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# event story

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# backstage story

itaru chigasaki

SSR great suzaku's luck — 1 | 2 | 3

tasuku takato

SSR BE.MINE ver.TASUKU — 1 | 2 | 3

homare arisugawa

SSR BE.MINE ver.HOMARE — 1 | 2 | 3

azuma yukishiro

SSR BE.MINE ver.AZUMA — 1 | 2 | 3

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location: kitchen

Izumi: Sakyo-san’s little sister?

Omi: Yeah. We saw her while shopping earlier.

Moreover, the store she entered was a Bridal Jewelry store——.

Izumi: Eh!?

Oops, that was dangerous…I was just about to drop the plate I was washing.

Omi: Haha, that reaction is to be expected.

To be honest, I was shocked too. But I was even more shocked to see Sakyo-san’s unfazed expression.

Izumi: I don’t really think it has anything to do with marriage, but if it’s her boyfriend——.

Miyako is also of age, so having a look around a store like that together isn’t really strange.

Omi: Of course I think so too….but we’re talking about Sakyo-san here, I really thought he was going to overreact.

Izumi: Ahaha, I guess I get you.

It wouldn’t be strange to hear “Miyako would not be someone’s wife” from him.

Omi: Yeah. That’s why not even seeing him worry disappointed me.

Izumi: (Though, I heard it from Azami-kun once, even now it seems like Sakyo-san and his little sister’s relationship isn’t as close yet…)

Omi: Speaking of which, when we went to buy something for Tsuzuru, it seems like he finished writing the script for the festival’s play.

Izumi: Woah, can’t wait!

(We obviously should do out best in practice is well, but——)

(Regarding the fashion show… I should also give it my all regarding ‘that’...)

location: practice room

Izumi: When further from the line of sight, slightly pull your chin, and stand straight.

Homare: So that the inner thighs are crossed…pull a leg forward——yes?

Kumon: Homare-san’s catwalk was stylish!

Homare: Right? A piece of cake, really!

Sakuya: Homare-san’s amazing!

When I tried to stand straight, I couldn’t help but puff out my chest…

Kumon: I know right! How did Homare-san do it?

Homare: Understood…then let’s say, I walk as if I were a marionette hung from the ceiling.

Tsumugi: I see…

Kumon: Eh? What does that mean?

Tsumugi: Basically, don’t put weight on your heels.

Omi: So It’s something like slowly moving the center of gravity in front of you

Sakuya: Um….is it something like this?

Kumon: …Ah! I think I did better than before!

Homare: Yes, keep the pace, you two.

Izumi: I think it’s best to leave Homare-san to teach footwork.

Sakyo: …Sigh.

Tsumugi: Sakyo-san, are you alright?

Homare: I’ve thought Autumn Troupe is the best when it comes to physical activity.

Sakyo: Don’t group catwalking and action together.

Omi: I guess you’re right. We do use different muscles after all.

Kumon: Sakyo-san, do your best!

Sakyo: Good grief, don’t force an old guy to catwalk.

Izumi: Please do your best, Sakyo-san!

Izumi: —Then, let’s end today’s practice!

Thank you for your hard work, everyone!

Sakuya: Thank you for your hard work!

Kumon: I’m so tired, but it was a lot of fun!

Tsumugi: Kumon-kun got the hang of it easily. I should do my best too.

Izumi: Ah right, I have one last thing to say.

Homare: Hm, what is it?

Izumi: We’ll need to tailor for the tuxedos we’ll be using in the nearing fashion show, so be sure to clear your schedules.

I’ll inform you guys about the schedule as well.

Omi: Understood.

Kumon: Tailoring~! I’m excited!

Izumi: (Hehe, I’m happy everyone is looking forward to it)

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Omi: There isn’t any meat left. For the others…

Sakyo: Oh, Fushimi. What are you doing?

Omi: I’m making a list while checking the fridge, I don’t have any schedule today so I’m thinking of getting groceries.

Sakyo: I see.

I’ll help you out then. It’s my day off.

Omi: Really? Thank you, that’d be helpful.

location: marketplace

Omi: First things first, we’re out of meat so I’m going to get some, is the nearest supermarket alright?

Sakyo: No, if you’re gettin’ meat the ones from the supermarket further from here are cheaper. But, for vegetables it’s on sale today on the one over there..

Omi: Understood.

Looks like we can save more thanks to you accompanying me,

Come to think of it, I heard about it from the director. That you’d be starring in the play held by BridalFes.

Sakyo: Yeah. I only heard about it before the discussion with the other party the other day. Looks like they came to a conclusion, you’re participating too, right?

Omi: Yes. I heard about it being a passionate offer to the Autumn Troupe, regarding schedules there was no problem as well.

But, I was quite worried about the fashion show part…

Sakyo: There’s nothing to worry about, ain’t it? You’re quite tall yourself, you’ll fit a tuxedo more than an old man like me.

Omi: What are you saying? You’re not an old man, you know.

You fit your role to a T in the Bachelor play, too.

Sakyo: That’s cause Rurikawa and Bon’s power is too strong.

In any case, it’s true that it’d be great to have a fashion show with the models having various heights and body types.

Omi: You’re right. Regarding the play, it’s going to be centered around marriages I heard…

Sakyo: Yep, looks like the script Minagi is writing is going to rave in reviews.

Omi: Then, should we make a detour? I’m thinking of getting something nice for Tsuzuru.

Sakyo: …Well, it’s a necessary expense, I suppose.

If we wanna take advantage of the time-limited sales, being a little late is fine.

Omi: Then it’s decided.

location: town

Sakyo: So, have you decided on something yet?

Omi: The other day, while Kazunari and I were updating the food tour map, there was a new pudding shop around here that looked delicious.

If I’m right, it’s around here…

Huh?

Sakyo: Have you found it?

Omi: No, that’s not it…the one walking on the road over there, isn’t that Sakyo-san’s little sister?

Sakyo: What?

Omi: She wasn’t alone, it looked like she was with somebody…

(The one with her…was it a guy friend?)

Sakyo: …..

Omi: (Anyhow, the store she entered was…a jewelry shop, right?)

Sakyo: ——.

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Kumon: Eh? An offer from Bridal Fes—!?

Sakyo: Hyodo Jr. You’re loud.

Izumi: Ahaha, have you heard of Marriage Fever?

The filming location of that movie was taken there, and it seems like the venue for the festival will be held there this time…

Tsumugi: Ah, I’ve seen the premiere of that movie before. It was a big hit last year.

Izumi: Yes! So you have already seen it, Tsumugi-san.

Tsumugi: The story was wonderful as well. If I was right, the lead who successfully proposed to the heroine was joyful, without thinking…

Kumon: Without thinking…?

Tsumugi: What happens next might be a spoiler. I’ll refrain myself.

Kumon: Wait…! I’m curious!

Tsumugi: Anyways, that particular scene became trending in SNS, and the location became some sort of sacred pilgrimage site for the fans even until now.

Sakyo: You’re awfully knowledgeable.

Homare: Or could it be that you’ve attended said pilgrimage yourself?

