>>11523
Great news, sadly I have to admit it makes little sense buying these untranslated.

Good thing SW is still very popular in Nipland. Should we get an official translation, I'll make sure to buy it.

>>11523
>mixture of moonrunes and slavrunes
What.

Second chapter announced?

http://beatarai.blog90.fc2.com/blog-entry-4053.html

It's being put up on Newtype's website, looks like it's monthly.
https://comic.webnewtype.com/contents/brave_witches_prequel/

I can dump a translation of the 0th chapter if anyone's interested.

>>12522
>thinking you need to ask to post Witch translations
New English words about witches make me feel good.

The Empire of Orussia.
Once, it was a country on the brink of being overrun by the mysterious Neuroi.

But their advance has been stopped thanks to the efforts of the Witches,
Girls who fly through the skies armed to the teeth.
Even with half of their land lost to them, humanity holds its ground.

4 years prior.

>>12524

What's going on!?
I hear some soldiers got into a fight.
Looks like one's from Fuso.
Has anyone called the military police!?

Now get lost!
Before I break your fighting spirit too!

"Destroyer" Kanno Naoe sets foot on the snowy land...!

Fuso Imperial Navy 343rd Flying Corps
Ensign Kanno Naoe

>>12525

Um... Excuse me...

[to the right of Nipa] What a huge crowd...

Sorry... Could I get through?
Uwa... This isn't good... What should I do?

Suomus Air Force
24th Aerial Squadron 3rd Company
Flight Sergeant Nikka Edvardine Katajainen

>>12526

It sounds like there's a fight going on...
Just my luck...

UWA!?
It's already so late!

If I can't force my way through here I won't make it in ti-

MWEH!?

>>12527

Ouch... I did it again... Jeez...

Today's just not my... Ah!

You bastard! Whaddaya think you're doing!?

Waaa! I'm really sor-! Kyah!?

Wha!!

>>12528

Fellas, it's not nice to do that you know.
Can't you see you're scaring the poor lady.

When it comes to girls you've got to behave a little more like a "gentleman".

Karlsland Air Force
JG52 7th Company
Flying Officer Waltrud Krupinski

>>12529

Don't fuck with me you damn brat!

Who're you callin' a "brat"?
...Hm?

Clear the street!
Who's the one that started all this?

Uh-oh... This isn't gonna go over well.

[to the left of Kanno] I think I over did it.

>>12530

Petersburg, Empire of Orussia early winter, 1943.

In order to defeat humanity's mortal enemy,
To take Orussia back from the mysterious Neuroi,

[near the soldiers, bottom panel] What about this one?
I'm not really sure.
Let's just take her back with us...

These girls were assembled to this snowy battlefield.

>>12531

At the same time.

...

Where is everyone!?

To be continued...

>Witches getting into fights.

How strange. Nao shouldn't have any issues with them.

Thank you for the translations, anon!

>>12522
Thanks a lot for the translation of this! Naoe sure was even more of a hothead before.

>>12534
Naoe is literally based on a hothead known for rampant overly aggressive behavior, why would she not pick up fights?
Guess you missed, but the break trio also gets jailed briefly.

Time for Chapter 1.

>>12532

Let me outta here!!

...

Tch.

>>12536

The story begins with the hero in jail...!?

>>12537

(tap-tap-tapping)

I guess it's not my imagination after all...
They sure are persistent

Whaddaya want?

Finally a response.

It's a... girl?

I'm getting bored, why don't we keep each other entertained?

>>12538

So, why are you in here?

Buzz off.

Come on, you can tell me.

...I got in a fight.
The usual story.

When I came to Petersburg,
I saw some soldiers trying to make a move on a reporter.

I butted in to stop 'em, but the jerks weren't taking me seriously...

Hahaha! So that was you, huh?

I saw that big fight going on in the streets.
I was wondering who started it.

>>12539

...
So anyway, what're you in for?

I got caught up in that fight.

...
[next to Kanno's head] Seriously.

I guess that's my fault.
Sorry about that.

Don't worry about it. It's been awhile since I've been in a place like this anyway.

Hm... Wait a sec...

The reason I'm always in isolation like this is because I'm a Witch.
So that must mean...

Are you a Witch?

Yep.

>>12540

You're Kanno Naoe from Fuso, right?

How'd you know?

Part of Fuso's European fleet, active on the Eastern Front, and cute to boot? You're downright famous.

Hey, is it true you're some kind of lone wolf without any sense of cooperation?

Who told you that? I'll send 'em flying.

I've also heard you've got some first-rate skills.
You're one of Fuso's proud ace Witches.

>>12541

You can just forget about that.

How cold.

Our last operation was supposed to finally liberate Orussia, but it felt like we just regressed.
Because no matter how many you'd get rid of, the Neuroi just kept coming and coming.
It was useless - like pulling weeds.

"Ace Witch." What a joke.

>>12542

>>12543

That's why I swear I'll crush every single one of them next chance I get.

>>12544

Hey, who're you anyway?

Krupinski.

Waltrud Krupinski.
I've been fighting on the Eastern Front my whole life.
I'm a Flying Officer.

Never heard of you.
I'm an Ensign.

Ah...
And here I thought I was doing a pretty good job out there.

>>12545

I'm in the Karlsland Air Force, 52nd Fighter Wing.
You can call me Countess, if you like.

Countess!?

What kind of aristocrat has an accent like that?
Shouldn't your pronunciation be more crisp, more elocuted?

It's not an official title, it's just what everyone calls me. But hey, you're pretty smart, aren't you Nao-chan?

Wait a sec. Don't call me that.
Don't add a "-chan".

Anyway, I'd heard you returned to Fuso, Nao-chan.
So what are you doing back in Petersburg?

Don't ignore what I said.
Well what about you?

>>12546

They told me I was needed in Petersburg and since they'd be treating it like a transfer I couldn't refuse.

Same here.
Just as I landed in Fuso ready for some time off, they shipped me right back.
What'd they say the Squad Leader's name was? Something like...

Squadron Leader Rall.

It was Squadron Leader Gundula Rall.
She's one of Karlsland's ultra aces.

>>12547

She's shot down over 250 Neuroi.
We got called here because she's forming a new unit.

Wow... Over 250.

Surprised?

You musta had a lot of time on your hands to add all those up.

...

A-Anyway!
The new unit is being formed in Petersburg.
We'll be the first members!

So that makes us comrades, huh?

I'm Nikka Edvardine Katajainen.
Everyone calls me Nipa.
I'm a Flight Sergeant.

>>12548

With a weird last name like that you must be from Suomus.

I think Fuso's last names are a lot weirder.

Hey, why'd you get tossed in here?

I got dragged into a fight.

...Sorry.

You're in Suomus's 24th Aerial Squad, right?
With Wind and Juutilainen and Magnusson.
You must've shot down a bunch of Neuroi together.

You sure know your stuff.

I heard it over the radio.

>>12549

But you've never heard of me...

So, that Squadron Leader,
Why'd she choose us?

Well...

Why don't you try and ask her yourself?

How am I gonna do that? I'm stuck in a cell and...
Hm?

>>12550

Thank you.

The other two as well.

Understood.

You're free to go, sir.
I can take care of the rest.

Ma'am!

Now then...

>>12551

Until just recently I had been waiting at the Suomuski Station.
Naturally, it was to welcome you.
But no matter how long I waited, no one showed up.

It was deserted, cold, and a stray dog kept pestering me for food.

That's great Sasha-chan, you're even popular with the dogs!
Hyea!

