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Not Even A Storm Can Wash The Tide Away - Chuoku drama track #1 translation

Otome: Is that so. So Nemu-san… Ichijiku: Yes. Otome: If the effect of hypnosis mic has weakened, we can use the true hypnosis mic to once again- Ichijiku: No, I do not think it’d be necessary for that. Otome: Why? Ichijiku: She sympathizes with our ideology. I believe that she will still be of assistance in the future. Otome: I’m leaving her in your hands then, Ichijiku-san. Do as you wish. Ichijiku: Thank you. *knocks on the door* Staff: Excuse me, Otome: What’s the matter? Staff: I have a message for Ichijiku-sama. Ichijiku: What is it? Staff: The commanding officer of ‘Cleanspeak (Kotosarai)’―Central Crime Department’s Special Forces Unit Keitouin Honobono, has gone to Nemu-san’s room. Ichijiku: Ugh, got it, I’m going now.

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”Unwavering Heart Cannot Be Shattered" 「不退転の心は撃ち砕けない」- Bad Ass Temple Drama Track

Colleague: Amaguni-san, will the said case have to wait until the trial? Hitoya: Trial? There won’t be one. Before the case is implicated in a trial, I settled it outside of court. *lights cigarette and smokes* Say, do you know the definite way of not losing? C: Definite way of not losing? …Is there such a thing? Hitoya: That is, to not carry out the trial. If it’s not taken to a trial, there’s no way we’ll be losing. C: I-I see. Hitoya: There’s two things I can’t tolerate with. One, bad coffee, and two, losing. Therefore, I always have top-grade coffee machine and beans in my office. Because of that, I have the title of ‘undefeatable lawyer’ to my name. C: …By the way, how do you deal with cases with slight chance of winning? Hitoya: If there’s no chance at all, then I’ll just have to make one out. C: What if you can’t even make one? Hitoya: That is simple. As long as I don’t accept the request, then I won’t lose. C: … Hitoya: Grossed out? C: No… Hitoya: There’s two things I like. One, Islay whisky. Two, money. Listen here, money is way more reliable than god. That is unmistakeable. If something turns out to be inevitable, without the money, we pray to god. However, in the presence of money before prayer, we can change the situation by squandering the money. C: … Hitoya: In order to accumulate those precious godly money, there’s no way I’ll be defeated. C: I-I see.

Jyushi: I am Aimono Jyushi. As his sworn ally, as well as his friend, I demand you to summon Amaguni Hitoya! Receptionist: Mister! Can you please keep your voice down, you’re troubling the other customers! Jyushi: Haha, I see. To think that a retainer from the Central has managed to sneak in here. Receptionist: C-central? Jyushi: That is fine. Act all you want but it won’t work on me. You must be an agent from the Central, hindering the rendezvous of Hitoya and I! I shall not be daunted by such scheme. Now, hasten and bring forward Hitoya! Colleague: S-someone seems to be asking for you, Amaguni-san… Hitoya: …Tch. That idiotic kid. I told him not to come here anymore, too.

Jyushi: So you’ll go to that extend to hinder me. Hmph. This must likely be your raison d'être (purpose of existence). Receptionist: A-ah, I’ll have to ask you to leave… Hitoya: *stomps, smacks* Jyushi: Ouch!! Hitoya: Jyushi. How many times do I have to repeat to not come here anymore? Jyushi: Ah! Hitoya-san, please listeeen… Receptionist: Um… Hitoya: This idiot, he’s just speaking weirdly in front of those he just met so don’t mind him. He seems to think that it’s cool. Well, I’ve no idea if that way of speech is even cool though. Receptionist: S-sure. Hitoya: Jyushi, listen here. There’s two things that I can’t bear to stand. One, fruits in salad. Two, those who don’t listen. Jyushi: Actually, today, you see— Hitoya: Tch… We’ll bother the others here, so come inside my office. Jyushi: Got it! Receptionist: *sighs* Ramuda: Oneesan, what a commotion right? Receptionist: I’m sorry, mister! We’ve made you wait! How may I help you today? Ramuda: Hmm. Everything goes as planned so it’s okay I guess! Receptionist: Ah? Ramuda: Well then, oneesan. Let’s have a date if we meet somewhere else! // To think that there’s such a pesky person like that. Anyhow, it’s going well. //

Kuko: Ah, so weary… *chews gum* It’s so outmoded, cleaning the place up with a rag in this day and age. Cleaning would be so much easier if done with modern tools. *slaps* Kuko: !! That HURTS! THE HELL YOU’RE DOING!? Priest: That’s my line, you lazy son! The moment I took my eyes off you and you slack off right away! Kuko: *chews* Priest: *hits* Kuko: Ow! Priest: How many times have I told you, no chewing gums in the temple! Kuko: You can just say so! How many times are you gonna hit me?? Priest: Punishment is necessary to fools who do not comprehend even after something is said. Kuko: Puuuunishment my ass. What are you gonna do if I get even stupid more than now?? Priest: You don’t have to worry~ You’re already in the zone of stupidity, so there’s no way you’ll get even stupider. Kuko: …Damn you, old man! Someday I’m gonna talk you down..! Priest: Now, get back to your cleaning duty! Kuko: Regarding this labor cleaning, can’t you consider to have the cleaning done more efficiently? There’s even home appliances that can clean automatically nowadays too. Priest: Labor cleaning is also part of the ascetic practices. Now quit stalling and get back to work. Kuko: I~ got~ it! *throws rag* Priest: !! What on earth are you thinking, throwing a rag at your father?? Kuko: “It’s suffering being together with someone you despise, but with blood relation however, destroy it!”, that is!! Priest: You foolish son! Hold it right there! Kuko: Like I’m a weak ass to stop when being told to stop running!

Kuko: *chews gum* Geez. There’s no way I can stand getting nagged like this every single day. Courier: Excuse me! Kuko: Ah? Courier: It’s the delivery service, is Harai Kuko here? Kuko: It’s me. Courier: Ah. Then please sign over here~ Kuko: Done. Courier: Thanks. This is your parcel. Well then, please excuse me~ Kuko: Where the heck is this from? I wasn’t informed of any incoming parcels too. ?! From Chuuoku? 「Due to our impartial judgement, we will be allowing Harai Kuko-sama to participate in the next division rap battle. In line with this, we have sent you hypnosis microphone. Please decide your team members by the appointed date, and contact Chuoku’s Administrative Inspection Bureau’s division battle management. Best regards.」 Best regard, my ass. Clearly they won’t even accept refusal on this matter. Well, I’ll be happy to since there’s someone I want to beat up. Alas, I don’t have anyone to team up with. Priest: KUKOOOOO!!! THE HELL DID YOU GO TO?? Kuko: Oops. Gotta make a run for it.

