Qipao Tomoe Bond story episode 1
T: Life in Shanhaijing is refreshing if nothing else.
S: Have you settled in?
T: Slightly...
T: But I would prefer not to get too used to it.
S: Why?
T: Well...
T: If you get used to it
T: It'll becomes less exciting, will it not?
T: Ah, Sensei.
T: Meeting you in this outfit, it's a rather new experience.
S: It suits you.
T: Ah. I'm honoured to receive your praise.
T: Your tongue is shining as always.
S: My tongue...?(She complements your speech by literally saying you're good at using your mouth in JP, to which Sensei is confused)
T: Indeed.
T: Was there something that bothered you?
T: Fufu.
T: The fundamentals of propaganda are to confuse the enemy to create a gap in their defences which you may exploit.
S: Please don't go too hard...
T: Either way, this is a wonderful place.
T: The view is splendid, and one's voice travels far here.
T: ...Do I wish to give a speech?
T: Fufufu.
S: If you're just gonna giggle like that I might piss my pants!
T: While it's true Red Winter sees no end to my sermons...
T: This location has it's own government.
T: If we make a wrong move, it will lead to diplomatic tensions between our schools.
T: So this time, I thought I'd take a step back.
S: Ah, as expected of you Tomoe.
T: Thank you once more for the praise.
T: For today, let us be the listeners instead.
T: Well, let us head off, Sensei.
Plum Blossom Instructor: Everyone, this is our temporary instructor for the day, Sashiro Tomoe.
Plum Blossom Instructor: Let's give her a round of applause!
S: So by being a listener.../You meant as an instructor at Plum Blossom.
T: Indeed, children are the future of Kivotos after all.
T: In other words, in terms of targets for propaganda, children are by far the most suitable candidates.
T: Oh, but don't worry, that is a line we won't cross here.
S: I'm starting get worried...but/I hope you don't do anything weird.
T: Of course. You can trust me a little more than that.
T: Everyone~ what shall we talk about today.
Plum Blossom Kindergartener A: Miss Tomoe! These shoes are so bright!
T: Oh my, they're quite pretty aren't they.
Plum Blossom Kindergartener B: You need shoes on both feet!
Plum Blossom Kindergartener B: If I hide on of them, you can't go out!
T: Now now. You shouldn't hide other people's shoes.
Plum Blossom Kindergartener C: There was a butterfly over there!
Plum Blossom Kindergartener C: Did you know-? Butterflies looks different when they're babies!
T: The you of tomorrow may be a completely different person than the you of today.
Plum Blossom Kindergartener D: That's implausible, since kindergartens are places which excise control over children, to further bind them to society.
Plum Blossom Kindergartener D: We're like elephants who have been tied with a rope since we were young, and will never run away even when fully grown.
Plum Blossom Kindergartener D: Ah, do keep this quiet from the others.
T: Well then, shall we be secret friends in that case?

(Tomoe carefully listened to each child)
(As we left, the instructors at Plum Blossom thanked us.)

T: Good work, Sensei.
S: Good work to you too, Tomoe/You're used to kids, aren't you?
T: Do you think so?
T: Was it surprising that I, who am usually the speaker, am good at listening?
T: Fufu.
T: Thank you very much, Sensei.
T: To receive your praise three times in a row made today special.
T: But to listen well to a person is a part of being a good persuader.
T: Everything begins with lending an ear to a person's troubles.
T: And..
S: And...?
T: Talking with children is simply delightful.

(Tomoe had a softer expression than usual)

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Pub: 20 Feb 2025 00:21 UTC
Edit: 20 Feb 2025 07:00 UTC
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