JKT48 2nd Gen Audition Final in Japan – Translation

Due to the original uploader decided to make the videos private, then this translation purpose is for archiving just in case another uploader decided to upload the videos. Credits to Japarta-san whom re-uploaded the videos via MediaFire for us to translate.

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Segment 1
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Narrator : In the previous episode, all the 2nd generation finalist have been gone through the training phase. And they..
ALL : Ready to go to Japan!
Narrator : After going through the dance, vocal and Japanese culture introduction training, all the finalist is now ready for the final audition in Japan. And this is the snippet of their activities just before their departure.

[Snippets of the girls]

Ajun : Viewers! we are back at JKT48 2nd Generation Audition Final in Japan! Obviously still with me Ajun Perwira. Too bad Wenda is currently extremely busy with the schedule so she couldn’t make it here. Anyway, why your eyes is bloodshot ?
Sisil : I just…kinda missed my Mom
Novinta : Yup, Although I’m this kinda Macho-like girl, I’m really close with my Mom..so…yeah
Ajun : How about you ? you gonna live 4 days far from your mom
Octi : God, I kinda miss her already
Ajun : Relax girls, we’re gonna have fun there, we’re gonna reach for our dreams!
Ajun : So viewers, don’t go anywhere, we’re gonna check-in in just a few moments and Japan.., here we come! So stay tune on JKT48 2nd Generation Final Audition in Japan!

Ratu : Hey guys, look, I have a doll here. Wanna know what kind of a doll is this ? this is the same exact doll that my Dad gave my Mom when they’re not married yet. My Mom gave it to me, so this is my favorite doll. Mom, Dad, wish me luck in Japan okay ?

Narrator : After going through 7 hours of flight, the finalist arrived in Japan

Ajun : Alright viewers, after 7 hours of cartwheeling, squat jumping in the plane, here we are in Japan, in Narita International Airport.
Ajun : It’s very cold in here, I didn’t expected it to be this cold looking at how bright the sun is. 13 Celsius degree, I cannot imagine how cold it will be in the night. I really need a woman warmth bwa ha ha ha (Evil Laugh).

Ajun : Olive, why are you crying ? is this happiness tears or sadness tears ?
Novinta : It’s her dream to come here since she’s like…
Olive : 4
Novinta : Yeah, since she’s 4 years old, so yeah..

Narrator : From the airport, they are going straight to their hotel. But..no time for a rest yet, the girls will need to go to the Indonesian Embassy in Japan ASAP.

Della : Hello Guys, we have checked-in in the hotel. After this, we gonna go to the Indonesian Embassy. This is the reason why I wore a batik now. Let’s go!

Narrator : It’s such an honor for the 2nd generation finalist to be able to visit the Indonesian Embassy in Japan. They also got a chance to sing in front of the Ambassador.

Ajun : Viewers, I’m currently really excited since I got this particular chance to meet the ambassador together with the finalists!

Ambassador M.Lutfi : Welcome to Japan. Currently you are in the vicinity of The Republic of Indonesia located in Japan. I’m the ambassador and currently, you are in your homeland although this building vicinity is not as big as the real homeland -smile-. You, my children, not only representing Indonesia as a nation, but you also representing Indonesians in Japan. So please, show your courtesy, show Indonesian politeness.

Alicia : Hello Guys, we have visited the Embassy and it was such an experience! We met the ambassador and we sing along with him! I will never forget this moment ever. And now we’re gonna visit the AKB48 Cafe! Let’s go!

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Segment 2
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Dellia : To become a JKT48 member and to go to Japan is my dream. And I’m now in Japan and I will never ever waste this chance, I can do it!

Narrator : The finalists are heading straight now to AKB48 Cafe & Shop in Akihabara. In there, we could eat and bought many AKB48 merchandises! The waitress there wear AKB48-like costume you know!

Ajun : And here we are! AKB48 Cafe & Shop! While waiting for the AKB48 theater schedule, let’s have a talk over a cup of coffee here first. I bet it’s gonna exciting! Arigatou Gozaimasu!
Annisa : Minnasan! We’re in the cafe right now! look what I get~

Ajun : Holy cow, I’m freezing! I left my Jacket at the hotel.. Anyway, after this, we’re gonna go to Tokyo Tower, Tokyo’s most famous landmark.

