Track 7

Gravitation by Maki Murakami
Translations by Yuki Machikawa
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KEY:
[thoughts] - in brackets
*actions* - or gestures
{flashback} - dialogue in flashback
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Track 7
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pg 92
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Shuichi: How on earth ... from out of nowhere, "Don't you want to put out a CD?" .. is he for real?

pg 93
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Shuichi: I'm really sorry about yesterday.
Sakano: I arrived from New York around 6am, to find someone waiting for me there ... I wondered why Seguchi-san's wife was in Narita's lobby.
{Sakano: Uhm, my luggage ...}{Mika: *laughs* If you want it back, there are strings attached.} She said I had to see something interesting. She forced me to go to Fujikita High School.
Hiro/Shuichi: ... we got it.

pg 94
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Sakano: However .. I was serious when I asked about putting out a CD. Please have peice of mind.
Shuichi: Uhm .. you came to the Live House with Seguchi san that time .. I thought you said you were Seguchi's manager ...
Sakano: Yeah, I was ..
Shuichi: You mean .. you got promoted to Producer?
Sakano: Yeah, I became the Head Manager.
Shuichi: .. it's hard to really celebrate huh?
Sakano: Seguchi didn't say. Am I supposed to be dissatisfied with that job? Shindou kun ...

pg 95
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Shuichi: No .. of course not! But it just came from the voice of the N-G world. It is my most sacred duty to be very satisfied!! I'm a HUGE fan of Nittle Grasper!! Even though Grapser broke up, I still adore it ... it's my life .. Even after becoming independent from Seguchi's office ... All the way ... I definitely want to make a debut with N-G records, with all my heart! That's what I wanted .. a scout from N-G records ... I'm so happy that blood is spewing from every pore of my body!
Sakano: Uhm ...
Hiro: He's okay. Once he blows, he can't stop and start.
Sakano: But ...

pg 96
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Sakano: ... indeed. You guys feel good about wanting the debut then. Good to know. Now then, do you have any questions you want to ask? Until the one time at the Live, I hadn't even heard the demo tape. You're in charge of arrangement right, Shindou?
Shuichi: Yeah...
Sakano: From now on, above all else work only on vocals, is that not the intention?
Shuichi: Wha ..?
Sakano: Your arrangement skills are never bad. But, however high level you are, there are also amatuer levels.

pg 97
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Sakano: Our commercial base here at N-G records is handling million-hits. There is no guarantee in the professional world. In reality, Seguchi, at the time ASK's previous seat, didn't show an interest in waiting for you guys. Anyway, this time you guys were scouted, not by him, by me. I believed in a promosing future for you guys, to have the most of Shindou's voice and of Nakano's guitar. Except for that element, Seguchi and I are of the same opinion.

pg 98
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Shuichi: So basically, you're telling me I have no talent for synthesizer?
Sakano: Uhm .. well .. I don't think you understand just how much effort is involded ... however, there's no reason to change the music charateristic or anything.
Shuichi: ....
Sakano: A new keyboard member ... that way, this highly skilled member can do the arranging. Now we will be able tomake the most of the computer sound. I think we'll probably go with that style, doing the main vocals.

pg 99
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Sakano: Bad just won't do.
Shuichi: That old man ...!!!
Hiro: Watch out .. Shuichi .. we're gonna crash you fool ..
Shuichi: You're back is so big ...
Hiro: Yeah, yeah .. when the wind comes, I'm with you too.

pg 100
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Hiro: I understand you're feelings, but .. that was bad. Seeing Sakano in such pain ..
Shuichi: Yeah but ..
Hiro: You're not as bad as he says you are ...
Shuichi: There's nothing wrong with being the strongest. That guy can't beat me at synth for Bad Luck!

pg 101
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Hiro: Oh ho? So you're admitting you've got talent then, eh?
Shuichi: That's not what I said. I'm a genious keyboardist ...
Hiro: Yeah .. this silliness can't be helped. Not much you can do, so there's no point in worrying about it. Man, up until now we only wanted to see ourselves, and not talk it out. I wonder if the professionals have these kinds of problems.
Shuichi: You're not taking this seriously ...
Hiro: Even I would probably pull you and keyboards, but which would os okay not to pull?

pg 102
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Hiro: With you, I can do making music. I wish for nothing less than that, Master.
Shuichi: Yeah but ...
Hiro: So what are you gonna do about this great genious and the new keuboard duty?
Shuichi: Dunno.
Hiro: ... anything.
Shuichi: This world ain't big enough for two geniouses.
Hiro: Twice already, I'm not gonna tell you again.
Shuichi: Your hair smells of Demote (shampoo brand?) ..
Hiro: Get down ...

pg 103
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Hiro: ... but .. You defintely sing great ..
Shuichi: Huh? You think so?
Hiro: Among the good, your voice is great. Up until now, you've been doing vocals and wrap mainly, and not standing out very much. What's up with that? Ska and ?? and treble wave lime to see
Shuichi: [Something about ..] I guess you're right .. people usually expect me to sing ... Aaah!! Don't take off so suddenly! I'll fall off .. it'll kill a person.
Hiro: Fall off.

