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Card Story: A Reason to Fill In The Pages (Riquet, Nero, Akira)
Card Episode: What I Want to Tell You (Riquet, Akira)
Raws: raionhaaato (thank you!)
A Reason to Fill In The Pages: Chapter 1
[Location: Dining hall, morning]
Akira: (Oh, where did this sweet aroma come from?)
Riquet: Ah, good afternoon, Master Sage!
Nero: Just in time for scones. Want some?
Akira: Wow, they look delicious! So this was the sweet aroma I smelled just now. If it’s okay, then I’d like to have one.
Riquet: Um, Nero? Can I write about this delicious scone in Riquet’s Guide?
Akira, Nero: Riquet’s Guide?
Riquet nodded enthusiastically as he held his notebook open for us to see. The notebook, with its deep purple cover, was neat and clean as if brand-new.
Riquet: Yes. I imitated the Sage’s Guide and made a Riquet’s Guide for myself, where I write about everyone.
Riquet: Earlier, I collected information about Mitile. He told me many things about himself!
Riquet: Next, I’d like to write about Nero and you, Master Sage. Would you allow me?
Akira: Of course! I’m looking forward to the interview.
Riquet: Thank you very much! How about you, Nero? I don’t mind doing it right now!
Nero: Let’s see…
Nero: How ‘bout we eat these scones before they get cold?
Nero: Look, don’tcha think they look even more appetizin’ with jam?
Riquet: Waa, you’re right!
Nero: Glad you like ‘em. I’ll get back to the kitchen. If ye want seconds, just ask.
Nero waved his hand as he walked back to the kitchen. Riquet reached for a scone and ate it, his eyes glued to Nero’s back.
Riquet: …! It’s so delicious!
Akira: It really is! It’s warm and melts in my mouth… it’s heavenly.
Riquet: Truly! This rougeberry jam is also very tasty. Nero’s cooking is really delightful!
Riquet: I’ll write about it in Riquet’s Guide after I finish eating… Wait.
Akira: What’s wrong?
Riquet: Now that I think about it, I feel like Nero avoided my question about the interview earlier…
Riquet: What should I do? I want to fill a page about him in my guide…
Akira: Hmm…
Akira: Maybe Nero finds it a little difficult to talk about himself.
Riquet: Does that mean I asked him to do something he doesn’t want to do? I need to apologize to him as soon as possible!
Akira: Y-You don’t have to think about it like that!
Akira: Right, how about we visit his room and bring some sweets? You know, as thanks for the scones he made for us today.
Akira: Maybe the two of you can speak more comfortably that way.
Riquet: …You’re right. I want to thank Nero for these delicious scones he baked.
Riquet: Master Sage, let’s look for sweets that he’d like!
A Reason to Fill In The Pages: Chapter 2
[Location: Nero’s room, day]
Riquet: Hello, Nero. We brought something for you!
Akira: We found some delicious chocolate at the Central market, so we bought them as thanks for yesterday’s scones.
Nero: Ooh. You didn’t have ta, but thanks.
Riquet: These chocolates seem to have different flavors depending on the wrappings. Please pick one!
Nero: So I won’t know the taste until it’s in my mouth, huh. That’s interestin’… Then, I’ll take this one.
Riquet: Blue wrapper… Do you like the color blue, Nero?
Nero: I s’pose. Not t’ the point that I want everything to be blue, though.
Riquet: So Nero likes blue.
Nero: ………
Riquet’s eyes gleamed as he looked at me.
Akira: (I guess he’s happy that he learned something about Nero in a way that he didn’t expect.)
Riquet: As a special treat, I’ll give you one more chocolate. Please choose one other than blue!
[Location: Dining hall, dusk]
Riquet: Nero… likes… blue…. His second… favorite… color… is…. Okay, I’ve written it!
Akira: I’m glad we learned Nero’s favorite colors.
Riquet: Yes! When I have the chance to send a letter to him, I’ll make sure to use blue stationery.
Riquet: Other than his favorite colors, I learned one more thing that he likes when we visited his room!
Akira: Really? What is it?
Riquet: Books! He had one on his nightstand.
Riquet: Perhaps Nero likes to spend his free time reading books in leisure?
???: Haha, you got me there.
Riquet: Yay! Now I have one more thing to wri—
Akira, Riquet: !!
Riquet and I looked back at the source of the voice we suddenly heard. There we found Nero standing with a tea set in his hand.
Nero: Sorry, didn’t mean t’ eavesdrop. Thought you were studyin’, so I brought ya some tea.
Riquet: I-I’m sorry! I was really happy that I got to learn more about you, and I wrote it in my notes…
Nero: I’m sorry too, seems like I caused ya trouble.
Nero: But I’m glad you got to write some more in Riquet’s Guide.
Riquet: …Nero. I have something I want to say, but it may sound selfish. Will you still hear me out?
Nero: Selfish? It’s all good, what is it?
Riquet: Nero, I want to know more about you.
Nero: ……
Riquet: I love you, Nero. I love the warm food you make, as well as your gentle consideration. Thanks to you, I’ve discovered many of my favorite things.
Riquet: That’s why I want to know more about you… But I don’t want to do something you don’t like.
