[Loulou*di S3V1 L 3-5] Hana-Doll 3rd Season THINK OF ME:MONO Translation
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Interviewer A: In regards to the impromptu live show recently, I actually got a chance to see it personally. It was truly amazing!
Ageha: Thank you very much. I’m glad we got to spend some of your precious time together.
Interviewer B: With this, Loulou*di’s had their full comeback, right?
Ageha: Yes. We were able to welcome another day together without a hitch. It’s just that, right now, I’m overwhelmed by feelings of pride and gratitude.
Interviewer C: On the topic of the addition of a new member to the current lineup, have there been any instances of opposition or–
Ageha: None at all.
Interviewer C: Eh? But…
Ageha: We deeply apologize for keeping you all waiting as well as for the concern caused. I cannot deny that there were obstacles. However, let me make myself clear: the original members are also the new Loulou*di.
Interviewer D: There are high expectations for the continuously improving Loulou*di. During the tour after this, will there be a chance to hear from Rui-san and Toki-san?
Ageha: Of course, there will be an opportunity for them to give their comments. However, we will still continue to put on live shows for a while, so in order to adjust to conditions, we will have to end here for today.
(Screen switches off)
Girl A: What an amazing interview… as expected of Ageha-sama!
Girl B: Right? I’m so glad I got to see them have a full comeback! The recent live show somehow felt just like a dream.
Girl A: I feel you.
Girl B: But now that I think about it, I feel like maybe Ageha-sama’s not really back to form yet…
Girl A: Aren’t you just imagining it? You probably think so ‘cause it’s been a long time.
Girl B: But, during that interview, Ageha-sama spoke as if Kaito-san wasn’t even a member at all… It’s kinda sad.
Girl A: It’s because that guy betrayed Ageha-sama’s expectations and backed out by himself. Can’t help it if he feels like he didn’t suit Loulou*di.
Girl B: Yeah, sure, but…
Girl A: Could it be that… you don’t like Toki-san?
Girl B: N-no, I think it’s great that he joined.
Girl A: Then are you saying that Ageha-sama was wrong?
Girl B: That’s not what I meant…
Girl A: Then I think it’s better if you stop saying things like that.
Girl B: … Yeah, you’re right. Sorry. Loulou*di’s finally back and I’m saying all these uncalled-for things…
Girl A: No, I’m sorry too. I might have come off too strongly.
Girl B: Not at all, don’t worry about it!
Girl A: Thanks. I get that it feels strange with a new member joining, but let’s make this conversation just between us. I won’t tell anyone, so relax. … Ah, look at the time! I’ve got to go.
Girl B: Okay, see you!
(Girl A leaves, starts talking on the phone)
Girl A: Hello? Yep, I’m just leaving the karaoke box. Yeah, we watched the interview together. Everyone’s meeting in 30 minutes, right? … Mm, yeah, that’s what it felt like. I think she better be more careful with what she says. I get that she’s still worked up about Kaito-san leaving, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to say stuff that might sound like you doubt Ageha-sama. If she talks like that at a venue where there’s other Loumiels, who knows what they might say? Let’s persuade her again the next time we all meet up. … Mm, see you later then.
Girl A: (hangs up) Seriously, that girl is just way too honest. Like she can say what she thinks when it comes to stuff like that! Even way before they went on hiatus, she keeps saying that Ageha-sama and Rui-san aren’t charismatic at all…
Ageha: (grunting as he exercises)
Rui: So you’re still here.
Ageha: Is there something you need?
Rui: It’s about time for Toki-bou to return from the medical facility.
Ageha: I see. No matter what, he has to come back.
Rui: It seems like you’re being soft on Toki-bou.
Ageha: I can drag him over the coals and he will still happily follow me. Even if it’s to hell. How can I not use him?
Rui: I see. By the way, it seems that you’ve been into training up your body lately.
Ageha: Allow me to enlighten you, since you don’t know. Since I was young, it was drilled into me that a healthy body will lead to a healthy mind.
Rui: But, I don’t think you should push yourself too hard.
Ageha: (sighs)
Rui: … It looks quite difficult. You don’t seem to be struggling, meaning…
Ageha: Quit nitpicking and get used to it. That’s an order.
Rui: Could it be that you want to bulk up?
Ageha: No.
Rui: If you force yourself and end up ruining your body, you won’t be able to fulfill your wish.
