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i wish you'd translate more of bud virgin logic's songs~ i honestly think they're one of the best songs i've heard from most sbr bands so far. no pressure though! keep doing what you do ♥ stay cool!

any specific reqs? might get some translating done this weekend but also i cant promise anything :c 

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Monologue - BUD VIRGIN LOGIC (translation)

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In this formless world filled with sorrow  I call out your name and embrace you

The pouring rain is making the town lights look hazy We two were next to each other and watched them I had no destination however as long as you were there That was my home

The broken mirror is reflecting the monochrome dream’s remains What do you desire?

We are still alive and only want to live out our fate If that’s not sloth then what is it? As I overcame my insecurities I spill out my prayer Before everything ends, please somehow give me your love

We cannot undo the things that we did  To pay for my wish  I won’t show my loneliness and give you a smile Just stay by my side somehow

Someday the rain stopped, someday that something disappeared  I wonder if you have noticed yet With no doubt that day was reality and despite my words I already feel so empty now

On the other side of the deceitful purgatory the colors of my sins (memories) become crystal clear ..Where are you?

The feelings of losing you are piercing me Please do not write it off as sentimentality On the other side of the unreal sky, no more will I be able to touch you and if you say there is still time to be honest

“I cannot forget the things that I did” I confess like a stupid grown-up After all I destroyed you with my arrogant intentions and that wasn’t justice As the seasons vacantly pass by and the funerals are lining up, my hopes from the past Cannot reach my voice yet my monologue steadily continues

Hey, why does the rain’s sound remain in the depths of my ears Although I am so angry it is pleasant at the same time I wanted it to reach you yet couldn’t tell you my pain You knew all of this and were hurting, weren’t you?

We are still alive and only want to live out our fate If that’s not sloth, then what is it? As I overcame my insecurities I spill out my love Even now I am waiting and longing for you

We cannot undo the things that we did To pay for my wish I won’t show my loneliness and while laughing, I shall offer you this poem for eternity

[tokyothermography]

Hello! Sorry to bother ;; I just want to inform you that there's one more Arcareafact event episode that hasn't been translated yet(I think?) which is 黄金のホーリーナイト！ It was from the recent Christmas event! I also wanna thank you for translating the Arcareafact episodes, not just that but also for the other bands! I appreciate yours and the other translators' works a lot!! Have a good day. :3

oh...indeed...I completely forgot this episode existed?!?!?!? thanks I will look into it tonight and youre welcome!

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ARCAREAFACT translation masterpost

Tour episodes

I’d recommend reading them in a chronological order as these eps follow a certain plotline. At least starting from episode 4 the order matters to understand the events. Enjoy~

EP1 - 黄金の新バンド・DEBUT ！/ The golden rookie band - DEBUT! ✰

EP2 - 黄金のメロディアス ！/ Golden Melodious! ✰

EP3 - 黄金の真紅のコリジョン ！/ Gold and Crimson Red Collision! ✰ 

EP4   黄金のスィンパシ ~~！/ Golden Sympathy ~~! ✰

EP5 - 黄金のリューグナー ！/   Golden Lügner! ✰

EP6 - 黄金銀河デスティニー ！/ Golden Milky Way Destiny! ✰

EP7 -  黄金レユニオン！/ Golden Reunion! ✰

Collab tour episodes

Trichronika EP7 - The Opening of a Brand New Stage☆  ✰

Event episodes

黄金のスパリゾート! / Golden Spa Resort!  ✰ (translation by sbTL69 @ Twitter)

黄金の約束! / Golden promise! ✰

黄金のハンターチャンス！ / Golden Hunter Chance! ✰

黄金のスイマー作戦会議 ! / Golden Swimmer Strategy Meeting! ✰

Misc

General band bio ✰

band interview written by Animate ✰

Trivia such as like/dislikes ✰ (collected by the SB69 Discord) 

4koma translation from the official character guide ✰ (translated by artwaltzed)

Hit me up if there’s anything to add or correct. So far all translations have been done by me and I will gladly add more relevant translations done by other people if there’s any. Enjoy rich hoove boys!

[tokyothermography]

I’m very proud to announce that all ingame episodes have been finally translated o/ thus this masterpost is now up to date. Stay real guys

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ARCAREAFACT event episode 黄金のハンターチャンス！“Golden Hunter Chance!” translation

From the Monster Hunter x SHOWBYROCK collab event 2017

disclaimer: I have never played MH thus I cannot explain any of the references in details and if I used any of the names or terms incorrectly feel free to tell me.

Nickel

Wow~♪ There are so many games~

Bolt

Hey! You mustn’t run in the shop, Nickel!

Chitan

This is Ike Poach’s* famous electronics chain store. The selection is amazing..

Bolt

Big brother, this shop is amazing..! There are so many game consoles!

Nickel

Big bro big bro! Can I pick this one? I wanna try playing this game!

Chitan 

Ah sure..it’s the test corner after all. You can choose whatever you want.

Nickel

Yaaay! Let’s play together, big bro♪

Bolt

Yeah! This game is super popular at my school right now! I always wanted to give it a try too...

Chitan

You two...Just endure it a little more until my part-time pays me..afterwards your big bro will definitely...

Nickel

Waaah, I lost....I wanna play with big bro together too! Hurry hurry!

Chitan

Sure! I just need to take down this monster, right?

Bolt

Exactly! Hunt it down! Do your best, big brother!

Chitan

Ahh, leave it to your big brother! ...!? W-what is this light?! I-I’m getting sucked in...!!! ...

Bolt

Big brother---?!

Nickel

Aaaah! Big bro got sucked in by the game~~!!

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Chitan

Uhh....this is...?! ...Bolt! Nickel! Where are you?!

Maple

You’re finally awake meow, Chitan-kun.

Chitan

And you are?!

Maple

It’s me the totally pretty “Idol-chan style ♪ Maple-chan” meow ♪

Chitan

Where the hell am I? Are Bolt and Nickel safe?!

Maple

..Now, now please calm down and let me explain first meow. This is the world of the game you just played. “Monster hunter”..! You’re here at the Gathering Hall meow!

Chitan

World of a videogame..? It’s like something straight out of an anime became reality...

Maple

Well~ A lot of this and that and there and here happened...something like that meow!

Chitan

In any case! Bring me back to my little brothers immediately! They must be worried sick for sure!

Maple

..Chitan-kun, you must love your little brothers very much~ However~ With my power alone this is a wish I cannot grant...meow.

Chitan

Stop messing around! What’s with this “meow” bullshit, you egg shaped bastard! My little brothers are waiting for me!!

Maple

Ow! It hurts!! Don’t poke me with your horn~~~! Haaaah!! F-for this situation there is a theory to go home meow! To be precise! Force back the monsters! Take down “Ouma Diablos” and “Valphalk”!

Chitan

...What did you say?

Maple

If you want to return to your little brothers then you have to force back these two big monsters as soon as possible meow!

Chitan

I’m supposed to fight monsters..?

