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.
The three cat-boys are going to be paying a visit to the leader of Yakamotomoto, Takahashi Haruto.
Dana says: "Takahashi... Watanabe.. these are all such.. unique names."
Ervin says: "And so hard to freakin' remember, eh?"
Dana says: "Really? I think they were quite easy to remember."
Ervin says: "That's because of your freakish memory."
Dana says: "Oh, haha, true."
Tooth says: "Hmm."
Ervin says: "Wat'cha thinkin' about, Tooth?"
Tooth says: "Well, we are going to be visiting the leader of Yakamotomoto himself. It would be rude to not bring a gift, yes?"
Ervin says: "Eh, I guess. Does it really matter?"
Dana says: "We should bring a gift, otherwise Mr.Takahashi will be given a bad first impression of us."
"We already intruded into Yakamotomoto without permission."
Ervin says: "Ah whatever. So if we giving em' a gift what should it be?"
Tooth says: "Such a shame, if I knew beforehand that we were to be meeting him, I would have brought some of our local specialties."
I didn't state this beforehand, but the three of them are in a carriage right now.
Dana says: "If we pass by another town we could get him something!"
"Wait, no, we don't have this places currency.."
Ervin says: "Aye, who said we need to buy a gift?"
Dana says: "Are you suggesting we... steal?"
Ervin says: "For once I'm not actually suggestin' that. What I'm sayin' is we could get him sum' flowers or.. sumthin'."
Tooth says: "Hmm, flowers. Flowers are quite beautiful and elegant, though each flower has it's own meaning."
"Even the amount of flowers can represent something."
"We should be careful deciding on which flower, and how many flowers."
Dana says: "Ah.. true. Hey, let's ask one of the soldiers taking us to Mr.Takahashi!"
Ervin says: "Alright, ask away, eh."
Dana says: "Oh, haha."
Dana peeks out of the carriage and waves at the nearest soldier.
Soldier says: "Nani?"
Dana says: "よろしければ、お聞きしたいことがあります。 "
Translation: I have something to ask you, if that's okay.
Soldier says: "I can speak English, so you don't need to talk to me in Japanese."
"Though, I admire how fluent you are in our language.."
Dana says: "Ah, haha.. Thank you. But I wanted to ask you something."
Soldier says: "Hm?"
Dana says: "Do you know any flowers we could give as a gift to Mr.Takahashi?"
Soldier says: "Hmm, perhaps some Umes? We've been passing a few of them for while."
Dana says: "Huh? Does it have any sort of meanings?"
Soldier says: "Well, if I remember correctly.. They mean elegance, and a pure heart."
"But, I'm not really good with flowers and their meanings. I suggest just giving him whatever you like, he will greatly appreciate it either way."
"Takahashi is a good and kind leader."
Dana says: "Oh, well alright! Thank you."
Tooth says: "Ume. Well, let us get some then."
Before the others can say anything, Tooth swiftly and elegantly hops out of the carriage.
He finds some Umes right away.
The carriage quickly stops after noticing that Tooth ran off somewhere.
Tooth says: "Hmm, these are nice flowers indeed. Though, how would I put them in a bouquet."
Soldier says: "What are you doing? You were not permitted to leave the carriage.."
Tooth says: "I apologize. It is important that I bring a gift to your leader. It'd be a tragedy if I do not."
Soldier says: "I understand, but please ask next time."
Tooth says: "I will."
"Now, hmm.."
Tooth picks some of the flowers.
Tooth says: "It seems I have an idea."
Tooth picks up some other things they can find nearby.
Tooth says: "This will do."
Tooth quickly gets back in the carriage, and they continue the trip to Takahashi Haruto's residence.
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Ervin says: "Geez, how much longer is this trip gonna take??"
Dana says: "I can ask if you want."
Ervin says: "Nah, I'll ask."
"OI, YA IDIOTS. HOW LONGER UNTIL WE GET TO THE TAKAHASHI GUY?"
Soldier says: "..."
"We are entering the city now."
Ervin says: "Eh?"
Ervin looks outside the carriage and is met with a big and bright city. Even though he is far, he can hear music and talking coming from it.
The carriage enters the city.
Ervin sees a giant castle towering over the entire city.
Ervin says: "Oh ya' gotta be kiddin' me."
Dana looks out the carriage as well.
Dana says: "Wow... Tooth, are you seeing this?"
Tooth says: "Hm?"
Dana says: "Huh, wait what are you making?"
Tooth says: "The gift for Takahashi."
Dana says: "Oh, that's nice!"
Tooth puts down the thing he is making for the Yakamotomoto leader, and looks outside the carriage.
Tooth's ears perk up. He begins to look around the city intently.
Tooth almost jumps out of the cart, but Ervin quickly grabs them before they could escape.
Ervin says: "No way in HELL I'm lettin' you run off again."
Tooth says: "Ah, of course. We are going to be meeting Takahashi. It'd be rude of me to not be there."
