# E4 - Degeneracy
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G4VUQMQX2/degeneracy)
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**[00:02] Fb**
*"This world is kill or be killed."*
**[00:05] Fb**
*"There's no such thing as heaven."*
**[00:07] Fb**
*"Once fallen, there's no hope."*
**[00:09] Fb**
* There are people who struggle*
* because of these beliefs.*
**[00:13] Fb**
*Hey! You there!*
**[00:15] Fb**
*Are you pretending you don't see it?*
**[00:18] Fb**
*Too bad we can't do the same.*
**[00:21] Fb**
*We wish to wipe away your tears.*
**[00:24] Fb**
*We'll make smiles bloom in multitudes.*
**[00:27] Fb**
*Of course, compensation is required.*
**[00:30] Fb**
*Just stop by Bar F, won't you?*
**[00:33] Fb**
*Don't worry... no need for money.*
**[00:36] Fb**
*There's only one thing we want!*
***SIGN*** We'll Save Your Heart
***SIGN*** We'll take your heart.
**[00:42] Fb**
*We'll take your heart!*
***SIGN*** Ranmaru
***SIGN*** ~ We'll Save Your Heart ~
**[02:21] Jyu**
What a beautiful, green space!
**[02:23] Jyu**
It's so relaxing!
**[02:25] Ran**
Yeah.
**[02:26] Jyu**
That's just the kind of leisurely
talk we don't have time for!
**[02:30] Jyu**
I really need to send back some
attachment and impress the queen!
**[02:34] Ran**
Yeah...
**[02:35] Jyu**
Homura, Uruu, and even bubblehead
Ranmaru here found some!
**[02:43] Jyu**
I gotta get it done, too,
and look cool in the process.
**[02:45] Girl**
Someone help!
**[02:46] Girl**
Thief! Give back my bag!
**[02:49] Jyu**
Watch this, Ranmaru!
**[02:51] Jyu**
Time for me to look cool!
**[02:56] Jyu**
Get back here, you!
**[02:59] Jyu**
Go to heaven!
**[03:10] Jyu**
Ow, ow...
***SIGN*** O
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**[03:16] Kei**
Thank you so much!
**[03:18] Kei**
Thank goodness! My costume is safe, too.
**[03:21] Kei**
I'm Kei Riju.
**[03:23] Kei**
I'm an idol in a group
called the Aurora Vikings.
**[03:26] Ran**
An idol?
**[03:27] Kei**
Of course, I'm still just a backup dancer.
**[03:32] Kei**
Excuse me!
**[03:33] Kei**
Thank you for helping me earlier!
**[03:36] Jyu**
I got so close to looking
really cool back there!
**[03:40] Jyu**
H-Hey!
**[03:41] Jyu**
C'mon! Cut it out!
**[03:46] Kei**
So cute!
***SIGN*** Taboo No. 4
"Degeneracy"
***SIGN*** We'll Save Your Heart
**[03:55] Jyu**
Teach you how to be cute?
**[03:57] Kei**
Yes...
**[03:59] Kei**
I thought maybe you could
give me cuteness lessons.
**[04:02] Jyu**
Me?
**[04:04] Jyu**
No darn way!
**[04:05] Jyu**
I'm not cute!
**[04:07] Jyu**
Jyuka Mutsuoka is the epitome of *cool*!
**[04:11] Tak**
I think this job sounds
tailor-made for you, Jyuka.
**[04:13] Jyu**
It is not!
**[04:17] Kei**
So cute!
**[04:21] Jyu**
Cut that out!
**[04:23] Jyu**
I wanna be *cool*!
**[04:25] Uru**
We must help those in need.
**[04:28] Uru**
That is our mission.
**[04:31] Hom**
Says the guy who whacked his own client.
***SIGN*** Aurora Vikings
***SIGN*** Eru
Nuikawa
***SIGN*** Eru
Nuikawa
***SIGN*** Eru
Nuikawa
***SIGN*** Eru
Nuikawa
***SIGN*** Eru
Nuikawa
***SIGN*** Eru
Nuikawa
***SIGN*** Eru
Nuikawa
***SIGN*** Successive Popularity Vote Winner!
***SIGN*** I'm the Center
**[04:39] Jyu**
Darn it. Why me?