Hitoya: Geez, when I’m busy too. Jyushi: ……Hitoya-saaaaaan! Hitoya: Quiet. Don’t cry every single time! Jyushi: Hitoya: So? For what lame story that you’re here causing trouble at my office? Jyushi: It’s not something lame. Please hear me out! This tale that will move anyone to tears! Hitoya: Stop the pompous talk and spill it already. Jyushi: Y-yesterday, I had a live show. Hitoya: The one with eccentric getup and makeup? Jyushi: It’s not eccentric! It’s visual-kei. Hitoya: And then? What’s with the live show? Jyushi: Before the performance started, my precious, precious friend Amanda got stolen! Without her, I wasn’t able to sing…! Hitoya: By Amanda, you mean the ugly pig plushie you always carry around in your bag? Jyushi: She’s not ugly! She’s my best friend that always stays by my side in times of hardships! Hitoya: And then? Jyushi: That’s the end… Hitoya: *heavy sigh* Jyushi: What’s the matter? That’s quite the deep sigh. Hitoya: Of course I’d sigh heavily. Not that I don’t understand your feeling, but it’s a weak reason for me to be defected from my work. Jyushi: Ehhh? Hitoya: I can sue you under Part 2, Chapter 35, Crimes against Credit and Business for that too. Jyushi: Hahaha! Hitoya-san, your law jokes is always fun to listen to! Hitoya: It’s not a joke, I tell you. Anyway, don’t go crying just because your plushie got stolen. And even if you tell me that, there won’t be any solution to it. Jyushi: Eh? Can’t we find the one who took it with law’s authority? Hitoya: First, you should go file a theft report to the police, then come to my place after the capture of the culprit. My retainer fee is high. Jyushi: How coome… Hitoya: Say, how old are you? Jyushi: 18. Hitoya: If you don’t quickly fix that crying habit of yours, you’ll have a hard time as you grow older. Jyushi: That’s… true but, when I think “don’t cry, don’t cry” to myself, the more I think, tears came out… Hitoya: *smokes* In regards to that, it’s because you’re profoundly emotional. Mind training will be necessary as a proper cure to fix it. Jyushi: Ah, that’s exaggerating… Hitoya: The moment you say that, it means you’re not willing to change. In any case, if you don’t acknowledge your current state, you won’t be moving forward. Jyushi: *sobs* Hitoya: It won’t be easy, but I know the people from both sides. So your pick, therapy, or training? Jyushi: …W-what kind of people are they? Hitoya: The doctor is an old friend, and the priest is someone I know from a work of mine. Jyushi: I-I see. Which one do you think is better? Hitoya: I say, this is important to you, decide it for yourself! It’s pointless if you don’t make a path for yourself with your own hands. The most I can do to help is just showing the way for you. Jyushi: I-it’s because it’s important that I want Hitoya-san to decide for me… Hitoya: It’s your life. Don’t entrust it to someone else besides yourself. Doing that is just escaping. When things don’t go your way, you just want the excuse that it can’t be helped because you’re not the one who decided it. Jyushi: *cries* Hitoya: *sighs* Nothing would be solved even if you cry, and I don’t have anything else to say. Beats me if you’re still going to weep anyway. Get out of here already. Jyushi: I-I’m not going home. I-I want to change… And l-like Hitoya-san said just now, with my own hands… Hitoya: Ha. Then, what will you do? Jyushi: I’ll train. I wanna overcome my weakness with my own mind. Hitoya-san, please refer me to the said person! Hitoya: Then, let’s get going. Jyushi: Eh? Hitoya: To the temple you’ll be training at. Jyushi: R-right now? Hitoya: There’s two things I can’t bear to stand. One, pineapple in sweet-and-sour pork. Two, delaying the matter that we can settle right at this time. Get going if you got that. Jyushi: O-okay!

Jyushi: Ah… W-what a tremendously remarkable temple… Hitoya: Well, I heard it’s the only and proper temple that runs for over 500 years. Jyushi: By the way, what kind of a person’s going to train me? Hitoya: The chief priest of this place. He’s strict, but you’ll be sure to develop. Jyushi: Ah… I hope he won’t be too hard on me. Hitoya: We’re here. *knocks door* Jyushi: Ah. *gulps* Priest: AH, you wait! Kuko: Let me go! Priest: Stop hitting! Kuko: Dammit! Let go off me, shitty priest! Priest: You’re the shitty monk! Kuko: Stop binding me! Priest: And you! Stop struggling! Kuko: Spit, spit, spit! Priest: Of all things! Don’t spit in the main temple!! I’ll have that cursed mouth of yours sealed shut! Kuko: Stay away, stay away!! <tying up and struggling continues> Kuko: Let go!! Jyushi: ………U-Um… Hitoya: That idiot must have done something again. *knocks again* Priest: Yes, who is it? Hitoya: Greetings. Priest: Ohh, my my. Amaguni-kun! Hitoya: It has been a while. Priest: Oh, and he is? Hitoya: This one's― Jyushi: I’m the resplendent and chaotic vocalist. That mana of yours― Ouch! Hitoya: He’s Aimono Jyushi. And well, an old acquaintance of mine. Priest: Quite a unique acquaintance you have there. Anyway, why not come inside and talk leisurely? Hitoya: Please excuse me, then. Hey, you’re coming too. Jyushi: Ah! P-please excuse me.

