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shivalriesSeason: Autumn
T/N: So the title of these chapters is actually 臥薪嘗胆 (gashinshoutan) which is a proverb originally from Chinese that means something along the lines of, bearing with hardships in order to exact revenge. I've chosen "Road to Retaliation" as an approximate translation.
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[Soundproof Practice Room]
Tsukasa: Oneesama, I apologize, but please allow me one more try.♪
One… Two… ♪ One, Two♪
And, Turn♪
...Hm. It appears I’ve memorized it for now. I need more time before my body can fully learn it, but I believe I’ve learned enough to be able to do it without too much trouble.
Honestly, Leader is so troublesome. We are not allowed to use his music or performances because this live is a head-on confrontation.
Or so he declared without anyone’s input.
Well, it is a sound argument. Leader possesses intellectual rights over his own songs and such.
Because Leader has not given us permission, using them would even be illegal.
But what's really troublesome is all of Knights’ songs to date were created by Leader… I was surprised when I found that out.
Leader’s songs are both vastly numerous and of a highly polished quality… It appears Knights has been relying on these greatly.
These various pieces, containing his very spirit, have been optimized for Knights…
Those songs became our “weapons”, and were directly supplied to us. Leader was always supporting our warfront.
These are just the facts I was able to ascertain in my research… It appears Leader is more widely known as a composer than an idol.
From professional, refined compositions to the kind of popular music you can hear walking down the street… Leader’s music is much more universally known than I imagined.
I never noticed because he uses all sorts of peculiar nicknames such as “Composer Warlock X”.
He should use his real name, he should have some pride!
With just the income he gains from owning his own compositions, he wouldn’t have to worry about food for the rest of his life, would he?
He is not that much older than myself. It is quite a big deal.
And yet he looks and acts like a vagrant… Excuse me, er, perhaps I should say he has an artistic disposition.
He appears rather indifferent to it, however. He seems to have a good nature, and doesn't yearn for awards or money.
But those are things that weigh heavily within my family, so to make light of it… I feel a bit irritated.
He appears to be just an eccentric with nothing to him, and yet he achieves everything I cannot… He is truly incomprehensible.
I cannot understand Leader at all.
But I want to understand him. He is the very Leader of Knights, after all… I have fully realized that I am but a “newbie”.
But I am also Knights. Inexperienced, lacking, but Knights nonetheless.
So I am desperately making an effort to learn about him, and I plan to win in Judgment… er, ジャッジメント.[1]
I do not want be bled out like unnecessary pus to Knights.
I joined Knights precisely because I admire them. I like the Knights who sing out Leader’s songs with all their hearts.
I have just been reminded of that feeling. For some reason, I feel much clearer, Oneesama.
What’s wrong, Oneesama? Smiling like that… Have I said something funny?
You say I’m such a boy? Yes, I have been a man of the Suou family since I was born.
I was always scolded by everyone, including my parents, to act more gallant and manly.
Oh, that’s not what you’re referring to? Then what do you mean, hmm?
It's a bit diffucult to understand you, Oneesama, but I feel I am being praised. It is a bit embarrassing.♪
I will say this. I am not thinking better of Leader, nor am I praising him.
Engrossed in his composing, neglecting his idol duties. It is irritating.
However, I am saying it is hasty to judge him based solely on one side of him… or rather, it is not wise.
Ah, I apologize, Oneesama. I will focus on the lesson.♪
Hop, Step… Jump♪
Hmm. As expected of the songs the school has provided us with, they are easy to learn without forming too many bad habits.
They are used in class as well, so perhaps they are geared toward beginners.
Fufu. They are songs requested by you, Oneesama, and the school has granted them to you. I will not put them to waste.
Because they are songs often distributed throughout the school, basically omnipresent…
They will be very familiar to the ears of the audience, which is mainly made up of students of this school.
Precisely because they are simple, they are also very significant.
We must add our own unique arrangement, polish it, and give a performance that would entrance anyone.♪
However… we have to do battle with such conventional weapons.
It is quite the difficulty being unable to use Leader’s compositions.
However, the user should be more crucial than the weapon.
No matter what atrocious weapons Leader has armed himself with, we have much talent in our reserves. We have both will and experience.
While our king has wandered aimlessly like a nomad in some unknown place…
We have fought battle after battle, deepening our ties, and building our strength. I will teach that arrogant man a lesson.
We will not be outdone. Oneesama, it might be a greater burden to you, but please work with us...♪
The “king” may have returned, but the only queen I serve is you.
Before you, I will not allow myself to be unsightly. This feeling is why I am able to have such firm resolution.
No matter the opponent, I can gain the strength to destroy them.
Would it be alright for me to think this way…?
At the very least, I shall not waste the weapons you have gathered for us… I shall present to you a magnificent victory, as your loyal knight.
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Edit: 17/10/3 minor word changes
17/10/17 nuance changes
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Masterlist || Road to Retaliation Chapter 2 >
T/N: So the title of these chapters is actually 臥薪嘗胆 (gashinshoutan) which is a proverb originally from Chinese that means something along the lines of, bearing with hardships in order to exact revenge. I've chosen "Road to Retaliation" as an approximate translation.
