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DIABOLIK LOVERS Para-Selene Vol.3 Mukami Kou [Track 4]

Original title: 変わらないもの

Source: Diabolik Lovers Para-Selene Vol. 3 Mukami Kou [CD not owned by me]

Audio: Here

Seiyuu: Kimura Ryouhei

Translator’s note: Rejet really pulled up with the emotional monologue in this one. Even though almost all of the characters have some sort of tragic past/childhood, I personally believe that Kou had it the roughest out of everyone. Not only did he have to go through a lot of shit, but he really did have nobody to rely on at all. Not even the faintest spark of hope. So in that sense, it truly is amazing how he came this far and even found love ultimately.

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Track 4: Things Which Never Change

*Rustle*

“...Nn...Ah! My room...? I moved places again...How?”

He turns his head.

“...! No wonder it felt chilly in here...The window’s left open.”

Kou gets out of bed to step towards the window.

“There’s still a double moon...Not only that, it doesn’t seem like the night is coming to a close despite all the time that has passed. I can’t wait to see the blue skies...If only all of this were just a dream.”

*Rattle*

“Hah...Why did things turn out like this!? ...I didn’t think being forgotten would leave such a strong impact on me. I wonder how you can retrieve one’s memories? What if they... never return at all? Will she continue to reject me forever? ...!! If we have to stay together under such circumstances, it’ll only bring pain and sadness! In that case, maybe I should just...give up instead?”

*TIMESKIP*

*Knock knock*

“...!! Who is it...? Ruki-kun...?”

You enter the room.

“M-neko-chan...? Why are you here...?”

You explain.

“Eh? Were you looking for me, perhaps? But why!? You were terrified of me...”

You point towards his hand.

“My wound on my hand? You were still worried about that?”

You offer to treat his injuries.

“...No need to worry. I told you earlier as well, but I’m a Vampire so my injuries heal quickly. ...Besides, my body’s already covered in scars as is.”

You tilt your head to the side.

“Right...You don’t remember, do you? None of it...Well, it doesn’t matter! It doesn’t matter to you right now, after all~!”

You frown.

“It’s fine, really! I already gave up anyway. You won’t remember no matter what I do, right? If I continue to struggle in vain, it’ll only bring me more pain. You no longer love me. In that case, there’s no reason for us to stay together, is there?”

You simply stand there looking at Kou.

“...Listen, I’m basically giving you permission to run. So why won’t you move?”

You seem worried about him.

“Nah, it’s fine. I no longer care. So come on, hurry.”

You shake your head.

“...!! ...Why!? First you continuously deny me, and now you’re suddenly claiming you can’t leave me be like this!? Are you pitying me, perhaps? ...If not that, then what!?”

You note he seems sad.

“...!! ...But why? How can you...look through my facade and tell I’m sad...even though you don’t have your memories? Even though I already decided I would give up...”

Kou suddenly gets up from the bed.

*Rustle*

“Haah...”

You approach him.

“What are you doing? If you get this close to me, you’ll have your blood sucked again. You wouldn’t want that, right?”

You give him permission.

“...’It’s fine’? ...So why are you suddenly trying to understand me now?”

You mention that the two of you were lovers.

“Exactly. We were lovers. ...Although you seem to have forgotten all about that.”

You ask if that makes him sad.

“Well, of course. Anyone would be sad if their beloved one forgot them, no? ...However, right now, I’m nothing but a stranger to you. So why would you care about my feelings?”

You explain.

“...!! M-neko-chan...Ah...Haha~ You’re such a Saint. You don’t want to see me sad? I’m pretty sure most people wouldn’t want to retrieve their own memories for the sake of someone else. ...But it no longer matters. Even if you don’t remember.”

You tell him you might remember.

“I told you earlier, didn’t I? I’ve given up. There’s no way to guarantee they’ll ever come back after all. ...Besides, this might be a chance to discover a new love for you! In the end, I’m nothing but a Vampire with a horrible descent. Don’t you think you could become much happier if you were to date this really nice guy instead?”

You shake your head.

“Why!? You were terrified earlier after I did all those horrible things to you, no?”

You note that Kou seems sad.

