~Comms open~

Izumi: Huh, Misumi-kun?

Misumi: Ah, Director-san! What’s up~?

Izumi: I’m on my way home from a meeting right now. I’m guessing you’re still looking for triangles, Misumi-kun?

Misumi: Yeah! Exactly--.

???: “The hell are ya lookin’ at!?”

???: “You don’t gotta pull out a gun! Bastard!”

Izumi: (Huh, those voices…)

Kumon: “Aight, c’mon, then~! Let’s go~!”

Taichi: “Alright, bring it on! Don’t even try to mess with me!”

Izumi: Ahaha… Seems like we bumped into some of the others doing a street act.

Izumi: (They’ve even got wooden swords and prop guns… It’s probably supposed to be a delinquent etude, but it’s got pretty strong comedic vibes.)

Misumi: …I’m gonna join too~!

*Misumi runs to join them*

Izumi: Huh? Misumi-kun--.

Misumi: “My bad! Sorry to keep ya waiting!”

Kazunari: --.

Kazunari: “Misumi! Thanks for finally showin’ up!”

Kazunari: “Hey, I’ve got just the thing ya need! Ya said ya couldn’t get fired up without a leaf in you’re mouth like this one.”

Misumi: “--Damn right! Thanks, partner!”

· • —– ٠ ✤ ٠ —– • ·

*Applause*

Taichi: Thanks for watching, everyone!

Misumi: And thanks for your applause~!

Kumon: Come and watch us again!

Izumi: (It’s great that it seems like it was well-received.)

Kumon: Ah, Director! Good work!

Izumi: Good work to you too, guys! That seemed like a lot of fun.

Kazunari: It was fun! But it was kinda a shock to have Sumi hop in outta nowhere like that~.

Misumi: Ehehe, sorry, sorry~.

Izumi: It makes sense to see you guys doing a street act, but why a delinquent etude?

Kumon: Actually, Azami’s got this delinquent manga that everyone’s been passing around the dorms lately!

Kumon: So everyone’s been kinda obsessed.

Taichi: And we were sorta inspired by that, so we came here to do a street act feeling those vibes!

Izumi: (These guys sure do love taking action.)

Misumi: I haven’t read that yet, so I’ll have to borrow it from Azami~!

Kazunari: Alright, let’s all go home together then!

Taichi: Ah, then why don’t we do some shopping on the way back, since there’s so many of us, y’know?

Kumon: Sounds great, let’s do that!

Izumi: Ahaha, good luck then!

QUIZ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1: What kind of atmosphere (cute, cool, elegant and such) do you prefer in terms of appearance?

A childlike (face) and charming atmosphere

A cold and mature atmosphere

Individualistic and unique atmosphere

What matters the most is on the inside.

Q2: What kind of personality are you fascinated by? 

A cheerful, charming disposition

One with gentle demeanor

Intellectual

Honest

Mysterious

Eccentric

From here on out questions may vary. You will either get quiz form A, B or C. The quiz itself does not randomize these questions and are rather different variants.

Q3:

(A) What style of clothing are you attracted to? (どんな服装を魅力的に感じますか？)

Formal

Casual

Sporty

Committed to being original

I don’t really pay attention to it

(B) What shape of eyes do you like? (目の形状の好みはありますか？)

Round eyes

Droopy eyes

Slanted eyes

Narrow/half-open eyes

I don't really pay attention to it

(C) What kind of person do you tend to like? (どんなスタイルの人を好きになりやすいですか？)

Tall type

Small type

I don't really pay attention to it

Q4:

(A) When it comes to doing something, do you prefer the type that challenges new things, or the type that plays it safe? (何かをする際に、新しいことに挑戦するタイプ、安全を選ぶタイプのどちらが好きか?)

The type that challenges new things

The type that plays it safe

None of these are my type

(B) Which do you prefer, the type bad with crowds of people, or the the sociable type? (人混みが苦手なタイプ、人と交流するのが好きなタイプのどちらが好きか?)

The type bad with crowds of people

The sociable type

None of these are my type

(C) Which do you prefer, the type that plans everything out, or the type that doesn't make plans? (物事を計画的に進めるタイプ、行き当たりばったりのタイプのどちらが好きか？)

The type that plans everything out

The type that doesn't make plans

None of these are my type

Q5:

(A) Which do you prefer, the type that's open about his feelings, or the type that listens more than he speaks? (頻繁に意見を言うタイプ、聞く方が多いタイプのどちらが好きか?)

