This page is meant to serve as a sort of general ‘contact’ page – so, feel free to comment here if you have any comments that don’t fit on any of the dedicated pages! I used to accept donations, but I decided to stop accepting them since I have a full-time job now. If you’d like to support me, though, feel free to download or buy one of my albums from Bandcamp!
Ah….also, I’ll put this here. But I think I speak on behalf of many of the people requesting things from you here on this page that, again, I would like to say thank you and that you do a great job. I consider any translator doing work on a level only one below actual circle arrangers, which are second only to ZUN himself. I REALLY respect what you do, and I don’t think of you as any sort of translating robot. If it ever seems like I (or rather, we) overwhelm you with requests, I’m REALLY sorry. Anyways…just wanted to make sure you know ❤
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Thank you :’) Reading comments like that means a lot! Of course, none of this would be possible without ZUN and the arrangers + lyricists, but I’m grateful to have the support of everyone who puts requests in and reads my translations 🙂 Thanks again!
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Thanks for all the work you did for me (and everyone else), buddy. You are really awesome, let alone the fact that you translated so much for me from this Reitaisai in lightspeed.
I hope you decide to take donations one day, because that would be the second thing I’d use PayPal for once I turn 18, directly after my first Shibayan album, of course.
Stay amazing! ★
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You’re welcome 🙂 Honestly, I’ve really enjoyed translating all these songs over the last few months, and since I’m studying Japanese at university, it’s like I’m killing 2 birds with one stone >_< So I'll keep doing my best!
Thanks again for your support (and the requests, too). I enjoy watching your subtitled videos, so keep up the good work with them, too! 😀
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Okay, I just have a little question: could you tell me what 憂威 means?
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This is one of those ‘words’ that isn’t actually a word, but is rather a string of kanji. In this case, I think it’s meant to be read as ‘ゆうい’ (yuui).
The first Kanji (憂 – ‘yuu’) means ‘melancholy,’ and the second (威 – ‘i’) means ‘power’ (in the sense of ‘influence/authority’) or ‘majesty.’ So when you put the two together, I think it means something like ‘Melancholy Power’
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Okay, thank you!
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Is there a particular sentence or anything it’s used in? I meant to ask about it earlier, but I forgot…
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Well, it’s in title of a song, and the rest is in katakana. Which seems to mean ‘lamentation’
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Oh, and do you know how to translate this: 冬空のアルペジオ
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It means “Arpeggio of the Winter Sky.” Arpeggio is a musical term (the notes of a chord played one by one, in order), and the rest should be pretty straightforward 🙂
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Hello, I wanted to ask you one thing about this translation
お元気ですか
こちら雨です
窓の花がしとしとしています
早く晴れればいいのにね
それでは
またお会いしましょう
愛をこめて
Can that mean
“Hello, how are you?
Here’s raining
The drizzle is falling on the flowers outside the window
I wish the weather would get better soon
So
Let’s meet again someday
With love”
Thanks!
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Yeah, that’s fine! If anything, I’d replace ‘Here’s raining’ to ‘It’s raining here’ to make it sound even more natural, but the rest is fine 🙂
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Hi, you couldn’t translate the titles of these arranges: http://i.imgur.com/k883enM.jpg could you?
They’re from the Devil of Decline fan game, and I couldn’t find any translations of them anywhere.
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Hello! I managed to finish translating the titles: http://pastebin.com/wBd2T3iA
I tried to romanise as many of them as I could. Some place names might also be different, since I haven’t played the full game.
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Hi, I sent a little donations to your PayPal. Please check it for received it even though it isn’t much 8’)
I really appreciate your translations! The trivia / the meaning of Japanese metaphors you give to us really made us became more understand about the lyrics. Plus, I may use your translations as subtitles for my fanmade PV (with original characters or Touhou characters) for the future if you don’t mind…and probably I will request some lyrics again next time.
Thank you very much for your hard work!
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I saw that! Thank you so much 🙂 From my end, I really appreciate the kind comments I receive from you and the other people who read my translations. Honestly, it’s helped make something that I started to improve my Japanese skills into something even more fulfilling. Good luck with your future endeavours! Thanks once more for the support 🙂 I look forward to translating more of your requests…!
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Hey Releska! I’ve just seen your post regarding the changes of your blog and I find it admirable that you’ve been asking for permission of the circles in order to post their lyrics.
I couldn’t understand the post very well though, so I ought to ask. In cases such as RD Sounds, for example, will you still keep the lyrics in romaji? Heh, this might sound silly but I really like understanding what the singer is saying (or even singing along sometimes!) so I really appreciate them.
Thanks in advance!
