I am once again in your asks asking for more tenn content.
Specifically about him being so bratty and complaining in bed in your post, I'd be nice if the reader took such thorough care of him that he becomes soft and malleable :)
He'd look so sweet and adorable to every other person who looked at him. His outward personality made everyone think he was an angel, all polite and sweet. To you though, sometimes he'd hiss and snarl, making you laugh a little at the contrast. He was sharp, snarky words often filled with annoyance.
Rolling your eyes a little, you stared down at him. Right now, he was neither scary nor angelic, and right now, he was here, hissing out insults and gasps in-between moans.
How cute.
"You're so mean, ah-! Making me look like an idiot, t-touching me like this.."
You raised an eyebrow. Clearly he couldn't think straight, because that made no sense at all. "You're the one making a fool of yourself, complaining, and yet you're the one leaning into me, hmm?"
Every time you stroked his overstimulated cock he'd choke back a gasp, complaining about something. He'd say something about how mean you are, how annoying, and thrust his hips to you anyways. What a liar.
"Tenn, shh.. despite being overstimulated, you're doing so well for me. See?" At your words, you bit at his neck a little, speeding your hand up. You weren't lying, because even though he complained, he'd spread his legs like you asked him to. Tenn was just trying to cover up how overwhelmed he was.
The wet sounds made by your hand and Tenn's whimpers sounded like music to your ears. Less and less insults came from his mouth, slowly replaced by hurried whispers of your name. God, he was so irresistible like this.
"It's okay, shh.. Tenn, you're so pretty like this, so good for me. You're doing amazing for me pretty boy. Just a little more okay?"
At your sweet, sweet words, he relaxed a bit in your arms, unconsciously tipping his head to expose more of his neck to you. His soft hair tickled you a little, and you smiled to yourself. He was so cute, letting out little "ah, ah ah-!" every time you rubbed his cock in a perfect way. Poor thing, he couldn't hold up the bratty persona for long if he was leaking everywhere like this..
Facing you, he let out a shaky breath, face flushed and sweating. His pink eyes filled with want, the beginning of tears forming in them. Suddenly, he grunted, pulling himself together for a second. Shyness taking over, he looked away.
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"Taking Pride In" Idolish7 S1 DVD Vol 7 Drama CD Translation
Below the cut is my translation for the drama CD that came with the Idolish7 Season 1 vol 7 DVD! I hadn't seen this translated yet and one of my friends was curious what the story was about, so I decided to translate it for her. ^_^ There were a few lines where I couldn't understand one word no matter how many times I listened to it, so I translated it based on all the words I could understand + what made sense in context (this is why I prefer to translate text-based things T_T). But I did my best throughout to be as accurate as possible! Enjoy! ^_^
Taking Pride In
Interviewer: So then, you’re preparing for the Black or White Music Fantasia Male Idol Category, Trigger’s Center Kujo Tenn-san and Idolish7’s Center Nanase Riku-san. Thank you for talking with me today.
Tenn: Thanks for having me.
Riku: Thanks for having me.
Interviewer: You two are the same age and have the same birthday, that’s quite the coincidence!
Riku: Ah…
Tenn: It sure is.
Interviewer: It kind of feels like a fateful meeting. What’s your impression of each other?
Tenn: He’s a wonderful singer and a worthy rival.
Riku: I feel the same way! He’s cool and perfect but kind, Tenn—
Tenn: Heh—
Riku: Trigger is someone I’ve always admired. Standing on the same stage, getting to battle them, it makes me really happy.
Tenn: Thank you, Nanase-san.
Riku: Ah hah.
Interviewer: Thank you two for today. Well then, I’ll be taking my leave.
Tenn: Thanks for your hard work.
Riku: Thanks for your hard work! Um, wait! If you have time, would you want to get food or something with me?
Tenn: Sorry, but I have plans.
Riku: I see.
Tenn: I’m looking forward to Black or White.
Riku: Yeah! I’m also looking forward to it! With the members of Idolish7, we’ll beat Trigger! I’ll show you I can reach your level, Kujo-san!
Tenn: We won’t lose. See you.
Riku: Then I’ll see you at Black or White.
