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cyanoscarletNot a literal word-for-word translation, took some liberties where applicable. My Japanese listening comprehension isn’t that great, but I guess I tried? ( For the record, I cannot speak it fluently, nor read at all.)
Anyway, I highly enjoyed myself doing this! Got a lot of laughs out of this one. Hope you guys like it, too. :)
Death Parade Drama CD - “Put Your Hands Up!”
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO DRAMA HERE.
References the Death Parade OP sequence.
Clavis: Farewell, Mistress Nona… Farewell.
Nona: Clavis… Clavis… Don’t go, Clavis… Where are you?…
Clavis: I, Clavis, am right here, Mistress Nona.
Nona: I am relieved… Don’t leave my side… Stay with me always…
Clavis: I’m terribly sorry.
Nona: You are my key… Do you know what I mean?
Clavis: Yes, I do.
Nona: The door to my heart - will you unlock it?
(jingle of keys)
Clavis: Your wish is my command.
(key turning in lock)
(Nona suddenly wakes up.)
Nona: What was that?…Is this what humans call a “dream”?… Why was Clavis in it?
Clavis: Good morning.
Nona: (surprised) Why are you in my room?!
Clavis: You have asked me to stay over yesterday, Miss Nona.
Nona: O-Oh… I forgot… It’s today, isn’t it?
Clavis: (puzzled) Hmm?
(phone ringing)
Decim: Hello, this is Quindecim… Good morning, Miss Nona… Customers?…Yes, I understand.
(Decim puts the phone down.)
Chiyuki: We have guests?
Decim: Yes, but this is… unusual.
Chiyuki: Again? You always say that.
Decim: Many will be arriving today, it seems.
Chiyuki: Eh?
(elevator sounds)
Mayu: Oooooooh, what a huuuuuge place!
Ginti: Shut up! And stop messing around!
Chiyuki: Eh? By “customers”, you mean…
Decim: Welcome to Quindecim. I am Decim, your bartender.
Mayu: Yup, I remember you! Thanks for coming to our live show before!
Decim: It was my pleasure. Cross Heart Attack… The music was good.
Mayu: I know, right?! Isn’t C.H.A. awesome?!
Chiyuki: Welcome, Mayu! Ginti, too.
Ginti: I ain’t human - stop being so familiar.
Mayu: Whoa, how rude. I’m disappointed.
Ginti: What was that?
Mayu: You’re not nice enough for your job. Haha!
Ginti: I don’t get what the hell you’re saying. Arbiters don’t need to be “nice”.
Mayu: Man, I wish I could work in this kind of place, too.
Ginti: “Work”, you say…
Mayu: The ambiance is different, and there’s none of those weird dolls, too.
Ginti: Why you!…
Mayu: Wow, jellyfish! (runs over to the aquarium)
Ginti: Che! Don’t tell me she plans to jump in…
Chiyuki: At least she’s having fun.Most of our other customers so far have been really silent. Don’t you agree?
Decim: Indeed. This is refreshing.
Ginti: Why does this feel unsettling?…
(another elevator sound)
Nona: Thanks for waiting!
Decim: It has been a while, Miss Nona. Clavis, as well.
Clavis: Yeah, long time no see.
Nona: Well, not everyone’s here yet, but let’s begin anyway.
Decim: Eh?
Chiyuki: What are we doing?
Nona: We’re filming everyone together.
Quin: (over the intercom) We’re ready over here.
Nona: Sorry for asking this of you at such a busy time.
Quin: Damn straight. You owe me a few drinks after this.
Nona: Sure thing! Thanks for r having us.
Quin: No problem. All right, everyone, I’m sending something over. It’s not dead people’s memories this time, but music. It’s quite catchy.
(Commence memory transmission.)
Nona: Everyone has received it, yes? We’ll be shooting fun scenes to this song.
Chiyuki: “Fun scenes”?…
Nona: Playing games, dancing, stuff like that.
Ginti: Whaaaaat?! Why should I do that?!
Nona: Shut up. (hits Ginti)
Clavis: (laughs) It’s nice to loosen up once in a while!
Chiyuki: Hmm, you’re right!
