Alice 19th (The search for lost wordsAlice 19th (The search for lost words...) Chapter 4 by Watase Yuu Released in Shocomi (Shoujo Comics) 17, 2001. Issued on 5th August 2001. Translation by Sil (sil@blackbox.net) and Himiko (mailto:himiko@amalthia.net?subject=Alice 19th translation) revised edition from Alice 19th volume 1. 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! This is translated 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 Matsujou Tatsuya -- Guy in first year who dates Alice. 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”. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *NOTE: Kyou calls Alice, “Seno” (her last name, address out of courtesy) but he calls Mayura by her first name “Mayura” because he is closer to her. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 1) [Coloured splash page of Kyou.] (Page 2) Alice: …SIS!! Where are you Sis… [In her hurry, Alice misses a step, and…] Alice: Gi! //CRASH// [Tumbles down the staircase…] Mother: Alice!? What are you doing? Alice: ...Mum... Did Sis, come downstairs? Mum: No? Wha… What happen to Mayura? (Page 3) [Flashback. Alice: I hate you, Sis! I wish you would disappear] Nyozeka [being squished in Alice’s hand]: Hey… Ouch… Alice: Oh no--- Alice: SIS?! Mayura: .... (Page 4) Mayura: ....? What is… this place? [Mayura remembers what Alice said.] I WISH YOU WOULD DISAPPEAR! I HATE YOU SIS!! //heartbreak// Mayura: It hurts... Mayura: ...my chest... Mayura: ...someone...! (Page 5) [Mayura sees a point of light in the distance.] Mayura: ....? Mayura: ... a light... [Mayura walks towards the light.] [Outside Kyou’s family café.] Uncle: ...What a terrible rain~ (Page 6) Uncle: It doesn’t matter if any more customers come or not, we’ve made a lot of profit this month already! Auntie: But we are not going to increase your allowance! Kyou [sweatdrop]: …… Kyou [looking out of the window]: ... Let's close up now. [Kyou sees a figure approaching, walking in the rain, and runs out to see who is it.] Kyou: ....? (Page 7) Kyou: ... MAYURA?! Mayura: ... Kyou!! Kyou: He..Hey… Mayura: I am so happy..!! That light... was Kyou!! Kyou: Light? //whisper// Auntie: Who said no one is coming? Look at Mr. Short and another girl… ^^ //whisper// Uncle: Hm... Kyou’s got something there... Mayura: Down there was dark… and it was painful and it hurt--!! (Page 8) Kyou: There? Mayura: ... I don't know... Alice, why did she say that... Kyou: Mayura, calm down! [Mayura hugs Kyou.] Kyou: ...It's okay, Mayura. [Kyou hugs her back.] Kyou: It's okay now. [In the background, Auntie got so excited that she knocked down Uncle.] (Page 9) Kyou: ...did you quarrel with Seno...? Mayura: ....... Kyou: ...was it… my fault? Mayura: Huh?! Kyou: I’ve been thinking, about the things I said to you. Today… I believe I shouldn’t be so close to Seno… your sister since I already have you. Kyou: I am sorry. Mayura: .... (Page 10) Mayura: ...Kyou... Mayura: Just now... was the first time that you hugged me. [Mayura leans on Kyou.] Mayura: … I want to feel safer. Mayura: Kiss me. (Page 11) //SKIDD// [Alice slips on the wet ground, dropping her umbrella. She outside searching for Mayura.] Nyozeka: Alice! Are you okay? I wish you would disappear! Alice: What should I do... is it my fault? Alice: Where did my sister go...! Nyozeka: ... Alice Nyozeka: I think Mayura is.... [Alice suddenly has a thought, she picks up her umbrella and starts running, brushing Nyozeka away…] Nyozeka: in the dark... (Page 12) Maybe she is at Kyou's place... [At Kyou’s.] Mayura: Why don't you kiss me? Kyou: ..... Mayura Kyou: You’re slightly upset. You should still rest more and relax. (Page 13) Mayura: Don't you love me, Kyou!? Kyou: I didn’t say that. I probably… Mayura: “Probably” what? Mayura: You always do this, Kyou. Don't push me away... Show it to me!! Mayura: Also show me yourself! Show me your true self! Lovers aren't like this! Kyou: ... I don't understand, Mayura. (Page 14) Kyou: How should I put it? Kyou: I don't know how to properly reply to it. //sound of approaching footsteps// [Kyou answers the door, leaving Mayura momentarily.] [It is Alice.] Kyou: -- Seno! Mayura: ...because you are always showing it to Alice... (Page 15 + 16) Kyou: Huh... Mayura (disappearing): You only… show it ... to her… [Mayura vanishes in front of Kyou.] Kyou: ?! [A strong force rushes out of the door, crashes into Alice (who is at the doorway), and sends her umbrella flying.] Alice: ...Sis!? Alice: Senpai! Are you together with my sister now? (Page 17) Kyou: She va..nished..? [Suddenly Alice feels faint.] Alice (collapsing): ...Sis... [Alice collapses on the floor.] (Page 18) Kyou: Seno!! [Alice is in a misty area.] Alice: ...mist? Alice: What is this place. My body feels