>>12552

Then, as I was planning on heading back, I hear that 3 Witches got imprisoned.
So I hurry over to speak with the military police, who have me sign numerous papers.
And, after that was over, I had to make my way here.

But when I had heard why you were put in here I was surprised... A fight?
We Witches are supposed to fight the Neuroi, but you ended up fighting with a soldier?

[left of Kanno, 2nd panel] Uh...

You did well.

...Huh?

Orussia can be an intimidating place - enough to stifle a crying child.
Most would only go as far to say "excuse me" to stop a shameless man.
I'm glad, Kanno-san, that you know how to deal with such ill-mannered soldiers.

Ah, yeah...

However,
Please refrain from doing it this way in the future. There is nothing to be gained from fighting with allies.
Understood?

>>12553

...Yes.

I've yet to introduce myself.
I'm Captain Aleksandra Ivanovna Pokryshkin.
Most people call me Sasha.

Where are we going?

To our unit's base of operations, Peter and Paul Fortress.

Our unit is called the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing.
We use Petersburg as a base to fight off the Neuroi.

>>12554

So the idea is to bring a bunch of aces from different countries together to raise our results.
This Joint Fighter Wing thing, I mean.

After the test case of the Suomus Independent Volunteer Aerial Squadron,
And the Britannia-based 501st were considered effective, it was decided to increase the number of such units.

Illu got assigned to the 501st...

Are there going to be any Witches aside from us?

The Western Front has so many cute girls, it's a feast for the eyes.
[left of Krupinski] Haa
I think it'd be nice if this harsh Eastern Front had a few more cuties.

>>12555

Calling Britannia "West" and Orussia "East"... Karlslanders can be quite presumptuous.

>>12556

Excuse me.
I've brought Kanno Naoe, Waltrud Krupinski,
and Nikka Edvardine Katajainen back with me.

Good work.

I apologize for making you come here so late, but I wanted you all to arrive as soon as possible.
I'm Gundula Rall, commander of the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing.

>>12557

Because of your hastened arrival, your luggage and equipment won't arrive until tomorrow.
I've already sent out transfer orders for the other members.
Feel free to introduce yourselves when they arrive.

Question.

Were we appropriately chosen for this?

Well, I was the one who requested you from your respective units.

This is Orussia. The harshness of the struggle here far surpasses anywhere else.
I need Witches who are prepared for what lies ahead.
I decided that you all seemed suitable for the job.

I think you're overestimating...

You're all Witches who have survived in this landscape.
Do I need any other reason?

>>12558

I expect the Neuroi to send a welcoming party this way soon.
Get some rest today, but be ready for battle starting tomorrow.

Do we have beds?

We've arranged that much.
Unless you'd prefer a tent or a trench like on the frontline?

...No.
A roof would be nice...

>>12559

...

I think something found its way into my room...
Maybe it's a fox who wandered in to escape the cold.

Well, as long as they don't mess with my sleep I don't really...

>>12560

Good morning, Nao-chan.

UHYAAA!
What the hell!?

Last night was so much fun.

You damn liar, you just came in here!

>>12561

Your sleeping face was so cute, I just couldn't help myself.

Seriously, shut the hell up.

Just kidding.

Our equipment just arrived, we need to carry it over to the hangars.

Say that first next time!

>>12562

Nao-chan, what about breakfast?

I'll do it later. I want to get used to this stuff first.

You're even taking a weapon with you?

If I don't I won't get used to it.

Kanno~!

>>12563

I think someone's here to see you!

At dawn? On the frontline?
It's not one of the new members, is it?

They looked like a civilian.

Then what do I care? Tell 'em to wait for me.

Err...

Alright, let's go!

Kanno, taking off first!

>>12564

Heeey!

You guys decided to take off too, huh?

I figured we could use some practice.

>>12565

I'm fine working alone.

Being alone in the sky with a cute girl, sounds nice.

Do you even listen when people are talking to you!?

God... I guess there's no danger in working together.
Oh?

Hehe... You're up early.
I'm glad we get to meet so soon,

Neuroi.

To be continued...

>>12566
That was a nice introductory chapter, even if the panels are a bit unimaginative.
Thanks for doing this chapter so much!

>>12548
Man these kill counts in witch verse seem arbitrary in relation to the aces.
>On 22 October 1942, Rall was credited with his 100th aerial victory.
Yet Nipa is saying Rall has already 250 kills and this is four years prior?

>>12562
Krupi knows what's up.

Anyways what I don't like is that this is four years prior yet, all of them are exactly the same as they would be later to the war physically.
For girls their age, four years is a huge amount of time passing. Naoe is 11? She looks nothing like a person one year younger than Lucchini. Goddamn Nipa is Naoe's age too at 11 and even more ridiculous. Yet her nipas are as large as ever, did they suddenly pop like that at 9 when puberty hits earliest? Krupinski being 15 now and later 18 is something I can understand that she has hit her looks that won't necessarily change that much.

>>12567
The specific time it takes place is given in >>12531 as Winter 1943, about one year before the anime. The 4 years prior is in reference to Orussia already being liberated and humanity fighting back - most likely in reference to the Strike Witches IF Cold Winter 1947.

>>12568
Ah, naruhodo. Thanks for clearing that up for a fool like me. No wonder I was confused.

>>12535

Picking up fights with random soldiers just seems like the sort of thing that normally wouldn't happen in SW media, though perhaps it's something more along the lines of what people were hoping for with Brave Witches. And yes, I don't recall hearing of the jailing before this thread.

>>12561

I think Krupi belongs behind bars for something else entirely though.

Thank you once more for the translation, anon! You're doing God's work. I actually really enjoy the art in this manga and can't wait to see more.

Thanks for the translation Anon! My Nihongo is far from being able to understand manga yet. And I noticed in

>>12572
Mostly just for flow and impact.
If I wanted to be more literal/true to the page I would probably split it into two sentences like "Hurry up! Let me outta here!" or do what you had suggested, but I feel like "Let me outta here!" already carries a sense of urgency in English and the "Hurry up!" is understood, especially if someone is yelling.

Chapter 2.

>>12566
A Neuroi!

Could it be a scout?

What's it matter? I'm going in!

Kanno!?

Stay back!
I can handle it myself!

>>12586

>>12587
Tch... Still too far away.

Are you really planning to take it on alone, Nao-chan?

Just watch and learn!

Shit!

>>12588

>>12589
He's pretty tough... I barely made a dent.

Ah! Bastard!

>>12590
You're not supposed to take someone else's kill!

Huh?
It doesn't look like it's your kill just yet, Nao-chan.

You ass!

She's an accurate shot... She wasn't kidding when she said she was an ace.
But...

>>12591
He's too tough.
Looks like we have to get closer.

I'm gonna shoot it down, you guys pull back!

It's dangerous if you two go in alone, I'll go too!

Huh!?

Ahhhhhh! My kill!

Dammit!!

You guys are just a bunch of thieves!

>>12592
Didn't I tell you guys to stay back!

But it looked like he was out of your league.

That's right, we should cooperate.

Uwah!!

>>12593
You guys need to spread out!

You need to try and avoid him too, Nao-chan.

You two should really be more careful.

I'll gonna send him crashing!
You guys wait here!

>>12594

>>12595
ORYAA!!

>>12596
Hehe...
Looks like that worked.

Hurry and finish him off!

I'll help!

I said I can handle it!!

It's dangerous to charge at him head-on, Nao-chan.

Keep your head down!

Stop following me!

This guy is...

>>12597
My kill!!

Crash and burn!!

>>12598
How's that! My shots were on-point!