Tsumugi: Ah, no. Kazu-kun told me about it while we were talking about watching the movie.

Anyhow, the ceremony venue is generally used for taking pictures.

Izumi: I see. Even so, it’s not everyday the venue is open to the public.

But it attracts crowds every time.

Sakuya: But why did they give us an offer this time?

Izumi: Actually…the organizer for the event saw the bachelor play, and became a fan of the Autumn Troupe.

Sakyo: Our troupe?

Izumi: Yes, they even sent us such passionate mail.

That’s why, when you guys were watching the footage from the bachelor play, the timing was really perfect. I was surprised.

Sakuya: I’m glad that they sent us an offer after watching our play!

Kumon: Yep! We gotta accept it!

Izumi: I get you. I do think the same but…

Sakyo: Is there anythin' you’re worried about?

Izumi: A stage play isn’t the only thing we were offered…

This time, it’s advertised as a festival, and there are many events to be held. And we were offered to be on a fashion show

Homare: Fashion Show?

Izumi: Yes, this time, it’s the highlight of the festival itself. And so, they’ve implored us to participate.

Since it’s called BridalFes I was wondering if it’s something where you wear tuxedos…

Kumon: Me, me! I want to do it!

Tsumugi: We were just watching the bachelor play, so it must be fate. If you don’t mind, I want to participate.

Sakuya: I want to go too! I’m interested in what I can do in a BridalFes play.

Homare: If my schedule doesn’t overlap with the event, I don’t mind participating.

Kumon: Sakyo-san, you’re going too right!?

Sakyo: …Well, we got this offer because the organizer watched the Autumn Troupe’s play, there’s no way not even one of us is not goin''.

Izumi: Thank you!

I’ll be discussing in detail with them for these few days, I’ll report back to you guys when we finish consulting with the organizer.

Kumon: I can’t wait!

Sakuya: Same!

directory:

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

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Sakyo: I’m back

Miyako: Oh, Big Brother! You’re home!

Sakyo: Yeah. Huh, what’s with the hurry?

Miyako: Ah, no I’m not!

Sakyo: …Were you looking at something?

Miyako: Um…I was looking at mother-in-law's wedding ceremony pictures.

Sakyo: Do you look at them often?

Miyako: Mhm. I think the pictures are really good. When I look at them, I think of Big Brother’s performance with the others.

Sakyo: What about me?

Miyako: N-nothing, there’s nothing, really?

Sakyo’s mother: I’m back….Eh, you’re here, Sakyo. If you’re here to get groceries, you might be too late…

Miyako: Mother, that’s a lot of luggage.

Sakyo: What did you buy?

Sakyo’s Mother: It’s groceries for lunch…and also something for everyone at the theater.

And also, this one is fruit daifuku for Hyodo-kun, I got it on the way back.

Sakyo: Good friend…Alright. I’ll pass it to him.

location: Mankai dorm.

Sakyo: I’m back.

Kumon: Woah~ the wheelhouse room scene was amazing~!Grayson was super cool~!

Tsumugi: You could tell he was a former soldier.

Homare: Autumn Troupe’s action scenes truly are not to be looked down upon. I feel wonderful watching them.

Sakuya: Yes. The coordination between the three was on point, it was super cool!

Kumon: Totally! It was so in-sync!

Sakyo: …Why are you guys just randomly watchin' the Autumn Troupe’s performance footage?

Kumon: Ah, welcome back Sakyo-san! I just wanted to watch Big Bro being cool!

Sakuya: We got invited by Kumon-kun. We get to see lots of Autumn Troupe’s cool scenes.

Homare: Either way, we also got to see Kumon-kun’s reactions.

Tsumugi: I get you. When Juza-kun showed up, Kumon-kun couldn’t stop twitching on his seat, it was amusing.

Kumon: Don’t watch me, watch Big bro!

Sakyo: Each and one of you is Hyodo’s fan…

Kumon: Eh?

Sakyo: It’s nothing.

Kumon: Well, of course I'm not only talking about big bro, Azami as the lead, Sakyo-san as the co-lead—everyone from Autumn Troupe is also cool!

Tsumugi: That’s right. Everyone looks so cool in tuxedos, as week.

Homare: Just like Kumon-kun said, it’s a performance that can be both enjoyed by men and women.

Kumon: Right!? I’d be happy if we also get to hold an event where we wear tuxedos just like the Autumn Troupe!

It’s also June Bride soon!

Izumi: Ah, Sakyo-san, you’re back. Welcome home. ….that’s a lot of luggage you’re holding.

Sakyo: Yeah, these are souvenirs from my mother.

Kumon: Woah! Thanks! Sakyo-san’s mom is really kind!

Sakyo: Also, this one’s sweets for Hyodo.

Izumi: Sorry for bothering again. I’m sure Juza-kun will be happy.

Sakyo: Yeah.

Izumi: Also sorry for bothering you since you just got back, but I have something to consult you about.

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Izumi: The weather’s great today.

Azuma: And thanks to that, the ocean’s scenery looks wonderful.

Staff: Good morning! Great to work with you today.

Izumi: Great to work with you as well!

Azuma: I look forward to working with you.

Staff: First, I’d like Yukishiro-san to work his way around freely, we’ll have the cameraman follow him and get a feel.

Azuma: Freely…

Understood, I’ll have a try.

Cameraman: Today, please think of this camera as the love of your life!

Azuma: Fufu, while we’re at it, I’ll make sure to stay in the camera’s viewpoint.

Cameraman: I’m counting on you! Let us start.

Cameraman: Alright. Now you do something like leading your girlfriend, and look back….

Izumi: (The pose and expression, felt like he was conveying “Come here, hold my hand”...he fits the bill for this setting)

(Other than that, Azuma-san fits the refreshing midday beach scenery a lot. I feel like I want to try going on a date with him…)

Azuma: Hm? Ah…

Izumi: (Azuma-san looks like he picked up something on the sand…)

Azuma: Is this… sea glass?

Cameraman: I think so.

Azuma: Excuse me, I want to try washing this with the ocean water. Can you wait for a bit?

Cameraman: Then, after you’ve done so can you go over there?

Azuma: Understood.

Ah, it is a sea glass.

Cameraman: It seems so.

Izumi: (Hm? That sea glass, it’s the shape of a heart….!)

Um…Could it be that the heart shaped sea glass was prepared in advance?

Staff: Not at all! We haven’t prepared any props, I believe Yukishiro-san just happened to find it.

Izumi: A boyfriend material themed photoshoot and he just happened to find a heart-shaped sea glass at that, Azuma-san is amazing…)

Staff: Yukishiro-san, with that the photoshoot is all wrapped up! Thank you very much!

Azuma: Thank you as well.

Izumi: Azuma-san, good work on the photoshoot!

Azuma: How was it?

Was I able to deliver the ocean date feel?

Izumi: The boyfriend feel was present, It was great! The setting is a fan favorite among our female audience, it was fun.

The staff was having fun as well when looking over the photoshoot results.

