe… It’s no wonder that I was able to smile naturally♪

Aruji: Berrien…

I feel like it’s a bit of an exaggeration when people say,  "The first time in a thousand years of living.”... When I saw Berrien’s smile… I could see that there was no lies or exaggeration in those words. Berrien feels happy to have met me… I was able to meet Berrien who cares so much for me… I’m fortunate too. If I can make my precious Berrien smile… For me, I couldn’t have been happier.

Aruji: I’m happy too, Berrien.

Berrien:...! Arujisama… Thank you very much… Those words for a butler… No… For me, those words make me happier more than anything else. I really… I have met such a wonderful person…

Then… I could hear people talking from outside the audience seats.

Berrien: Oops… It’s almost time for the show to begin. Well then arujisama, please continue to watch over us from your seat today. If arujisama is with us, I always feel like I can give  my best performance.

Aruji: I’ll be supporting  you, Berrien.

Berrien: Yes. Then, please excuse me.

While seeing Berrien off… I take a sip of tea again Tasting the slightly sweet flavor… My expression also naturally turned to a smile.

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[Yume100] Prince of Gemio - Castor

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Card Details: The prince of Gemio, from the Land of Stars. He has a kind and gentle personality and everyone in the country has high expectations of him, but he feels that it is a burden. He also has a big secret about it.

Episode 1 & 2

Episode 3 & 4 | Sun | Moon

Episode 1 - A flash of light Summary: What was the look on his face that you saw for a moment...?

Land of Stars, Gemio, month of Shadows... I was asked to help the prince, whose dreams had been stolen by the Dream Eaters. I went to visit the royal castle in the Country of Gemio.

King: Please take care of Castor, Princess of Traumere.

Queen: I too... would like to ask for your help.

With the people of the castle watching over as if they are praying... In the courtyard with a starry sky, the light shining from the ring illuminated in the darkness.

Castor: ...? Father... Mother? What did I...

The prince who had just woken up, looks around in confusion.

(He has beautiful eyes...)

HIs eyes were a curious mix of light blue with a hint of brown. It was like a beautiful kaleidoscope, changing colors and shining depending on the angle from which you looked at it.

King: AH, Castor!!

Queen: Its really you, Castor!

Cheers erupted from the garden, which has been filled with tension, and gradually a sense of relief spread among the people.

(I'm glad he woke up safely)

Just as I breathed a sigh of relief...

Castor: You are...? Are you the one...?

Prince Castor's gaze turned to me.

Princess: Yes, I'm [Name].

Castor: It's a beautiful-sounding name.

When the prince narrowed his eyes softly, the color of his eyes blurred beautifully.

(As I thought, his eyes are beautiful...)

Before I knew it, I had forgotten to speak...

Castor: Thank you... beautiful person, for waking me up.

Princess: ...!

Suddenly, his refined hands wrapped my fingers softly, and my heart made a small sound. At that time...

Castor:...Ugh!

Princess: !

Prince Castor suddenly staggered and almost fell to the ground.

Princess: Prince Castor! Are you alright?!

Castor: ...

(Eh...)

At that time... It felt as if the color Prince Castor's eyes shined like a sharp blade. But...

King: Castor!

Castor:... I'm fine. Maybe its because I just woke up... [Name]-sama, I'm sorry for surprising you.

As I instinctively reached out to support him, he took my hands from his arms and lowered his brows in an apologetic manner. Those eyes, no longer had the sharpness that I had glimpsed earlier, and were back to the calm and beautiful eyes of Prince Castor.

(Maybe... it was just my imagination)

King: Anyway, we should call a doctor! Castor, go and rest in your room immediately.

Castor: There's no need to worry, father.

Prince Castor said with a weak smile.

(Prince Castor... I wonder if he really is okay)

In the strong night breeze, the plants and the flowers in the courtyard swayed uneasily...

to be continued...

･──✽──୨୧──✽──･

Episode 2 - Another person's expression Summary: Who is the owner of the sharp gleaming eyes...

The next day...

Castor-san didn't seem to be feeling better and continued to sleep even after noon.

(Is he alright..)