Kuko: *inaudible* Priest: Oh right, there’s a noisy one here. Please pay him no mind. Hitoya: Understood. Jyushi: Eh? You got that?? Hitoya: It’s a routine of this temple. Jyushi: What sort of a routine…? Priest: Please have some tea. Hitoya: Thank you. Jyushi: Thanks. Priest: So, how may I help you? Hitoya: Actually, I have a favor to ask of you. Priest: Oh, a favor? Hitoya: Yes. This guy wishes to improve himself here. *pats* Come on, you should say it too. Jyushi: Um, p-please take care of me. Priest: Hm. It is fine to take him in informally but… I have a favor from my side, too. Hitoya: What is it? Priest: Jyushi-kun, was it? I would like for his training to be entrusted to my unworthy son. Hitoya: That idio- …pardon me, I mean son. Priest: *laughs* No need to be heedful. Just as what you’re about to say, he’s an unruly fool dancing in the zone of stupidity. Kuko: *inaudible* Priest: To be honest, I’m having troubles with him. Though I suppose Amaguni-kun knows that. Hitoya: Well, he did cause that much trouble back then, as ever. Priest: When he was 14, he accomplished the ascetic practice that even I couldn’t complete. I have nothing to complain about his worth as a priest. However it’s also undeniable that there’s still some drawbacks to him. Therefore I’m thinking that it may be possible that he’ll mature too by having him develop someone else. Hitoya: I see. That’s why you want him to look after this guy. Priest: Mm. How is it? Hitoya: It’s not up to me to decide, at all. Jyushi, it’s about you. You decide. Jyushi: I-I… Kuko: *inaudible* ~~~I’ll kill you! *muffled* Jyushi: Hieeeeee– Priest: *hits* Kuko: *inaudible* Priest: You oaf! What are you intimidating people for?? Hitoya: Calm down. Nothing will be solved by crying. Jyushi: O-okay. Hitoya: The guy that got rolled up over there, despite looking like that, he’s competent. It won’t turn out badly if you try giving him a shot, so I think. Jyushi: You think?? Hitoya: Like I said earlier, you’re the one who decides. It’s up to you whether you wanna step forward or not. Jyushi: …I… want to advance forward! Please look after me! *bows* Priest: Alright, understood. That’s what happened, so you’re training him now. Kuko: The hell are you guys doing, deciding without my consent! I’ve never said a word that I’ll do it! Priest: You don’t have a right to refuse. If you say you don’t want to, then I cannot allow you to enter the priesthood. Kuko: T-that’s underhanded, damn old man! Priest: It isn’t one bit. Even if you become a priest, before long it’ll be obvious to the others that you’re just a dysfunctional influence within the temple. I can’t have someone like that become a priest. Besides, there’s a lot you owe to Amaguni-kun that you can’t possibly repay. Kuko: Tsk. I know already… I’ll do it, I’ll just have to do it, right? Priest: Good. With this, the training will be taken by Kuko, I thank you in advance. Hitoya: Not at all. Thank you for accepting our sudden request. Jyushi: Thanks…! Priest: Well then, I’ll leave the rest to Kuko. I’m taking my leave. Hitoya: Well, it’s been a while, Kuko. Good to see that you’re as derisive as ever. Kuko: Hah! Aren’t you still acting like a yakuza sheltering behind the laws? Hitoya: Don’t say something discreditable. I’m doing what I can within the law developed by the country. Kuko: You said it well for someone who’s just barely getting by with that act of yours. Hitoya: Even if barely, it isn’t unlawful, so it shouldn’t be a problem. Kuko: Someone like you will eventually receive Buddha’s punishment. I’m looking forward to it. Hitoya: Look at what the one in wrap is saying. Kuko: Shut up. Who’s that flashy guy, by the way? Jyushi: *laughs* I’m the vocalist of romance and twilight, Aimono Jyushi. I shall allow your designation of my training. Now let’s perform it, the scriptures of purification! Kuko: Oi, what’s with this screwy dude? Do I really have to train this sort of a crazy guy? Hitoya: Don’t mind it. It’s something like a fit of his so he’ll speak normally soon enough. Jyushi: Oh, my friend, doesn’t that wording made me look pitiful? Hitoya: Definitely you are, since you have gone completely a good-for-nothing, your head, that is. Jyushi: Hahaha! Brisk as ever, your law jokes, my friend~ Hitoya: Which part of that is a law to you?! Enough and get back to normal! Jyushi: Ow! Hitoya: He’ll be taking care of you, so show some respect properly. Jyushi: O-okay. …U-um, please look after me. Kuko: Enough with that. Hurry up and undo the strings. Kuko: Whoo, free at last. *chews* Jyushi: Come to think of it, how did you get acquainted, Hitoya-san and Kuko-san? Hitoya: This idiot and I― Kuko: Oi you bastard of a lawyer, who’s an idiot?? Hitoya: You, who else. You’re still a brat now but who do you think wiped after your mess when you were even brattier? Kuko: *laughs* I don’t remember whatever happened in the past. Hitoya, let me say this to you. Fools who bring up the past won’t have a better tomorrow. Hitoya: I’ve heard enough of your mock sermons. Jyushi: D-did something happen? Hitoya: I was in charge of the assault case of his when he was still in mid school. Jyushi: A-assault? Kuko: Hmph. Hitoya: Jyushi, you don’t have to fear him. He absolutely isn’t one to resort to unjust violence. Jyushi: What do you mean…? Hitoya: All the guys he beat up were just like the ones who made you suffer back then. Jyushi: Eh… Hitoya: There was an extremely malicious bullying going on in his mid school. The bullied student attempted suicide, but Kuko saved him and everything was alright. As to what he had done, he was found guilty and convicted by law, but at the very least, it was justice to me. Jyushi: …… Hitoya: Therefore I threatened the scums who played victims that I’d sue every single one of them as the assaulters. Jyushi: And you did it for free, just like mine at that time… Hitoya: That goes without saying. As long as I can convict bullying scums, I’ll be more than happy to do it for free. I pledged that in front of my aniki’s grave. Jyushi: Hitoya-san… Kuko: That’s just how it is, everyone has their own story. Jyushi, right? You have one or two of those unpleasant pasts of yours too, don’t you? Jyushi: I-I… *flashback* <Student: He keeps looking at the mirror, how gross~ S: Uuuwah, narcissists revolt me, plus his way of speaking is unintelligible, he really can’t read the atmosphere.> Jyushi: …I-I’m… not gross… Hitoya: That’s right. you did nothing wrong. So calm down. Kuko: // Ah, so he’s also an affected one. But… // Hey, you. No matter what the reason may be, it’s alright for a man to cry only when his family or friend dies! So, don’t cry. Jyushi: *sniffles* Kuko: The saying about tears making a man stronger is a deception. Tears lower the worth of a man. Jyushi: I-I… I… want to change my current self! Kuko: …That’s a good look you have now. You have three options before you. Jyushi: Options? Kuko: Yeah. As you’re living through your life, choices will appear in every important part of it. For example, there were times I thought about wanting to run away when my training was harsh. Run and give up the path of a priest, or resist and not give up, were my options. Jyushi: … Kuko: And as you can see, I have chosen NOT to give up. The answer’s not clear yet whether or not I made the right choice, but what’s important is you made the choice yourself. Jyushi: …! Kuko: I’ll show you the ways from now on. And of course the one who chooses will be you. Jyushi: // He says the exact thing as Hitoya-san. // Kuko: Firstly, you do nothing and go home like this, and stay a crybaby your whole life. …It may sound like a negative selection but it’s also a path for you. Secondly, you undergo your training at our temple. You’ll be practicing the ascetics I did when I was 14 for your training. Jyushi: By ascetics, what sort of a training is it? Kuko: Haha! You wanna know? First of all, we’ll shave the hair off your whole body. Jyushi: Heeeeh?? P-please spare me, visual-kei is my life… Kuko: That so. Thirdly, … Jyushi: Huh? …That mic is…! Kuko: …is to withstand my hypnosis mic attacks continuously. Jyushi: Withstand your attacks…? Kuko: Damn right. I’ll use this to tune and shape your spirit. If you can withstand continuously, you’ll be able to grasp tenacious mental fortitude. Jyushi: T-to think we can use it that way… Kuko: However, intensive training with this mic is remarkably severe than normal trainings. Jyushi: I-is that so?? Kuko: It’s a lethal weapon. The production of all the other weapons that can kill is prohibited in prospect to that but, depending on how the mic is used, it can destroy people. Kuko: And I’m going to use such lethal weapon. One wrong move, and it won’t be a wonder if your spirit breaks down and your mental got sent flying to the moon. Jyushi: *cries* Hitoya: What are you doing making him scared before even trying? Kuko: If I don’t clarify the risks, it won’t be fair to do this one-sidedly. Hitoya: What I’m trying to say here is, don’t unnecessarily daunt him. Fear clouds one’s sight, after all. Kuko: Fear certainly does cloud one’s sight but if someone judges and refuses because of it, he’s downright unfitting to be in a battle involving hypnosis mic. Hitoya: *sighs* What a reckless guy you are. Kuko: Well now. Have you made up your mind? It’s pointless to overthink it. Jyushi: …I-I… <Hitoya: This is important to you, decide it for yourself! It’s pointless if you don’t make a path for yourself with your own hands.> <Kuko: It’s alright for a man to cry only when his family or friend dies! So don’t cry.> Jyushi: ……The mic… the mic, please!! Kuko: Alright! Then let’s get started. *mic on* Tap tap. Are you ready? Jyushi: Yeah! Kuko: Let’s go!

♫ Stop snivelling, you brat! It’s pesky, watching you, It’s important that you decide, choose your option yourself! Now’s the revolution, rap’s the superstition, Don’t make the decision of not deciding, Or else it’s your decadence! My sermons, downright preaching, It’s a game-set promptly decided with one verse! ♫

Jyushi: *screams* Kuko: He lost his consciousness huh. Well I suppose that’s how it is in the beginning. Hitoya: Oi, Kuko! You’re going too far out of the blue! Kuko: Sadly I’m not that skillful to be able to hold back. Hitoya: Oi Jyushi, wake up. Kuko: Well he took my lyrics head on. He won’t wake up with that. Dashing water over him should do the trick.

