Horizon:Volume 4A Prologue - Revision history

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	“Yes. This land has a history or resistance. You should proceed carefully.”		“Yes. This land has a history of resistance. You should proceed carefully.”

	Masazumi heard those words from her father.		Masazumi heard those words from her father.

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	…''Oushuu has long been wary of outsiders.		…''Oushuu has long been wary of outsiders.

	They had historical ~~connects~~ from long ago, so they had been able to handle everything through peaceful discussions.		They had historical connections from long ago, so they had been able to handle everything through peaceful discussions.

	“In the Age of Dawn before the Testament was made, Oushuu is said to have been the site of the most intense fighting in the war over the Far East’s land. That fighting was treated as an early recreation of the later eastern expeditions of the successive imperial courts, so a relatively peaceful age began on the Far Eastern side of things. But with the confusion of the Kamakura Shogunate’s establishment and the Harmonic Unification War, it became a dangerous region once more. Especially since the collapse of the many harmonic regions caused a resonance that affected the surrounding Far Eastern ley lines. That tuned the Far Eastern land with the harmonic regions making them just as frigid.”		“In the Age of Dawn before the Testament was made, Oushuu is said to have been the site of the most intense fighting in the war over the Far East’s land. That fighting was treated as an early recreation of the later eastern expeditions of the successive imperial courts, so a relatively peaceful age began on the Far Eastern side of things. But with the confusion of the Kamakura Shogunate’s establishment and the Harmonic Unification War, it became a dangerous region once more. Especially since the collapse of the many harmonic regions caused a resonance that affected the surrounding Far Eastern ley lines. That tuned the Far Eastern land with the harmonic regions making them just as frigid.”
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	Since they were on the move, in a way, he was not with them. His objective remained unchanged, so he only needed to watch.		Since they were on the move, in a way, he was not with them. His objective remained unchanged, so he only needed to watch.

	''But,'' thought Neshinbara. ''What if he found a way to do more than watch and actually ~~take~~ part? Would we no longer have anything like Mikatagahara happen?		''But,'' thought Neshinbara. ''What if he found a way to do more than watch and actually took part? Would we no longer have anything like Mikatagahara happen?

	''I do wonder. Am I viewing him as too much of a hero? But he’s still peeping and doing stupid things. When he leaves these meetings, he keeps smiling and doing weird things like he always has.		''I do wonder. Am I viewing him as too much of a hero? But he’s still peeping and doing stupid things. When he leaves these meetings, he keeps smiling and doing weird things like he always has.
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	“I need to pull myself together.”		“I need to pull myself together.”

	She knew she would find herself at the negotiating table or in a meeting once more. And once that happened, she wanted to avoid doing anything like Aoi had admonished her about.		She knew she would find herself at the negotiating table or in a meeting once more. And once that happened, she wanted to avoid doing anything like what Aoi had admonished her about.

	…''And what about you?		…''And what about you?
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	…''What is this?		…''What is this?

	She could not put it in words, but something still seemed different in the bottom of her ~~hear~~.t		She could not put it in words, but something still seemed different in the bottom of her heart.

	She wanted something other than this cool breeze.		She wanted something other than this cool breeze.

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	~~[Masazumi~~? This is Heidi. It’s due to a small trade matter that I’m calling but, for some reason, the Date clan are holding top secret talks.]		『Masazumi? This is Heidi. It’s due to a small trade matter that I’m calling but, for some reason, the Date clan are holding top secret talks.』

	Ha? Masazumi asked incredulously but she fleetingly glanced at her father and Konishi.		Ha? Masazumi asked incredulously but she fleetingly glanced at her father and Konishi.

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	[Masazumi? This is Heidi. It’s due to a small trade matter that I’m calling but, for some reason, the Date clan are holding top secret talks.]		[Masazumi? This is Heidi. It’s due to a small trade matter that I’m calling but, for some reason, the Date clan are holding top secret talks.]

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	….What about it indeed.		….What about it indeed.


	Right now, they are beginning from Mikawa, his “world conquest” and “recovery of the Deadly Sin Armament.”		Right now, they are beginning from Mikawa, his “world conquest” and “recovery of the Deadly Sin Armament.”
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	The sheet gently swayed his entire body side to side.		The sheet gently swayed his entire body side to side.

