Equivalential ([info]equivalent_t) wrote in [info]hetalia,
2008-06-30 11:35:00
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'Chapter 1' scanlation!

I've been away for a week or two, but now I'm back and I bring tributes. Here, for your perusal, is the translated first chapter of the Hetalia 'main story', such as it is. It's got a lot of rough edges, being the first comics to get written, and I'm afraid my translation skills aren't enough to make diamonds out of the rough, but I hope you enjoy it anyway!






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Here, the Italian front, where Italy and Germany continues to stare down each other...

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Because he boiled pasta even in the middle of the desert, Germany had to bail him out when he ran out of water and was dying of thirst.

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Author's note : At that point, Italy undauntedly joined the Axis but without thinking anything. It ended up wasting 10 more days to actually get ready.

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Author's note : While Germany subsisted on boiled potatoes, Italy ate a full-course meal regardless of what mortar's in the air at the moment, or so the legend goes.

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Translator's note : Nazi documents from that period usually calls the UK 'Great Britain' or 'Britain', IIRC, so I try to be true to the era. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

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Author's note : Italy's invasion of Egypt ended up having a 1-in-4 casualty rate, and the very busy Germany ended up having to intervene. Oh, Italy.

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Author's note : You might say that the Italian 'weakness' is actually the national secret wisdom. After WWII ended, German troops captured by Yugoslavian partisans were too stubborn to yield even after prolonged torture, which made their Serbian captors even madder. Italian troops, on the other hand, wept and begged for mercy in a few minutes, which spared them the torture. Or so the story goes!
Another version : An Italian soldier was captured, bound, and tortured. But no matter what was done to him, he never said a word. Exasperated, his captors finally unbounded him and the soldier, at once, began gesturing wildly and speaking like a machine gun. It was then that the captors realized : "Wait, so this guy can't speak unless he's gesturing!"


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Unless somebody wants to take it, I'll try to do the rest of the main story, too. No, it's not my favourite arc, but I think it's a good one for introductions. (And being inked makes this editing-illiterate translator's job much easier.) Hope you guys have fun with it! :D
Tags: official: scanlation

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[info]comrade_roz

June 30 2008, 05:24:05 UTC 3 years ago

"Then again, I have no friends besides Italy."
ROFL! Poor Germany. XD

Thanks so much for doing this!

[info]equivalent_t

June 30 2008, 05:37:05 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you for reading! And that sentence of Germany's was probably my favourite in the entire chapter. XD

[info]loxaris

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[info]toastycola

June 30 2008, 05:24:23 UTC 3 years ago

I love you for doing this. I understand their personalities so much better, and it's only the first bit.

Just know that it is appreciated muchly<3

[info]equivalent_t

June 30 2008, 05:43:05 UTC 3 years ago

It gets lots more interesting a few chapters on, especially when the style nears the 'side story' mangas. (Germany/Italy's not even close to being my favourite pairing, but the Valentine stuff totally begs to be read besides the WWII stuff.)

Wait in trepidation! :3

[info]toastycola

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[info]ryuichi

June 30 2008, 05:29:01 UTC 3 years ago

:3 I wouldn't mind helping out with the editing if you want to translate~ I made a post just before you did about it!

[info]ryuichi

June 30 2008, 05:29:22 UTC 3 years ago

Also, thanks so much for the translation! It was really amusing XD

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[info]antieden

June 30 2008, 05:31:24 UTC 3 years ago

Oh wow, thanks for this! I know we all really appreciate it, and it's great :D

[info]ryuichi

June 30 2008, 05:32:08 UTC 3 years ago

I see you. O_O

...did I ever tell you I hate pinning things? D>

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[info]jinx_kitten

June 30 2008, 05:35:29 UTC 3 years ago

Thank-you SO MUCH for translating these. I've been wanting to know what they've been saying for ages *happy cry*

[info]failouch

June 30 2008, 05:36:29 UTC 3 years ago

I'm so thankful we're finally getting to read this in English. I hope you know how much of a help you are. ♥

[info]kohikki

June 30 2008, 05:36:46 UTC 3 years ago

Awesome.
Thanks so much for taking the time and doing this, it's really appreciated. :)

[info]uber_burger

June 30 2008, 05:37:59 UTC 3 years ago

oooh thanks so much for the translation~<3

[info]rumminov

June 30 2008, 05:39:37 UTC 3 years ago

Ah thank you for doing this! I was so excited to see these translated! Much love~

[info]rukawagf

June 30 2008, 05:44:22 UTC 3 years ago

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

is all i can say. I DIED laughing!!! I love how much the author studied history~~~<3

and thank you very much for the translations and scanlations~~~<3

[info]equivalent_t

June 30 2008, 05:47:40 UTC 3 years ago

DIED LAUGHING tends to be the initial reaction people has to Hetalia. I know it happened to me. XD

You're welcomed~

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[info]gilberries

June 30 2008, 05:52:22 UTC 3 years ago

thanks so much for the translation.