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Thanks for the support 🙂 Unfortunately, I’ll be removing the romaji from those posts as well. It’s a really grey area, but I want to make sure that what I do matches exactly what the circles want me to do! In some cases it will be ‘English translation only’ but in other cases, posting lyrics + romaji will be allowed too.
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Oh that’s a shame! But I understand your reasoning, so no problem. It’s still very cool of you to be asking for the circles for permission!
I’m quite curious about why they would allow english lyrics to be posted but not the other types, though. Oh well!
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Hi, I just wanted to let you know that on the Index page, the link to Black Parrot by monochrome-coat doesn’t lead anywhere. Cheers.
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Thanks for letting me know! I fixed up the link, so it should be working now
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Yup, works now. (･ω･)b
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Hello, Releska! I have a simple question regarding your translations:
Do you accept requests from people to translate e-mails and similar things?
Also, will you ever consider translating doujin songs that aren’t Touhou related?
I’m in need of help to contact some doujin composers and request their permissions to use their songs in my videos (the reason I need doujin songs is because I couldn’t find other song types that fit with what I’m making)
Sorry if you’ve already answered this somewhere and I’m too ignorant to look for it, but I just wanted some clarification. Thanks in advance!
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Hello! I do translate doujin songs that aren’t Touhou-related [they’re at the bottom of my index page], so I’m happy to help out. I can also translate e-mails. but it generally takes a bit longer. Please send me an e-mail and we can discuss this further 🙂
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Thank you for the confirmation! I wrote down your e-mail, I’ll contact you when I have the time!
As of now I’m receiving help from some others who show interest in helping translate my e-mails, so I’ll need to have them confirm first (whether they actually have time to help or not) before I contact you through there.
Also at the moment my e-mail has been blocked for unknown reasons meaning I can’t contact you (nor anyone else) through that. Apologies!
Anyhow, as I said I’ll contact you whenever time allows and if the other volunteers aren’t available. Until then!
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That’s not a problem! I’m here to help if needed 🙂
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HELLO RELESKA!
first of all, sorry if i make some typo’s english is not my native idiom(greetings from Mexico!).
I am really happy for your traslations as i really love Sally albums/songs, you even translate them to the point to pinpoint the feelings of the song or even decrypt a posibble message. you are awesome for that!!
i would like to ask for a commision but since i don’t like ask whitout give i be already donated you something (is not that much but i hope it helps ;A 😉
it even has the lirycs there. i hope its not bottersome
and again, thx so much for your awesome work!!
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Thank you very much! 😀 I’m more than happy to translate that song. It seems to be quite popular, so I’ll do my best to have it done soon…!
Thanks again for the support. It means a lot to me! 🙂
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Hi, real quick, could you translate these lines?
(あなたは私、私はだぁれ？)
(私はあなた,あなたはだれ?)
(私は私,あなたはだれ?)
(私は私,あなたは邪魔?)
They are lines from the song ‘who killed U.N.Owen’ from the album ‘First Memory x Next Memory’ by ‘Liz Triangle x 暁Records’ that Akatsuki Records added that aren’t listed here: https://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Lyrics:_Who_Killed_U.N.Owen
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“You are me. Who am I?”
“I am you. Who are you?”
“I am me. Who are you?”
“I am me, and you’re a nuisance?”
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Thanks a bunch!
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um, I’m not sure if my comment went through, so… ><
Could you translate this line for me? "使用させて頂いた原曲のタイトルひらがな4文字(※らららきではないです。)"
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Don’t worry, it went through. Sometimes the site doesn’t let comments through immediately >_>
I’m not sure what the context is, but from the looks of it, it says: “The title of the original song I used can be spelled with 4 hiragana characters (*It isn’t ‘ra-ra-ra-ki/la-la-la-ki’)”
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Ahhh hello! I didn’t see a way to comment on the translation you did for Sokubakushiki Attachment, but I just wanted to let you know I posted the subs today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD3SIS6xDjg&feature=youtu.be
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Thanks! I must have somehow managed to turn comments off on that particular post >_>
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I left a little something on your Paypal. Thank you for the beautiful translations 😀
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Ah, thank you! I appreciate that from the bottom of my heart 🙂 Wishing you all the best for 2017, and I’m looking forward to translating more of your requests!
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Id love to do some more, if you have some time for it 🙂 Best wishes for 2017!! 😀
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I left a little more. Im glad I can understand these songs better now, thank you 🙂
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You’re welcome, and once again, I deeply appreciate your support 🙂 I’m looking forward to translating more of your requests in the future…!