	“Simply put, acting in tandem, a ship under the control of the Hashiba has arrived in Kantou. Have you heard of the ~~Jurakudai…~~.? That is the castle of the nephew of the as-of-yet heirless Hashiba, Hashiba Hidetsugu. In other words—“		“Simply put, acting in tandem, a ship under the control of the Hashiba has arrived in Kantou. Have you heard of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurakudai Jurakudai]….? That is the castle of the nephew of the as-of-yet heirless Hashiba, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashiba_Hidetsugu Hashiba Hidetsugu]. In other words—“

	“Save your breath. The heir has been decided then….Hashiba Hidetsugu.”		“Save your breath. The heir has been decided then….Hashiba Hidetsugu.”
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	With an “I see,” he slowly turned his body towards the sheet.		With an “I see,” he slowly turned his body towards the sheet.

	“….You understand as well? Ha ha, that’s a troublesome plan.”		“….You understand as well? Ha ha, that’s a troublesome plan.”

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	Hurriedly putting themselves on guard, the sheet and dakimakura rose to their feet on trembling legs and faced the attack of light that had flown in.		Hurriedly putting themselves on guard, the sheet and dakimakura rose to their feet on trembling legs and faced the attack of light that had flown in.

	~~“Seppuku~~ Barrier!!!”		“[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seppuku Seppuku] Barrier!!!”

	After that they looked at each other’s air vents and….		After that they looked at each other’s air vents and….
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	“Did you get them Asama?”		“Did you get them Asama?”

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	Calling out before her and charging ahead, a figure in summer uniform and wielding a bow and arrow positioned herself in a clump of bushes. Following through with her shot, she inclined her head to the side.		Calling out before her and charging ahead, a figure in summer uniform and wielding a bow and arrow positioned herself in a clump of bushes. Following through with her shot, she inclined her head to the side.

	Alongside the flowers of her Mouse, her black hair waving in the breeze, the girl said		Alongside the flowers of her Mouse, her black hair waving in the breeze, the girl said.

	“Un. As expected their true forms are unclear so the pursuit group appears to have been half-hearted. I nuked the area but it’s hard to say for sure. We have not confirmed the corpses after all.”		“Un. As expected their true forms are unclear so the pursuit group appears to have been half-hearted. I nuked the area but it’s hard to say for sure. We have not confirmed the corpses after all.”
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	“There is a need for the appeal of the Vice-President and Asama Shrine working together for peace; Neshinbara said that that the fall in the Student Council’s approval ratings is being arrested.”		“There is a need for the appeal of the Vice-President and Asama Shrine working together for peace; Neshinbara said that that the fall in the Student Council’s approval ratings is being arrested.”


	“It’s because there are no more factors causing a decline. After this, there will be a natural recovery from the economic sector.”		“It’s because there are no more factors causing a decline. After this, there will be a natural recovery from the economic sector.”
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	For the residents of Musashi, the sweet offer of Mitotsudaira maintaining the territory was currently being used in the outfitting works.		For the residents of Musashi, the sweet offer of Mitotsudaira maintaining the territory was currently being used in the outfitting works.


	To get the Testament Union to recognize it as Mito Matsudaira’s land, they essentially labeled it as “the dominion after the Matsudaira clan had reigned over everything under the sky.”		To get the Testament Union to recognize it as Mito Matsudaira’s land, they essentially labeled it as “the dominion after the Matsudaira clan had reigned over everything under the sky.”
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	“Come to think of it, what are the petitions of each ship?”		“Come to think of it, what are the petitions of each ship?”

	“Eh? Ah, eeh, about that, Mary and the ~~No. 1 special duty~~ have planned to go around from the afternoon onwards. Those two intend to show up and hear from the representatives of the ships’ residents.”		“Eh? Ah, eeh, about that, Mary and the First Special Duty have planned to go around from the afternoon onwards. Those two intend to show up and hear from the representatives of the ships’ residents.”

	“Jud. I am convinced on that front.”		“Jud. I am convinced on that front.”
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	Asama faced this way as she said.		Asama faced this way as she said.

	“Are you pleased that Mary has been appointed also as ~~No.1 Counselor~~?”		“Are you pleased that Mary has been appointed also as First Special Duty's Assistant?”

