希望の彼方へ

Harada: Hmm…

Guda: Harada-san! Guda: Harada-kun!

(if option 1) Harada: Hm? Oh, it’s the Master. Is there something you need of me?

(if option 2) Harada: Hm? Oh, it’s the Master. Is there something you neeー... Harada:  “-kun”...?

Harada: This is…

Harada: Ah, right, today is…

Harada: The day called “Valentine’s”, right?

Harada: Even so, you even went out of your way to be considerate of someone like me. I’m grateful.

Harada: Hmm…

Harada: Master, if you have a bit of free time, won’t you accompany me to the simulator? 

Harada: Well then, I’ll go and prepare some things, so please wait for a while. 

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Guda: Grasslands as far as the eye can see, huh… Harada-san? Guda: So, where did Harada-kun go?

Harada: I’ve made you wait, Master.

Harada: I ran into a bit of trouble procuring a horse.

Harada: Here, please hop on, Princess.

Harada: Now then, please make sure to hold on tightly.

Harada: What, just leave it to me. I’ve mastered how to handle this guy.

Harada: There!

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Harada: Yahoo! Fly off!

Guda: It’s surprisingly quite a rough ride! Guda: C-can we go a bit slower?

(If option 1) Harada: Is that so? Something like this is normal, you know.

Harada: The way I rode was even rougher, back when I pretended to be a bandit.

(If option 2) Harada: Whoa there, sorry about that. It’s been a while so I got carried away.

Harada: After all, I used to run around like this, back when I pretended to be a bandit. 

Harada: Then again, I think I really did overspeed this time. I guess it’s time to slow the pace down. 

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Harada: I died under this sky.

Harada: As I closed my eyes in this grassland, the faces of my family, of the people I’ve betrayed…

Harada: The faces of those I’ve killed, one after the other…

Harada: Started to appear and disappear, appear and then disappear.

Harada: But even so, I didn’t feel anything.

Harada: Truly, nothing…

Harada: Master, won’t you spend a bit more time with me today?

Harada: After all, we don’t get many chances like this. 

Guda: OK Guda: Let’s go wherever you want to go. 

Harada: Thanks.

Harada: Well then, let's go for one more run!

Harada: Go!

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Harada: Hahahahahahahahaha! The sake sure tastes great tonight!

Harada: How about one cup, Master?

Harada: Oh right, sake still is bad for you huh.

Harada: Well then, please take this coffee instead.

Guda: Thank you. Guda: So you’re drinking sake, huh?

(If option 1) Harada: Sorry about that. I’ve even made you accompany me.

(If option 2) Harada: Well, I was quite the big drinker back when I was with the squad. Harada: Back when the Shinsengumi just started, we used to always cause a ruckus, drinking until morning.

Harada: Each and every one of us did something outrageous once the place got way too lively.

Harada: Even I got roped into it, see…

Harada: And was made to parade the scar on my stomach around.

Harada: Well, let’s just call it the mistakes of youth. 

Guda: Did it hurt? Guda: Can I touch it?

(If option 1) Harada: Well of course it did hurt! The blood was gushing everywhere.

(If option 2) Harada: Eh? Well, I don’t mind but, it’s just an old scar, you know?

Harada: But as you know I was a spy for the Iyo-Matsuyama domain.

Harada: And I was trained to do as I was told. 

Harada: So that made me think that was normal, that it’s just how things worked.

Harada: But one day, I had an argument with my superior and suddenly, everything seemed ridiculous to me. 

Harada: I’ve had enough, so I tried to cut my stomach open.

Harada: And when I saw the blood flowing out, I thought, “Aah, this is the end,” and looked down on my own body blankly.

Harada: But even after all that, I didn’t even manage to die. 

Harada: After that, I’ve become indifferent to everything.

Harada: I just did what I was told, working for the Shogunate and the domain.

Harada: And while I was in that state, the domain ordered me to head out for Edo and…

Harada: That was where… I met those guys.

Harada: It was my job to become a mole, so I didn’t really think anything of it.

Harada: It was just the same as usual for me, I’ll just stick with them until it’s time for my next assignment.

Harada: That was all it was.

Harada: Drinking in the dojo until morning, declaring that all of us will save the country..

Harada: Talking about all our stupid dreams.

Harada: I just played along, smiling politely. Thinking about when I’ll be able to leave. 

Harada: And then I went with those guys to Kyoto, and the Roshigumi became the Shinsengumi.

Harada: The group grew rapidly, made a name for itself due to the Ikedaya incident, and was finally named as a retainer of the Shogunate.

