Dantesdarkqueen writes…

Since I'm a nib-nose, I'm kind of curious about your take on things here in the future. What is your favorite of the modern conveniences? What about your favorite non-practical modern convenience such as television, computers, and recorded music? What kind of fashions do you enjoy seeing each other wear the most? Also, given how much time you've been spending in "sessions", any plans for more kids? And how are you two getting along with all the people who followed you into the future?

Nagamasa: I know this question might be a little painful for you, but were you okay with Nobunaga marrying Oichi off to Katsuie after all was said and done? Was there somebody you would have preferred seeing her marry, somebody who might have taken better care of her in your stead? Was there any possible way that you and your son could have survived or even avoided your fates? Your being railroaded into suicide just doesn't sit well with me.

Oichi: Why the cup and ball? It doesn't make much sense as a weapon, so why not something more conventional, like a katana or a spear? Also, are you satisfied with the way in which you are portrayed in popular culture? I mean, in the Omnimusha series you're as bad as, if not worse than, your brother overall. Is there any particular reason the game designers decided to depict you in this manner? Hmmmm?

Nice talking with you both!

-Queen

Dear reader,

Not even Editor-chan is quite sure what a nib-nose is, but I take it as a negative comment on yourself? Anyway, my favorite of the modern conveniences would be…hmm, probably the convenience store, or "fushion"* foods, and the internet. I particularly like these convenience stores though—whatever food I want is always available, whether it's the chocolate-covered sticks, the noodles, or this thing called a…what is it called, Editor-chan? …she says, "Spamu musubi"**. Oh, I know musubiii~ but it's delicious! The thing that I hate most would be the television! Nagamasa-sama seems to like it a lot, though. And…this thing on the internet called…"porunogurafi"***? As Nobunaga-nii-san would say, "Worthless!"

Editor-chan plays a lot of music, so I was attracted to this band called Big Bang, and they sing in three different languages! They're so talented. But really, I suppose that it is non-practical, since it is on her computer and it is using up electricity. It is nice, though, listening to music as we fall asleep on the inflatable bed. So much more comfortable than the futon.

Lately, Nagamasa-sama's been wearing a lot of these collared shirts and polo shirts, and jeans, even though it's a hot summer. I suppose he's okay with it since he normally runs around with his three layers of armor. J-san, Editor-chan's special person, allows Nagamasa-sama to use his shoes and borrow clothing as necessary, and since his clothes are quite nice (Editor-chan says they're expensive), Nagamasa-sama always looks good now. Editor-chan said that she'll post a picture of us in "modern cloth-things" next time.

These "sessions" you speak of—ohh, you mean… (she blushes) Ahh, no? Lately, Nagamasa-sama has been very…needy. I don't know why, but I suppose it's kinda nice. Even though it means Editor-chan has to sleep on the couch downstairs while she's waiting for us to finish the business. Though…a son would be nice. The people here aren't super nice, but hospitable. Editor-chan's kaa-san is really nice to us, and always asks if we need anything, but most of the other people really don't pay attention to us. Editor-chan said that we should be glad we don't live in "the mainland", though, she didn't tell us why…

Ah, my kendama~ it was the closest thing when I went to help Nagamasa-sama the first time. I'm quite good with it, as you can already tell. There isn't much to do once you already know the Odawari castle, and I spent many hours playing with it before I was married. The ball is made out of wood, normally, and after quite a few hits to the face, you realize how effective it is as a weapon. It's not conventional, but it works for me.

I've been portrayed differently by each video game company, but I think I like Koei's version best. They probably interpret this behavior from my reputation as the Demon King's sister. But I am quite fierce when angered. Nagamasa-sama and Okuni know that already.

Ja ne,

Oichi

Dear reader,

My favorite invention of the future? What a good question. Oichi won't admit it, but she really likes this little silver thing, called a "vaiburetoru"****- (Oichi smacks him in the head) Ahh, well. I like these portable phones, since we can talk to each other even when we're apart. And there are games on it! I don't like this invention called the "kondomu"***** because it's so inconvenient…but Editor-san says that we're not allowed to have children while we're in the modern world.

Editor-san lets me play a lot of video games on her television, so I absolutely adore the Panasonic television she has right across from her bed. Even though Oichi doesn't like when I play so much, she gets into it too, though she won't say. The television and the air conditioner make for a perfect summer afternoon. And Oichi, of course.

Oichi buys a lot of pink clothing, if you haven't noticed. But, I think that she looks much better in baby blue or lavender. The underwear of the future looks so good on her, and when she wears that thing for her breasts (I can never remember what it's called), they make them look so much bigger and touchable. It's very hard to resist in public, you know.

Well, no kids at the moment, since Editor-san says so, but we have been making up for time that we lost. Or at least, I think so. And, well, my beloved is just irresistible. I probably shouldn't be saying this, but she is wonderful at pleasuring me. It's very hard to not push her down right now, since you've got me thinking about it, but we're in the dining room.

Uh, I guess I wouldn't have been happy either way. For her to die with me in Odani castle would have been tragic, but for her to marry another was a worse fate. Nobunaga-san was alive to witness Oichi's remarrying, but it was arranged by his third son, Nobutaka, who chose Katsuie as Oichi's new husband because he wanted to strengthen ties with him, instead of Hideyoshi. I completely disapprove of that arrangement, because though Oichi was used as an alliance to the Azai clan, there was no love in that relationship, only a deep understanding of friendship. I would have rather seen her marry…maybe Ranmaru. Though Katsuie is capable of taking care of himself, I'd feel safer giving Oichi to Ranmaru than the Devil Shibata.

Perhaps had I won the battle and killed my own brother-in-law, I would've survived, however, I have not the guts to kill my family. Events in history would have it that I die young. Had I not retreated into Odani and committed hara-kiri, I would've been escorted away from the burning Odani with my son, Manpukumaru, and put to the sword by Nobunaga-san anyway. Manpukumaru was put to the sword in actual history. I don't like the idea of dying either, but, I suppose it's what fate decided. It's okay now, though. At least Japan's got some of the best things in the world, like electronic devices.

Sincerely,

Azai Nagamasa

*-fusion, as in "fusion cuisine"

**-a slice of spam over a ball of rice wrapped in a piece of seaweed. Delicious.

***-Porn. :D

****-Vibrator!

*****-Condom. XD How M-rated this is.