Katarina's 18th Birthday SS Story Translation
I have translated Satoru Yamaguchi’s SS Story about Katarina's 18th birthday:
Series: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Story Title: Katarina's 18th Birthday
Source: Satoru Yamaguchi’s Blog
Credits: maboroshi-no
Translation below ⮟
Katarina's 18th Birthday
Monkey Girl: Uwaah! It's pouring down!
As I was about to leave through the doorway, I finally realized that it was pouring down outside.
Because I slept in and got ready in a panic, I didn't have time to check the weather outside.
I had planned to ride my bike to my meeting place with Acchan, but with how things were, I would be soaking wet by the time I arrived.
Monkey Girl: What should I do?
After I had muttered this, as I was gazing outside confused over what to do, behind me…
???: Hey, what's wrong? Go out already.
Someone told me this.
When I looked back, it was my second older brother wearing nice clothes. He was probably going out too.
Monkey Girl: Well I'd like to, but it's pouring down outside. Now I'll be soaking wet by the time I arrive.
When I replied this, my older brother grinned.
Monkey Girl's Brother: I'm borrowing the car, so no problem for me.
He said this while flaunting the car's keys. It seemed like my older brother, who already had his driving license, had borrowed the car from our parents to go out.
Monkey Girl: Eeeeh, so lucky! Give me a ride!
When I promptly asked him, my brother said "Eh~" with a reluctant voice, but he asked me where I was going in a "Let's still ask…" way.
Then, when I told him,
Monkey Girl's Brother: Aaah, I have no choice then. It's on the way, so I'll give you a ride.
He said.
Monkey Girl: Thank you.
After I had thanked him,
Monkey Girl's Brother: I'll have you return the favor when you have your license.
After he had said this, I told my brother,
Monkey Girl: Okay~
…I cheerfully replied.
Like this, I had my brother drive me to my destination and I fully enjoyed myself without getting soaked.
Then, around the time I went back, the rain had already stopped so I happily skipped back home.
Afterward, I happened to hear from my mother that my brother's destination and mine were in completely opposite directions.
It seemed like he had said "It was on the way" so I wouldn't feel bad about it.
On a general basis, my brother treated me roughly and I wouldn't say that he talked nicely, but I had known for a long time that he was actually incredibly nice.
Alright, once I had my license, I would drive my brother this time. I decided this in my heart.
Anne: …rina, Lady Katarina, please wake up. It's morning.
When I opened my eyes after being called, Anne was standing there like always.
This was my familiar room in the Claes house.
It seemed like I had a very nostalgic dream. Not of my current life, but of my previous one.
I often had these dreams when I was 8 after I had regained memories, but I mostly hadn't these last few years. As I thought it was unusual…
Anne: Today is your birthday, isn't it? Happy birthday.
Anne said this with a smile.
Right. Today was my 18th birthday.
18 years old. I had finally exceeded the age I had in my past life. It might have been why I had that dream.
In my past life, I died in an accident when I was 17 years old.
Because I didn't reach the age of 18, I couldn't get my driving license… and as a result, I couldn't drive my older brother anywhere.
Even though I wanted to repay what he had done for me, I couldn't repay him.
I couldn't thank him for all he'd done for me or anything. I felt a throbbing pain in my chest.
Anne: Lady Katarina, is something wrong?
Anne, who was sensitive to my changes, asked this with a worried expression.
Katarina: No, it's nothing. I was just dazed after waking up.
I said this because I didn't want to worry Anne.
Anne: If it seems like you're unwell, please tell me immediately. Otherwise, everyone coming to the party will worry.
Since she had said this,
Katarina: Okay, I understand.
I replied this.
Today, my birthday party was scheduled to be held.
Even though I had said "party", it wouldn't be anything as big as the one held for my 15th birthday. It would be an intimate one with only close friends and family.
It seemed like Father and Keith had planned on a family celebration at first, then everyone got wind of this and eagerly asked to join the celebrations, so they decided to hold a party.
I didn't know the details, but… How should I put it? Last year and the year before, it also ended up like this, with everyone celebrating my birthday. How long would this continue? Maybe until I got married?
I was a little embarrassed but I certainly felt happy.
I shook off the earlier pain that was running through my chest and firmly raised my face.
Feeling down because of things of the past (life) would be improper to everyone celebrating my birthday.
Today, I would smile and express lots of gratitude to everyone celebrating my birthday.
?: Happy birthday.
?: Happy birthday!
The party started and I received birthday wishes from everyone.
Then I received presents. Farming tools, top-grade seedlings, and romance novels.
Everyone knew my tastes well.
Geordo: Katarina, look, these sweets are popular. Please enjoy them.
Geordo said this with a smile, then put the sweets on a plate and offered them to me.
With the same smile, Mary came over, and…
Mary: Lady Katarina, this is the new creation of your favorite pastry shop. Please enjoy it.
After saying this, she presented a plate to me.
Everyone really knew my tastes well.
Just from this, I felt incredibly happy and started smiling.
Geordo: Lady Mary, I was just recommending these sweets to Katarina.
Mary: And I have a different recommendation. When it comes to recommendations, there should be no rule stipulating that the swiftest wins.
