The Block Party -Second Half-

is the second drama track from The Block Party EP.
==Cast==
*Subaru Kimura as Ichiro Yamada
*Haruki Ishiya as Jiro Yamada
*Kohei Amasaki as Saburo Yamada
*Shintaro Asanuma as Samatoki Aohitsugi
*Wataru Komada as Jyuto Iruma
*Shinichiro Kamio as Rio Mason Busujima
*Yusuke Shirai as Ramuda Amemura
*Soma Saito as Gentaro Yumeno
*Yukihiro Nozuyama as Dice Arisugawa
*Sho Hayami as Jakurai Jinguji
*Ryuichi Kijima as Hifumi Izanami
*Kento Ito as Doppo Kannonzaka
*Ryota Iwasaki as Sasara Nurude
*Kengo Kawanishi as Rosho Tsutsujimori
*Takaya Kuroda as Rei Amayado
*Shota Hayama as Kuko Harai
*Yuki Sakakihara as Jyushi Aimono
*Eiji Takeuchi as Hitoya Amaguni
*Yu Kobayashi as Otome Tohoten
*Chiaki Takahashi as Ichijiku Kadenokoji
*Nozomi Yamamoto as Nemu Aohitsugi
*Fairouz Ai as Honobono Keitoin
*Ryusei Nakao as Zannen Tobari
*Akio Otsuka as Zansei Tobari
*Yohei Azakami as Kubiki
*Koyama Rikiya as Ansho Iojaku
==Audio==
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==Translation==
 	
Announcer 	Please take a look. The attendees of today's The Block Party, scheduled to start at 5 PM, have already begun forming a line.
 	To all those attending, please refrain from cutting in line or saving spots as it may cause issues.
Announcer 	In an unusual turn of events, today’s security will be manually managed by the police. This is likely due to recent concerns about public safety.
Man A 	Quit it! Don't cut!
Man B 	Shut up!
 	You guys over there! Are you causing a commotion right after I made a warning?
Man A 	What the hell did you say, shitty cop!?
 	Excuse me? I'll fucking arrest you!
Announcer 	Ahaha… That's all from outside the venue!
 	
 	Oh, actually, could you move those lights over there a bit to the right?
Worker 	Sure thing. Any other effects you want us to check?
 	Nope!
Worker 	Roger that.
 	Sabusabu!!
 	How many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me that?
 	Hehe, I'm not planning on stopping!
 	Ugh, so what do you need?
 	Have all the performers arrived?
 	Those performing at later time slots aren’t here yet, but more than half are already in the dressing rooms.
 	
 	You sure are inhaling that food.
 	It is only natural to fill your stomach before a battle.
 	Still, there should be limits, no?
 	Phew, I’m stuffed.
 	On top of being a big eater, you’re a fast eater too…?
 	Arisugawa. Eating is fine, but if you do not chew slowly, the nutrients will not spread through your body.
 	I’m all good! My body lets me stuff myself with tons of food at a time! Haha!
 	That’s not what this is about… You seem real tired.
 	Yeah. There are more attendees than I expected.
 	If that's the case, I can help you out.
 	I requested reinforcements, so it should be fine. Have the others from Shibuya arrived yet?
 	Ramuda is handling the directing stuff, so he’s somewhere around the venue. Gentaro said he’s got other business to attend to so he’ll come right before the show starts.
 	I see. What about the people from the other divisions?
 	Looks like they’re gathered in a different dressing room.
 	