Huh? I'm pretty sure those were mine.
[above Krupinski] Wahaha

You both missed, didn't you?

What the hell! Are you two trying to take my score!?

You can't measure your skills by score alone, Nao-chan. I can, though.

Why are you two being so greedy?

Because you guys are trying to steal my kill!

Eh....

>>12599
Anyway...

Hm?

Do you guys hear
that?

Gyah!?

I've heard the report.

>>12600
An observation post was able to witness the battle.

I suppose congratulations are in order for shooting down a medium-type Neuroi,
Although I was surprised to hear that three Witches had engaged a Neuroi in the first place.
This victory will be shared amongst yourselves.

Huh? It's not mine?

I told you it was mine.

I thought it was mine.

Quiet!

Now, to the problem of your Strikers.
Originally, they weren't supposed to arrive until the day after tomorrow, but I pulled some strings for you and they arrived early.

>>12601
That was just this morning, but you've already broken them before breakfast.

We don't even have all of our Witches assembled and already three of our members can't sortie.
In all my experience, this is a first.

What do you think would happen if a Neuroi were to attack right now?

I don't think I need to explain, do I?
I'm sure it would be a real treat.

Hyea!?

In any case, until your Strikers are repaired please keep out of trouble,
And try not to break anything else.

>>12602
I haven't had anything to say until now.
You're all veterans with repeated experience in Orussia.
An attack by the Neuroi shouldn't come as a surprise.

Sometimes your equipment will break, and sometimes we'll run out of spare parts, these things happen.
But the fact is, we can't afford any losses in fighting strength.

I mean, taking off and engaging in a battle without any orders?
Sasha nearly fainted when she heard.

I somehow managed to stay standing.

Now let me be clear,
Preparing the papers to request spare parts and the like is tedious.
I wish I could just make a single phone call and be done with it, but the military doesn't work that way.
So I would appreciate it if you didn't give me any extra work in the future.

>>12603
It appears breakfast is ready.
Now then, let's eat.

Wait a moment.

Before you go, I'd like you girls to run two laps around the base.
Understood?

Huh!?

It's a punishment for taking off on your own and for losing your Strikers.
A rather mild one at that.

That makes sense, but...

But why do we gotta do it before breakfast...

Would you prefer three laps?

Two is fine!

>>12604
Ha... Finally, time for food.

Huh? Commander?
Were you waiting for us?

Good work. As I said earlier, let's eat.
Sasha went to go pick up the other members.
She said she would eat over there.

Japanese Menu:
Buckwheat porridge (Kasha) and Shchi with plenty of vegetables

>>12605
Feel free to keep eating, but listen up.

The damage to Krupinski and Katajainen's Strikers was less than we had expected.
The repairs should be pretty easy. They'll be fixed by tomorrow.
But the damage to Kanno's unit was pretty severe.

Huh...
Are you saying I can't sortie?

No, in fact the repairs are already finished. It's just that we've run out of spare parts faster than we expected.
So, if you break your unit in the same place again you won't be able to sortie for quite some time.

>>12606
Well why don't they just send us a resupply on parts sooner?

The military is a bureaucracy, it's not that easy.
By the way, the maintenance team mentioned the damage was only that bad because it had been flown so close to the enemy during a battle.

If I didn't do it I couldn't have beaten him.

I commend your fighting spirit.

But if you keep breaking your unit there won't be anyone here left to protect.
In that case, the entire Western half of Orussia would be under their control.
That'd make Sasha pretty mad.

I'll be talking to Sasha about the spare parts when she gets back with the new members.

Waiting for that, huh...
Now that you mention it, how many more are coming?

I'm expecting one from Karlsland, one from Gallia, and two from Fuso.

>>12607
One of the Witches from Fuso might be an acquaintance of yours, Kanno.
Oh, one more thing,

[next to Kanno] I can't think of anyone I'd know...

Because we have to give priority to the spare parts,
Some luxury items for the next supply, like sweets, had to be postponed.

Seriously!?

We don't have a choice.
At least not until we can defeat the enemy and secure a supply line, or as long as you don't break any more Strikers,
Or both.

Nao-chan.
I know what the Commander just said, but there's still some chocolate in the warehouse from the last supply.
I saw it last night.

You're starting to sound like a thief.

So, I've got a proposal.

What is it?

>>12608
Why don't we wager that chocolate?
Whoever shoots down the most Neuroi gets it all.

Sounds like gambling.

As long as you keep quiet, no one will know. Do you not like gambling, Nao-chan?

No, I'm in.

Fufu...
And after my victory I'll take all of Nao-chan as well.

Hey, Nipa, come get in on this.

Hm? Gambling?
Is it alright?

Don't be so formal about it, you in?

Sure.
I want chocolate.

It's decided, then.

To Be Continued...

>>12609
This was fun chapter, thanks for the translation anon.

>>12589
Naoe-chan so cool.
>>12603
Rall is so refined and charming but goddamn Rall's ralls are humongous tier in this manga.

>>12586

Apologies for my late response, but thank you very much for your work, anon! I can't quite tell you how glad I am that there's still work being done for translations.

Between this and some other things like the 1941 Manga, we could really use a typesetter around these parts.

>>12642
There is surprisingly many to be translated even still (Aurora etc), but it's nice that media is still being made even with the age of the franchise.

>>12658
>>12658
Aurora no Majo?
It was completed somewhat recently.

Well, that was fast. So fast that Nipa jinxed the last page.
Eagerly awaiting for the dump here TL anon!

Chapter 3.

>>12609
Whoever shoots down the most Neuroi wins.
And the wager is our next ration of chocolate.

Hehe... Sounds interesting.
But don't come crying to me when you lose.

This'll be like taking candy from a baby!

>>12727
Would you happen to be Ensign Kanno Naoe?

...
Never heard of 'em.

Ahaha!

You must be Ensign Kanno.
A Witch from earlier told me you'd say that.

...I'll bet it was that damn Flying Officer.

>>12728
Who're you?

Seymour,
Debbie Seymour. I'm a cameraman.

...

...
I'm with the Liberian magazines.
I'm here to cover the situation in Orussia.

It'll be getting cold here soon, so good luck with that.

>>12729
Ah!

Oh?

That's the person who was looking for you earlier, Kanno.

The one you were talking about before we took off?
Are you sure?
I've never met her before in my life.

You saved me the other day at the port.

Ah, you're that reporter.

I wanted to show my gratitude.
Thank you for helping me.

>>12730
So that's what this is about, huh?

And, while I'm here, I was hoping for an interview.

Suit yourself.
But just so you know, most of the unit's not here yet.

So I've heard.

Even so, you've already shot down a Neuroi, haven't you?

News travels fast.

It's my job, afterall.
So, did it feel any different fighting the Neuroi out here?

I dunno...
Neuroi are Neuroi.

>>12731
Well, how do you feel about the significance of the 502nd's formation?

I haven't really thought about it. Go ask Commander Rall.

Then, have you gotten close with any of the other Witches at the base?

[next to Kanno]Ha...

Y'know... I'm a Witch.
I didn't come all the way to Orussia to mess around.

None... huh?
[beside Debbie's head]Aren't you lonely?

Can't ya just put down I like fighting alone?
Ah, no,

>>12732
I mean, I have thought it'd be nice to fly with someone, someday.
But that's it.

I see.

Thanks.
I'll be in Petersburg a while longer, maybe you'll let me do a follow-up sometime.

Pick a more private place next time.

Thanks for keeping me busy.

Is it over?

Uwha!?

What're you still doing here?

I was hiding until she was done.
I get a little nervous around strangers.

You seem alright around me.

