#and gaku was so sincere about his feelings

[amethystsoda]

oh this whole scene WRECKED me...

[pillow-anime-talk]

music & vocaloids month ; eighth day.

synopsis: Nobu fell in love with an angel who surprised him every day.

# tags: scenario; current relationship; slice of life; romance; fluff; soft!nobu; playing guitar together; kiss; sfw

includes: gender neutral reader ft. nobuo terashima {nana}

autor’s note: i miss him :( my boy deserves the best.

You and Nobuo were lying in bed that evening, talking about the future and your dreams; you have been in a relationship for over a year and have been slowly thinking about living together. Of course, somewhere close to the studio, so that your boyfriend can easily meet his friends at band rehearsals, but also in a place where you are close to your work in the cafe. Your relationship was full of joy and intimacy, you loved spending time with each other, going on dates, and developing your passions together. Even if you didn’t know much about music, you loved listening to your boyfriend, and even if he didn’t understand your hobbies, he also wanted to participate in them, even buying you small gifts or going with you wherever you asked.

This weekend you decided to spend together in your flat; you decided to cook something good and wanted to encourage your partner to watch ‘Pokémon’. Nobuo always carried a guitar and a notebook to write down notes or lyrics, so when you were making food in the kitchen, he would play calm melodies on the chair next to you, tuning the instrument.

“Do you want it spicier or not?” You asked while frying noodles with vegetables, and the fair-haired man looked up at you.

“You can add a bit of chili, but not too much.” He smiled, continuing to tune his guitar, and you nodded.

While adding more ingredients to the dish, various thoughts and uncertainties swirled in your head all the time. The twenty-year-old seemed to be calm and watched you and his beloved instrument carefully all the time, but you were still thinking. Even as you put your tasty dinner on the deep plates, you bit your lip and jumped from foot to foot, not knowing what to do.

“...Will you teach me to play your guitar, Nobu?” You asked suddenly what made the instrument go silent. The brown-eyed man looked at you with great surprise, but after a few seconds a huge smile appeared on his pale face and a sincere sparkle in his eyes.

“On... my guitar?” He repeated in surprise, and you nodded slowly, feeling unimaginably embarrassed.

You never dreamed of playing an instrument, but the passion your boyfriend put into the game was amazing. So you wanted to know why he loved the guitar and music so much.

“Yes... If that’s not a problem. I just thought about this question for a long time and asked it out of curiosity... You don’t have to do it if it’s too much for you, baby!” You said a little more stressed this time, but the man immediately got up from the high, black chair and then walked over to you. A quick kiss on the lips made you blush.

“Of course I will teach you!” He spoke a little louder, excited by the situation. Literally half a second later, he grabbed your warm hand and pulled you into the bedroom, making you both completely forget about the warm meal you had prepared; about noodles with vegetables and tofu.

For the next few hours, without the slightest hunger but full of love, you talked about playing the guitar, about your general desire to learn the instrument. You talked about Nobuo’s passion for music, about the Black Stones, about everything and nothing. In the next two hours you learned the basics; about a few finger positions that did not cause you any difficulties at the moment.

Your boyfriend was delighted, and seeing your smile and curiosity in your eyes, he knew that he couldn’t find a better partner. Every day you surprised him with something new, something unusual. Nobuo really thought you were an angel sent to him after all the heartbreak and pain he had before he met you.

previous day ; momotaro onzai from moons ♡ next day ; gaku youtome from trigger

[nitunio]

i keep thinking about idolish7 AUs!!!

What if Tsumugi chose three idols out of the initial seven? there's individual strengths to all, but there isn't much room for seven now is there?

EXTREMELY LONG POST ABOUT IDOLISH3 UNDER THE CUT (cw: source-typical drama and violence)

Sougo, Riku (center) and Yamato are chosen to be the IDOLiSH★TRiO

-- Mitsuki stops pursuing an idol career for a prolonged period of time, Iori is there to support him while calculating which strategies can be made to make his brother more appealing.

-- Tamaki doesn't bother with rejection, instead trying for other agencies. might do tiktok/musically to reach out to his sister

-- Nagi is upset, but is keen on staying at TakanashiPro - he's their new PR manager (and of course song provider)

i3 doesn't fumble concerts and gets to debut with an already released song (yeah trigger's songwriter steals "let's summer" in this au too)

i3 and trigger still hang out together, although its more awkward -- ryuu, sougo and yamato go drinking while riku is at tenn and gaku's (the only responsible sober adult) mercy. tenn is persistent on riku quitting.

re:vale is re:vale but momo's singing issue doesn't get resolved (yamato sincerely doesn't want to help re:vale. and so far hasn't really emotionally opened up about his feelings since all he does is drinks to blackout and neither him nor sougo remember what he was talking about. he's just an idol out of spite without anything attached)

-- somewhere at this point tamaki finds his sister and starts trailing her to see that tenn knows about her too much

momo and yuki mutually agree that they cannot continue -- banri reappears and agrees to OkazakiPro's contract, the new old re:vale is back (probably renamed too?). the zero arena opening concert gets framed as momoyuki re:vale's farewell to each other (they don't push back on ZERO's threats either, the whole thing's theme is "reminiscence" and "letting go" hence Re:vale singing Dis one and Dis banding (i'm so sorry for this pun. or should i say Dis p-), and letting new idols build on what momoyuki and ZERO made)

-- that being said yuki and banri coming back is framed as "the phoenix rising" and they probably have a song about that too.

Momo still gets spots in dramas and ads though less frequently. He prefers spending time networking and not thinking about singing. He meets Ryou at one of the events and the two share the sorrows (Momo has a tiny bit of bitterness about the Re:vale situation but their agreement to disband was mutual, his time was up, and he still loved Yuki. He confided in Ryou for the lack of a better listener and Ryou went with that bitterness and cranked it up to a 100)

-- riku actually gets better since he's always attended to by sougo and he is having fun with his time as an idol. his relationship with tenn also starts getting better, the two hang out frequently (and heavily disguised).

-- sougo and yamato have tension between each other because they keep trying to open up each other to make the group dynamics lighter but none are willing to share their emotions

Ryou tells Momo about his plan to form ZOOL. the members are -- Minami, Haruka, Touma and Mitsuki (Iori shoehorns himself in as Mitsuki's "personal manager", offers Ryou PR assistance to which he refuses and bans Iori from entering TsukumoPro)

-- momo gets more and more fueled by hate since ryou just doesn't stop generously salting his wounds while simultaneously comforting him

-- at some point here gaku confesses to tsumugi and she rejects. gaku turns his platonic love towards teammates and never pursues tsumugi again.

-- also at one of the hang outs TRG/i3 had gaku + sougo + yuki had a talk about making music and felt inspired. the motivation was to "have a great collab some time later"

ZOOL doesn't choose a target for elimination yet, Momo half-heartedly suggests Re:vale, Minami agrees, Mitsuki goes for i3 and Touma just shrugs and repeats Mitsuki, while Haruka alone vouches against TRIGGER

Mitsuki discovers his powers as MC and uses them to disrupt TRIGGER, Re:vale and i3 shows, instead turning attention to ZOOL and himself, sometimes barely dropping hints at all the dirt Ryou could dig up on idols. he is beloved on the internet as the rebel who's not afraid to talk despite how harmless he looks

- mitsuki has a falling off with his brother since iori is alarmed by the sudden personality change and keeps telling him about long-term consequences of so much negativity, while mitsuki doesn't understand why his brother just won't support him after going so long about helping him. mitsuki shares an apartment with touma. iori still attends ZOOL concerts, wishing to talk to his brother again.

-- nagi deals with bad press and all the stuff that happens to undermine i3

-- haruka teams up with tamaki to "free" aya from kujo. tamaki has a good following on tiktok/musically from his dance videos.

-- banri and yuki get married

---- ryou keeps getting momo new gigs to distract him from re:vale bc most idols are busy dealing with the allegations.

------ there's "unrequited love" thing going on between ryou (ready to ""love"" momo and idolize him) and momo (who is not interested in anyone after a heartbreak)

ZOOL distract TRIGGER, Haruka gets Tamaki backstage after B/W and he singles out / corners (while Haruka stands on lookout) Tenn who says he can't help them with anything. His smug aura gets on Tamaki's nerves and he tackles him to the ground and punches his face -> both escape the scene immediately, Tenn is put in ER, Ryou erases all the traces of ZOOL involvement in the incident, framing it as Gaku going out of control on Tenn.

Aya gets to the ER and gets spotted by media. Fans are raving about Tenn's "sister", some speculate that she looks exactly like Tamaki. Tamaki starts planning his recording to drag Kujo down.

Kujo "saves" Tenn from YaotomePro, forcing TRIGGER to disband. Tenn refuses plastic surgery to "repair the damages" and starts performing solo as the new ZERO (the costume is covering his unhealed injuries while he performs).

Tamaki gets invited to Kujo's residence and they negotiate to keep Kujo's name clean. Aya now lives with Tamaki.

Ryuu and Gaku get fired as punishment (and to save yaopro from getting bad press because oh! mitsuki is already covering the latest news about gaku not being a "cold handsome man" and ryuu being a violence enabler). They move in together and try asking for help.

-- unfortunately tenn is always forced to testify against TRG, as per kujo's order.

-- riku refuses to help TRG bc he believes what tenn says, yamato offers ryuu contacts to try for drama gigs and comforts him. sougo chooses to stay with riku since the latter has been having constant attacks after hearing the news.

Momo prepares to attack new old Re:vale by coming to the public with the "real reason he didn't want to work with Yuki anymore". Ryou writes a whole speech and "stage directions" for the sentimental video that spotlights "how much of a jerk Yuki really is".

i shall not continue. i wanted to write about

[osakaso5]

Spirit Kaleidoscope: Empty Absolution

Characters

Exposition | Backdrops

Momiji (Sogo Osaka)

True name: Fuuka

"I start here today. I am Momiji, of the second katanashu squadron."

A newcomer in the second katanashu squadron. A cool lone wolf who doesn't mingle with other katanashu or the yokai, though he can socialize with others for work. Momiji lost something important as a child, but cannot remember what it was.  

Kasane (Yamato Nikaido)

Why's it read "Momiji" instead of  "Kaede"? Ain't that a little weird?

Commander of the second katanashu squadron and Momiji's superior, Kasane is the oldest of the katanashu appearing in the story. Speaks in a dubious Kyoto dialect. Talkative yet mysterious, and has a habit of provoking other people. Neglectful to his subordinates, and often absent.

Madoka (Nagi Rokuya)

"I don't mind resigning whenever."

A member of the second katanashu squadron. Comes from a noble bloodline with great achievements spanning generations. A military career was the path forced upon him by his family, and Madoka himself didn't aspire to become a soldier. Because he wants to quit the army and return home at any given time, his assignment to the katanashu is convenient for him. He has trouble dealing with Hanabusa, who genuinely enjoys the life of a soldier.

Hanabusa (Gaku Yaotome)

"If that's what you think, I could start acting like a real ogre."

Commander of the first katanashu squadron, who also serves as the capital's superior officer. Though he and Kasane share a rank, Hanabusa has more power due to his ties to the capital. Has earned the nickname "Commander Ogre" due to his strictness towards himself and others alike. Frustrated with katanashu members who don't take their work seriously, he wants to leave his current post and return to the capital.

Aoi (Iori Izumi)

"My apologies, but our squadrons are different."

A member of the first katanashu squadron, he comes from a family of nobles. Aoi is the first of his bloodline to volunteer for military service. Prideful and unwilling to join the katanashu, he is constantly dissatisfied with his work. Aoi feels a great antipathy towards Kasane, and claimed a spot in the first squadron, lead by Hanabusa, as soon as the group was reorganized.

Uta (Momo)

"Ugh, wish work would just disappear."

A member of the first katanashu squadron. Uta committed a grave mistake in the capital, causing him to be demoted two ranks and sent to the katanashu. He was once of a higher rank than Hanabusa and Kasane. Seemingly apathetic to his work as a katanashu, he's always hanging around the ramen shop in Hikagemachi. Gets along well with the yokai.

Shisei (Minami Natsume)

"And before I knew it, I had forgotten the promise..."

A serpent kemonotsuki who lives a secluded life deep in the Phantom Grotto. He is exceedingly thickheaded and calm, possibly due to his long life or his original personality. Long ago, he was known as an evil god in the human realm. However, he has no memory of how he came to be known as such, nor of the reason he isolated himself in the Grotto.

Azuma (Toma Inumaru)

"It's the hidden flavors that make a dish pop."

A dog kemonotsuki who has lived in Hikagemachi for approximately 400 years, and the second oldest of the four kemonotsuki, after Shisei. Azuma enjoys smoking his pipe and cooking, constantly carrying every spice imaginable with him. He looks after Shisei with Hokuto and Sana, often cooking meals for them. 

Hokuto (Torao Mido)

"Hmm, it'll be interesting to see who wins."

A tiger kemonotsuki who dotes on Shisei in his own way. Having graduated from a teachers college in his human days, he is a proud would-be intellectual. This is one of his few redeeming qualities, however, as he has a sharp tongue, disrespects the sacred waters of the Phantom Grotto by fishing in them, and tries to cheat inexperienced yokai out of money in gambling dens.

Sana (Haruka Isumi)

"Because that hand was so gentle..."

A boar kemonotsuki of just under 50 years, he is the youngest of the four. His human senses still remain, and he is unable to get accustomed to Hikagemachi. Sana sometimes acts more modern than he is, pretending to know about things like video games and smartphones while using them incorrectly. Enjoys looking after Shisei.

Kyubi-no-Kitsune (Tenn Kujo)

"I am still the owner of this place."

Owner of Ramen Kuzunoha, a shop that sells human ramen in Hikagemachi. Because he hates getting his tails dirty while cooking, he sells self service ramen for his own benefit. While he is intellectual and philosophical, he also has a burning curiosity for human culture, and often chats up the katanashu.