“...Excuse me? How can you tell I’m not a bad guy even though you’re suffering from amnesia...!? You don’t know anything about me! ...I don’t need your comfort, okay?”

You ask him to tell about his upbringing.

“I see. If you insist, I’ll tell you. About how I’ve lived my life up till now. ...You see, I may be a Vampire right now, but I was originally born a human. I don’t any parents, and for as far as I can remember, I was living in a manhole. ...Exactly, it was dirty and stinky, a true hellhole. Obviously, I didn’t have the money to buy any food, so I had to avoid starvation by raiding the trash.

Even if I would get my hands on something nice like a loaf of bread or some money, rather than food, I’d much rather exchange it for something which would make me feel satisfied emotionally. Heh. I lived like that my whole life, so I figured I would continue to do so until my death. However, one day I was found by a couple of soldiers and brought to an orpahange.

Now, this orphanage was quite the experience as well. Honestly, the manhole might have been preferable. I was soon sold as a pretty-faced orphan and received money from aristocrats and politicians. My looks were miles above anyone else’s, so they all loved me! I was toyed with day after day...I even thought of making myself ugly by destroying one of my eyes in a desperate attempt to escape the situation but...It was no use. I never lived a good life, so I guess that part was doomed to stay the same even if I changed environments.

But...I did meet Ruki-kun and the others at the orphanage shortly after. One thing led to another and ultimately I became the person I am today. You understand now, don’t you? What kind of guy I am. I didn’t enjoy a nice upbringing, so I can’t promise I’ll treat you well. ーー And above all, I’m a Vampire. ...If you do remember me, it’ll be a bunch of bad things so you...might just end up ultimately regretting it, don’t you think?”

You sob softly.

“Hm? Wai...Don’t tell me...Hey, lift your face...!”

You slowly look up at him.

“...It’s the same reaction as back then. Even without your memories...You’d still shed tears for me, huh? Those tears...aren’t out of pity, are they?”

You confirm his suspicions.

“...I knew it!”

You clutch onto his sleeve.

*Rustle*

“...What’s wrong all of a sudden?”

You ask why he doesn’t cry.

“Eh? I won’t cry! It’s not like tears would suddenly come out now...I’m fine as long as you cry in my place instead...”

You continue to sob.

“Hehe~ Your eyes are getting red. If you cry too much, they’ll become swollen and you’ll be quite the sight, you know?”

*Rustle*

“I don’t dislike seeing you in tears but...Right now, I’m not a huge fan of it.”

You note that he is crying as well.

“Eh? ...Tears?”

Kou touches his own cheek.

*Rustle*

“Ah...! You’re right. I’m...crying...? ...Ah! Seems like I can’t help but shed tears when I’m with you...I didn’t exactly want to cry or anything...But...I get it now...”

He embraces you.

*Rustle*

“That even without your memories...You are the same person I fell for, aren’t you? ...A miss goody-two-shoes willing to cry for others but...so very kind...”

*Sniffle*

“Mm...! I’ve made up my mind! I’ll stop trying to force your memories to come back!”

You seem surprised.

“It’s fine, even if you don’t ever recall. I still love you regardless after all. ...So let’s just start over again from zero? Together. ...Okay?”

You nod.

“...Mmh~ I look forward to spending more time together, M-neko-chan. (1) ...Say, can I kiss you?”

You give him permission.

“...Thank you.”

*Smooch*

“Mm...I love you.”

*TIMESKIP*

The two of you are walking outside.

“...The morning just won’t come.”

You wonder if he perhaps hates the night.

“No, I don’t particularly dislike the night. ...But I want to see the blue sky, you see.”

You ask Kou if he likes the blue sky.

“Mmh, exactly. I love the clear skies. You’d assume morning would dawn soon but the night just seems to continue on forever, don’t you think? So I find myself thinking I want to watch the blue sky with you...”

You agree.

“Eh? ...Ah, thank you. I’m happy to hear you feel the same way. ...Oh, that rose.”

*Rustle*

“Here, I’ll give this to you. Of course, I thought it would look good on you, so don’t be modest and just accept it~”

You thank him.

