#It’s all thanks to Ryota’s translations that I was able to make this since the TWST wiki doesn’t update past book 1

[ser3nityst4r]

Leona’s Backstory

Leona was born with a rock in his heart, a heavy burden stemming not from birth defects or physical limitations, but from the simple fact that he was not the firstborn. Born second, he was destined for the role of the shadow, eternally eclipsed by his brother, Farena, the First Prince. 

The whispers of the palace servants followed him like a shroud: "The First Prince Farena is so cheerful...," they would sigh, "It's a pity his younger brother Prince Leona is so difficult..."

Leona wasn't difficult; he simply couldn't understand the world's obsession with firsts. Why was it that Farena, a prince who spent his days napping and lazing about, was showered with love and adoration while Leona, who toiled endlessly at his studies and honed his magic, was met with indifference?

The servants would continue, "And he uses magic that turns everything he touches into sand... How frightening!"

Leona would hear these whispers, and his heart would clench. He knew his magic was powerful, perhaps even more potent than Farena's, but his control over it was still fragile, prone to bursts of uncontrolled energy that manifested as sand. He hated the fear in their words, the judgment that clung to him like a shadow.

"If I were the First Prince," he would mutter to himself, "I'm sure they would say things like, 'The First Prince Leona is so prudent and can use such strong magic. He's completely different from his carefree younger brother.'"

But the reality was stark. He was the Second Prince, and the whispers followed him: "Everything the second prince does is sloppy, and the First Prince is left to clean up after him."

The chasm between them widened with each passing day. Leona witnessed the adoration Farena received during his formal introduction to the kingdom, a ceremony of pomp and celebration. He wasn't even invited. He watched from the shadows, his heart a burning ember.

"Leona, why did you skip the ceremony?" Farena asked, his voice laced with concern.

"Ceremony?" Leona retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, the doting parent party you hosted so you could show your son off? How rude of me. I ended up going back to sleep."

"Today's an important day for our people to see their future king," Farena said, his tone turning serious.

"It's a day to celebrate indeed," Leona sneered, his voice heavy with bitterness. "It's the day that their loathed second prince lost his right to the throne."

"Stop talking like that!" Farena snapped.

"People who were born first sure are special, huh?" Leona continued, his voice rising. "You can become king even though all you do is lie around and sleep all day."

"Leona... Even though you can't become king, you are very smart," Farena said, trying to soothe his brother's wounded pride. "There are so many things you can still do for this kingdom."

"I would have done what I could if this kingdom really needed someone smart," Leona said, his voice hollow.

"Leona, stop right there!" Farena protested, his voice rising. "Leona!"

The rock in Leona's heart grew heavier. He couldn't understand why he was born second, why he was destined to live in Farena's shadow. He had strived to be better, to perfect his magic, to prove his worth, but no matter what he did, his efforts seemed futile.

"Why did I have to go through all of that just because I was born a few years younger?" he cried out, his voice echoing in the empty corridors of the palace. "No matter how hard I studied, no matter how much I perfected my magic... From the day I was born until the day I die, my brother will always be looked up to, and I can never be king. Why was I born second? Why can I never become number one...? Why? Why? Why?!"

His voice cracked, his heart shattered. He slumped to the floor, tears streaming down his face.

"Life is unfair," he whispered, his voice lost in the vast emptiness of the palace, a testament to the unspoken pain of a second-born son, a shadow forever condemned to walk in the light of his brother.

[moonlit-manifesto]

Heartbreak Red Takeover 2021

Heartbreak Red’s “Delayed April Fools” 2021! This year the Heartbreak Red twitter Q&A session happened on April 3 instead of April 1. (Probably because Tsukino Productions dropped that huge 20 minute April Fools video instead lol). Heartbreak Red answers people’s tweets that have the hashtag #失恋ポスト (#heartbreak post) and are categorized as Advice, Message, Request, and Other.

Sometimes other characters from Tsukiuta or Tsukipro make an appearance too! Reminder that Heartbreak Red is Arata’s alter ego, so he’ll never refer to himself as Arata when he’s in character as Red. Since there are so many tweets, I’ll only be translating the interesting or funny ones. Read below the cut!

[MESSAGE] Heartbreak Red-san, it’s been a while! The weather was nice today so I went to an event at the Tobu zoo!! The cherry blossoms were beautiful too, and I had fun *sparkle sparkle*. I made some great memories. Thanks so much  ( ´ ` *) 

Heartbreak Red: “Whoa, thanks! Cherry blossoms, aaaaah I want to go see them too!”

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[REQUEST] I love Arata-kun and Aoi-kun as the childhood friend pair, so can you each tell us something that you did recently?!!

Heartbreak Red: “Eh~ Well, I’m not Uduki-san so here’s Aoi-kun!”

Aoi: “My childhood friend is too busy having fun playing a superhero right now (lol). Recently, Haru-san was telling me about that kaiju film he made [for April Fool’s Day].”

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[ADVICE] I’ve been wanting to feel some springtime refreshment as a break to my daily work grind. Eichi-kun, what kinds of things remind you of spring? I’d like your advice!

Heartbreak Red: “Eichi-saaaaaaan~~!”

Eichi (from QUELL): “Hello! I like cherry blossom viewing, but since we can’t gather this year I’ve been taking a lot of walks by the riverbank where they’re in bloom ♪ “

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[ADVICE] Hello! Right now I’m holding down two jobs and it’s hard to take days off... Please give me some encouraging cheers!

Heartbreak Red: “The force that keeps the economy going is: you----!!!! You’re a force to be reckoned with----!!!! Amazing---!!! But be sure not to overwork yourself, okay?”

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[ADVICE] I’m in love with Okui Tsubasa-kun from SolidS and I have a broken heart. But Tsubasa-kun is so cool, I can’t help but be in love again. What should I do? P.S. I look forward to this day every year, Heartbreak Red.

Heartbreak Red: “Gah~! Hmph!”

Tsubasa (from SolidS): “Hey, what was that, just call for me lololol. Anyways, to the you who is beyond my reach: we may be apart, but I will always love you. I put a lot of feeling into my songs, be sure to listen to them a lot ♪ xoxo”

Heartbreak Red: “As expected from Tsukipro’s best reader of women’s hearts...!! And thank you for supporting my activities!”

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[REQUEST] Yoru-kun! Tell us what you’re making for dinner today.

Heartbreak Red: “Yorurun~! What’s on the menu tonight~!?”

Yoru: “We’re having mapo tofu!!! Sorry it’s not anything super exciting to talk about!!!”

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[REQUEST] Please call Kisaragi Koi over (｡>_<｡)♡

Heartbreak Red: “Pink.”

Koi: “What’s with the lack of enthusiasm!? Anyways - hi there!  ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و I’m Koi-kun!! Thanks for calling for me! I hope you have a fun weekend!!”

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[MESSAGE] I really like Issei-kun and Ichiru-kun’s costumes from the Sweets Kingdom theme...!

Heartbreak Red: “Same~ It’s a double whammy of beauty and coolness.”

Issei (from QUELL): “Thank you so much!”

Ichiru (from QUELL): “I didn’t think the frills suited me, but when I heard everyone’s compliments I started to think they weren’t so bad (haha). Thanks!”

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[OTHER] That April Fools video was funny! By the way, how did Haru-san come up with the idea in the first place......?

Heartbreak Red: “The day after he slept a lot he proposed the idea for the video with a refreshed look on his face.”

Haru: “Yeah, I had slept well-!”

Kakeru: “It’s a given you'd ask about Haru-san’s peculiar sense of movie direction.”

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[MESSAGE] Whenever I’m feeling anxious or sad and I listen to Growth’s music, it always turns my mood around. I love the music that Mamoru composes and Growth puts out!!

Mamoru (from Growth): “On behalf of Growth, thank you very much! These feelings are like nourishment for the pachira of my soul!”

Heartbreak Red: “We’re looking forward to more amazing music!”

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[REQUEST] I’m not feeling confident in myself, and I’m worried about my future. I’d like to hear some words from Shun-sama so that I can live with my head held high!!

Shun: “Be proud that you were able to catch my eye with your request. Someone that is proud no matter their appearance, upbringing, or place is strong and beautiful.”

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[REQUEST] I’m worried about entering high school. I want to be encouraged by youthful SOARA!

Heartbreak Red: “Hey! SOARA!”

Sora (from SOARA): “Okay everyone, let’s go! Bursting~!!”

SOARA: “Youth!!!”

Morihito (from SOARA): “Be sure to make a lot of memories in high school!”

Heartbreak Red: “So refreshing!!”

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[ADVICE] Good evening, Red-san~ I’m a third year student at an overseas college. I study Japanese for six hours each day in addition to studying for my actual major, but I don’t think it’s a very efficient way to learn Japanese. I’d like to ask the two Six Gravity seniors if they know of a more effective study method.

Heartbreak Red: “Come on out, you two!”

Haru: “Six hours is a lot! Japanese seems like a difficult language to learn, but it makes me happy seeing you put so much passion info it♪"

Hajime: "I think you should study while having fun and use media you're interested in to help learn. Why not try watching movies with Japanese subtitles or reading manga as a study method? It will hold your interest and allow you to take a breather from regular studying."

Heartbreak Red: "Good luck with your studies!"

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[MESSAGE] Shou-san, every time I see you, your hair looks so fluffy! Do you have a shampoo recommendation?

Shou (from ROCK DOWN): "Thanks for your kind words. The shampoo I use is... whatever Haruto picked out... What was it called again...?"

Heartbreak Red: "Are all the white-haired people like this???"

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[ADVICE] I love Sakuraba Ryota-kun too much~ Help me, Heartbreak Red and Pool of Blood Red!! [Pool of Blood Red is Ryota's red alter ego] Ryota (from Growth): "I don't know anything about pools of blood, but if you're mind's made up about submitting your entire being to that deep sea I wouldn't mind."

Heartbreak Red: "So aloof, Pool of Blood R-"

Ryota: "That's not me!!!!"

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[OTHER] Good evening, Heartbreak Red-san! I've been waiting for this year's April Fool's Day! I noticed a lot of Uduki-san's visuals last year had his tongue showing, so I was wondering if this trend will continue? If Red-san were to do that too, it would be super cute~ Looking forward to supporting you in the future.

Heartbreak Red: "(´ڡ`)＜So you like me like this, do you?"

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Heartbreak Red: "Ah, I'm not Uduki-san though."

You: "This is confusing."

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[REQUEST] Heartbreak Red-san! I want to ask what Dai-chan's favorite dessert he's had recently is!

Heartbreak Red: "Dai-chan-san!"

Dai (from SolidS): "Recently... Shiki brought back some souvenir snacks. It had cream cheese in it and since then I've been addicted to them. So those are probably my recent favorite."

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[OTHER] Roa-kun! Rei-kun! Let's have a remote flower viewing drinking party together!

Roa (from Infinit0): "Do you have any drinks on hand?"

Rei (from Infinit0): "While looking at the cherry blossoms..."

Heartbreak Red: "Cheers!"

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[REQUEST] I'm finally a college student~! Registering for classes is so difficult, but I'll try to fit in all my credits! I'd like to hear some encouragement from people who've already survived college!

Survivor Shiki (from SolidS): "College life aged me."

Heartbreak Red: "Please say something more supportive lololol."

Shiki: "The possibilities are endless. Make sure to enjoy the experience."

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[REQUEST] Good evening, Gaku-san! What's something that made you happy recently?

Gaku (from ROCK DOWN): "I went into this random restaurant on a whim yesterday and the pasta was really good... (beams). And the cherry blossoms I saw around town were pretty. It's those little things that I enjoy~♪"

Heartbreak Red: "Now I'm hungry..."

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[MESSAGE] To Hokekyo-kun: Thanks for healing me all the time with your cuteness! I love you! - From A Hokekyo-kun Fan

Heartbreak Red: "What an amazing fan mail!!"

Hokekyo (Haru's pet bird): "Ho~~~~Hokekyo!!!" [the bird is named after the sound it makes]

Haru: "That chirp was more perky than usual♪"

Hokekyo: "Hoo~ ❤️"

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(@tsukiuta1)

[martincart]

What's some of your most favorite random facts about your SF OCs? Do you think the SF64 bosses have... Love lives? Drama? Favorite foods? I'm here for all of the tea.

[Note 1: I will take the opportunity to say that to answer your questions in a simple way, I will make a separate post talking about the relationships and love lives of my SF 64 headcanons. I have written too much about them and their love lives that I prefer to do it in a future post so as not to extend this too long.Thank you very much for understanding my decision, and also thank you very much for asking and reading my answer!)

(Note 2: I apologize for not answering your question before. Very busy but also writing headcanons, although fun, they are difficult to write too lol)

Let's start it:

OH HELL YEAH I IMAGINE THAT!!!!!

I think many already know me as the artist who spends all her time drawing and writing content about the bosses of Star fox 64, and I also admit that I dedicate myself to thinking a lot more about relationships, daily lives and writing ideas apart from their fights in war or as Andross soldiers (Although I don't want to ignore that part either, because I mainly decided to write about them to show Andross's empire and what the character is like interacting with his army).

But oh! I suppose you mean my characters Pluto, Ophelia and others, right? Honestly I like many headcanons/ideas that I have, but I can tell you only one for each of them (so as not to lengthen the answer so much!)

My SF fan characters / ocs:

Pluto Galaxicos is very interested in makeup. Cosplay and drag. This is not only because he finds it to be an entertaining and cute hobby himself, but it also allows him the ability to dress up and sneak well on secret missions together with Andrew.

Barbara Andorf (Andreas / Andross' twin sister), during her childhood to a certain point of her adulthood, had the same personality as her future son, Andrew. She was the same image of a faithful, childlike fan with her own brother as Andrew is with his uncle. The only difference is that Barbara was not able to die for Andross.

Randall Nook (Aquarosa Mechanic and friend of Caiman and Star wolf) has a difficult relationship with Pigma Dengar. It is not that Pigma is abusive towards him out of evil, but the mechanical pig loves to get Randall into his crazy and stupid things when a meeting or collaboration between them if is possible. Lucky for Randall, Leon or Caiman they are there to save him from the dirty hands of the pig.

Iris Halsey (a Meteo crusher soldier and one of Aaron Galaxicos' lovers) sometimes has the habit of putting her pupils across since she is a chameleon woman. She sometimes only does this to scare or annoy her lieutenant.

Moe Sokolova (Meteo Crusher Chief Mechanic) also has a difficult relationship with Pigma, but unlike Randall with Pigma, the two mechanics despise each other. Many of their matches are to demonstrate their superiority or talent among them, fighting who is the best mechanic. It is also because Pigma despises the pilot of the Meteo crusher and Moe ends up defending him by being her superior.

Ofelia Watson (Meteo crusher Soldier and also lover of Aaron Galaxicos) ... she has a great love for dark movies. Horror movies, gore movies, Class B movies, disturbing-themed documentaries. Ofelia is a great collector of these types of films and is fascinated to talk about this content. A large collection of gothic / dark merchandise can also be seen in her room. For this reason Galaxicos is sometimes scared of her.

Marshall Davis (Ace pilot of the Meteo crusher and right hand of Galaxicos) was once a loving family man to his beloved wife and daughter named Daisy. Even though the years have passed since his wife divorced him, Marshall has not been able to forget about his daughter.

Mikhael Fierro (Bodyguard of Aaron Galaxicos) hides a homo erotic relationship with that of his own lieutenant. The Meteo Crusher pilot takes advantage of the bodyguard's sexuality to commit secret actions or missions at his command or to manipulate him. Fierro, despite not being intimidated by the pilot on public, feels a great panic towards him.

Theorisa Bouvier (wife of Aaron Galaxicos and mother of Pluto) was a woman thief from one of the small planets of the Lylat System. Her reason for being exiled to Venom was by attempting to steal a private property from General Pepper on that planet and an assassination attempt while defending herself against him. She thought, until her death, that her actions were wrong and she hoped she could remedy her punishment.