Harada: It was just like a dream come true…

Harada: But by that time, I was starting to feel ill at ease about deceiving them…

Harada: And apart from that, I also felt a strange sense of comfort.

Harada: I began to think of something pointless, that at the very least, I’d fight alongside them until death.

Harada: But, there was no way the story would end so perfectly.

Harada: After that, as you know, the Shinsegumi became fragmented.

Harada: Everyone who wanted to live died, and I who wanted to die, lived.

Harada: And so, after nearly dying multiple times, drifting about here and there, I finally left the country.

Harada: Desperate to die, I did one reckless thing after the other, and still failed, only failed to die.

Harada: And finally, I closed my eyes under this sky.

Harada: That was finally when this Harada Sanosuke’s life ended.

Harada: Well, that was what was supposed to happen.

Harada: As you can see, I still continue to fail to die like this.

Harada: It’s nothing but a shameful story.

Guda: It’s thanks to that that we were able to meet. Guda: It’ll all work out somehow, as long as you're alive.

(If option 1) Harada: You’re… right about that.

(If option 2) Harada: As long as I’m alive…

Harada: It’ll all work out, as long as I don’t die, huh…That’s true.

Harada: Sorry about that, I’ve made you listen to such a pointless story.

Harada: Oh right, right, this was supposed to be the main topic here. 

Harada: This is my thanks for accompanying me.

Harada: Please don’t worry, it’s not stolen goods or anything like that.

Harada: Back when I was in the continent, a merchant I knew well gave this to me. 

Harada: It’s become quite chilly, so please feel free to use it as a shawl.

Guda: Thank you. Guda: It’s so red, huh?

(If option 1) Harada: I should be the one saying that.

(If option 2) Harada: Yeah, I quite like it, the color red.

Harada: Now then, should we start heading back?

Guda: I think I’ve become a bit sleepy. Guda: Wouldn’t that be considered drunk driving?

(If option 1) Harada: Well, it’s become quite dark after all. Then should just head back once the dawn breaks.

Harada: Alright Master, please go and take a nap.

(If option 2) Harada: Hm? Well, though it’s a horse, now that you've said that, you’re right…

Harada: Alright then, let’s wait until dawn and let’s go back once I’ve shaken off this alcohol.

Harada: I’m really sorry about making you wait, so please go ahead and take a nap, Master.

Harada: And I’ll handle the night watch.

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Harada: Sleeping with such a contented look…

Harada: But honestly, giving a gift to a guy like me…

Harada: Just what were you thinking?

Harada: What would you do if I were some kind of a spy, and stabbed you while you were sleeping, huh?

Harada: You shouldn’t easily trust a guy like me, you know?

Guda: There’s no way that would happen, right? Guda: Well, we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.

(If option 1) Harada: It really might happen, you know…

(If option 2) Harada: You’re quite the outrageous princess, huh… 

Harada: Yeah, you might be right…

Harada: Dying when the time comes, living while still alive.

Harada: But, at the very least, as long as I am here, I will never let you die, so please rest assured.

Harada: Yeah, let’s be together and fail to die, until our both our deaths.

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Silk Brocade From the Continent

A return gift from Harada Sanosuke.

This red silk fabric was given to me as thanks by a merchant I happened to help back when I was a bandit on the continent. Its exact origin is unclear, but it’s a beautiful piece, dyed in red.

I figured I’d keep it as a souvenir for when I eventually returned home, but I never did make it back, and ended up dying a dog's death instead. It's a classic case of wasted treasure.

It might be a bit flashy, but it's quality is quite high, so feel free to have it tailored into a kimono or use it however you like.

Noah: (humming)

Noah: Seagulls, give it a break with all that squawking～♪

Noah: Goats, can’t you at least wait until it's the afternoon before ramming your horns against each other～♪

Noah: Even the sound of the rain is too loud, it’s piercing through this heavy head of mine～♪

Noah: O’ lions, please do not roar, today it shakes my very soul in this hungover body of mine～♪

Noah: The sound of the waves alone is enough～♪

Guda: You look like you’re… in a good mood huh, Noah?

Guda: Then if it’s fine with you, please take this!

Noah: Why, hello there, Master! Oh, is this a gift for me?

Noah: Aah, this is… Valentine chocolat, right?!

Noah: Thank you Master! I’m so happy… I’m so grateful!

Noah: Whoa! And there’s two in here too! Then this means that this is a pairー...

Guda: The other one is for the adult Nemo!

