Miki-chan

Notes: —I was inspired to start this because my favorite translator for DL stepped away last year and I only found out now. As such, I'll be referencing the way she had her translations set up because it was very easy to read and navigate. —These are my own translations! I'm still learning so there might be errors. If you would like to use my translations, PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST. I do not give permission for my translations to be used other wise. —This is a WIP, new content will be linked to this page as soon as it's posted! The masterlist will be pinned for easy access. — Currently all of the routes are empty. I will write [COMPLETED] next to the route when I finish translating all of it.

[ プロローグ ・ PROLOGUE ]

[Episode 1] [Episode 2] [Episode 3]

[ 個人ルート ・ INDIVIDUAL ROUTES ]

織田 信長 — Oda Nobunaga [WIP]

豊臣 秀吉 — Toyotomi Hideyoshi

伊達 政宗 — Date Masamune

徳川 家康 — Tokugawa Ieyasu

武田 信玄 — Takeda Shingen

上杉 謙信 — Uesugi Kenshin

森 蘭丸 — Mori Ranmaru

Nobunaga: "I’ll take good care of you, Mai."

Mai: (...)

His deep crimson eyes loomed right before me, stealing my breath. He was smiling, yet his gaze was cold enough to freeze me to the bone.

Mai: "Let go of me…!"

—Mai slaps Nobunaga's hand away

Nobunaga: "..."

Only after I shake off his hand do I come back to my senses.

Mai: (This is bad—I might’ve angered him…!)

Hideyoshi: "You... What kind of insolence is this...?"

Nobunaga: "It matters not, Hideyoshi."

Mai: (Eh…?)

Nobunaga leans back against the armrest (1) and begins to laugh.

Mai: (He doesn’t seem angry… but why is he laughing? It feels like he’s making fun of me…)

Unable to bear the tension, I moved away from Nobunaga and took a seat at the far end of the room. (2)

Hideyoshi: "You, if you ever dare to raise a hand against Lord Nobunaga again…"

"I will cut you down where you stand."

Mai: "Eh…?"

Sitting beside Nobunaga, Hideyoshi fixes me with a furious glare.

"Cut me down…? Anyone would get mad if they were touched like that!"

Nobunaga: "Enough."

Mai: (...!)

His deep voice cut through the room sharply making me flinch—when suddenly, one of the retainers dropped to his knees at the entrance to the hall, his face deathly pale.

Vassal 1: "I have a report! We’ve received word from the scouts we dispatched to the west..."

"A minor lord under the Oda has raised a rebellion against you, Lord Nobunaga!" (3)

Nobunaga: "I’ve only just returned to Azuchi, and already there’s news of rebellion. No time to rest, it seems."

As he listens to the report, Nobunaga smiles—clearly amused, despite his words.

Mitsuhide: "Well then… how shall we proceed, my lord?"

Nobunaga: "I’ll go myself. The enemy numbers at most one or two thousand—in that case five hundred will be enough to strike them."

Ieyasu: "You’re going yourself, my lord? Leaving with only five hundred is reckless."

It was impossible to tell what Nobunaga, smiling with those cold eyes, was thinking. As I stare at him, stunned, our eyes suddenly meet.

Nobunaga: "Ah. And one more thing—"

"You shall come along as well."

Mai: "Eh, me too?!"

The room erupts in murmurs, but Nobunaga ignores it and continues.

Nobunaga: "Indeed. See to it that you bring me good fortune."

Mai: (When he said he’d keep me by his side as a good-luck charm… he wasn’t actually serious, was he!?)

Nobunaga: "Prepare yourself at once. We’ll gather the troops and march out before sundown."

Mai: (No way…!)

Selection → Absolutely not! (❤︎⁠) Mai: "—No way! Absolutely not! I’m not going!" Gathering every ounce of courage I could muster, I voiced my honest feelings. Nobunaga: "Whether you like it or not is none of my concern. This decision is final." → I can't do this! Mai: "I—I can’t do this! Going along to a battlefield… that’s impossible!" My voice trembles slightly with fear as I protest. Nobunaga: "There’s nothing impossible about it. You will simply stay by my side and watch the battle." → Do I really have to? Mai: "Do I really have to…?" As I timidly ask, he looks down at me with open disdain. Nobunaga: "Of course. Don’t waste my time with foolish questions."

Leaving me standing there in stunned silence, Nobunaga strode out the great hall.

Hideyoshi: "…If it’s Lord Nobunaga’s command, there’s no helping it. Don’t worry—it won’t be a major battle. I’ll help you get ready."

My protests fall on deaf ears as Hideyoshi grabs my wrist and drags me out of the hall.

And just like that, on my second day after traveling through time… I find myself witnessing firsthand a real-life battle.

—The scene shifts to the battle camp

A few hours later—inside what they call the main camp, something like a command center—I sit curled up, trembling. (4)

Mai: (How did it come to this…?)

From just beyond the thin canvas of the tent, I hear the pounding of hooves, the shouts of countless samurai, and—

the clash of steel along with bursts of gunfire ringing out, one after another, without pause.

Vassal 1: "My lord! The enemy general has appeared outside the castle on horseback!"

Nobunaga: "Rather than hole up and await death, he’s chosen to risk his life in battle. He’s got guts—I like that. I’ll put an end to this personally."

"You’ll be bored staying here, won’t you? Come—I’ll let you watch from my side."

Mai: "Um, I'll pass……"

Vassal 2: "Come, my lady, this way."

—The scene shifts to the battlefield

Before I can resist, I’m lifted onto a retainer’s horse and we ride straight out onto the open field.

Over the heads of the soldiers guarding me, I catch glimpses of spears and blades clashing.

Mai: (Please… if this is a dream, let me wake up.)

Enemy Commander: "Aim for Nobunaga’s head! Release the arrows!"

Whoosh—a flaming arrow slices through the air from the enemy lines.

Its burning tip veers off target and comes straight at me.

Mai: (No…!)

The instant I brace myself, unable to even scream—

—There is a slice of a sword and the sound of clashing metal

Mai: (—!)

The arrow is split clean in two, right before my eyes.

Nobunaga: "To mistake this woman for me… It seems the enemy archers are utterly useless."

When I slowly lifted my head, Nobunaga stood there with his blade drawn, his figure illuminated by the flames of battle, seeming to shine.

Mai: (Lord Nobunaga… saved me…?)

Nobunaga: "You—are you hurt?"

Mai: "N-No…"

Nobunaga: "Good. Then stand there and watch carefully."

"Your only task is to remain under my protection."

A faint smile crossed Nobunaga’s lips before his expression hardened, fixing the enemy with a cold, unyielding gaze.

Nobunaga: "I am your opponent—do not make that mistake again!"

Mai: (Such an overwhelming presence…)

His powerful voice made my heart pound strangely fast, and in that moment I felt like Nobunaga was the most dependable person in the world—

Before long, the tide of battle had completely turned.

With overwhelming force, our warriors cut down an enemy force nearly twice their size.

Enemy Soldier 1: "He’s a demon…"

Enemy Soldier 2: "That man, he’s a monster!"

Following the enemy soldiers’ pale, terrified gazes, I catch my breath.

Mai: (He hasn't even wiped away the blood splattered on him, yet he's smiling. But… his eyes are so cold.)

—The scene fades out and back in. Swords clash and men shout in the background

Before long, the enemy ranks collapsed completely and the general who had instigated the rebellion was shoved forward.

Even faced with the trembling general, Nobunaga is still smiling.

Nobunaga: "You dared raise your blade against me. You were prepared for the consequences, weren’t you?"

Enemy General: "I’ll give you everything, my castle, my men, all of it! Just… spare my life!"

Nobunaga: "Is your life truly worth that much?"

Enemy General: "What did you say…? You bastard…!"

*Shiiing*

His face red with rage, the general leaps up and draws his sword in one swift motion.

*CLANG*

But in that instant—Nobunaga strikes, and the general’s blade is sent flying from his grasp.

Nobunaga: It’s useless."

"You lost to a mere five hundred of my men. Curse your own foolishness for ever thinking you had a chance."

As the defeated general drops to his knees, all will to fight gone, Nobunaga lifts his gaze and gives his order in a low, resonant voice.

Nobunaga: "Drag every last person out of the castle and set it ablaze."

Retainers: "Yes, sir!"

Mai: (No way… is he really going to kill everyone who rebelled…?)

One by one, the defeated soldiers are captured—and in the distance, the small castle is swallowed by flames.

