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SHOUJO
KAKUMEI UTENA ENGLISH SCRIPT
EPISODE 16: "COWBELL OF HAPPINESS" DISCLAIMER THESE
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(C) Be-PaPas, Chiho Saito / Shogakukan, Shokaku Iinkai, TV Tokyo. CREDITS ON THE SCRIPT
SCRIPT (episode 16; version 1.0; 11/23/1998) OP:
Heroically, with bravery
OP: I'll go on with my life, OP: just a long, long time. OP: But if the two of us should get split up OP: by whatever means, OP: let go of me, OP: Take my revolution. Title: Utena ~ La Fillette Revolutionnaire OP: In the sunny garden, we held each other's hands, OP: drew close together and soothed each other with the words, OP: "Neither of us will ever fall in love again." OP: Everytime OP: Into this photograph of us OP: smiling cheek to cheek, OP: I took a bit of loneliness, OP: and crammed it inside. OP: Revolution! OP: Even in my dreams, even through my tears, OP: even though I'm being hurt, OP: reality is approaching now, frantically. OP: What I want now is to find out OP: just where I belong, OP: and my self-worth, up through today. OP: Heroically, I'll throw away OP: my clothes 'til I'm nude, OP: like the roses dancing all around me, whirling free. OP: But if the two of us should get split up OP: by whatever means, OP: I swear to you, I will change the world. Narrator: Once upon a time... Narrator: there was a princess grieving over the deaths of her mother and father. Narrator: Before this princess appeared a prince traveling upon a white horse. Narrator: His appearance gallant, and his smile gentle, Narrator: the prince enveloped the princess in the scent of roses, and wiped away her tears. Prince: "Little one bearing up alone under grief, Prince: please lose not thy strength and nobility when thou growest up." Prince: "As a token of this day, please retain this." Princess: "Pray, shall we meet once more?" Prince: "This ring should guide thee to me." Narrator: Was the ring from the prince meant as an engagement ring? Narrator: That part was good, but because of the strength of her admiration for the prince, Narrator: the princess made up her mind to become a prince herself! Narrator: But is that really good for her? Title: Cowbell of Happiness Roger: All right, everyone, thanks a lot! Roger: Hey, Steve... Up next is a pendant from the famous designer brand Sebastian Dior. Steve: Wh- what did you say, Roger?! Roger: Look, how about that? The sparkle is so elegant! Utena: Himemiya, are you still watching that? Anthy: Yes, I'll be going to sleep soon. Steve: Great, Roger! Utena: Well then, 'night. Anthy: Good night. Roger: There you have it, the pendant from the famous designer brand Sebastian Dior. Roger: Order now! Anthy: How cute... Keiko: How pretty, Nanami-sama! Yuuko: What a beautiful dress! Nanami: My dear uncle bought it for me. It's no big deal. keiko: How pretty, Nanami-sama! Yuuko: What a beautiful ring! Keiko: What beautiful shoes! Yuuko: What beautiful earrings! Keiko&Yuuk: It's so you. You're always the best dresser, Nanami-sama. Nanami: It's no big deal. Nanami: Well, if you're so impressed with something like this... Nanami: I'll be unveiling the prize of my collection at the party today. Nanami: This special pendant is crowned with a 20-carat diamond. Nanami: If I show this, then in no time... Miki: Juri-san, that necklace is... Juri: Oh, Sorya Rich's designer insisted that I must have this. Miki: Wow, Sorya Rich is a really famous designer brand, isn't it? Juri: I just modeled a little for them. Such a bother... Miki: So, do you suppose that necklace is the only one of its kind in the whole world? Miki: That's amazing! Juri: Nanami. Nanami: Oh hi, Juri-sempai, good evening. Juri: So why did you decide to throw a party all of a sudden? Miki: Now that the feast is getting in full swing, you can tell us, can't you? Nanami: Th- That's... Aiko: Nanami-sama! Aiko: This just arrived. Nanami: What's this? Miki: Oh! Th- This crest is... Juri: Oh, this is Sebastian Dior! Nanami: Sebastian Dior is... miki: Sebastion Dior... Miki: the most elite designer brand, and purveyor to the British Royal Family. Miki: This is the first time I've ever seen it. Nanami: The most elite designer brand... Nanami: This is the break I need to turn the spotlight back from Juri. Nanami: Ah, that's right. Nanami: Now, everyone, the reason we're gathered here today... Nanami: is so that I could unveil this new arrival, the prize of my collection. Nanami: So, I'll show you right away. Nanami: Now, please have a look. Miki: A cowbell... Juri: A Sebastian Dior... cowbell. Nanami: Looks like they're surprised. Nanami: The sparkle, the grace... Nanami: I'm the only one who fits these elite designer goods. I'm the only one! Nanami: Morning. girl: M- Morning. Utena: Pretty weird... Miki: I think so... Utena: What happened? She bang her head or something? Miki: Dunno. Utena: 'Cause, first of all, a cowbell is... Utena: ...isn't it? Miki: I think so... Utena: If you know that, why don't you tell her what it really is? Miki: You think I could do that now? Nanami: 'Morning. Utena: She seems determined to pick at the scab there. Miki: More like ripped it off already... teacher: Nanami-san, what's that hanging on your neck? Nanami: Why, it's a cowbell! teacher: Cowbell? Nanami: It is nice weather, isn't it? teacher: A cowbell is... teacher: ...isn't it? Utena: I guess all we can do is wait for her to figure it out for herself. girl: Say, have you seen Nanami-san's cowbell? girl: Yeah, I saw it. girl: You know... girl: She's a bit extreme, isn't she? girl: Talk about extreme! girl: It's something we can expect from only Nanami-san. girl: Nobody but her can go that far. Nanami: Word's getting around... Nanami: It looks like everyone is noticing my fashion sense. Tsuwabuki: Uh, Nanami-san... Tsuwabuki: Um, doesn't your neck feel heavy? Tsuwabuki: I've been thinking, that cowbell does look weir- Nanami: Tsuwabuki... Tsuwabuki: Yes, ma'am? Nanami: What are you saying is strange about this cowbell from Sebastian Dior, purveyor to the Royal Court? Nanami: You can't seem to understand adult fashion sense yet, Tsuwabuki. Tsuwabuki: Adult fashion sense? Utena: It's weird. Utena: It's just weird, that cowbell. Utena: I don't know about that brand name stuff, but cowbells are supposed to go around a cow's ne- Nanami: This is why the dyke is so annoying. She doesn't know what fashion is all about. Utena: What did you say?! Who're you calling a dyke?! Nanami: I've been meaning to say this for a long time; your school uniform is very weird. Utena: Don't compare my uniform with that cowbell! Nanami: I wouldn't want to compare it either, with that tasteless uniform. Utena: What was that? I dare you to say that again! Nanami: I'll say it over and over. First of all, your legs are so fat! Tsuwabuki: Oh, brother... Nanami: Where am I? DonaDona: One clear afternoon, Nanami: Onii-sama... DonaDona: on the road to market, Touga: Are you awake? Nanami: So you're well, Onii-sama. You finally left your room. DonaDona: the cart rocks gently, Touga: It's all right now, Nanami. Touga: It's all right now. DonaDona: carrying a calf. Touga: Here, Nanami, your breakfast. DonaDona: The adorable calf Nanami: What's wrong, Onii-sama? I can't eat this. DonaDona: will be sold, Touga: All right, eat as much as you wish, since this is your last meal. DonaDona: with a mournful look Nanami: "Last," you mean...? DonaDona: in its eye. Touga: Good bye, Nanami. DonaDona: Dona dona dona dona Nanami: Onii-sama, what's wrong, Onii-sama? DonaDona: With the calf on board, Touga: Good bye, Nanami. Nanami: Onii-sama, Onii-sama! DonaDona: Dona dona dona dona Touga: Good bye, Nanami DonaDona: the cart ever sways. Nanami: Onii-sama! Touga: Let's eat. Nanami: A dream? girl: Say, have you seen Nanami-san's cowbell? girl: What? She's still wearing it? girl: Should we say she really stands out, or how to put it...? girl: Really, she sure has guts. girl: It's more like tenacity than guts. girl: Yeah, yeah, before