Opening: The "Drama" in Order to Stretch our Wings
-Interview-
How do you do?
Please take care of us.
Interviewer: So, let's start. Kanzaki Ranko-chan. Ninomiya Asuka-chan.
I: First of all, could you please introduce each other to the readers who don't know about you?
I see. Each other...
That's easy. So, allow me to begin.
That is, quite a rare case.
The very Ranko herself evaluating me… I will look forward to this.
Asuka is a girl from a family who resides in the dark. (Asuka is, similar to me.)
Her words are like whistles that hear during the evening. (She's a lone wolf but, )
Delicate, strong, yet an aloof melody is playing. (she lives happily like that and has a lot of strong points)
Hmm?
Her clothes are strong, fervent, as savage as a lion. (Her fashion is fairly cool! )
Her hair dazzles in seven colors, extolled in dry screams. (Her hair extensions can change color from time to time!)
Yes, an appearance as ornate as the sword Joyeuse's... (TL Note: Joyeuse is Charlemagne's personal sword)
... Perhaps my words are not enough to begin to describe her.
Interviewer: Nope, nope. The Asuka-chan described in Ranko's words is a very...
I: What should I say, a poetic existence?
Poetic, you say. Not bad, poetry huh..
It accurately expresses my strength...
Interviewer: So, would Asuka-chan introduce Ranko-chan in your words please?
Hmm, okay… To describe Ranko in just a few words, is difficult.
Wrapped in gothic dresses: a princess of fantasy.
Her unorthodox nuance is a single rose blossoming under the dark night.
The language she spins is poetic. And it often stops fools from understanding it.
Interviewer: I see. That's yet another poetic expression. It's a little hard for me to understand...
I: If you could express this in easier words, I would be thankful...
... If I have to tell you in an simpler way,
then she's a so-called a "chuunibyou" girl.
...Hm
P: ......
Interviewer: I see. Chuunibyou, you say?
Hmph...
I can hear noises of little animals from somewhere...
Let's continue shall we.
Interviewer: Yes, please go on.
I thought she was suffering from the same disease as me, but it appears that hers is more painful.
Ranko's inclined to acting, behaving like a character from dramas.
I bet that's an easy definition typical of a chuunibyou person.
Interviewer: Yes, it's very easy to understand.
I: Seems like readers would be very interested in you two strong girls, with that description.
Now that's splendid.
Interviewer: So, would you tell us the details of how you two arrived at debuting as a unit?
...Ugh hmm.
If you browse the book, the pages in history are bathed in light.
The first stage we stood on, was the fourth gorgeous stage. (TL Note: 4th Idol LIVE Royale in the Cinderella Girls Mobage, where their unit was first introduced)
As a star of the constellation gathered there, I was born. (Now if I recall it, it's just a simple detail. Performing as a guest of the LIVE was our first occasion)
As for why we became a unit...
I bet there is no one who knows why.
The only thing I can say is that, our features are similar to each other's.
Interviewer: I see, those were some poetic expressions again. A bit hard to understand though...
if you really want to listen to detailed chronologies, I want you to talk to our Producer over there.
Otherwise, search it on the Internet...
Oops, that was just a joke.
Producer: *raise one hand*
Interviewer: So, around that topic, let's leave it to our readers.
I: Both of you had your CD debut as a unit this time under such a rendezvous,
I: so would you please tell us your honest feelings about it.
Though there are lots of stars that are born, As one of them, I got to ascend to the heavens again... (We're very pleased to be chosen among so many units!)
That was thanks to all my servants' strong minds.
Only achieved with their blessings and gratitude. (I want to say thanks to all our fans!)
I can feel that desire, it has no end.
Not being satisfied singing alone, I even stretched my hand to the future so that we can sing like this.
Even I have to say myself, that it's somewhat greedy.
Interviewer: Umm, in other words, both of you are very glad, can it be interpreted like this?
Yes. Yep.
Hmm? I wonder if they're having a phoho shoot.
What's up Anya? Oh, isn't that Ranko and Asuka.
