Track 4

Gravitation by Maki Murakami
Translations by Yuki Machikawa
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KEY:
[thoughts] - in brackets
*actions* - or gestures
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Track 4
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pg 147
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Shuichi: You didn't tell me .. that she .. was your older sister! I demand to know why .. you decieved me, you jerk! Eiri: You obviously misunderstood me, y'know.

pg 148
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Eiri: Though you always look like your full of spirit.
Shuichi: How .. do you have ESP or something .. Uhm, Yuki?
Eiri: What?
Shuichi: Well .. you .. do you have a bad relationship with your parents?
Eiri: Hmph ..

pg 149
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Eiri: So that's what you think? She made her own choices. Heh, but I'm not able to manage it, so how do you expect to handle being my lover?
Shuichi: But .. y'know, if you had no other choice or something ..
Eiri: That's about right. My father practically has one foot in the grave already.
Shuichi: Fuck you then! I thought you were supposed to be the eldest son, but you can't do anything to bring him back.
Eiri: It's a shame he's on the verge of death.

pg 150
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Shuichi: Huh? So then .. your father isn't dead? You should go to see him then!!
Eiri: How much will it take? 1,000 yen? 5,000 yen? 10,000 yen? How typical of Mika to be jealous of me seducing a rebellious person like this. No way .. you're not gonna volunteer?

pg 151
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Shuichi: Well .. uhm ..
Eiri: Or what? I'll have a relationship with Tohma Seguchi? That's why you came here to persuade me right? You came as bait to charm me ...

pg 152
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Eiri: Sometimes good people have to face harsh lessons. Don't you think that kissing made a difference? That's why I'm not going back. It's for your own good!

pg 153
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Shuichi: .. if that's the case, then why don't you just tell him no. Say no, but knock first! To you it's just a kiss ... I'm wrong! I'm certain that Mika said Seguchi would listen, but I ..

pg 154
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Shuichi: There's no reward in relations with him. The problem came when she said I'd lose you.
Eiri: You ... you're a liar! Although there is nothing for collateral, you're saying you came to persuade me anyway?
Shuichi: You think it's for my own good? I'm not smiling about it!

pg 155
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Eiri: You are such a liar!
Shuichi: Yu.. [no more ..]
Eiri: You are extrememly disgusting!!
Shuichi: Yuki ..

pg 156
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Principal: Your behavior lately is becoming intolerable! Disappearing in the middle of a test is generally considered grounds for suspension!! Do you really have the desire to graduate!? And cut your hair too!! It's in violation of the school regulations!
Shuichi: It is not, it's perfectly tied ..
Principal: Don't argue with me ... the point is, even your attendance isn't enough ..

pg 157
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Hiro: Yo! You were in there quite a while, you little problem child. With the midterm test, you're one grade below the rest of the class ..
Shuichi: You don't get it, to you it's one grade from the top.
Hiro: Yeah, I don't get it. I don't get your stupid feelings either. So, come on .. a pleasant make-up for good conversation. Next time .. Live at Pelshana, there's an opening performance. We'd be the main dish.

pg 158
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Hiro: ... aren't you excited?
Shuichi: For now .. I think I'll pass on it.
Hiro: Huh? Why!? I thought you LIKED performing live, y'know .. standing out from the crowd!!
Shuichi: Yeah, well .. I'm seriously considering doing other things ..
Hiro: Is that so? Well then, good luck at it.
Shuichi: You're awfully light today .. how come you're not angry? Is it the Pelshana thing?

pg 159
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Hiro: No reason .. I'm not gonna get angry. But it's an important thing, y'know. You saying you want to do other things. Just be ready to go live when I let you know.
Shuichi: You're really a good guy ..
Hiro: It's about time you noticed, you dope.
Shuichi: I think I'm starting to like you ..
Hiro: In case you're even thinking of it, you'll have to get a sex change operation.
Shuichi: Why you ..