Noah: Right!

Noah: Oh, I knew that was the case, truly, I really knew it. Seriously.

Noah: I’ve heard about Valentine from everyone, so I’ve been looking forward to it a lot

Noah: And even Nemo who’s in here with me is kind of feeling restless, see?

Noah: The truth is, I’ve actually prepared a return gift.

Noah: And of course, it has to be a pair, right?!

Noah: I wasn’t sure about your preferences, so I prepared a variety of them. First is… this, I guess? 

Guda: A bottle of wine…?

Guda: And there’s two, no there’s a lot of them?

Noah: That’s right! When it comes to pairing wines, the Left and Right banks of Bordeaux are quite famous, but…

Noah: There’s also this as an example, the proud red and white wines of Burgundy, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay!

Noah: This is Barolo and Barbaresco from Piedmont! Called as the “king” and “queen” of wines respectively!

Noah: And then, and then, there’s the Rioja and Ribera too! Oh, if you want we can even do a taste testー

Nemo Nurse: Unfortunately, I don’t think that those are a suitable present for the Master, Noah.

Nemo Nurse: The adult Noah instructed us to keep an eye on you, to prevent things from going out of control.

Noah: Whaaaaaat?!

Nemo Marine: And so, with that said, all of these are confiscated～♪

Noah: Aaah! My precious wine collection! Even though I’ve carefully taste-tested them bottle per bottle along with Taigong Wang!

Nemo Engine: You just wanted an excuse to drink, didn’t you?

Guda: I’m really grateful for the thought behind the gifts, but…

Guda: I don’t really know when I’ll be able to relax and enjoy them, so…

Noah: Is that so…

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Noah: Sigh… I messed up.

Nemo Bakery: How pitiful… So is that why you’ve holed up in this simulator?

Noah: Mmm… It’s embarrassing but that is the case.

Noah: Now that I think about it, it’s really all my fault. I just charged into it directly while drunk.

Noah: I don’t even have any face left to show my other half, Nemo…

Nemo Professor: I believe it’s alright, yes. The Captain usually makes mistakes too~

Nemo: And I’m grateful for times like this for the opportunity to improve the accuracy of the Ark’s reproduction.

Nemo Bakery: Opportunity… Opportunity, huh…

Nemo Baker: Valentine’s is a special, one a year season after all, so one doesn’t want to have any regrets about it, right?

Noah: Uwaaah…

Nemo Bakery: Noah? Please cheer up!

Nemo Bakery: Even I mess up sometimes and end up baking something outrageous like a kaiju bread!

Nemo Bakery: So it’s fine if the delivery of our return gift is a little late.

Nemo Baker: How about thinking of a suitable gift for the Master again? 

Nemo Professor: Yes~ I agree with that too~

Nemo Professor: Aren’t there more items that would showcase Noah’s appeal other than grape wine?

Noah: Ummm…

Noah: That’s… right. Thank you, Bakery, Professor

Noah: I’ve also troubled Nurse and the others, huh?

Noah: A gift that suits my image, huh… Hmm. I guess I’ll think about it once the alcohol evaporates from my head…

Noah: I’ll think… snooze…

Nemo Professor: He really fell asleep just like that on the bench, huh, hehe… Now I feel an even more sense of closeness with him.

Nemo Bakery: Oh dear, to think that he’d fall asleep in such a place…

Nemo: Huh?! Just when did your clothes become so disheveled?! Eek! No-Noaaah…?!

Nemo Professor: Let me fix that~ Also cancel that sense of closeness from earlier~ This is way beyond having just a bad sleeping posture!

Noah: (mumbling)

Noah: I can’t drink anymore… Anymore than this is… Seriously… Aah! Can’t be helped, you’re not giving me a choice~! (Sleep talking)

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Nemo: Phew…!

Nemo: I barely made it this time… The curse… didn’t leak out, right?

Nemo Bakery: It’s the adult Captain!

Nemo Professor: So this is the adult Captain. Hello.

Nemo: I’ve been telling you, that I’m not you guys’ Captain… Anyway, leaving that aside for now.

Nemo: I apologize. It seems like my other half is regularly causing trouble. 

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Nemo: That’s right.

Nemo: I also struggled on what gift to give to the Master, to show appreciation for all that they’ve done, and in the end, I couldn’t come up with anything.

Nemo: I wouldn’t say that I myself is good at socializing, and the other one Noah wanted to be grateful to is someone beyond the clouds.

