as ordinary people

Spring Troupe

Sakuya: I got you a shelf and a picture book I think you’d like, Citron-san! I hope you’ll display all the picture books I’ve given you up until now there.

Masumi: Citron said he wanted to play the violin together, so I brought mine too. At least for today I guess I can play with him until he’s satisfied.

Tsuzuru: I found a picture book with a sweet shrimp as its protagonist and thought to give it to him, but maybe it’ll make it hard for him to eat sushi after he reads it…?

Itaru: Today was Let’s Praise Citron Day. He said he wanted to be praised lots, so I praised him enough for a lifetime. “I’m proud of you just for being alive”, “Your existence itself is god-tier”… And other such lines.

Citron: For every congratulation I get, I give back with a hug! Come, Director… Do not be shy and give me my congratulations, please!

Chikage: Happy birthday, Citron. Your life will always be your own. Don’t ever forget that even if your position is different, you have friends and family that are willing to be there for you if you’re ever in trouble.

Summer Troupe

Tenma: We’re having a manzai competition? Maybe I’ll participate too, then… Huh, your partner will always be Citron…!? I’m not so sure anyone other than Tsuzuru-san can handle all that... 

Yuki: At Citron’s request, I made Citron Jr. a sweet shrimp outfit for this year’s costume change. Isn’t the tail design cute?

Muku: For Citron-sama’s birthday this year, I’ve planned a ball and then a tea party! I’ve made a lot of preparations, so I hope he’ll have lots of fun…

Misumi: This year I made lots of onigiri for your birthday onigiri! They all have different sizes and fillings, so you can start from whichever triangle you like~

Kazunari: I think we should do the Hit-and-cover rock-paper-scissors tournament we couldn’t do before for RonRon’s birthday! I’ll go ask him if he wants to real quick~!

Kumon: Happy birthday, Citron-san! … We’re having a dance-off? Alright! I’ll take you on with the skills I’ve honed during our performance and the school festival!

Autumn Troupe

Banri: We can go for karaoke anytime, so wouldn’t doin’ something else this year be better? Welp, it’s your birthday, so I don’t mind goin’ along with what you wanna do.

Juza: << Happy birthday, Citron-san. I hope when I can speak fluid Zahran—>>...? Why are you laughing…? Did I say something weird?

Taichi: Since it’s your birthday, we rented a karaoke room with a big screen and a projector! Let’s get as hyped as we would during a live concert!

Omi: Do you remember that time you gave me an album full of pictures of me? This is my return gift for that. Seeing you all your big, bright smiles as I was putting it together made me smile too.

Sakyo: I was wonderin’ why we’ve been gettin’ all these luxury items, but they’re all addressed to Citron. I dunno how I feel about having connections to a celeb, but… Havin’ a point of reference for what it’s like ain’t bad.

Azami: Happy birthday, Citron-san. … You wanna have a rap battle against me? I don’t know what’s gotten into you all of a sudden, but… I accept your challenge. Let’s do this, yo!

Winter Troupe

Tsumugi: I really liked Citron-kun’s butler performance. You could tell he’s been doing it for a long time, and that he wanted to support and save the Beast King no matter what.

Tasuku: Citron said he wanted his present to be us playing embalmers. I was thinking of preparing myself for it now. If I’m gonna do it, I might as well go all out, after all.

Hisoka: Happy birthday, Citron. I’ve practiced our new dance, so I can dance it for you anytime. … Let’s go to the park, then. I’ll dance the Dance of Shrimp and Guimave for you.

Homare: I requested of Citron-kun to come up with a birthday haiku for himself, and it was nothing short of brilliant! I gifted him my own haiku as well, of course.

Azuma: Here you go, Prince. I got us tickets to a kabuki performance for your birthday. Would you like to go on a date with me?

Guy: Happy birthday, Citronia. I would like to give you this bouquet of jasmines. There is no greater happiness for me than being able to celebrate my friend’s birthday as we’re surrounded by this fragrance.

