Ayano's Theory of Happiness (English Cover)【Will Stetson】「アヤノの幸福理論」

[@willstetson]

if jin sees this ily

[@glitteringsunlight7048]

Would you remake Additional Memory? The mixing in this series has gotten a lot better.

[@thecrispyacorn]

Did you just like your own comment? xD

[@NATONIOZ]

mr stetson pls sing kachulus intro

[@thelastcube.]

This was awesome man!

[@Re1nhard]

If Will sees this ily

[@tsopaira]

Nobody: Will: Ayanos theory of happiness Everyone: **Crying intensely**

[@kiring2297]

Tsopaira We should just make this comment on every video- If you saw mine on lost time memory-

[@friesguy5467]

Haha you fool! I wear heelies to hide my feelies

[@tsopaira]

@@kiring2297 ye

[@tsopaira]

@@friesguy5467 Can I have some heelies too?

[@friesguy5467]

@@tsopaira no but you can has chezburger

[@Malhare_o19]

One of the saddest things about Ayano to me now is honestly the fact that what she is can be perspective based. Yes, she is a Hero, hell a Messiah and a Saint even. But her actions can be used to describe a Fool, a Clown even. The song Pierrot by KEI shows a very similar character after all. A person that sacrifices their own happiness for others is both a Hero and a Fool in their own ways, because while you may reserve others. You are also harming someone in tandem, even if you are only directly causing yourself pain, there are others that care enough to be harmed by your own sadness. Ayano is a Hero, as she sacrificed everything to ensure her siblings had a future. But she is also a Fool, as she took away their big sister from them. She is both a Hero and a Fool, and this is why we all love her. Unfortunately she is not a Role Model, as no one should aspire to be a sacrificial lamb.

[@dolphinhandz1]

It's interesting that you mention that. In tarot readings, the card of the Fool represents the person taking the journey; the hero of the story.

[@sandybrown3373]

Were is this story from? I want to see it!

[@teh_user5199]

@Dark Shadow Storm there´s also the manga links to everything are in the kagepro subreddit

[@sal4487]

Ok so the "Kagerou project" has more than one media, eg songs and manga. In the story the world gets 'reset' so there are multiple 'routes' (you could also call them timelines but routes it the correct term). The whole story follows the pattern: songs, manga, light novels and anime because the anime is where the world doesn't get reset and the main characters win. From songs to anime they are connected, not just remade in different forms of media.

[@reeddragon5250]

just if, in this world you can sacrifice all of you have to other without having a faith in return. same thing like MC from Oregairu, Haciman who always sacrifice himself but either way hurting people around him

[@jaytek7574]

How to enjoy this song Step one: try not to cry Step two: cry a lot

[@jasminemiller7485]

May add the additional step: lie down?

[@remenant7372]

FEAR NOT BROTHER! FOR I HAVE FIGURED OUT HOW TO ESCAPE THE SADNESS! Just think of the CG from the anime. Your sadness will be replaced with terror and pleas to god that the suffering of having to see that in your mind will end.

[@hithere8789]

I was moving on dude. Why did you hit me again with the feels truck.

[@intenseschadenfreude6828]

It's always that damned truck

[@heartheater07]

Damn truck.

[@intenseschadenfreude6828]

Truck-kun x Hiyori, Truck-kun x Hibiya, it Truck-kun x the feels. The time loop for Truck-kun x the feels happens everytime I hear a Kagerou Daze song, so I've been with Truck-kun muuuuuuch longer than those other two.

[@omumafu6346]

bro i think you might be hiyori/hibiya

[@Auxieliatrix]

I just noticed the paper crane from toumei answer at 3:47 and my heart decided to shoot itself :(

[@nathang9644]

I didn't know hearths could do that

[@shiryogames765]

@@nathang9644 I didn't know hearths could that either. Or hearts.

[@katzecafe]

SAME

[@rosieanox7557]

Thank you so much for doing this series omg

[@pixistr]

I thought I'd emotionally prepared myself for this... Turns out I was wrong.

[@noah1880]

OH YOU HAVE A KOKICHI'S PICTURE. Here I admit I was thinking in Kokichi too and I cried, f

[@user-wu8qc9bb3e]

@@noah1880 old comment, but there is a vid. Of theory of happiness but with kokichi perspective.

[@noah1880]

@@user-wu8qc9bb3e Yes! I saw it later and I cried again TwT

[@user-wu8qc9bb3e]

@@noah1880 me too hahahaha, Damn these onion cutting ninjas.