 	Today’s the big day… I’m so nervous…
 	Y-yeah, me too… I’m so nervous…
 	Huh? Jyushi, you’re used to performing live, aren’t ya?
 	W-well I’ve never been on such a big stage with my band before!
 	Dopopo, you’ve participated in tons of Division Rap Battles too!
 	No matter how many times I experience it, an average person like me will never get used to it! Besides, this time it’s not rap…
 	Geez, you all seem like amateurs. Today’s an important festival that’ll help bring happiness to people all over the country! Let’s go with a smile, shall we?
 	You idiot! You might be used to this, but forcing that on others who aren’t is pretty harsh!
 	You in the glasses!
 	Wh-what?
 	What Sasara’s saying ain’t wrong. If those of us trying to spread courage end up showing our nervousness, that tension will spread. So, we gotta confidently take the stage.
 	Yeah yeah! Kuko, you get me! That’s why we gotta smile! Big smiles, like this!
 	Shut up! Your smile is so annoying!
 	Oh no! You zapped my statement! Whatta shock!
 	Fufuhahaha!
 	Hahaha, what the heck was that?
 	Oh? You gentlemen understand my humor? You’ve got great taste!
 	Just what I expected from a popular comedian!
 	Do you have any more jokes?
 	Ahem! Well, without further ado, time for the grand reveal! Hm? Now that I take a good look, this room is so eye-mpressively spacious! It’s like walking into a wide-eyed wonderland!
 	Ahahahahaha!
 	I don’t get it.
 	Is this what they call advanced comedy?
 	S-sorry. Our leader is getting carried away…
 	Ahahaha! Let’s keep going!
 	
 	I never would’ve thought that there’d be a factory in an abandoned subway.
 	Amaguni-san, you’ve really dug up some valuable information.
 	Hmph, of course.
 	How on earth did you manage to find it?
 	I knew that conventional methods wouldn’t work. So, I hired a skilled hacker to track down the one who tampered with the registration records and got their IP address.
 	Impressive work.
 	For some reason, their security seems to have been full of holes.
 	That’s eerie.
 	It is suspicious indeed. But if we don’t rely on this information, we might not make any progress.
 	Who knows what’ll happen.
 	Let’s move forward quickly.
 	
 	It's 11 o’clock.
 	Almost time for rehearsals.
 	Let’s move to the stage… Apologies. I have to take this.
 	Alright.
 	Sure.
 	Kubiki, what’s wrong?
Kubiki 	Kotosarai just released all the criminals that were held in the Special Prison.
 	What!?
Kubiki 	For some reason, Tohoten Otome and Kadenokoji Ichijiku are said to be held there as well, but they seem to have remained imprisoned.
 	What’s going on?
Kubiki 	The exact details are unclear.
 	And what about the Commander?
Kubiki 	We don’t know. We’ll start searching for him immediately. Your cooperation is needed.
 	Hmm…
Kubiki 	What's wrong?
 	Understood. I’ll head to Chuoku.
Kubiki 	We’ll search around Chuoku’s vicinity. Keep me updated.
 	Alright. I still have time until evening.
 	
 	Rio, did something happen?
 	A little… no, a serious issue has arisen.
 	An issue?
 	What happened?
 	At the Special Prison in Chuoku…
 	
 	Those idiots. What the hell are those women doing?
 	It seems that Tohoten Otome and Kadenokoji Ichijiku are being held in the Special Prison.
 	Does that mean Nemu is too!?
 	I’m sorry, I don’t know that much yet. I’m heading to Chuoku now. I’ll definitely be back before the start of the festival.
 	Rio, I’m coming with you.
 	Are you sure? If you both go, you’ll be making gaps in the time table.
 	Don’t worry. Since I’ve already agreed to participate, there’s no way I’ll be leaving any gaps. That wouldn’t sit right with me. I’ll definitely be back.
 	Then I’m coming too.
 	No, you’ve got to handle security here. You’re already short on manpower as it is.
 	Yeah, you’re right. Stay safe.
 	Hmph, who do you think you’re talkin to?
 	Samatoki.
 	Yeah, let’s go.
 	Finally awake, huh?
 	Yeah, I slept real well. I just remembered something I need to take care of, so I’ll be heading out. Let them know I won’t make it to rehearsal.
 	Huh?
 	Alright then, I’m counting on ya.
 	H-hey!
 	
 	This is it.
 	A door here?
 	It must be locked.
 	It’s alright. I brought various tools for this.
 	No need, it’s open.
 	Too careless.
 	It’s good that we don’t have to bother with opening it. Let’s go inside.
 	
