02x05 - Kyou mo Heiwa

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A new breeze in the clear skies

Brings in new days enveloped in happiness

A sprouting dream

Shines light on

Our modest life

Things feel even more fun

Than they were yesterday

And my heart races

Along the long path

Even if you stop or grow worried

Take a slow, deep breath

And continue at your own pace

Beautiful life

Every time you walk

You'll find sights you've never seen

New encounters come out of nowhere

When our feelings intertwine

It is surely a sign of irreplaceable

Wonderful days when we all laugh together

It's a beautiful story

Heave-h*!

Now this one's a beauty.

I'll clean it off.

Hup!

All set.

Thanks.

Now then...

Sweet and delicious!

We should make some fresh salad with it.

Could I try some?

Sure, if you don't mind biting the same one.

How is it?

Spicy!

Oh, you took a bite from that end?

Sweet

The pointy end is spicy, so it's better used making pickles.

Normal

Spicy

You could have warned me!

Sorry.

We can never have too many non-perishables.

Maybe we can make lots of pickles.

I guess we can also make some dried daikon.

How do we do that?

Cut them and dry them, I guess?

Mister Mayor!

Something wrong?

Some weird people are here.

Weird people?

Yup, definitely weird people!

Hi there, Progenitor?

Hmm?

How long has it been? You look well.

Thanks.

Progenitor of Vampires

Valgryfe

You look well enough yourself.

So well you could k*ll me and I wouldn't die.

Or would I?

I never have, so I truly do not know.

Oh, little Alfred.

How long has it been? Twenty years, perhaps?

Not even one, actually.

When you live as long as I have, you lose all sense of time.

Who is this with you?

Your wife?

No, no.

Though I am honored you think as much, I'm afraid I'm not.

Korin Priestess

Fuushu

My name is Fuushu.

I am but one Korin priestess.

I'm Hiraku, the mayor around here.

What's this Korin religion, though?

Oh, did I never mention it?

The name did come up when we got that piano, but...

It is essentially a conglomeration

of all the gods and religions worshiped in these lands.

Our temple teaches that all should be free to praise their own gods.

That's pretty broad-minded.

The Progenitor leads the Korin religion.

I'd assumed he was someone important, but that's something else.

And the Great Priestess Fuushu

is someone of such stature that parades are held to celebrate her presence.

Priestess

What?

We need to hold a bigger reception then!

Your Holiness!

You needn't worry.

It is my fault we pay visit unprompted.

Yes, she has a request of you.

What sort of request?

I ask that you please save my son's life.

Your village is home not only to the vampire princess Lu Lulucy,

the leading authority in the study of medicinal herbs,

but also the great Flora Sakutou,

famed seeker of knowledge and an unmatched apothecary.

You have need of me?

You're that famous, huh?

Not to brag, but the books I write

are used as texts in every school of magic there is.

Flora Sakutou's Newest Work

Future in Fermentation

Tell me what your son suffers from, and I will get straight to work.

This will prove difficult.

It's quite a unique case...

A combination of the most complicated illnesses imaginable.

I feared as much.

Every apothecary and healer I've visited has said the same.

Difficult even for the greatest, is it?

Isn't there anything we can do?

It won't be easy, but we can't simply turn them away.

Right. We can figure something out.

They locked themselves in and set to their research.

I want you to get all the ingredients listed in here.

Sure thing.

The holy drop is a white flower that grows on snowy peaks...

Isn't that what this is?

It was brought here for Lu...

I can handle that.

I'll fly right up to get some.

Next is a walking mushroom that wanders dark forests.

We can handle any business in the forest!

"A treasure so rare few can even dream of finding it."

That sounds pretty exaggerated.

"It is known as the dragon's tear..."

Tickle-tickle.

Tickle-tickle.

Is this really what I need?

Next, we need a dark stone from the Gurugranth Mountains.

Why does that sound familiar?

Oh, that's probably the thing in Dryme's lair.

The one in the back that's good for propping the door open.

Want me to go get it?

If you could.

We have made our return...

Are you all right?!

The wandering mushroom was more powerful than the stories say.

How does a mushroom even get powerful?

Here it is.

Smaller than I thought.

Here are the ingredients everyone gathered

and a potted plant Michael procured for us.

Impressive as ever. That's quite a rare plant.

We'll have to be careful as we pull it up.

How many researchers have suffered so we might know?

Is that one of those things that screams when you pull it up

and spells bad news for everyone?!

You're just gonna go for it?!

Seems pretty normal to me.

When pulled up, it releases an odor strong enough to send beasts fleeing.

You simply weren't fast enough.

That... reeks!

Don't worry, it's completely harmless.

You'll just need a bath.

You can handle the rest...