Mai: (He didn’t have to go this far…)

I could do nothing but stare in stunned silence at the devastation before me.

—The scene shifts to Mai's room

After returning from the battlefield, I collapse to the floor the moment I reach my room.

Mai: (Taking a person’s life so easily… it’s horrible.)

(The reason he could smile on the battlefield is because he doesn’t fear war at all. More than that…)

(He doesn’t think anything of taking lives.)

Hideyoshi: (muffled) “Hey, I’m coming in.”

*Shrrr*

The sliding door opens quietly, and Hideyoshi pokes his head in.

"I heard you were targeted by an arrow… are you alright?"

Mai: "Y-Yeah… Lord Nobunaga shielded me from it."

(I was really relieved when he protected me. He seemed so dependable, but…)

"Lord Nobunaga set fire to the enemy’s castle. Even after they surrendered, he showed no mercy… And the prisoners, by now they must—"

Hideyoshi: "No, Lord Nobunaga doesn’t kill people without reason. There’s no benefit in doing that."

Mai: "…Eh?"

Hideyoshi: "The enemy soldiers will live as farmers or townspeople. They’ll lose their status and their land will be governed by another lord, though."

"So that no other fools would mistake the Honnō-ji incident as an opportunity to rebel, Lord Nobunaga crushed them thoroughly with only a small force."

Mai: (So it wasn’t just about defeating the enemy in front of him, he was showing the strength of the Oda army to the entire country? I didn’t realize there was that much thought behind it…)

As the knot in my chest begins to ease, Hideyoshi tells me to go to Nobunaga’s chambers.

"Eh, why?"

Hideyoshi: "He saved your life, so it's only natural. Let's go."

Mai: "H-Hey, wait…!"

—The scene shifts to a dark hallway

Hideyoshi: "Head straight down this way you’ll reach the keep (5), that is where Lord Nobunaga’s room is. You’re probably exhausted, so thank him and come right back."

Mai: "But…"

Hideyoshi: "Show proper gratitude. He saved your life, didn’t he?"

Mai: (Ugh…)

—Retreating footsteps can be heard in the background

Leaving me with no room to argue, Hideyoshi walks off.

(I don’t want to go, but Hideyoshi-san is right. Even after hearing the reasoning, Lord Nobunaga is still terrifying. But…)

(No matter the reason… if he hadn’t protected me, I’d probably be dead.)

(…I’ll just thank him and leave right away.)

—The scene shifts to Nobunaga's room

Steeling myself, I headed to Nobunaga’s room—but there was no sign of him.

(Maybe he’s out? In that case, I’ll just head back for today—)

Nobunaga: "Ah… it’s you."

I flinched at the sudden sound of his voice. When I look closer, Nobunaga is seated on the wooden veranda extending from the keep, casually drinking from a sake cup.

"Why are you just standing there? Come here."

—The scene shifts to the balcony

Mai: "Y-Yes… Um, the reason I came to your room was—"

Nobunaga: "I don’t care what you came for. You’ve arrived at just the right time.

Mai: "…Eh?"

Nobunaga stood up, set his cup on the railing, and then suddenly leaned in, bringing his face close to mine.

Nobunaga: "I couldn’t sleep, so I was passing the time. You—come keep me company tonight." (6)

Mai: (K-Keep you company…?)

Nobunaga: "Don't look so dumbfounded. I'm telling you to warm my bed."

Mai: (Bedding… that's the futon, right? In other words…) (7)

"T-There’s no way I could do that!?"

Nobunaga: "Why not?"

Mai: "Because I’m not your wife or your lover!"

Nobunaga: "Ah. But you're by my side tonight. Isn't that reason enough?"

Mai: (On the battlefield, he wore such a ruthless smile… So why is he smiling so innocently now…?)

"A-anyway… I won't sleep with you!"

Nobunaga: "Good grief… I’ve picked up quite an outspoken woman." (8)

—The screen shakes

Mai: (Kya…!)

My back is pressed lightly against the wall as Nobunaga lifts my chin.

Nobunaga: "Instead of making pointless objections… start by serving me a drink with your lips."

His thumb traces the edge of my lips. The lightness of his touch stirred a sense of fear but at the same time sent an unwanted heat through me.

With my body pinned and unable to escape, my lips were gently coaxed open.

"No, stop…"

Nobunaga: "A sake cup doesn’t speak. Let me drink in silence."

He poured the sake between my parted lips, and as I fell silent, Nobunaga’s smirk deepened.

Those cold eyes pin me in place as he slowly leans closer.

Mai: (If it’s come to this…!)

—gulp.

I swallowed hard, downing the sake he had poured into my mouth.

"I’m not going to act as your cup!"

Nobunaga: "…"

"Hah…You’re an interesting woman."

Nobunaga’s laughter rang out through the darkness of the night. Biting my lip, I shoved at his chest.

Mai: "If you understand, then I’ll be returning to my room now."

Nobunaga: "No."

As I try to leave, he lightly catches my shoulder and presses his fingers gently to my lips once more.

"We’ll start over. I’ve decided that you are not leaving tonight."

Mai: (He wont let me go…)

Selection → Please don’t touch me (❤︎⁠) Mai: "Please don’t touch me… I’m not going to become yours." Nobunaga: "I never said you had to become mine. I’m simply telling you to spend the night with me—and entertain me." → Do I really have to? Mai: "Do I really have to…? Even when I’m telling you this clearly that I don’t want to?" Nobunaga: "Your will is irrelevant. Obey my command." → You’re seriously expecting me to spend the night with you? Mai: "Are you seriously expecting me to spend the night with you?" Nobunaga: "Of course. I only speak in decisions and facts."

Mai: "Forcing a woman who’s clearly unwilling… the era I come from, that’s a crime!"

Nobunaga: "The era you come from? What are you talking about?"

Mai: (Ah—Sasuke told me not to talk about where I’m really from. But…)

(If I don’t explain that someone from the modern world can’t do something like that, there’s no way he’ll understand!)

"…I told you when we met at Honnoji, but—I came here from five hundred years in the future!"

—The scene changes back to Nobunaga's room

And so… after returning to my room for a moment, I headed back to Nobunaga's quarters, clutching my bag as proof that I had come from the future.

Nobunaga: "What a peculiar leather pouch…"

Mai: "This is a bag from my time. You wouldn’t have materials like this in this era, right?"

Nobunaga blinked in surprise as he took the bag—and without hesitation, reached right inside.

*Rustle*

Nobunaga: "What is this strange doll? Some kind of charm or talisman?"

Nobunaga pulls out the prototype plush I’d left in there—"Kumatan."

Mai: "It's called a 'plushie.' It’s a doll that people keep on display just to look at and enjoy."

Nobunaga: "Enjoy…? What’s enjoyable about staring at this raccoon?"

Mai: "It’s not a raccoon—it’s a bear! Isn’t Kumatan cute!?"

Nobunaga: "So it’s called Kumatan… what an odd name."

Mai: "A-Anyway… look! There are plenty of tools and devices in here that don’t exist in this era, right?"

Nobunaga: "So it seems. But even if what you say is true—how did you cross five hundred years of time?"

Mai: "Well… I don’t fully understand it myself, but something called a wormhole suddenly appeared, and space-time warped, and—um…"

Nobunaga: "…"

Mai: "Anyway! Everything suddenly went white, I got dizzy, and then everything felt like it twisted and—"

Even as I gesture wildly and try to explain, Nobunaga’s expression grows increasingly stern.

(Oh no… I can’t explain it well at all! At this rate, he’ll never believe me.)

Nobunaga: "I see. I understand, more or less."

Mai: "Huh? You understood? From that…?"

Nobunaga: "Vaguely, yes. Due to a natural abnormality called a 'wormhole,' you crossed time—is that it?"

Mai: "Y-yes, that’s right."

Nobunaga: "In your time, five hundred years ahead, this phenomenon is called ‘time travel.’"

"It’s thought to be a purely hypothetical occurrence, yet you have actually found yourself caught up in it… is my interpretation correct?"

Mai: "That’s exactly right… You actually believe me?"

Nobunaga: "It is not a matter of 'believing.' It is simply a fact, is it not?"

Lord Nobunaga picked up my phone from among the personal belongings laid out before him and examined it intently.

Nobunaga: "It appears to be made by pouring something into a mold. This isn’t iron, nor is tin. There is no technology in this era capable of producing such a thing."

"…I've heard from the Western envoys (9) that the West has a concept called 'time.'"