Producer-san also.
P: Good work
P: Both of you, good work today. They're being interviewed now so please keep quiet.
Good work, to you too.
So they are having an interview?
Is their unit, going to debut?
Dark Illuminate, was it?
But a fashion magazine interview, pretty fitting for those two huh.
That's because they both have their own fashion appeals.
Running on totally different systems though.
Frilly gothic lolita, and on the other hand, jagged gothic pants.
Both of them have a gothic taste, so they fit a lot.
What's different is that theirs aren't the complete same, that's for sure.
Certainly. Oh, looks like the interview is ending very soon.
Interviewer: So at last, would you please let us take a few photos so that we can end the interview.
Cameraman: Let's have you act like cute idols. Since you both are very alike.
C: Smile in a good mood, please if you would.
Hmm... Drown in the darkness.
Smiles affixed on the outward appearance, are nothing more than texture.
Cameraman: Ah... What a pain. Smile more like this...
Producer: *Stop Him*
P: These are, the two from Dark Illuminate so please stop forcing them.
...My friend. Producer.
Cameraman: Ah, really. Teenagers nowadays, I don't really understand them huh.
Interviewer: So, the checking of the manuscript will be done in a few days.
I: We will be choosing the photos so, If your office disapproves of any, please inform us.
P: Thank you very much.
Interviewer: Ranko-chan, Asuka-chan, thank you for cooperating with our interview.
I: It would be very nice to let readers know more about you two.
Yes, at your own discretion. Sure, counting on you.
Asuka: With this, our new chapter has risen its curtain.
Ranko: The sudden tempest of nowhere, isn't something they could ever suspect…
Chapter 1: Prelude, the "Musical Dance" of the Origin
-Lesson Room-
Veteran Trainer: Kanzaki, your tempo is too slow! Maintain your movements properly!
Ouch!
VT: Ninomiya, don't move alone! Look at your surroundings!
Phew...!
VT: Let's repeat it from the beginning!
Okay! Okay!
-Resting Area-
*Pants*...Not being able to handle this kind of lesson perfectly is...
As if we were glared by the empress of Gorgon...
VT: I guess you guys have already taken a breather.
VT: Let's put your solo activities aside, I'm gonna tell you that both of you, still have a lot of problems as a unit.
... *sighs* ... Damn.
VT: Although Producer-san asked me to look after you, are you two still not qualified to be trained by me?
Perhaps you can see things like that...
We do have some adult worlds that we don't understand. We sympathize the genuine domains of words.
If it is a recital contest at a world conquered by darkness, possibly...
VT: I don't care about your word plays...
VT: I'm simply saying that you still have a way to go as a unit.
YT: You can't see what's in front of you.
You don't care about our wordplays, you say...? Damn.
A stereotypical adult who doesn't show comprehension...
Is actually telling us that we lack something...
Something, we lack?
Ranko?
Trainer-san, by what we can't see what's in front of us, you meant...?
VT: It's each other. You can't see each other. Besides...
Besides...?
VT: I thought that you were similar to each other but you're just totally different.
Really? For real?
VT: Hmm... By that reaction, it tells me that you don't even understand yourselves.
VT: And so, for sure it's hard for you to match with each other.
VT: This is... Such a pain.
Hmm... Adults never will understand.
Our relations are different from those ordinary ones.
Right, Ranko?
Yes, because we are fellow dependents who reside in intimate nations...
VT: Well, whatever... Activities of units, they aren't something easy.
I see... Those words, I'll chronicle them in the book of secrets.
VT: Also, this is the message from Producer-san. He asked you two to go to his office after your lessons.
Oh?
*knock knock*
P: Please enter
We've come. Did you summon us here, for a meeting for the new song?
Or is it a meeting for the costume?
If it's a joyful conference feel free to hold it longer.
My friend. How is our next page going to be?
P: * Ask the two a question *
P: Are you two, really fine continuing like this?
... Ah ... Huh?
...What do you mean?
I suppose you let us debut because we were fine so far right?
......
Doesn't it mean that we were chosen because we can do it?