Mizuchi (Ryunosuke Tsunashi)

"This is all I can do."

A sincere and gentle yokai who normally lives in the Phantom Realm. Because his unusually strong spiritual power attracts weak yokai who cannot take on a human form, he rarely goes to Hikagemachi. When the yokai of Hikagemachi could freely travel to the human realm, the humans referred to him as a water god.

Karasutengu (Yuki)

"If you keep making mischief, I'll blow you away with my fan."

A yokai with strong spiritual power, though not as powerful as Mizuchi. Extremely smart and knowledgeable, as well as much more formidable than he looks. While he originally used a fan made of his own feathers, its overwhelming power has caused him to prefer a revisioned version of the fan, made with leaves. Due to his quick temper, he is quick to take out his fan and blow away anything he doesn't like.

Onibi (Riku Nanase)

"You mean a festival, right!? It's a festival, right!?"

A low class yokai who enjoys practical jokes. Constantly sneaks into the human realm behind the katanashu's backs to make mischief. Because his visits often end in people filming and cheering for him, Onibi is under the impression that he is a popular yokai. Often does things together with Kamaitachi.

Kamaitachi (Mitsuki Izumi)

"I'm not your apprentice!"

Onibi's self-proclaimed guardian. Sneaks into the human world with Onibi to stop his pranks while secretly enjoying himself. Good at taking care of others, he regularly takes over for Kyubi-no-Kitsune in serving ramen to the yokai and katanashu patrons of Ramen Kuzunoha.

Ungaikyo (Tamaki Yotsuba)

"If I get to eat ramen, then I'll think about it."

Spends most of his time in the forest on the outskirts of the city due to his love of solitude. Dislikes the katanashu enough to hide from them. His mirror allows him to look through mirrors in the other realm. It's also connected to the mirror in his home, enabling him to do or retrieve anything he wants from around the house. 

[kanasmusings]

[Translations] Oguro Gaku Birthday Tweets 2019

It is Gakkun’s birthday in Japan and while it is a happy celebration, let us please keep everyone in Japan in our prayers as well ^^ Gakkun wishes for everyone to be safe so, let us pray for their well-being as well~! ^^

(Art by Natsuo-sensei - @/720ge)

☆ Today is Oguro Gaku’s (C.V. Masumoto Takuya) Birthday ☆

RUKA: Today’s a happy day!! It’s Gakkun’s birthday~!!

ALL: Yeah!

RUKA: Now then, everyone, let’s get excited—!!!

ALL: Yeah!!!

 ROCK DOWN: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

GAKU: Woah (laughs). You’re all fired up, huh. Thank you!

# Oguro Gaku Birthday Festival 2019

More under the cut, enjoy~! 

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☆ Today is Gaku’s Birthday 2 ☆

GAKU: It’s my birthday today. It did coincide with the strongest recorded typhoon, but I’m glad that everyone in TsukiPro and everyone in my family are safe. I’ll also believe that… That the fans who are reading this are safe also. That would be more than enough for a present. I wish that from the bottom of my heart.

# Oguro Gaku Birthday Festival 2019

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☆ Today is Gaku’s Birthday 3 ☆

GAKU: I believe that there are people who are suffering right now and some are even being rescued, but I sincerely hope that everyone will recover soon! I’ll send everyone an “I hope something good happens!” wish during my birthday celebration!

SHO: Then, shall we share with you our powers as well?

REIJI: I wish for everyone to smile again!

# Oguro Gaku Birthday Festival 2019

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☆ Today is Gaku’s Birthday 4 ☆

RUKA: Alright! Once again, happy birthday, Gakkun! There’s cake and… some preserved foods that we bought for the typhoon preparation. Oh, and there’s some pastry bread, too!

AYUMU: If we all just took some for ourselves, it might not be enough…

SHO: Even if we stockpile this, it might be a bit difficult to regulate the amount.

HARUTO: It’s okay. I’ll decorate all of them.

# Oguro Gaku Birthday Festival 2019

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☆ Today is Gaku’s Birthday 5 ☆

HARUTO: No matter how simple they may be, I’ll make sure to make them look presentable for a birthday.

GAKU: No, wait. Everyone knows that Haruto’s “It’s okay,” is 120% not okay. I know that well enough, too.

HARUTO: Your amount of trust in me is so astounding.

RUKA: Wow, you took that completely 180°in the other direction.

HARUTO: Please take a gander at this before saying that.

# Oguro Gaku Birthday Festival 2019

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☆ Today is Gaku’s Birthday 6 ☆

HARUTO: A Gaku-san made out of the pastry bread.

GAKU: With an obviously bitten off anpan, yeah.

HARUTO: Here’s a Gaku-san made from easy-cook rice.

GAKU: Uh, that’s just my facial expression made with 3 umeboshis.

HARUTO: Here’s a Gaku-san made from instant noodles.

GAKU: I’m sorta dreading the fact that it looks less and less like me.

HARUTO: It’s very delicious.

# Oguro Gaku Birthday Festival 2019

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☆ Today is Gaku’s Birthday 7 ☆

AYUMU: (munching) I think that making Gaku’s face [out of the products] is not equal to decorating…

SHO: Exactly (munching).

REIJI: For the meantime, I’ll leave the retorting to our main star for today (munching).

RUKA: Ha~! HAHAHAHA! If it’s decorating we’re talkin’ about, it’s gotta be me!! Marvel at his partner’s real powers!

# Oguro Gaku Birthday Festival 2019

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☆ Today is Gaku’s Birthday 8 ☆

RUKA: A Gakkun made out of hotcakes! And then, a Gakkun projected on latte art!!

ALL: Woah…!

AYUMU: You’re so dexterous, Ruka.

SHO: It properly looks like him.

GAKU: You’re so amazing, Ruu!

RUKA: Hehe~!

HARUTO: Urgh… I’m at a disadvantage!

REIJI: There’s really no win-lose situation here in the first place.

# Oguro Gaku Birthday Festival 2019

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☆ Today is Gaku’s Birthday 9 ☆

GAKU: Ahaha, I’ll still indulge myself while being happy about your feelings of celebration. Hm? It’s delicious! Thank you, Ruu. Haruto and everyone else, too.

RUKA: Hehe~

HARUTO: Yes, happy birthday.

ALL: (What a mature way of correspondence…)

GAKU: I wish that tomorrow will be sunny for everyone!

 Congratulations!

# Oguro Gaku Birthday Festival 2019

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Happy birthday to you, Gakkun~! 

[coarriel]

Kami-Con 2018

So uh, I got to meet Jonny Cruz, aka the voice of Lucio over the weekend and it was hella awesome. I'll include some info about him below and pictures attached :)

(ALSO MY SISTER RAN INTO HIM IN THE ELEVATOR AND HE WAS ALSO STAYING A COUPLE DOORS DOWN FROM MY HOTEL ROOM??)

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Jonny Cruz Loves...

• Eating Food, A Lot

• Meditation

• Improv

• Charlet Chung (D.Va)

• Playing Pranks/Teasing Charlet (D.Va) and Gaku (Genji)

• (He also smells nice, gives great hugs, and has very soft hands)

A Voice Line He Would Like Made: "I'm actually Jonny Cruz!"

Favorite Skin: Capoeira

Favorite Character Besides Lucio: D.Va

Least Favorite Character: Reaper "He's disgusting"

Fun Fact About Charlet: She loves cheese

Crazy Fan Experience: One time a girl in line to meet him passed out. "I just parted the crowd and said "time to heal up!"

Lucio's Theme Song/Song Jonny made us dance to: I Gotta Feeling (Black Eyed Pees)

Person Who Plays The Most Games Out Of All The VA's: Charlet (D.Va), Josh (Roadhog), or Matt (McCree)

Favorite Person To Boop Off Map Based On Sound: "I've never really paid attention to the sounds they make when they fall, I'm too caught up in the satisfaction that I killed them"

Most Memorable Fan Meeting: All the Make a Wish kids

How To Overcome Anxiety When Voice Acting: Just push away the negative thoughts and do it. Don't think about it too much because if you do you'll panic.

Tips On How To Start Voice Acting (My Question): "Do a lot of Improv" "Explore and get comfortable with your own voice" "Listen to other voice actors and pick up on little things" "learn how to do stuff with your voice and manipulate it" and most importantly (he literally yelled at me) "JUST DO IT! JUST GO! NOW! GO!"

Jonny is a very genuine, sincere guy. The silly videos you see of him online is exactly what he's like in real life. He visibly cares deeply about each and every one of his fans. He can be very upbeat and energetic but can also be deep and meaningful when needed. He is one of the nicest people I've ever met and deserves all the respect in the world.

He also recreated the sound he makes when getting electrocuted in OW, and may I say: it was amazing.

[yotsutama]

SS1.12.1 - One Step Towards Tomorrow

Part 1 Side Story Chapter 12.1

Side Stories

Gaku: Thank you! Thank you all for tonight!

Audience: Kyaaaa! TRIGGER!

Audience: Your new song is the best...!!

Ryuunosuke: ......gh, haa haa... Ahaha! This new song is the best!

Gaku: Yeah! Everyone's really excited!

Ryuunosuke: I really like this song!

Gaku: Me too! I've always wanted to sing this kind of song!

Tenn: ............

Gaku: It's time for the encore, let's go! Of course, the song will be, "Let's✧NATSU"!

Audience: Kyaaaaa....!!

Momo: Good work!

Yuki: The live was great.

Gaku: Re:vale-san! You were here!?

Tenn: Well, I realized they were here.

Momo: Hey! You did some fanservice, right!?

Ryuunosuke: Even though Yuki-san and Momo-san are always so busy, thank you for coming!

Momo: No, no! We got to hear your new song, and I got to have a date with my darling. I'm so happy!

Ryuunosuke: A date?

Momo: Yeah! We came here holding hands!

Yuki: We didn’t, we didn’t.

Momo: We were two-stepping when we crossed the sidewalk! (1)

Yuki: Pfft... Even an elementary student wouldn't do that.

Gaku: Joking as always, huh, Re:vale-san.

Momo: Ehehe! We're aiming for an appearance in a commercial for household detergents so we're practicing for it!

Gaku: Another commercial!? You've appeared in commercials for cars, cosmetics, foods, drinks, smartphones, and even air conditioners too, right!?

Momo: We wanted to do the commercial for White Hot Thunder Dry the most though! Ryuu-chan, you were so sexy and cute up there~!

Ryuunosuke: Ahaha! Thank you very much!

Yuki: TRIGGER, your new song is nice.

Gaku: Do you mean it!? We're so happy to hear that!

Yuki: It resembles Zero. That Hyuuga-san, he's more than what I expected him to be.

Momo: It's different than the usual songs, but it's energetic and cute, I like it! "Let's✧NATSU"!

Ryuunosuke: Thank you very much! We look forward to Re:vale-san's new song too!

Momo: Ahaha! That's taboo for now!

Ryuunosuke: Eh!? Why’s that!?

Momo: It's writer’s block.

Yuki: We're currently cursing the whole world.

Gaku: You can't make a song if you curse the world, right? ...gh, ow! Why, are you pinching me!?

Yuki: Even if you're right, we can’t do it after all, you know......

Momo: Don't, Yuki! It's the face of the Desired Embrace No. 1, take good care of it...!!

Gaku: Putting my face aside, don't vent your anger on others please. I like the cool Re:vale-san.

Yuki: ............

Gaku: If it's Yuki-san, you can do it. Definitely. You're a great person.

Gaku: You're a genius. Everyone knows about it, and you know more than anyone, right?

Yuki: You're right.

Momo: Gaku... So cool......

Ryuunosuke: He's cool......

Gaku: Huh? We're talking about Yuki-san's coolness here, not me.

Momo: Haaa... So handsome... I wanted to say that line......

Yuki: You can say it later.

Momo: Wait... Tenn, why are you so quiet today? Are you tired?

Tenn: No......

Momo: Well, your new song used a lot of your energy, right?! The audience was so excited too, they were overflowing with happiness!

Momo: Tenn always thinks of the fans, you really showed TRIGGER's sincerity and spirit! The three of you were so cool!

Momo: Being able to see that kind of amazing stage overflowed with your pride and great services, I'm sure TRIGGER's fans were so pleased!

Tenn: ............

Tenn: ... We don't deserve those kind words. Thank you very much.

Tenn: I'll take my leave now.

Momo: Tenn......

*slam*

Ryuunosuke: What's wrong with him?

Gaku: I wonder. I don't understand what he's thinking. Just what is he unsatisfied with......

Gaku: After a great concert like today, I wanted to be happy with my members, and yet......

Ryuunosuke: Gaku......

Announcer: Now then, it's a single that reached the top of the ranking this week! TRIGGER's "Let's✧NATSU!"

Riku: Ah......

Nagi: ............

*turns off*

Riku: Y-you're not watching?

Nagi: I'm not.

Riku: But, it's Tenn-ni... I meant, TRIGGER's new song......

Nagi: It's not TRIGGER. Their name is "Shameless Song Thieves".

Nagi: Filthy criminals who dumped away their TRIGGER name.

Riku: ...... Don't say criminals! TRIGGER might have sung it without knowing anything, right!?

Nagi: OH... Riku, are you supporting the TRIGGER who stole our song?

Riku: That's not it. I'm upset too, but......

Nagi: But?

Riku: I don't want to talk bad about my family, I don't want to hear it either.

Nagi: That judgement is full of flaws. Even if reality is cruel, we must admit that......

Mitsuki: Nagi!

Nagi: ............

Mitsuki: Come with me.

Nagi: ...... I don't want to.

Mitsuki: What?

Nagi: Mitsuki, you're angry. I'm not in the mood to talk with an angry Mitsuki.

Mitsuki: I'm not angry.

Nagi: You're obviously angry. You can't fool me......gh!

Riku: Mi, Mitsuki!

Mitsuki: Why are you looking away? Look at me.

