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2×2 - Epilogue 2

Author: Akira

Characters: Yuuta

Translator: Mika Enstars

"Me, I’m not too familiar with love due to my upbringing. Still, we’re siblings, so I can tell this much."

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Season: Spring

Location: ES Live Stage Dressing Room

But instead, the content in the odd-numbered episode Anzu-san was in charge of was disappointing.

This time too, even though Aniki flipped the tables by overturning the basic premise of episode 5’s “Living on the Street Experience”, another odd numbered episode—

Since it was actually YamadaP in charge of the episode, he didn’t do anything about it.

It was fine if the content was so bad the ratings fell, because the ratings for Anzu-san’s episodes were Anzu-san’s only on the surface, with YamadaP actually being in charge.

If anything, that was exactly what YamadaP wanted.

Because his goal was to lose that ridiculous producer showdown.

That’s the truth, isn’t it?

You’re probably being hushed by ES or something too, Anzu-san. That being why you were acting so suspicious, or rather apologetic, this entire time.

It’s not like I’m here to force the truth out of you, though. I have no interest in that.

Hm? Hinata-kun told you the same thing? I’m sure he did—Ahaha, you were angry, weren’t you, Aniki?

Of course, not angry because he was deceived, or anything.

YamadaP would be more than happy to lose the producer showdown, and avoid being forced into a position that’s only troublesome for him, but…

On the surface, it was Anzu-san losing, being shown as in charge of those no-good episodes.

It would have ruined Anzu-san’s reputation. But I guess for the P-Association that wanted to uproot Anzu-san, however, they would have been fine with that result too, wouldn’t they?

Because if your reputation gets damaged, they could eventually fire you for that.

Whatever the outcome of the producer showdown, the last laugh would have gone to the P-Association no matter what.

The producer showdown was a landmine planted for that very purpose.

But, because of your personality and position, you couldn’t do anything. You could only cry yourself to sleep despite being subjected to something so cowardly.

That’s why Aniki was angry.

I guess that’s why he did what he could to liven up the episode that was listed as by Anzu-san on the surface—the mess that was the 5th episode of 2×2.

He enlisted the help of his former friends from when he used to live on the streets, and pulled off that final farce, although too sudden..

He even bowed his head down to the very people who kidnapped him and spat their grudges out at him, and paid them for their help too.

That’s what that fun “Concrete Jungle Survival (tentative name)” was. No context, no nothing. Just a bunch of stupid nonsense.

Ahaha, it was so desperate it makes me laugh!

Hey, you understand why Aniki did something like that, right, Anzu-san?

He did it because he likes you.

I don’t know if that “like” is love as the opposite sex, or a just sense of solidarity or respect for one’s business partner, or friendship, or what, though…

Me, I’m not too familiar with love due to my upbringing.

Still, we’re siblings, so I can tell this much.

He did to you what he once did for me.

Because someone important to him, someone he loved was being hurt unfairly.

He couldn’t bear seeing that happen, so he did what he could.

That idiot Aniki, he’s always been like that.

That guy saved me like that, too.

Of course, that guy did all that on his own, so there’s no need for you to feel like you owe him, Anzu-san.

He’s simply pushing his kindness onto you. It’s pretty annoying, honestly.

It might’ve been merely an act of self-satisfaction with no actual impact on the world.

Even so, at least understand his feelings, Anzu-san.

If you can, please don’t forget them.

Yuuta: I’m an ingrate, so all I do is act like I’ve forgotten it all, and do other horrible things to him.

I tell him he’s an idiot, that he’s annoying and to get away from me, and forcibly push him away whenever he tries to cling to me.

I couldn’t have existed otherwise. I was scared I wouldn’t be able to hold onto my own self-esteem—No, the contour of who I am.

But, you’re not like that, Anzu-san.

You’re the kind of person who properly draws a line between producer and idol.

I know this because I’ve been watching you ever since you began your story as a producer.

And we 2wink played the role of the clowns who livened up the opening act of you guys’ stories.

Because I watched from a step back from the epicenter of your story…

I know someone like you can face him while keeping a reasonable distance, without getting merged with him.

Well, I’m sure that has him feeling lonely, though.

If you don’t feel like getting close and hugging him, then please at least do what you can to hold on to the position you have now, okay?