Azuma: Hehe, I see. I didn’t think I’d get this much praise.

Choice 1: You fit the ocean a lot

Izumi: The refreshing Azuma-san, fits a lot under the sunny beach scenery.

Azuma: I’ve never been told something like that, I’m quite happy.

Izumi: We go here occasionally, but there weren’t many opportunities to come!

Azuma: But, thanks to everyone, I’m relieved that we wrapped the photoshoot up well.

Izumi: Ah, but when we first came things felt quite troubling.

Azuma: Yes, this place is packed in the middle of the day after all, it’s too hot so we had to look for a place to cool down.

Although we got here, a lot of people end up doing nothing except either going sight-seeing or having a chat.

Izumi: Now that you say it, I didn’t really get the impression that Azuma-san would do something like swimming on the sea water or doing something like build a sandcastle.

Azuma: You really do understand me.

Izumi: We’ve known each other for years. After all, I’ve come to understand everyone considerably.

Azuma: Hehe, how reliable. I’m relieved I got to know you.

Izumi: Eh, thank you! I’ll do my best to be reliable from now on too!

Choice 2: How was the photoshoot today?

Izumi: How was the photoshoot today?

Azuma: That’s right, at first when the cameraman said “Think of this camera as the love of your life”, I was a bit confused.

But I once got the hang of it, and the rest flowed naturally.

Azuma: Yeah. As if the camera itself was a lover, I just had to imagine someone across from me as somebody.

Of course, the person I imagined was…

Izumi: Was….?

Azuma: It’s a secret

Izumi: Eeh!? All that and you’re not telling me!?

Azuma: Hehe, if there’s a chance someday, I guess I will.

Izumi: …Honestly I’m super curious, but understood. Then, If you feel like telling me please do!

Izumi: Ah, it seems like the staff is wrapping up the set. Should we go back too?

Azuma: Oh wait…Here, take this..

Izumi: Eh…this is…the heart shaped sea glass.

Azuma: It’s cute, so I wanted to give it to you, and have been holding onto it.

Izumi: Oh, really? Thank you so much! I thought it was really cute during the photoshoot, I’m really happy!

Azuma: Fufu, I’m not sure if this is just like what Kumon said, though.

Izumi: Even if it doesn’t, I’ll cherish this!

(I never guessed Azuma-san would give this to me… I’m happy. If something good does happen to me, I’ll go tell him!)

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Kumon: So, what’s going to be the setting for Azuma-san’s photoshoot!?

Kazunari: I’m super curious about his boyfriend material photoshoot!

Izumi: Azuma-san’s setting is decided to be “Ocean Date”!

Muku: Wow, how romantic!

Kumon: Ocean date is totally fitting!

Azuma: The scenery of the ocean is wonderful for a date, what will I be doing on the ocean I wonder?

Kazunari: How about things like talking by the shore together or strolling by with water only reaching the ankle, a classic don’t you think?

Kumon: A tag sounds fun too!

Muku: Or in shoujo mangas, they often share umbrellas or write each other's names on the sand.

Yuki: Wasn’t there something like picking up sea glasses? Kumon, you picked up sea glasses back then too, right?

Kumon: I did! Now that you say it, I feel like good things will happen if you get sea glasses Azuma-san picked up!

Kazunari: Totally! He definitely has some sort of resonation with it!

Azuma: Fufu, I don’t think I do though.

Yuki: Well, even so sea glasses are pretty, don’t you think it resonates with date activities?

Izumi: That’s right, we can pick up some sea glasses as well as deliver the setting well.

Azuma: I agree. Thank you for the idea everyone. I’ll take note of it.

(....While I’m at it, I wonder if I should ask Tasuku to accompany me to the beach.)

location: beach

Azuma: Sorry, I had to ask you to bring me here again.

Tasuku: It’s nothing much, really. It’s for the magazine project, anyway.

Azuma: Thanks. Though, even we got here. I’m not quite sure what to do.

Tasuku: Well, it had always been like that. Adults usually just look at the scenery and talk when they’re at the beach.

Azuma: Fufu, you’re right.

Ah, that kid…

Looks like that kid is looking for something with a bottle——

Azuma: Sea glasses…Hehe, I just got reminded of what Kumon said earlier.

Tasuku: What did he say?

Azuma: He said if he were to receive sea glasses that I picked up, something good will happen.

Tasuku: What does that even mean…

Well, it does sound like Hyodo Jr, alright.

Azuma: Yup, that does.

Ah, I found some sea glass here. I’ll give it to the kid over there.

Tasuku: Alright, I’ll go too.

Azuma: Thanks, let's go.

Azuma: Hey, I’ll give some sea glasses for you.

Boy: Thank you! The bottle is too big, gathering it all by myself is bothersome, I’m happy!

Azuma: What are you going to do with it?

Boy: Yeah! My little sister likes sea glasses, so I wanted to collect lots of them in this bottle for her birthday present!

Azuma: I see, so it’s a birthday present.

(...I just got reminded of the birthday present brother prepared for me)

I’m sure your little sister will be happy to get such a wonderful birthday present from her brother)

Boy: Hehe, I’m sure you’re right! I’m doing my best for her, I have to collect as many as I can!

Azuma: …Then, if you’re alright with it, can I help you out gathering the sea glasses?

Boy: Eh, is that okay?

Azuma: Yep, of course. Is that fine, Tasuku?

Tasuku: Well, I don’t really have anything to do anyways.

Boy: Really?! Yay, Thank you!

Azuma: Lastly, I think if you put this in it’ll look like there’s a lot.

Boy: You’re right, it does!

Tasuku: That’s good.

Boy: Yeah! Thank you, big bros! 

Azuma: Thank you for letting us help you prepare a precious birthday present.

Boy: Ah, I have to get back now…!

Thank you for helping me! Bye-bye!

Azuma: Mhm, see you again.

Tasuku: Not many sea glasses wash up the shore so I wasn’t really confident, but I’m glad.

Azuma: Yep, thank you for helping.

Tasuku: You're welcome.

Azuma: Anyways, we should head back too.

Tasuku: Have you come up with something for the photoshoot?

Azuma: Mhm, I suppose so.

Tasuku: That’s good.

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location: home

Yuki: Azu-nee, which one do you think is cuter between this top and that one?

Azuma: I think the one over there fits you better.

Yuki: Then I’ll go pick that one.

Azuma: Muku, are you having trouble picking between those 2 pants?

Muku: Yeah, I thought buying two is out of the question, so I had to pick one between them…

Azuma: Hm… Since Muku grew taller, I think you’d fit a more mature tone, how about this one?

You yourself want to try out those pants, right?

Muku: Huh, you could tell!? I actually really did want to try out clothes with more mature tones.

I’ve made up my mind thanks to Azu-nee! Thank you so much!

Azuma: Fufu, you're welcome.

Muku: Shopping for clothes went without a hitch, what should we do next?

Yuki: Hm? There was a store like this here?

Azuma: Looks like it’s a store that opened up here recently. …Hm, they sell handmade accessories.

Even looking from the store display alone they all seem wonderful.