Kuko: *splashes water* Jyushi: *jolts, coughs* Kuko: Ah, it’s no time to be depressed. We’re moving on! Jyushi: ……Sure…! Kuko: Good. Let’s go! *mic on*

Kuko: *splashes water* Jyushi: *jolts* Kuko: Come on, we’re moving on!

*after Kuko’s rap* Jyushi: *gasps* Kuko: Heh. You didn’t end up getting knocked out again. You’re the second person to have withstand my lyrics several tens of times continuously within a day. You sure have guts. Jyushi: The second… Who’s the other? Kuko: …Hmph. Hell’s not something you can just peer into as you like. Jyushi: Ah… Kuko: Oi, moneypower lawyer! Hitoya: Who the hell’s a moneypower, you depraved monk. Kuko: *tosses* Hitoya: ! *catches* Kuko: You help out too. Hitoya: Huh? Why? Kuko: He’s your friend so it makes sense to cooperate with him, no? Hitoya: Hah. Kuko: I’m telling you first, don’t you go easy. Hitoya: … Kuko: Holding back is an act of disrespect to your opponent. Hitoya: I got that. Jyushi, that’s how it goes. Let’s go at it seriously. Jyushi: Okay. I’m… counting on you! Hitoya: *mic on*

♫ Be grateful Jyushi, you should know it yourself really well, People are always judging above the laws, heaven and earth, I’m a lawyer, It’s not whether you “step up” or “turn back”, refine yourself in the non-aesthetic way of life, It’ll always be you who weighs your options, Listen to your heart for the best answer! ♫

Kuko: // Heh… That’s some interesting lyrics Hitoya composed. // Jyushi: …Next one, please..! Kuko: // This guy, he grows so much in such a short amount of time. No, more importantly, his strength… // Hyahaha! You have come to do it after all. Jyushi: Ah..! Kuko: Try it. Jyushi: Eh? Kuko: Try and strike your lyrics at me. Jyushi: T-that’s… even if your suddenly tell me to do it… Hitoya: What are you saying? Kuko: You shut up, Hitoya. Oi, hurry up and do it already! Jyushi: B-but…! Kuko: Think of me as someone who bullied you and come striking at me! Jyushi: But why― Kuko: Quit asking and hurry up! Jyushi: …Eh…… <Student: I don’t wanna see your face anymore so don’t ever come to school! The whole school hates you, it’s pointless for you to come anyway! Besides, you’ll just be a pain in the ass wherever you go. Just disappear.> Jyushi: Shut… up… What… WHAT DID I EVER DO!? *mic on* Kuko: Fired up at last. Now come at me!

♫ I (want to go to the next step), even further, one step ahead, Experiencing miserable bullying, the wash basin was my destination for everything that’d happened, But I’m not the same as back then anymore, I’ll do what I want with my own decision, I need no more defense or sermons, I’ll try to be a new me my way! ♫

Kuko: ……You did it. // His lyrics made me feel his strong vengeance. This guy’s interesting. Hhaha! // *mic off* Kuko: Oi. Jyushi: …What is it? Kuko: The path that you choose will start from here. Jyushi: Start from here? Kuko: Form a team and enter the division battle with me. Jyushi: Division… battle?? Kuko: That’s right. Let’s aim for the top and be someone you can be proud of! Jyushi: Ahh… let me think for a― Kuko: Don’t tell me you’ll think about it. Decide it right now! I hate waiting! Jyushi: H-Hitoya-sa… // No… I can’t have myself relying on others again… If I do, I won’t grow at all… // …I’m looking forward to work with you! Kuko: Yeah, I’ll be counting on you. Jyushi: But… why me? Kuko: I’ve taken a liking to that unwavering heart of yours that lies deepest within you. Jyushi: Unwavering… heart… Kuko: Although you fainted, you didn’t break down no matter how many times you received my lyrics. There’s hardly any other guys like that. *chews* …And so, I’m counting on you! Jyushi: Yeah! Hitoya: Alright then, since things are settled, I’ll take my leave. Kuko: Hold up, you miser lawyer! Hitoya: What is it, you good-for-nothing apprentice monk? Kuko: You forget something. Hitoya: …Hypnosis mic… What’s the meaning of this? Kuko: You’re also a member of my team. Hitoya: I don’t get you. Kuko: It’s all decided. I won’t allow you to refuse. Hitoya: Hah. There’s two things I can’t tolerate with. One, red-haired brat. Two, coercing me into doing something. Kuko: Hyaha! Aren’t those two directed at me? Hitoya: So you do realized. Kuko: That so. And I was going to fix up a match stage with Jinguji Jakurai too, you’re running away? Well I get you though, what a wise choice to run away from an opponent you haven’t won against even once. Hitoya: Tch. Now that I think of it, I told you that before. Kuko: There’s two paths before you. Firstly, keep running away like this from Jinguji Jakurai, and lead a life of not winning even once. Or secondly, take this mic and challenge him. Hitoya: … Kuko: So what are you gonna do? I hate waiting, so quick and make up your mind. Hitoya: Hah. You got my attention. I’m on. Kuko: That’s how it should be. Come on here! Hitoya: Don’t pull me… Kuko: Oi Jyushi, hold out your hand. Jyushi: O-okay! Kuko: Come on Hitoya, you too. Put your hand on Jyushi’s. Hitoya: I told you, no need to pull me. Kuko: Alright. Jyushi: Eh? Hitoya: What’s with this? Kuko: From today onwards, we’re a family. Even if we die, this bond will never be gone. Know that both running away or betraying is unimaginable. Jyushi: Got it! Hitoya: If you betray us, the law will take over and deal with you. Kuko: Haha! I’ll engrave it in my mind. …Just you wait, Ichiro.

Ramuda: Hm hm~ looks like things end up well~ Priest: Oh? How may I help you? Ramuda: Ahaha, this plushie was on the temple grounds so I brought it here. Here you go! Priest: Well, well! Thank you very much. Ramuda: Well then~ Bye-b~! *leaves* /Ramuda/: Now, all the actors have been gathered. There should be a big movement for the next battle. *laughs* They can just dance to their utmost on the palms of those women. Damn it, there’s no… time…

———————————————- Note: ———————————————- 1. The word “Central” used by Jyushi here refers to Chuuoku. 2. In Kuko’s part at the beginning, “the suffering of being together with someone you despise” is an actual quote from Buddhist’s Eight Sufferings of Life. 3. Hitoya’s quote on Part 2, Chapter 35, Crimes against Credit and Business comprised the damage to credit and/or obstruction of business. 4. Regarding Kuko being tied up in a wrap, a trivia I found is that there was also an unofficial punishment during Edo period where they rolled somebody in a bamboo mat and threw him in a river. 5. Aniki means big bro, and I preserve it that way incase it turns out he wasn’t talking about his blood brother. Aniki can also be a term for yakuza, bike gang etc. referring to elder man or leader in their group. 6. Moneypower lawyer - the term moneypower comes from the word zeni geba (銭ゲバ), which is also a manga title. It’s as the term suggest, money+power.

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Translation - Dotsuitare Hompo Osaka Division drama track - aikata back again (Partner's back again)

Sasara: I’m back~ Tho no one’s here to greet me back. Cigarette, cigarette… right, I’m off smoking, so candies instead. Ah, found it. Nothing beats a candy when you need to have something in your mouth. *door bell rings* Hm? What is it now, right after I got home…! Heave-ho!* *answers intercom* Yes, who is this? Carrier: Is this Nurude’s residence? Sasara: Yep, you got it. Carrier: I have a parcel for you. Sasara: Got it, I’ll open the door. Please wait until I’m out. …Wait, a parcel? From who, I wonder.

