[ With Caelus holding the shide, Subaru stands and leads the way back to the front of the trailer. Kneeling and motioning for him to follow, he indicates the notches at the ends of the sticks he'd carved as a place to insert them so they hang like tassels or streamers might. ]

Of course, I don't mind. I haven't found many books in Japanese... [ Once the streamers are in place, he dusts his knees softly and rises again. ] But I should still be able to translate some basic English for you.

[ It may not be all that impressive, but the time spent will be worth it. Standing back, he seems to be mentally checking things off. ]

All that's left is rope... or twine. And two cups of water.