If We Hesitate, We Rust and Lose Pride. Because Of Our Lost Pride, We Keep The Fire Burning

(錆びつけば進めず、臆すれば誇りを失う。故に我々は己に否を焼べ、火を灯し続ける) is the second drama track from the Bad Ass Temple VS Matenro album.
==Cast==
*Sho Hayami as Jakurai Jinguji
*Ryuichi Kijima as Hifumi Izanami
*Kento Ito as Doppo Kannonzaka
*Yu Kobayashi as Otome Tohoten
*Chiaki Takahashi as Ichijiku Kadenokoji
*Nozomi Yamamoto as Nemu Aohitsugi
*Fairouz Ai as Honobono Keitoin
==Audio==
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==Video==
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==Translation==
 	
 	Oh, Hifumi-kun.
 	Heya! Please, have a seat~ I'll bring out some tea!
 	If you don't mind.
 	Hm...?
 	What's wrong?
 	Oh, it's nothing!
 	Sorry for coming to your office at this time. Hifumi and I thought it was a good time to come in.
 	I already finished my shift, please, don't be worried about it. Oh yes, Doppo-kun?
 	Yes?
 	I suppose you're acquainted with Yamagushi from Shinjuku Central Hospital?
 	Yes, I do. The other day, my company and I were working with him.
 	I have heard from Yamagushi about your work so far.
 	I-is it something critical?
 	No, in fact it's the opposite. You presented with poise, well-versed explanations, etc. You did great there.
 	Really?!
 	Heeeh~ look at you, Doppo! Good for you!
 	But... it must've been some fluke.
 	Haaah.... That backwards negativity talk is no good for you!
 	It's because of your work during the day that you were able to connect and do well. You should acknowledge it and have confidence in yourself.
 	I... I'll do my best...
 	So, Doc. You said you had something to talk to us about? What was it?
 	It's about the Division Rap Battle preliminaries.
 	It's that time again...
 	One month... We don't have much time.
 	Let's do our best.
 	...
 	Hm? What's wrong, Hifumi-kun? You're starting at me so intensely...
 	Y'know, Doc... You look kinda down. Did something happen?
 	Ahaha, it shouldn't concern you, Hifumi-kun. You would notice that it's the work of a healthcare professional.
 	Doc, didn't we talk about this last time? We're a team guided by fate. If you hold back, your teamwork will crumble and be affected. So please, talk to us about anything!
 	I-I also want to lend my help as well, I'll do my best!
 	Thank you, you two. I may as well ask you then. If someone precious and dear to you were to fall into dangerous situations, and in order to save that person, you had to sacrifice and cause many casualties amongst others, what would you two do?
 	Quite a hard question...
 	If it was me... I'd definitely save the people dear to me!
 	Seconded. If it was Hifumi or Doctor, my parents, or my brother, I'd do anything to save them.
 	Is that so...? You're right.
 	But, if it were you, Doc, you'd be able to save both!
 	That's right. Doctor, you would be able to flip uncertain situations in your favor! That's what I believe.
 	I'm not that careful of a person-
 	That's what you may think, Doc, but if other people call you a superman, then you're a superman to us!
 	People’s expressions become people’s decision... Haaahh... I wish my company would be like this...
 	I may be able to change the situation, but I cannot change how people will feel. Even if it is out of good or bad intentions.... I’m glad I talked it out with you two. (Superman... huh...? If I’m able to do something about Yotsutsuji-kun... about Hitoya... even Amemura-kun... I’ll have to make a choice right here and right now.)
 	
Ogura 	Good morning!
Mitsuya 	Yo, Kannonzaka!
 	You guys sure are lively in the morning...
Mitsuya 	You seem like you got some good feedback there.
 	It’s only once in a while... Plus this “good feedback” is for the higher-ups isn’t it? I’m only there for a moment before I’m brushed over...
Ogura 	You’re always so negative, as usual... You did great out there, so you should stand with your chest out and proud.
Mitsuya 	Yeah, with our line of work, it's not unusual to make so much at once!
 	Mitsuya, you're always bringing up money in this...
Ogura 	Ah, here goes our baldie boss. He's coming over here!
Manager 	Kannonzaka-kun.
 	D-do you need something?
Manager 	From today on, you're DISMISSED!
 	
