Psycho-Pass, radio drama 5,8 + K project, BD5 drama Wild Suou
Some more drama translations. This time, for Psycho-Pass we have Gino and Kougami first making a hotpot, then going to a dog show to arrest a criminal. By the way, this leaves only one radio drama untranslated, the very first one. Well, technically there's another drama on the 1st special CD (which I ordered) and there'll be yet another on the 2nd (which I'll probably also buy).
And for K project it's Totsuka commenting on Wild Suou's life in the savannah with Kusanagi making bad puns from time to time.
Yeah, yeah, I'll go back to translating our regular shit after I'll have run out of things I'm itching to translate first (and I'm holding back on some Arcana Famiglia dramas, mind you).
Psycho-Pass
Hotpot warms your heart, 24 hours a day.
Kougami: What is this... Filming?
Ginoza: Finally you're here, Kougami. This way.
Kougami: Gino, who are those guys preparing cameras? And what are the things lying on this table...?
Ginoza: This is a hotpot. I mailed you the details. Didn't you read it?
Kougami: No, I didn't, sorry. Compiling a report about the recent case ate up most of my time.
Ginoza: *sighs* It's for media coverage. A special program about dining halls in government offices. You know how our dining hall here at the PSB is furnished with the latest type of auto server that can automatically serve high class bio udon and other foods, right?
Kougami: Yeah. The Ministry of Health and Welfare was always the first to adobt new technology.
Ginoza: This time, in order to best showcase the new technology, they decided that a dish that requires a lot of ingredients is needed, and chose a hotpot for that purpose.
Kougami: Ah, come to think of it, Tsumenori said something about it yesterday...
Ginoza: The PR jumped on that. 'Why don't we shoot a couple of Komissa-chans hapilly eating a hotpot together?' ...that's what they proposed to the media, it seems.
Kougami: I see. They want to improve the image of the PSB that way, huh. Looks like a well thought-out idea. And that's where they turned to us, eh.
Ginoza: Yes. They decided that our acting ablities would be the best since we use Komissa-chan's holographic disguise on regular basis in our work. It can't be helped. Let's think of it as another task.
Kougami: Yeah, but why you and me, Gino? Aren't Inspector Tsunemori and Kagari more suitable for this?
Ginoza: Unfortunately, the others are swamped. Don't think that you're the only one unwilling here. I'm not at all eager to have to make and eat a hotpot with you, too. But we have to do it, so just give up.
Kougami: *sighs* Can't be helped, then.
---cutscene---
Kougami: The soup is starting to boil. It's time to put in the ingredients, right?
Ginoza: Wait. Don't forget that we're being filmed.
Komissa!Kougami: Now then, let's put the ingredients into our hotpot!
Komissa!Ginoza: R-Right.
Ginoza: We cook it, and we'll eat it. This is the true charm of making a hotpot. We've got to show how fun it is.
Kougami: Heh, for someone who complained about it earlier, you seem quite enthusiastic.
Ginoza: It's only natural. Since it's a task I have to complete anyway, I will do so perfectly.
Kougami: Now I just need to throw in the pot the ingredients from this plate, right?
Ginoza: Hey! Who puts in marine products and meat first?! Common sense dictates that first you put in stuff that requires longer to boil, you know!
Kougami: Don't sweat small stuff. When we get to eating, just eat whatever you wanna eat first.
Ginoza: No, listen to me, Kougami. People are already under impression that the PSB is something violent because of the fact that we employ Enforcers who are latent criminals. If they see how careless you are in making this hotpot, our public image will take another hit.
Kougami: Alright, I get it. I'll put the hard-to-boil vegetables in first, satisfied?
Komissa!Kougami: Our hotpot is almost ready. Well then... itadakimasu!
Komissa!Ginoza: Itadakimasu. *munch-munch-chew-chew*
Komissa!Kougami: Wow, real nice stuff here! Ah, I mean, yummy!
Ginoza: Hey, Kougami! Don't just eat only meat!
Kougami: Why not?
