Original subtitles

Shizumari kaeru machi wo slip out

Slip out into the quiet city

Kono oto ga kikoetara show time

When you hear this sound, it's show time

Saa, mou ato modori wa dekinai yo

Come on, there's no going back now

Kono hoshi ga spotlight

This star is a spotlight

Shuyaku wa kimi nanda!

You're the main character!

Yaburisuteteta ticket no hashi wa

Your ripped ticket stub

Ima mo mada sono mune wo

is still in your heart

atsuku tsuyoku terasu tomoshibi dakara

shining strong and brightly like a lamp!

Hjimaru Dreamy Life

The dreamy life is starting

Kimi wo matteta

It's been waiting for you

Show must go on! kitto

Show must go on! I'm sure

ashita wa waraeru

you'll be able to smile tomorrow!

Machigai nannte nai

There's no mistakes

Subete ga Way to light

It's all a way to light

Kagayaiteite kono stage de

Shine on this stage

Dreamy Life

Episode 13: Resignation

Are you really going to leave Eternal Boys?

Yes.

I don't understand!

Why would you quit right as we're getting started?

I decided to join Eternal Boys when I decided I needed to live for myself.

I wanted to try and see how well I'd be able to do in the spotlight in the entertainment work.

And what I've realized is, what I really want to do

is to shine the spotlight on someone else rather than myself.

I want to be on the production side.

Does that mean you're going to become Eternal Boys' producer?

That's right.

You can't do both?

I don't know how long I can do this job,

but when I thought about how I'd like to use the time I have left,

rather than being out front myself, I'd prefer to support you from behind the scenes.

That's the answer I came up with for how to make Eternal Boys shine even more.

Who doesn't want Kakizaki-san to leave?

Me!

Yeah!

And so by majority vote, we've decided that Kakizaki-san won't leave!

Yay!...

I mean, we are "Eternal Boys"!

If you just quit now, we won't be "Eternal" anymore!

Weren't you angry about it, Yamanaka-san?

What I was angry about was that Kakizaki made such an important decision for Eternal Boys all on his own though.

But I'm not going to object to him leaving.

Are you serious, Yamanaka-san?!

Do you think we don't need him?

Of course not!

But we're middle aged men trying to turn our lives around.

It's natural for him to think about how he wants to live his life and build his career from now on.

And that doesn't just go for Kakizaki.

Even if every single one of you came to the same conclusion,

I'd want to respect your decision.

Thank you.

After that, we discussed it for a long time...

Here, this is an episode of Gentlemen's radio program from 20 years ago.

It's one where they talked to people about the benefits of self-production.

If you'd like, please listen to it.

An MD?

I'd prefer it if you used your own headphones...

but if you don't have any, I guess you can use mine.

What is it?

You've been so interesting recently, Ishida!

Are you making fun of me?

No! I think it makes you charming.

If you really want to leave, you'll have to beat me first!

Then bring it on!

Goal!

Please don't quit!

I swear I'm going to lose weight!

Don't quit!

You've had a little too much to drink.

Due to work reforms, it's become easier to take on side jobs at companies.

So how about we try forming a union

and negotiating with the company to improve our working conditions so that it's easier for you?

What are you talking about?

I'm sorry...

I just want to stop you from leaving, Kakizaki-san...

That's so like you!

You've saved me twice, Kakizaki-san.

The first time was when we had just joined Eternal Boys,

and the second time was when I actually quit.

On the way back from drinking here...

Even if you can't dance and are awkward,

if you can move someone and bring them joy, that's entertainment.

I was always so awkward I couldn't make a good living,

so when you were able to move me like that and bring me joy, you were basically entertainment personified.

I know that by saying this, I'm putting you in a difficult position...

but I want to tell you directly!

Kakizaki-san, please don't quit!

This sucks!

That's just how much they want you to stay, Kakizaki.

But your feelings haven't changed, have they?

I'm sorry.

Make sure to apologize to the fans too.

You need to tell them how you feel.

Of course.

Just so you know,

I haven't forgiven you for deciding to leave on your own.

I'm sorry about that.

I'll never forgive you for the rest of our lives!

