Sonatina of an Evening Prayer on the Stage of Friendship – English Translation
Summary: "Diamond in the rough. We invite you to our Closet of Glory".
Chloe is joining his dream contest, the "Closet of Glory". He asks Heathcliff to craft him a brooch...
—A prayer to the night. Hoping that the kind, gentle you won't get hurt.
Rain falls down like blessings upon your prayer.
Characters: Chloe, Heathcliff, Rutile, Faust
Index:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
i've decided to tl this event as a challenge to myself :) i'm ESL and N3 (or N2... waiting for JLPT results...) so pleaseee take these with a grain of salt. i've tried my best to make the tl not sound too awkward or too wordy ;;
Some random parts I found interesting from Morita Touya (Sasana)’s BokuPre stream!
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Translated non-verbatim, minor spoilers mentioned
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Comment: What were your first impressions of the Max Beat costumes?
M: My first impression of my costume was, “It’s off-the-shoulder? Then…will the silhouette of my posture correction belt show through the outfit? Will this be okay?” But after we got through the first show, my impression of it changed to, “it’s so light, thank god.” Because the power up form’s costume is a lot lighter and easier to move in than the base form.
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Comment: (Regarding pictures of the Max Beat costumes) Did you have time to take any pictures?
M: Not really, so I had to make the time. There’s a 15-minute break between acts 1 and 2, so I went up to the costuming staff and asked if I could wear the outfit to take some pictures then change back once I’m done. The blazer two-shot with Kouga as well, we didn’t have time to take pictures so I asked Raiga if we could change into the school uniforms during the 15-minute break and take pictures together on the roof.
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Comment: Sasana and Gaku don’t have a single two-shot together,,,
M: Really!? We’ve co-starred so often I lost track… We took pictures together for Mahosute but not Precure?
Comment: Even though there are so many Shino-Rustica pictures!
M: No, listen! It’s so hard to find time to take pictures with people for Precure! But with Mahosute we have plenty of time off-stage to take pictures.
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(About the adlib arm wrestling scene with Taiyou where he’ll say “the one who thinks they’re the most ___, come up here!” and the Cures who think this description applies to them will step forward)
Comment: Sasana who proudly stepped forward after hearing “the most handsome one here” was so cool!
M: That was so embarrassing! That was so so embarrassing but I thought Sasana would’ve definitely stepped up so I did it.
Comment: Did you guys plan them (the adlib) in advance?
M: No we didn’t!
Comment: Sasana also stepped up when (the prompt) was “the one who’s the best at dancing”
M: When I heard that I thought, if we’re talking about the cast then the best dancer amongst us is Ryo-kun. So I turned to Ryo-kun but then everyone turned to me instead and I went, “Oh right! In-universe it’s supposed to be me!” and so I stepped forward. It was so embarrassing.
My Bokupre3 goods arrived just as I was watching the livestream of the daisenshuuraku show, so!!!!! To commemorate the finale of the series and also the announcement of Dancing Star ⭐︎ Precure The Stage PARTY, I translated the cast interviews that were included in the pamphlet! (Main Cures only, I’ll translate the rest if I have time)
There are NO SPOILERS for the show included
If you are interested in purchasing/watching the livestream yourself, you can do so through NicoNico (VPN required)
There are two shows available for purchase (Dec 21st Matinee, panoramic camera view for 3000¥ / Dec 21st Soiree, switching camera view for 4000¥) and the archives will be up for another week, or two weeks if you purchase both shows as a pack. I promise you the show is so worth the price!!!!
proofread by @ginjithewanderer
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Tamura Shogo (Hoshikawa Gaku / Cure Top)
When do you feel the most “free”?
— When I’m on stage. I feel like when I'm on stage, there's nothing I have to fear. Everyone here, regardless of age, gender, or background, is ready to challenge themselves to anything in order to make the script interesting. Anything is possible. Imagining that is so fun, it really makes me free.
Any promises or memories you can never forget?
— The opening performance of the first stage. I will always remember the excitement I felt after we finished the first act, even though it’s been so long since then.
If you could say one thing to your character, what would it be?
— Thank you for everything. At first, I had my worries about how things would go, but I’m so glad I trusted this production and my character. Let’s place a crown on our glory together.
