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Short Story | Circe • Sekhmet • JangHwa • Kunoichi Kaen • Invincible Dragon |
Miss Orca 2021 | Hirume • Night Angel • May |
Translated by Khosen
Part 1. I'll Show You How It's Done
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord. Here?
- Commander:
- Kaen. What's up? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- ...
- Commander:
- Instead of answering my question, Kaen silently handed something over.
- Sushi? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Yeah.
- Commander:
- I still haven't digested my lunch, though...
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- You...don't like it?
- Commander:
- As I hesitated, I noticed how Kaen got dispirited.
- Haha, nah. They say what's good pleases the eye, right? (Choice)
- I said that, but honestly, the sushi Kaen made did look good.
- And I'm sure they taste good too. Leaving everything aside, Kaen is as good as Sowan when it comes to sushi.
- Thanks, I appreciate it. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Yeah.
- Commander:
- First, I picked up the one made from a white fish on the left.
- And after dipping it slightly into soy sauce.
- *Cough!* (Choice)
- I tried very hard not to spit it out after an unexpected taste spread on my tongue.
- The sushi did not taste like what I expected it to taste like.
- It looked like sushi, but I was sure the ingredients included jelly, candy, jams, and chocolates.
- Kaen...this... (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Kaen. Feeling.
- Commander:
- ... (Choice)
- How can I say no when she says she's being sincere?
- I took a deep breath and cleared the rest of the sushi.
- This is? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Instead of soy sauce...an Ebi pickled with orange juice.
- Commander:
- I have to say the orange juice did a great job killing my appetite.
- ...And this? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- A tuna tataki...torched along with candy flakes.
- Commander:
- I could sense the glucose and the fat from the two ingredients literally blocking my blood vessels.
- ...How about this? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Kustard pudding, nigiri.
- Commander:
- Leaving aside how it tasted like, this one involved great skill to make sure the pudding on top of the rice didn't fall off.
- ... (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Norimaki...filled with cream.
- Commander:
- A great final blow to my stomach.
- Those were my thoughts on them, but they weren't inedible.
- Yeah, they were edible...but if Sowan found out about this...
- Sowan:
- Looks like you don't know how to talk with your ingredients...
- Perhaps becoming one yourself would help you understand their feeling?
- Commander:
- The incarnation of the goddess of ingredients would scorch this earth, looking for the culprit behind this.
- I had no choice but to empty the plate for the peace of Orca's kitchen.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- How was it?
- Commander:
- I...it was creative. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- ...
- Commander:
- Kaen? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Kaen. Leaving.
- Commander:
- And she left with the empty plate in her hand.
- What just happened? (Choice)
- I could tell she was somewhat disappointed.
- And for dinner, sushi was yet again served.
- Sowan:
- I pulled a trick or two as I got my hands on some good quality fish.
- Commander:
- Calmly but with pride, Sowan served the sushi.
- And I had no choice but to respond to Sowan by...
- Sorry, but I'm not really in a mood to have some sushi tonight... (Choice)
- Not surprisingly, Sowan became sullen.
- To make up for it, I had no choice but to empty the plate and felt sick. Urgh!
Part 2. Scent
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord.
- Commander:
- Kaen. What's up? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- I. Want you. To follow.
- Commander:
- To where? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Somewhere close.
- Commander:
- Alright. (Choice)
- As I nodded in approval, she led the way to our destination.
- And like she said, she brought me to a small room close by.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Here. My Lord.
- Commander:
- It was a small room, with no lighting but a candle in the middle of the room.
- And I noticed how there was a blanket next to it.
- Wait...I think I know what's coming...
- I wasn't going to say no, but I decided to act a little mischievous.
- I'll start screaming the moment you do something weird. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Weird?
- Commander:
- Oh? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Hmm?
- Commander:
- You're not? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- What?
- Commander:
- Nevermind...sorry. (Choice)
- I then realized that the room was filled with a different scent.
- Is smells nice in here. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Yeah.
- Commander:
- Kaen closed the door and pointed across the room as she sat down in front of the candle.