Maple

However~! The current you doesn’t have any weapons! And with only your horn you cannot win! This world’s monster won’t go easy on you meow~

Chitan

..So you’re basically saying I should collect equipment in order to counter the monsters. My horn is feeling it too.. I have to collect powerful equipment..!

Maple

As expected of Chitan’s horn power, it’s judgement is on point!  What fits Chitan best is something with a sharp form that is also captivating... “Zex equipment”! Hurry up and collect it quickly meow! This way the path to your little brothers will open by itself..meow!

Chitan

Your...words are telling nothing but the truth..right?

Maple

Of course meow! Your brothers are surely watching their brother doing his best meow ♪

Chitan

Ugh...Wait for me, you two..! With my Zex I will make the world spin!

Notes

* Ike Poach is a wordplay of the district’s name 池袋(Ikebukuro). 袋(fukuro) means sack, bag, pouch, so yeah it’s probably a weird typo for pouch

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ARCAREAFACT event episode 黄金の約束!“Golden promise!” translation

From the アルピュル山脈ROCKFES2017 (Alpyuru Mountain Range ROCKFES 2017) event. 

Next up is the Monster Hunter event episode~

Selen

The Alpyuru live was so much fun, am I right guys♪

Orion

Ahh yes. Today’s golden melodias left no room for complaints yet again. Isn’t it so, Chitan?

Chitan

Yeah that’s true.. My horn has been responding relentlessly to the noble mountain range’s beats..This live show surely..

Argon

Haaa, Seeeeeiiiii! Alpyuru’s high density oxygen does the same to my 8 pack abs!! Let’s do a steady revolution party~~~!! Foo~~!!

Selen

God! You’re so annoying, Argon. Would you leave behind that muscle brain for a second since everyone’s still on the Alpyuru, you know?

Orion

I have already purchased all leisure facilities that own the wide range of hot springs at the mountain’s foot. Over there we can heal from the live’s exhaustion slowly. Jii! Book the golden suit room. These will be our afterparty preparations. 

Jii

Understood, young master.

Argon

Before the afterparty I’m gonna look over the “Alpyuru mountain range 100 million sound dollar boot camp” tour’s opening place~

Selen

Hmm~ then I will head back to the hotel first♪

Chitan

Ah, well..I also have some business to do left. You guys can go ahead first. See you.

Selen

I heard that at night it can go below sub-zero temperatures here? Please be careful, Chitan.

Orion

(...Chitan is in such a hurry...What on earth could he be doing?)

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Chitan

..Ugh..To think there’s a snowstorm of all times...

(Bolt..Nickel...)

-flashback-

Nickel

Awesome! Big bro is going to the Alpyuru? Hooray! Hooray! I wanna go too~~!

Bolt

You can’t, Nickel! Big brother is going because of work!

Nickel

Uhh..But..If I went to the Alpyuru I could see this painting..right?

Chitan

What painting?

Is there a painting in the Alpyuru that you want to see?

Nickel

Yep! In my favorite picture book there’s a story about looking for a painting hanging in the big Alpyuru church!

Bolt

But they were only looking for it and didn’t draw the actual painting in that book. So we have no idea what kind of picture it is...

Nickel

That’s why I always thought it would be nice to see that painting...

Chitan

..I know! You two, could you lend your big brother your notebook and some crayons?

Nickel and Bolt

Ehhh, why?

Chitan

Once I find the painting I will redraw it perfectly! Inside this notebook! I’m not only good at the piano but drawing as well!

Nickel and Bolt

Yaay! I’m so excited!

Chitan

Yep! Leave it to your big brother!!

-present time-

Chitan

Hahh..hahh....This is the church..I finally made it... This has to be..the painting Nickel and Bolt wanted to see...Something this beautiful...It’s the best.. Crap! ..My hands are trembling so much that I can’t touch the crayons...hah..the notebook is frozen and I can’t open it... Bolt..Nickel...I’m sorry... The truth is..your big brother isn’t actually good at drawing.. ..I just wanted to see you two happy... Somehow your big brother..is getting really sleepy..

*bell sounds*

Argon

...i! ...Sei! ...Sei! ...Sei! Sei! Sei!! Se~~~~i!! Oi oi Chitan~ If you’re gonna sleep at such a frozen place... You will have a party at the great buddha’s heaven in no time~~!

Chitan

Sei..? ....Ar..gon..?

Argon

Wake up, Chitaaaa~~~an!! Let’s go home..back to everyone!

Chitan

S..sorry, Argon. This painting..I have to copy this painting...*zzz*

Argon

Chitaan~? ..He fell asleep. Did you even finish copying this painting~?

Selen

Chitan! Argon! Are you two okay?

Orion

Chitan!! ..Is he asleep? Jii!! Bring me a golden blanket! I will warm up his fingers immediately!!

Jii

Understood, young master.

Selen

That aside, why did Chitan even come to a place like this?

Argon

Sei..Didn’t I say he was about to fall asleep~? Lemme finish copying this painting for you~

Selen

Hmmm~...Chitan does some mysterious things sometimes.♪ Well, since it has to be pretty important to him I will just take a photo!♪ *click*

Orion

Anyways, let’s head to the hotel immediately. I shall escort Chitan back!

Selen

Despite everything, Chitan is sleeping with such a happy face~ Fufu♪

Argon

Good grief~ What a trouble causing sleeping beauty he is~. Foo~~!!

Notes

For those who forgot: Nickel (the young one) and Bolt (the older one) are Chitan’s younger brothers he keeps a secret in order to not uncover his private life. He takes care of them while their parents work off the family’s debts.

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ARCAREAFACT tour episode 3 “Gold VS Crimson Red Collision!”translation

I know it took more than a year but here it is! And with that all Arcareafact tour episodes have been translated.

Chitan

This is today’s live stage..this must be the first time we are having an outdoor live. Our artist sound shall echo through the night sky!

Argon

Ha ha! Sei Sei Seeeei! Tonight’s liiiiveeee is party night! Let’s raise the tension!!! Fooo!!!

Selen

Fufu ♪When the money dances in the night sky everyone’s eyes at the venue will be dyed in gold..I’m looking forward to it ♪

Orion

Jii! Prepare it immediately! The Sound Dollar Shower Machine EX Gold Outdoor Type!

Jii

Understood, young master.

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Crow 

So lame.. damn it, weeding out the live venue. What kinda part time job is that?! If that’s popular nowadays it’s totally the apocalypse..

Aion

The darkness’s night wind..it even wraps the Dark God’s frozen heart into the abyss...

Crow

You bastard, help out too Hetareon* !! If we don’t finish this quickly we won’t make it to that Anime rebroadcasting in time!!

Yaiba

This time as well, with my Ryuukenden I shall show you the secret technique Legend of Weeding out I had mastered! Hence (rest omitted)

Chitan

? That’s..

Orion

Who are these suspicious men? Sneakily crawling on the ground. You don’t fit into our live venue. ...Or could it be you guys want money?