Nemo: Though it might be highly unlikely, maybe if I were Santa Claus, then maybe I’ll come to understand that feeling too.

Nemo Bakery: A gift that’s Noah-like, huh… Hmm…

Nemo Bakery: Something that would also convey the adult Captain’s affection… Hmmm…

Nemo: Well that part… I wouldn’t say that it’s very important… 

Nemo Professor: Well, this is just a side note but…

Nemo Professor: Earlier, I received feedback on the accuracy of this Ark’s simulation from Noah. 

Nemo: And I received a positive review of “It’s almost perfect!”, but then he shook his head and said that he feels like there’s also something missing.

Nemo: Hmm? So, do you have any idea what that might be, Professor?

Nemo Professor: Yes, that’s right. I’m sure what he meant was the scent that used to drift throughout the ship. 

Nemo Professor: I’ve heard that the legendary Noah’s Ark was made with wood from a special tree called “gopher tree.”

Nemo Professor: So we used modern cypress and cedar woods from Lebanon as inspiration to recreate the aromatic compounds unique to conifers.

Nemo Professor: But Noah may have been able to detect subtle differences that we were unable to fully capture, yes.

Nemo: Hm, I see. That might be the case.

Nemo: As you both know, submarines too have their own scent… Well more like, hehe, there really is a scent to them, right?

Nemo: I used to try all kinds of different air fresheners before I got fed up with them. 

Nemo Bakery: Yes, yes! Scents are important after all. 

Nemo Bakery: Before unveiling a new type of bread, I go to Mashu and rely on her honest sense of smell!

Nemo: Smell… Scent… Fragrance, huh…

Nemo: In one way, Noah might be an expert in fragrances. After all, frankincense and myrrh are important elements of an altar.

Nemo: I see… Then that’s it… I think I’ve come up with a good return gift.

Nemo: That isー

Nemo Bakey: Yeah! I think that’s a good idea!

Nemo: Yes. I think I’d be able to help with the compounding as well.

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Noah: Hey there, Master, do you have a bit of time? Don’t worry, I’m completely sober today.

Noah: This time, I’ve prepared a proper present. Even my other half has given me the go signal.

Noah: This is a return gift from both me, and Nemo. Won’t you accept it? 

Guda: Are these… Perfume bottles?

Guda: (As expected, they’re a pair.)

Noah: It’s a special perfume set.

Noah: They say that perfume bottles that can be used for decoration like this are called “coffret.”

Noah: Well, though I say special… I’ve only helped supervise the scent at the very last part of the production process. 

Noah: As for the crafting, Engine and the Marines all helped out, and did it all in just one night. Those guys are amazing, right?!

Guda: Thank you for the wonderful gift, Noah, Nemo.

Guda: (Sniff sniff) It’s quite an exotic scent… 

Noah: So what do you think about it?  I’d be happy if you liked it. 

Noah: I was thinking that it might be very different from the perfume that you usually wear. 

Noah: So I tried to create a fragrance that’s more subtle and gentle.

Noah: So that if you wanted to relax, or even change up your mood a little, please feel free to wear it. 

Guda: Yes, maybe I’ll use it right away!

Noah: Hehe, then that’s great!

Noah: Hmm? A suggestion from the Master?

Noah: Since there’s two bottles, why don’t we each keep one and swap scents every now and then…?

Noah: Aah, that is… So there’s that option too, huh? Hehe.

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PS: The confiscated wine was enjoyed by the staff and other Servants.

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A Soothing Fragrance

A return gift from Nemo/Noah.

A pair of perfume bottles.

It’s designed for storage, not portability. To be used gradually by transferring the fragrance bit by bit  to another container.

Each bottle features a design that reminds one of a “dove(?)” and an “ark.” 

The anchor ornament, an element that was not originally part of the ark, also gives a "Nemo" feel to it. Formulated under the supervision of Nemo/Noah and with the full support of the Nemo series, it also features exquisitely crafted crystal glass engraving.

Though each bottle has a distinct scent, in truth...

There is a hidden trick: they become most captivating when blended together.

Dante: Hehe…

Dante: Welcome to the Underground (Hell)!

Guda: Can I just go home?

Dante: Hehe… Time out, time out for a bit…

Dante: That’s so mean, that’s so mean of you! Even though I went to the trouble of creating such an atmosphere…!

Dante: Ah, of course I know you’re here because of chocolate, so here’s my return giftー...

Guda: Wait! Wait! Guda: I haven’t even given you anything yet!

Dante: Yeah, that’s right. But you will be giving me chocolate, right?

