{18Trip} <PROLOGUE SIDE-A: Still blank> 000-A06 An eccentric youth
A translation of 18TRIP's PROLOGUE SIDE-A by 82mitsu.
Man selling flowers: And we’re here… Is this okay?
Kaede: It’s more than enough! You genuinely were a big help. Thank yo—
Kaede: Ah, right. Sorry, I still haven’t asked for your name.
Man selling flowers: Aaah, uh… Then, here.
Kaede: And this is?
Man selling flowers: My shop. Drop by once everything’s settled.
Man selling flowers: When you want flowers, or have your laundry done.
Kaede: Laundry? And, flowers…? What kind of business …?
Man selling flowers: ‘Kay, I’m off.
Kaede: T-thanks again!
Kaede: ….HAMA nice trip!
Man selling flowers: ….HAMA nice trip, too.
Kaede: (...What an interesting guy.)
Kaede: Okay… gotta search for Kafka!
Kaede: Hmmm… Isn’t here either, huh.
Kaede: (Where did you run off to, Kafka….)
Kaede: That day, keeping the sightseeing guide I made in mind, what was the next destination again…
Headband boy: Hey hey, you over there!
Kaede: Eh… me?
Headband boy: Yeah! Y’see I got this once in a lifetime favor here~....
Headband boy: Use this camera and film the whole shebang of what I’m ‘bout to do!
Kaede: Eh, eh… eeeh!?
Headband boy: Okay, I’m blastin’ off…
Headband boy: “NO, WAIT!!”
Kaede: Eh, what is he doing…!?
Headband boy: “These stairs still aren’t safe! You caaaaaaaan’t!!”
Security guard A: You over there! Stop where you are!
Headband boy: “Damn it…The Space Dimension Over Journeyer isn’t fully charged yet…!”
Security guard B: What are you mumbling about…Either way remove yourself from the premise! Entry is forbidden to those who do not follow the dress code!
Headband boy: “I know! But this machine isn’t able to endure an incomplete Over Journey…!”
Headband boy: Get it all on camera! Properly!
Kaede: Eh… is he saying that to me…?
Headband boy: “Let me through! Why are you letting him go on his own!”
Security guard A: Dangit…! You sure can put up a fight…!
Security guard B: Enough of this tomfoolery!
Headband boy: Uh-oh…!?
Kaede: (Ah… looks like they let him go…?)
Headband boy: Phew…, so a cut here, huh.
Headband boy: Hey! Did you catch that!? Did you!?
Kaede: Ah… sorry. I was taken so aback I didn’t do anything…
Headband boy: No freakin’ way! Then one more take…
Kaede: Wait, wait! The guards will just stop you again if you do that!
Headband boy: Dummy, that’s what I need! In scene 87, I shake off the organization restraining me and go travel across the multiverse to save my buddy!
Kaede: I, I don’t know what kind of filming is going on here but, I think you better stop causing problems… All the guards are on high alert too.
Headband boy: Booo! Even though I was sure you filmed that explosion of emotions earlier!
Kaede: ….Huh?
Kaede: Hey, what’s that in your hand?
Headband boy: This? Just some papers I rolled up, but… no shoot is complete without it! It being a megaphone!
Kaede: Ah, no. That’s not what I meant… That paper on the outside. May I have a look at it?
Headband boy: Yea, sure! It’s just one I snagged up after it came down fluttering through air from above earlier.
(Guide page)
Landmark Tower is a symbol of HAMA! You can see all of HAMA from the observation deck Sky Garden.
When I went to do extra activities for school, I searched for the hospital where Kafka was staying. As you’d expect, I wasn’t able to tell where his room was located.
Kaede: I knew it… another page from the guide I made…
Headband boy: Huuuh.. extracurricular activities for school, eh. Hard to imagine that nowadays.
Kaede: Eh, why?
Headband boy: ‘Cuz y’know… it’s that. Look over there.