 	Ah, ah. Mic check, 1, 2.
Employee 	All clear!
 	Nahaha! The master of ceremonies, Sasara-san, moves forward smoothly!
 	Alright! With this, all the camera setups for broadcasting are complete.
 	I’m checking the online reaction, and there’s a huuuge amount of attention on this event!
 	So there’s no room for failure…
 	Okay, the next group up for rehearsals is the men from Yokohama.
 	Ah, I got a message from Mr. Bunny. Apparently, Osamasama and Rio can’t make it to rehearsals, so they asked us to skip them. Also, please skip our rehearsals too. See ya later!
 	Geez, these guys won’t even try to cooperate at all. Oh, you came at the perfect time!
 	It looks like the order for rehearsals changed.
 	We thought it might be our turn next.
 	It’s a hassle, so let all of us rehearse together!
 	Kuko-san! We can’t all do it together!
 	It won’t take that long, so just wait and watch the others.
 	Evacuate from here!
 	Seems like something interesting is happening here. Can I join in too?
 	Honobono Keitoin...
 	Ahaha! Will you help us liven things up too?
 	Of course.
 	Survival knives and batons… doesn’t seem like they’re here to liven up the festival with us.
 	I brought many of my bad friends from prison just for this occasion.
Zannen Tobari 	Long time no see, everyone.
Zansei Tobari 	Wahahaha! I’ll destroy everyone here!
 	Those guys are…
 	Zansei and Zannen!
 	Well then, I’ll leave the rest to you guys. I’ll be watching from up high.
Zannen Tobari 	Yes ma’am, leave it to us. Violence is our specialty as brothers. Oh my, I don’t see Samatoki.
Zansei Tobari 	That Yamada Ichiro guy ain’t here either.
 	Heh. Small fry like you guys aren’t worth Ichiro’s time.
 	It’s a good thing Samatoki isn’t here. Otherwise, you would’ve gotten a real beating!
Zannen Tobari 	Looks like you can’t comprehend the situation. Seems like you all have brains the size of a peanut.
Zansei Tobari 	Zannen, can I kill them now?
Zannen Tobari 	Eliminate them thoroughly, brother.
Zansei Tobari 	Okay! Everyone, charge!
 	Call in the police force! Performers, evacuate to the dressing rooms!
 	Those who can run, run away! I’ll take out the trash! Haha! Let’s go!
 	Tch! You’re too impatient!
 	Oh no! We’re gonna get killed! Mr. Police Officer, help us!!
 	Calm down! Don’t tug on my clothes! Since I’ve requested backup, if we can hold out for a while, it’s our victory. So hurry and hide in the dressing room!
 	Y-yes sir!
 	Everyone else should do the same!
 	You’re right. Let’s run Rosho!
 	I’m done. I’m gonna do this.
 	R-Rosho?
 	I won’t forgive anyone who tries to ruin this festival!!!
 	Oh boy. His old self is stirring up inside him, huh? Can’t be helped. Guess I’ll join in the fight with my mic stand too!
 	Saburo, hurry up and go into the dressing room!
 	What are you going to do?
 	Isn’t it obvious? I have to protect the equipment.
 	Don’t do anything reckless.
 	When it’s time to be reckless, I’ll be reckless on my own terms! I won’t let these guys do whatever they want!
 	Hifumi!
 	Yeah, let’s go after Honobono!
 	
 	Is this the Hypnosis Mic development facility?
 	From the looks of the machinery, it appears to have been in operation until recently.
 	Yeah. There’s even freshly built mics laying around.
 	What’s that?
 	What's wrong?
 	Perhaps we can find some answers from this computer.
 	What is the verdict?
 	This won’t do. I don’t know the password.
 	Damn…
 	0123…
 	What?
 	Try entering 0123.
 	How can such a simple number…
 	Please just try it!
 	Understood.
 	It worked!
 	How did you know the code?
 	I just had a feeling…
 	Let’s not pursue that. This file… What is this!?
 	The blueprints for Hypnosis Mics!?
 	Even with these blueprints, it doesn’t seem like we amateurs can do anything with it.
 	So, unless it’s Yamada Rei, we can’t restore the power of the mics? Ichiro-kun, did you figure out his whereabouts?
 	Sorry, I have no idea.
 	I see. If there is any more information on this computer… hmm?
 	Did you find something?
 	Take a look at this file.
 	”To Ichiro.” Wait, could this be addressed to you?
 	Yumeno, switch spots with me.
 	Sure.
 	”I’ll be waiting where a choice was given.” What does this mean?
 	I need to take this. Jyushi? I’m kind of busy at the moment…
 	Hitoya-san! This is really bad! Some bad guys have escaped from prison and are attacking the venue!
 	What?
 	At this rate, the festival will be ruined!
 	Hey, calm down Jyushi! Tell me more about the situation!
 	Aah! They’re coming this way!
 	Hey Jyushi! Jyushi!
 	Hitoya, what’s wrong?
 	I don’t know the details, but it seems like the venue has been attacked. If only we could restore the power of the mics…
 	The three of you, go to the venue and help everyone out.
 	However…
 	Leave the mic issue to me. I’ll definitely restore them. So please!
 	Understood. Then let’s hurry to the venue!
 	Yeah.
 	Okay!
 	Dad… I’ll settle things with you once and for all!
 	