P: Even if you don't tell each other what you really think?
P: Not telling each other your true opinions, hiding your real feelings,
are you still going to continue with your unit the way it is? Are you fine with that?
...That is!
That is...
I'm always speaking using my very own words.
It's just that I speak differently compared to good kids who have normal perceptiveness.
I thought you understood that too though...
P: Don't behave like a spoiled child
P: Don't behave like a spoiled child, Asuka. Thinking that we can always understand you, is taking advantage of other's kindness.
Kuh...!
Are you, mocking me...?
... We can't be at such a place.
Let's leave, Ranko.
......
...Damn.
I'll take my leave first.
My friend, Producer.
I...
I...
P: Go talk to Asuka
P: I'm sure you've realized it. Ranko, talk to Asuka.
I...
Chapter 2: Modulation, or in other words "Elegy"
-Office Courtyard-
Damn... Playing games with us.
Saying that we're spoiled? When did I become such a spoiled girl!
The spoiled one isn't me.
Every time when I say something, when I do something,
Isn't the one who feels pleased wholeheartedly Producer?
Who really is the spoiled here?
...Asuka…
Ranko...
That was a catastrophe, huh
Being manipulated by Producer's whim is quite a rare case.
Well, I guess we should let that stay in the past...
Just as my friend said.
Don't be a naive.
Geez, that wasn't something pleasant to hear at all.
Though, don't think about it.
It's not related to us.
Really?
Can you lay your hands in tritone swearing that your words are real?
That's for sure.
... Or do you think that I'm lying to you too?
[Even if you didn't lie to me, I believe you swindled me about the truth didn't you.]
What on earth...?
You also...
Even you, you're trying to betray me?
I'm not betraying you.
It's only that, words from your mouth, have casted a shadow on my heart...
Ah really.
Unfortunately I'm a pessimist full of ironies.
I've never thought of speaking in good manners.
... I don't understand your words, Asuka.
Haha! What an amusing blunder.
Saying that you don't understand? Ranko.
Someone who speaks like a person from wonderland, actually said that!
That is...
Hmm... Ah, aren't those Ranko and Asuka.
And, both of them are having a quarrel!?
That's bad. I'll try to go stop them...
Wait a moment, Nao.
...Just wait.
But...
Okay, understood. You're right, talking to each other is important.
We should watch over them.
The main point is, I don't even understand your words, Ranko!
Rather than interpreting your decked out language,
Isn't it easier for you to understand my words?
I never thought that you could understand me!
...!!
...
Hmph...
......
Both of them...
Are hurting themselves.
It's very, very sad...
Though, getting injured is also something necessary for sure.
If they can't tell each other their true thoughts, They can't stand on the same stage.
...It's true.
It's not only relying on one side, but instead, supporting each other is important.
They must become a one plus one combination.
Anya, I guess that sounds familiar to you too.
Да...
Nonetheless, we can't leave them alone.
Let's tell Producer about what we saw.
I guess so. Let's just tell him in advance.
...And so, we report to you.
We won't do anything needless but...
They're our friends, and companions..
...I'm sure, Producer is having a hard time too.
P: *Thank them*
P: Thank you, Nao, Anastasia.
No problem. I always clash with others.
There's also times when I want some adult advice.
So, Producer. We will be taking our leave.
P: ......
Veteran Trainer: I sympathize with you Producer-san.
P: *Thank her*
P: I'm sorry for troubling you
VT: They still have a ways to go.
VT: It's not like they have something like what Futaba and Moroboshi, Tada and Kimura have overcome.
Only discovering the other's similar features and relying on each other does not guarantee them a future.
Or should I say, in order not to rely on themselves, they killed themselves, Producer-san.
P:...
VT: Now that's our Producer.
VT: Scolding them and getting angry is different.
Scolding them properly to lead them towards the right path is our work.
They're both still 14-year-olds...Children still in puberty.
Though, to that extent of youthfulness, they're still frank and their growth is fast.
I'm sure, if things are really of need, the day that they'll understand will come.
