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SHOUJO
KAKUMEI UTENA ENGLISH SCRIPT
EPISODE 18: "MITSURU'S GROWING PAINS" DISCLAIMER THESE
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(C) Be-PaPas, Chiho Saito / Shogakukan, Shokaku Iinkai, TV Tokyo. CREDITS ON THE SCRIPT
SCRIPT (episode 18; 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. Miki: Somewhere unknown to us, new Duelists are mobilizing against us. Juri: Have we been abandoned, then? Miki: Maybe the Ends of the World is having second thoughts. Nanami: Whatever are you talking about? Nanami: We, the Student Council, set the rules for the Academy. Nanami: All we need to do is clamp down HARD on the newcomers. Miki: It's not that simple. Juri: He's right. Nanami: What is it? You two look so grim. Nanami: Don't tell me it happened to you, too, Juri-sempai. Nanami: Oh, my! Really? Nanami: Then, what was it like? Did it hurt? Mitsuru: Nanami-san! Mitsuru: Since it's raining, P.E. will be in the gym today. Mitsuru: It looks like you'll be playing basketball, so I brought your basketball shoes. Mitsuru: Um... Miki: This place is off limits to everyone but those with Council business. Nanami: Look, I'm the Student Council President now. Juri: Even so, you'd best be cautious. Miki: As long as our opponents are invisible, we are at a disadvantage. Nanami: What is with those two? Mitsuru: Nanami-san, what were you guys talking about? Nanami: None of your business, Tsuwabuki. Nanami: Grownup stuff. Title: Mitsuru's Growing Pains Utena: Man, but it's raining hard. Utena: I bet the roses would like to see the sun, too. Anthy: That's true. Anthy: Roses are sensitive to seasonal changes, after all. Utena: Nanami and Tsuwabuki-kun? Utena: Tsuwabuki-kun sure manages to hang in there. Utena: If that were me, I couldn't live that way more than three days. Anthy: I'm sure he can because he loves her. Utena: I guess so. Utena: But it would be nice if she appreciated him. Mari: It's not like she appreciates you or anything. Mitsuru: Eh? Mari: You are so messed up. Mitsuru: Oh, it's you, Mari. Mari: Carrying her things, making her schedules, running her errands... Mari: You're nothing but her manager! Mari: You think you can get a girl's attention just because you've been nice to her? Mitsuru: It's not to get her attention. Mari: Then why? Mitsuru: I'm happy just to be allowed to be with Nanami-san. Mari: Man, you're bent. Mari: You should have a more normal romance. Mitsuru: Don't be so stuck up. We're only one year apart, after all. Mari: One year or not, older is older. Mitsuru: You're no different. Mari: Say that again? Mitsuru: You're childish right down to your body. Mari: Jerk! Mitsuru: What's with her? Nanami: Tsuwabuki? Nanami: Who was that? Mitsuru: Oh, nobody, nobody! Nanami: Say, Tsuwabuki, don't you have any friends? Mitsuru: Friends? Nanami: Well, you always come with me to the junior high school building. Mitsuru: Does that bother you? Nanami: Oh, I didn't say that... Nanami: You're so uncute, for a child. Mitsuru: I... I'm happier when I'm with you, Nanami-san. Nanami: That girl is cute, though. Mitsuru: Wh- what's cute about her? Nanami: Is she your girlfriend? Mitsuru: Just a friend, that's all. Gate: Ohtori Private Academy Elementary Student Housing Mari: What's this for? You having a party or something? Mitsuru: Don't touch that! This is for Nanami-san's lunch tomorrow. Mari: All this? Mitsuru: Something wrong? Mari: You have no idea. Mitsuru: Hey! Mitsuru: You can't just go and eat food somebody else bought! Mari: No matter how hard you work, she'll just eat all the good stuff and run. Mitsuru: How do you figure that? Mari: Woman's intuition. Mari: She's like a black widow, creeping all around you, slowly driving you