We'd managed to gather all the ingredients, but the hard part had only just begun.

Now we need to put the lid on, turn it to the right, and heat for ten seconds!

The angle is off!

Their experimentation went on for days

while Fuushu remained in prayer from morning until night.

No! You can't let it get away!

It went that way!

Settle down and be burned already!

It's getting pretty late. You should head inside.

Please pay me no mind.

Praying is all I can do.

Now! Focus all your magic!

Yes! We finally have enough heat!

Five, four...

Three, two, one!

Blast off!

Goodness, is this it?

Thank you!

I'm sure this must have been a demanding task.

Save your thanks and see your son takes that right away.

His condition should improve rapidly.

Very well, but I will return this favor someday!

We will pay visit again soon enough.

Within ten years at the latest.

His sense of time is all off.

Great work, you two.

It's great that you pulled it off.

I'm quite exhausted.

I could write several volumes about all that we discovered.

Now to handle our remaining issues...

Fuushu's daily prayers left our statues with a blinding glow.

Whether that was in response to her love for her child,

or some divine miracle, no one knew.

But its glow lasted through the night,

keeping Zabuton's family awake.

It does feel a tad sacrilegious,

but we decided the doors would stay shut except during times of prayer.

Farming Life in Another World !

Apparently you can cook them.

Wait, really?

It makes them softer and less tart...

Huh?

What?

What kind of tree is that?

I had completely forgotten about this experimental area.

With the almighty farming tool the god granted me,

I was able to grow any crop I could imagine.

So long as I could imagine it,

I didn't need to worry about seeds or anything.

Cumin

Sometimes that led to things growing in ways I never knew.

Coriander

Peppercorn

Sesame! Sesame! Sesame!

Open sesame!

So that's what sesame looks like?

Sesame

What type of tree is this?

I honestly don't know.

I remember trying to grow new things, but I don't know which one this is.

I don't want to be too restrictive, as I know this was all experimental,

but we should keep a record of all the things we attempt to grow in the village.

We never know what might get mixed with our other crops.

True.

But what is this?

Look, it bears green fruit.

You're right. Too big to be plums...

Too hard to be kiwis...

These are from that tree, right?

Oh, that's it!

These are probably walnuts!

I'd always thought they grew looking like this.

Is that the seed?

Probably.

You can eat what's inside.

But they're hard, so you need special tools.

I've cracked one.

Now that's some power!

Is it safe to eat?

I dunno...

Might be best to cook it.

Walnuts...

This tree is bearing fruit, too.

Smaller than the walnuts.

Looks like there's a seed in this too.

Do we have to break them?

Pulverized!

Oh, that's an almond!

Next is almonds...

If we've got walnuts and almonds, I think I can figure out the rest.

This doesn't seem to bear any fruit.

Is it some sort of leafy vegetable?

Or maybe some kind of potato?

Not too far from that, actually.

These peanuts grow underground in the same way.

What an odd shape.

Now we have peanuts...

They look much like beans.

True. I wonder what they technically are.

Walnuts, almonds, and peanuts.

Now it all comes back to me.

Nuts! Nuts! Nuts!

I was dying for a handful of

mixed nuts back then.

If I'd thought of beer back then,

Beer! Beer! Beer!

I'm sure this would be a field of wheat now.

But if this is the nut field,

what's with that colorful fruit there?

Judging by the color, perhaps it's a fruit like an apple?

Or maybe something for curry?

That spicy... what was it again?

Chili pepper?

Hmm, doesn't really seem like a pepper.

Given all the nuts we've found, the answer should be obvious.

There's something sticking out of the bottom.

The shape nearly gives it away,

but you're still left thinking, "This can't be how they grow, right?"

Do we eat what's inside this shell too?

How is everyone so strong?

I knew it, cashews.

Never expected them to hang off like this.

Seed?

Fruit

How did they evolve this way?

The fruit was like a sort of astringent mix between an apple and a pear.

Roast them over a flame and they come out like this.

They're so pleasantly fragrant.

I'm sure they'd pair well with tea.

These would fly off the shelves if sold in the Demonic Kingdom.

Good thinking. They're easy to trade because they keep long too.

I should try growing more new things when I get the chance.

Oddity Ranking

Tentative st Place

I wonder if we'll ever encounter anything as peculiar as cashews.

Farming Life!

In Another World!

!

Let me tell you a story about a slime.

Lives near water

Slime

One day, a slime that purified our water

fell into a wine barrel

and transformed into a wine slime.

Specialty: Drunken Breath

Wine Slime

Ever since, that slime would show up at every event,

trying to get some more to drink.

But we never knew much more about it.

Here goes then!

Okay!

Go!

Nice. That worked well.

Hey, Mayor!

What are you up to?

Testing out a parachute.