- And I sat down across her.
- What's the matter, Kaen? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Feeling.
- Commander:
- As she said that, Kaen pointed at the blanket next to me.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- The sun was lovely. Smells. Good.
- Commander:
- Indeed, as I laid down on the blanket, I was surrounded by the smell of the newly washed and well-dried blanket.
- And as I was lying down, Kaen handed me a bouquet of flowers.
- What's this? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Canolas.
- Commander:
- Canolas...
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Take these.
- Commander:
- Kaen handed over a new bouquet.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Dahlia.
- Lily. Rose. Hibiscus. Lilac. Tulip. Lisianthus. Sunflower. Calla.
- Commander:
- Kaen taught me the names of the flowers as she handed them over.
- Some of them I knew.
- And their meaning...
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Smells...Good?
- Commander:
- Yeah. They're lovely. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- There's more.
- Commander:
- Kaen then grabbed the candle and began lighting more.
- And she didn't stop there and took out an incense holder and placed one on it.
- Soon, the room was filled with a strong scent.
- They were so strong that they numbed all my senses but my smell.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- So?
- Commander:
- Well... (Choice)
- I said nothing but gently stroked the canolas in my hand.
- Canolas weren't the flowers with the best scent...but it was significant in another way.
- Hatsuna...Kaen's real name.
- All the other flowers also had their own meaning.
- Lily. Rose. Hibiscus. Lilac. Tulip. Lisianthus. Sunflower. Calla...
- They all represented affection in one way or another.
- And everything began making sense in my head.
- Kaen...and love...
- But why is she using this way to portray how she feels?
- Am I thinking too simply?
- And like that, I tried my best to see if there was another meaning behind this.
- But I was already mesmerized by the room's smell and couldn't think straight.
- Also...
- *Cough! Cough!* (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Cough! Cough!
- Commander:
- It wasn't surprising the room was soon filled with smoke after liting up all those candles and incenses.
- Soon, the sprinklers went off with a fire alarm.
- And both of us ran outside, soaked wet.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord.
- Commander:
- Yeah? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- So?
- Commander:
- ...Let's not do this in a confined space next time. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- ...Okay.
- Commander:
- Kaen trudged back to her room.
- And as I saw her leave, I tried again to figure out what kind of message Kaen was trying to convey.
- Kaen and love...
- Was she trying to ask me out? (Choice)
- But why go through all this trouble?
- Alice:
- Master, what happened?!
- Commander:
- Alice was the first to come after the fire alarm rang.
- Alice:
- Are you hurt?
- Commander:
- Nah, I'm fine. Thanks, Alice. (Choice)
- Alice took a breath of relief and checked out the room I was in with Kaen.
- Alice:
- Were you playing with...fire?
- Commander:
- No...more like...Aromatherapy? (Choice)
- Constantia:
- Mater! Are you alright?
- Vanilla:
- We'll take you to a safe room immediately.
- Commander:
- And soon, more crews that heard the alarm gathered round.
- And...
- Alice:
- Master...if you wanted to be scolded, you could have just told me...
- Vanilla:
- I knew you liked playing with fire, but I always thought you had the senses to contain it until nightfall, Master.
- I didn't expect you to enjoy such childish behaviour.
- Or perhaps you wanted to get kinky, remove your wet clothes, and walk naked around this place?
- Constantia:
- I beg you. Please look after yourself. I'll be extremely sad if I see you get hurt.
- Commander:
- And I ended up getting scolded differently by the three.
- I wanted to defend myself, but I did not say Kaen was also with me, I need to find out what she wanted to say.
Part 3. Dancing Kaen
- Commander:
- As I was strolling around Orca, and encountered a wild Neodym, Emily, and Kaen.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord.
- Commander:
- Yeah? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Kaen. Dance. Watch.
- Commander:
- As soon as Kaen finished her sentence, Neodym took out the maracas, and Emily took out a triangle.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- ...
- Commander:
- Kaen began showing off her choreography that was too hard for me to follow.
- They weren't acrobatic but rather simple movements, unlike when she's performing or engaging with an enemy.