Tooth sits back down in the carriage.
Dana says: "Phew..."
"We can look around later. Alright?"
"Maybe Mr.Takahashi himself will tour us around?"
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They arrive at Takahashi Haruto's palace.
Ervin says: "Tsk, show off. We can do better then THAT."
The three of them are told to step out of the carriage, and so they do.
Tooth says: "Hmm, so this is where Takahashi lives? How lovely, perhaps I should get something like this for myself."
Soldier says: "Please stay here, we will be informing the great Takahashi about your arrival."
Tooth says: "I understand."
The soldiers go to get their leader, while leaving the three cat-boys behind.
Ervin stares at Tooth.
Tooth says: "Hm, is something the matter?"
Ervin says: "Don't. Run. Off."
Tooth says: "Heh. Alright, alright."
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Ervin says: "WHERE ARE THEY?? IT'S BEEN A WHOLE 20 MINUTES, EY?"
Dana says: "Well, Mr.Takahashi is surely a busy man, so it makes sense."
Ervin says: "Tsk, let me guess. He won't even be here!"
Tooth says: "No need to be so pessimistic, Ervin."
Ervin says: "Oh whatever."
Dana says: "Anyway, did you finish your gift, Tooth?"
Tooth says: "Ah, yes. Thank you for reminding me. I have it right here."
Tooth shows the two of them the gift he has been making this entire time.
It's a flower crown.
Ervin says: "The hell is that."
Dana says: "Oh, I know this. It is a flower crown. It's apparently a very popular thing to make outside of Sumera."
"Since we have these ears, it's harder for us to wear these kinds of things."
"And plus, we live in a dessert so it's much harder to find suitable flowers for things like these."
Ervin says: "Eh. So how did'ya learn how to make one of these, Tooth?"
Tooth says: "I looked up how to make one on the metal box."
Ervin says: "Agh, I forgot we had that."
Suddenly, some soldiers come up to the three of them.
Soldier says: "The Great Takahashi is ready to meet you three. Please, follow us."
Ervin says: "Eyyy, finally."
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They follow the soldiers through some long hallways. Occasionally seeing a room or outside.
After walking up some stairs, and another few twist and turns. They are met with two big shoji screens.
Soldier says: "Sumeraからのゲストがあなたの前にここにいます、私の閣下。"
Translation: The guests from Sumera are now here in your presence, my excellency.
??? says: "それらを入れてください。 "
Translation: Let them in.
The soldier opens the Shoji screens, and the cat-boys go inside the room.
They see a man with black hair sitting down on the floor while drinking some tea.
Takahashi says: "Welcome. Please, sit down. :slight_smile:"
The three of them sit down.
Tooth says: "Greetings. It is a pleasure to meet you."
Takahashi says: "It is a pleasure to meet you as well."
"So you are from Sumera, correct?"
Tooth says: "Yes, I am. I learned about your nation recently, and so I came to visit it. Though, I did not know you were not allowing visitors currently, My apologies. "
Takahashi says: "It's quite alright. :relieved: I do not mind you coming here at all."
"I find it as a compliment that you thought our little nation was good enough to visit."
Tooth says: "I've noticed, it seems I haven't properly introduced myself yet."
"I am Tooth Khatri, the leader of Sumera. As you may see, we do not have the same kind of ears as you. This is because we are not human, we are Billadakas."
Takahashi says: "My, how interesting. My name is Takahashi Haruto. I am usually referred to as Takahashi, but since you are our honored guests from Sumera, you may call me Haruto."
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Tooth says: "Well alright, Haruto. I have a gift for you."
Takahashi says: "Hm?"
Tooth gets closer to Takahashi and puts a flower crown on him.
Takahashi says: "Eh? :open_mouth:"
Tooth says: "It's a flower crown. I made it for you."
Takahashi says: "How lovely! You Sumerans are so kind.."
"I think we will get along great."
Meanwhile in Yakamotomoto.
Takahashi has decided to show Tooth around the city.
Tooth says: "It is a pleasant surprised that the leader of Yakamotomoto himself will be touring us around."
Takahashi says: "Well, I just think we should treat all guests with the respect they deserve, even if we don't get many."
Tooth says: "You are a kind man, Haruto."
While Takahashi and Tooth are talking with eachother, Dana and Ervin follow behind.
Ervin says: "Agh, who knew they'd get along so quick?"
Dana says: "Yeah. Well, at least Tooth has made a new friend!"
Ervin says: "Ehh, I guess. Hopefully he doesn't forget about us."
Dana says: "I'm sure he won't. After all, we've all been friends for.. 30 years already?"
Ervin says: "Yikes, that long? I thought it was less. Time flies."
Dana says: "Yeah- wait where did they go."
Dana and Ervin seem to have lost Takahashi and Tooth.
Dana says: "Uhh, that's not good.."
"So many people, how will we find them?"
