Just A Friend

Just A Friend is the second drama track from the Fling Posse VS Matenrō album.
==Cast==
*Soma Saito as Gentaro Yumeno
*Yukihiro Nozuyama as Dice Arisugawa
*Ryuichi Kijima as Hifumi Izanami
*Kento Ito as Doppo Kannonzaka
==Audio==
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==Translation==
 	
 	Hm? Dice? Why is he calling if he’s just next door? Beep! Hello?
 	Oh, Gentaro, man! Sorry to bug ya, but can you come pick me up?
 	Pick you up? Are you not in your room?
 	I was just headin' out for a little, but I got roped into a bit of a situation that I can’t get out of. I need you to pick me up now.
 	Good grief. I understand. Where are you?
 	Seriously? Dude, you’re a lifesaver! I’m at…
 	
 	Well, I’m almost certain about what kind of “situation” he meant.
 	
 	Hey! Gentaro, over here! Whew, you really saved my ass.
 	I can’t say I didn’t expect something like this, but this is a bit too much. Dice, why do you only have your boxers and Hypnosis Mic?
 	Glad you asked! It’s an adventure tale, one that makes both teller and audience alike weep with sorrow…
 	Ah, actually, there’s no need. You just got caught up in your gambling and bet everything you could, at least, you saved your Hypnosis Mic.
 	How did you know…? Are you a psychic?!
 	That is correct. I am a type of psychic. 100 out of 100 people who knew you would understand what happened right away, just by the way you look. By the way, what is this suspicious place?
 	This is an illegal gambling den!
 	No, even if you say “illegal” with such confidence… Anyway, how did you even find a place like this? We only just arrived here.
 	Findin' a good spot to gamble wherever I go is my special talent!
 	What a meaningless “talent”. Do tell, how do you expect to get back to your room? You can’t walk around looking like that.
 	Ahahahaha! Please, lend me some cash!
 	Huh? What did you say.
 	Please! Lend me some cash!
 	Once more
 	PLEASE! LEND ME SOME CASH!!!
 	That’s what I thought you’d say, so I made sure to bring some. For now, could you stop kneeling? It’s embarrassing.
 	Thank you…
 	You’re okay with me simply buying back your clothes, yes?
 	Nah, I feel like I can win it all back with another game so… give me 100,000 yen!
 	I’m only going to buy your clothes.
 	N-no way…
 	
 	Ahh, so much happened today I’m drained. Better hurry up and sleep for tomorrow. Ugh. Yes, I’m coming.
 	Good evening, Doppo. Shall we grab a drink?
 	Hifumi, that outfit…
 	Ahahaha! I could never walk around downtown Chuohku in my normal clothes! So, naturally, I brought my suit.
 	Uh, even though you sound like you’re proud of it…
 	More importantly, wouldn’t you like to go drink? The finest ladies of Chuohku are waiting for me!
 	Haa… I’m tired. Let me sle– Uwah!
 	Tired, you say? Unacceptable, my friend. You simply must recuperate before tomorrow comes.
 	No, that’s why I said it’s fine, just let me slee–
 	Don’t you worry. Tonight, I’ll show you the most magnificent night. Now, let’s go!
 	AAHHH! D-Don’t drag me! And at least let me change clothes!
 	Hahaha!
 	
 	Hey, Hifumi. If we’re going drinking, is it fine not to invite Doctor?
 	An interesting question. Do you want Doctor to drink again?
 	Ugh…! T-that’s…
 	You see? I do respect Doctor, but I’m hesitant about drinking with him.
 	Y-Yeah. I get it.
 	Over there, there are two kittens.
 	No matter how many times I see it, he’s still a total different person with that suit on.
 	Pardon me. Could I have a moment of your time?
Woman A 	Yes?
Woman B 	Oh! Is he…? Isn’t he Hifumi Izanami from Matenrō?
Woman A 	Eh? Oh! You’re right!
 	Well, well. It’s an honor to be recognized.
Woman B 	I’m going to cheer for you during tomorrow’s territory battle!
 	Thank you very much. I’m truly overjoyed. If you are cheering for me, then won’t you allow me to spend a most magnificent night with you?
Women 	Y-Yes! Of course!
 	Ahahaha! I have a feeling that tonight will be the best night.
Woman B 	Eh? Doppo-kun’s here too!
 	Eh?! …Me?
Woman A 	Ahhh! It’s true! We’re getting hit on by both Hifumi and Doppo-kun!
 	Wha—? H-How do you know about me?
Woman C 	Huh? Could those guys over there be…
Woman D 	It’s Hifumi and Doppo-kun, isn’t it?
Woman E 	Let’s call out to them!
 	H-Hey! Hifumi, this could be a coincidence, but don’t you think there’s a lot of women surrounding us?
 	Ahahaha! Everyone, I love you~!
Women 	OMG!!!
 	Now, now. This is a problem, my darlings. You’re all approaching me with such vigor, but sadly, there’s only one of me.
 	H-Hifumi, we have to go! Now!
 	Ahahaha! It’s hard being a wanted man!
 	