 	The gate’s been busted open.
 	That saves us some trouble.
 	Huh? What were you planning to do?
 	I was planning to use the Composition 4 that is secretly in my possession.
 	Composition?
 	It’s a plastic explosive. We’re short on time. Let’s hurry!
 	You’re one crazy son of a bitch!
 	
 	Seriously. What the hell is going on? The world you tried so hard to fix, to the point of throwing yourself away, has turned into this chaos. I won’t let you say that this is what you wanted.
Criminal 	Let go! I’ll fuck you up!
Chuoku Employee	Stop your thrashing! Come on, walk!
Criminal 	Stop it! Let go!
 	Looks like they’re gone.
 	The whole city’s in shambles. Seems like those prisoners caused a gigantic clusterfuck.
 	It appears so.
 	I’m going to the Special Prison, but Rio, what are you going to do?
 	My destination is the same as yours.
 	But, isn’t the person you’re looking for already outside?
 	My comrades are searching for him outside. There might be clues left inside the Special Prison.
 	I see. Alright, then let’s hurry up and go. You know the location, right?
 	Yes. I gathered internal information for this day.
 	If I follow them, I should reach the prison.
 	
Criminal 	They’re strong…
 	Hahaha! You nobodies don’t even equate to a warm-up!
Criminal 	Go to hell!
 	Whoa there! Your back’s wide open!
 	Sorry, Sasara.
 	No problem.
Criminal 	Die!
 	Sasara, you got my back?!
 	Yeah! ‘Course I do!
 	Tch, they just don’t quit!
 	
 	The Special Prison is in the basement of this government building.
 	Even though it’s their stronghold, there’s no security here?
 	They must have been sent to suppress the situation.
 	Well, that’s convenient for us.
 	
 	Hey Rio. The further in we go, the more fortified this place is getting.
 	Stop!
 	Huh?
 	There may be enemies lurking ahead.
 	Even if that’s the case, we won’t know until we go on.
 	Just wait a moment. Let me check. There are three Amemura Ramudas?
 	Looks like Ramuda’s clones.
 	What does that mean?
 	I don’t know the specifics either. But those guys aren’t the Ramuda you know. Guess we have no choice but to charge straight ahead!
 	Hold on! We don’t know what weapons they’re holding.
 	But…a sniper rifle? Woah woah... Did you kill them?
 	Don’t worry. These are rubber bullets. They don’t have lethal power. They just lost consciousness.
 	Oh… okay.
 	Now, let’s go!
 	If the fake Ramudas are the gatekeepers, then this must be it. The card key.
 	
 	You.
 	Aohitsugi… Busujima… Why are you here?
 	The fact that men have come this far means that things outside are even more chaotic than we thought.
 	Hey! Where the hell is Nemu!?
 	Nemu hasn’t been imprisoned.
 	Huh? Then where is she?
 	At the very least, she’s not here.
 	Useless.
 	Tell me. Where is Commander Iojaku Ansho? Answer me!
 	Rio… You good?
 	Sorry. I got carried away. Tell me where he is. Are you going to answer?
 	Rio, I’m leaving to go look for Nemu. What are you going to do?
 	I’ll search the interior a bit more.
 	I see. Watch your back.
 	You too.
 	Otome-sama, what’s happening outside?
 	I don’t know, but it’s definitely not good for us. We need to leave here as soon as possible…
 	Someone else is coming! You are…!
 	Dice!
 	Why are you helping us!?
 	Who knows, I don’t really get it either. But… Don’t let me down like this.
 	Dice…
 	
