E11 - Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
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[00:02] ---
And so, on the right is Eriri Sawamura,
who is in charge of the art.
[00:07] ---
On the left is Utaha Kasumigaoka-senpai,
who is in charge of the scenario.
[00:12] ---
And this is my cousin, Michiru Hyodo.
[00:14] ---
H-Hang on, she's Tomoya's...
[00:17] ---
Who dresses like that
in front of a guy?
[00:20] ---
Perhaps you could get to the point, Mr. Ethical?
[00:23] ---
What are you hoping to gain
by introducing her to us?
[00:27] ---
Well, I want to have her do the music
for the game we're making.
[00:32] ---
What, you're forcing her on us, Tomoya?
[00:35] ---
You want this girl that badly?
[00:38] ---
Even if she is in a band,
don't you think it's a bit rash
[00:42] ---
to suddenly have her do
videogame background music?
[00:44] ---
I didn't decide on her
for some half-baked reason.
[00:47] ---
Once you hear her music, Utaha-senpai, I know you'll–
[00:50] ---
C'mon, Tomo, let's not get ahead of ourselves!
[00:53] ---
- I never actually said I'd do it!
- M-Michiru! Cut it out!
[00:55] ---
This is important!
[00:59] ---
"T-Tomo"? What's with that excruciatingly
familiar term of address?!
[01:02] ---
I mean, they're just too close!
[01:05] ---
Th-They're cousins...
Childhood friends by birth...
[01:08] ---
And now they're even
fellow circle members...
[01:10] ---
Thanks for waiting.
I brought drinks and snacks, so...
[01:14] ---
Uh, what's the matter, Sawamura-san?
[01:16] ---
I can see that you're not going
to be of any use here.
[01:20] ---
You cheap knockoff of a childhood friend.
[01:23] ---
Then you really shouldn't kick her
while she's down like that.
[03:01] ---
Please, Michiru!
[03:02] ---
I just need you to write a few songs for us!
SIGN #11: Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
[03:05] ---
Oh, and the MIDI programming
and background music cues.
[03:08] ---
And while you're at it, you can tie it all together
by doing the theme song with your band!
[03:11] ---
Ooh, I'm writing that down!
[03:13] ---
I see that your way of asking for favors
is equally rude in the extreme to all, Mr. Ethical.
[03:18] ---
I keep telling you,
I'm not interested!
[03:21] ---
If you have the talent to write a song that great,
don't you want to put it to good use?
[03:26] ---
That's why I'm in a band!
I have my hands full with that!
[03:29] ---
It'll work out!
If anybody can juggle it, it's you!
[03:33] ---
Just give it up, Mr. Ethical.
[03:35] ---
If you force someone who isn't interested to join,
[03:37] ---
you're only going to make both of you unhappy.
[03:40] ---
I seem to recall you being
pretty much the same at first, Utaha-senpai.
[03:45] ---
There is still time.
Just look for someone else.
[03:48] ---
It has to be Michiru!
[03:51] ---
Just like the scenario
has to be by you, Utaha-senpai!
[03:54] ---
And the art has to be by Eriri!
[03:56] ---
And Kato...
[03:59] ---
Anyway, she's important!
[04:01] ---
Ah. Thanks.
[04:05] ---
Look, I'm saying that I'm not
interested in this otaku stuff!
[04:09] ---
You need to grow up from this
otaku stuff and face reality, Tomo!
[04:13] ---
I never thought I'd hear the word "reality"
from a happy-go-lucky type like you.
[04:19] ---
And what, pray tell,
is wrong with being an otaku?
[04:22] ---
Has my or Mr. Ethical being an otaku
caused you any hardship?
[04:27] ---
For starters, that "Mr. Ethical" nickname
positively reeks of otaku!
[04:33] ---
U-Utaha-senpai!
[04:37] ---
Do you think that otaku are beneath you?
That they oink away,
[04:41] ---
mindlessly consuming the stream of otaku
content that's vomited out on a daily basis?
[04:46] ---
That they are a race who contributes
nothing to society, doing only harm?
[04:51] ---
I wouldn't go that far.
Do you know people like that?