pg 104
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Eiri: Nevertheless, you're nothing like a professional. The Japanese music industry is already done with you. Has Seguchi gone senile too? When did N-G records become such a joke?
Shuichi: You know that you come across as more of a bully each time? You jerk.
Eiri: But I'm not a bully on purpose. Relax. Do you want your dream to come true? It's more foolish to rejoice. Sorry.

pg 105
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Eiri: .. that's enough. I'm trying to talk to a real idiot.
Shuichi: Hm? Aaaaa!!! Nittle Grasper live video!! furthermore, it's the limited edition live Budokan with serial number ...! How come you have this?
Eiri: Oh .. that .. Tatsuha forgot it. It's not mine.
Shuichi: I've been looking all over for this one! It's not sold anywhere. No way! Your brother is lucky!

pg 106
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Eiri: ..it's okay to watch it.
Shuichi: Aaah! It's aura! I've been looking with a passion for 18 years to buy it!
Eiri: Yeah, yeah .. whatever.
Shuichi: Oooh this guy ... Ryuichi Sakuma ... he changed my life. Oh wow! Super cool! Isn't he the coolest? Isn't he? Isn't he? I'm a big, big, big fan of Sakuma!
Yuki: {{Caption: Forced to watch}} ... aren't you a fan of Seguchi? Anyway, doesn't he do keyboards?

pg 107
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Shuichi: My goal was to be more than a fan of Seguchi. I'd say I would like to become such a person.
Eiri: So you say, about Seguchi .. although he looks nice on the outside, he's brutal on the inside.
Shuichi: How can you say that? Seguchi is a good person.
Eiri: ... good person, huh? So that was your goal ... you gave up too.

pg 108
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Shuichi: {{Sash: Not giving up. Banner: What Seguchi?}}
Eiri: .... that's enough. You dolt. You're not stupid, you're pathetic. Impossible .. to make such a reaction is even more pathetic.
Shuichi: It's not impossible! I .. I .. almost, you jerk! Pathetic? What's so pathetic?! There's no way to measure you're patheticness at a standstill.
Shuichi: Nani?
Eiri: Take your undying sentiment somewhere else. I do not have to listen to you run at the mouth.

pg 109
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Eiri: Don't start bawling before me.
Shuichi: S-sorry .. that's not my expectation, I didn't come for that ... really.
Eiri: ...
Shuichi: Okay, I'll be quiet but ...
Eiri: Hey
Shuichi: Yeah?

pg 110
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Shuichi: {A kiss from Yuki, I'm so happy.} Well, doing it still makes me tremble. It's good that you did ...
Eiri: Fool .. "Do this first." they say.
Shuichi: Huh?
Eiri: Everytime I kiss you, something bad happens to my body...
Shuichi: Good! I've had enough!
Eiri: Liar. You're in the habit of always wanting things ... face it.
Shuichi: You're wrong .. I want .. You're heavy ..
Eiri: You're noisy.
Shuichi: Wait .. hold on, I said wait a second! Hey! If I understood doing ... doing .. You mean something strange .. so gimmie a second ... [Why is he like this!!!] Uhm .. it's good or .. oh god, y-y-you ... [Ahhh! What am I saying?] You're taking responsibility? [This is it, where the remaing virgin is offered. That's for girls!]
Eiri: It's okay. I'll take responsibility. You're my lover.

pg 111
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Shuichi: [Seriously?]
Eiri: In exchange for that ... I'll make the most of you until the end.
Shuichi: Huh? Hey wait .. [Hello? Anybody in there?]
Eiri: You didn't come to see me about you crying in the middle of me putting it in did you?

pg 112
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Shuichi: You ... until now your attitude has been totally undifferent ... you're the one with the terribly weird compulsions.
Eiri: Quit you're blubbering. Making love to my lover, that's what I said, right? You're not being honest .. you're not full of hate.

pg 113
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Shuichi: .. what I want ..

pg 114
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[{on TV screen} Ryuichi: Please help me ...]
Shuichi: It was my goal but ... [aah, Sakuma .. so cool.]
Eiri: Hm?
[{on TV screen} Ryuichi: If you consider me to be your burden, I will say "so long" any time ... But I only hope that ... Be there any time!!]
Shuichi: I know I can't reach to Seguchi's level. Now ...

pg 115
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Shuichi: But someday, without fail .. watch me surpass him, that genius Tohma.
Eiri: Oooh, the figure of that woman ... she's got a nice body, don't you think?
Shuichi: ... Are you even listening to me?
Eiri: When I'm finished with this, then I'll relax and listen.
Shuichi: Hey! Wait a sec!

pg 116
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Shuichi: [Yaah! You're gonna do it?] It hurts .. Yuki .. Stupid jerk .. it hurts! [Damn it, he really is taking responsibility..] A little more .. gentle ...
Eiri: Be quiet ..
Shuichi: ... Ah ... aaah... yaaah! [Iguess it comes with being his lover.]

