Track 6

Gravitation by Maki Murakami
Translations by Yuki Machikawa
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KEY:
[thoughts] - in brackets
*actions* - or gestures
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Track 6
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pg 48
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Hiro: It'll be okay, you'll find another partner easily enough.
Shuichi: [Quit playing guitar?] Why?! Did I do something to annoy you?

pg 49
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Hiro: No, that's not it ...
Shuichi: Then what?! Fromt he time we wer ein junior high, we said we would definitely become famous! Now you come out and say you're quitting .. why? You can still play guitar in college!! I .. no way! I won't let you quit!

pg 50
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Hiro's Mom: You two! What's with all the yelling ... Hiro-chan! Are you fighting again!?
Hiro: It's nothing Mom. We were just discussing the Prime Minister's response regarding the problem of exclusive housing. He just got over-excited.
Hiro's Mom: Is that so? I thought I heard something about your guitar ... Hiro-chan, you're not still practicing guitar are you? With so little time before the entrance exams? Don't you understand? That's why we ask so much of you, so you don't end up like your brother Yuuzi. Your father and I have serious expectations of you ...

pg 51
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Hiro: It's only natural for parents to have expectations too. My brother faked being an actor because of them. I've already given up, so there's no use pursuing it anyway. Good year for it I guess. I'm sorry I have such a life. "Running away" ... Ithought telling you like this would be a good thing .. y'know, choosing the safest route.

pg 52
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Hiro: It's not a dream, it's reality. I quit.

pg 53
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Shuichi: ... is that really okay with you? You had such standards .. "music for you" .. were you just saying that?
Hiro: Sorry.

pg 54
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Maiko:If you say so, Nakano-san from 3-B is resigning as this year's graduate representative ...? I think it's strange though ..
Student Pres: We'd like to see your brother punished for causing this.
Maiko: The student council president has speech problems too.
S.P.: It's still a matter of popularity. Their group ... because they get violent without permission, the student council is safe. Since it was ruled as an accident, it's not my responsibility.

pg 55
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S.P.: Anyway, are your brother and Nakano planning any future debuts?
Maiko: Yeah .. but you're wrong about Hiro ...
Shuichi: Morn ...
Class: SHINDOU!!! You JERK!! Bastard! You ruined Nakano! What are you doing? Are you trying to ruin the graduation ceremony entertainment!?

pg 56
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Shuichi: Entertainment?
Class: Exactly! Have you betrayed the whole student body? You guys can't perform live .. I feel so sorry for the graduation guests!! I .. was looking forward to going to graduation!! Looking forward to your last performance together! Now go make up with Nakano! That's an order! If you don't, we'll set fire to the site that day!!
Hiro: Oh shuttup already. You're all a self-study in over-excitement. It's too early in the morning for all this noise.

pg 57
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Class: Far be it for us to get in the way of Mr. Med School Hopeful's studying. Or refrain from ridiculous conversation.
Shuichi: You didn't have to stoop that low!! You'll be nothing, not even a doctor!! If you were so unhappy playing from the start, why didn't you stop then? You're more than worthless!!

pg 58
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Student: Hey .. Nakano ..
Hiro: Shut the hell up! Where do you get off saying such ridiculously selfish things to me!! Just shut up and leave me the hell alone!

pg 59
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Shuichi: Leave you alone my ass!! At least give me your best shot!! I'm not in a good mood as it is!!
Hiro: I'll give you what you deserve!
Shuichi: You'r substitute! It happens to alot of bad guitarists!
Hiro: I am NOT a crappy guitarist! I don't have to listen to your whining and babbling!!
Teacher: Oh my .. hey .. what the heck are you two doing ...?

pg 60
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Shuichi: What did you say? You stupid jerk!
Teacher: Stop it .. stop it right now Shindou!!
Shuichi: You're the one that's always running away! I thought we were best friends ... don't make me laugh!
Teacher: Nakano has the entrance exams next month, his appearance is important!! If there is a problem, work it out! With you, it's always bad news, now stop it.

pg 61
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Shuichi: Oh yeah, that's right. Hiro is different from me, Mr. Elite Smart Guy.
Hiro: Is that the reason? I'm sorry ..

