Cultural Exchange
Sumera says: "Sigh, It's so strange how much everything had changed... Hmm. Time to look at that map again."
Sumeran Leader, Tooth, stares at the Theia World Map.
Tooth says: "Hm. What's this Yakamotomoto. Such an intriguing name."
Tooth says: "Well then, I shall use the tiny metal box to learn more about it."
Tooth googles Yakamotomoto on some random phone they got
They look at some of the images and..
Tooth says: "..."
"Oh my, how lovely all of this is. Much better than the ugly cavern we had to live in for all those years..."
"Hm, I might just visit it..."
Tooth plans a trip to Yakamotomoto :relieved: :relieved:
He goes by boat. He also brings a few of his trusted friends along.
They arrive yahoo!!!
Tooth says: "Oh my, how interesting.."
Ervin says: "Geez, looks hella underwhelmin'. Why did'ya wanna c'mere in the first place, eh?"
Tooth ignores what Ervin says and begins to walk around the unnamed Yakamotomoto port town.
Dana says: "Oh you know how Tooth is. They're always so interested and excited about... everything."
Ervin says: "Egh, right. But I just don't see the appeal, yeah?"
Dana says: "Heh, well that's your opinion."
"Anyway, where did Tooth go?"
Ervin says: "Oi, you're right. Agh, he needs to stop always leaving us behind."
Fortunately for them, Tooth isn't too far away. It seems Tooth has found a food stall, and is checking out what to order.
Dana says: "Tooth. It seems you've found something."
Tooth says: "Hmm... What to get.."
Ervin says: "Ey, Is this some sort of food thing?"
Dana says: "Oh yeah, no wonder it smells so good."
Tooth points at an image on the menu
Tooth says: "Excuse me, what is this?"
Seller says: "申し訳ありません、もう一度おっしゃっていただけますか？ "
Tooth says: "Ah."
"Language barrier."
Dana says: "Oh, well luckily you brought me."
Tooth says: "Huh? Oh, I forgot you two were here."
Dana says: "Haha..."
Ervin says: "Tsk."
Tooth says: "But right, Dana. It is good that I brought you here."
Dana says: "That's what I said.."
Ervin says: "Wait, wait. Why'ist good you brought Dana along? "
Tooth says: "Because Dana is a master at learning languages. We just need to find him a book teaching about this language."
Ervin says: "Yeah, so how will we do that, ey? Wouldn't everythin' here be IN this language?"
Tooth says: "Hm. Oh, I have an idea."
Tooth pulls out a phone from his pocket
Tooth says: "The tiny metal box knows everything, so It'd probably have something about this language."
Tooth googles Yakamotomoto language and it says Japanese.
Tooth googles 'How to Learn Japanese'.
Duolingo shows up.
Tooth downloads Duolingo
blah blah blah
Tooth gives the phone to Dana.
Dana says: "..."
"How do I use this?"
Tooth says: "Touch the screen."
Dana says: "Ah, alright."
1 hour later, Dana finishes all the courses on Japanese.
Dana says: "そうです、私は準備ができていると思います。 "
Ervin says: "What."
Dana says: "Ah, gomen, gomen.. I mean sorry."
Dana says: "Anyway, where's Tooth?"
Ervin says: "Idiot ran off again. Tsk, they can never stay still."
The two of them begin to look for Tooth, again.
This time, it isn't as easy.
Ervin says: "Agh, I hate it when he does this."
Dana says: "Haha, yeaaah."
"Wait, I think I can feel his scent."
They follow the scent and are met with Tooth, once again, at a different food stall.
Dana says: "Ah, Of course.."
Ervin says: "What does that sign say, since ya'know Javanaknees or whatever the hell it's called."
Dana says: "It says Ramen Shop."
Ervin says: "A what now. Oh whatever."
The ramen stall has some seats. Tooth is already sitting on one of them, the other two sit down next to him.
Dana says: "Heya, Tooth."
Tooth is carefully 'reading' a menu that was handed to them a while back.
Tooth says: "Aha. I understand none of those words."
Dana says: "Tooth?"
Tooth says: "Dana, perfect timing. Read these for me."
Dana looks at the menu.
Dana says: "insert description of some ramen here."
Tooth says: "Oh my, I've not heard of some of these ingrediants."
"Let us try this, then."
Dana says: "Alright."
Dana orders some ramen for the three of them.
They all begin to eat the ramen.
Ervin says: "Right, how the hell do I eat this?"
Ervin says: "Ah whatever, I'll just swallow all of it."
Ervin picks up the bowl, puts it to his mouth and begins to chug down the ramen.
Dana says: "I, I don't think that's how you're supposed to do it-"
Cashier says: "ご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありませんが、興味があります。 それらの耳は本物ですか？ " (Translation: I'm sorry to disturb you, but I am curious. Are those ears real?)