I don't know why, but I'm fine around you and Krupinski.

>>12733
Is that supposed to be a compliment?
It's not like you're talking to some kinda roadside Jizo.

Jizo?

...Forget it.

Anyway, is it really that fun to interview us?

The war in Orussia is just plain and miserable.
[side of bubble]I don't get it.

If I were her I'd have left first chance I got.

Excuse me.

>>12734
Come in.
I was getting tired of staring at all this paperwork anyway.

[By Debbie's head]Hahaha
A desk job is a Witch's natural enemy, isn't it?

Every Neuroi means another dollar for the top brass,
And another set of papers for me to drown in.
It's really quite effective.

Do you have time to chat? I'd do anything to get away from this stuff.

Yes, and I brought a little thank you gift with me.

That's the ticket. Take a seat.

>>12735
What do you think of Orussia?

It's my first time here, but it's quieter than I expected.
Though it seems that's what Ensign Kanno likes about it.

It's only really been quiet recently. Afterall, this place used to be quite the battlefield.

And I wouldn't be surprised to see it turn into one again.

And here I thought Britannia's 501st were the ones with all the flashy battles.

By fighting in both Orussia and Britannia, we can breakup the threat of the Neuroi.

>>12736
So is that why headquarters created a joint fighter wing here?

I'm afraid that's classified.

There's a lot of Neuroi in Orussia,
We're running dangerously low on materials,
And the only supply line we have left is through Karelia.

I doubt even the Neuroi are idiotic enough not to take advantage of this situation.

Having the Neuroi at your neck is quite a different feeling, huh.
Back in Liberion all we have are those who half-heartedly support the war...
And those who have opposed it from the start.

>>12737
Not to mention the disinterested.

Peace is a wonderful thing.

I doubt Europe would appreciate that kind of Liberion.

But at the same time, Europe can't survive without Liberion's support.

So to garner their support we'll sell as much of the Witches' lives as we can.
I want them decorating the covers of magazines and appearing on billboards.
People from Fuso and Orussia would give off a more mysterious atmosphere.

I see, so that's why you approved of my interviews.

>>12738
...Pictures are much easier to understand, afterall.

Oh, by the way,

Does the 502nd have a nickname?

What's that?

I've heard some rumors about the 501st.
Apparently, in Britannia they're called the "Strike Witches".

"Strike Witches", huh? That's not half bad.

So you don't have one?

>>12739
I guess...

We'll just need to think up one before you head back.

Alright! I'm heading out first!

Why do you get to go first, Kanno?

>>12740
'Cause I'm the one that had to give the application to the Commander!
So just give up!

Wouldn't it be better to go in pairs?

About that...

I think I should go first.
Afterall, Suomus and Orussia are pretty close, Fuso is really far away.

Yeah, and I'm from that far away place, so?

I came from the closer place!

What the hell are you on about!?

Well, while you two are busy deciding, why don't I just...
[side of bubble]OUCH!
Ah, alright! We'll settle it another way!!

Aw yeah!

Just hurry up and go.
I'll go take a nap or something.

>>12741
What're ya talkin' about? You gotta make sure to record every Neuroi I shoot down!
I'll make sure you get a good view from down here!

I don't wanna!

Speaking of...

It'd be a good opportunity to catch a glimpse of some sexy behind on takeoff.

I'm about to gouge your eyes out!

>>12742
I gotta make sure to kick that bastard again when I get back.

Now then... Pull yourself together, let's look for some Neuroi.

I'm at an altitude of 4000 meters. On patrol. Heading south towards Moscow.

>>12743
...

Seriously...

>>12744
I've been flying for awhile now and I haven't even seen a damn scout.
I guess it's nice that they seem to be under control and all, but...

There!

This is Kanno! I've spotted a Neuroi over Orlino, engaging!

>>12745
Jackpot! It's even got attached craft!

You're all mine!

>>12746
!?

Heh!!
You got a lotta nerve! I'll take you all down!

>>12747
Nao-chan!
You found some Neuroi, right? We heard it on the radio!

Just leave it to me!

You screwed up three whole times?

I got three kills! Three kills!! I SHOT DOWN THREE NEUROI!!

That's great! Just what I expected!
I'd love to hear all about it, so why don't we head over to the sauna and...

[next to Kanno]Are you an idiot.
I ain't goin'!

>>12748
By the way, it looks like you've been hit.

...
Must've been some debris...

It's not a big deal. I'm still raring and ready to fly.

I'm glad to hear you're not hurt, but aren't we all out of spare parts?

There's gotta be at least a few left.

I'll be back!

>>12749
She seems relaxed.

She's a pretty well-known ace in Suomus, afterall.

She was telling me how shy she was, but I don't really see it.

That's unexpected.

...

>>12750
...

You've already broken it?
Sorry, but we'll have to go talk to the Commander about this.

Yeah, I know, but can't you just keep this repair a secret?

We'll get found out the second we use any of the spare parts.

Look, you know us Witches get to eat some pretty good food, right?

I can give you guys some of my fruit later,
[next to Kanno]C'mon!
So, how's about it?

...Leave it to us.

Let's get started!

Right.

[above Kanno]Phew...

>>12751
Witch incoming! Witch incoming!
All hands prepare to receive...

Looks like Nipa-kun is coming back.

Seems like it, but...

She's flying pretty wobbly.

Still, it doesn't look too bad.

Ah.

She crashed!?

>>12752
Hey! Are you alright!?

Nipa-kun! Are you hurt!?

Eehh...

Ahaha... I crashed.

What're you doing.

My Striker got damaged by a Neuroi counterattack.
But I was able to fool them and get back here.

Good going.

Are you OK? Do you need a hand?

I'm fine!

>>12753
That damage... It looks about the same as mine.

So...
How many did you shoot down?

F-

FOUR!?
Are you sure you didn't make some kinda mistake!?

They were only small-types, but I definitely shot down four!
How many did you get again, Kanno?

Buzz off!!

Well then, I'm next.

>>12754
Make sure to watch. I know you girls are counting on me.

We're counting on Commander Rall, not on you...

[next to Kanno]What the hell is she saying...

I wonder if they can fix this.

The maintenance crew seems pretty busy.

You know, I broke my Striker back home a lot too.
They'd always prohibit me from sortieing and make me sweep up the hangar.

Aren't you supposed to be an ace!?
That's hilarious! Better hope that doesn't start happening here too!

Cut it out!

>>12755
How'd your repairs get finished so much faster than mine?

That's cause they started on mine first.

Still, they were really fast.

I gave them the oranges from my lunch.

But aren't we betting the chocolate?
Wouldn't it have been a better idea to give them your dessert?

This is a matter of a Witch's appetite.
I'm not gonna sweat the details.

...I wanna grill some mochi.

What's that?

>>12756
You take some mochigome and put it in the usu then you hit it and... It's kinda hard to explain...
It's a type of food we have in Fuso.

It sounds weird. You really eat that?

Usually just around the New Year.

Speaking of the New Year, it's almost time for Saturnalia. I can't wait!

If you said something like that in Fuso you'd get tons of complaints like,
"What's the point of a festival during a war?"

Don't say stuff like that! Are people from Fuso always that serious?

Finding faults with something isn't the same as being serious.

Jizo, mochi... Fuso is a pretty strange place isn't it?

If ya ask me, I think it's weird that people in Europe always complain about not having enough meat on their plates.

Ahaha, I guess that's just the local color.

>>12757
...You know,
Back in Suomus, all us Witches were around the same age,
So I was a little anxious about coming here.

I got so nervous.