Ervin says: "GODDAMIT. TOOTH!"
Dana says: "It's so hard to find his scent when there's tons of different smells coming from everywhere."
Ervin says: "Ugh, next time we gotta come back 'ere, count me out."
Dana says: "Noted."
Meanwhile with Takahashi and Tooth.
Takahashi says: "Would you like to get some food?"
Tooth says: "Of course. I am excited to try out your cuisine some more."
Takahashi says: "Alright, I know a very good restaurant we could go to!"
Takahashi begins to walk through the crowded street as Tooth follows behind.
Though, Tooth begins to slowly get further and further from Takahashi.
Tooth says: "Hm, this doesn't seem to good."
"Oh, wait. I have an idea."
Instead of shouting for Takahashi to slow down, Tooth climbs on an unsuspecting fellow and begins to walk on peoples heads to get closer to Takahashi.
He carefully walks on the people.
Takahashi sees him.
Takahashi says: "EH-"
"Tooth don't do that :cry: what if you fall off?"
Tooth jumps to the ground.
Tooth says: "Don't worry, my species knows how to keep their balance."
"Though, hopefully I didn't disturb any of your citizens by doing what I did."
Takahashi says: "It's fine, If any reports come in, I will take the blame."
Tooth says: "Oh, no. You don't need to do such a thing."
Takahashi says: "But, why did you start climbing on people anyway?"
Tooth says: "You were starting to get further and further away, so I took the next best option."
"I'm not very good at raising my voice, so I couldn't shout for you."
Takahashi says: "Oh, sorry.. I didn't know."
"But hey, I know how to prevent this from happening again!"
Tooth says: "Hm?"
Takahashi puts out his hand.
Takahashi says: "Grab my hand, then you won't get lost in the crowd!"
Tooth says: "Oh, that is not a bad idea."
Tooth grabs Takahashi hand, and they continue heading to the restaurant.
Meanwhile with Dana and Ervin..
Dana says: "How did we get into this situation."
Ervin says: "SHADDAP I'M GONNA SHOW EM!"
Ervin and some Sumo Wrestler start to arm wrestle.
Dana says: "Ervin, no. This isn't worth it. You're not going to win."
Ervin says: ":rage:"
Ervin ends up losing.
dam idk what to do for this part
time to come up with something wacky
Ervin says: "DAMMIT"
Ervin gets up and throws the chair they were arm wrestling on.
Sumo Wrestler says: ":eye::eye:"
Dana says: "Ervin we need to find Tooth."
Ervin says: "NAH, NAH. THAT CAN WAIT."
Ervin cracks his knuckles.
But before he could do anything, a soldiers comes up to them.
Soldier says: "何してるの。"
Translation: What are you doing.
Dana says: "Oh no.."
"私の友人については申し訳ありません。彼は通常、自分の強さを証明しなければならないときはいつも非常に腹を立てます。"
Translation: I'm sorry about my friend, he usually gets very angry whenever he has to prove his strength.
Ervin says: "Oi, cant'ya speak a language I understand?"
Dana says: "Ervin.."
Soldier says: "Yes. I can."
"What you are doing is aggressive and rude. You will be arrested under the law of the Glorious Leader."
Ervin says: "Arrested? Oye I didn't even kill anybody, eh."
Soldier says: "Do not resist."
Ervin says: "EY, I MET THE LEADER EMSELF. I DON'T THINK HE'D WANT YOU TO DO THIS, PAL."
Soldier says: "That's what they all say."
Ervin says: "..."
The soldier gets closer to Ervin.
Dana says: "Please, sir. I'm sorry, we didn't mean to cause trouble."
The soldier gives a cold glare to Dana.
Dana says: "Ah.. uh.."
Ervin says: "Right that's it."
Behind Ervin and Dana is a wall. Ervin turns around to face it and starts running at it.
Smoothly, Ervin does backflip off of the wall and lands on the soldier pushing him to the ground.
Ervin says: "HAHA SUCKER."
Ervin runs into the crowd.
Dana says: "WAIT FOR ME!"
Dana runs after Ervin.
Meanwhile, back with Takahashi and Tooth.
They finally arrived at the restaurant and head inside.
They sit down at a table in the back and a waiter comes to them giving them a menu.
Tooth says: "So, what do you suggest?"
Takahashi says: "There's so many good foods I want for you to try out.."
"You know what, I'll order everything."
Tooth says: "Oh?"
"My, how fantastic. Though, you don't need to do this."
Takahashi says: "I insist."
Takahashi waves for the waiter and orders everything. The waiter quickly goes to the kitchen to notify the chefs.
Takahashi says: "Ah, I just realized.. It'll take a while for all the food to come. I'm sorry, it seems you'll have to wait."
Tooth says: "It is fine. I lived in a small, dark and overpopulated cave for decades. So I think I have the time to wait for some food."
While the two wait for their food, they talk about many different topics with each other.
The end, for now...
