#thank you for all your hard work seiyuus

[hydranomago]

“He usually doesn’t sing the first part.”

(Subaru and AsaShin talking about how Kento’s role as Doppo is important, as he’s usually the last character according to sequence to rap his verse before the chorus) 

MC: Ito-san said “It’s always tiring”; plus he mentioned that compared to everyone else, the part he raps is about 2 seconds longer than everyone else’s. 

Subaru: Ah, I see! 

MC: Yeah, cause his final line usually blends into the chorus. 

AsaShin: Oh, so he doesn’t sing the first part of the chorus.

MC: He said he usually doesn’t sing the first part. 

Subaru: This is the first time I’m hearing this! 

(Video as proof that Kento doesn’t sing the first few seconds of the chorus) 

#hypnosis mic #hypmic #seiyuu #ichiro yamada #samatoki aohitsugi #doppo kannonzaka #kimura subaru #asanuma shintaro #itou kento #asashin #buster bros #mad trigger crew #matenrou #thank you for all your hard work seiyuus #voice actors #kento please take care of your voice #all those screams are cathartic though #doppo our rep

[dia-souls]

DIABOLIK LOVERS Imajin Tokuten Drama CD “Secret Party, Drunk Bride!!”

Original title: 秘密のパーティー、酔った花嫁!!

Source: Fanmade Tokuten Drama CD

Story: Admin Afra

Seiyuu: Suegara rie, Takahiro Sakurai, Kimura Ryouhei, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Kishio Daisuke

Author Note: We already had a drama CD of Drunk Sakamakis. I really wanted this version to exist for other brothers, but I am sure drunk Yui is the cutest and most lovable of all. I hope you enjoy this CD. I would like to write the drunk version for all brothers.

_This scene begins in the school corridor.

*Ding dong* *ding dong*

Kou: Pwah..... what a boring day it was. I wish we had more excitement. Ahhhhhhhhh Yuma ...... Please stop it and don't bother me with so many stupid requests. You forgot that I am a famous idol. It is not suitable for handsome Kou-kun to work in the garden.

Yuma: Huh? shut up. How about trying to be useful in your life instead of protesting so much.

Kou: Stop it. I am very helpful. I give people hope and motivation by performing my impressive shows.

Yuma: Ya better tell some stupid girls that you are excited to gather around.

Kou: Don't be so hard-hearted. What useful work do you do?

Yuma: Hahaha... Well, of course. I am doing a lot of useful work by growing vegetables with my valuables. On the contrary, my work is hard and breath-taking and I have to put my heart and soul into it.

Kou: Hey, my work is very hard too, I really...

_The attention of the Kou is drawn to a student who is spreading the announcement of a party among the students.

Kou: What is he doing?

Yuma: It seems to be a party announcement. Does it matter?

Kou: Huh? A party. This is great. At least this party can make this boring day exciting.

_Kou runs to the student to get an announcement from him.

Kou: Can you give me one?

_The student gives Kou a notice.

*Flip*

Kou: Fufu.....thank you very much.

_Yuma goes to Kou.

Yuma: Now when is this party?

Kou: Yahoo! There is a party tonight. What do you think, let's go together?

Yuma: No. I am not interested.

Kou: Oh, stop, Yuma. Don't be so stubborn. We go and have fun together. What is happening?

?????: Kou-kun, Yuma-kun. Are you two here?

_Kou and Yuma notice Yui's presence behind them.

Kou: Hahaha..... Hello, M-Neko-chan. What are you doing here?

Yui: Ruki-Kun is waiting for you two. School is over. We have to go back home.

Yuma: Heh, you're right. Let's go.

Kou: Wait. Before we go, tell me, are you two coming to the party?

Yui: Party?

Kou: That's right. There is a party at school tonight and I really want to go together. But Yuma is not coming with me. Do you want to go together?

Yuma: Hey, don't try to force her.

Kou: By force? Oh no. M-Neko-chan really likes to spend time with his beloved Kou-kun. Isn't that so?

Yui: I'm sorry Kou-kun. But I don't think Ruki-kun will let me come to the party.

Kou: Ruki is not going to understand. We tell him that we are going shopping together and he doesn't understand either.

Yuma: Ya fool, ya want to prank Ruki.

Kou: Fufu... What is wrong Yuma? Afraid?

Yuma: Haaaaaaa? Of course I'm not afraid. I'm coming too.

Yui: What? But didn't you say that you don't want to come?

Yuma: Yes I said that? But it is not possible to leave ya alone with Kou.

Ko: Owo..... Yuma-kun, how kind of you to come with us to a party that you don't like because of taking care of M-Neko-chan.

Yuma: Shut up ya bastard.

Kou: Hahahaha..... Well, then tonight all three of us will go together. Just remember that Ruki should not understand anything.

*TIMESKIP*

_This scene starts in the school banquet hall.

Ko: Ohhhh... it's much more crowded here than I thought. In my opinion, M-Neko-chan, you look much prettier in this dress.

_Yui blushes.

Yui: Oh, thank you so much, Kou-kun. But if I come back home with this dress, won't Ruki-kun be suspicious?

Kou: Don't worry, there is a dressing room here. Before we go home, we go there and change our clothes.

Yuma: Che... I can't believe I listened to ya idiot and came to such a crowded party.

Kou: Stop Yuma-kun. It's okay to have fun.

Yuma: Ahhhhhh... now whatever. Hey Yui, let's go and sit there.

_Yuma takes Yui's hand and they go to the chair.

Kou: Wait, I will come.

_Kou goes to the chair with Yuma and Yui and sits down.

Kou: Are you guys thirsty? Would you like to have a drink?

Yuma: Yes, that's a good idea.

_Kou asks the servant for a drink and the servant goes towards them with a bottle of drink and gives them the drink.

Kou: Thank you very much.

Yuma: Hey Kou, what kind of drink is this?

Kou: I don't know... I think it's new, let's try it.

_Kou pours the drink in the glass.

Yuma: Hey, wait. It is better not to drink this.

Kou: Why?

Yuma: Well..... What if this drink makes us drunk?

Yui: Uh....if that's the case.....I can't drink this.

Kou: Oh, come on. A glass is fine.

Yui: But...

Kou: What's the problem, M-Neko-chan? Don't you think you're still a little kid who has to ask your Daddy's permission for everything? Oh or not, now you have to ask Ruki's permission instead of Dad. Fufu.... He treats you like dads.

_Yui puffs her cheeks.

Yui: Kou-kun stop. I am not a little child.

Kou: So if you are not, drink this. Not even a glass. Drink more than one glass to prove that you are not a child and do not need your Daddy's permission.

Yui:...... but......

Kou: What's wrong, little kid? Where is your daddy?

Yui: Ahhhhhhh ok, I'll drink.

_Yui takes the glass and drinks it to the end.

*Gulp Gulp*

Yui: Are you satisfied now?

Kou: Not yet. You should drink more than one glass.

Yui: Okay.

Yuma: Hey Yui, don't be stupid. What if ya get really drunk?

Yui: ......

Kou: Little baby?

Yui: I'm not a little kid.

_Yui picks up a few more glasses and drinks again.

*TIMESKIP*

_Kou and Yuma who carries Yui on his shoulder are returning to the mansion.

Kou: I had a really good time.

Yuma: Shut up. This is a disaster.

Yui: Fufu.... hahaha..... I'm on the air..... moving..... hahaha.....

Kou: Fufu... she's so cute when she's drunk. Isn't she?

Yuma: Huh? Ya fool, ya know what trouble we got into. What if Ruki finds out?

Kou: Don't worry, Yuma. We sneak into the mansion and before Ruki knows, we take Yui to her room to sleep. Simply. Ruki doesn't understand either.

Yuma: Che.... Ya are really stupid to think that Ruki won't understand.

Kou: Quiet. We arrived.

_Kou slowly opens the door of the mansion.

*Creaaak*

_Kou and Yuma slowly enter the mansion.

Kou: Yuma, we should go to her room very quietly and not make any noise.

Yui: Fufu.... Why is it dark here.....Wow..... This is a haunted mansion....

Yuma: Oh, shut up... no one should hear our voices...

Yui: Who are you?

Yuma: Seriously? I'm Yuma, ya forgot, I'm a vampire.

Yui: Kyaah..... don't eat me...... don't drink my blood.

Kou: Fufu M-Neko-chan, we have sucked your blood a thousand times.

Yui: Ahhhh... Really?

Kou: Yes, you are our bride. The bride of the Mukamis. We are Mukami brothers.

Yuma: Ahhhhhhhhh, both of you shut up. Let's be calm so Ruki doesn't understand.

?????: What should I not understand?

Kou and Yuma at the same time: Ahhhhhhh??????

_Kou and Yuma turn around to see Ruki and Azusa behind them.

Kou: Ruki, Azusa, when did you come here?

Azusa: We... heard Eve's scream ..... and got worried.

Ruki: Yuma, why are you carrying her on your shoulder?

Yuma: Well..... that...

Yui: You....have two....fangs....are you a vampire too?

Azusa: What happened to Eve?

Yui: Who is Eve?..... I am the bride of the vampires.... Miss. Mukami's bride..... Fufu.... hahaha....

_Ruki looks at Kou and Yuma with cold eyes.

Ruki: Kou, Yuma, explain right now what's going on here?

Yuma: Ummmmmm.....explain Kou.

Kou: Huh? Why me? Well.... the story is about this.....

*TIMESKIP*

Kou: And it was like this.

Ruki: I can't believe it. You lied to me and then you forced her to drink a lot to prove that she is not a child and that I am not acting like her dad.

Yui: Fufu.... are you my daddy? Ohh..... don't punish me..... I'm a good girl.....

Azusa: Fufu...she is so cute.

Kou: I'm sorry Ruki.

Ruki: Good grief.....

_Ruki takes Yui from Yuma's shoulder and hugs her like a bride.

Ruki: Just wait until she gets better, then wait to see what will happen to you.

Yui: Fufu........

Ruki: Besides, I don't act like dads. I am the older brother, not the dad.

Kou: Well...

Ruki: When you are talking to me, look me in the eyes. And because of what you did, all three of you will be punished.

Kou: Yes, sir.

Yui: Daddy, I'm a good girl... don't punish me.

Ruki: Good grief.... you are so hot.... you need to rest for now.

_Ruki carries Yui to her room.

Yuma: Well, are you satisfied now?

Kou: It was very exciting. Wasn't it?

Azusa: Eve is so cute when she is drunk. She really acts like children.

Yuma: You two shut up. Kou, do you understand what trouble we got into?

Kou: It doesn't matter. The important thing is that we had a good time.

Yuma: You had a good time, not us. Poor Yui. I hope Ruki won't punish her so hard.

______ The End ______

#diabolik lovers #dialovers #yui komori #komori yui #ruki mukami #mukami ruki #kou mukami #mukami kou #yuma mukami #mukami yuma #azusa mukami #mukami azusa #diabolik lovers drama cd #drama cd

[dialovers-translations]

DIABOLIK LOVERS LUNATIC PARADE WonderGOO Tokuten Drama CD  “Tumult at the Lost Child Center ~Don’t be too Childish~”

Original title:「ディアヴォリック★自堕落生活～長男の憂鬱～」

Source: Diabolik Lovers Lunatic Parade WonderGOO Tokuten Drama CD

Audio: Here

Seiyuu: Midorikawa Hikaru & Tatsuhisa Suzuki

Translator’s note: Honestly Ayato & Yuma are such a fun pairing because they’re both relatively ‘chill’ guys who have more of a childish side to them. Defintiely the perfect pick for a CD about a lost child center haha. It was really cute to see Yuma interact with the kids, although I never doubted his skills in that regard. He just radiates those ‘big bro’ vibes. :p Ayato on the other hand struggled a bit more, but I think he’s decent at dealing with kids too. Let’s just be grateful it wasn’t Kanato there instead or he would have set those poor children on fire lol.

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Ayato: Ahー Ahー If you have found or are looking for a lost child, then…get your ass to the damn lost child center! (1) Do you understand!? 

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Ayato: Heh…Whatcha say, Chichinashi? My announcement was flawless, no?

Yuma: Ahー It was a fuckin’ disaster. Why did it sound like ya were givin’ them an order at the end!? Haah…I’m really out of luck, havin’ to do this job together with this dumbass. 

Ayato: That’s my line! The kids are gonna get scared by you with your big frame and that nasty look on your face!

Yuma: Ah? No way. Just so ya know, lookin’ after some lil’ brats is a piece of cake for me. I used to do it all the time in the past after all. 

Ayato: Heeh…Even if that’s true, the past is the past, right? Whether it’s lookin’ after kids or anythin’ else, I’m not losin’ to you so you better brace yourself !

Yuma: Oh come on, don’t get so damn competitive over every single thing! Ahー What a pain in the ass…

A crying girl is brought in. 

*Thud*

Ayato: …Oh! A lost child was brought in right on cue! …’Kay, I’ll make her stop cryin’ so watch closely!

Yuma: Well, show us what you’ve got. 

*Rustle* 

Ayato: Oi, brat. Stop cryin’ right now. Those sobs and sniffles are hella loud and annoyin’. 

Child: Uu…

Ayato: Hah? What am I doin’ wrong, Chichinashi? I gotta make myself clear to her, right!? 

Yuma: You’re being way too serious to a kid. Haha…Ya have to be a lil’ more chill when ya talk to them. 

Ayato: Haah!? What should I do then!? 

You try to explain. 

Ayato: I see…Her name, huh? ーー Oi, you! Teach me your name! By the way, mine’s Ayato. Remember to add ‘-sama’ to the end when you refer to me, ‘kay?

Yuma: I can’t believe he’s askin’ a kid to refer to him as ‘-sama’. Pfftー! …Lame!

Ayato: …Shut up!

Child: Uu…

Yuma: Ahー Look, she’s even more scared now ‘cause ya started shoutin’ out of nowhere. 

Ayato: Keh…! Aah, what now!? I guess I should do somethin’ which will catch her attention…Oi! Teach me what works best with small human girls!

You explain.

Ayato: …Dolls!? Me…!? 

Yuma: Pfft! Playin’ house with dolls. Go ahead and give it a shot! I mean, ya talked pretty big earlier so I’m sure ya can pull it off, right?

Ayato: Geh…I’ll do it! Chichinashi, you help out too!

You nod.

Ayato: Come on. I’ll play with you, so pick your doll. 

*Rustle* 

Ayato: Haah…? You had all these choices to pick from and you went with the creepy Witch? So, how do you want to play?

The child explains.

Ayato: Haah…!? I’m playin’ as the Princess while Chichinashi gets to be the Prince!? ーー Hold up. Why did you divide the roles like that!? Shouldn’t it be the other way ‘round!? 

Yuma: Haha! Maybe the kid’s tryin’ to show her good heart by lettin’ ya be the Princess since you’ve been havin’ a hard time so far. 

Ayato: Haah!? 

The child asks to play.

Ayato: Haah? Ah…Right…Let’s see… (talks with a high-pitched, feminine voice) ‘Ah, I’m a cute Princess. Nice to meet you!’

*Rustle* 

Yuma: Pfftーー! …Fuck…I can’t believe I have to witness this…Is this a new type of torture? Haha!

