#hey Issey-San you are the coolest wHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS

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Ok so if we are counting the Rohan drama (bc of the inherently queer nature of jjba and Rohan as a character specifically) 4/4 of the shows I have watched that Issey stars in have had some queerness in them and im not talking like "i have head-canons about it" I mean FOR REAL

Koisenu Futari's Takahashi Satoru is actually for real aroace (seriously its like what the entire show is about, him and the other mc finding their way through life being aroace)

Rohan is well, Rohan (huge case to be made for him being pan or also aroace, and he's extremely gender non conforming that is not up for debate at all, even if its hard to pin down the man's sexuality- he's not gender conforming at all)

Hidaka (canon bisexual and the show deals with other queer themes in surprisingly tactful and respectful ways I was not expecting, and if I say any more it'll be spoilers, LOL)

And lastly Invisible is tricky to tell you about bc there is actually gay shit going on and also possibly more than one character but at least one of them is confirmed and if I SAY ANY MORE ITLL BE SPOILERS LIKE YOUVE NEVER BEEN SPOILED FOR ANYTHING IN YOUR LIFE YOURE JUST GONNA HAVE TO TRUST ME ON THIS ONE

#hey Issey-San you are the coolest wHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS #how did i completely stumble upon like a treasure trove of stories with queer themes just bc of this one actor #rai rambles #takahashi issei #koisenu futari #thus spoke kishibe rohan drama #thus spoke kishibe rohan #heaven and hell: soul exchange #invisible #インビジブル #恋せぬふたり #岸辺露伴は動かない #天國與地獄～瘋狂的2人～ #jdrama #takahashi satoru #shimura takafumi #hidaka haruto #kishibe rohan #gsm

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SolidS Drama CD 2 -Two of a kind.- track 3

What a coincidence! -偶然だけどさ!-

Track 2 || Translation index || Track 4

Haiduki: Good morning! Today, our Okui Tsubasa and Murase Dai will be in your care. Wait… what?

Cameraman: Then, let’s start the test! Everyone, relax~ Please look over here!

Haiduki: Ah… this is…

Staff: Ah! Haiduki-san, good morning!

Haiduki: Ah, good morning! Er, I thought it was our shooting that was supposed to start at this hour…

Staff: I’m sorry… Actually, there was a machine trouble and the previous one ended up being delayed…

Haiduki: Aaah, so that was it!

Staff: I’m so sorry!!

Haiduki: Ah, no, no! Troubles always come with this work. Um… Also… with this schedule… yeah, if we squeeze it I think we can manage.

Staff: I’m so glad you’re saying that…! It really helps us!

Haiduki: However…

Cameraman: Okay, we’re good! For the next one… can we break it down a little?

Ichiru: What does “break it down” mean?

Eichi: Try to smile some more. Imagine there’s a cute girl who’s your type behind the camera.

Ichiru: That’s stupid.

Issei: I don’t see the relation between someone’s personal appearance and the fact that I smile.

Eichi: You… you’ll say that…?

Shu: Eichi. Our incomplete side is also one of QUELL’s charms. For now, at least.

Eichi: You’re saying that, but you have so much composure and dignity that the balance with us is a bit… ahaha…

Haiduki: QUELL of all people…?

Staff: I’m really so sorry…

Haiduki: Ah, no! I’m glad it’s not someone from another agency. We can also adjust things on the inside. The problem is…

Tsubasa: Hello! Good morning!

Dai: Good morning.

Tsubasa: Pleased to work on today’s shooting with you! Wait, aaaah!!!

Ichiru: Ah! Okui Tsubasa!!!

Tsubasa: QUELL!!!

Dai: They’re…

Eichi: It’s Tsubasa-kun! Hello!

Issei: … There’s a new face. Is he from SolidS too?

Ichiru: Why are SolidS here?!

Tsubasa: I should be asking why is QUELL here!! Wait wait wait Haiduki-san, what’s this??? At this hour it’s our shooting that should be starting!

Haiduki: Ah, well, things happened… don’t get so heated! It will trouble the staff. At any time, an idol has to deal with things with a smile! Getting angry or discussing things is my job.

Tsubasa: Nghhh, ugh… I’m sorry.

Haiduki: Okay, you’re a good boy.

Staff: I’m sorry… We’ll take a break now, so let’s discuss everything…

Haiduki: Let’s see… then, let’s talk over there. Shu-san, I’ll do the detailed adjustments myself, but as their leader, could you join me?

Shu: Understood.

Haiduki: Okay! Then, I’ll go solve things. You two, be good boys and wait for me.

Dai: ‘Kay.

Haiduki: Especially you, Tsubasa.

Tsubasa: Why are you calling my name?

Haiduki: And your answer?