“Hehe~ You’re welcome~ Hehe...I finally succeeded at making you smile~! ...Say...I’m sorry for doing all those horrible things to you. ...Being forgotten by the person I love the most in this world just made me so sad, I couldn’t believe it...Ah! But I’ll no longer force you to remember so...Let’s start making memories again together once more.”

You nod.

“...Hehe, thank you~”

*Rustle*

“I love you...Very much so, M-neko-chan...Hey? I won’t hurt so...Let me suck your blood?”

You give him permission.

“Mmh...Nn...”

*Sluuuurp*

“Ah...It’s so sweet and hot...Give me more...Mmh...”

*Sluuuurp*

“Hehe~ Look at you wriggling around...Does it feel good? In that case, I’ll suck you lots, okay? Nn...”

*Sluuuurp*

“Heh~ ...This side’s up next. Mmh...”

*Sluuuurp*

“Mm...”

*Gulp*

“Haah, haah...Even though you made such a fuss earlier, you’ll no longer fight it already?”

You blush bright red.

“Hm? ...What’s wrong? ...Say, why are you going quiet now? Tell me. ...Do you dislike having your blood sucked by me?”

You shake your head.

“Then how do you feel? Say it.”

You grow even more flustered.

“Fufu~ No need to get embarrassed. I’m the only one here after all. ...All you need to say is that it feels ‘good’. Piece of cake, no? ...Come on, say it.”

You whisper.

“Hm~? What was that? You have to speak louder or I can’t hear you.”

You repeat your words, louder this time.

“Hehe~ Good job. As a reward...I’ll make you feel even better. Mmh...”

*Sluuuurp*

“Nn...Ah. ...I want some from this slender arm as well...You don’t mind, do you?”

Kou bites your arm next.

*Sluuuurp*

“ーー Ah. Haah...I’ve gotten dizzy for some reason...But I still haven’t had enough. You feel the same way, don’t you? It’s written all over your face after all. That you want more of my fangs. That expression is incredibly cute. Mmh...”

*Smooch*

“I’ll bite you as many times as you wish, so just entrust everything to me, okay?”

*BZZZZZT*

“Uu...Kuh...Right now...Again...!?”

You become worried.

“Don’t worry...It’s no big deal...Ugh...Then...Let me hold your hand at least...I feel like that’s all I need to push through...”

You grab hold if his hand.

“...Thank you.”

*WOOSH*

ーー TO BE CONTINUED ーー

Translation notes

(1) これからもよろしく or ‘kore kara mo yoroshiku’ is one of those very common Japanese phrases which I always struggle with when I have to translate them to English. In a work-related context, it usually means something like ‘I look forward to continue working with you’ or ‘Thank you for the continued support’. In this case, I think it conveys Kou’s desire to continue spending more time with her as they once again fall in love.

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nebulastep · 6 years ago

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The Monster Next Door

Description: A story of strange Pokemon finding each other in a strange, stressful place. A story of growth. Otherwise known as “How a giant snake learned to get along with a stinky puffball.”

Notes: I know I should be working on “Sing me a Song” but the most recent video inspired me to focus on what is going on with the so called “dark sides”. I will get back to it but I needed to get this story out of my system. I appreciate constructive criticism!

Trigger warning: mentions of experimentation, tranqualization, and sharp objects.

There is a building on the outskirts of a city, maybe a mile out, if calculated. It is owned by Ogimiri, a publicly traded organization and business that has the trappings of legitimacy, if only because everyone believes in it at once.

The room of their star performer was a 10ftx10ftx10ft cube. They felt the size would suffice for their top earner, especially since he did not need the extra room anymore, but in reality, it barely fit him, not that he could complain much. Most of his kind did not even get a room to reside in most of the time. Most get Pokeballs. Some get cages, which is never a good sign. On top of all that, most people did not know he existed. Who could he complain to?

If one were to to look inside the cube, you could see the Serperior as he usually was; alone. He was curled up and looking at the small window his room has with a look in his mismatched eyes that indicated he was plotting. That's how the organization liked him; sitting and plotting until he was needed. He was good at that.

It was during a session like this that a crashing sound from down the hall caught his attention.