Selen

If you have heard about our live show we will give you the presents right away~ ♪

Argon

Hey hey~! These poor kids~~? Could it be you’re interested in our party night~~?

Crow

Hah? Hey! What’s with you idiots?! Love Parry Might? Is this the apocalypse of foreign languages?!

Yaiba

Hence, it is something like a nightly live banquet. In any case this seems to be the band performing at tonight’s venue. 

Orion

Good luck poor people! We shall now set up the Sound Dollar Shower Machine EX Golden Outdoor Type for a test run. Jii! Get started. 

*Menacing*

Crow

W-what is this huge golden mecha thing..?! Somehow it’s blowing a crazy amount of stuff into the sky!

Yaiba

From the sky...something is raining down...Therefore..?

Aion

...Paper?

Rom

This isn’t paper! It’s...money!!

Crow

Rom!? You don’t have work tonight?!

Rom

While I happened to be around, I came to see how your part time went..And I saw something real disgusting happening. You guys!! That’s money! Working so hard after shedding all that sweat! When you finally earn it you gotta value it!

Selen

Huh? I have seen this person somewhere before..

Rom

Distributing this in large amount of bundles! Just what’s your intention?!

Chitan

...!

Orion

What are you getting so worked up over? We are merely saying that with our gold we will bring eternal light into your poor hearts.  Because we are the golden artists!

Yaiba

Hence? Golden artist you say.. Adding gold to everything seems to be your custom! This is the legend of inexcusable!

Argon

Oi oi~~ If you’re that greedy, you won’t be able to enjoy our live show~~? If this keeps up it’s gonna make me dance~~~~ Fooo~~~!!

Aion

Not even the Dark Sun God is able to understand this language of another world. However I understood that you’re the army rebelling against God!

Crow

Hey you bastards!! Stop with that jingle jangle sparkle sprinkle!! We might not have the money but minds are crimson red! And with this soul...we will get to the top of MIDICITY! You bastards looking golden shiny brats, in this apocalypse we peel off your metal plating!!

Chitan

The top...?! We create the best art thus steal that spot faster than anyone...! I won’t let anyone interfere!

Selen

Could this be a declaration of battle of the bands? How nice..My heart has started throbbing~ ♪

Rom

Tch, although I was just passing by..But it’s not bad to settle a score with battle of the bands. Rather..isn’t that pretty hot?!

Orion

That’s fine with me! Our gold against your crimson red. The mass decides which is worthy of winning!  Jii! Golden-hijack all screens in Shibu Valley! We will broadcast the live in this city!

Jii

Understood, young master.

Chitan

Something like losing, I won’t allow it.. Whoever the opponent might be I will absolutely win..No matter what I’ll have to do..!

Rom

Spoilt brats who don’t know anything about the world..with the music of our real fiery souls, we will make you open your money fixated eyes!!

Orion

Let’s get started! Our Gold VS Crimson Red collision starts now!

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Chitan

This is our art...Four people’s personalities are being weaved together into a harmony. This is the golden melodias..!

Crow

Hey! You cold-hearted horn boy**! This isn’t too shabby!! However! Our crimson red colored souls..won’t be controlled by your money!

Orion

You there with the glasses! It seems you’re not an ordinary beggar! I, of all people, am quite satisfied with this performance! With everything you have, let it all out!

Yaiba

You too***! Legend of you’re not fooling around!  When you play this golden violin, it seems you’re not just putting up a show...! In this case I won’t either!

Argon

Hey bro, covered in dark, can you keep up with our high speed dancing beat? Ha! Seiseiseiseisei!

Aion

Hmpf..! You’re just like the other world’s herbivorous animals...In this god-like domain, know your place!

Selen

Fufu ♪ This drum’s sound..it has to be it. I have heard this in my library before, there’s no mistaking ♪

Rom

What are you mumbling over there?! The fight has barely started!

Selen

Hey guys, did you know?

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Selen

...the true reason why their former vocalist has signed a contract with Judas..?

Rom

Hah!! What did you say..?!

Yaiba

Hence, our rhythm!

Aion

..It’s being disturbed.

Crow

Hey!! What’s going on Rom! We were about to win!!

Rom

......

Yaiba

Rom!!!

Crow

Rom! Without your rhythm, who’s gonna lead Shingan Crimsonz!!!

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Crow

Rom!!!!!

Rom

....!!!...ooaaaaaaahhhhHHHH!!! ..Don’t worry cattles. It’s fine...! Let’s heat it up once more! Our crimson red soul!

Aion

Hah.. This time as well, I will show you my divine revelations..

Yaiba

Hence! This is our legend of the...!

Crow

This is our real crimson red fallen apocalypse!! Let’s go!!!!!

Chitan

Despite the rhythm being disturbed, they picked it back up in one breath! You guys...are artists.. But the winners will be us!

Orion

Wonderful. Who knew that apart from Chitan there were other guys who can make me this excited!

Argon

Foooooo! Let’s rise up our rhythm the best we can~~~! Everyone! Let’s fly~~ Golden high!!!!

Selen

I wonder if I said too much..This is indeed the most entertaining live I had so far ♪

*bzzzt bzzzzt*

Argon

Seeei~? The screens have been deactivated~~..?

Chitan

Due to the collision of musical energy, perhaps the facility overheated?

Orion

What did you say?! Like this we can’t let the mass judge the winner. Jii! Distribute street questionnaires!

Crow

Tch! Although it was just getting good!!.. But ahh..what a kill joy.

Aion

There is no moment of rest until the god’s anime rebroadcast...I will return to my sanctuary.

Yaiba

Can’t be helped then..It seems we will have to use the next opportunity to decide the winner. Furthermore our savage (rest omitted)

Rom

Hey you. It seems that you know some extra stuff but how about you drop your name first?

Selen

I’m Selen. Sorry about before ♪ You are Shingan Crimsonz’s Rom-san now ♪

Rom

Next time before you talk nonsense we should finish the battle.

Crow

Hey you bastards! Next up is your apocalypse of finishing this just right! Also be kinder to your money! See ya!

Chitan

They’re..people who are serious about aiming for the top. Hah..not bad. 

Selen

Huh Could it be you’re smiling? This is the first time I have seen Chitan’s smiling face ♪ Band is so much fun after all. Let’s do our best at today’s live, guys ♪

Orion

Selen. back then when you talked to that muscle brain the live’s atmosphere changed completely..What did you say?

Selen

Ahh it was nothing. ♪

Argon

Seeei..Foooo...!! Foooo...!!! The excitement hasn’t calmed down yet~! Can we take our jets for a bit and head to a spa~? Sei!

Chitan

..Shingan Crimsonz huh. Next time we will settle the score for sure!!

Notes

*Hetareon/ヘタレオン: for those who watch the anime probably know that it’s a pun between hetare (weak;lazy;good for nothing) + Aion. Crow’s personal nickname for Aion

**Crow calls Chitan Tsuntsuntsuno/ツンツンツノ (tsuno=horn;tsun=cold/blunt,popular stereotype in anime)

***Yaiba refers to Orion as Onushi/お主 (”you”), which is an old-fashioned way to refer to someone inferior or equal to you. 

