Otoyome Gatari 18

Otoyomegatari Chapter 18

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(The british man Henry Smith headed for Ankar. And those who are left behind, are right now----)

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(Short stories of the wolves, who have lived forever on this vast land)
*Hooooowl*
Chapter 18: Visit

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*Hooowl*
*Hoowl*
…It’s close.

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What will we do? // Change path?
….No. // It’s just one.
We’ll continue.
Geez
This is no joke.
Because you couldn’t bring back Amiru,
We lost our connection to the Numaji
And our lands were taken.

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To top it, you got done in by them so easily. // What a laugh.
In time, winter will be here. // We don’t have enough hay.
At this rate we and our sheeps are going to starve to death!
Listen, Azel,
You go to Badan and try to talk with them.
Father,
That’s Russian turf…
Do you want to pair up with the enemy and become a traitor?
I didn’t say to cooperate with the Russian.
Badan is a clan with the same ancestors as us.
Where is the problem with joining our forces with them.
Besides, who does the Russian thin they are?
These borderland barbarians.
We either shut up and go down,
Or we take our land back from these Numaji fellows.

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Jork, // still not done?
No need to rush, right.
Let’s take our time.
There might be no returning anyway.
….I hired you, so it wouldn’t turn out like that.
Fine messenger
We are.

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…If so,
I won’t go down so easily.
We’re going ahead.
If you wanna dawdle, follow us later.

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We’re brethren with the same old ancestors.
Together we’ll be more powerful.
Right, that’s certainly the case.
I forgot it until now though.
Your enemy is our enemy.
We’ll support you.
Well, that’s all fine,
But rumor says that you’re having a lot of troubles.
With your earlier logic,
That would mean, your enemy is also ours?
Support you say?
It’ll be us, who would support you.

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Aw
Will I die here?

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Fine.
I’ll accept.
Blood is thicker than water.
The bond between clans is harder than steel.
If we team up,
There’s none who can match us.
We’ll get together officially soon and settle things.
Decide on a place and time.
….Okay.
You sure about them?
We can use them as soldiers. // The more the better.

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They accepted it pretty easily.
I’m glad it went well.
You think so, // Jork?
Yeah. // Isn’t it good?
I mean, we’re still alive.
And we can face the elders too.
Right?
!

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Azel.
Hey, wait.
Why are you in a bad mood?
Azel.
….

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Amil-san?
Ah, // yes.
You said your family has trouble?
That’s worrying.
Even if it’s on a mountain, it’s still broad.
I think it’s not that serious.
I hope so.
…
You hair is // long and beautiful.

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SO,
This is it.
This?
Yes. // Here.
A nice fragrance.
Right.
You do it like this.
Show me your back.
You can apply it right away, // but if you do it after washing the hair, the fragrance sinks in better.
…

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What is it made of?
Roses.
Roses?
It’s a flower. A Persian flower.
Like the thistle, it has thorns and a sweet fragrance.
Someone from us went to Persia recently because of work, remember?
He brought this as a gift.
We should share it with everyone.
This is quite rare.
Is it an oil?
Yes.
You can apply it wherever you want.
Normally you apply it to the hair,
But you can also smear it on your hands or legs.

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On the leg?
Ah, // Umm, Amil-san,
I might have said legs, // but I meant your feet…
Yes, yes.
Sometimes she
Really does surprising things.
….

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Ah, you don’t need to clean up,
I think I’ll apply it to me too.
Okay.
….
Shall I help you?
It’s fine.
I can do it alone.
Then I’ll go back first.
Yes, yes, // …eh?
Please wait, Amil-san. // You want to go out like that?
It’s okay.
Karlk-san isn’t back yet.
Y- // You can’t.
Please wear everything properly.

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It’s okay.
NO
It looks grim.
I’m afraid the Russian invasion won’t stop.
It’s time to join our forces. // There are already clans who act as Russian agents, have land and are in important positions.
Unbelievable.
How far they do plan to go.
Persia is in danger too.
Reminds me, Yusuf, you went to Persia recently, right.
How was it?
Well,
The Russians weren’t there yet.
Though there seems to be lurking across the caspian sea.
It’s just a matter of time.
No, Persia won’t stay quiet about this either.

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Anyway, let’s get in contact with many nearby villages as we can.
We’ll immediately know when something happens.
Yeah.
Right, Karlk.
About the clan who faces the Russian around the mountains,
It doesn’t seem to be Halgal.
You sure!?
Fairly. // There was someone in Persia who fled from there.
So it wasn’t // Amil’s family.
Amil.
Amil.
…So you see,
The places are different. // And from what I have heard,
I think it’s probably not true.
…..I see.

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A bit relieved?
Yes.
Somehow it smells nice here.
I had Sairek-san apply a fragrance oil on me.
Mhm.
It’s a nice fragrance.
Yes.

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The cooking preparations are done, I take?
Is the water boiled?
The court cleaned?
Good, good. // This is important after all.
We can’t have any blunders.
Dear, Pariya is..
Ah, yeah.
Make her wear the best clothes.
But to think it would turn out like this…
With Pariya?
Yes. // It seems the father of the other party is quite interested in her.
He would love to come over and have a talk.
That’s what he said.

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They’re here.
They’re here!
They just entered the village.
Oh, I see.
The groom is there too.
He’s not a groom yet.
Don’t worry and calm down.
They’re just here to talk with your father.
Remember, Pariya,
When they see you,
Greet them with a smile.
And until you’re asked
Stay quiet.
Smile!

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Welcome. // Glad you made it here.
Please be at ease.
Have some tea.
Ah, thanks.
You have a nice house.
He has the right age.
Seems to have a proper lifestyle too.
Ssh
Think it will go well?
Because we’re in the ceramic trade.

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Oh, you have a
Ceramic studio?
Nice, nice…
How about // you have the missy show you around?
Would that // be alright?
Eh?
Of course it’s alright.
If you don’t mind Pariya as a guide. Haha
Listen, Pariya,
…
Don’t lose your temper.
And don’t touch anything.

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Wow.
First time I see a ceramic studio.
What’s this?
A potter’s wheel.
This is the used soil.
And this?
Slip.
What’s that?
It’s used to make the soil stick together.
Mhm
What do you use these for?
You use them
Like this.
Wait, once more.

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Wah
Ow
What are you doing.
Wh-
I-
It’s your fault.
What!?
I didn’t do anything.
You did.
Then tell // me what.
Who cares what it was!!
Anyways, don’t get close to me!!

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…I can’t say good stuff like other people.
That’s not true.
But I’m hated by everyone.
They hate you?
Of course. // What else.
(And I thought it would be different this time)
I like you.
Aren’t you just being misunderstood?
I won’t meet them anymore anyway.
They were angry.

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Why don’t do you ask your father.
That you want to talk with them again.
Wouldn’t a sorry solve it?
I don’t get why
But she suddenly attack me.
Wasn’t it because you said something to make her angry?
I didn’t say
Anything!
But it’s nice how she speaks so openly. // And she wasn’t whimpering.
And her long hair.
You liked her that much, huh?
Just like I had hoped.
Mm—

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Hey, Father, // If that girls comes over to us, when would it be?
Well, be patient. // Rushing is no good.
In such cases, you let is progress slowly. // There’s a lot to talk about.
But I see. // I’m glad she even more energetic and nice than I thought.
Yep, yep.
….Your mother was the quite type, // with a weak body.
Women are the best when they’re full of life.
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