Uesugi Clan Main Story/0-1

**Player**
Nn…Nnnn… Huh? I….fainted at that time…
(Eh…!?)

*I was surprised at the scene that appeared before my eyes, it made me blink.*

**Player**
(Forest…?)

*As I look further, the trees grow thicker. There were no streetlights or buildings in the area.*

**Player**
Why am I…in a place like this?

*No one answered my question. Only the sound of the trees’ leaves swaying in the wind can be heard.
Alone in an unknown place. No sign of people. The moment I realized that, I was hit with anxiety.*

**Player**
(What on earth happened!? What happened to me!? What do I do now-)
(…No, worrying won’t help)

*I hit my trembling feet and started to walk around.*

**Player**
(Anyway, I have to get out of here! There must be a station or a bus stop nearby. Besides, I might be able to meet someone on the way…!)

*However, without any knowledge or clues, time only passed-*

**Player**
(That’s strange…I already walked a lot, does this place really have any direction? I don’t have anything to use as mark, so I don’t know…)

*Still, I have to do this, somehow. Focus on courage, go forward, and keep going forward.
Then, after a while the forest is cut off-*

**Player**
Ah…!

*There were small houses located below the cliff. For a moment I felt relieved.*

**Player**
Rather than a town, it’s…a village? I only see those in historical drama…
But if there are houses, there might be people… Let’s go anyway…!
(Hmm? Something is groaning…)

*I looked back for a moment, and made a small cry. There were big monsters I’ve never seen before. I was surrounded.*

**Player**
(What…is this…)

*I braced myself from the monsters, and put my strength in my feet. I reflexively backed away and my body suddenly tilted.*

**Player**
(I forgot this is a cliff! What should I do…I might fall! Am I…going to die here?)
Eh…?

*Suddenly, people dived in with a swift move, and the monsters were cut down.

While I heard everything, a person held their hand with my free one, and then pulled me a little.*

**Player**
Kyaa…!

*I’m not used to landing really well. But thanks to that, I did not fall off the cliff.*

**Player**
(I’m so glad I’m saved…)
(I…It’s not the time to be relieved! First of all, I have to say thank you…)

**Uesugi Kenshin**
Young girl, are you hurt?

**Player**
Ah…

*Silver hair fluttered smoothly along with their dignified presence. It felt like ice, it shot through me.*

**Player**
(A bit scary…but…so beautiful…)

*I kept wondering about it, In addition to that, I could hear another groan.
I noticed it and turned my eyes, it was the same figure as before, I saw the monster jump towards the man.*

**Player**
Watch out…!

*The man only looked back slowly. At that time, the monster was already too close-*

**Player**
(No, I don’t want this!)
…Huh?

*The monster that jumped over was instantly bisected.*

**Kakizaki Kageie**
Kenshin-sama! Were you hurt!?

**Uesugi Kenshin**
It is no problem, I was saved.

**Kakizaki Kageie**
This much, it was so easy!

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
When you see the demon, you instantly hit it.

**Kakizaki Kageie**
That’s true. Don’t tell me, this thing tried to go to the place close to the castle…

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
It was good that we defeated it before they can attack people.
By the way, Kenshin-sama, who is that?

**Uesugi Kenshin**
An unknown girl. She was attacked by the demon.

**Kakizaki Kageie**
For a girl to be here at the foot of the mountain, that’s strange. Hey young girl, is there a person in the village?

**Player**
Um…

*Because I still could not swallow the situation, I did not know how to answer the question. The man called Kenshin-sama turned his back on me.*

**Uesugi Kenshin**
There could still be demons around. If you do not want to be eaten, leave this place immediately. Okay?

**Player**
Eh!? Ah, please wait!

**Uesugi Kenshin**
What is it?

**Player**
Thank you for your help. Also, umm…I am *Player*.
I don’t know where this place is, and I also don’t know how to go home.
That’s why, please…! Could you please help me…?

*I desperately lowered my head, and then an answer came back after the interruption.*

**Uesugi Kenshin**
All right. You can take refuge in our castle.

**Player**
R…Really? Thank you very much!

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
What now, Kenshin-sama. Isn’t it dangerous to invite a stranger who doesn’t know anything to the castle?

**Kakizaki Kageie**
Don’t you think her appearance is suspicious?

**Uesugi Kenshin**
But it’s impossible to leave her at the mountains.
First of all, those with power have an obligation to protect those without power. If they ask for help, I will not refuse more.

*With those words, the two looked at each other’s faces and to me, and I shrugged my shoulders.*

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
Understood. If that is what Kenshin-sama says.

**Kakizaki Kageie**
Young girl, you are lucky. You should give thanks to Kenshin-sama’s generous heart.

**Player**
Y-Yes! Thank you very much! Um…Kenshin-san?

**Kakizaki Kageie**
What?! You don’t know this person’s name?! This is the territory of the Uesugi. He should be well known. ….Hey, don’t tell me you’re from another country?