Ayato: You bastard…Shut the fuck up! Don’t watch!

*Rustle*

Ayato: …Haah? You want me to have this apple? I’m not that dumb to just eat an apple given to me by some shady-ass Witch! No thank you!

Child: Uu…

Ayato: …!? 

Child: Uu…

Ayato: …Fine! I just gotta eat it, right!? …’Nom, nom, nom’ …Ah? I’m not gonna fall unconscious from the poison. That’d be hella lame!

Child: Uu…

Yuma: Ahーahー Ya never learn, do ya?

Ayato: Aah…!? Honestly, you’ve been talkin’ like you know best this whole damn time. Then you do it instead!

Yuma: Yeah, sure. Come on. Hand me the Princess doll.

*Rustle*

Yuma: …Ughー! The apple’s poison…!

*Thud*

Ayato: Haha! He’s totally into it. Lame!

Yuma: Say whatever ya want. …Oi, Sow! Don’t be spacin’ over there and kiss me already!

You seem surprised. 

Yuma: You’re the Prince here, right!? Wake me up with a true lover’s kiss! …Hehe. If ya want, I don’t mind if ya kiss me directly instead of usin’ the dolls.

Ayato: Haah…!? Oi, hold up! Why would she do that!? 

Yuma: …Ah!? Those without a doll should stay out of this!

Ayato: Shut up! …Ahー God! We’re done with this! Away with this crap!

Ayato sends the dolls flying into the air. 

*Woosh* 

Yuma: Tsk…Just how immature can ya be? 

*Rustle* 

Yuma: Hey, lil’ one. Why don’t we ignore that guy and draw some pictures next?

The girl nods.

Yuma: …Sure. You’re a good girl, aren’t ya? …Come on! Let’s see whoever can draw the better picture! I’ve got my hopes up high!

They grab paper and marks to draw.

*Scribble scribble*

Ayato: Oh! She’s really into this! Amazin’!

Yuma: Heh, want to join us? 

Ayato: …! In your dreams! …But well, I guess if you insist, I’ll do you a favor.

Yuma: You really are a pain in the ass, aren’t you?

*Scribble scribble* 

Ayato: Hm? Oi, kid. Whatcha drawin’? 

She explains. 

Yuma: Heeh…Your mother, huh? 

Ayato: Hah! Ridiculous! I’m not gonna draw that sorta crap. Let me think…

*Scribble scribble* 

Ayato: There we go! This should do!

Yuma: The fuck’s this round thing? 

Ayato: It’s the takoyaki I ate the other day! It had a Western-style twist to it, so instead of seaweed flakes, it had some other green-colored thing sprinkled on top. It tasted kinda strange. 

Yuma: Ya really couldn’t think of anythin’ else to draw? 

Ayato: I could ask you the exact same thing! The fuck’s that supposed to be? Don’t tell me you drew some vegetables? 

Yuma: Oh! Nice observation! It’s a new variant which I planted just recently. I really hope they’ll grow nice and big just like in this picture one day!

Ayato: …!? Aren’t those a little too big!? They’d easily reach above the roof of the house!

Yuma: Aah…? I bought the seeds at the Demon World so that’s the least I’d expect from them. So…What did ya draw? 

You show them your drawing.

Yuma: …Ah? Are these…The fireworks at the Parade? 

You nod. 

Ayato: Then over here are the gondolas? …I mean, I guess you did an okay job. Not as good as my drawing though!

The door opens.

Ayato: Oh, another lost child? 

The mother of the child rushes inside. 

Yuma: …Oh! You’re here to pick up yer daughter? …Hey, look who’s here. 

Ayato: Good for you! Go and enjoy the Parade, ‘kay? 

Yuma: What’s this? Are ya feelin’ a lil’ lonely perhaps? 

Ayato: Shut up! That’s not it! 

Yuma: Hahaha! …Oh? 

*Flip* 

Yuma: What? …You’re giving this drawing to us? …Haha! Ya did a great job! 

The child smiles. 

Yuma: This guy with the ponytail is me, right? 

She nods. 

Yuma: Yeah, thanks! …So, this stick-like girl in a skirt whose lackin’ any indication of curves whatsoever must be her, right?

The child nods again. 

Yuma: Hehe…Aren’t ya happy she drew such an accurate representation of ya?

You pout.

Ayato: …!? Hey, where am I then!? Show me!

*Rustle* 

Ayato: …Aah? Oi. Don’t tell me this guy with the red scribbles on top of his head is supposed to be me? 

The child nods again. 

Ayato: My hair isn’t that much of a mess! Come on, take a better look! It’s supposed to be spiky and looks way cooler than this!

Yuma: Nah, I think she did a pretty good job. Honestly, I can barely tell the difference! Haha!

*Rustle*

Ayato: Well…I guess I’ll accept it as a souvenir. Don’t get yourself lost again, ‘kay?

Yuma: Come on, ‘Ayato-sama’, why don’t you wave her goodbye? Thank the girl for playin’ with ya!

Ayato: Haah…!? I’m the one who played with her! Idiot! …Don’t you dare show up again, ‘kay!? 

The child leaves with her mother.

Yuma: Ahー That was kinda hectic. Oh well, I’m glad she was safely picked up by her parents. 

Ayato: …There’s absolutely nothin’ good ‘bout it!

Yuma: …Ah? 

Ayato: I didn’t get to show off what I’m capable of at all! ーー Oi, Yuma. Go and look for the next lost child. 

Yuma: Haah? …No way. Why should I do that? 

Ayato: Shut up! I feel like I got a feel for lookin’ after children now. So hurry up and bring in the next one!

Yuma: Listen up…It’s better if no children get lost at all, so don’t be spoutin’ bullcrap. Besides, if ya want to find one that badly, then look for them yerself!

Ayato: Haah…? And why would I do that?

Yuma: Ahー But I guess if ya were to come across one, you’d just scare and make them cry again. Just think of the disaster from earlier. Guess it’s too much to ask from ya.

Ayato: That’s not true! 

Yuma: Oh? I’m not convinced. 

Ayato: Shut up! I’ll show you! I’ll be back with an impressive amount of lost children, so you better be scared!

Ayato runs off.

*Thud* 

Yuma: Ahー Thank god that loudmouth is finally gone. I’m kinda tired from havin’ to deal with the kid, so I guess I’ll rest up a bit. Hey, go and make some tea!

Another child is brought in.

Yuma: …Wait!? Haah!? Talk about bad timin’...Yeah, this is the lost child center. We’ll take care of the lil’ one, ‘kay?

The door opens again.

Yuma: Ah? Two in a row? …Wait, there’s two at a time? 

More children are brought in. 

Yuma: Again!? Ahー Their cryin’ is drivin’ me nuts…Shut up! I’ll look after y’all so come here! …Anyway, what’s Ayato up to? I’m over here drowning in lost kids so don’t tell me he’s sleepin’ on the job!? 

All of the kids cry at once.

Yuma: Ah, hey! Don’t fight! …If ya can’t share and get along like good kids, I’m takin’ that ball away, do ya understand!? 

The crying intensifies. 

Yuma: …Aah? If you’re hungry, go to that Soー …I mean lady over there. Eat slowly so ya don’t choke, ‘kay? 

The children continue crying. 

Yuma: …Aah…Fuck, this is a pain…If I had known it’d get this busy, I would have rather had that fool ‘round still. …Right!

You ask Yuma what he’s going to do. 

Yuma: Hehe…I had a fun idea. Keep the kids busy for a bit, ‘kay? 

*Thud*

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Yuma: Ahー Ahー This is the lost child center speaking. We are looking for Sakamaki Ayato-kun, 17 years old, has red hair and a resting bitch face. We believe he might be somewhere close to the takoyaki vendor. If you spot him, please tell that idiot to come to the lost child center.

I repeat. We are looking for Sakamaki Ayato-kun, 17 years oーー 

Ayato bursts into the room. 

*Thud* 

Ayato: You bastard…! Cut the crap!

Yuma: Oh! My announcement was very effective! Haha! So, how does it feel to get called to the lost child center at yer age? 

Ayato: Everyone ‘round me started starin’ or pointin’ fingers at me while laughin’...! I nearly choked on the churros I was eatin’ on top of that! It was horrible!

Yuma: Oh? You weren’t at the takoyaki place? Damn, I spread wrong information. 

Ayato: Who gives a damn ‘bout that!? Meet me outside! I’ve had enough!

Yuma: Ahー Now’s not the time to fight. Hurry up and help me take care of these brats. 

Ayato: Kids? I couldn’t find any lost children thoーー

All of the kids start crying again. 

Ayato: Aah…!? What’s goin’ on over here!? 

Yuma: We’re actually fully booked over here. Now’s not the time to act like a big child yerself. Get to work, come on!

Ayato: Geh…!

Yuma: Oi, brats, listen up! Mr. ‘Ayato-sama’ over here is dyin’ to play with all of ya, so let him join in on the fun, ‘kay?

Ayato: Haah…!? Don’t just say whatever ya damn please!

*Rustle* 

Ayato: …!? Hey! Don’t jump at me!

*Rustle rustle* 

Ayato: Don’t climb up my body! Let go of me…!

*Rustle rustle* 

Yuma: Hah! He’s over there wavin’ his arms ‘round as if he doesn’t like it, but he’s probably enjoyin’ all of the attention. Thank god I got paired up with someone who’s on the same levels as these brats. 

Ayato: Fuck…! Chichinashi, don’t be over there laughin’ with him but help me out! …Ugh! If that’s what the guy wants, then he can join me instead!

Ayato tugs Yuma close.

*Rustle* 

Yuma: Haah!? …Hey, stop! Don’t pull my hair!

*Thud* 

Ayato: Haha, lame! Oi, my loyal servants! Let’s beat up the bad guy!

*Rustle rustle* 

Ayato: …Wait!? Idiots! Can’t you tell that you’re only supposed to attack the big fella over there!

Yuma: Heh…You’re a hundred years too early to order those brats ‘round! Come on, let’s show him who’s boss!

*Thud*

Yuma: …Ack! Oi, ya lil’...! Who’s the one who punched me in the sides just now!? 

Ayato: Oi, Chichinashi! Whatcha lookin’ so surprised ‘bout? You should join in as well!

You hesitate. 

Yuma: Well, these kids don’t hold back, so ya better know what you’re gettin’ yerself into! …But it wouldn’t make for a bad memory of the Parade, right? 

ーー THE END ーー

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[sinsofthefather-kulemi]

MEET: HIROSHI NAMIKAWA

◈Age: 61

◈Job: Founder and Chief Security Officer of Namikawa Securities

◈Relationship Status: Happily married to Edna Namikawa for 25 years (and counting)! She is his second wife and he wouldn't hesitate to tell anyone that she's the reason that he believes in love. His first marriage was purely done out of obligation. When he left his old life behind, that included the wife. He's sure he'd done her (Wife 1) a favor. He was a horrible husband before but now he's the Ultimate Wife Guy™️ minus the cheating.

◈Family: To his knowledge, he only has the one daughter, Arika. He wouldn't be surprised if he has more children out there somewhere from before. He doubts they would even know where to look if they did exist though and sure, he would be curious to meet them but it's likely for the best it doesn't happen. He's satisfied with the little family he has now anyway. He's fantasized about having more children with Edna more times than he could count but it took work convincing her for the one (and for good reason). He didn't want to push too hard. As far as his immediate family stemming from his parents- His father died when he was a child. He stopped dealing with his siblings so long ago he can't remember the details. As for his mother, he kept her comfortable and even allowed her to see her granddaughter up until she passed away but he never wanted anything to do with her personally.

◈Friends: Aside from his wife and his daughter and perhaps Kenjiro, Hiroshi would say that he doesn't have any true friends. Are there people that call him their friend? Absolutely, and he encourages them to feel that way. The more they trust him, the better. He has buddies. Absolutely. But he wouldn't hesitate to put those buddies' heads on the block if he perceives them as a threat in any way. Just ask Mikki.

◈Hobbies: He is a cigar aficionado. He likes to visit tobacco shops and chat up the staff about their recommendations and the selections so that he can learn more. He's even subscribed to a few magazines about cigars that teaches about the different types and what drinks pair well with them. He enjoys a nice, smooth drink as well. Preferably something that pairs well with whatever cigar he's smoking. During this, he likes to put on a record and listen to some nice tunes or chat up some good company. He also enjoys playing poker, mahjong and shogi.

◈Favorite food: If he can help it, he never misses a meal but breakfast is by far the most important to him. He enjoys a meal that is separated into several individual items. His ideal breakfast? Grilled trout, natto, steamed rice, cabbage and miso- with an option for seconds. If he could have this exact combination every single day for the rest of his life, he'd likely die a happy man. True story: The natto is his favorite part. Sorry, not sorry about his breath afterwards. At least his wife will still kiss him. That's all that matters.

◈Favorite Item: He started a watch collection back in his late 30s. The very first piece was a cheap pocket watch that Edna gave him as her wedding gift to him. Her thanks for him wanting to marry her. She joked him that he could use it to count the seconds until he was ready to rid himself of her. He remembers laughing at the watch with tears in his eyes, so happy that she was giving a gift to thank him for wanting her when really, he should have been thanking her. He gripped it tightly in his hands and bowed deeply saying, "Thank you, sweetheart. Instead, I'll use it to count every second that I get to be a part of your life." 25 years have passed but he will never forget such a beautiful night.

Want to learn a little more about the others?

→ Goro → Arika → Edna → Kenjiro

#hiroshi namikawa #sins of the father

[roguemaki]

Hi, just wanted to thank you for all your hard work about G-witch translations and videos. Thanks for the latest G-witch director & SuleMio's VAs interview too which were very informative and interesting. I was wondering about "The Report of MS Gundam Witch from Mercury S2" guidebook and if you would eventually translate G-witch main director Hiroshi Kobayashi interview + Lynn and Kana's interviews too. I really love to read G-witch seiyuus and staff's thoughts about the story and SuleMio characterization. Thank you so much!

No prob! :> Glad you've been enjoying my translations.

I did buy an ebook copy of the S2 Report, so I could TL some of it down the line... but it would be a *very* long time before I get around to it, since I've already got a lot of G Witch on my plate.

There's a lot of potentially interesting content in the book (the Kobayashi, Ichinose, and Lynn interviews you mentioned, plus one with Noto, and more) that I'd love to dig into eventually... But I'm not sure when I'll have the capacity and free time to do so.

#rmaki replies

[jewwyfeesh]

CN 2nd Anniversary Stream Translation

i’ve translated the cn subs of the whole 2nd anni stream, which can be viewed here.

this is meant to be something you can read while watching the stream… an accompaniment of sorts, but it can also be read as a stand-alone. and for the first reason, there is a severe lack of photos lol.

i received lots of help from my friends (the kanataP, the oddballsP and the ibaraP), so i’d like to thank them once again~ T^T

the voice actors in this stream are: →tsuchida reiou and yonai yuki (hosts/emcees) →hiruma shun’ya and takahashi hiroki (guests)

translator’s disclaimer:

-i’m bad with differentiating voices, so some of them are left as “???” because i don’t really know who’s talking

-for quite a few of the lines, i’ve added in some words so as to make the flow of the sentence smoother. it does not change the original meaning of the sentence, and only helps with sentence flow.