A message to the audience, please.
— This is the final chapter of BokuPre, and we were able to come this far because of the support we received from everyone. Thank you so much. And I can’t thank everyone on the staff team enough for their support. I will also fulfill my role this time; I will never back down. I want to create a good performance for the sake of the work itself, and for everyone who supports it. Thank you for everything. Please enjoy.
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Takizawa Ryo (Natsume Hayato / Cure Lock)
When do you feel the most “free”?
— When I’m immersed in something without having to worry about deadlines. Whenever I’m watching a movie or dancing, sometimes I’ll accidentally treat them as inputs for my next project. So, I like the moments I get to spend doing things I love without having to worry about anything.
Any promises or memories you can never forget?
— The time a friend from my school days told me “hurry up and become famous already!” is still lingering in my mind. I think those words might be the reason why I never want to give up no matter what hardships I face.
If you could say one thing to your character, what would it be?
— Thank you for entrusting me with this.
A message to the audience, please.
— Please support BokuPre until the very end. Along with my friends, I will run full speed ahead.
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Morita Touya (Tsukimiya Sasana / Cure Soul)
When do you feel the most “free”?
— I feel the most free when I’m riding around on my motorbike without any particular destination. Listening to my favorite songs while choosing which roads to take along the way really puts me at ease. Rather than being freed from something, enjoying the "here and now" is what freedom really means to me.
Any promises or memories you can never forget?
— It’s become sort of like a tradition to meet up with friends I’ve worked with in the past on a certain day every year. It’s nothing special, but when we meet up, our conversations flow so naturally about the old days and what we’re up to now. As an adult, I feel like times like these are so precious, and I end up looking forward to this meetup every year.
If you could say one thing to your character, what would it be?
— Thank you for always being with me. Sasana, you’re admired by everyone as the club leader, but deep inside you’ve been carrying so much loneliness and isolation. With all your strengths and weaknesses, no matter what, I’ll always be on your side, Sasana. Surely you’ll have to face more challenges and difficult decisions in the future too, but I’ll always respect, reassure, and cheer you on. No matter what path you choose, it’ll be okay. I hope you continue to make lots of wonderful memories with everyone in the dance club.
A message to the audience, please.
— Thank you so much for your continuous support of BokuPre. I consider the time I got to spend with my colleagues and Sasana to be my precious treasures. This time, too, I will stand on stage with these memories close to my heart. I believe this work is only complete when the stage and the audience become one. Please join us until the very end and have the best time!
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Terasaka Raiga (Tengen Kouga / Cure Kagura)
When do you feel the most “free”?
— Surprising moments when I end up thinking, “is this a thing?!” I was surprised by how many ways you can “put things into words” when you learn about a new concept or something that’s outside of your knowledge, whether it’s in the way you consume visual or stage works, or in your daily conversations. Of course, there are rules and preexisting ways to do this, but I really feel a sense of freedom in these moments, and I feel like my worldview has expanded. Learning isn’t just about studying, but also knowing; it’s never-ending.
Any promises or memories you can never forget?
— The day before I came to Tokyo, I had yakitori with my dad. I decided I’ll only have one drink because I needed to get up early the next morning; I only had one beer. My dad’s homemade yakitori was so delicious, and the way he poured his heart into it made me feel like I had to do my best out there, too. As I was overwhelmed with those feelings, he told me “you did decide you’re gonna do your best, after all.” It was like an unforgettable promise and it became a memory that keeps me going.
If you could say one thing to your character, what would it be?
— I’m so glad Tengen Kouga was the one who made Terasaka Raiga a Precure; thank you!!!!
A message to the audience, please.
— Thank you for coming to our performance! I’ve transformed into multiple other heroes before, but I feel like nothing captures the sparkle of youth and the changes you experience in life more than Precure does. BokuPre lets you experience both of those at the same time. To give everyone who came to our show, anyone who might be reading this, even the smallest glimmer of hope. To make the world even the slightest bit brighter after watching our show. For the cast, staff, and all of the fans who gave me my strength; I’ll deliver the most passionate performance I can, so I’ll be in your care! Lastly..... Let’s Dance, Hi!!!