"Compared to them, Japan’s scholarship is less advanced. There are countless truths of the world I’ve yet to learn, scattered beyond the sea. If it is a world five hundred years in the future, then all the more so."

"I cannot say for certain that a phenomenon like 'time travel' is impossible."

"So, can you return to your original time?"

Mai: "Ah… yes. In three months, another wormhole should appear. The location is probably in Kyoto where I first arrived."

Nobunaga: "I see. Then…"

"If you wish to leave this place and go to Kyoto three months from now, you must bet against me in a game of Go."

Mai: (A bet?! Why does it have to come to that?)

"W-Wait! I don’t even know how to play Go!"

Nobunaga: "Then I shall teach you. Whenever the mood strikes me, I will summon you. If you manage to defeat me even once, I will personally escort you to Kyoto in three months."

Mai: "Um… but what happens if I lose?"

Nobunaga: "Each time I win, I’ll claim one part of your body."

"Whether I touch you or kiss you… I shall have my way with you. That is what it means."

Mai: (Eh…?)

Nobunaga: "Even if I take you by force, you don't seem like someone who would yield to me. Then… I'll gradually subdue you and ravage both your body and mind."

Mai: "I… I would never agree to such a bet!"

Nobunaga: "If you refuse, you’ll miss your chance to return in three months. I’ll have you locked deep in the castle’s prison and never let you out."

Mai: "That’s… that’s horrible! You’re not even giving me a choice. Why would you go that far for me…?"

At that, Lord Nobunaga’s lips curled into a faint, amused smirk.

Nobunaga: "You are the first woman to refuse me. And the first to bare her fangs at me so brazenly. Suddenly… I find that I want you." (10)

His gaze sharpens, like a predator toying with its prey.

"If you want to return to your world safely, bet yourself and fight me."

Mai: (I’ve never even played Go but if I don’t accept… I won’t be able to go back.)

"Alright… I accept."

Nobunaga: "Then let us begin with the first match."

Mai: "Right now!?"

Nobunaga: "Yes. First decide whether you'll play black or white."

In high spirits, Nobunaga sets up the board and stones, efficiently explaining the rules to me as I sit stiff with tension.

And so, our game of Go began… but—

*Timeskip*

Nobunaga: "I win."

Almost as soon as we started, my territory on the board had completely vanished.

Mai: "……I’m a beginner! You could at least go easy on me!"

Nobunaga: "I have never gone easy on anyone in my life. Be it in a game of Go or in war."

"Now then, a promise is a promise. Shall I take 'this' for tonight?"

Mai: (Ah…!)

The hand I used to place my stones is seized and pulled toward him.

Nobunaga: "From this night forth, your hand belongs to me."

Drawing my hand to his lips, he dropped a kiss onto my fingertips.

His soft lips nipped at my skin almost roughly each time, making my fingers twitch in his grasp.

Mai: "Nn……"

A faint sting was felt at the tip of my pinky. Nobunaga’s hot tongue traced over the mark where he had playfully bitten me.

Mai: "Ngh, ah……"

A small sound slips out, and I quickly cover my mouth with my other hand.

Nobunaga: "Not a bad reaction. I’ll be thinking about which part of you to claim next."

As a finishing touch, he kissed my fingernail before finally releasing my hand.

Mai: (…)

Nobunaga: "I wonder which will come first—me claiming all of you, or you leaving this place?"

Mai: "I-I… I will never let things go the way you want!"

Nobunaga: "That’s the spirit. You’d better improve your skills at Go."

Mai: "I will! You don’t have to tell me! Excuse me!"

(…Wait, I can’t believe it. I completely forgot why I came here.)

Mai: "I… I forgot to say it, but thank you for saving my life today."

Nobunaga: "Haah?"

Mai: "But I'm still going to win the bet! Goodbye!"

Unable to meet his gaze, I turn and rush out of the room.

—The scene shifts to the hallway of the Keep

(What is with that man?! To kiss me like that… while teasing me!)

As I ran through the corridor, I bit my lip.

The bite mark on my right hand was still pulsing with heat, sending a sweet ache through my entire body.

I told myself the flush wouldn't fade because I was so angry at him.

(I'll definitely win and show Lord Nobunaga. I’m absolutely getting out of here and going back to the present!)

Clenching my fist tightly, I force myself to ignore the lingering sensation—

[TO BE CONTINUED]

Translation Notes: (1) Kyōsoku (脇息) is a traditional armrest used when sitting on tatami. Since there isn’t a direct, commonly used English equivalent, I left it as "armrest" to keep the meaning clear without overcomplicating the line. (2) 末座 refers to the lowest-ranking seat in a room, typically farthest from the person of highest status. (3) 大名 (daimyō) refers to a feudal lord who ruled a domain under a larger power. I’ve left the translation as "lord" but I wanted to note that the mobile game just uses "daimyo". 反旗をひるがえす literally means "to raise the banner of revolt," a historical idiom meaning to rebel, which I’ve translated to read smoothly in English. (4) 本陣 (honjin) refers to a daimyo’s main field headquarters during battle—the central command post where strategy and orders are directed. Throughout the game and the mobile version too, Mai often comes across Sengoku-era terms she doesn’t recognize, so she often describes them in modern terms to make sense of them. (5) Tenshu (天守) refers to the central keep of a Japanese castle—the main tower where the lord resides. It’s translated here as "keep" to preserve the historical meaning while keeping the phrasing natural in English. The mobile game also just refers to his room as the tenshu. (6) Yotogi (夜伽) historically refers to attending on someone at night, often with intimate or romantic implications depending on context. I've translated it this way because his next line is Nobunaga clarifying that he wanted her to warm his bed which is also how the mobile game translates it. (7) Shitone (褥) is an older word for bedding (basically a futon). Mai’s confusion comes from the archaic phrasing and the fact that she doesn’t immediately register what he’s implying. (8) 吠える literally means "to bark," like a dog. In this context he is saying that she is feisty and is using it teasingly. (9) "Nanban (南蛮)," translates directly as "southern barbarians." It was a term used in Japan during the Sengoku period to refer to Europeans—primarily Portuguese and Spanish traders and missionaries—who arrived via southern sea routes. I’ve left it as 'western envoys' but the mobile game does translate nanban as "Portuguese missionary". (10) Nobungaga specifically says that Mai is first woman to refuse pouring sake (酌)—a culturally loaded act tied to service, hierarchy, and intimacy—rather than just a general refusal. Additionally, 真っ向から噛みついてきた literally means "to come at (someone) head-on, biting," it's an idiom for openly challenging or snapping back. I took some creative liberty with how I translated this line because I think it fits quite well.

[今川 義元 — Imagawa Yoshimoto]

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[森 蘭丸 — Mori Ranmaru]

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[上杉 謙信 — Uesugi Kenshin]

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[武田 信玄 — Takeda Shingen]

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[徳川 家康 — Tokugawa Ieyasu]

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[伊達 政宗 — Date Masamune]

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[豊臣 秀吉 — Toyotomi Hideyoshi]

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[織田 信長 — Oda Nobunaga]

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—The scene begins in front of Azuchi Castle

Masamune: "We’re here. The heart of the Oda army… Azuchi Castle."

Mai: (The real Azuchi Castle...!?)

Hideyoshi: "Hey, you—don't go appearing before Lord Nobunaga with that groggy look on your face." (1)

Mai: "…I never said I was going to see Lord Nobunaga in the first place."

Masamune: "You're pretty feisty for someone who just woke up."

A teasing voice murmurs right by my ear, and I jolt.

(I'm still being held by Masamune...!) (2)

"Just put me down already…!"

Masamune: "I refuse. You're nice to hold."

Hideyoshi: "Masamune, even looking like that (3), she’s a woman Lord Nobunaga has taken an interest in. Don’t lay a hand on her."

Masamune: "What’s that got to do with anything? I've taken a liking to her myself." 

"Overthrowing those above you is the natural order of the world. In war... and with women, too."

Just as I found myself drawn into those eyes—like a wild beast hunting its prey…

Town Girls: "Lord Hideyoshi! Welcome back!”

Town Girl 1: "Over here, quickly, Lord Hideyoshi!"

Town Girl 2: "You look as dashing as ever!" (4)

A line of women—town girls, by the look of them—had gathered along the road by the gate, waving with bright smiles.

Masamune: "Lively welcome, as always, Hideyoshi. How many of them have you made cry?"

Hideyoshi: "As if I’d ever do something like that!"

