Mangahelpers Translationshttps://mangahelpers.com/translators/rss2008-08-29T05:32:19+00:00/favicon.icoMangaHelpers Adminsadmin@mangahelpers.comhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/judasu/releases/1286[English] [Translation] Star Ocean 2 Second Evolution 3 by Ju-da-su2008-08-29T05:32:19+00:00Ju-da-suadmin@mangahelpers.com"?" next to Shounen because . . . well . . . game-manga can't really be classified specifically to whether it's shounen or seinen, I guess. (though SO2 is quite clear to be a shounen, I'm still not sure >.>")
So, I promised I'll get it done by today . . . and right after I said that to Rena, I went to look at Dengeki Maoh and was like "Oh? Only 4 pages left anyway, so hell, I surely will get it done before DGM kicks in~ XD" (was planning on dropping One Piece because when I only translate every other weeks, it got my confused . . . >.>"
So, done and clean. I got my SO: Second Evolution, but will restart it (after a talk with Rena . . . didn't know that you can only get Dias if you're in Rena's side . . . >.>") I still have a long, long way to go with both SO I'm having right now (I got lost in the very first hotel in SO3 for ages. Those warp spaces are so confusing . . . >.>") Translation done before ch.1 of scanlation kicks in (Rena did told me that typesetter is busy though XD ) so, have to keep it monthly before it falls into something else as well . . . >.>"
ENJOY~ XD
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Star Ocean: Second Evolution Chapter 3 “Treasure” Pg. 1 Celine – My name is Celine Jules Even though this is how I look, I make a living from being a treasure hunter
Rena – Claude . . .
** The girl who goes by the name Celine. What’s her intention hidden behind that smile . . . !? **
Pg. 2 *JI* (look) Celine – Fuh
*JIRO JIRO* (stare) He~h, isn’t this girl . . . .
Rena – Claude, is this someone you know? *SASA* (hide) Claude – How should I say . . . well
Rena – Um, do you want something from us? Celine – Surely I do
Well, there is this cave that’s rumored to have treasure inside But I can’t really open the door alone by myself
Pg. 3 Would you help me out a bit? Rena – But, we’re in a hurry . . .
Claude – Wah *GUI* (pull) Celine – Don’t say like that
He still owed me something Right, Claude?!
*MU* (hesitate)
Just what will you do without me back then . . . *HOSO* (whisper) Claude – Ugh
Rena – Claude, what is with this “owe”? *HA* (sigh) Claude – I’m sorry, Rena
Pg. 4 Can we make just a small side trip?
Celine – You understood me~ <3
Rena – If you said so . . .
She’s so softhearted, just as I thought *NI* (smile) This will be pretty handy
Celine – Here it is
Pg. 5 Now, both of you Pull those levers on both sides at the same time *GAKO* (pull) Claude – O-OK
*GAKON* (pull) Rena – fine . . .
*GIII . . . * (stare)
*JII* (stare) Um What’s it? You have been staring at me for a while now . . .
*KUSU* (giggle)
Pg. 6 Celine – Fufu You really seem like a cute girl Pretty understandable if Claude actually fell in love-
Claude – WAHH-WAHH *BA* (swing)
Celine – What? I can’t say things like that? Claude – Yes, you can’t!!
Rena – The door is opened now, OK!? *DAN* (slam) *BIKU* (surprised)
Pg. 7 Celine – There it is!!
Treasure get~ <3
So, what’s inside . . . ? *BAKO* (open)
. . . Oh? A map
Pg. 8 Claude – What type of map is this? Celine – Hm . . . this picture is a two-headed dragon, right . . . ? But I can’t read the text in here though . . .
Claude – Does that mean our effort had gone wasted . . . ? Celine – N-No, it doesn’t Maybe it is telling us where the real treasure is . . . Oh yes!
Mars village’s head knows more things than anyone, so he might be able to decipher this!
Celine – Seems like they won’t let us go that easily *BASA* (flap)
Claude – The two of you, stay back!! *ZA* (take out)
Eh?
Pg. 10 *KIIN . . . * (shine) Celine – So I got to fight then!! *BO BO BO* (fire) Monster – GYAAAA
Rena – He- . . . Heraldry!?
Pg. 11 Claude – That’s great . . . !!
*BASA* (flap) Celine – They’re really tough Claude, fight alongside with me! Claude – Y-Yes!
Rena – I’ll fight as well
Claude – No!! *BIKU* (surprised)
Pg. 12 The enemies are monsters They’re dangerous, so you should stay back!!
Rena – But I
But I want to Claude – Over here
Fight with you as well . . . !!
*BAKI BAKI* (lightning)
*JAKI* (draw) *GACHIN* (pull the trigger) Claude – It ends Now
*SHIN* (silence)
Pg. 13 Claude - . . . Huh . . . ? Eh . . . this can’t mean . . .
The energy ran out!?
Celine – What do you mean you can’t shoot!! That’s really cheap! Totally useless!! *KII* (angry) Claude – You’re making me a bit angry now!! (side) And it just got overused
Celine – This isn’t good If you can’t store up the energy and use some strong attack, I alone won’t be able to . . . *KII . . . * (fly)
Rena – Celine, watch out
*GOA* (mouth open) Celine – KYA . . .
