Translation: Mono Omou Kimi Ni Ai No Te O Part 4
Saiunkoku Monogatari Drama CD
Mono Omou Kimi Ni Ai No Te O
Chapter 2 Part 2
As always, please feel free to correct and comment. I especially have trouble making out Reishin's accent. I tried to make this as accurate as I could but do take it with a pinch of salt.
[Sound of the niko playing]
Ryuuki: When I listen to the sound of the niko I remember…
[The sound stops]
Shusui: Shujou…
Ryuuki: It’s beautiful…please continue. Tonight I wish to listen to the niko.
Shusui: Yes.
[Shusui resumes her playing]
Ryuuki: How nostalgic…when Shuurei lived in the Inner Palace she used to play the niko for me every night.
Shusui: My playing doesn’t compare with Shuurei-sama’s.
Ryuuki: I like Shusui’s playing as well. So graceful and beautiful.
Shusui: That’s enough.
Ryuuki: No, I seriously mean it.
Shusui: Eh…thank you so much.
Ryuuki: Come to think of it, sending the marriage proposals in the morning was Shou-taishi’s handiwork, wasn’t it?
Shusui: I’m sorry…he asked me not to tell you who it was from.
Ryuuki: It’s not your fault. It’s entirely that old goat’s fault, so don’t worry about it.
Shusui: I thought he was worried about shujou, since you’re not doing well…
Ryuuki: Nope, he only wants to harass me. Or else he’s killing time, make no mistake about it.
[Shusui starts laughing]
Ryuuki: This is no laughing matter. Nee Shusui…
Shusui: Yes?
Ryuuki: Did you feel lonely when Shuurei left the Inner Palace?
Shusui: Oh yes…well…a little. When I think that Suurei-sama won't come to Kiyou then I feel a bit lonelier.
Ryuuki: Isn’t it? Definitely I’m not the only one. There are many people other than me who are lonely because Shuurei isn’t here. But nobody speaks about it. Somehow I feel that way.
Shusui: Shuurei-sama has affected a lot of people, that’s why (they feel her absence). But shujou is missing her the most, I think.
Ryuuki: That’s right! I miss her the most!
[Both laugh a bit]
Ryuuki: It’s a beautiful timbre.
[Ryuuki’s recollection]
Ryuuki: Is it over already?
Shuurei: The tune ends here so it can’t be helped.
Ryuuki: Umm…I want more.
Shuurei: Didn’t I say this is the last one? If you stay up late every night it’ll affect your health.
Ryuuki: This is the final one. If you play just one more tune then I’ll sleep.
Shuurei: Okay…the next one is really the last. Is it fine?
Ryuuki: Yep, I promise.
[Ryuuki comes out of his reverie]
Ryuuki: The nights that were only dark and fearsome before had turned into such a happy time thanks to Shuurei.
[Shusui stops playing]
Shusui: Shall we call it a day?
Ryuuki: Yeah, I guess…no!
Shusui: Did something happen?
Ryuuki: Shusui, please teach me how to play the niko.
Shusui: Eh? Niko? Me?
Ryuuki: Yes. Whenever you are free…even if it’s a little bit before bedtime…so will you please teach me?
Shusui: I don’t have enough talent to teach somebody...
Ryuuki: Why do you say that? You played so beautifully!
Shusui: Besides, I’ve never taught anybody before.
Ryuuki: It’s fine. As if I’m seriously learning it.
Shusui: It won’t be very good…alright. I’ll do my best.
Ryuuki: Thanks, Shusui. Alright then, without wasting more time, let’s start right now.
Shusui: But if you don’t sleep right now…
Ryuuki: Just a bit. Pleeeease!
Shusui: Alright, a bit. The instrument is delicate so please don’t drop it.
[Shusui hands over the niko to Ryuuki]
Ryuuki: Oho…it’s heavier than I thought!
Shusui: Place it on your lap and hold the neck around here.
Ryuuki: Like this?
Shusui: Yes, like that! Now take the bow in your other hand.
Ryuuki: Like this, right? But how will it make a sound?
Shusui: Press the strings with your finger. And then…
[The niko makes a sound]
Ryuuki: Oho! It happened!
Shusui: Yes! It’s simple so let’s try one.
******
Kouyuu: Reishin-sama! You are back!