With a shrug, Hideyoshi jumps down from his horse and heads toward the group of women.

Hideyoshi: "I’ve told you, you don’t need to come out to greet me. What about your work at home—are you keeping up with it?"

Town Girl 1: "Of course, we tidied up quickly for you, Lord Hideyoshi!"

Town Girl 2: "You’ll be staying at the castle for a while, right? When can we see you?"

Hideyoshi: "I’m not about to make a lady do the inviting. I’ll send word once things settle down."

Town Girls: "We’ll wait for you as long as it takes!"

Mai: "What was that all about? His attitude is completely different from how he treats me…"

Masamune: "That’s just how Hideyoshi is. Though it seems you’re the exception. Still… it’s rare for a woman not to fall for his charms."

Leaning over my shoulder, Masamune peers at my face, his gaze full of curiosity.

Masamune: "You… who exactly are you?"

He leaned in so close our noses nearly brushed and I stiffened, when suddenly…

Mitsunari: "Welcome back, Lord Hideyoshi, Lord Masamune."

???: "..."

Masamune: "Well, that’s a rare sight. Didn’t expect Ieyasu to show up to greet us. Perfect timing—go on, introduce yourself."

After getting down from the horse, Masamune takes my hand as if it’s the most natural thing in the world and leads me toward the gate, where Mitsunari and the other man are waiting.

Mitsunari: "We’ve been expecting you."

Mai: (Somehow, his smile is so soothing. After everything that’s happened… it feels especially comforting.) (5)

Ieyasu: "...A weak-looking woman. You must be Mai?"

Mai: "Yes, nice to meet you… You’re Ieyasu,... right?"

Ieyasu: "What if I am?"

Mai: "I—I don’t really know how to respond to that…"

(This has to be Tokugawa Ieyasu, right…? Was he really this kind of person…? With a face that pretty, being treated coldly hurts even more…)

Hideyoshi: "Ieyasu, you call that a welcome? At least try smiling."

Masamune: "Come to think of it, I’ve hardly ever seen you smile, Ieyasu. What kind of face do you make when you do?"

Ieysau: "That’s none of your concern."

Mitsunari: "Lord Ieyasu, like Lord Masamune, is allied with Lord Nobunaga. Upon hearing news of the assassination attempt, he came here at once."

Mai: "S-So that’s why all these famous warlords are gathered here…"

Mitsunari: "Shall we end our conversation here? A room has been prepared for you—please take your time and rest."

Before I could object, Mitsunari gently urged me forward, and I stepped into Azuchi Castle…

Meanwhile, in the castle town below Azuchi… a man known as "Yuki" stood at the roadside, scanning his surroundings.

Yuki: "…It’s even livelier than I expected."

"Still… where the hell did Sasuke go? I haven’t seen him since yesterday."

As if brushing it off, the man exhales—and then glares up at Azuchi Castle’s keep, his eyes glinting with anger.

Yuki: "Sit tight, Nobunaga. I’m coming for you." (6)

—The scene shifts to Mai's room in Azuchi Castle

Upon stepping inside Azuchi Castle, I was escorted by Mitsunari to a cozy, comfortable room.

Mistunari: "I hope it’s to your liking… Please, make yourself at home."

Mai: "Thank you, Mitsunari-san"

Mitsunari: "Please, just call me 'Mitsunari.' And there’s no need to be so formal." 

Mai: "Eh—but…"

Mitsunari: "I insist."

Mai: "O-Okay… But it feels rude to drop honorifics completely, so… I’ll call you Mitsunari-kun."

(It’s hard to say no when he pressures me with a smile like that...)

Mitsunari: "Thank you. Please, take your time and get some rest."

—Mitsunari leaves

Mai: (I got separated from Sasuke-kun… What am I supposed to do now…?)

I sank down onto the tatami and opened the bag I’d been clutching the whole time.

There was "A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s Hottest Warlords," my phone, wallet, house keys, a pouch…

And a prototype plush—Kumatan—peeked out from inside.

Mai: (Oh right... I brought him as a sample along with my clothing patterns to my job interview—and just left him inside...)

(I'd finally made my dream come true and was about to start working as a designer, so why now... )

Just as a sigh escaped me, I heard a faint thud from above. 

I looked up at the ceiling to see a panel slide open… and a familiar face peeked down.

Sasuke: "Sorry to intrude."

Mai: "Sasuke-kun!? You came after me…?"

Sasuke: "Yeah. I hid when people showed up, but I followed you."

Mai: "Thank you…!"

With practiced ease, Sasuke dropped down from the crawlspace and lowered the cloth covering his mouth.

Sasuke: "I was watching from the shadows, so I’ve got a general idea of what’s going on. You’ve really landed yourself in quite a mess, haven't you?"

Mai: "You’ve certainly been through a lot yourself over these past four years, huh…? That entrance just now... you were a perfect ninja."

Sasuke: "Thanks. But more importantly—I failed to tell you something crucial earlier."

"Ever since I got here, I’ve been researching a way to return to the present. And just recently, I discovered that wormholes appear at fixed intervals."

"To put it simply... it means we have a way to go back to our own time."

Mai: "Huh!? Then could it be…!"

Sasuke: "Keep your voice down. It’d be a problem if I were found here."

"The underlying principles and mechanisms are still unclear, but based on the data and my calculations… the next wormhole should appear in three months."

"I’m still investigating where it will appear, but if we can make contact with it… there’s a high chance we can return to the present."

Mai: "I don’t really understand the details, but… it means we can go home, right? That’s a relief…!"

Sasuke: "However… for the next three months, it would be best if you stayed here."

"We’re in a war-torn era where conflict never ceases. It’s dangerous outside the castle… and you seem to have caught the attention of quite a few Oda warlords."

Mai: (He’s right… even if I tried to run, they’d probably just chase me down and catch me again…)

Sasuke: "And one more thing… be careful not to get too involved with people from this era."

Mai: "Too involved?"

Sasuke: "Simply put, developing romantic feelings. It’ll become a hindrance when it’s time to return to the present."

Mai: "Romance!? No way, absolutely not. Falling in love with a warlord? That’s impossible…"

Sasuke: "…If you say so. Also, it’d be safer to keep the fact that you’re from the future to yourself."

Mai: "Yeah… they probably wouldn’t believe me anyway, and I’d just seem suspicious."

(Even Lord Nobunaga and Mitsunari-kun seemed to think it was a joke…)

Sasuke: "I’ll be staying in the town just outside Azuchi for work with my employer, so I’ll come check on you from time to time."

Mai: "Work?"

Just as I start to ask, Sasuke’s gaze snaps toward the shoji screen.

Mai: (…! Is someone coming?)

Sasuke: "…We’ll continue this another time. See you."

Covering his mouth in one swift motion, Sasuke leaps out the window—and the shoji slides open soon after.

—There is a whooshing sound and Sasuke disappears then Mistuhide enters the room

Mitsuhide: "Seems you didn’t quite manage to slip away. Lord Nobunaga has summoned you—he wishes to see you." (7)

—The scene moves to the hallway

Mitsuhide turns on his heel, and I hurry after him.

Mai: (In the original timeline, he’s the one who was behind the Honnō-ji Incident, right?)

(It seems someone else attacked Lord Nobunaga this time, but… could he still be plotting a rebellion?)

As we walked side by side, my movements gradually stiffened.

Mitsuhide: "If you clench your hands that tightly, you’re going to hurt yourself."

Mai: (Huh?)

Mitsuhide takes my hand, only then do I realize how tightly I’d been clenching it, and draws it toward him. 

He presses a kiss to the back of it, and I jerk back in shock.

Mai: "W-What do you think you are doing!?"

Mitsuhide: "I thought I’d try to ease your tension."

Mai: "That had the opposite effect…!"

Mitsuhide: "My apologies."

Without losing his smile, Mitsuhide kept walking as if nothing had happened.

Mai: (Was he teasing me…? I have no idea what he’s thinking at all…)

Heightening my guard by twenty percent, I kept my distance as I followed behind Mitsuhide… (8)

—The scene shifts to Nobunaga's war room

When we stop in front of the inner chamber, the ornate, lavish sliding doors are thrown open.

Nobunaga: "You’re late."

Mai: "Ah… I’m sorry."

At the head of the room, seated in quiet authority… was Oda Nobunaga. (9)

Lined up on either side of him are Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Ishida Mitsunari,

Akechi Mitsuhide, Tokugawa Ieyasu… 

and Date Masamune.

Mai: (All these legendary figures from history… gathered in one place… This is unreal.)