Ginoza: Because there're certain manners you need to exercise when eating a hotpot. Take not only meat, but also seafood and vegetables. However, alternating between taking only meat or only vegetables is no good either. That's what hotpot lovers hate the most. It's what is called 'false rotation'. Listen, Kougami, you're supposed to eat all the ingredients equally and in no particular order, and that's what makes a hotpot a unified microcosm!
Kougami: Wait a second, Gino. The filming team are calling you.
Ginoza: What? ...Yes, is something wrong? Eh? My voice is too loud? No, I didn't mean to disturb filming... Yes, I understand. I'll make sure to be more carefull from now on.
Kougami: Heh, hahahaha.
Ginoza: Kougami!!!
Komissa!Kougami: You know, hotpot really is a wonderful thing, isn't it? When two people eat a hotpot together like us, they can better understand each other and be engulfed in this warm gentle feeling, right?
Komissa!Ginoza: Y-Yes, that's right. It's just like you said. Hotpot makes people kinder and helps them to keep their psycho-pass clear.
Dogs of the CID.
Ginoza: Kougami, are you sure the real culprit will appear at a place like this?
Kougami: Yeah. Doujima Eichi. He's the chairman of the jury panel for this show, and also the President of the Association of show dog lovers.
Ginoza: A person who loves dogs, a criminal?
Kougami: Well, all the perpetrators we caught while investigating this case of serial firings from remodelled airguns, claim in unison that one day airguns were delivered to their homes, and they felt tempted to use it out of curiosity. All the perpetrators belonged to the hunting circle of said Association, and Doujima is a collector of old airguns.
Ginoza: And that's the only grounds for your suspicions?
Kougami: All that put together means that even if Doujima is not the one behind the incidents, he's still very suspicious. Well, in any case, one shot from Dominator will show us if I'm right or wrong.
Ginoza: I keep telling you that we can't conclude a person is the culprit until we get direct proof--
Announcer: We are about to begin selection in the category of Spitz and Primitive types for Tokyo dog show 2112!
Kougami: Whoa, seems like it's our turn. How's the condition of my partner looking?
Ginoza: Wait a moment. I'm sorry, Dime. I'd really rather not put you in the harm's way, but...
Kougami: Hey, hurry it up. If Doujima gets suspicious of us, it'll get hard to approach him.
Ginoza: I know! Come on, stand up, Dime.
Dime: Woof.
Ginoza: What's wrong? You always obey me without question, don't you?
Kougami: Are we gonna be OK with him like that? I remind you that it was your idea to bring your own dog to use in this investigation, Gino.
Ginoza: Strange. True, he's already old, but he's a smart dog and usually has no problem doing what I say...
Kougami: Heh, still, it's a bit unexpected.
Ginoza: What is?
Kougami: I knew you're a dog lover, but this is a Siberian husky, isn't it. I never expected you to have such a big dog as your pet.
Ginoza: I know Dime since I was little. He's like an irreplaceable family member to me.
Kougami: I see. But still, what are we gonna do? Unless the dog stands up, we can't get close to our suspect.
Ginoza: Come on, please, Dime. If we leave Doujima like that, he'll keep spreading dangerous weapons around, and innocent people will be in danger again. I'm begging you, get up and go to the stage with Kougami.
Dime: Woof!
Kougami: Oh, he got up?
Ginoza: Alright, good boy. Kougami, take it from here.
Announcer: Well then, contestants number 15, the owner and his doggy, welcome to the stage please!
Kougami: Our entrance. Let's go, Dime.
Dime: Woof!
Kougami: What's wrong, Dime? Feel like going on strike again?
*something comes crashing down*
Ginoza: What happened?! Floodlight fell from the ceiling?!
Kougami: The dog... he sensed it...! Great job, buddy!
Ginoza: Was it an accident? Or more like Doujima's doing because he guessed who we are?
Kougami: Looks like the latter. Look: Doujima and his accomplice are gone.
Ginoza: Gone? Kougami, don't let them get away!
Kougami: Leave it to me!
*mechanical barking*
Kougami: This...! It's the dog that Doujima had with him!
Ginoza: Be careful, Kougami! It's not a dog, but a dog-shaped drone!