 	Now that I’m out of the slammer, where should I look…
Chuoku Employee	You there! Why are you here!?
 	What’s wrong? Onii-chan…
 	Nemu!
Chuoku Employee	Acting Director! I’ll restrain him, please step back!
 	Leave this to me. Please take care of matters inside the prison.
Chuoku Employee	However…
 	Rescuing the Prime Minister and Ichijiku-san is the top priority!
Chuoku Employee	Yes ma’am.
 	What a pathetic sight. Is this the kind of world you desired? Is this the result of upholding your justice?
 	No! I didn’t wish for this! I’m just doing what I’m supposed to do. But…
 	Don’t finish that thought.
 	What?
 	I didn’t come here to listen to your excuses. You have to keep moving until you get what you want. That’s what it means to stick to your principles.
 	Onii-chan…
 	Even if you and I clash at the end of our ideals, I won’t hold back. Be prepared for that.
 	Okay.
 	See you. Don’t catch a cold.
 	Thank you, onii-chan.
 	
 	Where is the Commander? What’s that sound? Commander! Where are the tools to open the lock!? Sir, pull yourself together! What is this?
Kubiki 	What’s wrong?
 	I found the Commander.
Kubiki 	Really?
 	Yes. Let’s rendezvous outside of Chuoku.
Kubiki 	Got it.
 	
Kubiki 	Mason! Commander!
 	Commander seems to have lost his sanity.
Kubiki 	What did you say?
 	The reason is unknown.
Ansho Iojaku 	Where am I?
 	Commander!
Ansho Iojaku 	Busujima! Kubiki!
 	Commander! You’ve regained your sanity!
Ansho Iojaku 	No, I don’t know if I’m sane. My consciousness gets clouded multiple times a day.
Kubiki 	What happened?
Ansho Iojaku 	The people in Chuoku…
 	Are you okay?
Ansho Iojaku 	I’m sorry. Please let me sleep for a bit.
Kubiki 	Busujima. Let’s take Commander and return to our base.
 	I’d love to, but…
Kubiki 	What's wrong?
 	There is somewhere I need to go. Please take care of the Commander.
Kubiki 	Understood.
 	I will contact you later.
 	
 	Such breathtaking scenery.
 	Honobono!
 	Oh my, do the two of you want to enjoy the view together from here with me?
 	Don't play dumb!
 	Honobono, can you please stop them? This festival is needed for this current world!
 	I’m sorry, but even I can’t stop them anymore!
 	Hifumi, let’s guide the staff members to a safe place!
 	Okay!
 	Well then, I’m going to enjoy myself.
 	
 	There’s too many of them… Hey! Yokohama Cop! When are the reinforcements arriving!?
 	Not yet. We have to manage somehow!
Zansei Tobari 	Ahahaha! You’re holding on pretty well considering the difference in numbers.
Zannen Tobari 	They probably want to protect the equipment over there. Destroy it, brother.
Zansei Tobari 	Heheh, that sounds like fun. Let’s go guys!
 	Stop! Hey Iruma, do something!
 	My hands are full dealing with these guys over here!
 	You bastards!
Zannen Tobari 	Ahahaha! Faces twisted in despair are the ultimate form of entertainment.
Zansei Tobari 	Ahahaha! Violence is the only way to dominate this world.
 	That’s enough already!
Zansei Tobari 	Huh?
 	This irreplaceable event was planned by everyone to uplift this world with courage! If you keep trampling on it like this, I won’t allow it! Let me go!
Zansei Tobari 	You’re so tiny that even just holding your head makes your body float!
Zannen Tobari 	No matter how much those without power shout logic, it’s meaningless.
 	Even so, I have to stand up against you!
Zannen Tobari 	He’s so annoying, just kill him already.
Zansei Tobari 	Yeah, you’re right. I’ll crush your skull right here and now!
 	Amemura-kun, are you alright?
 	Ja-Jakurai!
 	Please step back.
Zansei Tobari 	You fucker! I’ll kill you!
 	I will eliminate you.
Zansei Tobari 	Die!
 	This is going to hurt.
Zannen Tobari 	Brother?
 	Time to accept your fate.
 	Looks like reinforcements have arrived!
Zannen Tobari 	Seems like we have no choice but to retreat…
 	Hold on!
 	Why are you in such a hurry?
Zannen Tobari 	Tch, Harai… Kuko…
 	Still just a half-baked weakling who can only handle petty grunts, huh?
Zannen Tobari 	Get out of the way! I’ll rip you apart!
 	Heh. Relying on weapons is the mark of the weak.
Zannen Tobari 	Don’t underestimate me. I’ll pummel you into the ground!
 	For scum like you, I need to hammer the fear into you.
Zannen Tobari 	Nooo! Please stop! I-I give up!
 	Can’t hear ya!
Zannen Tobari 	Hieeyyaaaaaaa!!!
 	Take that!
 	
