im figuring it out
| Translation: | ||
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 Tsukasa
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—I always wanted to make my sister smile. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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My sister, Saki, couldn’t even go to school much, as she was sickly, and I was always thinking about how I could make her smile. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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But when I was young, and didn’t know what to do. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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One day, my parents brought me and Saki to a show… | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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and that day was unforgettable. | Japanese |
 Young Saki
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Wah…! That’s so amazing! | Japanese |
| Young Saki
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Big bro, that person’s so cool! They're shining! | Japanese |
| Young Tsukasa
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Yeah…! It's amazing! It really is amazing! | Japanese |
| Young Tsukasa
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(Saki’s smiling…! How long has it been since she last smiled like this?) | Japanese |
| Young Tsukasa
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(And it’s not just Saki. Mom and Dad are, too - every time the lead sings and dances, their smiles grow bigger… He’s so bright and cool!) | Japanese |
| Young Tsukasa
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(Hah… I guess that’s why you call the lead the “star”…?) | Japanese |
| Young Saki
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…This is so much fun, I’m sad that it has to end. I wish I could see a show like this every day. | Japanese |
| Young Saki
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But… I can’t go outside much… that’s probably impossible. | Japanese |
| Young Tsukasa
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Saki… | Japanese |
| Young Tsukasa
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…I got it! Then— | Japanese |
| Several years later... | ||
| Tsukasa's Room | ||
| Tsukasa
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It's here! The day has finally come! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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The sun is shining, and there's not a cloud in the sky! The heavens are most certainly celebrating my debut as a star! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Hahaha! As expected of me! I’m sure I’ll pass the audition with flying colors. | Japanese |
| Saki
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Bro, Mom told me to tell you to stop being so loud. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Oh, it’s you, Saki. I’m not really being loud, just doing my vocal exercises, where I talk to the wall. | Japanese |
| Saki
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Isn’t that the same as talking to yourself...? | Japanese |
| Saki
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Ohhh, yeah, you have your part-time job interview today! Good luck, bro! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Not interview, "audition"! It sounds cooler that way. | Japanese |
| Saki
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Ahaha, you’re always so particular about the weirdest things. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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In any case, how’s school going for you, Saki? Don’t push yourself just because you’ve gotten better. | Japanese |
| Saki
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Thanks for the thought, bro, but I’m totally fine now! I’m going to enjoy my time in high school as much as I can! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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I see. I'm glad, then. | Japanese |
| Saki
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But, I’m happy. I feel like you're getting closer to achieving your dream. You’ve always been saying that you’d be a star someday. | Japanese |
| Saki
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Hm... now that I think about it, what pushed you to want to become a star in the first place? | Japanese |
| Saki
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Ever since we were little, you've always been saying “I’ll become a star,” but… | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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What pushed me to want to become a star? Obviously it was… Ummm… Hm… What was it…? | Japanese |
| Saki
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Eh?! Bro, you forgot something that important about yourself? | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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It just slipped my mind! Uhm, ummmm… ah, obviously it's… y'know! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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It’s because the heavens have gifted me so much talent! I can’t let that go to waste. | Japanese |
| Saki
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For real…? | Japanese |
| Saki
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Ahaha, now that you mention it, I feel like that might've been it. That's on brand for you. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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I-it is! Of course, I’ll also gallantly pass today’s audition. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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And I'll— become a star no matter what! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Hm? | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Did my phone just light up…? | Japanese |
| Saki
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Mm? Really? Anyways, you have to hurry up and get ready! Good luck, bro! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Oh, yeah... | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Mm, I don't think I got a message or anything… Weird. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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(Though, why *did* I want to become a star? I feel like I’ve forgotten something crucial…) | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Mm? What’s this song? “Untitled”? | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Uwah!! So bright..?! | Japanese |
| ??? | ||
| Tsukasa
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…Hm? Is this… a show stage? | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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I should have just been in my room, but when I played that song, it just… Mmmm? No, this has to be a dream. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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(But these props and set pieces are quite weird. What kind of shows are they used in?) | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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(…And, I don't know what it is, but being here makes me feel… weirdly nostalgic.) | Japanese |
| Miku | Yaho~☆ Tsukasa-kun! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Wha?! Who are you?! | Japanese |
| Miku | I'm Miku~! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Miku… You mean, like THE Hatsune Miku? I suppose you do look the part... | Japanese |
| KAITO | I’m here too, Tsukasa-kun. Welcome! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Owah!? And you’re... Kaito..!? Both Miku and Kaito are here, so that must mean… | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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That this really is a dream! It must be! But when could I have fallen asleep…? | Japanese |
| Miku | This is a Sekai, Tsukasa-kun! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Huh? Sekai…? | Japanese |
| KAITO | That’s right. This Sekai, is a place born from your feelings. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Born... from my feelings...? W-What are you talking about? I don’t understand! And just what are you two doing here!? | Japanese |
| KAITO | Miku and I are here because we want you to find your true feelings. | Japanese |
| KAITO | Because if you can find them, you'll bring forth a song! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Hm… I see, I see… A song from my feelings… | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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I still don't understand at all!! | Japanese |
| Miku | Eh~~!?!? | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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In any case, I found my true feelings long ago! I’m going to become the world’s number one star! | Japanese |
| Miku | Hm~ You're not *wrong*, but... | Japanese |
| KAITO | Tsukasa-kun, do you remember why you decided you wanted to be a star? | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Why? Becuase... y'know. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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If I, being the prodigy I am, become the greatest star in the world, I’ll be able to give the greatest show in the world! | Japanese |
| Miku | Yup, yup! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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And then everyone who comes to watch… | Japanese |
| Miku | They'll…? | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Certainly focus only on me!! They'll shed tears of joy just from watching me, the star, peform! | Japanese |
| Miku | Um… I guess you really have forgotten~ | Japanese |
| KAITO | Tsukasa-kun… | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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What is it? And why do you look like you’re pitying me?! | Japanese |
| KAITO | Sorry, sorry. I'd be happy if you were able to find your true feelings, even if it takes a while. | Japanese |
| KAITO | But… If you felt nostalgic when coming to this Sekai… don't forget that feeling, okay? | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Nostalgic… How did you know…? | Japanese |
| Miku | Next time, come to the Sekai with everyone, Tsukasa-kun. Let’s all sing together and make a fun show ☆ | Japanese |
| Miku | I’m sure everyone else feels the same as you! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Hey, who’s "everyone else"? The only thing I’ve done since I've come here is ask questions! | Japanese |
| KAITO | You’ll meet them soon. If you continue to want to find your true feelings, that is. | Japanese |
| Miku | Alright then, Tsukasa-kun! Until we meet again, bye-bye ☆ | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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E-Eh!? W-What do you mean, meet again!? H-Hey!! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa's Room | ||
| Tsukasa
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H-huh…? | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Was I sleeping? I feel like I had a really weird dream… and there was an oddly energetic Hatsune Miku… | Japanese |
| Saki
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Bro! Aren’t you going to your part-time job interview? You're gonna be late! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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I-I know! And I told you, it's an "audition"! | Japanese |
| Saki
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Whatever! Go, go! And take care! | Japanese |
| Phoenix Wonderland | ||
| Tsukasa
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…Heh. I thought I would barely make it, but with haste, I was able to get here with time to spare. As expected of me! | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Hehe, today is the day where I take my first step to becoming a star. First things first, I must stand out the most at the audition. | Japanese |
| Tsukasa
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Now then! My very own show stage is waiting for me! | Japanese |