*knock knock*
Tsumugi: Riku-san? Good job with the interview!
Riku: Thanks for all your hard work, Manager.
Tsumugi: Ah. Are you okay?
Riku: Yeah. I was a little nervous about having an interview with Tenn-nii since I didn’t know what to say or not say. But as Idolish7’s Center, I feel like I was able to talk with Trigger’s Center Kujo Tenn. Having to talk with him as if he’s someone I don’t know is a bit lonely, but I’ve made my resolve. We will beat Trigger! I want Tenn-nii, ah, that person to recognize me.
Tsumugi: Riku-san.
Riku: Ah but up it’s not like up until now I wasn’t determined. Now I REALLY am fired up!
Tsumugi: I know! Good luck with your goal of winning Black or White!
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Takanashi: It’s finally Black or White.
Banri: Yeah. A lot of things happened but they did their best and made it this far in such a short amount of time!
Kinako: Myu myuu!
Takanashi: Ha ha, that’s right, Banri-kun. Those boys are amazing idols.
Banri: They’re an idol group that’s the pride of Takanashi Productions. They’re no longer the simple lunches, they’ve reached the gourmet status.
Takanashi: Yeah, all over Japan they’ve made people happy. On this last night of the year, they’ll give everyone the best seven-colored rainbow, and we’ll continue to watch over them with all our might.
Banri: Yes, President!
Kinako: Myu myuu myuu!
Banri: Ha ha, of course with Kinako!
Kinako: Myuu!
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Mitsuki: (singing) We want more and more of this excitement to reach you…
Yamato: Mitsu, you’re still out here singing in the yard even though it’s cold?
Mitsuki: Ah, Yamato-san. I got kinda lost in thought. A year ago I didn’t know if I could become an idol, and now here I am appearing in the Black or White on the last day of the year.
Yamato: Doesn’t feel real, huh?
Mitsuki: I think… that it feels real. But it’s like, scary and I want to cry, it’s a strange feeling. It’s too early to pat myself on the back since we haven’t won yet, but it’s different compared to other times. Ah, what about you, Yamato-san?
Yamato: I’m not sure about myself. I feel like I want to tell you guys to work your hardest and win, but I also want to tell you guys to relax.
Mitsuki: Ha ha ha. What a big shot. Telling us to relax before our first Black or White is kinda impossible, isn’t it?
Yamato: Ha ha ha. On the day of we’ll all be frozen stiff with nerves.
Nagi: Hello~
Yamato: Ah, another nervous guy appeared.
Nagi: Hm? What are you talking about?
Mitsuki: Nagi, are you nervous? When we face Black or White, will your heart be pounding?
Nagi: Of course it will be!
Yamato: Really? Even you?
Nagi: Ladies all over Japan will be paying attention to our singing. My heart will be all a-flutter!
Yamato: Ah, that’s what you meant.
Nagi: There’s no day more amazing than that! Black or White is a promise to bring happiness! The seven of us have finally reached that treasure island! Like a shining treasure, even if we’re sleepy, even if our bodies are weary, we’ll keep adventuring so that we can take pride in ourselves and become the best in the world. Don’t you think?
Mitsuki: Yeah, I agree. We went through a lot, like rain and storms.
Yamato: That’s true. That concert in the storm was really hard. Riku even collapsed.
Nagi: We deepened our bonds in those moments.
(singing) Let our Joker flag
Yamato: (singing) fly high
That’s right. Riku’s secret connection to Trigger gives this kind of a fateful feeling.
Mitsuki: Speaking of the fateful connection to Trigger, when we went to their concert, that was one of the first times we really felt that bond, wasn’t it?
Nagi: Oh, when we danced at the entrance of the venue, right?
Tamaki: You guys! What are you doing out there?
Sougo: Aren’t you cold? Please don’t catch a cold.
Mitsuki: Tamaki! Sougo!
Tamaki: Are you lookin’ at the stars? I know that the three-star constellation is Orion.
Mitsuki: Stars? Ohh there are a lot of stars! You can see the stars so clearly in the winter!
Sougo: If I recall correctly, Orion is a person. People in the past saw this as a person?
Tamaki: Sou-chan’s aesthetic sense is kinda off.
