Title: United Emotions! - Make This the Best Race Ever!
Characters: Jade, Epel, Idia, Sebek, Grim, MC/Yuu, Lantern Stallholder
JP Proofreader: okaykei
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| Episode 3 | 3-1 ・ 3-2 ・ 3-3 ・ 3-4 ・ 3-5 ・ 3-6 ・ 3-7 ・ 3-8 ・ 3-9 ・ 3-10 ・ 3-11 |
| Episode 4 | 4-1 ・ 4-2 ・ 4-3 ・ 4-4 ・ 4-5 ・ 4-6 ・ 4-7 ・ 4-8 ・ 4-9 |
| Episode 5 | 5-1 ・ 5-2 ・ 5-3 ・ 5-4 ・ 5-5 ・ 5-6 ・ 5-7 ・ 5-8 ・ 5-9 ・ 5-10 |
Make This the Best Race Ever!
Harveston - Apple Square
Epel
Okay, the shopping and eating ends here! The party at the assembly hall's gonna have even more food later.
Grim
Fnagh~ I'm still hungry, yanno. I can't wait anymore…
…The apple lanterns strung up there look real yummy!
Sebek
I'm pretty sure he said the same thing earlier in the day…
Epel
Lantern… Ah, right!
I need to buy one to hang on my sled. There's probably something good at Kokko Market.
Jade
A lantern, you say? I believe your sled already has one hung on it if my memory serves right.
Epel
It broke during practice, actually.
Sebek
Kelkkarotu also requires us to race through the night, right?
Epel
Yeah, it's really important. Without a lantern, it'll be so dark that you wouldn't be able to figure out your way through the race.
Plus, being able to see your teammates' lanterns among all the darkness is pretty reassuring in itself.
Ah! That stall over there sells some. I'll be right back!
Lantern Stallholder
Welcome! 'ave a look at Harveston's very own specialty lamp, 't apple-shaped Apple Lantern!
Jade
It seems that its appearance differs from the ones we see hanging above us.
Sebek
It's much bigger in size than an actual apple fruit. In fact, it might be about the size of a person's head.
Epel
Having one the size of an apple would be too small the light up the way, after all.
Jade
What material is it composed of?
Epel
It's made of glass. When the flame inside is lit, the lantern sparkles really beautifully.
Jade
You can tell that the embellishments on its outer surface were designed by one with an exceptional eye for detail.
Epel
Yeah. Since these lanterns are handmade by the crafter, no two lanterns share the same appearance, in fact.
And since magic is used in its creation, the glass is much stronger than normal glass as well, and can shine really, really bright.
If you ever find your field of sight worsening due to the racecourse's condition at night, please look out for this lantern and gather around it immediately. Alright, everyone?
Sebek
Got it. So basically, we have to use the apple as a mark while we race.
Epel
Ah, do you intend to get one as a souvenir? Good eye you've got, Yuu!
I'm sure it'd look fantastic if you decorate your room with it. Let's buy them together.
Excuse me, could I get two of these lanterns, please!
Lantern Stallholder
There ye go! Thenks fer your patronage!
Jade
What a lovely souvenir you've bought, Yuu.
Epel
It's a really fitting one to get from Harveston, and I feel that it can even double up as a commemoration of the sled race.
I hope you'll remember Harveston fondly whenever you look at the lantern even when you're back in school!
Sebek
Hmph, if you're gonna remember something fondly, make it our very victory at Kelkkarotu tomorrow instead.
Epel
…Yeah! Let's make this the best race ever and leave our mark in both records and memories!
Now, let's head back to the assembly hall for real this time.
Harveston - Outside Assembly Hall
Grim
We're finally here!
Epel
Oh right, how about we make a wish at the well one more time?
A wish to guarantee victory at the race…no! This will be a declaration that we're gonna win instead!
Sebek
Sounds great!
Jade
Indeed, it does.
Idia
I can already envision how anguished they'd look after they lose to us.
Epel
Let's do this then.
And…go!
Epel, Sebek, Idia & Jade
WE WILL WIN THE SLED RACE!!!!
Grim
I'm gonna stuff myself full of yummy food in the village!
Epel
We managed to be in sync this time! …While Grim's own gluttony is out in full view.
Grim
Food is my top priority no matter when or where I am!
Jade
Hehe, what a sturdy resolve Grim has.