THE FAMILIAR OF ZERO VOL.14
Look what we have here.
Takafumi brought a naughty book to school!
It's not naughty.
Let me see it!
-Stop it! -Naughty, naughty!
Oh, no. Kacchan is picking on Takafumi.
He's done for.
All the illustrations are of women.
I knew it was dirty.
-It's dirty. -No, it's not.
-How naughty. -It's just a fantasy light novel.
"It's just a 'panda-sy tight' novel."
That was spot-on!
Give me the naughty book.
Ms. Fujimiya.
THE FAMILIAR OF ZERO VOL.14 AQUILEIA'S SAINT
BY NOBORU YAMAGUCHI
You call this explicit?
You aren't a toddler anymore.
-Run! -Kacchan is finished.
I'm sorry, Ms. Fujimiya.
Fujimiya, you are so impressive.
Right? That's my Fujimiya.
You scared Kacchan to death.
UNCLE: YOU'RE FINE THE WAY YOU ARE
GET HOME
SOLD CHEAPER THAN A SCOURING PAD
That may be true.
I might have been quite a brat for the first few years of grade school.
But I became more girlie by the time I hit middle school.
See?
Wow!
A picture of you and Takafumi.
-Let me take a picture of this. -A picture?
FUNCTION - PLAY - DISPLAY - ZOOM
If you want, I can send it to your phone.
-How? -I can email it or something.
This phone doesn't have an in-box, and it can't call.
What?
How do you communicate with Takafumi without a working cell phone?
I'm wondering if we can use smoke signals or flags.
Smoke is prohibited in an apartment building.
Smoke signals and flags…
I didn't realize that this apartment was a medieval castle.
-What? -What?
Why is this coffee ridiculously delicious?
Can you tell?
I got 10,000 yen for my 20th birthday, so I bought a coffee mill and a bag of beans.
It's my first time tasting coffee brewed from freshly-ground beans. So distinct.
Uncle gave you 10,000 yen in cash as your birthday gift?
How practical.
I had to.
I have no clue what youngsters want nowadays.
Well, any gift is welcome if you put your heart into it.
Really?
What if I got a GAME GEAR TV tuner?
That's not a good gift.
CAN'T WATCH A THING (ANALOG BROADCAST ENDED IN 2011)
Seriously, I appreciate cash.
As there is still some money left, I'll get more beans.
I'll get some sweets then.
Birthday gift, huh?
NEW MESSAGE
A GIFT
FROM MY MIDDLE SCHOOL DAYS
How can I help you?
How to delete pictures on social media.
Wait, why are you deleting it?
-This is what I found online… -Seriously, it's risky.
-…about deleting photos on social media. -What's risky about it?
You could get arrested and become ostracized by society.
You can get arrested for this? How frightening!
You can't.
Actually, I'm not sure.
Sorry, perhaps I was being hasty.
Also, please don't show it to your uncle.
THIS MONTH'S DEAL ETHIOPIAN COFFEE BEANS
Coffee beans are on sale today. I'm gonna go get a bag!
What?
Fujimiya.
Your swimsuit photo that you bet your life on…
lost to the sales ad for coffee beans in terms of content appeal.
No, no, no.
I was just a middle schooler.
If he were to see me now--
Freeze!
W-- What did you do?
I spilled my coffee! Did you get burned?
I can't use any healing spells.
I feel like I'm frostbitten instead.
Then…
Spirit of fire,
turn my enemy into cinder with scorching hellfire--
Enough with the magic!
Please, feel free to take a shower.
I sincerely apologize.
You might feel uncomfortable showering while I'm here.
I'll be out for a couple of hours.
I'll leave Takafumi's clothes out for you.
All warm and cozy.
It's a men's shirt.
What if Takafumi's preference is girls in boys' shirts?
Who am I kidding?
Would he change his mind about me a bit if he were to see me in the nude?
-It won't hurt to be seen. -Uncle?
Why's the curtain closed?
S-- Sorry.
S-- Seriously, I'm so sorry!
I'll be out for a couple of hours.
-Takafumi. -I'm so sorry.
I'm trying to shut out that kind of stuff.
But you are so cute, I can't help myself.
You must be uncomfortable, being gazed at in that way by a friend, right?