Carrier: Well then, please excuse me. Sasara: Thanks! Carrier: ……Ah… Sasara: Oh, what’s it? Carrier: U-um, you’re the comedian Nurude-san, right? Sasara: Yes I am? Carrier: I’m a fan! I’m not supposed to stall time while on duty but, may I shake hands with you? Sasara: Oh, not a problem at all! Carrier: *laughs* I’m super happy! I’m totally rooting for you, so please do your best! Sasara: *pats* Thank you! Bye! *locks door* Sasara: The sender is… Hah? For real, Chuoku?? Let’s see… 「Due to our impartial judgement, we will be allowing Nurude Sasara-sama to participate in the next division rap battle. In line with this, we have sent you hypnosis microphone. Please decide your team members by the appointed date, and contact Chuoku’s Administrative Inspection Bureau’s division battle management. Best regards.」 Hah what a troublesome talk. “We’ll be allowing”, for crying out loud, it’s a decided matter! *crumples and throws letter* Member, huh. I can’t think of anyone around me that I want to team up with. What to do… ……-Wait… there is one… So, what do I do…-

C: Oh, there’s Sasara! Sasara: Huh? What are you guys gathering together like that for? C: We’ve heard from the director~ You’re going to join the next division rap battle right? Sasara: Huh… and I told him not to tell others. C: If you haven’t decide the members yet, won’t ya pick me- C: No way, rather than this silly guy with lame jokes, group up with me instead- C: That can’t do! You won’t have a future with these two as your team. If you want to, then you gotta pick me, the runner-up of this year’s manzai tournament. *they joke around and make fun of each other* Sasara: Sorry and thanks, I appreciate it, but I’m not thinking of teaming up with someone at the same work… C: That so? Hmm if that’s the case then it can’t be helped. Sasara: Yeah, sorry.

Colleague: Sasara, do you still have time? Sasara: Should be alright, why? Colleague: Regarding the topic we talked before, have ya give it a thought? Sasara: The pyramid scheme thingy? Colleague: Ya an idiot?? I’ve explained before, it’s not pyramid scheme, it’s network business! Sasara: I don’t get the differences at all. Colleague: Then, I’ll let you meet the boss so just listen to what he has to say~ I told him about you, and he said that he definitely wants to meet you! Sasara: *sigh* What to do. Colleague: He’s someone so busy that he won’t appear just for an explanation meeting, you know! Specially for this time, it seems that he’ll set a meeting just for ya~ Sasara: That’s awesome… -I can’t stand it anymore. “Specially for this time, just for you”, such evident words! I did call him dumb and all, but to think that he’s this dumb.- Colleague: Right? Right right? It’s good right? Sasara: I wonder… I’m packed with jobs… -Ah? Wait… Listening to this super dubious story, won’t it be quite advantageous for me? Let’s make this a material for the next show!- Got it, I’ll take up on your feeling and try to go hear it for once. Colleague: Ohh for real?? Then I’ll talk to him, if there’s an update, I’ll tell you~ Sasara: Sure, thanks!

*school bell rings* Rosho: A-alright, h-here we go. …E-everyone, good- good morning. Students: Good morniiing. Rosho: Well then, t-today, let’s continue from where we left off before… please open the page 129… Students: Okaaay. Girl: Sensei’s cuute~ Boy: And he’s totally fine outside of class session. I don’t get why but it’s funny~ Girl: That’s what’s good about Rosho-sensei~ Rosho: *sighs* -No matter how many times I do this, my stage fright just won’t fix up…-

*bell rings* Rosho: Eh… we’ll stop today’s lesson here. As for your homework until the next lesson… will be that printouts I handed to you earlier… M-make sure, all of you do it… Student: Stand up. Bow. Students: Thank you very muuuch. Rosho: *sighs* It’s finally over… Girl: Rosho-senseeei. May I have a moment? Rosho: Oh? Ah, what’s the matter? Girl: Hehehe. Rosho: What are you laughing for… Girl: Because sensei, you’re a different person now compared to earlier~ Rosho: Haha, I’m trying to understand that myself so I can’t really say anything. Girl: It’s both good, whichever sensei it is~ Rosho: Don’t make fun of me that much. Girl: Kay, kay~ Rosho: One ‘okay’ is enough. Girl: Kaay. Rosho: And so? What’s the matter? Girl: Right right, I have something to ask your advice for. Rosho: Advice? Girl: Yeah. I was in the middle of my part-time job… Rosho: This school doesn’t allow part-time jobs. Why are you asking for an advice on that to a teacher? Girl: Please keep it a secret from the other teachers? Rosho: Can’t be helped. Girl: Thanks~ Rosho: -Well, I’m having a side job secretly too so I can’t really comment on others.- So? What happened during the job? Girl: Right right, the other day at work, I got scouted by someone from a show business company! Rosho: Heh. You want to be a star and you have auditioned before, so isn’t it good? Girl: Hehe, it is! Rosho: But, isn’t street scouts shady though? Girl: Regarding that, it’s the content of the talk that’s fishy. Rosho: I see. Girl: Yeah. He just gave me a business card, and ended there with an exchange of contact details. When I got home, I tried to search the company’s homepage online, and I get that it’s a proper company, still… Rosho: Still? Girl: Well I’m still a bit scared. Rosho: Then why don’t you turn the offer down? Girl: You’re right but, it’s a rare chance so I wouldn’t wanna miss it. And then, I told the scout person at a breath that my ‘brother’ wants to meet him to see first! Rosho: You’re not gonna ask your parents? Girl: My parents are strict, and they’ll protest me from getting into the show biz world for sure… Also I wanna confirm that it’s all a sure-thing where they won’t be able to turn me down, then tell them~ Rosho: Honestly. You’ll still have to tell them in the end so better do it sooner. Girl: Please Rosho-sensei, I beg ya! You’re my only reliable sensei! Rosho: -She always says that she wants to become a star, and I do want to be of help…- ……sigh. Just this time. Girl: Alright!! Sensei, thanks!! Rosho: *chuckles* Sure, sure. Girl: Sensei, isn’t 'once is enough"~? Rosho: Sure. Girl: Later! I’m counting on you next! Rosho: 'I’m counting on you next’, what’s it about? Girl: I have a part-time after this, so you have to go there without me! The meeting place’s written here. Then, I’ll leave it to you!! Rosho: *sighs* So she brings the topic to me assuming that I’ll accept it.

