I'm back to translating the second volume of Gyuttoshite, an ultra adorable drama CD series by Fortissimo, and I have to keep pausing because whenever ToriKou says anything at all in my ear I shiver. It's not fair at all.
What? Thought we were done? Here is our little extra treat for missing last week. =p
We got another Drama CD track for you~ Sorry, not Alice this time. (I promise I’m working on it, don’t look at me like that! D=) This is “Let Me Hug You” voiced by Hirakawa Daisuke. It’s a short, cute little CD we’ll be tossing out here and there. You can go check it out on our YouTube channel! Enjoy~
This is my first time translating a drama CD by myself, although I've done other translations before. Still, never translated anything just by ear before... whooo. How I felt afterwards in a word? Exhilarated. I feel so proud of myself~ Even if I also feel like I did terribly XD
Your boyfriend in this volume is Serizawa Tsukasa, age 25. He's your childhood friend from next door is and a sweet older brother type guy, kind and good at cheering people up, especially those he really cares about, yet he has a bit of a mischievous side when he feels like it. I'd give him a solid "A" on the "boyfriend material" grading scale; he's not a guy you'll ever get bored around and he doesn't totally smother, plus he's pretty talented and smart yet believable. It should be noted that both he and you live at home still, at least in the beginning of the album, so you're still next door to one another.
As with other Fortissimo albums, he narrates the entire story, sometimes repeating things you say. If you have the album, listen with headphones, because the 3D sound makes it soooo worth it. It should be noted that just Fortissimo always makes it clear when the characters just sleep together and when they do more than that, so only assume that something happened if it's really heavily implied. I left out sound effects here for the most part because I'm lazy |D I know it reads a little funny, but again, I was lazy, so I didn't pay too much attention to the flow. As long as it's comprehensible, I'm good.
I kept laughing translating this first track. Yes, I'm terrible at English because it's my native language and I haven't been studying it as a major in college for years. XDD
Additional translation notes are at the end.
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Track 1: Prologue
You've finished all the questions? Good job. Then let's see what answers you came up with. First problem is... correct. Second is... unfortunately, incorrect.
All right, I've finished grading your work. Um, for your English tenses, you scored sixty points out of a hundred. Don't look so down! You might not be good at English, but I think you did your best. Don't cry. I understand that you're feeling impatient, but it's all right. You'll definitely pass your college application. I guarantee it. After all, I know how hard you've been studying for the entrance exam.
Do you remember when you first started studying for the entrance exam? Compared to then, you've learned so much. So have confidence in yourself. You can definitely do it.
Good, you've stopped crying. You'll pass the entrance exam in one go, so let's keep working hard, okay?
By the way, the college you want most to go to is the one I'm attending, isn't it? There are so many other colleges- why did you pick that one? Eh? You want to go to the same college as me? I see! That makes me really happy.
Of course I'm happy! You're like a younger sister to me, after all!
Why the sad face? Did I say something wrong?
You... like me...?
It's not a nuisance! After all, I've... loved you for the longest time. To be honest, I wanted to tell you so after you entrance exam... but you said it first.
Yeah. Right now, I want you to focus on your studies, because I want to attend the same college as you. But when you've passed your exam, may I confess to you again? Until then, keep studying hard.
Good girl. Now let's continue studying.
Track 2: Date at home
Ahhh... it's raining out. And just when we were going to go to the amusement park too... I can't help but be disappointed. Still, sometimes a carefree date at home isn't so bad either.
Anyway, I should call her and ask what she's planning to do today instead.
Hello? Haha, good morning. Did you just wake up? Have you seen the weather outside? Unfortunately, it looks like we'll have to save the trip to the amusement park for next week. Instead, why not come visit my house? Today my dad and mom went out and aren't home right now.
I've got the romance movie you mentioned before, so let's watch it together. Haha, all right, I'll have your favorite orange pekoe tea waiting.
Oh, she's here. Welcome! That was quick, as expected of my neighbor! (1) Have a seat on the couch over there and I'll bring the tea right in.
Here you are, enjoy. Is it good? Good. Then how about we start the movie?
Hey, is it all right if I sit a little closer?
Hugging you like this is so calming. Is it calming for you too? Then for the whole length of the movie I'll keep hugging you.
This entire scene where the main character confessed to the heroine was really touching, wasn't it? "Would you say words of love like that," you ask? Well... it's a little embarrassing, but...
... I love you. You are all that I need. May I... kiss those adorable lips of yours?
I'm sorry, the movie ended during that time! Haha, since the movie is over... shall we continue?
Track 3: A bar at night
It's been a while since we've gone on a date after work. I've been working overtime a lot lately and getting home late.
What is it, that you're staring at me like that? Really? If you're saying I look cool, then I'm glad I wore this suit. Since you've just returned from work too, your whole atmosphere is different as well. You look amazing.