*skirmish sounds, barking*
Kougami: Thanks, you saved me, Dime.
Ginoza: Kougami! Dime! Get away from the drone!
*Dominator in the Destroy Decomposer mode firing*
Ginoza: The drone is out of our way now, but where's Doujima?
Dime: Woof, woof!
Kougami: Gino, let's follow Dime! I think he's trying to lead to where Doujima has escaped!
---cutscene---
Ginoza: *talks on the radio* Yes. Doujima was shot with Dominator in the Paralizer mode and apprehended. But his accomplice is still at large. Put out an urgent bulletin for him.
Ginoza: Alright, we can leave the rest here to the drones and go back.
Kougami: Roger. Gotta admit Dime helped us a lot with this case. I don't know what we'd do if it wasn't for him.
Ginoza: See? He's a smart dog, like I told you.
Dime: Woof.
Ginoza: Well, let's go home now, Dime. Hm? No, Dime! What are you doing peeing in such a place! Stop it! Sit! I said sit!
Kougami: Gino, he did an outstanding job today helping us out, so just let him.
Dime: Woof.
Ginoza: This and that are different things! If I start spoiling him because of his great service, he'll stop listening to my orders! To begin with, with big dogs, and especially with dogs like... *rambling on*
Kougami: Dime, don't make too much trouble for our fussy owner, OK?
Dime: Woof!
K project
Wild Suou
Epigraph by Kusanagi from the anime: He, too, would be happier if he were born a lion somewhere in the savannah.
Totsuka Tatara's animal legends: Here comes Homura.
Totsuka: This is the African savannah. Today, we will take a look at the lifestyle of one Suou Mikoto - a wild beast of prey living in this savannah.
Suou: *zzzz*
Totsuka: Here he is. This is Suou. Big, isn't he. When a Suou grows to adulthood, his height can reach 185cm. He is sleeping at the moment. Generally, Suou is nocturnal and usually spends daytime sleeping like this, preserving his stamina in preparation for the night. However, it's not rare for him to sleep at night as well. Actually, he doesn't really work.
Suou: *zzzz*
Totsuka: The sun is slowly setting over the savannah. Nightfall is here. Suou's time has come. Ah, he woke up. He raised his head.
Suou: Hm?
Totsuka: Oh? It seems like he noticed something. And his gaze is focused on...
Kamamoto: Sheesh, I can't eat any more! I'm full! But I'll still have another one!
Totsuka: It's Kamamoto. It looks like he strayed from the pack.
Kamamoto: No, seriously, I'm totally full, y'know. I've already had more than enough, really, but still.... Munch-munch-chew-munch.
Totsuka: Kamamoto is omnivorous and can eat anything. At this time of the year, with winter drawing near, a typical Kamamoto stores up on fat. This Kamamoto is quite chubby and well fattened, too, isn't he.
Kamamoto: Munch-yummy-munch-munch-yum-hehehe...
Totsuka: He is happily continuing feeding, none the wiser. But... Suou has started to move, slowly. He's going for Kamamoto. He broke into a run! Fast, fast, what an incredible speed! When Suou hunts, his speed can reach up to 200kmph. It goes without saying that this speed is the top class even here, in the savannah. He caught his prey! What a splendid display of hunting skills. We expected nothing less from the king of the savannah.
Kamamoto: No! Wait! Gimme a break please!
Totsuka: Suou calmly delivers the finishing blow to the Kamamoto he caught. The Law of Nature can be quite harsh, can it...
Kusanagi: Now wait a sec, will ya!
Totsuka: Oh, Kusa-ji, what is it?
Kusanagi: Suou was clearly sleeping just now, right? Then how did he become aware of Kamamoto's presence? He was lying upwind, so he couldn't have smelled him. And his eyes seemed closed to boot.
Totsuka: You noticed quite an interesting detail, Kusa-ji! Please take a closer look at Suou's hairstyle.
Kusanagi: Hairstyle? You mean that red stuck up hair?
Totsuka: Yes. Do you see the two forelocks hanging down?
Kusanagi: Oh, yes, I see.
