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| Harveston - Assembly Room | ||
Epel  |
(Hmm… What's going on? I can't sleep at all, even though I'm wiped out.)
(Sebek-kun, Idia-senpai, and Jade-senpai… all seem to be sound asleep.) (We were working with those stuffed animals so hard for hours in the freezing cold. It only makes sense that they're tired.) (Even though it wasn't really like it at first… Somehow it feels like they're all practicing their hardest to actually win.) (I invited everyone here. We definitely have to win the kelkkarotu!) ……Right then. | |
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| Harveston - Outside Assembly Hall | ||
Epel |
"Whoa"! | |
| *sleds* | ||
Epel |
Whew… No matter what I do I seem to always lose speed when I'm going 'round a curve. I have to make a tighter turn… | |
??? ???  |
Oh my, is this some sort of secret late night practice? | |
Epel |
Eh… This voice is…
Jade-san!? | |
Jade  |
Hello.
When I awakened, you were gone, so I thought I would come check up on you. | |
Epel |
Did I wake you up when I left the room…?
I'm sorry for worrying you. | |
Jade |
Please, don't be.
However, if I may ask, why are you practicing alone? You're quite capable when it comes to instructing your stuffed rabbit, as well as maneuvering your sled. This may only be the thought of a layperson, but would it not be better to give the rest of us special training instead, in order to shorten our overall race time? | |
Epel |
Ahaha… No, it's not like I was specifically coming out here to practice. I just couldn't sleep. | |
Jade |
Is it because you are feeling excited for the race tomorrow? | |
Epel |
Mmm. I don't know, I can usually sleep soundly the night before a magift club practice match.
The reason I'm wide awake might be because of how much time we've all been spending with each other. | |
Jade |
True, I suppose it would be difficult to relax when you are entertaining school mates you don't normally interact with.
My apologies for troubling you right before this important race. | |
Epel |
Wai― that's not it! I meant that I'm super happy I get to have you guys over, kinda like a sleepover! | |
Jade |
I see. Well, I am glad to hear that.
However, wouldn't sleeping under the same roof with your peers like this be quite similar to our life in the dorms? | |
Epel |
I thought so too, but…
Most of the Pomefiore students all climb into bed and turn off the lights at 10 PM! Every day! | |
Jade |
I see. That must be because that is the "best rejuvenation time" for your skin. I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised. | |
Epel |
I'm not a kid anymore, so it should be fine to stay up late once in a while… I think.
That's why today was super awesome! I never thought I'd be able to spend such an amazing night in my hometown like this! It was my first time having a pillow fight too. Yeah, that was so fun… | |
Jade |
It only happened because Idia-san was chasing after Grim-kun who then threw a pillow back at him.
Who would have thought that it would result in an all-out pillow fight just because his aim was terrible and it hit Sebek-kun… | |
Epel |
Heheh, I still can’t believe there are times when even you laugh so openly like that, Jade-san.
You were super into it by the end… It was kinda startling. | |
Jade |
Oh no, it pains me that you saw such a shameful sight. Please keep it a secret from the others at school.
This was also quite the valuable experience for me as well. This was the first time I've ever had to clean up scattered feathers like that. | |
Epel |
Urgh, sorry… I ended up throwing them so hard… | |
Jade |
It was so enjoyable that we all got engrossed by it… Would that be an accurate summary? | |
Epel |
Yeah!
That's why I definitely want to win tomorrow! I want everyone to think, "I'm glad I came to Harveston." | |
Jade |
Epel-kun, you do not have to think too hard about this.
At the very least, I am more than satisfied with my experience here so far. | |
Epel |
Jade-san… | |
Jade |
Having said that, if we lose to "them," I will be quite irked. May I join you for some of this extra practice? | |
Epel |
Yeah, absolutely! | |
Epel Felmier/Personal Story/SSR Applepom
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This story has been fan-translated by Mystery Shop, and proofread by Law (JP), and Cass (EN). This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
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| Harveston - Outside Assembly Hall | ||
Jade |
"Whoa"! | |
| *sleds* | ||
Epel |
That's really good, Jade-san! Your speed when you're sledding straight ahead has really increased !
At this rate, we'll definitely be able to shorten our overall time! Let's try one more time so you don't forget how to... | |
Jade |
E-Epel-kun… Would it be alright if we were to take a short break here? | |
Epel |
Ah, yeah, of course it's fine! I'm sorry for getting too focused there. | |
Jade |
Fufu, that only shows just how eager you are for the sled race.
I thought that this would be simple, especially if all I had to do was ride the sled and feed my magical energy into the stuffed animal, but… With all this effort in keeping my balance, as well as digging my heels into the sled to not fall off, I find myself much more exhausted than I expected to be. Comparatively, you aren't out of breath one bit. You amaze me, Epel-kun. | |
Epel |
Hehe… That's 'cause I've been riding sleds ever since I was little, and I've been building up my stamina in the Magift club. | |
Jade |
It sincerely does seem like daily practice goes a long way.
Hmm… I'm still feeling a little warm from all that effort. I think I shall remove my gloves at least, for now. …ch! | |
Epel |
Jade-san? What happened? …Ah, you got a cut on your fingertip! | |
Jade |
It seems there were some thorns stuck into my gloves. I must have brushed up against some without noticing. | |
Epel |
This is bad, we gotta take care of this right away! | |
Jade |
No need to fret. This is only a small wound, it should heal quickly. | |
Epel |
You can't know that. It'd be bad if it got infected.
I'll fix something up for you, so please wait a sec. Uhhhm, I'm pretty sure there's some around here… | |
Jade |
What is it? Why are you suddenly searching through the bushes? | |
Epel |
There's something I'm looking for… Aha, I found it!
