Track 27

Gravitation by Maki Murakami
Translations by Yuki Machikawa
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Track 27
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pg 4
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Hiro: We're here.

pg 5
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Hiro: My place!

pg 6
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Hiro: Yuki said, "Since your business is with Shuichi, both of you get out." So I brought you here, to my house .. where did you think?
Shuichi: Yeah well, you coulda told me the plan first ya know! Yuki is seriously pissed, you're acting strange too ... Geez, my head .. I was so foolish!!

pg 7
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Shuichi: What's to become of me!? From this point on!?
Hiro: I did something bad ... I'm sorry Shuichi.
Yuuzi: I'm really sorry .. This is all I have on me today, please forgive me!!
Shuichi: What the ...

pg 8
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Yuuzi: Ah ha, uhm ... ha ha ha, I'm his older brother, you misunderstood ... I was at the end of my rope, I thought he was gonna blame me and I'd have to leave.
Hiro: ... sorry Shuichi, my brother's came over to my place ...
Yuuzi: Something like that .. I hope he won't throw me out of his house ... ha ha ha ... "As long as there are parents and money." eh? (You know?)
Hiro: Shuichi and need to have a serious talk, so get out.
Yuuzi: I see ... Hiroshi ... you ... you hate your own brother ...
Shuichi: Hiro!! Your poor brother ..
Hiro: [It's not like I invited him.]

pg 9
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Hiro: It was Yuki-san's place, but about what I said ... originally it was me who instigated Tatsuha-san into it. I'm really sorry Shuichi.
Shuichi: ..... no more about it. I understand. Hiro, you ...

pg 10
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Shuichi: You really hate Yuki dontcha? But .. I love Yuki and that's why I need your support with things about him. You're just that kind of guy.
Hiro: So you just thought I was worried about Yuki? Well, there was that time awhile back when Yuki and I went out, but it was with good reason.
Shuichi: Not exactly nice thoughts there Hiro.

pg 11
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Shuichi: Yuki can be pretty unsociable huh? Of course you would hate him.
Hiro: No ... I don't hate him.
Shuichi: Huh?
Hiro: I certainly don't like him though. That's what I said, I don't have a problem with him physiologically. His bad side is cool ... I ... I'm actually jealous of him.

pg 12
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Shuichi: [No way! Ah, that's it!!!] W-WAIT!!! [That's why he hates Yuki!!?] Jealous ...? You gotta be kidding ... In other words ... the person you like is the lover of Yuki .. looks like ...
Hiro: ............ well, that's that.

pg 13
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Shuichi: [... that's that!?] Wait Hiro, are you serious about what you said!? What about me? You're definitely being hasty!!
Hiro: I am thinking of you, until now, it's generally been a disadvatage to the friendship.
Shuichi: [Disadvantage .. BUT ..!!]
Hiro: [[ Under Delusion ]] I won't deny my heart anymore ... Shuichi.
Shuichi: Hiro ...
Hiro: I love you.

pg 14
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Hiro: That detestable Yuki is monopolizing you ... I think you're much more important than that!
Shuichi: Hiro!? Please don't ...
Hiro: Is Yuki better than me, Shuichi!!
** dream sequence **
Shuichi: He didn't just say he's no good!! But this has gotta be a mistake!! Stop Hiro!!
Hiro: What are saying Shuichi! You're here and I want you, see?
Shuichi: No .. I said no Hiro, so please ...no .. ah .. aah ... aaaah ... AAAAAHH!!
** end dream sequence **

pg 15
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Shuichi: It can't be like that Hiro!!! You're like a brother to me!!!
Yuuzi: Hiro went just now to make tea but ...
Shuichi: Yaaah!
Yuuzi: Maybe I don't get it, but did you receive some sort of shock Shindou-kun?
Shuichi: Yeah .. more like ... on the verge of peeing my pants ...
Yuuzi: I see. That guy, he's kinda the distant type, as lovers go .. huh? But earlier it was like love at first sight right?
Shuichi: Uh ... yeah ...
Yuuzi: Not falling for someone is quite serious ..
Shuichi: Hm, I guess so.
Yuuzi: But hey, with Yuki-san, you've got that love right?
Shuichi: Hmph, posession or lover ...

pg 16
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Yuuzi: Oh yeah? So you're not lovers, were you engaged?
Shuichi: No, it's not like that. I'd love to be engaged though, very very much so but ... [wait a sec .. ENGAGED ..]
Hiro: Brother! What the hell are you talking about? Well!? I thought I told you to finish and go!!
Yuuzi: Aah .. Sorry Hiroshi ..

