よだきぃ→大分弁で面倒臭い

寝れないときに聞いてます良い

my mind is like a walrus, its all lazy till its go time 🏁

And so we reach the sequel to Audio Drama 2.5, and basically a set-up for Episode 13's revelations... I ADVISE anyone watching this to stop unless or until they've already seen to the animated series' eleventh episode. Nagashima - "Good evening, everyone. I don't think this will come as a surprise but, yes, it's a continuation of that idol group. There's something kind of... *off* about the end bit, though. Just... how should I put it... I think I'm going to compile my thoughts after listening again from the beginning. Well then, without further ado." 0:22: And so we once again encounter Shiho Ichimura and Yuki Mitsuya... actually, the latter is an exaggeration... no, it's a lie. The real Mitsuya was revealed to be the missing Nerima girl and also found dead in the show's tenth episode, and who we're seeing is a body double, and past Mystery Kiss auditioner, by the name of Sakura Wadagaki. Sakura - "Ichimura-san! Did you know we're having sushi for lunch today?!" Sakura - "Really?! I wonder why." Ichi - "Wow… can't wait to dig in, I'm starving! Looks delicious! Sakura - "Which piece do you want, Ichimura-san?" Ichi - "Hmm, the hamachi would be nice." (Hamachi is Japanese amberjack, or yellowtail) Sakura - "Same." Ichi - "Eh?" Sakura - "I also want the hamachi." Ichi - "Sounds like it's rock-paper-scissors time then." Sakura - "Fine by me." Ichi - "Ready?" Sakura - "Go!" Ichimura & Sakura - "Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!" Sakura - "Yay! The hamachi is mine!" Ichi - "Damn, I really wanted it... guess I'll have the salmon..." Sakura - "Yeah, eat the salmon." Ichi - "Yummy." Sakura - "Is it good?" Ichi - "Mmn~" (Sakura then laughs) Ichi - "By the way, Mitsuya-san..." Sakura - "Hm? What's up?" Ichi - "You remember when we played that game where we shared our secrets?" Sakura - "Yeah." Ichi - "I've been thinking about it a lot since then... I can't explain it very well but... I've become kinda freaked out." Sakura - "In what way?" Ichi - "I mean... like, don't you think Nikaidou-san is... kinda scary?" Sakura - "In a way, I do." Ichi - "Right! So, even if it's just between us, let's confess what we wrote down." Sakura - "But that'd mean you'd find out my secret... it was a hardcore one too." Ichi - "We'd both be in the same boat." Sakura - "Yeah, but I'd be at a disadvantage if yours wasn't as serious as mine..." Ichi - "I see. That's a fair point. Oh, I know! How about this: We each wrote down a single lie, right? What if we just admitted that one instead? Sakura - "Oh, that might be okay then." Ichi - "For real? Mine was 'incense sticks'." Sakura - "Oof... the crazy one. Why so mysterious?" Ichi - "I couldn't think of a lie for the life of me, okay! What about you?" Sakura - "I wrote 'I'm married'." Ichi - "Wait a minute... that's scary!" Sakura - "Why?" Ichi - "Because there were two other crazy ones!" Sakura - "Refresh my memory?" Ichi - "'I killed somebody' and 'I dumped a dead body'." Sakura - "What's so crazy about that? No, I mean, it *is* crazy, but..." Ichi - "Because... there's only one lie left between those two..." Sakura - "You're right… That means Nikaidou-san... was telling the truth about one of them." Ichi - "Oh dear…" Sakura - "Let's make this our little secret, okay?" Ichi - "Good idea. It's too scary." Sakura - "Yeah. Although in the end, the two of us are still sharing a secret..." Ichi - "Yeah… let's stay on good terms, okay?" Sakura - "Of course! (Sakura's phone rings) Sakura - "Sorry, gotta grab this. It's my mom." (Sakura leaves the room, and begins speaking in a regional Kyushu accent.) Sakura - "Hello? Yup. What's goin' on? Eh? Everythin's fine. Yup. Eh? For real? Ya sure it was my voice? No mistake? Yup… a wiretap, huh… can ya send me the link to that site? Yup. Got it. I'll be careful. No worries, I'll be careful 'bout that. Yup. Thanks. See ya. 'Kay."

*The Manager's Melancholy.* Satoshi Nagashima and his livestream followers are just going in too deep at this point. Nagashima - "Good evening, everyone. This time it's one of the idols who appeared previously. Sometimes it's easy to forget how small the world can be, you know? Idols are always smiling away, but it's validating to get a peek behind the curtain. Sure seems like a tough gig. Well then, without further ado." 0:21: Once more, the "cursed" pen has reached into the hands of the guilty Nikaidou and her red fox boss Fuyuki Yamamoto. Yamamoto - "Let's take five. You must be tired." Ni - "I get antsy if I'm not moving around." Yama - "There's no helping that. The CD release is in ten days. Ni - (Sigh) Yama - "What's wrong?" Nikaidou - "Yamamoto-san... everything's gonna turn out okay... right?" Yama - "Stop worrying about it. I know it's hard to push out of your mind but... that aside, you never know who might be listening, even in the rehearsal studio." Ni - "Understood!" Yama - "Perfect timing for lunch. Want me to go buy something?" Ni - "Nah, I'm fine." Yama - "Have you been able to grow closer with the other two?" Ni - "With Ichimura-san and Mitsuya-san? I gave sharing our secrets a shot but... looks like it was a bit too early." Yama - "Secrets? What do you mean?" Ni - "Don't sweat it. I played it off as a silly game." Yama - "If you say so..." Ni - "Now that I think about it, living out a regular student life wouldn't have been so bad... like having a part-time job." Yama - "Huh? You'd *never* be able to hold down a part-time job. It's not in your nature." Ni - "What the hell do you mean by that? Yama - "Because you're sickeningly competitive." Ni - "Yeah, but that's exactly *why* it'd go great." Yama - "No, I'm telling you, it's impossible. There's no way you'd be able to tolerate being bossed around by someone else." Ni - *"Seriously...* you should definitely never become a teacher or a parent, 'kay? All you'd do is crush people's potential." Yama - "To start with, you'd never pass the interview." Ni - "I passed the audition for this just fine, didn't I?" Yama - "Heh. You didn't do a very good job at hiding it. That iffy vibe, and somewhat prickly, bad attitude of yours." Ni - "Why'd I get in then?!" Yama - "Because I could sense your potential." Ni - "Right? And that potential would *also* be recognized in the workplace." Yama - "This back-and-forth alone is already proving what a sore loser you are." Ni - *"No,* I just can't see a reason why I would concede the point here!" Yama - "And I'm telling you, that kinda attitude won't fly at regular part-time jobs!" Ni - "If *this* was a part-time job, I'd act way more amenable." Yama - "This right now is the real you, you'd never be able to utilize that at a part-time job." Ni - "Get off your high horse and quit acting like you know me." Yama - "See, that's exactly what I mean. You can't conceal your inner thoughts even if you tried." Ni - "Didn't I already tell you not to arbitrarily crush people's potential like that!" Yama - "Where would you even wanna work?" Ni - "Hmm... somewhere like Starbucks?" Yama - "Huh!? Keep dreaming! Those kinds of places are run to the letter! As if you'd be able to follow all the rules! You totally wouldn't get along with the customers, nor your coworkers! I dunno if the patrons are studying or working, but they're all off in la la land! Tweeting every time there's a new product! Picturesquely sitting out on the terrace, as if they're extras in a film! The staff are intoxicated by their own speedy work, they shouldn't call themselves 'baristas'! Also, don't talk to me like we're buddies!" Ni - "Look, forget about whether I *would* do it or not, if it's a matter of ability then I've got it in the bag!" Yama - "Oh? Let's do a mock interview then if you're so confident." Ni - "Heh. You're on." Yama - "From the top. Pretend I'm the interviewer." Ni - "Hmf. Okay." (Rui gets up and leaves the room. She then knocks on the door.) Ni - "Excuse me…" (She comes in and sits down.) Yama - "You're obviously not supposed to sit down before you're told to." Ni - "I'm not somebody's *pet-"* Yama - "Yep, that's a fail! Barely lasted all of two seconds before you bombed out!" Ni - "W-w-w-w-w-wait, wait, wait, wait!!!" Yama - "What?" Ni - "Why do you have that ballpoint pen, *again?"* Yama - "Don't try to change the subject. This? I just picked it up at a random izakaya I went to. I *did* give it to, y'know... Yano-san, but it came back to me." Ni - "Hmm... I see." Yama - "Yeah. Life works in mysterious ways." Ni - "Oh! I think I'll hand it over to the only Mystery Kiss girl who hasn't had it yet." (Take notes that this, 11.10, and 12.11 are set between the animated series' tenth and twelfth episodes.)

