Track 8

Gravitation by Maki Murakami
Translations by Yuki Machikawa
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Track 8
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pg 136
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Opening: Nittle Grasper, 3 years before the break-up ... Ryuichi Sakuma on vocals, Tohma Seguchi and I on keyboards made up the three member group. Now, Ryu-chan is pursuing a solo career, Tohma-kun is a big name production executive, and I became the newest addition to the Bad Luck crew, as the studio manager. These vocals are similar to another's ...

pg 137
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Noriko: STOP!! You call that a song? It's horrible! Do it again! These aren't vocals! All the hard work I put into the song, and you're ruining it!!
Sakano: Uhm, Ukai-san .. that's a bit harsh ...
Noriko: Are you listening, Shuichi-kun? Answer me! Hello?! Answer me!

pg 138
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Shuichi: Yeah, yeah ... geez. From the beginning again?! We've done it 20 times already ... Noriko san, my voice ..
Noriko: Yes, yes, I know ... Again, please and this time give it everything you've got, ok?
Shuichi: Man, I hurt ... bet the A-mellody comes to me in my dreams tonight.
Noriko: Yes, Hiro kun .. that's good.
Sakano: Sorry about that, Ukai san ... can be a bit harsh.

pg 139
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Sakano: You're a little like Grasper's vocalist, so she expects alot.
Shuichi: Me? Like Sakuma san?! *excited*
Noriko: Don't say things like that Sakano kun.
Sakano: But I'm the producer ..
Noriko: I only meant similar to the foolish part! Don't misunderstand me Shuichi kun.
Hiro: I'm here ..

pg 140
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Shuichi: Foolish?! I'm foolish like Sakuma san! *heart* Yes!! This is great! I'm sooo happy!
Hiro: Poor Sakuma san ... anyway, I'm outta here .. see ya. I'm worn out ..
Shuichi: Wait Hiro, I'll go with you.
Hiro: No kids allowed ..
Shuichi: That's uncool .. like going home with you.

pg 141
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Hiro: Unbelievable .. You homesick after living alone for two days?
Shuichi: No, of course not!! How mean, Hiro ... Aren't we close friends? Isn't okay to go home with you ... Hiroooo .... *whining*
Hiro: Okay, okay ... let's go home. Well, I too was a close friend once, who I heard from now and then.
Shuichi: To who?
Hiro: Home ... How're things going with Eiri Yuki?

pg 142
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Shuichi: Huh?! Why do you ask?
Hiro: No reason, just curious.... You said you were seeing someone new ..
Shuichi: Muwahahaha .. See ya tomorrow at 10!
Hiro: Don't be so shy about it ... Heh, isn't it great? I get to meet Yuki san too.
Shuichi: Yeah I guess .. just keep your hands off him.

pg 143
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Hiro: Keep my hands off him? Relax, I've got no interest in him ...
Shuichi: Interest? Nevertheless, one careless touch and he'll be all over you like and angry lion. He'll kill you.
Hiro: Yeah, yeah I got it. I won't make any attempt to touch him.
Shuichi: Glad we understand each other.

pg 144
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Noriko: He's got a great singing voice, but the personality of a hippo. You must be relieved with the developments concerning Shuichi kun.
Sakano: It's an honor to be recognized by an original Grasper member. Thank you very much.
Noriko: You're the Producer! I'm merely a parent and studio manager.

pg 145
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Noriko: How sad the past glory days are ... only reality took the years so acutely. Aaa, I don't want it .. someone give me back those times ...
Sakano: There is no need for that ... isn't this overdoing it?
Noriko: After it took 2-3 days to track down ... the release of the single next month on the 10th right? There is a schedule for the live debut set up right?
Sakano: Of course. It's okay, no need to worry. They periodically perform at Live House. That way the live debut ...
Noriko: Ugh .. You're right, as usual.

pg 146
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Noriko: No way, you think that live debut will sell out?! How sweet ... there's no way ASK is gonna be outdone by them.
Sakano: But .. you've already made up your mind ..
Noriko: So when it comes to those younger than me, out of habit you couldn't think of a nicer plan?!
Sakano: I'm .. I'm terribly sorry. [Why is she so upset about this? How rude.]
Noriko: Popular actors and famous idol stars and invitations as guests and so on, they're no good unless you stand out from the crowd!
Sakano: So then, you have a better idea?
Noriko: Why of course I do. As a last resort, we hire and arranger ... it's a "proposition". If it's the Producer's orders, they'll have to accommodate the expectations.
Sakano: .......

