#len translates

[hickeygender]

i'm liking the donougher translation so far, save for one of my favorite lines being translated a little strangely.

in french, which i do speak a little of, the line is originally "enjolras était un jeune homme charmant, capable d'être terrible". this is often translated as "enjolras was a charming young man, capable of being terrible", which i think is the best translation. terrible is a cognate in french and english, having the same spelling and meaning in both languages, even if the pronunciation is different. i've seen it argued that terrible has slightly different implications in french vs english, that terrible in english brings only negative things to mind, whereas in french it is more ambiguous.

i'd like to argue against that! in english, terrible doesn't always mean wholly bad, it can be used in a more ambiguous manner as well, though this usage is more obscure and archiac for sure! the most notable example i can think of is the jrr tolkien quote from galadriel "and i shall not be dark, but beautiful and terrible as the morning and the night!", which to me implies almost a sense of awe. that galadriel is so beautiful that it's like being confronted with the rising or setting of the sun for the first time. i've also heard of "terrible storms", and i think the association with the word with feats of nature is interesting and adds layers to the description of enjolras.

i think you lose out on some of that when you translate terrible as fearsome. fearsome to me implies looking scary, which enjolras decidedly does not if you read the passages immediately following this sentence. donougher likely then is referring to his temperament, but i still think terrible would be a stronger choice here!

[rgco413]

Comment about Osomatsu-san Season 4 by the Head Writer!

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[yurinesian]

beli satenya 100 tusuk bang...

JSHSJSSJSH so like. i watched malam satu suro witg my friemd yesterday (for yiu who ahve no idea, that's an old indonesian horror film btw) AMD I KINDA GOT THIS IDEA TO DRAW ONE AS SUNDEL BOLONG AND TWO AS KANG SATE OUT OF NOWHERE HEKP

also four and x being satpam penjaga malam who guards around the cemetery area LMAOOO 😭😭

[astraeasatelier]

With Our Hands, Covered in Wounds

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Ever since the incident at the school festival, Ena hasn't been able to contact Mizuki at all. While feeling troubled and regretting what happened at that time, she goes to search for Mizuki with the intent of talking to her again, but...

Chapter 1: Regret

Chapter 2: A Wish Entrusted to You

Chapter 3: Wavering Heart

Chapter 4: A Future I Want to Believe In

Chapter 5: Because We're Friends

Chapter 6: Fear

Chapter 7: Escape

Chapter 8: Friends

Card Stories

Mafuyu Asahina: The Person I'm Waiting For is Far

Please send me a message via the Tumblr inbox if you notice any mistakes.

[tropotropotropo]

Fabiniku went full canon trans baby love wins

[step-and-pen-bu]

I translated "Haven" by Nilfruits!! (Project Sekai Commission Song)

煮る果実様の「ヘイブン」の拙訳でございます！

Translated Lyrics:

The combustible words on a scattershot night They thoughtlessly weigh on my mind without end And as soon as I noticed I was scalded I can't live right so I bottle up my contradictions & my imperfections Dousing them in paint I'll seal the lid on my distaste with resin

All this nagging and such, just rushing to the finish with words like "What was it you wanted to do from the start? Can you still do it?" People say, "To vanish from society, a calculation without yield" You berated my sunken self with various voices And each time I would float through the air

If I could love the ruins of our castles in the sky I wonder if I could even love this unfamiliar reality I've always been searching, even today, even tomorrow Though it was painful, I play tough though I can't reach the finish

Haven, O Haven where are you? As long as I can recall it, I'll hold fast to hope Laugh it all away for me, my Měilì ¹ A world where I'm not with you is colorless

If things like sound logic and truth give birth to flame I'll rain fictions upon them someday "Don't let go." I sing on Don't let go, I sing on In a future where both meanings are understood I entrust my life

A blackout², within an empty room I suckled the contents out of habit, tracing the classics³ Consume even the longings Phrases like "A collection of nonsense bears meaning" And "Every dark cloud has a silver lining" Let's believe in such sweet nothings-- How many times have you said that now?

All this nagging and such, just rushing to the finish with words like The things you've wanted to do from the start, will forever⁴ be undoable People say, ”To vanish from society, blasphemy, wriggling, wear and tear!" One of these days, I'll be rid your voice So I suppose I'll just live with my feet planted on the earth?

"Everything is okay it's all right now" And yet, I' unable to think like that I've always been hurting, so just what am I protecting?