[info]andziela

June 30 2008, 05:52:31 UTC 3 years ago

Thank you~! <3
It's so sweet xD, man, I love Italyyytyyyyy xD I loved the fragment with Italy being a virgin most :3

[info]equivalent_t

June 30 2008, 05:59:21 UTC 3 years ago

I know. Seriously, A THOUSAND YEARS OLD VIRGIN. It does give fodder for JFen people with virginity fetishes, though. XD

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[info]furiousmice

June 30 2008, 06:08:18 UTC 3 years ago

...the image of Italy boiling water for pasta in the desert and then almost dying of thirst... lol...

[info]picnicbird

June 30 2008, 06:09:39 UTC 3 years ago

"And so now I'm here in Egypt, for kicks!" ...Why did that kill me. XD

If ever in the near or distant future you feel like a partner in translating would be helpful to you, I can translate Japanese-->English! Until then, I really like your wording and such, so -- awesome. 8D

[info]equivalent_t

June 30 2008, 09:48:17 UTC 3 years ago

I feel such a need from the sheer size of canon alone. XD There's a LOT of room here for translators, team or solo, and I'd say Full Speed Ahead! if you want to do it. :D The thing branches out in so many directions that the last thing one should worry about is stepping on somebody's toes (speaking territorially, if that even applies).

Teaming up with me, though....I'm a snail, you sure that's a good idea? XD

[info]a_liger

June 30 2008, 06:09:49 UTC 3 years ago

Beaten by sticks! That's so sad, Italy....

[info]maikan

June 30 2008, 06:12:43 UTC 3 years ago

Thanks so much for the translation. Italy's adorable XD


[info]kasugai_gummie

June 30 2008, 06:21:32 UTC 3 years ago

Italy. You so sad. XD

Died a thousand times over with the premade white flags. Oh, Italy. LOL The default reaction to his antics, perhaps?

[info]ekmisao

June 30 2008, 06:43:13 UTC 3 years ago

Um, admittedly I'm no fan of shonen-ai, but this mangaka makes it so hilarious I don't care if he's implying shonen-ai. I also now understand why it's such a big hit in Japan. If only history were so simple to get as this!

Thank you so much for the translations of many panels. Germany was hilarious.

EK 8 )

[info]equivalent_t

June 30 2008, 09:41:41 UTC 3 years ago

I know how you feel. I'm normally a het fan myself, but Hetalia makes it really, really hard not to have at least one bl ship. I ended up having around two solid ones and three casual ones. XD

You know what I want, regarding history? A Civilization IV mod with Hetalia personas as country leaders. It would be awesome.

[info]ekmisao

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[info]minako85

June 30 2008, 07:24:14 UTC 3 years ago

Italy is just so cute! XD

[info]gabriela_gosden

June 30 2008, 07:56:01 UTC 3 years ago

I love you.
Thanks so much for translating it. I would love to help you in a way but I don't understand any Japanese word T_T, so I can just support you !
Thanks again !

[info]tsunami_pl

June 30 2008, 09:04:22 UTC 3 years ago

Oh Italy. So stupid and so cute!
Thank you for your work.

[info]steampuppet

June 30 2008, 10:28:07 UTC 3 years ago

Thanks for the translations! They're done/edited/worded very well :D Also, I love the part where Germany kicks Italy back to his peninsula!

[info]kitschisch

June 30 2008, 10:30:53 UTC 3 years ago

Eee, thanks so much! Italy's got the right idea about war, with the two white flags. XD;

[info]atlikarinca

June 30 2008, 10:58:18 UTC 3 years ago

Oh my god, this is great!

Thanks so much for translating! I really appreciate it :D

[info]flyingmachine

June 30 2008, 15:01:26 UTC 3 years ago

thank you so much for translating and sharing this! clearly your heart work is appreciated.
they're both too cute. X3 poor Germany,
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