#fortte

Follila- FORTTE

Fortissimo Otome Game soundtrack

Hi. I’m still alive. Just unmotivated and uninspired thanks to finishing college and trying to get my adult life together. Here are a few things that you can expect from me this year (hopefully):

1) Continuation of UTAPRI fanfic, “Apeiro’s Light: The Beginning!” Due to rapidly unfortunately outgrowing this franchise because of time and schooling making me lose interest, I may have to break my promise and end the series after Season 1 that follows the anime. If I truly followed my original plan of actually going with the whole anime series, my finishing the series with last the same span as UTAPRI, and that is something that I can’t nor no desire to do. I’m sorry. I’m not the same 17 year old student who admired Jinguji Ren anymore. I’m a 23 year old recent graduate just trying to find the will to be excited about life and adulting inspiration.

2) I may or may not start a BroCon fanfic. Again, the stories I make in my head are long, and with my time limitations and current attempts to get the creative juices flowing, I can’t guarantee that the story I start will be completely finished or I only leave it at Season 1. The story is meant to cross into Fortte too since it features Fuuto as a main character. We shall see.

3) Though I don’t plan on making a fanfic for this one because the world and logic is that much larger for me to work with, I am revamping my KHR OC with more detailed information. If I have the time, I may every now and then slip in mini stories and simple illustrations to provide substance without going full-fledge with it. I’m currently working on my OC’s information which is a BIOGRAPHY, so you might be able to read that first if interested.

After the events of chapter 29, Fuuto has moved out of the mansion and is living alone in a room prepared by his agency.

At the company, Fuuto has a brief exchange with some of his band members, confirming that there is some discord within. He is waiting for the lifts when his band member, Seike Ryo, confronts him about why he is the only member who isn’t coming to the team dinner tonight and begs him to come in a pathetic way making Fuuto wish his female fans could see him like this. Fuuto is the only member who didnt make time in his schedule for it and he always does whatever he wants. Fuuto says he has other things to do but Ryo grabs his arm and wont let him go. He reveals the reason for the team dinner is that they were told their teamwork hasnt been good lately. Fuuto knows this but still says he is busy and he didnt mean to skip the dinner this time. Ryo reveals that their team leader Akaboshi Eiichiro is too nice to say it but actually wants to have a serious talk with Fuuto, but Fuuto says if that’s the case they should do it on his schedule. He starts to leave but suddenly Akaboshi appears, he scolds them for arguing in such a public place where people might see them. Ryo tells him that Fuuto doesn’t plan to come to dinner, so he’s trying to force him to come. Eiichiro understands and tells him to first let go of Fuuto. After a while, Fuuto explains that actually he got called to go to an urgent job only an hour ago and was told to fit the directors schedule. Ryo didn’t hear about this because Eiichiro was busy before and couldn’t tell him in the short amount of time. Eiichiro apologises to Fuuto and tells him to go so he isnt late. Fuuto says that the person who should apologise isn’t Eiichiro. Right before he leaves Eiichiro tells Fuuto that he still wants to have a talk with him and that he hopes Fuuto can understand how important it is. 

When Fuuto gets upstairs, he’s determined to make the shot in one take to impress the director. As he walks into the meeting room he sees Iori sitting down, thinking he has such bad luck today. 

Iori asks him if he’s still working and says he’s working hard. Fuuto initially planned to focus and stay in the mood for his next job, but after hearing this he cant help himself. He sarcastically says that Iori is also working hard, he’s still at the office. Iori has a photoshoot tomorrow and is staying back to learn more about the job. Fuuto keeps sarcastically saying “Wooooooowwwwww you’re working soooooo harddddd” and Iori says it’s just his job and he’s trying to fulfil what they want from the model. Fuuto tells him to work hard and then says that within Iori’s work there is also the job that he stole from Fuuto so if he doesnt work hard that would be a problem. Iori disagrees that he stole the job he says that he was chosen because he was better as a model. He says that in this world, the best person gets the job and that if Fuuto’s job ended up with Iori it wasn’t because he “snatched it away”. Fuuto is shook by this. 