Pg. 14 *DOTSU* (hit) Rena – Ouch
Claude – Rena!! Celine!!
Celine – Rena . . . Why did you . . . !
Pg. 15 I . . . It’s not like I Can’t do anything . . . !
バカな子ね 自分も危険な目にあうっていうのにお人好しなんだから Silly girl, you’re so good-natured yet you put your own self into danger
Rena – Eh?
Celine – But thanks You’ve bought me quite some time now *KIII* (shine)
Pg. 16-17 This surely will make us win! *IN . . . * (shine)
*GAGAH* (flash)
Fuh お人好しもバカにできないってことかしらね Does this mean I can’t belittle the softhearted people as well then?
Pg. 18 Celine – Now here’s Mars village . . . We should take a rest here today This village is my hometown, so you don’t have to worry
Claude – I’m sorry, Rena. We have to drop by some places again
Rena – Eh? Ah, that’s fine . . .
Claude – Rena? Celine – And Claude It would be pretty unthinkable if you will continue your journey without having any weapon
So go buy the weapon over there (side) There’re lots of them you can choose from Claude – But I don’t know much about weapons . . .
Pg. 19 . . . Ah How about sword? I think that’s pretty cool . . . Claude – (side) COOL?
We-Well, let’s go with that then . . . ? Celine – (side) *sigh* My
OK then, take this This is my fund for you *CHARIN* (clink) Claude – Eh!?
B-But I Celine – Well So I will still be sticking with you for a bit more, OK? <3
Claude – Still!? Rena – Umm
Pg. 20 I’m off to look inside the village then! *TAH* (dash)
Claude – Rena!? . . . What’s the matter? She doesn’t seem happy
Celine - *sigh* My, my . . .
Claude!! *PI* (point)
Celine – I give you quite a lot of money So go buy something for Rena as well! Claude – Heh!?
Celine – What are you waiting for, GO!! Claude – Ye- Yes ma’am!
Pg. 21 Well Am I becoming softhearted now as well?
*ZAWA* (realized) . . . Oh?
What’s that . . . ? People – How was it? I can’t find them anywhere
Claude – Rena . . . where did she go off to?
Ouch!! *DON* (bump)
Ouch . . . Ex-Excuse me
Pg. 22 *. . . ZOKU* (scared)
Pg. 23 What was that . . . ? I can’t . . . stop shaking . . .
Rena – Hah . . .
Just what happened while I was away? He didn’t want me to know about it?
Claude, he needs Someone strong like Celine to be with him . . .
Pg. 24 *KIRA* (sparkle) Then . . . What if I . . .
Ah
Wah So pretty . . . !
So good~ It gives the feeling of an adult . . . *ZUKIN* (think)
. . . It would have fit so well With Celine . . .
Pg. 25 Claude – Rena!? Rena - HYA
Cla-Claude Claude – I finally found you! What are you looking at . . . a jewel?
Rena – Y-Yes, see this green ring I think it’s really pretty
Claude – Green . . . emerald probably?
Rena – Emerald? That’s my birth stone . . . Really? So it’s this pretty stone
. . . But it wouldn’t really fit with me . . .
Pg. 26 Claude – Excuse me Can I have this ring, please?
Rena - . . . Eh
Eh Umm Shopkeeper – Thank you . . . Rena – I didn’t mean to say like that . . .
Claude – It’s fine! Just think of it as a belated birthday present
Rena – Birthday . . . Present . . . ?
Pg. 27 How come?
. . . Th-Thanks All those gloomy feeling I had just now Are miraculously gone
Shopkeeper – Oh, mister, the size doesn’t seem to fit though (side) it would fall off very quickly
Claude – Ah, what to do now? You think we should change to something-
Rena – No! This is . . . this is fine No matter when . . . I’m really happy . . .
Pg. 28 You always brought back The light that had gone sunken inside me Thanks I’ll . . . treasure it for my whole life!
Claude – O- . . . OK, I’m glad for you then . . . !
Pg. 29 So, I’ve bought the sword now *KACHA* (hold)
Let’s go to Celine . . . *ZAWA ZAWA* (talking)
People – You know where they are? I’ll go report right now
Rena – What is that? They seem quite busy
Celine – Father!! If so, then you could just try asking for help from my friends
Pg. 30 Claude – Celine? Celine – Rena! Claude!!
Rena – What’s all these about . . . ? Celine – Well
*GASHI* (grab)
Woman – Please, help my child!! Anyone . . .
Why!? Why does it have to be my child? Person – Calm down
Woman - *cry*
Pg. 31 Claude – If we can do anything to help, we’ll help But can you please tell us the details of this?
Dias – The children in this village got kidnapped by the mountain bandits
Claude – Kidnapped?
Rena - . . . Eh . . .
Pg. 32 This can’t be . . . Dias!?