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Kotsuji Iori (Kurose Maito / Cure Break)
When do you feel the most “free”?
— I feel free when I get to sleep a ton during my only break after a long work day.
Any promises/memories you can never forget?
— The reason why I got into the entertainment industry was because I wanted to give back to my family! I’ll never forget about those feelings. I feel like I haven’t repaid my family yet, so I’ll continue to do my best from now on, too!
If you could say one thing to your character, what would it be?
— I was asked whether I was a dog person or a cat person and I said dog, but Maito-kun likes cats, so I want to ask him, “Do you like dogs~?” ! I feel like we’d be able to see a new side of Maito-kun!
A message to the audience, please.
— BokuPre has finally reached its climax. We were able to come this far because of your support! Until the very very end, I’ll enjoy the world of Precure, as a Precure and as Maito-kun! I’m looking forward to seeing you at the theater!
Do the Dancing ⭐︎ Star Precure English Translation
Not sure if anyone has translated this yet but in honor of Dancing Star Precure 3, I translated the stage’s main theme, “Do the Dancing ⭐︎ Star Precure”!
As far as I’m aware the official lyrics for this song have not been released publicly yet, so I mostly went by ear. Please let me know if there are any mistakes !
proofread by @ginjithewanderer
listen to the full song here !
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Let’s fill this passionate world with our sparkling beats,
Do the Dancing⭐︎Star!! Do! Do! PRECURE!!
(Lets Dance! Hi!)
Sympathy for a vivid dream,
An exciting rhythm,
And this throbbing heartbeat,
Are what they call a perfect destiny
Every time Every step, we’ll polish them together
(We go!!)
The steps we take in chasing youth and growth is what connects us
This sparkling beat is unstoppable
In this passionate world
These moves of bravery are raising our spirits
With hope in our hearts always,
Do the Dancing⭐︎Star!! Do! Do! PRECURE!!
Every one of us possesses our own individual score,
And they come together to form a harmony, as we convey them sincerely
We found our lifelong passion
(We go!)
The absolute effort we put in today
Will never betray us in the future
Let the Rhythm of Light flow within our entire beings
(Fuu!)
The volume keeps rising, drawing us in even further
With the sweat and tears you shed,
Feel the voice coming from within you
The Rhythm of Light is overflowing, burning throughout my whole body
Every emotion within me will become my strength
This sparkling beat is unstoppable
In this passionate world
These moves of bravery are raising our spirits
With hope in our hearts always,
Do the Dancing⭐︎Star!! Do! Do! PRECURE!!
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I disappear from translating for years and come back with Bokupre plaguing my brain. I’ll probably translate the other songs too as I wait for the livestream on Sunday so..yay!!!
Chapter 18 - Nova's Testing Ground (full)
Chapter 19 - External Influences (full)
Chapter 20 - The Willingness to Lead (first half) (second half)
Chapter 21 - Dyed by the World (first half) (second half)
Chapter 22 - The Days I've Spent Alongside Wizards (first half) (second half)
Final Chapter
i wanted all five chapters that healingbonds hasn't translated yet in one place for people before the anniversary hits, so i translated all of them! that's all i've got to say about this project!
thank you to my qcer for for accompanying me on this project that lasted an entire month and a half, and to sheeprave and astrogeny, who assisted with the translation in parts of chapter 18 and chapter 19 respectively!
Full version finally translated! The first part is basically the same as the short version I already posted, so I’ll mark the start of the newly translated parts with “—🃏—” so it’s easier to find
short version translation here
full song here
proofread by @ginjithewanderer
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There’s a fine line between love and hate
Let me say “I love you” forever, okay?
Ambiguity is unforgivable
Shouldn’t one oshi be enough for you?
If you keep favoring someone else like that,
I’ll cut you off immediately
I’m getting completely pissed off again today
Love? Friendship?
I’m a storm of envy, jealousy and grudges
Let me prepare to get flamed as I say this:
I’ll beat you to a pulp if you look away!
But really, you’ve always given me energy
No matter when or where,
I know it all!
I caught you
Hey, where are you going?
I refuse to let you change your oshi!
