Voice Drama "LOVE" is the 2-part voice drama in Paradox Live Stage Battle "LOVE". The first part was posted on the official Paradox Live YouTube Channel on January 9, 2020.
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Shiki Ando has deep worries: It's his own dark secret that he couldn't tell anyone. However, through his experiences, he tries to reveal his secret to Ryu Natsume. And Ryu sharply cuts into the heart of Shiki. Driven by Ryu's words, Shiki heads to an abandoned slum to confront himself. What is Shiki's secret, and what is this intricate love all about...?
(Translated by Kam)
Part 1 Audio[]
Part 1 Translation[]
Translation provided by TaiyouS and MJ. Please note minor edits to fix small errors and describe certain sound effects were made. The original translation can be accessed here.
Please listen to the audio while reading for the best experience!
Yohei: There.
Naoakira: That’s smells good, Yohei, what are you cooking?
Yohei: Vegetable risotto. That Shiki, he skipped his meal so I’m giving him something easy to eat.
Naoakira: Haha.
Yohei: What?
Naoakira: Nothing.
Yohei: Why are you smiling like that?
Naoakira: It’s nothing, really.
Yohei: Hey! Just now, you were thinking I look like a mom, weren’t you?
Naoakira: Eh? ..... No… really… haha.
Yohei: Don’t think you can fool me by laughing! You should do the cooking sometimes.
Naoakira: Thanks for always helping Yohei.
Yohei: I told you, don’t talk like that!
(In Shiki's room)
Ryu: (Singing) Shikki is Ryu-kun’s little gloomy plaything~ (Humming)
Shiki: Ryu-kun…
Ryu: What is it?
Shiki: Ryu-kun....no matter how bad of a human being I am. Despite that.... will you still call me a friend?
Ryu: Of course! Shikki loves Ryu-kun right? then Ryu-kun also loves Shikki back! We’ll always be friends!
Shiki: Yeah.... Actually… the reason why I was like that at the slum, was not because I was afraid of ghosts.
Ryu: Hmm?
Shiki: No, I was scared, but the thing I’m scared of is the truth. If there really is, just like Ryu-kun said, there’s a ghost at that high building then.....
Ryu: Shikki?
Shiki: That was probably…… my friend.
Ryu: Eh?
Shiki: You see, Ryu-kun… I..... on that place....killed… my precious friend…
Ryu: Ahahahahaha, Shikki’s bad at telling jokes, my stomach hurts!
Shiki: I’m not joking! I really-
Ryu: Did you kill him?
Shiki: !!
Ryu: So that boy was Shikki’s ghost? There was a ghost. Ryu-kun saw it. On the rooftop of that building, there was a kid ghost looking at the sky.
Shiki: Looking at…the sky?
Ryu: Yup! Maybe he likes the view up there.
Shiki: !
Ryu: Hey Shikki, if you only look at the thing you want to see, you can’t see anything.
Shiki: Ryu-kun…
Ryu: Ghost are only scary because you can’t see them.
Shiki: What do you mean?
(Yohei suddenly enters the room.)
Yohei: Hey, are you awake?
Ryu: Oh, Master! What’s that, what is it?
Yohei: Late night snack. Shiki… oh you’re awake.
Ryu: It smells nice! Is that ojiya?
Yohei: It’s risotto.
Ryu: (Singing) Ojiya! Ojiya! Warm ojiya~
Yohei: It’s risotto!!!
Ryu: Cooked with Shikki’s foreleg~
Yohei: Shiki, are you okay? Your face looks bad, still feel tired?
Shiki: No…
Yohei: Shiki, I don’t know what you're holding, what you're seeing when you're having your Trap Reaction and I don’t intend to find out. But when you’re having a rough time, don’t hold back. With me or Saimon... Ryu’s kinda out of the question. But feel free to talk to us.
Shiki: Master...
Yohei: Don’t put up that face. We have to take care of the cat we picked up till the end alright? Put away your troubles and eat. Ryu, you come down to the store and eat.
