#summertroupe

Male Student: …..

Kazunari: GJ~!

Male Student: Wah, Kazunari-kun? W-What’s up?

Kazunari: Sorry for scaring ya!

Kazunari: Y’see, I haven’t talked to you yetsies. So, I thought it’d be nice if we talked for a bit!

Male Student: You’re pretty amazing, Kazunari-kun…

Kazunari: Eh?

Male Student: I just recently transferred here. But, I haven’t been able to make a single friend yet.

Male Student: So, after seeing how quickly you befriended everyone, I ended up staring at you out of jealousy.

Kazunari: (I see. Then, I wasn’t imagining things when I felt like someone’s eyes were on me earlier.)

Male Student: I know asking something like this so suddenly may be troubling but, how are you able to make friends?

Kazunari: I think it’s better not to rush things. And more importantly, you should want to take care of yourself first.

Male Student: Take care of oneself?

Kazunari: Yeah. Like giving your all and having fun when it comes to your hobbies and stuff you like!

Kazunari: People are naturally drawn to those who look like they’re having fun, aren’t they?

Male Student: That’s true…..I haven’t really been in the mood to take any pictures lately, despite it being my hobby and all.

Kazuanri: So, your hobby is taking pictures? BTW, I really like snapping pics as well~.

Kazunari: Y’know, I was actually thinking that I’d go around various places of campus and take some commemorative pics with all of our classmates later.

Kazunari: If you’d like, wanna tag along? I’d be super stoked if you were to give me some tips on how to take those pics!

Male Student: ….Fufu, alright.

Kazunari: (Ah, he finally smiled.)

Kazunari: Now that it’s been decided, let’s just try taking one before our break ends~!

[Later]

Kazunari: I’m home~.

Muku: Ah, welcome home Kazu-kun. How was your school experience?

Kazunari: It was super fun! And I feel like I was able to take the bestest pic for my “youth’s best shot!”

[Later]

Kazunari: Ah, welcome home Izumi-chan!

Izumi: I’m home.

Izumi: Huh? Are you guys watching the variety show that Kazunari-kun appeared in?

Misumi: We are~. It looks like Kazu had a lot of fun being a high school student!

Tenma: You’re just in time for the climax scene.

TV: “Kazunari-kun, are you really leaving already?”

TV: “Sniffle, I had so much fun today…thank you.”

TV: “Hey now everyone, don’t cry! Let’s gather around and put on our smiley faces so we can take the pic!”

Muku: Everyone looks so reluctant to part ways…It really seems like they all had a lot of fun spending the day with Kazu-kun.

Kumon: The guy who was having a hard time making friends looks so happy now!

Kazunari: After getting together and taking that pic with all of our classmates, it seems like he naturally opened up to everyone~.

Yuki: Heh, thats a relief.

Izumi: It seems like the group photo in the magazine that went on sale today of Kazunari-kun’s “Favorite Best Shot from my Youth” is also of this moment.

Kazunari: Yeah. I couldn’t decide until the last minute on whether to use the onigiri pic or not….

Izumi: An onigiri picture?

Kazunari: That pic is also super duper great, so I’ll make sure to show you later Izumi-chan!

Izumi: Fufu, thanks.

Muku: (This is a relatives only wedding…but I’m still feeling nervous.)

Relative A: Oh, could that be Muku-kun?

Muku: Y-Yes. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you.

Relative A: My, it has only been a short while since I last saw you, but you’ve grown so much in that time.

Relative B: You’re right. That suit looks very good on you as well.*

Muku: Eheheh…Thank you very much.

Muku’s Older Sister: Ah, these are welcome drinks. What would you like, Muku?

Muku: Then…I’ll have an orange juice.

Staff: Understood, coming right up.

Muku: (I guess I’m the only one here drinking juice. Drinking sake is definitely very adult-like…)

Muku: (The thought of being mixed in among the adults makes me feel a bit self conscious.)

[Later]

Muku: (The restroom was farther away than I expected. I should hurry back to the reception hall—)

Young Person A: It’s been a while—! Eh, wait, you haven’t changed at all have you?

Young Person B: I mean, you say that but you haven’t changed either!

Muku: —

Muku: (There’s so many young people from the same generation in the lobby. The coming of age ceremony is coming up, so they must be having a class reunion.)

Young Person C: Even now, I still don’t feel like an adult-

Young Person D: Right-! Even though we’re considered adults from a social perspective~

Muku: (As I thought, those people have just recently become adults…)

Young Person E: Honestly, it’s like not a single thing has changed. The only difference is whether I have a drink in my hand or not, am I right?

Young Person A: Definitely. But isn’t everyone basically the same in that sense? It’s not only us.

Young Person B: Like forcing myself to act like an adult, it doesn’t suit my personality-

Young Person C: I know right! Let’s not think about the difficulties of being an adult, and just have some fun~!

Young People: Yay!

Muku: (Don’t think of the difficulties, and have fun…)

Muku’s Older Sister: Muku, the reception is going to end soon so hurry up and come back.