When I arrived at his room, I passed by the queen accompanied by her maid in front of the room.

Queen: [Name]-sama... Did you come to check on Castor?

Princess: Yes. How is Prince Castor's condition?

Queen: He's still asleep, but I think he will be waking up soon.

Princess: About that...

I asked the queen for permission, and was allowed in to the prince's room.

Queen: [Name]-sama... Thank you so much for saving Castor. Castor will be inheriting the throne of the country in the future. When he fell asleep, the whole country was thrown into great chaos...

Princess: Not at all. I'm glad I was able to help.

Seeing the tear in the queen's eyes, I could tell how deeply she cared for Castor-san.

Queen: Well then... I have official business to atttend to, so that is all from me.

Princess: Okay.

The queen still looked worried, but she eventually left the room with her maid. All that remains is Castor, who is still asleep, and myself, just the two of us...

Castor:... I'm fine. Maybe its because I just woke up... [Name]-sama, I'm sorry for surprising you.

I grew anxious when I remembered Castor-san's pale face from last night.

(I'm worried...)

Seeing the faint movement of his chest rising and falling, I quietly lifted myself from the chair and peered tnto his face...

Princess: Huh?!

Suddenly, my arm was strongly pulled. Startled by the sudden event, I looked up... Eyes filled with a sharp, dull light were piercing through me.

(Those eyes...)

Princess: Prince Castor! Are you alright?! Castor: ...

The same eyes as back then...!? The intensity of his stare was so strong, it felt like it was piercing deep into my heart, making it hard to breathe.

Princess: C-castor-san?

???: ... No. I'm not Castor. Was it you? The one who did something unnecessary...

Princess: ...!?

His voice and tone are different from Castor-san's...!? The prince suddenly changed, I said...

[Unnecessary?]

Princess: U-unnecessary...?

???: Yeah.

[Who are you?]

Princess: W-who are you?

???: ...

The young man who said he was not Castor, stared at me intently. There seemed to be a powerful will that shined through his eyes.

Pollux: I'm... Pollux.

Princess: Pollux...?

Pollux who introduced himself smiled defiantly. With his had that had let go of my arm, this time, he slowly lifts my chin as if appraising me.

Pollux: You look like you don't know what happened.. Haha, that's a nice look you got. Doing something unnecessary... If you really want to get involved with me... That's right, should I make you my woman here?

Princess: Wha-!

His face drew close before my eyes, but... I couldn't move as if I was paralyzed, all I could do was close my eyes tightly.

(I'm scared... but I can't move)

Just as his lips were about to touch mine...

Doctor: Prince Castor? Are you awake?

There was a knock on the door, and someone who appears to be Castor-san's attending doctor came.

Pollux: ...Hmph. Just when it was getting to the good part.

The doctor, hearing Castor-san's swearing... his complexion quickly changed when he saw Pollux-san.

Doctor: ! It can't be, you're...

Pollux: Hey, it's been a while, old man.

Doctor: Pollux, you still haven't disappeared...!!

Princess: !?

(Does he know Pollux-san?)

Doctor: T-This isn't the time to be like this, I have to inform everyone in the castle of this information!!

The doctor panicked and ran out of the room.

Princess: Ah, w-wait...

Pollux: Whoops

When I tried to follow the doctor, Pollux-san hugged me from behind and held me back.

Pollux: Now that there's no one to bother us, shall we continue what we were doing earlier?

Pollux-san laughed mischievously and ran his fingers down my neck.

Princess: Stop it...!

Pollux: Hehe!

(What's going on!?)

Not understanding what is happening around me nor the situation that I was in. all I could do was feel confused...

to be continued...

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[AKNK] Episode 2 New Threats - Bastien Kelly

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心の変化

Change of Heart

Episode 1

The demon butlers and I headed to the 7th tower to investigate the intelligent angel but The first expedition yielded no significant clues. So, this time, all the demon butlers headed out to investigate again… On the way to that second expedition… The butlers were practicing hard to catch the angel.

 - Cold region - 

Bastien: Hah…!