Sasara: -That idiot. I thought he’ll be here for sure but he isn’t coming after all??- Waitress: Here’s your cream soda. Sasara: Thank you! -Though with that haughty attitude, he sure does have the nerve to be so late. And I’m having my third cream soda!- Rei: I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. I’m Amayado, nice meeting you. Sasara: -Geez this old man, making people wait, what a totally self-indulgent person.- …Nice to meet you. I’m Nurude Sasara. Rei: *claps* What an honor it is to meet the Nurude Sasara, a solo comedian who’s now at the peak of his fame~ Ah, the pretty oneechan over there, coffee please~ Sasara: -He sure does talk haughtily.- Rei: Then, let’s move to business talk right away. Sasara: Before that, I wanna ask something first, can I? Rei: Of course. Ask anything. Sasara: I’ve only heard a bit about it, but I still can’t tell a pyramid scheme apart. -I do know it actually but I’m curious to hear how he’ll interpret it.- Rei: I see, then let’s start from there. A pyramid scheme is, an endless chain investment scheme that is illegal by law. And, what we do is multi-level marketing. Normally, it’s called the pyramid selling. Waitress: Here’s your coffee. Rei: Ouh, thanks. *sips* Where was I again? Sasara: -His explanation seems normal for now. Let’s pry into it more.- So what’s the difference between that endless chain investment scheme and multi-level marketing? Rei: The biggest difference is, pyramid scheme aims at the transaction of money and valuables, whereas multi-level marketing aims at the commodity transaction. Sasara: Ohoh, so that’s how it is. By the way, what does your company deal with? -If it’s information selling, this is no joke.- Rei: Along with those, we deal mostly with information sales. At the very least, we also deal with daily necessities. Sasara: *spurts drink* Rei: Oh, what’s the matter? Sasara: Ah, ahaha, it’s nothing, pardon me. Rei: I’m not supposed to actually, but just for Sasara-kun I’ll specially show a million yen worth of information sales. Sasara: …Sure, that’s kind of you. Rei: Ah. Here you go. You can take a quick look. Sasara: Well then, do excuse me. *flips page* -…What is this, it’s not even worth a million! If this method is put into practice, it certainly will be a heavily severe matter that even words can’t describe. “Let it be a conspiracy game” it said, and the method is quite reckless too. Anyone who falls for such method is stupid.- Rei: Hm, so how is it, our info sales? Quite an excellent one isn’t it? Sasara: Hahaha, right it is… -This old man is bad news… Don’t you think I’ll fall for this, don’t make fun of me.- Rei: We have those who do various side-jobs here. You’ll even get to broaden your connections, so there’s merit in joining us~ I’ll show you now so hang on. *types* See, isn’t that quite a lot of participants? Sasara: Y-you’re right. -Showing his members’ personal information to someone he just met like me… what a bad news of a guy, in a lot of ways.- Rei: If there’s anyone you’re interested in, I can introduce you to them anytime. Sasara: Why thanks. ……Oh? Rei: Oh? Found someone you’re interested in already? Sasara: Ahh, no… I thought the name resembles someone I know but I’m mistaken. Rei: Oh I see I see. Sasara: Well please excuse me, I have work to do so I’ve to go now. Rei: As expected of an entertainer in demand. I’m sorry to have taken up your time when you’re busy. Sasara: Not at all, I get to listen to an interesting topic so. *walks* Rei: I think we’ll be meeting again sooner or later though~ Sasara: -Huh? …That pudding-headed idiot, he’s easily tricked as usual. Well I do plan to meet him soon, I’ll warn him later.-

Rosho: -It’s 6 o'clock… until I meet up with that person from the entertainment company, I’ll go take a break first. Wait? The living room’s light is on. Did I forget to switch it off?- Sasara: YO! Rosho: ……Huh? Sasara: Welcome back. Rosho: *hits* Sasara: Oww!! Rosho: Why the hell are you here?? Sasara: What a smooth comeback as usual. Rosho: It’s not a comeback, how did you get in here?? Sasara: *shows key* Heh! Rosho: Spare key, when did you… *snatches* Sasara: Looong ago when I stayed over. Rosho: Geez, I can’t be too careful around you. Sasara: By the way…… I have more of these! Rosho: Hah, you had me there. What a troublesome man as always. Sasara: It’s been a while since the last exchange like this! I had so much fun, like a frog that flips! Rosho: Your jokes when you’re not out there on the stage is still as lame as ever. Sasara: W-what you say?? Isn’t it funny though? A frog that freaking flips! Rosho: Your head’s the funny one for thinking that it’s funny. Shall I find a cure for your head? Sasara: And you’re more interesting when you’re offstage as ever too… I wish you were like this when we were a duo back then. Rosho: Leave it be. Sasara: Well, I wouldn’t say that, because for me, since it’s Buddha I can’t leave it be! Pfft! Rosho: If I laugh at that I wouldn’t be in my right mind. So? What did you come here for? Sasara: Ah yeah, I had so much fun talking with you that I forgot it. You’re doing a side-job, right? Rosho: ?? …What are you talking about? Sasara: You don’t have to hide it, I won’t tell anyone. However… Rosho: Huh? Sasara: That business is an industrious amateur scam. Get out of it right away. Rosho: Huh? What are you talking about suddenly? Sasara: I went to meet the controller after my show business, and dear me, you, that one is completely 100% fishy. And I was shocked to see your name there in the member list. Rosho: You met the boss?! Even I haven’t met him before… How did you meet him?? Sasara: That doesn’t matter at all. It’s important so listen up, do you trust that someone you’ve never met before, or do you trust me, your former partner? It’s one out of two. Rosho: …! Sasara: Come now, what will it be? Rosho: …Pudding. Sasara: Huh? What? Rosho: Weren’t you the one who ate the pudding that I excitedly bought for myself? Also, you haven’t return the 500yen I borrowed you. And you broke my treasured radio-controlled model. Sasara: Haha, that? Well it’s just trifling matter~ Rosho: How can I trust such an irresponsible person like you? Sasara: Haha, let’s let the matter slide for the time being~ Rosho: Let it slide what, you big idiot. Sasara: Ahem. Let’s get back to the main topic! Rosho: What’s with you… Sasara: Won’t you team up with me? Rosho: …What’re you saying all of a sudden? Sasara: *puts something down* Rosho: …Could it be…? Sasara: A hypnosis microphone. Rosho: !! Sasara: I’m to participate in the upcoming battle. I’m thinking to have you in the team. Rosho: I’ll pass. Sasara: EH? W-why? Joining rap battles doesn’t count as a side-job, and if you win, you’ll get tremendous amount of money! If that happens, you can quit that job you got swindled into, and all is right with the world! Rosho: It’s not that I trust the scammer, that aside, I don’t want to pair up with you anymore. Sasara: Glooooom! *dramatized depression sfx* Rosho: Stupid. No one says that out. Sasara: Nggh why why why why why why why why!? Rosho: Ow that hurts, you’re rocking me too much! Sasara: Is it because I’m irresponsible like you said earlier?? Rosho: Uh that’s…WAIT IT’S THIS TIME ALREADY? Sasara: No, let me hear what’s after “Uh, that’s…”! I’m super curious! Rosho: I have to meet someone in a while. Sasara: You’re going to ditch this important talk to meet someone? Who’s that? Rosho: Does it matter? Sasara: No, I have the right to know. Until you tell me I’m not letting you outta here! Rosho: …Honestly…

Rosho: So that’s how it is. Sasara: No way, I doubt you, who always get duped can tell if it’s a hoax or not. Rosho: Well it’s not exactly certain yet if she’s being tricked. Sasara: Aight! Then I’ll exceptionally tag along too! Be thankful! Rosho: I didn’t ask you to. Sasara: Why, don’t say that. The important point here is to go and make sure that your student doesn’t get tricked, right? Rosho: Ah, true that. Sasara: Well then, it’s better to judge with two than one, and the accuracy of information will be higher too, ain’t it~ Rosho: Well, indeed… Sasara: Then it’s decided. Let’s go and meet that fishy-fishy person! Rosho: What a smooth-talker you are.