Please at least analyze the story from a step back, just like we had done back then, and at the very least, understand our—No, his feelings, correctly.

And if possible, please remember them, okay?

About the idol that tried to protect you by even playing the clown, because you’re who he wanted to protect.

Yuuta: As for me, too, that idol still is and always will be my number one favorite.

Though if I tell him that, he’ll get carried away and get cocky over it, which pisses me off, so I won’t say anything…

I will never, ever forget it, even after I die. Even if I try to, it’s already been fully ingrained into every part of me, my body and my soul.

“Yuuta-kun, Yuuta-kun, here’s your food!”

“And here’s a blanket, too. If you wrap yourself in this, you’ll be warm, okay?”

Yuuta: —That’s right. With this, I can live on the streets without having to freeze, “Onii-chan”.

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#2×2 #2x2 #translation #event #yuuta aoi #anzu

[affricative-collective]

Gold vs Nitrogen

#Element Tournament #2×2

[kozi-ism]

 @bigbadbro tagged me to post 4 albums I’ve been listening to.

i’ll tag @suspiciouslyglowingmoss

#bigbadbro #suspiciouslyglowingmoss #albums #2×2 #ask

[mashkr]

yupieeee

#2×2 #валера #valera #russian art #russian fandom

[omegasmileyface]

realizing that sticking to the "do it bad" "do it scared" mentality implies theres also a "do it bored"

#cartoon blood #guy whos on 2 adhd meds and an antidepressant trying to function any executive at all ever:

[sleepygaymerdisease]

#'who was this about' dont worry <3 #EDIT hi i didnt realize this would get notes LOL. um everyone reblog with what character ur thinking of because im NOSEY i WANNA SEE #edit 2 to everyone trying to guess what the character i made this for was. youre all wrong. this was about kamen rider #youd think lupin because of my profile picture but alas i have other interests as well... #anis gaymer moments

[butchfalin]

the funniest meltdown ive ever had was in college when i got so overstimulated that i could Not speak, including over text. one of my friends was trying to talk me through it but i was solely using emojis because they were easier than trying to come up with words so he started using primarily emojis as well just to make things feel balanced. this was not the Most effective strategy... until. he tried to ask me "you okay?" but the way he chose to do that was by sending "👉🏼👌🏼❓" and i was so shocked by suddenly being asked if i was dtf that i was like WHAT???? WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY TO ME?????????? and thus was verbal again

#yeehaw #1k #5k #10k #posts that got cursed. blasted. im making these tag updates after... 19 hours? #also i have been told it should say speech loss bc nonverbal specifically refers to the permanent state. did not know that! #unfortunately i fear it is so far past containment that even if i edited it now it would do very little. but noted for future reference #edit 2: nvm enough ppl have come to rb it from me directly that i changed the wording a bit. hopefully this makes sense #also. in case anyone is curious. though i doubt anyone who is commenting these things will check the original tags #1) my friend did not do this on purpose in any way. it was not intended to distract me or to hit on me. im a lesbian hes a gay man. cmon now #he felt very bad about it afterwards. i thought it was hilarious but it was very embarrassed and apologetic #2) “why didn't he use 🫵🏼?” didn't exist yet. “why didn't he use 🆗?” dunno! we'd been using a lot of hand emojis. 👌🏼 is an ok sign #like it makes sense. it was just a silly mixup. also No i did not invent 👉🏼👌🏼 as a gesture meaning sex. do you live under a rock #3) nonspeaking episodes are a recurring thing in my life and have been since i was born. this is not a quirky one-time thing #it is a pervasive issue that is very frustrating to both myself and the people i am trying to communicate with. in which trying to speak is #extremely distressing and causes very genuine anguish. this post is not me making light of it it's just a funny thing that happened once #it's no different than if i post about a funny thing that happened in conjunction w a physical disability. it's just me talking abt my life #i don't mind character tags tho. those can be entertaining. i don't know what any of you are talking about #Except the ppl who have said this is pego/ryu or wang/xian. those people i understand and respect #if you use it as a writing prompt that's fine but send it to me. i want to see it #aaaand i think that's it. everyday im tempted to turn off rbs on it. it hasn't even been a week

[diabloku]

Lucifer: *enters the hotel*

Alastor: I cast vicious mockery 😈

An animation my sis and I made for fun

Music is Perception Check by Tom Cardy.