Nagi: ............

Mitsuki: Come with me.

Nagi: ...... Yes......

*slam*

Riku: ...... He took him away... Mitsuki can be scary sometimes.

Nagi: I... I won't apologize. I'm not wrong. I'm not going to forgive TRIGGER who stole our song.

Mitsuki: Why do you look scared?

Nagi: Mitsuki, you're gripping my collar......

Mitsuki: Well that's…! Because I was in hurry! I don't think it's good to say those things in front of Riku. Now, let's sit already.

Nagi: Excuse me......

Mitsuki: Nagi. We couldn't sing our new song, and I’m upset and angry too. Everyone is. There's no one who's ok with it.

Mitsuki: However, for Riku, TRIGGER's Kujou is his older brother. Of course, he doesn't want to hear insults about him.

Nagi: ...... That's a big mistake.

Mitsuki: What is?

Nagi: One can betray even one's own family for the sake of gaining an advantage. Feeling deep hatred, even more than towards outsiders.

Nagi: If we don't admit the facts, then we won’t take any countermeasures. Riku will just be hurt, without ever knowing the truth.

Mitsuki: ...... I don't think TRIGGER are those kinds of guys.

Mitsuki: And, even if they fight, or if there are things they don't like, siblings will be siblings. There's no way they would go that far......

Nagi: They wouldn't?

Mitsuki: ............

Nagi: Can you say that you would never do that to Iori?

Mitsuki: Of course.

Nagi: Can you say that Iori would never do that to you?

Mitsuki: ......, even if he did, he wouldn’t mean it, right?

Nagi: Even in situations where one didn’t mean it, as it piles up it will cause serious trouble. Pain can lead to hatred.

Mitsuki: I'd never hate Iori!

*knock knock*

Mitsuki: ...... Come in.

*click*

Iori: I'm sorry. I heard my name being mentioned, did you call for me?

Mitsuki: Ah... No, we're fine.

Nagi: Iori. What would you do if Mitsuki stole something important from you?

Iori: ...... Is it about the new song and Nanase-san? If it is, then you have used a wrong example. Nii-san would never steal my things.

Iori: He would say it straight out whenever he wants something. Isn't that right?

Mitsuki: ...... Yeah. Although, if it's something I can never get, then saying it out loud wouldn't change anything so in the end, I wouldn't say it.

Iori: Nii-san...?

Mitsuki: Anyway, you should stop saying bad things about TRIGGER in front of Riku. He gets weak from stress.

Nagi: ...... I understand.

Mitsuki: It's not like you, Nagi! You always find people's good traits. You always find hope in even those who are at their lowest.

Mitsuki: We couldn't sing that song. I know hearing that song makes our hearts hurt, but hurting others because of it is wrong, right?

Nagi: ............

Nagi: Mitsuki, can you spoil me.

Mitsuki: Ahaha, what the heck. Fine.

Iori: It's not fine!

Nagi: Mitsuki, Sorry... My heart has been rough. Please comfort me until the thorns are gone.

Mitsuki: Geez, you're so helpless.

Iori: You can just meditate by yourself. Japanese mind training. Rokuya-san, you like ninjas, right?

Mitsuki: Iori, don't say cruel things! Nagi is trying to hold back his frustrations.

Iori: ......, Even I, even I am holding my frustrations in too!

*slam*

Mitsuki: Iori! What's with him......

Nagi: Look, it’s just as I said. Even in situations where one didn’t mean it, if it gets piled up it will cause serious trouble in the future.

Mitsuki: Uum... Serious trouble, huh... If you say that, then MEZZO" too......

Nagi: OH! Stop thinking about other things. Now focus on comforting me. Let's try it.

Mitsuki: ............

Mitsuki: Good, good, you're a good boy! (2)

Nagi: OH... I feel like a dog being stroked. But, it actually feels nice.

Mitsuki: Nagi, are you on bad terms with your relatives?

Nagi: ............

Mitsuki: You said it before, right? Women treated you nicely, but you didn’t get along with men because they're jealous of you.

Mitsuki: The closest male near you is your brother, right? I also get jealous of Iori sometimes.

Mitsuki: Nagi is super beautiful, you can also do anything. But, I never got jealous of you.

Mitsuki: However, if you were my brother, I wonder if I would.

Nagi: Mitsuki.

Mitsuki: Hm?

Nagi: One more time please.

Mitsuki: ...... Good, good, you're a good boy!

*click*

Yamato: Sou.

Sougo: Yamato-san... You're still awake?

Yamato: That's my line. You stayed up late yesterday so you said you were going to sleep earlier today, right? What are you doing?

Sougo: I'm preparing for tomorrow's job.

Yamato: Preparing what?

Sougo: The script is written in difficult words, so I'm re-writing it to make it easy for Tamaki-kun to understand.

Sougo: I can't explain things nicely, so I always anger Tamaki-kun... I thought if I could make a memo, it will be easier to understand.

Yamato: I can explain it to Tama later. You should go to sleep.

Sougo: I can't let you do that. This is MEZZO”'s job......

Yamato: You are looking in a mirror every day, right? You haven’t realized it? You look tired.

Sougo: ...... I'm sorry.

Yamato: I didn't want you to apologize. I just want you to rest. Now, go sleep.

Sougo: But......

Yamato: No buts.

Sougo: ............

Yamato: Why do you look so troubled. Onii-san didn't want to trouble you. I just want to be told "Yamato-san, you are so niceー".

Sougo: ...... Yamato-san is nice, always......

Yamato: Yeah, yeah. I'm cool right.

Sougo: Yes......

Yamato: ...... You saying it like that is embarrassing me though......

Sougo: ...... I'm sorry for making you worry. It's my fault for being unreliable......

Yamato: I don't think you're unreliable. You're just unskilled at this.

Sougo: Am I, unskilled...? My way of doing this job......

Yamato: Wrong. Whether it’s refusing or relaxing, you should watch Onii-san and learn how to do things loosely.

Yamato: You should live more skillfully. If you keep being like that, you'll just break yourself.

Sougo: Yamato-san, are you living skillfully?

Yamato: I wonder.

Sougo: ...... I don't think you do things loosely. But......

Sougo: I feel like I've only seen your back. Because you always dodge things.

Yamato: Oh. You being able to complain now means you've recovered, huh.

Sougo: I didn't mean it as a complaint though......

Yamato: Night. I'm turning off the light. If you wake up again after I leave, there's gonna be punishment, okay.

Sougo: I understand. Good night... Thank you very much.

Yamato: Yeah, yeah.

*slam*

Sougo: ............

Sougo: ...... Oh right. The directions for tomorrow's workplace......

*click*

Yamato: Are you trying to wake up?

Sougo: I, I'm sleeping.

Yamato: Ok.

*slam*

Sougo: ............

Sougo: ...... Let's sleep......

Sougo: I hope I can do well with Tamaki-kun tomorrow......

*click*

Tamaki: Rikkun.

Riku: Ah... Welcome back, Tamaki. You came home late today too. Good work.

Tamaki: Did you want something?

Riku: Eh? What, that's sudden. Ah! Then, can you put this on the wardrobe?

Tamaki: Right.

Riku: And thenー Handstand!

Tamaki: You really like handstands, huh!? Fine. ......gh, here...!

Riku: Wow! Amazing, amazing!

Tamaki: ......gh, there you go. Anything else?

Riku: Next is......

Riku: Try praising Tenn-nii. Anything you can come up with, anything is fine.

Tamaki: Rikkun's big bro? Uum, he gave me King Puddings. He's nice.

Riku: Yeah.

Tamaki: He worked hard even when he had a fever. That's admirable. He always tries his best. And..., he's a good guy who always thinks about the fans?

Riku: Yeah... Yes, that's right!

Tamaki: Is this enough?

Riku: It is! Thanks! I'm cheered up now!

Tamaki: Hehe......

Tamaki: I, I like being with Rikkun.

Riku: Really? That kinda makes me embarassed!

Tamaki: Haha... Yeah. Rikkun, you are always happy. You think nicely of yourself......

Tamaki: ...... I'm not good at being with Sou-chan. It's not that I don't like him. How should I put it......

Tamaki: Being with him always makes me feel like a bad guy.

Riku: Tamaki... Are you fighting with Sougo-san?

Tamaki: We always, you know. Always. When we're not, we just keep silent awkwardly. I don't like that.

Tamaki: It feels like I'm troubling him just by being with him, I don't want that......

Riku: I see... So that's why you came here to do the handstand.

Tamaki: It would be nice if Sou-chan was easier to understand, just like Rikkun......

Riku: Don't say things like Iori!

Riku: Then, you can just help Sougo-san out tomorrow! Just like how you helped me today!

Tamaki: But there's nothing I can do to help him.

Riku: There is! Like, holding his bag, maybe? Tamaki is strong, right!

Tamaki: I wonder if that'll make him happy......

Riku: He will be! But before that, you should say to him that you want to get along, you want to help, that is.

Tamaki: ...... That's kinda embarrassing......

Riku: He'll definitely be happy! Those feelings are important!

Riku: Sougo-san and Tamaki are good guys! There's no way it won't go well!

Tamaki: Rikkun......

Tamaki: Should I, do the handstand again?

Riku: Yayy! Backflip! Do the backflip!

Tamaki: That, I made a hole in the wall when I did that last time!

*click*

Iori: You're so noisy!

Tamaki・Riku: Uwa...! You surprised me!!

Iori: Please think of what time it is now! Nanase-san, aren't you a working adult!?

Riku: Ahー! You only blame me!

Tamaki: Iorin, sorry... Riku-san ordered me to, and......

Riku: Uwaー! You suddenly act all innocent!!

Iori: I told you, you are all so noisy!

*click*

Mitsuki: Iori is noisy too, you knowー.

Iori: ......, Nii-san......

Riku: Mitsuki!

Mitsuki: Sougo is sleeping so keep it down, okay.

Tamaki: ...... Okay.

Iori: ...... We're sorry......

Mitsuki: The three of you, sit over there together.

Iori: What is it...?

Riku: ...... Like this?

Tamaki: Uwaa, he'll definitely hit us......

Mitsuki: ............

Mitsuki: Good, good, you're all good boys!

Iori: Wha......

Riku: Ahaha! What is it!?

Tamaki: Ahaha! We're not dogs, you know!

Mitsuki: Ahahaha! You're all, good, good boys!

Mitsuki: So that we don't lose to all the troubles we have, let's work hard starting tomorrow!

To be continued......

T/N

First, I'm sorry this is SUPER LATE. rl stuff happened and the next SS is SO LONG (I'll post it after this) thankss @ousama-pudding for proofreading!!!!❣

(1) two-stepping is a dance step that looks like this (lol)

(2) よーしよしよし is expression of affection and usually used when you pat someone/your pet on the head.. It literally translates to "good good good", I changed it into "good, good, you're a good boy" hahah

Thanks for reading~

[seigyokus]

3.3 - Do You Really Mean That?

Idolish Seven - Part 3, Chapter 3.3 For more Part 3 translations, click here!

Translation below the cut!

Yaotome Sousuke: Without further ado, I'll be leaving him in your care. Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ......I wonder what kind of person he is? Will I be able to hold a conversation with him......? Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: I sing with all I've got, and I dance with all I've got. I'm not cutting any corners there. I'm proud of the fact that I give everything my best shot. Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: But I guess that's not enough, huh? Character....... Idol....... Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Just what are those things? Midou Torao: Raise your head. Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Huh? Woah-- Midou Torao: Handsome, just like on TV. Come on, talk. Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: I-I'm Tsunashi Ryuunosuke..... Midou Torao: Haha. That's the same voice as what's on CDs. Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ...Are you the acquaintance the President wanted to introduce to me......? Midou Torao: Yeah. I'm Midou Torao. Midou Torao: Let's have fun tonight, superstar. Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ......He looks younger than me, but he's cool like Gaku and sexy like Yuki-san...! Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Why is someone like me in the entertainment industry, and not him......!?

Izumi Mitsuki: ....... Rokuya Nagi: I'm home. Oh? You're the only one here, Mitsuki? Is everybody else asleep? Izumi Mitsuki: ....... Rokuya Nagi: Mitsuki? Izumi Mitsuki: Ah-- sorry. I kinda zoned out just now. Rokuya Nagi: Are you okay? Izumi Mitsuki: Hey, do you mind if I ask you.... Izumi Mitsuki: Actually, never mind. Talking in secret like this is just.... It's like we're talking behind his back. Rokuya Nagi: Is it about Yamato? Izumi Mitsuki: ....... Rokuya Nagi: ......I agree with you-- I don't want to keep talking to you in this manner. I'm going to go to Yamato's room. Izumi Mitsuki: Hold on-- Wait! Rokuya Nagi: ......Let go. Izumi Mitsuki: Even if you go, what are you gonna do about it? This isn't a conversation you can just force out of him after grabbing him by the collar! Rokuya Nagi: Then how long do you intend on staying silent? Izumi Mitsuki: Until Yamato-san decides to talk to us.... Rokuya Nagi: Even though neither you nor Yamato are happy about staying silent? Is there even a point in keeping the situation like this? Rokuya Nagi: You didn't teach me to turn a blind eye to my friends' unhappiness. Isn't that right? Izumi Mitsuki: What I'm trying to say is that we gotta think about his feelings too! If it were really that easy to talk about, then he would've told us by now. Izumi Mitsuki: That's why.... Rokuya Nagi: I know somebody who left a letter behind, filled with words about things that were too difficult to vocalize. He entrusted it to me and left. Rokuya Nagi: I don't want Yamato to be the second person to do so. Izumi Mitsuki: Nagi....... Rokuya Nagi: ......I like Yamato. Even if he scolds me, even if he teases me, I love that he's always kindly thinking about everyone. Rokuya Nagi: Even though it's been nothing but fun, and even though everything is gentle here.... Yamato has looked very frightening. Rokuya Nagi: We should be connected like a family, but his secret is undoing those ties between us....... Rokuya Nagi: I want to save him. He saved us, after all. Don't you want to save him too, Mitsuki? Izumi Mitsuki: ....... I do, but.... Rokuya Nagi: Then let's go rescue him. You're a trusty ranger, Mitsuki-- and I'm sure Yamato is waiting. Izumi Mitsuki: ....... Izumi Mitsuki: You're right.... Sometimes, you just need somebody to push you forward.... Izumi Mitsuki: Do you mind waiting for a little bit longer? I'll try talking to Yamato tonight. ......Is that okay? Rokuya Nagi: OK. I'll leave it in your hands.