Berrien: Kuh… it’s still strong… It's my loss… As expected of Bastien. Isn’t he even stronger than before?

Bastien: That’s not true. I still have a long way to go.

Miyaji-sensei. Can I ask you to be the next opponent?

Miyaji: hm… I don’t think I’m strong enough to be Bastien-kun’s opponent… Understood. Next, let’s have a mock battle with me.

Bastien: Yeah…  I’ll be in your care.

Lucas: hehe… Good luck to both of you.

The four members of the “escort team” are training in a mock battle. I watched from a distance to not disturb them.

 - After a while - 

Bastien, who defeated Berrien and Miyaji in a mock battle, is now fighting Lucas.

*clang, clang*

Lucas: Hah, hah… Bastien-kun, stop for a moment.

Bastien: Hah, hah… What’s wrong, Lucas-san?

Lucas: I surrender, I surrender… This battle is my loss…

Bastien: What? I think it’s still evenly matched

Lucas: No, no… I’ve already used up all my strength. Even if we continue, I can see the results. Well, as expected of Bastien-kun ♪ You can even defeat me, after Berrien and Miyaji. Your strength is real ♪

Bastien: T-thank you very much… Hm.. I feel like you were able to get away with it in the end…

Miyaji: No… I think it’s true that Bastien-kun has become stronger than before. I guess you could say that the sword is no longer forceful… Was there a change in your state of mind?

Bastien: Hm… I guess that’s true. I also feel more calm now than I was before. Perhaps that is what changed… Maybe it was after I got over the “demonization”

Berrien: After overcoming demonization is it…?

Bastien: Yeah. I can’t say it well… More than before… Maybe it gave me some peace of mind…

Berrien: Hm… I see… As a result of having a peace of mind… Does that mean that there has been a change in the way you fight?

Bastien: ...anyways. I want to become even stronger than I am now. Let’s continue with the mock battle. Now, who will do it next?

Lucas: Eh? Are you still going to keep going?

Berrien: Bastien-kun… Don’t push yourself too hard. Since the temperature around here is low, it takes out a lot of energy… Rest is also important.

Miyaji: That’s right. It’s just like Berrien said. It’s better to take a break. We can continue afterwards.

Bastien: …Is that so. Understood..

It was break time and the butlers were resting their bodies. During that time… I saw Bastien go into the woods.

Aruji: Where are you going?

I was curious and decided to follow him.

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Episode 2

 - Cold region forest -

*swinging sword*

Bastien: huh…! huh…!

As I was walking through the forest, I met Bastien who was practicing swinging his sword.

Bastien: Hm? Arujisama? What are you doing in the forest?

Aruji: I was worried about Bastien.

Bastien: Is that so… You were following me. Don’t worry. I was just practicing swinging my sword.

Aruji: Even when you just had a mock battle?

Bastien: Yeah. This is to become stronger. In order to become stronger, I have to work harder.

Aruji: It’s better to not push yourself too hard…

Bastien: I’m sorry for making you worried. But I want to be strong. Become stronger… I want to protect the people important to me…

Aruji: Eh?

Bastien: …Nothing. Don’t worry about it. Hm… However, I don’t think it’s good to make arujisama worried by practicing swinging in this situation... I guess it’s time to give it a rest

Aruji: That sounds good.

Bastien: By the way, arujisama. If it's okay with you… Would you like to take a walk with me?

Aruji: A walk?

 - A few minutes later - 

*footsteps*

Bastien invited me for a walk. I was walking with him through the forest.

Bastien: …Arujisama. Are there snowy mountains in your world?

Aruji: There are.

Bastien: I see… Is that so… Then, have you been to a snowy mountain?

Aruji: [I haven’t]

[I have]

Bastien: Hm… Is that so… I had never been to a snowy mountain before becoming a demon butler. Where I lived, it hardly ever snows. Even if it does, it will only accumulate a little.

Aruji: I see

Bastien: Yeah. So I was surprised when I first came to a cold region. Do you know? Snow doesn’t taste good even if you eat it. In the eastern lands, there is a dessert called shaved ice… Well, I don’t like sweet things… I haven’t eaten much, but… The first time I saw snow on a snowy mountain… I tried eating the snow, out of curiosity.