I want to love the ruins of our castles in the sky I want to love even this reality as I am Despite it all, on the nights I'm battered by lows I'll always be by your side, clearing your mind

Haven, O Haven surely you're out there As long as I can be struck with inspiration I'll hold fast to reason Laugh it all away for me, my Měilì ¹ A world without you in it is colorless

If things like sound logic and truth give birth to flame I'll rain fictions down upon them someday You think it's all reckless, that it's all just a pipe dream, don't you? And yet, I still believe

Because my Haven will be there Though they're just castles in the sky I will keep on loving them In an empty room I'll light a light This unmistakable present moment I've chosen alongside you

O Haven, surely you'll find me "To the unique beat of my heart, Don't let go." Sing on Don't let go, sing on Both meanings and this moment, I understand them now I carry on living

Footnotes:

0- The title is is Haven; however, it seems that the imagery in the MV & the lyrics also suggest a possible reading of it being Heaven. I think they both can coexist, but Haven is the more accurate translation.

1 - Měilì is a Chinese word meaning beautiful in a feminine sense, it is also a name, it is also used in Nilfruits' other song Haruni which it is used in a similar manner. It may then, be good to consider parallels between that work. Notably, Nilfruits' description of Haruni is "For those who keep living" which parallels various sentiments in this song

2- A blackout here implies that which is used to change from scene to scene upon a theatrical stage

3- Tracing the classics here may imply how people who practice Shodou often extensively practice copying the classic examples of Japanese calligraphy to create a traditional looking style. This is often done extensively before a student is allowed to develop their personal style.

4- 永遠 (Eien) is pronounced Towa, which suggests the homophonic term, 永久 (Towa), which implies a kind of unchanging perpetuity & seems like that the things that cannot be done will always remain unable to be done, its use in this way is regarded as a Poetic Term & an uncommon reading

Translator Notes:

okay, i am a nilfruits DEFENDER when it comes to his vflower tuning, but i am so pleasantly surprised by the prsk tuning of len in this version!!! & of COURSE vbs actually sounds heavenly & angelic oh my goodness this is song is like christmas for me! i love the connections through thematics with "Haruni" & the mv is so lovely… it's absolutely ヘイブンリー hehe

ALSO if you'll indulge me in the akitoya for a bit… the subtle grammatical differences that result in the yearning…. oh they're so terrible i love them so much….

[beca-mitchell]

today im thinking about how caitlyn spent her entire life lonely...until she met vi.

like it seems like her only "friend" was jayce who was more like an older brother figure to her and he wasn't there all the time (also imagining her just sitting at the gates outside waiting for him to bring a cool invention or gadget or just offer to take her on trips to the kiramman workshop in the city...thinking about her sitting there after he disappears and vi finds her just waiting for him to come back)

loneliness and feeling overburdened as a recurring theme for caitlyn's narrative is just so *chefs kiss* to me ("i'm a misfit too")

[wanopo-daily]

Day 126:

Concepts/designs for the Maharaja Endless MV

save me from translator's jail pretty please

[ribbons-in-autumn]

Sekai no 4koma #214 "The fired-up extras"

"How about we be a bit more subtle about this...?"

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Fun one from the Wandasho kids! I'll be back to redraw the backgrounds later. Also, can anyone confirm that's what the director's name is spelt like? I didn't read this event.

[basi-boy]

"下剋上" (Gekokujou) by Ichigyou-P feat. Kagamine Rin and Len (April 2, 2008)

[colorfulstage-en]

Mafuyu has bigger problems to worry about 😭

[autistickaitovocaloid]

Edit mode button sounds from Project Diva Extend, the second + third to last ones can also be used in the main game.

[pjsk-story-summaries]

Keep it Steady, Let's Aim for the Stars! Event Summary (WxS World Link)

TL;DR: Wonderlands x Showtime and the Virtual Singers encounter a strange, bustling new harbor area in the Wonderland SEKAI. While exploring, they find a map to a place called Star Island. However, a gust of wind blows the map away, only to be caught in the wings of a giant Phoenix. The group decides to chase after the Phoenix to recover the map.

While asking around the harbor for information, Rui, Rin, and Miku encounter a group of lonely zombie plushies. The rest of the plushies were scared of them due to their off-putting nature and tendency to bite as a greeting. Rui recognized himself in the way the plushies had convinced themselves that they were better on their own since nobody would understand them anyways, and vows to help them. With the help of the other Virutal Singers and his troupe, they put on a modified version of the Potato Ghost story to show the other plushies the zombies just wanted to be friends. As a reward, they learn that someone who knows about the Phoenix lives nearby.