Nera Relian (Attack Carrier's Chief Doctor) was one of the few daughters in a family of Venom roving cooks. She wanted to study medicine and have a doctorate, but the culture and society of the city where she grew up was so patriarchal and sexist that she could never have studies. When Andross came to Venom, he offered Nera and other women to study medicine and Nera was able to fulfill her dream, working in the army because of her loyalty to her new emperor.

My SF 64 headcanons:

Aaron Galaxicos (Meteo Crusher pilot) has been singing since he was very young. His great inspiration was watching the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs movie. During the Lylat war, the pilot gives small musical shows to bring good cheer and support to the soldiers of the empire (and seduce women * coff coff *)

Caiman Dilia is the first Venomian-Lylatian translator. Before meeting the former Doctor Andreas Andorf and having strange non-Venomian beings hanging around Venom, the young Venomian has dedicated himself to practicing and understanding and translating the Lylatian language to Venomian. This was because Caiman believed that acting in a pacifist way against the Lylatians would be better to understand the arrival of these to Venom. His unique ability served Andross to communicate with the other Venomians in their encounter.

The Commander Cobra Ryota (Area 6 Commander) will look like a reserved man, educated and good-natured, but he has a great appetite, especially for meat. If you remember the cliché of the protagonist of shonen anime eating a lot like Goku or Luffy, then you know what I'm talking about! (Oh, and many times he has a fantasy to eating Pigma).

In his spare time, Fidel Macbeth (Forever Train Engineer) loves to paint the small ceramic or wooden figures of the Macbeth family mascot. Playing the violin is also his biggest hobby and relaxation outside the factory.

Hook Silver (Sarumarine Captain) has a great fatherly personality that is often seen surrounded by civilian Venom children or Andross allied soldiers. It is his rule to never attack minors, pregnant women or commit acts such as human trafficking or abuse. If one of his soldiers (who are considered like a family to his) breaks this rule he is punished with death or exile from his squad.

Osamu Kumo (Shogun Pilot) has frequently talk too much about the Mecha of him, the Warlord (Shogun). It is common to see him clean the robot by himself or give him pampering or kisses as if it were a cherished object, or refer to the Mecha as "my baby".

Granga often plays video games when he has free time or simply when he is bored at work. The video games that he loves to play are mostly RPG, Puzzles, shooter, etc. In case he is playing online and someone decides to bother him, this person will be hacked by the little monkey to get even with that person.

Magno Doenis (Attack Carrier Captain) saw Andross as a great enemy and potential danger to Venom when the scientist ape man arrived on the toxic planet. Years before the arrival of Andross, some exiles from Corneria or the Lylat System came against their will to Venom, terrifying the Venomians for being considered dangerous and unknown beings. For the city of Magno and for himself, these new furry beings were a new plague that came to conquer his homeland. Andross was no exception for the Venomian soldier, but as soon as there was a peace pact and the komodo dragon could meet the scientist monkey, Magno became a great ally of Andross. His new emperor promised a better life for himself and the great Doenis family and the entire Venomian civilization if they succeeded in achieving victory. Magno has a great patriot and soldier spirit that would become one of Andross's greatest allies.

Oh, and because you asked too. My boys' favorite foods!

Galaxicos loves fruit salad. Especially since it is healthy for a man like him. The Meteo crusher pilot is always careful with his physique and health.

Any type of meat is the favorite food of The Commander ... but if I had to choose that is ... Pigma! Ok, lie! The truth is, in my hcs, the Venomians hunt and enjoy the meat of the Dodora, who is a native creature of the planet and that the meat of it helps to strengthen the Venomian warriors.

Granga has a great fascination for sweet food because (according to him) it helps him stay awake. But if I have to mention a specific food as his favorite, it would be the waffle.

Osamu loves to eat fruits or vegetables like Galaxicos. But in his case the salad with vegetables is his favorite.

Fidel also loves to eat dishes with vegetables or fruits. He always accompanies it with a rich orange juice and oatmeal cookies. He is a classic man who loves to eat everyday food but ideal for a high class man like him.

Magno, like The Commander, is a huge fan of the Dodora's meat.

Caiman prefers to eat a sandwich (with meat from Dodora).

Silver loves sushi! Especially accompanying it with beer.

and ... I think that's all I have! As I said, I prefer to answer about the relationships and dramas that my SF 64 bosses guys have in another post, and I hope to publish it soon! Thank you very much for asking and reading this entire post! I appreciate it very much. Please don't be shy to keep asking! :3 

[ryuukia]

[Translation] SolidS Drama Vol.6 “Dear brother” Track 1

I was supposed to post this last week, but things happened (even in quarantine I end up being busy). Finally, here’s the first track from SolidS’ 6th drama CD. Many thanks to Ryota and Chrome for helping me proof this.

Please don’t repost/retranslate/reuse my translations. Likes and reblogs are appreciated.

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Track 1: Showing up unannounced

Dai: I’m back.

Rikka: Welcome back. Good job with the running.

Dai: You say that, but you went running with me, remember?

Rikka: I was just congratulating the both of us, you know?

Dai: Really? Yourself included? That’s fine, then.

Rikka: Eh? What do you mean by that?

Dai: You sort of forget to congratulate yourself for things you did. It’s pretty important, you know? Since you kinda have low self-esteem.

Rikka: You're pretty sharp sometimes, aren't you, Dai?

Dai: ‘Sometimes’ is an exaggeration. Anyway, it’s time to start the cool-down stretching.

Rikka: Okay. I do plan on being more congratulatory of my efforts, you know? Otherwise, it’d be so rude for the people who believe in me.

Dai: Sounds like a plan.

Rikka: If I ever say something bad about myself, feel free to scold me, Dai.

Dai: I think you’ll notice it and reflect on it on your own before I’m able to do that.

Rikka: Uhm… I guess you might be right.

Dai: Well, if that happens, I’ll make sure to bring you a cup of coffee.

Rikka: Really? I’m glad. In case I get depressed, that’ll help motivate me~

Dai: You’re pretty simple.

Rikka: That’s just how much I enjoy it. You’ve gotten pretty good at making coffee, you know? I always look forward to sharing some with you.

Dai: That’s thanks to Shiki who helped me out back when I had a job involving coffee. Also, I think it’s time for Tsubasa to wake up.

Rikka: I’d say it’s still early. Tsubasa said he doesn’t have any jobs planned for today either.

Dai: He mentioned something about his thesis. Plus, he’s had a lot of TV appearances, so his days and nights aren’t free. It’s looking pretty bad lately.

Rikka: I see. That sounds like a tough time. Now I see why you suddenly stopped by the bakery.

Dai: Not really. That shop is well-known for having tasty products and since it was close by, I took up the chance.

Rikka: Sure, sure. Took up the chance, huh. Then I have to get to work and prepare Tsubasa a delicious breakfast to show him my support. 

Dai: Why are you laughing?

Rikka: Dai really cares for his Nii-chan, huh~

Dai: I don’t.

Rikka: Sure, sure.

Dai: Stop it with your ‘sure, sure’. Hey, Rikka!

Rikka: Eh? There’s nobody here.

Dai: Can’t be helped. I’ll wake Tsubasa up.

Rikka: Okay, please do. In the meanwhile, I’ll prepare the breakfas-

Dai: -yelps-

Rikka: What? Did something happen?

Dai: Shiki… you scared me. What are you doing here?

Shiki: … Dai? … Morning.

Dai: Good morning. My bad, I didn’t think you’d be there and stepped on your foot.

Rikka: Did you fall asleep on the floor, by any chance? That’s not good, Shiki. What if you catch a cold?

Shiki: I wasn’t sleeping…

Rikka: Then why were you on the floor?

Shiki: I can’t do it…

Rikka: You can’t do what?

Shiki: The song.

Dai: What, a song?

Shiki: I don’t have even one idea for this song. I can’t think of anything.

Tsubasa: Oh~! Delicious! This bread is hella tasty!

Rikka: Help yourself with more.

Tsubasa: Yahoo! So, the great composer Takamura Shiki can’t write a song?

Dai: Seems so.

Tsubasa: Seriously, if this keeps up, Darling’s going to embarrass himself in front of Fumi-chan.

Shiki: Sigh.

Tsubasa: Eh? What was that? Shiki, did something happen?

Shiki: Sigh.

Tsubasa: Eh? Wait, wait. C’mon, don’t you have to tell me anything? Let’s hear you say honey, or honey, or honey?

Shiki: -mumbling- It won’t work like this. I need more… impact or something. And shalala's, maybe...?

Tsubasa: Hey?? ...Shiki? Earth to Shiki?

Shiki: I’m here. Maybe a key change halfway to the hook... No, not that.

Tsubasa: He looks like he’s listening to me, but he’s really not!!

Dai: But don’t you think his spacing out is sort of different from usual…? Doesn’t this look pretty serious?

Rikka: It does. Sure, Shiki is always busy, but not because his workload is packed.

Tsubasa: Now that you mention it, you’re right. It’s not unusual for him to be overwhelmed and feel sick because of the deadlines of the jobs he takes on, but...

Dai: I think it’s my first time hearing him say “I can’t write.”

Rikka: Speaking of which, it did happen once in the past. I got a call from him in the middle of the night saying “Just say something, anything works.”

Tsubasa: What’s with that vague request? 

Rikka: I’d have rather taken “I need you to give me some ideas.” over that.

Tsubasa: Why are you so troubled about this now, huh? Hey, Shiki?

Shiki: Hm? What?

Tsubasa: Don’t give me that. Tell us in detail where and how you got stuck. Don’t try to take this all on by yourself.

Shiki: Sigh.

Tsubasa: Stop it with those sighs, your happiness is going to escape! If you don’t have any inspiration, then we can think of something together.

Rikka: Ah, that’s a good idea. Shu told me once that he used QUELL’s opinions to write songs before. 

Tsubasa: Exactly! Kinda like that!

Dai: Eh? I guess coming up with songs that way is fine once in a while.

Shiki: If this were a SolidS song, it would have been indeed fine…

Dai: What kind of song are you working on right now?

Shiki: A collaboration CM song for a girls idol group.

Tsubasa: Oohh, you. Meant. That. kind. of . song. Geez… If you’re in a slump, make a SolidS song instead!

Shiki: Sorry…

-Shiki gets up-

Tsubasa: No, uhm, ... you don’t need to apologize like that...

Shiki: -gets on the sofa- Mmmmmmmmgh.

Tsubasa: Tche? Don’t be so down, man! Also, a grown-up man curling up into a ball while hugging a cushion is not cute at all!

Dai: Isn’t this kind of looking really bad though? If you back out at the last minute, it’ll mean trouble for many people involved.

Rikka: You’re right. It would be nice if he can get over it quickly, but… If it’s so bad that he’s getting sick over it, maybe quitting now would be better.

Tsubasa: Alright! Let’s talk with Fumi-chan first. Let’s go talk to him as soon as we can.

-Tsubasa calls Haiduki-

Tsubasa: Ah, hello, Fumi-chan? Morning. You see, there’s something I want to talk abo-... Eh? If I’m done checking the interviews? Gh, this is bad. I’ll check them later… for now I have some classes! Sorry. Er, so that aside, there’s something important I have to talk to you about… Eeh? You’re wrong, I’m not lying! I’m not! I’ll really work on them! Please, listen to me!

Dai: I should have called him instead.

Rikka: -laughs awkwardly-

Haiduki: Alright… This is looking bad, huh. Who’d have thought that Shiki would be in a slump this far into the job. Just when the deal with the railway company has progressed smoothly, too. Good grief. We have one trouble after another. Well, I guess that’s why they say management work is interesting, huh. Oh?

Keito: Let’s see… I wonder if this is the place… But the entrance is…

Haiduki: Hello, excuse me. I can offer you my help if it’s something related to this area. What seems to be the problem?

Keito: Thank you very much. I’ve been looking for this address and I think it might be this building, but it’s my first time here so I’m a bit worried I might have gotten it wrong.

Haiduki: Hm? Ah, may I ask you where you got this from?

Keito: It’s my older brother’s current address.

Haiduki: Brother?

Keito: Are you by any chance a Tsukipro employee? My name is Takamura Keito. That’s right, the business card…

Haiduki: By Takamura you mean…

Keito: I’m Takamura Shiki’s actual brother. Here’s my business card.

Haiduki: Ah, thank you very much for showing me.

Keito: And here’s a photo from when my brother returned home two years ago. And also this one, I’m next to him in the photo. 

Haiduki: Shiki seems to be sleeping.

Keito: My brother barely comes back home, but when he does, he ends up sleeping like a log most of the time.

Haiduki: What’s that on top of him?

Keito: It’s our cat, Sasuke. He’s about 20 years old, but considering how old he looks, I wouldn’t be surprised if he gained some sort of mystical powers at one point. He seems to like sleeping on my brother’s waist when he’s asleep.

Haiduki: -mumbling- I’ll be getting these pictures later...

Keito: Eh?

Haiduki: Nothing, I apologize. Thank you for the support. I’m Shiki’s…I mean SolidS’ and your brother’s manager. My name is Haiduki Fumihiko. 

Keito: My brother’s manager? I apologize. I suppose seeing me wander around raised suspicions. I heard from my brother that the security is strict because the dorm is exclusively for talents, but this is my first time coming to one.

Haiduki: Not at all, I should be the one apologizing.

Keito: Don’t mention it. I know I should have announced my arrival beforehand, but I happened to come here due to a sudden trip.

Haiduki: I see. Business related?

Keito: Yes. I thought that I would come and catch up with him since it’s been a while, but he hasn’t been answering the phone since yesterday even though we’ve been in contact days before. Excuse me, is my brother at the dorms today?

[nakajimaakane]

Some TMGS 4 Teasers of Ryota Kazama from Habataki Watcher’s Twitter

バレンタインの調査をさせていただいた雑貨屋シモンの人気店員さんに「今を輝く～」のインタビューです。実はこの店員さん、風真玲太くんはわたしの幼なじみの高校生。だから、こういうのって少し照れくさいところもあるのですが、カリスマ店員さんとしての一面をしっかり取材出来ればと思います。

Rough translation:

An interview with a popular clerk of General Store Simon. Actually, this clerk, Ryota Kazama, is my childhood friend. That's why there are some things that make me feel embarrassed, but I hope I can cover the aspects of being a charismatic clerk.

今日、商店街で偶然、風真くんに会いました。風真くんはアルバイト中だったのでシモンのエプロン姿でした。 先月の取材の時にもらったチョコお返しだと、手作りのクッキーをもらいました。ホワイトデーからだいぶ経っていたのでお返しにイイものが無くて、わざわざ作ったのだそうです……ありがとう！

Rough translation:

Today, I met Kazama-kun by chance in the shopping district. He wore General Store Simon's apron because he was working part-time. I received a handmade cookie for the chocolate gift I got him last month. It's been a long time since White Day, so it seems that he made it purposefully ... Thank you!

今日はホワイトデーです！わたしはGORO先生から「初恋の行く道」の試写会招待券をいただきました。はばたき市の作家・藍沢秋吾さんの小説が原作の話題作です。 開演時間の少し前に席に向かうと、わたしの隣の席にいたのは風真くん!! 彼もGORO先生にチケットをもらったそうですが……

Rough translation:

Today is White Day! I got a ticket for the preview of "The Road of First Love" from Goro-sensei. The original story is based on the novel by Habataki City author, Aizawa Shugo*. When I headed to the seat just before the start time, Kazama-kun was in the seat next to me!! He also got a ticket from Goro-sensei...

(*Aizawa Shugo is a secret character in TMGS3)

先日、編集部の先輩にはばたき山のスキー場に連れていってもらいました。スキー初心者のわたしは滑る��いうよりも、常に転んで尻もちをついていてばかりで、色んな人のジャマをしてしまったかも…… でも、冬ならではのはばたき山のキレイな景色を堪能することができて本当に楽しかったです！

Rough translation:

The other day, I had a senior editorial staff take me to a ski resort at Mount Habataki. As a beginner in skiing, rather than slipping, I was constantly falling and I might have been a nuisance to many people... But it was really fun to be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery!