NOTES

(1) kumon is referencing +3ghosts (link to ep 1 on yaycupcake) and the st flora & tsukushi high spotlight! (link to the prologue by ichinisankaku here)

Spring Troupe

Sakuya: Tasuku-san came to watch my guest performance! When we got back to the dorm, he gave me all sorts of feedback… We ended up talking all night.

Masumi: I bought curry bread from a bakery that’s been getting more popular lately. It’s their specialty, apparently. I got one for you… and some for the others, too.

Tsuzuru: The Fairy boys, Fushimi-san included, had a barbecue party! Problem is, it ended up helping with my material gathering, so… I ended up writing a bunch.

Itaru: Can you imagine what happens once you get your driver’s license? You become the designated driver for the holidays… Well, I don’t mind driving around that much. But I can’t stand these damn traffic jams…

Citron: I bumped into Homare while I was playing with the children in the shopping district! The children really enjoyed the collaboration of Homare’s poems and my dance!

Chikage: I used to think the May blues were a strange thing to claim to have but… Seeing everyone enjoy Golden Week is making me understand it a little.

Summer Troupe

Tenma: I really liked how much meat we had at the Fairy uni boys BBQ. The char-grilled cheeseburgers Omi-san made today were especially delicious.

Yuki: I binged that drama I wanted to watch. You know, the one Taichi and Tenma were in. It’s not so bad to spend the holidays relaxing every once in a while.

Muku: I went to the aquarium with Misumi-san! There were penguins there… It made me miss Ikura-kun. I wonder how he’s doing?

Misumi: I went to the aquarium with Muku today! The Veiltail angelfish seemed to be doing well~ And he was so triangular~

Kazunari: I went to a resort with Azuu. It was surrounded by nature and super refreshing, so I highly recc it! OFC, we got to hang and do our shopping too, it was super dope~!

Kumon: The Fairy boys barbecue was CRAZY fun! Omi-san looked like a real stall owner while making the yakisoba, it was so cool~ You should join us next time, Director!

Autumn Troupe

Banri: I met up with Sakuya after his performance and we went out to eat together. Hearing him talk about the play he’s in has got me itching to act.

Juza: I went to the barbecue and everything was delicious. Especially the roasted marshmallows we had at the end… I ate almost all of ‘em myself.

Taichi: The Fairy uni boys had a barbecue! We played a game where we put wasabi on one of the grilled meats and one of us would have to eat it and, well, I was the unlucky winner…

Omi: The meat grilled over the fire Taichi and Kumon started tasted great. We took a lot of pictures with our cameras too. It was a satisfying barbecue.

Sakyo: Lots of people stayed here durin’ the long holidays, so the courtyard and attic were noisy… Well, I guess us adults havin’ a drinking party weren’t any better, huh.

Azami: I went back home and ate out with Ken-san. Most of the time shitty Sakyo’s there too and gets in our way, but… I’m glad I got to relax with just Ken-san.

Winter Troupe

Tsumugi: I dropped by my parents’ house and spent some time with Zabi. My grandmother gave me lots of sweets again, so I’ll share them with everyone.

Tasuku: I went to see the play Sakuma is appearing in, and I learned a lot from the wide range of acting and direction. I plan to ask Sakuma more about it when he gets back.

Hisoka: The streets are less crowded this time of year, so it’s easier to go to sweets shops. I went around town with Juza and got a lot of marshmallows… I’m satisfied.

Homare: I’d decided to take a walk to refresh myself from work, and I happened upon Citron-kun playing with the children in the shopping district! I joined them for a while, and I enjoyed myself immensely.

Azuma: Kazu and I started talking about going to a resort during Golden Week, so we decided to go for it on the spot. We spent our time relaxing, it was quite fun.

Guy: Thankfully, the bar was as busy as always during Golden Week. Our regulars kept on coming, of course… But I am especially happy about the troupe members coming by to visit as well.

Backstage

Matsukawa: Let us express our gratitude to everyone in the world who works hard during Golden Week! Especially me!