Even if you use an alt account or subtweet me, I’m always watching
When I act mean, it’s because I’m trying to hide my embarrassment
So please forgive me?
There’s a fine line between love and hate
Let me say “I love you” forever, okay?
—🃏—
When I read your “I wanna meet you” replies, I can’t help but smile a little
I won’t say “thank you” directly,
but look forward to the next time we meet!
Being late is a big no-no
so be sure to be right by my side to watch me, okay?
If you don’t come, I’ll begrudge you forever
Look at your phone and don’t miss any notifications!
You thought I wouldn’t find out, didn’t you?
Prepare yourself for the next time we meet, alright?
Because love and hate are only a thin line apart
I’ll chase after you to the end of SNS
Promise me! Cheating is a huge no!
I won’t let you escape ever again
But if you let me be your number one oshi forever,
I will never ever let you down
Actually, I’ve always known that you were watching over me
Even if you try escaping egosa, I see it all!
I caught you
Hey, where are you going?
I refuse to let you change your oshi!
Even if you use an alt account or subtweet me, I’m always watching
Betrayal is unforgivable! But I’ll always accept your love!
There’s a fine line between love and hate
Let me say “I love you” forever, okay?
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(Please check T/Ns on the short version’s post for some more added informations!)
T/N: “egosa” means searching for your name on social media to see what people are saying about you
I started translating this right after the premiere ended, hopefully it turned out okay!
listen to the song here
proofreader: @ginjithewanderer
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There’s a fine line between love and hate
Let me say “I love you” forever, okay?
Ambiguity is unforgivable
Shouldn’t one oshi be enough for you?
If you keep favoring someone else like that,
I’ll cut you off immediately
I’m getting completely pissed off again today
Love? Friendship?
I’m a storm of envy, jealousy and grudges*
Let me prepare to get flamed** as I say this:
I’ll beat you to a pulp if you look away!
But really, you’ve always given me energy
No matter when or where,
I know it all!
I caught you
Hey, where are you going?
I refuse to let you change your oshi!
Even if you use an alt account or subtweet me, I’m always watching
When I act mean, it’s because I’m trying to hide my embarrassment
So please forgive me?
There’s a fine line between love and hate
Let me say “I love you” forever, okay?
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*Here, the three words used are 妬み 嫉み and 怨み which all means envy/resentment but in different contexts
妬み = being envious/jealous, with the feelings leaning towards anger
嫉み = being envious, leaning towards hatred and also frustration. 嫉み isn’t normally used alone but as a set 妬み嫉み instead (according to my JPN teacher!)
怨み = feeling resentment for how others treated you
**炎上 means getting heavily criticized or stormed by internet mobs, so I translated it as getting “flamed” to keep it concise
***Kept “oshi” as it is since a lot of people use the romanized version of this word anyways but for those who don’t know, 推し/oshi means your favorite character/member of a group/etc.
Tetora helps Hinata take care of the fields at school. As thanks, Hinata invites him to go to a summer festival together, and along the way, they meet lots of people…
Proofread by @mankaissengen
Chapters: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8
"This is the sign that I've grown enough to make my own summer festival memories...♪"
Translation under the cut
[A while later. At the original summer festival venue]
Tetora, Hinata: —And, goal!
Hinata: Huff...I was a little faster, wasn't I?
Tetora: The tips of both of our shoes got through the torii gate at the same time, I saw it happen. Phew...
Tetora: ...That said. I meant to get back sooner, but it's gotten pretty late, huh.
Tetora: Even after guiding that old lady, we ended up helping that lost child and finding and returning people's lost items to them. I feel like...today really was a day full of helping others.
Hinata: It was. You really helped me out, too.
Hinata: ...I wonder if everyone went home after all. I did send them messages every now and then, but I couldn't really give them the details of the situation, could I?
Tetora: So you said things like "You guys can look around without us" and "It looks like we're gonna be late, so it's okay if you go home."
Tetora: You were the only one sending any messages, so the others must have been worried. They couldn't even get any replies in.
Hinata: I hope Yuuta-kun isn't mad at me~. Your big brother was helping people out; it's true, y'know~?
Tetora: I'll explain everything with you, so don't worry. Besides, everyone is kind, so I don't think they'll be angry?
