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SSR [A Gentle Smile That Pushes Your Back] Figaro card story + card episode. Translated by me. Unfortunately not proof-read…


Extra-Special Sugar

Akira: Wow, all those rows of weapons look impressive…

We came to a town where blacksmiths gather, where Lennox’ old acquaintance is said to live. Every storefront is lined up with a wide array of weapons.

Figaro: Have a look around, Sage. There are canes over that way.

Akira: You’re right. Oh, there’s something like an eagle head on the handle of this one. It’s very elaborate…
Akira: Is this also a weapon? It’s very stylish.

Figaro: Yep. It’s called a sword cane, and there’s a blade hidden inside.
Figaro: Would you like to have one for self-defence? I can buy it especially for you.

Akira: Ahaha. Thanks, but just your sentiment alone is enough. Although the craftmanship is tempting me to think about it.

Mitile: ……

Akira: Huh? Isn’t that Mitile over there? He looks troubled somehow…

Figaro: You’re right. I wonder what’s wrong.

Akira: Let’s call out to him.

Figaro: Mitile.

Mitile: Wah! Master sage and Dr Figaro.

Figaro: What’s wrong? Why are you here all alone?

Mitile: That’s… I was wandering around the shops with Shino, but we got separated.

Akira: Is that so. In that case, let’s look for him together! Is that alright with you, Figaro?

Figaro: Of course. But there’s more, isn’t there, Mitile?

Mitile: Eh…. Why would you say that?

Figaro: Because you don’t look well.

Mitile: …. It’s just, I remembered something from earlier.

Akira: Something from earlier?

Mitile: Yes. That it’s better not to take any weapons of unknown origins, because there are weapons out there that are cursed to hurt their owners…

Akira: By any chance, is that the story that the merchant told us when we arrived at the town?

Mitile: Yes. Although it’s said to happen a long time ago, it’s still a true story.
Mitile: Thinking about it makes me feel scared a little bit…

Akira: Mitile…

I was at a loss for words. Because any encouragement here will turn to become lies.

Figaro: ….

Akira: (The rumoured wizard who pretended to be a human blacksmith….)

That wizard pretended to generously repair the weapons, while placing a curse that harms their wielders at the same time.

Moreover, it was Lennox’ friend, Ethan, who did that in the past.

Figaro: There’s no need to be so worried.
Figaro: Besides, even if it did happen, that’s all in the past. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s happening now.
Figaro: At the very least, there’s no such sign from the weapons that are here now. So you can rest easy.

Mitile let out a sigh of relief when Figaro put his hand on his shoulder.

Mitile: That’s true. Like what Dr Figaro said, the past and present are different.

Thanks to Figaro, Mitile’s anxiety seems to have eased, making me feel relieved.

Akira: (Thank goodness, he’s calmed down a bit….)

Mitile: But what did that person do that for?

Akira: That’s, err…

Figaro: Let’s see…. Technically speaking, weapons are things that are meant to hurt others.
Figaro: The curse makes the wielders of those weapon get hurt instead.
Figaro: Which means, the person who casted it must’ve been hurt by someone, and it left a very painful memory. So maybe he wanted to get back at that person.

Mitile: That’s… sad, somehow. The person who was hurt does the same and harms others in return…

Mitile said sadly. As if trying to change the subject, Figaro suddenly clapped his hands.

Figaro: Well, let’s drop the heavy topic for now. Aren’t you a bit tired? Have some of Dr Figaro’s extra-special sugar.

Mitile: Waah, thank you so much. ….It’s good.

Figaro: Ahaha. I’m glad.

Akira: Ah, Mitile! Look over there.

Mitile: Hm? Oh! That’s Shino.

Akira: Thank goodness we found him.

Mitile: Yes! Master sage, Dr Figaro, thank you for the help. I’ll go over there for a bit.

Akira: Okay, have fun.

Figaro: ….That’s a relief.