 	The qualifiers for the Division Rap Battle are so soon. It’s fine if the public is fired up for it, but during these situations, it’s best to be cautious. There seem to be small movements going about, which means it’s nearby. ...Hm? Something from the North area? This is something Honobono should’ve asked directly, but there are still no reports of such... Haaah... I guess I’ll have to ask myself.
Party of Words Official	Chuohku's Criminal Bureau.
 	Thank you for your work. This is the Vice Chief Aohitsugi. May I please talk with Keitoin-san?
Party of Words Official	I apologize but she is out in Shinjuku for some business.
 	Shinjuku...? Is that so? Then I'll call back again later.
 	
 	Hm? Hifumi Izanami? Doppo Kannonzaka? Ehehe~! It seems we might meet again..
 	
 	Hah... I have a bad feeling about this. I'd rather have it resolved before the battles. I should report this to Ichijiku-sama.
 	
 	E-eh? D-dismissed??
Manager 	Exactly, you are FIRED! Pack up your stuff and LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!!!
 	T-that can't be...! What's the reason? Please, let me know what I did wrong!
Manager 	Dr. Yamagushi from Shinjuku's Central Hospital. That should ring any bells for you, right?
 	N-no! That... That doesn't explain anything!
Manager 	I got a call from Dr. Yamagushi. The medical devices seem to have been completely messed up! This was sent to Dr. Yamagushi. If he didn’t check the devices, you would have put MANY patients in pain, or even worse, caused them to DIE! THIS IS A VERY DIRE SITUATION FOR THE PATIENTS. Sending this device back to the manufacturing plant is impossible. So the criminal who was tampering with this information... IS NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU!
 	THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE! I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!
Ogura 	Kannonzaka'd never do something like this!
Mitsuya 	That's right! He did double-checks and stuff!
Manager 	SILENCE! YOU SHOULD NOT BE DEFENDING THIS NO-BRAINER, GOOD-FOR-NOTHING, TRASHY PERSON! GET BACK TO WORK IMMEDIATELY! Do not spend anymore time with this space debris! This criminal should leave the building at once!
 	W-why... Why did this happen to me...
 	
 	Enter!
 	It's been a while, Jinguji-san.
 	It sure has been, Prime Minister.
 	Now then. Let me hear your response.
 	I...
 	
 	What do I do from now on... (I worked so hard for that company only to get fired. Even if this wasn’t the case... there would probably be something else later... Being fired from the job was no less. Even in my 40s or 50s, I wouldn’t be able to get another job. All in all, I wouldn’t even be able to support myself...Hahaha... It’s always like this... When I try my absolute best, all I ever get is someone yelling at me... )
 	That backwards negativity talk is no good for you!
 	You should acknowledge it and have confidence in yourself.
 	Hifumi... Doctor... If I don't change, nothing will change...
Child 	Mom! Why is that old man sitting in the park in the middle of the day?
Mother 	Shhh! Don't look! Be a good kid, or you'll end up like that old man there! Do you understand?
Child 	Yeah!
 	Ah... I'm really just... No, I’m not! Change your way of thinking, and save your own future! I WON’T LET YOU HAVE YOUR WAY AND FIRE ME FROM THIS COMPANY! (I’ll go over there and check for myself!)
 	
 	Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. Excuse me. (There seemed to be no activity in the security cameras around, seems like the back isn’t a cause of concern... all that’s left is the delivery area...)
 	
