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Arthur: Lord Oz, I’m glad I found you. There’s something I wanted to tell you…

Oz: What is it.

Arthur: Riquet found a cat in the courtyard that looks just like you! If you have some free time, won’t you come and have a look?

Oz: …

Arthur: Ah…my apologies, you must be busy. Please, don’t go out of your way to…

Oz: …No. I’ll come.

Arthur: …Yay! Follow me, Lord Oz.

Riquet: Prince Arthur, Oz! Over here!

Oz: It’s black.

Arthur: Yes! It’s black, big, and has sharp eyes. Isn’t it cool? Have a look, Lord Oz.

Riquet: Please look at it with a gentle expression, or else you might frighten it.

Oz: …

Cat: …!

(The cat meows, jumping into the bushes)

Arthur: Ah, wait…!

Riquet: Gosh, Oz, I told you to not make such a scary face! 

Oz: I wasn’t intending to make a scary face, I just…

realized that cat watching may be more difficult than I thought.

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Shino: The air here smells refreshing. …Hm?

Who’s there? Don’t try and hide, reveal yourself already.

Faust: …Never let your guard down do you? You won’t be able to have a relaxing stroll all worked up.

Shino: What, it’s you…don’t surprise me like that, I thought you were an intruder. 

Faust: The one who’s surprised is me. What are you doing out here so late? It’s your bedtime.

Shino: I…I wasn’t sleepy, so I went for a walk.

Faust: I see, so you couldn’t sleep and had nothing to do. Well, we have just moved in here, it’s no wonder that you haven’t settled in yet.

Still, it’s late. I’ll walk you home. 

Shino: Don’t treat me like a kid. I’m gonna continue my stroll, so you go on ahead.

Faust: …Fine then. I guess you’re okay with what will happen next. 

Shino: And what’s that?

Faust: You won’t grow any taller.

Shino: Huh?

Faust: Staying up late during your growth period greatly affects your height, but it’s not any of my business what choices you make. 

Shino: …Okay, I get it! I’ll go back with you.

Faust: Haha, now you’re listening. I’ll make some hot milk for you too. 

Drinking milk helps calm one down, so you’ll fall asleep easier. 

Shino: Hmph, you sure know a lot for a creepy shut-in of a curseworker. …But thanks. 

Faust: Hmm, you’re welcome. …The creepy shut-in part was uncalled for though.

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Shylock: It’s gotten warmer lately. It’s so soothing that I can rest easier now.

Arthur: That reminds me, the Sage was telling me about how in their world, when the seasons become warmer, more people start new things.

Cain: Huh, interesting. Say, why don’t we take a leaf out of their book and start something new? 

We could do 300 sit ups daily before bed. It’d make for great training, and by tiring ourselves out, we’ll go to sleep easier!

Arthur: 300 sit ups…that sounds great! I’d like to challenge that myself. 

Shylock: Hmhm, and what a healthy challenge it is. When you tire yourself out, I’ll be there to make you a replenishing drink.

Arthur: Thank you, I look forward to it! Oh right, we should invite the Sage to do sit ups too! 

Cain: Yeah, it’s their culture after all! Bet they’ll be happy. Let’s go and find them now! See you later, Shylock! 

Shylock: Yes, catch you later…

Heathcliff: Huh? Shylock, didn’t I just see you in the lounge? How’d you get here so fast?

Shylock: Hmhm, who are you talking to, Heath?

Murr: Wahaha, success! Wasn’t I a perfect Shylock?

Heathcliff: Woah, Murr!? It was you transformed…you looked exactly like him. …But why? 

Murr: I was playing make-believe! It’s the right season to start new things after all. 

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Mitile: Hey, Mr. Leno, Riquet! Look, I've spotted a tree with flowers growing!

Lennox: Ah, great find, Mitile.

Riquet: Good job, Mitile!

Mitile: Hehehe…alright, we can have our picnic here. Let’s bring out our lunches and spread the blanket out.

Riquet: And this is what is called “Hanami”…The Sage’s culture is beautiful for having a tradition like this.

Bradley: Yeah, drinking and eating under some trees ain’t too bad. 

Mitile: Woah, Mr. Bradley! Why are you here!?