Nero: Haha…
Nero’s brows lowered as he laughed at Riquet’s pure, blinding words.
Riquet: …Did I trouble you?
Nero: …Naw, I just wasn’t sure what to talk about.
Riquet: Huh? Does that mean you’ll tell me?
Nero: As a special treat.
Nero: I’ll tell you a special secret after dinner.
A Reason to Fill In The Pages: Chapter 3
[Location: Akira’s room, evening]
After dinner, I wrote about today’s events in the Sage’s Guide.
(Riquet knocks)
Riquet: Master Sage, this is Riquet.
(Akira opens the door)
Akira: Hi, Riquet, is something the matter?
Riquet: I want to hear about the things you write in the Sage’s Guide… If you have some time to spare, will you please tell me about them?
Akira: Of course!
Riquet: Yay! Thank you very much!
Akira: Oh, that reminds me. Were you able to talk with Nero?
Riquet: Yes! He told me an omelet recipe that only he knows!
Riquet: He told it especially for me: a recipe for a slightly sweeter omelet!
Akira: A recipe he told especially for you! I’m sure it’s very delicious. I’m so happy for you, Riquet.
As we talked, I led Riquet to the table so he could take down notes more comfortably. When he sat on the chair, he suddenly went silent.
Riquet: …Ah…
Akira: Is something wrong?
Riquet: …This Sage’s Guide is written so the next Sage can carry on your duty, right?
Akira: Yes. It’s so that they can learn about you guys, like what you don’t want to do, or the things you’re not good at.
Riquet: …The reason I write in Riquet’s Guide is so I can collect the memories I’ve created with everyone. Even if I have to go back to the church someday, I’ll bring it with me, so I can read them again.
Riquet: But if you were to go back to your world, wouldn’t you have to leave this Sage’s Guide in this world?
Akira: Ah…
Akira: I’m not yet sure, but it’s probably as you said…
Riquet: …Then……
Riquet: How about writing another guide—Master Akira’s Guide, separate from this one, written only for us?
Akira: My own guide?
Riquet: I’ve witnessed many sceneries I’d never seen for myself before, ever since I was chosen as your wizard.
Riquet: Therefore, I also want you to see the variety of places in this world, and remember them… and remember us, your wizards.
Akira: Riquet…
Riquet: To tell you the truth, I would prefer to not part with you… But I also understand the feelings of wanting to go home.
Riquet: So, even if we have to part, I thought it would be nice if you could bring back something that will remind you of us.
Riquet’s words filled my chest with warmth. Before I realized it, my feelings turned into words and flowed out of my lips.
Akira: I want to make Akira’s Guide. So I can look back and remember the beautiful scenes of this world, and all of you, whom I love so dearly.
Akira: Riquet. After I’m done telling you about the things I write in the Sage’s Guide, will you tell me about yourself?
Akira: I’d be happy if you could tell me more—more than the things you told me when I interviewed you for the Sage’s Guide.
Riquet: Of course!
Riquet: Let’s both fill in the pages of our guides.
As the words fell from his lips, Riquet smiled and held his hand out to me.
I took his hand and held it tightly, so I would never forget about the bond we share while he’s still right by my side.
Card Episode: What I Want to Tell You
[Location: Manor's courtyard, day]
Akira: Riquet, it’s been a while since the day you were chosen as one of the Sage’s Wizards. Do you have anything you want to say to me?
Riquet: What do you mean?
Akira: I want to provide better support for everyone, so if you could tell me anything you want me to do or stop doing, I’d appreciate it.
Riquet: I don’t feel any dissatisfaction towards you, Master Sage! But something to say, hm…. Oh, right!
Riquet: I will convey my gratitude to you.
Akira: Gratitude?
Riquet: Yes!
Riquet: When I first came to the Wizards’ Manor, I was anxious. I didn’t have the Grand Priest beside me, so I had no one to tell me what I should do.
Riquet: Be that as it may, I was happy, because you supported me at that time.
Riquet: So, Master Sage. Thank you very much for supporting me and for being by my side, in the past and presently.
Akira: I never knew you felt like that all this time! I asked if I could do something for you, but I was the one who received support from you instead. Thank you very much, Riquet.
Akira: Do you still feel anxious about spending your days in the manor?
Riquet: It would be a lie to say that I don’t, but…
Riquet: I’ve become less afraid of thinking for myself now. It’s thanks to you, and everyone else, for accepting my opinions and not rejecting them.
Akira: I’m glad to hear that you feel enriched by the days you spend here.
Riquet: Ehehe… If you ever feel anxious, please do tell me.
Riquet: I will support and guide you, just as you did for me back then!
Special Home Screen Line
Card Line
Riquet: Master Sage, I’ve witnessed many new sceneries ever since I was chosen as your wizard. Therefore, I’d like for you to see many places in this world as well, and for you to remember every one of them. From today onwards, let’s make sure to see many more of the scenes we have yet to see.
2nd Anniversary Line
Riquet: Each and every day that I’ve spent in the Wizards’ Manor have been filled with nothing but happiness and warmth. If I hadn’t met you, I might not have been able to know such feelings. Master Sage, thank you for coming to this world, and thank you for meeting me.
TL: yumemory | Proofread: Alle