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ARCAREAFACT event episode 黄金のスイマー作戦会議 “Golden swimmer strategy meeting!”translation

From the “Summer Seaweed Panic” event 2017 This ep is weird as hell

Orion

Soon the “Judas★male swimmer tournament” will take place! And I’m here to make an announcement! This time with no fail, we, ARCAREAFACT, will claim the golden victory! It’s midsummer..it’s blazing ! Last time at the “Judas★baseball tournament” we let victory escape by just one step…

Selen

This again? Really now Orion, you’re such a sore glasses wearing loser~♪

Argon

Well, that last throw came out as such an unexpected breaking ball~ It’s sad but that’s why they’re miracle balls~*

Orion

Dammit...If only I had seen through their last sign and taken an time-out..after all Chitan’s bat usually pierces the sky..

Chitan

..Hahh..hahh..hah!

Everyone

Chitan?

Chitan

Hah..hah..You guys, don’t worry about what happened last time. At the next tournament we will secure the top spot..for sure..!

Orion

Hmpf..I see. We should be doing an elaborated warm-up instead of letting our inner fighting spirit boil..isn’t that so?? Chitan!!

Selen

Well for me, next time I will definitely not lose ♪

Argon

Sei seeei~! When it comes to swimming, Argon’s butterfly will snatch the championship~~?? Foo!!

Chitan

Our entry event is the medley relay. With the four of us and nothing but the best I will make our golden swimming spin. That’s all.

Orion

Exactly Chitan!! In order to make our victory at this tournament certain, I prepared only the finest and most secret strategy! I invested 100 billion sound dollar and created this miraculous item. Jii! The example, please.

Jii

Understood, young master.

Orion

Look closely! This golden swimwear!!

Chitan

Golden..? It looks like common swimwear...

Orion

Hah, so foolish Chitan! This swimwear is made of the latest technology! The inside is being supported by a golden coating and furthermore.. Its water resistance has been reduced to the minimum! With this swimwear I had achieved my new personal record of 6.9 seconds! And because of this, it’s the best of the best masterpiece!

Selen

6.9 seconds is your new best time? Isn’t that way slower than your former record?

Argon 

Hah! Who cares!! Isn’t that great~~ this might just work! I’m getting all fired up too~~!! Foo!!

Orion

Anyways, for us no other word exists but “victory”! I have adjusted our system into perfection like never before! And for this matter..let’s hold a strategy meeting!

Selen

Okay~ my mouth was getting a little dry~

Argon

While dancing let’s think of a strategy~~ 

Chitan

Ha..ha...Fu..!

Orion

Hmm indeed. With our current skill level our victory is safe but we don’t know what unexpected circumstances will await us at the tournament. In order to build a solid system that breaks through any hardships we face isn’t there any good golden idea we can use?

Selen

Oh right! What if we swapped out the water with money and swim like this? Wouldn’t that shrink our time?

Orion

I see. We are best compatible with sound dollar after all. However this is a violation of the rules. 

Argon

Seiseisei! I’m next!! We could deploy an air charter jet at the starting block and jump along the jet’s pressure ~~!! Like this we will finish within one second~~! Foo~!!

Orion

Indeed. Since each of us owns a private jet this might work. 

Selen

“This might work”?! Isn’t that also against the rules?! Hey Chitan, what do you think?

Chitan

...Hah..Hah..Hah..Fuh..

Selen

Chitan?! You’re still warming up?

Chitan

Ah yes. Entering the water without proper warm-up is bad for your health but I’m good to go now. Sorry but could someone measure my time? 

Orion

Hmm..

Selen

Okaaay~♪ Are you done preparing? Ready...set...go!

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Orion

!!!!!!! Chitan, this swimstyle..?!

Argon

You’re so fast, Chitaaaaan~~!! It’s like you’re walking on water~! Foo~~!!

Selen

So fast! He’s way too fast! He already made the turn?!

Chitan

Hah!

*Splash*

Orion

This turn..?! I haven’t forgotten it..Back then during our time at the academy that guy showed me the same legendary Unicorn Q Turn at a swim-off. But it’s even faster than it was back then...and this beauty..! What kind of training have you done..Chitan..!

Selen

Look! The water!!

Argon

Oioioi~~! In the center of Chitan, the water is splitting in half~~~??

Orion

I see! It’s Chitan’s horn!!

Selen

The horn? Does the horn have any secrets..? Perhaps it suppresses the water resistance?

Orion

No it’s different..It’s not as easy as mere suppression of the water. This guy’s horn is.. Controlling the water!!!!

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Selen

Stop! T-this time is..that’s a-amazing..! This is..it’s a world record..!? Not too shabby, Chitan!

Argon

Wonderfuuuuuuuuul Chitaaaaaaaaan!! I’m getting jealous~~!! Fooo!!!

Orion

Hmpf... As of today this must be the first time I felt that I genuinely hate you, Chitan! At the tournament I will surpass your brightness. At all cost!

Chitan

With my free style I will make the world spin..! This time as well, the tournament’s victory will be ours!

Notes

*Breaking balls are called Miracle balls or Makyuu/魔球 (literally diabolical ball) in Japan. A breaking ball is defined as unhittable pitch which does not come to the batter in a straight line.

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Shirorakurosuka event episode わかめとそらとはなび？“Seaweed, sky and fireworks?” translation

Shirorakurosuka event episode translation from the current “Counter Seaweed Panic” boss event 2017

Yaginupan

Fufufu~n~

Ochi the Duck

You’re in a pretty good mood today, Yaginupan.

Yaginupan

Yep~ After all, it’s the fireworks today. I have been really looking forward to it, that’s why.

Taipeko

Didn’t they say watching the fireworks from an inn room at the river side makes a superb scenery~?

Shimiswans

Ah that’s right! Since this inn offers a great scenery, making a reservation at the inn was extremely difficult but.. Luckily I was able to get a reservation! Feel free to thank me more, guys~! 433

Taipeko

Ahh I’m really looking forward to the fireworks~.

Ochi the Duck

Let’s head to the inn soon. We should go by train.

Shimiswans

...Guys! Don’t leave me out!

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Yaginupan

...Huh? It seems the train has stopped? What happened?

Taipeko

I overheard them saying that~ somehow seaweed is covering the tracks which has caused panic~.. I also asked the station attendant if the buses or any trains are moving but...

Yaginupan

This means..We can’t see the fireworks..? ..What a pity...

Ochi the Duck

Yaginupan...

Taipeko

Ah that’s right. Wasn’t Shimiswans the kinda type to eat his Miso soup with seaweed?

Ochi the Duck

That’s right. If he ate the track’s seaweed the train can move again right?

Shimiswans

Don’t you think eating this much is a little impossible?! Besides, eating seaweed that dropped on the tracks might ruin my stomach!

