考えるだけでも忌まわしい。

The very thought is abhorrent to me.

真っ赤な手紙を忌々しげに見つめ、これが悪名高い赤紙ってヤツなのか？

I glare resentfully at the crimson letter, is this the infamous red-paper draft notice?

どう思うって・・・それじゃあ忌憚のない意見を言わせてもらうけどね。

What do I think, you say ... well then, I'll give you my candid opinion.