pg 147
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Hiro: You sure Yuki san lives on this street?
Shuichi: Yeah ... go left here .. right ..
Hiro: You're certain it's this side? It's pretty close from your apartment ...
Shuichi: ... uhm, no .. ha ha ha *nervous laugh*
Hiro: So that's why you moved, eh?
Shuichi: N-no way, house rent is cheaper ...
Girl: You'll get in trouble! Let go of me please.
Boy with cap: Don't be like that, just chill a bit ..

pg 148
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Other boy: You don't gotta get so upset .. let's to a karaoke bar .. c'mon.
Boy with cap: Yeah, the nightlife is no fun by yourself ..
Girl: Just tell me which road ...
Hiro: Oh my, some guys skirt chasing on our street.
Shuichi: Sorry Hiro ... I don't know the street .. Huh?
Hiro: Hey..
Other boy: Wha-!?

pg 150
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Hiro: Our expectations as super amazing styled new members, the super rookies of Bad Luck!
Shuichi: Don't you wanna shake our hands?
Boy w/ cap: What the hell? Crazy jerks!
Other boy: Don't mess with us! Go away!
Shuichi: You lose ... this is what we're famous for. Yeah, I'll sign this for you. What about here?
Hiro: Wai, how nice. Premium work.
Boy w/ cap: Big brother ... That's uncool man!
Other Boy: What the hell do you think you're doing Brat?!

pg 151
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Shuichi: What did you say? You jerks, I was nice enough to do a signing for you ...
Boy with cap: [We didn't ask him to do it.]
Shuichi: You can't say "Thank you" and "I'm sorry" gently ... you disrespect everyone like this?
Hiro: Uhm ... the girl? You can dislocate your knuckles doing that.

pg 152
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Hiro: There, there .. are you .. okay? Huh?
Shuichi: Say it!!
Boy 1: Th-thank you
Shuichi: Alright, no say it like you mean it. My signature as a reward ..
Boy 2: Aah! No more please ...
Hiro: Hey, Shuichi .. Let's go get a bite to eat.

pg 153
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Hiro: Her last words were, "less crowded" ...
Shuichi: Uh huh, and it was your duty to revive her, right?
Hiro: Well I couldn't just leave someone in trouble, could I?
Shuichi: Sure thing boss, anyone else it would be easy...
Hiro/Shuichi: Why don't you two go for dinner together, hm?
Boy 1: Why you!! I'll get you both!
Boy 2: I want my mommy!

pg 154
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Girl: Uhm, excuse me ... thank you for saving me, and for the meal ...
Hiro: A high school girl out alone at 1am ..
Shuichi: Could it be you're running away?
Girl: No, I'm not running away from home, but ... well, I'm looking for this person ... I heard he was in this town ...

pg 155
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Hiro/Shuichi: To come all this way to meet a person ... seems a little unusual ...
Girl: I'm so sorry. Everything is unfamiliar to me, It's so trivial .. my sob story ..
Hiro: Uhm .. what's your name?
Girl: Ayaka.
Hiro: Ayaka chan, hm? I'm afraid to send you back out tonight to look ... can you go home?
Ayaka: I can't, my home is in Kyoto.

pg 156
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Hiro: You can take it slow for 2-3 days with me.
Shuichi: Anyway, surely your parents are worried about having come so far. [How can she think of not leaving home?] And then there's school ...
Ayaka: What am I going to do? I have to meet that person... I can't go home until I do ...

pg 157
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Hiro: That's why I'm going to let her stay at my place for awhile ..
Shuichi: Some reason .. fine, I'm leaving. Clearly, the kid is sending you a message, Hiro.
Hiro: Not much for competition tonight. Don't lose your voice tomorrow,
Shuichi: Oh Shuttup. [She leaves home until she meets him ... Because you see, she's got a good place to be, since surely her parents opposed it.]

pg 158
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Shuichi: ["You could meet him" .. thank god, if I'd said it ..] Aah! It's 2 am!! Alright, the light is still on .. must be up.
(banner: Hair is arranged)
Shuichi: ... so slow ...

