Alice 19th (The search for lost words...) Chapter 2 by Watase Yuu Released in Shocomi (Shoujo Comics) 15, 2001. Issued on 5th July 2001. Translation by Himiko-chan (himiko@alice19th.net) For non-commercial purposes only. Reproduction anywhere, anytime is forbidden unless written permission is attained from me, Michelle, email is aoi_tenshi@hotmail.com DO NOT STEAL! I’m translating with knowledge of only basic Japanese grammar and vocabulary, there are mistakes, ‘cos I‘m not sure of some parts. Comments, corrections, suggestions and constructive criticism are all welcome. Legend [actions. descriptions.] thoughts (usually Alice’s inner thoughts) (side notes, page numbers) Cast Heroine - Seno Alice Hero - Wakamiya Kyou (also know as ‘senpai’, it means “school senior”, that’s how Japanese address each other) Heroine’s sister - Seno Mayura Rabbit/ Rabbit-girl - Nyozeka (it’s in katakana so I wonder what language it is suppose to be) Special Words Lotis (Rotisu) – It’s written in kanji it means “spiritual words” Lotis Master (Rotisu Masutaa) – Also written in kanji, it means “user of spiritual words”. Many thanks to Sil for helping me with the word “Rorikonshumi”. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 1) [Colour comic.] Rabbit-girl: Don’t give me that absurd look, Alice! I believe this is my second meeting with you! Alice: What in the world... is this? (Page 2 + 3) [Splash page. 2 page colour spread.] (Page 4) Rabbit-girl: I wasted many months and days, waiting to meet you! You are now the splendid “Lotis Master”. Alice: Those ears... they look like a rabbit’s. and she can talk... (Page 5) A human....? An animal? She flew down from the top of the Tokyo Tower. Are the filming a movie? but I don’t see any camera men nearby Did she come from outer space ...or maybe? [Alice sweatdrops because she happens to be near a graveyard and a temple ^^] Rabbit-girl: My name is Nyozeka... [But Alice had already started to run away ^^...] Nyozeka: ...hey, wait up! Alice: KYAAA!! Don’t come near me! Don’t come near me!! (Page 6) Alice: I have something to say-- you died after falling off the Tokyo Tower, and you’ve come to possess me in the form of a small child!! Nyozeka: Are you sure you know what you are talking about? Alice: Why are you possessing a fan with a Lolita complex? [Note: Lolita complex - great liking for cute small girls (Nyozeka looks like one). ] Nyozeka [pissed. Kicks Alice ^^]: MASTER!! [Rabbit starts to glow.] Nyozeka: Oh well... let’s see what you think of this form... (Page 7) [Nyozeka transforms into her rabbit form.] Nyozeka: Do you remember now? Alice [covering her eyes in fear]: NO!! Nyozeka: LOOK AT ME!! Alice: ! [Flashback. Alice remembers the rabbit as the one she saved on the road.] (Page 8) Alice: No way.... Alice: You’re that bunny that “ate the carrot and ran away”!! Nyozeka [transforms back into Rabbit-girl form]: um.. yes. Tho’ I wished you remember me for something else. Nyozeka: At the time, you asked for my help while begging for courage! That’s why I gave you the bracelet. Alice [looks at her bracelet]: This? Nyozeka: The word “RANGU” is engraved on the stone. It has the meaning called “Courage”, and is the 19th Lotis... that is it‘s importance. (Page 9) Alice: [not believing] I think I need to go home and sleep... Nyozeka: Don’t run away from the truth again... The rabbit transformed and talked. That is too unbelievable. Alice: This is so confusing, I must be suffering from shock after losing out in love... Losing out in love... Oh... yea, If I go home, sis... [Flashback, Mayura: I am in love with Kyou.] (Page 10) I... couldn’t say the same words to Kyou-senpai... But my sister... I DIDN’T HAVE THE COURAGE... Sis can make Kyou senpai happy... Alice: ... I cannot go home... Voice(Nyozeka’s): because I will see my sister’s face. In school, I can’t look at Kyou-senpai now. Alice: huh? Nyozeka: I shall work hard as bunny from now on... Alice: HOW CAN YOU PUT WORDS INTO PEOPLE’S MOUTH AT YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE!! and how are you going to work hard... (Page 11) Nyozeka: I said it right, didn’t I? You still want to run away? anyway this is the last time... [Alice has no comment.] Nyozeka: Oh whatever... hope you heard all the stuff I said at this graveyard tonight. [Alice is shocked and leaves.] NO KIDDING -!! SHE CAN REALLY READ PEOPLES’ MINDS! Alice: In the end, I still ended up coming home... [Alice opens her gate.] (Page 12) What was it JUST NOW... Lotis? If I‘m not wrong, she appeared right after I made