Unfortunately, a large river blocks their path forward. Turtle plushies ferry others to the other bank, but at the moment, they're all too busy to take them. Nene and Luka come across an anxious turtle who dreams to one day ferry others across the river but is too scared to get in. Nene recognizes that fear, and with a little encouragement, tells the turtle about her own experience. She'd messed up before and was too scared to step on stage, but even so, she'd never stopped dreaming. Things are still scary, but the most important things are to find the courage to take the first step, friends to push you along, and the will to keep going. Moved by Nene's words, the turtle plushie manages to face their fear and enters the water. Thankful, they decide to take the rest of the group across the river.

Once across, they arrive at the house of Leon, a stuffed lion who's long studied the Phoenix. He tells them all about the Phoenix, as well as his dream to one day fly alongside Phoenix. He knows his dream is impossible, though. Emu, remembering how she had once felt in regards to the Wonder Stage and Phoenix Wonderland, cheers Leon up. As long as you hold your dream close and keep friends by your side, there's no problem you can't find a way to solve! Her words motivate Leon to not give up. The gang all follow him to the place Phoenix is most commonly seen.

After a bit of waiting, Phoenix flies down to greet them. Phoenix agrees to carry Leon, on the condition that they catch Phoenix flying in the sky first. Rui modifies Robonene to be able to leap high in the air, but she only has three chances and requires someone else to throw a net up. Tsukasa and Leon volunteer. The first two attempts fail, and Leon begins to doubt himself. Tsukasa, reminded of his own feelings of inadequacy, teaches Leon to turn those feelings into fuel. On the third and final attempt, though Phoenix dodges the net, Tsukasa leaps up and just barely grazes Phoenix. Though they failed their mission, Phoenix, impressed by their tenacity, promises to let Leon ride on Phoenix's back if they do manage to catch Phoenix one day. Phoenix also returns the map as a reward for their efforts.

Back at the harbor, the group inspects the map. They realize the different islands represent the shows they've done, and the various unmarked ones places they have yet to see. Tsukasa also comes to realize that the ship represents his evolving dream to "Aim for stardom, and together with my friends, we will embark on our journey of growth to many places". They try to sail towards Star Island, but the currents push them back. One day, once they've become true stars, they'll be able to sail there.

A plant bud blooms in the harbor.

Fan Translation (source: WxS translation team) / Second Focus Song (Tetrad that Illuminates the World) 3DMV / 2DMV

Opening: The Virtual Singers had called Wonderlands x Showtime (and Nenerobo) to the strange new harbor town Rin and Len had found in the SEKAI. KAITO theorizes that Tsukasa's evolving feelings may have manifested this place, but none of them know what those feelings might be. They decide to explore and learn more. Len realizes they can board the ship on the harbor, and Emu finds a strange map inside. Upon inspection, they learn there are many islands scattered about, leading to a grand one called Star Island. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blows the map away. A grand Phoenix swoops down, and the map gets caught within the Phoenix's wings. The troupe decide to chase after the Phoenix and reclaim the map.

Rui Chapter 1: They start by talking to many plushies around the harbor town; however, none of them have seen the Phoenix. When talking to the innkeeper, Rui, Miku, and Rin learn the wide variety of plushies are visitors from the various islands. They come across a group of run down zombie plushies off on their own. The rest of the plushies are scared of them, since they have "twisted personalities" and bite when approached. The innkeeper tells the three that those zombies mean no harm; it's just how they greet people.

Rui decides to approach the zombies, letting them bite him and him biting back. The zombies don't trust Rui, however; they fear he's just pretending to be their friend to get what he wants, since everyone else is scared of them. They know they won't ever fit in with the others. Rui realizes they're just like he was back then.

Rui Chapter 2: Rui explains how he had given up on ever trying to fit in, since he thought nothing would ever change. However after meeting Tsukasa, Emu, Nene, and the others, he realized just how much he truly wanted to perform with others. He's changed since then; he even fought for his selfish wish to stay together as a troupe. Miku tells him his dream isn't selfish at all. Rui decides to help the zombies get along with the others, since he knows they don't actually want to be alone like they say they do.

He gathers the zombies, as well as the rest of his troupe, and puts on a modified version of the Potato Ghost play from "It's On! Wonder Halloween!". The show helps the other plushies realize the zombies were just trying to be friends, and that there truly isn't anything to be scared of. Rui reflects on the power of shows and how they truly can connect others. With that, the zombies reveal that someone who knows about the Phoenix lives nearby.

Nene Chapter 1: A large river blocks the path between them and the one who knows about the Phoenix. Turtle plushies often ferry others to the other side, but they're all currently busy. They split up to go try and find an available one. Nene and Luka stumble upon a shy turtle who's dream is to ferry others, but after a storm flooded the area, it's now too scared to swim. Nene understands what it feels like to be terrified, but still unable to give up dreaming. Luka urges Nene to talk to the turtle.