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ......Ahaha! He proposed by building a hotel for their wedding ceremony!? That's crazy! Midou Torao: Right? You hear about rich people doing this kind of stuff all the damn time. What about you? Any stories to share? Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Me? The rich people I know, huh....... Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ......Well, there was this one boy who burst into our studio during a live, public broadcast and used that to reconcile with someone.... Midou Torao: What? Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Ah, no. Never mind. Midou Torao: Do you mind if I ask you something? Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: What is it? Midou Torao: Why are you pretending to be a socialite? Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ....... Midou Torao: You can fool amateurs, but you can't fool us. We can tell if somebody was brought up differently just from how they act. Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: Ah....... Midou Torao: Tell me all your secrets, Tsunashi Ryuunosuke. That's why I'm here tonight. Midou Torao: I'm not letting you go home until you do. Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: .......

*click* Nikaidou Yamato: ....... Izumi Mitsuki: Ah....... Nikaidou Yamato: You're still up, Mitsu? You've been staying up pretty late recently. Izumi Mitsuki: You too. .....What were you doing? Nikaidou Yamato: I was reading a book.... I came out to grab coffee, that's all. Izumi Mitsuki: You won't be able to sleep though? Nikaidou Yamato: Haha.... That's okay. Izumi Mitsuki: ....... Nikaidou Yamato: ....... Izumi Mitsuki: Say....... Nikaidou Yamato: Hm? Izumi Mitsuki: I'll get right to the point-- what's Chiba Salon? Nikaidou Yamato: ....... Izumi Mitsuki: You said that you entered the entertainment industry so you could expose Chiba Salon. What do you mean? Izumi Mitsuki: Yamato-san, why do you know so many people in the industry? How do you know Yuki-san? Did you know him from before? Izumi Mitsuki: To be honest, I didn't mean to ask you all of this. It's just.... You look really tired and frazzled lately. Nikaidou Yamato: ......Haha. Nikaidou Yamato: Come on. You too? I can't believe both you and Nagi are such goddamn voyeurs. Finally showing your true colors, eh? (1) Izumi Mitsuki: 'Voyeur'...? Nikaidou Yamato: ....... Ah, no-- Izumi Mitsuki: You.... You know, Nagi is really, really worried about you, right? Did you really think that all of that was nothing more than voyeurism or plain old curiosity......? Nikaidou Yamato: ....... Nikaidou Yamato: Well, he is being excessively curious about stuff. You too. Izumi Mitsuki: ......Do you really mean that?

Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: My secrets....... Midou Torao: Come on, no need to be so tense. I'm not gonna sell it to the press or anything-- I'm just a little curious. Midou Torao: You seemed really kind and sincere on TV, even though that's all just pretense. If anything, that's what I wanna know more about. (2) Midou Torao: Don't you feel any guilt towards your fans? Or is the sincerity I'm feeling from you right now a lie? Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ......Why do you want to know about something like that? Midou Torao: Because I wanna be more like you. Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ....... Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: No way, you're lying....... Midou Torao: As if I could lie about something like that. I wouldn't have gone out of my way to meet you if I wasn't dead serious. Midou Torao: I love women. I'm good at bargaining too. You know that night you sang about with MEZZO"? That's what every night is like for me. Midou Torao: But despite all of that, I keep getting rejected by women lately. All of them are like, 'Why can't you be kind like Tsunashi Ryuunosuke?' Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ....... Midou Torao: Tch....... 'You've never met this guy before!' That's what I end up thinking, but that's just me being a sore loser.... Midou Torao: I know you're a liar. All of that love you get from women is a lie too. Midou Torao: The only thing I don't get is what you're feeling inside. Are you laughing because you've fooled the whole world? Or are you tormented by guilt? Midou Torao: And if the latter is true, then how can you smile so calmly and purely? Tsunashi Ryuunosuke: ....... Midou Torao: Say.... Isn't it painful to stay quiet about what you're really like?

Izumi Mitsuki: ......Do you really mean that? Did you really mean all that stuff about how we're only prying because we're curious? Nikaidou Yamato: Hey now, I'm not criticizing you or anything. That's just how people are, right?. Nikaidou Yamato: Well, if you really want something thrilling, then go read gossip articles online. Goodnight.... Izumi Mitsuki: --Hold up, you asshole! 

To be continued....

TL Notes/comments:

thank u baeta extraordinare @kuriiii 4 proofing/qcing!  

I do apologize for the lull in progress this last past week buT IM ALSO FINALLY DONE WITH MIDTERMS AT LONG LAST!!!! i’m gonna try to see how much I can bust out before ~next thurs when i gotta start studying for finals :’)))

CONGRATS RE:V ON THEIR NO DOUBT MV, IT WAS BEAUTIFUL I LOVE EVERYTHING

anyways, without further ado!

(1) 出歯亀 actually means peeping tom but thtaT SOUNDS KINDA.................. dumb so i, yeah. the word was originally the nickname for this one meiji-era dude named ikeda kametarou, since 'deba' means overbite and he had one, but anyways he killed some girl coming back from the womens' bath... and had also been peeking into the bath................. eugh 

(2) this line sounds awful literally: "As someone who's a crow slathered in paint, the you on TV looked very honest/sincere and nice." I wanted to keep the 'crow' part since its p interesting imagery but there was no good way 2 incorporate it without it sounding dumB or weird so uh heRE

As usual, if you see any mistakes/mistranslations/etc, please message me!

Thank you for reading!!

[asiandramastoke]

Synopsis:

A 30-year-old postman learns that he doesn’t have much time left to live due to a terminal illness. He is plagued by a constant headache, visits a doctor and is told that he has a brain tumor. A devil then appears in front of him and offers to extend his life if he picks something in the world that will disappear from his life. The man thinks about his relationships with ex-friends, ex-lovers, relatives and colleagues who will be sincerely sad when he dies. As the phone disappears; so does the memory of his girlfriend, with the movie; his friend, the watch; his father… In this fantasy human drama, a man struggles with the conflict of erasing his own existence, or his love, friends and family.

Excerpted from: Mydramalist

Words from Me:

Initially, this movie starts off with a slow melancholic vibe. I sort of wanted to stop watching at around 10 minutes but after that the story would pick up and things would make sense. I was in denial the whole time though, feeling that it was all unreal, but the fact that this is about life and death… I swallowed that bitter taste at the back of my tongue and bravely watched on despite knowing that I’d end up in heartbreak and tears.

What I liked about the movie is that it showed how significant a simple thing can be. Like phones, or movies… even cats. Have you ever imagined not having cats around? That being asked, this movie has a statement. It could be an eye opener or a sleep inducing kind of show. Depends on how you would perceive it as you watch. The storyline is really heartfelt and yes, sad. I would have to say it hence I put your hopes up that this is going to be a happy movie, because come on and let’s face reality! Not everything has a happy ending. However, along the journey we get bits and pieces of lessons learned and lifelong good memories.

The sub-characters are a plus point for me here even though I find the main character lacking. I have nothing against Sato Takeru as the main lead, but I find his character a bit of a pacifist. For someone who is about to die, I feel that he’s not much determined to live even at the beginning. Anyway, putting my thoughts aside, my favorite character would be the best friend. Hamada Gaku known as Tatsuya the nerdy looking guy who manages a movie rental store. I for one would love to have friend like that, someone who would think that their friendship is a never ending cycle because of a certain connection that they have. Other characters worth mentioning are: Aoi Miyazaki and Harada Mieko. I honestly watched this film because of Aoi and as usual, she never fails to trigger my heart strings whenever I see her on screen. I think her character as the girlfriend has more debt than Takeru’s. Harada on the other hand who acted as the mother portrayed a woman who cared and loved his son as much as she could.

Music wise, it was a beautiful accompaniment to the film’s sad undertone. The mood was perfectly set because of the melody and if the movie ran without the music, it would have been boring and pointless. Cinematography was also amazing, the aerial capture and the video angles gave this vibe that there is more to life than it seems. It had vibrant colors and then dull ones, which seemed to let the viewers feel what the characters on screen are actually feeling.

I rated this movie 7.5/10 due to the main character’s flaw and the melancholy feeling the film gave me all throughout. I’m a rom-com kind of girl and being unhappy isn’t my forte. All in all, I would still recommend this show even if it’s not a feel good one, but for the lessons we could learn and for the things we take for granted. It has a statement and a very lovely one at that.

If Cats Disappeared From the World (Japanese Movie) Synopsis: A 30-year-old postman learns that he doesn't have much time left to live due to a terminal illness.

[osakaso5]

Ryunosuke Tsunashi Twelve Hits Rabbit Chat Part 2: Request Hits 1

Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

Tsumugi: Thank you for joining, everyone! We'll be accepting requests for Tsunashi-san's RADIO STATION Twelve Hits! here. 

Tsumugi: I'll be your moderator, just like the previous times. I look forward to chatting with you!

Ryunosuke: Hey, everyone!

Kaoru: Ryu's the last member of TRIGGER to do this! Thank you all for coming.

Rinto: Thank you!

Banri: We'll be here to observe, too.

Tsumugi: The requests for Tsunashi-san's radio show will be chosen at random. As usual, we'll start in order from youngest to oldest!

Ryunosuke: I can't wait for your requests..!

Gaku: Ryu was pretty excited before the group chat started (lol)

Tenn: He kept checking the clock, and couldn't sit still.

Ryunosuke: Hey! You don't need to tell them that!

Gaku: He's embarrassed (lol)

Tenn: Definitely

Momo: Ryu, that's so cute! You're like a young boy waiting for his first date to show up \(*´ω`)(´ω`*)ノ

Mitsuki: We'd have a real family outing if all 16 of us went on a date together, lol

Yamato: Not to mention it'd almost be a total sausage fest.

Yuki: Gender doesn't matter, as long as we all have someone to pair up with.

Iori: You really are a free thinker.

Banri: I think he's just lazy (lol)

Tamaki: Me!

Tamaki: I wanna team up with Ryu-aniki

Ryunosuke: Huh, are you sure? Not that I'm unhappy with that or anything, but why me?

Tamaki: It's almost your birthday, so if I go with you, I'll get cake

Ryunosuke: I see, so you'd be in it just for the food (lol)

Sogo: Tamaki-kun, do you realize how disrespectful that is..!?

Tamaki: You can come too, So-chan

Sogo: I suppose I'm glad to have a team now, but still...

Riku: It's like we're choosing partners for gym class!

Kaoru: What are you fooling around for!? Hurry up and start with the requests!

Tsumugi: R-right! Tamaki-san, go ahead!

Tamaki: Yup

Tamaki: Who's your fave member from IDOLiSH7?

Ryunosuke: Huh!? My fave!? Wait, didn't you..?

Gaku: ...Already ask that from me?

Tamaki: You just said you liked all of  us the same amount, Gakkun!

Tamaki:

Gaku: You're still mad over that? (lol) Look, I'm sorry, but I did buy you a King Pudding afterwards.

Tamaki: I ate it already, so I forgot

Ryunosuke: So, you're trying your luck again with me! lol

Tamaki: That's 'cuz I trust in you, Ryu-aniki

Tamaki:

Tamaki: 

Tamaki: 

Ryunosuke: Since you're being so straightforward, maybe I should pick you as my fave!

Tamaki: Awesome!!!

Tamaki: 

Mitsuki: You're gonna settle for that, Tamaki..!?

Sogo: You should respect Tsunashi-san's genuine opinion more.

Nagi: Now that you have asked both Yaotome-shi and Tsunashi-shi, you will have to ask Kujo-shi, as well.

Tenn: You’re just trying to complete the set, huh?

Riku: I want to know, too! Tell us! Tell us!

Riku: And not just because the others got the same question!

Iori: He'll be in big trouble if he chooses anyone but our center...

Tenn: If you'd requested it from me, I could've answered, Riku ^^

Riku: Aaaaw!

Tsumugi: I'm curious about who Tsunashi-san's favorite is, too!

Tsumugi: Iori-san, you're up next!

Iori: Mine is to do an OX Quiz.

Iori: It's a quiz where you have three seconds to answer questions by holding up an O or X sign. If the questions are intimate enough, Tsunashi-san's fans will get to see a whole new side of him.

Ryunosuke: So basically, I'll have to answer on impulse? That sounds fun!

Ryunosuke: Will you come up with the questions, Iori-kun?

Iori: That's the plan. I'll run them by Anesagi-san first, of course.

Momo: I wanna come up with questions for Ryu, too~ (ノ´д)ノ

Sogo: Um... Would you mind if I helped?

Mitsuki: Ah! I also wanna ask something!

Iori: That would be very helpful. If they're genuine questions, they'll add depth to the quiz.

Yamato: Wow. They're practically fighting over you, Tsunashi-san!

Gaku: You're real popular, Ryu!

Ryunosuke: That makes me kind of happy..! These request corners are so nice!

Tenn: You're a natural born swindler, Ryu. Though that's one of the things I like about you.

Ryunosuke: Huh, s-swindler!? Is that supposed to be a compliment!?

Tenn: Of course. I just said I liked it, didn't I?

Ryunosuke: Really? I'm so happy that you'd say that about me!

Ryunosuke: Feel free to ask me anything, guys!

Tsumugi: I can't wait to see what they come up with!

Tsumugi: Riku-san, you're next!