Fuuto is his little brother and he’s about to go to a job so Iori doesn’t want to say things that will hurt him, but he tells Fuuto that it’s bad to look away from reality. Iori says that from an outside perspective, within the idol group FORTTE, Fuuto isn’t the best singer, or the best dancer. Even though he’s able to become a celebrity because of FORTTE he doesn’t appreciate it and only clashes with other members. He can’t admit that Iori is a better model than him and although he’s a great actor he stays in the same spot, relying on only his own ability, does he really believe he can become a world class actor? Iori tells him that if he continues in this way there will be a day when he wont receive jobs anymore. 

Fuuto is completely shocked that Iori is talking down to him like this. Iori says that he’s very worried about him. Fuuto tells him to do whatever he likes and that he doesn’t care what Iori thinks, the person who decides how good he is is not him. Iori thinks its a pity that Fuuto doesn’t realise that acting this way only causes the people who care about him to be sad.  Fuuto doesn’t reply as he walks away.

Back in his room Fuuto cant sleep. He’s living in a tiny apartment from his agency where the bed takes up almost the entire room. It’s a far cry from his place at Sunrise Residence but he doesnt mind since he’s only there to sleep. His head feels heavy. He gets up and drinks a bottle of water in one go

On the TV theres a man whos acting very suspiciously and looks like a dangerous person. Fuuto is happy about this, he thinks about how many people would recognise him as Asakura Fuuto if he just stepped out onto the street. Suddenly he gets angry remembering what Iori said about being able to be a celebrity because of FORTTE. However he can’t deny that this might be the case. In the past he was famous because of being a FORTTE member. He worries if he can continue acting like he is now, even he already knew it within himself. Originally he didn’t want to become an idol, he was just using it as a stepping stone into acting, but the only reason he gets acting jobs now is BECAUSE he’s an idol. In order to do what he loves he has to work hard doing what he hates. His rooms is scattered with movies he requested. Even yesterday he was watching movies in order to try improve his acting skills. 

While he’s thinking of all this, his hand accidentally touches a certain DVD. He forgot that he even requested it. He hasn’t seen this movie since he watched it with Ema 2 years ago. He remembers how he felt when he told her his dreams on her narrow bed, when he spent time with her at the cultural festival and when he saw her under the cherry blossom tree at school. He puts on the DVD, as he watches the actor sleeping, he remembers what he said to her “What I really want to become is an actor.” It’s something he said from the heart.

Suddenly its clear to him. What he did before, what he needs to do now. He turns off the movie, he doesn’t need it anymore. In the reflection of the TV he can see his face. It’s a mess right now but his eyes have changed. Even in the dark he knows they’re shining with determination. 

Fuuto Monologue: 

“I’ll concede to you, Onee-san.

You really pulled one over me. 

I’ll definitely repay you.

Hi everyone, I love brothers conflict and it bothered me so much that this volume had so little information. I tried really hard and finally found a japanese summary of chapters which I have done my best to write into english. Hope you all enjoy, this focuses on Iori and Fuuto’s conflicts in the entertainment industry, as well as what drove Fuuto to try to do bad things to Ema.

Chapter 27 Ema is with her friend Maho chan who loves FORTTE and has given up on real men. She shows Ema pictures of the idol Fuuto on her phone. It is revealed that a FORTTE member actually attends Ema’s university and students sometimes see him around.

Then in the library, Ema meets a member of Fuutos band, Seike Ryo. She overhears something about disbandment rumours due to Fuuto. 

After her lecture Ema recieves a phone call from Louis (jesus this was translated as Yayoi and I had the hardest time figuring out who it was until he calls her Chi). The caller says "I wondered if I should say, but I saw it, in fact ..." but Fuuto shows up and grabs her from behind. He tells whoever was on the phone that she is busy with him and hangs up. He tells her he's short on time but he still came to play with Ema at university. The FORTTE event went well btw. It’s Fuutos first day off in a long time and he has many things he wants to do.

They are eating in a restuarant/dining hall. Fuuto takes Ema’s phone and gives her special service by taking a selfie with her. Ema zones out while he’s talking to him but he’s in such a good mood that he says he can’t be angry even if he tried. Meanwhile his phone has been getting non stop messages which he keeps ignoring. Finally, he wonders why he’s suddenly getting all these phone calls, especially when its his day off. Fuuto gets a mail from his office. After reading it his expression completely changes. He stands up and slams money on the table and takes Ema away walking briskly. They either arrive at Shibuya Station.

