Trench Flowers ch. 1 TL script

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The age of confusion/chaos, were the marching sound of military boots resounds, is coming around!!

June 1895, church calendar
Lizdam, Flatanian empire    (フラタニア帝国/empire of Furatania; リズダム/Rizudamu)

Declaration of war!! New serialisation

Golden rookie Ren Kamimura
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If you look at them like this, they might seem brave, but
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There's lots of talk about draft dodging

This is outrageous!
Still, those who dodge it are mostly immigrants

Everyone's scared of the kingdoms/Nohmaland's [declaration of annihilation]. What if they plan to eradicate us Afilichisians          (ノーマランド王国/Kingdom of No-marando; アフィリチス人/Afirichisu people)

Idiot! Let them try if they dare to!
We'll show them the fighting spirit of the empire('s people)!

That's true, but the thought of a massacre is still scary. At least asking some other countries for assistance would be wise...
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The other countries have their own problems!
And anyway, they're swallowing that the kingdoms/Nohmaland's atrocities are just some hoax

You don't really believe that, do you
But as things are looking currently, the other countries will try to be in favour of the kingdom/Nohmaland

These are some dreadful times
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The up/in-bound line is for refugees
Bring the luggage over here!
The third class car is full. The next (ordinary) train will arrive at 11
Kenneth, this way!

So even a town like this is being evacuated...
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Ah

Fuh-

Is this seat still open, miss?
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Yes
Your hand please madame

Thanks

Fufufu

Is something wrong madame?

You could tell that my eyes are bad, right?
So it was as I thought
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Yes, since you were walking carefully for some reason. Could it perhaps be the left side?

You're right
I have a cataract in my left eye

I was told to see a doctor about it, but an operation is scary after all
Still, I don't want to just sit around at home all day. That makes it seem like you've become old, no? Although I am already quite an old woman

But you don't want to forget about all the pretty things. You'll feel the same no matter how old

Rather than being looked at, women always want to show (off), no
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Your words are painfully true

Ara, but you're still very pretty

Seems like we're departing

By the way, were are you heading to?
Ah yes, I plan to get off at Baileys
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I'll be heading for the villa in Warfork from here on                 (ウォーフォーク/Wo-fo-ku)

Is it to salvage luggage from the evacuation?

Indeed, it's to take precautions since it's an evacuation area. Just the employees aren't clear yet

Hohoho

Madame, the decoration on your sleeve has come off
Ah, right. I wonder if I scratched it earlier?

Madame, please give me a moment
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I'll fix it, so excuse me for switching seats next to you

Your hand please
It's fine though

Women always want to show (off), wasn't it?

Fufufu, I guess I'll take up your offer then
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Yes madame

This kinda makes me think of my grandchildren

Your grandchildren(?)
Yes, but they're living abroad now, so I cant meet/see them

They say that southwards is safe for sons, right

Uhm...

Here's a photo of my grandchildren
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They're such sweet kids, so not getting to see/meet them is really hard

But I think that abroad should be safe, since we don't know what the kingdom/Nohmanland might plan

That is quite right, this now is just the selfishness of old people

That's a picture of her highness, the imperial princess of the crystal palace, no  (or "your imperial highness, the crystal palace princess")
Right, it's princess Afilina, who created the current armed service          (アフィリナ/Afirina)
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I'm done, it should be fine with this

Thanks

And that pressed flower is the crest of her highness, the imperial princess of the crystal palace, no

You're well read. Right, this flower is an Edelweiss, her crest  (Actually Leontopodium japonicum, or Japan-Edelweiss)
I received it from the princess herself, so it's my treasured item

She was so lovely

I think at that time too the days were hectic during the midst of a war
And yet she still spoke out to the young me
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She had a pretty face, full with affection/love

It was really dazzling

I too

Entered the armed service in hope to be close to the princess's side, but it the end I couldn't

But the current princess Lydian resembles princess Afilina much      (リディアン/Ridian)
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Every time I see/receive an audience with her, I remember princess Afilina

And that causes me to get some inexcusable feelings

Since I couldn't be of use for the princess...

Madame

I think just your feelings were enough

Protecting the people of the empire is a job the armed service takes delight in
So even if you couldn't enlist, you should be able helping those girls by just giving them your support
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You're too gentle

No, this is just my expectation

You're quite interesting/funny

By the way, I wonder if you happen to work as a maid for some mansion?

Yes, you guessed right

My eyes might be bad, but they can still observe
I can tell a persons character just from talking a bit with them
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Those are some splendid eyes you have then

I'm actually kinda impatient, so let me ask you directly
Won't you become our maid?

All the foreign employees are currently returning to their countries, so we're short on hands
Naturally we would treat/receive you in that case, and your payment would be higher than your current wage of course. And even if that should become the main question, I can assure you that you'd be my conversation partner

The place would be the principal residence in Willdamhill        (ウィルダムヒル/Wirudamuhiru)
So, what do you think?

Madame...
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Sorry for not telling you before
My name is Marine Bellecourt

Baileys
We're arriving at Baileys

You're already getting off her, how regretful to part now
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I feel the same madam
Well then, if you excuse me

Thank you for talking with me. My pick-up should come soon, so it was just the right time

So you were with an escort after all, they must be searching you

It gets boring if the conversation doesn't match
That's why I slipped away

Missus/madame! Why are you in such place! I was searching for you!

Hora, she came
The train is already leaving, so I'm here to
I can hear you!


Maria, you're too loud

Missus/madame, you too, going off by yourself again... I was worried
I'm not sure of that
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Missus/madame, that person was?
Ara, did she already leave?

I was still talking to her though

Ah!

Aa you, wait!
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Thief!

Move it!
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Kuh!
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Shit

Ouch!
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Call the police!

Ah
Yes!

Somebody!
Shit

Somebody, there's a thief!
Call for the police!
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Gahah!

Hold still, will you. Or your arm will break
Aa...

What happened?
Conductor, it's a thief! Please call the police
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We'll ask for the details at the station
Huh? Were did that girl go...

Yo, Marine
Been a while-

Did something happen, room master?
Nothing special
I'll hear you out in detail later

Missus/madame, seems like the police will send a car for us
Yes...
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Is that the person from before?
And there she goes. I didn't even get to thank her...
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A hearing sure takes its time
The police too is a government office, so there are various formalities

Maybe we should call for someone to pick us up

Could that perhaps be...

Yes
Seems like the district branch of the armed service is nearby
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I guess they'll be heading for the front line after this
Trench Flowers
Chapter 1: Below the Edelweiss crest
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I'm really grateful
For what these still young girls do

Huh?

That person couldn't possibly...
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August 1893, church calendar. The kingdom of Nohmaland declared war on the Flatanian empire and invaded their territory under the pretext of atrocities against Patlasi within the empire  (パトラス人/Patorasu people/tribe)
In order to support the regular troops, the empire send the [armed service], and armed maid group tasked with guarding/policing the castle inside, to the front lines. The war against the kingdom still continues

Federal republic of Nord/Noruto ノルト連邦共和国
Albus/Arubasu alliance/allied nations アルバス連合国
Annam/Anamu castle (e)state アナム城領
Patlasi/Patorasu dwelling region パトラス居住地域
Flatanian empire フラタニア帝国
Church state Paqueta/Paketa 教国パケタ
Kingdom of Nohmaland ノーマランド王国
Republic/commonwealth of Gartland/Ga-toranndo ガートランド共和国
City-state of Bolseo/Boruseo ボルセオ都市国

---The age of confusion/chaos. The admirable battle of these girls begins.
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