Jade-san, sorry to keep you waiting. | |
Jade |
Oh? That herb in your hand… | |
Epel |
This is a medicinal plant that's native to this area. If you stick this on your cut, it will help with healing. | |
Jade |
Aah, just as I thought. I vaguely remembered seeing a picture of a medicinal herb similar to the one you're holding in our potionology textbook. | |
Epel |
You're one of the merfolk, right, Jade-san? Is it going to be alright if we patch you up with this like we would humans? | |
Jade |
Yes, of course. | |
Epel |
Great! Then, please give me your hand. | |
Jade |
Understood. Please be gentle. | |
Epel |
Okay, so I just gotta peel off the outer skin, place it on the wound, and then wrap it up… Alright, I did it. | |
Jade |
Thank you very much. You're quite skilled at this. | |
Epel |
I used to trip and fall over, and cut my hands on leaves and such a ton of times when I was little, so...
It's probably 'cause I used to fix myself up all those times… maybe? Apparently this medicinal plant was already being used by our village since a long time ago… Like, before even my grandma was born. | |
Jade |
I did hear that the people of Harveston have been diligently trying to prevent diseases for some time now.
Perhaps it has been passed down as "life's little wisdoms," much like washing your hands with soap. | |
Epel |
Yeah, probably. But the village folks don't know why this little plant helps heal our injuries.
Me too, I mean… I'd never even thought to ask "why". That's why I was pretty surprised when I saw my roommate use them to make cosmetics. | |
Jade |
Cosmetics, you say…? That's quite different than the principal uses listed in the textbook. | |
Epel |
Kids our age tend to get acne really easy, so… I guess it's perfect to use for that. | |
Jade |
Aah, I see, they must have used it for its anti-inflammatory agent. | |
Epel |
Yeah. I only learned recently that the reason it can help heal wounds is because it reduces inflammation.
Back when I first entered this school, I was so bored by my potionology classes, but… After I got the chance to learn a bit more about the plants more familiar to me, I felt a bit more interested, I guess…? If I hadn't been sent to Pomefiore, I most likely still wouldn'tve found potionology interesting. | |
Jade |
It seems you've come to a useful realization. How wonderful you were able to be placed in Pomefiore. | |
Epel |
No… I mean… | |
Jade |
Oh? Are you saying that you weren't hoping to join Pomefiore from the very start? | |
Epel |
Not at all! I'd always hoped to get into Savanaclaw. | |
Jade |
Oh, is that right? That ardent strive of yours to constantly improve yourself and never be complacent with your current abilities…
It seemed to me like that completely embodies the Fairest Queen's "spirit of tenacity". | |
Epel |
Ahaha, thanks. I mean, I definitely respect the Fairest Queen, but…
At first, I couldn't really get used to the dorm atmosphere. They're very strict when it comes to speaking and etiquette, and we have to watch our nutritional intake… It's such a pain to have to wear those fluttery dorm uniforms, or take proper care of our skin and hair. But… | |
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| Harveston - Outside Assembly Hall | ||
Epel |
My know-how of potions has increased dramatically just by being placed in Pomefiore.
Kinda like that handmade make-up I mentioned a bit ago, I've learned a lot just by living side-by-side with them. I know I already mentioned it a bit today, but… Harveston has always been cultivating crops using traditional methods, without using any chemical fertilizers. | |
Jade |
That is what they call natural farming, yes? I hear that there are an abundance of people who happily purchase such crops. | |
Epel |
Yeah. Only, sometimes the apple trees can get sick, or there may be so many rainy days that the bees don't come at all…
There's not enough hands to help with cutting damaged branches, or manual pollination. Since Harveston is mostly elderly folk, these kinds of labor shortages are a real problem. | |
Jade |
In a region such as this where agriculture has such a strong impact, I'm sure affairs related to crop handling can be a matter of life and death. | |
Epel |
Yeah. It's something I've always been worried about. But during my time in potions-savvy Pomefiore…
I learned that there's a bunch of farmers out there that use harmless potions to help grow veggies and fruits. That's why, if I study more about those potions… I might be able to make something that'll prevent crop sickness, or attract bees. If I can do that… Then not only will all the villagers' lives be made better, but Harveston'll also be able to grow even more! | |
Jade |
Wonderful. I can feel your brimming energy towards your home village. | |
Epel |
Ever since I decided on that as my goal, I guess I started to feel like Pomefiore wasn't that bad… | |
Jade |
I see. Then I hope for the sake of your goal, that you have a satisfying life in Pomefiore… | |
Epel |
But, nah, I'd def'nitely rather be in Savanaclaw! | |
Jade |
… | |
Epel |
S-Sorry for blathering on for so long… Maybe we should get back to practice. | |
Jade |
…Yes, let's. | |
Epel |
"Mush"! Nice, increase your speed a little more! | |
Jade |
It's coming to the point where I expect our performance would not be up to snuff due to fatigue… | |
Epel |
"Gee"! Next is "Haw"! Alright, we made it out of the dense forest! | |
Jade |
The stuffed animals are moving much more sharply compared to before… How amazing.
Having said that, I feel it may be time for us to rest up for tomorrow… | |
Epel |
"Whoa"! | |
Jade |
Ah, we stopped. Looks like we are finished with practice for tonight. | |
Epel |
Jade-san, don't zone out on me! | |
Jade |
Eh!? | |
Epel |
We're gonna go even faster during the race! I need you to keep up with me! | |
Jade |
Y-yes, of course… | |
Epel |
Alright, let's hurry and keep going! | |
Jade |
I had thought that Pomefiore suited Epel-kun well, but…
With his unwavering stamina and that determined spirit… He definitely would not have been out of place in Savanaclaw. For him to fully embody the qualities of two different dormitories… He is quite formidable. | |
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