Riku: Okay! I want him to tell us about the baddest thing he's ever done! 

Riku: Tsunashi-san's really nice, and cool, and great at cooking, and also cool! But I'm curious to hear if he's ever done something naughty!

Yuki: You said "cool" twice there

Gaku: Our Ryu's just that cool!

Ryunosuke: I never knew you felt that way about me! I'm really happy to hear that.

Tenn: It's hard to imagine Ryu doing anything bad, that's for sure.

Riku: I know, right! I don't even have any examples for how he could've misbehaved.

Nagi: Such as waiting overnight in line for a big doujinshi event?

Mitsuki: That's definitely a bad thing to do, but I'm pretty sure Tsunashi-san wouldn't even think to do something like that, lol

Ryunosuke: It's important to respect the rules at a public event!

Rinto: Would that even count as something naughty, I wonder..?

Choices/outcomes:

1. What about running in hallways..!

Ryunosuke: That's dangerous! Especially if you happen to slip or trip..!

2. What about wearing the wrong shirt with your school uniform..?

Ryunosuke: There were some kids in my school who customized their uniforms in secret! I never really understood it, so I just wore it as is, lol

3. What about only lip syncing to your school song during assemblies..?

Ryunosuke: I always sang along, but I guess some people are too embarrassed to do that if the people around them aren't singing, either.

Ryunosuke: Sorry, but I wasn't a very naughty kid, lol I spent most of my time at sea, anyway!

Gaku: I thought that went without saying!

Tenn: It would've been interesting if he had a past like that, though.

Kaoru: No! I want him to have been a charming and gentle boy with a little backpack!

Momo: I dunno if many grade schoolers would act like that! lol

Ryunosuke: I don't think I was charming or gentle, either... I was a rowdy grade schooler who ran around barefoot, lol

Ryunosuke: I don't know if I have any stories like what you're looking for, but I'll go look through my childhood pictures and try to think of something!

Riku: Thank you!

Yamato: I'm pretty sure fact that he's willing to look through photo albums for a request is proof that he's more diligent than anything else.

Sogo: His sincerity is so heartwarming!

Tsumugi: I have to say, I'm interested in seeing Tsunashi-san's naughtier side, too! lol

Tsumugi: Kujo-san, could you go next?

Tenn: Yes. Mine is that if he has anything to say to TRIGGER, he should spit it out.

Tenn: It's more just for Gaku and I, though. Ryu's not exactly the type to assert himself, so I thought I'd take this chance to encourage him to speak up

Tenn: It can be something he wants to do, something he wants us to change, or a request for us

Gaku: That's a great request! Ryu, you can tell us anything.

Ryunosuke: Thank you both! In all honesty, I think TRIGGER's about as perfect as can be, so I don't have any requests.

Tenn: You're proving my point. It won't kill you to be selfish every now and then, you know

Ryunosuke: I could say the same to you. You handle everything from work to family matters all by yourself.

Ryunosuke: You were holed up in our dressing room with a cold not too long ago.

Gaku: Right! You really should've said something back then.

Riku: You caught a cold, Tenn-nii!? Are you okay!?

Tenn: I'm fine. It was cured overnight.

Riku: Good..!

Gaku: That being said, couldn't we have gotten you medicine or food or something?

Tenn: You're still going on about that?   We've already had this discussion.

Ryunosuke: It's because you're so reserved about the strangest things, Tenn.

Tenn: It was just a little fever, and I didn't want to infect either of you

Gaku: This again?

Ryunosuke: In all honesty, I'm a little angry about this.

Tenn: You don't get mad often, but when you do, you can be stubborn as a mule

Ryunosuke: I'm only mad because I have a reason to be.

Nagi: Are the three of you fighting?

Tamaki: Stop fighting, you're supposed to be adults!

Mitsuki: Ah, I dunno if I'd call this a fight... I can definitely relate to both Yaotome and Tsunashi-san.

Tenn: We're not fighting. This conversation is over

Gaku: The hell it is!

Ryunosuke: We'll talk later. A group chat isn't the appropriate place for this..!

Tsumugi: I can understand both not wanting to make your friends worry, and wanting a friend to rely on you...

Tsumugi: Nagi-san, you're next!

Nagi: Leave it to me. I shall cleanse the heavy atmosphere of this chat!

Momo: I bet you're really good at that, lololol

Yuki: Well said

Ryunosuke: Sorry, Nagi-kun. Thank you for trying to calm us down!

Nagi: You are most welcome. I will accept fulfilling my request as repayment :-)

Ryunosuke: Got it! I'll try my best to get your request..!

Iori: Whether you're an altruist or opportunist... I honestly can't tell.

Nagi: Sweat not the small stuff! My request is Tsunashi-shi's very own Improvisational ☆　 Haiku!

Ryunosuke: A haiku as in the poem with five, seven, and five syllables?

Nagi: Precisely. I will prepare topics that I want you to use as the basis for your haiku recital.

Nagi: I would also like you to add an echo effect to your recital.

Sogo: That's a lot of instructions.

Nagi: One must always strive for the perfect production quality.

Ryunosuke: You're really something, Nagi-kun. Thank you for thinking so hard about this!

Nagi: By the way, you will have to stay up to date on the latest episodes of Magical★Cocona in order to be prepared for my prompts.

Nagi: In particular, you must memorize the catchphrase of the villain from last week's episode, Chief Darkness Bear.

Ryunosuke: T-that really is a lot to remember!

Riku: Speaking of which, didn't you mutter something about him and Tsunashi-san having similar voices the last time we watched it..?

Mitsuki: You're just trying to make him pretend to be that bear guy!

Nagi: (゜3゜)~♪

Tenn: I'd like to know what haiku have to do with this character

Gaku: Really makes you wonder why he wouldn't just ask for an impersonation.

Ryunosuke: You seem to really care about this, so I'll do my best..!

Nagi: I look forward to it :-)))

Tsumugi: I'll have to catch up on the show, too..!

Tsumugi: Sogo-san, you're next!

Sogo: Tsunashi-san is usually very gentle, so I'd like to know what makes him angry.

Sogo: But we just talked about that because he was worried for Kujo-san...

Sogo: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have dredged this topic up again..!

Ryunosuke: It's fine. We weren't fighting, really. 

Gaku: Ryu's got a big heart. He doesn't even seem to care if someone's a dick to him, or if someone walks into him on the street.

Ryunosuke: What point is there in getting angry over it?

Ryunosuke: The other person might be having a hard time, too.

Yuki: This guy's a saint

Sogo: I can relate. I don't usually get angry over things like that, either.

Sogo: Though I never forget the names and faces of people who've wronged me.

Yamato: That makes you even scarier! lol

Iori: I'm not sure if that's what Tsunashi-san meant when he said he doesn't get angry over small things...

Sogo: Y-you think so?

Tamaki: I gotta be careful not to do anything bad to So-chan

Banri: He already remembers your name and face, after all (lol)

Tamaki:

Sogo: It hurts my feelings that you're so scared of me.

Tamaki: 

Ryunosuke: It's important to have a good understanding of the other person! I think it shows how far ahead you can think.

Ryunosuke: I really admire that about you, Sogo-kun!

Sogo: Thank you..! I'm honored to hear that from you.

Mitsuki: 'Scuse me! Can we take a little break?

Tsumugi: What is it, Mitsuki-san?

Mitsuki: Nagi was trying to rewatch that Cocona episode with Darkness Bear, but he can't find his recording anywhere.

Mitsuki: He's really depressed about that, and I feel bad for him. Do you think we could all look for his hard disk together?

Yamato: Apparently the episodes are still airing, but it's not the  same as a recording.

Ryunosuke: I see..! I hope the recording is still around somewhere!

Mitsuki: Sorry that we had to interrupt you for this stuff!

Tsumugi: The chat has gotten long, so let's take a break. I'll let you all know when we can resume!

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Tenn Kujo Xmas Magic Rabbit Chat Part 2: How An Idol Kills Time

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Tenn: Takanashi-san, good work. Riku doesn't seem to be at our joint rehearsal for the show, did something happen? Is he okay?

Tsumugi: Kujo-san, good work. I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you that Iori-san and Riku-san will run a bit late because they're filming a food report..!

Tenn: I see.

Tenn: Now that you mention it, Iori Izumi isn't here, either.

Tsumugi: I'm very sorry... We suddenly got the job this morning, and I'd already discussed it with the staff!

Tenn: That really is sudden.

Tenn: Riku's food reports have a sincerity to them that could convince anyone. Like I've told you before, I think he's well suited for them.

Tsumugi: Thank you..! Riku-san will be happy to hear that. If they hurry with the shoot, they should just barely be able to make it to the rehearsal.

Tenn: I see.

Tenn: Re:vale has been finding more and more creative ways to kill time, so maybe it's for the best that Riku isn't here

Tsumugi: I hear they're going around hugging people >< lol

Tenn: I really don't want to get involved in that

Tsumugi: Do you not enjoy skinship..?

Tenn: I'll get touchy-feely with those I need to

Tenn: Yuki-san's especially bad.

Tsumugi: Bad..?

Tenn: Because during that escape game project, he kept exposing his chest to Gaku, and touching Ryu.

Tsumugi: I've been thinking that it might just be Yuki-san's way of communicating with others ><

Tenn: I can't understand him.

Tenn: I'm worried because Ryu's too easy to win over. So much so that I almost think we should keep him chained up.

Tsumugi: Chained up!?

Tenn: It sounds weird out of context. We had a shoot involving chains the other day, and Ryu was the only one who looked strangely good in them.

Tsumugi: What a provocative shoot..! It's very different from the fantasy-style magic you'll be doing this time.

Choices/outcomes:

1. What is Gaku-san doing?

Tenn: He was reading a magazine, but now he's being pestered by Yamato Nikaido, who was hiding in the toilet up until a while ago. Those two are almost too casual around each other.

2. What is Tsunashi-san doing?

Tenn: He's fooling around with Re:vale. Yuki-san's saying something about owning a small dog named Momo and a big dog named Ryunosuke, so I should probably call Ryu over soon.

3: What is Re:vale doing now?

Tenn: Momo-san started a selfie rally, and Yuki-san is making sure to stay just barely in frame of them. I don't think I've ever known anyone better at wasting time.

Tenn: Preparing the equipment is taking so long that I don't think we'll be starting any time soon.

Tsumugi: They're using heavy machinery this time, after all...

Tenn: Even IDOLiSH7 lacks its usual energy now that Riku isn't here.

Tsumugi: Do they?

Tenn: Yeah. Tamaki Yotsuba is slouching at a desk, looking bored.

Tsumugi: I feel like I should apologize...

Tenn: Don't. Professionality aside, I like honesty

Tenn: He's muttering "Stupid So-chan" over and over, should I do something about him?

Tsumugi: O-over and over..!

Tenn: I tried poking at his side

Tenn: He twitched, but isn't looking up. What an interesting guy

Tsumugi: Thank you! (?)

Tenn: Nagi Rokuya saw us and started playing with Tamaki Yotsuba's hair

Tenn: Should I take a picture?

Tsumugi: Um, that does sound very heartwarming...

Tenn: His hair is being braided, and he's still just lying there. How long is he going to sulk over Sogo Osaka being taken by Re:vale?

Tsumugi: Tamaki-san cares greatly about Sogo-san..!

Tenn: I guess love comes in many forms.

Tsumugi: Don't the members of TRIGGER ever style each other's hair? I guess not...

Tenn: I'd never do something like that.

Tenn: Just imagining it makes a chill run down my spine

Tsumugi: Right...

Tenn: One time Gaku did style Ryu's hair into a pompadour, and then like his own hair

Tsumugi: So the other two did do it..!

Tenn: There's something surreal about seeing two grown men snickering and playing with their hair. It makes me feel like I'm losing my mind

Tsumugi: 

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Sogo Osaka Twelve Hits! Rabbit Chat Part 2: Request Hits 1

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Tsumugi: Thank you all for coming! We'll be accepting requests for Sogo-san's RADIO STATION Twelve Hits! here. 

Tsumugi: We managers are here to monitor your progress and the content you post. I look forward to chatting with all of you!

Banri: I look forward to seeing your requests for Sogo-kun!

Sogo: Everyone, I am most delighted that you would take the time to come here amidst your busy schedules. I am truly grateful for your cooperation today.

Momo: That's too stiff, Sogo!!! Are you trying to re-enact a historical play!?

Nagi: The way of the samurai! Harakiri!

Kaoru: I can almost see him doing a perfect 90 degree bow on the other side of my screen.

Tamaki: You're talking like you're doing some kinda magic chant again

Sogo: I-I'm sorry... It was just meant to be a greeting...

Gaku: Osaka's nervous as usual (lol)

Tenn: Maybe he's just scared of you, Gaku?

Gaku: You think so..?

Sogo: Of course I'm not! I'm very happy that you're always so friendly to us!

Gaku: You sure you're not scared..? What about me scares you? Tell me, and I'll tone it down.

Tenn: Sorry, I was just kidding.

Tenn: I thought it'd help Sogo Osaka relax.

Mitsuki: You just made things worse, lol

Ryunosuke: It's fine. Sogo-kun knows that Gaku's a nice guy.

Sogo: Yes! Of course!

Yuki: Sogo-kun, take deep breaths. In and out, in and out.

Momo: You're lovely even when you're being corny, Yuki (*´∀σ)

Riku: The Lamaze technique! I know that one!

Iori: Nanase-san, don't engage them in earnest.

Momo: Yuki's dumb joke, lololol

Yuki: It got taken seriously...

Rinto: Hang in there, Yuki-kun!

Riku: Oh! It was a joke! I'm sorry..!

Yamato: It did make Sou laugh, at least.

Sogo: I-I'm sorry! This conversation was just so funny!

Tsumugi: Now that things are less tense, let's get right to the requests..!

Mitsuki: Huh? Are things really less tense now? lol

Nagi: It would appear Sogo has managed to relax :-)

Sogo: Laughing did make my fingers feel more light, somehow...