heavy... Alice: My legs don’t seem to take me forward. Alice: I have to hurry... I have to hurry and look for my sister. (Page 19) Alice: ... Sis!! Alice: ... Sis, wait up! Alice [reaching out her hand…]: ... Sis... Alice [waking up]: hm? (Page 20) [And realizes she was pressing her hand into Nyozeka’s face ^^.] Nyozeka: Ow.. that hurts.. Alice: huh... Nyozeka. What are you doing? Nyozeka: What a thing to ask for somebody who suddenly reached out and grabbed my face! Alice: ! [Alice is in bed, and Nyozeka is hovering above her.] Nyozeka: … You had a high fever until now. You’ve been asleep for two days. Alice: Is Sis..!! Nyozeka: Hey, you still have a fever.... [Alice go out of the room and hides in the dark upper part of the staircase, unknown to her parents.] Nyozeka: Alice, lie down... [Alice puts her hand on Nyozeka’s mouth, hushing her up.] Mother: We have to request a search, dear! (Page 21) Mother: It's already two days since she did not come back... Father: Just relax, Mother. Father: There are a lot of kids nowadays who don't come home for a few days.. wait a little bit longer Mother: Mayura is not that kind of girl! Father: I said stay calm. She won't get into trouble. Don't worry, dear! Mother: But I just cannot relax and not think about it… Nyozeka: ...Kyou has also been searching for her all the time since that evening. Alice: Huh? Alice: I also searched for her... in my dream... it was dark there... and very difficult to breathe... it was very foggy... (Page 22) Nyozeka: ... she is definitely trapped inside ... Nyozeka: Alice… Mayura is IN THAT PLACE. That’s why she cannot be found after all that searching. Alice: What...!! Nyozeka: Mayura has entered into “The Darkness of her own Heart” ... when you told her to leave; you invoked “The power of the Words of Darkness”. Alice: Huh...? Nyozeka: Alice, listen well... there is power in words. Nyozeka: You can help save people with them... but you can also kill with them. (Page 23) Nyozeka: You don’t know about dwelling in the “heart”, right? Your words have more POWER than anyone elses’! Alice: ....ah... I HATE YOU!! I WISH YOU WOULD DISAPPEAR! I.... Alice[weeping]: …my god … but, don’t tell me it’s true… Nyozeka: There is only ONE WAY to find your sister! Nyozeka: You have to use the Lotis! (Page 24) Nyozeka: You are the Lotis Master chosen by me. If you can handle the Lotis you will certainly find Mayura! Alice: But... but I don't know! ... how should I.... Nyozeka: I will teach you ... The problem is how to return Mayura back when she herself doesn't want to return. You are currently not strong enough. You have to rest now ... and store your powers, Alice. Alice: Sis.... (Page 25) Alice: I am sorry. I am sorry.... [In school. Mayura’s disappearance becomes talk.] Girl #1: Do you know? About Seno Mayura... Girl #2: I know. I know. Girl #3: She's missing? They started to search for her.. didn't she have something with Wakamiya? Girl #4: But.... Everybody knows... already... Nyozeka (thoughts): Alice don’t be bothered by it, there are other things more… Kyou: SENO! (Page 26) Kyou: Are you fully recovered? Alice: Senpai... Kyou: ..... [Everyone is staring at them.] Kyou: Excuse me. Kyou: Mayura... her disappearance is my... Tatsuya: Ain’t Mayura-senpai's disappearance your fault? Tatsuya: Poor Mayura-senpai... your relationship ain’t going too well. Alice: ... Matsujou-kun! (Page 27) Kyou: ... what are you saying? Tatsuya: Seno and I are dating, haven’t you heard? Why must senpai come and intrude? //heartbreak// [Suddenly Alice begins to hear what the people around her think.] Voice: You piss me off! Voice: He’s popular, that Wakamiya, why is he so awful inside? Voice: What what? You mean a love triangle? Voice : Interesting. Voice : That creep Wakamiya just pretends to be honorable when he’s not… Voice : That little sister is the worst. Voice : Seno Mayura is too good for him. (Page 28) Voice: They should go home and never come back. Alice[hurting]: Uh... Kyou: Seno?! Alice: HOW EVIL...!! [The crack appears in the red stone on Alice’s bracelet!] Nyozeka: OH NO!!! [Alice falls to her knees and clutches her chest, Kyou kneels down next to her concerned.] Kyou: What's wrong!? Alice: ...it hurts... Nyozeka: No Alice! You can't lose to the “Words of Darkness”!! (Page 29 + 30) Nyozeka: Repeat after me. Assume the name of a Lotis Master now! ... I CANNOT LOSE...! Any LOTIS will do!! [The incantation begins.] Nyozeka: [Na] Alice: [Sadaru] Alice: [Lotis] [Ra-n] [The red stone in Alice’s bracelet glows and a symbol appears.] [A bright glow surrounds Alice, surprising Kyou.] Alice: I won't run away any more!! End of chapter 4. Translation by Sil (sil@blackbox.net) and Himiko (mailto:himiko@amalthia.net?subject=Alice 19th translation)