Nobunaga: "What are you standing there dazed for? Come here."

Mai: "Yes…"

Fighting back the urge to shrink in fear, I step forward and kneel formally before him.

Nobunaga: "From this day forth, you shall live in this castle and serve me."

Mai: "But... I believe I already declined that offer."

Nobunaga: "I have no interest in your will. 'Yes' is the only answer you need to give."

Mai: (I’ve never seen anyone with eyes this cold…)

If I tried to run, there’s no telling what would happen to me later… The thought sends a chill down my spine.

Mai: (Just like Sasuke said… I’ll stay here for three months.)

"…Understood. But what exactly am I supposed to do?"

Nobunaga: "Nothing."

Mai: "Ehh…?...!"

Nobunaga’s long fingers close around my wrist, pulling me toward him.

Nobunaga: "Stay by my side. That alone is enough."

His low voice brushes sweetly against my ear, and my heartbeat stutters—but…

Nobunaga: "Having you at my side will ensure that I achieve the unification of this nation."

Mai: "So I’m basically just a good-luck charm…?"

Nobunaga: "That’s right. Don’t worry, I’ll see to it that in public you’re treated as a proper lady from some noble house." (10)

"Spend your time however you like—make-up, card games, shell matching… whatever suits you." (11)

Mai: (So… he’s telling me to just sit around and do nothing?)

"I can’t do that! If I just sit around, I’ll go crazy!"

Nobunaga: "What…?"

Masamune: "I understand exactly how you feel. I’m the same way myself."

Nobunaga: "Very well. Then I shall assign you the role of attendant to the Oda forces."

Mai: (An attendant…?)

Mistunari: "That’s a wonderful idea.  I would be happy to help as well."

Ieyasu: "…I don’t see how a woman this weak would be of any use."

Hideyoshi: "Ieyasu, don’t question Lord Nobunaga’s decision."

"Though I’m not inclined to trust a woman whose origins are unknown either."

Mitsuhide: "If you don’t trust her, then don’t let her out of your sight. There are plenty of ways she can be useful."

Nobunaga: "It’s settled, then. Serve me well, and prove your worth." (12)

Watching me struggle to keep up, Nobunaga smiles, clearly amused.

Mai: (I just have to hold out for three months… right? Sasuke-kun is with me, so I’ll manage… somehow.)

(But Sasuke seemed to have a complicated situation with his employers, too…) (“Shingen” and “Kenshin”… and that guy Yuki too—they all seemed pretty intense…)

(If I start worrying, I won’t be able to stop. But… I’ve already made up my mind.)

Mai: "I’ll be in your care, everyone."

(I’ll get through these three months, no matter what, and make it back home!)

Just as I gather my resolve, Nobunaga tilts my chin up with his fingertips, a smirk playing on his lips.

Nobunaga: "I’ll take good care of you, Mai." (13)

At this instant, as I began living in Azuchi Castle, I had no idea that in this warring era

an inescapable, fated love was about to bloom.

—The character selection appears, letting you choose between...

[NOBUNAGA] [HIDEYOSHI] [MASAMUNE] [IEYASU] [SHINGEN] [KENSHIN] [RANMARU] [YOSHIMOTO]

[TO BE CONTINUED]

Translation Notes: (1) 寝ぼけた is a verb that means to be still half asleep or not quite awake yet, so I took some liberty to translate it as groggy instead. In the mobile game Hideyoshi says she looks like a gaping frog, (lmaoo) so I thought this would fit better. (2) 抱きかかえる means “to hold/carry someone in one’s arms.” Since they’re on horseback, I’ve translated it as “being held” rather than “carried.” (3) He’s taking shots at Mai for being groggy lmaoo (4) Here the town girl is saying that Hideyoshi is "beautiful/lovely" (麗しい ) but since it's directed at a man, I went with "dashing" for a more natural phrasing. It does a lose a bit of that softer nuance, but it works better for localization. Also, in the mobile game some girls walk up to talk to Masamune, but that moment isn't included here. (5) 沁みる carries the nuance of something “soaking in” or hitting you on a deeper emotional level. “Comforting” felt more natural in English, even though it softens that sense of it really sinking in after everything she’s been through. (6) Yukimura specifically says 「首洗って待ってろ」. This is a Japanese idiom that literally means “wash your neck and wait,” implying someone is preparing to be beheaded. It’s used as a threat, so I translated it as “I’m coming for you” to better match the intent. (7) Mitsuhide tells Mai that Nobunaga "wishes to see your face" but that is implicit in wanting to see her so I didn't include it in my translation. (8) For whatever reason, I thought it was super funny that Mai specified by how much percent she was raising her guard so I decided to keep the phrasing as-is. (9) “Kamiza” (上座) refers to the highest-ranking seat in the room, usually reserved for the most important person. The phrasing “dossiri to” (どっしりと) conveys a solid, grounded, imposing presence rather than literal weight. The mobile version uses “dais” for this, but that comes off a bit formal/stage-like here, so I translated it as “at the head of the room” to keep the hierarchy while reading more naturally. (10) 姫 (hime) is translated here as “lady of rank” rather than “princess.” While it can mean “princess,” in this period it more commonly refers to a high-born woman, like a daimyo’s daughter. The phrase どこぞの姫 also has a deliberately vague and slightly dismissive tone—something closer to “some noble lady from somewhere”. So the translation stays true to the historical context, where women of status were often used in political arrangements. (11) The pastimes listed—化粧 (けわい, cosmetics), 花札 (はなふだ, card games), and 貝合わせ (かいあわせ, a shell-matching game)—were all associated with noble women of this period. (12) The phrase 役に立て can be translated as “be of use to me/ be useful” rather than something like “prove your worth.” While both can sound similar in English, the original Japanese emphasizes practicality and usefulness, not personal value or earning approval. Personally I like “prove your worth” better and the mobile game also translates it this way.

—The scene starts in Nobunaga's camp

After changing clothes and stepping out of the tent, I was escorted by Mitsunari to a camp that had been hastily set up near the temple.

Mitsunari: “Please wait here. I’ll bring you some hot water shortly.”

Nobunaga: “You clean up well.”

Nobunaga stared at me intensely. Avoiding his gaze, I looked past the tent. It seemed that the samurai under Mitsunari’s command had extinguished the fire, and the smoke had cleared.

???: “My lord, are you unharmed?”

“I rushed here upon hearing you were being targeted, but… it seems there was no need to worry."

Nobunaga: "Don't make me laugh. Mitsuhide, you’ve never once lost your composure, have you?”

Mai: (Mitsuhide… wait, as in Akechi Mitsuhide!? The man who betrayed Nobunaga and led the rebellion…?)

???: “Lord Nobunaga! Are you injured!?”

Nobunaga: “It’s you Hideyoshi. I’m unharmed—though the intruder got away.”

Hideyoshi: “I see…”

Mai: “Now it’s… Toyotomi Hideyoshi!?”

Hideyoshi: “...Who are you? Do you know me?”

Mai: (Oh no—I was so surprised, I just blurted it out without thinking…)

Nobunaga: “Pay her no mind. Her name is Mai… and she's the one who saved my life.”

Hideyoshi: “...Understood.”

“...Oi, Mitsuhide. Why are you here?”

Mitsuhide: “I should be asking you that. I didn’t hear you were in Kyoto.”

Hideyoshi: “I rushed over upon hearing the news of an attempt on Lord Nobunaga’s life. However… I wasn’t informed that you were heading back to the capital.” (1)

Mitsuhide: “What are you implying?”

Hideyoshi: “Can you swear to Lord Nobunaga that you’re not hiding anything?”

The two of them quietly stared each other down, and the air suddenly grew tense.

Mitsuhide: “Is there truly anyone in this turbulent era who has nothing to hide?”

Hideyoshi: “Don’t dodge the question. Enough—reveal your true intentions (2). If it turns out you were the one trying to kill Lord Nobunaga... I’ll show you no mercy.”

With anger blazing in his eyes, Hideyoshi placed his hand on the hilt of his sword.

Mai: “I don’t think it was him…!”

“I saw the figure who attacked Nobunaga—no, I mean Lord Nobunaga… but the style of their kimono looked totally different!”

Mai: (It was dark and the smoke made it hard to see their face, but it wasn’t Akechi Mitsuhide)

Hideyoshi: “Stay out of this. I’ll investigate your case later. I’ll find out what your intentions were in approaching Lord Nobunaga.”