** The man who’s called Dias . . . ? What’s his relationship with Rena!? Follow in the next issue!! **
Thank you for reading . . .https://mangahelpers.com/t/judasu/releases/6866[English] [Translation] Star Ocean 2 Second Evolution 2 by Ju-da-su2008-07-03T12:39:24+00:00Ju-da-suadmin@mangahelpers.comHah~~~ Gosh, I think I’m already braindead with some of the terms that I can’t explain that well with my English, but I guess I’m wrong if SFX gets in the way then. Anyway, I think I only use . . . 15(?) SFX translation in this chapter and I feel pathetic for that (always the same word, which makes me feel really bad and stupid >_<”)
Anyway, I did promised that I’ll get it done today because it’s Thursday, and I got nothing to do for 6 hours and I can’t play ToI and ToW:RM for the whole time (will be really bored doing so, even though I totally over-level myself in ToI because people keep on saying that lv. 30-40 is enough to clear the game, but I still think I need to get to lv.70-80 before going into the Tower of Dawn or that Forbidden Guild Distinct. Gosh, it will be so long before I can complete the game for real . . . =_=”). Regardless, it is done. Good that SO2 doesn’t seem to have that much SFX, but those not very many is what I have problem with most . . . -_-“ Sorry, Rena~~~~ >_<”
So~ one monthly stuff done for me, which once again reminds me that I got to get ToD: DC out already. 2 more hours before class begins . . . Enjoy while I’m bored waiting for my class then~ XD
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Star Ocean: Second Evolution Chapter 2 “The Girl with No Past” Pg. 1 Rena – Dad . . . Why did you die . . . ?
Mother – Why does that person has to die!?
Grandfather? – Calm down, Westa. If Rena hears you . . . Mother – Rena . . . yes We’ve made a promise that we will protect that child. Even so . . .
Rena – Mom . . .
Mother – I . . . I still haven’t told her Tell that girl
** The young Rena. What’s the meaning behind those tear dripping down her cheeks? **
Pg. 2 Rena – The Warrior of Light
If it is you, could you possibly help me?
Pg. 3 In the pit darkness I cannot see anything Even Myself . . .
*ZUKIN* (ouch) You fainted in the Forest of Holy Protection
This person found you and brought you here
Pg. 3 Celine – It is quite unfortunate of you, isn’t it?
Claude – Ah . . . Celine – When you pick a fight, you should have look who is your enemy first, OK?
Claude – Thank you I’m fine now! Mother – Really?
By the way, isn’t Rena supposed to be with you . . .
Umm . . . Rena is . . .
Pg. 4 About Rena She went deeper into the forest!
Celine – (side) Oh
Mother – Is that so? That girl . . .
Claude – Umm . . . Is the person named Alen . . . Rena’s . . . childhood friend? Mother – Oh? Oh yes Alen is really a good friend of Rena since she is young
Claude – Good friend . . . !? Then why did he . . . ? Right now, he’s living in the neighboring town
Pg. 7 *BATAN . . . * (close*
Claude – Neighboring town . . . !? *GON* (search) Rena! Please be safe
Eh?
Wha-What!? It’s not here!!
Celine – Is this what you’re looking for?
Pg. 8 Claude – Wait, that’s my . . .
Celine – I like to treasure-hunt So I’ll take this as a reward for helping then
*GATSU* (grab) Claude – What are you saying?! You decide it by your-
Celine – Aow That hurts
*ZAWA* (creepy)
Claude – Ple-Please don’t make weird sound like that Celine – What is with you! A stingy, ungrateful man like you is really the worst of all!!
Pg. 9 And also You couldn’t stand up against those guys at all, didn’t you?
You are planning to go to pick the fight That you know you can’t win only because of your morality?
Claude - . . . It’s not about the morality or anything Rena – Even if you are not the Warrior of Light Claude is still Claude
Pg. 10 Claude – I just Want to help her out
Excuse me!
Celine - . . . *sigh*
Pg. 11 Rena - . . . Where am I . . .
Ouch . . . *GITSU* (stuck)
Alen took me . . .
Pg. 12 *GI* (struggle) . . . So tight
What is happening to me . . . ?
. . . Claude Have you already reach your destination safely, I wondered . . . ?
Pg. 13 Alen – You’re awake now, Rena?
*KAN* (step) Rena – Alen . . . !
Is this some kind of a joke . . . ?
Can you . . . untie me . . . ?
Why!? Where is the you who is always so kind now!?
*BO* (shine) Alen – I’ve changed
Pg. 14 With the power of this stone
Rena – Stone . . . ? You mean Ouch *GUI* (grab)
Alen – Yes I finally got it . . . finally *PARA* (untie)
*DON* (push)
No use *GU* (grab)
Pg. 15 *DAN* (push) From now, we will become one . . . !
Alright, my bride, let the ceremony begins, shall we? Rena – St- . . .
Someone Help . . . !!
Pg. 16 Warrior
Of Light Claude – RENA!!!
Pg. 17 Rena – Claude . . . ? Why are you . . .
Claude – Alen!! *JAKI* (pull out) Let go of Rena right now!!
Alen – . . . You again?
Don’t intervene. We two are going to become one family from now on Rena – No!
Claude – Stop joking around!! You can never become one real family if the thoughts of the two are not met! Can’t you
Pg. 18 Can’t you see that sad face of Rena!?
Alen – Re- . . . Ugh . . . *ZUKIN* (realize)
Guh . . . *KIIIII* (shine) AAAAARGH
Rena – Alen!?
*BAH* (draw)
Pg. 19 Claude – Rena!! What am I, all of the sudden . . . !?
*ZASHU* (intervene)
Pg. 20 Rena – Claude *BA* (point)
Kuh . . . Is there no other way other than shooting?!!