pg 62
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Yuki: Go home.
Shuichi: Can't. Not with my face like this.
Yuki: Hold on .. yeah, I said you could come by now and then ..
Shuichi: *whining*
Yuki: ... don't moan and groan ..
Shuichi: *whining*
Yuki: ....

pg 63
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Yuki: Hiro? You mean that guitarist?
Shuichi: Yeah.
Yuki: It's just a fight, I'm sure you'll be on good terms again soon.
Shuichi: But he ..
Yuki: So much for peace and quiet! Now, 50 hours before the deadline and no sleep.
Shuichi: S.. sorry ..
Yuki: If it's about a mistake you made, come here. Idiot.

pg 64
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Yuki: Coffee? Black tea? Beer? Milk? Miso?
Shuichi: None, thanks.
Yuki: Okay .... if you want something, just say so.

pg 65
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Yuki: Countdown ... 5 .. 4 .. 3 .. 2 ..
Shuichi: Kiss kiss kiss
Yuki: .. 1 .. 0 .. time's up.
Shuichi: You goddamn liar!! I said it on 2 .. ON 2!!
Yuki: Okay, alright already ..
Shuichi: 2 .. on 2 .. I said it!!
Yuki: Look this way!

pg 66
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Yuki: Here .. open your mouth ..
Shuichi: ... unn ... hmm .. WAAAAHHHHH YUKIIIII ...

pg 67
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Yuki: Now what? What's the problem? ... so trivial ..
Shuichi: Waaah! What do I do? To him ... to Hiro ... such mean things ... I .. defintely don't like him. What do I do? What am I gonna do? He really wants to play guitar but also meet his parents expectations.
Yuki: ....
Shuichi: There's a way .. there has to be .. I told him we weren't friends anymore .. oh man, what am I gonna do?!

pg 68
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Yuki: ... crying over something like that.
Shuichi: Huh?
Yuki: You really like him don't you?
Shuichi: Uh-huh ..
Yuki: Then it's possible that Hiro is such a bad guy. You aren't bad ..
Shuichi: .. but ..
Yuki: Even if it's just liking, it goes beyond gender. You're considerably more amazing.

pg 69
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Yuki: Even better, my feelings for instance, you don't worry about them. Learn to be stronger. Hiro kun ...
Shuichi: Yeah .. but .. I said some really mean things to him. YUKI!!

pg 70
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Shuichi: Are you okay?! Hey! Yuki .. Yu .. He's asleep .. not cute ... [I don't have the strength.] Yuki .. wake up .. stupid jerk. Wake up .. Dammit, wake up! [I'm afraid to see reality ..] I've been such a pain for him ..

pg 71
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Shuichi: There must be a mistake Hiro. You say it so easily .. rather than it being about me, it's the right thing to do .. him being a doctor. [But .. pursuing my dream recklessly ..because I couldn't stand to look bad.] More than "unrequited love" ... I don't know whether you're being harsh ...] He's impatient with me too .. I'll die ..

pg 72
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Yuuji: Hiroshi!
Hiro: ... what are you doing here, Nii-chan?
Yuuji: To meet you, Hiro-chan.

pg 73
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Yuuji: Tired? How'd the test go? You do good?
Hiro: No, I didn't.
Yuuji: Hahaha everyone .. says you'll pass it eventually. So then, my little brother is gonna be a doctor huh?
Hiro: I'll fail for certain ...
Yuuji: Come on now, ity'll be okay! Don't be so modest.
Hiro: It's not going to be okay! There is no way you could really understand ... I almost fell asleep!

pg 74
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Yuuji: You finished the answers though, so don't worry about it. Whatever happens, happens. You're different from me, you're lucky ...
Hiro: Uhmm ... Nii-chan, your audition sucked ..?
Yuuji: Oh yeah! Round 18 of failures .. new record it is .. oh yeah!
Hiro: I feel a little depressed and self-scrutinized ... I'll neve find a job in this lifetime.
Yuuji: I know what you mean. But it's okay! 'Cause I'm happy enough now.

pg 75
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Hiro: Mom and Dad are gonnabe so disappointed. You've been free-lancing for 5 years and still single at 23!
Yuuji: I don't give a damn about their expectations. It's my life, I'll do what I want with it. Alot of your life is corrupted by birth and schooling. Someone with a failure record is far more interesting.
Hiro: [With me it's different .. without anxiety or hesitation, you laugh ..]
Yuuji: What's wrong Hiroshi? You not feeling well? Upset stomach?
Hiro: [Your eyes are the same as his.]