Nobunaga: “That’s enough, Hideyoshi. Whatever Mitsuhide’s reasons were for coming here—I’m unharmed.”

Hideyoshi: “...! My apologies, Lord Nobunaga.”

Nobunaga: “Hideyoshi, Mitsuhide. Quiet, both of you—there’s something I want to say to this one."

“You may be spouting nonsense about coming from the future—but you did save my life.”

“No doubt, you’re a woman who brings good fortune. You’ve caught my interest.” 

My eyes widened as Nobunaga suddenly pulled me roughly by the waist into his arms

Nobunaga: “Tell me—don’t you want to be the woman of the man who will rule the nation?”

Mai: “Sorry! I already have a new job lined up…!”

—Mai pushes Nobunaga away and runs out of the camp

Nobunaga: …!

Hideyoshi: "Hey!"

—The scene shifts to the forest

Mai: “Haa… Haa… I should be safe now that I’ve gotten this far away… right?”

(Wait… This might not be okay at all. I think it was in my bag…)

—Mai rummages through her bag

(“Akechi Mitsuhide, who rose in rebellion and drove Oda Nobunaga to suicide, ruled for just three days, but—”)

(“—he was later defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who rushed to the scene.”)

(The events written in this book... they’re the history I know.)

(If Nobunaga’s still alive… and Mitsuhide hasn’t rebelled yet…)

(Wait... has history changed?)

Just then, the soft chime of a bell rang out—and footsteps crunching fallen leaves reached my ears.

???: “A young woman walking alone at this hour… Is something the matter?”

When I turned around, I saw a man approaching with a gentle smile. (3)

Kennyo: “I am Kennyo, a traveling monk. If something troubles you, I’ll gladly lend an ear.”

Mai: “N-no… just the thought is more than enough.”

(Somehow... this person... kind of looks like the one who attacked Lord Nobunaga at Honnō-ji…)

As I held my breath, he strode toward me and placed a hand on my shoulder.

Kennyo: "You should hurry home, young lady. Demons roam the forest at night."

Mai: “Th-thank you for your kindness!”

My fear intensified, I broke free from his grasp and took off running again.

—Mai runs away

Left alone after Mai ran off, Kennyo gazed into the depths of the forest as if he sensed the presence of a man silently approaching him.

Kennyo: “...Ranmaru. Your work at Honnō-ji was impressive. But who is that woman?” (4)

Ranmaru: “I-I'm sorry, Lord Kennyo…! I don’t know why she saved Lord Nobunaga…”

Kennyo: “I see. In that case, you—”

—Scene fades to black and return to Mai still running

(Ugh, I’ve had it! I keep running into weird guys, the roads aren’t even paved, and there aren’t any lights… If this is a dream, someone wake me up!)

Clutching my bag to my chest as I ran, I instinctively squeezed my eyes shut.

???: “Oi!”

A voice rang out—and suddenly, someone grabbed my wrist and yanked me toward them.

Mai: “Wah…”

I lost my balance and fell, when I opened my eyes…

A well-built man was pinned underneath me.

???: “Ow…”

Mai: “...! I’m so sorry! I’ll get off right—”

???: “Ah—wait, you idiot!”

The moment I stood up, I was pulled into a hug from behind—and that’s when I realized there was a cliff right in front of me.

Mai: “Ah… Thank you. You saved me…”

When I turned around, his eyes were so close it felt like our noses might touch.

???: …!

Flustered, I tried to pull away quickly—only to have my wrist grabbed tightly.

???: “Wait—don’t move suddenly. It’s slippery, so watch your step.”

Mai: “Sorry…”

???: “...It’s not like I’m mad or anything—”

“Sorry for being so harsh. C’mon, come here.”

With a wry smile, he offered a hand to me. (5)

Mai: “Thank you.”

(He’s kind of blunt, but he doesn’t seem like a bad person…)

I took his outstretched hand and stepped away from the edge of the cliff…

???: “Hmm? You just got here and you’re already picked up a girl, Yuki?”

Mai: When I turned toward the voice, a tall man emerged from deep within the forest, smiling cheerfully.

Yukimura: “Give me a break, Lord Shingen. This woman was about to jump off a cliff.”

Mai: “No, it’s not like that! I just closed my eyes and ran a little, that’s all…!”

Yukimura: “Haah? Why are you doing something like that in the woods at night?”

Mai: “That’s because… I was trying to run away from everything…” (6)

Shingen: “A girl walking alone at night and a fire breaking out at Honnō-ji.

“Could she be some kind of spirit? Though she’s awfully pretty for one.”

Mai: “...No, I’m just an ordinary human.”

I murmured as he fixed me with a sultry gaze, then a voice suddenly called out from behind.

???: “It’s amazing how easily you utter such shallow flirtatious words.”

Shingen: “It’s my honest opinion, Kenshin.”

Mai: (‘Shingen’, ‘Kenshin’, don’t tell me they’re also….?)

Suddenly, another man emerged from the bushes.

???: “Lord Kenshin, Lord Shingen, sorry to keep you waiting. It seems the fire at Honnō-ji has been extinguished.”

Mai: (Now it’s a ninja!?)

Kenshin: “Good work on the reconnaissance, Sasuke. So… Nobunaga survived then?”

Sasuke: “Yes.”

Mai: (Do these people know lord Nobunaga…?)

Shingen: “As always, he’s a man with incredible luck.” (7)

Yukimura: ...

Mai: (What’s with this atmosphere…? Just a moment ago, they were all friendly. Are these people Lord Nobunaga’s enemies…?)

The air grew tense and I found myself unable to speak… when suddenly, the ninja’s gaze shifted toward me.

Sasuke: “... You’re…!”

Kenshin: “She’s just someone we ran into by chance… do you know her?”

Sasuke: “...No, it’s nothing. She seems to be lost. I’ll escort her to the village. Lord Shingen, you and the others should return to town ahead of us.”

After curtly stating that, the ninja gently took my hand and began walking.

—Mai and Sasuke walk off

Once the two of them left, Yuki looked around the area.

Shigen: "What’s wrong, Yuki? Are you still worried about that girl from before?"

Yukimura: “It’s not that. That guy, I’m talking about that guy—he just disappeared halfway through and wandered off somewhere. Who knows where he’s off to now.”

???: “Ah, there you are.”

Shingen: "Yoshimoto, don’t be reckless. You left the scouting of Honno-ji to Sasuke, didn’t you?”

Yoshimoto: "Sharp as always, Shingen. Judging from the state it was in, the painting and pottery are probably ruined. There were some really nice pieces there too…”

Kenshin: “Enough. There’s no reason to linger here. Let’s head back.”

—Scene shifts back to Mai and Sasuke in the forest

Mai: “W-wait a second. I’m not actually from the village…”

Sasuke: “I know. I’ve been waiting for you this whole time.”

Still confused, I was pulled deeper into the forest. There, the ninja pulled off the mask covering his face.

Sasuke: “Do you recognize me now?”

Mai: “Ah! You’re the college student who was in front of the monument!?”

Sasuke: “To be precise, I’m a grad student. But I’m glad you remembered me. That makes the conversation go quicker.

Mai: “You time-traveled too!? But why are you dressed like a ninja…?”

Sasuke: “I’ll explain everything from the beginning. My name’s Sasuke, and I’m from the modern world—just like you.”

Seeing how confused I was, Sasuke-kun carefully began to explain everything that had happened so far.

—Screen fades out and back in

Mai: (I’m starting to feel dizzy…)

“So, that lightning caused a distortion in space-time, and that's why we were able to time-travel?”

Sasuke: “Yeah. I’ll skip the technical explanation, but your general interpretation is correct. I time-traveled with you and ended up in the Sengoku era four years prior to you."

“But over those four years, I’ve come to realize… this isn’t the Sengoku era we learned about in school.”

According to Sasuke’s explanation, the moment we traveled through time, space-time was distorted and history seems to have changed.

Sasuke-kun had time-traveled to the moment when Uesugi Kenshin was about to die—and just like I saved Oda Nobunaga, he ended up saving Kenshin’s life. (8)

—If history had unfolded as it should’ve, Uesugi Kenshin would've died then, and yet…

On top of that, Sasuke-kun told me that another warlord, Takeda Shingen—who was also supposed to be dead—is still alive in this world.

Mai: (Time-travel and an alternate history… This is just like a sci-fi movie.)

Sasuke: “I majored in astrophysics at the university, and on the side, I was researching time-travel theories.”

