#tosakamaru

Supposed younger sister: Uh... Onii... Onii-chan. Tosakamaru-onii-chan! Tosakamaru: *laughs* That’s it. Supposed younger sister: Onii-chan... I love you! ~end of Tosakamaru’s vision~ Tosakamaru: That kind of feeling! Sasami: It’s impossible for this kind of thing to happen. Tosakamaru: Why? There’s a possibility of it being a younger sister– Sasami: What I meant that is impossible is... you being so incredibly nice. What’s with this “Onii-chan, I love you”? Tosakamaru: I’ve been long thinking it’d be okay like that! A cute sister, I mean. Sasami: What’s with that? I short, it means I’m not cute. Kuroumaru: Calm down, Sasami. Tosakamaru, too, don’t provoke Sasami. Tosakamaru: Ah. Ei, ei. Sasami: Honestly... why don’t you think about it more realistically?! If Oyaji-dono really had an ille... illegitimate child, what on Earth would this become?? Tosakamaru: That’s why we’re just making up mental images! Besides, what about you? Sasami: Me? Tosakamaru: Aah. When this time comes... will you be okay? Sasami: hmph. Of course I’ll be okay! I... If it was me... ~Sasami’s vision~ Karasu Tengu: *comes flying* I sure made you wait, huh? This here... is your younger brother. Supposed younger brother: Pleased to meet you, Onii-sama, Onee-sama! Sasami: *gasps* “Onee-sama”? Karasu Tengu: It’s natural you’d be shocked, but... as older brothers, as older sister, please, look after this child. That’s it! Sasami: No way... it’ll be trouble! Someone that knows nothing as younger brother... Supposed younger brother: I know a lot! Sasami: Eh? Supposed younger brother: Sasami-onee-sama, you’re the combination of Chichi-ue-sama’s (honorable father’s) blood, who is always trying to stay by his side and be supportive! You’re a pretty fine Ane-ue-sama! (honorable older sister)! Sasami: W... what are you... saying? Supposed younger brother: You also manage to work successfully, despite the lack of help of the Ani-ue-sama’s (honorable older brothers’)! Nura Clan’s members are always relying on you, ne? Sasami: “Relying on me”...? That... Supposed younger brother: And... erm... after learning about that, I took a conclusion. Sasami: “A conclusion”? Supposed younger brother: Yes! Sasami: What is it? What is your conclusion? It’s okay to hurry up and try saying it. Supposed younger brother: Hu-hum... y-you’re beautiful, Sasami-onee-sama! Sasami: Eh?? Supposed younger brother: I-I’m sorry! But... you’re really beautiful. That’s why... I... S... Sorry! Sasami: No... that’s nothing to apologize for... Supposed younger brother: Sasami-onee-sama...! You’re kind, ne? Sasami: ah... is that so...? Supposed younger brother: I’m... really happy! I was able to have... a pretty and kind Onee-sama! Sasami: I’m also happy... that I was able to meet... a cute younger brother like you. ~end of Sasami’s vision~ Tosakamaru: Aren’t you happy too?! Sasami: No... that’s why this is a talk of possibilities! Just thinking about the possibilities– Kuroumaru: *sweat-drops* Sasami... you have that kind of preference...? Sasami: “Pref”...?! What’s... with that... even Kuroumaru...?! Tosakamaru: Oi, oi, stop that! Don’t get worked up just because your younger brother version is a fail– Sasami: *hits him* Tosakamaru: Agh!! It hurts... kh... ah, don’t use your hands! Your hands are...! Sasami: It’s because you were spouting unpleasant things. YOU’RE AT FAULT FOR EVERYTHING. Tosakamaru: Ngh, what’s with that? The one at fault isn’t me! Isn’t the one at fault the illegitimate child-making Oyaji?! Sasami: That is... that is... Kuroumaru: *sigh* No matter how much we discuss about it, we won’t be able to figure anything out, after all... if it keeps up like this... there may be need for a personal secret investigation. Sasami/Tosakamaru: “Secret investigation”?! Kuroumaru: Aah. About the truth. ~ Karasu Tengu: *slowly opens door* Good... no