Rosho: *impatiently taps on table* Sasara: Then, that student walked alone at night. And there’s a man with a mic on his head walking from the opposite. The student got curious so he called out to him, “Why do you have a mic attached on your head?” And then, that man said, “THAT’S BECAUSE YOUR— Waitress: Your cream soda is here. Sasara: Thanks! Wait, where was I with the story? Ah the man’s reply– Rosho: I don’t care about the story! It’s been an hour since the meeting time, the heck is he up to?? Sasara: Calm down Rosho. Even if you ask me that I don’t know too. Rosho: Uh right, sorry Sasara. Sasara: It’s fine. Though, he sure is late. Is it really around this time? Rosho: *checks* Unmistakenly. It did say 7pm here. Sasara: People who aren’t punctual are usually those who are up to no good. Rei: Yoo. Sorry to have kept you waiting~ Rosho: He finally came… Rei: *sits* Sasara: Hey you’re-! Rosho: W-what’s the matter, your acquaintance? Sasara: Not my acquaintance or anything, this guy is the head of the company that scams you! Rosho: Aren’t you mistaken– Sasara: No no, I just met him earlier today, there’s no way I would have mistaken! Rei: *smokes, laughs* It’s not in plan but it moves faster than I expected, it’s the best. Sasara-kun thinks of his friends more than I thought he would. Sasara: Well he’s an important former partner… Rosho: W-what’s going on? Rei: You guys seem confuse so I’ll say one thing. Probably the evaluation Sasara-kun had said regarding me is accurate. I can assure you on that. Rosho: It was all nonsense?! Sasara: You crook. You sure take the scorch rather easily. Rei: That, is because it’s not a goal but a means. Sasara: What do you mean? Rei: In order to bring the two of you together, I’m just playing a role that’s connected to you both. To say it completely, I’m interested in you two. Sasara: To have a stranger old man to be this interested in us, I don’t have a good feeling about this at all. Rei: Indeed. Sasara: Is it funny though, old man? Rei: I’m just joyful. Rosho: Which means, you were deceiving my student. Rei: Well, it did turn out that way. What a bad thing I’ve done to that girl. Let me express my apology. Rosho: Don’t fuck around, you jerk! It’s fine and all that you tricked me, it’s just because I’m a fool. But I won’t forgive the fact that you’ve deceived my student! You had trampled on her dream! Rei: Scary~! So, what will you do? Rosho: Imma beat the crap out out of you…! Sasara: Oi Rosho, stop it! Rei: …What a good punch. Exactly the one strike with all your might. However… Rosho: *groans* Rei: …Forgive me, I gripped a little too strongly. Besides, at this age, fist violence ain’t popular anymore~ If we’re going to settle it, it should be with this. Sasara: A hypnosis mic…! Rei: Yeah, you have it too, no? Why don’t you give one to Rosho-kun? Sasara: How do you know that I have them? Rei: That’s a business secret. If you don’t hurry and give it to him, I’m going to win this one-sidedly. Rosho: Sasara… I turned you down earlier but lend it to me! Sasara: O-oh. Rei: Very well. Then shall we head outside? Rosho: I’m gonna beat you up…

Rei: The parking lots is just the place. Here, we can do it without minding the surrounding. You can have the head start. Bring it on. Rosho: Here I go! *mic on*

♫「I’m gonna beat no one but you, It’s decided so I breathe into the mic, Seems you can’t draw a line between bad and good, When you did, you swindler who can’t tell what can’t be done, How dare you make fun of my student’s dream, In the end I’ll use my means, I’ll have you pay the right price, Get rid of the fiend who turns dreams to shit!」♫

Rei: !! …You’re pretty good. Sasara: -That old man, he said that but he doesn’t seem to be too affected by it.- Rei: Next is my turn. *mic on*

♫「Call me whatever you like, It’s my policy to use any means necessary, The produced result to meticulous calculation, Aren’t you waiting with your head hang low, Your wariness is meagre, capitalizing your heart I begin the strategy, Sorry but the sensei will also be truant tomorrow, Conversely, I rather want those school fees」♫

Rosho: *screams* Sasara: Rosho! Rosho: I-I’m fine. I still… I still can do this… Rei: That’s good, you’re a man with guts. Rosho: I-I’m still not done… not yet… Sasara: Rosho, calm down for a bit! Rosho: -Finally, I’ve reached my dream. It’s what I earned for my weakness. I was catching up to Sasara but got nowhere. And without knowing, when I got on stage, I couldn’t speak properly. If we kept being a duo at that rate, I’ll just be a burden and get in Sasara’s way. Because of that, I parted company with him. I gave up on my dream, but I can cheer on those who are chasing after their dreams. Distorting that, I could no longer retain my own self. Therefore I…!- Rei: You seem like you’re almost at your limit, you still wanna continue? Rosho: I’m not… going to lose to someone who ridicules other people’s dreams! Rei: That so? Looks like you’re ready to bite the dust. Then I’ll play along until the very end. Sasara: Rosho! …Old man, pardon me, really but let us go at you as two. Rosho: Sasara! It’s none of your business! Sasara: Rosho, confronting him with spirit is good and all, but if you’re not considering the outcome, you’re just being a smug. Rosho: !! Sasara: If you wanna gain something, then you have to do whatever it takes to get it. Therefore I’ll lend you a hand. Rosho: Sasara… Sorry. Sasara: With that, the both of us will be going at you. Rei: That’s fine with me. That attitude of broadening the chance of winning despite being crude, it’s the best. Sasara: Well then, just you wait! *mic on*

♫「Making people laugh is my calling, Besides, what’s important is the love for the people, Old man! I have no idea if you have some sort of a goal, but aren’t you being rather overly inhuman, no? Do whatever means it take to grasp victory, A setup to lend a helping hand for one’s convenience, Even if we had dispersed, duo stays duo, For my partner, I’ll give it my all!」♫

Rei: ………Let me stir up again and go at you!

♫「I don’t dislike it, this friendship of men, But all the more, stop being irresolute, Former partner who joins adventitiously, You’re coarse but after all a dancer on the palm, The controller I have in grip, When it will be used in accordance to the boss, Let me see more of that combination of yours, This session doesn’t even worth the gain」♫

Sasara: ………Rosho, let’s do it! Rosho: Y-eah! Sasara&Rosho:

♫「S: This is our combination, the funny man and the straight man! R: It’s too funny the passersby would look back, S: The retorts will make a frog flips ya know, R: You’re idiot? Is this the time to say that? S: Isn’t it fine! Will you leave the Buddha be? R: Can we actually do this more seriously? S: There’s no meaning, earning by swindling, R: Oh? For there’s no value in it right? Cut it out already!」♫