Yamato: Yep, he's definitely less tense in some ways (lol)

Tsumugi: That's great! Well then, let's start with our youngest, as usual. Tamaki-san, you'll be the first to step up to the plate!

Tamaki: Yup

Tamaki: Tell us the last thing you wanna do before Earth blows up

Riku: Ah! That's from the movie we watched the other day!

Tamaki: It was soooooo awesome!!! I cried a ton at the end

Nagi: Tamaki, you are already very into this!

Sogo: Before Earth blows up... Why is it blowing up?

Tamaki: I dunno? Does it matter?

Sogo: I'm curious, since it wouldn't just blow up for no reason.

Tamaki: Ugh. Whatever

Tamaki: Gas, I guess?

Sogo: I wonder what type of gas... I don't know much about astronomy, but I suppose I'd search for a way to stop the explosion.

Sogo: What kind of mechanism is the detonation tied to? 

Tamaki: So-chan, you're so annoying! That's not what I meant

Tamaki: Forget the reason

Tamaki: Don't you have anything like, eating pudding or singing together?

Mitsuki: Sogo's such a serious guy!

Iori: I'm curious as well, so I can relate, Osaka-san.

Sogo: Right. I'm still wondering about the reason behind the explosion, but I'll think of something.

Tsumugi: That was a very grand and sci-fi request! Thank you, Tamaki-san.

Tsumugi: Iori-san, you're next!

Iori: Mine is to tell a secret he's never told anyone.

Iori: Osaka-san has a mysterious charm. I'm sure his fans must be eager to know his secrets.

Sogo: What level of secret are we talking about..?

Iori: Just anything that's suited for a radio broadcast is fine.

Sogo: Good.

Momo: Like that you watch cat videos when you're sad!

Ryunosuke: Or that you prefer chili oil to tabasco!

Rinto: Neither of those sound like secrets!

Gaku: There's no real revelation to them.

Sogo: It'll be a difficult balance to strike, but I'll think of a secret that's both interesting and appropriate for radio.

Tsumugi: Iori-san, thank you for an exciting request! Riku-san, you're next!

Riku: Okay! Mine is to tell us his first impressions of the other IDOLiSH7 members.

Nagi: That is a very interesting request!

Yamato: You mean from when we played basketball in the practice room? That really takes me back.

Sogo: It got so intense that it was hard to believe we'd just met.

Iori: Maybe that was due to the sport we were playing. Moving around improves your mood, and builds your communication skills.

Riku: I think I would've totally loved Sogo-san right away, even without basketball!

Iori: Isn't that your first impression of him, then..?

Sogo: Thank you, Riku-kun. I'm happy to hear that.

Mitsuki: I love you, too!

Nagi: I love you as well, Sogo.

Iori: Do the rest of us have to continue this..?

Yamato: Don't stop the flow, it makes this even more embarrassing (lol)

Iori: You may go ahead of me, Nikaido-san.

Yamato: Nope, it's more fun to hear this stuff from you youngings. Come on, Tama.

Tamaki: Don't dump this on me, Yama-san!

Mitsuki: Adults need to take the lead with this stuff, you  geezer!

Nagi: The Japanese are very shy :-(

Momo: You guys are so cute!

Ryunosuke: Should we say "I love you" to each other, too?

Gaku: You mean we as in TRIGGER?

Tenn: I'm not doing it.

Sogo: Thank you, everyone..! I love you, too!

Tsumugi: That'll be a heartwarming request..! Kujo-san, could you tell us your request next?

Tenn: Yes. Mine is for Sogo Osaka to show a wild side of himself.

Tenn: He's known as mild-mannered and gentle, right? I'm sure many of his fans want to see an unexpected side to him.

Tenn: His 12 SONGS GIFT solo was a cool rock song, too.

Sogo: I-I'm honored to hear that..!

Tenn: I'm not the only one who feels this way.

Tenn: You've never been one to make mistakes with your singing and dancing, probably thanks to lots of steady practice. With 12 SONGS GIFT, it felt like I'd gotten a taste of not only your sincerity, but your passion, too.

Yuki: "Maybe" gave me chills

Yuki: It was the perfect song for you, very liberating

Tamaki: Stop taking screencaps, So-chan

Sogo: I thought I'd make this my lock screen wallpaper...

Yamato: This bit of our chat?

Mitsuki: It must make Sogo real happy!

Banri: I'm happy for you, Sogo-kun!

Tamaki: He's way more excited than usual

Sogo: Thank you very much. I'm so glad I got to sing that song..!

Ryunosuke: Tenn looks happy that he made you happy!

Tenn: Ryu, you don't have to tell him that.

Gaku: This guy's just being shy.

Tenn: Takanashi-san, shouldn't we move on to the next request?

Tsumugi: I-I'm sorry! I was lost in this nice mood, myself..! Nagi-san, go ahead!

Nagi: Mine is for Sogo to talk about the music he loves.

Nagi: When he talks of things he likes, his eyes sparkle with joy. I want his fans to see him in such a state, as well!

Iori: They can't see him through the radio, but I'm sure they'll be able to tell that he's having fun.

Sogo: Thank you, Nagi-kun. I didn't know you felt that way.

Riku: Sogo-san and Nagi get together to talk about their hobbies a lot!

Yamato: Sou actually bothers to hear Nagi’s  anime ramblings all the way to the end.

Mitsuki: Even when we're falling asleep from boredom, Sogo will be nodding along to every word!

Nagi: Sogo is a good listener! He listens no matter how long I take, so I often find myself unable to stop rambling about Cocona to him X-)

Sogo: Everyone likes talking about the things they love. It warms my heart to see their affection.

Sogo: Also, Nagi-kun talks in such a witty and fun way. I could listen to him forever.

Nagi: I also feel soothed and happy when listening to you, Sogo.

Tsumugi: I'd like to hear you talk more, as well!

Choices/outcomes:

1. About the music you love!

Sogo: I'm always talking about that on our radio show, but there's still plenty I haven't had a chance to talk about!  

2. About IDOLiSH7!

Sogo: Meeting the others was one of the biggest events in my life. So was meeting you, manager.

3. About something you've secretly been into lately!

Sogo: Taking different routes on my way back home, I guess? It's fun to make new discoveries. Just the other day, Mitsuki-san and I found a shop that sells coffee beans.

Sogo: I worry that I won't be able to entertain with anything I talk about, but I'm happy that you want to listen.

Tsumugi: Of course I want to listen to you! I want to know more about you, Sogo-san!

Sogo: Thank you.

Tsumugi: Now it's time for you to make a request, Sogo-san!

Sogo: Yes. My request for myself is to pick one more request.

Mitsuki: Huh? One more? Why?

Iori: You want to draw and extra request?

Sogo: Yeah. You've put so much effort into coming up with them that I want to read as many as I can.

Yamato: That's certainly a very Sou  request to make.

Momo: You don't have to be so considerate to us!

Yuki: Yeah, don't hold back. Just do whatever you want

Sogo: Ah, no! I'm not trying to be considerate.

Sogo: I'm just happy that you took the time to think of requests for me. I want to return the sentiment.

Sogo: I was actually really looking forward to what kinds of requests I'd get today!

Sogo: Though I was also nervous, since some of these requests can be a bit daring...

Momo: Sogo~~~~ You're such a nice boy (*´>ω<))ω`●)

Ryunosuke: I didn't know you were that excited for our requests!

Ryunosuke: Now I want to make my request that you'll choose another extra request!

Tsumugi: I-I'm sorry, but we can't increase the amount of requests due to time limitations... ><

Tenn: It's like a magic lamp.

Gaku: You're not allowed to ask for more wishes.

Mitsuki: Sorry! Can we pause the chat for a minute!?

Mitsuki: Kinako just jumped out of my backpack..!

Momo: You mean Tsumugi-chan's rabbit?

Yuki: At least it's not 'kinako' as in soy bean flour

Kaoru: Oh dear, now I'm in the mood for some anmitsu.

Sogo: She really did! When did Kinako-san get in there..?

Tsumugi: I'm very sorry about her, Mitsuki-san..!

Mitsuki: I'll drop by the agency real quick. Kinako can't even use the bathroom in our dorm.

Iori: I'll go, too. Animals are prone to escaping, so it'll be safer with the two of us.

Riku: I'll go, too! Let's buy snacks while we're at it!

Tenn: We were just about to make some tea, so we'd like to take a break, too.

Tsumugi: Thank you, everyone..! Let's all take a small break!

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Momo 12 SONGS GIFT Rabbit Chat Part 3: Tell Us, All Stars! 1

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Yuki: Momo, happy birthday.

Mitsuki: Momo-san, happy birthday!

Riku: Happy birthday, Momo-san!

Tamaki: Momorin, hbd!

Yamato: Momo-san, happy birthday!

Tenn: Momo-san, happy birthday.

Nagi: Happy birthday, Mister Momo!

Ryunosuke: Happy birthday, Momo-san!

Iori: Happy birthday, Momo-san.

Sogo: Momo-san, happy birthday. I hope that we can continue to rely upon your guidance.

Gaku: Happy birthday, Momo-san!

Kaoru: Momo, happy birthday.

Banri: Momo-kun, happy birthday!

Momo: Thanks, everyone!!!!

Rinto: Thank you all for gathering here to celebrate Momo-kun! Takanashi-san, I'm sorry to entrust this to you like Anesagi-san did, but could you continue things from here, since you're so good at it?

Tsumugi: Alright!

Mitsuki: Momo-san, what kind of solo song did you pick?

Momo: It's a secret~!

Momo: I'll give you just the title! It's called "100% Happiness"!

Ryunosuke: That sounds great! It's perfect for you, Momo-san!

Tamaki: 'Cuz you're like, totally happy!

Momo: I know, right! Look forward to it!

Mitsuki: I'm sure the solo event will be a piece of cake to you, too! You're not going to have any trouble with the MC parts, live, or handshake event.

Momo: It's been a while since I did a handshake event! But that only makes me more excited!

Yuki: Maybe I should secretly participate, too

Rinto: You have work elsewhere, Yuki-kun!

Gaku: I think you'd be pretty easy to spot once you got in line (lol)

Sogo: It's surprisingly easy to go unnoticed if you wear a disguise.

Momo: Have you guys gone to see the other members' events?

Mitsuki: We've gone to see Iori and Tamaki's sports meet. We were in disguise, so it was all incognito.

Gaku: You and Osaka?

Mitsuki: No. Riku, Yamato-san, and Nagi came too.

Tenn: That's practically an all star crew.

Tamaki: You weren't fooling anyone...

Iori: You certainly weren't... I'm glad the students at our school are considerate about those sort of things...

Nagi: Iori and Tamaki have also come to study one of my shoots.

Tamaki: We did! That's the one where Nagicchi did a fashion mag shoot with a cat.

Riku: I heard about that! Apparently it was this rare, high-class cat. Did you go too, Iori?

Iori: Only as Yotsuba-san's chaperone.

Momo: You guys are so sneaky! lololol

Tsumugi: Well then, do you have anything to ask the others, Momo-san?

Momo: I wanna know what part of Yuki you like the most!

Yuki: It's your birthday, so you should make this about yourself for once lol

Momo: But this was the most exciting question I could come up with!!

Nagi: I know the feeling. I also want to collect an assortment of praise for Cocona, and preserve it for all eternity.

Momo: Right! Well then, I wonder what I should choose~!

Momo: I've decided!

Momo: Tell me how you make up with someone after a fight!

Sogo: A fight...

Momo: Yep! I'll be using these answers for reference in my daily life!

Yamato: When I think of you trying to make up with someone you fought with, only one person comes to mind.

Yuki: Oh. And who would that be?

Tsumugi: Ways to make up with someone after a  fight, it is! Understood!

Momo: I don't see you as the type to fight, Maneko-chan, but how would you do it? Like when the other person is at fault, for example.

Tsumugi: You're starting with me!? Well then...

Choices/outcomes:

1. I'd be the one to apologize!

Momo: Typical Maneko-chan! You don't want the fight to drag on for too long, after all!

2. I'd demand that the other person reflects on their actions!

Momo: You're pretty confident, huh!? I just hope that the other person really does think of what they did, instead of getting even angrier!

3. I'd let the problem solve itself!

Momo: That might be a good method, too! Even if you're fighting, you'll still talk to the other person when you really need to, and sometimes you just hve to force yourself to get along with other people!

Tsumugi: I hope my answer was fine... I'd like to hear everyone else's opinions, too!

Tsumugi: Let's start with you, Okazaki-san!

Rinto: Personally, I'd just apologize. Even if I believed I was in the right, I'd apologize for turning it into a fight.

Rinto: And on top of that, I'd try to discuss the matter with them once more.

Yamato: What an adult.

Momo: Totally! Okarin doesn't go back on his opinions, but he'll apologize as soon as things get awkward! That way, both parties will calm down at the same time!

Tsumugi: Thank you, Okazaki-san! What about you, Anesagi-san?

Kaoru: I'd never do that. When I have a fight off work, I'll never apologize...

Tenn: Is that so. You're more impartial at work, so that's a bit surprising.

Kaoru: I do know when I should just give in. I'm sick of fighting, and acting stubborn is just making me feel lonely.

Kaoru: But I tend to take on the stance that I can't forgive the other person that easily.

Momo: You want to make the other person realize that you're hurt or angry, right! I think that part of you is pretty cute, Kaoru-chan!

Tsumugi: I act like that with my father sometimes, as well... Thank you, Anesagi-san! Banri-san, you're next!

Banri: So, am I allowed to make this answer a more specific piece of advice for when you fight with a certain someone?

Momo: Honestly, yeah. Go ahead, Ban-san.

Yuki: Who is this "certain someone?"

Banri: Got it. This is the type of person who lives according to their own rhythm and beliefs, so if you try to force them to be on time when they're feeling off, or disrespect their beliefs, they become overstimulated.