Rena – Alen *GYA* (sadden)
Pg. 21 *GU* (grab)
Claude – Dammit! Rena – Claude!?
Claude – I’ll take his knife And I’ll make him back to his own self after that!!
*HYU* (raise)
Pg. 22 *GO* (knock)
*KAN* (clang)
Rena – Claud- . . .
*TAN* (push) Claude – ARG . . .
Pg. 23 *GIRI* (press) Rena – What should I do?
If this continues, Claude will . . . ! Someone please . . . The Warrior
Warrior
The Warrior, please help me. Why didn’t you come?
. . . I
Pg. 24 I believe in the Warrior of Light that all I did up till now is waiting . . .
Right now, Claude is battling . . . ! Yet still, I *HAH* (realize)
That stone . . . Does that mean- Alen – I’ve changed, with the power of this stone
Pg. 25 That’s right, I *GUI* (grab)
*GU* (grab) It’s not like I can’t do anything
Alen – GAAAAA
*GA* (break)
Pg. 26 *KIIN* (scatter)
I just Didn’t do anything!!
Pg. 27 *DOKUN* (Argh!)
*FU . . . * (faint)
*DOSA* (collapse)
*HAH* (huff) *HAH* (huff) *KRAN* (drop) Claude – Rena!
Alen – Ugh . . . *BA* (realize)
Pg. 28 Huh . . . ? What am I . . . ? Where is this . . . ?
Rena – Alen, you’re back to your old self now . . . !?
Alen – Rena . . . ? What is this . . . my head is aching
As if I’ve just had a really horrible nightmare *SHUUUUU* (aura)
Pg. 29 *BI* (ring) *BIBI . . . * (ring)
Rena – Claude? Claude – Rena *SA* (put down)
Claude – You can’t sleep? Tomorrow . . . we are going off already, aren’t we? Rena - Yep, a little
I’m curious about that stone . . . Alen – I did that!? I can’t remember anything ever since I picked up that stone . . . I’m really sorry
Rena – “Become weird and get frenzied” . . . that stone Seemed just like Sorcery Globe
Claude - . . . Sorcery Globe, huh?
Pg. 30 Claude – I . . . am going to investigate about the Sorcery Globe I never think of something as big as saving the world, but I need something that is enough to get me back . . .
Ah, sorry. I was just talking to myself Rena – Claude, you really are great
I After I met you, I began to understand now
I can’t just wait forever I need to get myself moving as well
Pg. 31 Rena – . . . Can you take me with you as well?
Claude – I can’t! This is not just for fun, OK? Rena – I know that
Claude – You’re kidding
Rena – I’m not kidding
. . . Please listen There is something I always want to know Claude – Something you want to know . . . ?
*BOCHAN* (ripple) Rena - . . . My mother
Pg. 32 Is not my real mother
Mother – I still haven’t told here. To that girl . . . That she’s not my real daughter!! That’s why, even if we promised that we will live happily together
Rena – My mother seems to think that I still didn’t know about that . . . Mother – It’s good already if she will throw away that pendant of her real mother!
Claude – So you want to search for your real mother?
Rena - . . . No I already have Mother Westa with me . . . that alone makes me happy enough . . . But I
Pg. 33 What I really want to know . . . Is “who really am I?”
. . . I always Think that the warrior will come and save me
But deep somewhere in my heart, I really was scared to know the truth . . . I always just wait for the answer to come without even have any bravery to get to it But now
Pg. 34-35 I’ll never look away ever again I promised
Claude I want to go with you
Claude – You will need to get the permission from your mother first though, OK?
Rena – OK
Claude – It would be good if you find it . . . that answer Rena – Yes . . . !
Pg. 36 Rena – I’m going now then!
Mother - . . . Rena!!
Rena – Don’t worry, mom I’ll be with Claude, so don’t worry!
Mother - . . . Rena I . . . got something I really need to tell you
I
Pg. 37 Rena – You can tell me all you want when I come back I’ll come back fine certainly!
Mother – Rena . . . This can’t mean you already . . .
. . . Claude Claude – Yes
Mother – Please Take a good care of Rena
Pg. 38 Rena – Sorcery Globe fell on the town called Elria in the Continent of El That’s our destination then
*ZA* (flap)
Celine – Stop right there!
Still no reward for me? Then I’ll stick with you two for a bit then
** The one who stands before the two is the mysterious woman who helped Claude!? **
Thank you for reading . . .https://mangahelpers.com/t/judasu/releases/6818[English] [Translation] Star Ocean 2 Second Evolution 1 by Ju-da-su2008-06-04T11:31:31+00:00Ju-da-suadmin@mangahelpers.comNote to myself, learn to stop the hype sometimes. I barely have any concentration while doing the Character Festa part because I got hyped to draw when I look at the characters' rough sketches . . . >.<"
Anyway, I'm stuck with one (short) line. I don't think I should pull back the whole translation with only one line, so I'll post the translation first and continue searching for the meaning of that line later. (Yep, I'm weird >_<") And yeah, other parts, I got stuck a lot with terminology specified to Star Ocean only. >_<"
Reserved for Eternal Scanlation Group only. Please do not use it for scanlation if you are not Eternal. Thanks~ XD
Enjoy~ >_<"
Star Ocean 2: Second Evolution Chapter 1 Pg. 3 Rena – That time, it was just my feeling . . . yes
If I stay beside you Any kind of darkness will be turned into light
Pg. 4-5 With the large volume of 48 pages, the new series start!