“I had managed to identify the patterns and conditions under which wormholes might appear. That day, in that exact place, I was wondering if I could finally prove my research.”

Mai: (Sasuke-kun may be from the same era as me, but he’s just as eccentric as the warlords.)

Sasuke: “Since you were there too, I figured you must’ve time-traveled as well and I’d been searching for you… but I didn't expect you’d land here four years after me.”

Mai: “So this really isn’t a dream, then…?”

Sasuke: “Yeah. I never thought I’d be fortunate enough to see real warlords from the Sengoku era.”

Mai: “Huh? Fortunate…?”

Sasuke: “I’ve liked Japanese history since I was a kid because of my parents. They even named me ‘Sasuke’ after Sarutobi Sasuke.”

“Since I had the chance, I’m going by ‘Sarutobi Sasuke’ for now. He’s a fictional character, so it probably won’t affect history.”

Mai: “But why are you a ninja? Are you saying you trained in the Sengoku period?”

Sasuke: “Yeah. I couldn’t just stay unemployed, so I picked up a skill. That’s why I’ve been working under a few warlords.”

Mai: (Amazing adaptability…)

Sasuke held out his hand to me as I stood there, dumbfounded.

Sasuke: “You should come with me—I’ll definitely find a way for us to return to the present.”

Just as I reached for his hand…

Hideyoshi: “Mai, where are you?”

Mai: (That voice… Hideyoshi-san!?)

Sasuke: …

Sasuke-kun’s expression suddenly grew grim, and in the next moment his figure disappeared into the darkness.

Mai: (Eh, You’ve got to be kidding!? This is not the time to be showing off your ninjitsu!)

Before I could raise my voice, two large horses approached.

Hideyoshi: “I’ve finally found you. Disappearing from Lord Nobunaga’s presence for some nonsensical reason… That’s beyond rude.” (9)

Mai: “Even if you say that…! There’s no way I can go along with a command like 'Become my woman'!”

As I shouted back, laughter came from the rider on the other horse.

???: “You’ve got guts. Sounds like the story about you defying Lord Nobunaga is true.”

Mai: “Who is it this time…? Another warlord!?”

I cried out in desperation as the man with an eyepatch covering his right eye reached out to me from atop his horse.

???: “That’s right, however, this isn’t a great place to talk.”

Mai: “Eh…? Wahh!?”

With one arm, he effortlessly pulled me up and placed me on his horse. Pressed to his chest, I found myself face-to-face with a sharp combative smile.”

Masamune: “Date Masamune. Remember it.”

Hideyoshi: “Masamune is a warlord allied with Lord Nobunaga, and the head of the noble Date clan of Oshu.”

Mai: “Thank you for the introduction. But please put me down already!”

Hideyoshi: “Lord Nobunaga departed ahead of us. He has ordered me to bring you to him.”

Masamune: “I’m going to speed up. Don’t fall off.”

Mai: “Wait, no! Where are you taking me!?

Despite my resistance, the horse picked up speed and continued galloping all night without rest. And then—

[TO BE CONTINUED]

Translation Notes: (1) 京 on its own often refers to Kyoto, especially in historical contexts. In modern writing, Kyoto is usually written as 京都 (with 都 meaning "capital"), but historically or in shorthand, 京 alone was commonly used to refer to the city. The phrase 京へ向かった literally means “headed to the capital”, and in this Sengoku-period setting, that capital is Kyoto. (2) Hideyoshi says 腹の底 which literally translates to “the depths of ones stomach”. This is a common idiom in Japanese that refers to one's true intentions or feelings. (3)  Mai uses the phrase 笑みを浮かべる or ‘emi no ukaberu’ which literally means “to float a smile” so she’s saying that Kennyo’s smile appears on his face as he approached her. (4) Kennyo uses 「の手引き」which means guidance/lead. In this context, it suggests someone (in this case Ranmaru) helped orchestrate/ guide events at Honnō-ji. (5) Mai says Yukimura’s hand is big, so what she actually says is “he held out his large hand” however, it sounds a bit awkward to me which is why I didn’t include it in my translation. (6) Mai uses the phrase 現実逃避 which traslates as ‘escaping from reality’. I thought it was better to translate it this way because she really was trying to run away from everything that was happening to her. (7) The phrase 悪運が強い literally means “to have strong bad luck,” but the intended meaning is almost the opposite, he’s trying to say that Nobunaga always manages to survive impossible odds. In the mobile game he says that he has the ‘Devil’s luck”, which is a fitting idiom. (8) 倒れか can mean to “collapse/fall” and 倒れかけた can be interpreted as dying (from an illness). (9)  Hideyoshi uses, 御前 which translates to presence (usually of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.)​ This sentence translated a bit more literally.

—The scene starts in present day Japan.

Mai: The year 20xx in the city of Kyoto.

I traveled to Kyoto as a reward to myself for securing a new job.

(Once my vacation is over, I’ll finally be the designer I always dreamed of becoming. I’m so glad I kept studying…!) (1)

(It's my first solo trip, but it's so relaxing and easygoing!)

(Time to go all out and have fun today—gotta gear up to do my best at the new job) (2)

I’ve spent the whole day visiting various tourist spots, but even now, my steps still feel light and full of energy.

As I was walking, I took out a guidebook from my bag.

("A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s Hottest Warlords"... The title stood out, so I ended up buying it.) (3)

— Mai opens up the guidebook

(I think it also had stuff about famous Kyoto landmarks tied to the warlords…)

(Ah, Sanada Yukimura. I recognize the name, but I can’t remember what he was known for...)

(When I was a student, I would always bomb my Japanese history exams.) (4)

—Mai flips to the next page

(Date Masamune—I know him too. He shows up in TV dramas all the time.)

(‘The One-Eyed Dragon’... that nickname is so cool. But he’s not from Kyoto)

—Mai flips to the next page

(So Uesugi Kenshin was called ‘The Dragon of Echigo,’ huh. Looks like there are all kinds of other nicknames too.)

(He’s from Echigo—that means he’s not from Kyoto either.)

—Mai flips to the next page

(“Takeda Shingen”. He's called the "Tiger of Kai”.)

(‘One-Eyed Dragon,’ ‘Dragon of Echigo,’ and ‘Tiger of Kai’—they’ve all got such fierce-sounding nicknames.)

—Mai flips to the next page

(Tokugawa Ieyasu. He’s super famous. I think there was a test question about which shogun came in which generation.) (5)

(To have created the Edo shogunate that lasted for generations... I wonder what kind of person he really was.)

—Mai flips to the next page

(Imagawa Yoshimoto… I’ve seen his name in a textbook, but…)

(Hmm… maybe I should take this chance to study more history.)

—Mai flips to the next page

(Toyotomi Hideyoshi. That name comes up a lot. He was Nobunaga’s loyal retainer, right?)

(Even though he came from a low social class, to get this famous… he must have been incredibly talented.)

—Mai flips to the next page

(Mori Ranmaru. The name sounds familiar… Oh, he served Nobunaga as a page.)

(Since Oda Nobunaga is such a big name, he’s got to be listed in here somewhere, right?)

—Mai flips to the next page

(Found it! Oda Nobunaga... Yeah, even I remember a little about what kind of person he was.)

—Mai flips to the next page

“In 1582, Oda Nobunaga, betrayed by Akechi Mitsuhide, took his own life as Honnō-ji was consumed by flames” (6)

(I remembered it with that old mnemonic—“In fifteen-eighty-two, Nobunaga’s ambitions burned in a coup!”) (7)

(According to the map, the stone monument marking the Honnō-ji site is nearby. Let’s go check it out.)

(I set off, relying on the map from the guidebook)

—Mai arrives at Honnō-ji

(Is this the site...? It's smaller than I thought...)

???: “...”

Mai: (He’s staring at the monument with such a serious expression... He’s wearing a lab coat, but he doesn’t really look like a doctor. Maybe he’s a college student?)

As I absentmindedly glanced at him out of the corner of my eye, a cold raindrop suddenly landed on the tip of my nose

“Ah…”

—Rain starts pouring

“The weather forecast said it would be sunny…! What am I gonna do?”

???: “Are you all right? Do you have an umbrella?”

Mai: “Ah—no, I don’t have one...”

The moment our eyes met—

???: “!”

—Lightning strikes

“Kyaa!?”

(No way—did lightning just strike right in front of me!?)

???: “Watch ou—”

Mai: "Eh?"

The world around me began to blur, and the figure of the man reaching toward me disappeared from sight.