pg 76
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Hiro: Nii-chan ... are you really happy? I feel like I can't think about the future ..
Yuuji: So .. you mean a turning point for me?
Hiro: No, that's not it .. how do you know that you have happiness?
Yuuji: 'Cause I like the things I do, and I'm not unhappy.

pg 77
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Hiro: .. oh, I see .. that's it then .. the treasure in the depths of unhappiness.
Yuuji: Day after day, I work, because of my dreams, not knowing whether or not they will come true. Even though I get tired, I simply won't give up. There's no way dreams come true without putting forth some effort.
Hiro: Coming from you, it's a turning point for one of your bad habits.
Yuuji: A short time ago you were in denial.
Hiro: Yeah well ... gotta be strong right?

pg 78
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Yuuji: Me too.
Hiro: Looks like your stronger than I thought.
Yuuji: Hey, it's cool. You were just a little mixed up. You couldn't understand it by yourself, the person who needs the strength ought to be getting it.

pg 79
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Yuuji: That's self-confidence .. doing what you want. It's how you start being able to stop running away.
Hiro: [For this .. I ruined a close friendship ..]
Yuuji: Any time you need to vent, I'm here to listen. I'm your brother after all, and even I can't fail at that.
Hiro: That's cool, Mr Actor! It's not a habit at all.

pg 80
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Maiko: Finally, graduation is here!
Pres: Now that you mention it, have your brother and Nakano made up yet?
Girl: I finished the copies of the program. Well then .. I'll go see if Yamada sensei needs anything.
Maiko: No, not even close. Since they're third year, they get the day off. Since then it's been like a cold war.
Pres: So then .. I guess you didn't know? Yesterday I got it ..

pg 81
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Pres: Nakano's announcement about his exams. I want to congratulate him for a successful spring term, there's still time you know ..
Announcer: Graduation ceremony representative, with the closing speech, 3rd year, Class B, Hiroshi Nakano.

pg 82
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Shuichi: [I knew it. Apologizing is the only way. Looks like both of us are going our separate ways .. but such a good friend .. That's why I have to. I'll definitely say it afterward.]
Hiro: Fellow students, honored guests, on this day ...
Shuichi: ["Congratulations on passing the exams."]
Hiro: I failed the exams.

pg 83
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Hiro: Incidentally, I'm not worthy of being your best friend. That's why I have demoted myself to being your sole guitarist. Shuichi.
Principal: Nakano!! What are you saying .. Sh .. Shindou!? Wait .. stop ..

pg 84
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Hiro: Sorry ..
Shuichi: It was a very good speech.
Hiro: I'm ready to take advanatge of a lifetime contract.

pg 85
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Shuichi: Congratulations on failing.
Maiko: Yeah! What an excellent closing speech. Thank you !

pg 86
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Maiko: Moving along with our exceptional program, our schools' finest two member group, a special live performance!! An softy, the new darling applying for student council, planned this for everyone without permission.
Shuichi: ... Maiko ..
Hiro: How thoughtful. With taking exams I've been prohibited from playing guitar.
Shuichi: Me too .. no synthesizer until graduation.
Hiro: Well .. we're growing old.
Shuichi: That means we love each other too.
Hiro: No ..

pg 87
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Shuichi: First off ... we're celebrating Nakano's disqualification with 3 cheers ..
Hiro: Thank you, thank you very much ..
Shuichi: Now then .. to seal our new exclusive contract ..
Hiro: Yes Master.
Hiro's Mom: Hiro-chan .. !!
Mika: Oh stop it .. It's not that big a deal.

pg 88
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Hiro's Mom: Please don't say things like that, it looks like I'm talking to myself.
Mika: Then congratulations.
Hiro's Mom: It's not something to congratulate!!
Mika: Yeah it is, worht congratulating you too.
Hiro's Mom: Hiro-chaaaaaaan .....

pg 89
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Shuichi: What the ... Yuki's sister?
Mika: Well done, well done ..
Sakano: You two ..

pg 90
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Shuichi: [This guy ..]
Sakano: Won't you try putting out a CD?

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