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Juza: Nice view.

Omi: Yeah, the wind feels great too. I'm glad the roads were empty today. I haven’t been able to ride much lately, so this was a nice change of pace.

Juza: Same here. Thanks for sayin’ something.

Omi: Of course. Thanks for keeping me company. —Juza, could you stand over there?

Juza: …Here?

Omi: Yep. Say cheese—

*sfx: camera shutter*

…Alright, that’s a nice shot.

Juza: It’s not really that fun taking takin’ photos of me, y’know.

Omi: That’s not true. It gives off an “emotional” feel combined with the scenery.

Juza: Emotional…

Omi: We went on a ride, took in the scenery at the beach, and snapped a photo. Quite the luxurious holiday, huh?

Juza: Yeah.

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Omi: Oh, it’s already this late. We should be heading back soon. We’ll be late for dinner. It might be okay since I already did the prep work, but I’m sure those guys at the dorms are getting hungry.

Juza: By the way, what’s for dinner?

Omi: It’s beef stroganoff. There’s pudding in the fridge for dessert too.

Juza: …Lookin’ forward to it.

Omi: Alright, now let’s head back.

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Izumi: Thanks for the meal!

Taichi: That was sooo good! I’m stuffed!

Izumi: Both the beef stroganoff and the pudding were delicious. Another fine meal by Omi-kun.

Azami: Seriously, you could open a restaurant.

Omi: Haha, I’m glad you’re all satisfied.

Taichi: Oh yeah, didn’t you go riding today with Juza-san?

Juza: Yeah.

Taichi: Lucky~! I bet the weather today was nice too!

Omi: We drove out to the ocean. The scenery was nice.

Taichi: Maybe I should get my motorbike license… But it’s really fun to ride behind Omi-kun too! Aw man, I can’t decide!

Omi: Oh yeah, I took a photo of Juza while we were out.

Azami: Really?

Taichi: I wanna see! Show us the photo, Omi-kun!

Omi: Of course, here you go.

Taichi: Ooh! Juza-san looks super good!

Izumi: I like the atmosphere here! And the scenery is nice too.

Omi: Well, I had a good model.

Juza: …You’re pretty skilled too, Omi-san.

Izumi: Speaking of photos, it’s Omi-kun’s turn for the birthday bromide shoot, isn’t it?

Omi: Yeah, that’s right.

Taichi: For the photoshoot, you’ll have to take an item with you!

Azami: I think the theme’s a memory of yours from before you joined the troupe. Have you decided on something yet?

Omi: —There’s something that comes to mind, actually. It should be back at my house, but I’m not sure where it is. I’m planning to go home this weekend to find it.

Taichi: Ooh, I wonder what it is!

Omi: You’ll have to wait until you see the bromide.

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Part 2 | Part 3

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Kai: I see, so you got that helmet as a gift.

Gaku: I never knew about that~

Omi: You guys were still pretty small back then. Mom was pretty worried, but when I finally had that helmet in my hands… I can still remember the joy I felt when I rode with dad on his motorcycle for the first time.

Gaku: Dad still rides everywhere on his days off.

Omi: Haha, I bet.

Kai: Speaking of dad, isn’t he gonna be home soon?

Omi: I’ll prepare dinner then.

Gaku: Aw yeah, Omi-nii’s cooking!

Kai: We should all go shopping first!

Omi: Right.

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Taichi: Happy birthday, Omi-kun!

Izumi: Happy birthday!

Azami: Happy birthday.

Omi: Thanks for all the birthday wishes, everyone.

Banri: It’s Omi’s birthday but he’s still doing the cooking.

Omi: Well… It’s just a habit. Nothing to worry about.

Sakyo: Good grief, just like usual.

Juza: The cake he made’s pretty good.

Banri: Dude, you’re eating before the birthday boy! How much are you gonna eat?!

Juza: Om nom…

Omi: Haha, eat as much as you want guys.

Azami: Oh yeah, did Omi-san finish his birthday bromide photoshoot?

Izumi: Yep, it was really cool!

Taichi: Omi-kun said he brought a helmet as his memento!

Omi: Yeah. My parents bought me my first helmet for my birthday when I was a kid.