Yuki: Can I have a look?

Azuma: Of course, I also got curious myself.

(Looks like the ones around here are ocean themed. Hm, are the materials used in this pendant …the real thing?)

Muku: Wah, the shape of those charms look really cute!

Yuki: That pendant looks really good.

Azuma: The design looks simple and quite practical.

Yuki: It looks great for daily use, wonder if I should buy it.

Muku: Right, it looks easy to use. I kinda want it myself.

Ah, but if Yuki-kun is going to buy it we might overlap…I think I better not…

Azuma: The shapes of the charms are different, so you’ll look different no matter which one you get, you don’t have to worry about it.

Yuki: Yeah, the main charm is different for every pendant, so it won’t look similar, don’t mind about it.

And it’s not like we’re going to wear them at the same time every time, right?

Muku: I see, I guess you’re right. Then I’ll buy the pendant.

Azuma: If you two are buying them I suppose I’ll get one too. The charms are gorgeous.

Muku: Yay! We’re all matching, I’m happy!

Yuki: Not a lot of chances to match with Azu-nee, I’m cool with it.

Azuma: Which one are the two of you going to choose? While we’re at it, we should choose the ones we like the most.

Yuki: I’m getting this one, this one caught my eye the most.

Muku: You decided fast. I think I’ll go with…ah, this one!

Azuma: So those two. Then these will be my present for the two of you.

Muku: Eh!? We can’t do that, you don’t have to…! We’ll buy them on our own…!

Yuki: We’re grateful, but you Azu-nee spoils us too much. It’s not even our birthdays, so there really isn’t a reason for giving us presents.

Azuma: Hm….Then, can the reason be “I’m happy the three of us get to match”?

Yuki: If you say it like that It’s not like I can say no…

Azuma: Fufu, then It’s a present for the celebration of us matching.

Yuki: Ah, fine… then I’ll accept it, thanks.

Muku: Thank you!

location: home

Azuma: We’re home.

Kumon: Welcome back! Did you guys go somewhere together?

Yuki: Yeah, we went shopping.

Izumi: Wah, Muku-kun’s pendant’s charms look cute! Did you get them when you went shopping earlier?

Muku: Yeah, we found them at a handmade accessories store and Azu-nee-san got them for us!

Kazura: Eh? Aren’t the three of you wearing the same pendant?

Azuma: Fufu, as expected of you. We took a liking to the charms so the three of us decided to match.

Izumi: So that’s how it is. Even so, what a coincidence at this time!

Azuma: Coincidence? 

Izumi: Actually, for the “BE.MINE” photoshoot, I just got contacted for Azuma-san’s photoshoot setting earlier.

Azuma: I’m guessing it has something to do with the charms.

Izumi: Yep, that’s right.

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Izumi: We’ll be in your care today!

Tasuku: Thank you for having us.

Staff: The pleasure is ours!

We’re currently preparing for the photoshoot, would you mind waiting for a few minutes.

Izumi: Understood.

…Anyways, Tasuku-san. I heard that for this photoshoot you got special training from Citron-kun.

Tasuku: Yeah. For practice, I ended up wiping a lotta people's heads with a towel.

Honestly at first, I thought it’s a little extra for a practice, but in the end I noticed there were moments that were useful as a reference for the photoshoot.

Izumi: Hehe, I’m glad. I heard it from everybody. Like “It was more pleasant than I thought” or like “It was heart pounding”....

CHOICE A: It’s mostly well received!

Izumi: It’s mostly well received!

Tasuku: I don’t know if I should be happy or what…

Izumi: I believe the practice for the reliable boyfriend paid off well! [1]

Tasuku: I guess yeah, it feels like staying up until late was worth it.

CHOICE B: Everyone had varying thoughts.

Tasuku: I get the “pleasant” part though, but what do you mean “heart pounding”?

Izumi: Apart from when someone was a kid, people usually don’t get their heads wiped.

It’s heart pounding because they’re not really used to it, I understand that feeling somehow.

Tasuku: Huh, really. I don’t really get it though.

Staff: I apologize for the wait! Takato-san, we’re starting now.

Tasuku: Aight, I’ll be going.

Izumi: Yes, please do your best!

Cameraman: I look forward to working with you today.

Then, please hold this towel and stand over there.

Tasuku: Understood.

Izumi: (....Ah. His expression suddenly became softer. Seems like he’s immersed in his role already)

Cameraman: Now picture your girlfriend before the camera, could you try striking a few poses for the shoot?

Tasuku: Yes.

Cameraman: First, let’s start a pose as if you’re wiping. Mhm, that’s good! Like that, that way…

Tasuku: …

Izumi: (It does feel like when a couple who happens to get back after an interrupted date)

(Even though they just got drenched from the rain, Tasuku’s expression shows that he’s having fun…)

(making the most of his time with his girlfriend, he wonderfully conveyed how much he cares about her wellbeing)

Cameraman: That’s great! For the last one, would you look over to make an eye-contact with the camera over here…like that!

Tasuku: …

Izumi: Nothing came out of Tasuku-san’s mouth…but I can see that he’s saying “You alright?” that’s Tasuku-san for you…)

later that week

Tasuku: …We’re back.

Izumi: Welcome home. Wait, you guys…what happened…

Citron: We were practicing soccer when there was suddenly a guerilla heavy rain, we’re soaking wet~!

Omi: Even though the weather forecast said it’d be sunny today.

Tasuku: It’s a shame, but we had to stop our practice.

Izumi: That’s terrible…

But anyways, I’ll go bring some towels, so please wait there for a bit!

Izumi: Alright, please use this!

Tasuku: Aight, thanks.

Tsuzuru: Helped us a bunch.

Citron: I’m drenched from the top to the tip of my feet~

Azami: So cold…

Omi: We should go take a shower as soon as possible.

Tsuzuru: Yeah we should. Or else we’ll catch a cold…

Tasuku: That’s how it is. Then I’ll prepare a change of clothes and go to...

Izumi: Ah! Tasuku-san, water is still dripping from your hair. Can you hand over the towel for a sec?

Tasuku: Yeah…

Izumi: …Alright, this should be fine! Please warm up the bathtub so you don’t catch a cold.

Citron: Tasuku, you’ve gotten better at wiping everyone’s heads, but looks like you’ve got a long way to go when it comes to wiping your own~!

Tasuku: That’s an entirely different thing.

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Izumi: Your setting for the “BE.MINE” photoshoot has been decided! It’s “The boyfriend that wipes your head with a towel”

As for the setting—during a date…you got drenched when it suddenly rained…

Omi: I see. It was totally different from our speculations.

Tsuzuru: Right.

Muku: I think it’s such a wonderful situation that suits Tasuku perfectly well! Azami: Eh, Muku-san?

Muku: Ah, I’m sorry. I happened to overhear and joined the conversation…

Tasuku: All’s fine, but is this ‘wiping your head with a towel’ kind of setting really that good? 

Muku: Yes! This kind of scene where there's sudden rain during a date often appears in shoujo manga!