Sorry.
If you could look at me in that way,
actually, I'd be flattered.
Fujimiya,
you've been always so thoughtful.
-I'll take full responsibility. -Responsibility?
What do you mean?
I placed the flag upside down.
The flag?
What?
Takafumi, are you in danger?
You put the flag in emergency position!
What is this?
I used the flag to signal my uncle to come home.
The spirits tell him the flag's position.
DANGER - COME HOME - NORMAL
These guys were serious about flags and smoke signals.
Uncle.
I unintentionally saw my female friend changing clothes.
I want to be responsible.
-Could you please erase my memory? -What!
I see. Let's wipe it clean.
Spirit of memory, deliver unto oblivio--
Stop!
Why would you do that, you idiot?
I don't mind it at all!
Fujimiya.
-Thank you. -Stop it!
You haven't changed a bit.
You are so thoughtful.
Stop saying that! Stop trying to wrap this up!
-Fujimiya… -Is this the new coffee bean bag?
…you are being considerate to me despite being embarrassed.
Should I make coffee?
-I'll do it again if you erase it! -Fujimiya…
hasn't changed at all. She's a wonderful and a caring friend.
-I'm so happy that we reconnected. -Dimwit!
I hope she feels the same as I do.
LIGHT - DARKNESS - SWORD
HOROHORO PEACH 3% ALCOHOL
Hey now.
Fujimiya, aren't you still underage?
I turn 20 today so it's perfectly legal.
Is that so? Happy birthday.
Thank you so much.
And you must be 34, as you'd been in the other world since you were 17.
Around thirty?
No, my birthday passed so I'm actually 35.
I see.
Around forty then.
"Around 30" and "around 40" are Japanese slang coined in 2006.
(VARIOUS THEORIES EXIST)
Shoot…
we don't have anything special for your birthday.
No, no. Don't worry about it.
Well, then at least let me impart these words of wisdom.
It's my life's philosophy.
"A pinch is a chance."
When you are just about to give up,
when you are in a churn of negative external forces,
you might be able to turn things around just by changing your focus.
So no matter what adversity or compromised situation you face,
it's crucial that you fight to the very end.
That was a long explanation, but I hope you never forget it.
I'm surprised to hear you impart wisdom.
Thank you so much.
"A pinch is a chance," huh?
Sounds deep when a YouTuber who returned from another world says that.
Flattery will get you nowhere.
But now,
both of you have reached the legal drinking age.
Icuras elran.
This was the very first time I drank alcohol.
It was right after I turned 20.
-You're 20 there? -You're 20 there?
That's right.
Everything I've shown you up until now was before this image,
-so I was a teenager. -A teenager?
I was so young then. I've really aged.
-Yeah. -You're right.
He looks exactly the same as before!
I can't tell how he's aged.
Wow, so pretty.
Wow…
Ms. Tsundere!
I guess she was there too.
I thought I remembered seeing her the next morning.
Is this pretty lady the one your uncle transformed into?
Yeah, she is his stalker.
-Don't you mean the other way around? -No. I said that right.
I don't know why, but she stalked him.
-Are you talking about Land Stalker? -Uncle, stay out of this.
What a coincidence.
Other tables are available--
What the hell was that the other day?
You resealed the barrier above the city.
Where did you learn to do that?
Hey, try this.
What is this? It's pretty good.
There are other dishes too.
It'd be great if you don't tell a soul that I broke the barrier.
-What? -Please don't tell anyone.
How did you become so strong, orc face?
Because I worked hard and trained countless times… by myself.
That's not what I mean.
Three years ago, when I first met you…
you were obviously a novice fighter.
But you somehow managed to slay the venom dragon.
I didn't know that was the venom dragon.
Yes, it was. It was the venom dragon.
Did you fight without knowing what it was? With no weapons nor training?
You'd have died in normal circumstances. You stupid orc face--
What was I supposed to do? I just wanted to save you.
Do you go around seducing other girls like that?
When I slew the blaze dragon, the girl really appreciated me.
The blaze dragon?
Did you use the god-freezing sword?
Were you recognized as a torchbearer of the Ice clan?
-No. I defeated it without the sword. -You can't be serious.