pg 160
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Maiko: Geez .. you still at it!? All this time .. you're hopeless. Can't even rely on you to take your bath without being told.
Shuichi: Oh be quiet .. It's just a bath, I'll take one afterwards ...
Maiko: Well, you're being awfully fussy about it. No go on .. you've got five minutes to get in and get out. Tonight, I want to read Eiri Yuki's new book, and no preparation will ruin the mood. Got it!?
Shuichi: Yeah yeah yeah

pg 161
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Maiko: Hey, brother .. are you okay? You've been overdoing it. You haven't been sleeping either, have you? You're going to collapse ..
Shuichi: .. I'll be okay .. I can sleep in school. Don't worry about me Maiko. Now what? After all that work to track him down ... to have him holdig my body ... "You're a liar" huh?
Eiri: You are a liar, aren't you?"]
Shuichi: There was no reason for him to get angry like that.

pg 162
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Shuichi: ... or something like that .. I think I must be getting sick. Why do I have to suffer like this? EIRI! Damn you! Watch me! That jerk!! That's it! I'm definitely going to sing one peice of music. Hello God .. God! In your worldly house ...

pg 163
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Shuichi: I'll prove to you if I'm a liar or not!!
Mika: It's a little late y'know, Shindou kun.

pg 164
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Shuichi: Thank you for coming out. With that said, it is my duty to properly thank you for your trouble.
Mika: What's wrong? This glum face .. you were able to persuade Eiri, right?
Shuichi: I would be happier then, wouldn't I? I don't know if I'll be able to debut either. So .. please accept my apol-

pg 165
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Mika: Wha ... geez, are you okay?
Shuichi: Yeah .. I'm .. fine .. Uhm, well .. this talk has resulte din me wanting to get him to do something for me.

pg 166
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Tohma: Hello? Oh, Mika .. and then? He came to give you a demo tape? Heh .. he's got a great connection .. he says a game by merit is the reason? That's the problem, until it's heard anyway.

pg 167
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Eiri: That idiot says you put out a CD for him. A flaw associated with N-G's name. The ever-intellegent Tohma.
Tohma: Of course. That's good you understand. You're fast, Uesugi san.
Eiri: .....
Tohma: Oh stop .. it's okay if I call you by your real name too, isn't it?
Eiri: If it's the same real name under the invite ...
Tohma: Okay, Eiri it is.
Eiri: .. SAN!!

pg 168
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Tohma: You really hate your family name .. your father's name.
Eiri: It's about the same with you.
Tohma: You're not very obedient are you? That is so cute.
Eiri: It's not cute!
Tohma: Look, there is no excuse for troubling your connections from invitations.
Eiri: No, of course not .. until I see you off at the airport, then it's just left over glory.

pg 169
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Tohma: So, even with Mika's plan, it was doomed to failure, his chance now revoked. However, surely its the first time for him because it's how the plan was set up.
Eiri: Absolutely. I want to see who the accused talker is.

pg 170
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Tohma: No, you're wrong. This what his merit is. And so, by chance he reached my level, but how many chances like that are there?
Eiri: You really think he has a chance?
Tohma: Huh?
Eiri: You think he could really reach your level someday?

pg 171
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Eiri: I really do like him. I don't know what happened or what's going on with me. He said it wasn't important because he loved me. He said he just loved me and needed neither rewards nor prizes.

pg 172
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Eiri: I have nothing to offer him in return.
Tohma: Well then, all that's left is misery. Isn't he the only one? You can now return to Shindou san. I'll be praying for you from New York, that you respond to his feelings.

pg 173
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Shuichi: Aww .. the world buying such stuff ... who am I kidding? Heh, how bad of me .. I slept through work because of that asshole. When falling in love became a weakness, I had three sleepless nights too! I'm sleepy now though .. hmm .. yeah, yeah ... Boss, don't get angry ..

pg 174
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Shuichi: Ahhh! .... heh heh ... damn .. I'm drowning .. heh, if it's like a drama show, then that guy should appear .. "What are you doing you idiot?! You'll catch a cold. Come on .." He'd say something like that .. like that would fix everything ...

pg 175
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Shuichi: No way .. stupid, stupid me. What's the reason then? Why? There isn't one. Argh! I'm so pathetic .. liking a guy. That guy got mad at me for speaking my heart. Now the demo tape is shot. Who else am I going to run into on this street!?
Voice: Oh my, you ..

