Nikushimi wo Hanataba ni Kaete

From <The Fourth Archive>, I have established a connection between <what could be called consciousness> and the fourth horizon...
[She] had a lover. A <paradise> of reciprocated feelings. There was no room for doubt. However, she was the only one who believed that. She came to that unbearable realization, and rushed ahead to meet her lover. Scarlet dress. Scarlet heels. Scarlet lips. And irresistible <murderous intent> hidden within a scarlet bouquet...
The <factor> that was predicted to change the outcome of this tragedy - I attempted a [denial] of [her] ad921d60486366258809553a3db49a4a.
Well then. Is the cat within the box alive, or is it dead? Let us take a peek inside the cage...

To Turn Hatred into a Bouquet

I was once so passionate...about <my lover>[him]...
But now...I couldn’t even recall a sliver of what that felt like...

Much like leafing through faded <memories of the past>[photo albums]....
Slightly bitter...yet nostalgic...

Even though you were <the brightest star>[Sirius]...
In my starry sky...

Ah-
Why!? Answer me...why!
We even swore eternity with each other...
Standing at the center of intertwined <gray>[monochrome] glances
Is just....a <woman who lost her purpose>[lonely scarlet]...

Is it really that the hatred creates only hatred?
The unknown lady who dreamed in Elysion.
She is the Nein.

I still find my actions back then somewhat perplexing
It’s almost like I was under a spell of sorts?
But yes, I’m sure that I was born anew at that moment
It’s true! Humans can change themselves any time, over and over again

That’s why....no matter how terrible you feel at the moment
You should never give up on <your own potential>[the future]
In this <Ninth Reality>[world] ruled by absurdity, turn your hatred into a bouquet!

“I knew from one glance that she was a woman <unbound by common sense>[with a few screws loose].
But I couldn’t take my eyes off her vibrant <color>[existence]...”

-That’s what <my benefactor who recognized my potential>[he] told me later on
Amongst men who all averted their glances when I tried making eye contact
<The middle-aged gentleman>[He] alone was different!?

It must be fate! For the two of us to meet at this <popular cafe> [trendy spot]
To commemorate this day, I’ll give this <rose bouquet that I don’t need anymore>
To you, mister decked out in a fancy suit ♥

(“Oh, but please give whatever’s inside back to me~”
I’ll search for a star...)

-This is how <the model>[I] met <the designer>[him]
And he suddenly tried to scout me!
Can you believe it, miss journalist?

He said that he was planning to kill himself before he met me
And after gulping down a cup of delicious <coffee> with extra sugar

He said, “There’s enough bitterness in life already”
Well, I agree completely!
But don’t give up...turn your suffering into a bouquet!

(“We won’t refuse anyone who comes dressed, but we’ll never forgive those who strip! The fashion festival, Verseine collection! We can’t end this season without introducing him! The legendary designer, who finally made his great comeback! Giorgio del Cielo! With the white goddess Luna on his right, and scarlet goddess Stella on his left! He’s absolutely dominating the runway with those two flowers at his side!! Take off!”
“Oh, my sun!”)

-After that
<He>[Gino] proposed to me
Ah...I was so happy...but I finally realized....
That I can’t love this <man>....

Oh why...why does nothing ever work out in life?
And here...I finally found <a gentle man>[someone]...who would love me with all his heart....
That’s right...I’m the one at fault here...
I’m sorry...I’m sorry...I’ll be a good girl...
So don’t hurt me, <daddy>

(“Elys’s essence never changes.”)

After losing my attachment to <my ex-lover>[him]
Perhaps I’ve lost my passion for the opposite gender as well?
I’ll “confess”[come out of the closet]

I...like <people of the same gender>[women]..

The wind cutting on the lady was cold and severe.
However, it will be difficult to break those wings with any headwind.

The first one I fell in love with was [Luna(*stage name)], a fellow model
I despised her for being the <vixen> who stole <my ex-lover>[him] from me
But before I knew it
This <rivalry> turned into love...

She came out of nowhere as <the revived legend’s>[Gino’s] personal favorite!?
What a cocky <newbie>!
So I teased her endlessly with lots of love ♥

But that strong-spirited child never backed down
A battle between women is hatred, jealousy, spite intertwined, but a history of love and friendship

Before I knew it, I found myself swept up by her pace...

“It must be fate! I don’t find myself hating you anymore!”
“Really!? You wanna go out with me, then?”
“Sure! ...just kidding, not gonna happen~(laughs)”
“Hey!”

After that, I fell in love and suffered heartbreaks, over and over again
Sometimes my thoughts tormented me so much that I almost lost passion for life
But even then...

I....like <my way of life, where I couldn’t care less about which gender I fall in love with, or whether my feelings are reciprocated or not, I’ll just be honest to my heart and love!>[myself]

That’s right...I was a girl who always loved flowers
They were always a comfort during hard times
When people <cannot control their emotions>, that’s exactly when they should bear a flower in their hearts!
When I came to that realization...I had an <idea>!

-And <my friends, who are dear to me even though we never became romantically involved>[Gino and Luna]
(“Listen...”)
Joined in on the idea as well!
And to the girl at the flower shop that agreed with me,
(“Want you! Need you! I’m all over you! I want you!”)
“But that’s a story for another time!”

I established a cash flow so that 50% of the price (tax-included) would go into a charity organization dedicated to preventing child abuse!
(“Thank you for your donation!”)

The days you’ve <endured suffering>[lived through] aren’t for nothing!
They’ll become someone’s <future>[smiles]!
Don’t be overwhelmed by your negative emotions, but turn your sadness into a bouquet!
(“Donation! Donation! Donation! Donation!”)

But why is it...that humans...
Cannot escape from the cage of prejudice!
I’ll live on the fields of <life, full of hardships>[life]..true to myself..
I’ll live on the fields of <love and desire, often denied as meaningless and unpleasant >[love]...true to myself...

(“By the way, that dress of yours is wonderful!”)

Translated by Defade.