The cashier points at Dana's cat ears (Since they're all cat boys, just in case u forgot)
Dana says: "はい、本物です。"
Translation: Yes, they're real.
Cashier says: "触ってもいいですか？ "
Translation: May I touch them?
Dana says: "Ah-"
Ervin says: "The hell you two chit-chattin' about, ey?"
Dana says: "Oh, they seem to be interested in my ears.."
Tooth says: "Hm, of course they would. From what I've noticed, all the people here seem to have no ears of our type."
Dana says: "Well, the cashier is asking if they can touch my ears. I'm not sure what to say.. It'd be quite embarrassing if I let them, but I don't know if I want to disappoint them, after all, they made us this delicious ramen."
Tooth says: "Hm, well that's for you to decide. I have finished my ramen, so I shall go back to wandering around."
Dana says: "Wait- Okay he already left.."
Ervin says: "Yeah, no. I'm not letting them run off somewhere again, tsk."
Ervin goes with Tooth
Cashier says: "ああ、あなたの友達が去ったようです。 支払いますか？ "
Translation: Oh, it seems your friends left. Will you be paying?
Dana says: "支払いますか？ "
Translation: Paying?
Cashier says: "お金。"
Translation: Money.
Dana says: ":cold_sweat:"
Cashier says: ":eye::eye:"
Anyway, with Ervin and Tooth.
Ervin says: "The hell is up with their clothes."
Tooth says: "Hm?"
Ervin points at some random civilian
Tooth says: "Well, I don't see anything strange. Though.. I'd love to try one of them."
Ervin says: "Ugh."
Dana comes running up to the two of them.
Dana says: "I think I did something wrong-"
Tooth says: "Oh?"
Two strange men in military uniforms seem to be running after Dana.
Dana hides behind Ervin and Tooth.
Military Man says: "ねえ、これらはあなたの友達ですか？ "
Translation: Hey, are these your friends?
Ervin says: "What's he sayin'?"
Dana says: "He's asking if you two are my friends.."
Military Man 2 says: "彼らは英語を話している。"
Translation: They're speaking English.
Military Man says: "Your friend, hand them over."
Tooth says: "Huh. Why?"
Military Man says: "We were given a report about how he did not pay after being given food."
Tooth says: "Ah, of course, it seems I forgot that we'd need money."
"I apologize. We are tourists, so we do not know all the rules of this nation."
Military Man says: "Tourist? Yakamotomoto doesn't allow tourists."
Tooth says: "Oh?"
"It seems I did not research enough about this place. So I apologize, once again."
Military Man says: "Hmph, you are a curious case. You have cat ears?"
Tooth says: "Cat ears. So that's how you see it as. Hmm."
Military Man says: "We will be taking you into custody, under the rule of the Haruto Takahashi."
Tooth says: "Ah. Alright."
Ervin says: "What's going on, 'onestly."
The two military men take the three of them to some military camp.
Tooth says: "Hmm. How interesting."
The enter some building, and the three cat boys are told to sit down on some chairs.
Military Man says: "You stay here. I will be calling in general Watanabe."
Tooth says: "Oh, say Hello to him for me, will you?"
Military Man says: "Do not speak so casual of General Watanabe."
1 hour later
Ervin says: "AGH, WHY ARE THEY TAKING SO LONG, EH?"
Tooth says: "Be patient. They will be here soon."
Ervin says: "I'm surprised you were able to stay put, hmph."
Dana says: "I'm sorry I got you two into this mess. Well, then again it wasn't really my fault, you two just left me alone at that stall.."
Suddenly, a man with a cold aura comes inside the room.
??? says: "..."
Tooth says: "Ah, hello."
The man, with his arms crossed, stares at Tooth intensely.
??? says: "..."
Ervin says: "Oi, are you gonna talk or what?"
The man uncrosses his arms and begins to touch Tooth's ears.
Dana says: "WHA-"
Tooth says: "Hm, this was to be expected."
Tooth then touches the guys ears, and he backs away.
??? says: "..."
Tooth says: "Please, sir, at least introduce yourself to me before being so rude."
??? says: "I am General Watanabe Aito."
Tooth says: "Ah, so you're the mysterious man we are supposed to meet?"
"My first impression of you isn't quite pleasant, but I am willing to forget."
Watanabe says: "..."
"Why are you in Yakamotomoto."
Tooth says: "I saw some pictures of this nation, and it intrigued me, so I came."
"I did not know visiting was not allowed."
Watanabe says: "What is your country of origin."
Tooth says: "I am the leader of Sumera. We came from there."
Watanabe says: "Leader?"
Tooth says: "Yes."
Watanabe says: "Hmph. So it seems a mistake has been made."
"You will be sent to Takahashi right away."
The end, for now.