**[04:42] Ran**
You really had to help, huh?
**[04:45] Jyu**
Ranmaru?
**[04:46] Jyu**
What are you doing here?
**[04:47] Ran**
Let's go.
**[04:47] Jyu**
Stop! Hey!
**[05:01] Jyu**
The dancing's a little stiff. So is the face.
**[05:05] Jyu**
Not exactly cute.
**[05:07] Jyu**
Feels more... desperate.
**[05:09] Jyu**
The audience will enjoy your performance
more if you relax a little.
**[05:14] Kei**
Okay...
**[05:15] Jyu**
Hit 'em with one of these!
**[05:16] Jyu**
And these!
**[05:17] Jyu**
And then dig deep and...
**[05:19] Jyu**
Pose!
**[05:23] Kei**
So cute!
**[05:25] Kei**
Teach me how to do that!
**[05:28] Jyu**
I-If you insist.
**[05:30] Kei**
Oh, thank you!
**[05:37] Jyu**
What made you want to be an idol?
**[05:40] Kei**
Promise you won't laugh?
**[05:43] Kei**
I used to be really plain.
**[05:47] Kei**
No one would hang out with me.
**[05:49] Kei**
I was the kind of person nobody
ever noticed or missed.
**[05:54] Kei**
One day, I was at the mall
and saw these idols perform...
**[05:57] Kei**
They were so cute.
**[05:59] Kei**
It encouraged me, and inspired me.
**[06:04] Kei**
So I made up my mind and
came to the big city.
**[06:07] Kei**
I wanted to be an idol who would
inspire someone the same way.
**[06:12] Kei**
And I want to be the best
idol of all... the center!
**[06:18] Kei**
And then that would show everyone
who slighted me before.
**[06:25] Ran**
Sounds a little like you, Jyuka.
**[06:28] Jyu**
Y-You think?
**[06:31] Jyu**
Well, I'll help you out!
**[06:33] Kei**
Thank you so much!
**[06:41] Jyu**
So that's the unshakable center
of the Aurora Vikings...
**[06:44] Jyu**
Top of the popularity polls, Eru Nuikawa?
**[06:48] Jyu**
She's not putting much effort
into her singing or dancing.
**[06:51] Jyu**
How'd she end up as the center?
**[06:55] Vo**
Please line up, single file!
**[06:57] Eru**
Thanks so much for coming!
**[06:59] Eru**
You better vote for me, got it?
**[07:02] Eru**
But this is our little secret!
**[07:04] Girl**
Can she even do that?
**[07:06] Girl**
It's *so* against the rules.
**[07:08] Jyu**
I see...
**[07:09] Jyu**
So that's how it works.
**[07:14] Eru**
Be the best, be the best...
**[07:16] Eru**
Second-best just won't do...
**[07:19] Eru**
Number one!
**[07:22] Kei**
You were great today, Eru.
**[07:25] Eru**
Oh, you.
**[07:26] Eru**
You've gotta stop drifting
forward and getting in my way.
**[07:30] Girl**
I'm sorry.
**[07:31] Girl**
I didn't mean to.
**[07:33] Eru**
You're wasting your time with
all that effort, you know.
**[07:37] Eru**
Those stupid fans of ours don't care
about the singing or the dancing.
**[07:48] Ran**
Is being the center that important?
**[07:51] Tak**
Well, it's kind of the brass
ring for wannabe idols.
**[07:55] Ran**
Can you work your way up to it?
**[07:57] Uru**
For some, no work is ever enough.
**[08:00] Uru**
For others, no work is ever necessary.
**[08:03] Uru**
Just like in the fairy world.
**[08:04] Uru**
It's inherently unequal.
**[08:07] Hom**
What?
**[08:08] Uru**
I'm saying that those privileged from birth
never appreciate their good fortune.
**[08:13] Hom**
Oh?
**[08:14] Jyu**
No work is ever enough, huh?
**[08:19] Queen**
Only Jyuka and Takara have
failed to collect attachment.