Aruji:  [That, was not good…]

[How was it?]

Bastien: I got a stomach ache… Even if they look beautiful, there are some things that you shouldn’t eat.

Aruji: T-that’s right…

Bastien: …That’s right. I was ignorant at that time. I remember being laughed at when Lucas-san treated me. I still can’t forget the pain and embarrassment I felt at that time…

Bastien looked down, a little embarrassed. He is usually a man of few words… I can’t believe you’re talking about something so trivial like this… That made me very happy,

Bastien: It’s fun being with arujisama.

Aruji: Eh?

Bastien: When I’m with arujisama… I feel like I can be myself.

Aruji: Bastien…

Bastien: Being with someone… I’ve never had the experience of feeling like this… Lately, I’ve been feeling confused a lot…

Aruji: I-I see…

Bastien: …Hey, arujisama.

Bastien who had been wearing a gentle expression until then… suddenly stopped and his expression changed to a serious one That straight look… I couldn’t help but stop as well.

Bastien: Arujisama…. Arujisama, may have already noticed… Because this is very important… I want you to listen carefully.

Aruji:  [What’s wrong? Suddenly?]

[Something important?]

Bastien looks at me seriously. Those eyes are trying to convey something important. What is “important”? I can’t help but feel nervous.

Bastien: That… The ground is frozen around here. You have to be careful to not slip.

Aruji:  [I see…]

[It’s definitely important…]

Bastien’s words made my body lose its strength. At that moment, I slipped.

Aruji: Wah!

Bastien: Oh…!

Bastien immediately grabbed my arm and supported me. Thanks to that, I somehow managed to avoid falling.

Bastien: Are you okay?

Aruji: Y-yeah… Thank you.

Bastien: I’m glad that arujisama didn’t fall. It would be terrible if my master got hurt. Hm… Anyways, it looks like it’s slippery here. I’ll hold your hand and support you. Now, give me your hand.

Aruji: Okay.

It's probably because he practices swordsmanship every day. Bastien’s hands are quite rough.

Bastien: It’s not a very comfortable hand to hold, but… Please be patient.

Aruji: I thought it was very cool.

I couldn't help but say what I was thinking at the moment.

Bastien: I-is that so… When arujisama says that to my face… Somehow… Hm… I feel happy. Thank you, my lord.

Bastien’s expression was really softer than before. Being honest with your feelings. Not just his swordsmanship… He seems to be growing in his relationship with people as well.

Bastien: Now then, let’s go.

Aruji: Y-yeah…

I grabbed the hand that Bastien offered me… We started walking slowly. Then Bastien spoke again.

Bastien: …Hey, arujisama.

Aruji: What?

Bastien: This expedition… There is also the matter of the intelligent angel. so I’m sure you’re worried… You don’t need to worry about anything, arujisama. The lord is someone important to me. I’ll definitely protect you. So, there is nothing for you to worry.

Aruji: Bastien…

Bastien: I’m sure you’ll get home safely, and… From now…I want to make more memories with arujisama, This is the first time I’ve cared for someone like this. From now on, I’ll be in your care. Arujisama…

Aruji: Same goes for me

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[AKNK] Butler in Wonderland - Lono Fontaine

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頼れる存在に

Someone You Can Rely On

Episode 1

A few days after the Halloween recreation... I was once again enjoying a tea party with Lono and the others.

Lono: Arujisama. How do you like the taste of the sweets?

The sweets Lono prepared were purple and red in color… It looked strange, but… When I actually tried it, it was very sweet and delicious.

Aruji: It’s delicious

Lono: Is that so? That would be great.

Aruji: Is this all handmade by Lono?

Lono: Yes. By the way, the purple part is expressed by using grapes and purple sweet potatoes.

Aruji: That’s amazing

Berrien: Hehe… It is just like you said I was even more surprised by how delicious it was, which I couldn't imagine from the outside. I can’t believe you made such wonderful sweets. As expected of Lono-kun. The Lord is also satisfied… This is all thanks to Lono-kun’s hard work.