The type that's open about his feelings

The type that listens more than he speaks

None of these are my type

(B) Which do you prefer, the type that speaks what on his mind, or the type that bottles everything up? (本心を表情に出すタイプ、内に秘めるタイプのどちらが好きか?)

The type that speaks what on his mind

The type that bottles everything up

None of these are my type

(C) Which do you prefer, the type that worries about the small things, or the type that's open-minded? (細かいことを気にするタイプ、大らかなタイプのどちらが好きか?)

The type that worries about the small things

The type that's open-minded

None of these are my type

Q6:

(A) Which do you prefer, the type that’s good at taking care of you, or the type that you want to care of? (面倒見が良いほうが良いタイプ、面倒見たくなるタイプのどちらが好きか？)

The type that’s good at taking care of you

The type that you want to care of

None of these are my type

(B) Which do you prefer, the type that is considerate towards others, or the type that speaks his mind without holding back? (他人を気遣い遠慮するタイプ、遠慮せずに意見を言うタイプのどちらが好きか？)

The type that is considerate towards others

Type that speaks his mind without holding back

None of these are my type

(C) Which do you prefer, the spontaneous type or the type that does as told? (自発的に行動するタイプ、言われたことをこなすタイプのどちらが好きか?)

The spontaneous type

The type that does as told

None of these are my type

Q7:

(A) What is your type when it comes to how he feels about himself? (自分自身のことをどう思っているタイプが好き？)

He loves himself

He hasn’t no confidence

Doesn’t like nor dislike himself

Doesn’t dislike himself but does have an inferiority complex. 

(B) Would you prefer that he has a lot of experience in love? (恋愛経験は豊富なほうがよい？)

Having a lot is good

Not having a lot is good

A reasonable amount is good

Whichever is fine

(C) Would you prefer that he's carrying a lot of emotional baggage regarding his past? (重い過去を背負っているほうがよい？)

That's good

It's better to not let him get dragged down by it

Whichever is fine

Q8:

(A) Imagine your ideal type, if he existed in reality, whether at work or at school, what kind of role would he be in your life? (あなたの理想のタイプが、実際に職場や同じクラスに存在したらどんなポジションになっていそうですか？)

He everyone’s favorite guy

The oddball within the group

You’re both involved with each other, for better or for worse

You keep your distance from each other

(B) Which unexpected side of him would be to your liking? (どんな意外な一面があると良いですか?)

A lonely side

A cold side

A family-oriented side

A clingy side

Unexpected sides are unneccessary

(C) Which type is to your liking when it comes to line of thinking? (どちらの思考タイプが好きですか?)

I like the type that enjoys causing burdens to others

I like the type that finds it fullfilling to put burdens on themselves

None of these are my type

Q9:

(A) What is your preferred type when it comes to customer service to clients at a travel agency? (旅行代理店にきたお客さんにどんな接客をするタイプが好きですか？)

Receiving a lot of proposals in any kind of case

Carefully listens to your demands and then put everything nicely together in the end

Gives simple answers regarding the necessary information

Gives suggestions with a twist to them

(B) When facing thing's he's bad at, or scared of, what kind of reaction aligns with your type? (苦手なものや怖いものに直面した時、どんな反応をするタイプが好き？)

Gets meek and hates it / gets scared

Puts on a brave front

Pretends to be chill in order to not expose himself

(C) Imagine a situation where he has to lie, what kind of lie would you prefer? (もし嘘をつく場面があるとしたらどんなふうに嘘をつくタイプが好き？)

Lying as an act of self-protection

Lying for the sake of wanting to protect something else other than himself

Tells lies on the regular

Can't tell lies due to being honest (gets exposed)

Q10:

(A) When travelling abroad with your family, what kind of behavior is to your liking? (家族と海外旅行にいくときにどんな行動をするタイプが魅力的ですか？)

Taking initiative and making plans

Leave the planning to family

If the plane ride and hotel is secured, simply succumbing to the flow of things

(B) When traveling abroad alone, what kind of behavior is to your liking ? (ひとりで海外旅行にいくときにどんな行動をするタイプが魅力的ですか？)

Everything is planned out to a T

Not making any plans, just letting yourself go with the flow

There's days where there's plans, and there's days where there aren't any plans

(C) When traveling abroad with your friends, what kind of behavior is to your liking (友人と海外旅行にいくときにどんな行動をするタイプが魅力的ですか？)

Taking initiative and making plans

Leave the planning to friends

Dividing the plans amongst friends

If the plane ride and hotel is secured, simply succumbing to the flow of things

END OF QUIZ

Now after taking the quiz, you get your top 3. Each character reacts differently to where they ended up ranking. Now follows a translation of all of these quotes~ Here was my result, by the way!