 	Thanks, you really saved my ass! I got my stuff back!
 	Good grief, it’s always trouble with you. Keeping an eye on you is never boring. This time, perhaps I will write a novel with you as the protagonist. In return, I’ll forgive your debt.
 	Seriously? Write a bunch then! I’ll help anytime!
 	Well, it was just a lie.
 	For real? Dude, you made me super happy for a second there, damn it.
 	Ahahaha. But, it’s not a lie that I will base a novel off of you.
 	Sure. Lemme read it when you finish. I’m looking forward to it.
 	I’ll do my best to write an interesting story. That aside, I could be making this up, but even since earlier, I feel as though I’m being watched.
 	Yeah, I kinda feel the same.
 	Don’t you think so? What on earth is going… Huh? The scream coming from over there…
 	
 	AAAHH!!! There are more of them?!
 	Hahaha! My kittens, we can’t chat if you’re all talking at the same time! Tell me properly one by one, okay?
 	Why are you like this?! I’m so done…!
 	Those two that just ran by… ain’t they're the guys from Matenrō?
 	Indeed, they are. I have a really bad feeling about this.
Woman #6	Isn’t that Dice and Mr. Yumeno from Fling Posse over there?
Woman #7	You’re right! Then, that cutie Ramuda should be somewhere close by, right?
 	You there! Please, get out of the way!!!
 	D-Don’t you think we should run right now, Gentaro? Hm? Gentaro? …He’s gone! And how the hell did he get so far?! H-Hey! Wait up!
 	I-I’m sorry!
 	If you’re sorry, don’t run this way!
 	Ahaha! What a sinful man I am!
 	
 	Seriously, the fuck was that?
 	I’m… really sorry.
 	Now, then. Would you kindly explain what happened?
 	I don’t really get it myself, but it seems that those women recognized us. Then they suddenly started chasing us.
 	What’s up with that? We didn’t do anything bad, right, Gentaro?
 	Only a moment ago you were proudly boasting about illegal activity… but, I digress. I doubt that those ladies meant any harm by chasing after us. On the contrary, they seemed quite friendly.
 	Ahaha! Those lively kittens merely wanted some love from moi, that’s all.
 	Bullshit! Come on, there aren’t any more women here, so take the damn jacket off!
 	Ah, Doppo! Give me back my jacket! How else am I supposed to go into host-mode?
 	Shut up! I’m holding on to it until we get back!
 	Boo…
 	The air around him has changed, hasn’t it?
 	Hm? You talking about me?
 	If you butt in, it’d just make things more complicated, so behave yourself!
 	Ehhh, but I know why it all happened, though.
 	Really? What was that all about?
 	Earlier, Doc told me that “territory battle competitors are treated as idols, so be careful”.
 	The fuck?
 	Is that how it is? Oh, deary me, I can’t believe I forgot! It’s true, I’ve heard about that before. But I didn’t think our team would be affected. I forgot.
 	Hifumi. If you knew about that, then why did you go off flirting?!
 	Well, when I heard that, I was, like, totally freaked out! So I just put my suit on to calm myself down, and before I knew it, I was in host-mode, like, spilling some lovey-dovey words left and right for like no reason… or something like that?
 	Haaaa… so it’s all your fault, again. It’s always the same damn thing. I’m always being shoved around at your leisure, stepped all over with nothing to show for it. Actually, I should have been expecting this by know, so it’s my fault I got swept up in it. Right. That must be it. There’s really, absolutely no worth to me as a human…
 	Haha! I don’t really get what you’re talkin' about, but don’t worry about it!
 	I don’t want to hear that from you!
 	Hehehe! Hahaha!
 	W-What’s wrong with them?
 	Honestly, I couldn’t care less about you two and your bickering, but we can’t simply let you off scott-free without an apology for dragging us into it, too.
 	Ah! Please, accept my sincerest apology in regards to what has occured! Come on, Hifumi! It’s your fault too, so apologize!
 	‘Kay ‘kay! Sorry-sorry! Hm? Hang on, your clothes are like totes hilarious, dude! What are you? Like, an old-fashioned schoolboy? What era is this supposed to be, man?
 	Excuse me, what did you just say?
 	I mean, for reals, there’s no way that’s in fashion nowadays, man! Better ditch it, take some free advice from your friendly neighborhood Hifumin!
 	What do you... even know...?
 	Huh? Your voice is so quiet, I can’t hear ya~
 	H-Hey, Gentaro, you okay? That’s a new face you got there.
 	I-It’s nothing, Dice. I, I, I… I’m, the same as usual.
 	Hey, dude, you’re definitely not the same as usual!
 	Excuse me. It’s just, whenever it comes to the topic of my clothing…
 	Your clothes?
 	Yes. Just a bit.
 	Huh, huh? Figure out how to give the 1800s their clothes back yet, buddy?
 	Asshole! Shut your fuckin' mouth already, you bastard! Everyone’s got a skeleton or two in the closet, and now you’re draggin’ it out!
 	Huh? What are you— Ow! Doppo, he smacked me! What did I do?
 	I’m so, so, so, so sorry! He doesn’t know how to be considerate and it seems he’s caused a large amount of trouble! Hurry up and apologize!
 	Why? I was just trying to give him some advice—
 	Huh? That's so? Shove your damn advices up in your ass then! Screw that! If I just sit back and take it while you're talkin' shit about my friend like that, I ain’t even human!
 	Well… 'kay, that’s my bad.
 	Hmph!
 	We’ve caused all sorts of problems for you today, please, kindly accept our apologies!
 	Hey, you! You just keep apologizin', non-stop, even since earlier. If you apologize at everything, your apologies ain't worth shit!
 	I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!
 	Dice. I do appreciate you standing up on my behalf, but it’s your turn to calm down, now.
 	Tch.
 	Ugh... I, I’m truly so–
 	Just one-pair is more useful to me than your bullshit “apologies”. Not even dogs will take that crap! That’s what’s wrong with all you white collar guys, you think anything and everything will be solved like that if you just bow your head and say you’re sorry, huh? You and your empty words ain’t nothin' but a burden to society.
 	Ah… Haha… That’s right, it’s exactly as you said…
 	I know I am in no position to say anything right now, but still, let me say this— What do you even know about Doppo?! He tries his best with his life! And yet, you, who knows nothing is running his mouth… I don’t want to hear it!
 	Hah! That’s the spirit, bring it on!
 	It can’t be helped, I guess. After all, it’s my responsibility to take action for what is happening.
 	Hifumi, do we… have to do this?
 	Let’s go!
 	Just for the sake of argument, what do you know?You think you got a PhD in Doppology?
 	I’ve given up on dealing with this mode of his
 	Take your outdated clothes and toss ‘em in with shit
 	I’m truly sorry it’s a bit muchThis is our strategy, corporate styleAlways watch your step, it’s a minefield
 	When you arrived in the town of Matenrō.
 	Ugh…! Looks like they ain’t half bad.
 	They may be strange, but their skills are true.
 	What’s that? Already had enough?
 	Ha! Like hell! It’s our turn next!
 	Now, shall we begin?
 	Yo! We’re reppin' ShibuyaClosin' in to a checkmate on the boardThis is the end for you, Shinjuku! Top board! Knockout!Show, not tell, it’s our solo stage!
 	A story of victory, to write such a thingThe words will practically write themselves as this poemAlmost like a expressionless KyokusanjinWhatever slim chance of victory you had just blew away!
 	Urgh!! This isn’t over!
Woman A 	Ah! They were over here!
Woman B 	This way, everyone!
 	W-Women…! M-My jacket...!
 	Forget it! If I let you put it on, it’ll be trouble!
 	Looks like we're done.
 	It surely seems that way.
 	We’ll finish this tomorrow morning!
 	Ha! Right back at’cha! See ya!
 	