Bradley: Shut it brat, I can go where I want.

Now then, what have we here…tomato sandwiches, coleslaw and fruits… Hey, where’s the meat!?

Ya serious…? What fun is there watching the flowers while eating veggies? Their culture’s whack. 

Lennox: …Sorry. I forgot you can’t eat vegetables.

Bradley: Huuuh?

Lennox: Do not be ashamed, you have many peers in children. It’s okay to not be good with bitter things.

Bradley: …Hey, you. Don’tcha go treating Lord Bradley like a child! Of course I can eat some leaves!

Lennox: Haha, that’s a relief. Let’s begin our hanami now. 

Riquet: Hmph, just when I thought I’d be able to eat a lot…

Mitile: Come on guys, let’s enjoy the food and the flowers!! Remember, it’s hanami day!

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Rustica: Chloe, can I come in? I was thinking it was about time for some afternoon tea. 

Chloe: Wah! S-Sure, but give me a sec to clean up…! …Okiedokie, you can come in now! 

Rustica: What were you doing just now? I heard a lot of noise. 

Chloe: Ah…well…that is…

Here, for you! It’s a present. I got you a bunch of super sweet macarons!

Rustica: Why, what cute macarons these are! Ah, now I remember. Today’s my birthday!

Chloe: Noooo, it’s not! This is part of a game going around the manor! 

You ask someone “Do you prefer sweet or bitter?”, and then give them the dessert of their liking! 

Apparently there’s a day called White Day back in the Sage’s world where you give candies to others, so it’s based off of that! 

Rustica: Hmhm, what a fun event! Thank you Chloe, I’ll eat them happily. Oh, wait a minute, you never asked me the question. 

Chloe: I don’t really have to! I already know your tastes pretty well. I bet you the tea you prepared and these macarons will be a perfect match for each other! 

I also got desserts for Shylock, Murr, Heath, Rutile, Cain, Nero, and the Sage too!

Rustica: Oh, Chloe, I’m so glad you’ve made so many friends. By the way, what are all these letters…

Chloe: Ehehe, they are presents, so I took the time to pen some letters as thanks for being friends with me! 

Rustica: How wonderful. I’ve gained another treasure today. Let’s see now…

“Dear Master Sage, it’s kinda embarrassing to tell you in person, so I wrote it in a letter! Thank you for becoming my friend!”

Chloe: …! Hey, that letter’s for the Sage! Oh man, I must’ve mixed everyone’s letters up when I cleaned in a rush earlier!

Rustica: Haha, isn’t it more exciting this way? “I enjoy our chats—

Chloe: Hey!! Rustica, your letter’s here! Don’t read that aloud!!

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Mitile: Riquet, what did you need from me?

Riquet: I wanted to give you something. It’s chocolate, will you accept it? 

Mitile: Wow…! This looks good! But, why me?

Riquet: That’s because you’re my friend! I wanted to give you a chocolate blessed with fortune and my everyday thanks. 

Mitile: Y-Your blessing and thanks…of course I’ll accept it!

Okay, time to eat! …Mm, yummy!

Riquet: Ehehe, I had Nero help me make it, so I assure you it’s top grade.

Mitile: Yeah, and its decorations are so cute! …Huh? 

Riquet, is there something on my face? You keep staring.

Riquet: Ah…uhm, it’s nothing.

Mitile: Ooh, I know! You want to eat this chocolate too!

Riquet: …! Nothing of the sort! I could never be so greedy as to take from other—

Mitile: I don’t think it’s greedy. Let’s split it! 

Riquet: Are you sure…?

Mitile: I 100% am! You’re my friend, Riquet, so this isn’t being greedy, but sharesies!

Riquet: Sharesies…Mitile, thank you so much! I love sharesies!

Mitile: Alrighty, let’s have a Happy Valentines…together!

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Rutile: Ooh Mithra, open uuup! It’s me!

Mithra: You’re noisy this morning…what is it?

Rutile: Ta-da! It’s chocolate! I imitated the Sage’s culture from their world, and put in my everyday thanks into this sweet!

Mithra: Don’t need it. I don’t remember doing anything worthy of any thanking.