one is looking, right? Haa! *flies* [bushes moving] Kuroumaru: He left, huh? Sasami: Aah. He left. Tosakamaru: He made an awesome escape... will he be going to a see her, after all? Our younger sister... Sasami: It’s a younger brother. Kuroumaru: We can’t be sure, right? Anyways, to be able to find out the truth, we have to secretly follow Oyaji-dono. You two... are prepared, right? Tosakamaru: Aah, we are. No matter what comes up, we won’t get startled. No matter what cute younger sister comes up~ Sasami: I’m saying it’s a younger brother. Kuroumaru: And I’m saying we can’t be sure! Anyways, let’s go! *flies* Sasami/Tosakamaru: Aah! *follow* ~ Tosakamaru: Where is he going, that Oyaji? Sasami: Just now, there was certainly a small mountain over there... Kuroumaru: Does that mean the one waiting for Oyaji-dono is there? Tosakamaru: Poor thing... an illegitimate child, and even having to live alone in a mountain, my younger sister...! Sasami: I’s my younger brother. Kuroumaru: “Ours”, right? Isn’t it?! Tosakamaru: Ah! Sasami: What is it, Tosakamaru? Tosakamaru: Oyaji is coming this way! Sasami: Whaaat~?! Kuroumaru: Don’t waver, you two! It seems he hasn’t noticed us. Let’s hide behind that building. Tosakamaru/Sasami: Aah! Trio: *hiding* Tosakamaru: *whispers* Oi! Oyaji is right there! Sasami: *whispers* Ahh! Be quiet! Karasu Tengu: Weird... I was certain I felt someone around here, but... Tosakamaru: *whispers* This is bad... we’ll be found out! Karasu Tengu: Hm... there’s no way a person would be following me from this height... could it be...?! Trio: Kh...! Karasu Tengu: A bird...? Trio: ?! Karasu Tengu: I see! It’s a bird! It’s surely a sparrow or something, right? Sasami: Eh? “Sparrow”? Tosakamaru: Kuroumaru, sparrow! Do a sparrow cry! Kuroumaru: U... understood! *does a sparrow sound* Karasu Tengu: Oh~! It was really a sparro... no. But wait a minute... a sparrow flying at night is strange... Tosakamaru: *whispers* Oi, what were you doing, Kuroumaru?! Kuroumaru: *whispers* what Tosakamaru said! Karasu Tengu: Oh! I know! It’s not a sparrow... but a chicken? Tosakamaru: *whispers* “Chicken”?? Kuroumaru: *whispers* Do it, Tosakamaru. Tosakamaru: *whispers* Me?! Sasami: *whispers* Tosakamaru! Tosakamaru: *whispers* I get it! *does a chicken sound* Karasu Tengu: No, no... there’s no way it’d be a chicken. Its time is also at morning. Besides, it can’t fly. Sasami: *whispers* What were you doing, Tosakamaru?! Tosakamaru: *whispers* No...! You told me to... Karasu Tengu: Oh~, I see~! This time, there’s no mistaking it! The one I saw earlier was... that black form in the darkness... black... agile... a penguin, right?! Trio: *whispers* “Penguin”?! Sasami: *whispers* a penguin? Such a thing... Tosakamaru/Kuroumaru: *whispers* Sasami. Sasami: *whispers* Ah... me? Kuroumaru: *whispers* We’ll be even. Tosakamaru: *whispers* Ora! Do it! Sasami: *whispers* Hm... understood. *does a penguin sound* Tosakamaru: *whispers* W-w-wait a mome... wait a moment! Penguins do “pen pen”?? Sasami: *whispers* Then, what do they do? Tosakamaru: *whispers* Th... that is... er... “pe”? Sasami: *whispers* “Pe”? Tosakamaru: *whispers*P-p... ah, no, wrong! That’s not it... hum... Kuroumaru, do it! Kuroumaru: *whispers* Penguins don’t cry. Sasami: *whispers* No, they do! Tosakamaru: *whispers* For sure, ne! It’s fine, just try crying! Hora! Kuroumaru: *whispers* I’m saying penguins don’t cry! Sasami: Uooah?! Tosakamaru: Wh... what is it, Sasami?! Kuroumaru: You know how penguins cry? Sasami: That’s not it! That was not it... Oyaji-dono is gone! Tosakamaru: Ah?!