Renga: “----On the second floor of the landmark plaza, you can partake in Burger Emperor’s speciality, diamond french fries for 34,000 yen!”
Renga: “Potatoes of the finest quality from Île de Noirmoutier, worth 40,000 yen for one kilogram, rinsed with water stemming from an aquifer roughly 450 meters deep beneath the Andes Mountains for exactly 38.8 seconds and then fried crisply by an out of this world chef!”
Kaede: (That’s the Ward Mayor Nishizono Renga I ran into at the airport yesterday…! Actually, like 30,000 yen for fries…!? Is this some ad for a five star hamburger joint!?)
Renga: “----This is the place to be for high class service at any given time. Urben and lugsurious, gorgeous facilities perfectly reserved for someone of your steetus, I bid you a warm welcome to Landmark.”
Headband boy: See? Ain’t no way buncha elementary schoolers would waltz in such a hoity-toity kinda place.
Kaede: That can’t be…!
Kaede: (Is it the doing of that Ward Mayor’s policies for the Landmark to have changed like this…!?)
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Ammon's Birthday Card 2024 Translation.
Part 1.
Now is the time when it is getting warmer and the flowers in the garden are starting to bloom beautifully. Tomorrow will be Ammon's birthday. Birthdays this year... I've already decided what I'll give to the butlers. A ring that can be worn on the pinky. Wearing this ring... They say that the meaning of it is to “prevent happiness from leaving.” Having learned this meaning, I immediately went to Ammon, preparing a small rose quartz ring. Wanting to prepare a special atmosphere for presenting a gift, I wrote a letter to Ammon.
"Let's have dinner together on your birthday."
After the butlers fell asleep... I left a letter under the door to the butlers' room on the second floor.
Looking forward to Ammon's reaction to the letter, I fell asleep that day...
*Knock Knock*
Ammon: Master. Can i come in?
You: Of course.
Come in.
Ammon: Good morning, master.
You: Good morning, Ammon.
Ammon: A love letter from master. I got it right ♪
You: Lo-love letter?
Ammon took my letter out of his pocket.
Ammon: According to the letter, master wants to have dinner with me...
Ammon: What you meant is... That you're going on a date with me today, right?
You: Um...
I explained the situation to him. Today is Ammon's day... I want us to go somewhere together and enjoy the atmosphere of this day to the fullest. At the end I would like to enjoy dinner together... And at dinner we will decide where to go next. I told him that since it is his birthday, I want him to enjoy the day without any hesitation.
Ammon: Hehe. It's not a date after all~
Ammon: I'm very glad that the master loves me so much ♪
You: "Love you", you say...
Glad you liked it.
Ammon: Nooo~ Anyway, I'm glad we cleared up this misunderstanding.
Ammon: After reading this letter... I was so carried away that I thought about a date with the master.
You: Have you thought about a date?
Ammon: And I still think about it.
Ammon: Although, it’s probably better not to get too carried away.
Ammon: Having received such a letter from master... I am sure that there is no one who wouldn't be worried.
You: Fufu, right?
Ammon: Of course.
You: Have you already decided where you want to go?
Ammon: I have.
Ammon: Wherever master wants, I will go there too. What would you like to do?
You: I will go wherever Ammon wants.
Ammon: Hehe. I understand, master.
Ammon: Master, who prepared such an important day for me... I'll definitely have fun today ♪
Ammon: Then, rely on me today.
Ammon: Now that we've decided on today's schedule...
Ammon: I still have unfinished business. I'll come pick you up as soon as I'm ready.
And so... We decided to split up and get ready for the walk.
*Knock Knock*
Ammon: Master, I'm ready.
Ammon: Can I come in?
You: Yes.
Come in.
Ammon: Excuse me, Master.
Ammon came into my room again, only in a different suit.
You: This suit...
Ammon: Hehe. Does it suit me?
Ammon: This suit... I think it suits me.
Ammon: From master's point of view... Does it?
You: That's a nice suit.
It suits you.