pg 159
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Shuichi: You jerk! You sleeping or something!? Don't mess with me man ..!
Voice: Alright, shut up .. I'm coming ..
Shuichi: [Ooooh, Yuki's voice ..!!! Pheromone backlash!! Ecstasy!!!] O-okay! Tonight I'm gonna take the initiative .. with a "It's me!" calling out to the strange voice, I'll reach out and hold him!! (makeshift venture)
Voice: Geez .. Whaddya want! You think I'm babysitting!?
Shuichi: It's me ...

pg 160
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Tatsuha: ......
Shuichi: [Bl .. black ..]

pg 161
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Shuichi: Uhm, Yuki .. ? Whata happened .. your head ...
Tatsuha: Yuki? .. oh, Yuki Eiri, right? He's my older brother, Shuichi kun.
Shuichi: Aa ..
Tatsuha: Heh, forget about it .. My sister told me all about you, Shuichi.
Shuichi: [Older brother? So then, this guy .. is his little brother!?]

pg 162
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Tatsuha: My name's Tatsuha ... Tatsuha Uesugi. Nice to meet ya.
Shuichi: Huh? You're siblings with Yuki, how come your last name is different?
Tatsuha: "Yuki" is his pen-name, you didn't know that?
Shuichi: I didn't know ... Distant relation maybe? Now I'm a little unsure, but ..
Tatsuha: Question me!

pg 163
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Shuichi: Oh yeah, I came to return this. It's your video, right? Here it is, though I was selfishly hanging on to it. Sorry.
Tatsuha: Yaaaaah!!It was, it was .. I forgot it at Yuki's. My Honey, Ryuichi ...
Shuichi .........

pg 164
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Shuichi: Me too, me too, me too!! I'm BIG fan of Ryuichi Sakuma! We both are! Sakuma san is the best!
Tatsuha: Hey ..
Shuichi: Hm? What is it?
Tatsuha: You're alot like Ryuichi ..

pg 165
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Shuichi: Yeah, you think? This hair cut ... in truth I'm imitating him. I use the same shampoo ..
Tatsuha: There's that ... you've got the same figure and face as well.
Shuichi: Ehh .. Is that so? Similar huh?
Tatsuha: Similar, very similar .. shoulder width .. ooh, slender ...
Shuichi: Eep!
Tatsuha: Are you really a guy?
Shuichi: ... yeah, but .. about what you were saying ..
Tatsuha: I'll bet Ryuichi feels like this too ..

pg 166
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Tatsuha: Right? Like me and my brother .. two peas in a pod.
Shuichi: I guess .. [What's with him? No way ..]
Tatsuha: Not just in looks either .. or I could be just like him in THAT way too .. you never know. Shall we find out?
Shuichi: !!! [I got a bad feeling about this ..!!!] Don't go there ...
Tatsuha: In the middle of doing it ... you can call me Eiri and I'll call you Ryuichi .. it's role-playing, get it?
Shuichi: That's ridiculous! Get a grip!! We're both guys, right!?

pg 167
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Tatsuha: Heh, it's all good .. I like guys too.
Shuichi: In other words ... you're BI!!? But I hate guys!
Tatsuha: Liar. You jerk. you're sleeping with my brother aren't you?
Shuichi: Yeah but .. it's OK with Yuki, it's not ... wha .. [Somebody ... help me]

pg 168
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Yuki: What's going on? Not continuing?
Shuichi: Yuki! Thank god you're here, I was so scared ...

pg 169
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Yuki: Breaking and entering, child abuse .. I know about your previous offenses.
Tatsuha: I can't compete with the number of brats you have scattered around. Next message from The Beautiful One, "I'm so happy with you, Eiri chan."
Yuki: I see. And the message from this beautiful one is .. Dear Tatsuha kun, don't come over, I was enjoying myself, until Saturday.

pg 170
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Tatsuha: Yeah, well .. I ddn't end up doing it. If I can hit on women, then I can hit on men.
Yuki: Not when their together. Lusting after a 30 year old guy isn't a hobby.
Tatsuha: Desecrating my Ryuichi .. he's cute though ..
Shuichi: .......
Yuki: Even though he's got a cute face, he's 30 years old.
Shuichi: Wow!! Your voice is even similar! The color is different from Yuki .. It comes out in the "Worldwide First Prize Surprise"!!

pg 171
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Tatsuha: What the hell are you babbling about? It's not funny to come into the middle of a conversation ...
Yuki: Stay out of it before you bury yourself.
Tatsuha: He's really burying himself ..
Yuki: Let him.
Tatsuha: So, about the gift you brought ...
Shuichi: I want to eat! Is it okay if I have some?
Yuki: Help yourself.
Shuichi: You get along with your brother, right?
Yuki: I guess so.