-i normally type in lapslock, so most of the text is in lowercase :V

[introduction to stream]

reiou: please allow me to be the knight that protects all of you onee-samas today.

to all the producers from China, 大家好 (hello).

i am tsuchida reiou, the seiyuu for suou tsukasa. it’s a pleasure to meet you all!

thank you for the applause! hehe

yuki: producer(s)! if you run into any troubles, be sure to tell nii~chan

大家好 (hello) to the producers from China~

i’m yonai yuki, the voice of nito nazuna! nice to meet you~

reiou: on the 27th of november, it’ll be the 2nd anniversary of Ensemble Stars 2 (CN server). congratulations~

yuki: congratulations~

reiou: today, yonai-san and i are in charge of delivering the 2nd anniversary special program for all you producers :) we’ll be in your care! (tl/n: i’m sorry for the repetitive yoroshiku onegaishimasu translations…)

yuki: we’ll be in your care…!

(the both of them repeat yoroshiku onegaishimasu yo! like three times in total…)

reiou: the both of us are already quite familiar (tl/n: with the program, and they know each other in va work)

yuki: we really are, huh!

reiou: ganbatte to the both of us :)

yuki: yes~

reiou: (goes on to talk about how the program had kiryu kuro’s seiyuu, kamio-san, and oogami koga’s seiyuu, onoyuki-san as emcees for first anniversary. the guest seiyuus for 1st anniversary were amagi hiiro’s, kajiwara gakuto, and shiina niki’s, yamaguchi niki, no, tomo-san)

(yes reiou accidentally said “yamaguchi niki”)

(yuki-kun laughed at him)

(reiou then talks about how the four of them created a very lively atmosphere during the stream)

who will be our guests for today? how exciting~

yuki: yes~ how exciting~

reiou: this year, during JP’s tsukisuta, the both of us (reiou and yuki) were added as emcees/hosts, and from then on got to know everyone a little better.

(noises of agreement from yuki)

as hosts, the both of us will work hard to deliver a satisfying program, as is the stream that succeeds the previous one. your guidance will be appreciated.

to generate some excitement for the 2nd anniversary, we will now be introducing our much anticipated guests~

the two who will take the stage are—

yuki: (whispering) who is it…?

(and so) more people will thus be able to experience our art! (alternatively: our artisticism shall be known by more people!)

hiroki: 好吃 (delicious)!!! gao qiao kuang shi, SE! (“I am Takahashi Hiroki.”) (tl/n: he’s pronouncing his name 高桥广树, but in cn. except his pronounciation is a little off… and i have no idea why did he shout “SE—!” at the end… i’ve listened to him trying to shout? his name?? at least 5 times now i still dont know what is he trying to say.)

reiou: (we) don’t understand what you’re saying 😂

(reiou and yuki clap for him regardless)

yuki: (laughing) impressive

reiou: well, the next guest will be making an appearance…!

???: it makes me really happy to be able to film a program with nii~chan!

(deep voice) you really…!! (reiou starts laughing while shun’ya walks into view while pointing at hiroki)

reiou: please… turn to the camera—

shun’ya: sorry,, this is too hard on me TT

(everyone claps as shun’ya makes his way to his seat)

reiou: thank you both! they are the ones we’ve invited for today’s stream…!

hiroki: to the (mainland) Chinese producers… 大家好 (hello)

(shun’ya’s quietly losing it next to him)

i am the seiyuu for Valkyrie’s Itsuki Shu, Takahashi Hiroki. Nice to meet you all.

shun’ya: to the (mainland) Chinese producers, 大家好 (hello).

i am ra*bit’s mashiro tomoya’s seiyuu, hiruma shun’ya~ i’ll be in your care!

reiou: yes~ please take care of us~

today we four are gathered here to celebrate the 2nd anniversary with (everyone)~

(more yoroshiku onegaishimasu~)

yuki: first off, we’ll review what happened in the past year~

there has been quite a few ‘original events’ (scouts) and chain reaction events (??) in the past year;

(and) similarly, there were many limited MV outfits released for the foreign servers (CN KR TW).

let’s have a look at the original scouts that took place over this past year~

[previous year scout review]

1) Scout “赠春风” (A Gift To Spring Breeze). January 2022.

-5��� Tenshouin Eichi; 4☆ Akehoshi Subaru; 3☆ Isara Mao and Shiratori Aira

-original scout/event for Chinese New Year in the year of the Tiger

-based on traditional outfits (传统服装)

general comments about eichi’s bloomed

-“even the tiger has been tamed by eichi…”

-hiroki: tenshouin, tenshouin, tenshouin, tenshouin

-the VAs ask if he’s fallen ill… “yeah i guess he (hiroki?) really fell sick”

-(about eichi’s bloomed) the art is very good, and it has a daring and resolute feel to it

-“the tiger seems to be nothing more than just a cat…”

-“is this really a tiger?!” “it has to be real, right?” “i’m pretty sure it’s a live (tiger) (that tenshouin has his hand on)” “too dangerous…” “well, tenshouin can go join an acrobatic troupe now”

-tenshouin-sama’s really too cool

general comments about subaru’s bloomed

-has a really nice smile

-he’ll get punished for climbing up there (they all realise he’s kind of. on the roof, and yes it is very high up)

-really energetic(?) and his smile is nice

(yuki passes the metaphorical baton to hiroki to introduce the next scout)

2) Scout “光影碎片 · Black篇” (Fragments of Light and Shadow, Side Black). April 2022.

-collab between Link Click and Ensemble Stars~

-5☆ Kagehira Mika; 4☆ Aoba Tsumugi; 3☆ Narukami Arashi

-(yuki?) “this (card) is mika-chin” (tl/n: so cute…)

hiroki: KAGEHIRA! have you been well!! i ate lots of good food while i was in France!!! (???: too healthy!) (???: after all, there’s so much yummy food there)

general comments about mika’s bloomed

-woah, so cool

-where is he falling from? is he okay? he should be fine, right? (one of the VAs say something about how the background is probably CGI (??))

-they also comment about his expression… “the fact that he’s making this sort of expression… he must be looking at a certain someone” “oh?? oh???” “but who is it?” (tl/n: i removed some comments due to mentions of potentially triggering content, even though it was said jokingly, but the VAs did clarify immediately, saying that “we are not that kind of game”)

general comments about tsumugi’s bloomed

-has a really cool/handsome vibe, as well as a hacker-vibe

-has a similar vibe to of “The Matrix Resurrections” (黑客帝国)

-but apparently saying the work’s name directly isnt good (yuki pointed this out) and hiroki(?) apologised for it

3) Scout “光影碎片 · White篇” (Fragments of Light and Shadow, Side White). June 2022

-collab between Link Click and Ensemble Stars~

-5☆ Oogami Koga; 4☆ Kiryuu Kuro; 3☆ Nito Nazuna

general comments about koga’s bloomed

-it’s really not a bad card

-one of the va’s mentioned that during the 1st anni livestream, onoyuki (koga’s va) mentioned how he wanted koga to have a 5☆ lolz and he spoke it into reality

shun’ya: oh, so he (onoyuki) made a request for it and his (request/wish) came true. so, please give tomoya a 5☆ as well! (the other VAs say that he’s cunning for doing this LOL)

hiroki: please give shu a 5☆!

reiou: it only works if the emcees say it!

shun’ya: please give us (guest VAs) a chance too…! (tl/n: rip ShuPs and TomoPs… shun’ya’s fighting really hard for tomoP rights lol TT)

hiroki: well, let’s turn to JP (server). please!! a 5☆ is fine! 6☆ is fine too!! (tl/n: what is this, arknights?!)

general comments about kuro’s bloomed

-jealous cuz he looks really handsome~

-someone offhandedly says something about giving them a 4☆ (probably shun’ya), but it’s probably because he was the emcee the previous round (lol)

-pointed out that LC side white scout was the emcees for the previous anniversary stream~ and how they really spoke it (getting cards) into existence

-and how could we forget nii~chan 3☆ TT

yuki: everyone…! don’t forget nii~chan’s there too!! next time, he could very well be a 5☆!!

shun’ya: oh yeah (that could happen). when it’s time for third anniversary, it’ll be your turn to introduce your group (probably referring to the scout)

4) Scout “梦中的童话” (Fairytale in a Dream). August 2022.

-5☆ Sakuma Ritsu; 4☆ Narukami Arashi; 3☆ Mikejima Madara, Shino Hajime

-tl/n: they’re my everyth– //i get dragged out of the room

-tl/n: reiou introduces the characters with a “–senpai” behind their names, like “Sakuma Ritsu-senpai”, “Narukami Arashi-senpai” and i think that’s just sooooo adorable kasakun qwq… and then reiou says “Ritsu-senpai is playing the role of Snow White… probably because he’s always sleeping” WOW OKAY… “Narukami-senpai, Arashi-chan plays the role of The Queen” (SORRY FOR EXTENDED TL/N i just love them very much…) arashi-chan… reiou called naru arashi-chan… im gna im,,, reiou called arashi jou-sama im gna end up wheezing from laughing too hard

-mama’s the huntsman and hajime represents the dwarves! (or dwarf, in this case)

general comments about ritsu’s bloomed

-really nice

-the angle is really exceptional, and the composition (of the picture) is praise-worthy

-can really be considered a form of “art” (tl/n: yes i agree)

-it’s of his expression when he’s awake, and not when he’s in a stupor/coma; but one of the VAs was like “well that’s because he hasn’t eaten the apple yet and therefore hasn’t fallen asleep (yet)”

-reiou’s like, “but this guy… he’ll fall asleep even without eating the apple” “from the looks of it, he’s about to snzzzz” “yeah”

-they point out how he’s with a glass coffin and an apple, which are key points of snow white’s (story)

general comments about arashi’s bloomed

-reiou vc “narukami-senpai”

-one of the VAs described naru as a “cool beauty”

-also pointed out that ritsu’s in the mirror’s reflection… a nod to the whole “who’s the fairest one of all?” thing the story has going on… (someone did arashi’s ara ara and i’m like. MMH, yes.)

-theyre also really surprised that all of these little details were captured (kudos to the artists!)

5) Scout “Cherished Cutie”

-5☆ Ayase Mayoi; 4☆ Shiina Niki; 3☆ Oukawa Kohaku, Amagi Hiiro

-collab with sanrio~

-all of them think its very cute~

general comments about mayoi’s bloomed

-very fitting of kuromi-chan

-very well matched

-completely immersed in kuromi’s world

general comments about niki’s bloomed

-sofa is cinnamoroll-shaped!

-the vibe is full of cinnamoroll~

-very cute, and niki’s smile is adorable as well~

general comments about midori’s bloomed

-surrounded by cute characters~ but it also means that you’ll never catch a break (lol)

-if there’s a chance to visit japan, there are places where (you) can take similar photos(?)

yuki: (something something many original scouts in CN)

it makes us happy to know that the characters are also well loved by overseas fans…!

reiou: HAPPY!

yuki: (continuing on as if nothing happened) so thank you everyone!

so! we’ve been talking for a very long time (about 13 minutes since the start of the stream). i think it’s about time we start our program proper!

shun’ya and hiroki(?): wait, so what happened earlier on wasn’t the ‘(official) start’ of the program?!

shun’ya: so, what was that just now?!

yuki: (powering through) this program is meant to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the CN server, and (we’ve) prepared lots of exciting news for everyone!

reiou: with that, let’s invite everyone to watch our previous “ES!! Studio” (??) (gekkan… ansanburu studio…)

yuki: CN server’s 2nd anniversary event… Wonderful Journey: Amazing Ensemble…

all VAs: start…!

reiou: now, we’ll start with this tsukisuta (something something im not too sure)

yuki: (sits up suddenly) ES’s…

reiou: (loudly) ES…! (somehow it echoes lmao??)

ah, turns out i can’t match up to the original

(yuki makes some sound of acknowledgement)

Ensemble Square is made up of four agencies… Ensemble Square can be shortened to “ES”. In line with (this theme), this program will also use “ES” — Entry Sheet to introduce the various characters.

yuki: entry sheet application form…

reiou: this link is something this tsukisuta(?) has been trying to work towards(??) (or something?? help)

today, we will have our guest VAs talk about their characters.

a random example would be, CN server “偶像梦幻祭” is also “ES”

yuki: so it is.

reiou: there’s a bit too many “ES”-s out there. sorry, but those written on the script (book) might only serve to confuse everyone (lol)

hiroki: it’s fine.

[vas introduce their characters]

yuki: okay then! now, we’ll have hiroki-san introduce his character, ‘itsuki shu’.

(the camera zooms in on a very cute drawing… it even has a little sign on the right that says “it’s pink” (referring to shu’s hair)

hiroki: kakakakakakakaka…

(the other VAs: lol… im surprised that the laughing sound (kakaka) is written on the top)

hiroki: please look here (points at “Valkyrie Shu” on the left) and here (points at “it’s pink” on the right)

hiroki:(?) in Chinese, “it’s pink” is written like this

the other VAs: waaaaaa… sugoi.

hiroki:(?) you don’t know how to write it, right? (lol)

(???): what about global (server)’s self portrait? lol …

yuki: it’s already been sent to everyone (???)

hiroki: i’ll apologise first, just in case i wrote it wrongly (tl/n: it’s correct, just a little wonky looking)

yuki: yep! so, we’ve invited both of them to draw a self-portrait of their character.

now, we’ll proceed to ask hiroki-san.

hiroki: mm!

yuki: what kind of character is itsuki shu?

hiroki: hm… shu-san… y’all sHOULD DEFINITELY KNOW, RIGHT? (tl/n: he raises his voice and almost just kinda shouts at the camera TT)

the other VAs: (laughing)

yuki: (did you mean) to say everyone’s more familiar with the role than you are?

hiroki: (full of confidence) yes.

everyone understands (shu) better than i do

it’ll be a little too presumptous for me to introduce (the character)

(shun’ya’s losing it next to him)

yuki: no, no, please introduce him still.

hiroki: itsuki shu is the leader of the extremely elegant “Valkyrie”

at the start, there were three members… (looks at yuki) but uh…

yuki: (awkward laughter)

but a certain incident happened (tl/n: i think yuki was the one who said this?)

hiroki: and now there’s only two members left.

shun’ya: wow, that’s some really deep lore

hiroki: yep.

our performances aim to be artistic pursuits (...?)

itsuki shu he… also has the makings/quality of an artist (he’s very artistic)

when compared to idols… he's closer to that of an artist. that’s the kind of character he (shu) is.

(camera pans to yuki nodding)

currently, he’s staying in France

(one of the other VAs… could be shun’ya or yuki: he’s staying in France?)

hiroki/reiou: yes. it’s the city of the arts

(he’s) always improving his artistic skills

(tl/n: they’re talking over each other here)

reiou: i heard he’s always eating all sorts of very delicious food

hiroki: his personality is that of a perfectionist

more or less, he’s kinda elegant.

no, he’s an… excessively meticulous person

yuki: meticulous…

hiroki: if he gets angry, he’ll break/smash the computer or something.