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Left something again for your help, thank you 😀
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Thank you :’) Like usual, I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart…! (^_^)
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Hello, so my request isn’t in the request list can you take a look at that? I’ll post my request here just in case
Title: 衝動Prism
Circle: C-Clays
Album: YES! -Y’s Every Song-
Lyrics: http://kazu4436.blog88.fc2.com/blog-entry-986.html
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Hello! Thanks for that – I must have overlooked it somewhere along the line. It’s on the list now in its proper place, so I’ll make sure it gets translated soon 🙂
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Thank you!
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Just read your permissions page, and my curiosity has been piqued; Why do some circles want you to remove the kanji lyrics but are okay with romaji? I understand that booklet scans are no-go, but shouldn’t sharing the (text) romaji lyrics and kanji lyrics have the same effect on them? Any idea?
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Originally when I was seeking permission to post lyrics, I started by asking for permission to post an English translation only, then I intended to go up the scale asking for permission to post the romanised lyrics then the original lyrics. I stuck with that for about two circles, then I realised it would be more convenient to just ask about all 3 in one go (I felt like I was constantly annoying the circle leaders). I found that I had more success and clearer answers after changing my question – now, circle leaders tend to approve all 3 in one go.
So, in the case of the two romanisation-only circles, it’s not really a case of them saying ‘no Japanese lyrics’ but more of a case of me just playing it safe and sticking to what I obtained permission for rather than continuing to annoy the circle leaders about it. I mean, you’re right – if a circle allows the posting of romaji lyrics, then I’m pretty sure they’re okay with posting the original lyrics too, but I just decided to play it safe.
Incidentally, that’s the reason why I don’t post the Japanese lyrics for Diao ye zong tracks – I never received an outright rejection, but since I was asked to remove all of the booklet images, I decided to play it safe and remove the original lyrics + romanisation, too.
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Makes sense. Thank you for your response and all of your hard work!
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So uh, my request isn’t on the table again can you add it please? I’ll put it here again just in case.
Title: ワタシニサヨナラ
Circle: Crest
Album: 虚数の中に月の出づる
Lyrics: http://www.kasi-kensaku.com/%E3%83%AF%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B7%E3%83%8B%E3%82%B5%E3%83%A8%E3%83%8A%E3%83%A9-kaneira/
Thanks a bunch!
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My apologies! I added it to my list (^_^)
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Thanks again!
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Hi, I was just wondering, has there been a translation you’ve done that you ranked a 10 in difficulty?
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Hello! I ranked this Kancolle one an 11 because it was so long:
https://releska.wordpress.com/2017/02/22/an-echoing-requiem/
I also might have given some long Diao ye zong tracks 10s, along with some long TAMAONSEN tracks.
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Holy sht. That song. Takes a WHOLE 30 mins to finish?
That’s potentially out my window.
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What does this mean: 嘘つきアリスとくじら号をめぐる冒険
Thank you!
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I think it means something like ‘The Liar Alice and Her Adventure Aboard the Kujira’
Kujira [Whale] is probably a ship, since it has 号 at the end.
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Thank you very much!
It’s very helpful for me. 🙂
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Hi, Releska-san, how to read this one in Japanese: Ver .3.0 (in song Game is Over from TAMAONSEN)
Thanks a lot!
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baajon surii point zero? I think? In these cases I like to listen to the song and see if I can hear it there
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Thanks, but in that song, 3.0 it’s read as san ten zero, so I want to ask how to read “.” before number three?
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I don’t think it’s meant to be read out. Perhaps the intended form is Ver. 3.0
In that case, the . shows that version has been shortened to ver. If that’s not it I’m not sure what it could be…
Either way, use the way they sing it as your guide (^_^)b
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Hi Releska,
I see that you currently prefer support through Bandcamp over donations, but I was wondering if you would reconsider or privately provide me with an address to which I can donate. I don’t particularly dislike Bandcamp as I’m fine with having purchased many albums from them already, but I came here for your translations and Bandcamp takes a 15% cut from digital purchases; that’s triple other services like Patreon and Digital Tip Jar, so I’d rather use a means of support other than Bandcamp so that a larger percentage of my donation goes to you. Just figured I’d at least ask.
Thanks
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Hello! Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it 🙂
In the end I took down the donate button because I wasn’t sure if taking donations would cause issues with my new job. It looks like that won’t be an issue, so this is the old link I had up: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R58PTEGNMLVHL
I appreciate any and all support, even if it’s as simple as a thank you (^_^) That stuff really keeps me going
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Thanks for providing the link, and I’m happy support you in more ways than a thank you since I too have a full-time job. 🙂 Donations are donations, and you’re not charging anything for your work on this site, so I can’t imagine anything going wrong (although apparently Australia has some strange laws).
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Ahhh, thank you so much! (^_^) I truly appreciate and am humbled by your support. I’ll be sure to put your kind contribution to good use!