Muku: In a panic, they went home, and in the end the heroine and the boyfriend got drenched together.

Izumi: I also saw something similar in a drama. The heroine thought the date got ruined, so she felt bummed out.

The boyfriend who pretends to not care at all, asks “You okay?” while wiping the heroine’s hair that made her heart skip a beat.

Muku: Right! The gap between being drenched and being shown such a refreshing smile.

His toughness being shown through skinship…and such a gentle consideration. It’s definitely a setting that earns tons of heartbeat points.

Tasuku: So it’s somethin’ like that… I still don’t really get it, but it looks like I could use it as a reference for the photoshoot.

Citron: You can rely on Muku when it comes to understanding a girl’s heart! [1]

Omi: I also learnt from it, thanks.

Muku: Ehehe, you’re welcome. 

If you could use a reference, you can ask me to lend you a shoujo manga, Tasuku-san!

Citron: It looks fun, so I’ll help you practice~!

Tasuku: Yeah, I’ll ask you when I need help.

Tasuku: (Alright. I’m drenched in sweat after a practice as a guest appearance, let’s wash up, and refresh well…)

Hm? Is that Citron over there?

Citron: Tasuku, you came at the right time! I was thinking of going to your room after this.

Tasuku: Is there anythin’ you need…hey, dontcha think you should go wipe your head with that towel first?

Dry your hair properly after a shower, or else you’ll get cold.

Citron: I drenched my hair to help you out for the photoshoot! 

You may use me to practice for the photoshoot and clean off my hair!

Whether you can properly clean someone’s hair in a boyfriend-like way, I’ll give you a strict examination!

Tasuku: Ah right, you told me you’d help me practice.

(It’ll certainly could be a practice, so I’ll try it out)

Got it. Hand me over the towel.

Citron: Yes, think of me as a girlfriend and gently clean my hair.

Tasuku: …Is this fine?

Citron: You’re too crude, my head hurts~!

Tasuku, you’re a hopeless boyfriend!

Tasuku: I thought I should firmly clean it so as to not catch a cold, but It’s harder than I thought…

Kumon: Nii-chan, I’ll wash your back today!

Juza: Aight, thanks.

Citron: Kumon and Juza, you came at the right time!

I’ll have you two practice on me after you’re done!

Tasuku: Why are you so aggressive about havin’ me practice for my photoshoot…?

But, it is true that I need practice for the shoot. So when you guys finish, I’ll wipe off your hair too.

Juza: Whaddya mean practice…?

Kumon: Hmhm? What’s up?

Kumon: Sorry for the wait, Tasuku-san!

I just finished—!

Juza: Me too.

Tasuku: Alright, just as I explained earlier. To practice for my photoshoot, I’ll be wiping off your hair with a towel.

Kumon: Understood! Can ya start with me?

Tasuku: Yeah.

…How’s this?

Kumon: It’s kinda ticklish, you’re probably a lil too gentle?

I guess I’d prefer it if you’re a lil more stronger with it!

Tasuku: So it’s too gentle this time.

I guess I should be changing my approach, and try to suit the other person.

Citron: Not only that, you have to be considerate of their feelings!

Tasuku: Do I really have to do that?

It’s far deeper than I thought…

Citron: Come on, the next one is Juza!

Tasuku: (Hyodo and Hyodo Jr.’s preference might just be similar. This time, just a little stronger…)

How’s this? If there’s anythin’, don’t hold back and just ask.

Juza: Nah, it feels just nice.

Tasuku: Really?

Citron: You’re getting better little by little! Tasuku, you should keep up at this pace!

Sakuya: Hm? What’s everyone doing?

Citron: Tasuku, I’ll also leave Sakuya to you.

Tasuku: That’s what I was about to do.

Until I get the hang of it, I’ll clean everyone who gets here.

Sakuya: Eh?

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Citron: Eat this! Citron Hyper Lightning Shoot!!

Tsuzuru: Ah, wait, that's a little too…! Where are you kicking that ball, Citron-san??

Citron: Oops, Sorry! I just kicked it without thinking.

Tasuku: It’s fine, I’ll just catch up––!

Azami: Ooh, nice, Tasuku-san!

Omi: You really catched up to that ball.

Tasuku: Well, if you can’t stop an assist’s ball, you won't stand a chance in the Neighbors’ Association football tournament.

Citron: Tasuku stopping the ball feels frustrating…

Tsuzuru: Wait, that was basically a pass, if anything you should be happy Takato-san received your pass.

Tasuku: Also, Citron’s pass somewhat became a shot stoppin’ practice.

Omi: Well, this kind of unpredictable play might become its own advantage when used in a game.

Azami: Even though we're his teammates, we weren't even able to read Citron-san’s moves…

Omi: Why don’t we stop the practice for today, looks like it’s the perfect time.

Tasuku: Yeah.

Citron: I’m soo tired~!

Azami: I’m breaking out in sweat like crazy.

Tasuku: Once you finish a protein drink, you’ll always break a sweat like crazy.

Citron: The long-awaited bathhouse! I’ve been looking forward to this. That’s why I became the insistent!

Tsuzuru: That’s true… also, it’s “assistant”.

Omi: Haha, be careful don’t get too carried away alright?

Azami: That’s refreshing…

Citron: Going to the bathhouse after practice is definitely the best!

Tsuzuru: Are you measuring your weight, Takato-san?

Tasuku: Yeah, it’s a routine.

…Alright, doesn't look like it increased, looks good.

Azami: What “looks good”?

Tasuku: It’s my turn for the boyfriend material shoot comin’ up, so for that I gotta make sure I don’t gain weight.

Honestly, the next tournament is coming up, so I wish I can gain just a bit…

Omi: Ooh, that women’s magazine special feature article. Has your setting been decided yet?

Tasuku: Nah, not yet.

Tsuzuru: Whatever the setting it’ll be I’ll look forward to it.

Citron: something like playing sports with a girlfriend suits him! And of course utilize the muscles he’s proud of~!

Omi: Whether it be an inhouse or watching a sports game kind of date it’ll definitely suit Tasuku.

Tasuku: If it’s that kind of setting, enjoyin’ it with a drink on hand sounds fun.

Tsuzuru: Right, Takato-san suits the kind of date that gives off mature vibes.

Azami: …. (flustered)

Citron: Ooh, Azami got flustered and turned red.

Azami: I–I’m not!

This bath is just hot is all…

Tasuku: But anyways, Director might just tell me soon enough, so let’s just end this conversation over here.

Izumi: Welcome back. You guys’ faces look refreshed, did you just got back from the bathhouse?

Tasuku: Yeah, we wanted to wash off the sweat from soccer practice.

Izumi: Fufu, thank you for your hard work. Also, I have something to talk to you about…

Tasuku: Somethin’ to tell me?

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Sakuya: We managed to arrive on time.

Kazunari: Hey~ I wanted to have fun just a little bit more though~

Azami: No way, I got school.

Juza: Me too.

Izumi: Ahaha, Juza-kun, you still have a bit more until summer break ends, right?

