Alice 19th (The search for lost wordsAlice 19th (The search for lost words...) Chapter 8 by Watase Yuu Released in Shocomi (Shoujo Comics) 21, 2001. Issued on 5th October 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) //sound effects// Cast Seno Alice – Heroine, Lotis Master of the 19th word, “RANGU”. (Kyou calls her ‘seno’, her last name, out of courtesy) Wakamiya Kyou – Hero, Alice’s crush and Lotis Master of the 16th word, “KA-RA”. (also know as ‘senpai’, it means “school senior”, that’s how Japanese address each other) Seno Mayura – Alice’s sister. Gets kidnapped by a dark force, a damsel in distress? Nyozeka – Rabbit-girl like creature. A Lotis scout who bestows power on those chosen to be Lotis Masters. Furei – Another Lotis Master, skilful and cool, more experienced than Alice and Kyou. A foreigner. *Furei’s name is written in KATAKANA so I’m not sure how to spell it. Special Words *All are written in Kanji, but are read differently. Lotis (Rotisu) – Spiritual words Lotis Master (Rotisu Masutaa) – User of spiritual words. Mara – Demons, dark beings that exist in the inner hearts of people who have evil thoughts. Maram – Words of Darkness. * WARNING:: There is rude language in this translation. (Page 1) [Coloured splash page of Nyozeka with some bunny plushies ^^.] (Page 2) Kyou senpai is… an ex-murderer---? Ooishi: … It is something I heard, a rumour that goes around about your Junior High School days! (Page 3) [Kyou simple walks away.] Ooishi: WHEN YOU WERE IN FIRST YEAR OF JUNOIR HIGH, YOU GOT INVOLVED IN A FIGHT WITH YOUR CLASSMATE!! IN THE END, YOU STRANGLED HIM TO DEATH, ADMIT IT!! YOUR FAMILY HAD LOTS OF PROBLEMS IN COURT, RIGHT. YOU’RE SUCH A BASTARD AND YET YOU ACT SO COOL!!! (Page 4) Ooishi: SAY SOMETHING, WAKAMIYA!! [Kyou just walks on and on, avoiding the glaring eyes of passer-bys, avoiding Alice and Furei…] [Later. Alice is in depression…] Furei: … why do you let youself get into such a state Alice! Alice: … because… (Page 5) Alice: …… Furei: Because of your ever so kind and gentle senpai… ? Furei: There are many types of people and surely everyone has something about himself or herself that they do not like to talk about. But the problem now, is with Ooishi. Alice: ?! Furei: Didn’t you see? That girl was completely surrounded by an evil darkness… she’s been completely taken over by Mara. Alice: Then, we must… (Page 6) Furei: … Do not worry I am here! Furei [holding Alice, stroking her hair]: Anyway, look at the way I’m treating you now… Furei [holding Alice, hugging her]: I’m sure you understand the situation from the way I’m behaving! Alice [opening her front gate]: … thanks for seeing me home! Furei [with a slap mark on his face and a bleeding jaw ^^]: you are welcome… Nyozeka [plushie]: … he never learns from experience. (Page 7) [Inside Alice’s room.] Alice: Nyozeka, even though Furei said all that stuff, I feel that what Ooishi-san is saying is the truth~ Senpai himself never told me… is it really alright to disbelieve it~ [Silence. Nyozeka doesn’t reply.] //munch munch// [Because she is more engrossed in eating her garden salad.] Alice [pissed]: HEY LISTEN!! [Pulls Nyozeka’s long rabbit ears really hard!] Nyozeka: OUCH OUCH OUCH!!! (Page 8) Nyozeka [hurt but very cute ^^~]: JUST GIVE HIM YOUR SUPPORT! How could you do such a thing to a cute bunny like me~ Nyozeka: Whatever happens, just wait for Kyou himself to tell it to you. If you jump to conclusions, it will only hurt to worry so much, right? Alice: … I see… you are right… Nyozeka: Just cheer up, it might be Mayura’s wish too. Alice: Why is it, Mayura can enter the world of oneself called “Inner Heart”? That was… I… [Flashback. Alice: I wish you would disappear!!] Nyozeka: That is a “mystery”. (Page 9) Nyozeka: Those “words” you said had the power of all 24 words condensed together. So there was no reason for “Lotis” or “Maram” to be used. Those words were stronger than the element of darkness. But normally, such power in words does not exist… so the power is from you yourself. So perhaps Mara made use of that power and pulled Mayura in? [Alice is shocked.] Alice: But why… did he choose my sister!! Nyozeka: The real person at fault is you. Mara is a pest who tries to daunt Lotis Masters. Nyozeka: Because in the darkness lies confusion… you and