P: I believe it'll be like that.
Chapter 3: Discord and 'Requiem'
-Street Corner-
Boy A: Oh hey, that chick is cute!
Boy B: Oh really?
Asuka: *sighs*...
(Bumps into the boys)
Boy A: God damnit! Look at where you walk! Stupid brat!
Boy B: And hey, isn't this a girl?
Boy A: For real! Let's go have a drink!
Ugh! Don't you dare touch me!
Boy B: Would you look at that, she addresses herself with "boku"! (PS: "Boku" Is a personal pronoun usually used by men
Boy A: Boku-girl! Boku-girl! Ahaha!
Tsh...!
Girl: For real, are you really, for real~?
Boy: Really really, I only love you.
*sneers*...
Girl: You really love me~? Are you going to be with me forever~?
Boy: Since I love you, I am going to.
Such words... Are just full of lies.
After all, you guys can only stay together for a moment, despite all the honeyed words you said.
Relationships that don't even remain in memories...
Girl: So~ Let's go shall we~
Boy: Yes.
Tsh...!
Convenience store worker: Welcome to our shop.
*sighs*...
CS Worker: It totals to 120 yen. Should I put things into a bag?
Tsh...!
CS worker: ...Do you need a bag for carrying your items?
No need.
CS worker:...
CS Worker:120 yen in exact. Thank you.
*sighs*...
...Phew.
I caught many other people's eyes recklessly today.
Didn't they come into my vision...
I have no interest in the mediocre lives of those minor characters.
That's right, I'm only interested in my own things.
If I'm the only one within a radius of 1 meter within my hands can reach, that would be good.
That surely would had been great...
Why would someone like me turn into such a person who drinks sugar-free coffee.
... I don't get it
Did everything that happened to me turn me into such a human...?
... These cabinets, are for killing time. What an irony.
In order to bury the blank spaces of life, so many machines were manufactured,
To bury my blank spaces, at such a place.
To bury blank spaces...
Shopkeeper: Excuse me, dear customer.
SK: In these hours, all persons under 18 years old aren't allowed to enter this shop according to the regulations so please...
... If you say so.
Such blank spaces where one belongs, are also filled up by other people.
"Thinking that we can always understand you, is taking advantage of other's kindness.." he said.
Did I want to be understood by others...?
Furthermore, did I not understand Ranko all this time...?
...Approaching too closely because I want to understand her, I wounded myself, and wounded her.
Even if I couldn't comprehend her, we could continue to build our relationship like that.
Come to think of it, how many times I do it over again, I would just end up wounding her.
Just, foolishly.
Oh... Now I see...
That's what they call "hedgehog 's dilemma" huh.
My radius, has widened before I was aware of it...
Isn't this...
The emotion they call loneliness
So now...
I am lonely huh.
The raindrops are supposed to be lukewarm like tears...
But the rain today, is a bit cold.
Loneliness is...
Something cold, I see...
I must go now.
I must, talk to Ranko.
Also, to Producer.
The sky, is also crying...
Ha.
It should be me crying, but why, I wonder...
That's humorous.
Life, is full of things don't take shape...
-Meanwhile-
*looks at her phone's screen, waiting for Asuka's phone call*
Chapter 4: Silence, Gradually "Song of Reminiscence"
...... (Anya and Nao are sent messages)
Nao: /How's Ranko doing?/
/She's still in her room. For the whole time./
Nao: /When she finally calms down, go talk with her./
/Understood./
Ranko......
-Ranko's Room-
Привет. Ranko.
Are you awake?
... Please listen.
You quarreled with Asuka right?
Nao and I saw it by coincidence.
Since we saw it, we are worrying about it.
Ranko, you're tender.
You tried not to hurt Asuka.
I know that.
But, the real Ranko, is strong.
I also, know that.
Therefore...
... *nod*
Ranko...!
... I must go now.
Да. Right.
Ranko is, a strong girl we all know.
See you soon. давай.
Phew...
/Ranko went out./
Asuka: RANKO!
......?
...Asuka?