Tetora: ...Mm~♪ That said, something smells great! I've been moving around so much, I'm starving!
Tetora: I could've accepted the kind offer from the old lady and her family and had something to eat at the other shrine, but...
Tetora: In the end, I wanted to enjoy the summer festival I had originally decided to come to~. Hinata-kun, what do you wanna eat first?
Hinata: ...Heeey. Tetsu-kun, it's like you're not even bothered that you got here late, too.
Hinata: If anything, you kinda look refreshed.
Tetora: Hmm~? If I look refreshed, it's because I'm feeling a sense of accomplishment, I guess?
Tetora: If we hadn't decided to come to this summer festival, I wouldn't have been able to help the people who needed it or make those people smile.
Tetora: I want this summer festival to be nothing but fun memories. I was just thinking about how until we finally got here, I fulfilled all my duties ♪
Tetora: ...But, I gotta admit...
Hinata: ?
Tetora: I really can't help but feel bad that you ended up being so late because of me...
Hinata: HUH~? You're still on that?
Tetora: You wanted to enjoy the summer festival with Yuuta-kun, didn't you? But in the end, you couldn't spend a single second together, right?
Hinata: It was my own decision to join you, and I told you I couldn't have fun unless you were with me, right?
Hinata: It's not your fault we got back late, either. If anything, don't you think it's because we were together that we were able to get back here now?
Tetora: Even if you say that, I can't just shake the feeling~...At least let me do something for you.
Hinata: You're a stubborn one, huh. Well, you're the guy who wouldn't even let me treat him to shaved ice...
Tetora: Ugh. Hinata-kun, you're not holding a grudge against me for that, are you?
Hinata: I'm used to doing things "for" people~. But with you, you're usually the one doing things "for me".
Hinata: Hmm~, what's something I want you to do for me...
Hinata: I know. I had trouble thinking of something, but how about "that"?
Tetora: By "that," do you mean the yo-yo fishing stall? Do you want a water balloon?
Hinata: Yup. Catching yo-yo balloons with a "koyori" string made of twisted paper is surprisingly hard. Do your best until you catch one, and show me how cool you are ♪
Tetora: Ossu, that's no problem!
Tetora: ...Speaking of which, yo-yo fishing is so nostalgic~. The multicolored water balloons floating in the pool look just as pretty now as they did back then.
Hinata: Back then?
Tetora: Back when I was a kid. My parents both work, so back in those days, they were always super busy, but...
Tetora: They took me to a summer festival once.
Tetora: We walked through the crowd, holding hands...They got me yakisoba from a stall, and bought me a mask, too.
Tetora: As we walked through the light from the other stalls, I saw a yo-yo fishing pool. I begged my parents for one of those balloons.
Tetora: ...But back then, I couldn't catch one for myself. I kept recklessly plunging the koyori into the pool, and it ripped pretty fast.
Tetora: I don't remember clearly whether the man running the stall gave me one for free or my parents caught it for me, but...
Tetora: The only thing that's still clear in my heart is the memory of walking home bouncing that water balloon. I just remembered how much fun it was to spend the summer festival with my family.
Hinata: I see. So that's why you—
Tetora: Ahaha. I don't know if that's why or not myself, either.
Tetora: I just want everyone to have fun and smile, too...
Tetora: I wonder if that feeling was born from my childhood self, with more happy memories of that summer festival than he could carry.
Hinata: ...
Tetora: Okay, what color should I aim for~? Red, blue, green, yellow...The black ones look elegant and cool, too!
Tetora: (...I'm clumsy, so unlike someone who's more skilled at things, it's hard for me to get everything I want.)
Tetora: (But still. I'm not the kid who charged into things with brute force alone and failed anymore.)
Tetora: —I can think hard about things one at a time.
Tetora: This way, I can start to take hold of things!
Tetora: Look, Hinata-kun. It's the prettiest water balloon of them all.
Tetora: This is the sign that I've grown enough to make my own summer festival memories...♪
Tetora: Just listening to the splish-splash of the water makes me feel refreshed~. Nom, nom.
Hinata: The man running the stall was so kind, too~. He said you looked so cool fishing out the water balloon, he decided to give me one for free. Nom, nom.