	“Jud. I understand that but there’s a difference between subjectivity and objectivity….”		“Jud. I understand that but there’s a difference between subjectivity and objectivity….”
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	Toiling away without sufficient sleep ever since the debacle at Mikatagahara….		Toiling away without sufficient sleep ever since the debacle at Mikatagahara….

	Not yet		Not yet.

	….What is this?		….What is this?
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	“Two strange entities fled from the reserve Provisional Council offices to this area. Nothing serious has happened to you two, I take it?”		“Two strange entities fled from the reserve Provisional Council offices to this area. Nothing serious has happened to you two, I take it?”

	“Masazumi, guessing is not enough— why do you think we are here?”		“Masazumi, guessing is not enough— why do you think we are here?”

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	Eeh?		Eeh?


	The words slid from Asama’s tongue,		The words slid from Asama’s tongue,

	“…Anyway, those supernatural entities have vanished—we didn’t kill them this time.”		“…Anyway, those supernatural entities have vanished—we didn’t kill them this time.”


	“Errm, Tomo? Even if you are taking in the refreshing air for whatever reason, shouldn’t we be going back if we have finished cleaning up here?”		“Errm, Tomo? Even if you are taking in the refreshing air for whatever reason, shouldn’t we be going back if we have finished cleaning up here?”
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	It was a heavy God of War with a blue, doglike face.		It was a heavy God of War with a blue, doglike face.

	Closing up the wings on its back, a ~~Sign Frame~~ appeared next to its face.		Closing up the wings on its back, a Signframe appeared next to its face.

	Nestled in the virtual cockpit projected, was a young girl of the Elves.		Nestled in the virtual cockpit projected, was a young girl of the Elves.
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	[Masazumi? This is Heidi. It’s due to a small trade matter that I’m calling but, for some reason, the Date clan are holding top secret talks.]		[Masazumi? This is Heidi. It’s due to a small trade matter that I’m calling but, for some reason, the Date clan are holding top secret talks.]


	Ha? Masazumi asked incredulously but she fleetingly glanced at her father and Konishi.		Ha? Masazumi asked incredulously but she fleetingly glanced at her father and Konishi.
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	He faced this way and placed his hand by his mouth.		He faced this way and placed his hand by his mouth.

	“To deal with P.A. Oda, the “Man of Love” Naoe Kanetsugu became the Vice Chancellor and Vice Student Council President to internally reform the Uesugi…..To deal with the Date and Mogami the brave general Honjou Shigenaga became the Second Special Duty. There are sparks waiting to flare up in the heart of that place.”		“To deal with P.A. Oda, the “Man of Love” [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naoe_Kanetsugu Naoe Kanetsugu] became the Vice Chancellor and Vice Student Council President to internally reform the Uesugi…..To deal with the Date and Mogami the brave general [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honj%C5%8D_Shigenaga Honjou Shigenaga] became the Second Special Duty. There are sparks waiting to flare up in the heart of that place.”

	“That is…”		“That is…”
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	He pointed towards the northwest.		He pointed towards the northwest.

	“Is that alright? To the west of Svet Rus is the IZUMO-like large scale floating city Novgorod. Since eight years ago, when the chancellor of Svet Rus, the “Thunder Tsar” Ivan IV initiated a great purge, Musashi had not called upon that port. However….that city has clashed with P.A. Oda’s Shibata force.”		“Is that alright? To the west of Svet Rus is the IZUMO-like large scale floating city Novgorod. Since eight years ago, when the chancellor of Svet Rus, the “Thunder Tsar” [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_IV Ivan IV] initiated a great purge, Musashi had not called upon that port. However….that city has clashed with P.A. Oda’s Shibata force.”

	“—If Oushuu got involved with Svet Rus, what’s the likelihood that, before long, they’ll be brought face to face with the Shibata force?”		“—If Oushuu got involved with Svet Rus, what’s the likelihood that, before long, they’ll be brought face to face with the Shibata force?”

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	Wearing an arm band with the words “Secretary Neshinbara Toussaint” on his short sleeves, “well, that’s largely understood,” he thinks as he surveyed the classroom, sparsely furnished with seats.		Wearing an arm band with the words “Secretary Neshinbara Toussaint” on his short sleeves, “well, that’s largely understood,” he thinks as he surveyed the classroom, sparsely furnished with seats.

