Persona 5 Drama CD: Summer Diaries
Blu-ray 7, Episode 18
It's summer vacation and the Phantom Thieves make plans to befriend Futaba and get her to socialize. Ren suggests they try getting to know her better. Makoto suggests getting her to open up by spending time with her daily and getting her out of the house. Ryuji suggests they take her to the beach once she's used to being outside. Futaba's hesitant but agrees. Makoto tries to get Futaba to open up with various topics but it's Yusuke who finds a topic of interest - Featherman! Makoto mentions seeing an announcement for a live Featherman show near the beach. Futaba goes wild for the Featherman event and looks forward to it.
Ryuji and Ann show up at Ren's part time job at the convenience store. Ryuji spots an ad for the Big Bang Burger challenge and goads Ren into accepting the challenge for the prize of the Captain's Badge because the name matches his Persona, Captain Kidd. Ann and Morgana watch in amazement as Ryuji quits less than halfway through his burger but Ren manages to complete the challenge. Ren gives Ryuji the Captain's Badge and goes home to rest only to get a text from Makoto who invites him to watch Like A Dragon. Both get swept up by the movie's intensity.
After the movie, Makoto runs off to buy something real quick and Ren gets harassed by a couple of annoying Okamas (yes really -_-"). Morgana tells Ren to run for it only for Makoto to come back and find them gone. While searching for Ren, Makoto bumps into Chihaya and decides to have her fortune read, wanting to understand her fellow high school girls. She winds up exasperating Chihaya with her overly cautious mannerisms and numerous questions. Chihaya doesn't charge for her services, eager for Makoto to leave. Makoto manages to find Ren after he barely escapes from the Okamas. Makoto explains why she took so long buying "Like A Dragon" related items because she wants to understand the movie better. She asks if it's weird that she likes yakuza movies. He replies it's not and it makes her happy. Ren notes they still have some free time and Makoto decides they head back and check on Futaba.
Ren returns to the attic and finds Futaba owning Ryuji over video games. Ann suggests the girls go shopping for swimsuits. The guys stay behind and play video games.
The Phantom Thieves arrive at the beach and do all sorts of beach related activities. They attend the Featherman show only to find it's been canceled because the Black Featherman didn't show. Futaba's dejected but she tries not to show it. Yusuke tries to cheer her up with his lobsters. Futaba asks if he's giving her one but Yusuke only allows her to pet it. Futaba calls him a cheapskate abnormal Inari. Yusuke takes offense at being called "abnormal". Ren is determined that the show must go on and volunteers to play the Black Featherman. He nearly faints from inside the stuffy suit but barely manages. The show's a hit and Futaba's ecstatic so it's all worth it in the end. Ren falls asleep on the train and sleep talks, still absorbed in his role as Black Featherman.
If there are any errors or mistakes with my translation, feel free to correct me. Really, please do. There's some parts I'm not 100% on but I hope I captured the overall meaning.
This drama CD had the most entertaining bunch of stories so far. Really would have loved to see this in the anime but instead we got episode 18.
7/30 Like A Dragon script
PERSONA 5 the Animation Original Drama CD: Summer Diaries #4 (14:24)
Release date: Dec 26, 2018
CAST
Ren Amamiya: Jun Fukuyama
Ryuji Sakamoto: Mamoru Miyano
Ann Takamaki: Nana Mizuki
Morgana: Ikue Ohtani
Yusuke Kitagawa: Tomokazu Sugita
Makoto Niijima: Rina Sato
Futaba Sakura: Aoi Yuuki
Chihaya Mifune: Haruka Terui
Enclosed with PERSONA5 the Animation Vol.7 Limited Edition BD/DVD (ANZX-13583/ANZB-13583).
INT. Leblanc Attic
Morgana
I should've known you'd put it on the shelf too. Right next to the ramen bowl and the donburi. What a surreal line-up.
Ren
Still, not a bad prospect.
Ren's phone rings
Morgana
Huh…? IM? It's from Makoto.
Ren pulls out his phone and reads the text message.
Makoto: There's a movie that won't be in theaters for much longer.
Makoto" It's called "Like A Dragon". You know, the one by that famous director.
Makoto: It's a summer special feature and I've been curious about it for a while.
Makoto: I'm concerned about Futaba but, you did say to leave it to Ryuji and Ann. If you'd like, want to take this chance and go see it tomorrow?
Morgana
Hmm, well why not? Ryuji and the others use the hideout on their own anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem.
Ren
That's true. I'll reply with that.
He types his reply and hits send.
Makoto: Thanks! Then, let's meet in front of the movie theater at Shinjuku.
Morgana
(yawns)
I wonder what kind of movie it is. We should get to sleep.
Ren and Morgana fall asleep. It's warm so there's no need for a light blanket.