Near “the cube” was another room filled with equipment and cages. The cages in this room tended to hold strange specimens, as did the wing they were in in general. Connecting these two rooms was a series of air vents, not big enough for a human but certainly big enough for the width of his body (the cover of this airvent was loose, too) The long, serpentine form of the star performer slithered through the maze easily, and he found himself staring at the series of cages, as well as a series of scientists crowded around a table, clearly struggling with something, with one scientist holding a needle in his hand.

A new subject that doesn't want to be tagged, he thought, already bored and ready to double back. That was until he heard a nasally voice-

“YOU GUYS ARE A LOT OF FUN! I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY FUN TOYS IN MY LIFE!!!”

The being in the vents took a second to realize that was, in fact, the Pokemon talking (not that the scientists were any the wiser). As this realization came to fruition, the source of the voice broke free and started running around.

An Igglybuff? A strange thing to put in this wing.

The wayward Igglybuff immediately started bouncing around and grabbing at various sharp objects, saying things like “WHAT DOES THIS DO? CAN I PLAY WITH THIS? WHAT ABOUT THIS??!”

It took the scientists present a solid seven minutes to grab the Igglybuff, insert the tag, lose him again, and then corral him into a nearby cage, and snapping the electric lock closed.

All the while, the serpent in the vents watched with a smile.

____

“That was a good show you put on.”

The dark pink Igglybuff looked around, clearly confused. After all, the scientists had long since left. The serpent couldn't help but chuckle.

“Up here.”

The other creature eventually trained his eyes on the vent cover and squinted at the serpents face obscured in the darkness “Who are you?”

The serpent smirked and cocked his head in a way that the light would catch his 'odd' eye and make it glint “Oh, just the monster who lives next door.” The serpent then smiled enough to show off his sharp teeth. “I heard the noises and was wondering what snack the scientists had brought me.” He looked up, paused and hummed a bit before continuing. “You know, I rarely get to see the humans around here sweat as much as you just made them do. It made me even more excited to meet you.” He stared back down at the small creature below, showing his fangs fully in his widest grin face on, this time closer to the grating, allowing the igglybuff to see the serpent's face.

The Igglybuff's pupils widened for a second before he looked down and covered his mouth and started shaking. Before the serpent could wonder if the Igglybuff was crying, the unmistakable sound of giggling, then full on laughing erupted from the cage below. The Igglybuff than starting rolling around the cage consumed by mirth.

The serpent quirked one eye, looking a bit miffed “ I did just threaten to eat you, you know.”

The Igglybuff managed to regain his footing and wipe his eyes, which had started to tear “Snack.. hehehe... SNACK... oh you are funny Mr. Monster.”

The serpent frowned a bit more, “Funny? How so?”

The Igglybuff shrugged “Oh I don't know. Just... funny... that the capstone of this day is being eaten by a monster. It just would be perfect.” He clapped his paws together and burst into hysterics again, tears streaming down his face. “Yep, just PERFECT!”

The Serperior was about to ask more when he heard noise from down the hall. He listened closer and realized it was footsteps coming closer to the lab. “Word to the wise, I would be quiet if I were you. It's nighttime, and they don't tolerate those who stay up to late.” The serpent then slithered backwards to his room. He heard commotion from the lab, then silence.

___

“So, back again Mr. Monster?”

“I was wondering how my snack fared since last night.”

“Hehehe... they gave me an injection of something. Knocked me out like a light. They also brought me somewhere and stuck a bunch of things to me and gave me things to attack, as well as stuck me with some other injections.”

“They are making sure you are nice and fit.”

“...hehe... for what?”

“...Who knows... maybe for me...”

“Hehehe... did you hear anything from anyone about me? Maybe rumors that they will use those shiny toys over there?”

“...Someone called you the Duke.”

“Hehe... humans called me that... back in the forest...”

“So you were a forest dweller?”

“Yes.”

“Is there something about you that is particularly special?”

“... Not me, but my mom could shoot ice from her paws. Humans who watched us before always got super excited!”

“The tests must have something to do with that then.”

“Hehe...hehehehe...”

“What are you laughing at?”

“I thought I was here to feed y-”

“You will be if you don't shut up”

“HEHEHE! You see, this is what I like about you, Mr. Monster! Always interesting! HEHEHAHAHA!!!!”

“You need to be quie-...”