Azami: But we still have the Tanabata party when we get back, don’t we? Weren’t you suuper looking forward to it, Kazunari-san?

Kazunari: Yep yep, very much!

Sakuya: I wonder how many more wishes are going to be added!

Azami: It’ll end up looking like a forest.

Chikage: Let’s just hope it won’t fall over.

Izumi: Right…

Hisoka: Mn….

Kazunari: Hisohiso, are you up?

Hisoka: …I’m hungry.

Chikage: What are you, a wild animal that lives off instincts?

Izumi: Ahahaha….I’ll take out the marshmallows.

(....Uwa, there’s only a few left!

But it looks like it’ll be enough until we get back to the dorms)

(As expected of Homare-san…!)

…Hm? You didn’t eat the cookie at all though

Hisoka: I forgot

But…

flashback

Kousei: Thank you so much!

Please come play here again!

Hisoka: Yeah.

Oh right…did you see the meteor shower properly that night?

Kousei: No, during the meteor shower Hisoka-san showed us, I was able to wish “I want to meet Orihime”

…And then! Just that night, I met Orihime in my dream!

Hisoka: …I’m glad.

Kousei: …I thought there’s no point in wishing for something that won’t come true anyway. That’s what I used to think, but I guess that’s not the case.

I met Orihime in a dream. My wish came true.

Chikage: ….

Hisoka: That’s great. But…I believe it’s because you’ve done your best looking for her all this time.

That’s why we found her collar, it eventually became your wish—and you met her in a dream.

Your wish comes true from your own hard work— well, that’s what my family said.

Izumi: That’s right. That’s how everyone here, too, reached their dreams.

Kousei: …I see. Ehehe, thank you!

Hisoka: Ah right. Since your wish came true you might no longer want it but…I’ll give you this.

Kousei: …Sweets?

Hisoka: Wish-granting cookies. They say if you write your wish on the wrapper it’ll come true.

Kousei: Really!?

Hisoka: Mhm. It’s bogus, but it just might not be.

Kousei: ?

Chikage: ....Well, in the end it depends on yourself again, won’t it? 

Kousei: …Yeah!

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Omi: I made Tanabata Cheese Corn Quiche guys~

Tasuku: I finished setting up the Nagashi Soumen.

Azuma: The sake preparation is complete. The main focus is the local sake Kazu and the others brought from the Island

Izumi: …I’m glad the bamboo didn’t break!

Sakyo: it got in a pinch at one point. So we picked out a few things and put ‘em in the second one.

Izumi: Second one!? …Everyone here is a strong drinker huh…

Citron: Overthinking Company huh.

Masumi: Stress?

Tsuzuru: Don’t you mean overdrinking?

Itaru: That kind of Mankai Company would be scary.

Kazunari: What about Hyodle’s tanzaku? Looks like ya wrote it already.

Juza: I gave up on writing one so I wrote ‘em thrice.

It mighta mean I’ll become more greedy.

Banri: It probably just gonna look like a flimsy piece of gum.

Juza: Aah?

Hisoka: (...I also gotta write my tanzaku)

...Where are the white tanzakus?

Tsumugi: Hm? It should be here though…

Homare: Seems like we’ve run out of them.

Guy: Then we need to make more of them. Is Mikage the only one who needs them?

Sakuya: Chikage-san, have you written yours?

Chikage: I haven’t…but I feel bad making you make more of them, so I’ll take them.

Hisoka: ….Ah right.

Chikage, hold on a sec.

Hisoka: Sorry I made you wait. You can write it here.

Chikage: …Seriously?

Hisoka: It’ll definitely grant you the luck. Thanks to him.

Other than that, as far as I know, all the wishes I’ve written here came true.

Chikage: (“Family happiness”, huh…)

Chikage: …Sigh, you eat the cookie.

Hisoka: How sly.

Chikage: …I’ll write it.

Hisoka: Mhm.

Chikage: (I hope my family’s…)

Hisoka: (...Wishes come true)

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Izumi: Great work, guys!

Sakuya: Thank you for your hard work!

Juza: Yeah.

Chikage: Director too, thanks for the hard work.

Izumi: If you’re looking for Kousei-kun, his parents already came by and went home, 

Looks like they came back to greet us.

His eyes were lit up throughout the show. And during the meteor shower scene, he seems to be wishing for something.

Hisoka: …I see, I’m glad.

Sakuya: Speaking of which, is it still raining outside? It'll be difficult for the guests when going home…

Izumi: Nope, it’s been some time since it stopped raining, it stopped during the second half of the show.

Azami: Anyhow, the rain suddenly going up is…

Kazunari: …Ah! Could it be Meteor Shower’s luck!?

Izumi: Woah–! What a sight–!

Azami: What a scenery…

Juza: Like a painting…

Hisoka: We’ll be able to see the meteor shower this way.

Izumi: Just in case, I contacted Kurahashi-san to tell Kousei-kun about it earlier.

Kazunari: As expected of our Director-chan! You work fast!

Izumi: Hehe, thank you.

Hisoka: Hey Chikage, which one is Vega?

Chikage: Right…Ah, the biggest light blue star over there is Vega—

[shooting star]

Hisoka: That one just now…

Chikage: Shooting stars. Look, there’s more.

Hisoka: Amazing…

Chikage: Do I really have to wish? We can say whatever we want, make whichever dream come true.

Hisoka: What about you Chikage?

Chikage: I haven’t written anything on the paper sheets, how could I do that?

Hisoka: Fufu, if August was here, he’d say “what a waste!”

Chikage: Yeah, he wouldn’t let us and does it on our behalf.

Hisoka: …If you two won’t do it then, I’ll do it myself.

When we get back to the dorms, give me marshmallows —Mnomf.

Chikage: Stop that. It’ll be the worst if it comes true.

Hisoka: …Fufu.

Chikage: What’s so funny?

Hisoka: Nothing. I was just thinking, if August is here watching the stars with us, he’d be laughing right now.

Chikage: …Yeah.

He’ll surely laugh like an idiot.

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August: December falls asleep fast, huh.

April: He always does.

December: (....I can hear August and April’s voices. And it’s…warm.)

(It’s surely August’s back)

August: Anyways, December said he saw shooting stars.

April: …I know. Our comms were connected.

August: Oh, really?

April: You look so obvious.

You knew, so that’s why you said that right?

August: Ah… the “I hope my family’s wishes come true” one?

April: That was the thing I wrote on a wishing tree when I was a kid. You remembered it, huh.

August: So did you.

Well…It’s because I still have that paper, even now.

April: ….

August: Just kidding, sadly to say.

It’s because it’s one of your very few wishes.

Even if it’s not a wish you’ve made for yourself.

August: I want to make a wishing tree again.

Even though it doesn’t look like you’ll want to write anything anymore.

April: That guy on your back will do it with you. Even though the only thing he’ll write is marshmallows.

August: That’s fine, it’s an admirable wish.

—Right, December?

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Hisoka: (….It’s dazzling.

And…a little warm)

Hisoka: Mm…Ah, where are we?

Azami: Ah, he woke up.

Juza: This is…the coast, right?