/Kuroumaru: Ah. Sasami: *sighs* We were fooled... by Oyaji-dono... khh... [wolf sounds] ~ Trio: *flying* T/S: *Sigh* Tosakamaru: Ah, mou, let’s go home. It’s gonna be impossible like that... Sasami: Yeah. Oyaji-dono had left his trace... probably planning to fool us from the beginning. Kuroumaru: Not yet. Sasami/Tosakamaru: Kuroumaru...?! Kuroumaru: if it’s impossible, I won’t ask you to follow. However, I really want to keep on investigating. I want to make sure Oyaji-dono isn’t betraying us! Tosakamaru/Sasami: Ah... Kuroumaru: Oyaji-dono has come to this mountain... that’s why, there’s the possibility that here there’s some clue of– [dog sounds] Sasami: What?! Tosakamaru: Wild dogs, right? Probably live on this mountain... Sasami: That is right, but... something is odd... Tosakamaru: “Odd”? Uh? No good! Isn’t that... a human kid?! Sasami: He’s being attacked by the wild dogs, right?! Kuroumaru: Let’s help him, Sasami, Tosakamaru!! Sasami/Tosakamaru: Aah! Karasu Tengu: Won’t you stop, you dogs?! Trio: *halts* Ah?! Kuroumaru: That... voice is... Tosakamaru: Over there!! Sasami: Oyaji-dono!! Karasu Tengu: Aaah!!! Do you want any more?! [dogs whine and leave] Karasu Tengu: Heh... it was becoming dangerous... Kuroumaru: Oyaji-dono!!! Trio: *lands* Karasu Tengu: Y... you guys... kh! You were still following me? Kuroumaru: What’s the meaning of this, Oyaji-dono? Sasami: That’s right! Please explain. Karasu Tengu: N... no good! Leave immediately, you guys! Tosakamaru: W... what’s with that? Karasu Tengu: Quiet! Just come! *leaves* Trio: Oyaji/Oyaji-dono!? *follows* ~ Kejourou: EEEEH?! Then it wasn’t an illegitimate child! Tosakamaru: Aah. Kuroumaru: The one who Oyaji-dono kept calling was just a normal human child. Moreover, the latter didn’t know Oyaji-dono was a youkai. Kejourou: But... where did he know him from? Kuroumaru: The child sent an e-mail to his site. As they kept exchanging e-mails, they became mail pals, and then it became like that. Kejourou: And the identity remains secret... somehow, he seems like a Daddy-Long-Legs. Kuroumaru: Oyaji-dono said that... he had a fragile body, he couldn’t play outside. And that, when he spoke to Oyaji-dono, he had lots of fun no matter what. Kejourou: Heh~? Are? But, he was being attacked by those dogs at the mountain, right, that child? Tosakamaru: That... seems to have been Oyaji’s fault. Kejourou: Karasu Tengu’s? Tosakamaru: Hm. He was always telling him to do his best not to lose to his sickness, and he ended up taking it too seriously. It seems he was secretly trying to exercise in the mountains in the middle of the night without telling his parents. Kejourou: Was that so? Sasami: It seems Oyaji-dono couldn’t stop that child... and so, he was left with no choice but to go out to check on and protect him himself. Kejourou: *laughs* So that’s why he kept leaving? Kuroumaru: In the end, we were completely mistaken about the illegitimate child thing. Sasami: But, to go that far just to keep that child a secret from us... Tosakamaru: Sure stinks, huh~? And he even made himself secret from the child. Sasami: But... doesn’t it smell fishy? Kuroumaru: Sasami... Tosakamaru: Well, well, isn’t it fine? We already found out Oyaji has no illegitimate child! No... actually, there might be some possibility after all... Sasami: Tosakamaru... Tosakamaru: Okay, okay. There isn’t, there isn’t! That Oyaji couldn’t– Karasu Tengu: “Couldn’t” what? Tosakamaru: Aagh?! Wah! Sasami: Uoh?! Oyaji-dono! Kuroumaru: You had been here? Karasu Tengu: I came in just now. By the way, you guys... do you have some time? Trio: Eh? Karasu Tengu: No... about that... that child will become lonely again. So, you guys, hum... wouldn’t you... talk to that child? Trio: Eh?? Karasu Tengu: That child yearns for friends. That’s why, you guys could also... Sasami: Hah... if Oyaji-dono is saying, then... Tosakamaru: I guess... seeing him just once wouldn’t hurt... Karasu Tengu: Idiot!! If he finds out we’re scary youkai, that child’s poor body will– Kejourou: Isn’t it fine~? Like this, they could become real siblings! Trio: Haaah?! Karasu Tengu: Oh... that’s right, huh~? That would be fine too– Kuroumaru: No, no, it wouldn’t be fine! Sasami: Please get real, Oyaji-dono! Trio: Oyaji/Oyaji-dono! Karasu Tengu: Eeeei, quiet!! Can’t you listen to your father’s requests even when it is about a child?! You are, from now on... MY FOUR-FEATHERED CROWS~!!!