**[08:24] But**
Yes.
**[08:25] But**
But I believe it's only a
matter of time for Takara.
**[08:29] Queen**
The Arbor Clan...
**[08:30] Queen**
Gathering attachment doesn't
really play to their strengths.
**[08:34] But**
But we must be prepared, just in case.
**[08:38] Queen**
Yes, you're right.
**[08:41] Queen**
It may be necessary if we want
to make the numbers add up.
***SIGN*** President's Office
**[08:45] Man**
These ratings are terrible!
**[08:48] Man**
You need to get more fans,
or you're out of here!
**[08:52] Kei**
I'm so sorry.
**[08:53] Man**
Darn it...
**[08:54] Man**
Anyway, I've heard some of the girls
are meeting with fans in private.
**[09:00] Man**
Are you a part of that?
**[09:01] Kei**
Absolutely not!
**[09:02] Man**
I hope not.
**[09:04] Man**
But if you don't do better
in the next ranking,
**[09:07] Man**
you really are fired.
**[09:09] Man**
Get it?
**[09:20] Eru**
You wanna succeed that bad, huh?
**[09:23] Kei**
Eru?
**[09:25] Eru**
How about I lend you a helping hand?
**[09:30] Eru**
Here.
**[09:31] Kei**
Is this...
**[09:37] Sir**
Humans can only degenerate.
**[09:39] Sir**
The only way to rise up
is to kick others down.
**[09:43] Sir**
That's the way of this world.
**[09:48] Sign**
m 232 46 l 232 62 382 62 382 46
***SIGN*** Thanks so much for today!
**[09:48] Sign**
m 281 74 l 282 89 433 89 432 74
***SIGN*** You've been getting really good lately!
**[09:48] Sign**
m 232 103 l 232 132 413 132 413 104
***SIGN*** I was super nervous but I had lots of fun!
I owe it to you, Jyuka!
**[09:48] Sign**
m 264 144 l 264 160 433 160 433 145
***SIGN*** Let's work at our lessons tomorrow, too!
**[09:48] Sign**
m 230 195 l 230 223 385 224 386 196
***SIGN*** Something came up and I can't make
our next lesson. Next time, okay?
**[09:51] Jyu**
Maybe I should just give up.
**[09:54] Jyu**
Maybe Uruu's right.
**[09:56] Jyu**
Some people have it, and some people don't.
**[10:00] Jyu**
Some people can strive all their
lives and achieve nothing.
**[10:03] Jyu**
In the end, it all comes down
to what you're born with.
**[10:06] Ran**
What makes you say that?
**[10:09] Jyu**
A Lux Clan elite like you
wouldn't understand.
**[10:13] Jyu**
The Ignis Clan handles the
fairy world's fighting.
**[10:16] Jyu**
The Aqua Clan handles administrative stuff.
**[10:20] Jyu**
The Metallum Clan handles financial affairs.
**[10:23] Jyu**
And the stars of the fairy world,
handling religious rites, are the Lux Clan.
**[10:28] Jyu**
By comparison, the Arbor Clan handles
the boring job of rejuvenation.
**[10:33] Jyu**
About all we do is heal wounded fairies
**[10:38] Jyu**
and revive sick plants.
**[10:41] Jyu**
I wish I could get it done like you guys.
**[10:46] Jyu**
But I'm just so boring.
**[10:49] Ran**
You're cute, Jyuka.
**[10:50] Jyu**
And I keep telling you, I don't want to be!
***SIGN*** Ranmaru
***SIGN*** ~ We'll Save Your Heart ~
***SIGN*** Ranmaru
***SIGN*** ~ We'll Save Your Heart ~
**[11:09] Kei**
Is this the place?
**[11:10] Eru**
Aw, for realsies?
**[11:12] Boy**
Oh, you bet!
**[11:14] Eri**
Thanks *so* much!
**[11:15] Eri**
And here's your reward!
**[11:18] Eri**
I just love you!
**[11:21] Eri**
Now, you're buying another thousand
of my new single, right?
**[11:25] Boy**
Yeah, yeah.
**[11:26] Boy**
When's that new friend of yours get here?