One game masterpiece has been revived on PSP! Their new story is threaded through Rena’s viewpoint
Star Ocean Second Evolution Yoshida Morohe
Pg. 6 Rena – Eh?
Did you call me just now, mother? Mother – ? I didn’t
Rena – Again . . . ? I’ve been hearing a voice lately Mother – A voice?
Rena - Someone is calling my name ??? – -na . . . Rena . . . Rena – It’s the voiced that I am familiar, as if I’ve heard it somewhere before . . .
Pg. 7 What can it be? I don’t think it’s just my imagination as well . . .
Mother – And also, Rena, will you stop going to the Forest of Holy Protection today? The animal there has turned frenzy lately, so it’s dangerous- There!?
RENA!?
Rena – Aow! Mother, you’re just worried too much
Pg. 8 Children – Ah, Rena You know, we just pretend to be warrior just now! Rena, come play with us too
Rena – Aah! So you are the great warrior who is going to safe the *PAAA* (sparkling)
World <3 Children – That’s it!?
Come on, play with us more! Rena – Sorry, but I have to get going now How about you play with Alen?
Something wrong?
Children - Alen hasn’t been playing with us at all lately He always acts scary
Pg. 9 Rena – Eh? Isn’t Alen more of the one who is scared rather than making other people scared? *WA* (uwa) *WAN!* (woof!) Children – B-But . . .
Mother – You all! Quickly come and eat your meal Children – Uwa! Yes Bye then, Rena!
Rena - . . . They must have mistaken somehow, right?
Pg. 10
Pg. 11 *DOSA . . . * (fall) In Expel, there is a legend passing on since the past about the “Warrior of Light”
“A warrior” right . . .
When this land of Expel is in danger and the people are in pain, the warrior with alien raiments will appear That person will wield the sword of light and save the people
Pg. 12 When is it are you going to make your appearance . . . ? Sir Warrior
Everyone has been waiting for you for so long Including me . . .
Sir Warrior If it is you, will you be able to tell me?
The part of me that I’m lacking . . . Ever since that day, I have always wanted to know The truth
Pg. 13 *GASA* (shiver)
*GABA* (sit up)
. . . ? Who is there? *BAKI* (step)
Ape – GRRRR!!
Rena – KYAAA
Pg. 14-15 Claude – Watch out!! *GA* (step)
*GATSU* (shot)
Pg. 16 *GOSHA* (thud)
*SHUUU* (steam) *HETA . . . * (fall)
Rena - When this land of Expel is in danger Claude – Phew Are you OK? Rena - And the people are in pain
. . . Could you be . . . The warrior with the alien raiments Will appear
Claude – Can you stand? Rena - That person
Pg. 17 Will wield the sword of light And save the people
The Warrior of Light!!!
Pg. 18 Claude - . . . Is something wrong? Are you injured? Rena – Ah N-No, I’m fine, umm . . . What should do? I need to say something Oh yeah, the thing that I practice with the children . . . no, that kind of stupid saying won’t do!
Umm Well It got to be something clever than that . . . umm
Thank you very much!!
Is- . . . Isn’t that a bit too simple~!!
Pg. 19 *PON* (pat) Claude – OK! It’s good that you’re safe
*KA* (embarrassed)
And well, I need to ask you something . . . Rena – Y- Yes?
Claude - Where . . . Am I . . . ?
Pg. 20 Rena – This is where I live, Arlia Village
Claude – Is it really alright to invite me in all of the sudden?
Rena – I want to thank you for helping me as well You are very welcomed!
Claude – Thanks . . . umm, and your name is . . . Rena – Ah That’s right
Pg. 21 I’m Rena Rena Lanford
Claude – Rena, right? I’m Claude
*FUFU* (giggle) Rena – So even the warrior has a name Uncle – Oh!? Rena!
Rena – Hi, uncle Uncle – What is this, you have a boyfriend already~~?
Rena – Eh!? No! This person has just saved my life . . . !!
Pg. 22 Uncle – Hey, you boyfriend!! *BISHI . . . * (point) Claude – Heh!? (side) Me!?
Uncle – Rena has a pretty firm personality and very restless *GU!* (thumb up) Protect her well, OK?
Rena – I say no and it means no!! *BAKII* (punch) Uncle – GOFU
Rena – Gosh! Let’s get going then, Claude *PIKU PIKU* (shiver) Claude – O-OK . . . I guess I don’t really need to help him specially or anything . . .
Pg. 23 *DON* (emphasis) Mother – Eat as much as you want, OK?!!
Claude - Thank you . . . Rena - . . . Mother . . . Aren’t you making a bit too much . . . ?
Mother – What are you saying! He helped you, didn’t he? And this is quite a normal serving size for men
Claude – Ah, but it’s very delicious Though I never eat anything here before Mother – Oh, you didn’t live around here?
Rena – That’s right! That’s because . . .
Pg. 24 Claude is the Warrior of Light!!
Claude - . . . huh!?
Rena – “The sword of light” and the “foreign clothing” . . . You are the “Warrior of Light” as said in the legend, right?
Claude - Wa- . . . Wait a sec!!