other Lotis Masters like Kyou & friends must take extra caution… Alice: …… (Page 10) Because I said those words… [Another day in school. In 2-B classroom, Kyou is sitting at his desk.] Classmate #1: Hey, did you hear? About Wakamiya-kun… Classmate #2: Is it really true? [Alice comes by and peeks through the door.] Nyozeka [plushie]: What are doing, Alice!! Even though I just want to say “Sis and I are on your side, don’t believe these rumors”… will I just be lecturing him unnecessarily… *sweatdrop* Voice: Yo! Wakamiyaa… (Page 11) Guy #1: What’s up with you getting your reputation so low lately? Guy #2: You don’t even know where your girlfriend’s gone to… [Alice quickly hides behinds the door.] Guy#1: The truth is a complete reverse… something good is happening right? Admit it! //oro oro// [Alice is panicking… ^^~] Voice: Hey wait a sec! Gal #1: Ya haven’t got any so don’t try’ta snatch someone else’s! Gal #2: Ya know it’s like giving a cute guy face surgery! Guy #1: Sha… [The Gals start to crowd around Kyou.] Gal #1: Hey, me and ma gal friends will support ya! Gal #2: Yea, so what if ya have a dark past, ya still kinda cool~ [Kyou stands up, ignoring them.] [He walks out of the classroom and shocks Alice at the door!] (Page 12) Alice: Er…er… Ha..a hi Kyou: Seno? … the 2nd year’s corridor is very noisy now… whatever you have to say, keep it for later. Alice: ah… [Alice goes into depression and squats down.] I JUST COULDN’T Nyozeka: master… …because… I didn’t know what words to say to show I support him… (Page 13) [School holiday. Alice visits Kyou’s family café.] Alice (thoughts): I wonder what Kyou senpai is doing… Furei: ALICE *heart* [Furei immediately runs up and hugs her ^^!] Furei: I’m sorry~ I was so caught up at work that I didn’t come and see you for a few days! But my love for you will never ever change *heart* [Furei has just crashed head first into a windowpane.] Alice: Good afternoon! I forgot he’s around… Auntie: Oh Seno-san! Welcome…! (Page 14) Customers [they are all women]: Ex-cuse me, could you please- bring me some water? Furei: Su~re I’ll bring it there soon, beautiful ladies ^^ *heart* Alice: Nyozeka! Mara taken over him too?! Right? Nyozeka: …… Auntie: The number of female customers has increased~ because Kyou and Furei are working really hard! Alice: Er.. Senpai is… Uncle: Kyou is at the Archery Club, but he will come back soon. Alice: Hi Uncle! Oh yes… why not ask Uncle about Kyou? Alice: … I er… Uncle: Hey Maki, we need you in the kitchen! (Page 15) Uncle: Are you free right now Seno? [Alice is surprised!] Furei [coming from nowhere and grabbing Alice protectively]: An invitation!! Alice don’t go!! Quickly scream “KYA”!! Uncle [pissed]: Hey you are living with me in MY shop! [Food and drink is served. Alice is in a small dining hall with Uncle.] Uncle: … I see, it is bad. Your sister who is Kyou’s “girlfriend”… has gone missing… right? I see, I was thinking that he was behaving rather strangely. He never tells us anything… that nephew… Alice: … why is Senpai living with Uncle? (Page 16) [Uncle gives a dark look!] Alice: I’m I’m sorry!! I have asked a sensitive question!! Uncle: … no… it’s ok to let you know… Alice: huh? Uncle: Kyou is now… orphaned. His mother is my elder sister… She died of sickness when he was in Primary 5 (Grade 7). And his father died shortly after of unnatural causes. Kyou is living with us now because we relatives take turns to take of him… because that father of his was really… (Page 17) Uncle: Always in a drunken stupor… [At the Archery Club, an arrow misses the bullseye. Kyou is firing them, but somehow, he cannot concentrate and keeps missing the bullseye.] Kyou: …… (Page 18) Gangster #1: Hey~ ya missing all the bullseye!! [Kyou turns around and glares at him. There are 3 gangsters behind, and Ooishi-san.] Gangster #2: Hey~ what’s up with dat face~!! Gangster #1: Staying behind for practice tho’ it’s da school holidays, remarkable eh? [Ooishi gives a small smile.] Kyou: …. What do you want? Gangster #2: Us… we’re just feeling curious so we came to find out the truth behind those rumours! Gangster #1: Ya a good-looker and ya grades and physique are all so perfect!! Gangster #2: Looky Looky ~ Wakamiya kun is showing is true face… Kyou: Troubles both at home and outside… [Kyou is calling