Reishin: Kouyuu, is it? What happened? Is it surprising that I’d return to my own house?
Kouyuu: N-no…didn’t you go to Shouka-sama’s place?
Reishin: I did….yes, I did.
Kouyuu: D-did something happen?
Reishin: Doesn’t concern you. Ah, that’s right, if someone sends steam buns let me know at once (?). Alright?
Kouyuu: Steam buns? I don’t understand clearly…
Reishin: That snivelling king goes to ani-ue’s place as he pleases. His friendliness with Shuurei is also difficult to forgive. I even told ani-ue not to pamper him.
Kouyuu: Ohh…Re-Reishin-sama, a letter has come again from the Kou clan.
Reishin: Leave it.
Kouyuu: B-but…
Reishin: Oo? You are talking back to me?
Kouyuu: No…I’m sorry.
Reishin: If you have understood me then burn that letter and things like it. Ah, Kouyuu…
Kouyuu: Yes?
Reishin: Tomorrow I’ll go out at night. I’ll leave any work that’ll remain unfinished by that time to you.
Kouyuu: That’s…
Reishin: It’s fine, right?
Kouyuu: But…
Reishin: IT’S FINE, RIGHT?
Kouyuu: ...Yes.
Reishin: Good.
[Sound of a dog barking]
Yuuri: Haaaa! This is done, Houju.
Houju: Understood.
Yuuri: Then this document has been summarized already…today also we had to work till late.
Houju: It’s true…we got delayed by stupid things. A heap of documents collapsed causing the inkstone to break and so on.
Yuuri: If Shuu-kun hadn’t stored away spare equipment we would have ended up wasting even more time.
Houji: We already wasted time in remembering that.
Yuuri: I got really flustered, didn’t I? I’m so embarrassed. But Houju, don’t you miss having Shuu-kun visit here sometimes?
Houju: No, I don't.
Yuuri: I miss it, at times. When Shuu-kun became an officer I thought she would totally come to the Ministry of Finance.
Houju: You don’t have to talk as if we have been separated for all eternity. It’s so irritating…wherever I go people keep saying ‘I’m lonely!’ ‘I’m lonely!’
Yuuri: Wherever you go?
Houju: There used to be someone as noisy as a little sparrow in the Ministry of Personnel. Before this he used to spend all night complaining about stupid things.
Yuuri: Ah, I see.
Houju: Even if Shuurei isn’t here nothing will change...not even the ones she left behind.
Yuuri [laughing]: That’s so like you! However, it is alright even for Houju to occasionally feel lonely at the absence of the girl.
Houju: Hmm. Would you like some tea?
Yuuri: Yeah, I think so, please. If we don’t take proper breaks Shuu-kun will be worried.
Houju: Ever since Shuurei has come, you have become quite talkative.
Yuuri: Oya…is that so?
Houju: Yes, that is so.
[Sound of tea being poured out followed by the sound of footsteps]
Shuuei: Eh? Sou-taifu!
Sou-taifu: Ah, the greenhorn of the Ran clan…sniff sniff…you smell nice, you darned lady killer. Before you fascinate the women why don’t you become a bit more able to properly wield your sword? You are a disgrace to the military.
Shuuei: Even if I practise for a few more hours I won’t master the skill to the level that will satisfy you, Sou-taifu. More importantly, are you alone?
Sou-taifu: Does that surprise you?
Shuuei: I think it’s quite rare. Usually whenever I catch sight of you, you are with Shou-taishi that’s why.
Sou-taifu: He dumped me and went out somewhere.
Shuuei: I thought he didn’t have any business that would take him out.
Sou-taifu: It seems he had a private mission. His sneaking makes me so mad!
Shuuei: It seems like you are in a bad mood.
Sou-taifu: Get lost!
Shhuei: The army’s drinking party is open tonight. How about showing your face there?
Sou-taifu: Sorry but I don’t like to be among a bunch of carefree men.
Shuuei: Is that so? In that case I don’t wish to interrupt you anymore. I shall take my leave.
Sou-taifu: Shoo! Ah wait, please tell shujou…
Shuuei: What?
Sou-taifu: “Don’t ever hesitate to go for training”.
Shuuei: I…I’ll tell him.
[Sound of footsteps leaving]
Sou-taifu: Sa-shuu, is it? Even if I become a senile old man unable to wield a sword, I wish to see that newly reincarnated land.