pg 17
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Shuichi: Hiro ... umm ... [Impossible, Hiro likes me ...]
Hiro: Shuichi ... Well, like he said, I probably hate Yuki for one reason or another. But that time about the cooking king, I did it for you!
Shuichi: Really? But I wasn't sure it was something bad.
Hiroshi: Really. I was delighted to see your face when it happened.
Shuichi: ... no way. Thanks.
Hiroshi: yeah well, enough of this heavy serious talk.
Shuichi: [But I think it's good we talk about this heavy stuff together.] Okay, now what?

pg 18
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Hiroshi: Well, I quit Bad Luck. Say something .. what're you gonna do?

pg 19
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Shuichi: ... do ... what AM I gonna do ... How can you say that!? All this!!

pg 20
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Yuki: What are you talking about, all this ..?
Editor: Yes, that's it. Book #12's backstock, was depelted in whole within a week. Next month's issue schedules the new book's first edition copies in circulation to be double. In the long run, it's all about sales too. And another thing, could please finish the manuscript now?
Yuki: Yeah, yeah, yeah. ... about sales huh? What do they expect!

pg 21
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Editor: About the other day on The Morning Show, your conduct is the cause for this kind of result ...
Yuki: You asked me to declare my preference, so I did!!
Editor: Yes, I suppose you have a point. These days it's trendy though right? I don't understand it well either ... I figured you were always sort of indifferent about sexual preference. Even your fans are incompatible, they'd still accept you though. As for the figures, there's three main feellings out there ... deep emotions ... encouragement ... understanding ...and 7 about your health.
Yuki: The point is, I have a pretty face so naturally I must be a gay, is that what you're saying!!? Don't joke about shit like that, not now ..!!!
Editor: Yeah, I was surprised too. You're usually so calm, you smile, this is the first time I've seen you like this.

pg 22
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Yuki: That's because things weren't so weird then!
Editor: I suppose. You have been a little weird lately. I can understand you've had a hard time getting a grip on your moods. The usual yelling, the usual smirking, but this is not like you at all.
Yuki: That stupid brat and his damn insistence to be honest!! Yet sometimes I see a changed man ...

pg 23
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Yuki: As for the remainder, you'll get it next month. Here, it's done. I'll get the manuscript back from you.
Editor: Oh, that was super-fast. I knew they called you a pro for a reason, but we're not so strapped for timr you have to cut corners. Oh well, it'll work, can't be helped I suppose.
Yuki: Yeah yeah, so sorry.
Editor: Well then, I'll be on my way. Thank you very much, Yuki-sensei. I look forward to seeingyou next month.
Yuki: YTeah yeah, see ya Mizuki-san.

pg 24
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Yuki: They want to see a changed man huh? Yeah well, they'll definitely notice when it happens.
*doorbell rings*
Yuki: ....... *nervously waiting, doorbell rings again* [Mizuki-san?? Bet she forgot something here...] *doorbell*

pg 25
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Shuichi: Yukiiiii!! I'm sooooo glad to see you!
Yuki: ... ah ... uhm ... been awhile Shuichi ........

pg 26
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Shuichi: I wanted to see you so bad I got this disguise so I could come over! The press has been incredibly persistant for the last 10 days!
Yuki: ... yeah ... smart thinking about the disguise .. coffee ...?
Shuichi: I wasn't willing to go slowly with you about things, but I am now. *heart* Yuki *heart* Yuki *heart*
Yuki: You're heavy .. get off me!! I've been up all night and I'm tired!
Shuichi: I could use some sleep too, let's sleep together!! .. uhm .. oops ..

pg 27
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Yuki: ... there's a million steps you'd have to do, like taking off that costume, and then I might let you sleep on the floor.
Shuichi: Say what!?
Yuki: Geez you'd really go that far just to sleep in the bed?
Shuichi: Yuki ... do you think I need to lose weight?

pg 28
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Yuki: Huh ..? Ah, well ...
Shuichi: What!? What's with this crappy mood of yours?
Yuki: Alright alright, so take it off slowly, puppy. You want me to do it for you? I should thank you, for your reliable service, puppy.
Shuichi: Puppy, a puppy ... how mean!
Yuki: Dogs don't talk.
Shuichi: I got it, excuuuse me.

pg 29
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Shuichi: [I knew it, I worried for nothing.] Yuki?
Yuki: Yeah?
Shuichi: You didn't cheat on me in NY for excessive amounts of money .. right?
Yuki: ... ah ...
Shuichi: Well? Which is it? You jerk ... forget it. [I worried, but I trust him.] I'm listening to my body tonight.