スキーの次はやっぱりアイススケート！森林公園地区のスケートリンクをご紹介です。手すりを掴んだままですが、リンクを何周か滑ることが出来ました。だけど、またも尻もちをたくさんついて服はビショビショです…… 転倒するたびに巻き込んでしまった皆さん、本当にすみませんでした……！ 

Rough translation:

After skiing, ice skating! There’s a skating rink in the forest park area. I still grabbed the railing, but I was able to slide a few laps. But again, it’s a shame that the clothes are stuffy... I'm really sorry to everyone who got involved every time I fell down...!

今日は、バレンタインの贈り物の売れ筋調査のため、雑貨屋シモンに来ています。ステーショナリーやパスケースなどのおしゃれで実用的な小物が売れているみたいです。でも、この店の一番人気は……商品ではなくて、大人気の店員さんがいました。彼お目当てでお店に来るお客さんが沢山いるそうですよ。 

Rough translation:

Today, I am visiting General Store Simon to find Valentine's gifts. It seems that fashionable and practical accessories such as stationery and passcases are on sale. However, the most popular item at this store was not a product, but a very popular clerk. There are many customers who come to the store just for him.

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soooo i’m just full of giddiness ever since the news came out that there will be another TMGS game after ALL these years!!! it’s called Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 4th Heart and follows the same storyline of a childhood friend from Habataki City. but we can see that the graphics are waaay better than the previous games and did you see just how charming Ryota Kazama is!? he is officially the heroine’s childhood friend, the poster boy and the ‘prince’ of 4th Heart! totally can’t wait for the full release!

[rubymikun]

ALIVE STAGE Official Main Cast Comment by Animate [English Translation]

The interview (source) happened during ALIVE STAGE that occurred during May 2019. Big thanks to @ryota-kunstranslations​ for helping me proof-reading this (love you aah <3).

Translated by me (rubymikun)

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The interview

From the popular 2.5-dimensional dance Live ��ALIVE STAGE” performances, the official comments of the main casts Shiozawa Hidemasa, Ishikawa Sho, Mitani Reo and Iwasa Yuki has arrived.

“ALIVE STAGE” (alias: IveSta) is an experienced and popular 2.5-dimensional live performance content of TsukiPro that uses original songs, audience cheering, involves all the support from the viewers and expresses them throughout the venue. It was decided that the production will be a total of 3 stages.

The first stage of Episode 1 was performed on Wednesday, 15 May at Sogetsu Hall. The release of the Blu-ray was also announced, and the momentum is accelerating towards Episode 2.

And thus, the official comments from the main cast of Growth who are appearing on the stage this time, Shiozawa Hidemasa as Eto Kouki, Ishikawa Sho as Yaegashi Kensuke, Mitani Reo as Sakuraba Ryota, Iwasa Yuki as Fujimura Mamoru have been revealed to the public.

Q: Please tell us your thoughts when the cast was decided for “ALIVE STAGE”.

Eto Kouki - Shiozawa Hidemasa (hence: Shiozawa): At the audition, I received scripts for various roles, but the only script that I actually read was Kouki’s. I did my best on it. As a result, I passed, but I was really surprised because I didn’t think I could make it.

I thought “Would it be fine if it’s me?”... But the staff said “You have factors that are similar to Kouki”. Until now I still don’t know what the factors are, but since I believe in those words, now, I can perform well on the stage.

Yaegashi Kensuke - Ishikawa Sho (hence: Ishikawa): This is a work that is loved by a lot of people, so I was really happy when I got the role of Kensuke, but I was surprised and nervous at the same time. This is my first time performing in a 2.5D stage. I was worried about whether I could work properly. I have the same height as Kensuke-kun in the 2017 setting, and we have a lot of common points, so I felt this must be something fateful.

Sakuraba Ryota - Mitani Reo (hence: Mitani): The time I got Ryota’s role, (I realized) our birthdays are only 10 days apart  so I felt close to him. Also, when I saw his profile, there are many things we have in common, I felt it was destined that I was chosen. I have been dancing all the time, but Ryota has done ballet, it’s different from the normal dance in a dance live, so I thought I have to be careful about my posture.

And since then, from the day it was decided that I was to act as Ryota, I have been leaning against the wall, standing upright for about 30 minutes, training to keep my spine straight, and then study how ballets work. I did study a lot before getting the script this time, too.

Fujimura Mamoru - Iwasa Yuuki (hence: Iwasa): Actually when I was at the audition, I was supposed to take a different role from Mamoru, so I changed my hairstyle and clothes to match that role. But on that day, we decided to try the audition for Mamoru’s role together… As a result, I was very surprised at the time I was decided to be Mamoru. Because it was an audition, I didn’t study well on Mamoru himself, “why is it me?” I kept wondering.

But then, when I get to know him better, Mamoru and I resemble each other about 90% (laugh). Such as hobbies and things we (like to) eat. I thought “Ah, I understand now” a lot of times. Besides that, the other three were originally active in major entertainment productions, they can dance well, but Mamoru is a former salaryman, they met when he was still a NEET. I’m not good at dancing, I have been desperately studying, in an attempt to catch up (with them). Mamoru and I have the same attitude about that. During the training, I worked hard on my dance lessons while thinking positively “This is also for the role”.

When you talk about Mamoru, it must be his music production. He is taking responsibility and is the one in charge of Growth’s songs, so I want to cherish his unique worldview by listening to their songs over and over again. And so, everyday I work harder than anyone when remembering the songs, and I do my best with loving the songs more than anyone here.

Q: Did you notice something again, about your first impression of the roles or the unit, when you actually performed?

Hidemasa: Kouki is the leader of the unit, so he is a classic example of “The Lone Prince”. Being cool, having a strong sense of justice, and stoic and so on. “He’s a person who always comes out with perfect wording, what should I do…” is what I thought at first. That’s why there were times when my body and facial expressions became stiff due to the tension while acting as Kouki.

But then I got advice from the director and the staff. Rather than getting stiff, it’s important to show Kouki’s gentleness and soft atmosphere. I think it’s not up to a motherhood level, but a person who stands there must show a gentle atmosphere, so I think it could work well.

Ishikawa: I thought Kensuke was a noble “naturally refreshing and cheerful character”. However, during the practice progress, the staff told me Kensuke is not only energetic, but also has a very wide vision, and has a role as a balancer in the unit.

While he himself is noisy, he also pays close attention to his surroundings. If one of the members is not feeling well, he can follow them casually. I thought that he is such a great person. I wonder if I could fulfill that position in the unit or not… (laughs). I still have a long way to go, but I will do my best from now on!

Mitani: Ryota has a front that is a righteous idol, but behind it, he’s unexpectedly an easy-going child. I thought: that was completely different from me! Ryota-kun’s strong points are elegance and being refined, but I want to show that each of his movements in both dancing and acting are polite, sexy and (the front of him) in front of people that he is a noble idol with a wide vision. I want to play the role of Sakuraba Ryota like that.

Since I thought that way, I began to study a lot so I think Ryota has grown on me. Again, each member of Growth has a strong core, Ryota’s core must be the “thick” type. He has a pride that can never be bent, and the only place where he can throw it away, the only place that he can depend on someone is with Growth. Because of that, to Ryota, Growth is a very important place where he can be himself.

Iwasa: Mamoru is deep-hearted, extremely gentle, fluffy and free. But that deep-rooted heart has such a painful past. He tried not to show it. That’s why I thought it’s hard to dig out the “root” that was buried in the soil. But then, as Reo-kun has said, it’s very clear that Growth is the most important place to Mamoru. Along with these feelings, I want to face the Mamoru role like that.

Q: Finally, please give your fans a message.

Shiozawa: I am honored to be able to play a story that is loved by many people. I have been always searching everyday for a kind of place where people can enjoy and where people can feel love. “Butai”* is a stage where you can see what you enjoy become reality, so when people who have seen it come out of the theater, it will give them the power that will be vital to their daily lives, is what I thought.

Ishikawa: In the drama part, you can feel the real daily life of Growth. In the dance part, you can see the unique, magnificent and pretty, sometimes intense, sometimes beautiful songs of Growth with your own eyes and feel it with your skin. I hope you can enjoy them all with us. I’m very nervous right now, but I will do my best with my full force. Everyone, please support us from now on!

Mitani: It’s a warm story that will snuggle into your heart. So, to everyone who regularly supports Growth, or to everyone who’s only knowing Growth for the first time, I want to fulfill the role of Sakuraba Ryota who is a “counselor” that helps everyone share the same world view with Growth, to tell how good their relationships are.

Iwasa: ALIVE STAGE Episode 1 starts with only Growth. We are responsible and working hard to start ALIVE STAGE properly. It’s a stage packed with our feelings, it would be great if we can grow up together with people who support us, is what I thought. We hope Episode 1 will rise up and bond with Episode 2 and Episode 3 too.

T/N

Butai: He repeated this word twice, so I think using one word in original content would be better.

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[kanasmusings]

[Translation] Growth Drama CD Vol. 4 - Track 2

I will introduce this drama track with two words. That is, “Mamoru” and “guppy”.  Also, we get introduced to a new character, Mimira-kun who, albeit being faceless, is still part of the TsukiPro world~

Thank you again to Deea for sharing before I got my own CD~!! Please don’t ask her for them as per her request, thank you ^^

※ Please don’t re-post the English translations without permission. Please just like/reblog them instead ^^

Under the cut, enjoy!

Track 02: [ご機嫌な涼太くん] “Ryota-kun in a good mood”

[0:00]

  (pages flipping as Koki reads)

  RYOTA: Hm? (giggles)

KOKI: Hm…? (giggles)

KOKI: Ryo, is something wrong?

RYOTA: Eh?

KOKI: It’s just, you’ve been looking over here all this time that I was wondering if you needed something.

RYOTA: Ah… I… I was looking at Kou…?

KEN: AH!!! You weren’t aware?! You were staring! Totally staring!

MAMORU: I-it’s somehow… Like you two were transported to a world of your own…

MAMORU: Please remember that we’re here, too! We’re here too, Ryo-kun!

RYOTA: Huh? Obviously. We’re here as Growth, aren’t we?

KEN: Y-you say that but it’s like we were just air, y’know? Right, Mamoru!?

MAMORU: Yes, Ken-kun! Ryo-kun and Kou-kun were just staring at each other, giggling, and it was like we were intruding in their atmosphere!

RYOTA: You’re pretty noisy for someone who understands the situation.

RYOTA: I noticed that, too, you know.

KEN: Ah… Someone who was just smiling and giggling looking at Kou’s face is this cold when it’s towards us.

MAMORU: It happens a lot, I know, but Ryo-kun’s difference in treatment is killing the guppy in my heart slowly!

KEN: Don’t die, Mamoru’s guppy!!

KEN: Ah, by the way, a “guppy” is the name of a tropical fish. It seems like there’s a chance that they’ll die if you change the temperature just a bit and change behaviour by the intensity of its environment.

MAMORU: Ken-kun, thank you for the explanation!

KOKI: (chuckles)

KOKI: Um… Ryo, is there anything strange that’s going on?

RYOTA: Eh?

RYOTA: No, not at all. (smiles)

RYOTA: That white top suits you well~

RYOTA: The black jacket on top of that looks good, too, huh?

RYOTA: It emphasizes your waist well and I think that it looks pretty and elegant.

KOKI: Thank you. Then, maybe it’s my hairstyle…?

RYOTA: I really like that part of your bangs that stray a little bit when tucked behind your ear.

RYOTA: In one word, I’d say it’s “noble”. It suits you well~

KOKI: R-really…?

RYOTA: Yup. (smiles)

KOKI: U-um… Thank you.

RYOTA: Yeah~

MAMORU: THIS DIFFERENCE IN TEMPERATURE!! AHHH!! MY HEART’S GUPPY! MY GUPPY!!!

KEN: Don’t die, Mamoru’s guppy! SOMEBODY!! SOMEBODY, PLEASE SAVE HIM!!

RYOTA: Ah, I see.

KOKI: Hm?

RYOTA: I figured out why I was unconsciously staring at Kou.

MAMORU: And what exactly is that?!

RYOTA: It’s because Kou is shining today.

KEN/MAMORU: Huh?

RYOTA: You all know this, don’t you? That I like beautiful things.

RYOTA: Music, pictures, scenery, people, or whatever.

RYOTA: It’s fun looking at beautiful things, isn’t it?

RYOTA: It makes the heart at ease, doesn’t it? It’s even better if there’s a sense of cleanliness, too.

RYOTA: In that way, Kou is my ideal. Just that.

KEN/MAMORU: Ah…

RYOTA: Yes… Yes, that’s it.

RYOTA: Kou really hits every single one of my targets, huh.

RYOTA: I wonder why? Maybe it’s better if I didn’t have something he can target?

RYOTA: What’s this feeling of being targeted even though there’s nothing to target…?

RYOTA: Really… It’s getting scary. But his existence is healing.

RYOTA: (sighs) I’m so glad that Kou is Growth’s leader.

MAMORU: Ryo-kun is unusually in an interesting mode, huh…

KEN: In any case, you made it clear that Kou hit all of your “targets” today.

KOKI: Is it okay to think of it as a compliment…?

RYOTA: Of course! I’m aware of how much I love or dislike someone after all.

RYOTA: I think that it’s a great thing that I can notice that, too.

MAMORU: Well, that’s true.

KEN: You’re right.

KOKI: (chuckles) Well, Ryo’s shining to me, as well.

RYOTA: I’m… shining…?

KOKI: Yeah.

RYOTA: Well, that’s because it’s part of our job to present ourselves to people. I’m careful about my appearance.

RYOTA: Of course, I’d be in my best manners, too.

KOKI: True. In a way, it could mean like that. The reason why I look pretty to you might be because of the same reason.

KOKI: (smiles) But—

RYOTA: But…!?

KOKI: For me, you sparkling isn’t just limited to your outward appearance.

RYOTA: Eh…?

KOKI: Ryo is—

(someone knocks on the door)

STAFF: Pardon the intrusion! We’re so sorry for the wait, Growth.

STAFF: The studio is already prepared so please get ready to move.

KEN: Ah, yes~!

KOKI: Ryo, let’s continue this talk later.

RYOTA: A-ah—Y-yeah.

MAMORU: Alright~! Let’s do our best for work today then!

KEN: Yeah~!

RYOTA: Wait!

RYOTA: You two were just sitting around, weren’t you?

RYOTA: Your clothes are all wrinkled.

KEN: AH! Really?!

RYOTA: Really. Look right here and over here, too.

KEN: It’s true…

KEN: Oh, man. I hope it doesn’t stand out.

RYOTA: Why don’t you ask the costume department if they can lightly steam it for a bit?

KEN: You’re right. Thank you, Ryo. I’ll do just that.

RYOTA: Mamoru, too. Your necktie’s crooked. I’ll fix it for you. Come on.

RYOTA: Stand properly.

MAMORU: Ah, yes!

(Ryota starts fixing Mamoru’s tie)

RYOTA: Hm?

MAMORU: Ryo-kun… Right now, you were thinking that it’s similar to fixing the collar on a dog, weren’t you…?

RYOTA: Wow! I’m amazed you figured it out~!

MAMORU: I wish you denied that part though~

RYOTA: (chuckles) I’m just kidding.

RYOTA: I know that both you and Ken do your best so, if you only keep in mind what people think about you, it’d be a waste, you know?

RYOTA: There are people who look up to Growth’s Ken and Mamoru, too, you know?

RYOTA: You’ll do it properly, won’t you?

MAMORU: Yessir!

KOKI: (chuckles) We’re all ready, aren’t we? Now then, shall we go?

[06:35]

 STAFF: Now then, we’ll introduce today’s guests!

