[TL] Part 2 - Chapter 2

|||        2-1: The True Might of the Grand Winners         |||
Momo: Hey, can someone get me juice?
Yuki: Ugh... I'm so sleepy......
/Tsumugi: Oh boy, it's Re:vale--
/Riku: They're so intense!!
/Iori: This is bad. They don't seem to be in a good mood. Perhaps the rumors about them being scary people were true...?
Yamato: ......
Yuki: So, what do you want?
Tsumugi: A-Ah, um, this is IDOLiSH7 from Takanashi Productions.
Yuki: Ah, the group that won against TRIGGER.
/Tsumugi: W-what is this atmosphere......
Momo: Hey, you over there. Come here for a bit.
Riku: Oh, me?
Iori: Please wait! If there's anything you need, I'll answer to it.
Momo: Yeah, sure. You'll work. Then a word, before we start filming.
Iori: Yes?
Momo: Your performance at Black or White......
Iori: ......
Momo: Was SUPER AMAZING!
Iori: ......Huh?
Momo: Dude, I was so moved! Your singing and your dancing were both just so good!
Momo: TRIGGER was great and all, but IDOLiSH7 was the best!
Momo: I've been wanting to meet everyone, ever since then!
Momo: But you were all talking about how scary Re:vale was, so I couldn't help but play a little prank on you all!
Momo: We tried to make ourselves as scary as possible. So? Did it work? Did we surprise you?
Tsumugi: U-um, uh......
Yuki: Now, now, Momo. If you say it all in one go you'll overwhelm her.
Momo: But I just have so much to say~
Yuki: Sorry for startling you all. Let me introduce myself properly. I'm Re:vale's Yuki.
Yuki: I look forward to working with you all today. We won't be picking on you or anything, so relax and take your time.
Momo: Yep, yep! Pretend you're in Yuki's house, or something.
Yuki: /My/ house?
Momo: Wow, look at this sofa? It's massive! But this cushion is tiny! You can only fit an ear on it.
Yuki: As if!
Momo:  /　案外落ち着くってゆーね。
Yuki: Hehe...... しょうもないな、モモは。
Mitsuki: They... They seem to be really good people.
Nagi: As expected of Japan's TOP STARS!
Tamaki: Momo and Yuki... How about Momorin and Yukirin?
Sougo: Tamaki-kun!
Momo: Ahaha! It's fine! Momorin, huh? That's the same as this juice.
Tsumugi: Sparkling water, infused with peach and apple-- Momorin...... (2)
Momo: It's really good, so this is my go-to drink. Ah, you can take the extras!
Riku: Ah...... Thank you very much. I look forward to working with you today!
Yuki: Yes. I look forward to it.

Riku: They were really easy to talk to! I can't wait to record!
Mitsuki: Whew, I'm so relieved! Ah, it looks like they're gonna start recording Re:vale's performance. We can study them since we're so close!
Show Director: Ready to perform?
Momo: Yessir!
/Riku: With a mild and carefree atmosphere, the filming for Re:vale's song performance began.
/Riku: However, once the music began to play and the two began to dance, everyone's eyes were on them. In that instant, I remembered--
/Riku: The Grand Winner of the Black or White Fantasia was Re:vale.
Mitsuki: Amazing... such intensity!
Riku: The two of them are so cool! Just watching them is fun! They really are top idols, they're amazing!
Iori: As expected of top idols...... Without a doubt, they possess excellent technique for both singing and dancing, but more than that. They are entertainers......
Iori: Their expressions, their mannerisms, their timing-- They're mesmerizing, as if we were watching a movie. Re:vale are true stars.
/Tsumugi: With an overwhelming presence and aura, this is Re:vale-- the top idols that represent Japan!
/Tsumugi: Upon being seeing Re:vale's true might again and being drawn in by the two's performance, the members of IDOLiSH7 were determined.

Riku: S-Sorry. Once more, please!
Iori: ...I knew it. You're not in your best condition, Nanase-san. Your voice is straining......
Sougo: Filming got extended too...... Are you okay, Riku-kun?
Show Director: This is the 5th take. Re:vale is waiting for you guys to finish.
Riku: I apologize.
Yuki: If you put that much pressure on him, he's not gonna sing any better.
Momo: Mhmm. Don't mind us. If you're tired, then how about we take a break?
Riku: But, that..... I don't want to cause any more trouble for you guys on your own show... You guys are senpai too...
Momo: Even more reason for us to help out our kouhai. This is where we step in as senpai. Excuse me! Let's take a quick break!
Show Director: Gosh, Momo-chan you're too soft on them.
Momo: Sorry, sorry! I'll return the favor sometime!
Riku: Sorry......
Yuki: Don't apologize. You should go drink something warm.
Riku: Thank you very much! How do I make it up to you......
Yuki: Don't mind us. But in return, when you guys have kouhai, make sure to help them out too.
Momo: Yep, yep. Just sing in that great voice of yours like usual! I look forward to it!
Yuki: Momo, don't put pressure on him.
Momo: Aagh, sorry! I didn't mean to. Relax! Should I make a funny face or something?
Riku: Haha! I'll be okay. Thank you very much.