(the other VAs are losing it)

yuki: so that’s what happened?!

hiroki: this (scene) did happen, yes

reiou: a meticulous person, huh…

hiroki: yes, just like that. (he) specialises in lace-making;

and participates in the handicrafts club and what not, but everyone already knows that, right?

yep, that’s itsuki shu’s introduction wrapped up.

yuki: thank you, hiroki-san, for giving us a brief introduction to your character.

i believe that it’s already been completely conveyed to everyone

next up, we’ll dig a little deeper, and have hiroki-san— (tl/n: well the subs said “hiroki-san” but yuki said “yuki-san” so… uh…)

hiroki: how about you ask me (questions)? if you don’t ask, i won’t know what everyone (else) wants to know.

yuki: in that case, let’s ask hiroki-san what his first impression of (shu) was.

hiroki: first impression? “was it really a good idea for me to be the voice of (shu)?”

yuki, shun’ya: oh??

hiroki: yeah. uhhh how do i put it.

saying it like this might be a little weird, but…

i had expected that i’d be voicing a character that’s… more eccentric (than shu) (tl/n: pun very much intended)

reiou: ohhhh

hiroki: because i was under the impression that there’d be characters that’re pretty outlandish… that’s why they got me to try voicing(?) the characters.

(the other VAs start laughing)

yuki(?): i see

hiroki: but then, even though calling them “weird” isn’t very pleasant-sounding,

his conscientiousness…

yuki: he has a very distinctive personality

hiroki: even though shu is rather emotional, he does have this atmosphere around him which makes you want to keep a respectful distance

but (he) is a very orthodox idol

and was previously one of the top-notch idols in yumenosaki academy

and if i were to make an inference, these types of idols are extremely terrified.

that’s my first impression of shu.

yuki: woahhh

hiroki: the result of my neverending hard work–

wait, not ‘result’; (i meant) in the end, that’s how i’ve managed to come this far.

yuki: woah… (sugoi (awesome)). it’s my first time hearing of you talk about this

hiroki: yeah? that’s why i’ll need to rely on you to ask the questions

yuki: kay, let’s ask another one! during the course of the story,

at which part did you experience/feel your character’s growth?

reiou: the time period we’re referring to is “Enstars 1” (! era) to “Enstars 2” (!! era)

after quite some time

how has shu grown?

hiroki: in the end, it’s only after a very big setback

and from that moment, that he managed to pull himself together once more

even though his unit lost a member (lol)

when comparing it to the very first period/stage

an accumulation of various experiences and idol’s experiences (tl/n: i think he could’ve meant “going through things as a person, and as an idol” here), has allowed him to reach new levels

and (thus) widened the road to becoming an artist

how do i put it

he thinks being an idol as art-in-action

and when ‘being an idol’ is made into a classification (??)

we won’t really think too deeply about what it actually means to be an idol

it’s ‘someone who can sing’, ‘someone who can dance’, someone who ‘occassionally goes on television to perform’

but when you ask “what is it, exactly?”

we can’t help but say, “a singer”

but when it comes to itsuki shu,

(who has) a very clear definition of what it means to be an ‘idol’

(the other VAs make noises of understanding, like “oohhhh”)

so when everyone else has a murky understanding of ‘idols’

it will improve… the style/tone of this category(?)

yuki: help visualise these abstract ideas… and give definition to the topic

hiroki: yes, yes. that’s how i think of it

yuki: indeed, shu has always retained the faith he had since the beginning, and took a step further and deeper

hiroki: that’s correct, he had experienced setbacks (before)

because of the things he believed in

he can now give more attention to the things he wants to pursue (tl/n: this part is a bit wonky but i dont really understand the cn subs either TT)

the other VAs: that’s brilliant; so that’s how it is

yuki: well then, moving on… in regards to this kind of itsuki shu

(holding back laughter) what kind of similarities does hiroki-san share with (shu)? if there are any, please tell us about them regardless.

hiroki: (no hesitation) conversing with dolls

the other VAs: (in disbelief) seriously?! are you joking?? (but not in a bad way, more of… surprised)

yuki: (surprised) so there’s such a little-known side!

hiroki: there would always be people who’d tell me that i like to talk to myself… as if i really like talking to myself

thinking about it, shu would also hide under the blanket

muttering and mumbling “tenshouin… tenshouin… tenshouin…”

(he) would also talk to objects

(his discussion) partner could a doll (lol)

or it could be the fridge in the kitchen, i’m not too sure about this (lol)

all in all, he likes talking to himself

yuki: so it’s easy for him to be immersed in his own world

hiroki: that could be the case, yes

if i put it in a more negative way… (he’s) acting without regard for others

i was clearly saying it in a positive way

(shun’ya’s absolutely losing his shit next to hiroki lmao ohboi)

???: that’s pretty good x2

yuki: moving on~ now, we’ll introduce mashiro tomoya, voiced by hiruma-kun!

shun’ya: this is my drawing of tomoya!

yuki: hiruma-kun drew a self-portrait of tomoya!

shun’ya: i… only know how to draw like this (lol)

reiou(?): why does it feel like i’m always seeing this style of drawing (lol)

shun’ya: though uh this is my second time painting/drawing (it)

yuki: seems like the impression it leaves on people is rather deep

let us start~ what kind of character is tomoya-kun?

shun’ya: um tomoya-kun…

it’s written here that for better or for worse

(tomoya) is really just an average type (of person)

and (i guess) people would say that/think of (him) as very ordinary (tl/n: literally “just some guy”)

but, looking at it from my POV, can he really be considered “normal”? (lol)

even though his senpai and the surrounding people are more “peculiar/eccentric” than not,

reiou: (he’s) surrounded by lots of bizarre people

hiroki: sorry

shun’ya: indeed, the role (character) that takahashi-san(?) is in charge of

hiroki: including me (shu), there are approximately five people who are like that

shun’ya: yessu, he’s always being dragged along by these people

in particular, there’s this senpai called “Hibiki Wataru-senpai” amongst them (laughter)

and… having received their influence

but he has also adopted Hokuto-senpai’s earnest personality

as a junior… but at the same time, he has a strong belief/conviction

(this point might be in relation to shu) other than some similarities (tl/n: for this line in particular, the “this point might be in relation to shu” was written in the CN subs.)

there’s a very serious and earnest personality, and embrace a strong conviction when doing things

so even if (his) senpai say this and that about him, he (tomoya) won’t admit defeat

even though the members of his ‘unit’ are kids that have a smaller physique, and look a little cowardly

(and) the image that they give people is that of (a fluffle of) rabbits. but what’s special is that… in the very beginning

even though he’d be dragged into all sorts of situations because of his senpai(s), he’d always

stubbornly and bravely confront the (difficult) situation

this is a charm that he possesses. i think it’s great

yuki: moreso after he’s been made leader (of ra*bits)

shun’ya: yes, yes. especially when we’ve come to Enstars 2 (!! era)

it really gave people the feeling of having inherited the title of ‘leader’

(reiou starts softly laughing in the bg)

after having inherited the position (of leader) from nazuna-san

tomoya-kun is consciously (trying to act) leader-like

and demonstrate a kind of leadership style that tries to pull people together

his inner consciousness(? thought processes?) has also changed

when i’m saying his lines, i do pay (special) attention to this

(i) need to cheer myself up to do it(??)

like, i need to be even more invested in it than i was before

yuki: ohhh so that’s how it is

next up, we’ll ask the same question that we did for hiroki-san

firstly, hiruma-kun, what was your first impression of tomoya like?

shun’ya: i’d already mentioned it earlier on

(but) at the very beginning, i thought of him as a very cute and adorable little child

and that his relationships with others are very good

but then, even though he has his cute parts

at the same time, he has this very head-strong and cool (kakkoi) side to him

occassionally, this handsome side of him would emerge

and it’s fascinating. my impression of him gradually changed

and i’d think like, “woah, so he does have such a side to him!

even though he’s frequently written off as “normal / nothing much” by others, but he does have parts of him that surprise people

this character… has a very promising future

yuki: i see… (understanding noises) i think there’s a bit of overlap below and on top

over the course of the story, where did you think

your character grown the most?

shun’ya: i think i did bring it up earlier on as well…

at the very beginning when (he) debutted, it was just like in the anime

all the “WAAAAHHH~ I’ve been dragged into it, i don't want it, nooooooo”

but gradually, he would face any difficulties head on. and he would also be brave enough to make his own opinions/views known to his senpais.

and the latter resulted in (him) saying “i don’t like you”

yuki: he became brave enough to say it…!

(the VAs laugh)

shun’ya: yes, he dared to say it. i think… this is how he’s grown

yuki: so at the very start, he only knew how to hide in the dark and want to grow

shun’ya: speaking of which, one of Ra*bits’ most prominent themes is “growth”

and tomoya-kun has already embodied this sort of growth

yuki: that’s right…

shun’ya: if (you) follow the story’s progression, you’d be able to feel his growth

yuki: becoming the group’s representative and becoming more reliable

(the VAs all agree)

well, hiruma shun’ya-kun, when compared to tomoya-kun, what similarities do the both of you share?

shun’ya: (in a deep voice) similarities…

(hiroki turns to look at shun’ya and stare at him with really big eyes)

i suppose his confidence to try (new things)

or when he runs into obstacles and feels very dejected

i feel like there’ s some similarities between our profession as seiyuu

everytime a goal has been met, (we’ll) run into a new problem

during this process, (we’ll) continuously grow. this is also the main theme that underpins tomoya-kun’s story

his attitude of constantly breaking through barriers resonates with me

and i admire that a lot

yuki: as it turns out, there is a deep connection with one’s private life

shun’ya: right… though i’m not sure if it’s because i’m in charge of (voicing him) that’s why i think we’re similar

or it’s because we’re similar, that’s why i performed this role

somewhere down the line, the boundaries have blurred

yuki: what an interesting feeling of distance

(shun’ya agrees)

thank you for your introduction~

up next, we’ll start with the “ES Comparison” event(?)

and for this, we’ll have reiou-kun (to host it)!

reiou: Plus! ES! (tl/n: he does some weird contortion thing with his body and arms i give up)

???: what was that lol… not bad though… did (he) just create a new concept?

(tl/n: again i’m so bad with differentiating voices i’m not even going to try, sorry TT)

reiou: yep, i just came up with it on the spot lol

yuki: here, “ES” is from the intentional omission of “Essence”

(yuki got interrupted)

shun’ya(?): not bad for a young man’s momentum

yuki: (repeating himself) “ES” is from the intentional omission of “Essence”

hiroki: (loudly) so that’s how it is…!

quiz segment

yuki: the both of you, kindly treat this segment as a quiz of sorts to help everyone understand you better

hiroki(?): oh? is there an exam as well?

reiou: that’s correct. (we’ll be) adopting a “one-question-one-answer” format,

to better understand new information about the two (guests)

yuki: so, the both of you, please respond~

(ding.sfx)

please tell us some recent takahashi hiroki and hiruma shun’ya news!

hiroki-san will start first!

hiroki: ever since my 48th birthday, i’ll play the rock paper scissors every morning

shun’ya: ?!?// what…?!? (laughing)

hiroki: yeah, on twitter. every day, i’ll join a rock paper scissors activity

(tl/n: he does do this everyday, btw. you can check out his twitter here.)

yuki: we’ll discuss the finer details later…!

reiou: later, later~

yuki(?): we’ll dig deeper later, yes yes~

reiou: now we’ll do some ‘hiruma news’

shun’ya: yea uh ‘hiruma news’… recently, my vision has increased substantially (tl/n: it will be explained later… i know it sounds wrong but that’s what’s written on the subs)

???: (he) cares so much…

yuki: we’ll talk about the finer details later…

hiroki: i see (tl/n: pun unintended i just ran out of ways to tl ‘naruhodo’)

yuki: next question~ do you have any deep/profound memories about China?

hiroki: previously, i held a concert in China

memories of that time is still fresh in my mind

shun’ya: when i was in middle school, (i) had plans to travel to China for a holiday

but didn’t manage to go because i caught enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine)

ah in the end, everything has been said. thank you

yuki: i’ll ask for more details later. what is your favourite food from Chinese cuisine?

hiroki: (no hesitation) ramen!

shun’ya: just yesterday, i had green pepper shredded pork

reiou: sounds good~ alright, next question

what do you think is a “must-do” for the Chinese (referring to those from the mainland) when they come to Japan?

hiroki: (no hesitation) be sure to visit the Sanrio Puroland in Tokyo!

(all the VAs start laughing)

there’s Cinnamoroll and Hello kitty, it’ll be lots of fun!

shun’ya: (while laughing) please be sure to visit the Ensemble Stars (inspired?) cafe,

CAFE CINNAMON

reiou(?): cinnamoroll is the same as (cafe cinnamon), the both of them have ‘cinnamo—’ in their names

ok next question, is there anything you would like to ask our (mainland) Chinese producers?

hiroki: would you like for us to host a Starry Stage in China?

yuki: that’s a good question~ what about hiruma-kun?

shun’ya: i would like to ask those in China, what parts of Japanese culture do you like? for example, manga and anime

or seiyuu…?

(ding.sfx)

yuki: ding ding ding~! time’s up!

thank you both for your answers

let’s pry a little deeper, for the questions everyone’s interested in…

the first recent development – the question about rock paper scissors

shun’ya: so… you’ve started playing rock paper scissors everyday?

hiroki: as long as you’ve paid attention to my twitter, you’d know

yuki: i’ve always paid attention (to your twitter)

hiroki: ah,, is that so. i don’t really know why, but

i’ve realised that everyone’s super quick to update twitter

but for me, i only tweet when i have something to say (ie. relaying news etc)

back then, i had always thought, “twitter should only be used in this (particular) way”

(but) this year, during my birthday

having received everyone’s well wishes…

(i mean) i do receive a fair bit in the previous years, but this year i felt especially touched/emotional

felt that it would be better if i repaid everyone by tweeting more interactive activities

so i thought about what i should do… i’m not very good at writing

even though i did want to write a profound tweet as a way of interacting, i couldn’t do it

in the end, the idea i came up with was to play rock paper scissors on twitter

shun’ya: ehhh~?

yuki: at the start, that tweet only had a few lines

but if you scroll down a little bit, you’ll see what (hiroki) is trying to do

hiroki: so you really did see it!!! (surprised)

yuki: yep, i did. recently, there’s been gradual improvement

you’ve worked hard(?)

hiroki: worked hard

(the VAs start talking over each other again… help)

let everyone have something to look forward to

(because) no one knows what the answer will be

yuki: yep, now it’s become something like “(you) don’t know what will appear”

those who are interested, please feel free to join the rock paper scissors (game) too

reiou: as for hiruma-san, (he) talked about his eyes, and how his eyesight had gotten better

shun’ya: that’s right. my vision got better

reiou: do you know the specific reason for it?

shun’ya: yep, that’s because i went and did myopia surgery

(the VAs make a noise of surprise)

in the past, my vision was extremely bad

(yuki: ahh i see)

i’ve never met someone who’s nearsightedness (myopia) was even worse than mine

it was that bad

this extremely high level of nearsightedness… even if i went to the eye hospital, they’d tell me that my myopia is on the extreme end of bad (the “highest level of bad”…? basically it’s so bad it probably can’t go any further else it’ll break the charts kind of bad)

previously, (i) would always wear contact lenses

but of late, it feels like a major waste of time

in the end, i made the decision to do surgery

yuki: you’ve finally ditched the title of ‘the most powerful’

shun’ya: yep. currently, my eyes have nothing on them (tl/n: he kinda says that his eyes are ‘naked’, but i think it’s meant in the sense that he’s not wearing contact lenses and doesn’t need them to see anymore. yay!)

reiou: what’s your degree like now?

shun’ya: 1.5 on both sides (tl/n: 150 degree)

yuki: woah, they’ve completely recovered!

shun’ya: now, every morning and night i find myself not needing to wear contact lenses anymore

(he’s miming the action of putting contact lenses in)

and it’ll be a little awkward

hiroki: (whispering) what kind of world would that be…

shun’ya: it’s the same as if i had worn contact lenses…! (lol) there’s not much difference

hiroki: so… you can see everything crystal clear now?

shun’ya: (losing his shit) yes, yes i can see clearly

reiou: that’s really good…

yuki: (reiou-kun), is there anything in particular you’d like to point out from their answers?

reiou: hm, let me think…

um, it’s a little abrupt when you ask it in such a straightforward manner…

(senpai), you did mention earlier that you hoped a Starry Stage could be hosted in China…?