	This was class Third Year ~~Umegumi~~ of Musashi Ariadust Academy, located in the aft section of Musashi’s center-rear ship, Okutama.		This was class Third Year Class Ume of Musashi Ariadust Academy, located in the aft section of Musashi’s center-rear ship, Okutama.

	Looking ahead, out the window, the entirety of the Musashi could be seen. And with that, the full expense of the interior of Ariake, the specialized, large scale dock that the Musashi was enclosed in.		Looking ahead, out the window, the entirety of the Musashi could be seen. And with that, the full expense of the interior of Ariake, the specialized, large scale dock that the Musashi was enclosed in.
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	The Musashi buried in its heart however, was different until now. The surfaces of the eight ships were covered by many sheets draped over them and they were encircled by scaffolding or otherwise, completely bare.		The Musashi buried in its heart however, was different until now. The surfaces of the eight ships were covered by many sheets draped over them and they were encircled by scaffolding or otherwise, completely bare.

	…..It was in the middle of repairs. And on top of that, this included the fitting of weaponry. Drastic changes to allow for ~~the martial activities of~~ various nations were being carried out beneath each cover. All that had been for the implicit purpose of defense and they had now reached the testing stage. Whatever they may be, whether they be attractive or are called guns, it’s fine, Neshinbara thought.		…..It was in the middle of repairs. And on top of that, this included the fitting of weaponry. Drastic changes to allow Musashi to carry out mercenary activities for various nations were being carried out beneath each cover.

			All that had been for the implicit purpose of defense and they had now reached the testing stage. Whatever they may be, whether they be attractive or are called guns, it’s fine, Neshinbara thought.

	A girl’s voice came from the side.		A girl’s voice came from the side.

	It was Oriotorai, who had removed her jersey jacket. She was checking the draft of a report from an ~~advance scouting operation~~ on the relocation of dining areas on the exterior and interior of the ship.		It was Oriotorai, who had removed her jersey jacket. She was checking the draft of a report from an overview on the relocation of dining areas on the exterior and interior of the ship.

	“Yes, yes, this ~~used to be~~ for the ~~purpose of self study but is now a~~ situation meeting, ~~so I can’t~~ just ~~look the other way~~ right? Although ~~the task that~~ Asama, Mitotsudaira and Masazumi ~~have is a trifling affair~~, ~~one~~ must still be firm ~~in it~~ no? .....Eh, what? ~~From Neshinbara’s viewpoint, it seems like~~ we ~~need to~~ ally with the ~~Uesugi’s~~ Svet Rus.”		“Yes, yes, this is a rehersal for the situation meeting. Even so, we can't just overlook it right? Although Asama, Mitotsudaira and Masazumi are away on business, we must still be firm no? .....Eh, what? So what about your view's that we ally with the Uesugi's Svet Rus?.”

	Ah, Jud, Neshinbara continued.		Ah, Jud, Neshinbara continued.
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	At this, the words started flowing from within the classroom.		At this, the words started flowing from within the classroom.

	It was the gold, six-winged Knight. She was engaged in exchanges ~~with~~ the Magi no Figur ~~because of~~ Naruze, who was facilitating the shipping in of outside goods.		It was the gold, six-winged Knight. She was engaged in exchanges of the Magi no Figur with Naruze, who was facilitating the shipping in of outside goods.

	“The way things are going now, the Mogami are in decline. Wouldn’t that leave the Date the supreme rulers of Oushuu? In that case, we just ~~accept~~ the shield ~~to the~~ rear ~~the Date provides~~ and borrow that authority to ally with the ~~Uesugi…~~.~~what~~ do you think?”		“The way things are going now, the Mogami are in decline. Wouldn’t that leave the Date the supreme rulers of Oushuu? In that case, we just request the Date to shield our rear and borrow that authority to ally with the Uesugi. What do you think?”

	~~“Don’t be naïve~~. The Date, Mogami and Svet Rus of the Uesugi have long been linked in collusion to carry out the history recreation….”		“It's not that simple. The Date, Mogami and Svet Rus of the Uesugi have long been linked in collusion to carry out the history recreation….”

