Is he going to meet Lu Ten first or iroh? I feel like for zuko, meeting Lu Ten ‘I was almost assasinated by ozai and didn’t make it back until after uncle left and by the time you were down under I had a family’ would be better without iroh there ( mostly becayse meeting two at almost the same moment would be to much for his heart And because it would be so much more fun if he knows lu ten is alive before iroh makes it to caldera
Yeah, he’s meeting Lu Ten first. I’ve gone over everything, and I’ve decided on that for maximum angst.
"Do you even still love me?" And "Nobody has seen you in days." With danti in the glitch baby demon au maybe? 😗
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10. “Do you even still love me?”11. “Nobody’s seen you in days.”
“He’s back!” Chase shouted as he rushed into the living room where Dark was. “He’s on the porch.” Chase quickly added as Dark pushed past him. Dark opened the front door to the Septiceye House and he saw that Chase was telling the truth. Anti was back. He was back and sitting on the front steps. Dark slowly closed the door behind him and made his way to Anti, sitting down next to him before speaking.
“Nobody’s seen you in days,” Dark stated.
“Yeah.” Anti’s voice was barely above a whisper.
“Where have you been?” Dark asked.
“Why does it matter?” Anti asked back. “I can take care of myself.”
“I have never doubted that, but it’s not just you anymore. I don’t mean only the others and me, you know who I’m talking about.” Dark glanced at Anti’s stomach.
“Do you even still love me?” Anti suddenly asked.
“What?”
“Do you still love me?” Anti repeated. “I tell you I’m pregnant and your first reaction is literally nothing. You just stared.”
“I was in shock, I didn’t know what to say.” Dark placed a hand on top of Anti’s, heart aching when Anti yanked his hand away.
“You could have said something, anything.” Anti’s voice cracked. “I don’t know what’s happening to me, nothing makes sense and all I needed was to know that you would be there for me, for them, but it felt like you didn’t care.”
“I love you,” Dark said.
“Do you?”
“I love you, I love you.” Dark moved so he was in front of Anti. “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t. I have stayed here every day since you left. I haven’t stepped into my office since you stepped out that door. I haven’t slept or ate or done anything but worry about you and make sure the others are okay.” Dark took Anti’s hands in his own, a warmth in his chest when Anti kept them there. “I’ve been making sure that Robbie’s okay and that Henrik and Chase stayed calm. I had to tie Jackie down to prevent him from going off as well after you because I knew you didn’t want that but it took everything in me to not do it myself.”
“Dark.” Anti’s eyes started to fill with tears.
“I’m willing to do whatever it takes for you. I have spent my entire existence focused on myself and my want of vengeance but you have made me realize there is more in this world than that.” Dark took a hand and placed it on Anti’s cheek, using his thumb to wipe away a tear that had fallen. “I want to stay with you and I want you to stay with me and I want our child to be with us and see that there is love in this fucked-up world.”
“You’re being a sap.” Anti laughed as more tears fell, holding the hand that was against his face.
“You bring that out of me.”
“I’ll stay. I promise I’ll stay.” Anti fell forward and hugged Dark. “I’ll stay.”
Translation for the cross-talk between Masuda Toshiki and Takahashi Naozumi for the upcoming MARGINAL#4 anime, MARGINAL#4 KISSから創造(つく)るBig Bang in Otomedia, 2017 February issue.
Q: When the anime adaptation for MARGINAL#4 was announced, what were your feelings on it?
Masuda Toshiki: I was very happy about it!
Takahashi Naozumi: Same here!
Masuda: Besides that, there were also other feelings like “finally” and “that’s really something” 50-50 within me.
Q: Does “finally” mean that you’ve been anticipating for an anime adaptation for a while now?
Masuda: MARGINAL#4 was originally formed in 2013 for Rejet Fes as an event-only unit. That in itself was something to be happy about, but we were invited back to Rejet Fes every year even after that. Also, this project being a part of Rejet’s (regular) lineup and having it grow so much over the years was something to be happy about. Many of Rejet’s works have gotten anime adaptations which was why I was wondering “Will (the MG4 anime) be soon? Will it be soon?”