Anastasia! Is Ranko here?
I must talk to her... Talk to Ranko...
And apologize to her...
She went out, just a while ago.
Tsh!
We passed each other. So...
Wait, Asuka.
What's up?
Please don't believe Ranko's words.
Don't listen her words, but to her soul, please.
...Sure.
Thank you, Anastasia.
Да. Asuka, it's okay to call me Anya.
Good luck. давай.
-Office-
Producer!
P: What's up?
P: What's the matter, looking for me at late night?
Is Ranko... Is she here...?
P: Did you talk with Ranko?
P: Did you talk with Ranko after that?
Just, a little bit...
Though, because we only talked with each other for a bit, I...
I got hurt myself.
Perhaps I have caused some misunderstandings.
P : I see.
P: That must have been painful.
Although it surely was me who caused my own wounds...
You don't have to say things like that!
You're... Always like that.
Though you know everything, you always pretend that you know nothing!
Only to wait for my words!
Isn't that... Unfair!?
P: I know right?
P: You think so right? That just so happens to be Asuka too.
P: If you think it's unfair, speak with your real thoughts.
Geez...
I get it.
What are you... expecting from me?
P: Talk to Ranko
P: You've got to talk with Ranko.
P: Not to just to understand her, but also to know her feelings.
Though you said that,
I don't even have the slightest idea of where Ranko could be..
I am, here.
Ranko!?
Why are you here!?
Chapter 5: Singing the "Fantasia" of the finale
I've come earlier to talk to Producer.
Because I knew what Producer was expecting from me.
I've been waiting, for Asuka to come here.
Oh, I see...
Sorry for letting you wait.
No, it shouldn't be like that.
Sorry, for not being able to comprehend you.
Are those really words from your true thoughts?
Yeah.
My respect towards you wasn't enough.
That's why I couldn't understand you.
P: That's not the way it goes?
P: That's not what you wanted to say right?
Oh right.
It's not that I couldn't understand you.
It's that, I was only understanding you from your words at face value.
I also... Couldn't say it out loud.
I couldn't express that one sentence: "that's not true".
That's my fault.
I fixed upon that Ranko is such a person, one-sidedly.
The boundary of my imaginations, is stored inside that border.
But in fact, you have much more than that...
*nod*
I categorized ourselves, me being the "knight" who protects you,
and you being the fragile "princess" protected by me.
Though, that was far from reality.
What I was trying to protect, was the thought of trying to protect you.
I was also, weak...
So I couldn't tell others that I am not a chuunibyou girl.
Even though I'm strong in my world of imagination,
I was afraid... of telling others about that world of mine...
Ranko...
Although I'm always having my thoughts in my own world, I could only express that to Producer.
I couldn't, tell Asuka about that.
I'm fine without being protected.
You know, I can turn into a fallen angel, a demon king, a warrior...
whatever I like.
You're right, Ranko.
You are strong.
You're living in a tale spun by yourself,
That's why, I was drawn to that freedom...
Doesn't Asuka have such strength?
Whatever reality it is, you look down and gaze upon it, handling yourself so well,
And you can alter them into your own, very own stories...
Since you're a strong girl.
Yep, bingo. Exactly.
So, are these our differences...?
Maybe we still can't entirely understand each other...
But more or less, we are coming close, to feel each other's differences.
P: *nod*
P: Looks like your souls' dazzles, have already regained their colors.
*Giggle* A producer like you…
Nonetheless...
Ranko, I really have to apologize.
For not thinking and instead, saying things that differ from what's on my mind.
Nope, it's fine. My heart was also, clad in armor...
So I couldn't speak things out.
P: Doesn't matter
P: That doesn't matter. Ranko, Asuka, both of you, have a fresh start right here.
Yes. To not be bewildered by words...
To not believe words as well...
Let's only believe in each other's thoughts, hidden in words.
Yes. The glitter of our souls.
We're not only companions whose domain of hobbies are similar...
We're not partners grouped together because of business...
But a unit, which our souls intertwined on each other's...
That is, the Dark Illuminate to us.