Y'know, you're pretty weird.

You fly pretty well, there's no reason ya gotta be nervous.
It doesn't matter if you're alone or not when you're in the sky.

[on bubble]Ahaha
That's why you're so easy to talk to.

>>12758
Did you have a wingman back in Fuso, Kanno?

I never settled on one.
Well actually, I did, but we never got to fly together.
Our paths just never crossed right.

So you got rejected!

Don't make it sound weird!
Our timing just wasn't right!
We'll definitely fly together someday!

That sounds nice, I'm a little jealous.

What about you, did you have a partner back in Suomus?

Probably Illu... Ah, or maybe Hasse.
But neither of them are here right now...

...You shouldn't worry about it too much.

Kanno...?

>>12759
Those guys have probably forgotten all about you by now. Just do your best on your own.

Aren't you supposed to say something more like "I'll become your partner"!?

I ain't gonna coddle ya! I already got a partner anyway!

Yeah, and I have Illu!
What do you mean they'll have forgotten about me!?

The mind is a fickle thing, y'know. It's poetic.

Kanno, you dummy!

Witch incoming! Witch incoming!
They appear to have been hit. Emergency medical team to the runway...

<<To be continued...>>

>>12754
Dat smug.
I love how this artist draws Nipa with light eyelashes. Makes her look somewhat elegant--or at least as elegant as a goofball like her could look.

Overall, it was another great chapter. Thanks again for the translation, anon.

>>12753
>that last panel
I realize I'm supposedly looking at a seam but come on.

The difference between nudity and impossibly skintight white pants in manga is philosophical in nature.

I really liked this chapter! Thank you for the translation.

>>12737
How are people against the war? There's no politics or ideals involved, it's just 'defend the planet from aliens'.

>>12762
I love when eyelashes aren't drawn black, I want more of it in general.

>>12765
Economics perspective. Liberion seems pretty safe from the Neuroi, why get involved and have our tax money go towards having our boys and girls die across the ocean instead of putting it towards something like bridge building or getting ready for the interstate that Eisenhower will propose in a few years?

Something like that.

>>12768
Cue the Neuroi attacking Pearl Harbor..

>>12768
People in Liberion expect the Neuroi to stop? And they're fine with them conquering all of the eastern world first?
I can understand people being against a war between people, but it's aliens god damn it, humanity #1!

I guess a lot of it comes from not understanding what exactly is happening, which is the point of said reporter.

>>12770
Well, some people are just short sighted like that.
Really, really, really short sighted.

>>12777
As expected from the Liberian. They're jealous because their best witches are fighting in the Europe..xD

Chapter 4.

>>12760
Witch incoming! Witch incoming!
They appear to have been hit. Emergency medical team to the runway...

Flying Officer! Please hurry and take off your Striker Unit!

She's on fire.

That looks pretty serious.

Ah, looks like I got hit!

>>13221
It was a pretty fierce battle.
No matter where I looked, I was surrounded on all sides by Neuroi.

Right...
So, how many did you shoot down?

I think it was around 8.

EIGHT!?

That's twice what I got!

Like hell you doubled our scores!
Quit lyin' and tell us how many you really got!

It's not a lie.
You know the qualifications for an aerial victory are pretty strict... I made sure I shot them down.

>>13222
Hey! Don't let her on!
Make her walk!

But Nao-chan, can't you see I'm injured?

You sure as hell don't look like it!!

Anyway, since you shot down 8 Neuroi,
How's about Nipa and I carry you back as your reward.

I'm with Kanno!

That's no good. Afterall, I won the wager,
And that means I get to help myself to all the chocolate.

Ghhh...

We don't know that yet! The chocolate's still not gonna be here for awhile!!

[above troops]What're they talking about?
Who knows...?

Why'd the Flying Officer get all the Neuroi in the first place?

>>13223
I guess the Neuroi felt like taking the first half of the day off.

Can they do that?

They must be public servants.

Huh?

I've read over the reports.
The three of you fought well.

Thanks.

?
The three of you have really improved your results in just one day.
Not to sing my own praises, but it appears I've made the right choice in your selection.

I see the experte has a different way of thinking.

Sarcasm?

>>13224
No matter. Results are results.
I've prepared some special rations for you as a reward.
You'll each be given some Liberian chocolate.

...Bastard!
You knew it would end up like this, didn't you!

Commander Rall said it, not me.

Screw you! You're planning to take it all!

>>13225
That's not fair! It's tyrannical!

I won't stand for a Karlslander monopolizing our chocolate!

A bet's a bet!

You're not going to back out an ruin Suomus' reputation, are you?

Geh...

What are the three of you mumbling about?

Nothing at all!

Well anyway, I'll have someone retrive the shipment sometime after breakfast tomorrow...

Commander!

Could you hold off on the shipment for now?

>>13226
But it's chocolate? Didn't you say you wanted some?

We're falling behind on supplies as is, we couldn't ask you to waste time on luxuries for us.
It's only because we haven't raised our results that the supplies can't get to us in the first place.
So, if any of us were to eat that chocolate right now they should incur divine wrath!

That's right!!
No matter how many we just shot down, it's our duty as members of the 502nd to ensure our supplies reach us!

It's only been a few days since we formed the 502nd,
I appreciate your enthusiastic sense of duty, but...

We rely on the hopes of all mankind,
We don't need any sweets.

>>13227
The chocolate can wait.
At least until I improve my score...
[on bubble]Ah, I mean...
Improve our results and better our supplies.

So that's your plan...

What Kanno said!

Hmm...

In that case, I'll hold off the special shipment a bit longer.
If you keep up this pace, we should see improvements in our supplies before long.

Good going Commander!

.....

>>13228
Do the three of you have anything you want to tell me?

Not at all!

One week later...

Witch incoming! Witch incoming!
All hands prepare to receive...

You have any idea what this is?
[on bubble]Scores?

[on bubble]Who knows.
Something to do with their pride as Witches.

>>13229
Welcome back, Kanno!

Hey.

Did you crash again?

Look who's talking.

It's the Neuroi's fault.
It's not like I wanted to get hit.

Same here.

So, how many did you get today?

Four.

Damn... Couldn't close the gap.

It's the Flight Lieutenant!

>>13230
You got five!?

How come you get all the Neuroi!

Sorry about that, but it's a good thing you pushed the deadline back, isn't it?

I wanna curse you...

Oh, looks like you took some damage.

Mine broke around there the other day too.

Back then it was just the plating, but it looks like the insides got damaged this time.

That ain't good.

That bad, huh?

[next to Nipa] Uwaa...

>>13231
I guess I'll go tell the service team.

The service guys were telling me that dessert wasn't enough, they started asking for luxuries.
Don't they know there's a limit to bribery?

That's because you break your unit too often.

Now look who's talkin'!

Illu wouldn't have this kind of problem...
I've never seen her get hit before.

Yeah, I bet these guys would love her right about now,
Instead of having to deal with us.

Did it happen again?

It's been two days since I heard you say that.
I was afraid I'd be hearing it every day.

>>13232
That's only because you weren't able to find any Neuroi yesterday.
Anyway, we were thinking it's time we end this deception with the commander.

I'll take care of it, somehow...

I'll bring you guys some alcohol next time, so please...!!

We can repair it,
But please, do try your best not to get hit.

Uweh

Hey, what're those?

Captain Pokryshkin's La5, and Flight Sergeant Rossman's Bf109G6.
They just arrived this morning.

>>13233
Rossman? You mean Sensei's coming here!?

A friend of yours?