Takahashi: Really? (laughs)
Masuda: Yes. But an anime adaptation is a huge deal so there was also the wonder of whether or not we would get one, which was why the feeling was a little half-hearted.
Takahashi: That’s true. As for me, my reaction was largely directed to “Uwa! That’s great!” (when the announcement came out). I mean, up till now, we have already released so many things like 3 best albums, drama CDs and, a (PSV) game. I somewhat was hoping for the progression to something like an anime adaptation, or a huge live concert with everyone where I personally experience the feelings that comes with it. Which is why when I heard the news of the anime adaptation being confirmed, I felt like this was an opportunity to get hyped up!
Q: This time, other than seeing MARGINAL#4 as idols, we also get to see them in their daily school lives right?
Masuda: Actually, in the drama CD* there was a scene where the boys went on a school field trip so I thought there wouldn’t be much of a difference while recording for the anime, but during the recordings I definitely felt it.
Takahashi: It definitely felt different during the recordings.
Masuda: This time we were working with the anime staff for the dubbings so instructions given were different (from when we were recording with Rejet) such as certain expressions that we had to show, etc. But that doesn’t mean destroying the previous MARGINAL#4 image that was built, it just felt like we were showing another side to them instead.
Q: After going through the script, what were your thoughts on the characters?
Masuda: Ah! I felt like Atom might be calmer in the anime!
Takahashi: That may be true! The Atom up till now is more...
Masuda: He’s more stupid.
Takahashi: The way you said it (laughs). But it feels like he’s pushing on very straightforwardly that you really need to stop him sometimes.
Masuda: For example, 90% used to be him howling all the time and 10% would be him being in a “ahh I see” kind of contentment. But in the anime, about 30-40% of the time he’s just sulking like “seriously…” (laughs).
Takahashi: Atom like that is cute too!
Q: What about Rui?
Takahashi: Initally I was wondering, “had Rui always been so cold!?” When we were recording, the director in-charge told me to hold back and be patient in getting chummy with the other characters for now (laughs). The story starts from their debut, so naturally there would be a reset to all the character relationships that have been built in previously released works. But this really shows how much time we had given into this project and how us, the cast’s relationship had grown and how it had reflected in the characters too. Which was why in recordings I wasn’t doing it like how it was in the very beginning where Rui was colder.
Masuda: The impression I got from Rui in the anime was kinder though.
Takahashi: Oh, really?
Masuda: Initially, it was like “you are you, and I am me”. And in the anime, Rui at least listens to Atom.
Takahashi: You’re right. Initially in the drama CD, there were a lot of times where Rui got really angry (laughs). When Rui used to be unforgiving, I felt like I had to do something, and I really fell in love with this and having a chance to reenact it again made me really happy.
Masuda: Also, the Nomura twins are really close huh!
Takahashi: Very close! I felt like it was a really good thing that the brothers are on such good terms with each other.
Masuda: In the recent CD releases, we were all separated but in the anime you can really feel that the twins truly come in a set.
Q: The first episode of the anime will air soon. Are there any points to look out for during the broadcast?
Masuda: The first episode isn’t a prologue, but more of an introduction showing you how MARGINAL#4 will proceed from now on. It should be easy on the eyes in the beginning.
Takahashi: In the first episode, it reminds me of the scenery at Rejet Fes and I couldn't stop the goosebumps. I vividly remembered being on stage with all of them at that time and it was a really happy moment seeing it again.
Masuda: You’re right!! Other than the stage, there are also scenes like backstage and in the dressing room. Also the happenings on backstage, you’ll never know who’d appear… Those who know of Pythagoras Productions’ members would definitely be in for a treat!
Takahashi: Ever since that one day at the event, the four of us had been together up until now. I hope that our passion for this can be conveyed to the Star Cluster through the anime as well.
Q: With those feelings in your hearts, dubbing sure sounded enjoyable.
Masuda: I was… Bullied… (coughs)
Q: Eh!?
Takahashi: Ahaha! That happened in between recordings right? (laughs) When we were sitting down, we were even in the same order as MARGINAL#4! Atom (Masuda Toshiki) and Rui (Takahashi Naozumi) were in the centre, with Aru (Suzuki Yuuto) on the right and Eru (KENN) on the left!