Then I'll apologize for the rest of our lives.

Hmph, you better!

Kakizaki-san didn't change his mind.

So in the end, we accepted his departure.

We then informed our fans over social media that we had a very important announcement.

[Serious news] A very important announcement from Eternal Boys

I, Kakizaki Makoto, have decided to become an Executive Eternal Boy

and work behind the scenes as a producer in order to make Eternal Boys shine even brighter.

I'm sorry for making this announcement so suddenly.

Our concert that's going to be streamed at the end of this month will be my last performance.

Where's Kakizaki-san?

I guess he doesn't need singing lessons anymore, does he?

Oh, right.

The "Naho" that writes our lyrics is Kakizaki Makoto.

Huh?

Really?

It's an anagram of "Noah".

So my solo song... and Ishida's solo song...

And our second single... were all Kakizaki-san?

Come to think of it, Kakizaki-san was always writing something in his notebook...

So he was writing lyrics?

Fukuko asked him to join Eternal Boys when she learned about his talent as a lyricist.

Kakizaki was embarrassed about it so he asked us to keep it a secret.

Then is it okay for you to tell us?

That's what he gets for deciding to leave the group on his own.

But Kakizaki is still working towards the same goal as us.

His feelings about how important Eternal Boys is haven't changed.

This is our last concert with the 6 of us as a group.

So let's give it our all!

Health!

Is important!

Security!

Comes first!

Ei ・ Kyuu ・ Shounen!

Eternal Boys!

♪but it's never too late!♪

♪Let's go chase after our dreams!♪

♪We've been drawn in♪

♪by the eternal youth♪

♪but you can always start running towards it again!♪

Thank you very much, everyone.

I love you.

This is my last eternal song.

♪I've surpassed my limits♪

♪in order to get here to meet you.♪

♪I've restarted so many times♪

♪so if you come upon a dead end,♪

♪you should just create your own path!♪

♪I'll give it my all♪

♪In order to show you♪

♪that you can shine brightly♪

♪no matter when you start♪

♪We'll become Eternal!♪

Cheers!

So what was that about your "last eternal song"?

And I overlooked this before, but what was with that "Executive Eternal Boy" stuff?

Every once in a while Kakizaki-san says some really weird things with a completely straight face.

Really?

We laughed the whole time.

I think none of us wanted this day to end.

I never thought I'd feel like this...

And then Kakizaki-san left.

This afternoon we have dance lessons for our new song, so make sure you're ready.

Are you listening?

You guys need to stop feeling so down over Kakizaki leaving already and do your job!

Ah...

KAKIZAKI MAKOTO

Hey! Someone answer that!

Kakizaki! It's all your fault that these guys are-...

Huh?

A potential new member is coming over?

Huh?

Friends! Oh, friends!

Friends! Oh, friends!

Group chat ni wa himitsu no sign

Our secret sign shows up in the group chat

Sugu ni afuredasu egao no stamp

Soon it's overflowing with smiling stamps

Class room nukedashi tara

I run out of the class room

Itsumo no basho made

and to our usual place

furimukanai anoko yori mo

Unlike that girl who won't look at you

sasai na koto de warai aeru

I can laugh with you about the simple things

Nakama no hou ga iinjanaitte

Friends are better, aren't they?

tsuyogari ga mo aru kedo

Though we might put on a brave face sometimes

ichido kiri no moment

This moment will only happen once

michi wa tsuzuiteru Long way

The road continues for a long way

tomo ni susunde yukoutte

I'm going to take it by your side

ima kimetanda

because I just decided I would

Time flies but we’re BOYZ for life

Isshunde ano hi no mama

For just a moment it's like it was that day

eien nante nakute mo

Even if it doesn't last forever

We’re gonna make it last forever (Make it last forever)

Time flies but we’re BOYZ for life

Isshunde kono hi no mama

For just a moment it will be today

ikutsu toshi wo kasanatte mo

No matter how old we get

kawaranai mono ga koko ni wa aru kara

we have something that will never change here!

Friends! Oh, friends!

Friends! Oh, friends!

Translated by KudouUsagi