Dante: If for some reason, you won’t, then it’ll be too embarrassing for me, so I’ll commit harakiri…

Dante: It’s something famous from the Far East, right? Harakiri. Hehe, after all, I’m decently knowledgeable about foreign cultures…

Dante: By the way, what actually is “harakiri”? Cutting open…? The stomach…?

Dante: P-please cancel what I just said earlier…

Guda: Don’t worry, I’ll be giving you chocolates.

Guda: So stop it with the harakiri!

Dante: Hehe… Of course… Now then, once again this is my thanks for the chocolate.

Dante: Here you go.

Guda: Thanks! Can I open it?

Dante: (Flinch!) O-of course!

Guda: A “appointment ticket”...?

Dante: Hehe… The truth is, I actually can’t think of what to give to you as thanks…

Dante: So won’t you think of what I should give, together with me…?

Guda: So it’s come to that, huh…

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Dante: Hehe… I couldn’t concentrate, so let’s change venues…

Guda: So, about that return gift…

Dante: Hehe… So about that… Please tell me what you want…

Dante: Eh?! You don’t have anything you want in particular? That’s troublesome, then that means I couldn’t give you anything!

Guda: I’m happy with just your thanks…

Dante: Hehe… Saying “anything is fine!” is just the same as saying “everything is no good!”...

Dante: Remember, when asked “What should we have for dinner?” (copying old!Moriarty’s voice), answering with “Whatever’s fine.” (copying young!Moriarty’s voice) is a taboo…!

Guda: Well, even if you say that…

Guda: Even just those feelings of appreciation are important to me, so I’m happy even with just that.

Dante: Well… You’re right about that, but… This puts me in a bind…

Dante: Then, what about I give suggestions and you tell me what you’d like the most…

Dante: First is… Oh, that’s right. What about I hand over my copyright to you?

Guda: You suddenly just threw in something outrageous as a gift, huh…

Dante: Hehe… The copyright to my Divine Comedy… If all goes well, you’ll become super rich…

Dante: Though, regarding how to enforce that copyright… Please think of a way by yourself…

Dante: You don’t want it? It’s a no, huh…

Dante: Then how about this one. A “shoulder massage ticket”...

Guda: Well, I’m happy about that, but…

Dante: Your shoulders aren’t that stiff, huh… Hehe… You’re still young after all…

Dante: Alright, then what about I give you my autographー

Dante: No. Wait. Don’t tell me you have other authors’ autographs?

Dante: Huh? You have Shakespeare’s autograph?! And it even came with a sonnet?!

Dante: What’s with that! I want it! Also, that makes mine have no impact at all…

Dante: Cancel… Please cancel that autograph thing…

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Dante: Right… The most important thing is… The real treasure is the bond that we’ve cultivated up until now…

Dante: Hmm… Hmm…?

Dante: Why do I feel like the conversation has gone off the track…

Guda: How about we take a break?

Dante: Yeah… Let me change my Saint Graph too…

Dante: Phew…

Dante: (sighs)

Dante: Eu…

Guda: Eu?

Dante: EUREKA!!!

Guda: That surprised me!

Dante: Hehe… My apologies… But a wonderful idea finally ran through my mind… Of what I should give to you…

Dante: It’ll take quite a bit of time. So please wait here for a while…

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Dante: Hehe… Please take this.

Guda: Is this the same thing on Dante’s head?

Dante: Hehe… That’s right! It’s a laurel wreath… The color is a little different from mine though.

Dante: By the way, a laurel wreath is a symbol of victory and glory… I pray that this would be of help to you, even if just a little…

Guda: Thank you.

Dante: You’re welcome… Hehe… Now, this is where I walk away in a cool manner… (disappears)

(appears again)Dante: Hehe… I forgot to take the chocolate…

Guda: It’s because you walked away even before I could give it to you…

Hehe… A Laurel Wreath of Glory and Victory

Hehe... And so, this is a laurel wreath. Made with just a teeny, tiny, bit of mana... 

Apparently, it originated when Apollo, the sun god, was chasing a nymph, and she transformed into a laurel tree. In grief, he made a crown from the laurel leaves and wore it...

Hehe... That might give a slightly bad image here in Chaldea, so please pretend that you didn't hear it...

Anyway, this is said to be a miraculous object that governs victory and glory...

英絵極点：蘆屋道満

Heroic Spirit Culmination: Ashiya Douman

The Seven Lost Belts.

The Correction of the Extra Class.

The conclusion of an unprecedented search for the Holy Grail.

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