Ryu: Ehhhh!?
Yohei: Stop complaining! Let’s go.
(Yohei drags Ryu out.)
Ryu: It hurts! It hurts! Master is bullying Ryu-kun!!!
Yohei: I’m not bullying! If you don’t want your neck to be grabbed like a cat’s then follow me. Hurry up.
Ryu: Don’t wanna! Don’t wanna!
Yohei: What an annoying bastard!
Shiki: Did Ryu-kun really saw him...? It’s not possible, because... but... "if you only look at the thing you want to see, you can’t see anything. Ghosts are only scary because you can’t see them." I... have to go, I have to bring everything to light... that night... what really happened...
(Sound of train passing)
Kanata: Urgh…
Nayuta: Kanata? Hey Kanata? Are you okay? Or I’m going to punch you.
Kanata: (Panting and screaming) Nayuta?
Nayuta: Huh?
Kanata: Nayuta! you’re Nayuta right?
Nayuta: What is it?
Kanata: You’re still here right? You didn’t disappear, right?
Nayuta: Huh? What are you talking about? Anyway, it hurts. Please let go of my arms.
Kanata: Ah...... I’m sorry. I just had a nightmare.
Nayuta: Nightmare? Did you get chased by the debt-collectors?
Kanata: No.
Nayuta: It wasn’t, huh.
Kanata: A dream about Nayuta’s disappearance.
Nayuta: Me? Disappear?
Kanata: In my dream... I was searching for Nayuta in despair.
(In Kanata's dream)
(Sound of Kanata running around)
Kanata: Nayuta? WHERE ARE YOU NAYUTA??!!
(Sound of railroad crossing bell tolling)
Kanata: (Panting and running) Shit, what the fuck is going on? I’m not in the slum. Why are we in a building on a street we didn’t know? (The bell sound gets louder, and there's a sound of a train passing and honking.) Enough! Get out here Nayuta! If you just left me without saying anything I won’t forgive you!
(The train sounds stop suddenly.)
Nayuta: Kana…ta?
Kanata: Nayuta? Are you there? My god... What are you doing? Did your body feel bad again? Anyway, don’t tell me you ran into this disgusting building just to take a nap. Or... did you get into a fight without me and got beaten so badly that you have to run away- Hey Nayuta! You’re bleeding! What’s going on, Nayuta? What happened? Who did this?
Nayuta: Kanata…
Kanata: Huh?
Nayuta: I’m sorry…
Kanata: Eh? HUH?! What are you saying…
Nayuta: I…
Kanata: Nayuta?
Nayuta: I... really.. wanted to be..... with Kanata... forever and ever.....
Kanata: Nayuta? Oi, Nayuta!!! Nayuta!? Hey!!! What’s happening to your body? Why can’t I touch you!
Nayuta: Thank you... for... living... with me.
Kanata: Nayuta? Come on DON’T DISAPPEAR!! DON’T LEAVE ME ALONE!!!! PLEASE NAYUTA... NAYUTA!!!
(Sound of the railroad crossing bell tolling and the train passing)
Kanata: It was really a horrible nightmare. No matter how much I tried to reach for you, your body just slipped right through my arms. Slowly becoming transparent and just disappearing.
Nayuta: Hmm~
Kanata: Don’t hmm~ with me. Don’t you have anything else you wanna say?
Nayuta: Well then~ I promise Kanata, I won’t get into a fight all by myself. If I’m gonna do it, I’ll do it when its the two of us~
Kanata: But- why are you suddenly headbutting me?
Nayuta: I’m not headbutting you! I just wanna check your body temperature by the forehead! Ah! I knew it.
Kanata: What?
Nayuta: You have a terrible fever!
Kanata: Eh? Seriously?
Nayuta: Seriously.
Kanata: Now that you mention it, I kind feel sluggish..... Everything before my eyes is swaying..... What is this? I can’t stand it....
Nayuta: Ah! It’s okay, just sleep right there.
Kanata: My head hurts.