that wish... Alice[thoughts]: ... Don‘t tell me... nah, it doesn’t matter anymore. Nyozeka: What do you mean by “Don’t tell me” Alice: She HERE! Alice: Wait a sec! What are you doing in my house... [The door opens.] Mother: Alice?! Where did you go? It’s so late already... [Alice sweatdrops.] (Page 13) Mother: And what’s with that rabbit? [Nyozeka had transformed into a rabbit.] Alice: Huh? Mother: You found it? Alice: Um... yea. That’s why I was late. Mother: I was so worried! You’re dad has gone on a business trip and isn’t home... Mother: First of all, we have to check with your sister and see if it’s alright. Alice: As I thought, it has to be “Sister” again... Alice [thoughts, looks at Nyozeka]: And what are you doing? Acting like a real bunny? (Page 14) Mayura: Alice! You’ve come home!! I was waiting for you, you have to hear this!! [Mayura just finished her bath and just came out of the toilet in just a towel. She is so glad that she hugs Alice, sandwiching Nyozeka between them.] Alice: Sis?! Erm.. wait... [Mayura realised she touched the rabbit, and starts to break out in spots -_-;;;] Mom (I think): Kya! Mayura!! Alice: ...Sis?! ... I’m so very sorry... Sis. (Page 15) Arrow: Allergic to animals. Alice: I knew I had to find someone else to take care of the rabbit. Mayura: ... keep it. Alice: huh? Mayura: You’ve always wanted a pet, right? It’s not fair to you. Sis... Alice: ... but Mayura: It’s alright. I’m ok even if I touched it. Look I’m already recovered! Mayura: If I tell dad, he’ll not object to it either. (Page 16) Alice: ...ok. But that rabbit isn’t a NORMAL rabbit... will it be ok? Mayura: Oh yes, Alice. Listen to this. I told Kyou how I felt about him! [Alice is shocked.] Alice [fidgets]: I... I see. That’s good... Mayura: ...And this is how Kyou replied me. (Page 17) [Flashback. Kyou: Let me think about it, I’ll tell you tomorrow.] Alice[thoughts]: HUH? Alice: Huh? But, but, but WHY?! Mayura: I don’t why either! He rejected birthday presents from other girls. I was kind of confident that he’d say “SURE”. [inner thoughts] ...so The two of them are not together yet! I was so sure... Mayura: What am I going to do? If he gives me some unexpected answer? (Page 18) [Mayura frowns.] AH... Alice: It’s... IT’S GOING TO BE ALRIGHT!! See Kyou is just acting tough, he’s being prudent. Mayura: I see... so he’s a man of honour. It’s quite a good thing... Alice: That’s right! That’s right! Go for it, Sis! (Page 19) [Alice goes back to her room.] Alice: I HATE MYSELF!! Nyozeka[in girl form]: Master... Alice: What is it “Fake Bunny”? Nyozeka: It’s “Nyozeka”. Anyway, just listen to me. Alice: I DON’T want to listen to you. [Alice lies face down on her bed while Nyozeka hovers around her bed.] Nyozeka: It’s ok. The path of your destiny will change. Won’t you think you will be getting another chance? Alice: *fumes* Alice: ...whatever... I don’t want to see your face... (Page 20) Alice: Sis... Always so lively, and full of self-confidence. You could tell with just one glance, Whether in school, or at home. But just now she looked so uneasy... Why is it? I give “Me and Kyou-senpai” second priority [Alice looks at Kyou’s photo.] What if...what if... he accepts my sister’s love. What am I to do? It’s too much... I’m going to feel terrible senpai At least... I want to know how you feel now... [Nyozeka gets an idea.] (Page 21) Nyozeka: Ok Alice. Let’s go and meet Kyou. Alice: yea... have a nice trip... [digests Nyozeka’s words...] Alice: GO TO WHERE KYOU SENPAI IS?! Nyozeka: How do you expect to get your “Courage” if you don’t do anything?! Let me tell you, in the first place, “Being Brave” is an “action”. Alice: wait... [Nyozeka had already floated out of Alice’s room.] (Page 22) [Nyozeka bounces away from rooftop to rooftop.] Alice: wait... WAIT UP!!! What is she trying to do? [Alice runs around the neighbourhood looking for Nyozeka.] (Page 23) Punk: Hey Missy, want to go to Karaoke? Alice: Sorry I’m not interested!! Alice[thoughts]: Not here... What am I to do, I’m not familiar with these streets. What AM I doing? Alice: Should I just abandon that bunny and go home... Besides I don’t know what to do with Kyou senpai... I don’t even know what to say if I meet him. [Flashback. Kyou: I’ll surely help you find that rabbit, so cheer up!] (Page 24) [Alice thinks of how Kyou saved her on the road. And how Kyou told her to keep quiet about it.] [She remembers Nyozeka’s words. In the first place, “being brave” is an “action”.] I must not give up on my feelings for Kyou senpai... Is