**[11:28] Eru**
She should be here by now...
**[11:30] Boy**
She didn't back out, did she?
**[11:34] Jyu**
I...
**[11:36] Jyu**
I'm going to that lesson.
**[11:40] Jyu**
"If you work hard, some day,
your dream will come true."
**[11:44] Jyu**
I want to believe that.
**[11:50] Ran**
Jyuka!
**[11:51] Jyu**
Hang on!
**[11:53] Jyu**
She's crying.
***SIGN*** Bus Terminal
**[12:04] Jyu**
You're giving up?
**[12:06] Kei**
Jyuka?
**[12:10] Kei**
I thought I'd head back home.
**[12:15] Kei**
I'm not really cut out for this.
**[12:17] Kei**
My hard work will never pay off.
**[12:21] Jyu**
But you're working so hard, Kei.
**[12:23] Jyu**
Watching you work so hard
to achieve your dream...
**[12:27] Jyu**
You looked so cool.
**[12:30] Jyu**
No.
**[12:32] Jyu**
You looked so... cute.
**[12:35] Kei**
Jyuka...
**[12:40] (Flashback) Ran**
You're cute, Jyuka.
**[12:45] Kei**
Jyuka?
**[12:47] Jyu**
Oh, it's nothing!
**[12:49] Jyu**
Don't worry!
**[12:51] Jyu**
I will save your heart.
**[14:10] Jyu**
Taboo rescinded!
**[14:11] Jyu**
Love in profusion!
**[14:14] Jyu**
Fairy of Verdure, Jyuka! Advent!
**[14:20] El**
Hey, don't forget to bring even more friends
**[14:23] El**
who will help me out even more...
**[14:34] [SONG] El**
"Underestimate me at your peril," I think
**[14:38] [SONG] El**
As I clench my fists in my pockets
**[14:42] [SONG] El**
Better not use that word, "soft"...
**[14:46] [SONG] El**
Not about me!
**[14:49] [SONG] El**
Try to look beneath the surface
**[14:53] [SONG] El**
I mean it (I mean it!)
**[14:57] [SONG] El**
Deep down, I'm the kind of man
**[15:01] [SONG] El**
You wouldn't want to cross
**[15:05] [SONG] El**
Dancing the dance of pathos
**[15:09] [SONG] El**
As our feelings fail to make contact again
**[15:13] [SONG] El**
It's not about being nice
**[15:16] [SONG] El**
It's just not in my nature to let this go
**[15:20] [SONG] El**
Dance the tango!
**[15:22] [SONG] El**
Spin the tango!
**[15:25] [SONG] El**
With all the sorrow I feel
**[15:28] [SONG] El**
Dance the tango!
**[15:30] [SONG] El**
Spin the tango!
**[15:33] [SONG] El**
Blow on, wind!
**[15:35] [SONG] El**
Until all tears are dried!
**[16:02] Kei**
Where am I?
**[16:04] Kei**
Is that... Jyuka?
**[16:10] El**
You see?
**[16:11] El**
This is you!
**[16:14] El**
Struggling to distinguish yourself
among the identical masses.
**[16:18] El**
How would anyone even notice you?
**[16:23] El**
Now look at this!
**[16:25] El**
This is *me*!
**[16:27] El**
Incredible, aren't I? Jealous, aren't you?
**[16:31] El**
Hard work won't get you anywhere!
**[16:34] El**
Talent is just something you're born with!
**[16:39] Jyu**
You're wrong!
**[16:40] Jyu**
Hard work will always be rewarded!
**[16:51] Jyu**
Oh, no!
**[16:58] Kei**
Jyuka!
**[17:02] El**
All who try to stop me will
suffer the consequences!
**[17:13] Kei**
I really just... can't do it.
**[17:17] El**
Begone from this world at once!
**[17:21] Sei**
The higher one flies,
**[17:24] Sei**
the thinner the air becomes,
**[17:25] Sei**
and the harder it is to breathe.
**[17:28] Sei**
The prattling of those who've
never known such a life
**[17:31] Sei**
is but the baying of dogs in the distance.