Ajun : Yaaay! Relax! Hold ‘yer horses! We’re here at Tokyo Tower! Tokyo’s landmark. As if you went to Jakarta, you have to visit Monas. And in Tokyo, You have to visit the awesome Tokyo Tower!
Della : To be honest with you I have a fear for heights…But since this is my first time in Japan, I have to and I want to go up there.

Narrator : Tokyo Tower is located in Shiba Park-Tokyo, Japan. It reached 332.6 M in height and one of the highest building in the world. This tower is well known as Tokyo’s symbol and tourist attraction rather than its real function as a transmitter tower.

Della : I was scared to death at first, but after seeing this beautiful scenery, I kinda forget how scared I was! I’m really happy!

Ajun : It’s scary! Look at how high we are now, it’s around 333 M or something. Can you imagine how tall this tower is ?

Narrator : All the finalist is now going straight to Odaiba. An artificial land in Tokyo Gulf. In Odaiba, we could see the cool looking Rainbow Bridge, Liberty statue replicate and the cruiser sailing in middle of the night, isn’t that romantic ?

Ajun : Viewers! Whoa, It’s so hot in here! [TN : The irony of freezing…]
Ajun : We’re now in Odaiba! Look at the view! it’s amazing! It’s so romantic here. Look the cruiser, look at the Liberty statue, and we have Suramadu Bridge!
The Girls : NOOO! Wrong! Wrong!
Ajun : I mean Rainbow Bridge. So how’s the scenery ?
The Girls : Awesome!
Rona : Makes me wanna say I LOVE YOU~
All : Aww~
Ajun : All right! How about some pictures now!

Kariin : [inaudible due to the wind] … But we will prove that we can do this, please wish me luck!

Ajun : Viewers! I’m really happy right now since I’m in Akihabara in AKB48 theater. Curious what’s inside ? so without a further ado, let’s take a look!
Ajun : Whoa..wow…holy.. Viewers, look, apparently before we could enter the theater, there’s a special room where you could buy AKB48 merchandises. Let’s see what kind of merchandises they have here.
Ajun : And here’s the theater! Let’s get in! Whoa..wow…wow..WOW!

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Segment 3
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Alicia : I’ve made it this far and I won’t disappoint my parents and all those who have supported me. I will pass the final test!

Narrator : Before the final, the finalist is given a chance for a shopping frenzy. Let’s see what will the girls bought

Annisa : Hello guys, now we are in Harajuku, this is the place I really wanted to visit since a long time ago. In here we could see people cosplaying, fashionable guy and girls and there are even some who really loved anime here. And this is one of the most popular place you could reached via the Harajuku JR Station.

Ajun : Konnichiwa, how are you viewers ? We meet again in JKT48 2nd Generation Audition Final in Japan. And this is the second day. You could see many fashionable people here since we are in Harajuku! There are a lot of amazing stores here, so…let’s get inside one of the stores! How about Kiddy Land ? let’s get in!

Thalia Ivanka : I bought this, and this is uh…like a mobile phone I mean you know that a mobile phone got an earphone input ?

Nadhifa : Oh my, I ended up buying so much things. I bought things for my family back at home. For my dad, my mom, my little brother, my big brother and also some for my friends in school. I bought T-shirt, Japanese style fan umm..what else…Bag and snacks. It is really exciting. Well, while I’m in Japan, might as well go with full throttle~

Putri : I don’t bring much money. To be honest, I really want to do some shopping. But I don’t want to burden my parents more than this. I kinda depressed to see how much some of my friends spends their money buying things, but I’m here to fight, I’m here to make my Mom and Dad happy. Dad spent his energy working hard for me and it’s time for me to repay it. I want to fight, I want to pass the final audition.

Sinta : I’m very nervous now, hope I could make it through
Yona : It’s a mix feeling, between nervous, scared while I really-really want to pass this audition. I wish all of us could pass this audition. We already fight together since the very beginning.
Thalia Ivanka : I should be optimist right ? right ? But I’m not..dang..
Sisil : Holy cow my heart..I thought we were going here to.. to.. play with the boat out there!

[TN : Yup, we’ve found our airhead ladies and gentlemen..]

Ajun : What’s the matter ?
Ajun : Why are you crying ?
Ajun : It’s not yet the final.
Ajun : Have a faith okay (He actually said “Semangat” here, an equivalent to “Ganbare”), you’ve prayed right ? you could do it.
Ajun : Okay ? You’ve gone this far, how many months have you trained ? So you’ll have to give it your best okay ?
Nadila : Thanks Kak (Kak, an equivalent to “Niichan” here or “Senpai”)
Ajun : Stop crying okay ?