Masuda: That’s why I was surrounded by KENN-san and Naozumi-san and got bullied! Naozumi-san just kept staring at me thought (laughs).
Takahashi: (He) picks up on everything and his reactions were really funny so I kind of just wanted to mess with him a little (laughs).
Masuda: I felt like it was how I’m always the one that gets bullied during dubbings.
Q: Let’s move on to the songs. With the ending song changing every week, Atom and Rui has a duet together right?
Masuda: With the songs that have been released up till now, I’m sure everyone has been enjoying themselves with it. But with the anime, the songs are more inter-linked with the story, so it feels like you’re enjoying a full song of 30 minutes as well.
Takahashi: Our seniors and juniors in Pythagoras Productions also have had released songs but lately, MARGINAL#4’s songs are more towards pop and cute sounds. When you think about it, Atom and Rui’s duet would be just like how MARGINAL#4 was in the beginning, and leaning more towards cool and a bit of rock. The opening now leans towards, pop and catchy, like how MARGINAL#4 is lately.
Q: Lastly, any words for the readers?
Takahashi: In the anime, you will get to see a side of MARGINAL#4 where they are just normal high school boys. All four of them have very strong personalities, which makes them look like the entire group is very out of place, but from there, different kinds of episodes are born and you can see how the bond between them is formed. I’d really like for the Star Cluster to enjoy that part. We have always been saying to the Star Cluster, “let’s make the stars rain down”, but with the anime, I’m sure that the smiles from them would definitely make the stars rain. I would be happy if you would watch over the four of them.
Masuda: There are many scenes that have not been shown in the drama CDs, and also surpassing the barrier of drama CDs, you can watch even the smallest of their reactions and their interactions with the people around them. The original works still do exist but the anime comes with new content that even people new to the story could enjoy it too. For those who have been supporting this series, I am sure you would enjoy the new content as well.
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*In the first drama CD ~星降る夜に、新たな誓いを~, released 28 August 2013, where they all went to Kyoto.
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-I've red a lot on tumblr about this whole race/homosexual thing. How the Asian/black/lesbian/gay people on the tapes didn't deserved it to be on the tapes etc. And I tell you why the race or sexuality didn't fucking matter in this moment. First of all this whole Jessica thing. She deserved it to be on the tapes. And you know why? Because she just broke up with Hannah because a boy made a stupid fucking list! She didn't even heard her out! Nothing to do with the fact that she is black. That is not the issue in this tape or in this story arc. Then there is Courtney and, yeah, it maybe was really hard to say that she likes girls. I mean she got her reasons why she can't or want to say it and I respect that. But she was first bitching about this fucking picture and treated Hannah like shit after that as if Hannah didn't had it hard enough. No one even noticed that it was them and after the Courtney Tape some asshole "found out" and Courtney had to come up with a fucking story so that it wasn't revealed that she likes girls. And the reason why Hannah got so angry about it was just that Courtney knew that she was already called a slut and a whore and shit because of this Justin fuckface and she couldn't have just brush it of somehow? She really needed to make it worse? That is literally not a racial or sexuality issue. The point of this show is that a girl killed herself. Because of PEOPLE that treated her like shit. That small things piled up and got just worse. That it all began because of a fuckboy with a stupid picture in a stupid angle and a stupid rumor and ended with the rape and suicide of a young girl. And yeah some of the people on the tapes shouldn't be so hard on themselves because they also had their emotions playing a role and tbh those were stupid teenager things that happend. Things no one takes seriously. But it was serious. For this girl. I mean, fuck, this Justinguy didn't think about it! Alex didn't think about it! And what happend? Marcus tried to get a move on her and not in a proper way, Bryce fucking touched her without her permission in the middle of a market and raped her afterwards. Like, omg I get really sick to my stomach when I think about this. You can't imagine how little things can destroy your life. Idk what to say anymore I'm sorry. Please don't bully people. I know some people think that this is just some whitewashed stereotypical heteronormative show but then you didn't watched it properly. It has a deep message and I hope some people don't consider to kill themselves anymore after watching this or decide to get help. I hope people get aware of the things they do or did and maybe help or apologize to the victims. Make the world a better place. And I mean for everyone.