Pg. 25 That’s a misunderstanding! I’m not anything like a warrior!!
Rena – Eh . . .
But . . . ! Didn’t you save me with the sword of light . . . ? Claude – Eh, you mean this!? No, it’s not a sword of light or anything . . . *CHA* (shine) And I’m just, well . . . a normal traveler, that’s all . . .
Rena – Traveler!? But . . . Mother – Rena!
Pg. 26 I’m . . . not a warrior
Mother – RENA!! *DA* (dash)
*BATAN . . . * (shut)
Mother – I’m sorry She probably will come back in a short while, so don’t worry about it
Pg. 27 Please forgive her That girl . . . she believe in the Warrior of Light ever since she’s a kid, and is always waiting for that person Claude – Is that so . . . ?
Mother – Well, you had come on a trip from the very far place then . . . Claude – Yes And I don’t really know how to get back as well . . .
Mother – That’s pretty bad, in the horrible time like this that happened ever since Sorcery Globe fell . . . Claude – Sorcery Globe?
Mother – You don’t know!?
Pg. 28 It’s that meteorite that hit this planet three months ago We called that the demon stone . . . Sorcery Globe
Claude – Heh . . .
Mother - Not “heh”!! You really did well at keeping yourself safe up to this time
You can still keep calm like this Isn’t there anything bad during your trip at all? Claude – Eh-umm, well . . .
Mother – Because ever since Sorcery Globe fell The group of monsters all over the world becomes frenzied
Pg. 29 Claude - . . . I see . . . She is mistaken because I appeared in the time like this then . . . ?
Mother - The nearby town is located at a bit to the north of Arlia Claude – Thank you very much
Pg. 30 . . . I’m going then
. . . Ah *KUN* (grab)
*HA* (oh) Rena – Um . . . umm
Can you . . . accompany me for a bit? Claude – (side) Accompany!? Heh!? O- . . . OK . . .
Claude – A-A dog . . . ? Dog – WOOF WOOF *KUSUKUSU* (giggle)
Claude – . . . Is it really that funny? Rena – I-I’m sorry, but . . .
Pg. 34 Your face just now . . . Ahaha
Claude - . . . Actually, I used to have a dog once Rena – Heh! That’s great What is its name then? Dog – Ha Ha
Claude – It’s called Ratty Somehow, my dad just looked at its tail and exclaimed out “I got it!” . . . *HE* (heh)
Pg. 35 *SU* (giggle)
. . . Up to now There has been no monsters living around here The view is nice and all the animals just live happily together . . .
Somehow, staying here makes me feel relieved
Claude – Rena, you really like this place, do you? Rena – Yes!
Dog – WOOF! Rena – Ah
Pg. 36 . . . So, somehow, I ended up coming here Even though my mom always say not to come
OK . . . and How about your father . . . ?
*GYU* (grip)
Pg. 37 Rena – When I was young . . . my father was-
Claude – Eh Ah, s-sorry about that!! Rena – No, it’s fine
Claude – Damn it . . . What an idiot I am? Didn’t I just make her feel bad . . . ? *GON . . . * (click)
. . . Ah R-Rena!!
Pg. 38 You want some candies!?
(side) Now I did it Isn’t this Making me more Like an idiot . . . ?
*. . . PU*(giggle)
Rena – Thanks I was just thinking about the boy who I used to befriend with in the past Claude - In the past?
Rena – Yes Whenever I felt sad, I’d always come to cry around here, but Dias – Don’t cry, Rena == It’s Dias . . . right? (still need to get the game :p )
Pg. 39 If you cry, you’re just wasting your tears So, come on and smile with me Rena - . . . I really missed him. Wonder what is he doing right now.
Claude - . . . Could this mean that person is your first love?
Rena – No, he is more like a big brother to me There’s nothing like that at all . . .
Claude – Ah, aow Sorry, sorry. I was just joking . . . *GYUU* (grab)
*DOKI* (surprised)
Pg. 40 Claude – Wow Sorry! *PA* (withdraw) Rena – Ne-Never mind
Will you . . . Come back and play with me again sometimes? Claude – Of course
*ZAKU* (step)
Pg. 41 Alen – Rena
Rena – Eh? Oh . . .
ALEN!? Alen – Hi . . . long time no see
Rena – Aw, don’t frighten me like that I haven’t seen you lately, so where have you been?
Claude – . . . ? Is that the person you talked about just now?
Rena – Ah, no, this person is . . . Alen is My childhood friend and- *GA* (grab)
Pg. 42 Rena – A- . . . –len . . . ?
What is it? It-It hurts Alen – Be happy, Rena The stage is about to complete
Pg. 43 The stage for our wedding
Rena - . . . Wedding . . . ? What are you saying . . . ?
Claude – Re-
**ZA* (surrounded)
Pg. 44 Alen – Come with me then, Rena *GUI* (pull) Rena – No
Let go off me!! What had got into you? What wedding are you . . .
Claude – Stop it She doesn’t want to, does- *HYU* (swoosh)
*TSU* (miss) Tch Rena – Claude!!
Pg. 45 *BA* (push off)
Claude – Damn . . . *ZA ZA* (step)
Like I will let you! *CHAKI* (draw)
No wa-
Pg. 46 Rena – STOP IT!! *BA!* (intervene)
That’s not like you at all, Alen Claude is just a traveler. Please don’t hurt him! Alen – Rena . . . Are you coming with me or not?