Banri: When they're overstimulated, they may seem like a stubborn and overly desperate blockhead who doesn't listen to advice, but they're really just genuinely trying to stick to their principles no matter what.

Banri: So, as long as they have somewhere they can be alone, they'll bounce back on their own. Once they've done that, they'll be able to give a sincere apology.

Momo: I screenshotted that!! Thank you so much!!!

Tsumugi: Banri-san, thank you! Yuki-san, you're next!

Yuki: Me?

Yuki: I'll wait for the other person to apologize

Momo: Aaaaaaargh I'm gonna lose my mind

Momo: But I love you!!!!!*:.。..。.:*・゜ (*´▽`*)゜・:.。..。.:*

Yuki: Me too ^^

Tenn: Have you never been the one to apologize?

Yuki: I have. But those times aren't really fights, it's just that I'm more likely to apologize when the other person stops listening to me, storms off somewhere, or starts crying.

Sogo: It's important to cool down.

Yuki: I'm a musician, right? So I get more stimulated by loud noises.

Momo: What's that got to do with you being a musician!?

Yuki: I think. That when people yell at me, it sends an unstoppable rush of blood into my head.

Momo: When I get mad, I yell really loud!

Yuki: I know. Which is why fighting with you will make the blood vessels in my head nearly burst on their own.

Momo: I'm seriously considering buying a punching bag for whenever we fight!

Tsumugi: P-please don't fight, you two! ><

Momo: We're not! This is a totally normal conversation for us!

Yuki: We're not fighting ^^

Yuki: In that case, I'll buy you a punching bag as a present.

Momo: Thanks! I'll get you cooling sheets  for your head, too!

Yamato: As usual, I can't tell if these two get along really well or really badly....

Tamaki: Do you get stimulated when you hear loud noises too, So-chan?

Sogo: If anything, I think I get stimulus from fast tempos? That's why my head goes blank when I get nervous.

Yamato: So whenever you get nervous, we should all sing bossa nova together, got it.

Tsumugi: I'm glad you weren't fighting! Tsunashi-san, you're next!

Ryunosuke: How to make up after a fight, huh. I don't think I'd really be the one to apologize...

Momo: Really!? That's a surprise!

Gaku: Ryu's more stubborn than he looks.

Ryunosuke: If I think I'm in the wrong, I won't start a fight in the first place. So if I get into a fight, that means that I think I'm right.

Ryunosuke: I think it's pretty weird to go back on my own opinion just because it made someone else angry...

Momo: That's true...

Ryunosuke: So I think I'd try to compromise until the end. Listen to the other person's perspective, and tell the mine. We're not supposed to be fighting, after all.

Tenn: Right. You barely ever fight, anyway.

Ryunosuke: I guess I don't get angry a lot!

Tsumugi: Tsunashi-san, thank you! Yaotome-san, you're next!

Tenn: I'll do this in his stead.

Gaku: Why!?

Tenn: He's awfully aggressive, isn't he?

Gaku: And why are you talking like I'm not here.

Tenn: As surprising as it may be, he isn't actually trying to pick fights.

Yamato: I know what you mean!! There's been times when he came up to me and started talking all aggressively, and I got defensive because I didn't get that he was just greeting me.

Riku: Yaotome-san's really nice, but he feels kind of like a yanki at first!

Gaku: I wonder why. I'm just trying to act casual.

Tamaki: But I feel like it wouldn't help much if Gakkun started talking all politely...

Gaku: I'm just doing what comes naturally.

Ryunosuke: Gaku's cool, so maybe that's just the impact he has on people?

Momo: So Gaku, what would you do if you got into a fight?

Gaku: I think I'm about the same as Ryu. I'll apologize if I'm wrong. If I'm not wrong, I won't.

Iori: Then, if you and Tsunashi-san fought, how would you settle things?

Gaku: Who knows?

Ryunosuke: Have we ever had a fight?

Ryunosuke: We've never really had any major disagreements, either...

Gaku: I wouldn't mind if we disagreed on something for once. Like whether we prefer bread or rice for breakfast, or whether we like cats or dogs.

Riku: Then, what if you fell in love with the same person?

Ryunosuke: Me, falling in love with the same person as Gaku!? I guess I'd withdraw once I find out about Gaku's feelings?

Gaku: Why? I don't wanna win by default. We need to settle it fair and square.

Ryunosuke: I wouldn't want to bother you or the other person by forcing my own feelings on either of you. I guess that's what makes the two of us different.

Gaku: We really don't have a lot to fight over, huh.

Gaku: We didn't fight just now.

Momo: Thanks for the info! lol

Riku: Don't you fight with Tenn-nii?

Gaku: I do. But I think he tends to be right more often, at least when it comes to work.

Tenn: How honest of you.

Gaku: I'm right about private stuff more.

Tenn: That last part was unnecessary.

Tsumugi: Yaotome-san, thank you! Yamato-san, you're next!

Yamato: Sorry, wait a sec. I think my phone's running out of battery.

Yamato: Who here took the charger cord I keep in my room?

Nagi: Sorry, Yamato. My cord burned out, so I borrowed yours.

Yamato: I don't mind if you borrow it, but why is it connected to a USB plasma globe?

Momo: Lmao, lolololol I'll have to do that at Yuki's place sometime, lol

Nagi: Touching it makes me feel like a wizard :-)))

Mitsuki: Now Nagi's impulse purchase is in Yamato-san's room, lolololol

Tsumugi: Well then, let's take a 15 minute break!

Tsumugi: Until then, everyone!

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Sogo Osaka 12 SONGS GIFT Rabbit Chat Part 5: Maybe

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

Riku: Sogo-san, happy birthday!

Yamato: Sou, congrats.

Tamaki: So-chan, hbd!!

Nagi: Happy birthday, Sogo. Have you had a wonderful day so far?

Mitsuki: Sogo, happy birthday!

Iori: Osaka-san, happy birthday.

Sogo: Thanks, everyone. Thank you so much.

Tsumugi: Sogo-san, happy birthday! And good work with the release event!

Tamaki: How'd it go? Were you nervous?

Sogo: Super nervous...

Riku: But the crowd was loving it! I saw the video our manager filmed!

Mitsuki: I think you gave the people who were expecting a soft and gentle song a fright, though. Even if they did eventually get into it.

Tsumugi: The fans were very excited, it was a great event! Especially...

Choices/outcomes:

1. The solo live!

Sogo: I was nervous, but I'm glad I managed to sing the song I love exactly the way I wanted. It was nice that even the stage production was more intense that with groups like IDOLiSH7 or MEZZO".

2. The release handshake event!

Sogo: That was fun. I was happy to be able to see my audience from up close and talk to them, since they're usually so far away.

3. The MC corner!

Sogo: I wonder if it went well... I practiced talking over and over, but the words still didn't come out the way I wanted...

Yamato: You sent me a message saying "The fans at this handshake event remind me of myself", what was that about?

Sogo: I figured they must've been feeling the same nervousness I feel when meeting artists I admire.

Sogo: Momo-san and Tsunashi-san always tell me that it's okay to relax, and I never have the courage to do so. I found myself thinking the same thing with all those fans.

Yamato: That they should relax more?

Sogo: Yes. But I understood from personal experience that it was probably impossible for them.

Iori: I see. You could sympathize with the fans who came to your handshake event. What did you say to those fans?

Sogo: "Lift your face, please. You'll regret it later if you don't look me in the face now."

Mitsuki: That's really nice advice, but it feels kinda commandeering, don't you think!?

Sogo: Huh!? Really!? Oh no...

Riku: But I think the fans who were urged to look you in the face were happy about it!

Nagi: Exactly. You helped many shy girls.

Mitsuki: That's true! They're all yor fans, so I'm sure they got what you were trying to say! How did the song go?

Sogo: I was nervous, but luckily I managed to sing just fine.

Sogo: The MC parts made me the most nervous...

Tamaki: So-chan, you went quiet at really weird parts.

Sogo: You could tell?

Tamaki: Anyone could notice that. Your face looked all desperate, too.

Sogo: That sucks...

Nagi: Worry not. Your audience was watching over you, warmly and happily.

Mitsuki: That's right! Your talking sounded more ordinary after that, it was interesting!

Sogo: Really?

Mitsuki: Really! It's good that you weren't too collected! All's well that ends well!

Yamato: But why'd you fumble? You practiced the MC parts to a point of practically memorizing the whole thing, didn't you?

Sogo: The audience yelled all kinds of interjections when I talked. I thought it was really funny, but the moment I laughed, I forgot everything I was supposed to say...

Yamato: Right. That's not something you get to experience by just memorizing.

Sogo: When it happened, I thought 'Mitsuki-san would have a better reply to this', and his face popped into my mind. Then I realized I'd gone quiet, and thought 'Nagi-kun would come up with a good ad lib in a situation like this', and then his face popped into my head...

Sogo: All your faces came to mind at some point.

Yamato: Sounds like your whole life was flashing in front of your eyes.

Tamaki: You thought about me, too?

Sogo: I did. I thought that if you were there with me, you'd help me for sure.

Riku: Tamaki, he trusts you!!

Mitsuki: That's great! MEZZO"'s friendship grows once again!!

Nagi: That is the mark of a friendship and trust that has been cultivated carefully over time.

Sogo: It's a little embarrassing to be told that...

Iori: Yotsuba-san, why have you gone silent?

Yamato: Tama's probably embarrassed, too.

Tamaki: Am not.

Tamaki: I was just thinking about how useless he is.

Sogo: I'm sorry for being such a pathetic partner... Especially since you did such a fine job with your solo live...

Tamaki: No, wait!! I was lying!! I was actually just embarrassed...

Sogo: Really?

Tamaki: Really...

Yamato: You two haven't changed that much, after all.

Tsumugi: Sogo-san, since it's your birthday,  would you mind talking  about how you feel right now?

Tsumugi: I asked you all back when you'd just debuted. About what kind of work you wanted to do, and what kind of idols you wanted to be.

Tsumugi: You might feel differently by now. I wanted to ask you again, for the sake of your future work.

Sogo: Right...

Sogo: I think my feelings may have changed quite a bit. I became an idol because it was my dream to do so, but back when I'd just joined IDOLiSH7, I don't think I understood myself, or what it meant to make my dream come true.

Sogo: I forgot what was really important, because I was only concerned with succeeding in the tasks given to me, and not causing anyone trouble.

Sogo: Even though I'd supposedly become an idol to live true to myself.

Tsumugi: Sogo-san...

Sogo: I was still new at this, and bound to make mistakes along the way. I knew the others would be there to help me, and yet.

Sogo: At some point, my top priority had become to just do well and not bother anyone.

Sogo: Tamaki-kun, you often got mad at me in the beginning, didn't you? Because I wasn't "sincerely trying to be friends with you".

Tamaki: I remember. Like at the barbecue.

Sogo: Looking back, I think that was half true and half false.

Sogo: I really did want to be friends with you. But it wasn't so much because of a genuine interest in you, as it was out of feeling that we had to get along.

Sogo: That was rude of me. You probably noticed it because you're so sensitive.

Tamaki: I know you're not like that anymore.

Sogo: Thank you.

Sogo: It's the same with my work. Obviously, I still don't want to fail...

Sogo: But now I'm more and more interested in learning, and doing new things.

Yamato: You've gotten more confident, Sou. You could do pretty much anything from the get-go, so it's not that your skills have improved in any big way.

Yamato: You're confident in the fact that you're needed and loved. That's great.

Sogo: Thank you, Yamato-san... It's because all of you were always there for me.

Riku: I'm really happy if being with us has made you like yourself more, Sogo-san!

Riku: Because all of us really love you!

Sogo: Thank you, Riku-kun... I really love all of you, too.

Nagi: It is such a wonderful thing. We should all spend as much time as possible with the ones who make us happy, and help us like ourselves.

Nagi: Sogo, as well as the rest of us, are the best kinds of friends. The kind that can make each other happy just by being together.

Mitsuki: Right! Thanks to Sogo saying nice things about me, I started to like myself more, too! You've helped me turn a slump into confidence!

Iori: I've always thought that more confidence is all you need, Osaka-san. In other words, right now you are perfect.

Sogo: Thank you, Nagi-kun, Mitsuki-san, and Iori-kun. I'm so happy.

Sogo: I'm really glad I get to sing with you.

Tamaki: Congrats, So-chan. On your birthday, and the fact that you wanna try more things.

Tamaki: Also, thanks for understanding why I used to feel so lonely.

Sogo: I should be thanking you. I'm sorry I scolded you without even trying to undertand.

Tamaki: Let's have another barbecue. This time we'll be able to chat like normal.

Tamaki: Without having to try and get along.

Sogo: That's right. We'll be able to talk for ages.

Tsumugi: 

Tsumugi: Thank you, Sogo-san... I'm really glad I got to know how you really feel...

Sogo: I'm glad I got to talk about this with all of you, too. Thank you, manager.

Tsumugi: Don't thank me! I'll do my best so you can keep doing the things you want to do. I look forward to working with you!

Sogo: Me, too.

Tsumugi: Sogo-san, please write one last message for your fans!

Sogo: Got it.

Sogo: Thank you to everyone who's supported me. It's because of you that I've gotten to grow another year older.

Sogo: Thank you for caring about me, and loving me. I love all of you so much, too.

Sogo: Let's continue to make irreplaceable memories together.

Translator’s notes..? 

next up, gaku’s cybertechno rabbit chats! 

[osakaso5]

Tenn Kujo TRIGGER Police Rabbit Chat Part 3: A Timid Tenn..? 

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5

Tsumugi: Kujo-san, good work with your late night i7 Police 2 shoot yesterday! 

Tenn: Good work. 

Tsumugi: Because you worked so late last night, I decided not to contact you, but... Did you have any trouble on set? 

Tenn: I'm fine. Thank you for worrying. 