Tetora: We've had cotton candy, crepes, and candy apples. Hinata-kun, how's the choco-banana?
Hinata: It's super delicious. Bananas and chocolate go together extremely well...♪
Hinata: I should've bought a strawberry one, too. Maybe I'll get another one later...
Tetora: That'd be fine, wouldn't it? You should enjoy the food from the stalls as much as your pocket money will allow you to today ☆
Hokuto: —You two, you came?
Hinata: Hidaka-senpai? Good work todaaay ♪
Tetora: We just met earlier, but hey again. I took that old lady safely to where she needed to go with Hinata-kun ♪
Hokuto: With Hinata-kun...I see, so you really did meet up outside the shrine.
Hokuto: By the way, did you meet up with Yuuta-kun and the others?
Tetora: Yuuta-kun and the others? You mean Midori-kun and Shinobu-kun are still at the shrine, too?
Hokuto: Yeah. All three of them are in the grounds. You were originally going to meet up with them, weren't you?
Hinata: Dammit! Then we gotta go right away!
Tetora: Yeah! Hidaka-senpai, thank you for telling us!
Hokuto: You too, Nagumo-kun and Hinata-kun. I see you're safely enjoying the summer festival.
Hinata: Hehe, the fun has just begun, though!
Tetora: We plan to enjoy this as much as we can until the last second! From now on, we're gonna make more of the best memories with everyone...♪
[END]
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Finally finished! Thank you so much for being with me as I've translated this (my first full gacha story!) and I hope you've enjoyed reading it as much as I have. See you next time!
GOU ON STAGE: SHINPEN SATOMI HAKKENDEN ENGLISH SUBTITLES
oh man. hi everyone, here’s a sub i did for the newest installment of the touken ranbu musical, gou on stage: shinpen satomi hakkenden! these subs are timed for the vod from 12/11, but may have a slight delay at some parts because of a few milliseconds of buffering. note that this is only the subtitle file, not the full video file
download here! thanks for supporting cute gouchans and happy gouchan new year!!!!!!
Like the image says, I lost my job and money is tight (plus someone just refused to give me some money they owed me), so I'd really appreciate if you'd consider supporting me if you can.
Commission info (pricing etc) is on my carrd and you can find my buymeacoffee here
[Holostars] UPROAR!!’s behind-the-scenes (courtesy of Shinove-san!)
To commemorate UPROAR!!’s 3D announcement, the official Holostars account posted member introductions plus comments from Shinove-san for all four of them!
Proofreader: @ginjithewanderer
Note: I only translated the comments since the member intros are the same as the ones on the official site (English version here!)
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Yatogami Fuma
Manager’s behind-the-scenes:
He was so happy about his debut that he was crying the entire time
A passionate crybaby
Utsugi Uyu
Manager’s behind-the-scenes:
Was the one who talked the most before debut
Knows lots of trivia, lacks common sense
Hizaki Gamma
Manager’s behind-the-scenes:
Prepared and printed out a 40-page PowerPoint slide for his audition
His specialty is saying “I’ll do it” while making a face that clearly says “I don’t wanna”
Minase Rio
Manager’s behind-the-scenes:
A super compassionate and empathetic ghost
A video of him crying his eyes out while gaming was so impressive that he passed the selection
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congratulations UPROAR!! again on their 3Ds (and congrats tsukibitos, my fellow fantoms, assistants, and riofams we are being fed so well) and most importantly thank you shinove-san for always supporting holostars!
Utsugi Uyu (Holostars UPROAR!!) interview with Dengeki Online
proofread by @ginjithewanderer
all videos/streams referenced in the interview are linked!
full article here
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Q. Since there might be people reading this who've never heard of UPROAR!! before, please introduce yourself.
— I’m Utsugi Uyu, a Phantom Thief and cafe manager!
My activities mostly involve streaming games, especially horror games. I don’t get scared easily, so anyone who wants to enjoy watching horror games, please drop by!
Q. To you, what kind of unit is UPROAR!!?
— We’re a group of friends who can be ourselves with each other and engage in friendly competition.
I think it’s normal to only show our good sides to people, but it’s okay to show our not-so-good sides as well.
I believe a place like this is irreplaceable.
