To Put Into Words (Ibuki Focus)
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Valentine's Campaign | Sweet and Bitter Rehearsal Lines 2026
Ibuki's entrance into AKATSUKI has insensitive parallels to the history between Japan and the Ryukyu Islands, specifically the annexation of Ryukyu into Okinawa from 1872-1879 onward. Click for more information
AKATSUKI is a unit embodied by 和 (wa, lit. harmony, but also a self-designator for Japan). The word 和風 (wafu, Japanese style) comes from 和. During the Meiji Restoration, 和 was central to Japan’s efforts to unify and assimilate new territories under a shared cultural identity. On top of his membership, Ibuki's active pursuit of 本当の和風 (true Japanese-style) being the reason he pursues AKATSUKI is inappropriate, bearing this in mind.
Additionally, the Ryukyu Disposition was driven by military interests, particularly securing Japan's southern borders from other nations. In Okinawan schools, national pride was linked to serving Japan’s military goals. This had devastating consequences, particularly during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. This in mind, having Ibuki join the self-proclaimed "war unit" is also inappropriate.
Read the full-length analysis here: Unpacking Shinsei (新生) AKATSUKI; An Extended Translation Note and Analysis.
(2025) Kuro Kiryu Birthday
It feels a lil’ embarrassing gettin’ congratulated to my face, but… I’m grateful for it all the same, Lil’ Miss.
As Unbridled as a Heavenly Steed
Tomoya wants to break away from being an "ordinary" actor. Alongside Souma, who also struggles with his own image, he challenges himself to training that will shatter his personal blockades.
Season
Summer
Chapters
5 (Partial Translation)
Year
2nd Year of ES Establishment
Translators
Proofreaders
Extra Information
Scout
Scout! As Unbridled as a Heavenly Steed
Event Duration
2/27/2019 at 15:00 JST-3/14/2019 at 15:00 JST
(2025) Ibuki Taki Birthday
Thanks for coming and celebrating my birthday~ I'll be returning the favor too, so look forward to it, 'kay?
Ibuki's entrance into AKATSUKI has insensitive parallels to the history between Japan and the Ryukyu Islands, specifically the annexation of Ryukyu into Okinawa from 1872-1879 onward. Click for more information
AKATSUKI is a unit embodied by 和 (wa, lit. harmony, but also a self-designator for Japan). The word 和風 (wafu, Japanese style) comes from 和. During the Meiji Restoration, 和 was central to Japan’s efforts to unify and assimilate new territories under a shared cultural identity. On top of his membership, Ibuki's active pursuit of 本当の和風 (true Japanese-style) being the reason he pursues AKATSUKI is inappropriate, bearing this in mind.
Additionally, the Ryukyu Disposition was driven by military interests, particularly securing Japan's southern borders from other nations. In Okinawan schools, national pride was linked to serving Japan’s military goals. This had devastating consequences, particularly during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. This in mind, having Ibuki join the self-proclaimed "war unit" is also inappropriate.
Read the full-length analysis here: Unpacking Shinsei (新生) AKATSUKI; An Extended Translation Note and Analysis.
Dynamic Diamond
With MELLOW DEAR US's arrival, the ES idols are excited following the announcement of the Japan vs. US Live Showdown. Makoto's worried about the producer as she agonizes how to select representatives, while Koga objects to the method...
Season
Summer (ES 2nd Year)
Chapters
16 (Partial Translation)
Writer
H.E. Staff
Translator
Proofreader
Extra Information
Event
Mega Stream Arc／STREAM 4: Dynamic Diamond
Event Duration
2025/12/31 (15:00 JST) - 2025/5/23 (22:00 JST)
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While these translations are as accurate as I can personally make them, I am not comfortable with and do not permit use of the following:
Do not take or publicly circulate screenshots of this translation.
Do not use this translation in analysis threads, story threads, fanworks, quotebots, etc.
I would love to get this story properly proofread one day! If you are a translator interested in JP proofreading this story, feel free to email me or DM me at @citrinesea on Twitter.
Sincerity Will Be Rewarded
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Arsène
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Do not take or publicly circulate screenshots of this translation.
Do not use this translation in analysis threads, story threads, fanworks, quotebots, etc.
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Tea Party of Terror
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Do not take or publicly circulate screenshots of this translation.
Do not use this translation in analysis threads, story threads, fanworks, quotebots, etc.
I would love to get this story properly proofread one day! If you are a translator interested in JP proofreading this story, feel free to email me or DM me at @citrinesea on Twitter.
Snzz… Snzz…♪
Mn~n… (Smacks lips)...
— Hyaaa!?
The sound of glass shattering.
Interconnected Seasonal Voicelines
Lately, seasonal voicelines have begun to incorporate other characters. This page is a spin on voiceline translation pages where I try and piece those connected stories together for ease. Current focus characters are Keito, Kuro, Souma and Ibuki, but may expand.