Track 15

Gravitation by Maki Murakami
Translations by Yuki Machikawa
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Track 15
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pg 88
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Yuki: I'm leaving. I'm leaving you. ... that's it ...

pg 89
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Shuichi: I understand. Yuki. In other words, it's my fault ...

pg 90
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Shuichi: Because I was firm about this, I'm not throwing it all away.
Yuki: "Firm about this" huh? I'm determined to do this.
Shuichi: It IS because I said I was a bad guy!! My sister made me dress like this for nothing!! She even lent me a pair of panties, see?
Yuki: I can see fine. Geez ..

pg 91
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Yuki: Remember when I told you I hated guys? I said it because I don't deserve anyone now. I gave up on deserving anyone a long time ago. I couldn't be your lover from the beginning.

pg 92
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[So what do I do?]
[Is there no way we can be together?]

pg 93
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[Why such a sad face?]
[Because I want to hear it for real ...]
Shuichi: Yuki ...
[You sound so sad.]

pg 94
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Hiro: ... it's ... OVER!! We struggled and recorded the vocal tape and now we're finally done!!
Shuichi: Finally finished with the recording from hell!! I won father!!
Hiro: Hey Leader, what's the only thing left to do!?
Shuichi: Hey playboy!! Track down!!
Hiro: Yeah! Track down .. namely ..

pg 95
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Shuichi: Our duty to bring things to an E-N-D. Aaaaaaaarrrrrggghhhh!!!

pg 96
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Noriko: ... what's going on? Something bad happen to him ...?
Hiro: Just practicing.
Sakano: Glad I could help. We do need to discuss when the second single will be released.
Noriko: A vocal revival after a three day delay was dangerous ..
Shuichi: Uhm, wait a second ..
Hiro: Yeah, indulge us.

pg 97
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Noriko: That's right! Shuichi-kun! Didn't you say TWICE you were quitting Bad Luck?!
Hiro: Well, you're in great shape for the second half. And I'm counting on you Leader, to stay in great shape.
Shuichi: Absolutely! I'll be just fine!

pg 98
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Hiro: Oh? Such enthusiam.
Shuichi: However .. I had to give up on Yuki though.

pg 99
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Shuichi: No more quarrels either. As a consequence, I'll never be unable to sing ... I'm sure it was a bother, him having to live with a brat like me .. [Liar. I have no self-confidence.]

pg 100
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Shuichi: [I feel bad knowing the reason for that look on his face.]
--- FLASHBACK ---
Mika: You'll never know enough about Eiri.
Shuichi: I don't know anything now. I want to hear about Yuki, from Yuki.
Mika: ... such elegant words.

pg 101
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Mika: .. but this is all I'll tell you. The Eiri Yuki you know ... is fake.
--- END FLASHBACK ---
Shuichi: [At that time, I didn't understand her fully. Her calmness left me feeling numb ... I don't know anything about his true self.]

pg 102
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Shuichi: [Knowing nothing about Yuki, I fell in love with him anyway right?]
Father: I saw you at the funeral service some time ago. Tatsuha was there too, I knew you'd be here, my eldest son. It's the only place you can find any peace.

pg 103
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Yuki: Yeah.
[I don't understand.]
Father: Well I have to spoil your plans once in awhile.

pg 104
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Father: ... by the way, it's about time you shaved your head Eiri.
Yuki: And die bald, no way Father.
Father: Stop smoking and lose the earring!!
Yuki: You want me to give up alcohol, smoking, and women right?
Father: Die your hair back to black!
Yuki: ... hmm, you guys .. I hate the same old hair and eye color. I don't look Japanese anyway ...

pg 105
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Yuki: I'm not changing my looks Old Man.
Father: Ei ...
Yuki: I didn't come back in order to succeed you. I'm not kidding. Of all things, being the temple's heir gives me chills. I'm getting what I deserve. Because you know I hate Japan ...

pg 106
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Ma-kun: Hey! Taki!
Taki: Pardon me. I must have the wrong hospital.
Ma-kun: You came to see me! Me! It's me, Ma-kun! This girl's a nurse! Aw man, all cuz of him ... That Yuki guy .. it's his fault I almost died ..

pg 107
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Taki: .. I'm sorry .. I .. it's my fault .. I'm really sorry ...
Ma-kun: You'll have to do alot to make up for it .. but apologizing was a good start.