Claude – Rena! That man has lost his mind I’ll be fine, so run away quick
Rena - . . . I Am going with Alen Claude – What . . . !?
Pg. 47 Rena – Alen is not always like this, so I’ll be fine Even if you’re not the legendary warrior Claude, you better continue on with your journey
Claude – Rena . . . *ZA* (dash) Alen – Very good, Rena
Rena – You who covered me in the dazzling light *DO* (punch) And had saved me . . . Alen – Now he probably can continue on his journey then
Rena – Claude, you are
Pg. 48-49 *FURA . . . * (weaken)
To me The Warrior of Light *DO* (collapse)
*ZARI . . . * (step)
Celine – I thought I heard someone’s voice, so I come and look But seems like I find something good here
Pg. 50 ** The short moment of happiness meeting with Claude, what is the fate of Rena who had been taken away!? ** Alen – And now, the preparation is completed
*BOO* (glow)
Pg. 51 Memorial for [sO2] turning into comic!! Rough comic characters Festa! This corner will reveal the precious rough sketches of the characters drawn by Yoshida Morohe-sensei for this series! With the guide of Yoshida-sensei’s comment, let introduce us to the rough sketches.
== Rena, for the order: The character information (with their name on the heading) Note with the arrow pointing to the pictures Side notes around the picture itself (the one that is the mangaka’s handwriting) the “COMMENT FROM MOROHE YOSHIDA” (only for Rena and Claude) the one inside the box where it’s the picture of them with different emotions and the whole body picture. Hope it’s not too . . . confusing . . . >_<”
Rena Lanford A girl who lived alone with her mother in Arlia Village on the planet Expel. She is born with the mysterious healing power, that the question of who really left as a mystery.
ゲームでは… The sketch of the back and mantle which isn’t drawn much in the game is being compiled together. It’s understandable that this is to capture Rena’s model from various different angles. 胸もと… The accessory around the breast part and the small thing like the pendant from the mother, faithfully drawn like in the game is also understandable. ゲーム版… While faithfully revive the character design of the game, Yoshida-sensei’s touch of making it full of live makes him to draw out various expression that are not presented in the game.
せなか？ The back? マントがどうなっているのよ！ What should the mantle be like! ［角度］レナ [Angle] Rena わきのベスト（青）はこんな感じですか？ The vest (blue) is something like this, right? マントこう？ The mantle should be like this? ここぞ！ という時に胸元から取り出す She takes it out whenever it said “It’s here!”
COMMENT FROM MOROHE YOSHIDA Rena Edition I’m always aware that even though she is a firm person, there is also the cuteness that fit with her age. The editor also told me “draw the thigh nice and well” which is pretty interesting. (laugh)
吉田もろへ ［レナ］ Yoshida Morohe [Rena] ラフ第１項 First rough draft
Pg. 52 Claude C. Keni The son of the admiral of the Galaxy Federation, Ronixis. He had been the subject of envy due to that he is assigned an ensign at the young age of 19 because of his father’s help. He remembers the irritation of other people not recognizing him of his own strength.
躍動感あふれるポーズが印象的な１枚。このカットは戦闘中のクロードだろうか。コミック版のアクションシーンでの活躍を期待させるラフになっている。 The dynamic pose is one unique thing. This cut is probably Claude during his battle. It becomes the rough drawing is expected to show the action scene of the comic version. ファンには… Same as the fan, the speech that represent the battle result into number is also being brought back! Will those lines make appearance in the comic as well is something to be excited about from now on. 第１稿では… In the first draft, the basic emotion patterns, like happiness, sadness, anger, etc., is being drawn out to capture the character’s uniqueness. Out of all of these, the warm, bright and relaxing smile is specially impressive.
［表情］初稿より大人っぽくしましたまゆを少しキリッと [Expression] I made him more mature-like in the first draft by making the eyebrow a bit neat and smart-looking. わん章（？） Arm band (?) 手ぶくろの内側どうなってますか？ What should the inside of the gloves be like? ベルト？ Belt? バンダナ髪にかくれてる？ Bandana is beneath the hair? ８０点ってとこかな？ Is this around 80% then? バトルの時、剣のデザインはどうしましょう？ What should the sword design be for the battle?
COMMENT FROM MOROHE YOSHIDA Claude Edition I drew him to be a lot younger than his age because it is said that he is a teenager who is still growing. Will he continue to grow from now on and become more like a man, I wondered . . . ?
ラフ第１稿 First rough draft
Pg. 53 Dias Flac The wandering swordsman who had been rumored as the strongest and Rena’s childhood friend. Due to some events in his past, he seemed to oppose and close down his heart to other people.
ゲーム版のイラストより若千大人びた印象を受ける。とくに目元が鋭く、彼のクールな感じがよく表れている。 More of the mature-looking characteristics are portray than the game’s illustration. Especially the sharp eyes and his cool expression are very well drawn.
マントの下 Under the mantle こうですか？ Like this? マントのつなぎはどうなってますか？ What should the patch on the mantle be like? 髪でかくれているので… Since it’s beneath his hair . . . こんなにいかつくなくていいかも？（笑） Maybe it might not need to look this grim, probably? (laugh) こんなかんじ？ Something like this?