them “trouble-makers”] (Page 19) Gangsters: huh? [They don’t understand.] What? What did he say? Kyou: My past belongs to me, it’s has nothing to do with other people. Gangster #2: … Acting cool again… [Makes a hand gesture.] EH?! [Punches Kyou in the face!] [Kyou drops his bow.] (Page 20) Gangster #2: Alright Wakamiya come and hit me! I wanna see ya strangle like da last time!! Kyou [his mouth is bleeding]: …… Gangster #3: DON’T IGNORE US!! [Kicks Kyou’s leg. Kyou falls. Then he steps on Kyou’s back.] Gangster #3: This… is dat famous guy?! Gangster #1: Ooishiii~ Are ya really sure this softy is violent and wreckless? [Kyou, shivering, clenches his fist.] Gangster #1: Hey, what’s da shiver for? Gangster #2: Really?! Weakling… (Page 21) Gangster #1: That guy took Seno Mayura away eh~ tho’ ya didn’t try to stop him~ Gangster #2: Ya thinking of letting her stay missing for as long as ya want, right~? KYAHAHAHAHAHA Kyou: Low-lives. Those punches from you bastards didn’t even hurt y’know [The gangsters start to kick him.] Gangster #1: HELL WHAT DID YA SAY?! Gangster #2: You son of a bitch—YA STILL WANNA TO PRETEND EH?! Gangster #3: ARE YA SURE YA DIDN’T STRANGLE SENO MAYURA TO DEATH TOO!! (Page 22) //BASH// [One of the gangsters fall!] [Ooishi and the other 2 gangsters are shocked!] [Kyou stands with his fist clenched. There is a mad look in his eyes.] Kyou: …The party… has only just started to begin…!! (Page 23) [Alice arrives in school.] Alice: … [Flashback. Uncle: …Kyou and his mother have always suffered under his father’s abuse. Even after the separation, his parents still got into trouble with other people… When he came to this house, we thought him how to make snacks. He is only 17… he still has is whole life ahead of him…] I do not understand, no matter how I think, I can’t imagine Senpai… being violent and stuff… [Alice reaches the Archery Club clubhouse. She opens the door and is surprised!] Ooishi: KYAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! (Page 24) [The gangsters are all sprawled on the floor injured, Ooishi is crouching behind a pillar watching in fear!] Kyou [stepping on a gangster’s stomach]: … stand up!! …you son of a bitch this is what you wanted, right?! Kyou [pulling the the guy by tugging his shirt]: I see now… I have that father of mine’s blood flowing through my veins. I am the surely the same. No matter how I control it I am truly – Alice: NO YOU CAN’T!!! [Kyou is shocked.] (Page 25) [Alice is yelling at the top of her lungs.] Alice: DON’T DO IT!! THAT’S NOT SENPAI!! THAT’S NOT THE SENPAI I KNOW--!! [Kyou is momentarily dazed, then his eyes return to their normal look. He lets go of the gangster.] (Page 26) [The gangsters make their way out of the clubhouse. Ooishi follows.] Gangster: Ouch… that hurts… Ooishi… next time I’m not going to get involve in your stuff anymore!! That Wakamiya was really scary!! [Ooishi looks back. And gives an evil scowl.] Ooishi: …Seno Alice…!! [There is silence in the clubhouse. Alice looks like she crying, too shocked to say anything. Kyou stands away from her his back towards her.] Kyou: …. When I was in 1st year of high school… (Page 27) Kyou: There was a girl… who was always bullied in class. At first… I just watched. But the bullying got worst… one day even the boys in class got involved with it. …the way they bullied her looked like… my crying mother being battered by my drunken father. (Page 28) Kyou: I got overboard and I strangled one boy to death – I used that same violent power which I hated my scornful father for using. Kyou [using his hands to cover his face]: It’s the most unforgivable act I’ve ever done!! My mind… went completely blank… I just couldn’t…!! (Page 29) Alice [crying]: …….e The words just don’t come… What can I say… Kyou: ….you too, please go home… I am… not that… kind person… you speak of. At least just say something, anything is better… But I cannot… (Page 30) [Kyou is alone. (I think)] Voice: … Do you feel awful? Kyou…. Kyou: ?! [A dark cloud-like spiral appears in the air like a portal to a different dimension…] Voice: … if so… come over here! [Mayura appears from the spiral and extends her hand, beckoning Kyou.] Mayura: Kyou, come into the darkness too… Kyou: … Mayura?! End of Chapter 8. Translation by Himiko-chan (himiko@alice19th.net)