Rei: !!!! Sasara: Now, come! Rosho: We definitely won’t lose! Rei: *mic off* It’s a lose. Mine, that is. Sasara: What do you mean? Rei: Just as it is. It’s my defeat. …My bad, for hurting your student. Rosho: It’s pointless even if you apologize to me. Rei: Hm. I know that. I’m also apologizing for hurting you as well. And, I will refer your student to a proper company. Rosho: I can’t trust you. Rei: There’s no need for that. Just witness the outcome for yourself is fine. I may be a swindler but when I say I’ll do it, I’ll absolutely do it. Sasara: *laughs* Interesting. Since he’s talked to that extend, let’s see how it turns out, Rosho. Rosho: Yeah but… Sasara: If he ever break his promise, we’ll just have to beat this old man up. Rosho: …You’re right. Sasara: Aight. Now we’re a team again! Rosho: Huh?? Why did it turn out that way? Didn’t I say I won’t team up with you again? Sasara: Say, why is that? To begin with, you didn’t tell me the reason too when we dispersed back then. Rosho: …… Sasara: I think I have the right to know tho. Rosho: …You’re right. It’s true that I should talk to you regarding this. Sasara: Yeah. Now, let me hear it. Rosho: I… wanted to avoid you. Sasara: Why so…? Rosho: Since the training school days, you were already something else in my opinion. And me, with my baseless confidence, I recklessly did my best. Even so, didn’t we become popular right after our debut? Sasara: Yeah, that time was tiresome for me too. Rosho: You were conducting yourself well even in competition. Meanwhile I quickly lost myself to the pressure and couldn’t retort as I wanted to, and continuously got in your way. Sasara: …… Rosho: And as you already know, one day I suddenly couldn’t speak well on stage. No matter how I practiced, I ended up feeling nervous and pressured every time I was on the stage. I resented my spineless self, and what more, with the fear of crushing your talent in the end, seems it had defeated me. It had been absolute hell. Sasara: …… Rosho: Because of that, I gave up on my dream, and decided to run away from you. Sasara: Rosho… Rosho: After listening to this, will you still want to form a group with me? Sasara: Say, do you know why I’m doing solo now? Rosho: Beats me. There should be a muckle of others who want to team up with you. Sasara: That’s because, there’s no one else as interesting as you are out there. No one but you can play the role of my partner. At that time, after giving you words of kindness, I noticed that you became a greater mess. Because of that, I was hoping that you’d be able to overcome it. Rosho: …… Sasara: And when you said you wanted to disperse, I could only kept quiet in understanding. If we had carried on, you would certainly have broken down. We may have gone on different paths now, but I still unwaveringly be thoughtful of you, and respect your straightforward integrity. Rosho: Sasara… Sasara: It’s not comedy, but will you team up with me once more and aim for the top together? Rosho: I might end up causing you trouble again, is it alright with you, despite that? Sasara: I’ve never once thought that teaming up with you is a troublesome thing at all! Rather, you might fix your stage fright too. Form a team with me and let’s beat up your trauma from back then! Rosho: Right… Sasara, I’ll be counting on you again! Sasara: You don’t have to be so polite! Rei: Looks like things are being rounded off pretty nicely. With that, there’s only one person left, the amount of people needed to participate in division battle. Sasara: Old man… You sure do know a lot about us. Rei: You’re thinking too highly of me. What I also know is that, you and Aohitsugi Samatoki had a dispute too. Rosho: Aohitsugi… Samatoki? From the Dirty Dawg? Sasara: You even know that much. Rei: *chuckles* Sasara: *chuckles* What an uncanny old man. Rei: Why, thank you. It’s just a proposal, but do you have anyone in mind for the remaining one in your team? Sasara: No… Not one at all. Rei: Then, will you consider letting me in? Rosho: HUH? The hell you’re saying? Rei: Anyway, since you’re joining the battle, of course you wanna win right? If that’s the case, I’m the very person you’re looking for. You’ve experienced for yourself my capability after all~ Rosho: I refuse! Who’ll form a group with– Sasara: Wait, it’s interesting. Rosho: Sasara! Sasara: Rosho, let’s give it a thought. From what I’ve seen all this time, his skill is by far a top-class. Besides, having him as a comrade is better than having unnecessary acts upon us. Also, we can properly watch over the matter with your student too. Rosho: …That’s… true… Sasara: Then, it’s decided! …Old man, we’ll be needing your strength. Rei: Sure. Since we’re comrades now, call me by my name instead of old man. Sasara: Well then, once more. Rei, we’ll be counting on you. Rei: Leave it to me.

Ramuda: Looks like it went well~ My entrance wasn’t necessary at all. Rei: Amemura huh? Ramuda: Wanna eat candy? Rei: Hah, don’t need it. Ramuda: You sure did work hard this time. You even took the trouble to create an online company business, tricked Tsutsujimori Rosho, approaching a comedian with some talk so that you could lure out Nurude Sasara. Rei: It’s nothing big. Ramuda: As expected. That’s quite a workload tho~ You were acting like a big fool, I almost laughed. Rei: Well I might have overdone it a little. Sasara’s quite sharp-witted, so it’s a good thing I don’t have to do 'that’ much. Ramuda: So? Is Nurude Sasara in a workable condition to go as planned? Rei: Yeah, no problem. Ramuda: Hm, I see. Rei: In any case, you might face us off in the division battle. When that happen, I won’t hold back. Ramuda: *laughs* You won’t hold back like you did today, right? Rei: Hey, like I said, I didn’t go easy on them~ I was meaning to go all out on them within limits. Ramuda: Heh~ Those two did quite well then. Rei: Yeah, there’s no mistaken it. They’re the actual thing. Laters. Do something about those from Nagoya. Ramuda: Tsk. Acting all lordly. …Well now, off to eat hitsumabushi I go~

——————————————————– Note: 1. Sasara’s heave-ho (yokkoi shoichi) is a pun, I can’t make it into words. It sounds a lot like Yokoi Shoichi, an Imperial Army sergeant from the second world war, and he elongates the words just to be accompanied by a random name with feudal title, Maru no Sukezaemon. I can’t find anything on that name so must be him being silly as usual lol. 2. Frog that flips - originally meant 'overthrown by your retorts’. Kaeru (retort) is also wordplay on frog. 3. Can’t leave Buddha be- I’m sorry for my awkward wording but basically it means 'I can’t stray away from my god’. Wordplay on Hotoke and Hottoke. 4. “Let’s beat up your trauma from back then!” - Here Sasara used 'dotsuitare’, which means 'strike it hard/beat it up’. 5. Hitsumabushi is Nagoya’s local eel dish.

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Hypnosis Mic Super Translation Masterlist

Since there’s a ton of different people translating and it’s difficult to keep track of, I thought I would try compiling a masterlist of every translation out there! Let me know if you do not want to be linked in this masterpost and I will remove it.

I will update as I find more translations and as more dramas/songs/etc. are released! Please check out @eng-hypnosismic‘s page, FAQ, and masterlist for recommended order to listen/read!

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I was reading every Hypmic translation up to date and memed to keep myself sane during. Since no one on my twitter knows anything about Hypmic, I’m posting them here for y’all.

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gildatheplant

Literally any other colour would’ve been a better choice guys.

minty-mayhem

I’d like to point out that the colour red has more positive than negative meanings.

prescribedburning-deactivated20

im sorry but this reply absolutely killed me

red can mean whatever the heck you want it to mean, that is never going to change that this straight up looks like they DRAGGED A BLOODY BODY ACROSS THE FUCKING FLOOR 😂

elsegame

Hi fun fact, colors do have meaning and there is a legit thing called color theory. Red does has more positive connotations than negative like the @mintymaiden said. Red is associated with more love, lust, passion than blood and death just like the chart shows you but If you want, here’s a link for you to check it out yourself. Also, check out “The Designer’s Dictionary of Color” by Sean Adams. Have fun learning something

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-Designer

What isColor Theory? Color theory is a term used to describe the collection of rules and guidelines regarding the use of color in art and de

youngdiasporan

I think y’all are missing the point here.

forlovefromfear

You can theorize to Nebraska and back but that doesn’t change my immediate reaction which is that someone is literally dragging a corpse around

jhenne-bean

I like that the presumption here is that “No One On Tumblr Has Heard of Color Theory, Let Me Explain in Depth” rather than simply acknowledging that the VISUAL EFFECTS of this particular color choice, applied in the manner it was, can still amount to “this is a hospital and that looks like blood”

like, color theory doesn’t exist in a vacuum. If your design of choice for Blood Red Paint is asymmetric splatters and sploches against the wall, or in this case, a snail trail on the hallway’s floor, an infographic won’t override the viewers’ instinct.