Aruji: That’s amazing, Lono.

Lono: Ishishi… Well, it’s not that big of a deal.

Bastien: No big deal, huh? Arujisama, Lono says this, but he was actually having a hard time.

Aruji: Is that so?

Bastien: Yeah,. It seems like he was having a hard time coming up with sweets that he was satisfied with. He went through a lot of trial and error, consulting other butlers about the appearance and taste… If I remember correctly, he was making it until late at night the day before Halloween.

Lono: Oi, Bastien! Don’t say unnecessary things in front of arujisama.

Bastien: Huh? I just told the truth… Did I do something wrong?

Lono: Was it wrong… You… If you say something like that, you’ll make arujisama pay attention to you. Geez…

Aruji: You worked hard for it.

Lono: Oh, yeah… I want my master to always eat delicious food. Even if it’s a difficult dish… As a chef, I can’t give up easily! Hehe, and …. If you can please arujisama, it’s worth all the effort!

Berrien: Hehe… It’s a good thing arujisama was pleased, Lono-kun.

 - After a while- 

After enjoying all the Halloween candy… Lono and the others were cleaning up the sets and tools they used for the recreation. Apparently, they don’t intend to clean everything up at once… But rather made a plan to clean up little by little.

Lono: Well then, Berrien-san. I’ve mostly finished tidying up the area assigned to me… Next, I’m going to help Haures and the others in the garden.

Berrien: Ah, Lono-kun. In that case, Bastien-kun and I will go, so it’s okay.

Lono: Eh? But… Berrien: Lately, Lono-kun has been working hard until late at night. Leave the rest to us… Please rest at ease.

Lono: No, no! I’m not tired at all so you don’t have to worry about me.

Berrien: But…

Lono: Hehe, it’s fine! Leave it to me. Well then, arujisama, I’ll be going. Please excuse me.

Aruji: [Yeah]

[Take care]

*footsteps going away*

Aruji: Lono, is doing his best.

Berrien: I hope he’s now overdoing it…

Bastien: Hmm… That guy has a habit of working hard until he collapses. I hope he doesn’t get sick this time either…

Berrien: I agree.

Aruji: (Will he be alright…Lono…)

I started to worry about Lono… I decided to head to the garden to check on him.

 - A few minutes later - 

In the garden, Lono was helping with the clean up.

Fennesz: Sorry, Lono. You must have been tired, but you’re helping us.

Lono: What are you saying? I didn’t really help out with decorations, food preparation, etc. Please let me help you with this.

Fennesz: Lono… Thank you…

*footsteps coming*

Haures: Lono, Fennesz. If you’re free, could you help me? That lumber looks dangerous unless several people move it.

Lono: I got it! I’ll be right away, so please wait a moment.

*footsteps going*

Aruji: (Everyone relies on Lono…)

I don’t want to get in their way… I decided to wait and see what happened.

 - After a while - 

After all the tidying up… I called out to Lono, who was resting in the shade of a tree.

Aruji: Lono, thank you for your hard work.

Lono: Ah, arujisama. Thank you for your hard work. The fact that you came out to the garden… Maybe you’re going for a walk?

Aruji: I came to check on Lono.

Lono: How I’m doing…?

Aruji: I thought you might be tired…

Lono: Ah, I see. Hehehe… I’m glad you were worried about me. But it’s okay. When I’m tired, I can rest properly like this.

Aruji: That would be fine, but…

Lono: Yeah. Thank you for your concern. But, for me… Rather than just resting… I feel more at ease when I’m cooking or doing something for someone else.

Aruji: Lono is amazing.

Lono: N-no, it’s not that big of a deal. When I was a child, I took care of my younger siblings… It just became a commonplace. Well, it’s like an old habit. Besides that…  I honestly feel happy when someone relies on me

As Lono said… He seems happy when he’s helping everyone. He was working hard on making Halloween sweets… I’m sure it’s because of that side of him. I once again, thanked him for preparing such wonderful sweets

Aruji: Thank you for the delicious sweets, Lono.