 	It seems like all the prisoners have been restrained, that’s good.
 	Yeah, it looks like all the attendees and staff are safe too.
 	Hey you two!
 	Honobono…
 	I’ve had soooo much fun.
 	Keitoin… What are you trying to do? Why did you do all of this!?
 	Hmm, for the scenery?
 	Scenery?
 	Yes. Destruction and chaos. I want to see things that people have built crumble to the ground. That’s what brings me happiness.
 	You’re abnormal…
 	From my perspective, everyone else is abnormal.
 	I can’t understand this!
 	Even so…
 	Hmm?
 	Even so, I still want to understand you.
 	Don’t make me say it again. I don’t want to be understood.
 	No! I want you to be understood! You said, “From my perspective, everyone else is abnormal,” right?
 	And so what?
 	That signifies your loneliness. Do you realize that?
 	I’d prefer you not to interpret things in your own way.
 	Honobono, I’m your friend! In the past, and even now…
 	Are you pitying me?
 	Of course not.
 	Ugh, you’ve ruined the mood. I’m gonna go home for today.
 	Honobono!
 	Hifumi, the same emotions that a pig has towards a slaughterhouse are swirling around me towards you. Next time I’ll play with you for real.
 	
 	Hey Ichiro. Took you long enough.
 	Dad…
 	Hahaha! Isn’t this place nostalgic? It’s where our family of five lived for a while. Do you remember when I used to make you miso-stewed mackerel? You’re still living in Ikebukuro since you had high school, right?
 	Quit beating around the bush. You set everything up so I would end up here didn’t you. Why bring me here?
 	Well, isn’t it natural for a parent to want to see their kid?
 	Cut the shit!
 	I’m not messing around.
 	Hurry up and return the mics back to normal. Was the world you wanted to create this stupid?
 	This is still a work in progress. In order to create a new order, it was necessary to destroy everything once. That’s why I gave Tohoten Otome the power to create this current world. My plan was to manipulate them behind the scenes, but Otome got greedy. So I had no choice but to destroy it all again. Ichiro, I’ll give you another chance to choose. Come with me. And together, we will save this world. Surely, Nayuta must also desire that.
 	Stop messing around.
 	Hm?
 	Keep mom’s name out of your mouth! My answer is the same as back then. What you’re doing is wrong, dad!
 	It’s not up to others to determine good and evil. Especially not a nation. It’s up to you yourself. I’m going to continue down my own path.
 	It’s my duty as a son to get my idiot father to snap out of it.
 	I see. Well it’s my duty as a father to face my rebellious son head-on.
 	You’re going down dad!
 	You’re 100 years too early to challenge me!
 	
 	We retrieved all the broken things, but…
 	We can’t arrange to replace this much equipment now, can we…
 	We can’t hold a festival like this…
 	Why are there people coming in?
 	Yo. I didn’t want to make them wait, so I started letting them in.
 	What the hell are you doing!?
 	Huh?
 	The equipment is broken, so we can’t play any sound!
 	Equipment? Just get replacements and you’ll be fine.
 	If it were that easy, we wouldn’t be so stressed out!
 	I know! Wait a sec!
 	