Here's to *One Man Show.* Yeah, it confuses me, a non-Japanese, too. Nagashima - "Good evening everyone. This time though, I don't understand what he's saying. I can hear some dangerous words here and there, but maybe they mean nothing. Well then, here you go." 0:14: Yano the yakuza porcupine, Swagger Humble plays in the background, rhymey riddling. Need to say more? Yano - "Where on earth is that Nerima high school girl? "Where did she actually go? "Kakihana also ran away at midnight "As if what we did was meaningless "It's time to fill my stomach "Though I don't want to eat at this kind of place. Yeah "It's 6:00 am "Possible options "After all, go to a konbini "A combination with you, Sekiguchi and me (It's a pun on FamilyMart's slogan. Back to the alien rap.) "Huh? Is it serious that Sekiguchi can't move because of Dobu-san? "Uber, I don't know how to use it "I tried several times "But I don't have a credit card "There are trustworthy henchmen but "This place was a secret "I mean, wait a minute "You can't trust them with this stuff, right? "This bastard. I'm completely humiliated "I'm on my own after all "I get it. Forget about it. "I'm like wild grass that grows on the street "Don't hate myself like this "Like a master of curses unleashing his sorcery "Saying things like that, doesn't fill my belly "Can't be serious that I have to go shopping. "When loitering around at this time, "Am I really fit to be employed? "It won't be funny when they put it in the newspaper next day "Because y'know, it's like breaking the law, "When I'm in the flow like this, "Filling my belly "That doesn't happen at all. "Honestly, I'm getting hungry "Well, I guess I knew it already "I have to go shopping, is that the only option left? "If that's the case, I might just go home already, "Get into my pajamas, go to bed, "Free myself from any thoughts, "Paralyze my taste buds with diluted secret medicine, "And enjoy that actor's last movie with subtitles. "Difficulties that happened at the same time "Leave the knocked-down Sekiguchi and go home "What a command from the top "That's top down all right "It's like a one-man management "That's not right, after all we've always done "One-hit KO. Bottoms up. "Vomiting saliva from below the site "Life discarded like this bottle cap "Was it the boss who picked him up? "Lying down at Honmoku Pier "We were always looking up "'Become great by not asking questions' "The stars we looked up to flowed away and disappeared "A childhood with beatings and rearing "Imagine climbing up from hell "Barefooted hanging onto rubber sandals "Turn the pen you hold into a kitchen knife to block out your thoughts "The underdogs barking at the sea at night "Everyone except us is fake "A family tree that starts over with me "Yes, we are family "I won't let you say you're lonely anymore "I promise you everything "I'll show you all the promises here and now "The view from the top "What else do I have to hide? I'm the last boss "Oh Sekiguchi, I just remembered "Do you know what this is? "Mystery Kiss' manager "Yamamoto had the same ballpoint pen "A ballpoint pen worth half a billion yen "Towards good fortune by holding onto it "How suspicious, my man "Everything may be collapsing "I'm half dead of hunger in my hideout "Honestly, I should give it back to Yamamoto "By the way, when I said that "I keep getting hungrier "Sekiguchi~"