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Can you please translate more Unlucky Morpheus songs when you have some spare time? Some examples: La voix du sang; Opfer; Dead Leaves Rising; Change of Generation; imagimak (acoustic); Kyomou no Koibito With UNDEAD CORPORATION live; Angreifer; Vampire Cover; Get Revenge On The Tyrant ; Satsuriku no Miseria etc.
Thank you in advance!
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I don’t listen to Unlucky Morpheus so it’s unlikely that I’ll translate any of their songs by myself 😦 However! If you can find the lyrics to some songs you like, I’m happy to take on a request while my request period is open! (^_^)
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What is this line mean: 花丸印の日のもとで
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It’s hard to tell without context, but it looks something like “beneath the sun, shaped like a flower circle”
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From Zoku Touken Ranbu -Hanamaru- anime.
The name of the opening song.
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In that case, I’d change it to ‘Beneath the Sun, the Sign of Hanamaru’ (^_^)
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If I translate these lines like this, does it ok?
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そんなに大仰なものではないよ
These are not exaggerate things.
触れてみたくて祈るようにフロー
途方ない隠れん坊
漂う透けた空模様
Don’t be shy 願わくば She Saw…
I want to feel them, so my body drifting along with the prayerful.
The hide and seek game with no reason.
I drift myself within the transparent sky.
Don’t be shy, I wish she can see…
君が知らないだけで
道草の途中にも遥か彼方の星にも
瞬きをしたその間にさえも溢れている
Because you just don’t know anything about it.
Loitering in the middle of the way, the distance of the distant star
Even you need some time to blink, it’s overflowing.
溢れている
Overflowing
人見知りでシャイな貴方だから
Because you’re a shy person.
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Unfortunately, I don’t proofread translations anymore 😦 Sorry I can’t be of more help here!
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I love your translations! I’m trying to become a translator myself and just recently passed the JLPT2… but am lost on what to do for that next step. What did you do for practice?
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Oh, and I just love ShinRa-Bansho’s latest album ネタミニティ. From it, ノット・グッド・ワールド is definitely my favorite by far. The progression in the lyrics and religious symbolism/double meanings is great. 白蓮踏みつけ alluding to the character Hijiri Byakuren but also meaning “Trampling over purity”.
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Thank you for your comment! In the end, I started my blog as a way for me to keep improving. I found that it’s tough to maintain and improve your language skills if you’re not regularly exposed to the language, so keeping up such a frequent translation pace has allowed me to do that.
As for general advice, I recommend reading a lot, both in Japanese and English. I’ve struggled to find light novels or regular novels in Japanese that I enjoy, but I’ve got a vast manga collection. It helps out in unexpected ways. I’d also recommend reading translations alongside the original where possible, and even read /different/ translations of the same thing, to see how others approach it.
Also, don’t underestimate the value of diligent, consistent work. Where people don’t progress in Japanese, it’s often because they give up. If you study a little every day, or every couple of days, you’d be surprised at how much of an improvement you’ll make in the long term!
As for ネタミニティ, I’m really looking forward to listening to it today! I can’t wait to translate the tracks, too! I’m glad to hear that the traditional symbolism and double meanings are still there (^_^)
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Hi Releska,
I haven’t been keeping up to date with doujin music, but I recently learned that Sally’s Wani wrote a long post about the situation of the circle earlier this month:
I couldn’t find any news in english with a cursory search, but would you know anything about this? From machine translating the responses, it sounds like there are health issues involved. Thanks for all your translations over the years (this isn’t a translation request).
Cheers
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Hello! It wasn’t a translation request but I ended up summarising the post anyway 😅 In short, it doesn’t seem like the circle is officially disbanded, but Wani explains that he will continue to release music at a slower pace using the circle ‘Knife’.
-After publishing ‘Less’, Wani’s feelings and ideals concerning the music published by Sally became too strong, and at that time, he could no longer make new music. As a result, Wani’s physical health declined.
-Wani thinks that his mental image of the Secret Sealing Club, coupled with the songs he had written from his own personal experiences, became a source of instability from him (though the songs he completed became very dear to him).
-Wani feels like he caused great inconvenience to the guest vocalists, NSY, and the fans. He believes it’s his responsibility the circle stopped being active, and apologises deeply.
-He didn’t know if his health would improve and he could write songs from the perspective of ‘Sally’ again, and so was late in letting everyone know about his situation.
-Currently, Wani is able to continue releasing music at a slow pace under Sally’s sister circle, Knife.
-Wani says “残していけたらと思っております。” in regards to Sally’s future. I can’t quite work out what that means, because it can be interpreted as ‘leaving it behind’ (and moving on) or, ‘keeping it (in reserve)’. I think it’s the latter.
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It’s sad to hear, but I’m glad he’s still able to continue. Thanks again.
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