- But I could tell Kaen was being serious as she solemnly continued. She looked like some sort of a priest worshipping a god.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Phew...
- Commander:
- After a long performance, Kaen took a deep breath.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- So?
- Commander:
- If you ask me how that was...
- From what happened previously, I kinda knew the answer. But I wasn't sure if this was the right one.
- So I had no choice but to say.
- That was...deep. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- ...
- Commander:
- Kaen said nothing but nodded and left the area.
- Emily:
- ...
- Maybe...I should have...brought castanets?
- Commander:
- And Emily followed.
- Neodym:
- Commander.
- Commander:
- Yeah? (Choice)
- Neodym:
- You idiot.
- Commander:
- Neodym snapped at me and joined the rest.
Part 4. Self-reflection meeting
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- I failed...every mission...
- Emily:
- It's alright...Kaen.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Thanks.
- Neodym:
- My teacher had said success is the mother of failure.
- She told me how when someone finds out your secret point, you analyze the pattern of the discoverer and find a new point.
- Let's go through why the missions failed first.
- Emily:
- With...some snacks.
- Neodym:
- First, our approach of showing your feelings through food.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Sweet and Sour. How I feel.
- Emily:
- We ended up...adding chocolates, jelly...and juices to the sushi.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord...Ate them all...Said Creative.
- Neodym:
- Perhaps He was not cultured enough to know.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Next, Kaen's feelings...Showed through scent.
- Emily:
- And the Commander...ended up getting scolded.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- It was...Kaen's fault...
- Emily:
- Commander's kind...that's why...I like him.
- Neodym:
- Glad you two are okay.
- Emily:
- Lastly...showing it through...dance.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord. Said it was deep.
- Neodym:
- We were trying the courtship dance like the animals. But he didn't get the message.
- Commander's an idiot.
- Emily:
- Maybe...we should have tried...signing too?
- Lover lover lover lover.
- Neodym:
- Neodym went to town
- A-riding on a pony,
- Stuck a feather in his cap
- And called it macaroni.
- Emily:
- So...next...we try singing?
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Kaen. Singing...Cannot.
- Neodym:
- Brownie told me that it's not one's skill but what one's trying to convey when it comes to singing.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- That's not what I meant.
- Kaen. Can't literally. Communicate.
- Singing...Cannot.
- Neodym:
- I'm sorry...
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- No. It's fine.
- Emily:
- Hmm...
- Ah.
- Neodym:
- Got any good ideas?
- Emily:
- What about...a letter?
- If you write...slowly...maybe...you can tell him how you feel?
- We can ask...Constantia...to proofread.
- Neodym:
- Great idea.
- Here. Take my candy for coming up with a good plan.
- Emily:
- Thanks.
- Neodym:
- So, what do you say to the letter idea, Kaen?
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- ...
- Good.
- Neodym:
- Let's get to it then.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- But...
- Kaen letter...Doesn't want...Another to see.
- Emily:
- Why?
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Kaen. Was born. Like this. The speech.
- Same with....Writing.
- It can't be cured.
- If I write a letter...Always need help from someone.
- When that happens...Not My Lord, but another, find out about. Kaen feelings.
- No.
- So...Kaen will figure it out.
- Neodym:
- ...Kaen.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Yes?
- Neodym:
- Take my chocolate.
- Emily:
- Mine too.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Why?
- Neodym:
- Because we're rooting for you.
- Emily:
- Yeah...I'm not sure...what to say, but...
- I admire...your courage.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Thanks.
- Kaen. Off to write. Letter...
Part 5. Your Name
- Commander:
- As I was getting ready for bed, Kaen came to visit.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord, you around?
- Commander:
- What's wrong, Kaen? It's getting late. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Letter.
- Commander:
- A letter? What letter? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Kaen's letter.
- Commander:
- And Kaen handed me a scroll.
- Mind if I read it now? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- No.
- Commander:
- And I began reading her letter.
- On it, there were well-written fragments of words or phrases.
- But it still explained the behaviour Kaen showed recently.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- First, Kaen, apologize for bad writing.
