Akuma de Sourou by Takanashi Mitsuba Source: Bessatsu Margaret Volume 5, 2001 Translated: Dianne Dimabuyo (DiDi) Chapter 28 A Pile of Wooden Chips -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Akuma de Sourou is owned by Takanashi Mitsuba and Shueisha. This is a fan translation and no money is made off of this. Note: This translation is loose and must not be taken to mean word-for-word, because that would just be silly and nonsensical, ne? ^^ Don't hesitate to send comments and criticisms, if it so moves you. : text in bubbles <> sound {} translator's additional notes.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So sweet---------... A dangerous smell---------... ¤Dangerous Love Wars Akuma de Sourou Chapter 28 A Pile of Wooden Chips Takanashi Mitsuba -------- Page 279 -------- 1: Konnichiwa--- You seem pretty busy. 2: Oh, hi, ma'am. 1: Do you have a visitor? 2: Tokiko-san's come back from Tokyo--- 1: Oh, really--- -------- Page 280 -------- 1: Oh, yeah. I heard she got remarried. 2: Yeah. 1: Good for her--- 1: Her husband died at such a young age 1: I didn't know how she was going to handle things, but... Tokiko's mom: Please take care of my daughter, Tokiko. -------- Page 281 -------- Mamoru: ...Mother, don't. Please raise your head. Mamoru's mom: I'm also happy knowing that my son is happy with his relationship with such a strong, reliable woman like Tokiko-san. Tokiko's mom: As am I, ma'am. Tokiko: Mother... Tokiko's mom: I'm happy for you. -------- Page 282 -------- Tokiko's mom: That you could marry such a nice man. Tokiko's mom: I really am Tokiko's mom: happy. Papa -------- Page 283 -------- I've come to see you. Papa... Kayano: ......------------ Takeru: What's wrong? Kayano: Somebody else Kayano: had offered some flowers... -------- Page 284 -------- The same flowers... Kayano: It was Mama... Takeru: How do you know? Kayano: ......--------- Kayano: I just know. Kayano: Like mother, like daughter. The person Mama loved -------- Page 285 -------- Ne, Papa, tell me. -------- Page 286 -------- Am I making a mistake? Off: A car accident, you say? Off: And you have a child, too Off: Ma---- And you're still so young -------- Page 287 -------- Off: Poor girl...... Off: Don't be so stubborn; come home. Off: Kayano's still so little. It's too hard. You're all by yourself. Off: That's true, Tokiko-san. Off: We should help each other at times like these -------- Page 288 -------- Tokiko: It's just my feeling, but... Tokiko: My daughter and I Tokiko: are alive together Tokiko: She's also a part of him... -------- Page 289 -------- Love She was always able to protect me Mama was desperate to compensate for what's gone by herself -------- Page 290 -------- and finally, a person who will protect Mom has come A person who can make Mama happy I -------- Page 291 -------- know that, but Kayano: Hyaa! /Takeru/ Nuu... Kayano: The wind's so strong!! Takeru: .........Huh? Takeru: You'r hair's such a mess! Kayano: Is that all you can say? /Kayano/ I wish I'd tied it up. -------- Page 292 -------- [He brings his arm about her, covering his hair in his jacket] Takeru: Get out of the wind -------- Page 293 -------- Kayano: Wah! Kayano: Don't run, Takeru-kun! Kayano: We'll... Kayano: We'll fall down! Takeru: Yosh! Let's dive in! /Takeru/ Wahaha Kayaho: Why!? Are we -------- Page 294 -------- making a mistake? Kayano: First time at the beach? Takeru: ......Why? -------- Page 295 -------- Kayano: Nothing, just wondering /Takeru/ Guess there aren't any crabs... Come on, crab.. /Takeru/ Come out, crab... Takeru: I went last summer? Takeru: With the guys from class. Takeru: To check out the girls. Kayano: Ch... Check out the girls!? Takeru: College girls *heart* Kayano: COLLEGE GIRLS!!? Kayano: Heh... Kayano: Heh--------- /Kayano/ That's... nice... -------- Page 296 -------- Takeru: Don't get mad. Takeru: That was before I met you. Kayano: ...--------- Well, that's true, I guess. Kayano: ...Can I ask you something? Takeru: Go ahead? -------- Page 297 -------- Kayano: Takeru-kun......... Kayano: What is it that...... you like about me? Takeru: EH? /Takeru/ Am I going deaf or something? Kayano: No~~~~~~~~~~~ you heard it!! (just now) You heard it already~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!! /Kayano/ Just say it. -------- Page 298 -------- Takeru: Cuz you were amusing? /Kayano/ AH, I SEE Kayano [thought]: Sounds like a half-question!! {Note: As in, "doesn't sound like he's too sure!!"