Nagoshima - "Good evening, everyone. Recently, I've been pondering… *who planted the bugging device in the first place?* I mean, they're listening in on the same audio recordings I am, right? Sure, it could just be some pervert who's happy to overhear whatever they can get, but I can't shake the feeling that there's a higher purpose behind it. Well, it probably doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. Moving on! This time around, yes, believe it or not, it's the legendary rakugo performer. Now *here's* some valuable insight into the world of comedy. I'll admit I felt slightly meh about it, but Tokyo really *is* amazing, after all. Well then, without further ado." 0:36: Here goes to mandrill rakugo master Donraku Shofutei, his producer (Episode 6's koala, actually), and kangaroo Yamabiko tavern mistress Taeko Harada. Taeko - "Thank you very much!" Donraku - "Good grief, you're such an idiot!" Taeko - "Here's your appetizer. Don - "You sure your head's screwed on?" Producer - "Hey, I'm just pointing out that *you're* the one raking in the dough, you know." Don - "And I'm saying it's *not* about the money, idiot! Am I wrong? You mean to tell me you'd do *anything* for a couple of bucks? It's about the soul! The passion!" Prod. - "You're right on the nose. I shall do my upmost to go back to basics and produce more interesting programs." Don - "Honestly, there's barely any TV programs worth watching nowadays." Prod. - "That's a bitter pill to swallow..." Don - "I mean, I'm willing to give you my cooperation if you wanna make something interesting..." Prod. - "Are you *sure?"* Don - "You got something in mind?" Prod. "Would bungee jumping be out of the question?" Don - "Bungee jumping!? ...What's the offer? Prod. - "Huh?" Don - "I ain't doing something like that for free!" Prod. - "Ah, you mean the fee." Don - "I'll consider it for three times the usual." Prod. - "Hmm, that might be doable..." Don - "Seriously?" Prod. - "Huh?" Don - *"Seriously?"* Prod. - "Well, *maybe…"* Don - "Heh, I'll leave the finer details to you." Prod. - "You're not just pulling my leg, right? You can't change your mind once you're at the top." Don - "Never done it before, but I'm sure it's no big deal Why's that, you ask? Because as a veteran rakugo master, I'm used to seeing the view from the top!" (Although the rakugo stage is elevated, it is nowhere near as high as needed for bungee jumping.) (Both start laughing.) Don - "The booze to your liking?" Prod. - "Uh, er, yes, very nice." Don - "C'mon, eat up, eat up! There's still a skewer left. Uhh, what's this?" Prod. - "Chicken heart, I believe." Don - "Honestly, I swear... are today's youth even eating properly? Make sure to chew it thoroughly!" Prod. - "I promise I'm chewing it!" Don - "Oi." Prod. - "Yes?" Don - "Can't you see my glass is empty?!" Prod. - "You've had quite a few already..." Don - "Hush, idiot! It's time for a refill." Prod - "Forgive me! Miss, another one of these please! Taeko - "Coming right up." Don - "You idiot! For crying out loud." (The following exchange is part of Nazokake, or a riddle format. First the audience "raises a question" about a topic A, to which the riddler replies with an unrelated topic B, which must help the audience to "solve" the riddle by finding what they have in common. The audience proceeds to ask for the answer. Finally, the riddler gives the answer. This must be a homonym - a word that sounds the same, but has a different meaning - for both topic A and topic B. The following riddle has been rewritten and simplified.) Don - "Attention, attention! Riddle me this. Uhhhhh, what do 'a bottle of beer', and... wait, how's it go again... and 'a falling snowflake' have in common?" Prod. - "What's the answer?" Don - "Both are sure to quickly disappear once they reach my hand!" (The original riddle was "What do 'the producer as Donraku's apprentice', and 'the sake surface after a droplet falls into it' have in common?" The answer is "hamon", which could mean 波紋 ripple, or 破門 excommunication.) (Both start laughing again laughing.) Taeko - "Thank you for waiting." Don - "Cheers." Prod. - "So, uh, we're counting on you to be a judge for the N-1 again this year..." Don - "Honestly, there's no merit to be had in such an undertaking." Prod. - "But everybody is so keen to hear your opinion!" Don - "Yeah, yeah, I get it. More importantly, isn't it about time you gave me another regular TV role?" Prod. - "Let's table that for now. Master, do you have your eye on any groups?" Don - "Nope." Prod. "Oh." Don - "Conversely, who's in the spotlight?" Prod. "This year... probably Bonnou Illumination." Don - "Eh? Are they supposed to be funny?" Producer - "You have a daughter, if I remember correctly? Is she not a fan of comedy?" Donraku - "Huh? Beats me..." Producer - "How old is she again?" Donraku - "She's... 18 now, I guess." Producer - "Oh, she definitely knows them then! Last year's runner-up entered this year too. If you're talking about a dark horse, it's got to be the Homosapiens." Don - "To be perfectly frank, I have no idea." Prod. - "Huh?" Don - "What's interesting. Or, what I should laugh at." Prod. - "What basis do you judge things by then?" Don - "I just go with the flow! If everyone else is laughing then it must be funny, right? Otherwise, I can just say I liked it even if everyone else didn't. Once you get to my age, pretty much all you care about is what's *real."* Prod. - Do you enjoy being a commentator more than performing rakugo then?" Don - "Hmpf, that's its own struggle. Don't see why should I give two hoots if someone is having an affair or associates with the yakuza. Prod. - "I'm hitting the john." Don - "Get me a top-me-up, would ya? Oh, and feel free to leave... as long as you pay the bill first, eh!" (Both laughing, and the Producer goes to pay.) Prod. - "Goddamn, I'm tired of society being dictated by the elderly... also, lay off the social media already! Your true colors are seeping through!" Taeko - "A friend of mine is a fan of Master Donraku. Would it be alright if I called them over?" Prod. - "I really don't recommend it. That guy doesn't take kindly to amateurs." Taeko - "How strange... he was so nice when he gave me his autograph last time." Prod. - "That's just because he's a hopeless skirt-chaser. A woman like you is *exactly* his type. Taeko - "Oh, is that so? It's enough to make a girl consider stepping out~" Prod. - "Please, by all means! You'll just as soon change your mind after being hounded by the masses anyways. Taeko - "Eh? I was under the impression Master Donraku takes things so seriously he even abstains from drinking in the week leading up to the comedy contest. Prod. - "That's all lip service. A mere facade. Besides, even if he *did* go cold turkey, it's not like it'd have much of an effect." Taeko - "You know, I just simply *adore* gossip... I wonder if Master Donraku would be willing to spill various beans." Prod. - "If you butter him up he'll tell you anything." Taeko - "Really~? Maybe I *should* give him my number..." Prod. - "I have a pen right here~" Taeko - "Eh!? How did you come across that pen?" Prod. - "Oh, this? How indeed... ah, that's right. I was in a hurry to jot something down during a phone call and just randomly picked it up." Taeko - "Rumor has it that's a 'lucky ballpoint pen'." Prod. - "For real? Can't deny it was a stroke of luck to find it right when I needed it most." Taeko - "Apparently, its power manifests when you give it to another person." Prod. - "Well then, I shall gift it to you." Don - "H-hey!" Prod. - "Welcome back." Don - "You're not hitting on her, are you?" Prod. - "Why, *of course* I'm hitting on her!" Don - "What've you been getting up to, huh, sneaking around in my absence?" Prod. - "Wouldn't it be more rude *not* to when such a beautiful woman is standing before you? Don - "Good grief, you can't let your guard down for a second." (And so, 8.8 - *An Old Coot's Ravings* - and 9.9 are set between the animated series' seventh and tenth episodes.)

If anyone asks, this tale is actually a sequel to JUSTICE, a short tale about Odokawa's first meeting with the Daimon brothers that's nicely archived and translated in the show's wiki. Look it up if possible, oh fellow fans. Nagashima - "Good evening, everyone. This time around it's a pair of police officers patrolling during Halloween. I think this is valuable content, in its own way. Although I get the feeling they aren't your average police officers. It's only natural to be curious about what kind of conversations they have while patrolling. Well then, without further ado." 0:18: And so we witness the Daimon twins Kenshiro (older brother, no glasses, mean streak meerkat) and Koshiro (younger brother, glasses, optimistically naive meerkat) on Halloween. Koshi - "No I mean, I just... like, just the *tiniest* bit... want to have a go at it myself." Kenshi - "At what? Halloween? What's with the sudden change of heart? You've always complained about it right alongside me up until now." Koshi - "Bro, don't you recall? Back when we were kids we had all that [Power Rangers] merch, didn't we? Pretending to be heroes was super fun, wasn't it?" Kenshi - "That's right, Little Bro. You played the hero and I played the bad guy. You have to keep in mind that was back when we were kids. Halloween is supposed to be an event for children." Koshi - "That may be true, but... everyone's having such a great time. Surely there's no need to get so angry about it! Kenshi - "I'm angry *on behalf of* the kids. It's *this mob's* fault that the kids can't innocently enjoy it." Koshi - "Are you sure?" Kenshi - "What do you mean by that?" Koshi - "You know, when people get angry, and especially in your case, Bro... it's actually because of a very *personal* reason. Like when you inflate the subject by saying you're angry *for* the kids, you're simply pretending you don't know what lies deep, deep, *deep* down in the depths of your heart! The truth is far more ugly than you let on! In reality, you're actually just jealous or feeling left out. Something along those lines!" Kenshi - "What's all this about? You read a fancy book or something recently? Hey, Little Bro, have I ever been mistaken?" Koshi - "You have. You said fishtail parkas were lame... then bought one yourself the next year! You said it was idiotic for a ramen place to offer rare pork slices... but now you're obsessed with it! You said you're sick of the young folks who claim they listen to rakugo and understand comedy... but now you're a fan of Donraku!" Kenshi - "That's enough! I'm gonna get angry." Koshi - "Sorry." Kenshi - "What crap are you spouting? I've *always* been on your side. You hear me? Let me ask you again. *Have I ever been mistaken?"* Koshi - "...No. Hey, so..." Kenshi - "Mn?" Koshi - "Like, this is purely hypothetical... but what *would* you choose if you had to dress up?" Kenshi - "The only option is a SWAT officer, right?" Koshi - "Right?! I'm so glad that's your answer, Bro!" Kenshi - "Hey, check out that foreigner..." Koshi - "The quality is on another level, truly." Kenshi - "Too cute... maybe this isn't so bad after all-" Koshi - "Oi! You there! That's not a trash can! Pick that up!" Kenshi - "It's not a big deal." Koshi - "Littering *is* a big deal!" Kenshi - "There's no end to it. More importantly, look at that-" Koshi - "Don't make me repeat myself! Oi!" Kenshi - "Relax, man. Relax, relax, relax." Koshi - *"Relax?* We're literally here to give people warnings, aren't we!?" Kenshi - "So you're planning to warn this *entire* crowd, then? Nonsense." Koshi - "That sounds like an excuse a perp would come up with! We're the *police,* you know!" Kenshi - "Your brand of justice is unfair." Koshi - "Even so, it'd be stranger to *not* do anything!" Kenshi - "That's it. I'm leaving." Koshi - "Hold on, Bro…" Kenshi - "No, I'm fed up! This crowd is annoying, you're annoying, everything is annoying-" Koshi - "Wait, wait! I promise I'll calm down." Kenshi - "Okay, say something that's calming." Koshi - "The smell of our childhood home's bathroom..." Kenshi - "...What's the story behind that ballpoint pen?" Koshi - "Oh, crap. It was handed in as lost property I must have accidentally took it with me." Kenshi - "For heaven's sake..." Koshi - "I'm gonna look for the person who lost it-" Kenshi - "Wait, wait, wait, wait. Leave it with your Bro here." Koshi - "Eh? For real? Thanks! That'd be a huge help! 'Cause I dunno how to fill in the holding paperwork!" Kenshi - "Just leave that type of stuff to me." Koshi - "I really *can* count on you, huh." Kenshi - "Sure can. I'll take care of *everything."* Koshi - "(Laughs) That's my brother for you!" (Kenshi's laughter fades away. A thud, which is the pen being dropped, is heard.)