Decim: “Put your hands up,” right?
Chiyuki: Gah…Your pronunciation sucks. (giggles)
Mayu: What’s it mean?
Decim: My English is not good.
Clavis: It means, “Raise up your hands”.
(Mayu nods enthusiastically in understanding.)
Nona: Let’s get started, people. First scene,by the counter. Decim, Miss Assistant, Mayu, Ginti - line up over there.
Decim: Understood.
Nona: Now put your thumb near your mouth like this - make it look pretty.
Chiyuki: Ehh, that’s embarrassing…
Decim: Understood.
Ginti: Oi, oi, oi, oi!!
Nona: That’s an order. Got a problem?
(Ginti falters.)
Clavis: It’s easy! Just do it like this! (strikes a pose)
Mayu: Whooaa, that looks really good!
Ginti: (to Clavis) Then you take my damn place.
Nona: (to Ginti) Don’t mess with me. I won’t have you ruin my plans. Now get to it.
Ginti: Ugh, damn it!
Nona: Let’s take it from the top! Clavis, is the camera rolling?
Clavis: Ready to go, Ma'am.
Clavis: Cut 25.
Nona: And, action!
(Everyone poses. Clavis laughs.)
Nona: Oh,I forgot - ladies, you can’t smile.Try to look sexy, okay?
Chiyuki: Ehh, I don’t know if I can… “Sexy”, huh…
Decim: “Sexy”?
Mayu: Like~ this~ ? (poses)
Nona: Yup, that’s right!
(Ginti grunts.)
Nona: All right, Take Two! Ready, action!
(Everyone poses again.)
Nona: Okay, good!
Clavis: (applauds) That was great!
Mayu: We did it!
(The boys sigh.)
Nona: Let’s keep at it!
Clavis: Cut 4, 5, 6.
Chiyuki: Like this?
Nona: Yeah. Just sit down in front of the counter. Decim, make a cocktail.
Decim: What shall I make?
Nona: We’re just filming, anything will do.
Decim: “Anything”, you say…
Chiyuki: Since you’re making one anyway, I’d like something good.
Decim: Understood. (prepares the drink)
Chiyuki: Thanks for the drink!… Mmm, this is delicious! What’s this called?
Decim: Memento-… It’s a secret.
Chiyuki: Why?
Decim: It’s an original cocktail, I haven’t named it yet.
Chiyuki: You should have said so earlier.
Decim: I’m terribly sorry.
Chiyuki: You’re not drinking, Decim?
Decim: I do not like cocktails. This is what I usually drink. (raises a different glass)
Chiyuki: Oh, whiskey?
Decim: It’s oolong tea.
Chiyuki: (chokes on her cocktail) You don’t drink?!And you call yourself a bartender?
Decim: No. That was a joke.
Chiyuki: … Huh?
Clavis: Cut 23.
Nona: I’ll be filming you for the next one.
Clavis: Yes, Ma'am.
Nona: I want you to dance in front of the elevators.
Clavis: Understood. What shall we do about the doors?
Nona: We’ll open them really wide, of course.
Clavis: Will anyone be standing inside?
Nona: Hmm, I don’t think so, but can you think of anyone good?
Clavis: We might get delayed from schedule.
Nona: I concur. So who do you want?
Clavis: … Ginti!
Ginti: (from a distance) Hell no.
Clavis: Ehhh…
Nona: He’s no good, you won’t be able to stand out… Hey, I know. What’s Decim’s hobby?
Clavis: Collecting mannequins from the elevators?
Nona: Bingo. Decim, come here for a sec.
Decim: What is it?
Nona: Bring some dolls over.
Decim: As you wish. (uses his strings)
Mayu: (from a distance) AAAAHHHH!!! Ghosts!!!
Decim: I-I’m terribly sorry.
(Clavis laughs.)
Clavis: Cut 10.
(footsteps)
Chiyuki: Hey, is Mayu okay?
Ginti: She got all shit-scared seeing those dolls. Humans…
Decim: I’m terribly sorry.
Ginti: Idiot, that was a compliment.You did great. Finally, some peace and quiet.
Chiyuki: You’re awful.