Nayuta: I think it’s because of that weird dream that you had.
Kanata: Maybe.
(Nayuta stands up.)
Kanata: Where're you going?
Nayuta: I’m going to buy some medicine.
Kanata: I don’t need to. Sleep will cure it. It doesn’t cost money either.
Nayuta: Even if Kanata feels okay, it’ll troubles me a lot. Also, it’ll be annoying if I catch your fever too.
Kanata: I see...
Nayuta: And besides, once in a while, let me take care of you. (He opens the door.) Be a good boy okay, Kanata-kun~
Kanata: Hey!
Nayuta: Hehe, I’m leaving.
Kanata: Nayuta!
Nayuta: Hmmm?
Kanata: You’ll... come back, right?
Nayuta: Hehee, What are you saying. I’ll always be with you!
Ryu: Bam bam bam! It’s an attack from the galaxy! Bang bang!
Yohei: Hey Ryu! Can’t you mop the store in silence huh!?
Ryu: It appears! The first enemy! Its face is scary!!! Try to dodge this attack! Bang bang!
Yohei: Yeah, yeah, it hurts.
Ryu: Bam bam!
Shiki: Master... I finished wiping the pantry.
Yohei: Thank you.
Shiki: Ummm...
Yohei: What’s wrong?
Shiki: Can I... go out at this time?
Yohei: I don’t mind but... remember to comeback before we opening.
Shiki: Okay!
Ryu: What is it, what is it? Is Shikki going out?
Shiki: Yeah, it won’t be long.
Ryu: Then Ryu-kun is coming too!
Shiki: You can’t! Ryu-kun, don’t come.
Ryu: Shikki?
Shiki: Sorry Ryu-kun. But... you can’t come today. I’m sorry.
Yohei: Ryu! You’re not finished with the store chores aren’t you?, the floor is still a mess! Mop it again!
Ryu: Master is bullying me again! Clearly a devil! You’re trying to pick a fight with Ryu-kun, the knight of justice in the galaxy aren’t you!
Yohei: Forget about him. Just go.
Shiki: Well then, I’m off.
Shiki: Just as I thought. This high building is still here. (He opens a door.) It’s open. I want to run, but I’ve made up my mind that I have to properly face it. If you only look at the thing you want to see, you can’t see anything. Ghost are only scary because you can’t see them.
Shiki: Yup, I... have to see it with my own eyes. That day, right here, what I really did. 2 years ago, on the rooftop of this building. I killed my friend.
Shiki: Hey Nayuta-kun, are you there?
Shiki: That night, I killed Yatonokami Nayuta-kun. That is the sin I committed.
Part 2 Audio[]
Part 2 Translation[]
Translation provided by MJ. Please note minor edits to fix small errors and describe certain sound effects were made. The original translation can be accessed here.
Please listen to the audio while reading for the best experience!
(Sound of wind)
Shiki: This is a story from 2 years ago
Nayuta: Oh, That’s awesome Shiki. Where did you find this record?
Shiki: I found it on the shop that you told me about the other day.
Nayuta: For real? But it’s good that it is cheap there.. but it looks like a pile of garbage, right?
Shiki: Yeah. It’s like I’m hunting for treasure, it was fun. I couldn’t stop sneezing though.
Nayuta: I know right, it’s so dirty.
(They laugh.)
Shiki: Around this time, I was still at middle school, and was not picked up by Saimon-sensei yet. I was made fun of in the city, it just happened by chance that Nayuta helped me. We became friends.
(Sound of wind)
Nayuta: Say, this rooftop is good, isn’t it?
Shiki: You’re right.
Nayuta: I... love looking at the sky from here. Let’s just pretend we don’t see the dirty things below.
Shiki: Y-yeah..
Nayuta: It’s pretty good during the evening too, the city lights looks like a dance floor from a crowded club. (He giggles.) It’s my favorite….a secret place that even Kanata doesn’t know.
Shiki: Eh? Is that so?
Nayuta: Yeah. Shiki, you’re the only person I’ve told this to.