And so we reach the tale, *Rui-tan and Baba-nyan.* Nagashima - "Good evening, everyone. As a result of my efforts last week, the transmitter is on the move again... and I've been rewarded handsomely! Like, it'd be a huge scoop if this kind of thing got out. Well... my videos probably aren't popular enough to generate notice from the masses. Also, it's hard to verify the authenticity. Please consider this as a skit, of sorts. Without further ado." 0:22: And so, secret couple Baba of Homosapiens and Nikaidou of Mystery Kiss are being eavesdropped by such a small yet important pen. B - "Ugh, I'm beat... that Director drinks like a fish. What time is it? 4AM... only gonna be able to squeeze in four hours even if I go to bed right now. Wish I could sleep allllll the time. As much as humanly possible. Wanna go back to the days where I could sleep for 12 hours straight. Take me back to the days where I literally had dreams that I was asleep. So homesick for Osaka. The nonstop barrage of famous Tokyo landmarks is overwhelmin'. Just a constant series of 'Wow, I know that one!' Crap, forgot to put the leftover rice away. *Ughh.* Oh, that's right, gotta send her a text. She's probably fast asleep though... 'I'm home.' Wow, already marked as read... Heya! My bad, did I wake you? Gimme a sec. Sorry, I'm just goin' to put it on speaker, 'kay? You there?" Ni - "Why have you got it on speaker?" B - "I gotta transfer the rice from the cooker to a container so I can put it in the fridge. I also need to check tomorrow's Shinkansen departure times..." Ni - "Why's that?" B - "'Cause I've got an on location shoot tryin' 'Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen' in Aomori." ("Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen" is a unique ramen served in a miso-based soup seasoned with curry powder and milk, topped with a cube of butter.) Ni - "And you return..?" B - "Early the next mornin'." Ni - "And the *following* day?" Baba - "Filmin' a drama. Y'know, that Detective Dreadlocks show. The 'Just wait till I wash my hair!' guy." Ni - "So when exactly can I see you?" B - "No time soon. The N1 preliminaries are approachin'... Shibagaki is annoyed too. Forgive me, Rui-chan." Nikaidou - (Groans) B - "I'm sorry, 'kay!" Ni - "...You have to do the *you-know-what* in exchange then." B - "...Seriously?" Ni - "You're at home, aren't you?" B - "Yeah, but..." Ni - "Home *alone...* aren't you?" B - "Okay, okay, I'll do it." Ni - "Good." B - "Rui-tan!" Ni - "Baba-nyan!" B - "Rui-tan!!" Ni - "Baba-nyan!!" B - "Rui-rui-rui-rui-rui-rui-rui-rui-ruuuuuuui-tan!!!" Ni - (silence) B - "Oi!" Ni - "Huh?" B - "Don't leave me hangin’! My voice was echoin' alone in the midst of the night's creepin' darkness!" Ni - "Sorry, I was caught up in my thoughts." B - "Not cool! Ignorin' someone right at that moment is super underhanded! My face was totally beet red, y'know!" Ni - "Sure." B - "What's wrong?" Ni - "...Sorry." B - "You do space out occasionally. Got somethin' on your mind?" Ni - "Baba-san... I…"* B - "What's wrong?" Ni - "No, forget it." B - "What's the matter? You can tell me anythin'." N - "Um... so, is 'Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen' tasty?" B - I mean, it sounds tasty?" Ni - "What type of ramen do you like?" B - "Me?" Ni - "Yeah." B - "I like, um... toma... tomato..." Ni - "Mn." B - "Tomato... um... raisin..." Ni - "Mn..." B - "Special thick noodle... ramen..." Ni - (silence) B - "By the way... y'know that ballpoint pen you gave me the other day? It came back." Ni - "From where?" B - "Apparently a taxi driver brought it to the office. Kinda freaky, right? Bein' returned even after I gave it away. Lucky? More like *cursed* ballpoint pen." Ni - "Why don't you just throw it away?" B - "I get the feelin' somethin' bad would happen if I did." Ni - "Then how about handing it in to the police as lost property?" B - "Ooh. That's just the ticket!" (This radio drama tale becomes relevant in a sad way on the omnibus film In the Woods.)