What do you want to drink? This place has many different cocktails to choose from. Hmm, what do you think of the Pink Lady cocktail? It's made of gin, grenadine syrup, lemon juice, and egg whites. As its name suggests, it's a pretty pink colored cocktail. Is that good?
A Pink Lady and a gin tonic, please!
Since I come here a lot to drink for work related reasons, naturally I've learned a lot of the tonic names. The atmosphere of this bar is nice, isn't it? One of my seniors from work showed me this place.
The cocktails are here. Let's toast.
Well? Is it tasty? I'm glad you like it!
Eh? You've already drank it all? Eh!? Another!?
Excuse me, another Pink Lady please!
Here it is. ... Don't you think your pace is a little fast? Are you all right? If you keep drinking like tha- uwaa!? What is it, hugging me so suddenly? Hey now, people are staring. If you're this sweet when this drunk... I don't know if I'll be able to keep my own reason about me.
Eh? She fell asleep!? And the atmosphere was just getting good too... It can't be helped. It'd be a shame to wake her, so I'll have to carry her home.
Barmaster, I'd like my check please.
Oof... It looks like this time your low capacity for alcohol put you out too soon. But you're so cute when drunk.
Track 4: Stargazing
Here, I've brought hot cocoa. Drink this to warm up.
Well? Are you a bit warmer now? You're still shivering... poor thing. I know, I'll hug you and warm you up that way.
The last time we did this, we search for the constellation Leo. Back then we were both just in elementary school (2) and snuck out of our houses together, but we got caught by our parents when they came to find us. We didn't get to see it in the end...
You said, "We didn't get to see a shooting star!" and cried so much. I've never forgotten that. (3) That's why this time I was determined to show you Leo.
Ah! A shooting star! Look, another, and another shooting start! It's so beautiful!
That's right! If you spot a shooting star, you're supposed to make a wish!
So, what did you wish for? I wished to always be with you, of course.
Track 5: A depressed day
Hello? Calling at this hour... what's the matter? ... You made a big mistake at work and they got mad at you? If you're that upset, I'll come over right away. Wait just a bit.
Don't worry about me. If things are hard for you, I want to be at your side. I'll be there soon.
Good evening! May I enter your room?
You've been crying on your bed, haven't you? May I lay next to you?
I'll hold you like this until you've calmed down. Will you tell me just what happened?
... So something like that happened... I see. Even though you worked so hard, you still messed up.
You know, when I first started work where I am now, I made the same mistake you did. The customer got mad, and I was really depressed about it.
"Failure is the mother of success." In other words, you can learn from this failure and get it right next time. You'll feel much better then.
See, you'll be all right. I know you'll get it right next time.
It looks like your tears have stopped. Thank goodness. If you're ever having a hard time, just call me and I'll come running right to you.
If it's all right with you... could we sleep like this together in your bed...? Somehow the thought of parting right now makes me feel lonely.
... Thank you. If you're here with me, I'm certain I'll have a wonderful dream.
Good night.
Track 6: Memory album
You can come in! Welcome, I was just looking at a photo album from when we were young. Would you like to look through it together?
We were as close as family, so there are lots of pictures of us together. Look, do you remember this photo? It's from the first time we went to the ocean together.
"We were at the ocean but there are no pictures of me swimming," you say? That's because you didn't actually go in the water. "The waves are so scary!" you cried and put up a real fuss. Eventually, instead of swimming, we had supper in the house by the ocean and went home. Well, thinking back on it now, it was still a fun memory.
Oh, look! This one's so nostalgic. It's a picture of you giving me a kiss. What's more, it wasn't just the one time, but lots of times~
You don't remember? When we were little, you always wanted to kiss me. "I want a kiss, a kiss!" you'd say all the time.
Just like back then, we've kissed so many times... Are you embarrassed? Then I'll...
Well? Do you remember from when we were young yet?
Your reactions after I kiss you are too cute. I want to see more of them.
Track 7: Cooking together
Hmm... ground beef, onions, nutmeg, potatoes and carrots... canned corn, milk, and fresh cream. Today we'll be making hamburgers (4) and corn soup! That's right, your favorite foods.
Our families will be having lunch together today. Usually I cook by myself, but what new wind is blowing that you'd want to cook with me? You want to show me your home skills?
Hahaha! I'm sorry, it's just that I've never seen you cook before! All right, if you insist, I'll observe your cooking skills!
Let's finishing shopping quickly so we can return home.
Okay! All the ingredients are gathered, so we can finally start cooking! Hmm, why don't you start by mincing the onions?
Here's the kitchen knife for the onions. Take care not to cut your hand. In the meantime, I'll take care of chopping up the other vegetables.