[@PixelGlitch64]

Although I haven't seen the base media for this song, It reminds me of someone close to me who recently passed. Me and two of my best friends were struggling to get back up on our feet after what we've just went through...and a girl appeared out of nowhere to help us. I tried my best to get close to her and she shared a lot of information to me that in the eyes of other's would be john wick's level of lethal. But no matter how much pain me and my two best friends went through, she would always be there to help us through it and protect us when something threatened our lives once again. However...she wasn't taking care of herself because of it. She kept trying to push back her pained voice as she kept up a bright smile while facing us. Later on she didn't appear for a while...and her appearances at our usual hangout spot would slowly go to once a month...until she wouldn't appear at all. My friend told me she went on a mission to help someone in another country and that she wouldn't be back for a while, so I waited for her to come back so I could congratulate her on the success! ...She died on her way back. We were all devastated when we got the news of her passing. That girl was only in my life for a year, and yet she's had more impact on it than anyone else within my lifetime. Always putting other's before herself, doing anything she could to ensure our safety...She was a modern hero. Although her last act was going on a mission to save someone else in another place, and she perished while returning home, she will forever be known as a hero. I've tried my best to keep up her work and protect the others as she did, but this song resembles who she was to a pin point accuracy. So wish me luck, and thank you for reading my tale.

[@ratfish76]

if ayano sees this ily

[@ayanotateyama]

Thanks, I love you too

[@luckydragonwolf]

@@ayanotateyama holy shit ayano real??

[@jaciewhite7120]

I’m crying, this is the most beautiful cover I’ve ever heard of Ayano’s Theory

[@aloraichu4714]

I love this song in general, your voice fits it well. The song brings me to tears normally, but your voice added to it makes me sob like a baby. If any of you are interested, this is how I grew up, because i relate to this song: There is a warning for you who may be triggered. I am the oldest of four sisters. I am fifteen, and my sisters are now five, six, and twelve. I am starting high school. I grew up kind of sad, probably because of chemicals in my brain. There is a history of that in my famly. In sixth grade, my pawpaw had a stroke. I was also being bullied in school. My life was terrible, and i felt my family hated me too. My dad works from home, and my twelve year old sister was very busy with her friends. My mom's sisters and brother could not/would not help with my pawpaw, and the stroke left him parylzed in his left side and can no longer walk and needs a sitter. He was in a coma for about a month or two, pretty sure, in and out of different hospitals, and he lived far from my house. Since he was so high maintance, my mom bravely went there every weekend for most of the year. She has a huge heart and I admire her greatly. My dad was busy and my twelve year old sister was also busy, so there was my little sisters too. No one could handle them, so my mom left me, the big sister, in charge of them whilst she worked hard to help my pawpaw. I had bad depression so i felt as if my problems were insignifacant. Now, years have passed and my sisters and i are close as can be. In late 2019, I attempted suicide, and it messed with my brain and muscles so sometimes i suck at spelling and my legs were too weak to walk for a few days. Now, yesterday, I just won an art contest and got to meet the mayor. I have come so far, and i got accepted into the high school of my choice. I am working on a story with themes I wish i had when i wanted to end myself. Its been in production since January, and I hope to adapt it to animation in the future since I animate. I watch Pokemon with my sisters and they love animal crossing when i play it with them. They are my pride and joy, and I am proud of how they've grown. We went to disney world and while my parents and other sister rode extreme rides, i rode the small rides with my sisters. I took a few pictures of them and seeing their smiling eyes (wearing masks) are enough to keep me living. The youngest shares my birthday, so happy birthday. I also have a hedgehog now, so I can get a cockatiel once i move out because its good practice and my mom is allergic to dander. Her name is Skidoo and she means a lot to me as well. I truly love being alive.

[@brokenrecord1323]

How are you now, friend? I hope you and your sisters are doing well! Stay strong!

[@blah1240]

I hope You and your family are doing great! Your story had me sobbing, your sisters are lucky to have you as their big sis

[@kaichiku6335]

This is going to be awesome, I feel it. Edit : Well then, my favourite Kagepro song being covered is really amazing ! You did a really good job Will ! And thanks to David for his lyrics as usual !

[@B0PS]

Your channel is our theory of happiness ❤️

[@isfet5730]

Dammit, beat me to it.

[@necrophetamine]

Thank you so much for covering the series. Kagerou Project means so much to me, and seeing that the Project is still getting enjoyed by many makes my heart so full.

[@supermariobasti]

Will’s voice is so soothing. Songs like this really suit you

[@kippie8297]

This is my favorite song and always makes me cry and this version is just as amazing You’re the best Will (If Will sees this ILY)

[@enderesting]

this is so soft sounding my heart is already broken... thank you will :,3

[@StudentCleric]

I'd never heard this song before but holy shit, this hit me so hard in my oldest child of four sore spot. I've been listening to this on repeat crying for like 20 minutes because it just captures this specific fear and devotion that you feel as an oldest sibling. Thank you for this song, I needed a good cry.

