- Translation by: spaceinvaderdud
- LJ Post
Japan: Excuse me, China. I shall count sheep to myself and hopefully fall asleep, so I insist that you lie down and rest too.
China: I can’t do that! If I do that, you’ll probably slip out and go home while I close my eyes! I’m staying right here until you’re fast asleep! Shan hai! Hurry and count now.
Japan: Very well then. Allow me to count.
*Counts until 1:14. Counts 10 sheep.*
China: How was that? Is sheep counting to yourself more effective?
Japan: I am afraid that it has not proven so.
China: I see… Well, you’ve only counted 10 sheep! It wasn’t effective too when I counted 10 sheep! You’ve still got a lot of counting ahead!
Japan: You seem to be bursting with vigor, China.
China: Of course I am! I’m determined to make you fall asleep after all! Until that happens, I’m not backing down!
Japan: I see… I am not sure if I can fufill your expectations.
China: Of course you can! Go on, Japan! Continue your counting!
Japan: I understand. I left off at 10, if I am not mistaken.
*Counts until 2:51. Counts 20 sheep.*
China: *yawns* So calm… You’re great at sheep counting, you know? I’m starting to feel sleepy myself. *yawns*
Japan: Is that so? I am grateful to hear that.
Japan: If I keep counting like this and make China fall asleep, I just might be able to return home!
China: Did you say something, Japan?
Japan: Oh no, I have not.
China: That face… that’s your thinking of a scheme face!
Japan: I am upset by that. That is not the case at all. I am starting to feel sleepy because of the counting and I wish to continue doing this.
China: Really?! I’m sorry for bothering you! Keep counting just like this!
Japan: Very well then. I shall now resume then.
*Counts until 4:47. Counts 30 sheep.*
China: *yawns*
Japan: Oh? Are you feeling tired, China? Since you seem tired, would you like to lie down?
China: No… My mission today is to stay awake and see that you get rest, Japan… I cannot fall asleep here so I shall keep standing.
Japan: The night has already grown so late. Please worry not about me and relax. I believe you said a few moments ago that rest is vital, correct?
China: That’s right… But you,
Japan: Be at ease. I am feeling quite tired at the moment and I feel like I can have a good night’s sleep.
China: Is…that so? I understand. I’ll lie down now.
China: Hey now, Japan. Just when you’re finally feeling sleepy, you’re going to stay awake if you keep talking to me. Continue counting…now. *yawns*
Japan: I understand. If you will excuse me..
*Counts until 7:07. Counts 40 sheep.*
China: Sheep…*mumbles in Chinese* You are…my little brother…
Japan: As I have said, I am not your little brother.
*China snores*
Japan: You are asleep, right? Good! Well then…
China: Japan!
Japan: Yes?!
China: Sheep…count…a few more…*sleeps*
Japan: Sleep talking? I believed he was awake for a moment. This is bad for my heart.
Japan: Very well then. I shall have to count a bit more just to be safe.
*Counts until 9:33. Counts 50 sheep.*
Japan: *sighs* Are you asleep now? If I return now, I can make it before the day is over!
Japan: Now then, I shall excuse myself for today now. Quietly…
China: Japan… you are…n’t cute…
Japan: Sound asleep I see. *quiet laugh* The moon really is beautiful tonight. I wonder if it shall be clear tomorrow?
*China snores*
Japan: I bid you a good night, China.
*exits*