Ext. Shinjuku Theater
Ren runs over to Makoto who is waiting by the theater entrance.
Makoto
Sorry, I got here a bit early. I've been looking forward to this for some time, so…
Ren
Makoto, this is the movie you wanted to see...?
Makoto
(gulps)
Th-That is, a famous director was responsible for this movie. Who wouldn't want to see it...? Besides, this is all part of a study on society!
Ren
...I see.
Makoto
Why are you looking at me like that? Let's go inside already!
He nods and they walk into the theater.
Int. Shinjuku Theater
Ren leans back into his seat, taking in the all the guts and glory that is "Like A Dragon". Makoto sits to his left, clenching her fists, completely absorbed.
Yakuza A
The hell kinda apology is that?! If you're gonna take responsibility, cut off your own finger! HUH?!
Yakuza B
You underestimatin' me, dammit? Like hell I'm payin' with a finger over something so trite!
Yakuza A
Whaddya mean 'trite'? You ain't getting cold feet on me. If you think you're to blame, hurry up and DO IT! HUH!
Yakuza B
FINE THEN! I'll do it! Bring out the dagger! Preparing yourself for the worst is only natural!
Yakuza A
Fine then…
Yakuza B
Hell yeah! Bring it out already!
The two yakuza continue to bicker back and forth.
Makoto gasps. She's really into it.
Morgana
(sotto voce)
Hey, Makoto's fists have been clenched this entire time… Whatever she said before about the director was probably just an excuse. She loves this stuff…
Ren is also swept up by the intensity. He gulps audibly.
Morgana
Hold- Ren! Not you too!
Ren
I feel like I learned more about the determination that the chivalrous yakuza have…
[+3 points to Guts!]
Ren and Makoto walk out to the theater lobby, chatting about the movie.
Makoto
Ah, that was interesting! Especially the final scene. I was so nervous, I was clenching my fists with all my might!
Morgana
I was clutching my tail. I nearly thought I was gonna scream!
Ren
We should get going.
Makoto
Oh. You're right. Um, sorry! Could you hold on just a second? I'll be right back!
Makoto runs off.
Ext. Shinjuku Theater
Morgana
That Makoto, she went right back in. What do you think she went to do?
Ren
Who knows. But she said she'd be right back.
From his left, he sees two people approaching.
Annoying Burly Okama
My, oh my, you're that blonde cutie's friend, ain'tcha?
Annoying Burly Okama's Irritating Okama Pal
MY! It's true! This absolutely has to be fate! DESTINY!
Ren startles and tries to back away.
Ren
Uh-!
Morgana
It's those guys from that one time!
Annoying Burly Okama
Geez, that guy's face and muscles were exactly what I was looking for but I carelessly let him get away. He ran away so quickly last time. What a shame.
Annoying Burly Okama's Irritating Okama Pal
(giggles)
Hey, you, since we met again, tell us more about him!
Ren
That's, uh-
Annoying Burly Okama
(menacingly)
Oh, deary me. When you, when you, when you make a face like that - we're not gonna devour you or anything.
Annoying Burly Okama's Irritating Okama Pal
(giggles grossly)
However, if you won't honestly tell us, we just might have to lightly pu-ni-sh YOU!
Ren
But, that's -
Annoying Burly Okama
Non, non, no problem! We'll let you come back after our little chat. So~
Annoying Burly Okama's Irritating Okama Pal
(cackles maniacally)
I can't take it anymore! Let's go have some fun~~~! JUS' KIDDIN'! Hurry up, let's go! Take a ride with us!
Ren
Um! Maybe another time!
Morgana
RUN FOR IT! Ren!
Ren grunts and sprints away as fast as his legs can carry him.
Annoying Burly Okama
Waitwaitwait! Wait just a moment~!
Annoying Burly Okama's Irritating Okama Pal
MY DESTINY~!
Makoto comes back from her shopping.
Makoto
Sorry for the wait! It was a lot more crowded than I thought- huh? Where'd he go? I told him I'd be back shortly. Oh, I'm sure he didn't go too far. Guess I'll check some spots nearby.
Ext. Shinjuku Red Light District
Makoto
There's so many people. Doesn't look like I'll find him anytime soon. Maybe I should just double back to the theater…
Chihaya
You there! The dark-haired lady!
Makoto
Huh, me?
Chihaya
Yes! Are you interested in having your fortune read? Would you look at that, right now it's free of charge!
Makoto
Fortune telling? Sorry but, I don't really believe in -
Makoto
(thinking)
Wait a minute. Come to think of it, the girls at school and Eiko are entranced by fortune telling. Is this what I'm lacking?
Makoto
I understand. Then, would you read my fortune?
Chihaya
Yes! Please, take a seat in front of me.
Makoto sits.
Chihaya
Well then, what type of consultation can I interest in you today?