 	It looks like no one’s following us anymore.
 	Ahhhh, I’m pooped!
 	I am, as well.
 	Ah, I’m starving! I haven’t eaten anything all day.
 	Good grief. Today’s an exception, so I’ll treat you.
 	Huh? You're lyin' again, ain't cha?
 	No, this isn’t a lie.
 	Oh?! For real? Hooray!
 	Well, this is my gratitude to you, for earlier.
 	Huh? Did you say something?
 	Heh. I didn’t say anything. Shall we go, then?
 	Yup!
 	
 	I think we’ve ran far enough.
 	Y-Yeah, I think so too. Hey, Hifumi…
 	Hm? What is it?
 	Well, sorry for earlier.
 	Sorry? Did you do something to me you need to apologize for?
 	No. You got angry for my sake. How should I put it… I feel like I’ve been saved.
 	AHAHAHAHAHA!
 	It hurts!
 	Dummy! You don’t need to say it! Like, how many years do you think we’ve know each other?
 	My bad. Either way, you saved me.
 	Well, there is, like, one thing I want you to stop doing.
 	Hm? What?
 	Doppo, you should try and stop saying “I’m sorry” all the time.
 	Ah, I’m sorry–
 	See?
 	It looks like I should. I’ll be careful.
 	Well, even though it seems impossible.
 	Eh?
 	It’s nothing! I’m starving so let’s go eat! And you’re treating, man.
 	Hah, that’s fine.
 	Hooray! Then I want non-conveyor belt sushi!
 	Non—?! Hey, my salary is low, I can’t!
==Trivia==
*The title of the drama track is a reference to Biz Markie's song by the same name.
*Kyokusanjin (曲山人) was a writer by the end of Edo Era, known for his ninjobon/romantic novels about townsfolk.
==Credits==
*Translation by Eng Hypnosis Mic Tumblr.
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