Momo: Mitsuki, Mitsuki! Can you come here for a bit!
Mitsuki: Me!? Yessir!
Momo: You know how the next corner is a True-or-False quiz thing? And how we're supposed to lead the conversation?
Mitsuki: Yes.
Momo: The script says this is my part, but I think you should do the MC part instead.
Mitsuki: Huh!? This sudden!?
Momo: You came here to promote your show, right? So you oughta show the viewers all the interesting bits about IDOLiSH7! You've all worked so hard to get your own show.
Momo: There's still the issue of FSC, but other companies might take a peek and if you guys do well, you'll be flooded with work!
Mitsuki: FSC...... So you knew about that?
Momo: Hohoho, don't underestimate Momo-chan's database! I even know what color that CM star’s underwear is.
Mitsuki: Underwear!?
Momo: Just kidding! Did you perhaps imagine it?
Mitsuki: D-definitely not!
Momo: It'll be okay! Shimaoka-san and everyone have been singing high praises about you guys, so I'm giving you guys my seal of approval too!
Mitsuki: But, what if I mess up......
Momo: If you fail... Laugh! Getting angry or crying won't do you any good, so it's best to laugh!
Mitsuki: 'Cuz we're cute idols!

Yuki: It really is true. This kid doesn't smile at all.
Tamaki: Huh? What is it? Also, stop touching my face.
Yuki: It's not a bad thing. I didn't smile either, because people are only going to keep on making uninteresting shows if you laugh despite being bored.
Tamaki: I said, stop touching my face!
Yuki: In exchange, you have to make it interesting when things get boring.
Tamaki: ......Me?
Yuki: Do you like being bored?
Tamaki: I hate it.
Yuki: Then make things interesting for yourself. This is our garden-- do as you like.
Tamaki: So its okay if I have fun, my way?
Yuki: Of course. If we have fun on our side, it'll reach the viewers too.
Tamaki: But...... I'm always told that I have to do things properly.
Yuki: Being proper and polite to those around you and being nothing more than a passive viewer are two very different things. If we wanted someone well-behaved, we wouldn't have called for you.
Yuki: Give us a thrill. Make things exciting. We want to see the Yotsuba Tamaki that's cooler than everyone else. (5)
Yuki: Make things fun for us, and for your sister watching on the other side of the TV.
Tamaki: ......

Show Director: Now, back to business!
Momo: OK! Riku, are you feeling okay?
Riku: Yes! I'm fine!
Momo: Alright! Here's to another fun night with Re:vale!
Yuki: Sorry if we keep you up all night long.

To be continued.....

(1) ya man i can't handle uber short phrases sometimes and this is one of those times
(2) peach (momo), apple (ringo) = momorin if you take the first 2 syllables of each word! THATS SO... CUTE...
(3) yuki lowkey gives me a headache because he has such a flowy speaking pattern too? like every part connects and i feel like im committing some capital crime when i chop it off mid-sentence of the original to start a new one because English
(4) yuki actually says 'til daybreak' bUT.... Let me...... live...... (jk the real reasoning is that this sounds more natural)
(5) uh im out of order and also :^) yuki is slowly ascending the ranks into 英訳ナイトメア (he's only halfway up the stairs, while iori and sougo are Up There). i chopped off the first two bits of this sentence into separate clauses because there's only so many modifiers i can slap on a thing before it starts sounding weirD. Also, when did it become 1:30 am.
ps i think yuki's voice triggers like an ASMR kind of reaction in me because i get the head tingles every time he opens his mouth no joke... bless cv tachibana shinnosuke............
GODDAMN RE:V IS SO CUTE, I cannot Wait to see them interact with trigger! !  ! ! !