 	Sorry for the wait!
 	What the hell is this Kuko…
 	What’s this about urgent business?
 	It seems the sound equipment got completely wrecked because of those idiots earlier.
 	What!? That’s terrible!
 	That’s where you two come in! Since you both know about music, you might be able to do something about one or two pieces of equipment, right?
 	That’s kind of crazy… Well, the people we work with when we perform live around here might lend us some equipment if we ask.
 	A friend of mine from university works at an equipment manufacturer, I’ll see if he can help.
 	Seriously?! Please help us! We really want this festival to happen no matter what!
 	Got it!
 	Yeah!
 	It’s going to take quite a while until the equipment is ready. What are we going to do about the audience during that time…
 	Well, in that case…
 	
 	What did you want to ask me and Rosho about?
 	I was in the middle of reviewing the lyrics…
 	Oh, there you are. You guys are comedians, right?
 	Yeah.
 	I used to be one, at least.
 	Well do some sort of opening act, and entertain the audience!
 	Huh?
 	What, you can do it, right?
 	N-no, I…
 	Now now. It’s okay, leave it to the professional hilarious comedian Nurusara-san! I’ll warm up the crowd on my own!
 	Sasara, don’t you have to handle the main MC by yourself later? You’ll be spreading yourself too thin.
 	I’ll be fine! You just focus on boosting your concentration until our song comes up. Ahaha!
 	Oh... Am I going to run away again?
 	Well then, I’m off to get some big laughs.
 	Sasara!
 	What's up?
 	I’m coming with you.
 	Huh? R-Rosho, you…
 	Just thinking about standing out there in front of a microphone… m-makes me break out in a cold sweat.
 	You shouldn’t force yourself, Rosho.
 	Yeah, but if I run away here, I’ll be stuck like this forever!
 	Are you sure about this?
 	A true man never goes back on his word!
 	Then let’s make the whole audience burst into laughter with the two of us!
 	Okay!
 	Alright, let’s do this!
 	
 	You have the attack power, but your approach is too predictable!
 	Your blows don’t hurt at all!
 	That’s why rushing head-on like a one-trick pony won’t do any good! I’m not stopping. I’ll knock you out! Hey, Ichiro.
 	What?
 	It’s good to have something you believe in. But if you don’t have the power to push through your beliefs, it’s meaningless.
 	That’s not true! Even without power, the process of pursuing ideals has meaning!
 	As a result, Nayuta… Nayuta wished for a world where no one would get hurt, a world where problems could be solved with words alone. That’s why we developed the Hypnosis Mic. But the old government turned it into a military weapon. We had no choice but to flee with the blueprints.
 	And mom was killed in the midst of that, right!?
 	I wanted to crush them right away… But as a fugitive, I couldn’t make any overt moves.
 	So that’s why you gave the mics to Tohoten Otome?
 	Just the Hypnosis Mics. It won’t create the world that Nayuta wanted. That’s why I created the True Hypnosis Mic.
 	The one that twists people’s wills.
 	You probably know this already, but using it puts a heavy load on one’s mind. The human mind is fragile. They can’t endure that load and end up dying.
 	What are you trying to say?
 	Well listen. The mind is something in which different qualities come together and form a strong bond. So, if three individuals, who share such a resilient connection in their spirits, were to truly understand each other…
 	Don’t tell me, the true purpose of the Division Rap Battle is…
 	After experiencing the 2nd Division Rap Battle, I became certain. The six teams that made it to the championship tournament have strong enough bonds to master the True Hypnosis Mic.
 	Are you kidding me!? You’re planning to use us as tools!?
 	I’ve said it multiple times, I’m not kidding.
 	I’ll never accept a future where people’s wills and lives are twisted! That’s definitely how mom felt too!
 	Ideals can only be realized through power. This holds no meaning to family matters.
 	I don’t agree. That’s why we’re fighting like this right now, isn’t it?
 	Geez. You really are a stupid boy who doesn’t understand fatherly love, when I’m giving you one last chance.
 	Then I’m fine being stupid!
 	I see. Well then, you’ll perish here.
 	Let’s go, you old bastard. I’m gonna defeat you right here!
 	Nothing’s changed from before! All your attacks are head-on! Ugh! My arm… Were you aiming for this from the start…?
 	I’m stupid so I only know how to punch straight on, and how to walk straight ahead. The straight path is always the best!
 	I lose. My arm’s given out.
 	You’re gonna surrender over something like that?
 	You’re so harsh. Just take your win. “A strong mind can move mountains,” that’s what they say. It’s truly fitting for you. The world I want to achieve hasn’t changed, but I won’t twist people’s wills or lives. You’re right, Nayuta would think the same.
 	Dad…
 	I’ll shut down the True Hypnosis Mic factory. So, no more complaints, right?
 	Not yet. There are still plenty of things I want to say to you, dad.
 	I see. In that case, let’s speak again through rap next time.
 	Through rap? Does that mean…
 	I’ll restore the power of the Hypnosis Mics. And then you and I will settle this one on a proper stage, fair and square.
 	Yeah.
 	By the way, are you sure you should still be here? Isn’t it almost time?
 	Huh? Time? Shit, if I don’t hurry, I won’t make it! But why the hell do you know about this…
 	Here, use the car downstairs. You can still make it in time, right?
 	Thanks.
 	Well, have fun out there.
 	