Totsuka: Actually, those are antennae.
Kusanagi: EH?!
Totsuka: Suou can sense his prey with those two antennae.
Kusanagi: Oh, I get it. But still, I could've never imagined those actually were antennae... I'm in big shock from those antennae! [T/N: Shokkaku dake ni daishokkukaku! - a (not funny) homophonic pun utilizing the similarity between 'shokkaku' = antennae and 'daishokkukaku' = very shocked] Just joking.
Totsuka: Mnn, Kusa-ji, today your jokes feel even more forced than usual...
Kusanagi: Oh, oops.
Totsuka: Now then, meanwhile, after hunting, Suou started to stroll about. He is checking his turf.
Suou: Aah... Burn 'em...
Totsuka: Whoa, that sounds dangerous. But rest assured. Suou is just feeling like making declarations like that at the time, but actually, he will not release his fir-- Ah well, at least not as much fire as could be expected. Even if he might not look it, Suou is a creature who is able to understand you if you talk to him. But of course, there are a lot of times when establishing communication fails.
Suou: Hm?
Totsuka: Oh? Suou's behavior has changed.
Suou: Hmph.
Totsuka: He's vigorously glaring at something. In that direction there is... Ah! It's Scepter 4! Scepter 4 is Suou's natural enemy! It looks like they trespassed on Suou's turf. And...
Munakata: Oh?
Suou: Tch.
Totsuka: There he appears! Another great beast of prey representing the savannah Munakata Reishi! He is the boss of this pack. Scepter 4 are beginning to stir. This is a tense moment...
Suou: Burn 'em.
Munakata: Good grief.
Totsuka: Two giant swords appeared in the sky above the two beasts! They are the swords of Damocles! The situation became very grave. Suou and Munakata are going to fight for the right to be the hegemon of the savannah.
Kusanagi: Wait a sec!
Totsuka: Alright. What is it, Kusa-ji?
Kusanagi: 'What', you ask? Are you even for real? Those swords are floating in the sky! What are they? Don't tell me those two are going to fight swinging around huge things like that? If they do, now that's what I call grave!
Totsuka: No, no, it's fine. Actually, those swords by themselves have little meaning. They release them to intimidate their opponent by making themselves look bigger.
Kusanagi: Ah, I see!
Totsuka: Indeed. On the other hand, though, the two beasts possess enormous power, and if they were to fight, the damage to the savannah will not be light, that's for sure.
Kusanagi: I see. That's terrifying. Even if you release your Damocles, no one will praise you for that! [T\N: Damokuresu nante dashitemo, homete nanka wa dare mo kuren ssu - another (bad) homophonic pun, this time using the similarity between 'damokuresu' = Damocles and 'dare mo kuren ssu' = no one will (praise you)] Just kidding.
Totsuka: *sighs* Aah, Kusa-ji...
Suou: Munakata!!!
Totsuka: Let's see if the two will be able to fight it out. At the moment, they're on the verge of starting their battle. At this rate, the savannah's peace will really be in danger...
Anna: Mikoto.
Suou: Hm?
Totsuka: Oh? Suou straightened up from his fighting stance. What happened, I wonder? His opponent Munakata is still wary but, despite that, slowly lets his hand fall away from the sword he was ready to draw.
Suou: Tch.
Munakata: Ooh?
Totsuka: Suou is slowly going away from the pack. Somehow or other, the conflict has been avoided. Suou takes his dignified leave. I don't know why he suddenly backed down, but Suou is a whimsical creature to begin with. Maybe, unexpectedly, his hunting flame was appeased by Kamamoto earlier.
Suou: Aaaah.
Totsuka: The Eastern sky is gradually brightening. Dawn is drawing near in the savanna .
Suou: *grunts*
Totsuka: It appears that Suou is going back to his sleeping place. And with this, Suou's day is over.
Totsuka: A beast of prey living in the savannah, Suou. Is the brightness of his smile only a figment of our imagination?
Suou: Hmph.
Totsuka: The beast leisurely strolling across the savannah with a solemn look on his face. Where is he going and what is waiting for him there? One thing we know for sure: no matter what the future might have in store for him, Suou will still fearlessly press forward. Because Suou is the king of the savannah.