P: *Nod*
P: If then, I shall grant you something. Come with me.
-Studio-
By coming here it means...?
P: It's a present
P: 'Souyoku no Aria', the song you two are going to sing, with the lyrics.
Souyoku no... (Both wings'...)
Aria...
Did you prepare it for us in advance?
You believed that we could end our disputes like this?
P: That's a part of my job
P: That's a part of my job you know, just because I'm your Producer.
Haha...
What a thorough Producer who's just like us.
..Hehe.
Ranko:... The moon is beautiful.
Asuka:Yes.
Asuka: I'm sure, Ranko will dance a waltz under that moon as your stage right.
...Yes.
When I dance, I'll make sure to invite you.
Hehe, let's fly over there. With this pair of wings.
The two in a pair of wings, received from Producer.
With the pair of wings for flying, let's head to places where we can't go alone...!
Ending: "Souyoku no Aria"
-Lesson Room-
Veteran Trainer: One, two, three, four. Doing good! Kanzaki! Ninomiya you too!
Oh hey, not bad.
Both of you are synchronized.
VT: Finally, your last move!
Yes! Yes!!
VT: Alright, It's OK!
Thanks for your instruction!
*Giggle*... We did it!
VT: Looks like the cog-wheels are finally in gear.
VT: Honestly you guys, giving me such a hard time!
The piece finally fits into the puzzle you know.
Originally our potential is already high.
VT: Ohh? So Ninomiya, how does having a harder lesson with me sound?
VT: Kanzaki's training can already end.
Huh!? No, we're in a unit so,
Only training me unbalances that a bit...
Pardon me for leaving!
Trainer-san, drown in darkness!
VT: Sure, let's get drowned!
VT: And so, where should we start, Ninomiya?
VT: I'll work you hard until everything's firm.
Wa... Wait a second Ranko! Ranko!
Phew!
Drown in darkness, Ranko♪
Good work. Aren't both of you doing well.
I heard that your CD release is coming soon? So excited about that.
Anya-chan, and Nao-san!
Ranko, you're looking energetic.
Very cool!
Fufufu.
Again, I must show gratitude to you two.
The ones who tied the souls of Asuka's and mine together, were the two of you.
*Giggle*
Oh really, glad to hear!
And yeah, when your CD is released I can give you parfait as a treat, Ehehe.
Okay I shall mark it down on my book of memories.
When that comes, I swear I'll eat my lifetime supply of parfait
Be reminded and prepared okay.
So scary!
If you really do, I'll call reinforcements, our family restaurant leader!
Hahaha! Hahaha!
I'm glad to see Ranko enjoying herself.
Looks like, she's really having a satisfied life.
... Anya, did you recall any unit memories from before?
Yes, only for a bit.
But, above all, seeing friends having fun, makes me feel pleased.
Did Nao recall any memories in Triad Primus?
Well maybe.
... It's certainly awesome huh. Unit activities.
Passionate, having clashes, enjoying our youth.
While being idols, we're always youthful.
...I know right!
In the darkness, there are shining objects for sure.
That is, cold, but sometimes hot.
No one knows, the routes that lead to illusions.
To grant that wish, only by one's will.
To only rely on one's will, and raise one's lonely voice.
For that, it will turn into wings of imagination before one knows, to invite you.
Our name is, "Dark Illuminate".
The song played, is "Souyoku no Aria".
The awakened destiny, had started visiting you...
Director: Good, OK! The shooting of the MV is all done!
Staff: Both of you from Dark Illuminate, well done and good work!
Haha, drown in darkness!
Everyone who participated in the MV shooting, thank you!
Thank you. Much thanks.
Counting on you again. Adieu.
...Producer, it finally has ended.
Don't stand here staring blankly. Why not end if off with a few words of sense?
Ranko: Yes
P: From here.
P: The legendary tale of Dark Illuminate, starts here!
Legendary tale, huh...
Hahaha.
Now that's something big!
That's our Producer here. Interesting.
Fufufu!
The start of the legend, shall now begin!
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