Tetsuro: I went to… the Sengoku History Museum… Oh… This is… a souvenir… a wooden sword…

Akashi: Everything is crowded during Golden Week. Staying in and watching my oshi’s stream is the most relaxing thing for me…

Rento: I went ta all sortsa places, ‘n suddenly Golden Week was over… Holidays sure are fleetin’~

Spring Troupe

Sakuya: I heard that cleaning up brings you luck, so I swiped the dorm clean! I hope I can gift Itaru-san an SSR now!

Masumi: Going to the arcade with Itaru today. I can’t afford to slip up my controls, so I practiced whenever I was free. Now all that’s left is to crush him.

Tsuzuru: After all the stories I’ve heard, I’m starting to understand how hard it is to be a working adult, so today I’ll be as nice as I ca– …Wait, already!? Well, I guess I’ll play along.

Itaru: If my younger self saw me gaming with so many people, I bet he’d be shocked. I can’t say this out loud, but… I’m super happy.

Citron: Dear…! No, I will not scold you, no matter how much you whale today. You keep drawing dupes, but I will cheer you ooon…

Chikage: If I say too much you’ll cringe, so I’ll stop myself. Either way, keep treating me well. Despite it all, you’ve become a part of my daily life.

Summer Troupe

Tenma: Itaru-san bought a product I did a commercial for and DMed me about it on LIME, and that actually made me pretty happy. He laid it on thick with the praises, though.

Yuki: Here, your gift. I made outfits for the Knight of the Round plushie I gave you before. There’s two styles: Cool and Cute.

Muku: Happy birthday! Itaru-san, you’re as sparkly and cool as the day we met! I’ll look up to you forever!

Misumi: It’s Itaru’s birthday, so I prepared a triangle pizza to celebrate! There’s a pretty triangle drawn on the box too~

Kazunari: I finished Itarun’s BD vid♪ I was polishing it until the last min, so it’s prolly the best one I’ve made yet! Let’s toast and watch it together RN~!

Kumon: The chuunibyou lines you come up with are super ultra cool…! I’m nowhere near your level, so I’ll keep referencing you, Master!

Autumn Troupe

Banri: Here ya go. Your fave pizza and cola. You’ll prolly be gamin’ all night long, so I got ‘em ready for you. Consider it one of your B-Day gifts

Juza: I’ve been recommendin’ that you work out, but what you needed was to relax, huh. In that case, sugar’s the way to go. How about that extra sweet red bean soup from last time– No?

Taichi: Wanna play the sitting zombie game at the arcade together? I wanna show you my skills!

Omi: Here you go, Itaru-san. I made a felt mascot of the Knight of the Round. Let me know if you have any other requests.

Sakyo: Lookin’ at Chigasaki makes me feel like an idiot for running away from the things I love usin’ age as an excuse. Not sayin’ that he’s a good role model or anythin’.

Azami: How the hell is your skin always so soft when you’re always stayin’ up and binging junk food… Oh, this ain’t a reason to slack on your skincare.

Winter Troupe

Tsumugi: The strawberries in the garden turned out really nice. I’ll give you the ones with the best color and shape for your birthday, Itaru-kun. I’m sure they’ll be sweet and delicious.

Tasuku: It’s Chigasaki’s birthday. I’m glad just playing WinEle is enough for him… But it probably wouldn’t hurt to find a nice shop and take him out.

Hisoka: It’s your birthday, but you aren’t making a lot of requests… Are you holding back? I’ll do anything so long as you give me marshmallows. Not the family pack ones, though.

Homare: You appeared to be fond of the Suzaku figurine I gave you before, so I shall gift you a Suzaku decoration this time! Do display it in your room.

Azuma: I was going to get you some liquor for your birthday because I wanted to see you drunk, but I decided to get you some snacks you can eat at night instead. Don’t stay up late too often.

Spring Troupe

Sakuya: I’m really glad we found your coin, Chikage-san! I really think this is the best coin for our coin battles. I’m sure it’s lucky!