[04:54] ---
I think not. And I'll thank you
to not underestimate otaku.
[04:58] ---
There are those who devote themselves
to anime, games, or light novels:
[05:01] ---
creators who work their hardest
to entertain one and all.
[05:04] ---
And there are the users who keep
the otaku economy turning,
[05:07] ---
those who support and enthusiastically
buy the works released by such people!
[05:11] ---
These are the people who sacrifice all
else in order to accomplish something!
[05:16] ---
Do you think you have the right
to look down on such nobility?!
[05:20] ---
Utaha-senpai!
[05:22] ---
Right. As human beings, there is no difference
between otaku and ordinary people.
[05:25] ---
There is no barrier between
creator and user.
[05:29] ---
Alleged "fans" who do nothing
but cheer from the sidelines,
[05:30] ---
only to suddenly chicken out and run away when
we feel like doing something ourselves...
[05:34] ---
Damn it! Wimp otaku like them should just die!
[05:38] ---
Utaha-senpai!
[05:41] ---
Look, it's not about who's better or worse,
it's just that our cultures are different.
[05:45] ---
I mean, I could never
make friends with an otaku.
[05:49] ---
That's not true!
You get along just fine with me!
[05:52] ---
Well, you're not an otaku to me.
[05:56] ---
You're just Tomo.
[05:58] ---
Ever since we were kids, no matter
what we did, I was always better.
[06:02] ---
And I usually treat you as my lackey.
[06:04] ---
But whenever the chips were down,
[06:07] ---
you've always been that cool guy
that I can always count on.
[06:09] ---
I'm not sure if dragging up
ancient history is helping here.
[06:12] ---
Yeah, yeah!
[06:13] ---
He was, he was!
[06:15] ---
Eriri?
[06:16] ---
Oh, right! Come to think of it,
this happened one time!
[06:22] ---
We were climbing the mountain
behind our grandpa's house,
[06:25] ---
and I got carried away
and ran way out ahead.
[06:28] ---
I twisted my ankle
and couldn't walk on it.
[06:31] ---
Th-That's terrible!
[06:33] ---
It was so creepy, with the woods dark
all around me and the crows cawing!
[06:36] ---
I was seriously scared!
[06:40] ---
And then Tomo showed up!
[06:43] ---
His arms and legs and face
were covered in scratches
[06:45] ---
from searching everywhere for me!
[06:48] ---
Um, I was also lost and got those
when I was wandering around.
[06:51] ---
Tomo carried me on his back
all the way down afterwards!
[06:55] ---
H-How old were you...?
[07:00] ---
Remembering that really
pisses me off for some reason!
[07:03] ---
That was the first and last time
you ever saw me cry!
[07:07] ---
Damn it, Tomo!
[07:08] ---
How old were you when that happened?!
Which of you was older, Tomoya?!
[07:12] ---
We've gotten totally
off topic here, you two!
[07:16] ---
- Out with it!
- I can't breathe!
[07:18] ---
- What kind of event was that?!
- You're suffocating me! Stop–
[07:24] ---
Huh?
[07:27] ---
Tomo, the bath's all yours.
[07:29] ---
What're you doing?
[07:31] ---
Looking for something.
[07:34] ---
M-My d-dress shirt!
[07:40] ---
Why are you wearing
even less than usual?!
[07:43] ---
Well, all my clothes
are in the wash right now.
[07:47] ---
For crying out loud...
I wish it'd finally sink in that I'm a guy!
[07:55] ---
Hey, Michiru.
[08:00] ---
I really do want you.
[08:06] ---
You as my first, huh...?
[08:09] ---
Well, it's not that I'm not interested,
and I don't think it would be terrible with you.
[08:16] ---
I guess I can live with that.
[08:20] ---
Sorry, I should've
explained myself better!
[08:23] ---
What I want is your songs!
[08:27] ---
I'm not to blame for that
little misunderstanding, okay?
[08:33] ---
Um, to get back to what we were talking about,
are you sure that you can't do it?
[08:36] ---
I don't mind if you give
top priority to your band.
[08:39] ---
Man, you still haven't given up...