So begins the enlightening taxi ride tale, *None of your Business.* Nagashima - "Good evening, everyone. At last, I got so impatient that I successfully tracked down the taxi. Moreover, I was concerned about the transmitter's battery, so I brought a bunch of likely replacements. It was quite a feat to change the battery. The audio dropped out half-way through as a result, but please just ignore that. I was deliberating whether I should stream this or not, but...... it doesn't appear to expose my identity so... it's probably fine. Besides, I didn't have very many usable recordings this week anyways. Well then, without further ado." 0:30: And so Nagoshima and Odokawa interact. O - "A student?" N - "Huh? Oh, yes, I am." O - "A high school student?" N - "Your point being?" O - "I was just thinking that catching a taxi must be a bit of a splurge for such a young person... did you drop something?" N - "Oh, no, it's nothing." O - "Settle down then, why don't you?" N - "My apologies." O - "Have I picked you up before?" N - "No, this is the first time. What makes you ask?" O - "Because it was a direct dispatch request." N - "Ahh. Must have just been a coincidence." Odokawa - Well, giraffes aren't that rare." Nagashima - Is that so? Found it! O - "Hm?" N " - Nothing!" O - "What're you-" … N - "-they're *so* entertaining, right!" O - "I do quite enjoy listening to the radio." N - "Honestly, they're amazing!" O - "What exactly is it about them that makes them so amazing?" N - "The group running the newcomer theater scene back in Osaka when Homosapiens debuted was 'French Stag Beetle', who were six years older." O - "Yeah, I've heard of them." N - "They were very popular in Osaka at the time." O - "Wait a minute. It must have been at least ten years since Homosapiens made their debut. How do you even know about them? Not to mention the fact it was in Osaka?" N - "I've seen way more comedy than you'd think for someone of my age. Between the internet, magazines, and live performances, it's not that unreasonable." O - "I see. And?" N - "The theater utilizes a pyramid system, with three groups at the top, including French Stag Beetle. Then ranks B, C, and D, in descending order below that. At the time, Homosapiens was still among the riff-raff who couldn't even reach the bottom tier. Although a ranking swap competition was held regularly, young newbies only in their first or second years were unable to enter the pyramid. That *was* the norm, but, believe it or not, the unknown Homosapiens steadily kept securing wins right out of the gate!" O - "Hmm." N - "Eventually, they earned the right to challenge for the top tier, and guess who they were matched up against? Yes, it was French Stag Beetle! Their routine at the time was about mocking people who are praised inside their own echo chamber, and don't dare step foot outside of it. Which happened to be *exactly* the kind of situation French Stag Beetle was in! Unfortunately, they lost since it wasn't well-received at the venue. But, it wasn't long before they were noticed by the industry." O - "Not bad." N - "They were featured in magazine spreads in the blink of an eye. Homosapiens made the rounds at all the events, and were at the forefront of their generation-" O - "If that's the case, why aren't they popular?" N - "Because they *look* shabby." O - *"That's* why?" N - "It's not the *sole* reason. Other groups are popular despite that. I wonder why... for the past three or four years, even without the push from their agency, I feel like they've become too focused on making routines for use in competitions, and fallen into a vicious cycle where they're losing sight of their own uniqueness. Also, Shibagaki-san is someone who's used to winning, so he's bad at making fun of himself. He's got no charm. Baba-san however has no worries in that area." O - "If you like comedy so much, why don't *you* try your hand at it?" N - "This isn't limited just to comedy, but... nobody is less talented than amateurs who look down their noses at professionals. Like those guys who 'keep score' at home. I know I'm better than them at least, but... anyone who dares to compete outside their circle is amazing." O - "So that's how it is, huh." N - "I *am* going to, though." O - "Make up your mind." N - "Shibagaki-san is *not* the kind of person who should be working part-time. That's why I want to do something about it. O - "Hmm. We've arrived. Is around here okay?" N - "Oh, that's right! I found this." O - "Huh? That was still there?" N - "This belongs to the Homosapiens, you know." O - "Oh. I had no idea." N - "Please return it to them." O - "Ehhh. Guess I just have to contact their office? What a bother-"

ほんとおもしろいアニメだった

アニメの話の内容じゃないの喋られるの邪魔だよな

兄を思い、許したいけど法律が許さないというシーンの泣き声の演技が素晴らしすぎて思わず、泣きました。 兄の声も素晴らしかった 素晴らしい味のあるアニメに仕上がっておりました。

こんなに見応えのあるアニメ久しぶりで一気見しました。 ダイアンのお二人の声本当に素晴らしかったです。 味のあるアニメでした。

最後人間に戻ったところで、動物である世界線ではなく、主人公が見えてた世界ってわかって衝撃だった。

全ての伏線回収、話の構成、音楽、全てが見事で素晴らしくプライムビデオにて今さらながら一気見をしました。 かなり見応えのある作品でした。 映画もやってるとのこと。 見てみます。

「幸せのボールペン」の関わりは一体何なんだ？所有者が変わったりするし

馬場がこんな頑張って喋ってるのが想像できないw映像付きでみたいw

【速報】 東京都練馬区で居酒屋の店主が腹部に包丁を刺されて苦しんでいる姿が住民に発見されました､被害者のタエ子さんは幸い回復し被害者の証言によると､犯人の特徴は「白い髪で二階堂ルイていう子と同じ姿だった」と言っています。現在も捜査が続いております。

Amazing job tbh 🔥💯💓

Hehehe cute police twins😅

LOVE ME TENDAAA 😂😍😭

ほんともっと色んな人に見られて欲しいな 神アニメ

芸人のホモサピエンスより山本さんのキレ芸の方が面白いw

これ以降、期待してたけどないよね？ミキもそうだけど声優でもっと出して欲しい…もう業界が飽和状態なのかな？😅

めっちゃ上手かった

こいつガチ好き恋した

人は飛べないもんね…

動物なのにズーデン、鳥を飼う、変だなぁと思ってたら…

三矢ユキ……悲しい…

ヤノさんってなんかすごく幼さが残ってる感じがするんだよね。チョイスするワードとかもなんだけど、ドブさんに対しての愛憎悪の反抗期とか、関口に対しての無垢な信頼とか……それが幼少期の事があってだとするととても辛い

うまい

こわ！！！！！

この映画アニメの総集編ですか？

アメリカザリガニだ…！

ラップが純粋に下手すぎる

このアニメで一番ビビったのは主人公役の人が花江夏樹な事

最初から全部説明されてたんだ ネタバレなのに伏線回収のように感じる

トッププロたる所以すぎる

Back for more, and again, many thanks to the wiki, here come *Odokawa's Humming:* Nagashima - "Good evening, everyone. I regret to inform you that the worst-case scenario has transpired. The long and short of it is... the transmitter appears to have been left behind in a taxi. That being the case, this time it's just a middle-aged taxi driver talking to himself. He's quite gung-ho about it too. Err. Dear people who have nothing better to do, or are slaving away at work. Whatever. Please enjoy this as a backing track whilst you cut your nails, or something. If this goes on for much longer, I'm considering directly retrieving it myself. You can easily figure out the driver's identity if you put your mind to it. Well then, without further ado." 0:38: Back to Odokawa. O - "Roppongi ...sure is deserted today. Busy shift again today... oh! Suddenly craving a beef bowl... maybe since I had fish yesterday. Yeah, it was...uh, amberjack. Grilled amberjack. Amazing! That license plate number was 66-66. … O - "Shiba Park...up straight ahead." (Shiba Park is a popular date spot due to its proximity to Tokyo Tower) "Sure is nice weather today... taxis sure are facing hard times everywhere... what do I wanna eat today... oh. Chocolate sauce as a topping!? Spare me! Fried chicken is perfectly fine on its own. Yeah... gonna have a beef bowl today. Going to the Yamabiko is also a good option-crap, where'd that bicycle come from!" … O - "'Asset management starting from 1000 yen.' Yeah... won't be needing that." … O - "Wonder what kinda business the people walking around at this hour are up to. Gonna grab some milk and head home." … O - "This traffic light here... wow... that sure is a super long truck… the turning radius on that thing is amazing. Green light." … O - ♪ Sitting in Shiba Park ♪ Just the two of us ♪ Having a (bento) picnic … O - "Tokyo Tower really is stunning when you see from the car like this. Sure lives up to its name... a sight to behold. Looks chilly outside." … O - "Darts, pool… are those fun? Ooh, what's that? Looks like a fight. The guy whose head, from behind, resembled those handhold knobs they have on the top of the Shinkansen seats seemed kinda pissed off. Oh, who was that opossum?" … O - "Full steam ahead... the speed limit is 40 km/h. This area sure is quiet..." … O - "Nothing but construction work. (hums the bento song) Oh, it turned green." … "Tokyo Tower! Up close and personal! Good thing there's a traffic light there. Otherwise, you'd just keep on driving through. More like, it'd be dangerous if there wasn't a traffic light... going straight down this winding road. Green light. If you go along the road here, you'll reach the base of Tokyo Tower. Turn right here... ah, yeah, right turn it is." … O - "That jogging granny sure has some pep in her step..." … O - "Check out that truck line up." … O - ♪ Waiting at Fudanotsuji (Fudanotsuji is an intersection from which you can prominently see Tokyo Tower) ♪ Just the two of us ♪ Having a (bento) picnic (Take notes that this, 5.6, 6.7, and 7.8 occur between animated series Eps. 6 and 7.)