(footsteps stop)
Clavis: Miss Nona, these are the audience seats.
Nona: It’s okay. We’re doing “Tarzan” next.
Decim: “Tarzan”?
Nona: Yeah. Now bring out a lot of strings.
Decim: As you wish. (A lot of strings materialize out of thin air.)
Nona: Okay…Miss Assistant, Clavis, myself and Ginti, prepare yourselves.
Chiyuki: Eh… We’re jumping from here? It’s scary…
Nona: (chuckles) It’s okay.
Decim: I shall wrap these strings around your bodies. (manipulates the strings) Like this, you will not fall. Do not worry.
Chiyuki: Oh, thanks.
Ginti: Ugh, this is unsettling…
Clavis: Hmm…
Ginti: Why are you staring at me like that?
Clavis: Ginti,don’t tell me you’re jealous?
Ginti: Huh? Say that one more time.
Clavis: That’s a deadly glare you’ve got-
Ginti: How dare you. You’re definitely mocking me right now, you asshole!
Nona: What are you doing, idiot? We’re starting. Jump off in time with the beat.
Chiyuki: (approaches the edge) Whoa, it’s really high!
Nona: Everyone, grab your strings!
Everyone: (sighing) Yeah…
Nona: We’re jumping now. Ready, go!
(Everyone jumps off: Chiyuki first,followed by Clavis, Nona, and Ginti.)
Clavis: WHOOOAAAA! (crashes into the ground)
Nona: (panicked) Clavis?!…Hey, Clavis!… No…
(flashback)
Clavis: Farewell, Mistress Nona… Farewell…
(present)
Nona: Don’t tell me…that dream…
Clavis: Miss Nona… I…
Nona: Hang in there, Clavis!
Clavis: I… I am alright… (blacks out)
Nona: CLAVIIIIS!
Decim: Because Clavis is unfortunately out of commission, I will be handling the filming from here on.
Chiyuki: What will we do next?
Decim: According to Miss Nona’s instructions,we will transfer to the Viginti, and have Ginti tear off his clothes.
Ginti: Huh?
Chiyuki: Ehhh… what’s that all about?
Decim: In any case, if Miss Mayu does not regain consciousness, we will not be able to finish.
Ginti: The hell are you talking about? We’re better off without her.
Decim: That will not do. Right now,I am in charge. Please wake Miss Mayu so we can proceed.
Ginti: Well, aren’t you enthusiastic.
Decim: Miss Nona has left me this responsibility, after all.
Chiyuki: Mayu?
Decim: Miss Mayu. Miss Mayu.
Mayu: (stirs)… Mmhm… Can’t eat anymore…
Chiyuki: Oh,she fell asleep.
Decim: Eh?
Ginti: She’s sleep-talkin’, you idiot. (walks over) You gotta do it like THIS! (loud hitting sound)
Mayu: AAAAAHHHH! Hey, stop it!
Ginti: And it’s a success.
Mayu: No no! That hurt like hell! How could you do that to a lady’s bottom?!
Ginti: An ass is an ass.
Mayu: Well, you got a point there, but still!… Eh,what was I saying again?
Ginti: Seems death hasn’t cured you of your idiocy at all.
Decim: Good morning, Miss Mayu. May I inquire as to what you were eating?
Mayu: Huh… What’s this all of a sudden?
Decim: You have said that you “can’t eat anymore”.
Mayu: I did?
Decim: Yes.
Ginti: I told you,she was dreaming!
Decim: If so, then what were you eating in your dream?
Chiyuki: Hey, Decim. What about the shoot?
Castra: Sorry for the wait, Quin! I’m finally done.
Quin: That’s great! I’m down to the last one, too. Gimme a sec. (carries heavy stuff over) Us here at the Information Bureau never really catch a break - it’s soooo tiring!
Castra: Great job! Hey, have you heard from Nona?
Quin: I know, us and Old Flower-head must head over to Quindecim later.
Castra: Have you filmed your own part yet? Juggling, wasn’t it?
Quin: Ohhh I forgot! Castra, can you start up that camera over there?
Castra: Sure thing!
Castra: Cut 24.