Masumi: I came up with a magic trick for you. Like this… Here, spices for your birthday. I got better at magic tricks thanks to you, so. … Thanks.

Tsuzuru: I might try reading some books to help with gettin’ people to open up. I wanna use them to interview Chikage-san next time he’s the lead. 

Itaru: Do you remember when I told you that I was glad you’re my roommate? That’s still true. … Keep growing older together with me, right here in this place.

Citron: I got a recipe that is very popular in Zahra to make for Chikage! It was hard to make because it has so many spices… I’m sorry if I got the measurements wrong!

Chikage: Thanks for celebrating my birthday. I’m not sure if I’m happy or embarrassed hearing my voice change with every year I say this. I wonder what I’ll sound like next year?

Summer Troupe

Tenma: There was a time when I got lost while overseas and had to ask a local for help. I think it’s thanks to the lessons you gave me that I had the courage to talk to them.

Yuki: I got you a glasses holder pin this year. The design goes well with suits, so I figured you could use it daily.

Muku: I heard that this bath salt helps relieve fatigue. You’re always working so hard, Chikage-san, so I hope this will help you relax…!

Misumi: I bought a mystery game called “Disappearance of the Triangle”, do you wanna play it together, Chikage? I hope we can find the culprit this time~

Kazunari: I used the art supplies Chika-chon gave me the other day to draw a chibi version of him, I wonder if he’ll like it?~ I’ll go give it to him!

Kumon: I was thinking of trying that super spicy ramen I saw a video about, but I’m kinda too nervous to do it alone, so…! Chikage-san! Do you wanna try it together?

Autumn Troupe

Banri: Chikage-san, wanna go to my favorite darts bar? I’m still pissed off you beat me, so I wanna challenge you again. Whaddya think?

Juza: I want to become a cool adult like Chikage-san. … Though I’m an adult myself now…  I’ll always look up to him.

Taichi: I bought a set of super spicy snacks from all over the world! But I bet Chikage-san could eat ‘em all like it’s nothing…!

Omi: Chikage-san, let me know if you ever need something delivered to your room. I get called over often, so I can bring it all at once. How about trying it out tonight?

Sakyo: Utsuki, I brought us some good dry sake . There’s still things I don’t know ‘bout you, but I do know you work hard. I’ll continue relyin’ on you.

Azami: Chikage-san… Happy birthday. What? I’m just keepin’ my distance so you won’t say anythin’ weird… Ahhhh, can’t hear you!

Winter Troupe

Tsumugi: Chikage-san, that murder mystery we played together was fun, wasn’t it? I happened to find one themed around a birthday, so how about we play it today?

Tasuku: You were a real help when you taught me card magic… I never got the chance to thank you for that, so maybe I’ll treat you to a meal today.

Hisoka: Here. You’ll drink, won’t you? For some reason you look like you want to talk to someone today, so I’ll listen. If I fall asleep halfway through… Sorry.

Homare: I shall film Chikage-kun’s birthday VLOG today! No need to hold back, now! … What? You would rather I pour us some tea, you say?

Azuma: I bought some nice sake, so how about we talk while we drink? I quite like listening to the stories you bring back from overseas.

Guy: Even the spring sunshine seems to be celebrating you, Utsuki. I would like to tell you to go easy on the spices today, but… They’re part of who you are, are they not?

NOTES:

(1) sakuya is referencing chikage's hide the reverse backstory, where kamekichi loses the coin sakuya and chikage usually do their coin battles with, you can read it here! (link)

(2) omi is referencing his line for itaru's birthday last year

Spring Troupe

Sakuya: As a fan of the scripts you write, I wrote you a fan letter! But it ended up really long… I’m a little embarrassed. 

Masumi: I think Tsuzuru has gotten better at taking care of himself than before. But there’s still times when he overdoes it, so I’ll keep watching over him for a little longer.

Tsuzuru: When everyone congratulates me for my birthday, it feels like the characters I’ve created are also congratulating me… I’ll think of this as one of the perks of being a scriptwriter.

