Thursday, February 27, 2014

Queen's Blade Backstories: Gretel and Mai Shiranui

Update (02/28): The Witch was just previewed, translated the important bits here!

First, the official QB page has a teaser of the Witch OVA, yay~!

And, you might have noticed we just got a poll now? Precisely on the subject of these backstories, my partner Final Agent wanted to gauge how you guys would feel about changing the usual last sentence in these, so do vote away please~! (or feel free to comment too?)

So, here's the backstory of the newest Grimoire, plus a certain Crimson Ninja as a bonus!

Enjoy!

Gretel







A female warrior visited Gretel's confectionery studio. What brought her there should be obvious- a desire to do battle with the famed beautiful fighter.
“I refuse. These spontaneous challenges are nothing short of barbaric, official battles or not.”
She answered as she used cream to decorate a freshly baked soft sponge cake with a masterpiece design.
“Plus, I have to deliver these sweets to the children. I'll treat you when I'm done, so have a cup of tea and wait a moment.”
Overcome by Gretel's gentle smile, the female warrior decided to wait and sit on the bench, her mouth watering as she imagined the cake's taste.
Dongaragasha-n! Hyu---n, gooo---n!!
A great clamor echoed throughout the kitchen. Despite being a highly-skilled confectionery craftswoman, it seemed the rumor that she was a bit of a klutz held true as well. Judging from the sound, a large pan or something similar had likely fallen directly on her head.
Should she go and check? As the female warrior hesitated, someone suddenly sat next to her with a 'thud’, and blew air into her ear!
“Yo, you're quite the looker, aren't ya? If you want someone to fool around with, then I’m your guy.”
A gorgeous woman. Though she had Gretel's face, her eyes now had a lascivious look to them, and her alluring lips only seemed to speak for a different person. Without wasting a moment, her arms coiled like snakes around the female warrior's chest and waist.
“You won't be able to live without me by the time I'm done though, so no regrets later.”
The female warrior closed her eyes, and surrendered herself to chance.
One hour later, Gretel stood there with a puzzled look on her face and the female warrior collapsed on her floor with a dazed expression.
“Well, what to do now? Did that person come out again? How bothersome, everyone's waiting too...”
And then, the next challenger appeared.
“Oh my, seems I won't be able to avoid this one, I suppose...? Then there's no helping it. The children will have to wait a little longer.”
Sure enough, can Gretel really win this battle?

They won’t know that unless they fight.

Mai Shiranui





I'm Mai Shiranui! Successor of the Shiranui-style ninjutsu. I may not look like it, but I'm a full-fledged ninja.
I've participated lots of times in the world-famous “The King Of Fighters” fighting tournament too, my skills are nothing less than Japan's finest, no wait, even calling them the world’s finest wouldn't be an exaggeration!
So why am I here? Because I received yet another invitation letter to “The King Of Fighters”, that's why. *giggle* If I win this tournament, Andy's heart will be mine for sure this time.
Though, this tournament only has women in it, women dressed in some kind of cosplay armor. Something's off about this...
Well, whatever! Doesn't matter who my opponent is, I'll never lose! Keep your eyes on me! Andy!
Sure enough, will Mai be able to defeat these unknown opponents and shine furthermore as the number one female warrior?
And, will she be able to conquer Andy's heart?!

They won’t know that unless they fight.