1902: Anglo-Japanese Alliance Signed
Oh, so that's Mt. Fuji, eh?
It's pretty big.
No, that's just an ordinary mountain.
HETALIA
Hey Japan, what exactly is that strange-looking thing?
Oh, that's just a Tengu chair.
[Tengu Chairs] They say that these were used for Tengus to take a short rest. Pine trees, Cedar trees, and boulders were labeled as chairs for Tengus and were used as markings to warn people from climbing any higher because they were entering the Tengus' territory.
In the old days, monsters called Tengus appeared a lot
and caused mischief for people.
I-Is that a bad guy?
They're also considered gods of the mountains, so we can't really label them as "bad guys"...
Oh, so that's a Tengu, huh?
Hey, he's waving at us!
Hello there!
HETALIA
Hey Japan, that noisy kid is starting to get on my nerves.
Really?
I'm sorry about that.
But I... live alone.
I'm sure he's exhausted from his long trip.
So he's probably seeing hallucinations due to that.
Mr. England, I recommend you try out the bath first, before you have your meal.
Japan's been acting kinda strange for a while.
I guess this is what they call "culture shock".
I wonder if I did something weird?
Oh my, a human is here!
We apologize! We'll be out in no time!
It's fine.
I don't have a problem with you guys being in here.
T-Thank you for your kindess, sir.
Moving right along, I apologize for asking you this right after we just met,
but could you teach me a thing or two about Japanese culture?
Of course!
There's no one who knows more about Japanese culture than myself!
Don't you agree?
Sure do!
The sushi that you foreigners usually picture was actually created pretty recently.
Wow, I didn't know that.
I recommend fish from Kanazawa!
Mr. England, you were in there for quite a while.
I was having a lively conversation with the guys who were already in there, and I had a lot of fun.
Huh?!
Well, if you'll excuse me, I'm heading to bed.
I-I see. Good night.
Like I said, I'm the only one who lives here...
HETALIA
Sir...! Sir!
It's me. Thanks for being so friendly to me back there.
Oh, it's you guys.
It was a pleasure talking to you two.
What do you say we go to the bath again tomorrow?
I'd love to, but we're going to head back deep into the mountains tonight.
Which is why we wanted to enjoy the bath tonight, since it's our last night here.
Thank you!
You know, back in the day, humans were still scared of us,
but some of them believed in us and got along really well with us.
But it's a new era now.
Next thing we know, our existence has transformed into nothing but a superstition.
I even used to chat with Mr. Japan in the past...
But not anymore...
B-But I don't see why you guys can't just stay here-
No, the era where we were allowed to roam in the public has long ended.
I'm glad I was able to have an enjoyable, final night with you, sir.
I see...
Well then, sir. Take care!
You too. Let's go for a bath again someday.
Yes, that sounds good!
Hey! So you're the one who was making all that noise this afternoon!
Get back here!
Hey!
You...! Dammit!
You're quick!
I'm sick of telling you that I live alone!
Get back here!
Now now Father, how about some sake?
Hello Mother, hello Mother.
I can't forget that taste,
of the nikujaga I ate before!
Draw a circle, and there's Earth!
Look closely, and there's Earth!
Might it be Earth? My name is Japan.
Ah, a fabulous world
that can be seen with a single swipe of a paintbrush.
White rice is the best.
Simply splendid!