Tsubasa: Yeeees!

Haiduki: Okay, good!

Staff: Then, over here.

Eichi: Ah, aaah, um, I got thirsty! Hey, Icchi, Issei, come with me to the vending machine.

Issei: I’m not thirsty.

Ichiru: Me neither. Go alone.

Eichi: Come on, come on! I’ll buy you a juice!

Ichiru: Ah, wait!! Hey!!!

Eichi: Okay, okay, we’re off!

Issei: *sigh*

Tsubasa: Yesterday too, and now today… why do we have to meet them?

Dai: There was probably a trouble or something.

Tsubasa: I can see that.

Dai: If you can see it then don’t get so irritated in the work place. It’s bothersome.

Tsubasa: Mm… You always say sound arguments.

Dai: *sigh* I heard the other day you had a dispute just after meeting them.

Tsubasa: That- damn, Shiki’s a blabbermouth.

Dai: It’s true that he looked like the kind of person that would collide with you, but… he’s a junior of the same agency, and the twins especially are younger… you should overlook some things. Even though you usually look after other so much it’s almost annoying…

Tsubasa: That’s limited to you. I’m narrow-minded, you know.

Dai: Don’t try to act bad when you shouldn’t. I know you’re not like that.

Tsubasa: I understand. I understand, but you know… He kind of makes me strangely irritated… Like, I end up overreacting…

Dai: I see… Despising your own kind of people, right?

Tsubasa: Huh?! Same kind of people?! Who and who are the same kind of people?!

Haiduki: Heey, what are you making a fuss about, Tsubasa?

Tsubasa: Oooh!! That scared me.

Haiduki: *laughs* Rejoice! Thanks to the negotiations of your super capable manager, they’ll let us do the shooting first! Go do the best job you can, without reserve!

Tsubasa: You don’t need to tell me that every time, of course I’ll do it. My mood and work are different things.

Haiduki: *laughs* I love that you’re so conscious about that.

Dai: Focus on work and cheer up while you’re at it, Tsubasa.

Tsubasa: Ngh… well excuse me for being childish!

Cameraman: Well then, SolidS-san, pleased to work with you! Let’s start with Tsubasa-san!

Haiduki: Come on, they’re calling you. Go!

Tsubasa: Dammit…

Dai: Haiduki-san, I’m sorry… his pickiness is like instinctive… like a sense of smell.

Haiduki: Ah… that’s a perfectly fitting phrase.

Dai: More importantly, are they okay with it?

Haiduki: Hm? Ah! It’s not like I convinced them by force acting like a senior, so you don’t need to worry. I properly confirmed with the agency, compared schedules and solved it peacefully.

Dai: Then, it’s fine…

Shu: Haiduki-san! Thank you for everything. I caused you trouble…

Haiduki: No, no! No one is at fault, please don’t worry about it. Rather, thank you for accommodating for us.

Shu: We still have a lot of spare time in our schedule.

Haiduki: If this was at the time when you were in your other unit, our positions would be completely reversed. SolidS would have definitely been the ones to accommodate.

Shu: That’s… I can’t deny it.

Haiduki: Well said! Ah, that’s right! Let me introduce you. This is our Murase Dai.

Dai: I’m Murase Dai from SolidS. Nice to meet you.

Shu: Nice to meet you. I’m Izumi Shu.

Dai: Hello.

*shake hands*

Shu: Today we’re going to observe SolidS’ shooting, so don’t mind us.

Dai: Eh, what do you mean “observe”…

Cameraman: Oh! That’s nice, Tsubasa-kun… with that smile, now look up a bit…! Yes, yes, like that!!

Haiduki: Ohhh, that Tsubasa is in perfect form!

Dai: Well, in his case, as long as you put him in front of a camera it’ll be fine.

Shu: Those photos will turn out great.

Haiduki: Oh, I’m very happy if Shu is praising him, even if it’s just flattery.

Shu: You know I’m not good enough with words to say flattery, Haiduki-san.

Eichi: Wow, Tsubasa-kun, so cool!! Come on, look!

Ichiru: Shut up!! Don’t pull my sleeve!

Issei: He… has a completely different face from before.

Ichiru: That’s… He’s just smiling because he’s in a good mood!

Shu: Do you really think that, Ichiru?

Ichiru: …

Shu: He can make a face that attracts people’s eyes. He makes a story just with a glance. That’s a professional’s work. You two, take a good look and follow his example.

Issei: … Follow his example?

Shu: Yeah. Tsubasa is properly looking at the people at the other side of the camera.

Ichiru: The other side of the camera… the fans, you mean?

Shu: That’s it. He knows what people want from him, and he can present that exactly, and freely. Of course there’s a difference in experience, but his innate disposition also plays a big part.