Tsurara: The weather’s nice today, isn’t it. Tosakamaru: Yeah, it is. Tsurara: It really is, Tosakamaru. Tosakamaru: Yeah, Yuki-onna. Tsurara: (giggles) You know, when the weather’s this nice, I kind of…really kind of…feel like I’ll really melt away. (fainting sound) Tosakamaru: Ah, oi, hang in there! Sasami: Don’t move! Tosakamaru! The same goes for you, Yuki-onna! Tsurara: I can’t…I’m at my limit… Tosakamaru: Haven’t you had enough, Sasami? How much longer do we have to hold these buckets while standing in the garden? Sasami: Until you get permission from Oyaji-dono. Tsurara, Tosakamaru: Ehh… Sasami: Is this not the punishment that you deserve? You two are the ones who mocked him so. Tosakamaru: Geez, you sure ratted us out, Sasami. Sasami: Be quiet. You really are something, daring to run away and pin the blame all on me. How much trouble do you think I had to go through in order to dispel Oyaji-dono’s misunderstanding? Besides, you guys always, always – (rustling of feathers) Kuromaru: Are you still angry, Sasami? Sasami: Kuromaru! Tosakamaru: Ahh! Where did you head off to? Kuromaru: Well, I…just did my usual patrol around town… Tsurara: You say that, but you just ran off as far as you could! Because you didn’t want to get scolded by Karasu Tengu…! Kuromaru: I wouldn’t do something like… Sasami: You’re terrible, Kuromaru! Leaving me behind like that, causing Oyaji-dono to doubt me so! Kuromaru: I apologize, Sasami. It’s as you say…! Tosakamaru: Though, what could we do but run away? All he ever does is get angry… Tsurara: Yeah, exactly! He’s always mad! Sasami: That’s just because he worries about us. You should be thankful – there’s nothing to be discontent about. Tsurara: Aren’t you actually sick of it, despite what you say? Sasami: …!! Ngh… What are you saying? I haven’t done anything to get scolded by him in the first place. Kuromaru: Didn’t you? The other day, weren’t you five minutes late to your patrol – Sasami: K…! Kuromaru! Tosakamaru: Oh yeah. You looked like you were going to cry when Oyaji yelled at you. Sasami: Ngh… I was not! Tsurara: Eh!? Just for being five minutes late? That’s way too harsh! And towards a girl! There are all sorts of things we have to do to get ready before going out. Right? Sasami: Well, yes… I have to polish my glasses, for one… Tosakamaru: The point is, you really don’t feel like listening to him in the end when he nags you that way. Kuromaru: Hm. Perhaps. Sasami: Kuromaru!? Kuromaru: Ah, no. I mean…I’ve always had this thought. I want Oyaji-dono, as a leader of this land, to get involved with things of a more substantial scale. If he continues to interject in such trifling matters, it stands to reason that it could take a toll on his dignity. Sasami: That’s… Well, I do also wish for Oyaji-dono to continue on in an awe-inspiring manner… Tosakamaru: Oh, so you’re not happy with how oyaji does some things either, huh. Sasami: Eh? Tsurara: Is that true? Why don’t you try talking to us about it, Sasami! Sasami: It’s nothing like that! Just…I hear that Oyaji-dono was a warrior whose very name alone caused enemy youkai to tremble. I’d just like to be able to see that sight once more… Kuromaru: I see. So you want him to lead us – his children – from the forefront, and fight. Sasami: Well… (sigh) I suppose. My respect for him would grow even higher if he could do so. Tsurara: That’s true. I haven’t seen Karasu Tengu fight lately, not at all. Sasami: No. Oyaji-dono is simply leaving the fighting to us. If he were to stand on the battlefield