pg 172
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Yuki: The pale color of my eyes and hair ... I look like a foreigner. I had a hard time as a kid, so people looked at my parents for it. [memory, "Ladies: Oh my, look there Dear, Uesugi-san's little Eiri looks like a "half". Cute isn't he?
Yuki: They never treated my brother that way though. But it's like that even now ..
Shuichi: ..... you're not a "half".
Yuki: That's good, then would you say such a thing?
Shuichi: No way!! Not nice!!
Yuki: Alright ..

pg 173
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Shuichi: So Tatsuha san, how old are you? College student?
Tatsuha: Me? I'm 16 ... and a monk.
Shuichi: A 16 year old monk?!
Tatsuha: Yup. Mourn for me, as even a devil can get into heaven.
Shuichi: [This guy is only 2 years younger than me!]
Tatsuha: In the case of my funeral, I designate you, Shuichi sama.
Yuki: Yeah right, you're going to hell Tatsuha.
Shuichi: ..... you sure it's okay ... that's the fifth one ...

pg 174
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Yuki: How about if you just confess? Tatsuha, what did you come for?
Tatsuha: Just looking for someone. Obviously I would come to this part of town .. Don't you know, Yuki?
Shuichi: I'm begging you Yuki, please! No more! That's the 6th one .. you'll die! Yukiiiii ...

pg 175
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Yuki: .....?
Shuichi: Waaah! Yuki! You'll get diabetes! You're eating too much! Please stop Yuki ...
Tatsuha: Only daughter of the Ryu Gan Ji (Dragon Eye Temple), wears her hair long, a pretty Kyoto girl. Her name is Ayaka Usami ....
Shuichi: AYAKA!? That girl!!

pg 176
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Noriko: Oh, good morning Shuichi kun ... uhm .. and who's this? You .. at Tohma kun's wedding ...
Shuichi: Seguchi san's wife's younger brother's younger brother!!! Where's Hiro? Ha she come in yet?
Tatsuha: How've ya been?
Noriko: Oh my, haven't seen you in a long time, you've grown up into a quite a looker. You like older ones? Got a girlfriend now?
Tatsuha: Yeah, about 15 of them ... [Ryuichi's not here ..]
Shuichi: You're not listening .. about Hiro ..!
Noriko: If you're looking for Hiro, he just arrived.
Hiro: Mornin' ...
Shuichi: HIIIIIIIIRRRRROOOOOOO!!!!!!
Hiro: Yaaaah!?

pg 178
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Shuichi: You stupid jerk! Bastard! Last night, where did you end up walking .. wandering around Saburo? I called 397 times! My efforts were in vain ...
Hiro: S-sorry .. Last night, after you left, Ayaka chan, my brother and myself had an all night karaoke fest, and I forgot completely about her circumstances.
Shuichi: Yeah but .. but .. Ayaka chan ...
Hiro: Eh? Oh, something like that. She didn't know any popular songs at all.
Shuichi: You're not listening.

pg 179
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Shuichi: She said she was wanting to see someone, right? I found the person she's looking for. He came with me but ...
Hiro: Ehh!? Wow, that's great!!
Shuichi: Yeah!
Hiro: Isn't that great, Ayaka chan?
Shuichi: ... Huh?
Hiro: She said she wanted to watch at the studio, so I brought her with me.
Shuichi: [Time for her to go back home, and fast ... all night karaoke with a casual stranger? Still waiting for why she ran away.]

pg 180
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Ayaka: Tatsuha san!? What are you doing here?
Tatsuha: I finally found you, young lady. You've caused quite an uproar at your house.
Shuichi: Tatsuha san ...
Ayaka: No! I'm not going home! I want to see that person!!

pg 181
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Shuichi: Hey! Tatsuha!! She's not your lover!?
Tatsuha: Huh? Well duh.
Ayaka: Why didn't he come to see me!? Eiri, you jerk!

pg 182
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Shuichi: What?
Ayaka: He doesn't even care how many others besides me like him. I was wrong to think it was just me ..
Shuichi: [It can't be ..]

pg 183
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Tatsuha: Uhm, Shuichi ... I told you about her before, but I didn't deceive you ... in truth, this girl isn't my lover ..
Ayaka: I'm .. Eiri san's .... Eiri san's finacee!!
Shuichi: [This girl is Yuki's fiancee!?]

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