[08:41] ---
I can't.
[08:43] ---
For my dream, and for my friends who
are helping me achieve that dream.
[08:48] ---
I have a dream of my own. My band.
[08:51] ---
And I have friends who
mean the world to me.
[08:54] ---
But we're on the verge of
breaking up because of me.
[08:58] ---
I'm sorry, but I just can't spare
the time to help you guys right now.
[09:04] ---
Uncle still hasn't given you his blessing, huh?
Your band, I mean.
[09:08] ---
Actually, we've reached a point where
he'll approve it on one condition.
[09:13] ---
Really? That's great!
[09:15] ---
Yeah, it is, but that condition is a rough one.
[09:19] ---
What is it? If I can help, just name it.
[09:25] ---
Well, he says that we have
to get a proper manager.
[09:29] ---
A manager?
[09:31] ---
Yeah. He says he's worried about an
all-girl band going to live houses.
[09:36] ---
Ah. Well, sex and drugs do go
hand in hand with rock and roll.
[09:41] ---
You have a prejudice like that against rock,
but you get mad at prejudice against otaku?
[09:45] ---
Isn't that a double standard?
[09:47] ---
Uh... Anyway, I think
I understand your situation.
[09:51] ---
Okay, leave it to me.
I'll see what I can do.
[09:54] ---
You mean it?!
[09:55] ---
Yeah. I'll put out feelers to everyone I know
in the entertainment and singing circles.
[10:00] ---
In return, once I've solved your problem,
you help out with our–
[10:04] ---
Come on, what are you saying?
[10:06] ---
Our manager isn't gonna have
time to work on a game!
[10:11] ---
Come again?
[10:13] ---
Whoa, hey! I can't possibly
manage your band full-time!
[10:17] ---
And we can't possibly have some
complete stranger be our manager!
[10:21] ---
I'm up to my neck in work for my own circle,
so don't drop your problems in my lap!
[10:27] ---
Please, Tomo? Use this as an excuse
to give up on the gamemaker thing!
[10:33] ---
I can't. I just told you, remember?
[10:35] ---
I have a dream and friends.
[10:37] ---
Not to sound blunt, but your friends
didn't seem all that into it.
[10:43] ---
I got the gist of things
when we talked earlier.
[10:46] ---
That circle of yours is off-kilter.
[10:50] ---
I mean, you're the only one who genuinely
wants to make a game, Tomo.
[10:55] ---
Wh-What are you saying?
[10:57] ---
Those other girls have various reasons
for having to be in the circle.
[11:01] ---
What do you mean,
"various reasons"?
[11:04] ---
I mean various reasons.
[11:06] ---
You sly dog!
[11:08] ---
What's different about my band is that we're
all serious about achieving the same dream.
[11:14] ---
Michiru...
[11:15] ---
So please...
Tomo, I'm begging you.
[11:19] ---
Make my dream come true.
[11:30] ---
Hey, Kato. About today's circle meet–
[11:33] ---
Huh?
[11:34] ---
Hey, Tomoya!
[11:36] ---
How about hitting up Akiba
since it's the weekend?
[11:38] ---
Yoshihiko... It's been so long.
What's it been, ten years?
[11:42] ---
Wouldn't saying "six months"
have gotten your point across?
[11:45] ---
Enough about you.
Have you seen Kato?
[11:49] ---
We'll discuss your lack of compassion
for your fellow bro later,
[11:53] ---
but Kato-san was out the door
as soon as the bell rang.
[11:56] ---
She was?
[11:57] ---
I have to say, you two have been
joined at the hip lately.
[12:00] ---
She's 3D, man.
[12:01] ---
I just prefer 2D girls.
I never said that I hated 3D ones.
[12:05] ---
Hang on, does that mean
you two are going out?
[12:09] ---
You aren't worried about Kato, are you?
[12:12] ---
When an ordinary, cute girl like her is
with a guy like you, people get curious.
[12:16] ---
I see.
[12:17] ---
She's suddenly started
to attract male attention.
[12:21] ---
Maybe she's showing a bit
of growth as a heroine.