Ammon: I'm glad. Fleure made this suit for me.
Ammon: The way I look in this suit... I'll definitely make sure you don't forget ♪
Ammon: Well, then... Let's go.
Ammon: There's a carriage waiting outside.
You: Understood.
And so... We got into the carriage that Ammon had prepared.
After a few minutes of rocking in the carriage... We were in front of a cafe in Espoir.
Ammon: So, master. Come in.
Ammon: This is the cafe for today.
Ammon: By the way, this is my favorite cafe.
Ammon: The owner of this cafe is a rare person who treats devil butlers well... I'm sure we'll have a good time.
You: Right.
Owner: I was waiting for you. I will now take you to your table.
It looks like Ammon had reserved a table in advance... As soon as we entered the cafe... The owner took us to a place where we would be hard to notice.
Ammon: Master...
Ammon: Since we have a date today... Is it okay if I sit with you?
You: Certainly.
Ammon: Thank you, master.
Ammon: Then, excuse me.
Ammon pulled out a chair for me to sit... After that he sat down on the opposite side from me.
Ammon: Master, is it okay if I choose our lunch...? I have one recommendation.
Ammon: I'm sure, master will like it too.
You: Then please.
Ammon: Got it.
Then Ammon called the owner... Soon they brought us lunch.
Ammon and I were quite pleased with our lunch. After this we enjoyed tea.
Ammon: Well, I think now is the time...
Ammon called the owner over and whispered something in his ear.
You: What did you say?
Ammon: Eh? Nothing.
Ammon: Well, master... How about a dessert?
Ammon: The desserts in this cafe are very tasty. I hope the master will like it too.
You: Fine.
Okay.
Ammon: Hehe... Got it.
Ammon: Then.... Mhm?
Suddenly Ammon... As if he realized something, his face became serious.
You: What happened, Ammon?
When I looked in the direction where Ammon was looking... I saw several well-built men approaching me.
You: These people..?
Ammon: Uh. I do not know either.
Ammon: But they give off a strange aura.
Ammon: If they talk to you, I will answer... So please don't go anywhere.
Man A: ...You two. The devil butler and his master.
Ammon: Right... Who are you?
Man A: By order of Finlay-sama... We were sent by the Grobaner family.
Man A: Master of the Devil Butlers... We will take you to the Grobaner Mansion.
You: Eh? Me?
Man A: Also note that no chaperone is required. The order is that only master is needed.
Ammon: Are you saying... Only master is called to the Grobaner mansion?
Ammon: This is bad...
Ammon: I can’t just entrust a precious master to strangers like that.
Ammon: If you take the master, I'm going with you. This is the final decision.
You: Ammon...
And for some time the men shouted that they would only take me... But in the end, they allowed Ammon to accompany me.
Ammon: Master... I'm really sorry we're wasting our time on this.
You: It's okay.
Don't worry.
Ammon: Let's quickly deal with these people... And then we will continue our date.
Ammon and I followed the men's instructions and left the cafe... We got into the prepared carriage.
Part 2.
Besides me and Ammon, there were other men in the carriage... Tension was in the air.
Ammon: (This... This is not the road to the Grobaner mansion. At the end of this road... There is a forest and... An unused warehouse. If I remember correctly, this warehouse, according to the latest rumors, is used for kidnappings. You can't believe the rumors, but this is definitely an unsafe place. But I still can’t say that the Grobaner family has nothing to do with these men. Let’s wait a little longer and see how things turn out.)
Ammon: (Besides... If these guys were kidnappers... If it was for money, they would have immediately attacked... As long as there is no danger to master, I will collect information.)
Considering the atmosphere in the carriage and the serious expression on Ammon's face, I became increasingly agitated.
You: (Is everything really okay...)
Ammon then noticed my condition and whispered to me.
Ammon: Master, everything is fine. While I'm here, don't worry about anything.
Ammon: No matter what happens, I will definitely protect master.
Ammon: However, if you are still worried... Would you like to hold my hand?
