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| Harveston - Raceway | ||
| A day before the race | ||
Idia  |
"Gee", "Gee", "Geeeeeeee"!
For reals! Even though I gave the command to turn right, why does the sleigh turn left every single time?! Eek! A-a-at this rate, I'll fly off course and plunge into the snow! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! I, I can't stoooooop! | |
| Crash!! | ||
Idia |
Ugh... This is the 10th time I crashed... | |
Epel  |
Whoa! Are you alright Idia?!
I realized you were no where to be seen during our practice, turns out you were so far away. | |
Idia |
... | |
Epel |
To think that you have veered off the course this much. I'll help you up now... There you go! | |
Idia |
.... I give up. | |
Epel |
Eh? Could it be that you are hurt anywhere? | |
Idia |
I'm saying that I can't keep up with such a gruelling practice regime! I'll give up on participating in the race! | |
Epel |
Wha-! Are you giving up just like that even though you've said that you would participate in the race?! ？ | |
Idia |
The conditions were different when I've said that. Can you not use that against me now?
There's only a day till the actual race, do you think noobs like us have a chance of winning just by practicing hard? | |
Epel |
That's not true!
You are all doing a lot better in commanding the plush toys compared to my first race... I'm sure that we can aim for victory together. More training is needed of course... More importantly, you can never win anything if you give up. Let's strive to do our best! | |
Idia |
Whoa... What the heck is that? Optimism?
N-no matter how much we want to win, the end result will still depend on our ability to steer the sleigh, isn't it? Advices like "Staying optimistic" or something is too illogical to me! | |
Epel |
H-haah?! I was just tryna encourage ya? 'ts pissin' me roff! | |
Idia |
What did you just say? I don't know what you've said but I know you are dissing me just now!
Argh! In any case, I've had enough of practice! I'll just shut myself in the assembly hall at the foot of the mountain. See ya! | |
Epel |
Ah! Idia, please wait! I'm not done talking yet?! | |
Idia |
*Sigh*~~~ Even though I've said that I'm leaving, descending a snow covered mountain is a real pain as well. So annoying... | |
| *Rustle* *Rustle* | ||
Idia |
Eek!!! S-s-s-something just moved under the tree's shade?! | |
| *Peeks* | ||
Idia |
A... rabbit? Eh? And it's getting closer and closer? | |
| *Peeks* | ||
Idia |
A racoon appeared this time? To think that I'll be surrounded by furry animals this way...
It's the best! Am I in paradise now?! Aaaah, the rabbit is scaling my leg! It's so friendly with humans huh~ Hm? Sir Racoon is poking it's nose into my pocket... what's up? Ah~ I see, I see. I know why you little guys approached me. | |
| *Rummages* | ||
Idia |
Tadah! The dried fruits from Kokko Market!
I bought it thinking that it would be a good snack. I bet this is what you lil ones are aiming for? Alright, I'm going to distribute it now. And, the moment I open the bag, more animals crowded around me?! Squirrels and birds and... Eh? W-wait...! Even a deer is coming in my direction as well?! E-even though I like small animals, a deer with such magnificent horns approaching me is kinda scary~ ...Aight. I'll escape with the sleigh for now. | |
| *Thud* | ||
Idia |
Uwah! The animals are chasing after me?!
Nooooooooo! Don't follow me~~~!! | |
Idia Shroud/Personal Story/SR Applepom
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This story has been fan-translated by Ryomi. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
| It's the Time of Awakening! |
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| Harveston - Raceway | ||
Idia |
Mush! Mush! Mush! Muuuuuuuuuuush! With all my might!!!
Shit, shit, shit! Who would have thought that feeding wild animals will have them chasing after me...! Shouldn't I have shook off those feral animals at this speed on the sleigh? Shouldn't I?? But it's scary if I turn back and see that they have caught up with me so I'm not gonna look! Noooooooo! | |
Epel |
...Hmm? It feels like I've just heard a scream just now... | |
Jade  |
Yes, I have heard it as well. Judging from the voice, it seems like the person is coming closer and closer. | |
Sebek  |
What a troublesome one. Who's the one that's kicking up a fuss with that loud voice? | |
Jade & Epel  |
... | |
Sebek |
? Why are you looking at me like that? | |
Epel |
Er... No, it's nothing! | |
Jade |
Agreed. There is no special meaning, please pay no mind to it. | |
??? ??? |
Nooooooooo! | |
Epel |
Ah, someone is coming from the trees. Eh? That is...
Idia?! | |
Idia |
AAAAH!! | |
| Whoosh! | ||
| ... | ||
Epel |
W-wow... Idia just passed by in a flash! He's driving the sleigh at such a high speed!
To top it off, he has perfect control even at that speed... That improvement is unbelievable! | |
Jade |
It has not been even an hour since Epel told us that he wants to quit the practice... He is motivated, I see. | |
Sebek |
He didn't even bat an eye while passing by. Did he purposely come to show off how much he has improved?!
Just you see... puny human! I won't lose to the likes of you!! | |
Epel |
Idia did say that he "can't keep up" when he gave up on the practice earlier.
Could it be... | |
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| Harveston - Assembly Room | ||
| That night | ||
Idia |
I'm so TIRED. Having a party surrounded by so many after practice... and being requested to play an instrument.
Is today an unlucky day or what? Isn't this too much of a trial for an introvert like me? | |
??? ??? |
Didn't you pull the fake performance off really well just now? | |
Idia |
Sir Epel...
Wh-what's that for? Do you have any complains about it not being an actual performance? | |
Epel |
That's not it. If anything, I'm impressed that you came up with the idea on a fly.
But, you could be good in violin if you practice hard as well, couldn't you? ... Like how you practice driving on the sleigh! | |
Idia |
Hah? What's that about? | |
Epel |
This afternoon, didn't you drive the sleigh at a really high speed? Right pass us.
Even though you said that you wanted to leave during practice, you were just too shy to let others see you putting in your utmost effort. That's why you practiced alone, right? | |
Idia |
(Although I've just gotten good while escaping from the animals that were after me...)
(Sir Epel thought I improved in controlling the sleigh because I practiced alone in secret?) (I guess there's no need to tell him the truth.Him jumping into that conclusion doesn't affect me negatively either) Aah~ You've found that out? That's right! I'm the type who can achieve anything as long as I put my mind to it. | |
Epel |
I knew it! You were only pretending to be unmotivated in the afternoon right? | |
Idia |
Yes, that's it. That's why I bet I can play the violin as long as I practice a little~ | |
Epel |
Ah... is that thing over there... a violin? Were you planning to practice on your own?! | |
Idia |
Eh? Well, no, it was kept over there that's all... | |
Epel |
To think that you would practice violin in secret here... just like sleigh practice...
I knew it, Idia is hard working after all! I won't be surprised if you have already mastered the violin already...?! | |
Idia |
(Huh~~~! Sir Epel is looking at me with glittering eyes... does this mean I can't escape from playing the violin now?!)
(Wh-wh-wh-what should I do? There's no room for rejection now, isn't there?) (...Whatever. Didn't I perform well just now when I was driven to a corner? It'll be fine. I can do it!) | |
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Idia |
Then, I'll play it now! | |
Epel |
Yes! | |
Idia |
Idia Shroud, this is the time of your awakening...!
It's time to shine, these hands of mine! | |
| SCREEEEEECH | ||
Epel & Idia |
.......... | |
Idia |
...I'm sorry for being cocky. Can I return to the campus without participating in the race? | |
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