- Kaen's speech module is weird.
- So communication is weird. Same with writing.
- But Kaen's emotional module's fine.
- Kaen's overwhelmed with emotions when I see you, My Lord.
- Overwhelmed but can't express it.
- They end up sinking deep down my heart.
- And it makes my heart burst in frustration.
- Tried telling you how Kaen feels. Tried hard.
- Through cooking.
- Through scent.
- Through dancing.
- But none of them worked.
- Kaen knows. The letter won't work.
- But still, want to try.
- Commander:
- With this letter, everything made sense.
- Why she fed me bizarre food, why she lit up those candles and gave me flowers, and why she danced in front of me.
- I wasn't sure if I was right, but now I am.
- She was always serious.
- She always tried her best to convey her feeling. The last phrase written in her letter.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Kaen loves you, My Lord.
- Commander:
- That was the best Kaen could do.
- However, the awkward phrases forming awkward sentences felt more sincere than any love letter in this world.
- Of course, I'm sure Kaen's words will never be enough to describe how she's feeling right now.
- Nonetheless, deep down, her emotions reached me and soaked my heart.
- And filled me up with nothing but Kaen.
- Kaen. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Yes?
- Commander:
- I opened my arms wide for her.
- And slowly, she came close to me and hugged me.
- Speech isn't the only way to show how you feel to someone. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Yeah...
- Commander:
- Why don't you try and show me how you feel right now? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Okay...
- Commander:
- Kaen then took my hand and gently rubbed her cheek on it. My hands were filled with the soft feeling of her cheek.
- And as much as I was enjoying this moment, Kaen was too.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- *Chuckles.*
- Commander:
- When Kaen and my eyes made contact, she chuckled gently and wrapped her arms around my neck.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord.
- Commander:
- Slowly, Kaen's face came near me, and I could see nothing but her.
- And she became my world when something soft touched my lips.
- Kaen was all I could think of, what my heart yearns for.
- After the short kiss, Kaen drew back.
- Little dazed, Kaen took her hand to her chest.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Weird.
- Commander:
- What is? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Showed...my feelings. In the best way. But still not enough.
- It's overflowing...my emotions.
- Commander:
- The feeling's mutual. (Choice)
- And I showed how I felt in my own way.
- I love you too, Kaen. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- ...
- Commander:
- As a response to my confession, Kaen used her entire body to show me her answer.
- Her body was warm, and a sweet scent tickled my nose from her boiling body. Her eyes were better than thousand words
- and made me feel how much she cared about it; as our bodies drew near one another, I could feel her heart pounding.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord.
- Commander:
- Yeah. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- My Lord loves, and Kaen loves, each other.
- Let me teach you my name. It's a rule. To teach my real name, when you love someone.
- Kaen's name is Hatsuna. A Canola.
- My Lord. Hatsuna, say it, please.
- Commander:
- Hatsuna... (Choice)
- As I said her name, I could tell her face was blooming with a smile.
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- ...Yes. My Lord. Kaen is happy.
- Commander:
- The both of us spent the rest of the night trying to show one another how we felt towards each other.
- When I woke up the following day, I noticed Kaen was looking at me.
- Kaen...(Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- ...
- Commander:
- Kaen said nothing but pouted.
- Well...I guess...I'll try it again.
- ...Hatsuna? (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Yes. My Lord.
- Commander:
- Humanity of the past took away her ability to communicate to serve their own greed.
- Though she admits the inconvenience, never once did she think her current state's miserable or became pessimistic.
- She used her own way to make up for what she lacked, and she was also surrounded by others who were willing to help her.
- And I'm sure Kaen would do the same and help another in need, feeling happy as she does so.
- My words were never enough to describe how glad I was to learn that I was the person she loved.
- But still, I had to try and express it.
- Hatsuna. (Choice)
- Kunoichi Kaen:
- Yes?
- Commander:
- I pulled her face near mine.
- Kaen grinned faintly and kissed me.
- And that day, the withered flower of Muromachi bloomed once again.
End.