Translation: Otonoha Vol. 77

[zomboid.livejournal.com]

This is the latest Otonoha from Sho. He talks about his experience and also his thoughts on the earthquake. I think it's worth a read so I translated it. ^^

Edit: There were a couple little mistakes in my translations (cause I did it hastily at 7 in the morning) but it is fixed now. Hopefully.

Otonoha
3.20.2011
Vol. 77

To those that were affected by the earthquake,
I send my deepest condolences from the bottom of my heart.

It's me.
Sakurai Sho.

It's been a few days since the earthquake

My experience.
I think I'm going to write about my experience up until now.

At that time,

I was filming in Kawasaki.

Kawasaki was shaking too.

They paused the filming for a while.

I returned to my green room, and was left speechless by the images that were streaming out of my television.

In the midst of that, there was still shaking.

However we managed to finish the filming for the day, and I left the studio at 5PM.

I got home safely.

And that was my Friday.

I contacted the other members to make sure they were okay, and kept my eyes glued to the news.

The whole time.
I kept my eyes glued to the news.
The whole time.
I kept my eyes glued to the news.

Sunday night.

I couldn't stop my tears from flowing.

The next day.
My eyes were swollen.
For the people who saw me on ZERO on Monday.

I'm sorry I've made you worried.

The next morning.

It was the first time the members came together after the earthquake.

Everyone was fine.

To be honest,
I was reassured by seeing everyone's faces.

We recorded one of our regular shows.

So when it airs,
If the whole country could return to smiling even just a little...

We infused that thought into our filming.

And now, while I'm writing this.

I only have the TV turned on in order to receive the latest news.

It's dark.

The heater is off, and I've been spending my days under layers of sweaters and coats.

It's cold.

But in comparison to those who are suffering, it is neither dark nor cold.

Saving energy...

In order to prevent large scale black outs.

It's what I can do right now.

And so,
To those who are currently in the affected areas.
To those who are currently in the emergency evacuation centers.
To those who are hiding out in their houses.
To those who are helping the victims.
To the families of those people.
And then finally,
To those who are still scared, to everyone.
Everyday... every single day...
I'm both worried and supporting you from the bottom of my heart.

"Let's do our best!"
Because I've heard that some people might still not be assured when hearing those words.

"Let's stand strong!"
From here on out,
let's combine our strength together.

March 20th, 2011
Sakurai Sho

Comments

[kikimalu.livejournal.com]

i love you sho-chan!!!
thank you for the translation
he is such a sweetheart

[dekishimeta.livejournal.com]

thank you for ur speedy translation. ita been a while i seen him write so much.. and i do miss his updates. it was great to read this update. thanks for ur translation! :D

[green-yeti.livejournal.com]

Thanks for translating this. It really breaks my heart, to know what's really going on in Japan. Part of the things I hear are about how people are getting on with their lives, trying to be "normal" and then I read things like this, that there are still people struggling out there, suffering even.

Ganbatte Japan. :)

[sandreen.livejournal.com]

Sho. :(

Thank you for translating.

[cresentruby.livejournal.com]

thank you for the translation

[iuuppanhut.livejournal.com]

Thank you for translating this :( I'm crying, too... that's why he looked so sad in ZERO T___T

[so-gracefull.livejournal.com]

Thank you for this translation. It's nice to read his thoughts on the earthquake, makes him more lovable. And I can't blame him for crying because the situation of the affected people is really heartbreaking.

[nur-amal.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing.It makes me cry as he is in such a cold and dark place..It makes me cry to see all the victims...it makes me cry to see the affected areas...

[tomatoloves.livejournal.com]

thanks for the translation. (:

[ayuchanoh.livejournal.com]

woa thank you.... it's just... too sad.

[kiki-junnino89.livejournal.com]

Sho, you're such an awesome person! T_T Thanks so much for translating this!

[tink-chan.livejournal.com]

thanks for this translation. It's so sad to read....May I translate it in french?

[zomboid.livejournal.com]

Yes, but I have no idea if I translated it correctly. If you'd like to translate from Japanese instead, I'd be more than happy to provide the raw.

[smurfette-love.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for translating this. Just reading this made me cry. It is heartbreaking to read that he is crying too and that he is worried.

I would like to know what's "let's step forward" in Japanese?

[zomboid.livejournal.com]

He actually did a word play here, instead of using 頑張ろう, he used 踏ん張ろう, and they have similar pronunciation (ganbarou vs. funbarou.) The second ganbarou means to persist, stand strong. It's actually a translation error on my part cause I did this in a hurry. It's fixed now. I apologize for this oversight.

[a-cheshire-grin.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for the translation!
Sho's message touched me deeply. Even when I'm not in Japan, I felt much like he did the last few days - crying, hoping, praying!

I hope, that Japan will be able to leave those dark days behind them!!
I hope, that the people will be able to step forward into a bright future!!

[patranitara.livejournal.com]

thank you for translating.

i love you, sho

[arashiamnos.livejournal.com]

Thank you for translating this.
Ganbatte Japan!

[kurata-kasuki.livejournal.com]

thanks for this ^^

[belalangchan.livejournal.com]

its so sad..n encouraging..

[adeleja.livejournal.com]

awww sho. thank you very much for sharing this.

[namm-0069.livejournal.com]

:'( i totally get it
be strong and keep walking, japan!
i, too, will do whatever i can to support you guys
always pray for japan!

[yachiichan.livejournal.com]

Thank you soo much for sharing this.
It really breaks my heart to actually read sho's views on the earthquake and to also see those heartbreaking images of Japan :( Ganbatte ~~

[lanina mercado (from livejournal.com)]

I'm so sad for what happened.,I hope everything will be alright, and japan will get up from this tragedy. pray for japan.

[a-horsie.livejournal.com]

Very touching words from Sho.

Thanks for translating it.

[enneagram-four.livejournal.com]

hope everything resolve soon. cant imagine the pain and suffer going on.
Ganbare Nippon!

[filia-bona.livejournal.com]

Thanks a looooooooooot~ for ur quick translation :3
I was pleased to read his update~ he's so caring~♥