**[17:37] Jyu**
I won't... lose.
**[17:46] Jyu**
Ranmaru?
**[17:52] Sei**
Betelgeuse...
**[17:54] Jyu**
Ranmaru! Don't interfere!
**[17:59] Jyu**
This is... *my* job!
**[18:03] Kei**
Jyuka! Keep going!
**[18:07] Jyu**
Don't worry.
**[18:09] Jyu**
I know... you can be the center!
**[18:15] Jyu**
Because... you're...
**[18:18] Jyu**
So cute!
**[18:21] El**
Kill him already!
**[18:31] El**
S-Stay back!
**[18:34] Jyu**
Where is it?
**[18:44] El**
No! Don't look!
**[18:49] El**
That isn't me!
**[18:52] Jyu**
Is that the real you?!
**[19:01] El**
No!
**[19:02] El**
Please, wait!
**[19:03] Uru**
On mayalta harikira!
**[19:19] Uru**
Unlock the heart's truth!
**[19:31] Uru**
Assumption of the Holy Mother!
**[19:37] Uru**
Go to heaven!
**[19:54] Kei**
Jyuka, you're so... cool.
**[20:01] Sei**
Another's fall into degeneracy
tastes of bliss.
**[20:04] Sei**
From this, new degeneracy will be born.
**[20:10] But**
Attachment, Your Majesty.
**[20:13] Queen**
A truly unexpected achievement.
**[20:16] Queen**
But how long will Takara's delay continue?
***SIGN*** Aurora Vikings'
Center
Pictures of the Shocking Truth!
"Fan Service" Gone Too Far!
We've got the scoop!
An incredible scandal brought to light!
Exclusive scoop!
Dismissed!!
**[20:21] Prez**
I don't know how to express my apologies.
**[20:25] Prez**
All Aurora Vikings members engaging
in private meetings with fans
**[20:30] Prez**
have all been dismissed.
***SIGN*** Aurora Vikings
***SIGN*** Kei
Riju
***SIGN*** Kei
Riju
***SIGN*** Kei
Riju
***SIGN*** Kei
Riju
***SIGN*** Kei
Riju
***SIGN*** Kei
Riju
***SIGN*** Celebrate! The New No. 1!!
***SIGN*** Thanks for all
your support!
**[20:32] Sign**
* I'm going to keep our members strictly on*
* track from now on to ensure the group's integrity.*
**[20:39] Jyu**
I can't believe she really
made center, though.
**[20:43] Ran**
She owes it to you, Jyuka.
**[20:45] Jyu**
Well, won't deny that!
**[20:48] ---**
Yeah!
**[20:52] Vo**
Please line up, single file!
**[20:54] Kei**
Thanks so much for coming today!
**[20:57] Jyu**
Congratulations on your first
performance as center!
**[20:59] Jyu**
Your pose at the end was super cute!
**[21:02] Kei**
Thanks so much!
**[21:04] Kei**
Say, have you been to see me before?
**[21:06] Jyu**
No... it's my first time.
**[21:10] Kei**
A little reward!
**[21:12] Kei**
But this is our little secret!
**[21:19] Girl**
Are you kidding me?
**[21:20] Girl**
She's doing the same thing Eru did!
**[21:22] Tak**
Well, well! Someone's living
on the edge, I see.
**[21:26] Uru**
The sheer indecency!
**[21:32] Hom**
What are you sighin' about?
**[21:35] Hom**
You made her wish come true.
**[21:37] Hom**
It's a good thing, right?
**[21:39] Uru**
As deficient in tact as ever, I see.
**[21:42] Hom**
You got a problem with me?
**[21:45] Tak**
Really, it's fine!
**[21:46] Tak**
You got your attachment, too.
**[21:49] Tak**
The queen will be ever so pleased!
**[21:53] Ran**
Jyuka...
**[21:55] Ran**
You really are cute, Jyuka.
**[21:59] Jyu**
Th-Thanks, man.
***SIGN*** This story is a work of fiction. The people, events, and groups portrayed therein are purely imaginary and do not reflect the real world.
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***SIGN*** Taboo No. 5:
"Lust"