Lono: I feel a bit embarrassed when someone thanks me again. The main reason I worked so hard to make Halloween sweets was because I wanted to make arujisama happy, but… Actually, from a long time ago… I also admired such unusual sweets.

Aruji: A long time ago…?

Lono: Yes. It all started with a picture book. That’s quite a long time ago, but… When I lived with my younger brothers and sisters… When I came home from my day job… My younger siblings were looking at a picture book they had found somewhere.

 - ?? years ago - 

Young Lono: I’m home.

Younger sister: Lono-nii-chan! Welcome back!

Older brother: Welcome home, Lono-nii!

Younger brother: Look at this, Lono-nii-chan!

Young Lono: What is that? A picture book…?

Younger brother: Yeah! I picked it up earlier when it fell! There are lots of pictures of delicious-looking dishes!

Younger sister: Let’s watch it together with Lono-nii-chan!

Young Lono: Heh~ That’s nice! This one looks interesting.

*flashback ends*

Lono: I was still a child at that time… I couldn’t read the letters very well, but… Just looking at the pictures in the picture book… Both me and my younger siblings had a great time. There were many drawings of sweets with strange shapes. They looked so delicious… My younger siblings and I were watching with shining eyes.

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Episode 2

- ?? years ago - 

Young Lono: Everything really looks delicious

Older brother: Yeah. Must be nice, sweets…

Younger brother: Lono-nii-chan! I want to eat this!

Young Lono: Eh…

Younger sister: Hey! Don’t say anything that will trouble Lono-nii-chan!

Younger brother: B-but… Sister, don’t you want to eat it…?

Younger sister: T-that…

Young Lono: Hmmm. Okay, leave it to me!

Younger sister: Huh… Lono-nii-chan…?

Young Lono: Of course, it’s not possible right now… I’ll definitely make it someday!

Younger brother: R-really?!

Young Lono: Yeah, that’s a promise. Someday, I will make you the most delicious sweets.

Younger brother: Yay! It’s a promise!

Younger sister: Thank you, Lono-nii-chan….

Young Lono: Hehe… be prepared for it. At that time, I’ll make so much you won’t be able to eat it all!

Younger brother: Yeah! I’ll be looking forward to the sweets Lono-nii makes!

*flashback ends*

.........

Lono: Actually, I wanted to make some sweets for my brothers right away, but… At that time, I… My hands were full just getting food for the day. But someday, for my younger siblings… At that moment, I decided that I would definitely make delicious sweets. That is… That’s why I was fascinated by unusual sweets. In the end… The opportunity never came.

Aruji: Is that so…

Lono: I’m sorry. I suddenly started saying something strange. But because of the experience I had back then… I realize how happy I am with my current situation. For me now… There are many things you can do for your loved ones and friends. And for worrying about me… There is someone right in front of me who smiles and tells me that the food I make is delicious… For me right now… That is the greatest salvation.

Aruji: Lono…

Lono: … I couldn’t make sweets for my younger siblings… Even if I regret it, I don’t regret it fully… I will continue to do this for the people I care about… I will make a lot of dishes and sweets…. I want to bring smiles to many people. That’s my purpose in life.

Aruji: That’s very Lono-like

Lono: I-I’m sorry. Suddenly, it looked like I was talking to myself…

Aruji: Thank you for letting me hear it.

Lono: Hehe. We ended up talking a lot about cooking, but… As long as the other person is happy… I want to help others in ways other than cooking. Helping people who seem to be having a hard time at work... Consulting with people who are worried…

Aruji: You want to be someone they can rely on

Lono: Ehe… I guess so… Well, to be honest… Honestly, I’m happiest when the Lord relies on me…

Aruji: Me?

Lono: Of course… After all, you are a special person to me.

Aruji: Lono…

Lono: Arujisama…. The Lord has always cherished us butlers, hasn’t he? …The lord is important to me as well. However, this is different from the feeling “important” towards one's friends…or rather, it’s a different feeling… Arujisama is the first person that I’ve met who I felt like this. That’s why… Could you rely on me more? If it’s for arujisama’s sake… I’ll do anything. Really. Seriously, I will do anything. “I want to bring smiles to many people” is what I said earlier, but… The person I want to smile the most is arujisama. That much will never change. You bring out the best in me. Please do not forget that.