Looking up, on one of the huge monitors they sees an ad showing a male model. They can’t see who it is though. Ema realises the ad is for the famous perfume brand that was originally for Fuuto.  Neither Ema nor Fuuto know the true identity of the model who took the advert before now. Its apparently an attractive mature and god-like advert. They show his legs, hips, hands, collar, and gradually even the familiar double rolled silver chain (I assume the cross). Seeing the chain Ema realises who it is. Fuuto is still looking at the advert gasps when it is shown to be Iori. Ema realises this is what the phone call was about. 

Chapter 28 The two are shell shocked by what they've seen. Fuuto goes to his office and Ema heads home.At home she finds Louis has made hot chocolate. He fills her in and indeed what he was calling about was Iori. The other brothers have no clue about what happened with Iori at Christmas and strangling Kaname so they're still wondering if something is wrong and what. Although Louis doesnt know the details he seems aware that Ema is part of the reason Iori left the house. He basically tells her that its not her fault (the translation is very confusing sorry).

Ema sees Masaomi on the terrace, he has heard about Iori from Ukyou. Apparently Iori doesnt want to return home. Ema wants him to return home but Masaomi also says that its best if they can get along but its also normal for boys to leave home at the right age and that it is a good experience to live alone at least once. Hikaru comes along and says something confusing (bad translation) about Fuuto and hurting rivals but also hurting Ema in the process. 

4 days later, Ema is waitng for Iori outside. She’s not sure if hes’s coming but he’s very punctual so she will know if he decides not to come. When he sees her he’s smiling warmly. Turns out Ema passed a note to Iori through Louis, the note only had a date, place and time. They take a walk. Iori suddenly bows to Ema and starts talking. He says he lost his sanity last year and apologises. He's starting to walk thanks to her. He says that if he can, he’d like to start over more than anything. He gives her a bracelet as an apology present and puts it on her left wrist. The bracelet has a silver chain, its a normal accessory but somehow it still feels like a restraint. Iori has another photoshoot after this so he has to leave. Ema asks if he will return home where everyone is waiting for him but Iori smiles/laughs and says that he wont be returning home. He just came to give Ema the gift. 

Back at home Ema is watching a movie recommended by Maho chan. Fuuto rings the doorbell. He looks a bit weird, his words are even thornier than usual. He turns off the TV and sits on the bed, complaining that even though he does things properly he is condemned and he doesnt know what his office or even his fellow members are thinking. He even mentions quitting. 

Suddenly Fuuto kisses Ema and pushes her onto the bed. He is being very forceful with her and when she tries to scream for help he covers her mouth, saying “Please dont do that, I like you. I don’t care what happens. Instead, I’ll make you only my own.” Ema continues to struggle and Fuuto takes his shirt off in desperation. In her fear she to squeeze out a single word “stop”. Fuuto stops, asking “Do you hate me so much? Why do you also refuse me? Everything is bad, I’m overreacting.”

Fuuto stops for the time being, Ema who has calmed down a little decides to counterattack. They settle down at first, trying to arrange the situation. Ema thinks that Fuuto’s anger has fallen wildly. She tells him that if he really wants to act this way then to do it.

Fuuto on the other hand seems to have reacted to those words in a certain way because before Ema realises, Fuuto’s figure and even his clothes have disappeared. As he’s leaving the apartment, Ema hears Fuuto yelling “What are you looking at?! Buzz off!”.

3 weeks pass, Christmas and New Years are skipped by. Fuuto left the house after what happened. Ema doesn't know where he went, but knows he's still working from watching TV. Ema is preparing dinner with Ukyou. Hikaru enters, he talks about Fuuto, Ema realises it was him who saw Fuuto leaving her room. He gives Ema a card with the address of his apartment and tells her to go there.

At Hikaru's apartment Ema runs into Kaname. His hair colour and style are different, and he seems to have gotten thinner. They're shocked to see each other. Hikaru returns and reveals the fact that Fuuto tried to have his way with Ema. Of course Kaname is surprised, and Hikaru says “The Pandora Box has been opened by Fuuto.” He comments that all this while, everyone had been chasing after Ema in a civil manner… But what if they try another way, like forcing themselves completely on Ema? 

Kaname punches Hikaru for saying this, but Hikaru is not upset by this. Instead saying the Ema “Brocon is getting more interesting now and you’re going to change into a stronger, more beautiful woman. This is what happens when you want a woman to love you.” 

HI!!!! I ACTUALLY! FORGOT!! THE EXACT AGE!!