Rutile: Well I’m thankful. Even Mitile helped out despite his grumbling! 

We have messages written for you on the chocolate, when you feel like eating it please give it a read—

Mithra: Oh, there were words written on it? I had no clue.

Rutile: Huh, you finished it already!? There was “Thank you Mithra!” written on it though…

Mithra: Does it really matter? It’s not like the flavour changed whether I read it or not. 

Rutile: Gosh, you’re always so…oh, I know…I guess the next time I give you a present I’ll…

Mithra: You’ll what?

Rutile: Make it a letter! So you won’t eat it.

Mithra: Who do you take me for? Anyway, that chocolate was yummy and filled my stomach. 

Rutile: That’s great! Thank you for always protecting me and Mitile, 

Happy Valentine's Day, Old Man Mithra! 

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Rutile: Chloe, this tea was delicious. Thank you for inviting me to your tea party!

Chloe: Hehehe…you’re welcome! I’ve been wanting to get closer with you since we’re the same age and all.

I got some help from Rustica in choosing the tea and biscuits. It sure makes me feel like a mature adult doing activities like this! 

Rutile: I get you. Taking it slow while being refined is totally what the city dwellers do on their days off!

…Ah, I just thought of a great idea!

Hey, Chloe, could you teach me how to act more like a city dweller? 

You Western wizards are so trendy, it gets me jealous! 

Chloe: Huh!? Me, a trendy city dweller!?

I dunno if I’m the perfect example, but…ahem.

“Hey Rutile. I actually added in a secret ingredient to this tea. Being the smart lad you are, I know you can guess what it is.”

L-Like that…? Rather than a trendy city dweller, I guess it sounded more like Rustica instead…

Rutile: It was totally on point! You were so fashionable, and wonderful with your words. Okay, I’ll imitate Shylock then.

“…Hmhm, I know, Chloe. The secret ingredient is rougeberries from the West. I could tell right away from how sweet and sour and mature it tasted.”

Chloe & Rutile: …

What is this, it’s soooo fun!!

Rutile: I want to try and imitate more people! Like you, Chloe!

You’re so stylish and bright, and you’re always able to be kind, something only people who are strong at heart can do! 

Chloe: Whaaat!? Then, I’ll imitate you!

Kind, honest about your feelings, heroic, and on top of being pretty, you’re also funny! Just being around you fills me with energy!

Rutile: Hehe, thank you! I think we’ll get along well.

Chloe: Yup! I was thinking the same thing! Okay, let’s continue our tea party!

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Lennox: Okay, your turn next. Come here.

Murr: Whatcha doing Lennox? Why’re you talkin’ to a bunch of pillows? Have you finally gone mad from boredom?

Lennox: They aren’t pillows, they’re my sheep. I was brushing their fur. 

Watch, when you gently pet them like this…see? They look so happy. 

Murr: Ooooh! I see I see…

Baa! Baa!

Lennox: …! What’s the matter!? Does your stomach hurt?

Murr: Bzzt. I’m doing excellent! Look at me doing 3 somersaults in the air! 

The correct answer is…I’m a sheep now too! You’ll pet me won’t you, Leno?

Lennox: Oh, so that’s what was up. …Is this enough?

Murr: Wooohooo! Your hands are big, Leno! It’s so relaxing I might fall asleep!

Lennox: The way you act is less like a sheep, but more like…

Murr: “A cat!” is what you were gonna say? I get that a lot!

Aah, are you sheeps jelly that I’m hogging Leno to myself? Too bad so sad, baa baa! Wait your turn! 

Lennox: Haha, look at you all getting along. …It’s pretty peaceful.

Mitile: Why’s Mr. Murr on all fours being petted by Mr. Leno…? W-What am I witnessing… 

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Mitile: …Achoo! Uuugh, it’s still a bit chilly…

Lennox: So you were here, Mitile. It’s late already, so come inside. You’ll catch a cold.

Mitile: Mr. Leno! Thank you for your concern, but…I wanna stay like this a little longer. 

Lennox: …Why is that? Are you worried about something?

Mitile: Well, not exactly…

Lennox: I hope you’re fine, but…it’s just that I caught you staring up at the sky. 