Nene Chapter 2: Nene approaches the other turtle, and with reassurance from Luka, explains how she dreams of being a world-renowned actor, but after she'd forgotten her lines as a kid, became too scared to stand on stage again. She's still scared of a lot of things, especially the future, but she knows it's important to find the courage to move forward anyways. (It helps to have friends alongside you to give a push). The most important thing is the courage to take the first step.

Moved by Nene's words, the turtle successfully gets into the river. They then happily swim with Nene around the bay before taking the rest of Wonderlands x Showtime to the other side of the river. Nene reflects on how the future will be scary, but as long as she keeps moving forward with courage, she'll be alright.

Emu Chapter 1: The gang arrives at the house and greet the one who knows about Phoenix, a stuffed lion named Leon. Emu explains their situation, and Leon agrees to help! He's been researching the Phoenix, who's revealed to hail from Star Island, for a long time now. Leon's dream is to fly alongside the Phoenix one day, but he knows it's impossible. Everyone around him says so. That statement reminded Emu of the time she'd felt the same, when Shosuke told her her dream to save Phoenix Wonderland's image was impossible.

Emu Chapter 2: Emu reassures Leon that it's important to have dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. As long as you hold your dreams close, you'll find a way to make them reality! She knows what it's like to not be able to achieve your dreams, her friends gave her the courage to not give up and worked together to make them come true. It's all about working together!

Moved by Emu's words, Leon decides to ask the others to help him fly with the Phoenix. Len suggests that he tries asking to fly on the back of the Phoenix. The group all follows Leon to a place where the Phoenix is most likely to be. While leaving, Len comments on Emu's ability to make everyone smile, and how she'll be able to spread that all across the world now.

Tsukasa Chapter 1: While waiting for the Phoenix, Tsukasa realizes he and Leon have similar dreams of chasing the impossible. Suddenly, the Phoenix arrives, so Tsukasa yells for Phoenix to come down. Leon explains his dream to Phoenix, but Phoenix refuses. Tsukasa refuses to leave, however. Phoenix decides to comply, but only if they manage to catch Phoenix flying in the sky. Len suggests using a net, like the one they'd used to catch Lion Dance Robot. Rui decides to modify Robonene so that she can leap up great distances, almost as if she were flying. However, she's limited to three jumps, and she can't throw the net herself. Leon volunteers to throw the net, so Tsukasa decides to go with him.

Tsukasa Chapter 2: After a bit of practice, Leon and Tsukasa are ready to go. On their first attempt, the wind blows the net off course. On the second, Leon throws too early and the net misses. Leon apologizes and begins to doubt himself. Tsukasa knows what it's like to want something so desperately but not be close enough to grasp it, remembering back to his feelings over Rio. He knows dreams aren't things to be extinguished so easily. Take that pain, embrace it, and turn it into the fuel to chase them! No matter what happens, the others will be there for them.

Motivated once again, Nenerobo leaps with Leon and Tsukasa for the final attempt. They get close, but Phoenix dodges the net. With one last ditch effort, Tsukasa jumps out of Nenerobo's arms and just barelt touches Phoenix before falling back to the ground. Emu notices one of Phoenix's feathers stuck to his back. Phoenix flies down to great them. Though the others didn't manage to capture Phoenix, Phoenix is impressed by their tenacity. If they manage to one day catch Phoenix, Phoenix promises to let them fly on Phoenix's back. Before flying off, Phoenix returns the map as a reward for the touch. Both Tsukasa and Leon resolve to keep chasing their dreams.

Closing: The group inspects the map further, realizing some islands are marked with references to shows they'd done in the past, while others remain unmarked. KAITO guesses that the ship has gone on it's own journey towards Star Island, just like the others have been chasing stardom. Tsukasa realizes that his feelings have evolved to take the form of "Aim for stardom, and together with my friends, we will embark on our journey of growth to many places".

Emu decides to try sailing the ship to Star Island. Together with the help of the harbor's plushies, they push the ship out to the water. However, the currents keep pushing them back to the harbor. Though they can't go yet, Miku is certain they'll be able to make it someday. Tsukasa dubs the ship, "Pegasus Special Deluxe Wonder" as he asks the others to continue moving forward towards their dreams.

A plant bud blooms near the ship.

[Note: Since multiple translators worked on this event, there are variances in how the new characters are translated. Specifically, Phoenix is referred to with both he and she pronouns by other characters, and Leon is also called Rion. I avoided pronoun use for Phoenix and used the localized Leon since it looks closest to "lion". When this event runs on the EN server, I will update this with their official naming conventions.]

[astraeasatelier]

Chapter 6 - Fear

I don't want to do anything...