Flight Sergeant Edytha Rossman.
She's a veteran Witch who's been in service since Hispania. She's incredibly good at teaching air combat.
I guess that means Commander Rall headhunted her.
I wish I could've objected.

They say Sensei could even teach a penguin to fly.

She sounds like a big deal.
You think she could turn that stray dog around here into a Witch too?

She even taught Erica from the 501st.

That ace, huh?

>>13234
I wonder when she's supposed to get here.

You know?

Well... We haven't been told.

I see.

But if their Strikers are here then they shouldn't be too far behind, I imagine.

It looks like Captain Pokryshkin is coming back too.

Yeah, thanks.

Hm?
Sasha's coming back...?

>>13235
Sasha's...

Coming back...

Which means...!!

This is bad!

Hey! Stop the repairs!!
Stop! Stop right now!

Huh? Why the sudden change of mind?
I was just about to start on your unit.

Doesn't matter! You gotta hide it from her!

Huh?

>>13236
Hide it...?

If Sasha finds out it's broken I don't know what kind of hell she'll put me through!

But wouldn't it be a good idea to pay for your own mistakes, Ensign?

[inside Kanno's mouth]I DON'T WANNA DIE!
Don't feed me that crap!

Nao-chan! I found a sheet!

That's perfect! Nipa, give me a hand!

Right!

You couldn't find any more sheets!?

Just this one!

>>13237
We've got no choice! Boxes, bricks...
It doesn't matter what, just throw it on here!

Welcome back, Captain!

Ah... Yes.
I'm back...?

>>13238
We Witches are relieved at your safe return!

I've just come back to welcome Rossman-san...?

As expected of our wonderful Captain!

???

It looks like you've all sortied today, is that right?

The results from today: I, Kanno Naoe, shot down 4 Neuroi; Flight Sergeant Nikka Edvardine Katajainen shot down 4 Neuroi;
And Flying Officer Waltrud Krupinski shot down 5 Neuroi!

That's wonderful.

...Why does it look like the service crew are giggling?

They must think it's unusual to see a Liberian cameraman!

>>13239
They're acting strangely respectful...

What is that sheet doing there?

Oh, that. It's, um...
It's a sidecar that's being repaired.

Was there always a sidecar at this base?

The people of Orussia gave it to us as a gift.
They said they hoped it would make our aerial battles a little easier.

But it's a sidecar?
Can sidecars fly now?

You never know until you try, right?

Well, what about that large object in the back?

>>13240
That's... That's our Saturnalia doll!

[on bubble]Good thinking Nipa-kun!!
Saturnalia was getting close, so we figured we should make the doll!

Afterall, what's Saturnalia without the Saturnalia doll!

Saturnalia is still a ways away.
And it looks like you've just stacked boxes and bricks,
And shoved some scraps of cloth into its gaps and called it a doll.

It seems to me that you're trying to hide something.

We would never!!

>>13241
...Alright.
I didn't come here today to talk to you about that anyway.

You may have already heard this,
But Flight Sergeant Edytha Rossman will be coming to this base.

She will take over the role of flight instructor, allowing me to devote myself to the job of commander-in-battle.

Also, I've heard news of our supply lines,
And how they will become better than ever.

>>13242
You didn't break anything while I was away, right?
Good to hear.

Don't forget to submit today's battle report first thing tomorrow morning.
Until then.

[above Break Witches]Phew...

Oh, right.

YES!?

>>13243
The Commander told me about the special shipment of chocolate,
And I figured we'd give it to the service crew!
Please feel free to accept it!

[Service Crew]WHOA!

YOU'RE KIDDIN'?!

>>13244
But that's supposed to be mine!

That ain't fair!

I want chocolate too!

That's what you get for hiding things.

DON'T TAKE A PICTURE!

>>13245
I hope your ride here was a smooth one.
I've come to show you to the Commander's Office.

Thank you.

Welcome to Petersburg,

Flight Sergeant Edytha Rossman.

To Be Continued...

Another chapter preview:
http://hukugouzainahibi.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-3815.html

New post from tuki nami.

https://twitter.com/tuki_nami/status/951825376803614720

According to the newest light novel, the members of the Suomus Independent Volunteer Aerial Squadron (which later become the 507th Silent Witches) in 1944 are:
Hanna Wind (Commanding Officer, Suomus)
Sakomizu Haruka (Commanding Officer in battle, Fuso)
Vesna Mikovic (Ostmark)
Lee Andrea Archer (Liberion)
Kullamas Blengkam (Siamro)
And one other, unknown Witch.

Also, Misumi Miya (Fuso) later joins the 507th sometime in 1945.

>>13518
Sequel hook..??

Chapter 5.

>>13246
This is Flight Sergeant Edytha Rossman.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Thanks for coming.

I never thought I would be invited to join a joint fighter wing.

It wasn't easy.
JG 5 told me they'd open fire on me if I even got close to their base.
[bubble]That's why I had Sasha go.

>>13593
They nearly locked me in the base's vault so I wouldn't be found.

Thank goodness it didn't come to that.

Now then...

I doesn't look like anyone here needs my teaching...
Everyone seems to be a veteran of the harsh Orussian front.

May I go back now?

[Rall]Of course not.
We're likely to be assigned new recruits in the future.

Edytha is a veteran educator.

I'd like to talk to those I haven't met before sometime soon.

>>13594
She was looking at you just now, Kanno.

[Kanno]We aren't penguins.
You too... What would she want to talk to us about already?

Maybe some newbies are coming next resupply?

It's probably about how we got shot down.

Oh, so she's one of those "a stitch in time saves nine" kinda people.

I don't want stitches.

Now we're finally starting to look like a joint fighter wing.
From today on we can start running things a bit more by the numbers.

But shouldn't we still try and headhunt a few more Witches?
Preferably some cuties.

>>13595
If I were to try that, I have no doubt that things would come to blows.

At present, it's been decided that a number of joint fighter wings - up to the 506th - will be created.
Any one of them would kill for skilled personnel.
If we were to try and reach our hands into our partner's pockets anymore than we already have,
I wouldn't be surprised if the next commander's meeting turned into an all-out brawl.

What about Lieutenant Litvyak? I've heard she's pretty cute.
Or maybe Flying Officer Larrazabal? She's...
[Krupi]Sorry...

We've already tried that.

As Kanno-san, Krupinski-san, and Nipa-san's strikers are currently under repair,
I will carry out the morning patrol.

>>13596
Very well.
Pay close attention to the Neuroi's overall movements.
Dismissed.

I wonder if Rossman-san is easy to talk to.
I'm worried I'll get nervous talking to her.

You gotta do something about that habit of yours.

[Nipa]Huh...

And anyway, she's an "educator", you just know she's gonna be demonic.

It's freezing.

>>13597
Nao-chan! You home?

What would ya do if I was changin'!?

I'd happily come on in.
[Krupinski]Obviously.

You two sure are energetic.

What's going on? You two got nothing better to do?

Bingo!

We figured we could all hang out in your room,
And maybe have something to drink.

Bunch of leeches.

>>13598
Tch...

Kinda dreary in here.

Buzz off. Yours is no different.

Also, like I thought, your bed's a single.
You should get a bigger one so we can both fit.

Why would I want to sleep with you?

We've done it once already, haven't we?

Huh?

You got it all wrong!
It's just one of the Flying Officer's schemes!

>>13599
Can't believe I gotta entertain you two when I never invited you in the first place.

Ehehe, thanks!

That reminds me, Nao-chan,
The maintenance crew was looking for you earlier.

Are my repairs already done?

They said you were supposed to give them some alcohol, but you never did.

Ahh... That's right.