} Takeru: And then Takeru: maybe because you were being nosy? Kayano: ......---------- Fine alre... Takeru: And then Takeru: because you were so strong Takeru: placing so much trust in people -------- Page 299 -------- Takeru: You were just about the only one Takeru: who could scold me -------- Page 300 -------- Takeru: What were Takeru: you scolding me for? -------- Page 301 -------- Takeru: This is embarassing, right? Ne, somebody -------- Page 302 -------- tell me Kayano: ......If Kayano: Papa was alive -------- Page 303 -------- Kayano: I wonder if I would never have met you... we met each other so that we could become siblings Takeru: ......-------- Takeru: I guess so -------- Page 304 -------- Takeru: ......Cold? Kayano: No Kayano: I'm alright. But today Only for today I want to forget just about everything -------- Page 305 -------- That caught me by surprise... There was somebody here. Guy: You kids from around here? -------- Page 306 -------- Takeru: ...--------------- Takeru: No Guy: You should go home quick. -------- Page 307 -------- Guy: Rain's coming. -------- Page 308 -------- Tokiko: ......--------- Mamoru: Calling home? -------- Page 309 -------- Tokiko: Ye... yeah. Tokiko: But, it seems they're both out. Mamoru: I see.... Mamoru: We really should have brought him after all. Tokiko: Eh? Mamoru: Takeru. Mamoru: So that he could pay proper respects. -------- Page 310 -------- Mamoru: Mother would have been so happy... {Note: in reference to Tokiko's mom} Tokiko: ...Mamoru-san Mamoru: Hm......? Tokiko: Kayano... -------- Page 311 -------- Mamoru: One moment. Excuse me. Mamoru: Hello? It's me. Yeah. Mamoru's mom: It's such a nice garden... Mamoru's mom: Such skill and attention Tokiko: Okaasama... Tokiko: ...------------------- Mamoru's mom: Eh? -------- Page 312 -------- Mamoru: What did you say? Takeru: ...------- Kayano: How is it? Is it still raining? Takeru: Quite a bit. /Takeru/ I have a bad feeling -------- Page 313 -------- Kayano: We have to buy an umbrella from somewhere Girl: Hai, thanks for waiting. Kayano: Shall we eat then go home? Takeru: Until it lets up a little {Note: "when it becomes a much better time."} Kayano: Ok...... That's probably better. There might have been a phone call from Mom... -------- Page 314 -------- TV: We interrupt this program for a weather report. TV: For the eastern part of T Prefecture are storm flood warnings-----------... TV: -----------...The rain shower will gradually become stronger----------... TV: There will be some changes in the train schedules--------... Takeru: ......--------- Takeru: What in the world? -------- Page 315 -------- Off: Heavy downpour? Off: Hello? It's me. Off: I'm right in front of it now. -------- Page 316 -------- Mamoru: I think maybe 9:00. Mamoru: Yeah. Thank you. Mamoru: .........I'm sorry about that. Tokiko: It's alright, it's for your work. Mamoru: ...But is it really alright? It's the visit to your mom that we've been planning so long for. You can go back for at least one more night. /Mamoru/ You, too, Mother. {Note: In reference to his own mother} Announcement: At this moment, the train headed for Tokyo has arrived--------...... Tokiko: It's alright, Mamoru-san. I'm also -------- Page 317 -------- Tokiko: worried about the house Kayano: Takeru-kun! Oh, no! Kayano: The umbrella's useless! Mou!! Takeru: Hang on. We're almost at the train station. -------- Page 318 -------- Takeru: ......-------------- Takeru: No way------ /Note/ Because of the storm all train services have currently been suspended. We're sorry for the inconvenience. Station manager -------- Page 319 -------- Kayano: ...------------ Suspended...!? Wait a minute If it takes two hours to get here by train....... Kayano: Excuse me. When will the trains Kayano: be operating again? Guy: I don't know. Takeru: ......------------- Guy: We just got the warning a little while ago. Guy: There aren't any train operators at the moment. -------- Page 320 -------- What if Guy: I am sorry. we can't go home!? :To be continued in the June issue: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Homepage: http://trans.hazydaze.net/ Email: lilasia@hey.to Date: May 2, 2001