Edgar Valden Original Creator Diaries

"Darling, every promise I make comes from my heart - if I had a heart."This article or section contains content that is ***not canon*** to the story of Identity V for the following reason(s): These are diaries were made by his original creator and have since been replaced with an official backstory.

## Edgar Valden Original Creator Diaries

### Location(s)

Oletus Manor

This page contains the diary entries for the Painter, Edgar Valden. Please note that his official diaries have not been released, rather, what is contained are translations of the non-canon diary entries made by his original creator.

## Diary Entries (by original creator)

The following section contains the diary entries written by the original creator of Edgar Valden before the character's official release. As such, they are non-canon to Identity V's story. These seem to be set in a period before Edgar would have participated in the Manor Game.

#### January 14

2019-01-14 05:21:05

Today, Maple asked me where the vase that Shazo sent three days ago is. I didn't know, which made her angry. She said I never remember these things.

I don't think there is anything wrong with this. It doesn't matter to me if Shazo or whomever sends a vase or anything else.

But Maple didn't think so. She asked me to keep a diary to write down what happens every day. Although I thought it was meaningless, Maple insisted, so I agreed.

After that, I asked Ban about the vase. Ban said it was a late birthday present from Shazo to Maple, and I had used it for sketching while waiting for my props.

Does Maple care about the vase this much because she's unsatisfied with the birthday gift I gave her?

#### January 15

2019-01-15 07:28:20

It rained today.

I don't like rainy days very much. Every time it rains, the world's colors turn gloomy. Yet, as though it were against me, Britain has many rainy days.

It’s hard for me to feel inspired when it rains, so I put down my paintbrush and walk around. Maple always looks happy. She likes rainy days.

Maybe next time I can try to paint a rain scene for her.

#### January 16

2019-01-16 08:37:37

Maple and Shazo went out to play today.

I don't know why Shazo always asks me what I think every time he visits Maple. After all, I can't make decisions for Maple.

But Shazo always looks happy every time he hears me say "whatever". I don't quite understand why.

Ban said that when men and ladies go out alone, they should notify and obtain the consent of their family members. Because my father is always away from home, Shazo has to come to me as the elder brother.

I still don't quite understand. When they were younger, Shazo came to visit Maple and didn't care about those sorts of things.

Ban laughed for a long time, and he said that when I have someone I like, I will understand.

What he meant is still unclear to me.

#### January 17

2019-01-17 08:35:00

Mary is gone.

Maple said it's my fault she's missing, and told me to find her myself.

To be honest, I don't care if Mary is there. She doesn't affect my painting, nor does she inspire me.

However, Ban said that mice might appear in the studio when Mary is not there. He refused to help, so I had to go out to find her.

Finally I found Mary up in a tree in the garden, shivering. I climbed up and took her down.

These days, she's listless, completely different from when she first came to the house. Back then, she often jumped from the studio to the garden and trampled on Maple's flowers.

Ban said it's because she's old, and it might not be long before I see it.

Birth, old age, sickness, and death are beyond my control, but at least I can paint a picture of it.

#### January 18

2019-01-18 09:07:28

Today is a very quiet day.

At least, it was.

In the afternoon Shazo suddenly broke into my studio and asked me to paint a portrait for him.

Not only was I in a bad mood from being interrupted while creating, but just by looking at his face, I felt uninspired. I refused without hesitation.

He spent the rest of the time making trouble in my studio, exactly the same as when he was a kid.

These sorts of times make me miss Maple, since Shazo would never create such noise were she here.

Then he got tired and fell asleep, which was also exactly the same as when he was a child, and could sleep wherever he grew tired.

You'll get sick, idiot.

#### January 19

2019-01-19 09:41:38

Today I went to the garden to sketch.

In the garden there is a patch of my mother's favorite roses. I went to them.

The large tracts of roses are connected into a blood-red sea from which people cannot look away.

I was like a sailor seduced by a siren, trapped in it, unable to extricate myself.

Let's stay a little longer today.