|||        2-2: Climb Up                                      |||

Show Director: Now, back to business!
Momo: OK! Riku, are you feeling okay?
Riku: Yes! I'm fine!
Momo: Alright! Here's to another fun night with Re:vale!
Yuki: Sorry if we keep you up all night long.
Staff: Ahahaha!
Momo: Yeah! Let's all do our best and make everyone happy! I look forward to working with you all!
[CG GOES HERE]
Momo: And today's guest is IDOLiSH7!
Riku: Pleased to meet you all......!
Mitsuki: Pleased to meet ya~
Momo: Not only did they get the Newcomers' Award at JIMA, they also won in the Male Idol category at Black or White!
Momo: We've got some amazing newbies over here, Yuki!
Yuki: "The stake that sticks out gets hammered in," correct? Well, we better hammer them in ASAP. (1)
Staff: Ahahaha!
Mitsuki: No way! We'll be in your care from now on! Just earlier, all of us were trembling in fear 'cuz we were so nervous! Right, Riku?
Riku: ......Yes.
Yamato: Oh, man. He wasn't kidding.
Staff: Ahahaha!
Momo: Sorry, Riku! Yuki went right ahead and bullied you guys when you all came in to greet us in our waiting room!
Riku: W-we weren't bullied..... Not at all.
Yuki: Stop that, you make it seem like I actually did it.
Staff: Ahahaha!
Mitsuki: That's unthinkable! The two of you were so kind to us, we're filled with nothing but gratitude!
Mitsuki: We hope to get along with you guys, so there's a few questions we'll be asking and answering to see if there's any common ground between us!
Mitsuki: Ta-da! Re:vale & IDOLiSH7's Similarity Questionnaire!
Momo: Ooh! Sounds fun!
Momo: But is there really anything in common between us? I mean, Mitsuki's a highschooler, right?
Mitsuki: Excuse me, but I'm over the age of 20 and a taxpayer to boot!
Staff: Ahahaha!
/Tsumugi: The studio was filled with endless laughter, as Re:vale and IDOLiSH7 engaged in cheerful banter.
/Tsumugi: Re:vale and IDOLiSH7, working together side-by-side...
/Tsumugi: Re:vale, used to being on TV, is dragging IDOLiSH7 along but they too are TV stars in their own right, and won't get lost in this ruckus.
/Tsumugi: With this, surely the viewers will look forward to IDOLiSH7's show!
/Tsumugi: This confidence, and the feeling that we'll get a response, are all thanks to Re:vale's Momo-san and Yuki-san.

Momo: Good job guys! IDOLiSH7 sure was cool! Thanks for giving it all during the talk and during your performance!
Yuki: Good work. Thanks to you all, the show will be enjoyable.
Tsumugi: Thank you for all your hard work! Thank you so much for helping us improve on various things... I don't know how I can even begin to repay you both......
Okazaki Rinto: I'm Re:vale's manager, Okazaki. If anything, please excuse these two for suddenly imposing on your boys.
Okazaki: Yuki-kun, Momo-kun, and I are big fans of IDOLiSH7. It was truly an honor to work together with you all.
Tsumugi: T-thank you, very, very much!
Tamaki: Today... was kinda fun.
Mitsuki: I was really nervous!
Riku: Thank you very much! I'm sorry for causing so much trouble......
Momo: Now, stop apologizing! I was super moved when you sang for us! And happy that we had such wonderful guests today!
Yuki: Momo's head is always filled with happiness, though.
Momo: But you're madly in love with that side to me, Yuki, aren't you?
Yuki: Well, you're right.
Mitsuki: They sure are lovey-dovey......
Yuki: Watch out, you guys. This is what happens when you've been with someone for 5 years, and you can't stop it from happening either.
Momo: Mhmm. And once every 3 years there's a crisis too.
Iori: Are you two a married couple or what......
Momo: It's pretty hard, you know? You end up doing things to spice things up, like wearing super exciting underwear, even though all your hard work goes unseen.
Yuki: You got new underwear? Sorry, I didn't notice.
Momo: You're awful! Alright then, next time I'll wear one with your face printed on 'em.
Yuki: Could you maybe, refrain from having my face all over your butt?
Momo: Ahaha, I'm just pulling your leg! It's actually your dad's face.
Yuki: That's even worse.
Riku: Ahahaha!
Momo: Hey, IDOLiSH7. You've heard about Zero Arena's reopening, right?
Riku: Yes. It's rumored that Re:vale will do the reopening concert.
Momo: It's not just us. The reopening is going to be a 3 day concert. The first day is TRIGGER, and the last day is yours truly.
Yuki: The performers for the second day haven't been decided yet. How about taking it on?
Riku: Reopening Zero Arena, with TRIGGER and Re:vale!? I want to do it!
Yuki: Then spin around once, and say 'woof.'
Riku: Huh?
Riku: ......
Riku: Woof!
Yuki: I was kidding......
Riku: ......?
Iori: Excuse me, could you please refrain from making our center bark?
Riku: U-uh, how much of this was a joke? Was the bit about the reopening concert also a joke?
Momo: Nope, that was the truth! However, the one that'll be decide for real is the owner of Zero Arena.
Momo: We'll be pushing for you guys, though. The owner will probably contact you sometime soon!
Yuki: Grasp that chance, and climb up to where we are. (2)