 	I will work with you.
 	Wise decision. With your help, we'll be one step closer to completing the True Hypnosis Mic.
 	But beforehand, I have some conditions I would like to set.
 	Conditions?! You don’t have the right!
 	Then I will have to decline.
 	You-!
 	So? What are your conditions?
 	Yotsutsuji-kun had been put into a state of coma thanks to the incomplete Hypnosis Mic. If the new Hypnosis Mic were to be completed, I would like to use it once.
 	Yotsutsuji Kannabi? Very well, you have permission.
 	I appreciate it. Also...
 	You still have more?!
 	I would like that the mic not be used at all until it is complete.
 	Shut up! You aren’t in a position to be setting conditions!
 	Then I will not be able to work with you on this project. For many years and days, I promised to show that I can save Yotsutsuji-kun!
 	YOU-!
 	Very well. If that fits to your conditioning.
 	Thank you.
 	We'll contact you about this matter later, so please, leave for now.
 	If you excuse me.
 	
Nurse 	Good work today, Dr. Yamagushi!
Yamagushi 	Same to you.
 	Dr. Yamagushi!
Yamagushi 	Kannonzaka-kun.
 	Dr. Yamagushi, I have something to discuss with you!
Yamagushi 	I'm sorry but if you want to talk, you won't get a lot out of me.
 	Please, wait!
Yamagushi 	I'm really sorry.
 	About this incident earlier, I heard what had happened. Even if we did discuss what had gone on, there has to be some type of error with the information given to you! I checked with the manufacturer, along with the delivery company that sent the device, and neither were at fault. And in order for that to happen, it could’ve only been switched at the hospital.
Yamagushi 	Are you saying that I did this?
 	If you want solid evidence, take a look at this.
Yamagushi 	...! This...
 	This is the serial number of the equipment from me and the equipment that was sent to you. If these serial numbers are different, then there’s evidence that somebody had changed that device! Where's the other equipment right now?
 	
 	Jakurai Jinguji!
 	Advisor. Do you need something?
 	I will not tolerate any rebellious acts. Especially from men like you. I'll show you who you're messing with.
 	Now brace, it’s been a long time for usI’ll make like a Fire daruma, blazing upBy my rules you’ll be quickTo fall into endless comfort that you’ll loveWhen I meet a typical manI knock him to the damn groundObedience born from victoryDid you forget that women rule you?
 	UGH... The skill of the Chuohku's No.2 is something to be reckoned with. I suppose I should get serious as well.
 	I cannot follow your ruleI’m aware of the orderBut you are mistakenHistory will certainly repeatNow, change your mindThrow away that useless egothat’s not something you use recklesslyIf you use it wrong, you won’t survive
 	Is that it? Here I go! ...The Canceller?! But who would...? Nemu!
 	Ichijiku-san. Please, return. The Prime Minister is calling for you.
 	Don't think it's over.
 	Jakurai Jinguji.
 	You're Samatoki-kun's...
 	I think you should hurry back.
 	What do you mean?
 	Your teammate, Hifumi Izanami...
 	
Ogura 	Man, thank god we were able to work something out!
 	Yeah, you two saved me! Mitsuya, Ogura, if it weren't for you, I would've been fired. I couldn't even search up the serial numbers myself at the moment. In any case, I didn’t mean to get you involved in all of this either! But why did you guys look it up?
Mitsuya 	We did the research for you, and when we found out the equipment had been swapped. We knew about it straight away.
Ogura 	That was because we saw that the serial numbers were different.
 	Thank you.
Manager 	Weeeell~ I knew that you wouldn't do such a thing.
 	Didn’t you call me a no-brainer, good for nothing, trashy person earlier...
Ogura 	And space debris too.
Mitsuya 	And a criminal too.
Manager 	Ahaha! That was... just a joke, don't sweat it!
 	Boss... May I have a word with you?
Manager 	What is it?
 	Ahem... YOU'RE A FAILURE OF A MANAGER! When you put the work onto us, you blame other people, and you get all the credit from our work. As part of the company, you fail to be a decent human being!
Manager 	Grr... This is so frustrating!!
Mitsuya 	That bullet to the boss hit the bullseye!
 	Is... that so? Hm? ...Doctor? Is something wrong?
 	Doppo-kun, please hurry to Hifumi-kun's place!
 	Eh, what's wrong!?
 	Actually...
Ogura 	Hey, where are you going?
 	Sorry! I'll see you tomorrow!
 	