(shun’ya and hiroki go “mhm”… and somehow mirror each other by putting their hands on their lap)

i’d like to know a little more about this

hiroki: sorry about that, happy elements

yuki: yeaaa, all the higher ups are watching

hiroki: but these sorts of things must be said out loud before they can happen

like

as us… if everyone has this ‘want’

we must be able to respond to any request

if (we’re) able to bring more smiles to everyone

then, we’re duty-bound (to do so)

after all, (we) hadn’t noticed this sound until now

so i’ll start by trying to push for it

how’s that x2

(hiroki looks around)

yuki: if all of the producer’s voices

(is loud enough) to reach us over here

who knows, this might actually happen

hiroki: yes, that’s right

(hiroki winks and flashes a thumbs up)

shun’ya(?): please, everyone…!

reiou: lemme think… what other points did i pay more attention to…

there’s one point that i took notice of

not so much of paying extra attention to, but rather… i want to ask yonai-san for his thoughts/answer to this question

what is your favourite dish from Chinese cuisine?

yuki: my favourite?!

my favourite Chinese dish… (sounds a little disbelieving, like he wasn’t expecting to be posed this question)

i like sweet and sour pork :)

hiroki: did you mean the one without pineapple?

yuki: i’m fine with or without pineapple

though it seems like there’s pineapples only in the Japanese version (of the dish)

shun’ya(?): does the authentic (dish) have no pineapple in it?

hiroki/yuki: that’s what i heard… (that it doesn’t)

hiroki: Japan is so big, surely there’d be places where they don’t put pineapple in (the dish)?

shun’ya: i see, i see… (i wonder) at which point did putting pineapple in it become mainstream

hiroki: speaking of pineapples… the pineapple juice, when squeezed onto the meat, will result in softer (more tender?) meat

so, putting whole pineapple pieces in there would have no effect at all

reiou: somewhere down the line, someone learnt the wrong way (of making it) and started putting (whole pieces) in there (and it just continued like that)

hiroki: i think so too

yuki: in the beginning, (they) must’ve thought “since i need to put pineapple juice in (the dish), i might as well just put the whole thing in instead”

shun’ya: there are people who like pineapple in there, too

hiroki: in China, do they put pineapple in their sweet and sour pork?

(the VAs all lose it)

yuki: i really want to know, too

what about you, reiou-kun?

reiou: my favourite dish…

but i can’t really differentiate which types are Chinese food from a Japanese street food stall

shun’ya: yeah it’s hard to differentiate

hiroki: i heard that… if it’s called ‘Chinese (中华) cuisine’, it’s Japanese

and if it’s called ‘Chinese (中国) cuisine’, it’s from (mainland) China… though i’m not sure if it’s correct

reiou: that’s not true… though, my favourite is shrimp in spicy sauce

???: shrimp in spicy sauce isn’t bad :0

reiou: there’s also stir fried pork with scrambled eggs (pronounced “(cn) mu4 xu1 rou4” or “(jp) mu xi rou”, though that’s not mainstream / it’s more niche

yuki(?): muxirou…? is that a steamed dish?

reiou: no no. egg and woodear fungus are fried together

yuki: ahhh! you’re referring to that

reiou: a dish of eggs, woodear fungus, and pork

it’s very delicious, so you need to try it

shun’ya: Chinese cuisine is really amazing…

reiou: suddenly my stomach’s rumbling

(tl/n: yeah same… craving Chinese food qwq)

yuki: actually, we didn’t eat lunch

shun’ya: when you get back, go eat some Chinese food

reiou: and that was the segment, “the ES of ES!!”

next up, we’ll have…

stars’ performance - live dubbing session

yuki (as nazuna): i’ll show you nii~chan’s true abilities!

reiou (as tsukasa): let me show you a grown-up figure, worthy of the title of “King”

hiroki (as shu): let the vulgar people see…

just what it means to be a ‘Perfect Ensemble’!

kakakakakaka

shun’ya (as tomoya): alright…! i’ll be sure to do my best, so please anticipate it!

all: stars’ performance! live dubbing session!

(clap clap clap)

reiou: next up is tsukisuta’s (most) well-known segment, the live dubbing session

yuki: we idols

will guide everyone into the sparkling world of yumenosaki, and engage with a variety of different activities everyday

reiou: let us take a peek at the idols’ Ensemble together!

the contents will be stories created by everyone, with the theme “Ensemble Stars if” (tl/n:「偶像梦幻祭if」, and 偶像梦幻祭 is ‘Ensemble Stars’)

yuki: following the issued topic

everyone will create an if story, with Nazuna, Tsukasa, and the guests starring as the main characters

from there, we’ll pick the (most) outstanding ones to dub live

(hiroki makes a sparkly hands movement)

reiou: the topic this time round is

“Mashiro Tomoya, Nito Nazuna, Suou Tsukasa and Itsuki Shu…

meet at a gift shop”

shun’ya: what kind of question is this…

yuki: now then, we’ll voice the work that’s been granted the most outstanding award

this round, there are two (pieces/works). the first one is…

reiou: let’s prepare a little, drink some water first

yuki: yep, preparation is important

hiroki(?): (clears throat) ah, (my) throat’s a little dry

yuki: let’s all work hard for live dubbing~ is everyone ready?

reiou: does everyone have their script in hand?

hiroki, shun’ya: yep~

reiou: let us start our live dubbing (session), then!

stars’ performance, live dubbing! start!

Nazuna: Tomo-chin, do you think this would be suitable?

Tomoya: Um… I think for this, we should pick one that has a more vibrant color.

Oof… Suou…! Hello… What are you doing over here?

Tsukasa: Oh, it’s Mashiro-kun and Nito-senpai! Hello.

Actually… I’d just finished a very Delicious parfait from the cafe next door.

Are the both of you looking for some presents?

Nazuna: We received a job assignment, and we’re here to pick out some gifts for our fans.

Ah…! Tomo-chin!

Don’t you think Mitsuru-chin and Hajime-chin would be really happy if we gave these to them?

Tomoya: Nii-chan, we’re here to pick out some gifts for our work.

Why are you suddenly choosing gifts for everyone?

Tsukasa: Hehe. The items in this gift shop all have very unique Designs.

Everyone in Knights has been working hard as of late… in that case, I’ll buy some for my seniors too.

Shu: (Ah)…? (soft gasp)………

Nazuna: Un-nyaa…?! Itsuki, why are you here too?!

Shu: It’s Nito… I was looking for some materials that could be used on clothing in this area.

When I walked past this particular gift shop, I saw some items that caught my eye.

Tomoya: Could it be… Itsuki-senpai has also taken a liking to giving gifts when visiting someone?

Like… this rather gorgeous doll perhaps?

Shu: Non! No other doll can compare to my Mademoiselle.

She cannot be replaced. And this goes without saying.

Mademoiselle: Hehe, that’s right, Shu-kun.

Tsukasa: Waaaaah…! Itsuki-senpai, where did this come from?

Nazuna: Maybe the item that Itsuki’s taken a liking to is this bejewelled accessory?

It really does have your style of aesthetics.

Shu: In order to create paramount art, even the most trivial details should be controlled.

Now that is a first-rate artist.

Kakakakaka…

Tomoya: Nii-chan and Itsuki-senpai are really focussed…

I can’t admit defeat now…!

Speaking of which, Suou’s making a really solumn expression when he’s picking some gifts for his seniors…

Eh? These animal keychains that you’ve chosen all look kinda familiar…

Like… this orange dog, this grey hamster, and the black—

Tsukasa: AaAAaaAAAaaA!!!!!! Please don’t say it out loud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I intend to wrap them up nicely and gift them to my seniors as a Surprise…!

yuki: alright~ that’s the first piece

(the VAs clap)

what does everyone think…?

(shun’ya and hiroki say thank you(?) i’m not too sure)

reiou: for that line “please dont say it out loud”

(i) said it in a voice that’s louder than everyone else

yuki: after all, (you’re – tsukasa) choosing some gifts that are meant to be surprises

if it’s been talked about a lot, the end result is still like this (??)

shun’ya: (the vibe) was a little too excitable

(reiou laughs)

just what did you (tsukasa) pick, huh? using such a loud voice to close the conversation… and that you (tsukasa) ended up so embarrassed about it…

reiou: it’s a little embarrassing

shun’ya: it feels like everyone is very cute

reiou: yep yep~ everyone picking gifts… it’s not a bad atmosphere

yuki: itsuki shu-senpai’s love for the doll, mademoiselle, is still going strong (??)

hiroki: yeah lol

mademoiselle appeared out of nowhere lol

yuki: sure enough, when madonee (spoke), it was really awesome

(all VAs?) thank you~

shun’ya: being able to see it in person… made it worth it

hiroki: ah? (surprised)

really? was it really worth(?) it? if you let me know, i can (do it for you) at any time.

(shun’ya starts doubling over from laughter)

hiroki (as mademoiselle): tomo-chin, tomo-chin, tomoya-kun…!

(the VAs are laughing in the bg)

shun’ya(?): (tomoya(?)) has never been called that before…

reiou: the service is too attentive lolol

shun’ya: ah, i’m so happy…!

yuki, reiou: thank you~

yuki: alright, moving on to the second piece

reiou: let’s prepare ourselves (get the script etc)

yuki: yep, let’s get ready

reiou: let’s go

everyone, do you need a sip of water…?

(presumably, the VAs say no)

reiou: okay then. the next round of live dubbing starts now…!

stars’ performance, live dubbing! start!

Nazuna: Lemme see… both Hajime-chin and Mitsuru-chin have left for the retail supermarket next door.

So, we’re going to a gift store now.

Tomoya: Nii-chan, is it this one?

Nazuna: Oh, yes! So it was just a stone’s throw away! Ehehe let’s go, Tomo-chin!

Tomoya: Yes, I’m on my way.

Uwaaaah…! It’s so big…!

It’s not just a gift shop – there’s even a dining area over there!

Nazuna: Oh? Speaking of which, that person in the dining area over there looks kinda familiar…

Tsukasa-chin?!?!

Tomoya: Suou?!?!

Tsukasa: (aggressive coughing and choking on water noises)

Huff… huff…

Nito-senpai, Mashiro-kun… the both of you calling… my name so suddenly… gave me a big fright….

I thought Sena-senpai was making his way over…

Shu: What happened here! Why are you all kicking up such a ruckus in this quiet place?

Tsukasa: Um…

Shu: This is extremely inelegant of you all!

Mademoiselle: Oh my, isn’t that Nazuna-chan?

Nazuna: Uwaa… that gave me a fright…

Isn’t that Itsuki?

I can’t believe he came to this gift store too…

Could it be that Itsuki’s fascinated by something in this store?

Shu: U-uh, not really.

It’s just a little useful for dressing Mademoiselle up.

Speaking of which, you are Mashiro and Suou, yes?

Why were the both of you making such a fuss just now?

Tomoya: Ah… sorry, Itsuki-senpai…

I got a little too excited when I saw Suou just now.

Nazuna: Sowwy, Itsuki. I’m also at fault here.

Tsukasa: Please accept my apologies, Itsuki-senpai.

Shu: Hmm?

A closer look reveals that you have quite the variety of sweets by your side, Suou.

Tsukasa: U-uh…

Shu: This gift shop is well known for its gifts and sweet treats…

So, while I can understand your craving for such confectionery, Sena did mention that Knights is to attend some photoshoots recently.

Tsukasa: U-uh— A-a-about that…

Tomoya: No wonder Suou said something like “I’d thought Sena-senpai was on his way over” just now…

Nazuna: Tsukasa-chin… that kid really likes eating sweets, doesn’t he?

Shu: I know that you Knights are very busy these few days, but even then, you shouldn’t be eating so many desserts as a form of stress relief.

Sena should’ve talked to you about it.

Tsukasa: I– I understand, Itsuki-senpai…

I’ll be sure to pay more attention next time, so um… please don’t tell Sena-senpai…!

Shu: Hmph!

In that case, I’ll continue looking for materials that are suitable for Mademoiselle.

Nazuna: Hahaha~

Then, we’re gonna go look for some presents, Tsukasa-chin!

Tomoya: See you later, Suou!

Tsukasa: Sigh… Itsuki-senpai is really scary…

yuki: and that’s a wrap for the live dubbing session~

(the vas all clap)

shun’ya: everyone’s scared of (itsuki) senpai, huh (lol)

hiroki: very scary

reiou: indeed, very scary

yuki: (he) is representative of a very scary senior

shun’ya: the few of us were all taking turns to apologise, saying “sorry, sorry…”

hiroki: i didn’t expect you to end up choking to such an extent!

(reiou laughs)

yuki(?): you were choking really badly

reiou: it was quite the mess

yuki: the surroundings were so quiet…

shun’ya: it’s probably because the food got stuck in a mysterious place (gestures to his throat)

yuki: (he) wasn’t expecting to be discovered lol

???: it can’t be helped

yuki: if he (tsukasa) was discovered (by izumi), (izumi) will become a very scary person

(he – tsukasa) expressed the feeling of “thank g*d it wasn’t him”

(reiou hums in agreement)

hiroki: (interestingly), there’s also these types of stores where you can buy presents and sweets (tl/n: he gives me the “damn i didn’t know this” vibe)

yuki: i think these types of stores do exist

hiroki: i’m not very well-versed in these sorts of trendy places

(shun’ya laughs)

surely there should be (stores) like this in Shanghai… such a great store

yuki: do you want to go see? if we get the chance to visit (mainland) China. be sure to invite (me/us)

hiroki: if we get the chance toooooo… if you invite me, i’ll go immediately…!!

yuki: okaaay. and that was the stars performance!! live dubbing segment.

(the vas clap)

2nd anniversary scout preview

reiou: next up… is a must-see for the producers.

ensemble stars, 2nd anniversary news delivery!

