Kino no Tabi Volume 3 —The Beautiful World—
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Transcript of Kino no Tabi Volume 3 —The Beautiful World—
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Kino no Tabi Volume 3
Frontispiece: A Land of Love and Peace Power Play
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Frontispiece: A Land of Love and Peace
Power Play
My name is Riku, I am a dog. My master, Shizu, is a traveler. This
is a story about a certain time in a certain country.
What is that?
From the drivers seat of the buggy, Master Shizu sounded
surprised as a country came into view. Usually a country would
barricade itself with castle walls for protection against foreign
enemies; however, this country had nothing but a small fence to
keep animals in. Master Shizu met with the leader, and asked if
there were no walls because the country had an unmatched army.
There are no such barbaric things in our country, said the
leader with a sinister grin.
Then how do you protect your citizens? Master Shizu asked
somewhat shamelessly as expected of the former prince.
Youre too old fashioned, said the leader with a condescending
tone.
Master Shizu asked if there had been any attacks up until now.
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Based on my personal experience, theres more than I can count
on my hands and feet. Despite this, all matters were resolved
peacefully, and it will stay that way. We have no need for
murderous groups or walls that will hinder the natural scenery.
Then the leader said this with a dubious look on his face and with
his chest stuck out,
We have a Love and Peace Song. If we sing it, we can defeat
our enemies without fighting.
They seem to be at ease even without gates. Its bothering.
Master Shizus expression indicated his worry about staying for
too long in this country. He had wanted to leave, but because the
buggy needed repairs, we decided to stay.
One morning, the entire country was in an uproar. Word came
from across the plains that a neighboring countrys army would
be attacking. The enemy troops sent a messenger, who informed
us that a general offensive will be launched the next morning.
The leader came to see Master Shizu with a pleased face, andspoke to him with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, Well then mister
traveler, Im going to show you a beautiful spectacle. Tonight will
be fun.
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It became night. Light from a campsite could be seen beyond the
fences. On our side, a bonfire illuminated a large stage which had
been prepared beforehand. Master Shizu was beckoned by the
leader, and he came, wearing his favorite sword at his side.Master Shizu sat on a chair on the side of the stage, and I settled
between his legs.
The enemy troops formed its ranks and began marching until
they were lined up in front of the stage.
Look at these fools only capable of violence. And yet they willlose to us again.
The leader scornfully laughed and gave his subordinate some
instructions.
Master Shizu whispered to me, When its time to run, stick to
the usual plan.
People gathered on top of the stage. No matter how you looked
at it, they seemed like a chorus group. Matching the rhythm of
the conductors baton, they suddenly began singing. It was a
gently hummed melody. Before long, a beautiful woman in a
flashy dress appeared on the stage. Accompanying the back
chorus, a lovely voice began singing.
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The lyrics were along the lines of: love and peace are best,
fighting is foolish, kindness deep down in your heart, throwing
away weapons and picking up farming tools in their stead, and
so on. Master Shizu looked like he had overslept and had aheadache.
Suddenly, the enemy soldiers who had just been staring at the
spectacle started to change. Everyone put their weapons at their
feet and moved to the beat of the song. The songstress had just
stopped singing and was hailed with applause. Everyone joined
in happily with the merrymaking.
Take a look, mister traveler. They no longer have any interest in
fighting. The Song of Love and Peace changed them. Hmm