Were you waiting for them to come home? The Sage and the North and Western wizards. 

Mitile: N-No I wasn’t! I am worried about the Sage and the Western wizards though…but not the Northern guys! 

I was just wondering that if they came home right now, would they be hurt, or would they want me to fill up the baths with hot water…

I’m definitely not feeling lonely that the Northern wizards are gone and the manor’s way quieter than usual!

Lennox: Haha, is that so? You’re a sweet child, Mitile. I’m sure they’re alright.

Mitile: What are you smiling for, Mr. Leno! Just what are you thinking!!

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Mitile: …

Bradley: Heya Southern Shrimp. Quite a sour face you’re makin’ there. What’s up?

Mitile: Mr. Bradley…the thing is, I was playing the “Confession” game with my brother, and couldn’t win at all…

Bradley: Huh, that’s what the twins were doin’ earlier. Ya tell your opponent you love them and vice versa, and whoever gets embarrassed loses.

Dontcha think it’s a bit too early for you to be saying those words and receiving them? 

Mitile: Uuugh, you might be right…but I’m still a bit frustrated having lost all games! I want to win against Rutile! 

Bradley: …Hmm, you’re pretty gutsy for a brat. Welp, guess I’ll give you a few pointers. 

Mitile: For real!? Yes, please…!

Bradley: There’s no winning by just saying “I love you”. You gotta put in your love for the other guy when ya do! 

When you do that, your “I love you” becomes its very own in the entire world. There ain’t anybody in the world who won’t have their heart fluttering after being told that to them specifically.

Mitile: Cool…I get it, but I also don’t at the same time…

Bradley: Like I said, that’s ‘cuz you’re still a brat.

Master Bradley’s here to give you a demonstration, so watch closely! 

Mitile: O-Okay! Show me your ways! 

Bradley: Now…mm?

Hey, I know this smell! It’s fried chicken! Well, you got the handle of things, so I’m headin’ to the chicken. Smell ya later Southern Shrimp!

Mitile: Mr. Bradley!? Is that it? He just left for the chicken!

Geez, who’s the child here!

…I wanted to see that demonstration…

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Figaro: Hey there Leno, what’re you up to?

Lennox: Hello, Dr. Figaro. I was writing a “tanzaku”. It’s from the culture of the Sage. 

On a slender piece of paper you write a wish down, then tie it to a bamboo tree. Your wish may then come true.

Figaro: Oooh, so romantic. What’d you write, Leno? Let’s have a look…

“May the Sage not encounter danger” “May Lord Faust spend more peaceful days” “May Dr. Figaro remain healthy” “May Rutile’s dream come true” “May Mitile grow up healthily”

Ahaha, these wishes are so you. However, I’ve spotted a problem here.

Lennox: A problem? Don’t tell me I’ve made too many wishes.

Figaro: No, no. All you’ve written so far is for the happiness of others. Don’t you have any wishes for yourself?

Lennox: …No, frankly, I am plenty satisfied right now, so I don’t have any particular wishes.

Figaro: Hmmm, so serious. Alright, pass me a pen and paper.

“May Lennox become a little more selfish” “May Lennox spend more lively days” 

Lennox: Selfish…lively…?

Figaro: Now, everything’s perfect! In short, while you wish for everyone’s happiness, Leno, I’m wishing for your happiness.

Central Wizards

Arthur: Happy New Year! Let’s work hard together this year as well! 

Oz: Mm.

Cain: Happy New Year!

Riquet: Happy New Year.

Arthur: You know, I was taught by the previous Sage a special phrase you use when celebrating the New Year in their world. 

How about we go and greet the Master Sage with it? 

Cain: Sure! I bet they’ll feel more at home that way. What is it? 

Arthur: Listen carefully now.

It’s “Ake-Ome”

Cain: Oooh…! ‘Akeome’…

Arthur: “Koto-Yoro”

Riquet: Kotoyoro…! How exotic! It does sound like a prayer for a new beginning. 

Cain: That’s how it oughta be for a special New Year greeting! Hey, we should chant it in unison, like when we go “3 Cheers for Prince Arthur!”. 