himself, then that would no longer – Tosakamaru: I see. So in other words, both you and Kuromaru want him to be like that. Tsurara: What about you, Tosakamaru? Tosakamaru: Hm… I guess in my case…hm… I’d rather see some action over just words. Everyone: (shock sound) Eh!? Kuromaru: Action over words? So that would mean… Sasami: That you don’t want to be scolded just verbally, but… Tsurara: No way… That’s the kind of thing you’re into, Tosakamaru? Tosakamaru: Not a chance! I’m not saying I want him to hit me or something! Why would I want that! Tsurara: But it sounds like you like that sort of – Tosakamaru: Absolutely not! What I’m saying is that I’d like him to not just order us around but do things himself as well! Everyone: Ohhhh. Sasami: No, what are you saying? Wanting Oyaji-dono to do things himself – how uncouth. Tosakamaru: What? Weren’t you the one who said you wanted him to fight? Sasami: That… This and that are completely different. Tosakamaru: Well, whatever’s fine. The point is that I’d appreciate it if he took more action. Tsurara: Like what, specifically? Tosakamaru: Hmm… For starters, cleaning the bathroom. Sasami: …What? Tosakamaru: Then how about the cooking – all of the chores at any rate, and – Sasami: Just wait a second! Tsurara: Yeah, wait! Sasami: Yuki-onna…! Tsurara: Wouldn’t it be strange for him to clean the bathroom, then cook? He should first do the cooking, then the cleaning and washing – Sasami: That’s not what I mean! How could you have Oyaji-dono do the housework? Tosakamaru: What, is that bad or something? Sasami: Of course! Just who do you think he is? Tosakamaru: Oyaji’s oyaji, isn’t he? Is it bad for a dad to help out with the chores? Sasami: He’s a leader of the Nura clan. How could you even think of making him help with the cooking or cleaning? Tsurara: So you can’t do those things if you’re the one at the top? Sasami: Yuki-onna… You, too… Tsurara: I don’t think that what Tosakamaru’s saying is wrong, you know. Rather, the guys in the Nura clan are all complete slobs! Don’t you ever think that you’d like them to at least take care of their own things? Sasami: Well… But…! Tosakamaru: See? So it looks like we’ll be getting Oyaji to help out with the chores. Kuromaru: Shouldn’t you, first, Tosakamaru? Tosakamaru: Whoa! You were here, Kuromaru? Kuromaru: …I believe I’ve been next to you the whole time… Tsurara: Anyway, what do you mean by, “You, first”? Kuromaru: It’s just like it sounds. If you’re going to say to Oyaji-dono that he should do so and so before saying such and such…then what about you, Tosakamaru? Tosakamaru: …Why are you bringing me up? Sasami: Yes, Kuromaru is right. Before you get Oyaji-dono to do chores, you should take care of your own daily matters as well. You are way too messy! You leave your clothes scattered about, as well as the remnants of your meals, and when you go bathe – Tosakamaru: All right, all right already! What the heck…I didn’t the topic would shift to me. Sasami: Hmph. You reap what you sow. Tsurara: But…when you compare Tosakamaru and Kuromaru, Kuromaru gives off a more diligent feeling. Kuromaru: Really? Sasami: Yeah, Kuromaru is serious and reliable! He assists Oyaji-dono and takes care of us two, in addition to handling his own affairs. He has one sibling in particular who requires a lot of work, after all. Tosakamaru: Yeah, yeah. Deeply sorry for that. Sasami: Geez. I wish you’d learn something from Kuromaru. Kuromaru: No, I’m not really all that amazing. I still lack enough experience – Sasami: What are you saying? If that’s true, then what would that make Tosakamaru? Tsurara: Yeah! I think you’re wonderful, Kuromaru! Kuromaru: Oi, Yuki-onna. Why are you also – Sasami: You have the courage to stand at the head of the battlefield, above all else. Tsurara: You notice the little things, too. Sasami: You have