Geordo: No, this is not what I meant. What I am asking you is to please refrain from getting in between a couple of fiancés engaging with each other.
Mary: In that case, I shall also ask you to refrain from getting in between friends engaging with each other.
As the two of them started bantering like this with smiling faces,
Keith: Big Sister, these are the sweets that you said you wanted to eat the other day…
When Keith came over and said this, Geordo and Mary directed, this time, their smiles toward him.
Geordo / Mary: I was just recommending sweets to (Lady) Katarina!
Because they had said this in a clear voice, Keith froze.
Sophia: Lady Katarina, let's discuss romance novels! About this new book that has just come out yesterday…
Nicol: Sophia, don't run. Calm down.
A sparkling-eyed Sophia and Nicol came over.
Maria: Umm, Lady Katarina. I have baked some new sweets for today.
With a shy smile, Maria gave me my favorite homemade sweets.
Alan: Hey, I'm borrowing that stage for a bit.
After saying this, Alan played violin for me on the small stage in the venue. A beautiful exhilarating melody flowed in the air.
For me to get such a celebration, I sincerely thought I was such a blessed person.
And then, it was time for the lively party to come to an end.
Geordo: You seem to have cheered up.
Geordo told me this in a voice only I could hear.
Katarina: ?
As I was confused because I didn't know what he meant, Geordo said,
Geordo: When the party started, you seemed a little down, so I was worried.
…he readily told me.
Katarina: You noticed?!
Even though I had been smiling so they wouldn't notice…
That's right. In the end, I couldn't shake off the memory of the dream from this morning, and the pain in my chest didn't disappear.
Even so, it was the party where everyone celebrated my birthday, so I put on a smile.
While doing so, I had fun, I felt happy, and before I knew it, I was really smiling.
Geordo: Yes, of course. I am your fiancé after all… or so I would like to say, but everyone else seems to have noticed as well.
After Geordo chuckled and said this, he moved his gaze to everyone. Curious, I looked in that direction.
When they noticed my gaze, each one smiled at me.
Everyone had noticed my gloom and been worried about me.
Katarina: Umm… I'm sorry. For making you worry.
After I had said this, Geordo was a little wide-eyed.
Geordo: Please don't worry about this. After all, this is something we did of our own accord.
Katarina: But…
Geordo: Besides, you'd do the same, Katarina. If I or the others were cheerless, you would also worry about us, right?
Katarina: Well, of course!
After I had firmly nodded and answered this, Geordo…
Geordo: And that's why we also worry about you in the same way. We are just repaying what you do for us. And when you cheered up during the party, we felt incredibly relieved and happy.
He said this and smiled. It was a very gentle smile.
Geordo: So please do not worry about this and just smile cheerfully.
Katarina: Thank you very much.
I thanked him from the bottom of my heart.
Mom, Dad, Big Bros, Acchan, everyone from my past life…
In this world I was reborn in, I met truly wonderful people.
To these gentle people precious to me, I would also repay the things that I couldn't during my past life.
Because I thought my precious people in my past life would surely say "It's fine".
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Villainess anime reviews
went on a bit of a binge, so here's a compilation:
I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss
rating: lots of fun
one of the funnier entries on this list in my opinion, i actually laughed out loud multiple times
the protagonist is a capable and determined lady, as well as slightly unhinged which i always enjoy, i love weird women
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this anime has everything: ducks, crows in bowties, crossdressing, ducks, video game brain rot, and ducks
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord
rating: at east somewhat interesting (still ongoing, episodes watched: 5)
aside from the gimmick a pretty standard isekai with pretty eh animation
a lot of this show is kinda boring, but there are still interesting and enjoyable moments
the protagonist is charming and probably the strongest part
i will probably be continuing to see what happens next so depending on that my opinion may change
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior
rating: charming
one of the series from this list that i enjoyed most, even if the story and the world are a bit simple, the characters and their struggles still work and aren't too difficult to get invested in
a bit more drama in this one, with tragic flashbacks (or whatever they're called if its abt an alternate plotline) that i found maybe a little too frequent
here the protagonist is also capable, driven, and quite traumatized, i wanna hold her in my hands like a baby bird
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
rating: cute!
the bisexual harem is a breath of fresh air
bakarina's dumbassery is a great source of comedy, she's also pretty lovable so the harem around her is believable. and i love a gal with a hobby
I'm in Love with the Villainess
rating: eh
kinda disappointed with this one, i was hoping for some fun gl story, but it could barely watch the first episode and had to force myself to try a few more in hopes it got better (it didnt)
the romance part felt more like harassment in those first episodes, and sure, ive read that it progresses further, but the protagonist didnt really endear herself to me with that
given the comedy tag on mal there were probably some jokes in it, i just couldn't identify many good ones
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
rating: hell yeah! (still ongoing, episodes watched: 6)
the best one of all shows listed and the only one that's not an isekai
much more grounded, with good worldbuilding and another capable lady as the protagonist, but this one even more so, as well as much more mature
very pretty, even if i find some character designs questionable :v
definitely got me hooked and i will be watching more
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