Halimah : It’s been two days already, I missed my Mom. I’ve promised my Dad to make my Mom happy. I will fight here for you Mom, I just want to make you happy Mom. I love you Mom, please pray for me Mom, I love you Mom. I’m sorry for everything Mom..

Ajun : Viewers, now I’m in Shibaura Studio for the final JKT48 2nd Generation conclusion. They will meet AKB48 and JKT48 producer, Mr. Akimoto Yasushi. Without further ado, here’s the JKT48 2nd Generation Final in Japan.

Narrator : The most awaited moment have come, the final audition.

Novinta : If you cried, your voice gonna shaky in front of the judges. If you failed the audition due to your shaky voice, you’re the one who do the harm yourself.

[Audition Snippet]

Ajun : Hello girls, you’ve done well in front of Mr. Akimoto Yasushi and now it’s time for the announcement of who gonna passed the audition and becoming one of JKT48 member.

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Segment 4
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Ajun : Hello girls, you’ve done well in front of Mr. Akimoto Yasushi and now it’s time for the announcement of who gonna passed the audition and becoming one of JKT48 member.
Ajun : Whether you win or lose, it doesn’t matter. This is a competition. You girls who doesn’t even know each other before, now have become the best of friends and perhaps, you’ve found your place in your new family here. I’m so proud to see you supporting each others, like when Sinka cried, Novi is so caring towards her. You girls hug your crying friends, cheering them up together.
Ajun : Now, I want you to look at the girls around you. That’s your new friends. Will they passed this final, or..perhaps..you’re the one who failed in the final. Once again, this is a competition. There will be winners or losers. So I want you to start praying now, I hope whatever the result is, it’s going to be the best decision for you girls. Semangat! Ganbatte!

[Announcement by Mr. Inao Jiro]

JI : And this is the last number – 22
JI : Okay, and the rest of you..
JI : PASSED!

Akimoto Yasushi : Everyone, congratulations. From 31 participants, 31 passed which means all of you passed. I’ve found all the 31 of you, 31 diamonds. Each one of you have their own charm and I want to bet to this 31 girls. You all are like flower seeds. From those seeds, leaves will grow and I really can’t wait to see the blooming flowers. Bloom your flower petals with your own color. Congratulations.

Nakagawa Haruka : Selamat Siang Semuanya. Nama saya Haruka. Senang…no no no. Saya senang karena bisa bertemu dengan kalian. (Good day all, My name is Haruka. Happy…no no no. I’m really happy to be able to meet with you all)

ALL : YAAAY!

Nakagawa Haruka : Since we gonna do our activities together soon, let’s do it with happiness and full spirit. I wish for your cooperation.

Takajo Aki : Memperkenalkan, Nama saya Takajo Aki. Congratulations everyone. I will join JKT48 on November and I will be in the same position as you. I don’t know JKT48 very well yet, but I will try hard. You will probably find some difficulties in the future, but I’m really sure there will be a lot of fun more more and more. That’s why, let’s make JKT48 a really fun place to stay. I wish for your cooperation. Thank you very much.

All the girls : We are JKT48 2nd Generation Member!

Narrator : In their last night in Japan, all the girls were ready to celebrate their success by cruising. A moment that they will never forget in their life.

[Kanpai and celebration snippet]

Ajun : Viewers, this is our last activity in Japan due to this is our last night in here. We are currently in place called Tennozou-Airu. And we have a very special moment to be able to enter this amazingly cool cruise ship, named Zeal Fleet.
Ajun : Girls! Are you having fun ?
ALL : Yeeaah!
Ajun : Anyway, this is our last night in Japan. Feel sad already ?
The girls : Aw maan….
Ajun : The girls suddenly doesn’t want to leave Japan, but oh well… I hope this night could left a deep impression to the girls heart.

[TN : Did I just sense his voice getting shaky a little bit when he said that ? ]

[Singing Shonichi]

Ajun : JKT48 2nd Generation Audition Final in Japan is over! If you have dreams, keep reaching out for it like these girls do! Good bye from me Ajun Perwira, and Good bye too from the 2nd generation member, See you again next time!

That’s it! The 2nd gen audition series is finished . Thanks to all the videos uploader for the 2nd generation audition! Good luck to the 2nd gen members! And Ajun, good job.