Ichiru: Hm. You’re praising him too much.

Eichi: Ah! Amazing! He just winked at the perfect time!! I wonder if he aimed for that… I can’t wink at all… I end up closing both eyes…

Ichiru: I… I can do that much too!

Eichi: Eh, really? Then, go ahead.

Ichiru: Why do I have to show you??

Eichi: Icchi, it’s not embarrassing if you can’t do it, but if you don’t admit the things he’s amazing at, and follow his example, you can’t grow!

Ichiru: Dammit…

Dai: You know…

Ichiru: What?!

Dai: Maybe it’s none of my business, but… you don’t need to feel inferior just because you can’t do something. Admitting the differences, getting to know what you can do and what you can’t… you just need to be able to draw out your distinctive characteristics.

Ichiru: It’s not like… I was feeling inferior or anything!

Dai: I see. Then that’s good.

Ichiru: …

Eichi: U-um! You’re Dai-kun from SolidS, right? I’m Horimiya Eichi from QUELL. Pleased to meet you. And this… is Kuga Ichiru. This one’s Issei.

Dai: Nice to meet you.

Ichiru: Hello.

Issei: Pleased to meet you.

Dai: Yeah.

Eichi: Um… I’m sorry, about many things.

Dai: … About what?

Eichi: Ichiru was picking a quarrel with Tsubasa-kun…

Dai: Ah, no. I think Tsubasa’s saying quite immature things too. I’m sorry for making you worry about this.

Eichi: Dai-kun, you’re so nice! But, why talking so formally?

Dai: Because you look older than me.

Eichi: But I think you’re a senior!

Dai: Ah, right. That’s true. Then, casual speech.

Eichi: Got it! Dai-kun, you’re so diligent.

Cameraman: Okay, good! Shall we take a break?

Tsubasa: Okay!

Shu: Good work, Tsubasa.

Tsubasa: Oh, Shu!

Shu: You make great expressions, very lively. It’s not something we can imitate all of a sudden, but it’ll be a good stimulus for our members.

Tsubasa: Oh… Hey, Dai-chan, he just… praised me… right?

Dai: I guess so?

Tsubasa: Ooooh!! I got praised by Izumi Shu!! I’m amazing!!

Ichiru: What a simple guy.

Tsubasa: I think being happy after a compliment is normal, though? It just means I showed my cool side.

Ichiru: Saying you’re cool yourself… aren’t you stupid?

Tsubasa: You’re the stupid one. If I don’t show my coolest side to the camera, there’s no point. I’m a professional after all.

Ichiru: You love yourself so much it’s pathetic!

Tsubasa: Then can you tell your fans to love you if you hate yourself? Now that is arrogant.

Ichiru: …

Shu: Ichiru, that’s enough. Tsubasa is right.

Ichiru: Shit…

Dai: You said too much, Tsubasa. Don’t take up on every little thing.

Tsubasa: Okay…

Haiduki: Geez…

Issei: Um… This time it was Ichiru’s fault. … I’m sorry. But, I don’t think everything Tsubasa-san said is right, either. The world is not only made of people who love themselves, are confident and can proudly stand in front of people. There are people who, for various reasons, can’t become like that even if they want to. Not admitting their existence, or arbitrarily deciding that it is bad… I think that’s arrogant.

… I’m sorry for being impertinent. I’ll apologize for Ichiru too, but… I want you to understand.

Eichi: Issei…

Dai: … Tsubasa?

Tsubasa: !? Ngh… Er… I’m sorry too-

Ichiru: Issei!! You don’t need to lower your head to someone like him!!

Tsubasa: Wha-!! Listen, you…!!!

Shu: That’s enough!! You two are so hot-blooded, seriously… don’t be so impatient. There’s no need to have a big argument here. You can do it as much as you want on a stage.

Ichiru: What do you mean?

Shu: The agency’s intention. From now on, they plan to push forward SolidS and QUELL as a pair.

Tsubasa: Geh…!!! Haiduki-san, is that for real?!

Haiduki: Ahh, well, yeah. I’ll explain the details later, but in the live we’re organizing soon, there’ll be a joint dance performance with SolidS and QUELL.

Tsubasa: Joint, you said… with him…?

Ichiru: Dancing together…?

Tsubasa & Ichiru: No way in hell!!!

Shu: Good, I see you’re in perfect sync. If you have a fierce competition, I’m sure it’ll be a great stage. Again, pleased to work with you.

Dai: *sigh*

Eichi: I sense a storm coming…

Track 2 || Translation index || Track 4

TL notes:

Man, Issei doesn’t talk much, but when he does, he says Truths. I kind of agree with what Tsubasa said too. It’s amazing how Tsubasa and Ichiru clash at every little thing tho...

Thanks for reading!

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