Back to Nagoshima, on *Lunchtime Gourmet on Location* Nagoshima - "Good evening, everyone. Boy do I have a treat for you this week. Yes, believe it or not, I've gotten my hands on a private recording of *the* Homosapiens! It sure would be exciting if it got handed around to other comedians! It'd also be great if it just stayed with the Homosapiens, though. It's such a shame that due to the radio signal I can only pick up a few minutes each day. Well then, without further ado, enjoy!" 0:26: This time, the subjects are Homosapiens comedy duo members Kensuke Shibagaki the boke wild boar and Atsuya Baba the tsukkomi horse. Must say, their humor and dialogue can be quite something... Shibagaki - "Ahh, don't wanna be awake! What's the time? Oh, this is upside down. Where the heck did I put my glasses? Oh, that's right, I was out drinkin' til dawn-Ouch! Tch! So damn annoyin'. Found them! It's barely gone midday. Could've slept in longer, since it's my day off and all... Tsk. No messages of gratitude from that young 'un I kindly took out for drinks last night, I see! Kids these days have no respect for their elders. I *was* the one who picked up the tab, y'know! Sure, the drinks might've been dirt cheap, but still. Irregardless of that, we're just talkin' common courtesy here! No harm in sayin' 'Cheers for the advice', or 'Thanks for the funny story' at the very least. Well, I guess I *was* just trash-talkin' Bonnou Illumination the whole time... bit chilly, eh. Maybe I should just go back to sleep. This is useless… stuffy! This futon is too stuffy! Oh, should watch that program with the meerkats poppin' their heads out that I recorded yesterday. Only that kind of footage can heal me now." Baba (on TV) - "...and now it's time for our WHAT'RE YA EATING FOR LUNCH TODAY? segment!" (In standard Japanese, "jibun" is a 1st-person pronoun, but in the Kansai region it can be used as a casual 2nd-person pronoun, so "ya" is used to try to get a similar point across.) S - "Couldn't have picked a worse time to turn on the TV." B (TV) - "...and we're off and runnin'! Uhh, yes, in this segment, we ask random people on the street if we can join them for lunch-" S - "First of all, using "ya" to address people makes you sound like a country bumpkin. Kansai locals are the only ones who reckon there's nothin' weird about using it." (Shibagaki is criticizing the use of "jibun" to mean "you" instead of "I", as people who aren't from Kansai would find it confusing.) B (TV) - "We've come to Ginza this time a.k.a The Gin!" (It's an outdated wordplay where they swapped the syllables of "Ginza" into "Za Gin") S - "Nobody calls it that anymore. B (TV) - "Shall we try talkin' to that lady over there? She sure does look like she's well-off! Um, uh, 'scuse me, uh, do you have a moment? Did you see her eyes? She glared at me like that woman in the bus scene at the start of Joker!" S - "This guy is about two years outta sync with the real world." B (TV) - "Shall we try talkin' to that intimidatin' young man next? On second thought... he's probably just goin' to buy some instant noodles from 7/11… did you see that?! He just got into a Lamborghini! How's a guy like that so rich?!" S - "This preface is pointless. As pointless as the whistlin' sections in karaoke. B (TV) - "Oh! Take a gander at that stylish gent over there. Let's try talkin' to him! 'Scuse me! Can you spare a minute?" Man (on TV) - "Huh? Yeah, I guess." B (TV) - "Say it with me now... WHAT'RE YA EATING FOR LUNCH TODAY?" S - "Ugh. They couldn't make this sound anymore forced if they tried." Man (TV) - "Sushi." B (TV) - "Seriously!? That's Tokyo for you! Can we accompany you?" Man (TV) - "S-sure." S - "This is *so* obviously set-up. Who on earth would *willingly* have lunch with a third-rate comedian." B (TV) - "Well, here we are. Since we're at a restaurant with delicious fish harvested from all across Japan, let's... gyo-gyo-gyo-gyo-gyo!" (This is a *terrible* pun - "gyo" means fish.) B (TV) - "I'm aimin' to eat 90 or so pieces of sushi... Chief! What do you recommend?!" S - "Awful. Just awful. Scripted or not, it's goddamn awful." B (TV) - "Order's up! It's an assortment of famous Oma Tuna!" (Oma is a city in northern Japan well-regarded for it's high quality tuna.) B (TV) - "What a spread! Let's dig in!" (Cue awkward silence) S - "This pause is far too pregnant...and the verdict is? B (TV) - "Delicious!" S - "Kill yourself! No point in livin' if that's all you've got to say!" B (TV) - "...and this one is..." Shibagaki - "I'm listenin'." Baba (TV) "...delicious!" S - "Quit your job right this instant. If you can't think of anythin' funny, then it's game over. Man (TV) - "Lean cuts of Oma Tuna have a strong flavor-" S - "This fella sounds like he's readin' off a script." B (TV) -"Next up, fatty tuna! Look how it shines! Almost seems a waste to eat it!" S - "This is the make-or-break moment... Baba (TV) - (Just silence) S - "Just give birth already!" B (TV) - "...delicious!" S - "This is no gig for a comedian. Narrator (TV) - "Even though he talks for a living, Baba continues to eat without saying anything of value." (Cue canned laughter from TV) B (TV) - "Look out, I might go to *ya* town next!" S - "Now I'm just pissed off. Gotta phone him... hello, Baba? B - "Oh, Shibagaki. What's up?" S - "What're you doin'?" B - "Just finished havin' lunch with the TV crew. S - "Tchah." B - "What is it?" S - "I saw it. That "WHAT'RE YA EATING" segment of yours." B - "Oh, it already aired, did it?" S - "I mistook it for a fever-induced nightmare." B - "How? S - "'Cause it was like bein' in hell." B - "That's just how daytime gourmet programs are." S - "I'd rather watch those ads that pop up when you're playin' games on your phone." B - "I'm just doin' it to help make us successful." S - "I don't *wanna* be successful if *that's* the price of entry." B - "You were the one who said you wanted us to follow in Bonnou Illumination's footsteps!" S - "I heard a rumor, but is it true that last year, you congratulated Bonnou Illumination when they advanced to the finals of the N-1?" B - "Damn right I did. I was overjoyed for them, and glad to see that hard work *does* pay off-" S - "You got a screw loose or somethin'? Doesn't matter if they came before or after us, don't welcome the success of those in the same industry! Don't show support for them on Twitter! Be resentful! Feel so resentful you take your anger out on household items, or scream in the shower! Don't fawn over them! Treat *everyone,* from the bigwigs to the small fry, as your enemy! Aside from common courtesies, disregard your colleagues! Don't praise them even if you *did* reckon they were funny! Keep your compliments superficial, and then renounce them from the bottom of your heart! Believe yourself to be superior! Become so self-involved you snatch all the fans away from other comedians! Wack your girlfriend or your mates if they praise any comedians except for you! For instance, if any newbies tell you you're funny, believe instead that they're just *makin'* fun of you! There's no way *I'd* be able to just waltz on over and praise another comedian, even if I *did* reckon they were the bee's knees! I'd sprint home fists clenched, grindin' my teeth! B - "I'm beggin' you to look at the bigger picture. Give a man a little credit. I'm workin' my ass off here." S - "For now, I refuse." B - "Why're you treatin' me like an unprompted app review request..." S - *"The point is,* you need to be more selective. Our name's on the line. Either that, or retire." B - "Why're those my only two options?!" S - "Then, slowly walk into the sea fully clothed." B - "Are you *tryin'* to make my parents cry or somethin'!?" S - "Gradually, go deeper and deeper..." B - "Mn." S - "...until the water reaches above your head. Then, close your eyes." B - "Wouldn't I die if I did that!?" S - "No, no, don't look back at me. B - "Why can't I!?" S - "Keep goin', further and further." B - "What's the end game here!?" S - "All the way over there." B - "Over *where!?"* S - "Far, far, far, away. To the opposite shore." B - "Oh, so I *do* get to live then!?" S- "Go, and never come back." B - "Stop horsin' around!" S - "I'm serious. Dead serious." B " - "Wait, you've got my ballpoint pen, don't you!" S - "Oh, this? Didn't realize it was yours." B - "It was a present from my girlfriend..." S - "Are you implyin' that you want me to return it?" B - "It brings good fortune to those who posses it As a matter of fact, *my* work has steadily been increasin'..." S - "Don't do it, man. There's no turnin' back once you head down the spiritual path." B - "Hey! Was just thinkin' it'd be nice if *you* started hittin' it big too... good things're supposed to happen if you pass it on to somebody else. S - "Hmm... is that how it works..." B - "You don't seem so skeptical all of a sudden!" S - "Nah, not like I believe that crap. B - "Who've you got in mind?" S - "It'd piss me off if a comedian I gave it to became successful." B - "What'd be wrong with that!?" S - "Guess I'll give it to a senior at my part-time job. Well, I say 'senior' but he's actually way younger than me. B - "So, you don't care if *that* guy gets lucky?" S - "Nah, no skin off my nose. He's just a harmless idol fanboy."

