To Put Into Words (Ibuki Focus)
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Cultural Sensitivity Notice: Ibuki's entrance into AKATSUKI has insensitive parallels to the history between Japan and the Ryukyu Islands, specifically the annexation of Ryukyu into Okinawa from 1872-1879 onward. Click for more information
AKATSUKI is a unit embodied by 和 (wa, lit. harmony, but also a self-designator for Japan and Japaneseness, as well as the concept of "for the collective good") and 和風 (wafu, Japanese style). During the Meiji Restoration, the philosophy of 和 was central to Japan’s efforts to assimilate new territories under a shared Japanese cultural identity. Ibuki's membership in AKATSUKI bears parallels to that assimilation, as the Ryukyu Islands was one of the territories absorbed into Japan. Ibuki's character motivation of pursuing 本当の和風 (true Japanese-style) contains parallels to assimilation policies within Okinawa after 1879.
Additionally, having Ibuki join the self-proclaimed "war unit" contains parallels to the military relationship between Okinawa and Japan during the early 19th century. The Ryukyu Disposition was driven by military interests, particularly securing Japan's southern borders from other nations. In Okinawan schools, national pride was linked to serving Japan’s military goals. This had devastating consequences, particularly during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.
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To Weave 6
Ufufu, ufufufu… ♪
Whatcha lookin’ at, Ayase-san?
I can see some kinda cards, but y’know, it’s bad for your eyes if you look at them that closely~?
Ah, I’m sorry. I apologize for so disgracefully taking up your time and having you come over to say that.
Actually, everyone in ALKALOID was putting something called a Love Letter Card Deck1 together, it was quite enthralling.
I was remembering all of those fun memories as I was looking at the cards.
Ooh, a Love Letter Card Deck, huh. That was trending on social media a little while back right~?
Ah. Pl-... Please do not look. It is embarassiiing…!
But it must’ve been fun, right? Maybe I’ll try playing with Hasumi-san and the others too ♪
Is that so… Well, it was fun. Greatly so.
Ufufu. You should try it with everyone in AKATSUKI too, Ibuki-san. If you express how you feel honestly face-to-face— you’re sure to discover how enjoyable it can be ♪
Nyahaha~ I wonder what kindsa things Kanzaki-san would write~
Thanks for telling me about it, Ayase-san!
No, no. There is nothing to be grateful to me for. Anzu-san and Hiiro-san were the ones to introduce it to me after all.
Sorry to interrupt, but I’ve gotta get up early for work tomorrow, so could you guys keep it down a little more for me?
Well, if the conversation gets lively, I can just put earplugs in or something…
Aaa, forgive me Mashiro-san! It is time for bed, and yet I became so noisy…!
I'm so~rry~ I’m starting to get sleepy too, so I’m gonna knock out soon~
R—Right. Tomorrow, I should be getting up early as well. I need to make a post before I go to bed, and then get ready for work in the morning...
Translation Notes
- ↑ トランプラブレター (Toranpu Rabu Retaa; Trump Love Letter) is where you write things you love about someone on 52 playing cards, and give them the pack. This goes with ALKALOID’s card theme.