>>13600
I shouldn't have run my mouth.
Flying Officer, you got any alcohol?

I do, but it's not for you.

Come on.

They're my prized possessions

I'd have thought you'd have some alcohol from Fuso, Nao-chan.

I don't drink. What am I gonna do?

Didn't that photographer have some?
Debby, right? I think she gave it to the Commander.

[Debby]Who? Me?

So there's some in the Commander's office, huh?

>>13601
No use worrying about it right now, I'll come up with something later...
By the way, I've been wondering, what's that you got there?

Ah, it's a misdelivery.

It's addressed to you, Kanno.
The delivery person gave it to me on accident.

Ah! They're here!

It's really heavy. What's in it?

I ordered these before I even got transferred.

Books?
Are you gonna read those?

What? You don't think I can read Gallian?

>>13602
It's not that. It just doesn't really suit you.

What "suits me" is none of your business!

When you're on alert at base with nothin' to do, you can always read a book.

An uncultured Witch is just a fool.
You're from Karlsland, you're familiar the Gallian writing system, right?

I actually haven't read any literature in the past few years.

When you go back home and join a book club,
What're you gonna do after you don't even read a single book?

Why are you assuming I'm going to join a book club?

But if there's cute girls there, that's a different story.

This is the trouble with savages.

>>13603
Here, these too.

What're those.

They're addressed to you.
The Flying Officer and I got some too.

Ah... It's the usual letters of encouragement.

Tch. These again.

...Witches, messengers of the gods, let us become comrades and hold out together......Let us stand together. Oh soaring warriors, the day of judgement is at hand......People of the revolution, grab your guns...

"The contributions made by the Witches are always welcome..." What is this nonsense?

Mine says...
"You are a valkyrie reborn. Let us go to Valhalla together."
[side of bubble]Isn't that where you go when you die?

Mine says, "How dare you lay a hand on my sister. I hope you're ready, because I'm going to kill you."
What a wild delusion.

I don't think that one's a delusion.

>>13604
All that's left are the bond solicitations.

There's ones from Fuso, Suomus, Britannia, Liberion...
Orussia, and Neue Karlsland.

If you tried buying all of these you'd go bankrupt.
You know things are bad when they're asking Witches to buy war bonds.

These are stupid, do they think we're gonna lose?

When humanity collapses, it's gonna start back home.

Why are you looking over them again? Something wrong?

Yeah... There was a certain letter that was supposed to come, but it's not here...
They might just be busy... But they told me they were gonna send it...

>>13605
Flying Officer Krupinski! Flying Officer Krupinski! Please report to the hanger!
I repeat...

Looks like my repairs are done.
Wonder if I have to go on patrol.

I'll make sure to do my best to prevent the collapse of humanity.

Yeah.

You're still here?

Yeah!

You don't miss a beat.
I guess I'll make some coffee or something...

Ah,
All out.

>>13606
...Let's go to the rec room.

Man, you can really breeze through a book when you're not in combat.

You really like books, don't you?

Can't read 'em if you're dead.

I wish I'd gotten some records or something,
But I only asked for sweets.

Too bad we don't have a player.

Oh, right.

>>13607
......

Why don't we have a snowball fight?

Where'd this come from?

You keep throwing 'em 'til your opponent can't even move.
When they're completely buried, you win.

No holds barred, huh... Wouldn't the usual thing be to ask to play cards?

>>13608
Again with the betting.
No doubt the Flying Officer would win. She seems real strong.

Couldn't we do it with just the two of us?

You think so, but guys like her always just end up appearing outta nowhere.
...Wait a second.

We could invite the newcomer and milk 'em for all they're worth.

Newcomer? You mean Rossman-san? She seems pretty strong...
What about Sasha-san?

You sure you'd be able to sleep at night if we tried that?

What about Commander Rall?
If we win we can have ourselves a payday.

If we tried that on the Commander we'd probably get sent to a military prison.

>>13609
We could just blame it on the Flying Officer.

I guess if we're really gonna play cards, then we should go with Rossman-san,
But gambling with someone we've just met doesn't sit right with me.

You don't gotta play for money.
Playing the instructor for favors ain't a bad idea.

Were you talking about me?

>>13610
I'm a newcomer,
You don't have to go so far for me.

Sorry, it just felt right.
Did you need something...?

It's not too important,
But if you two are free, would you care to join me outside?

I wanted to invite the two of you out here to get to know you a bit better,

And since neither of you has to sortie, I figured now would be the perfect opportunity.

For what?

That.

>>13611
A shooting range?

Kanno, look! It's our strikers!

So the repairs are all finished, huh?

Almost, but they still can't fly.

I had to ask if I could borrow them.

So what, you're planning on having us put them on and do some shooting practice?

That's right.

Would you show me the skill of the 502nd's aces?

Sure, but just shooting's kinda boring.

Oh, would you like to make a bet? I don't mind.

>>13612
One round. Whoever has the higher score wins.
If I win...

I'll listen to anything you have to say.

Anything!?

[Kanno]Wha

Alright, the two of you then.
Nipa-san and Kanno-san versus myself.

No take-backs!
Can I go first, Kanno!?

S-Sure.

>>13613
There are 5 targets.
Whoever shoots the most, wins.

Got it!!

Here I go!

One left... Not too bad, I guess.

>>13614
Alright, my turn.

Everything's ready, Kanno!

Let's go!

>>13615
Looks like four hits.
It's alright if you wanna give up, Rossman-san. After all, We should try to ration our ammo.

>>13616
You two did exceptionally.
I should've expected as much from a pair of ace Witches.

Still...
Giving up without trying it myself would just be boring, don't you agree?

...Witches are still human, so it's not my place to say they can't have idle thoughts or emotions,

But it's important they learn to control them.

......?

>>13617
Nipa-san, you tend to look down when a stranger is talking to you, don't you?
You need to make it a habit to relax yourself.

Um... How did you know that......

Not to mention that Juutilainen-san isn't here. It's critical you learn to move on.
You shouldn't bother watching the cargo plane fly away anymore.
Though I doubt that will affect your shooting very much.

And Kanno-san, it's better for you not to think about Karibuchi-san.

!!
How do you know that...!?

Karibuchi?

Now is the time to focus on the 502nd.

Hold on a second! How do you know about Takami!

>>13618
...!!

Not only does she have extraordinary concentration and skill,

Looks like I win.

But she knows so much about us, and she's only just arrived.

Just who is she?

To Be Continued...

There's also this short chapter that was put out to announce the first volume of the manga.

>>13619
I don't care what anyone says, here's an announcement comic.
～Prequel Volume～

Hello, my pretty little kitties.

Welcome to Graf Punski's Counselling Center - Prequel Branch...
Today's guest is a photographer all the way from Liberion, D-san.

Oh, what's this...? "I'm writing an article about the 502nd, but there's too much blank space."

[Paper]I want secret information on the 502nd.

"I was wondering if you had any juicy material, er, should I say appropriate pictures with which I can fill the gaps?"

To tell the truth, there are many places around the base that even I haven't seen.
So I too would love to have more information on everyone's life in the raw.

[Base]It was originally a fortress, so of course it's huge.

Luckily, have I got good news for you, D-san!

[D-san]I'm over here.

>>13620
Brave Witches Prequel Manga Vol. 1 On Sale November 25th!!

If you read this, you're sure to find the scenes you want!

[D-san]I see! But, wasn't I the one that took this picture?

Of course, you can also expect additional drawings and even a special chapter!

That's all for today!
Everyone interested, be sure to wait for the follow-up like good girls, okay?