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[Soundproof Practice Room]
Tsukasa: Oneesama, I apologize, but please allow me one more try.♪
One… Two… ♪ One, Two♪
And, Turn♪
...Hm. It appears I’ve memorized it for now. I need more time before my body can fully learn it, but I believe I’ve learned enough to be able to do it without too much trouble.
Honestly, Leader is so troublesome. We are not allowed to use his music or performances because this live is a head-on confrontation.
Or so he declared without anyone’s input.
Well, it is a sound argument. Leader possesses intellectual rights over his own songs and such.
Because Leader has not given us permission, using them would even be illegal.
But what's really troublesome is all of Knights’ songs to date were created by Leader… I was surprised when I found that out.
Leader’s songs are both vastly numerous and of a highly polished quality… It appears Knights has been relying on these greatly.
These various pieces, containing his very spirit, have been optimized for Knights…
Those songs became our “weapons”, and were directly supplied to us. Leader was always supporting our warfront.
These are just the facts I was able to ascertain in my research… It appears Leader is more widely known as a composer than an idol.
From professional, refined compositions to the kind of popular music you can hear walking down the street… Leader’s music is much more universally known than I imagined.
I never noticed because he uses all sorts of peculiar nicknames such as “Composer Warlock X”.
He should use his real name, he should have some pride!
With just the income he gains from owning his own compositions, he wouldn’t have to worry about food for the rest of his life, would he?
He is not that much older than myself. It is quite a big deal.
And yet he looks and acts like a vagrant… Excuse me, er, perhaps I should say he has an artistic disposition.
He appears rather indifferent to it, however. He seems to have a good nature, and doesn't yearn for awards or money.
But those are things that weigh heavily within my family, so to make light of it… I feel a bit irritated.
He appears to be just an eccentric with nothing to him, and yet he achieves everything I cannot… He is truly incomprehensible.
I cannot understand Leader at all.
But I want to understand him. He is the very Leader of Knights, after all… I have fully realized that I am but a “newbie”.
But I am also Knights. Inexperienced, lacking, but Knights nonetheless.
So I am desperately making an effort to learn about him, and I plan to win in Judgment… er, ジャッジメント.[1]
I do not want be bled out like unnecessary pus to Knights.
I joined Knights precisely because I admire them. I like the Knights who sing out Leader’s songs with all their hearts.
I have just been reminded of that feeling. For some reason, I feel much clearer, Oneesama.
What’s wrong, Oneesama? Smiling like that… Have I said something funny?
You say I’m such a boy? Yes, I have been a man of the Suou family since I was born.
I was always scolded by everyone, including my parents, to act more gallant and manly.
Oh, that’s not what you’re referring to? Then what do you mean, hmm?
It's a bit diffucult to understand you, Oneesama, but I feel I am being praised. It is a bit embarrassing.♪
I will say this. I am not thinking better of Leader, nor am I praising him.
Engrossed in his composing, neglecting his idol duties. It is irritating.
However, I am saying it is hasty to judge him based solely on one side of him… or rather, it is not wise.
Ah, I apologize, Oneesama. I will focus on the lesson.♪
Hop, Step… Jump♪
Hmm. As expected of the songs the school has provided us with, they are easy to learn without forming too many bad habits.
They are used in class as well, so perhaps they are geared toward beginners.
Fufu. They are songs requested by you, Oneesama, and the school has granted them to you. I will not put them to waste.
Because they are songs often distributed throughout the school, basically omnipresent…
They will be very familiar to the ears of the audience, which is mainly made up of students of this school.
Precisely because they are simple, they are also very significant.
We must add our own unique arrangement, polish it, and give a performance that would entrance anyone.♪
However… we have to do battle with such conventional weapons.
It is quite the difficulty being unable to use Leader’s compositions.
However, the user should be more crucial than the weapon.
No matter what atrocious weapons Leader has armed himself with, we have much talent in our reserves. We have both will and experience.
While our king has wandered aimlessly like a nomad in some unknown place…
We have fought battle after battle, deepening our ties, and building our strength. I will teach that arrogant man a lesson.
We will not be outdone. Oneesama, it might be a greater burden to you, but please work with us...♪
The “king” may have returned, but the only queen I serve is you.
Before you, I will not allow myself to be unsightly. This feeling is why I am able to have such firm resolution.
No matter the opponent, I can gain the strength to destroy them.
Would it be alright for me to think this way…?
At the very least, I shall not waste the weapons you have gathered for us… I shall present to you a magnificent victory, as your loyal knight.
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[1] For reference, Tsukasa's habit of saying words in English is not very easy to understand for his native Japanese classmates and unit members, so he's trying to fix it with a more Japanese-like pronunciation here.
Edit: 17/10/3 minor word changes
17/10/17 nuance changes
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Masterlist || Road to Retaliation Chapter 2 >