[@matrick2227]

Will Stetson you never fail to amaze me I was here

[@pluto9317]

will really out here making the best lyrics for the kagerou songs

[@kangaruri2157]

To quote your cover of Fireworks in the Summer's End: "I'm crying [out] again."

[@reirei5902]

Good job covering this song I'm crying again c: also, waiFu Ayano :c

[@ayanotateyama]

Best Waifu.

[@villanueva7833]

You know what? I love your cover and your voice. It's so amazing. Anyway, thank for this series, Kagerous days.

[@conurbicho97]

I started getting emotional when I saw the thumbnail and crying when I heard the song, awesome cover, great voice. Thank you

[@rosieanox7557]

HELL YES! Here early to hear you sing this sad-ass song! I hope you do it justice, but I’m sure you *will*

[@championabovechampions5550]

Dear Mr. Will [Osu] Stetson, please do some covers on japanese or swing arrangement, because all covers that you make in this kinda style are so insanely good, beg of you.

[@nattaponaunhabundit5482]

This is the best cover so far TT Love your clam voice a lot!

[@ResidentGunNut]

Who else literally cried when they heard this cover? The lyrics are so-so-so......I CAN'T THINK! I'M STILL CRYING! THE SONG WAS SAD ENOUGH AS IT IS! THAT'S IT. I'M GOING ON A FEELS TRIP. ANYONE ELSE WANNA JOIN?

[@Unused76785]

“ And so I’ll wish that, you’re happy, and always stay strong, No matter all of the suffering that fate will bring us. So listen closely, this secret of mine as now the sun sets and the day turns to night.” Aaah this cover hurts from Ayano really the whole lyrics hurt. Thanks Will.

[@quinnruddy7010]

Amazing... The lyrics are on a whole ‘nother level And the singing is 11/10

[@intenseschadenfreude6828]

I promised myself I wouldn't cry Why did I lie to myself

[@Auxieliatrix]

My fave song from the series, you nailed it and really broke my heart listening to this :>

[@hypercyte]

help my screen has gone all blurry

[@Kymerahx]

Dare I say... this trumps jubys cover. 🤐🤐🤐 both are amazing of course.

[@kenzie2191]

I mentioned his voice fit Outer Science too well for its own good, but I think the downside is I feel like it doesn’t fit this song. It’s really good, but this song is too personal to Ayano (even in tone, unlike Additional Memory, which is disconnected a little imo) for me to jive with a male singer.

[@guerra3710]

@Mia I will @ you. also, you have to keep in mind that this cover came out last year, while Juby's came out nearly a decade ago so it is more than safe to say that Juby has improved

[@maesyap5816]

I'm sorry but why y'all always compare him to Juby? It's disrespectful

[@dottysdokis]

@@MrToonlink53 funny, i actually like will's lyrics better. juby (at least in her old kagepro covers) seems to go for more literal translations that aren't very grammatically correct in english, while will's flow more naturally to me

[@MrToonlink53]

@@dottysdokis listening to their songs more I do agree with you. I mostly blame me being so used to Juby's lyrics for this song that Will's lyrics sounded off on first listen. Tho I still like Juby's lyrics for this song. Can I just say Will's lyrics for yobanashi deceive is stellar

[@OsamuuDazaiii]

I can really relate to Ayano, I'll do anything to make others happy, even if I'm already hurting or it hurts me in the process.

[@SneakySnek_22]

This song broke my heart... and I loved every second of it. Thank you Will, your voice is amazing.

[@Konez0]

Ayano! My anime hero! Forever ... in my heart! *Salutes*

[@atomisticart]

I'M CRYNG Awesome text&singing! Thank you for not forgetting the Kagerou project fandom :3

[@x_st4rburst_x]

This is my fave kagepro song. A couple months ago I discovered will stetson and didn't realize he sang covers of kagepro songs! I hold this song close to my heart so will singing this makes me incredibly happy!!

[@TsunaSakana]

This was on of my first vocaloid songs and it is one of my favorites still. Thanks for covering it!

[@vionna226]

Me: *listening to this song for nostalgia sake* (10 minutes later) Also Me: *crying while frantically go to Redbubble to buy Kagerou Project Lyrics Merch* Now both my eyes and pocket is empty

[@Ghdkgifhfhdh3]

YES

[@phynta.]

I was here Edit: I've got the Kokichi Ouma version if the video in my mind; I don't think I'm emotionally prepared for this cover.

[@kuru858]

fucking same

[@celty_6835]

Same...

[@cro4645]

-I see a DR fan-

[@celty_6835]

@@cro4645 --three, actually---

[@ameliasj5168]

That video *crushed* my heart

[@Toshella]

Long may he reign. o7 Came here from a Mollymauk animatic, and I absolutely love your voice :)

[@Lucky8r8k]

GODDAMIT! This hits me in every single feel!