	The one who had spoken was seated in line next to the English-style summer dress-clad Mary, Crossunite.		The one who had spoken was seated in line next to the English-style summer dress-clad Mary, Crossunite.
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	He opened a Sign frame at the ceiling where everyone could see. Depicted there was the region north of Kantou, from Oushuu to Jyouetsu, on a general bird’s eye view map. However, on that map were a large, red circle and several geometric diagrams.		He opened a Sign frame at the ceiling where everyone could see. Depicted there was the region north of Kantou, from Oushuu to Jyouetsu, on a general bird’s eye view map. However, on that map were a large, red circle and several geometric diagrams.

	“….Oushuu and Svet Rus’ specialty; ~~they’re mostly fallen~~ Divine Harmonic Realms.”		“….Oushuu and Svet Rus’ specialty; numerous Divine Harmonic Realms.”

	The number of which fills most of Oushuu and Svet Rus. There was little that was not covered in red on the map.		The number of which fills most of Oushuu and Svet Rus. There was little that was not covered in red on the map.

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	….Oushuu had always been wary of people from outside lands. They have a history of such for a very long time, that’s why dialogue on that has to be undertaken.		….Oushuu had always been wary of people from outside lands. They have a history of such for a very long time, that’s why dialogue on that has to be undertaken.

	“During the dawning eras, before the Testament existed, ~~Oushuu waged~~ war ~~for the territories~~ of the Far East~~. It can be said to be~~ the largest ~~of the~~ battleground ~~states~~. After this war, the recreations of the earlier defeats of the eastern expeditions of successive Imperial Courts were dealt with. The relatively peaceful period for the Far Eastern side continued. However, the difficulties of the establishment of the Kamakura bakufu and the Harmonic Unification War turned the land into one that is still troubled now….Especially since the resonance from the numerous collapses of the Harmonic Territories affected the Earth’s Pulse ether ley lines that lead to the Far East side in the area. Alignments that would have never occurred now occur and even lands on the Far Eastern side became frozen.”		“During the dawning eras, before the Testament existed, in the war to gain control of the Far East's territories, Oushuu was the largest battleground state. After this war, the recreations of the earlier defeats of the eastern expeditions of successive Imperial Courts were dealt with. The relatively peaceful period for the Far Eastern side continued. However, the difficulties of the establishment of the Kamakura bakufu and the Harmonic Unification War turned the land into one that is still troubled now….Especially since the resonance from the numerous collapses of the Harmonic Territories affected the Earth’s Pulse ether ley lines that lead to the Far East side in the area. Alignments that would have never occurred now occur and even lands on the Far Eastern side became frozen.”

	So…		So…
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	That was so, Neshinbara unusually accepted while considering that point.		That was so, Neshinbara unusually accepted while considering that point.

	“It’s already around 3 weeks and the Musashi still can’t conduct any foreign relations. The Oushuu Fujiwara who helped us with materials in the early stages, have since then, kept ~~the isolated village of Hiraizumi~~ under close watch.”		“It’s already around 3 weeks and the Musashi still can’t conduct any foreign relations. The Oushuu Fujiwara and the isolated village of Hiraizumi, who helped us with materials in the early stages, have since then, kept Musashi under close watch.”

	On seeing the idiot say “is that so” and thinking with pointed lips, Neshinbara laughed inwardly.		On seeing the idiot say “is that so” and thinking with pointed lips, Neshinbara laughed inwardly.

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	More than just being merely warm, the piercingly hot radiance cast stark shadows over the land.		More than just being merely warm, the piercingly hot radiance cast stark shadows over the land.

	That wave of newborn shadows covered the grassland that ~~encircled the forest~~ for three kilometers in every direction.		That wave of newborn shadows covered the grassland that spanned for three kilometers in every direction within the forest

	Presently, the light breeze washed through the fields of cut grass, sending waves undulating through them.		Presently, the light breeze washed through the fields of cut grass, sending waves undulating through them.
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	Before the eyes of the dakimakura and the sheet, cargo was carried out from the edges of the deck and the side hatches.		Before the eyes of the dakimakura and the sheet, cargo was carried out from the edges of the deck and the side hatches.

	On the ~~Futonawa~~ road linking the ships, the difference in altitude was used to facilitate the stream of cargo being transported.		On the Thick Rope road linking the ships, the difference in altitude was used to facilitate the stream of cargo being transported.