pg 108
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Ma-kun: Taki You'll pay for the bad things you did. Right? Just leave Shuichi Shindou alone.
Taki: .. that guy ..
Ma-kun: Hm?
Taki: Eiri Yuki ..

pg 109
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Ma-kun: That guy is no novelist .. Don't go near him Taki!! Please!!
Taki: You can't be serious about not going after him!
Ma-kun: Well, no .. do you remember that girl? Before, I found her in a bar, and I called you .. she was one of Eiri Yuki's women ...

pg 110
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Ma-kun: At that time, I heard it from that girl. Supposedly Eiri Yuki has a severe hatred of Japan and anything associated with it. I knew he'd do something ... when he returned to Japan. I thought it was a rumor though. He's a murderer.

pg 111
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Ma-kun: I was drunk at the time .. how foolish of me. But I do remember the story ...
Taki: You don't know the real story either do you?
Ma-kun: Why you ... but you remember now huh? Hey, Taki .. you're not going to go anywhere near that novelist right? I don't wanna see you end up with broken ribs like me.

pg 112
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Taki: Sure thing ... Thanks for the advice.

pg 113
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Ma-kun: Yeah? Oh, hi! He was just here .. yeah, I think it'll be okay. As you said ... yeah. I told him but .. in his case, it's counter-productive ...

pg 114
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Taki: Looks like I get to keep a juicy little secret heh. Mr. Naoki Literary Prize Winner. You insulted me, and you'll pay for that crime. Eiri Yuki!

pg 115
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Seguchi: Indeed .. counter-productive huh? Well, if that's the case .. it's a shame that it has to come down to this.
Ma-kun: No way ..
Seguchi: Of course, it saddens me to have to part with you guys. There's so much more ASK could do if you guys had more time. However, Aizawa-san's unnecessary vengence and meddling in his affairs, must be put to an end. He's going to be pain in my side.

pg 116
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Seguchi: I'm terribly sorry to bankrupt your self-interest though. I simply cannot allow him to meddle in the affairs of others. I won't. One more thing, if he goes anywere near Eiri-san ..

pg 117
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Seguchi: I'll kill him.

pg 118
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Shuichi: *laughing and drunk* Alright! One more bar .. one more baaaar ...
Hiro: Whaddya mean "one more bar"? This is how you get after just 3 glasses of Shouchuu with tonic water ...
Shuichi: What was that!? Kinda like Yuki .. had four bottles and drove the Benz until he got to the house .. now that's holding your liquor ... Now, apologize to Yuki ...
Hiro: Yeah, yeah .. I'm sorry.

pg 119
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Shuichi: Yuki, Yuki .. forgive me if I still have a lingering affection for him!!
Hiro: Ah, sorry about that .. he's a sick boy.
Shuichi: Hiroshi, it's not just me .. Yuki is too .................................... .... I'm gonna hurl ..
Hiro: Uhm, yeah ..

pg 120
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Hiro: Hang in there .. just a little futrher ..
Shuichi: ... if I go to Yuki's place he'll be pissed ...
Hiro: You can't be serious!
Shuichi: I am ...
Hiro: Shuichi

pg 121
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Hiro: You sure you really gave up on having Yuki?
Shuichi: ... yeah.
Hiro: Really?
Shuichi: Yeah.
Hiro: Really?
Shuichi: Have you no manners you jerk!! That's like the 100th time, and it's the same answer every time!
Hiro: Yeah but, for someone who has given up, you sure don't look like it.
Shuichi: Oh lay off already ...
Voice: Shindou-san!!!!

pg 122
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Ayaka: You're late coming home. I've been waiting for you!

pg 123
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Ayaka: Oh, Nakano-san, it haven't seen you in a long time. I'm Ayaka Usami.
Hiro: Heh, Ayaka-chan you're the one who came a long way to see Yuki-san right? Good news! This guy has given up on Yuki ...
Ayaka: ... is it really true?
Shuichi: I guess ..
Ayaka: Really? You're not kidding?
Shuichi: Yeah ...

pg 124
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Shuichi: YES!!!!! Now shut up about it!! I don't give a damn about Yuki!! You're his fiancee right!? Well good for ..

pg 125
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Ayaka: Shindou san!!
Hiro: You okay Shuichi?
Ayaka: You've hung on to him this long with those feelings ... then you won't miss not seeing him. I was relieved when you came! I was nice enough to understand your feelings ...

pg 126
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Ayaka: Yesterday I was very worried about the formality of the marriage. I accepted Eiri-san.

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