Akira: Yes, thank you for the help. I’m glad Mitile is cheerful again now.

Figaro: I didn’t do everything; you also tried to help with his problem.
Figaro: That’s why, here’s a sugar for your reward. Go on, take it.

Akira: Wah, thank you so much. The way it sparkles makes me feel calm just by looking at it…

Figaro: Really? Is it different from the usual sugar?

Akira: No, it’s your thoughtfulness that’s making me happy. Maybe that’s why this sugar seems a little bit special to me.

Figaro: Ahaha. If you receive it this graciously, I’ll prepare as much of it as you want.
Figaro: At any rate, I’m honestly glad that Lennox and Faust aren’t here right now.

Akira: Have you met Lennox’ friend before?

Figaro: Who knows. I might have seen his face once or twice before, but I don’t remember much about it.

Akira: Eh…. But you seemed to know him well when you talked to Mitile earlier.

Figaro: Well, I know someone who’s in a similar situation to Lenno’s friend.
Figaro: You know, that person who believed in someone whole-heartedly, got hurt, despaired, and then turned to cursing in an attempt to harm others.

Figaro turned his gaze. His faraway look rendered me speechless.

Figaro: Sugar produced by wizards cannot heal the wounds in the heart.
Figaro: Payback also does not heal the heart. But if you do nothing, the pain continues to persist.
Figaro: As long as you don’t erase the pain and memories with magic, that is.

Akira: Figaro….

Figaro: But because he won’t do that, he’ll probably continue to suffer like the kind and honest person he is.

Akira: Maybe he’s similar to Ethan in that sense.

Figaro: Who knows. At any rate, I’m glad everyone’s a serious and kind person.
Figaro: I’m talking about Lennox, Faust, Mitile and you, sage.

Akira: Eh?! I’m included?

Figaro: Oh? Maybe you’re not aware of it.

Akira: Err, what does that…

Mitile: Master sage, Dr Figaro!

Figaro: Hmm? What’s wrong, Mitile? Did you miss something?

Mitile: Shino and I found a shop that has extremely cool weapons!
Mitile: I wanted to show it to you two. Would you come with me?

Figaro: Oh? What kind weapon is making you this excited?

Mitile: Well, the shaft has a sword inside, and it doesn’t look like a weapon at all! I think you’d be surprised by it!

Akira: (Oh, that is…)

Figaro and I turned at each other and reflexively smiled.

Figaro: That certainly sounds like an interesting weapon.
Figaro: Well then, let’s go see it, master sage.

Akira: Yes, let’s. ….Ah.

I put the sugar in my mouth before following them. A faint sweetness spread in my mouth immediately after.

Figaro’s sugar, full of tenderness, gently melted on my tongue.

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A Guardian’s Wishes

Akira: Figaro, you’re here.

Figaro: What’s the matter, master sage?

Akira: Thank you for the other day. It was fun learning more about weapons.

Figaro: That’s good. Let me know whenever you want to know more about it.

Akira: Okay. By the way, Mitile went around to look at a lot of weapons, but we separated when he went to buy one.
Akira: I wonder if he bought something good in the end.

Figaro: He did. I asked him afterwards because I was elsewhere when he bought it, though.
Figaro: If I remember correctly, he said it was a spoon for mixing medicine.
Figaro: He said he wanted something that can make someone smile. That’s so like him.
Figaro: Honestly, it’s a much better option than choosing a knife or any other dangerous things.

Akira: Do you not want Mitile to carry a knife or any sort of weapons, Figaro?

Figaro: Hmm……
Figaro: Well, don’t you think it doesn’t suit Mitile? Threatening, stabbing, chopping someone with a knife, that kind of thing.

Akira: Th, that’s true, but aren’t those examples a bit too far-fetched?

Figaro: Ahaha, I’m just joking. That’s merely an example.
Figaro: Mitile isn’t used to hurting others. I want him to stay away from that world as far as possible, that’s all.

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