Itaru: Happy birthday, Tsuzuru. Here’s your present… An anything ticket~ If you write down your wish and give it back to me, I might just grant it for you. … So long as it’s something realistic, obvs.

Citron: To celebrate Tsuzuru’s birthday… Drrrrrr, BAAAM! I have prepared Citron’s stageee~! Come, let us move up and start our manzai routine! … A script? We have no such thing!

Chikage: I think what you want the most is new ideas for your script, but… This year, I’ll give you a pink moon. Let me invite you to my special observatory.

Summer Troupe

Tenma: Happy birthday, Tsuzuru-san. Since you really don’t want any kind of gift, we’re just here at the cafeteria… But, well, we won’t be able to celebrate like this once we graduate.

Yuki: I want to make a costume for a darker white rabbit one day. You’ll wear it if I make it, right, Tsuzuru? It’ll include makeup, of course.

Muku: I wanted to help with your scriptwriting, Tsuzuru-san, so… I compiled this list of my shoujo manga recommendations! I hope it’ll be of help to you…!

Misumi: Thanks for waiting, Tsuzuru! I have a Super Sankaku-kun for you for sure this year~ …Oh, now that I look closer, this is Super Sankaku-chan! Sorry~

Kazunari: HBD Tsuzurun! TBH, I got you a kiiinda pricey pudding that’s supposed to be crazy delish, so let’s compare it to the one we usually eat!

Kumon: We wanted to celebrate Tsuzuru-san’s birthday at the uni too, so us Fairy guys have prepared all sorts of stuff! A birthday cake, a sash… Here’s hoping we pull it off!

Autumn Troupe

Banri: Happy B-Day, Tsuzuru. You’re prolly gonna be busy soon enough, so how ‘bout we go work part-time together before then? Can’t work at a beer garden this time of year, though.

Juza: Itaru-san told me creators’re happy to receive feedback on their work, so I made a collection of all the scripts you’ve written so far. It’s full of my gratitude for you, Tsuzuru-san.

Taichi: To show my gratitude to you… I got you an Akapoyo energy drink! It’s delicious and helps a ton with fatigue!

Omi: You make sure to include all our crazy requests in your scripts, you know? The best way to repay you for that is… a meal, obviously. Here, some yakisoba with ankake sauce.

Sakyo: Happy birthday, Minagi. Your kindness is a virtue, but you gotta start charging manuscript fees. Our scriptwriter ain’t some cheap supermarket guy.

Azami: Tsuzuru-san, lemme see you for a sec. …Yup, your complexion looks better with the blush. Today’s your day, so you better deck yourself out.

Winter Troupe

Tsumugi: I never thought I’d be playing a character whose ex-wife ran away from him. That was a refreshing and interesting experience. Thanks, Tsuzuru-kun.

Tasuku: Happy birthday, Minagi. Some of the guys from the gas station were talking about celebrating your birthday too. We might have to go for drinks at some point.

Hisoka: I’ll give you a fluffy blanket, Tsuzuru. It’s the same one I use, and it helps me sleep well. … But maybe you shouldn’t use it while writing.

Homare: I always find great inspiration from our activities as the literary club, Tsuzuru-kun. The time spent writing with you is so very precious to me.

Azuma: Good work on all the scripts you write, Tsuzuru. And also, thank you. It’s thanks to you that the roles I treasure increase with every performance.

Guy: Minagi, you are… a role model older brother. As Kureha’s older brother, I would like to learn from how you interact with your own brothers.

Backstage

Spring Troupe

Sakuya: You have something important to tell me? Huh? “I love you, Onii-chan”...? Thanks! Onii-chan loves you the most in the whole wide world, too!

Masumi: You think of me as your big brother? I’ve never once thought of you as my little sister. I… I wish I wasn’t your big brother.

Tsuzuru: Ohhh, you did lots of things, huh? Nii-chan’s happy too when he sees you so happy. I’ll cook you your favorite food to reward you.