Kazunari: Yep, and Chikachon’s back?

Chikage: …

Hisoka: …You’re right.

Izumi: I already said our ship is early in the morning, but Hisoka-san didn’t wake up at all.

Sakuya: I thought he was going to continue sleeping…

Chikage: You owe me one.

Hisoka: Stingy.

(...I remembered it's been a while since Chikage carried me on his back. August's, and the memories from that dream.)

…Hey Chikage.

Chikage: Shut up, if you won’t get off just sleep.

Hisoka: I already know the wish I want to write.

Chikage: It’s gonna be just marshmallows anyway.

Hisoka: …Who knows, look forward to it once we get back.

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CAST:

Hisoka Mikage as Altair

Chikage Utsuki as Deneb

Sakuya Sakuma as Alioth

Juza Hyodo Kornephoros

Kazunari Miyoshi as Antares

Azami Izumida as Asclepius

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Altair (Hisoka): “Vega…”

Deneb (Chikage): “Disappeared…?”

The stars: “…….”

Alioth (Sakuya): “We should carry out our duty, because the humans are waiting for their wishes to be fulfilled”

Deneb: “We convey their wishes to God, and fulfill them…that’s our duty as the stars.”

Altair: “...Then, what about our wishes? Who could fulfill them for us…?

Izumi: (The stars shining above the night sky. In this season, the stars once again carry out a special role)

(And that’s “Whose wish shall they bring to God?” —)

(Not only that, they were only able to fulfill one wish. To carry out they role, they ponder upon which wish to come true—)

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Deneb: “...There seems to be a lot of wishes this year too”

Alioth: “It’s summer, so it cannot be helped. After all, there is a special event in the human realm”

Kornephoros (Juza): “Tanabata. Where Orihime and Hikoboshi cross paths in the Milky Way, and the night where they meet only once a year. On that day, they write their wishes on a piece of paper, and decorate bamboos…”

Asclepius (Azami): “When in truth, something like that never happened,”

Antares (Kazunari): “I actually think it’s interesting~ there are some playfulness to it”

Altair: “There’s nothing interesting—hey, you reek of alcohol!”

Kornephoros: “It’s still the crack of dawn, and you’re already hammered”

Antares: “Ahaha~ Anyhow, what is not interesting?”

Deneb: “Well, of course it is obvious…”

Altair: “Because Vega finds that legend in the human realm interesting, we ended up only being able to meet once a year!”

Deneb: “...So that’s how it is”

Asclepius: “You’re still having fun despite complaining, don’t you?” You even looked into what’s prevalent amongst humans with Kornephoros”

Altair: “That’s because such talk would delight Vega…if it weren’t for his request, we wouldn’t be looking into it at all”

Alioth: “I get it, a delightful meeting between two people. Perhaps it may not be as bad as I thought” [1]

“Whichever reason it could be, Altair’s fascination with humans is something good. Wishes conveyed by them vary, a selection must be carried out”

Deneb: “I suppose meeting only once a year is alright, but I urge you to listen to the human’s wishes carefully, alright?”

“Because it will certainly rise from here on”

Altair: “No need to say it. Aah… I want to meet Vega as soon as possible!

Izumi: (And upon deciding on a wish to convey, that day—)

Altair: “Vega! Vega, you’re here?”

Asclepius: “So loud”

Deneb: “So that’s what you ended up saying first,”

Kornephoros: “Isn’t that fine? It’s a once a year reunion after all”

Alioth: “But, it doesn’t look like Vega’s here”

Altair: “Eeh…”

Antares: “Dontcha think he probably stayed up drinking and overslept?”

Deneb: “Vega is not like you, so that’s out of the question. Seems like you’re tipsy again today”

Antares: “Hold on a sec, I made it on time today, didn’t I?”

“And I dunno how many times I’ll be able to celebrate this day. So I gotta cherish it–all of your time”

Asclepius: “...Before that day comes, I’ll make sure to do something. Definitely”

Antares: “We talked about this, didn’t we? You don’t have to carry that heavy of a burden. Stars like us eventually will perish, it’s a fact that you can’t change.”

“I’ve already accepted how we’ll eventually say our farewells a long time ago”

Asclepius: “What even is this guy fooled by sake is saying…”

Antares: “...So, we’re gonna wait for Vega? I’m fine with that”

Alioth: “No, we’ll start once it’s time. It’ll waste our time to examine the wishes that are much more than the stars,”

Altair: “But…”

Deneb: “Vega was certainly looking forward to this day, you might have to wait”

Antares: “What was last year’s again? Was it ‘I hope televisions will be invented’, was it?

Asclepius: “That was 100 years ago”

Antares: “Huh? Really?”

Kornephoros: “Also, humans don’t use televisions these days”

Altair: “Right, now they can just watch whatever they want whenever they’d like. What was it? Subscription services, right?”

Alioth: “You two did well observing the human realm”

Kornephoros: “It’s expected. There’s only one wish that can come true, after all”

Altair: “I just wanted to have things to talk about once I meet Vega”

Deneb: “You’re truly…. I understand that you feel lonely not being able to meet for a year. But you shouldn’t forget our duty.”

Kornephoros: “Role, huh. …I think that instead of simply fulfilling a single wish, I thought we should fulfill everyone’s, whether it be trivial or not.”

Asclepius: “I agree, if God will only grant one wish, wouldn’t it be fine if we fulfill the others?”

Deneb: “That’s a little too much, alright?”

Alioth: “...Oh! This wish is quite amusing. It says ‘I want to be a millionaire’”

Antares: “If we’re talking about amusing then we can’t miss out on this one — ‘I want to marry the person I like’”

Kornephoros: “Such as ‘liking’, in recent years there’s a lot of people whose wishes has something to do with their oshi”

Asclepius: “Oshi?”

Kornephoros: “A figure you’d like to support, and wish for their happiness from your heart…something like that”

Altair: “I see, then my Oshi is Vega!”

Deneb: “I don’t think it’s anything remotely similar to your relationship”

Asclepius: “And others… it’s the usual wishing for one’s health. Not only it’s for their own, but there are also those who wish on others”

Antares: “Health, world peace, wanting to become rich, those three are always on the top. It’s fine if that’s how this year will be again, right?”

Deneb: “Alioth, you’ve participated during spring too, right? What was the wish at the time?”

Alioth: “If you’re thinking about covering it, you don’t have to worry…eh, Altair? Where are you going? We’re in the middle of a meeting.”

Altair: “I’m going to pick up Vega. We’ve already waited this much”

[explosion sound]

The stars: “....!?”

Izumi: (There was a sudden sound of explosion, taking everyone by surprise.

Then Immediately after, Vega’s shining appearance suddenly disappeared.)

Altair: “How— how did this happen…! Vega’s lifespan wasn't much different than mine…!

Deneb: “Could he be hiding behind the moon and stars…?” 

Asclepius: “I understand why you’re hoping so, but you guys heard that explosion, right?

Kornephoros: “Could stars with differing orbits collide with each other?”