Ammon: Here you are, master.
The previous expression disappeared from Ammon's face as he extended his hand to me. Ammon looked like he was having fun waiting for me to take his hand. Feeling that he was the same as always, I felt relieved. I took his hand and smiled back.
You: Thank you, Ammon.
Ammon: Hehe. My pleasure.
Ammon: I would be happy if master could rely on me.
Ammon: .....U~m. And yes, master...
Ammon: Since when is your face so red?
Ammon: Maybe... Are you impressed by my cool speeches?
You: D-Don't tease me in this situation.
Ammon: Hehe. Cute ♪
Ammon: I'm glad I made master's heart flutter.
Ammon: Our date may have been interrupted... But my plan will now be even more successful ♪
You: Yeah...
Looking at Ammon's contented face... I feel safe. I waited patiently for the carriage to stop...
........
You: Oh, has the carriage arrived?
Ammon: Oh, looks like we've arrived at our destination.
Ammon: Judging by the distance, we are not that far from the city...
Ammon: ...This... There is no doubt that this is the same warehouse....
You: Eh? Warehouse?
Ammon: Ah~ No, no. These are just rumors.
At the same time... The man who was traveling with us forcefully opened the carriage door.
Man A: Well, we've arrived. Come out.
You: Eh?
Man A: Didn't you hear? Come out quickly!
The arrival point was not Grobaner Mansion... I was surprised to hear the man's harsh words... I suddenly lost the ability to move.
Man A: Tch. Don't you understand?
The man got angry... He grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the carriage. I get up in a hurry, but the man's pull causes me to lose my balance on the stairs.
You: Whoa..!
( I'm falling...!)
Ammon: Master..!
At that moment, Ammon grabbed my hand and pulled me closer.
Ammon: Ha... That was dangerous. I was scared for a moment.
Ammon's hand hugged my waist tightly... He supports me so that I don't fall. His hands were much more masculine than I imagined.
You: T-thank you, Ammon.
Ammon: Sorry for catching you so late. I was surprised you were captured so suddenly.
Ammon: Are you okay?
You: Yes, thanks to Ammon.
Ammon: I'm really glad...
Ammon: And by the way... Guys, you've had enough...
Man A: Hee...!
Ammon stares at the man who grabbed my arm earlier. The man got scared and took a step back.
Ammon: Master, let's go out.
You: Mm.
As Ammon carefully led me out of the carriage... He took out his whip.
Ammon: So...
Ammon: It takes a lot of courage to be so cruel to my master.
Ammon: First of all... Who said you can touch master?
Ammon: No one, except me, can touch master without permission.
Unlike the relaxed voice before... Ammon's voice was now filled with anger.
Man A: Hee...!
Man B: Don't be afraid..!
Man B: Even if it's the devil's butler... We have a numerical advantage..!
Man B: This will be an easy win..!
Men: Ooh!
Ammon: .....
Ammon: Master, please watch carefully. Ammon: Bad people, frightening master... I will punish them all ♪
You: Ammon...
And hearing these lines of Ammon... The enraged people immediately rushed to attack.
Ammon: Master, don't look away from me.
Ammon: Master's passionate gaze... I want you to look only at me.
Ammon: Everything cool that is in me... Don't miss a second!
At this moment everything looked like it was on the stage of a play. Ammon successfully defeated the enemies with his whip. Every time he moved his hand... I heard the sound of the wind and the screams of the kidnappers.
*Phew!*
Men: Gha!
Ammon: Hey hey, what's wrong~?
Ammon: Such slow attacks... No matter how hard you try, you cannot defeat me.
It seems that the place where we stopped was an enemy shelter. Enemies appeared one after another. But they immediately fall to the ground.
Ammon: It doesn't matter how many of you there are. I trained hard to protect my master.
Ammon: Today is my birthday... I will do you a special favor.
Ammon: I will make you feel the full force of my whip.
