Chapter One Please note that these translations are by me, and may not be placed on any other sites. Nor may they be used on scanlations without my written permission. Do the right thing and don't steal! Chapter One - Mitsuki's Case pg 1 Mitsuki - I love Eichi-kun Mitsuki - As of me, today you are also thinking Mitsuki - A song is sung Mitsuki - A song of love Mitsuki's Grandmother - Please stop it Mitsuki-san Mitsuki - Grandma! Mitsuki's Grandmother - Music is so horrible Mitsuki's Grandmother - Keep in mind your father is not in a good mood. pg 2 Mitsuki - I'm very sorry. But I... Mitsuki's Grandmother - Don't answer me! Mitsuki - ...I understand Mitsuki's Grandmother - Teacher Wakaouji has safely arrived. Mitsuki - Teacher Wakaouji!! Dr Wakaouji - Hello Mitsuki-chan. How are you feeling today? Mitsuki - [Dr Wakaouji is a medical doctor. I think he has a really cool name!] Mitsuki - [Doctor works at a Hospital, and he does patient visits] Mitsuki - [My grandma doesn't let me leave the house. Why!?] Mitsuki - [This is a special house where I receive my medical examinations] pg 3 Mitsuki - [Thats right] Mitsuki - [What's my illness?] Mitsuki - [It is in my throat] Mitsuki - [I have cancer of the throat] Dr Wakaouji - Mitsuki-chan, you will need surgical operation. Dr Wakaouji - Just tell me when you're ready? Mitsuki - Ummm.....I don't want it [I'm so sorry!] Dr Wakaouji - If nothing is done the reality is your life may be in danger Mitsuki - ... Mitsuki - Surgical operation on my throat, that means I can't speak? Dr Wakaouji - ...Yes. The vocal cords will be removed. Mitsuki - I...I am not afraid of death. I think death is only one chapter of life. Dr Wakaouji - What!? pg 4 Mitsuki - Not being able to sing... Mitsuki - That's what I fear most. Dr Wakaouji - ...Mitsuki-chan Mitsuki - That's why I don't be taking the operation. Dr Wakaouji - [What? She seems to know so much about life and death] Mitsuki - Hey! Teacher, may I please ask you for a favour? Dr Wakaouji - Eh? What? What is it? [This is unusual] Mitsuki - Can I please go to the hospital tomorrow? Dr Wakaouji - Depends, have you made an alibi? And where do you want to go? It's okay if you want to go shopping with Tanaka-san pg 5 Mitsuki - TA DAAAAA!! Mitsuki - The first SEED Record Newcomer Artist Audition examination! Mitsuki - I already have it all worked out so my grandma doesn't find out! Tomorrow... Dr Wakaouji - NO Dr Wakaouji - This is a very serious action, especially for a doctor to perform. I know how much this means to you and I'm sorry, but I will not let you go. Mitsuki - What! Mitsuki - I want to be a singer! Mitsuki - Please teacher! I've already made a promise to Eichi-kun!! Dr Wakaouji - I'm very sorry. Mitsuki - No way! Eichi - Mitsuki Eichi - Don't cry like that. pg 6 Mitsuki - No...don't go Eichi-kun... Eichi - America is not that far away Eichi - Hey, lets make a promise Eichi - Lets fulfil our dreams before we meet again. Eichi - Me as an astronomer and you as a singer. Eichi - Mizuki...I like you. Eichi - Even though I have leave you, I will always like you. Eichi - Look at the sky with the moon... Eichi - Remember I will find you Eichi - Always stay the way you are and shine... pg 7 Mitsuki - A dream...? Eichi-kun Mitsuki - [Somehow I must get to the audition...] Mitsuki - [Alright!] Mitsuki - [I'll just be honest with grandma and beg her to take me!] Mitsuki - [Please take me out] Mitsuki's Grandmother - No Mitsuki - [I knew it...!] Mitsuki's Grandmother - If you want anything, go and ask Tanaka-san. pg 8 Mitsuki - Thats not