Etoilia's Black Christmas Translation Chapter 3

Chapter 3: What matters is your Aptitude for Art. Part 1
Yuno: Sorry about that, Ruki-chan.

Ruki: I-it's fine. I was just a little shocked when Merry-chan suddenly pulled me along...

Ruki: I'm curious about the black snow too.

Yuno: ...It's a strange sight, isn't it? I've never seen or drawn black snow before.

Ruki: It's not something that happens in my manga either. Fantasy... Maybe Tsu-chan has drawn something like that.

Merry: It seems this area is already completely covered in black snow.

Ruki: ....?

Merry: What's wrong, Ruki?

Ruki: I thought I saw something sparkle around that tree just now... was it just my imagination?

Merry: Tch.... I don't think so. Who's over there! Show yourself!

???: ...to think we'd be found so soon!

Yuno: ...Snowmen?

Snowman: We won't lose to you, black snow!

Snowman 2: We won't let you turn us black, no we won't!

Ruki: Um, we're only here because we were curious about the black snow so... uh, what should we do...

Yuno: You should calm down too, Ruki-chan. It's alright, we're not your enemies.

Snowman: ...Really?

Snowman 2: You're not allies of the black snowmen?

Merry: Yep, really. Do we look like we're with them?

Snowman: ...No, you don't.

Ruki: Would you tell us what happened? About the black snow, and yourselves...

Snowman: I see, you're just people from the town, huh.

Snowman 2: And not allies of the black snowman, yep.

Snowman A・B: We're sorry.

Yuno: T-there's no need to apologize.

Ruki: So, what are you two doing here?

Snowman: We're here because... we were running from the black snow.

Snowman: We were preparing for Christmas in our village when suddenly, black snow started falling.

Snowman 2: Before we knew it, the entire village was covered in black snow...... and then the black snowmen attacked.

Snowman 2: Amongst them was a big boss-like snowman, and a little girl.

Snowman 2: That's why, when we first saw your group, we thought you were allies of the black snowmen...

Merry: I see. Black snow, Black snowmen, and a little girl too...

Merry: It's become quite the troublesome affair.

Merry: But even if you run, the black snow will keep falling. What was your plan?

Yuno: Maybe you should try shoveling the snow. We'll help, okay?

Ruki: But... at the rate it's falling, that's going to be difficult. Is there something else we could try...?

Snowman: Um... I've got a request for you guys. Can you guys draw?

Ruki: Y-yeah...

Yuno: Yep. Though I'm still learning, and there are lots of people who are better than me so...

Snowman: Then, you should know what these are.

Ruki: Uhh... painting tools, right? A brush and paint... So this is what was shining before, huh.

Snowman: As I thought! I'd like you to repaint the black snow with these tools.

Merry: Meaning... these thing can do something about the black snow?

Snowman: Yes. With these tools, you can repaint the black snow white.

Snowman: Especially when used by people like you - people who possess an aptitude for art!

Snowman: I beg of you! With your powers, save us from this black snow!

Yuno: O-okay. Ah, but if that's the case, we should leave it Hiro-san, who's better

Ruki: I'll do it.

Yuno: Ru-ruki-chan?

Ruki: It seems our abilities are required. We've got no choice but to answer the call, right!?

Ruki: Something... like that?

Yuno: Imagine the snow was white... and paint....

Yuno: W-woah! The snow really did become white...

Merry: Hey, is it me, or does the snow Ruki painted have a lewd shape?

Ruki: I-it's just you!

Ruki: But even if we turn the snow white, when the black snow falls we'll have to do it again.

Merry: Which means, we've got no choice but to find a way to stop the black snow from falling.

Merry: We've got to find them soon... the big boss-like black snowman, and the little girl.

Yuno: We also need to find someone else who can use the brush.

Yuno: It'll help the snowmen if we can turn more of the snow back, right?

Snowman 2: Thank you, Yuno. Is there anyone in town that will help?

Yuno: Yep. Hifumi and the rest are helping with party preparations, so they should be at the venue...

Ruki: W-what's wrong Yuno-san?

Yuno: Wh-what should we do... we left without explaining anything to the rest...

Yuno: They must still be waiting for us. Uh, let's go back and explain it to them before coming back...

Merry: You need to repaint the snow white Yuno, so it's better if you stay here. I'll let them kn....

Snowman 2: I'll go! So, I just need to call Hifumi and the rest here, and explain the situation, right?

Yuno: Y-yeah... that would be really helpful. But will you be alright?

Snowman 2: Leave it to me. You're already doing your best, so now it's our turn to shine.

Yuno: ...I wonder if he'll make it there alright?

Merry: If necessary, I'll go with him. It's what I was originally going to do after all.

Yuno: Were you?

Merry: If an aptitude for art is required, then I should leave it in the hands of people like you and Sana.

Merry: Ah, I'll help out in whatever way I can of course. Though, the only thing I can do is physical work.

Snowman: Thank you too, Merry.

Merry: Yeah yeah. Well, I'm not like Ruki but...

Merry: It does make me feel bad if I refused someone in need of help.

Translation by KKohaku21