pg 176
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Kanna: If you're the wrong person, I apologize. Do you remember me?
Shuichi: Uhm .. oh yeah. I met you at Eiri Yuki's house right?
Kanna: Oh good. I knew such a young person would be healthy, but is it really a good idea to be swimming in midwinter?
Shuichi: ACHOO!!

pg 177
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Kanna: Are you okay? You must have gotten very cold .. your body that is.
Shuichi: Uhm, yeah .. sorry about this. I'll be fine until I can take a bath.
Kanna: I'm Kanna Mizuki. I'm Eiri Yuki's editor.
Shuichi: Shuichi Shindou. I'ma 3rd year high school student.

pg 178
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Kanna: The alcohol wasn't strong enough, but to have had that much, you must have something major on your mind.
Shuichi: Oh? Uhm, yeah .. sort of. I made a demo tape, but I discarded it .. and ..
Kanna: Oh? Surely something will happen with having met Yuki sensei ..
Shuichi: No, no .. it's nothing, really .. Oh yeah, by the way .. what wer eyou doing in the park?
Kanna: He's missing.

pg 179
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Kanna: Yuki sensei. I thought I could apply some knowledge of him to it .. and that park .. was where he went sometimes for a breather.
Shuichi: [Missing!?]
Kanna: Even as a teacher, he got into trouble. He better put an end to his big disappearance before the dealdine. The crowd of female admirirers will be devastated. Where on earth has he gone and hidden himself ..

pg 180
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Shuichi: .. to his parent's house?
Kanna: Not likely.
Shuichi: Oh .. okay, well ..
Kanna: He'd be reluctant to go there, because of the ringing. He hates him for the formality. His father's home is a temple, right? His father is a very strict person ..

pg 181
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Shuichi: Temple!?
Kanna: Oh my, you didn't know?
Shuichi: That he's a novelist and the head of a temple? No, I didn't. Surely not in the feild of fighting ...
Kanna: That's not all ..

pg 182
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Father: It's shameful of you not to drop by unless I pretend to be sick. Don't you feel ashamed that your younger brother knows better than you? Eiri.

pg 183
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Father: It's been a long time since I saw you last, during that time you're attitude as gone too. How long do you intend to be so stubborn?
Eiri: Until you are thoroughly exhausted, and drop dead.
Father: Drop dead?
Eiri: Until my sister drops in, adding her hand to complete the drama. I'm a man of leisure, you grow old so fast. However, in your case, you just leave lust behind don't you?

pg 184
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Father: EIRI!!
Eiri: *mumbling* So much for being cheif preist. Oh look, she came home with her hair cut. Indeed the power of love is great.
Miki: What? Why are you mocking me? I think, for your sake, you better have something nice to say ..
Eiri: Not really .. You have the old man's shoulder to lean on, and probably always will. I don't have that. I came by my own choice.

pg 185
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Mika: The reason you came is to complete father's plans. Don't you get it Eiri? The girl's family is fully behind this. What are you going to do about it anyway?
Eiri: Hey, hey .. it's be alright. Dear sister. That's why you came back, isn't it? After I get married, there won't be anymore foolishness, right? Don't worry about me. I haven't been foolish enough yet.

pg 186
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Kanna: .. or so I'm told.
Shuichi: Fiancee?
Kanna: Yeah. Even I don't know very much about it. It seems his father decided on the whole thing. Yuki sensei doesn't think very highly of t, but his father would like to see it happen. Oh my, excuse me .. Please don't feel depressed from my excessive talking, Shindou san. I'm sure it's nothing ..
Shuichi: I .. know nothing about him .. or his feelings ..

pg 187
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Shuichi: The first time I met him I didn't even know his name. Regardless of that, I felt like seeing him again. I'm being nosy without considering the circumstances either. How cool is that? ...real smooth ..
Kanna: Not very.

pg 188
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Kanna: look, it'll be okay. From now on, if you listen to him, you'll be better off and .. Shindou san!! Hey ...
Shuichi: Listen to him she says .. Do you think I need you to tell me that ..

pg 189
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Kanna: Oh no .. he's burning up!!
Shuichi: My head hurts ..
Kanna: Do you want me to call an ambulance!? Shindou san!!
Shuichi: I'm dying ... help me .. Yu-

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