Again, big thanks to my friend for extracting all the info from the site to have made this possible. If you wish to see all of the original quotes as is, please send a MSG and I will privately provide the spreadsheet link.

QUIZ RESULTS

Renga Nishizono

FIRST: 1st place…!? I’m h-hap… Ahem, ahem. This is a natural outcome for a first class celeb like me! So um, do you want, like an autograph or…? 

SECOND: I’m grateful to be in 2nd place… but don’t you dare believe that makes me a second-rate celeb for ending up here!

THIRD: I, me out of all people, am in 3rd!? W-well, I’m content enough that I’m included… Wait, don’t tell me I ranked lower than Liguang, right!?

Kafka Oguro

FIST: I thought it was a given how I’d end up being in 1st place for you, but… it still makes me happy. Obviously, you’re my number one too.♪ 

SECOND: 2nd place… Guess stuff like this isn’t out of the question. …Actually, no way Yukikaze is in first place… right?

THIRD: Grr… 3rd place, huh. Well, too bad I don’t know when to quit. Guess I’ll have to start planning out a strategy to become your number one. 

Ten Murakumo

FIRST: My condolences for getting me in 1st~ lol. Ain’tcha got people often rattling off how your god awful taste in men won’t ever make you happy? 

SECOND: Yeah, 2nd place’s just comfy enough for both of us. How’ bout we go have the kinda fun you can’t get with Mr. First Choice? Lil missy. 

THIRD: Uwah~ Nice you got buncha guys to fawn over, eh. Well, seeing I’m here all on my own means I gotta give ya the cold shoulder treatment, no? 

Yukikaze Kamina

FIRST: …Receiving a golden medal from you? I can’t contain my happiness. I’m going to end up cooking a boatload of gyoza at this rate tonight. 

SECOND: While the media might refer to me as the Silver Collector… I’ll work hard enough in order to become your gold.

THIRD: Even if I’m bronze to you, you will always be the gold prize to me… Remember that.

Lu Liguang

FIRST: You want to be number one in the Lùróng Family...? So you got what it takes to carry out your duties, huh. If you do, I’ll also take a fair share of the responsibility.

SECOND: Your second choice is the Lùróng Family...? The likes of you wanting to be under my wing is quite a bold move. You’re funny, I’ll give you that.

THIRD: I get why you applied, but you’re not qualified given how your required level of competence isn’t there yet. You’re rejected. Go redo your application. 

Akuta Isotake

FIRST: Ah, did I win Best Director and Male Leading Actor…!? Does this mean I’ll get treated to steak as congrats…?

SECOND: Oh, did I win Best Director and Male Supporting Actor…!? Are you gonna buy me my fav snacks as congrats…?

THIRD: C’mon I gotta be in 1st~ Pretty sure you need to pick the unique options and all for each question. So, how ‘bout one more round? 

Kiroku Kinugawa

FIRST: …! …1st, place… As thanks… I’ll make you… a drawing. Do you have, any requests…?

SECOND: 2nd… Um, since my little sister, taught me, how to text by pager… “999”. D-did you, get what I said…? 

THIRD: …I’m not, that interesting… But… 3rd place… makes me happy. When I go pick up, my little sister… I’ll tell her. 

TL note: 999 is サンキュー(thanks) in pager code. 

Nanaki Nanamegi

FIRST: Huh… I’m Chief’s number one…? To me, you’re obviously also, like, if I had to…! Ah, I’ll hit the character limit… 

SECOND: Um… I’m happy with being second. It’s like the second movement of a sonata… the gentle and quiet part so to speak, which I really love. 

THIRD: Of course I’m happy even if I’m in third. Being third out of 20 people, means we do have a lot of chemistry, right…? 

Muneuji Kaguya

FIRST: The first star in our solar system is Mercury. Mercury is a small star yet has high density. That is the kind of man I wish to be. 

SECOND: The second star in our solar system is Venus. The temperature on the ground surface is approximately 470° degrees… Yet, there is a certain romance precisely because you can’t set foot on it. 

THIRD: Do you know what the third star in our solar system is? …Yes, that is our very own Earth that we live on. Therefore, the Earth must also be included in my gratitude.

Ushio Kurama

FIRST: Getting me in 1st… you plan on stanning me? Hold up, who’s on the right side of the slash? I won’t hesitate to report you if you’re getting any weird ideas. 