Muku: Ah, ok! I’m coming right now!

[Later]

Muku: …and that’s how lovely the event was.

Tenma: These photos really show how warm and gentle the atmosphere was there.

Yuki: Rather, I’m having a lot of fun just seeing the outfits from these wedding photos.

Izumi: I know right! They’re so bright and make me feel happy.

Kazunari: Mukkun looks hella cool in that suit too!

Misumi: Yeah yeah, you look so adult like Muku~

Option 1: It really suits you

Izumi: The suit looks really good on you.

Muku: Really? If that’s what you think Director-san, then I’m happy.

Muku: Kyu-chan is the one who helped me pick this out.

Izumi: The necktie is very chic and wonderful.

Kumon: Muku was gonna pick out a cute one, but decided to go with a more adult looking one this time!

Muku: Yeah. It’s because I thought I could wear it to various events in the future.

Izumi: You put a lot of thought into your decision. It suits you, Muku-kun.

Muku: Eheheh, thank you very much. Hearing you say that has made me feel like I’ve regained some confidence, Director-san.

Option 2: How was the event?

Izumi: How was the wedding?

Muku: It was very lovely!

Muku: It was very heartwarming…the Bride-san, Groom-san, and guests all looked very happy.

Izumi: It sounds like it was a great event.

Muku: For some reason, I also ended up feeling very happy.

Muku: Speaking of which, there were a lot of young people gathered on a different floor in the same venue.

Kazunari: Ah~ A class reunion!

Tenma: Speaking of which, it’s coming of age ceremony season.

Muku: —Earlier, I was also thinking about what I would look like when I turn 20.

Muku: I thought that the way I carry myself and my movements would become a bit more adult like…

Muku: But the fact that I just so happened to see all of those new adults today that weren’t trying to act like someone they weren’t, was very realistic.

Kazunari: I totes get that! A person can’t change that quickly~

Muku: Yeah. Seeing those people talk to their friends and acquaintances about various things looked very fun—

Muku: Watching them act so naturally reminded me of Summer Troupe, and I thought that it would be nice if I could be someone like that in the future as well.

Kumon: Muku…

Muku: After all, we shouldn’t be overthinking things just because we’re adults—

Muku: I feel like it’s more natural for me to be myself and to go with the flow.

Tenma: All of us laughing together even when we’re adults, huh…

Misumi: We’ll definitely be like that~!

Yuki: Of course. Because we’ll still be acting together 10 years into the future too.

Tenma: Well in any case, it would be better for you to stay as you are, Muku.

Kazunari: You might even grow to be taller than us in the future! Right-, TenTen!

Tenma: W-We don’t know that yet! Don’t grow any more, Muku!

Kazunari: Anywhosies, let’s throw an ultra grand celebration for Mukkun and Yukki when they turn 20!

Misumi: Agreed~! Muku, Yuki, congrats~!

Yuki: Too early.

Kumon: Ah! Don’t forget about me-!

Muku: Ahaha!

Muku: (As long as we’re all together…I’m looking forward to whatever our futures hold.)

*似合う (にあう) Niau, is the word used to say something suits another person, so I’m translating it as “the suit looks good” instead of “the suit suits you” because it would be kind of weird to read, despite it being grammatically correct 😭

*Thank you @motokokuroi for providing me with the backstage story :D*

Tenma: I’m home. Sorry for being late.

Kumon: Welcome home—! Don’t worry about it! The movie hasn’t started yet.

Misumi: I can’t wait to watch Bunny-san’s movie~

Yuki: Today’s the first time that this movie will be publicly airing, right? I heard that Muku and Citron had watched it at the mansion before.

Muku: Yeah. The Bunny-san protagonist is really adorable, and it’s one of my favorite movies.

Muku: So, I’m really happy to be watching it with everyone! The ending is so

touching.

Kazunari: I became curious after hearing Mukkun’s thoughts, so I’m really looking forward to it!

Kumon: Ah, looks like it’s about to start!

[Later]

Kazunari: Ha~! That was such a great movie~!

Misumi: The soft and fluffy Bunny-san was so cute~

Tenma: And just like Muku said, the ending was really touching.

Yuki: Rather, you started crying during the ending scene didn’t you, Muku.

Muku: Wah, I was more and less trying to hide it but that was really nostalgic.

Kumon: But I totally get it—! I also felt hella moved!

Citron: Oh—!? The Usa-chan* movie is already over!?

Muku: Ah, Citron-sama.

Misumi: Yeah, it just ended~

Citron: Uu…I was dozing off in my room and could not watch it. What a shock~

Muku: I’m sorry, I should’ve called you over before it had started, Citron-sama…

Citron: It is not your fault Muku, so do not worry about it! When things like this happen, I think of happy thoughts to change my mood~

Kumon: Speaking of happy things…it’s almost Muku’s birthday!

Tenma: This year’s birthday project is to fulfill the request of the person in question, and then celebrate with your troupe mates.