**Player**
E-Eh? T…that’s wrong!

**Kakizaki Kageie**
Then, answer.

**Player**
(Come to think of it…U…Kenshin…Uesugi….I’ve heard this somewhere)
…Ah! Could it be…Uesugi Kenshin? A Sengoku warlord…

**Kakizaki Kageie**
What, so you actually know! Anyway, this one here is Uesugi Kenshin! He is who rules this Uesugi territory!

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
Kageie. To talk about such things to a stranger who doesn’t know…

**Kakizaki Kageie**
Well, it’s fine right? At least Kenshin-sama will not be in a disadvantage to a degree! Also-
…I don’t believe this girl.

*My body stiffened unexpectedly as I received a doubtful gaze.*

**Uesugi Kenshin**
Kageie, Kagemochi. That’s enough, let’s go back to the castle. Young girl, you should follow along if you want to come.

**Player**
Y-Yes! …Huh?

**Uesugi Kenshin**
What’s wrong?

**Player**
I’m sorry, my lower back is falling out…

*Everything is so unrealistic. It must be because of things happening so fast.*

**Uesugi Kenshin**
........

**Player**
(H-He’s staring…! After all I was told I can leave…what should I do…)

*Seeing me with such anxiety, Kenshin-san bent down, then he put my arms behind me, and lifted me from my knees.*

**Player**
(Eh?! This position…don’t tell me…p-princess carry?!)
U…Ummm…Y…You don’t need to do this!

**Uesugi Kenshin**
Why? You cannot stand, right?

**Player**
Y…Yes, but…

**Uesugi Kenshin**
Let’s go.

*As Kenshin-san said that, he started to walk.*

**Player**
(For some reason, Kenshin-san…although I have no idea, I feel like he’s not a bad person…?)
(His way of speaking is very cold, but well, maybe he really is a nice person…)

**Uesugi Kenshin**
You can use this room however you like.

**Player**
Yes! Thank you very mu-
(Eh, gone?!)

**Kakizaki Kageie**
Oi little girl, Kenshin-sama said that if you try to do strange things, I’m watching outside the room!

**Player**
Eh?! What do you mean by tha-
(…He left.)
(So…the room was lent to me. Kenshin-san and Kageie-san have that attitude, that’s why I have to keep quiet…)

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
Think of it as your room, so you can relax.

**Player**
Kagemochi-san!

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
It will soon be nightime, and it will cool down. I will prepare things that you can put on the table.

**Player**
Kagemochi-san, thank you very much for your kindness.

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
Fufu, Kenshin-sama is the one who invited you to this castle. It is natural for me to entertain you.

*Gently smiling, Kagemochi-san suddenly and gently placed his lips against my ear.*

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
…As long as you do not hurt Kenshin-sama, ok?

**Player**
E..Eh…

**Amakasu Kagemochi**
Well then, I will bring a change of clothes. It’s useless to go out without permission.

**Player**
(I was surprised… Kagemochi-san’s tone, it easily got cold…
Even though I was told I can relax, I don’t think I can feel that…)

*As I sighed, the fusuma door gently opened.*

**Player**
(Did someone come back?)
(Nn? No, it’s not a person. Why, it’s a white one)

**Imari**
I finally found you! "Girl from another world!"

**Player**
(Eh…a raccoon? The raccoon talked!?)

**Imari**
Oh, I apologize, I must’ve surprised you. Good evening, I am Imari!You are who Himemiko-sama had talked about, the "Girl from another world", isn’t that right? It’s nice meeting you!

**Player**
W…Wait a second. Himemiko-sama? Different world? What do you mean?

**Imari**
I will tell you in order! Hmmm-

*Apparently, in here, "Kouga" is a world that seems to be similar to the age of warring states.
 Now in "Kouga", there are "Moon Fang Clans" which include "Werewolves" and "Vampires".
They have been fighting for supremacy.*

**Player**
(Werewolves…that reminds me, at that time I could not hear…Kenshin-san and everyone, they had ears like wolves…)
(Then, I came to this different world of the warring states era?!)

*Right that moment, a sense of crisis has grown.
At the situation I am in right now, and the presence of Imari-kun, I realized that this is not an illusion but a reality.*

**Player**
Hey, Imari-kun. How can I…get back to my original world?

**Imari**
I’m sorry, I do not know…
But, you were predicted by Himemiko-sama to come to Kouga, perhaps she knows!

**Player**
T…then…!

**Imari**
Ah, um…about that. Right now, Himemiko-sama’s whereabouts are unknown…

**Player**
Eh?!

**Imari**
However, just before Himemiko-sama disappeared, she said to look for the "Girl who came from another world", if there is such a person. She said she can rely on you.
If these words…If these are the only clues that can lead to Himemiko-sama, I will not ignore it!
So, please! Let’s look for Himemiko-sama together!

**Player**
(The way to return to the real world…If there is nothing other than finding Himemiko-sama…)
Okay, I understand. I will help you, Imari-kun.

**Imari**
Is that true?! Thank you very much! Um…

**Player**
I am *Player*. It’s nice to meet you, Imari-kun.

**Imari**
Yes, let’s do our best together.

## Notes

1. ↑ *Player* here literally says Kenshin’s name in katakana (ケンシン), as if she doesn’t know how to pronounce his name/does not know what his actual name is.

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*Translated by Vira*