SECOND: Seeing Reito getting 2nd in Patti-battle!’s third popularity poll made me happy and prou… Uh, nevermind me. 

THIRD: Times like these just calls for a character to go like, “Damnit, I lost to ___!”...I won’t be saying that though. 

TL note: Amongst JP otaku, ‘left’ or ‘right’ is a heated debate in ships, or fictional character pairings. On the left, you have the more dominating character, and on the right, you have the more submissive character. Be wary to not trigger any landmines when reversing the order… TL note2: Unsure how to read 礼人 precisely, so I have settled for Reito. This will be changed once more information has been revealed about Patti-battle!

Raito Kitakata

FIRST: I’m happy to be in 1st place. By the way, there is a house style ramen restaurant that I have as number one on my recommendation list, how about we go there together? 

SECOND: I have a pet theory where a restaurant’s philosophy shines through its 2nd most popular item on the menu. Which means I ended up ranking in a significant place. 

THIRD: 3rd place, huh. I’m grateful but currently, more than anything, I have an intense craving to slurp on some noodles ASAP. I’ll catch you later. 

Kinari Azekawa

FIRST: Verification of compliance with Master's ideals registered. Efforts will be made to elevate my performance further going forward. 

SECOND: Verification of the potential margin to elevate performance further registered. Feedback for the sake of becoming Master’s “bias” is kindly requested. 

THIRD: Verification of failure to comply with Master’s ideals registered. Room for improvement is present. Please input instructions for desired behavioral patterns. 

Chihiro Natsuyaki

FIRST: Chii’s 1st in the bias ranking!? Isn’t your taste like way too good!? Gonna go sicko mode on the fanservice☆ 

SECOND: 2nd place means like, you’ll be on TV till the last sec even on survival shows, aka just the right amount of delish~ So I’mma leave a buncha marks on you♪

THIRD: 3rd! Just within reach… but, I’m happy enough for being included~ …Srsly, it’s like, heaven and hell.

Tao Kinouchi

FIRST: Eh, me in 1st…? Uwah, kinda feeling humbled here, or well… Just in case, it’s not some prank or whatever like, right? 

SECOND: 2nd place’s also not for me. I wanna live up to expectations and stuff, but hearing others out is about all I can do… if that’s up your alley, then I’m always good to go.

THIRD: I’m just happy to end up ranking anything, but for me this is just right that I can sigh with relief and calm down. I was on edge earlier. 

Kuguri Domeki

FIRST: To have me in 1st… How adorably pathetic. I’ll give you the mercy of touching my body as a reward. So, where would you like to feel me up the most?

SECOND: The 2nd place you want to touch is… my collarbones? …Hmmm. Not that I care much, but you have some banal, disappointing tastes. 

THIRD: Leaving me behind in 3rd… You have some nerve. Looks like someone wants to get retrained by me from scratch.

Nagi Hachioya

FIRST: …Huh. I’m 1st? I’m so surprised I fail to understand… But as thanks…  I’ll become your servant for as long as you live. Or do I offer my kidney… 

SECOND: 2nd, thanks. I’m happy… Right, here’s a flower as some thanks… ah, nevermind… the bottom of the basket fell off… 

THIRD: 3rd… I don’t deserve this. As thanks you can have this horsetail. Did you know these are pretty delicious when used to cook tamago toji? 

TL note: Tamago toji is a Japanese soup dish where, for examples, vegetables are cooked in dashi broth and beaten eggs are added to make a kind of soup. 

Ryui Shiramitsu

FIRST: This ain’t the time to be stanning me! Go back right now, redo it until you get Toi in 1st!

SECOND: Oi, Toi better be ahead of me, yeah…? Not gonna let you have it if he isn’t…

THIRD: It’s not like I give a crap about being stanned or whatever. Just, if you feel like cooperating with me, you better guarantee Toi’s safety.

Toi Shiramitsu

FIRST: I’m your best boy…? I’m so happy! I’ll tell your fortune of the day as thanks… Wah, looks like your fortune’s as good as it can get♪

SECOND: You kindly graced me with 2nd place! Your fortune of the day is… slightly good luck. Take in all the small bits of happiness. 

THIRD:  Please let me do some fortune telling for you. Your fortune of the day is… Howawa, bad luck!? Watch out for any unexpected banana peels! 

Yodaka Natsume

FIRST: …Hm. If I remember correctly, your driving technique led to a violent explosion right at the last corner… I wonder if our machines would’ve ended up 1st. 