Fragrance's Owner 	Hifumi-kun! Good morning!
 	Owner, it's quite rare of you to stop by the club during this time.
Fragrance's Owner 	I can’t leave all of the work to you all the time. I’ll leave this into your hands! Your work ethic really brings the club big changes!
Host 	Hifumi-san! I'm going to switch with you.
 	Very well! If you excuse me.
 	Thank you for your order. I'll give you a night you'll never forget.
 	Yahooo~ It's been a while, Hi-fu-mi~ Ahaha! What is that face for? All wide-eyed and darkened~ Not very manly of you~
 	...
 	Now, come sit over here, Hi-fu-mi~
Host 	H-Hifumi-san, your face is pale. Are you okay?
 	Haaah... Haaahhh... Haahhh... Yeah, I’m okay...
Host 	Is that so?
 	Excuse me. What would you like to drink?
 	Stop treating me like a total stranger~ We’re friends from way back then right~?
 	I have other customers to greet.
 	Okay then~! You over there! Come over here for a second~
Host 	What would you like?
 	Could you call the owner over here?
Host 	U-Uh...
 	Sorry, but if you could...
Host 	Sure...
Fragrance's Owner 	Dear customer, is there a reason why you asked for me?
 	I'd like you to take a look at this~ Here~
Fragrance's Owner 	That's...! The Chuohku's Criminal Bureau...!
 	I'm Honobono Keitoin, Criminal Bureau. Please, hurry up and clear up this place of the customers~! If you don't do so, I'll bring down the entire club right now~
Fragrance's Owner 	R-right away! ...They're all gone.
 	Great work! Don't worry, I'll cover all the expenses they were going to pay~
Fragrance's Owner 	T-thank you, ma'am.
 	Now, you leave too.
Fragrance's Owner 	Eh?
 	What do you mean "eh?". I only need Hifumi here.
Fragrance's Owner 	Y-yes, ma'am.
 	Now that all the pesky annoying bugs won't get in the way-
 	Honobono... You're with the Criminal Bureau...
 	Ahahaha! You finally called me by my name~ Like you used to~
 	What do you want?
 	I just came to see a friend, do I need a reason?
 	We were friends, didn't you forget? After everything you've done...
 	"Everything"? What was it? It happened so long ago, I can't even remember~ Ah! Now I sort of remember! But there was so much that I can’t grasp it too well. Was it about your mother? Or about your sister? Ah right, right! Or maybe even about you at school-!
 	AAAAARGHHHHHHHH!!!!
 	AHAHAHAHA!! I thought you'd gotten stronger over the years, but I guess you didn't really change.
 	I... I... I... I... I...During his panic attack, Hifumi is switching between his normal mode and host mode, while switching betwen "boku" and "orecchi" pronouns.
 	AHAHAHAHA!!!
 	HIFUMI!!!
 	Oh, if it isn't Kannonzaka-kun~
 	Keitoin...
 	If you're here, that means you have some free time on your hands now?
 	So that incident... was your doing?!
 	Pretty much~
 	Too bad, you didn't have your way with me.
 	Heeh~ You actually recognized that the serial numbers were different~ It was just a lil' prank~
 	You're still as rotten!
 	AAAAARGHHHHHHHH!!!!
 	Are you okay?!
 	D-Doppo... It's hopeless... I'm just a weakling... I... I can't do anything...!
 	Hifumi... You're not weak at all!
 	Oh~? Seems like he breaks really easily~ Doesn't that makes him weak?
 	WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HIM?! He went through SO much hell during that time! DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH HE HAD TO OVERCOME THOSE PROBLEMS? LIKE YOU WOULD KNOW ANYTHING!!!
 	Ha~! So now I finally have a reason to use my mic~
 	Here I go!