pg 117
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Eiri: ......hm, too fast.
Shuichi: Shuttup! You're damn right too fast! I'm still young y'know!
Eiri: Hmmm ... yeah, you're right ... So? I'm an expert .. now then, next try.
Shuichi: No way! I don't wanna do it to the end again!
Eiri: It's just takes a guy like me to fill you up.
Shuichi: ...b-b-but ...
Eiri: It'll be okay.
Shuichi: Yu ... Yuki ...

pg 118
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Shuichi: How can you smile so eagerly? I'm being raped for god's sake!! I'm afraid ... is that so unreasonable!!
Eiri: That's not what you were syaing a little while ago. You said you wanted it ...
Shuichi: I did not ... my wants ...
Eiri: Yeah, and here is what you want ...
Shuichi: You're wrong!!

pg 119
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Shuichi: What I truly want .... isn't your body ...
Eiri: .....? Then what do you want? Don't fool around with such weird things ...
Shuichi: Yu ...

pg 120
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Shuichi: OWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sakano: Seguchi! It's a long trip from New York, you must be tired.
Seguchi: *incoherent as he has food in his mouth*

pg 123
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Noriko: Been a long time ... How are you?
Seguchi: Thw usual. You haven't aged a bit, Noriko.
Noriko: You don't look 32 either Tohma kun.
Seguchi: An enormous greeting for it having been only 3 years, don't you think?
Noriko: I'll tell you the story later, if you don't mond.
Sakano: Both of you, for the moment ... to the car if you please.

pg 124
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Noriko: Now, You're the president of the super major label company, N-G. Of the three members of Grasper, you succeeded the most, Tohma. That's such a nice attachment person you hired. What? It was one joke at two ... Have more good qualities Mr Producer. That's why 18 jarinko is an insult. Even with such a brat to make an appearance. So it's the Producer's job to train the newcomers?

pg 125
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Seguchi: Well, you're still training in manners, isn't that right? Noriko.
Noriko: Of course. You noticed. Look at Ryu-chan. Being foolish, he was unrivaled ... and they said it was impossible. Nothing could be done to that type they said, you'd be able to properly select the best with me.
Seguchi: You and me, we understand each other right?

pg 126
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Noriko: That's right. Especially since I most probably am the pupil ... Genius Tohma!
Seguchi: Ryuichi was the first one to call me that ..
Noriko: After we disbanded, like three years have passed. Even now, I remeber Ryuichi's words clearly.
Seguchi: Shindou is certainly similar to him in many ways.

pg 127
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Seguchi: What about the inclination to say it to the pupil ... Wow, can you believe it's already been a year?
Sakano: Huh? Uhm .. ["truth telling junior" points to Sakano]
Seguchi: Well, good luck with the youthful strength. I look forward to it, don't you? Sakano, producer. Please make the talent call whichi is the best.

pg 128
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Eiri: How long you gonna act like you're dying? It's sex, it's perfectly normal to be a little rough.
Shuichi: You jerk, it's weird! You monster ... You want to do it at will, even if I don't.
Eiri: 3 times was it?
Shuichi: At least three times, you jerk!
Eiri: I see ... so only when you say it hurts and you're dying I should stop? Nope. Even when I stop. you still complain.

129
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Shuichi: What was that?! That's not it! Why you ..! I only cried because you wouldn't stop. Liar! Jerk!
Eiri: Well, it's all stopped for now. I hate seeing you cry ... because it's all over your face, the bullying makes you cry harder. Go back to then ... when going back to my parent's house, I kissed you. What I did made you happy, I'm sure.

pg 130
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Eiri: I hold you the only way I know of. Since I said you're my love. Now that this happened, what do I do .. to make you smile?
Shuichi: Yuki ... Yuki, I ...

pg 131
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Shuichi: I'm so happy!!!
Eiri: [arrow points to his neck: "goosebumps"]
Shuichi: Yaaah!! What did you do that for? If you wanted me to smile, you only had to smile y'know!
Eiri: Yeah right. Insect. Beat it! That's twice you've come here.
Shuichi: What about you confirming that we're lovers?! What's with the cold shoulder treatment?
Eiri: Excuse me?! Did I say something like that?
Shuichi: You JERK!!

pg 132
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Seguchi: ... is that so? Well, For the time being, I admit that Shindou's specialty is vocals.

pg 133
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Seguchi: That's why there is a new keyboardist for Bad Luck. Now then, Sakano has accompanied you this far along, well, their appearance is a little unique... by the arm I'm sure.
Shuichi: ... unique?
Hiro: No way, does this guy have a mohawk and wear a leather?
Seguchi: ... not exactly, please be ready towork to solve problems. In truth, I persuaded her to drop her work in nothern Japan to return to work here ... Because of that, please get along well.
Hiro/Shuichi: Her?

pg 134
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Seguchi: Ah, there you are Noriko ..
Noriko: Hiya! Shining Nuriko chan is here Boss!!
Shuichi/Hiro: !!!

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