—Screen turns to black

My vision became distorted, and I squeezed my eyes shut on instinct. (8)

—Scene changes to a room in Honnō-ji

(Wait—what!? I was just standing on a street in Kyoto, wasn’t I? So why am I inside a room now!?)

(Where… where am I!? And this smoke—no way, is there a fire!?!)

I looked around, but the man from earlier is nowhere to be seen. Instead, an unbelievable scene unfolded before my eyes.

A man in armor was sleeping, leaning up against a pillar. And then…

A shadowy figure, holding what looked like a long stick, crept silently toward the man from the corner of the room.

Sparks danced through the smoke, casting a sharp gleam across the tip of the blade.

Mai: (Wait—is that... a sword!?)

“Watch out!”

The moment I shouted, the figure holding the blade froze, as if startled

I ran to the sleeping man and shook him awake. He slowly lifted his eyelids, still drowsy

???: “Hngh…? Who are you?” (9)

Mai: "I’ll introduce myself later—just stand up, now! Take my hand!"

(None of this makes sense, but we have to run! He’s going to be killed…!)

???: “...”

—Mai and Nobunaga run out of Honnō-ji

Mai: (Hah… I ran like crazy, but somehow I made it outside.)

Standing before the smoke-shrouded temple, I finally started to catch my breath.

Beside me, the man gazed silently at the building, his eyes fixed on it.

???: “So a rat thought to sneak in while I slept. What a reckless fool. To get this close after cutting down all my guards…”

“——...Hey, woman. Let go of me.”

Mai: “Ah, sorry!”

Nobunaga: “It seems I owe you my life.”

“You may be just a courtesan sneaking around with a temple monk, but I’ll give you my thanks all the same.”

(An affair? A courtesan...? I acted on impulse, but… this guy is seriously weird.)

That haughty tone, that icy stare, and armor I’ve only ever seen in samurai dramas…

And on top of that, he’s even got something that looks like a katana strapped to his waist.

???: “Don’t look so dumbfounded. (10) Surely, you know who I am.”

Mai: “Eh? I don’t know who you are…”

???: “You saved me without knowing who I am? I assumed you were just after some reward.”

“No matter—if you don’t know, I shall tell you. I am the man who will unify the nation.”

Mai: “Um… no, it’s okay. You don’t need to tell me.”

(I don’t want to know. I’ve got a really bad feeling about this...)

???: “You’re a strange one, woman. No one’s ever dared to speak to me like that.”

A laugh, utterly full of joy, spilled from him and echoed into the night.

(Was that seriously something to laugh at!? And that smile—he looks like a total villain!)

Nobunaga: “Second only to saving my life, I’ll praise you for catching my interest.”

“I am the lord of Azuchi Castle, the daimyo of Owari… Oda Nobunaga.”

Mai: (Oda…Nobunaga…?)

As I looked around in a daze, I noticed the gate of the temple—marked clearly with the name ‘Honnō-ji.’

“I hope you don’t mind me asking something strange, but… what year is it right now?”

Nobunaga: “It’s the 10th year of Tenshō. What about it?” 

A line from the guidebook I had read earlier suddenly flashed through my mind:

‘In 1582, Oda Nobunaga, betrayed by Akechi Mitsuhide, took his own life as Honnō-ji was consumed by flames’

Mai: (You’ve got to be kidding me. I actually time-traveled to the night of the Honnō-ji incident!?)

Nobunaga: “Why are you standing there pulling faces? (11) I gave you my name—now give me yours.” 

He tilted my chin up with his fingertips, and the man claiming to be Nobunaga leaned in—his face now just inches from mine.

Nobunaga: “You, what is your name?”

Mai: “...My name is Mizusaki Mai.”

Nobunaga: “Mai, huh? It has a nice ring to it.”

Mai: “Let me go…!”

—Mai slaps his hand away

As panic overtook me and my body started to shake, a man appeared—leading a large group of soldiers

???: “Lord Nobunaga! I’m so relieved you’re unharmed…!”

Nobunaga: “...Mitsunari? What are you doing here? Where’s Hideyoshi?”

Mitsunari: “I came on Lord Hideyoshi’s order. He’s currently on his way here as well.”

With the flames of Honnō-ji rising behind him, the man called Mitsunari glanced sideways at the burning temple, a troubled frown creasing his brow.

Mitsunari: “We received word that your life was in danger, Lord Nobunaga… and it appears that information was correct.”

“If I may ask, who is this young woman? I saw the two of you exit Honnō-ji together…”

Nobunaga: “I don’t know who she is either, but she noticed the assassin, woke me up, and pulled me outside.”

Mitsunari: “I see…! Thank you so much for saving Lord Nobunaga’s life.”

Mai: “N-no, not at all…”

Nobunaga: “Mai, greet my subordinate.”

Mai: “Why should I have to take orders from you?”

Nobunaga: “So you intend to defy me, then?”

His sharp glare sent a shiver down my spine.

Mistunari: “No, it was my fault. It’s polite to introduce oneself first, isn’t it?”

“My name is Ishida Mitsunari. I serve as an aide to Lord Hideyoshi, who is Lord Nobunaga’s right-hand man.”

Mai: “Nice to mee you…I’m Mizusaki Mai”

Mitsunari: “That’s a beautiful name. If you don’t mind me asking… why were you at Honnō-ji?”

“You don’t appear to be a nun… and your clothing is quite unusual. May I ask which country you’re from?”

Mai: (What do I do…? This is going to confuse them, but there’s no way to explain this except by telling the truth.)

“I…I’m not from this time period.”

Nobunaga and Mitsunari: “What?”

Mai: “I’m from the future—about 500 years from now!”

Nobunaga: “You just keep getting more and more interesting. I’ve never heard such nonsense before.” (12)

Mitsunari: “Perhaps the fear from being caught in the fire has left you shaken… how unfortunate.”

“Please, try to calm yourself. For now, I’ll have one of my men prepare a change of clothes—yours are stained with soot.”

“Once you’re properly dressed, I’m sure you’ll feel more at ease.”

[TO BE CONTINUED]

Translation Notes: (1) The expression used here is 憧れ or “akogare” which means to long for or admire. So she’s literally saying that she’d become the designer she’s always longed to be. Though it's in the present tense 「だ」 expresses a realization/fulfillment happening soon. (2) Here she says とことん遊び倒そう which roughly translates to playing to the fullest or to our heart’s content so I thought it fitting to translate it as “going all out”. (3) I ended up just using the game's translation for the title since the translation ended up being “Hot Warlords Travel Guide” and I much prefer the mobile game’s translation. (4) Mai uses ぼろぼろ which directly translates to tatters but is often used figuratively to describe very bad performance or condition. In this case it is meant to say that she performs poorly on her exams. I took creative liberty using modern lingo. (5) I had a hard time translating this part. But it seems to me that Mai is going on a mental tangent about an exam where she had to match members of the Tokugawa Shoganate to their respective generations. She's not necessarily saying Ieyasu was the subject of that question—just that his name triggered a memory of how confusing or tedious those kinds of questions were for her. (6) A bit of dramatization on my part when talking about the Honno-ji fire. Mai specifically says 焼け落ちました which means to burn down completely. (7) I used the mobile game translation here because the mnemonic Mai is referring to is called いちごぱんつ (ichigo pantsu)–literally “strawberry panties”. Its a play on words; いちご (ichi-go) = “1-5”, ぱん (pan) sounds like “8”, and つ (tsu) is used loosely to get to "2" → 1-5-8-2 = 1582 which only works for the Japanese translation. A further note, later on Nobunaga says it's the 10th year of Tensho referring to the fact it's 1582. (8) Mai uses 「歪んで」 which means to warp or to bend. In this context it's used to mean a distortion. (9) Nobunaga specifically says 貴様 (kisama) which in modern day is a rude way of saying ‘you’ and in different contexts you’d be calling that person a ‘bastard’ or ‘son of a bitch’ lol. Historically though it’s actually a polite way to address someone, “kisama” was a term of respect, used for high-ranking warriors. (10) Nobunaga is literally telling her to “wipe that clueless expression off” her face. (11) The expression used here literally translates to “a hundred facial expressions” referring to Mai's rapidly changing emotions coming across her face. (12) Nobunaga called Mai 大たわけ” which means a “a big idiot/ fool” but it can also mean “nonsense”. In the mobile game’s dialogue he calls her a story-teller, and while Nobunaga 100% would call someone a fool to their face, in this context I thought it was better to use 'nonsense'.

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