Itaru: What’s got you looking so sad? Did someone tell you anything? Tell your Nii-chan. Even if the entire world is against you, your Nii-chan will be your ally.

Citron: If you have any problems, you can rely on your Citron Onii-chan! If it is for his cute little sister, Citron Onii-chan will SOLVE THEM ALL!

Chikage: There’s someone you’re interested in…? Ohhh, what’s he like? Is he going to love you more than your Onii-chan does? Okay, then… Aren’t you going to tell me his name?

Summer Troupe

Tenma: Make sail! Anchors aweigh and keep ‘er steady! The Sky Pirates are goin’ full speed ahead!

Yuki: I can’t help myself, Broto. This world is filled with such beautiful flowers. Although, the most beautiful one is me.

Muku: That’s right… I made a promise to Master… I do want to go to the summer festival and the amusement park, but I want to be with everyone even more!

Misumi: I’m sick of eating the same old tired fish that don’t even count as a meowthful every single day! Kuro, I’m gonna look for those sardines, meow!

Kazunari: I don’t care if the oasis is a lie or whatever. Scheherazade… I can’t sleep without your bedtime stories anymore…!

Kumon: Shirato-kun, your works have the power to touch the hearts of those who look at them. This is your own power, regardless of your life’s circumstances. That’s why… you have to keep drawing.

Autumn Troupe

Banri: I should’ve come to see you earlier. I was late to a whole bunch of things. …I’m sorry, Ren.

Juza: I told you. I hate people who want to die so bad that I’ll kill them myself. …Are you looking to die, Zero?

Taichi: This was supposed to be the best day of my life, but James-san was right! This turned out to be the worst day ever!

Omi: We agree for once, Lansky. A man who can’t protect his own son shouldn’t be called Boss.

Sakyo: Lamian Fist’s is a technique you learn by making lamian day after day…! Let’s go, Yun! Take this, Soul Strainer!

Azami: Get a grip, Bon. Now that the boss is gone, you’re the only one who can lead this family.

Winter Troupe

Tsumugi: Onee-chan, the spring flowers have bloomed! They’re really pretty, do you wanna go see them together? I think you’ll like them a lot too.

Tasuku: Nee-chan, standing on that wobbly ladder is dangerous. Just let me change the lightbulb. …*Sigh*, this is why I can’t take my eyes off of you.

Hisoka: Nee-ne…  I’m still sleepy… Mrmm, do I have to get up? Then, pick me up. If you hold me… maybe I’ll wake up then.

Homare: Onee-sama… Onee-sama! Where are you! …Ahh, there you are. There is something I simply must gift to you… This here is my latest poetry collection!

Azuma: Do you want to go out, Nee-san? There’s someplace I’ve been wanting to show you. I’ll even drive us there. Won’t you listen to your little brother’s cute request?

Guy: Oh… Nee-sama, you seem rather troubled. Would you mind telling your little brother what’s on your mind? I am certain I’ll be of help to you.

Backstage

Matsukawa: The truth is… Utsuki-kun and I are twin brothers! If you look real closely, you can tell our glasses are similar!

Tetsuro: Starting today… I will be… a voice actor…

Akashi: .. -- / ... .-.. . . .--. -.-- *Yawn*… Ah, I said it as a joke, but I think it came true…

Rento: I’ve been keepin’ quiet ‘bout this, but I’m actually crazy ‘bout curry… Just pullin’ your leg! Woah, I didn’t think ya’d get so mad!

Sakoda: The culprit who put fingerprints all over Aniki’s glasses… was me… Th-That’s a lie! Please believe me!

NOTES:

(1) summer troupe's roles exchange in order are the main leads of: sky pirates, the floral prince, journey to the colors, adventures for sardines, water me, sky gallery

(2) autumn troupe's: south hill prison, stranger, my worst wedding, picaresque returns, mantou fist, ginji the wanderer

(3) i think most of them are clear enough, but i'd like to note that hisoka's nee-ne is usually used by babies because it's easy to say or brothers that everyone straight up finds unsettling. lol