Tenn: I think this'll be a great shoot. 

Tsumugi: The crew would be happy to hear that from you..! 

Tenn: Since I know all my fellow actors fairly well, I've been able to relax. I don’t  usually like being too intimate, but that seems  to be working to our  advantage this time. 

Tenn: Though we've also had problems because of it. 

Tsumugi: Your commentary is always so accurate. IDOLiSH7 is learning a lot from you. 

Tenn: I'm just a guest, so maybe I should tone it down. 

Tsumugi: Not at all! Thanks to your suggestions, we got that extra scene where Sogo-san sees a wounded Riku-san and it reminds him of his usual kind persona, so he starts nursing his little brother. 

Tsumugi: I feel like it's such an important interaction between their characters that my short description doesn't do it justice..! 

Tenn: Riku is so sincere that he's especially strong with scenes like that. 

Tenn: It seems like he stuck to Sogo Osaka for all of the breaks  after that. 

Tsumugi: Mitsuki-san said they were acting like a real pair of brothers, too! 

Tenn: Right. 

Tenn: This is a fun shoot. We've been learning a lot. 

Tenn: Gaku and Ryu seem to have become the biggest Re:vale fanboys overnight, so that's all they talk about. 

Tsumugi: They've been talking to me about Re:vale, too! 

Tenn: We made plans to go to Yuki-san's for dinner tonight. Even our managers are going. 

Tenn: IDOLiSH7 are the main stars, so let's have the official wrap party together. 

Tsumugi: Thank you for being so considerate... I'd love to arrange for that! 

Tsumugi: I hope you have a fun dinner party. I hear you've been having some issues, so I'm glad you've managed to plan this together ><

Tenn: What have you heard? 

Tsumugi: Um, just bits and pieces... 

Tsumugi: It all started when Gaku-san said he wanted to go out for dinner with just him and Yuki-san, didn't it? 

Tenn: Isn't it because Re:vale made things way too complicated by failing to settle their disagreement? 

Tsumugi: Did they..!? So they really were fighting... 

Tenn: If they'd just fought, things wouldn't have gotten this way. 

Tenn: Actually, you can trace all of this back to the script. 

Tsumugi: Of i7 Police 2!? 

Tenn: That's right. I don't know who this special advisor of yours is, but you're throwing way too many delicate issues at Re:vale. 

Tenn: Like former partners, betrayals, or missing persons who turn out to be right under your nose. 

Tsumugi: W-when you put it like that, it really is a bit on the nose... 

Tenn: Re:vale's been treating me like a free advice dispenser. 

Tenn: There's also the matter of Gaku and Ryu's Re:vale fanboy messages. 

Tsumugi: OH...

Tenn: Aren't you going to ask about that? 

Tsumugi: I-I'm sorry... I tried putting myself in the special advisor's shoes just now... 

Tenn: The first one to worry about this plot was Momo-san. It seems he started hanging out with Ryu more so he could act out the part of his ex-partner perfectly, without letting his worries affect his work. 

Tenn: Yuki-san doesn't like the idea of him spending all his time with members of other groups, especially on one of their rare chances to work together. 

Tsumugi: You may be right... 

Tenn: Gaku saw this and began trying to get to know Yuki-san better. 

Tenn: Gaku can be overbearing when he does that, but I guess Yuki-san just thought he was acting like a cute junior idol should. 

Tsumugi: I think I can relate... 

Tenn: Since he was already shaken by the concept of former partners, seeing Gaku stick to Yuki-san like that must've distressed Momo-san even further. 

Tenn: That's what I heard from Ryu, at least. 

Tenn: Yuki-san accepted Gaku's dinner invitation because he knew   how Momo-san  would react, too. 

Tsumugi: You've been on the receiving end of all this by yourself... 

Tenn: The problem with Re:vale is they can't discuss their dislikes or issues openly. 

Tenn: "It's not like I hate when he does that, but..."

Tenn: Is how they act. 

Tsumugi: Yes... 

Tsumugi: I'll talk about this with our special advisor... 

Tenn: Please do. 

Tsumugi: There's just one more   thing... 

Tenn: What? 

Tsumugi: If all this is also making you feel unhappy, then I'm sorry... I just wanted to let you know that, with all that's been going on... 

Tsumugi: I know this may be rude of me. And I know this may be long overdue, but I want all of you to have  a fun time working with us... 

Tenn: What are you talking about? 

Tsumugi: When you said Yuki-san didn't like the idea  of his partner spending all  his time with members of  other groups, especially on  one of their rare chances to work together, I thought  maybe you felt the same  way... 

Tenn: I don't. 

Tenn: Really mind. 

Tsumugi: I-I’m   sorry! 

Tenn: Ryu's friends with Momo-san. 

Tenn: Gaku's friends with Yuki-san. 

Tenn: Riku's friends with Sogo Osaka. 

Tenn: And I'm all alone. 

Tenn: It goes perfectly with our characters on this show. 

Tsumugi: Kujo-san... 

Tenn: I'm kidding. 

Tenn: But when I think about it, this is actually good for me. 

Tsumugi: Good..? 

Tenn: I thought I didn't need other people, but I think I might've actually been pretty lonely. 

Tenn: It's strange for me  to want so many people in my life. I've been taking  Gaku, Ryu, and Riku for  granted. That's so naive  of me. 

Tsumugi: No it isn't! It may be unusual for you to say things like that, but hearing it made me happy. And I'm sure it'll make those three happy..! 

Choices/outcomes:

1. Maybe you could tell them what you just told me...

Tenn: You're good at instigating people. 

2. I really love you, too.

Tenn: I didn't ask for a love confession. But thank you for rooting for me. Those are the words I like hearing the most. 

3. If there's anything I can do, let me know.

Tenn: You're not being fair. I couldn't ask for something like that. 

Tenn: In any case, I made sure all of us would participate in this dinner party so this situation doesn't get any worse. 

Tsumugi: I see..! I've been consulted about this issue as well, but I haven't been able to come up with any solutions yet. Thank you so much... 

Tenn: You shouldn't have to bother getting involved in the problems of idols from other agencies. 

Tsumugi: But how did you manage to get them all together? 

Tenn: With a single phrase. 

Tenn: "I want to   have dinner with  you guys, too"

Tsumugi: That was the  perfect phrase to revive  the usual TRIGGER and  Re:vale!! 

Tsumugi: I'm sure it’ll be fine, if even your managers are there. 

Tenn: I hope so. Re:vale should just hurry up and get this fight out of their system. 

Tenn: They're acting too gloomy. 

Tsumugi: These things can be difficult. 

Tenn: I wonder if Riku felt like this, too. 

Tsumugi: Huh? 

Tenn: Having someone so close to him just leave. 

Tsumugi: Kujo-san... 

Tenn: Kidding. 

Tenn: I've gotten a little too used to having those two look after me, so I wanted to whine a little. I'll make sure to settle this at the dinner party. 

Tsumugi: Gaku-san and Tsunashi-san will return to you. I'm sure they'll be happy to hear you missed them. But if you're really wondering about how Riku-san's feeling, you should ask him. 

Tsumugi: I think that'll be more than enough to make him happy. Even if you can't give him everything he wants. 

Tenn: Thank you. 

Tenn: I'll keep that in mind. 

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Yamato Nikaido Birthday Photobook Rabbit Chat Part 3: Yamato And His Senior Idols

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5

Tsumugi: Thank you for gathering here today..! This project was created to show more of Yamato-san's true nature as a way to commemorate the release of the Yamato Photobook. 

Tsumugi: I'm sure you must be busy, but I'd like for you to talk as you usually do. We'll be in your care! 

Gaku: Yo, Nikaido. I've been waiting for this day (lol)

Yuki: Yamato-kun. I've also been waiting for today. 

Yamato: Ugh, here come the annoying guys... 

Momo: Yahoo---! Yamatooo----!! It's the second time we're doing this project, and chatting with everyone was super fun! Let's have a ton of fun again this time~~!! 

Ryunosuke: It's Yamato-kun! I've just read the Yamato Photobook, so I'm a little nervous! 

Tenn: That cover left a strong impact on a teenager such as myself. Well done, Yamato Nikaido-san ^^

Yamato: Alright. 

Yamato: Can I leave now? 

Tsumugi: P-please wait! We had everyone read a sample of the Yamato Photobook. 

Tsumugi: It was produced by Iori-san, so I'd be happy to hear your thoughts on it! 

Gaku: That cover's gonna make the salesperson and your fans cry (lol)

Tenn: Now I understand exactly how Iori Izumi sees Yamato Nikaido. 

Yamato: He's been telling me that I'm not qualified to wear clothes since before the photoshoot even started... 

Yuki: I sleep with my sample on my bedside. 

Yamato: You seriously gross me out. I don't get you... 

Momo: I was surprised too, but then Yuki told me he thought he might have a dream about you if he did that, lololol And I got it somehow, lololol

Yamato: You two can just sleep with each other's pictures..! 

Yuki: Even though we're right next to each other? 

Yamato: That was stupid of me. 

Ryunosuke: Yamato-kun, I was surprised that your cover turned out like that! I bought it on the day of the release, and it was a little embarrassing..! lol

Yamato: Won't your cover will be more risqué than mine? (lol)

Ryunosuke: Mine will be produced by Gaku, so I'm not too worried about that. But the thought that it'll be next to this one in the stores makes me nervous! 

Gaku: We know you well, so you don't have anything to worry about. 

Ryunosuke: Yeah, you're right! 

Yamato: I'll make sure to go buy your book in return, Tsunashi-san. I'll be fine no matter how erotic it gets (lol)

Ryunosuke: Really? I'm happy to hear that! In that case, maybe I should go all out and buy three copies of the Yamato Photobook! lol

Yamato: That's fine, I'm the one who'll feel embarrassed if you do that... 

Ryunosuke: Huh, really? 

Gaku: Anyways, do you really go to a meeting spot early and wait for the other person properly? (lol)

Yamato: How rude, Yaotome-kun. I have a policy of being nice to girls. 

Gaku: I bet you don't actually act that refreshing. 

Yuki: It's more likely that he'll put on some earbuds and squat on the ground while drinking coffee, then responds with a "'Sup" once the girl arrives. Not refreshing in the slightest. 

Momo: I think just waiting for the other person is enough, though~~~~???? 

Yuki: ^^

Tenn: Perhaps seeming irresponsible but getting things done when needed is Yamato Nikaido's appeal. 

Yamato: Ooh! Well said, Kujo! I'll buy you donuts sometime. You like them, don't you? 

Tenn: No, thank you. You don't have to do that. 

Yamato: Hah, you're so not cute (lol) Unlike a certain someone. 

Yamato: Ah, that last part is off the record. 

Tsumugi: O-of course! 

Tenn: You'll regret this, Yamato Nikaido. 

Momo: I like how you're stepping in these landmines all by yourself, Yamato~!!! 

Ryunosuke: Don't fight, okay! 

Tsumugi: I have another questionnaire from TRIGGER and Re:vale, please answer it! 

Yamato: Manager, you know you could just put that thing on a paper and make me write my answers the traditional way. 

Choices/outcomes:

1. If there's anything you routinely do to increase your expressiveness, please tell me.

Yamato: Nothing in particular. It's pretty exhausting to get into my acting roles. I don't like to bring my work into my private life. 

2. Please take me to your favorite bar.

Yamato: I don't know the kind places that TRIGGER or Re:vale can just march into. If you're fine with a filthy and noisy place then I can take you, though. 

3. Do you never take those glasses off?

Yamato: These things are a part of my body. The day I take them off around other people is probably the day I die. 

Yamato: Aaaah, this Onii-san's exhausted already. 

Ryunosuke: Are you okay? Should I bring some foods that help you stay awake to Takanashi Productions? 

Yuki: Ryunosuke-kun, now's the time you ask "Are you okay? Do you want to rub my man boobs (1)?"

Momo: Yuki, you're the worst..! I didn't raise you like this..! 

Tenn: The worst, indeed. 

Gaku: He sure is... 

Yamato: Are you only noticing this now? This person   uploads creepshots onto his social media, he's the worst kind of pervert there is. 

Tsumugi: Y-Yamato-san ><

Yuki: How mean, Yamato-kun. I'm sure your fans will enjoy it, though

Yamato: Because of that picture, the others have started sitting in front of the TV looking like that! 

Momo: I can only imagine how cute they are, lolololol But you shouldn't sit right in front of the TV, y'know!! 

Yamato: That's not the problem here..! 

Ryunosuke: IDOLiSH7 members really like doing impressions, don't they! Maybe I should try doing an impression of Yamato-kun, too! lol

Gaku: Are you also gonna wear a costume with horns, Ryu? (lol)

Ryunosuke: Sounds good! I want to try it! 

Tenn: It does not  sound good, Ryu. Do you really think our president will allow it? 

Yamato: Let's change costumes, Tsunashi-san. I really wanna see you in the rabbit hoodie and all that. 

Ryunosuke: Really..!? 

Tenn: Yamato Nikaido-san, please refrain from deceiving Ryu ^^

Momo: As expected of Yamato, you're such a flirt~~~

Yamato: How am I a flirt? Despite my looks, I'm actually sincere. 

Yuki: Yeah. You probably are. 

Yamato: Why are you the one agreeing with me... 

Gaku: If you swapped costumes with Ryu, you'd only have open chested costumes, Nikaido (lol)

Yamato: Ah, nobody's gonna want to see that. I guess I've got no choice but to swap with you instead, Yaotome. 

Gaku: I hate that I'm just a reserve, but of course there's people who'd like to see that. Right, Tsumugi? 

Tsumugi: I think so, too! I think I'll make my next design with the concepts of "animal ears + open chested" in mind! 

Yuki: How wonderful. I look forward to it, Maneko-chan. 

Tsumugi: Okay! 

Yamato: Heeeeeey Tsumugi-chan, come back

Translator’s notes..? 

1) literally 雄っぱい