SK Mentalite: Ren and Jeanne interviews [ English Translation ] Masterpost
While I do own the physical copy of the book in Japanese, I unfortunately don't have a scanner (neither did I wanted to damage the book) Rather, I found these images either from browsing in the Chinese SK fandom or from VK. So the photo qualities here aren't 100% high quality
I relied on using DeepL for translating these but if the translations seems off in some areas, please feel free to reach out and correct me so I can include credits to you for helping me out, thank you!
Interview with Tao Ren in Patch Cafe Beans
- THE Ren Leader -
Today's Guest is Mr. Tao Ren. While introducing photos of him from his family, I, Thalim, owner of Cafe "Mame", will host the show
Today's Morning Treat
Peach Buns
A peach shaped sweet bun. Filled with white bean paste. Tao Ren-san's favorite.
Tao Ren's photo album
Photography: The Tao Family
(Photo translations)
Number one
Short pants look best!
(Short pants look best! By Tao En)
Number two
Do I look like Ren......?
(Do I look like Ren......? By Tao Chin)
Number three
The Best smile
(Young Master's Best Smiler ever By Bason)
(Bottom Right translation)
Tao Ren
Tao Ren is the heir to a prestigious family of Chinese Shamans. His role as a leader is mainly to comment on his other members. He has a habit of drinking three bottles of milk a day. His hobby is relieving stress
The Shorts Era
Thalim: Well then, let's start by looking at the very first photo
Ren: ... The Tao Family has a rule that boys must wear shorts during Childhood!
Thalim: Ren-san, you were 13 at the time, right?
Ren: My sister handles all my clothes. It's her hobby!
Thalim: I see. Ah, the second one is the same style too. Haha, the height difference with Asakura-san is quite noticeable here...
Ren: True, I guess I take after my grandfather. But now we're almost at the same height. All thanks to drinking three bottles of milk per day.
Thalim: So your connection with Asakura-san is what helped you grow...
Ren: Yeah. It's thanks to him that I got my smile back
Thalim: And that's the third one huh? (Smiling...)
(Far left Photo translations)
Number four
Close Friend ⥠Tao Ran
(You two are so close â€ïž By Tao Ran)
Number five
The Young Master's in trouble!?
(The Young Master's in trouble!? By Bason)
(Top left-right)
My first friend and then...
Thalim: Number four... This is heartwarming. I understand Asakura-san played a role in repairing your relationship with your family. Do you still keep in touch with Asakura-san?
Ren: Yeah. He's my first friend after all. My family seems to like him too
Thalim: Your family must have felt reassured. Oh? Number five here shows an unusually unsettling expression you have here, Ren-san
Thalim: The one on the right is Maiden, right? What kind of scene is this?
Ren: Nothing! Maiden's just trying to revive me...
Thalim: Ah, so it was Shamash...
Ren: SHUT UP OR I'LL KILL YOU!!
Thalim: You've climbed the ladder of adulthood, haven't you? Now, let's introduce some supportive comments from the Kyonshis from the Tao family
Go for it, Tao Ren!
From the Five Curse Stars Unit
Hello, Master Ren. We, the five curse stars unit, awaits the day you become the head of the Tao family with arms as long as a dragon's and legs like an elephant's and a leopard's!
From the Torture Brothers
Ever since Master Ren gave us some seriously harsh torture, we've awakened to the side of being tortured ourselves. We'll serve you for life!
(Bottom left photo translations)
Number six
Don't catch a cold!
(Don't catch a cold! by Tao Jun)
Number seven
Eat vegetables too
(Eat your vegetables too by Tao Jun)
Number eight
I often think of him...
(Sometimes I remember... by Tao En)
We're always watching over you
Ren: Don't get so cocky... If I get serious, you'll be toasted in no time...
Thalim: S-sorry. Alright then, let's get back on track. Number six is... Hmm, you look very confident, Ren-san
Ren: WHO TOOK THIS PHOTO?!
Thalim: Huh? Oh, it's your sister. Her comments are overflowing with affection
Ren: Grr... Sister, don't even share this in the first place! It's an invasion of privacy!
Thalim: Well, that kind of negates the whole point of this project...
Ren: Who cares! Number seven is taken by sis too...? This is nothing but unnecessary trouble!!