The legendary blaze dragon is covered by magical blazing scales,
and you can only seal it with ice.
No, you are wrong.
A blaze for a blaze.
While the dragon is spitting fire, a physical sword can deal some damage.
What? How did you figure that out?
I challenged it many times with different strategies.
You don't believe me?
Here's the spoils from the battle. It's bottled blaze.
Open it, and the blaze dragon will come back to life.
Seriously?
You can always kill it again.
Sir Orc has nothing to fear, right?
That's not true.
The reason you can't beat it is because you've given up from the start.
What did you say?
"A pinch is a chance."
What?
It's my motto.
A single move may turn the tables even in the worst circumstances.
That's why you should never give up, and you should keep trying.
Unexpectedly profound coming from you, orc face. Who said that first?
Puyo Puyo's strategy guidebook.
When playing Puyo Puyo, even when half the screen is gone,
don't give up and keep building.
You might strike a huge combo and win big.
He learned life lessons from Puyo Puyo's strategy guidebook.
I got tricked again.
I've got an itch to play.
Do you want to play Puyo Puyo Sun on the SEGA SATURN?
When you get tired of sitting there, come join me.
Uncle is already moving on to the next thing.
Are you busy after this?
I booked a room at the inn. Why don't you come with me?
You think I'd follow you back to your place that easily?
So you've shown your true colors, orc!
Don't touch me.
What?
Why?
-Let's go. -Okay.
No, I didn't mean that.
Uncle.
Does he become an animal when he's drunk?
Can you guys join me for a round of Puyo Puyo--
We're fine! Go play a single-player game or something.
Here you are.
It's Burning Rangers.
It's not the same without a multi controller.
You know how to handle him.
Hey, you.
W-- Walk straight.
Thank you.
I'm glad I have you to support me when things are rough.
What?
You've been hiding your pain all along.
To be honest, it's been rough.
But I had you.
The room is on the second floor.
Okay.
I didn't realize I meant so much to you.
Here.
Now, where's that key?
You are such a slouch! Fine then.
I guess I have no choice but to help you this way forever.
No. I'm good now.
You saved me! Being drunk is rough, all right!
Thanks for helping me get back to my room. See you later!
Takafumi, this game is much harder to play without a multi-controller.
Did I fall asleep?
-Yeah. -Yeah.
Let's skip to the following morning.
My head is killing me.
Hey, orc face, you sleepyhead.
-What are we going to do today? -Why are you here?
I'm going to try to clear the death trap dungeon.
Talk about resilience. This girl!
-Wait. Look at her eyes. -What?
Nothing noteworthy… right?
-Fujimiya? -I can't help but drink!
Oh, I get it.
Here. You must drink too!
HEALING LEMON SOUR ALCOHOL 5%
Uncle, you can stomach alcohol.
Of course, easy-peasy--
Shoot, I'm going to puke.
-I'm going home. -Wait.
-You are the one who made him drunk. -Don't worry. I'll take you home.
What? No, I'm okay. I don't live that far--
Spirit of wind!
I'm so dizzy!
I can't fly well without a multi controller.
Takafumi! Your uncle can't tell reality apart from video games!
Uncle!
My uncle couldn't hold his drink at all.
I told myself to never let him drink a strong sour again.
Let us down, Uncle!
DEATH TRAP DUNGEON
Are you hurt? I told you not to follow me in here.
Were you poisoned? Let me suck it out.
-Leave it alone. -How could I?
You must be uncomfortable. I'll remove your armor.
What?
You can leave the bottom part on!
Are you okay? Does it hurt?
Is there anything I can do for you?
Could you please leave me alone?
Don't be dumb. I can't leave you in this weakened state.
Is the binding too tight around your belly?
Orc face…
-Well… -What?
-Sorry. -What?
More like an aphrodisiac in an adult manga than a poison.
It actually exists.
Uncle, the screen cut out.
It's the effect of the Elf's hair accessory.
We can't read the memory while it's in use.
She even used an item to hide the antidote.
What a tightwad.
That ought to show you the danger of poison.
Even that tough Elf almost died--
I want to poison Takafumi. Can I have a dose?
Why? Oh, you're so scary.
Subtitle translation by: Naoka Matsumura