	“….so the afternoon transport commences? ~~Originally, this harbor of~~ Mito ~~which~~ is divided ~~according to nation, would assign~~ the eight ~~component~~ ships ~~of the Musashi to the transport fleet overseeing its separation.~~ Thanks to that, ~~right now in~~ every ~~city in~~ Musashi~~, after every lane~~ has been ~~reconfigured for transport shipping,~~ the ~~harbor which was separated from~~ the forest ~~is now also an arrival port~~.”		“….so the afternoon transport commences? This Mito habor was originally divided for use amongst various nations but is now divided among the transport fleet that has taken on the role of Musashi's eight ships amongst themselves Thanks to that, every town of Musashi has been set up on them and they have arrived at the isolated port in the forest.”

	Again the dakimakura looked to the north at the bulk of the Musashi.		Again the dakimakura looked to the north at the bulk of the Musashi.
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	“The entrance to Oushuu, Shirakawa….The Musashi will be refited at Ariake.”		“The entrance to Oushuu, Shirakawa….The Musashi will be refited at Ariake.”

	~~“It’s because~~ the Date who control Northeastern Europe, ~~under the pretext of ‘being~~ too busy at the moment,’ ~~would not allow anyone~~ north ~~of there~~. The ~~elites~~ who control the West European region of Siberia, the Uesugi of Svet Rus are also withholding announcement of their decision. ~~Meanwhile we can~~ only ~~pass the time~~.”		“Because the Date who control Northeastern Europe,are ‘ too busy at the moment,’ going further north cannot be done. The Mogami who control the West European region of Siberia, the Uesugi of Svet Rus are also withholding announcement of their decision. Time only passes while nothing else happens.”

	That may not be a bad idea, the dakimakura said to the sighing sheet.		That may not be a bad idea, the dakimakura said to the sighing sheet.
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	With that, the sheet let out a sigh different from the one before		With that, the sheet let out a sigh different from the one before

	~~“Preventing us~~ from seeing the losses from the battle~~, leaving upwards from~~ the ~~Musashi or~~ forming any undesirable unions~~, that’s what the eight sections do~~. On one hand, while it may be possible to descend to the surface, the unfamiliar and hectic lifestyle provokes changes in sentiments, ensuring negative feelings do not boil over.”		“They are preventing those not involved with the repair works from seeing the losses from the battle by making them leave Musashi and the eight sections prevent the forming of any undesirable unions. On one hand, while it may be possible to descend to the surface, the unfamiliar and hectic lifestyle provokes changes in sentiments, ensuring negative feelings do not boil over.”

			“Getting off the ship gives us the option of staying in Mito’s castle-town…..also, each industrial sector is producing parts for Musashi’s refitting. There are cases of people returning to the Musashi as those hoping to participate in the refitting works get special treatment. The provision of such a refuge means that unity can only recover.”

	“The descent of the ship gives us the option of staying in Mito’s castle-town…..also, each industrial sector is producing parts for Musashi’s refitting. There are cases of people returning to the Musashi as those hoping to participate in the refitting works get special treatment. The provision of such a refuge means that unity can only recover.”
	“Is that Masazumi-kun’s decision?”		“Is that Masazumi-kun’s decision?”

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	Aa, nodded the dakimakura.		Aa, nodded the dakimakura.

	“The Ookubo girl…..Before the ~~population census of~~ Mikawa, she was a peer who took on the title of Ookubo. Like me, after the census, she too came to Musashi. ~~However, looking to keep~~ a ~~lower profile~~, she took on the dual titles of Tadachika and Nagayasu. The automaton she inherited and which followed her from Mikawa, Kanou; to call ~~her~~ capable would not be a mistake…..Not on Masazumi’s level but she’s a rising star of the second years.”		“The Ookubo girl…..Before the exodus from Mikawa, she was a peer who took on the title of Ookubo. Like me, after the census, she too came to Musashi. I thought she would live a simple life, but she took on the dual titles of Tadachika and Nagayasu. The automaton she inherited and which followed her from Mikawa, Kanou; to call them both capable would not be a mistake…..Not on Masazumi’s level but she’s a rising star of the second years.”

	“Ku…..That style of speaking, vaguely knowing that connections exist, it’s most regrettable…”		“Ku…..That style of speaking, vaguely knowing that connections exist, it’s most regrettable…”