[12:25] ---
Setting aside your completely
unwarranted arrogance,
[12:28] ---
you'd think she'd be totally
wasted on a guy like you!
SIGN One week behind
[12:43] ---
Get back on track this weekend!
SIGN One week behind
SIGN Get back on track this weekend!
[12:48] ---
Come on, this is no time
to be moping.
[12:55] ---
I have to make progress on
at least my share of the work.
[13:12] ---
Kato-san?
[13:15] ---
I'm sorry, I asked you to teach me,
but I fell asleep.
[13:18] ---
You're not used to all-nighters,
so it's not surprising.
[13:21] ---
Thanks.
[13:26] ---
Oh, I got a response
from Kasumigaoka-senpai.
SIGN 1 new text Utaha Kasumigaoka
[13:29] ---
I'm surprised that woman
is staying up this late with us.
SIGN Meguri: That's why I've decided to
think this way at times like this.
[13:38] ---
This background really
ought to be a sunset.
[13:41] ---
Sorry, Sawamura-san,
how do I tell it to do that?
[13:46] ---
To do that, just change
this file name like this...
[13:50] ---
See?
[13:52] ---
That did it!
Thanks, Sawamura-san.
[14:03] ---
Say, Kato-san...
[14:06] ---
Why are you doing this?
[14:07] ---
Well, the schedule seems to
be slipping more and more.
[14:09] ---
I didn't mean something grounded
in stomachache-inducing reality.
[14:12] ---
I meant, why you?
[14:15] ---
Well, I've been thinking about things.
[14:20] ---
Say, Sawamura-san.
[14:22] ---
Yeah?
[14:22] ---
I think this expression on the heroine
works better for this scene.
SIGN Meguri: Make a future where I
can remain in that world, okay?
[14:29] ---
But this is the scene where the protagonist
goes to another heroine's house.
[14:33] ---
That's precisely why.
[14:35] ---
She's putting on a brave face.
She's a girl, after all.
[14:54] ---
Good morning, Aki-kun.
[14:56] ---
Sorry for calling so early.
Were you asleep?
[14:59] ---
Yeah, kind of. I'm not used to all-nighters.
[15:03] ---
How about you?
You didn't get any sleep?
[15:06] ---
How did you know?
[15:07] ---
Hmmm... I just knew, I guess.
[15:11] ---
"You just knew," huh?
[15:13] ---
So, did you make any progress
on the scripting?
[15:17] ---
No, not one bit.
I had other things on my mind.
[15:21] ---
Oh?
[15:22] ---
You're not going to get exasperated or angry?
[15:25] ---
Well, I know that you get that way sometimes.
[15:29] ---
And I also get the feeling that you'll make
it all work out at the last second.
[15:32] ---
Does that mean that you can see right
through me or that you trust me?
[15:36] ---
I don't really know.
[15:40] ---
Hey, Kato...
[15:42] ---
Am I tilting at windmills here?
[15:45] ---
I can't really say that you're not.
[15:47] ---
Am I the only one who really
wants to make the game?
[15:53] ---
Is everyone just along for the ride
because they feel obligated?
[15:58] ---
Is our circle off-kilter?
[16:05] ---
Say, Aki-kun...
[16:08] ---
Are you hungry?
SIGN Meguri: Make a future where I
can remain in that world, okay?
[16:15] ---
I'm sorry, I borrowed
these books a while ago.
[16:19] ---
Why? I never asked you to help me.
[16:23] ---
I'm glad I've been studying them, though.
[16:25] ---
It seems like you've hit a wall,
so maybe I helped pick up the slack a bit.
[16:30] ---
You don't need to force yourself to help
out when I haven't asked you to...
[16:34] ---
I'm not being forced,
and I don't feel obligated.
[16:37] ---
I really do want to try
to make this game.
SIGN Meguri: Make a future where I
can remain in that world, okay?
[16:44] ---
Kato?
[16:45] ---
I don't have a talent
for making games.
[16:48] ---
I can't draw pictures like Sawamura-san can
[16:51] ---
and I can't craft stories like Kasumigaoka-senpai can.
[16:55] ---
And I don't have your crazy vitality
or audacity, either.