Hmm? What's the matter? You're handling the kitchen knife very stiffly. Is it because you don't know how to mince the onions?
Haha, I thought you wanted to show me how well you cook. I'm only joking. Don't worry, I'll show you how to cut them properly.
If you can tolerate me standing behind you like this, we can chop these together.
Being this close together... makes the heart race a little, doesn't it?
First, you need to slice the top off of the onion, after which you skin it. Next, cut it in half and then lengthwise, and then slice it finely. Right, just like that.
Now turn it sideways and lay it down, after which you chop firmly in a downward motion. See, that's how you mince it. Well done!
Try doing the next one on your own. You're very welcome.
You know, being able to cook together is really great, isn't it? It's sort of like we're newlyweds.
So just like newlyweds would... chuu~
Track 8: A cold
What shop should we visit next?
Hmm? Your face is really red. Now that I think about it, you haven't been as energetic as usual since this morning. Do you maybe have a fever? Hold on a moment, I'll check your forehead for a temperature.
I knew it, you have an awful fever! Why didn't you say anything!?
You idiot! We can go on a date anytime! I'll hail a taxi and we'll head right home.
Let's go to your room. You should climb in bed straight away. Until your parents come home, I'll stay right here with you so you won't be lonely.
I'll get you some cold medicine. Is there anything else you want? "There should be pudding in the fridge"? All right, I'll just be a moment.
Sorry for the wait. Here are the pudding and cold medicine. First, the pudding. I'll feed it to you.
Are you all right with leaning against me? If I'm holding you from behind, I can support you. Here, say "ahh."
Is it tasty? I see, thank goodness. Here, another bite. Say "ahh" again!
Now for the cold medicine. Here's some water and the medicine.
It looks like you've finally fallen asleep. Even though you weren't feeling well, you still pushed yourself to go on a date with me... thank you. But you shouldn't be so careless, especially not for me.
Please, recover from your cold quickly.
Track 9: At the Hot Spring Resort
Wow, what a luxurious supper! As expected of a top class hot spring resort! Now we can eat! But first, a toast!
Mmm, this Thai sashimi is so fresh and delicious! It's from the nearby harbor.
Good, I'm glad you're satisfied. Before now, we've been to a lot of French and Italian restaurants for your birthday, haven't we? That's why I thought that for a change of pace we'd go to a hot spring resort. Besides, I've wanted to come with you to one for a long time.
Ahhh, that was delicious. Are you full now? Now that we've eaten supper, why not enter the hot spring? This rented room has an open air bath- let's go together.
When we were young, we used to bathe together a lot, didn't we? Here... I'll help you take off your yukata.
Let's go.
Ahhh... there's so much room here. This is paradise, paradise.
Your skin is... so pale and beautiful... and so smooth.
Are you embarrassed that I can see your body? Then... if I embrace you like this, I can't see your body.
Hugging while wearing nothing feels very good, doesn't it? ... I love you.
Thanks to kissing you like this, I really... want you.
I think we should get out soon... If we want to continue, we'll have to exit the bath...
Track 10: The next morning
Good morning. Did you sleep well?
Yesterday... I was able to show you just how much I love you. (5) Right now I'm very happy...
You're so cute when embarrassed.
I really want to be able to greet the morning with you like this from now on. Haha, I'm not talking about coming to the harbor again together. What I mean is that I want to graduate from being just your "neighbor."
In other words... I want to live together, with you as my bride.
Yes. I treasure being with you so much... Will you marry me?
... Thank you for wanting to be my bride. I'm so glad that we can become a real family.
I love you, my adorable wife.
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Translation Notes:
1- He actually says, "Otonari-san," so it's more like "Miss Next Door," but that sounds so odd...
2- For those of you outside the USA, somewhere in the range of 5-12 years
3- lit, "I've kept that in my heart this whole time."
4- Japanese "hamburgers" are a little different from what we're used to when we think of hamburgers. They're served without a bun and covered in a special sauce, usually with rice or sometimes potatoes as a side. Go HERE (http://justhungry.com/hambaagu-or-hambaagaa-japanese-hamburgers) for an easy recipe.
5- There's got to be a better way to translate "ai shi aete" than that...
Thanks meruhincet for catching what he said at the start of track 7; I seriously just couldn't HEAR him OTL Listened to it like fifteen times and gave up. (Plus I don't like corn soup so I wouldn't know how to make it ^^;;)
Final notes:
Gah... huge chunks of this seem soooo much more perverted when you can't hear how shyly or gently he's talking. Tsukasa is not a pervert- he's a man in love and is a bit of a romantic, plus he's very honest. He's so very cute and sweet and without voicing, a lot of that is lost.
Anyway, this went faster than I realized it would. I think I'm going to get started on the next album very soon...