 	And that’s when I woke up.
 	Cut the crap!
 	Thank you very much!
 	What a beautiful sight that was.
 	Yeah, true.
 	I wish Rei were here.
 	It’s him we’re talking about, he’s probably somewhere out there watching us, right?
 	
 	It’s impressive how they managed to keep the crowd engaged with such lengthy talking.
 	Thanks to them, we somehow managed to buy some time to replace our equipment.
 	Well, this is whatcha get when you put me and Rosho together!
 	Yeah, that’s right.
 	We made it back in time somehow.
 	Yes, the promise has been kept.
 	Things were crazy while you guys weren’t here.
 	Looks like everyone is back, but Dice hasn’t returned yet.
 	Sorry, sorry, I’m late!
 	Dice! Where were you?
 	Had some business to attend to. I made it in time, so it’s all good, right?
 	Alright! Then the first act, ArgoξOrchestra, please head to the stage!
 	Tonight, let us dispel the chaos of confusion, illuminated by the moonlit night!
 	”Dispel the chaos of confusion”? That doesn’t make any sense…
 	Jyushi! Charge ahead and give it all you got!
 	As you command, Master!
 	
 	We’ve come this far thanks to all of you! Let’s give it our all to make this event unforgettable!
Everyone 	Yeah!
 	
 	Ichi-nii isn’t here yet…
 	He said he’s on his way, but…
 	If he doesn’t make it in time, I don’t mind performing another song.
 	Huh!? But from a production standpoint, having Ichiro, who planned this festival, as the final would be the best!
 	In that case, me and Rosho can keep the crowd entertained in the meantime…
 	Sorry I’m late!
 	Aniki!
 	Ichi-nii!
 	Ichiro-kun, what happened with the mics?
 	It’s all sorted!
 	As expected from you.
 	What the hell are you doing!? Hurry up and get on stage!
 	Yeah!
 	
 	Thank you everyone for coming today! Now then, let’s get to it!
 	
 	Heh. Looks like he made it in time.
 	
 	Nemu. Status report?
 	The recovery operations within Chuoku are progressing smoothly.
 	I see.
 	The command system that was originally in chaos is gradually being restored. We have captured almost all of the escaped prisoners from the prison.
 	And what about Keitoin Honobono?
 	We are currently searching for her.
 	Capturing her is the top priority.
 	Understood.
 	You’ve done a great job taking over for us while we were absent. Thank you for your hard work.
 	I wouldn’t say I was able to do everything as well as you two…
 	But in that situation, you made the best possible decisions. You really did well.
 	I don’t deserve your praise…
 	Now, we need to think about how to recover our approval ratings.
 	Perhaps, given the circumstances, it would be a good idea to once again announce the hosting of the 3rd Division Rap Battle?
 	That’s true. It might be a good way to show our intentions. What do you think, Otome-sama?
 	
 	Don’t let me down like this.
 	
 	I…
 	Um, Otome-sama?
 	Ichijiku-san, Nemu-san.
 	Yes?
 	I will be stepping down from politics.
==Credits== 
*Translation by shinseimcd
Category:Drama Tracks