Quin: (carries bottles over) There we go!
Castra: Wait, you’re using all that? Isn’t that a bit too…
Quin: I know! Nona’s asking for so much, ugh.
Castra: That’s from your wine collection, isn’t it?
Quin: Well yeah, and I treasure every single bottle in here!
Castra: Hmm, good luck with that.
Quin: “Put your hands up!”
Castra: Okay, camera rolling in three, two, and!
(Quin starts juggling the wine bottles.)
Castra: Whoa, you’re really good!
(Quin continues juggling.)
Castra: All right, that’s a wrap.
(Quin ignores Castra.)
Castra: Hey Quin, do you hear me? I said we’re done.
Quin: (struggling with the wine bottles) … Guh… can’t… stop!…
Castra: What?
Quin: I don’t… know…how!…
Castra: Huuuuh?!
Quin: (panicking) What…should… I… do?!…
Castra: W-Wait a minute! Lemme help!
Quin: Ahh… AAAHHHH! (breaks the wine bottles) AAAAAAAUUUUUGH!
Castra: Oh…they’re all broken.
Quin: (sniff) My collection…My prized treasures…
Castra: Calm down, it’s no big deal.
Quin: …It’s all Nona’s fault…
Castra: At least the shoot went well.
Quin: It’s unforgivable!
Castra: In times like these, “put your hands up”!
Quin: Ugh, you’re not helping.
Castra: What was that?
Oculus: First: Arbiters cannot quit making judgments, for that is the reason why they exist. Second… Hmm?
Castra: Pardon the intrusion, Sir Oculus. It is time.
Quin: Let’s head over to Quindecim together.
Oculus: Well, well. To be escorted by such lovely ladies, that’s more like it!
Quin: Your head-flower sure is in full bloom today. Stop it.
Oculus: What are we doing at the Quindecim again?
Castra: We will be filming some scenes there, I’ve heard.In any case, we have to hurry.
Oculus: I understand. Shall we?
(Memine meows.)
Mayu: Hush, Memine.
Chiyuki: Is it not supposed to do that?
Decim: Miss Nona doesn’t know about it yet, so please try to keep it silent.
Chiyuki: But it’s just a cat, though.
Ginti: I told you, it’s Memine. Use her name.
Chiyuki: Suuure.
Decim: Well then. (to Ginti) Please tear off your clothes.
Ginti: Huuuh?
Decim: For maximal visual effect, tear off your inner shirt.
Ginti: What, not the vest? (takes the vest off)
Mayu: Oh, he’s wearing suspenders.
Chiyuki: You’re right.
Ginti: What of it?
Mayu: Nothing.
Decim: Cut 15.
(camera rolling)
Decim: Now, if you please.
Ginti: …GRRRAAAAAHHHH!
(Ginti rips shirt off, the sound of suspenders snapping back. Memine meows as it jumps out.)
Mayu: Nice catch!
Chiyuki: Wow,did it just catch all the shirt buttons?
Decim: It was perfect, if I do say so myself.
Ginti: Yes! As expected of Memine.
Chiyuki: … Huh?… Why are your suspenders still on? (snorts)
Ginti: Huh?
Mayu: Ahahaha! You look ridiculous!
Ginti: Oi. Stop laughing! (The two ladies still laugh.) I knew it would be like this…
(Memine meows.)
Ginti: Memine… Are you also making fun of me?
Mayu: Behold, magic suspenders!
Chiyuki: Hahaha! Mayu, stop it!
Ginti: Why, you… Oi, Decim! Bring me a change of clothes!
Decim: Apart from the shirt you have just torn off, we have none to spare.
Ginti: Weren’t you the one who told me to rip it off?!
Decim: Your vest is right here.
Ginti: (grabs Decim) Give me your shirt!
Decim: What are you doing? Please stop at once.
Ginti: I said take your damn shirt off! You’re wearing suspenders, too!
Decim: No, I am not.
Ginti: Stop bullshitting me!
Chiyuki: Stop it! You’re completely exposed.
Ginti: Ugh! (to Decim) Take it off now!