*T/N: -ji in Kusa-ji is most likely a shortening from 'jisan' - something like Uncle or Mister.
And for K project it's Totsuka commenting on Wild Suou's life in the savannah with Kusanagi making bad puns from time to time.
Yeah, yeah, I'll go back to translating our regular shit after I'll have run out of things I'm itching to translate first (and I'm holding back on some Arcana Famiglia dramas, mind you).
Psycho-Pass
Hotpot warms your heart, 24 hours a day.
Kougami: What is this... Filming?
Ginoza: Finally you're here, Kougami. This way.
Kougami: Gino, who are those guys preparing cameras? And what are the things lying on this table...?
Ginoza: This is a hotpot. I mailed you the details. Didn't you read it?
Kougami: No, I didn't, sorry. Compiling a report about the recent case ate up most of my time.
Ginoza: *sighs* It's for media coverage. A special program about dining halls in government offices. You know how our dining hall here at the PSB is furnished with the latest type of auto server that can automatically serve high class bio udon and other foods, right?
Kougami: Yeah. The Ministry of Health and Welfare was always the first to adobt new technology.
Ginoza: This time, in order to best showcase the new technology, they decided that a dish that requires a lot of ingredients is needed, and chose a hotpot for that purpose.
Kougami: Ah, come to think of it, Tsumenori said something about it yesterday...
Ginoza: The PR jumped on that. 'Why don't we shoot a couple of Komissa-chans hapilly eating a hotpot together?' ...that's what they proposed to the media, it seems.
Kougami: I see. They want to improve the image of the PSB that way, huh. Looks like a well thought-out idea. And that's where they turned to us, eh.
Ginoza: Yes. They decided that our acting ablities would be the best since we use Komissa-chan's holographic disguise on regular basis in our work. It can't be helped. Let's think of it as another task.
Kougami: Yeah, but why you and me, Gino? Aren't Inspector Tsunemori and Kagari more suitable for this?
Ginoza: Unfortunately, the others are swamped. Don't think that you're the only one unwilling here. I'm not at all eager to have to make and eat a hotpot with you, too. But we have to do it, so just give up.
Kougami: *sighs* Can't be helped, then.
---cutscene---
Kougami: The soup is starting to boil. It's time to put in the ingredients, right?
Ginoza: Wait. Don't forget that we're being filmed.
Komissa!Kougami: Now then, let's put the ingredients into our hotpot!
Komissa!Ginoza: R-Right.
Ginoza: We cook it, and we'll eat it. This is the true charm of making a hotpot. We've got to show how fun it is.
Kougami: Heh, for someone who complained about it earlier, you seem quite enthusiastic.
Ginoza: It's only natural. Since it's a task I have to complete anyway, I will do so perfectly.
Kougami: Now I just need to throw in the pot the ingredients from this plate, right?
Ginoza: Hey! Who puts in marine products and meat first?! Common sense dictates that first you put in stuff that requires longer to boil, you know!
Kougami: Don't sweat small stuff. When we get to eating, just eat whatever you wanna eat first.
Ginoza: No, listen to me, Kougami. People are already under impression that the PSB is something violent because of the fact that we employ Enforcers who are latent criminals. If they see how careless you are in making this hotpot, our public image will take another hit.
Kougami: Alright, I get it. I'll put the hard-to-boil vegetables in first, satisfied?
Komissa!Kougami: Our hotpot is almost ready. Well then... itadakimasu!
Komissa!Ginoza: Itadakimasu. *munch-munch-chew-chew*
Komissa!Kougami: Wow, real nice stuff here! Ah, I mean, yummy!
Ginoza: Hey, Kougami! Don't just eat only meat!
Kougami: Why not?
Ginoza: Because there're certain manners you need to exercise when eating a hotpot. Take not only meat, but also seafood and vegetables. However, alternating between taking only meat or only vegetables is no good either. That's what hotpot lovers hate the most. It's what is called 'false rotation'. Listen, Kougami, you're supposed to eat all the ingredients equally and in no particular order, and that's what makes a hotpot a unified microcosm!