STAFF: First up are these people! With their unique world view and individualistic songs, harmony is their power.

STAFF: Please welcome everyone from Growth!

KOKI: Good afternoon!

Growth: Good afternoon.

STAFF: Hello! Welcome to Count-up TV!

STAFF: I think we’ll all be able to hear about their processes of music today.

KOKI: Yes. It’s a pleasure to be here.

STAFF: It’s a pleasure to have you here.

STAFF: The next guest is this person!

STAFF: He’s pretty famous with middle and high schoolers!

STAFF: He’s the frightfully amazing 16 year old who writes and makes his own songs, Mimira-san!

MIMIRA: Good evening~! I’m Mimira!

MIMIRA: I normally do net broadcasts so this is my first appearance on TV~!

MIMIRA: I’m very nervous but, I’ll do my best~! It’s nice to meet you~

STAFF: Yes, welcome! Alright then, let’s have a quick commercial before we proceed with the talk.

  (catchy music plays)

  MAMORU: (sighs) It’s finally… over… somehow…

RYOTA: (exhausted) Really…

RYOTA: I’m so glad that it’s somehow over…

KEN: I understand why Mamoru, the composer, is tired because it’s a music show where we talked about the song processes but, why is Ryo so tired, too?

RYOTA: I think it’s because of the nervousness about whether Mamoru would say some weird things…

MAMORU: Ah… (laughs with a very tired manner) I’m so sorry for making you worry.

MAMORU: It’s true that a TV broadcast has a different sort of nervousness from lives and events, huh…?

MAMORU: I somehow managed not to slip up because I kept looking at Ryo-kun next to me who was glaring at me.

MAMORU: That’s… what I want to think!

KOKI: (chuckles) No, I think you managed to talk about it properly rather than just “managing it somehow”.

MAMORU: Eh?! Really?

KEN: Yup, yup. I think so, too. I think the song’s themes and their highlights were pretty easy to understand.

KEN: I think we managed to show fine team play during this recording. I think we also managed to make people laugh at the appropriate times, too.

KEN: Good going, Mamoru~

MAMORU: I-I’m so glad…!

KOKI: (smiles) Great job, Mamoru.

KOKI: You did well. Didn’t he, Ryo?

RYOTA: You’re right. Well, I’d say it’s a passing mark.

MAMORU: Oh…! To think that the day Ryo-kun would say that would come…!

MAMORU: I’m so glad that I did image training of this moment with the Arainu-kun three days ago!

RYOTA: …!

KEN: I’m somehow torn between wanting to see you practice talking with a stuffed toy or if I’m glad that I didn’t see it.

RYOTA: It’s obviously gross so you should be glad you didn’t see it.

RYOTA: Ah, but, I guess it’s too late to say that since he talks often with the pachira.

KEN: That’s true.

MAMORU: Onii-san won’t hide his distress since I’m aware you see me do that often…

MIMIRA: Ah, Growth-san! Thank you very much for today!

MIMIRA: I’m Mimira, who was your co-guest today!

KOKI: Ah, likewise. Thank you very much to you, too.

MAMORU: Thank you very much!

RYOTA: Thanks.

KEN: Thanks for the hard work~!

MIMIRA: Thank you for your hard work, too!

MIMIRA: Uwah~ You’re all so beautiful up close! Your face is so small!

MIMIRA: Real celebrities are totally different, huh~!

MAMORU: Eh? Eh!? Eh…?! WHAT!!??

MIMIRA: Was it Koki-san and Ryota-san?

MAMORU: AHHH! Figured it was those two…! That’s obvious, huh…

KEN: (laughs)

MIMIRA: If it’s okay with you, can I take a picture with you to commemorate this day?

MIMIRA: Can we do a two-shot?

KOKI: Yeah.

RYOTA: I don’t mind.

MIMIRA: Yay~! Then, please excuse me~ There.

(Mimira approaches Ryo and Koki)

MIMIRA: Okay~ Please come closer.

MIMIRA: Say cheese~

(Mimira takes the picture)

MIMIRA: Woah~! It looks good! What do you think?

MIMIRA: Would it be alright if I uploaded it online later?

MIMIRA: I could edit or enhance it before I do though but…

KOKI: Ah, it’s no problem at all.

RYOTA: It’s fine with me, too.

MIMIRA: Yay~! Thank you very much!

MIMIRA: Alright~ I’ll add this to my memories of today just like with my first broadcast~

KEN: Ah, um… Mimira-kun?

KEN: That broadcast channel’s called “Mimira Channel,” isn’t it?

KEN: I’ve watched it before.

MIMIRA: Ohhh!! Really?! Thank you very much!

MIMIRA: I’m happy that you saw one of my videos…!

MIMIRA: Ah, can I ask you for your impressions? How was it?

KEN: It was interesting!

KEN: The episode I saw was the episode where you went to the bath house for the first time since you were born.

KEN: I’ve never been to one before, too, so while I was going “Oh~” when watching, I totally laughed a lot while holding my milk bottle.

MIMIRA: (laughs) That’s the one I uploaded the day after I went to the bath house, right?

MIMIRA: Compared to the organization of a TV broadcast, I usually do the filming and even editing on my own.

MIMIRA: I don’t even have a great script to follow and I mess up talking sometimes, too.

MIMIRA: Well, that kind of thing is one charm point, too~! Ehehe~

KOKI: That’s amazing. You think of the material and do the editing on your own?

MIMIRA: E-he~ Is what I’d like to brag but, the computer software really does help a lot.

MIMIRA: It’s not as difficult once you get used to it, sir.

MIMIRA: Doing things we love as long as we can is good, isn’t it~?

KEN: You’re light on your feet because you do it alone, too, huh.

MIMIRA: Yes, yes! It’s great that I can just do something interesting the moment that I think of it~

KOKI: I think that kind of behaviour is admirable, too.

RYOTA: After all, if you don’t know how to use an editing software, it really is meaningless, too.

MAMORU: Right, right~? I mean, even I can make a lot with just a music software, too.

MAMORU: Mimira-kun does the filming, recording, and editing, too. On top of that, you make music and you sing, too, don’t you?

MAMORU: You’re so talented, huh~

MIMIRA: (flustered) A-ah, no…! I- I just feel shy if you flatter me like that…!

MIMIRA: But… Thank you very much!

STAFF: Ah, Mimira-san! Your escort’s here already.

MIMIRA: Ah, yes! It’s that time already, huh…

MIMIRA: I’ll be on my way then. Thank you very much for today!

KOKI: Yeah, let’s meet again somewhere.

RYOTA: Someday for sure.

MIMIRA: Yes, surely! Thank you very much for the picture, too!

(Mimira leaves)

[13:23]

  KOKI: (chuckles)

RYOTA: That was quite a storm, huh~ Though, there was nothing bad in it.

KEN: Oh, the picky Ryo is saying something unusual~

RYOTA: Shut up.

MAMORU: That just shows how great Mimira-kun is at communicating and talking.

KOKI: Music, videos, and now even talking, huh.

KOKI: He’s really talented.

MAMORU: He called Kou-kun and Ryo-kun “pretty~!” but, Mimira-kun’s pretty good looking himself, too~

MAMORU: Man~ Popular people sure have it all~

KEN: I felt he can handle it though~ To borrow Ryo’s words, he was “shining,” too.

MAMORU: I thought so, too! Maybe it’s the youth~

MAMORU: I feel like I was showered in sparkling beams just by talking to him.

MAMORU: His smile is sparkly, his aura is sparkly~! Ah~! So dazzling! Or something?

KEN: Exactly.

RYOTA: Kou’s not losing when It comes to being sparkling though.

KOKI: Me?

KEN: Why are you always so quick to turn it into a compliment competition?

RYOTA: That’s because you two kept complimenting him with “amazing~ amazing~” without restraint.

RYOTA: Kou’s beautiful, he can sing and dance, he’s smart, he’s good at cooking too so, he won’t lose.

KOKI: Ryo, I’m happy that you’re praising me but, I don’t think there’s any point in deciding “winners and losers.”

KEN: Exactly. In the first place, we weren’t comparing Kou and Mimira-kun anyway.

RYOTA: I know that but…

MAMORU: (chuckles) I guess we all just acknowledge that that’s how much you love Kou-kun.

KEN: Yeah, we do. It’s true that Ryo has been keeping an eye on Kou from the beginning.

MAMORU: Oh, really?

KOKI: But, I won’t really call it a friendly mood.

MAMORU: Eh?!

KEN: Oh~? Kou-sama felt that, too?

KOKI: (chuckles) How naïve do you really think I am?

KOKI: Of course I’d notice when I’m being loathed that much.

KEN: Oh, that’s right. I’d say it was more of a rivalry than a friendly feeling.

MAMORU: WHAT?!

RYOTA: W-wait, you two… Are you really bring that up here and now?

KEN: Isn’t it a topic that should be brought out now so that we can have a laugh at it together later~?

RYOTA: That’s true and all but…

MAMORU: Eh? Eh, what? I’m curious! I wanna know~!

MAMORU: Speaking of, I don’t think I’ve ever heard how Kou-kun and Ryo-kun met before.

MAMORU: Though, I’ve heard before that the difficult to approach “Aloof Prince” Kou-kun was approached by Ryo-kun and Ken-kun.

RYOTA: You remember that well, huh, Mamoru.

RYOTA: It’s exactly like that. Ken and I were the first to approach him.

RYOTA: I was curious about what kind of guy it was that they were giving special treatment to.

RYOTA: If I were to confess, I did it mostly with ill intent.

MAMORU: Ill intent…?

KOKI: I was an enemy to you then, huh?

RYOTA: I think you already know without my saying it but, it’s different now, okay?

RYOTA: But, in a place where the tickets to actually debuting were so little, seeing someone the agency treats so specially without hiding it really gives you a bad feeling, doesn’t it?

KEN: I still remember it even now.

KEN: How you glared—No, looked at Kou. I told you that you should try talking to him if you were that interested.

KOKI: Is that so?

RYOTA: You stood out after all. Even if I tried not to worry about it, you just plainly enter my sight.

RYOTA: That’s one reason why you were so special, too, though.

RYOTA: Well… I guess kids wouldn’t understand.

RYOTA: In any case, Ken told me that and I finally decided to talk to Kou.

  ==END==

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[Translation] Machine Elements - Cast Presentation: Growth

Have you ever read something so wonderful that you cried?? That’s how I felt when I was reading the Growth profiles XD I hope that everyone feels the greatness that is behind their lore from my translations ^^

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Under the cut, enjoy~!

ETO KOKI

“Before everything gets buried by the sand… I don’t want to give up on the possibilities!”

PROFILE:

NAME: Eto Koki

GUILD: Growth (※Guildmaster)

BASE: Greenery Valley

☐ Beyond the desert lies a green valley at the end of the Eastern Continent. He is the only son of the Chief who leads the villagers. The Chief’s clan is originally a direct descendant of an old royal family that has since collapsed during ancient times. The villagers are all descendants of the old clan in one way or another. As proof of the royal bloodline, all the members of the Chief’s direct family have wonderful blond hair.

☐ The Chief’s family has, for generations, traveled around the world together with their trusted friends once they have come of age. The final goal of this excursion was to earn the title of [Craftsman] in order to preserve the Guild’s qualifications. However, there is also the implication that it is done in order to broaden the knowledge they have.

☐ Koki was also supposed to go on this journey but, in order to protect the valley that’s rapidly being eroded by the desert, he added [the Investigation of the Ruins] to their original journey’s purposes. Together with his guild members, Kensuke, Ryota, and Mamoru, the three of them form the Archaeological Research Team.

COMMENT:

To those who are meeting us for the first time and to those who are not, how do you do?

I’m Growth’s Eto Koki. In this time’s stage play, Growth goes out on a grand journey that will move the world. Completely different from the place where we’re living, there are deserts and canyons, valleys, and savannas, big cities and even small mountain villages… We will visit various places, go to different ruins, and meet new people. “Journey” is the theme of Growth’s music. Being able to reach undiscovered places, learn new things, and grow will be a part of what we’ll aim for in our real lives as well.

Now then, shall we go on this grand adventure together?

YAEGASHI KENSUKE

“It’s because things can get unpredictable that makes it fun, right? ♪”

PROFILE:

NAME: Yaegashi Kensuke

GUILD: Growth

BASE: Greenery Valley

☐ He is from the family of the once renowned (royal) elite guards. He has great physical skills, perfecting his martial arts whenever he has the chance. He’s the one to rely on the most when things get rough.

☐ He loves taking afternoon naps so it seems like he has a lot of favorite places to nap in around the Ruins. Though, the only people who know of all of those places are the Growth members.

☐ Since he can be a little sketchy sometimes, he is able to face anything. Normally, he faces them with a smile and he doesn’t falter in the face of adversity. One could say that, among Growth members, he is the one with the strongest mental fortitude.

☐ When he went to the Commercial City of Seiryuu, the Blue Dragon, he met SolidS’ Dai. Little did they expect that this meeting would hold more meaning in the future.

COMMENT:

Good afternoon~! I’m Growth’s Yaegashi Kensuke!

When the rehearsal’s schedule was decided, my first reaction was “Oh! It’s here, it’s here, it’s here finally!!” As a guy, the scenes where we’re moving around a lot really made me feel excited (laughs)! The training room was full of guys so, in a good way, I felt so much at ease. But, instead of just enjoying it, I never hesitated to ask for advice at places I felt like I needed to work on. Even the director said that we’re moving along well! (I’m so grateful!)

Dreams and hopes are woven together in a lot of ways so please, do come and see it!

SAKURABA RYOTA

“My calculations are perfect, got it?”

PROFILE:

NAME: Sakuraba Ryota

GUILD: Growth

BASE: Greenery Valley

☐ A young man who is a family member of the once Prime Minister to the royal family. His temperament is one inherited from his blood-line. Being a part of the Chief’s clan… He won’t forgive anyone who goes against Koki.  On the other hand, he possesses a hard-to-grasp sensitivity, and shows an awkward kindness a lot of times. He is impartial in a lot of ways; being harsh to himself as harsh as he is to other people.

☐ He is very knowledgeable and diligent. Since they come from an old royal family, he is especially interested in the planet’s history. His deepest desire is to be able to unfold the mysteries of human history.

☐ He loves art and music and so, the place he admires so is the Art City of Rikugo, the Cosmos. It is not something he wishes to mention himself but, he thinks deep inside that if they could visit it while on their journey, it would be very wonderful.  By the way, the members know of his wish and so they’ve written [The place he really wants to go to] in their journey’s destinations.

COMMENT:

Good afternoon. I’m Growth’s Sakuraba Ryota.

This time, Growth will be going on a journey that triggers an event that will change the world drastically. From there, we will be stepping on the mysteries history… Or, that’s how we want to move the audience.

I am still surprised every single time but, I will do my best to continue on this journey while my heart dances with excitement.

I was excited to work with all the units and I tried my best to communicate with all of them. There are also mysterious people and topics going on there. I felt like there were a lot of great discoveries, too (laughs).

FUJIMURA MAMORU

“Yes, you’re right, Kou-kun. I’ll… do my best, too!”

PROFILE:

NAME: Fujimura Mamoru

GUILD: Growth

BASE: Greenery Valley

☐ A young man who was raised in Greenery Valley. His real birthplace is actually the Art City of Rikugo.  When his peddler parents left the city and were headed to Greenery Valley, they got caught in a huge landslide and couldn’t move anymore. The young man forced himself to go to the Valley and managed to live there.

☐ Being unfamiliar with the village, he was taken under the care of the Chief. Since then, he has since felt a sense of obligation towards the Chief’s family.

☐ Because of that, he was raised together with the Chief’s only son, Koki. Since Koki is only a few years younger than he is, he adores and treats him like a younger brother. (Though, there are rumors that it is actually Mamoru who is being taken care of by Koki.)