SECOND: …Hmn. Right… I ended up 2nd in the Senbatsu General Election. So the center of the debut single will be you… Congratulations.

THIRD: …Ngh. I also tried chasing after Liguang’s riichi when he went all in during oorasu… As a consequence, I discarded a tile, lost and ended up in 3rd. A shame.

TL note: Senbatsu General Election is an annual event where fans of AKB48 and adjacent groups can vote for their faves. More info here.  TL note2: I will simply link this wiki page to get enlightened about mahjong terms. 

Netaro Yowa

FIRST: Wahey, I landed 1st~♪ Which means I may do whatever I want to, yes? Which then means you’ll become my guinea pig, yes? 

SECOND: I am not dissatisfied with landing in 2nd place, yet I shall cast an enthralling spell onto you! Feast upon this enchanted meat bun!

THIRD: 3rd~? How dicey~... Well, I will thank you. A special gift of 2,7 mystery buns planned for disposal~

TL note: Bad foresight on me not seeing メロメロリン coming back again. For now, I will simply make it be something to “casting an enthralling spell” like in the previous instance until I workshop it into something better? 

That’s the end!

Izumi: Ah! There you are, Tsumugi-san.

Tsumugi: Is something wrong, Director?

Izumi: I found a performance that seemed interesting and was thinking of going. Would you like to come with?

Tsumugi: Ah, this is the performance I was talking about the other day.

Izumi: Yes. I think I can go on the opening night…

Tsumugi: The opening day is…

Izumi: Hmmm… It’s this day.

Tsumugi: Ah, that day… I’m sorry.

Izumi: Do you already have plans?

Tsumugi: It’s my friend’s wedding day.

Izumi: Wedding day! Good for them.

Tsumugi: There’s been a lot of weddings lately… It’s happy news, and I’m also happy seeing my friends get married, so I suppose that’s a good thing.

Izumi: I get what you mean. They just fill up your day-offs, don’t they.

Izumi: Picking what to wear is hard, too.

Tsumugi: That’s true. That’s my problem as well right now.

Tsumugi: I don’t think wearing the same suit as often as I do is a good look…

Tsumugi: Ah. I can just borrow Tasuku’s.

Izumi: Was Tasuku-san not invited to the wedding?

Tsumugi: It’s not like Tasuku and I are always together. … Though, we do have a lot of friends in common.

Tsumugi: I’ll go ask him real quick.

Tsumugi: Ah, I’m sorry about the ticket. I’ll make it up to you somehow.

Izumi: Don’t worry about it…

[Tsumugi leaves]

Izumi: … But do Tasuku-san’s clothes even fit Tsumugi-san?

-

Tsumugi: Hey, Tasuku, lend me your suit.

Tasuku: Huh?

Tsumugi: I want to wear it to the wedding I’ll go to.

Tasuku: And here I was wondering what’s gotten into you all of a sudden…

Tasuku: Wait, you gotta go to another one?  Sounds rough. … But I don’t think my suit will fit you.

Tsumugi: Ehhh? That’s not true. They say too big is better than too small.

Tasuku: There’s no point wearing it if it doesn’t look good on you, though.

Tsumugi: It’s just a suit, I’m sure the difference in our builds won’t be noticeable.

Tasuku: No way that’s true.

Tsumugi: Yes way!

Tasuku: … *sigh* Well, you’ll get it once you try it for yourself.

Tsumugi: Thanks.

-

Tsumugi: This is…

Tasuku: I told you it won’t fit you, didn’t I.

Tsumugi: Uuu… But, y'know, oversized clothes are in fashion–

Tasuku: It still doesn’t fit you.

Tsumugi: Ugh… you’re right. I guess I’ll have to buy a new one.

Tasuku: You’ll have weddings to go to after this one. I think buying a new suit isn’t a bad idea.

Tsumugi: That’s true… I’ll just go and buy a new one.

Tsumugi: Maybe I’ll make you pick one for me.

Tasuku: You think I got the time for that? I’m being worked to the bone with my guest appearances.

Tsumugi: Ehhh…

Tasuku: I can’t do anything about that, y’know. … Oh, it’s already this late. I’m off to practice.

Tsumugi: See you later.

[Tasuku leaves]

Tsumugi: *sigh* I guess I can’t rely on Tasuku for this one. In that case…

Yodaka: Fufu, you used it the other day when it was raining fish.