Location: Mizuki's Room

Mizuki: (...Oh, it's over.)

(...The ending wasn't all that interesting...)

(...I guess I'll find something else to watch now...)

... ...

(I don't want to do anything...)

(But... I don't have the courage to disappear...)

(Even then... I still don't want to live...)

(So here I sit...just watching anime...)

I shouldn't think about it too hard, whatever works--

ring, ring

Mizuki: (Who could be messaging me at this time...?)

...An?

... ...

(...I wonder if Ena messaged me again...)

(After everything, I logged out of Nightcord, so I wouldn't know...)

???: [...Mizuki.]

Mizuki: Meiko...?

Meiko: [I've finally gotten ahold of you.]

Mizuki: ...I thought you weren't going to meddle anymore?

Meiko: [... ...]

[You're really not going to come back to the Sekai?]

[Everyone's waiting to see you.]

Mizuki: ...I know that.

But, still... ...

... ...

I...can't bring myself to...

Meiko: [Mizuki...]

Location: The Empty Sekai

Kanade: ...So none of us could find her, huh?

Mafuyu: I went to all the places she might be, but no good... It's possible we went at a bad time or we missed her, though.

Luka: I wonder if she's even left her house at all?

Ena: That's...

Kanade: ...Still, all we can do is keep looking.

Right now, that's the only thing we can do.

Len: ... ...

Kaito: If only we could connect to her smartphone...

Ena: ... ...

...! Meiko...!

Rin: Where were you?

Meiko: I was visiting Mizuki.

Ena: Eh...?!

B-but... I thought her smartphone was completely black...

Meiko: I just happened to check on her when she had her smartphone open.

So I was able to talk to her a little.

Kanade: Is that so...?

Ena: Thank you, Meiko...!

So? Where is she?

Meiko: ...It seems like she's been shut up in her room this entire time.

At least, that seems to have been the case for the last few days.

Ena: So...I was right...

But... Then...what should we do...?

Mafuyu: ... ...

...I'm not sure if she'll go, but it looks like she has some remedial classes to attend.

Ena: Huh...?

Mafuyu: When I was looking for her, I ran into Aoyagi-kun. So I talked to him for a bit.

Since she's been absent for a while, he was saying that she'd need to take some classes to make up for the work she's missed.

Kanade: That reminds me... She mentioned before that she might not be able to advance to the next grade if she doesn't attend enough days.

Mafuyu: ...Since she's still checking her smartphone, at least Shiraishi-san can get in touch with her...

I'm getting the feeling that she doesn't want to worry everyone.

Ena: So...

If she doesn't want to cause everyone trouble, she'll attend her remedial lessons...? Is that what you think?

Mafuyu: Well, I'm not certain.

Ena: (It's true that Shiraishi-san is still talking to her, so it's not impossible, but...)

(...Right now Mizuki is...)

(No...if there's a chance, I have to take it...!)

Thanks, Mafuyu. I'll go talk to the teacher for the remedial classes.

And, Meiko?

Sorry, but can you keep an eye on Mizuki when you can?

Meiko: Of course.

Ena: Thank you.

Time: A few days later

Ena: Yeah, everything's fine on my end.

It looks like she isn't here yet... Well, it seems like she'll come in the afternoon, so she'll probably show up at the last minute...

Kanade's voice: [Got it, then I'll wait a bit closer to the school gate.]

Ena: I'm counting on you.

Sorry that you had to skip class for this, Mafuyu.

Mafuyu's voice: [It's fine. This is more important, anyway.]

Ena: ...I see. Thank you...

Alright, if anything happens, I'll call you.

(...Today is the day for make-up classes...)

(After looking for her in so many places, I couldn't find her at all.)

(But...I might see her today.)

(The teacher said that the classes would be after school, so if Mizuki is coming, she should show up soon...)

I want...to talk to her.

(Maybe I should go wait by the entrance instead of by the classroom...)

(I'm not sure what to do, but I don't want to go there and pass by her, so I guess I should just stay here...)

(I wonder if she'll show up...)

(But this is the only chance I have left. I have to put it all on this...)

(...I have to risk it...right...?)

(But is this really the right thing to do...?)

(To just stay like this...?)

ring, ring

Ena: ... ... ... ...Ah...?

[Sorry, you two, but I need a favor...!]

[quietwingsinthesky]

choosing to give lucy the headcanon of semi-fluency in french (<- language credit in college that she kept actively trying to keep useful) solely so that she can speak to ezio when he bleeds over through desmond. he is also only technically fluent, and his french is like six hundred years older than hers. something about the two of them being able to communicate but neither in their first language…