☐ He possesses a mysterious instinct that helps guide the others to the whereabouts of a certain ruin. He unexpectedly opened a door in a strange ruin that released the [SPIRITS]. He was also the perpetrator of accidentally making them re-surface. “I’m so sorry!!”

COMMENT:

I’m Fujimura Mamoru who’s so relieved that he still has work this time~♪

… Wait, I feel like there are people who already don’t know what this joke is about? (bitter smile)

But, being able to say that means that I’m doing well with having continued work.

At least let me say my gratitude, yeah! I’m Fujimura Mamoru who was a former NEET before our unit debuted!

The fact that I can be standing on stage while basking in the spotlight means that I didn’t throw my life away, right~?

… Wait, this is getting off-topic (laughs).

This time, I play a member of Growth who lives not in the Valley of the Wind this time but… in a valley surrounded by greenery.

I leave the Eastern Continent together with my fellow members Kou-kun, Ken-kun, and Ryo-kun and we go on a wonderful journey!

Er… Um, isn’t this a fitting song for Growth?! And so, please don’t hesitate to listen to Growth’s songs after leaving the theater so your memories stay fresh.

――― We passed a long and distant time. Continuing to receive love from people and giving love back to everything.

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TsukiPara Event Drama - Valentine’s with Chocolate and Butlers ♫ - Part 5 Translation

1章5話

Chapter 1 - Part 5

Sora:  Alright! Today let’s think about SOARA’s afternoon tea set!

 Ren:  Umm…… Sora-senpai?

 Sora:  What is it, Ren-kun?

 Ren:  First of all, an afternoon tea set…….  What kind of thing is that?

 Sora:  What! Ren, you don’t know?…… Actually I don’t know either!

 Ren:  ……As I thought.  What about Sou-nii?

 Soushi:  If it’s Japanese tea let me handle it.

 Nozumu:  Afternoon tea set……  Somehow, that has a high class ring to it.

 Nozomu:  But I don’t know anything more than that!

 Everyone:  ……So with that!  Please teach us!  Mori-senpai!

 Morihito:  Umm…… Ahaha. “Afternoon tea” originally started as a custom in the United Kingdom.

 Morihito:  In olden days, the aristocrats of the United Kingdom, would attend operas and parties at night, and eat an evening meal afterwards.

 Sora:  Huh? Then dinner would have been pretty far from that time.

 Nozomu:  If it was me, I would definitely be participating in the opera with the sounds of my stomach!

 Morihito:  Ahaha. Seems like the aristocrats were also the same as Nozomu.  That’s why, they would have a meal beforehand.

 Soushi:  That is what afternoon tea is.

 Morihito:  Yes. And also, beyond that, there is another important reason for afternoon tea.

 Morihito:  See, when you’re calmly enjoying tea, it makes you naturally want to chat doesn’t it?

 Morihito:  So in other words, afternoon tea was…….

 Ren:  A place for the social lives of the elites huh!

 Nozomu:  So between lunch and dinner, they would chat while eating……  It’s a mid-meal snack then!

 Soushi:  ……A place for the social lives of the elite, has been made considerably more common by calling it a snack.

 Sora:  Being common is fine!  We are a Japanese-style band after all!

 Soushi:  Well then, let’s think of a menu for commoners, who eat without waiting until dinner.

 Sora:  Ah! That would be hamburgers then?

 Everyone:  Hamburgers!?

 Sora:  But, we ate them all the time after school.  While discussing things like our songs.

 Nozomu:  We did eat them!

 Morihito:  How nostalgic.

 Sora:  It makes you want to chat, and it’s a delicious light meal!  I think that makes it even more of a perfect choice!

 Ren:  But, for an afternoon tea set with a fancy image, I’m not sure how hamburgers would be…….

 Morihito:  Well, even if it would be an American afternoon tea set, wouldn’t it be unexpectedly interesting?

 Soushi:  Since it’s something that feels unexpected, it might be good since it seems like us.

 Ren:  Yeah……That is certainly true!  It might match SOARA.

 Nozomu:  Then, along with hamburgers, let’s add other things to make a lighthearted and enjoyable menu!

 Sora:  That would be great-!  Okay, since we now know our direction, let’s continue to decide on the rest of the menu!

 Everyone:  Yeah-!

 ~Meanwhile at that time, Growth is……~

 Kouki:  ……Alright, the test prototype of Growth’s afternoon tea menu is ready to be served.

 Kensuke:  Woah-! As expected of Kou!  The freshly baked scones, look delicious!

 Ryota:  The fragrance of the Darjeeling tea is great too.

 Kouki:  Ken, Ryou, thank you for helping me.

 Kensuke:  Kou continuously directed us, so we only helped out a bit!

 Mamoru:  And during that, I was only able to cheer you on once again.  ……Really sorry, everyone!

 Ryota:  Well, in Mamoru’s case, watching over us is certainly his best way to help out after all.

 Mamoru:  Ryou-kun is so harsh!  But it’s the truth so I can’t object!

 Kensuke:  Ahaha! ……But even still, Kou.  Our set has a standard set-up right?

 Ryota:  Definitely, it’s classic afternoon tea.

 Kouki:  That’s right. ……I don’t think there’s any need to change it to be original.

 Kouki:  We have a firm grasp on the foundation, so with that I want to provide something that we ourselves think is the highest.

 Kouki:  Without compromising on flavor, we’ll treat them with the highest hospitality as well. Including our gratitude to all of our fans.

 Mamoru:  As expected-! Kou-kun, so cool!

 Kensuke:  A way of thinking that suits the stoic Kou!

 Ryota:  You’re right.

 Kouki:  ……Plus, if it’s a personal menu, the other units are probably going to serve a lot of those dishes.

 Kensuke:  Yeah, certainly.  For example, like SOARA!

 Ryota:  If there was at least one standard afternoon tea set menu, the fans might be happy.

 Ryota:  We can also include the colors of Growth in the design.

 Kouki:  That’s how it is…… Now then, without delay, Mamoru.  Could you taste test for us?

 Mamoru:  I’d be glad to!  ……Thank you for the food!  ……(Chewing)……De-li-cious--!

 Mamoru:  ……Ah! Inspiration is suddenly flowing into me!!

 Mamoru:  Oh! Paper and pen!  And, piano!

 Kouki:  ……It appears that, we will also be able to add an additional menu that suits us.

 Kensuke:  Additional menu…… Ah-!  Music service huh-!  That’d be great!

 Ryota:  Looks like Mamoru will also be able to diligently collaborate on the development of the afternoon tea set…… What a happy ending.

 Kouki:  Yeah, I’m looking forward to the day.

 (To be Continued)

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Danball Senki Wars - Four Hearts United as One (Prince Animage 2013)

Full scans can be found here.

Notes: I love DanSen Wars so much... I’m so glad Muraku’s name was said a lot! Anzai-san and Ryouta-san bickering is so funny... Hikaru looks like a girl, but his voice actress looks like a very beautiful boy. And Maeno-san is so mean to Rikuya! This interview was the most fun one I’ve ever translated. I LOVE MURAKU DANSEN WARS!

-Interview with Osaka Ryota (Arata), Ishizuka Sayori (Hikaru), Maeno Tomoaki (Haruki) and Anzai Chika (Sakuya)-

Sena Arata

He was instantly able to adjust to using his new LBX Dot Blastrizer, but his Overload ability seems to be uncontrollable? Arata seems to still have untapped potential.

Questions for Ryouta-san!

Favorite character?

Mito-sensei. Because she called me by my name (laughs). Not ‘Sena Arata’; just ‘Arata’. I was really happy~ I’ve said since episode 1 that I like Mito-sensei. But I was surprised she’s actually 29. An adult!

Favorite LBX?

Of course I like my own, but appearance-wise I like Phantom. I really like that when it opens its arms, it gives the impression of wings.

↑ Arata’s regular clothes (rough draft)

Hoshihara Hikaru

In order to cope with his WTSD, he took kendo classes. His kendo uniform really suited him.

Questions for Ishizuka-san!

Favorite character?

Appearance-wise, I like Tadashi. He’s cool. And I like Bunta too. While everyone was watching the First Platoon’s battle strategy and laughing, he shouted ‘Stop laughing!’ and it made me think that he’s a really good kid.

Favorite LBX?

Kyouji-kun’s Gruxeon. I like that it gives off a bad-guy vibe!

↑ Hikaru’s regular clothes, 3-year-old Hikaru, and Hikaru with his hair loose (rough drafts)

↓ Haruki’s regular clothes (rough draft)

Questions for Maeno-san!

Favorite character?

I like Gendou. In episode 26, Haruki was paired up with Gendou and Hikaru was with Kaito, and Gendou gave Haruki some words of support. Since Kaito didn’t say anything to Hikaru, that contrast was very impressionable.

Favorite LBX?

Gruxeon. Its spear-shaped weapon is cool.

Hosono Sakuya

His top priority during battles is to support Arata and the others, but he also makes them amazing new battle armor and LBX.

Questions for Anzai-san!

Favorite character?

From the start I’ve always liked Hikaru. I think it’s wonderful when he unties his hair while he sleeps! But I like Haruki too. He and Sakuya’s feelings are linked together. And Arata - well, I like his personality. (laughs) So I love the First Platoon.

Favorite LBX?

Siren. I like that it feels like a female ninja! Everyone in the Fourth Platoon uses a different colored one so they match. But now that Yuno’s using Arata’s old Dot Phaser it’s no longer an All Siren team…

Let’s Fight! Together We are the First Platoon!

Following up from our October issue, the cast of the First Platoon have come to talk with us. To begin, please tell us about the most memorable episode to you so far.

Ryouta: The one that got me the most fired up while we were recording - the battle in Death Forest with Muraku.

Arata went back alone to rescue Muraku.

Ryota: That was really intense - there story took a dramatic turn. In the end, Sakuya and the others came to help too - it was a victory achieved by everyone together! And on top of that, new fighting gear was made for us!

It felt like the distance between Muraku and Arata’s hearts has shrunk.

Ryota: It did. Muraku’s not really the type to talk a lot or explain things in detail, but he waited patiently for that idiot Arata to understand (laughs). I think Arata reminded Muraku about how you could ‘enjoy LBX battles’ instead of just fighting. So one day I’d love to see those two battle with each other - not during War Time - just enjoy normal, fun LBX battle.

Ishizuka: In Hikaru’s case, the story about his relationship with his father in episode 13 makes you think a lot about him, but also the episode before that - the scene in episode 12 where he screams at Arata. When I read the script I felt like, the time has finally come! Hikaru vented his feelings of frustration and his endless worries to Arata for the first time. I realised that this was a very important scene. In contrast to those scenes, I also like episode 16 - the episode where Takeru appears - when everyone is chuckling at Arata.

Anzai: Oh, when Arata was asked for his autograph!

Ishizuki: Yeah! Even Haruki laughed along with everyone else - the First Platoon are different now. So I really like the episodes continuing on from episode 13. I could feel the First Platoon’s bond getting stronger.

Maeno: About Haruki, since he’s always overlooking their strategies as a whole, the scene where he had to stop Arata and Hikaru from rushing onto the battlefield was very memorable. Arata’s so reckless that I’ve said ‘Stop it, Arata!’ too many times to count.

*All laugh*

Maeno: I actually said it during today’s recording too!

Ryota: But Haruki is unexpectedly okay with getting on board with Arata’s battle strategies~

Maeno: He is (laughs). Like their Formation Attack.

Ryouta: And the drift ice battle strategy.

There was also the strategy where they made the water tower fall over. Arata’s an idea man.

Ryouta: That had a high probability of working out! Fair play to the First Platoon for going along with Arata’s crazy strategies! (laughs)

Maeno: Arata sometimes says things that make sense. Although it can be difficult to get his ideas to work out in real life!

Anzai: For Sakuya it was episode 10. I was so happy when he was the person who won the most silver credits. Mechanics are recognised for their achievements too. I thought ‘I’m glad you got by on your budget up until today, Sakuya!’. And episode 10 was also a little bit romantic - he was nervous about meeting Rinko. Hyo-chan who plays Rinko was also nervous while she was standing in front of the mike, so the moment we finished recording and our eyes met we breathed a huge sigh of relief, phew! (laughs)

Rinko doesn’t think about Sakuya in that way.

Anzai: I don’t think she does. Thanks to Arata getting carried away Sakuya got the wrong idea…

Ryouta: Hey, don’t blame me~!

Anzai: But it’s true! You said things like, she’s going to confess her love to you!

Ryouta: But Sakuya’s the one who got carried away with that, wasn’t he?

Anzai: What were you doing looking at my phone anyway?!

Ryouta: You looked busy with your work so I was doing you a favor by reading the message to you!

When Arata picked up Sakuya’s CCM, the message was already on-screen. (laughs)

Anzai: Hikaru from episode 13 was also very memorable to me. Hikaru pushed himself to the limit, and Arata and Haruki were like, what’s going on? But Sakuya was quietly whispering his name, Hikaru… But in the second half of the battle when he saw Hikaru wasn’t really acting like himself, Sakuya said that to him. ‘This isn’t like you!’ Then he said something like, ‘It’s BECAUSE all four of us have our own roles that we can win!’

Ryouta: I thought so too! Sakuya’s words pierced Hikaru’s heart. When Hikaru was told ‘All four of us together are the First Platoon!’ he snapped out of it. I cried.

Anzai: Sayori-san’s Hikaru is just wonderful; I really feel for him. I tried my best to give it my all in that scene too. Everything that’s happened up until now, how Sakuya looks out for everyone and how everyone is watching over them - the conversation during that scene was full of that.

Ishizuka: Sakuya’s a really good kid. He has a lot of friends too.

Anzai: He’s good at communicating, so he can get along with a lot of people. There was a scene where Haruki hadn’t eaten anything so he gave him some bread too. (laughs)

Maeno: Oh, there was! (laughs)

Anzai: Since the First Platoon used to be just Haruki and Sakuya for a while, I think those two can read each other very well. When Haruki gets mad at Arata, Sakuya can calm him down. I really think the First Platoon is like a family.

We’d like to ask about characters outside of the First Platoon. If all of you could join a different platoon, which would you pick?

Maeno: Anywhere is good, as long as it’s not the Third Platoon.

*All laugh*

Ryouta: No way are we gonna be on the same team as the Ally Killer! (laughs) Maybe Gendou’s team? Gendou’s really cool!

Anzai: Gendou is the Dad of Jenock! I think I’d maybe pick Gregory from Rossius’ team? He has his own background music (laughs) - that looks fun.

Ishizuka: I wanna join the Girls Only team - the Fourth Platoon. Since I think Hikaru wouldn’t get involved in romantic relationships, he could just chat away with the girls.

Hikaru doesn’t seem to have much interest in girls. (Translator’s Notes: Hikaru confirmed gay)

Ishizuka: Right? He really doesn’t interact with the girls at all. To the point where Yuno asked him, ‘Hikaru, are you okay?’.

Next, if your character could make their own personal dream team, what members would they pick?

Anzai: I want Sakuya to be with the other mechanic kids. I wanna make a Super Mechanic Team!

Ryouta: But then you can’t attack!

*All laugh*

Anzai: Yeah, we’d probably die straight away. (bitter laugh) That’s fine - our purpose is to help support the players! The four mechanics are really good friends, so I think they could read L Tech together while chatting!

Ryouta: So basically they just pat each other on the back?

Anzai: Hey! They also help everyone use their LBX!

Ryouta: They watch over everyone from above (laughs).

Anzai: I’ll work hard together with Takeru, Rinko and Kageto~

Ishizuka: You won’t include Bunta? Even though he’s such good friends with Sakuya (laughs).

Anzai: I picked all the cute kids (laughs).

Ryouta: Okay, then I’m going to make a player only team, and replace Sakuya with Muraku. Since I don’t want to take out Hikaru or Haruki.

Anzai: Ouch, that hurt!

Ryouta: Well, that’s my dream team.

*All laugh*

If you do that, there will be two leader-types in the group.