Kougami: Wait a second, Gino. The filming team are calling you.
Ginoza: What? ...Yes, is something wrong? Eh? My voice is too loud? No, I didn't mean to disturb filming... Yes, I understand. I'll make sure to be more carefull from now on.
Kougami: Heh, hahahaha.
Ginoza: Kougami!!!
Komissa!Kougami: You know, hotpot really is a wonderful thing, isn't it? When two people eat a hotpot together like us, they can better understand each other and be engulfed in this warm gentle feeling, right?
Komissa!Ginoza: Y-Yes, that's right. It's just like you said. Hotpot makes people kinder and helps them to keep their psycho-pass clear.
Dogs of the CID.
Ginoza: Kougami, are you sure the real culprit will appear at a place like this?
Kougami: Yeah. Doujima Eichi. He's the chairman of the jury panel for this show, and also the President of the Association of show dog lovers.
Ginoza: A person who loves dogs, a criminal?
Kougami: Well, all the perpetrators we caught while investigating this case of serial firings from remodelled airguns, claim in unison that one day airguns were delivered to their homes, and they felt tempted to use it out of curiosity. All the perpetrators belonged to the hunting circle of said Association, and Doujima is a collector of old airguns.
Ginoza: And that's the only grounds for your suspicions?
Kougami: All that put together means that even if Doujima is not the one behind the incidents, he's still very suspicious. Well, in any case, one shot from Dominator will show us if I'm right or wrong.
Ginoza: I keep telling you that we can't conclude a person is the culprit until we get direct proof--
Announcer: We are about to begin selection in the category of Spitz and Primitive types for Tokyo dog show 2112!
Kougami: Whoa, seems like it's our turn. How's the condition of my partner looking?
Ginoza: Wait a moment. I'm sorry, Dime. I'd really rather not put you in the harm's way, but...
Kougami: Hey, hurry it up. If Doujima gets suspicious of us, it'll get hard to approach him.
Ginoza: I know! Come on, stand up, Dime.
Dime: Woof.
Ginoza: What's wrong? You always obey me without question, don't you?
Kougami: Are we gonna be OK with him like that? I remind you that it was your idea to bring your own dog to use in this investigation, Gino.
Ginoza: Strange. True, he's already old, but he's a smart dog and usually has no problem doing what I say...
Kougami: Heh, still, it's a bit unexpected.
Ginoza: What is?
Kougami: I knew you're a dog lover, but this is a Siberian husky, isn't it. I never expected you to have such a big dog as your pet.
Ginoza: I know Dime since I was little. He's like an irreplaceable family member to me.
Kougami: I see. But still, what are we gonna do? Unless the dog stands up, we can't get close to our suspect.
Ginoza: Come on, please, Dime. If we leave Doujima like that, he'll keep spreading dangerous weapons around, and innocent people will be in danger again. I'm begging you, get up and go to the stage with Kougami.
Dime: Woof!
Kougami: Oh, he got up?
Ginoza: Alright, good boy. Kougami, take it from here.
Announcer: Well then, contestants number 15, the owner and his doggy, welcome to the stage please!
Kougami: Our entrance. Let's go, Dime.
Dime: Woof!
Kougami: What's wrong, Dime? Feel like going on strike again?
*something comes crashing down*
Ginoza: What happened?! Floodlight fell from the ceiling?!
Kougami: The dog... he sensed it...! Great job, buddy!
Ginoza: Was it an accident? Or more like Doujima's doing because he guessed who we are?
Kougami: Looks like the latter. Look: Doujima and his accomplice are gone.
Ginoza: Gone? Kougami, don't let them get away!
Kougami: Leave it to me!
*mechanical barking*
Kougami: This...! It's the dog that Doujima had with him!
Ginoza: Be careful, Kougami! It's not a dog, but a dog-shaped drone!
*skirmish sounds, barking*
Kougami: Thanks, you saved me, Dime.
Ginoza: Kougami! Dime! Get away from the drone!
*Dominator in the Destroy Decomposer mode firing*
Ginoza: The drone is out of our way now, but where's Doujima?