Sougo: And just what do you mean by that?
Nagi: Tamaki, do you know if there’s a constellation that’s even more like us than Orion?
Tamaki: A constellation like us?
Yamato: I know! I learned about it in school a long time ago. Uhh, it was like Hishaku [dipper] or something…
[Translator note: this whole section below doesn’t translate well into English because Yamato is thinking about the Big Dipper, which in Japanese is Hokuto Shichisei and the shichisei part means seven stars, but says it as the word hishyaku aka dipper/ladle, and Tamaki is saying it’s the same thing as the Japanese monster Hishaku except Tamaki is also confused by thinking Hishaku is the sea monster who sinks ships uses a ladle-like motion when Hishaku is actually a cell-sized monster that people thought was the cause of illness before modern medicine taught them about germs, all while Nagi keeps seeing the ladle motion as if it’s a cat paw motion]
Mitsuki: Oh, yeah! Uhh what was it called again? Arggh uhh I’m drawing a blank…
Nagi: What? Hishaku?
Tamaki: It’s like… a sea monster that sinks ships, using this motion.
Nagi: Oh! Meow!
Tamaki: Ah, no, no, not a cat’s paw type of movement, it’s like a hishaku [ladle] kind of movement.
Nagi: What? Hishaku?
Tamaki: Like I said, it’s a sea monster that makes a motion like this.
Nagi: Okay! Meow~!
Tamaki: No, no, nooo!
Sougo: Wow, their conversation is going in a loop.
Mitsuki: Hm? What are you looking up on your phone, Old Man?
Yamato: Well, I thought I’d research on the internet about the Hishaku constellation.
Mitsuki: Try to remember it on your own! They say that if you give up trying to remember things your brain cells will die!
Yamato: No way. If that’s true, I think a lot of them have already died.
Riku: We’re back! It’s cold, so why is everyone out here in the yard?
Iori: I heard a cat mewing. Is there a cat? Or a kitten? What color?
Sougo: There’s not a kitten, but why does the color matter?
Iori: Well, it’s just… Easier to imagine it if you know the color, you know?
Sougo: Is that so?
Tamaki: Even though we were talking about Hishaku, Nagicchi kept going “Meow.”
Iori: So it was your mewing. Don’t do such misleading things. How did a conversation about Hishaku lead to him making cat meow sounds?
Sougo: At first we were talking about stars. There’s a hishyaku (ladle)-shaped constellation, but when we were explaining it to Nagi-kun, Tamki-kun’s gesture made Nagi-kun go “Meow!” and they got stuck in a loop. On the other side of things, Mitsuki-san and Yamato-san couldn’t remember the name of the constellation and started to worry about memory decline.
Iori: Osaka-san, thank you for that detailed explanation.
Yamato: Sou, do you remember the name of the constellation?
Sougo: I do, we learned about it in school.
Riku: I know too! It’s got seven stars, right? Can I say the answer?
Mitsuki: Wait, Riku! Give us a hint first!
Riku: Sure thing! Umm, the first part is “ho” and the last part is “i”!
Mitsuki and Yamato: I got it! Pick me, pick me!
Riku: Okay, the two of you say it on three! One, two, three!
Mitsuki and Yamato: Hokuto Shichisei! [The Big Dipper]
Riku: Ding ding ding! That’s correct!
Yamato and Mitsuki: Yay!
Nagi: Bingo! A seven-starred constellation! It’s like our Patron Saint!
Riku: Is it?
Nagi: I have just declared it as such!
Yamato: You can make decisions about the Milky Way? Wow.
Riku: It’s amazing the Big Dipper will be looking out for us! I bet we can beat Trigger at Black or White!
Mitsuki: Ah, that’s right, we were talking about Trigger and the day that we first went to their live.
Sougo: It sure brings back memories, huh? Trigger was so cool.
(singing) Let’s go, wake me up…
Riku: (singing) From this unending dream, together…
Today I got to talk with Tenn-nii for the first time in a while.
Yamato: What did Kujo say?
Riku: He said, “We won’t lose.”
Iori: We’re not going to lose. We’ll beat Trigger. With the way we are now, we can transform this era.