Misumi: And then you have to take a birthday bromide set offshoot picture while celebrating~

Yuki: Speaking of which, the person in charge of taking Muku’s picture is…

Citron: It is me! I will take a bunch of the best happy shots!

Kumon: If Citron-san’s the one taking the pictures, then they’ll definitely turn out to be some super fun and special shots!

Kazunari: Anywhos, have you decided on whatcha wanna do yet, Mukkun? It can also be somewhere you wanna go!

Muku: Um, I was thinking that I would like for it to be something where I can make a lot of fun memories with all of you…

Muku: But I haven’t decided on a place to go yet.

Kumon: Take your time! I’m looking forward to your request, Muku.

Muku: Yeah, thanks.

[Later]

Kazunari: Alright, good night Mukkun!

Muku: Yeah, good night to you too.

Muku: (I need to hurry up and decide on my birthday request.)

Muku: (Somewhere I can go with everyone for my birthday… ummm, where would be a good place to go?)

Muku: (All of this thinking has made me feel wide awake. I don’t think I’ll be able to fall asleep tonight…)

Notes:

1. Bunny/Rabbit in Japanese is うさぎ(usagi) and Citron’s shortening it and adding a -chan next to it

Muku: I couldn’t have possibly thought that Zen-san of all people would want us to come to a children’s organization event.

Izumi: Masumi-kun had also volunteered a whole bunch here, so maybe these events are related somehow.*

Yuki: The children’s organization holds a lot of events, huh.

Muku: It seems like it. We wouldn’t have been given such a wonderful opportunity if we hadn’t met Zen-san that time.

[Flashback]

Zen: To tell ya the truth, I was asked to find someone to dance at the children’s organization event.

Zen: But, our shop is filled with only tough looking guys that those kids would be scared of, so I had to reject their offer.

Zen: But after seeing y’all dancing, I thought that the Summer Troupe guys would be able to do a good job entertaining those kids.

Zen: How ‘bout it, wanna give it a try?

Muku: I…want to give it a try!

Muku: But of course, I can’t give an answer until I ask everyone else as well…

Yuki: Well, it’ll also be a good chance for us to promote our play, so it’s not a bad idea.

Zen: If y’all are asking the Summer Troupe guys, then I expect a positive response.

[End of Flashback]

Muku: Thank you for agreeing right away when I told you about this, everyone.

Kazunari: Not at all! If anything, it sounded like a super fun event!

Misumi: I have so much fun dancing with Muku and everyone, so I’m happy to dance for this event!

Kumon: And besides, we can get a whole bunch of dance practice in by doing this so it all works out!

Tenma: Yeah, and having a space like this is beneficial for our performance too.

Staff: Everyone, it’s almost your turn!

Summer Troupe: Ok!

[Later]

Misumi: Whoosh! There~!

Muku: ~♪ ~♪ Everyone, I hope you’ll clap along!

Child A: Got it—!

Child B: Clap, Clap…!

Yuki: Thanks. ♪ ♪ ♪

Tenma: ~♪ ~♪ Alright, last one….!

Kumon: ~♪ Finished! It’s settled~!

Kazunari: Thank you very muchsies—!

Izumi: (I’m glad…! The children seemed to enjoy the performances as well.)

Muku: Everyone, please listen! There’s actually another group of friends that want to dance for you too.

Child C: Eh— Who—?

Muku: I’ll call them over, so please wait a moment!

Izumi: Good work everyone! Hurry up and put these on!

Tenma: These horse masks are pretty nostalgic.*

Yuki: Can’t believe we have to wear these again…

Kazunari: It’s fine! The kids will love it.

Kumon: I’m done putting it on!

Misumi: Then, let’s go~!

Muku: I’m looking forward to it!

Izumi: There’s only one song left everyone, so do your best…!

[Later]

Child D: Uwah—! Horse-san’s—!

Child E: And theres 6 of them! So cool—!

Child F: Uwehhhn, they’re scary…!

Muku: (Eh, she started crying…!? W-What do I do…)*

Muku: (Ah, right!)

Muku: Umm… we’re from the horse planet and we have come here to see all of your smiles!

Yuki: …Right, right, we came because we wanted to become friends with all of you. Right, everyone!

Tenma: Yeah, we came to this planet all the way from the other side of the solar system.

Child F: Eh, you did…?

Kazunari: That’s right~! We came to show all of you our feelings through dancing!

Misumi: Everyone, look look~! Whoosh, backflip~!

Child F: Ahaha, wo—w!

Kumon: All of us are the 6 Horse-sanz! Nei—gh!

Muku: Please enjoy our dance until the end, everyone!

Izumi: (Since when did the girl who was crying earlier start smiling…I guess that’s Summer Troupe for you.)

*Referencing Masumi’s SSR Card, “One Day Knight-errantry.”

*Referencing Yuki’s R Card, “The Horses' Dance Video.”

*TL/N Ya’ll I’m not even kidding, I looked away for one second and got jump scared by Horse-gumi 🫩

*TL/N Girl I’d cry too if I was waiting for something fun and was met with those freaky lookin’ masks 😟