Ryouta: I think instead of giving others orders, Muraku’s the type to make his own movements. So when they start to attack, Muraku can be third. Like - Arata, Hikaru, Muraku and then Haruki.

Anzai: Afterwards, all that’s left will be the fragments of LOST LBX after their fight against the Devil’s Platoon. (laughs)

Ryouta: It’s alright! Arata only destroyed everything once.

Maeno: For Haruki, I think a team of all the platoon leaders would be good. Catherine, Gendou and Kaito. I won’t include Rikuya.

*All laugh*

Please be nicer to Rikuya!

Maeno: But he would be a burden! (laughs) We’d have to just protect him all the time.

Ryouta: I think anyone would feel safe with those four people. Gendou-san seems like he’ll unite the team together.

Ishizuka: I wonder who Hikaru would pick? He’s a kid who doesn’t talk much, so Hikaru and Tadashi, with Muraku as their platoon leader and Kyoka as their mechanic. A bunch of silent people would make an interesting team. But I think they’d fight well together!

Finally, please leave a message for the fans about what you’d like to see happen in the story next.

Maeno: How about an episode where the spotlight is on Haruki?

Anzai: Speaking of which, where is Haruki living at the moment?

Maeno: Haruki’s room hasn’t appeared in the anime yet at all. Even though Sakuya’s room frequently appears.

Perhaps his roommate’s bed is still empty from when his former teammates became lost?

Maeno: That could be it. Since Haruki’s room might appear soon I’ll look forward to it.

Ishizuka: I’d love to see a school festival. Everyone could sing in a chorus or something.

Anzai: I wanna see that!! And I want to know more about what happens in the shopping street. The test of courage was fun too, but I want to see a normal battle with the D Cube.

Ishizuka: Then, a trip or something? I want to see an episode away from the battles. Episode 24 was about Catherine, but it’s a shame Hikaru wasn’t aware of it or participate in it. I want to see Hikaru enjoy himself doing something fun.

Anzai: That would be great. And the world tournament Artemis is still ongoing, isn’t it?

It’s still ongoing, but it hasn’t appeared in the anime.

Maeno: If they get expelled they can leave the island. If they all become LOST?

Anzai: NO WAY! Oh, I want Sakuya to one day shout a hissatsu function. And I’d like to see more about the countries outside of Jenock. Like Rossius or Porton.

Ryouta: Yeah. It seems like the spotlight is being given to a lot of different characters, so I think I too would like to know more about everyone. And since we all have new LBX now, I think there are a lot of intense battles in store, so please look forward to them!

[noviceaoiryusei]

Dance Square (vol. 18) - Snow Man, Hayashi Shota, Muro Ryuta short talk

Credits: yoshiko_mama

Originally translated by: asadajunya

"There are lots of things that you gain if you seriously deal with it. "

Stories and reflections about Takizawa Kabuki 2017

There are lots of things that you gain if you seriously deal with it. 『 Takizawa Kabuki 』

Spring dance performance in Shinbashi, the 『Takizawa Kabuki 2017』 8 Johnny’s Jr. Members had gathered! Snow Man and Hayashi Shota who have appeared many times in the past have appeared to the chairman, Hideaki Takizawa and a lot of loving advice given out to Muro Ryuta who had his first appearance.

Hikaru Iwamoto

The funniest story recently

I went to a gym with a friend. My friend who is yearning for my body called me (laughs), he said「I want you to keep track of it」 that's why he called me to ask for an assistance. When I was raising the barbell (I went) 「uhm . . . !」 and he said 「oy! do your best and keep up! raise it up higher!」 and I said 「wait ... I have no problem ...! 」 that’s what I thought, I had reached

the limits of the weights and I think that I can’t laugh while raising it. (laughs)

2016 「 Takizawa Kabuki 」 reflection

At the end of the second curtain, we are having a lots of water at the end, but I did not participate in that "water splashing" too much. (laughs) There were quite a few days when (Miyake) Ken-kun was fully aiming at me, but I had Abe as a shield. I think that position is made up to be useful, but it would be a nuisance to Abe. (laughs) If there is such a scene this year, I think that I am willing to go on the water on my own.

Daisuke Sakuma

The funniest story recently

I love the scariness of roller coasters (or jet coasters) and it makes me laugh a lot when I get on it, it’s funny. (laughs) During this time as well, I and Miyata (Toshiya)-kun went for a ride with Yamamoto Ryota, Miyachika (Kaito), Nakamura Kaito and Inaba (Hikaru)-kun, but because I was laughing with 「Yeah!」 and I had already hit my hands. (laughs) And Miyata-kun who’s next to me thinks that I am really noisy. (laughs) Also, when I got my license, Miyachika and I went for a drive to a safari park and I said 「hora, a lion!」, Miyachika was laughing even though he thought I was concentrating on driving, I said 「I’m sorry I am not so loud」. (laughs)

2016 「Takizawa Kabuki」 reflection

So, we say it is as a reflection point but, because we had a lot of things to do, there were too many performances to do. . . I am not satisfied; I want to go on more! I want to raise the quality, but since it is overall, it is difficult to concretely list all those things that I want to improve~. (Abe: 「Let’s do our best properly this year」) Yes, I will reflect on not being able to say my points of reflection!

Ryohei Abe

2016 「Takizawa Kabuki」 reflection

It is during the second part/curtain, I had left without a microphone. A female dancer, who serves at a tea house, got me a microphone on the way in the middle of the tray, so I could receive it with and I gestured 「Thank you, this should be my work〜」 and I will never detach it ever again . . . ! By the way my mother came to see me that day. 「I heard the words properly」 and having to say that I thought that families are generous too. (laughs)

The funniest story recently

Recently I often spend time with Sanada (Yuma) of Love-tune and Sakuma, I’m laughing a lot with mistakes of these two and also hearing their mistakes really makes me laugh a lot. During the rehearsal of 「JOHNNY’S ALL STARS ISLAND」 the drum teacher said 「better than before」, 「you became better than before」 and Sakuma said 「e? mirabakesso?」 and I made a mistake. (laughs) Meanwhile, Sanada-kun wanted to talk about the movie 「Kirishima, Bukatsu Yamerutteyo」 but what he said is 「Kirishima, Bukatsu Yamerundatte」. Sanada-kun has a lot of inputs, but it seems that he usually doesn’t remember. (laughs)

Ryuta Muro

Thoughts when you see the 2016 「Takizawa Kabuki」

I originally liked a stage with a sword, and it was my second time last year to see “Takizawa Kabuki”, I thought that I wanted to get in there from the first time I saw it. From the last year’s play, it was clearly visible that everyone was responsible for their selves and then I’ve got a feeling that I wanted to go out there and became stronger. And just as I’ve thought, Fukka (Fukasawa) got a female role? I can’t loose with the laughter because I’m from Kansai.

The funniest story recently

Meccha gera. Why are we laughing even if it is not a big deal? Recently, my friend who went to the party club together, and then he suddenly jumped into a pool that is used only in summer. It’s pretty dirty and what I did is put up some ice and sent it to him. Then, when I was in the midst of grilling some meat, he said 「 tobima—su 」in the pan. (laughs) After that, he went to take a bath while saying 「samui~ samui~ 」 (laughs)

[meccha gera = really doesn’t stop laughing] 

[tobimasu = it’s grilling]

[samui = cold]

Tatsuya Fukasawa

The funniest story recently

Being able to keep a dog! Although I always wanted to keep a dog, I still can’t get my family’s permission. I even remodeled my room so that I can secure it to a place. There’s a house nearby that has three dogs and whenever I pass by, I see heads popping out of the fence and goes 「 wanwan！ 」 and I have always responded 「nani nani？」 out loud. Although I have not kept it yet, I go to a pet shop, search for gauges and pet foods, etc. and I laugh whenever I’m doing it. (laughs)

2016 「Takizawa Kabuki」 reflection

I played the role of a girl, but when I got accustomed, Takizawa (Hideaki)-kun told me that “Isn’t it a like a man today” and I was told that looseness came out. Besides, I wonder if I can have more inner thighs, and besides that there are many things to think about like “You should have been able to respond more ad lib”. I guess the parent has something to do with the ignorance, do not be afraid to be hit in the face! I thought that I was real, professional consciousness was missing and I am reflecting!

Shota Watanabe

The funniest story recently

During “JOHNNY’S ALL STARS ISLAND” (’16 ~’17), (Morimoto) Shintaro announced that “SixTONES and Snow Man, let's do New Year's present games". 12 people gave presents and gathered at SixTONES' dressing room. I had laughed a lot anyway whether Shintaro thought about making arrangements on how to entertaining everyone or not. First of all, I pulled a number but that number isn’t for the present; it looks like it is the turn to the next one to turn the roulette. (laughs) We all laughed and I’ve become relaxed.

2016 「Takizawa Kabuki」 reflection

The second act has changed from tragedy to comedy; there are things that have been done differently than usual following the mellowness of the scene. It is necessary to listen to the dialogue of the person who is talking even in the scenes without lines although that would be unnecessary for the eyes of the audience. As I added it day by day, I don’t even remember having it negatively this year. Yes, I sad very cold yet nice things! (laughs)

Ryota Miyadate

2016 「Takizawa Kabuki」 reflection

There are some people who say that it hurts my throat, although there are some people that says「it is a proof that you’re doing your best」, I think that I should refrain from doing it after all that I put it out on the stage. The kabuki performance; from around 2 years ago, I thought that maybe I could become a bridge between Japan’s traditional arts and the present age in the future. Specifically, I haven’t reconsidered it but, I want to be more particular in manners and the forms.

The funniest story recently

Because I rarely smile (laughs), it’s difficult. I went to a meal together with Kawai (Fumito)-kun and Nozawa (Yuki) I felt like I laughed a lot but I don’t remember why. (laughs) Ah, I walked down the street two days ago and I have encountered Inoo (Kei)-kun at a location shooting laughing and I laughed when I heard him go 「 fufu 」 , he was laughing silently. Although it’s all about it (laughs) and even though I think it is funny, I think it has nothing to do with laughter. Although I often laugh even after seeing a comedy program, it’s about laughter after all (laughs)

[fufu = sound of laughter]

Shota Hayashi

2016 「Takizawa Kabuki」 reflection

When I’ve read again the script for the scene 「 Kaidan Yuki Onna 」 which I’ve done least year, I’ve found a line that says “I wish I could have done this here a little more”. I’ve thought of the feelings of the snow woman and I guess there’s a pattern of different expressions on the script. I don’t know yet if there’ll be a scene like that this year but, I want to make use of the reflections that I have now.

[Yuki Onna (Snow woman) = a spirit in a Japanese folklore.]

The funniest story recently

When Satsuki (Fukazawa) suddenly called me「 Hayashi 」by chance. (laughs) It has been the usual 「 Hayashi-kun 」 for a very long time, but now it has become 「 Hayashi 」. But today, it was 「 Hayashi 」 so I didn’t say anything; it was a「 good job 」 that’s what I’ve thought in my mind. (laughs) Now, I have been called 「 Hayashi 」by my kouhai Fukka, it looks like that he is a senpai and he is a nice guy that gives e-mail on a birthday. (laughs)

[jokertrap-ran]

Boykira Event! Kirameki Show Time♪ ◆Smile Idol Ver.◆ Event Story Translations (Ep 2)

*Kirameki Note’s tag will be Boykira *Boykira Masterlist will be under  ボーイフレンド（仮）Translations masterlist 

Asuma Momota: (I guess I’ll make up a practice schedule for them time being…...Hmm…...but still…...)

Asuma Momota: (They did say this day’s a no go. And then Sakurazawa can’t make it on this day…...)

Asuma Momota: (Making up a schedule’s difficult since it makes me use my brain more than I thought I would have to…...)

Sena Ryunosuke: Momota~n! This is the finalised list that (F/N)-chan made~

Asuma Momota: Oh, thanks, Ryunosuke. Let’s see, songs and images of the outfits along with the directing huh…...

Asuma Momota: (There are lot’s of things that have to be decided huh…...I might not make it if I go at the current pace I’m going at)

Asuma Momota: (Hmm, aren't there any good solutions to go about this……?)

Yoshiya Naokage: (Asuma-senpai…...he seems troubled…...I wanted to ask him when the next meeting was but…...)

Yoshiya Naokage: (It seems better to not talk to him now so I guess I’ll have to postpone that till another time huh…...)

Sakurazawa Ruka: Huh? Welcome back Nao-kun~

Sakurazawa Ruka:

Yoshiya Naokage:

Yoshiya Naokage:Sakurazawa Ruka: Didn’t you go to Momo-senpai’s class?

Yoshiya Naokage: well…...Asuma-senpai seemed to be really troubled over something so it was hard to start a conversation with him…...

Yoshiya Naokage: Since he seemed to be thinking rather seriously, I thought that I shouldn’t disturb him…...

Miyanokoshi Ryota: Hmm. If that was the case then wouldn’t calling out to him be better?

Miyanokoshi Ryota: You’re worried about Asuma-senpai aren’t you?

Yoshiya Naokage: That’s true but…...Isn’t it rather cheeky of a 1st year to be worrying about a 3rd year?

Sakurazawa Ruka: Really? I think you’re being too overly-conscious about it~

Sakurazawa Ruka: Besides, Momo-senpai’s just like a kind older brother so he probably wouldn’t bother much about what you do say♪

Miyanokoshi Ryota: Sakurazawa’s way of saying this is a little, you know…...but I think so too.

Miyanokoshi Ryota: Or rather, he might greatly welcome what you have to say.

Yoshiya Naokage: R-Really……?

Sakurazawa Ruka: That's right. It's not as if you can't do anything just because he's a 3rd year~

Yoshiya Naokage: You have…...A point. We can't all just depend on senpai alone!

Yoshiya Naokage: …...Yeah. I'll try going to where senpai is after school again.

Miyanokoshi Ryota: Yup. By the way, do you have any ideas which might be able to help Asuma-senpai?

Yoshiya Naokage: E-Err…...Well……

Sakurazawa Ruka: Oh, for crying out loud~ Nao-kun you haven't thought of it either! If so then won't you just be causing him more trouble?

Yoshiya Naokage: Uu…...I-I can't deny that either…...

Miyanokoshi Ryota: Haha. It's fine if you rely on us during times like this too, you know? If everyone puts our brains together, I'm sure we'll come out with a good solution.

Sakurazawa Ruka: Then let's start a strategy meeting immediately~♪

Yoshiya Naokage: Ruka…... Miyanokoshi…...Thanks.

Asuma Momota: (I've thought about it all day today but…...I didn't manage to find a good solution in the end…...)

Asuma Momota: (During times like this, I'd go consult Alan or Tatsumi and all would go well but……)

Asuma Momota: (...... Everyone's busy today so I have to do my best on things regarding the performance……)

Asuma Momota: Haa…... There's really huge responsibilities being a leader…...—Hm?

???: SENPA—I! ASUMA-SENPA—I!

Yoshiya Naokage: Haa…..Haa…...Thank god, you haven't gone home yet!

Asuma Momota: Yoshiya? What's wrong for you to be so out of breath……?

Yoshiya Naokage: U-Um, i have something to tell you!

[ryuukia]

[Translation] SolidS Drama Vol.5 “One faithful day, I saw you laughing under the starry sky” Track 1

Ryota passed me this CD and the following one, and since these 4 are therapeutic for me (translation-wise), I couldn’t refuse. Personally I wish I could start with drama 6, but I have to do things in order... Also many thanks to Ryota for proofing this for me.

Please don’t repost/retranslate/reuse my translations. Likes and reblogs are appreciated.

CD Cast:

Takamura Shiki (CV. Eguchi Takuya)

Okui Tsubasa (CV. Saito Souma)

Sera Rikka (CV. Hanae Natsuki)

Murase Dai (CV. Umehara Yuuichirou)

Haiduki Fumihiko (CV. Kowahara Yoshihisa)

Horimiya Eichi (CV. Nishiyama Koutarou)

Staff A (CV. Uenishi Teppei)

Staff B (CV. Hose Yuuichi)

Track 1: A different view from usual

-typing and click sounds are heard-

Shiki: Sigh. I think things will turn out well if I continue on with this.

