We recognize a voice...
(It's just like that one time hm?)
...
(Gone...)
(Just like last time. Is she going somewhere?)
(Where in the world would she...)
(...)
(If it's like before, I don't need to worry.)
(Well...guess I'll go back to sleep.)
...
We wake up again...
Eruruw wakes us, she seems restless...
...Taken away?
I heard some noise and woke up...and Obaa-chan was gone.
And then, these people all dressed in black...they...
I went after them...but...they were too fast...
Uu...
It's okay, you don't have to worry.
...?
It's happened before, and she was back by dawn.
So shouldn't it just end up the same way?
There's no need to worry.
But...but...
Something...something must have happened...
Something...
(Uh...)
-sniff--sniff-
I got it, I got it. I'll go after her.
...?
If they are on woptars, I don't know if I can make it, but I can check if she is safe.
So...please don't cry.
Hakuoro-san...
(We get into a woptar and search for Tuskur)
(But I never thought she'd cry like that.)
(That's kind of cheating...)
(...Hm?)
Kk!?
Oh!?
Who are you!?
? Don't move.
!?
A man's voice speaks in my ear as I feel something cold at my throat.
(When did he!?)
(I didn't hear anything...I didn't sense anything...)
? - Answer me. Why are you following us?
(Following? These are the guys who took Tuskur-san?)
? - Answer.
(If so, why would that warrant them using a blade?)
(The reason for that would be...)
(Is it just like Eruruw said)
? - Answer me.
(But, what do I do? I don't like this one bit.)
(It's bad either way...)
(...)
(In that case, I'll just fight my way out!)
-shift-
?
I ram my head into his nose and push him back into the tree behind us
?-flip-
What!?
Kk
There's a flash of light as I flail back.
If I was a fraction slower, he would've cut my hand off.
Tch
The pin holding the man's mantle goes flying, revealing his form underneath.
The thin young man stares at me with sharp eyes.
He is thin, but has a lot of wiry muscle.
His eyes shine like the blade he holds.
(This man...)
I can't allow you to go back now.
You better surrender, or else...
!?
…
(How did he get over there?
)
Or else you will die.
(...)
What do you choose?
(Things have gone pretty far...)
Stop!
!?
T-Tuskur-sama!
Tuskur-san?
[Hakuoro&Man]...!?
I'm asking you what you mean by killing someone?
Ah, well, um, I...
Are you going to answer me or not?
Uh, I was just threatening him... I didn't mean it
The previously deadly man starts bowing to Tuskur-san.
I see...then that is fine.
Whew...
Sorry for the trouble, please forgive him, oh?
Hakuoro, what are you doing here?
That's my line. What is going on?
…
(We explain why we are following her, and she explains herself to)
…
There is a child who is very weak.
I go and check on her condition every several days.
...
(I see...so in the middle of the night.)
But why this late?
...Well, there are reasons.
?
Well, I must be going with them. Say, why don't you come with us?
Me?
Wha-
Please don't joke around! To bring some stranger along is just
This man is like family. Are you doubting me?
I...no, if you say so.
But I should probably go back and tellEruruw.
Hm.
Tuskur-san nods and starts to write something down.
Give this to my granddaughter.
I will. Doriy
Is that acceptable? Let's go.
Yeah...
...
(Why is he staring at me?)
Oboro. And you are?
Hm?
Your name.You have to have a name, right?
(A name...)
Hakuoro.
He is not. That is his name.
We must hurry, it will be dawn soon.
….
-Whoosh-
(They blindfold us and we march)
…
….
After a while...
Open the gate.
Tuskur-sama, I leave the rest to you.
Yes.
Sorry, but I'm going to have you stay there as you are.
What are you doing? Hurry up.
Ah, yes, I'll be right there.
You too, Hakuoro-san.
Me too?
Tuskur-sama, but that's...
He came all the way here. He might as well meet up.
But...
Didn't I tell you he was family? Or do you intend on making me angrier?
Um,no,I...
Then you have no complaints?
Um...