 	As usual you’re running ‘round acting selflessBut if you open your mouth, you get sarcasticIt’s like being sick with a mouthfulOf a burning disease that won’t come outThink a little of how Hifumi feelsBecause of you he’s trapped in those thoughtsFor a moment let’s go back to that timeI’d say to you I have no compassion!
 	Hm~ You did better than I expected.
 	...! Not even a scratch...?
 	Oh, that's not true~ Now, it's my turn-!
 	Going back in time, what was the story?"Stop, I’m scared!" now that’s just weirdI wonder if that’s why you still dragAround a man scared of womenLet’s have fun, classmates of mineI’ll play with you, let me blow your mindKannonzaka-kun, when did you get here?Just look at you, thin faced as usual!
 	AAARGH!!
 	Awww, it's already over? That weak should stay friends with the weak, right~? Seems like it for me~
 	Don’t come any closer. Just target me instead. BUT DON’T YOU DARE TALK BAD ABOUT MY FRIEND. I WON’T FORGIVE YOU FOR THIS!
 	H-Hifumi...
 	H... AARGGHHHG...! Here I go!
 	I thought that I wasn’t stripped of youThis is the voice of the dead being rebornThis is karma, no, it’s traumaUse a rusted fastener to open the disrespectThis is something that I should overcomeFor that reason I need to defeat youToday I’m repainting the past for one nightI toast champagne to the night sky!
 	Ugh! Well, you did okay for the most part. Now, are you ready? HIFUMI~
 	I’m happy that you think of me like thatIt’s like a honey, like expensive jewelry!Trauma? Oh how sad, ah but don’t you see?You’re the one that’s weakIf it’s women you’re afraid ofLet me give you some adviceI still want to be good friends with you, HifumiHey, let’s make up and kiss~
 	AAAARGHH!!!
 	Seems like you can’t stand~ If you think I’d stop here, I’m not that gentle of a person at all~
 	Doctor!
 	Has this friendship changed?Growing noble as the years go byComplementing each other’s weaknessThe sands of sleep awakenNow bet with fistsStand up to anything once againCut through the stone of your pastBecome free people beyond that
 	Doctor... Thank you very much!
 	Now we can continue to fight! Let’s go, Hifumi!
 	Yeah!
 	Yo! With only my pal through everything and my mic
 	We’ll never collapse or be pushed around
 	Even if I can’t do it alone, there’s someone
 	Who’ll stand up and fight the enemy with himHifumi!
 	Doppo!
 	Let’s rewrite, restartThis strong bond with a rotten picture
 	Help each other whenever
 	The best buddy
 	You won’t carelessly impose on us!
 	Gh!
 	Are you two alright?
 	Yes!
 	Heave-ho~
 	She didn't even waver...!
 	You are outnumbered. Please, surrender.
 	Hmm... I’m not surrendering but this is a good place to stop for today. We’ll pick up our long-awaited fun, yeah? Until next time, Hi-fu-mi. Ah, that’s right, Jakurai-san.
 	What is it?
 	Ramuda-chan… If it stays like this… before the Division Battle ends… he’ll probably die, unfortunately.
 	Please wait! What do you mean...?! ...! Are you alright?!
 	Ehehehe~
 	...Somehow...
 	We were completely powerless against her...
 	The two of you, you may not be able to best her yet, but instead of running, you stood up to her. If you work hard, it will show that you did well and you will win. The most important thing is that you showed that your heart won’t run away. I’m lucky to have friends as strong as you.
 	Doctor...
 	Let’s keep this up at the qualifiers!
 	Right!
 	(Just now, I did what I could… How will things progress from now on?)
 	Hifumi... Are you okay?
 	Yeah... Don't worry.
 	(But because I have these two, I’ll be able to go past anything.)
==Trivia==
==Credits==
*Translation by Potato Seiyuus.
Category:Drama Tracks
Category:Matenro