Arthur: Oh, good idea! Then how about we have Lord Oz lead and we follow after?

Riquet: In a big voice, Oz.

Oz: …Why me.

Arthur: Lord Oz, we leave the Akeome-Kotoyoro to you! 

Cain: Remember the break between Akeome and Kotoyoro! Gives it a nice pause for us to go! 

Oz: …Must I really.

Arthur, Cain, & Riquet: Of course!

Oz: …

…a…, keome…

Arthur, Cain, & Riquet: Akeome!!

Oz: …Kotoyoro. 

Arthur, Cain, & Riquet: Kotoyoro!!

Arthur: That was PERFECT! Alright guys, let’s go find the Sage! 

akemashite omedetou gozaimasu kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu = “happy new year take care of me this year too” is a phrase you say on new years in japan.

since it's a mouthful it's often shortened to akeome kotoyoro. easy! 

Western Wizards

Murr: Haaappy New Year!

Chloe: Happy New Year!! The party was soooo fun!

Rustica: It was, wasn’t it. A party like that makes me wish we could pass the year everyday! 

Shylock: And lucky for us we wouldn’t age a single day. Oh, Murr, what is that you have there?

Murr: An octopus!

Chloe: Woah, it’s alive. Why do you have an octopus…

Murr: To celebrate the New Year. There’s tons more, I put ‘em all in a pond of seawater I made in the courtyard! 

In the Master Sage’s world they fly octopuses in the sky as celebration! 

Chloe: In the sky? Do they just toss them?

Murr: The Sage told me that they tie a string to it and it floats up with the wind! 

Shylock: Octopuses in the sky…there are certainly all sorts of strange entertainments in the Sage’s world…

Rustica: Very well, let’s tie a string to this one…oh? Oh dear??

Chloe: Waaaugh!! You got the string all twisted and tangled around it! Come, give it here. 

Eeew, it’s so slimy…tying a string on an octopus sure is hard! Shylock, help me out please?

Shylock: I’m afraid I must decline. There’s no way I’m doing that.

Chloe: What!? Th-Then can you hold it down at least…

Shylock: My apologies, dear, but I just don’t think this is that appealing of an activity. So there’s no way I’m doing it. 

Chloe: It’s rare to see you this adamant…

Murr: Okay, then how about we fly it in the air without strings! 

Eanul Rambul!

Rustica: Wooow! Look at that, Chloe!

There’s so many octopuses flying in the sky! Watch how their tentacles wriggle, they’re so wet and shiny! 

Chloe: Waah! They are! …

Western Wizards: …

Rustica: It’s not that pretty a sight, is it.

Shylock: It isn’t.

Chloe: It’s kinda gross…

Murr: It’s so weird it’s funny! Hurray for weird New Years! 

Let’s hurry up and call the Sage over. Oh Master Saaage!!

tako = kite

but also 

tako = octopus

Eastern Wizards

Faust: Happy New Year.

Heathcliff: Happy New Year! Please continue to teach us this year too. 

Shino: Happy New Years. Nero, whatcha making?

Nero: Ah, this? Somethin’ called ‘Osechi’ from the Sage’s world. You eat it on New Year's Day. 

Heathcliff: Uh huh…Oh, but don’t we know these dishes? There’s my favourite egg en cocotte! 

Shino: Found the lemon pie. Munch.

Nero: Don’t even think of touching it yet!!

Shino: Oooh, first wrath of the year. Congrats. 

Faust: You’re as brave as ever this new year. 

Nero: I didn’t quite get it, but it’s supposed to be an assortment of multiple dishes, so I made everyone’s favourites.

This is what I call “Eastern Osechi”. There’s Shino’s lemon pie, Heath’s eggs en cocotte…

Faust’s beloved galette, and my favourite ajillo dish…

all in one box.

Shino & Heathcliff: WHY?!

Faust: You’re mixing them together?!

Nero: Heh, even I said “The heck!?” at least 5 times hearing the Sage’s explanation. That’s how it is. 

Heathcliff: What a strange custom…

Shino: This box here smells sweet and spicy.

Nero: That’s the North’s osechi. I’ve already made the other countries’ osechi, so with this it’s 5 boxes…

all stacked on top of each other.