crazy. Mitsuru: You just don't know Nanami-san's good side. Mari: Yes, I do! I'm telling you, woman's intuition. Mari: She's like a black widow. Mitsuru: I'd be satisfied if she ate anything of mine. Mari: That's disgusting! Mitsuru: How's that disgusting? Mari: You'll know when you're grown up! Mitsuru: Hey, take this! Mari: I don't want anymore. You eat it. Mitsuru: Do grownups even eat chocolate? Mitsuru: Isn't this an indirect kiss? Girl: 1 Where are we going to eat lunch? Girl: 2 Well, it's raining out... Mitsuru: Nanami-san! Mitsuru: Today I've got your favorite fried chicken with asparagus and bacon. Nanami: What is it, Tsuwabuki? Mitsuru: Uh, your lunch... Nanami: I won't be needing it today. Nanami: This is Mikage, as in the Mikage Seminar. Mikage: Hello. Nanami: I'm just thrilled to have been invited to the Seminar. Mikage: The pleasure's all mine. My attempts to woo you have been worthwhile. Nanami: Well, if you think someone like myself would be of any use. Mikage: Then why don't we get a bite to eat and discuss it in more detail? Nanami: All right. Mikage: If you like, you can attend this Seminar, too. Nanami: Oh, no need. After all, Tsuwabaki is just a child, so shall we go? Utena: Hmm? Tsuwabuki-kun, what's up? Utena: Such serious books you have out here. Mitsuru: Utena-san, what does it mean to become an adult? Utena: Huh? What does it mean? Utena: Well, that's... I think it's a bunch of things. Utena: You might say it's a matter of experiencing all kinds of things. Mitsuru: All kinds? So if I experience all kinds of things, I can become an adult? Utena: I guess. Mitsuru: So do you have all kinds of experience, Utena-san? Utena: Uh, well... Anthy: At our age, we're adults in all kinds of ways, wouldn't you say, Utena-sama? Utena: R- Really? Anthy: Yes. Utena: Is it weird to dream about my prince? Utena: I mean... Utena: After an underclassman asked me, I wondered which am I: adult or child? Akio: How do you feel about it? Utena: I don't know. Utena: First off, I'm not even sure of the difference between a child and an adult. Akio: Hmm... As a star ages, it loses some of its brilliance. Akio: You might say it's the same with people. Utena: You're the brightest one around right now, aren't you, Mr. Chairman? Utena: Snagging such a pretty bride... Akio: I guess I am. Akio: I guess I am. Mikage: Mamiya, suppose you were to go outside occasionally? Mamiya: The rain depresses me. Mamiya: It's more peaceful in here. Mikage: Won't such a disgusting scene be played unwatched in the darkness? Mamiya: By the way, has the next Duelist been chosen? Mikage: It's just been noted: a deeply jealous queen and her retainer. Mamiya: He's just a boy. Mikage: Until last night, he was quite a tough flower bud, Mikage: but given the chance, he will burst open easily. Mamiya: You're a wicked man. Mikage: Beautiful as you are, you cannot capture the Rose Bride. Mamiya: I see. Mitsuru: So if I get a lot of experience, I'll become a man. Mari: Whatcha doing? Mitsuru: You again? Mari: What are you doing? Mitsuru: Watching all kinds of things. So I can become a man. Mari: You can become a man by doing that? Mitsuru: Yep. Mitsuru: You've really been annoying me lately. Why are you following me around? Mari: Why are you trying to copycat others? Mari: It's obvious that someone who's had one real kiss... Mari: ...is more of an adult than someone who's simply seen a million kiss scenes. Mitsuru: One real kiss? Mari: Ah, ah, this is getting bad. Mari: I mean, you're not stupid, but you do have a weird way of thinking. Mari: There's this thing called "practice." Mari: Don't you even know that? Mari: What are you, stupid? Mari: You've got no subtlety at all, you baby! Nanami: Why, that little... Gate: Ohtori Private