-phone rings-

Shiki: Hm? -picks up- Haiduki. What is it? Yeah. Yeah. Ah, this one? As soon as I’m done with it, I’ll hand it to you. Wait a bit more. You know the most what exactly keeps me busy right now.

Shiki: Hmm…… You can’t make me give this up. No matter how much you ask, my answer will be the same. Let me stick with this project.

Shiki: I’m aware my other jobs are pressing me, I’ll do something about that.

Shiki: I won’t say something stupid like “Trust me” at this point, but we’re still in the same boat. Just this once, follow along with me, manager.

Shiki: Fine, if everything ends up well, I’ll send you all the alcohol you want, Fumi-chan. I’ll leave the rest to you.

-call ends-

Shiki: Alright. -goes back to work-

Staff A: Alright, this is okay for now. Let’s take a break.

-Rikka goes back to his seat and drinks some water-

Staff B: Sera-san, excuse me, I’ll be fixing your make-up. Hmm, aah, your skin’s in perfect condition as always. Do you have any secrets to share?

Rikka: Hmm, nothing in particular. If anything, I only try to sleep properly and have balanced meals. Though I can’t deny I have issues following these rules sometimes because of my jobs.

Staff B: Ooh, that really does sound difficult. Everyone seems so busy.

Rikka: This is nothing. Though it might seem easier to me right now because of my years of experience as a model. Our manager is also very attentive with us.

Staff B: If I’m not wrong, SolidS’ manager is… Haiduki-san, right? If I think about it, he’d look cool even as a talent.

Rikka: I’m sure he’d be happy to hear that. 

Staff B: That person is very considerate with the staff members on the set too. I also heard that he does his work fast and properly. When it comes to Solids, the schedule is extremely packed, but when you realize it’s him who will manage it, you get some sort of sense of relief.

Rikka: I’m glad to hear that. I’ll make sure to let him know.

Staff B: Please tell him we’re under his care from now on too. Oh, isn’t that person over there Murase-san?

Rikka: Eh? Dai? 

Staff B: Next to him is QUELL’s…

Rikka: Oh… It’s Eichi. Please excuse me for a bit.

Rikka: Dai! Eichi!

-both come over to Rikka-

Dai: Hello.

Eichi: Good job~! Ahh, Rikka-san! You look so pretty!

Rikka: Thank you for the compliment! But Eichi, didn’t you forget something important?

Eichi: Ah…

Rikka: I told you to drop the ‘-san’, only ‘Rikka’ is fine. I asked you that the other day. No formal speech.

Eichi: A..h…

Dai: You’re still on about that? You’ve been so concerned about that for a long time now...

Rikka: Indeed. Just like how Dai won’t drop the honorifics with Shiki, Eichi also doesn’t really seem to be able to relax around me. I don’t mind it, but I’d be happier if he was more frank with me.

Dai: The fact that I speak formally with Shiki is more of a habit. I used to be into swimming once, so something like casual talk with the seniors from the sports club was unlikely to happen. It’s not in my intention to keep a distance or to be more reserved with any of you, especially Shiki. 

Rikka: I can understand that.

Dai: Right.

Rikka: But although I’m about the same age as Shiki, you started to talk to me informally right from the beginning.

Dai: That’s... because you were glued to us almost instantly.

Rikka: So that’s what won you over, huh.

Eichi: In the meanwhile, my circumstances are similar to Dai-kun… err, I’m about the same. I used to be in a sports club once, then after I became an assistant director, it was all about that hierarchy in both industry and occupation-wise. It was a given that we had to be polite to those who were older and more experienced in the industry.

Rikka: Eichi, just follow Dai’s example. Make me an exception and drop the honorifics. Once you turn 20 years old, an age difference of 2-3 years is pretty much equal to nothing. You don’t need to treat me like a senior either. I’m usually ill at ease when people address me like that, it’s not my kind of thing. Okay?

Dai: You’re going to use the same tactic on Eichi, I see.

Rikka: Fufufu. Exactly.

Eichi: Err, uhh… alright… okay, then... Once again, you’re really pretty, Rikka.

Rikka: -laughs- Thank you once again.

Rikka: So, what’s up with you two here? You surprised me.

Eichi: I told Dai-kun the other day that Isse and Icchi would be having a photoshoot here, so he invited me to come and have a look.

Dai: I simply dragged him with me under the pretext of having a look in advance. I said it could make him feel less nervous.

Rikka: Now that I think about it, Eichi’s also some sort of manager for Issei and Ichiru. 

Eichi: Yes! Ah- I mean, yeah. I’m more of a substitute. They suddenly made their debut in the entertainment world through QUELL, and they know nothing about manners or rules when it comes to agreeing to things. So, in order for them not to be too nervous on set, I go and check on them to help keep their minds at peace or something like that, In my case, I may have been with them since our debut, but before that I was working as an assistant director, so I know how things work on the set.

Rikka: I see. They can count on you then.

Dai: It’s the same case as Shiki then. He has practically years of experience of working as a staff member.

Eichi: -laughs- If Icchi and Issei could think that way about me, I’d be happy. Though lately I’ve observed they started to get the gist of it. Both of them seem to have gotten used to the set and feel more in their element. I’m about 90% happy and proud of them, but also 10% a liiitle lonely.

Rikka: -laughs- You must feel like a parent whose children became independent. But indeed, both of them started to look a bit more relaxed. The other day Shu came to SolidS’ common room with a bunch of magazines only to boast about them.

Eichi: Shu was showing off his doting parent side and I didn’t know about it!

Dai: I think it took them about as much as it took me to get used to the set. I suppose it’s thanks to Eichi’s support and their own power, huh.

Eichi: If you could tell them that directly, I’m sure they’d be very happy.

Dai: If I were to tell them that, I’d end up talking about myself and that would be awkward.

Rikka: That sounds like a good idea! You can tell them about how you used to be bad with photoshoots, your dark history, your experiences, and a lot more, senpai.

Dai: Are you teasing me?

Rikka: You’re wrong, you’re wrong! I was only thinking that it would cheer both of them up.

Dai: Then when the time comes to discuss about myself with them, I’ll also add 2 or 3 things about you.

Rikka: Eh? What do you mean?

Dai: Things like how you hate to lose and how they should run out of your way if they ever catch you being angry.

Rikka: Eeeh? -laughs- How mean! You’ll scare them.

Dai: It’s only the truth.

Eichi: -laughs- Dai and Rikka are getting along really well.

Rikka: Right?

Dai: I've learned to stop holding back. And I'm only saying what I want to say. 

Rikka: Eh? You were being modest before?

Dai: It’s all in the past. You know about it, too, don’t you? We’re in the same boat.

Rikka: I guess so. I remember having a tough time trying to get closer to you.

Rikka: Ah, I apologize. You were also fixing my makeup, I should have been a little more quiet.

Staff B: -laughs- You don’t need to worry about that. I told you before, Sera-san. The make-up is almost untouched.

Eichi: Ah, right. During photoshoots the light is strong and it gets rather hot, so many people need to have it fixed.

Staff B: Exactly. That’s why I was asking if he had any secrets.

Eichi: I wanna know about them, too!

Dai: Even if he said something, it probably won’t work on anyone aside from him.

Rikka: -laughs awkwardly-

Staff A: The shooting will resume in 5 minutes! Everyone, get back to your positions!

Staff B: Ah, lastly, allow me to apply some lamé powder. -taps- And… this is it.

Rikka: Thank you very much.

Dai: Then I’ll head back. What about you, Eichi?

Eichi: Err, if it’s okay with you, may I watch the photoshoot?

Rikka: I suppose it should be okay.

Staff B: I think the members on the set would be alright with it. The studio is large enough, one or two more people wouldn’t make much of a difference.

Rikka: Let’s go ask the director. It’s a rare occasion, so I’ll introduce you to him.

Eichi: Thank you.

Dai: Good for you, Eichi. Sorry to disturb you during work.

Staff B: No, not at all. 

Dai: Then see you later. Rikka, good luck with the rest of your photoshoot.

Rikka: ‘Kay. See you later.

Staff B: Good job.

-Dai steps away-

Eichi: Thank you, Dai-kun!

Rikka: That’s right, Eichi! Do you have any plans for today? If you don’t, can we head back together after you watch the shooting? There’s something I want to talk to you about.

Eichi: Eh? With me?

Rikka: If you’re busy, you can just say so! I think the photoshoot will be over in about an hour or so, too.

Eichi: Ah, no! I don’t really have any plans for today, so it should be fine. I was actually wondering whether I should show up at the office or just head back.

Rikka: I’m glad to hear that. Thank you.

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[Translation] SolidS Drama Vol.5 “One faithful day, I saw you laughing under the starry sky” Track 2

Prepare yourselves, we’re going deep into this. Emotionally deep. And the following tracks are almost as deep as this one. Many thanks again to Ryota for proofing this (you’re a life saviour).

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Track 2: Eichi and Rikka’s parenting talk

Eichi: -gulps down a drink- That was fun! Rikka, thank you for letting me watch the shoot.

Rikka: You’re welcome.

Eichi: Haa..hh, Rikka really is a professional model, after all. Your posture, facial expressions and glaces say it all. I ended up learning a lot of things from you! Well, I may say that, but I don’t think I can imitate something like that.

Rikka: You’re underestimating yourself, you can probably imitate most of it already. I actually envy Eichi for that. You’re tall, and your shoulder and chest width aren’t bad at all. You’ve also got some sort of presence already, you know? I think that you’ve got the ideal body for a male model.

Eichi: It’s true that my height fits… But I have a tendency to stoop over, so I hunch my back over a lot. I first noticed that after looking at a picture we took. It kinda makes me nervous from time to time, actually… So I’m in the middle of working on my posture. 

Rikka: Practicing walking in front of the mirrors in the lesson room could help. I can watch you next time.

Eichi: Eh!? Is that alright!? That would make me happy!

Rikka: No problem. I hope I can make up to you for this.

Eichi: Make up for what?

Rikka: For putting up with my selfishness from today. I suddenly asked you for an outing saying there was something I wanted to talk about, and I ended up making you wait quite a lot.

Eichi: Over something like that? I wouldn’t call that ‘being selfish’, though. Rather, the fact that you invited me made me really happy. 

Rikka: Oh… is that so? 

Eichi: You’re older than me and have a lot more experience career-wise, so I unconsciously put my guard up around you Rikka.

Rikka: -chuckles- I told you earlier, but you don’t need to worry about something like that.

Eichi: I know. I know that you’ve told me that before, and it makes me think that not doing what you wish is sort of rude, but still...

Rikka: In this industry, especially the TV world, it’s all about that hierarchy, right?

Eichi: You’re right.

Rikka: Back in my days as a model, I was also overly conscious about it, but nowadays the people around me are easy-going. Everyone in Tsukipro is pretty frank after all.

Eichi: It must be the company’s atmosphere, huh…? Now that I think about it, Shu is also rather free-spoken. On our first meeting I asked him “Shall we exchange contact addresses?” and he looked really nonplussed.

Rikka: I know what you mean! Shiki reacted the same way!

Eichi: Shiki-san too!? It might be because they were once members of the same unit, but those two are really similar.

-Rikka spins the straw in his drink-

Rikka: Eichi, how’s Shu been lately? 

Eichi: Oh… Shu? 

Rikka: Is he resting properly? Beside QUELL’s activities, he must also have solo activities, right?

Eichi: Uhh… yeah! He’s pretty busy, but from what the manager told us, he’s trying to do things moderately. Shu himself said he’s actually used to taking small breaks during work. And recently he got back on track with QUELL’s activities, which made him look like the happiest man on earth. Considering the piles of jobs he has, he’s surprisingly still alive and kicking.

Rikka: I see. He’s pretty tough, as usual. He’s been working as a talent in this field for a long time, so I guess it feels like second nature to him…

Eichi: In the beginning I was really worried about him, but it doesn’t feel like he’s overworking himself. I started to wonder if maybe it’s time I let him manage his schedule by himself. Instead of asking myself “What does he have to do for today?”, I need to ask myself “How can I show him my support?”

Rikka: ‘How?’

Eichi: If he’s maybe depressed or something.

Rikka: Eeh...? Does he have those kinds of moments too?

Eichi: I’m not really sure, but probably. It’s hard to tell based on his expressions alone, and even if I were to ask him, he’s the type to deny it.

Rikka: Shu… doesn’t talk a lot about himself?

Eichi: In the beginning he used to tell us more about himself. But I always got the feeling he wouldn’t really go into details while at it. 

Rikka: Don’t you get worried thinking he might take too much on?

Eichi: Honestly, there are times when it irks me. But my wish to wait for him to open up by himself is stronger.

Rikka: Then… in those moments, do you simply keep quiet?

Eichi: Hmmm… I try to make small talks with him whenever that happens. Like, things that made him happy that day, or things he enjoyed. Whenever I do that, I feel like Shu’s expression lightens a bit. Though, I can’t really tell if I was being helpful or not~

Rikka: Shu must be really happy.

Eichi: You think? I hope so. Ah, sorry! I shot my mouth off!

Rikka: No, don’t worry about it! I was the one to open this topic. But… I see. QUELL’s ties really run deep.

Eichi: Yes! If they asked me about what we won’t lose to SolidS to, I’d say that it’s our bonds~! Just joking~!

Rikka: Bonds, huh.

Eichi: O..h… now that I think about it… You said that there was something you wanted to talk about...?

Rikka: Eh!? Ah…! ...Yeah.

Eichi: If by chance I went overboard with the things I said, I apologi-

Rikka: You’re wrong! ...It’s the opposite.

-Rikka takes a sip from his drink-

Rikka: Uhm… the thing is… I guess I was just wondering. ...Why am I unable to watch over the others and be there for them just like you? I’ve been reflecting on that a lot...

Eichi: Err… sorry if I’m wrong, but… Are you talking about Shiki-san?

Rikka: Bingo. Sometimes I feel like I nag him too much. Shu may have solo activities, but he’s rarely at a loss because of them. On the other hand, Shiki is different. His main job is composing, and his workload can be packed up to the point he won’t get out of his room. Not to mention how his biological clock is all over the place, I’m just…… worried.

Eichi: Ah… I suppose not knowing what to do made you get worried. I know the feeling. Sometimes just seeing his face in the morning and evening is enough to make you breathe easy again.

Rikka: Exactly. Though when I don’t even know whether he’s asleep or awake, I feel hesitant to call out to him.

Eichi: I can tell this is not something new for you though. I’ve always thought that you’ve been doing a good job backing him up until now, Rikka. To the point that I looked up to you as my goal.

Rikka: ‘Goal’ is a little exaggerated... 

Eichi: Not at all, I’m serious when I say this! Uh, is Shiki-san that busy right now? 

Rikka: Seems that way. I can tell he’s more into it than usual. He’s a workaholic, so he’s always enjoyed being busy, but this time it feels like he’s desperate… Even then, I can’t tell what exactly he’s so busy working on...

Eichi: Hmmm… Being asked that is kinda difficult… If for some reason he’s being quiet due to nervousness, or if he’s being worried since it’s something exclusive, it feels as if we’d be the ones intruding if we voiced unnecessary concerns...

Rikka: I’d rather be a nuisance if that’s all it takes to make him listen. With Shiki being the way he is right now, my words probably go in one ear and out the other. As long as he has his music in front of his eyes, anything else falls on second place. Ah, ...sorry. I made you wait for me only to listen to my complaints.

Eichi: Ah, no, not at all. In this situation, you have all the reasons to call out for help out of concern. SQ’s leaders are both too hard-working in the first place!

Rikka: Exactly! It’s even more frustrating when you can’t do anything to help them. But still, it’s really nothing new for me. I wish though I could show him my support better from now on. 