As if to confirm this... His whip never stopped swinging at his enemies.
Ammon: Even if you give up now, it's too late...!
*Whoosh!*
Before we knew it, all the kidnappers had disappeared. Sometimes we could hear groans... It seems that now it is very difficult for them to move.
Ammon: So, this is the end.
Ammon: Hehe. Wasn't it a little overwhelming~?
Ammon: But maybe... The Master will understand how reliable I am.
Ammon: Master, don't you think I was cool?
You: Very cool.
Ammon: Hehe. Thank you.
Ammon: ... By the way... I was with you the whole time, so I think everything is fine, but...
Ammon: Master, are you not injured?
You: I'm fine.
Everything is fine.
Ammon: Yes? That's good...
Ammon: However... When we were riding in the carriage, you were roughly grabbed by the arm...
Ammon: Can I have a look?
You: Fine.
I extended my right hand to Ammon. He looked closely and finally smiled softly, feeling relieved.
Ammon: Okay... It's really okay.
Ammon: From the moment the master was pulled by the hand...
Ammon: I was a little worried that master might have hurt themselves or damaged their arm.
You: I'm sorry to trouble you.
Thank you for worrying about me.
Ammon: Ha... Anyway, I'm glad you're okay. Ammon: So, when everything is calm... Let's take a rest, and then go back to that cafe.
You: Yes.
Ammon: There is still a carriage left here... Ammon: But right now I want to take a walk with master.
Ammon: The cafe is not far from here... Ammon: Maybe master would also like to go for a walk?
You: Fine.
Let's go.
Ammon: Thank you ♪
Ammon: Then...
Ammon: Take my hand, master.
You: Thank you.
Ammon is kind and accompanies me. I remember the feeling of his hand when he held me earlier... The feeling of his strong, courageous hands returned.
Having reported the location of the kidnappers, we returned to the cafe.
Ammon: So, master. A lot has happened...
Ammon: The walk made me hungry.
You: That's for sure.
Ammon: Would you like to try the dessert I was talking about earlier?
You: Yes.
Ammon: Hehe.
Ammon: Then, get ready...
Ammon turned to the owner, who was observing the situation, and gave him a signal with his fingers.
You: Ammon, what is it?
Ammon: This... There will be dessert soon.
You: Eh? But you haven't ordered anything yet.
Ammon: It's okay~
Hearing footsteps, I saw a smiling waitress carrying a large plate. There is a magnificent cake on the plate. The red and pink cream decorations are so cute.
You: In-incredible...
Ammon: Hehe... Are you amazed by this cake?
You: Yes.
Ammon: Actually, this is the first time I've seen this cake up close. He is as beautiful as a bouquet of flowers.
You: Why this particular cake?
Ammon: Because... It was baked by my request.
Ammon: Because only a few cakes are baked per day. I'm glad I managed to order it.
Ammon: Thanks to the master’s letter yesterday, I managed to place my order on time.
You: Is that so?
Several cakes a day... Ammon must have placed the order early in the morning. He ordered this cake after reading my letter... I felt happy, knowing that Ammon was trying to please me.
You: Thank you, Ammon.
Ammon: Hehe. My pleasure.
Ammon: To tell the truth, I was so excited to see the letter that I couldn't even sit still.
Ammon: What would we do with master? What kind of master would I see?
Ammon: I've thought about this a lot.
Ammon: I wanted to see master’s beloved smile.
Ammon: That's why... I prepared such a surprise.
You: Right...?
I'm so embarrassed...
Ammon: Well~ Some troubles happened, so I was wondering what would happen next.... But I'm glad that everything turned out okay.
Ammon: Master, thank you for inviting me today.
You: Thank you.
Ammon: I was able to see master's smile... I'm really happy.
And then we ate cake together. Ammon's look was so kind... And the cake, and Ammon's look... It was all so sweet.
After drinking tea and relaxing...We left the cafe.
And during sunset... We visited a luxurious restaurant to have dinner.