Thalim: That just shows how much Ren-san cares. Look, number eight's photo is from your father
Ren: This is my favorite little tiger from when I was little... CUT IT OUT ALREADY!!!
Thalim: Thank you for joining us today
The Truth of the Holy Maiden
- X-LAWS Leader -
Iron Maiden Jeanne
The Maiden, revered as a holy child and praying for world peace. Through this tournament, this Bron-sama will expose the true heart of the Maiden, which has never been revealed...!
Interviewer / Bron
When we first met, I thought she was such a cocky brat... Well, I guess it won't hurt to go talk to her for a bit
Iron Maiden Jeanne
The symbol and leader of X-LAWS, one of the three kami-class shamans. Participated as X-1. Achieved the tournament's first ever feat by appearing completely almost naked in the opening match. Incidentally, after the first tournament began, the Maiden claimed it's first casualty
She was still young back then...
Bron: Your debut match was a shocker man~
Jeanne: Back then, I believed killing people was necessary to uphold my justice. Those who opposed me were nothing but evil... I suppose my thinking at the time was very immature
âČâŒShamash's Merciless judgment split NILES Anatel in half. His utter lack of malice in his words was terrifying
It was the first time in my life that I had been insulted at so directly
I started to wonder... Isn't there more than one form of justice?
Bron: Things weren't the same as before when you were in the plants. You've changed...
Jeanne: That's right. Participating in the tournament caused so many events that it had greatly changed my way of thinking. Until now, Marco was pretty much the only person I could talk to, and I spent most of my days trying out various methods of tortures... So, sitting around a table with a large group of people, letting alone having people I could call friends... What surprised me was that even when everyone went out, they all dressed very normally. I thought when going out into the outside world, you have to dress up properly. From that point on, I gradually began to think that everyone have different values, and that there isn't just one form of justice...
âČ⌠After the true nature of the organization was revealed, she ate breakfast with everyone. Maiden leaned forward, seemingly very happy being able to talk about fashion with Tamao
Bron: When Yoh broke his promise to you, did you forgive him so easily because of his influence?
Jeanne: Yes. Through interacting with many people, I began to feel that I wasn't special. When that became even more clearer, I thought Asakura Yoh also needed to hold onto his own sense of justice and learn to accept it
I want to walk my own path with my own will and feet
Bron: So that's why you were able to forgive him
Jeanne: Yes. Of course, I was indebted to him for saving the organization from crisis, but above all, I feel that he saved my heart too. Precisely because I understood I wasn't special, I could finally hold my own will about what I should do from now on and what I truly wanted. Absolute justice is a world at peace. That won't change. But rather than just following fate as before, I decided to move forward with my own two feet.
Looking back now, it seems like that moment was already...
Bron: So you had a bunch of life-changing events. There must have been some fateful encounters too
Jeanne: Ehehe. Yes. Through this tournament, I met many people and learned so much. Among them, meeting that one person was truly shocking. It was the first time in my life someone had greatly insulted at me to my face like that... Looking back now, from that very moment, I must have felt something for that person...
Marco: Okay, OKAY!! STOP! No need to say anything else further, Maiden-sama.
Jeanne: Oh? Marco? What is it? I was just about to go into details with my encounter with that person...
Marco: What the heck is wrong with you! Don't talk to Maiden-sama so casually! Come here! Now Maiden-sama, let us go.
âșDespite being revived by Shamash's kiss, he spits out insults with his saliva. The shock of his words was so great that Maiden bursts into tears
Marco: GOOD!! So it seems like you truly wish to die!! If you want an appointment with Maiden-sama, you will have to go through me first! A man like you is not permitted to approach Maiden-sama!! Our holy Maiden is a sacred being who since childhood, has endured all kinds of torture- burned by fire in the morning, limbs being torn apart at noon, water torture at night- all to bear the sufferings of this world!
Bron: But even the maiden is now...
Marco: DON'T ADDRESS HER SO CASUALLY BY HER NAME!! That's the second time today, you! Listen, our lady posesses the love and power to guide the world to peace! It's no exaggeration to call her the Holy Mother of the World!! Don't you dare think a man like you can speak to such a lady! PAY WITH YOUR LIFE!!
Bron: Ha! Stop acting like she's your damn property!! Maiden stands on her own now! Cut out the delusions, you perverted glasses freak!!