COMMENT FROM MOROHE YOSHIDA Dias Edition In contrast to Claude, his image is of the quiet and mature man. I want to quickly draw his smile as well.
Ashton Anchors The unlucky young man who is possessed by the two-headed dragon. The names of the dragons on his back are “Gyoro” and “Ururun”. He uses the skills which combines heraldry and dual swords style.
彼の「生来の気弱な性格」を見事に表した表情がグッド。その表情と、双頭の龍の眠光の鋭さとの対比も印象的だ The expression that portrays very nicely his “fainthearted personality since birth” is good. That expression and the sharpness of his discernment compared to the two-headed dragon make up his uniqueness.
ギョロとウルルンの生えぎわってどうなってますか？ What is it like at the place where Gyoro and Ururun sprouted out then? 白いのはリボンですか？ It’s the ribbon that is white, right? 全体的にベタ部分が多いのでこい色の部分もトーン処理するかもしれません…？ Overall, there are a lot of hackneyed parts, so the deep color and tone is probably fine . . . ? == Sorry, I’m not totally sure about this one. >_<” このラインのとことか白にしたりするかも？ This place like this line here is white as well maybe? 手の甲の部分どうなってますか？ What about the arm guard?
COMMENT FROM MOROHE YOSHIDA Ashton Edition “If he is carrying two dragons on his back, then how did he manage to shower or lay down?” is what I ended up worrying about every time I drew him. (laugh)
Celine Jules Though born in a good family, she is the treasure hunter on journey rather than staying at home. She possesses an extraordinary tenacity when it is something to do with money or the study of heraldry.
開いた胸もとと、右胸のハートマーク。 そして太もも部分にあら紋様など、男性ファンが気になる部分をよりセクシーに描いている。 Open chest and the heart mark on the right breast, as well as tattoo on the thigh and the parts where the male fans might be interested are drawn to be even sexier.
このリングオフィミャルより小さくさせて下さい。本当は無しにしたいのですが無いのはさみしいので… Please make this ring smaller. Actually, I was thinking of taking it out, but if it isn’t there, it seems a bit lonely . . . ベルトの金の部分 The gold part on the belt カドとがってて正四角形で大丈夫ですか？ Is the tetragon with the pointed edge OK?
COMMENT FROM MOROHE YOSHIDA Celine Edition At first, I thought whether I should really take that ring out. But, if the ring is taken out, it looks kind of desolate, thus in the end, I just keep it . . . that ring alone should be enough when talking of Celine (laugh)
Pg. 54 Leon D.S. Geeste As young as 12 years old, he is the young genius who is related to the development of the Heraldic weapons at the Imperial Laboratory. Probably because he is so young yet so full of knowledge, he is pretty conceit.
白衣と短パンという、ギャップのあるレオンの衣装がかわいらしい。 物知り顔でちょっと生意気な表情も、レオンらしくて◎。 The doctor’s robe and the short pant, the gaps on Leon’s choice of dressing seem really cute. The knowledgeable-looking face and a bit of the conceit expression too is very Leon-like.
COMMENT FROM MOROHE YOSHIDA Leon Edition Though Leon is a conceit genius, since he is yet still at the age where he would fawn on the adults . . . he is kind of cute. Those cat ears and the doctor’s robe are totally the greatest.
Precis F. Neumann A cheerful and healthy girl who is full of curiosity. She likes inventing things and sweet foods, and the strange-looking robot she carried on her back, “Mujinkun No. 1, No. 2” is something she made by herself. == Sorry if there’s anything wrong, I think I can’t even remember Precis being in Star Ocean EX (yet, we are talking about an anime series I watched 5-6 years ago. I only manage to get her name right because of Star Ocean Blue Sphere manga . . . - -“), so I actually can’t remember her robot’s names . . . of course . . . I mean, if I can’t remember Precis, it’s not like the robot’s name will just pop out of nowhere . . . T^T (The rest of the characters, at least as appeared in this Character Festa, I can remembered, but not Precis . . . for some reasons) Anyway, I’m planning to get Star Ocean 2: Second Evolution real soon, so I can brush out the dust a bit . . . >_<”
チャームポイントの八重歯もきちんと再現されており、明るく元気なプリシスが描かれている。 With the double teeth, which is the charm point, is also being brought back precisely, the cheerful and vigorous Precis is being drawn.
せなかのメカ。 The robot at the back. 最低でもここまで省略させて預けませんか？ 丸いの無い方いいかなという気もしたので It might be considered as bad, but can I just leave it short like that? これのみ…とか 腰どうなってますか？上着の下部分も… What should the hip be like? And also the part under the jacket . . . ? ローラーの形が？？ Is this like a roller??
COMMENT FROM MOROHE YOSHIDA Precis Edition Whenever I draw Precis, I ended up making the same face as her. Her swinging emotion is quite fun to draw.
Yoshida Morohe-sensei comparing the full completed illustration with the rough pictures!! The Announcing Illustration for the comic version of “SO2” When the illustration that is used to announce the series in the last issue and the rough drawing are compared together, though the basic structures are the same, quite some number of the differences are found. Especially, the picture on the left-lower corner changes from “Rena’s pendant” to the “unknown character” is one big change. By placing the unknown character in, the complete version seems more story-like.