#hazbin hotel alastor #Hazbin hotel #Hazbin hotel Lucifer #vivziepop #Hazbin hotel fanart #Alastor #Lucifer #Perception check #“you're much shorter in real life” #Alastor has no mercy if you're under 5“2 lol #I did: the storyboard; artworks and animation #And my sis did: the coloring; animation as well and the compositing #Team work makes the dream work lol

[greykolla-art]

Yeah I think you’re in the right place, Al.

#grey art #fan art #hazbin hotel comic #Hazbin hotel #hazbin alastor #hazbin charlie #charlie morningstar #alastor #the radio demon #hazbin hotel fanart #fan comic #I hope Charlie and Alastor go on more walks together in season 2 #Charlie is so sweet and hopeful I love her #and Al is a gremlin

[bumblebeebats]

Every time i purchase a moderately expensive item the Karl Marx on my shoulder is like "For shame... you purchase yet another pair of jeans when you have 5 already at home, you despicable commodity fetishist? In my time, a man with five outfits would consider himself blessed beyond measure, and yet you want for more, while there are children starving in the world??" to which the second Karl Marx on my other shoulder says "Objection! Those 5 pairs of jeans all wildly uncomfortable or have holes in the ass, due to the decline of clothing quality driven by the fast fashion industry, unfortunately making this purchase a necessity... Plus, by purchasing a slightly more expensive pair of jeans from an independent brand, seeking quality over 'brand recognition', they are deliberately trying to avoid engaging in conspicuous consumption!" to which the third Karl Marx clinging to my back like that beetle from Doctor Who says "Remember, my friend; the less you eat, drink, buy books, go to the theatre or to balls, or to the pub, and the less you think, love, theorize, sing, paint, fence, etc., the more you will be able to save and the greater will become your treasure which neither moth nor rust will corrupt — your capital. Buy the jeans," to which I say "I don't know if any of you have actually read Karl Marx"

#My foremost Disco Elysium skills are KARL MARX‚ KARL MARX 2‚ YET ANOTHER KARL MARX‚ MARIE KONDO‚ SKIN-FLINTEDNESS‚ ADHD‚ and SAVOIR-FAIRE

[pedro-pascal]

ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP (2019)

#bill murray #zombieland: double tap #zombieland #zombieland 2 #filmedit #horroredit #zombieedit #classichorrorblog #cinematv #dailyflicks #junkfooddaily #horrorgifs #userqueen #usergiles #userlex #useranimusvox #nero-neptune #* #this is the funniest trivia i have ever read thank you reddit user tealitall

[twilightmalachite]

2×2 - Epilogue 1

Author: Akira

Characters: Yuuta, Hinata

Translator: Mika Enstars

"So are you taking responsibility accordingly and marrying Aniki? Are you going to become my sister-in-law!?"

[Read on my blog for the best viewing experience with Oi~ssu ♪]

Season: Spring

Location: ES Live Stage Dressing Room

Following the recording of 2×2 episode 5, in the performer dressing room…

Yuuta: …Hm? Huh, Anzu-san!

Thank you for all your hard work today~♪ What’s up? You don’t often enter the performer dressing room, don’t you?

I get it. It would be awkward if we were in the middle of changing, wouldn’t it.

Hm? Oh, Aniki? Ahh, humm, so you’re here for Aniki…♪

Unfortunately, Aniki was called to the agency earlier and left in a panic.

Apparently Ran-senpai didn’t get permission from the agency, or rather, Vice Prez Saegusa Ibara, to appear in 2×2.

It probably had already begun to air by the time he noticed, so he probably let it slide until it was over to give a lecture about it—Or well, that’s probably what Vice Prez was thinking.

Aniki and Ran-senpai are prooobably getting thoroughly chewed out together right now.

Yeah. Well, it looked like Ran-senpai had a lot of fun, he’ll probably back Aniki up, so it should be fine. The Vice Prez has a soft spot for him, after all.

And for us too. He’s seriously been pretty good to us, hasn’t he~!

Of course, so have you, and YamadaP too.

Although it’s pretty aggravating for me to admit that fact right now…♪

—So? What are you here for, Anzu-san?