what I meant. I don't want to go out to go shopping... Mitsuki - You see...singer....I want to attend this singing audition... Mitsuki's Grandmother - Singer? Mitsuki - Yes... Mitsuki's Grandmother - That boy that you met as a child, forget him. Mitsuki - AAH! pg 9 Mitsuki's Grandmother - I don't want to hear you say anything about wanting to be a singer anymore. Mitsuki's Grandmother - Today you may not enter the garden. Mitsuki's Grandmother - Please return to your room. Mitsuki - ... TV - Today's prediction is countdown hyper! Mitsuki - [No! Two more hours] Mitsuki - [Alright! I don't care if I get into trouble!!] Mitsuki - [I should make my escape now!!] Tanaka - I'm sorry Mitsuki-chan, I can't let you leave. Mitsuki - Ta...Tanaka-san... Mitsuki - [Wh...Whyyy!] Mitsuki - [Could they really have been watching me?] Mitsuki - The audition starts in two hours] pg 10 Mitsuki - [EICHI-KUN!!] Takuto - Yo! Takuto - Oh, so you're the one! Kouyama Mitsuki, 12 years old! Mitsuki - [Wha?] Mitsuki - [Who is this person?] Mitsuki - [How did they pass through the wall...?] Meroko - Wait up Takuto!! pg 11 Meroko - You always travel as if you're the only one! Mitsuki - You...You're so cute! Mitsuki - You are just as cute as a rabbit! Takuto & Meroko - ! Meroko - You can see us? Mitsuki - Eh? Ah...yes Meroko - WHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTT!? She can see uusssssss!? This kid is still alive, right!? Takuto - I don't know! Mitsuki - Haha, you guys are so loud Meroku - I guess it's too late to hide now Takuto - Combined we are the Gods of Death!! pg 12 Takuto - Takuto Meroko - Meroko Takuto & Meroko - Spring Onion Ramen!! Mitsuki - HAAA HAAH HAHAHAHA!! Mitsuki - Did you just say "Spring Onion Ramen?" Ahahahahaa. Sounds delicious Meroko - Takuto...I knew I wasn't going to like this combo name Takuto - Patience, the boss decided on this name. Mitsuki - Rabbit and Cat eyes! Sooooo cute! Aa... Takuto - Those are because of pediatrics... pg 13 Mitsuki - Pediatrics...? Mitsuki - Gods of Death... Mitsuki - ... Mitsuki - I'm finally dead... Meroko - No no! You are actually suppose to die one year later! Please don't cry. Takuto - Well first we've got to find the person who is trying to prevent your death. Takuto - Although somehow it appears there was a prediction today. Takuto - Well, what we're trying to say is Takuto - We've come to accompany you so you do not encounter this person. Takuto - ...so, Eh? Takuto - Where did she go? Meroko - Takuto! She's gone through the wall!! Takuto - What!? pg 14 Takuto - Damn! The kid is running away!! Meroko - She's not listening to you!! Mitsuki - [So painful...] Mitsuki - [I've very sorry, Gods of Death-san] Mitsuki - [But, if I only have one more year to live I won't take any chances] Mitsuki - [I've got to hurry up and get there...!!] Mitsuki - Taxi! Mitsuki - Please take me to Shinjuku's SEED Records!! Mitsuki - [Go...Gotta change] Taxi Driver - Okay okay! Taxi Driver - We're not going anywhere, missy Mitsuki - Eh? Mitsuki - Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!! pg 15 Meroko - Hold it right there!! Mitsuki - Ahhhh! Takuto - Where is she? Meroko - Hey Takuto - In there Meroko - Hurry up!! Person #1 - What? Person #2 - What? Mitsuki - In...In this condition... Mitsuki - I won't be able to reach the audition in 15 minutes... Mitsuki - Waahh! Such cute dolls! pg 16 Mitsuki - I wonder why they have these decorations on them. So cute! Mitsuki - Ahhhhhhhhhhh!! Takuto - Gotcha! Mitsuki - God of Death-san!! Takuto - Now you listen to me, we're going back