pg 30
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Yuki: [That was totally uncalled for.] "I'm listening to my body tonight." Well, are you staisfied now?
Shuichi: ... It was ... plenty ...
Yuki: Ah, yeah ... now, I wanna sleep.

pg 31
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Yuki: You okay that your manger didn't call about your skipping work?
Shuichi: S'okay, we're in an off period anyway... with Hiro not coming back, an eternal off period is what we've fallen into. What should I do Yuki? Hiro said he wants to quit Bad Luck an N-G Records.
Yuki: Dunno.

pg 32
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Yuki: Don't come over here. You're like a cockroach, keeping an eye on me. I don't give a damn what Hiro-kun does.
Shuichi: He doesn't wanna work anymore. And that's hardly an explanation. Don't fall asleep!
Yuki: It's not my problem!! I'm trying to sleep! If you wanna talk, go outside and talk! Ahh, here comes the sleep fairy, 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...
Shuichi: What's your problem?! This is a terrible thing! I thought you'd discuss it with me! A single word .. not even a single word of encouragement from you!!
Yuki: (Ed. Note: he's surrounded by little sleep fairies) Hnn ... one hundred million yen ..
Shuichi: WAKE UP!!!

pg 33
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Shuichi: Yuki .. Yuki what do you think? In order to sell, what do I have to make use of? I know, be a jerk right? I told Hiro I'd never forgive him, that he was the lowest of low. He said stop, but I ... could it be, because of the coming out?

pg 34
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Yuki: You think it's all cuz of that?! Did you see my smiling face when I came out, or the "Sold on the idiot from Bad Luck!" headline? It's right before his eyes, your manaager too, unconciously they told the industry's motive right?
Shuichi: .. yeah, so if Hiro bailed ... Yuki, you do understand.
Yuki: Yeah well, I'm a genius after all.
Shuichi: ....
Yuki: So you gonna listen to my opinion? *yawn* So do what I said. You're hopeless as usual. You gotta cut him off or stop him someway .. bye-bye Hiro-kun.
Shuichi: Hey!!

pg 35
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Shuichi: You don't think it'll sell either do you!? No matter how much flattery is dished out!?
Yuki: How you could over-flatter is beyond me.
Shuichi: Huh?
Yuki: For example, look at your work. It's been arranged so that they like you.
Shuichi: [What was that?]
Yuki: That's all? After only being up for a minute ... fucking idiot. Why do all your problems end up attached to me, your partner.

pg 36
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Sakano: ... no one ... not here ... this is the tenth day since the "Devil of Morning Time" ... I'm all alone today too ... the small light of hope of Nakano-kun's return is now gone ...

pg 37
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Sakano: Each day he's gone the silence echoes more ... appearance requests and interviews, I have to turn them all down regretfully. I get it ... They have no desire to perform as Bad Luck ... I just wanna laugh it off....
Tohma: Tsk tsk, laughing to scorn them is a bit eccentric don't you think?
Sakano: Yeah, I suppose you're right ... yesterday a part-time girl called me an old-fart ...
Tohma: That's not what she meant I'm sure. More likely that you're stubborn.

pg 38
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Sakano: Boss!? How long have you ... No!! I'm sorry! It's definitely a management ... Ah!! Geez what is that girl doing, she should be making your tea ...
Tohma: Today is her day off.
Sakano: [That explains why no one is here ...] So, Boss! (Like always?) I didn't know you were back .. I thought you had planned to stay a little longer in New York ...
Tohma: Who did you think it would be? I can't help it. The rest of the staff lowered their heads. I cancelled all important business meetings to come back here.

pg 39
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Sakano: I'm terribly sorry sir!!! Due to a series of scandalous events involving Bad Luck, I as producer directly under you, have lost complete control over the situation. It's my fault!! It's ALL my fault!!
Tohma: Relax. I'm glad I left thins in your hands.

pg 40
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Tohma: Impossible. It has come to this ... because more than half of this is thanks to Eiri-san. Con-grat-u-la-tions. Take alook at this will you? It's tomorrow's issue of Oricon Hit.
Sakano: Yessir ... let's see ...

pg 41
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Tohma: It's nothing but pleasantries. I want to hear the real thing from K-san. If Bad Luck is to continue on, Nakano-san cannot be allowed to quit.

pg 42
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Shuichi: Hiro ... I know it .. you cannot quit guitar ...

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