Nagi: I'm safe even if someone randomly starts a game of rock-paper-scissors. ...Just kidding. (T/N: the rock-paper-scissors he's referring to is a specific variation where you get to hit your opponent on the head if you win LOL i don't think there's an english name for it?)

Yodaka: Haha, that definitely could happen........

Nagi: Next is my compass... which sometimes just spins around randomly. So surprisingly, this is more of a third-choice item.

Yodaka: That is problematic. But it can't be helped if something becomes your third choice........

Nagi: Next is my high-vis vest for late night walks, and a traffic cone to place in the road so I can inspect my bike whenever. After that-

.......

Nagi: .......So, if I equip all of this, I too can be a splendid highway maintenance worker. Just kidding.

Yodaka: Fufu, that's good. Being so cautious of safety really suits you, Nagi.

Nagi: ........!

Nagi: (Crap, my joke totally fell flat...)

Yodaka: ...Oh, is that a raincoat over there? Wouldn't that have been useful for today's sudden downpour?

Nagi: ...I planned to take it out with me today, but what I actually put in my bag was the shopping bag from the anpan I bought yesterday.

Yodaka: Haha, that's unfortunate.

Yodaka: But actually, even I might need a raincoat. It's only every once in a while, but sometimes at the bar there are customers who get drunk and splash their drinks everywhere.

Yodaka: If I laid out a raincoat, I could minimise the damage. Yes, perhaps I should stock up after all.

Yodaka: Next time, why don't we go and buy a raincoat you recommend to me? I'd definitely like to get your informed opinion.

Nagi: Eh... I-if you'd like....

Yodaka: It'd be a big help, thanks.

Yodaka: Welcome back, Nagi. Did you get rained on? Is this you being an unlucky guy again, I wonder? Here, a towel.

Nagi: Ah... Yodaka-san, thanks.

Yodaka: Still... you're always getting caught up in something unfortunate, I do worry.

Nagi: Nah, it's fine. I'm used to it... but also, when something unlucky does happen, there's also a prerequisite, so I can be prepared for it.

Yodaka: Hmm, a prerequisite?

Nagi: Yeah, atmospheric pressure. Of course, this is just my own experience and there's no actual evidence for it, but I feel like bomb cyclones are especially bad. (T/N: bomb cyclones are "a severe storm that develops very fast, in which the air pressure at its centre falls quickly by a large amount")

Yodaka: Atmospheric pressure... Ah, speaking of, you're always looking at that object and going "the air pressure's good".

Nagi: This? It's called a storm glass. The solution inside it moves when the air pressure changes, it's a super convenient item.

Nagi: Ah, there are various theories about storm glasses, even outside of air pressure, but I still try and check it every day. Just about.

Nagi: If I notice something, my expression changes, kind of like with flowers.

Yodaka: ...Seems like everything is gathered at the bottom right now. I can see something sparkling like crystals through the opening.

Nagi: That's a sign that it's going to rain.

Yodaka: Other than that, when there are only big crystals at the bottom it means it's going to snow, when they're scattered about loosely it means there's going to be a storm, and so on. There are various patterns, since air pressure usually changes along with the weather.

Nagi: For me, this is like an instrument to predict my own bad luck.

Yodaka: So, it became something with that kind of purpose for you, Nagi.

Nagi: Ah, of course there's also the weather forecast, and I can check the temperature too, but as someone working at both a flower store and a laundrette, this is the strongest item for me.

Yodaka: Fufu, so it's a reliable partner for you. Even with bad luck, if you can predict it, there are lots of ways you can try and prevent it.

Nagi: Wow... it's just like you to be so attentive, Yodaka-san. Of course, I have plenty of ways of dealing with it.

Yodaka: Hmm, such as?

*Please read disclaimer on blog; default name set as Izumi

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Masumi: … (This isn’t right either… I can’t find a magazine that I can use as reference. I’m going to head home.)

Tsumugi: Oh my. Masumi-kun?

Masumi: Tsumugi?

Tsumugi: I don't bump into you in places like this very often. Were you looking for something?

Masumi: Yeah. But I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I’m going home.

Tsumugi: I see. Same here. How about we head home together then?

-pause-

Tsumugi: By the way, I heard from Tasuku that you’re also going to be showing off your muscles in an upcoming magazine photoshoot. Is that right?

Masumi: Apparently. I’m not sure how much we’re going to show, but for me, I heard it’s going to be my abs.

Tsumugi: Oh, really? If I recall correctly, you’ve also been working on your muscles, haven’t you?