Mitsuki: Zero Arena's reopening concert...... Can we really do it? If we can, then it'll be really amazing......
Iori: Are you referring to filling slot for the second day's performances? I wonder if we have to audition.
Tamaki: I don't really know, but Re:vale are really good people. They did say they'd push for us, so.
Riku: Yeah...... I think I'm a fan of Re:vale's now! They're a little strange, but really friendly and nice.
Riku: They treat their staff and guests so well... They're cool inside and out!
Nagi: Mister Momo and Yuki were charming gentlemen... as expected of top stars.
Sougo: Indeed. I'm glad we met such wonderful senpai.
Yuki: Oh, there he is. Yamato-kun!
Riku: Huh? Yuki-san?
Yuki: There's something I'd like to talk about. Do you have time after this?
Yamato: ......
Yamato: Nope, I'm busy.
All: WHAT!?
Riku: H-how about you just go and talk to him? He took such good care of us!
Tsumugi: Yeah! If you're worried about time, we have plenty!
Yamato: I'm sure their end is busy, though. And saying that there's something he needs to talk about is just lip service. Senpai, if you don't mind, I'm leaving first.
Tsumugi: W-Wait, Yamato-san!? S-sorry about this, Yuki-san!! I look forward to seeing you again! Now, if you'll excuse us!
Mitsuki: Thank you very much for today!
Sougo: Thank you very much. If the chance arises again, we humbly look forward to working with you again.
Momo: Yep, yep! We look forward to it too! Good work guys!
......
Yuki: ......So I got rejected.
Momo: So that glasses kid was the one you were talking about?
Yuki: Yes. He's all grown up now. When I first met him he was still wearing a school uniform.
Momo: Ooh, a blazer?
Yuki: No, no. A gakuran.
Yuki: ......He had lost all faith in humanity and looked upon those in the entertainment industry as if they were cockroaches, if not worse.

To be continued......


(1) Yuki spoke this line and suddenly I had war flashbacks to 2014 and my nonstop cramming for jbowl, and one of the sections was kotowaza and you betcha one of the kotowaza was this one iirc and  m n n n n n n. Anyways, what I have up there is the literal translation of it because Yuki doesn't recite the regular old version (出る杭は打たれる), he actually modifies it a bit to apply it more towards the situation, namely IDOLiSH7 standing out as of late because of their !!! wonderful!!! achievements.
Alright.... Where to start. First, this idiom/kotowaza basically means "if you stick out, you'll only invite trouble for yourself" since there's a lot to be said about uniformity and fitting in in Japanese society and etcetc but that's another thing.
tl;dr i7's sticking out like a sore thumb (in a good way), or 'stake' as the saying goes, and the only way 2 cure this sticking-out-ness is to HAMMER IT INTO THE GROUND. hence why yuki says to HAMMER THEM IN asap. all of this is very good-natured joking though!! though who knows...... you never know with this series......
(2) AYYYYEEE YYYOO Yep, this is the chapter title and also one of Yuki's PV lines, but in the interest of Space and Smoothness i shortened the chapter title to just "Climb Up"....... I can almost see it... That dream I'm dreaming....... when did it become 4:30 am
(3) just a general note but there are a few lines here and there that I p much localize (i know thats kind of a ~dirty word~ thanks to fe:fates lmao but really all it means it putting it in more of a native-english-speaker-y way), and Holy Hell Keigo Kills Shiroi. I see the words よろしく and im already beginning to lie down. my hairline recedes. i cannot Deal With This 4-7 times in succession.
(4) G A K U R A N. Alright if you don't know what a gakuran is, your best bet is to google image it. But point is, it's generally worn by middle school boys, and also high school iirc. SO CHANCES ARE Yuki first met yamato like up to 10 years ago. And yamato had a pretty intense attitude back then, probably was into MCR or smth back then.


|||        2-3: An Fateful Encounter at the Holy Grounds    |||
Yuki: Oh, there he is. Yamato-kun!
Riku: Huh? Yuki-san?
Yuki: There's something I'd like to talk about. Do you have time after this?
Yamato: ......
Yamato: Nope, I'm busy.
All: WHAT!?
Riku: H-how about you just go and talk to him? He took such good care of us!
Tsumugi: Yeah! If you're worried about time, we have plenty!
Yamato: I'm sure their end is busy, though. And saying that there's something he needs to talk about is just lip service. Senpai, if you don't mind, I'm leaving first.
Tsumugi: W-Wait, Yamato-san!? S-sorry about this, Yuki-san!! I look forward to seeing you again! Now, if you'll excuse us!
Mitsuki: Thank you very much for today!
Sougo: Thank you very much. If the chance arises again, we humbly look forward to working with you again.
Momo: Yep, yep! We look forward to it too! Good work guys!
......
Yuki: ......So I got rejected.
Momo: So that glasses kid was the one you were talking about?
Yuki: Yes. He's all grown up now. When I first met him he was still wearing a school uniform.
Momo: Ooh, a blazer?
Yuki: No, no. A gakuran.
Yuki: ......He had lost all faith in humanity and looked upon those in the entertainment industry as if they were cockroaches, if not worse.