Yaginupan

That’s too bad but..shall we head back? I wanted to see the fireworks though...

Shimiswans

..No! Don’t give up, Yaginupan!

Taipeko

Oh! Could it be, that you made up your mind about eating the seaweed? Should I prepare the miso soup?

Shimiswans

Gosh no! We are migrating birds! In other words..we can simply fly to the inn!

Ochi the Duck

I see..this way we can actually avoid the seaweed and go to the inn.

Yaginupan

That’s it! Alright, let’s quickly head out then~ Fuwawa..

Shimiswans

Ahh! Spread out your magnificent wings and to the inn, we go! 43434343!

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Ochi the Duck

Come to think of it..it’s been a while since we four flew together in the sky..

Taipeko

That’s right~ This reminds me of the time we migrated from Porossatsu to MIDICITY~ 

Shimiswans

Meanwhile, I will properly practice my poses in advance! 434343!

Yaginupan

Shimiswans-san...Isn’t it tiring to do weird poses while flying?

Shimiswans

They’re not weird! And I’m completely fine! There are fans expecting my usual poses after all!

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Shimiswans

..Hahh hahh....that’s strange...what’s with this unusual feeling of exhaustion? Could it be that.. Honing the nerves of my wings’ tips while trying to maintain my poses at the same time..was actually reckless...4343

Yaginupan

That’s why I was saying...

Taipeko

..Are you okay, Shimiswans~? Although we are already going at a pretty slow pace...

Ochi the Duck

At this pace we won’t make it to the fireworks though.

Shimiswans

..Damn! Can’t be helped then..leave me here. You three go and see the fireworks please.

Yaginupan

..Oh man.

Ochi the Duck

Yaginupan?

Yaginupan

..Here we go.

Shimiswans

Yaginupan...why are you helping me fly..? If we do it like this we most likely won’t make it in time for the fireworks, you know?

Yaginupan

If Shimiswans isn’t coming, who’s gonna treat everyone to shaved ice?

Shimiswans

I-I’m just your wallet?!

Ochi the Duck

You’re not being honest, Yaginupan.

Taipeko

The one saying we four should go see the fireworks was Yaginupan~

Shimiswans

I-is that true, Yaginupan?

Yaginupan

....*nods*

Shimiswans

I see..I said something rude. And I apologize for that

Ochi the Duck

Let me help you fly too, Shimiswans.

Taipeko

Me too!

Shimiswans

Everyone..Thank you...! Afterwards I’m gonna treat you guys to some shaved ice! 434343

Yaginupan

I’d prefer if you didn’t move around..

Shimiswans

?! I-I’m sorry..

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Taipeko

Wow! I can see the inn~! 

Ochi the Duck

Just in time for the firework...

*firework sounds*

Shimiswans

Seems like it just started..Although I heard that watching the fireworks from the inn makes a great view...

Yaginupan

...watching the fireworks from up here is also fine~

Taipeko

This is our secret spot~

Ochi the Duck

Yep. With just the four of us, let’s fully enjoy the fireworks!

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Asstellus interview from the 3969 brochure 2016

Kotone was kind enough to share the scans from last year’s concert brochure (LINK)

Here’s my translation of the Asstellus (Dropout Sensei) interview..under the cut

1) Tell us your first impression of your tie-up counterpart.

Tomoya: I felt like half of my life was being conveyed through his music alone. Ban: It’s a bug huh..

2) If there’s a character in SHOWBYROCK that you like please tell us.

Tomoya: The Labomunch members! I also love their tie-up band Clammbon so letting me be in the same universe made me really happy, even if only fictional. Ban: All the girl bands seem kinda cute.

3) Which of your tie-up songs would you recommend to fellow SB69 fans?

Tomoya: “About my Courtney Love” While playing SB69 with the girl you like I want people to casually think to themself: “Ah this song..I love it so much. These lyrics, I can relate. Right now I’m really feeling this way. I can totally relate to those lyrics~.” Ban: Hmm. I can’t choose.

4) What kind of merch would you like to have of your own character?

Tomoya: “Sweater” to use as a pillow to sleep. Ban: Fruit gummy

5) If you lived in MIDICITY what would you tell your own character?

Tomoya: You will never grow up if all you obsess about is love..is what I want to say but I’m pretty much the same right now. So at least let’s stop messing with married women and not cause the ones around us further trouble. Ban: Band is good and all but also keep studying please.

6) If you had to describe your character on one word what would it be?

Tomoya: High school student who only thinks about dating. Ban: It’s a beetle…

7) SHOWBYROCK in one word?

Tomoya: An enjoyable incident that allowed me to meet so many new people. Ban: It’s a wonderful game!

8) Feel free to promote one of your own band activies.

Tomoya: I think I will release a new album when I have more songs so please wait patiently LOL Furthermore I have one more band called “Sayonara Paris”. The first album “I LOVE YOU TILL I DIE” comes out on the 8/17. Please listen to it. Ban: Lately we have been on live tour so please come see us.

9) Please tell us about your excitement for the 3969 fes.

Tomoya: To make this a fun day let’s all give our best. Ban: Even if we only perform in Nagoya I’m still happy.

10) What would you like to tell our fellow SB69 fans? (This one’s a typo probably cuz for some reason 9 and 10 is the same question lol)

Tomoya: Please take care on your way home in the middle of the night! Ban: Since the live house’s music is going to really loud your ears might go deaf. Please take care!

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Dropout Sensei translated episodes masterpost

Masterpost for all translated Dropout Sensei episodes out there so far. Tour episodes are finally complete! Those not translated by me are clearly marked so all credits goes to OP.

These should cover all episodes. If there’s anything to add or correct please tell me so!  current status: all complete! hooray

Tour episodes

EP 1 - リーダー、振り回す/Leader,dragging around! ✰ 

EP 2 - リーダー、熱く語る/Leader,discussing fiercly!  ✰

EP 3 - リーダー、想いを馳せる/Leader,longing!  ✰

EP 4 - リーダー、熱中する/Leader,devoting! ✰  

EP 5 - リーダー、衝突する/Leader,clashing! ✰     

EP 6 - リーダー、勘違いする/Leader,misunderstanding! ✰

EP 7 - リーダー、スランプになる/Leader,getting depressed! ✰

Collab Tour episodes

Fukashi Gimmick EP 6- フカシギミック危機一髪/Fukashi Gimmick close call!  ✰

Event episodes

男子高スイート♡LOVE/High school boy sweet ♡ LOVE ✰  

おみくじ対決in初詣/Fortune showdown on the first visit at the New Year’s shrine ✰ 

リーダー、再確認する/Leader,recomfirming! ✰   

リーダー、感銘を受ける/Leader,impressed! ✰

リーダー、苦悩する/Leader,in sorrow! ✰   

猛暑を吹き飛ばせ！/Blow Away the Fierce Heat! ✰  (04Tobizbits episode with Kuwagatatsuya cameo/translation by kuroyuriarlovs @ Tumblr)

放課後inお好み焼き屋/Afterschool in the Okonomiyaki shop ✰  (translation by sbTL69 @ Twitter)

拳で語る男の友情物語/The story about a friendship of men who talk with their fists!  ✰

リーダー、お返しをする/Leader,returning a gift! ✰  (translation by sbTL69 @ Twitter)

リーダー、猛ダッシュ/Leader,mad dash! ✰ (translation by sbTL69 @ Twitter)

リーダー、走り込む /Leader, running into! ✰

リーダー、真っ白になる/Leader, blanking out! ✰ 

Google drive backup ✰ (only my translations)

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Two new episodes in the event section Up to date again!