STOMP STOMP STOMP STOMP

“OH, THE HUMANS WANT TO JOIN! LETS HAVE SOME FUN! MAYBE THEY WILL MUTILATE US IN THE MOONLIGHT! HAHAHA! HOW EXCITING!”

“Are you mad?! Stay quiet you fool!”

“LET THEM COME!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!”

___

“...Mr. Monster? You there?.... Mr. Monster?”

“...hm”

“You've been gone for awhile. I thought you grew bored.”

“...I've been... away...”

“Hehehe. You sound strained Mr. Monster. Are you alright?”

“...”

“Hehehe. Okay, okay, I get it. What's the word I've heard so much? Classified? Also, I am not sure the answer you would give would be honest anyway.”

“...perhaps...”

“Well, I am glad I am still exciting enough for you.”

“...”

“Well, since you have been so kind as to grace me with your presence, I might as well tell you what has happened since you were gone.”

“... be... quiet about it...”

“...hehe... no promises...”

_____

“Mr. Monster?”

“...”

“I don't want the scientists to force me to sleep, but I don't want to stay up all night.”

“... what am I expected to do?”

“...”

“Well?”

“Sing to me?”

“...no.”

“Oh come on. Please?!?”

“No.”

“Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplea-”

“Stop.”

“... no need to glare...”

“... if it will shut you up, I'll tell you a story.”

“YA-”

“Only if you are quiet.”

“...”

“Thank you. Now.... hmmmm..... A long time ago, there was once two brothers.”

“Were they twins?”

“...Yes actually. Their names were Romulus and Remus...”

___

Nights continued like this, with visits from the monster next door. They would talk about their day, and the monster would tell a story. This is how it went. Until one night.

___

If you were to look into the cube that contained the star performer, you would see him in his usual position, staring up at the window and plotting.

“hehe... You are a lot bigger then I thought you were...”

His head snapped towards the noise, ready to strike, when his eyes set upon Duke, at the entrance of the air vent.

“...hehe... Hello... I thought I would drop by this time.”

“... how?”

“I'm not sure...I really wanted to see you, and when I put my paw on the device on the cage, electricity shot from my paw!”

“No, I mean how did you move at all? You look like hell! What happened?”

The question was fair. While the scientists clearly took pains to heal him, the igglybuff had what looked like an instant icepack on his right eye. He also looked ragged and tired in general, and almost... filthy... like he was covered in soot.

“Hehe... wanted to test me out I think... something about activating...something...” He hopped from the air-vent to the floor and winced. “They pinned me against some big, metal pokemon and kept yelling at me to 'activate my potential'... hehe...I couldn't... hehehehe” He started laughing harder.

The serpent moved forward slowly towards the other creature, and slowly curled around him.

The Duke continued to laugh, so much that he was crying “I really needed to see you. I just...needed too...see someone...anyone...... I miss my family.. my mom... my brother...”

The serpent curled his body around the smaller creature, until someone who would be looking from the outside in would not be able to see the tiny, laughing and crying Pokemon. Duke gripped the bigger Pokemon.

As the Serperior looked down at the creature clinging to him like a lifeline, he could see flashes of other beings that used to grip to him. A lifetime ago and more recent years blurred in his mind. Someone that told him stories of fancy. Someone who shared his pain and suffering. They shared their dreams that became the serpent's, too. Until, one day, it was all taken away. Again and again.

Me too.

___

When the serpent later opened his eyes (when did they close?) the Igglybuff was gone. His head whipped around the cube, looking for any signs that last night(?) even happened.

“Up here.”

The serpents eyes looked towards the window, where a fluffy black creature was now standing on the windowsill, back to the larger creature below. The one on the windowsill had pointy ears sticking up from the fur. The being was facing the sun just peaking above the horizon. The creature spoke with a familiar, sing-song voice.

“Say Mr. Monster, I never really asked your name.”

The serpent below stared for five seconds before he felt a smile grow on his face. “I have a code of course, but the humans around here like to call me Deceit, after 'my work' if you will.”

The creature turned around looking down with wide green eyes, one fully dilated. The creature, a strange looking Jigglypuff, smiled with sharp teeth.

“Call me...Remus.”

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