Aruji: [Thank you, Lono.]

[Yeah]

Lono: So… Hehe… it’s kind of embarrassing to do something like this… Well then, In any case, now that I’ve had some rest… I should go and prepare dinner.

Lono said as he stood up. When I heard Lono’s words… “I want to be of some help to him because he cares for me kindly” That feeling was slowly rising. 

Aruji: Can I help too?

Lono: eh… Arujisama?

Aruji: I also want to help Lono.

Lono: Hehe..of course! I would be happy if arujisama was with me Well then, arujisama. Shall we head to the kitchen? Tonight with me… Let’s make a lot of delicious dishes!

Aruji: Yeah!

And then, Lono and I started walking towards the mansion. Looking at Lono’s back as he walked ahead… His back looks bigger and more reliable than usual… That was what it felt like.

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[AKNK] Masterlist

Going forward, I will be posting my aknk TLs here. Some were previously shared in a community server channel, but due to recent events, I will be moving them here.

Some stories are not available yet, even though they have been translated previously. Be patient and wait, I will post them here when I have some free time. ⚠️ Please note that I am by no means a professional and there may be mistakes/mistranslations along the way.

🚫 DO NOT use my translations for Machine Learning/AI training or repost them anywhere

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Masterlist:

Berrien: Butler Summer | Honeymoon Knight | Fallen Angel | Xmas Circus | Tarot | Wine Valentine

Lono: Butler in Wonderland | Xmas Circus |

Bastien: EP2 New Threats |

Nac: Large Flower on the Night Festival |

Miyaji: Xmas Circus |

Yuuhan: Initial (Touched by Kindness) |

Beren: Valentine Day | Wedding Island |

Others: Harvest Moon Festival Memories 23'|

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[AKNK] Butler Summer - Berrien Cliane

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来年もまた

Next Year Too

Episode 1

This is a resort area located in central land. Velis, the city of water. In this capital, a grand festival is held to which the aristocrats are invited. To protect the aristocrats enjoying the festival… the butlers and I were all visiting the resort And after the security job was completed successfully… We were able to stay here for a while longer.

 - One day at noon - 

While I was resting in the shade of a tree on the private beach... Berrien made some tropical juice and brought it to me.

Berrien: Arujisama. please take this. Please stay hydrated and be careful of heatstroke.

Aruji: Thank you

Berrien: hehe… oh, my. Please take a look, arujisama. It looks like all the young butlers will be split into two teams and have a swimming competition. It's good to have energy. Most of all, it seems like they are enjoying resort life ♪

Berrien said that as he gazed at the sandy beach with a gentle smile on his face.

Berrien: By the way, arujisama. Is it not hot? Actually, I found something good. This will help ease the heat a little.

Aruji: Eh? That is…

Berrien said as he pulled up a leaf shaped like a fan… He started to fan me. The wind feels very pleasant, but… I feel kind of apologetic Even coming to the resort… Berrien is taking care of me as always… Is Berrien himself able to rest properly? At least to not keep standing… I wanted him to sit down and rest.

Aruji: Berrien, why don’t you sit next to me?

Berrien: Sit next to the lord…? Hehe. Thank you for your concern. But, I’m fine as it is. Arujisama, please rest in peace. Relax more by lying on the beach… Oh, however… There’s nothing here that can be used as a pillow pillow… pillow.. hmmmmm Only my knees are here…

Aruji: Eh? Berrien’s knees…?

Berrien: Yes. If you’d like. Please use my lap as a pillow.

Aruji: A-as expected, that’s too much.

Berrien: There’s no need to be shy. I want you to relax, arujisama. Here, arujisama. Lie down and make yourself comfortable

If you offer it that much… On the other hand, I feel bad for Berrien if I refuse here. I timidly rested the back of my head on Berrien’s thigh… Berrien’s thigh has just the right amount of elasticity and is very comfortable to sleep on.