Academy Elementary Student Housing Nanami: Oh, no need. Tsuwabuki is still just a child... Utena: You might say it's a matter of experiencing all kinds of things. Anthy: At our age, we're adults in all kinds of ways, wouldn't you say, Utena-sama? Mitsuru: Coming... Mitsuru: Nanami-san... Nanami: What were you doing in the A/V room? Mitsuru: Eh? Why? Nanami: I saw you and that girl in there together. Mitsuru: That's all Mari's.. Nanami: I knew it. Nanami: What were you doing with your so-called friend? Nanami: You really like her, don't you, Tsuwabuki? Mitsuru: And what if I do? Nanami: Huh? Mitsuru: I'm short, I don't like bitter things, or serious seminar discussions, Mitsuru: ...and Mari's making a fool of me lately, Mitsuru: ...saying children don't understand. Mitsuru: Why couldn't I have been born in the same year as you, Nanami-san? Mitsuru: I want to become a man as soon as I can; to become a man and do all the fun things. Nanami: Silly boy. Nanami: You don't need to do that. Nanami: I like you the way you are now. card: INTERVIEW CHAMBER card: OCCUPIED Mitsuru: 4th Grade, A Class, Tsuwabuki Mitsuru. Mikage: Well then, please begin. Mitsuru: Well, actually, it's about Nanami-san. Mitsuru: She's very pretty, trustworthy, and I've admired her for a long, long time. Mitsuru: Even though she was using me a bit like a servant, just being with her was happiness. Mitsuru: But... but... Mikage: Deeper... Go deeper. Mitsuru: It's just that... Mitsuru: Somehow I'm not satisfied by only being near Nanami-san. Mitsuru: Then my friend Mari starts sticking her nose in here and there, Mitsuru: ...and they both look down on me. Mitsuru: She laughs at me, the child. Mitsuru: I want to become a man! Mitsuru: I want to become a man and wreck the world! Mitsuru: I want to... I want to... Mitsuru: I want to wreck the world! Mikage: I understand. Mikage: The way before you has been prepared. Mitsuru: Where... Nanami: Tsuwabuki? What are you up to, calling me to a place like this? Nanami: Why are you so quiet, Tsuwabuki? Say something! Mitsuru: Now, now... please sit down. Nanami: What is it, already? Nanami: W- Wait! That's too close, Tsuwabuki! Nanami: Tsu- Tsuwabuki? Mitsuru: This way, I will become a man. Wakaba: It never fails; I bring an umbrella, it stops raining. Utena: Why don't you just watch the weather report instead? Utena: Eh? Card: To the one Engaged: I shall wait for you at the Duel Arena this evening. Shadow: Extra! Extra! Extra! Shadow: Today, oh today, was my first time! Shadow: What? And you didn't tell your own father? Shadow: Where did it happen? Shadow: Inside a car, I hear. Shadow: What?! Damn you! Shadow: Now, now, dear... Shadow: My heart was going a mile a minute, but I don't regret it! Shadow: You're awfully determined, for your first time and all. Shadow: It did take a lot of courage, Shadow: ...but if you think of it as proof of adulthood, it's not so painful, Shadow: ...and besides, you get juice and stuff when you leave. Shadow: Huh? What are we talking about here? Shadow: Isn't it obvious? I gave blood today. Utena: You can give blood when you're sixteen. Shadow: P-R-O-O-F of adulthood. Mitsuru: I swear by this black rose... Mitsuru: ...that I shall win this Duel, and bring death to the Rose Bride! Utena: Tsuwabuki-kun, you're the one who called me out here? Mitsuru: You seem to have forgotten that this is a place for duelling, haven't you? Mitsuru: Our fight has already begun! Anthy: Those eyes, they're just like the others. Utena: Then, Tsuwabuki-kun is also... Anthy: ...not his usual self. Utena: Himemiya! Anthy: O roses of the noble castle, Anthy: O Power of Dios that slumbers within me, Anthy: Harken unto thy master, and reveal to us... Utena: ...the power to revolutionize the