What's a parachute?

Something to keep me safe if I ever accidentally fall off your backs mid-flight.

Why not just land on the ground like normal?

Some of us can't, you know.

That worked well enough, but I doubt it can handle much weight.

We could make it bigger,

but I bet it will get bulky and tangled.

Huh?

Wine slime?

You want to go for a ride?

I'm not sure it's safe.

Such a low height will be no issue.

You sure?

Out of respect for the wine slime's bravery, I let it take our first test flight.

Here goes.

Go!

I didn't think it cared about anything but alcohol,

but maybe it can be our test pilot from now on.

Huh?

What?!

Are you okay...?

Seems fine, I guess.

Maybe it got bored?

Definitely faster to jump.

It remains a creature shrouded in mystery,

but one thing's for sure- it's as carefree as they come.

Mountain Elf Workshop

Okay!

Lady Ya.

Assistant Head of the Mountain Elves

Hiterto

I'd like to discuss our production plan.

What do you think? Incredible, right?

Were we not asked to make a standard bowl?

This can hold everyone's food at once!

Bigger things are better than smaller ones!

That didn't work, huh?

I need to make it thicker and stronger.

I'd ask that you make it smaller first...

My name is Hiterto, and I am Lady Ya's assistant.

The two of us grew up together, and I was meant to take lead.

However, I felt myself more suited as an assistant and declined.

This forced Lady Ya to take the role, but I believe this worked out in the end.

After enduring a great many things, our people arrived at the Great Tree Village.

I've never seen so much delicious food!

Here we've found fantastic cuisine

and steamy baths.

This water isn't cold!

And sleep now in warm beds.

This doesn't hurt my back!

This may be the first time our people have ever enjoyed such luxury.

We are ever grateful to the Great Tree Village for welcoming us in.

But as assistant to my people's leader,

I must also consider how we might continue enjoying such comforts.

One drink and the world goes round!

Lady Ya does not seem to concern herself with such thoughts.

What is most important is for our people to show we benefit the village.

Fortunately, our dexterous nature has allowed us to make significant contributions.

Now, as for who will handle what...

Equally as important is

our relationship with the mayor, the village's most important figure.

As far as I can tell, the mayor engages with all residents on equal grounds.

He does not appear to choose favorites.

But it would serve us well to earn his favor, regardless.

Thankfully, Lady Ya appears willing to do just that.

Something wrong?

Is something bothering you?

Ya?

Y-Yes!

Are you okay?

Very okay!

That's good, I guess.

But she's far too obvious.

Talking About the Mayor

Well, I mean, I... respect him.

That settles it, then.

Let's do all we can to earn his favor!

Huh?

I'll assist you!

All right!

How about that?!

How about what?

I've trained this hard to catch the mayor's attention!

Why?

I went heavier with each attempt.

And now I can lift a boulder this large!

I asked why, not how!

You do not need muscles to catch his attention.

What?!

Why?!

Haven't we always said a strong physical form is the way to win over a man?

That's the way to win a struggle of brute strength!

Got ya!

I can't deny that some of our old stories talk of things like that,

but that will never serve our purpose in the Great Tree Village!

You're right...

Because all the other residents are far stronger.

I saw as much during the martial arts competition.

But I'll never win him if I can't defeat them!

We're not trying to capture him!

Maybe it's best to show you what I mean.

What's wrong, Ya?

What did you want to show me?

Go ahead, Lady Ya.

Right...

Well?!

This is the heaviest boulder I've ever lifted.

But I can go heavier!

What's gotten into you all of a sudden?

Put that down. It's dangerous!

Now do you understand?

Yeah.

Some things can't be solved with brute force...

There are few things that can be, in fact.

Now then, let's work on other methods.

Okay...

I'll try showing off my incredible abs instead!

Why is it always about muscles with you?!

We need to tackle this head-on.

We'll want to use every weapon you have to its full potential....

So perhaps we should focus on those legs and rear.

What are you basing that decision on?!

You know I'm sensitive about that stuff!

This is for the sake of our people.

Then I'll... work on my chest muscles!

Enough with the muscles!

Lala lalalala...

Lala lalalala...

A white cloud floating in the sky

The dazzling first star of the night

The sun goes down before you know it

Even somewhat gloomy days

Might get you one step closer

Tomorrow should be another good day

As the wind blows gently by

The heart is cleansed

No matter what happens

I can keep at it

As long as you are by my side

Let's sing so we don't forget today

So that we can smile again tomorrow

Even if we cry again sometime

I'll always be by your side

Ready one, two, and three-let's dance!

Who cares if we just watch and learn?

Make bad steps

It doesn't bother me

I want us to sing a song

And leave everyone smiling

We should make these days last forever

Next time

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