In the first place, you're too protective. Do you intend to keep that child locked up in a cage?
A cage? But I'm not really...
Then do as I say.
Uu...
Then relax. He may have a strange mask, but he won't bite.
...I, I understand.
(Hm...I'm not sure if that is a compliment or not.)
(But...I just don't understand Tuskur-san.)
(Just what in the world...)
Girl's Voice - Onii-sama, welcome back.
(A girl's voice?)
(This girl is...)
Yuzuha, you're awake?
Her elemental affinity is
DRAMAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!1
I found
this scene in youtube, so you can check her theme.
Yes, I feel very good today.
I see...Look, I brought you a present.
I bought this bell in town. Doesn't it have a nice sound?
Wow...it sounds so pretty. Thank you, Onii-sama.
Sure...
(This girl is his younger sister?)
(Is she cute? Is she beautiful?...She's just lovely.)
Ah...Tuskur-sama...you are here too?
Oh,you can tell? I thought I won this time.
Heehee...yes. I can smell warm medicine coming from you.
And...who is that behind you?
(Hm?)
Is there...anyone else?
(Hm...does that mean she is blind?)
Hohoho, so you realized it?
Tuskur-san laughs as she looks at me.
Um...does she mean me?
Ah...I was right...
She starts to sit up in acknowledgment of my presence.
You can't. You have to sleep.
But...
You just caught a fever, so rest.
...Okay.
I am sorry...please excuse my condition...
My name is Hakuoro. I am from where Tuskur-san lives. I am also pleased to meet you.
Thank you.
(She seems very well-mannered.)
Let's see...
Tuskur-san closes her eyes as she lays her hand on the girl's forehead and chest.
She holds her breath as if trying to sense something.
Hm...
Your fire spirit is being a little difficult, but you seem to be doing well. (Just avoid wheat and you'll be fine
)
Do you feel any discomfort any where?
No...I am fine...
I see.
Then you should be better soon.
Really!?
Yes.
That's great...that's great, Yuzuha!
Yes.
Well then, I must speak with Oboro.
Huh? I don't mind, but...
Wha... you're letting him keep her company!?
Sure. We don't want her to get bored.
Please stop joking around! You're letting some rough guy-
Joking? I'm not joking.
This isn't good. If you want to talk, we can talk here.
...
Oboro.
What?
Stop complaining and come here.
Ah how whey, Tuskur-sama, my ear oww...
...
What...just happened?)
...
(But...I said I didn't mind, but to keep her company...)
(I don't know what girls like to talk about or even how to start.)
(This isn't good...)
Um, Hakuoro-sama...
...Hm?
(Oh...she's talking to me.)
(I was thrown off by the"sama" she added to my name.)
About me...?
Yes...
Is it...a bother some request?
Uh, no, I don't mind... I lost my memories, so I don't have much to say.
Your memories...?
Yeah. I was injured somewhere and Tuskur-san saved me.
When I came to, I didn't remember anything.
I am very sorry...
Hm? What for?
For asking about it...
Oh, I don't mind, so you don't have to worry about it.
Ah...
Yuzuha-san,you...
Um...Hakuoro-sama...
Hm?
It is what Onii-sama calls me.
But he's your brother, and...oh well. Why not?
So, Yuzuha.
Yes...
(It still feels funny having her call me "sama".)
Yuzuha, are you feeling sick?
Sick...
I don't...really know...
You don't?
Always?
Yes...
(Hm. For such a long time?)
...
(Hm...I'm not saying this right...I should at least wish her well or something.)
Hakuoro-sama?
Sorry.
?
Why are you apologizing?
Why?
Yuzu...hm?
Heehee.
We both said the same thing, so I thought it was funny.
Ah...
Come to thing of it, that's true.
Heeheehee.
Hahaha
From there, we talked about many things.
In place of my lost memories, I talked about what happened after
Just my plain, everyday life.
About Tuskur-san, about Oyaji-san...about all my friends.
Yuzuha smiles softly and listens happily.
At some point, the conversation drops off and an awkward pause sets in.
...
...