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Dropout Sensei event episode リーダー、走り込む “Leader, running into” translation

From the 2017 Valentine’s Day event 恋栖流川メイピュー♥のドゥリ～ム♥ヴァレンタイン大作戦　みんなの恋をキャッチ＆リリース “Maple’s dream Valentine strategy! Let’s catch and release everyone’s love~” 

Don’t be fooled though this has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day. It’s not even Tomoaki running

Kuwagatatsuya

For this year’s Valentine’s day I wanna get choco from that girl!!!

Kabutomoaki

So sudden. This means you have some kind of plan right?

Kuwagatatsuya

Listen, dumbass! This year at the MIDICITY Marathon I will participate and win! Then surely, that girl will notice me and I will get choco...!

Tentoumutsumi

Ohh~ Kuwagatatsuya-san has such a positive attitude this time~!

Kabutomoaki

Good grief, you always say whatever is on your mind...If you don’t train everyday for the marathon you won’t even make it to the finish line!

Kuwagatatsuya

That’s why during winter break I have been running laps early in the morning to train! Just look at this triceps!

Kabutomoaki

What the?! ..Sportsmanship! That’s such wonderful sportsmanship! Kuwagatatsuya! We will support you with everything we have! Only you!!

Tentoumutsumi

Although it’s so cold outside you two are so fired up...~~

Kuwagatatsuya

Ou! Let’s have a marathon relay right away!!

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A few days later...

Tentoumutsumi

I’m so sorry....To think it would come to this..

Kuwagatatsuya

I had no idea..that in order to join the marathon you had to enter a lottery...dammit..

Kabutomoaki

Among us the only one who won at the lottery is Tentoumutsumi.

Tentoumutsumi

I’m so sorry..On behalf of you two who didn’t win I will give my best! I’ll give my best running!

Kuwagatatsuya

Ain’t that obvious?! If you don’t win you better pay for this! Show ‘em, Tentoumutsumi!

Kabutomoaki

We will go all out supporting you! Overcome yourself! Tentoumutsumi!

Tentoumutsumi

Of course!! If I actually do this winning should be my goal!!

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Kabutomoaki

To think you actually won. That was splendid, Tentoumutsumi!

Tentoumutsumi

Thank you so much! It’s only thanks to you two’s support!

Kabutomoaki

During the early stage to the middle stage there were moments when you seemed anxious. But at the last stage, that wrap up with the Tentoudash was truly beautiful! I was so moved by it!

Tentoumutsumi

Hehe..along the way there was a lot going on in my head.. When I snapped out of it I could only hear you two’s voices.. Don’t lose, do your best, show everyone that you’re a man...!

Kabutomoaki

Heh, that’s a great feeling. Being able to watch over our kouhai’s growth so closely! Kuwagatatsuya, don’t be so quiet and say something too!

Kuwagatatsuya

..Ahh amazing. To think you won..you’re pretty amazing, Tentoumutsumi. That girl’s perfect partner totally gotta be someone like you. Not someone like me...I even failed the lottery..

Tentoumutsumi

Kuwagatatsuya-san became depressed again hm..

Kabutomoaki

Good grief, such a troublesome guy. Oi, Kuwagatatsuya! You can’t even be sure whether that girl has seen the marathon or not! Since you can’t know whether she has seen it or not there’s nothing to get upset at! This isn’t like you! Next month in MIDI, there’s going to be a sponsored White Day live show! Shouldn’t we be concentrating on practice at the moment?!

Kuwagatatsuya

White Day...?

Tentoumutsumi

Isn’t that great? Everyone from the nearby girls school will definitely come! And so..

Kuwagatatsuya

That girl will also come?

Kabutomoaki

Exactly!! Alright, let’s get to practice! Right now!

Kuwagatatsuya

Oh yeah!! Let’s do it!! Practice!! Marathon is cool and all but in the end being in a band with us three is the best! Let’s have a race to school!!

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Dropout Sensei event episode リーダー、真っ白になる“Leader, blanking out” translation

From the MIDICITYミッドナイトくりすまちゅフェチュ“Midi City midnight christmas fes” 2016 christmas event. This is a gay af ep

Kuwagatatsuya

*sobbing loudly*

Tentoumutsumi

Kuwagatatsuya-san, you don’t seem happy again..did something happen?

Kabutomoaki

I guess it has something to do with “That girl” again. It’s december and yet he’s all gloomy. He’s such a coward. But this aside, let’s start practice quickly!

Tentoumutsumi

But, unlike usually he seems to be completely burnt out and depressed? Like this, we can’t do practice can we?

Kabutomoaki

Good grief..Hey, Kuwagatatsuya! What are you so gloomy about? If there’s a problem I’ll listen! To you and to your problems!

Kuwagatatsuya

Shut up...As if I’m in the mood for practice right now. Buzz off...

Kabutomoaki

Kuwagatatsuya! In such a state you will affect the band’s existence! As a member of the same band I will not allow neglecting practice! That’s why, tell us the reason for your gloominess!

Tentoumutsumi

Kabutomoaki-san..even at the end of the year he’s so worked up..!

Kuwagatatsuya

Jeez..you’re so persistent. If I only need to talk, I will talk.. This year is almost coming to an end and yet..in the end I couldn’t confess to that girl. I’m such scum, really.

Kabutomoaki & Tentoumutsumi

(I knew it!)

Kuwagatatsuya

We are already third years and if I don’t get to confess to her during this time, we won’t have a shrine date*, or even Valentine dates.. Whenever I think about how my high school life will end without a girlfriend..I...

Tentoumutsumi

This is dangerous, this is definitely dangerous! At this rate Kuwagatatsuya will turn into a dark monster..!**

Kabutomoaki

You stupid idiot--!!!!

*punch*

Kuwagatatsuya

Guha-!! What the heck are you doing, Kabutomoaki!?!

-eh..oh..are you..?

Tentoumutsumi

K-kabutomoaki-san is..crying?!

Kabutomoaki

I’m disappointed in you..Kuwagatatsuya! “I want to be popular with girls” although you had such dirty motivations, your eyes at that time when you invited me.. They were full of hope!! Despite this!! Your eyes feel now less than a sewer rat’s! “If I can’t confess I will give up” something as self-absorbed as this, since when have you grown into such a low life rat?! You’re Dropout Sensei’s soul! It’s you! If you rot, then Dropout Sensei will expire as well!! Something like this..why won’t you understand..my frustration..!!