Mitsuki: Yeah, you’re right!
Sougo: Yes, everyone let’s do our best! Uh, Tamaki-kun?
Tamaki: The conversation from before…
Sougo: From before? About the Big Dipper?
Tamaki: I thought it was my lucky star. Like it was my mom watching over me.
Riku: Tamaki…
Tamaki: That’s why, we’re gonna win Black or White. And when we win, it’d be nice if my mom and Aya can see it.
Sougo: I’m sure they’ll see it and that Aya-chan wants to find you too.
Tamaki: Eh heh. Yeah.
Riku: It’d be nice if everyone’s wishes came true. A lot happened, but it’s because of everyone here that I made it this far. I have friends who acknowledge me and put their hope in me. And it’s not just us. It’s our fans, Manager and other staff, as well as Trigger. It’d be nice if we can repay everyone’s feelings on the stage at Black or White.
Iori: Let’s make that wish come true. Even if the stars are covered by clouds, we will be those shining stars. Let’s make Idolish7’s name resound all throughout Japan.
Nagi: Yes! Let’s make a miracle happen!
Mitsuki: Yeah, let’s do it!
Tamaki: Let’s become #1 in Japan!
Yamato: Yeah, this is our moment in the spotlight! With a flash and a bang, we’ll go all out to make it the best New Year’s Eve!
Sougo: Let’s sing in a way that’s worthy of our opponent Trigger! Let’s sing with everything we’ve got!
Riku: Yeah! We won’t lose, Tenn-nii, Trigger!
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Tenn: It’s finally Black or White.
Gaku: Tenn, how did your talk with Nanase go?
Ryuu: Were you okay? The weekly magazines have been talking about the rumors that Tenn and Riku are twins, after all.
Tenn: Don’t worry, it was just about the centers of rival groups.
Gaku: Are you good with that?
Tenn: You got a problem? I am Trigger’s Kujo Tenn. You acknowledge me as the center, don’t you?
Ryuu: We do. As Trigger, let’s give a performance at Black or White that we won’t regret! For the sake of the fans that have been cheering us on, as well as for Idolish7, the group that’s been challenging us with all their might.
Gaku: Yeah!
Tenn: Of course!
Anesagi: Everyone, your new song for Black or White is done.
Gaku: New song?
Anesagi: A new composer has prepared it for you. I explained it to you before, didn’t I? It wasn’t the President’s order for Idolish7’s song to be stolen. I reflected on it as well and realized it was too much pressure to ask you all to keep pretending you didn’t know.
Ryuu: Anesagi-san…
Anesagi: The President surely thought the same. That’s why you need to please stop doing things like cutting the President’s phone line.
Tenn: Ryuu scared him with his threats, huh?
Gaku: That was really impressive…
Ryuu: W-was it?
Tenn: So then, what’s our new song’s name?
President Yaotome: Leopard Eyes.
Gaku: Dad…
President Yaotome: It’s the perfect song for Trigger that I’d been searching for. Show me how serious you all are!
Gaku: Heh. Like you have to tell us. We’re never anything but serious!
Ryuu: Leopard Eyes… On the last night of this year, we’ll go out there and sing the best song just like we always do!
Tenn: That’s right. We’re Trigger. We’ll take on this challenge and go up against Idolish7 fair and square! This is how we’ll settle it, Riku.
My top 10 Idolish7 PERFORMANCES in the anime series
Now this isn't a ranking of my favourite SONGS (if it were, Secret Night would be on top), but rather my favourite performances in the anime. This combines the factors of the song itself, story significance and how the character's perform the number.
(Spoilers for all 3 seasons so far)
Number 10: Silver Sky (RE:vale)
A great introduction to RE:vale for the season 2 premier. This is one of the songs I listen to a lot in my own time, imagining the choreography from the scene. I'm always a little nervous when new characters first get introduced in a defined show, wondering how it'll shake up dynamics, but the introductions of RE:vale (and later ZOOL) were done so well in my opinion.