Thank you so much for translating this!
Really breathes life into the 502!

Most excellent! I'll get started this weekend.

Nice job as usual, farawaylander.

>>13635
I'm pretty sure that's supposed to be Kanno's hand in the bottom left, so I think it should still be "those" and not "these". Also, you're missing the "don't" in that final "Ya [don't] think I can read Gallian?".

Unrelated, I realized on re-reading everything the other day that I read 本日 as 日本 when I translated

>>13655
Ahhh! I posted in the wrong damn thread! Thanks for your quick response though qwerty, I'll fix before it goes in the right place.

>>13656
Ahh what a tease! I just started opening the images and now they're gone!

There's an additional chapter that comes with Vol. 1 of the manga. I have a copy here with me so I was able to translate it, but I don't have a scanner. If anyone finds complete raws for it, feel free to drop them or a link to them in this thread.
It's a short, 12-page sauna chapter. There's a 4-page preview of the chapter here https://comic.webnewtype.com/contents/brave_witches_prequel/8/ for the time being.

>>13724
Aw yeah, Krupi living the dream.

I've never cleaned scans before, but if you find say a library scanner, I could give it a go? I've been a Photoshop nerd for years so it shouldn't be too difficult.

>>13728
I'd rather not mess up the binding on my copy, but I'll keep that in mind.

Episode.06

>>13619

>>13730
Looks like I win.
But you two were pretty close.

She didn't just hit 'em all...
She pretty much bull's-eye'd 'em while holding a conversation.

Hey, answer me.
How do you know about Takami?

>>13731
Do you expect me to reveal my hand that easily?

Maybe she read through our personal histories before coming here...?
Even so, how would she know about Takami...

That's enough for now. You two can go back inside if you wish.

Wait a sec! There's still a bunch of stuff I wanna know!

Who was it that won our bet?

Ueh...

......

Hey, Rossman-san,

>>13732
Just give me one more chance...!

Hey...

Why do we gotta do this...

It's because you lost to Sensei, Kanno...

You lost plenty of times too!

I had a feeling we wouldn't win the last one...

>>13733
We were supposed to be the ones ordering the flight instructor around, but we ended up getting stuck making everyone's dinner...

That's why I'm done helping you.
[Nipa]Ah, this one's worm-eaten.

Don't worry, I'm never gonna gamble with her again.
And between you and me, this isn't what I had in mind when she said she was gonna have us "prepare."

We were so close, too. I didn't expect the card game to take a turn like that.
Why did you take it so seriously in the first place?

...I had a lot I had to ask her.

>>13734
What a nostalgic taste.

Today's menu: Goulash made with chicken, vegetables, and minced meat knödel.

Thanks for making this, Edytha.
It's delicious.

I'm honored.
Thankfully I had some help, so it didn't take long to make.

>>13735
That reminds me...
During today's patrol I didn't observe a single Neuroi.
And it wasn't just me, Krupinski-san and Rossman-san both reported the same thing.

A welcome respite.

It would be nice if things stayed quite for a while longer, but I'm not sure we'll be so lucky.

I wouldn't be surprised if they're just biding their time to see how we'll react.
Krupinski-san and the others have already shot down a large number of Neuroi, so there's the possibility they may be changing their way of doing things.

>>13736
Be on your guard.
Just as usual.

Also,
I was told the repairs to Nipa-san's Striker have been completed.

Really!? Oh boy!

Wait a sec, what about mine?

It seems they're not finished yet, but I'd imagine they should be done any time now.

The engine was running just fine at the shooting range and there wasn't any other damage, but the repairs aren't done yet...?

>>13737
How about it, Nao-chan? Up for another match?

With who? You just heard my Striker's still under repair.

I guess I win by default then, right?

Like hell you do!

But I can sympathize with you. Not being able to fly is pretty tough.

If you're sympathizing with me, then why're ya smiling?

Because even ill-tempered girls are still cute.

Get offa me dammit!

Are you feeling alright, Kanno?
Come on, cheer up.

At least you've got some decency, unlike a certain womanizer.

>>13738
Don't you worry! I'll shoot down some Neuroi for you!

I take it back.
There's not a single considerate person here.

Ensign Kanno.

A letter arrived for you earlier. I've gone ahead and put it in your room.

There were some this morning too.

I suppose this one fell through the cracks.
Debby-san gave it to me.

>>13739
The letters from this morning weren't anything special.
What kinda letter would be so important that it'd still get hand-delivered...?

And...

Why're the two of you following me?

We're bored.

Maybe you got some sweets from Fuso, then we could all try some.

Even if I did get any, I wouldn't be sharing 'em with you guys.

Issat it?

>>13740
It's from Takami!

Um...
Nao-chan?

>>13741
Nao-chaaan!
Nao-chan?

NAAAAAOOOOO-CHAAAAA-

[Naoe]Buzz off!!
The hell are you doing? Can't you see I'm reading!

You've just been reading it over and over. Who did you say it was from?
[side of bubble]What is this, your 5th time re-reading it?

[above bubbles]What're you talkin' about, this is my 10th.
It's from Takami.
Karibuchi Takami. She was my senior and partner back in Fuso... She's a really skilled Witch.

I see.
So that's who your partner is.

Yeah.

>>13742
I met Takami back when I was still a trainee.
Back then, she was already fighting on the front lines as an ace and making Fuso's headlines.

I was still wet behind the ears, so whenever I'd notice my classmates making a big deal about her I'd just ignore it and think "I'm sure she's nothing special."

But once, when she was on leave, I got to meet her and all my preconceived notions vanished.

>>13743
And at that point I was convinced.
I knew she was the only one I could trust to watch my back.

Nipa-kun,
Do you suppose that letter is from Nao-chan's lover?

......

It seems like they're partners, but Kanno told me they never got to fly together.

That's a pity. To think we've been cuckolding some other girl.

When you say it like that, it sounds a little extreme...

Will you two shaddup already!

Kanno!?
Nao-chan!?

>>13744
Commander!

I figured you'd come here sooner or later.

...Kanno,
I don't suppose you've come here to help with my work.

Is Takami coming here!?

You mean Lieutenant Karibuchi Takami?
Looks like we have a problem with our counterintelligence.
[Rall]Take care of these too.

>>13745
One of the Witches coming from Fuso to join the 502nd will be Karibuchi Takami.
Of that there is no doubt.

I got a letter from her! It said "I hope to see you soon"!

So it's true!
I can finally team up with Takami!!

I hate to rain on your parade, but Takami won't be joining us for quite some time.

Nwha!?

What'd'ya mean, Commander!

I've been in talks with Fuso's Naval Air Service. They told me they can't afford to give up such valuable personnel so soon after the last.

>>13746
The 502nd was just loaned a sufficiently skilled Witch, so we'll have to bear with it... or so they say.

Well just swap 'em out for Takami!
I can make up for whatever skill we'd be missing out on!

They were talking about you.

A-Alright, well...
Well I bet they'd listen if you fire a couple of rounds at 'em!

It sounds like you're trying to get me thrown in prison.
I've already poached another Witch from Fuso's Naval Air Service anyhow.
If I overdo it, it might cause a stir.

There are rumors that other Joint Fighter Wings have their eyes on Takami.
I did all I could just to get her as a member of the 502nd on paper.

>>13747
―
I see...

Commander...

If I keep improving, if I keep shooting down Neuroi,
Do you think Fuso would listen to a request of mine?

>>13748
Interesting...

I can't say for certain,
But I can't see them ignoring the opinion of a top ace.
If you were to become more well-known, it might be possible.

......
Alright.