Shiki: Nayuta was… the one and only person I’ve made friends with. He was probably... my best friend. We sometimes meet on this rooftop that is in the slum. Nayuta was born with a weak body so he can’t go out that often. And..this is just a guess, but I think he doesn’t want his older brother Kanata to find out that he is meeting someone like me.
(Sound of wind)
Shiki: Hey, Nayuta.
Nayuta: Hmm?
Shiki: About that part time job... are you still continuing that?
Nayuta: Ah....yeah.
Shiki: I think it’s better... if you quit.
Nayuta: Not possible. That part time job pays well. I don’t want to burden Kanata anymore. Not only that... Kanata have always..... lived just for my sake.
Shiki: Before we even met, Nayuta was participating in some kind of human experiment as a part time job. I worried about that... because every time we met, Nayuta looked so pale. Even now, he looks like he’s gonna disappear in an instant. And then. That night.
Shiki: (Panting) Nayuta! What happened?? You suddenly said you want to meet
Nayuta: I’m sorry Shiki, I just wanted to see you no matter what.
Shiki: Eh?
Nayuta: Also, I haven’t returned the record I borrowed last time, right? There, the one I put beside you.
Shiki: Ah... If that’s the case, why aren’t you handing it to me personally? Hey, why are you standing in that place? It’s dangerous if a strong wind blows.
Nayuta: It will blow me away and I'll fall, right?
Shiki: Nayuta......?
Nayuta: I’m sorry, what Shiki said is right, after all.
Shiki: Eh?
Nayuta: I can’t anymor- (Coughing)
Shiki: Nayuta!?
Nayuta: (Panting) Take a look at this arm.
Shiki: !! Don’t tell me! That!
Nayuta: Destroyed by the metal. I can’t stop it anymore. In an instant, it became like this.
Shiki: No....
Nayuta: I can’t show Kanata this condition. If I do that, I’ll burden him even more.
Shiki: Nayuta.......?
Nayuta: That’s why....(Coughing) I’m thinking of ending it.
Shiki: ! What are you....saying?
Nayuta: I’m... very happy to meet you Shiki (Crying) It was fun. Thank you.
Shiki: Nayuta... Hey!, that’s dangerous! Hurry up and come her-
Nayuta: (Crying) I’m sorry, I’m weak after all, it’s impossible for me alone but... I decided to do it here for the last time..... in this place Shiki, you’re the only one who knows about this.
Shiki: (Crying) Nayuta.... No.... Stop.....
Nayuta: (Inhales) The sky...... is beautiful...
Shiki: NAYUTA!!!!!!
Shiki: Saved. If my words had more power... at that time, looking at Nayuta’s arm that was destroyed by metal..... was terrifying... If I wasn’t scared, I would be able to reach for Nayuta’s hands. Nayuta jumped like immersing with the audience and... fell... And... the cowardly me took the record and ran away... without looking back..... I just ran.... letting my precious friend die…
(Sound of wind and train passing.)
Shiki: The record from that time, I still have it. But... I don’t have any right to be Nayuta’s friend anymore. I’m sorry, Nayuta.....(Crying).... I’m like this... I’m sorry... I couldn’t save you.... I’m sorry..
Nayuta: HUH? What are you talking about?
Shiki: !! Nayuta?!
Nayuta: Anyway, who are you? This is my favorite place.
Shiki: Y-you’re... Nayuta... right? ...The real.... Yatonokami Nayuta, right?
Nayuta: Huh? That’s right, though.
Shiki: I knew it.... you’re alive..... at that time....No! ..That’s it, you were just injured but saved.
Nayuta: What?
Shiki: When I saw you at Club Paradox... it was unbelievable, I thought it was someone else who looks exactly like you, but no.... I’m sure of it, you’re the real Nayuta. I’m glad you were alive!
Nayuta: D-don’t come near me!
Shiki: Ah.. I’m sorry
Nayuta: Ah... you... no wonder you look familiar, you’re TCW’s member?
