What the ghouls from the same house think about each other
It’s one of the questions that appeared in the latest B’s-log magazine issue. I decided to share this one because it’s fun.
DISCLAIMER: I’m not a translator, so please take this with a huge grain of salt because I don’t speak let alone read Japanese very well. I mostly used machine translation and some of the little knowledge I have to get through this. I added the original Japanese script if you wanna read that on your own.
Jin, Tohma, Ren and Subaru didn’t receive the question unfortunately
Frostheim
Lucas: “Ever since I transferred to this school, Kaito has been my first friend and has always been very kind to me. I'm also grateful to Ishibashi-san for all his help. As for Kamurai-san, I hope he'll just fulfill his duties...”
Kaito: “Hmm... To be honest, the captain and vice-captain seem like people way above the clouds... Rumor has it that the two of them are in collusion with the school and are doing terrible things. What? Luca? ...I've never heard of such a faceless bastard.”
Sho: “Ahh... Leo and I are just old friends. We've been hanging out since middle school. Mido-senpai... I don't really know what he's thinking. He's a man of few words, right?”
Haru: “Both Ren and Towa have good bodies, so if they could put that into use and work, they'd be a lot more reliable than they are now...huh? What's that sound...Hey Towa! Wait a sec!!”
Romeo: “I’m disgusted by my boss. No matter how many times I say the same thing, it's WEFCP. What? It's "waste of effort", "fist-clenching" and "pressing". As for Shinjo, I'm going to give him a thorough training from now on, and we'll see how he turns out.”
*I tried my best to translate Romeo’s abbreviation but it’s still bad I’m sorry…
Ritsu: "I have concluded that it is futile to try to change the tyrannical behavior of our Sinostra’s captain, Taiga Hoshibami, and vice-captain, Romeo Scorpius Lucci. From now on, I will defend them and definitely obtain the 'Laurel Crown'."
Haku: “Another difficult question. Hmm... Subaru-san is simply great. However, his tendency to take on too much is his only flaw. Zenji-san... Well, you see, being with him makes me feel energized. I'm grateful for that.”
Zenji: “If I had to describe Subaru-kun in one word, it would be...heart of glass...but in contrast, I can't help but worry about Haku-kun's lack of enthusiasm. As my manager, I would say he should be a bit more considerate.”
Rui: “Ed-san has no ability to live on his own, so he's really a pain to look after. At this point, I’m in charge of nursing care... and then what about Lyca-kun... Huh? I'm taking care of the kids... What do those two think of me!?”
Lyca: “They're that moth-eaten Casanova and that blond gigolo. I'm human, so why am I not in the same place as Suba-kun and the others!!”
「色魔ジジイと金髪ジゴロだろ。おれは人間なのに、 なんでスバくんたちと同じとこじゃねーんだよ!!」
Mortkranken
Yuri: “You're talking about Jiro-kun, who is both Yuri Isami's assistant and patient? He's still in training. He still lacks knowledge, skills, experience, and culture. It'll probably take another 100 years for him to become a doctor at my level.”
ただいま発売中のJazz Life 10月号に新譜「叙情 - Lyric Suite」のレビューが掲載されています。
ヒロオガワのことを、とことん知り尽くした深い目線に驚愕と恥ずかしさを禁じ得ない内容です。
確かに現代音楽風ではあるけれど、プログレ的なアプローチであることを見透かされてしまった。悪い気はしないけれどね。ただ、無調であったり、変拍子であったりする曲も割と入っているので、そこは見解が分かれるところだ。「異質な作品ではなく~代表作として列するべき」と言う力強いお言葉に感謝します。最後に「小難しそうなのに聴きやすい」と言う言葉が、印象的でした。
レビュワーの富澤さんとは5作目「bue eye」からの付き合いなのですが(毎回ではないけれど)いつものことながら流麗な言い回しに感心しきりです。
レビューページの左隣に、かつしかトリオのウチュウノアバレンボーが載っていて、ついでに見てくれないかなぁ?なんて。
The October issue of Jazz Life, now on sale, features a review of the new album "Lyric Suite."
The deep perspective of the reviewer, who knows Hiro Ogawa inside and out, is shocking and embarrassing.
It certainly has a contemporary musical style, but the progressive rock approach was clearly seen through. I don't mind, though.
However, there are quite a few atonal and irregular time signature songs, so opinions are divided on that point.
I appreciate your powerful words that "this should be ranked as one of his masterpieces, not as a unique piece."
The final words "It sounds difficult, but it's easy to listen to" left a strong impression on me.
I've been acquainted with reviewer Tomizawa since my fifth album "blue eye" (though not every time), and as always, I'm impressed by his elegant way of speaking.
君があの時手を伸ばしてくれて、どんなに僕が嬉しかったか。伝えられたらいいんだけど、言葉にするってこんなにも難しいんだね。
Back when you reached out for me, you have no idea just how happy that made me. I would love to show you just how much, but putting it into words proves more difficult than expected.
うおおー よしよし!辛いことがあった時はロジャーさんの胸で泣きたまえ!いやぁ、本当に、本当に!いつだって泣きついちゃっていいのだよぉー!
Hoho! There, there! When the going gets tough, rest your weary head on my bosom and cry it out! No, really, I mean it! Cry to your heart's content, however long it takes!
っえ? 顔色が悪い? そうかなぁー!? これがデフォなような…デフォなのがまずい? …っ、そうかも… 己バハムー‼
Huh? I look like a ghost? You think so?! But these are my default set-- You think it's faulty? Oh, maybe so… Curse you, Baha!
セミナーや研修・勉強会で人に教えてもらった、本で読んだ、検索したら書いてあったというので「新たに知ったこと」を何も見ずに言えるようになったら、それは確かに「一つの学習プロセス」だが、「一つ目の学習プロセス」に過ぎないとも言える。
それで何かできるようになったかというと、何もできるようになったことはないということが多いのではないだろうか。聞かれたら答えられるとか、「あぁ、聞いたことはあります」とは答えられても、それで人の役に立つことは難しい。概ね、仕事では役に立たない。キャリア上の戦力アップとも言いがたい。
アンミカさんのいう「白って、200色あんねんで」以上に、ブルームさんの「理解するって、7プロセスあんねんで」は、もっと理解されたい。図にしてみると、左から2番目のステップである(画像をクリック or タップすると拡大表示する)。
Happy Birthday to everyone born today. Today is also Amane Momose from #MILGRAM's birthday. Her birth flower is Passiflora caerulea (tokeisou/Blue Passion Flower). The name "Passion flower" [tl note: passion as in "the passion/suffering of Christ, not enthusiasm] was used by Christian missionaries, it comes from the stamen's resemblence to the Crucifixion of Christ, with the 10 petals representing 10 Apostles. The passion flower's hanakotoba are "Faith", "Sacred Love" as well as "Religious fervour".
Just so you know, this is simply an annecdote about the flower, it's not directly related to Amane's origins. Hanatokoba is purely allegorical.
Simply put, just because the blue passion flower has this kind of backstory and hanakotoba, it doesn't mean Amane's religion is the same. Just added this supplement in case this is the first time you've had a run in with the Hanakotoba Guy and found it hard to understand.
[Note: 花言葉おじさん Hanakotoba ojisan aka Hanakotoba Guy/Old Man Hanakotoba/Mr Hanakotoba is Yamanaka's nickname for himself when he does these things, he also used the term in Mikoto's birthday tweet]