Dime: Woof, woof!
Kougami: Gino, let's follow Dime! I think he's trying to lead to where Doujima has escaped!
---cutscene---
Ginoza: *talks on the radio* Yes. Doujima was shot with Dominator in the Paralizer mode and apprehended. But his accomplice is still at large. Put out an urgent bulletin for him.
Ginoza: Alright, we can leave the rest here to the drones and go back.
Kougami: Roger. Gotta admit Dime helped us a lot with this case. I don't know what we'd do if it wasn't for him.
Ginoza: See? He's a smart dog, like I told you.
Dime: Woof.
Ginoza: Well, let's go home now, Dime. Hm? No, Dime! What are you doing peeing in such a place! Stop it! Sit! I said sit!
Kougami: Gino, he did an outstanding job today helping us out, so just let him.
Dime: Woof.
Ginoza: This and that are different things! If I start spoiling him because of his great service, he'll stop listening to my orders! To begin with, with big dogs, and especially with dogs like... *rambling on*
Kougami: Dime, don't make too much trouble for our fussy owner, OK?
Dime: Woof!
K project
Wild Suou
Epigraph by Kusanagi from the anime: He, too, would be happier if he were born a lion somewhere in the savannah.
Totsuka Tatara's animal legends: Here comes Homura.
Totsuka: This is the African savannah. Today, we will take a look at the lifestyle of one Suou Mikoto - a wild beast of prey living in this savannah.
Suou: *zzzz*
Totsuka: Here he is. This is Suou. Big, isn't he. When a Suou grows to adulthood, his height can reach 185cm. He is sleeping at the moment. Generally, Suou is nocturnal and usually spends daytime sleeping like this, preserving his stamina in preparation for the night. However, it's not rare for him to sleep at night as well. Actually, he doesn't really work.
Suou: *zzzz*
Totsuka: The sun is slowly setting over the savannah. Nightfall is here. Suou's time has come. Ah, he woke up. He raised his head.
Suou: Hm?
Totsuka: Oh? It seems like he noticed something. And his gaze is focused on...
Kamamoto: Sheesh, I can't eat any more! I'm full! But I'll still have another one!
Totsuka: It's Kamamoto. It looks like he strayed from the pack.
Kamamoto: No, seriously, I'm totally full, y'know. I've already had more than enough, really, but still.... Munch-munch-chew-munch.
Totsuka: Kamamoto is omnivorous and can eat anything. At this time of the year, with winter drawing near, a typical Kamamoto stores up on fat. This Kamamoto is quite chubby and well fattened, too, isn't he.
Kamamoto: Munch-yummy-munch-munch-yum-hehehe...
Totsuka: He is happily continuing feeding, none the wiser. But... Suou has started to move, slowly. He's going for Kamamoto. He broke into a run! Fast, fast, what an incredible speed! When Suou hunts, his speed can reach up to 200kmph. It goes without saying that this speed is the top class even here, in the savannah. He caught his prey! What a splendid display of hunting skills. We expected nothing less from the king of the savannah.
Kamamoto: No! Wait! Gimme a break please!
Totsuka: Suou calmly delivers the finishing blow to the Kamamoto he caught. The Law of Nature can be quite harsh, can it...
Kusanagi: Now wait a sec, will ya!
Totsuka: Oh, Kusa-ji, what is it?
Kusanagi: Suou was clearly sleeping just now, right? Then how did he become aware of Kamamoto's presence? He was lying upwind, so he couldn't have smelled him. And his eyes seemed closed to boot.
Totsuka: You noticed quite an interesting detail, Kusa-ji! Please take a closer look at Suou's hairstyle.
Kusanagi: Hairstyle? You mean that red stuck up hair?
Totsuka: Yes. Do you see the two forelocks hanging down?
Kusanagi: Oh, yes, I see.
Totsuka: Actually, those are antennae.
Kusanagi: EH?!
Totsuka: Suou can sense his prey with those two antennae.