Sakyo: Oh, is that so?

Omi: When I rode to the ocean with Juza the other day… I remembered the very first place my dad took me to on his motorcycle was the ocean.

Banri: I see.

Azami: So you rode with your dad on his bike sometimes as a kid.

Taichi: I’m so jealous~

Sakyo: Guess that’s what it’s like when you have a biker parent.

Option 1: Your dad likes motorcycles too

Izumi: I see your dad likes motorcycles too.

Omi: Yeah. I’ve watched my dad ride his motorcycle since I was a kid, and I couldn’t wait to ride behind him— I wanted to ride my own motorcycle too when I got older. Seems like my dad still goes out and rides everywhere on his bike too.

Izumi: I see! I bet it would be fun for you guys to go on a ride together.

Omi: We haven’t gone out lately, so… The next time I go home I’ll invite him.

Izumi: I’m sure he’ll be happy.

Option 2: It’s fun to ride on the back

Izumi: Taichi-kun’s right. It’s fun to ride on the back of a motorcycle. I rode on the back of his motorcycle too and it felt really great.

Omi: Yeah, feeling the wind against you is great. It’s fun to do stuff like driving through the scenery and stopping to take a coffee break with someone else. I like going out for rides with the Director too, it’s fun. If you’d like to go anywhere again, just let me know. I can take you on my bike anytime.

Izumi: Alright. Thanks!

Taichi: Y’know, this helmet has a cute design!

Juza: Is that a drawing of a dinosaur?

Omi: I was so happy to get a helmet back then that I didn’t care about the design… I think.

Banri: Well, that’s how it is for kids.

Taichi: Sounds like something Achan would like!

Azami: Stop equating me with dinosaurs already.

Izumi: I think I’d want to see a young Omi-kun wearing this cute little helmet.

Taichi: Totally!

Omi: …Oh, we’re almost out of pizza. I’ll go bake some more.

Banri: Hold on, how about I take care of that for you? It’s your birthday, y’know. So I’ll go bake some more pizza. C’mon guys, you help out too.

Azami: ‘Kay.

Sakyo: I’ll get some more drinks and stuff to munch on.

Juza: I’ll help too.

Taichi: Sit tight, Omi-kun!

Omi: You guys…

Izumi: Why don’t you leave this to the rest of Autumn Troupe today?

Omi: …Alright. Guess I will.

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His Reason for Sleeping Early

Akira: What’s the best fried food in the whole damn world? ♪ Chicken, chicken, fried chicken~♪ 

Lennox: Good evening, Master Sage.

Akira: Lennox! …Did you hear all that?

Lennox: Yeah. It sounded like a fun song. Are you having fried chicken for dinner tonight?

Akira: Ahaha. It’s not like that, I was hungry and ended up singing about food… I’m heading to the dining hall, would you like to come with me?

Lennox: Sorry. I was thinking of going back to my room to rest.

Akira: Oh, isn’t it still quite early? Are you not feeling well?

Lennox: No… I haven’t slept for a few days. I’ve been looking after a sheep that’s been ill for the past few days. I figured I should sleep while I can now that he's feeling better.

Akira: I see… I’m glad the sheep’s recovering, but I’m sure you must be really tired from pulling all-nighters.

Lennox: Haha, it’s not a problem for me. I’m used to being on night watch.

Akira: (That’s a former soldier for you, he’s tough… But it must’ve been hard to stay up all night and worry.) Get lots of rest tonight. If there’s anything I can do to help, just say the word.

Lennox: Thank you. …By the way, Master Sage. I’ll be waking up at the usual time tomorrow, so would you like to join me for breakfast? 

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Even if I Can't Summon Santa

Akira: It looked like you were carrying two paper bags, Lennox. What did you buy at the festival’s shops?

Lennox: Master Sage. These were given to me by an old lady in town as thanks for helping set up her stall. It seemed like she was carrying a heavy load, so I couldn’t help but call out to her. She gave me some freshly baked goods.

*sfx: bag opens*

Akira: Wow, they smell so good.

Lennox: They’re gingerbread cookies, I believe.