Ageha: I won’t force myself.
Rui: Your weight has been decreasing.
Ageha: Don’t go around looking at the medical check results as you please.
Rui: Taking everything into both your mind and body may be your strength, but it backfires on you sometimes when you surpass Toki’s level.
Ageha: That’s none of your business.
Rui: Besides… (grabs Ageha)
Ageha: !! You bastard–what are you doing?! Let go of me!
Rui: A lean body and fine bones… No matter how much you hope, you won’t be able to outdo me. You should focus your attention on other areas.
Ageha: Enough with your shameless charade! I didn’t do this to challenge you!
Rui: Then why?
Ageha: It’s obvious. It’s to maintain a top condition at all times!
Rui: I don’t think putting your body through all this torture will lead to results.
Ageha: Shut up and get out of the way!
Rui: Not to mention, you won’t be able to resist the flower’s effects, no matter how much physical strength you have.
Ageha: Something like that can’t be corrected or criticized at this stage!
Rui: For all you know, everything you’re doing now may be all for naught.
Ageha: So what?!
Rui: (scoffs) Good grief.
Ageha: Shit, this is stupid!
Rui: It’s my loss, as expected.
Ageha: Rui, I have something to ask of you.
Rui: Hmm? What is it?
Ageha: Face this way and bend.
Rui: Like this?
Ageha: Yes. Maintain that position and grit your teeth.
(Ageha hits Rui)
Rui: (groans in pain)
Ageha: You’re a hundred years too early to consider yourself inferior to me.
Rui: That was… rather effective.
Ageha: It might just be thanks to my training. In return for letting me round it off by punching you in the gut, let me express my gratitude.
Rui: Then what do you intend to do to me when hitting me is not enough?
Ageha: After the live show, I’ll leave your face alone and kill you halfway.
(Ageha leaves)
Rui: … (laughs to himself) By that, you mean that no matter how many times I tick you off, you still can’t bear to kill me. I see.
Ageha: … Toki!
Toki: Ageha-san…
Ageha: You came back safely, Toki.
Toki: Came back…?
Ageha: To Loulou*di’s dorm. It’s the one and only place for you where I will be and where you can call your home. Isn’t that right?
Toki: This is… my… home?
Ageha: That’s right. You are a part of Loulou*di, both in name and reality. Every single person who watched our live show that day bore witness to that.
Toki: A part of Loulou*di…? I’m… Loulou*di’s Toki.
Ageha: Exactly.
Toki: I’m perfect. I’m perfect, right, Ageha-san?
Ageha: Yes, you’re perfect. Listen, and remember this: You’re Loulou*di’s Toki. That’s a fact no one can deny. And, from now on, if anyone dares to hurt you, no matter what, I will absolutely not let them off.
Toki: Ageha-san…
Rui: (walks in) Toki-bou.
Toki: Rui-san.
Rui: Welcome back. It seems you’ve returned safely.
Toki: I did. I’m back home.
(Audience cheering)
Ageha: (panting and starts to stumble)
Rui: Ageha.
Ageha: Don’t take it the wrong way. I’m not the one you need to bother yourself with.
Toki: (laughing)
Rui: Toki-bou.
Toki: Ageha-san, Rui-san, I did good, right?
Rui: Yes, of course.
Ageha: These never-ending cheers are proof of that.
Rui: In any case, it doesn’t seem like this enthusiasm is going to die down anytime soon. What do you say?
Ageha: We’ll reciprocate, of course. It’s the last day of the live shows, after all.
Rui: But, what about Toki-bou?
Toki: Excuse me, I’ve got something to ask of both of you.
Ageha: What is it?
Toki: It’s okay if it’s just for a little while, but could you… could you hold hands with me?
Ageha: I was wondering what you were asking for so formally. (takes his hand)
Rui: If you’re alright with this, then anytime. (takes Toki’s other hand)
Ageha: Ladies and gentlemen, please prepare yourselves, for the night is not yet ever. Bear witness to the curtain of the creeping night being shredded apart by these hands, and the screeching nightingales being torn from limb to limb.
(Audience cheers louder)
Ageha: We will never fear sin and death. We will watch the pitiful last breaths of the wretched in its full glory. There is a duty for you to fulfill, until the very end. This is a breathtakingly beautiful story of destruction.
(End of Hana-Doll Think of Me:MONO (Season 3, Volume 1 of Loulou*di))