Decim: (mildly pissed) Stop this at once. (materializes strings to hold Ginti back)
Ginti: Damn it!
Mayu: He’s hanging by the magic suspenders! Ahahahaha!
Chiyuki: Oh my! Hahaha!
Ginti: Damn you all… LET ME DOOOWN!!!
Clavis: (stirs awake) Oh… Miss Nona? Where am I…
Nona: You hit your head and lost consciousness. Be more careful, okay?
Clavis: I did?… Miss Nona, those clothes…
Nona: Ah, this? It’s for the next scene.
Clavis: A stunning, deep red dress…It looks great on you.
Nona: …Uh, Clavis? Are you still not feeling well?
Clavis: No, I am all right.
(footsteps approaching)
Castra: Hey, Nona! What’s with the dress?
Quin: Pffft, that’s not like you at all!
Nona: How rude! I can wear whatever I want, can’t I?
Oculus: Oh,Nona! That looks good on you.You truly are the most beautiful one in this whole tower.
Nona: Thank you very much.
Quin: Castra, do I look dirty?
Castra: Of course not! You just got spilled over by all that wine. Also, you might want to tone down your voice.
Quin: Is that so. I’ll stop, then.
(another set of footsteps)
Decim: We have returned.
Nona: Thanks for the hard work. Have you finished?
Decim: Yes, we have finished recording…That’s a beautiful dress, Miss Nona.
Chiyuki: It looks really wonderful!
Nona: Oh, thank you.
Mayu: Mm-hmm! You totally look like a diva!
Nona: Is that supposed to be a compliment?
Mayu: Of course, it is.
Nona: If you say so… What’s that idiot redhead looking depressed over there for?
Mayu: Well, you see…(whispers into Nona’s ear)
Nona: …Eh, suspenders? What about them?
Ginti: Stop it. Don’t mind me. Just hurry and finish up.
Nona: You can say something good once in a while. You’re right; everyone’s here, after all. Let’s film the remaining scenes, shall we?
Clavis: Cut 16-20.
Chiyuki: But I don’t dance at all.
Nona: That’s okay! You’ve got the talent.
Chiyuki: (puzzled) Eh?
Nona: Stand in the middle of the red pole. It will lift you up on my signal.
Decim: Understood.
Nona: This is a crucial part, so it has to be perfect, okay?
Decim: “Put your hands up,” right?
Nona: (chuckles) Well then, let’s begin. Clavis?
Clavis: Rolling.
Nona: And, action!
(The pole rises off the ground to everyone’s delight, as Decim and Chiyuki dance happily on top.)
Nona: And, cut!
(Everyone applauds.)
Oculus: That was wonderful!
Nona: Well done, you two. That’s a wrap.
Chiyuki: Haha, that was fun!
Decim: Indeed.
Chiyuki: Was it, really? Your expression says otherwise, though.
Decim: I’m terribly sorry. I will be more careful next time.
Quin: Cut 26, 29.
Nona: Next is the “line dance”. Oculus, Clavis, Decim and Ginti, in that order. Line up by the counter, please.
Men: Yes, Ma'am. (walks over to the counter)
Oculus: Will this do?
Nona: Sure. I’d like a shot of the four of you getting along.
Clavis: Miss Nona, may I exchange places with Ginti?
Ginti: What?
Nona: Why is that?
Clavis: I am not that tall, so having us in this order might not look good…
Nona: You got a point there. It does look more balanced that way. Ginti, switch places with Clavis.
Ginti: I refuse.
Nona: (voice dropping an octave) Change places now.
(Ginti balks.)
Quin: Hurry up already! We don’t have all day!
Ginti: Why do I have to…
Nona: All right. Quin, camera?
Quin: Already rolling.
Nona: Now raise your legs in time with the beat! One, two, one, two!
Men: (dully) One, two, one, two.
Nona: Look more alive! One,two, one, two!
Boys: (more enthusiastic) One, two, one, two!
Nona: And that’s a wrap! The two in the middle were no good, but this will have to do. We’re already behind schedule.
Clavis: Cut 1.
Nona: This is the last part of the shoot. Everyone gather round! We’re filming the opening part!