Antares: “I didn’t expect to be sending off my friends this soon, I couldn’t prepare myself for this….”

Vega: “There’s no way! Vega is…!”

Deneb: “He’s no longer here with us!”

Altair: “...Gh”

Alioth: “...It’s tragic, but we need to do what we have to do”

Asclepius: “You, even at this time…!”

Alioth: “Exactly because it’s this time!”

Altair: “...Haha, that’s right. It’s the day where we grant wishes…then, let’s this year’s wish be—Vega’s resurrection!”

The stars: “.......”

Altair: “It’s totally fine right? We haven’t even decided on a wish by this point—”

Deneb: “We can’t. Even if we wish for it, it won’t come true.”

“And why is that? We are stars after all—God grants wishes we bring—We are not humans”

Altair: “...So, who’s going to be granting our wishes then….!”

[stars falling]

Deneb: “! This meteor shower…”

Antares: “The little stars too, are despairing from this sudden farewell”

Kornephoros: “No, those lights aren’t just them”

Alioth: “Those are the tears of the humans, they’re lamenting over Vega’s loss”

Altair: “Eh?”

Deneb: “What is there to be surprised about? He’s everyone’s beloved summer’s first magnitude star, after all”

“The legend you know the most out of all of us, right?”

Altair: “...Yeah, let us listen to the humans’ prayers”

“‘We’ll reunite Orihime and Hikoboshi’...and meet Vega once again”

Asclepius: “ —Look! The heavenly dome is opening—Even though we haven’t conveyed a wish yet”

Izumi: (What lies beyond the dome, is the place where Gods live. A place where wishes shall be granted when it’s time.)

Altair: “Everyone…After all, I…”

Deneb: “We understand, Altair”

The stars: “Yeah”

Altair: “Please let us meet with our beloved Vega once again”

Izumi: (The wish from the stars and the humans—become one—and delivered to God)

Kornephoros: “—There’s a light shining from the east!”

Deneb: “Hm, that gentle white illumination is…”

Altair: “Vega! We missed you!!”

Alioth: “....Ah, the heavenly dome closed”

Asclepius: “Our wishes were conveyed to God—by humans”

Antares: “True. This kind of miracle isn’t something only us can accomplish”

Deneb: “You have to be grateful to God and the humans, Altair”

Altair: “Y-yeah…! From now on, I’ll continue to shine for as long as I live! And fulfill a wish that resonates with all the humans, even if it’s just one…!”

Alioth: “That’s the spirit”

Antares: “By the way, do yall wanna drink to celebrate Vega’s resurrection!?”

Kornephoros: “You’re always wanting to get drunk, huh”

Asclepius: “Totally”

Deneb: “If that’s how it’ll be, let’s meet up with Vega first, shall we?”

Altair: “Yeah, let’s go! All of us!”

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[Notes at the end of the chapter]

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Kousei: This is…

Hisoka: We found it on a hill near the shore.

I thought it was Orihime’s collar…was I wrong?

Kousei: …Orihime’s fur is black, her eyes are golden,

When she runs, the collar rings like this——.

Like a shooting star.

Hisoka: I see.

Kousei: Welcome home, Orihime…

—Thank you so much for finding Orihime’s collar.

Hisoka: It’s fine.

…I’m sorry I still looked for her even with you saying I didn’t need to.

Is it fine if I ask why you didn’t want anyone to help…?

Kousei: That’s…Uhm…

Chikage: ….You actually thought it wouldn’t come back after all, right?

Kousei:  ——.

Yeah.

Chikage: We didn't find Orihime, but I’m glad we atleast found its collar.

Hisoka: …Hey, why did you know? The reason why Kousei rejected everyone’s help about finding Orihime.

Chikage: Nothing much, really. When I heard the cat reached an old age and his family eventually gave up on the search, I somewhat understood.

Other than that…When cats realize it’s time for their death, they often hide where nobody could find them.

Hisoka: How detailed coming from the guy who hates cats.

Chikage: …Just a knowledge I came to know randomly.

Hisoka: O—kay.

Izumi: ...So there was a downpour after all, we won’t be able to use the dome screen…

Kazunari: I heard it was going to be the meteor shower’s peak tonight, seems like we won’t be able to see it. Huh.

Sakuya: It’s a shame, though I’m glad it seems like the guests could arrive at the theater safely!

Izumi: That’s true. Alright! Let’s check out the overall direction once again to perfecti–

Kurahashi: Excuse me—!

Azami: What happened? Is there another problem?

Kurahashi: Did you see Kousei!?

It’s raining heavily, but I couldn’t find him since the afternoon—!

Hisoka: ——.

Kurahashi: I remembered you knew Kurahashi, so I thought you could have any idea…

Juza: He couldn’t be lookin’ for Orihime, could he?

Kurahashi: No way! In this weather?

He never looked for Orihime to this extent…

Azami: Also, didn’t you say he for real gave up lookin’ for it yesterday…?

Sakuya: Uhm…the night we first met Kousei, wasn’t he repeatedly saying “I love Orihime!” to the sky, right.

I wondered if he was practicing making a wish to shoot stars…

Hisoka: Could it be—.

Hisoka: The rain is really heavy…I need to find him fast—)

Kousei: ——.

Hisoka: That’s—Kousei!

Kousei: Hisoka-san…

Hisoka: Were you looking for Orihime?

Kousei: …I’m sorry.

I really thought I finally decided to stop looking for her.

Then I saw her collar! Whatever it was, I really thought I could meet her once again…

Even if I wished upon a star, it won’t come true. Even I could understand that.

Kousei: But, even so—If I come here, if I convey my wish here, it might come true.

Hisoka: …I see.

Kousei: Hey, in this weather we won’t be able to see a meteor shower right?

Should I give up?

Hisoka: …It’s fine.

Because I’ll show you a meteor shower.

Hisoka: We’re back.

Kousei: …Sorry to bother you.

Izumi: I’m glad, welcome back—wait, you guys are soaking wet!

Hisoka: Sorry.

Izumi: Come on, we’re running out of time until the performance, I was so nervous…

Sakuya: I’m glad you found him safely.

Azami: Hisoka-san, just go take a shower and change your clothes, I’ll do your hair and make up as soon as I can.

Hisoka: Mhm—Ah, I want to invite Kousei to watch the performance, can I?

Izumi: Of course! That goes without saying.

Contact his parents in advance, alright?

Kousei: Performance…?

Hisoka: I told you I was going to show you a meteor shower, right?

Kousei: Yeah—!

Juza: You also gotta change your fit.

Kazunari: I’ll go ask the staff for a towel and the costume!

Hisoka: Thank you, Juza, Kazunari.

Chikage: …Goodness, you're reckless as always.

Hisoka: If that really is the case, shouldn't you have come with me?

Chikage: Don't be spoiled.

Cut it out and go prepare yourself already.

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t/n: I used ‘it’ and ‘she’ — when referring to Orihime — interchangeably according to the speaking character’s current knowledge of the cat or attachment with the cat (e.g, Chikage who I consider isn’t attached to cats vs Kousei who owns the cat)