Kuwagatatsuya

...Kabutomoaki...

Tentoumutsumi

Kabutomoaki-san..Ah that’s right! I just came up with a great idea!  How about we have a christmas party?! At my house!

Kuwagatatsuya

Did you say party?

Tentoumutsumi

Ah yes! While we are partying, let’s remember all the great feelings we had when we formed the band!

Kabutomoaki & Kuwagatatsuya

....

Kuwagatatsuya

Oi, Kabutomoaki.

Kabutomoaki

....

Kuwatatsuya

Your punch woke me up so about that...how do I say..thanks. 

Kabutomoaki

....Pff, for god’s sake, you’re such a troublesome guy, really. 

Tentoumutsumi

Hm? Do I smell reconciliation? You two are sooo simple~

*jingle sounds*

Kuwagatatsuya

Bell sounds...from where..?

Kabutomoaki

It’s coming from the sky, I guess. Look up.

Tentoumutsumi

Waaah~! Santa-san! It’s Santa-san!

Kabutomoaki

We will definitely get presents this year.

Kuwagatatsuya

A-awesome! That’s awesome! Santa!!

Kabutomoaki

Even when we had this silly fight, Santa is still...

Tentoumutsumi

He’s giving out gifts to the small kids in town..that’s pretty awesome!

Kuwagatatsuya

Let’s do that party!! Our christmas party!!

Kabutomoaki

Heh, I agree!!

Tentoumutsumi

That’s great! I bought a new game recently, let’s go to my place quickly!

Kuwagatatsuya

Ohh! Let’s party all night until morning!!

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notes

*by shrine dates Tatsuya means Hatsumōde, the first visit to a shrine at the beginning of the year

**I’m not sure how familiar people are with the dark monster lore but at least in the Anime the characters turned into corrupted monsters when their (music) souls were filled with negative emotions or doubt so that’s what Tentoumutsumi means.

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this isn’t SB69 related but here’s a lil bio I wrote for Halcy’s FFXIV char (he doesn’t like writing) because we have been deep in FFXIV hell 

(since Halcy can’t pick a glamour here are some outfits in order:)

swimsuit

Scholar/Arcanist glam 1

business/ceremony

Scholar/Arcanist glam 2

spring/casual

Character name: Chuchufu Chufu (Nickname: Chufu)

Character race & Clan: Dunesfolk Lalafell

Age: 28

more under the cut obviously

Growing up in a family of Ul’dah merchants and crafters Chufu learnt that Gil is the driving force in Eorzea. Despite her parents teaching her the arts of weavering at young age she knew there were more ways to double the profit. Whether it was taking care of her merchant uncle’s Chocobos or helping out at the library she’d take up many jobs as long as the pay was appropiate. Though during her time at the library she’d dwell on the arts of magic and more importantly the tales of Nym’s scholars. As self teaching wasn’t enough to quench the diligent Lalafell’s thirst for more knowledge she sets off to a journey to Limsa Lominsa to learn arcane magic herself and get closer to uncovering the mysteries behind the Scholars. Besides, research papers and hunt logs will help her earn some extra Gil on the side.

Basic Personality: Very hardworking and ambitious who rarely gives up once a goal is set. She’s polite and will always offer a helping hand but her usual cold stare makes it hard for people to approach her first. The kinda type who would pass an invite to a drinking party and won’t react to jokes or pranks but those close to her know that she’s a valuable companion who can be fun loving from time to time. A bit of a tomboy who packs a bunch as well. Like, really.

Classes & Jobs: Arcanist, recently Conjurer for certain healing spells

Grand Company: Immortal flames, she idolizes Nanamo

Free company: Nyx

Commonly carried items: Weaver and botanist gear/materials to work between battles

Pets: Fat Cat! It found its way to Chufu after she gave fishing a try.

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Dyuradyura hcs because I love him and I love Shinimonogurui and they need more love

Another thing from my drafts I quickly finished. Iirc i wrote this in the train?! Jeez

His human parents gave him away when he was bitten thus grew up as an orphan, shunned by others and also avoiding most social contact. Shinimonogurui members were the first ones he opened up to after being invited by Marimari who felt both sorry but also curiosity for the young vampire. The bite does hurt at times and he’s still plagued by nightmares but luckily his friends got him covered always 

Out of fear to hurt others he tried his best to not get too attached and therefore never learnt the basics of social interaction. Of all Shinimonogurui members he's by far the most awkward one although he hates to admit so. He usually feels genuine discomfort without his friends around and prefers quite places or stays home most of the time. Also partly because sunlight, albeit not dangerous, tires him out. 

He also isn't actually interested in making friends either and he often comes off as rude whenever Shinimonogurui meets other bands. Since he was gifted with a smart mind he tends to look down at others, thinking of them as inferior and hints so in the most passive aggressive way. 

As he spent most of his time alone he was at the library reading a lot and is still an avid reader to this day. Lately he's into Light Novel which he considers a guilty pleasure. The ridiculous stories about maids,time travels,harem romance and stuck in videogames stories are a fresh breath of air in comparison to his old thick books.  He’s especially fond of the romance ones since his own unrequited love troubles him a lot these days

Shinimonogurui lives in a shared house in Youkai street and since Dyuradyura is a major clean freak he insists on taking care of all chores and tasks. Cleaning, cooking, keeping track of band schedules and finances, you name it. 

He's still reliant on blood but certain pills are good substitution. At times he treats himself to a blood bag donated by the local hospital. Never would he think of sucking blood off another myumon which why he absolutely despises a certain other bloodsucker myumon in Midi City. 

Although he's fairly good at cooking and loves creating dishes he has very specific likes and dislikes. You could say he's the most vegan of vegan and a good calprese salad is enough to sate him for the day. Sometimes he goes without food for days. That being said he likes to have full control over the band's menu and Gashi's konpeito or Marimari's beloved ramen are being tolerated unwillingly.

While he gets along with everyone in the band (Though he clashes with Gashigashi a lot) I think he considers Monmon his best friend. It’s something about his calm personality that makes Dyuradyura feels at ease even if they have nothing in common. 

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Now to something more shippy: He loves Marimari dearly, way past mere platonic feelings. Growing up together made him realize that she has always been and will always be the most important person in his life and who had the most impact on him as well. Not sure when he was aware of his feelings but I like to think it happened during ..youkai puberty..