Masumi: Yeah. I asked Tasuku to come up with some muscle training regiments for me.

Tsumugi: But you weren’t working out this hard before, were you? Why did you decide to start?

Masumi: This all started after I heard about the time Director and Citron went to a body building competition together. She looked happy when she described how Citron participated and won the special judge’s award.

Tsumugi: Fufu. So the reason was Director after all.

Masumi: Of course it was. Otherwise, there’s no point going out of my way to ask for training menus to work on my muscles.

Tsumugi: That sounds like Masumi-kun, alright. Have you bulked up quite a bit from your workouts?

Masumi: It’s going. Sometimes I work on a hard regiment and sometimes not.

Tsumugi: I suppose I’ll be able to see the results of your efforts in the magazine that's coming out. I’m looking forward to it.

-pause-

Tsumugi: We’re home.

Izumi: Ah, these photos of Muku-kun are great! He has a certain allure, doesn’t he?

Masumi: ! Director’s voice…

*runs off*

Tsumugi: Ah, Masumi-kun. Wait for me!

-pause-

Kazunari: They're legit such a bomb photos!

Omi: I agree. These poses were Muku’s suggestions.

Masumi: What are you talking about?

Tsumugi: Are those photos?

Kazunari: Ah, if it isn’t Massu and Tsumutsumu!

Izumi: Welcome back!

Masumi: I’m home.

Izumi: We were just selecting which bromide of Muku-kun to sell this time.

Kazunari: Lookie, isn’t this one to die for? Mukkun’s pose is killing it!

Tsumugi: You’re right. He looks cool with his sharp expression too.

Masumi: You just mentioned that Muku's pictures look alluring… Do you like these types of poses or something?

Izumi: Well, there’s no doubt I thought he looked charming. But I wouldn’t say that I specifically like the poses themselves. Both Muku-kun’s poses and expressions in his photos fit the concept perfectly. That’s what's great about them.

Masumi: (The concept…) I got it.

*runs off*

Izumi: Huh!? Masumi-kun? What do you mean you got it…!?

-pause-

Muku: Umm, so you have something to ask me… Ah! Could it be that you want to talk about love!?

Masumi: No, not today. That’s not what this is about.

Muku: Ah, okay then…

Masumi: I’m going to be showing my abs in an upcoming magazine photoshoot. But… considering the concept, I probably shouldn’t just show them off. I think it’d be better if I looked more alluring. So if you have any books that might be helpful for those kinds of poses, let me know.

Muku: Eh!? You’re asking me about that? I think it would be better to ask Azu-nee to teach you things like that though…

Masumi: I’m asking you. Director looked at your bromides and said they were “alluring”.

Muku: Director-san said that…? Alright, understood. In that case, please leave it to me!

Masumi: Yeah. Thanks.

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*door opens*

Masumi: Director—.

Sakuya: Masumi-kun!

Masumi: …Sakuya’s here too?

Izumi: Thanks for coming, Masumi-kun.

Masumi: If you call me, then I’ll be there, 24 hours of the day, 365 days of the year. But… what were you doing with Sakuya?

Sakuya: Huh! What, you ask…

Izumi: Sakuya-kun had something to discuss with me. Isn’t that right, Sakuya-kun?

Sakuya: Y-Yes! Actually, I have a favour to ask you, Masumi-kun…

Masumi: No.

Sakuya: At least hear me out!

Masumi: *Sigh*… what is it?

Sakuya: So you see, they’re holding a bazaar in the neighbouring district and the daycare centre I’m working part-time at is going to participate. On that note, the organizers asked if we could host an event aimed at children. And so, I was wondering if there was anyone who could help us out with that.

Izumi: We were wondering whether you’d be available, Masumi-kun? Only if it doesn’t conflict with your school…

Masumi: I’ll go. I’ll do something about my classes.

Sakuya: Wait, really!? Awesome…! Thank you, Masumi-kun.

Masumi: It’s not for you, Sakuya.

Option 1: “Let me say thank you too.”

Izumi: Let me say thank you too.

Masumi: I’ll do anything if it’s for you. I don’t care even if it risks my life.

Izumi: That’s a bit much… please treasure yourself more, okay?

Masumi: There’s nothing more important than you.

Izumi: (How in the world did the conversation lead to this…)

Option 2: “It helps if you’ll go.”

Izumi: It helps if you’ll go.

Masumi: Attending an event is no problem.

Izumi: Will you be alright for school?

Masumi: Are you worried about me…? I’m so happy… I love you.