Akira: The old lady must’ve been really happy to give you two bags like this. That’s just like you, Lennox.

Lennox: Not really, I was just doing what’s natural. Besides, this bag… …

Akira: Lennox?

Lennox: Master Sage. …Here, please take this.

Akira: …Oh? Is this a present for me?

Lennox: Yeah. I bought the cookies in this bag. I heard in your world, good children are rewarded with gifts.

Akira: Thank you so much! I’ll be sure to enjoy them.

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From the Heart

Akira: What are you making, Lennox?

Lennox: Ah, Master Sage. I was making sugar sculptures.

Akira: That’s another unusual thing you’re making.

Lennox: Actually, when the Southern Wizards went to the market in Central Country the other day, Mitile was looking at the sugar sculptures with great interest… I didn’t buy them because I was concerned they would fall apart if I brought them back on my broom. Mitile was disappointed as well, so I was wondering if I could make them somehow.

Akira: You sure are kind, Lennox.

Lennox: That’s not it. …It’s just I used too much force. It’s not going very well.

Akira: (…Now that he mentions it, his sugar sculptures are quite misshapen…) B-but they’re so dynamic, and they’re wonderful as it is! Besides, what’s important is that you made them for Mitile.

Lennox: …Thank you very much. Ah, right. I’d like for you to have this, Master Sage. This was the prettiest one I made.

Akira: A sheep? It’s a little crooked, but it’s so cute…

Lennox: It’s a token of my appreciation for all you’ve done.

Akira: Lennox… Thank you so much! It’d be a waste to eat it though… Anyway, you don’t use magic to do your work, do you?

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Yuki: (It’s almost White Day.)

(I wonder what I should give to the Director this year. Sweets are a good option, but I could get her something like an accessory or makeup too.)

*knocking*

Izumi: Yuki-kun, are you there?

Yuki: Director?

*door opens*

What is it?

Izumi: Is it alright if I borrow one of your magazines?

Yuki: That’s unusual. Which one?

Izumi: It’d be great if it had a hair catalog. Do you have a magazine like that?

Yuki: I do. Are you changing your hairstyle?

Izumi: Nothing too major, but… I’m actually wondering if I should cut my bangs.

Yuki: Hmm, you could. Want me to cut them for you?

Izumi: But I haven’t decided on cutting my hair yet?!

Yuki: …What are you worried about?

Izumi: Well… It’ll be spring, so I was thinking of cutting my hair for a change in mood.

I like having my hair this long, but when I think about it, I'm not brave enough to do it if it won't even look good on me.

Yuki: Your hair will grow back eventually, you know.

Izumi: It takes a long time for it to grow this long.

Yuki: Hmm… Oh well. Anyway, here’s this and this… And there’s one in this magazine too, so be sure to check it out.

It has recommendations based on your hair type and face shape. Pretty helpful, right?

Izumi: Yeah, thanks! I’ll be taking these then.

*Izumi leaves*

Yuki: …She’s probably not gonna cut her hair.

(Maybe I should give her a hair accessory to hold her bangs for White Day. She wouldn’t need to cut her hair to change her look in that case.)

(I want to make an accessory that’ll suit her, so I’ll go buy materials tomorrow.)

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Yuki: (Guess I’ll go see who has a better selection of parts, for starters.)

Misumi: Yuki~!

Yuki: Was that Misumi’s voice…?

Misumi: Hey, over here~!

Yuki: He’s on the roof again.

*Misumi jumps down*

Misumi: I was relaxing in the sun with Mr. Cat.

Yuki: Huh. Well, it is nice out today.

Misumi: Yeah, it’s nice and warm~ Wanna relax with us, Yuki?

Yuki: I’m good. I gotta go somewhere.

Misumi: Where are you going?

Yuki: To the mall for some shopping.

Misumi: Can I come with you?

Yuki: I don’t mind, but do you have anything to do there?

Misumi: Looking for triangles!

Yuki: Just what I expected from the Triangle Alien. Well if you wanna come along, what stops you?

Misumi: Yay~! I can’t wait to look for triangles!

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Part 2

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To The Young Master

Akira: Lennox, thanks for being on the deserted island. That fish you caught with Heath was really delicious!