Shiki: Yeah... I’m... Ando Shiki. You don’t remember?
Nayuta: Remember... what?
Shiki: !!
Nayuta: I don’t bother remembering guys I just watched in lives.
Shiki: No! That’s not it... I’m your-
Nayuta: My what?
Shiki: Ah... you really don't remember?
Nayuta: Like I said, about what?
Shiki: Are you pretending that you don’t know me because you’re mad at me?
Nayuta: Huh?
Shiki: Or maybe. Don’t tell me, you lost your memory that day...
Nayuta: Don’t drag me into your nonsense talk. Anyway, can you move? You’re in the way.
Shiki: I-I’m sorry....
Nayuta: (Sighs) Coming here after a long time, I can’t believe I’m being bothered by a boring guy.
Shiki: Umm... Nayuta
Nayuta: (Sighs) Hah?
Shiki: ....No.. It’s fine.... it’s fine.... knowing that you’re alive... I..
Nayuta: Is that so?
Shiki: Nayuta......?
Nayuta: Hurry up and disappear.
Shiki: ......Yeah....
(He leaves the rooftop.)
(Sound of crows and train passing)
Shiki: I see.... Nayuta is alive... I’m glad.... I’m really happy... but.... did he really forget about..... me...... No... it’s better that he forgot.... I don’t want Nayuta to know someone like me.... Me, who can’t even save his precious friend...
Yohei: Shiki... Hey... what happened, Shiki?
Shiki: Ah... Master! Why?
Yohei: It was rare for you to not get back at the exact time. I was buying stuff and decided to look for you.
Shiki: I’m sorry, it’s already this late.
Yohei: I’m not mad, it’s just that, you’re a bit different when you went out, did something happen?
Shiki: (Crying)
Yohei: E-eh?..W-what’s wrong?
Shiki: (Crying) Master... today... I... feel happy and sad... at the same time.
Yohei: Y-yeah.. I see
Shiki: My precious friend.... was alive... but today... he told me..... to disappear (Crying)
Yohei: I see.... I know it’s hard... it’s okay to cry, Shiki, it’s okay to cry.
(Sound of Shiki crying)
(Sound of Ryu crying)
Ryu: Shikki hates Ryu (Crying)
Naoakira: I don’t think that’s true, Ryu.
Ryu: Then, Shikki loves Ryu?
Naoakira: Yeah.. Shiki loves Ryu, that why he didn’t want you to follow.
Ryu: Eh? Why?
Naoakira: (Chuckles) There’s something like that too.
People are weak beings who can’t live alone, after all. They don’t want to lose people that are important.
Ryu: Hmmmm..... Hmmmm...??? That’s complicated, Boss.
Naoakira: That’s right, it’s complicated. Loving someone, then losing them. Emotion of loss filled with loneliness can become their strength or their poison.
Ryu: Hmm... Boss, your story is too complicated. Are you really a teacher?
Naoakira: (Laughs) You got me there.
(Sound of train passing. A door opens.)
Nayuta: I’m home.
Kanata: You’re late, where have you been?
Nayuta: Anyways~ (He headbutts Kanata.)
Kanata: That hurts!
Nayuta: Ah, as expected, you’re still hot.
Kanata: Stop measuring temperatures like that.
Nayuta: (Rustles through bag) Let see~ I bought medicines and food too.
Kanata: Umm..
Nayuta: I bought porridge(?), I’m gonna heat it up. Also hot spring eggs, you like that, right?
Kanata: Ughhh..
Nayuta: You still have to sleep. If Kanata’s not feeling well, it would be a bother for me.
Kanata: I understand..
Nayuta: (Chuckles and turns on the stove.) Kanata.
Kanata: Hmm?
Nayuta: Next live, it’s with TCW, right?
Kanata: Yeah...
Nayuta: Let’s win… You and me, we’ll win.... win and get our revenge in this rotten world.
Kanata: Yeah.....Me and Nayuta.....if it’s the two of us..
Nayuta and Kanata: We’re the strongest.