(the vas clap)

the first piece of news… everyone, please view…!

(the PV starts playing)

(the vas clap)

and that was the reveal of the (special) scout illustrations for the 2nd anniversary

in summary, the characters featured in the 2nd Anniversary Scout will include Hibiki Wataru as a 5☆

hasumi keito as a 4☆, while mashiro tomoya and itsuki shu are 3☆

(hiroki makes the face of having eaten something extremely sour)

hiroki: (in a super high pitched voice) three…!

(the vas laugh)

reiou: don’t be discouraged, wait for next time…!

hiroki: there’s still room for improvement

yuki: it’s possible to set a higher target

reiou: the main theme of clothes’ design is

“the style of a medieval aristocrat, combined with elements of musical notes”

???: that’s nice(?)

reiou: so, everyone, please be sure to get your hands on it~

[current campaigns, events and merch]

yuki: alright, let’s look at the following announcement~

first up will be the currently ongoing event… please look~

(tl/n: i’ll provide tldr instead of a full tl because the vas are explaining what the campaigns/events are. it can also be found on @cnstars_en twt)

1. Free Daily Pull, ends on 18/12/2022

2. Log In Bonus (Guarantee 5☆ 10-pull & free 10-pull). Log in everyday until 09/12/2022; tickets can be used until 24/12/2022

3. Obtain an additional 1,500 dia (first and second half)

4. New Producer (Player) Campaign, obtain 1,000 dia and 1x 10-pull ticket and materials

(hiroki says that he’ll start playing, and yuki’s all like “hahaha so all this while you actually have yet to start (playing) the game?!”)

5. Road to Show!! Commemorative Login Reward, until 10/12/2022. Obtain special Yuuki Makoto, Sakuma Rei, and Aoi Hinata 4☆ cards.

6. Previous event BGM will be added to the ES coin shop. Implemented after 1.16 update.

7. Gem drop increased by 3x. Until 28/12/2022. (tl/n: i need that…)

8. Ensemble Tag Team Mission. Obtain 5☆ Aoi Yuuta. First round until 18/12/2022.

9. MV Ensemble Hall. Watch MV(s) with your friends and put stickers etc etc…

10. MV Outfit Try-on(??). Try on MV outfits you don’t have in songs “Brand New Stars”, “Walk With Your Smile” and “Fusionic Stars”. Until 11/12/2022.

11. Paid dia guaranteed 5☆ scout. Once per account. Limited to theme scouts (ie. not inclusive of feature scouts). Until 28/11/2022, 12PM (GMT+8)

12. Theme Scout Rerun. All theme scouts will rerun. Until 28/11/2022, 12PM (GMT+8)

13. Battle p— I mean, daily mission rewards. Complete daily missions to get rewards. Paid tiers give extra rewards including scout tickets and MV outfit. Implemented after 14/11/2022.

14. Bonus Dia rewards reset. (basically the bonus dia that comes with dia… packs? purchases? is reset).

15. Anniversary Dia Packages + Limited Time packages which includes a moving frame and backdrop.

(during no. 15’s announcement, Hiroki kept echoing what Yuki said lol… like… yuki could go “there would be time limited packages…” (hiroki: PACKAGE!))

yuki: so that’s a rundown of the ongoing events and notices

hiroki: ongoing…!

reiou: the answering voice has so much character, lololol

(camera zooms in on hiroki laughing sheepishly)

yuki: there’s lots of information, so we tried to hurry and finish reporting all of it. but, (the program) has yet to end

reiou: ye~ it hasn’t ended!

some people might’ve already noticed this

just now, for the 2nd anniversary’s scout VTR (tl/n: someone on twt notified me that VTR means video recording, usually used for showing a pre-recorded video during a tv program. thank you!)

that one… it really draws people’s attention…!

(wataru’s live2D bloomed is put on the stream)

this one…! this is the original scout to commemorate 2nd anniversary

the game (CN server) is about to start the 2nd anniversary commemorative scout

(tl/n: forgive me, but this part really threw me for a loop, so the next few lines might be slightly inaccurate… for this, i’m really sorry…)

with respects to hibiki wataru’s 5☆ card, the effect “moment of joy” (悦动时刻) will be installed

activate (the card’s) “moment of joy” (悦动时刻)…

it’s equivalent to activating the card’s “joy” mode (悦动模式)

it’s “joy” MV outfit (悦动版MV服装), as well as special and limited voicelines during it’s “joy” mode

at the same time, you can also obtain the “moment of joy” illustration

and set it as your homescreen illustration, and use it as a user profile photo

it’s really cool

yuki: it’s a really pleasant image~

hiroki: (sort of shouting?) well said…! very well said…! wonderful!

yuki: to be honest, it wasn’t said very well… so (you) saying that actually makes me feel embarrassed

(hiroki laughs)

reiou: don’t think it was very well said, lol…(?)

anyways, please look forward to…

yuki: next up, there’s this…!

(tl/n: same as above, i won’t be going too in depth into what these campaigns are. they’re pretty self explanatory anyways)

1. star pro chibi cards, obtainable via log in~ until 12/12.

2. there’s also the 2nd anniversary MV outfits (for all idols) and scout tickets etc. until 12/10.

3. 2nd Anniversary, Amazing Live~ 2nd Anniversary Surprise Theatre event, from 27/11 until 10/12. (basically everyone watches MV together or something)

4. Once per account, paid dia scouts for Feature Scout outfits. Guaranteed 5☆. From 28/11 until 12/12.

5. Feature Scout rerun (and drop rate increase??)! All Feature Scouts will rerun, and stories will be unlocked to read for free. 28/11 until 12/12.

6. SS Arc — all stories will be voiced. Implemented after 1.16 update

7. 7th Dream Live Allied Worlds, from 25/11 to 27/11. CosPro + RhyLink.

8. 6th Anniversary Merch – Character Pin/Badge + Character rings + Mystery

hiroki: we’ll now introduce

the fusionic stars character pin/badge, and rings

it’s of a completely new style and design

(i’ll be using tl/n here so i can make it… more condensed. lol. i’m still tl-ing what theyre saying though.)

tl/n: so the badge kinda shines differently based on lighting… because they used a reflective material/technology to make it.

next up they introduce the ring, which comes as a set.

it contains the team’s motifs, as well as a gemstone with the idol’s personal color. the character’s initials are also put on the ring.

it comes in silver or gold~ so please pick the color that you like the most~

(reiou says something about how they’ll now use a VTR to introduce the set, and a video starts playing)

(the vas are now displaying the rings and their respective character badges)

reiou: with respect to the previously mentioned goods

we’re now holding them! has everyone noticed?

they were sitting on our table this whole time

yuki: (confused as to which camera to look at) please look…!

reiou: the ring feels very nice, i really want to wear it…

(hiroki shows off the shu badge)

there’s a gradation feel to it… makes it look like it’s 3D

hiroki: please hold it in your hands and have a look

reiou: what kind of vow would you make with your oath ring(??)

yuki: what kind of vow lol??

???: of course, it’ll be a Promise.

yuki: every character’s (ring) is different

reiou: the designs are very unique and distinctive

shun’ya: you can even see the romanized initials that were talked about just now

(yuki sounds confused, and hiroki holds his shu badge at a distance to have a better look)

reiou: you need to zoom in

(the camera zooms in on the tomoya ring)

shun’ya: can you see it clearly? can you? can youuuu?

reiou: they’re really very good, so (we) hope that everyone will wear them~

decorate it well, and enjoy yourself

please be sure to get your hands on them!

and that’s a wrap for our announcements this time round

yuki: and that’s it for the announcements segment!

[closing segment and final words]

reiou: and that was the ES!! tsukisuta streamed for you,

“amazing ensemble”

a program meant to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the CN server

(sheepishly) the title is too long

it’s been streamed until now, and it’s time to for it’s ending~

and with that, all of us have a message for all you Producers

let’s start with hiruma-san…!

shun’ya: alright

i’m the seiyuu for mashiro tomoya, hiruma shun’ya.

thank you all for today!

i can feel the love the people in (mainland) China and all over the world have for “Ensemble Stars”.

it makes (me) very happy.

earlier on, takahashi-san brought this up—

(i’m) looking forward to lives and other events being held in that side (of the world).

so please take this opportunity to make these wishes

who knows, maybe they really will come true :”)

when the time comes, your guidance will be appreciated.

i’ll be counting on you, producers, for future activities.

thank you, everyone!!

(the vas all clap)

reiou: next, we’ll have hiroki-san, please

hiroki: i’m very grateful for all those who tuned in today

some weird expressions were made in the middle of the stream

so please forgive me

i’m unsure if these sorts of subtleties can be conveyed to everyone (who’s watching) in mainland China

today, it made me really happy

to the mainland Chinese producers, happy 2nd anniversary!

i hope that we can be together forever and ever

all of us hope to bring smiles to everyone’s faces

so, in the future, if an opportunity presents itself

(i/we) hope that all of us can spend time together and be happy :)

with that, please anticipate our next meeting! byebye!

(the vas clap)

reiou: now, we’ll have yonai-san…!

yuki: thank you everyone for today…!

i’m nito nazuna’s seiyuu, yonai yuki.

the cn server has finally welcomed its second anniversary

from here on out, i’m sure “Ensemble Stars 2” (enstars !!) will continue to thrive

but of course, it couldn’t have been done without each and every one of you

the two of us (yuki and reiou) have been emcees for a short period of time

(the camera pans to reiou looking around like “?? huh?? me???”)

and in the future, we’ll continue to be your hosts for a variety of activities

to participate in programs… we’ll continue working hard

so (we) hope that everyone will continue to assist us

and also, continue to enjoy “Ensemble Stars 2”. thank you everyone!

last (but not least), we’ll have reiou-kun…!

reiou: yep! let me re-introduce myself. i am suou tsukasa’s seiyuu, tsuchida reiou.

um… how do i put this… the cn server is welcoming it’s second anniversary for “Ensemble Stars 2”

it feels like Ensemble has Start(ed) to reverberate all over the world…

(tl/n: in the JP, reiou says “ansanburu… starts”. It’s probably a horrible pun on “Ensemble Stars”… oh g*d it is, isn’t it… reiou why. he looks too smug for making this pun i’m gonna cry /j)

(the vas all laugh)

hiroki(?): can it even be used that way? lolol

yuki: ansanburu stars…

reiou: i think it’s really amazing

once again, i’m really grateful that i could work on this project

and that i had the opportunity to emcee, even though i’m not experienced enough

even though i’m not meeting everyone face to face, but i can see everyone through the (computer) screen

and i’m really thrilled

so… i hope that everyone can continue

enjoying this game in the future

how do i say this… whether it’s Knights or Ensemble Stars 2 (enstars !!),

please continue to support us!!

thank you, everyone!

(the vas all clap)

okay, let’s wrap it up

so that’s all from me, suou tsukasa’s seiyuu, tsuchida reiou;

yuki: nito nazuna’s seiyuu, yonai yuki;

hiroki: itsuki shu’s seiyuu, takahashi hiroki;

shun’ya: mashiro tomoya’s seiyuu, hiruma shun’ya.

all: 再见！(see you later/byebye) 明年见！(see you next year)

#cnstars 2nd anni #cnstars 2nd anni stream #cn exclusive #tsuchida reiou #yonai yuki #hiruma shun'ya #takahashi hiroki #suou tsukasa #nito nazuna #mashiro tomoya

[icharchivist]

Alright Icha here's a question: what would your ideal event cast for an A3 collab with gbf be? On the gbf side

aaaahhh this is so hard to say!!!

depends on who the a3 cast would be in general though :(

if it's only the a3ders, mhmmmmm

I do want Seofon because i think there'd be something really interesting about him trying to figure out how to make his own team work together properly from trying to learn from all Troupe leaders.

It would probably even be funnier if say, the Erune Eternals were around as well, so that Seofon would try out all of the stuff the Troupe leaders are telling him to do on the 3 ones who are constantly putting distances with him.

I think it could also work well in structuring the event so that each troupe leader can talk about the dynamic of their troupes this way, while having Seofon being silly on the side trying desperately to make it work with his own troupe, and failing because we all know how the a3ders talk about their bonding experiences ("just sleep with them!" and all of that.)

and with the Erune trio we can get some interesting storylines. Feower and Tien could immediately be attached to Sakuya since he's an orphan just like them, for instance. also i feel like Feower might pick a fight with Banri and that would be funny.

Michael is still my hard pick otherwise. Obviously i'd want her to meet Juza in particular, but she could have so much to learn from the a3ders in particular that it could be super interesting.

then, Rosetta/Yggdrasil to bounce off of Tsumugi is one perfect choice. on a purely seiyuu related note, i also would love Katalina and Banri to intereact, since their seiyuu are siblings in real life, it would be fun to finally have them act off from one another.

I'd also be interested in seeing Elmott around, as someone who has to recluently take care of his own students and all of that, he could both serve at giving advice and at learning from them, which could be neat.

I really, really, REALLY want Ladiva in though. With her being the one character who is constantly connecting with people, helping them out through their turmoil, and learning the important lesson of learning to take care of herself as well, i think she could work fantastically to have the a3ders talk more about how they got to where they got to start with. and as a pro wrestler she knows a few things about putting on a show, and she also loves to be able to feel the love of the crowd thanks to her performance, which would make her a good foil in a performance-centric event.

I still want Feather to pick a fight with Banri so if he was there to cause a mess, i'd love it <3 and if they have Randall joining about they can make joke about Sakuya feeling like he's heard his voice before and it'd mean the world to me.

I want Grimnir also in in general because i think he'd have a blast. I don't have a strong other argument than that but you understand me.

but yeah so, my biggest pick for this are Seofon, Michael and Ladiva!!! the rest are more side thoughts in general

when not just counting the leaders, i have much more characters in mind, but i already shared some of my dream dynamic before so i can't share them all again ahah

but ultimately i think we can cover a brunch of interesting dynamic with those three.

-With Seofon, what it means to be a leader and organizing the way your group is working together -With Michael, the passion for theater and the way it can grab you and change your life all together -With Ladiva, the importance of self growth and relying on others to make steps forward on the path of recovery

And that would be my pick ;D

#ichareply #ichafantalks gbf #ichafantalks a3 #ihavenotfallenyet #gbfxa3

[yaoisex]

あけましておめでとうございます 🎍

I've been a fan of your blog long before I moved to Japan myself and now that I'm living here I'm overwhelmed with all the Drama CD's offered in stores (and also a bit shy to buy an adult CD myself so I try to order instead hehe)

So I was wondering if you have any recommendations? Any seiyuu you like to listen to can be BLCD or Drama (R18 is also fine~)! I also wan't to know if you can maybe recommend me some Kimura Ryohei CD's since he's my favorite seiyuu (I don't think I've ever seen a BLCD with him in it before... curious to know if you know any of his BLCD works!)