Lennox: I’m glad you enjoyed it. Heathcliff looked like he had fun fishing as well.

Akira: He seemed really happy when he reported it to me. Said that you were a reliable guy too. It’s not every day that I see the two of you together, what do you think of Heath?

Lennox: Indeed… I often train with Shino, though Heathcliff has been joining us as well lately.

Akira: Heath is training? You guys have been sparring, right? That’s a little unexpected for him.

Lennox: Yes. I also thought that at first, but Heathcliff said that he wanted to become stronger with Shino. I think he has more opportunities to be involved than before. He’s a delicate, happy person who’s considerate of others, but he can be quite stubborn sometimes… When he’s with Shino, it seems that he relaxes and becomes more emotional. It’s a bit of a relief to see since I was under the impression that he was mature for his age.

Akira: It’s true that Heath doesn’t get upset very often. I can’t help but smile whenever I see him together with Shino.

Lennox: Yeah. It’s difficult and takes courage to tell someone when you’re angry or upset. I think because those two trust each other, they relax around each other and tell one another how they feel. They have a great relationship, don’t they?

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Fishing for the First Time

Part 1

*sfx: splash*

Lennox: …Alright, that’s the seventh fish. It looks healthy too.

(Heathcliff walks up)

Heathcliff: Lennox.

Lennox: Heathcliff. Are you out on a walk?

Heathcliff: I am. That’s a lot of fish… Did you catch all of these?

Lennox: Yeah, I was hoping to help out with dinner. Anyway, this place is so full of nature that it’s quite comforting.

Heathcliff: You’re right. I was a bit surprised when I heard this was a deserted island, but it’s nice to spend time in a natural environment like this once in a…

*sfx: plop*

Woah, it jumped. It certainly has a lot of energy.

Lennox: (He’s looking at it curiously. Perhaps he’s not used to touching live fish?) …Heathcliff, would you like to try fishing?

Heathcliff: Oh, is that alright? I’m not sure if I can do it…

Lennox: Don’t worry about it. I can teach you how to fish.

Heathcliff: …Thanks. To be honest, I wanted to try it out a little.

Lennox: Well that’s good. Here. This is the fishing rod, and for the bait, this bug…

Heathcliff: Oh, a bug…

Lennox: …Actually, let’s use a lure instead. It’s not a real bug so you should be fine.

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Part 2

Lennox: Put the line on the rod, and watch it as you wait for a bite.

Heathcliff: Got it. This is a bit nerve-wracking, isn’t it? …Ouch.

Lennox: What’s the matter? Are you hurt somewhere?

Heathcliff: My skin felt tingly, so I was a bit startled…

Lennox: Looks like you’re a little sunburnt. I’ve got just the thing for that.

Heathcliff: A leaf…?

Lennox: Yeah, I found it in the forest earlier. Its juices have a medicinal effect. It should work on light burns like sunburns.

Heathcliff: …Thank you.

Lennox: It might be good for you to rest underneath a tree for a bit. I can watch your rod for you.

Heathcliff: I’ll be fine, I got some medicine too. Is it okay if I fish for a little longer?

Lennox: That’s not a problem, but… Is there something on your mind?

Heathcliff: …The truth is, Shino went to the forest by himself earlier to get some food. I wanted to accompany him, but he told me not to come because it was dangerous… But I wanted to help out too.

Lennox: …I see. Then let’s surprise Shino and reel in a big fish together that’s on par with his hunt.

Heathcliff: …Right! Thanks, Lennox.

*sfx: plop*

Oh, did the rod move? Ack, it’s pulling me in…

Lennox: …! That's a big one, alright. I'll help you reel it in.

Heathcliff & Lennox: Hmph…….!

*sfx: splash*

…Alright! We caught it! Oh…

Heathcliff: …Ahaha! I think this is the first time I’ve seen you look so pleased.

Lennox: It was a spectacularly big fish, so… But I think this will surprise Shino.

Heathcliff: Yeah, I think he’ll be surprised for sure! I had fun fishing. Thanks for teaching me, Lennox.

Lennox: Haha, it’s my pleasure.

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