Makoto
What does a girl around my age normally request?
Chihaya
Let's see, the most popular thing they ask for has to be love compatibility.
Makoto
'Love'.
Chihaya
Yes. They also ask things like luck with wealth, academic success, and everything in between.
Makoto
(thinking)
I see. Eiko did talk a lot about love compatibility. She must have come here.
Makoto
Very well, I'd like to know about my love compatibility.
Chihaya
Love compatibility, is it? Well then, since you're here, why don't I give you the full package, love compatibility included of course?
Makoto
I'm in your care. Oh, but before that...
Chihaya
Yes?
Makoto
Just to be sure, is it alright that I haven't given my name, birth date, and blood type?
Chihaya
Eh?
Makoto
Eh? I was under the impression that fortune telling required that information. Am I wrong?
Chihaya
It's true that it might be needed but I just use tarot cards to read your fortune.
Makoto
Is that right? That's good. Nowadays, people will just blithely give out personal information.
Chihaya
You're quite cautious. Is your family involved in a line of work that requires you to be prudent? A police officer or a public prosecutor for example.
A flag sets off in Makoto's head.
Makoto
Eh? A police officer or a public prosecutor?
Makoto
(thinking)
Amazing! She's right on the money regarding father and sis's jobs.
Chihaya shuffles the tarot cards.
Chihaya
Um, is something the matter? You're clenching your fists.
Makoto
(fiercely)
No, it's nothing. Please continue.
Chihaya
O-okay.
Chihaya
(thinking)
This girl's going a bit overboard...
Chihaya
Well then, let's begin reading your fortune, okay?
Makoto
(to herself)
Tarot cards…
Makoto
Since I'm not familiar with the procedure, what should I do?
Chihaya
Ah...well, you can pick the first card you see while thinking of what you want me to predict as I shuffle the cards. When the timing's right for you, please tell me to stop.
Makoto
I understand.
Chihaya
Well then, here I go.
She begins shuffling the tarot cards. And shuffles. And shuffles some more.
Chihaya
Uh...um…
Makoto continues to watch the cards being shuffled with an intense gaze.
Chihaya
Uh...um! Are you ready yet?
Makoto
Eh? Ah, oh, I'm sorry. I couldn't really grasp the timing.
Chihaya
Is that so? You really don't need to overthink it. Just go by your intuition.
Makoto
Intuition. I see. It's that sort of thing, right?
Chihaya
(thinking)
This girl really is a difficult person!
Chihaya
Well then, I'll just shuffle the cards once more -
Makoto
Stop!
Chihaya
So fast!
Makoto
Eh? Oh, I'm sorry, was that too fast?
Chihaya
Oh no! It's no problem! Well then, let me give you the full reading.
She lays out the cards one by one.
Chihaya
This arrangement is...could it be that recently, something around you has changed?
Makoto
Meaning?
Chihaya
Let's see, for example, money related troubles?
Another flag raises in Makoto's head.
Makoto
(thinking)
Bullseye! But I can't tell people that.
Makoto
I'm afraid that's something I can't answer.
Chihaya
(a little exasperated)
Is that right? Okay, next up, it seems you've started something new as of late. Have you joined a team or a club?
Yet another flag raises.
Makoto
(thinking)
Don't tell me she's referring to the Phantom Thieves? If so, she's right on the mark again. I wasn't interested in fortune telling but unexpectedly, I can't pull myself away. But...
Makoto
Excuse me, I'm truly sorry but that is something I absolutely cannot answer.
Chihaya
(flustered)
Ehh?! Absolutely?
Chihaya
(thinking)
At this rate the conversation won't go anywhere!
Chihaya
Okay, um, let's see. Let's move on to love compatibility.
Chihaya
(to herself)
I think I'm going to go mad. I think I made a mistake calling out to her...
Makoto
Did you say something?
Chihaya
No! Nothing at all!
Makoto
Oh, I see. By the way, I've been wondering about this for a while; what are those rocks?
Chihaya
These? They're called Holy Stones! If you have one in your possession, you might be able to change all your bad luck to good luck!
Makoto
A stone that changes misfortune to blessings?
Chihaya
Go ahead and take one! If you're interested I'll allow you to have one, though the price might be a bit steep for a high school student.
Chihaya
(thinking)
A high schooler normally wouldn't have the means to purchase one...if I tell her that she's sure to leave. But I'm already having a hard time reading her fortune. Too bad for her but that's the way it goes…
Makoto
Speaking of which, there's been an influx of them.
Chihaya
Eh?
Makoto
There have been incidents of suspicious vendors swindling people out of large sums of money. But you offered your services with virtue and without charging so I don't think you're one of them. So, how much is it?
Chihaya
Uh, hundred thousand…
Makoto
A hundred thousand yen?!