[17:00] ---
No, what I have hardly
counts as talent.
[17:02] ---
That's why I'm working hard to try to help
everyone out, even if it's only a little.
[17:07] ---
Besides, I've been getting help from Sawamura-san
and Kasumigaoka-senpai to make this scene.
[17:14] ---
I can't think that the others
are doing this unwillingly.
[17:18] ---
Kato?
SIGN Meguri: So hang in there, Seiji-kun!
SIGN Meguri: So hang in there, Seiji-kun!
[17:24] ---
So hang in there, Tomoya-kun!
[17:30] ---
Make me a heroine whose happiness will
be the envy of everyone, okay?
[17:35] ---
I will, I promise.
[17:38] ---
I'm gonna turn you into a main heroine
that will tug at everyone's–
SIGN Meguri: By the way, Seiji-kun. You wouldn't
happen to have one of those, would you?
SIGN Seiji: "Those"?
SIGN Meguri: You know, those. A memory of the faint stirrings of love.
Like when your relatives got together in the country
and a girl twisted her ankle and was carried home on her
cousin's back as she cried.
SIGN Seiji: Uh...
SIGN Meguri: Basically, when I said that my cousin Keiichi and
I were close, it's because I had that experience.
SIGN Meguri: My point is, Seiji-kun, I understand being attracted
to a cousin as a child and then having those feelings
come roaring back when you're suddenly reunited
with them and find yourselves living together.
[18:31] ---
I am so terribly sorry!
[18:37] ---
Oh, I just slapped some random dialogue
onto this scene as practice.
[18:42] ---
There's no particular meaning to it.
[18:44] ---
You liar!
[18:55] ---
What did I tell you?
Isn't Michiru's music great?
[18:57] ---
I recorded it earlier
without telling her.
[19:00] ---
You know, you're right.
[19:02] ---
It's like it makes you feel wistful,
or really hits you in the nostalgia feels.
[19:07] ---
It's dripping with that old-fashioned vibe you got
in anime and games a while back, but in a good way!
[19:11] ---
Aki-kun, let me listen.
[19:13] ---
Sorry.
[19:20] ---
You're right, though.
I don't really know why, but this is great.
[19:23] ---
Yeah...
[19:26] ---
Say, Aki-kun...
[19:29] ---
Y-Yeah?
[19:31] ---
About Hyodo-san, are you sure
that she'll have nothing to do with otaku?
[21:19] ---
Seriously?
[21:20] ---
Yeah, I'll be your manager, Michiru.
[21:24] ---
And here's the proof.
[21:27] ---
Hang on, this is–
[21:28] ---
It's just a little show
early next month,
[21:31] ---
but it looks like one of the bands
scheduled to appear had to cancel.
[21:35] ---
I got you their slot.
[21:38] ---
You got us a live set
right off the bat?!
[21:39] ---
That's not all.
[21:41] ---
I contacted the other girls in the band
using the e-mail address you gave me,
[21:44] ---
and I got them all
to promise to perform.
[21:47] ---
All I need is your okay.
[21:50] ---
Tomo...
[21:52] ---
It'll be your first live show.
You aren't going to turn it down, are you?
[21:56] ---
I don't believe it... It hasn't even been a week,
and you've done all this?
[22:01] ---
When an otaku is going all-out,
you'd better stand back.
[22:04] ---
I knew I was right about you!
[22:07] ---
Nobody but you could
be my manager, Tomo!
[22:10] ---
Now that that's settled,
get your butt back home.
[22:13] ---
Uncle's worried sick, so–
[22:14] ---
Sorry.
[22:16] ---
Michiru?
[22:19] ---
I'm sorry for saying such mean things.
I'm sorry for being so self-centered.
[22:23] ---
I'm sorry that your dream
might come crashing down.
[22:26] ---
Hey, it's okay.
[22:29] ---
Let's call it a night. You've got a show
to start practicing for tomorrow.
[22:34] ---
Yeah...
[22:38] ---
I'm sorry, Michiru.
[22:43] ---
When an otaku has his mind set on
something and is going all-out...
[22:48] ---
...you'd better stand back.
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