#### January 20

2019-01-20 08:34:22

Today is a day to learn swordsmanship.

Although my father no longer expects me to be his ideal heir, he still asks me to set aside one day a week to study with other noble children. Today happens to be a fencing class.

To be honest, between waving a sword or watching someone else waving a sword, I would rather study the texture and grain of it.

But Shazo is clearly enthusiastic about fencing.

I am not qualified to point fingers at other people’s hobbies, so it's not a bad thing that he can happily enjoy fencing.

It would simply be better if I wasn’t forced to participate.

#### January 22

2019-01-22 09:45:22

Today I was stopped by Maple.

She said I didn't write in my diary yesterday, and I had no perseverance, no determination.

I vaguely remember that I spent all night finishing a painting yesterday, and thus did not write a diary entry.

But how did Maple know? Is she peeking at my diary?

It seems that it would be better to not write some things in this diary.

#### January 23

2019-01-23 09:35:54

Today I talked to Maple.

I asked her if she had read my diary. Although she denied it, her flustered expression was too obvious. She must have read it.

I didn’t want to attack her, so I told her that if you want to move other people’s things, you must get their permission first. You can't do it yourself.

I wonder if she listened to me.

#### January 24

2019-01-24 09:41:16

Today is a sunny day.

The sun is always refreshing, so I chose a balcony with good lighting to draw from life.

Mary seems to like the sun very much too, and has been sleeping at my feet.

Today is a very easy day.

#### January 25

2019-01-26 10:00:55

Today Shazo pulled me along to go hunting.

I thought I could just drop by to take in the scenery, so I went, but Shazo got involved. As a result, he ended up injuring both of my feet.

Although I didn't think it was a big deal, Maple was worried half to death and cried for a long time.

If I had known what would happen, I would not have gone.

#### January 26

2019-01-26 10:08:25

Today my father hosted a banquet at our home.

Ban said what he was celebrating...

I don't remember, but I don't think it is important.

My father said I must be present as the heir to the Valden family.

Meaningless greetings, dinner that can only be wasted and not finished, noisy, hypocritical, meaningless everything.

Still, I suppose I should thank Shazo.

Because he injured my feet, I don’t have to dance with those superficial women who only care for fame and fortune. Seeing them surround themselves with money and accessories without aesthetics makes me sick.

It would be great if such days could stay far away from me.

#### January 27

2019-01-27 10:41:09

Today is one of the rare days when no one will disturb me.

Shazo said he felt guilty, so he probably won't bother me for a while.

Maple wanted me to rest, so she didn't bother me either.

Ban...

Ban is responsible for helping me sort out the condolence gifts sent by idlers who have money and nothing to spend it on.

I don’t understand the reaction to minor injuries; I don't think it's a serious problem, so why are they making such a big deal out of just one or two?

Well, at least I'm happy and at leisure.

#### January 28

2019-01-28 10:37:29

Nothing happened today.

#### January 29

2019-01-29 10:38:58

Mary passed away today.

I'm not feeling well.

Mary was a gift from Shazo and Maple to me, and has been with me for many years.

I buried her in the garden under the balcony where she often basked in the sun.

I sat there from dark to dawn.

## References

1. ↑ Original creator diary entries, English translation with translator's notes
2. ↑ Painter's diary - original backstory information (Chinese)

### Original Creator's Diary entries links

1. ↑ Painter's diary - 1st entry
2. ↑ Painter's diary - 2nd entry
3. ↑ Painter's diary - 3rd entry
4. ↑ Painter's diary - 4th entry
5. ↑ Painter's diary - 5th entry
6. ↑ Painter's diary - 6th entry
7. ↑ Painter's diary - 7th entry
8. ↑ Painter's diary - 8th entry
9. ↑ Painter's diary - 9th entry
10. ↑ Painter's diary - 10th entry
11. ↑ Painter's diary - 11th entry
12. ↑ Painter's diary - 12th entry
13. ↑ Painter's diary - 13th entry
14. ↑ Painter's diary - 14th entry
15. ↑ Painter's diary - 15th entry