Berrien: How is it arujisama? My lap pillow… I hope it’s not hard to sleep…

Berrien is looking into my sleeping face. Berrien looks upside down… It’s a somewhat strange view.

Aruji: It’s very comfortable to sleep on

Berrien: hehe It seems like the lord likes it, which is great.

The upside-down Berrien smiles kindly as usual. Thanks to Berrien, I was able to spend a relaxing time…. Suddenly… I was wondering if Berrien himself was able to relax When I think about it, from the time we came to the resort until now… I’ve never seen Berrien play.

Aruji: Does Berrien not want to play?

Berrien: Eh? Me?

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Episode 2

Even when we came to a resort, is it okay for Berrien to not play?  That is what I asked…

Berrien: hehe. Thank you for your concern, arujisama But I’m fine. I’m enjoying the openness of the resort in my own way.

Aruji: Berrien’s own way?

Berrien: Yes. For example, like before… That…for example…  I offered the lord to use a lap pillow… Such a thing… I’m sure I wouldn't have been able to do it normally.

Berrien blushed a little as he said that Now that he mentions it, Berrien’s offer earlier… It may have been a bold move on Berrien’s part.

Berrien: Um… Then,  arujisama. I will be heading back to the villa soon.

Aruji: Eh? Already?

Berrien: Yes. I also have to prepare for dinner and clean up afterwards.

Aruji: Then let's work together…

Berrien: No, no. I can handle this much on my own. Besides, since this is a vacation… Forget the work of the other butlers… We want you to enjoy yourself to your heart’s content.

Berrien said with a kind smile again. He always does things for others. “I want everyone to forget about their daily work and have fun”.... Those words are his true feelings, but at the same time… I feel the same way about Berrien.

Aruji: Hey, Berrien

Berrien: Y-yes, what is it, arujisama…?

Berrien was taken aback when his name was suddenly called. I grabbed Berrien’s arm… and started walking towards the sea.

Berrien: A-arujisama? What happened?

Aruji: Let’s play in the sea together.

Berrien: The sea? But… As I mentioned earlier… I have a job…

 - Private Beach Shallow Waters - 

Berrien: It’s cold…

Berrien, whose feet were hit by the sea spray, cried out in surprise.

Berrien: I-I’m sorry. I made a strange sound…

Aruji: It’s okay! Let’s enjoy the sea more.

Berrien: But… I… Is it okay to leave work behind and have fun?

Aruji: Berrien should relax too.

Berrien: Relax? But…

Aruji: I want you to stay with me

Berrien: …! Arujisama… Understood. If you say that much…. The most important thing for a butler is to fulfill the Lord’s wishes. I… I will try to be more selfish.

Aruji: Yeah! Let’s do that

Berrien: hehe. Well then, arujisama… Together with me… Would you like to take a little swim in the sea?

 - A little bit later - 

For a while after that… Berrien and I enjoyed the sea… Eventually, the two of us lie down on the beach… quietly looking at the sky… There isn’t a single cloud in the sky not dyed in a reddish hue by the sunset… Only the sounds of the waves echoed in our ears.

Berrien: What beautiful scenery… This sea and this sky… I must have seen it many times… The view from here today is… even more beautiful…

Berrien muttered in a small voice, as if talking to himself. I don’t even have to answer that… I just stared at the sky and listened silently….

Berrien: Surely, it feels so beautiful…  Is probably because I get to see it together with someone important to me…

“together with someone important to me”... I was taken aback by those words… I couldn’t help but look at Berrien… and… Berrien too… He was looking at me, smiling.

Berrien: Such beautiful scenery… Next year too, I wish I could see it…

Berrien returned his gaze to the sky again… In a slightly quieter voice than before… He was whispering sadly.

Aruji: Let’s come here together again

Berrien:... arujisama?

I boldly, said to Berrien

Aruji: Let’s promise

Berrien: Yes, let’s do that… Let’s promise to come again next year, for sure… No, even beyond that… Let’s see lots of beautiful scenery…

Aruji: Yeah! Definitely

Berrien: fufu…. Thank you, arujisama… I… truly had some great memories today.

Aruji: Me too, Berrien.

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