Clavis: This is where everyone poses together, isn’t it?
Nona: That’s right. Everyone, pointer fingers out, like this.
Decim: Where do we point? Just anywhere?
Nona: Yeah. Decim, only you will point upwards. Lift up your finger, like this.
Decim: Lift up my finger…
Mayu: What about me?
Nona: Sorry, but no. You’re the only one in school uniform, you’ll stand out too much.
Mayu: Aww, man!
Nona: But in exchange, take charge of the filming, okay?
Mayu: Ehh, really? Can I ?
Chiyuki: It’s an important job, Mayu!
Mayu: Ohhh yes!
(Memine meows)
Ginti: Can Memine join in?
Nona: Oh, sure.
Castra: I don’t really mind the cat, but why is Nona in the very front?
Nona: Because I’m the smallest, of course.
Quin: School uniforms are out, but what about your red dress?
Nona: Oh yeah, gotta change. Gimme a sec. (runs off)
Quin: Come on, that’s okay already!
Oculus: It’s just clothes, surely the people wouldn’t mind.
Quin: (to Oculus) Can’t argue with you there, since you’re dressed like that and all. We’re really out of time here.
Decim: Very well, everyone, let us arrange ourselves while waiting.
(Everyone goes in position. Random chatter, until Nona shows up.)
Nona: Thanks for waiting!…Oh,everyone’s ready.
Decim: All that’s left is to lift up our fingers, like this.
Nona: Sorry,Castra, but could you return to your seat? You might scare off the deceased with that getup. At least their fates would look more uncertain without you in here.
Castra: But I wanna join in, too!
Nona: Well, you can leave your skull helmet, then.
Castra: Eh… I have to take it off?
Quin: Why so hesitant?
Castra: Why only me…
Nona: Or you could sit here in front instead.
Castra: Ugh, that’s embarrassing. (takes skull helmet off, mumbling) We don’t have time, after all.
Quin: Don’t mind!
Castra: (bursts into tears) Nona, you dummy! (runs out, crying)
Everyone: (calling after Castra) Thank you for coming!
Nona: All right, everyone, let’s take it. Mayu, are you ready?
Mayu: Ready to roll, Ma'am!
Nona: Let’s do this in three, two, and-!
(Intro of “Flyers” by BRADIO plays.)
Nona: And with this, we’ve reached the end of our filming. You may all go back now.
(Everyone thanks each other as they return to their work.)
Chiyuki: It sure was lively earlier.
Decim: Indeed, very refreshing.
Chiyuki: Come to think of it, that last cut.
Decim: Cut 37, was it?
Chiyuki: I don’t remember the number.The shot of the hands holding dolls.
Decim: Yes, what of it?
Chiyuki: I get the feeling those dolls were really familiar for some reason.
Decim: I’m sorry, I do not know, either… Miss Nona might know.
Chiyuki: I see… It’s really quiet when it’s just the two of us, isn’t it?
Decim: It is… Do you not like it?
Chiyuki: That’s not it… But doing something like this once in a while is fun.
Decim: “Fun”?
Chiyuki: Mmhmm. What do you think?
Decim: … “Put your hands up”.
(Chiyuki giggles.)
Decim: Lift up your finger, like this. “Put your hands up.”
Chiyuki: (laughs) You don’t make sense.
(elevator moves up)
Clavis: Thank you for the hard work, Miss Nona. Seeing all your efforts today, my respect for you has grown anew.
Nona: What’s wrong with you today, Clavis?
Clavis: Whatever do you mean?
Nona: Uh, no, don’t mind me.
Clavis: Come to think of it, what shall be done with this footage?
Nona: It will be presented during the orientation for new arbiters. Show them how fun it is to work here as judges of the dead.
Clavis: That’s… quite misleading.
(Elevator reaches its stop.)
Nona: Hmm… I wonder.
Clavis: Eh?
Nona: To each his own, I guess. As for me, I just wish for each day to be happy and fun.
Clavis: You are truly wonderful, Mistress Nona.
Nona: What?
Clavis: Please excuse me.
(Elevator closes.)
Nona: I knew it. Something’s wrong with his head.
/fin.