-both of them exit the shop-

Eichi: That’s right! How about we bring him back a souvenir? We might be able to lure Shiki-san out of his room with some tea.

Rikka: Oh, yeah. That doesn’t sound bad. It may be worth trying. 

Eichi: Alright! That’s settled, then! What should we go for?

Rikka: Fresh cream might be too heavy for the stomach considering he’s tired. What else is there…?

Rikka: Ah, what about daifuku with beans? The ones I got for a souvenir the other day were so delicious~

Eichi: Now you got me curious. Let’s check them out!

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[Translation] MY☆STAR vol.8 - Interview with SOARA & Growth

I’m about half a day late, but at long last, happy birthday, @rubymikun​!! Nowadays I can’t keep up with how many series you follow anymore, but I know at least that you like these boys -points pic-. I hope you had an awesome birthday.

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We asked SOARA and Growth, groups who are friends yet rivals, to talk about the theme ‘love song’ ♪

As the two groups continue to change daily since their debut, let’s find out what their views are on ‘love songs’——

——Do you keep something in mind in order to send out ‘love’ to your fans while delivering your performance?

Sora: We’re jumping on difficult questions right off the bat!

Nozomu: To answer this, I think it’s all about how cool you look waving and dancing, right? Well, that’s not something Sora’s in charge of, so oh well~

Sora: R-rude! Not to mention, you’re not in charge of that either, Nozomu-kun, isn’t that right?

Nozomu: You’re rude as well!

Soshi: We didn’t even start properly and they’re already noisy.

Morihito: If we’re talking about something SOARA-ish... I think this is it?

Ren: Wait, today we’re together with everyone from Growth. Sora-senpai, Nozomu, you need to work together properly!

Kouki: -chuckle- … Sora and the others are always energetic and fun to watch. 

Mamoru: Right~? I used to be like them a long time ago.

Kensuke: A grandpa snuck in here with us.

Ryota: Being energetic is not a bad thing but…Sora, Nozomu, I assume you’re still going to answer the question?

Sora & Nozomu: Y-yes!!

Morihito: Good answer (laughs).

Ryota: Then I think it’s fine if I give my answer first. To have fans fall in love, it’s important that we strongly portray the story written in Mamoru’s music. As a unit who sells songs, we’re supposed to convey the charm of the songs first, right?

Mamoru: Ryou-kun…

Kouki: Yeah, I know what you mean. Firstly, they need to fall in love with the song. Then, they can fall in love with us as a unit. I agree that that’s the order it goes in.

Kensuke: You could say our songs are packed with our personalities~.

Sora: “To fall in love with the song is to fall in love with us...” H-How cool!

Nozomu: Huh…. As expected, sparkling remarks from sparkling people. 

Ren: Indeed.

Nozomu’s line was supposed to be a joke….

Nozomu: Yeah! … Also, hey!

Soshi: The fact that we’re left speechless by their clever remarks proves we still have a long way to go until we reach Growth’s professionalism.

Morihito: Ahaha. But still… I don’t think that’s a bad thing about SOARA. We don’t think about things as impossible, whether or not we can keep our cool when faced with them… or at least, that’s probably the spirit we project. I think that bluntness is what makes us special.

Ren: I get what Mori-sensei is saying! Things like “fun” and “happiness!” Those kinds of things are Sora-senpai’s direct feelings that he’s worked hard to pack into all of his songs - that’s what SOARA’s niche is!

Nozomu: When we sing, we ourselves are happy and having fun, it feels like dreaming.

Morihito: If I were to adapt it to our current question, I’d say we all fall in love with Sora’s songs. So we hope our fans will fall in love with the songs together with us. 

Soshi: From that point of view, I don’t think we’re that different from Growth. We’re pretty much rival units in that regard too.

Kensuke: Right?

Kouki: …… Mamoru? Sora? Why are you two so quiet?

Mamoru: Hearing you all say that, it’s kinda… embarrassing, but makes me happy at the same time… Something like that?

Sora: Exactly! I’m embarrassed! But happy! And still embarrassed! But your love makes me feel alive! Thank you!

Mamoru: Thank you as well!

——If you were to listen to a love song with your loved one, what would the ideal situation be?

Nozomu: Okay! For me it would be by the sea in the summer! It gives off feelings like “I want to share a fun romance with the person I like!” and “It’s fun to be so excited!” as if the ocean were to burst with emotion! 

Ren: That sounds like you, Nozomu. If I were to pick a season, for me it would be autumn. Holding hands on a path covered by fallen leaves… Or something like that. Umm… This is all hypothetical though…...

Ryota: Ah, I’d like something like that too. Enjoying the silence surrounding us as we walk slowly and listen to the music… It sounds nice.

Soshi: I’d go for spring. Maybe in a room where the light shines gently, as we drink coffee?

Morihito: I also vote for spring. Listening to a gentle love song in a place covered by cherry blossoms sounds good.

Sora: Sou and Mori were able to imagine their scenario so naturally, it’s like they’ve been secretly plotting something like that for a while...Heh.

Soshi: Don’t be jealous of our imaginations (laughs). What would you choose?

Sora: Me? Probably spring too…? Ah, but summer-...! Autumn… winter… no, the season doesn’t matter! It would be great if we could listen to the the songs I wrote in my bedroom with all my favorite melodies gathered and talk about random things! That would be the most fun!

Kouki: Mine would be winter, I suppose? On a cold day, we’d stay in a warm room cooking something basic, forgetting all of our troubles for the moment.

Mamoru: Ah~! Everyone has so many ideas~. How nice~! I’d like to walk around the city when it’s covered in pretty holiday lights~.

Kensuke: Will you do a street performance while you’re at it too?

Mamoru: Ahaha, I could.  Gregorio maybe~.  

Ryota: Isn’t Gregorio too over the top for a street performance?

——Please leave a ‘love message’ for the fans!

Kouki: Thank you for always supporting us. We stand where we are today thanks to everyone, so I’ll give my best to send a lot of love back to you. I’ll never forget this feeling of gratefulness.

Mamoru: I’ll continue to put my utmost love into my music and lyrics! Please receive all of it!

Ryota: I’ll do my best to respond to all your smiles. So please keep on watching over us from now on, okay?

Kensuke: To all the people supporting us, here’s my love! I love you~!

Sora: O-oh… is this the power of our talents? All these sparkling smiles here are kinda making me feel shy~.

Ren: …… I know. I feel the same. 

Nozomu: A-anyway…Ren-kun, your turn!

Ren: Eeeeh? T-that was a slick move! To all the people who support us, I’m sending out to you my sincere love! I’ll send you even more from now on! I’ll try my best!

Soshi: Your sincerity was conveyed (laughs). Alright, keep it going.

Nozomu: Everyone~! Do you listen to SOARA’s songs~? Those are our love letters! Thank you for supporting us! All the members will return the love twice over☆

Soshi: I heard a lot of people support both Growth and SOARA. I’m glad you enjoy our charms, and lastly, that you fell for me.

Sora: Hey!

Soshi: Ahaha, I leave the rest to you.

Morihito: Thank you as always. When you feel tired or when you feel lively, I hope our songs… no, our love will heal you. That’s the kind of music we hope to make. SOARA is in your hands.

Sora: Everyone here said a lot of things already, so I won’t go into details! Thank you for your love! I’ll send it back with MAX power, so make sure to receive it! See you again!

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[Translation] Tsukihana Kagura Message Cards

If you’re one of the lucky people who got to buy this pamphlet, you probably got some message cards with it. I only got Hajime and Arata, but with Ruby’s help I managed to gather all the messages (thanks again).

I translated Tsukiuta, SQ and Alive, Ryota translated the Vazzrock and infinit0 messages. Enjoy~

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Six Gravity

Shiwasu Kakeru:

“Kou-kun’s refreshments are so, so, so delicious……. I’m always the first one to take my share! I-it’s not like I’m waiting in front of the desk!“

Mutsuki Hajime: 

“I ended up taking a nap while waiting, and when I woke up in front of my eyes was Issa-san’s sleeping face. I was ready to get up due to astonishment, but then I realized Shun was glued to my back in his sleep. I had to ask Haru to help me out. Stop laughing.”

Kisaragi Koi:

“The costumes are once again so cool! They’re so cool I can’t help but get excited! When I’m so excited I feel the strongest! Tsukihana Kagura, Kisaragi Koi, ready to dance!“

Yayoi Haru:

“Random Tsukipro miscellaneous knowledge: Among all our idols, those who can memorize the script fast are Hajime, Tsubasa-san from SolidS, Ryo-san from Growth, Takaaki-san from VAZZY and Ruka from ROCK DOWN. I guess I should get to work too.“

Uduki Arata:

“Why can we have team muscle training, but we can’t have team strawberry milk? Because it’ll make us more thirsty? That’s not true. Would you like to have some, Ouka-san?“

Satsuki Aoi:

“Rikka-san and I engaged in this blissful discussion about herbariums while we were waiting. We promised to go to a course about it together as soon as we’re done with Tsukihana Kagura. I can’t wait.“

Procellarum

Minaduki Rui:

“I made Russian pudding for the first time in a long while. Roa got the ‘bullet’ and I got a nice reaction from him. Rei laughed.”

Fuduki Kai:

“Kensuke and I got so pumped up after talking about ramen that we started visiting shop after shop together! The others told us to stop because we’ve already eaten too much! All these rehearsals are making me hungry!”

Haduki You:

“This scent coming from ROCK DOWN’s Reiji…… is it, by any chance…… First Love & Rose?“

Nagatsuki Yoru:

“Eichi from QUELL taught me the recipe for his Horimiya-style dry curry. I’m looking forward to giving it a try after we’re done with this.”

Kannaduki Iku:

“When I talked to Ren-kun about how Rui's been teaching me to play the piano, he said "Let's perform together someday!"... I gotta practice more!”

Shimotsuki Shun:

“Each dance reflects its unit’s personality and charm, I guess that goes without saying. …...But among them! Hajime’s! Kagura is!! Bewitching!! Amazing!!! The best OF the best!!!! That sleeve you see waving in the air is mine!!!!“

SOARA

Ohara Sora:

“Who’s been waiting for it? The day when this guy will be performing the ‘kagura’ is coming……!! I’ll dance!! With elegance! And beauty! Achoo!“

Arihara Morihito:

“Hearing Sou during the reading practice reminded me of our school days. When we talk to each other across the desk, it feels like nothing has changed since then. “

Kagurazaka Soshi:

“While we were practicing the kagura, Sora sent his folding fan flying. “Nice catch!’ my hat. From now on we’re under intensive training. Look at Ayumu-san and Haruto-san, that’s the kind of dancing posture you should have.”

Munakata Ren:

“Talking with Sou-nii and Eichi-san about training clothes got me really excited. With their build, they’d really look good in that. I wish my shoulders were as broad as theirs. “ 

Nanase Nozomu:

“It seems in this play we have traditional Japanese instruments! I want to try playing the shamisen too~! The charismatic shamisen player (?) is here!“

Growth

Etou Kouki:

“It's really fun talking to the other units’ members whenever the refreshments I bring catch their attention. The first one to notice when I bring refreshments is…… I’ll keep that a secret (laughs).“

Yaegashi Kensuke:

“This odd group consisting of Kakeru, Koi, Iku, Naosuke, Takaaki-san and I went yesterday to a shop that sells Sichuanese food~! It was so spicy I think it made me sweat more than the rehearsals did (laughs)?“

Sakuraba Ryota:

“It’s better for you to stretch properly, Mamoru. If your body is not warmed up enough, you might end up injuring yourself.“

Fujimura Mamoru:

“Ryo-kun is a demon when it comes to stretching! But I think he’s so strict with me because he cares about me! In other words, all I have to do is give my best!”

SolidS

Takamura Shiki:

“With my other jobs’ deadlines and the stage play rehearsals overlapping each other, I’m slowly starting to feel like I’m caught on a battlefield. After I get past this mountain, I think I’ll be able to dance naturally.“

Okui Tsubasa:

“Whenever we have to wait, Dai-chan and Kai from Procella always work on their muscles, but at one point the number of members increased so much that now it feels more like a club activity~ (laughs). Kai is the head and Dai-chan is his assistant!“

Sera Rikka:

“Lately, Shiki’s been in high spirits. But considering his current work situation, that excitement came to surface because this play gives him the chance to escape from reality. Whenever he’s in a tight spot during rehearsals, he ends up resorting to ad-libs.  Right now he’s in need of a lot of attention (smiles bitterly).”

Murase Dai:

“The number of people joining us in muscle training during rehearsals has been increasing. Futaba from VAZZY and Gaku from ROCK DOWN are in really good shape.  Seeing them makes me want to practice sports.“

QUELL

Izumi Shu:

“Seeing familiar faces in the training hall made it very fun. I guess it was also a good boost for Issei and Ichiru.“

Horimiya Eichi:

“The apple pie I baked together with Aoi-kun from Gravi was a delicacy! The stewed refreshments brought by Yoru-kun from Procella were also really tasty, so…… won’t you tell me the recipe after this?“

Kuga Issei:

“Since Haru-san and Morihito-san were reading something during break, I asked them to recommend some books. I want to give them a try after this. Both of them are thirsty for knowledge.“

Kuga Ichiru:

“With You, Nozomu, Issa and me part of the red team, our colour team’s dance skills level is high! I have to keep up with them!  Alright! I’ll do my best“

VAZZY

Mamiya Takaaki:

“I went out to drink with a few of my old colleagues ♪ We talked a lot about so many interesting things like what parts of us have changed and what parts haven’t.“

Kira Ouka:

“I’m still in the middle of learning how to be an actor, so I observe a lot of things in the practice hall. Arata and Aoi seem to have stage experience, so I consult with them about how to conduct myself on stage.“

Kiduku Issa:

“I’m looking for a place to sleep in, y’know? They’re practically people I’m already familiar with. Sho, Hajime, Arata, etc. They won’t mind even if I sleep next to them.“

Kiduku Futaba:

“I’m training extra hard with Nao-kun and Yuma-kun for the kagura! It’s pretty difficult dancing in a kimono, isn’t it? I’m trying hard to make sure not to have my sleeves hit me in the face… (bitter smile) “

Oyama Naosuke:

“It’s so fun talking with the other units during the joint stage! I was talking about cats with Procella’s Rui-san the other day! Yay!“

Shirase Yuma:

“I’ve gotten along with Issei-kun and Ichiru-kun after we went out to eat one day. I managed to give them their birthday present, too!“

ROCK DOWN

Onoda Sho:

“What I was looking forward to during rehearsals was tea time with Shun. We’ve been told that the ‘atmosphere feels weirdly white’ when we talk, you know?“

Kujikawa Haruto:

“Since the traditional costumes are very heavy, it can become taxing both physically and mentally. But since the back is not tied up, it feels a bit more loose. I'll try to do this with dignity.“

Amaha Reiji:

“Just watching the other units in their costume is fun. Koi and You and… Oh, Tsubasa, too. It seems like they were interested in other units too, because they ended up approaching me the other day (laughs).“

Tachibana Ayumu:

“The Japanese sweets I was given yesterday were so delicious they moved me. Like that one I got from Growth’s Kouki-kun. I’ll ask him where he bought that next time.“

Oguro Gaku:

“I stretch and do muscle training at our rehearsal hall. I’m next to Procella’s Ikkun a lot, so we’ve become friends ♪“

Nadumi Ruka:

“Signing the promo posters turned into a competition against Gravi’s Arata! I won’t lose~ ☆“

infinit0

Sukigawa Rei

“I was expecting the design of Mamoru’s costume to be a pachira, but I was wrong. Guess that’s obvious (laughs). I was really interested in hearing about your song-writing, so let’s talk more next time, okay?“

Mikaze Roa

“This is my first time putting on a costume like this! I’m so excited ☆ But Taka-chan, please stop tickling my sides~! If you do it to me, I’ll fight back! There!”

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