Shino & Heathcliff: WHY?!

Faust: Won’t that be hard to eat?!

Nero: That’s what I said! But, that’s how it is…

Faust: Uh huh…

Heathcliff: Carrying that will be hard…

Shino: Well the more layers a cake has the grander it is, and castles and towers are cooler with the more floors its got so…I’ll let it go. 

Since we’re this far, let’s stack some more.

Nero: Huuuh? …I guess you got a point though…it is New Years after all.

Faust: How about putting a candle on top?

Heathcliff: Maybe a flag too!

osechi is an assortment of different dishes in multiple boxes (the boxes have little rooms so that the food is not mixed together) and then you stack the boxes on top of each other. 

Northern Wizards

Snow: It’s akeome!

White: and a kotoyoro!

Snow: That was a special New Year's greeting from us. You all did your best the past year in your own way. 

White: It’d be great if this year too you…Hey, Owen! Where do you think you’re going with that briefcase?

Bradley: Pulling out your weapon on New Years Day? You’re so impatient.

Owen: If I was looking for a fight, I’d have opened this case in front of Mithra as revenge for last year.

Mithra: I don’t mind fighting now, but which last year do you mean?

Owen: The last year that was a FEW DAYS AGO. I’m going to the Sage right now. 

Snow: For your New Year’s greeting? 

Owen: No. I heard that it’s lucky if at the start of the new year you get your head gnawed on by a beast in their world. 

White: Getting your head gnawed on by a beast…?

Owen: Yeah. Mentioned a ‘lion dance’ too or whatever. 

Bradley: The hell…? Won’t you die from that…?

Owen: Dunno. Let’s test it out with Cerberus. 

Mithra: Well, I think it makes complete sense. If you live you’re lucky, and if you don’t, you’re unlucky.

Living after being gnawed on makes you lucky. Definitely logical if you ask me. 

Bradley: The Sage has had it rough…I’m seeing them in a new light now. 

Owen: Right then. Let’s have their head chewed on.

Bradley: Yeah. I gotta witness this way of life of theirs.

Mithra: How interesting. This will make for quite the entertainment. 

Snow: Is that really okay…?

White: Will they be alright…?

two people dress in a lion costume to dance for new years to grant fortune. perhaps it does look like the person with the lion’s head of the costume is being bitten.

Southern Wizards

Rutile: Happy New Year everybody!

Mitile: Happy New Year! Let’s do our best together this year!

Lennox: Happy New Year.

Figaro: May this year go by safely. Happy New Year. 

Alrighty, here’s your ‘otoshidama’. 

Rutile: ‘Otoshidama’? What’s an otoshidama?

Figaro: Hmhm, what do you think?

Mitile: Dama…that’s ‘ball’ isn’t it? So it’s round?

Figaro: Yep. It’s a special ball that adults give to children. 

Lennox: Dr. Figaro…right in front of the kids on New Years… 

Figaro: Heeey hey hey, don’t get the wrong idea! I heard about this from the Sage!

Back in their world adults would give young children something called an ‘otoshidama’ on New Years.

Rutile: Hmm! Is it something sweet? 

Mitile: Oh I know! It’s a jewel! 

Figaro: Well I uh, didn’t actually understand what the Sage said so I made my own otoshidama! Here, one for everyone.

Lennox: What is this…pill.

Mitile: Magic medicine? What’s it do? 

Figaro: It’s a secret! I think this is what otoshidama are supposed to be…

Mitile: You think…?

Rutile: Okay, I’ll go first! I’ll believe in my New Year’s Fortune!

Mitile: R-Rutile!? Will you be alright?

Rutile: I’ll be fine, Mitile! If I’m dying Dr. Figaro will save me!

Figaro: Oooh, feels good to be so trusted. 

Lennox: Is that really trust…

Rutile: Mm! *gulp*

Lennox: …! H-He’s…

Mitile: Turned into a baby!!

Figaro: It drops your years, so it’s an otoshidama! Haha, get it? No good?

Baby Rutile: Waaah! Waaah! 

otoshidama = お年玉 

otosu 落とす= to drop 

figgy made an 落年玉 a pill that drops your years. 

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