Number 9: Perfection Gimmick (Idolish7)
An unexpected bop from my least favourite member of Idolish7 (don't hate me, I like Iori, he's just at the bottom). I love how different the sound and visuals are from Idolish7's usual style, reflecting the shift in centres from Riku to Iori. It's also a scene that feels really conflicting as a viewer; while the performance is amazing and it's great that Iori could take on the mantle, you feel bad for Riku, especially when fans begin to clash over who's the better centre.
Number 8: Dis One (Re:vale)
The colours and visuals are great, and the payoff of Momo regaining his voice in the first verse feels great - I really love Momo, he's in my top 3 characters in the show. I also love the setting during this song, as it cuts between the performance and the chase scene with the Zero-impersonator. It made for a scene that was both tense and hype. It really made for an epic season 2 finale.
Number 7: Shine on the Sea (TRIGGER - Ryunosuke's solo version)
Ryunosuke did become my favourite idol in the show, especially after season 3 and ESPECIALLY after this scene. Having to take on the mantle of their make-or-break concert alone, when TRIGGER are already in jeopardy made for some brilliant tension, and the slow start this solo version of the song has just sells it completely (to a point where I always get disappointed when the album version starts with Tenn's voice - like Ryunosuke OWNS that song for me now.)
Number 6: Imperial Chain (ZOOL)
Is it cheating to include an end credits song with no story significance? Not in this case, in which I found these end credits ABSOLUTELY UNSKIPPABLE EVERY TIME. An episode would end, some kind of completely jaw-dropping cliffhanger would happen, and then BAM - that beat drop! Like the kidnapping scene - BAM! Momo on the balcony - BAM! It really sold Tsukumo and ZOOL as a serious threat to our favourite idol groups.
Number 5: Secret Night (TRIGGER, First Beat version)
A fantastic introduction to our novice Idolish7's flashy rivals. This song was a perfect build up to TRIGGER's presence of prestige in the first season. The choreography's on point, the visuals are great, the voices are stunning, the beat is fantastic. I think its a great contrast to Monster Generation as a 'main introductory song' for a group. It's my favourite song in the show, partly because of the amazing introduction it brought for TRIGGER. (After their performance, I half expected the camera to cut to a nervous Idolish7 - "oh we're DOOMED" like Tina from Glee)
Number 4: Poisonous Gangster (ZOOL)
A perfect, suspenseful ending to the first half of season 3. The beat and visuals really build up the antagonistic force ZOOL threatens to bring to the show, topping off all the distress that's been building up with TRIGGER. I love the hip hop sound, very different from the rest of the groups. (I also loved the small detail of Minami and Torao not singing their verse parts yet, displaying their lack of training for the sake of ZOOL being intended as a fad). And while the lyrics seemed corny the first time, as I got to know ZOOL I found them to be perfect for the group's personality. (And the shot of President Yaotome's rage on the line translated "You don't belong here anymore" just KILLS ME)
Number 3: Taiyo no Esperanza (RE:vale)
A fantastic declaration of resistance from RE:vale in the face of Tsukumo's adversity. The dancing is on point, and I love the silent but perseverant presence of TRIGGER. I also love the moments of closeness between RE:vale in the choreography, highlighting their strong bond that felt challenged in the last season. Also, I WANT Momo and Yuki's outfits from this song - in my opinion they're the COOLEST in the entire show.
Number 2: Secret Night (TRIGGER, Third Beat version)
A SHARP contrast from the season 1 performance of Secret Night, stripped of their prestigious stage as they dance on the streets in the rain (a direct parallel to some of Idolish7's season 1 songs). I love how fired up they seem in the face of adversity, dancing as they always do in spite of their new unfortunate circumstances. Anasagi lamenting their downfall as she watches their performance always gets me too, as well as Riku's reaction as his and Tenn's roles have become reversed compared to season 1.
Number 1: Monster Generation (IDOLISH7)
Here it is, the OG. It's probably a boring choice for Number 1, being the unofficial theme song of Idolish7 themselves, but I DON'T CARE. It slaps EVERY TIME. A FANTASTIC number with fun visuals that gives a perfect taste of the enjoyment I would find as I got further into this wonderful show. I love how they each get a line in the verse, I love the way Riku wags his finger at the "誰より先まで" lyric in the chorus (I replay that part so much) and the chorus is INFECTIOUS. An AMAZING start to an AMAZING show.