to your house!! Being outside really bothers me!! Mitsuki - N...No way! Definitely NOT!! Mitsuki - Please God of Death-san!! Mitsuki - I want to go to the audition!! pg 17 Mitsuki - I promise I'll be quiet and listen to you... Mitsuki - So...please... Takuto - ...I understand Meroko - There you are, no no Meroko - Le..WHAT!? Takuto - Are you sure you want to go? Mitsuki - Yes Meroko - Takuto! What are you talking about! Are you serious!? Takuto - Shut up! Just keep quiet Meroko! Mitsuki - Ah pg 18 Mitsuki - Umm...I have another favour to ask of you Takuto - Hm!? Mitsuki - You were really did transform into the other person right? Mitsuki - Using the God of Death's power I want you to transform me into an adult...So can you? Meroko - Wait a minute! Takuto's power was not made to grant you wishes!! Takuto - Why? Mitsuki - In order to attend the audition I have to be sixteen years old. Takuto - You wish... Mitsuki - [I'd like to be four years older...] Mitsuki - [To be the same as Eichi-kun who is also sixteen] Mitsuki - But I... Mitsuki - I'd like to be an adult Takuto - [Being sixteen is an adult?] Takuto - I understand Takuto - Then you must be aware of your health condition during the transformation pg 19 Takuto - Drink this Takuto - With my signal, the capsule will break inside your body. Takuto - You will feel a weird sensation, so be patient Takuto - Good girl Mitsuki - ! pg 20 Mitsuki - Ah... Mitsuki - [Waah! This is great!!] Mitsuki - [I really am sixteen!!] pg 21 Mitsuki - Thank you God of Death-san!! Thank you so much!! Meroko - Wait a minute! Get your hands off Takuto!! Takuto - Are you satisfied? Mitsuki - Umm...I'd like to dye my hair pg 22 Meroko - WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TAKUTO!! Takuto - Why are you so mad? Meroko - You've gone against the orders of our boss, you took a risk for that human and when they find out you'll be in big trouble!! Meroko - Could...Could you have already fallen in love with that kid... Meroko - No...NO WAY! TAKUTO IS MINE!! Takuto - Since when has this become your concern? Takuto - Don't worry, it's nothing like that Meroko - Eh? pg 23 Takuto - She'll be leaving this world soon Takuto - When the time for her to die comes and cannot enter the spiritual world it shouldn't bother us? Meroko - I...I see you're point Meroko - But, what if she is accepting? Meroko - If she is accepted she won't leave!! Takuto - Shut up! Just think about it Takuto - Ah, over there pg 24 Man - C-ya, I'm going to the toilet Woman - Nice to have met you Man - ! pg 25 Takuto - The girl won't lose if I transform into the judge Meroko - Great thinking Takuto!! Mitsuki - [Waaahhh] Mitsuki - [Everyone is so cute...!] pg 26 Mitsuki - I'm so simple... Mitsuki - Ah...everyone is looking at me Mitsuki - I must look really weird...out...out of fashion...? Girl #1 - So who do you belong to? Mitsuki - Belong to? Girl #1 - You're not entering with a theatrical company? Mitsuki - Yes pg 27 Girl #1 - Hmmm... Girl #1 - [E...? Is she even allowed to be accepted without an agent...?] Girl #1 - It's pitiful, but I'll tell you anyways... Girl #1 - Someone has been accepted already. The judges are deciding right now Girl #1 - For this audition Mitsuki - Eh? Mitsuki - Then why are they still holding the audition!? Girl #1 - Shiii Mitsuki - Ah...I'm very sorry!! pg 28 Girl #1 - This audition was reported this morning on the news that someone had already been selected ages ago. Girl #1 - They reported that "in the mist of tens of thousands of people" a child has become a celebrity. Girl #1 - The new girl gives them the best chance to sell CDs. Mitsuki - [I see...] Mitsuki - You...were accepted? Girl #1 - Sorry Announcement - The audition will begin, please take a number and enter. pg 29 Announcement - Number 1 please proceed Announcement - Number 11 Announcement - Please come in number 18 Mitsuki - [So I see...] Mitsuki - [I'm so sad...] Mitsuki - [So pure] Mitsuki - [I thought this contest...] Mitsuki - [What am I doing here?] Mitsuki - [Why didn't I listen to what grandma said...] Mitsuki - [Even Teacher Wakaouji tried to stop me...] Mitsuki - [Meroko - "You have one year left to live"] Announcement - Please come in number 21 pg 30 Judge #1 (Takuto) - What's your favourite type of music? Mitsuki - Japanese Pop songs Judge #1 - Why do you want to become a singer? Mitsuki - Hmm...hmm...I want to sing songs Mitsuki - I...like songs Judges - [Dark...] Judge #1 - [I've got to keep my cool] Judge #1 - Okay, sing Mitsuki - Okay... Judge #3 - Eh? Judge #2 - Excuse, please stop Judge #2 - Your voice is too soft! I can't hear you sing!! Please try again, this time with a louder voice! pg 31 Mitsuki - [But if I sing too loud my throat is going to hurt. What should I do?] Judge #1 - Is something the matter? If so, please speak up! Mitsuki - Eh? Mitsuki - No..No, nothing is the matter! Judge #1 - [Danger, Danger] Judge #1 - It's okay, please sing Judge #1 - Songs, you do like them, don't you? pg 32 Mitsuki - Yes! Judge #3 - [Whats wrong? Her smile is making my heart beat so fast] Judge #2 - [So...so cute] Judge #1 - [......] Mitsuki - [The person who was accepted has already been selected...I don't believe it] Mitsuki - [I cannot accept that. Without talented performers entertainment cannot survive] Mitsuki - [This is not pain] Mitsuki - [This ache in my chest...] Mitsuki - [Pain is much dearer] Mitsuki - [This is my complete dream] Mitsuki - [Waahhh..This is such a loud voice, and my throat doesn't hurt] Mitsuki - [This is my voice!] Mitsuki - [I'm so happy!!] pg 33 Mitsuki - [Eichi-kun] Mitsuki - [Can you hear me?] Mitsuki - [You are the one] Mitsuki - [I really like] Mitsuki - [That time when I was crying and waiting I couldn't say anything] Mitsuki - [And now I'm singing a song] Mitsuki - [Looking up at the sky] Mitsuki - [And searching] Mitsuki - [The light from the first full moon] pg 34 Mitsuki - [Somehow, you're road is shining] Mitsuki - [I want to wrap you in warmth] Mitsuki - [A big night, with a small full moon] Mitsuki - [Find me] pg 35 Mitsuki - Umm...I've finished Mitsuki - [Can I go now?] Judge #3 - Call Miya-san!! After Ishikawa-san! Judge #2 - Nishida! Tell the rest to go home!! We're accepting number 21!! Mitsuki - [Eh?] Mitsuki - [EHHHHHHHHHH!?] Mitsuki - [I've been accepted!?] pg 36 Meroko - Takuto! What are you doing!! Meroko - Are you lost!? Meroko - TAKUTO!! Mitsuki - That girl... Annoucement - Excuse me, the auditions have ended, and we do not plan to carry out part 3 Girl #2 - Wait a minute, what does that mean? Girl #3 - Eh? Girl #1 - Oh Girl #1 - So you were the one who was accepted? I knew you had some sort of connection Mitsuki - No..No! I have no idea how I was choosen... Girl #1 - That's cause you have a cute face pg 37 Mitsuki - [Eh..!?] Girl #1 - This is such a small sample of it. In the world of Japance Pop music it all depends on your looks, you know? Girl #1 - Thank goodness, right? The fact that these contests are based on looks. Girl #1 - So if you're accepted it doesn't mean you're talented. Girl #1 - Being a skilled singer doesn't matter at all. End of Chapter One |