Kusanagi: Oh, I get it. But still, I could've never imagined those actually were antennae... I'm in big shock from those antennae! [T/N: Shokkaku dake ni daishokkukaku! - a (not funny) homophonic pun utilizing the similarity between 'shokkaku' = antennae and 'daishokkukaku' = very shocked] Just joking.
Totsuka: Mnn, Kusa-ji, today your jokes feel even more forced than usual...
Kusanagi: Oh, oops.
Totsuka: Now then, meanwhile, after hunting, Suou started to stroll about. He is checking his turf.
Suou: Aah... Burn 'em...
Totsuka: Whoa, that sounds dangerous. But rest assured. Suou is just feeling like making declarations like that at the time, but actually, he will not release his fir-- Ah well, at least not as much fire as could be expected. Even if he might not look it, Suou is a creature who is able to understand you if you talk to him. But of course, there are a lot of times when establishing communication fails.
Suou: Hm?
Totsuka: Oh? Suou's behavior has changed.
Suou: Hmph.
Totsuka: He's vigorously glaring at something. In that direction there is... Ah! It's Scepter 4! Scepter 4 is Suou's natural enemy! It looks like they trespassed on Suou's turf. And...
Munakata: Oh?
Suou: Tch.
Totsuka: There he appears! Another great beast of prey representing the savannah Munakata Reishi! He is the boss of this pack. Scepter 4 are beginning to stir. This is a tense moment...
Suou: Burn 'em.
Munakata: Good grief.
Totsuka: Two giant swords appeared in the sky above the two beasts! They are the swords of Damocles! The situation became very grave. Suou and Munakata are going to fight for the right to be the hegemon of the savannah.
Kusanagi: Wait a sec!
Totsuka: Alright. What is it, Kusa-ji?
Kusanagi: 'What', you ask? Are you even for real? Those swords are floating in the sky! What are they? Don't tell me those two are going to fight swinging around huge things like that? If they do, now that's what I call grave!
Totsuka: No, no, it's fine. Actually, those swords by themselves have little meaning. They release them to intimidate their opponent by making themselves look bigger.
Kusanagi: Ah, I see!
Totsuka: Indeed. On the other hand, though, the two beasts possess enormous power, and if they were to fight, the damage to the savannah will not be light, that's for sure.
Kusanagi: I see. That's terrifying. Even if you release your Damocles, no one will praise you for that! [T\N: Damokuresu nante dashitemo, homete nanka wa dare mo kuren ssu - another (bad) homophonic pun, this time using the similarity between 'damokuresu' = Damocles and 'dare mo kuren ssu' = no one will (praise you)] Just kidding.
Totsuka: *sighs* Aah, Kusa-ji...
Suou: Munakata!!!
Totsuka: Let's see if the two will be able to fight it out. At the moment, they're on the verge of starting their battle. At this rate, the savannah's peace will really be in danger...
Anna: Mikoto.
Suou: Hm?
Totsuka: Oh? Suou straightened up from his fighting stance. What happened, I wonder? His opponent Munakata is still wary but, despite that, slowly lets his hand fall away from the sword he was ready to draw.
Suou: Tch.
Munakata: Ooh?
Totsuka: Suou is slowly going away from the pack. Somehow or other, the conflict has been avoided. Suou takes his dignified leave. I don't know why he suddenly backed down, but Suou is a whimsical creature to begin with. Maybe, unexpectedly, his hunting flame was appeased by Kamamoto earlier.
Suou: Aaaah.
Totsuka: The Eastern sky is gradually brightening. Dawn is drawing near in the savanna .
Suou: *grunts*
Totsuka: It appears that Suou is going back to his sleeping place. And with this, Suou's day is over.
Totsuka: A beast of prey living in the savannah, Suou. Is the brightness of his smile only a figment of our imagination?
Suou: Hmph.
Totsuka: The beast leisurely strolling across the savannah with a solemn look on his face. Where is he going and what is waiting for him there? One thing we know for sure: no matter what the future might have in store for him, Suou will still fearlessly press forward. Because Suou is the king of the savannah.
*T/N: -ji in Kusa-ji is most likely a shortening from 'jisan' - something like Uncle or Mister.