Q. As a Phantom Thief, what’s something you always keep in mind? Please tell us about your arts.
— I don’t steal because I want the thing, I steal because I think I deserve it.
I wouldn’t call it an “art,” but it’s something I always keep in mind.
Q. What do you think is your number one charm point?
— My face, probably! (lol)
Q. If you were to compare yourself to an animal, what would you be?
— I always get assigned dogs on personality tests, so probably a dog?
Q. What’s your favorite food?
— Chocolate!
Q. Is there anything you absolutely can’t deal with?
— Those black, rustling thingies…probably…
(T/N: he means roaches, probably.)
Q. Who do you respect?
— All of my senpais affiliated with Hololive Production.
Q. Do you have a special ability you’d like to share?
— Changing my voice with a voice changer.
Q. A song you regularly sing at karaoke?
— “Butter-Fly” by Wada Koji.
Q. You released your first song cover in June, but do you have plans to release another cover after this?
— Yes!
Actually, I plan on releasing single chorus mixes of some songs I did for practice as well as covers I didn’t originally plan on publicizing through memberships and such.
[Uyu’s cover of Fragile here]
Q. Any games you’ve been interested in recently?
— “Splatoon 3” that’s releasing this September! I really love this game even though I’m not that good at it, and I’m looking forward to seeing the changes and new weapons they’ve added since Splatoon 2!
Q. Any media you’ve been interested in recently?
— Mushoku Tensei that’s getting a second season next year.
I already love the original work, but this series is so powerful that a new production studio was established during the production of the first anime season.
This work has an amazing plot, artwork, music, and everything else, and I’m very interested to see the second season of it.
Q. What’s your current obsession?
— Sauna!
Q. What’s something that made you laugh the most recently?
— The four of us UPROAR!! played a horror game together, and everyone was screaming so genuinely that I laughed a lot (lol)
[UPROAR!! Devour collab here]
Q. What’s something that made you cry the most recently?
— I cried a lot after finishing “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
Everyone, please watch Marvel films!
Q. What’s something that made you embarrassed recently?
— Talking to a dog in front of a convenience store and being watched by the owner who had returned without me noticing…
Q. Please tell us about a recent “god-sent” moment on stream that you want everyone to see.
— My scream during UPROAR!!’s Devour collab.
Up until now I don’t really scream during horror games, but this time I seriously screamed, so I think seeing a usually quiet person genuinely scream can definitely be considered a “god-sent” moment.
Q. Please tell us your feelings when your first show “Jump UPROAR!!” was confirmed.
— I was so moved that I was speechless.
I almost cried a little when I felt the combination of happiness of getting our own show and excitement for what’s to come, but that’s a secret (lol)
Q. What are some highlights from the show?
— Us being like lively school boys.
The four of us who are like school boys are growing as idols through the show…I think that’s the highlight.
Q. What did you feel at that moment when you were suddenly taken to bungee jumping?
— I internally yelled “this is the stuff I see on variety TV shows!”
I already love heights and thrill seeking and I watched a lot of TV, especially variety shows when I was a kid so I was psyched!
Q. Utsugi-san had so much fun bungee jumping even though it came out of nowhere. Did your feelings towards it change before and after jumping?
— I had fun all throughout.
I thought I’d jump more than once, but then my feelings changed when I was being pulled up and the equipment unexpectedly hurt my crotch, so I gave up on jumping again!
(T/N: UYUPI?!:?:!:??:????)
Q. What did you feel when you came on top during the game of chivalrous rock-paper-scissors?
— Honestly, I thought I was pretty lucky!
Even though it’s not exactly bungee, I’ve always liked jumping down from high places, so I thought I’d put pressure on the others by jumping without any hesitation!
I’d be really happy if you could check out the bungee jumping video to find out how the other members reacted after I jumped!
[UPROAR!! bungee jumping shenanigans here]
Q. Your bungee oath was “the four of us will reach the top!” But what kind of challenges would you like to take on together with the four of you?
— This also includes bungee jumping, but I want to try more things that Vtubers usually can’t do, like outdoor shoots just like “Jump UPROAR!!”
And in the process, I want to entertain the people watching us and show them our growth as idols!