Houshin Engi by Fujisaki Ryuu, adapted from the novel by Ano Tsutomu published by JUMP Comics; Shueisha, Inc. ------------------------------------------------ 25. Dakki and Kibi's 3 Minute Cooking ------------------------------------------------ [007] Sipuxiang's diary O-th Day of X-th Month Fine weather Today, Goshujin is sitting there meditating again. I'm so bored... 25. Dakki and Kibi's 3 Minute Cooking Ever since we returned from the Senkai, it's been like this. Taikoubou: I must be thoroughly prepared for the war that is about to come. That's what Goshujin said. And while Goshujin is preparing, my job is to gather news. And report to Goshujin about what's happening in the world. Time passed slowly, day-by-day... [008] Ki Hakuyuukou First son of Seihakukou Kishou. During Kishou's incarceration, he governed the Western Realm, is a very handsome man. 25. Dakki and Kibi's 3 Minute Cooking [009] Hakuyuukou: .............. Hakuyuukou: Father... You're somewhere in this palace... (Kishou: No matter what happens to me, you must never leave Seiki, I will definitely return.) Hakuyuukou: ---But, my lord father has been locked up by Dakki for a few years now. My brothers and I can no longer continue to wait like this. Hakuyuukou: If we present the Ki family heirlooms which have been passed down for generations, perhaps that will forgive Father's crimes. [010] Teikisei Court Dakki: You came to seek an audience? Hakuyuukou: Yes! I have brought the three treasures, "Shichikyousha", "Seishasen" and "Hakumenenkou". Dakki: Ooh, Chuuou-sama! Hakuyuukou has brought his family heirlooms to trade for Kishou. Chuuou: ......... Chuuou: Dakki.... What do you think of this man? Dakki: Hm...? Well, he's not bad, he's a handsome man! Chuuou: You... you are interested in him, as I thought! [011] Dakki: Ooh! Dakki: Darling Chuuou, you're jealous! Don't worry, Dakki's heart only has Chuuou! Is that Dakki? Indeed, she is a legendary beauty... But, it gives a feeling that her beauty is really unatural... Chuuou: You are dismissed, Hakuyuukou! You may bring the treasures in a few days for me to look at! [012] Kokibi: Sister Dakki, where are you going? Dakki: I'm going to look for Hakuyuukou! Kokibi: What for? Dakki: He wasn't affected by my Temptation Spell! In order to master my Temptation Spell, I must use him as experiment! Kokibi: Kibi still doesn't understand~ Dakki: Oh, you're so stupid! [013] Will Father really be able to return safely? Was it a mistake for me to come here? Dakki: Hakuyuukou! Dakki: I heard that you are famous for playing the zither. Why don't you teach me? Hakuyuukou: ................. As you wish.... [014] Dakki... How could I think of such things at a time like this! I must control my own heart... This is Dakki's magic!! The citizens of Seiki are waiting for Father's return! For the sake of Seiki's future, I must not give in! [015] Chuuou: Hey, Dakki... Where did you go yesterday? Dakki: I was with Hakuyuukou learning how to play the zither... But he...kept staring at me... Dakki: It's like he was touching me with his eyes...! Chuuou: ..........!! Minister: Your majesty, Ki Hakuyuukou seeks an audience! Chuuou: Let him approach! [016] Hakuyuukou: Today, I have brought three treasures of the Ki family to pay respects to your majesty. Chuuou: Ohh... let me see them at once! Hakuyuukou: Firstly, this is "Shichikyousha". This car doesn't need to be driven by man, it's completely automatic. (Shichikyousha = Seven-Fragrance Car) Hakuyuukou: Next, is "Seishasen". Lying on this fur rug, you will sober up immediately. (Seishasen = Rug of Sobriety) Hakuyuukou: Finally, this is "Hakumenenkou". It can do many tricks, and sing, too. It's the world's only, extremely rare, white monkey! (Hakumenenkou = White-Faced Monkey) [017] Chuuou: Ohhh...they are all very rare treasures! Dakki: Oooh! The monkey is really cute! Dakki: Hakuyuukou, ask the monkey to perform! Hakuyuukou: As you wish! Hakuyuukou: Let the White Monkey sing a song! Monkey: *random noises* Monkey: *sings song* Chuuou: Ohhh! Dakki: Hmm.... [018] Dakki: It seems really delicious... Monkey: *guu* .... Monkey: Guu---!! Hakuyuukou: White Monkey!! Chuuou: Dakki!! [019] Chuuou: How dare you injure Dakki!! Both you and the monkey will be thrown into the Taibon to die! Hakuyuukou: Uh... Dakki: Hakuyuukou... Dakki: You are the first person to resist my Temptation Spell... Dakki: But you will also be the last... The consequences of injuring me is only "Death"! Hakuyuukou: *thinking* Father... I've reached the end... [020] Dakki & Kokibi: Dakki! And Kibi's.... Lunch Rules!! Dakki: Right-- today, we are going to make some meat paties! First, prepare the delicious minced meat! Dakki: Then add bread and milk! Pour the milk on top of the bread! Dakki: Then, add the finely chopped onions! Knead it gently with your hands! [021] Dakki: Then, divide it into appropriate portions and flatten it left and right. This way, air won't be trapped in the meat and it will taste better! Dakki: Then, dig a hole in the centre, place it into oil and fry it for 20 to 30 seconds on high heat... Then, let it simmer in a smaller flame for a little while! Dakki: Poke it with a needle to check if it's cooked! Dakki: It's done! Fried Meat Paties are ready!! Dakki: ............... Kokibi: ............... Kokibi: The real finished product is in the microwave oven~ Dakki: Thank you for watching our program, "Lunch Rules!" [022] Yuuri Province Guard: Kishou, time for lunch! Guard: Today's lunch was personally prepared by Dakki for you... [023] Kishou: Oh! Thank you! This is my favourite food!! Guard: Is that right? Kishou: ........... Kishou: Hakuyuukou.... Dakki: Oh, he said he liked it? Kishou is really a fool! Dakki: What's the point of leaving such an idiot here, let him return to Seiki! Chuuou: Right...do as Dakki said... [024] Kokibi: Sister, you're just going to let him off like that? He will cause a revolt! Dakki: But that is exactly my desire! To cause a great war! And so, grief-stricken Kishou was released back to Seiki. And, that night.... Ki Hakuyuukou's soul flew to the Houshin-dai. o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o Translation (c) 2000 Koushi - all rights reserved. No part or whole of this document may be broken up or published on a web-page without the express permission of the author. It may be freely distributed for _personal_ use ONLY on the condition that it is distributed in its entirety and no changes of ANY KIND are made, leaving all original author and copyright information intact. o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o