now, she would never stand in a line behind other people. girl: Yeah, right. girl: Maybe she's calmed down some, she seems more composed... Tsuwabuki: Nanami-san... Tsuwabuki: You're eating again? Didn't you just eat at the cafeteria? Nanami: Moo. Be quiet, that's my own business. Moo. Tsuwabuki: Class is going to start soon. Nanami: I know, allright? Be quiet! Moo. Tsuwabuki: Nanami-san! Nanami: Somehow, after I've eaten I'm sleepy already. Moo. Nanami: Tsuwabuki, answer the roll call for me. Tsuwabuki: Uh, but I'm in elementary school... Nanami: Shut up. Moo. Tsuwabuki: If you lie down so soon after you eat, you'll become a cow! Nanami: Shut up. Moo. Nanami: Say, look! Keiko: Wow, Nanami-sama, that hair ornament is... Nanami: Well, does it look good? Yuuko: Y- Yes, very... Nanami: Oh, really? Moo. You think so, too? Nanami: Moo. I really like it! girl: Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight... Nanami: Fight, moo! Fight, moo! Fight, moo! Fight... teacher: Hey, Kiryuu! Run faster! Nanami: All right, already! Moo. teacher: What's wrong with that girl? It's like she's in slow motion. Nanami: Moo. Nanami: I hate this. Moo. Nanami: Shut up. Moo. Nanami: What's with this? Moo. I don't know! Nanami: Moo... Moo... Moo... MOO! Nanami: Moooo! nami: Moooo! Nanami: Moooo! Nanami: Moooo! Nanami: MOOOOO! Anthy: Tsuwabuki-kun... Tsuwabuki: She's in trouble! Nanami-san is... Nanami-san is... Tsuwabuki: She called me, and told me to bring her something because she was hungry. Tsuwabuki: But Nanami-san didn't even touch the stuff I brought and went to the park... Utena: Then, you missed her here. Is that the story? Tsuwabuki: That's right. Utena: But no one's here. Tsuwabuki: Strange... Nanami: Moo, honestly, moo, Tsuwabuki, moo... Nanami: He doesn't even know, moo, what I like. Moo. Nanami: How rude of him. Moo. Nanami: Moo.. moo.. moo... C-ko: Extra! Extra! Extra! C-ko: Chuu chuu! That's easy. We only need to bell the cat. C-ko: Chuu chuu! Oh, Nezutarou, how smart you are! C-ko: Chuu chuu! But who ever will bell the cat? C-ko: Chuu chuu! Don't worry about that. The cat has already been belled. C-ko: Actually, I secretly put it on him just now. C-ko: Chuu! Wonderful! C-ko: Nezutarou-san, you're great! C-ko: Master Cat, I went and spread the false information as we agreed. C-ko: They all feel so secure that they must be sound asleep tonight, so you can catch and eat as much as you wish. C-ko: So, as you promised, please let me pass. C-ko: Mr. Cat... Hey... C-ko: Chomp, munch, munch, munch... Tsuwabuki: What goes around, comes around. Utena: Exactly. Utena: Nanami! Utena: Throw that cowbell away! Utena: Throw it away! Nanami: Oh, shut up. Moo. Utena: Do you know what that bell on your neck is supposed to be for? Nanami: Really... It's a Sebastian Dior cowbell, isn't it? Moo. Utena: A cowbell is supposed to be a bell for a cow's neck. Nanami: What are you talking about? Moo. Utena: Take a good look around you! Nanami: So... so, Sebastian Dior, purveyor to the Royal Court, is... Utena: It's not Sebastian Dior, but Koushi-chan Dior! (koushi = calf) Nanami: Ko- Koushi-chan? Utena: You didn't even know what a cowbell is all about, and you were all proud of that humongous bell, wearing it on your neck. Utena: What you're doing now is what exactly a cow does! Nanami: Cow? Utena: We can't do anything about that now. Utena: What you can do now is throw away that cowbell before you completely turn into a cow, body and soul. Nanami: Wh- What are you talking about? Moo. How could I possibly become a cow? Moo. Nanami: Really now, don't surprise me. Moo. Quit kidding around, already. Moo. Anthy: Utena-sama, it's finally finished! Utena: What's this? Anthy: It's a sweater. Utena: Thanks, but it's a bit out of season, isn't it? Nanami: Moo. If it had gone a little more, moo, I would have attracted intense attention. Nanami: Somehow, my mind is getting, moo, fuzzy... Nanami: Could it be a delusion, moo? My appendix, moo? Nanami: Or I might have been