Now, back for more. Enter Nagoshima, again, for *Take it to the grave❤️* N - "Good evening, everyone. I had hoped my previous video would go a little more viral but I guess it did as well as could be expected. Was simply a conversation between a doctor and a patient, after all. I'll admit I even thought about making some money off it if possible but that's looking unlikely. Moving on this week I bring you a recording of, yes, believe it or not, *that* idol group. Now *this* is content worth hearing. Probably. Well then, without further ado." 0:25: The subjects this time around are the Mystery Kiss girls Shiho Ichimura (calico cat, masked, and loves baths and accompanying bath bombs), Yuki Mitsuya (black cat, masked, curious green eyes with a tuft on the top of her head, and loves fried chicken), and their lead Rui Nikaido (toy poodle, unmasked, quite somber despite her cutely optimistic pop idol publicity). That's all to say without spoiling too much... oh, and apologies if the transcript may have some flawed timing: Ichimura - "Aren't you like, super scared?" Mitsuya - "Of what?" Ichi - "Nikaido-san." Mitsu - "Ah. You mean how she said she 'needs to have a talk' with us? Yeah, not very reassuring. Any idea what it's about?" Ichi - "She probably just wants to like, criticize our dance moves, or whatever." Mitsu - "Shall we take a guess? At what kind of snide opening remark she'll go with this time." Ichi - "Hmm... how about: 'I'm terribly sorry, but...'? Mitsu - "Uncanny! It's so predictable of her to like, pointlessly 'apologize' *before* she shouts at you. Crazy, right?" Ichi - "Oh, oh! What about..." Mitsu - "'This may be none of my business, but...'? Oh yeah that one's crazy. Ichi - "It *definitely* just means she's gonna go ahead and stick her nose in anyways. Wait! There's also..." Mitsu - "'I don't mean to sound harsh, but…' OMG, that one's LEGIT crazy!" Ichi - Straight. Up. Crazy. The sheer amount of superficial phrases used in Japan is crazy!" (Sound of door opening and then closing) Nikaido - "Hey, so… I think it's important for us to get closer with one another." Ichi - "Huh? I thought we *were* close..." Ni - "No like, *really* close." Mitsu - "Maybe we could like, go on a trip somewhere together?" Ichi - "Nice idea! I wanna go someplace with an outdoor bath!" Ni - "That could work too but, I'm thinking something a little more short-term..." Ichi - "What's the rush?" Ni - "If we don't know much about each other, we won't have any anecdotes to talk about during our live performances, right? Our emcee duties are only gonna keep increasing from here on out too." Ichi - "I see your point..." Ni - "We don’t wanna become the kind of idols who bring up baseless trivia, like being able to read auras, or that they 'saw a leprechaun', or the kind who can only get weak laughs off the back of quips made by competent people, right?" Ichi - "I didn't realize *that* was your mental image of idols..." Ni - "The same probably goes for comedians and etc. but, I feel like nowadays there's a preference towards groups whose members are on good terms." Mitsu - "Agreed. Real life is already filled with enough disagreements and hostility as it is." Ichi - "Okay, but *how* can we get closer faster?" Ni - "By sharing secrets." Mitsu - "Wouldn't that like, y'know, defeat the purpose of something being a secret?" Ni - "Which is *why* we'll make it into a game. Each of us writes down a 'big secret', a 'small secret', and a 'lie' on three separate pieces of paper. Nobody will know who wrote what." Mitsu - "By 'big secret' do you mean like, a *hardcore* one?" Ni - "Yeah. The kind you'd take with you to the grave." Ichi - "But, if we don't know *who* wrote them, or *which* ones are lies, then we can't really use them on stage and stuff, can we?" Mitsu - "Good point! Not to mention, you'd be in trouble if a hardcore secret got out..." Ni - "Don’t worry. This is just to foster a 'partners-in-crime' atmosphere. The fact that a lie is mixed in gives you a way out, so to speak." Ichi - "Even so... Might be fun, I guess?" Ni - "Let's just give it a shot for now!" Mitsu - "Wait, wait, wait! Like, *hardcore* hardcore?" Ni - "For the last time, yes." Mitsu - "Dunno if I can even think of one..." Ichi - "Gotta disguise my handwriting..." Mitsu - "...hmm..." Ichi - "...umm... oh!" Mitsu - "...a secret... hmm..." Ichi - "...and…" Mitsu - "...this one, maybe..." Ni - "Now we... mix them all up! Aaaand... randomly read them out one-by-one! Make sure to keep a straight-face. Mitsuya-san, you go first." Mitsu - "Okay. 'I've had plastic surgery.'" Ichi - "'I bad-mouthed a group member on the internet.'" Ni - "'I have a sugar daddy.'" Mitsu - "'I'm doing couch casting.'" Ichimura - "'I killed somebody.'" Ni - "'I'm married.'" Mitsuya - "'I'm dating a comedian.'" Ichi - "'Incense sticks.'" Nikaido - "'I dumped a dead body.'" Ichi - "Hold up... only *three* of these are supposed to be lies!?" Nikaido - *"All* of them are crazy!" Mitsu - "This is too creepy!" Ichi - "The obvious lies have to be, uh, that one...and that one..." Ni - "What's up with 'incense sticks' though?" Ichi - "Secret... incense sticks? Hmm... Ni - "Wait, they're something you *literally* take with you to (burn at) someone's grave! Ichi - "Crazy! That's totally meant to be a punchline to what you said earlier!" Ni - "Err, more importantly, what's the deal with that pen of yours?" Ichi - "This? It's a 'Lucky Ballpoint Pen'." Mitsu - "A *what?"* Ichi - "It's supposed to bring good fortune whilst in your possession. Then, if you pass it on to someone else, the good fortune will follow. Apparently. I got it from our manager, Yamamoto-san." Ni - "Who did Yamamoto-san get it from?" Ichi - "He said a taxi driver gave it to him." Mitsu - "So, *has* it granted you any good fortune?" Ichi - "Well, we were able to release a CD, and there's our upcoming event too!" Mitsu - "Those things were arranged *before* you got the pen." Ni - "Hmm... sounds interesting. Can I have it next? Ichi - "Hmm? Sure, here you go-" (audio cuts off) (Take notes that this seems to be set between the animated show's fifth and sixth eps. Same for Audio Drama 3.5.)