(Man, what do I talk a bout?)
Um...
What is it?
(I sound pretty flustered right now.)
Could you permit a little rudeness on my part?
Rudeness?
Your face...
My face? Sure, I don't really mind.
(It's not so much rude as it is weird.)
….
...?
I'm confused.
She touches again as if to confirm something.
(That's right...she can't see.)
...
But... I feel fine.
C'mon and lie down. Stop worrying your brother.
Yuzuha Ah...
Okay...
And you? What are you doing to her?
It's not a big deal.
It is better for her to move around when she is feeling better.
Anyway, what were you doing when nobody was around?
She was just feeling Hakuoro's face. Nothing an adult should be so alarmed over.
Erk...
Well, it seems Yuzuha is fine, so we will be on our way.
I will accompany you.
...
Are you leaving already?
We will be back.
Okay.
Um...Hakuoro-sama?
Hm?
Ah,yeah. Next time.
...
Good luck charm...
Is it okay to make a good luck charm?
Good luck charm?
She takes a strand of her hair and wraps it around my pinky finger.
Hey, Yuzuha
Please do the same, Hakuoro-sama.
Me?
I don't get it, but I wrap a strand of hair around her finger.
I see...then see you next time.
I pat her head.
She smiles, as if ticklish.
...
Hoho...you're concerned about what happened earlier?
(FLASHBACK)
We will be on our way, Tuskur-sama.
Yes.
Until next time.
...
What is it?
Why?
I said don't come, so don't come!
Hakuoro Hey!
Did I do some thing wrong?
No. He is sick in his own way, too.
I see.
….
We're back.
Sorry. I didn't want to worry you, so I kept quiet. I guess it back fired.
I really was worried!
And some message flew in from the window that just said "don'tworry"...of course I'm going to worry!
Tell me, where did you go?
Ah...I had some one I had to give a checkup to.
She finally calms down and foes to get us some tea, but the she notices something...
Finger? Oh, this one?
That hair...
Ah.
It's nothing. It's just a good luck charm so we can meet again.
Do you know anything about it?
Eh...um...
...How did you know that?
Yeah, a girl who was cute as you...really lovely. She said it was so we could meet again...
...
Eruruw...about that tea...
...
Eruruw?
Huh? Yeah. I guess it needs two people to work.
Anyway, about that tea
Eruruw...
...Huh?
Um,Eruruw, that's my....?
...
Goodnight!
-footsteps-
o...
My, my tea...
What just happened?
That's no good...
….
…..
Next morning, in the SQUARE.
We are having everyone work in irrigation channels to expand the fields when Eruruw comes running to us...
(I will skip the less important chatter).
A group of around 150 war refugees came, we give them some food...
(We seem to be in some kind of warring states period)
HakuoroTherearealittlelessthan150people,starving, and exhausted, so we are letting them have food and rest.
Ah, good work.
But, to cross that mountain range...that is a little much...
So, Elder, what should we do?
Hm...
We can't just take in all these
We have to.
Hey, hey, wait a minute.
There's so many of them if there are 150, isn't that more than us?
And we finally produced more crops. If we get more people, they will get all used up!
We are in trouble. We can't abandon them to starvation, but currently we can't feed all of them & us. Other villages will have their own problems, so we might not be able to share the refugees with them.... There is no easy answer...
What would I do?
Yes. Could you give us your opinion?
Ah...um, I'm not sure if it is my place to speak...
Of course it is. You are one of us now.
Everyone here accepts that.
…
If it came to us what would we do?
…
But...
...Yes.
But we must. So what should we do?
If we were to accept them anyway...
We would need to expand the village to ensure enough land and food is possible.
We know how to farm these lands now, but until then we will need to buy food.
Where to get the money? This is a poor village with no gold and nothing to sell...
Especially iron. It is more valuable than bronze, so it will go for a higher price.
(Everyone is like WTF?)
We will manage.
I...
(Hm. Why do I know all this, any way?)
…
At the end they end believing in us.
….
…..
So we will start selling iron.
And now for the
BONUS PORN!!