Izumi: A-Ahaha… anyways, don’t push yourself, alright?

Izumi: Let me know if you’d like to discuss anything. I’ll be helping out too, after all.

-pause-

Masumi: …

Sakuya: Um… Masumi-kun?

Masumi: …This isn’t what we discussed.

Sakuya: Well, that’s… sorry about that.

Misumi: What’s wrong? You’ll look cool though, Masumi?

Muku: That’s right! You’ll be a very handsome horse!

Masumi: … Why do I have to wear this horse mask…

Yuki: Stop whining. We’re going to be doing a play, so just let it go.

Masumi: Why a horse though?

Tenma: The play’s story is going to be a comedy aimed at children, so…

Masumi: That part’s fine. I don’t understand why I need to go out of my way to wear this horse mask. You guys didn’t wear this kind of headgear when you were acting as cats and dogs.

Kazunari: Hmm~… Why don’t you wear one where your face is visible then? I’m pretty sure we had one like that!

Masumi: …

*imagination starts*

Masumi: …

Izumi: Oh, Masumi-kun…?

Masumi: Director…!

Izumi: Pft…

Masumi: Huh?

Izumi: AHAHAHA. MASUMI-KUN, WHAT ARE THOOOSE…!

*imagination ends*

Masumi: …

Kazunari: Ooh boy. That’s not gonna fly either, huh~?

Kumon: But hey, isn’t it better to wear this mask? Think about it. Director might not even realize it’s you if she can’t see your face!

Masumi: There’s no way around it… I guess this one’s better.

Kumon: Yeah, exactly! This is the way to go!

Tenma: Alright, let’s start our rehearsal.

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Sakuya: These chocolates are delicious, Muku!

Muku: Yay, I'm glad! When I heard these yogurt and strawberry chocolates were only being sold this Spring, I figured it'd be nice to bring them to today's tea party.

Homare: Quite right. They've a truly lovely taste. Not being too rich, you find yourself reaching for another one.

Sakuya: And they go perfectly with the tea Homare-san prepared!

Muku: Yeah! Alice-san's tea is really tasty, I love it.

Homare: That's wonderful. I purchased this blend recently from a specialty store, if you two are fond of it I'll endeavour to buy from there again.

Muku: Wow, are you sure?

Sakuya: Thank you so much!

Muku: By the way, you're helping out at that café too, right Alice-san? I definitely want to go and check it out!

Sakuya: I'm excited too. Homare-san's really good at brewing tea, so I'm sure he'll be a big help!

Homare: Thank you. It's a rabbit-themed café, so I'm looking forward to seeing what poems will sprout from it.

Sakuya: Speaking of rabbits, I saw some adorable tea bags the other day. Should be on my phone…

Ah, here!

Homare: What's this now…

Muku: Wow, they're so cute!

Homare: There's a rabbit clinging to the rim of the tea cup, as if soaking in a bathtub.

Sakuya: Looks like there's dogs and cats too, and even unusual animals like otters.

Muku: It seems easy to drink, and would probably make a good gift. Choosing the perfect animal for who you give it to sounds fun as well.

Homare: I see… I myself would never have imagined tea bags such as this exist.

Homare: (When I went to stock up on those tea leaves Sakuya-kun and Muku-kun like, I ended up taking the opportunity to buy a whole variety of things. I'll try to use them at the next tea party.)

Izumi: -Ah, Homare-san!

Homare: Oh my, are you also out to buy something, Director-kun?

Izumi: I'm on my way back from a meeting. Are you buying something?

Homare: Indeed I was. I'm heading home having just finished my business. If you're also returning, shall we go together?

Izumi: I… want to say yes, but I'm thinking maybe I will go shopping.

Homare: Allow me to accompany you, then.

Izumi: You sure? Thanks a lot!

Izumi: Fufu. Having Homare-san push the cart really is refreshing.

Homare: Is that so? You must have seen this many times already.

Izumi: Yeah, but that's not the poi- ah, onions and carrots! And minced meat, too!

Homare: What a fluid way of tossing the ingredients in. Perfect! I feel a poem coming up!

A silver runway for a vegetable and meat harmony, clad in spicy finery!

Izumi: Ahaha. That poem's really put me in the mood for curry. Though, today I was thinking of using eggs for-

Wait, I forgot the ketchup! I'll go get it now, wait here for me please.

Homare: Understood.

*footsteps*

Homare: …I was certain she was going for keema curry, but I suppose it was omurice.

…Oh? Oh me oh my?