Riku: Yamato-san, are you sure it's okay?
Yamato: Yeah.
Nagi: OH, is he an acquaintance? I've heard that Yamato has knows lots of people in the industry--
Sougo・Tamaki: SHUT UP!
Nagi: WHAT!?
Sougo: It's best if you don't bring that subject up.
Tamaki: Just... don't.
Yamato: What a strange response. What is it, MEZZO"?
Sougo: Well.....if you do bring it up, you get called a 'persistent bastard.'
Tamaki: Or a 'fucking dumbass' ...... (1)
Yamato: What!? That bothered you guys? Sorry about that!
Sougo・Tamaki: Not at all......
Mitsuki: Yamato-san, don't bully the younger members. You honestly have no chill some times. Or maybe 'immature' is a better word......
Yamato: Ahaha. Like you're one to talk about maturity. Maybe give it a few years?
Mitsuki: Listen, I've been an adult for a damn long time, alright!! Do you needa see pictures of my seijinshiki as proof!? Huh!? (2)
Iori: They're really cute.
Mitsuki: Shut it!
Nagi: ......Yamato.
Yamato: What?
Nagi: Take off your glasses.
Yamato: No. I'm not gonna turn into some babe, like in your anime. Manager, what are you going to do about the reopening concert?
Tsumugi: Zero Arena's reopening concert...... If we get the call, then this will be IDOLiSH7's first major job since debut! If possible, I'd like to accept the offer!
Tsumugi: Because then IDOLiSH7's name will be engraved in the history of Zero Arena, the holy grounds of legendary idol Zero!

Tsumugi: The owner of Zero Arena contacted us! There doesn't seem to be an audition for the spot.
Tsumugi: However, the owner personally goes to watch the potential candidates' live performances and evaluates them there.
Riku: So he's coming to one of our lives?
Tsumugi: Yes. He and the action committee for the reopening concert will be attending our next live in Tokyo.
Yamato: That's impressive. Well, we have nothing to lose, so let's give it our best--
Mitsuki: A concert with Re:vale and TRIGGER at Zero Arena...... Let's put on our game faces and go for it!
Yamato: ......Yeah, what he said.
Iori: Speaking of the owner of Zero Arena, I hear he's very strict about staging. (3)
Iori: He places great emphasis on the overall, big-picture for lives.
Tsumugi: ......Staging, you say?
Sougo: Our stages are all arranged by you, Manager. We've gotten lots of high praise for them.
Riku: I look forward to our next performance!
Iori: I do not mean to put pressure on you, but we'll be depending on your skills for this. It's in your hands now.
Tsumugi: Y-yes!
/Tsumugi: Whether or not they get to perform at Zero Arena depends on the staging for their next live..... I definitely want them to succeed!
Mitsuki: Manager! I can lend you Zero's concert DVDs, if you don't mind! I'm sure you can use them as reference. I was super moved when I watched them!
Tsumugi: Yes! Thank you very much!
Tsumugi: ..... I'll do my best!
Tsumugi: Zero's concert.... It's amazing...... It feels like I'm getting sucked into Zero's world, bit by bit.
Tsumugi: Zero himself is amazing, but the staging makes Zero and his songs shine even more brilliantly.
Tsumugi: Who was in charge of staging? Let's see, here's the staff list......
Tsumugi: Staging..... Haw9? (4)
*knock knock*
Otoharu: Tsumugi-kun, is it okay if I come in?
Tsumugi: Oh, of course!
*click*
Otoharu: Pardon the intrusion.
Kinako: Myu-myuu!
Tsumugi: What is it, Dad? Are you hungry?
Otoharu: I heard you were watching Zero's concerts, so I wanted to hear your thoughts on them.
Tsumugi: They're amazing! They're all just so wonderful!
Tsumugi: I've seen them countless times on TV, but this is the first time I've watched after getting this job. There are so many things that I didn't see before!
Otoharu: There's a special feeling that you can only get from watching Zero's concerts.
Tsumugi: The person who staged it all..... Haw9. I want to meet him... Do you think it's possible for me to contact him?
Otoharu: I don't think so. When Zero disappeared, people stopped saying his name as well.
Tsumugi: I see......
Otoharu: But in exchange, he left behind his wonderful creations. Learn what you can from them.
Tsumugi: Yes, President! Ah, I mean, Dad......
Otoharu: Ahaha. It's like we're still at the agency. Ah, right. Tsumugi.
Otoharu: It's almost Banri-kun's 5th year working for us. I want to give him a present, but do you have any ideas?
Tsumugi: Five years have already passed since Ogami-kun came to us......
Otoharu: Time sure flies when you're having fun.
Otoharu: I sure didn't know what to do when you gave Banri-kun chocolate for Valentine's Day back in middle school. (5)
Tsumugi: Dad! That was a long time ago!
Otoharu: Ahaha! Goodnight, Tsumugi.
*slam*
Tsumugi: The one who staged Zero's lives.... Haw9-san......
Tsumugi: Tomorrow... I think I'll pay a visit to Zero Arena.

