Mithra SR: Lethargic Ignition (September 2022)

Story Title: A Whirlwind of Encounters 

Part 1

Mithra: (sigh) I guess I have some free time. Why’d we even come to a place like this with nothing but trees…

Mithra: …

Mithra: All of these fallen leaves are making it difficult to walk. How troublesome…

Mithra: (Arsim) 

Mithra: …

Mithra: Then again, if I gather a bunch up, I suppose I could create a makeshift bed…

???: UWAHHHH!! 

Mithra: Huh?

Chloe: Ow ow ow… Wait a sec, that didn’t actually hurt…? 

Mithra: What in the world are you doing?

Chloe: Ah, Mithra, you’ll never believe it, a tornado suddenly appeared and swallowed me right up…

Chloe: It looks like this bed of leaves broke my fall! I’m thankful it just happened to be here.

Mithra: It didn’t “just happen to be here”. I made it myself. I caused the tornado too. 

Mithra: You destroyed it though, thanks to your fall. 

Chloe: Is that what happened?! I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to ruin your precious bed. 

Chloe: Speaking of, you said you created the tornado?

Mithra: Yeah, I did. It was pretty cool, huh? 

Chloe: …

Part 2

Chloe: So to sum it up, you made a tornado, and it threw me up in the air? Something like that? Wow, what an amazing experience!

Mithra: Yeah, I’m surprised you survived. 

Chloe: Ahaha, totally! Wow, my heart’s pounding. 

Chloe: I almost wish I had taken the time to savor it! You don’t get to relish in danger like that every day!

Mithra: Well, would you like another bite?*

Chloe: Huh?

Mithra: I’m going to fix up my ruined bed. I have to gather the leaves again, so while I’m at it, I could send you flying. 

Mithra: Earlier I was holding back a bit, but this time I’m going all out. 

Chloe: Ah, well I’m glad you’re willing, but I’m worried a tornado that strong could blow the whole forest away…?

Mithra: You could say that. It’s not my forest, so… 

Chloe: I-indeed… But, um, if the forest is blown away, the animals will be in an uproar, and I’m sure getting to sleep will be out of the question. 

Mithra: Please don’t patronize me, I’d blow away the forest, beasts, everything and anything. 

Chloe: In the first place, if there’s no more trees, no more animals, no nothing, then there won’t be any leaves and you won’t be able to make the bed how you want…

Mithra: (Arsi-)

Chloe: WAH! Wait, wait! I’ll help you gather the leaves, please listen to me!

TL Note: in the previous line Chloe uses the word “味わえば” (ajiwaeba) and is referring to savoring/relishing an experience. Mithra as usual has food on the mind and asks if he quite literally wants to taste it again “味わい” (ajiwai).

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Story Title: Gift for a Good Night’s Sleep

Akira: (Woah! What in the world is this…? Something huge is wrapped in a sheet?)

Mithra: Master Sage. You’ve saved me the trouble of calling you out here. 

Akira: Mithra, what’s with the sheet? It’s nearly as big as the fountain…

Mithra: It’s a bed made from fallen leaves. I tested it out when I was in the forest the other day. It honestly wasn’t too bad to sleep on. 

Akira: The whole thing really is made from leaves! It must feel so soft and fluffy snuggled up in all that.

Akira: You’ve even made it so proper looking with the sheet.

Mithra: Ah, that was Chloe. He said it would be too prickly if I laid down on them directly. 

Akira: I see, that’s such a Chloe-ish thing to be concerned about.

Akira: Hmm, there’s some embroidery on the corner of the sheet… Is that supposed to be your sleeping face, Mithra? 

Mithra: Huh?

Akira: See, look. The eyes are closed, it looks just like you. 

Mithra: Well I’ve never seen my own sleeping face, how should I know…

Akira: Ahaha, I’m sure Chloe did it so you could get a good nights rest. 

Mithra: (yawn) Never mind that, can I have your hand, please? I do suppose I could sleep in this bed.

Akira: Of course. As thanks for Chloe’s hard work, I’ll do my best to ensure you a pleasant nap!