bitten by a, moo, virulent poisonous snake... Nanami: Somebody, moo, get me a blanket! Utena: Nanami! DonaDona: One clear afternoon Nanami: Moo! Moo! Moo! Moooo! DonaDona: on the road to market Nanami: MOOOOOO!!! DonaDona: a cart rocks gently Utena: Nanami, you look... Anthy: I'm scared! DonaDona: carrying a calf. Tsuwabuki: N- Nanami-san! Anthy: She's coming right for us! DonaDona: The adorable calf Utena: Oh, I get it! She got all excited when she saw this red sweater! DonaDona: will be sold Anthy: Oh, my! Tsuwabuki: Tenjou-san, the cowbell! Utena: I know! Himemiya, get away! DonaDona: with a mournful look Anthy: All right! DonaDona: in its eye. Nanami: Now I won't forgive you! DonaDona: Dona dona dona dona DonaDona: With the calf on board, Utena: Ole! Nanami: MOOO!! DonaDona: Dona dona dona dona Tsuwabuki: Utena-san! DonaDona: the cart ever sways. DonaDona: Dona dona dona dona Nanami: Moo! DonaDona: With the calf on board, Nanami: I'm done for! DonaDona: Dona dona dona dona DonaDona: the cart ever sways. Anthy: Utena-sama! DonaDona: Blue skies, gentle breezes, Juri: How miserable. DonaDona: a swallow flits through the sky. Juri: The last days of the one possessed by brand name goods. DonaDona: The cart carries Miki: Juri-san, you're not convincing at all. Miki: Still, I wonder who sent that cowbell to Nanami-san. DonaDona: the calf to market, DonaDona: carries he who'd fly Utena: I see, that cowbell was for your pet, Himemiya. DonaDona: to pleasant pastures Anthy: Her name is Nanami. DonaDona: if he just had, Utena: Nanami? Ah, so the mail carrier made a mistake. DonaDona: if only he had wings. Anthy: She'll be getting a new nose ring soon, too. DonaDona: Dona dona dona dona Utena: Nose ring? DonaDona: With the calf on board, DonaDona: Dona dona dona dona DonaDona: the cart ever sways. Nanami: Good morning, everyone. Nanami: Well? Does it look good? ED: Missing truth and forever ED: Kissing love and true your heart ED: Embrace me with your true arms ED: The key to open up tomorrow is reality ED: I want to keep on destroying lies. ED: Even if we keep on talking, ED: you still won't ever see. ED: Excuses really suit adults ED: who hang on to old stories. ED: Because unchosen angels ED: have no need for wings. ED: Missing truth and forever, ED: Kissing love and true your heart, ED: I will like tomorrow's new me. ED: At least I believe so; I want to believe it, ED: so I want to keep lies hating me. text: Preview of Next Episode Utena: Arisugawa-sempai's childhood friend just transferred in. Anthy: Takatsuki Shiori-san, right? Utena: But are those two on good terms or bad terms? Utena: I don't know what happened, but Arisugawa-sempai shouldn't hold a grudge from so long ago. Anthy: You're really naive, Utena-sama. Utena: Huh? But Shiori-san just wants to be friends with Sempai, right? Utena: Next time on Shoujo Kakumei Utena:Thorns of Death Anthy: The Absolute Destiny: Apocalypse. TRANSLATOR'S NOTE ON THE EPISODE
Nanami: Moo. Be quiet, that's my own business.
Moo. As Nanami is becoming a cow, she frequently says "mou" (pronounced "moh" in Japanese) in her speech. "Mou" is how a cow sounds in Japanese, but the same sound can be several Japanese words which can be translated into English as "already", "yet", "(no) more"; "(by) now"; "soon"; "really!", "honestly!"; "dang!", "grr..", and more. Many of Nanami's lines contain such wordplay. Since we found it almost impossible to have such wordplay with "moo" in English, we just inserted a lot of "moo"s in her speech of our English translations. Nanami: Moo. If it had gone a little more, moo, I would have attracted intense attention. Nanami: Somehow, my mind is getting, moo, fuzzy... Nanami: Could it be a delusion, moo? My appendix, moo? Nanami: Or I might have been bitten by a, moo, virulent poisonous snake... Nanami: Somebody, moo, get me a blanket! The reason why these lines don't really make sense is that the original lines contained a lot of wordplay with "moo". "mou chotto" -> "a little more" |