Thank you for your hard work on this blog! I always come here every once in a while to keep myself up to date~~~

ありがとございますすすすすすすす🥰

Hello! Thank you for enjoying my tumblr for so long! <3

Maybe next time you try to buy an adult CD in the store, instead of feeling shy yourself - stare and smile at the cashier while paying and make them shy instead hahaha And who knows? Maybe that cashier is into those kind of CDs as well ;D

Well, I'm pretty much obsessed with Chiaki for the last couple of years, so I'd say anything with him ^___~ (I mentioned all of his BLCDs, old and new, on his tag)

Sadly I can't recommend you anything with Ryohei :/ He doesn't do BLCDs and I'm not into R18 Drama Cds at all >_<

I hope you'll continue to enjoy my posts, and enjoy your time in Japan!

[linagram]

hi!!! i have some milgram ocs of my own and im also very inspired by what u do(writing entire mv descriptions sounds. kinda hard) but i was wondering something!!

how do you decide on covers for the prisioners? like.... lyrics wise how you see that characger in that song that stuff sorry i cant word it well

(u r very cool for what u do btw!!! cant wait to see the t2 vds)

!!! thank you so much i'm so so happy to hear that you like what i do!! 🥺🥺

and about the covers, when i try to find the songs that fit my ocs, i usually ask myself these questions:

is there a song that i can already associate them with? basically, sometimes you just look at your oc and go "OH I KNOW WHICH SONG I WANT TO GIVE YOU". like maybe it just fits them so well, you know that it would be perfect for them for one reason or another. i'll use kei as an example: like i just knew that vampire would be a perfect song for him. or riku and his ghost rule cover! this one doesn't always work though 😔

what would this character want to say to the audience? this one is harder to explain. so most of the time deco*27 covers don't actually have anything to do with the prisoners' crimes, backstories, sometimes even personalities. like they're usually assigned based on vibes or the seiyuu's voice, i think? i like to overthink things, however, so i usually assign them covers based on what they would want to say to their listeners. let's take kei as an example again. i could give him a song with a deeper meaning, but it just wouldn't be kei, at least not his t1 version. t1!kei wouldn't want to talk about his crime or his problems or anything like that! he would want to show his fun and flirty personality instead! (however, vampire actually does give a hint to his crime and what he's really like, it's like kei keeps proudly calling himself a vampire until he suddenly sings the "you're also a vampire" line)

so, if you already have a story in mind, i would suggest trying to slowly reveal different parts of your character's personality, backstory, crime, etc with their covers! this is also one of the reasons why i didn't go with the songs that i thought were perfect for some of my ocs, for example, i knew what non-deco*27 songs i want to give to shun and riku, but those songs would reveal way too much about their crimes and that would be too much information for season 1.

and if you feel like you can't find a song that describes their crime/backstory that well, that's totally fine! you can just go with the vibes then, which brings me to the third question.

would this cover sound good? if you already have voice headcanons for your ocs, that makes answering this question much easier, haha. sometimes you just have to listen to the song and imagine your oc singing it. do you think their voice fits this song? do you think they would do a good job if they sang it? it actually helps a lot! and if you think the instrumental doesn't fit their aesthetic or personality, the official covers also have different instrumentals, so you can just imagine them singing a different version of that song!

would this be a fun idea? don't forget to have fun when you try to find a fitting song for your oc! it doesn't always have to be a perfect song, you can just be self-indulgent and choose your favorite song, for example! or you can just pick it if you think the concept sounds cool.

also finding a good deco*27 song for your oc can actually be very hard, especially because almost all of his songs are about relationships and if your oc's crime/backstory doesn't have anything to do with that or they're just not interested in romance, friendships, etc.. yeah, it can be difficult. so i suggest trying to interpret the original song in a different way! for example, naomi isn't really that interested in romance and friendships and her crime doesn't have anything to do with that, which made finding a song for her very hard and for her t2 deco*27 cover, i picked a song that ~theoretically~ could describe her situation well.. except it's obviously a song about a romantic relationship. but i just knew that it would sound good as her cover and i really wanted her to get that song, so uh. i went "l-let's just pretend she's singing about hating that kid and her parents instead of. like. her ex or something" LIKE IT SOUNDS WEIRD I AGREE but sometimes you just really have to come up with a new meaning for those songs. (think like, amane getting animal. if we keep the original meaning, her getting that song doesn't make any sense, but if we think of it as her rebelling or something like that, it really could work) non-deco*27 covers are easier, since you can just go with any vocaloid song you find fitting!

and if you want them to cover the milgram songs. uh. good luck with that because as someone who has already picked my ocs' t3 deco*27 and non-deco*27 covers, i'm just sitting here like "maybe i should just.. wait until we get more songs" DNDJKDKDKD because it does get more difficult as the story goes on, i really am running out of songs to give them now. but hey, maybe it will be easier for you!

anyway, yeah, remember to have fun while imagining your ocs covering those songs <3!

#❔answering asks ❔

[prismatranslates-cue]

Rio Lesson Talk [Friday Daily] Part 3

Previously: Part 2

Haruna: You see, I overheard your conversation with Masaki-san the other day. I know the promoting hasn’t exactly been going well…

Rio: Oh gosh, you heard all that? That’s a little embarrassing…

Haruna: I’ll definitely become the kind of seiyuu that you and Masaki-san and everyone can be proud of! I’m sure the others all want to do that, too!

Haruna: And it means a lot to us, how hard you work for our sake. How you never give up on us.

Rio: Haruna-chan…

Haruna: Whether it’s in my lessons, or in auditions, or in whatever other little duties I have to do, I’ll give it everything I’ve got, so–

Rio: Oh, geez. You youngsters don’t need to fuss about all that tedious stuff. Just leave that to us, okay?

Haruna: Rio-san…

Rio: Did you forget who I am? I’m AiRBLUE’s ace Chief Manager! Just you wait, I’m gonna deliver a huge role right to your door any day now!

Rio: You kids just focus on your lessons so when that day comes, you knock it out of the park. You hear?

Haruna: …I do! Thank you so much, Rio-san!

Haruna leaves.

Rio: Hehe. I can’t have the rookies getting all worried about me now. That’d be super undignified for a Chief Manager.

Rio: Now then, let’s get back to it. The day isn’t over yet!

Fin.

#CUE #Rio Isuzu #Haruna Mutsuishi #Lesson Talk #Isuzu Rio #Mutsuishi Haruna #QC by Budder #QC by Shiku #funny time to remember that rio's age is explicitly kept secret #unlike masaki and kirika who are both 34

[bogikkulbeol]

Happy Birthday Kimura Ryohei! 🎉🎉🎉

🌻 thank you for being my #1 favorite seiyuu 💛 thank you for introducing me to several amazing anime's just because you voiced a character in it. you will always hold a special place in my heart boss 💛

🌻 although i met so many amazing seiyuu's they could never take your place as my number 1 favorite seiyuu i will always admire you as someone amazing who made so many people happy by just using the power of your voice

Thank You for being the Amazing Boss I know and Love 💛

🦋 Kimura Ryohei I hope we will continue to walk on a flowery path together 🌸

Happy Birthday Ryohei-san!! ❤️

#Kimura Ryohei #Happy Birthday #Thank you for giving me so much joy #Thank you for working so hard everyday #Youre an amazing rolemodel to all the kouhai's #I will forever respect and support you as a fan #Kimura Ryohei-san Gambatte!! Fighting!!! #🎉🎉🎉🎉 #💛💛💛💛 #Seiyuu #Voice Actor

[dialovers-translations]

DIABOLIK LOVERS DAYLIGHT Vol.10 Mukami Azusa [TRACK 1]

Original title: バラの接ぎ木

Source: Diabolik Lovers Daylight Vol. 10 Mukami Azusa

Audio: Here

Seiyuu: Kishio Daisuke

Track 1 ll Track 2 ll Track 3 ll Track 4 ll Track 5 + Epilogue

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TRACK 1: ROSE GRAFTING (1)

[00:10] “The wind blowing through the garden feels…nice, don’t you think? I’ll continue…carrying you in my arms as we walk, okay…? The snow-white roses have bloomed…They’re forming an arch of roses, together with the crimson climbing roses…”

You seem to be struggling. 

“Ah…You’re gasping for…air…Are you okay…?”

You nod.

[01:00] “Are you sure…? …It’s because the wind is a little cold. …Let’s head back inside…after I’ve trimmed these white roses, okay…?”

Azusa pricks himself on the roses. 

“Ah…! …The thorns…”

You seem worried.

“Thank you…It’s nothing serious…I nearly got blood on Eve…”

You tilt your head and ask him if he’s talking about the flowers. 

[01:51] “Exactly. These roses…They’re called ‘Eve’...I’ve been waiting for them to open this whole time…If I’m honest, I would have loved…for you to have been able to witness that moment as well.”

You tell Azusa you can tell by smell.

[02:20] “Right…Even if you can no longer see…You should be able to tell from the scent…Here…The sweet smell of the nectar…”

You fail to respond. 

“Eve…? What’s wrong all of a sudden…? Hey…! Answer…me…! …Hey!!”

The wind blows in the background.

*FLASHBACK STARTS*

You run up to Azusa.

[03:25] “Eve…Welcome back…Was it hard work, doing the laundry?”

You seem worried about the blade in his hand. 

“Hm? Ahー This…? I figured I would get rid of some of the weeds in the garden. There were some red berries amongst them…so the blade got red from its juices, that’s all…”

You sigh in relief.

“Did you…think I had…cut myself again?”

You avert your gaze.

[04:18] “Don’t worry…”

*Rustle*

“Ah…One second, okay? I’ll wipe it clean…”

*Rustle rustle*

“...Ah!”

You look over at him and ask what’s wrong.

“Ah…I cut my finger a little…The skin’s a little torn over here…”

You offer him a handkerchief.

[05:01] “Ah…Thank you…But your handkerchief…will get dirty.”

You tell him that doesn’t matter.

“Oh…I’m…more important? …I guess I shouldn’t be so negligent with my own health…when you treasure me so dearly…?”

You ask him why he would hurt himself.

“I didn’t do it on purpose…! It happened…subconsciously…”

*Rustle* 

[06:02] “It’s thanks to you…and my brothers…that I’ve been able to find peace…You, in particular, always make me feel…warm and cozy inside…I’m very happy right now…I honestly don’t think…I could be any happier…”

Azusa embraces you. 

*Rustle*

“You’re always so warm…”

*Rustle*

[07:15] “I’d love to stay like this longer…But I have to continue with my work for today…”

You ask what his plan is for today.

“Today I’ll be grafting the roses…”

*TIMESKIP*

*Tweet tweet*

“...”

*Rustle*

[08:07] “Ugh…Haah. Phew~ It’s looking pretty good…I guess I’ll check up on the roses I grafted the other day as well…”

*Rustle*

“Ah…These are failures. They’re not attached to each other…and instead have become black and withered.”

You frown.

[08:48] “Oh…Don’t look so sad…There’s still other roses I grafted…I promise I’ll try my best. Because I have fond, personal memories, which correlate directly to the act of grafting…

You tilt your head to the side.

“By taking part of the stem from one plant…and transferring it to a different bush in hopes of them joining together…It symbolizes a bond…between different living creatures which are not directly related…It resembles us. Therefore, I want this to be a success…” 

[09:54] “Ah…Right. This.”

*Cling*

“I received a small knife from Yuma...which he usually uses to remove thorns. It fits comfortably in my hand...and is very easy to wield. Here...Take a look. Our names are engraved in the blade...Kou is the one...who did this.

You smile.

[10:39] “You see ーー When I run my fingers alongside your name...Just like this...It almost feels as if I’m caressing you instead…”

*Cling*

“Hey…You should try touching it as well?”

*Rustle*

“Oh…”

*Rustle rustle*

“Why are you…stroking my cheek…?”

You tilt your head to the side.

[11:29] “Ah…Sorry. I meant it as in running your fingers across my name on the blade…My bad.”

You grow flustered.

“No need to get all red…Even if it was just a misunderstanding…I’m happy…to feel your touch…Can I touch you as well?”

You give him permission.

*Rustle*

“Hah…”

*Rustle*

“Your hair…is so very soft…With each stroke, it releases…a sweet smell…”

*Rustle*

[12:44] “Mm…Fufu~ We should probably get back to gardening soon, huh? …Ah, right. Would you also like to try removing the thorns…with this knife?”

You nod.

“Mmh. I’ll show you…how it’s done, okay? Like this…”

 Azusa clips the thorns. 

[13:30] “What do you think? Come on…Give it a try as well.”

*Rustle*

*Cling*

You try to do it but accidentally cut yourself.

“Ah…! …Eve…Your finger is…bleeding. Are you okay…? We better tend to it quickly…Cuts on the fingertips are particularly painful after all…”

*Rustle*

“...”

You tell him he doesn’t need to go through the extra trouble for you. 

“It’s okay. This is…a piece of cake for me…”

Azusa becomes mesmerized by your blood. 

[14:24] “Oh…Ugh…Hah…Sorry.”

You ask him if everything is okay. 

“Ah…The scent of your blood...is making my head spin...As if I’ve been affected by it...I’ll step away for a bit, okay? At this rate, I’llーー”

Azusa starts walking off but you stop him. 

*Rustle*

“But...Then...I’ll end up causing you even more harm...when you’re already hurt as is...”

You give him permission to suck your blood.

[15:27] “Ah...Um...Then...Only a little, okay...?”

He moves closer.

“Haah, haah…You’re so kind, Eve…I love you, really.”

Azusa bites you.

*Sluuuuurp*

*Gulp*

“Ah…”

*Sluuuuurp*

“I love you…”

You grow faint.

*Rustle*

[16:15] “...Ah! I-I’m sorry…I acted subconsciously…Are you okay? I’m sorry, I swear…I’m such an incompetent fool…I never know where to draw the line…”

You forgive him.

“Thank you…Shall we go back instead? The sun is starting to set as well…”

The two of you walk back towards the house.

ーー TO BE CONTINUED ーー

Translation notes

(1) I had to look this up myself so I assume this will be a new concept for a fair amount of my followers. Grafting is a horticultural technique whereby tissues of plants are joined so as to continue their growth together.

#diabolik lovers #dialovers #azusa mukami #diabolik lovers daylight #diabolik lovers translation #diabolik lovers drama cd #drama cd

[voliyu]

An Interview with Fu Hua's CV( Miss Mace )

Mace, a seiyuu of HI3 V4.6"Unequaled Unrivaled" , has a variety of different styles of voice, and is well known by the majority of captains as the seiyuu of the popular character Fu Hua in "Honkai Impact 3". 

"I like dubbing, food, sleeping and posting beautiful girls, and I also do some modeling work and live streaming."

Seiyuu: Fu Hua (HI3rd) Fischl , Albedo (GI)

Hello everyone, this is Moonlight Sauce.  Recently, the animated short film "Duchen"(Shattered Samsara) was launched, and Fu Hua will also celebrate hers birthday next week. We are honored to invite the class monitor’s voice actress to be our guest again. Let us applaud~Teacher Ma!

*Hello everyone, I am Mace or you can call me teacher Ma or Little Ma~*

Q: I heard that Teacher Ma is a veteran member of voice acting. Why did you think about becoming a voice actor?

Mace: It was probably when I was at school, the teacher praised me for reading the text well, hahaha, and then I have been a in small broadcasting at the school radio station hahahahahaha.  Later, at the age of thirteen or fourteen, I loved reading novels, and listened to radio dramas. Finally, I wanted to try online dubbing by myself~ I met some seniors and friends on the Internet. After graduating from high school, I was called to audition by Laiqi, whom I met by chance, just like this, slowly embarked on the road of voice actors~

Q: It's great to be able to fulfill your childhood dreams!