Yuuta: So are you taking responsibility accordingly and marrying Aniki? Are you going to become my sister-in-law!?

I’m just kidding about that, though… I think Aniki and Ran-senpai might’ve picked up on that too.

Don’t know about Shinobu-kun, though… He’s kind and doesn’t hate even me.

But I don’t really care about your feelings, so I’m just going to be honest with you. Truthfully—It’s unpleasant to be conveniently manipulated and toyed with, right?

I was certain about it ever since I poked YamadaP about it to gauge his reaction.

Yuuta: Hey, answer me honestly.

You switched with YamadaP, didn’t you, Anzu-san?

Switching places is copyrighted exclusively to us twins, it’s been stolen!

Or no, actually, is this something like revenge to us causing mayhem by switching places in Twin Peaks or something?

It isn’t? Well, here’s what I think—

The producer showdown, secretly held under the cover of 2×2, was an important match to determine the future head of the P-Association.

To keep the match fair, you lied to us.

Specifically, you secretly switched the name of the producer in charge each time, didn’t you?

On the outside, you were credited as the producer for the first episode and the odd numbers following it, but…

But in reality, it was the other way around, with YamadaP in charge of the first episode.

But since we don’t know that, if we had favored Anzu-san and became motivated only for those episodes—

In the end, YamadaP would have won, the actual person in charge.

Rather, the one who organized this, the P-Association, swapped you two’s names in anticipation of that. Isn’t that right?

Because generally, Yumenosaki idols blatantly favor Anzu-san.

And the P-Association figured we’d be the same, so they set a trap for us.

And they did that, because the P-Association wanted YamadaP to win.

As someone who found great success in SS, and is especially loved by everyone in Yumenosaki, praised as the “protagonist of the modern day”, you must be an eyesore for them, Anzu-san.

And so, they wished to uproot you. That’s probably why they even had the producer showdown, just to get you removed from the P-Association.

But, the miscalculation on the part of P-Association was who was appointed to be your successor, YamadaP—

Who had no interest in being incorporated into ES.

YamadaP has a solid reputation outside of ES and has a place he belongs there. I doubt he wanted to become a part of the gigantic monster called ES only now.

That’s why he was cutting all those corners. He wanted to lose on purpose.

He wanted to lose so he wouldn’t have to become the head of the P-Association, which would be nothing but a pain in the ass.

That’s why for the odd-numbered episodes, the ones he was actually in charge of, he betrayed his reputation as a skillful producer, the content being so boring it felt like I had already seen it somewhere before.

No, that’s exactly why something began to feel off to us.

You’re no longer a beginner who doesn’t know what’s right or left, Anzu-san. You’re a talented producer who is recognized and loved by idols.

And we had already known that.

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[unhingemyheart]

Prime Video: So, Good Omens Season 2 

Neil Gaiman: Yes

Prime Video: What‘s the Story? 

Neil Gaiman: No story, just vibes.

Prime Video: Neil, we need a little more to work with. 

Neil Gaiman: Okay, do you remember Sister Theresa Garrulous and Sister Loquacious from Season 1?

Prime Video: Yes?

Neil Gaiman: They‘re in a coffee shop AU.

Prime Video: Aaaand?

Neil Gaiman: And they need to fall in love. 

Prime Video: But Neil what about Crowley and Aziraphale?

Neil Gaiman: Oh, don‘t worry. They‘re already in love. 

#you can't convince me this isn't what happened #good omens #neil gaiman #crowley #aziraphale #good omens 2 #anthony j crowley #aziracrow #ineffable husbands #aziraphale x crowley #good omens season 2 #prime video #ineffable idiots

[mashkr]

я впервые что то сюда выкладывю так что да, может кто то подпишетсья

this is my first time posting something here so yes, maybe someone will subscribe

#нигдегород #2×2 #русский автор #russian art

[wordfather]

me: hey so how far does your 'all-seeing' sight extend?

the many eyed creature in my basement: ARE YOU ASKING BECAUSE YOU TRIPPED ON YOUR OWN SHOELACES IN THE FOYER AND FELL ON YOUR FACE?

me: oh... so you saw that... :(

the many eyed creature (trying to be nice): ................ NO.

#many eyed creature #part 2