His looks are a big hit among their female fans, especially the vampire enthusiasts but he usually ignores any advances. After all he only has eyes for a certain ghost

I think he’d be too much of a chicken to make obvious advances and be content with admiring her from afar He’d probably fear putting their friendship or his reputation at a risk for showing how desperate he is for youkai romance tm 

Everyone apart from Marimari knows about his crush on her though and they tease him a lot about it. Monmon is the one Dyura vents to usually

I have a lot more but will add when I can actually remember

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selfishness- dyuramari fanfic

going through my drafts and here’s a dyuramari valentine thing I wrote ages ago...happy belated valentine’s day everyone

Dyuradyura still held the pink box of chocolate tightly in his hands. The chocolate which the even pinker pig girl called bloody Valentine chocolate and the sheer ridicule of said chocolate made the gentleman chuckle. But it was a gesture he was going to value nevertheless. He appreciated all of his fans, including even the weirdest ones. To be frank, he was fully aware his looks were more or less a hit among their female audience thus receiving presents on the day of love wasn’t anything he was unfamiliar with. However it was also something he usually did not put further thought into, it wasn’t gentleman-like after all. 

Though at times he couldn’t help but wonder when he’d come home to her chocolate placed on top of his fanmail. 

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“I’m hom-” before finishing his sentence Dyuradyura slammed the door to the band’s flat shut and rushed into the kitchen. The hallway was drowned in a strong scent of sickenly sweet food and knowing his bandmembers, he already knew another cooking experiment wasn’t going to go well. “What have I told you about cookin-” again, we was interrupted in the middle of his sentence but this time for a much better reason.  There she stood, wearing a snow white apron protecting her expensive kimono from chocolate stains, cooking that sweet valentine’s treat. With a big grin she turned around and proudly presented a mouth sized chocolate heart. “You were saying~?”, she cheekily countered while sticking her tongue out.  “Ma..marimari....” was all he could muster that moment. She wasn’t particularly bad at cooking but she sure wasn’t into it. Partly due to the lack of time, partly because it was usually him who cooked the meals she ate everyday. That’s why he never saw, let alone expected to see her next to pots, bowls, heart shaped mould filled with chocolate. 

But more than seeing her cooking the fact she was working on gifts on Valentine’s Day baffled him more. Which of course brought up the next surprise..who was the lucky giftee? To Marimari music was her entire world annd there was no place for romantic love in that world. Despite the way Dyuradyura felt he accepted that much.

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Before dinner he had to get out of his sweat drenched clothes and switch to his usual casual attire. He hoped that in the meanwhile the kitchen would get rid of anything Valentine or chocolate related but he already feared the amount of cleaning he would have to do in the end.  While lost in thought he almost stepped on the wrapped good infront of his door. Did he drop it? He briefly examined the nameplate and to his surprise it didn’t come from his fans, but Marimari. 

He felt his face flush and immediately made sure nobody was near before he quickly picked up the object and fleed to his room.  Dyuradyura wasn’t one to read too much into situation but there wasn’t any other explanation for this, was there? He compared the nameplate’s handwriting to Marimari’s usual signature to make sure his friends weren’t playing pranks on him either. But how was he supposed to react to this anyways? There was White Day in a month but he wanted the closure he waited for so long. 

Not to crush the delicate package out of excitement he carefully placed it on his desk to go back to dinner cooking. That evening he prepared everyone’s favorite dishes.

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After dinner he was still pondering over when to actually talk to Marimari. He figured it’d be best to do it after everyone took their nightly baths and got ready for bed.

And so, after a long day and bath he took a seat at the Kotatsu where Monmon was still munching sweets, waiting. “But we just had dinner...” Dyuradyura sighed and grabbed the now empty package to admire its design. “That was Marimari’s chocolate, just saying.”  “...?!” “Didn’t you get your share yet? Oh well, go ask her for it later or something.”, Monmon shrugged and continued eating the last pieces.  Ah..of course. It was Marimari they were talking about. Of course she would be cooking chocolate for everyone. But deep in his heart he hoped that at least this time she would see him as more than just another friend.

“If you keep quiet forever nothing will change.” Dyuradyura simply clicked his tongue at this best friend’s snarky remark. However more than anyone he knew Monmon was right. “Hah. What do you know?”

He thought about how Marimari must have just finished her bath. Not like that mattered now that he had no reason to go talk to her. Guess he will keep quiet a little longer.

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He was in the kitchen preparing the usual cups of tea for Marimari. But unlike the other times Marimari entered the kitchen to have the tea instead of Dyuradyura bringing it to her room.  “You really didn’t have to..” “You already worked so hard today! Besides, I can get the tea myself perfectly fine~!”  Dyuradyura sighed with a faint smile and placed the tea set on the dining table to start their nightly tea party with the first sip. “I knooow you’re not a sweet tooth like at all but..how did you like it?” “..I didn’t try it yet but I’m sure it’s delicious. Thank you very much again.” ... “Are you mad everyone got the same thing?” Dyuradyura almost choked on his tea at her comment and cleared his throat before making sure he heard her right. “I mean.. it’s selfish but by the end of the day everyone wants to be special to someone, you know? I should’ve at least tried making individual gifts.. I regret how half-hearted these turned out...” Before she could finish her thought Dyuradyura stood up and slammed his hands on the table, with his face completely flushed. “T-that’s not true! You’re kind to everyone.. you treat all your friends equally and try your best no matter what. It’s why I like you so much..I- I mean everyone does and well...”  Their eyes locked for a few seconds before Marimari bursted out laughing. “Haha you sure changed, Dyuradyura.” “?” “D-don’t get me wrong..not in a bad way of course! But you seem more relaxed lately? ...I think! It’s not much but..how about we have some of the leftover chocolate in the fridge? Don’t tell the others, alright? Shhh”

Dyuradyura smiled at their selfish antics but more than that he laughed at his own selfishness in this moment. Even if he was content with things staying this way, he knew that his feelings had grown more selfish over time. But perhaps that wasn’t such a bad thing.

[tokyothermography]

Oyasumi Paranoia by Bud Virgin Logic (translation)

It’s a very old request and thought I might give it a try finally..don’t worry I haven’t forgotten about all the translation requests you sent me! buy the song on Itunes

Sweet pain sweet pain these tremblings hands are suffering from pain I wait I wait I wait in this blood red and dusky deep deep deep world I have become used to

I don’t believe it, I struggle, see through the lies It’s a taboo, I can’t talk about this, I question myself, I confess That’s why that’s why that’s why Let’s go back in time

The clock’s needle is stabbing deeply However however however please see the real me

The night is shining in love and hate When have my lies become this much My heart is always so lonely Surely you have already realized that this is an illusion This long broken world is the perfect secret just for me Thus I give you a good night kiss

If I’m fed up with dizziness, flattery and destruction I thoroughly sing and confess everything More more more  Play with me more

My reality is everything I wish for However however however it’s so ridiculous

“There is a devil in my heart” it quietly whispers Before I knew it it took over me My heart is always lonely When I ran away I have surely overdone myself Nobody is allowed to touch this beautiful and free world of yours, who cannot wake up from this dream

This sandglass is breaking into pieces and spills out memories Ahh..it’s so trivial yet for these things I’ll kill myself to live on

The night is shining in love and hate When have my lies become this much My heart is always so lonely Surely you have already realized that this is an illusion This long broken world is the perfect secret just for me Thus I give you a good night kiss