So I was reading my reviews earlier and the most recent review addressed the apparent lack of translations for certain sentences and phrases through out the story. I was unaware that this was a problem that some of my readers might be experiencing, especially those who read on phones. Anyone who has had this problem has Oniwuufu to thank for bringing the problem to my attention. From now on I'll try to double check as often as I can before I post to add any needed translations.
Also, another review (from the apparently devoted Dragon) said that I should write in a drinking contest between Germany and O.C. Ireland. I like the idea a lot, but am unsure about adding an O.C. character into the story. Help me decide here bros! Please try to leave a review saying if you like the idea or not, i'm too conflicted to make the choice myself... Thanks for the help if you decide to!
Also (again), Happy Easter!
59. "Hey West, Netherlands told me a funny joke yesterday. Wanna hear it?"
"Sure."
"Why are there so many tree lined streets and leafy lanes in France?"
"I don't know. Why?"
"Because Germans like to march in the shade."
"Sie blödmann..."
60. Still bent on using his cultural-diffusion idea, Japan began to teach Germany the art of origami. The first lesson yielded noting but cuts, paper wads, and a new variety of German swears; but eventually he progressed, making crafts ranging from the typical swan to an intricate orbs and even a small dragon. Japan couldn't be happier that his friend has taken the skill so well; but others, like his boss and brother, are getting tired of finding important documents and other papers folded into birds and other animals.
61. With Easter coming up, Ukraine thought it was important that Germany learn how to celebrate the holiday in style. And what says style more than intricate Ukrainian egg art. She surprised him at his house the day before Easter with a basket of eggs (some painted, some blank), special paints, and stencils.
"Germany, you probably don't remember how to celebrate Easter so I'll show you how to do it right."
"Uhh... Thank you Miss Ukraine. I was planning on just doing nothing today though..."
"Nonsense! You have to celebrate Easter! I brought my egg painting kit to help you."
"I don't know how to paint an egg."
"That's why I'm going to show you how."
"... Okay..."
Ukraine guided him to the table and unpacked her kit. Germany stared at all the tools and paints, wondering if it was really that important that he learn. He heard that Ukraine was really sensitive when it came to rejection and anger, so he figured that he would learn to keep her happy.
"I invented egg painting you know."
"Really?"
"Really. Me and my people have been making world famous egg craft for over 2,000 years."
She held up one of her example eggs for Germany to see. It was black with golden crosses evenly spaced around the body. The crosses themselves were detailed with swoopy cross-hatch designs and jeweled borders. Around the crosses were roses painted so well they almost looked like pictures. How did she expect him to do something like that?
"Obviously this is a professional egg. I'll start you off with something easier."
She pushed the paints in his direction and put a blank egg in his hand.
"Paint a clean stripe around the middle of that egg for me. Choose any color you want, just make it clean."
Germany did as he was asked. He grabbed a brush and dipped the end in the red paint. He started slowly, the line coming out fairly clean, but as he sped up, the line began to get uneven and shaky. He completed the circle and held it out to Ukraine.
"Good... A little choppy, but good. Now, make the line wider."
Germany quickly complied and fattened the stripe up.
"Now put a large black line on top, the same width as the red one."
He put the requested line on the egg, taking care to make it look clean.
"Good, Germany."
"I see what your making me do here."
Ukraine gave a small smile.
"Then you know what comes next."
Without being told, Germany put a yellow stripe on the bottom part of the egg, making sure that it covered up the unevenness of the red stripe.
"Tada! Now you have a German egg Germany! I knew you would be good at this."
"Ja. I guess I am a good egg painter."
"Would you like to do another?"
"Yes."
That's how the two spent their Easter; at Germany's table making friends over eggs. When it was all over, Germany came out of the experience with an egg for himself, Italy, Japan, and (if he would ever answer) America. Ukraine make a few also and gave them all to Germany, saying that they would spoil before she got home.
62. "Hey West! I've got another joke for ya'!"
*sigh* "Ja..."
"What did the German clock maker say to the clock that only went "tick tick tick"? "
"What?"
"Vee haf vays to make you tock."
"I'm going to punch you if you don't stop."
"Aww... Is some one being a sauerkraut?"
*punch*
So there it is! This was kinda the Easter special chapter, at least to me. I hope you all enjoyed the German jokes that Prussia used! Also, I didn't make up the stuff about Ukraine and the Easter eggs. They really were invented in Ukraine and they really are the coolest eggs you'll ever see! Go check some out, they look awesome!
Please review! Happy Easter! Au revoir!
Sie blödmann...- You dumbass...