Just watching this after seeing the show proper and to prepare for the In the Woods movie. Will also leave English translations for anyone who's very interested in all this and yet isn't well versed in the Japanese language; thank the show's wiki for these, by the way. Here goes... Satoshi Nagashima, the giraffe schoolboy, also known as the constructive critic of Homosapiens, in this tale, *The Lucky Ballpoint Pen* "Uhh, good evening everyone. The recording I'm about to play for you is just something I happened to intercept but, I think I'll start streaming them every week. As for how I came across these conversations, does anybody know what 'IEM recordings' are? To put it simply, you can tap into the frequency of the microphones used during concerts and etc. with a specialized radio receiver. It’s a hobby of mine, you see, listening to concerts that I can't afford to actually go to myself. I only ever did it to enjoy them privately but, one day, totally by accident, my receiver happened to tune into a wiretap, and what I heard was extremely interesting, so I'm planning to stream them every week from now on. Make sure not to misunderstand. It’s not like I was the one who planted the bug, okay? Now then, without further ado, to commemorate the inaugural stream, let's listen to a conversation that I'm assuming took place in a doctor's consultation room." 0:56: Enter Ayumu Gouriki, the gorilla doctor, and also simply known as a good friend to his patient, and fellow companion in this here "episode", Hiroshi Odokawa... simply put, the main character and subject of Odd Taxi, so to not spoil what happens: Gouriki - "Odokawa, aren't you lonely living by yourself?" Odokawa - "Not particularly." G - "What about when you catch a cold?" O - "Okay, I'll admit that can be a rough time." G - "Exactly! So what *do* you do?" O - "My landlord, to whom I've long been indebted, brings me satsuma mandarins." G - "Ooh, that sure is nice of them to do that." O - "I also maintain a stockpile of items befitting my solitary lifestyle for when I get sick." G - "Like what?" O - "Like, frozen udon." G - "I guess you can't underestimate frozen meals nowadays, huh." O - "I tell you, they're incredible. Fried rice, Chinese dumplings, the list goes on." G - "Hn." O - "Not to mention frozen meals *also* make doing the dishes a breeze." G - "Washing up whilst you're sick would probably be a pain in the ass, huh." O - "Y'know that thing that kinda looks like a zaru? What's it called? It's shaped like a bowl but is full of holes." G - "Ahhh, yeah, I know what you're talking about, it's made of stainless steel, right?" O - "There is *no* resistance when you wash it." G - "I'm not following you..." O - "Y'know, like when you're running a spoon under the tap and the water hits it at the wrong angle and sprays everywhere?" G - "Hn." Odokawa - "It's the complete opposite of that. The hole-y bowl’s level of resistance, that is." G - "Hn." O - "Conversely, now that I think about it, when you’re washing chopsticks, it feels like you’re getting a 'two-for-one' deal. Wait, what’s the matter, Gouriki?" G - "Look, I'm sorry. I can’t relate since I don't do the washing up. To be honest, I'm not at all familiar with frozen meals nowadays either." O - "I take issue with several things you just said. You should definitely wash the dishes, and eat frozen meals every now and then. Don't you feel sorry for your wife?" G - "Well, about that..." O - "No, no, I get it. Lemme guess what you're gonna say. Something like, 'we just use the dishwasher', or 'we mostly eat out"'. Correct?" G - "Ah, no... I mean, actually, we have a housekeeper... to do the chores and stuff for us..." O - "(clicks tongue)" G - "Hmph. Do *you* ever cook?" O - "Sure do. Sometimes." G - "What do you make?" O- "I stir-fry." G - *"What* do you stir-fry?" O - "Everything." G - "No, I mean what dishes specifically, like yasai itame." O - "I repeat, *everything.* Pretty much anything is tasty after you slather it in oil and fry it up." G - "You can look up recipes on the internet too, huh." O - "Not me, I dunno how to use the internet." G - "How do you know what to use then?" O - "I just eyeball the ingredients. Works out fine." G - "But isn't it hard to prepare single portions?" O - "I can always just chuck the leftovers in the freezer if there are any. That's right, it all comes back to frozen meals. Impressive, aren't they?" G - "Hmm…" O - *"What?"* G - "It's just, you really give off that 'bachelor' energy, huh." O - "I don't understand your point. Well then, I'm heading home." G - "Hang on, we're not done with the examination yet!" O - "Oh, is that what we've been doing this entire time? By the way, something's been bothering me for a while now. What's that you're holding?" G - "It's a medical chart." O - "No, not *that-"* G - "This is a medical clinic, what did you think I was writing!?" O - "I thought maybe you were sketching." G - "Do *you* 'sketch' in your taxi whilst waiting for the traffic lights to change?" O - "We're getting off-track, I was referring to your *pen."* G - "Oh, this?" O - "It looks far too cutesy for your tastes." G - "This is a 'lucky ballpoint pen'." O - "Huh?" G - "You don't know? They're all the rage at the moment, apparently. If you closely keep it on your person, and then hand it off to another, good fortune shall follow." O - "That sounds like something a grade school girl would believe." G - "Here, I'll give it to you." O - "Who did you even get it from in the first place?" G - "Uhh, Yam- (audio cuts off)" (Take notes that this seems to be set between the animated show's first and second episodes.)

Just finished rewatching this excellent series, and before checking out that audio drama and the In the Woods movie... by gar, can't believe this song is ClariS' "Connect" all over again with the unnerving foreshadowing.

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