[@ichyy0]

i actually cannot express how much i adore this cover and how much i adore will stetson

[@KlevGaming]

What a banger that also makes me a little sad at the same time. Thank you for covering these songs, otherwise my playlist would be only female singers :)

[@catgoddness]

One minute in I'm already crying I love this song so much. You did an amazing job on the song.

[@fandumks3700]

Now I need transparent answer. Beutiful Cover

[@thecrispyacorn]

Sounds like Additional Memory at the beginning. Guess songs related to this have similar themes

[@orvetoralsolo7892]

I dunno why but this still brings me to tears after all these years

[@puppy0cam]

I actually really like the touch of the bells you added to the end of the song.

[@brookdell3686]

YESS!

[@Palmah]

Im crying

[@rjayhowe2300]

Thank you for covering this song Will, your so amazing :)

[@cupcakes4100]

Oh my god your voice❤️😁 and the lyrics is really fitting!! So beautiful along with your voice. Thank you for sing to us

[@cyralis3474]

Now this is gold

[@frostedglitch6443]

I love your singing! No joke your voice is so soothing I passed out.

[@CrowAzathoth]

this literally never fails to make me cry like a baby

[@eruanee]

i didn't think i would still cry because of this song in 2019 but here i am

[@SeraphCLVIII]

I always listen to this song - I wish it was on Spotify too

[@Aceoftheblackspades]

I absolutely love this cover, and I wanted to ask; would i be able to make a cover using your translation? I absolutely love the song, and I’ve wanted to do an English cover for a long time. I was wondering if it would be alright if I did a cover of your translation, and I wanted to ask first.

[@dokxid]

youre a god ily

[@ruiislove]

oml i love mekaku ty sm

[@Kymerahx]

Oof I cant wait for this!

[@willstetson]

me either

[@Ayatami_]

AWWWWW YIIIISSSSS

[@remenant7372]

It’s enough to make a grown man cry

[@cyufreya]

3:22

[@SAIMONch]

Great, the first three seconds and I'm already in tears

[@its_still_cheesecake756]

Who has the tissues. I'm getting literal chills listening and I had to turn up the volume so I could hear it over my crying. Who said you had the right to break my heart and stomp it into mush.

[@ebonydusk5512]

THIS LITERALLY SENT CHILLS DOWN MY SPINE HOLY HECK

[@Angel-eg4ed]

*sniff* i-i'm not crying...

[@madokayo]

never cried this much looking at a video

[@roninbelle804]

beautiful

[@CheeboRat]

this song makes me want to sacrifice myself for greater good after a long story

[@egglet535]

no matter how many times i hear it.

[@plain7439]

Honestly the most saddest song in the kagerou project songs

[@mei_satsuki]

iM crying

[@flameburstg4026]

Ayano best girl

[@tsopaira]

100% agree

[@ayanotateyama]

I agree too

[@JATrollJitLif]

My theory of happiness is listening to will’s *AMAZING VOICE*

[@cloudeddaze9502]

This cover is what got me into kagepro. Coming back after finding out everything about it... this hurts. In the best way.

[@heimtak1479]

i dont feel like crying or even sad...i just woke up like 10 min ago...im still botting up

[@ollievalentine4239]

I need this on Spotify :c

[@ljg18]

I HAVENT CRIED TO A SONG IN A LONG TIME WTH

[@idontwannafalllinlove]

i love this,,,

[@n0dash18]

I don’t even have the context for this song, and somehow it made me cry.

[@evelynmyers7694]

Great, time to cry

[@Silvqr]

me voy a llorar

[@splirby]

Damn, this makes me cry...

[@trickered]

i cried...

[@partizannie7595]

i thought i was fine... until that very last line.

[@hkrebt55]

i love your song！

[@vodkathespacecat8533]

I feel like Mollymauk and Vax’ildan from Critical Role fit this song really well

[@justatiefling9528]

Came here from the Molly animatic and it fits him so well :')

[@romanic__]

Agreed

[@cormorantcolors]

Yes! Have you seen the animatic of this with Molly?

[@vodkathespacecat8533]

@@cormorantcolors I have and I love it so much

[@matthewkeen6281]

Nice.

[@saleil6591]

I love your voices

[@rachi19]

Still bangerr

[@arkryder8608]

You should try to do "RED" It's a good song and I think one that was made for the Kagerou Daze movie. It also doesn't have an english cover yet, so you might be the first.

[@moyse7392]

hhh I need all your mekakucity songs on cloud....

[@charisseannecatalan1789]

These ninjas cutting onions are here again