Tsumugi: I'm off!
Nagi: Hi, Tsumugi. Where are you going?
Tsumugi: Nagi-san. I'm going to go visit Zero Arena to see if I can get any ideas on staging.
Nagi: OH! Then I shall accompany you.
Tsumugi: Huh?
Nagi: Let's make it a date.

Tsumugi: Zero Arena...... Where Zero held his final concert...... The Holy Land for idols.
Tsumugi: This sure brings me back to when I danced with Nagi-san.
Nagi: Indeed.
[CG GOES HERE THE FUCKING DANCING ONE I A M UPSEt]
Nagi: Your eyes were brimming with tears, but even so you smiled. You were beautiful, underneath the starry night sky.
Tsumugi: 'Beautiful?' Not at all......
/Tsumugi: Nagi-san...... If I look at him like this, he truly is a beautiful person.
/Tsumugi: He looks like someone right out of a story......
Nagi: Are you inspired yet?
Tsumugi: Ah-- I'll start brainstorming now!
Nagi: Haha. How about now? What did you think of?
Nagi: I would be overjoyed, if you thought of me.
Tsumugi: ......
/Tsumugi: I know Nagi-san is the most chivalrous out of everyone, but..... I'm still getting flustered.
/Tsumugi: Even though I know I shouldn't be getting butterflies in my stomach, and by the hands of my own idols......
/Tsumugi: I... I have to change the mood somehow......
Tsumugi: R-right! Isn't the "Magical★Kokona" notebook coming out soon?
Nagi: YES! It's so LOVELY! It comes with Special Stickers, Special Labels, and a Special Bookmark! It's a MUST-BUY!
/Tsumugi: W-whew......
Kinako: Myu-myuu!
Tsumugi: Kinako!?
Nagi: OH! Well if it isn't Takanashi Production's Kinako.
Tsumugi: How did you get here!? All by yourself too......
Kinako: Myu-myuu!
Tsumugi: Ah, wait!
*SMACK DOWN*
???: You dropped your book.

To be continued......




(1) tldr yamato's said some Pretty Harsh things to both members of mezzo for broaching the subject of his ~entertainment industry connections~ and to adequately convey that in english, behold: Expletives. tbqh doing this just reminded me of hijikata in the hakuouki localization.......... "tits on a bull" .............. good times.
(2) seijinshiki = coming of age ceremony, for when you turn 20 in Japan. I would like to see pictures of this, actually. Mitsuki in formal attire h  h hh
(3) 舞台演出 is staging, aka the lighting + props + bg + etcetcetc. 'Worldbuilding' is another way of putting it since you're taking the stage and helping it tell a story/create a world. uH the textwall Kujou-san waxes about stageplay and the fact that Haw9 has 9 in his name makes me Strongly Believe Kujou-san was the one that was in charge of stage direction for Zero. Plus iirc Kujou is a big name on Broadway too, but who knows for what!!!
(4) speaking of Haw9 it's pronounced "hawk" lmao
(5) Hello Read This article about Vday in Japan, because chances are it's celebrated a little differently from where you're from (unless you already know). But LMAO dad opens his eyes and u kno he dea d.. rifp banri of the past...
(6) i get a headache every time i have to translate giongo negl




