Ryoma x Shiro C-A English Fates

C Support:

Shiro:
Hey, Dad?▼

Ryoma:
What is it, Shiro? Have you come to
challenge me again?▼

Shiro:
No, it's not that...▼

Ryoma:
Really? That's rare... Then what do you
want? Speak your mind.▼

Shiro:
Well. The truth is, I... I'm very interested in
your sword.▼

Ryoma:
My sword?▼

Shiro:
Yeah. Was it custom made?▼

I've never seen another blade like it. The
design is so ornate.▼

Everything about it seems special.▼

Ryoma:
Hmm. It's true that Raijinto is unique...▼

Hoshidan kings have passed it down from
generation to generation.▼

Shiro:
Wow... So you're saying that my ancestors
once used it?▼

Ryoma:
It was my father's weapon of choice.▼

Watching him wield it on the battlefield
always inspired awe in me.▼

I yearned to have the blade for myself.▼

Shiro:
Interesting. I understand the feeling.▼

Ryoma:
One day, you will inherit this sword.▼

However, you are not yet ready.▼

You lack the discipline and preparedness of
a king.▼

Your impetuous nature makes it clear that
you aren't ready to lead.▼

Shiro:
Why would I be ready?▼

I had no clue that I was royalty until I came
to this world!▼

Ryoma:
Yes, that's true.▼

Shiro:
Are you concerned about my capabilities?
I'll continue to develop my skills.▼

I will prove myself to you. I've gotten much
stronger since leaving the Deeprealms.▼

I've even bested you from time to time
when we train.▼

You know how much I've improved.▼

Ryoma:
You've grown as a warrior, certainly.▼

But I'm concerned about your unhealthy
fixation on winning.▼

Shiro:
What are you talking about?!▼

I mean, I DID become a spear fighter to
beat you in sparring.▼

But I wouldn't say that I'm OBSESSED with
winning, exactly.▼

Ryoma:
You only use a spear to try and gain the
upper hand?▼

Unbelievable...▼

Shiro:
Yeah!!▼

Ryoma:
*sigh*▼

That reductive thinking proves how much
you still have to learn...▼

You will never inherit this sword with your
mind-set.▼

I need some fresh air. I think I'll go
outside to clear my head...▼

Shiro:
Ah, come on! Don't storm off!▼

Daaaaaddddd!▼

My attitude is not THAT bad...▼



B Support:

Shiro:
Ha! Hiya!▼

Ryoma:
...▼

Keep an eye on that temper of yours, Shiro.
It weakens you.▼

Shiro:
What?!▼

D-Dad, you were watching me train?▼

Ryoma:
I was. Apparently you lack the composure
to even observe my presence.▼

Be mindful of your surroundings. Otherwise
your training is meaningless.▼

Tell me... Why are you practicing?▼

Shiro:
It's what we talked about before. How I
won't inherit the sword with my attitude.▼

I was thinking about that...▼

Honestly, I was pretty mad, so I decided to
blow off a little steam.▼

Ryoma:
Hmph. I see.▼

Shiro, do you recall the conversation we
had after leaving the Deeprealms?▼

Shiro:
Huh?▼

Ryoma:
We talked about what it takes to rule.
Fairness, patience. Compassion.▼

To be a good king, you must have strength
and you must be ever prepared.▼

Shiro:
You were saying that a king has to take
responsibility for their actions, right?▼

They must be mindful of taking lives, even
to protect their own people.▼

Ryoma:
Yes, I'm glad you remember.▼

If a king seeks only to triumph on the field
of battle, he knows not how to lead.▼

If a king is focused only on winning battles,
he misses what's really important.▼

You do not fight for glory. You fight to
preserve the future of the kingdom.▼

Don't ever lose sight of that.▼

Shiro:
Y-yeah, you're right.▼

I think I understand why you said I'm too
concerned with strength.▼

Maybe I'm just not ready yet.▼

Ryoma:
Don't be discouraged. You remembered my
words all on your own, yes?▼

That means my wisdom has taken root. You
are still learning.▼

Shiro:
Dad...▼

Ryoma:
I simply wish to push you in a thoughtful
direction.▼

It's obvious to me that you're improving
by leaps and bounds.▼

Hold fast to your convictions and
preparedness. They will take you far.▼

If ever you're lost, know that I will always
help you find your way.▼

Shiro:
Thank you.▼

Ryoma:
It's my duty as your father.▼

You should always feel free to discuss
whatever is on your mind with me.▼

Shiro:
OK! I will!▼



A Support:

Shiro:
Hey, Dad, do you have a minute?▼

Ryoma:
Certainly. What is on your mind, Shiro?▼

Shiro:
Remember our conversation the other day?▼

Ryoma:
About preparedness and responsibility.
Sure, I remember.▼

Shiro:
You should know that I won't forget
my promise.▼

I need to make sure and focus, to keep my
wits about me.▼

So I went ahead and did this. Take a look...▼

Ryoma:
What?▼

Oh. You etched a phrase onto the back of
your arm guard, eh?▼

These words...▼

So you've recorded your resolve.▼

Shiro:
I never want to forget what's most
important.▼

That's why I decided to etch a reminder.▼

Like you said, I'm still inexperienced.▼

I don't know if I'm worthy or even capable
of being the next king.▼

Honestly, I doubt that Raijinto would want
to be anywhere near me.▼

Ryoma:
Shiro...▼

Shiro:
The last thing I want is for the line of
successors to end with you...▼

For the sake of you, Grandfather, and all
the others who have wielded Raijinto...▼

I must be prepared to take the lives of my
enemies and protect the kingdom.▼

Even if I get caught up in the heat of battle,
I will not forget my resolve...▼

This arm guard will serve as a constant
reminder, in peace and war.▼

Ryoma:
...I see. You're turning into a fine man.▼

Shiro:
Huh? What do you mean?!▼

Ryoma:
Hearing you speak so passionately makes
me very proud.▼

You're making great strides toward
becoming king, Shiro.▼

Shiro:
R-really?▼

It feels so odd to be praised by you.▼

Ryoma:
Ha! Have I embarrassed you?▼

Shiro:
Haha. Maybe a little bit.▼

Ryoma:
Heh. You'll have to forgive me...▼

Shiro:
Just know that eventually I'm going to get
the upper hand when we spar!▼

And perhaps eventually I will be worthy of
inheriting Raijinto.▼

I will become strong both for my country...
and for my people.▼

Ryoma:
I have very high hopes for you.▼