world! Utena: Tsuwabuki-kun! Wake up! There's no reason for us to fight. Mitsuru: I will become a man! Utena: What? Mitsuru: You can't grow up just by gathering experiences. Mitsuru: But, by destroying an adult who has instead, a boy will become a man! Utena: Who told you something like that...? Algebra: A philosophical existence Algebra: The domain of mainstream magic's Grand Guignol Algebra: A normal sigh, a heavy sigh, an anxious sigh, a grieving sigh, a pleasured sigh... Algebra: I gather my breath, store up my breath, through a magnifying glass. Algebra: Heavy sighs and normal sighs and anxious sighs and grieving sighs, Algebra: Pleasured sighs and heavy sighs and normal sighs and anxious sighs, Algebra: Grieving sighs and pleasured sighs and heavy sighs and normal sighs, Algebra: Anxious sighs and grieving sighs and pleasured sighs and heavy sighs. Algebra: Energy does not exist, in any form! Algebra: Useless energy does not exist at all! Algebra: Ubermensch - mechanism drawing breath Algebra: Ubermensch - flesh model of humanity Algebra: Ubermensch - analysis of endless layers Algebra: Ubermensch - transcendent synthesis Algebra: Ah! Ah! Celestial revolution. Algebra: Ah! Ah! Existence composition. Algebra: The birth of a new species? Algebra: Or the limit of human potential? Algebra: Everywhere, clocks are ticking. Even here, my heart is pounding. Algebra: A hammer that strikes time; Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Algebra: I, the time traveler, will open the door! Mitsuru: Good morning, Nanami-sempai. Nanami: Oh, G'morning. Mitsuru: Something wrong? Nanami: No, nothing. Mari: Tsuwabuki! You're going to be late if you keep dawdling! Mitsuru: Sheesh... Mitsuru: Well, then... Nanami: My, but it's getting hot. 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. Title: Preview of Next Episode Utena: Huh? A boy sent me a love letter? Anthy: Utena-sama, he's an old friend of Wakaba-san's. Utena: Then, if she's the Princess of the Onion Kingdom, he must be... Prince Onion? Anthy: With two onions, I could make a really delicious curry tonight. Utena: Eh? Curry again? Utena: Next time on Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Song of the Fallen Kingdom Anthy: The Absolute Destiny: Apocalypse. TRANSLATOR'S NOTE ON THE EPISODE
Title: Mitsuru's Growing Pains The original title "mitsuru modokashisa" contains a pun. "Mitsuru" is Tsuwabuki's given name, but it's also a (somewhat old) Japanese word which can mean "coming of age". Utena: You might say it's a matter of experiencing all kinds of things. Mitsuru: All kinds? So if I experience all kinds of things, I can become an adult? Utena: I guess. Mitsuru: So do you have all kinds of experience, Utena-san? Utena: Uh, well... Anthy: At our age, we're adults in all kinds of ways, wouldn't you say, Utena-sama? Utena: R- Really? In this scene, Utena says that becoming an adult is a matter of experiencing "iroiro". "iroiro" basically means "various" "diverse" "all kinds of" things. But depending on the context, "experiencing iroiro" *could* carry some sexual connotation, though a child like Tsuwabuki doesn't notice about it. And especially the way Anthy puts it "being adults in iroiro-na ways" really implies "being adults in the sense of having some sexual experience also". In addition, this scene contains a visual pun. The trio's faces get three different colors. That is because the original meaning of "iroiro" was "some different colors". Algebra: Ubermensch - analysis of endless layers The original line is "rakkyo no bunkai", and "rakkyo" is a folksy pronunciation of "rakkyou", or "scallion". In Japanese, "rakkyou" often carries the connotation of something made only of endless layers of skins with nothing real in it. |