|||        2-4: Encore!                                     |||
???: You dropped your book.
Tsumugi: I'm so sorry! Thank you very much.
???: "Staging Concerts" ..... Are you studying this topic, perhaps? (1)
Tsumugi: Yes... Ah, Kinako!
Kinako: Myu-myuu! BBBURN THIS RABBIT
???: Ahaha. What an interesting rabbit. It appears to be dancing, as it gazes upon Zero Arena.
???: It's been 15 years since Zero disappeared. Plenty of idols have performed at Zero Arena in that time.
???: And there have been idols who, just like this rabbit, dreamed of standing upon that stage-- only to disappear.
Nagi: And you? Do you like idols?
???: Yes. Idols, and the fans that watch them, and the craftsmen who embellish those dreams-- I love them all. (2)
Tsumugi: 'The craftsmen who embellish those dreams' ......
???: Staging performances is part of that. Part of moving the hearts of those watching their idols sing and dance.
???: And when you add in a perfect performance, you'll move the audience even more. Their eyes will shine, as if you had cast magic upon them.
Tsumugi: ......
???: I too was in charge of raising idols, long ago. I've had experience with staging concerts too.
Tsumugi: Is that so!?
???: Those days were filled with fun. The charm of each idol I raised, that only I knew... I wanted to let the whole world see it too.
Tsumugi: I understand......
???: "Fight on, fight on--" I'd pray that my stars would reach the night sky, go beyond the rainbow...
Tsumugi: I understand, completely. That's how I feel when I cheer on my own idols.
???: I see. What a coincidence. Good luck, I hope you can make your stars shine.
Nagi: Thanks. I am elated at your words.
Nagi: She's currently studying how to stage concerts. Could you perhaps offer her a word of advice?
???: The key to successfully staging, is knowing your idols' charms.
Tsumugi: Their charms......
???: 誰よりもアイドルに夢中になりながら、誰よりもシビアにアイドルを解剖する。
You must be the most entranced by your idols, but strict in your analysis of them.
???: そうすることで、彼らを輝かせるカラーが見える
If you do so, then you'll be able to see the colors that will make them shine.
???: 光なのか。闇なのか。レッドライトか。ブルーライトか。見せて、隠して。焦らして、ひけらして。
Is it light, or dark? Red light, or green light? Reveal, then hide. Tease them, leave them in suspense. Then show it all off.
???: フラッシュ、レーザー、ミラーボール。静かなブロック。派手なブロック。セットリストは魔法の城への階段だ。
Flash. Laser. Mirror ball. A quiet block. An showy block. Your setlist will become the stairs to the magic castle.
???: 12時の鐘が鳴り響くまで、客席に魔法をかける。カボチャも馬車になる夜、アイドルは何になる？
Enchant the audience until the clock strikes twelve. In this night, where even pumpkins can become carriages, what will your idols become?
???: きらめく夢そのものになるんだ。笑顔が踊って、幸せがハジケテ、魂がステップを踏む。
They'll become dazzling dreams. Smiling, bursting with happiness-- their souls, dancing.
???: シャワーのような歓声が、光の中へとアイドルを包み込む。
The roar of the crowd washes over the idols, shining in the midst of the light.
???: 二度とない最高の瞬間と感動を、アイドルとファンと職人たちが共有するんだ。
This is it-- the peak of emotion, the very instant that the idols and fans and those backstage share, that'll never come again.
???: ここにしかない奇跡を、わかちあうように。
The miracle, that can only happen here and nowhere else... The miracle that we all share.
Kinako: Myu-myuu!
???: It looks seems like this rabbit loves idols too.
Nagi: WONDERFUL! It felt as if we were actually at a live!
Tsumugi: Same! I think I understand now, just a little...... Just what's important to staging concerts......
???: I'm glad.
???: Sorry for talking for so long. I must be on my way now. Good luck on your studies.
Tsumugi: P-please wait! Ah...
*slam*
Nagi: OH...... He's gone.
Tsumugi: ......
Tsumugi: I never got to ask his name......

Tsumugi: The setlist and stage preparations are finished.
Riku: Thank you for all your hard work! What's it gonna be like?
Tsumugi: I have all the data! I just need to get it confirmed, and I'll brief everyone on the entire thing alright?
Iori: Someone's confident. Did you get feedback?
Tsumugi: Yes. A certain someone gave me a hint.
Iori: 'A certain someone?'
Tsumugi: I quite know either, but he was someone I met in front of Zero Arena.
Tsumugi: He said he had experience with training idols and had worked with staging performances before.
Nagi: It was a chance meeting. Tsumugi's Master. (4)
Tsumugi: Yeah!
Mitsuki: Let's do our best on the live! If we catch the owner's attention, then we get to stand on stage and sing at Zero Arena!
Sougo: I want to answer to Re:vale's expectations!
Riku: Let's do our best so we don't put Manager's staging to waste!
Tsumugi: Thank you very much!
Tsumugi: This will be a special gift to all the IDOLiSH7 fans out there, who are waiting in excitement.
Tsumugi: With the best staging as embellishment, everyone's charms will be brought out to the max! And then, we'll make it reach the audience!