Q: Speaking of which, the captains of Honkai 3 would have known Teacher Ma through Fu Hua, so how did you get this role in the first place?

Mace: Each role is determined through auditions~ It may be that the voice is more suitable (maybe luck), in short, I am very grateful to the project team for choosing me TAT. I seemed to be still in my sophomore year. A very young newcomer, thank you Ah Fu for accompanying me to grow up over the years.

Q: Although Fu Hua version 2.0 was officially installed, the 1.1 version chronicles chapter Xuanyuan sword you has already appeared in the game, and she can be regarded as an official playable character. Has Teacher Ma any particularly impressive lines in the past four years?

Mace: "Major Himeko, let me guide the task this time" is the first Fu Hua's voice recorded during the audition. This is the first time I know her!

Q: As Fu Hua’s voice actress, does Teacher Ma have any views on the character?

Mace: When I first met Fu Hua, everyone and i had similar impressions of her, a little dull, serious and very reliable.  But afterwards, the feelings for Fu Hua became more and more complicated. In the honkai world, she was firm and strong. As long as she was there, we would feel at ease; but all her friends would always leave her, and the memories would be needed give up in order to stay awake.  She is an immortal who exists only for guardianship, she hardly reveals her own thoughts, and rarely has contact with others.  As one of her few friends, the captain naturally feels very distressed TAT

Q: You really speaks out for all the captains.

Q: Regarding the Herrscher of Sentience, everyone seems to treat her as an independent character different from Fu Hua. What does Teacher Ma think of her?

Mace: In the script, when we first saw the herrscher, it was the beginning of Chapter 20. At that time, she hadn't become the herrscher of Sentience yet. The impression of her should be strange: what she did is very different from that of Fu Hua, but she feels herself is Fu Hua.  Now I think she is a child, with a very cute side, she firmly believe that what she do is right, and she also hope that others will admit that she is a good person. I really like her self-confidence and easygoing~

Q: If you think about it carefully, there was a big difference between the tone of the Herrscher of Sentience and Fu Hua. Has Teacher Ma encountered any difficulties during the dubbing process?

Mace: The most recent challenge should be the combat voice of the HoS. In addition to the weapon box, she has a total of four weapons. Each weapon has basic attack combos and branch attacks. The basic attack combos of several weapons are probably separate.  Under 6-8, we will give 3 versions as alternatives or replacements for every breath.  It's very difficult, the combination of prefixes is too difficult to think about! We have used most of the ones that can be used. It is not surprising that it is not easy to think of something new.

Q: Teacher Ma is also a veteran captain. Do you have any stories you like or impress?

Mace: If it is only to Fu Hua, it would be the farewell of Fuxi and Nuwa. At that time, I really felt sorry for her TAT.

Mace: If it's other character relates to Fu Hua, it’s definitely the last lesson. When dubbing, there is a sense of immersive feeling: "Major Himeko, gratitude for your lessons. Perhaps fate will let our paths cross again in the future..."

Q: Mihoyo is really good at breaking our hearts.

Q: Teacher Ma often uses Fu hua characters when playing HI3, right? Which battle suit do you like best?

Mace: Shadow knight~ When I was very very playing the game so hard(and also very good at the same time), she made me feel as if I might not be so good!

( I'm invincible now )

Q: Fu Hua's long life can be divided into several stages. Which period does Teacher Ma like best?

Mace: In the previou era, she had made good friends, she had noodles.  She was happy and free during that time.  There was no honkai, no sacrifice, no mission, and it’s great to be able to joking with friends easily and be an ordinary girl.

Q: Regarding the recently launched animated short film "Duchen"(Shattered Samsara), many captains were emotional after watching it. Does Miss, Ma have similar feelings?

Mace: Kiana has grown up, I'm so happy to see Fu Hua's journeys along the way, Also I was happy and sad and plus with Rubia song, QAQ crying~~~~ I'm so fortunate to participate in such an excellent work.

Q: The last part is still the usual question: If there is a chance to cross Fu Hua's side, what era would Teacher Ma want to go to and what would you want to say to Fu Hua?

Mace: I would say, after the little book die?  But after thinking about it, it doesn't matter. I want to say something to her and stay with her for a while. I don’t know when I would leave her again. It’s too cruel... It’s also good to know her in Hyperion as a captain. I don’t know where our story will go, but I Will always love her.

Q: The story of Fu Hua and the Herrscher of Sentience has come to conclusions here, Teacher Ma, could you give some blessings words for them please~

Mace: I hope Ah Fu is healthy, happy, and spends more time taking care of herself; I hope my little herrscher can resist the honkai and be recognized by everyone, and mommy loves you!  No matter where you go, you have your place on my bridge!

Q: The interview is coming to an end. Is there anything Teacher Ma wants to say to everyone?

Mace: Thank you everyone for loving and supporting Ah Fu, and Little Ma~ I wish you Happy Chinese New Year every one!

(it's not 100% accurate but hope you enjoy~)

#Hi3 interview #fu hua #fuhua #honkai impact #崩坏3rd #Hi3 #hi3rd

[gramarye]

A summary of a Higurashi Gou interview

Hello! I made a long-ish summary of the recent interview Ryukishi07 gave about Higurashi Gou.

You may read the original Japanese interview here!

Spoilers for Higurashi Gou.  He touches upon the anime's themes, the creation of it, voice actors, the future of the series, connection to Umineko, etc.

↓ ↓ ↓ A summary in the read more below  ↓ ↓  ↓

- He came up with the idea while having tea with an anime industry person, saying "I wish I could make it an anime again" and they responded with "If it's a remake, why not transform it into a new work in the middle?"

“So I started coming up with new ideas for Higurashi.

- It wasn't what he originally envisioned. He wanted to respond to fans that said that they want to "erase their memory and read Higurashi for the first time again". Making it a different story would serve that purpose.

- When asked if he found it hard to write Higurashi again, he said they were "back in his heart immediately".

- When asked about why Satoko is the protagonist, he says it's because Satoko was much like a "damsel in distress" in Tatarigoroshi with Keiichi being the "prince", so he wanted Satoko to be a real protagonist now. He wanted to really dig deeper into Satoko's mind this time.

Interviewer: Satoko has grown into quite an unexpectedly impulsive child... R07: Ahaha, right. I've already shown the duality of Rena and Shion, so I wasn't sure if Satoko's shift would surprise anyone, but I'm happy it did.

- He said the director and animators understand him well, coming up with suggestions that he already had in mind and only had to correct a bit. He felt as if he'd bought 200 kg of tuna (expensive lol) and handed it over to the animators, and they did a great job with it (as a chef would).

Interviewer: Akio Watanabe's character designs sure are nice, they feel fresh yet nostalgic. R07: Yes, I wanted someone who could make Satoko look as good as possible. (especially fangs)

- The voice cast is the same to create a sense of familiarity. He did not inform them about the plot beforehand, and Hanyuu's seiyuu Horie Yui was shocked that she appeared in episode 2, saying "isn't it too early for me to appear?"

- He did not tell Yukari Tamura (Rika's seiyuu) about her role, but he did consult Mika Kanai (Satoko) and told her "it'll be quite tough to act Satoko this time".

Interviewer: All episodes are broadcast on TV, and people are making a lot of theories. How do you feel about it? R07: I think it's the ideal way to experience Higurashi. Back in 2006, it wasn't quite so easy to access social networking services.  I think it's great we live in a time where exchanging opinions casually is easy.

Interviewer: There are certainly many people watching it, from core fans to first-timers. R07: That makes me very happy. Higurashi was always meant to be less of a traditional mystery all about the murderers and the tricks they used, and more about the investigation and process itself. However, when it first aired, it really was seen as a game of guessing. I appreciate discussing our opinions and communicating over seeking what is the right or wrong answer.

R07: "I think social media has changed the way we enjoy content, and while it makes me happy there are people who are seriously thinking about (the logistics), I'm happy there are many ways to enjoy it.

- He says there are people who already have it all figured out, but whether or not your theory is right or wrong, the most important thing is to have fun while thinking about it. Wrong or not, it is a wonderful thing.

- He loves the old Higurashi anime and appreciates what Studio DEEN did, and does not want people to compare them and say "I liked this better" nor to make them uncomfortable.

- On the connection of Higurashi and Umineko: "I think people easily misunderstand it. Higurashi is a work that is complete within itself, you don't need Umineko to enjoy it. It's just that when you add Umineko to it, it may give you a new interesting perspective to think about.

- They compare it to Osamu Tezuka's "Phoenix". They are independent stories, but the same characters appear in the stories. In his head, they are a connected integrated world, but that's just how he views it. So, Umineko is not necessary, but of course, he would like you to read all of his works.

- He discusses how things go differently between the characters in the arcs, a tragedy occurs nonetheless, ie. Keiichi handing the doll over to Mion but things going awry regardlses. It's all original from Nekodamashi-hen on. He likens the end of the anime to how Matsuribayashi explains how Takano came to be the way she is, but this time, it explains Satoko's perspective. He says Satoko is certainly a hindrance to the future Rika wants, but he wants you to try and understand her emotions.

- The themes of the previous games were communication and relying on your friends, but this time, he does not want to reveal the themes out loud.

- He says the series is not over, and that he would love to expand on it if he ever came up with more Higurashi related ideas.

- One idea for a new story is Keiichi's children.

That’s it. Thank you for reading!

#higurashi no naku koro ni #higurashi gou #umineko no naku koro ni #ryukishi07 #07tth expansion #tessalations

[hematomes]

so you're my poor little meow meow?! my pathetic little man? my good little boy? aww you're such a sweetheart <33

i-im making you question your sexuality🥺hehe im blushing thank u👉🏽👈🏽 (>is so evil about it)

but naos my hair SUCKS the colour has faded completely and i wanna dye it so baaaaddd but last time i went to the hairdresser i explained my hair plans for summer & she was like ".... yeah.... maybe. maybe Don't dye your hair in the meantime. if you wanna have enough hair to do That." so I've been thinking of dyeing it anyway but actually june is so close now & blue would be a bitch to remove, box dyes are a no-no, and any semi-permanent dye that isn't blue lasts for like 1,5 weeks max. so im just gonna suffer

jdjd sorry for the hair rant CONGRATS ON YOUR DILUC! bitch boy finally decided to come to you this is a pretty big deal naos you've been pss pssing him for a year!! i actually got ayaka last week i love her seiyuu so much<33 only thing is i was saving for kazuha but that trailer got me (curse you hoyoverse marketing ploys) i just hope he decides to be good to me. he's literally my lockscreen cmon kazuha

ooh hope you have fun on tuesday! and good luck on that exam! what subject is it?

my alcohol resistance is a fluid thing i think. it depends on things such as the weather, the humidity, the direction of the wind & how insane I've been feeling lately (a lot).

thanks!!! (for the grade) not to switch our roles but i could do with a congratulatory head pat rn:( people need to tell me im doing a good job more often im starved!!!!!!

anyway. im manifesting productivity today for the both of us.

LMAO i can if u want but you're gonna have to share, love

abdjz listen my knowledge in straight/wavy/etc hair is abysmal, but it still looks pretty imo. take care of it for the summer tho <3

he did!! and he was so good abt it. came on soft pity, on the standard banner, like the goodest little boy. immediately rewarded him w the wolf gravestone (sorry xinyan, if i manage to get another one ill give it to u i promise). kinda regret ascending hu tao to lv.90 & crowning her skill like 2 days ago tho, she made me broke in both exp books and mora

AND CONGRATS ON AYAKA she's so good... her jp voice aaa <3 kazuha should come in 2.8, if all goes well you'll be fine dw

it's an essay on foreign literature, im not exactly confident bc im the worst with essays but hopefully it won't be too bad. heard the professor might only use our 2 best grades for the total tho, so maybe ill be fine even if i fuck this one up

im headpatting you rn, you really did great and worked hard <3 im proud of you little soup

hoping the manifesting works zvwjs i don't rly have a choice anyway bc i don't want to speedrun it tmrw so!! but good luck sweets

#♡.— soup #long post

[icharchivist]

So, who's your favorite underrated Gbf character? A blorbo that deserves way more attention, but is shunned by Cygames and the world? Mine is Shao. He's a shifty little fox man with a great design and a tragic backstory and I wish he had more than one unit to his name because he's great.

OOOOH INTERESTING

Shao is def up in the list, and i think he especially work as "shunned by Cygames" with his one SR unit and barely participating in events.

I have a few R/SR charas i really like but have popped up in events more than him or have 2 units which already makes them maybe more popular in Cygames's eyes than Shao which is SAD.

I was thinking about it and i was going to say, maybe Cordelia because i sure love a lady that would sweep me off my feet, but at least she appears everytime Lumiel is mentioned.

Ryan is also a chara i really like but let's be real it's because i adore his voice actor (Asanuma Shintaro is just one of my fav seiyuu of all time). And i love his awkwardness and the fact he loves plushies.

I really like Garma too!!! I guess cygames didn't forget him per se since he just appeared in the christmas lines, but man i love him and it's sad he only ever got a R.

I also do like Krugne a lot and am sad he doesn't have a lot of focus in general. I guess he's so gimmicky as a person that it's hard to bring him back in any way...

Also tbh i just got extremely lucky bc charas who could qualify also have. recently got SSR. Randall was in R/SR jail for so long and now look at him. Likewise for Elmott. And omg, TOR. I loved Tor SO MUCH when he was introduced and nO ONE was on my side on this one, until he got his SSR. (yes a huge part of why i liked every single one of them was their voice actors, yes i was ride or die for them from the start regardless, whatcha gonna do)(tho not true on Randall i liked him, then i learnt his VA was one of my newest fav VA a long while later and i lost my mind because "WHAT HE VOICED MY FAV R/SR CHARA HOLD ON" 😭)

There's also NPC in general. I still wait for the day Ragazzo comes back. I really loved Icas but it's also a case of "fav seiyuu voicing him and his design hits too close to the chara that made me fall in love with said seiyuu's voice"

AND HAVE YOU HEARD OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR BARTILAK.

I CANT BELIEVE I ALMOST FORGOT HIM WHILE I WAS THE ONLY PERSON ONLINE LOSING MY MIND ABOUT HIM

Post cancelled now everything is about Bertilak in here.

he's locked in Gawain Light's 5* FE but i adore this kid. He's so stupid he's so rude. And Gawain "damn guess i'm a father now :/" arc with Bertilak was SOOOO funny. I spent the whole 5* FE losing my mind about him only to go online and not see ANYONE talk about him.

I was hoping that Gawain would namedrop him during the Wales event, esp since he has a whole bit about going to Dalmore to see his sister and i was on the edge of my seat like "and are you going to mention your new son. hey Gawain" and they didn't!!!!!!!!! ichaphobic.

But Shao also is high on the list because man he's really just in such a weird position with cygames. I wonder why that is, as if his archetype wasn't super fun....

it was a fun question, thank you nonny :D

#ichareply #ichafantalks gbf #anonymous