Mono Omou Kimi Ni Ai No Te O
Chapter 2 Part 2
As always, please feel free to correct and comment. I especially have trouble making out Reishin's accent. I tried to make this as accurate as I could but do take it with a pinch of salt.
[Sound of the niko playing]
Ryuuki: When I listen to the sound of the niko I remember…
[The sound stops]
Shusui: Shujou…
Ryuuki: It’s beautiful…please continue. Tonight I wish to listen to the niko.
Shusui: Yes.
[Shusui resumes her playing]
Ryuuki: How nostalgic…when Shuurei lived in the Inner Palace she used to play the niko for me every night.
Shusui: My playing doesn’t compare with Shuurei-sama’s.
Ryuuki: I like Shusui’s playing as well. So graceful and beautiful.
Shusui: That’s enough.
Ryuuki: No, I seriously mean it.
Shusui: Eh…thank you so much.
Ryuuki: Come to think of it, sending the marriage proposals in the morning was Shou-taishi’s handiwork, wasn’t it?
Shusui: I’m sorry…he asked me not to tell you who it was from.
Ryuuki: It’s not your fault. It’s entirely that old goat’s fault, so don’t worry about it.
Shusui: I thought he was worried about shujou, since you’re not doing well…
Ryuuki: Nope, he only wants to harass me. Or else he’s killing time, make no mistake about it.
[Shusui starts laughing]
Ryuuki: This is no laughing matter. Nee Shusui…
Shusui: Yes?
Ryuuki: Did you feel lonely when Shuurei left the Inner Palace?
Shusui: Oh yes…well…a little. When I think that Suurei-sama won't come to Kiyou then I feel a bit lonelier.
Ryuuki: Isn’t it? Definitely I’m not the only one. There are many people other than me who are lonely because Shuurei isn’t here. But nobody speaks about it. Somehow I feel that way.
Shusui: Shuurei-sama has affected a lot of people, that’s why (they feel her absence). But shujou is missing her the most, I think.
Ryuuki: That’s right! I miss her the most!
[Both laugh a bit]
Ryuuki: It’s a beautiful timbre.
[Ryuuki’s recollection]
Ryuuki: Is it over already?
Shuurei: The tune ends here so it can’t be helped.
Ryuuki: Umm…I want more.
Shuurei: Didn’t I say this is the last one? If you stay up late every night it’ll affect your health.
Ryuuki: This is the final one. If you play just one more tune then I’ll sleep.
Shuurei: Okay…the next one is really the last. Is it fine?
Ryuuki: Yep, I promise.
[Ryuuki comes out of his reverie]
Ryuuki: The nights that were only dark and fearsome before had turned into such a happy time thanks to Shuurei.
[Shusui stops playing]
Shusui: Shall we call it a day?
Ryuuki: Yeah, I guess…no!
Shusui: Did something happen?
Ryuuki: Shusui, please teach me how to play the niko.
Shusui: Eh? Niko? Me?
Ryuuki: Yes. Whenever you are free…even if it’s a little bit before bedtime…so will you please teach me?
Shusui: I don’t have enough talent to teach somebody...
Ryuuki: Why do you say that? You played so beautifully!
Shusui: Besides, I’ve never taught anybody before.
Ryuuki: It’s fine. As if I’m seriously learning it.
Shusui: It won’t be very good…alright. I’ll do my best.
Ryuuki: Thanks, Shusui. Alright then, without wasting more time, let’s start right now.
Shusui: But if you don’t sleep right now…
Ryuuki: Just a bit. Pleeeease!
Shusui: Alright, a bit. The instrument is delicate so please don’t drop it.
[Shusui hands over the niko to Ryuuki]
Ryuuki: Oho…it’s heavier than I thought!
Shusui: Place it on your lap and hold the neck around here.
Ryuuki: Like this?
Shusui: Yes, like that! Now take the bow in your other hand.
Ryuuki: Like this, right? But how will it make a sound?
Shusui: Press the strings with your finger. And then…
[The niko makes a sound]
Ryuuki: Oho! It happened!
Shusui: Yes! It’s simple so let’s try one.
******
Kouyuu: Reishin-sama! You are back!
Reishin: Kouyuu, is it? What happened? Is it surprising that I’d return to my own house?