Riku: Good evening! We're IDOLiSH7!
Fans: Kyaaaaaa!
Riku: I'm sure you already know, but our regular show "A Lovely Night with IDOLiSH7!" is starting soon!
Riku: I hope you cheer us on, be it TV or here, at our lives!
Fans: Kyaaaaaa!
Fans: Congrats!!
Fans: We can't wait!!!
Fans: We'll definitely watch!!
Riku: Thank you...!
Riku: We'll keep on challenging new things! We hope to show you even more sides to IDOLiSH7!
Riku: And now, the song that started it all, our first song-- MONSTER GENERATiON!
Fans: Kyaaaaaa!!
Zero Arena Owner: Oh, not bad.
Zero Arena Owner: Their singing and dancing and abilities all tie together nicely. The staging possesses finesse and is very polished.
Zero Arena Owner: What a great atmosphere. For them, the staff, and the fans.
Zero Arena Owner: They're good, IDOLiSH7.
/Tsumugi: A picture of all 7 of them. Solo shots.
/Tsumugi: Five and two. Three and four. Six and one. Countless silhouettes unfold to the beat of the music-- collecting, dispersing.
/line is repeated as the boyz show up
/Tsumugi: Iori-san's perfection. Yamato-san's theatrical ability. Mitsuki-san's energy.
/line is repeated
/Tsumugi: Tamaki-san's powerful dancing. Sougo-san's gentle silhouette. Nagi-san's elegant mannerisms.
/Tsumugi: And Riku's singing voice, that everybody falls in love with!
/Tsumugi: There's no time to blink, now when IDOLiSH7 is stealing everyone's gaze away!
/Tsumugi: Just like magic!
Riku: And that was IDOLiSH7! Thank you for tonight, everyone!
Fans: Kyaaaaaa!

Fans: Encore! Encore!
Fans: Encore...
Riku: *cough* *cough* Haah-- ha....
Iori: Nanase-san, please open your mouth! Here's your inhaler. Breathe slowly.
Riku: --No! It'll make my voice go hoarse...... *cough*
Yamato: There's no way you can do the encore, Riku!
Riku: I can still, do it-- I can do it!
Iori: With the way you are right now, you can't go on stage!
Iori: Osaka-san, Yotsuba-san! Can MEZZO" take it from here?
Sougo: Understood! Don't force yourself, Riku-kun. Promise?
Riku: S-sorry-- I'm, so sorry......
Tamaki: Don't apologize! Rikkun. We'll buy you time.
Tamaki: Let's go, Sou-chan!
Fans: Kyaaaaaa!
Fans: Tamaki! Sougo-san!!
Nagi: Riku, are you okay? You were coughing all night too......
Mitsuki: Just use your inhaler! MEZZO"'s singing right now, so you gotta calm down in the meantime!
Riku: It's no good, if I use it then I won't be able to focus! *cough* This is my job, I have to sing--
Tsumugi: Riku-san......
Riku: ...I promised...... That I'd sing... Until the very end of the live......
Riku: That and...... They came to see us...... The reopening ceremony people......
Tsumugi: Riku-san's health is by far more important! Please use your inhaler! If you don't then we'll pull you out on doctor's orders!
Tsumugi: At this rate, you'll be wheeled out in an ambulance!
Riku: N-no...... We... finally got a chance...!
Iori: It can't be helped. Nikaidou-san, please hold Nanase-san down and open his mouth.
Riku: Iori......!
Yamato: Sorry, Riku. Stay still. Your health is our top priority, got it?
Riku: ...No! I can still go! I can-- Ngh......!
Iori: Ready in 3, 2, 1. Breathe in slowly! ...Now hold your breath.
Yamato: Don't thrash about, Riku! It's okay, you'll be okay......
/Tsumugi: On that day--
/Tsumugi: Even though we used the inhaler, we couldn't quell Riku-san's attack. Riku-san never stood on stage for the encore.

*click*
???: ...I'm home.
???: I brought back some cake. You should eat it with that kid.
???: I went to watch IDOLiSH7's live. I had a wonderful time.
???: But it was truly unfortunate that the center didn't come out on stage for the encore.
???: Do you know why, Ten?
Ten: I do, Kujou-san.
Ten: Because we're twins.

To be continued...





(1) If I had translated it as is, it would've ended up "'Staging Concerts' .... Are you studying staging?" and that's not. It doesn't. I. Yeah.
(2) soRRY PLEASE JUST LET ME PRETTY UP SENTENCES BECAUSE ???-SAN SPOUTS ABSOLUTE POETRY, CV tsuda ken also helps, but he says 'wrapping' aka the craftsmen that ... wrap those dreams up in wrapping paper and make them even better ... So. I just. Yeah.
(3) ???-san waxes absolute poetry and it gives me a headache 2 put into english i am Sorry
(4) by Master, think someone in RPGs who teaches you all the stuff. Yep.