a strong sense of responsibility – Tsurara: Plus you’re really open minded – Sasami: You’re a really dependable man, Kuromaru. Tsurara: Yeah! You’d make a great wife any day! Sasami: Yes, a great wi…a wife… …A wife? Tsurara: I got it! We should get Karasu Tengu to be more like Kuromaru! Someone who wouldn’t be embarrassing no matter where he goes, and a great wife – Sasami: Oi, Yuki-onna, y… What do you mean by “wife”? Tosakamaru: Yeah. Oyaji’s already got three kids and all. Tsurara: Oh, right. Then he can be a kind mother – Sasami: Enough of this nonsense! Why did the conversation end up this way? Oyaji-dono is Oyaji-dono, so making him be like a mother is just – (wings flapping) Sasami: Ah! Kuromaru: Eh! Tosakamaru: This pattern…did Oyaji – Tsurara: – show up again!? Oh no, Sasami’s going to get yelled at again – Sasami: Why me? You guys are the ones in the wrong – Kuromaru: Keep quiet, all of you! Everyone: Huh? Tosakamaru: What’s up, Kuromaru? Why are you suddenly being so serious? Kuromaru: These flapping sounds…are not from Oyaji-dono’s wings. And there’s no one else in the Nura clan right now who flies in the air. Sasami: Which means…it can’t be! (roaring noise) Tsurara: !! It’s – Tosakamaru: An enemy! It’s an attack! (battle sounds; the three siblings struggle) Tosakamaru: Damnit… This guy’s strong… Sasami: For an aerial battle to pose this much difficulty… Kuromaru: Right now, any youkai who can are banding together to drive the enemy off. If we don’t hold it off here, then the Nura clan will…! Tsurara: Everyone, stay strong! (youkai roars) Tsurara: Ahh! Sasami: Run, Yuki-onna! Tsurara: No! You guys are putting your lives on the line and fighting here! I can’t just…! Tosakamaru: Yuki-onna! Tsurara: Kya! ??: Kahh! Everyone: !? Sasami: That’s…! Tosakamaru: Oyaji! Karasu Tengu: Haaa! (youkai roars in defeat) Tosakamaru: Oyaji just came out of nowhere and… Sasami: We couldn’t pin down this youkai, but he managed to… Karasu Tengu: Now, Yuki-onna! Tsurara: Huh? Ah…yes! Shine white in the darkness; shake in fear of the freezing wind! Noroi no Fubuki – Fuusei Kakurei! (sounds of the youkai getting frozen by her powers, followed by a loud crash) Tsurara: We did it! Kuromaru: Oyaji-dono… If he hadn’t stopped it’s movements, then…we wouldn’t have been able to defeat them. Tosakamaru: You’re kidding…that Oyaji of ours…? Kuromaru: I’m not. Oyaji-dono… He saved all of us. (flapping sound, followed by walking noises) Karasu Tengu: Phew. It has been a long time indeed since I’d cut down such a trifling enemy. Siblings: Oyaji-dono! (running noises) Karasu Tengu: Honestly. I can’t leave the clan to the likes of you yet. Kuromaru: Oyaji-dono… Sasami: You really are our Oyaji-dono! Karasu Tengu: Ha? What are you going on about, Sasami? Sasami: Oyaji-dono! Tosakamaru: Oyaji! Karasu Tengu: What, even you? This is rather awkward. Tsurara: (giggling) He’s blushing! Karasu Tengu: There’s no way that I would be – (cracking sounds) Uwah! Kuromaru: …Oyaji-dono? Sasami: What’s the matter, oyaji-dono? Karasu Tengu: (creaking sounds) My…my back… Everyone: Eh!?!? Tosakamaru: What the heck. Here I thought I got to see a cool side of you for once… Karasu Tengu: Quiet! This is all because you all are so usele…ss……gahhh! Kuromaru: Oyaji-dono!? Sasami: Please, hang in there! Tsurara: Sigh… Karasu Tengu can’t keep it together after all. I guess he’s still a long ways away from being the ideal dad… Karasu Tengu: What, Yuki-onna? What did you just say about me – uwahhhh! Can’t you – can’t you all carry me a little more slowly? Gwah…I swear, the entire lot of you…! Have none of you any pride as members of the Nura clan? Learn some pride, all of you! I will teach you lot how you should carry yourselves as members of the Nura clan, starting from scratch…! (crumbling sound) Karasu Tengu: Uwoh…my back, again… Uwaaaaa!!