it really alright... for me to not do anything... But at least, just one more time I want to go and meet Kyou senpai [The stone in Alice’s bracelet glows as she makes her wish.] (Page 25 + 26) RIGHT AWAY GO TO KYOU SENPAI [The stone shines brightly and something happens!] Alice: ! I can see... a path... My legs are moving... Even though I do not know this place (Page 27) CRASH! [Alice knocks into Kyou’s back.] Alice: ...se... Kyou: Seno?! Alice (thoughts): Senpai! (Page 28) No way. I really headed in the direction to where senpai is. Kyou: What are you doing here at this hour? It’s ok, just in time. [Kyou shows her Nyozeka, who had transformed into a rabbit.] Kyou: Look! This is the rabbit you were looking for! [Alice is so shocked!] Alice: well... ah.. Thank you... very much! I’ve found her again... *cries* (somehow Alice is NOT glad to see Nyozeka ^^;) Kyou: I was so lucky to see it. ... I wonder, would you like to come to MY HOUSE? Alice(thoughts): huh? Kyou: See, we’re here. Thanks for coming to visit. (Page 29) [Kyou’s home is a small restaurant.] Kyou: I am home! Auntie: Welcome home Kyou! Uncle: So late! (Kyou is staying with his uncle, his dad’s younger brother, and his wife.) Kyou: Seno! Come here. [Auntie serves some cake and tea.] Kyou: Here you go! Alice: Ah.. I should pay... Kyou: It’s ok... It’s just leftover stock. (Page 30) Auntie: This cake was made by Kyou!! Alice: HUH? [Kyou chokes on his drink ^^] Kyou: It’s nothing... nothing really... Auntie: Oh there you go feeling embarrassed again. It’s really a splendid hobby “making pastry.” Kyou: It’s nothing, stop making a big deal out of it, it’s tough because I’m a guy... Alice: THIS IS GREAT! IT’S REALLY GOOD! Kyou: ...it, it is? Alice: Oh yes! Now I know why Kyou senpai always has such a sweet smell... [Kyou is shocked, and starts feeling embarrassed.] Kyou: ... Even though I shower in the morning... this odour just stays with me... (Page 31) This is the first time, I’m seeing this side of Kyou Auntie: Seno san? It’s so good to know that you are Kyou’s GIRLFRIEND! [Kyou and Alice facefault and fall to the ground! ^^] Alice: No.. I.. er... I Kyou: Seno is my junior. Junior [Alice thinks sadly.] Auntie: Oh is that so? How sad... Kyou: That’s enough. Don’t you have to tidy up? Kyou: Sorry about that, Seno Alice: I.... was wondering... (Page 32) Alice: If it were my sister... would you reply “yes, she’s my girlfriend”...? [Alice’s heart thumps rapidly.] I want to hear Kyou: ... Seno (Page 33) Kyou: .... well I am not sure... about that either... [The room is silent except for the ticking of the clock.] Kyou: Frankly... (Page 34) Kyou: It’s like I’m lost... I don’t really know what to do. I’ve all along seen her as good friend and fellow mate. I think, to become “a couple” now... looks like a thoughtless thing to do. Alice: ... I’m just worried... Do you like my sister... at all? Kyou: Seno is so direct. Alice: But... it’s how I feel... [Kyou is surprised.] Alice: For my sister... Because saying “I LOVE YOU” takes a lot of courage. (Page 35) Alice: Please... give me a clear answer! STUPID...!! [Another period of silence ensues. Suddenly Alice’s cell phone rings!] Alice: ... I knew it, it’s sis! (Page 36) Mayura: ALICE?! WHAT YOU DOING AT THIS HOUR?! I am worried, where are you now?! Alice: I.. I am.. I... Kyou: May I? [Alice passes her cell phone to Kyou.] Mayura: Hey Alice, are you listening? Kyou: Hello Mayura? It’s me. Wakamiya. Mayura: Kyou...? Huh? Why... are you with Alice...? Kyou: Erm.. it’s a long story. There’s something else I want to say Mayura. Even though I told you I’d give you the reply tomorrow. (Page 37) Kyou: I have decided now... we can be a couple. [Alice, and Mayura are shocked! Nyozeka sweatdrops.] (Page 38) [Kyou ends the call.] Kyou: ... Thank you. ... I made my decision after what you said just now... Certainly, even if I’m lost, I can take one step at a time. (Page 39) Alice [crying out loud in her heart]: WHAT!! Nyozeka (thoughts): ...my gosh. Poor girl... she managed to use “Courage” to ask those questions...... she needs to mature into a “Lotis Master” sooner.... Mayura [merrily bouncing on Alice’s bed]: Oh yes, oh yes yes yes yes!! I can’t believe Kyou said it, my worries are all gone! (Page 40) Mayura: But why would Alice be with Kyou... Mayura: ? [Mayura’s finger touch something underneath Alice’s pillow.] Mayura: Huh? [It’s the photograph of Kyou, which Alice has been keeping secret!] Mayura: ....Alice...?! End of Chapter 2. Translation by Himiko-chan (himiko@alice19th.net)