Kouyuu: N-no…didn’t you go to Shouka-sama’s place?
Reishin: I did….yes, I did.
Kouyuu: D-did something happen?
Reishin: Doesn’t concern you. Ah, that’s right, if someone sends steam buns let me know at once (?). Alright?
Kouyuu: Steam buns? I don’t understand clearly…
Reishin: That snivelling king goes to ani-ue’s place as he pleases. His friendliness with Shuurei is also difficult to forgive. I even told ani-ue not to pamper him.
Kouyuu: Ohh…Re-Reishin-sama, a letter has come again from the Kou clan.
Reishin: Leave it.
Kouyuu: B-but…
Reishin: Oo? You are talking back to me?
Kouyuu: No…I’m sorry.
Reishin: If you have understood me then burn that letter and things like it. Ah, Kouyuu…
Kouyuu: Yes?
Reishin: Tomorrow I’ll go out at night. I’ll leave any work that’ll remain unfinished by that time to you.
Kouyuu: That’s…
Reishin: It’s fine, right?
Kouyuu: But…
Reishin: IT’S FINE, RIGHT?
Kouyuu: ...Yes.
Reishin: Good.
[Sound of a dog barking]
Yuuri: Haaaa! This is done, Houju.
Houju: Understood.
Yuuri: Then this document has been summarized already…today also we had to work till late.
Houju: It’s true…we got delayed by stupid things. A heap of documents collapsed causing the inkstone to break and so on.
Yuuri: If Shuu-kun hadn’t stored away spare equipment we would have ended up wasting even more time.
Houji: We already wasted time in remembering that.
Yuuri: I got really flustered, didn’t I? I’m so embarrassed. But Houju, don’t you miss having Shuu-kun visit here sometimes?
Houju: No, I don't.
Yuuri: I miss it, at times. When Shuu-kun became an officer I thought she would totally come to the Ministry of Finance.
Houju: You don’t have to talk as if we have been separated for all eternity. It’s so irritating…wherever I go people keep saying ‘I’m lonely!’ ‘I’m lonely!’
Yuuri: Wherever you go?
Houju: There used to be someone as noisy as a little sparrow in the Ministry of Personnel. Before this he used to spend all night complaining about stupid things.
Yuuri: Ah, I see.
Houju: Even if Shuurei isn’t here nothing will change...not even the ones she left behind.
Yuuri [laughing]: That’s so like you! However, it is alright even for Houju to occasionally feel lonely at the absence of the girl.
Houju: Hmm. Would you like some tea?
Yuuri: Yeah, I think so, please. If we don’t take proper breaks Shuu-kun will be worried.
Houju: Ever since Shuurei has come, you have become quite talkative.
Yuuri: Oya…is that so?
Houju: Yes, that is so.
[Sound of tea being poured out followed by the sound of footsteps]
Shuuei: Eh? Sou-taifu!
Sou-taifu: Ah, the greenhorn of the Ran clan…sniff sniff…you smell nice, you darned lady killer. Before you fascinate the women why don’t you become a bit more able to properly wield your sword? You are a disgrace to the military.
Shuuei: Even if I practise for a few more hours I won’t master the skill to the level that will satisfy you, Sou-taifu. More importantly, are you alone?
Sou-taifu: Does that surprise you?
Shuuei: I think it’s quite rare. Usually whenever I catch sight of you, you are with Shou-taishi that’s why.
Sou-taifu: He dumped me and went out somewhere.
Shuuei: I thought he didn’t have any business that would take him out.
Sou-taifu: It seems he had a private mission. His sneaking makes me so mad!
Shuuei: It seems like you are in a bad mood.
Sou-taifu: Get lost!
Shhuei: The army’s drinking party is open tonight. How about showing your face there?
Sou-taifu: Sorry but I don’t like to be among a bunch of carefree men.
Shuuei: Is that so? In that case I don’t wish to interrupt you anymore. I shall take my leave.
Sou-taifu: Shoo! Ah wait, please tell shujou…
Shuuei: What?
Sou-taifu: “Don’t ever hesitate to go for training”.
Shuuei: I…I’ll tell him.
[Sound of footsteps leaving]
Sou-taifu: Sa-shuu, is it? Even if I become a senile old man unable to wield a sword, I wish to see that newly reincarnated land.