Ammon booked a remote location. We were able to enjoy our dinner without worrying about our surroundings.
Ammon: Phew~ It was very tasty.
You: It was delicious.
Ammon: Hehe. I'm glad master is happy.
Ammon: Master... Today was a busy day..
Ammon: At least for a moment... Did your heart flutter?
You: Yes.
It was trembling.
Ammon: Hehe, right?
Ammon: Well, I shouldn't ask that...
Ammon: Master was so happy with me... I immediately understood everything.
You: Wha-What?
Ammon: Watching master... I understood everything.
Ammon: Master had it all written all over their face.
Ammon: After all, I can watch master all day and not get tired.
You: .....Ugh.
Ammon: But, master, is it possible to stay like this?
You: Eh? What do you mean?
Ammon: If this continues... I will begin to disturb the master's heart again.
Ammon: Are you alright with me constantly flattering you?
Ammon: Hey hey. Next time, make my heart flutter.
Ammon looks at me with a provoking look. Today he made my heart beat faster... In the end, I want to repay him with the same coin. I got a present for his birthday.
You: Ammon, take this.
In that small box that I took out... Of course, there was a small ring in it.
Ammon: Eh? This..
You: A birthday gift.
Ammon: Ahaha... Exactly.
Ammon: I knew master would prepare something... But I didn't think you would hand it to me right now.
You: Open it.
Ammon: Right.
Hearing my words, Ammon carefully opened the box. Inside, rose quartz emitted a gentle and gentle light. And I told Ammon everything. As a birthday present for Ammon, I decided to make a small ring... It meant: “I want Ammon to always be happy.” Therefore, I chose a ring with rose quartz. Rose quartz is considered a talisman in love. Looking at this pink pebble... It reminded me of Ammon, who makes my heart beat faster with his words. Having said this, I carefully placed the ring on Ammon's little finger.
Ammon: Thank you, master...
Ammon: I have long been familiar with the meaning of rose quartz...
Ammon: But I never expected to receive something like this from master. This is really unexpected.
Ammon: Suddenly my heart beats faster.
You: Is it true?
I'm glad.
Ammon: Making my heart flutter like that... As expected of master.
Ammon: Hehe... By the way...
Ammon: I can't believe master is expressing their love with rose quartz on my birthday...
Ammon: In other words... Does this mean that the master looks at me in a special way?
You: Um...
In a special way...
Ammon: Oh, no need to be embarrassed. I know how the master feelings.
Ammon: In other words... It's true, right?
Ammon: Hehe. I'm the master's butler, so I won't say anything more...
Ammon: What kind of relationship does master want to have with me? I understand everything perfectly ♪
You: A-Ammon...
Ammon: Teasing master at such moments... It feels a little different.
Ammon: Master... I always try to make your heart flutter...
Ammon: But feeling how your heart is pounding...
Ammon: My heart also beats for master.
Ammon: It's not cool to say this, but...
Ammon: Even now... My heart is beating rapidly.
Ammon: Hehe. I wonder why I said something like this...
Ammon: Now I'm feeling like I'm flying.
Ammon: But today is my birthday. It's okay if I'm more frank.
Ammon looks at the ring with sincere joy.
Ammon: Thank you very much. This gift exceeds all my expectations.
Ammon: Master... I feel like master is taking care of me...
Ammon: No... Besides...
Ammon: I'm also excited talking about my master.
Ammon: Of course, as a butler...
Ammon: And as a man.
Ammon: When the master’s heart trembles... Mine trembles too...
Ammon: I'm not alone.
Ammon: Such possessiveness... Maybe it's not like me...
Ammon: I always want to be with my master and be special to them.
You: Ammon...
Ammon always acts like a little devil. But only today he made me bashful even more. But even though it touches my heart so much... I can't say that I don't like it. Rather... These conservations with him are somewhat comforting... Today I felt my heart beating faster so often... From the bottom of my heart I was glad that I could spend time with him like this.
THE END.
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