Chihaya
(shakes head furiously)
NO! It's worth a hundred thousand but I'm charging ten yen. Just this time.
Makoto
You're giving me such a large discount? That's incredibly cheap. I think I'll refrain.
Chihaya
What did ya say? Even though the cost is next to nothing?
Makoto
Yes, I've contemplated it and have no need for the stone.
Chihaya
(exasperated)
Is that right?
Makoto
Would you look at the time? That's right, I was searching for my friend. I have to go.
Chihaya
Then you must go quickly!
Makoto
So, the fee for the reading?
Chihaya
Oh, no need for payment! As I said before, this is on the house!
Makoto
Oh, but you've treated me with such courtesy. To make it free would be just-
Chihaya
You're exaggerating! Really, it's fine! Also, about your love compatibility.
Makoto
Yes?
Chihaya
When you've made your decision, you'll hit it dead on! And nothing but!
Makoto
In other words...a chivalrous yakuza?!
Ext. Shinjuku Red Light District
Ren gasps for breath after running for dear life.
Morgana
(winded)
We finally managed to escaped. That was dangerous. Oi, Ren, you alright?
Ren
(regaining his breath)
Yeah, somehow.
Makoto runs up to him from the right.
Makoto
Oh, there you are. Where did you go?
Ren
Well, I just, I mean I almost was devour-
Makoto
Devour?
Ren
No, never mind. Anyway, is that a theater pamphlet?
Makoto
Oh, mm-hmm, I wanted to understand the movie's details better. I thought I might need it...
Ren
You're quite serious about it.
Makoto
(bashful)
I'm not that serious about it, really…
Morgana
So she says, but just look at all the movie stuff she's got on her.
A group of insensitive teens come stumbling by. One of them loudly gushes about his favorite part in the movie.
Jerk-off
So then it was all like BOOM and stuff! Cracked me up!
Ren
Oh, Makoto, behind you.
Makoto
Eh? Oh!
The jerk-off bumps into Makoto causing her to drop her stuff and walks right by without apologizing.
Jerk-off's Girlfriend
Like, you okay?
Jerk-off
I'm good, I'm good.
Ren looks at Makoto and the mess before her.
Ren
Are you alright?
Makoto
Yeah, he just bumped into my shoulder a little.
Ren
Something fell. Makoto, is this yours?
Ren picks up her belongings and hands it to her.
Makoto
Ah...
Ren
Here.
Makoto
Oh, thank you.
Ren
(indicates at the item in her hand)
What is it?
Makoto
It's a limited edition theater charm. At first, I only meant to buy a pamphlet but I got carried away and wound up buying a bunch of stuff.
Ren
I see. You really like this stuff. It's kinda unexpected.
Makoto
Um… Do you think it's weird if a girl likes movies like this?
Ren
No. It's not weird at all.
Makoto
(genuinely surprised)
Really? Thanks…I think this is the first time I've been told that. Sorry that I called you over so suddenly. It felt weird watching a yakuza film all by myself…I had fun though, thanks to you.
Ren
I also had a lot of fun.
Makoto
Really? I'm glad to hear that.
Makoto
(thinking)
I'm happy I worked up the courage to invite him. Have a firm resolve like the chivalrous yakuza, right? I say that but, regarding love compatibility, I still haven't hit it on the mark...
Ren
Hmm? Something the matter?
Makoto
Huh? Oh, no, it's nothing.
Ren
What do you want to do after this? We still have some free time.
Makoto
You're right. I'm worried about how Futaba's doing. Let's just go home for today.
Ren
Sure.
Notes
PERSONA5 blu-ray7巻 特典ドラマCD 「Summer diaries」: (youtube)watch?v=MQnjOT6PttE
-One of the running jokes in this drama CD was having the same resolve as a "kyoukaku" translated as "chivalrous Yakuza". In the game it was simply translated as "Yakuza".
-Both Makoto and Ren get influenced by the Yakuza movie so when Chihaya tells Makoto about her luck in romance, Makoto realizes she must be decisive like a "chivalrous Yakuza".
-Later when the Phantom Thieves go to the live Neo Featherman show, Ren volunteers to play the Black Featherman because the actor for Black Featherman got heatstroke. Ren nearly collapses from heat exhaustion on stage but revives when he remembers the resolve of a "chivalrous Yakuza" and thus makes the show a success.
-(侠客) Kyoukaku, "chivalrous Yakuza person" or "noble Yakuza"
-professional gambler in the Edo period
-The Kyokaku were usually tall and strong persons, who could easily win a fight.
-They also had the mental strength to lead others in their trade.
-Why didn't Makoto just call him? I don't know, maybe her phone was low on battery.
-15 minutes devoted to a story of Ren and Makoto's first movie (date) together. Thank you P5 writers!
-I really like how Ren's so sweet and considerate to Makoto when they spend time together.